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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
SCATHTNGLY DENOTNrED.
British Generals and War Oficc At-
 tackled tn Times' History.

London, May 23.--The second volume
 of the London Times History of the | War appeared to-day and is attract ing unusual attention on account of it's scathing denunciation of British gener- als and the war office. The criticism is given additional weight by the fact of | it's appearing under the auspices of "The Thunderer" No enemy of Great Britain could have more frankly de- nounced British blunders. Starting with General Whites last fight before he withdrew to Ladysmith, the author says it was in reality serious defeat of infantry badly handled by the officer in command, who proved quite unfit to grapple with the difficult situation in which, largely by the mistakes of oth- CTS, he was placed The cavalry was as bar as the infantry, and the situation was only saved by the heroism of the artillery.
 The surrender of troops at Nichol- sons Nek is described as premature, though mo more humiliating than many surrenders which occurred after it."
 Passing to Stormberg. the writer de- scribes the succession of blunders which led to the reverse as sheer misman- agement on the part of General Gatacre or his staff.
 Touching the crowning misfortune at Colenso, the author says: Just as in the hour of battle General Butler had tailed the men whom he led, so now. in the hour of trial he was to fail his country, which had trusted the fortune of war to his hands. He utterly lost heart Not only did he despair of doing himself, but he despaired for others"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
CHICKENPOX WAS SMALLPOX.
Mistakes of New Britain Doctors-Dr.
 LindsIey Called.

New Britain May 23.-There is con- siderable excitement among the resi- dents in the vicinity of Locust street tonight owing to statement issued by Dr. Lndsley, secretary of the state board of health, in which he says that several cases heretofore diagnosed by local physicians as chickenpox are in reality smallpox.
 Several persons on Locust street have been ill for few days past, and in each instance a rash has broken out on the patient. Two or three doctors made ex- aminations of their respective clients, and pronounced the ailment chicken pox. This verdict however did not ap- pear to be satisfactory, and the local health officer notified Secretary Linds- ley of New Haven. The latter came to this city to-day and unhesitatingly an- nounced the disease to be smallpox
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
HAITI QUITTING DOWN.
General Ffrmin tN Port au Prince
 Danger of Civil War Over.

General Ftrmin tM Port au Prince Danger of Civil War Over.
 Port au Prince. Hayti, May 23-The Haytian warship Crete Pierto arrived to-day and landed Antenor Firmin, the former Haytian minister at Paris, who was recently at the head of the army of the north, which advanced until within two days march of Port au Prince. He was accorded a very sym pathetic reception and all danger of civil war appears to have disappeared.
 Washington. May 23.-The following cablegram from Commander Nickels of the Topeka has been received at the navy department, dated Port au Prince to-day:
 Everything is quiet at Port au Prince, Hayti. The .Haytien government in charge of committee of safety. Firmen with 5000 and & Haytienman of war is at St. Marc, Hayti. It is re- ported that the force under his corn- mand has been withdrawn while he sends forth various representatives to confer. Establishing provisional gov- ernment
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
JEFFRIEs-FITzSTAfMONs, GO.
Amended Articles of Agreement Signed
 Share In the Pictures.

--Share In the Pictures. San Francisco, May 23--James J. Jeff ries and Robert Fitzsinmons have
 agreed upon the final details for their
 battle here on July 25. The amended
 articles of agreement were signed late
 this afternoon at the Central theater,
 Billy Delaney representing Jeffries, and F'itzsimmons being present in person. There was brief discussion as to the
 lsinetosoope privileges. Fitzsinnons in- sisting that the profits shall revert sole- ly to the fighters, but a.compromise a. was finally arranged, the San Francisco Athletic club. which had demanded 25 per cent. share in the pictures, agreeing to accept 20 per cent. On the demand of Fitzsimmons the clubs forfeit was increased from $2,500 to $5, 900 and it was agreed, after some discussion. that the referee be paid $500 by the club The contest is to be under straight Marquis of Queensbery rules The winner is to receive 60 per cent and the loser 40 per cent of the purse. Edward M. Geany is to be referee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
J. R. BLOOMER SUSPENDED.
XALE'S FAMOUS FOOTBALL
 TACKLE CRIBBED
Eioomer Charged With Cribbins Ina Recent Test on ExamaMatton--He Left Town Last Eventng-CRnnot Re-enter Yale Until After Next Christmas.

James Ralph Bloomer. Yale's famous 1 football player, has been suspended by the freshman faculty until after next Christmas. The suspension is upon the
 charge of dishonesty. The suspension occurred yesterday and took effect im-
 mediately. Bloomer left town last ev- ening
 Boomer played tackle on the Yale football team of 1900, when Harvard was defeated by the score of 2S to O.
 His work was of the best. Later in the
 college year he was suspended for a
 low stand in scholarship, From this
 suspension he appealed and the appeal
 Twas sustained under certain conditions.
 Bloomer failed to pass his examinations last June and consequently was obliged
 to repeat his freshman year. beginning
 again last September. This made it irn- possible for him to participate in the football games last season. He prac- ticed regularly and the entire univer- sity looked forward to some great work on the part of Boomer on the gridron next fall With Boomer and Hogan as tackles and Glass, Goss, Holt and Raf- ferty in the Yale line next season, the student body could see nothing but vic- tories over Princeton and Harvard. Boomers expulsion will extend over time which will make it impossible for him to play in any of the football games in the season of 1902. This will certain ly be a great loss to the Yale football team.
 It was authoritatively announced last evening that Blooner would be allowed to return to Yale next month to take his examlnations Should he pass them he will be rated as sophomore, but he will not be allowed to return to Yale as a student in full standing until after next Christmas.
 The charge of dishonesty, which re- suited in Bloomer's expulsion. was based upon the allegation that he crib bed in a recent test or examination.
 Boomer, who lives in Cincinnati, O., will tutor, 1t is reported, in Stamford or Stratford during the remainder of the school year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
' :
 frantic curb business on the strength of

frantic curb business on the strength of the peace outlook.
 The appearance of MT. Brodrick, the secretary of state for war, at the Vol unteer Service dinner tonight was watched eagerly in the hope of gaining an inkling of the governments frame of mind. But Mir Brodrlcks listeners had to be contented with one brief and adroitly turned reference to the present situation. Responding to the toast "The Imperial Forces" the war secretary said:
 T would go beyond my duty should l enter into details of the communications which are now passing and which pre- Jude, as we all hope, the surrender of the Boers.'
 MT Brodrick then proceeded to reiter- ate the oft-declared intention of the government not to be drawn into any compromise which would jeopardize fu- ture peace in South Africa.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
IN HONOR OF ROOSEVELT
LUNCHEON ON BOARD FRENCH
 WARSHIP GAULOIS.
Distinguished Guests Present--Am m bass ador Cambon Very Compiim en tary to the President Both Speak of the Long Friendship of the Two Nations " hat France Did for Americn.

l Annapolis, Md, May 23.-The lunch
 con given to-day on board the French l battleship Gaulois in honor of Presi- | dent Roosevelt was one of the most
 memorable incidents of the visit of the
 distinguished French soldiers and sail-
 ors to this country, who are here to 1 join In the celebration of the unveiling 1 of the monument to the memory of 1 General Rochambeau, which takes place in Washington tomorrow.
 The banquet hall had been impro- vised upon the ample after dack of the GauloAs. After the delicacies of a choice
 French menu had been discussed. Am-
 bassador Cambon arose, and in the
 name of President Loubet of the French republic bid q hearty welcome to all whom were present He>w was es- pecially complimentary In his allu- sions to President Roosevelt in whose hands. he said, the precious liberties of
 the American people were safe. He
 eloquently alluded to the historic oc-
 casion which had called them together
 and expressed the confident hope and
 belief that the splendid friendship be-
 tween France and the American peo-
 pie which had continued unbroken for
 a century would continue for genera
 tions. He concluded by offering
 toast Ito the presiednt of the glorious
 American republic which had set the
 example of popular liberty not only for
 France. but for the whole world.
 President Roosevelt replied in his happiest vein, though speaking with unusual deliberation, as though he measured every word he uttered After expressing the appreciation of the American people for the friendly spirit which prompted the sending of bat tleship and so many illustrious soldiers and sailors to the unveiling of the Ro- chambeau statue, the president said: MT Ambassador, we appreciate what France has done in sending to our shores on this occasion such magnifi- cent warship, and we appreciate the choice of those who were sent here; and, Mr Cambon we thank you for your happy good judgment in selecting SuCD dH llluStil tUillIildlhct bl tlIt army and navy to send to us on the occasion of the unveiling of the Rochambeau statue. One hundred and twenty years ago the valor of the soldiers and sailors 6f France exerted according to the judgment of historians, the determining influence in making this country a free and Independent country (appiause), and because of that France must always occupy cherished place in our hearts, (ReneWed ap- plause.)
 Among the notablities present at the luncheon were the following: President Miss Alice Roosevelt, Gen. aral Nelson A. Miles, Governor John Walter Smith, Admiral Dewey, General and Mrs. Corbin, Ambassador Porter, Count and Countess Rochambeau, Count and Countess De Lafayette Sen ator and Mrs Wetmore, of Rhode Is and, Assistant Secretary of State Pierce, Commander Rodgers, Captain fleaves. Admiral Higginson, Secretary If War Root and Mrs. Root, Secretary If the Navy Moody, General Cbalender, | Captain Filonbeau and others,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
BODY FOUND ON TRACKS.
George Torrey, of Central Village
 AliIsa Near His Home.

Central Village, Conn, May 23.-The body of George Torrey. aged sixty-five, was found on the railroad tracks near his home here tonight. MT. Torrey was missed from his ome about S:30 o'clock. He had been Respondent and in i'll health for over year, and his family became alarmed. A search was insti- tuted, which resulted in finding his body. terribly mangled on the railroad tracks. It is believed that MT. Torrey wandered on the tracks while tempori- rily insane He is survived by widow, one daughter and son.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
ANOTHER CRATER FORMING
MONT PELEE CONTINUES ITS
 ERUPTION.

Fall on Boats Ten Miles from tn. shore-Oficial French Information That Situation is Somewhat More Re-
 assuring-Uncertaint as to What May
 Happen-Opinion of the Scientists.
 Fort de France. Martinique, May 23
 ? D, m.-It is reported on seemingly re-
 liable authority that new crater is
 forming at Ajoupa Bouillon, which lies
 on the side of the mountain opposite tc St. Pierre with it's northern face toward the Atlantic. A huge Assure is said to have opened there, which is vomiting gases and volcanic matter similar to those thrown out from the crater at the summit
 The volcano is now throwing off large quantities of ashes. These fell upon boats which were coming to Fort de France this morning and prevented them from approaching the shore near CT than ten miles Even at this distance the decks were rapidly covered with ashes.
 The indications seem to point to another volcanic outburst shortly, but of course nothing can be positively pre- dicted. The Ajoupa Bouillon crater may act as a safety valve. but the meager reports obtainable here confirm the indications of increased activity.
 It is now the unanimous opinion of the scientists that this Is an explosive volcano, no real lava or moya rock material having been poured out, but only mud, steam, gases, and fragments of the old crater beds. The scientists compare the mountains outthrow to the steam of a boiler in which the pressure rises to bursting point, and they think it possible that a more violent outbreak may occur.
 The scientists remark that the explo- sions have occurred at progressively longer intervals, an dthey have also been progressively more violent. Thus, there had been three light eruptions of ashes. On May 5 there was an overflow of mud which caused the destruction of the Usine Guerin: on May 8 there was the outburst which destroyed St. Pierre, and on May 20, or after an in-- terval of twelve days, the last tremen- dous outburst occurred
 A new period of rest Is now on, and one of two things may happen. The may be confined for a still longer period, and then explode with great violence, spreading destruction over a vast area, or the mountain may remain quiescent for another half cen- tury.
 Paris. May 23.-M Decrais, the min ster of the colonies, has received dispatch from Fort de France Mar unique, dated to-day, saying that the course of the eruption of Mont Pelee is about stationary and that the situation there is somewhat more reassuring
 London. May 24-A special dispatch rom Point A Pitre. Island of Guade- oupe, dated May 23, says a faint light vas observed last night in the direction If the island of Martinique accompan- ed by detonati and that fears are of further disasters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
VERDICT FOR $4O,OOO.
Given Mrs. Htmsdnle Who Lost Hrr- band tn Tunnel Wreck.

New York, May 23.-Mrs. Christine H. Hinsdale, widow of Edward c. Hins- dale, manager of the foreign depart ment of the Morton Trust company and who lost his life in the accident in the New York Central tunnel on January last, obtained a verdict to-day for S40,- 900 against the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company and the New York Central Railroad com pany, in the supreme court, Justice Gill gerici presiding. Notice of appeal was given.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
Death of n New York Justice.

New York; May 24.-Supreme Justice George P. Andrews died at his home in this city at 2:15 o'clock this morning in suffered a stroke of apoplexy a week ago. To-day pneumonia developed and this was the immediate cause of bis death.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
COLONIAL DAMES ELECT.
Mrs. Kate (. Claiborne, of Virginia,
 Chosen as President.

Washington. May 23.-The Society of Colonial Danes to-day elected the fol- lowing. officers:
 President, Mrs. Kate Catsell Clai- borne, of Virginia vice presidents, Mrs Samuel Colt, of Conneeticut, Mrs. Hem ry LeH. Lyster, of Detroit and Mrs. William F. Reed, of Baltimore; secre- taries, Mrs. Joseph R. Lamar of Au- gusta, Ga, Mrs, Rosa Wright Smith, of Washington, D. G.; treasurer, Mrs. A. J. Cassatt, of Philadelphia; regis trar Mrs. Emil Richter, of Portsmouth, N. H.; historian, Miss Anne Hollings- worth Wharton, of Philadelphia
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
Shorter Day for Carpenters,

Providence, May 23,-All journeymen carpenters in this vicinity have been given an eight-hour day and a Satur- day half holiday in summer as the re- suit of demand made upon the master carpenters.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
CALLED 4 DISGRACE.
Special Legislation in House for Private
 Pensions.

Pensions.
 Washington, May 23-The house de- voted the day to private pension bills and few other minor measures. MT. Loud, of California, criticised the spe- cial pension legislation as disgrace, and drew emphatic responses from Messrs. Sulloway, of New Hampshire, Sulzer, of New York, and Meirs, of In- diana. Tn all 105 private pension bills were passed. The house adjourned un- til Monday in order to participate in the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
YOUNG JACKSON WON.
Bout With Walsh, of Canada, Stopped
 i'm Tenyh Round.

Baltimore May 23.-Referee Mant1 tonight stopped the bout at the begin- ming of the tenth round between young Peter Jackson and Harry Walsh of Canada, and awarded the decision to Jackson. Walsh was practically knocked out.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-24
DESTROYED BY E4RTHOUAKE.
Another Guatemaian Town Razed-
 Businers i'm Country Depressed.

another Gu0temRi8n Town RaZed-- Business in Country Depressed. Hamburg. May 23--A special des- patch to the Hamburg Doersenhalle from Guatemala says that the town of Quezaltenango has been wholly de- stroyed by an earthquake which lasted three-quarters of a minute. Business is entirely suspended in Guatemala and a great part of the coffee crop there has been destroyed.
 It was reported from Guatemala City, Guatemala, April 20. that earthquake shocks, which were general throughout that country April 1S 19 and 20 partly obliterated the town of Quezalt enango and badly damaged Amatlatan, Solola, Nahuala, Santa Lucia and San Juan Two hundred persons were reported killed, mostly women, and many people were injured.
 Quezaltenango has a population of about 25.000 people, is handsomely built and well paved and has a richly decorated cathedral, several other churches and a fine city hall.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
sRooKLYN BRIEFS

Miss Kitty Dillon of West Porter street has returned from a vacation in New Haven.
 The sequel to the assault which was committed by Caspar Aleshamsky upon William Welch on the night of July 5, and for which the former was med $l0 and costs in the police court yesterday morning is civil suit for $1OO damages brought by Welch against his assailant. The suit has been brought by Attorney Russell and will be tried on the third Tuesday in July. Constable E. J. Donahue placed an attachment for $1OO on the saloon of Aleshansky in the Guilfoile block yesterday afternoon.
 All the grocery and meat stores in this section, with one or two excep- tions, closed last night at o'clock for the first time on Tuesday night. The stores will hereafter be closed on every Tuesday night at o'clock and thus obey the rules of the union. Presavage Bros, who keep a meat market in D. J. Mahaney's block, agreed to close their store at o'clock and did, but about 13O they are said to have opened the store again and done business, thus violating the terms of their agreement. They had been doing business for about halt an hour when one or two union men paid them visit and persuaded them to do as they had agreed to keep their store closed on Tuesday evenings after z o'clock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
MUST LAY BOARD WALK.
Property Owners on South Main Street
 Ordered To Do So Last Night

Property Owners on South Main Street Ordered To Do So Last Night. The board of public works met last night, Mayor Kilduff presiding and all the members being present.
 The committee appointed to consider the condition of the sidewalk on South Main street, west side, from Harding's s southerly, reported recommending that the property owners be ordered to lay four foot board walk outside the curbing before July 15, or clear the walks and put the same in proper shape before said date. The report was adopted. Property owners on Eu- cid avenue and on Mill street, west side, from Clay to Liberty street, were called and heard relative to laying sidewalks. It was recommended that the former put down curbing and the latter curbing and sidewalks, the law date to be September 1. It was decided to hear property owners on the layout of a new street from Wash ington street southerly and also par ties interested in the proposed conduit for brewery brook on July % The superintendent of streets was instruct ed to proceed with the work of mak- ing certain Improvements at the Dub lin street bridge, including the work ing to the established grade of Byrnes' corner, so-calIed This is a matter that has been hanging in the balance for many years.
 The engineer was instructed to pre- pare maps and profiles for the layout of the Watertown road from the Bunker Hill road to the city boundary and to prepare estimates for the con- struction of storm water conduits ill the following streets: Welton, East Main to Walnut Union, South Elm to Great Brook; Hopkins, Pearl to Bish- op; Bishop, Bronson to Grown; Grown, Bishop to Beacon; Burton, Bishop to Beacon;. Beacon, Burton to Crown; Summer, Beacon to the summit; Cooke, Bronson to Buckingham Bronsons Cooke to Little Brook also to prepare an estimate for the cost of extending the Benedict street sewer to a point south of the Washington avenue bridge.
 The petition of Bank street property owners asking that the sewer be low cred from Harrison avenue to a point south of Center street was discussed, but no action was taken on it.
 The property owner at the corner of Orange and Walnut streets was or dered to put his sidewalk in proper condition before August 1. David G. Porter, acting for the Jane D. Well ton estate, was granted permission to place an inscription on the Carrie Melton fountain at the east end of the green
 Several parties were heard relative to sewer assessments. but no further action was taken on them
 All the new work ordered by the board of aldermen was referred to Su- perintendent Kelley with instructions to have it attended to as soon as pos sible.
 Mayor Kilduff informed the board that the hearing before the railroad commissioners which was to have taken place to-day had been postponed until Friday forenoon. He requested as many of the members as could spare the time to be present at the hearing.
 The meeting adjourned for week.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-09
BROOKLYN ATHLETIC CLUB.
Big Field Day Being Arranged by tn,

Big Field Day Being Arranged by the
 Members at the Driving Park.
 The last really good program of sports that was seen in this city was given by the members of the Brooklyn Athletic club and that was some years ago. The club has been very suc- cessful in all it's undertakings and it is now proposed to give a field day on a more elaborate scale than ever and to that end a committee is working hard for the success of the affair. The Waterbury Driving park has been se- cured for Saturday, July 26, and the following bill of sports has been pre- pared:
 One hundred yard dash, $a, $2 and $1.
 Half mile race SC, $3 and S1.
 Putting the shot, s, S2 and $1.
 Hop, step and jump, $3, $2 and $1.
 Two mile bicycle race. gold watch, dress suit case and umbrella.
 Running broad jump $3, .$2 and $1.
 Three-legged race, S2 and $1
 Fat mems race. box of cigars. A
 Running high jump, $3, $2 and S1.
 Hitch and kick. $3, S2 and $1.
 Entrance fee to bicycle race and half mile race fifty cents. Fat mems and three-legged race free. All other events twenty-five cents.
 All entries should be sent in at once and arrangements will be made to give everybody good show for one of the prizes. Besides the games there will be other features which the committee will announce from time to time.