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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17

the first town in the island to possess officers chosen by the popular will
 The steamer Juan Forguas arrived here from Barcelona with provisions for the Spanish troops, but as there is g. supply for two months still here, the steamer proceeded for Havana, where she will discharge. After the details of the evacuation have been arranged the movable property and military equipment which the Spaniards may properly remove. if they desire to do so, will be inventoried separately. The commission may arrange to purchase such equipment as it desires to retain. This will include field guns and possi- ply certain movable fixtures in the pub lie buildings, and a vast quantity of Cardiff coal which was shipped here for Admiral Cervera's s fleet. Two hun dred and fifty members of the Sixth Massachusetts regiment are sick.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
THE OREGON AND THE IOWA
SECRETARY OF N1VYLONG SPEAKS
 OF THEIR DESTINATION.
lulu but May Go to Manila-States That Congress at Its Next Session May See the Advisability of an Increase im the Number of War Vessels.

New York, Sept. 16.-Secretaries Long and Bliss, and Attorney General Griggs arrived here tonight from Washington. Secretary Long said
 There is no significance in my visit to this city. am simply on my way to Hingham, Mass, to attend to some private matters" When asked what the ultimate destination of the Oregon and Iowa were, he said: These war ships have been ordered to Honolulu. D
 Will they go from there to Manila?' The secretary reflected a moment and said: "Yes, they may go to Manila. You see, we robbed the Pacific squad ron of two vessels and it is no more than just that we rturn them again af- ter we have gotten through with them" In talking on the subject of the new vessels, he said: Congress at it's next session may see the advisability of an increase in the number of war vessels. The three that have been awarded to Cramps, the Norfolk yard and the Union iron works of San Franicsco will be formidable vessels. They will have an increased coal capacity, increased speed, and in- creased tonnage. This has been one of the results of the recent war;
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
4 CTTON AGAINST COLLEG ES.
Another Step in the Fight Over the
 Fayerweather Millions.

New York, Sept 16.-Judge Lacombe to-day signed an order restraining the trustees of Amherst, Bowdoin, Dart mouth, Hamilton, Williams, Adelbert, Park, Lafayette, Maryville, Marietta, Wabash, Yale, Columbia, the Univer- sity of Rochester, Union Theological seminary, the University of Virginia, Hampton Normal and Agricultural in- stftution and Wesleyan university from disposing of any money paid to them from the Alleged secret trust in, of or concerning the residuary estate of Daniel B. Fayerweather, until the final eharing of the suit brought against them and the executors of the will by Emma s. Fayerweather and May A. Wachter. The order was presented by William Bliakee and Roger Sherman, complainants' solicitors. The colleges received s120.O00 each from the estate. The action is brought to obtain posses sion of one-half of the estate of $6,OO0,- O0O
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
WEST INDIAN HURRICANE.
The Worst Similar Visitation Experi-
 enced During the Century.

Kingston, Jamaica Sept. 16.-The hurricane of Sunday was undoubtedly the worst similar visitation experienced by the West Indies during the century, not excepting those of 1869 and 1867, both in violence and extent. The hur- ricane swept along the island chain, from Barbados westward to St. Vincent and thence northward to St. Kits, where it was last heard from. Bar bados suffered mostly from rain, which destroyed the crops and roads, as 1t did at St. Louis and other islands, while the center of the storm swept St. Vincent and Gaudeloupe.
 Details received from St. Vincent show that an unparalleled destruction of life and property has taken place there. Out of a population of 41.000, three hundred were killed and 10000 were injured and rendered homeless. Besides this, owing to the complete de- struction of provisions, they are all starving The island has been abso- lutely gutted by the wind and floods from the mountains in addition to the waves along the coast.
 There has been great loss to shipping along the track of the cyclone. Relief funds are being raised In response to an apepal from the governor of St. Vim cent, where all descriptions of food and clothing and other necessaries were lost in the general destruction. The de- mand for building materials is unlin1- ited. No details of the work of the hurricane have been received from Gaudeloupe.
 London, Sept. 16.-The British bark Belle of Avon, Captain Pugh, previously reported arrived at Durban on ths 14th, has suffered from the effects of the storm. Three of her crew were drouypad
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
Important Order for Its Reorganization
 Issued by Secretary Long.

Washington, Sept. 16.-Secretary Long this afternoon issued an import ant order recognizing the North At lantic squadron. The fleet is reduced from force of about 100 to 32, the re- mainder being detached ready for dis position in the future. The four ves- Yosemite, Yankee and Dixie, with the auxiliary cruisers Badger and Panther, League Island. The fleet as reorganiz- ed will consist of the Indiana, Massa- chusetts, Texas, New York, Brooklyn, Amphitite, Puritan, Miantonomah, Terror, Cincinnati, Montgomery, New ark, San Francisco, Detroit, Marble head, Mayfower, New Orleans, Ban croft, Topeka, Castine, Nashville, Will mington, Bachiss, Princeton, Fern, Wasp, Hist, Resolute, Potomac, Scor- pion, Alvarado
 Another order from the secretary put the following vessels now at Norfolk navy yard out of commissions: Siren, Strange, Tocumseh, Viking, Frolic, Apache. They are not needed now and their crews will be trans ferred to other ships, where they are not short service men. Of the Morgan ships which are to go into reserve at League Island, the Dixie Is manned by Maryland naval militamen, while the Badger, which served as a marine transport as well as a cruiser, carries New Jersey men. These will be honor ably mustered out of the naval ser- vice.
 There will be no change in the flag officers of the North Atlantic squadron in consequence of the reorganization. Rear Admiral Sampson, though in Ha- vana on detached duty will still com- mand the squadron, while Commodore Phillip will command the second sec ton of the fleet. This reorganization of the fleet is probaly the beginning of the execution of program which may include the creation of a Southern Pa cific station.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
RATIFICATION FOR 4 RECETTER,
Stockholders Action Against National
 Ltnseed oil Co.

Chicago, Sept. 16.-Application for a receiver for the National Linseed Oil company was made in the United States court late to-day The bill was filed by Meyer Bernhard who states that is the owner of 800 shares of the stock of the corporation. He sets up the claim that the National Linseed Oil company has became thoroughly disorganized through the operations of its officers and so embarrassed finan- cialIy that it is no longer able to pros ecute it's business with profit The bill of complaint reviews the history of the company from the time of it's organi- Zation in 1887 under the name of the Enterprise Storage and Transit com pany up to the present time The bill asserts that by reason of gross and fraudulent mismanagement on the part of it's managers and directors and the misappropriation by them of it's moneys, revenue and income the con- pany has been paralyZed in it's opera tions and been unable to meet it's agreements. It is also declared that the officers and directors have been ut terIy unmindful of their duties and obligations as such and in violation of the trust imposed in them and con- trary to law have in the name of the company engaged in speculative ven- lures in which large sums were lost.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
4 CRIME JN W.A1.ERToWN.
An Aged Woman Assaulted by New
 Haven Man.

Waterbury, Conn.,, Sept 16-Indica- tions now point to another possible murder in Connecticut, this time Wa tertown being the scene and the possi- ble victim a woman of nearly four score years. Her assailant is John Grant, farm hand, aged about thirty five years, who claims to belong in New Haven, and who was taken into custody by the Waterbury police to- night.
 Grant had been working for Guy Porter of Watertown. The nearest neighbor is Stephen Atwood, an aged farmer, who with his wife, who is about seventy mine years of age, live alone in a cottage on the Middlebury road near Lake Tinnemaug, about mile and a quarter southwest from Watertown.
 It is alleged that Grant visited the house and found the woman alone, choked her, dragged her down stairs and criminally assaulted her. When MT. Atwood reached the house he found his wife unconscious and us soon as possible gave the alarm. Medical aid was summoned, but the woman Is in a most critical condition and the chances are against her surviving the shock. Grant when arrested was try ing to reach New Haven. It is alleged that he was under the influence of hard cider.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
JEWISH NEW YEAR TO-DAY.
A Strict Observance Throughout the
 World.

At six o'clock last evening began the year 5659 of Hebrew chronology, an event observed all over the world with ancient rites and ceremonies by ortho- dox Jews. For ten days there Is a sea- son "of repentance and return to God It is called Rosh Hashonan. The New per- the day of atonement, when there is an unbroken fast for twenty-four voted to thanks for the favors of the last year and the blessing of the fruit allegorically represented by new grapes. According to Hebrew chronol- ogy this is the first day of the lunar month Tishri, and is known as the Feast of the Trumpets, in which the shefar or rams horn is used.
 Every synagogue, together with many large halls was filled with He brew worshippers yesterday and will be to-day. The ceremony Of the New Year is impressive The men sit on one side with their hats on and the wo- men on the other, and the reader, from long parchment scrolls, delivers the lesson of the day in Hebrew.
 The orthodox Jew, no matter how sedulous he may be, suspends all busi- ness. So universal Is the observance of the day that orders were issued by Ad- jutant-General Corbin a few days ago allowing furloughs to Jewish soldiers to return to their homes to celebrate the holidays. Temple Beth-El at Fifth avenue and Seventy-second street in New York has invited all soldiers who desire to attend services there.
 The local observance of the day Is be- ing very strictly observed; yesterday and to-day the business houses of the orthodox Jews are closed. To-day alone the reformed Jews close their stores and shops. Last night at 6:3O services were held in all the local syn agogues, lasting until half-past seven. Big crowds were in attendance every where, as will be the rule at to-day s meetings. Most of the service is taken up in prayer as atonement for the whole year is to be obtained only at New Years.
 This morning services will be held from 6 o'clock to 11:30 by the different congregations. The Jewish children threw sugar into the waters of the har- Dor at the Cedar street bridge yester- day, obeying a mandate to that effect in the ritual to feed the fishes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
THE DREYFUS CASE.
More Interest in 1t Than in the News
 From FnshOda

Paris, Sept. 16.-Off1cial circles and the public generally are in no way per- turbed by the news from Fashoda. On the contrary, they appear to be indif- ferent. Much greater excitement pre- vails respecting the Dreyfus affair. It is understood that M. Maruejouls, min ister of commerce, M. Tillaye, minister of public works and M. Biger, minister of agriculture, will accompany General Zurlinden, minister of war, in retir- ing.
 A curious story is published to the effect that a passenger steamer which, while passing Devils Island, ap- preached closely in order to enable the passengers to see the habitation of Captain Dreyfus was disagreeably surprised by four cannon shots fired from the island. It was learned after wards that all vessels venturing too near were similarly greeted.
 President Faure returned here at midnight and was received by an ova- tion by small crowd which had gath cred apparently betokening that the people still uphold him in the course he has pursued in the Dreyfus case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
Noted Life-saver Dead.

Boston, Sept. 16.-Prof William R. Daily, one of the most noted life-savers of the United States, for many years champion swimmer and champion oarsman of the Pacific slope, and in recent years well known in theatrical circles, died today in South Boston. Death was caused by pneumonia. Forty years ago he went to California where he began teaching swimming. While in California MT. Daly gained a worldwide reputation as a swimmer and during his career saved 3S lives of persons who would surely have drown ed had he not gone to their assistance Besides these he also saved many lives in railroad accidents. In 1884 he was awarded a special gold medal by congress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
Queen Vtctorta's Sympathy.

London, Sept. 16.-Queen Victoria has sent a message of sympathy with the sufferers from the hurricane to the governor of Barbados and the secre- tary of state for the colonies MT Jo- seph Chamberlain has also forwarded him a sympathetic message from the United States where MT. Chamberlain is now on a visit. The governor of Barbados has renewed his appeal for aid. He cables that three quarters of the poulation are without shelter and food and that they are crowding into the populous centers, which, he ex- plains, will not accommodate their own inhabitants. Cargoes of food have been ordered to supply the immediate wants of the sufferers; but the relief must be continuous and must be kept up for a long time to come.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
FIRE ON WALLACE STREET. Sfsk Brothers Barn Destroyed Last
 iSrI,k

A large barn on Wallace street, be- tween Grand avenue and Locust street, belonging to Sisk Bros, the undertak- CTS, was partially destroyed by fire last evening. The loss is estimated at about $1500. The blaze was discov- cred about 7:45 by Patrolman Curran, who sent in an alarm from box 43, at the Grand avenue police station. The fire had gained considerable headway before it was discovered. In the barn at the time were twenty-six horses and several carriages and harnesses. These were all gotten out and saved. A quantity of hay and straw was in the upper part of the barn and 1t was in this that the fire originated, but from what cause is unknown. The entire upper portion of the barn was con- sumed by the flames.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
PARIS PEACE COMMISSION.
Members Arriving in New YOrk-Sail
 To-day on the Cmmpania.

New York, Sept. 1.-Two ot the five peace commissioners named by Presi- dent Mckinley arrived here tonight They were former Secretary of State Day and Senator Frye. MT. Davis came in this afternoon and Hon. White law Reid reached here Thursday. Sen ator Gray is expected to arrive here tomorrow MT. Day said that the peace commission would meet together as a body for the first time on board of the steamship Campania tomorrow afternoon. Not all of the details of commission" he added, "have been ar ranged and they will not be until at a meeting of all the members"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
The Perkins Family.

Middleboro, Mass, Sept. 16.-The members of the Perkins family held q conference to-day and decided that the Identification of the girl was complete. Frank Perkins, the father of the girl, stated that he had ordered a Bridgeport undertaken to ship the remains to Mid dleboro tonight by the Shore Line ex- press. Arrangements have also been made for the funeral, which will be held Sunday at the ePrkins home. The services will be private and no hour has been set and an effort will be made to keep curious persons from the immedi- ate vicinity of the house. It is said that Charles Bourne is only a short dis tance from this town and will come forward if wanted by the police to give evidence. He has not. however, been seen here for several days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
wilkesbarre woman's Belief.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 16.-Mrs Richard R. Thomas of Warrior Run, this county, thinks the body of the woman found in the river at Bridgeport is that of her daughter Grace. She says the description of the murdered woman tallies exactly with that of her daughter. Miss Thomas has been liv- ing in Stamford, Conn.,, for five years past She was in the habit of writing once a week to her mother until about a month ago, since which time nothing has been heard from her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
state Military Service.

Tallahassee, Fla, Sept. Ex-Governor Bloxham to-day issued call addressed to the governors of the various states asking them to appoint delegates to a national convention to assemble in Tampa, February 8, 1899. for the pur- pose of discussing plans for a reor- ganization of the state military service and for placing state troops on the most effective footing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
The Idenfificnfinn.

Bridgeport, Sept. 16.-The first chap ter in the unravelling of the mystery connected with the death of the young woman whose dismembered body was found in the Yellow Mill pond early in the week was brought to a close to-day with the positive Identification of the unfortunate victim as Grace Marian Perkins of Middleboro Mass, and as soon as the legal formalities are com- piled with the remains will be taken by the undertaken now having them in charge to Massachusetts The identifi- cation was made by Frank W. Perkins, father of the girl It was hoped by the girls parents that the remains could be shipped tonight, but Coroner Doten intends to hold an inquest and will summon some of the dead girls relatives in order to get sworn state ments of her identity before he will give permit for their removal. They are now packed in charcoal, awaiting their final disposition.
 The establishment of the identity of the young woman in such a brief time affords great encouragement that the perpetrators of the tragedy will not long escape arrest, but the progress that is being made in this direction by the police is being carefully guarded and to all enquiries Superintendent Bir-
 mingham replies with the stereotyped answer Nothing new" and not word will be said about any features of the case The story of the girls disappear ance and the evnts leading up to them were told to Undertaken Cullinan by the father of the unfortunate woman after he had identified the remains as those of his missing daughter How the girl came to be in Bridgeport is as yet an unsolved question and her father cannot explain 1t.
 Onset, Mass, Sept. 16.-Grace Marian Perkins, the victim in the Bridgeport murder, visited a relative, Mrs. Sarah Snow, in this town, three weeks ago, and stayed week, then leaving quite suddenly Mrs. Snow says that week after Grace disappeared she received a letter from Mrs. Perkins asking the whereabouts of her daughter she hav- ing written several letters to Onset and received no replies. Mrs. Snow replied that she had not seen Grace for some days.
 Mrs. Snow says that once during a conversation with Grace the latter in- timated that she was in trouble and Mrs. Snow advised her to go to Middle boro and get married. To this Grace replied that the young man was not of age A few days later Charles Bourne came for Grace and took her away In a carriage. A week later Mrs. Snow says she received a letter from Grace, in which she said that what she had said about herself was wrong and ask ed Mrs. Snow not to mention the incl dent to her mother. Mrs. Snow says that Charles Bourne called frequently to see Grace, but her conduct was high ly proper. Mrs. Snow says that she had heard of Grace being seen at Ire
 mont railroad station with Bourne at the time she disappeared.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
SPANISH PEACE CoMMIss1oN
Appointed but Names Withheld for ~ Queen Regents Approval.

Madrid, Sept. 16.-The Spanish peace commission has been appointed. Senor Montero Rios, president of the senate, will preside. The other names are withheld until the queen regent has given her approval. Duke Almodomar de Rio the foreign minister and Senor Moret, former secretary for the colon- ies, are engaged in drafting the in- structions for the commission. The queen regent has signed the joint bill passed by the cortes authorizing the cession of national territory under the towns of the protocol General Angus tin, accompanied by his family, arriv- ed today at Genoa and is about start ing for Spain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
Matches Made in New York.

New York, Sept. 16.-The following among other matches were made by boxers to-day:
 Tommy West and Mysterious Billy Smith, catch weights, seven weeks iron date at Bridgeport, Conn.
 Tommy West and Abe Ullman of Balti more, catch weights, October [, at Dan bury. Conn.
 Austin Rice and Charley Kelly, 11t pounds. at New Haven. last week in Oc tOber.
 Joe Cans and Joe Youngs, 135 pounds, g Waterbury, Conn, in about five weeks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
AUXILI4RY CRUISER COLCHESTER
Gloucester's Great Celebration ip Honor
 Ofthe Vessel.

Gloucester Mass, Sept. 16.-The formalities attending the reception to the auxiliary cruiser Gloucester, her namesake, today were in elaborateness far ahead of anything previously re- and the gayest of colors bedecked the streets and public buildings. In the forenoon Lieut.. Wainwright and his officers held a reception: later they were given luncheon and driven to Magnolia where social courtesies were extended. Meanwhile the sailors took part in a parade and were taken to Long Beach for a shore dinner. In the evening the officers were banquetted and the men attended the theater.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
DETERMINATIONS IN PORTO RICO.
Low Natives and Gang of Brigands
 Murder Spanish Planters.


 San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept. 16.-More depredations are reported to have oc- cured in the neighborhood of Utnado. Several Spanish Haciendas and Cafe tals have been burned and two Spanish planters killed. These outrages are at tributed to the lower class of the na- lives, actuated by a spirit of revenge, and a lawless gang of brigands which has been operating near Ciales. The Spanish planters fear for their lives and are extremely anxious that the Americans should obtain control in or der to afford them protection, as the United States is powerless now to pre- serve order in places within Spanish lines. Upon petition of practically all inc residents of Utuado General Henry has displaced the alcade and appointed senor Ramiro Martinas, who has inau- p,1rated an American regime and has held an election for all municipal off, cers, including policemen. Utuado is
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-17
Another Chaplain Called to Accoun,

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 16-The war department today telegraphed to Chaplain C. A. Christensen of the 167th Indiana regiment just returned here from the south calling on him to af- firm or deny the text of the interview credited to him in an Indianapolis paper. Among other statements cred tied to the chaplain is one that the general in chief of the medical de- partment was a vetinary surgeon who had devoted all his life to doctoring horses In describing Camp Thomas, the chaplain says: ''Exaggeration is not necessary Facts are more con- demnatory than fiction. The real con- ditions were bad enough, God knows" " Rev. Christensen is pastor of the St. Pauls Episcopal church of this city.