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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
COAL STRIKE iSITUATION.
No Action by Miners Executive Com
 mittees Yesterday.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 22.-The three executive committees after being in session a few minutes adjourned sine die. No action was taken and nothing was given out. MT. Mitchell kept close to his office all day.
 An official of one of the coal com- panies whose duties are such that he must be kept informed of what takes place in the coal fields said tonight that the coal companies have been quietly preparing for a strike of the engineers, iiremen and pumpmen and that if the men were to go out to- morrow the operators would be pre- pared to keep their pumps in opera ton. This would be done, he said by replacing the strikers with non-unon men and mine bosses. He further add ed that he had no information that would lead him to believe that these companies would accede to the request of the union.
 Scranton, Pa, May 22.-All of the ten washeries in this region that had con tinued working after the strike was de- clared were closed down to-day and now there is no coal either mined or washed. The companies state that this action was taken to avoid repetition of the violent scenes of the last few days at Olyphant, Cork and Smith vile.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Telegraph Briefs.

Washington, May 22.-A bill was intro. duced by Senator Lodge to-day providing for the removal of the battleship Maine from the Harbor of Havana and the recov- cry of the bodies of the American sailors who sank with the vessel. The bill appro- priates $1 100000 for the purpose
 Ithaca, N. Y, May 22--Cornel's track and tied team for Saturday $ meet with Pennsylvania was made up tonight. With the exceptions of Captain Young and Fred erck its personnel will be the same as in the last weeks meet with Princeton
 Providence. May 22-Audubon Boy, DOG has been purchased of Hanley of this city, by James L. Gatcomb, formerly driver for Thomas w. Lawson, but now Scott Hud- sons partner The price paid is not stated
 Ottawa, Ont, May p. A proclamation will be issued in a few days declaring June 26, Coronation day. to be a public holiday all over Canada.
 Somersworth N. H., May 22.- Andrew Carnegie has offered this city S15,000 li- brary building.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
BIG FIRE IN BUFFALO.
Transfer House and Hundred of Cars of
 Central Road Burned

Buffalo, May 22.-Fire which started
 about midnight destroyed the transfer house of the New York Central at the East Buffalo stock yards. The flames spread to the hundreds of cars sur rounding the building and great num- Der of them were destroyed.
 Some of the cars were empty, but the most of them contained valuable mer- chandise. The transfer house was a one-story frame building one thousand feet in length Owing to it's location and the crowded condition of the tracks in the vicinity it was nearly an hour be- fore the tiremen succeeded in getting sufficient water to check the rapid prog ress of the flames.
 William Lester. a sWitchman, was struck by falling timbers from a par italy burned car and sustained injuries which resulted in his death before the arrival of an ambulance.
 Superintendent McBeth who arrived on the scene some time after the fire started, said: Tt is impossible for any one to estimate the loss. The transfer house contained large amount of mer- chandise and great number of the cars were loaded"
 Every available engine was rushed to the scene of the fire by the railroad company and efforts were made to save some of the cars A high wind swept the flames in a solid sheet the full length of the transfer house, across four tracks before wheel could be moved.
 Some of the cars contained oil in small quantities Frequent explosions sent showers of flaming oil in all direc- tions. Some of the cars caught fire while they were being pulled out of the of the flames.
 The car shops located opposite the transfer house, and directly in the pathway of the flames, caught fire number of times. At 2 o'clock the fire was still burning fiercely.
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FELL DEAD IN HER STUDIO.
Mrs. Spencer, the Artist, Expires-A
 Noted Picture.

New York, May 22.-Mrs. Lilly Mar tin Spencer, portrait paitner of note fell dead of apoplexy in her studio to- day. She was seventy three years of agee.
 Mrs. Spencer was born in England but was brought to this country at the age of five. Among the noted men whose portraits she paitned were Mar tin Van Buren, Stephen A. Douglas, Generals Grant, Mcclellan and Sher man, Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll and William Cullen Bryant.
 r One of the principal works produced by Mrs. Spencer was an allegorical painting representing Truth Unveling Falsehood," This picture won a medal at the centennial exposition in Phila- delphia in 1876 and large sums of money were offered the artist if she would part with it. This she refused to do. Coroner Sholer is authority for the statement that John Wanamaker re- gently offered s20000 for it.
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MR. HOAR IN THE SENATE.
Notable Contribution to the Philippine
 Question.

1 Washington, May 22.-A notable con- tribution to the discussion of the Philip pine question made in the senate to- day by MT. Hoar of Massachusetts. His views on the subject are well under stood, but his expression of them to- day was profoundly interesting and | even impressive. When the venerable senator began to speak every senator 1 at the capitol was in his seat and for i the two hours and half his address consumed he was accorded the most careful attention. not only by his col leagues on the floor, but also by the people in the thronged galleries.
 MT. Hoar confined himself closely to lis manuscript He denounced the att tltude of the government in the Philip pines as one of the most wicked and foolish chapters in American history. He urged that the United States should withdraw from the islands and permit
 the people there to erect their own gov
 ernment, as had been done in Cuba, He
 urged that the United States should
 withdraw from the islands and permit
 the people there to erect their own
 government, as had been done in Cuba.
 He sharply arraigned General Funston
 for the methods he pursued in the cap
 ture of Aguinaldo, and intimated
 strongly that, had the senate been
 aware of the facts, Funston might not
 have been confirmed in his recent pro-
 motion. He hoped that, as the ire
 vocable step had not been taken by the
 United States better counsels would yet
 prevail and that this government would
 leave the Philippines. Spontaneous ap- plause swept over the senate and the galleries at the conclusion of the speech. Such demonstration is very unusual on the floor of the senate. So pro- nounced was it that the presiding officer called the attention of senators to the rule prohibiting any expression of ap- proval or disapproval
 MT. Teller of Colorado delivered a speech in the nature of history of the legislative proceedings through which | the new Cuban republic was erected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
4 PAINFUL ACCIDENT
To Assistant Engin ger Sherdman of tho
 Fire Department.

Assistant Engineer Thomas Sherdman of the fire department, while busy in the repair shop at No. S's engine house about four weeks ago lifting a fire hydrant to repair it he was injured by the raised hydrant's falling upon his ankle, which was caught between the falling hydrant and another hydrant underneath. The ankle was badly bruised and a piece was broken from one of the leg bones. He has since been under the case of pr. Flynn.
 Yesterday MT. Sherdman was out for the first time since. the. accident, He is one of the most efficient men in the de- partment, and is popular among the f1remen who yesterday hailed his reap pearance among them with much pleas ure.
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SALE OF DANISH VEST INDIES.
Secretary Hay Proposes to Extend Rati-
 ffcation for Year.

Copenhagen, May 22-The Politiken
 s authority for the statement that United States Secretary of State Hay has proposed an extension for one year, namely, until July 24, 1903, of the time allowed for the ratification of the treaty for the sale to the United States of the Danish West Indies. There is little doubt, adds the paper, that King Chris tion will agree to the proposal.
 London, May 23-The correspondent at Copenhagen of the Morning Post says in dispatch that King Christian has assented to the extension for one year, namely, until July "A, 1903, of the time allowed for the ratification of the treaty for the sale to the United States of the Danish West Indies, which. ac- cording to the Politixen of Copenhagen, was issued by John Hay, the United States secretary of state.
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TRUMBULL LODGE.
state Officers Highly Entertained Last
 Nirht.


 Last night was an important and eventfu one in the history of Trumbull lodge, F. and A. M,, in that the grand lodge officers of the state and R. w. Chapman of Waterbury, district deputy for that county, were entertained. The sublime degree of master Mason was conferred on one candidate, and the ex- cellent work was witnessed by an ex- ceptionally large number of members and visitors. A the conclusion of the work a fine banquet was enjoyed,
 Among the grand lodge officers pres- ent were: Grand Master Arthur c. Wheeler of South Norwalk, Deputy Grand Master L. N, Woodford of Nau- gatuck, Grand Senior Warden George E. Parsons of Norwich, Grand Junior Warden Asa F. Fitch of Hartford, Grand Treasurer Miles w Graves of Hartford, Grand Secretary John H. Barlow of Hartford, Grand Senior Dea- con Benjamin +. Turner of Willimanttc, Grand Junior Deacon Andrew J. Hal lock, Grand Marshal Edward ID, Fuller of Willimantic, Grand Senior Stewart Weston G. Granniss, Grand Tyler John Mccarthy Of New Haven. and the fol- lowing past grand masters: John O. Rowland of Wallingford, Frank w. Ha,- vens of Simsbury, Luke A. Lockwood of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
IN SOUTH AFRICA.
STATEMENT THAT TT IS PRA CTI-
 C4LLY ASSURED.
London Daily Chronicle Claims Au- thority for It-Important Dispatc ches Received Yesterday by tho British Government - Cabinet Sumnno ned -- BOers Wish to Retain Their Horses

London, May 23.--The Daily Chronicle this morning claims authority to say that peace in South Africa is practically assured. This is also the general im- pression which prevails with the other newspapers and the public. although the former do not so so far as the as- sertion published by the Chronicle. At late hour last night the government departments declined to give any infor- nation on the matter.
 It is understood that important dis patches were received yesterday from Lord Miner, the British high commits sioner in South Africa, and from Lord Kitchener, but nothing can be ascer- tained as to the nature of the contents of these messages.
 The fact that the abinet was sum- moned quickly after the arrival of the delegates at Pretoria is regarded as a good augury, as the discussions at Pre- toria could only have commenced Mon- day The cabinet will meet late this afternoon in order to enable the minis ters who are a distance to reach Lon- don in time for the meeting.
 A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph I seeking permission to retain their horses.
 London, May 23.-The Daily Mail, in its issue of this morning, says it under stands that, owing to the protracted hagglng of the Boer leaders at Preto- ria, Great Britain has presented them with what is practically an ultimatum, a reply to which is awaited and which it is expected they will accept. Dis patches which have been received here from Pretoria, continues the Daily Mail, say that during the stay of the Boer delegates there the confer nee will continue at Veereniging, and that a majority of those present a the confer- ence are trying to persuade the recall citrant minority into unanimous vote. In the meantime the British columns has been resting and refitting, and are now all ready for immediate action. The Daily Mail says It believes the del 1 egates at Pretoria will dispatch the ul- timatum to the conference at Veereni- | ging for it's consideration
 London, May 23.-Cabling from Pre- toria, under date of Wednesday, May 21, the correspondent of the Times says the Boer meeting there Is not f necessarily final and that it is believed | the Boer delegates, after obtaining in- formation on certain points will return to Vereeniging.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Handler Knocked Out.

New Britain, May 22.-Sam Bolan, Of New York knocked out Joe Handler, of New York, tonight in the sixth round of a bout scheduled to go twenty rounds The fight was hard one, both men doing we'll
 Harry Galway, of Waterbury, and Tommy Connolly, of this city, fought ten fast rounds to a draw.
 The bout between Pete Drago, of Hartford, and Jack O'Grady, of this city. was stopped in the fourth round by the police. Drago was being badly punished by his opponent and seemed unable to protect himself.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
SITUATION IN HAITI.
U. g. Cruiser Topeka Arrives at Port au
 Prince.

Port-au-Prince, Hayti May 22.-The United States cruiser Topeka arrived here to-day from Port Royal, S. C., to protect American interests. The pres ence of the warship in these waters has had an excellent effect. The situation is improving.
 The northern army, commanded by General Firmin, has halted at Area hale, two days march from here, and he is said to have formally declared that he does not intend to enter Port au-Prince at the head of his troops.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Great Missionary Meeting Planned

New York, May 22.-At a large and representative meeting just held in the rooms of the Methodist Episcopal Mis- sionary society by the Open Door Emer- gency commission of the society plans were adopted for holding a great mis- sonary convention of the Met ethodist Episcopal church in Grays' armoly. Cleveland, O., October q to 24 next. The hall will seat 2,5OO delegates and the registration will be limited to that number.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
HOWE & STETSON.
CHINAMEN ARRESTED.
Accused of Being in Norwich Against
 the Law.

the Law.
 Norwich, Conn, May 22 - Three Chinamen were arrested here this af- ternoon by Ralph Izard, Chinese inspec- tor in charge of the eastern districts and United States Detective J. H. Jen~ kins on the charge of being here unlaw- fully. They were taken before United States Commissioner Burnham and a hearing will be given them this alters noon.
 Information reached Boston, where MT. Izard has his headquarters, that there were ten of these Chinamen in Norwich. He came here accompanied by the detective and United States Gov-s ernment Interpreter Quan Foy. A Chi- nese laundry on Broadway was visited and about fifteen Chinamen were gaths cred in room in the rear. They took flight upon sight of the government men who succeeded in capturing only three. This is the first case of the kind in Connecticut.
 They were arraigned here this morn- ing by Chinese Inspector Ralph Isard, of Boston, on a charge of not having complied with the United States law requiring them to register their name and residence with the government off, cials This afternoon they were pre- sented before United States Commis- sioner Burnham. The hearing was con- tinued until May 29 and bonds were fixed in each case at $500, in default of which all three were committed to jail by United States Marshal Bishop. Two of the Chinamen claim to have been born in this country
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Narrowly Escaped LynchSng.

Carthage, Mo. May 22.--Will Jones, the Joplin negro accused of criminally assaulting Mrs. Parneter of Webb City was taken from the Webb City jail this afternoon by the sheriff and a strong force of deputies to prevent his being lynched. He was forced through the crowd, put in a carriage and taken to Carthage, where he was put in the county jail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
FRIGHT AT 4 CIRCUS.
Wind Blows Down Tents Which Atter-
 ward Catch Fire.

Ridgeway, Pa, May 22-To-night during a severe rain and wind storm John Robinsons circus tents were blown down upon large audience. Im- mediately after the collapse of the tents the canvas caught fire from gasoline lights, and while the struggling people were trying to get out of the trap in which they found themselves fire, wind, rain and fright added to the prevailing confusion. Nearly everybody in the tent was bruised more or less seriously. For nobody was killed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Royal Templnrs of Temperance.

Buffalo, May 22.-The supreme coun- cil of the Royal Templars of Temper ance, which is meeting in this city, has made a radical change in the constitu tion and bylaws of the order by adopt ing the suggestion of the committee on laws for an increase in the representa- tion of jurisdictions in the supreme councils. Each jurisdiction has been granted one additional delegate to the supreme council.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
FOR MUTILATTNG Y. s. MONEY.
A Mertden Man is Arrested in WalIing-
 ford.

Wallingford, May 22.--George Lilley of 432 Pratt street. Meriden, was ar rested here tonight charged with pass ing mutilated money. He will be turn ed over to the United States authorities in New Haven tomorrow
 Chief of Police Daniel Reilly received complaints from four persons that ten dollar bills had been passed on them which did not appear perfect. The chief examined them and found each to be about half an inch short, It is his belief that Lilley cuts piece out of each bill which would enable him, if he cut enough bills, to make new piece of currency
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
NIeriden Man Hangs HfmsH'f.

Meriden, May 22.--John Francis Douglas, aged thirty years, hung him. self to an apple tree in an orchard near his fathers farm about noon to-day. He had been demented for some time. He left home at il o'clock this morning and his body was found hanging to a tree three hours later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
BLUE LAW WIPED OUT.
Repeating Measure by Governor Crane,
 of Massachusetts.

Boston, May 22.-The so-called "blue law which prohibited the sale of ice cream, soda water and confectionery on Sunday by druggists and common vic- uallers, was wiped off the statute book this afternoon by a repeating measure which Governor Crane signed as soon as 1t was rushed to him from the sen- ate. The agitation growing out of the attempt to enforce the law few Sum- days. ago led to the present legislation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS,
Convention in Norfoilr-The Ladies'
 Auxiliary.

Norfolk, Va, May 22,--The sessions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers' convention to-day were devoted entirely to discussion relative to changing the age limit in the engineers department of the order, It is stated that the debate on the matter will oc cupy three days.
 The Ladies auxiliary of the B. .of L. F. to-day elected the following officers of the insurance department of the or der: President, Mrs. George Wilson, of Allegheny, Pa; secretary and treasur- CT, M. L. Robertson. of Toledo, Ohio; grand trustees, Mrs. Beeler of Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Chester Darnell, of Fort Wayne, Ind, and Mrs. Frank Boomer, of Raton, N. M.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
DROWNING AT STONY GREEK.
Little ThreeaYear-Old Child Meets
 Death While Playing.

Stony Creek, May 22.-Henry Ken- drickson three years old, while playing on the water front this afternoon, fell into the water and was drowned. A playmate who was with the Kendrick- son child at the time of the accident hurried from the spot crying for help when he saw his companion in the wa ter, but assistance arrived too late to rescue the boy. The body was recover ed half an hour later.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Annual Congress of Salvation Army.

New York, May 22.-The annual con- gress of the Salvation Army is in ses- sion here Commander Booth Tucker announced to-day that the commander in-chief, General William Booth, would visit this country in October next. The duration of the visit nor the itinerary is not known yet. The sessions were executive, and the deliberations will end Wednesday of next week.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
TO STUDY SEA ATMospHER Es.
The Acronautical Society Approves of the Plau.

Berlin, May 22-At it's meeting held to-day the International aeronautical commission passed a resolution approv- ing the plan of Abbott Lawrence Rotch of Boston, for the organization of a sea expedition to study atmospheres. MT. Rotch said he had applied to the Car negie institute for s10,000 with which to further the purpose of the expedition.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
E.ennaaer Beats Fenn.

Baltimore, May 22.-George Leander won with ease the motor paced bicycle race from Willie Fenn, at the Coliseum tonight The conditions were two out of three ten mile heats Leandef tooS the first two heats in l5;44 z-o ands 15.42 2-5 and 15:42 3-5 respectively
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Children's 25c Hose, I5c.

One of those bargain shots that never miss.
 Children's fine IxI ribbed cotton hose black of course-made of fine inaco yarn, with double knees, spliced heels and toes, and double soles. The kind that wear.
 Are actual 25c valne
 Only Friday at 16c the pair
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Oldest East Hampton Woman Dies.

East Hampton May 22.-Mrs. Martha Abel Rich, aged ninety-six years, the oldest woman in this town died at the home of her son tonight, Mrs. Rich was one of the last four women to re- ceive gold spoon from the D. A. R.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Williams Wins,

Williamstown, Mass, May 22.--Wil- Hams won the championship of the tri- collegiate tennis association to-day de- feating Amherst In the play-off of the tie. The result: Daughty and Lyons, Williams, beat Plimpton and Collester, Amherst, 4-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Unlaundered White Shirts
 200,

A fair sized quality of unlaundcred white shirts for men and boys.
 These shirts are cut OH full size pat terms, are well made, having all the it1- provements of much higher priced shirts Strong muslin bodies and linen bosoms. Sizes I21a to IS.
 Only Friday at 29c each
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Am herst Debatera Win,

Brunswick, Me, May 22.-Amherst defeated Bowdoin in public debate at Memorial hall tonight. The question was: Resolved, That reconstruction on the basis of negro suffrage was an unwise policy" Amherst had the af- tirmatiVe.
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lin pad Victim Dies.

Leete's Island, May 22,-A man giving the name of Hansen, who was struck by train yesterday afternoon between Stony Creek and Leetes Island, died here to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
soc Wash Taffeta Silks
25C.

Given you lots of good silk bargains but this is certainly one of the best, if not the best.
 1000 yards washable taffeta silks in new, pretty oolorings for summer wear; pinks, hello, navy, grey and the like. Ia stripes, checks and mixtures. Made to sell for soc.
 Only Friday at 25c the yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
Best Silk Ginghams, .33c

The kind that have sold so well at o2Nc. This is almost half price and they will go mighty quickly.
 1000 yards very best quality silk dress gingharns in an excellent assort- ment of styles and colors.
 Regular selling price has been 62Hc.
 Only Friday at 33c the yard
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-23
ehIey Now a Shriper.

Washington May 22.-Admiral Schley tonight was initiated into the order of the Mystic Shrine. About 500 members were present.