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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
WANTED no FINISH HIS WORK.
Robert brown Returns to the Scenes
of His bloody Deeds.


Glasgow. KY, Nov. 11-Robert Brown
was arrested under sensational circum-
stances this afternoon.
Last night Brown shot and killed his
father-in-law, Louis Mcclellan. and Sc
riously wounded his mother-in-iaw and
sister-in-law Brown made both demands
and threats on the Mcclellan family. Az
ter shooting all around their home last
night he escaped.
To the surprise Of all the survivors and
the wounded relatives, he returned to ths
Mcclellan home this morning with the
avowed purpose of finishing the slaughter.
To-day he shot Mrs. Mcclellan and her rom
and returned TO his farm and fortified him-
self in his barn. Officers and large posse
surrounded. the barn and over 100 bhota
were exchanged Brown opening fire ON
their approach. He continued the
fusilade until his ammunition was
exhausted. Then the posse proceeded to
light matches 10 torches with which to
fire the barn and Brown threw his two
guns out, also his two pistols, and jumped.
Immediately holding up both hands and
begging piteously for protection.
He was Immediately brought to this city
by Deputy Marshal Bailey and others, and
was very nervous as threats of Iynching
were yelled at him all along the way into
town.
In the fight at the barn. which continued
from morning till afternoon, Sheriff Bar
tow was shot through the hand and Dep
uty John Neice through the ear. Others
got scratches.
An Is apparently quiet tonight, bue
Brown maybe lynched before sunrise. The
iail Is very heavily guarded.
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w. C. n. U. AT ST. PAUL.
The Opening Day OF Its Annual Com
yention. s w

4
st. Paul, MINI, Nov 1.-THE most
prominent ideas in this, opening day,of the
annual convention of the National Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union, have
been reverence for the memory of the
departed leader, Miss Willard, and a
revivng of the spirit and
history of the original crusad-
ers of 1874 tits the anniversary of the
latter, and this convention, the memorial
convention is the first coming together
of the temperance women In national con-
vention since tEe death OF Miss Frances
Willard, whose life and work were syn
onymous with the union. Most Of The day
was devoted to paying tribites OF respect
and love to the "promoted zones" of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, a
few reports having been heard late In the
afternoon. The evening was the occasion
for formal welcome of the delegates.
At the afternoon session Mrs. X. Lente
Stevenson of Massachusetts read her re-
port as corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Helen M. Barker of Illinois read
her national report, which was closely
followed and frequently applauded.
The auditor Mrs. Calista r. Bigelow of
Illinois, reported, as did all the national
superintendents, and the reports were ac-
cepted by a rising vote. sgtesHft
The attendance Is large and the big au-
dItorium Of the Peoples Church, where
the convention meets, was filled with the
delegates and Visitors all day.
The church was filled for the evening
welcome meeting The devotional service
of the evening was in charge of Mrs Re
becca b. Chambers, president of the Penn
sylvania unions. Gov. Clough welcomed the
convention to the state. Among those who
responded was Mrs. Mary c. Garland
president OF the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union Of North Carolina.
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at an end, and the authorities are now
turning their attention to preventing ex-
cesses on the part of white people. To
this end all citizens, except soldiers on
duty and the special police force viii be
required to at once lay down their arms
ana preserve peace and thereby aid the
city government in restoring order. This
course has been to-day advised by conser-
VatlVe citizens and was adopted yester-
DAY afternoon by the board of aldermen
IN joint session with the citizens commit
tee.
On adjournment of the board. Mayor
Waddeh issued the following proclama-
ton:
The comparatively few persons in this
city who seem disposed TO abuse the op-
portunity of carrying arms, which recent
events afforded and who are doing some
very foolish talking, are hereby notified
that no further turbulence or disorderly
conduct will be tolerated. They are mott
ned that regular police force will pre-
serve order and every peaceable citizen.
olack and white, will be protected in his
person and property
No armed patrol except those author
lzed BY the chief of police, will appear
on the Streets
Inc number OF negroes known to have
been killed in the fight Thursday is six.
Nine negroes and three white men were
wounded. Only one of the white men,
William Mayo, is seriously hurt. Four of
the negroes are mortally wounded. They
are in the city hospital
The negroes who were killed are at the
undertaking establishment of d. c. Evans,
colored on Second street. Their bodies
were viewed to-day by large crowds of
people.
At 10 O'clock tomorrow the coroner's in
quest over them will be held. The coroner
is negro This fact, perhaps, together
with the impossibility of getting wit
nesses, prevented the inquest being held
to-day.
The five companies of troops on duty in
the city tonight paraded the streets in
body this afternoon. 1t was hoped that
this formidable military display would
serve the double purpose of teaching the
negroes the utter foolishness of further
resistance, and would inspire the white
people with confidence in the city govern
ment and its ability to protect them and
their property.
The troops will probably be kept here
for several days.
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and excitement all gone. You cannot rely
| upon sensational rumors."

and excitement all gone. You cannot rely
upon sensational rumors."
Late news from the scene of the recent
lynchings indicated that the angry pas
sions of the people are subsdng, and no
further bloodshed is now TO be expected
unless two negroes, Circuit and White. or
Henderson, a white man, all of whom the
crowds wish to secure, are found. There
is every reason 10 believe that all three
have made good their escape
The feeling against the Tolberts seems
to be intense. An impartial man who has
been at the scene of the difficulty says:
IF the Tolberts return to their home any
time soon trouble will inevitably follow
their presence in the neighborhood. which
for some time to come, il ever Will not be
a healthy place for them. They are look
ed upon as the meters of the trouble"
1t is generally thought dangerous to al
low the Tolberts here to be taken to
Greenwood. One dispatch says, in speak
ing of the prospect of further trouble if
the Tolberts are brought back:
IF they are brought back there is no
Jail made that win stand"
This morning notice was given James
Tolbert, whose wife is postmistress at Nc
Cormick that he would be allowed thirty
six hours to leave, but that his wife and
children would be cared for and protected
Although James and Albert are not
known TO have had anything 10 do with
the recent troubles. ii IS said that they
left, going no one knows where Mrs FOL
bert it is stated. Is making preparations
TO leave. 1t is supposed that James Toll
bert was accompanied 10 a point OF safe
ty by ARMED negroes, a band Of them be-
ing reported in the country to-day.
To-day a band of white men started from
Abbevlle for the home of J. M. Collins,
a brother-in-law of r. r. Toibert, who IS
said TO have been a Republican leader in
his section. They go to tell him that lie
must leave the county. There Is no :nti-
nation that they will use violence 10 make
him leave.
Tom Tolbert, who was so badly wounded
in the original encounter, is now at Abbe-
vile, and late reports Indicate that his
death is expected at any time.
Collector John r. Toibert is stlll at the
state prison with his son. Unless some
complication occurs, 1t is expected that
he will soon recover. There are thirty
birdshot in his head and twenty-seven
duckshot in his body. No effort whatever
was made to-day to have either of these
men released, their attorney preferring to
keep them in their places Of security, and
where the elder man might secure the med
ical treatment his condition deserves.
All things considered. 1t locks tonight
as if the trouble is at an end, and no more
trouble need be expected unless some of
the Tolberts venture back to Greenwood
county in a short time.
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MAY NOT MEET TODAY.
Americans VIII Allow spnniards I'm
til Monday to Prepare Reply.

til Monday to Prepare Reply.
Paris, Nov 1i.-It is now generally un-
derstood that the joint session of the peace
commissioners. which was arranged for
Saturday, will be postponed until Monday
next.
At the joint session OF Wednesday last II
was agreed that the session fixed for Sat
urday might be postponed until Monday
If the Spanish commissioners found them
selves unable to prepare a reply for pre-
sentation on Saturday, and it now appears
the Spaniards found It necessary 70 send
to Madrid for certain records which cannot
reach Paris before 10 o'clock Saturday
morning. and, therefore. their proper en-
bodiment into the Spanish memorandum
cannot be accomplished before Monday.
The next communication from the Span
ish commissioners viii deal with the
rights of either commission 20 discuss
Spanish sovereignty over the Philippine
Islands and with the American contention
that the retention of public money and
customs collection at Manila Is justified by
the fact of the military occupation of that
place by the American forces and war
ranted by the protocol. even IL faulty.
as claimed by Spain, because such action
commenced after the Suspension Of hostlli-
ties.
There is no truth in the statement print
ed here this morning that the Spaniards
have decided TO refuse entirely, at tho next
session, to discuss the cession of the Phil
ippine Islands.
on the contrary, they expect to fortlfy
their position then on that point by intro
duclng their record of certain verbal ut
terances of President Mckinley and Judge
Day about the time the protocol was franz
ed and sighed, tending. the Spaniards be-
lieve. to Indicate absence Of purpose on
the part of the United States to take the
Philippine Islands, In the absence of
which, II is further contended, Spain con-
scnted to sign the protocol.
Judge Day, president of the American
commission, Is suffering from cold and
had a slight chill last night. Therefore,
BY his physician's advice, he is resting
quietly to-day.
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MIR. PLANT IMPROVED.
suffered Last Night From Vertigo
and Fatigue.

NNhChCN Nt4hA ~ FOlu teFtfGO
and Fatigue.
New York Nov. 11.-President Henry B.
Plant, of the Plant Railroad and the own
er Of the plant line of steamers, who was
taken i'll yesterday at the Pennsylvania
Railroad station, Jersey City was still IN
his private car at the depot to-day. He
arrived yesterday from Florida in his pri-
vate car over the Pennsylvania road. lie
was getting ready to leave his car when
he was taken with vertigo.
His son, NJ. f. Plant, who ACCOMPANIED
him, had Mr.. Plant put to bed In his car.
Then the son rotiied the family In New
York and also summoned the family pny-
sican. Tho latter remained with the sick
man all night.
This morning Mr.. Plant was better and
he and his family took breakfast In the
Plant car
Mr.. Plant is about 50 years old. HIS son
said he was fadgued by the trip North
and that II was not surprising that he
should be little i'll on account Of his age.
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GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE.
United states Marshal and Attorney
to Go to Phenix.


Washington, D. c., Nov. 11.-At the in
stance of the President. Attorney Cen
eral Griggs has directed United States
Marshal Melton and District Attorney
Lathrcp of South Carolina to proceed at
once to Phenix and report IL the condi-
tons are such as to put in jeopardy The
lives of federal officials and citizens end
to interfere with the proper adminissra-
ton of the business of the United States
government.
This action of the department of justice
is the result of a long conference at the
White House late this afternoon between
the President, Messrs Webster, Deas, Toll
bert, from South Carolina, and Assistant
Attorney General Richards, who represent
ed the department of justice. The confer
ence lasted nearly two hours, during
which the outbreak al Phenix was review
ed in minute detail with such comment as
the subject inspired.
The President was deeply interested at
The gravity of the situation, and added
that 1t was his duty to ascertain the facts
in the case and do everything in his power
to protect the federal officials in the dis
charge of their duties, and at the same
time find out whether tneir
exists Republican form Of
government. which the cousti-
tuition guarantees to the citizens Of she
United States
In the absence of any formal protest
from Gov. Ellerbe, who is the legal avenue
through which appeals for executive action
should be made, the administration hesi-
tates to take summary action.
On the other hand, IL is claimed that a
federal official Is prevented from perform
ing his legal duties as collector Of Gus
toms at Charleston which is sufficient TO
Justify Intervention on the part of the
government. Il is understood that no ac-
ton will be taken by the department Of
Justice until the report OF Marshal Meltoa
and District Attorney Lathrop Is receiy-
ed.
In the meantime Messrs. Deas and Toll
bert will remain here to await such ad-
iustment Of the difficulty as the attorney
general may recommend.
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DREYFUs ILL AND DYING.
His Wife Refused Permission TO
Wire Him of Revision.

Paris, Nov. 12--Mme. Dreyfus il is said,
applied at the Office Of the colonial minis.
ter yesterday Friday) for permission 60
send her husband some warm clothing for
his return home. Her request was refused
on the ground that the government would
do whatever was necessary.
At the same time the authorities read 10
her letter from her husband TO the ef-
feet that having for five months addressed
appeals for revision TO Gen. Deboideffre
without getting any reply and being
wearied and exhausted by his
useless appeals, he would write no more To
his family or to anybody. He described
himself as Ill and dying and "bequeathed
70 the generosity Of any country the care
OF rehabiItating my memory"
Nine. Dreyfus then asked permission TO
telegraph her husband the decision of the
Court of Cassasion. The request was also
refused. Then, through friend. she ap-
pealed to President Faure, but with no
better results. Her counsel VIII bring the
matter before the court OF Cessation.
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WANT ToLBERTs HELD.
AHdavits duplicating Them Sent TO
CoIumbiR Yerterday.

Atlanta Ga., Nov 1f.--A Journal spe-
cial from Greenwood s. c., says:
Everything was believed to have set
tied into it's normal state at Phenix City
to-day, but a telegram from there says
word was sent to Columbia to hold John
r. Tolbert and his son Sidney, who are
in the pententiary there. The telegram
said affidavits duplicating the Tolberts in
way to Columbia, and 1t is now believed
1t is the intention to bring the Toiberts
back to Phenix City. IL this Is done il is
feared further trouble viii result, although
leading citizens are deprecating any fur
ther violence
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HAVANA'S SANITARY CONDITIONS
City Must BE Cleaned Before Ameri-
can Troops Go There.


can Troops Go There.
Washington, Nov. 11.-At the cabinet
meeting to-day there was prolonged dis
cuss.on of the sanitary conditions at Ha-
vana, largely brought out by a dispatch
which was read announcing two yellow
fever deaths in the regular army. The
fever situation at Havana is conceded to
be very serious. and the administration Is
cognizant of the necessity of a thorough
sanitary overhauling of the city before its
occupation by our troops is safe. Else
where than Havana there is also need of
assistance of this government along these
lines, and it is asserted a chartered steam
er of the government will soon be dis
patched to the island laden with supplies,
including food
The following cabegram from Gen.
Wade, chairman of the Cuban evacuation
commission, was read al the meeting:
"From our arrival Spanish authorities
here have. ] believe, carried out terms of
evacuation TO the best Of their ability
Ships arriving have been promptly and
fully loaded and dispatched, about 10000
men having gone. Lack OF transportation
and money to pay troops is giving serious
trouble. Governor general seems able to
deal with conditions as they arise Ac-
counts from here are so sensational de-
sire TO inform you OF the true state of af-
fairs -
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HAVANA POLICE DIsARMED.
They Demanded Their Pay-Spanish
Troops Patrol the City.

They Demanded Their Pay-Spanish
Troops Patrol the City.
Havana, Nov. 11.-Following the exam
pie of the Third company, part of the
First and Fourth companies of the Orden
Publico, (poliee) have demanded their pay,
now several months overdue. AS a result
of this attitude upon the part of the po-
lice, regular Spanish troops are now quar-
tered in the streets, and Gen. Arolas, at
the head of two battalions, has been a
trolling the main thoroughfares.
AS an extra precaudon, in order TO pre-
vent a possible demonstration by the
mounted division of 'the Orden Publico,
Gen. Aroas stationed two field pieces in
front of their barracks this morning.
This morning the entire force accepted a
peaceful solution of the difficulty and laid
down their arms. The Orden Publico will
be disarmed and dissolved Immediately.
At the palace it is asserted that the
measures adopted by the military govern
or, Gen. Arolas, are merely evidence of
his zeal to guarantee absolute order and
quiet in the city" the attitude of the Or
den Publico being described as Simply in
the nature of a protest in no wise affecting
the order and quiet of the city"
The steamer Alava, which left yesterday
for Nuevitas. carried $l50000 TO pay troops
about to embark at that point for Spain
The government also ordered the payment
of $1,000 each to seventeen battalions of
regulars
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ADMIRAL scHLEY IN NEW YORK.
brings Good Reports Regarding Our
New Possessions.

brings Good Reports Regarding Our
New Possessions.
New York, Nov 1.-THE United States
cruiser Newark In command OF Command
er Goodrich, and flying the flag Of Rear
Admiral W. $. schley, arrived here TO-
day from San Juan. Porto Rico, from
which port she sailed on Nov. g.
on board the Newark with Rear Admiral
schley were his staff, composed of Flag
Lieutenant J. II. Sears. Flag Secretary 3.
W. Wells, Jr., and Ensign Mccauley, aide.
and Hon. Charles w. Russell Of the de-
partment of justice legal adviser to the
Porto Rican evacuation commission.
The rear admiral had with him the re-
port Of the commission TO the President,
consisting OF three bulky parcels, in which
Is the documentary evidence, and esti-
mated to contain at least 5000 words,
which he is TO take with him to Washing
ton this afternoon. He looked well and
said he felt we'll, though tired and in need
of resi-. lie said the meetings Of the COM
mission with the Spaniards mad been very
harmonious, the Instructions which the
American commissioners could not devjate
from were gracefully submitted to by
them, and before the meetings ceased the
Spaniards had a very much higher respect
for Americans than before. The report
contains a full statement Of the finances,
the revenues and expenditures, the debts,
the government and other conditions Of
Porto Rico. and its nearly a million in
habitants.
Rear Admiral schley said that Porto
Rico had a great future, and has advant-
ages fully equal 10 Cuba's. The people are
very doclle and amenable 70 law. and just
now carried away with love for the United
States, and showing intense loyalty.
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TROUBLE IN SIGHT AT PANA.
Negroes Nightly Fire on white MeH
and Into Their Houses.

Pana. ILL.,, Nov. 1.-THE imported negro
non-union miners here are becoming reck-
less and the union miners are growing
restless. Troop b Of Bloomington remains
on duty here, but almost nightly, In the
Fiat Hail. district, the negro residents
practice shooting at any white man that
passes. The negroes have been heavily
armed by the mine operators. Last night
the residences OF several white miners
were shot into by Winchesters in the
hands of the colOred men. A white Wild
ow's cottage was pierced repeatedly by
bullets, several charges barely missing her
three children. The militia say they can
not apprehend the culprits.
Capt. EULER, IN command is apparently
acting entirely under orders of Sheriff CO.
burn, and not following the instructions OF
Gov. Tanner. given before election.
Capt. Butler, when asked to disarm the
negroes. said It was useless, for the sher-
if would arm them again. II is reported
that a large contingent of outside union
white miners Will soon arrive in Pana A
consignment of 100 rifles was received here
to-day for citizens who intend protecting
their property and families, claiming no
protection Is given them by the sheriff on
troops.
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SPAIN WILL NOT YIELD.
spanish Press Advising the Commis-
sIonerS what to DO.

spanish Press Advising the COmmis-
sIoners what to DO.
Madrid, Nov. 1.-THE Heraldo this
morning asserts that the Spanish govern
ment has resolved to maintain Spain's
sovereignty in the Philippine Islands. and
It adds that II has been suggested that
Emperor william of Germany who Is ex-
pected to visit Cadiz and Madrid soon on
his way back to Germany from the Holy
Land be asked to arbitrate the Questions
In dispute between Spain and the United
States in the event of the peace commits
slons of the respective countries now in
session at Paris failing to come to an
agreement upon the terms OF the proposed
treaty of peace,
The newspapers assert that the govern
ment of Spain is sending instructions to
its commissioners at Paris not TO yield
on the question of Spanish sovereignty
over the Philippine Islands, which is as
serted TO be entirely outside OF the pro-
tocol, wherefore the commissioners are
not authorized TO discuss It.
II IS further asserted that the Spanish
government will declare that it has not
been authorized by the Cortes to negotiate
the cesslon of the Philippines.
The Liberal advises the Spanish peace
commissioners to leave Paris, after lodg-
ing a protest against the demands OF the
Americans.
The Spanish newspapers are angry at
the Marquis of Salisbury, whose speech
at the Guild Hall banquet on Wednesday
night they declare 10 have been merely
a glorihcation of brute strength and a
denial Of the rights of the weaker"
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EXILES KEPT on THE GO.
DopOsed Wilmington officials In
vited to Leave Newbern

Newbern, N c., Nov. 11.-C. H. Gilbert.
H. II. Bunting and ex-Chief of Police Mel
ton' three of the white Republicans who
were forced out of Wilmington to-day. ar
rived here via the Atlantic Coast Line
'his afternoon. They were met at the de-
pot by committee of citizens and notified
mat their presence was not desired. They
showed a ready willingness to leave, and
were accordingly escorted to the steamer
Neuse, on which they sailed at O'Clock
lor Elizabeth City. Word has been sent
20 Elizabeth City and they will no doubt
ne kept moving when they arrive there.
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Emneror wIIIiam,s ArrivaI.

Madrid Nov. 1.-THE Duke Alrnodovar
de Rio. minister Of foreign affairs. receiv-
ed a telegram this evening announcing
that Emperor william would arrive at
Carthagena on Nov. 10. The authorities
were apparently greatly surprised when
they heard OF the visit and II Is probable
The whole Spanish press cherishes the
hope that Germany will initiate some sort
OF European Intervention.