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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
FnLrrNos WANT FREEDOM,
AsonciIio Asks That They De Per-
mttted to Govern Themselves.

mttteu 10 SONern themselves.
Washington, Dec. %. Senator Hale re-
ceived yesterday two letters from Filipinos
in London touching the proposed annexa-
tion Of the Philippine Islands, The first
letter is from Agoncnlo, the Filiplnos rep
resentative who came to Washington in
behalf of Aguinaldo's interest and later
went 10 Paris with the hope of influencing
che peace commissioners The letter says:
Prom London. Dec. 10, 1S9s.-ro the
Hon, Eugene Hale Sir-The opening OF
the present session OF the American Senate
viii, put YOU In position to influence the
just and good understanding between the
American and Filipino nations. and beg
you TO help my efforts to this end The
free citizens and senators of the United
1tates Of America cannot follow the steps
OF the monarchial countries, whose insti-
tutions are based on force and oppression,
the only form adequate to a colony or pos
session. but they are expected to contrib
ute TO the realization in history Of the
great principle OF submitting the govern
ment or every country to the wish OF the
inhabitants thereof under the form adopted
by your republic. Freedom suffrage and
independent self-government are the only
basis of an ordained state In the present
times,
Like America, the Philippines will grow
prosperous and happy. II, instead of SOW
ing oppression and militarism and their
inevitable consequences, war and disorder.
the Senate Of the United States, comply
ing with the expectation OF my country
men, 'and the formal promises made be-
fore the war by all the representatives in
the far East OF the American administra-
ton, will recognize the independence of
the Philippines, and proclaim the everlast-
ing friendship and alliance of our two
countries, joined by their common senti-
ments created In the field of honor COM
batting as comrades for justice and hui
manity.
do, pray, help the Filipinos 20 obtain
their noble aspirations.
Il intend to return to America at the
first opportunity and viii not fail to per-
sonally offer you the assurance Of my re-
spect and high consideration. / am, sir,
your most obedent servant,
Felipe Agoncillo."
The second letter is signed by IF Mad
rigal, chairman Philippine committee"
and congratulates Senators Hale, Hoar
and Vest for noble efforts against mill
tary rule and colonial expansion"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
SHOT HIMSELF IN THE HEAD.
Worried over "a Horse Deal an ex-
British Omcer Trfe. Suicide.

worried over "a Horse Deal an ex-
British Omcer Tries Suicide.
Norfolk, va, Dec 23.-capt. Frederick
Cotton Of Virginia. an ex-Brtish officer.
ma well known in Washington d. C., at
tempted suicide here this morning by
shooting himself in the head.
Capt Cotton arrived in Norfolk last
night from Washington and went at once
to the Hotel Gladstone. He conversed
pleasantly in the lobby, but retired to his
room Immediately after the receipt Of
telegram from Mrs. II. $. Williams a
Washington lady. The telegram said bis
things would be sent him as soon as bis
address was furnished.
About o'clock this morning he asked
the hotel clerk to send for a lawyer, but
as he would not let the clerk come into
his room, no attention was paid 70 his
request About o'clock a report from q
revolver was heard in the officers room.
The police were summoned and an en-
trance forced into the room. A CHASTITY
sight was then discovered. Lying in bed
with pistol in each hand and blood gush-
ing from hole near the right ear, was the
Englishman. Physicians were summoned
and the stranger removed to st. Vineents
Hospital He has a chance 10 recover.
Capt. Cotton's home is In Prince Will
liam county, Virginia. He has been at the
Grafton Hotel in Washington for some
time and left there last Tuesday. Ii Is
thought ne came here by way of Baiti-
more He Is said to have been swindled
recently IN selling horses 10 the Baltimore
traders, which has caused him considers
able worry.
His friends In Washington attribute the
act to Ill health, as he has been known TO
suffer very much from wound received
while hunting In Africa some years age
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
AwAKENED BY BYPNoTIsM.
Tony Brosheit Had Been Asleep
About Five Months.

Tony Brosheit Had Been Asleep
About Five Months.
Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 23.-Tony Brosheis.
a young woman % years Of age, who has
been in a trance for the past five months
at her home In this city, was brought 20
her normal condition through the influence
of hypnotlsm.
Miss Brosheit retired as usual IN her
apartments on July %. last. On the follow
ing morning when it was time to awaken,
she kept on sleeping. and though at times
she would open her eyes, she seemed un-
conscious to her surroundings. The case
has banled many physicians.
AT last an application of "suggestive
Therapeutics" a form OF hypnotism was
tried and the patient to-day was success
fully brought out of her long trance
Though very weak she is able 20 say a
few words to those around her. She has
been kept alive with liquid food
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
THE HORNET ARRIVES SAFELY.
Trip of the Cruiser Was Greatly Inn
peded by FoGs.

wilmington, N. c., Dec. 23.-The cruiser
Hornet, loaned TO the North Carolina ma
val battalion by the United States navy
department, arrived safely in this port at
2l5 O'clock this afternoon in charge Of
George L. Morton, commander of the
North Carolina naval battalion, and man
ned by crowd Of The. Wilmington diyls-
ion Of naval reserves.
The cruiser was about thirty-fve hours
overdue, and some uneasiness had been
felt by many people lest she had come TO
grief IN the fogs off Hatteras. Command
er Morton reports very pleasant trip.
save that the fogs very much inpeded
their progress and occasioned the delay.
The entrance Of the cruiser into this port
was watched by hundreds OF people, and
wilmington Is delighted to have secured
this splendid vessel from the navy DEPART
ment for the use Of the naval militia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
TWELFTH NEW YoRx TO GO.

WIN Accompany Gen. Sanger 10 Ma
tanzns Province.
Americus, Co., Dec. 23.-(SpeciaD. The
Twelfth New York Regiment received or
ders this afternoon to prepare to leave
Americus Monday morning for Charleston
to take a transport for Matanzas.
Mai. Gen. Sanger. commanding the Sec
ond Division, First Army Corps, goes to
Matanzas and requested that the Twelfth
New York, one of the finest regiments in
the volunteer service, be assigned as his
especial escort.
These troops have been In Americus six
weeks, and were well pleased here. No
orders have been received as TO the move
ment Of the Eighth Massachusetts Regi-
ment. now here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
TO EMBARK AT CHARLESTON.

Gems. sanger and Bates Ordered
There with Regiments.
Charleston, s. c., Dec. 23-Dispatches 20
the quartermaster's department. here to-
day announced that Gen. Bates, now at
Macon. and Gen. Sanger, now at Amerl-
Gus, Ca. had been ordered here to embark
for Clenfuegos and Matanzas. respectively.
on Dec. u. Each general will be accom-
panied by his headquarters and regiment
of volunteers not named in The dispatches
sent here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
STILL FIGHTING ON PANAY.
AGuinaIdO Says He VIII shortly Re-
lease Spanish Prisoners.

Madrid, Dec. 23.-According TO a dis
patch received here from Iloilo, Island of
Panay, several engagements have taken
place between the Spaniards and the in
surgents, and many of the latter have
been killed or wounded.
1t Is asserted that Aguinaldo has cabled
to the government saying he will shortly
release the Spanish prisoners in the hands
of the insurgents. This statement, how
ever has not been confirmed.
The minister of the colonies, Senor Gil
ron, announces that the payment of the
coupons of the Cuban mortgage bonds has
been assured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
NICARAGUA CANAL REPORT.

sGys the Canal Can BE Completed
for About $135,OOo,OOO.
New York, Dec. 23.--The preliminary re-
port of the Nicaragua canal commission,
consisting Of Gen. Hains. Admiral Walker
and Prof. Haupt, has been completed and
will be read before the Senate committee
either during the Christmas recess of Con-
gress or Immediately afterward.
This report will give many details OF
construction in regard to the proposed
route, and will give a pretty close figure
on the entire cost of the undertaking as
Ear as human ingenuity can foresee.
The commissioners say that Sl35 900 200
will be a conservative estimate of the en-
tire cost Of the canal and this almost
agrees with that of Maj. Gen. William
Ludlow's report of 1896.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
sAGAsTA SERIOUSLY SICK.
The Spanish Premier suffering From
bronchial Pneumonia.

Madrid, Dec 23.-The condition OF Pre-
mier sagasta now causes grave anxiety.
six physicians were In consultation this
Afternoon regarding his case. and con-
CURED that be r. suffering from bronchial
nneufoouia. with high temperature ana an
nnfavorable absence Of eXDectorauon. The
n. sDapers express great sympathy.
There Is no doubt that bis Illness H. ag-
grsvated by tho strain Of recent ovenis.
rhe Queen Regent Twice daring the day.
,eiephoned inquiries as TO his condition.
and thls evening sent her own physician 20
attend hlm'
senor Orchard, minister " justice, is
acting premler
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
FoR MIscEGENAT1oN.
white woman and ColOred Man
sent 10 Jail In Maryland.

Cumberland. Nd, Dec. 2s.-John NJ.
Bowling. colored and Martha Craven. the
white woman he married, were each SEN
fenced by Judge Boyd to-day 10 eighteen
months in the penltenuary, The minimum
penalty for miscegenation.
When Judge Boyd asked u they had any
thing to say why sentence should not be
pronounced. Bowling arose and said he be-
iicved that the girl had colored blood IN
her veins. ana that in marrying her he
acted in good faith. The girl said nothing.
The couple came here from Pennsylvania
ana were married several months ago
Judge boyd, Ia passing sentence, said h
was the 0fst proseQrtlon of the kind la
Maryland.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
TO JAIL FOR THIRTY DAYS.
Editor of the Boston Traveller Sem
fenced for Contempt.

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 2S.-Torrey E.
Wardner, editor of the Boston Traveller
was sentenced to serve thirty days in the
Dedham Jail by Judge Sherman of the
Norfolk County Court this afternoon for
contempt of court in permitting the publi-
cation in his paper of comments and edi-
torials on the GetcheI case which was
recently tried here, which, in the courts
opinion, would have Influenced the minds
of the jury had the paper containing The
matter reached the couvt house before the
case was submitted for final consideration
The case referred to was that of Engi-
neer Getchell of the New York, New Hav-
en- and Hartford Railroad, charged with
manslaughteT in connection with a col
lision which occurred at Sharon last Au-
gust, in which several persons were killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24

Knoxville Tenn, Dec. 23.-The Sixth
Ohio, Col. MacMacldn. received orders to-
day to move. The regiment goes from
here to Charleston, s. c., whore a trans
port will be taken 10 Cienfuegos, Cuba.
The Sixth expects to leave Camp Poland
tomorrow night and will spend Christmas
on the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
CHAM nEY KILLED.
Snitan's Aide de Camp Taken on by
Hnfuz Palm.

constanunople. Dec 2s.-Ghanl Bey the
sultan's aide-de-camp. was murdered yes
ierday by Hafuz Pasha. In a quarrel which
took place IN a pastry shop
Ghani hey became notorious owing 10
his lawless proceedings ia Epirus. ne al-
SO inspired terror here by eKtoriion Of
money under threats of d,ath. The off,
elals u tho foreign embnfsieg have FREE
qusniy demanded ihe punishment Of lnaui
ley, but were always unsucecHslui.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24

Huntsville, Ala, Dec. 8.-The sixth
United States Cavalry was to-day ordered
10 hold Itself In readiness FOR a change
OF locaton. u has been detached from
the Fourth Corps and added 10 The de-
pafiment Of the Missouri
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
SENATOR HoAR SPEAKS.
EuoIOgized the Bar I'm nm Address
at the Isle of Palms.

Charleston, S. c., Dec Ex-senator
George f. Hoar was to-day entertained BY
the bar association Of Charleston with an
excursion TO Fort Sumter and a trip to
the Isle OF Palms. AT the latter place an
elaborate lunch was served. about one
hundred covers being laid.
In response to enthusiastic calls. sena-
tor Hoar made a brief address, Ia which
he euloeized the legal profession. Senator
NcIaurn. Hon. J. -. Cumming Of Geor-
glo. Hon. James Slmons, Judge j. ii.
Hudson and others made short speeches.
Senator H0ar, with Senator McLaufln,
Mr. james A. Bahcr and MT Edward W.
Dohcrty, left for Washington this after
aeon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
FLAG RAISED AT MALATE.

Insurgents Became Ugly, but TrOu-
BILE Was Averted.
Manila, Dec. 25.-The first American flag
was raised over the Malate school house
yesterday. 1t was sent by the University
of Pennsylvania
The native troops encamped in the SUI
burbs are again causing anxiety The
attitude of an insurgent detachment at the
Panduchan bridge on Wednesday, was
suen that the California. Idaho and Wash
ington Regiments were concentrated in
light marching order at short notice at
Paeo, but trouble was avoided.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
-Rynn TOO Much for O'BrIen.

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 2S.-Tommy Ryan
Of Syracuse proved too much for Dick
OfBrien OF Boston at the coliseum to-
night. The police interfered in the four
teenth round and saved O'T3rien from an
actual knockout. but as far a. practical
purposes were concerned he was out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24

Cleveland. o.. Dec. &-Eyidenoo was
occurred from additional Witnesses to-day
to show that books and papers belonging
10 the STANDARD on Company bad been de-
sfroyod on NoY, 70 and a. The hearing
WA bo resumed tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24
ST. LOUIS COMING IN.
American Pence Commissioners RE-
turning on the American Liner.

New York. Dee. 23.-The American Line
steamer 81. Louis. from Southampton. was
sighted east Of Fire Island az 1872 D. m.
Tie American peace commissioners are
on board.
The 81 Louis arrived at quafaniinc az
2 o. No.. and wili remain there until day
light She was nog boarded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-24

Paris, Dec. 2.-Ihe Chamber Of Dcpu-
iloa to-day adopted a bin imposing q ftamp
duty of / per cent On foreign securities.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
THE NEW GAME LAW.

4* b \
For the benefit of our readers we
, publish below the full text of Act No.
172 passed by the Legislature at its
recent session. It is good law and
will, we hope, be rigidly enforced by
the proper officers:
ssSec. l.. Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana, That it shall be unlawful
in this State to catch, kill or pursue
with such intent any wild deer or
fawn, wild duck, wild turkey, quail,
partridge, dove or pheasant or have
the same in possession after it has
been killed or caught between the 1st
day of April and the 1st day of Sep
tember in each year,
Sec. 2. Il Be it further enacted, etc,
That no person shall catch, kill or
pursue, with such intent, or have in
possession after the same has been
caught or killed, any whip-poor-wilI,
sparrow, finch, oriole, blue bird, ,swal-
low, night-hawk, mocking-bird or
blaekbird, except for domesticating
purposes and except when the same
shall be destructive to the fruit Or
grain crop.
| Sec. 5. BE it further enacted, etc,
That no person shall rob or destroy
the nest or eggs of any wild birds
whatsoever, save only those of pre-
datory nature or those destructive Cd
game or insectiyerous birds.
Sec. !. Be it further enacted, etc.
That it shall be unlawful for any per-
son or persons to expose or offer for
sale any of the animals or birds as
far as they are intended to be pro-
tected by the provisions 81 this Act,
birds intended for domestication ex-
eepted.
| Sec. 5. Be it further enacted etc,
That it shall be unlawful to catch or
attempt TO catch, or take by snare.
trap or other means any of the game
birds OF animals during the time
which said birds are intended to be
protected BY this Act.
Sec. S. Be it further enacted, etc,
That no idler, yagrant, pot-hunter or
professional hunter shall take, catch
or kill or pursue game in this State,
nor shall such persons establish them
selves upon public or vacant lands Of
this State for the purpose of killing
4 game; provided this section shall not
! apply to residents Of the State Of
Louisiana.
Sec. Z. Be it further enacted, etc,
That any person or persons violating
any of the above provisions shall be
/ guilty Of misdemeanor and shall on
conviction pay fine not to exceed
/ fifty dollars or imprisonment in the
/ parish jail for not more than sixty
| days or both at the discretion of the
court, for each and every offense.
i Sec. s. Be it further enacted, etc,
That the fines collected under thr
provisions of this Act shall be paid
| into the parish school fund.
/ Sec, 9. Be it further enacted, etc,
That all laws on the same subject
matter be and the same are hereby
repealed.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1898-08-27
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.

The Police Jury for Vermilion par
ish met Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1898, in
regular session. Present M. L. FL
dredge, J. T. Theriot, A.. Picard, B.
Leblanc and WINS p. Miller. Alb
sent, M. Sarver and Geo. Delano.
The president being absent the
Clerk called the meeting to order and
on motion of Mr.. Theriot duly sec
onded and adopted, Mr.. Eldredge
was elected President pro TEN.
The minutes were then approved
after due reading.
The following report from Road
and Bridge committee. was received
and ordered spread on the minutes
towit:
Abbeville, La, Aug. l., 1898.
To the Hon. President and Mem
bers of Police Jury of Vermilion par
ish: Your Road and Bridge COM
mittee met this day in regular session
Mr.. Gordy having been called in
relative to the placing of an obstruc-
ton on the public road in I'd ward,
advised this committee to request
your Hon. body to instruct your
road overseers to remove said OBJ
struction.
Relative to the damage to public
road caused by J. E. B. Jones ct ais,
flooding same, we recommend that
the district attorney be instructed to
bring suit for damages against all
parties interested.
There being no further business the
committee adjourned.
Action on the matter of distinctions
on the public road in I'd ward was
postponed until next regular meeting.
On motion of Mr.. Leblanc duly
seconded and adopted, the district
attorney be and is hereby requested
to institute suit in the name Of suit
of Police Jury against Messrs. j. E.
B. Jones, VIM. Vanslyke, Benz. Cur
tis ct ais for damages to public road
caused by their letting water from
| their rice fields flow on said road.
On motion of Mr.. Miller duly sec
onded and adopted, the blank licen-
ses turned over by the collector in
settlement with Finance committee
were burned in open session.
A petition from residents of 18th
ward asking the changing or abolish
ing of road in said ward was re-
ceived and referred to road and
bridge committee.
j. Shaw, J. p. Of the 3rd ward
appeared and requested that the erdi-
nance fixing of salaries of justice OF
the peace and constable be reconsid-
cred as regards themselves.
A communication was received
from the lumber contractor, and. on
motion duly seconded and adopted;
/ the same was referred to the road
and bridge committee.
/ On motion Of Mr.. Miller duly sec
onded and adopted, the bills for ma
| terial for repairs Of the Jail be and
are hereby ordered paid out of the
Surplus fund.
On motion of Mr.. Picard duly
seconded and adopted, action or
/ question OF reeonsidering Of ordi-
| nances relative to the grading Of sal
aries Of Justices of the peace and con-
! stables be postponed until next meet
ing.
Claims to the amount Of s777.97
were allowed.
The Police jury then adjourned to
! the next regular meeting.
| Every body says so.
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wonderful medical discovery of the age.
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VOL. XIII.
THE MERIDIONAL.
ADVERTISING RATES:

local notices, per line SO 10
One Insertion. per inch or less l 90
Each subsequent Insertion IS
Death and marriage notices, not exceed
ING i've lines, are publie.ed free. Obitn-
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3ll kinds of Job Printing neatly and
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avoid delay.
Cards of a personal character will be
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NOBLE DEWEY.

Admiral Dewey writes Congress-
man Livingstone, who introduced the
resolution in congress thanking the
admiral: Tt is source of addi-
tional pleasure to me, a Vermonter,
that the mover of the resolution was
not from the north, but from TIE
south. This is a good sign Of the
times. In the hour of danger there
is no south. no north, but one united
country. May We never hear ser
tionalism again. There are no lines
drawn in the navy,
Three train loads Of Riches Inn
munes passed, through on Thursday
evening en- route to Galveston. They
were clad in the brown overall uni
form and blue.shirt, like the Rough
Riders and were a jolly, happy go,
lucky set. They were greeted at the
depot BY quite large number OF our
citizens and the scene reminded one
very forcibly Of the early DAYS Of ga
v-ar wliesa ~ sre@tts sss 1sslag E:asts