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The times., 1898-07-27
AN ELECTRIC WHEEL.
DaBbury Man Says His Bicycle Was
Charged With Lightning.


Danbury, Conn, July ga bicycle
frame heavily charged with lightning
nearly killed Charles Wight on Saturday
night. Wight lives near Branchville, and
works in this city. He usually rides
home over the Ridgefieid road, and while
pedaling through the woods below Sugar
Hollow on Saturday evening he was over
taken by heavy shower
There was a binding flash Of lightning
and crash which seemed 10 Wight 10
shake the earth. He remembers that
something struck him blow, but after
that all was blank TO him until the rain
splashing upon his face awoke him, and
he found himself lying in the gutter by
the roadside, soaked through and ach-
ing in every joint of his body His wheel
had rolled along ten feet and was re-
clining against the trunk Of a tree.
After a few minutes he recovered suf-
ficently TO remount his machine He
no sooner touched the steel handle bars
than he was knocked backward by a
powerful electric shock and his hands
were severely burned. He was dazed for
a time, and when he recovered he saw
that the rear wheel of the bicycle. which
lay upturned on the ground, was slowly
revolving and that the chain and gear
wheels emitted bluisn sparks, which
snapped and sputtered..
Wight knew that electricity will not
pass through rubber, so he took hold of
the tires and dragged the wheel further
away from the road, and managed TO
stand ii partly against a tree. He trudg-
ed home through the rain then, fearing
to touch the machine again. Early Sun
day morning he went back to the Hollow
and found the wheel. Ii was still charg-
ed with electricity but not SO heavily as
the previous night He pushed it home
and exhibited 1t TO many curious persons,
who touched their fingers to the frame
and received shocks. The electricity dis
appeared from the wheel entirely by noon
Wight says he remembers that as he
fell from the wheel a blush ball of fire
exploded at the point where the handle
bars connect with the steering fork and
that sparks OF fire few from the spokes.
The times., 1898-07-27
The financiers of London and New York

The financiers of London and New York
heard of Spains intended move in send
ing the French ambassador to the Presi-
dent with a proposal for peace before
President Mckinley, his Cabinet and the
outside world did. The important people
in the street knew yesterday morning
that Ambassador Cambon would call at
the Whits House yesterday. This is
very clearly indicated by the action of
the market. From the opening of the
market there was great strength and
considerable aggressive buying. This
condition lasted all day, and, although
some of the people not on the inside tried
several times to force prices down, there
was no success in this direction. Coming
after the terrible dullness of the last few
weeks, this activity and strength was
nothing less than phenomenal. The de-
yelopments of the late afternoon showed
the cause of 1T. Nothing else could have
had so marked an effect. 1t has been
pointed out in this column several times
that the dullness was so persistent in the
face of all kinds OF good news that it
must be the street was waiting for peace
and would consider nothing else a cause
for bullng the market, This is now very
definitely shown to have been the case.
The question as to- exactly how much
Importance should - be attached to
The times., 1898-07-27
MARBLEl1EAD,
HHmH
MEMORANDUM No. ls.
L. ; Flagship New York, First Rat,

L. : Flagship New York, First Rate,
OF santiago de Cuba, June :, ls9s.
After careful consideration Of the various
schemes OF maintaining an effective blockade OF
Santiago de Cuha al night which have been ad-
vanced have decided upon the following, which
Viii he maintained until further orders:
The weather permitting. three ~ picket
Launches. detailed from the ships Of the squadron
each evening, viii occupy positions one mile
from the MORO. one TO the eastward, one to
tire westward, and south Of the harhor en-
trance. On a circle drawn with a radius of
two miles from the MORO viii be stationed
three vessels. the Vixen 10 the westward. from
One-half mile TO mile from the Shore the
SuWanee south Of Moro and the Dolphin TO
the eastward. between oue-hah mile and one mile
from the shore. The remaining vessels VIII re
tain the positions already occupied; but they Will
take especial care 20 keep within a iouT-mlle
circle.
Al vessels may turn their engines whenever
desirable. 10 keep them in readiness for imme-
diate use and while SO doing, may turn in a
small circle, but without losing proper bearing
OF dst-uce.
The signal for an enemy viii be two (2) red
Very lights fired in rapid succession. II the
enemy Is a torpedo boat, these two red lights
Will he followed by green light.
again call attention to the absolute ne
cessity Of q close blockade OF this port-os-
pcclally Il night and in had weather. In the
DAYTIME, If clear the distance shall not be
greater than SIX miles. At night or in thick
weather, not more four miles. The end TO be
attained lustihes the risk OF torpedo attack and
that risk must be taken. The escape OF the
Spanish vessels al this junctuTe would be a
serious blow TO our prestige, and to a speedy
end of the WAY
Attention Is called TO the provisional signals
established by General Order. No. g.
Very respectfully,
W. 7. SAMPSON,
Rear Admiral L. S. Navy.
Commander-in-C -Chief, L. : Naval Force. North
Atlantic Station.
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Nieces Contest Aunt,s viii.

New York July 26.-Matilda, Catherine
and Mary L. Everdell, sisters, in the ear
" part of 1881 made an agreement where
by they were to make mutual wills, and
It was stipulated that the survivor should
leave all of her property and whatever
she received from her sisters to her
nieces equally.
Matilda died on July 4, 1881; Catherine
survived her about six months, and Mary
L.. the third sister, died on October T.
1897, leaving considerable property. She
gave $1,000 each to St. Lukes Hospital
and St Lukes Home for INDECENT Chris
tian Females, made small bequests to
some of her nieces, and directed that the
residue of her fortune should be held in
trust, the income to be paid TO her niece
Harriet E. Burns and upon her death it
should then be divided among her nieces
A contest over her will took place In
the surrogates court, but Surrogate Fitz.
gerald decided that the will should be ad-
mitted to probate. Eight of the nieces
have now brought an action in the su-
preme court tc upset the will on the
ground that the surviving sister did not
carry out the agreement which she made
with her other two sisters, and thew.
therefore, claim to be entitled to the en-.
tire property equally, and ask the court
to enjoin any disposition of il pending the
trial of the action.
The times., 1898-07-27
STOCK MARKET ACTIVE.
Sugar Refining Suggested Corner
ing of the Short Interest

New York, July 26-Today's stock mar
ket was active and fairly buoyant. Prae-
tically the whole list took part in the i'm
provement, which, in some cases. attained
noteworthy proportions. Sugar Refining
was strong and active and the rapid ad-
vance and the character of the trading
in it suggested that the short interest
was practically cornered. There was no
news whatever 10 aeebunt for the adj
vance in the stock. The granger shares,
Southern Railway, Union Pacific, the
Northern Pacifcs and the anthracite
stocks were all very strong. In the in
stance Of the latter, as inE Sugar Rein
ing. the demand seemed TO zbe largely for
the short account.
Foreign houses sold few thousand
shares of stocks at the opening of busi-
ness. but this was without more than
transient effect upon Hrfces,S The day was
practically bare of news from the war
a further decline on the foreign ex-
change market disposed bankers to ad-
vance the period at whicA they expect
importations of gold to begin.
The stock market closed at nearly the
best prices of the day.
The money market was easy.
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CAPT. THOMAS [. DoRNIN DEAD
The Chief of Police of Norfolk, Va,
Passes Away.

Norfolk, Va, July 26-Capt Thomas
L. Dornin died yesterday afternoon at
his home. corner of Clay and Brown
Avenues. He had been In III health for
some time. but his last Illness was only
OF about two weeks duration. The de-
ceased at the time of his death was chief
of police of the city, having been twice
elected for that position. He was fifty
seven years of age. He leaves a widow
and five children.
Capt. Dornin was the son of Commo-
dore Thomas A Dornin of the United
States navy He was himself midShip-
man in the navy at the breaking out of
the civil war. having graduated at the
Naval Academy, where he was, 1t is
said. in the class with Admiral Samp
SON He resigned his commission and en-
tered the service OF the confederacy, rls-
ing 10 the rank of lieutenant
After the war he had still further ex-
citing naval experiences. having been in
filibustering expeditions from the United
States 10 Cuba. Prior 10 entering politi-
cal life and becoming city sergeant he
was in the merchant marine, and also in
the produce and cotton business.
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HERo's BROTHER Took POISON
J. L. BaGIey, Brother of the Ensign,
MistooIS Ii for Mnter

New York, July 26.-J. F. Bagley,
brother of Ensign Bagley, who was killed
on the winslow early in the war, had a
narrow escape from death by poisoning
yesterday in the Avon Cottage ir Crop
sey Avenue, Bath Beach.
One Of Mr. Bagley's children has been
i'll and bichloride of mercury has been
used as a spray. Before retiring on Sui
day night the children's nurse prepared
the mercury in a glass. Shortly after
midnight. Mr.. Bagley was about to re-
tire, and being thirsty, picked up the
glass containing the mercury, poured
some water into it and took n long
draught- An instant later ne realized
that he had taken poison. He sent for
DR.. Wing, who called in Drs. Cochran
and Gilfllian. Together the three physi-
clans worked over the man for more than
an hour before they had him out of dan
der.
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THE FLEET OFF MANILA.
How Our Gallant Sailors spend the
DnNa of Waiting.

San Francisco, July 26.-The following
letter dated Cavite. June q. has been re-
ceived in this city:
The American fleet rides proudly at
anchor on the scene of the memorable
battle of May l. The Olympia. the Bal
timore, the Concord, and the Boston are
the majestic four which form the outer
line, and back of them are the Raleigh,
the Petrel, and the McCulloch and the
transports and coal ships, including the
Manila, the Callao, the Zatiro. the Nan
shan. and the Cyrus. Cavite, now the mead
quarters of the insurgents and town OF
growing activity is behind them. and up
the bay can be seen the besieged clty,
with the fleet of foreign warships pehlnd
it. Corregidor is in view TO the westward ;
the lookout has a full sweep OF the pay.
The rigid discipline that the hour anu
the situation call for prevails through
out the entire fleet. In the hours OF DAY
light every passing craft is overhau!ed
and questioned, and at night surveillance
is doubled. All lights 60 out at dusk,
double line of picket boats surround the
fleet and the great electric searchlghtS
sweep the harbor. The orders direct that
sentries shall hail approaching boats
twice and then fire across their bows II
that brings no response, they are directed
The times., 1898-07-27

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Since giving that remedy he has not been
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EULATE CARRIES HIS POINT.
His Privileges Are similar to Those
of Cervsra.

Annapolis, Md. July 26.-The point TAX
en- by Capt. Eulate, that his word of pa
role should be taken as well as Cerveras s,
has been decided in his favor. The mat
ter was forwarded 10 Washington, and
Sunday Capt. Eulate, having adjusted
his affair. went out TO church with his
fellow-officers, who attended St. AIary's
Catholic Church He was out yesterday
n the city of Annapolis again. His
wounds are 50 much improved that his
appearance is altogether different. Half
a dozen of the Spanish officers obtained
special permission yesterday morning to
attend early mass. They were out at 6
o'clock. and then went to the Maryland
Hotel and had breakfast.
The parole of the Spanish officers has
been extended from 6 10 sunset TO go into
Annapolis. and are now TO be allowed the
privilege Of the academy grounds from
6 u. m. TO $3.50 p. m.
The times., 1898-07-27

of the fanking videttes the inside line. The
light should never be turned of than five
minutes at a time From time TO time the
horizon outside will be swept.
Attention Is called 10 bad and careless handling
Of searchights. Last night some of the lights
were kept high in the air. and were again swept
rapidly from side 20 side. Under such cirCum-
stances searchlight is worse than useless.
The beams must be directed TO the horizon,
and must be moved very steadily and slowly.
Not less than three minutes should be employed
in sweeping through an arc Of 90 degrees.
The best way 10 discover a torpedo boat is
by its smoke, and this will not be seen
unless the light is very well handled.
Very respectfully,
W. 7. SAMPSON.
Rear Admiral. L. S. Navy.
Commander-in-Chief L. s. Naval Force, North
Atlantic Station.
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SCHLEYS VICTORY
j. 1continued from Second Pagel

should the claims OF others for advance
ment above them ever be considered
J. X Cogswell. lieutenant commander
Had general charge of the batteries
r. F. Nicholson, lieutenant-Handled
the ship, placing her as ] directed.
w H. Allen, neutenant-In charge of
ammunition supply.
A A. Ackerman ieutenant-In charge
OF after l3-inch turret.
f. w. Eberle, lieutenant, junior grade
In charge OF forward I3-inch turret.
c. NJ. Stone. lieutenant junior grade
In charge OF 6-inch battery
l. A. Bostwick. ensign-Aloft. giving
ranges TIL We closed, then in charge of
torpedoes.
c. L. Hussey, ensign-In charge of ten
6-pounder H r. +. guns
X. 4. Johnston. ensign-In charge of
signals and aide 10 captain.
r. Dickins, captain L. S. NJ. C.-In
charge Of marines, and four 6-pounder
II. r. F. guns.
A r. Davis, second lieutenant u. S NJ.
S.-In charge Of four 6-pounder II. r. F.
and TWO I-pounder guns.
II. Z. Yarnen, naval cadet-In charge
port after S-inch turret.
l. NJ Oyerstreet, naval cadet-In
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w. B. HlBBS & CO.,
BANKERS AND BROKERS.
Members New YORK Stock Exchange
1427 T Street.
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JURY DID NOT AGREE.
No Verdict Reached in the Trial of
Senator INenney

Wilmington, Del, July 26.-The jury in
the case of United States Senator Rich
ard R. Kenney came into court last night
at o'clock stating they could not agree
upon a verdict, and were discharged by
Judge Bradford. They had been out since
Friday.
The charge against Senator Kehney was
that of aiding William n. Boggs TO mis-
apply the funds of the First National
Bank of Dover. The trial began two
weeks ago. and Boggs has been one of
the chief witnesses against the Senator.
Col. Ezekiel Cooper and Thomas S.
Clark have been convicted, and others
are under Indictment.
Senator kenney, as soon as Che jury
was discharged, stepped up 10 the clerk 5
desk and renewed his bail for 81 eco. with
Messrs. J. Franklin Kelly, of Whining
ton, and ]. Franklin Temple, doorkeep-
er of the United States Senate, as his
bOndsmen.
The times., 1898-07-27
Price of Coal Goes Tn.

Chicago, July 2s.-Anthracite coal will
follow the example of the mercury and
will make steady advances during the
next few months The Delaware, Lacka-
awanns. and Western Railroad which
controls enormous coal interests in Penn
sylvania, advanced the rate 81 yesterday
morning by raising the price of anthra-
cite from &-l5 20 s5-l5. The new tariff
goes into effect al once in Chicago, Mil
waukee and ST. Paul.
The times., 1898-07-27
LIGHTNING's CURIOUS TRICKS.
Passed in and Out of a House in an
Unusual Way.

Gouverneur. N Y, July 26-Lightning
played sine serious tricks during a storm
yesterday. A large barn in the town OF
Hermon, belonging to E. e. Statbird. was
struck and destroyed. W. NJ. Scriptures
barn and all the contents were burned
S. W. Phelps farmhouse, near Rich
vile. was also struck. The current en-
tered the chimney. but went out of the
chimney on the second floor. and sl-ept
down a stairway. 1t next struck a stove.
whirling the stovepipe about the room.
The current went into the kitchen, set
the dress of Mrs. Richard Morrow on fire,
and passed out of the door Mrs Nor
row succeeded in extinguishing the fire
about her garments and called in neigh
bors, who soon put out the fire, which
had taken hold of the house.
w. F. Priest, a resident of this place.
who was returning from Hermon. re-
ceived quite serious shock from light
ming, which strue' 4 field near him.
The times., 1898-07-27
MENoRANnrM no. u.
U. 5. Flagship New York, First Rate,

u. :. Flagship New York, First Rate.
OF Santiago de Cuba, June s 1898.
During the dark hours OF the night search
lights will be used as follows:
The Iowa Oregon and Massachusetts will take
turns Of two hours each, ]. e.. from dark TO {
p m, and from p. N. TO 10 p. m, etc, in
keeping one sesrchlight directly on the harbor
entrance, maintaining carefully during that time
Hheir blockading positions Should a vessels
lights fail. the next in order VIII at once take
up the duty.
The picket launch and vidette stationed south
Of the AOrTo VIII move TO one side or the other
sufficiently 10 get clear Of the beam OF light.
The vessels on each flank the Brooklyn and
the Texas on the western side, the New York
and the New Orleans on the eastern side. will
take two-hou turns in using one searchlight
from time to time on the coast line, swinging II
toward the Morro but avoiding the illumination
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He rrescntsd an old Fill.

Winchester Va, July 26.-George
Baughman severely cut Luther Brown.
a butcher Of this place. Baughman went
to pay Brown a bill he owed him. and
Brown presented him with an old bill
There arose an argument which led to
blows. Baughman getting the worst of 1t.
He started for policeman. but returned
in few minutes and stabbed Brown in
the arm. Had not Brown thrown up his
arm he would have been stabbed in the
heart Baughman is held for trial
The times., 1898-07-27

charge Of starboard forward S-inch tur-
ret.
c r. Miller. naval cadet-In charge of
port forward S-inch turret
S. G. Magill, naval cadet-In charge OF
6-inch guns.
c. S. Kempff, naval cadet-In charge of
starboard S-inch turret aft
p b. DUNCAN, naval cadet-In forward
l3-inch turret
Z. S. J. sadler, naval cadet-In forward
chain Of supplies.
T. c KaIbfus naval cadet-In after l3-
inch turret
H. /. Brainser, naval cadet-In after
chain Of supplies
c. B. Hatch, naval cadet-At secondary
battery.
c. shackford, naval cadet-In torpedo
division.
r. ". Minigan, chief engineer-In
charge OF machinery.
c. y. Offiy passed assistant engineer
In starboard engine room.
J. NJ Reeves. assistant -engineer-In
port engine room.
OF fire rooms
H N Jenson. naval cadet-In after ny
draulic pump room
W D. Leahy, naval cadet-In forward
hydraulic pump room
+ G. Dunlap acting assistant engineer
IN starboard engine room.
=. A. Lowering, surgeon-In charge of
hospital
". 3. Grove. assistant surgeon-Trans-
portation Of wounded.
: r. ColhOUn. paymaster-With sur
geon, aid TO wounded.
J. p Mcintyre, chaplain-With surgeon,
aid 70 wounded.
J. A. Murphy, pay clerk-Aid TO wound
ed in sixth compartment.
John Costello, boatswain-In central
station
A. s. Williams. gunner-In powder divi-
sion.
NJ F. Roberts, carpenter-In powder di-
vision.
Very respectfully,
c. Z. CLARK,
Captain. L s. Navy Commanding.
The C0mmander-in-Chief L. ;. Naval
Force, North Atlantic Station.
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MEMORANDUM NO. 20.

L. :. Flagship New York, First Rate
on Santiago de Cuba, June 10. ISIS.
Sir: The commandeT-iH-Chief desires again TO
call the attention Of commanding officers TO the
positions occupied by the bockading feet, es-
pecislly during the DAYTIME, and it Is now di-
rected that ali ships keep within distance Il
the entrance to Santiago Of four miles and this
distance must not be exceeded.
2 II the vessel i coalng, or IS otherwise
restricted ia her movements, she must never
theless keep within this distance
g. II az any time, the flagship makes signal
which j. not visible 10 any vessel, such vessel
must az once approach the flagship OF repeating
vessel 70 a point where she read the signal.
= Disregard OF the directions which have al
ready been given on this head has lead 70 endless
confusion. Many times during the day the feet
is so scattered that it would be perfectly pos
sihle for the enemy 10 out Of the harbor
and meet with very little opposition.
:. The commander-in-c chief hopes that strict
attention viii be given this order.
Very respectfully,
". 7. SAMPSON.
Rear Admiral. L. s Navy
Chief, L. :. Naval Force. North
Atlautic Station.
The Commanding Officer. L. S. s. -.
The times., 1898-07-27

There was quite a sharp advance in
Norfolk and Western preferred which
was put down to informatio that divi-
dend OF two per cent would be declared a,
the directors meeting next week. This
cannot be confirmed but the company
figures will show very we'll and no bonds
were sold under the provision of the -four
per cent mortgage, authorizing the Issue
of 1900, 900 a year for improvements.
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improved and unimproved property in the
District Of Columbia; no delay beyond exam
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MONEY TO lean real estate; $3.50 and snail
sums. per cent; $500 and larger gums, per
cent; s. 500 and larger suns. and a I-2 per
cent; all transactions conducted with economical
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MONEY TO LOAN on APPROVED COLLAT-
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President Hill of the Great Northern
is reported to have said yesterday: 1.-THE
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now than it has been for six months; nor
is it any nearer. The reports that Presi-
dent Van Horn and myself have reached
a settlement of the differences between
the roads are absolutely without founda-
ton"
The times., 1898-07-27

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The fact has not yet been given publici-
ty but 1t may be stated positively that
Chicago Great Western preferred A stock
will enter the dividend list in January
when a dividend will be declared out of
the six months earnings from July l. The
stock has been active for several days on
the knowledge of this among the insiders