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The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
SCIENTISTS IN SESSION.
Fifth Annual Meeting of tho American
 Academy.

Philadelphia, April 12.-The fifth an nual meeting of the American academy of Political and Social Science began here to-day and will continue to-mor- row and tomorrow night. There Is a full attendance of the membership of the academy.
 The general topic for discussion Is "America's Race Problems" and the many phases of that subject were ably discussed to-day by men well known the country over. The annual address was delivered to- night by Professor Edward A. Ross, formerly of Leland Stanford. jr., University, and now a member of the faculty of the University of Nebraska, who spoke on "The Cause of Race Superiority"
 Samuel Mcclure Lindsay, president of the academy, preceded Professor Ross with an address reviewing the work of the academy during the past year.
 At the opening session this afternoon the principal theme was "The Races of the Pacific" Those who spoke were Dr. Titus Munson Coan of New York; the Rev. Charles c. Pierce, D. D.. chap lain U. S. A., and the Rev. Oliver c. Miller, D. D., chaplain of U. s. A.
 After to-night's session the speakers and guests at the meeting were tender ed reception by the ladies' reception committee and the members of the academy.
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PICTURES BY rELEGRAPH.
Failure Meets Test Made Last Night
 Due to Induction.

Chicago, April 12.-Failure tonight met a test which drew number of men of science to the Quadrangle club, University of Chicago. It was an ef- fort to transmit and take recent half tone pictures by telegraph between Columbia university, New York, and the University of Chicago. The instru- ment, or electrograph, had worked suc- cessfully over distances of several hun dred miles, but tonight owing to in- duction of the wires in New York, it would not record the thousands of fine dots of which the pictures are composed
 Thomas Mills the inventor, of the electograph, was in Charge of the test in this city, while his assistant, H. R. Palmer, directed the operation of the machine in New York. In the latter city were Thomas A. Edison, Nil1ola Tesla, Signor Marconi and Professor Pupin.
 The elsctograph resembles in slight degree large graphophone. The paper on which the picture Is reproduced Is wrapped around the cylinder, upon which very sensitive stylus makes in ink dots corresponding in light and shade to the dots composing the half- tone illustration. Messrs. Mills and Palmer, in view of to-night's lack of success, decided to delay further tests of the invention few days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
RAJAH BREAKS OUT AGAIN.
Bengal Tiger Attacks F. c. Bostock and
 Dangerously Injures Him.

Indianapolis, April 12.-Rajah, the Bengal tiger that fatally injured one of the keepers at the ."Zoo'' in this. city several months ago after a desperate fight in the animals cage, to-day at tackled Frank c. Bostock, proprietor of the "Zoo,'' and dangerously injured him. It is feared by the surgeons that Bostock will lose his left arm. His right lief and his face were badly iacer- ated.
 Preparations were being made at the 'Zoo' to shop Rajah, with several oth- CT animals, to the Pan-American expo- sition at Buffalo. MT. Bostock had just arrived from Baltimore to direct the work. He took Rajah into the area this morning with the intention of put ting him through some tricks. Bostock wore heavy wire mask over his head and neck, and carried revolver and a club.
 At the conclusion of the exercise the beast was released and started toward his cage along winding passageway from the arena to the rear of the cages. In this narrow place the animal sud- denly leaped upon Bostock and forced him to the floor. Bostocks left arm was torn by the tigers fangs. The mask was broken open and the tiger was gnashing at his victims face when trainer rushed to the rescue and drove the enraged beast to his cage after fir ing several shots into his body.
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Insurance Syy lers in Lo II d n.

London, April 12.-The Statist has discovered a clique of swindlers. mak- ing London their headquarters. who profess to represent a leading Ameri- can insurance company. These swind- lers, it will say tomorrow, notify the family of a man recently deceased that the last premium which ought to have been paid at given, date, usually very recent has not as matter of fact been paid and that, if it is not forwarded by a specified date. the policy will lapse. The widow hastens to send the remit tance. The victims are usually French and Germans"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
The Tie-Up tn the Car shops.

Wilkesbarre, Pa.. April 12-The tie up in the car shops of the Central rail- road of New Jersey at Ashley is now complete To-day the machinists, blacksmiths and laborers joined the carmen who went out yesterday. A few men still remained at work, but the off, ficials concluded to shut down the works and notices were posted to that effect this afternoon. About 625 men are now idle. Superintendent Thomas went to New York to-day to confer with General Manager Warren. There will probably be another conference in Ashley tomorrow. At a meeting of the strikers held tonight they resolved to stay out until the discharged men are reinstated.
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Telegraph Briefs,

New York, April 12.-Orano Pasquale, an
 Italian released from the immigration sta tion at Ellis Island to-day, was about to
 purchase ticket for Bridgeport, Conn.,.
 when two men representing themselves as fellow countrymen offered to change his money. pasquale gave them $20 in gold, for which he received confederate SEQ bill. detective saw the transaction and arrested the men. They were held by the magistrate
 New York, April 12.--Athough everything was in order for the raising of the second cable for the foot bridge on the new East river bridge this afternoon, the wire rope still lies on the bottom of the river. There is no telling at present when the second and third cables put Into the water Tues day, will be placed over the saddles. be- cause the metal workers and cable rggers are out on strike.
 New York, April 12;-The deed transfer ring the NJ. Guggenheim Sons big smeltng plant at Perth Amboy to the American Smelling and Refining company was filed in the county clerks office at New Bruns- wick, N J.. tonight Glad ,o11ae The consideration ument has S1.500 worth of revenue stamps attached to 1t.
 New York, April 12.-The will of Fernan- do Yznaga was filed to-day. All of his property, both real and personal, is left to Manchester. The real estate is valued 1t S2 GOO, 000 and the personal al S}J, ,0U0. Hen ry B. Rollins and W. K. Vanderbilt are named as executors.
 London. April 12.-The American line steamer St. Louis, which is to sail from tomorrow for New York by way of Cherbourg, will have among her the Princess von HatzfeIdt the daughter of the late c. P. Huntingdon.
 Cleveland, April 12.-As a result of the refusal of the carpenter contractors to pay their employees thrty-two cents an hour as demanded, q strike of all the labor union affiliated with the Building Trades council is threatened in this city.
 Denver, April 12.-A huge mass of snow and rock swept down from the mountain rear Adelaide, on the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad, burying q work train and killing three men and seriously injuring four others.
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Police in n Successful Chase.

Edward Jones, John c. Jones, George Kelly, James Sullivan and James Pen dergast were arrested by the Grand avenue police yesterday afternoon after creditable and successful chase. The men are alleged to have stolen six oil cups valued at $4 each from the Ma tional Wire company. Captain Brewer on being notified quickly set his men to work. Sergeant Doherty, Patrolmen Landrigan, Nettleton and Conley took part in the chase and after a pursuit from Tomlinson bridge to Morris Cove captured the men.
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Harvard Debaters Chosen.

Cambridge, Mass, April 14.-The team to debate against Princeton was chosen tonight and the result of the selection follows: H. P. Candler '01, J. D. Facl1ler. 1 L., and J. M. Stott '04. The Coolidge prize for $100 for the best individual work was awarded to Chan dler. Harvard will support the nega- tive of the question submitted by Princeton some time ago. A gift of s1OO is announced from R. c. Surbridge 'S9 to the prize fund of the university debate club at Harvard.
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You will find our advertisement of today on Page 2.
 Howe & Stetson.

greatly lessen the water damage, as the flow of water after leaving the culverts will not be enough to do further dam age. The drives and paths are now under repairs.
 Edgewood park-This park has had its share of washouts. all of which are repaired now, A great deal of compost has been drawn to the grounds which are to be graded this spring. Excavat- ing of large holes for the planting of naples on the partway and filling same with good loam and fertilizer is now taking up our time. A certain amount of tree and shrub planting will be start ed in a few days.
 Beaver Ponds park-The filling at Beaver Ponds has increased somewhat during the last week and before the bottom of the swamp is covered would recommend laying a few lines of drain pipes, which may be connected with the sewer at a certain point, left open for that purpose.
 Bay View park-Bay View park has received cleaning up. Planting and grading will soon follow.
 Water side park-A row of naples is being planted on Hamilton street, to re- place the elms which are in dying condition. One half of the upper part of the park has been refilled with street sweepings. etc.. and at this time Is pretty nearly up to grade. expect to be able to get it seeded down sometime during the coming season
 Quinnipiac park-The bathing houses at this park should be painted this spring.
 Fort Hale and Fort Wooster parks Washouts caused by the severe storms have not been very serious, all damages so done are now being repaired.
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DENIED BY GERMANY.
Published by the Official
 Messenger ofSt. Petersburg.

Messenger fSt. Petersburg. Berlin, April 12-Several articles in the inspired press this evening deny three points in the latest pronounce ment of the Official Messenger of St. Petersburg. In the first place they in sist that Emperor Nicholas asked Elm peror William to designate Count Von Waldersee for the chief command of the allied troops in China, and that 1t is not true that the suggestion went from the kaiser to the czar.
 In the second place they assert that Count Won Waldersee never harbored the idea of bringing the Chinese court by force to Pekin but that he with the full assent of the commanders of the al- lies, merely made such a threat which had favorable effect.
 In the third place they challenge the declarations of the Russian official or- gan regarding the punishment of prom inent guilty persons.
 The Vossische Zeitung commenting on the Official Messenger utterances says: Tt Is evident from both the form and substance of the latest Russian publication that from the outset differ ences existed between Russian and Ger many"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
Burned to Death,

New York, April 12.-Mrs Catherine Easterly was burned to death at her home in New Rochelle, N. Y, to-day. She was the widow of the late Dr. sician of Dr. Kane's expedition to the North Pole Mrs. Easterly was en- gagged in raking up and burning the leaves on her lawn. A burning leaf set fire to her dress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
Last Evenings Fire.

At GAO last evening an alarm was rung from box 128, at the corner of Plymouth and Grant streets, for fire in the building at the corner of Ply mouth street and the Boulevard, used as metal smelting shop by Alderman Brothers. The roof about the smoke stack was considerably burned, and 1t is thought that the first caught from the stack. The damage done amounted to about $100 While on the way to the fire engine No. became stuck in Ply mouth street, which is in wretched condition, and was delayed several min utes. Residents of that section have been for some time endeavoring to have the street macadamized.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
Death of Apostle Cannon.

Salt Lake, Utah, April 12.-Upon re- ceipt of the news of the death of Apostle George Q. Cannon of the Nor mon church to-day, the flag over Pres ident Shows office was placed at half mast and conference of high church officials was held to arrange the details for the funeral. IL was decided to hold the funeral services in the Taber- nacle on next Wednesday at noon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
WATERBURY DIVORCE CASE.
Wife of u Prominent Dentist of That
 City Seeks SeparattOn.

In the superior court civil side, be- fore Judge Ralph Wheeler yesterday afternoon the ex-parte divorce case of Mrs. Jennie Gates against her husband, Dr. Charles E. Gates, prominent den- tist of Waterbury, was heard. The couple were married in 1879 and have daughter about twenty years of age. They have not lived together since 1899, since which time Mrs. Gates has resid- ed in New York. Mrs. Gates in her complaint alleges adultery. Judge Wheeler reserved his decision. Colo nel Burpee, of Waterbury, represented the plaintiff.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
AGAINST PLATT AMENDMENT
ACTION OF THE CUBAN CONSTITU-
 TIoNAL CONVENTION.
By Vote offs to 10 It Declares Itself Op- posed to Demands of United States
 Especial Exception Taken to Three
 CIauses-COnservative Believe the
Action Embarrassing.

Havana, April 12-The Cuban con- etitutional convention placed itself on record to-day against the Platt amend ment by a vote of eighteen to ten, on a resolution that the convention should declare itself opposed to the amend ment on account of the terms of some of the clauses and the way in which they are drawn, and also on account of the contents of others, especially clauses III, VI and VII. The conserva- tives assert that this action is embar- rassing, inasmuch as it practically ties the hands of any commission that might be sent to Washington.
 Washington, April 12.-Another step toward the establishment of full civil government in Cuba was taken to-day by the appointment by General Wood of Ernest Fonts y Sterling, as deputy auditor of the island. Senor Fonts has been discharging similar duties for some time past under Major Ladd, but is now reappointed as purely civil official.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
Long Island Road,. Officers.

New York. April 12.-The new board of directors of the Long Island Rail- road company met to-day and re-elect- ed William H. Baldwin, jr., president. The following executive committee was also elected: w. H. Baldwin. ir. Au- gust Belmont. John P. Green, R. Som- CTS Hayes, Charles E. Pugh, s. M Pre- vost, Samuel Req. Samuel s. Dennis, who was elected director early in the week, declined to serve and Clement A. Griscom was elected in his place.
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Arrested on Church Street.

William Harrison, who said that he lived on Minor street, was arrested last night by Patrolmen Clancy and Hol- finger on Church street near Center on the charges of drunk and injury to private property. He is charged with having wilfully broken in one of the large plate glass windows in the front of Simons & Co.'S store.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
PAUL REVERE'S RIDE.
Its Starting Place to be Marked by
 Tablet.

Boston, April 12.-Bunker Hill chap ter, Daughters of the American Revo- lution, has decided to mark with a tablet the spot from which Paul Revere started in his historic midnight ride on April IS, 1775. to warn the inhabitants of the towns between Boston and Con- cord that the British were coming to destroy their stores and munitions of war. The tablet will be placed on the south side oe the new Charles river bridge, facing Warren avenue. Histor- ically, the spot is very near that on which the renowned rider stood as he waited for the lights to shine forth from the tower of the Old North church.
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AVALANCHE IN CALIFORNIA.
Sweeping Everything Before It on
 Italian Mt. in Taylor Park

Buena Vista, Cal, April 12.-A report has reached here that an avalanche sweeping everything before came down Italian mountain in Taylor park, about forty miles west of this place, and that number of lives were lost. On this mountain several mines have been in operation all winter, employing about 300 men. Owing to the great distance of the mountain from any point of com- munication with the outside world and the vast amount of snow on the range between here and the mountain several days may elapse before the facts are learned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
PRAISE FOR KRUG EIc.

Illinois Legislature Invites Him to That
 State.
 Springfield, H., April 12.-A resolution was adopted without opposition by the lower house of the Illinois legislature to-day lauding Paul Kruger as 'the leader in the patriotic cause of his race in resisting British oppression and pre- serving to his people the inalienable rights of home rule and self-govern- ment," and extending to him "a cordial welcome to our shores and to the state of Illinois," and asks him, if he should visit America, to address the Illinois house.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
Firo on Bassett Street.

Shortly before o'clock this morning. an alarm of fire was rung from box Mo-. 515 at the corner of Bassett and Wilson streets, near the town line, in the north- ern part of the city. The fire was in Q small barn on Bassett street near the railroad. The barn together with some hay which it contained wasstotally de- stroyed. The loss will not exceed $500.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
Seditiom Among Natives.

London, April 13.-"A serious sedi- tious movement" says the Pietermar- itzburg correspondent of the Daily Mail
 "is srrea ding among the natives. It is headed by native ministers who preach the doctrine of Africa for Africans.
 and incite the natives to throw off all European control. The authorities are carefully watching the propaganda, but are reluctant to interfere through fear of making martyrs of the ringleaders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
A BOER COMMANDO TAKEN.
Col. Monro Captures Eighty Prisoners
 Including Commnntlant Bresla.

London, April 12.-A dispatch from General Kitchener from Pretoria dated Thursday. April Ii, says that Colonel Monro Of Bethune's Mounted infantry, after two hours hard fighting has cap- tured eighty prisoners, including Com- mandant Bresla and Lieutenant Fin deyne of the Staats artillery, with eight wagons, Dewetsdorp Gin the Orange River colony)
 Nylstroom, Transvaal Colony, Sum day, April 7.-All the inhabitants of this place have been sent to Pretoria.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
STILL. DISCUSSING TREATY
OF THE CLAYTON
 BULWER CONVENTION.
Negotiations Progressing Though Tentative Stage Has Not Yet Been Passed on Quid Pro Quo Basis-British Foreign Office Hopeful of a Satisfn ctory Settlement.
of a Satisfactory Settlement.

London, April 12.-Negotiations on the Hay Pauncefote abrogation of the Clayton -Bulwer treaty are progressing, though they have not yet passed the tentative stage. representative of the Associated Press has been inform ed that they are being conducted on quid pro quo basis and that no other method of abrogation would be consid- cred by the British government. The foreign office hopes that settlement and Great Britain will be arrived at be- fore congress is reconvened. 6
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MOUNTAINS CONSTANTLY MOVING
Percepttblo Movement at But te, Mont
 Car Tracks Displaced.

Butte, Mont April 12.--A portion of Butte, upon which some of the Ana conda mines are located, has made very perceptible movement southwest ward during the past few days. At the foot of the Anaconda Hill the slide pushed the tracks of the street railway line about six inches for a distance of about 300 feet along the road. Geolo- gists and scientific men claim that the entire range of mountains about Butte Is constantly moving and that the slid ing process Is still going on. The statement is made by a we'll known mining man that the collar shaft of the Green Mountain mine, one of the Ana conda properties, has moved in ten years about seven feet. The strange phenomenon is regardd with interest by scientific men but no danger is ever apprehended from it.
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yyill be Laid TO-day.

New York, April 12.-The corner stone of the new Hall of Records, the largest of it's kind in the country, will be laid tomorrow. John s. Crimmins and oth- CTS will speak at the exercises. The entire cost of the building will be $5,- 000 000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
Attenpts On kruGer's Ltfe!

London, April 13.-"The police of this city.' says the Amsterdam correspond ent of the Daily Express, recently got wind of contemplated attempts upon the life of MT. Kruger. One of the per- sons arrested is said to have made confession.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-13
American Robbers i'm China.

Berlin, April 12,-According to dis patch from Pekin, dated yesterday, to the Kolnsche Zeitung, robber band of four Americans and four Chinese was recently captured by German outpost at Tung Kia Flu, west of Tien Tsin.
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Official Circles in Berlin Deny America
 is Opposing Them.

Opposing Them.
 Berlin, April 12.-In high official cir cles in Berlin the reports published in the American press to the effect that the Washington government is opposing Germany's claims for Chinese indem- nifty are described as erroneous. "The American government knows perfectly well," said an important official to-day, that the claims filed by Germany and Great Britain are much smaller than those of some other powers. It Is also understood that Dr. Stuebel (director of the colonial department of the Ger man foreign offlce) effected an agree ment during his recent visit in London whereby both governments will lump the claims of their citizens, carefully examine them and then apportion the total amount among the claimants"
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Not Going to Venezueln.

Washington, April 12.-The navy de- partment announced to-day that the North Atlantic squadron, now at Cuele- bra Island, is due to arrive at Hamp- ton Roads on the 23d or 24th inst. This serves to set at rest the rumors to the effect that the squadron is to be dis patched to Venezuelan waters.
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THANKS FROM THE POPE.
Extended 10 the Convention Of Catholic
 Educators in Chicago.

 Chicago, April 12.-A cablegram from Pope Leo was received to-day by Mgr. Thomas J. Conaty at the convention of Catholic educators. The message was in reply to cable sent to his Holiness when the convention opened, and was as follows:
 'The Holy Father thanks you for the good wishes expressed by you in the name of the convention of Catholic coll leges, and bestows his most hearty apostolic benediction. (Signed)
 Cardinal Rampolla" The following officers were chosen to- serve during the ensuing year: Presi- dent, Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Conaty, D. D.,s rector of the Catholic university, Wash- ington; secretary and treasurer, Rev.. John Conway, s. J., Gonzaga college, Washington.