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THE ARMT-BEEF INQUIRY.


Washington, Feb. 24-After session
of inquiry investigating the beef
charges adjourned until Monday pend
ing the arrival of witnesses who have
been summoned. Former Commissary-
General Eagan to-day concluded his
testimony He vigorously denied any
knowledge of any chemical treatment
of beef to preserve it and disavowed
any connection whatever of the gov
ernment with such treatment He fur
ther defended the canned roast beef,
explaining why it had been sent to the
troops, and when Colonel Davis asked
him if any food had been used as an ex-
pertinent or pretense of experiment,
suggesting General Miles famous allie
cation that precipitated The Eagan
court martial, the former commissary-
general, with great dignity and empha-
sis, replied sweepingly in the negative.
General Eagan was followed by Ma
jor- General s. B. M. Young and other
officers who were in the Santiago cam
department. The refrigerated beef was
commended, while the canned roast beef
on the whole rather suffered as a Sc
quence to the days testimony. Next
week probably fifteen witnesses will lbe
heard, among them perhaps Governor
Roosevelt of New York, and it is eX-
pected that DIR. w. II. DAILY will be ex-
amined later in the week, when the beef
concerns will have their representatives
here The beef concerns had been noti-
fed to-day when to appear Colonel Da-
Wis saying that it had not developed
fully from the evidence who furnished
the beef at Jacksonville, Tampa, Chick
amauga and Porto Rico which was at
tackled, and until the origin Of the beef
was ascertained notification to the beef
would be impossible. Some
time next week, according to present
the court will leave for
the west, going first to Chicago to in
spect the plants of the concerns that
furnished belf during the war, and lat
er to Omaha, Kansas City and st.
I ,Ouis
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MORE TROUBLE ON ok STREET.


A row which occurred last evening in
the rear of the saloon of Salvatore
Gambuto at 20 Oak street came near
resulting in a tragedy. 1t seems that
the wife of the saloonkeeper has had
some trouble with an Italian peanut
vender named Franciano, who lives over
the saloon and accused him of telling
stories about her. Last night the two
had wrangle, in the course Of which
Mrs. Gambuto made an onslaught with
billiard cue on the vendors peanut
roaster. The woman then entered the
saloon, secured a revolver and return
ed to the back yard. Franciano was in
his apartments upstairs at the time,
and just after she came out with the
revolver he started to go down the out
side stairs to the yard, where the wo-
man was. She raised the revolver, as if
to shoot, when it was grabbed from
her hand by man who came out of
the saloon and saw what she was doing
The revolver was turned over to Pa
trolman McKiernan. Arrests in con-
nection with the affair will probably be
made to-day.
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INTERCOLLEGIATE AssoCIATTON.
Annual Meeting of Executive Commit
tee Changes bitterly Contested.

tee Changes Bitterly Contested.
New York, Feb. 24-The annual meet
ing of the executive committee of the
inter- collegiate association of amateur
athletics of America was held at the
Fifth avenue hotel tonight. The meet
ing went into executive session at
O'Clock, and it was midnight when they
finished their labors. Those present
were B. S. Barringer of New York uni
versity, Keith Donaldson of Princeton
B. H. Hayes of Harvard, H. K. Bird of
Columbia c. L. McKeihan Of Universi-
ty of Pennsylvania. The members Of
the advisory committee G. T. Kirby of
Columbia, Oliver Shiras of Cornell, and
Murdoch Kendrick of Pennsylvania
were present at the meeting and pre-
sented the bylaws for the considera-
ton of the executive committee. Many
of the proposed changes were bitterly
contested, and there promises to be a
brisk time when the delegates to the
regular association get together to-mor-
row. The proposed legislation relating
to school boys afforded the chief bone
of contention for the executive commit
teemen, and unless the proposed rule,
as it now stands, is changed at to-mor-
rows meeting Pennsylvania attempt
to bar school boy winners Of scholastic
events will be beaten.
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ATTACK ON THE PRESIDENT.
Likemed to Dickens Most Contemplate
Chnracter-Alger Also Attacked,

| Washington, Feb. 24.-During the
general debate upon the army appro-
priation bill in the house to-day Mr..
| Johnson, rep, of Indiana, who made
several notable speeches violently at
tacking the policy of the administration
! during the consideration of the army
reorganization bill a fortnight ago, re-
turned to the assault and delivered
against the president and some of his
! advisers the most philippe remarks
heard in the house for months. He
sneered at the president and the innu-
ence which controlled him; impugned
his motives; questioned his sincerity
and likened him to Dickens most con-
| temptible character; charged his secre-
tary of war with incompetency and pre-
dicted that he president would in the
end be engulfed by adverse public sem
timent. Although Mr. Johnson's utter
ances were far more sensational than
those in his former speeches and dazed
some of his auditors by the impetuosity
with which they were delivered, the
speech did not raise about him the
storm of his former speeches.
Mr. Lands, rep, of Indiana, declared
that Mr.. Johnson did not represent the
sentiments of his district; that he had
been repudiated by the people. He read
expressions from editors of republican
newspapers of the district in support
Of this statement. He said: "If the
gentleman returns to his district he will
be crucified by public opinion and spat
upon with Indignation Mr.. johnson
said it mattered not to him whether his
views We're popular. He was only con-
cerned as to whether they were right
Mr.. Rae said he was tired of the vacl-
latng policy of the president, and spoke
of Secretary Alger as a man who had
been cashiered from the army for cow
ardice THAT Is not true" interposed
Mr.. Spaulding, rep, of Michigan. ''Oh,
I do not mean cashiered in the literal
sense; I mean that he left his command
against orders and came here, where he
was court-martialed." HE was never
ourt-martialed was the retort.
'Then he resigned" said Mr. Rae.
'That's different replied Mr. Spauld-
ing amid great democratic laughter and
applause
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TIE WIRE MIL SOLD.
Bought by New Ho en Corporate -
Capital stock Of $2OO,OOD


The New Haven Wire mill has just
been sold-the affair was consummated
yesterday-to a corporation formed in
New Haven with capital of $200,000
The ownership is mostly in Boston and
the president will be George r. Wales
of John Wales & Co. The principal
members of the corporation are thor
oughly familiar with the wire business
in all it's branches and understand fully
the value of the property they have
bought, and they propose to operate it
to its fullest capacity and probably in
entire harmony with the American
Steel and Wire company. with which
the mill has heretofore occupied pleas
ant relations. Certain important i'm
provements and enlargement of the
plant are designed and when these are
completed, the mill will undoubtedly
have force of about three hundred
men. There are now sixty or seventy
emplo yed there. The mill will undoubt
edly become one of New Haven's lead
ing industries.
The management of the wire mill has
been for years past conducted by the
New Haven firm of q. S. Wheeler &
Co. Mr.. Wheeler retains an interest in
the new corporation.
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Secretary Gage Denies Statement That
There VIII be One

Washington, Feb. 24.-Secretary Gage
said to-day that there was no truth
whatever in the published statement
that another bond issue was in contem-
plation. He pointed out that there is
now cash balance in the treasury of
over $271,000,000, and although the ex-
penditures are now, and for some time
are expected to be, in excess of the re-
ceipts the treasury situation is not such
as to warrant any apprehension for the
near future Indeed, it is believed by
treasury experts that after deducting
the payment to Spain of $40, 900, 900 un-
der the treaty agreement and $3000,000
to the Cuban army there will be a cash
balance in the treasury on July next
o fat least $220,000,0o0. Already the pro-
ceeds of the last bond issue of $20o.O00,-
COO have been exhausted, and S10,0oO0 900
additional in the prosecution of the war,
and it is expected that heavy payments
on this account may continue for one
or two or even three years, although
probably in decreasing amounts Not
wthstanding these heavy disburse-
ments, the officials have no doubt that
the receipts on account of the new rev.
enue act will be in excess of $1,000 900
yearly, making the total receipts ap-
proximately $465,OO0,000. With this
heavy income and the expenditures
gradually decreasing it is the opinion
of the officials that no bond issue will
be necessary. Should it become neces-
sary, however, to recoup the cash in the
treasury, under no circumstances
would the treasury issue any bonds,
but would take advantage of the au-
thority granted by the war revenue act
to issue three per cent. short time GER
ticates. The bonds issued under the
terms of this act must be sold at par,
and as they are now worth $107 in the
market no further issues will be made.
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SUPPORTERS OF CANAL BILL
WIN IN INPORTdNT POINT IN THE
SENATE.
The Nicaragua Measure Attached as n
Rider to the River and Harbor BILL
The Latter Passed at 6:3O Last Night
by the Decisive Vote of Fifty to
Three.
Three.

| Washington, Feb. 24.-After a session
of nearly eight hours the senate this
evening at $50 o'clock passed the river
and harbor bill by the decisive vote of
so to 8. The sharpest contest arose over
the Nicaragua canal bill amendment. A
point of order was made against it that
it was general legislation, but the SEN
ate, to which the vice president submit
ted the point, overruled it. 1t was then
attacked as not being relevant to a ri
yer and harbor measure, but this, too,
was overruled by the senate. Mr.. Pet
tigrew, Mr.. Rawlins and Mr.. Teller Wig
orously attacked the bill, their opposi-
tion being directed especially against
the canal amendment. The statement
was made that the measure would
never see the light Of day in the house,
and that the canal would not be built
under the proposition inserted in the
bill.
Mr. Spooner offered an amendment to
the Nicaragua canal amendment as fol-
lows: THAT if the president shall be
unable to secure from the governments
of Nicaragua and Costa Hica such con-
cessions as will enable the United
States to build and perpetually own and
control said canal, the president Is au-
thorized to negotiate for a control of
or right to construct, maintain and
perpetually control such a canal" Mr..
Frye, in charge of the BILL accepted
the amendment and it was agreed to-
Mr.. Pettigrew said he had no idea the
canal will be built under the amend
ment. He maintained that $115, 900, 900
would not pay for its construction, nor
would $215O00,000 build it. At the con-
clusion of Mr.. Pettigrews remarks the
Nicaragua amendment as amended was
agreed to without division.
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REV. ALEX, f. IRYINE Called
To the Passionate of Second Congregn
tionaI Church, Fair Haven.

t1Onat Church, Faff Inveh.
The Second Congregational church of
Fair Haven last night, at well attend
ed meeting, extended a call to Rev.
Alexander r. Irvine, who has been sup
plying the pulpit for the past three
months. The church has been seeking
| far and wide for a pastor for the past
far and wide for pastor since Rev. D.
M. James, the former pastor, resigned.
Many were the candidates they heard
until Mr.. Irvine came last November,
when he agreed to act as indefinite sup
ply, and it is now confidently expected
that Mr.. Irvine will accept the invita-
ton extended last night. Rev. AleXan-
der f. Irvine is a young man of bril-
liant ability. He came here when the
Y. M. 9. A. was reorganized, about
year ago, as religious director. He is al
ways energetic and earnest, and soon
with the direction of the faithful secre
tary, Mr. Lotze, the Y. M. G. A. took
on a new life that was simply wonder
full. BY Mr.. Irvines peculiar training
in mission work in New York city he
was enabled to speak with interest and
authority on mission work. His lectures
on Social Wreckage" have been deliv
cred in most of the prominent churches
of New Haven. His Sunday afternoon
lectures at the Grand have been very
popular In the Y NJ. G. A. Mr.. Irvine
has been decided success as leader
in Bible studies and general religious
work. Mr.. Irvine will come to a large
field located in a growing part of the
city, to a confident church and an in
creasingly wide sphere of usefulness,
and with his abundant equipment, and
great earnestness should be instrument
tai to great good in his parish.
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NEWS FROM MANILA,
Inhabitants of Manila Not Disturbed by
Threats of Ftlipinos.

Manila, Feb. 25-10:15 a. m.-Despite
the threats of the Filipinos to burn the
business center, the inhabitants of Ma
Mia were not disturbed last night.
There was not a single incident worth
recording from the. time when the
streets were cleared until day dawned
this morning. Everything was equally
quiet along the line outside, except for
occasional volleys from punches of the
enemy at various points. The enemy
were most active along General Kings
and General Ovenshield's line, but few
volleys of musketry, supplemented by
shells from the Buffalo, effectually quiz
eted them. The foreign consuls met yes
terday to confer regarding commercial
interests but the result of their deliber-
ations has not been communicated, it is
understood, to the American authorities.
The British consul was not present at
the conference.
The shooting of two Englishmen and
of Mr.. Argentine, manager of the An
drews cotton mill at Londo, Wednesday
is generally regretted, but 1t is admit
ted that this was quite unavoidable. In
stead of remaining in the stone base
ment during the excitement occasioned
by the fires in the vicinity the trio lean
ed from an upper window. Mr.. Argen-
tine is dead Mr. Simpson is fatally
wounded and Mr.. Haslam slightly SO.
BY permission of the authorities a pick
ct of bluejackets is landing everything
the British schooner Danes has on
board
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BISHOP IRELAND TO THE POPE.
Thanks the ponttf for His Faith In
American Catholics.

| Rome, Feb. 24.-The Observatore Ro-
mano to-day publishes the text of let
ter from Archbishop Ireland to the pope
regarding the pontiff's letter to Cardi-
nal Gibbons on "Americanism. The
archbishop thanks the pope for this
| proof of his esteem and love for Amerl-
can Catholics, and says that "misun-
| derstanding will cease, for we are now
able to determine the fault which some
desire to conceal under the name OF
Americanism and define true American
ism such as is understood by Amerl
cans" Continuing, the archbishop says:
THE distinctions and explanations con-
tanned in the apostolic letter are so clear
and precise that the peril which was
not understood by all the people of the
United States, but which thought was
to be feared, can no longer present it
self. In view of the extraordinary con-
fusion of ideas and controversies raised,
especially in France, by the Life of
Father Hecker there was need for the
supreme pontiff to make his voice heard
in order to enlighten and tranquilize the
peoples minds.
with all the energy of my soul l re-
pudiate all the opinions which the apos-
tolic letter repudiates and condemns,
especially those false and dangerous
opinions whereto, as his holiness in
brief says, certain people give the name
of Americanism. I repudiate and con-
denim them categorically like his holi-
ness with all the more promptitude and
joy, inasmuch as my Catholic faith and
my comprehension of the teachings and
practices of the churches have never
permitted me to entertain such extrav
agancies. The whole episcopate of the
United States, in their own name and
in the name of their flocks, are ready
to repudiate and condemn them. We
cannot but be indignant that such a
wrong is done us, our b shops, our faith
full followers and our nation, as to des-
ignate by the name of Americanism
such errors and extravagancies. Most
holy father there are enemies of the
church in America and false Interpreters
of the faith who imagine there exists,
or who desire to establish, in the United
from the holy universal church, recog-
nized by other nations as the only
church Rome itself recognizes or can
recognize as the infallible guardian of
the revelation of Jesus Christ" Arch
bishop Ireland concludes with begging
the pope to accept his assurances Of
love and devotion, and to give him the
apostolic blessing.
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n,eutenant-colonel of the Third.

Hartford, Feb. 24.-In special orders
No. 49, Adjutant General Van keuren
announces the appointment of Major
Eueene r. Kirkland of New London to
be lieutenant colonel of the Third regi-
ment, infantry, Connecticut volunteers,
vice Rodgers promoted; and Captain
Philip w. Prior, Company K, Of Stam-
ford, to be major, vice kirkland pro-
NOTED, both with rank from February
/, 1899. First Lieutenant Charles w.
Bucklee of Stamford is promoted to the
captaincy of Company X, with rank
from February 1, 1899, vice Prior pro-
NOTED.
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ANOTHER FILIPINO MINIFFSTO.
1T Declares That Chaos and Pnnde-
mOntum Reign in Manila

Hong Kong, Feb. 24.--The Filipino
junta in Hong Kong publishes a ven-
omous anti-American TRADE, in part to
the following effect: "Chaos and pam
demonium reign at Manila. Trade is
parayzed and provisions are at famine
prices. The American officers are afraid
to exercise authority over the recalci-
trant soldiers. While fighting is in prog
ress, both military and police defy their
officers and proceed to the front to see
the scandal of a wanton night bonn
bardment of the house of foreign con-
sui (the name is not givem the Ameri-
can authorities promptly paid for the
damage, hoping to avoid publicity. The
escape of the consul's family was mir
aculous."
The manifesto alleges that Major
General Otis is incapable of filing his
position" and then proceeds in a rabid
denunciation of the American soldiers,
declaring that "their conduct IS bring
ing disgrace upon the white race" The
junta says that the premises of Hong
Kong merchant at Iloilo had been looted
by Americans and that the merchant
has lodged heavy claims for his losses.
The TRADE concludes with the state
ment 1.-The reports of the hosting of
the American flag by the natives at
Negros are political buncombe.'
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HARyARD PROPOSES CHANGES.
Important Votes on Athletic Matters
Cooperation Asked.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 24.-At a mass
meeting of the Harvard class commit
tee two important votes were taken in
the way OF restricting the participation
of freshmen in Intercollegiate athletics.
The first vote was to the effect that the
freshman football team shall play no
games outside of New England This
will, Of course prevent the Harvard
freshman team from playing the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, and practical
ly results in this contest taking place in
Cambridge or not at all.
The second vote was merely in the
form Of a proposition to the other uni
versities, but it is one which, If adopted.
will limit the period of college play
er's eligibility to varsity teams to three
years instead of four, as at present and
will prevent freshmen from playing on
varsity teams. The votes We're as fol-
lows: Voted, THAT this committee Is
willing to pass the following rules in
case the cooperation of Yale, Universe
ty OF Pennsylvania, Princeton and Cor
nell can be secured:
THAT no student shall be eligible to
represent his university except on class
teams until he has been in residence
at that university at least one academic
year.
2-That in no case shall student rep
resent any university in inter- collegiate
sports for more than three years, except
on class teams, as noted in the preced-
ing rule.
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MINNE1POLIS TRIB UNE b BUTLDING.
Completely Destroyed by Fire-Only the
Walls Are STANDING.

Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 24.-At mid
night fire which was started in the job
printing room of the Minneapolis Tri-
bune building at 1890 p. m. was burn
ing fiercely, threatening the entire
newspaper row. At 12 o'clock the in
terror of the Tribune building had been
entirely destroyed, although the walls
were still standing. The S. E. Olsen
companys department store is on fire,
but the fire department expected to be
able to save it. The Journal-Times
building is thought to be safe. An un-
confirmed runor was current that two
men vino were in the Tribune building
were missing. The Benz Wholesale Lii
quor company and several smaller
firms will suffer damage. Several ex-
plosions have occurred.