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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05
CURRENT COMMENT.
Colonel OF Third Georgia.

From the Springfield Republican Qnd).
Col. Gambler is probably the only foot
less officer in active service on earth. Of
course, he wears artificial feet, which are
jbst about as good. Indeed, when shot
off, they must appear greatly superior to
the old article
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05

"A Madrid dispatch the other day said
Admiral Montijo would be court martialed
for permitting Admiral Dewey to defeat
him at Manila. Presumably, therefore, Ad-
miral Cervera VIII also be court martialed
for permitting Sampson to defeat him at
Santiago. If Spain is going to court mar
tial every commander of hers that gets
beaten in this war, she Will do nothing else
for the next several years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05

The use Of a balloon at Santiago for re-
considering is moi a novelty in warfare
Mcclellan had a balloon corps attached
TO his army in the civil war and observa-
tons were taken from high attitudes dur
ing nearly the whole of the war The
balloon service during the siege of Paris
in 1S70-n was one Of the most interesting
incidents of the Franco russian war.
There are novel details connected with
the balloon service of our army. however.
which have never been used in warfare
before. The men who go aloft now take
with them telephone and Photographic
apparatus, besides various measuring in
struments. Verbal reports are made to
the officers on the ground and photo
graphs and measurements are taken Of
= he enemys position.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05

Senator Mason Of ILLINOIS, has introduced
bin providing for the appointment by the
President of vice admiral of the United
States navy, TO be selected for distin-
guished conduct in battle. or for extraordi-
mary heroism in the present war, from the
list Of active rear admirals, and who shall
be the ranking officer in the navy" A vice
admiral equals in rank a lieutenant eener-
al AT present we have no such officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05

Would Spain like to swap Hobson for
Cervera and a choice job lot of Spanish
officials, and Hobson's six companions for
about 1900 Spanish sailors?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05

The barbed wire fences around Santiago
did not present as much of an obstacle
to the advance of the American troops as
was feared would be the case. In each
brigade a considerable number of men
ed ahead to cut the fences wherever they
were encountered. These men had haz-
ardous task to perform. They were ex-
posed to the fire of the enemy's sharp
shooters; but that did not deter them an
instant The wires were cut, and the
troops went through.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05

Skaters expedition to Cuba carried
something like 100 tons of barbed wire
This can now be used in the construction
of temporary bull pen in which to con-
fine Spanish prisoners. The General clso
carried with him a sufficient stock of pro-
visions to feed his own army the Cuban
army and the Spanish forces at Santiago
for three months. He knew that he would
have to feed the greater portion of The
Spaniards for a longer or shorter length
of time, while they were awaiting shipment
to this country as prisoners of war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05
The MORNING NEWS is published

Registered at the pOstomee in Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05
CHINA MATTINGS.

zoe Mattings for 15c.
35c Mattings for 221ac.
40c Mattings for 25c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05
silks,

SILKS.
S2-inch Black China Silk at 39c; regulat
price soc.
Our regular 75c 29-lnch Black China Silk
at 50c.
54-inch Storm and Cheviot Serges, in
black and blue, 69c; regular price $1OO.
Special sale of our regular 5Oc and Coo
Black Goods, including Brilliantines, Serges
in plain and fancy weaves, 500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-05
LADIES' AND CHILDRENS HOSE.

Ladies Black Lisle Hose at &c; were
So cents.
Ladies' Black Hose at lie; were 25c
Children's Hose, the best to be had lr
the city, at 10c and 15c. All sizes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
SOLDIERS TO FIGHT FIRE.
South Dakota Congressman Asks Aid
from FIT. Meade Troops.

Washington, Sept. 3O.-The secre-
tary of the interior Thursday received
the following message from Repre-
sentative Knowles of South Dakota:
BLACK Hills forest fires are destroy
ing towns and life. Can't troops from
Fort Meade help fight the fire? Send
answer to mayor of Deadwood."
The secretary of the interior for
warded the message to the war de-
partment with the request that if pos
sible the aid be furnished
Deadwood, S. D., Sept. 3O-The
heavy rain Thursday checked the tim
Der fires, and the danger is believed
TO be about over. An area thirty
miles long and six miles wide, contain
ing the best timber in the Black Hills,
has been devastated, and the loss will
amount to hundreds of thousands of
dollars. A number of prospectors
cabins, tools and supplies were burned
There has been no loss of life so fal
as known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
BLAMES THE TROOPS.
Alger Says Soldiers Should Take Bet
ter Care of Themselves.

Washington, Sept. 29.-Alger re-
turned to Washington Wednesday.
Fle came to the war department i'm
mediately after breakfast. Later he
made verbal report to the president
on the inspection Of the army camps
which he has concluded. On leaving
the white house Alger said that he
Was much gratified at the conditions
of the camps generally. He refrained
from specifically charging exaggera-
ton of the conditions of camp life,
but said the results of his trip of
inspection were quite satisfactory.
In general way the camps were
Kept sufficiently clean, but there were.
he conceded, points which might be
improved upon, citing particularly the
unsatisfactory conditions of sinks at
some places. ''1he main trouble
that I found" said Alger. was per-
har' lack of care the troops took Of
themselves. The secretary said the
reforms which might result from his
inspection would be discussed later.
Alger says the report of a scene in
Gen. Breckenridge's headquarters at
Lexington, when he was inspecting
that camp, is absolutely without
foundation. There was no scene, no
high words, no excited language. AL
ger, Ludington and Sternberg each
have letters from Gen. Wiley, who is
reported as having made the accusa-
tions against them, expressing his re-
greet that any such report was circu-
lated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

shot at him five times, one ball taking
effect under the right shoulderblade,
one above the right hip, and one
through the right arm. The surgeons
think the wounds will not prove fatal.
1t is supposed Bradley is mentally I'M
sound. He was arrested.
Smith was in charge Of the national
home at Leavenworth, Kan, for many
years. On June II, 1897, the gov
errors residence in Leayenworth was
wrecked by dynamite. The crime was
traced to a veteran, Joseph ". Oliver.
a member of the home. He was con-
yicted. Smiths administration at the
Leayenworth home was marked by
many troubles. Later his management
was investigated by committee from
the house of representatives. The
charges against Gov. Smith were prin-
cipally mistreatment of old soldiers.
The investigation resulted in nothing
more than his transfer to the govern
orship Of the Pacific branch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

lions Of the United States. One prov
ince may have one law and a second
another; in one province, even, there
may be total prohibition in one town
and license in the next. From 1878
there has scarcely been a session in
which the temperance people have not
laid siege to parliament. The Scott
act. which is now operative in portions
of Canada, has been in vogue some
years. 1t is local option law and pro-
vides that if one-fourth of the voters
in a county ask for a plebiscIte, it
shall be given them. If more than
one-half of the votes cast are for pro-
hibition it passes. If half or more
than half are against it, it fails and no
law of a similar character can be
voted upon for three years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

beard charged with the promoting Of
officers distinguished for gaIlantry
during the war, was retired Friday,
having reached the age of 50 years.
Secretary Long has, however, by
special order, directed that officer to
retain his place at the head of the
promotion board.
Owing to the legal limitations of the
number of rear admirals in the navy,
the number being fixed at six, the re-
tlrement of Sicard will not produce
the usual promotions down the line.
The promotions Of Dewey, Sampson
and Schley raised the number of rear
admirals to nine and no vacancies can
be filled until that number is reduced
to six, exclusive of Admiral Dewey.
Admiral Matthews will be retired on
Oct. "A, and Miller on Nov. %.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

dained July 16, 1848. In 1855 he came
to Milwaukee and was assigned to st.
Johns cathedral by Bishop Henni. For
two years he conducted missions at
Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Deerfeld,
Dayton, F'itchburg and Oregon in
Dane county, after which he was
transferred to Chiffon. After eight
years at Chiffon he had charge of the
church at Cascade and the surround
ing missions for three years, going
from there to Cedarburg, where he re-
manned six years. From Cedarburg
he went to Oconomowoc in 1875. The
fftieth anniversary Of his ordination
was celebrated last July.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
SANTIAGO HEROES HONORtD
Maj. Gems. Hawkins and Kent to Be
Made Brigadier Generals.

Washington, Sept. 30.-Major Cen
eral Hamilton S. Hawkins, U. S. V,
who commanded the division which
captured San Juan hill in the second
days fight at Santiago, has been ap-
pointed brigadier general in the reg
ular army to fill the vacancy caused by
the retirement Of Gen. William NJ.
Graham. Immediately after receiving
the commission, he will be placed on
the retired list on his own application
under the 30-years' service clause.
This will enable the president to
similarly advance Major General J. F.
Kent. U. S. v, Oath infantry, to the
grade of brigadier general in the reg
ular army. Gen. Kent commanded a
wing of Gen. Skaters army at Caney,
for which service he was promoted to
his present rank as general of volun-
teers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
EOHEM PASHA FIRED
TURKISH GOVERNOR OF CRETE
REMOVED.
BLAMED FOR RECENT RIOTS
Sultan's Officers Claim That Disarm-
ament Is Complete, but the British
Search Suspected Houses-Ultima-
tum Of Powers Sent to Turkey.

Gambia, Sept. 30.-Edhem Pasha,
Turkish governor, who was chiefly
blamed for the recent rioting here, has
been deprived of the governorship and
started for Smyrna Thursday. The
Turkish authorities have ceased sur
rendering arms and are pretending
that disarmament has been completed.
British officers propose to search sus-
pected houses. Djevado Pasha, local
Turkish military commander, has con-
scented to remove the Turkish troops
to the suburbs.
Powers Send Ultimatum.
Paris, Sept. 30.-It is reliably re-
ported that the ultimatum Of the
powers to Turkey regarding the island
Of Crete was presented to the sultan
Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Pana, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-Two hundred
0. train carrying Sc negroes, import
ed from Washington, Ind, for work in
the Pana mines. at the point of guns
the miners compelled the negroes tC
unload and marched them to Tower
Hill, whence at 10 o'clock at night
they were shipped back to Indiana
Sheriff Coburn, accompanied by LOG
deputies and a number of negroes all
heavily armed, left here at o'clock
for Tower Hill, seven miles away
Their purpose was to release the ne
groes, but they were TOO late. Five
hundred miners also left to reinforce
their comrades at Tower Hill. Bat
terry B, numbering SO men, arrived
Friday from Springfield. Two camps
of Sons of Veterans from Aurora and
Elgin have also arrived
How 1t Was Done.
Tower Hill, H., Oct. 1.-Three hun
dred striking miners from Pana Fri
day held up B. & o. train carrying
fifty-six Washington Qnd) negro
miners to Pana to take the place OF
the union men. The negroes were
taken from the cars and compelled to
walk back to Tower Hill where they
were locked up till 10 at night. AT
that hour the negroes were placed on
board an east-bound train and taken
back to Indiana at the expense of the
miners union. The hold-up of the
train was perfectly executed and was
bold stroke on the part of the union
men. The miners were all armed and
masked. The engine was uncoupled
from the coaches and run a short dis
lance ahead, the engine men being
kept under a guard. The miners then
entered the train and marched the
negroes out the back doors and down
the track to Tower Hill. News of the
capture of the blacks having reached
Sheriff COburn at Pana, he sent an
armed posse, including negroes from
the Springside camp toward this town
to Intercept the union miners on their
return. Sheriff COburn's force had not
arrived at a late hour. In case it
fails to appear the miners will remain
here over night and take a roundabout
way home. 1t is believed that a bat
tie will be precipitated if the Coburn
force shows up in this vicinity. The
sheriff of this county refused to in
terfere with the union men.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
LANCE RENOMINATED.
Fond du Lac Editor Wins the Fight
Over the Assemblyship.

Fond du Lac, Wis, Oct. IL. A.
LANCE was renominated by the dem
ocrats for the assembly, in the first dis
trict of Fond du Lac county Friday,
after the most bitter fight ever waged
in the county. This will be Mr..
Lange's fourth term. Peter Mangel
was the next strongest candidate, and
through six ballots LANCE received
% votes and Mangel p, few scatter
ing votes preventing LANCE from get
ting the nomination. Mr.. LANCE Is
considered an anti-machine candidate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
T. F. BAYARD is DEAD
NOTED STATESMAN PASSES
AWAY AT DEDHAM, MASS.
He HELD HIGH OFFICES
Deceased Served in the United States
Senate Three Terms, Was Secre-
tary of State During Cleveland's
First Term and Later Ambassador
to Great Britain.

Dedham, Mass, Sept. 29.-Thomas
T. Bayard died at 4:30 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at Earlstein, the
summer residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Samuel D. Warren, after an ILL
ness of six weeks. His death was
without pain. His wife, two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Warren and Florence Bay
ard, and his son, Thomas, Jr., saw
him draw his last breath. The re-
mains will be conveyed to Delaware.
The funeral will be held Saturday in
the old Swedish church of Whining
ton.
About the middle of August Mr..
Bayard came to be the guest of his
daughter He was sick, but it was
given out that bis illness was merely
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

due TO declining years. He steadily
grew weaker, however, and mad spells
of semi-consciousnesS and delirium. A
consultation of physicians was held
August 26. They agreed that Bayard
was suffering from aortic schlerosis
and general breaking down, incident
to age. He suffered no pain, to any
noticeable degree.
Thomas Francis Bayard was born
in Wilmington, Del, in 1928. He was
admitted to the bar in 1851 and APP
pointed United States district attor-
ney for Delaware in 1858. In 1868 he
was elected to succeed his father in
the United States senate and was
twice reelected. He soon took a lead
ing position on the democratic side
and was a member of the electoral
commission in 1876. Both in 1880 and
1884, he was a prominent candidate
for the democratic presidential nomi-
nation and received large number of
votes. He was secretary of state dur
ing CIeveland's first term and ambas-
sador to Great Britain during CIeve-
lands second term. Bayard was
twice married and leaves a widow and
seven children.
Regarding the work accomplished
by Mr.. Bayard while he was ambas-
sador to England Harper's Weekly
says:
Never neglecting his duty nor
overlooking his loyalty to his own
country, he did more than all the
other American ministers to Great
Britain combined to promote and to
strengthen the friendship between his
own country and England. He was
one of the most conspicuous figures
in London society, and he was not
only the welcome but the honored
guest at most public festivities Of
the British capital. His own high
character, his commanding abilities,
his varied accomplishments, and his
genial nature made hiT {, tavorite
with the people at whose court he was
the American representative, so that
without taking anything from the
credit due to Mr.. Hay we may recall
what is the larger credit due to Mr..
Bayard."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
NOTED PRIEST DEAD.
Demise of Father Mcmahon, Who Did
Missionary Work in Dane County.

Oconomowoc, Wis, Oct. Father
Hugh Mcmahon, pastor of st. Jerome S
Catholic church, died Friday, aged rs,
after prolonged illness. He was
born in county Tyrone, Ireland, Nov.
2, 1923, and has been pastor at ST.
Jerome's for the past twenty-three
years. Several years ago when his
labors became too onerous he was
given an assistant in the person of the
Rev. G. F. Mcbride. He was educated
in both Ireland and America, being or
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
SHOT BY A VETERAN,
Governor Smith of CALIFORNIA; Sol
diers' Home Severely Wounded.

Santa Monica, Cal, Sept. 29.-While
Governor Smith, of the Pacific branch
of the national soldiers home near
this place, was coming to headquarters
Wednesday, Albert G. Bradley, who
had been an inmate of the home for
five years, came up behind him and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
Uncle Sam to Then Release First
Wisconsin Regiment.
Madison, Oct. 2.

Madison, Oct. 2.
Word has been received that the
date for the mastering out of the
first regiment, Wisconsin volunteers,
has been extended until Oct. 10. The
soldiers will receive pay up to that
date, though the actual mastering
out may occur before that day. Capt.
Andrus is appointed chief mastering
officer for Wisconsin, and he will have
the assistance of Capt. Buck. Capt.
Quentmeyer has been notified to have
the books and accounts relative to
the local company made out; this en-
braces a large amount of work, in
Guiding the dates when men were
taken sick, and when they reported
back to the company, and all OF the
details. AS Company Clerk Lawson
is i'll, a new clerk will have to be ap-
pointed to make out the final accounts.
The pay-rolls for August have been
sent in and it is expected that the men
will receive their pay for that month
some time this week. The clothing
allowance, as well as pay, runs until
and including Oct. 19. Any soldier
who desires to do so can purchase from
the government all or any part of his
outfit during the campaign.
After the muster-out Co. G will be
reorganized into the national guard of
the state, and will elect officers and
proceed as in the organization of an
entire new company. Capt. Quent-
meyer says he will not be a candidate
for reelection.
Andrew Hippenmeyer, who has been
i'll at his home, 723 Dickinson street,
will soon be able to be out.
Sergeant Robert E. Lee, who has
been down with malaria and typhoid
fever, will probably be out this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
BANK CLEAItINGS INCREASE.

New York, Oct. 1.-The weekly
statement compiled by Bradstreets
shows that the total bank clearings of
principal cities of the United States
for the week were S1,240,S77.l51. an
increase Of Is per cent compared with
the correspondi- g week of last wear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
PROHIBS' CANADIAN VICTORY.
''Drys'' Now Look to Laurier and Lib
eral Party to Redeem Pledges.

Toronto, Oct. by popular vote
the dominion of Canada declared for
prohibition by majority ranging be-
tween 10000 and $4,000.
The 'drys" now look to Sir Wilfr-d
Laurier and the liberal party to re-
deem their pledges. The fate of IL
quor rests with the premier and later
with parliament. The vote in the va
rious provinces was as follows:
Tor DrobihiTioO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Professor c. F. Hastings of Yale an
nounced his discovery of method of
arranging the lenses of large tele-
scopes so as to make then more COM
pletely achromatic, and thus increase
their power.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
KITCHENER CABLES RHODES.

Capetown, Sept. 30.-Gen. Kitch-
ener has cabled to Cecil Rhodes that
he has established a post south Of
Fashoda and asked: when are you
coming up?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
London MOurnS.

London, Sept. 29.-The morning pa
pers publish long obituary notices,
memorial articles and editorials eulo-
CYSTIC of former American Arnbassa-
dor Bayard's career, especially prais-
ing his work in promoting Anglo
American entente, and recording the
profound regret felt at the news of
his death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
HOLD UP A TRAIN
STRIKING WHITE MINERS CAP
TURE INCOMING NEGROES.
BLACKS SENT BACK HOME

Situation at Pana, ILL.,, Becoming Most
Grave Serious Collision Between
Strikers and Imported Colored
Men and Authorities Feared
Troops Arrive to Preserve Peace.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06
SAVED BY THE RAIN
RESIDENTS OF FIRE DISTRICT
WELCOME THE DOWNPOUR.
OVER lOO.PERSONS MISSING

Clarke, Chippewa and Barron Coun-
ties Seem TO Have Suffered Most
Pecuniary Loss Cannot Be Esti-
mated at Present-Many Farmers
in DiStreSS-Fire in Colorado.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Copenhagen, Sept. 29.-Oueen
Louise Of Denmark died at. $50
o'clock this morning. For a number
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-06

Washington, Oct. Rear Admiral
Montgomery Sicard, president of the