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FIrE NEW REaIMEvrS.
The Eniissmsnt 90 Additional Volunteers at
Once Decided Upon.

WAsHtNGToN. Aug IL 1 Plans werc com pletod
to-day for the enlistment Of Ave additional VOL
untesr regiments 20 h" known ns tho Thirty
eighth. Thirty ninth. Eortieth. Forty first and
Forty second Infantry. The Secretary OF War
has selected Colonies for three Of the regim on IL
and two officers are now under con side ration to
command the others several 81 tho majors
have already been determined upon and a. soon
as the Governors OF States have replied to tho
kilograms asking them TO name two men each
from whom appointments may be m ado TO tho
line OF tho reRi rnents. the captains and ieuten-
ants will be chosen.
IL has been determin ed TO continue the recruit
ing for these reg ments ut he stations now occu
pied by the ten new reg i'm ents in this country
The only exceptions now being considered
are the abandonment Of the rendezvous at
Fort Mcpherson. Ga Vancouver Barracks.
Wash. and Fort sam Houston. Tex The re-
crn'tinG at these points has not been up to the
standard OF the other places. and II Ia probable
that they will b" abandoned and other places
chosen Fort Smelling. Mimi. Is being consid-
cred as point for the establishment OF rem
devious for one OF the Ave new regiments.
Recruiting returns received at the close OF
the offices Yesterday showed an aggregate en-
lstment Of 13.i5+. or 1884 over the authorized
strength OF the ten regiments. or this num-
Der. 30 enlistments are for the general
Philippine service. and 400 Of these men have
)ust been ordered from Columbus Bar
racks, o.. TO the Preside. California. to pre-
pare for the trip to Manila. leaving 1l9 still
unassigned. The returns show that 444
men were enlisted yesterday. The fol-
lowing is the standing now OF the ten
regiments: Twenty-sixth Infantry. Plattsburg
Barracks. n. Y. Col. Rice in command.
1.425: Twenty seventh. Camp Meade.
Pa. Col. J. N. Bell. 1884, Twenty
eighth. Camp Meade. Lieut. Col Leon
ard. 1.404; Twenty ninth. Fort Mcpherson.
Col. Hardin. 1857; Thirtieth Fort Sheridan.
Co. Gardener. .345; Thirty first. Fort Thomas.
Col. Petit 1.451; Thirty -second. Fort Leaven-
worth. Col. Craig. 1904; Thirty-third Fort
sam Houston. Col Hare. 1.084; Thirty fourth
Fort Logan. Lieut.. Col. Houze. 1903; Thirty
fft Vancouver Barracks. Lieut.. Col. Plummer
914.
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| quire into the Law Department OF the
city Mr.. sherman, in support OF his motion.
said that he was led to propose the investiga-
tion because OF the action Of the Corporation
Counsel in allowing Contractor John Pierce TO
obtain in the Supreme Court without opposi-
tion a mandanus against the Assembly Mr..
sherman said that this was a betrayal OF his
clients and was unprofessional conduct. In
view OF this. he believed that 1t was the duty OF
the Municipal Assembly to find out the facts In
regard to tho Law Department. it's work and
its EN- ployees.
Mr. Mccall. the Tammany leader. said that IL
was much against his will that he opposed any
resolution introduced by Mr.. Sherman. but
that 1t seemed to him an inopportune time for
such an investigation. At another time 1t was
possible that he might approve.
Now. however" said Mr.. Mccall, there IL
ono investigating committee in town. aimed.
may say. at tho Democratic party. II this res
olution lie adopted the people might think that
we were trying to steal some OF their thunder.
We might be accused of setting up a aide show.
think that the Corporation Counsel should be
investigated but not now"
MIR. Goodman tRep.) declared that in the re-
cent mandamus proceedings the Municipal As
semblymen had not received as much consider
alton as a common criminal in the courts. and
had been declared guilty by their own counsel
Mr.. Woodward tRep.) said that the Aldermen
were not responsible for the inopportuneness
OF the time, and that he supposed that an in
vestigation OF any official might be said to be
inopportune Just after he had done wrong.
Mr.. Mccall moved to refer tho resolution to
the Law Committee. Mr.. Click tTamD said
that he would vote for the reference as party
measure. although personally he favored the
investigation. Mr. Mccall made haste to
explain that he didn't intend to make 1t
q party measure. Mr.. Goodman thanked
Mr.. Click for bringing out the fact the Demo-
cratic members opposed the investigation, SO
that blame for it's failure might be placed
where 1t belonged. Mr.. Click. after hearing
Mr.. Mccall. changed his vote. Mr.. McCall's
motion to refer was adopted 81 to 81.
few moments later Mr.. BurleiRh rep.
Bklyn.) offered a resolution that a Joint COM
mittee Of seven be appointed with power to
investigate all the city departments Mr..
Mccall promptly moved that this be referred as
the first one had been. The Republican men,
beers saw that it was useless to fight. and the
motion prevailed.
The Aldermen received from the Mayors
secretary message vetoing Alderman Good
mans resolution. providing for the appoint
ment Of a committee. composed OF all the law
yers in the Municipal Assembly. to arrange for
the defense OF member when the Corporation
Counsel refuses to act.
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WASHING TON WANTS DEWEY FIRST.
Proposes That New York Shall Give the
Second Welcome to the Admiral.

Proposes That New York Shall Give the
Second Welcome to the Admiral.
WARRINGTON. Aug. 15.-The committee OF
citizens In charge OF the arrangements for the
Dewey celebration in Washington has advanced
the suggestion that the reception in this city
to the returning Admiral should precede the
celebration in New York. 1t has heretofore
been taken for granted that the first cele-
bration in honor OF Admiral Dewey's
return to the United States would be
given in New York. The Washington COM
mittee now suggests that the Admiral will
sees the propriety OF coming on to Wash
iugton without delay in order to report to the
President. his commander in chief. as soon as
possible and receive the sword which was
voted to him by Congress. Plans have been
made for presenting this sword to him on the
steps OF the capitol. President Mckinley
is to hand 1t to Admiral Dewey in the
name OF the Congress OF the United States.
The membe OF the Washington committee
say they desire to work in perfect harmony
with the New York committee: ut since the
question OF which place he will visit first has
been left to the Admiral. they believe that he
will. from a sense OF propriety. choose to be
received in Washington first
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PARIs MOB ONLY CURIOUS.
Large Crowd Around the Besieged Ante
Semitic Headquarters.

Special Gable Dsspatch 10 THE Sun.
| PARIS. Aug 15.-The crowd which gathered
| on the Boulevard de Chabrol this evening was
so large that 1t compelled stoppage OF traffic.
A majority Of the people were simply attracted
| by curiosity regarding the outcome OF NJ. Guer-
| ms defiance Of the authorities and they
| watched tho headquarters OF the Antl-Semite
| League. which Guern and his party have BAR
ricaded. with the greatest interest. hoping
| that the police would attempt to take the place
by assault
There were present. however. n mum her OF
| persons who made noisy demonstration.
| shouting Long Live Gucrin." and Long
Live the Army" Several scufIles took place
and number Of arrests were made. but
tho trouble was in way serious. N.
Guerin's evident endeavor to raise the Paris
mob Is a ridiculous failure. The city is abso-
lutely calm. and the people are only amused
| and curious as to the result OF NJ. Guerin's re.
fusal to submit to this law.
Prime Minister Waldeck- Rousseau and Pres
feet OF Police Lepine. after several consuta-
lions. decided not to risk conflict with
Guern and his allies. "a It would likely
he a severe one In view OF Guerin's rockies
character. 1t was resolved to continue the
blockade OF the house. giving Guerin the op.
ton OF UNDERGOING voluntary Imprisonment
or being arrested.
After this decision was reached an unex-
pected mediator came forward in the person Of
NJ. Lasies. an auti-Semte member Of the
Chamber of Deputies. who. acting apparently
on his own initiative. visited the irmc MIMI
ster this evening and obtained p"rm.s-
sion to visit the stronghold. lie ar
rived there at oc,ork to-nighI and
talked with Guerin Tor thrnr-Iuar;'r- NJ an
hour urging him to abandon his res lance
to the law rs equally dangerous "a, ~ less.
Subsequently VI. LasicS returned AID in
formed NJ Waldrrk- EoUssrau .! vita, had
passed
In an interview NJ IaHios i1rrwed
that he WAS acting as II noGu; la 90. 1t
was not, h" said, matter for n".otia-
ton. He did not represent either III" gov-
crnmcnt Gucrin. but WAS di>trrsscd
by tho situation and. tearing tn r,'lits.
hal undertaken on his own authority To, nd it.
He believed that his effort, would h. ~uccess-
ful. and that everything would ne 80 :" To-
morrow. II" wOuld again ~" Il. Wa'l"ck-
Rousseau in the morning. aud h"E"l tpl rInge
conditions under which the Lcse.vG would
surrender
NJ. Lasies declared that Guerra anil his sup.
portcrs were greatly exhausted. They had
been watching day and night 81 the polico
attempt n COUP de main. and they btlly nee led
rest. NJ. Waldcck- Rousseau had undertaken
that they would not he disturbed Tonight. so
they could sleep as long as they liked,
During one OF the scurnrs near the head
quarters Of the anti Semitic League an Anar-
chist named Georges was struck hy an anti
Semitic. He Immediately crew revolver and
fired Mt his assaant. but missed him and
wounded Two persons in the crowd. Georges
was arrested.
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STOLE NJ. LABORPS LETTERS.
Assassin's Accomplices Tried to Get Drey
fus Papers hut Failed.

Assassin's Accomplices Tried to Get Drey-
fus Papers hut Failed.
Special Gable D.Ipach to THE Sun.
RENNEs. Aug. 15,-Among the scores OF
stories circulated yesterday, most OF which
were false there was one to the effect that NJ.
Labori's pockets were riled q few moments
after he fell. Inasmuch AZ it was extremely
improbable and n semi-officia denial was
speedily forthcoming the report received very
little credence. 1t now. however. proves to be
quite true and as the facts have direct bear
ing upon the extent OF the plot for the murder
OF DreyfuS's defenders it is important to ex-
anime them.
There were fully dozen persons in sight
when Laborl was shot This In itself is a sus.
pcous circumstance. for the neigh borhood is
usually deserted at that hour The first com ers
included three or four unknown individuals.
One OF these suggested to the wounded man
that it was too hot aud the others assisted to
remove his coat and attempted also to relieve
him OF his wallet containing papers in the
Dreyfus case. but Labori chung to this and
placed it under his own head as pillow.
few minutes later Nine. Labori arrived and
the wounded mans coat was replaced,
although the process was painful Nobody
knows In whose custody the coat had been in
the IN can time. but the pockets were found
ompty' lno papers ullbblnR were unlmpOrtant
letters. One fact which suggests that It was
perhaps a common theft is that Labori's hand
kerchief was taken.
NJ. Labori's associates are firmly convinced
that his assailant had two or three fellow con-
spirators at hand who were commissioned to
seize the papers which were to be used in
DreyfuS's defence
PARIS Aug. l5.-Thc Mdtin says that NJ La
bori shortly after he was shot yesterday re-
marked: Gen. MERCER may think himself
lucky, was going TO nut some questions TO
him"
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BRrAA,S sTRADDLE IN IOWA.
Consents To sidc-TrackinE Silver For Anti
Trust and Expansion Issues.

iruN ana Expansion Issues.
Dies MONIES. Iowa. Aug. 15.-At four differ
ent meetings to-day. William Jennings
Bryan approved the course adopted by
the Iowa Democrats In planning the
campaign this Fall by dropping 10 to /. and
substituting therefor antitrust and anti-ex-
pansion. In an address to the County Chair
men he said
The Chicago Platform was written for all
time and the Democrat Ia not under obligation
to reiterate its details. but as new issues arise
we may turn our attention to them. take them
into the family and fight on them without
apologizing for any former fight we have made
Later. before the State Central Committee.
with whom he had conference concerning
the platform which will be adopted to. morrow.
he repeated this statement. giving his APP
proral to money plank which contains a sim
pie endorsement mt OF the Chicago platform with
out giving attention to the question OF ratio.
In two addresses tonight. delivered before
large audiences. Mr.. Bryan gave especial
attention to trusts and to expansion declaring
that these two issues are OF utmost impor-
lance The addresses are thoroughly in line
with the course mapped out by the Democratic
lenders who had planned to win back the gold
element OF the party by straddlng the money
question.
Cato Sells. compromise candidate selected
by the sound money men. is assured the gu
bernatorlal nomin alton.
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HURRICANE MOVING NORTH.
II Is no Stronger and Is Likely to Spend
Itself Soon.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-The West indian
hurricane is moving rapidly northward. but
with spent force and slow velocity. The storm
signals ordered up by the Weather Bureau
yesterday as far north az Atlantic City. remain
flvinG and have been extended to-day as far
north as Portland Ne. 1t is expected that
high winds will prevail on the northern coast
some time tonight or tomorrow morning.
Late yesterday the storm. which on Sunday
seemed to be spending itself rapidly. increased
somewhat in force. To- day it is no stronger
than yesterday. The storm is likely to spend
itself quickly now.
The Weather Bureau issued the following
teeGraphic bulletin at II :15 q. m to-day:
Storm central this morning Off South
Carolina coast. moving slowly northward.
Charleston reports maximum wind SO miles
per hour from the northeast. Wind will in
crease to northeast gale along the Atlantic and
south New England coasts tonight and We'd
nesday,"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
SENATOR HAYFARD STRICKEN.
suffers n Stroke OF Apoplexy at Browns
Vile. Neb., and May Die.

Vile, Neb., and May Die.
BRowNvILLE. Neb.. Aug Ex-senator W. T
Hayward is in precarious condition. the re-
suit OF a stroke OF apoplexy this morning
The Senator was Just rising to ad-
dress crowd ut the picnic OF n frater-
nal society. when ne threw up his arms
and fell backward unconscious. A special train
lett Nebraska City. his home. soon after with
his family. The indications were at noon that
he would survive. and there was talk OF moving
him to his home. but later his condition be-
came alarming.
Fears are entertained that he will not sur
vive the night At 3 o'clock he Is having sink
ing spells.
Senator NJ. /. Hayward was elected to sue
coed W. V. Allen by the last Legislature after a
deadlock that lasted sixty days. This after
noon 1t was reported that the senator was dead
and there was gathering OF Democratic poltl-
clans at Lincoln to urge the Governor to APP
point W. N Allen. because Allen was clearly
the choice OF the Fusion forces. receiving the
solid vote OF the Fusion members OF the Legis-
ature throughout the long deadlock.
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MEATS HIGHER IN CHICAGO.
Export Demand and Increase OF Mea,
Eating mt Home Raise the Prices.

CHICAGO. Aug. 15.-Packers at the stock
yards announced another increase in the price
OF meats to-day. They say there is no pros
poet OF return to lower prices. but that
further advances may be expected. Steaks
that sold at retail for 10 cents n hound three
months ago have been pushed up to 81 and 20
ents. AMI retail dealers complain that it il
difficult to get the amount OF primo meat their
trade demands.
Two reasons are given by the packers for the
advance in prices. More meat is eaten in this
country than ever before. and tho demand for
export is Unprecedented. There has been no
falling of in the supply. but the increased de-
mand has raised the price OF beef on the hoof
and the price o! dressed meat has gone up even
more. Hams are bringing from ) to cents a
pound more than few weeks ago.
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BRITISH STEP rowARD WAR.
Major-Genernl Butler, Friendly to Kruger
Recalled From South Africa.

NDccIdI FNbTt UtSpdteh 70 The SUN.
LONDON. Aug. ia Davenport correspon-
dent says that Major General Sir William But
Ter has been recalled from the command OF the
British troops in South Africa to take charge
at Davenport. and that he is superseded by
Lieut. Gen. Sir Frederick Forester Walker
This marks an important development in the
Transvaal dispute. AZ Gen. Forester Walker
has an anti Boer record He was military Sec
rotary to Sir Barte Frere in 1880 served in
the Zulu war in 1870. and was Quartermastcr-
general in Bechuanaland in 1884 Gen. Butler
is well inclined towards President Kruger and
his withdrawal is considered a step in the
direction OF war
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
DEMAND EVANS'S REMOVAL.
Kansas Protest Against the Present Com
missioner of Pensions.

TOPEKA. Kan. Aug. 15.-Five Republican
members OF the Kansas Congressional delegat-
ion have signed petition TO President McKin-
ley asking for the immediate removal of PEN
sion Commissioner Evans. This is supple
mented by demands from Commander Coul-
ter. OF the Kansas Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie. and by prominent Republican editors and
old soldiers In all sections OF the state.
United States Senator Baker and ConRressmen
Curtis, Bowersock. Miller and Calderhead make
the demand.
These documents were forwarded to-day to
Gen. Kay OF Brooklyn. who will go to Platts-
burg and present them to President Mckinley
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SALUTE THE PRETENDERS.
RoTALIsTS AND IMPERIALIsrS HOLD
BANQUETS IN FRANCE

Prince Victor Napoleon Sent n Representa-.
tive to One banquet and There was Great
Observation-Disclosures Addres, tho Duke
OF Orleans rs the Savior of France.
Special Gable Despdtch to The Bun
PARIS Aug. 15.-seversl Imperialist ban-
duets were given to night to celebrate
the Emperor's fcte day. The most im-
rortant was at C.ichy. where the ban-
1uet was presided over by Col, Mgnot.
who was delegated to represent Prince Victor
Napoleon. Baron Legoux President OF the
Plebscitnry Committee. made n speech in
which he thanked the Prince for deleguting an
officer to represent him when Franco was in
crisis. and the army was daily attacked with
increasing violence.
Several other speeches were made and there
was much enthusiasm. Cheers were given for
tho Emperor. the army. Paul D6roul1dr and
Major Marchani
telegram from Prince Victor was
greeted with cries OF "Vve l'Empcrrur" and
'Nive Gncrin: Nive c For, Chabrol." coll
ored engraving was displayed representing
Prince Victor on horseback in tho uniform OF
French general
Another banquet organized by thn teuNesse
Royalistc was given at Saint Minde A M.
Frechcncourt the prrsid'nt OF tho HJ"ie;y. Ia
in prison with D6rouIGle and his rrow
Nice-President Berlin occupied the chair. with
the Countess Bouillery. Lady OF Honoc OF the
Duchess OF Orleans sitting at the left. The
Royalist leader GuNon Pages made q spee,h,
IN which he saluted tho Countess ~ Q
courageous lady," addressing:
They are dangerous words which we ara go-
Ing to pronounce, bit she will ex,uSe tenn.
We come to celebrate the victims p.rsp .itsd
by tho government. 1t does not matter wheth.
er they are called DerouiGde or De Sabran Pom
teves (who was arrested with DGrouledel they
nre enemies of the republic and we salute
them"
An address 70 the Duke OF Orleans vas
voted. in which was the following In
the presence OF the provocations OF the
government and the arbitrary arrest Of
is President. this union. its friends and all
patriots without distinction. af1irms anew its
absolute confidence in the speedy denouement
OF the painful crisis through which France Is
passing, and halls in Monseigneur. the Duke
OF Orleans. alike the chief designated by ma
tional tradition and the savior OF the country"
In his telegram Prince Victor said that he
was reckoning on the energy Of the plebiscitary
committees in the present serious circum-
stances.
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MRS. LINGTRr MARRIED.
Privately Welded to the Son of Sir Henry
FercivnI de Bathc.

!Sprcial cable D,srdtch 10 The Sun.
LONDON. Aug. 15.-The London PtTnir says
that Mrs. Langtry was married in the island Of
Jersey on July ~ to Hugo Gerald de Battle.
son OF Sir Henry Perccva de Bath. The cere-
mony was strictly private.
The parcr asserts that the bride received the
congratulations OF the Pr nee Of Wales. and
adds that the marriage will not Interfere with
the production OF sydney Grundy's new play
at the liaymnrket in which Mrs Langtry was
announced to appear.
De Battle Is ~ years of age. while his wife
Is Al
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
ALDERMEN WANT TO 1xVEsrIGArE
sherman Would Begin with WhMIen, Bus-
leigh Would Tackle Everything.

The Tammany Aldermen at yesterdays
meeting headed OF two schemes for investiRa-
lions which were prepared by the Republican
and Cit memb OF the BOARD. The PROPOSE
tons took the Tammany men by surprise. and
were not welcome. The first one was the
work OF Mr.. sherman, tCitl. He introduced a
resolution calling for the appointment Of q
committee Of six members of the Munic-
ipal Assent bly,. three from each branch, to in.
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TO Bur MULES FOR ENGLAND's ARME
British onicers In New Orleans Preparing
for Boer Campaign.

New ORLEANS. La. Aug. 15-It has become
known that the English military commission
here. com posed of Major Scobell and Captains
Sonetly. Marsham and Fenton. who were sent
here under sealed orders. and who were sup
posed to be investigating the Texas fever. are
really here for the purpose OF purchasing
mules and perhaps other stock. for use in
South Africa. in the event OF war with the
Beers. Some 5000 mules were similarly pur-
chased in 1892. in the Southwest. for use In the
Egyptian campaign. but got there too late to be
OF any service.
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HELD IN 4 con- or RED HOT WIRE
One Leg Burned Entirely In Two-May Lose
the Other.

TRENTON. y, j.. Aug. lJ,-Joseph Moody. an
EN- ploYee OF the Trenton Iron Company. be-
came entanglod in coil OF red-hot wire that
was being drawn TODAY. Before he could be
rescued one OF his legs was severed. being
burned in two by the wire, Will" the other leg
was injured so that II will probably require
amputation, Moody Ia at Mercer Hospital aud
there is some chance Of h's recovery.
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HAD ALSO Alta CKED PICQUARE
Attempt to Knock Him Down on the Street
Prevented Monday.

LONDON. Aug 16.-A despatch to the Daily
Telegraph from Rennes. says that while Col
Plcquart was walking alone on Monday
brawny fellow carrying a bludgeon
came behind him and shouted Down
with Picquart." Before he could use his
weapon the man was knocked down by some
lads. The anti-revlsionist paper here protests
against the boys action rs "unmauly."
white hat that was worn by NJ. Labori's as
sailant has been found in the wood where he
took refuge and where. 1t is said. he changed
1t for a straw one
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-16
PLAGUE SCARE MADRID.
s pain Has Established n Quarantine
Against Portugal.
Special Gable DessOtch 10 THE Sun.

Special Gable DespOt:h 10 THE Sun.
MADRID. Aug. 15-The announcement that
the bubonc plague. from which many deaths
are reported, has gained a foothold In Portugal,
has caused scare here Tho newspapers say
watering places. and that they will hasten
home bringing the germs OF the disease with
them.
The government has suspended communicn-
tion with Portugal by road and sea and is
statiOninC n Gordon along the frontier