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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Denial From Dr. Lesser.

Washington, Aug. 2.-This afternoon Surgeon General Sternberg received the following telegram from Dr. Lesser of the Red Cross society, who was on board the transport Concho on her trip from Santiago to New York: Every un- favorable criticism or persons belong ing to the regular medical department of the United States army or navy be- ing published as being my statement is false.' This dispatch was entirely VOL untary and is a source of qualification to General Sternberg, who feels that the officers of his departments have met, as far as they were able, all demands up- on them and have done their work in satisfactory manner. Another dis patch came from Chief Surgeon How ard, on duty with Shafter's army, and simply said: NO ice needed. Abun- dant supply on hand"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
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KILLED BY TROLLEY CARS.
Two Fatalities in Bridgeport in Abou,
 an Hour.

Bridgeport, August 2-Shortly before o'clock this evening a Barnum ave- nue car of the Bridgeport Traction company, which was coming down the hill at the eastern terminus of the road, at the corner of Seaview avenue, ran over and killed Eddie Monks, a four-year-old son of one of the inspec- tors of the road The child was playing in the street and ran directly in front of the car. The motorman did not have time to reverse the power or put on the brakes before the child was struck and almostly instantly killed. The parents reside on White street, about block away, but the little lad stole out of the yard to play.
 Marguerite, the four-year- daugf- ter Of Mrs. Norah Kerwin, was instant ly killed by trolley car at the corner ot North Main and Commercial streets about an hour later. The little one was with her mother and while the lat ter was waiting for the car to pass the crossing the little girl started across the street and ran directly in front of the car. Before the motorman could do anything she was under the wheels and instantly killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Grand Circuit Races.

Columbus, O., Aug. 2.-Three events on the card at the oening of the grand circuit races to-day proved to be very tame, notwithstanding the large field. All three events were won in straight heats. The track was a little heavy owing to recent rains, but at that the time made was good, considering that none of the winners was hard pushed. In the 2:17 trot Hattie Patterson was a prohibitive favorite and won without an effort. In the 2:14 pace Harry Oh mer had been picked for winner, but Argetta won easily, Dinner not being in the race at any stage. The 2:21 trot was won by Battleton, green horse, which made it's first mark in this race. Battleton was favorite in the pools and was never in danger.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
GERA4N POLICY AT MANILA.
The Semi-OMcial North German Gazette
 Publishes a Statement.

Berlin Aug. 2.--The semi official North German Gazette this evening publishes a statement on the subject of the German policy at Manila, ex- plaining they were done with "a view of correcting misrepresentations in for eign newspapers" It says that for the purpose of affording the German colony immediate shelter in case of need some chartered steamers were anchored near the German warship Irene in the Pasig river under the protection of the armed boats. The French and British colonies followed this example. Aguin- adlo gave Rear Admiral Dewey a writ ten assurance that the insurgents would act humanely and at Agunaldo's request and with Admiral Dewey's ap- proval the commander of the Irene took four Spanish ladies from the prov ince of Bataan under his protection and placed them on board chartered steamer. The newspaper adds: The imperial consulate at Manila has under it's protection not only German resi- dents but subjects of Italy. Austria, Switzerland Holland and Portugal, to all of whom the protection of the war ships will be, if necessary, similarly ex- tended.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
TROUBLE IS 4PPREH EMBED.
Attitude of the Philippine Insurgents
 Causes Concern In Washington.

Washington, Aug. 2-The officials here make no concealment of their ap- prehension of serious trouble to follow the execution of our programme in re- gard to the Philippines. The represen- tatives of the military and naval com- manders have of late made warnings of expected conflicts with the insur- gents and no surprise will be felt at the receipt of news of an outbreak at almost any moment. The United States government feels that it has assumed a moral obligation not only towards the foreign residents at Manila, but also towards the unprotected classes of the Spanish community, women, children, nuns and priests. Therefore, when in- timation came that the insurgents were threatening the lives of some helpless monks, orders were sent to the Ameri- can military commander to look into the matter and to act in the interests of civilization and humanity. As, ac- cording to report, the insurgents have shown particular hostility towards the monks it is a reasonable expectation that before long a collision will have occurred between themselves and the American troops if the latter undertake to interfere in the execution of the ven- Eeance of the insurgents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Five Men Badly Burned.

Wilkesbarre, Pa., Aug. Five men were badly burned by an explosion of mine gas in the Parrish coIliery at Plymouth to-day. The names of the injured are: D. J. Reese, Paul Mox- maniaI, Iaborer; David J. Phillips, min CT; John R. Evans, miner, and Adam Bregisbam, laborer.
 It is thought all of the injured will recover with the exception of Philips. who is seriously burned about the face and body It is not known what caus- ed the explosion.
 D. J. Reese is an ex-member of the Pennsylvania legislature.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
CREED OF THE UNTTERsALrsT
Rev. F. A. Bisbee Breaches Before the
 Universnlist Convention.

Saratoga, Aug. 2.-At the convention of the Universalist churches of Amer ica in session here the Rev. F. A. Bis bee of Boston preached to-day on the creed of the Universalist. He said in part: "If God did not make earth, who did? Is God perfect? Will perfect being fail in any undertaking? To limit God in any particular is to limit the idea of God. Still some profess to believe in an all perfect. Yet they say there is in the universe a being who not only has detied successfully, but whoever defy successfully the power of this perfect God, that is evil, or the devil. We cannot reconcile a defective world with a perfect God, but we see the world is growing, so we infer that it is not completed and we cannot judge the work to be bad or good until it is completed. God could never forget that there was one place where the blessed are shut out as surely as some say the damned are shut in. So we say God is a perfect God and will accomplish His purpose and destroy evil by punishing His children to cure them of sim
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
THE Hoo1EH B4NKRUPTcT CASE.
Earl of De La NVarr Issues Statement
 His COmmectiom With HooIey.

London, Aug. 2.-The Earl of De La Warr has issued a statement denying that he accepted money to join any of the companies promoted by Ernest Hooley, the bankrupt, but he admits that he received G23,O00 from MT. Hoo- ley ''as gifts in recognition of services rendered." having worked hard in the interests of the companies with which he was connected.
 He adds that while he considers him. self as fully justified in accepting the gifts, he does not desire to retain a shilling from MT. Hooley's creditors. He says he called on Mr. Hooley af- ter the first examination to give him an opportunity of correcting some mis- statements but that it was absolutely false to say that he directly or indi- rectly, offered MT. Hooley a thousand pounds to vary his statements. Lord Templeton and Lord Gordon-Lean said that they received money from MT. Hooley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
BIC STRIKE THREATENED.
Five Thousand Miners May Quit Work
 by August 10.


 Pittsburg, Aug. Eff the coal opera tors of the Pittsburg district do not conform with the terms of the Chicago agreement by August 10 five thousand miners will be ordered to strike. This is the decision of the convention of United Miners of this district now in session here. A series of strikes are to be inaugurated in the Youghiogheny district, the third pool, and if it is at all possible the New York and Cleve- land Gas Coal company will be com pelled to pay a penalty for mining coal at rate lower than provided for in the agreement. ''We are not anarchists nor chronic disturbers, but our organi- zation is determined to see the terms of the Chicago agreement enforced D said National President Ratchford. By a strike I do not mean that there will be bloodshed and all that sort of thing, but peaceable fight for the en- forcement of the agreement" A per cent. levy to pay the expenses of the strike was ordered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
shafter-Garcia Encouragement.

New York, Aug. 2.-President Palma of the Cuban junta, when questioned to-day about the arrangement between General Garcia and General Shafter, said: There is no danger that the Cu- bans will permit a slight misunder- standing of one of their countrymen-- even of a general-with an American to affect the successful issue of the campaign. I know that General Gar cia, as well as all the Cubans, has too deep sense of gratitude toward the United States to harbor slight or fam ciful wrongs against their benefac- tors"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
THE B4TTLESHIP OREGON.
Answer of Her Builders to Commenda-
 tory Letter From Seer retary Long.

tory Letter From Secretary Long.
 Washington, Aug. 2.-Some time ago Secretary Long sent a letter to the managers of the Union Iron works of San Francisco commenting them be- cause of the splendid record made by the Oregon, one of the ships built by that concern, in her trip around South America. In reply the secretary has received a note of acknowledgment which, in part, says:
 But thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
 American designed and American built, she has offered q new lesson to other na- tions regarding the functions of a battle ship and we are proud in the fact that under the most trying circumstances it has been demonstrated to your satisfaction and approval that our contract has been well and conscientiously performed But with all this, we believe that much of the suc- cess of all vessels is based on their intell- gent handling by their skilled officers, sub oriinates and men, without which their usefulness would be greatly impaired if not wholly destroyed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Moving of Camu AIuer.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Camp Alger is to be moved to Manassas, Va, about forty miles from it's present location This was decided upon by the war de- partment to-day. The following regi- ments and organizations are now at Camp Alger in command of Major Gen. eral Graham: First New Jersey, Sev- enth Ohio, Sixty-fifth New York, bat talion of the Ninth Ohio, Third Vir- ginia, Twelfth Pennsylvania, Thir- teenth Pennsylvania, One Hundred and Fifty-ninth Indiana, Twenty-sec- ond Kansas, Third New York, Sixth Pennsylvania, Sixth Missouri, Seventh Illinois, First Rhode Island Third Mis- souri and Second Tennessee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
ADTICES FROM HONOLULU.
Arrival of American Transports-Pres
 Dole Received Gen. Otis

San Francisco Aug. 2.-The steamer Dorric, which arrived from Yokohama and Hong Kong, via Honolulu to-day brings the following advices: The transports Peru and City of Pueblo ar- rived from San Francisco on the 23d The voyage was uneventful. There were no deaths and but little sickness among the men. Three men with ty- phoid fever were removed from the city to the local Red Cross hospital. To-day the troops will be feasted on the grounds of the executive building. President Dole with his cabinet receiv- ed Major General Otis at the govern ment building yesterday. The garri- son and band turned out in honor of the visitors. The reception was ex- tremely cordial. Charles H. Watson, bandmaster of the Thirteenth Massa- chusetts regiment died here ons the 18th instant of typhoid fever.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
SECRETARY ALGER'S STATEMENT.
Unofficial Advices Received That Spain Has Accepted American Demands.

Unofficial Advices Received That Spain
 Has Accepted American Demands.
 Washington, Aug. 2.-Shortly before midnight Secretary Alger as he left the White house after a conference with the president said that the administra- tion had received no official informa- tion that the Madrid government had accepted the peace proposals. Unoffi- cially, the president has been informed that the Spanish ministry has acceded to the terms of this country for the cessation of the war. The unofficial adyices have reached the president in the form not only of press dispatches, but also of private dispatches from confidential agents of the United States government.
 While this government has strong reasons for believing that it's terms have been agreed to by the Madrid government, the president is taking nothing for granted Arrangements for pressing the war to successful conclusion are going forward as if ne- gotiations for peace were not in prog ress. Secretary Alger said that the corps might be en route to Porto Rico within a week. Notwithstanding these warlike preparations the belief in off, ciaI circles tonight amounts almost to a conviction that active hostilities have been concluded. A prominent official said tonight: ''The end is near, in my opinion. The information thus far re- ceived is unofficial and meagre, but that it is accurate, in the main, we have no reason to doubt. In fact, we have reason to believe it is correct'
 If is believed that the reason" re- ferred to is contained in the private adyices received by the president and private dispatches received by represen- tatives of foreign governments. In the event of Spain's acceptance of the terms proposed by this country the first step probably will be towards an agreement to close active hostilities, providing the drafting of treaty of peace along the lines of the accepted terms. According to precedents ordi- narily regarded. an armistice would be proclaimed, and in the circumstances this would mean the practical close of the war.
 It is pointed out, however, that SeV- eral precedents have been set aside by this government in the conduct Of the war. One notable instance in which recognized diplomatic precedents were swept away was the personal demand made by Secretary Day upon Ministe: De Lome to know whether the spanish
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
The Tax on Banks.

Washington, Aug. 2.-The new war revenue act provides for the payment by banks of a special tax, the amount of which is to be determined by the ag- gregate of the capital and surplus of the next preceding fiscal year. The commissioner of internal revenue has held that if during the preceding year the amount of the capital and surplus has varied the average for the year should determine the amount of the tax
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Travel Delayed but an Hour.

Bridgeport, Aug. 2.-While a switch engine was kicking a box freight car in the Naugatuck division yards about 9:30 tonight, the car jumped a frog and was thrown on it's side across the east and west bound tracks. By dint of hard work the railroad men here moved the car so one track was cleared and the wrecker from New Haven, which was summoned, removed the car in short order and travel to New Ha- ven was delayed less than an hour.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
GEN. GARCIA HEARD FROM
HIS FORCES AT A4Y1RA, NEAR
 BAY OF NIPE.
A Report That He Has Been in n Heavy Fight With Spanish Troops Who Were Trying to Effect Juncture With Main Body at Holguin-The Im- precision is That the Spaniards Were WOrsted.


 Playa del Este, Guantanamo Bay, Aug. 2.-News has been received here to-day from General Calixto Garcia and the Cuban forces under him at Mayara, near the Bay of Nipe on the north coast of the province of Cuba. The report is that General Garcia has been in heavy fight with Spanish troops, who were trying to effect a juncture with the main body of Span ish regulars at Holguin These Span iards were probably the force that evacuated Nipe bay during the recent naval bombardment. A large body of Cuban endorsements had reached General Garcia and the impression is that he Worsted the Spaniards in this engagement.
 The Cuban dispatch says that two cannon had already been taken from the enemy and that the Spanish cav airy had been defeated General Gar cfa had moved toward Holguin to pro- tect the Cuban lines. The inhabitants tllS liOW I6CelNlllS fCGu STOSS SuppleS from Santiago. The immunes who are to garrison this vicinity have not yet arrived. The marines here are likely to see service in the neighborhood of Man. zanillo as soon as the army can get forces into this vicinity. Ensign Me Farland says that the reports from Trinidad, Cape Cruz, Manzanillo and Cienfuegos indicate great suffering and starvation throughout the whole sec- tion where the blockade is doing it's work with much expedition.
 It is believed that Manzanillo will have to surrender. A movement in force against this place has so far been rendered impossible by the neces- sity of keeping ships here to fit out probably also to the weakening of the force in consequence of the Porto Rico expedition. On the whole, however, our ships have been doing excellent work. The Massachusetts is expected tomorrow and she will probably have to remain here
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
THE SPANISH CENSORSHIP.
It is Becoming More severe-The Amert-
 can Note.

London, Aug. 3.-The Gibraltar cor respondent of the Daily News, tele- graphing Monday night says: The cen- sorship is becoming more severe. It is understood that the note from America asks only part of the Philippines and that Senor Sagasta, having replied that the terms will be accepted, hostilities are consequently to be suspended. A commission will be appointed to deter mine the basis of peace. The chief diff ficulty, it is asserted in official circles, is as to date and manner of the evacua- tion of the Spanish possessions. There is also the question of the disposal of the Cuban question. Germany will probably represent Spain. The treaty will not be signed before September.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
MADRID ADVICES SAY TT HAS BEEN
 FORW1RD

In General Way Spain, it Is Asserted.
 Accepts the American Dema nds-secre
 tary AIger on Leaving the White
 House at Midnight Last Night Admit
 ted That Unofficial Advices Had
 Reached the President Confirmatory
 of the Foregoing but That No Official
 Information Had Been Received.
 London, Aug. 3.-The Madrid cor- respondent of the Standard telegraph ing Tuesday says: The governments reply to the American terms was for warded yesterday evening through, M. Cambon and there is strong prospect that peace will be concluded. It is not to be supposed that the Spanish government will not object to repre- sentations being made on the Philip pine question and upon some pecuniary claims which were mooted by the Unit ed States in the West Indies. In all the remaining issues Spain shows a dispo- mands.
 No cabinet council was held to-day nor is it likely to meet again until fresh news is received from Washing ton. With regard to the part played in the negotiations by M. Cambon there is now a marked tendency both here and in Paris to attribute to it consid- erable importance The general inn pression is that both governments are disposed to put an end to the war as honorably as possible for Spain, which would have been easier had the United States not imposed such hard condi- tions with regard to the Philippines.
 The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail says: The government has accepted the principle of the American be made public until inquiry of Wash inCton on matters of detail have been settled, thus delaying it for few days.
 The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail says: The governments re- ply to the American peace terms left here Monday evening. The government believes that the nature of the negotia- tions rquires the greatest secrecy and that their success will depend upon the observance of the most absolute re- serve here. Official silence, therefore, is complete.
 The Rome correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says: Spain, it is asserted here, has accepted the American terms with unimportant reservations and the peace preliminaries will be signsa be- fore Saturday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Statement of assistant Treasurer Howell
 -Deficit Caused by the War.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Assistant Treasurer Howell has made public the following in regard to the receipts and disbursements of the government dur ing the last fiscal year: The receipts, including Pacific railroad items, were $411 ,453,352; expenditures, including Pa cific railroad items, $433, 36S 6S2. The deficit is accounted for in part for the extraordinary demands upon the treas ury to carry on the war. A conserva- tive estimate of the war expenses dur ing the months of March, April, May and June is $98.4S9,103 The deficit is therefore easily accounted for.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
-FIREPROOF WOOD.
sBattle of July Third" Proves Its Im-
 portance on Warships.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Fireproof wood is again in full favor in the navy. Sec retary Long having to-day issued an order for its use in the construction of all warships. The secretary has decid- ed that the "Battle of July Third" has removed any doubt as to the import ance of protecting warships from fire from the best means within reach. So he will appoint board, to consist of a line officer, naval constructor and a chemist, to examine reports coming from officers as regards fireproof wood, and especially those who were present in the battle of July 8.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Killed Near PIainyilIe.

Bristol, Aug. 2.-An unknown man thought to be a tramp was killed by an east-bound freight train on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad near Plainville at about 9:3O tonight. The body was horribly mu- tilated and fragments were strewn along the tracks for long distance. The fatality took place at the Main street crossing, a short distance east of the depot
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Texas Democrats,

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 2.-The demo- cratic state convention. met to-day. Congressman Joseph F. Savers has no opposition for governor. The only in- terest in the convention outside the scramble for minor offices and state chairmanship is the fight for territorial expansion, Senator Shilton leading for and Congressman Bailey against. Pres ent indications are that the platform will declare for mild expansion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-03
Two Seamen Lost.

Gloucester, Mass, Aug. 2.-The schooner James A. Garfield came into port from the Banks to-day with her flag at half-mast for the loss of Harry Goodwin and Thomas Hackett, two of her crew. The men went astray in the fog. Goodwin was twenty years of age and came from Argyle Sound, N. S. Hackett was forty years old and was a native of Australia. Both were unmarried.