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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1897-05-22


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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
DEvEAUx AT THE CAPITAL.
Mark Hanna to BE Urged to Land
Him in the COIIectOrshIp.


Him in the COIIectOrshiD.
Washington, Dec. s.-John Deveaux, tho
colored aspirant for the Savannah col.
lectorship, is here to prevail upon Sena-
tor Mark Hanna to redeem the promise
the latter is said to have made him in
the last campaign. Col. Deveaux has not
been able to see Mr.. Hanna to-day, as
the latter Is denying himself to official
visitors for a few days, owing to iii
health. Col. Deveaux says he does not
expect any action in the Savannah case
until the term of the incumbent expires,
next month, but he is confident that hs
will be appointed, providing Mark Hanna
keeps his promise.
Judson Lyons is also here, with a fresh
supply Of hope, that he may be appointed
to the Augusta postoffice. Lyons, De-
veaux and II. L. Johnson called at the
treasury department to-day and urged
Secretary Gage to appoint c. c. Wimbush
surveyor of customs at Atlanta.
With the arrival of Lyons and De-
veaux comes the report that the repubIi-
can leaders in Georgia have decided to ap-
point Bill Pledger custodian of the fed
eral patronage i'm Eighth district 1t musr
be so, for Pledger makes the announces
ment. It is SAID that Pledger has aban-
doned all hope of securing a foreign mis-
sion, and the designation as referee in
Representative Howards district is the
only recognition he will receive at the
hands Of the present administration.
Senators Clay and Bacon with Represen-
tative Maddox, called at the postoffice de-
partment to-day in behalf of the retention
of Postmaster Nandiver at Rome, but ow-
ing to the absence OF Postmaster General
Gary from the city, their visit was futile.
| They Will renew their visit as soon as the
| Postmaster General returns, as there is
/ a general demand from the citizens of
| Rome for Mr.. Vandiver's retention.
| Ex-Mayor J. II. Glenn of Atlanta is here
| on law business, and he paid his respects
10 the members of the Georgia delegation
| at the capitol to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
SHOT BY SONS SWEETHEART.
MISS FALLS CONFEssEs KILLING
kERN'S FATHER.

Claims He Betrayed Her When a
Girl and Then Sought TO Ruin Her
Chances of Marrying by Blacken-
ing Her RcputatiOn-TwO Mntri-
mOniaI Chances Ruined by His
Vaccinations Previous TO Her En-
Eagement to His sOn-DiscIOsed
Her Plans For the Homicide to the
Son and He Acquiesced.
Waverly, Ia, Dec. S.--Miss Delilah Fales
has confessed her share in the tragic death
of Jerome Kern. The man was found
dead in a lonely wood on Aug. % last, and
the young woman now confesses she fired
the bullet that killed him. She was in.
dicted to-day, and 1t is said her alleged
accomplce before the fact, Kern, a son
of the victim, will be indicted tomorrow.
Miss Fales charges that when she was
a mere child of 13 years the elder Kern
betrayed her and that ever after he har-
rassed her with his attentions. More than
that, he sought by blackening her reputa-
ton, she states, to keep others from pay
ing court to her. Twice before she be-
came attached to the murdered mans son
she had been in a fair way to become hap
PLY married, but as many times had Je-
rome Kern. she declares, poisoned her
lovers against her
AT last when by the same method he
sought to prevent his son from marry
ing her, the pent-up hatred of years vent
ed itself to the commission of the crime.
Il killed him with premeditation and de-
liberation" she said. II prayed God to
give me strength to do It, with all the ear
nestness could command, as I prayed
him for forgiveness. l have suffered no
pangs of conscience. on the contrary, a
restful calm seemed to come into my life
from the moment l knew he was dead. l
never slept so well as did the night after
| fired those fatal shots"
Miss Fales confession starts by telling
of the love affair of herself and young
Kern, and of the opposition of the father.
They discussed the question of putting
him out of the way, and they agreed that
that would be the best way out of the diff
Guilty. One day the elder Kern suggested
to the young woman that she meet him.
She saw here the opportunity that she had
been waiting for, and she assented making
an appointment for the following morning
in the woods near her home. They met
and he assisted her to aight from her We
hicle
''He was on his knees before me-" says
her confession. 81 saw my chance to kill
him. | had the revolver just inside my
coat, which was buttoned up. AS he was
kneeling there I pulled the revolver out
and shot him quickly in the chest. lie
whirled round on his knees a little way,
and as he fell forward l shot him In the
right side of the back. / don't know
whether his clothes caught fire or not. /
hurried away"
Then follows a detail of the plotting OF
the two to lay the crime at the door Of
John Lewis, a former lover of Delllah's.
They even prepared a letter, purporting
to have been written by the deceased on
the day of his murder and which was
left where it would be readily found, as
it was a few days ago. This letter said
that If harm came TO Kern, Lewis must
be held responsible.
William Kern's confession corroborates
that of Miss Faies in almost every detail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
POLICY OF THE DEMOCRATS.
Caucus TO BE Held For the Purpose
of Considering the Matter.

Washington. Dec. s.-The democrats of
the House will caucus soon on party poll
cy. Representative Richardson, the eau
Gus chairman, said to-day that he was
consulting with members as to what day
would suit them, and he expected that
the meeting would occur the latter part
of this week or early next week
Considerable difference OF opinion has
arisen among the democratic members as
to the necessity of a caucus, and some of
the democratic leaders have withheld
their names from the call on the ground
that a caucus at this time could do no
good and might lead to considerable diff
ference and division The prombters of
the caucus secured about fifty signatures.
which is sufficient to require Chairman
Richardson to issue a call when a con-
venient time is agreed upon.
The understanding Is that the purpose OF
the caucus is TO determine upon a line Of
policy as to Cuba, Hawaii and finance, al
though 1t would not be surprising IL some
question as to democratic leadership in
the House came up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY.
Decree ProIonging the Status Quo
Expected.

Decree PrOIOngiDg the Status Quo
Expected.
Vienna, Dec. SIT. is expected that EN-
peror Francis Joseph will shortly issue de-
crees prolonging for a year the status quo
between Austria and Hungary, regarding
the sharing of imperial expenditure, bud
getary and other essential matters.
If this course is adopted by the emperor
Il will be due solely to the hopelessness
of all attempts at present to reconcile the
hostile parties in the Reichsrath Baron
Gautsch, the premier, when notifying the
German leader as to the situation to-day
declared that the government had deter
mined to obtain an imperial ordinance in
order to secure a prolongation Of the COM
promise. He expressed the hope that in
a few weeks time, when party spirit haa
calmed, il might yet be possible to effect
an adjustment between the conflicting fac
tons. 1t is not likely that the Reichsrath
will reassemble for at least three months.
The government is continuing the nego-
tiations for the settlement of the language
question.
Owing to fears for the safety of the
German members, the meeting of the Bo-
heman diet was postponed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
MEXICO'S SILVER BONDS.
New Series to the Amount of S2O,OOO,-
600 About to BE Issued.

City of Mexico, Dec. S.-The Chamber
of Deputies has approved the bill author
izing the minister of finance to issue a
new series of per cent. silver bonds of
the interior debt to the amount of $40, ,O0O-
600, making the total authorization $780,
100000. The bill is now before the SEN
ate.
These bonds are issued to convert the
floating debt in the form of subsidies, port
works, payments. etc, and as a means OF
making the internal debt uniform. These
bonds are always in active demand in Eu-
rope, where they are mostly held by
small investors, who regard them as an
excellent form for placing their savings.
The bonds are quoted at rs to so in this
market The bill has gone to the Senate
from the Chamber of Deputies, approving
the contract made with the Mexican Tele-
graph Company for the Introduction of an
international cable and telegraph service.
There is much interest shown in Bryan
approaching visit, and the disposition is
TO treat him as a distinguished American,
without regard to his political standing
as the chief of the democratic party He
will be cordially received by the govern
ment and shown many attentions. The
American residents in various cities are
organizing reception committees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
CUPID'S CUPIDITY.
Government Kicking on Aged PEN
siOners Marrying Young Women.

Government Kicking on Aged PEN
siOners Marrying Young Women.
Washington, Dec. S.-The House commits
tee on invalid pensions met to-day and
took action that is intended to correct the
alleged rapidly growing business of young
women marrying old sailors and soldiers
for the purpose of becoming their widows
and drawing pension from the govern
ment.
This subject has been discussed in view
of the comparatively large number of
widow claimants ON account of the revo-
lutionary war of 1872 and Mexican war
service of husbands. The committee au-
thorized chairman Ray to obtain from the
committee on rules an order permitting
an amendment to the pension appropria-
ton bill, providing that no pension shall
hereafter be granted TO the widow of a
soldier or other person, who IS married
to such soldier or person after the pass
sage of this act excepting, however, all
soldiers, sailors officers, etc, now in or
who may hereafter enter the military or
naval service of the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
JAPAN's ATTITUDE ON HAWAII.
Minister Torn HOshi Going Home for
Instructions From the MikndO.

FROM Nue
Omaha, Neb., Dec s-Toru Hoshi ia
panese minister TO the United States, pass
ed through Omaha this evening en- route
to Washington.
In an interview with a representative
of the Associated Press Mr.. Hoshi admit
ted that the object of his mission to Japan
was to ascertain the views of his govern
ment in the proposed annexation of Ha-
wall, and TO procure instructions from the
mikado relative TO the course he was ex-
pected to pursue i'm case the treaty should
be ratified by congress
The impression has gone out to the
American press" said Mr.. Hochi, that
we propose to recall the protest entered
by Japan against the acquisition of the
Sandwich Islands by the United states
government. This Is misleading and un-
true. Japan has always maintained ami
cable relations with the United States,
and 1t is not our purpose now to take
any steps that would lead to a breach Of
mutual good will, but al the same time,
Japan will stand firmly In the mainte-
nance of its rights and privileges acquired
under treaty with the Hawaiian govern
ment If the United States decides 10 an
mex Hawaii, we hope TO be able to enforce
our demands for indemnity for the viola
tion OF treaty rights in the expulsion Of
japanese immigrants from the island and
their exclusion from the rights acquired
under our treaty.
Concerning President McKinley's mes
sage and particularly as referring to the
relations of Japan and the United States
in connection with the proposed annexa-
tion of Hawaii, Mr.. Hoshi declined to ex-
press any views beyond reiterating what
he stated at the outset, that there would
be no disposition on the part Of the Jap
anese to resist the acquisition of Hawaii
by the United States, but that he hoped
to be able, through diplomatic negotiations
10 bring about a peaceful solution of the
matters In Controversy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
FALL RIVER WAGES FALL.
Cotton Manufacturers TO Make IA Cut
of 10 Per Cent.

Fall River, Mass, Dec. Sat general
meeting of the Cotton Manufacturers AS
sociation to-day it was voted unanimously
to reduce all wages in the mills of the
city, the amount and time of the reduc-
ton being left to a committee, which, for
some time, has had charge of the matter.
1t is understood the cut viii not be less
than 10 per cent, and that 1t viii so into
effect on Jan. L.
The cut will affect 2S0OO operatives, who
are paid an aggregate weekly wage Of
$lS0.0C0
For some months the executive commit
tee Of the association has been investigat-
ing the situation in this city. The price
of print cloths for a long time has been
the lowest in the history OF trade, while
the demand has only been fair Under
these conditions, the mills have been sell
ing at a loss, and the stock Of goods has
been increasing.
The committee obtained the signature Of
every manufacturer i'm the city, except
one, who is understood to be c. +. Bray
ton of the Duree mill, a private corpora
ton AS no reduction could be ordered
without the consent Of every mill. the
committee decided to report back to the
association.
This was done at the general meeting to-
day and the committee received the unan-
imous approval of the association upon its
suggestion that reduction be made
II is anticipated that the price of weav-
ing a cut of print cloth Will be reduced
from is to 16c.
In August, 1894. a cut of 10 per cent. was
ordered, but in April of the next year an
advance by the Fall River Company Of
the same amount, necessitated similar ac-
tion on the part of the rest of the mills
and wages have been paid on this basis
ever since.
The attitude of the employees on the mat
ter can hardly be stated until they have
had a chance to talk 1t over, and none Of
the labor leaders will say much about the
subject until meetings have been held.
The opinion is prevalent that before the
matter is settled, there will be a strike,
but how large "A proportion of the opera
tives will take part II is impossible to say.
Every effort, however will be made to
avert such action.
The carders' association tonight deferr-
ed action on the cut until a special general
meeting is held after the Manufacturers
Association announces the change in
schedules. The carders do not think re-
duction warranted.
The spnners union referred the letter to
the executive board with power TO act,
The spinners do not think a cut will relieve
an overstocked market, but If the manu-
facturers can prove that It will, they will
accept They win probably ask for a con-
ference with the manufacturers, and prom
inent members tonight predicted strike
which will be a bitter fight
Providence, r. J., Dec. S.--Although no
statement of the action to be taken by
the Rhode island cotton manufacturers on
the wage question could be obtained from
any or thesfrms here to-day Il Is the gem
eral belief that the Rhode Island manu-
facturers will pursue a waiting policy for
the present
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
MESSAGE SCORED AT MADRID.
Eel Pals Calls 1t Shameful and the
Progresso HumiliatinE.


Madrid, Dec. Sci Liberal, commenting
on the Presidents message, says: 1T is
more favorable to Spain than President
Clevelands, because 1t recognizes SPANS s
intention to enthusiastically labor to re-es-
tablish peace in Cuba"
The ministerial El Globe praises Presl-
dent McKinley's message; the social re-
publican FL Pals asserts that the message
is shameful, as it implied the moral bank
ruptcy of the monarchy.
The republican Progresso takes the
ground that the message is great hu-
initiation"
La Correspondence de Espana, the off,
cial organ, says that after reflection Span
ish opinion on President McKinley's mes
sage to congress is less optimistic than at
first. 1t proceeds to impugn the sincerity
of the Presidents protestation of friend
ship for Spain and of respect for interna-
tional obligation, but It admits that the
message was addressed to congress prin-
cipally and in language which, though not
intended to please Spain, will annoy jim
goes and ilibusters."
The Marquis Villamejor, a member Of
the Senate, has written to Senior Sagasta,
the premier offering 10000 $50 900 to
start a national subscription for the in
crease of the feet.
Tomorrow the Carlst deputies will meet
to discuss President McKinley's message
to congress. 1t is said they intend to pro-
woke popular manifestations against the
measure.
According to a dispatch from Barcelona,
Lieut.. Gen. Weyler, in the course Of an
interview there, has felicitated himself OF,
being attacked" by President Mckinley
in the message, as IL proves that his
(Weylers) policy was displeaslng to the
enemies OF Spain. He expressed his Sur
prise that the Spanish government would
tolerate such attacks upon the representa-
tive of the nation"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
CEspERO BACK IN CUBA.
Man Released From Prison by Spain
Takes Up Arms Again.

Man Released From Prison by Spain
Takes Up Arms Again.
Washington, Dec. S.-News has reached
here of the frustrating Of an attempt to
convey a store Of munitions of war to the
Cuban insurgents just at the moment
when it had apparently succeeded.
About the middle OF September a steam
er painted black appeared near Cienfu-
gos and landed a stock of ammunition and
twenty men under the leadership of Jo-
seph Cespero, a naturalized American cit
izen, who, after being held in a Cuban jail
for nearly a year, was released by the
Spanish government last July. The ex-
pedition got on land, but a month later
the Spanish authorities discovered nearly
800 boxes of ammunition for Remington
and Mauser rifles concealed in a shallow
creek and carried them into town. Later
on Cespero led an attack upon a small
town and killed several inhabitants, in
cluding a woman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Historic Relics Secured For the Col
IeGe of History.

Washington, Dec. Sat the seml-annual
meeting of the trustees of the American
University, held to-day, Rev. Charles +.
Payne of New York, secretary of the
board of education. presided
The reports of the chancellor, Bishop
John +. Hearst, ana the vice chancellor,
DR.. Samuel L. Beiler, indicates a growing
interest in the progress of the university,
which has now assets aggregating, on
conservative basis, 81, 100000.
A college of history, marble building
176 feet long and 80 feet deep and So feet
high, will be completed in about ten days.
Among the first articles of furniture to
be placed in the new structure will be a
table and set of chairs, once the property
of Charles Sumner, a wardrobe that be-
longed to George Bancroft and the war
desk of Edwin NJ. Stanton, all of which
have recently beeh acquired by the uni
Versity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
SPECIAL TAX KNOCKED OUT.

Norfolk Papers Win Suit Against
the City
Norfolk, Va, Dec. S.--Judge Prentiss has
rendered a decision in the case of the
Norfolk Virginian and other daily news
papers against the city of Norfolk, in
which the plaintiffs sue for permanent in
junction restraining the city from collect
ing a special tax upon newspa pers. Judge
Prentiss makes the temporary injunction
perpetual holding that this city cannot
levy a tax which the state does not i'm
pose. The case will be taken up to the
court of appeals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
MOTHER SUPERIOR DIES.
Sister Anthony Passes Away at Gin
cinnati After Noble Life.

Cincinnati. o., Dec. S.-Sister Anthony,
FOR many years mother superior at the
Good Samaritan hospital, this city, died
at st. Josephs asylum, in Norwood, to-
day,-ased 50.
Her name was Anthony O'Connel, and
her birthplace Limerick, Ireland In 1885
she entered the Roman Catholic order Of
Sisters of Charity at Emmittsburg, Nd.
in which she became distinguished in aft
or life
During the civil war she was conspicu-
Gus in the hospital service, notably at
Nashville.
The Good Samaritan hospital in this city
became widely known as Sister Anthony's
hospital. She was a woman of universal
ly acknowledged ability.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
KIAO CHU REPORTED CEDED.
Imposing Naval Display to Mark Ger
man SquadrOn's Departure

Imposing Naval Display to Mark Ger
man squadrOn's Departure.
Berlin. Dec. SIT is rumored tonight
that China has ceded KIao Chu to Ger
many.
Whether the report be true or rot
there Is every indication in the prepara-
tions of the expedition under Prince Hen
ry that a long stay Is contemplated
Emperor William will make the depart
ure of Prince Henry's squadron from Kiel
the occasion of an imposing naval dis
play.
Friedsrichruhe, Dec. S.--Prince Henry of
Prussia, the commander of the second
squadron Of German warships bound for
Kiao Chu bay visited Prince Bismarck
to-day and remained two hours in con-
sultation with the great statesman.
1t is understood that the far eastern
situation was thoroughly discussed
on leaving Prince Bismarck, Prince
Henry said: Let me also salute that
brow which my grandfather so often
kissed"
He then kissed Prince Bismarck on the
forehead and cheek The aged statesman
wished him safe voyage good success
and happy return.
Alton, Dec S.-Prince Henry of Prussia
started for Kiel this afternoon. num-
Der Of officers, headed by Gen. Count
Waldersee, were at the railroad platform
to bid him farewell. The prind thanked
them and paid his adieu.
He said: II ask you to believe that in
going where the emperors favor sends
me, l thank him for reposing such conf
dence in me- In the name of the empe-
ror, to his honor and to the honor OF the
fatherland, l will discharge the duties of
my command. Long live the emperor"
The officers responded with a hearty
cheer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-12-09
RECESS OF CONGRESS.
1t VIII Probably Extend From Dec.
Is TO INN. 3 or 4

Washington, Dec. S,-The indications are
that the holiday recess of congress will
extend from Saturday, Dec. IS to Monday
or Tuesday, Jan. 3. or 4. Speaker Reed is
understood to favor these dates. If, how
ever, any important developments occur in
the Senate or House, the recess win prob
ably be postponed into Christmas week.
So far as the House Is concerned, no gen
eral legislation will be ready for consid-
GRAFTON before the holidays, and work is
likely to be confined to the appropriation
bills.