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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
WINCHESTER COMPANY BIDS
GOVERNMENT TO MAKE CONTRACT
 TOR 1e,OOO,0 ,00O CARTRIDGES.

The Bids Opened by Ordinance Bureau of
 Union Metallic Cartridge Company and
 United States Cartridge Company Bid
 the Same.
 Washington, March 14--The bureau of ordnance of the war department opened bids to-day for large supply of armor piercing projectiles and for 100000 rifle hall cartridges. The bid- ding brought together number of the representatives of the large steel and ammunition companies, some of whom gave assurances that in the present emergency government work would be
 given the preference. The bidders for steel projectiles, varying in sizes from
 the S-inch steel capped shot to the 1000 pound shot, were the Midvale Steel
 company, the B. Atha Illingsworth company, the Carpenter Steel company and the Furth Sterling company. The
 bids varied only slightly on the various
 classes of heavy shot, running from Pllo GetCll 1OI LilG o-lllCh SllOI lO 9Aoo 0clCll for the 1000 pounders. The B. Atha Illingsworth company confined their bid
 to the S-inch shot and shell, while the
 others submitted bids for the entire or
 der contemplated by the war depart
 ment, viz: 150 eight-inch shot capped;
 149 .eight-inch shell; 4S2 ten-inch shot
 capped; 4S1 ten-inch shell; 1,241 twelve inch deck piercing shells weighing 800 pounds each; 935 twelve-inch shells weighing 1000 pounds each. The bids
 of all the companies for the 800 and l. 600 pound shells were the same, name
 ly, $1S7 and s235 each.
 Although the department intends to accept only one bid, or to divide the order between the bidders it afforded
 satisfaction to the authorities to know that such large supplies could be ob tained from so many sources on short
 notice. The Midvale company offered to begin delivery in twenty-five days, the Furth Sterling company at the rate of ten per week after twenty-five days; i the Carpenter company twenty-five per day after April and the B. Atha H. lingsworth company in ninety days. | The bids for rifle cartridges were in lWo pallo' 1Vuou,ooV peliS SldHueti metallic ball cartridges with brown powder and two million metallic car- | tridges with smokeless powder. There were three bidders, viz: The Union Metallic Cartridge company, the | United States Cartridge company and | the Winchester Repeating Arms com
 pany. The bids were the same in each case, $1S50 for the brown powder car
 tridges and s27 for the smokeless pow- der cartridge One company offered to deliver 50,o0o at once and all offers con- l templated a delivery of 100000 day after a few days. The bids for shot, 1 shell and cartridges will be briefed and | the awards made within the next few days, as the war department wishes the | work to begin at once.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
UNKNOWN MAN SUICIDES.
Took Laudanum in a Lod ging House and
 Died at Hospital Soon After.

TOOK IRudanum Tn a LOu ElnR House ana
 Died at Hospital Soon After.
 Peter Creamer, the man who took laudanum in a Union street lodging house with suicidal intent yesterday afternoon about 1 o'clock, died at the hospital at 3:45 yesterday afternoon. Cfeamer was about forty years of age and went to the Union street lodging houseabout g o'clock Sunday night and was given a room. He did not get up yesterday morning and at 12 o'clock he was called but did not answer. He was called at 1:30 again and the pro- prietor, receiving no answer, entered the room and found Creamer uncon- scious and found bottle of laudanum on table near the bed. Creamer was removed to the hospital. No clue as to his identity his been obtained and the authorities are not certain that his name was Creamer. He was dressed in dark suit and had light brown mustache and black hair with streaks of gray.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
NO SESSION OF NAVAL COURT
NEAIBERS INFORMALLY DISCUSS MATTERS CONCERNING WORK.

Rumor Current in Havana That United
 States is to Send Battleship Iowa Into
 the Harbor-Trouble Brewing Over
 Coming Elections-Train Fired Upon
 and an American Wounded.
 Havana, March 14.-The day was sul- try and cloudy. During the morning there was no sesison of the United States court of inquiry into the loss of the Maine, members of the court sit- ting on the poop of the Mangrove and informally discussing matters in con- nection with their work. Arrange ments are being made to discontinue several relief stations and establish a main distributing point from which all supplies will be sent and which will be kept open day and night.
 Rumors are in circulation here to the effect that Italian warships are about to arrive at this port, and it is further reported that the United States gov- ernment will send the battleship Iowa or the Indiana to this harbor, to stay two or three hours No cause Is as- signed for the latter story, nor can the report be confirmed officially, therefore it is not believed in trustworthy cir cles. One unidentified body was recov- cred to-day from the wreck of the Maine.
 Important factions of the autono- mists of Matanzas and Santa Clara, representing all races, have agreed not to take part in the general or local elections next month. In some politi- cal circles the opinion is expressed that this government is the result of discon- tent caused by the fact that autono- mist government has been unable to give employment to the excessive num- bers of people who have been seeking positions in the government offices. The Marquis Garcia, the governor of Santa Clara, tried to induce these fac- tions to promise they would take part in the elections, but he has been unable to change their resolution.
 Captain General Blanco has ordered that the sum of s30.0O0 be spent in re- constructing the Pando railroad bridge, called so after General Pando, which was destroyed by dynamite near Giba- ra, in the province of Santiago de Cu- ba. The bridge is needed to establish a line of communication. In the dis trict of Whales, province of Pinar del Rio, tobacco to the value of $700, ,000 has already been gathered. The other large estates have not been harvested. The train from Matanzas for Havana when near Jaruco, about twenty-five miles out, was fired on this evening. Three men were wounded. George Barnum, an American, of Savannah, received a slight flesh wound in the arm. The secretary of the Matanzas municipality was more severely wound ed The Spanish surgeons on the train were very kind. Mrs. Barnum was with her husband at the time he was shot. As soon as the firing began all the pas- sengers threw themselves upon the floors of the cars.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
PURCHASE OF BRAZILIAN SHIPS.
The Government Has Closed the Deal
 Terms Are Secret.

The Government Has Closed the Deal
 Terms Are Secret.
 Washington, March 4.-A weeks ne- gotiations closed to-day with the pur- chase by the navy department in Lon- don of the two fine cruisers built and building at Elswick, for the Brazilian government. Spanish agents had been striving to secure these ships. The United States flag will be hoisted over the new ships within week probably and as soon as the crew can be put aboard the Amazanos she will start for the United States. The other vessel will follow at the earliest possible mo- ment. The terms of sale are secret. The availability of the two Brazilian ships was first brought to the atten- tion of the navy department by MT. Lane, agent of the Maxim -Nordenfeldt company, who was authorized to dis pose of these ships building at Elswck and two others in course of construc- ton in France. MT. Lane said to-day that the two ships purchased would be desirable acquisitions to the American heeF uo tlicy WGlC tue lhlCot ctIll DSSL products of the famous Armstrong yards. One ship is complete in every respect, has her coal supply and am- munition on board and steam can be raised at any time. There will be no trouble in bringing this ship across as an adequate force from the local yards can be secured for the service. It is said the coal and ammunition on board was included in the sale. The other ship has been launched, but it will take some time to make her ready for sea. MT. Lane believes, however, that there will be no difficulty in bringing her over immediately if 1t is desired to make the move without delay, as the hull of the ship is so well along that she could be lowed and her own sail power utilized for the trip across.
 Dangerous Deficiency.
 A dangerous deficiency in the engin- ger branch of the navy has been brought to light strikingly in the fact that it is scarcely possible to secure a staff of engineer officers to bring back to the United States any of the ships purchased abroad. A short time ago when orders were given to finish the work of putting the cruiser Chicago in shape for active service, the engineer in-chief planned to have the ship ready in three months instead of six as was estimated. To do this he decided to work forces day and night and place an engineer officer aboard the ship to stay there day and night. Past As sistant Engineer Dickson was chosen for the work, but he had not been em- ployed more than a week before it was necessary to detach to act as a member of the board appointed to examine aux Hilary cruisers. This state of affairs has been brought to the attention of the house naval committee but so far it is feared without meeting that de- gree of success which was hoped for in the shape of an amendment increasing the number of engineer officers in the service.
 Proctor Visits President
 Senator Proctor visited the White house and uptown departments to-day
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Famous Detective Dead.

New York, March 14.-The Pinkerton that John Shore, one of the most fa- nous detectives in Europe, has died in London from a complication of dis eases. Shore was connected with the London police force for thirty-nine years. For twenty-five years he had a hand in the arrest of every noted crim- inal in Europe. He retired in May, 1896, and became the European correspon- dent of the Pinkerton agency. Two months ago he was forced to give up this position on account of ill health.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Bram Trial Opens To-day.

Boston, March 14.-A number of the government witnesses in the trial of Mate Thomas Bram of the Herbert Fuller. which will open tomorrow, are here from Halifax. There are 1S0 jury men summoned and out of this num- Der the twelve good men and true" will be selected. While the jury is be- ing impanelled no one will be allowed in the court room except the judges, marshals, lawyers, stenographers and reporters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
NATAL STATION IN PHILLIPINES.
Suggestion That Spain Offer One to United
 States for Peacs


 London, March 15.-The Daily News, commenting on the Great interest in the defensive experiment now on it's trial in America" says: Tt is quite on the cards that under the stimulus of danger the Americans will turn out some wonderful guns besides which the Hotchkiss and the Maxim will be mere children's toys. The Chinese question is much more practical for the United States than the Cuban; but America has no naval base in Chinese waters Why should not Spain make peace by offering the United States a naval sta ton in the Philippines? Spain would lose nothing thereby. On the contrary, the Philippines would be more assured to her than before, and the Americans would be enabled to act from that base in conjunction with England and .Ia- pan"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Austrian Emperor's Concern.

London, March 15.-The Paris corre- spondent of the Times says: According to information obtained from good sources, the Austrian emperor is mak- ing great efforts to induce the Europe an powers to present to the United States the danger to Europe of their carrying any further their interference in Cuban affairs. Emperor William is warmly seconding the efforts of En- peror Franz Joseph. The American government is aware of this situation,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
JOHN FEED, ALIAS, ETC.
Hunco Worker Again Sentenced-NowH Has
 Not Less Than Eight Years tO Serve.

Eunco Worker Again Sentenced-Now Has
 Not Less Than Eight Years to Serve.
 Boston, March 14.-John Reed alias Greenhalge alias Spencer, the alleged bunco worker, was again on trial in East Cambridge to-day. Last week Reed was convicted of swindling Selma D. Hardy, a Framingham4 farmer out of $1 200 and was sentenced to serve not less than four nor more than five years in state prison. To-day Reed was tried on the charge of swindling Charles Sweetser, a farmer seventy eight years old, out of $3,500. The Sweetser case was short, the case be- ing given to the jury before noon. No witnesses for the defense were heard. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and he was sentenced to serve a term of not less than four nor more than five years, to follow the term previous ly fixed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15

and his call excited a good deal of in- terest. He spent half an hour first with Secretary Alger explaining, it is believed, the military situation in Cuba and afterward had a conference with Judge Day, assistant secretary of state. Then he went to the White house and was closeted with the president for two hours and 8 quarter. When he emerged from the room, he courteously declined to speak regarding the na- ture of the information he had com municated to the president
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Civil Service Reform.

The first of a series of public lectures to be given under the auspices of the Phi Beta Kappa society of Yale was
 given in Al Osborn hall last night by Horace D. Taft, principal of Taft school at Watertown, this state MT lTaft's subject was 'The Main Object Iof Civil Service Reform and he show led by his talk that he had thorough knowledge of the subject. He was lis tened to with deep interest by large saudience.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
SOUTH CAROLINA BANK ASSIGNS.
Officers Leave Town-Has Wrong Combi.

Officers Leave Town-Has Wrong Combi- nation to Safe Been Given?
 Abbeville, s. C., March 14.-The Bank of Abbeville made an assignment to- day. President J. G. Michigan was ab- sent at the time of the assignment and train for Savannah immediately after the assignment. Max E. Land was ap- pointed assignee. The safe has not yet been opened, and it is said that the wrong combination has been given. There is much indignation among the people here.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Relief Only Throurh Peaca.

Jackson, Miss. March 14.-Secretary of State Powerton has recieved let ter from United State Consul Barker at Sagua la Grande, Cuba. Specifying the needs of the starving Cubans in his district, in conclusion, Consul Barker says: Tn my humble judgment sub- startial relief can come to this people only through peace alone. Stop the war and stop it instantly, If not the Cupan race will soon be extinct'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
POWDER AND TORPEDOEs,
Government Is Hurrying Ammunition to
 Southern Forts and Batteries.

Pensacola, Fla, March 14.--The schooner Josephine Mestner has arrived With large quantity of shot and shell for the forts and batteries here. A large lot of powder for the government arrived over the Louisville and Nash vile road to-day and two carloads of toi pedoes arrived tonight The move ment of troops from Fort Brancas to the heavy batteries on Santa Rosa island began to-day. This is prepara- tory to practice with the big disappear ing guns which is expected to begin this week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
G2,OOO for Emergencies.

Bridgeport, March 14.-At meeting of the Bridgeport Firemen's Benevolent association tonight it was voted to de- posit $2, 900 in the Connecticut National bank, this city, to be at the disposal of tha secretary of the navy should he need it for government purposes. Sec retary Long will be at once notified of the action of the association.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Willis and Brockhaus Remanded,

lis and Mat Brockhaus, the alleged murderers of David S. R. Lambert, in Wilton, last December, were brought before the superior court this after noon. Willis manifested 'don't care" Brockhaus was apparently mentally troubled. They were re- manded until the May term, the grand jury not meeting until then. Bonds will be fixed, but of such amount as to
 insure their inability to furnish them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 14.-The Dayton Coal and Iron company, at Dayton, Tenn, has announced an ad- vance of 10 per cent in the wages of it's HOO miners to take effect April i. Other laborers had their wages ad- vanced to-day from IF to 15 per cent This is the carrying out of an agree ment between the operators and min CTS entered into just after the strike WAS ordered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Rebellion Reported,

London, March 15.-According to a a rebellion has broken out at Battam- beng, where the people have refused to pay taxes. A Siamese expedition has defeated the rebels, but fighting con- tinues.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Austria and Germany.

London, March 15.--The Vienna cor respondent of the Standard declares that Austria and Germany smpathize with Spain, the former being actuated by family ties between the two reign ing houses and the latter by @ grudge against the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
4 Pleasant Affair,

The german given by the York as- sembly in Warner hall last evening was very pleasant affair. There were about forty couples of young people present, and a most delightful evening was spent. The music for the occasion was furnished by the Second Regiment orchestra,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
BIG STRIKE THREATENED.
One Involving 2O,OOO Miners May Soon be
 in Full Swing.

Cley e'and, O., March 14.-Thomas Young, manager of the M. A. Hanna Coal company, is quoted as saying: "A strike involving about 10000 miners will probably soon be in full swing in declare they will not pay the Chicago scale and the miners announce their intention to strike. It Is probable that the Hooking Valley operators will sign the scale rather than lose their share of the shipping business"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Com m issioner of Immigration.

Washington, March 14.-The senate to-day confirmed these nominations: Thomas Fitchie of New York, commits sioner of immigration, port of New York; William R. Smyth of Missouri, consul at Hull, England.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Rirds and Featl2ers

Washington, March 14.-Senator Hoar introduced bill to-day prohibiting the into the United States of birds or their feathers for ornamental purposes and imposing fine of $50 for each offenSe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
SEQ, o,s75 ,oOo in Gold Coming.

New York, March 14.-Additional an- nouncement was made to-day of s1,- O25, 900 in gold engaged by Lazard Ere res for import and s1,3OO,O00 by the Ma tional City bank. This makes the total in the movement $20, 0,975,o00.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Beautiful Northern Lights Display.

An unusually fine display of the Au- rora Borealis lit up the northern sky last evening and was watched with in- terest by many residents of this city. From the point of color the display was superior to anything seen in recent wears and was noteworthy from that fact.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
Old Church Rnueht.

Boston, March 1.-The old church of .the Unity on West Newton street.
 where the Rev. Minot J. Savage preached so many years, was sold to- day for $55, GOO. The buyers are mem
 bers of the German Lutheran congre-
 Gatioa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15
D DETECTIYES ARNOLD AND GROWN Judge Elmer Decides They Are Entitled to
 BLOOD Reward.

&l,OOU Reward
 Bridgeport, Conn.,, March 14.-Judge Elmer, of the superior court, to-day decided that the $1,000 reward offered by the state and the reward offered by the town of Trumbull for the arrest and conviction of the murderers of Marcus Nichols should be given to De- tectives Arnold and Cronin of this city. It is said there is an unwillingness on the part of Miss Nichols to pay the re- ward she promised fo rthe conviction of her brothers murderers, and the matter is to be referred to a commits sion to be named later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-15

Senator Proctor visited the White house and uptown departments to-day
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