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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
JUDGE ROBERTSON'S DEFENSE.
Appears Before Middletown Assessors
 Regarding Railroad Tax.

Middletown, Jan. 13.--Judge A. Hea- ton Robertson appeared before the board of relief to-day to appeal from the action of the assessors of the town of Middletown in taxing the Middle town, Meriden and Waterbury railroad s11,ScO. Judge Robertson stated that the road was practically out of his hands and he maintained that he never was the owner in the legal sense, as the Middletown, Waterbury and Connecti- cut River Railroad company never lost it's identity as a corporation and that it's title was now merged into the Mid detown, Meriden and Waterbury Rail- road company, which was formed last July. Judge Robertson assured the members of the board that he was ap- bearing chiefly in the interest of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company in order that they might not be annoyed by the action of the assessors. He also said that Mid dletown and Waterbury were the only towns in which the road was taxed The board reserved it's decision.
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1863 he removed to Lewiston where a few months after he was elected to the legislature and with the opening of the legislative session of 1864 was unani- mously reelected speaker. He was elected to the house twice subsequently,,
 but declined the speakership, preferl ing
 to be on the floor. In 1873 MT. Dingley
 was elected governor of Maine by about
 10000 majority. In 1874 he was re-
 elected by over 11,000 majority, declin-
 ing a third nomination in 1875. He was
 one of the delegates at large from Maine
 to the republican national convention
 in 1876 and served on the committee on resolutions and was one of the sub- committee of five who drafted the plat
 form.
 In 1881 MT. Dingley was nominated
 by the republicans of the Second con- gressional district of Maine to fill the vacancy in congress caused by the resi- ,- nation of William F. Frye. He was elected by majority of over 1000, nearly twice as large as ever before given to any candidate in that district. He served on the committee on banking and currency. He was reelected nine times. His first speech in congress was made April 25. 1882, on Protection to American Shipping Under a joint resolution introduced by MT. Dingley and passed August 7 1882, he was ap- pointed a member of a joint committee to investigate the condition and wants of American shipbuilding. President Mckinley tendersd the position of sec retary of the treasury to Mir. Dinsley, but he declined the offer, preferring to remain in his position as chairman of the ways and means committee and floor leader of the republican majority of the house. Under his leadership the house, within sixteen days after the Fifty-fift congress was convened in extraordinary session, passed bill re- vising the tariff. MT. Dingley was a Congregationalist in religion. He was married June Il, 1857, to Miss Salome Mckenney of Auburn, Me They have had six children, of whom five sur yive.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
SITUATION -1T MANILA.
StHl Reported as Crtttcal-Acc'dent
 Might Precipitate Trouble.

Sf1l Reported as CrlttcaI--Acc'Geht Might Precipitnte Trouble. Manila, Jan. 13--The situation here is undoubtedly critical, but Major Gen. eral Otis has it well in hand, and there is no such certainty of trouble as many believe. The rebels are concentrated on the outskirts of the town; but their leaders have issued strict orders that the Filipino forces are to act Cnly on the defensive. An accident might pre- cipitate trouble, but the idea of rebel attack upon Manila is ridiculed, as the Americans absolutely control the posi- tion. Aguinaldo has republshed the second manifesto in reply to the proc lamaticn of General Otis, which was re- called on it's first appearance, but it has proved intellectual.
 On Wednesday, false alarm, due to trivial incidents occurring simutane- ously in opposite parts of the city, led to a general call to the United States forces. In fifteen minutes the entire city was covered. The promptitude of the Americans, while it created a scare for the moment, effectually restored confidence throughout Manila and dis pelled the excitement due to a passing fear on the part of the citizens that an outbreak was imminent. It is possible that the Fllipinos, after the diplomatic conferences that have been had between the representatives of General Otis and Aguinaldo hay finally come to under- stand that the cautious and conserva- tive policy of the Americans is not due to fear and that they will accept the in- evitable with good grace.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
The Nicaragua Canal.

Washington, Jan. 13-When the Me aragua canal question was taken up to-day by the house committee on con- merce it was decided to reopen the hear ings in order that the new Panama ca nal company, the Grace-Cragin syndi- cate and the Maritime Canal company might have an opportunity to present any phases arising since the former hearings. The Panama hearing was set for next Tuesday at 10:3O a. m. The Grace Crasin hearing will be on We'd nesday at 10:30 a. m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
GERMANY'S OFFICIfL DENIAL.
Report That She is Aiding Ftiipinos
 Absolutely BnseIess,

Absolutely BaseIess.
 Berlin Jan. 13.--The correspondent of the Associated Press, after thorough investigation, ascertans that the report that Germany is aiding the Filipinos and furnishing them with war material is absolutely baseless. Baron von Bu low, imperial secretary of state for for eign affairs, personally authorizes the statement that such reports are justi- fled by nothing Germany has done, is doing or is preparing to do. Legation Counsellor Lanann of the German Of fee being empowered to speak for the government, supplemented the above with the following statement: "The only possible explanation of the way in which such rumors may have origi- mated we find i1 a dispatch received this morning from Herr Krauger, our consul at Manila."
 Herr Hamann then read this dispatch to the correspondent of the Associated Press. The gist of it is that early last November three uninportant German dealers sent to a Filipino newspaper statement that they had always been satisfied with the treatment they had received from the Filioinos and hoped that the good relations would continue. So far as the doings of the German government and navy are concerned it can be stated that absolutely nothing has occurred that could be construed as hostile to the plans of the Americans or IS connivance with the Filipinos. The officials at the United States embassy feel sure that there is nothing whatever in the rumOrs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
STEEL AND WIRE COMBINE.
of Incorporation Filed-AN-
 thorized Capital $80,00O,OOO.

thOElZed Capital 33o.UUO9UUU. Trenton N. J., Jan. 13.-Articles of in-
 corporation of the American Steel and
 Wire company with an authorized capi-
 tai of $90, 100000 were fled with the sec retary of state day. The company is authorized to manufacture and trade in steel and other articles made from metals of any kind. The capital stock is made up of $4o,Oo0,OOO preferred and $50,000,0 900 of common stock, the pre- ferred to bear per cent. non-cumula- tive dividend. The articles of incor- poration provide that the stockholders shall not have the privilege of seeing the books of the company except as may be directed by the statutes of New Jersey or permitted by the directors of the company The incorporators are: Joseph R. Ellicott, Nyack, N Y. Rob- ert s. Green. Elizabeth, and Theodore E. Beecher, Irvington, N. J. The cost of filing the articles of incorporation was S1S,000. Articles of incorporation were also filed for the Pressed Steel Car company with an authorized capital of s25000,o0o, one-half preferred and one half common, the preferred stock to bear per cent. non- cumulative uivi- dends. The company is empowered to manufacture freight and railway steel rails
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
ENGLAND SWEPT BY STORM.
Property Losses Will be lm cMsc-The
 Thames Has Overflosyed.

London. Jan 13.--The storm which
 has ragged in the English channel and over the British isles for the last twen- ty-four hours has created widespread gregate losses of property are immense. Londons parks and buildings have suf- fered heavily. The Thames has over flowed along the upper reaches, with serious less to the dwellers on the banks. Promenades have been swept by the sea and harbors and piers dam aged. Parts of Southampton are und 1T water The schools were closed this af- ternoon and this evening. The tide is overfiowing all boundaries and threat ening serious results.
 In many parts of Portsmouth boats were employed in the main streets to- day to take the school children home. Numerous and small wrecks are re- ported and all the lifeboats are kept ex- ceedingly busy. Three men who were from funeral near Castle Island, Ireland, were lifted by the wind, hurled into a pit and killed. The chan nel steamers have had terrible experi-. ences. The pier at the entrance to Dieppe, France, which was recently damaged, has been completely demol- ished, and ersat havoc is reported along the Normandy coast. Another train has been derailed near Clare. County Clare, Ireland, several of the passengers being injured
 The gale appears to be passing in the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
MIRTH IN THE HOUSE,
congressman Berry Reads u Poem oM
 the Schley Sampson Dispute,

congressman Berry Reads u Poem OM
 the schley Sampson Dispute.
 Washington, Jan. 13.-During the con- sideration of the naval personnel bill in the house this afternoon Congress man Berry, democrat of Kentucky. made the following allusion to the mooted question as to who was respon- sble for the destruction of Cervera's S fleet at Santiago. He said. q believe the bill will remove the conflict of opin- ion as to responsibility. There was some conflict between the officers of the navy in the greatest battle of the war, the greatest battle of modern times and there is no doubt in the mind of the American people, who is entitled to the credit of that victory. But there are people who are trying to steal away from Schley the credit of the glorious triumph he won on the third day of July, 1SoS.' In this connection MT. Berry read the following poem amid a whirlwind of laughter and applause: When the Spanish fleet with full headway, Dashed out of Santiago bay, Taking the chances of death and wreck; w 10 SLoDu OH lHe 1ulkpt uuafttEHbck, And marked the game with eagle eye; Say was it Sampson, or was it Schey! Who was it when shot and screaming shell, Turned Sabba tt calm into echoing hell, Steamed into the thickest of the fray, His good ship leading all the way While the roar of his guns shook earth and
 sky;
 Say was it Sampson, or was it Schley? In American hearts who holds first place, Of those who claim part in that glorious
 chase?
 Whose name stood out on that proud day, As the hero of Santiago bay? In letters of gold, write that name on high; Shall we write it Sampson or write 1t
 Schley?
 The last vestige of opposition to the naval personnel bill from the line off, cers of the navy was removed when an amendment was adopted designed to prohibit staff officers upon whom the bill confers positive rank, from exercis- ing command except in their own corps. The committee also asserted it's pur- pose to offer an amendment tomorrow to repeal the law giving prize money to the navy and this announcement met with warm approval
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
FOR fl LIEUTENANT NT-COLONEL.
Order Calling for Nomination of One
 for First Regiment.

Hartford, Jan. 13.--Adjutant General Van Keuren to-day gave out the follow ing order:
 Special Order No. 8:
 Colonel Charles l.. Burdett, command ing the First regiment, Connecticut Ma tional Guard, is hereby ordered to warn the field and line officers of said regi- ment to appear at the First regiment armory, Hartford, and, when so assem- bled, to lead them to nominate by ballot lieutenant colonel in accordance with section p, chapter cccXxxiii., militia law, and in like manner to make nomi- nations for any vacancies in the field officers of said regiment occurring by reason of the nomination above order ed; and to make return of the nonina- tion so made to this office without de- lay, transmitting herewith one of his original orders issued in compliance herewith.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING Cn


direction of Russia. There is still many hours delay in the telegraphic commit nication from the continent, and it is feared that accounts of serious ravages will not be received before morning. A dispatch from Brest says that along the Finisterre coast large quantity Of Wreckage has come ashore, with car casses of sheep and cattle, and it is be- lieved that large ship has foundered. Heavy damage is already reported from about nine miles north west of Cruges, and other coast towns.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
DEATH OF iN OLD LIFE SAFER.
Captain Ottinger, the Oldest Officer fin
 Revenue Marine Service

Mount Holly, N. J., Jan 13-Captain Douglass Ottinger, the oldest officer of the United States revenue marine ser vice. died here to-day, aged nnety-four He was the inventor of the life car used for many years in the life saving ser vice. for which he secured the thanks or congress and substantial award of money During his long career he sav- ed hundreds of lives and personally sav- ed tWenty-one vessels from shtpwreck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
CHARS GOOD FAITH DOUBTED
AITA CKED IN THE REICHSTaG Ry
 HERB BEBEL.
Russia Forced to Avoid War Owing to Her Internal Condition German Sympathy With the Disarmament Proposition Denounced as n MocAery Because of Army BiIl Before Reichsfap

Berlin, Jan. 13.-In the reichstag to-
 day during the debate on the army bill.
 which has been introduced by Lieuten-
 ant General Won Gossler, minister for war, Herr Rebel, the socialist leader
 declared that the maintenance of peace
 did not depend entirely upon govern- ments, as the peoples of Europe earn- estly desired peace. It was a mockery. he said to express sympathy with the disarmament manifesto of Emperor Ni-Si colas and to introduce the bill under consideration. The president called him to order, but amid loud cheers from the right the socialist deputy continued. Russia" he said, lis forced to avoid war; owing to her internal condition. While France is not in position, and does not even believe herself in a post ton to go to war with Germany unas-J sisted. This measure is unjustified bvs the political situation. In the struggle or commercial competition the victor Will be the nation possessing the most intelligent workment. Therefore. Ger many should not devote her workmen TOT years to military service; and the social democrats desire that the literary education of the young shall be in the hands of retired army officers and non- commissioned officers"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
SPANISH NEWS FROM MANILA
OFFICIAL DISPATCH SAYS AMERI-
 CAN TROOPS MUTINIED.

When Ordered to IIOi1o, the Report
 Adds, They Refused to oStart--"General
 Miller Ordered to Abandon IIoilO"--
 Accident Might Precipitate Trouble
 at HIamtla-A Scare om Wednesday.
 Madrid, Jan. 13.-The government has received the following dispatch from Manila: "The American troops here, which were ordered to Iloilo mutlnied and refused to start. General Miller has been ordered to abandon Iliilo and to return to Manila. All the American troops have been ordered to concentrate here, the situation being of the gravest character According to other dis patches the American domination in the Philippines is limited to Manila bay" All other points, except Mindano, where the Spaniards remain, are in the hands of the insu gents. One dispatch says: "The American volunteers are disheart- ened by the climate and bad food and are anxious to return home."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
BIGAMY, DIYORCE RE-M4RRTAGE.
Experience ofJudge Thomas y. Mnclkey,
 ' South CnrOlinn Jurist

Charlestown, w. Va., Jan. 13.--Judge Thomas Jefferson Mackey the South Carolina jurist, who was indicted last November on the charge of bigamy, left here to-day with deputy sheriff and was admitted to bail. Maekey married Miss Catherine Porterfield, daughter of Colonel Porterfield, cashier of the Bank of Charestown, in July last, and a few weeks afterwards a woman claiming to be his lawful wife appeared in New York. She sued him for a divorce. which has ben granted. and now he will be re-married to Miss Porterfeld.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
Entertained at the Waite House,

Washington, Jan. 13.-The president and Mrs. Mckinley entertained the diplomatic corps at the White house tonight. Among those present b asides the members of the corps were Senator and Mrs. Hoar, Senator and Mrs, Chan dler, Senator Aldrich,c Senator and Mrs Hale and John G. sherman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
CONYOCATION OF THE CORTES
VIII Take Place January 25 OH 3O-TO
 Consider Peace Treaty.

Madrid, Jan. 13.-Senor Sagasta, the premier, will convene the cortes for January 25 on January 30 and will i'm mediately demand ratification of the peace treaty. The debate, which is ex- pected, will last week. Spain has ment of the undertaking on the part of the United States peace commissioners with regard to Spanish prisoners in the hands of the Filipinos and has asked prompt reply.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
FRO UBLE IN SAN JUAN.
The Mayor and Entire City Council
 Have Resigned

San Juan, Jan. 13,-The mayor and the entire city council have resigned. They claim to be unable to raise s,1fTi- cient funds under the present tariffs, and are dissatisfied with the alleged abrupt commands' of the military government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
Soldier Killed on Railroad,

New York, Jan. 13.--Private John Meigan of Battery I, Seventh United States artillery, stationed at Fort Slo- cum, Davids Island, was killed on the New Haven railroad to-day at the Woodside station. Melgan was proba- ply returning to David's Island when he was killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
President Mckinley AvtlI Attend,

Boston, Jan. 13.-Secretary Clarke of the Home Market club stated to-day that the date for the clubs big dinner had been definitely fixed for February 16. President Mckinley he said, will surely attend, as will Postmaster Gen. eral Smith and Secretary of the Navy J ohn D. Long,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
LIFE PRESERTERS.
Bill to Regulate Their Man ufa cture and
 Sale in NlnSsach set.s.

Boston, Jan. 11.-Senator Sargent of Lawrence to-day presented in the sen ate petition accompanied by bill Tor legislation to regulate the mdAuIae- ture and sale of life preservers. The bill provides that whoever manufactures life preservers unable to Sus ain per- son in the water whose weight does not exceed ITO pounds in the air, is guilty of a misdemea nor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
FOR WORKING WOMEN OVERTIME.
Two Concerns Fined Fifty Dollars Each
 fn Holyoie, Mass.

Holyoke, Mass, Jan. 13.--The Powers were each fined $50 in the police court this morning, for working women over- time. Complaint was made by James B. Howes, inspector of factories There were two charges in each case. and one was filed away. Both companies plead- ed guilty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
RUSSIA AND AFGHANISTAN

An Alliance Despite Great Britain's
 Strenuous Opposition.
 London, Jan. 13.-It is reported rom St. Petersburg that a treaty Of alliance between Russia and Afghanistan was signed on January 3, despite Great Brtain's strenuous opposition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-01-14
NVIy STITOOF Cry , VNFftf (Signed) "Theodore Roosevelt"

Lowell Mass, Jan. 13.-The following letter was received to-day from General Nelson A. Miles by Captain Alexander Greig, Go. c, the Massachusetts, U. s. "
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-20
HAMILTON HORSE NOTES.

Hamilton, May 19.-Russ Downing
has entered the bay gelding Caption
(5), by Prodigal- McCap by Robert Nc
Greggor, and owned by Jim Rawlins of
this place, in several big trotting races
in the Iowa and Illinois circuit. includ-
ing the minute trot at Hedrick, Ia,
purse $1,000; the 2:40 class, purse $4,000,
at Joliet, ILL.,; the 2:40 class at Dubuque,
Ia, purse $4,000, and the 2:40 class at
Independence, Ia, purse $1,000 These
races will come off during August and
September. Russ will handle and drive
the horse himself and will leave with
him about July 10. He feels confident
that if all goes well he will land piece
of the money, as fCaption is showing
him some pretty stepping.
Jack Nelson has taken up his two
year-old, by Prodigal out of Ranchere
mare, and will work him a little this
summer. The coltds a good sized one
and looks like Prodigal.
This week fourt more equine babies
have made their appearan at the Bit.
ter Root stock farm,lthree runners anc
one trotter. The runners are: B..
Bay colt by Kendall, dam imp. Dart
away, foaled MayS16.
Chestnut filly by.4imp. Bathampton
dam Bonita, foaled May is.
Chestnut colt by imp Meddler, dan
imp. Annot Lyle, foaled May Is.
The trotting foal is a brown colt b,
Prodigal, dam The Lead, foaled May II
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-20
How He Navigates.

Missoula, May 19.-One of the sights
of Missoula that always attracts atten-
ton from visitors is that of young AL
bert Cotter riding on bicycle. Albert
is the boy who unfortunately lost his
right leg and arm while trying to climb
an electric light pole one night last fall.
1t will be remembered that he got
caught on a live wire and had his leg
and arm burned off. For time his life
was despaired of. but his wonderful vi
tality pulled him through, and now he
is as we'll and husky asaany' lad in the
city. He is, however, minus one leg
and one arm, but that seems to make
but little difference to him. He rides
a wheel as well ais most boys with two
good members, and when he has &c.
casion to dismount and enter a store
he hops on one foot as if he had never
known anything else. than one-leggec
navigation.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-20
SUICIDE SUSPECTED.
1t Is Supposed That Mrs. j. ID. Miser AT
TEMPTED Her Own Life.


TEMPTED Her own Life.
Hamilton, May 19-What is thought
to have been an attempt at suicide oc-
Cured here last night Mrs. j. D. Miser,
who has been living with her people at
Darby for the past two months, on ac-
count of family differences, came down
from there Tuesday and was stopping
at Burke's restaurant. Her prother
came to town last evening and went TO
her room and knocked, but received no
response. He entered the room and
found his sister lying on the bed in an
unconscious state, and evidently under
the influence of some drug. He hastily
summoned Drs Reber and Howard.
who quickly discovered that she had
taken some drug with apparently sui
cidal intent and found from the symp-
toms that it was morphine. The stom-
ach pump was applied with little effect,
the drug having entered the system.
Then heroic remedies in the shape Of
strong narcotics were resorted to. and
in the course of about two hours the
effects of the drug were overcome and
the patient on the road to recovery.
This afternoon she was so far recovered
that her brother was able to take her
| back to Darby.
Various surmises are made as to what
prompted her to do the rash act, but
| the fact that she is the plaintiff in one
suit before the coming term of court
against her husband for maintenance
and defendant in an action brought by
him for divorce, is thought to have
been the underlying motive. From the
action of the drug the physicians be
lieve that she took it about o'clock II
the afternoon, and but for the timely
arrival of her brother just when he die
she would have soon been beyond al
| earthly relief