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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
F4TiL FIRE IN OMAHA.
Two Lady Mnccabees Killed and Large
Number Terribly injured.


| Omaha, March 21.-Comparatively in
| significant in material destruction, but
appalling in it's harvest of death and
suffering, was fire that partially de-
stroyed the Patterson block at Seven
teenth and Douglass streets this after
noon. The killed are Mrs. Thomas Tay-
lor and Mrs. Anna Schamel.
The injured include: Mrs. G. r. Bros
Illus, face and hands burned; Mrs. A..
King, face badly burned; Mrs. A. Sam
uelson, face and hands severely burned
and both wrists broken May Samuel
son, five years old, burned on hands and
face; Mrs. G. D. Wilson, face, hands
and shoulders burned; Mrs. j. C. Holt,
face and hands burned; Marguerite
Holt hands and face burned, injured
internally, may die; Mrs. C. Hopkins,
face and hands badly burned; Mrs.
Mary Sullivan, hands and face severely
burned; Mrs w. A. Reed, hands and
face severely burned; Mrs Edward
Schiner, face, body and hands burned,
DdQ cut On ilSdu, w III pJbDdDlS lle, WI D.
French, face and hands burned; Mrs. A.
A. Smith, face and hands badly burned,
injuries fatal; Mrs. c. E. Allen, face and
hands badly burned, cut by glass; Mrs.
Thomas Thornton, face and hands
burned severely; Walter Scott, hands
and face severely burned; unknown
man, badly burned on hands and face;
Steve Williams, five years old, face and
hands burned; Fireman William Guild
ed, suffocated and fell from ladder, will
probably die; Lieutenant James Adams.
injured about hips by falling down.
stairs.
The fire originated from a gasoline
stove explosion in room in the rear
of the third floor of the building and
next to the elevator shaft. II was not
discovered until it had spread to the ad-
Joining apartments and the entire floor
was filed with smoke and flame About
twenty members of the Women's Lodge
of Maccapees were attending a commit
tee meeting in the front waiting room
on the same floor. They were uncon-
scious of danger until a janitor threw
open the door and told them to get out
before the flames cut them off. The
warning came too late. The fire swept
through the binding smoke and reach
ed the street with hands and face blis-
tered The rest faced a solid wall Of
flame. There was a fire escape at the
south front of the building, but none of
them thought of it. They rushed
panic stricken to the windows, through
which the smoke was already pouring.
The fire scarcely foot behind them
caught their clothing and scorched
their faces.
In another instant the spectators at
tracted by the clouds of smoke were
Mortified to see women open a window
and fall heavily to the sidewalk They
We're quickly carried into the Office of
a physician across the street. Most Of
them were bleeding from severe cuts
and bruises and all were burned until
their skin hung In shreds. AS fast as
dressings could be applied the victims
were taken to the Clarkson hospital.
Mrs. Taylor and Mrs Schamel died
without recovering consciousness. Tho
loss will not exceed $4,000,
half of which was on the building. The
loss is fully covered by insurance.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE
CONTENTION DELIHITING FROM
TIERS IN THE NILE VALLEY.
Signed Last Night by Premier Salisbury
and the French Ambassadors, M. Paul
CamboM-Great Britain Retains Bnhr-
EI-GhazaI, With Darfur-The Com
CesstOns to France,

London, March 21.-The convention
between Great Britain and France de-
limiting their respective frontiers in the
valley of the Nile was signed tonight
by the Marquis of Salisbury and the
French ambassador, M. Paul Cambon,
respectively. Broadly stated, the condi-
tions of the convention are as follows:
The exact frontier from the northern
line of Bahr- Ell -Ghazal to latitude fif-
teen is to be determined by commits
sion it being agreed that Great Britain
shall retain Bahr- El-Ghazal, with Dar-
fur; France keeping Wadai Cor Waday),
west of Darfur; the Bargermia, south
of Lake Chad; Kanom, north OF Lake
Chad, and generally speaking, the terri
tory east and north of Lake Charles
lying north of the fifteenth parallel.
The French sphere will extend south OF
the tropic of Cancer to the western
limit of the Libyan desert The signers
agree to an equality of commercial
treaties. The latter clause permits
France to establish commercial houses
on the Nile and it's affluents. They also
undertake to refrain from political or
territorial rights outside of the frontiers
fixed by the convention.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
ANOTHER EXPLOSION IN FRANCE.
One in War Department Laboratory
Three Officers Injured.

Paris, March 21.-The series of eXplo-
sons in government ammunition depots
which commenced with the terrible dis
aster at La Goubran, followed on Satur-
day with explosions at Bourges and at
Marselles, was continued this evening,
when an alarming explosion occurred
in a laboratory of explosives attached
to the war department, where expert
ments were being made with new
kind of gunpowder. Chief Engineer
Viel, Assistant Engineer D'Ouville and
a third official were injured. All the
windows in the neighborhood were
smashed and considerable other dam
age was done. Although 1t is not be-
lieved that the explosion was the result
of foul play, great excitement ensued.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
THE ARMY-BEEF INQUIRY
DIR. NICHOLAS SEM GIVES SOME
IMPORTANT TESTIMONY,
Served in Cubn and Porto Rico, Canned
Beef Not Roasted but tBOiled-Tasteless
and Lacked Nutritious Qua1ittes--This
Apparent In Condition Of Men Who
Returned from Cuba.

Chicago, March 21.--The government
court of inquiry tonight examined two
| witnesses with reference to the beef
question, DR.. Nicholas Sem and Lieu
tenant Colonel A. w. Corliss. DR.. Sem
disapproved of canned roast beef as an
army ration for any length of time, and
Colonel Corliss told of the soldiers dis
like Of it, The court will hold an all
day session tomorrow, expecting to
leave for New York tomorrow evening.
| The witnesses will be those suggested
by Major Lee in behalf Of Major Gem
eral Miles.
| DR.. Nicholas Sem of Chicago, who
served in Cuba and Porto Rico, testified
that the troops in Cuba lived largely OH
canned roast beef and bacon. He had
reason to believe that the canned beef
was not roasted but boiled. 1t was
tasteless and certainly appeared to lack
| nutritious qualities, as was apparent
from the condition Of the men who re-
turned from Cuba-men who had never
been i'll, but were greatly weakened. He
believed the meat was overdone, that
there was some fault in the process OF
preparation, that the process had NOT
been perfected. The bacon was Of Door
quality He could say nothing about
refrigerated beef because he did not ser
any of 1t in Cuba or Porto Rico. He
made no formal inspection Of the can
ned roast beef. but had eaten some Of
It, The meat was Of good quality, but
overlooked in boiling. He thought one
of the meat supplies for the army
should be dried. When the packers
learned how to make real roast beef ho
thought 1t would be an excellent thing
but not as an exclusive diet The can.
ned roast beef was used extensively III
Cuba, but the ration in Porto Rico
seems to be better prepared
The witness stated that the meat as
prepared by the packers according to
the testimony given would not lose
much of it's nutrition on account OF be-
ing boiled in the cans. He saw no evil
dence of the use of chemicals in the
canned roast beef He had heard or
cases of ptomaine toxication, but did
not see any. The witness could not say
whether the fresh meat he ate in Porto
Rico was refrigerated meat or not He
thought it was the latter. The meat
was wholesome and palatable.
General A. w Corliss, who was at-sS
tached to the Seventh infantry In Cuba,
testified that he was shot on the hrSt
day of July and knew nothing Of con-
ditions there after that. 'Up to that
time" he said 1--WE got a good deal OF
canned corned beef and canned roast
beef, also bacon in small quantities.
Complaints were received about the
roast beef; it was disliked very much,
We tried to eat the canned roast beef
and did eat it, but had to mix it up with
hard-tack and fry it. We tried to eat II tS
plain, but could not; it made us sick
and gave us bowel trouble" Major Lee
did not examine the witnesses and the
court had no questions to ask. The
court adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing M
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
WASHINGTON STIRRED.
Conflicting Emotions Caused by Con-
Trajectory HepOrts,

Washington, March 21.-Seldom has
official Washington been more COM
pletely stirred by conflicting emotions
than 1t was to-day by the announce
ment, first, of the death of Hon. John
Sherman and then by the contradiction
of the report, which came few hours
later, the one giving relief which was
as marked as was the sorrow produced
by the other. The first report which
came from New York, was received at
o'clock and was circulated in the de-
partments just before they closed The
announcement seemed to follow natu-
rally the other cablegrams of the day
stating that the venerable statesman's
condition had grown worse since yes
terday, and there was a universal ex-
preston of regret and in many cases OF
personal distress over the news. Min
isters, senators and members OF the
house expressed deep sorrow, speaking
in terms Of admiration of the ex-secre-
tary of state.
The contradiction of the first report
did not arrive until $3.50 o'clock. 1t
came to the Associated Press in the
shape of positive statement from San
tiago. This dispatch was Immediately
given as wide circulation in the city as
it was possible to receive at that hour
Secretary Hay was placed in possession
of copy of the dispatch, as was also
Mrs. Sherman. Mr.. Hay then express
ed his belief that the first news was in
correct.
The report of the death of Mr.. Sher-
man took many persons, friends and
others to his house on K street. The
reading later of the message denying
the death of the statesman caused great
ioy The reading of it had scarcely
been concluded by those present, when
Mrs. McCallum, the adopted daughter
of Senator and Mrs Sherman, burst into
the room, accompanied by the daughter
of General Miles. They had received
the news through a telephone message
from the Associated Press while at
General Miles house and had hurried
over to impart it to the rest OF the
family. "It has been a trying day.
said Mrs. McCallum, "but all is we'll
again"
There were neartrelL reJolclHsS OH lHe
part of all who had assembled at the
house when they realized 1T was true
that the invalid was better and might
vet be restored to them. Mrs Sherman
was one person of the senator's house
hold who neither suffered from the first
announcement nor rejoiced over the
second. She was not informed of either
Mrs. Sherman has been quite Ill from
paralytic attack for several months and
had never been informed even of the
4 senator's illness for fear of its effect
upon her Already many kilograms of
coincidence had been received and per-
sonal friends called at the house.
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Valuation of Property In Boston,

Boston March 21.-The annual report
Of the assessing department of the city
for the financial year ending January
81, 1898, appeared to-day. 1t shows that
the total number of polls recorded for
assessment was 160,929. The total valu-
alton of the city upon which taxes were
assessed for the financial year of 1S9S-99
was $1,036, ,690,57S. The total amount Of
property in the city that is exempt is
$172, 2,926,67S.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22

London, March 22.-The Liverpool
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
says that information has been received
there from Sierra Leone, on the west
coast of Africa, that two daughters Of
an American missionary are held in
captivity by the natives of the Mendi
district, their parents having been tor
tured and killed. The British colonial
authorities at Sierra Leone are investi-
eating the case.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
SHOT At DINING Table,
John II, Shayne of Chicago Attacked by
C0mpanion

Chicago, March 21.-John T. Shayne
of this city was shot to-day by H. H.
Hammond, a merchant tailor, while the
two were dining together at the Audi
torium Annex. One OF the bullets lodg-
ed in Mr.. Shayne's left shoulder, one in
his thigh and the other in his hip. None
of them, it is thought, will prove fatal
Hammond was arrested but he refuses
to talk. Domestic troubles are said to
be the cause of the shooting.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
Surveying Oy ster Grounds.

Providence, March 21.-Following the
semi-offcial announcement at New Ha-
ven of the details of an oyster trust, a
survey of the local oyster grounds was
begun to-day An off-shoot of the lar
ger company is to be the national oys-
ter company of this city, organized un-
der West Virginia laws. The state
ment that the oyster plants along the
greater part of Narragansett Bay had
already been secured is premature.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
THE POPE,S HEALTH.
Reported to be GOod-Grievcd at False
Stories.

Rome, March 21.-The pope's physi-
clans, DIR. Lapponi and Prof. Mazzoni,
visited his holiness at o'clock this af-
ternoon and found his general health
good and the seat of the recent opera
ton in excellent condition. While con-
versing with them, the Pope expressed
deep grief at the false stories circulated
as to his health, especially the reports
aboutoa a second operation, which had
so disturbed Catholics, so deeply inter-
ested in his welfare. After the visit the
physicians declared that his condition
of health, all through, could not be bet
ter.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN FLEET
Significance In an appointment to New
Foundiand Squadron.

st. Johns, N. F., March 2l.-Special
significance attaches to the appoint
ment of Commodore Clifford to COM
mand the British squadron in New
foundand waters during the coming
fishing season. No officer so far ad-
vanced in the British navy list was
ever before appointed to this command,
he being the senior of every officer in
the British North American fleet, ex-
cept Admiral Fisher His selection Is
regarded as indicating determination
on the part of Great Britain to enforce
a settlement of disputed questions in
this quarter by strengthening the
squadron
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
HARTARD FOOTBALL.
schedule for Next Year Announced
Yale Game November 13.

Cambridge, Mass, March 21.-The fol-
lowing schedule Of games of the Har-
ward football team next season was
made public to-day: September 30, Will
liams at Cambridge; October z, Wes-
leyan at Cambridge; October IL, Am
herst at Cambridge; October IA, West
Point at West Point; October 18, Bates
at Cambridge; October q, Wisconsin at
Cambridge; October "a. Carlisle Indians
at Cambridge; November 4, Pennsylva-
MIA at Philadelphia; November IL, Dart
mouth at Cambridge; November IS,
Yale at Cambridge
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Dnnbury Despatch suspends.

Danbury, Conn.,, March 21.-The Dam
bury Dispatch, a morning issue, which
has been in existence for upwards Of
six years, has suspended publication,
although the managers state that the
suspension is but temporary. 1t was
democratic in politics.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22

Madrid March 21.-The queen regent
has signed the decree giving M. Jules
Cambon, French amba ssador at Wash
ington, full power to represent Spain
in the exchange of treaties Of peace
with the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
DISPATCH no SECRETARY LONG.


Washington, March 21.-Secretary
Long received word to-day from Cap
tain Cooper of the cruiser Chicago, say
ing that the vessel had met the Paris
off Kingston, Jamaica. The Chicago
was despatched by the navy department
to Kingston to bring Mr.. Sherman to the
United States Immediately, as the Paris
was not expected to return with her
excursionists for some time. The Chi
cago, however, did not reach Kingston
in time, but upon meeting the Paris
made arrangements to take Mr.. Sher
man off the latter vessel on Friday, the
change to be made at Caimanera, few
miles east of Santiago. Captain Coop
er's despatch was as follows:
"Cailnanera, Cuba, March q.
MET Paris yesterday off Kingston
bound for Santiago, coal here, take
sherman on board Friday"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
FOR MAYOR OF STAMFORD.
Edward j. Tupper Nominated by Re
publicans Over Israel p. Taft.

Stamford, Conn.,, March 21.-At a
very spirited republican caucus held to-
night Edward j. Tupper received the
nomination for mayor, defeating his
strongest opponent Israel P. Taft by
2S votes. Both gentlemen have been
members Of the council the past year.
The other nominations include council
man-at-arge, Henry f. Devens; city
clerk, William e. Brown; treasurer
Henry d. Riker; auditor, Fred Moores;
sheriff. George Eagle.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
NOMINATIONs IN BRIDGEPORT.
Republicans Name Hugh Sterling 70,
Mayor and A. E. Lavery for Clerk.

MayOrand A. E. Lavery for Clerk
Bridgeport, March 21.-The republi-
cans held their city and town conven-
ton tonight and Hugh Sterling receiv-
ed the nomination for mayor, Albert e.
Lavery for city clerk Lyman M. Turney
for city treasurer and eX-Postmaster
The democratic primaries were also held
and indications point strongly for a tri-
umph for ex-Mayor Frank e. Clark.
There was a heavy vote pclled and in
no district were there less than two,
tickets.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22

Washington, March 22.--At half-past
twelve o'clock this morning, Mr.. Mccall
lum. the husband of ex-Secretary Sher-
mans adopted daughter, said nothing
had been received at the house from
friends-aboard the Paris regarding the
ex-senator's condition.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
Cuban ARMY Has Only 1925 Men.

Havana, March 21.-As the result Of
an official inquiry it is learned that
the Cuban army has only 1929 men all
told, including corporals and sergeants,
but excluding commissioned officers.
General Gomez originally reported that
there were $4,000, commissioned and
non commissioned officers included.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
Delegate to Grand Court,

Court Yale, Foresters of America, met
last night and elected M. j. Began
delegate to the Grand Court of Forest
ers which meets in Meriden May 12.
John 8. Washing was elected alternate.
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FOR MAYOR OF DANBURY.

THU OeHoCr"tH RenOmfMate Charles
Kerr the Present Incumbent
Danbury, March 21.-At the demo-
cratic caucus held tonight, Charles
Kerr, the present incumbent, was re-
onminated for mayor. The campaign
thus far has been the liveliest held in
this city for years, excepting in presi-
Dental campaign. Both parties have
opened headquarters and campaign lit
erature is freely distributed The elec-
ton will take place next Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-03-22
Wireless Telegraphy.

| Berlin, March 21.-Emperor William
to-day witnessed practical demon
stration of wireless telegraphy on board
the German second-class cruiser Dreif
at Keil.
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Eminent German GeoIogist Dead.

Berlin, March 21-Dr. Hauer, the en-
inent geologist and member of the privy
council, is dead
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Boston, March 21.--A Globe interview
with Hon. Ames l.. Allen, secretary to
Speaker Reed, at Alfred, Me-, to-day,
never again be a candidate for the pres-
dency of the United States" Mr.. Allen
further said it is Mr.. Reeds disposition
to withdraw from politics entirely. "As
to Mr.. Reeds antagonism in connection
with the Mckinley administration,
there is absolutely nothing in it. With
regard to the war with Spain, Mr.. Reed
has been no more conservative than was
President Mckinley at the beginning.
As to the present war in the Philippines
Mr.. Reed is simply disgusted with it,"
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DAY OF REST FOR M'KINLEY
ENJOYED THE QUIET AND RETIRE.
lTENT OF JEKYL ISLiND.
No Con ference Yet with Speaker Reed
Relations Said to be Unchanged
Speaker Attended Reception Held by
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley for Islanders
but Spent Only Few Minutes There.

Brunswick, Ca, March 21.-President
Mckinley to-day enjoyed a full day OF
quiet and rest in the retirement Of his
temporary abode, and the fine drives OF
Jekyl island night falling without any
conference with Speaker Reed, and SO
far there is no change in the relations
between the two republican leaders, asa
result of their simultaneous presence on
the island. The weather for days
outing could not have been finer. There
was an informal sort of reception in the
Baker cottage about 1 o'clock at which
all the members of the islands colony
were presented to President and Mrs.
Mckinley. Speaker Reed called rather
late and spent a few minutes, shaking
hands with the president and chatting
with him and the others present.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-31

A fishing boat containing Abraham
Junth and Oscar Juntu. two brothers,
capsiHed on the bar yesterday afternoon
and both men were dNDwcnd, The Fort
stevens life saving crew went to their
rescue and succeeded In saving tina boa,
and net, but failed TO reach the men IL
time The boat belonged to the Columbia
River packers, and bore license No, OS99
The Increased run OF salmon Is tempting
the fishermen to take unusual risks, aud
the thick weather and
rough water the extreme lower river was
crowded yesterday With boats, some OF
them evca ventNring outside Roth life
saving crews. Forts Candy and stevens,
were on duty the entire hay. standing by
70 render assistance In the numerous
mlshaps which occurred A boat known
to have been outside fahed 10 repsrt In
al a late hour last night. and Is believed
to have eoae down, Tue chances taksH
by the fishermen Is imposing a hardship
on the life saving crews NJ the men
mako unreasonable ventures in their 30.
lance upon help trOn the life boats In
ease trouble occurs
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-31
Shanahan Bros.

given by the men who bad worn the gray
hearty and warmer rSccp,iou, n pos
shle, than thsy had before tcolVea
Tho freedom Of the city was tholrs. Ast
no, a cest " pay would be taken for aAy'
thing the AAller bCvs wished
Mr., Chase vAs close Observer at th'
parade yesterday and ssnday Of the eve.
lutious and personnel ot tho Agorla IL
vision OF tho naVJ reserve. and ne pays
Lieutenant Sherman tRc compliment -
having a command that Will compsso
mos, tav0r.,hy with the naval reserve
organizations OF San Francisco ssd Tho
eastern cities where he visited,
Mr Clasc says some " his tate oom-
radca will rt-cnlls, but that most VI them
will settle down and engage In soAe civil
psrsuh. as 10 win de-
Mr. Clsss brought home a number q
souvenirs from the spAnhh
shlps sunk In Manila bay. a. also = lot
ot valuable curioA that he picked up In
the various ports he has visited At the
rcducs, OF number ~ triepds, he will
place them upon exhibitor al a plAos
wheru his lady and gcnuonen frisads
can Inspect thets-