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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
FIRE IN LUMBER YARD.
S900 Damage in Richards Lumber Co.
 West Haven, Last Night.

Fire broke out in the Richards Lum- Der company on Water street, West Ha. ven, last night about 10:5O and did dam age amounting to $900. A great deal of lumber was stored in a number of small wooden buildings arjacent to the place in which the fire was burning and it was only after big effort by the borough fire department that the fire was confined to one building. It is thought that the fire started in the boil CT room. The furnace is next to the shaving bin and from appearances it looks as though the shavings caught fire and then set the woodwork on fire The fire was discovered by watchman and the alarm brought out the 'volun- teer department in short order. When they reached the scene the flames had eaten almost through the roof, but were kept from spreading to the adjoining buildings. About o'clock yesterday fire was discovered at the rear of the Keeley Institute, but was quickly ex tinguished without the aid of the de- partment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
MARTIAL LAW FOR BELGIUM.
To be Proclaimed Unless Order be Re.
 stor ed by Monday.

1 Brussels, April 1.-The Belgian gov i ernment has decided to proclaim mar 1 tial law on Monday, unless order is
 previously restored
 Troops are being moved to the va rious provincial points where there are | disorders The debate on the estimates has been fixed in the chamber for next Saturday. The Socialists seem to fear that the government will rush the bud
 gte and prorogue the chamber before
 next Tuesday, the date fixed for the discussion of universal suffrage.
 The Civil guard is again arms to- night and all the police posts have been doubled.
 2 q. m.-There have been no further disturbances of any kind. The major ity of the Civil guard, who are uniform ed like the soldiers and armed with rifle and bayonet were withdrawn at 1 o'clock this morning.
 It transpiree this morning that at a cabinet council held yesterday at which King Leopold presided, it was decided that the discussion of the suffrage ques- tion should be fixed for next Wednes- day. The king appeared to favor a conciliatory attitude but the govern ment will oppose the introduction of universal suffrage.
 The sitting of the chamber of depu- ties to-day was characterized by vio- lent scenes. The premier Count De Naeyer, referring to the deplorable events of yesterday said: "The appeal of the socialists to the population proves that it is their avowed plan to continue the struggle, even after par liament has pronounced on the re- vision bill Their aim is the dethrone- ment of power and the triumph of revo- lution. The government is resolved that the debate on the revision bill shall occur, in spite of the assertions of the Moniteur Socialiste to the con- trary."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
JEALOUSY CAUSES MURDER.
Man shot by His Wife's Divorced Hus-
 baud.

Cleveland, April 11.--Charlss Frank, resident of Birmingham, Ala, was shot and killed this afternoon by Charles Anderson, the divorced husband of Franks newly made wife, whom he married yesterday in this city.
 The tragedy was the result of jealousy on the part of Anderson, who had been divorced from the woman some time ago Frank and his wife met last sum mer, their acquaintance eliminating in marriage yesterday, Frank having come from Birmingham Sunday for the event.
 For the past few weeks Anderson had been threatening to kill Frank. To-day while Frank and his wife were walking towards their home Anderson came up on them. He was greatly excited. He took hold of the womans arm and asked if she had married Frank. Being too frightened to reply, her husband said she was his wife. Thereupon An derson drew a revolver and fire two shots into Franks breast, killing him. Mrs. Frank ran back to her mothers house and Anderson walked into town and surrendered.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
MOS1's CONVICTION AFFfRME ED.
Decision of Appellate Division of New
 York Supreme Court.

New York, April 1.-The appellate division of the supreme court to-day at- firmed the conviction of Johan Most on charge of printing ill his newspaper,
 'The Freheit, ".an improper article en- titled Murder vs. Murder" The arti- cle was published about the time of the assassination of President Mckinley. Most was sentenced to years impris- onment. Regarding Mosts contention that the constitution gave him the right to publish the article the court says: The constitution does not give to citizen a right to murder nor does it give to him the right to advise the com mission of that crime by others. What is does permit is liberty of action only to the extent that such liberty does not interfere with or deprive others of an equal right
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
MILES.ROOSEVEJT FUED.
BITTERNESS OF IT SHOWN BY GEN.
 ERAL SCOFIELD.
n,ittce on Military Affairs President and dLieutcnant-Ge General Not on Speak, ing Terms-Latter Must be Got Rid of and a Chief Of- Staff Put i'm His Place.

| Washington, April 1.-The report of the testimony given before the senate committee on military affairs by Gener- al Schofield formerly the commanding create a general staff was made public to-day He endorsed the bill saying "the very exalted individual office, so- called of commanding general of the army must disappear. There is no room for it in this government no mat ter who occupies it; it is not question of personality at all, or the character of the individual, so far as this great question is concerned. He must be what other nations of the earth have, a chief of staff, not a commanding gen eral
 Referring to the German system Gen eral Schofield said: "We would have to modify their system so as ~o make it applicable. It we had at the head of the army for years the same distinguished general, other things being satisfactory, that would be very well; but what is the use of great general as the nomi nal head of the army if the president will not even talk to him except to crit icize or if the secretary of war and he do not even seek the other? What good Is he?"
 Senator Barrows-"Why would not the same condition of affairs exist he-
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
WALLER DEFENDS HIMSELF
 CITES FIFE PRECEDENTS TO YIN-
 DICATE HIS 4 CTIONS.
ferred to-Treachery of the Natives im Samar Impossible to COnoeive-Wevei fin Blood and Sacrilege of the Human BOdy-Accused'sA AcquittaI Expected.

Manila, April 1tIMajor Littleton w
 Y. Waller of the marine corps (who is
 being tried by court martial on the
 charge of executing Samar natives with
 out triaD addressed the crowded court
 to-day. The major said he was either
 right or wrong in his actions, and add
 ed that he desired to cite five prece
 dents which came under the head of
 his own case. He alluded to the naval
 battle at Santiago and the humanity
 he had shown to Spaniards who were captured and said he had many letters l from Spaniards thanking him for the kindness he had shown them.
 | Continuing, the major said that, in | 1882, he was with the British forces in | Egypt, where Arabs captured pickets of | Bengal cavalry, decapitated the prison CTS and placed their heads on poles. Af- forwards, all the Arabs who were caught were shot without trial. Dur ing the campaign in China the Chinese mutilated the dead and tortured the wounded to death. Consequently when Boxer or a fanatic was captured he was executed immediately, without ref erence. This was true in the case of the troops of every nation in China. It was true during the three weeks he commanded the Americans there. But the same thing occurred, later, when he was no longer in command. No protest was made and he had every right to be- lieve that his acts were approved, so far as the American forces were con cerned. He knew they were approved by those of other nations.
 Tt is impossible to conceive such treachery as that of the natives of Samar," said the major. They revel in blood and have an appetite for wan ton sacrilige of the human body. These fiends stole Captain Councils class ring. filled the soldiers bodies with jam and jelly and attempted to murder my command. I shot them, I honestly thought then that I was right, and I believe so now. Neither my people, nor the world will believe me to be mur- derer"
 Captain Arthur T. Mark, (marine corps), representing Major Waller, in a forceful argument, maintained that Walters actions were justified by mar tial law, quoting numerous authorities on the subject. Captain Mark also said he regretted very much that the prosecution had seen fit to call General Smith. He said that all the testimony went to show that the major was justi- fled.
 At the close of the arguments for the defense the general feeling was that the result of the trial will be the acquit tai of the major The judge advocate, Major Henry P Kingsbury, of the Third cavalry, will replay tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Harvard l.. s. Oarsmen Win.

Cambridge, Mass, April 1.-The Har- ward Law school crew created no little surprise this afternoon by defeating tho three upper class crews in the race for the class championship on the Charles- The law school crew is made up of ex- varsity men and men from other col- leges. It rowed slow swinging stroke such as would be used in four -mile race rather than in a two-mile race, yet the stroke reduced the interclass record by two seconds. The crews were fa- vored by strong tide and wind asterr. The seniors won the interclass championship The finish was: Law school, seniors juniors, sophomores- The law schools time for mile and seven- -eighths was 9:151s.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
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HARVARD TRACK GAMES,
w. A. Schick Makes < New Record in
 the 22O.Yard Dash.

Cambridge, Mass, April 11.-The ans nual spring track games at Harvard were held this afternoon on track that was rather soft. The stretch, how- ever, was in good shape and w. A. Schick did the 220-yard dash in 21 Al seconds, new record in the Harvard games by 10th of a second. Summary.
 Edwards hurdles, won by Willis< IS 3-5 seconds; 100 yards dash, Schick, 10 seconds; half mile run, Dubois. 2:03 4-5: quarter mile run, Frye, 54 sec- onds; 220-yards hurdles, Willis 25 Ia seconds; 220 yards dash, Schick, 21 3-6;I Mile run, Knowles, 4:45 3-5 two mile run, Colwell, 1925 4-5; shot put, Kings-i ley, distance, AZ feet 4 1-2 inches; high jump, Glidden, 5 feet 8 inches; broad jump, Shirk, 21 feet 1 inch hammer throw, Piper, 122 feet; pole vault, Halls 9 feet IA inches.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Column bia Cont tests With Yale.

New York, April 11.-Announcement was made to-day that the Columbia university crew will not row Annapolis this year, and that race is probable between the Yale and Columbia fresh- men eights for May 31 at New Haven.
 New York, April 11.-L. E. Mahan, captain of the Columbia fencing team, announced to-day that Columbia has arranged a dual meet with Yale for May 31 Tournaments are also being arrang- ed with Yale and New York university. The Columbia interscholastic tourna- ment has been decided on for May on the Columbia courts in South field.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
SOUTHERN FIRE AT DEPEW
HIS REMARKS ON POPULAR ELEC- TION OF SENATOR'S AT7A ACKED.
Mr. Simmons Declares He is Entirely Mistaken About the Operation of North Carolina Law-Black ckburn De- tppi-Vote on Chinese Exclusion Hill Next Wednesday.

Washington, April 11.-Some remarks
 which MT. Depew, of New York, made yesterday, opposing the proposed
 amendment to the constitution provid- l ing for the election of senators by pop ular vote, preciptated a lively three
 hours debate in the senate to-day. Yes terday, in effect, MT. Depew served no | tice on those states which had limited their suffrage that if the amendment was enacted demand would be made on them to accord all their citizens the right to vote or suffer a loss of repre- sentatives in congress,
 MT. Money of Mississippi, to whose state reference had been made by the New York senator, replied to-day tartly to some of the statements of M. Depew and defended the suffrage clauses in the Mississippi constitution.
 Mr. Depew made a warm reply and attacked the election methods, not only of Mississippi, but of several other southern states. ne lIlIllldleu that IL fair methods were employed in thfose states republican senators would be here as their representatives.
 His remarks drew sharp fire from several senators. MT Money and his colleague, MT. McLaurin, explained Mis- sissippi's election methods, and MT. Simmons, of North Carolina, pointed out that MT. Depew had been entirely mistaken about the operation of the constitution of that state, and that his statements were erroneous.
 MT. Blackburn, of Kentucky, warmly arraigned the New York senator for his comments on Kentucky elections, de- tended what is known as the Goebel election law and asserted that the New York senator was not informed as to the facts of Kentucky politics
 When the Chinese exclusion bill was taken up an agreement was reached that vote should be taken on it next Wednesday at 1 o'clock. MT Teller, of Colorado, supported the measure in a brief speech maintaining that it was necessary and that it was not in con- of our treaty obligations with China.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
TO CONTEST M,KEE WILL,
Relatives of Negro Millionaire Take
 Necessary Steps.

Philadelphia, April 11.-Steps were taken to- day by the children of the late Colonel John Mckee, the colored mill lionaire real estate dealer, to prevent the registrat tion and execution of the decadents will. Mckee was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church, His will, made public yesterday, devises the bulk of his S2, 900 estate to char itable uses under the control of Arch bishop Ryan and the clergy of the Ro- man Catholic church. His next of kin are cut off with a mere pittance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Methuen Pays Tribute to DeIarey,

London. April 11.-General Methuen's S despatch on the subject of the Twee- bosch disaster was published in the Gazette this evening. It adds nothing to the details already made public. Methuen pays tribute to the Boer com mander, saying General Delarey treat ed the prisoners and myself with Che greatest kindness and left General Gel Her to look after our wounded on the ground'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Riis Wtll Decline,

Springfield, Mass. April 11.-Jacob Riis of New York, in an interview in this city tonight, said he would decline the position of governor of the Danish West Indies unless President Roose- welt strongly insisted upon his accept ance. He says a newspaper man should not go into politics or hold public office.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Baseball.

New York, April 1.-The New York National league team defeated the base ball nine representing the University of Maine this afternoon on the Polo grounds by a score of to 2.
 At Washington (eXhibition game)- Washington [. Jersey City 2.
 At Philadelphia-Phi (Amer- ican) F, eBucknell college |
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
900 on One stock,

Boston, April 11,-Although he had been on the witness stand for the bet ter part of the two days, in the $6000O libel suit os Bennett vs. Donohue, Thomas w. Lawson was still in the hands of counsel for MT. Bennett to- day. For time Lawyer Storey's cross- examination was upon matters relating to MT. Bennett's paper. When counsel branched off onto transactions in Sugar stock, Lawyer Bartlett objected but MT. Storey explained that MT Bennett in his paper had charged MT. Lawson with being financial adventurer" and that counsel was trying to find out what he had to say about his own methods.
 MT Lawson said that he had sold Sugar stock short" To MT. Storey's query if selling stock "short' was not selling stock that you haven't and agreeing to deliver it at some future time, and in the meantime trying to lower the price" MT. Lawson said No sir"
 Mir. Storey and MT. Lawson then en- gagged in a discussion as to the mean ing of selling stock short" Witness gave several illustrations of selling stock short" also of buying it long"
 Changing the subject MT. Storey asked MT. Lawson if he had not at- tackled certain companies for personal gain, thus going against what he had advertised concerning Monata gas
 Tt was not for personal gain that I attacked the Lamson Store Service company, or the General Electric com pny," was the answer Tt was be- cause the one had attacked me and the other had attacked the Westinghouse company, in which I was interested"
 You advised the public to buy Ar cadian, did you not?" MT. Storey ask ed
 T thought Arcadian would go over
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Doctor Dead In Hartford Cell.

Hartford April 11.-Dr. Andrew J. Thoren, a Swedish doctor of New Brit ain, was found dead in a cell at the Hartford police headquarters at eleven o'clock tonight. The medical examiner decided that death was due to alcohol ism Dr. Thoren had been arrested a number of times in this city for drunk enness during the last few weeks. He is survived by @ brother o. F. Thoren, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Charged With Setting Fires.

John Ross, a boy who lives a t 66 Hud- son street, was arrested last night by Policeman Shields on the charge of set ting fires in Beaver Ponds swamps, or park, as it is sometimes called. There have been numerous complaints recent ly of the burning of debris on the prop erty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Dean of Chicago Law School

Cambridge, Mass, April 11.-Profes- sor J. H Beale of the Harvard law school, has been granted leave of ab- sence for the first half of next year, he having accepted an invitation of Pres ident Harper of Chicago university to act as dean of the new law school to be founded there by J. D. Rockefeller. The new law school will be on lines similar to that of Harvard. Professor Beale may be away all of 1903 and 1904.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Use of Tobacco Causes n StriEe.

Boston, Aprii I.--Beeduse d notice was posted at the Stillings printing es- tabishment prohibiting the use of to- bacco and abolishing cuspidors during working hours twenty-three men struck to- day after holding an indignat ton meeting. MT Stillings stated that he gave the order in the interest or clean liness
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Harvard Crew Squad Picked.

Cambridge, Mass, April 11.-Captain Bullard of the Harvard crew picked the following men for the varsity squad to- night: Cunningham, McGrew, Swift. Aver, Bancroft, Foster, Francis, Philip, Dunbar, Shuebruck Colby. Sanger, Covel, Lloyd, Smith, Jackson, Greggs, Ivey, Hartwell, Otis, Derby, James and Buuard. The men will begin work on next Monday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Coal steamer sunk.

Chatham, Mass, April 1.-The steamer Williamsport, of the Philadel- phia and Reading Coal company, was sunk on Pollock Rip by collision with a barge in tow of the tug Plymouth at 2:30 this morning and now lies total wreck just out of the track of vessels going over the shoals. Thfe crew were saved in the boats.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
MILL HAZE TO PRopE cnARGFs
Manila Editor Must Prove Assertions
 Against U. $. Commission.

Manila, April 1.-The press commit tee has had an interview with Acting Governor Wright with reference to the sedition law. MT. Wright replied that the editor of Freedom Ca local publica- tion) who was recently arrested on the charge of sedition, had, in the columns of that paper, made persistent attacks on the United States commission and that he would now have to prove his assertions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
SIOO, ,OOO for Statue to Mckiniey.

Albany, April Ex-Governor Odell this afternoon signed one hundred and six teen bills, among which were a number of appropriation measures and in which he vetoed number of items. He also made public his memorandum filed with the veto of the krum corporation tax bill Among those which he approved was one for an appropriation of s10O, 900 for statue at Buffalo of President Mckinley.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Dr. Taimage's Condition.

Washington, April 11,-According to the Ii o'clock statement of the physi- clans there was no marked change in the condition of Dr. Talmage tonight, If anything he was resting trifle easier with the pulse a little more reg. ular and less fever. His condition, however, is very critical and every hour which the present alarming symptoms continue lessen the chances of life.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Mayor Low Approves Tunnel Amend
 ments

New York, April 11-It was announe- ed tonight that Mayor Low has ap- proved the amendment to the Pennsyl- vania tunnel bill providing that the Rapid Transit commission shall have power to pass upon the route and the method of construction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12

New York, April 11.-Negroes and whites clashed tonight in the heart of the Tender lon district and, as result some twelve or fifteen of the former were badly beaten up. The cause of this small sized race riot was the shooting of Holmes Easley, young negro, by bicycle policeman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
General Brooke for Governor.

Philadelphia, April 11.-Major-Gener- al John R. Brooke, U. $. A., is mention- ed as the candidate upon whom the Ter publican organization leaders will unite for governor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
O'Brien and WaIcott Draw.

Philadelphia. April 11-Jack O'Brien and Joe Walcott fought six rounds to draw at Industrial hall tonight. O'Brien had shade the better of the bout.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12
Yale Com mittee at Cambridge

Cambridge. Mass, April 1.-The Yale committee which is to confer with Har- yard regarding athletic relations ar- rived to-day. The meeting will be held at the Harvard Union tomorrow night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-04-12

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