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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
ADJOURNED FOR 4 WEEK.
Hearing on Resolution for 1nvestiga- ton of Insurance eCOmmissioner'sO Office.

Hearing on Resolution for Investiga-
 ton of Insurance eCommissioner's Offcc
 The judiciary committee of the gen.
 eral assembly was to have held hear
 ing yesterday on the resolution intro-
 duced by Mr. Kennedy of Derby, for an investigation of the legal expenses of
 the state insurance commissioners of-
 flee in the case of Commissioner Betts
 against the Aetna Life Insurance com
 pany. As the framer of the resolution,
 Henry c. O'Sullivan of this city, was
 not ready to present his evidence, the
 committee decided to adjourn the hear
 ing until next Wednesday. MT O'Sulli-
 van was on hand, but stated that ow-
 ing to the fact that he did not receive
 notice until very late Tuesday night while in Waterbury that the hearing would be held yesterday, he was unpre- pared with documentary evidence, and that his counsel a New Haven attorney, was in New York. He did not have any witnesses in attendance. He stated that should a continuance of week be granted him he would be ready to prove his charges that the matter need- ed investigation. Commissioner BettS was present and insisted that the reso- lution be heard. He wanted his depart ment investigated if the committee of the judiciary should think it necessary after hearing MT. O'Sullivan. His books, records and all that pertained to the case was within easy access and he said he did not relish the idea of postpone ment. Counsel John w. filling and James T. Moran of New Haven and Judge Hungerford of New Britain, who were counsel for Insurance Commission er Betts in the suit against the Aetna Life Insurance committee, were pres- ent, rot as counsel, but to state the facts.
 MT OSullivan, when pressed for q specific statement of what he would prove, said that he intended to- bring l witness who would testify that the sum of $5O,000 had been sent to a man Il New Haven to use to induce Commits | sioner Betts to consent to a settlement lut of court. MT O'Sullivan said he did | lot accuse Commissioner Betts of mal- | 'easance nor did he assert that MT | 3etts' counsel knew of the payment of | his money but his (O'Sullivan's) ! witness would testify that Mir Betts . lid receive some of the money. The . rearing went over for one week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
Comment of London Papers.

London, March 30.--The morning pa- pers comment on the serious news from Samoa, the presumption being that the cruiser Tauranga was stopped at the Fiji islands, because required for ser vice at Samoa. The Standard says: "The rebellous chiefs must be coerced and punished; and something more than a nominal penalty will be requir- ed for the blood of British and Ameri- can sailors. The German authorities at Apia have incurred a heavy responsibil- ity. We cannot believe that Berlin will uphold their action, as it is not worth Germanys while to quarrel with Eng land and the United States over Samoa
 The Daily Chronicle says: There is only one alternative. Germany must remove her consul (Herr Rose) or go out of the protectorate.
 The Morning Post commenting upon the mystery surrounding the affair" and the 'impossibility of reconciling the events in Samoa with diplomatic assurances lately given by Berlin and Washington" says: Admiral Kautz and his coadjutors were not competent to dismiss the provisional government. The single bright spot in this dark bus mess is that the Americans and Brit ish fought splendidly together"
 The Daily Mail says: 'It is a conso lation to think that, as in Crete, the spilline of British and American blood will bring solution of the crisis. All three powers should recall their con- sulS and as the friendshin of Carr,,,,, is the pivot of our foreign policy, her wishes should be respected in the final
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30

tions. The Porpoise shelled the villages east and west of Apia and captured many boats. The Americans and Brit ish are fighting splendidly together, but there is bitter feeling against the Germans. Two men, a German and British subject, have been arrested as spies.
 The British cruiser Tauranga, which, it is understood, was intending to annex the Tonga Islands, in the Pacific, was intercepted at Suva capital of the Fiji Islands, by order of the government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
MT. Hamilton stiIl in the Race.

Reports have been circulated within a day or two that c. s. Hamilton had dropped out of the race for the may orally nomination. These reports were denied last night by MT. Hamilton, who said that they were entirely without foundation in fact. A delegation of a large number of leading citizens and prominent democrats of the Twelfth ward called on MT. Hamilton at his of flee last evening and urged hls present. ing a ticket in that ward. At their re- quest he consented to do so, and a tick ' ct was prepared which will be present. ed to the voters of the Twelfth ward to-day. It contains the names of many prominent democrats of that ward who have strong confidence that this ticket will win in that ward.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
MISSION OF THE T4TRJNGd
Captain of British Cruiser Says His
 Mission Is Accommodated

Tonga Islands, March 23, via Auck- land, New Zealand, March 29.-The British cruiser Tauranga arrived here on March under sealed orders and on a secret mission, It is surmiscd that her visit was the result of rumors of intended German annexation, the cruis- CT aiming to secure an agreement that if any nation is to annex the Tonga Islands it shall be England. The cap tain of the Tauranga, before leaving on March IS, said that he had accomplished his mission satisfactorily and that the German incident had been overrated, the German claims being trifling, ex- cept as to the right of a coaling station in the Island of Vavao.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
FITZSI1TNONS AND JEFFRLES. Articles Signed for Fight Before Coney Island Athletic Club.

New York, March 29.-Managers Bra- dy and Julian, acting for James J. Jeff fries and Robert Fitzsimmons, this af- ternoon signed articles of agreement for a fight before the Coney Island Sport ty-fve-round bout, Marquis of Queens bury rules. to take place between 12 o'clock noon and 2 p. m. on May 26. George Siler will act as referee Five ounce gloves are to be used. The fight will be for $20,00O, with 66 2-3 per cent. of the revenue derived from the pictures to be paid to the men, Fitzsimmons and Jeffries and the club each posted $2,500 to bind the agreement.
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FELL AG4INST SPIKED RAILING.
Unfortunate Accident to an Old Man on
 Congress Avenue.

About S:15 o'clock last evening as Stephen McDermott, an elderly man and a laborer, residing at No. 20 Ann street, was walking up Congress avenue he met with a serious accident in front of No. 365 Congress avenue The old man tripped on the sidewalk and fell against an iron railing. On top of the railing was a row of sharp spikes, and he fell against these, badly lacerating his head and face. Sergeant Williams and Patrolman McGrath of the How ard avenue station happened to be near by and they summoned Police Surgeon Butler. Dr. Butler called an ambu- lance and MT McDermott was taken to the New Haven hospital, where it was found that his injuries were not se- rious.
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Driver Thrown Out of Ills Wagon and
 Badly Bruised.

A team belonging to Liveryman Fer hauser ran away about 80 last night on Columbus avenue. Oppertshauser started to turn down Columbus avenue. As he turned the corner the horses started to run, and before they had gone far the wagon was overturned and the occupant was thrown out. He re- ceived severe bruises and cuts about the head and shoulders, but was not seri- ousIy hurt. The team was caught far ther down the street.
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PAGAN AGAIN ON THE STAND
CROSS-E.I1 f MINED BY COUNSEL FOR
 GENERAL MILES.
Apparent Effort to Show That Senator Hanna Had Sought to Influence the Beef fCOntracts-Gen. Eagan Not Aware That Hanna Was Ever Present When Contracts Were Being Discussed.

Washington, March 29.-The military
 court appointed to inquire into Generai
 Miles charges concerning the beef sup
 piled to the army during the Spanish
 war had former Commissary General
 Eagan before it to-day on recall, and
 also heard the testimony of Rear Ad-
 miral Stewart and Paymaster Colby ot
 the navy, and Major Black and Cap-
 tain Pomeroy, volunteer officers, who
 were engaged in the commissary ser-
 vice at Ponce during General Miles Porto Rican campaign. General Eagan
 testifled that Messrs. Armour x Co.,
 had put in a bid to supply beef to be preserved by a process of their own, but that he had not considered it. He also made a further statement that the twenty-four hour clause in the beef contract had crept in as a clerical er- TOT, saying that in the multitude of matters which had been demanding his attention at the time he had forgotten it's insertion. There was an apparent effort on the part of Major Lee, repre- senting General Miles, to show that Senator Hanna had sought to influence the giving of contracts.
 Do you recall" asked Major Lee, being present when a conversation took place concerning the letting of contracts, when Senator Hanna was persent?"
 "1 never spoke to Senator Hanna in my life" responded General Eagan, and I don't think l would know him if he should step into the room now. He was pointed out to me once, but I don't think I should know him now"
 But" persisted Major Lee, were you ever present where he was when the beef contracts were discussad?"
 T recall was the reply, that the Hsecretary sent for me on one occasion and asked me about the contracts when there were two other gentlemen present in the room with him, I stated to him that the contracts had already been let and that nothing more could be done But if Senator Hanna was one of the men present I was not aware of the fact"
 Explaining the purchases of the canned roast beef, General Eagan said that during the entire war not to ex- ceed twenty-four days rations all told of it for the entire army had been is- sued. It was only intended as a make shift to be used when fresh meat could not be secured. General Eagan said he | had had many conversations with men protesting to represent the Texas cattle | interests who wanted to furnish beef on | the hoof, but he did not recall express ing the opinion that beef on the block | or on the hoof would be the best form in which to get meat for the army It | was perfectly well understood at all l times that he preferred refrigerated beef. He remembered that he had for bidden his office to one of these men !. because he had obnoxiously persisted. When General IGagans testimony closed he court adjourned for the day with the understanding that some wit 1osses in General Miles behalf would be heard tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
ABOUT 50 PERSONS DROWNED
A HFUL EXPLOSION ON THE MISSES
 SIPPI 4TTYLER, MO.
The Steamer Rowena Lee Suddenly
 Except the Captain and One of the Crew-Thirty-onc Passengers Were

St. Louis, Mo, March 29.-A special
 to the Republic from New Madrid, Mo-,
 says: The steamer Rowena Lee, with
 about thirty-one passengers aboard, be-
 sides her crew, exploded on the Missis-
 sippi river opposite Tyler, Mo-. th!s af- 1 ternoon and immediately sank with all
 on board except Captain George Car veil and one of the crew. The steamer left Cairo with sixteen passengers bound for Memphis. At Charlottesville, Mo, she took aboard fifteen more pas sengers. It is estimated that with all the passengers and crew she had fifty persons on board. At the next landing at Tyler, Mo-, at 4 o'clock the steamer backed into mid-stream to proceed on her journey.
 The steamer had just reached the middle of the river when she suddenly stopped and lurched as if snag had been struck. The next moment the boat parted in the middle a volume of steam and debris arose and the detonation of an explosion thundered over the water The following Is list of the crew: Cap tain George Carvell, First Clerk l.. K. Booker, Second Clerk Gustave Mitchell, Third Clerk Sam Lewis, Pilots Sid Smith and F. Banks, Mates John Crasty and Patrick Flanagan, Engineers Albert Calder and Frank Stull, Steward George W. Todd, Mail Clerk M. T. Kelly. Most of the crew lived in Memphis. Among the passengers were: M. c. Lewis, trav- cling freight agent for the Lee line, and s. c. Humphrey, general agent for the Chicago Mill and Lumber company, of Cairo. The boat was the property of the Lees, at Memphis.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30

| General D. w. Flagler was born in
 New York on June 24 1887, and was ap-
 pointed to the military academy from | that state July 1, 1856. He was gradu- ated Mo- in the class of 1861, and was | appointed second lieutentnt of ord-
 nance. He served with credit through
 out the War of the Rebellion. His earliest military service was in connec-
 tion with the drilling of volunteers at Washington, after which he acted as
 aide-de-camp to Colonel Hunter in the
 Manasses campaign, being engaged Ill the first battle of Bull Run. He was
 afterwards aide-de-camp to General
 McDowell in the defense of Washing
 ton. After a short service as ordnance
 officer at the Allegheny arsenal, Penn
 sylvania, he accompanies General
 Burnside's expedition to North Carolina
 as chief of ordnance, and was engaged
 in the battle of and capture of Roanoke
 Island; also in the attack on Newborn,
 N. C., the capture of Fort Macon, the
 Maryland campaign with the Army of the Potomac and in the battles of South Mountain, Fredericksburg, Chancellors- vile and Gettysburg. In October 1863, he was assigned to inspection duty at the West Point Foundry, New York, and remained until May, 1864, when he was transferred to duty in the ordnance office at Washington, where he served until June IS, 1865. He was breveted three times during the war-frst as captain for gallant services at the bat tie of Newborn; second as major for meritorious services at the siege of Fort Macon, and third as lieutenant colonel for distinguished services in the field. Since the war he had served at various stations on ordnance duty and had ren- dered most important service in the de- velopment of the ordnance department of the army. He served consecutively at Waterville arsenal New York; at Augusta arsenal, Georgia: Rock Island arsenal, Illinois; Fort Monroe arsenal, Virginia Fort Union arsenal, New Mexico; San Antonio arsenal, Texas; Frankfort arsenal, Pennsylvania, and Watertown arsenal, Massachusetts. He reached the grade of lieutenant colonel of ordnance in August, 1881, and the grade of colonel in September, 1890 While in command of Watertown arse nal, in January, 1891, he was promoted to brigadier general and chief of ord- nance, and had since served in that ca- pacity with conspicuous success. He was one of the most popular officers in the army.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
ONE WOMAN UHTPS ANOTHER An Unusual Scene the Street in
 Lowell, Mass.

Lynn, Mass. March 29.-Mrs. Isabelle Wynlan. wife of prominent real estate dealer, attacked Mrs. Alice Futile with horse whip on the street here to-day. The affair followed meeting of the two women, when Mrs. Wyman drew the whip from beneath her coat and before passers-by could interfere, had struck Mrs. Tuttle several times across the face. Later a warrant was issued for Mrs. Wyman's arrest, The cause of the affair is not clear.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
Harvard Women to issue Pnper

Cambridge, Mass, March 29.-The students of Radcliffe college have de- cided on the publication of a college pa Der and with that end in view have elected a staff with Miss Mary Dean 99 as managing editor. The primary ob ject of the paper is to keep the gradu ates of the college in touch with cur rent events at Cambridge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
TRIED TO "RUN THE TOWN"
Two Men Get Killed While Shootinc
 Ont Lights in Texns

Dallas, Tex, March 29.-Robert Lynch and Robert Finch have been shot and killed at Brandon, while trying to run the town" They were drunk and pro- posed to shoot out the lights. Constable Hoakes tried to arrest them, they re- sisted and the shooting became general After the smoke cleared away Lynch and Finch were found dead
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
HaS Wrecked Crew Aboard

Brodhead March 29.-When passing this point to-day the British steamer Jersey City, New York for Bristol, sig nailed that a vessel, whose name she did not give, had been wrecked and the crew of nine persons saved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
YlLE DEFEATS MINH ATTAIN.
First IsaeebaI Game of the Season in
 New York;

New York, March 29-Baseball in New York for this esason was inaugur- ated to-day when the ball tossers of Yale university played against the Jas pers of Manhattan college. In spite of the cold weather there was an attend- ance of several hundred, mainly colleg- ians. The field was in fair condition. Score.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
The American Troops Within Cannon Range of the Fi|-
 ipino Stronghold.
A REPORT FROM GEN. OTIS
SAYS YESTERDAY,S CASUALTIES
 NUMBER ABOUT SEVENTY.
Very Severe Fighting in the Afternoon
 Fierce Resistance Ma de by the Filipi- nos to the Crossing of the River Gui-
 guinto-The Railroad Nearly Re-

Sulhto-Ine NnlIrOau NeafAy Ao-
 paired to the Extreme Front.
 Washington, March 2o.--The follow ing advices from Manila were received by the war department tonight:
 Manila, March 30, 1899.
 McArthur advanced at o'clock yes- terday morning for Marilao. Passed rapidly to Bocave. At 11:45 took up advance for Bigaa and at 3:15 this ,af- ternoon for Guiguinto, three and a half miles from Malolos, reaching that point at o'clock. Casualties for the day about seventy. Fierce fighting in the afternoon. Troops made crossing of river at Guiguinto by working artillery over railroad bridge by hand and swim ming mules against fierce resistance. Column will pass on. Railroad to ex- treme front nearly repaired, and will re-supply troops to-day. Otis.
 Washington, March 29.-The presi- dent to-day discussed with his advis- ors and callers the situation in the Philippines. Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn and Adjutant General Corbin, who have kept close track of the progress of the American army, and the condition of the troops, were with him for some time With them he went over the situation and ex- pressed his pleasure at the good pro- gress General Otis has made. The opinion was given out at the war de- partment that General Otis had ample force at his command and when the regulars now on their way to Manila reach their destination there would be little need of keeping the volunteers in service there. No demands for mus ter out hold good until the formal rati- hcation of peace occurs, and when this will be done is not known. The French ambassador, who has been acting for spain, has no information and does not know when the treaty will be received.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30
KipIing's Father Arrives.

New York, March 29.J. L. Kipling, the father of Rudyard Kipling. arrived here on the steamer Majestic to-day. He hurried to the Grenoble hotel, where he had an affectionate meeting with his son.
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GEN. FLAGLER DEAD.
Chief of Ordnance Department Passes
 Away ut Old Point Comfort.

Newport News, Va, March 29.-Brig- adler General D. w. Flagler, chief or ordnance, U. $. A., is dead. After many weeks of suffering from rheuma- tism, which recently developed acute and distressing phases, General Flagler passed away this afternoon at the Hy- gea hotel at Old Point Comfort, whith- CT he came three weeks ago by advice of his physician. The generals wife and daughter were at his bedside dur removed to Washington tomorrow af- ternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30

Memphis, Tenn, March 29.-From local river men it is ascertained that the steamer Rowena Lee carried a cabin crew of about fifteen officers and deck crew numbering thirty. Add to these a fair number of passengers taken at Cairo and other points, it can be reas- board when the disaster occurred.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-03-30

Washington, March 29.--The follow ing advices from Manila were received by the war department tonight:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-07
Death of John n. Lemen

The death Mr.. John N. Lemon,
which occurred at his home in Mil
waukee this week, removes from earth
one OF Iowa county's early, and most
respected citizens. Possessed of a
kind genial nature, everyone who
knew him was his friend. His home
was for long time in the town of
Eden, but number of years ago he
removed to Milwaukee, to be with his
children. He had been in declining
health for some time and his death
was not unexpected.
Mr.. Lemen was truly honest man,
and ever faithful to his convcictors of
right and duty. His kindly greeting
will be missed by his old friends and
neighbors but his memory will remain
with them as one who tried to make
the world brighter and better. His
remains were brought home for
burial.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-07
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver of Philadelphia. was
the subject, is narrated by him a. fol-
lows ~ was in most dreadful con-
dition. My skin was almost yellow,
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain con-
tinually in back aud sides, no
appetite gradually growing weaker
day by day. Three physicians had
given me up. Fortunately, friend
advised trying Electric Bitters: and to
my great Joy and surprise, the first
bottle made decided Improvement,
| continued their use for three weeks,
and am now Il we'll man. | know they
saved my life, and robbed the grave
of another victim. No one should
fail to try them, Only so cts, guaran-
teed, at w. II. Prideaux's drug store.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-07

Captain Mob, a canny Scot, was
once in command of a troopship re-
turning from India. On board he had
as passengers three ladies, all wives of
officers in her majesty's service.
Now, 1t fell out that the cabin al
lotted to them was fitted up to accom-
modate four, and consequently it con-
tanned four wash basins, one Of which
was far larger than the other three.
For the right to use this especial
basin each lady put forth her claim,
citing her husbands position in the
army. But the husbands, unfortunate
ly. all proved to be of equal rank, so
to clinch the matter the trio bearded
the captain In his cabin.
I'VE will leave it entirely to you,
captain" they said, land abide by your
decision"
Captain McB- cogitated duly and
then declared solemnly, with the faint
est twinkle in his gray eyes:
"Leddies. rs it is no matter o rank,
l think it wull be that the oldest
amang We suld have the beegest bowl"
With murmured thanks they filed out
again, but that basin was never used
during the voyage.-Spare Moments.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-09-07
Death of Francis Walsh.

Darlington journal,
At his home in this city Sept. !,
1898, Mr.. Francis Walsh in the 10Th
year of his age.
For more then forty years Mr.,
Walsh has been u resident of this
community; was and upright, honest
man, and enjoyed the confidence and
respect of all who knew him. At the
commencement of the Civil war he
enlisted from this city in Co. H., Bird
Wis. Inf, and latter on served in the
2nd Wis. Cavalry until the close of
the war. Funeral services were held
Monday forenoon at St. Mary's
church, Rev. Nj. Harmon officiating,
and large number of friends and
acquaintance attended the services.
Harvey Post, G. A. r., of this city,
attended in II body and buried their
old commradc in the Catholic GEM
etery with due honors. Old comradc,
farewell.