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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
POLITICS.,
North Haven Republicans Elect Louns-
 bury gates-Tomlinson Gains.

North Haven republicans Elect Louns-
 bury Delegates es-Tomlinson Gains.
 North Haven, Aug. 1.-The republi- cans of North Haven held one of the shortest caucuses ever held by them in the town hall tonight and elected Lounsbury delegates to the state con- Vention by large majority. The caucus was presided over by George J. Merz and was in session less than quarters of an hour. The state delegates were the only ones bailoted for and the Lounsbury delegates easily won out two to one. The other dele- gates were chosen by exclamation. The following are the delegates elected:
 State-Anson B. Clinton, Edward L.. Lindsley.
 Congressional-Willia E. Dicker- man, George H. Cooper.
 County-Wilbert E. Beach. Walter M. Sexton.
 Senatorial-Dr. R. B. Goodyear Theo- pilus Eaton, Reuben Harrison, Marcus D. Marks.
 Judge of probate-F. L. Clinton, J. H. Blakeslee, Per Olsen, B. Walter Patton.
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TO PREVENT coRBE1r-m, COY FIGHT
Ministers of Every Denomination Hold
 q Meeting in RnffnlO

Buafflo, Aug. 11.-Since the Horton law legalized boxing contests in this state there has never been such de- mand for exhibitions as is now being made daily by the Hawthorne Athletic club officials of this city, before which club Corbett and Mccoy will meet on September 10. To-day over $6,0OO was received for seats alone, while scores of applicants for seats were turned down, the membership application not being enclosed. Every foot of the lum- Der to be used in the building is on the ground and Contractor Hasselbach has received his first payment in the shape of check for $3,000.
 A meeting of ministers representing every denomination was held here to- day for the purpose of taking action to prevent the proposed Corbett- Mccoy fight from being held in Erie county. Thirty-five ministers were present. Rev. P. S. Merrill, presiding elder of the Methodist church, was chosen chairman. A number of ministers ex- pressed their views as to the best method of procedure. A committee was named to visit the authorities and as- certain what action they proposed talk ing. A number of speakers thought that the governor should be called upon to use his authority to prevent the fight. Rev. Dr. Stapffer read the substance of the Horton law and the recent deci- sion of Justice Woodward in which he declared the fights as conducted at that
 Continuing, he said: ",rhe issue is plain, the membership business as pro posed by the Hawthorne club is a sub- terfuge A man coming from Cincin- natl or St. Louis will get no benefit from membership in the Hawthorne club. These people will not risk an is sue in the courts if they are convinced that the authorities of the county are not lukewarm.' Bishop Quigley who was a late arrival, stated that the sher- if had promised to do all in his power to enforce the law. He read a letter from Sheriff Killgallon, in which the sheriff says: "I will not allow a prize fight in this county. This has always been my stand. AS I understand the facts, the proposed contest is prize fight, so, therefore, it will not take place in Erie county while I am sher- iff.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
Tammany's Defiance.

New York, Aug. 11.-Tammany Hall, through it's executive committee, to-day adopted resolutions uttering its defiance of the elections bill passed at the spe- cial session of the legislature. Tam many announces it's intention not to recognize the law in any manner, nor will it name list of men for appoint ment as deputy commissioners. The resolutions state that Tammany Hall believes the elections bill an unusual enactment "of the most reprehensible character, denying to the citizens of the metropolis the right of self-govern- ment, and manifest insult to the hon- esty, intelligence and patriotism of the citizens of Greater New York, who just ly pride themselves on the purity and fairness of their elections"
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GRATIFYING TO 4DMINIsrRArIo ON
The News That spanish Cabinet Has
 ApproVed Pence Protoool.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The Associat- cd Press bulletin from Madrid an- nouncing that the Spanish cabinet had approved the peace protocol and that the French ambassador would receive instructions to sign it was very grati- flying to the administration. It is con- fidently expected that the signatures will be affixed to this document to- morrow and immediately thereafter both government will begin carrying out it's provisions. The first will be the cessation of hostilities, followed by the occupation of Manila by General Mer- ritt and the United States troops under his command, the occupation of San Juan in Porto Rico by General Miles and the evacuation of that island by the Spanish forces. It is believed that there will be some delay in the evacu- ation of Havana, MatanZas and other Spanish strongholds in Cuba, as some difficulties are anticipated in aIrang ing for proper form of government of Cuba and because there is not desire to hurry American troops into the island before cooler weather
 Up to midnight the president had re- ceived no official communication as to the acceptance by the Spanish govern mentfi but it was stated by those who saw him tonight that he was very eX- pectant that this was the last day of he war. The French embassy has as yet received no communication from Madrid authorizing M. Cambon to sign the protocol, but the secretary of the embassy left orders on retiring to be called if any message was received and it will be translated. There is good authority for the statement that the secretary will be at the head of the peace commission and two United States senators will be members of 1t. Senator Allison of Iowa and Senator German of Maryland have been promi- nently mentioned for places on the commission, and it Is known that they have been under consideration by the presidet. It is not believed by members that the committee can complete its work in time to cause an extra ses- sion of congress to consider legislation which the treaty of peace will necessi- tate, although there is prospect that an extra session of the senate may be called in November to consider the treaty of peace.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
Railroad Absorption.

New York, Aug. 11.-President Thom- as of the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad company, referring to the rumors of the absorption of that road by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi cago and St. Louis railroad, said that while there have been several confer- ences between the officials of the two roads, nothing definite in that quarter had been done. General Thomas is said to favor the consolidation of his road with the Big Four, the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, and the Chesa- peake and Ohio railroads. Such a con- solidation, he believes, would be entire ly feasible and would go a great way towards putting an end to the rate cut ting now going on between the smaller western lines.
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WYOMING REPUBLToANs.
Particularly Endorse Financial Plank
 of St. Louis Platform.

Douglass, Wyo., Aug. n.-The repub- lican state convention to-day adopted resolutions which reaff1rm the national declarations made at St. Louis in 1896, and particularly the financial plank of the St. Louis platform.
 The resolutions endorse the twin measures of the republican party, pro- lection and prosperity" approve the Dingley tariff law, supports the ad- ministration in it's vigorous prosecution of the war against Spain, praise the country's heroes, approve the Hawaiian annexation and favor construction of the Nicaraguan canal. Upon territo- rial agrandizement the platform says: We congratulate the country that Pres- ident Mckinley is fully able to pursue a policy upon the declaration of peace with Spain which will at once main- tain the dignity and honor of our na- tion and bring prosperity to the islands which will come under our control or protection"
 F. w. Mondel was nominated for congress and Deforest Richards for governor.
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weuKnown Impre.sario Dead.

New York, Aug. n.-Diego de Vivo, the best known impressario in the day from paralysis.
 He was born in Sarto, Italy, seventy six years ago, and came to this country in 1859. Many of the operatic stars of the past quarter of a century were at one time or at another under his man. agement. He was the first American manager of Parepa Rosa, and he brought Salvini to this country. In 1883 he went to Australia, where he probably became as well known as he was on this continent He returned some years later.
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lIichaels Defeats Titus.

Baltimore, Aug. 11.--Jimmy Michaels, the Welsh champion, and Fred Titus of New York, met tonight in the pres- ence of 4,0o0 persons, at the Colosseum, in their fifteen mile paced bicycle race. Michaels won easily by about 700 yards. Titus was paced badly, but he rode hard and made a, strong bid for the race. On several occasions his pace makers lost him entirely and Titus was compelled to take hold behind his op- ponents' workers. On the other hand, Michaels' men were as smooth and even as clockwork Michaels had the ad- vantage also in having triplet among his pacers, while Titus depended en- tirely upon tandems. Time. 2S:4S 1-5. The fastest mile was covered in 1:49 4-5, the slowest in PIP 3-5. First five miles, 9:19 4-5; ten miles, 19:04.
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sMoKELEss POWDER SECURED.
A Special Kind for the Small Bore Re-
 beating Rifles.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The ordnance department of the army has succeeded at last in securing a snlokeless powder adapted for use in the Springfield rifle, with which nearly all the volunteer troops are armed. The powder used with the small bore repeating rifles was too powerful and special powder had to be procured. This is now coming in from the manufacturers and being turned into fixed ammunition in such quantities as to warrant the belief that should the war continue our men would not be again exposed to the danger en- countered at the battle of Fl Caney through the betrayal of their presence by the binding smoke of the Spring fields.
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MADRID ADYICES TO LONDON.
Preliminary Peace Negotiations Ad-
 vancing Steadily.

Preliminary Peace Negotiations Ad-
 vancfng Steadily.
 London, Aug. 12.-The special dis patches from Madrid indicate the diffi- culty of ascertaining the exact pro- cedure in the peace negotiations. The Madrid correspondent of the Times tel egraphing at 7:15 Thursday evening says: "The preliminary negotiations are advancing steadily, though per- haps not quite so quickly as could be wished. The short reply from Wash ington to the last Spanish note, which reached Madrid to-day, must be re- garded as merely forerunner of more detailed communication that may be expected in the course of the next few days. It says the president will take into consideration all points rais- ed in the last Spanish note and will embody the conditions as a whole in a formal document, the text of which will be telegraphed to Madrid for &C., peptance with the least delay possible.
 The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail says: "The cabinet to-day COuSlucISu tllC pLoIOSoA, "illSll eIlllN GU this (Thursday) morning. President Mckinley accepts the Spanish reply with slight formal notifications. The first condition of the protocol is an ar mistice This will be declared immedi- ately. The conditions are the same as those proposed by President Mckinley. Senor Sagasta has cabled M. Cambon an authorization to sign the protocol, to which step the queen regent had al ready given assent. The cabinet coun- cil tonight also discussed the instruc- tions to be given the Spanish commits sioners of the negotiation of peace. The question of the Philippines will be the chief point for consideration, and on this the precise intentions of the Amer ican government is not known. The impression prevails here, however, that the powers will not regard the problem of the Philippines with the same pas sivity as they showed towards Cuba and Porto Rico. The American and Spanish delegates will meet immediate 1v in Paris, the cabinet at Washington urging expedition"
 The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Chronicle, telegraphing Thursday night, says: Tt is generally believed that President McKinley's reply has been received, but nothing has been dis closed officially. The minister of war, Lieutenant Correa, declares that it will be a difficult problem to dispose of the repatriated soldiers, since there is no room for them in the barracks. The nope has authorized the Spanish gov ernment to reduce temporarily the sal aries of the clergy in view of Spain's necessities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
Ten Eyck's Boat Sunk.

Toronto, Aug. 1.-The Northwestern Rowing associations regatta on Toron- to bay closed this afternoon. The wa ter was rough and in the second heat of the senior souls Thompson's boat was swamped. The feature of the day s racing was the defeat of the Wachusett club by the Detroit club in the senior doubles, owing to their boat shipping large quantities of water. Ten Eyck never pulled harder in his life and the Wachusetts' shell just got over before sinking.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
For TOmIinson.

Milford, Aug. 1.-The democratic caucus held in the town hall tonight drew out large number of voters and the meeting was most harmonious one. The county delegates were in structed for Tomlinson for sheriff with out scarcely a dissenting voice Dele gates were chosen tonight only for the state and county conventions, and the senatorial and congressional delegates will be chosen later. The following are the delegates chosen:
 State-George Nj. Gum, James McCarty, r.. C. Monney. Walter M Irving
 County-AlonzO w. Burns, Thomas Dool- ey,, Edward 4. Relehel, J. Theobald Walsh.
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Return of Transports.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The following was issued at the state department to- night.
 Consulate of the United States. Hong Kong, Aug. Il:
 Moore Washington: Inform General Cor bin steamship Sidney left NagaSaki, 23d i; Australasia. 29th; Picking, 9th; all direct Frisco without stop. Signed:
 Wildman" Yesterday Secretary Alger cabled General Merritt asking when the trans ports sent to Manila would return and this reply of Consul General Wildman is the information desired: It is ex- pected they will arrived about the 17th. The aggregate capacity of these ves- sels is about 5000 troops and that num- Der will at once embark for Manila.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
SPAIN APPROVES PROTOCOL
AMBASSADOR CAMBON EMPOWER
 ED BY WIRE TO SIGN.

Ministers Adhere to the Statement That
 the Protocol Contains No Modification
 of the Original Terms-They Expect
 That 1t VIII be Signed in Washing ton
 To-day and That D Suspension of Hos
 tiIities Will be Announced-Genera
 Impatience for Peace Reported by the
 Madrid Press. ..
 Madrid, Aug. 11.-10 p. m.-The gov ernment has received the protocol, and the cabinet council rose at $40 p. m., having approved it. The government will wire M. Cambon tonight empow- ering him to sign the preliminaries of peace.
 10:30 p. n.-The day has been diplo- natically one of the busiest since the outbreak of the war. There have been two cabinet councils, in addition to va rious diplomatic conferences. Though the text of the protocol was not receiv- ed until the evening was well advanc- ed the government had been made fully acquainted with it's contents through Paris. The matter was practically set tied, as already cabled, at the cabinet meeting this afternoon, and the receipt of the actual document, therefore, only required meeting of the cabinet for a formal acceptance.
 Ministers adhere to the statement that the protocol contains no modified tion of the original terms, but only new suggestions. They expect it will be signed at Washington tomorrow (Fri- day) and that a suspension of hostili- ties will be announced. Duke Armada vor de Rio, minister of foreign affairs assures the correspondent of the Asso- ciated Press that the negotiations for the peace treaty will take place in Paris, but he says the commissioners have not yet been appointed The terms of the protocol will not be pub 1ished until the instrument has been signed.
 The press now considers peace fore gone conclusion and reports the gener- al impatience to see a termination of hostilities and to know the programme for the peace commission at which it is believed either Senor Moret or Duke Almadavor de Rio will preside. It is believed that the negotiations will ex- tend into the second half of September.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-12
ARMED BANDS OF CARLISTS
FOUR REPORTED TO BE IN THE
 PYRENEES

istenoe-Sixteen Soldiers of the Barce-
 Iona Garrison Arrested in n Carlist
 Club-Many Other Soldiers Have Se-
 cretly Visited the Club-Carlist Agents
 Actively at Work.
 London, Aug. 12.-The Biarritz corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: Al though it is denied by the government, it is reported that there is @ Carlist armed band now near Soo de Urgel among the Pyrenees, and that there are three others in the region of Ma orztrazgo. All are small parties, but large enough to cause considerable az itation in the regions named, which are largely Carlist in their sympathies.
 Sixteen soldiers of the Barcelona garrison have been arrested in Carlist club there. and an infantry colonel has been nominated to initiate proceedings against them. It is known to the po- lice that many other soldiers have se- cretly visited the club. Carlist agents are actively working in Barcelona and other places enrolling the military, and a number of persons have been arrested on suspicion of being agents Among them is the head porter of the Duke of Selferino, who is now at Lucerne with Don Carlos
 '"The chief Carlists in Barcelona dis appeared three days ago, their direction being unknown. Those remaining lead an irregular existence, rarely sleeping at home. The few leading Carlists who are still in Madrid say that they do not | recognize as Carlists the armed bands which have appeared in the country, Don Carlos having given the most strin- gent orders against rising until peace with America is concluded.
 Baron Sangarret said to a friend of mine: These bands are paid either by stock exchange jobbers or by the gov ernment, which is anxious to justify its drastic measures. I doubt very much that they are composed of fanatical Carlists who have become impatient Believe me, our rising will occur only after peace has been made. It will be | preceded by a declaration of war, sol
 emnly formulated by our deputies in 1 congress, in order that the country may know well the reasons for our risings | We expect much advantage from the | effect this declaration will have upon 1 the country, and the government can- not complain of being taken una- 1 wares ''
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Mills He'll Company Sold.

Middletown, Aug. 1.-The property of the Mills Bell company, which has been for some time in the hands of Franklin B. Sinister of New Haven as receiver, was to-day sold at public auc- tion by order of the superior court Horace R. Butler of Middletown, acting for Middletown capitalists, was the purchaser, and it is purposed to reor- ganize the company.
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HeadIess Body of g Womnn.

Amesbury, Mass, Aug. 1.-The head less body of a woman was washed ashore at Salisbury Beach late this af- ternoon and the town officers are at work in an attempt to have it identified The woman was apparently about twenty years old, wore a black dress, tan shoes and black hose. It is thought that the body is that of one of the vic tims of the cyclone at Hampton Beach July 1.
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Condition ofthe Pope,

Rome, Aug. 11.-Dr. Lapponi visited the pope tonight and found him much better and it is hoped that he will be able to resume his audiences to-mor- row (Friday). It is understood that the intestinal trouble causes him great weakness, with fainting fits, and despite the reassuring tone of the official re- ports, it is felt that the whole truth is Inairncr.nnnnealad-
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Death of Mrs, Betsey A. Smith.

The death of Mrs. Betsy Ann Smith occurred yesterday afternoon at her home on Campbell avenue, West Ha- ven. The funeral will be held to-mor- row afternoon at o'clock from her late residence
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Hobson,s Father a Postmaster.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The president to-day appointed Judge J. M. Hobson, fF Fer of Lieutenant Hobson of Merri- mac fame, postmaster at Greenboro. Ala. Mir. Hobson is a democrat, and the nomination was made at the earn est request of his republican fellow toWnsmen as a mark or4good feelinss A
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FRENCH DESIGNS IN AFRICA
CALL FOR THE EQUIPMENT OF TWO
 EXPEDITIONS,
Speed and Secrecy EnjOined so as Not to Arouse Suspicion of Foreign Rivals French Government Said to Strongly Favor Forward Policy in Africa Which 1t Is Prepared to Carry Out to the Bitter End.

London, Aug. 12.-The Brussels corre- spondent of the Daily Telegraph says: Prince Aronberg, president of the French African committee, has issued a circular letter inviting subscriptions for the equipment of two expeditions to Lake Tchad, Central Africa, in place of the ill-fated Cazemadjou expedition.
 'The circular refers to the English endeavor to seize all unapprorpiated territory in West Africa and to the success similar expeditions have had in forestalling these attempts. It then appeals for French support of similar work in Central Africa, enjoining speed and secrecy so as not to arouse the sus- picion of our foreign rivals"
 The Paris correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, who also refers to rumors of another expedition to Central Africa and to measures to strengthen the Marchand mission, says: "The present French government is strongly in favor of a forward policy in Africa, which it is prepared to carry out to the bitter end'
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Greece Will Not Sell warships.

Athens, Aug. 1.-The Greek govern government if Nicaragua to purchase three of the largest ironclads of the Greek fleet.
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Train Held Up.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Aug. LA train on the Burlington railroad was held up at Dug Hill tonight by several armed men who, it is said, secured over sS, ,00O from the Adams Express companys safe.
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Miles Occupies MayegueZ.

this morning the war department post ed the following:
 Ponce, Aug Il. Secretary of War; Washington. Following from Schwan:
 Immediately after repulse yesterday Spanish troops joined by what were left In Mayaguez moved in direction of Lares Have sent scouts in that direction. My command entered Mayaguez at 9 o'clock this morning. Signed:
 Miles,"