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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEETING.
William c. Foote Detailed as Actingi
 Clerk of the Departmemt.

The fire commissioners last night held long meeting lasting until nearly midnight. The trouble which occurred at No. 2's house on Artisan street not came up for investigation It seems that some of the men at the house on the night before the Fourth stayed out in front of the engine house later than is allowed by the rules of the depart ment and it is alleged that they be- came involved in a dispute. Several members of the company were called before the board last night and ques- toned about the affair and the board later voted to direct President Ames to No. 2s house and reprimand the three men who were out of the house after hours. The rules of the department provide that all members of the de- partment stationed at engine houses shall be inside their houses at 10:30 at night, and the attention of the cap- tain will be called to this rule.
 1eHIy M. JUllllSOil, Ol 4No z, was before the board on the charge of disobeying the orders of his captain, and leaving the house to go to dinner. The board voted that he be reprimand- ed by the president and that he be not allowed any leave of absence until af- ter September 1.
 The acting chief, Marshal Fancher, was instructed to detail William c. Foote, hoseman of No. g, to act as clerk of the department at headquarters. MT. Foote will probably begin his duties as clerk on August 2, when the term for which George Hugo was appointed acting clerk, expires.
 Chief Hubbard's leave of absence was extended until he is able to return for duty He is now in Philadelphia and is quite i'll. The resignation of John G Mulvey, substitute fireman, was ac- ceDted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
TEN EYCK WINS AGAIN. With His CIub-NIate, Lewis, He Takes Senior Double Sculls

Philadelphia, July 22.-The twenty-s sixth annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen was opened here to-day under the most fa- vorable auspices. The weather was all that could be desired. Ten Eyck, of Henley fame, and his club mate Lewis, won the senior double sculls in fine style. The other crews entered were Marsh and Monaghan and Margorum and Halsted of Philadelphia. Ten Eyck and Lewis started out in the lead, but Marsh and Monaghan quickly caught them. The Wachusetts pair then be- gan to row as pretty a race as has been seen in a long time. Their blade work was perfect, and they soon had the lead again. At the three-quarters stake, Ten Eyck and Lewis were a length in front of Marsh and Monaghan. They kept up their pretty sculling and won by two lengths. Margorum and Ha1sted were about six lengths behind Marsh and Monaghan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
The Confederate Reunton

Atlanta, Ga, July 22.-The city was decorated with endless miles of bunting for the Confederate veterans parade. Mrs. Stonewau Jackson, Miss Winnie Davis, Mrs John B. Gordon and Mrs. Cabelle Currie, president of the Daugh- ters of the Confectionery, occupied car riages. as did also General and Mrs. Longstreet, General and Mrs. Hooker, and General Wade Hampton. General Gordon at the auditorium meeting in- troduced Miss Winnie Davis. the veter- ans giving her great ovation. A reso- lution was passed to substitute for The War of the Rebellion the ex- pressfon The Civil War Between the States" Charleston, S. C., was select ed as the place for the encampment next July. Adjourned sine die.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
WOMEN OF THE RUSSIAN COURT
Greatly Upset Because Cxarina Has Fora
 bidden Sm oIeing in Her Presence.

London, July 22.-The Daily Tele- graph to-day publishes a dispatch from St. Petersburg which says that the wo- men of the Russian court are greatly upset at the fact that the czarina has forbidden cigarette smoking in her presence. The dispatch adds that the women have petitioned her majesty to withdraw the prohibitory ukase, point ing out that women smoke cigarettes at all the courts of Europe and that there are smokers among the crowned heads of Europe and the princesses of blood royal, including the dowager czarina, the Empress of Austria, the Queen of Roumania, the Queen Regent of Spain and the Queen of Portugal, while, they allege, the greatest devotee of all Is Princess Henry of Prussia, the sister of the czarina.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23

natural to suppose that when the military governor finds those who have been im- planted by the Spanish crowdn and not by the municipality, he will proceed to substi- ute others in their stead.
 According to the spirit pervading the presidents proclamation, the only authority will be the military governor and his aides and the municipal authorities of the local ity We ourselves recognize the necessity of continuing ad interim in operation all laws other than political. I have, with other lawyers, been engaged in formulating these laws, with certain slight changes nec- eSsary to the new regime.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
IN ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.
Exciting Experience of Wolf WooIfson
 Yesterday Afternoon.

An attempt was made by two men yesterday afternoon about 5:15 to rob Wolf Woolfson, man seventy three years of age, who keeps a store at 353 Grand avenue, and who lives over the store One of the two men was captur- ed by Policeman Ward and gives the name of John H. Moran, but the other had not been captured at o'clock this morning. Woolfson has been quite i'll for some time and has employed a clerk. Shortly after o'clock this af- ternoon two men entered the store when the clerk was out and after rum maging about one of them, who was later found to be Moran, went up stairs and finding MT. Woolfson there demanded money. Woolfson refused and began to scream. Moran then grabbed him by the neck and began to choke him. A struggle ensued in the course of which Woolfsons shirt was torn off and his arms and neck badly scratched. Moran had a club in his hand but did not use it. Finally Moran becoming alarmed at the nOlSe lndI was being made, ran down stairs and with his partner left the store. Woolfson, when Moran left, went to an upstairs window and began yelling for the po- lice. Policeman Ward heard the cries and came running up. He was inform ed of what had occurred and started in pursuit of the two men. He traced them through Maltby place to James street and to Saltonstall avenue. Ward was just turning into Saltonstall ave nue when he saw the two fugitives just a little ways ahead of him. One of the men in his running had knocked over a child and was picking it up and he raising from his stopping posture saw the officer and started to run. Ward gave chase and soon caught the one giving the name of Moran, who at first protested his innocence, but finally con- fessed and then tried to bribe the off, cer to let him go. Ward, however, took him back to Woolfsons store, where Woolfson identified him as the men who had demanded money from him and afterwards choked him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
HOLD-UP ON s4NT.1 FE ROAD.
That of Thursday Night One of the
 BOldest Attempted in Texas.


 Boldest Attempted in Texas
 Houston, Texas, July 22,-Details of the hold-up on the Santa Fe road near Fort Worth last night show it to have been one of the boldest ever attempted in Texas. The train reached Saginaw about midnight. Two men crawled over the tender and without a word opened fire on the engineer and fire man. Fireman w. w. Whitmaker was struck in the head and breast and fell to the floor of the cab dead. Engineer Joseph Williams was shot in the left leg and so badly hurt that he was un- able to obey the command of the ban dits to start the engine The robbers then threw the engineer and the body ot the fireman together and took charge of the train, which they ran to within three miles of Fort Worth. Here they were joined by two other robbers. The four men went to the express car and demanded admittance, but Messen- ger Howard refused to open the door. A stick of dynamite was placed under the car with the fuse lighted and the bandits retreated to avoid the explo- sion. The fuse failed to explode the charge, and before it. could be fired four officers reached the scene and opened fire, but the bandits escaped Some seventy shots were exchanged one off cer being hit. A reward of S1, 900 for each robber has been offered and sev- eral posses are in pursuit.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23

Madrid, July 22.-6 p. m.-In an inter- view in the Correspondence Militar or gan of the army, Senor Gamazo, minis ter of public instruction, is quoted as saying: "The suspension of constitu- tional liberty cannot be agreeable to the press because it abrogates freedom and prevents the publication of news which costs much. But at this mo- ment, what can the government do but check the hostile campaigns waged against it? I was the first to beg the cabinet to treat the question as urgent and I do not regret my action. l will say from my seat in parliament that I am convinced l did a real service to my country.
 At the same time I can give you news which will please the press. The suspension of the constitution will not last long for several reasons. One of them is the calmness displayed by the people and the army. It is not for me to conceal the intentions of the govern men which are to conclude an honor able peace, which will in the first place satisfy the aspirations of the army. Af- ter that, if Senor Sagasta thinks fit, he will ask he queen regent if she still has confidence in her present advisers. "
 The directors of the leading neWspa- papers waited upon Senor Sagasta, the premier, late this afternoon, urging him to abolish the existing state office of censorship.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
MOTHER NATAL SUCCESS,
An Expedition to Nipe Resulting in
 Obstruction of Spanish Cruiser

Distraction or spanish Cruiser.
 Washington, July 22.-The following message has been received at the navy department:
 Playa, July 22.-Expedition to Nipe has been entirely successful although the mines have not ben removed for want of time. The Spanish cruiser Jorge Juan, defending the place, was destroyed without loss on our part. The Annapolis and Wasp after wards proceeded from Nipe to assist in the lanulng of the commanding general of the army on arrival at Porto Rico.
 Sampson. The foregoing dispatch is more inn portant than appears on the surface. The Bay of Nipe lies on the north coast of Cuba. It is purposed to establish a base there, which will save at least two days in getting supplies. It will also form a good point of operations against Holguin. not far distant, and if it should develop unfortunately that a re- straining hand must be laid upon the Cubans themselves, Nipe, in connection with Santiago, would be an effective means of doing this.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
Cuban vice-president,s Manifesto.

New York July 22.-After a consul tation at the office of the Cuban junta to-day the following statement was given out by Domingo Mendez Capote, the vice president of the Cuban repub- lie:
 I have not received any official informa- tion concerning the reported misunderstand- ing between General Garcia and General Shafter. If there has been any such mis- understanding I regret 1t very much The letter accredited to General Garcia states that he has referred the matter to our civil government and to his commander-in-chief. I personally, then, acting secretary of war, drafted the resolution passed by the civil government May 12, 1898, pledglng the most complete cooperation with the American forces. We fully appreciate the great and glorious conduct of the United States In coming to our aid for the sole purpose of Hbera ting us from the Spanish yoke and we have the utmost faith in the pledges made in our behalf that we may enjoy our lb- erty as an independent republic. Under the circumstances we will certainly fulfill the pledges we have made as to complete CO., operation and will do all in our power to expel the common enemy as soon as pos sible, following such plans as may be sug- gested by the American commanders.
 I will return to Cuba as soon as possible, and there on the ground will fully inves- tigate and report as to existing differences. I am absolutely convinced, and I can state with authority that the objects of the American administration are Identical with those proclaimed by us This Intention on our part we have published in all our docu- ments and more especially in a proclama- tion of President Masso, dated April q, 1898, which was issued in ccordance with a resolution passed by our council of govern ment This proclamation pledges the per feet security of life and property of all residents of Cuba, whatever may be their nationality and political faith. The prOcla- nation of President Mckinley concerning the establishment of an American military government expresses these Identical ob- iects I have carefully examined the dOcu- ment and comprehend that It fairly stated the position which the United States will nssume in Cuba and I believe it to be very reasonable As the proclamation states that all pOlitical relations of the inhabitants in Cuua have ceased. it follows that all func- tionaries and institutions representing Spain have also passed away. The president has been careful to state that the native c,,nstabulary and the judges might continue exercising their functions, but It Is only
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
NO DEPTHS YESTERDAY.
War Department Receives Cheering
 News From General Shafter.

Washington, July 22.-At 11:30 o'clock tonight Adjutant General Corbin re- ceived dispatch from General Shafter announcing that there had been mo deaths to-day" This was cheering in- telligence to cabinet officials. The out break of yellow fever among the troops at Santiago has given the administra- tion much concern, but the belief is expressed that the disease will be crushed without serious loss to General Shafter's corps. General Corbin early in the night received a private cable gram from General Shafter informing him that his son, who accompanied Shafter to Cuba, is in the hospital with yellow fever There are hopes of his recovery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
THE UPRISINGS IN CHINA.
The One i'm Vicinity of Canton Not Yet
 Subdued,

Hong Kong, July 22.-Advices receiv- ed here from Canton say the rebellion in that part of China has not yet been subdued. The viceroy is sending more troops to the disturbed districts. Five hundred braves have been ordered to enlist for the protection of Canton. One thousand braves will proceed to Kwang Si, and the fleet under Admiral Kok- wanmun has been ordered to prepare to proceed to Kwang Si.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
Stnr POinter's Fast Mile.

Detroit, Mich, July 22-The feature of to-days racing at Crosse Point track was Star Pointers attempt to lower the worlds record of :59 IA, made by him. self Although the big horse failed to accomplish this, his time, 2:01 1-2, is remarkably good for so early in the season. The track was in prime condition for speeding, but the weather was rather cool for fast time. Star Pointers time by quarters was: 30 1-2, 1:O1 1-4, 1:32, POI 1-2. This broke the track record of 2:02 made by Robert J.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
Tyyenty-seyenth Regiment Reunion

The twenty-seventh regiment reunion committee met yesterday afternoon in the office of City Controller Brown, president of the regimental association, to arrange for the reunion to be held on September '. It is probable that the reunion will be held at Lighthouse Point, although it has not yet been definitely settled. The members of the committee are Major Benjamin D. Brown, B. G. Mansfield and w. w. Price
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
4 REoUESr FROM MADRID.
Spanish Government DesiSnates Place
 for Landing of Prisoners.

for Landing of Prisoners.
 Washington, July 22.-The Madrid government has recognized the propos- ed return by the United States of the Santiago prisoners to Spain. This fact was communicated to the war depart ment tonight in the following dispatch from General Shafter, dated Santiago de Cuba, July %:
 q am just in receipt of letter from General Toral saying the Spanish sec retary of war desires the troops landed at Vigo, Coruna, on the Atlantic, and at Santander, on the Bay of Biscay'
 The request of the Spanish govern ment will be compiled with unless some thing unforeseen should prevent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
Died at the Hospital.

Miss Emma Skinner of Middlefeld, Conn.,, died of consumption at the New Haven hospital yesterday afternoon, having been at the hospital since April 21. She was thirty-seven years of age and leaves a mother.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
Against American Annexation.

London. July 23.-The Berlin corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: ''The powers with the exception of Great Britain have agreed not to allow an American annexation of the Philip pines or an anglo-American protectors ate ossr the islands"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
Perished in the Flames,

Naugatuck, July 22.-A barn owned by N. s. Andrews estate on Andrews avenue was set afire by some children, who were playing in it this afternoon, and totally destroyed. A four -year-old son of James Sullivan also perished in the flames.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
P.trnIoum Field Africa.

London, July 23.-The Cape Town correspondent of the Daily Mail says: Tt is asserted here that a valuable petroleum field has been discovered within thirty miles of BuluYayo.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
Band Concert nt InscsIxn snnare.

The band concert committee last night assigned the Old Guard band to give the concert on Jocelyn Square next Wednesday night. The committee will meet again next Thursday night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23

Madrid, July 22.-According to a dis patch from Hong Kong, the insurgents attacked Manila, but were repulsed with loss of 500, the Spaniards having fifty killed and wounded. A second at tack was equally unsuccessful.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
SAGASTA IS SEEKING PEACE
PRELIATTNARY STA GE OF NEGOTIA-
 TI0NS ENTERED UPON.
Premier Reported as Admitting This Says the Intentions of the Government Are to Conclude m Honorable Peace Which VIII i'm First Place Satisfy the Asn{rHttnna nf tho Army.
Aspirations of the Army.

London, July 23-The Madrid corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: 'Se- nor Sagasta told a representative of Fl Imparcial to-day (F'riday) that the government had already entered upon the preliminary stage of peace nego- tiations. General Polavieja has arrived queen regent tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
President Issues a Manifesto.

Washington, July 22--A letter writ ten by General Garcia was read and discussed at some length at the cabinet meeting to-day and the opinion was expressed that it evidently was based upon a wrong conception of the pur- poses and motives of our people. These, it was said should long ago have been explained to him and to all of the Gu ban leaders. If it was true, as had been reported, member of the cabi- net said, that Garcia was not invited to participate in the ceremonies attending the raising of the American flag over Santiago, it was mistake.
 Everything reasonable, he said, should be done to keep the friendship of the insurgents. Of course, it was said, it is not the intention of this gov- ernment to drive the Spaniards out and then formally turn the island over to the insurgents or to any other particu- lar class or faction. This government had never intimated such @ purpose, but on the contrary, it was we'll under stood that a stable government for and by all of the people of Cuba had been the only purpose and end sought to be attained.
 The details incident to the establish ment of such a government, it was said, have never been discussed by the cabi- net at any great length, but there could be no difference of opinion as to the general plan. All of the people of the island must be given an opportunity to express their views as to the character of the constitution under which they were to live, and also as to the men who should make and execute the laws. The insurgent Cubans certainly could not consistently ask for more than this.
 Secretary Alger stated late in the day said there was no foundation for the re- ports that the Cubans had been cut off from rations. The secretary had talk during the afternoon with Senor Que sada, secretary of the Cuban legation here, which was very satisfactory to all concerned. Up to the present time not word has been heard from Gen eral Shafter concerning the letter Gen. eral Garcia is said to have written him and pending official adv1ces, Secretary Alger will not discuss the reported clash between the Cuban and American commanders, further than this, he says he feels confident all friction will be al- layed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23

London, July 23.-The Hong Kong correspondent of the Daily Mail says: 'The latest mail from Manila reports that the rebels have lately suffered sev- eral reVerses and have lost territory south of Malatue. General Aguinaldo has issued an absurd proclamation dealing chiefly with official insignia. He, as president of the Philippine min istry, is to wear a gnI1 collar, with a gold triangular pendant, engraved with the sun and three stars and to carry a gold whistle as well as a stick with a gold handle and a tassel of gold. The badges of innumerable other officials are minutely dealt with in the procla- nation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23

Manila, July 19, via Hong Kong, July 22-The disembarkation of the Ameri- can troops composing the second expe- dition is being pushed with the utmost energy. The colored regiment is all ready in the field near Paranaio, and other regiments will be transferred without any loss of time from the transports, to the camp in native boats. The United States cruiser Boston has been detailed to cover the landing par ties. She now occupies a position al- most within range of the guns of Fort Malato, which is only 9 snort distance from Manila proper. The brigade commanded by General Anderson Is still at Cavite, but his troops are ready to march. The arrival here of the United States monitor Monerey is anx- ously expected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
DECLINED TO SURRENDER.
The Spanish Troops at San Louis and
 Palmas.

Washington, July 22.-The war de- partment has posted the following bull letin:
 Santiago, July 22 To Adjutant General Corbin, Washing ton:
 Sent two troops of cavalry with Span ish officers and Lieutenant Miley to re- ceive surrender of Spanish troops at San Luis and Palmas. They had not heard of loss of Cervera's squadron or of Toral's surrender. They decline to surrender unless they could come in and see for themselves. A detachment of officers and men came in last night and returned this morning, apparently satisfied. (Signed) Shafter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23

Hong Kong, June 22.-Letters receiv- ed here from Cavite dated July 10 diff fer from the advices received direct from Manila, The former say the in- surgents have been repulsed near Ma nila and that they are now making less progress. There is also said to be much dissension among them owing to alleg- ed bribery on the part of priests. Aguinaldo it is further said, refuses to be subordinated to the United States. He does not seem to realize his posi- tion, as evidenced by his appointment of a cabinet and the formal hoisting of the insurgent flag. About 1,500 Amer jeans, it also appears from the letters from Cavite, have been landed half way between Manila and Cavite and the United States cruiser Boston has gone to support them in case of an emergency.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-07-23
AGUINALDO MEETS REYERSES
CONFIRM1TORY -ADVTCES THAT HE
 HAS BEEN REP PULSED.

to One Despatch the Insur- gents Lost 500 in an Attack on Manila They Also Lose Territory South of Malatue-AguinaIdo' Absurd Procla- nation.