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The sun., 1898-09-20
sMOKELESs POWDER FACTORY.
Work to he Begun on n Plant for the
Navy Near Washington.

Work to BE Begun on q Plant for the
Navy Near Washington.
WASHINGTON. Sept 19.-Work has been be-
gun on the first large Government powder
mandatory for the navy. about two miles
from the naval proving station at Indian Head
and within twenty-three miles OF Wash
ington. The new factory is being built
under an appropriation of $4,000 Sc
cured last session. and when In operation
will have a greater capacity for smokeless
powder than any private concern In the coun-
Try, With that At Newport. which deliyers about
1000 pounds OF powder day, the Navy De-
months two factories capable OF supplying
practically all the smokeless powder that it
may require on peace basis.
The construction work will be In charge OF
Lieut.. Bernadop. an expert on the develop;
ment OF smokeless powder. He commanded
the Winslow In her fight of Cardenas. where
he was severely injured at the time Ensign
Bagley was killed, Lieut.. Bernadou will
tion Of his sick leave this month and
intends pushing. the project so that It
cail'for plant capable Of producing between
three and i've thousand pounds OF smok eless
powder day. or about doub pie the amounts now
being furnished the navy by the Duponts and
the California Powder Works.
The sun., 1898-09-20
ACCUSE Us OF 1NHUxANrrH.
They Say in Madrid That We Turn the
Spanish Sick Out Of the Hospitals.

They Say in Madrid That We Turn the
Spanish Sick Out Of the Hospitals.
Special Gable DesDdtoh 10 THE Buzz.
MADRID. Sept 19.-The mortality among the
troops returning In the transports from Cuba
is ascribed to the inhumanity OF the Americans
in compelling them TO embark 80 that the hos
pitfalls could be cleared for the American sick.
OF the thousand men who returned on the
San Ignacio 123 died on the voyage.
The Ministers charged with drawing up the
instructions to be observed by the Paris Peace
Commissioners met yesterday.
According to semi-offlcial newspapers the
payment Of the coupons OF the Cuban debt is
assured.
1t is probable that Admiral Montojo, whose
squadron was destroyed by Admiral Dewey's
ships in Manila Bay. and Major Sostoa. director
OF the Cavite arsenal. who have been suspended
by the Supreme Council Of War. will be court
martialed.
LONDON. Sept 19.-A desDateh to the Central
News from Madrid says that the Spanish Gov
ernment is attempting to secure loan through
the Rothschilds giving as security the reve-
nues Of the Almaden quicksilver mines in New
CASTLE. II the Rothschilds refuse TO make
overtures toward floating the loan. another
English house will be asked to do so.
Gen. Jaudenes. the commander OF the Span
ish troops at Manila, reports that the insurrec-
tion of the Tagalos Is increasing.
Gen. Rios. Governor OF the Visayas and Act
ing Governor Of the Philippines. proposes
numerous reforms.
The sun., 1898-09-20
AUSTRIAN CONSUL KILLED.
CheValier Max dc ProskoWstx Run Over b
Car on His Way Home from Chicago.

Chevalier Max dc ProSkoWstE Run Over by
n Car on His Way Home from Chicago.
CHICAGO. Sept 1s.-Chevalier Max dc Pros
kowetz. Austro- Hungarian Consul In Chi
cago. was killed by railroad train in Fort
Wayne at o O'Clock last night. He was pas
senger on the Pennsylvania Limited. While
the dining car was being cut OF at the station
he took a stroll through the cars. He did not
notice that the train had been cut In two,
and stumbled headlonR Just as the baggage
car was being pushed back and was run
The Fort Wayne police took him TO st.
Sosephs Hospital. where he died an hour later
Both legs were crushed
Che Valier de ProskowetE was Just beginning
journey TO Europe. where he expected 10 visit
member OF the Austrian :Parlisment He
left Chicago Yesterday afternoon. expecting
to be away about two months,
N. de Proskowetz was able, owing TO his
fathers wealth. to crafty his taste for study
and travel and he became q member OF sew
erAl learned societies In various countries Of
cRRo In March, 1897
The sun., 1898-09-20
ROUGH RIDERS At WHITE HOUSE
They Let Loose = "Wah-wshoo" Chez,
When Talking to the President.

They Let Loose "Wah-wshoo" Cheer
When Talking to the President.
WARRINGTON. Sept. 19.-Eleven members OF
Roosevelt's rough riders awoke the White
House from its dignifed quiet to-day. They
were SerRt. Frank Hill. SerGt Thomas O'Neill.
Corporal Frank Briggs Quartermaater-Ser-
Heant ]. S. Mohler and Privates William
Woods. Ben Slaughter. j. 8. Moore and Elyin
c. Ash OF Troop G. and Sergt. F. G. Devore,
WAGNER C. s. Ryan and Private c. Z. Marshall
OF Troop X. Some Of them have been at the
hospital for convalescents established at
Washington Barracks. and others are on their
way home from Montauk and stopped over in
Washington to see the sights.
They reached the White House after the
regular visiting hours. but the doorkeepers
the rough riders wanted to sec President Nc
Kinley. and because they were from Roose-
vet's regiment one OF the White House en-
1t Is unusual for Mr.: Mckinley to receive un-
official visitors outside OF the regular recep-
SP 6 10 t6s
pIctuiesSHe Groap;, lie shook hands Win
health. and put the Steven very g1 much at
their ease Then he asked them II they would
The answer came in manner unexpected by
win yeef" yelled the rough riders in cho-
Il was the, "wah; wahoo", WHICH started the
echoes In the old mansion. Mr.. Mckinley
ss the last notes Of the yociferoas % response se
died away. Then he shook hands all round
again and went back % his desk;
at La Guasimas on June "a, when Allyn Capron.
a AZ fellow ssrSeant. q mt Went vent % down Sr before the the
Spanish bullets.
The sun., 1898-09-20
MORE TROOPS FOR MANILA.
Gen. Otis's Request for a Stronger Force
Has Been Kept secret.

Gen. Otis's Request for a Stronger Force
Has Been Kept secret.
WAsHINGToN. Sept. 19.-In view of advices
received from Major-G Otis In regard TO the
situation in the Philippine Islands. the Admin
istration has decided to send reinforcements to
Manila to the number OF from 5000 to 5000.
Orders were issued from the War Department
to-day directing the despatch OF about five
regiments OF volunteer troops from San Fran
cisco as soon as transportation can be provided
for them This Is the text OF the order
WAsHIHoroN, Sept. 10.
CSgnandin0 General DsPd't"s": Of California. SaH
With the approval St the Scting Secretary of
FiTst Tennessee. Fret WeshinGton, and de-
duty IL the RopSrt%s9s oi California. and VII VIII
G&sheral & M unlted States forces at that point.
pish the necsssa y trapspofts e"pecial care
hsinG taken to pro pDSSyi6s sscsnt SPACE and
sbsrSed Witb proSIdinS smple ana sntne f5e
supplies furnished By their respective depart
pents 70 insure the comfort well being. and
a. G. CoRBrN. Adjutant- General.
The Administration has concealed carefully
the full text OF the message received at the War
Department last week In which Gen. Otis said
that no moro troops were needed. IL 10 oX-
planned now that that abatement was made in
response to query from the War De-
partment as to whether he needed any more
reiniorcements than those which IT was
intended to send from the force now stationed
at Ban Francisco. The explanation is further
obtained from . Trustworthy source that this
despatch was preceded by q message saying
that reinforcem ents were needed Immediately.
In that message Gen. Otis described the atti-
tude OF the insurgents as threatening. despite
the apparent docility OF their leader In direct
Ing the withdrawal Of his forces from the city
and suburbs OF Manila.
Gen. Otis described at some length the need
OF a strong garrison 10 meet q possible out
break OF the native forces. aud he Indicated
plainly that he did not have great confidence in
the assurances or present actions OF ARuinGldo.
It was this despatch which led tho President
20 consult with Acting Secretary Meikleiohn
and Gen. Miles. after which 1t was decided TO
reinforce the Manila army as soon as possible
The War Department has learned that several
ships OF the transport feet on the Pacific will
reach San Francisco within day or two probA-
bly,. In response to an inquiry from the War
Department. Gen. Otis sent despatch which
was received In Washington to-day. SS follows:
~ AotIa0 SsIslaEK Il Rsy. RoIliRElsA;
senator and GhlnA lolt pogf Aug. ~ and 30;
lAdieAA, b0pk IL Ohio spd Faleaela, BeVt 81
The sun., 1898-09-20
ODD FELLOWS IN MANILA.
A Branch Wanted In the PhilippiueG-Ml
Lodge on the Fruits of the War.

A Branch Wanted In the PhilippineG-Mr.
Lodge on the Fruits of the War.
BosTox. Sept. 1a.-The Sovereign Grand
Lodge. I. o. o. F.. Is holding its seventy fourth
annual meeting in this city. At the business
session Grand Sire Carlton said that requests
had been received from members in Manila for
permission to establish the order In the Philip
pine Islands. Special action will be taken on
this matter. Requests have also been received
for branch in the Argentine Republic. from
Ayres.
A banquet was given in Music Hall this
70 the toast: ITO the President Of the United
OF our soldiers and sailors. and added:
our soldiers and sailors In foreign lands shall
not be lost, and that the freedom extended to
force OF our arms be not imperilled or be-
trayed."
The sun., 1898-09-20
BROOKS ApAMSs PLATFORM
He AbandOnS Organism and Comes o.
for Territorial Expansion.

He AbandOnS Organism and Comes Oat
for Territorial EXpnnSiOn.
BosToH. Sept 19-Brooks Adams. who iS
mentioned for the Democratic nomination for
Governor Of Massachusetts this year, and has
just returned from Europe. said to-day:
Il am an expansionist. an imperialiSt. Il you
please. and am willing to go further In this
respect than probably any one in Massachu-
sets. believe in the war, in the policy OF ex-
in the manifest destiny Of the nations future:
but ! doubt whether the Democratic party
But the party which takes advantage OF the
opportunity Afforded now for the nation 70 "a.
vance TO its proper place in the world Is bound
to be victorious"
Mr.. Adams has been known as q writer. and
speaker for the free coinage Of silver. but he u
that the free-silver issue 10 dead. and that It
will not be OF any importance In the next Preoi-
dental campaign.
The sun., 1898-09-20
MANY REFORMS IN CHINA.
E1rPEROR DECJARBs IN FAVOR or
WEsTERN CIVILIZATION.

He Says II IL Better Than Chinese IN Many
Ways and he WIN Adopt Its Coed POS-
tures-A Postal Service for the whole
Empire-Ths Right 70 Re Givea - Ev-
cry Psrson 70 HISmorinliEo the ThrOno.
SDsetsl osSt DsspahA % TEE sUx.
PEKn1. Sept 1e.-ThS reforms lately fore
shadowsd have been embodied In q rSmarkahlo
series Of imperial sdiets which are startiins
the native officialS.
The Emperor has issued long explanation
Of his new policy. declaring that Western civ.
iliSation In many respects II superior 70 the
Chinese. He intends to adopt the good Esa-
tures Of Western civilization. dlscarding the
bad. r ',..
The most striking Odict proolaims TIE 60
tablishment Of postal service throughout the
empire. and In this his Majesty appeals 10 TIE
people to cooperate. a. they win thereby cid n
STRENGTHENING the empire.
Another edict eonfen the right on practically
every person In the empire to momorislisS the
throne. privilege that has heretofore boon
confined to the favored classes.
Another orders that monthly accounts Of tho
Governments receipts and expenditures b0
rendered to Pekin. and that these bo Published.
The Emperor commands that the edicts b
posted throughout the country to convince the
people that efforts are being made for thsir
welfare.
Ineonsequence Of British pressure the TSung-
h-Yamen has ordered Huy-u-Fen. who OBJ
tained the concession for the Nowehwway Rail-
road. to reopen negotiations to obtain the loan
for the construction OF the line from the Hong
Kong and Shanghai Bank
The sun., 1898-09-20
HELD UP 4 STAGE
The Lone Robber Was Recognised, Caught
and Pleaded Hunger.

BAN Francisco. Sept 19.-vctor Colwell.
who was recently a clerk with the 8. P. Taylor
Paper Company OF San Francisco held up q
stage between Bollnas and Ban Rafael to-day
and robbed six passengers OF $55 in coin and
considerable jewelry. He had a bandana
over the lower part OF his face. but the driver
recognized him and warned the Sheriff whom
he reached San Rafael. The Sheriff captured
Colwell on the road. He pretended that he
was searching fer an escaped convict until he
and the highyayman SURRENDERED.
Colwell said he was out OF work and had had
nothing TO eat for three days. But 81 In
money was found on him in addition to the pro-
ceeds OF the robbery. He Is said 10 have robbed
the stage with the coolness OF a veteran. He
made all the passengers get, out and then
said the three women could return TO the
soach. He compelled the driver TO go through
the three male passengers. and when one did
not pan out wen forced him TO search the man
again. AsChinaphn fell down from fright and
was searched while on the ground. Colwell
had the express and mail pouch thrown out
but finally decided not to rifle them.
The sun., 1898-09-20
TO MARRr rs TO REs1ex
OF Interest to Unmarried Female Teach
in tho BorouEh of Queens.

OF Interest to Unmarried Female Teachers
in the Borough OF Queens.
The Board Of Education OF the borough OF
Queens sat in special session at Flushing yes
terday afternoon. A discussion was occasioned
by the application OF Mrs. Mary LABEL for
the position Of teacher IN School 1. Long Island
City. Some members contended that married
women should not be eligible as teachers.
while others considered It unwise to discrim-
mate. After q heated argument Mrs. LAbeila
case was referred to the Committee on Teach
plications of married women for positions AZ
teachers must be Endorsed by i've members OF
the board. A resolution was also adopted 10
the effect that whenever q teacher gets mar
ried 1t will be considered equivalent TO her
resignation.
An application from the Jamaica Athletic As
eociation for permission to use the HlRh
School gymnasium was referred 70 the local
committee.
The sun., 1898-09-20

Lezcano Of the University Of Havana struck
each other with canes in 0bispo street this af-
ternoon.
As Col. Benedioto is we'll known as the officer
who led the Spanish troops when the Cuban
General. Nestor AranEuren. was killed while
visiting his sweetheart, and as Prof. Lezcano il
a Cuban, the incident has been commented
upon az having political significance. The
fact OF the trouble is that both men fought
without ever having previously spoken
word to each other. They met on
the sidewalk, which is very narrow. and Col.
Benedicto. believing that Prof. Lezcano wished
to push him into the roadway. used his cane
against the Professor. who struck back at him.
The sun., 1898-09-20
SMOKE AND roc ON THE LAHEA
Disasters TO Vessels Caused by an UnsX'
planned Condition OF the Air.

Disasters TO Vessels Caused by an Unex.
planned Condition OF the Air.
CHICAGO. Sept. 1e.-The dense smoke mixed
with fog which now hangs over the upper
lakes is bringing long list Of disasters to veS-
sci owners and marine underwriters. The
smoke il accompanied by a northwest gallo on
both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The
cause OF the smoke Is unknown as no forest
fires have been reported near the upper lekes.
II Is thought that the smoke has come fEom
fres In the far Northwest. several hundred
miles distant.
Up TO late hour this afternoon the strand
inGs reported were; Steamer Lewiston. Mani
Point, Lake Michigan: steamer z; C. Pops.
bound from Duluth TO Buffalo with grain.
Lake Superior; steamer colorado, Duluth 70
Port Huron with -four. ashore on Eagle River
Reef: schooner Senator. coal-laden for HaIbor
Springs. ashore on SkillAgalee Reef; tug Bal
Vor. ashore on Skillagalee Reef.
The sun., 1898-09-20
MRS. ADD1cKSs DIVORCE sU1r.

This Time She Alleged DOSertiOn and VIII
Get . Decree.
WILMINGTON. Del. Sept. 19.-In the General
Sessions Court to-day Alexander d. Coop0E.
commissioner in the divorce case Of Rosalis d.
Addicks against J. Edward AddlckS Of Bay
State Gas fame. made q return favorable to
granting an absolute divorce to the plaintiff
IN the absence Sf any contest. II 10 probable
The ground OF Mrs, Addicks's application
was that Mr.. Addicks had deserted her for Q
period exceeding the statutory limit OF three
years. This ts her second attempt TO secure q
divorce from her husb band. In her nrst case she
alleged adultery and was defeated. Mr.. Ad-
fend his own character and that OF the woman
whom Mrs Addicks named as correspondent.
tion named as the ground he offered no re-
BiStAnce,
The sun., 1898-09-20
OUR DOISGS CRITICISED.
s Somebody Says We Are Not Acting Fairly
Toward the Filipinos.

Srrciai cobLe Despateh to TEE sur.
LONDON. Sept. 1o.-A despatch to the Dolly
Mail from Hong Kong says that Europeans
from Manila severely criticise the attitude Of
the American Army officers toward the insur-
gents, They say that the officers are almost
criminay ignorant of the native character
and seem determined to win glory at the eX-
pense Of the insurgents by Matching imaginary
plots.
These Europeans declare that ARuinaldo the
insurgent leader. has obeyed every order from
the Americans whether 1t was accompanied by
threats or not Everybody was surprised that
Consul Williams was not sent to Paris instead
OF a mum ber Of stan officers who know little Of
the Philippines.
The Nails correspondent expresses the con-
viction that Consul Wildman. the American
representative at Hong Kong. who has lived
among the Malays and who is familiar with
British colonial methods. could arrange every
thing satisfactorily with AGuinaldo.
In conclnsion he says that It Is suicidal folly
on the part of the United States not to have
sent Mr.. Wildman TO Manila long ago.
The sun., 1898-09-20
ONrAR1os Low BIRTH RATE
Sensational Cause Assigned by the Montre al
Anglican Synod.

Sensational Cause Assigned by the Montreal
Anglican Synod.
TORONTO. Sept. 1e.-The people OF Ontario
are somewhat exercised over the discussion in
the Montreal Anglican Synod on the low birth
rate in Ontario. The reason has been ascribed
by the ministers largely to causes over which
persons have absolute control. and the matter
involves questions OF grave moral response
bility. The ministers declare that in every
town and city OF Canada there are women OF
good standing who are averse TO bearing chill
dren and act accordingly.
Another reason given is the employment OF
women in stores and elsewhere. driving men to
other fields and thus lesseninE the marriage
rate. which In Ontario 10 far below that OF any
other country in The he world The migration Of
cause OF tho low birth rate. They desert the
farms In large numbers for the cities. leaving
girls at home.
The sun., 1898-09-20
eARR1soN1NG THE towns.
Our Troops Occupy More of the Porte
Rican Districts.

Our Troops Occupy More of the Porto
Rican Districts.
Special Cable DespdtcA 70 THE suN.
Ponce. Porto Rico. Sept. Entertainments
OF American troops are proceeding to-day to
garrison the places not held by the Spaniards.
Company of the Sixth Massachusetts, goes to
Lares. Company D of the Fourth Illinois to
Humaeo. and two companies from Mayaguez
to Aguadilla.
The commissary ship Saltwater takes from
Arroyo to VieGuez Island company from
Grants brigade.
This afternoon 100 Spanish prisoners were
turned over by the Americans to the Spanish
commander at Aibonito.
The yellow fever scare has entirely subsided.
and there are no more suspects.
The sun., 1898-09-20
SHor 4 CLERGXKAM.

Mr.. HSShan Wounds the Rev. Mr.. BroaduS,
Who Was EIOpinE with His Daughter.
PERRY. Oklahoma. Sept. 19.-The Rev. @. W.
Broadus. q Methodist clergyman was shot and
probably fatally wounded by James Heenan
old daughter, TilliO, Broadug has been hold
ing meetings near HOenAn's farm at Augusta,
And the young man became infatuated with
the girl
The sun., 1898-09-20
CH1L1-AReEyT1NE DISPUTE.

They Agree That Great Britain May Draw
the Final Boundary.
Special Cable Dcspdtch to TIE sux.
LONDON. Sept. 90 A despatch to the TInes
from Buenos Ayres dated yesterday says that
the boundary conflict has been settled.
Both Chilli and the Argentine Republic will
supply Great Britain with statements showing
where they agree to disagree. and Great Bri-
tain will draw the final boundary.
The sun., 1898-09-20
KILLED FATHER AND BROTHER.
Then Ward Wolfe Wont and Shot Himself
on His Mothers Grave.

on His Mothers Grave.
PARKERsBUR0. W. Va. Sept. 19.-ward Wolfe.
who was an inmate Of an asylum until recently.
went to his home at Rockford. Harrison county.
this afternoon and met his father at the door
He had In his possession gun. and upon Sec
ing his father pulled the trigger and killed him
instantly. He then looked for his older brother.
Quill Wolfe. whom he soon found and killed.
where his mother was buried and shot himself
through the head. He died instantly.
On his mothers grave was found q note say
ing: They kicked me out OF home and
buried me without comm" The Wolfe fam
lily was wealthy. owning several hundred acres
OF rich land on Lost Creek.
The sun., 1898-09-20
SPAIN SIDES WITH TIE GEAR

She FAvors Disarmament and Wnl send .
Delegate to the Conference.
Special Cable Dss1aseh 10 TIE suH.
MADRID. Sept. 19.-The Government has 70.
piled to the circular Of Count MurayieH. the
Russian Foreign Minister. approving Of the
Cars disarmament scheme and announcing
that Spain will send delegate to the proposed
conference.
The sun., 1898-09-20
Uncle sam Imports Ammunition.

The Belgian steamship EquRtoria, which ar
rived yesterday from Antwerp. brought for the
Government 1.136 caSes Of cartridge shells.
100 cases of cartridges, 647 cases OF cannon
powder. IL cases OF primers aud 1.420 caseS Of
wet Guncotton.
The sun., 1898-09-20
BLANCo READY TO F1GHE.
He Says If Peace Fails the Army in Cuba
VIII Do Its Duty.
Special Cable De,putcA 70 TIE sUu.

MADRID. Sept. 19.-Captain- General Blanco
has sent message to the Government through
Gen. Pando. his second in command. who has
arrived here. to the effect that the army in Cuba
will do its duty in the event Of the failure OF
the Peace Commission and a renewal OF hostili-
ties
The sun., 1898-09-20
Another Dark Day in New HAmp.hirs.

MANCHEsTEA, N. H.. Sept. 19.-A peculiar
smoky darkness extended all over southern
New Hampshire to-day. The afternoon was
very dark, and the sun looked like a dull red
that on the famous yellow day In the early
eighties.
The sun., 1898-09-20
DIED IN 4 FIT OF LAUGHING.

Fatal Visit OF = Man with Heart Disease to
Now Orleans Theatre.
NEW ORLEANS. Sept 19-WilliGm Dauphins
while attending the St. Charles Theatre last
night got into violent Mt OF laughing over the
performance. The laughter passed into oon-
yulsions and an ambulance was summoned.
but DAuphine died In the foyer OF the theatre
before il arrived. The doctor gave certificate
OF death from heart disease.
The sun., 1898-09-20

Cafe Hsumann. Broadway and Rsads IT. Asu
pSicss. ouisF ana With psTf stSsTTiSs. ss'N-
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s ..:F ..sT u: ,:ss e. MA
The sun., 1898-09-20
OUR AGENT IN CRETE.
No Confirmation of the Report That HI
WAA Killed In the Riots.

WAsHINoToN. Sept 19.-Mr. A. A. Adse. the
Acting Secretary OF State. sent q message 70
the United States Embassy In London to-day
asking for information as TO the truth OF a re-
port that the United States representative at
Gambia. Crete. had heen killed In the Ttots there
The answer was that no report on the alleged
J.. Gallo KoFlDoais, the consular agent Of the
UnitSd States at Gambia. Is Greek.
The sun., 1898-09-20
YELLOW FEVER IN LOUIsIANA.

Eight Additional Cases Discovered In and
Near Now Orleans.
NEw ORLEANS. Sept. 1o.-The Louisiana State
Board OF Health to-day reported three addi-
tonal cases OF yellow fever in New Orleans,
making four In all. All OF the patients are con :
yalescent. There has been no death. The State
board Also found nye cases q yellow fever In
parish. just above New Orleans
POlaAdi P0IAndi POIAndI
The sun., 1898-09-20

Poland 6DFinE water.
AseonAsAdsd AAd prsAsEibSa tOS ~ EAss parity
The sun., 1898-09-20

PenAsylyania, Sept, o; Newport, Sept. 13; Zea-
iSndih, a Ana: a n dry dock. NsRasaki. repair;
departure unknown Part Of vesaels proceeded
by Way OF NAgasaki and part By Honolulu.
0TIa. Commanding.