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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
SUIT FOE $4OO,OOO.
Brought by Mrs. Eliza Wall of New
 Yorlx-The Defendants

Boston, Dec. S.-Mrs. Eliza Wall of New York has brought suit against a number of defendants to recover the sum of $4OO,000 for 4,OOO shares of stock valued at $100 which she alleges have been wrongfully taken from a firm in which she is interested. The Old Col ony Trust company of Boston, the Bos- ton Cordage company, Charles H. Par sons of Brookline, Charles Davis of New York and Edward M. Felton of Mon- treal are the defendants named. Mrs. Wall is the widow of Charles Wall, who, until his death was the senior member of the firm of William Walls Sons of New York. Mrs. Wall brings suit as the liquidating partner of the firm, al- leging that the 4.000 shares of pre- ferred stock of the National Cordage company, which are those involved in the suit, were transferred without her knowledge or consent. The defendants named each had a part, it is claimed, in the transaction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
HAwAII4N GOVERNMENT BI11.
Considered by the Senate Foreign Re-
 lntlons Committee.

Washington, Dec. S,-The senate com- mittae on foreign relations held meet ing to consider the bill reported by the Hawaiian commission for the govern ment of the Hawaiian islands. The bill was only considered in a general way, the committee deciding to postpone de- tail work for week because the full report of the commission has not been printed. Next Wednesday the measure will be made up section by section and the whole matter will be carefully con- sidered
 Senator's Cullom and Morgan who are members of the commission were pres ent at to-day's meeting and explained many of the general features of the bill. The committee authorized a favorable report on the report on the extension of the Mexican boundary treaty. While no disposition was manifested to make any opposition to the Hawaiian bill as whole some of the members of the com mittee indicated desire to amend it in some particulars. The supporters of the bill indicated a willingness to strike ont some provisions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
J. 1T. BRONsoN,s DEFENSE.
Entry of His Pacer in Frec-for-aI1 Race
 in Bridgeport.

New York, Dec S.--The board of re- view of the National Trotting associa- ton resumed its sessions to-day. J.. H. Bronson of New Haven. Conn.,. charged with entering pacer in the -for-all race in Bridgeport, violat- ing the rules in the entry, appeared entry had been made by a friend of his named Walker, and that he had no knowledge of it at the time. Charles Lee of Bridgeport, Conn.,, was up on complaint of having purchased the trotter Glendale at time when the horse was under the ban of the Ma tional Trotting association. He was charged with subsequently, racing her out of her class. MT. Lee asked for re- instatement on the ground that he had been ignorant of Olendale's past.
 The board in executive session nade the following decisions. J. M. Brol.- son of New Haven released from sus- pension. Application of A. M. Strong of New York for the release of himself and mare suspended at Fleetwood park was denied. Application of D. E.. Thompson, suspended at Syracuse was denied George w. Roxbury of West Philadelphia accused of using improp- CT language had his application for the removal of expulsion denied Applca- tions for the removal of the expulsion of J. w. Tomkins of Sing Sing, N. Y., and Charles G. Lee of Bridgeport Conn, granted; appeal of A. w. Lickert of Indiana was denied.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
RICE DEFEATS MONROE.
Twenty Round Bout Before Athletic
 Club In Bridgeport,

Bridgeport, Dec. S.-Austin Rice of New London and George Munroe of New York boxed a twenty-round bout to draw before the Palace Athletic club in Madison hall tonight. Though Munroe showed up the cleverer Rice forced the fighting from the start and landed some telling body blows. Both men weighed in at 116 pounds. At the finish they were in good condition. The opening preliminary was a rattling bout of eight rounds at catchweights be- tween Tim Leonard and Joe Sullivan of Brooklyn, at which Sullivan got the de- cision. The second event was to be ten rounds at 123 pounds betwen Mike Hauser of Elizabeth, N. J., and Tim Kearns of Boston. Hauser quit in the third round and let himself be counted out. Jack Rose was referee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
NEw CYCLE RAGING 4ssocIAr1oY.
Organized in New York by Track Own
 CTS and Mmnngers.

New York, Dec. S.-The National Cy- cle Racing association was organized at meeting of track owners and man. agers at the Fifth Avenue hotel to-day. It is the aim of the association to con- trol bicycle. racing, professional and amateur, in all of the states east of the Mississippi river except Louisiana. An alliance will be mde with Western Cycling associations and the California Association of Cycling Clubs. Those present were delegates from the Ameri- can Racing Cyclists union, Manhattan Beach Track; J. D. Lasley of Washing ton, D. C.; J. H. Collingwood of Provi- dence; A. G. Batchelder, N. Salisbury, representing the Ambrose Park track of Brooklyn w. J. Crane, Walton, Mass; J. w. Crane, Belleville N J. The Quill club and Harlem Wheelmen were also represented. A committee was appointed to prepare a constitu- ton and bylaws. Another meeting will be held in this city on January 4.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
POLO.
Providence Defeats New Britain by
 Score of 6 to 5.


 Score of 6 to g.
 New Britain, Dec. S.-Eighteen hun dred persons saw the New Britain Reds and Providence Greys fight it out at polo tonight. It was the third meet ing of the two teams, but the first time they met each other in New Britain. The visitors won 6 to 3, but after the game the Rhode Island players stated that they realized that they had been playing the game. The Providence team was intact, and after eight min utes of superb passing Dickie Pierce got the red ball by Burgess and scored a goal. Russell tied the score with a goal from spot in four seconds. Pierce and Canavan each scored in the re- maining time of the period. But one goal was made in the second period while the superb work of the visitors put the New Britain team at sea in the last period. Conway slugged Rus sell openly and had two fouls called on him and his rough work throughout caused the crowd to yell that he be talk en off the floor. Score: Providence, 6: New Britain, g. Bushes, Russell, 10; Cunningham, 1. Stops, Burgess, 35: Hefferman, fl. Fouls, Conway, ?. Ref eree Leahy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
Killed by an Elevator.

Torrington, Dec. S.-Pierce the eight year old son of John Concannon, was f, tally injured in an elevator accident at the factory of the Union Hardware company late this afternoon. The ele- vator was out of repair and was down on the first floor while workmen were employed on the third story remedying the trouble. The lad was sitting on the edge of the elevator when the men above, not knowing anything about his presence suddenly started it, and he had both legs crushed and a big gash cut in his stomach. His screams were the first intimation of the accident, and the elevator was stopped as soon as pOssible,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
srERNB ERe NOT MUCH uAmpERED.
Surgeon Generals Testimony Before
 War Investigating Com m ission.

Washington, Dec. S.-Testifying before the war Investigating committee to- day, Surgeon General Sternberg said concerning the relative merits of di- vision and regimental hospitals, that while experience had taught good deal the theories of the department as to medical supplies were borne out in the end. General Beaver asked: Were you at any time hampered in the discharge of the duties of your office by any of your superiors.''
 General Sternberg hesitated and said: Certainly not to any great extent" There was a pause at this point and General Sternberg hastened to add: You will understand that one man cannot do everything at once and there were occasional delays in getting the ear of the secretary, but nothing be- yond this"
 Then" said General Beaver, i've are to understand you had at all times the hearty support and good will of those over you in forwarding the work of your department"
 Yes" was the reply, most undoubt- edly." As to the general condition of the troops in mobilization camps, Gen eral Sternberg said the trouble could nearly all be summed up in the wo phrases neglect and sanitary meas ures" and letting the troops remain too long in one camp"
 You have to do one or two things" said he. You must maintain your campaign under the sanitary conditions of civilized life or you must follow the Indian method and shift your camp when you foul your ground. But you cannot prophecy as to what you can do in any particular case until you find the actual conditions you have to face. You can boil water for camp use, but you cannot compel men to drink it. This was frequent experience"
 As to new ration for the tropics, General Sternberg said he had made no specific recommendation yet, but had a competent officer now Investigating the methods of the British army in Jamaica and hoped soon to be able to make a report. General Flagler, chief of ord nance, the last witness of the day, con- fined himself solely to technical details of small arms and smokeless powder.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
FATAL FIRE NEAR NORWICH. Douglass Plcae Destroyed and n Man
 Burned G9 Death

Norwich, Dec. S.. What is known as the Leland Douglass place at Plain Hill,, about four miles from this city, was totally destroyed by fire tonight and Bernard Donnelly. the sole occu- pant, V s burned to death. Donnelly was 61 aars 0f age and stone mason by tra l. but on account of rheumatis and other physical ailments he had not been ahlf u work for some time. The property wgs 'Uned by James ,McNally of this cit and he permitted Donnel1y to occupy it tO protect the insurance. The mon / loss will be about $2.000. The origin >f the fire is mystery but is be- lieved to have been accidental and Don- nelly on account of his rheumatism was unable to leave the place in time. His charred remains were found in the ruins.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
SIGNING OF PEACE TREATY
WILL PROB1BLY TAKE PLACE TO-
 MORR0W OR MONDAY.

Work of American and Spanish Com
 misstoners Concluded aud Terms of
 the Treaty Settled Upon-spaniards
 Exceedingly Bitter Over the Result
 Blame European Powers-Rios in
 Complete state of Collapse.
 Paris, Dec. S.-The United States and the Spanish commissioners concluded their work to-day and finally settled the terms of the treaty of peace. They will meet once more in formal session, on Saturday or Monday next when the Spanish commissioners, sorrowfully and the Americans, with feelings of re- lief, viii write their signatures upon the document which embodies the re- suits of the war and the preparation of which has consumed eleven weeks, a longer time than the war itself. In the meantime, the treaty will be engrossed under the supervision of MT. Moore and Senor Ojeda, the secretaries of the respective commissions.
 The Spaniards are exceedingly bitter over the result, though observing the forms of friendliness and courtesy to the end. Senor Montero Rios, whose strong and persistent struggle to save for his country every possible asset form the wreck of her colonial empire has commanded the respect and admir- ation of his opponents, went from the council chamber to-day to his bed in a state of complete collapse as the result of the long strain and his chagrin over the small fruits of his efforts. Senor Ojeda has been prostrated since yester- day and was unable to attend the joint session to-day.
 The Spaniards charge equal blame upon the European powers and the United States for their downfall. One of them said: "The European nations have made great mistake in desert- ing Spain and leaving her to spollation by brute force by a giant nation. She will ultimately sell the Philippines to England. We have refused to sell any of the isands. Nor have we consented to negotiate upon any questions except those directly involved in the protocol signed at Washington"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
Anti-Saloon League Officers.

Cleveland, O., Dec. S.-The Anti-Sa loon league elected the following off, cers to-day: President Hiram H. Price. Washington; vice president Archbishop John M. Johnson, St. Paul; superintendent, Rev. H. H. Russell, Ohio; secretary. John L. Ewin, Wash ington; treasurer, J. L. Lilly, Cleve- land, O. Professor O. A. Wright intro duced the discussion of city organiza- ton. Chaplain c. F. Williams of Iowa delivered an address on the saloon and crime Rev. E. c. Dinwiddie of Penn sylvania conducted a discussion on leg islatiYe work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
Fitzsimmons and Ryan.

Syracuse, N. Y. Dec. S.-Tommy Ryan tonight stated positively that he would meet Bob Fitzsimmons at 1e4 pounds. Yesterday Martin Jul an made a public statement that Fitzslmmons would meet Ryan if the latter would post forfeit of $2,500. Ryan said to- day that he would post tomorrow with the spo. ting editcr of an evening paper a certified check for $2, 800 to meet Fitz- simmons within three months for 60 per cent of the gross receipts. This is all Fftzsimmons has asked for. Ryan said that he would sign the articles of agree ment as soon as Bob presented them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
THE SIX DAYS, BICYCLE RACE.
Waller and Miller Making Hard Fight
 To Harry at the Garden.

AO Nurry ht tAie NNHNSh'
 New York Dec. S.-Things were quiet at Madison Square Garden between and s o'clock tonight. But with the increase of the crowd the riders seem- ed to he inspired with new life and moved more quickly around the oval. Shortly after o'clock Miller left the track, Waller fell from his wheel half an hour later, overcome by drowsi- ness. He was taken from the track, but returned within an hour. Mean while Miller had gained nearly ten miles on him, the latter returning just ten minutes after Waller had been let out. At o'clock TG.ller was but six laps ahead of Miller, Between 2 and 8 o'clock Pierce and Miller were about ten miles apart. In the same hour AL bert lost considerably. The announce ment was made tonight that Miller will marry Miss Genevieve Hanson in the Garden on Saturday afternoon.
 The prices of admission were doubled tonight, but notwithstanding the Gar den was packed. Eddie Bald's tandem pacemakers came on the track at 9 o'clock and Bald mounted his wheel for half mile exhibition. On the first turn, however, his t.re loosened, and Bald was thrown heavily. He received a bad shaking up, but apparently was not injured. Bald took a rest and then gave an exhibition, going half mile in 1:03 Edourd Taylore, the French cham ,o;o r,1i1a hnt Nynan the torcycle in 459 4-5. An unlimited pur suit race between Harry Terrell of San Francisco and Harry Caldwell of Man chester, N H., the men starting from opposite sides of the track, afforded considerable excitement. Caldwell caught Terrell in A
 George Schreiber won two heats of a one mile match race with c. M. Ertz in 2:2S and 2:34. Jimmy Michael rode mile in 2:O9 2-5. Up to o'clock to- night Waller had spent six hours and fortytwo minutes off the track; Miller ten hours and fifty minutes, Pierce fif- teen hours and one minute, Albert twelve hours and eighteen minutes. Harry Bikes of Glens Falls rode two miles in 4:13 S-5. At 9 o'clock Waller and Miller were riding together. Wall CT. however, gained three miles over Miller in the next hour.
 The scores at 1 a. n. were: Waller, 1463.2; Miller, 14739; Pierce, 1455.2; Al bert, 1425.7; Stevens, 1355.S; Gimm, 1,- 327.3; Aronson, 1,23S; Nawn, 1,23S Hale, 1,249 Forster, 1,230.5; Sschinneer l. 21S.2; Joyioux, 1,113.5; Turville, 1,11S,6; Julius, 1,059.3.
 The scores at a. ns. were: Miller, 1,472; waller 1,470; Pierce, 1,46o.7; Al bert, 1,425.7 Stevens, 1355.S; Gimm, l. 341.6; Aronson, 1,30t.2; Lawson. IS31.4; Nawn, 1,223.7; Hale, 1,26t4; Forster, l. 234; schinneer 1928; Turville, 1l25.9; Julius, 1,061.7.
 Waller left the track a few minutes after midnight. He appeared demoral- ized and his last few laps were ridden unsteadily and as if he were almost blind Miller at once increased his pace as Waller left the track and at 12:30 a.. m passed Walters score. At l a. m. Miller was almost ten miles ahead.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
200 CASES OF SMALLPOX
AN ALARMING EPIDEMIC IN BED-
 FORD, PENN.
Local Physicians Disagrce-Some Pro- nounce It Chickenpox and Others u Harmless Skin Disense-Dr. Atkinson. Inspector of the State Board of Health, Says 1t is Genuine SmaIlpox-Whole Town Closely Quarantined.


 Huntington, Pa., Dec. S.-Among Bed-, ford's population of 2S0O there are about 200 cases of what seems to be genuine smallpox. This alarming con- dition of affairs was discovered to-day and up to this time there continues an uninterrupted commingling of the citi- zens of the town irrespective of their physical condition. Dr. w. B. Atkinson of Philadelphia, inspector of the state board of health, passed through here to-day on his return home from Brad- ford, where he spent yesterday in di- agnosing the disease that prevails from one end of the town to the other. The Bedford physicians disagree, some pro- nouncing it chickenpox and others a harmless skin disease. pr. Atkinson says it is genuine smallpox. He count- ed 130 cases in the town and believes there are fully 200 in all. Men, women and children, he declared have been travelling the street daily with small- pox crusts on their bodies Drastic measures were taken to-day to prevent the contagion from spreading further. The whole town is closely quarantined, policed and guarded and heroic meas ures will be prosecuted to check the plague. The danger to the whole cen- tral part of the state is manifest as people of Bedford, while infected with the disease, have been travelling far and near. George Madden of Go. A, 9th regiment, is afflicted with smallpox and contracted the disease while playing football. The Huntingdon school board has ordered compulsory vaccination of the pupils.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
National Indian Association.

Portland, Me, Dec. 8.-The closing day of the Woman's National Indian association was full of interest An ac- count of the Maine mission was given by Miss Alice Blanchard, the report of the Massachusetts mission was given by Miss Mary E. Dewey; that of Rhode Island by Mrs. w. w. Bliss, the Con- necticut by Mrs. Kate Foote Coe; the New York mission by Mrs. H. S. Cor don the New Jersey mission by Mrs. c. c. Hine, and the California mission by Miss Tabor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co
IN CONGRESS.
Test Vote in Senate on Nicarnguan
 Canal Project.


 Washington, Dec. S.-The urgent de- ficiency bill to provide for the support of the militia and navy was passed by the house to-day. It had been expected that the measure might open up a pro- longed debate, but the democrats decid- ed that they would not oppose it. There was not a word of criticism of the war on which an issue was made was as to whether the bill, providing as it did 1899, might not be construed as modi- fication of the law under which the volunteers were mustered into service. MT. McRea of Arkansas offered an amendment providing that it should not be so construed. and upon it there was general discussion as to the ad- visibility of mastering the volunteers out before the regular army was in- creased. MT. Cannon finally accepted the McRea amendment and that was the only opposition to the bill. The house adjourned over until Monday to give the committees time to work with out interruption.
 The senate held a short session to- day and then adjourned until Monday, after making the Nicaraguan canal bill the unfinished business. MT. Morgan called up the measure whereupon MT. Pettigrew moved to adjourn. This mo- iion failed by vote of 42 tO 13 and the bill was brought forward and then adjournment was immediately taken. The vote was a test of the strength of the Nicaraguan canal movement in the senate
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
Killed the shasting.

Middletown, Dec. S.-Nelson Bowers aged 61, who had just fitted up a grist mil in what is known as the "O,d stone rnill'' at Moodus, was instantly killed this afternoon by getting caught in the shafting and thrown against the ceil- ing. MT. Bowers was engaged in jump ing a belt when his sleeve caught and he was at once carried up by the force. Dr. Conklin of East Hampton was called and pronounced death accident al MT Bowers leaves a widow and a step-daughter. He was a prominent mason and well known in political cir cles throughout the state.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
To Buy Baltimore Surface Railway.

Northern Electric company, backed by a syndicate of New York capitalists, to-day purchased the Baltimore City Street Railway company. There are 130 900 shares of stock the par value of which is S25. For a number of years the stock has sold at a premium, and it has proved to be one of the best pay ing investments in the United States, having for years paid 10 per cent. divi- dends.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
OLD WAGE RATE REsToRED.
Ten Per Cent. Advance by the D. F
 Chandler Mine Co.

Duluth, Minn., Dec. SD. F. Chand- Ter Mine company at Ely has an nounced a 10 per cent. advance in wages, bringing the schedule back to the scale of 1892, the highest ever paid in the lake regions. The increase is caused by the tremendous demand for men from the copper and iron ranges. A similar rate will be made in all mines on the Vermillion range and will make a difference of $10,0O0 on monthly pay rolls.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
HEA1rH OF AMER1cAN rnoops.
Ora dfying Improvement Among Those
 in Cuba and Porto Rico.

Washington, Dec. S.-A most gratify- ing improvement in the health of the troops stationed in Cuba and Porto Rico is exhibited by the reports to the war department from the commanding officers. The long daily lists of sick and deceased soldiers have sunken and sometimes are entirely missing. Thus, for instance, it is reported to-day from General Henry at San Juan that there have been no deaths on either the 9th or the 7th among the United States troops in Porto Rico. Reports from the troops at Santiago are almost as encouraging, and even in the Philippines the condi- tions have materially improved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-09
THE "NEWEsT COLONIAL POWER. ''
German Officer Lectures in Berlin -
 Praises Rough Rtders.


 Praises Rough Riders.
 Berlin, Dec. S.-Count Von Goetzen, formerly military attache at the German embassy in Washington, who was com mended by Emperor William to accom- pany the United States army during the war for purposes of observation and official report, addressed large and distinguished audience this evening at Kaiserhof on the newest colonial power. Although most of his hearers were members of the colonial society there were many military men present. The lecture, which dealt largely with the war, was illustrated by photo graphs which he took personally views of the embarkation at Tampa the camps, the landings in Cuba and of scenes in the fighting around San- tiago. He spoke of the American army and navy. He said the only good vol unteers were the Rough Riders. He severely condemned the insurgents whoy he said rendered little or no help to the Americans. He did not see a sin gle white among the insurgents, except among the officers. He said the dyna- mite guns proved ineffective because they lacked distance apparatus. He nraised General Shafters treatment of the foreign officers who accompanied his staff. The United States regulars were characterized as "a most excellent hody of troops though small' and their uniform as practical" He prophesied q great future for the new American colonies. The lecture was frequently applauded.