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Evening star., 1898-12-26
ADMIRAL BUNCE RETIRED.
Will Continue Com ma ndant of tn e
New York Yard.

ReaE Admiral T. NJ. Bunce, commandant
of the New York navy yard, reached the
age limit yesterday and was placed on the
retired list. He will, however, continue on
duty comma ndant of the New York yard
at least until peace shall have been for
,nally de- Jared between Spain and the
United States. His present assignment is
made in accordance with the statute which
makes officers of the navy on the retired
list subject to the orders of the President
in time of war. His retirement promotes
Commodore kautz. comma anding the Pa
cific station, to the grade of rear admiral
Evening star., 1898-12-26
TROOPS READY To GO TO CUBA.
Gen. Bates VIII Embark on the
Transport MinneMaska.

MACON, Ca. December 26.-Gen Bates,
in command of the 1st Division, 1st Army
Corps, arrived last night from Washington.
and with his staff and some forty men of
the I'd Ohio Regiment and the Sd Engineers
left today for Charleston, where they will
embark on the transport Minnewaska for
Cuba.
Arrangements are being made for the
muster out of the Sd North Carolina and
the 9th Virginia.
AMERICUS, Ca, December 26-The 10Th
New York is packing today and expects to
leave tonight for Charleston, where trans
port will be taken for Matanzas.
The Sth Massachusetts is the only reei-
ment left heret II -
Evening star., 1898-12-26
CALL TO REV. Du MOULIN.

Popular Young PTeacher to Go to St.
Peters, Chicago.
CLEVELAND. ohfo5. December 2e.-Rev
Frank Du Moulin rector of Emma n,el
Protestant Episcopal Church on Euclid
avenue, this city, has received call from
Chicago and isl considering the acceptance
Of it, -,fH,
q The call is extended to him by st. Peters
Church of thatncty. and he will give tho
an answer insahe- near future Re- ~
Moulin is very yepng man, .s;,S :. tIa ~
son of the bishpp Of Niagara He h.I - ,a's eae
remarkably successful ir. buldinp 's ,,1' peel, !
large congregation az EmmanueIs 0p
Evening star., 1898-12-26
New Pier Opened at Kingston.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, December 26-The
new pier at Victoria market which was
built for the accommodation of tourist
steamers and foreign warships was opened
today. The German training ship Moltke,
which IS now cruising in West Indian wa
ters, participated in the opening eere-
monies.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
FIRE IN NEWSPAPER OFFICE.
Bridgeport Standard Meets With
$I5,OBO Loss Today,

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, December ga
fire, which started from Come unknown
cause about 6 O'Clock this morning in the
composing room of the Standard office.
caused about $1,000 damage before the
flames were exLinguished .-.tf
Inc entire bulldipg, which is occupied by
the Standard Associa ton; Price. Lee &,
Company, publishers of directories; J. F.
Noble, real estate and insurance was food
ed with water. All loss is covered by in
Surance.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
Col. w. p. Halls New stat,o,

ATLANTA. Ca. December 26.-I.ieut Col
VIM. P. Hall, who has for several wears
been adjutant general of the departnen,
of the gulf. has been assigned to a sin,lar
position in the department of Porto Pic
Colonel Hall. who win be succeeded hy
Captain Allen of the volunteer organiza. =.
ton, leaves for San Juan Thursday
Evening star., 1898-12-26
WALTER RossER, sR., DEAD.
Death Caused by Worrying Over His
Sons Aisdeeds.

BRIDGEPORT Ala, December 26-Wal-
ter Rosser, sr., father of the Tennessee
soldie. who was recently acquitted for kill
ing Henry HiIderbrand at San Francisco, is
dead al his home In Stevenson, Ala. He
had arrived with his son the day before his
death, which is said to have been caused
by grief and exposure.
He was division superintendent of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
WORK OF POLICE COURT,
One Hundred and Sixty-Seven Cases
Disposed OF Today.

There were 16I cases disposed of in the
two branches of the Police Court today In
the District branch of the court, presided
over by Judge Scott, there were 127 cases
Fines amounting to s192 were paid in these
minor cases In Judge Kimbans court
where the cases involving more serious Of
fenses are tried, there were forty and S35
paid in forfeitures. making a total of s227
paid by persons arrested, in addition to
forty-seven cases in which the defendants
were committed to prison.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
Miners Strike Anticfpated.

MAsS1LoN, Ohio. December 24-Ra,I-
companies are laying In large supplies OF
coal to bridge over a possible strike, which
may result from the enforcement by miners
of the Jones anti-screen law. The opreat-
ors. II is said. win not pay the present rate
by 20 cents per cent under the gross weight
system. and will defeat the bill entiralv ~
they cam
Evening star., 1898-12-26
MURDERER WILL NOT HANG
Governor of Kansas Refuses to Sign
His Death Warrant

WICHITA Kan, December 26.-Covsrn-
or-elect Stanley states that he will not
sign a warrant for the death of John Col
Inns. convicted of numbering his father.
The gOyernor-elect does not believe in oapi-
tai punishment
Evening star., 1898-12-26
Minister Romero I'M.

Mr.. Romero. the Mexican minister. has
been quite sick since Saturday, but is
thought today to be somewhat better
which was exceedingly gratifying informa-
tion to the callers at the lesatfon who were
making inquiries for him,
Evening star., 1898-12-26
GEN. GREENE'S VISIT
Talked With Gen. Corbin About
Affairs at Havana.
WILL UNDOUBTEDLY BE TROUBLE
Our Forces VIII Be Able to Cope
With II.
l Mt EN- DIS TO ESIGN

Major General Francis V Greene. L :
V, accompanied by his aid Lieutenant
Schuyler SchiefrerHn. 4Ith New York Vol
unteer Infantry. passed through this city
this morning on their way from Havana to
New York city. General Greene paid a nv-
ing visit to the War Department curing
the forenoon and spent about an hour ia
consultation with Adjutant General Corbin
in regard to the condition Of affairs In the
Cuban capital.
General Greene went to Havana several
weeks ago for the purpose Of arranging for
the reception and care of the United States
troops of General Lees corps who are to
take formal possession OF the island on The
LIST proximo He spent the greater part Of
MS time in Havana and was in charge of
American interests there until relieved by
Major General William Ludlow the new
commandant Of the city. General Greene
reported that the situation in HAVANA AT
the time of his departure was as favorable
as could be expected under the existing un-
settled political conditions.
Expects Some Trouble.
He said that there would undoubtedly be
trouble in the maintenance Of order pend
ing the transfer of the control of affairs
from the Spanish government TO The United
States military authorities but that he did
not anticipate that it would reach proper
tons beyond the control of the American
forces. According TO his represen latious,
the feeling between the Spaniards and Gu
bans is intensely bitter, serious rupture
between the Two factions being aVerted
only by the presence of American troops
and the knowledge that the American mIi-
tary authorities are determined to preserve
order by the prompt exercise Of force in
case of necessity.
Gen. Greene's Services.
Gen. Greene is we'll remembered in this
city through his former connection with
the District government while an officer
of the Corps of Engineers. He volunteered
his services to the government at the out
break OF the Spanish war and was ap-
pointed brisadIer general OF volunteers.
de was detailed to the command OF one Of
the early expeditions to the Philippines
and took a prominent part in the battle
which resulted IN the capture OF Manila.
For gallant and msritorous services on
that occasion he was promoted to the
grade OF major general of volunteers, and
was subsequently placed in command Of
one OF the DIVISIONS OF the 9Th Army Corps,
commanded by Maj Gen. Lee. lie has
large private interests in New York stale
anu To-Day gave Dotlce to the adjutant gen
eral OF his desire to be relieved from fur
ther military service, in view of the prae-
tlcal conclusion OF peace between Spain and
the United States he said this mornius
that business required his immediate pres-
ence in New York city, but that he .x
pected TO rstLrn here Wednesday FOR me
purpose OF further consultation with the
authorities in regard to the condition and
mlhtary necessities in Cuba. If perfectly
asreeapie TO the President, he Will than
tender his resignation from the army
Evening star., 1898-12-26
SAGASTA IS WORSE AGauN

SEanish Prime Minister Sufra.xr
From Bronchial Pneumonia.
MADRID, December 26.-The condjtio, of
Prime Minister -Sagasta, who Is sufferi,s,
from bronchial pneumonia, Is announced
this morning to be more serious,
Evening star., 1898-12-26

One Way to Shut on Debate.
From the Detroit Journal.
BY trading the Philippines for Canada de-
bate on the rate fxed In the lumber sched-
ule would be closed.
Evening star., 1898-12-26
Removal of Ashes.

Another matter which the Commissioners
and the superintendent of street sweeping
consider of Importance Is the collection and
removal of ashes under District supervision
The matter has been brought specially to the
attention of Congress in a. report made by
Mr.. Stutler by direction of the Commission
ers, and which appeared in The Star Of
September IA. 1t is understood that the
Senate committee has agreed to include an
item of $4,000 in the appropriation bill for
this work, and there is good reason to be-
lieve both houses will pass it. 1t is, how
ever, $4,000 less than the superintendent
of street sweeping estimated for It, and he
placed the cost at as low figure as possi-
BILE to secure efficient work. There lie also
to be included an item of $4,000 for the col
lection and disposal Of night SOIL the sena-
torial committee having doubtless intended
to group both collections under one fund.
1t is contended that the ashes should be
removed under municipal control, and that
ample provision should be made for 1t to
render the work effective. In submitting
his report, Mr.. Stutler recommended that
Evening star., 1898-12-26

What appears to be another quarrel for
spoils of the streets of New York among
the Tammany Hall crowd is at present
agitating the city. 1t was recently an
nounced that a gigantic combine had been
arranged whereby gas could be made so
cheaply that the electrical craze wouId NOT
ruin the widows and orphans" who held
gas stocks. incidentally, the projectors Of
the combine would monopolize productio-i
and reap many shekels as the res,,it nf
their benevolent regard for the Widows and
orphans. The principal perties to III
squabble over spoils appear to be R;cbarS
Croker and John. y. Crimmins. It will he
remembered that during the last campaien
Mr.. Croker and Mr.. Crimmins both Of the
same political family, split upon Judge
Days denomination and that considera he
language was expended by both parties,
| that of Mr. Crimmins being very forcib,e
and very direct. Reports spread broadcast
connect John D. Crimmins definitely with
a scheme TO consolidate all the highly
profitable, heavily capitalized and oft-con.
sohdated gas companies in the borough Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
SINGS FOR MCKINLEY.
handsome Mocking Bird Given the
President.

Washington, Dec. 27.-All the eXecu-
tive departments were closed Monday
and most of the private business
houses also. AT the white house the
day was quiet one, although during
the morning the president was in his
Office and saw several prominent call
ers. Among these was Senators Davis
and Frye, each of whom had talk
with the president. When the peace
commissioners presented the treaty to
the president Saturday there was no
opportunity for conference. Senator
Frye went to the state department
from the white house, During the af-
ternoon the president and Mrs. Nc
Kinley enjoyed long ride and in the
evening sat down to dinner with their
three nephews, guests at the white
house. Christmas presents have been
received at the white house from many
parts of the country. One of the last
to arrive was beautiful hooking bird
from southland admirer of the presi-
dent, The bird was In a pretty cage
decorated with ribbons and began to
sing Immediately upon being taken in
to the house. He was pronounced a
perfect specimen Of his species,
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allowing the natives to control them
would throw them open to seizure by
one power or division among several
nations.
Gen. Merritt says that all the order
ly class of ilipinos care for is sta
BILE government and that If the islands
were as we'll governed as are the
United States the people would be quite
contented.
In his trip around the world the gen.
eral had occasion to remark the feeling
shown toward the United States. He
was entertained by the governors at
Hong-Kong, Pnang, Colombo and other
ports and heard on every side express
sons of good will toward Americans
and hopes for their possession of the
Philippines. He says this sentiment
was also markedly strong in England
and in her colonies.
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NOTED SUIT RECALLED,
Sale of a Railroad Bring up Remtn-
iscenee of Hiles and Two Reporters.

The sale a few days ago of the Mil
waukee & Superior railway, a short
line in Milwaukee, which really has no
terminal in that city, recalls 5it Of
interesting history. Twelve or fifteen
years ago Curt NJ Treat and Melvin e.
Hoyt then newspaper reporters, came
into possession of the fact that a valu-
able stcae deposit existed on a farm
near Menonomee Falls. They knew
this Information was worth a fortune
if they had the necessary money with
which to buy the land and develop 1t.
But they were practically without
funds, SO they approached the late
George Hiles, millionaire, on the sub
ject first, keeping the location OF the
quarry secret, however. Hiles was
greatly interested and made an agree
ment to buy the land, develop the
property and divide the profits, making
both young mea rich. Hiles tinall
got possession, but Treat and Hoyt
kept on reporting for the newspapers,
with no prospect OF anything better,
until Newton S. Murphy took hold OF
the matter In their interest. Suit was
begun and the suit went to the supreme
court two or three times, piling up i'm
mense costs. Each ticne, however, the
result was In favor of the plaintiffs,
and finally, after seven or eight years,
the legal battle closed. The boys got
verdict for $4,000. Hoyt is now
publishing a snappy evening newspaper
and erecting building of his own.
Treat Is travelling passenger agent for
the Great Northern Steamship COM
pany. Hlles Is dead. A railroad has
been built to the quarry and hundreds
of tons of the stone from 1t are in the
foundations of Milwaukee business
blocks
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
GEN. MERRITT IN CHICAGO.
Gives Reasons Why united States Had
to Take Philippines.

Chicago, Dec 27.--Major General
Wesley Merritt and his wife, who when
she left here was Miss Laura Williams
have arrived In Chicago for three
weeks visit. General Merritt has
Il short leave from his work as COM
mander of the department of the east,
with headquarters at Governors ISL
and. New York, He is ut the house OF
his father-in-law, Norman Williams,
1886 Prairie avenue.
Since General Merritt passed through
hore In May to become governor gen
eral of the Philippines he has girdled
the globe. His trip to Paris to confer
with the peace commissioners was
made by way of the Indian ocean and
the Suez canal.
The general said of the Philippine
situation that the United States should
hold the islands. While not express
ing himself on expansion In general
he says that the United States has nc
other way OF dealing with the Philip.
pines II Is impossible, the general ar.
CUES. to return them to Spain. for tho
very reason for which this country
took Cuba from Spain. II would BIZ
wrong to allow the Filipinos to govern
them. He believes that the present
chiefs of the natives could not agree II
a government for six months. Also
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29

New York, Dec.25. The Filipino
ENJOYS +. Agoncillo and S. Lopez re-
turned to this city yesterday on the
Etruria. They will remain here over
Christmas, and then go to Washington
where they will await the arrival OF
Juan Juna, General Reigo de Bros, and
DR.. r. Josada, special commissioners
sent by Aguinaldo to the American
government. Agoncillo yesterday
made inquiries about the American
commissioners. He was told that they
arrived on the St. Louis and the treaty
of peace was doubtless then in the
hands of Mckinley.
II have geen a Spanish copy of IT,
said Agoncillo, "and know all that con-
Germs my country. The Spaniards
gave away or sold what they did not
possess. The agreement, so far as II
concerns the archipelago, is practically
void"
"Ae you still opposed to annexating
the Philippines to the United States?''
he was asked.
Certainly. | am sure Dewey in his
official communication to the United
States government says the people IN
the Philippines are filter for self-gov-
ernment than the Cubans and says that
he knows both races well. Deweys
word ought to have weight"
WAS you mission to Paris as fruit
full as you expected?"
II believe that 1t was fairly so. Our
protest is part of the record Of the
proceedings"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
SUPERIOR LEADER IN TROUBLE

West Superior. Wis, Dec. 27.-The
Morning Leader, published by the Mid
dleton Manufacturing company of this
city, has gone into a receivers hands.
County Treasurer II. H. Stewart was
named as receiver. The publication of
the paper will continue under the
courts direction until further notice.
1t Is understood that many well known
state and local politicians have ad-
vanced money to the Leader. Other
obligations are coming due. and to pro-
tect its friends the receivership was in.
stituted.
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HIS CABINET QUITS.
Aguinaldos Advisers Resign Their
Portfolios.

Manila, Dec. 27.-The so-called con-
gress of the revolutionary government
of the Filippinos which has been in ses-
sion for some time at Malolos, has UNI
expectedly adjourned, owing to the
difficulty of formulating q constitution.
The cabinet of President Aguinaldo,
appointed at Bacoor on July Is last
and named in the Bacoor proclamation
issued that day, has resigned. Aguinal-
do, who has been at Malolos, came
from there to Santa Ana, suburb of
Manila. He then visited Palermo and
now, 1t Is reported, he has gone to Ca
vite. Reliable advices say that while
he was at Palermo he was indefati-
gable in his efforts to overcome the
policy of the militant factions, which
are hostile to the Americans. 1t Is
probable that his influence will avail to
avert trouble.
More Fighting.
Washington, Dec. 27.--The admins
tration has taken steps to safeguard
American interests in the city Of Iloilo.
in the island of Panay, and military
and naval expedition Is now on Its way
there from Manila. Gable advices were
received Monday from Gen. Otis, COM
handing the military forces in the
Philippines, and Dewey, commanding
the naval forces, showing that they are
acting in concert in the matter. Otis
reported that he had despatched two
regiments and battery Of artillery to
Iloilo on arm transports and Admiral
Dewey notified the navy department
that the cruiser Baltimore has sailed
from Manila for the same place. 1t Is
explained that these officers are acting
upon their own discretion in the mat
ter and no official advices have been
received here to indicate that there Is
any unusual lawlessness in Iloilo. Sew
eral days ago 1t was reported by way
Of Madrid that the Spanish forces in
Iloilo had been attacked by the insur-
gents and driven back with heavy loss
es, but this report lacks official con-
frmation. The United States expedi-
ton Is more in the nature of precau-
ton, but will take active measures for
the suppression of the lawlessness In
case the condition of affairs requires It,.
Dewey is anxious for the arrival of the
Buffalo, which is now near Malta, en-
route to Manila, that he may send
enlistment have expired.
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in 1869. In 1874. he was appointed as
sistant surgeon in the United States
army, but resigned in 1876 to enter the
marine hospital service. Three years
later he became supervising surgeon
general in that service, succeeding Gen.
John NJ. Woodwork. He was sta
toned at Chicago for three years in
charge of the marine hospital service,
but in 1896, rather than be transferred
to San Francisco, he resigned from the
service altogether. He was professor
of surgery at Rush Medical college and
the Chicago Polytechnic, surgeon in the
Presbyterian hospital and consulting
surgeon in st. Joseph's hospital and
the Central free dispensary. He was
known far and wide as editor of the
Journal of the American Medical asso-
citation. He possessed the largest
private surgical library west of the
Alleghanies.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
BATES AND SANGER.
To assume Commands at Cienfuegos
and Matanzas, Cuba.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Major General
John c. Bates, U. S. ". now in this
city, has been ordered to assume COM
mand of the new military department
at Cienfuegos. Cuba. January l. Brig.
Gen. Joseph P. Sanger, of the in
spector generals department, has been
temporarily assigned to the command
of the military department of MAINTAIN
zas, Cuba. These two assignments
complete the detail of officers to com
mand the various military departments
in Cuba, under the supreme command
of Major General Brooke, now on his
way to Havana to superintend the
steps attending the formal surrender of
the territory to the United States
forces January l.
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two students from the universities OF
Columbia, Harvard. Yale and Prince
ten began In this city yesterday after
noon. c. X. Falk, co. and c. II. G.
Arensberg CID discussed the Petroff
defense In the course of which game
the former goth the superior position.
After 30 moves the players
agreed to Il draw. l.. A.
Cook (Y.) and j. A. Ely Po
contested very fine game. Ely, how
ever, had strong attack at one time,
This would scarcely have won the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29
DR.. HAMILTON DEAD.
One of Most Prominent Surgeons in the
West.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-Dr. John B. Ham
ilton. ex-surgeon general of the United
States marine hospital service. died In
Elgin last night. For over year he
had been the superintendent OF the
state asylum for the insane at Elgin.
While on visit to the east two weeks
since. DR.. Hamilton was attacked by a
severe cold and in few day peritonitis
developed. December is. 1t was de-
cided by DIR. Nicholas Sem that an op-
Grafton was necessary to save the
patients life. The operation was per-
formed and at its conclusion DR.. Sem
stated that in his opinion DR.. Hamilton
had no chance of recovery.
DR.. John B. Hamilton was born in
1s47 in Jersey county. Illinois, and was
graduated from Rush Medical college
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-12-29

navy. While not active in the recent
war, he won his spurs in the civil war,
where his work at Charleston brought
him into prominence and earned him
we'll deserved promotion.
But his retirement marks another
epoch in the American navy in that 1t
makes Admiral Dewey the ranking
officer, position which under ordinary
circumstances he can hold but one
year, for he will reach the age limit
Dec Is, 1899. If he shall become full
admiral he will be entitled to longer
service