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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
BISHOP HARTzELL COMING.
TRAVELLED 0,O00 MIL rs IN AFRICA
SINCE HE LEFT HOME.
L,seris Appeals ThrouGh usina 70 the Unitea
uiates ana EnEiaud for Closer Reiatiens-
Germany weuid Like To Establish . IRE.
tecternte rhere-stntiontnG Missionaries.

Ltberia Appeals Through Min 70 the Unito1
piaten aua EpGiaud for Closer Reiatiene-
Germany weuid Like 10 Estabiish = Pre-
tectsrais There-stationtnE Missionaries.
Special Cable Despatch to TIE SUE.
LONDON, March lathe representative OF
THE Sun had an interview to-day with the Rev.
DR.. Hartzell. Methodist Episcopal Bishop Of
Africa, who arrived here yesterday from Ii.
IBERIA. He left New York In December, 1896.
and has since travelled 5000 miles in west and
south Africa. stationing eighty.dvo mission
aries. Mrs. HartZoll accompanied her husband.
Both arc we'll, and they expect TO sail for New
York on March %.
Blshop Hartzell IL accredited by President
Coleman Of Liberia as confidential omissnry to
Lord Salisbury and President Mckinley, to
whom he bearS letters intrustod to him on the
eve Of his departure from Monrovia. The gist
Of these letters Is q request for closer relations
with Great Britain and the United States, to
which countries President Coleman appeals to
insure the independence and development OF the
country. It is understood that this stop Is
prompted by fear OF French and German on
croachments threatening tho integrity of the
republic. There is great rivalry between Paris
and Berlin to obtain ascendancy in Liberia.
In tho course OF the interview Bishop Hartzcll
related an incident that occurred q few days
prior to his departure. He said that n German
subject Mt Cape Palmas recently hau q dispute
with natives, who destroyed part Of his coffoo
plantation. A German gunboat happened to be
at Monrovia, with the Governor Of the Came.
rooms and 800 trained native marines on board.
The Governor demanded $4,000 indemnity for
tho German and the punishment Of the offenders
in forty.eight hours, threatening that II this
reparation was not made to land marines to
compel compliance with his demand.
President Coleman succeeded In convincing
tho Governor that the affair could be adjusted
in the Liberian courts. Tho matter is now the
subject of negotiations with Berlin, but the
special interest in the affair. and what moro
than ever determined President Coleman to
commission Bishop Hartzell as confidential
emissary, wac the fact that concurrently with
the ultimatum the German Governor submitted
a carefully drafted treaty providing for n Ger
man protcctorate over Liberia, offering IL tho
treaty were approved to withdraw the demands
for indemnity.
The manner in which Liberia desires the
United States and Great Britain to exert their
influence has not yet been stated.
Bishop Hartzell visited the Foreign Office to-
day. He was received by Sir Thomas Sander
son. Permanent Under Secretary, in the abb
sence of Lord Salisbury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
BOsToN's MERCHANT FLEET.
Thirty-nine Steamships That Might M Used 10
Auxiliary Cruisera.

Thirty-nino Steamships That Might Ne Used as
Auxiliary Cruisers.
Boston, March 14.-Capt. John ". Weeks of
the Massachusetts, Naval Brigade says that al.
though the brigade has not yet been called upon
to furnish a list Of vessels from Boston that
could BIO armed. such a list was prepared some
time ago and forwarded to Washington. and In.
formation up to date Is now being secured.
An official statement gives Boston thirty.nine
steamships OF American register ut to
mount either 6.pounders. Pinch rapid.iro
guns or torpedo tubes. The owners are ready TO
turn. them over in case OF need, without delay
and In the best possible condition for Immediate
GER, ice. This fleet runs from 5000 tons dis.
placement TO 100 tons, and o large majority =
classed ms steel merchant men. In speed they
arc raLod at from ten to fifteen knots.
Tho seven l0-inch guns mounted on disap-
pearing carriages at Long Island Head will 10
ready for effective work on April is, according
to- present plans. Two are already mounted. A
wharf 10 TO be constructed at the island at once.
upon which the heavy ammunition can be un.
loaded.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
PLANS FOR THE DRY 4oRrUeAs.
Tortincations Not TO No Constructed Uatil the
Navy EstablIshes . Base or Supplies.

r0rtincations Not TO no Constructed Unttl the
Navy Establishes . Base or Supplies.
WARRINGTON. March 14-The War Depart
ment has decided 10 postpone the Inauguration
of its plans for the fertilization of the Dry
Tortugas until the naval authorities shall
have carried out their project for establish.
ing a base of supplies there. The Navy
Departments plans call for an expenditure of
not less than $500. 900. 1t is proposed to spend
$3.50. 600 of this amount for dredging the harbor
and the channels approaching the harbor.
Tho project for the naval station calls
for a series of large coal sheds for
storing fuel for ships, for an electric light plant,
q distilling plant. and several piers. AT least
$3.50 600 will be used for this purpose. Plans for
the various buildings are now being drawn.
After this work has been completed the War
Department will proceed to fortify the island IN
liable as "a strategic point IN the Gulf OF Mexico.
Fort Jefferson, .he old masonry fortifcation
that a series OF earth defenses similar
to & those at Fort Monroe will be constructed.
some Of tho old artillery pieces lying at ToptuKas.
which have not been. made use of for a
number Of years. can bo handled to advan-
be installed to complete the ordnance
authorities are especially Impressed witt, tho
value Of Tortugas as a defsnsible base OF
sSd5lRiie'' of from q hostile iii fact feet that n t The aIdias:
ity would be very small. The shoals
on several sides OF the island extend for a long
distance out to sea, and nm attacking fleet, in
order to fire effectively at snort range, would be
restricted in its approach to small area Of water.
The channels. three in number, approaching the
har6or, and the character of the shallow sea
bottom in tho neighborhood. are unfamiliar
even TO members of our own navy, as was evI.
donced by The recent grounding OF tho Texas and
the Iowa. Very recent charts published from late
now being. studied by the Navy Department.
With the firing range so reduced the Wal De.
partment believes that the old smooth.bore
guns, now uncared for at Fort Jefferson, can DO
used In repelling the vessels OF an enemy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
SPAIN BUYS THE o,HIaG1Ns.
Uncle sam Offsets This Deal BY Purchasin
the Amazonas.

Uncle Sam Onsets This Deal BY ~PurohasinE
the Amazonas.
Special Cable Despafch to TIE Sun.
LONDON, March ~14.-Spain has bought and
paid for the CHILEAN battleship O'HigRinS, and
the Spanish flag will be hoisted over her within
a few days, when she will leave the Tyne.
The United States Government has bought tho
Brazilian warship Amazonas. which will DO
transferred under the American flag as soon as
the arrangements are completed for turning her
over to an American crew.
Both Of these deals arc accomplished facts.
and are not now denied at the CHILEAN Legation
or the United States Embassy.
Spain cabled yesterday offering tho price do
manded by Brazil for tho Amazonas. but tho
offer came too late.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
SENATOR zHURsToN,s WIFE DEAD
She 0accunbs to ApopIe1y On the Yacht Anita
IN Cuha.

eo1 nv
In Cuba.
HAVANA, March 1A.-Mrs. Thurston, wife of
Senator Thurston. died to-day on board the
yacht Anita from o sudden attack OF apoplexy.
At the time she died the yacht was Just enter.
ing tho port of Isabella dc Sagua.
Mrs. Thurston's body will DO embalmed and
sent to the United States. 1t is said that on nc.
count of this sad occurrence the Senators and
Congressman with whom Senator and Mira.
Thurston visited Cuba will return at once to the
United States.
OMAHA. Neb.. March 14.-Mrs. Martha LYDIA
Poland Thurston was ono of the best known
ladies Of Omaha. She was married to
Senator Thurston in this city on Dec.
20. 1872. Last Christmas night the couple
celebrated their silver wedding at their resi-.
dence In Omaha. Moro than 1000 Omaha peo.
pie called during the evening to Day their re-
spects.
The Poland family was among the pioneers
of Nebraska Mrs. Thurston was o woman of
rare accomplishments and contributed largely
to her husbands political success. As an evil
dence Of her domestic tastes she had decorated
every room In her home with her brush in q
an artist of considerable ability. In the lit
ton had long been q leader. Since the Senator
time there; She was 4s years old. She leaves
During the State campaigns of tho Senator
Mrs; Thurston always accompanied him. They
worked together. she assisting him materially
Mrs. .Thurston accompanied her husband to
Cuba last weok.
WAsHINoToN. March IA telegram re-
ceived at tho State Department tonight from
Consul:General Leo announced tho death Of
Mrs. Thurston, wife OF United States Senator
John M. Thurston of Nebraska, on board the
yacht Anita, at about noon to-day.
President Mckinley tonight sent to Senator
Thurston O cablegram expressing his sorrow at
bis bereavement.
Senator and Mrs. Thurston were members Of
q party Of Congressman and their wives who
left Fort Monroe last week on the Anita for o
personal tour of inspection in Cuba.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15

WASHINGTON. March 14.-Capt. Albert 8.
Barker, at present on special duty with the Soc
rotary Of tho Navy. is understood TO have been
selected to succeed Admiral Matthews as
Chief OF the Yards and Docks Bureau.
Admiral Matthews closes his four years
term at noon tomorrow and will later
be assigned to the presidency OF ono
OF the naval boards in this city. There were "
NUMBER oil applicaTls Tor the vacancy. including
Commander +. W. Dickins. Assistant Chief OF
the Navigation Bureau; Commander Leulz. and
others. II Capt. Barker is appointed. u will he
the second time he has been on duty In Wash
ington In the past few years. His last sea COM
mahd was as kipper OF the battleship Oregon,
on tho Pacific station.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
H.. Tlyer.on a yinsu.tsr,

NEWPORT. r. L.. March l4.-The inhabitants
OF Tvcrton. situated on the Seakonnet River,
which empties into the ocean east OF Newport.
are greatly agitated over a schooner which for
several weeks has acted In a mysterious man
ner and which they say, is a hlibuster. Each
night TUGS go alongside the vessel, and she has
been loaded several times of late. All work on
board Of her Is done under cover OF darkness,
and no communication is held with the shore.
The story has little credenco in Newport, yet the
locality would be admirable for such business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
FOR a Fo0TnALA BRIGADE.
sandrord. Wales OLD Centre Hush. Ready to
Organize One.

Organize One.
NEW HAVEN. March l4.-George +. Sandfo I'd,
Yale's old centre rush and football coach. be.
lieves in the formation OF q football brigade in
case OF hostilities with Spain. He said to-night:
IF tho United States go to war with Spain |
shall offer my services. l am sure that every
old college football player in the East will do
the same. ] nh willing to start u company OF
football players 10 tight for Oh Glory. IL need be,
although / am Z peace man and hope that the
present dimcuity VIII be, settled without re-
n!ost stHlwart old Yale athletes aud football
players OF former days. and every one of them is
ready TO enlist II necessary. ] think that presi.
dent Mckinley will find no stoutor defenders OF
the stars and Stripes than tho warriors who
have gained courage on football fields"
Sanford is practicing law in New Haven.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
HURRY ORDERS TO THE PRINCETON.
Her Builders Must Complete Her In Two weeks
or the Government Will Take the ship.

or the Government Will Take the Ship.
WARRINGTON. March 14.-The builders of the
gunboat Princeton at Camden will DO notified
that unless the vessel is delivered in two weekr
the Government will take the ship and complete
her at some navy yard. The contract for deliv-
ering the vessel expired over ono year ago. and
ever since the firm has been under q penalty of
$100 a day. which 1t expects to be relieved of by
Congress. The constructors say they have no
leg to stand on. however, and that lack of proper
attention to the Governments work is RESPONSE
BILE for the unusual delay in finishing the ship.
Her sister vessels. five in number. were all con-
tracted for at the same time. and each 10 now at
sea on some duty. The Princeton is tho last
cruiser. or ~gunboat type of vessel. now building
for the navy. Nothing but battleships and tor
pedo boats are now on tho ways.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
AFTER SOME OF TnE $50 600 900.
Few Haven Sends y Delegation TO Sec FRESH
~, .r. dent Mckinley.

~ .r. ucHt hchAihtey.
NEW HAVEN, March 14.-Four prominent Now
Haven men left here this afternoon to ask the
President for a big slice OF his $50, 900, 900 for
Improvements in the Notifications of New
Haven harbor. The party consisted of Mayor
Farnsworth. Corporation Counsel Ely, Gen.
Edward Bradley. and Henry c. Rowe. Secretary
The petition of the Chamber of
Commerce., Endorsed by the City Government
and the state Harbor Commissioners, was car
ried to the President. Senators Plat and Haw-
Icy OF this state arc representa- as In hearty
sympathy with tho petition. A fort on the east
shore OF Long Island Sound Is wanted to pre-.
vent attack from hostile ships entering the
Sound at tho Montauk Point entrance, which is
regarded as the most defcnceless spot on the
Atlantic coast. and which leaves New London,
New Haven. Bridgeport, South Norwalk, ana
Stamford llablo TO attack.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
Marines to Ne Sen, to the Columbia ana Mia.
hehpOIiH.

W~AsHISGToN. March l4.-Col. Haywood. Com.
mandant of the Marine Corps, will tomorrow
ship a large number OF men for the cruisers Co.
lumbia and Minneapolis. The men required TO
fill up the two battalions OF 453 men each are
being enlisted RAPIDLY. and il 10 expected that
the complement OF the two ships will be com.
plete within y few days.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15

Have a tonic effect on the
stomach and bowels oven while
their cathartic qualities are at
work. They are easy to take,
Druggists. zoe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
seclaIlsts pIspersed by Gendnrmes.
So,cinI Cable Dss To THE SuS.

SPECIAL Cdb7c DeSpdfch 10 THE Sun.
VIENNA, March IA large meeting of So
cialists was held yesterday at Duna.Foldvar.
Hungary. The speeches and resolutions were
80 seditious and the conduct of the crowd so
demonstrative that the gathering was dispersed
by The gendarmes. The Socialists resisted the
gendarmes, and in the conflict two men were
killed and four seriously wounded.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
Proposed Cabls FROM nawan to Japan.

WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator Lodge has
proposed an amendment 10 the Sundry Civil bill,
appropriat!ng $4,000 for n survey for u tele.
graph cable between the Hawaiian Islands and
me coast OF Japan. II also provides for the de-
sary sOundinRs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
I:umstmenis Tor tho NAVY.

Eight enllstments were made on board tho
Vermont At the navy yard in Brooklyn yester.
day. Two OF the mon had served in the navy
before. Enlistments for tho navy are also being
when are stationed at Boston. philadelphia
end NoEtolk on this coast. Oh the great lakes,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
A New Recruiting Station in Brooklyn.

NO" necruitinE eintion In brooklyn.
Tho new recruiting station for artillerymen at
7 md 8 Myrtle avenue. Brooklyn. was opened
yesterday. Lieut.. Francis J. Herman OF the
Twenty-frst Infantry is in charge as recruiting
officer. and will be assisted by a corporal and an
station at 25 Third avenue, Manhattan. for a
final examination.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15

WycL for This Evening.
Mayor Van Wyck has called a meeting OF citi-
ions to discuss means OF raising money for n
monument to tho sailors and marines who went
down with the Maine. The meeting will be held
Fifth avenue and torty-sixth street. 1t is In.
tended 10 cooperate with tho national commit
tee, OF which Levi 7. Morton is Chairman pro
tenn. and George j. Gould Treasurer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
THE LEASE OF PORT ARTHUR.
A Denial or the Report That Sir Claude Mac
donald Protected AEainst II.

LONDON. March IA despatch from Pekin
to a news agency here denies the statement,
which was originally circulated by tho same
agency. that Sir Claude Macdonald. tho
British Minister to China, had strongly protest
ed to the Tsung-li-Yamen against the leasing of
Port Arthur to Russia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15
IN THE HOUSE.

This was District of Columbia day in tho
House. Among tho bills passed was one for the
benefit Of the heirs OF Pom Kwang Sob. formerly
the title 10 II certain piece OF properly in the
District Is conveyed to Everett Fraser. Corean
for Soh's heirs. subject TO tho dover OF his
widow; and one TO make tn. law relating to ne
conform to the code recommended by the Ameri.
can Bar Association and adopted by half a dozen
States.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-03-15

FIhhI H6ut, tWOHrIe DIrycTe hhnuIcapi Trials and
pionship; trials and hnai OF ono.miie
bicycle race for novIces; half.mile run for
rsoei frials and nnal of ~44o.yard run, handicap;
trials and anal 81 one.mile tandem bicycle
for military championshiP; First Naval Bat.
talon light battery drill; United States
Cavalry. West Point, in Cossack riding and sabre
exercise; First Battery, n. @. n. Y. platoon drill;
Troop q. N, q. N. Y, In bareback riding and mounted
athletics. and Troop C. United States Cavalry, in
Cossack riding, throwing horses. and hurdle jumping.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-03
MARTINS FRY.

The following is the programme for
today of the mission service now be-
ing held at st. Mary's Church by the
Redemptonist Fathers, F. X. Bader and
Burnette Niehaus: At 5 and a. m.
mass sermon. the effects of good and
bad communion; at 1880 p. M, rosary
and sermon on the Death OF the Just,
followed by benediction. All are cor
daily invited to attend the services as
the sermons are not of a controversial
nature.
The harness shop OF Thayer Heslop
and the confectionery Of Peter Wagner
were entered by burglars some time
Sunday night At both places entrance
was gained by cutting the glass in
windows in the rear of the buildings
and christening the window locks.
Nothing was secured at Heslops. while
at Wagner's a quantity OF candy and
tobacco was taken. There is no clue
to the guilty ones.
A Young son of George Mcguire, of
Jefferson street died Sunday morning
of brain and typhoid fever The fun
eral win take place this morning at ten
O'Clock. Interment will be made at
Riverview cemetery.
Mrs. Glenn Speidel OF Wellsvilie. was
the guest of relatives here yesterday.
M. Bartholomew received word from
Dexter City. Iowa. yesterday that his
aunt. Mrs o. X. Bales, Of that place,
died Saturday of pneumonia.
John w. Crooks left yesterday for
Denver, Col.
Howard Montgomery returned to
Pittsburg yesterday.
The Sunday Register can be had at
Bashar's cigar store hereafter.
The McCabe property on Second
street and the Augusta Meagle prop
erty were sold at sheriff's sale yester
day. The former was appraised at
s27c0 and brought 1886: the latter
at 81 SEQ and brought 81, $50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-03
STRICKEN.
A Prominent Martins Ferry Physi-
Suddenly Attacked With Heart
Trouble and is in Critical Con-
ditlon.

VI NJ. Hogan, a prominent Martin
gerry physician, was taken suddenly ill
WIN heart trouble about half-past seven
V''PcN last night and is in critical con-
'''pn. pr. Hogan was going up Fourth
e''e' TO st. Mary's church. accompanied
" MS mother and sister. Just above
hanover street his sister noticed him
Issuing for breath, and realized that he
vas dhout TO fall. She caught him and
l''''u Tor help. A number of men who
IN the vicinity, came TO her assist
ana carried DIR. Hogan across the
'''l 10 the residence of DR.. A. w. Div
IT Hogan became unconscious. The
medical fraternity of Martins Fer
were there and worked with their fell
physician for two hours before he
7".h"d consciousness 1t was found
"ls left side was completely paral-
tt1 In Hogan was finally removed to
~, "ome. His condition is critical. and
~ swans who are attending him refuse
NJ. 7'ure an opinion as to whether or
not he will recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-03
A PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT.
Given Last Night by Excelsior Lodge No
10. a. o. U. ". at Their Temple

Given Last Night by Excelsior Lodge No
10. a. o. U. W. at Their Temple.
The fifth anniversary of Excelsior
Lodge No. 49, Ancient Order of United
Workmen, was celebrated last evening
at A. 0. U. w. Temple with very sue
cessful entertainment, after which re-
freshments were served. The affair was
largely attended by the members and
their friends, and that the programme of
musical and literary selections was thor
oughly enjoyed was manifested in the lib
eral applause with which each performer
was received
The programme was opened with a
pleasing address by Brother Frank Cruise,
representative to the supreme lodge from
the grand lodge bidding welcome to the
assemblage and touching upon the flour
fshing condition of the order Mr. Cruise
was followed by Misses Mamie Brill and
Minnie Schuman, who rendered in a de-
nghtful manner a piano duet, entitled
The Wedding Reception" and respond
ed to an encore with another piano duet
A bass solo, entitled, II am King Ger
Land and Sea-" was next rendered by
John Brady, with vocal accompaniment
by Messrs. Miller, Carney and Fading
MISS Bessie Taylor acting as pianist. In
response to an encore, the solo was re-
peated. recitation, the subject Of
which was white Wings was given by
Vincent Owens. He responded to two en-
cores in the recitation of Presto Change"
and Shades of Brutus" The next thing
on the programme was vocal solo, 20.
Child Of Mime by Mr.. Will j. Miller.
with vocal accompaniment by Messrs.
Chas. Miller, Owens. Carney and Brady,
Miss Bessie Taylor acting as pianist. It
was received in commendable manner.
BY special request, Mr.. r. c. Darrah
then read the poem entitled Excelsior
to the perfect satisfaction of his hearers
Another vocal solo, entitled "F'iniculi,
tlnicula,' was rendered by A Carney,
with vocal accompaniment by Messrs.
WIN Miller Chas. Miller Owens. Fading
and Brady, Miss Taylor acting as pianist.
The rendition of the song was loudly APP
plauded. BY special request Mr.. Darrah
recited "Finnegan and Flanagan and
his imitation of the Irish brogue captured
ne recited "a List of the Names Dead
The next and last number on the pro-
gramme was a comic song by Charles r
Miller, with vocal accompaniment by
Messrs. Owens, Carney. Fading Brady
and VIII Miller. Miss Taylor acting as
pianist 1t was entitled mo River Run
ming Tween Us Now and was given in
a way that ELECTED no little amount Of
applause.