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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
ooNCILIATORY DUT AMBIGUOUS.
The RepubIique Francaise Com
ments ON the NeEsawe

Paris, Dec. 7.-The Republique Franchise
to-day says the tone of President McKin-
ley's message to congress as conciliatory.
but not exempt from ambiguity"
The Journal des Debats regards the mes
sage as Of little reinsurance to Spain,
"who has the worlds sympathes."
Figaro declares President Mcxinley's 3
message is IAN act of war" and saws:
SHOULD It pass from words to deeds 1t Is
possible Spain win not ustain the fight
alone"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
GERMANS MEET wITH'A REVERSE.
WarIike African Tribe Defeats an
Expedition.

London, Dec. 7.-According TO mail ad-
vices from Batanga, on the West African
coast, southeast of Cameroons, in the
Banoko country, German expedition,
consisting Of six white officers and 200 ma
tives recently met with a severe reverse
at the hands Of the Mboulis, a warlike
tribe that has long harassed the German
trade caravans to the south of Batanga,
which divides French and German terri
tory.
A German warship, with troops, is al
ready en- route for the Cameroons 70 rein
force the expedition that is being organiz-
ed to punish the Mboulis
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
STOLE FOR a CAMPAIGN FUND.
An Assemblyman-EIect Arrested on
n Charge of EmbezzIement.

Boston. Mass, Dec. John j. Garland,
Jr., 25 years of age, state representatives
elect from the Ninth district, and treas
urer of local theater was arrested to-
day as n self-confessed embezzler of 81 422
the property of Frank Dunn, proprietor
CT the theater. He says that he used the
money for electoneering purposes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
Messnge Prnired at nerlin.

Berlin, Dec. 7.-President McKinley's
to congress has been received
quietly here. Its conservatism is praised.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
SPAIN AND THE MESSAGE.
Intervention Paragraphs Sure ia
DispIease the PopuIace.

Madrid. Dec. THE cabinet to-day cons
sdered dispatches from Senior de LONE.
Spanish minister at Washington, contain4
ing extracts from President McKinley's
message to congress.
The ministers agreed in considering tho
message generally favorable to Spanish i'm
terests. It's tone has produced good ef-
feet In official circles; but it is pointed our
that the paragraphs relating to the al
legged rights of the United States to inter-
vene in the Cuban question are calculated
to displease the Spanish people,"
Imprisoned Insurgents Released.
Havana, Dec. To-day Gen. Blanco
signed decree releasing four imprisoned
insurgents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
Imprisoned Insurgents Released.
TEXAS TOWN SOLD.
Property Estimated to BE Worth srs
100000 Goes For 500. 600.

Houston, Tex, Dec. TAT Galveston to-
day the property belonging to the Texas
City Improvement Company was sold To
Jacob l.. Greatsinger Of Duluth. Minn..
president of the Duluth and Mesaba Range
railroad, by attorney, for 100000, to satisf1
a trust decd The property Includes th
town Of Texas City, located on Galvestcs
bay. and IS easily worth Sl.OOOOOO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
GREAT SHOOTING AT CHICAGO.
Fred Gilbert Kills 100 straight birds
at the Trans

Chicago, Dec FIRED Gilbert of spirit
Lake, Ia. successfully defended his right
to the Kansas City star cup to-day. Ha
defeated ]. A. r. Elliott Of Kansas C,itrr
by the decisive score of 9Z to 81. The three
birds lost by Gilbert fell dead out oe
bounds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
KAIsER's DEMAND FOR NEW SHIPS.
The Center Party May Cut It's Vote
in Favor of the Bill.

HI EuFOE Ol DILL
Berlin, Dec I'm the Reichstag to-day
Herr Richter, the radical leader, spoke in
opposition TO the naval bill, which was
before the House on first reading, dwell
ing upon the serious increase of expendi-
lures for which the bill provides.
The secretary of the navy, Admiral Won
Tirpitz, said the feet was inadequate and
that the government was obliged to send
away all its efficient cruisers and even en-
ploy training ships as men-of-war. The
influence of cruisers abroad depended
chiefly upon the power known to stand be-
hind them, namely the fleet of batteships.
Herr Lieber, the center party leader,
said his party had not yet got their votes
ready, but they thought the time had come
for the legislature to deal with the navy
and if the government would promise the
burdens involved would be shared by those
parts of the world which profited thereby,
nine-tenths Of the opposition 10 the bill
would be removed.
Hamburg, Dec. 7.-At a meeting here to-
day, which was largely attended by lead
ing merchants, a resolution was adopted
setting forth that an increase in the
strength of the German navy is impera-
lively necessary for the maintenance and
furtherance of Germanys prestige and for
the protection of her subjects and inter-
ests in trans-oceanic countries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-08
GREAT FIGHT FOR GEORGIA.
THE STATES CONGREsSMEN HARD
AT WORK AT WASHINGTON.

Representative Livingston TO Press
His Bill For the Erection of a Fed
eTaI Prison in the south with the
Idea That II May BE Located in
GeOrgiR-SenntOr Bacon Wins His
Fight For Georgia Marble in Gov
crnment Building WOrk-Savan-
nah Lawyers Before the Supreme
Court ROmc's POstmnstership
Fight.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
Judge Handley's Generous nequests.

SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. 15.-Judge Archi-
bald rendered decision on the appeal of
the executors Of the estate of the late Judge
John Handloy and the city Of Winchester,
Va, from the collateral Inheritance tax
appraisement. He finds that the entire es-
tate is taxable, and the commonwealth of
Pennsylvania will consequently come into
$40 600. An incidental ruling gives certain
Scranton charities and the city Of Winchos-
ter an equal share in 10000 acres of coal
and timber land valued at $500, 600 in Nir-
ginia and West Virginia. The land is held
to be subject to the inheritance tax, despite
its location in foreign state, and it is to
be sold and converted into personality,
which will be distributed by the Lacka-
wanna county court.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
BRIEF TELEeRAMs.

Cornelius y. Bliss, it is said, has declin-
ed "a place i'm the Mckinley cabinet
To cause his wife remorse, George II.
Lacey, at Trenton, took laudanum, in
hailed gas and cut his throat with razor
and is sorry he still lives.
Senator John sherman left Washington
for Canton, o., where he viii confer with
President Elect Mckinley relative TO his
selection as secretary Of state.
Over 100000 persons, more than half
the population of the city, have fed from
Bombay, 10 escape the plague Business
is practically suspended, and the streets
are almost deserted.
Captain Philo W. McGlhln, the hero Of
the Chinosc-Iapanoso naval battle of the
Yalu river, where he commanded the Chi
nese battleship the Chen Yuen, Is insane
in the Post Graduate hospital in New
York.
Miss May Drummond, only child Of
Lord George DrummOnd, deceased, an
Englishman, has been found i'm Brooklyn,
where she had just been employed as "a hos
pital nurse. She will take steps to estab-
lish her rights to her fathers estate, which
is small and in litigation.
-Four federal prisoners made a daring
ana pcrllous attempt 10 escape ifom Luu-
low Street Jail, New York, saving window
bars, jumping courts and somehow gain
ing access 10 a neighboring tenement
house. Ono Of them was recaptured there,
suspected of being a thief, but the Others
succeeded in getting away.
The magnificent gift by J. Pierponi
Morgan of 81 ZOO, 600 60 the Lying In hos
pital in New York, was source of great
qualification TO the managers, who had
been planning for over year a larger
building and increased sphere Of useful
ness, which this unexpected donation will
enable them TO secure many years sconei
than was anticipated.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
1nInoI. Senatorial Race.

SPRINGFIELD Ills, Jan. 15-Martin b.
Madden, the Chicago alderman who has
been one Of the leading candidates in the
senatorial contest, has withdrawn from
the race, throwing his support to ex-Con-
gresham William r. Mason of Chicago
who had been his most prominent rival
for Senator Palmers seat. His withdraw
al was Immediately followed by that of
Samuel Allerton, the millionaire packer Of
Chicago, who went at once to personally
congratulate Mr. Mason. Mr.. Madden s
candidacy had been bitterly fought by the
so called antimachine element of the
state, but up to the moment Of his an
nounced withdrawal it had been supposed
that ne would 60 into the caucus well
backed by supporters.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
Traln wrecl.ers IndIeted.

BIRM1NCHAal, Ala, Jan. 15-The JEFF
ferson county grand jury has indicted Tom
Parker and Andy Feagin for train wreck
ing. These men are members of the gang
of negroes recently arrested for removing
a rail on McComb's trcstle on the South
crn railway for the purpose of wrecking
and robbing n passenger train, to which
crime Parker confessed, duplicating Fea-
gin and others. The case of the other five
negroes win be considered at the February
sitting of the grand jury As the extreihe
penalty for train wrecking is only ten
years imprisonment. the legislature, when
it rcconvenes on Jan. 20, will be asked e
prescribe moro severe punishment because
Of the recent destructive work of train
wrcckers i'm this district.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

machetei" for Free Cuba" "Avenge
Bandcrul' On beyond the cry still was,
"Aycnge tho death OF Macco,'
Earthworks, lOriiilcations, barricades,
gave way under the furious charge of the
1000. Many Cubans dropped on the way,
but the ranks were Instantly closed and
the onslaught continued I'm 10 minutes
after Bandera fell the victorious Cubans
passed the last obstruction. Every Span
iarl who had his legs left was fleeing to
the west, only % come under the murder
Gus fire of Rabi's mon.
Twenty minutes after Bandera fell a
messenger came back The negro chieftain
had asked for a cigarette and was smok-
ing with his last breath.
"Santa Clara has fallen, sirl' cried the
messenger. The enemy has been routed -
"And Luques' asked Bandera, taking
the cigarette from his lips
He escaped in a valenta drawn by six
horses, sir IS
"Ah, well, let him 90, replied the gem
eral. II die content. -
There was puff Of cigarette smoke, n
shiver ran through BandeIas body, and
he was dead
The loss in dead and wounded on both
sides is reported to have been very heavy
If the startling news BE correct. the OBJ
vious deduction is the Cubans will not be
willing TO negotiate for peace ON any other
basis than that of absolute Independence.
The victory puts them i'm commanding
position, and the eyes of the world Will be
upon Gomez. 1t will have an important
effect upon the attitude of this country to-
ward the insurgents. It can no longer be
said that thcy hold no important town.
Santa Clara is the fourth largest city on
the island. Already holding nearly all Of
Cuba excepting the scacoast the capture
of Santa Clara puts the insurgents on an
entirely different basis at Washington.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
SAILORS FIGHT IN JAPAN.
British Tars Have Encounters with Sail
ors of France and Germany.

VANCOUVER, Jan. l5.-1hc officers of
the oriental steamer Empress of Japan,
which has just arrived in port were eye
witnesses of q bloody fight between British
and French and German men-of-Nyarsmen
in HOngkOng and were given details of a
previous fight leading up 20 the last one
In the former ease the quarrel arose as
the result Of q French sailor stabbng a
boy belonging TO the British fleet at Singa-
pore. A bitter hatred existed between the
French and English naval men at these
stations, and this incident was as the
match 10 the train Of gunpowder A Wig
ilance committee was at once formed
against the British tars, and an elaborate
plan for revenge was mapped ont so secret
ly that the officers were in entire Ignorance
of the proceedings OF the men.
When the news of the stabbing had been
thoroughly distributed at the HOngkong
station, the Britishers sent challenge to
the French tars I'm port that the insult to
their nation could only be wiped out by a
hand to hand fight without weapons.
The French promptly accepted the chal-
lenge, and the battle-ground was decided
upon. The French fought with their feet
and the English Irish and Scotch with
their fists The result in such duel was
inevitable. The French were overpOwered
and thrown into the harbor.
1t is said that French lives wcrc lost, al
though the matter Is kept So quiet that IL
is impossible to get accurate details
The British sailors had scented blood
and now IL was hard to hold them.
As the steamer Empress of India was
/ lying In port word was passed along that
/ the British tars were looking for more
] 81.
ing that the Hongkong police We're being
overpowored by some registering German
men -warsmen they repaired to the scene
and took the side Of the police. A fierce
encounter took place i'm which clubs were
used. The battle was long and bloody.
| Finally the Anglo-Saxon faction drove the
Teutons 20 the waters edge, and undor
cover of the law drove them into the har-
Dor. They then retreatcd I'm order and al
lowed the police TO fish them out. Fortu-
nately in this fight no lives were lost
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
killed by Jumping From a Train.

SCHENECTADY, n. y, Jan DO. G.
French of Rochester was instantly killed
in this city by jumping from a freight
train at the State street railroad crossing.
The train was moving swiftly, and French,
as he alighted, missed his footing and was
dashed headlong against the curb. He was
dead when picked up. French was a wen
known business man of Rochester, where
he was formerly engaged I'm the grocery
business. During his stay i'm this city lac
has been acting as agent for the Pruden-
tial Insurance company.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
The sinking Of the Commodore.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The local in
spectors at Jacksonville, Fla, who investi-
gated the sinking Of the suspected hlibus-
tering steamer Commodore express the
opinion that the sinking Of the steamer
was due to the complication Of pipes for
freeing the vessel of water not being fully
understood by the engineers department.
They state the value of the steamer at
sl5, 600 and of the cargo at s. 900. They
further state that in their opinion Captain
Murphy did all in his power to save the
officers and crew of the steamer. A state
ment from stephen Chano, the novelist,
accompanies the report, but in none of its
essentials does it differ from published re-
ports of the wreck and the struggle of the
survivors to reach land
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
BIG PRICES FOR ARMOR
Chandler Will Seek to Have the
Figures Reduced.
HOMESTEAD BILL PASSES SENATE.
1t Is Measure of Farreaching Impor-
tance. Involving the Disposition of MIL
lions OF Acres of Land-The Grout oleo-
margarine Bnl Passes the House.

tance. Involving the Disposition OF MIL
lions OF Acres of Land-The Grout Oleo-
margarine Dm Passes the House.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-Senator Chan
Ller Of New Hampshire has prepared a re-
port upon the cost of armor plate, which
win be submitted 60 tho naval committee
Of the senate gt its first meeting
MIR. Chandler estimates the cost Of ar
NOR plate at $500 per ton a reduction of
800 from that made by Secretary Herbert
in the recent report sent to congress, in
which he made an estimate of s40O a ton.
The report as prepared severely criticises
Commander Folger who was chief of the
bureau Of ordnance of the navy depart
ment when large amounts OF armor were
contracted for
Mr.. Chandler In reaching a price which
he thinks should be offered for armor takes
figures from the recent report of the secre-
tary of the navy, but in pairing down SOW
eral estimates makes saving OF SlOO In
the first place, the secretary estimate for
the cost Of labor and material is slS6 per
ton and Senator Chandler's Sl6S, the sem
ator taking the average estimate Of the
committee appointed by the secretary,
while the secretary included two higher es-
Inmates. The double 6orging both esti-
mates give as Sl2 per ton. For maintain
/ ing the plant Mr.. Chandler allows $50 per
ton and the secretary $50. The secretary S
estimate thus reaches S246 which he calls
/ $3.50 i'm round numbers, while Mr. Chan
dler's is S21O. The secretary added Co that
the per cent profit, bringing the cost to
/ 1919, while Mr. Chandler allows profit of
1915 per cent, making a cost of $3.50 per
ton The cost of nickel, $40 per ton, Is
added, making Mr.. Chandler's total esti-
mate $500 and Secretary Herbert's S3N5,
which he makes in round numbers SlOO.
Mr.. Chandler strongly urges that $500 is
an ample sum to pay for armor plate and
quotes from the report of Secretary Her
bert relative to the cost of the armor foI
proof of his assertion. He also says il is
$50 more than the price paid by Russia.
The report may not be adopted by th,
committee, as no meeting has yet beer
held Individual members Of the commit
ee refuse TO express any opinion as to whaf
the committee will do, but il is believe,
that, i'm case a majority Of the COMMITTEES
do not concur, Senator Chandler will bring
the matter before the senate IN "a minoru,
report II is also understood that wheI
the naval appropriation bill comes befor
the senate an effort viii be made to hav
the price of armor plate fixed at $500 pc
ton instead Of S4OO, as recommended b.
/ the secretary.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
Katherine Clemmons is the $

Katherine Clemmons Is the stage name
adopted by Viola Dayan who as girl ten
OF a dozen years ago made her debut in a
thoater in san Francisco. She was then
very prepossessipg and is an attractive
woman now. Miss Dayan (or Clemmons)
was living in Chicago in 1898 while VIII
liam f. Cody buffalo BID was exhibit
ing his wild west show on grounds adj
joining the Columbian exposition. Cody
decided that Miss Clemmons could and
should return to the stage and he star
red her. The vehicle selected was a ro-
mantle drama in blank verse; entitled A
Lady of Venice -
As an "angel' Cody was very liberal.
Miss ClemmOns was surrounded by an eX-
cellent conn any of players, her costumes
were elaborate and beautiful, the scenic
equipment was gorgeous and the stage
furnishings all that could be desired. Miss
Clemons was literally avertised, but the
play would not draw, and the tour ended
in a flasco, followed by several lawsuits.
Mr.. Cody retired from the expensive ven
ture, and Miss Clemmons has not since
been seen upon the stage.
The reported engagement has been a
matter of gossip in theatrical circles for
months A few weeks ago, on Miss Glenn
mons return from Europe, Mr.. Gould met
her at the dock in New York, and they
drove away together.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
JOHN CICERI.
MaCaTOni and
VGTmiCNIIi Works.
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Claret, per gallon llc. per quart 25c.
Iinfandei, per gal, Sl0Oi per quart, 30.
Port, per gallon, $3.50, per quart. 5Uc.
Sherry, per gal, Sl.50; per quart, SOC.
Canadian Sherry, per gal, 3l.5Oi per Qts
soc.
Moscabel. per gallon, tl.5o; per quart, zoe.
Angelica. per gallon, N.iO, per quart, soc.
Madeira, per gallon. $50; per quart. SOC;
Catawba, per gallon, Sl.50; per quart, 1oc.
Marscala, per gallon, fi-50; per quart, 50c.
Impt. Champagne, per qt, $3.50.
Domestic Champagne, pint bottle, SOC.
Chinnu, per bottle. SOC.
LIQUORS.
No. / Monogram per gal, 81; per qt., 81.
No. 2 Monogram, per gal, 50; per Qt., soc.
Gran Pap. per gallon, 800; per quart, l5oa
Imperial, per gallon, Sl.50; per quart, 5lc.
Jamaica Rum, per GAL, $500; per Qt., 900.
French CCgnac, per gale 81; per Qt.i zoe.
Vermouth, per case. $3.50; per bottle, l5c.
Imported Cordials Of all kinds at low
prices.
NOTICE TO GROCERs.
Best Macaroni, I'm packages, &c. per
pound; IN 25 pound box.
Best MacarOni loose, &c. per pound m
g pound box.
Green olives, 75c. per gallon.
PHONE. pa
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
HOWARD GOULD ENGAGED.
Mrs. Dayan Says He VIII Wed Her Daugh-
ter, katherine Clemmons.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.-Mrs. J. w.
Dayan, mother Of Katherine Clemmons,
who has just returned from visit to her
daughter, ssid to an interviewer:
Ny daughter is engaged to marry How
ard Gould and has been for "a long time II
would be foolish to deny it, but we dislike
the notOriety which the announcement
brings. In Difference TO the wishes of Mr.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
wouldn't BE shelved.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Jan. 15.-The sultan
has tried to exile Marshal Fuad Pasha by
appointing him to the military command
of Bagdad, but Fuad declined TO CO. He
is hated by the palace camarilla because
he has prevented inassacres, and trouble is
expected.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
REGISTERS ORDER.
REGISTERS ORDER.
HI-lIaIER u 0EEIEE


New Castle County, Del, Jan. s. 1897
Upon the application Of Security lru5l
and safe Deposit Company. executor ut
Henry Jack. late OF Wilmington hundred.
I'm said county. deceased 1t is ordered and
directed by the register that the eNecu-
tor aforesaid give notice OF granting
of letters tcstamentary upon the ea-
tate Of the deceased, with the date o.
granting thereof, by causing advertise-
ments TO be posted within forty days from
the date of such letters in six Of the most
public places of the county Of New Castle.
requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause The
same TO be inserted within the same
period In the Evening Journal q news-
paper published I'm Wilmington, Del, and
10 be continued therein three weeks
(e. O. d.
Given under the hand and seal
OF office OF the register afore-
said, at Wilmington, in New CAS-
IL. 81 tie county aforesaid. the Gay
and year above written.
CALVIN w. CROSSAN,
Register.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
Fire In baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 10. - The furniture
warehouse and factory Of Bagby 4 Rivers
has been consumed by fire, said to have
originated i'm the planning room on the
ground floor The damage will be about
500 600; fully covered by insurance I'm out
Of town companies.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
NOrICE-

Notice is hereby given that letters tes-
tamentary were IN due form Of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the
eighth day of January. A. d, 1877, ana
that all persons having claims against Z
the estate of the deceased must present
the same duly atcstcd TO the said eA-
ecutor on or before the eighth daA g..
january. 1SqS or abide the act OF
Assembly in such case made and pro-
vided ....
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE pEfos-
1T COMPANY. 81 Executor.
Address, Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
nnrs convlcted of Arson.

OLEAN, y. y, Jan. 15.-Charlos Dotte-
WEIGH and Charles Duffy, the boy incon-
diaries, have been convicted of arson,
third degree, in burning the Barrett tan
merry last summer. Neither of the boys is
more than 10 years of age.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

Gould she has given up her professional
engagements. Not because Mr.. Gould has
any prejudice against the theatrical pro-
fession, but only because he feels it to be
unnecessary for her to continue at work.
''No date has been set for the marriage,
and am no. at liberty to give an opinion
as TO whether it will be celebrated here.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15
Postmasters AppoInted.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The following
fourth class postmasters have been appoint
ed for offices in Pennsylvania: Union
Dale, J. \. Thomas; West Moshannon, A.
Caraher
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

The tug Amanda Powell and Fred
Jansen are being repaired by the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company.
Evening journal., 1897-01-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY TAX
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II 1t fails to cure. 2oc