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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
$15O,o0o FIRE IN DANBURY
HAT FACTORY OF
 GREENE & co. DESTROYED,

Insurance of SI1O,OOO Carried-Four
 Hundred Men Thrown Out of Work
 Company to Resume Operations us
 Soon as Possible-Fire Caused by Leak
 in Air Pump Connected With Gas
 Plant.
 Danbury, Dec. 1.-The extensive hat factory of John w. Green 6 Co.,, one of the largest in the city, was complete ly destroyed by fire shortly before 8 o'clock tonight. The loss will be up- wards of $15O000; insurance, s110,OOO. Four hundred men are thrown out of employment and 4,500 dozen hats in the rough destroyed. It is one of the most serious fires that Danbury has experi- enced for a long time, but the firm hopes to continue business without de- lay if quarters can be secured. James Marshall of Fall River was a member of the concern. The fire was caused by leak in the air pump connected with the gas plant that the company oper- ated. An explosion resulted when the fire reached the 600 gallon naphtha tank that was connected with the plant, but there were no injuries. The factory plant comprised several frame buildings, all of which were destroyed.
 Tn incipient blaze was discovered by Watchman John McTierney and soon Assistant Fire Chief Peter Beckerle and I,of rryIno ftyon nearby, were on the scene and endeav- ored to extinguish the flames. The factory hose was utilized and two streams were turned on, but on account of the lack of pressure the kinks were not taken out of tn hose and the water service was utterly useless. Before the efforts to extinguish the flames by wa ter were made, soft coal was freely shoveled on with the hopes of extin- gushing the blaze, without effect. In the meantime the gas had been contin- ually escaping and automatic sprink- lers, with which the factory was equipped, proved useless and the fire department found it impossible to reach the scene on account of the snow. In less than three-quarters of an hour the main factory, three-story struct- ure 250 feet long, was a mass of flames. The drying room was immediately above the place where the fire started and this facilitated the progress of the flames There wers several buildings connected with the main building, and as they were all frame structures they furnished ready material for the flames.
 The box factory, which was connect- ed, was also three stories high, 150x75 feet, and as it was full of combustible material the fire continued unchecked. In connection with the main plant were several buildings, including the stock room, the make shop and the gas plant, and when the flames reached the last named in which upwards of 500 gallons of naphtha was stored, there was a terrific explosion. Fortunately, how- ever, there was no loss of life or no ser- ious injupses The fire was of such nature that nothing could be done to check it, and one of the members of the firm, who was early on the scene, had to witness the outcome of years of endeavor go up in smoke. The insure ance was all placed by local agency.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
SIx-DAYs, BICYCLE RACE.
Milier's Remarkable RfdinS-DOctors
 Order Two Riders From Track.


 New York, Dec. 7,-The largest crowd that has gathered to watch the riders in the bicycle race filled Madison Square Garden to-day. All the seats and boxes were occupied, and large crowds gathered in the center of the ring. The riders at D. m. was down to twenty men. At 6 o'clock Miller re- tired from the track and was asleep for one hour, re-appearing on the track at p. m. He received an ovation from the crowd. Pierce was able to regain his lead over Miller by the enforced rest of the latter and at ' p. m, the sixty seventh hour of the race, was three miles in the lead Up to the six ty-eighth hour of the race, Pierce had taken but four and half hours sleep. At that hour his trainer forced him to retire for short time. He was off the track but fifteen minutes.
 Teddy Edward finished his 253d cen- tury shortly after o'clock. His time for the 100 miles, or one thousand times around the track was five hours fcrty- three minutes and forty seconds. The time for the first hundred miles in the six days race was four hours and for ty-nine minutes. When Miller returned to the track and found Pierce three miles ahead of him, he rode very fast and at the end of the sixty eighth hour was three miles ahead of Pierce He made his lead five miles in the next hour. Waller ran into the rail in front of the press stand near the Fourth ave- nue end of the track and was dismount- ed. He quickly resumed but the fall appeared to have dazed him. Miller finished his eleven hundred miles at S:45 p. m., ard remained strong.
 Eddie Bald rode an exhibition half mile at 9:30 following a tandem pace. He made it in 1:02 2-5. Harry Bikes rode two miles, following very hot pace set by Henry Fournier of France, with his petroleum motor bike. This race was decidedly novel and stirred the crowd to great enthusiasm. The motor is said to be capable of making thirty-six miles an hour. Bikes made the two miles in 4:15. The board of health doctors were close observers of the race all day and made many exam nations, frequently cautioning the men to moderate their pace. At 5:27 the concluded that Cross had had enough and he was ordered from the track Bliven, who had been ordered off the track at Il a. m., was given further examination by the doctors but was found unfit to continue and was order ed out of the contest. Harry Farrell, the Pacific coast champion, and Jay Eaton, rode in mile heatscontest, best two out of three. Farrell won the first heat in 2:S0 1-5 and the second heat in 2:30 1-5.
 Pierce left the track at 11::45 ?. m. and Miller at 12:05 a. m. Miller was then 15 miles ahead of Pierce. The scores of the leaders at 1 a. m. were: Miller ll50, Pierce 1882, Waller 1146.7, Albert 1141.1, :, Stevens 11C06, Gimm 10S9.9, Nawn 1O09.1, Lawson 101S.1, Hale 1012.6, Aron- son s2s, Forster 95s.S, Schineer 99S.1, Joyeux 93SS, Julius 963, Pilkington S67.- 29,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
THE 4DMIR1L SAMPSON.
New Steamer of American Mail Steam-
 shin Co.,, Makes Fast Time.

New York, Dec. 1.-The new Ameri- can Mail Steamship company steamer Admiral Sampson, which sailed from Philadelphia, arrived atJamaica onMon- day afternoon making the trip in exact ly four days, in spite of having gone eight miles out of her course to stop off at Santiago and take off special Com missioner Robert P. Porter. The run ming time shows a speed of IS miles an hour In her trial trip she developed 15.26 knots. The Admiral Sampson was built according to the plans and specifi. cations made by the war department.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
EXCITEMENT IN PARIS.
Occasioned in Opera Comique by Arrival
 ofPrestRent Faure.

Paris, Dec. 7.-An exciting incident took place tonight at the opening of the new Opera Comique, which replaces the structure recently destroyed by fire. The house was inaugurated with per- formance of Dame Blanche" in the presence of brilliant audience, includ- ing President Faure, members of the cabinet, senators, deputies, Russian grand dukes, and all the leading dipIo- matic, artistic and nobilities in Paris. President Faure's arrival was signal lized by shouts of ''Vive rArmee," which were answered by shouts of "Vive Picquart.' The rival crowds came in to collision and there was some fight ing
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
CL4 YT0N-BULWER TREATY.
Report That Mckinley Has No Thought
 of Violating

London, Dec. S.-The Washington correspondent of the Chronicle says: T have ascertained from the highest source that President Mckinley has n, thought of ignoring or violating British rights under the Clayton -Bulwer treaty On the contrary, when the proper time arrives England will be invited to CO., operate regarding the NicaragUan canal"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
HOBSON TO GO TO MANILA,
VIII superintend the Raising of the
 Sunken War Vessels

New York, Dec. 7.-Constructor Hob- son will go to aMnila to su2erintend the raising of the sunken war vessels. He expects to leave about the 20th of this month. He has not yet given up hopes of successfully raising the Colon, but is doubtful whether the navy de- partment can be induced to go to fur ther expense in this work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
4 UsTRIAN OCEAN STEINER SUNK.
The Istria fin Collision With Italian Steamship Capria.

Trieste, Dec.7.-The Austrian steamer Istria, Captain Suttora, was sunk to- day in a collision with the Italian steamer Capria from Brindisi for Tri- este No lives were lost. The Capria has arrived at Revenge. Her bows are damaged. The Istria sailed from Ven ice December for New York. She hailed from Trieste and was owned by BurrelI & Son. She was 325 feet and her tonnage was 2,293.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
Non-p.rtisnn W. c. T. U.

Cleveland, O., Dec 7.--Officers were elected at to-day's session of the Na- tional Non-Partisan W c. T. U. Miss Annie Wittnemeyer of Saratoga, Pa, declined reelection on account of age and ill health. Mrs. Howard M. Ingham of Jefferson, O., was elected presi- dent. Others officers elected were: Gen. eral secretary, Mrs. Ellen G. Spiney, Cleveland; recording secretary, Miss Emma A. Fowler, Pittsburg; treasurer, Mrs. c. C.. Afford, Bernardstown, Mass, editor of Temperance Tribune; Mrs Ja- seph D. L. Weeks, Pittsburg; National Evangelist and Organizer; Mrs. Isabelle Pub, Chicago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
Hendrick Again Defeated

New York, Dec. 1.-The attendance at the Knickerbocker Athletic club to- night to witness the amateur billiard match between Alex Taylor of Chicago and Dr. A. B. Miller of this city was the largest since the tourney began. Taylor won by the score of 300 to 1sS. In the afternoon Byron Stark of the Knlckerbocker Athletic club defeated John Hendrick, the Connecticut -.lam- pion, and also made the top average so far of the tournament. The score: Stark 300, average 24-46; highest run, S4. Hendrick, POS; average 2s-45; highest run 30.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
BRITISH NATAL IMPROVEMENT.
Converting of Kingston Harhor Into
 Great NaynI Depot and Dockynrd.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 7.-As part of the scheme of converting Kingston harbor into great naval depot and ex- tensive backyard, in view of the con- struction of the Nicaragua canal in the near future the admiralty authorities have just completed negotiations for the purchase of Greek pond at the western extremity of the city where the proposed backyard will be constructed. It is said that the work will be com- menced immediately. The dockyards, it Is said is to be the largest and best equipped in the British dominion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
Three Year. for Bu,ulnrv

Carl Carlson, a man who was wanted ing and was arrested in this city about two weeks ago by Detective Owen J. Daly, was yesterday sentenced in the Hartford county superior court to three years Imprisonment for burglary. He is yet to be tried on the charge of horse stealing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
sharkey and Mccoy Matched.

New York. Dec. 1.-The Press to-mor- row will publish the following: Tom Sharkey and Kid Mccoy have been matched to fight 20 rounds before the I.enox Athletic club in this city for a purse of S20,000. The battle will be fought early next month, and the win ner will go after Bob Fitsimmons. To- day (Thursday) Sharkey and Mccoy will meet to sign articles.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
GRoVER cLEyELAND,s ATTITUDE.
Ardentiy Opposed to the Annexation
 and Expansiom Policy.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. 7.-Ex-Presi- dent Grover Cleveland was interview ed this afternoon on the new policy of the United States and dictated the fol- lowing for the Associated Press: Without going at all into details wish to say that I am ardently opposed to every feature of this annexation and expansion policy. The public ought to know pretty well what my convictions are from the Hawaiian question during my administration. I have not chang ed my mind and am opposed to all this annexation from Hawaii to the Philip pines.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
Cruiser New York Off Hnvnnn.

Havana, Dec. 1.-The Unitel States armored cruiser New York which left Newport News on December 3 arrived off the harbor to-day at 9:55 p. m.
 Immediately after her arrival the New York sailed. Great crowds assem- bled on the wharves to see the much admired cruiser. The United States transport Florida arrived at neon to- day with quartermaster's supplies.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
SEVERE EABTHoUAKE SHOCK.
in Santiago Many Persons
 Frightened-CrOcke Destroyed.

Santiago, Dec. 7.-santiago experi-
 enced severe earthquake last night frightening many and destroying a large quantity of crockery. To-day was the anniversary of the death of General Antonio Maceo and 1t was duly observ- ed by the Cubans here. A memorial ser vice was held at the cathedral which was crowded and at an overflow meet ing there were speeches and music. Five thousand persons paraded through the principal streets and proceeded to the house where Maceo was born. A tablet was then affixed to the building.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
CONTRAC CT FROM RUSSIA.
to Equip Locomotives and
 Freight Cars With Air Brakes.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The state de- General Holloway at St. Petersburg that the Russian government has plac- ed a trial order through Consul Smith at Moscow with an American concern to equip twelve freight locomotives and 200 freight cars with air brakes at a cost of $25,000. This contract was ob- tained in competition with Spanish, German and Russian competitors.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
Not to Visit America,

London, Dec. 7.--An official denial has been issued of the report from New York saying the Prince of Wales con- templates attending the centennial eel ebration of the city of Washington as capital of the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
A Hotel Burned,

Wadena, Mich, Dec. 7.-The Central house here was burned last night. All the inmates escaped except two guests. They are J. c. Solquist of Soboka and Frank Austin of Thomastown, who are missing. Several persons were serious ly injured. The property loss was small.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
SITUATION IN PHILIPPINES
THE NATIVE PRESS STILL 1DTO-
 CATING INDEPENDENCE.
Would Reimburse the United States to the Extent of the Amount of Money Paid to Spain-1his Course Believed mizes the Importance of a Strong Pros tectornte.
tectornte.

Manila, Dec. 7-The native press continues to advocate independence and a reimbursement to the United States of the amount to be paid Spain. The 1ndependencia thinks this course the only just one. It insists that the Fili- pinos have aided the Americans solely because they believed they were fight ing for independence. The paper quotes literally from President McKin- its contention that the Americans are pledged to give the Filipinos independ- ence.
 Chief Aguinaldo and his principals fully recognize the importance of a strong protectorate in some form. One of the latter has even ventured the as sertion that if the Filipinos were grant ed independence in accordance with the demand of the leaders, the United States would be asked to establish a protectorate as, otherwise the Philip pines must sooner or later become the prey of less liberal country.
 This statement is borne out by the attitude of the better class of Filipinos in the vicinity of Manila. The numer- ous stories as to hostility felt and dis played on their part toward the Ameri- cans are without foundation. The United States authorities expect on the part of the natives a peaceful acceptance of the inevitable. The United States transports Newport, bearing General Miller and staff and the first battalion of Twentieth Kansas regiment, which left San Francisco, November 8, ar rived to-day, closely following the City of Pueblo, which arrived yesterday with Lieutenant Colonel Childress, twenty five officers and 500 men, including five companies of the First Tennessee, troop A of the Nevada volunteer cav airy, detachment of the Foruth Cali fornia heavy artillery. To provide for the accommodation of these newcomers will necessitate the transfer of num- Der of troops outside the limits of the city proper.
 Hong Kong, Dec. 7.-GeneraI Riedo- yac and Dr So1air ptn tt,,ao
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
HARYARD E1EyEN,s CAPTAIN.
Burden, the Left Guard, Elected-Cor-
 melps Cnptnin Resigms.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec, 7,--William A. l. Burden, class of 1900, who has played left guard on this years eleven, was to-day elected captain of the Harvard varsity football team for next year The election of Burden has been generally expected at Harvard ever since the Yale game, but outsiders thought Daly, the quarter back, to be the natural choice. The latter is extremely young and it was not thought best to run the risk of spelling so good player by giving him the heavy responsibilities of the captaincy. This is Burdens first year on the varsity eleven, but he has played on the second eleven since his freshman year. Before this year he had not been considered good enough for the varsity team. Burden is 21 years old weighs 1S0 pounds and is feet inch in height He is the son of I. Townsend Burden of New York and received his preparatory education at the Groton school.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08

Hong Kong, Dec. 7.-General Riedo- was and Dr. Salajula, representatives of the Filipino junta, started to-day for Washington under instructions to "en- deavor to remove misapprehension and suspicious and cultivate the friendliest relations with the American govern ment and people"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08

Cornell N. Y, Dec. 7.--Cornelrs newly elected foot ball captain, Dan. A. Reed, resigned from the position to-day. It is probable that he will not return to the university next fall His successor will soon be chosen by the team and E. R. Sweetland, right tackle, is spoken of as the most likely candidate
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-08

Miles Bill Ignored-Hull Meas ure Provides for n Lieutenant-Gen- eral, Six niajOr-GeneraIs and Twelve Brigadier Generals Artillery Arm Re- organized Cavalry Increased Two Regiments, Infantry Five-Big In- crenso in Medical Department.
The times., 1898-11-20
Muscular Society Women.
Frpm Harper's Bazar. J

People have often wondered how society wo-
men are able to endure the strain of season in
town. II is still subject for wonder perhaps.
but less and less SO. Two bright, bsacinz autumn
months the golf links, on top of coach. or
riding TO hounds across the yellow fields can ae-
complish wonders in storing up strength and
nerve force. Down at Westbury, l. l., the farm
ers have been unwiilingly, very unwillingiy.
tributing their chickens to the support Of force
Of foxes which picked out that neighboIhood Is
a place of residence. Some of the New York
society folk who have cottages at Westbury are
earning the gratitude of the farmers, as well ss
having a glorious time themselves, by riding 10
hounds in pursuit of these foxes. The early-ris-
ing farmer is a matter of tradition, but these
ciety folk, men and women. are up and away
before the farmers even awake.
They will last through the season; there is not
a doubt of that. And so will Miss Beatrix Hoyt.
who has won the golf championship again. And
will Miss Wentmore, plucky little sporJswO-
man that she is who ruuneTup for Miss
Hoyt in the finals. And SO viii Miss Helen Bene
dict, who not long ago fooled a brake and four
on driving trip through New Jersey. Miss
Benedict handled the ribbons 80 that even Col
William jay one Of her guests, and an expert
four in hand driver himself, easily in his
accustomed place behind the box Miss Benedict
not only drives WE'LL she rides, hunts, plays golf.
and sculs and sails i boat in admirable style
Last month, in the for thirty -footers sailed
by women, Miss Benedict $50 cup II IS
safe to predict that she viii not he nervous
wreck after few cotillons and afternoon teas
The times., 1898-11-20

The golden fitch of our grandmothers'
time, a beautiful fur brought over from
Germany, has been wholly superseded by
stone marten, it's first cousin, though
unknown the first half of the century 1t
used chiefly to be made into sets, the long
round boa and muff. The average quality
of fitch muff sold for $40. The stone mar
ten of today is less costly. This season
it will be the most popular fur for young
women and girls. Even five years ago
these skins were rarely seen, and their
market value is wholly dependent upon
the demand created by fashion.
Mink is little prophet who has known
much honor in its own country. 1t was
at the top rung of the fur ladder half
century ago, and now comes back to us
shorn of dollars, but not of glory. 1t
shared the fate of the Hudson Bay sable,
inasmuch as It's period of oblivion was
between rs and '95, but with the revival
of last season and this year especially it
will lead as a favorite. Despite the de-
mand this season the price shows sur
prising drop over 1850. A skin which sold
in those days for SO today costs S..
There seems to be an ineXhaustib!e sup
ply of mink, and the more skins that are
used the more the mink family increases.
Chinchilla is quite different and re-
cords a startling advance in price over its
unknown days. 1t averages about SIS
skin today; in former times s4 would
have been considered an exorbitant
rate. A muff today sells at from SIS to
500. while our grandmother would have
been thought crazy to buy one at any
price.
The fur that is probably the best known
today was least seen fifty years ago. That
is the sealskin. Indeed, the introduction
of seal took place about 1870. 1t was two
or three years before its worth was rec
ognZed, but from that time it has always
held a place by. itself as a garment fur
and is ever in demand by conservative
buyers. 1t is the staple fur of the trade.
In the early days the skins came from
the Shetland Islands and the South Seas.
In few years the seals migrated to Alas
kan waters, and today the Shetland seal is
extinct So greatly has the catch de-
creased that while in 1890 it numbered
about 1000 this year it was only $4,000,
and this, together with the continued de-
mand, is advancing the cost. Today coat
costs $3.50 to $500 that in the 70s could have
been bought for $50.
The seal was then dyed a golden brown
and the curing of the skin was SO inferior
to the process used today that the fur was
very perishable. Today, however, while
the modern skins are not nearly so fine
in texture, by the modern process they are
made far more beautiful and more lasting
than formerly. At its best, however, seal
will not last over eight years, while dyed
otter can be reckoned on for twice the
time. 1t is curious fact that while Eng
land only can dye and cure the high-grade
seal, America takes the lead in dying OF
ter. and makes superior skin Of 1t.