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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23

Success of Wreckers on the Sunken
 Spanish Cruiser Oqucndo.

Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 22-The wreckers working on the sunken Span isb armored cruiser Almirante Oquendo yesterday discovered a chest containing $19,000 in Spanish gold, which the Gen. doya company the firm employing the divers will retain. Work on the cruis- CT has been in progress for five months, and many thousand dollars worth of treasure has been secured. The safe was found in the bottom, where it fell during the burning of the ship. Only few days ago the wreckers began on the torpedo boat destroyer Furor. They have already found service of heavy silver plate. Experts assert, after in specting the destroyer, that she might easily have been saved and repaired The wrecking operations have proved source of large revenue to the wreck ing company and it is estimated that $500000 has been realized so far.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
FRANK F. cAFFERTY,s sA1AnY.
Committee on Claims Kecomme n ds Tha {
 He be Paid S35O

The committee on claims last night considered among other matters the pe- tition of Frank R. Cafferty for compen- sation as lamp inspector, It will be remembered that MT. Cafferty having been appointed lamp inspector by Mayor Drscoll to succeed Henry Hop kins, entered upon the duties of the office and held the office for about three months and half until he was busted by quo warranto proceedings brought by Mir. Hopkins. Mr. Cafferty received no salary fer the time during which he was de facto inspector, an injunction having been secured to prevent the pay- ment to him of the salary for the office The committee last night decided to recommend to the common council the passage of an order to pay him s350
 The committee after holding public hearings last night on several petitions for damages, made the following rec concentrations: That Bridget Lyman be paid S225 in settlement of her claim against the city for damages for per sonal injuries, and that Catharine Nc Guinness be paid $225 on similar claim. The petition of the Young Mems Christian association for return of taxes was referred to the corporation counsel for an opinion, as was also like petition from Wiegand Schlein.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
CAPTAIN SYPHER RESIGNS.
Head of the City Gnard Retired Last
 EYenlnR-Hta Fine Career.

EventnE-Hts Fine career.
 Captain James w. Sypher of the City Guard resigned as head of the company at special meeting held directly after the drill last night. The action taken by Captain Sypher was in the nature of a surprise, although some of the off, cers had for quite awhile understood that the captain was contemplating the move. Captain Sypher says he is una ble to keep up the duties of his position, as his time is limited and that in order to uphold the good record of the former captains one must give more time to the position than he was able to give, First Lieutenant Pauley presided over the meeting and Second Lieutenant Drew was the acting secretary. Lieutenant Pauley read Captain Sypher's resigna- tion and it was with much regret that it was accepted.
 Captain Sypher has been with the City Guard for ten years and has al- ways been one of the company's most popular members. He has held the po- sition of captain for just a year, having been appointed from the position of sec ond lieutenant. He has steadily worked his way from private to captain, and is one of the best posted officers on mii- tary affairs in the Second regiment. The resignation will go to the adjutant gen. eralof the Second and after ten days 1t will be acted upon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
KENTUCKY ELECTION MUDDLE.
Hearing on the Motion to Throw Ont
 LoutsvIllt's Vote.

Louisville, Ky, Nov. 22.-The county election board convened to-day to hear arguments on the motion to throw out the whole vote of the city of Louisville and to receive from the accountants footings in the official count for Jeffer- son county. The vote for governor was announced as follows: Taylor, 18,- 445; Goebe, 15,02S: Brown, 2,672. Tay- lors plurality 3,422
 The motion to throw out the vote of Louisville was taken up. Judge Har- ris read affidavits from Mayor Weaver, Chairman Lyons of the board of safe ty; Chief of Police Hanger, Henry Bell, the sheriff, and others relative to the presence of the militia in this city on election day. Those affidavits state that the presence of the militia was un- called for and that the municipal au- thorities were amply able to cope with the situation. The board then adjourn ed until tomorrow when arguments will be heard,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
ENGLISH HALL BOYS BAIGIDE.
EntertninmeMtG Given for the BoyS' and
 the Girls, Com panits Last Night.

EntertaiMmeMtG Given for the Boys and
 the Girls' Com panits Last Night.
 A pleasant entertainment was given at English Hall last evening for the English Hall battalion of the Boys brigade and for the First Connecticut company of girls. General Perrigo, the commander of the Boys brigade, was present and officiated as master of cer- emonies. A fine supper was served to the boys and girls by Mrs. Perrigo, Mrs. Sedgwick. Mrs. Allen and Miss Renie Van Benthuezen. After supper there were games, music and recitations by Miss Alina Ostermann and Miss Clara Adler Of the Boys brigade about 140 boys were present, and of the girls company about forty girls attended. Several visiting officers were present, including Major c. D. Vibberts, Drill Instructor J. F. c. Vincent, First Lieu- tenant J. E. Cook Commissary Sergeant H. E. Fochtman, Color Corporal H. s. Little and Private Edward Maynes of Meriden. The girl officers present were First Lieutenant Minnie Adler, Second Lieutenant Anna Wilson, First Sergeant Margaret Hagg. The new Haven off, cers of the brigade present were Colo mel Humiston, Commandant Larsen, Captain Blogg, Captain Frost, Captain Amill, Lieutenant Piedra, Lieutenant Griffin, Commissary Sergeant Jensen, First Sergeant Brunt and Lieutenant Humiston. It is the intention to give during the winter an entertainment each month to the English Hall battal- ion
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
SANITY OF YOUNG MOLINEUX.
Attorney Weeks DenOunces n News-
 paper statement.

New York, Nov. 22-The dramatic feature in connection with the trial of Roland B. Molineux on the charge of causing the death by poison of Mrs. Katharine Adams occurred immediate ly after recess to-day. when Barlow $. Weeks, counsel for Q prisoner, pro- tested against the publication of story in an evening paper to the effect that ''as last resort" the plea of the de- fense would be insanity. MT. Weeks, addressing the court, said that in his judgment the publication of the article was a serious interference with justice. He declared that the defendant was and always had been sane. He asked an opportunity to take such steps in the matter as would enable the defendant to secure free and complete justice. Recorder Golf stated that MT. Weeks might present to the court any informal tion concerning this matter that the defense might see fit to produce. He asserted that the could would consider the subject and make disposition of 1t in accordance with the merits of the case.
 District Attorney osborne concurred with MT. Weeks and pledged his hearty cooperation. The newspaper which of- tended by outlining the plea which it was claimed the defense would make contained statements tending to show that a number of relatives of Roland B. Molineux had suffered from various forms of insanity. Not juror was sc- lected to-day, though more than fifty talesmen were interrogated. Five seats rr' ,nv n 1T pied, though over 250 candidates in all have been examined Of the talesmen questioned to-day eleven escaped be- cause they were opposed to circumstan- tal evidence, twenty-three did not be- lieve in capital punishment, four lacked general intelligence, seven had formed opinions of the case and six were chal- lenged without reason.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
ADTICES FROM PRETORIA.
An Un SUI ccessful British SOrtfe al Lady,
 smith Kepurted.


 Pretoria, Nov. 21.-The following dis patch has been received from the Boer headquarters near Ladysmith: 'The field comets of the Pretoria commando reported that British gun carriages and some horsemen had been heard moving last night in Ladysmith. Our outposts observed the British endeavoring to sortie toward Lombard's Kop and Bull wanna Hill, where our Maxims opened fire. The range was too great, and therefore our artillery began shelling, which drove the British back. About daybreak the British batteries fired upon our positions. Two burghers were wounded. It is supposed that the ob- ject of the sortie was to relieve the Estcourt force, who had sent an urgent message to Ladysmith requesting aid. The burghers captured the messenger, but finally allowed him to proceed" It is reported that the Natal police have captured a number of Transvaal dis patch riders. In his latest report Gen. eral Joubert says: "I am cutting off the retreat of the Estcourt troops to Pietermaritzburg and driving them back on the Tugela river" It is also reported that the Boer commander with the force near Ladysmith has ''compre- hensively surveyed the different points from which the fall of Ladysmith can be insured"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
TAMMANY MAKES 4 GIFT.
Gives Check for $I5,OOO to Save the
 PRrMen HOmestend.

New York, Nov. 22.-The mission of Lord Mayor Daniel Talon of Dublin,
 and John D. Redmond, M. F., to this
 country, in the interest of preserving the Parnell homestead in County
 Wicklow, Ireland, has been successful. In the Hoffman house tonight Thomas Smith, private secretary to Richard Croker and general secretary of Tam many hall, presented the lord mayor, in the name of Tammany hall with a cer- tified check for three thousand pounds sterling to save the Parnell homestead. This was $5,000 in excess of the amount needed. MT. Smith, in presenting the check, expressed his and MT. Croker's hearty sympathy with the mission of Messrs. Tallon and Redmond to this country. In accepting the check Lord Mayor Tallon said: will you allow me to convey to MT. Croker my utmost thanks and the thanks of the citizens of Dublin, and not only of Dublin but of the Irish nation, for the magnificent gift presented. Tell MT. Croker that he has saved the Parnell estate and that his name will be remembered as long as the Irish race remains. I am told he is going to Europe in short time. I would like that he would visit Dub lin, and in the name of that city I promise MT. Croker that he will not only be rendered the freedom of that city but of the whole of the Irish na- tion. He is tonight the idol of the Irish race at home and abroad" MT. Redmond also made an appropriate speech.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
JAMESON RAIDER ARRIYES.
J ohm Hays Hammond in New York
 Hta Xfexxs of the Mnr

New York, Nov. 22.-John Hays Ham, mond, the American rendered famous during the Jameson raid in the Trans yaal and well known for the responsi- ble positions he holds in connection with
 mining enterprises in various parts of the world, arrived here on the steam ship Teutonic to-day. MT. Hammond expressed himself as grateful for the interest shown by his countrymen dur ing his troubles in Johannesburg. He was met at the pier by many persons. The Yale men in the party were espe- c1ally demonstrative in the welcome given MT. Hammond.
 Speaking of South Africa, MT. Ham, mond said that in America there were many who under a misconcepton sym pathized with the Boers in their strug' gle for the independence of their so- called republic. The Uitlanders went to the Transvaal years ago because invit- ed to go by the Boer government, and notably by MT. Kruger himself; and when they immigra ted the existing laws were very favorable to the Uitlanders. After their capital and labor had res cued the Transvaal from imminent bankruptcy the liberal laws were super ceded by the present adverse laws.
 The UitlanderS to-day, he said, owned one-half of the land and nine-tenths or the property of the country. They greatly outnumbered the Boers, but, nevertheless were debarred from oD- taining the franchise, The Uitlanders, MT. Hammond declared, paid nine tenths of all the taxes and had absolute ly no voice in the expenditure of the money and had to submit to the most fragrant misappropriaton of the bulk of the government revenues which was extracted from them by most ingen- ious system of class taxation. He spec flied various "odious laws" imposed by the Boer oligarchy and said that the Uitlanders had many more grievances attributable to a corrupt administra ton, but had been unable to obtain re- dress.
 He stated that the cause of reform was practically that for which Great Britain had entered upon the present war. Mir. Hammond stated that the Americans in South Africa are all in sympathy with the English and ex- pressed the opinion that Great Britain would inevitably win. He was confident that the number of Boers in active mill itary service did not exceed 25,000. He believed that under British rule the Transvaal would be very prosperous
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
NATAL LBUILDfNG PROGR.AlIlIE
ArmGred Cruisers to be Enlarged and
 ImprOved-The Gumbonts.

Improved--The Gunbonts. Washington. Nov. 22,--Secretary Long will recommend to congress a pro- gramme for new naval construction which will be in accordance with the policy that has been pursued for the past three years. He will ask for three armored cruisers of about 13,000 tons displacement three protected cruisers of about 5000 tons and a dozen gunboats of 900 tons making eighteen ships in all. The armored cruisers will be en- larged and improved in many details and will be the biggest ships in the United States navy. In the opinion of experts they will be equal to the bat tleships of several naval powers in strength and will have great speed
 The protected cruisers will be of the the latters successor. Mgr. Sabrettj with numerous batteries of guns of me- dium calibre and rapid fire guns, rely ing for protection on curved project i've deck and coal bunkers. The gum boats will be about the size of the lit tie Marietta and from their light draft will be of great service in the shallow waters of the gulf ports and in the Chi nese river as well as in the new in sular possessions of the United States for police duty in times of peace. The programme Is made up without refer ence to what has already been author i1eI in, 1,a nf ,,px shine in, pt oar words the ships will be additional to those authorized by the last congress, although most of the latter have not been contracted for because of the ar nor limitation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
BERLIN BRICK SHEDS DESTROYED Those of Richard Murray Containing
 About 3,5OO,OOO Bricks.

New Britain, Nov. 22.--A fire which was discovered in the brick yards of Richard Murray in Berlin about 73O tonight resulted in the destruction of upwards of one hundred feet of sheds, containing about S,500,0OO of brick. The loss will be several hundred dollars. A steamer from this city was summoned, but as it was unable to get to any water supply it was of no use. It is believed the sheds took fire from heat from the kilns, as there has been fire in the latter for the past week and only went out to-day, It was first thought to be another incendiary attempt, as only a few weeks ago MT. Murray had a large barn destroyed by this means.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
BAD RAILROAD WRECK.
Passcnger Train on Baltimore and
 Ohio Runs Into Freight.

Garrett, Ind., NOV. 22.-The heavy Baltimore and Oho's limited passenger train, drawn by two locomotives, ran into the rear end of a freight train near McCool, fifty miles from Chicago, to- day. Both passenger engines were ditched and their crews, Engineers Bradford and Saber and Bremen Stine and Orr, were killed. The freight train was almost q total wreck. Its conduc- tor, Mr. Butts, and Rear Brakeman Hamilton are missing, and it is reported they are buried under the debris. Four men were injured.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
TRANSFERS OF DEWEY HOME
THLIB EXACT DATES SHOW AN
 INTERVIEWING FACT.
to Them Private Secretary Crawford Transferred tho Property to Mrs. Dewey and the Latter in Turn to Dewey's Son Two Days Before the Admiral Made the Transfer to Craw- ford.

Washington, Nov. 22.-An interesting feature in connection with the three Dewey deeds now on file with the re- corder of deeds was noted this after- noon. The first deed. filed, that by which George Dewey, transfers the Rhode Island avenue property to John w. Crawford, his secretary, although dated November 14th, was not acknowl- edged before notary public until the 16th instant The second deed, by which Crawford transferred the prop erty to Mrs. Dewey and the third deed recorded to-day, by which George Dewey and Mrs. Dewey turn over the title to George G. Dewey were both, according to the dates as set forth in the papers, acknowledged the 14th in- stant. In other words it would seem that Crawford transferred the property to Mrs. Dewey and the latter in turn to George G. Dewey two days before Admiral Dewey transferred the title to Crawford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
TRIED TWICE TO KIEL HIMSELF. A Man in Meriden Who Gave Hts Name
 as Michael Carroll

Meriden, Nov. 22.-A man, evidently insane, aged about fifty years, and giv- ing the name of Michael Carroll, was taken into custody by the police late this afternoon after he had made two attempts to end his existence. He was first noticed sitting, on the railroad track at the Cross street crossing this afternoon as a train was approaching and was hurriedly dragged off. Later he was found under the same circum- stances at the Brook street crossing. The police were then notified. The man ie a stranger There was nothing about him that would give any clue as to where he belongs and he refused to talk further than to give his name.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
1S44. Garret A. Hobart.

The following official statement was given out at the Hobart residence TO- night: The funeral services over ihe
 body of the late vice president will be held at the Church of the Redeemer, Paterson, N J., on Saturday, Novem-
 Der 25, at 2:30 D. m. Inasmuch as tho seating accommodation of the church is entirely inadequate it will be necessa- ry that seats be reserved for the vari- our national, state and local officials, representatives of the organizations of which MT. Hobart was connected and intimate personal friends of the fami- fly. It is therefore impossible to pro- vide for the general public until vari- ous officials, representatives and friends have been accommodated.
 Previous to the public exercises on Saturday afternoon a brief service will be held at the Hobart\ mansion only for the family, the president and his cabinet and intimate personal friends. On Friday afternoon the body of the vice president will be placed in the li- brary of his home, where the public may have an opportunity to view it. The interment will be at the conven-
  etery"
 Four companies of the regulars from Governors Island will take part in the funeral ceremony and will probably act as an escort from the late residence of the vice president to the church. The military will also act as an escort to President Mckinley and his party. It is expected that President Mckinley and his cabinet, the supreme court judges and other officials from Wash ington will arrive before noon on Fri day. nf
 great many messages of condolence were received to-day including mes sages from Chief Justice Fuller of the United States supreme court; General Gordon of Savannah, Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Daniel N. Morgan. for merly treasurer of the United States; United States Senator Carter of Monta- ma, United States Minister Harris at Vienna, the Oregon State Bar associa- tion, Mrs. Julia Dent Grant, and a number of foreign ministers at Wash ington. All of the public buildings in Paterson have been trapped, as well as many private residences throughout INtW J6TSey.
 Dr. Newton, the vice presidents phy- sician, to-day filed the certificate Of death giving the cause of death as "dilatation of the heart, due to myo- carditis.'
 MT. Hobart was a member of the Or der of the Free and Accepted Masons of high rank, 32d degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Knight Templar. In re- ply to inquiries of representatives of various Masonic bodies it has been ex- plained to them that the family deemed it best not to have a Masonic funeral. Up to the present the names of the pallbearers have not been announced. MT. Hobart, two months ago, when he feared something might happen, nam ed six of his most intimate friends in New Jersey and it is believed that these will act as his pallbesrers.
 Mrs. Hobart is bearing up well under her great trouble and to-day was able to see a few of her most intimate friends, including Attorney General Iriggs and Mrs. Griggs and Rev. Mr David Magic, who will deliver the fun eral oration.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
LAST NIGHTS POLO GAMES Defeats Waterbury and
 Meriden Downs Providence.

Waterbury, Nov. 22-By defeating Waterbury tonight the Springfield polo team won it's first game on the local surface since the formation of the Na- tional league. The visitors were prob ably seen to better advantage than ever before. Bartlett played particu- larly fine game and Hipson was whirlwind. The home team played hard at all stages but could not connect with the ball at critical times Sutton, local anna teur, guarded the cage for the visitors in an excellent manner Wa terbury lost a goal on fouls. The score: Springfield 6, Waterbury 4.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
TRANSVAAL C1SUA LTIES.
Pretoria Says They Are Ntne1y Killed
 and 200 Wounded.

Pretoria, Tuesday, Nov. 21.-The off, cial returns of the Transvaal casualties since the outbreak of the war show that ninety men have been killed and two hundred wounded, of whom num- Der have recovered and returned to the front Newspaper reports from Cape Colony say general rising of the Dutch farmers is imminent in Natal and that the colonial Boers in those districts which have been proclaimed republican territory have already joined the Boer forces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
Brisk Fighting mt Mafeking.

Pretoria, Tuesday Nov. 21.-General snyman, who is outside of Mafeking, reports heavy fighting Monday after noon. The British brislkly fired on the French cannon and Boer forts. The Boers replied, bombarding the British forts with good effect. The loss of the British is unknown. One Boer was wounded,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
Action hV Natsonnl d:-n

Springfield, O., Nov 22.--The National Grange to-day adopted report declar- ing the enactment by congress of laws that will protect the people against all combinations of men and capital inimi- cal to public policy. The Grange also adopted a resolution in favor of up- building our merchant marine, but without subsidies to vessels.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-11-23
70 CLOSE ON SATURDAY.
United States Customs and Revenue
 Offices All Over the COuniry.

Washington, Nov. 22.-In response to a large number of telegraphc inquiries the treasury department desires it stat ed that the offices of all collectors of customs and collectors of internal reve- nue, stamp deputies and other officials will be closed on next Saturday, the day of the funeral of Vice President Hobart. At the request of Attorney General Griggs, the secretary of war has di- rected that 200 regular troops be sent to Paterson, N. J., on the day of the funeral of Vice President Hobart. These troops will be on police duty in the vicinity of and around the residence.