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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
$1oo,o STEAM YACHT SUNK.
The Embla ScuttIed Or shippan Point
 She Was Afire.

Stamford, Conn.,, Sept. 7.-The steam yacht Embla, owned by John T. Will Hams of New York, who has his sum- mer residence in this city, lies in twelve feet of water off the west side of Shippan Point, as the result of it's being scuttled to extinguish fire, and two of the crew are at the city hospi- tai in a most serious condition from burns. The fire broke out about 2:30 in the galley of the vessel. Captain F. Torrey was on the bridge at the time and his first knowledge of it was when he saw the flames coming out of the companionway. With his crew he at once set out to extinguish the fire, but it was soon apparent that he could not check the flames with the means at his command and at once determined to scuttle the craft, which he did by open ing pipe in the engine room for that purpose and also cutting a hole in the starboard side with an axe. The yacht sank immediately and the fire was ex- tinguished. When the fire broke out Mate A. c. Weeks and Cooks Henry Storey and Fred Morrison were below. Morrison rushed frantically out and jumped overheard and swan to a nearby vessel. He was seriously burn ed, however, as was also Cook Storey and they were both taken to the hos pital in this city. The attending phy- sicians say that the chances are against their recovery. Mate Weeks escaped with slight burns. The crew numbered sixteen and none of them were able to save anything apart from the clothes they had on.
 Apart from losing all his effects, in- cluding a considerable sum of money, Captain Torrey also lost a letter of commendation from Captain "Bob'' Evans, whom he was under in the lighthouse service, and this loss he feels most keenly. Captain Torrey states the fire was confined to the for ward part of the yacht, and little dam- age by fire was done to the after part. A steam launch nearby kept the Elm bias stern to the wind, and thus prevented the spread of the flames. Some fittings were saved, but it was only a comparatively small quantity. The damage cannot be estimated un- til the yacht is raised, but it is believed to be in the neighborhood of $25,000. The origin of the fire is a mystery and Captain Torrey declined to state what In his opinion caused 1t. Members of the crew were less reticent, however, and they give as the cause of the fire an explosion of gasoline, which was being used in cleaning the vessel Three explosions were heard ashore, the first one being loud and sounding like a shot from gun. The Embla is a steel yacht 165 feet long and was one of the finest in these waters and esti- mated to be valued at $100000. 1t was built by Seabury of New York in 1895 for John H. Hannah, but was pur- chased from him two years ago by Mir. Williams. Efforts will undoubted- ly be made to raise the yacht with lit tie delay,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
PTNGREE KISSED AND ROOTED.
HIisundcrstood by Hasfy Veteransat the
 C. A. R. CoMxemfton.

Cincinnati, Sept. 7.-During the c. 4. R. camp fire at Music hall tonight Governor Pingree of Michigan was hissed and booted off the stage. Gov. Pingree was given the first place on the programme. He stated that Michi- gan was preparing to send hospital train to the train to gather up the sol- diers of that state The governor re- ferred to the mismanagement and des- titution of the soldiers and said: We must not place the blame upon any one man, but we can charge it up on an obsolete system of red tape that is still in vogue"
 He cited several cases of alleged abuse and suffering due to the delay of red tape'' and became very vehe- ment in derfunciation of such formali- ties at the sacrifice of comfort, health and human life. After citing a partic- ular case of bad management in the distribution of disinfectants, he said: If Secretary Alger-' but Governor Pingree never finished that sentence. A voice in the audience cried: 'Hur- rah for Alger" The cry was taken up in boisterous chorus. The three words eff Secretary Alger" were inter- preted to be the beginning of censure and criticism. Governor Pingree made efforts to resume but only inflamed the audience more and soon shouts of "Take him off, "We don't want to hear him." and the like were heard.
 The chairman made futile attempts to quell the disturbance. The governor then retired. After the governor had left Chairman Melish finished the gov- ernors manuscript which the audience had refused to permit Governor Pin gree to read. It said; "If Secretary Alger had been given full power, such things would never have happened" '" The hisses of derision were then turned into cheers and repeated calls for Gov ernor Pingree, but he had left the hall and refused to return. Chairman Mel ish expressed his regrets for the mis- understanding. Governor Bushnell of Ohio, Chief Gobin and others made speeches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
TU4TION AT MANILA.
The Philippine Insurgents Converting
 a Mass Meeting.

Manila, Sept. 1.-The Philippine in- surgents are converting mass meeting to assemble shortly at Malolos, thirty miles north of Manila, for the purpose of deciding, from their standpoint, up- on the future of the Philippine Islands Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, insists that the insurgent forces should remain in their strategic positions and strengthen them, lest the Americans withdraw from the islands, in the meantime threatening Manila and also threatening the food supply. A dis patch from Ilillio says that General Rios, the Spanish commander there, has given orders that American vessels be permitted to have free access to Spanish Philippine ports.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
CEN. WHEELER,s SON.
Young Cadet and n Lieutenant Probably
 Drowned at Camp WikoT

Camp Wikoff, Montauk Point, l.. l., Sept. 7-Thomas H. Wheeler, son of General Joseph Wheeler, and Second Lieutenant Newton D. Kirkpatrick, First cavalry, were probably drowned While bathing here this afternoon. Young Wheeler was a naval cadet in his second year. He had been acting on his fathers staff for some time past. He was seventeen years of age, was a fine young fellow and had made host of friends among the older offi- cers. Together with Lieutenant Kirk patrick he went to the beach to enjoy the surf bathing. The surf ran high and the undertown was very strong. Apparently no one saw the young men drowned, and it was not until about o'clock that they were missed. Their clothes were found a short distance from General Wheeler's tent, close to the water.
 Tonight a detail of sixty men from the First cavalry is stationed along the coast to watch for the bodies that may be thrown up on shore.
 While in command of Camp Wikoff General Wheelers headquarters were located a considerable distance back from the water. It was only to-day that his headquarters were shifted down to the beach. It was this change of location that gave young Wheeler and Kirkpatrick an opportunity to in- dulge themselves in the surf. Gener al Wheeler's three daughters, two of whom have been acting as nurses In the general hospital and the other as' a nurse in the detention hospital, are with him, grief stricken. Lieutenant Kirkpatrick was from Virginia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
Mtddletoyvn Democrats.

Middletown, Sept. 1.-The democrats held their caucus tonight to elect dele gates to the various conventions. In the election of the first four of the six delegates to the state convention there was some controversy between the sil- yer and gold men, but the silver men were largely in the ascendancy and the gold men gave up the fight. The dele gates chosen are Fred T. Burr, George H. Ward, W. J. Coughlin, D. I. Chap man, D. w. Prior, Captain w. Pease. The delegates to the other conventions were chosen by exclamation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co
STATE POLITICS.
Stamford for -Fessenden for
 United States Senator.

Stamford, Sept. 1.-The Hon. Sam. Fessenden presided over the republican caucus held here tonight. It was a very tame affair and though the dele gation is uninstructed, the sentiment is overwhelmingly in favor of Lounsbury. The delegates elected are:
 State-Samuel Fessenden, Edwin l.. Sco- field, Michael Kenneally, Dr. Charles E. Rowell.
 Congressional D. Smith, Oliver G.. Fessenden, William W. Gillespie, Israel P. Taft
 County-N c. Downs, Terah Miller, The odore Miller, Owen J. Hughes.
 The Stamford ticket is Lounsbury for governor, Hill for congressman, Hawley for sheriff and Hon. Samuel Fessenden for United States senator.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
Captain Waterbury Dead.

Stamford, Sept. 7.-Word was receiv- ed here this evening of the sudden death in Brooklyn of Theodore Water bury, a well known sea captain, who is known all along the sound For the past twenty years he had been captain of the propeller Alert. He was 8 lineal descendant of General David Water bury of Revolutionary fame. He was seventy years of age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
SCANDAL IN GERMAN DRA AGOONS.
Prince Alfred Loses a3,00O Gambling One Officer Loses Eortmme.

Berlin, Sept. "A painful scandal has arisen in one of the regiments of the Dragoon Guards, where the officers have been playing baccarat for money. Prince Alfred of Saxe-Coburg lost 5000 pounds and Lieutenant Goetze his en- tire fortune at one sitting. A quarrel arose between the latter and another officer, which led to a challenge. The colonel of the regiment reported the matter to the emperor. fingered by the disregard for his prohibition of gambling, Emperor William ordered Prince Alfred to take leave of absence until September 30, and the other two officers were cashiered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
10000 DERTISHES WOUNDED. Terrible Slaughter Inflicted by Anglo.
 Egyptiam Army at Omdurmnn.

London, Sept. 7.--The British war office has received a dispatch from General Sir Herbert Kitchener, the commander of the Anglo Egyptian forces dated from Omdurman on Mon- day last, saying that over 800 Arabs, mounted on camels, were dispatched after the fugitives Khalifia Abullah that morning. The general added that the Dervish leader was reported to be moving with much speed and that some of his wives had been dropped along the road followed by him. From the numbers of wounded who have crawl ed to the river town it is estimated that 16,000 Dervishes were wounded. Be- sides the above between 300 and 400 Dervishes were killed in Omdurman when the town was taken. II have as prisoners between $500 and 4,000 fight ing men,"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
put Head Ont the Window,

Montpelier, Vt, Sept. 7.-An Italian passenger on the southbound Vermont express this afternoon put his head out of the window just as the train was drawing out of Montpelier Junc- tfon. He died from the injuries he re- ceived. He was bound from Port Livi to New York and is supposed to have relatives in St. Albans. He was ac- companied by his wife, who cannot speak English, and a year old child.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
Leave Camp Aiger for Niantio-WH1
 Arrive To-day.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The first Con- necticut volunteers under Colonel Charles L. Burdette, left Camp Alger to-day for Mantle, where the troops will arrive tomorrow morning and be furloughed for thirty days. This re- duces by half the remnant of force at Camp Ager, and by Saturday that once populous camp will be deserted, save for a small guard left to care for gov ernment property. The Third Virginia, the only remaining regiment, expects to start for Richmond tomorrow morn- ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
HON. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN
BRITISH COLONIAL SECRETAR RY
 ARRIVES IN NEW YORK.
He Believes Cznr's Peace Proposition Was Made In Good Faith-FaH of Khartoum XVIl Benefit the World Understandins-The United States and Great Britain.

Great Britain.
 New York, Sept. 1.-The Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, secretary of state for the British colonies, arrived here this evening on the steamship Majes- tic. He was accompanied by his wife and Miss Chamberlain They left later for Massachusetts, where they will visit Chamberlain is a member. MT. Cham berlain will return home in the fall. His visit to this country has no politi- cal significance. He remarked that his speech at Birmingham was about all he cared to say regarding an alliance be- tween the United States and Great Britain.
 When asked what he thought of the cZar's proclamation he said: T believe it was made in good faith, but I can- not say whether it will be adopted or not. The conditions have yet to be learned and they will not be known un- til the conference meets and the plan of the general disarmament has been lIOIOuSuly IL WOulu De d grand thing to abolish large standing armies, but unless all the European and continental countries consent to the plan it will fall through at this time"
 MT. Chamberlain said that the re- capture of Khartoum would open up the Soudan, and all the countries of the old world would be benefited by it. MT. Chamberlain admitted that there is an understanding between Great Brit ain and Germany, but he would not en- ter into details. He said he thought it likely that the United States and Great Britain would act together when their common interests were concerned. MT. Chamberlain declared that he knew nothing about the reported Anglo Rus sian understanding.
 He declined to discuss the future of the Philippines, reciprocity with Cam ana, or the likelihood in the near future of the annexation of the Island of Ja- maica to the United States. He in timated, however, that this country, being destined to become a great na- tion, would require an expansion of territory and would have to protect the outlets for it's commerce with distant lands. Mr. Chamberlain will make an extended tour in the west, and espe- cially visiting the British Columbian possesSionS
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
President Makes Promotions,

Washington, Sept. 7.-The president has made the following promotions for distinguished services at Santiago:
 To be major generals of volunteers-Brfg- adler General William Ludlow and Briga- dier General s. s. Sumner.
 To he brigadier generals-Colonel Richard E. Coombs Fifth infantry, and Lieutenant Colonel Joseph T. Haskell, Seventeenth h. fantry.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
AIrer to Make d Tour.

Washington, Sept. 7.-Secretary AL ger is now putting his affairs in shape to admit of his absence from Washing ton on tour of inspection of the army camps throughout the country. He will leave tomorrow, going first to Camp Meade, Pa, and thence to De- troit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
Rockville for Lounsbury.

Rockville, Sept. 1.-The republicans of Holland elected four we'll known Lounsbury men to the state conven- ton, tonight, although they will go un- instructed The delegates are E. E. Fuller, E. s. Agard, w. T. Anderson and Fred $. Meecham.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
Private smith III.

Private Harry w. Smith of the 11th U. S., son of H. Willard Smith, is sick with typhoid malarial fever in the Polyciinic hospital in Philadelphia. His father left for Philadelphia last even- ing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
S75.OOO Fire.

Bridgewater, Mass, Sept. 1.-The large colliery of the Brfdgewater Box company, was burned this evening. Loss s75,C00. The cause fthe fire is unknown.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
MT. Bayard,s Condition.

Dedham, Mass, Sept. 7.-Mr. Bayard held his slight improvement all day and tonight was quite comfortable.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08

Canea, Island of Crete, Wednesday afternoon, via Paris, Sept. 7.-Numer- toman troops at Candid and are form ing cordon around the city. Edhem Pasha, the governor, has urged the admirals of the international fleet, to take immediate steps. The firing con- tinues and the British naval command CT has threatened to re-bombard the town.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08
THE REVOLT IN CAND|A Serious Outbreaks Continue and a Re-Bombardment
 of the Town is Re-
 ported. BRITISH SOLDIERS KILLED
WORST FEARED AS TO THE FATE
 OF CHRISTIANS.

It is Said That Only $50 in the City Have Been Saved Out of Over 1,OOO- Turkish Troops Refused to Aid the Are Assembling and Threaten to Rush on the Town,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08

Athens, Sept. Tt is said that the bonbardment was renewed at Candid to-day and that the port has been seri- ously damaged. The foreign war ships have landed sailors to reinforce the British garrison and pumps have been landed to assist in quenching the fires According to telegrams from Candid it is estimated that twenty two British were killed and forty-five wounded yesterday. Several Christian families have sought refuge on the Warships. Many corpses are lying in the streets of Candid. In one case a whole family was killed. The Italian consulate is also reported burned. A Russian warship left the Piraeus for Crete to-day carrying the Russian con- sul, M. Troijansky
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-08

London, Sept 9-The Athens corre- spondent of the Daily News says: Re- ports have been received here of fierce fighting in the streets of Candid to-day and brisk bombardment by the Cam perdown. Nearly one hundred British soldiers are among those already kill ed or wounded
 The correspondent of the Times at Candid telegraphing Wednesday fully confirms the earlier reports of most serious events there. He says: Lieu tenant Haldane was killed and Lieu tenant Seagrave was wounded. The soldiers pluckily carried Lieutenant Haldanes body to the boat under a hail of bullets. The telegraph office was repeatedly set on fire and the fa- ther of the telegraph superintendent was killed The wire is still working. The worst is feared as to the fate of a majority of the Christians It is re- ported that only 250 in the city have been saved out of over 1,O00 The situ- ation was extremely difficult. The Turkish government troops refused aid the British, who being exceedingly few in the town, were soon overpowered. The forty wounded were attended to by the warships.
 '.The necessity for a large garrison in Candia has been repeatedly pointed out and the blame lies in the quarter re- sponsible for leaving against heavy odds a handful of men to represent our occupation and enforce our authority. The Mahommedans are pillaging Can- dia. Edhell Pasha, the governor, de- clares that the mob is uncomfortable, but the general opinion Is against him. More troops are expected from Canea, and the Christian insurgents are mass ing around the cordon. AS this dis match goes, endorsements are arriv ing on the Italian flagship Francesca Morosini.' The Times correspondent, telegraphing later, says: Refugees are now coming on board the Camperdown, many of them wounded. They tell tale of a great massacre"
 The correspondent of the Standard, who is on board the Camperdown, says: "Edhell Pasha, the governor, has just arrived Qate Wednesday after noon) on board the Camperdown. Cap tan Hughes -Hallett told him plainly in strong terms that as governor he would he held responsible in the event of any further disturbance. Edhell Pasha as- serted that he was powerless to control the mob, but his sincerity seems very doubtful, seeing that he had over four thousand Turkish troops under his or ders.
 "A message just signalled from the town reports that the guard of eight British soldiers who, with about thirty Christians, took refuge in the Greek cathedral is quite safe under the pro- lection of Turkish troops. Yesterday the conferences of the Christian con- munity offered Colonel Reid their as- sistance but he declined to accept it. The sea is rough and landing is difti- cult. Indeed, it is impossible to get through the harbor, which is held by a mob. Marines, however, are being landed in small detachments and are hastening to reinforce the British camp. Outside the cordon the Chris lions are assembling in thousands. They threaten to rush on the town and avenge the fate of their co-religion- ists.'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-30
Indian Territor, JaiIs.

Capt. ]. B. Standley, of the
Choctaw nation, has requested the
senate committee on appropria-
tiOns 10 give him a hearing in ref
erence TO an item in the general
deficiency bill appropriating $780,
600 to be used in the construction
of three jails in the Indian Terri
tory. This item was inserted in
the bill upon the recommendation
of the department of justice on the
grounds that the territory Jail fa-
cilities are inadequate. 1t is spec
flied that three jails shall be built,
one in each os the three judicial
districts. These locations are not
named in the bill, but the depart
ment's intention is to locate them
at Muskogee, Ardmore and South
McAlester.
Capt. Standley will urge that
the appropriation be used to estab-
lish fourteen jails, or one at each
place in the territory where court
is held. He will show that the
appropriation can be SO expended
as to construct this number of jails
and will point out the advantages
to be derived by such an arrange
ment. He says the people OF the
Indian Territory are protesting
against the departments plans,
and that they are in favor of the
proposition which he will submit
to the appropriations committee
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-30

been able to secure the slightest
trace of him. | have no doubt he
carried out his plan. Lake Michi-
gan is a large stretch of water and
it is not at all strange that we have
not yet recovered the body"
"What causes led your father to
end his life?" was asked. "There
were several. One of the princi-
pal reasons for his discouragement
was the manner in which lie had
been treated in the settlement OF
the estate of my brother, E. C.
Boudinot. He had trouble with
the widow, but gave up on every
point, and out of an estate of S20,-
600 received only $500. He was a
man of fine sensibilities and was
easily hurt, and his treatment in
this matter wounded him to the
quick"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-30
Appeal of Citizenship Cases.

The Indian appropriation bill
contains the provision that there
shall be the right of appeal to the
supreme court in all citizenship
cases. This was kept in only
after a remarkable fight. 1t was
in the appropriation bill in the be.
ginning, but, on the ground that it
was new legislation and that it was
contrary to custom to carry new
legislation in an appropriation
bill, it was stricken out and in
serted in the bill for the protection
of the people of the IHdian Terri
tory, where it was claimed it more
properly belonged.
Chairman Sherman, OF the house
committee on Indian affairs, and
Mr.. Little, of Arkansas, had it
stricken from this bill in confer
ence, and the result of the confer
ence committee on the bill was
adopted before the representatives
OF the Indian tribes who had made
treaties with the Dawes commits
sion had chance to enter a pro-
test. They did not give up hope,
however, and by persistent effort
have succeeded in having it re-
stored to the Indian appropriation
bill.
The commissioners OF the Choc-
taw and Chickasaw nations say
that if this provision had not been
inserted all the people admitted to
the citizenship rolls of the nation
bv the Dawes commission would
have been enabled under the bill
for the opening up of the Indian
Territory to have shared IN the
benefits of the tribe. 1t is claimed
by the representatives OF the ma
tions which made the treaties with
the Dawes commission that the
rolls as now made up contain the
names of a large number OF per-
sons who are not entitled to citi-
zenship, and under the right of
appeal which the nations will have
these cases will all be appealed to
the United States supreme court.