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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-17
Annual croaust rourname.t

Norwich, Aug. t6-The first days meeting of play in the seventeenth an- nual tournament of the American Ma tiona Croquet association, which open ed here this morning developed a. sur. prise in the defeat of Saokett c. Dur. yea of Washington, D. C., the present national champion, by George c. Strong of New London, ex-champion, and the former was unable to get single arch. An interesting contest between the two men is promised, however, during the week as @ series of seven games for the Van Wickle medal now held by Strong will be played. The tournament will continue through Saturday. The games are being played Oh the Norwich clubs courts, which are in excellent condition. At the business meeting tonight ths following officers were elected: Presf- dent, W. H. Wahly. Washington, D. C.; vice presidents, Dr. J. N. Davenport. Northampton, Mass, Earl c. Butler, Middletown, Samuel Dudley, Middle- town; secretary and treasurer, N. L. Bishop, Norwich.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-17
uAssA CRED BY SPANISH SOLDIERS
Nine Infants Reported to Have Been
 Nlurd CT ed In Ciales

[Copyrght, 1898, The Associated Press.l
 Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 15.-Evening. White flags fiutter at the Spanish and American outposts and all in quiet The first report of outrages by the Span iards within their lines was brought to the headquarters of General Wilson to- day by priest who headed deputa- tion from Ciales, twenty miles north east of Utuado. The inhabitants of the place raised an American flag after the Spanish troops had left. The troops returned, tore down the flag and mach eted nine of the infants. This occurred on Saturday. The priest appealed to the Americans, but the latter are pow erless in the present circumstances, even though a reign of terror be inau- gurated
 The Chester engineers, Colonel Griffin, arrived to-day. Batteries A and c, of the Pennsylvania light artillery, the governors troop, and Sheridan troops dsembarked from the Manitoba and are camped on the outskirts of the town The disposition of these troops has yet to be decided upon. The Co., lumbia will sail tonight for New York via St. Thomas and Key West. The warships Puritan, Terror, Prairie, Glou- cester, Leyden and Annapolis, will go to Guanica tomorrow and will remain there until they receive further orders. The harbor there is good one.
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nicious malarial fever; August 5, Charles D. Reidner, 10th infantry, vel low fever; August 6, First Lieutenant Karl Kopps, 10th infantry, yellow fever; August 8, Private Roy Banners. Co, c, 94th Michigan, pernicious malarial fever; Sergeant Mat Ingomar, troop D, 5th cavalry, yellow fever.
 August 12, John A. Colebaugh, Co. c, 18th infantry, typhoid fever; August 13. Private Joseph c. Egbert Go. r, 2d in- fantry, malarial fever, remittent and diarrhoea; Private Charles McMutchin- son. Co. D, 9th infantry, intermittent fever with aneama, resulting from ma laria; Private George Powell, Co. D, fever complicated with dysentery; Au- gust 15, Private John P Pathcock, bat tery B, Fourth artillery, typhoid fever; Bernard J. Taylor, civilian, yellow few CT; Private Eugene A. Lutz, troop G, 1st volunteer, cavalry, yellow fever; Private John A. Curtin, Go. c, 2d infan- try, malarial remittent fever; Private Joseph M, Hanes. Co. r, 9th infantry, typhoid malarial; Sergeant Archer Hale, Co. L, 2d Massachusetts, yellow fever; Private Benjamin, Go. M, 2d Massachusetts, yellow fever; Private George Stetson, Co. G, 2d Massachu- setts, diphtheria.
 Shafter, Major General.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-17
THE MURDER OF MISS REYNOLDS.
Samuel J. Kennedy, Aged 25 Years, Arr rested on Suspicion.

New York, Aug. 16.-An autopsy on the body of Miss B. c. Reynolds, who was mysteriously murdered at the Grand hotel last night, showed to-day that the womans death had been caus- ed by a dislocation of the spinal yer tebrae. The skull was not fractured, as at first supposed. In another search of the clothing of the woman a check for S13, 900 was found, made out to ''Em- ma Reynolds" and signed by Dudley Johnson" It was drawn on the Gar fiefild National bank. At the bank it was said that the check was not good. Nine dollars in bills was found under the Woman'S corsets. One of the dia- mond earrings was found, but the right ear showed that the other earring had been roughly torn away. Samuel J. Kennedy, twenty-five years old. of 6J West Twenty-second street, a dentist. has been arrested on suspicion. It is said that he has been identified by the elevator man, the bell boy and a. waiter of the Grand hotel as the man who was with the woman in the hotel last night,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-17
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Open at Buffalo After an Absence of
 Three Years.

Three Years.
 Buffalo, N. r., Aug E16.-The grand circuit trotters carae to Buffalo to-day after an absence of three years. per- forming on the Fort Erie, Ont, track. across the river where pool selling is permitted. The meeting opened with two races in the presence of about 2.50O persons. After Cupruna sneaked tha opening heat in the trot, Spinalong the fayorite. came on apd took three heats in uneventful finishes. The 2.2Ss pace was well contested Teddy B. won the first two heats, Wilson being eau tioned by the judges for the poor show ing Of the favorite, Split Silk. The ifavorite came to the front in the third heat, in which Fire Gilt, was cut of and broke to standstill after Walker gave the word, travelling but iiGG9o iiG9o yards Of the heat and going to the stable dis tanced. Split SILK broke badly in the fourth heat, the outsider Arbuteskan getting it. The time was but 2:2O. and the judges, suspicious of a Iob. p,llled Wilson out of Split Silks sullxy. Bur gess from behind Teddy B., and Fl. James from behind Arhuteskan. nut ting up Andres, AlonEo Mcdonald and Scott Quintin respectively. That the change was justified was shown when Split Silk won the fifth heat in 2s15 1-2. following with another good heat. talk ing the race
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shafter, Major General.
THE CABLE TO MANILA.
Government Endeavoring to Hnve Conn
 muMicatton Re-established.

Government Endeavoringt to Have Com-
 municatton Re-establisEed.
 Washington, Aug. 16.-During the day the government began an effort, through diplomatic channels, to re-es- tablish cable communication with Ma nila. It was believed by officials to- night that the efforts would prove suc- cessful, although some days may elapse before the diplomatic representations have borne fruit. The cable out of Ma nila is under the control of British company. The line is understood to be cut near Manila, but Admiral Dewey has buoyed the severed ends, so that a connection can be restored if the company will permit the line to be operated. Pending the renewal of this cable route, the authorities here re- main without direct advices from the reported bombardment and surrender of Manila last Saturday. The fact that the city has passed into American hands is accepted as practically certain by the authorities here although there is nothing yet from Admiral Dewey or General Merritt. It is expected that a dispatch boat may bring advices to Hong Kong at any time as a move of this important character would not be allowed to pass withou getting speedy communication with Washington. As a German cruiser has made the trip from Manila since the reported surren- der it is probable that an American ship is not far behind with full infor- nation
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-17
FRAMEWORK OF 4 GOVERNMENT
Being Gradually Formed for Porto Rico,
 Cuba and Other Acquisitions.

Being Gradually Formed for Porto Rico,
 Cuba and Other Acquisitions.
 Washington, Aug. 16.-Gradually the framework of a government for the civil administration of affairs in Cuba. Porto Rico and such portions of the Philippines as this government con- trols is being formed The develop ment of this plan of int ernal adminis- tration occupied much of the attention of the cabinet to-day and late Secre- tary Gage, Attorney General Griggs, Postmaster General Smith and Acting Secretary of State Moore held a two- hours conference at the state depart ment, going over the details of estab- fishing a civil administration General Corbin was present part of the time. At the outset the military authorities will be in charge of all administration affairs in Cuba, Porto Rico and other acquired possessions. But the military forces can do little more than direct the orderly execution of affairs. The carrying on of postal communication, the collection of customs, etc., are civil functions which will be taken in hand by the appropriate bureaus here, the entire work being under the protection of the military authorities. The result of the conferences will be made known through the various departments.
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Santiago Cuba, Aug. 18.-The Eighth Ohio is now on board the Mohawk; will sail in the morning.
 Shafter, Major General,
No Yellow Fever,

Camp Wikoff, N. Y, Aug. 16.-The first battalion of the 71st regiment landed to-day and is now in the deten- ton camp. The soldiers showed the ef- fects of their usage and troubles. There were no yellow fever suspects among the Fist, who came on the St. Paul. When the debarkation was completed the St. Paul went back to her anchor age to be again treated by the disin- fecting corps. Besides the New York CTS landed from the St. Paul there were parts of tn 9th and 10th regular infan- try landed. There were sixty-five sick on the St. Paul.
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SITUATION iE HAVANA.
City Entirely Tramqufl-No Attempt to
 Shoot British Consul.

Havana, Aug. 16.-The city remains entirely tranquil. Everybody has re- stunned his ordinary duties and all are thinking only of how to recover some thing of what they have lost. Conserv- ative natives and particularly Spanish residents realize not only the expedien- cy but the necessity of such steps as will save the social interests of the isl- and, avoid future insurrections and pre- vent complete annihilation of the wealth partially saved from revolution and war. There is no agitation. The report that an attempt was made to shoot the British consul is entirely without foundation. General Blanco has announced that orders have been given by the United States government to it's military and naval forces for an immediate suspension of hostilities. In view of these announcements the colo- nial secretaries adopted important res olutions, which thus far have been kept secret.
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Wealthy Banker Killed.

staunton, fll.. Aug. 1s-Ex- State Sens ator H. W. Wall, wealthy banker and real estate dealer, was shot and instant ly killed this afternoon. A coal miner named Schadleich, tenant of Walls. is charged with the crime. and a posse of citizens is pursuing him. Two other men are said to be implicated. The shooting arose over a trivial matter.
 Later.-It was later learned that tie shooting was not intentional. Mir Wall was struggling with a man named Ma chaus for the possession of shotgun, which was discharged with fatal ef- feet.
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cERrERA 1EAvEs PORTSMOUTH.
His Visit Spent Entirely in Spanish
 Prisoners, lnterests.


 Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 16.--After a sojourn of three days in the city, dur ing which time he was almost con- stantly employed in looking after the interests of his sailor prisoners, Ad- miral Cervera, with his son, left this afternoon for Annapolis, going to Bos- ton and by the Fall River line to New York. A tremendous crowd assembled in the station to bid the distinguished visitor goodbye, and the admiral had hard work in reaching the train. He was nearly fifteen minutes going through the crowd, during which time he shook hands with hundreds of peo- pie and was still shaking hands when the train pulled out from the station.
 Before he left the admiral stated that upon his arrival at Annapolis he would continue his work of arranging for the transportation of his mon to their na- tive land, and he hoped their departure would be made within a month He also said he expected to leave for Spain some time before the first of Septem- Der. While here a request was made of the admiral that the men at Camp Long be allowed to parade through the city before they left for Spain, but he was obliged to refuse his sanction of the plan on account of the poor condi- tion of the men. The admiral spent neary all the morning in the navy yard and took formal leave of Admiral Carpenter just before coming to the city Before leaving he publicly ex- pressed his thanks to the people of Portsmouth for the hospitality shown him during his stay.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-17
CANADIAN BOAT WINS AGAIN.
The Dominion Clearly Outsails thu
 American Boat Challenger.

American Boat Challenger.
 Dorval, Que, Aug. 16.-To-day's race in the series between the Ameri- can and Canadian yachts for the Sea- wanhaka interna tional challenge cup re- suited in most decisive victory for the Canadian boat Dominion, which won by eight minutes and twenty six seconds in a race race which lasted very little over two hours. A strong southwest wind was blowing and remained steady during the race. The course was to windward and return. the buoys being 1.-two miles apart. Three rounds consti- tuted the race. The Canadian boat was handled by Duggan, vino was at the tiiler, and Sherwood, Hamilton and Boulton, while c. H. Crane handled the rudder of the Challenger and associat- cd with him were H. Crane, Hoyt, and Stackpole.
 The start was made at 12:40 p. m. The boats got away well together with reefed mainsails and storm jibs. The Challenger had the best of the start, crossing the line three lengths to the good, but she had gone but short dis tance before the Canadian overloaded her and took the lead The beat to windward, which constituted the first leg, was altogether in favor of the Do- minion, which pointed better and kept away up In the wind. She soon shook her reefs. but the Challenger could not stand so much sea and kept one reef in the mainsail Her jib, however, was little larger than the Dominion's. As she pointed So much better, the Do- nlnion made short tack to reach the buoy and rounded in two minutes twen- ty-seven seconds ahead of the Chal- lenger.
 On the run with the wind, the Chal- lenger did better work, proving as she has done in two previous races, that she is the superior of the Dominion in that respect. But Duggan's lead was too much to overcome. Under mainsail and spinnaker ;the Challenger made big effort to catch the Dominion and succeeded in reducing the lead to one minute thirty seven and one-half sec onds. That was the nearest she ever was to the Canadian, which continued to gain a great deal on the beat to windward and lost but little on the free run. She could not stand up in any way like the Dominion, which practi- cally had the race after the first round Coming down the last leg toward the finish the Dominion did not set her spinnaker, but lowered the peak of the n1ainsail, so as to run as slowly as pos- sible. She had the race and did not wish to run any risk of accident in the strong wind. Tomorrow the fourth race will be held. It is expected that the Dominion will again win. and so secure the cup by winning three of the series of five. The course tomorrow will be triangular, on which the Chal- lenger lost yesterday. The Dominion finished at 2:44:45, the Challenger at 2:53:11.
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IN SAN JUAN.
Captain of tho New Orleans GgactousIy
 Received by Naetas.


 Received by n1aeias.
 Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. 16-Night.- The American cruiser New Orleans att tempted to enter the harbor at San Juan de Porto Rico yesterday under a flag of truce with a notification of the signing of the protocol, but was unable to do so on account of sunken wrecks at the entrance. Her captain went ashore in a small boat and was gra- ciously received by Captain General Macias, who accepted an invitation to dine on the cruiser. General Miles and his staff, escorted by Troop A of New York, will visit General Wilson at the front tomorrow and may remain for several days. The Spanish forces re- tired from Lares yesterday and the place was occupied by General Henry's outposts. General Miles has ordered General Henry to remain at Grants headquarters. Half of the First regi- ment of Kentucky arrived on the Alamo day.
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NOTHING COULD BE MORE HUMANE
Conduct of the Americans in the Capture
 of Manila.

London, Aug. 1.-The Manila corre- spondent of the Daily Telegraph, tele- graphing Saturday, says: Nothing could be more humane than the Amer icans' capture of the town. General Merritt's and Admiral Dewey's plan was to spare every object but the armed de- lenses and the trenches. Apparently the American losses were extremely small. The Spanish entrenchments va ried in point of distance from two to four miles from the center of Old Ma nila. Defending this long line were not over. and probably under, 5000 Spanish regular troops, volunteers and natives. About half that number were in hospi- tals. The attacking force numbered from 10000 to 10000 natives and 10000 Americans on shore and aboard the fleet In every respect the advantage was on the side of the attack. The American field guns threw heavier met al and had longer range than the Span- ish; the marksmanship of the United
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states gunnerS was much superior to that of the Spaniards and the men were stronger and in better condition. The Spaniards are small force compared with their stalwart opponents and worn out by a hundred days siege, and dis appointed by the failure to arrive of the promised Spanish relief squadron. they had lost heart. It was hopeless struggle.
 Looking over the bay it was curious to notice the foreign fleets arranging themselves according to their sympa- thies-the English and Japanese near the Americans and the German and French on the opposite side of the bay north of the Pasig river. The British cruiser Immortalite and her consorts kept fairly near the American line. The attacking squadron formed in line be- tween Malate and Old Manila, with the Concord watching the fort at the mouth of the Pasig river. The American fleet lay outside the breakwater. The Olym- pia fired the first shot at $40, and fairly continuous but by no means fu- rious cannonade was kept up until 11:20. By that time the Malate fort was silenced and the American troops then stormed the intrenchments. Spaniards who were in the earthworks tell me that the auick-firing guns of the little gunboat Rapido, which lay close to the shore, were far more terrible in their effects than was the raking fire of the ships.
 Resistance to the American attack was impossible. The First Colorado regiment was the first to charge the Spaniards who retired to the second line, but, soon outnumbered, they were forced into the old city. A part of Ma late suffered severely from the bom- bardment. The vaunted inttamuros de- lenses were not tried. The Spanish commander, convinced that further re- sistance was hopeless. hoisted white flag at 1:30 and the order to cease firing was immediately issued in the center of the city, but in the outskirts street fighting continued for some time after ward The only fear felt in the city is in regard to the conduct of the insur- gents. As write this in the house of the German consul brisk combat is going on between the combatants, and musketry firing is rattling all around"
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The Chinese Cues tion.

London. Aug. N.-The Daily Graphic this morning says it understands that an exchange of views is occurring be- tween the governments of Great Brit am and Russia and negotiations start ed on Friday last are proceeding in a conciliatory spirit on both sides Rus sia declares that she has no interest. financial or otherwise in the Pekin- Hankow railway nor any desire to &C., quire any,
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SPANISH SOLDIERS AT SANTIAGO.
Their Condition Frtgh htful-Burning of
 the Dead ContinMee.


 the Dead Continues.
 Santiago de Cuba, Aug. a6, 5sS0 p. m.-The Eighth Illinois regiment ar rived this evening and will garrison and police the city. The burning of dead Spanish soldiers continues. Over two rails a dozen bodies of dead Span iards are stretched, then another dozen and then about thirty corpses are stacked in an immense funeral pile ten feet high. The pile Is then saturated with kerosene and the torch applied. A fall of rain puts out the fire, causing the bodies to be only half burned. Around the pile lay twenty-two coffins containing corpses in a state of decom- position. Several naked bodies were strewn upon the ground in state of putrifcation. Altogether about seventy unburied and unconsumed bodies lay around. The stench was terrible. This happened at a cemetery within the city limits The authorities and the cen7e- tery officials say it is impossible to get men to work at the crematory. Wages of dollar a day prove no inducement to the natives to work at this grue- some toll. The unconsumed bodies will be left upon the earth until tomorrow when fine weather may help the cre- nation. These seventy corpses repre- sent two days dead from the Spanish camp. The danger to the population from the stench, the presence of the buzzards, vultures and flies is incalcul- able. About 700 bodies have been burned so far.
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TROUBLE WITH THE CUBANS
GENERAL L4 WTON ASKS INSTRU
 TIONS FROM WILMINGTON,

Informed That United States Is Re- sPonsible for Peace and Must Maintain Order-Interference From Amy Ouar- ter Will Not be Permftted-Insuraen Must Recognize the Military Occupa- tion and Authority of the United States.
 Washington, Aug. 16.-The war de- partment late this afternoon posted the following in reply to an inquiry from Major General Lawton, commanding the department of Santiago, for in- structions as to the policy to be ob- served toward the Cubans that are within the military department:
 Commanding General, Department of San
 tiago:
 Replying to your message for instruc- tions the president directs that you be in formed that the United States Is responsi- ple Tor peace and must maintain order in the territory surrendered and in your de- partment and must protect all persons and their property within said Jurisdiction h. terTerence 6 from any quarter will not be per AnC Cupau insurgents SuOulu UG treated justly and liberally, but they, with all others, must recognize the military oc- cupation and authority of the United States and the cessation of hostiHties proclaimed by this government. You should see the in surgent leaders and so advise them.
 By order of the Secretary of War.
 H. C. Corbin, Adjutant General.
 The war department did not make public the dispatch from General Law ton, but the order which General Cor bin sent to General Lawton indicates something of it's nature. General Law ton reports that the Cubans are en- camped about the city and do not seem disposed to accept the conditions im- posed by the armistice, and some trouble has occurred. Secretary Alger, in speaking of the matter to-day, said that it might as well be fully under stood that the United States would control the surrendered territory and that it would manage the affairs of that territory, Those who remained within the jurisdiction would have to obey the laws and officers of the United States, as General Lawton was inform ed.
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American Troops Leaving.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 1.-The fol- lowing dispatches were posted at the war department shortly after mid night;
 Santiago, Aug. 16-Leona left to-day with two companies of the Ninth cav airy, three companies of the Twelfth infantry, two companies Thirty-fourth Michigan, one battery of heavy artillery and Lieutenant Parker with Gatling gun battery Arcadia also left with two light batteries.
 Shafter, Major General.