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Evening star., 1898-10-17
BAD EFFECTO OF COMPLAINTS
Spain Beginning to Think Our Troops Are
Not Hardy.
Would Have Resisted Longer at SAN
tiagO Had Conditions as Described
by the Papers Been Known

Information has reached the War Depart
ment that high officer of the Spanish
army very recently made the statement
that had the Spaniards been aware of the
condition of the American army at San
tiago, its inability to withstand the hard
ships of a campaign, its lack of medical
and other supplies ard general ineffiGiency
as told in the American papers, the Span
iards would not have given up, but would
have continued fighting indefinitely fully
believing that they would have been able
to prevent the capture of Cuba by Amer
lean arms This statement is known to
have been made to the American officers
now in Cuba and causes some uneasincss in
official circles, as it may mean that the
Spaniards are lot yet quite ready to yield
the island under the terms of the Uroto"ol
1t is believed by government officials that
had ii not been for the disclosures made
regarding the Condition of the army and
the conduct of the war, that there would
never have been any question raised by the
Spanish peace commissioners regarding the
Cuban debt. 1t Is pointed out that in MAX
ing the protocol, the sole question left for
the commission was the settlement Of the
Philippines and that nothing was said
about the Cuban debt or any other Cuban
question. BY those who are in a position
to know it is asserted that the Madrid gcV-
ernment was aware when it asked for
peace and when negotiations were opened
that it was useless TO ask that the Cuban
debt be taken into consideration by any
commission. 1t is only since the reports of
the bad condition of the United States
army has reached Madrid that the uues-
ton has been raised.
Another matter that causes grave conSid-
Grafton In the War Department is the tenn
per of the Spaniards in Cuba, and the fear
that the impression which now prevails
there may lead them to regard the Ameri-
can troops of not match account and act
accordingly saftehI the occupation by the
The matter 9i has as Been discussed in the War
Department snd it is probable that when
the troops age SEPT to Cuba they will be
in such forcs1 and, Sf such a character as to
give the isl9nderA q different impression
of United States SOLDIERS than they now en-
tertain.
'"The impression among the Spaniards in
Cuba" said an officer in position to know
what is goiffe 6rff,s 6rffs rs that the American
soldiers are,eweslo1 and puny. incapable of
wtthstandina1 harfship, and whom 1T will
te an easy matteEf to yarquish. This feel
ing may make it difficult for the Americans
at first. This impression is due to the
charges thaff hav2 been made against the
War Department with such virulence and
insistenee dufHRg the past few months"
Evening star., 1898-10-17
HE IS NOW "DR." M'KINLEY
Chicago Univeaity Oonfers Degree Of LID.
on the President.
Peace Jubilee InauGurnted mt Chicago
Last Night with u Meeting at
the Auditorium.

CHICAGO, October 17.-President Nc
Kfney rose at 8 O'Clock, after enjoying
good nights rest. He expressed himself
as feeling greatly refreshed after his rest
of yesterday and last night from the IA
tigue of his journey from Omaha and St.
Louis. 1t was arranged for the presiden-
tial party to leave Captain McWilliams'
house at II 30 o'clock for the University
of Chicago, where President Mckinley. at
tired in cap and gown, should receive the
degree of Ii. D. The party was escorted
to the university by 150 cadets from the
Culver Military Academy, who formed
about the Presidents carriage until the
university was reached. There President
Mckinley took luncheon with President
Harper of the university, preceding the
chief event of the day-the comforting upon
the President of the degree Of doctor of
laws.
The national peace jubilee of Chicago was
inaugurated here last night with a union
thanksgiving service at the Auditorium.
President Mckinley attended and listened
TO addresses by a Jewish rabbi, a Roman
Catholic priest, a Presbyterian clergyman
and a noted colored orator. The applause
for the President was most enthusiastic,
and at one time he was compelled TO rise
In his box and respond to the cheering of
the audience. The services, however, were
of a religious character, and at times the
solemn silence of the vast assembage was
much more eloquent than the widest ap
plauSe could be.
The President rested during a great part
of the day at the residence of Captain La
fayette McWillams.
He and his party were driven to the Au-
ditorium at 8 o'clock and all along the
way people lined the streets to watch the
passage of the Presidents carriage. Easily
i2,0o0 people Were within the great Audito
rum, and probably many more were
on the outside unable to obtain admittance.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
Baltimore Markets..

,Sal bALIIMoRE ss October 17.-FIour frn-westeru
super, $22oa$2 so; do. extra, 50 6Oas3 do family
sSriDs s., ,o wintsr wheat patent, So 75ass
Ss5oa$3 so; receipts, 3732 barrels: exports 80
Dafreis: par sales $50 barrels. Wheat frmer-spot
ana month, month, 1Z4a33; November IsIsa72a; Decem.
es eef oza aIaI2A steamer No red 6sa6s receipts
9ss n pushes exports las 900 bushels stock 9I3
ftS bushels sales. AZ 0e0 bushels; southern wheat
by sample 6saIss. do on grade, 6Sl4a73A. Corn
sstrohs-spot ana month, 36a36A: November 3sxa
'1os; rs new or old November December, 35lsa35%:
Itn Sso.HfasoN February. 35h bid: steamer
"a 2s6 bushels: stock. lob 7s4 bushels sales "a
Un; UC; southern white corn, 35Ea36: do. yellow sea
SSH: Oats nrm-Mo It- white western. 2sa29: No.
mixed I,nr, DO, 25sa21 receipts. 20 29 bushels en-
busSsIs 5sssey oH No western 5 receipts
quiet-So: timothy. io.5Ols10 Is. Grain fr.trbts
lairiy activeIstesm to Liverpool per bushel Sd.
November, 4%d. December, 4lLd Japuary: Cory for
sfoe,s P, aa1arser e "a Cd October susat
creamery. 21a22: do. imitation. isa1T: IA. fssIr
70; g9od hdie, lsal4: store packed, 1Ais Errs
drm-l64a17. Cheese steady-fancy New Yors al
large SEaio: do; 81 medium. 10 Lettuce-asc.
finished goods in carloads. - s 80
Evening star., 1898-10-17
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.regular caII-12 O'Clock ND. c. 6s Of
To- n Sloe al lo7. d. G. 3.69s. $1,000 at iI6at.
washington Loan and Trust. at l2sI5 NIetr5.
potan Railroad. . at 70 seller ~. L. s. Electric
Light, > at Ill, I at Ill.
District Of Columbia Bonds.-l5s 2O-year funding
100 bid. Is, 3O-year funding, 105 bid IS 1901
water stock los bid. 3.65s. funding lI6 bid, III
Miscellaneous onds-MetrupoiftaD R,,Iroaa 5
M MIIs'2 hd; Metropolitan Railroad conv. Is. IL bid
ia bid. Metropolitan Railroad cert indeht n
ia bid. Columbia Railroad 6s. lis hid Belt Ran,
road as, 40 hid. lexington Railroad S. 100 lid
Washington Gas Company series a. es III bid
MashlFgon FSaStr, Ggs t Go@pany % seres es ia bid
and Potomac . Telephone 5s, los bid. American Sc
Company LIST 6s, I15 bid. Washington Market Gom
pany imp. 6s, ll5 bid. Washington Market Com
pany extn;; as, ll5 bid Masonic Hall Association
National Bank Stoeks.-Bank Of Washington, POI
Farmers and Mechanics', is0 bid is6 asked see s
SS Sha t51 csnips 5d 10, he i45 sid Columbia lSa
ed. Traders. iOI bid. Lincoln lis bid i22 asked,
safe Deposit and Trust Sompanies.-NationnlS Saft
Loan and ast is bid iso Ssksd wSsa1RSr %
curity and Trust. 100 bid Washington Safe De.
Insurance Stocks,-Firemen's 2s hid Franklin.
IS bid Metropolitan, 20 bid. Corcoran, 81 bid
iso bid Sntiona ia nDS S ia ssfss S
Columbia. II bid Y asked. Riggs, 7s. bid. ask
ed ed rs9Rss ~ I'D SS asked Lincoln XII ask
Title Ins1rance stocks. Real Estate Title rs bid
Railroad stScks,.csptsl p Trsat,ou oouDsnv -sn
bid, 7sla asked. Metropolitan l23 bid I55l1 asked
Columbia, 10 bid. 20 asked.
Gas and Electric Light tStocks.-washington Gas
x4S bid, George town Gas, 4s asked. u. s. Eec-
trio Light. ll0 bid, 1l2 asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsylyania 81 bid
Miscellaneous Stocks Mergenthaler LINOTYPE Is.
bid 1851 asked Ianston Moaotype, IL hid i5s
asked. American Graphophone i3Ls hid IL ash
ed. American Graphophone preferred, 1sS bid Is
asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage, is bid q ask
ed. Washington Market, 10 bid Great Fails Ice
100 bid. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat. Oh
asked.
xE1 dividend
Evening star., 1898-10-17
SAILORS PERISH OFF MARGATE.
The British Ship BIensfeH Burns
With Disastrous Results.

MARGATE, England, October 1.-THE
British ship Blengfell. Capt johnson, from
New York, September 10, for London, was
destroyed by a sudden fire off this place
early this morning. Seven of her crew,
the captain, his wife and children, first
and second mates and pilot persisted
The survivors were landed here and at
Dover.
The Blengfell was passing here in tow,
on her way to London at about $50 am,
and was about four miles off the coast.
Suddenly she was enveloped in flames. and
smoke poured from her hatchways. Two
hfeboats Immediately put off to her assist
ance, but before they were able to reach
the burning vessel her masts fell and she
was burned to the waters edge. Her hull
eventually drifted upon the Goodwin sands
The Blengfell had a quantity of naphtha
on board and the smell of it was strong
during the voyage, especially aft so much
so that the officers of the ship had to shift
their quarters last evening. An explosion
occurred just as the captain of the Bleng-
fell had engaged the services of a tug,
which saved the survivors. The vessel
burned so quickly that her crew had no
time to lower the boats.
The Blengfell was an iron vessel built at
White Haven in 1876; she registered / III
TONS hailed from Liverpool and was owned
by J. Edgar Ace.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
SPANISH ARE SENSITIVE.
Object to Pictures Showing the
SqualOr of the Cubans.

HAVANA, october 17.-One of the most
present is the zeal of the Spanish officials
to prevent the publication at this late day
of pictures showing the squalor in which
the poorer classes here exist Yesterday
afternoon an American named King was
arrested opposite the Hotel Inglaterra for
taking a snapshot of a group of children.
The surprisa which he felt at mis- arrest
Was increased by the explanation afforded
him. which was to the effect that such
steps were necessary to prevent the publi-
cation of pictures which would be regard
ed in the United States as Illustrating the
condition of the subjects of Spain. Mr..
King. however. explained matters and pro-
publish the pictures. and was allowed his
liberty after his name and address had
been taken
The day previous an American clergyman,
Rev. Mr.. Thomas, was arrested by officers
on board a patrol boat in the bay for TAX
ing photographs of the wreck of the Maine
He was taken on board the Spanish cruiser
Alfonso XII, where he remained two hours
Mr.. Thomas was released after being
subjected to a severe crosS-eXamination.
during which he proved his Ignorance of
the Spanish orders forbidding the photo
graphing of the wreck.
few days ago an American book store
was ransacked and its proprietors were ar
rested and fined for selling the Cuban pa
pers Estrella Solitsria, Independiente and
Critic de Yara-
The Cuban general Mario Menocal will
have a conference this afternoon with Cen
eraI Wade, president of the American mill
itary commission.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
PLANS UNCHANGED.
The Coming Movement of Troops to
Cuba.

1t Is said at the War Department that
nothing has occurred to change the plans
already framed for the movement of troops
to Cuba. 1t was not intended that the oc-
cupation of the island should begin i'm
mediately, except in cases of such towns
as Manzanfllo and perhaps Holguin, where
immune regiments could be used to advan-
tage. Colonel Hecker's investigation into
the situation has been of the greatest pos
sible value to the department, disclosing as
it has the views of thoroughly practical
bic man based on keen observation But
Colonel Hecker's primary object was to
locate camp sites for the occupation of the
troops, and he is proceeding in exact
cordance with Instructions.
The conditions that he finds thoroughly
warrant the belief that the War Depart
ment will be obliged to face the most diff
cult problems that have yet arisen in con-
nection with the handling of troops, in or
der to insure the protection of the health
of the soldiers.
1t has become evident that the men must
be isolated for some time in their camps TO
avoid the danger of infection, and the de-
partment is not quite clear that any useful
purpose will be served by placing soldiers in
d position where their services cannot be
available.
While the wet season has now almost
reached its end in Cuba. it is said that the
yellow fever is more prevalent and more
dangerous in type just now than at any
time during the year. These conditions,
however, will not continue long, and il is
believed that before November has pro-
gressed very far it will be possible to have
safely Camped several divisions of, troops
on Cuban soil proposition that is now
under consideration looks to the employ
ment of the Cubans as local gendearms, it
being urged that they would be more ser
viceable in maintaining order in the towns
than American soldiers who are unac-
quafnted with the Spanish language and
Cuban customs. The United States govern
ment would also in this way be able by the
payment of small salaries to these men to
considerably relieve the distress that exists
on the island without breeding a class of
professional paupers or lowering the pri lie
of the Cubans
Unless Gen. Lee specifically asks to be
relieved from that duty, he is to command
the first expedition, seconded by Gen. Green
and Gen. Arnold.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
ITS WORK MAPPED OUT
War Investigating Commission Reaches
Jacksonville This Morning.
Arrangements Made for a Division of
the Work Ahead of the
Board.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, October 1.-THE
war investigating commission arrived here
by special train direct from Washington
today, and the intention was announced of
proceeding Immediately to Camp Cuba
Libre for the purpose of making inspec-
ton of the conditions existing there. The
plans for inspection were arranged at a
special meeting held in Gen. Dodges pr-
vate car on the way, when it was decided
to do this work by means of subcommit-
tees, follows:
For first brigade of each DIVISION Messrs
Denby, Connor, Sexton; second brigade
Messrs. McCook. Woodbury., Howell; third
brigade, Messrs Wilson, Beaver, Dodge.
subcommittee of two each also were ap-
pointed to inspect camps, and if necessary
take testimony at Tampa and Fernandina
the committee for Tampa being composed
of Messrs. McCook and Sexton, and that
for Fernandira of Messrs. Wilson and How
ell.
The subcommittee for outside points
leave Jacksonville tonight or tomorrow
and the main commission, of which a quo
rum will be left, will begin taking testi-
mony here tomorrow
The inspection of the camp here will in
clude an investigation of the proximity Of
the tents to one another, the nearness of
the sinks to the tents, width of streets and
all other camp conditions the subcommit-
tees TO report their conclusions to the full
commission.
There nave been some complaints about
these camps, and the authors of these will
be called # possible and allowed 10 tel
their stories to the commission. Others
making complaints after the arrival of the
commission. whether officers or privates or
persons in civil life, will be called before
the commission
some investigation of the location of the
camp at Miami probably will be made, but
II It's IS peiefed this can be done at Jackson
Vile. If not a subcommittee NAV he desip-
mated later to visit that point
Evening star., 1898-10-17
TO STAY NORTH AWHILE.
Troops Not to BE Sent to Southern
Camps Until 1t is safe.


Camps Until 1t is safe.
1t was stated at the War Department to-
day that troops will not be sent to the
southern camps until after the frost has
made it certain that yellow fever will not
spread. This applies to the troops now at
Camp Meade, Pa, Lexington and Knox
vile. The troops at Camp Meade would
in any event be held until after the peace
jubilee at Philadelphia, as they are to take
part in that demonstration. Efforts have
already been made to have the troops re-
tained at Knoxville and Lexington, but
the department has fully determined to
send them to the camps which have been
selected in Georgia and South Carolina.
Major Edie of the medical department
who has been stationed at Lexington for
some time past, was at the department to-
day and says the health of the troops at
that place has been steadily improving
While the nights are getting cold the DAYS
are very pleasant and the appointments of
the camp excellent, SO that many believe
that the troops are really better off at
Lexington than if they were moved else
where. 1t is said. however, that it will be
100 cold for the troops to occupy tents dur
ing the winter season in the Kentucky
highlands. Major Ede says the hospital
tents can be made perfectly satisfactorily
10 the department and when fitted up with
a door. Il wirdow and stove will be much
better THAI hospitals hastily constructed
OF raw lumber. Sach tents he saws can he
made as warm and comfortable for the
soldiers as is necessary
Evening star., 1898-10-17
CHINESE WE'RE SATISFIED,
Made Use of Rusted
Mint Machinery.

United States Corsul Goodnow at Shan
ghai reports to the State Department that
the Chinese have set up a mint at Chengu
aid in doing so they exhibited in marked
degree Chinese methods. The machinery
came from an American manufactory at
Bridgeton, N. j., and was duly delivered at
the head of naviga ton on the Yaug.se
river. The Chinese authorities allowed the
boxes to lie in the water for a month. and
then without cleaning took them TO
ChenStu. two months journey When
the boxes were opened they were found 10
be filled with mud, except where the rats
had made nests. The machinery was final
ly gotten together, but the dies were so
badly rusted that they would have been
condemned in America.
The Chinese, however made no obisc-
tions to the imperfect places in the coins
apparently thinking them additional safe
guards against counterfeiting
Evening star., 1898-10-17
BILL DISMISSED.
Action of Court Affecting ALLEGED
VIII of LeOpOld Meisx

Judge Cox today handed down a decree
disrnissing the bill filed ~ the complain
ants in the case of George and Amelia
Wonder against Amelia Weiss. involving
the validity Of a will executed by the late
Leopold Weiss.
The court in its opinion held that Leopold
weiss at the time he executed the de-
stroyed VIII did not have testamentary ca
pacity. and accordingly dismissed the bill
Messrs. Wolf and Cohen. William F. Mat
nngly A. A. Lipscomb and Philip II
Walker We're the attorneys for the COM
piainants. and the defendant was represent
Tobriner.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
SENATOR SAILS TODAY.
Transport Carries 500 Men Out to tn
Philippines.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 17.-Troops
from Camp Merriam to the number of 500
marched through the streets today to en-
bark on the steamer Senator for Manila.
They comprised the Sd Battalion of the 23d
Infantry, recruits for the I'd Oregon and
Battery d of the California heavy artillery
The Senator is scheduled to put to sea at
l o'clock this afternoon.
There are now seven United States trans
ports in port. The arrival of the Zealandia
and Pennsylvania has made it possible to
send all the remaining troops at the Pre-
sidio away at one time, and the chances are
that they will be on the way before next
week.
The remains of Chaplain Freeman of the
Baltimore, who committed suicide at Ma
gasaki and which were brought over by
the Zeaiandia, will be shipped to Losans-
port, Ind, today.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
MIR. sTRAUs AT CoNsTANTINorLE
He Receives a Cordial Greeting From
the Sultau

A dispatch from Constantinople yesterday
says: The sultan today gave an audie ice
to Oscar S. Straus, the new United States
minister. with the customary ceremonies of
reception, which was of the most cor.ltal
character.
His majesty expressed pleasure at seeing
Mr.. Straus again, and his hope that the
excellent relations that prevailed between
Turkey and the United States during Mr.
Straus' previous term at CenstantinopIe
would be maintained.
The sultan added that he understood the
United States proposed to raise the Ameri-
can legation to the rank of an embassy
and to make Mr.. Straus an ambassador
a suggestion which, he observed, was being
carefully considered by the Ottoman gov
ernment.
After the audience at the palace Mr.
Straus visited the porte and then the
American colony.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
OBJECT TO GOING TO JAIL.
Phiager Indians Want Government to
Become Their Surety.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, October IA Walker
Mimi, special to the Dispatch says:
The surrender tomorrow of The Pilager
Indians wanted by Marshal O'Connor and
a speedy end of hostile demonstrations
seems apparent here. Should botn be con-
summated the troops will remain in the
vicinity for short time only.
The only hitch in the negotiations of In
Clan Commissioner Jones sOr surrender and
peace Is on the proposition by the hostiles
that the government arrange for bail for
those wanted by the marshal until the next
meeting Of the federal court at Duluth in
May. The Indians object to confinement in
Jail until tho time of the trial for the Of
fenses charged against them Commits
sloner Jones does not see his way clear to
guarantee bail by the government
Evening star., 1898-10-17
Distressing Suicide of u Wife.

OMAHA, Neb., October 17.-Mrs Hattie
Steele wife of William w. Steele, has at
temped suicide under the most distressing
conditions at her home in this city Her
husband had called to arrange final docu-
ments for their final separation. While
they were discussing the future of the chill
dren Mrs. Steele suddenly arose, and in the
presence of her husband and two little boys
placed a pistol to her head and fired She
was removed to hospital and the bulle.
extracted. but the surgeons say there is no
possibility of her recovery. Mr.. Steele is
held by the police at the central station.
although there is no charge against him.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
Personal Mention.

Capt. Richard Wallacn, formerly on duty
at the marine barracks. Boston. Mass. is
ordered to command the marines al the
Naval Academy. He takes the place Of
MAJ. w s. Muse. who has been ordered to
command the marines at Norfolk navy
yard.
Mr.. Harry W. Hughes has rcsipnad b,s
position in Wheeling. w. Va, and has re-
turned TO Washington. where ne is spend-
ing a few weeks with his father Admiral
A. X. Hughes. previous to his sailing for
Italy. where he gees to study music Mr..
Hughes expects to be absent TWO years.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
FRANK DELAINE MISSING.
Leit Home Saturday nnd Has Not
since Been Seen
Evening Star Bureau,
No 12T King Street,
Bell Telephone No. lO6.

Evening Star Bureau,
No. 12T King Street,
Bell Telephone No. 1O6.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, October II. 1898.
Inc Whereabouts of Frank Delaine. whose
mysterious disappearance from his home
in Del Ray Saturday last was reported to
the police of this city, have not yet been
ascertalned. Delaiue was employed as a
driver of a Washington bakery wagon.
which, it seems, he was in the habit of
taking to his house. Saturday he left home
and was seen in Alexandria that afternoon.
and 1t is said, he had So or $50 in his
possession.
His vehicle was tied at the corner of
Royal and Cameron streets. Early yester-
day morning the horse showed up in Del
Kay. and later the wagon was found on
the outskirts of town, near the old canal
basin, somewhat damaged.
The missing man has family consisting
OF wife and child, at his home in Del
Ray.
Evening star., 1898-10-17
DAMAGE SUIT ON TRIAL.
Railroad Companies Sued by a. =.
Noel for S2OOo0

Hearing was begun today before Judge
Cole and a jury in Circuit Court No. / of
the suit at law instituted February . 1891
by Austin S. Noel against the Baltimore
ana Potomac Railroad Company and Tho
pennsylvania Railroad Company to recover
S-"oo DAMAGES. Mr. Noel claims that. In
ms capacity as a postal clerk. he sustained
painful injuries. the outcome of a coIIisio,
FEBRUARY 3. 1891. in which postal car and
railroad engine figured. He hollis The
aeiehdants Responsible. Messrs. Wort hinp-
while Messrs. Totten and FIannerL, ra,rt
sc mt the defendants. 4oP''