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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
NAVAL COURT OF INQUIRY
MEETS IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT ON
 THE IOWA.

Captain Sampson Says Court Is Hard at
 Work and That it Is Utterly Impossible
 to Say When Report Will be Made--Does
 Not Wish 10 Disappoint Anxious Public
 Unusual Precautions.
 Key West, Fla, March 1S.-The court of inquiry is diligently continuing it's sessions on board the Iowa and judg- ing from statements made by members 1t is quite problematicalh how many more days will pass before the public learns it's conclusions By the courtesy of Rear Admiral Sicard the correspond ent of The Associated Press was to- day enabled to escape the rigor of the recent rule forbidding correspond ents to go on board warships and was the first civilian to interview the mem- bers of the court of inquiry since they secreted themselves on Wednesday on the Iowa. Until to-day one might as well have been in Havana for all that was known by personal observation as to the actual presence of the court here. Captain Sampson received the correspondent on the poop of the splendid ship he commands. In the admiral's cabin below were Chaplain Chidwick, Lieutenant Commander Pot ter and Judge Advocate Mark. They had been in session since 10 o'clock this morning with the ships writer acting as clerk.
 ''The court is still hard at work, " Captain Sampson said. T have just left my confrerees. It is utterly inl- possible to say when our report will be ready. If surmised the date and you reported it, I am afraid something might occur that would defeat the eX- pectation and only serve to disappoint the anxious public. When the report is ready, it will not be for us to make the announcement. Washington will do that
 In the course of the afternoon while the court continued in session with out once coming out of the cabin, large quantities of ammunition were taken on board. The same thing took place on the New York. Both ships are now better supplied with ammuni- tion than they have been at any time before. At o'clock this afternoon the regular hour during previous sessions fixed for adjournment, Captain Chid- wick and Lieutenant Commander Pot ter entered a gig and were rowed to the New York. Judge Advocate Mark is staying on board the Iowa. The court will resume it's sessions to-mor- row. Unusual precautions are observ- ed on board the Iowa, double harbor watches being enforced. Every craft that passes on it's way into the har- bor is submitted to the closest scru- tiny of searchlights. Both vessels are ready to pull out at fifteen minutes notice and special attention is being given to instruction of sailors in small arms. Tomorrow the court will devote considerable time to dia- grams showing the condition of the Maine after the explosion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Tug Brushes Into the Plymouth.

New York, March 1S.-One of the tugs of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, towing a float on which were thirteen freight cars, crushed into the boat Plymouth, Fair River line, in the East river tonight. The Plymouth was disabled, a section of one of her paddles being torn away. She signalled for help and she was lowed into the dock. There was al- most a panic amongst the passengers but they were quickly quieted. A passing tug took the Plymouth in tow and after she was safely docked the passengers were transferred to the City of Lawrence and the Rhode Island and proceeded on their voyage.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Deacon Luclus W. Fitch III.
Deacon Lucius W. Fitch of 113 Fol

Deacon Luc1uS w. t1tch or llo foun- tain street, Westville, is seriously i'll with pneumonia. He was taken i'll with a bad cold about week ago and later pneumonia developed. Deacon Fitch is graduate of Yale, class of 1S40, and has been connected with the college for forty years. For many years previous to 1880 he was an assist ant in the treasurer's office, and since 1880 he has been overseer of magazines and newspapers in the Yale reading room, although he has not been in reg ular attendance at the reading room. He has many friends in the city, who are most solicitous as to the state of his health. Dr. Converse is his attend ing physician. He was resting as cas- fly as could be expected last night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
unE pUROn AsE OF CUBA.
Senor Palma Says Cubans Would Not Pay
 More Than $1OQ, 100000.

New York, March 1S-That the Gu bans are willing to end the strife, as we'll as the sufferings of men, women and children in their island is without question, but while they are willing to pay Spain an indemnity, the leaders here are positive in their assertions that they are not weakening in the slightest degree and are willing to fight on, seeing that Spains power Is diminishing daily. The question of the amount of indemnity which might be paid in case such an agreement were feasible was talked of earnestly by the officials of the Cuban junta here to- day. T. Estrada Palma this evening through Lawyer Rubens gave out the following statement:
 ''At the beginning of the war the debt was $250,00O000, but Cuba could not stand it and this was one of the reasons why the revolt was precipi- tated. In the beginning of 1896 after the successful invasion of the western provinces by the Cubans, the latter might have been willing to pay $200,- 00G,000. At the beginning of the dry season of 1S96-97 they would have paid 50.00C,000, but now they would not give more than 00,000,000, if that much. If the wet season sets in this year before such, an agreement can be arranged we will not think of paying anything. The chances of our success now looks more promising than ever and the desolation of island can only impare it's products"
 It was said that a message had been received in this city from Washington to the effect that the cabinet was fa- vorably disposed to a proposition from Spain to the withdrawal of the Span ish flag floating there in case the United States fleet was recalled from Key West. When MT. Palma's called to this rumor, he replied: Well that would satisfy the Cubans and I as sure you we would see to 1t that the Spanish flag would be very quickly supplanted by our own. Cuba Libre' is our motto and we will never agree even ad interim to the acceptance of anything short of absolute independ- ence''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
THE SPANISH ARMT.
Its Great Losses in Cuba and Its Present
 Strength.

Washington, March 1S.-Seventy thousand Spanish soldiers have been killed wounded and otherwise inca pacitated for duty during the present war in Cuba. These figures have been received from reliable sources and are said to be as nearly authentic as it is possible to make them without re- course to the records kept by the Spanish government. From the same source it is learned that the forces of Spain in Cuba comprise 135,000 regu- lars, of whom S0,0oO are effective for military purposes and about 30,000 men in the volunteer army There are 55,000 men who from various causes are not effective for military duty. The strength of the Spanish army at home and including her nearby pos- sessions and 100000 men which in times of war may be increased is as follows:
 First reserve, 50,000; second reserve, 160000 men, all of whom are instructed in military tactics, and as econd re- serve which is not instructed of 300,- 900 men, making in all a grand total of 610,000 men. Since these figures were received here recent drafts of 15,000 men to strengthen the army in Cuba leave only S5,000 men of Spains regular army now in the peninsula, the Blaic islands, the Spanish posses sions in North Africa and the Canary islands.
 In the Philippine islands Spain has an army of 32,000 men including about 15,000 native troops. Several regiments of the latter were disbanded during the late insurrection and in time of war, it is said, they are of very lit tie use to the Spanish government In Porto Rico there are B, GOO Spanish troops which in the event of hostilities could be supplemented by 4,O00 volun- teers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
STREET coMMIrrEE MEETING.
Hearing Held on Sixteen Petitions Last
 Night.


 The committee on streets last night held a meeting in rooms 10 and il City hall and gave hearings on sixteen pe- titions. The petition of the park com missioners for the extension of Sher- man avenue and discontinuance of Hudson street, between Goffe and Henry streets, was tabled until the next meeting. The petition for the layout of Gibbs street, between Dix we'll avenue and the Northampton railroad and for orders for the estab lishment of boundary of street, it's grade and building lines, was also tab led. The committee voted to recom- mend that he petition for a cross walk across Dixwell avenue at the corner of Brewster street be granted. The same action was taken on the petition for sidewalk on Edgewood ave- nue, north side, between Beers and Platt streets, to be completed by June l; the resolution providing for the hardening of Wall street, from York to State streets; the petition for repairing Winthrop avenue, between Oak and Chapel street, with crushed stone; for repairing of Arch street, with crushed stone, and for the reopening of Fulton street. It was also decided to recom. mend that he property owners on Wall street be assessed to pay for the hard ening of that street.
 The following petitions were tabled: For repair of Orchard street, between Whalley avenue and Henry street; Crescent street, between Carmel and Henry streets, and Carmel street, be- tween Whalley avenue and Crescent street; the petition for an order re- curing that Winchester Avenue Rail- road company to repair the switch on Winchester avenue, near Sachem street, and for grading and curbing Munson street, from Orchard street to Crescent street. The petitioners ask ing for an appropriation for hardening Shelton avenue, from Munson street northerly, were given leave to with draw.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
The Reynolds Mouument.

Waterbury, Conn.,, March 1S.--A meet ing of the James Reynolds Monument association, which has been organized in this city for the purpose of raising funds to erect a monument to the late "Catalpa Jim," was held here tonight and from the enthusiasm evinced the project promises to be as uccess. Let ters were read from representative Irishmen from all parts of the world, endorsing the project and promising their cooperation, and it is believed that sufficient funds will be forthcom- ing without much difficulty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Jealousy Causes Murder.

AttIeboro, Mass, March 18.-John Cotter, forty years of age and belong ing in Canton, Mass, died from the ef- fects of blow with an axe in the hands of Matthew Harrigan, aged fifty years, tonight. Harrigan buried the axe blade in the back of Cotter's s head. The latter lived about two hours. Harrigan was caught by James Lynch, who held him until the police could be summoned to take him into custody. Both were stone cutters and they had quarreled. Jealousy over Mrs. Cotter, who comes from Paw tucket is said to have brought on the trouble.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
FOR ARMoRED CRUISERS.
Auxiliary Board May Report Favorably on
 Ward Line Steamers.

Auxiliary Board May Report Favorably on
 Ward Line Steamers.
 New York, March 1S.-The auxiliary board of the navy department this af- ternoon inspected the Ward line steam ships Orizaba, Saratoga and Seneca and Flora Moran. It was understood that the board at the afternoon session was preparing favorable reports to send to Washington regarding the Ward line steamers. The first named is a steel vessel built by an iron ship building works at Lancaster, Pa., and was built eight years ago. She meas ures 336 feet over all and is forty-three feet beam, She has a speed of four teen knots an hour. She is being re- paired here by the Morgan iron works. A member of the board said that she could be quickly turned into a steel cruiser. As to her armament, it would depend largely upon the guns availa- ble. 1t is thought that the necessary changes in the vessel could be made in a month The Saratoga is of iron. She was built by John Roach at Chester, Pa, in 1878. She is 29S feet over Ill and thirty-eight feet beam She is L. 280 tons burden. She has four bulk heads and two iron decks. Her speed is fifteen knots an hour. The Seneca is an iron vessel with five bulkheads. She is 300 feet over all and forty-two feet beam. She is of 2,729 tons burden and has a speed of fourteen knots an hour. She was built about nine years ago
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
BlancO to Crush Insurgents.

Madrid, March 18.-It is asserted that the central and western provinces be- ing pacified, General Blanco is about starting on an extensive operation with eight battalions and large volunteer forces to destroy the insurgents now forts especially to demolish what is de- scribed as "the more or less embryonic organization which has enabled the rebels to maintain the appearance of government"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
England Is Anxions.

London, March 19-At the cabinet council yesterday there was an anxious discussion of the new development of French demands in China The Duke of Devonshire, lord privy counsel who presided, has decided to postpone his departure for Iveria.. All the newspa- pers this morning comment upon the nature of the French demands.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
TEN nrcK ooNrEsrANrs.
The Eight Men Chosen. who Will Speak
 for the Prize.

The names of the eight men who will compete for the Ten Eyck prize have been announced. The competition will take place in about two weeks and of these eight one man will be awarded the prize of $75.
 The men and the subjects are: Pop ular American Feeling Against Eng land" George Dana Graves of Man chester, N. H.; 'The Trans-Siberian Railway Francis Jenks Hall of Rrookville, Pa; "Abolitionist Orators" Howard Chandler Robbins of Phila- delphia; Robbins Rattell Anderson of Duluth, Minn.; Horace Jewell Fenton of Willimantic, Conn; Victor Hugo" Isham Henderson of New Haven, John Pease Norton of Los Angeles, Cal; 'The Jesuit Missionaries in Canada" 7" Henry Robinson Shipman of Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
21s Deaths From Plague.

Bombay, March 1.-Two hundred, and fifteen new cases and 2t6 deaths from the plague were reported to-day. Five Europeans have been attacked. The Mohanmedans at Hubli, on the south Marattayi, hearing of the riots in this city, have decided to resist the plague precautions and operations over the line. The volunteers have been mobilized and the infantry has been summoned but as yet there has been no conflict.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Enquist Will Probably Die.

Frank Enquist, the East Haven Swede who was shot about week ago, is in a critical condition at the New Haven hospital, and it was stated there last night that small hopes of his re- covery were entertained. He was talk en to the hospital on March 8. the eve- ming when he was shot by John Brick son. A charge of No. 12 shot entered his left thigh and groin, and owing to his weakened condition the shot have not been removed. Blood poisoning has now set in. Erickson has not yet been caught.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19

Madrid, March 18.-The government is exceedingly hopeful of early results from General Blanco's plan of large operations in the east of Cuba. It is understood that the report of the na- val court of inquiry on the Maine dis aster will be delayed until the Ameri- can report is published. Senor Sagas- ta, the premier, says that the journey of the torpedo squadron, now at the Canaries, to Havana has not been in definitely postponed. The tone of the press is more hopeful, but financial cir cles are still uneasy
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
War and Insurance,

Hartford March 18.-The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance company has adopted the following as it's policy in the case of war: Until other action is had in the premises. in case of war no extra premium will be charged to officers or enlisted men of the army or navy of the United States, or of the militia of the several states who at the date of a declaration of hostilities shall be members of this company"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Gladstone Ill Again.

Bournemath, March 1S.-The follow ing bulletin has been issued with re- spect to MT Gladstone: Tn the ab- sence of any improvement in MT. Gladstone's condition it has been set- tied in consultation that he should re- turn to Hawarden." The bulletin is re- garded as having only one meaning; that the facial pains have returned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Killed on the Consolidated.

South Birmingham Mass, March IS. John Marble of this place was in- stantly killed by passenger train on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford road this afternoon while driving across the tracks at Lelands crossing. His horses also were killed and wagon demolished. MT. Marble was sixty eight years of age.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Two Terrible Explosions.

Madrid, March 1S.-A terrible ex- plosion took place to-day in the Santa Isabel mine at Belmez, province of Corova. Sixty corpses have already been recovered and many men are as yet unaccounted for.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19

Kingston, Jamaica, via Bermuda, March 1S.-A dynamite explosion took place this morning in the government storehouse on Montenegro day. Eight men were killed and many injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
UPR0AR IN THE REICHSTaG.
Herr Rebel, the Socialist Lender, Brings
 Up the Revolution of 1S4S.

Berlin, March 1S.-In the reichstag to-day during the debate on the bill providing for the reform of court mar tials, Herr Rebel, the socialist leader, started a discussion on the subject of the fiftieth anniversary of the revo- lution. He referred to the privileges minded his hearers of 'the revolution of March IS, 1S4S, when the people fought for their liberty and rights" The minister of war; General Won Goss- Ter, and Herr Munckel, of the peoples party, followed, while the president of the house, Baron von uel-Borenberg, intervened and declared he did not wish to deny the significance of the day, but at the request of the subsequent speak, CTS he could not allow it to become the Stun, conservative, declared the Prus- sian constitution was the free gift of the king.
 Herr Rebel, amid an uproar, said the combatants of 184S had been de- scribed as ''rabble." This he asserted, was infamous. Continuing, Herr Be- bel asserted that if the struggles of 1S4S had attained their object the events of 1870 would not have been necessary, the king, the speaker al- legged, was already showing signs of two ojt i,,1 TN,. the minister of finance, was then on the side of the revolution. Herr Rebel then remarked: "If the promises made had been fulfilled nc Bismarck would have been required. But the king was betrayed -"
 The president here intervened and called the speaker to order. Resuming his remarks, Herr Rebel said: 'The men of the old national union are now silent The king of Prussia, by the grace of God made a clean sweep in 1860. The people will also have the right to make a clean sweep some day.
 Dr. Bennigsen, the leader of the na- tional liberal party, said royalty had certainly suffered a severe reverse on March IS, 1S48 But he added, that day had little significance in the develop ment of German affairs. He then re- referred to the part the then future Emperor William played.
 Berlin, March 18.-In all some thirty socialist and radical meetings were held to-day for the purpose of com- memorating the revolution of 1S4S. Herr Liebknecht, the socialist leader,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Three Houses Destroyed.

New York, March 18.-By the explo- sion of a gasoline stove to-day at Mor- ristown, N. J., three houses were de- stroyed by fire, causing a loss of $15, 900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
DauntIess Crew Joins Navy.

New Orleans, March 1S.-The crew of the filibusterer Dauntless, seventeen in all, finding occupation gone by the seizure of the boat, joined the United States navy to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
Yarese Not Sold.

Rome, March 1S.-An official denial is given to the report that the armored cruiser Yarese has been sold.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19

Berlin, March 18.--In all some thirty held to-day for the purpose of com- memorating the revolution of 1S48. Herr Liebknecht, the socialist leader, who to-day finished a term in jail, ad- dressed a meeting which hailed him with enthusiasm. He also issued a revolutionary pamphlet.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19

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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19
THE POSSIBILITIES OF WAR
DISCUSSED BY PROFESSOR THEO-
 BORE $. WOOLSEY.

Reasons Why Intervention in Cuba is Probable-Spain Poor but Proud and Likely to Fight-President Will Have United Support of All Americans Come
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-19

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Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15
The Greatest Gold Nugse,s.

The biggest gold nugget on record
was found at Ballarat, Australia. It
weighed 221S ounces and was worth
$41, 200. Next comes q chunk OF the
yellow metal dug up at Berlin, New
South Wales, valued at $50, $40; it
tipped the scales at ITO ounces. Two
Australian nuggets called the ''vis-
count Canterbury" and "yiscountess
Canterbury" weighing 1921 ounces
and 1884 ounces respectively, were APP
praised at 1872, 900 and $4,000 On
one claim at Dunnolly two golden
Jumps weighing 53S ounces and Ats
ounces, worth $40, 900 and $4,000. were
picked up. Two other great Austria.
liam nuggets-all the biggest ones
were discovered there-were found by
Cinnamon and were melted to the tune
OF sl3, 900 aud $4,000. Boston Tran.
script.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15
The Siam ese Girls Dance.

The most graceful and intricate
dance Of any savage people is said to
be the cup dance Of Siam. The girls
who take part in it range in age from
five to twenty years, and their train
ing is begun ~ soon as they are able
TO walk.
In dancing the cup dance a row OF
girls take their positions with tier Of
cups on their heads, which they keep
balanced throughout the dance. They
kneel down with military precision
and bow their heads till their fore
heads nearly touch the floor, keeping
the cups on their heads meanwhile by
a series OF skilful jerks Of the neck.
They also make series Of rapid and
intricate circles, bringing into play al
most every muscle of the body with
ont disturbing the cups.
Another feature of this dance is for
the girls TO bend backward and pick
up little pieces OF straw with their
eyelids. Throughout the dance the
positions are always easy and graceful,
and the movements are light and airy.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-04-15
THE ROAD.

Pray, whittier leads the road. fair heart?
Say, whittier leads the road2
Across rill. around n hill,
Beside dell where rivers start,
Where bending nut-trees shed their load
Oh. thither leads the road, dear heart,
Oh, thither leads the road.
What matter where the road may lead,
So thou and together 20?
Companionship is all our need,
Division all our woe.
The pine-tree tall on yonder hill
For years has watched the passer-by;
When ts Is dust we shall DO still
Together, thou and |.
How hushed the afternoon! dare
Not whisper love, but send the thought
In speeches. message. All the air
In Silence thrall Is caught.
oh, these ara God-reared trees, How soft
The wind-dreams round their tall heads
49, creep,
The drowsy leaves that doze aloit
Stir Ike Il child In sleep.
Young Autnmns fire begins to burn
The brands to hurl at Winters brow;
The sun-wooed leaves sigh low, and turn
To crimson on the bough.
Pray whittier leads the road, fair hearth
Say, whittier leads the road?
Across rill around hill,
Beside dell where rivers start,
Where bending nut-trees shed their load
oh, thither lead the road. my heart,
Oh thither leads the road.
John Macy In The Chap-Book.