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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
MILES CALLS ON sEcRErARY ROOT.
Tho General Objects to Mr. Aigor's Order
Regarding the Inspector-Generais.

Tho General Objects to Mr.. Agor's Order
Regarding the Inspector-Generais.
WARRINGTON. Aug. 1O.-AmonR the cellars
on Secretary OF War Root to-day was Major
Gen. Miles. whose visit was for the purpose OF
calling Mr.. Roots attention to the recent
changes made by Secretary Ager In the reRu-
lations affecting the Inspector Generals De-
partment OF the army. Gen. Miles made
particular objection to the amendment made
by Secretary Alger relieving the Major General
commanding the army from all authority over
Inspector Generals. The conference between
the Secretary OF War and Gen. Miles lasted
nearly half an hour.
Gen. Miles declined TO say anything about
the matter under consideration. 1t is said
however. that Secretary Roots attention was
called to the acts OF Congress relating to the
Inspector Generals department. and It was
pointed out that as far back as Madison's ad-
ministration the Major General OF the army
had authority over Inspectors General. This
was by an act OF Congress. and received the
approval OF President Madison. Subsequent
acts OF Congress have retained the same
authority, and It Is contended that Secretary
Alger did not have any authority whatever for
making q change In regulations passed by
Congress and approved by the President. Sec-
rotary Root has taken the matter under ad-
visement. and 1t Is probable that another order
will be issued revoking Secretary Alger 8
amendments.
1t was stated at tho War Department this
afternoon that the order issued by Secretary
Alger will be materially changed and will con-
tinue the authority OF the Major General Com
handing to direct inspections by officers OF the
Inspector Generals department. The amend
ments may be made to Secretary Ayers order
but it is more probable that Secretary Root
will not allow Secretary Alger's order to be
issued. but will merely Issue one over his own
name making the necessary changes In the
regulations. but not striking out the clause
giving the General Commanding authority
over Inspectors General who are unassigned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

Regrets He Cnnnst Gs Iher~-Hust Get
Here bv OStoh-r J.

Serial cssEs Dcss SAcA 10 THE Srx-
IoxDox. Aug. H. Tho DriI5 Nail an
nonnccs thai It telearaphed to Admiral Dewey
al Naples. asking him TO confirm or deny tho
report TINT 1t was his intention to visit Eng
land. and resolved the following reply:
Il regret that / cannot visit England. l
must arrive at Now York on October IL
The Romo correspondent OF the DoiiU MaI
says that the warm reception accorded to
Admiral Dewey in Italy Is regarded with
mixed feeling Dy tho Government. which Ia
almost morbidly anxious that nothing should
happen to offend Spain In connection with his
visit. As 1t Ia the Spanish An bassador pro
tested against the toasts proposed by Gen
Bogliolo. Admiral Gonzalez and tho Project OF
Naples during Admiral Dcwey's reception at
that port. when tho American victories over
Spain we're being Eloriaed. In consequence OF
the protest the government asked explanations
from the Italians who offered the toasts.
These were given and accepted by the Ambas-
sador as satisfactory. but the incident created
a bad impression.
The correspondent adds that Admiral Dewey
has aban doned his intention to visit Rome
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
DIED ON An OUTING.

Sudden Death in New London of Amos
Perry of Providence.
New LONDON. Conn. Aug. 10.-The steamer
Warwick arrived hore from Providence at 2
o'clock this afternoon with u party. among
which was Amos Perry. Mr. Perry had stroke
OF apoplexy in front OF Lyric Hall on State
street. and died at O'Clock.
Mr.. Perry was formerly resident of New
London. having been teacher several years
ago in the Bartlett High School He had made
his homo in Providence for several years. and
was curator OF the Rhode Island Historical
SOpiaty
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
LIGHTNING PRANKs IN QUEENS.
Trolley Car Set Fire and Balls of
Fire Hit Houses.


Atwo-story frame house Mt 403 Steinway
avenue. Long Island City occupied by Henry
Wald was struck by lightning during the storm
yesterday morning. The bolt struck the
chimney and wrecked ii oil the way down.
bullying out the fire place and fillng the rooms
with plaster Mrs. Valid rushed out into the
back garden and ball OF fire rolled at her feet.
II burst and blinded her and made her flesh
feel hot and numb. II was some time before
she recovered from the effects OF the shock.
William DusinG, an agent for Bergh's soci-
ETY., lives at 49, Ninth avenue. Long Island
City and his house is Just back OF tho Valid
house When tho latter was struck. Mrs. Mary
Hufnage. Mr.. Dusing's aunt. was In the
kitchen OF his house. Tho apartment was
filed with flashes Of fire and she was blinded
temporarily 10y thom. Mrs, Dusing was in tho
dining room at the time and she was Frustrated
by the shock.
Lightning struck ear 203 Of the Steinway
system as it was crossing the meadows be-
tween College Point and Flushing The motor
man. Herman Shaeier. had his hands so badly
burned that he was taken to the Flushing
hospital. The car was set on fire. The con-
ductor and several male passengers extn-
Ruishcd the flames with water obtained from a
nearby brook. The passengers, many OF whom
were women. were badly frightened. but none
was injured.
A bolt OF lightning struck the flag pole on tho
First Ward school house III Long Island City,
Borden avenue and Front street, in the vicn =
| ity OF Of tho Long Island railroad depot, was
| Hooded and n lake was formed between tho
| railroad depot and the entrance to the Thirty
| fourth street ferry.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

Tragedy In the Home of Rich Young
Georgia Planter.

CHATTANOOGA. Tom. Aug. 1O.--Charles W.
Cox. who was married only two weeks ago.
shot and killed his wife at their home in Cass.
Ga whi!o attor n negro burglar at about 2
O'Clock this morning. Cox and his wife wero
aroused by the negro prowling in their room
They arose at the same time. The burglar raj
against Mrs. Cox. she screamed and her hus-
band fired. The ball pierced her heart. The
burglar jumped through closed window and
escaped.
posse with bloodhoundsis IN pursuit OF the
negro. Cox mas been delirious since tho
shooting He is wealthy. having just pur-
chased one OF the largest plantations In North
ern Georgia
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
Aotnn Povd,r Mil, nIown Tn,

CHICAGO. Aug. lO-A dispatch from Aetna,
Ind to-day reports tho blowing up OF three
powder mills connected with tho plant OF the
Aetna Powder Company. The explosions wero
caused by ire which started In one OF the mills
and spread to two others. Nobody was injured.
the alarm being given in time to enable the
employees 10 make their escape. The explosonS
shook tAs kroAAa a Valparaiso. fifteen mtlss
NUAA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
WOMAN ACCUSKK OF DREYFUs.
Gen. Mercier's Much Discussed Evidence
Said to be Her Accusations.

Special cube Despatch 10 THE SUF.
PARIS. Aug. lO.-The Urois de PHomme says
that Gen. Mcrcier's wonderful revelation at the
Dreyfus court martial will he concerning the
woman mentioned in the case as b." who was
apparently a secret agent OF the War Onice.
Gen. Mercier intends to disclose her name and
repeat the statement she made to him and Gen.
Boisdeffre In 1904. proving that Dreyfus car
red on traffic In documents with the Ger
man embassy.
The woman is now travelling abroad. and
the necessity for taking her testimony explains
tho adjournment OF the trial that Is predicted
by the anti Dreyfusites.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
ATTACHED THE CZECH srUDrsIs.
Gernnr- nj CHI Resent a. Attempt ID
Honor = slav Bavant.

Germans at CHI Resent a. Attempt %
Honor = sIay BaJant.
SpscisI Casis Desatea b THE suu.
VIENNA. Aug. 1O.-Tvo hundred Czech stu
dents from Prague arrived at GILL. In Syria
yesterday. intending to participate In the In
auguration OF monument to the Slav savant
Ob,ak. The students were met by the German
population OF the town. who Kissed Thorn aud
finally attacked them with stones.
There were repeated conflicts between the
students and the residents OF the towr
throughout the day. the lighting continuing
until nIghtfall. Tho students used their re
volvers freely. while the Germans held theil
own with sticks. stones. &c. Several person:
were injured on both sides. and many arrests
we're made.
The police finally escorted the students tc
the railway station. put them on board train
aud compelled them to quit the town.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
Ex-Mayor of AlgicrS Discusses the DreyfuS
Case at MarSciles.
Fpteidl Gable D.spdtch to THE sUs.

MARsEILLEs. Aug. l0.-Max Regis. the Jew
batting cx-Mayor OF Algiers. delivered n lee
ture on Algeria and tho Drcyfus case. last even
Ing. There was considerable excitement. many
OF the audience leaving the hall Twenty ar
rests were made.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

u.c,v.rcd Mt ponce-Othors w nshed
Nm, to Sea Wires All Down and Full
reliant of the Disaster Is Not Yet Anown
,.-.,I,oss Will tic Several Millions.
yr,eiaI CaBIt De,pateh 10 THE Sun.
s,x JrAy DE Porto Rico. Aug. 1O.-A cou-
,n.ho has arrived from Humacao brnRs in
,o,m,tion of the complete destruction by
T,a,J,vs hurricane OF that city. which had
nn,,tion of 5000. Only two buildings In
~. ,i,,c arc standing The loss OF life wus
,..,o II being known that sixty-four persons
von, killed Tho injured number two
hundred.
Among tho killed were Mrs. Carlson an
American. and n discharged United states
soldier named North. Tho property loss is
placed at S2.OO0OOo.
In Y,huco. town OF 1000 inhabitants.
every house is down with the exception OF one.
Twenty persons were killed.
The total number Of deaths thus far reported
1916
The reports Of Tuesdays hurricane received
t,om the interior say that the coffee and fruit
r,ons nr,, totally destroyed dnd that thousands
n neopls arc destitute. Communication Is
anil, possible on foot. The military road Is
,trevn with trees boulders and debris. and
/. absolutely impossible for vehicles, The
" nwns OF AibGnito and Cayey arc wrecked.
T,ur persons were killed at Catano. The oil
works OF the Standard Oil Company were
destroyed The loss on this property is
Sl5OOOO.
The steamship Slocum. which left Mayaguea
with two burgcs in tow on Monday. was struck
BY the storm. One barge broke loose with two
sailors on board A iieboat manned by four
Porto Rican sailors. in charge OF the second
officer put out and rescued them. Capt
Thomas the commander OF the Slocum. was
crazed with fear. and ordered tho second
barge. with two sailors aboard. to be cut loos"
First Officer Tngle took charge OF the shtp
and refused to permit the barge to bo cut
bose T.n:lo was sustained by tho chic
engineer and tho barge was brought safely
70 san Juan.
Ponce PoRro RICO. Aug 1O-A terrific hur
cane struck Ponce on Tuesday causing grea'
loss OF life and enormous damage to property
No Americans were killed. The bodies OF ~
natives have boon found. and it is likely tina
others will be recovered later. 1t is probable
that many others have been washed out to sea.
Agreat many buildings arc wrecked. and mos
o'ths houses in the CITY are unrOofed.
A heavy rain fell all day and thrCuG bout the
nigh. which flooded the city from two to ton
feet deep carried away bridges and buildings.
together with great quantities. OF supplies
Ihe streets are biocSaded with drittwood and
mud. The wires ara all down and tho railroad
badly damaged. Nearly all coIamun ication is
shut OF.
me a1u"dnrt was broken by tho storm AMI
"'''' '''' "''hoht wafer fhe troops' ire
~" IN" p''r' "orN"n cay anu hiSh' sa'!hh
~ """ property Inc Guy Is ln''6 ana IS or'
..t "'''O"' Wa'e''H IVY tho hiI''arS ana CIV
e'."'I""S A'"ahGer mas PASSED.. pu' 'h'r'
VA, S''tr'"s among 'he l'hap',an's
WASHINGTON. Aug. lO,-Gen. George W.
paws ''o'ornor-fcncraI OF Porto Rico. has
m tn" following report to the War Depart
mem y r0bI' on tho effect OF the hurricane II
'' ''''
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
c4RyEGIk's ANGLo-AMsRrciv FLAG.
It Floats Over Skibo Castle Much to the
Amusement OF the Guests.

LONDON Aug. 1O.-A deputation OF members
OF the Scottish AGRICULTURAL Society visiting
Skibo Castle. Mr.. Andrew Carnegie's country
seat In Scotland. were much amused to ind
floating over tho castle a flag combining the
Characteristics Ot the Union Jack and the Stars
and Stripes. the invention OF Mr.. Carnegie.
" lille Che visitors were tax ing tea a piper.
wearing u brand new Carnegie tartan. played q
number Of tuneS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Aug lO.-Frc was dis
coyerod tonight in the Chattanooga Furniture
Company's plant, and tho entire factory with n
large amount OF lumber and finished stock was
destroyed. Tho loss is $4,000. insurance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

Special tdb7e VffpN7fN ~ 7 NE BUN
J,oYpoS. Aug. 1O-Lady Randolph Churchill
to-day makes an unqualified denial OF the re-
mort which has been in circulation for several
days that she is engaged to be married To
Lieut.. CORVALLIS West.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Aug. l0-Mrs. Nancy
Jones. 80 years old. one OF the three widows OF
Revolutionary soldiers on tho pension rOllS.
Is dead at Jonesboro. -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
DAP OF PRAYER FOR PEACE

Dutch Churches of Cape Town to Try Thus
to Avert the Crisis.
Special Cable Drspatch 10 THE Sun.
CAPE Town. Aug lO.-Sunday. August 20,
has been set apart by the Dutch churches as a
special day OF prayer for pence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
Prince Of Wales Leaves London.

Special Gable DeSrdch TO THE Sun.
LONDON. Aug. lot he Prince OF Wales loft
London for Marenbad to-day. He will return
in September. The Duke Of York was at the
station to see him OF and the Prince kissed him
at parting.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
Germany to Take Possession of tho Caro-
lines.

Special Gable Dispatch to THE Sun
MADRID, Aug. 1O.-A despatch from Manila
says that German despatch boat has sailed
for the purpose Of taking formal possession OF
the Carolines. recently purchased from Spain
by GnrmnnY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

or, ~' .o 49, N'F. 10 Henry Hilton is In
rca..n, '.'''" ''-r,gAt His case has
th.,,, NV VI .'''' lH II was stated at woodIawn
ltsc. '"S "v"J''"..:N he could rally from this
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
FILIPINO Agents ACTIVE.
Trying 10 { =! ship UnGcrwritersto Present
Claims Against Us.
Special Cable DtsDatch 10 THE Sun.

LONDON. Aug. 1O.-Fiiipino agents are active
in London and Hamburg endeavoring to in
duce the underwriters Of vessels captured by
tho Americans in the Philippines to submit
claims for damages to the Washington Gov
ernmeut
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
KRUGER WANTS TO YIELD.
The Paris Matin Snys He Is Only Putting 1t
Ofi Until The Last Moment.

SPECIAL Gable Despatch 10 THE Sun.
PARIS. Aug. lo.-The Motjn in an article in
which 1t declares that President Kruger must
yield to Great Britain. says that he wishes to
give way. but wants to put it OF until the very
latest date.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
PARIS GAS W0RKERs STRIKE.
LampiiRhters Aid Them by Refusing I
ExtinKuiSh the Lights.
Ss,riaI Cabk D,Ipd,ch to THE sUN.

Ss,ridI Cdbk D,Ipdteh 10 THE SUN.
PARIS Aug 10.-Five thousand gas workers
are on strike. The lamplghtcrs have resolved
not to put out the street lights. hoping thereby
tocxhaust the supply Of gas and thus assist the
strikers. Tho employees OF several gas works
are still at work
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
ENGLAND MAY NEED TRANSPORTS.
Notifies Companies Under Charter to Fur
nish Them To be in Readiness.

Special Cdbl, Drsrdfch 10 THE Sun.
LoSDoS. Aug lO.-Thc Si.jdmes'S Gazette says
that the Admiralty has notified tho shipping
companies which are under charter for trans
port purposes to hold their vessels in readiness
for imme date dispatch
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11

AngIoSax ReyIew. edited by Lady tandolph
Chu,cLlL single copies $500, order from AllEN-
TANU'S. Union Square, N. Y,-hdp.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-11
STORM KILLS 200
Sar8pal Porto RiGal Towns Wiped
Ont By Hurricane.
THOUSANDS LEFT DESTITUTE.
Ga, Davis Calls For Contributions
Of Money. Fo0d and Clothing

,,,n,,c,o, n Town of 5000 Inhabitants'
Completely Dcstroyed-Two Americans
.,,opr tho Killed There-Oniy Ono
uous. Left standing in Yabnco, Where
, p,rs,rs Iiycd-Bodies of 45 Ma
,iv,sEecovercd Mt Ponce Others Washed
Nm, to Sen wires All Down and Full
retain, of the Disaster Is Not Yet KNOWN
-proper.v Loss viii Ho Several Millions.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-10-21
DAN GODFREY IN BOSTON.
The Famous Composer and Band
Mast II at the Boston Food Fair
During Closing Week.

The closing week of the Boston Food
Fair-October % to 2S-will be marked
oy the appearance of Lieut.. Dan God
frey. the famous composer and band
Iaster and his celebrated company of
English musicians. This world-re-
noWned band has just completed tri-
umphal tour of the United States and
Canada, ana their repertoire will inc .ude
Aiodfrey's most notable compositions and
many of the most popular patriotic airs
of Europe and America. On Friday fine
classical programs have been arranged.
The Food Fair this year arabounds in at
sr&ctlve and entertaining features In ad-
aition to hundreds of exhibits in which
are demonstrated many of the up-to.
date food products most popular among.
housekeepers; and from scores of ele-
gantly appointed booths countless sam
Dles are daily given away. The distri-
DutiOn of souvenir spoons-S0OO to the
first 1900 ladies purchasing admission
tickets each morning-will be continued
during the closing week; and 50 highly
priced are these gifts that many womer
among the first 500 (each Of whom is
entitled to three spoons) have returned
to the ticket Office repeatedly so as to
secure a dozen or more Of these pretty
and useful souvenirs. The exhibition Is
open daily from 10 a. m. to 10 p. M; and
when one remembers that for only u
quarter Of dollar they can see and en-
Joy so much, in addition to listening to
Ensland's greatest musical organization
and foremost composer, 1t is no wonder
that the Food Fair this year is proving
i tremendous success.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-10-21
NEWSY CLEANlNCS,

twenty-five Chinese pupils are enrolled
In the Chicago public schools.
A 180-mile electric railway Is to be built
In the State OF Kashm;r, India.
Minneso otn distributes $S9J, 900 among its
schools this year-$2.73 per pupil.
Swiss hotels never had so prosperous
season ne during the past summer.
Over sixty different languages are
spoken IN the Philippine archipelago.
Government deposits in the Bank OF
France are S14 900. 900 less than they were
year ago.
Negotiations for long distance tele.
phone system between several European
capitals have been opened.
London schools during lhe past summer
sent numbers OF boys and girls to the pub.
lie baths to learn swimming.
While plowing on his farm Joshua Dean,
near Petersburg, Ind, unearthed ninety
eight flint spear heads and two skeletons.
The University OF Pennsylvania has re-
celved the anonymous gift OF $4,000 for
Its new dormitories, now IN course Of erec-
tion.
The Police Department OF Hartford,
Conn.,, will soon be equipped with automo.
bile patrol wagons, ambulance and prison.
ers' van.
An added attraction at Memorial Hall, In
New Orleans. La. Is an eight-inch gun
used by the Coniederutes against Farragut
Mt Mobile.
a Connecticut Yankee has received per-
mission from the King Of Siam to erect a
t200, 900 hotel that will be 1000 feet long
and four stories high.
Electric tramways In st. Petersburg are
to replace the existing methods OF street
service on the principal streets, by order
Of the municipality OF that city.
The Moorish Government has decided to
take over the frigato ordered in Italy in
1892 by the late Sultan Muley Hassan, and
sent $50 Moorish sailors to Leghorn tc
bring the frigate to Tangier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-10-21
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

The University OF Vermont has con.
ferrcd tho degree Of Doctor Of Laws on
Admiral Dewey.
The Queen Regent OF Spain has presented
20 the Spanish Casino ut Tampa, Fla, G0l
books for It's public library.
Sir Relvors Butler, in command OF the
British forces Ia South Africa, Is expert
enced in warfare In that region.
Former Senator Sawyer, OF Wisconsin.
hns given $4,000 for tho building Of u homo
for the frIendless in Oshkosh.
The members of the family of Rehr-Ai-
mirnl Sampson have left Glen Ridge, N. j.,
and gone to Boston, where they will live
hereafter.
Alfred c. Harmsworth. the London news
paper ind magazine owner, Is not yet
t15, 900 900, all through his own efforts.
President Steyn Of the Orange Frco
State Is described rs suave, cultured and.
1nliko his neighbor and nlly, President
Kruger, IL careful Of his personal appear
ance.
Carel Hendrick Kruger, nephew OF tho
President Of the Transvani Republic, Is II
recent graduate Of the Edinburgh Jniver-
,ity, whero he won the Syme surgical
scholarship.
The only man in the world reported to
he worth over vi 600 ,OOO, 600 Is tho AngH-
cizcd German, Alfred Bolt. He is not. yet
atty, IL we'll educated and made his for
tune in diamonds during tho past twenty
four years.
Senator Deboe, OF Kentucky, having
shaved off his dropping mustache ut tho
Instance OF friends who wanted him to bs
modern now looks so much like President
Mckinley that it Is difficult to toll them
apart at u short distau,e.
When "Fighting Bob' Evans was n
student at Gonzaga College, Washington.
d. c., he was tho schools "star" baseball
player, and still has II passion for tho game,
never missing II chance to Zee good con-
test on the diamond.
W. H. H. Hart, the coored philanthrop-
ist, whose experience with II boys farm
near Washington is attracting attention,
was born, Il slave, In 1857. A Missionary
teacher started his education, and later he
became private secretary to Senator
Evarta