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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
IDLENESS IN PORTO RICO.
Governor Allen's Explanation of the
 Islands Failure to Progress.

Washington, May 21 - Governor Charles H. Allen of Porto Rico has presented to the president, through the state department. his first annual re- port. The governor expresses the opin- ion that scheme of colonial adminis- tration, such as is followed in the Dan ish, French and English West Indies, might be safely instituted with varia- tions dependent upon the future policy of the home government. The gover- nor speaks plainly in presenting the reasons why this land has been at 8 practical standstill for nearly four cen- turies and says that in a climate where man can lie in hammock. pick a banana with one hand and dig a sweet potato with one foot, the incentive to idleness is easy to yield to and brings its inevitable consequences. In conclu- sion Governor Allen urges the intro- duction of fresh blood and Anglo Saxon push and energy as the means of lift ing the little island out of it's lethargy and by their island industry develope it's riches to their fullest measure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
TAKEN BY THE BIB I1LSH.
Boer Laager Captured and Burned
 Boers in Cape Colony.

Pretoria, May 2O.-A considerable command of local Boers is in the neigh borhood of Nigel Reef, Transvaal. Last week General Colville's men attacked General Hans Botha's laager, and, af- ter hard fighting, captured and burned it. The Boers made good defence, but the British troops impetuously rushed the position, and the burghers fled.
 Cape Town, May 2O.-The railway bridge at Bethulia, in the Orange River Colony, on the border of Cape Colony, which was destroyed by the Bners four teen months ago, was reopened yester- day. The bridge which crosses the Or ange River at this point is l,4S6 feet in length.
 London, May 21-A dispatch from Cape Town says that Commandant Kritzinger, with 200 men, has passed through Colesberg. It is also said that eneral Hertzog's comando has been without bread for five months.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
SETTLEMENT OF THE STRIKE
EARLY ADJUSTMENT OF MACHIN-
 ISIS' TROUBLE INDICATED.
BeiiefOf President O'Conneil Based on Advices Received at Washington Headquarters Hesterday@Dver lSO Firms Said so Have Granted the De- mands During the Day.

Washington, May 21-President O'Connell, of the International Associ- ation of Machinists, said tonight that the advices received up to o'clock at early settlement of the trouble between the machinists and employees will be that during the day over 120 firms had settled by granting the nine-hour day. MT. O'Connell said that so far as he knew about 6,000 men are out in San Francisco and about 5000 in Cincinnati. Tn Chicago nearly all the important shops have settled with the men. The reports from the south, he said, show that all through that section settle ments have been made.
 Both the navy and war departments are apprehensive as to the effects of the machinists' strike on government work now in progress. The navy de- partment received word that the strike had spread to large private yards on the Pacific coast, where a number of war vessels are under construction, and it is expected that eastern yards hav- ing naval ships to build also will be af- fecte9.
 The war department was informed that the strike was likely to stop work on the two naval transports Egbert and Rosecrans, now repairing on the Pacific coast. Secretary Root asked the navy department to assist in forwarding the work pending the tie up, and Acting Secretary Hackett, of the navy ordered that the two army transports be taken to the navy yard at Brenmerton, on Puget Sound, for the completion of their repairs.
 None of the government yards can be affected by the strike, as an eight -hour day prevails in all government works Word has reached the department that government employees are contributing funds in support of the strike move ment, but no attention will be paid to this matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
CADETS WILL BE PUNISHED.
Action of West Point officials Upheld at
 Washington.


 Washington, May 21.-Colonel A. h. Mills. superintendent of the military academy, left Washington to-day after a conference with the secretary of war in order to be present at West Point to- morrow when an order will be read dismissing five cadets from the academy and suspending six more on charges of mutiny and breach of discipline. There are a large number of other cadets up- on whom will be inflicted minor punish ments, such as extra duty, confinement to quarters, deprivation of holidays and reduction of class rank. It is under stood that Douglass Macarthur, son of Major General Macarthur, command ing in the Philippines, will escape with a minor punishment An official state- ment of the situation at the academy was made at the war department to- day. The trouble grew out of attempts to suppress hazing. Although promises of the suppression of hazing have been made "bracing" still has been carried on. For these offences class officers were reduced The mutiny or insubor- dination grew out of the resentment of the second class men to the report that the cadets hauled the signal gun in front of Commandant Mills quarters
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
NEw YonK STRIKERS PLATED.
Fair Prospect That Strike Will be Set
 tied fin Their Favor.


 New York May 21.-When the execu- tive committee of the International As sociation of Machinists, District No. 15, adjourned tonight the members were much elated, as they said there was a fair prospect that the differences would be settled and settled in favor of the men, soon As far as New York city is concerned, the machinists believe they have things their own way. The mem bers of the executive board congratu- lated each other. upon the fact that all the larger firms had come to terms It was announced that President O'Con- nell had sent word that the machinists could appoint a conference committee.
 According to MT. Devens. the purpose of the Metal Trades association in ask ing for the conference is to gain an op- portunity to lay before the machinists fairly the situation, MT. Devens says there is no question but the machinists under existing agreement are entitled to a nine-hour day This the employ CTS are willing to concede. A question of pay is to follow.
 A statement was given out tonight by the executive board of the Machin- ists' association which says: 'The sie-
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
Sheets and Pillow Cases.

Sheets and Pillow Cases.
 Bleached pillow cases, size 45x36. made of Pequot, Dwight Anchor and Fruit of the Loom cottons Worth l4c. Manufacturers Rem nant Sale price, SMc ca Good unbleached sheets, sizes 2M yards long, 2 yards wide Worth soc each. Manu- facturers' Remnant Sale price only Soc
 Wash Dress Goods.
 2 cases shirtng prints; also Indigo blues and other fancy colorings. Regular price 5i to 7c yard. Manufacturers Remnant < Sale
 4c
 Ginghams in the best dress styles, all colors; also handsome yard wide percales, in new and desirable styles. Regular price l0c. Manufacturers Remnant Sale price, 6Ac Windsor percales in light, medium and dark colorings. Worth l2Ho yd. Manufacturers Remnant Sale price only Sc 32.inch fine quality American Ringhams. Worth from 25c to 33c yard. Manufactu- rers' Remnant Sale price only, lZac Good quality apron ginghams, staple checks. Regularly 7c Manufacturers Remnant Sale price, SC H
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
MRS. M'KlNLEY'S RECOVERY
SHE IS NOW FAST HER
 NORMAL STRENGTH.
The Improvement So Marked That the Presidential Party May Start for Washington Saturtlay-Prcsident Re- views school Childrcn--His Carriage Bombarded with Flowers.

1 San Francisco, May 21.--The conval- essence of Mrs. Mckinley is very rapid and she is fast regaining her normal strength. She was able to sit up to-day and read the papers. So marked is her | improvement that it is very probable the party will start for Washington next Saturday. If no untoward devel- opments occur it is thought Mrs. Me- Ilinley will be able to stand the journey at that time.
 At D. m. Secretary Cortelyou issued the following statement Mrs Me- Kinley's physicians report that she has had thoroughly comfortable night and is rapidly regaining her strength. |"
 President Mckinley reviewed @ large number of school children to-day. He was greeted very enthusiastically. The president was the recipient of con- tinued ovation. The avenue was rich in color. In addition to the thousands of flags carried by the children, the resi- dents ndQ QecOTdLeu luelT uOuleS anu the school banners of silk bearing the names of every school in the city were conspicuous along the line.
 The presidents carriage stopped on California avenue and was bolnbarded with flowers. He finally rose and was greeted with cheers. The president spoke briefly. MT. Mckinley and party then drove to the PreSidiO.
 General Shafter and members of his staff were on hand to welcome him and he was escorted about the grounds and shown the camps where thousands of volunteers going to and coming from the Philippines have been quartered as we'll as the, camps of the regulars. If no unforeseen circumstances prevent the president tomorrow will attend reception by the Knights Templar of California. Other features of the orig inal programme will be carried out dur ing the presidents stay if Mrs. McKin- ley continues to improve.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
EnreigN NOfeA.

Vienna May 21.-The delegations were re- ceived by Emperor Francis Joseph at the 1 Uofburg this morning with the usual cere monies. Replying to the addresses present. ed the emperor emphasized the "continu- ance of the unaltered cordial relations of all the empires allied with us' and 'the friend l ly relations of all the powers" and dcduc- | ing from this gratifying political situation the just hope that peace will continue to be maintained"
 1 Yokohama, May 1-Chopgonski, presi- dent of the Korean privy council, has been l transferred to the ministry of justice He loan, and this is taken to indicate that the loan will not be concluded. The Japanese cabinet crisis continues.
 London, May 22-"Italy has demanded satisfaction from Turkey for the death of Decrocis, the Italian who was summarily shot by the sultan's orders on suspicion of being an cmissary of the young Turkey party" says the Rome correspondent of the London Daily Mail.
 St. Petersburg, May 21.-Celebrating the century of the imperial council yesterday the czar, in an autograph letter. promised to reorganze the council on modern lines, so as to facilitate the transaction of busi- ness.
 Caracas. Venezuela, May 21.-(via Hay. tian cable)-The city of Cumana was visited by a violent earthGuake shock at o'clocl; yesterday morning There was no loss of fife, the only damage being to property.
 Milan, May 21.-The village of Aurenza has been partially destroyed by an ava lanche. The number of fatalities is not yet known, but already fifteen corpses have been recovered.
 Yokohama, May 21,-Three Russian off, cers have been sentenced, in default to six months imprisonment for mapping Naga- saki harbor in the vicinity of the fortifica- tion.
 Rome, May 21.-The pope to-day received in audience Mgr. OConnell, bishop of Port land Me, formerly rector of the American college here.
 Belgrade, May 21.-It is announced that Queen Draga to-day resumed her place at the royal table.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
Telegraph Briefs

Boston. May 26.--The desire for the pro motion of Christianity among the Jews, which is the object of the Hebrew Messi- anic council of this city, found expression here to-day, when a Pentecostal conference was opened under the auspices of the Bos ton council. The sessions will conclude Fri day evening. About fifty Hebrew Chris. tianS are here any many SupeflntendentS or missions to Hebrews.
 AlbanyN. T., May 21.-The Golden Bridge Electric Railroad company was tncorporat- ed to-day with q capital of $1O000O to con- struct and operate a street, surface road N. Y.. and Ridgebury, Conn. The directors are E. D. Brandbury of Golden Bridge, F. W. sla ert of Waterbury, Conn.,, William II. I. Howe and John Brophy of Ridgef1eld, Conn.
 New York. May 21.-After walking about with q fractured skull for two weeks be- fore he felt i'll effects Adolph Johnson of Brooklyn died in the Long Island college hospitgl to-day, and Michael Thorpe. a liquorI dealer, was arrested and arraigned in police court, charged with giving Johnson the blow that caused his death.
 New York, May 21,--In the suit of Rud- yard Kipling against George Putnam's Sons for infringement, of copyright % on the Out. Judge Lacombe, in the United States cir cult court, took the case from the jury, di- recting non-suit. This decides the suit iu favor of the Putnams.
 Ithaca, N. r., May I.-The Cornell var sitv crew this afternoon retrieved It's de- feat which the second varsity crew admin istered last Friday. In the mile and q half race the veterans finished length and n half ahead. The second varsity defeated the first freshmen crew by two lengths.
 New York; May 2t.-The Commercial Ad- vertiser says there is good authority for the statement that S. k. Callawdy will receive a salary of $100,000 q year as president of the American Locomotive company, and that s500.O0O of the company's stock was given to him as q bonus.
 Philadelphia, May 21.-At q meeting ot the stockholders of the Bell Telephone com. many of Philadelphia to-day 1t was decided to increase the capital stock from $6,000000 to SS, ,O000O0 Half of the increase will be offered for subscription on June s and dis tributed pro rata among the stockholders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
FIELD DAT 1T yASSAR.
Miss Mossman, of New Haven, Second
 in Fifty Yard Dash.

Poughkeepsie, N. T., May 21.-A DOT tion of the programme of the twice postponed field day at Vassar college was given this afternoon. No men were admitted to witness the games except the faculty. The girls wore blue blouses and boomers and black stockings such las are worn in the gymnasium or basket ball games. In the standing broad jump to-day Miss D. D. Merrill, 1902, broke the college record by score feet 9 inches.
 Julia Lockwood threw the baseball 173 feet inches, thus breaking a rec ord. She already holds the 12O yards hurdle and tenins championship of the college. Summary:
 Fifty yard dash--Won by Miss A. s. Wood Time-7 seconds. Miss Moss man, New Haven, second; Miss M. s. Leppert, Fort Plain, third.
 Fence vault--Won by Miss D. B. Mer- Till, Brooklyn, who jumped feet 9-4 inches; second, Miss A. s. Wood; third, Miss L. s. Stevenson, Lowell, Mass
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
STATE FIREMEN's CONVENTION.
Report of Treasurer snagg-The Elecs
 ton of Officers.

Hartford, May 21.-The eighteenth annual meeting of the Connecticut Fire mems association opened here to-day. The report of Samuel c. Snagg, treas- urer, in his account with the state, showed the total receipts for the year ending April 30, 1901, to be $73S4.25. The expenditures amounted to $3,471.20. leaving balance on hand May G. 19O1. of $3,913.05 The association account, which includes amounts received from Secretary John s. Jones, accrued inter- est of $2,126.93 and @ balance on hand of s3.22 at last report, showed the receipts to have been $366515, total expendi- lures $2,11716, balance on hand May 6, 1901, s1,54Lss.
 Officers were elected as follows: Pres- ident, John R. Davis, of Hartford; vice president, Thqmas H. Goodsall, of Thomaston; secretary, John s. Jones, of Bridgeport treasurer Samuel c. Snagg, of Waterbury; county vice presidents, New London, Robert H. Dunn; Middle sex, George S. Pitt; Fairfield, Frederick H. Wheeler; Holland, Joseph Forster; Windham Archie Mcdonald; Litch- field Robert Melee; New Haven, J. $. Griffin.
 In his report among other things John s. Jones' the secretary, says: Besides the five brave men who died at the post of duty, Samuel E. Cotter, superintend- ent of the fire alarm system of Ansonia, was killed by coming In contact with live electric wire on July 4, lSOO. Two old members of the association, ex- Chief James H. Osborne, of Southing- ton. and ex-Chief John Wagner. of Rockville, and two other firemen died during the year. Last year the orphan list numbered thirty. Since that time two have reached the age limit and one has. died, lessening the list by three, while ten new names have been added, making the present number thirty-sev- en-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22

Silk Stripe Flannels.
 Silk striped, light weight Scotch Aannels, in dainty stripes and small checks. Worth 25c.
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 Bed Spreads.
 case of good quality fringed white bed spreacs, full size Regular price SIPS. Manufacturers Remnant Sale price only 9Zc
 CottonS.
 IA brown cotton, heavy quality. Worth exc per yd. Manufacturers Remnant Sale only, A. l case Wamsutta and New Bedford bleached cotton, z4 yards wide. Worth 35c. Manu- lecturers Remnant Sale price, Zlc We have the 21A yards wide, same quality. Manufacturers Remnant Sale price, zSc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
FOR BURNING CHILD ALIVE
GIOPANNO BUTTACIVOLLA SEN FENCED TO NEARLY TEN FEARS.
The Young Mother, Who is the Neice of the Condemned, the Only Witnes Against Him Jury Promptly Finds the Man Guilty and Sentence is Made without Delay.
without Delay.

New York, May 21.-Giovanno But taeavolla was placed on trial at White Plains for having buried a baby, of which he is the reputed father, at Hast .ings several weeks ago. The young woman, the niece of the alleged father, who is the mother of the child. was the only witness for the people She re- peated the confession made some time ago. All the blame was placed on her uncle, the prisoner. Her tears alone she said, prevented the man from splitting the child's head open with a hatchet. The jury promptly found the prisoner guilty, and Judge Lent sen- tenced him to nine years and ten months in state prison.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
4 TRIBUTE TO BRIT4IN.
Paid by Belgium Foreign Minister-Pro-
 Boer Resolution Voted Down.

Brussels, May 21-The Senate to-day by 37 to 22 votes rejected resolution introduced by M. Lofatane, socialist, declaring in favor of the Transvaal and regretting that Belgium was powerless to do anything in the matter. The foreign minister, M.' Favereau, replying to the accusations made during the de- bate, that British soldiers had massa- cred Beer women and children and had otherwise ll-treated the Boers, asid Great Britain had carried civilization to all the quarters of the globe and to all the countries of the world and had ev- erywhere defended liberty of the person and of the conscience.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
CONSTITUTIONS FIRST SPIN
S1TISFA ACTORY TRIAL IN NARRA-
 GANSE1T BAY YESTERDAY.
New Cup Defender Proves Herself an Excellent Drifter In a Dying Wind Under Full Sail In a Fair Breeze She Goes at a Lively Pace and Makes Scarce- Iy Buclkctful Of Foam Under Her Bow Her Quickness in Stays Not Yet Particularly Noticeable.

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 Bristol, R. l., May 21.-Up and down Narragansett bay to-day the Belmont syndicate cup defender Constitution was put through her first paces and acquitted herself as w. Butler Duncan, her manager said, most satisfactorily Starting out this morning in. dying breeze she showed herself an excellent drifter while in the afternoon south- wester sent her scudding about the bay in lively fashion with little fuss and scarcely any feathery foam under her smooth bow or in her clean wake. Every point of sailing was tried, she was hauled flat on the wind, thrown about half dozen times, given good broad reach and finally sent home be- fore the wind with her boom off to port and at no time did she act listless or show any lack of speed.
 It was builders trial and confined entirely to six or seven miles of deep water below Bristol harbor, no attempt being made to show her off to the New port colony, but merely to let her build CT see how she would act.
 The day opened disagreeable but by 9 o'clock the sun had burned off the fog and before ten the big mainsail had been hoisted. The foresail and jib were sent up in steps so that when MT. Duncan stepped on the deck at ex- actly four bells, everything was ready for the initial spin. A good smart pull on the foresail and jib sheets broke out those sails and with the wind light from the westward. the moorings were cast off on the starboard tack with her de- signer, Captain Nat Hereshoff at the wheel
 As she moved down the harbor the westerly breeze died out so that the ebb tide gave her more assistance than her great sail spread While on the way out the number two jibtopsail was broken out and an apology for gaf- topsail set with some difficulty. Out side the harbor light puffs from the southeast sent her boom over to star board for the first time. This breeze, however, lasted but few minutes, and the big yacht resumed her drifting act, proving hreself well up in that deli cate art. As she f1oated along the steam yacht of the Herreshoffs, the Flu genia, with the famous blind builder John B. Herreshoff-on board, ranged alongside and gave the last production his first salute.
 Once more the wind came out of the westward, which enabled the yacht to work a little farther down the bay be-
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
Rev, John Kellnr Reelected.

New York, May 21.--At the twenty seventh annual convention of the Prot estant Episcopal church, of the diocese of Newark, held at Newark to-day, the Rev. John Keller, of Arlington, was re- elected to his old position as secretary. He was given a cordial reception in the vestry. He may in time be able to read but at, the present time this is for bidden by the specialists attending him. A telegram was received announcing that MT. Keller has been reelected sec ertary of the Alumni Association of the General Theological seminary, of New York.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The Annual Meeting in HartfOrd-El-
 ectton of Officers.

Hartford May 21.-The annual meet ing of the Connecticut Historical soci- etv was held in the Auditorium to- night Reports were received from the retiring officers, and a new board was elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Rev. Dr. Samuel Hart, of Middletown Vice presidents, James J. Goodwin, of Hartford, James Terry, of New Haven, Richard H. Wheeler, of Stonington, Morris w. Seymour, of Bridgeport, Theodore s. Gold, of Corn wall, Frank F. Starr, of Middletown, Ellen D. Learned, of Thompson, and B. Stevens Henry, of Rockville; recording secretary, Albert c. Bates, of Hart ford; corresponding secretary, Rev. w. Delos Love, of Hartford; treasurer, John E. Morris, of Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
Tears at Gleason's Bier.

New York, May 21.-The body of For mer Mayor Gleason of Long Island City has been embalmed and in it's casket, is laid on the ground floor of the building, which was fitted up by him as a room for the Battle AK asso- citation. Many old time companions of the deceased gathered in the room and cried like children. A wake over the remains was held this afternoon and will be continued tomorrow night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
EX-CONGRESSMA BOpTELLE
Passes Away at mn Asylum of Brain
 Trouble.

Boston, May 21.-Former Congress- man Charles A. Boutelle, of Bangor, Me, died to-day at the Mclean asylum, Waverly, Mass. MT. Boutelle had been at the institution for many months for treatment on account of brain trouble. Death occurred at 1 o'clock p. m. He was sixty-two years of age. Three daughters survive him.
 Congress last winter placed Mr. Bou- telle on the retired list Of the navy as 6 captain, an office to which he was eligible by reason of the civil war and congressional committee services.