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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
SPEEDIEST IN THE WORLD
BdTTLESHIP E ILLINOIS BREAKS
 ALL RECORDS FOR HER CLASS.
Successful Trial of the New Sea Fighter -Maintains m Average Speed of 17. .31 Knots for Four Hours -RemarlSa ble Ability to Turn Upon Enemy Trial Board EIated

Boston, June 12.--With the proud dis tinction of being the fastest battleship in America and the speediest of her
 class in the world, the new sea fighter
 Illinois lies at anchor in Presidents
 Roads tonight after a most success
 full trial. Over the government course
 from Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise and
 return, a distance of siXty-sX nautical
 miles, she raced to-day under the
 Watchful eyes of Uncle Sam'S official
 representatives and established new
 record by maintaining an average speed
 of 17.31 knots for four consecutive
 hours. Not only did she demonstrate
 that she was faster than any warship of her inches atloat, but she proved her ability to turn upon an enemy with eX-
 traordinary quickness by describing a complete circle within 300 yards or little more than twice her length in three minutes and ten seconds, while plough ing through the sea at full speed. Later she did the same thing In three min utes and eight seconds.
 Steadiness and responsive power characterized the performance of the ship throughout the severe test. The work of her engines was smooth and even and the records of the day showed but one tenth of a knot difference in speed between the northern run and the return. The machinery easily met every requirement. and not an accident of any kind marred the success of the day.
 Rear Admiral Sampson. who was aboard unofficially, and Rear Admiral Evans, who acted as president of the trial board, as well as the other naval officers who participated in the trial, were thoroughly pleased with the new champion and as she steamed back to her anchorage with a broom at her mast head, the officials of the Newport News Ship Building company, whose three years of labor had reached such a happy climax, were enthusiastically 
 The Illinois is a sister ship to the Wisconsin, which has previously held the record for American first class bat tleships with 17.12 knots to her credit. The Illinois will probably lie in Presi- dents Roads until some time to-mor- row, when she will start back for New l port News.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
TeIeurnphtc Briefs,

Washington, June 12.--'rhe annual read justment of pOstmasters' salaries has just been completed in the office of the first as sistant postmaster general, the result being that on the first of July TITO postmasterS will receive increased pay and 229 will re- ceive reduced compensation. The total re- duction Is $2S, 400 and the aggregate in crease S215,G00
 New York, June 12.-Police Captain John D. Herlihy was formally held for trial in the court of special sessions in S1 300 bail to-day by Magistrate Cornell In the Harlem police court Bail was furnished at once. The charge is neglect of duty in permitting vice to exist in the Eldridge street precinct, known as the Red Light district.
 Milwaukee, June 12.-At the morning ses- sion of the Supreme lodge, Knights of H0r- or, to-day, Rhode Islands right to q second representative in the supreme body was recognized The laws committee report ap- proved all the official decisions rendered by the supreme dictator since the last session, and was adopted.
 Milwaukee June 12.-At the closing ses- sion to-day of the convention of the Inter- national Association of Railway Surgeons R. Goodc, of Mobile Ala, was elected pres ident. St. Louis was chosen as the next meeting place. The convention adjourned until tomorrow and the delegates visited the exposition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
'. M. c. 4. CONVENTION.
President Dodge Defends Boston Art
 Museum-Not m Improper Place.

Boston June 12.-The great influx of delegates during the past twentyfour hours largely augmented the audiences that filled Mechanics hall day a the various sessions of the Y. M. c. A. in
 ternational convention which were chiefly devoted to the presentation by able speakers of subjects and problems bearing on the progress of the Y. M. c. A. work during the past fifty years. In opening the convention this morning President William E. Dodge implied re- pudiation on behalf of the convention of the remarkable circular issued yes- trday by a few members of the asso- citation condemning the Boston Museum of Fine Arts as an improper place for the young people to meet in at a recep- tion. Although couched in moderate language lis words were strong and forceful and were greeted by applause.
 Although the addresses of the morn ing and afternoon sessions were deeply interesting to those personally engag- ed in association work it was the even ing meeting which most strongly ap- pealed to the popular taste, on ac- count of the curiosity to see and hear the military and naval heroes who were announced as speakers and to catch glimpse of the other notables who were present merely as auditors.
 Among the speakers were Major Gen. eral Joseph Wheeleh, Rear Admiral F. J. Higginson, Captain A. V. Wadhams, U. $. N, Captain Richmond P. Hobson, and Colonel Curtis Gould, jr., who pre- sided. The result was an immense au- dience that filled every nook and cor ner of the bill hall and one that was wildly enthusiastic in it's reception of the speakers. especially of General Wheeler and Captain Hobson. Follow ing the evening session a reception to delegates and friends, rendered by the womens auxiliaries of the Massachu- setts and Rhode Island associations was held in the museum of fine arts.
 During Mrs. McAlpin's address she incidentally mentioned Miss Helen M. Gould, who was cheered. She bowed, but refrained from speaking. Mrs. Rus sell Sage was also given a similar dem- onstration. Rear Admiral Watson, by request briefly responded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
HOnOrs for Yale Girls.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, June 12. - At the close of the commencement exer- cises at Vassar college to-day President Taylor announced the appointment of number of professors and instructors. Among the latter was Mercy Agnes Brann, Colby college graduate, student in Yale university, to be instructor in English, and Elizabeth Hatch Palmer, a Wellesley graduate student in Yale to be instructor in Greek.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
VERDICT IN INSURANCE CASE
CANNON AND CAREY FOUND
 GUILTY ON ONE COUNT.
Eugene c. Hill Acquitted of All the Charges-The Convicted Men Sem tenced to One Year In Prison but Get stay-HiIl and Carey Rearrested on New Charge.

Bridgeport, Conn, June 12.-The jury before whom the case of Michael J. Cannon, Lawrence J. Carey and Flu gene c. Hill. charged with obtaining fraudulent insurance and conspiracy, has been tried for week past, render ed verdict at o'clock tonight after having been out for three hours.
 The verdict found Cannon and Carey guilty on the first count, charging them with obtaining fraudulent in surance and not guilty on the other three counts, charging conspiracy. Eu- gene c. Hill of New Haven was found not guilty on all four counts.
 Sentence was immediately imposed, and Cannon and Carey were given one year in the states prison. As excep- tions have been taken by counsel for the defense, the sentence was stayed pending action of the Supreme Court of Errors and the men held under s2,- 800 bail each.
 As soon as the case had been con- cluded, papers were served on Hill and Carey in another criminal process charging fraud against the Manhattan Life Insurance company, and as well in a third case, in which it is alleged that Hill and Carey forged the sigma lures to the check known as the "Grif- fin check"
 The men were held in $2,500 bail on each charge. Hill and Cannon obtain- ed bondsmen, but Carey in default was committed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
Programme of YaIe-Harvard Regnttn.

The programme for the Yale Har- yard regatta at New London on June 27 is officially announced. The events will all be rowed late in the afternoon. The freshman eight-oared- d-shell race is scheduled for o'clock, starting from the drawbridge and finishing at the navy yard. a distance of two miles. Immediately afterwards the four-o oar- ed-shel race will start al the navy yard and finish at the upper end of the course; distance. two miles. At 6:30 o'clock the varsity race will be rowed, down stream. starting from the upper end of the course and finishing at the drawbridge, distance, four miles, The drawbridge will be closed one-half hour before each race. and the course will be kept clear by the revenue cutter Dallas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
TO BUT INDEP PENDENCE.
New York Business Men Said to be Ne-
 gotiating With Lawson.

New York. June 12-The head of a local yacht agency made the statement this afternon that negotiations for the sale of the Boston 90-footer Inderen- dence, lad been entered into with Thomas w. Lawson, the owner of that troublesome craft and that in all prob- ability the racer would be purchased by several New York business men, who honestly believe in her ability to de- feat both the champion Columbia and the new claimant for America cup hon ors, the Constitution, in the trials to pick a boat to defend that trophy against Shamrock II.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
HEADLESS BODY IDENTIFIED.
Mrs. Margaret Blondin, of Boston, Vic-
 tim of the Lowell Mystery.

Lowell, Mass, June 12.-The woman whose headless body was found in Chelmsford woods last Sunday, and whose head was found yesterday, was identified to-day as Mrs. Margaret Blondin, of Boston. The identification was made by Mrs. Margaret Casey, of Lawrence, sister of Mrs. Blondin. The dead woman married MT. Blondin, 8 French Canadian mill operator, last February. Suspicion rests on the hus- band, who disappeared from Boston only this morning.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
IMdepen dence Entered.

Newport, R. l., June 12.-Ralph N. Ellis, of the regatta committee of the Newport Yacht Racing association, be- fore he went to New York tonight stated that he had received a commu- nication from Thomas w. Lawson in which he formally entered the Inde- pendence in all the races to be conduct ed off Newport under the auspices of the Newport Yacht Racing association on July S. 8, 10 and F. In addition to this letter just received from MT. Law son another was received here tonight from MT. Lawson's private secretary stating that Mr. Lawson expected the would arrive at Newport on June 20.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
Attempt to Wreck Express.

Lancaster, Pa, June 12.-An attempt was made to wreck the Philadelphia Express on the Pennsylvania railroad near Christiana to-day. The train was due there about o'clock this morning but fortunately was preceded a few minutes by a freight train, drawn by one of the heavy locomotives. This struck the Instructions and cleared the track without doing any serious dam age. The Instructions consisted of two forty-quart milk cans filled with broken pounds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
ACCEPTS PLAIT AMENDMENT
CUBAN CONVENTION ADOPTS IT AS
 PASSED BY CONGRESS-.
Action Taken Without Discussion-- Vote Sixteen to EIeven-Commis lon k to Draw Up Electoral Law Win Now be eAppOinted-Gr tification in Wash- tngton-Speedy Evacuation of the Island Expected.

Havana, June 12.-The Cuban consti- tutional convention to-day accepted the Platt amendment by a vote of 1f to II. The resolution to accept was carried without discussion. Immedi- ately after the opening of the session Senores Tamayo, Villuendas and Que sada, constituting majority of the committee on relations, submitted as a substitute for the committees former report the Platt amendment as passed by congress, recommending that it be accepted and made an appendix to the constitution. In the vote on the resolu- ton the twenty seven delegates present divided as follows:
 In favor of acceptance: Senores Ca- pote, Villuendas, Jose M. Gomez, Ta- mayo, Moneaguedo, Delgado Betan- court, Giberga, Llorente, Quesada, San gully, Nunez, Rodriguez, Berriel, Qui- leg and Ferrer
 Opposed to acceptance: Senores Zayas, Aloman, Eudaldo, Tamayo, Juan Gualberto Gomez Cisnernos, Silva, Forum, Lacret, Portuondo, Castro and Manudely
 Senores Rivera, Correoso, Gener and Robau were absent. The latter two voted against acceptance in the pre- vious division. Senor Ferrer voted with the conservatives, explaining his change of attitude by asserting that he believed acceptance would be the best solution of the problem. The conven- tion will now appoint a commission to draw up the electoral law.
 Washington, June 12.-The news of the adoption of the Platt amendment by the Cuban constitutional conven- ton was received with genuine gratif- cation here. Now that the Cubans have demonstrated their good faith in the United States, it is expected that a fairly speedy evacuation of the isl- ands will follow, contingent only upon the establishment of stable govern ment in the island. One cabinet officer, speaking of the matter tonight, ex- pressed the opinion that if the other requirements are met our withdrawal must be accomplished during the sum- mer, so that Cuban independence might be reality by next summer.
 Buffalo, June 12.-Secretary of War Elihu Root was shown the Associated Press dispatch from Havana tonight, announcing the adoption of the Platt amendment by the Cuban constitutional convention. He said: If the Cuban convention has adopted the Platt amendment it has done the wisest and most patriotic thing possible for Cuba.'
 When Secretary of State John Hay read the dispatch, he said: As an old friend of Cuban independence for the last thirty years, am most gratified to learn that the Cuban convention has done what Is so clearly to the ad- vantage of the Cuban people,"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
Finances of the A. o. U. w.

Buffalo, June 12-At to-day's session of the Ancient Order of United Work men the report of the finance commits tee was read. It showed receipts for the year ending May 31, 1901, of s94,- 4S152 and disbursements $77,471.51 The total surplus of assets over liabilities was shown to be $197 ,297.47.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
Chinese Chair for COlu m bia

New York, June 12.-A gift of $100, 900 from a friend of the university, to be devoted to the establishment of chair at Columbia for the study and teach ing of the Chinese language. was an- by President Low during the lJI Ogress of the exercises on Morning side Heights this afternoon. The name of the donor is not made public. His object is the closer acquaintance of this country and China.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
Denied by Archbishop Ireland.

St. Paul, June 12-The Globe is in formed by Archbishop Ireland that the story that he has been tendered and has declined a degree from Yale col- lege is entirely without foundation. T have received no such tender from Yale college" said he, and the story is probably the work of an ingenious eastern reporter"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13

London, June 12-Henry Labouchere was fined f50 and costs in the Kings Bench court to-day for contempt of court in com menting on case which was at the time still sub judice. Counsel for the plaintiff wanted MT. LabOuchere, the proprietor, and Horace Noules, the editor of Truth, to be imprisoned.
 Paris, June 12.-The council general of the Seine to-day elected for the first time so- cialist as president. NJ. Weber, socialist, was elected by majority of one over NJ. Galli, national.
 Berlin, June 12.-Special dispatches from Warsaw tell of the arrest of numerous prominent Poles, including Niewiedomski, for political reasons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
riioTly.

Former Police Commissioner F. P.
 Avery was the target of sharp cross examination yesterday at the hearing
 of the four deposed commissioners, this now famous gentleman being on the
 stand the whole of the morning and
 afternoon sessions and when court ad-
 journed at 5:30 o'clock he was still un-
 der fire directed by Attorney Wolfe,
 one of the counsel for the city. MT.
 Avery was the author of many state
 ments that are entirely new in the
 case and it was the general opinion
 that these statements will have large
 bearing on the result of the trial. MT. Avery, for one thing, stated that neith- CT he nor any of the other of the Big Four had even looked up the records of the men named to take the places of Captains Brewer and O'Keefe and Ser geant Bergin. This statement was greeted with considerable surprise when it was given yesterday He stat ed that he had been told that such and such man had done good work for the department and after hearing con- corning a few of these he said, in sub stance, that he let it go at that Wit ness said that he had the records of the proposed new captains and ser- geants, but that he never looked them up, as he understood the men were all right.
 MT Avery's cross examination also brought out the fact that the meeting held in his house between the Big Four at which the resolutions were ordered to be drawn up was considered only social gathering and for this reason MT. Corey was not invited to at tend. He said MT. Lee was given an invitation to be present at MT. Avery's house, but that the president of the board didn't come around. As for MT. Corey, the other commissioner, MT. Avery stated that he had not known him very well and that he didn't think it was necessary for him to be pres ent. Witness told the court that it would be time enough to tell MT Corey of the result of the "Social'' gathering at the regular meeting of the board and that this was done.
 Another fact that was considered very important by the counsel for the city was the statement of MT. Avery that it was not the intention of the commissioners to transfer the two cap tains and Sergeant Bergin to the re- tired pension list, but that they were to be transferred to the veteran reserve. As soon as MT Avery said this MT. Wolfe dove around the papers on the attorneys table and resurrected the record of the meeting of May IA and at the same time saying that if the state | ment of Mir Avery was true it was contrary to the record of the meeting. | MT. Wolfe got the record and read from | 1t and it showed that the vote was taken to place Captain Brewer and Captain O'Keefe and Sergeant Bergin on the permanently retired list
 The matter of the six patrolmen was discussed at length by attorney and witness. It will be remembered that in the original resolutions passed at the
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
PARTY OF BOERS CIPTURED.
Brother of Acting President SchaIk-
 burger Among Them.

Pretoria, June 12.-General Pulteney's $ division has captured party of Boers, including a brother of Acting President Schalkburger, on the Swaziland border.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
Mrs. Bothu in Brussels.

Brussels, June 12.-Mrs. Botha, wife of Commandant General Louis Botha, arrived here to-day. She was received at the railway station by Dr. Leyds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
NEW FACTS IN POLICE CASE
SURPRISING TESTIMONY OFFERED
 BY C0MMISSIONER AVERY.

Said the "Big Four" Never Looked Up the Records of the HIen Proposed for Advancement-Tbe So called Social GatherinS-'JudG Wheeler Repeatedly Demanded Order During the Testi- mOny.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-06-13
NOBLEs OF MYSTIC SHRINE.

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The Washington times., 1901-12-15
A KlOndike Prima Donna.

Margaret Mckinney. one OF The
Chaperons' leading sopranos. has en-
joyed some remarkable experiences for a
prima donna during the past few years.
with her father. Miss Mckinney was
one of the first to cross the Bering
Strait In a sailing vessel after the gold
discoveries south of the KlOndike. She
landed in Nome City with the advance
guard of the gold hunters. When 1t was
found there was a prima donna in the
camp. a big concert was arranged and
Miss Mckinney gave the first stage per-
formance in the Magic City. using a
monster supply tent for a theatre.
She has in her possession copy OF
the first newspaper printed in the new
found field field. In which 1t Is recorded
the singer became the idol of the camp.
Miss Mckinney remained in the Klon-
dixie region during the first hard winter,
and there is a column story in the Nome
City Gazette" with crude Illustrations.
showing her officiating at the christening
Of the first white child born there. and OF
which she is mentioned as godmother.
The ceremony took place on famous Anvil
Creek. where the richest ores were turned
up. and where Miss Mckinney staked out
a claim and worked it, along with the
more hardy miners.
This interesting young woman Is a ma
tive OF the State Of Washington, and is
now making her first important appear
ance In the East. She acquired an envia
BILE reputation at the Worlds Fair. where
she was the youngest singer in the vocal
contests Miss Mckinney plays one OF
the two French girls in The Chaperons,"
and her dialect and chic manner frequent
ly cause her to be mistaken for a woman
OF Gaelic blood and education.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
Mrs. Carter'S Successor.

Helene Wintner. who enacted the role
of Maryland Calvert in The Heart OF
Maryland" at the Academy of Music last
week. is an exceptionally clever actress,
and her work during the week was the
! subject OF much favorable comment by
those who witnessed the Belasco play.
Miss Wintner possesses many qualiica-
tions to success. She has beauty, grace.
a pleasing voice. an attractive person
ality. and. best Of all, decided dramatic
ability.
In conyersing with Times interviewer
one day last week Miss Wintner said:
Il love the role of Maryland despite
the fact that so great an actress as Mrs.
Carter made it famous. II it had been
written for me l could not care for 1t
more than do. Maryland is such beau
tiful character and so natural too. Some
times in a part one viii find lines that
read awkwardly and which seem unnat-
ural and strained. Maryland Calvert has
no such lines. Each fits in as easily and
gracefully as II II were indeed spon-
taneous and prompted by the lovable and
woIaanly nature Of the Southern girl
MY stage career has not been a long
nor varied One," said Miss Wintner in re-
Fly 70 u question from the interviewer.
For a long time was a member of the
Amaranthe Club. of Brooklyn, which Is
probably the greatest amateur organlza-
tion in the country, and which has been
in existence for over twenty years-a
proof OF its strong hold. Mr.. Belasco was
our coach for while. 1 played all sorts
OF parts with the club. from Puck. in "A
Midsummer Nights Dream. to Portia. 1t
was excellent training, for in addition to
having the best teachers We were given
the opportunity OF actual experience.
Last year l was not on the stage. but
previous to that l was member OF the
Tollgate Inn company. have only been
playing Maryland this season. Next year
the play will be taken into new territory.
out TO the Pacific Coast, and the manage
ment wants me to continue in the part.
but have not quite decided what shall
do just yet. 1t is great physical strain.
and am afraid that could not stand it
for two seasons
plans? l never make plans, for they
are sure to be frustrated. While / do
tamrer with fate to a certain degree. |
usually wait and see Just what presents
itself.
Il was not intended for an actress-at
least my people did not intend it so-and
studied art for a long time. My father
is a minister. and 1 adopted the stage
with his very reluctant consent. but he's
reconcilei now and so | am satisfied