«first: All ODE T0 M’KINLEY President Greeted With Song at the Summer SchoOl. IMERICAN CATHOLICS PATRIGllC. Father Lavelle Predicts That the Millions Recently rought Under ., the Nation’s Care Will Become W as Loyal as His Hearcrs.~ . v. . PUaiTT'S-HEYRG, N: Ya; .Allg. 16f;— Prcsidcnt McKinley, acCoinpahied by Private Secretary Cortelyou, left Hotel Champlain yesterday, morning at a few minutes past 11 o'clock and was driven down to the auditorium on the grounds of) the Catholic Summer School of Amer- l'ca‘: at Cliff Haven, on Lake Champlain. A .triumphal arch of evergreens inter- laced with American flag; had been erected .at the entrance to the» grounds, and the auditorium and many of the cot- tages on the grounds 1.11.1 ‘ 5p gayiy dééoratcd with flags and bunting in honor of the president’s visit. The road from the hotel to the'Summer School grounds was lined with people anxious to get a glimpse of the president. As the presi- dent entered the auditorium the specta- tors arose and sang the following song, . composed for the occasion and set to the music of Donizetti’s “El Puritans” Welcome, our nation's leader; welcome to fair Champlain; Proudly we hail thy coming and greet thee with acclaim. Hail to the chief of our nation, loyal and brave and true; List to the song of welcome gladly We sing to you. Faithful to God and country, pledged and true, . Oh, guard our star-lit banner of the red, white and blue. All hail, our noble president; all hall, with loud acclaim. God bless thine every effort and crown thy worthy name. Hail to the chief, etc., etc. Following this Mr. Richard Ormond Hughes of Seminary Dunwoodic. New York, sang “The Flag “’ithout a Stain.” Rev. M. J. Lavelle, president of the Catholic Summer school, then introduced PreSident McKinley. Father Lavelle’s speech was frequently interrupted by hearty applause, and when during the course of his remarks he predicted that “the many millions of people recently brought under our protectorate would make American citizens as loyal, as stur- dy and as true as those that are here to- dayy.” the audience cheered enthusiastic- allvfir . . .,..~ _ _' ' _ .. 3 L Askfi‘fieszdcnt l‘vIclxinley arose the audi- ence. applauded. cheered. waved flags, lmhtikercliiefs : 21d parasols until he made a motion for them to desist. He had not Sntended to speak. In fact, this is the first invitation to appear in public that he has accepted since he arrived at Ho- tel Champlain. He drove down to the Summer School grounds yesterday be- cause the grounds are only half a mile from Hotel Champlain, and he wished ‘loameetthgain the many friends he met 1; ’ :12? visitgd the school two years ago. at the warmth of the greeting which ,was accorded him evidently caused him to change his mind. He said: . .‘ifg‘gther Lavcllc, members of the Cath- olic Summer school, ladies and gentle- men. I had got mtegded to say a word, but-I cannot sit in silence in the presencé of. this ‘S'plglilid demonstration of your good will and patriotism. I cannot for- bear to give expression to my very high appreciation of the gracious welcome you have given me here today and the more than: gracious word of commendation ut- tered by your chairman. Whatever the government of the United States has been able to accomplish since' I last met you here has been because the hearts of the. people have been with the govern- mf'of the United States. Our patriot- ism is neither section nor sectarian. We may dilfer in our political and religious beliefs, but we are united for country. Loyalty to the government is our national creed. We follow, all of us, one flag. It symbolizes our purposes and ouraspira- tions, it represents what we believe and what we mean to maintain, and wher- ever it floats it is the flag of the free. the horse of the oppressed, and wherever it is’assailed at any sacrifice it will be car- n'tcd'to a triumphant peace. “We have more flags here than we ever had before. They are in evidence everywhere. I saw them carried by little ones on your lawn. and as long as they carry these flags in their little hands there will be patriotism in their hearts. That flag now floats from the homes of forever the millions, even from our places of- worship; it is seen from our schoolhouses, from the shops and the factories, from the. mining towns, and it waves from the camp of the pioneer in the distant out- post and on the lumberman’s hut in the dense forest. It is found in the home of the humblest toiler, and what it repre- sents is dear to his heart. Rebellion may delay, but it can never defeat its blessed mission of liberty and humanity. Thank you again for this most cordial and gra- , cious greeting.” A committee consisting of Governor Stone of'Pennsyivania, Robert L. Pit— cairn and E. M. Bigelow of Pittsburg arrived here last night to invite President McKinley to attend the reception to be tendered th Tenth Pennsylvania regi- ment in Pittsburg upon their return home-from the Philippines, on the 23th of. August. The president accepted the invitation and will leave here Saturday «Toning, A1111. .‘ZG. arriving in }_‘it.".-2burg Sunday evening. Aug. ’37. There will be a i'cvch, and the entire state militia of Pennsylvania will '1-e in Pittsburg ou the occasion. - H Noted Church Burned. NEW YORK. Aug. Ill—St. Pr-"er’s church. near the viilagc of \Vest Che: .er, caught fiac early this morning. and :.t 2 o’clock there scemml little chance of sav- ingr the building. The church is a fine old structure, built about 200 years ago. It occupies almost the same relation to the upper part of New York as Trinity does tolthedown town section. The com- munionservice was given to thee-birch by Queen Anne. llnlted States Company Gets the Job, ' GLASGOW". Aug. ill—By :1. vote of seven to six the Glasgow tramway com- mittee has accepted the tender of the E. ‘ P. Allis company of the Unitcd States “for the. engines to supply electric power, The figures of the successful tender are £114,544. Messrs. Harvey & ”Williamson of the United ‘tatcs were the next low-~ est bidders, at 15100000. Torn by a D.0g'.- , MIDDLETOXVN, N. Y., Aug. 16.—A ' St. Bernard dog, while playing with a number of children near Crawford, seized 'G-year-old George Laforge, biting 011‘ an ear and tearing out an eye.,. It. is believel the boy will recover. unukhrenonwALK-annrre THE GUERIN FIASCO. Leader of French Anti-Semites Still Barricaded. LABORI RECOVERING FROll WOUND. It Looks Now as if the Anti-Semitic Demonstration In Paris Would Have a Very Tame Ending. a... A Surrender Expected. PARIS, Aug. 10.-The warrant for the arrest of M. Guerin, president of the Anti-Semite league, who, with sympa- thizers, has been barricaded since Satur- day last in the offices of the league, has been placed in the hands of Magistrate Fabre. Guerip. is now regarded as an outlaw in a state of rebellion since his notification of the issue of the warrant. He cannot claim the right of a citizen of exemption from arrest from sunset to sunrise, and the persons 'garrisoning the headquarters of the league, numbering about 40, are in the same box. Strict orders were issued yesterday morning to arrest every one attempting to enter or leave the building. Three of Guerin’s friends who attempted to leave the place were arrested. They all car- ried six chambered revolvers and batch- ets and what Frenchmen designate as “American knuckle dusters,” otherwise brass knuckles. The prefect of police is still awaiting orders from the govern- ment in regard to the action to be taken against Guerin. M. “’aldeck-Rousscau conferred sev- eral times during the day with M. Le- pine, the prefect of police, and, in con- sideration of the fact that a recourse to" force in the arrest of M. Guerin‘ might lead to a useless sacrifice of life, entail- ing still graver demonstrations at the obsequies of the victims, the premier de- cided not to expose the life of any man, soldier, policeman or fireman, but to leave M. Guerin a choice between sclf imprisonment and arrest. Meanwhile it looks as though this at- fair would have a rather tame ending. The friends of M. Gnerin are busying themselves to rescue him from an im- possible and foolish position. Mr. Ste- vens, son of the well known artist, ob- tained from the government a permit to enter M. Gucrin’s house and advised him to surrender at discretion, assuring him that no one doubted his courage, but that, he ought not to compromise his friends 3.an the cause by placing human life at stake. p“ . .:._:.__r_-..__: . 9:; M- LABOR! IMPROVING. May Be Able to Attend Dreyfus Trial if Postponed. RENNES, Aug. 10.—The doctors in attendance upon M. Labori have sent to Paris for an X ray apparatus in order to locate the bullet in the lawyer’s body. Maitre Labori, after a night of terrible agony, was somewhat better yesterday morning. The attending doctors, howev- er, are still unable to sound the wound. At 2 o’clock in the afternoon M. La- bori was getting on so well that the doc- tors considered him out of danger. He lies on his back, unable to move, but life is returning to the leg, which was thought to be paralyzed. He has no fe- ver and continues to discuss the trial. His wife has remaingd at his bedside practically ever since he was Wounded. At 8 o’clock last evening Maitre La- bori was removed in an ambulance to the residence of Professor Basch, in a sub- urb of Renncs. He stood the journey well, although naturally fatigued.- - The doctors are extremely hopeful of a speedy recovery, but consider it would be unwise for him to return to court un- til there is absolutely no danger of a relapse. Maitre Demange has decided, there- fore, to ask for an adjournment, which has necessitated a written application by both Maitre Demange and Captain Drey- fus, who have already sent letters to the president of the court martial. Colonel Jouaust will undoubtedly accede to the request, but he cannot grant an adjourn- ment for more than two days, when the application must be renewed. Captain Dreyfus wants the sessions postponed until Monday next, when it is hoped that M. Labori will be able to be present. Dr. Tappnn President of Miami. CINCINNATI, Aug. Iii—The trustees )1: Miami university. at Oxford, 0., met here yesterday and elected Rev. David Stanton Tappan, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Ports- mouth, to succeed Dr. Thompson as president of- the university. Dr. Thomp— son was recently elected president of the Ohio State university. Dr. Tappan’s father and grandfather were noted edu- cational workers. and his mother was a sister of Edwin M. Stanton, secretary of war under Lincoln. Trolley Car Stoned. CLEVELAND. Aug. 16.——A mass ~meeting of strike sympathizcrs was held at South Brooklyn last night. which was attended by a turbulent crowd from the city. Against the protests of Bryan, the strike leader, the crowd stoned a Big Consolidated car. The conductor of the car lay down upon the seat and fired sev- eral shots at the crowd with a revolver. Nobody was hurt. but the shooting had the effect of dispersing the mob in short order. Wheat Growers’ Convention. GREENWOOD. S. 0.. Aug. 16.—The wheat growers’ convention of South Car- olina has been in session here. Nearly 500 farmers from different sections of the state were present. Representatives from Georgia and elsewhere were in attend- ance, and they were made members of the convention. The object of the con- vention was to encourage wheat growing in the state. Repairs For the Panth’er. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.——The navy department has directed that the Pan- ther be thoroughly overhauled and re- paired at the League Island navy yard, after which she will be sent to San J uan, Porto Rico, where she will be used as a station ship. The cost of the repairs of the Panther will approximate $60,000. Violation of Postal Lawn. BALTIMORE, Aug. 16.—Rohert 0. Murray was arrested here' yesterday for violation of the" postal laws. His scheme was to sell interests in certain patents which never existed. Murray has been Operating in Richmond and oth- er southern cities. Lieutenant Colonel Savage Retired. WASHINGTON, Aug. 16. -— Lieuten- ant Colonel Egbert B. Savage, Thir- teenthinfantry, has been retired on ,his own application after 30 years' service. $01112 cum 00831.1). Forgeries Discovered In Time to'Prevent Loss. OUR RULE IN IPOBTO RICO CRITICISED Havana Paper Thinks the Late Hur- ricane a Judgment of God. Upon the American People For Their Mismnnugement. HAVANA, Aug. iii—The local papers have been publishing rumors regarding heavy forgeries, the amount involved varying from $4,000 to $40,000. Gen- eral Adria B. Chaifee, chief of the gov- ernor general's staff, denies the reports as printed, but admits that a fraudulent request was made for $4,000 for the presidio. Lieutenant Colonel Montalvo, the administrator of the presidio. when interrogated with reference to the mat? ter, replied that he knew nothing of it. Senor Desvernine, secretary of finance, received an anonymous letter telling him that attempts were being made to rob the treasury. This aroused suspicion and resulted in the discovery of a bogus draft, which was not cashed. The per- petrators of the fraud have not been dis- covered. A good deal of comment has been caus- ed by an editorial in El Diario de la Marina regarding the Porto Rican ad- ministration. This. runs in part as fol- lows: “Prior to thc hoisting of the American flag in Porto Rico that island was the most prosperous in the West Indies. Now all is changed and seriously dis- turbed by the radical and sudden modi- fications in the local customs. Porto Rice is refused a political organization by her new masters. She is not allowed even the autonomy that existed under the old regime. The cyclone 'that has devastated the island is a symbol of the just wrath gf God toward the American occupation." Congressman R. B. Hawley ofTexas has for several weeks been study— ing the affairs of the island, spending considerable time in Havana and visit- ing other points. He will remain some time longer. He expresses himself as having definite views regarding the so- lution of the Cuban problem, but de— clincd to formulate them for publication, preferring to await the rcasscmbliug of congress. J .. The appointment of Senor Alberto Ortizyas associate justice oflthc Mutan- zas au iencia has been revoked at the icwgt of nimje‘rous citizens. Yesterday a number of thfi le‘idents of the city visited General Brooke and i’épresentcd that, for a variety of reasons which they set forth, the appointment was not de- sirable. Senor Lanuza, secretary of justice, agreed that, in view of informa- tion which has come to him during the last few days, it would be better to re- voke the appointment. Regarding other appointments, General Brooke has re- fused to interfere until all complaints have been thoroughly sifted. Alexandre Rodriguez, formerly of the staff of General Gomez, has been ap- pointed assistant treasurcr general of Cuba. In the municipal jurisdiction of Guai- mairo, province of Puerto Principe, there are 3,000 children without any educa-. tional facilities. A Quadruple Shooting. MIDDLEBURY, Vt., Aug. 15.——A man named Eastwood hired a team of a liveryman here last evening and went to East Middlebury, the home of his wife, who lived with her mother there, and shot his wife and her mother, killing both. He then rapidly drove back to this town, went to the home of Frank Penn, who drives a team for Marshall & Co., and deliberately shot him through the heart. He then fired at the murder- ed man’s wife. but did not kill her, the bullet grazing her head. He proceeded to the home of E. D. Brown, brother of his wife, whom‘he had just shot at East Middlebury, and tried to find Mr; Brown, evidently with the intention of shooting him. Eastwood has not been seen or heard from since. Settlement of Strike Likely. WILKESBARRE, Pa., Aug. 15.——It is, reported that the big strike at Nanticoke may be settled before many days. The 3,800 miners who are out on strike are getting restless, and many of them are anxious to return to work. The Susque- hanna Coal company is also overwhelm- ed with orders for coal, and every day the mines are idle is a big loss. It is said both sides will make concessions and that an amicable agreement may be reached sooner than expected. The min- ers at the Babylon coll.ery, Duryea, who have been out on strike for two weeks, returned to work yesterday, the com- pany having granted some concessions of a minor character. Business Men Oppose Lawlessnels. CLEVELAND, Aug. 15.—The busi- ness men’s antiboycott committee, which was appointed as a result of the meet- ing held the other day, met yesterday afternoon and decided to hire lawyers to prosecute merchants and others who vio- late the civil rights law in compliance with the demands of the boycotters. They also agreed to employ detectives to hunt down and arrest dynamiters who have been placing explosives under street cars. The business men have pledged a fund of $10,000 to meet the' expense of the crusade against the via: lators of the law. The Cuban Census. W'ASHINGTON, Aug. 15.——-It is stat- ed 'at the war department, in order to prevent any misunderstanding, that the census of Cuba will be handled from “Washington through Mr. ‘Olmstead, the expert, who will be the director in Cuba. The war department ofiicials think that this course is preferable, as it will avoid any confusion that might arise over the impressibn that the census was an adult _ separate from the war department. French Coast Defenses. WASHINGTON. Aug. 15. — The French government is about to expend several million francs on the coast do.» fenses of New Caledonia, according to a report to the state department from our commercial agent there, Mr. Wolf. The work has already commenced. Torpedo Bout Accepted. WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-,-The tor- pedo boat Fox, built by “’0le & Swicke‘r on the Pacific coast, has been accepted by th ‘ government. 4 Weather Probabilities. Ra today and tomorrow; increuins no erly‘ winds. insignia-E113 President Kruger Distributes Improved Firearms. EVERYBODY lS TALKING OF WAR. The TranSviial Government Buying Mules—England’s Demands Likely to Be Refused—General Butler’s Removal Causes Apprehension. PRETORIA, Aug. 16,—The executive councd concluded its session at half past 12 p. m. yesterday, when orders were is- sued to the field cornets to give out Mau- ser rifles in exchange for Martini-Henry rifles. A great crowd gathered to receive the arms. The possibility of war with Great Britain is about the only subject dis- cussed, and it is generally felt the burgh- ers should be considered before extreme measures are adopted. The Transvaal government is pur- chasing all‘ the mules possible, paying as high as £20 for each animal. The Boers’ Answer. CAPE TOWN, Aug. Ill—No reply has been received from the Transvaal gov- ernment on the subject of the latest British proposals for a peaceable settle- ment of the question in dispute. A dispatch from Pretoria says the re- ply, when‘sent, will be disappointing and that it is feared the result will be the breaking off of negotiations. Great anxiety prevails at the capital of the Transvaal. A Change of Commanders. . LONDON, Aug. lit—Major General Sir W'illiam Francis Butler, who, it was announced Monday in a dispatch from Cape Town, would be relieved as com- mander of the British troops in South Africa as a result of his alleged Boer sympathies, has been recalled and Sir Frederick \Valker has been appointed to replace him. ._ The Daily Chronicle, which regards General Butler’s virtual dismissal as “an indication that the country is being hurried into war,” says: “His offense was that he spoke rough words of truth about that precious organization, the South African league. life are convinc- ed that he acted for the honor and clear interests of the empire,” ‘ , .. ‘ Aid From Many Sources. IVASHINGTON, Aug. 16. ~G. \V. Ribble, manager, announces that the Postal Telegraph-Cable company will handle free of charge all government tcl- egrams regarding Porto Rican storm sufferers and through its connection with the Bermuda Cable company and \V est India and Panama Cable company will also handle cablcgrams of the same class gratuitously. The secretary of war was notified by the \Yest Virginia Steel com— pany that they have forwarded a carload of corrugated iron to New York city for use in building operations in the devas- tated districts of Porto Rico. The iron was accepted with thanks and will be shipped at the first opportunity. More contributions of money for the benefit of the Porto Rican sufferers were received at the war department yesterday, aniong them $400 from the National Relief As- sociation of Colonial Dames of America. ‘ Fatal Gasoline Explosion. MOUNT GRETNA, Pa., Aug. 16.— The explosion ‘of gasoline in a cottage on the United Brethren camp meeting ground here last evening caused the death of Mrs. William Miller of Harris- burg, the destruction of 14 cottages and the injury of several others. Mrs. Mil- ler’s daughter, Gertrude, was slightly burned. It is believed that Mrs. Miller placed on the stove a bucket of gasoline, mistaking the fluid for water. An ex- plosron followed, setting fire to her cloth- ing and the cottage. The woman was rescued from the building, but died shortly afterward. II". Lunch-y Marrie- Again. LONDON, Aug. 16.—Mrs. Lily Lang- try, the actress, was married July 27, on the island of Jersey, to Hugo Gerald De Bathe, 28 years of age,.eldest son of Sir Henry Percival De Bathe, Bart" who is a retired general, formerly lieutenant colonel of the Scots guards and a Cri- mean veteran. The ceremony was quite private, the only witness being Mrs. Langtry’s daughter. The Prince of Wales is said to have been in the confi: dence of the pair, and he immediately sent them a telegram of congratulation. Gloomy Outlook In India. BOMBAY, Aug. 16.—Rain has fallen in many districts of the island of Bom- bay, but the crop prospects are m st un: satisfactory. In all parts of the eccan rain is badly wanted, and the outlook there is gloomy. The standing crops are withering, and transplantations and sowings are checked. Guzerat and Ka- thiawar have received practically no rain, and the cultivators are selling their cattle at two rupees each. Columbia 'Ag‘ain Wins. NEWPO T, It. 1., Aug. 16.-—Under the clearest of skies and in as fine a top- sail breeze as one could desire Columbia put- the finishing touch on her series of trial races against Defender in the pres- ence of the New York Yacht club fleet yesterday, winning the 21 mile race by 8 minutes 52 seconds. The weather was the finest imaginable which greeted the throngs of yachtsmen on board the big fleet in the harbor. . Professor Hench May Recover. BOSTON, Aug. 16.—Professor George A'. Hench of the University of Michigan. who was injured in a bicycle accident at Franconia, N. H., last Saturday, was brought here yesterday and is at the City hospital with a fractured skull and contusions. He has undergone a suc- cessful operation, and the physicians speak hopefully of his case. Leg Cut Of! by Redhot Wire. TRENTON, Aug. 16.—Joseph Moody, an employee at the Roebling Wire works, had his leg taken off at the knee yester-' day afternoon by a coil of redhot'wire that he was rolling. Moody at the same time was thrown against the revolving machinery and had his other leg badly bruised. He was taken to the Mercer hospital. The Plague In Portugal. OPORTO, Aug. 10.—Since the out- break of the plague here there have been 26 cases and 11 deaths from the disease. “'eathec Probabilities. Rain today and probably tomorrow; l northeasterly winds, becoming high, with gules on the coast. _. ‘ A noun ISLAND. One-fifth of' the Porto Ricafi Dwellings Destroyed. GREAT SUFFERING FOLLOWS 5101111. The Number of Deaths Cannot Be Accurately Told, but Will Exceed a Thousand—Survivors Need Food and Clothing. W'ASHINGTON’, Aug. 14.4—The fol- lowing are the dispatches received by the war department from General Davis yes- terday: “The true state of afiairs throughout the island not yet known because of total destruction of all telegraphic connections and great destruction on all roads. . more than one-fourth towns yet heard from, but. enough is known to warrant the statement that one-fifth of the dwell- ings in the island are totally destroyed, and the owners are without any shelter whatever or any food beyond what has been saved from the debris. The coffee crop and most of the trees are ruined, and thus reliance for support is gone. “Fully one-third of the people subsist entirely on fruit and a small degree on tubas. All the former is destroyed, and much of the latter are rotting in the ground. Great many thousands of cattle are drowned, and the debris carried down by the rivers is strewn over the ocean with the wreck of the storm and the dead bodies of animals. The deaths from falling walls and drowning 'will number more than 1,000 and may be several times that number. The state of distress is very great, and when green fruits saved from the debris are consum- ed the suffering will be still greater. “I am relieving the suflering every- where within reach as much as possible, but in out of the way places are many thousands who cannot be reached for some time. The supplies ordered sent by the government will help much, but will last only for a few days, while destitu- tion must continue for many weeks or some months until the banangs grow 11p from the ground, for which five months a“. 1. rt are required. Food of all kinds is needed. especially rice, beans and cod- fish. which has been the main support outside of fruit. Cheap cotton clothing is also needed, for thousands rushed flaked f roin their dwellings at night when the gale broke. “Medicines are also needed most press-' ingly. especially quinine and other sim- ple medicines. I estimate that at least 1,000 tons of food will be required week- ly for several weeks. I have constituted boards all over the island to regulate as-: sistauce and a general board here to con- duct the relief work. \Vhilc I have not yet full data. I repeat the estimate that at least 100.000 people are homeless and destitute. The relief ration proposed is one pound of food per day, composed of seven ounce-s of beans, seven ounces of rice and two ounces of codfish. In addi- tion to the food. ordered by the McPher- son I ask that 2.500 tons in the above proportions be shipped next week. Be- fore this ’is consumed I will have full data respecting future needs, but I fear extensive issues of provisions will be necessary for several months. “I shall push work on the roads and give employment to as many as possible. I hope the charitable people of the states will contribute food, clothes, medi- cines and money. Colonel Hofer, chief surgeon of the department, is chairman of the board of relief, and auxiliary boards are organizing in all the towns. Five military posts have not yet been heard from.” General Davis’ second dispatch was as follows: “Further, but still incomplete, reports confirm previous cable reports as con- servative. Suggest an appointment of ofii- cer in New York to receive relief funds and supplies, cabling quantities and kinds shipped on each boat. Colonel Hofer, medical department, has charge relief work here. Should be shipped this week not less than 2,500 tons food. Best to be sent beans, rice and cheap grade codfish. Cotton clothing and coarse cotton goods in pieceggneedles and thread also needed. Money will be ap- plied ln assisting to rebuild houses and huts and hire of help. I recommend that bags for sugar and coffee, all kinds of rough lumber for building and fencing, hooks, stoves and hoops for sugar pack- ing and galvanized iron and nails for roofing purposes be placed on free list. I have authorized employment of labor for rebuilding barracks at Cayeya and Aiborao, wholly destroyed”. " AFTER THE STORM. Damage In Porto Rico Not Overeltl- V lasted In Early Reports. PONCE, Porto Rico, Aug. 14.—-Al- though the disasters which followed the hurricane have not been overestimated, the people are peaceful and endeavoring to make the best of the situation. Dead bodies are buried where they are found. Food supplies are being distributed, and repairs to bridges and roads are being‘ pushed forward under military super- vision. ith daily payments to the work- men. _ It is gathered from interviews With merchants and planters. some of whom owe European houses, that there will be numerous failures. The steamer Australia, with cargo, was wrecked during the hurricane 0E Arroyo, on the southeast coast, and the Vasco OE Arecibo, on the north coast. Storm Light In Santo Domingo. SANTO DOMINGO. Aug. 14.—The storm on the 9th did comparatively little damage in the city of Santo Domingo. The barometcr'at 5 a. m. that day regis- tered 28.62. The wind, which was ac- companied by a terrific rain, lasted 36 hours, causing the river to overflow and carry away half of the bridge at Ozama. At Macoris there was not much damage done on the shore, but the rise of the river caused the loss of many lighters. No reliable news has yet been received from the interior, the telegraph. line's having been interrupted. It is known, however, that everywhere throughout the country the rivers over-flowed their banks. stopping communication and drowning many cattle. Business con- tinues dull, but the political situation is tranquil. - ~ Brooklyn Nuvnl Reserves Return. NEW’ YORK, Aug. 14.——T,he Brooklyn naval reserves,‘ comprising about 250 men, under Commander Forshew. ar- rived yesterday on the United States auxiliarycruiser Prairie. The Prairie left here about a week ago with the re- barges for target practice and drill in-. struction. She anchored in the upper ‘ bay. Not , : case has been filed, but not yet settlrd. AID 1011 12-0110 11ch Secretary Root. Appeals to Governors For Help. r Fife" ‘1 SWIFTSTEAMERS TO CARRY SUPPLIES Fix-Secretary Alger Contributes Lib- erally—The Tran-port McPherson Leaves New York, Laden With Food and Clothing. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.—The secre- tary of war has issued the following up: peal to governors of states for aid for the . storm sufferers-in Porto Rico: “Sir—I inclose herewith copies of two telegraphic dispatches received from the governor general of Porto Rico, by which it appears that the devastation wrought by the recent hurricane in that island is even greater than was at first supposed. It is evident that a great multitude of people, rendered utterly destitute by this awful calamity, .must be fed and cared for during a considerable period until they can have the opportunity to produce food for themselves. Enormous quanti- ties of supplies of the kinds indicated by the governor general must be procured. “The magnitude of the work to be ac- complished leads this department to sup- plement the appeal already made to the mayors of the principal cities of the country by a more general appeal, and I' beg you to ask the people of your state to contribute generously to the relief of the people of Porto Rico. “Swift steamers have been provided to leave the port of New York to carry the supplies directly to Porto Rico as rapidly as they can be collected. “Contributions should be either in sup: plies of the character indicated or in money in order that the supplies can be‘ purchased. The supplies should be sent to Colonel F. B. Jones, Army building, foot of Whitehall street, New York city,’ in packages plainly marked ‘Porto Rican relief,’ and he should be consulted as to time of shipment. Money should be sent t9 the National Bank of North America, New York city, which has been designat- ed as a depository for the relief fund.” Acting Secretary of the Navy Allen has wfirttcn secretary toot that the navy desired to co-opcratg in evcry W3); it could in renderinh assistance to t storm strickcnpccple of Port?) Rich and tendering a warship to be placed at the disposal of the war department if it was desired to convey supplies to the island. The offer doubtless will be ac- cepted, as every available means is being :adopted to hurry along the great stock' of supplies which is imperatively need- ed. Mr. Allen is in telegraphic com- munication with several naval stations with a view to having a ship ready as soon as the war department wants it. Secretary Root received the follow- ing dispatch from ex-Secretary Alger at Grand Mere, Quebec: “I forward you today $100 for Porto Rico relief fund.” Secretary Root replied: “Thanks for your generous contribu: tion Porto Rican relief. I trust you are rapidly regaining your health.” Aid For Porto Ricans. NEW YORK, Aug. 15.—The trans port McPherson, with its cargo of sup plies for the flood sufierers of Porto Rico, left her pier at the foot of Pacific. street, borough of Brooklyn, at 4:31 o’clock yesterday afternoon. About two thirds of the original cargo of army sup plies were left behind to make room to the quantities of rice, beans, grain clothing, lumber, etc., required for th immediate necessity o the sufferers Up to within a quarter of an hour of sailing voluntary donations kept pilin in. Columbia Wins Again. NEWPORT, R. 1., Aug. 15.—-The ne‘ cup defender Columbia added anotht. victory to her already splendid recox . yesterday by defeating Defender, char plan of 1895, 13 minutes 7 seconds ov: a 38 mile course, and the slippery lltt Amorita defeated Colonia,,Quisetta ax ' Ariel in the schooner class, finishing 2...; seconds ahead of Colonia, which was tlv- second boat, and winning the race by minute 14 seconds, corrected time. The races, which brought together the taste sloops and schooners on this side of t . water at least, were given in conjuncti ' with the cruise of the New York Yac. club, and nearly all the steam and sa ' ing vessels which comprise flie squadr taking part in the cruise were outsi ‘. Brenton’s Reef lightship to witness t2 sport. The prizes were two magnifies cups, valued at $500 and $1,000 can? for the sloop and schooner classes spectively, which were offered by Colo: John Jacob Astor. Garment W’orkern Meet. PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.-—The nual convention of the United Garmv . . Workers of America has begun here i ' will continue about a week. There 50 delegates in attendance from 30 cii - . in the United Statesand Canada, re; z. . seating 140 local branches, with a mo .2. , bership of 20,000. The delegates ‘_ . clude 15 women, who will look after . ‘ ” particular claims of the female work“ in overall factories. According to Sec tary Henry White, the great fight against the sweatshop system, which? . ‘ workers are endeavoring to have s. planted by direct employment- The (» vention will endeavor to adopt a unifc wage scale. Destruction of an Old Landmar! . WASHINGTON, Aug. 15,—One of -. oldest churches in this section is bow demolished to make room. for a new fice; It is known as the Old Metho: : church of Oxen Hill, situated a few n .1 ‘ from this city in Prince George con '2 “r Md., and has been regarded as a l: ‘ mark for more than a century. It constructed ‘of brick brought from I land through the eficrts of the plan of that section. In ante bellum da: - portion of the church was set aside slaves. . f Bids For Immigrant Hospital. WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.—Bids In: been opened at the treasury departirs. ’ for the construction, except heating ventilating apparatus and electric n ~ of the hospital building for the U1 -- States immigrant station, Ellis isl:-, New York harbor. There were four . of which that of L. L. Leach & Sc'~ .2 Chicago for $177,579 was the lowest _ A Stay For Mrs. Botkln. SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 15.—.]«. Cook has granted 15 days’ further strv . execution to Mrs. Cordelia Botkin, a‘" convicted ,murderess of Mrs. John 3. Dunning; The bill of exceptions ii ‘:'.3: 5:32,,131%“.“2'1y03qp.
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