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The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
1000 HoMING PIG E0Ns RELEASED.
Many Novel Attractions at Opening of tn,
 Rhode Island State Fair.


 Providence, R. l., Sept. 6.--The firing of seventy-seven guns and the simul- taneous ascension of two balloons, one from the city and one from Narragan- sett Park, marked the opening of the seventyseventh annual Rhode Island state fair at Narragansett park to-day. An immense crowd was in attendance. The attractions were many and varied One thousand homing pigeons were re- leased from cage in front of the grand stand and after circling in a small crowd over the park took flight for their homes in various parts of New England. There was 25-mile race be- tween horseless carriages for a LOGO purse, which will race five miles day, and feats in high driving. Whippet races and a football game between Brockton and Brown university play CTS were other events of the day the Brockton team being composed of Mas sachusetts college players. Brown scored two touch-downs and kicked two goals in the first half. They scored an- other touch-down and goal in the sec ond half, winning by score of Is to 0.
 In the horse races there were two events, the 2:10 pace and the 2:14 trot. Raven, blk. m., took the former easily. Best time 2:141a and Rose Turner, b. m., captured the latter. Best time 2:16.
 A balloon ascension and parachute descent by Professor Burnett finished the days program. The display by ex- hibitors is larger than usual this year. The fair continues until next Saturday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
THE REVOLT IN INDIA.
Swatis Surrendering Munitions of War
 What the Ameer Says.

Swatis Surrendertng Munitions or war
 What the Ameer Says.
 Simla, Sept 6.-The Swatis. up to the present, have surrendered 2,OOO guns; 1000 swords and 70 breech loading rifles.
 A few days after the Dunbar at Cabu- la, when the Ameer of Afghanistan re- pudiated the complicity of his officials in the uprising of the tribesmen on the Indian frontier, the British agent ad- dressed letter to him, asking for a specific answer to the strong rumors that natives from Lughman were join- ing the Haddah Mullah and that sup plies were being sent from Lapura to the gathering of these followers. The Ameer immediately replied, in an au- tograph letter, reminding the British agent of his public repudiation of the complicity of his officials, adding that though the Mullah's disciples helped the fanatical priests secretly they could not do so openly, for fear of the Ameer.
 The letter said that the Afghan off, cials at Nuighar had been instructed to secretly watch, the suspected desci- plies of the Mullah in Afghanistan and asserted that the governor of Lughman recently attacked and dispersed 500 men who had been collected by the Mullah's disciples and who were about to join the Mullah. The governor, the Ameer declared, had arrested forty of these men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
"JIMMIE" MICHAEL THE STAR.
The Principal Attraction at Connecticut
 A. A. Tournament at Hartford.


 Hartford, Sept. 6.-"Jimmie" Michael was the stellar attraction at the first annual race meet and tournament of the Connecticut Athletic association on the state circuit at Charter Oak park, this afternoon, and though the little wonder failed by twelve seconds in his attempt to lower the worlds mile rec ord paced, his clever work created much enthusiasm. He likewise failed by 2-5 seconds to equal the track rec ord made in private by Willie Windom in '95.
 MichaePs first appearance on the track was in the five mile open, pro- fessional which was the first time he had appeared in Connecticut, and also his first appearance in a five-mile com petitive race, and the 1000 spectators accorded him a right royal welcome. The champion reciprocated by winning the race.
 A very attractive card was arranged by the management, and several of the noted cracker jacks were present, but the prizes were in most cases captured by men of scarcely more than local reputation. But one record, the anna teur. state tandem, was lowered by A. M. Curtis, and w. l.. Barnard of Meri- den, who made the mile in 1:55 4-5, and clipped off 3 2-5 seconds.
 The professional events were disap- pointing from the slow time, notwith- men in America entered. F. J. Loug- head of Sarnia, Ont, the one mile pro- fessional champion, took first only in the one mile handicap. in the slow time of 2:1S 1-5, though D. J. Tolbert of Mer- iden and Tom Butler of Cambridge port, Mass, finished first in the trials in PIP and 2:13 3-5, respectively
 One mile handicap, amateur, won by H.; l40 yardsl, second; B; c. Thayer, New Britain Q10 yards), third; R. H. Eaten,
 One mile handicap. professional, won by E. J Loughead, Sarnia. Ont, scratch; John L. Decker, Ashley Fails; Mass, S95 ,yard,s9l see%nd A. T. Gr0qks Buffalo N 1 @ Ore, GO .yards) fourth. Tlme-2:1s 1-5.
 Five mile open professional, won by Jim mic" Michael, Chicago, H.; A. ". Porter, satonlc, Mass, third Time-11 minutes, 3-5 second.
 One mile opeg, amateur, won by II. Monks, Hartford; A; NJ; Curtis, Meriden. R. Fuller, Hartford, fourth. Tlme-2:15. One-quarter mile, open, amateur, won by R. J. Van Alstyne; II. Monks, Hartford, | second; r. J. Caldwell, Elmwood. third; r. R. Fuller, Hartford, fourth. Time-31 2-5 seconds
 One mile open. professional. won by c. R. Newton, Stafford Springs; A. c. Mer- ten. St Paul, Minn., second; A. D.. Crooks, Dt,fV fV,Is frl p.1 | Exhibition mile with pacemakers by | Jimmie" Michael, time 40 4-5. | Exhibition mile against tandem amatenr nard of Meriden :55 4-5
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
hs NEW HAVEN MEN RIDE WE'LL H. A. Rutz and E. c. Hausman of This
 City Capture Prizes at Bridgeport.


 Bridgeport, Conn.,, Sept. 6.-Captain Press" Sherwood of the Bridgeport Wheel club of this city at the Pleasure Beach track to-day lowered the track record of five miles made by Fred Hoyt, three years ago. Hoyt covered the distance in 12:59, establishing the anna teur track record for five miles. Sher- wood to-day cut this down by covering the five miles in 1O:57 2-5. Summary: One mile novice, first prize, diamond S20, won by Press Sherwood, Bridgeport. Time 2:19 2-5.
 One mile handicap, first prize, diamond $50 won by H. A. Rutz, New Haven Time 2:13.
 One mile open, first prize, diamond S35, won by E. c. Hausman, New Haven. Time 2:19.
 One-third mile, open. first prize, diamond $25, won by E. NJ. Alexander Hartford. Time 1 25.
 Two-thirds handicap, first prize, diamond $35, won by R. M. Alexander Hartford. Time 1 2S 4-5.
 Two mile handicap, first prize, diamond $50. won by D. c. Hausman, New Haven. Time Al.
 R. M. Alexander of Hartford, rode a two-thirds mile race paced by the Mas sau Wheel club tandem against time. The first third of a mile was run in 36 2-5 seconds and the race was finished in 1:16 3-5. The previous track record was 1:14 2-5, made by Relica of the Kings County Wheelmen of Brooklyn at Pleasure Beach July last at the races held under the auspices of the Bridgeport Wheel club.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
Tn Raise the Cretan Blockade,

Canea, Island of Crete, Sept. 6.-The admirals in command of the fleets of the powers in Cretan waters have de- cidedf to raise the blockade of that is- land on Friday, September 10, the cause necessitating a blockade having disappeared and the insurgents having accepted an autonomous form of gov ernment. Therefore the admirals have requested the governor to disarm ey- erybody except the regular troops.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
No Flag on the Green Yesterday.

Some dissatisfaction was expressed bor organizations that the flag which usually flies from the liberty pole on the green was not run up yesterday. They thought that on Labor day espe- cially the flag should be run up. The reason why the flag was not displayed was that early in the morning, when it was being sent up, the halyard broke and no one could be found yesterday to go up and mend the broken rope. A large flag was, however, displayed in front of city hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
GOVERNMENT BY INJUNCTION.
Ex-Gov. John P. AitgeId Speaks on the
 Topic at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Sept. 6.-Ex- Governor John P. Altgeld of Illinois addressed an audience of about 1000 people at Washington park on Delaware river this afternoon. His subject was "Mu- nicipal and Government Ownership and Government by Injunction" The event which brought the ex-governor here was the Labor day celebration un der the auspices of the United Trades union. President Ernest Kraft occu- pied the chair and made the opening address.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
Barril will Not be Garroted.

Barcelona, Sept. 6.-At the court mar tial yesterday of Barril, the anarchist, who attempted to assassinate Chief of Police Portas and Assistant Chief Toix- idor, on Friday evening last, the prose- cutor asked that a sentence of forty years Imprisonment be imposed. The defence urged that ten years imprison- ment would be adequate punishment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
Four Injured by Dynamic Explosion.

Chicago, Sept. 6.-Four boys, whose ages range from seven to fourteen years, were severely injured to-day by the explosion of a dynaminte cartridge which they found while playing. The injured are: W. Martinez, eye torn our; John Martin. leg broken: John and Frank Ilinsky, faces mangled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
PRES. MELLEN TAKES CHARGE. He Relieves E. w. Winter as Executive
 Head of Northern Pacific.

of the Northern Pacific railroad arriv- ed in this city to-day and relieved E. W. Winter, the executive head of that road.
 MT. Mellen came direct from New Ha- ven, Conn. He and MT. Winter held a conference in the presidents room last ing several hours. After that Colonel Lamont, the new vice president had a long conference with President Mel len.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
COLLETY,S CHEAT YORK.
The New Haven Rider Captures Three
 Prizes at Norwich.

Norwich, Sept. 6.-Labor day was ap- propriately observed here to-day. At Sachem park exercises were held under the auspices of the Central Labor union. with addresses by Alexander Angus of Hartford and F. H. Foster of Boston, editor of the Labor Leader.
 The New England Wheel club races were well contested. Winners: Half mile open. G. H. Collett, New Haven: mile handicap, W. L. Roe, New Lon don; half-mile state championship, G. H. Collett, New Haven; mile open, G. H. Collett, New Haven; two-mile han dicap w l.. Roe, New London
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
Dived A Distance of1ss Feet.

Chicago, Sept. 6.-George w. Clarke broke the worlds high dive record this afternoon by jumping off the railing of the Halstead street lift bridge, when the structure was raised to an elevation of 165 feet above the river. The diver was taken out of the river without in jury and placed under arrest by the police
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
HUNDRED Y4Rns INo1-esncoNDs
"Piper'' Donovan Covers the Distance in
 That Tine-Broka Worlds Reonrd

Milford, Mass, Sept. 6.-The athletic events in connection with the picnic of the Milford Central Labor Union to- day were witnessed by over 5000 people. E. s. Donovan, better known as Piper" Donovan of Natick, broke the worlds record by running a hundred yards in nine and one-half seconds, breaking the worlds record three tenths of a second according to the watches of the timers. MT. Donovan has been train ing to go against the worlds profes- sional record of nine and four-fifth seconds made by H. J. Johnson, and to- day when he was pushed to his best eff fort he probably succeeded He ran a beautiful race.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
300 Persona Renorted Killed

London, Sept. GA special dispatch from Madrid says that Mont Mayon. in the south of the island of Luzon. Philippine Islands, is in state of vio- lent eruption, and that the streams of lava thrown out by the eruption reach to the seashore, distance of twenty miles. Several villages have been de- stroyed, and five hundred persons afe reported to have been killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07

Springs and the number of fatalities.
 pr. Wasdin replied that the popula- ton of Ocean Springs, which Is sum mer resort on the Gulf coast near Bi- loXi. was about 1,500 in winter and 5000 in summer. He also reported the ex- istence of pasmodium of malaria a condition of the blood said never to be present in yellow fever cases. No fur ther report has been received, although one is expected to-day.
 pr. Bailbache says that Dr. Wasdin is making bacteriological investiga- ton to determine the existence of vel low fever germs. Dr. Bailbache be- lieves that the disease, so far as his information goes, is dengue, or bone brake fever. Tn support of this, he points to Dr. Wasdin's report that the fever is endemic, not epidemic, and that the fatalities have been few. whereas yellow fever is fatal in ma jority of cases.
 This latter he considers the strong est evidence that the disease is not yell low fever,
 The existence of the pasmodium of malaria is another strong evidence
 
 ten days ago, he says, the state board of health of Mississippi investigated the fever and pronounced it dengue. If it should, however, prove to be yellow fe- yer, Dr. Bailbache says, the lateness of the season will materially aid the au- thorities in keeping it confined to the locality in which it has broken out, and he gives assurance that there will be no widespread epidemic of the dread scourge.
 Chicago, Sept. 6.-Dr. w. F. Riley of the health department says that there is absolutely no danger of the yellow fever epidemic now threatening the south, coming as far north at Chicago, There must be sustained mean tenn perature of 70 degrees for the propaga- tion of yellow fever" said he, with cooler weather than that it simply dies out. The average maximum tempera- ture so far in September is about 6S de- grees."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
Tn sunerintend the Next Census,

Washington, Sept. 6.-The Evening Star to-day says: It is stated that MT. s. M. D. North of Boston has been se- lected as the superintendent of the next census and that his appointment will be made as soon as the necessary legisla- tion can be enacted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
Seth Low win Mail His Answer To-day,

Bar Harbor, Me, Sept. 6.-Mr. Seth Low announced to-day that his formal letter of acceptance of the nomination of the Citizens Union as mayor of Greater New York, will not be given out to the press before its receipt by the executive committee of the Citizens Union. It will be mailed tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
UBINGER MAHE SECOND.
Sphinxetta Could Do No Better In the 2:09
 Class at Fleetwood


 New York, Sept. 6,--Over 5000 spec tators were at Fleetwood park this af- ternoon to see the big light harness sport in the opening day of the grand circuit meeting. The weather was per- feet and the track in pink of condition The big event of the day was the s4,000 Manhattan purse for the 2:15 trotters, and pools sold Louis Victor $50 and the field 1853, which nearly meant Oak land Baron as the race was conceded to be between the pair. Oakland Baron won In straight heats. Louis Victor was fast but broke repeatedly.
 Only four met in the -year-old first choice at $50 to $40 for the field, which included Limerick. Jennie T. won the first heat, Limerick the sec ond, and Jennie T. the third
 The fastest race of the day, the 2:09 pace, had a hot favorite in the bay geld ing Bumps, who sold at s90 to $50 for the field. Planet drew the pole but Bumps was so quick on his feet that he took the pole at the first turn, going to the quarter in :301a, and came home easily. He also won the second and third heats.
 Marion Mills called "The Guideless Wonder" paced a mile without a driv- CT in 2:11. The judges for the day were w. G. Leland, Hon. John Me- Carthy and H. E. Bair. Summaries:
 2:15 Glass; Trotting-Purse S4OO0:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07

Oakland Baron, b Il, by Baron
 Wilkes, Macey). ....:..-......... Louis Victor, h 2, DeMarest. ..... 3 ? She. b m, (Walker ............ , Nutshell, b m, (Thompson). ... , 2 Miss Gatewood, D m, (Miller). ..... 4 4 Glenmore b z, Geers) ........ G Tme-2:121a, PIP, 2:121a. 2:50 Class. Trotting, Two-year-olds, Purse
 S20O0:
 Jennie T., b f. by Bowbels, Full Limerick b C., (Kenney). ........ 1 2 Charley Herr, b C, (Nichols). .......2 8 Debar, b z, Smith. ..)............. d
 Time-2:241a 2:2iM, 2:22&
 2:O9 Pacing Class-Purse $2.00O: Bumps, b g, by Baron Wilkes, (Wil-
 som ..... ...... ........ ..,.. 1 Sphnxetta, b m. tSpearSl. ......2 ? ! Dan O., b h, (McLoughan) ........ 6 2 2 Hail Cloud. b h, (Bush) .......... 3 Mignon, b h, lSandersl ............ 6 4 Planet. b h, 0DeMarest. ........... 6 Lanterna. m Dore). ............. 5 I q Time-2:O9A, 2:0T1a 2:OSh.
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fContinued on Seventh Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-07
CITY SCHOOLS OPEN TO-DAY
SEVERAL SCHOOLS WILL NOT, HOW-
 EYER, OPEN FOR SOME TIME.

Furniture Ordered Some Time Ago Has Teachers Yesterday-Entrance Exams Begin To-day-Principal scudder's In- structions to High School Pupils.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-01-02
CONVENTION NOTES.

The headquarters were order
ed moved to Washington.
One thousand dollars was ap-
propriated to aid in label agita-
ton.
The 1897 meeting of the Fed
Grafton will be held at Nash
Vile. Kansas City and St.
Lous competed.
Resolutions were passed de-
handing that it be made unlaw~
full to display the words "U. S.
mail' on cars not carrying mail.
The following national unions
were formed during the con-
vention: Coremakers, bicycle
workers, butchers and engi-
neers.
The Carnegie steel plate for
naval vessels came up for some
hot roasting, and a resolution
was adopted demanding better
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-01-02

ing along, slowly, it is true, but
with solid ground under it's feet;
that there is every reason to be-
lieve that the thorough and re-
liable work hitherto done-the
foundation building which has
prepared the way and provided
a solid and substantial basis for
future growth-will soon bear
fruit in an extension of organic
alton surprising anything that
in this line has as yet been wit
messed. Organized workingmen
are gradually awakening to a
realization of their power as a
class, and of their ability to
maintain their standing and
dignity before the world. And,
what is the best augury for the
future, their recognition of
their own inherent power is
accompanied by an appreciation
of their responsibility to human
ity and a disposition to exert
themselves to build up rather
than tear down. The influence
of the American Federation is
destined to increase and that
most rapid1y-a result that no
good citizen at all familiar with
it's spirit and purpose can hail
with other emotion than that of
i0v. GEORGE G.. F1NDLEY.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1897-01-02

trinsic value would warrant, be-
cause they were tokens of the
good will and fellowship of the
toilers of America for their
brothers of Great Britain.
There is nothing sectional or
clannish about the labor move
ment. If any further evidence
were needed in addition to the
fraternal expressions that found
utterance in relation to the
delegates from Great Britain,
there was abundance of it in the
discussion over the Cuban reso-
luton. The resolution. was as
follows:
"Resolved, That the American
Federation OF Labor i'm conven-
ton assembled, hereby tenders
it's hearty sympathy to all men
struggling against oppression,
and especially to the men of
Cuba, who for years have sacn-
feed and suffered to secure the
right of seltgovernment.
"Resolved, That the example
of the people of France, in CIV
ing recognition and aid to the
fathers in their struggle to secure
the independence of the colonies,
is worthy of imitation, and we
hereby call upon the president and
congress to recognize the belh-
gerent rights of the Cuban revo-
lutionists."
The debate was characterized
by more spirit and eloquence
than any other that occurred
during the convention. Presi-
dent Gompers made an especially
brilliant speech in favor of the
resolution. Ofcourse, there was
opposition, but none on the
merits of the question. The pre-
vai1ing sentiment expressed was
that the toilers of all nations
were inseperably bound together
by ties of common interest; that
the degradation of Cuba was a
menace to American working
1hen, especially in these trades
wherein Cuba was a competition
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inspection of navy yards and
arsenals.
The Rochdale system of CO.
operation was endorsed by the
adoption of a resolution intro
duced by President Robert
Askew of the Northern Mine
Workers.
A resolution was introduced
by the delegate from Duluth,
and passed with but one dis
senting vote, urging the men,
bers of affiliated organizations
to support public ownership of
public utilities as against own
ership by private nonopolies.
To advertise the various
union labels it was ordered that
card board and enameled tin
signs be prepared containing
the different union labels of the
affiliated unions and that they
be distributed pro ratio among
the connected locals.
President Gompers' address
recommended that some CON-
pensation for loss of time and
expense, incurred in the fulfill
ment of their official duties, be
given organizers. On the
recommendation of the COM
mittee on presidents report
the proposition was referred to
the incoming executive coun-
Gil with the endorsement of the
convention.
An amendment to the consti-
tuition was adopted prohibiting
central bodies from admitting
delegates from local organiza-
tons that owe allegiance to ma
tional or international bodies
hostile to any affiliated organ
izations, or that have been sus-
pended, expelled by, or are not
with national or in
ternational organization OF
their trade already the Fedora
ton.
All the old officers were
reelected without opposition
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-09-30
THE DEFICIT DISAPPEARING.
sovernnenf's Statement for s~pfeH-
Der xhsw. Tser~nsfng Resenae-

Der xhsws Increasing Resenae-
WASHINGTON. Sept. s-T.e Sspt-z-
Ter statement y rhs EoTey-rzr. receipts
and sxre161Ezres vii show a material C.
crease = Ire 3sGGlE As compared sta
August
Ire Increase tAar VII - sHcwn n ~
csspts from luts-azi revenue sources seems
20 szs.5ty -hs sxp@ctat5o3 % Ia treasury
oerclzls tazt ~ lamar nAxr re ee1cEt
WI have b@sn reduced % 4 normal
amount Tie excess q expenditures over
rscssSss 50 far rnks r>1uth Amounts 70
something over 81 &c oH hi Il 5 axpe-s-
ed thar - October / thss excess XIII hzvz
been reduced 70 6. ID Gee Or less. making
TIE ds6cit for Tbs 5rss quarter o. tie Is
ca year about 81 30 %
Internal usvsnEs es-sclaEs cal sttezfs3n
- the fast thar Already TIE rscxsp-s from
internal reve0ga @xree6 those q szsr year
oT about ss.ssa.a SO. ard confidently g-sdies
th2t - January tkls Increase all have
Ts21as9 Esssa6o6. and possibly s. 10 aa
Tie receipts froE customs - fzr snow 10
material gains. nor IS Il expected thar arg
Substantial irapruT @<nsns All De snowa
unt1 after TIRE nrss 81 the year.
Esti13Sl ne deficit for TIE mex. thres
months ~ 81 80 AZ exclusive q ne uav-
Usnts CD account - ths Paezzc railroads
TIE available cash balance e he treasury
a. TIE close q tAs erS- hair q the axcal
year. Soald b about sssa oaa Il excess
q ne present agarss, or - 81 So This
would Dc a net loss for the SIX znontas OF
So 80 CO
Summing Up tbs situation. ,ha rraa~srv
cfsezals co1h1sntIy predict that before 80
close q the calendar year re receipts wsl
faAiy eqaal or excsed the nee5s of tbs gov
ernuenE