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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
CORPSE FOUND IN A CAR.


Little Rock, Ark, Jan. 7.--The police ara
investigating one Of the most mysterious
murders that has come TO light here in re-
cent years. Wednesday night a well dress-
ed white man Of middle age was found in
an unconscious condition In an empty
freight car in the Iron Mountain Railroad
Company yard just north Of Little Rock
The man was taken to the hospital whera
he died Without regaining consciousness.
From papers in his possession 1t was learns
ed that his name was l.. A. ludlow.
1t Is now known by the detectives that
some time within the past few days he's
was a passenger on the Iron Mountatn
Railroad. A conductors marked ticket
was found In his hat, but where he came
from and where he was going Is nou
known. To-day 1t was found that Hud-
lows inside vest pocket was freshly torn
open. indicating that he was murdered
for his money Where and, by whom the
crime was committed is a problem that
the police are unable to solve.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
LABOR HPPE1Ls no CONGRESS.
An Eight-hour Day ana other Legis-
Intion Asked For.

Washington Jan. THE executive
committee of the American Federation of
Labor consisting Of President Samuel
Gompers, Secretary Frank Morrison and
Mr.. Andrew Furuseth, by direction of
the seventeenth annual convention Of the
American Federation Of Labor, held in
Nashville in December last, has issued an
address to the federal Congress.
After calling attention to the introduce
ton Of modern machinery and new busl-
ness methods and the competition Of con-
vict labor, by which wage-workers are
forced into idleness and want, the COM
mittee say they feel that they have a right
to bring their grievances 10 the attention
of the law making power, and expect
"such definite measures of relief as seems
most likely 10 improve our condition and
preserve our independence and freedom as
workers and citizens, and, we, therefore.
urge your earnest consideration of, and
your best efforts in enactlng into law The
following subjects:
a. An eight-hour day on all public
works. Such law TO provide that oil con-
tracls or sub-contracts for materials fur
nished or work done must contain pro-
viso that eight hours shall be the maxi
mum labor Of any one individual In any
one calendar day Further that II shall
be the duty Of officials vested with the
power Of signing such contract Of with
holding their signatures unless this pro-
viso Is inserted therein
s'2. In order to stop the indiscriminate
and dangerous use of the writ Of injunc-
ton we urge the adoption Of Senate bill 80.
"3. In order to in some degree lessen the
competition Of convict labor urge the
adoption Of law 20 prohibit the transpor- :
tation Of prison made goods from one state
TO another state or territory.
"A. We urge the adoption of reasona-
BILE law to restrict undesirable immigration,
such law to be based upon an educational
qualification"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
CABINET DISCUSSES CHINA.
Opinion Prevails That American In
terests Are Not Involved.

Washington Jan. 1.-THE cabinet meet
ing to-day was attended by all the mem
bers except Secretary Alger, who is still
confined by illness.
The most important matter considered
was the Chinese situation, which was dis
cussed at some length.
1t appeared to be the opinion of of the
Secretary of State and cabinet members
generally that the seriousness of the
question was overestimated. Germany.
il is thought, had no other purpose than
the acquisition of a naval station and did
not Indicate that she had any ulteror
designs upon Chinese ,territory other than
for the purpose stated. Great Britain
and other powers, 1t was thought would
be granted the same concessions Germany
had acquired, but beyond this the Euro
peans would not seek 10 60 The opinion
was also expressed that the interests of
the United States in China were not at
present in any sense involved, nor were
they likely 10 be.
The purpose of the relief expedition to
the Klondike was also touched upon. 1t
is understood some doubt has arisen as
to the need for additional supplies in the
new gold fields, and II is not likely that
final steps will be taken until the neces-
sity for the expedition has been fully dem
onstrated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
CASH TO BE LOANED TO CHINA.
CHINESE EMPEROR REFLECTS THE
OFFER OF RUSSIA.

Part of the Money Advanced by nrit-
ing on the japanese War Indcm-
nity-COrdiaI Cooperation of the
United States Looked for in the
Policy to be Adopted by England
and Japan.
London, Jan. IA special dispatch from
Shanghai says japanese fleet Of three
battleships, ten first-class cruisers and
numerous small vessels has received or
ders practically placing it at the disposal
of Sir Alexander Butler British command
er-in-ehief of the China station, the step
being taken in case Russia persists in ig-
noring the interests of JapaIk
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
News says that he understands that the
peculiar form of the lease of Kiao Chou
was the outcome of prolonged negotia-
tions between Germany and Russia. The
correspondent says: This happy conclu-
sion of Baron Won Buelows Germany $
foreign minister) negotiations is the
cause of universal congratulations here.
The cabinet will meet to-day presumably
to decide about the Chinese loan.
The STANDARD in an important editorial
apparently inspired, says;
For the present il must suffice to say
that China has made earnest overtures
for Great Britain's good offices and that
Lord Salisbury is giving the closest atten-
tion to the matter in its practical aspects.
The probabilities point to a settlement
which, though involving undue risk TO the
British exchequer, will secure for England
q good advantage, the value of which can
not be appraised i'm mere monetary terms.
The editorial proceeds TO state that the
loan will be partly devoted to paying the
japanese indemnity and Will thus make
the Emperor of China again master in his
own house, while enabling the Mkado SO
TO increase his army and fleet as to render
Japan a power which the strong eastern
state cannot afford to affront."
The editorial declares. 1T is the com
mon policy of England and Japan to bring
the commercial development of China into
harmony with its territorial integrity; ano
in pursuance of this policy the cordial CO.
operation of the United States may be pre-
sumed,"
with reference to difficulties in the way
of a British guarantee loan, the editora
says: Happily there is no absout,
dearth of expedients."
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Sing
apore says telegram re
ceived here from Hoi How
on Hainan Island, denies the report
ed annexation of Hainan, but says thu
French warships Descartes and Surprise
are there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
ROBBERS MAKE A BIG HAUL.
$4,000 worth of Mining stock Carr
ried OF.

Chicago. Jan. 7.-Burglars entered the
residence of w. W. Jacobs. at 12 Waver-
ly Place, last evening, and carried away
mining stock valued at about $4,000 be-
sides a collection OF rare coins, muscal
instruments rare books, jewelry, silver
ware and clothing. The burglary took
place while there were seven or eight per-
sons in the house, a party of three being
in the adjoining room. The mining stock
represents companies in the Mercur, Tan
tic and American Fork districts in Utah.
and the Gilpin county district in Colorado.
mostly gold stocks. An of the mining
stock is negotiable. Mr. Jacobs Is secre-
tary of the Utah state bureau of promo-
tion and publicity
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
sAvANNAHs CoLLECTORsHIP.
walter Johnson, Lyons and Deveaux
to Confer at Washington.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Walter Johnson
Is expected here tomorrow to participate
IN political pow-wow over the Savan-
nan collectorship, the Augusta Postofiice
ana a number of minor federal appoint
Hehts in Georgia. Lyons and DeveauX
are here awaiting the coming of Mr. john
syh and several other Georgia Republicans
are expected to meet Mr. johnson here.
r, EeV. j. H. Smith of Bainbrldge, and
satter White of Albany are the latest re-
StWls to the Georgia colony, who are look
Ing Tor aid and comfort from Mr. Johnson
Juason Lyons said to-day that he does
Hol look for any action in the Savannah
toHeetorship until the last of the present
month. when Collector Beckwith's term
cNpres. He says he does not know wheth-
sl senator Hanna has promised the ap-
continent to Deveaux, although he has
zen mat statement made in the newspa-
Ie's' The Georgia Republicans are deep
~ Interested in the fight Hanna is max
az is IN Ohio, for his downfall may mean
appointment for them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
DANGER OF RAILROAD MEN.
Petition for Automatic Coupler Law
Presented to Congress.

Washington, Jan. I-Congressman
t1,cks presented to the House Of Repre-
sentatives to-day a petition signed by 25,-
COO railroad employees of the United States
Draving for the enactment Of law which
viii properly equip every freight and pass
enger car engaged In interstate commerce
with a safe automatic coupler.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
WEYLER NOT FREE YET.
His ReceAt Conduct to Be Submitted
to a Fresh Inquiry.

Madrid, Jan. THE cabinet council de-
cided to-day to submit Gen. Weyler's
conduct with reference to the protest
against President McKinley's message
and to other matters to a fresh inquiry
under the general commanding the first
army corps, Lieut.. Gen. Daban.
There is possibility that a ministerial
crisis will thus be averted.
Senor Ekmilio Castelar,, in a much-dis-
cussed article on President McKinley's
message to congress, says; "All of Pres
ident McKinley's documents display I'M
exampled cynicism." He says that Amer
lean Intervention would be a crime anal
agous to that of the despots who despoiled
Poland, and adds that it would compel the
United States to create an enormous navy
and would ultimately ALLEVIATE the whole of
South America
Senor Silvena, the conservative leader,
in the course of speech at Bada Jose
this evening, predicted that Spain would
not be alone in resisting American inter-
vention, as it would be impossible for Eu-
rope to reman Indifferent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
FIGHT TO BE MADE ON FRANCE.
Determinations Against Meat Pro-
duets to Meet With Retaliation.

duets to Meet With Retaliation.
Washington, Jan. IA bill was intro
duced in the House to-day by Representa-
tive Belknap of Chicago, proposing retail
iatory steps against France, if the plans
of the French government for an increase
of duties on American meat products is
carried out. Mr.. Belknap's bill is under
stood to be expressive of the views of
Chicago and the West generally, as a re-
suit of the recent action of the French
Chamber of Deputies. 1t authorizes an
increase of duty on articles brought from
France in an amount equivalent to the ad-
ditional duties imposed on American meat
products The effect of this, if carried
out, will be to give the trade of Germany
and England an important advantage over
that of France. The friends of the reso-
luton introduced to-day say 1t relates not
only to the Western, but to the Southern
states. which, with their large production
of cotton seed oil, which is used in making
lard. will be fully alive to the need of
initiatory steps, which will check or coun-
teract the present movement of the French
government
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
CLOUs, SUCCESSOR COMING.
Col. Barr to Arrive in savannah
From Washington To-day.

Washington, Jan. 7.-Col Barr, judge
advocate of the Carter court martial. ac-
companed by his wife, arrived here to-day
on route for Savannah Col. Barr called
at the war department and conferred
Nth his official superiors relative to this
now celebrated case. He declines to dis
cuss the subject further than to say that
he has received copy of the charge and
viii proceed to familarize himself with
the case at once. He left tonight for sa-
Vannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
MARYLAND's MIDDLE.
Democrats Join Twelve Republicans
and Elect a Speaker.

Annapolis Md, Jan. THE Republican
members Of the Lower House of the
Maryland Legislature, after more than
two months of deals" and promises"
failed to agree upon a speaker for the
House Of Delegates and to-day twelve of
their number assisted by forty-one demo-
Gratis, elected Louis Schaefer Of Baltimore
city to the position of presiding officer
The thorough organization OF the mi
nority was thus illustrated. All phases or
the Democracy are represented, yet when
the time came there was not waver In
their ranks-every member did as he was
directed, and each cast his ballot for a
died-in-the wool Republican.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
THREE on one TRAP.
Murder of a Jewish PeddIar the
Crime of the ynle

New Orleans, La, Jan. 7.-Three muir
derers died on the scaffold at Ifahnville.
a small town in St. Charles parish to-day.
Louis Richards, alias Pierce, alias Creole,
by the latter name being notorious, was
one of the trio.
Together with George Washington and
Foxie Morris, other negroes, they were
sentenced to death for numbering and rob-
bing a Jewish peddler named Louis Zeig-
Ter. which occurred during last June. on
Ellington plantation, near Hahnville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
LYNoHERs XIII TWO At A CLIP.


Murder i'm Arkansas.
Pine Bluff, Ark. Jan. IA report reaches
here that the murderers of Bart Frederick
have been captured at Little Bay and have
been lynched this morning.
Frederick was murdered and robbed sew
eral days ago while riding on a hand car
on the Cotton Belt road near Kingsland.
The watch which was taken from his body
by the murderers was found at Rison.
where it had been left by a negro. on
this clue the officers worked and captured
two negroes. but they. according to re-
ports escaped. For two days past ru-
mors have been in circulation here that a
double lynch'ng had occurred near For
dyce, but no confirmation was received
Particulars OF the lynching Of the MUIR
derers at Little Bay are unobtainable at
this time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
GERMANY's SQUADRON.
semi-omciaI Claim That IL VIII Re-
main in China for some Time.

Berlin, Jan. 1T is seml-ofically ex-
planned that Prince Henry's squadron will
stil be necessary at Kiao Chou, as "the
Germans may have to reckon for some
time TO come with possible outbursts of
Chinese fanatics"
1t is also asserted that the cession of
Kiao Chou does not affect the monetary
compensation due from China for the
murder of the German missionaries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
DIES PROTESTING INNOCENCE.
Murderer of IA Woman on the Gibbet
i'm Massachusetts.

Greenfield, Mass, Jan. 7.-John O'Neiu
Jr., was hanged in the Franklin county
Jail yard to-day for the murder Of Mrs
Hattie McCord in Buckland on Jan & of
last year. ONeili protested his innocence
to the last.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
NECK BROKEN IN THE MOOSE.
Black Murderer Successfully swung
in Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. ELLIS Rose,
colored, was hanged at Jonesboro, Ark.
to-day. The drop fell at 1870. The exc
cution was successful, the neck being
broken, and the body showed no evidence
of life after the drop.
Rose was convicted of the murder of
Henry Sutton, an aged negro in, Critten-
den county, on June last. The crime was
the result Of an old grudge. which origi-
mated about year previously, when Rose
while drunk, raised disturbance at a
camp meeting. SQtton tried to quiet Rose
and knocked him down. year after
ward Rose and another negro named La
fayette Lucky murdered Sutton for ie-
venge. Lucky is now serving term of
twenty-one years for his participation in
the crime.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
STEAMER NOT LOST.
Report of FOundering on France
Probably Untrue.

Marseilles. Jan. 7.--No confirmation has
been received OF the reports of last night
that a large steamer has foundered with
all hands off Bauduck, about twenty-five
miles west Of this port. The report is
probably untrue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
CORPSE FOUND IN A BOX.
The Body Cut TO Pieces and Lying I'M
an Express Onice.

Des Molnes. Ia, Jan. 7.-Employes Of
the Adams Express Company opened an
III smelling box at Charlton to-day and
found the remains of human body cut
into bits. The box had been stored in
the warehouse of the express Office and
the officers becoming suspicious, pried off
the top. Detectives were at once put To
work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
CENTRAL AMERICA's TWO CANALS.
Men Interested in the Niearasuan to
Inspcct the Panama.

Columbia, Jan. 7-Thirteen contractors
and engineers. representing a syndicate of
American capitalists interested in the Nj
oaraguan canal. arrived here yesterday
IN transit. The Panama canal people are
offering them every facility to inspect the
works here, while the newspapers OF this
city are advocating the superiority Oh the
Panama scheme.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08

Salisbury. n. c., Jan. THE hearing
before Special Master Craig In the case Of
The North Carolina Railroad to the Sonth-
ern Railway, was to-day adjourned until
Wednesday next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08

Marion, Ind, Jan. THE charter Of Ma
rion Lodge Of Elkes was restored to-day.
IL was revoked because Bob Fitzsimmons
was taken into membership two or three
months ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
EARTHQUAKE AT MALONE.
buildings Tremble SO That the con-
tents Rattle

Malone, N. Y., Jan. 7--Quite a severe
earthquake shock was felt in Malone at
l:26 o'clock to-day. Buildings trembled so
that the contents trembled for moment.
No damage was done.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
AIcnhnIism Endr In snIcide.

Little Rock, Ark, Jan. III. A. Camp
hell. a prominent and wealthy Republican
Dolitician, committed suicide at Van Bu-
rem to-day by taking chloroform. Alco-
boIism is given as the cause.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
SUPREME COURT sToLrD.
Last Application of Durrants Coun-
sci Denied.

Washington, jan THE United States
Supreme Court at minutes past 10
o'clock to-day rendered it's final decision
in the case of William Henry Theodore
Durrant, refusing to interfere. The mat
ter was before the court on application
made by Attorney Louis F. Boardman for
leave to file a petition for writ of habeas
corpus in Durrant's behalf. This appI-
cation was only made by Mr.. Boardman
after he had exhausted all other resources
in the shape of individual members of the
court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08

Pel1in, Jan. 7.-Chlna has rejected the
proposals for Russian guaranteed loan.
Kiao Chou has been leased to Germany
for fifty years only, although Germany
had demanded a ninety-nine-year term.
To-day the Chinese minister and MEM
bers of the Tsung Ii Yamen (board of
foreign affairs paid New Years visits
TO the foreign legations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
ODD RUMORS All HAVANA.
Gen. Lee and Estrada Palma to Ac-
company Gen. BIancO to the Field


Havana, Jan. 1T has been rumored
since yesterday that Gen. Fitzhugh Lee,
the United States consul general, will ac.
company Capt. Gen. Blanco when the lat
ter takes the field. 1t is further reported
that Senor Estrada Palma, the delegate
to the United States of the Insurgents.
Will arrive here shortly and accompany the
captain general and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
to the field, and a conference with Gen.
Maximo Gomez will follow The reports
have caused a sensation in this city.
New York, Jan. THE rumor that Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee, the United States Consul
General, would accompanying Captain Cen
eral Blanco when the latter takes the field,
is looked upon by members of the Cuban
junta as highly improbable
The further rumor that Senor Estrada
Palma would accompany the captain gem
eral and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee to the field,
and that conference with Gen. Maxine
Gomez would follow is considered absurd.
Senor Palma is in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa, jan 7.-Estrada Pal
ma was one of the speakers at largely
attended Cuban-American meeting to-
night, called to protest against the scheme
OF autonomy. When he saw the Havana
dispatch that he was to accompany Gen.
Blanco and Consul General Lee on a mis-
sion 10 Gomez he read it aloud and for
some time it formed a topic of ridicule
and merriment in the meeting Senior
Palma himself asserted that it was too
absurd for consideration.
Washington, Jan. mo confirmation of
the preceding story is obtainable in Wash
! ington. However. ii excited considerable
interest, both in American and Spanish
! circles.
! At the state department it was stated
| that Gen. Lee had given no intimation
| of contemplating such move, and that
no arrangement looking to such an inten-
! zion had been suggested from Washing
| ton. Further than this, no official would
! discuss the matter.
AT the Spanish legation it was positively
| asserted that no advices on the subject
had been received from any quarter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
BLACK LOTHARIOs LYNCHED.
Became Too Intimate with wives of
Their kInsmen.

Meridian, Miss, Jan. Jim Watts and
Sam Cole, colored men of Nashoba coun-
ty, were lynched in Pea Ridge Kemper
county a few days ago.
Watts and Cole went to Pea Ridge 10
visit friends, and became too thick with
their kinsmens wives. The lynchers are
said to be negroes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
SALE or THE UNION PACIFIC.
The Final Payment to the Govern
ment Made by the Syndicate.

Washington, Jan. THE final payment
of Sg.590.4Sl from the Union Pacific reor-
ganization committee was covered into the
treasury to-day, making a grand total Of
SIS AIS. .223 paid for the governments inter-
est I'm the Union Pacific road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
HEALTH BETTER THAN RICHES.

wealthy Ranch Owner of san Anto-
nio Commits Suicide.
San Antonio. Tex. Jan. Frank Beitel,
an old resident and wealthy ranch owner
and lumber merchant, committed suicide
to-day by shooting himself through the
head while in bed. III health prompted
the deed. He was worth at least $500 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
TRANsvAAL TROUBLES.

submit Them TO Arbitration.
London, Jan. IA dispatch form Cape
town to the Daily Mail says that Secre-
tary Chamberlain has "entirely refused
to submit to arbitration the differences
between the Transvaal and British govern
ment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-08
Cuba's Tobacco Exports.

Havana, Jan. THE expectation o.
leaf tobacco free of duty began to-day