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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
MASTS FOR CUP DEFENDER.
The COnstitution Will Have Steel
 Telescoping Topmnst.


 Bristol. R. l., April 25.-From trust worthy source 1t was ascerta!ned to- day that the actual length of the steel mainmast of the Constitution Is 10S feet and length of the new steel main boom is no feet. It looks now from move- ments going on in the steel shop that the Constitution will have a steel telescop- ing topmast, although none of the tele- scope fittings are as yet adjusted to the mast head. She will also have a wood en topmast. The job of adjusting the rudder in place has been carried out. It is shaped, covered with Tobin bronze plating, the interior being pack ed with wood shaped to fit neatly.
 The machinery at the shops are being operated until 10 o'clock at night be- cause of desire to hurry the construc- tion of the main boom. Metal workers have given way to carpenters, on board the yacht the latter being busied in putting on the companions and sky lights and finishing up part of the work begun some time ago on hatch coam- ings. A number of mechanics are at work down below to-day closing seams, trimming up and putting things in shape generally.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
PANIC ON NEW FORK "L.o
Cylinder of a Locomotive Blows Out
 Some Wild Scenes.

Cylinder of Locomotive Blows Out Some Wild Scenes.
 New York, April 25.-The cylinder of an elevated locomotive blew out over Thirty-fourth street at 6 o'clock to- night, just when traffic was at it's height. It weighed about thirty pounds and fell with crash to the pavement. Then bounding off the metal smashed through the side of a crowded surface car.
 Excitement of the widest sort fol- lowed The engine above, brought to a. standstill, belching forth steam, the crash of glass and the shrieks of the women in the damaged surface car ada ed to the tumult. Several women faint ed and the men made frantic efforts to escape, crowding and bruising their weaker fellow passengers in the car.
 Lucy Wetzel, twenty years of age, of Corona, l.. l., had one of her eyes al- most knocked out by piece of glass and her left shoulder was dislocated. She will probably lose her eyesight. Two other women and one man were severely cut and bruised but went home after an ambulance surgeon had dressed their wounds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
CHINA,s REFORM BOARD.
Imperial Decree Apparently Confers
 Full Power.

Pekin, April 25.-The imperial decree, recently issued, appointing a board to inquire fully into the question of re- forms and to report the result to the emperor, apparently confers full power for administrative purposes upon the board.
 The court through the minister of Japan, will thank that country for it's intervention in connection with the Manchurian convention, and will ex- press hope that the good offices of Japan may be continued in the future preservation of the highest interests of Asia.''
 Reports from Sian Flu say that the tribute received there is enormous. A number of carpenters awning makers and upholsterers have been ordered to proceed to Sian Flu to build suitable quarters for the residence of the court, if it should become necessary to re- main there.
 Li Hung Chang received a telegram from the governor of the province of Shan Si asking how the foreign troops should be received if they entered the province He replied that the Chinese soldiers should retire to the interior, and should not attack the foreign troops owing to the immense interests at stake.
 London, April 26.-Dr. Morrison, wir- ing to the Times from Pekin and dis cussing the question of indemnities, says: "The American proposal to re- duce the indemnities to G40000,O0 finds no acceptance except with the Brit tsh."
 The Shanghai correspondent of the Times, wiring Wednesday, says: "Western diplomacy missed an oppor- tunity when out of deference to Rus eia, the conference of ministers of the powers agreed to ignore the part play ed by the empress dowager in the anti foreign movement. The question of her continued ascendancy remains one of paramount importance for China's fu- ture."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
LAKEWOOD GOLF TOURNAMENT.
w. J. Travis Sustatns His Title of
 Amateur Champion.


 New York, April 25.--Walter J. Ira wis, of the Garden City Golf club, sus- tained his title of amateur champion of
 the United States Golf association on
 the Lakewood golf links to-day. He succeeded in making the afternoon round in 80, just one stroke behind the record. In the morning round Travis turned in a card showing S5 strokes, making total of 165 for the thlrty-sx holes. The next best score was made by Findlay s. Douglass, a former anna teur champion, who did the morning round in 87 and the afternoon round in 88, making a total of 175. A few days ago the handicapping committee of the Metropolitan Golf association placed Travis on scratch and Douglass next to him with an allowance of one stroke in eighteen holes, and by. his play to- day Travis fully bore out the judgment of the handicappers with plenty to spare. The leading scores were as fol- lows: Walter J Travis Garden City. 165; F. S. Douglass, Nassau, 175; w. II. Davis, Lakewood 18o; c. H. Seeley, Weeburn (Connecticut)I 1S2; c. B. Cory, Boston, 1884; G. c. Dutton, Brookline, 1SS; M Richards, Brookline, 193; E. A. Manice, Lenox, 193; J. A. Jenkins, Wee burn, 209.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
CONGER HOME FROM CHINA
AMERICAN MINISTER 4RRIVES IN
 SAN FRANCISCO.
Declares China Can Pay $30O,OOO, 900 In demntty--The Country Would Have to Practice Economy and the Payment Extend Over q Long Term of Years = Wishes to Return to China and Finish
 Ills Work

San Francisco, April 25.-Edwin H. Conger, United States minister to China, accompanied by his wife, daugh- ter and Miss Pierce, arrived from China this afternoon on the steamer Nippon Maru. Owing to quarantine regulations and the necessity of giving personal su- pervision to the landing of his baggage, MT. Conger did not reach his hotel un- til 6 o'clock in the evening. His ar- rival was awaited with considerable in- terest not only on account of his con- nection with events in China, but from a@political standpoint There was a great desire to know what position he would assume with regard to the com ing gubernatorial nomination in Iowa.
 To representative of the Associated Press, MT. Conger when asked if he cared to make any expression on the subject, said: T do not wish to make any public declaration at this time. l have not yet had time to read the cor respondence which has met me here. So far as I am at present advised, I see no reason to change my position as expressed about two months ago before I left China. I received two telegrams from the United States. One asked me if was a candidate for governor. answered I am not The other tele gram asked if would accept the nomi- nation If tenderd me- I replied that I would accept if the nomination came to me, but that I was in no sense can- didate. My present intention and desire is to return to China and finish my york;
 Touching events in China, Mr. Con- ger turned interviewer and was particu- larly anxious to know what had been done by the powers in the matter of in- demnity He was asked for his opinion as to the amount of indemnity China could pay. 'sThree hundred millions" he replied, accompanying his answer by the statement that 1t would be neces- sary for the government to practice economy. The time of payment, too, should extend over long term of years
 Concerning events in China, MT. Con- ger said that there was nothing new to be said in that direction as everything happened had been told fully, together with many things that never occurred. IaleS or prutdHty ildu, He llouSHl peeH exaggerated. Of course, there were cases of outrage by individual soldiers that were not sanctioned by officers. These were but incidents of war which found some paliation in the fact that the Chinese had killed 400O0 native Christians and one hundred European. Asked in regard to his future plans, Minister Conger said he would remain in this city until Saturday morning, when he would leave for his home in Des Moines, Ia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
THE OATH OF ACCESSION.
Dr. Parker Expresses sympathy With the Roman Catholics.

London, April 25.-In delivering the presidential address at the Congrega- tional union in the City Temple to- day MT. Parker somewhat astonished the meeting by his references to King Ed ward, prefacing his remarks with the discriminatory words: God be thanked for having had Queen Victoria and God save her son the king" MT. Parker proceeded to express the deepest sym pathy with Roman Catholics under the "despicable insult" inflicted on them by the oath of accession. The non-con- formists, said Df. Parker, recognized the king as sovereign of the empire, but would never hail him as head of the church, or defender of the faith
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
The Game Postponed.

The game scheduled yesterday after noon between the New Haven and Yale law school teams, had to be postponed on account of rain. Both teams were on the grounds and were disappointed that they could not play. A game is set for Saturday between New Haven and Bristol An effort was made to get the law school to play day, but owing to previous engagements of the players it was unsuccessful.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
CLAIMS SMITH W4S DRUGGED.
Brother of the Dead Pugilist Says He Is
 Confident of 1t.

London, April 25.-Nat Smith, brother of Billy" Smith, the American pugil- ist, who died after fight here, said to a representative of The Associated Press tonight: "The National Sporting club is determined, if possible, to secure an autopsy, for we are sure apoplexy was not the cause of death. It is cer- tain that my brother was given some- thing to drink at the end of the seventh round and after that he was utterly useless. He had the fight won when he began to stagger about the ring and fell unconscious. He never got up again. It is difficult matter to prove, as ev- erybody here Is interested in flushing up the scandal, but I shall have my say at the inquest, if it is possible"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26

fresh period will begin during which Chinese patience will strive to tire out the British and German governments in their claims regarding the opening of the ports and the customs. Russia. however, will retain Manchuria as a pledge for the loan.
 This appears to be the general scheme of the project that the French foreign minister, M. Delcasse, is discussing in St. Petersburg with Count Lamsdorff and M. De Witte. respectively, Russian ministers of foreign affairs and finance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
TRIAL OF THE BAILEY.
New Torpedo Boat Put Through n Suc-
 cessful Performance.

New London, April 25.-After many postponenents the official speed trial of the new torpedo boat Bailey was held this afternoon on the course off this harbor. The Baily eclipsed all records for her trial maintaining an average speed of 30.2 knots during the entire two hours, and at one time reaching mark of 31.12 knots. During the trip the engines worked with the greatest smoothness, with maximum of AIS. The naval board and builders all ex- press themselves as highly pleased with the performance of the little crafts
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
Germany Without rnformat,on.

Berlin, April 25-Nothing is known in German official circles regarding the cabled statement that Russia and France are considering a joint guaran- tee of the Chinese indemnity with a view of inducing the allied troops to withdraw from China and nothing is known concerning the alleged refusal of General Chaffee to yield the gate of the Forbidden City to the Germans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
BRYAN AND THE PRESIDENCY
SILVER LEADER NOT SEEKING .
 THIRD NOMINATION.
Does Not Say, However, That He Would Not Accept-If He Does Become Cam didate Again It Will be Because 1t Seems Necessary for the Advancement of His PrinciDles.

Lincoln, Neb, April 25.-In state ment given publicity tonight W. J.. Bryan says in effect that he had no in- tention of seeking third nomination for the presidency. MT. Bryan's an nouncement is in answer to an article in an eastern paper, speculating on his plans as political leader. MT. Bryan saide
 T am not planning for another presi dential nomination-if I were I would not be editing a paper. If 1 ever be- come candidate again it will be be- cause it seems necessary for the ad- vancement of the principles to which I adhere and that does not seem probable. I shall, however, take an active interest in politics for several years yet, If live, and can be relied upon to support these who as candidates advance demo- cratic principles and who can be en- trusted to enforce them if elected"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
Allen Lnolzing for a Lnunch.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y., April 25.-F. w. Allen, Yale 1900, was here to-day repre- eenting the Yale crew, trying to obtain launch to take to New Haven for coaching purposes, the regular launch having become disabled in some man. ner. He did not close the deal, but will probably secure a small yacht belonging to A. E. Tower, the wealthy iron manu- facturer
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
Foreign Notes.

Berlin, April 25.-A dispatch to the Co., logne Gazette from Pekin dated April 25 says Field Marshal von Waldersee and six of his officers will go to the Great Wall next week, to see the imperial tombs.
 London, April 25.-The fire on the British steamer Ontario, Captain Brenton, from Hull, April IS, for Boston, which returned yesterday to Quoepstown on fire. is now under control
 Madrid, April 25.-A strike of the street car railroad employees is in progress here. No cars are' running to-day and the police are guarding the property of the company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
DELCASSE,S MISSION TO RUSSIA.
Plan for Settlement of Claims Against
 China in View.

Paris, April 25.-The Courier du Soir, which is often well informed on minis terial intentions, says tonight that the settlement of the Chinese situation is question of finance. The newspaper says that Russia, repeating that opera tion which has had the great success
 will advance China the sum required to pay the indemnities, and that French savings will provide the Russian gov ernment with the requisite funds. The European troops, except the legation garrisons, will then leave Pekin and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
IDENTIFIED BY cuDAHY
CALLAHAN THE DARK MAND IN
 THE KIDNAPPING CASE.
Positive Statement of the Victim on tn
 Stand-As Positive of ths Identity
 the Prisoner as That of His Father and Mothor-Pat Crow Seen at CnIIahan nj s
Sisters House.


 Omaha, Neb., April 25--In the trial of James Callahan on the charge of con nection with the Kidnapping of Edward Cudahy, jr., December IS. 1900,s the vic- tim took the stand and absolutely iden- tif1ed Callahan as the, 'ttfark man. in the case. Callahan betrayed no emo- tion when the boy declared him to be one of the abductors.
 On cross examination Cudahy said that he could not identify Callahanb by his appearance alone, but that he was positive as to the voice. He declared he was as positive of the identity of the prisoner as he was of that of his own father or mother.
 John Rabbe, a carpenter, living a block from Callahan's sisters house, testified that Pat Grove had called at that house about twenty times between October 23 and the day of the kidnap- ping.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
4 SCHOONER CAPSIZED.
The Emma q. Knowles Discovered or
 Atlantic Ctty-Creyv Mtsstnr

Atlantic City, N. J., April 25-A three masted schooner is capsized four miles off this city. She can now be seen ly- ing broadside, but further particulars cannot be obtained until the life saving crews of the South Brigantine, Absecon and Atlantic City stations, which have gone to her relief, return.
 Later-The schooner is the Emma c. Knowles, Captain Rodgers, from Charleston, April IA, for Fall River, loaded with lumber. She has apparent ly been in collision. There are no signs of her crew. She is drifting rapidly down the beach. She is now north northwest of Absecon light, about five miles off shore The deckload of lum- Der has been washed away.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26

London, April 25.-A dispatch from St. Petersburg says the Russian government has forbidden the exhibition at Moscow of Rapine's life size portrait of Count Leo Tol- sto, representing him in the costume of a peasant and barefooted. When the DOT trait was recently exhibited at St. Peters burg the public paid unusual tributes to CTS,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
THOMPSON MADE 4 COLONEL.
Former Instructor in Military Tactics
 at Yale Scientific School.

Washington, April 25.-The president to-day made the following army ap- pointments:
 To be colonel of infantry-J. Milton Thompson; to be lieutenant colonel of infantry Albert l.. Myer; to be captains of infantry, Robert H. Allen, William F. Creary, Oscar J. Charles, Howard w. French, Louis H. Bash, Edward T. Hartmann, Walter S. McBroom, Thom- as A. Pearce, Dwight W. Ryther, Ben jamin T. Simmons, Girard Sturtevant Anton Springer, Lawrence B. Sim monds, Frederick B. Shaw, Frank B. Watson.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
YESTERDAY'S BALI GAMES.
American League.

At Detroit-Detroit IA, Milwaukee IS. At Chicago-Chicago 7, Cleveland 3. The other games in the American league, and also those in the National league were postponed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
New Comet Approaching the Sun

Cape Town, April 25.-The comet first seen here this morning is visible on the eastern horizon. It is brilliant and triple-tailed, and is approaching the sun.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26

J. Milton Thompson was formerly in- structor in military tactics at Yale. He is well known to officers of the Connec- ticut National Guard and was mem- Der of Governor Cooke's staff.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
The Silk Sale,
75c, soc, and $1. .OO Foulards for @ cents.

75c, soc, and l.OO Foulards for 6o cents. Beautiful Foulard Silks great variety of this Springs best designs coloring and price that hardly sbe for good silks We have added waist lengths that have been selling regularly at yd aooo yards this morning. but values like these do not stay long, Regularly 75c 8oc, ST % and $l25,
 Sale price 60 cents yd
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
ELEPHANTS FATAL ATTACK
"BIG CHARLET" DROTNS HIS TRAINER IN THE MIsSISSINEVA.

While Bathing the Animal Suddenly
 HurIs the Man Far Into the Stream
 The Latter Returns and While Kindly Reproachlng the Beast is Again Att tackled. This Time Fatally.
 Peru, Ind, April 25.-Henry Huffman, well known animal trainer with the Wallace shows, met horrible death here to-day, being killed by Big Char ley" a monster elephant, while the an- imal was bathing in the Mississineva river. Big Charley" wound his trunk about Keeper Huffman and hurled him far into the stream.
 The man was uninjured, and when he returned he said: Why, Charley, didn't think that of you; aren't you ashamed of yourself?"
 The next instant Huffman was grab- bed by the big elephant and thrown to the bottom of the river and held there by the forefeet of the animal. Then, with great roar, the elephant ran away Several showmen shot at him with no effect. He broke down fences and roamed about in a big field, keep ing everybody at a distance. Apples loaded with strychnine were thrown near him and he at one. An hour later he laid down and was in terrible agony A rifle shot settled him.
 "Big Charley" weighed over three tons and was valued at s10,000, and in his lifetime had killed four men. Keep CT Huffman at different times was an- imal trainer in Fairmont park, Phila- delphia, and Central park, New York city. His home was at Columbus, o.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-26
AT HOWE X STETSON'S.
New Haven, Conn, Friday the wenty-sxth day ofApr.

Strong and unmistakable appreciation of the extraordinary values offered in this clearance sale of tailor-made suits, is found in the quick and
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27

THE PASSING THRONG.

r. A steuben. capitalist. of Atlanta. Ga. who
sailed for the South yesterday on board the steam
ship Jefferson. of the Old Dominion
COTTON Line. said that the building up of
GOODS MANU- the South was going ahead at the
FEATURING present time no time before
IN THE or since the Civil War He contin
SOUTH ued: Mills being built through
out the cotton belt and Northern
capital is bringing into these regions thousands of
skilled white employees. who formerly lived in New
England cities The great increase in the manu-
featuring of cotton goods in the South is cutting
is wasted useless transportation. That is the
reason that Northern mills cannot compete with
South. This is the real for the threat
ened strike at Fan River The mill owners there
The Virginia Democracy has not yet repud-
ated Bryanism,' said Governor J. Hoge Tyler of
that State yesterday. Governor
VIRGINIA Tyler had just reached the Fifth
AND Avenue Hotel after all night
BRYANISM. ride from Buffalo. where he hal
been since last Wednesday. Gov
Tyler will leave this city to-day board the
Old Dominion liner Hamilton. for Norfolk.
When asked if Virginia intended TO follow the
annie of other States in repudiating Nh Bryan and
The people are keeping exceedingly quiet as to
the principles advocated in the last campaign since
State should rot be disturbed. Bryan has indeed
will be our attitude toward him later, cannot say:
The prosperity Hf Virginia has not been affected
coal fields continues with unabated industry.
Politics will take lively later in the fall.
say
with his visit to the exposition Miss Belle Tyler,
the Governors eldest daughter, is suffering from
The Governor will NOT postpone his departure TO-
oay unless his daughters condition is worse
New-York tribune., 1901-08-27
BRITISH WORKMEN on TRIP HERE.
AS RESULT OF A VOTING CONTEST THEY
ARE TO STUDY AMERICAN LABOR
CONDITIONS.

On the Anchor Line steamship Ethiopia arrived
last evening twelve workinsmen. who have been
sent by an English paper TO travel through this
country and study trades. They selected by
popular vote. They II. J. Humphrey. coach
builder. Leytonstone. Essex; Frank Harris pottery
and glass decorator, Boness, Scotland; F. A. Scott.
electrical and mechanical engineer Glasgow; c. j.
Jackson. engineer, Stratford Thomas Graham.
miner Yorkshire: w. II. Grant stevedore, Liver
pool; George Nutley painter, Kingston Hill, Sur
ley: Thomas Fleming. mason. PEBBLES; John
Soutter. engine driver. Motherwel; Kenneth Me
Kenzie. upholsterer. Inverness; George Etcheils.
weaver Stockport, and ]. q. Cowan. Zimmerman,
Gateshead. a Nicol Simpson is conductor of the
expedition. Mr.. Simpson Is an author.
Mr. Simpson said I'VE Will visit Washington.
Pittsburg. Ontario, Philadelphia Cleveland, East
Liverpool. Ohio Buffalo. ottawa and Montreal
We win remain a few days in each city. The dele
gates here 10 gather and study questions in
which the British artisan is vitality interested We
will inquire into the conditions OF the American
wage earners. how they housed and how they
live, their hours unions and other things or inter
est 10 the other side.