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The age-herald., 1898-09-21
CONVENTION WILL BE ASKED

Detroit, Mich, September Ex-Governor Pingree's unanimous renomination tomor- row by the republican state convention is conceded to be a certainty by the crowd of delegates party leaders and candidates gathered in the leading hotels. It is freely admitted by even the conservatives of the party that the governors strength with the people compels the support of the re- publicans, including those who do not ap- prove generally of all the governors acts. Tomorrows convention will be asked to specifically indorse the governors favor ite measure, viz: the Atkinson Dill to in- crease taxation of railroads and other quasi-public corporations, which bill mar rowly failed of passing in the state sen- ate last session.
 The office which caused most discussion today was that of lieutenant-governor. The Pingree managers consider it extremely im- portant that their nominee for president of the senate be with them on taxation meas ures. Last evening the governors support was assured to Gerritt J. Diekema, speaker of the house, who, while an old-line repub- lican, is also considered to be sincere Pingree man. Today friends of State Sen- ator Robinson protested against what they called unfair favoriteism, and it is an nounced that any unqualified support of Diekema by the governor has been with drawn. The governor has been most reti- cent upon this subject today
 There is some question whether the radi- cal Pingree adherents will support D. M. Ferry for reelection as chairman of the state cetnral committee, butthis matter is held in abeyance pending the selection of members of the state committee, which will be made by district caucuses tomorrow.
 The State League of Republican Clubs has arranged for rally which will prac- tically open the congressional and state campaign. Webster Davis, assistant sec retary of the interior, will be the principal speaker.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
INVESTIGATION COMMISSION.
Seven of the Nine Members Have Indi-
 cated:That They Will Serve.

Washington, September 20.-The president is making progress in the matter of the preparation of the commission for the in- vestigation of the conduct of the war so far as it relates to the war department, and he stated to the members of the cabinet today that he had so far completed the commis- sion that he had invited the members to meet him for a conference at the white house on Saturday next with the view to beginning their work next week.
 Seven of the nine members of the body have definitely indicated their acceptance of the presidents invitation and he ex- pressed himself today as being very confi- dent of being able to secure the services of the other two gentlemen necessary to complete the quota of nine by the time set for the conference.
 The names of the new men who have been invited to serve were not given out.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
MET AND ADJOURNED.
Arbitration Commission Making Very
 Slow Progress at Quebec.

Quebec September 2O.-The international commissioners met in joint session for an hour this afternoon and adjourned to meet again at 1O:30 o'clock on Thursday morning.
 The adjournment over tomorrow is taken because of the ceremonies attending the unveling of the Champlain monument, in which the members of the commission are to participate. The American commisslon- CTS met as usual at o'clock this morning and again at 4:3O p. m. They listened to arguments in the land fisheries.
 As usual, all the proceedings were behind closed doors, but so far as the fresh water fisheries is concerned, it is understood that the Americans and Canadians will agree with little trouble. Both sides desire the better protection of the fresh water fish, and no doubt this part of the proposed treaty will readily be disposed of.
 Tomorrow the interests of the United States farmers will be heard. It Is pre- stunned that they will protest in general way against the reduction or removal of the tariff on Canadian products.
 The indications are that the commisslon- CTS are going to take very determined position on the lumber question.
 Clark Wallace, former minister of cus- toms, now representing the Canadian Man ufaCturing aSSOcldtlOH, dTIlNeu tou"y ioi the purpose of conferring with the commis- sioners. He counseled the Canadian com missioners to stand by the present protec- tive duties.
 He says the Canadian manufacturers are all the time growing and American free im- nortations would paralyze them.
 Although nothing is revealed to indicate what progress is being made by the com mission or what results are probable, Sena- tor Fairbanks chairman of the American delegation gives the assurance that the achievemnt so far is gratifying and indi- catiye of satisfactory results in the end. Just how far they are in the way of ad- iusting any one of the main questions or what the prospects are for general reef procity treaty, the commissioners will not say. but repeatedly assert that they are trying to get together" and hope to suc- ceed
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Monument to be Erected

Richmond, Va, September 2O.-At a meet ing of the Richmond Daughters of the Con- federacy held today the following was adopted:
 '"fhe Richmond Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, have at meeting at Lee Camp hall, September 20 1898, resolved to inaugurate a movement to erect a monu- ment over the grave of Winnie Davis Ghe Daughter of the Confederacy), feeling sure that this work will meet with the sympathy of all lovers of the south, Daughters of the Confederacy, veteran associations Sons of Veterans and many others over the whole country. The said chapter requests that all who desire to engage in this work of love will send in their names at once, as 1t is the intention of the chapter to have the monument commenced January l, 1859.
 The chapter will attend the funeral in bOdy
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
WERE GUARDED BY POLICE
To Keep the Crowd from Offering Them
 Any Violence.
THE INHABITANTS PLEAD FOR ALMS
Order Issued for the Return of Refugees to Their Farms Offering Absolute Protection to All Those
 Who Comply.

Havana, September 2O-At 10 o'clock this morning the first American flag in Havana was hoisted on the flagstaff of the Trotcha hotel, headquarters of the American evac- uation commission. A gdard of marines was posted at the entrance to the grounds. Colonel Clous and Captain Payne stood on the roof of the hotel at either side of the flagstaff. At 10 o'clock sharp a quarter master of the steamer Resolute hoisted the flag, which unfurled and futtered proudly in the breeze.
 All the members of the commission raised their hats and cheered the Stars and Stripes. The approaches to the grounds at either end of the street were patrolled by squads of the Guarda Civile in order that the commissioners might not be molested.
 This morning a widow and two children, evidently persons of refinement, but in ab- ject want, approached General Wade and pleaded for relief The widow and children were seated in the dining room of the hotel and given hearty meal Others in need were equally well treated. all who applied receiving relief of some sort.
 The commissioners had nothing to say concerning the report of protest for time on the part of the Spanish commission, de- nying all knowledge of the matter.
 Return of Refugees
 Marquis Cervera, military governor of Mariana, has issued an order providing for the return of refugees from the country reconcentrados to their farms and fields, offering absolute protection to all those go- ing back to their homes and lands. To this end he has arranged for three omni- buses to run twice week from Mariana to different interior points in the vicinity, taking free of charge the families and bag gage of those who wish to return to their homes The civil governor, besides issuing orders to the mayors of Canoa and Batao to consult with the mayor of Maratanao, has set aside the sum of $500 to be distrio- uted among those families to return to la bor on the farms.
 Advices from Matanzas continue to report great distress and spread of sickness, 10 remedy which, it is asserted, the city can do absolutely nothing. Bishop Santander of this diocese this morning had long m terview with Captain-General Blanco, sup posedy for the purpose of considering the position of the clergy after the evacuation of the island.
 Dr. Jose Congosto, secretary general or Cuba, who is accredited to the spanish commission to Paris, will sail on Saturday via New York and Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21

favorable. In Mississippi, southwestern Texas and some sections of Kansas and Missouri, however, rains have retarded farm work. A slight improvement is noted in the cotton crops in eastern portions of the cotton region, rotting and shedding are decreasing, the bulk of the crop is open and picking is progressing rapidly. In the central portion of the cotton region there are about the same conditions prevailing as in the previous week. Picking is progress ing as the weather permits, but shedding and rust continue in Mississippi; oata- plliars and worms are again damaging the crop in Louisiana. Some damage has re- suited from heavy rain in Arkansas. In Texas the bulk of the early crop is open and picking is well advanced, although plckers are scarce in some localities The report indicates that the top crop will be short In South Carolina, Georgia, Okla homa and Texas.
 Late tobacco is doing well except in Maryland, where it needs rain. In Ken- lucky some damage was done by hail on the 15th
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
U. s. SOLDIERS
 CAUSING WORRY To the Chinese Fruit Growers of
 Hawaii. SENATOR MORGAN TALKS Favors State Government for the Island, But Predicts That It VIII Get Ter ritorial Government for
 the Present.
SENATOR MORGAN TALKS

Honolulu September 12, (via San Fran ders in Honolulu are causing the good peo- pie of this peaceful community much wor- ry. Acts of vandalism are becoming fre- quent and General King has issued orders for a court of. inquiry to investigate al- legged lawless acts committed by soldiers and to assess the amount of damage caus- ed.
 Chinese fruit growers and vegetable gar deners have been the favorite victims of the soldiers and their gardens have been raided and destroyed.
 daily sessions, but nothing is given out for publication.
 The commission will probably not leave for San Francisco before September 25
 Senator Morgan, in an interview is quot ed as saying:
 T have always been in favor of a state government for Hawaii, and am so still. Speaking for myself, however, and not for the commission, am inclined to think that you will have territorial government at present. You have not asked for state gov ernment, and I doubt very much if the com mission will recommend one. As the terri tory of Hawaii. you will have your own legislature, of which you will elect the members. The territorial officers to be ap- pointed by President Mckinley will be q governor and a secretary, a United States district attorney, whose duties similar to those of the attorney general of Hawaii, and United States marshal, who performs the same duties as your present marshal, but on only United States business. The United States will of course take charge of the custom house and postal department, but in all other matters you will be your own masters. You will make your own laws, subject to the approval of congress. The territory of Hawaii has a great future before it, and with the increase of popula- tion and business that must come from an- nexation and all that is implied by it. the road to statehood cannot be a long one The opening of the Nicaragua canal, an en- terprise which must be carried to consum- nation in very short period, will still further advance the prosperity of the islands"
 MT. Dole for the time being still signs as "President of the Republic of Hawaii" and the processes of court will run as hereto fore.
 Princess Kaulanais' reception in honor of the American commission! given at Alma hua on the 7th, was brilliant success General Merriam and staff General King and staff, Colonel Barber and staff, govern ment officials, army and navy officers, ex- Queen Liluokalani and several hundred prominent society people of the city at tended.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
SECOND ARMY CORPS.
Maj.-Cen Graham Desires the Troops
 to Remain at Camp Meade.

Camp Meade, Middletown Pa, September 2O.-Major General Graham thinks the war department will not be in a hurry to break up the Second army corps. His troops are accustome dto the cold weather of the north, and they would probably withstand the rigors of the climate at Camp Meade better than the enervating atmosphere of the south. The only southern regiments in the corps are the Second West Virginia, First Maryland and the Second Tennessee. All the others from the north. General Graham favors the retention of the trool s at Camp Meade until 1t becomes necessary to send them to the West Indies or the Philippines The health conditions of the camp are improving, and outside of the New York regiments, there is little sick ness.
 The Second West Virginia started this morning on march to Gettysburg to at tend the dedication Thursday week of a regimental monument
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
AT CAMP POLAND,
Two Deaths Reported at the Division
 Hospital Yesterday.

Camp Roland, Knoxville, Tenn, Septem- Der 2O.-The Fourteenth Minnesota regiment is now en route to it's home. The regiment has been ready to leave for three days, but transportation facilities acceptable to the officers were not furnished until today.
 Uhis morning rumor became current that the regiment had been ordered to re- main here. This proved false, however. The regiment is moving in three sections, composed of Pullman sleepers. Three pal ace stock cars carry the officers horses The first section left tonight at o'clock, the second followed at 7:S0 o'clock, and the
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
NO NEW CASES.
Mississippi Authorities Shut off River Communications With New Orleans.

Jackson, Miss, September 2O.-No new cases of yellow fever have apepared in Jackson. J. H. Manley, the only patient died today and was hastily buried near the spot where the man Kilgore was buried. His companion who has been nursing him was sent north on the midnight train and tomorrow the infected building will be thoroughly fumigated.
 The board of health has adopted an or dinance forbidding all steamboats and oth- CT water craft clearing from New Orleans to land at any point in Mississippi This order will stop all river traffic northward until the marine hospital service places in- spectors on all boats landing at Mississippi points. DTS. Tackett and Anderson, em- ployed by the government in the Santiago hospitals, have rendered their services by cable to the state in case of an epidemic Three new cases are reported at Taylors Station. No reports from Orwood today. The board of health has ordered that all articles of freight in frst-class be admit ted to the state from New Orleans, under the rules and regulations adopted at At lanta convention.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21

third pulled out of the city at 10 o'clock. The trains go from this city to Hartman over the Southern railway, from Hartman to Burgin over the Cincinnati Southern, from Burgin to Louisville over the South ern railway, from Louisville to Chicago over the Big Four by way of Indianapolis, and from Chicago to St. Paul over the Chi cago and Northwestern. It is understood that the regiment will reach St. Paul on Thursday afternoon.
 Two deaths were reported today from the division hospital They were Corporal L. K. Boyce, Company L, and Private Wli- liam Henrietta of Company M, First west Virginia regiment. The remains will De shipped to Corry, Pa, and MoundsVille' w. Va, their respective homes.
 Twenty Sisters of Charity arrived today from Chickamauga, and will nurse m the hospital. The hospital record for today IS:
 Twenty received, 24 released; deaths' , 292 remaining.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED
Movement on Foot to Raise Necessary
 Money for That Purpose.
DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY
Officially Informed of the Death of Miss Davis by an Order Issued by Mrs. Kate Cobell Cur
 rie, President

Narragansett Pier, R. l., September 20.- It has been decided that the body of Miss Winnie Davis, after a brief service here, will be forwarded to Richmond on the tram leaving here at 10:10 o'clock Thursday morning. The journey should be completed at 9:05 a. m Friday.
 When the body reaches Kingston Junc- ton, R. L. Thursday morning, it will be placed on a funeral car of the Pennsylvania road, attached to the Colonial Express or the New Haven road. The body will reach Washington at 9:45 p. m., and leave for Richmond at 430 a. m. Friday.
 The hour for holding the final services has not been decided upon.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Lawton's Bill of Health.

Washington, September 20.-Nearly 1,2oo of the American troops at Santiago are on the sick list, and General Lawton reports Ss new cases of fever today. His report sent to the war department tonight is as follows:
 Santiago, September 2O.-Adutant-Gen- eral Washington; Sick, 1,1S7; fever, 679; new cases, S8; returned to duty, 2S9.
 Deaths: w. Johnson, Eighth Illinois; Fe- lix Boswell, Ninth United States vs1un- teers; Albert Richardson, Ninth United States volunteers: j. J. Nicoden, First H. linois; J. J. Blake, Fifth Urited States volunteers; R. L. Coulson, Third United States volunteers; Walter Grain, Third United States volunteers.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
WHEELER WILL RESIGN.
Will Retire pm Army Service to Re-
 enter Congress,

Montauk Point, N. Y, September 2O.- General Wheeler, who fully expects 42s re- turn to congress, will resign from the army service early in October He says he will do what he can for his men in having them located in healthful camp when he leaves the service.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
WHISPERING OUT
 SIGNAL CORPS Gen. GrGG|y Takes Occasion to Compliment His Men, RECORD OF THEIR GOOD WORK Were First to Reach and Last to Leave Santiago,
 < SUFFERED MANY =,s.IIoNs
 SC But Bore Them All vS z he FOrti- tude of True : , srs.
 c.S THE AMERICAN 44>3 MY IN CUBA Was Not Isolated a Single Day Owing to the Rapidity With Which Signal Men Established Telepraphic
But Bore Them All VS $ he Forti-
 tude of True : srs.
THE AMERICAN 4.S MY IN CUBA
Was Not Isolated a Single Day Owing to the Rapidity With Which Signal Men Established Photographic
 Communication.

Washington, September 2O.-The disin- begun today when orders were issued for the relief from active duty of the Four teenth company with view to its furlough and muster out. General Greedy, in izsu- ing this order, takes advantage of the op- portunity to issue address to his men, of whose record he has just reason to be proud. He says that while detained him self by his multitudinous duties from par ticipatng at the front, he cannot permit his to return to private life without acknowledging their loyal, efficient and valuable services" In reciting the services rendered by the corps, General Greedy says:
 Tn the Santiago campaign, you were the first of the army to arrive you were the last to leave. Destroying within range of Spanish guns the submarine cables that gave the enemy daily information of in- estimable value, when the occupation -, Santiago was ordered, you repaired cables with such ceerity that you opened oom- munication between the United States ma rine camp at Guantanamo and New York City on June 21, the day prior to the land- ing of the Fifth army corps off Santiago. Battles may be fought and epidemics spread, but speedy communications must nevertheless be maintained and owing to your efforts the American army in Cuba has not been isolated.
 a single day.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Rosser Held for Murder,

San Francisco, September 2O.-Walter Rosser, the Tennesse soldier who shot Henry Hildebrandt, was held to answer for his crime in Judge Joachimson's court to- day. Rossers attorneys made no showing before the court, preferring to save their arguments for the higher court.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Committee to Attend Funeral.

Houston, Tex, September 20.-General J. B. Policy, commanding Texas division United Confederate veterans, today ap- pointed a committee of distinguished vet erans to attend the funeral of Miss Winnie Davis The committee Is directed to pro- ceed at once to Richmond The men com- posing it are Colonel R. G. Love- Mir w D. Cleveland Major George B. Zimpleman General H. B. Stoddard General w. H. Young, Major s. Charles Hume, Colonel l.. l.. Daffin, Colonel A. Faulkner and Major G. A. Ountan
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
The End Very Near

Dedhar, Mass, September 20.-Mr. Bay ard continuously loses ground, although his wonderful constitution makes a strong re- sistance He passed a restless night last right and today was considerably weaker than at any time during his sickness. The end is looked for in the course of a few days
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
General Meyer Renominated.

New Orleans September 20-The demo- crats of the First Louisiana district today renominated General Adolph Meyer for congress. The Second district democrats tonight also rendered a unanimous renomi- nation to Robert c. Davey. In neither con- vention were national issues mentioned
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Summary of Crop Conditsons

Washington, September 20.-The govern ment weekly summary of crop conditions is as follows: The week ending September l9, 1898, on the whole, has been generally
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Japan's Reply Favorable

government has replied to the circular of Count Muravieff, the Russian foreign miil- ister suggesting international disarma ment. The reply supports the czars prop ositj~-
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Richard Malcolm J ohnston Dying

Baltimore September 2O.-Richard Nal. colm Johnston, the novelist and lecturer is reported as dying in the Maryland hos pital ia this city.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Cable and Land Lines

Tn the Cuban campaign you arranged maintained and operated a system of cable and land lines, partly commercial, partly war cables, partly flying telegraph lines and partly telephone lines that enabled the executive mansion in Washington to headquarters of the army before Santiago. When the city fell your lines followed im- medately headquarters as it moved in.
 ''No one will ever know the difficulties physical and moral, climatic and service under which you labored in Cuba. Heat and thirst hunger and fatigue-these pre- sent sufferings with impending disease and death you endured and faced uncom- plainingly with the rest of the army, but these conditions never prevented the prompt, cheerful and efficient discharge of the important duties devolving undemit- tlngly day and night on the signal corps.
 Tn Porto Rico you were ever well in ad vance, participating as scouts and skirm ishers in the occupation of towns. From the beginning to the end of the campaign you kept each command in teegraphc or commanders.
 Tn the Philippines you were always to the front and throughout (sfege operations constructed and maintained telegraphic and telephonc lines in the advanced trenches at Manila, remaining with the rest . f the army daily under fire. The con- nections by cable of the principal forts in our great harbors and the initiation ftnd installment of an entirely neiA electrical fire control system, were also your labors.
The age-herald., 1898-09-21
Monotonous Conditions

While your services everywhere have been of the highest character, you have especially illustrated the development of character necessary to expert work by your devotion as officers and your obedi- ence as men under the trying and monoton- ous conditions of camp and garrison life where the soldier and officer are fashioned day by day for the supreme moment of battle.
 'As our roads part, and the greater num- Der of the signal corps go back to the paths of civilian life, the chief signal officer gives you all God-speed hoping that the hardship of war while making you advocates of all peace that is shameless and not unpatriotic will ever make you mindful of the value and welfare of the signal corps of which you have been so great part"
The age-herald., 1898-09-21

Toledo, September 2.-(2:20 a. m.)-Su- perintendent Parks and one of the un- known injured men died early this morn- ing of their injuries, making the number of fatalities ten.