Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 275, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 October 1899 — Page 1

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weekly kstahlisheo daily established I VOL. XLIX-NO. 275. INDIANAPOLIS, MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 2, 1899. PRICE 3 CENTS. AT RAILWAY NEWS STANDS. ON TRAINS AND SUNDAYS 5 CENTS.

FATAL MAJUBA

AGAIN TO BE THE CENTER OP THE Til. 1X9 VA A I STORM CENTER. Juobrrt In C' mmand nt the Scene of the Former Great Disaster to the British Troop. THE POTOMAC OF THE WAR "WILL HE UIFFALO RIVER, OX THE NORTHEASTERN NATAL BORDER. Doers Mobilising on the Frontier I ntier Their Rent Chief, mid the Euiiiish Are Mnklntc Ready. REFUGEES LEAVE THE VAAL THOtSANIlS FLEEINti FROM THE FHODACLE SCENE OF CONFLICT. Border Tuunii of the British Colonies Call Oat Their Local Levies in Itendlneia for a. Raid. I5NDON. Oct. 2. It Is now evident that Buffalo river, the northeastern boundary or Natal. Is to be the Totomac of the war. In view of its strategic value, General Joubert has taken personal command of the Boer forces there, establishing a strong line of pickets along the river, and has ordered the natives to drive In all the stock. All the available burghers in the neighborhood have been requisitioned, with the reult that some 2.CO) have mobilized at "Wakkcrstrcom, the chief point of mobilization there. From all points in the Transvaal, Natal and Cape Colony come reports of continued military activity on the frontiers; and. while the movements of Individual command as yet do not show concerted plans. It U evident that the narrow, wedge-like strip of Natal, whose, apex la crowned with tho ominous name of Majuba hill, will be the center of the coming storm. Late yesterday tho Boers established a camp at Scheeper's Nek, near Vryheid, and they will mobilize a great force on the Uuffalo river to-morrow, which the au thorities at Dundee expect will move across the border to that point, probably at once. It t believed that a conflict at his point will certainly occur curly in the week. At the fame time tho Boers arc collecting a force of 2,000 men. under the notorious Commandant Cronje, in the Mulmani gold fields, near Mafeking. where Colonel BadenPowell is stationed. RAIDS ABE THREATENED. Dispatches from Tuli, Rhodesia, announce that another force of burghers is massed at Petersburg, fifty miles south, and that outlying parties arc ported at all the drifts along the Limpopo river. In the meantime Colonel Plummer's column is moving fifty miles nearer the Transvaal frontier, and .has established telephone connections to within six miles of Rhodesia drift, on the Limpopo. Enthusiastic scenes at all the railway stations have marked the advance of the Natal volunteers. Dispatches from Mafeking announce that Commandant Cronje, commander of the Transvaal border police, crossed the border and visted Chief Baralolga. apparently with the object of Inciting him to fight. The British civil commissioner ordered the chief to stay and protect the women and children, telling him that he would not be allowed to fight. The Boers openly threaten to raid Vryburg, in British Bechuanaland, as soon as hostilities open, and the Klmberley Advertiser complains of the apathy of the Cape Ministry in not taking steps to prevent this. The Transvaal field cornets are taking the names of colonial Boers who are willing to cross the border In the event of war. Not the faintest hint Is allowed to escape as to what diplomatic communications, if any, are passing between London and South Africa. So far as the public Is concerned matters have not advanced since Friday. It Is noticeable that not even the Brussels agency of the Transval government has yet Issued Mr. Kruger's latest note to the press. The silence maintained on both sides is regarded as ominous. From South Africa tho news is wholly concerned with the feverish preparations for hostilities. Commandant General Joubert is reported to have said that he has 10,000 men on the Natal border, and that Comandant Cronje has 2,fltt on the Bechuana side. The British camp in the vicinity of Dundee consists of 5,000 men, with twenty-four guns. In a strong position. The Orange Free State is actively mobilizing. The Transvaal government haa virtually taken over the Netherlands railway for military pur'posea and Natal trains are being turned Lack. Telegraph wires between Natal and Johannesburg have been cut since Friday. Acordlng to dispatches from Pretoria complete chaos reigns there. Tfcs government has declared a moratorium (an emergency act of legislation), authorizing a government bank to suspend specie payments for a given period, closed all the courts and suspended the English paper. It is said that thero win be nearly SO.OW burghers along the borders by Monday evening. 'In Johannesburg warrants have been issued for the arrest of some fifty prominent outlanders and Journalists, but all received timely warning and got safel yaway. An unconfirmed rumor has reached Johannesburg that tho 'first portion of the Indian contingent has' arrived at Durban. Natal. BASUTOS ARE RESTLESS. The special correspondent of the Dally Mall at Pietcrraaritzburg. Natal, describing a train Journey with a Boer command, rays: "The burghers were hilarious, insulted the passengers and fired on the carriages of two burghers, thus killing each other. Their firing also broke the telegraph wire, thus facilitating the escape of fugitives from Johannesburg. They are now preventing the receipt of telegrams by ordering their detention at Volksrust. The Basutoland natives have been engaged for a week or co la practicing witchcraft, preparing to go cn the warpath. The ceremonies consisted tlzzly tcrturlns to death oxen repre- ' O r-;j end the British. These

sacrifices, according to the native reports, indicated that the Boers would be victorious." The special correspondent of the Morning Post at Pletermarltzburg says: "I understand that Commandant General Joubert will not command In the field. He intends to return to Pretoria. His hurried visit to the front was to hold the young Boers in check. Schalkburger, of the executive council, will command the Boers on the Delagoa bay frontier." The special correspondent of the Standard at Newcastle, Natal, describing the flight from Johannesburg, says: "The train occupied nearly twice Its usual time, owing to stoppages to allow precedence to trains going with burghers to the front. The passengers suffered great inconvenience, particularly the women and children, being unable to get enough food. The men were drenched with the rain in the open trucks. "British and Dutch were being commandered when I left, and their goods were being nrized. So far as 1 can learn there are undoubtedly at leat 20.00) armed Boon, well horsed, at different points on the border, especially In the direction of Natal. They boast their intention of Invading Natal on Wednesday next and of sweeping tho British into the sea. It certainly looks as though Natal would be Invaded In force. "The burghers seerrt sturdy folk. They are dressed in a variety of costume The chief defect discernible is the large numbef of officials of Inferior physique who accompany the troops. These arc likely to prove a source of weakness. From Johannesburg to Volksrust the greatest enthusiasm fecmed toprevaiI. It Is climated that 20,000 Boers, with field guns, now command all the heights within a fifteen-mile radius of Charlestown." - THE PRETORIA SITUATION. The Pretoria carrespondent of the Daily Chronicle, telegraphing at noon Sunday, cays: "I have seen the leading members of the executive of the ' Transvaal, who desire, through the Diily Chronicle at the last moment, to ask what the two kindred nations are going to fight about. They point to the fact that a large number of outlanders of all rationalities are arming in defense of the Republic. They point to the unanimity of fceilng in the Orange Free State, which, they say, should make England pause. They aim at a union with England like that of Scotland, not Ireland, and they urge that it will be a war like the war that lost England her American colonies and that it will benefit neither the English nor the capi

talists. The greatest excitement prevails here. Thirty-six trains with armed burghers were dispatched yesterday (Saturday) amid terribly pathetic scenes. Thousands of lefugees, white. Malays and Kaffirs, have gone to the Cape in open trucks. Strict orders have been issued to the Boer com manders on the frontier to restrain their men from firing. The rains have begun to fall and plenty of forage will soon be obtainable." FIELD ORDERS COMPLETED. Burgher Troops Already Are Leaving for the Frontier. JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 1. The commanding orders aro completed and the burghers are ready fo- the field. A large body passed through the town yesterday. Business has virtually ceased. The merchants havo finished barricading their premises and the proprietors of th drinking saloons expect to receive a notification to close their establishments to-morrow., A pnrty of 203 Germans has been notified to leave, and the Irish corps, commanded by Blake, an Irish-American, will go early in the week. The miners are paying JCl (J3) daily, with food, to men who will remain. Three trains, filled with armed burghers for the Natal border, were this evening reported as unable to leave Braalfonteln, owing to a block on the line, which has disorganized tho whole train service. Two thousand panengers left yesterday by tho morning and afternoon trains and nearly 1,000 more by outgoing trains last nicht. Tho government undertakes to provide for the families of burghers who go to the front. THE Rl.'HCillERS VIEW. Young and Old Are Determined to - Fi&ht Great Britain. LONDON, Oct 2.-The Daily Telegraph publishes a dispatch from Pretoria giving the Boer view of the situation. Its corre spondent says: "Young and old are fully determined to fight, whatever may be said to the contrary. Large numbers of English and other outlanders have enrolled them selves In defense of their adopted country. The highest government officials throw all the blame of hostilities on the British gov ernment. They would glady avoid war. If that were possible, and they could have done so, they say, had there been a grain of friendliness in the British dispatches. Even now President Kruger would personally appeal to the Queen and Lord Salisbury but that such an act would be construed as weakness." Kiniherley Is Threatened. CAPE TOWN. Oct. 2. The Boers are re ported to be threatening Klmberley, which however, owing to the presence of the lm perlal volunteers and the usual guards for the mines, is considered quite safe. BURGHERS GOIXG TO THE FRONT. A Very Warlike Spirit Is Manifested by Pretoria Boers. PRETORIA, Oct. 1. While to-day found Pretoria scmewhat more quiet, as tho re suit of yesterday's exodus, detachments of burghers are rtlll moving toward Volksrust the nearest station to the Natal border It Is expected that martial law will be pro claimed Tuesday or Wednesday. Aready an civil procedures have been, stopped until rurthcr orders and another proclamation postpones tho sittings of tho Circuit Court. The sentiment of the Boers was slgnlflcantly manifested as tho train carrying the Pretoria contingent to the front departed yesterday. Members of the Volksraad, who were looking on, exclaimed, "That is our ultima turn I" I'NEASINESS AT MAFEKING. The Totto Is Threatened with a Raid by the Ilurgkeri. MAFEKING, Oct. 1. Great uneasiness exists hero over the massing of Boers near the frontier. At a largely-attended meet lng to-day Mr. Klos'.e, a former mayor, and other speakers complained that the imperial authorities were neglecting to provide prop er protecticn for the Inhabitants, as this border is much more exposed than the Natal border. The Boer, backed with artillery. could invade the town in a few hours. Many women, children and refugees, the speakers pointed out, were thus placed In a position of great danger. The meeting unanimously adopted a resolution to send a telegram to the British high commissioner. Sir Alferd Milner, praying further protection. Cardinal Vaaghan on the Situation. LONDON. Oct. l.-Cardinai Herbert Vaughan, Archbishop of Westminster, preaching In the pro-cathedral to-day, re ferred to the Transvaal crisis, saying: "War U still trembling in the balance, and a great responsibility rests upon those deputed to safeguard the welfare of the nation. An unjust or an unnecessary war would be a great national crime, deserving (Continued on Second laae.k

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11V1UjjVU1U 11111 OTIS ItLFl'SCS TO ADMIT THE CON. TEXTIOX OF THE FILIPINOS. . Their Government Has No Standing So Far as the American Governor General Is Concerned. AS A MILITARY COMMANDER HE AVILL TREAT WITH AGt lNALDO, BL'T NOT AS PRESIDENT. Envoy's Present Their Claims at Mnnllu, bnt Get Scant Comfort for Diplomatic Overtures. PEACE WITH INDEPENDENCE THIS IS THE BURDEN OF THEIR DESIRES, AS EXTRESSED YESTERDAY. They Sny They Can Hold Out Iudeflultely Look for Encouragement from the United States. MANILA, Oct. 1, 10 p. m. Agulnaldo's third attempt to shift his difficulties Into the field of diplomacy Is a repetition of the other one or two. with an impossible endeavor to obtain some sort of recognition of his so-called government. The Filipino envoys had an hour's conference with General Otis this morning. They brought from Agulnaldo a message that he desired peace and wished to send a civilian governmental commission to discuss the question. General Otis replied that it was impossible for him to recognize Agulnaldo's government in any way. They presented a letter from Agulnaldo as "President of the Republic,' which was largely a repetition of his recent appeal for recognition. General Otis informed them that while he was willing to correspond with Agulnaldo as general of the Insurgent forces he must positively decline to recognize him as president of the civil government. Another conference will be held to-morrow. The Filipinos will remain two or three days. Their movements are quite unrestricted, but they are under the constant chaperonage of Captain Johnson, of the Sixteenth Infantry. To-day they visited the hospitals and distributed money among the wounded Filipinos, after which they made calls and received visitors at their hotel. Natives in their Sunday clothes thronged the plaza In front of the hotel all day, stretching their necks toward the windows for. a glimpse of the showy uniforms of the envoys. The assemblage finally increased to ,a thousand people. When the envoys emerged for an afternoon drive the natives removed their hats deferentially and a crowd In vehicles or on foot followed the carriage through the streets. THEY WANT INDEPENDENCE. "We desired peace, but peace with Independence and honor," said General AleJandrino, to-day, while conversing with a representative of the Associated Press. He Impresses one as dignified and dispassionate and as a keen man of th world. He was educated in Europe and designed the remarkable intrenchments from Manila to Tarlac, While reticent concerning his mission his conversation throws an interesting light on the Filipino view of the American attitude. "How long can the Filipino army and people withstand sixty thousand American troops?" asked the representative of the Associated Press. "Fighting in our way we can maintain a state of war and the necessity for a large army of occupation Indefinitely. You Americans are holding a few miles around Manila, a narrow line of railroad to Angeles and a circle of country around San Fernando. But you are Ignorant of the resources of Luzon., "Wo. hold the Immense, rich, productive northern country from which to draw. Our people contribute the money and food which maintain our army, and this Is done at a minimum of cost. It is an interesting question what the cost to the American people Is of maintaining the American troops in the-Philippines. We do not, of course, know the amount, but it must be excessive. We perceive what an American soldier requires In this climate. Oh the other hand, a Filipino exists with a handful of rice and a pair of linen trousers. We do not have to pay our soldiers and can practically hold up their wages as long as we desire. Even without our present supply of arms and ammunition we could keep your army occupied for years. FREED BY THE CONGRESS. "With an expense that grows daily how long will your people stand it? The Filipino people do not wish to continue the fighting. We have no army contractors. We have no business men making profits from the maintenance of our army. There is nothing in it .for us nor are our salaries, large enough to keep us fighting for money and position." Discussing tho question of a recognition by tho United States of the so-called Filipino government, General Alejandrlno said: "The freedom of the American prisoners who have Just been turned over to you was decreed by the Filipino Congress. Your government has accepted them. It will doubtless accept any others that our government may free." He inquired concerning the percentage of tick American troops, and when informed said he considered It small. He asked a number of questions indicating a hope of anti-imperialist action by the American Ccngress and inquired what would be the effect on the national policy If Congress should declare Itself opposed to the prosecution of the war, and whether antl-lm-perialist sentiment was growing in the United States. Several Inquiries he made also regarding the nature and effect of a Joint resolution of Congress. BACK FROM THE ORIENT. North Dakota Troops Are Given an Enthusiastic Welcome Home. FARGO, N. D., Oct. I. The North Dakota volunteers reached their native State to-day after an absence of seventeen months, one year of which was sent in the Philippines. The troops, in two special trains, reached the State line early this morning, and from Dickinson, the home of Company K, to Fargo, the home of Company B, every town along the line yelled Itself hoarse In honor of the troops. Great crowds welcomed the Bismarck, Jamestown and Valley City companies, and all companies stopped and dined at Jamestown.'

Fargo was reached at 8 o'clock this evening, and ten thousand people and dozens of steam whistles and bells and salvos of artillery by the Lisbon Battery gave the returned soldiers a noisy welcome. Companies C and I were dined here at the Armory to-night in company with the local organization, and later left for their respective homes at Grafton and Wheaton. Off for the Philippines. SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 1. The remaining companies of the Thirty-second Regiment sailed to-day for Manila on the transports Glenogle and Charles Nelson. Companies A. E, F, G, K, L and M and the regimental band, under command of Col. Louis A. Craig, went on the Glenogle, and Companies C and D. under command of Major Charles E. Cabellc went on the Nelson. The Glenogle and the Nelson are of about the same speed, fourteen knots an hour. They will touch at Honolulu and are expected to reach Manila logether. BOILER HEADS BLEW OUT.

Serious Accident to the Xrvr Orleans While En Route Home. NEW YORK. Oct. 1. The United States cruiser New Orleans, under command of Captain Edwin Longnecker, arrived here to-day and anchored in the North river. She came from Santo Domingo, where she has been for nearly two months awaiting the result of the revolution which occurred there upon the assassination of President Heureaux. She left Santo Domingo on the morning of Sept. 2Z, and was running at full speed In order to get here In time to take part In the Dewey naval parade. When two days out, two of her boiler heads blew out, and her speed was reduced to a little over five knots an hour. The officers of the cruiser were not Inclined to-night to talk about the accident to her boilers, but it was learned that the New Orleans is in a very crippled condition. She may be ordered to the Brooklyn navy yard for repairs. The bollerc were in bad order when she left Newport. Aug. 3, for Santo Domingo City, and after lying off the coast of Santo Domingo for nearly two months unused they became worse and could not stand the strain of running at high pressure. TO FIGHT SUSPENSION CAPT. W ATKINS, OF THE PARIS, READY TO LOOK AFTER HIS CASE. Says the Sentence la Unjust and the English Board of Trade Took an Unwarrantable Action. ' NEW YORK, Oct. L Capt. Frederick Watkins, recently captain of the American line steamship Paris, and who was on the bridge of that vessel when she went on the Manacle rocks, was a passenger on the New York, winch arrived here to-day. Captain Watklns said he came back to fight the United States board of steam vessel Inspectors', who suspended him for two years in consequence of the accident. He talked freely of the affair and acknowledged, as he did in his official report, that the grounding of the Paris was due to a mistake on his part. He left. at once for Long Branch,, and he expects in a few days to be in Washington. He freely criticised the English Board of .Trade for what he termed "a confounded impudent action." "I am here," he said, "to. fight against the tooard for suspending me for two years. It was not right, and my friends here urged me to take action in the matter. They are of opinion that I should have been suspended for a much shorter period. It is because the Board of Trade put its nose in the matter that, I believe, the term of suspension is so long. The Board ot Trade wrote to Ambassador Choate, asking if the American authorities were go lng to Investigate, and saying If they did not tho Board of Trade would do so. This they could do, as I had an English license. Ambassador Choate wrote to the secretary of the treaeusy about the matter. "My friends went to General Dumont, who is at the head of the Inspectors, and asked why the term of suspension was to be for so long a period. He replied that I was over seventy years of age anyhow. It was pointed out to him that I was not that old, and then he said that the American line had requested that the investigation be followed by suspension. This the line denied, and then General Dumont fell back on the secretary of the treasury. The proper course for the Board of Trade to have taken was to have written to me and stated that If no other Investigation was to be held, they would Investigate me in regard to my English license. "The Paris is now In dry dock at Mllford Haven, Wales. She looks in fine condition until ono gets near her, and then it can be eeen that her keel Is badly damaged. Some of the plates are badly bent and sprung. Others will have to be taken off. They are now debating whether they will have to raise one of her engines. It can be done, but it will be a great undertaking. I believe that the Paris will undoubtedly return to America, but the question Is one which must be settled by the underwriters arfd the line. By English law the owners can be compelled to take back the ship, even though she flies an American flag. It depends on what 1 known as the constructive total loss that is, whether salvage, cost of repairs and other expenses do or do not exceed the present value of the ship. "I don't quite know my position with the line. After the accident the agent of the line on the other side told me that my connection with the line was at an end, but I have never heard from this end whether I am still with them or not. I have been deeply touched by the kindness and the devotioa shown me by my friends and the preas on this side of the water. Everybody has treated me well and I have a number of letters from people expressing good will toward me." TWELVE MASKED- ROBBERS. They Beat and Rob a Family Near Portsmouth, O. PORTSMOUTH. O.. Oct. 1. Twelve masked robbers .entered the Mead homestead, twelve miles northeast of this city, last night and, firing revolvers, ordered the family to remain In bed. George Gallagher, a nephew of the Meads, refused to obey and was beaten into unconsciousness and the others were tied to the beds. Tho robbers searched the house, tearing up hearths and pulling down mantels, securing about 00. Mead fortunately had deposited $2,500 in bank Friday. The robbers before leaving t the house on fire, but the fire went out. Gallagher is so badly Injured that he may die. Squadron Goes to Norfolk. WASHINGTON, Oct. 1. Admiral Sampson telegraphed Secretary Long to-day that the North Atlantic squadron will tail from. New York on the 5th inst. for Hampton Roads, where the change In commander-in-chief will take place and winter maneuvers be mapped out,

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RIVAL WATER COURSERS WILL BOARD THEIR TACKS TUESDAY. Raees Alternately Fifteen Mllen to Windward and Lcevcnrd and Over n. Ten-Mile Triangle. MUST WIN THREE RACES TO DECIDE THE DESTINATION OF THE FAMOIS OLD TROrilY. Neither Time Nor Money Has Been Spared to Make the Boats the Best Ever Constructed. AN ERA OF GOOD FEELING IT HAS RI LED ALL DURING THE PERIOD OF NEGOTIATIONS. Both Parties Have Displayed the Qualities of True SportsmanshipRules Governing; the Course. NEW YORK, Oct. 1. The Columbia and the Shamrock will meet in their first race for the America's cup at about 11 o'clock Tuesday morning. Experts expect that the race will prove a contest as earnest and interesting as any that has preceded it for the International yachting trophy, where skill and Judgment will play as important parts as the speed of the respective boats. With the coming of the Shamrock a new chapter was begun In the America's cup history. It showed that an international challenge could be arranged without much correspondence or months of planning when business-like 'Officials were behind it. The visit of the Royal .Ulster Yacht Club committee to this city, more than one year ago, was diplomatic in nature and fat-reaching In results. Members of this -committee were found to be good yachtsmen and genial men a race for America's cup their only aim. Hardly a letter passed for -more than a year between tho committees of the Royal Ulster and New York clubs. The agreement necessary was signed by both on the occasion of the visit of the Ulster yachtsmen, and nothing more was needed. Permission for the Shamrock to be towed In calms on her passage across the western ocean was the only supplementary matter of Importance that subsequently received attention. Since the arrival of the Shamrock here, followed by her 'owner, Sir Thomas Lipton, and hl3 assistants, the good-fellowship so pleasantly established when the challenge was accepted has been so thoroughly cemented there is no -likelihood that anything can happen abruptly to terminate it. The challengers have not been unreasonable In their demands, and the New York Yacht Club has not bothered them with any unjust or annoying restrictions. So the latest chapter in the America's cup history bids fair to-have an ending quite as pleasant as its beginning. BEST MATERIAL USED. Sir Thomas Lipton used the best materials at hand to produce a boat worthy in every way to he a challenger for the cup. lie and his friends, together with Will Fife, Jr., the designer of the Shamrock, seem full of confidence regarding her ability to win the old trophy now in possession of its holders for more than forty-eight years. The secrecy observed in the construction of the yacht is world-wide history. Following the example of the Americans in building the Vigilant and Defender, successful defenders of the cup, Mr. Fife built a metal boat which is extraordinarily light, and gave a marvelously big rig to her. He has taken the additional precaution of putting her in the hands of the very best officers and crew that could, be found In Great Britain. That his boat has much speed has repeatedly been shown in her trials in the last few weeks. J. Plerpont Morgan, commodore of the New Y'ork Yacht Club, and C. Oliver Iselln, of the New Y'ork Yacht Club, own the Columbia, which will defend the cup against the Shamrock. The same genius that designed the Vigilant and the Defender had the task of planning and building her Captain" N. G. Herreshoft and the company which he ably represents have done their best. The new boat Is of Tobin bronze, built as stanchly as such a craft can be put together. Neither time nor money has been spared In producing her. She has been well tried with the old favorite, the Defender, and' demonstrated her ability te beat her on every point of sailing, as well as In all kinds of weather. The Columbia stands to-day worthy the reputation of her designers and builders and of the New York Yacht Club. THE RACES AS PLANNED. Such are the vessels that will meet on Tuesday over a course of thirty miles, starting from Sandy Hook lightship to windward and leeward, according to the direction of the breeze. The second race will be triangular, ten miles to a leg. and will be failed on Thursday, if no setlous accident happens to the yachts Tuesday. And so the contests will alternate In the matter of courses every other day until one of the yachts has won three races. New York Yacht Club officials have been striving for mouths to complete their arrangements with a view to a satisfactory and pleasant termination of the match. Everything possible under the circumstances has been done to this end, and If the public will lend them a hand, success must attend their efforts. The one thing that has always proved a source of great trouble has been the crowding of the course by excursion steamers and other boats. This has been the source of endless annoyance and only this year has there been a determination to make It less conspicuous. Under the direction of the United States treasury officials rules have been agreed upon to Insure an uninterrupted course, free fiom the Interference of outside vessels. Capt. Robley D. Evans, of the United States navy, will have charge of the patrol fleet arranged for the racing days. RULES AND COURSES. According to the igreement under which these races are to be sailed, the winner of three out of the series ot five Is to keep or take the cup, ar the case may be. The dates fixed are Oct. 3, Oct. Z and Oct. 7, and If It Is necessary to sail five races the following Tuesday and Thursday are the days named for the contest. The conditions which govern the -races are that the first race shall be to windward, to leeward ana

return; second race, an equllatorial triangle; third race, similar to the first, fourth, similar to the second: fifth, similar to the first. The courses shall be as nearly as possible thirty nautlca? miles. Because of the lay of the land the position of the coast of Long Island and NewJersey the starting point for each race Is likely to be the Sandy Hook lightship the red hulk that Is anchored about seven miles to the eastward. But at times the wind comes so that the Scotland lightship, four and one-tlghth miles nearer Sandy Hook, is more convenient, and it may be used, especially In the triangular course. The starting line Is to be formed by the flagship of the New York Yacht Club, anchoring near one of the lightships mentioned. A preparatory gun on the flagship will be fired. The racers have two minutes left In which they may cross, and a fresh gun will announce the end of that limit. Each will be timed on the second It crosses.

WILL ENFORCE HIE RILES. Capt. Evans Determined to Keep tbe Yachts Course Clear. NEW YORK, Oct. l.-Capt. Robley D. Evans, U. S. N.. who will be In charge of the course during the yacht races the coming week, to-day gave out a statement concerning the fleet of excursion boats that will follow the racers ever the course. He said that his orders would be Imperative that no boat could be allowed to run outside of the course designated by the stake boats. "1 have gone to considerable trouble In this matter," said Captain Evans, "and I have received orders which I must follow. I appeal to the masters of vessels not to crowd ahead or run ahead of the wind. A swash from a large excursion boat will greatly embarass the sailing of the yachts, and it is to this end that I hope to have the rules in detail followed. I have arranged for guide boats, and from them they can get their course. I will regret very deeply the necessity of enforcing my powers In this respect, but I do say most emphatically that any boat that is run outside ot the lines established for them will be immediately sent back to New York in charge of a revenue official. This will mean the canceling of any licence the masters may have, and necessarily will be of great detriment to them." Captain Evans said that to-morrow he would send a copy of the rules of the yacht club, as well .as the government laws on this subject to the master of each vessel. Captain Evans will go on the revenue cutter Manning Tuesday, . and will be in the center of 'the guide ships. YELLOW FEVER SITUATION. Forty-Elffht New Cases and Two Death nt Key West. WASHINGTON, Oct 1. There were forty-eight new cases of yellow fever and two deaths at Key West to-day according to to-night's Marine Hospital Service advices. Passed Assistant Surgeon Smith wired that the condition at the detention camp at Dry Tortugas remained good and that he has notified tho Key West authorities that after thi3 week the camp will be closed. The camp, which is for the benefit of refugees from Key West, will have been in operation four weeks and the authorities believe that with thii week adequate opportunity will have been given the Key West people to leave. ' ' ': The official dispatches show that the temperature at New Orleans last' night and today recorded 57 degTees and report a heavy frost at Hattlesburg, Miss., and in northern Louisiana. Miami reports no new cases or suspects. JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 1. Two new cases of yellow fever were announced In Jackson to-night and no deaths. It is probable that, owing to the number of exposures and rapid development of cases, the town will be declared In quarantine against the rest of the State during the week and placed in charge of a State health officer. KEY WEST, Fla.. Oct. 1. -There were forty-eight new cases of yellow fever reported to-day and two deaths. AT ROOSEVELT'S HOME. Lord Mlnto and Other Distinguished People Entertained. NEW YORK, Oct.'l. Governor and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at luncheon to-day at their home In Oyster bay a distinguished company. Around the table were Lord Mlnto, Governor General of Canada, and Lady Mlnto, Sir Thomas Lipton, Right Hon. A. Morley, Sir Henry Burdett, ex-presldent of the London Stock Exchange; Charies Russell, son of Lord Chief Justice Russell; Captain Coghlan and Mrs. Coghlan, Lord Charles Beresford, Captain and Mrs. John C. Fremont, Captain Ferguson, of the British army; General Francis V. Greene, Captain Lascalles, Lord Mlnto's aid-decamp; John Jacob Astor, and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Governor Roosevelt's brother-in-law and sister, and Colonel Treadwell, the Governor's military secretary. Most of the Governor's guests returned to the city la,te to-night. He will entertain Lord and Lady Mlnto, who recently arrived here, and two or three others until Tuesday, when the party will come to this city and board the dispatch boat Dolphin, which has been placed at the Governor's disposal by the secretary of the navy. STORY TOLD BY A CROOK. Says a- Watch Stolen from Gen. HarIson la Hidden In Ohio. KNOXVILLB. Tenn.. Oct. 1. E. WlVon, said to be a noted crook, was arrested here tc-day on a chaige uf burglary. In a consultation with Chief of Police Reeder he volunteered, In exchange for his freedom, to. conduct the chief to the place where Is secreted the famous watch stolen from ex President Harrison five years ago. The watch was presented by the Senate at tho expiration of Harrison's term. It was dla mond-studded, the center stone being valued at $100. The timepiece 1? worth more than $1,000. and a. much larger reward Is outstanding. Wilson had on his person a diagram of a place near Akron, O., where, he says, the watch was burled by a partner noon after It was stolen and the original thief did not reveal its place of concealment until a few months ago on his deathbed. Wilson was making his way to the place when he was arrested here. He will not be released until Chief Reeder has the prize safe In his hands. ARTILLERY LEAVES FOR HOME The Boys Are Given a Great Send -Of! at Jersey City. Special to th ln-llanajoll Journal. NEW YORK, Oct. 1. The Indianapolis Light Artillery left on the special train at 5 o'clock this evening from Jersey City. They were given a send-off with a volley of cheers by soldiers and civilians, also, at the depot, waiting to depart. Senior Flr.t Lieutenant Hary Callon la In command, as Captain James B. Curtis will spend a week with relatives in New Jersey. The men are all in excellent spirits.

ONE OUIET DAY

IT FELL TO DEWEY'S LOT AFTER THE EXCITEMENT OF THE WEE1C Almoat Exhausted by the Phlcal nnd Nervous Strain Entailed by Saturday Cereuion lea. RECIEYED THE CHICAG0ANS HIS A1DI WAS SO LAME THAT HE COILD NOT SIIKE HANDS. Warm Invltatioi to Visit the Windy City Extended by Mayor HnrrKon nud His Committeemen. THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON ADMIRAL DEWEY LEAVES NEW YORK TO-DAY FOR THE CAPITAL. An Elaborate Train Will Carry Him and His Party from Jersey City The Washlnic'on Reception. NEW YORK. Oct. 1. The functions and the receptions that havr figured so prominently In the daily life of Admiral Dewey since his arrival off Sandy Hook last Tuesday morning have proved almost too much for his strength. The admiral has been under such a perpetual phys'cal and nervous strain that he is now almost exhausted. Saturday's ceremonies were the most taxing on his strength of any he has yet had to undergo, and he appeared to-day looking pale and worn, despite the fact that he retired early Saturday evening and enjoyed a good night's rest. The admiral to-day was too fatigued to do more than remain In his room the greater part of the time and rest quietly. At 10 o'clock Admiral Dewey had an engagement to meet the Chicago Dewey committee, and before it came down he sent a message to Mayor Carter Harrison requesting that he be not expected to shake hands with the members of the committee. The admiral explained this request by saying that he had had so much handshaking on Saturday that his hand pained him severely. Admiral Dewey rose early this morning, however, sending for a cup of tea at 6 o'clock. Shortly after he ordered a light breakfast, which was sent to his apartments, and which he ate alone. When the admiral had finished his breakfast, he sent for his private physician. Dr. Percy, who waa closeted with him for a few minutes. Admiral Dewey later called on the mem: bers of his family and his relatives, ' and chatted with them for fully an hour. He received Mayor Van Wyck at 9 o'clock. Mayor Van "Wyck acted as the escort of the admiral throughout the day. He was present in the admiral's room, he escorted him down to the parlor where the Chicago delegation was to be received, and was the only representative of the city In caring for its gallant guest. There weremany callers at the Waldorf who wished to send cards to Admiral Dewey, but few were permitted to do so, the admiral's fatigue being given as the reason. During the early part of the day the only ones who were honored were the members of the Chicago committee. THE CHICAGO COMMITTEE. At 9:23 Mayor Carter Harrison, accompanied by Zina R. Carter, one of the committeemen, arrived at the hotel. The other members of the committee came straggling in, and at 9:50 all were present. The doors of tho big ballroom in the Waldorf side were thrown open, and members of the committee, headed by Mayor Harrison, entered the room. Mayor Harrison then said to the committee: 'You all know Admiral Dewey Is a modest man, and a man who dislikes speeches and who has but little patience with the American nauii or nanasnaiung. Jie n ashad so many people to shake hands with since he arrived in this hospitable city that his hand and arm are giving out. He ho Just now sent word to me to ak that at tho conclusion or the invitation ror mm to visit our city there be no attempt on the part of the committee to shake hands with him. I know you would ail be glad to have him take your hand, but I am certain you roust appreciate the situation, and I atk as a personal favor that you honor his request. To not dc so might prejudice him against Chicago and we are here for the purio9 of asking him to visit us. Walt until we get him in our own city, then we will take chances on shaking hands with him." Promptly at 10 .o'clock Admiral Dewey came into the room. He wore a civilian suit with frock ccat and dark trousers, and carried no hat. The Instant he appeared there was a burst of applause. He saluted and said: "Good morning, all." Admiral Dewey met Mayor Hanison as he advanced with a cordial greeting. Mayor Harrison said: "Admiral Dewey, I Mppreclate your dislike for speeches', and have, therefore, none to make. I only want to say that I thank you In behalf of the Chlcajo committee for the henor done us by your receiving us here this morning. It Is an honor second to none In the land. "And now 1 wlh to extend to you. on behalf of the committee and on behalf of the city of Chicago. an Invitation to come to our city. Ve vJA you to come whenever you may see fit. We name no specific time, but we would 'beglad to have you with us on Oct. 9. when President McKlnley Is to be present st the laying of the corner tone ef ouV new rot' offlcf. While we may not be able. "erha;.j. to give you as elaborate a celebration 'and as perfect a ceremony ss was yetcrdays we can and do promise you an equal degree' of enthulasm. If you cannot come to u now. then consider the invitation a standing one, and come at your own p!tasure. I'r.ow hand you the formal Invitation of the cvrumlttfeV THE ADMIRAL'S REPLY. Admiral Dewey received the invitation that Mayor Harrison extended to h!nv Admiral Dewey held the invitation In his . hand and turned Its pages. As be continued to turn over the leaves he glanced up and said: "Mr. Mayor and momtxr tf the committee, the honor Is mine. I consider It a great honor to be waited uion by such a delegation as this, and I 'consider it a greater honor that the invitation is put In such a nice way. allowing me to set my own time to viU your eity. I wUU I could go to your city to-morrow, but that Is impossible. As you know. I am soon Cu In Washington. Then I muit go to Vermont. I must have com lest, and I hava