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The times., 1898-10-21

MONEY TO LOAN at and 1-2 per cent in sum.
Of S1,G00 to $4,000 on d. C. real estate; pay
of and per cent mortgages and begin anew.
all transactions conducted with economical con-
sideration for borrowers. WM. II. SAUNDERS &
CO., l407 st. nv. se24-ttem
The times., 1898-10-21

A high authority says that the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Company will earn
per cent this year on the preferred
and have surplus equal to between 8
and 10 per cent on the common.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
SPANISH PRIZE TUG.
Humberto Rodriguez Arrives i'm New
 York-PowerSul Steel Weasel.

New York, Aug. 9.-The Spanish steam tug Humberto Rodriguez, with a prize crew on board from the United States cruiser Badger, and commanded by Lieutenant Peters, arrived here to- day from the bloekading squadron off Havana. The Humberto Rodriguez is powerful iron steam tug. On her foremast flew the American ensign and on the main gaff the Spanish colors, the first Spanish colars to be seen in this port since the declaration of war
 The tug was captured by the Badger July 26 off Nuevitas. On August 5 she conveyed the ships San Fernando na and Sapi with 300 Spanish soldiers, captured off Nuevitas by the Badger, to Havana. The tug then proceeded to this port. The Humberto Rodriguez after being inspected by Health Off, cer Doty was permitted to proceed
 Lieutenant Peters stated that he could not say what the craft was or dered here for, or whether she is to be sold here at Q prize sale. The Hum berto Rodriguez is estimated to be about 400 tons. She has very fine en- zines. The crew say she was built in England. The engineer on board her is a Scotchman, who was her engineer when she was captured. Lieutent Pet CTS said he heard she was at one time used by the Spaniards for a gunboat, but she had no armament on hoard when she was captured. The transfer of the convoy was made off Havana to a Spanish gunboat which came out of Havana harbor under flag of truce, and took the two small vessels in tow, as they had been brought there by the Humberto Rodriguez.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Americans Capture coamo.

Coamo, Porto Rico. Aug. 9.-12 m., via St. Thomas, D. w. I.-General Will son took the town of Coamo this morn ing with loss of only seven men wounded, all members of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania regiment. Corporal Barnes of Company E was mortally wounded. Corporal Barnes of Com pany D and Sergeant Wishart were slightly wounded; Private Frank Whit lock was struck in the groin; Private Clyde Frank was struck in the leg, and Privates Jolly and Herbert Labold were both shot in the arm. The Spanish are known to have lost their commander, Major Yellescas, Captain Ecante Cap tain Lopez and nine privates, all killed, and to have had thirty-five wounded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
GEN. wADE,s ExPEDIr1oN.
WiI Not Go to Cuba After All-Stopped
 From Sailing.

Washington, Aug, 9.-The interesting
 feature of to-day was a cable from
 General Miles stating that he did not
 need endorsements and advising that no more troops be sent to Porto Rico.
 The effect of this dispatch was to stop
 the authorization of troops at Newport News and to stop General Wade's corps from sailing. The disposition of troops which are not now needed for active service was considered at once by the department officials Some of these troops will be sent north, where they will be in cooler climate, and stationed
 at camps which are under considera- tion, but which have not yet been defi- nitely selected Investigation of a num-
 Der of places is in progress with special
 reference to the health of the camp and | to the water supply. It is believed by l the authorities that good water will be a long way toward maintaining the | health of the troops.
 | Some regiments will be removed at once, and those which cannot be moved
 probably will be ordered to proceed up
 on practice marches, the object being l to scatter the troops as much as possi- ble and to relieve the several camps | from the effect of concentration. The | belief is now general among the officials
 of the war department that concentra-
 tion in large camps and comparative inactivity, together with the failure of
 troops to take rigid precautions as ad- vised by the medical department, has been the cause of so much sickness in l the various camps, It is stated that
 one reason why concentration has been
 allowed to continue and no orders were
 issued for the practice marches was
 the expectation that the troops might l be called for in 6 short time for service 1 in the field. As this is no longer proba- | ble orders are expected to be issued
 very soon which will move many of the
 troops and spread them about the
 country in new camps or upon practice | marches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Ten Eyclx Wins Again.

Toronto, Ont, Aug. 9.-The second and closing day of the c. A. A. regatta witnessed fine sport. The wind and water were against the oarsmen al-
 though conditions were better than on the opening day. Ten Eyck won in impressive style. Dresser of the Ves- pers dropped out after going a mile and following Marsh. The Argonauts captured the senior fours easily. The Pennsylvania Barge club was second with the Dons third. The Vespers were bad fourth and the Echores fifth. The Mutuals of Detroit did not finish, their boat breaking in two. The Grand Trunk of Montreal won the jun for fours and Ten Eyok and Lewis took the senior double scu1ls without trouble. Two fouls occurred in the in- termediate fours and the winners, the Grand Trunk crew, and the Brockville crew will row over tomorrow morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
DEMoCRATIosHRrE CONTEST
A Dark Horse May Win the Nomina-
 tion.

As the time for the democratic prim- aries in New Haven draws closer the fight between the candidates for the shrievalty nomination becomes more intense, and which one of the candi- dates, Tomlinson or Leigh, will land is more doubtful. When public an- nouncement was made yesterday of a fact that had been known for three days to a number of those who have followed the campaign, that ex-Alder- man Rourke had transferred his influ- ence to the side of the Tomlinson fac tion and would work for a Tomlinson delegation from the Sixth ward, many who had previously thought the chances of the candidates about even gave up hope of Leigh catching the nomination. He however, is still as before a very live candidate and many who claim to know say he will land the prize, at any rate the primaries in Waterbury, Mer- iden and New Haven, besides in a few smaller towns are yet to be heard from and those in the three first mentioned places will undoubtedly be large fig ure in deciding where the nomination will go.
 Many prominent democrats who have worked for years for the party in New Haven and adjoining towns think that the factional fight between Leigh and Tomlinson has gone far enough and all ready talk is heard of putting up a candidate to take the place from both and thereby heal the difference in good time for the campaign. Several names have been mentioned for the dark horse but none has yet been decided upon, al- though prominent member of the present court of common council seems to be getting the best of the sugges- tions heard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10

sary as to final conclusion. There were just four parties to the confer enee, President Mckinley and Secre- tary Day and M. Cambon and his first secretary of legation M. Thiebeaut, presenting the case of Spain. The call of the ambassador had been almost mo- mentarily expected from the moment the cabinet adjourned The president was in readiness for the call through out the afternoon, but toward o'clock took brief respite from his work and gained a short nap. Several members of the cabinet called but left after re- maining few minutes in the White house. Shortly after o'clock Secre- tary Day drove out from the state de- partment and joined the president an- nouncing that he had received word from the French embassy for an ap- pointment and it was agreed that the president should see M. Cambon at 6:30.
 Messrs. Moore and Adee Not Present.
 Secretary Day at the appointed hour, accompanied by M. Cambon and his secretary, arrived at the White house. The president and Secretary Day and the Frenchmen were colseted for an hour. It was noticeable that neither Assistant Secretary John Moore nor Assistant Secretary Adee, both author ities on diplomatic phraseology and one or the other of whom has been called into conference on previous occasions was present. When the meeting ended it was seven minutes past seven. Sec retary Day had been accompanied to the executive mansion by Mrs. Day and they remained to dine with the pres1- dent and Mrs. Mckinley. Shortly after 8 o'clock Secretary Day went to his of- flee in the state department, remaining for an hour. In response to inquiries concerning the result of the conference with M. Cambon, the secretary said that no information could be made pub lie tonight. Secretary Day returned to the White house about 9:30. Mean time Secretaries Alger and Bliss had arrived at the executive mansion. They remained in conference with the presi- dent until 10:30 o'clock At the conclu- sion of the conference Secretary Alge1 said that nothing could be given out to- night in regard to the reply of the Spanish government, indicating that it was a subject for further considera- ton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
REAR ADMIR4L KIRKLAND.
Operation Performed on Which De.
 nends His Only Chance of Life.


 Vallejo, Cal, Aug. 9.-Rear Admiral Kirkland to-day underwent a severe op- eration, upon the outcome of which de- pends his chance of life. Only few days ago he was enjoying the best of health. To-day he has but one chance to live. Drs. Wagner and Hibbett of the navy have been attending him and Sunday Dr. Carpenter was called in. The patient grew worse and to-day the under full speed to bring up Dr. w. G. Taylor. Much blood was drawn from the patients stomach. This afternoon an incision was made in his side in the hope of locating the source of the trouble An Associated Press represen- tative interviewed Dr. c. T. Hibbett just after the operation was performed. The doctor said: ''The operation was satisfactory. pr. Taylor performed the operation which, through the rapid To- cation of the seat of trouble and the short time required to consummate the work of relief, gives the patient the most favorable chances of recovery. The report that blood vessel in the stomach had burst is untrue, as intes- tinal obstruction was what ailed him. Had the surgical operation been post poned twenty-four hours the illness would have proved fatal or at least so intensified that it would have been al- most hopeless"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
HEALTH PROMOTERS MEET.
HEiLIH FhUMOIERS MEET. Prof. c. A. Lindsley Present at Detroit Meeting Interesting Papers.

Detroit, Mich., Aug. 9.-Many ad- dresses congratulatory to the Michigan state board of health were heard at the quarter centennial celebration of the board, held here to-day. The celebra- tion was preliminary to the conference of board of health of North America. Papers reviewing sanitary progress throughout the world were read. Pro- lessor c. A. Lindsley of the medical faculty of Yale college read an inter- esting paper. Dr. Benjamin Lee of Philadelphia, president of the national conference, gave the assembly much advice on how to conduct sanitary con- ventions. In paper entitled State Work for the Restriction and Preven- tion of Disease" Dr. John s. Fulton, secretary of the Maryland board of health, advocated state control over municipalities. Dr. Ernest Wendt, health commissioner of Buffalo, advo- cated several radical practices in his paper entitled "Mnicipal Restriction of Diseases" Among others were the in spection regularly of all schools by a medical inspector and the abolition of long-tubed nursing bottles. Dr. Wendt said the bottle was the greatest breeder of infantile disease that he knew of. The doctor also advocated practical isolation of all sufferers from tuberculosis. This evening an hour was devoted to short addresses by sev- eral eminent sanitarians
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Wafer Supply at Monfauk.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Some question has arisen as to the water supply at Montauk Point, where Shafter's army is to be sent. It is claimed that it is entirely inadequate and that the lake which is depended upon for water is brackish. Surgeon General Sternberg said to-day that there would be an ample water supply and that the lake would furnish water if it were not de- filed by the troops. He said, however, that the water supply at this and other camps should be boiled before using.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
SENATOR HAWLEY AT NIANTIC.
No Orders for the Battery to Proceed to
 Porto Rico.

 Camp Haven, United States Military Post, Mantle, Aug. 9.-United States Senator Hawley was highly honored guest at Camp Haven this afternoon, arriving on the 12:45 o'clock train from Woodmont, where he is making his summer home. He left on the 6:O7 D. m. train. It is said, however, by those in authority that there was no special significance in his visit. Senator flaw ley was a pleased spectator of the af- ternoon drills and was more than en- thusiastic over the work of the Light battery The senator stated that while the present conditions of affairs seemed favorable forthe ediscontinuance of send ing further troops to Porto Rico, should another expedition leave this country the brigade boys might feel reasonably certain of being moved Anent the story of a few nights ago that the bat tery had received official notice of it's speedy departure to Porto Rico, Cap- tain Honce professes ignorance of fur- ther details in the matter The post quartermaster has received orders for travelling rations, which is thought to indicate move of the troops by Sat- urday
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
co1oRED ODD FELLOWS MEET.
H. II. Hicks of New Haven is Elected
 Grand Master.

H. II. Hicks of New Haven is Elected
 Grand Master.
 New London, Aug. 9.-At the annual session of Grand lodge No. 12 of Con- necticut, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, held here to-day, officers were elected as follows: Grand master, H. H. Hicks, New Haven; deputy grand master, Robert Johnson, Bridgeport; grand secretary, Frank E Jones, New London; grand treasurer, Edward Carl Waterbury; grand director, Edward F. Jones, Hartford.
 The next annual convention will be held in New Haven. Among the mat ters of importance discussed apart from the election of officers was the subject of compulsory insurance, which was referred to the subordinate lodges to report to the next annual session; and the providing of the ways and means for the establishment of an Odd Fellows home in this state, which was referred to the following committee to report at the next annual meeting, S. J Brown, New Haven: F. E. Jones, New London; Robert Johnson, Bridge port.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
TO ENFORCE REGULATIONS.
Every Care to be Taken to 1mprov,
 Health of Troops.


 Health of Troops.
 Washington, Aug. 9.-Secretary AL ger has determined to enforce every regulation which will improve the health of the various camps of the army. The following peremptory order was issued to-day:
 War Department, Adjutant Generals Of-
 flee, August 9th, 1898.
 General Order:
 In order to prevent as far as possible the diseases incident to encampmentS of large bodies of men, namely: Typhoid fever and malarial fever, diarrhoea and dysentery and the further spread where these dis eases have already gained headway, officers from the commanding general to company commanders will exercise the utmost vigil lance to enforce proper sanitary conditions in camp, and strict cleanliness of the per- son. The speedy destruction or removal with safety of all decaying substances, present and future, and the rendering in noxious the feculent matter of the camp must be accomplished.
 The quartermaster's department will fur nish lumber for floors to all tents The provide ample hospital facilities by arrang- ing barracks where there Is a shortage Of hosnital tents No effort will be spared to carry this order into effect to the fullest
 
 not rest content with the issuance of or ders upon this subject, but they or their representatives duly impressed with their responsibility will immediately see to the commencement, continuance superintend- ence and practical accomplishment, day by day, of the instructions imposed upon the command.
 The attention of all concerned is called to army regulations regarding interior economy police and discipline of companies, circular No. l, surgeon generals office, April 25. 1898; to marches and camping in the authorized drill regulations; the soldiers handbook and the remarks therein com pied: from which easily accessible data. supplemented by his own and the practical experience of others, the commanding gen. eral of each camp will at once prepare and put into immediate execution simple code of rules of the daily practical accomplish ment of which he will assure himself, rem dering daily reports t3 tne s aalutant al gen mulgated will be sent at the earliest mo ment to the adjutant general of the army By command of the Secretary ot War, fSigned) H. C. Corbin, Adiutant General.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
THE FIGHTING AT MANILA
4SS1 UT ON AMERICAN
 TRENCHES WIS DESPERATE.
Charged the American Right and Nearly Succeeded tn Cutting or Pennsyl- vania Companies-Spanis Loss Re- ported as 300 Killed but This Is Be- lieved an Exaggeration on-Insurgents Took No Part in the Fighting.


 Hong Kong, Aug. 9.-Dispatches from Cavite, under date of August 5, report that Manila was then still Spanish" I" These dispatches says: "At 11:30 p. m, on Sunday three thousand Spaniards attacked the American camp Malate, assaulting the trenches occupied by the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment, Battery K and Battery A, Utah, and two other companies of Pennsylvania troops. They charged the American right and nearly succeeded in cutting off the Pennsylvania companies, but the Amer jeans rallied and repulsed the Spaniards after desperate fighting. The Spaniards charged again, but were forced to re- treat to the jungle, where they kept up heavy fire on one of the roads lead ing to the American trenches in order to prevent endorsements from arriv- ing. The First California regiment and the Utah Battery K came to the rescue through a severe fire.
 "The Spaniards charged several times, but they were met by a steady fire from the infantry and by shrapnel from the Utah battery, so that eventu- ally they retreated to Malate fort with loss, it is reported, of three hundred killed. though this is probably exagger- ated. The insurgents rendered no as- sistance, but retreated on the first shot It is believed that Aguinaldo, aware of the Spanish intentions, moved his men away. On August the Spaniards made two weak attacks, but were easily re- pulsed. On August they made anoth- CT attack, when one man was killed and eleven wounded. On the Sd there was cannonade all day.
 The electric lights are extinguished in Manila at night. The Spanish loss in the minor attacks is not known. Mir Williams, formerly United States con- sul at Manila, has called the leaders in fifteen provinces of the Philippines to a conference, from which good results are hoped"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Fire in Boston.

Boston. Aug. 10.-A fire on Merchants' Row, within short distance of historic Faneuil hall, at an early hour this morning caused property loss of s25.- 900, while in subduing it number of firemen were overcome by the sulphur fumes and others badly injured by fall- ing glass and slate. The principal los- CTS were B. O. & G. c. Wilson, drug gists, who occupied the top floor. while Hovey & Co.,, seed dealers, suffered heavily from water.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Wealth of the Philippines.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The officials of the geological survey are of the opin- ion that the Philippin Islands may be rich in coal and petroleum deposits, and say it is known that gold is to be found there. It has been decided to make an inspection of the mineral de- posits of the islands and Dr. Baker of the geological survey will proceed to Manila as soon as possible.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Death Sentence for a Doctor.

Ossipee, N. H., Aug. 9-Dr. John Ralph Walsh was sentenced to be hang ed on August il, 1899, in the state pris- on at Concord, by Judge Blodgett in the special session of the Carroll county su- preme judicial court, sitting here, this afternoon. The crime for which he was convicted was the murder of his wife, Fannie A. Hatch, on September il, 1897, by poisoning. The prisoner listened to the sentence with indifference and af- rewards, while awaiting commitment, said that he was glad the suspense was over.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Peary,s Steamer Hope Sighted.

St. Johns, N. F., Aug. 9.-The Labra- dor steamer which arrived here to-day reports that she passed the steamer Hope, sister ship of the Windward, in Lieutenant Peary's Arctic expedition, on July 20, off Turnavick, but his other steamer, the Windward, was not sight ed. The Windward had evidently pushed along at the utmost speed so as to make the highest latitude possi- i1la
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
More Gold from Klon,,ike.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 9.-A special from Vancouver, B. C., says the steam CT Farrolon is in port from Skaguay. The purser and captain claim that a million dollars is in the safe in gold drafts. The purser says that when the steamer left Skaguay the town was in flames and the fire was fast approach ing the dynamite stores with no pros- pect of checking it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Captain Barrett Dead.

Washington, Aug. Slate this after noon the following dispatch was receiv- ed from General Shafter:
 Santiago, via Hayti Aug. g. General H. c. Corbin, Adjutant Gen eral. Washington:
 Captain Gregory Barrett, Tenth in- fantry, died on the 7th; buried yester- day. Only reported to me a few min- utes ago. Said to be yellow fever. (Signed) Shafter, Major General.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
"STAR SPANGLED BANNER"
Unveiling ofa Monument to the Memory
 of the Author.

Frederick, Md, Aug. 9.--A beautiful monument erected to the memory of Francis Scott Key, author of the "Star Spangled Banner" was unveiled with imposing ceremonies in Mount Olivet cemetery to-day. Thousands of visitors from every section of Maryland, as we'll as from the district of Columbia and nearby points in Pennsylvania thronged the streets all day and the ceremony was rendered with the great est enthusiasm. The parade through the streets thai ended the exercises at the cemetery was the largest ever wit messed here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Insurnnce Man Dead.

Hartford, Aug. 9.-Eben D. Smith, secretary of the National Life associa- tion and we'll known throughout insur- ance circles, died suddenly at his home tonight of heart disease. He was a native of Hartford and about fifty-five years of age. He leaves widow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
AN .ARMISTTCE.
Report From France That United States
 Must Agree to One.

Bayonne, France, Aug. 9.-Dispatches received here from Madrid, dated yes- terday, announce that the form of the Spanish governments acceptance of the American peace conditions involves the permission of an armistice. This, it is added, must first be agreed to by the United States, and if the United States insists upon the immediate evacuation of Cuba and Porto Rico the cortes will be convoked within fifteen days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
ssThank You.v

Boston, Aug. 9.-As an habitual criminal John E. Mcdonald was sen- fenced to twenty-five years in state prison by Judge Bishop in the supe- rior court to-day. After the sentence had been pronounced Mcdonald said: Thank you" in a pleasant tone to the court.