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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
4LDERMEN,S SPECIAL MEETING. One Called for To-night-Thc Business
 to be TraMsa ted.

4 special meeting of the board of al- 6errnen has been called to be held to- night. A petition for special meeting, signed by a majority of the aldermen. was presented to the mayor Saturday afternoon. The meeting is called for the purpose of taking action on the resolution fixing salaries of fireinen. The committee to which was referred the petition of .he firenen, accompanied by a schedule of the salaries which they desire adopted, report Q schedule slightly different from that petitioned fer by the firemen, and recommended it's adoption. The aldermen adopted that schedule, but the councilmen at their last meeting amended the sched- ule by raising materially the salaries for several positions in the fire depart ment and the amended schedule was adopted.
 There is now among the firemen ap- prehension that the schedule of sala- ries passed by the councilmen places many salaries so high that the mayor would veto it if it was passed by both boards of the common council. They say that the schedule they petitioned for is the most reasonable one yet pro- posed and think that it will be signed by the mayor if passed by the common council. Other firemen, however, favor the schedule of increased salaries pass ed by the councimen and there will probably be a lengthy discussion of the matter at to-night's meeting It is probable that action will also be taken tonight on the Edgewood avenue and Shelton avenue pavement resolutions, and that the board will concur with the councilmen in adhering to the or- der to have the new flag pole placed in the same place where the old one stood that location being apparently quite generally preferred by citizens. I
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
DEWEY HERE LAST NIGHT.
His Tratn Stopped Here Fifteen Min-
 utes hut He Was Asleep.

Admiral Dewey passed through New Haven on the Colonial express last night, but that he would do so was evi- dently known to few people in the city, as there were barely dozen persons on the platform trying to get peep at him and they were nearly all rail- road men or people waiting for trains. The admiral left Boston on the Colonial express at ' o'clock last evening and rode in Seward Webbs private car No 10l of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad He was asleep when the train reached this city at 11.30. The other members of his party had also retired and the car was darkened and curtains drawn. His Chinese valet was on guard in the forward part of the car and the porter remained awake to keep off curious and enthusiastic peo- pie. A railroad man stood on guard on the rear platform.
 After leaving Boston Admiral Dewey appeared on the platform of the car at four stations, Attleboro, Mansfield, Pawtucket and Providence. He retired shortly after the train left Providence. At Attleboro a crowd of several thou
 
 him. The train was illuminated there by blaze of red and blue fire. On one side of the train were set rows of blue fire sticks, while on the other side red fire was burned. Admiral Dewey ap- peared on the platform and acknowl- edged the cheers which greeted him by lowing. At Providence the station and platform were thronged with an inn mense crowd which went wild when he came out and bowed
 At New London a crowd of about D. 900 persons had gathered at the station to see him, but he had retired and did not get up. The party on the car in cluded besides Admiral Dewey, his son, Richard Dewey, his flag officer, Lieu tenant Brumby. and Seward Webb.
 The train stopped here fifteen min utes and during that time the few people at the Union station stood on the platform beside the car and gaped at a window, the curtain of which was raised about six inches, and which the trainmen said was by the admiral's berth. The train left here at Il 50 in charge of Conductor Richard Ross and is due to arrive in Washington at 10:15 this forenoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
NO NEVIS FROM M- 4 FIXING
General Belief, However, That Boers
 Are Attacking.

Cape Town, Oct. 14-Delayed in transmissiom.-Five hundred Boer troops occupy Bordersiding, northward of Fourteen Streams, with cannon, where they are awaiting orders to de- stroy the line or attack Fourteen Streams. The railway telegraph off, cials have abandoned Maribogo and the nearest British point of communication to Mafeking is understood to be Setlaoli, sixty miles away, While it is the gen. eral belief that the Boers are attacking Mafeking, there is still no confirmation of the report. If the Boers had met with any signal success it would have surely been announced, as the only tele- graphic communication is in the hands of burghers. The absence of news is deemed, therefore, as a good sign.
 President Steyn of the Orange Free State and President Kruger of the Transvaal maintain direct telephone connection. Aliwalnorth dispatches say that Frerebridge, which heretofore has been a great aid to Boer spies, is now closed and guarded by Cape police. It is rumored that the Boestekraal com mando, strengthened by eight hundred BOorS rom S1lllHllelu, Is InSlluSlHo <hiiF wanorth. A Kaffir brought to Vryburg by the returning hospital train says he passed the scene of the recent armored train disaster and saw several bodles or white men lying there.
 The Boer tents have been discovered eight miles southeast of Kimberley. Great clouds of dust seen to-day ten miles to the southeast of Kimberly seems to indicate the movement of large body of troops with wagons. Two imperial officers at midday also discov- cred a column of 400 Boers going in the direction of Modder river bridge from Johannesburg. Small parties of Boers, evidently on a communicating expedition, have passed Katfir river. There are large commandos on either side of the railway. The burghers say they will have two thousand men. They probably intend to join the other force in camp last night seven miles from the Cape Colony border.
 There is an unconflrmed rumor that the imperial forces intercepted body of Transvaal Boers who were attempt ing to join the Boer forces at Modder river and that a heavy engagement oc- cured at Spytsfortein station, south of 
 The German consul has issued proc lamation of neutrality, commanding all Germans to hold aloof from hostilities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
RAID AT STATION THREE.
Evidence of Sunday Business n [ n saloon
 on Liberty Street.

Sergeant Williams and Patrolmen MarloWe, Colwell and Streit of the Howard avenue police station yester- day afternoon raided the saloon of Ed ward Flanagan at the corner of Lib erty and Carslisle streets. The officers saw a number of men going into and coming out of the building and suspect ing that a Sunday business was being done there Sergeant Williams and his squad entered the place. In the cellar they found temporary bar rigged up
 They found number of beer bottles, some partly empty, but the men who had evidently been drinking there had disappeared. The facts will be report ed to the prosecuting attorney to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
rUGBoAr BURNED OFF NoRWALK.
The POttsville Owned by the McWiIl-
 jams COmpany-A Total Loss.

lhe fOtthVIle OWheU ny tnC Vc w 1Il4 jams COmpany--A Total Loss.
 South Norwalk, Conn.,, Oct. 15.-The steam propeller Pottsville owned by the James McWiliams Towing and Transportation company of New York, was wrecked and burned off Norwalk Island light Saturday night and proved total loss. Captain Ryan and crew of nine men escaped unharmed, but they lost all their effects The propeller was coming from Bridgeport having in tow the barges F. B. Showdy and the Daisey, light. The Daisey was to be left at Wilson's Point to be loaded with stone from Atwood's quarry.
 About o'clock Saturday night, at full high tide, the propeller and tow were near Sheffield Island light at the mouth of Norwalk harbor. The cap- tain thought he had ample room to cross the reef just out from the island but miscalculated and the propeller go- ing at full speed struck the reef at the southwest end of the island, which is marked by spindle A big hole was stove in the bottom of the boat and she was soon on her beams end. Live codlS SCdtIeIeQ over IHe engine room and set fire to the vessel. The crew elndeavored to save the boat from being burned and several sharp blasts of dis tress were sounded, but the men were unable to control the fire and as no as- sistance arrived they were at last forc- ed to make their escape in small boats.
 At the same time the Pottsville struck the Daisey ran on the rocks and was badly strained, and the crew as well as the crew of the propeller, sought refuge on the Showdy, where they remained during the night Captain Ryan and one of the crew came to this city in a small boat and engaged Captain Will liam H. Verrity to tow the barges to Wilson's Point. Men worked all night pumping the water out of the Daisey and this morning she was pulled off the rocks The Pottsville was a large tug boat and comparatively knew and was we'll known all along the sound.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
Injured by n Railroad Torpedo.

Waterbury, Oct. 15-Maggie, the six year-old daughter of James Clancy, re- siding on South Leonard street, was se- riously hurt this afternoon by the ex- plosion of what Is believed to have been a railroad torpedo, with which the child was playing. The little one was out in the yard and Mrs. Clancy noticed the child playing with what appeared to be a small cylindrical tin box. Soon after wards there was report like that of a gun or small cannon, and the mother saw her child lying on the ground wounded. Pieces of tin penetrated the childs right side, making an ugly wound, and her eyes were closed on account of injuries to them. How the torpedo came into the child's possession is mystery It is thought that the accident will not prove fatal
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
RUINS OF THF NUTMEG STATE.
o Attempt Yesterday to Recover Bodies
 Debris Still Smoking.

New York, Oct. 15-All that remains of the steamer The Nutmeg State, which burned to the waters edge early yesterday morning at Sandspoint L.
 l., was the twisted and blackened arms of steel and iron surrounding the huge copper bottom which lies in the surt
 Somewhere in the debris are believed to be five bodies, but it will be some days before these can be reached. They are supposed to be in the forward part of the hulk where they were probably imprisoned by the fire. No attempt was made to recover any of the bodies to-day as the debris still gave fcrth smoke at intervals during the day but tie work will probably be commenced tomorrow. The bodies of the woman and the little girl, which were washed ashore yesterday are at an underrak- ing establishment at Port Washington. No one called to-day to identify them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
JacObson a Winner at Valesburg.

New York, Oct. 15.-Quite large crowd witnessed the bicycle races at Vailsburg, N. J., to-day, held under the auspices of the National Cycling asso- citation. The main attraction was s twenty-five-mil race, which vas won by J. P. Jacobson of New Haven, The one mile professional handicap went to Bobby Thompson with q sixty yards handicap The quarter mile noice was won by c. E. Lloyd of Newark Sum- mary:
 Quarter mile novice-Won by c. E. Lloyd, Newark. Time, :34.
 One mile professional handicap-Won by Bob Thompson, Toronto, 60 yards. Time. 2:03 3-5.
 25 mile open race, amateur-Won by J. P Jacobson, New Haven; c. II. Collett, New Haven, third. Time, 103;46
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
TRAINING SCHOOL DESTROYED.
Feehan's Institute for Boys
 Burned Loss $2OO, ,OOO

Chicago, Oct 15,-St. Mary's training school at Feehanville burned to the ground to-day. Loss estimated at S200,- 900. Seven buildings were destroyed, Archbishop Feehan's summer home be- Ing the only building saved. The fire originated in the chapel during Vesper service and was not discovered until it had gained considerably headway. The fire apparatus at hand was inadequate and by the time the engines arrived fl om Desplaines, two miles away, near ly very building was in flames. St. t1ary's school was a Roman Catholic industrial institution for boys. It foun der was Archbishop Feehan of Chicago. The insurance amounted to $60,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
STATE c. F. CONVENTION. Closesfn Putnam With Special Sunday
 Services.

Putnam, Oct 15.--The State Christian Endeavor convention, which opehed on Friday evening, was brought to close tonight with a conservation service led by John Willis Baer of Boston At both the afternoon and evening meetings there was an attendance Of over one thousand. The afternoon exercises in- cluded an address, 'The Loss of the Unit by Hon. George H. Utter of Wes- terly, R. l.; missions, led by Mrs J. w. Moulton; junior work, led by J. w. Lo- gan. In the evening Albert l.. Ely of Huntsville led service of song, and there was an address by Rev. Richard Wright of Windsor Locks. The next convention will be held in Meriden
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
HOTEL BURNED TO THE CROvyn The Windsor at ChatfsnHs, N. Y.-A
 Drummer suffocated

Hudson, N. Y., Oct. 15.-The Windsor hotel, at Chatham. was burned to the E, ound at ? o'clock this morning. Wal lace c. Hale, thirty-five years of age. drummer for the Monarde Publishing company of Philadelphia. whose home is supposed to have been at Brattle- boro. Vt. was suffocated in one of the halls of the hotel. All the other guests escaped in their night clothes. There were many marrow escapes The hotel porter alone saved the lives of ten wo- men. The property was owned by c. H. Mason and the loss will be S50,0Q0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
.Jefrrfes-Sh harkey Fight.

New York Oct. 15.-Whether the championship fight between Jeffres and Sharkey will be held as scheduled on October 27th or postponed on account of the champion having strained arm, is uncertain as yet, but it will be defi- nitely settled Tuesday morning. At that time the bandages will be removed and it depends upon the advice of a physician whether he will continue to train for the original date. The phy- sician wbo examined the arm thought the injury was not serious and the latest advices from the training quar- ters are to the same effect.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
fl SUICIDE IN WITERBURY John P. Fowler, n ManMfncturer, Shoots
 HimseIftn Ills Office.

Waterbury, Oct. 15.-John P. Tow Ter secretary and manager of the Wa terbury Speciality company. committed suicide to-day in his office on Benedict street by shooting. He was sixty years of age and leaves widow and one daughter. Business worry is believed to be the cause. The company is engaged at present chiefly in the manufacture of q new patent burglar alarm. Mr. Towler's partner said that the man seemed to be exceedingly nervous of late and worried over business matters and he could assign no other reason for him to take his own life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16

President Andrnde Betrayed by Conn
 mandcr of Government Forces.

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 15.-Advices from Petare, ten miles from Caracas say the people have arisen against President Andrade and a crisis is inn minent here. The commander of the government forces has betrayed the president and will allow the revolution ary army to march upon Caracas with out battle. President Andrade will probably be forced to retire, re-estab- fishing his government at Maracaibo or Puerto Cabello. Tucacas has been taken by the revolutionary forces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
NDERED TO MRS. LEARNED,
The Presidency of the Colonial Dam cs
 of fCOnmecticut.

Norwich Oct. 15-Mrs. Bella P. Learned, wife of Major Learned, has been complimented by being rendered the place of president of the Colonial Danes of Connecticut, of which Mrs. Frank Cheney of South Manchester is now president. Both the retiring pres- dent and the nominating committee have urged upon Mrs. Learned to ac- cept the office, but she feels obliged to decline and her decision will be an- nounced at the annual meeting to be held in November. Mrs Learned is re- gent of the Faith Trumbull chapter D. A. R., of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
BOER ADVANCE IS DELAYED
HEAVY STORMS HAVE PROBABL
 CA USED GREAT DISCOMFORT.
Boers May be Too Late Even to Gain Initial Success Counted Upon icial Statement of the ManOeuvre Of the British Troops from LadysmNh- Flying Column RecOnnoitred for the Fmemy-No News from Mafeking- Kimberly Reported Besieged.

London, Oct. 16.-So far as actual change in the situation to be noticed. The state of affairs at Mafeking can only be conjectured. The occupation of Newcastle by the Boers was pre- pared for and expected. the place hav- ing been abandoned by the British. Very heavy rains and snows are re- ported which hamper the Boer move ments and they are finding that they began too late even to easily obtain the initial successes counted upon. They evidently find the advance uoon Lady smith difficult either from the north or west as General Sir George Stewart Whites reconnaissance seems to have sufficed to deter them for the present.
 The Peaks of the Drakenberg range are snow covered and the storms which have occurred must have caused The Boers great discomfort, which probably explains their failure to attack General White. Masterly inactivity character izes the operations of both sides Per sistent rumors are in circulation that the Schreiner ministry in Cape Colony has been dismissed and that Ross 1ness has been asked to form cabinet. These rumors, however, are without founda- ton. Lord Salisbury has issued sum- mons for a cabinet meeting tomorrow. The government has secured the steamer Arawa, which was to have sailed from Avonmouth for Montreal with 1000 passengers. The Australian government has, secured the White Star line steamer Medic How at Mel bourne to convey the Australian con- tingent to South Africa.
 The Daily Mails Cape Town core spondent telegraphing Sunday evening says: Kimberley is besieged and the Boers are massing in force. No details, however, are obtainable. The Boers have cut the railway at Belmont, have seized the Spyfontein railway station and constructed fortified earthworks. There are strong defending forces at Modder Bridge and the Orange river bridge. The object of these energetic operations is believed to be the capture of Cecil Rhodes Kimberley is now iso- lated, both railway and telegraphic communication being cut off,"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
THE NATAL CAMPAIGN.
BOers Occupy Newcastle-Recomn
 snnce by British Flying Column,

Durban, Oct 15-Afternoon.-Th fol- lowing official statement has been pub 1ished: 'The general officer command ing at Ladysmith issued forth on Fri day morning with strong flying col umn and occupied a position covering Ladysmith. He reconnoitred for the enemy, who showed no disposition to advance. They are reported to be n- side the Berg at the foot of Tintwa Pass, in force, with a second command at Ol- ivier's Hook. The troops have returned to quarters"
 It is reported from Glencoe that large commando, believed to be Free State Boers under Commandant Vil- joen, is at the foot of Bothas Pass, one and a half miles on the Natal side of the border. The Transvaal flag has been hoisted at Charlestown and Command ant Viljoen has sent a message to New castle saying that the Boers will hoist the Transvaal flag there on Saturday, but that the people need not be afraid, as everything the Boers took will be paid for. They wanted to slaughter cattle. Few people are left in New castle, including women and children, A train of wagons five or six miles in length was seen descending Molls Nek towards Goorn Kop.
 Following is the strength and dispo- sition of the troops in Natal: At Lady smith, seven batteries, thirty-two guns, 4000 infantry; at Estcourt, 200 Volun- teers; and at Colenso, APO volunteers. These, with the force at Pietermaritz- burg, make a total of 15000 men in Ma tai.
 Owing to the rigorous censorship maintained, news from the front is greatly delayed and reaches here in disjonted despatches. The Dublin Fusileers arrived from Glencoe by train at Il o'clock and, proceeded in the same direction. There has been no en- gagement, the Boers retreating. The British troops remain at a point ten miles from Ladysmith with the excep- tion of the Dublin Fusileers, who re- turned to Glencoe, General Sir William Symonds having wired that an attack was expected there on Saturday morn ing. The Boers possess Brakaal station, twenty-five miles west of Ladysmth, and detachments have also been seen by carbineers at Besters, two stations nearer. The carbineers retired and the Boers retreated in the direction of Brakaal
 Communication by means of scouts is maintained between Ladysmith and Acton Homes, which it is reported the Boers from Tintwa Pass contemplate attacking. The Free State laager below Van Reenans Pass is said to be four miles long and to have at least twelve guns. It is expected that it will await the British attack.
 London, Oct 16.--The Daily Mails 1 Glencoe camp correspondent under date
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
MIddleto,vn Man Drops Dead.

Middletown, Conn.,, Oct. 15.-David Cody. one of the best known residents of the South Farms district, dropped dead at his home on Flower street to- night. He was seventy years of age and leaves widow, one son and two daughters,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
FOR OUTBREAK IN MANILA
PLANS TO STIR UP THE POOREM
 DISTRICTS FAIL.
ing Was to Occur but Was Prevented by Vigilance of Auth0rittes-Guarcs Doubled and sixth Artillery Posted to Command the Native Quarter.


 Manila, Oct. 15-9:1o a. m.-The au- thorlties were informed yesterday from reliable sources that an outbreak in the poorer districts Of Manila had been carefully; planned for daylight on Sum- day. It Tailed to occur, probably on a.- count of the vigorous measures enforc- ed. Many natives of the Honda district left, taking their valuables. All the small shops, which the guards usually forced to close at S:30 p. m., were shut at sunset. A genera! feeling of unesSi- ness was apparent. Tho guards Of the city were doubled and a strong force was stationed at the slaughter-h house. the center of an unruly section. Two guns of the Sixth artillery were sta- tioned near by at point commanding the native quarter. The commanders of the reserve troops were ordered to ba prepared for call at daylight. Three native policemen have been arrested or charge of plotting an uprising. The fact that their comrades informed the authorities of their treachery indicates that the police force is loyal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
Foot Cut Of by a Train.

Stamford. Conn.,, Oct. 15.-Carl Olsen, a sailor on E. C. Benedict's steam yacht Oneida, was in Stamford Saturday night and shortly after midnight he was found on the railroad track some distance below the Stamford station, with one foot cut off. He had been struck by a train. He was taken to the Stamford hospital.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
FOUND BODY NEAR wREoKAGE.
A Supposed Victim of the Nutmeg Stats
 Disaster.

Stamford, Conn.,, Oct. 25.-A Boston yacht on it's way from New York ran through lot oe burned wreckage. SUD- posedly from the Nutmeg State" thu. was burned Saturday, and near tho wreckage the body of man was found. The man was apparently about sixty years of age and had grayish beard. lie wore a black dotted shirt, coarse undershirt and dark pants. The re- mains were brought to this city and are now at the morgue awaiting possi- ble Identification,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-10-16
GREEME ARRIvEs AT oApBFowM
British Agent from Pretoria Accorded u Mngmt1icent Receptiom.

Cape Town, Oct. 15.-Conyngham Greene from Pretoria and Consul Evans from Johannesburg have arrived here
 MT. Greene was accorded magnificent reception. A crowd of three thousand persons who had gathered sang Rule Britannia and God Save the Queen"