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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19
READY For THE DRUMMERs.
Arrangements for the State COnven-
ton Complete.

A meeting Of the executive committee on
arrangements for the convention Of the
Georgia division of the Travellers Protect
i've Association was held yesterday morn
ing, and the members saw that everything
Is in readiness for the entertainment of
the visitors. All the preparations for the
convention have been completed the hall
having been secured and the thousand and
one details attended to.
PRESIDENT Joseph L.ovenstein of the Sa-
vannah post expressed himself last night
as greatly pleased with the work that
mas been done by the committees. He has
FOUND that everything has progressed
smoothly, and without the slightest fric-
ton, the business principles for which the
drummers stand having been accentuated
In everything they have done in the get
ting in readiness for the coming of their
guests.
The badger was to have arrived from
Texas last night. Mr. Lovenstein said he
was expected and Chat there would be no
trouble about9 his coming. He had been
INFORMED that he had been shipped, and
was notified when to expect him. Tick
cts have been printed, and are being given
out 10 the drummers. All the delegates
be admitted into the place where the fight
between the badger and the bulldog will
De pulled off. This place is not yet an
hounced, and a great air of secrecy how
ers over the affair. The authorities have
not had anything 10 say whether the fight
viii be pulled off. and it remains TO be seen
whether they will interfere. Pains will
be taken. at all events, to keep the place
where the fight will take place a secret.
the visitors and local holders of tickets
being given tip short while before the
badger and the dog mix. Nothing is said
about the time the difficulty between the
two brutes will come off, that being about
as Important point to be kept from the
authorities as the other.
The members of Post A will be given
badges at meeting to be held tonight
al $50 O'Clock, at the Screven House. 1t
is particularly desired that all members
be present. as announcements about the
convention, which will be open to-mor-
row morning at 10 O'Clock, will be made.
Badges VIII also be given the delegates
from Post A. Both the members and dele
gates badges are very handsome. They
are now in the care of Mr.. D. L. Stern
berger, chairman of the committee on
badges and decorations. 1t Is believed the
badges OF the Savannah drummers will
outshine those of any other post.
Some of the visiting drummers will ar
rive this afternoon and tonight. There
will not be many, however, as the crowds
will arrive tomorrow morning A large
number of travelling men, members of the
Travellers Protective Association, are al
ready in the city, and they say they will,
remain until after the convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19
CHILD FELL FIFTEEN FEET.
Tried to Reach "A Tree and Dropped
From Stoop.

From Stoop.
While playing on the roof of a stoop at
No. 113 East Broad yesterday afternoon, a
little boy, aged years, son OF Mrs. Ma
ME Donnelly, fell to the pavement below
distance of fifteen feet, fracturing Its
skull and dislocating the left hip. The
chances for its recovery are not bright.
The little fellow seems to have made his
way TO the stoop without attracting the
attention of any one. The branches of q
Tree extend nearly to the stoop and it is
believed the child was endeavoring TO
reach them when a railing gave way and
let him drop to the ground.
DR.. M. F. Dunn was called to attend tho
case. He found the injuries to be as stat
ed, and, while the indications were unfa
vorable for recovery there is some chance
for the child to survive the fall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19

Among the railroad men who spent yes
tsrday in the city was Mr.. Paul Kirkpat-
rick, who is the travelling freight and pas
senger agent. with office at Atlanta, for
the Burlington route.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19
PLANT SYSTEM TO CARRY THEM.

9siif Western Troops.
The transportation of the United States
troops from Fort Sheridan, H., and Co
lumbus Barracks, Ohio. en- route to
Tampa, was awarded to the Plant System
yesterday. 1t will require six trains to
carry the 1,2o0 soldiers. They will come
by Louisville and Montgomery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19

Mr.. John M. Egau, vice president of the
Central Railroad and Ocean Steamship
Company has gone north on a business
trip. He was at Old Point Comfort yester-
day attending a meeting of traffic officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19

Mr., J. C. Halle, general passenger agen
of the Central Railroad, was in Atlanta
yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19

Mr.. L. Harrison, adjusting agent, an,
Mr. ]. u. Glass. special agent of the Flor
ida, Central and Peninsular Railroad, Is IL
the city at the Pulaski.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-19

MIR. s. W. CALLAHAN, who has been with
the Plant System at Jacksonville during
the winter tourist season, was in the city
yesterday, having stopped over en- rous ~
North to see his friends at headquarters.
Mr.. Galatian has been with the Plant Sys-
tenn during several winter seasons and his
work has always been of the best He has
a wide acquaintance with the tourists who
come South each winter. and Is able to get
IN some good strokes for the road. His
summers are spent at the North in the SER
vices of the Delaware and Hudson Rail
road He IS as popular with the summer
seekers after health and pleasure as he is
with those who come South on the same
quest. MIR. Catalan is popular with the
railroad men. oil OF whom have a good
word for him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
CIRCUIT COURT.
The Business Transacted Before the Judges
Yesterday


Before Judge Hervey, yesterday, the
case of Wilhemina kemps administrator
VS. The Wheeling and Citizens Railway
Companies, came to a temporary end in
ra Their an unusual manner. When the ev-
idence for plaintiff had been submitted,
defendant demurred to it, in which de
murrer plaintiff joined, the matter turn
ing upon the point of contributory negli-
gence. The jury was then allowed to
retire and brought in a provisional YER
dict for $500 for plaintiff which will stand
if the demurrer is overruled and will be-
come null and void If the demurrer is sus-
tanned. The action was for $4,000 dam
ages If the demurrer is over ruled the
case will probably be carried to the Su-
preme Court of Appeals.
In the case of State VS.. Edward Wagner
ct al. the rules for contempt We're
discharged as to all the defendants ex-
cept Wagner, and was discharged as to
Wagner upon payment of costs, which
were promptly settled. The application
for the dissolution of the injunction
granted by Judge Dent restraining Mr..
Wagner as assignee, from administering
the affairs of Woods Bros. Planning Mill
Company will come on to be heard before
Judge Hervey to-day.
Before Judge PAUL the case Of John
Robrecht VS.. Henry Robrecht was ar
gued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
SECURITIES ABROAD.

London. April 2S.-The market for
American securities opened fractionally
lower on a New York parity and at
1890 ruled steady. Spanish tours on
the stock exchange opened at "a and
later advanced to 3412. The closing
price yesterday was 34A
PERKS. April 2S.-Spanish tours open
ed on the bourse to-day at "a 7-16. X
under yesterdays closing price
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

Independent Of the many special
inducements in rugs Of all kinds
and sizes which we offer. we call
attention to our lines Of Ingram,
Imperial and Mohawk. Smyrna,
Wilton and Kashkai Druggets,
from SKI IL feet up to 9x12
feet; prices from
S3.B to $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
SOME MUSICAL NOTES.

The concert TO be given by the Wheel
ing Amateur Orchestra, at st. LuRes
Parish House, next Tuesday evening,
promises to be a very interesting event.
This evenings concert by the Woman's
Musical Club, at A. O. L. w. Temple
will be one of the most notable musical
affairs of the entire season. and the la
Cies well deserve to have crowded
house. The programme embraces sever
al numbers of exceptional interest, and as
whole it will be illustrative of the best
work of the great Beethoven. while the
presence of Miss Linton. of Pittsburg.
will add greatly to the artistic value of
the occasion.
Prof. Henry Hartman, one of Wheel
ing's best musicians will give recitation
on the new pipe organ at the English Lu-
theran church on Sixteenth street next
Tuesday evening. May Sd, at D. m, for
the benefit of the church. The professor
is first-class manipulation of the pipe or
gan and his programme is the very best.
He will be assisted by soloist and VIC
linst. Lovers of good music will have a
treat. The professor has no superior up-
on the pipe organ in the State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
FLAG DELEGATION.

This afternoon at $3.50 o'clock there
will be exercises OF patriotic charac-
ter at the NOISE Business Academy,
corner Market and Fourteenth streets
There will be a flag dedication with
appropriate ceremonies, and the pro-
gramme will include patriotic songs
and addresses. The public is invited to
attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
wbft!in9 &e9ister;

All persons still owing Sheriff Taxes must
pay or be returned and published as DE-
LINOUENT. Avoid trouble and expense by
paying these taxes at once.
IL. &. RICHARDS.
Sheriff Ohio County.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
Nay Number w.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

Columbia and Hartford Bicycles at
special prices this week at Shelf Bros,
corner Main and Eleventh streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29

Wheeling to Cincinnati. o.. SIS 80
Wheeling to Lexington. Ky. .....7 so
Wheeling to Louisville. Ky. Q 90
Wheeling to Louisville. Ky, sec
ond class. :. ;. :. J. ;. =. !. s 50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-29
THE NEW bridge TOLLS
A Subject Of General Conversation
Among Island Citizens

Who Look With Suspicion Upon
any Change Made by the Bridge
Companies - Onci Say the
Change is Made in the Interest Of
Island Residents, and Means a
Saving to Them.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
THE CHINESE CRISIS.
England WIN Prevent Sending OF Russian
Soldiers to Prkln.

London. Sept. pa special dis
patch from Shanghai says that Kang
Yu Wei's brother has been arrested in
Pelsin and condemned to death. The
dispatch also says that Sir Claude
Macdonald. the British minister. gave
Instructions that Kang Yu Wei should
be protected from arrest.
The British consulate holds his bag
gage and documents referring to state
secrets. The Russians are incensed
at the latter fact and 1t Is reported
that Russia has offered the lowager
empress the services of 10000 troops
from Port Arthur to keep order In
Pekin If necessary.
II Is said that the British feet in
Chinese waters has been divided be
tween In Ku and Shan Hal Kwan,
under orders to intercept Russian
transports In the event of an attempt
TO land troops.
The dowager empress party Is
bond by an understanding with the
Russians whereby the latter. In con-
sideration of the support OF the Rus
sian interests, undertake to preserve
Manchuria as the seat OF the dynasty
and to maintain Manchu rule In China.
In pursuance OF this compact The
gradual substitution of Afanchus in all
high offices and military commands
began last year under the direction of
the dowager. thus creating sources of
friction with the emperor. whose de-
thronement was frequently threat
ened. The present movement is en-
tirely Manchu. as opposed 10 Chinese.
The influence of Ii Hung Chang Is
now subordinate to that of yung Lu
and is likely TO decrease.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
Tn. nr.rln rsrs.n r:oa,sa

Playa del Este. Guantanamo Bay.
Cubn. L. =. A., Sept. 25.-The wreck
ing company engaged under Lieuten-
ant Hobson in the work of saving the
wrecked Spanish warshlps, has sue
ceeded In floating the cruiser Infantn
Maria Teresa.
The cruiser. after being fioatcd, was
taken In tow by the Potomac. and
conveyed by the cruiser Newark. the
Scorpion and the Alvarado, proceeded
for Guantanamo bay, where she ar
rived last night. The successful issue
of the attempt to float the Spanish
warship was greeted with the blowing
of whistles, the firing of national sa-
lutes and by cheers in which the Gu
bans Joined, disturbing the noon ST.
estn.
on Siboney the barometer and the
wind Indicated the approach of n hur-
rlcanc. and the towing power was In
creased. The Newark, under Captain
Goodrich. rendered valuable assist
ance in the work of saving the Maria
Teresa. The repair ship Vulcan is put
ting the cruiser In condition for her
trip north.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
COAL MINE EXPLOSION.
Elrns Men 'Lo.. rhslr Llvss IN Feaa'7l.

vnnia-
brownsville. Pa, Sept. 23--Seventy
men were entombed to-day In the
Empire mine OF Snowden. Gould 4
Co.. one-fourfh of a mile below town.
as the result OF an explosion OF gas
followed by another explosion oil nre
damp
OF the number entombcd. al eF-
capped or were taken out by rescuins
parties except eight. who were kiiIe.i
outright. and three more or less nuI''
The explosion Is said to have peen
caused by the loosening OF large
block OF coal which opened pocket
OF gas. Immediately following the
explosion OF gas there was seconu
explosion OF fire damp.
There were seventy men at WORK
In the mine at the time of the disas-
ter and at first II seemed an impcssi-
bilify for any OF the fifty-four men IN
mines Nos. and 10. where the expio-
sion occurred, TO escape. -Four men,
Jacobs, Davis. Whetsea and walker.
who were near the entrance. managed
to crawl out. and the others. win inc
exception OF those caught by 1aliine
coal. escaped by traverslng mile ana
half OF underground passages. COM
ing out Mt the entrance nenr Lynn sta
tlon. This point is four miles from
the opening of the mine on the Mo-
nongahela river.
At o O'Clock tonight the last OF the
explorers from the mine came out ana
announced there was nothing living
or dead behind in the mine. leaving
the list OF fatalities as given. To-
night there is constant stream OF
people passing In and out OF the titl-
dertakIng establishments TO view tile
bodies.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
TRAIN ROBBERS USE DYNAMITE
Missouri Pacific Express Held up Near
Kansas City and the Express Car Looted

Kansas City. Mo-. Sept 23.-The
Colorado * Coffeyyille express train
on the Missouri Pacific Railway, which
left Kansas City at 9:15 o'clock to-
night, was held up by robbers near
Leeds, a suburban station about six
miles out from the Union depot.
The locomotive and baggage car
We're detached from the train and
taken down the track towards Dod-
son, after which the robbers shattered
the Pacific Express Company's car
with dynamite.
Al midnight II Is not known what
the robbers secured. officials of the
express company state that the safe
contained little treasure, as the mes
sengcr carried nothing destined for
points beyond Coffeyvillc. Kan.
The explosion OF the dynamite used
by the robbers was heard by many per-
sons In the southeastern part OF Kan
sas City. FLYING debris from the
shattered ear carried down telegraph
wire, slong the Frisco track. which
parallels the Missouri Pacific track mt
that point. Before committing the
hold-up the robbers entered the Frisco
station nj Belt Line. Just east of Leeds.
and ovcrpowcred the operator. After
smashing the instruments in his Of
fee, they took the operator with them
to the scene of the robbery
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
Arre..ea for Train sebs.nR.

Kansas City. No., Sept. 25.-ChIef
of Police Hayes tonight received a
telephone message from st. Joe that
three men. suspected OF completely In
the robbery of the Missouri Pacific
train out of Kansas City on Friday
night, had been arrested In that city.
Their names We're given ns John
Ryan, james McIleer and John Nor
gan, and 1t Is alleged that they had
in their possession $G10 in mutilated
greenbacks. The explosion that
wrecked the baggage car and the Pa
clhc Express Compnny's two snfes is
believed to have mutllntcd. II not dc
stroyed. any valunbles contained in
the safes.
The three men had spent the after
noon and evening going from saloon
to saloon, ordering drinks at ench
place and rendering In payment paper
money. which was invariably changed
into silver. Some of the bills showed
signs Of having been burned slightly,
The fact caused one bartender to call
the attention of the police to the Incl
dent.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
KITCHENER HOLDS rAsHoDA.
Tells the French They Must Oct Out
British FIag Raised.

British FLAG Raised
Cairo. Sept. 25.-Gcnerul Kitchener.
commanding the Anglo-Egyptian cx-
pedltion, has returned to Omdurman,
having established posts Mt Fnshoda
and ON the ssobnt river The troops did
no fighting except with n dervIsh
steamer on the way south, which was
captured.
London, Sept. 26.-The Daily Tcle-
graphs Cairo correspondent. telegraph
Ing to-day tMonday) says:
General Kitchener found the French
at Fashoda. He notified Major Mar
chand that he had express instructions
that the territory was British and that
the French must retire, and offered
them passage TO Cairo.
major Alarcliand absolutely de-
clIncd to retire unless ordered to do SO
by his government. No fighting oc-
Cured. Major Mnrchand was given
clearly to understand that the British
Insisted upon their claims and the rest
has been left to be settled by diplom-
ncy between the respective govern
ments.
General Kitchener sent long OFF,
clnl dispatch 10 London. hoisted the
Union Jack and the Egyptian ensign
and left as garrison the Eleventh
and Thirteenth Soudnnesc battalions
and the Cameron Highlandcrs to pro-
tect the British flag. Colonel Jackson
commands the garrison"
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
sPANIARDs LEAVE AMID TEARS.
Affecting Scene ns tho Transport sas
francisco Sailed From Porto Rico.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept. 22.-
The Spanish transport San Francisco
sailed for Spain to-day. There was n
repetition OF yesterdays scene when
the Acturia's battalion Of Spanish
troops marched to the wharf for EN-
barkation.
Captain General Mnclas and his stan
reviewed the departing soldiers, who
bade farewell to their sEeethenrts and
wives. Some of the soldiers wept pro-
fusely and there was quite pathetic
inspect to the nffalr. As the ship swung
away from the pier the soldiers on
board Of her raised faint cheer and
the women proceeded TO the sea wnll.
where they stood for hours waving
their handkerchiefs until the San
Francisco was only II speck on the
horizon.
The Spaninrds, at the meetings OF
the military commissions, are raising
many questions regarding the civil nd
mlnistration of the island and the dis
position of public property. but the
American commissioners refuse to dis
cuss them as being beyond their juris-
dictIon. Our commissioners are dis
posed to allow the Spaniards to carry
on a lot of useless old material rather
than make light TO retain IT,
The United States steamer Supply
is here bound for Santiago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
A cHApLA,N's CHARGES.
Rev. Cyrus I. Brndy Biames Method ol
Government Departmcnts


Philadelphia, Sept. 25.-Rev. Cyrus
t. Brady, archdeacon of the Protes-
tnnt Episcopal diocese of eastern
Pennsylvania and chaplain of the
First regiment Pennsylvania volun-
teers. In II sermon tonight severely
criticised the management of the vol
unteer camps which came under his
supervision Mt Chlckamauga, where
his regiment was stationed iong
time. He said the medical, commits
sary, quartermnster and ordnance de-
pnrts were all to blame, and continued
thus.
II personally saw men left In the
hospital In camps for thirty-six hours
without any medical attendance what
ever.
Il saw men in those hospitals suf-
fering from fever with the rain beat
ing down upon them.
Il saw men committed to the care
of unslxilled attendants when 1t was
absolutely impossible for them to re-
ceive anything like the attention they
deserved.
II saw men suffering from fever,
lying with their mouths open and
their mouths filled with files"
In conclusion the archdeacon said:
II wonder II dare. being still In
the government service, say more.
There Is much more that might be
told II II were proper for me to tell II,
but perhaps tlis will suffice. l Ind not
intended TO touch upon this phase of
our experience at all. but when think
that these things have taken place In
this. the richest. greatest and pre-.
sumably the most advanced nation on
the face of the earth, cannot hold my
peace"
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
wAEnE THE BLAME is.
Secretary Aissr s.y. Ia<spsrleposd Me-
were Appoint<d.


Chicago. Sept. 2. The Washington
correspondent OF the Record says
In hle Interview al Cincinnati ycstcr'
dny Secretary AISer explained the
whole trouble when he said II was due
have added that he. more than any
one else. wns responsible for allowing
general jnexperIencc" to run the war,
because he recommended the men who
were given commissions by the Presi-
dent.
Congress. however IL Just as much
TO blnme ns Secretary Aiger. His Of
flee was crowded from morning til
night with senators and members o.
the house. and he spent four-1ftbs OF
his time listening to their imp0rtuni-
ties In behalf OF constituents whv
knew nothing whatever about military
affairs, but were willing TO assume NIL
the responsibility. There were several
hundred officers OF experience on the
retired Hist who had been trained 10 the
service and were anxious 10 serve their
country. but Congress would not per
nit A bill, which was introduced by
Representative Hull, authorizing the
secretary OF war TO utilize tho services
OF retired officers. was voted down In
the committee on military affairs by
nm overwhelming majority simply be-
cause Its passage would diminish the
patronage mt the disposal OF the Prcsi-
dent and make II impossible for con-
grcssmen to secure places for political
favorites.
The passage OF n special act was not
necessary In the navy. because the law
authorizes the President to call out
officers on the retired list In time OF
war. and the services OF hundreds OF
them were utilized. particularly at the
navy yards and at supply sta
tions. Few retired officers were on the
fighting ships, but their experience
and ability made them very valuable
in looking nfter business on shore. II
the secretary OF war could have had
similar power and utilized II there
would have been very much less com
plant OF mIsmnnngement and the sol
dIers would have been much better
looked after than they have been by
the incompetent and Inexperienced ci-
Villains, who have no doubt done the
best they could, but did not know how.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-09-29
Needy Americans In Cuba.

Havana, Sept. 23.-2:45 p. m.-The
American commissioners, In view OF
the great number OF American citi-
zcns in the island who require aid and
have no American consul here to dis
tribute relief, have according to re-
port. asked the Washington govern
ment for a special credit tosattend to
these urgent requirements.
According to Information received
the commissioners have advised the
government that 1t will be very dan
gerons to bring to Havana troops to
be housed in the existing barracks. as
they have become infected by over.
crowding with sick Spanish soldiers.
and because of the bad sanitary con
dition of the whole town.
II is. therefore. proposed that frame
barracks. ready to be put together,
shall be shipped from the United
States before the American troops are
brought here.