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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Annual Convention in Chicago Immi-
 grafton and Expansion Questions.


 Chicago, Nov. 16,--Most of to-day's session of the Knights of Labor con- Vention was devoted to the reports of committees and that of General Master Workman Hicks. The report of the eX- executive committee said in part:
 "It seems next to impossible to secure the passage by congress of a proper measure to regulate %immigration to our shores. The influence of the for eign steamship companies appears to be all powerful to prevent any such legislation. The judiciary with few honorable exceptions are merely the hirelings of labor oppressors and legis- lation is necessary to reconstruct the courts. Injunctions, imprisonment, bayonets and bullets are awaiting the men who take a decided stand against capital"
 General Master Workman Hicks in his annual report took strong grounds in opposition to the anti-expansion pol icy of President Gompers of the Amer ican Federation of Labor. No part of the territory where our nations blood was lost or the flag raised,' said MT. Hicks. should, under any pretext be allowed to go out of our possession. Still we should not under the guise or humanity either take for our own or turn back to Spain any portion of the scenes of our various battles, but make them all free and independent. Let us not fear the importation of their cheap labor. but rather let us educate them to our standard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
ROosEVELT LECTURES IN BOSTON.
His Subject: "The Western Movement
 of the American People,"


 Boston, Nov. 16.-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, the newly elected governor of New York state, delivered the first of a series of eight lectures on s'The Western Movement of the American People" before an audience of twelve hundred people in Huntington hall to- night under the auspices of the Lowell Institute. The audience was enthusias- tic in it's greeting of the famous leader of the Rough Riders, and it was some minutes before he was able to proceed with his lecture, which was of a purely historic nature.
 Colonel Roosevelt traced the advance ment and expansion of the English. the Dutch, Spaniards, Portuguese and the French during the fifteenth and six teenth centuries, discussing the charac- ter and progress of their movements into South Africa, Australia, South America and into America itself. He spoke particularly of the backwoods- man of North America and his prede- cessors, and described vividly the hard ships which he endured and the prog ress he made in pushing the frontier further and further westward through the dense and tangled forests. He eu- logized the backwoodsman as an hon. est, manly, thrifty man, and said that the foundation which he laid for Ameri- can government and institutions was of the very finest character.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
Wire ita NLnlitRHfnrsi

An alarm of fire was sounded at 3:45 yesterday afternoon by Valentine & Linsleys gong and the town hall bell. Tine Wallace hose and the Simpson Hooks" responded. The blaze came from the remains of the barn of John Doyle of Valley street that was partial ly destroyed by a fire month or more ago. The ruins by some unknown req son started burning again. The Wal lace hose soon put out the fire. A shed nearby caught fire and William Don- nelly, who was early on the ground. broke open the shed door and got out a COW safely, although the animal was somewhat singed by the flames. Don nelly hurt his hand quite severely in breaking in the shed door. How the blaze started is not known.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
pREs1DENr OF COSTA RIGA.
To Visit United States Incognito- On a
 Private Mission

Washington, Nov. 16.-The state de- partment has been informed by Minis ter Calvo of Costa Rica that President Iglesias will visit Washington within the next fortnight. Ordinarily, the vis- it of the president of sister republic would be a ceremonious occasion, but in this case he comes incognito and on an entirely private mission, so that the government will not give him public welcome. He will make a trip to Chi cago, St. Louis and other western cities, and then may go to Europe. He is travelling chiefly for his health, for al- though young man, Mir Iglesias has suffered from the continuous cares of government for nine years. During his stay here he will meet President Me Kinley and there will be opportunity for an exchange of views on the interests Costa Rica claims in the inter-oceanic canal, whose construction she greatly desires.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
Butler Defeats AIbatros.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1C.--Albatross, the cbarpion guideless pacing stallion of tine world, with record of 2:o9 IA, was beaten to-day at Point Breeze track in hal'-mile and one-third-mile races against Nat Butter, the bicycl st. The first heat of the haif-mile Albatrcss won eas ly, but in the second heat But- Ter forged ahead. In the third heat Butler caught up to Albatross in the stretch and raced with him until near the wire when the horse suddenly stop ped. The owner of Albatross charged Butler with being responsible for this by calling "whoa, whoa Time, 1OS 1-2, 1908, 1:06. In the quarter mile race Albatross agin stopped within twenty feet of the wire in the grst. Butler also won the second heat. The track was very soft and no fast time could be made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
DIED AT STaGE DOOR.
Miss Ethel Marlow Who Was Playing
 in "The Christian"

New York, Nov. 16.-At the Knicker- booker theater tonight young actress died on the stage behind the scenes just at the end of the third act of "The Christian" She was Miss Ethel Mar lowe, daughter of Edwin Marlowe, the famous old English comedian, who died on the stage in the Globe theater in Boston in 1876. and cousin of Julia Mar lowe Taber. Miss Marlowe was sitting on chair at the first entrance talking with other girls, when suddenly she grew limp, fell to the floor and died in- stantly from heart failure. Ethel Mar lowe's sister, Virginia Marlowe, died some years ago on the stage from the same disease. Her mother is now with the James K. Hackett company. Miss Marowe was twenty eight years old. She took the part of Polly in "The Christian"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
THE HARvIRD EIErEN,
Players Who 1yil1 Leave Cambridge for
 HIertsien Eo-day.

Cambridge, Mass. Nov. 16,-The llar- yard football team this afternoon lad it's last practice of the year on S2ldicrs' Field, and the last real practice before the Yale game. The entire team and substitutes, with coaches and attend- ants, all making a party of forty, Will take the o'clock train tomorrow morning for Meriden. Conn.,, where they will stay until Saturday morning. Tie players who will go are Dibbla, Daly, Warren, Reid, Boal, Burden, Cochrane. Hallowell, Donald, Haughton, Mills, Jaffray. Burnett, Farley, Eaton, J. Lawrence, c. Sargent, A. R. Sargent, E. Kendall, Richardson, Sawin, G.er asch, Brayton Hard Lewis, Talbot and Thompson. The practice this afternoon was unusually encouraging in view of the apprehensions of the early week. After a short period of secret practice the public was admitted to Sold e, S Field and a large number of the stu dent body saw the varsity lined up for forty minutes work against the second eleven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
IWO KILLED NEAR MAILING FORD.
QUarry Superintendent and an Italian
 Premature Explosion the Ceuse


 -Prcmature Explosion the Cause.
 Wallingford, Nov. 15.-The Byxbee- Depeyster Trap Rock companys quar- ry on the confines of this borough and Middlefeld was the scene of a nrema- ture explosion late this afternoon which resulted in the death of Superintendent w. E. Parker and an Italian assistant. The men were working around holes getting ready for a blast and were tamping in dynamite when in some unaceountable manner the explosion took place. Tons and tons of stone were unloosenad, and the upper part of MT. Parker's body escaped being bur- jed in the mass of rock, while the part below the waist is crushed under the heavy weight of rock. An effort will be made tonight to extricate the re- mains. There is no evidence of the Italians body and it is thought that it will be a few days before the rock that is supposed to cover him can be re- moved
 How the accident took place is a mys- tery as MT. Parker was an experienced quarryman. He had been employed by the Byxbee-Depeyster company for the past two years and previously was a member of the Parker, Williams & DeWhurst stone road construction com pany of Bridgeport. He was also a former locomotive engineer on the Bos- ton and Albany railroad, an expert around machinery, boiler maker and an all round quarryman. And further more most careful superintendent At the time of the explosion he was work ing with his Italian assistant, who was known as the steam drill man. MT. Parker seemed fated for accidents as he had been through many of them, some of which were thought would prove serious, but he heretofore sur viyed marry dangerous ones. He is survived by a widow and stepson. He had been employed by the Byxbee-D De- peyster company for two years, remov- ing from Bridgeport. He was promi- nent in Masonic circles and also an of ficer of high degree in the Odd Fellows. He was affiliated with Pequonnock lodge of Bridgeport Three years ago he was an alderman of Bridgeport and has for many years been actively in- terested in politics. The remains will probably be brought to Bridgeport for interment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
AN 1s1AND OF THE caRoL1yEs.
Its Acquisition n Part of Paris Peace
 CommtasiOm,S Work.

Washington, Nov. 16-Tha acquisition of an island in the Caroline group, own ed by Spain, will be part of the work of the Paris peace commission. Cable communication between the United States and Manila and Honolulu is re garded as desirable should we occupy the island and the distance between Honolulu and Guam island in the Lad rome group is so great as to make an in- termediary station necessary. Ofiicia 8 believe that one of the Caroline islands would he useful as such station. The acquisition of either of two of tie islands which are considered suitable for d cable station would involve T money consideration and the Unite'l States will pay Spain a reasonable price for it's relinquishment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
New York Inie Cluh

New York, Nov. 16.-The Yale club of this city held it's first reception of the season at Sherry's this evelDing. The occasion while entirely informal par took of the character of camp fire, several of the two score Yalensians who went to the front in the war against Spain being the guests of hon. or. At the supper which followed Pres ident Thomas Thacher lauded the war riors and declared that the sons of old Eli would be ever ready to answer their country's call.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
To Discontinue Relief Work,

Philadelphia, Nov. 16.-The national relief committee to-day decided to dis continue relief work in Porto Rilo on December 1, the government now be ng in q position to do all the necessary relief work thera itself, Should thera be a renewal of hostiiities agents will be assigned to every camp. The work of caring for the families of soldiers who are sick will be continued indefi- nitelV
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
SITUATION IN PHILIPPINES
ERT1RS AND CITILIINS HELD
 PRISONERS BY 1GUINALDO,
He Refused to Release Them Even After General Otis Proposed Their Libera- tion-Insurgent Leader Denies That Spanish Officers NIsssacrcd by n Native Crew.

Manila, Nov. 16.-General Otis, the commander of the American forces re- release the frlars and civilians held in captivity throughout the provinces. The insursent leader denied their maltreat- ment and refused to release the prison CTS claiming that the civilians had en- listed as volunteers and therefore were legitimate prisoners of war. Aguinaldo also denied that women and children were detained, but said some women and children had voluntarily accom- panied their husbands or fathers into captivity.
 As to the friars, Aguinaldo argusd that they were prohibited by the pope from accepting parochial appointments; that they were only permitted monas- tic life and that parishes were instrust ed to ministers of the indepandsnt mon astlc orders. But the Philippine c cer,- calls had deliberately deceived the pope; pretending that the country was bar barous, unfit for the regular ministry and that it was necessary that the mon- astic should administer the parishes Therefore Asuinaldo considered it nee essary to detain the friars until the pope should be undeceivad.
 The Spanish papers hsre assert that la mutlny broke out on board the Bsr- andino and that the native crew massa- cred their Spanish officers. These pa- pers also appeal to the United States to control the natives. Advices from Iloilo say that the natives of that vi- cinity distrust Aguinaldo and want American domination.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
THE MANCHEs7ER SPEECH.
Chamberlain's Words Have DisquietinS
 Effect on French Officials,

Effect on French Officials.
 Paris, Nov. 16.-The speech of Joseph Chamberlain, British secretary of state for the colonies, at Manchester yester- day, has had a disquieting effect upon French officials, where it had been ex- pected that the evacuation of Fashoda would satisfy Great Britain. MT Chamberlaims statements are regarded here as indicating Great Britain's de- sire to discuss and settle all questions pending while she is in state of pre- paredness to exert pressure in support of her views.
 High officials suggest that the result of the British attitude may be close understanding between France and Germany on colonial matters. They say such an understanding would meet with the support of Russia, would find ardent adherents among French off, cials and would be welcomed by the French nation at large.
 The Soir says: M. Lockroy, minis ter of marine, may be compelled to re- sign owing to his attitude which is an- tagonistic to that of his colleagues in the cabinet regarding the proposed prosecution of M. Urbin Ghier author of "L'Armee Centre la Nation," which attacks the present army system in France. It appears that M. Lockroy. before entering the cabinet, had con- sratulated M. Ghier on the book and that this explains his present attitude of reserve" The Soir also says: "The national defense group in the chamber met to-day and instructed their eXecu- five committee to interview M. Del casse minister of foreign affairs with regard to MT. Chamberlalns speech.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
FASTEST BOAT IN THE NITY.
New Torpedo Boat Dupon Makes Thirty
 Knots an Hour

Newport, R. l., Nov. 16.-The torpedo boat Dupont, attached to the torpedo station, to-day exceeded the best tor pedo boat speed yet developed in the United States, proving her to be the fastest boat in the United States navy. During torpedo practice in Narrag3n- sett Bay her engine made 401 revolu- tions per minute on the starboard side, and her port engine 403 This demon- strated a speed of over thirty knots an hour. Her contract speed was twenty seven and one-half knots for three boil CTS.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17

McCalla Authorized to Abandon Her
 and Notify British.

Washington, Nov. 16.-The armored cruiser Maria Teresa has been aban- the coast of Cat island. The depart- ment wired Captain McCalla, as fol- lows: If you are satisfied, after con- sultation with the officers named, Teresa cannot be saved, you are author ized to abandon the wreck. AS to any other matters exercise your own judg- ment Notify British authorities. When you have done all you can re- turn to Norfolk"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
BLANCO,S KEENEST SORROW.
surrendering of Cuba With m Army of
 15O,O00 Men.

Madrid, Nov. 16.-Captain Gene al Blanco in letter to Senator T.nado, says: "The keenest sorrow of my life is surrendering Cuba with an army of 15GC00 men and two hundred guns to an enemy who claims to have con- auered Cuba. while we are possessed of such resources"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
IHR0HN DOWN THE STAIRS.
Frank Aierle Taken to Hospital With
 Concusstom of Brain.

A man named Frank Aierle was fn- jUred about F o'clock last night by be- ing thrown down the stairs at Harugari hail, where a dance was in progress He was taken to the New Haven hospi- tai in the police ambulance. At the hospital it was found that he had sus- tained concussion of the brain, but it was thought that he would recover.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
FATYfER HECKER'S BOOK.
Pope stops Proceedings of Congregation
 Against 1t.

London, Nov. 16.-The Rome corre- snondent of the Morning Post says: oThe pope has stopped all proceedings bv the congregation of the Index against Father Hecker's book, and has oDnointed q commission of cardinals to ,enort work" This is regarded as a step toward the settlement or reils- ious conflict which has threatened serl- ously to disturb the relations between the Vatican and the American cathe- lies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
Shift for saoo.o 900 Insuranee.

Philadelphia, Nov. 16.-John and James Dobson, carpet manufacturers, whose big retail store here was gutted by fire one year ago, to-day brought suit against insurance companies in all parts of the world to recover $500, 900 insurance. The suits are brought be- cause of inability to properly adjust claims.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
New York CentraI,s Acouis,tiou.

Burlington. Vt, Nov. 16.-The an- nouncement is made that the New York Central has purchased the Lebanon here to Chatham. N. Y. Owing to the dilapidated condition of the road it has been operated only on a short section for a long time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
EXCITEMENT IN ROME.
Report That French Soldiers Had
 Landed at m Italian Colony.

Rome, Nov. 16.-Considerable excite ment has been caused here by a report that a French warship recently landed an officer and soldiers at Reita in the Danakoli country on the west shore of Bab-El-Manhe, the strait connecting the Red sea with the Indian ocean, and only re-embarked them after a protest by the Italian officials there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
Rev. Dr. Bartlett Dead,

Hanover N. H., Nov. 16-Rev. Dr. Samuel Colcord Bartlett, former presi- dent of Dartmouth college, died at his home here to-day of acute digestion af ter an illness of a little over weeks duration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
A BANKER COMMITS SUICIDE
PRESIDENT OF FIRST N1TIoN.4L
 BANK OF EMPORIA, KAN.
The Tragedy Occurred One Hour After Institution Was Closed by m Order of the Comptroller of the Currency poria and Lyons County Whose Funds Were Deposited in the Bank VIII be Heavy Losers.

AASdNy AOseTss
 Emporia, Kan, Nov. 1e.-This after nooD the First National bank of Empo- ria was closed by order of the comp troller of the currency. An hour later Charles s. Cross, the banks president and one of the best known breeders of Herefords in the west, shot and killed himself at Sunny Slope, his famous stock farm near the town. Speculation is said to have led to Cross downfall. His fortune has doubtless gone down with the bank. Among the heavy los. CTS by the failure are Lyon county and the city of Emporia. All the city and county funds were deposited in the in- stitution. Cross was custodian of his fathers estate, which is also said to be in wrecked condition.
 Cross ending was tragic. To the raa- jority of people of the town the comp trollers card on the door of the bank came as surprise. Examiner Charles JobeZ, who closed the bank has been going over the books with the aid of President Cross for the past week. No signs of mental agitation on the part of the president had been displayed and when Cross left the bank today ten minutes before it closed, he seemed the same as usual. He went immediately to Sunny Slope farm and speaking pleasantly to the employees passed into the bedroom of Manager Evans. When he did not come out Evans entered the room. He found Cross lying in a pool of blood With pistol in his hand. One shot had been fired and it went through the back of the head. Death must have been instantaneous. News of the suicide was on the streets of En- poria a few minutes after the white card appeared upon the bank door and created a great sensation.
 The banks statement has been grow ing bad, first causing comment last May. The statement issued on Septem- Der 20 last showed no material improve ment. Small withdrawals of deposits resulted, but most of the business kept faith in the bank and up to 10 o'clock to-day heavy deposits were made. The last statement issued shows liabilities: Capital, s1O0,OO0; surplus and profits, S101, ,2S9.53; due depositors and bapks, $513, ,59e.42; circulation, $22,5O0. Total resources, $737 7,SSS9S. Examiner Jobez has been at the problem of assets for a week and it is authentically reported that he has found them badly shrunk en. To a reporter he said: While do not know exactly what the outcome of this matter may be, still I think I am justified in saying that the deposi- tors will not suffer seriously. Yet when thing like this occurs it lops< 25 per cent. off the assets of the bank William Martindale, vice president of the bank, has been regarded for many years as one of the solidest men in Kansas City. Cross leaves a widow and daughter. His first wife was Miss Kate Smeed daughter of a former president of the Union Pacific railway. They were divorced in the seventies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-17
Protection for Tolbert

Columbia, S. C., Nov. Ex-Governor Enerbee sent this reply to Tolbert's telegram: If you return home | will give you all the protection in my DOW ey-
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-07-25

The President has again proved himself an
alert diplomat. During the past ten days
it has been announced that the powers, y
with the exception of Great Britain, would
protest against the sending of ADMIRAL Wat
sons fleet to lombard towns on the coast
of SPAIN The powers have taken no action,
but there have been indications that some
of them were DESTROYS of interfering In
that direction. No word from them has
reached the President, but the President
has, it is said, in an unofficial manner in
formed the governments of Europe that the
United States does not mean to carry hos
tilities to Europe if the war can be ended
without so doing. Nevertheless. If. after the
war has been fought out on this side, Spain
shall still insist on maintaining hostile at
titude. there will be nothing lett for the
United States to do but to cross the ocean
and render the enemy totally harmless by
the destruction of what remains of the
Spanish navy.
Thus the President puts upon Spain and
Europe the responsibility of our pursuing
our broken antagonist across the water. If
war carried to Spain and to European
waters, European governments must see to
it that Spain retires from the contest when
beaten in Cuba and the Philippines. Unoffi-
cially the President has disclaime6 any pur-
pose to acquire territory by conquest on
the European side of the ocean With this
information there can be no pretext for the
powers to trouble themselves about the
United States making war so near to Eu-
rope as to disturb their peace or their COM
merce. At the same time, to make sure
against any necessity of being forced to
end the war in Spanish waters or on Span
ish territory, Europe can coerce Spain into
surrender when beaten elsewhere. Thus
President Mckinley has shifted the respon-
sbility of pursuing the war on the other
side upon the powers and Spain, Thus is
diplomacy made more effective than war.