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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
4CTIVITY AT HALIFAX.
Transferring Ammunition and Small
 Arms to the Ships.

Halifax, N. S., Nov. Not since the Trent affair has such activity been dis played in military and naval circles here After the order had been receiv- ed to have the battleship Renown put in thorough repair another order was received, the purport of which was not known until this morning, when eight double teams and about 200 men, in c1uding sailors and marines, were put to work transferring powder, ammuni- lion and small arms of every descrip- tion from the magazines at the dock ward to the several warships in port. Tbe work continued all day. Guards accompanied every load to the sheds and no civilians were admitted to the yards.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
Se5.0OO FOR 4 HOSPLTAL.
Gift of Marquise de Marinvtlle, Former
 ly mn American Woman,

Washington, Nov. 1.-The Marquise de Marinville, who was formerly well known in America as Miss Mary Cald- well, marked the occasion of her visit to the Catholic university on last Sat urday by giving to the retto! of the university, Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas J. Conaty, D. D., check fir s2,,0OO with which to establish a hospital in the Caldwell hall of divinity for the diocese of Peoria. The scholarship is founded in the name of her young nephew, Wal demar Conrad, Baron von Zedtwitz, the son of her widowed sister, the Baroness von Zedtwitz, formerly Miss Lena Caldwell, who gave to the university the divinity chapel as a memorial to her parents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
Invited to America,

Berlin, Nov. 1.-The Constantinople correspondent of the Frankforter Zeit- ung says that at last Friday gala banquet at the palace MT. Straus, the American minister to Turkey, invited Emperor William to visit the United States. The emperor replied that he would long ago have made the voyage, but that America was so great and off, fered so many intereshrg sights that he could not gratify his wish, as the journey would take too long,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
WOmnm Terribly Hurned.

Bridgeport, Nov. 1.-Elizabeth Wild ner, aged forty-five years, residing alone at No. 49 Howe street, was fright fully burned at 6:15 this evening while hurrying along a fire in a cook stove with kerosene oil. She was taken to the general hospital, where it is said she cannot live. Her arms, breast, back and limbs were literally roasted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
THE CANADIAN PLEBISCITE.
The Majority in Favor of Prohibition
 Was I3,sS1.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 1.-Oficial figures on the recent vote taken throughout Canada on the question were given out to-day. The majority in favor of pro- hbition is 138S4. Only 22 per cent of those entitled to vote cast their bal lots for prohibition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
AGAINST THE B. AND o.
Suit Asking That a Mortgage for S4,-
 6OO,0OO be FOrecIosed.

Cincinnati, Nov. LA suit was filed in the United States court Tuesday by the United States Mercantile Trust and Deposit company of Baltimore asking that mortgage be foreclosed on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad It aI- leges that mortgage for $4, SOC, 900 was given in 1886 and that last August in terest was unpaid. Judge Thompson will call officers of the road and Re- ceivers Gowan and Murray into court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02

Willimantic, Nov. 1.-At the republi- can representative caucus held in the town hall tonight Charles A. Gates and William A. Gates were selected for the candidates to represent the town of Windham in the general assembly. MT. Gates is the station agent at Williman- tic and MT. King is an attorney who has previously represented the town of Stafford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
INCREASE IN EXPORLS.
Germany's Fine PrOsperity-Engla gland
 and France Also Prosperous.

and France Also PrOsperOus.
 Berlin, Nov. 1.-The Imperial statis- tical office has issued a circular re- garding the German trade for the first show Q total increase in exports of 5S,- 690OO0 marks as compared with 1897. It is asserted that both England and France show also a large increase of exports to the United States during tn s same period, but both countries had a large total decrease in the two ports for the nine months. The official re- ports indicate that German trade is prosperous and industry reviying.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
sa Bills Raised to s1o Bills.

Boston. Nov 1.-Circulation In this city of s10 bills which had been raised from s2 resulted in an order to the in spectors' department to-day to run down two men who have been passing the forged notes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
kA1sER,s AMus1NG MIsTAKE.
Takes Ambassador Straus' Wife for
 Wife of Another Diplomat

Wife of Another Diplomat.
 Constantinople, Nov. Tt appears that Emperor William made an anus ing mistake at the reception which pre- ceded the gala banquet given in his honor by the Sultan at the palace last Friday. Evidently mistaking Mrs. Os- car Straus, wife of the United States minister to Turkey, for the wife of an- other diplomatist, the emperor said he knew her queen very we'll Mrs. Straus replied: q presume your maj esty refers to Mrs. McKinley?' En- peror William was evidently much em- barrassed by his own error.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
Wounded Nine Men,

Beaver Dam, Wis, Nov. 1.-Adam Hemmer of this city became suddenly insane to-day, and, securing a gun, he wounded nine men. He was finally shot and wounded himself to prevent his doing further injury. All will re- cover.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
The Attitude ofRussia.

London, Nov. 2.-The Berlin core snondent of the Standard says: Russia has declined to support France in the Fashoda affair, fearing that it would interfere with her tremendous task in China.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02

Rockville, Nov. 1.-Francis T. Max well, a prominent woolen manufacturer, and Edward A. Kuhnley, a we'll known business man, were nominated for can didates to the general court by the re- publicans at the caucus tonight. It was one of the largest attended eau cuses in the history of the city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
FOR REPRESENT4TIVES.
Republican Caucuses In Five Towns
 Last Night,

Branford, Nov. 1.-At the republican representative caucus held tonight Charles w. Harrington received the nomination and resolution was adopt ed favoring the reelection of Hon. Joseph Hawley to the United States senate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
First Case of Involuntary Bankrup,ey

Cincinnati, Nov. 1.-The first case un- der the law of involuntary bankruptcy is that of the Lehigh Carriage company of Dayton, o. Liabilities s115,OOO, assets $65, 1000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02

Thompsonville, Nov. 1.-The republi- cans of the town of Enfield were out in force tonight at the caucus to nom- mate candidates for the general court. There were three aspirants and Charles Dent and Andrew Gordon received the nomination. Robert D. Spencer was nominated for judge of probate.
 Portland, Nov. 1.-The Portland re- publicans tonight nominated as their. candidate for representative George c. Bell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
PORTO RlCAN COMMISSION.
They Hold a Short Session and Adjourn
Till To- o-MorrOv-Procccd Secret.

Till To-MorfOW- secret.
SAN JUAN. DE PORTO RICO, Sept.
12.-The two evacuation commissions heid
an hours session to-day, and adjourned
until Wednesday. The American COM
missl0ners made known their position re-
garding the evacuation and transfer OF
the island. IN accordance with their IN
structions from Washington. These IN
structions they decline 20 make public al
present. as publicity might lead 70 en-
barrassment IN negotiations. but the
Spanish commissioners did not disclose
their position nor the nature of their IN
structions.
They manifested however willingness
10 secure as much expedition as possible
and our commissioners are satisfied with
the wav I'm which their demands have been
informally received. The adjournment
gives the spaniards time 10 prepare their
reply. When that Is presented. issues
will be Joined, and the situation become
clear
What effect. if any. the appearance OF
yellow fever among the troops az Ponce
will have is prOblematical Should the
fever spread it would. doubtless, induce
the American commissioners TO hasten
the evacuation. but. as yet there Is not
the slightest reason to expect an cpl
dcr;ic
General Brooke says two cases have
been reported 20 him and one death. As
soon as he learned Of these, he caused
an suspects 10 be Isolated. with a view OF
+ preventing the spread OF the infection.
II is believed that tlrc cases originated
in The Snaish prison II Siboney.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
YELLOW FEVER AT PONCE,
Death OF Soldier There Pronunced by
the SURGEONS Due 90 II.

PONCE. ISLAND OF PORTO RICO,
Sept. 1I.-Deayed In Transmission)-ih The
United states army surgeons here believe
there has been a genuine case Of yellow
fever al this camp. Charles Miner a
private Of the Nineteenth Infantry died
on Friday and the symptoms pointed 20
yellow fever. But it was not until the
autopsy was held yesterday that the
surgeons pronounced 10 yellow fever.
Brigadier- General Guy V. Henry has
reported the case TO General Brooke at
San Juan.
The spanish steamer Alfonso Kill.
which arrived at San Juan this morning
from Barcelona with mail and passengers
and which brought instructions 10 the
Spanish commissioners. She proceeded
Tor Havana this afternoon.
All our ships on this station are safe
I'm the harb0rs The monitors are at
Guanica and the Cincinnati and New or
leans are here. General Hcnrys report
made 20 General Brooke yesterday on the
condition Of the troops on the south-side
Of the island shows there are 1853 sick
out Of "a total Of u geo.
Although the percentage of sick s.
high generally "a large proportion Of the
cases are not serious and the death rate
IS low. Typhoid fever is decreasing and
there is no occasion for alarm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
General PoIeivejas is Willing to Put
Himself at the Head of One.
THE MEASURES HE ADVOCATES,
Reform in Taxation and Publication
of the Electoral Systcm-Spain
Must Shape Her Future
Career in Accordance
with Her Reduced
Sovereignty.

MADRID, Sept. 12.-Goneral Poleivejas,
former captain-general of the Philippines
has issued a manifesto declaring his
readiness 10 place himself at the head
OF the neutral party in Spanish politics
denounccs the evils existing In the
present political system and declares
that every department needs cleans
ing
His programme, therefore begins with
a drastic purging Of the administration.
and then advocates reform IN taxation
and publication of the electoral sys-
tenn. He pledges his "unwavering 10y
atty to the throne"
SPANS FUTURE CAREER.
General PoIeivejas SAYS: spain rnust
shape her future career In accordance
with her reduced sphere of sovereignty
without losing her aspirations for the
future. Above all things iul hght Is
required. The Spanish people must no
longer be deluded by misrepresentation as
20 the country's strength. In conclu-
sion he repudiates the charge that he IS
aiming at dictatorship and appeals 10 all
Spaniards not to be silent spectators
of the ruin of our country but 70 con
centrate forces and place me IN power.
El impartial FL Heraldo. Fl Fals' hi
Tina and El Globo approve the mani
festo, which however. meets with many
signs Of disapproyaL
A STORMY SESSION.
MADRID. Sept. 12.-The session Of the
Senate to-day was stormy Count d Al
menas, challenged 10 give the names
OF the generals who he recently said
ought to be dsgraced, replied:
''Very well. as YOU wish it, l will. The
generals TO whom i referred are General
Weyler. General Blanco. and General
Primode Rivera. / VIII also include in
he same category Admiral Cervera'
This announcement led 10 an eXtraordi-
nary scene Of tumult.
MADRID. September 12-Captain Au-
non Minister of Marine received to-day
AN important dispatch from the Phillip
pines describing a conflict between the
snanish gunboats and an insurgent fio-
tiua. I'm which the former successfully
prevented an insurgent landing IN the VIZ
sayas. According 20 the dispatch the in-
surgents had FIVE vessels. att Of which
were sunk The Spaniards had no Joss.
but the telegram asserts that hundreds
OF Tho insurgents are believed to have
perished
MADRID September l2.-The Senate at
to-day'5 session definitely adopted the
Hispln0-Amcrican protocol
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
THE EMPER0R'S GRIEF.
He Shows Evidences of Deep Suffering
But Bears the Afiliction Well.

VIENNA. Sept 12.-The Emperor OF
Austria and his daughter attended mass
this morning i'm the private chapel or the
scboenbrunner Palace His Majesty
showed evidences OF intense grief, but
ne said he did not lose faith IN God. He
EXPRESSED a wish for confession and COM
munon.
During the day the Emperor re-read
with much emotion a passage I'm the last
letter he received from the Empress, In
which she expressed herself with being
nleased with the prospects Of returning
TO Vienna In few days 10 witness the
iubilee festivities. His Majesty attended
the usual state duties to-day, and in
sisted upon attending personally 10 the
numerous messages Of sympathy he has
received since the death Of the Empress.
TO THE POPE.
ROME. Sept. 12-Emperor Francis JOS
enh telegraphed the following reply on
receipt OF the telegraphic condolences OF
the Pope:
In the frightful misfortune that struck
me any my house the words Of your
holiness. fun OF holy indignation and af-
fection and inspired by that faith which
henceforlh Is my only refuge have con-
veyed sweet consolation TO my broken
heart.
Holy Father. accept my most pro-
found and most devoted thanks for your
words and your fraternal benediction.
Pray remember with pity I'm your holy
prayers henceforward the sanity SOUL
my blessed. well-beloyed companion, my
self and my family
(sisned) FRANCIS JOSEPH"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
THE HAVANA COMMISSION.
They Have Selected Places or Resi-
dencc at Fashionable Resort

They Have Selected Places or Resi-
dencc az a Fashionable Resort.
HAVANA. Sept Fl p. M-The Anne
rican Evacuation Commissioners, it is
thought probable. viii select places Of
residence. during the stay OF the COM
mission. at El NedadO. beautiful village
nte miles west of Havana, on the coast
lust beyond Punta Bravo. There is eA-
coIln- sea bathing there. The ncighoor-
hood IS 3rtistocratc, and there is regular
steam transit between the village and the
city.
HAVANA. Sept. 12-i p. M.-The Tro-
cha Theatre at El NedadO lormerly used
as q hotel. has been offered 10 the COM
missioners on lease. the owners under
taking to install electric lights, PUT IN
baths and other comforts, and have am
ready for use I'm week. DouoIles' 'He
offer VIII be accepted
The commissioners are stll Twins
aboard the transport, and, under the na-
val regulations. they and their aides arc
obliged 10 return from shore daily at
o'clock T.. N. While on land the COM
mission spend most of the time a. the
Union Club. where every courtesy is eN-
tended them. All brcakfasted on shore
this morning, and crowds gathered TO
watch them. They express themselves as
much pleased with Havana, and are
making their arrangements for a. long
stav. probably for a couple Of months.
No date has been fixed definitely yet
FOR the first official session OF the com
mission. Yesterdays meeting being only
for an exchange of credentials. The In
str1ctions from Washington direct thal
the decisions. which are the outcome or
the sessions. shall be secret.
General Blanco has protested oihclaliy
against the imputati0ns ana accusations
of Count D'Almenas ia the Spanish sen
ate and military officers here Aeehly re-
sent the insult 1910
THE spanish gunboats Intrepida and An
tonic IoDaz arrived to-day from Gibara
and Nueyitas. shortly followed by the
Tegazpi. with General Luques' diVlsion'
including thirty-two sick soldiers.
The correspondent OF Fl lmparcial OF
Nadrid who has been imprisoned pro-
,isional at Cadenas fortress, was reieas-
ed this afternoon.
The wharves OF Havana are now MED
with provisions. for which 1t Is impossible
20 raf transit. The papers are urging the
roiioe ~ clean the wharves and 70 take
snsclal precautions against the contin-
nance OF Immoral and unciyilized
scenes" there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13

ter secretary OF the State Board Of
Health OF Mississippi
zone case Of yellow fever In Jackson.
Thorourhlv Isolated by Gordon OF four
blocks. with another Gordon outside OF
this No other case In city-not even an
other OF suspicious nature. All steps
have been taken 10 stamp out and pre-
vent spread OF disease.
No new cases have been reported from
Franklin or wood. Holly Springs, Calves
ton or Key West.
JACKSON. MISS, Sept. 12-Secretary
Hunter. OF the State Board OF Health,
states that there is no change in the gen.
eral yellow fever situation. No new
cases or suspicious cases have appeared
in Jackson. kngore. the single patient
in this city. died tonight at $50. Poo
pic living in the vicinity of the infected
house Will be taken 90 a detention camp
outside the city limits Inspector Dunn
reports from Benoit that all suspects are
We'll. no suspicious cases
DIS Murray and Mitchell. who are in.
vestigating the sickness below POntotoc,
have not yet l.cd their reports. Ihere
are no new developments IN the two sus-
picious cases near Meridian. Inspector
Haralson. who has been stationed at Tay-
Ior's. passed through the city to-day. He
stated that the condition at that place IS
becoming quite serious. Or. SOuchon, OF
the Louisiana Board OF Health, wires
Secretary Hunter thar the official report
of his Inspector here is encouraging ana
that he Will raise iho quarantine as soon
as the situation Jlsilhes.
Inspector CAN'T sends the following re-
port from Tayi0r's. Two new cases az
Orwood since lasi report and two here.
!. J.. sisk died This makes four deaths
10 date"
NEW ORLEANS September 12.-Dr.
souchon. president of the Louisiana Board
OF Health. said Dee could not see how the
Mississippi authorities could ailcge that
the fever came from New Orleans. since
there has been none here. The Mississp-
% Health Board has sent here three times
this season and made "a thorough inspcc-
ton. but its inspectors have been un-
able io ind any fever The Louisiana
Board has also been extremely watch
ful and states positively that there has
not been case of fever here this sea-
son. Superintendent o. NJ. Dunn. OF the
Illinois Central railroad. says that the
man SD in Jackson. Miss. is Section Fore
nan Kueore. The latter formerly lived
fin New orleans. having been transferred
two months ago. He has not been near
New Orleans in SIX weeks and therefore
could not have contracted his fever in
this city.
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THEIR FATE DECREEO.
The Governor aud Five Oficials OF
Barbados Receive Warning.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. September l2-
According 90 adyices received here from
Barbados. since tAc death of the Hon.
SIR. Pile. speaker of the Assembly. on
September Zl. from tho effects of the PEE
cent attempt to assaesiuatc him, the
Governor and I'VE public officials have
been anonymously warned that similar
fate has been dccrced for them "as "a
reward for thDr oppression
The worst feature OK the Pile tragedy
is ihat the government reward of $1,000
for information regarding The conspira-
tors falls 90 induce their betrayal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
ONE At NEWPORT NEWS,
The Contract for Building One Of the
BnuIeships VIII Go There.

WASHINGTON, Sept. i2.-Ihe Navy
Departmcnl has arrived az what 1t re-
yards as a fair and satisfactory settle
nent OF the question OF awarding the
contracts for the construction OF the
three proposed battleships when lhe
bids were opened. 90 was found mat Tor
the fast ships desired the Newport News
Company was the lowest bidder Cramp
next and the Union Iron Works JUST
above. and an within the limit OF cos,
fixed by Congress IL was the oilsihal
plan 20 award the contracts In that or
der But upon examination OF the piahs
submitted by the bidders. IL was tound
that the only thoroughly satisfactory
one was that submitted by Cramp VINO
had simply taken the alternate plans
suggested by the Navy Department
which amounted 20 lensthening the nun
OF the ships from 10 10 % feet In order TO
gain room for The more powerful engines
required TO drive the ship At a speed OF
IS IA knots instead OF i6 knots as first
proposed. After considering the sub
jeCt In all aspects. the board Of Naval
Chiefs has hit upon a solution OF the
question. They have invited the New
port News Company ana the Union Iron
Works Company to amend their plans
go as % make their ships Identical with
that proposed by CrRmp. Mr. Scott OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
Has No Faith That the Commission
viii Settle Philippine Question.
WE WILL NEVER GIVE THEM UP.
Spain VIII Claim That the Battles
Were Fought Aftcr Signing the
Protocol and Want Us TO Give
Up the Islands. Which Gem
cral Wheeler Says We
WI Not DO.

MONTGOMERY. ALA. Sept. THE
Advertiser Will tomorrow print the fol-
lowing as a portion OK an interview with
General Joseph Wheeler. and state that
the General was in tho presence OF three
gentlemen. one of whom is iion, Sam
uel Blackwell. when talking TO the re-
porter.
WILL NOT SETTLE THEA
'.I do not believe the war Is over BY an,
means; nor does Presiden McNinley. who
told me personally he had no fsith THAI
the peace commission would settle the
differences existing with Spain over the
Philippines. The spanish claim that the
battles at Manila were fought after tho
protocol was signed. and on these grounds
will refuse 90 give up the ISLANDS.
Continuing General Wnecler said:
ENPE, rs 40 FIGHT AGAIN
Spain will want us 10 give up the
Philippines, and" Qaying emphasis here)
I'VE will never DO that am going back
20 duty and really expect to be called into
action again"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-13
RHEA AND WALKER.
The Democratic Candidate Trium-
phant in Joint Debate.

The Democratic Candidate Trium-
phant in Joint Debate.
BRISTOL, TENN, September l2-spe-
rial.-A dispatch from Gate city this
evening says:
a great crowd is here, largely Demo-
cratic. Walker declined TO allow Rhea
the close and forced him TO opcn-an un-
heard OF and Unprecedented unfairness.
"Rhea made n great speech ana WAS an
his best. Walkers record was riddled
and his reply weak. lie lost his head
and made himself ridiculous several
times Rheas thirty minute rejoinder
was well received and loudly applaud
ed. Walker made a poor rej0indcr. and
bis hearers were all Democratic except
about thirty, who had by arrangement
been massed in front OF The stand.
"The ladies presented Judge Rhea with
a fine bouquet of enormous size.
"rhe enthusiasm that Rhcas speech
Of thanks created was wonderful. and he
was carried from the courtroom by en-
thusiasic Democrats.
scott county Is safely for Rhea by a
good majority"