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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-08-18

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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-08-18
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
NEV YORK POISONING CASE.
Handwriting Experts Doing Their Best
 to Solve Mystery.

New York, Jan. 16.--Two handwriting experts are doing their best to solve the mystery of who sent the package con- taining the poison which killed Mrs. Adams to Harry Cornish. MT. Kns,ey, who was first employed to compare the handwriting on the package with that of several suspected persons, failed to connect them with the case. D. N. Car valho was then called to assist Mir
 Kinsley. The two are now comparing the handwriting with that of several persons not yet mentioned in the case
 They have before them the handwriting of twenty-five people. Captain McClus- key refused tonight to talk about the mystery further than to say that he was still working on it. Coroner Hart will begin the inquest into the death of Mrs Adams on Thursday, providing Prof Witthaus has then completed the anaylsis of the viscera of Mrs. Adams.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
THE MILES E4GAN DISPUTE. Algcr Says He Has Taken No Action fn

Washington Jan. 16.--In answer to a direct question Secretary Alger at the close of his official day said that the war department had taken no action in the case of Commissary General Eagan, and he declined to say one word as to his intentions in the matter. It was appar- ent during the day that this matter was receiving attention and in fact the com missary general spent some time closet ed with the secretary. Three distinct lines of action were talked of as within the line of probability The first was strong letter of reprimand to be ad- dressed by the president himself to General Eagan, stating that but for the immunity he had promised all witnesses before the commission he would have court t-martialed him. The second line was an actual court martial, while the third was court of inquiry. The pur- pose of the latter would be, it was said, to place upon a military tribunal the responsibility of deciding whether or not General Eagan should be tried by a court martial Of course, the court of inquiry might go a long way into the matters which led up to the attack con- tained in General Eagan's statement
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
FORMER NEW HATENER ELECTED.
Rev. pr. Smith Chosen Secretary of
 United States Church Congress.

New York, Jan. 16-At meeting Of the Church Congress of the United Stats, held to-day the Rev. Dr. Cor nelius B. Smith of this city was elected to the place of corresponding secretary, lately made vacant by the death of the Rev. Dr. John w. Kramer. Dr. Smith was born about sixty-five years ago in New Haven, Conn, and was graduated from Trinity college, Hartford in 1854. He was ordained a deacon by Bishop Williams in 1S5S and to the priesthood by Bishop Horatio Potter in 1863. From 1859 until 1863 he officiated as assistant minister for the first year in Holy Tr!n ity church, Brooklyn, and for the 1e- mainder of the period in the Church of the Ascension. this city. In 1863 he was called to St. Johns, Lowell, Mass. Two years later he received a call to the rec torship of St. James church, this city, and remained there until his resigna- tion in 1895, period of thirty years, On the consolidation of the Church of the Holy Trinity with St. James church, in 1895. Dr. Smith retired from the pulpit with the title of rector emeritus.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
CONDITION OF TROOPS Iy CUBA.
Results of Surgeon General Sternberg's
 Visit to the Island.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Surgeon Gen. eral Sternberg l'' '"st returned te Washington fir a visit of inspection of military camps in Cuba. His pur- pose was to see that every arrangement
 is made for the protection of the health of our troops garrisoning the island be-
 fore the expiration of the present dry season. He summed up the results of
 his trip as follows: "I find the sanitary
 condition of the troops now stationed
 in and near Havana, Matanzas and Pi- mar del Rio to be very good at present.
 There is very little serious sickness,
 but medical officers generally appre- bend that there will be a very consd- erable increase in the amount of sick ness as the unhealthy season approach es and strenuous efforts are being made
 to prepare for large number of sick in case the military situation makes it necessary to maintain many troops in Cuba during the summer.
 At Havana orders have been given for the preparation of the Spanish mill itary hospital Alfonso XIII, which has a capacity of 2,O00 beds; also for an of- ticers' hospital at the Vedado and for another hospital for infectious diseases At Matanzas the military hospital and barracks are being thoroughly disin- fected and prepared for the use of our troors. In the meantime suburban villa, admirably adapted for the pur- pose, is being prepared for use as a hos pital. The troops near Matanzas are encamped on high ground overlooking the bay, in location which l consider quite favorable from a sanitary point of view. In Havana General Ludlow is exhibiting great energy in organizing the civil government and In preparing to carry out necessary sanitary meas ures Yellow fever is epidemic at Ha- yana, Matanzas, Cardenas, Cierfuegos, Trinidad and various other seaport cit ies during the summer. It occasionally prevails at Holguin, Pinar del Rio, Re- media and several other interior towns.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
ST. ANNE,S COLLEGE DESTROYED. Several Priests Severely Injured-TOta1
 Loss of GIOO,OOO.

Digby, N. S., Jan. 16.-St. Anne's col lege, conducted by Eridest Fathers, was
 totally burned this morning and, in their labors to secure safety for all the
 inmates of the dormitories, Rev.
 Fathers Lahore, Chaissen and Canon were seriously injured. The fire was discovered by the prefect of the college, who gave the alarm, and the 11O pupils and thirteen professors filed down the stairs and fire escapes without the slightest shade of confusion. The col- lege cost about $75,000 and the furniture and personal property was worth prob- ably $25,000 more. The insurance is $2O,00 The college was conducted by the Eridest Fathers of the same order as those in charge of the Ecclesiastical seminary at Halifax. It was erected about nine years ago, in memory of Ab- bey Segoigne, one of the first missions aries among the Arcadians of the coun- ties of Digby and Yarmouth. The burned institution was also the county academy for Digby. A beautiful new chapel had just been completed, which was dedicated December 222 last. Steps will be taken immediately to replace the building.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
CONTROL OF PHILIPPINES.
Of Vital Importance to America, Says
 Former American Consul

Shanghai, Jan. 16.-John Barrett. for
 merly United States minister to Siam. in an address to the Shanghai chamber of commerce on the question of Ameri- can control of the Philippines, said he feared that the opponents at home of such control did not appreciate it's vital importance to the extension of Ameri- can commerce and influence in the far east. where immeasurable opportunities would otherwise be lost. The failure to assume and maintain control, said MT Barrett, would forever relegate the United States to secondary place in the Pacific. Aguinaldo and his follow CTS could be pacified with a mixture of diplomacy and firmness, nor would the Monroe doctrine be violated for the oc- cupation of the Philippines by the Unit ed States was not a direct act of con- quest, but the inevitable result of a war in which grave responsibilities had been unavoidably entailed. Mr. Bar rett emphasized the fact that the na- tions which, like England, were chiefly concerned, approved of permanent American control and concluded with the remark that all nations interested could safely trust to the good judgment ol President Mckinney.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
CITY ELECTION IN MIDDLETOWN. Republicans Elect Their Ticket With
 Exception of Two Men.

Middletown, Jan. 16.--The republicans elected their ticket at the annual city election held here to-day by an average majority of 150, with the exception of James F. Sloane, the democratic candi- date for city clerk and treasurer, who defeated his republican rival, and Will liam B. Senglaub democrat who was chosen city collector. As no candidate for mayor was voted for, the vote was light, less than thirteen hundred being boiled in both city districts. There was, however much scratching and pastng, which delayed the count. The aldermen elected are Oliver H. Cone and Gilbert F. Peckham; members of the common council R. M Kelsey, A. B. Robinson, John w. Kahre, Earle c. Butler, w. c. Jones, Lewis $. Smith; assessor Frank s. Willis; city clerk ard treasurer, James P. Sloane; collector, William B. Senglaub.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
DIR. HOLBHOOk RESIGNS.
For Twenty-onc Years Principal of the
 Morgan School


 Clinton, Jan. 16.-Dr. Dwight Hol- brook, who for twenty-one years has filled the position of principal of the Morgan school in this place, has hand ed in his resignation to the trustees, to take effect at the close of the present school year, June 22 next Dr. Hol- brooks resignation is due to the recent death of his father, Rev. pr. David A. Holbrook, late principal of the Holbrooz military academy at Sing Sing, N. Y, whose place he will take on the opening of the fall term. Principal Holbrook is already having Il handsome residence erected at Sing Sing for his occupancy. He will remain at Clinton for the sum- mer and will spend the summer season at his Grove Beach cottage. pr. Hol brook is one of the prominent educators of Connecticut. He is graduate of Hamilton college and received the de- gree of Ph. G. from that college about two years ago. He has edited a number of school and college text books of wide repute, and during his career has help ed prepare hundreds of students for Yale and other universities. He has likewise figured prominently at meet ings of the state board of education, where he has submitted many able pa pers His successor has not yet been chosen by the trustees, and the matter will probably not be acted on until the close of the school year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
THE PHILIPPINE COWWISSION.
Viil Not be Subject to Conformation by
 Senate.

l Washington, Jan. 16.--The commission which the president is about to appoint to proceed to the Philippines will not be subject to the confirmation Of the | United States ssnate, but will be named under reserved authority of the presl-
 dent and it's expenses will be paid out of the war appropriation, It is not eX- pected to commit the United states gov ernment to recognition of the independ- ance of the natives nor is it to frame scheme of government for the islands. Undoubtedly, however, the commission CTS will unofficially confer with the na-
 ttves and advise with the military authorities, it being felt here that men of their experience and qualifications will be valuable counsellors in the con- dtions now existing. It is believed that the natives can be kept from hostil ties until the arrival of the commission at Manila and then it is hoped that the best results will follow the visit, includ- ing the reinsurance of the natives upon
 many points as to which they are now doubtful. It will be perceived also that by the appointment of the commission the president is granting the appeal of the best Filipinos, who are confident that both sides will be enlightened by it's creation and declare that the United States government will be shown that the abilities of the Filipinos for gov erning themselves has been underesti- mated, while the Filipincs thems Ives will be induced to have patience before Insisting upon instant self government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
THE CLE1 NSING OF H1TlNI. Colossal Task Begun of Making snni-
 tary All Buildings.

Havana, Jan. 16.-The colossal task of putting into proper sanitary condition every building in Havana began to-day. All cesspools under houses are to be closed and sealed Garbage is to be re- moved daily. It is expected that the city will be in fairly good sanitary condition within three months. without underground sewerage. The old resi- dents regard the new health regulations as unnecessary and meddlesome; and even some well to do and well informed persons, when making their objections, describe themselves as healthy enough" To-day a thousand people are engaged in the work of cleaning the streets and public buildings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
ALLEGED BRITISIf DEFEAT.
Nothing Heard in London of Reported
 Reverse tn Egypt.

London, Jan. 16.--The officials of the foreign office here say they have heard nothing of the alleged defeat on Decem- Der 2S of the Anglo Egyptian forces on the Blue Nile, by the Dervishes under Emir Fedil, and the total destruction of the Tenth Soudanese battalion. The British officials do not attach the slight est credence to the report which was telegraphed to the Morning Leader of this city from Cairo. The only news in the possession of the foreign office is the dispatch from Colonel Lewis, published on January 5, saying that With a Sou- danese regiment and a detachment of irregular troops he attacked Fedil, the last formidable Dervish chief on De- cember at the cataract south of Roso- ros, and the announcement that 800 Dervishes were killed and that 1,500 were taken prisoners.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
MINTSTERS ENDORSE MILES.
Resolution on His Bearing Passed at
 Meeting In Boston.

Miles to-day received an indorsement of his course in the controversy with Com missary General Eagan from the Bap- tist ministers of Boston. At their meet ing the Rev. Justin D. Fulton offered the following resolution, which was passed: Resolved, That the Baptis. ministers of Boston and vicinity reroe- nize with devout pleasure the magnif- cent bearing of General Nelson A. Miles in the crucial ordeal through which he is passing, as the friend of the soldier, as the cultured officer, and as an illus traitor of American manhood.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
TWELVE PER CENT. CUT IN WAGES Made by MiddletowM Plate Company
 200 Hands Affected.

Middletown, Jan. 16.-The Middletown Plate company manufacturers cf silver plated ware, announced to day gen. eral reduction in wages of about F per cent Everybody in the factory is af fected excepting a few boys. The con- pany employs about POO hands and iS one of the few concerns that is not n member of the International silver trust. The factory has been clos d down for the past two weeks for the annual inventory and repairs, but r2- sumed operations to-day. Inasmuch as the employees did not have the usuai overtime holiday rush and have been working to some extent on short time they feel somewhat disgruntled at the cut down. The managers claim that dull business forced them to do it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
THE BOER- TROU UBLE.
Breaking Up of tho cJOhnnncsburg Meet-
 ing by Armed Bands.

London. Jan. 1.-The Cape Town cor respondent of the Daily Mail, who con firms the report that the Johannesburg meeting on Saturday was broken up by says: "The Boers occupied the build ing quite an hour before the commence ment of the meeting, and from the gal leries threw down boxes chairs and tables upon the Uitlanders in the arena. Within fifteen minutes terrible fighting was in progress. The whole interior was wrecked, the police rema ming pass i've spectators; and the wreckage made huge pile on the main floor of the hall At one stage in the fighting the police caught a young Boer trying to set fire to the debris, but they liberated him after mild rebuke.
 At this point a fresh contingent of Boers invaded the tall, fioui ishing sticks and iron bars and striking every Uit- lander they came across. The Uitland- CTS made for the door, escaping after a terrific scuffie, in which many were in- jured. Outside the hall they formed up, waiting for a further attack The Boers then held meeting inside, wrecked the hall, emerged and marched to the police barracks, cheering the government and hooting the Uitlanders Huge crowds thronged the streets throughout the night. Matters had begun to look ugly when the police commandant persuaded the Boers to depart, the English ra- maining behind. Two Engishmen who were arrested after the meeting for d's- turbing the police were ultimately rre- leased. President Kruger and the Boer authorities are said to be greatly an- noyed, because the president had prom ised to permit the meeting, if conducted in orderly ia shiOn
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
SHIPS FOR SAMPSON'S SOU.ADRON.
Designated by the Navy Department --
 10 Go south

Washington, Jan. 16.--The navy de- partment has designated the following Warships to form the squadron of evo- lution which is to go south under com mand of Admiral Sampson: Flarshin New York, Brooklyn, Indiana, Texas, Chicago, Newark, Machias. They will be accompanied by the following col- ilers and supply ships: Nlarcellus, Leb- anon and Supply. The ships are order ed to be at Havana prior to the first of February. The Brooklyn arrived at Havana to-day with Assistant Secreta- ny Allen aboard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
PRINCETON'S FOOTBALL CAPTAIN
Edwards Unanimously Elected, lille
 brand Having Declined.

Princeton, N. J., Jan. 16.-At a meet ing to-day of the participants in the football game with Yale last November, William H. Edwards of Lisle, N. Y., was unanimously elected captain of the Tigers for the season of 1899. Captain Hillebrand was offered the position for another year, but declined. Edwards took his preparatory course at Law renceville. He was one of the few men who held their own in the game at New Haven ill 1897 in which the Tigers were defeated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
Fear Tor steamers Safety.

New York, Jan. 16 -The Atlantic transport liner Marquette which left London, Eng, for New York on Decem- Der 29 last, has not yet been reporte d. None of the incoming transatlantic vessels of the first class which left the other side week later than the Mar quette saw any trace of the balated steamer. The Marquette should have sailed on the return trip to London last Saturday. Some anxiety is felt fer her safety, as she now has been eighteen days at sea.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
THE GEAR AND TOLSTOI KISS
EMPEROR TAKES INITIATIVE, FOL-
 STOI READILY YRIgSPONDING.
The Greetings Occurred During Stop of the Imperial Train at ToOla-Toi- stOi Being Summoned Appeared in n Peasants sGarb-LimitatiOn of Arma- neMts Discussed.
HneInts Discussed.

London, Jan. 1.-The Daily Mail prints the following from Odessa Emperor Nicholas, during a break for luncheon at Toola Capital of the gov- ernment of the same name in Central Russia), sent a delicately worded mes sage expressing his desire to see Count Leo Tolstoi. Contrary to expectation, Tolstoi accepted the invitation and soon appeared at the railway station. In his peasants garb he presented q striking contrast to the richly dressed entourage of the czar Emperor Nicholas kissed him on the mouth and both cheeks, Tol- stoi readily responding.
 Then a conversation commenced, the czar asking his guest for an opinion upon the imperial proposal for the lim- itation of armaments. Count Tolstoi replied that he could only believe in it when his majesty should set the exam pie to other nations. On the czar men, tioning the difficulties of the problem and the necessity for the united aid of the great powers, the count softened somewhat and expressed the hope that his majesty would be able to attain some definite results, or, at any rate, to formulate some workable plan at the conference The czar thanking him for his good wishes, said he would be pleased if Tolstoi could be induced to lend his genius to the solution of the question, and the count rejolned that the emperor might count upon his CO., operation, for he has already engaged upon a work dealing with the question in point, which would soon see the light"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17

their way to get what thay require from the democratic side. I believe this is an injustice to the democrats. They are a fine class of men and expect to please their constituents whom they are obliged to face rather than serve the diminishing crowd of Quay politicians, It may be set down as the solid truth that the democrats are too wise to take the responsibility of sending Quay back to the senate. They are not in love with the man who has been against them publicly and privately"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-17
SITUATION IN CHINA.
Increasing Ill-feeIinS Between Dowager
 Empress and Emperor.

Pekin, Jan. 16.-Palace reports de- scribe increasing i'll feeling between the dowager empress and the emperor. On several occasions recently the emperor it is claimed, disobeyed the dowagef empress. The chief amusement of the empe. or at present, palace r pots say, is training goats and monkeys. Re- ports from Shan-Tung province say the popuiace there is almost in a state of rebellion. The missionaries anticipate trouble. It is added that French war ships have been o, dsred to Foo Chow. Ii Hung Chang is suffering from swol- len legs.