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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
VAR INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
Ground Covered by the Testimony of
 General Wheeler.

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 Washington, Oct. 1.-The war inves- tigating committee began taking tes- timony to-day and General Wheeler was on the stand. There was full at tendance of the commission and the doors of the room in which the inquiry is conducted were for the first time opened to the representatives of the press. General Wheeler's testimony covered the case of the soldiers at the two important points of Santiago and Camp Wikoff. He said with reference to the conduct of affairs at Santiago that there had necessarily been some suffering in the trenches but General Shafter had used the utmost endeavor to protect his men. The roads were very fair. He revealed for the first time that he had some feeling because his men had been given fourth place on landing at Santiago. The afternoon session was devoted to the examination of conditions at Camp Wikoff. The general contended that Wikoff was a model camp, the climate a salubrious one and the accommodations quite ex- ceptional in character. He considered the hospital capacity equal to the de- mands upon it and that no military camp in history was ever so we'll sup piled in all respects as was this. Red tape methods were entirely abolished and the demands of the men were met as soon as they were properly voiced.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co
Y. P. s. c. F. CONTENTION.
l ,50O Visiting Endeavorers In Water- bury-5, 1000 Expected To-day.

Waterbury, Oct. 1.-The fourteenth annual state convention of the Y. P. s. D., which opened in this city to- day, attracted upwards of 1,500 visiting "Endeavorers" and tomorrow, the closing day, it is expected there will be upwards of 5000 delegates and visitors in attendance. The convention was opened this afternoon by Rev. Asher Anderson of Meriden, president of the state union, the meeting being held in the First church, and he was followed by Mayor Barlow, who welcomed the delegates and visitors and presented them the freedom of the city. Rev. pr. Anderson, pastor of the First church, then welcomed the delegates to the city in behalf of the churches and he was followed by J. A. Edmond son, president of the Waterbury union, who extended most hearty welcome to all the visitors, delegates or not. Rev. w. A. Richards of Hartford re- sponded felicitously to the addresses of welcome, after which matters of rou- tine in connection with the conven- tion were completed. ''Endeavor Evangelism was the feature of to- nights programme and meetings were held in the Second Congregational First Methodist, and First Baptist churches, all of which attracted large audiences, though the largest attend ance was at the First Baptist church, the Rev. John F. Lyon of Bristol being markedly popular and his remarks were received with much impression.
 The junior rally held in the after noon was likewise an interesting feat ure, though unfortunately Mrs. Ely, secretary of the state union was unable to attend, owing to illness.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
SPANISH COMMIssIONER'sO OPINION
Peace Between America and Spain Will
 CompItcate Eastern Questtons

Paris, Oct. Ala Patria this even been had with General Cerao Saenz
 of the Spanish peace commission in
 which he is reported as saying: Peace
 between Spain and the United States will complicate all the eastern oues- liminaries are signed the first chapter
 in the new history of Europe will be
 commenced as the United States hence forth will play a prepunderant role in
 the events of which different parts of
 the world will be the theater.
 "It has been pretended that Spain
 wanted war, or at least, allowed her.
 self to be dragged into it. This is a
 mistake, since the United States has
 long since coveted our colonies. They
 introduced separatist and autonomist
 ideas into Cuba, indeas which were not
 spared by majority of the inhabi- tants of the island Influences of all
 kinds have been brought into play to
 excite risings, and hence ensured a war, the consequences of which may be so prejudicial to ourselves and may af- feet all European interests. The North Americans on their side will be con- pelled to create at once the naval forces demanded by the situation brought
 about by events. The stronger the United States are the more their friend shin will be sought after and the more
 also their rivalry will be feared by all
 European nations
 Look at the extreme situation in the Orient, where France, Russia, Germany
 and England are powerful rivals. If the Americans install themselves in the l Philippines, the situation will be great 1 ly modified; and they will not hesitate to seek the friendship of England and
 Japan to the detriment of all other na- | tiOnS"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
FUNERAL OF MRS. HOYT AND SON. Wife and Child of the Playwright
 Buried in New Hampshire.


 Charlestown, N. H., Oct. 4-The fu- neral services of Mrs. Caroline Miskel Hoyt and her infant son occurred at her late home here this afternoon shortly after the arrival of special train from New York. MT. Hoyt, her husband, Mrs. Scales and Miss Sallie Scales, her mother and sister, were &C., companied by a large company of friends, including MT. Hoyt's business partner, Frank Mckee, members of the company, and other business associ- ates. The simple burial service of the Episcopal church was read by Rev. Alfred H. Wheeler, rector of St. Lukes church. The casket was of solid ma- hogany, carved and barred with silver mountings. The bearers were Harry Sonnor Frank Mckee, Lloyd Wilson, Arthur Voegtlin, H. w. Bond, Otis Harlan, E. M. Dasher and W. H. Cur ry. The floral tributes exceeded in magnifcence any ever witnessed here on a similar occasion. That of MT. Hoyt was a blanket of orchids, violets, white roses and smilax with scarf knots of wide white ribbons, entirely covering the surface of the casket. A six foot standing cross of pink roses and a mound of red and white roses with white ribbon, bearing the printed insciption Last Act' were the notable offerings, while the most noted names of the theatrical profession were at- tached to other choice and beautiful designs. The remains were placed tenn porarily in the village receiving tomb and the interment will take place later in the Hoyt family burial lot in Charletowu,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
MRS. ALLEN,s ATTEMPT FAILS.
New YOrk-Boston Road Record Un.
 broken Wrenched an Ankle.

broken Wrenched an Ankle.
 Worcester, Mass, Oct Airs. A. M. c. Allen, the noted century wheel woman of this city, failed in her at tempt to-day to reduce the New York Boston road record now held by w. F. Taylor of New York. In falling from her machine she badly wrenched an ankle that has troubled her more or less ever since she took up cycle rid- ing. However, she pluckily resumed riding and went as far as Palmer. us- ing but one pedal. The pain then be- came so great as to make it impossible for her to continue farther and she ar- rived by train early in the evening. Mrs. Allen is confident that had it not been for the accident she would have reached Boston by half-past nine o'clock. She was behind her schedule when leaving Springfield, but consider ably ahead of Taylor's former time and had been reserving her speed for the last one hundred miles of the trip. Mrs. Allen will not make another at- tempt this fall, as she says the days are getting so short that too much rid ing at night is necessitated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
AMERICAN FLAG IN CANADA.
Unfurled i'm Quebee's Citadel by Ancient
 Artilerists of Boston.

Quebec, Oct. 4.-For the first time in the history of Quebec the Stars and Stripes, borne by a body of United States soldierly, were unfurled in the citadel of Quebec to-day. It was the occasion of the review of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery company of Boston by the governor general of Can ada. Following the Boston men were many veterans of the civil war, several officers who participated in the late war wth Spain and many descendants of the veterans of the War of the Rev. olution and the War of 1872. At 11:3O the Ancient and Honorables formed, and, led by the Salem (Mass.) cadet band, with the escort of the Eighth Royal Rifles and Ninth Voltigeurs of Quebec marched to the citadel. As the Americans marched through the old streets. and through the main gate or the citadel cheers greeted them.
 In the center of the parade ground there stands an old brass cannon cap tured by the British at Bunker Hill. The men of Boston halted on one side of the cannon and the British soldiers on the other Three cheers for the president of the United States" came the command of Major General Hum mond, in command of the Canadian ar my. With helmets and caps swung 1n the air her majesty's soldiers made the old walls echo with their voices. "Three cheers for Queen Victoria" commanded Major Duchesney of the Boston men, and again three vigorous cheers were given. The Ancient and Honorable ar tillerymen were then inspected by Lord Aberdeen, the governor general, ana speeches of the most friendly and com plimentary nature were made. Loru Aberdeen in his address complimented the Americans upon their excellent ap- pearance and spoke of the friendly feel ing that had sprung up between the British and Americans. Speeches were then made by others. A luncheon fol- lowed The officers of the Canadian army, the members of the international high joint commission and the invited guests were present. Brief speeches were made by Major General Hummond and Colonel Walker, former comman- der of the Boston men. This evening a banquet was given at the Frontenac chateau by the Ancient and Honorable artilleryrnen, at which 400 guests were present
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
M'KTNLEY AND HAY.
They Discuss spanish Questions, Chi-
 nese Crisis and Turkish Claims.

Washington, Oct. 4.-Secretary Hay was in conference with the president for two hours to-day. It was the first opportunity they had had for discus sion of the Spanish questions, the Chi nese crisis, the Turkish claims and the other more important subjects before the state department. MT. Long was present during part of the conference. MT. Long and MT. Hay are cooperating in all steps felt to be necessary in pro- tecting the persons and property of Americans in China. It was stated af- ter the conference that no late develop ments had been received by Minister Conger at Pekin.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
TROURLE WITH IND1ANS.
Excitement Over Report That Two
 Marshals Have Been Captured.


 Minneapolis, Oct. 4.-A special to the Journal from Walker, Minn., says: There is intense excitement here. A story has come that United States Marshal O'Connor and Inspector Tink- CT has been captured by the Bear Is- land Pillager Indians and held as host ages. Early to-day two emissaries from the Bear Islanders put in an ap- pearance and announced that the bucks for whom warrants had been issued tire tribe be permitted to confer with Marshal O'Connor and the inspector. The officers were advised not to trust to the representations of the Indians, who stipulated that they would not treat with the whites If any other per sons than the marshal and the inspec- tor went to the island. O'Connor and Tinker at once made arrangements to leave. Half an hour after their depart ure some of the Indians about town be- gan boasting that they would never re- turn. No stock was taken in these as sertions at first but as the talk became louder it became to be believed that it was the plan for the capture of the two officials. The distance to Bear Island by steamer is about thirty miles. Both the marshal and inspector went entire ly unarmed. The arrival of General Bacon with endorsements from Fort Smelling this afternoon is anxiously awaited
 Later.-A telegram has been received saying there is not truth in the report that Marshal O'Connor is being forci- bly detained. He is said to be holding a conference with the Pillagers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Police Commissioners.

The police commissioners met last evening but transacted no business out side of routine. In the absence of Com missioner Mix, president of the board, Commissioner Ullman presided. Bills Were approved and the board adjourn ed until next Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, when the estimates will be dis cussed. It was stated last night that no request for examinations for pro- motions in the department had yet been sent to the civil service board.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
GREAT BRITAIN IN AFRICA.
The Delngon Bny Matter-Transvan
 Fears sCompIfcatfons.

London, Oct. 5.-The Cape Town cor respondent of the Daily Mail says: Great Britain, it is reported from Jo- hannesburg, will take over the Delagoa customs railways and telegraph about the middle of this month. The Trans vaal Volksraad is now discussing the law binding the Orange Free state and the Transvaal to mutual military as- sistance in the event of an attack from the outside This is attributed to a fear of complications arising out of the Delagoa Bay deal"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Death of Hiram Stevens.

Hiram Stevens, an aged resident of Clintonville, formerly we'll known cit izen of New Haven, and a member of the foundry firm of McLagon & Stew ems, died yesterday in Clintonville, at the aged of eighty years and seven months. Mir Stevens retired from ac- tive business several years ago. He leaves two sons and one daughter. Ar engagements for the funeral had not been made last night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Dynamite Battery.

Fishers Island, N. Y, Oct. Al. W. Hoffman of the firm of J. W. Hoffman & Sons, Philadelphia, arrived here to- day and completed arrangements for the building of a dynamite battery on land recently secured by the govern ment. Work will be commenced next Monday. The building will be of brick, three stories high and will be erected on the east end of the island near the life saving station. It will be built as an experiment and if successful will be purchased by the government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Evacuation of Cuha.

Havana, Oct. 4.-According 4. to report the Spanish evacuation commissioners at this mornings joint session declared it an impossibility for them to evacu- ate the island immediately. The Amer ican commissioners insisted that their instructions called for immediate evac- uation. No definite agreement was reached.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
GEORGE COULD MUST PAY.
$132, ,7s4 Awarded New York State as n,
 Inheritance Tax.

Albany, Oct. 4.-George J. Gould, by a decision of the court of appeals rem dered to-day, will be compelled to pay to the state the sum of $132,7S4 as a collateral inheritance tax on a bequest of $5,000,00O left him by his father, the late Jay Gould, in payment of a debt for services rendered during period of twelve years. The decision also de- clares that the estate of Jay Gould which was appraised at $7S,515 437, was not appraised $10,000,OOO above its actu- al value, as contended by the execu- tors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
SETTLED OUT OF COURT.
The Breach of Promise Suit Against
 Millionaire John Hannn.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-The breach of prom ise case brought by Mrs Beulah M. Dutton against John Hanan, the mil- lionaire shoe manufacturer, has been settled out of court. A clerk in the en- ploy of Julius Heldman, attorney for Mrs. Dutton appeared in Judge Paynes court to-day and without any formal ity the case, which was on the Septem- Der calendar, was stricken from the docket.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
CoIored Demoorats of New yort

Syracuse, Oct. 4.-The state conven- tion of colored democrats met here to- day. James H. Ross of Buffalo, the temporary chairman, reviewed the Ioy- alty of the colored people to the coun- try. The republican party, he said, had broken all promises made to the color ed people. He assailed the republican state administration and predicted the election of Van Wyck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
BalIoting for U. $. Senator.

Salem, Oregon, Oct. 4.-Both houses to-day voted for United States senator in separate session. The vote follows: house, H. w. Corbett 23, M. c. George 10, George H. Williams 4. E. s. Aiken 3, A. S. Bennett, dem., IS; senate, Corbett 13, Williams l, Aiken 1, Cotton 1, Ben- nett 6. As forty-five votes are neces- sary to a choice there was no election.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
S4OO, ,0OO for the U. ofP.

Philadelphia, Oct At a meeting to-day of the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania it was announced that Colonel James Bennett, the late mer- chant and philanthropist, had be- uueathed to the institution a number of valuable properties valued at over s4OO, ,OOO to be devoted to the higher ed- ucation of women.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Ex-senntor ArIelI Assigns.

Amsterdam, N. Y, Oct. 4.-Ex- -Sena- tor James Arkell of Canajoharie has assigned. The failure is said to be due to the senator endorsing notes for his son. Judgments amounting to S90,OOO have been filed against James and w. J. Arkell and s15,O0O against W. J. Ar kell alone.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
FEAR STEAM IS LOST.
The Leopard With n Crew of IS and 22
 Passengers.

St. Johns, N. F., Oct. Alt is feared that the steamer Leopard, with crew of eighteen and twenty-five passengers, was lost during a severe storm off the northeast coast of the island last week. She left Kings Cove on Tuesday morn- ing. The storm was the severest that had ragged there in many years, and it is believed that the leopard is lost.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Trial of Chaplain Mcintyre.

Denver, Col, Oct. 1.-The court mar tiaI trial of Chaplain Mcintyre of the battleship Oregon was resumed to-day. The chaplain was recalled to the stand. On cross examination he declared re- ports of his lecture and of interviews with him imputed to him statements which were very different from what he intended to Sav
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
TRANSPORT OBDAM AFIRE
SHE IS COMPELLED TO RETURN TO
 SANTIAGO.
10 o'clock Monday Morning Near the Main Hold Which Was at Once Flood- ed-Large Supply of Ammunition Re- moved-Those on Board the Vessel Behaved With Great Goodness.
Behaved With Great Goodness.

Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 1.-The United States transport Obdam, which left here on Sunday, has returned with her bunkers on fire. The presence of fire was discovered yesterday at 10 o'clock in the morning near the main hold, which was at once flooded with fifty tons of water and gang of men was put to work removing the ammunition, of which the ship carried a large sup ply. It is hoped she will be able to leave here again in three days time Surjeon Major Seaman reports all well on board. Those on board the vessel behaved with great coolness. When she returned to port, 200 men went to work at the pumps and the fire was soon got under control. The cause of the fire is believed to have been spon- taneous combustion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Gift to Emperor William.

Berlin, Oct. "A great landed pro- prietor in western Prussia named Birk- ner has presented to Emperor William, who has signified his acceptance the splendid manor house and Cadine es- tate of 10000 acres. The estate is es- pecially valuable for it's shooting re- serves.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
The Dreyfus Case.

Paris, Oct. 5.--It is semi officially as- serted that M. Manou, the procurator- general, has sent a report to the court of Cassadon which ensures a revision of the Dreyfus case.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
PHILIPPINE DEL EG4TE.
Report That He Has Been Refused
 Recognition by Mckinley

Washington, oct. IA report was current tonight that the Philippine agent, Agoncillo, had been refused rec ognition by the president. It was inn possible however, to obtain from any authoritative source information on the subject Agoncillo will leave for New York during the present week, thence he will go to Paris.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Van Wyck Notified.

New York, Oct. 4.-Judge Augustus Van Wyck tonight at his home in Brooklyn received the official notifica- tion of his nomination for governor by the recent democratic state conventionr
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
Lasters' Win in Rockland,

Rockland, Mass, Oct. 1.-The lasters difficulty with the shoe firms in this town is nearly at an end, only one firm declining to sign the price list. Four firms settled to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
New Sewer Recommended.

The sewer committee last night voted to recommend to the court of common council that sewer be constructed in Anderson street. between Willow and Gamer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05
WORLDS FOREIGN ADVICES
DE4TH OF CHINESE EMPEROR NOT
 YET DEFINITELY KNOWN.
ton Concerning the Matter-A Re- ported Agreement Between Great Britain and Russia-The Transyaa1 Fears Complications Over the DeIagoa Bay Mattcr-The Dreyfus Case.
Bay Mattcr-The Dreyfus Case.

London, Oct. 4.-According to dis patch from Shanghai, the Pekin corre- spondent of the Mercury of that city asserts that the emperor of China in- tended to remove the empress doWager from his path and then trusted his plans to an adherent. The latter prov- ed traitor. The empress dowager on learning of the plot sternly upbraided the emperor and invited him to drink the contents, of a cup, to which she pointed. He swallowed the fluid at a gulp. It is impossible, however, &C., cording to this correspondent, to ascer- tain whether the emperor is actually alive or dead.
 YuamenHung has been appointed a member of the Tsung-Li-Y -Yamen. This appointment is interesting because he is of the Chinese race. Well informed people here differ as to whether Ii Hung Chang will return to power, but the absence of news from the palace leads to the assumption that the power of the dowager empress is definitely as- sured Further changes are improba- ble as the emperor is now reduced to state of tutelege. The punishment of Chang Yim-H is considered an ex- cessive punishment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05

Paris, Oct. 5.-The London correspon- dent of the Journal des Debats an- nounces that Great Britain and Russia are about to sign an agreement to give the former preponderance in the Yang Tse valley and the latter preponderance in Manchuria.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-05

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