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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
WORK OF NAVAL CONTINGENT.
NAY HAVE SAVED THE ENGLISH
FROM SEVERE DEFEAT.

seriousness of Fight on Farquhar's
Farm and Gen. whites Narrow
Escape-Defensive Works Being
Thrown Up TO Protect Ladysmith.
women and Children Were Being
sent Out-Estimates of BOer Losses.
English Casualty List.
London. Nov 4.-There is very little
fresh intelligence to-day, but it is believed
that the Delagoa bay route, If not al
ready restored, speedily will be, thus CIV
ing quicker communication with the Cape.
The situation is still hopeful.
The accounts that continue to arrive re-
earding the fighting on Farquhar's farm
onlv confirm its serious nature and the
narrow escape of Gen. White.
II now appears as If it were only the
arrival of the naval contingent from the
Powerful which prevented a worse disas-
ter. 1t seems that when 1t was seen that
retirement was imperative, two Natal cav
alrymen volunteered to convey a dispatch
across the Boer lines to Mai. Adye, order
ing him to retire, but the risk was con-
sdered too great, and flag signaling was
employed instead
The distance was too great and the
ground too rough for cavalry to go to his
assis yance.
Defense of Ladysmith.
According to dispatches filed on Tuesday
defensive works were being constructed
on the hills around Ladysmith and it was
expected there that the naval guns would
be mounted the following day. The Beers
were treatening 10 attack the town in
force on Wednesday and Thursday and
the women, children and other non-com-
batants were being sent by train to the
south. Ladysmith is provlsioned for two
months,
Paris and Berlin continue to supply
statements of British reverses, the latest
being that Mafeking has fallen.
Delayed dispatches from the British
camp in Ladysmith, Natal add little in
formation regarding Mondays fight except
the estimates of the Beers losses which
are now said to be ninety-live killed and
2J wounded, mostly victims of the artil-
lefy shells. which have wrought such hav-
o2 that it is said Gen Joubert, the COM
mander-in-chief, has written a letter to
Gen. White, the British commander, pro-
testing against the use of lyddite.
Revised Casualty Report
The following is a detailed revised report
Of The total British casualties among the
rank and fi.e a Faquhar's farm:
Ar,ilery-'Four killed, 20 wounded, IS
missing
Cayary-Two killed, wounded, none
missing
First Kings Rifes-One killed, 30 wound
ed, p missing.
Secord Kings Rides-Eight killed, 20
wounded, l6 missing.
Leicester Regiment-Two killed, IS
wounded, missing.
Dublin Fuslneers-None killed, wound
ed, is missing.
Manchester Regiment-None killed, 6
wounded one missing
Irish Fusilleers-Ten ki1ed Al wounded
missing unknown.
Gloucester Regiment-Thirty killed, So
wounded $50 missing.
Angit GERS and naval and colonial forces,
hone xiii d: Z wounded, none missing.
Revised iotal, 81 killed, 227 wounded, 473
missing tte last mentioned not including
tha Irish Fusilleers
A significant TACT indicating the hasty
character Of Gen. Whites retreat 10 La
oysmth is the number OF men captured
apart from he members Of the Gloucester
aAd Irish Fusilleers taken prisoners.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
BATsON BEAT INSURGENTS.
lie Drove Them Out, But One AmerI-
can Omcer Was Killed.

Manila, Nov. S.-The insurgents att
tempted to ambush Capt. Batson's scouts
between Santiago and Saragassa, but
Capt Batson charged them and drove
them out from their position, killing aud
wounding several of them One American
officer was killed and a private wounded.
Gen. Youngs troops are beginning To
live on the country, trying buffalo meas
and rice partly in lieu of army rations.
The captures at the Lalouere Arsenal
include thirteen small brass Howtzers
and 800 1-pound projectiles.
Maj. Bells regiment yesterday advanced
from Gagua on Florida Blanca which was
found to be deserted Bishops battalion
is stationed there. Maj Bell also mads
another descent upon Porac. pursuing tho
Fnipinos thence into the mountains and
capturing their horses and baggage. The
American loss was one killed and two
wounded. Maj. Bell reports that he en-
tlrely destroyed the Insurgent cavalry that
was operating IN that section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
QUITE A TAX ON TOWNSHIPS.
Some South Carolina Communities
in a Peculiar Qunndary.

Columbia, S. c.. Nov. s.-The township
bond fight is looming up again. At the
sitting of the Federal Circuit Court in
Greenville, S. c., consent verdicts were
rendered against townships in Edgefeld
and Greenwood counties for large sub
scriptions made to the Atlantic, Greenville
and Western Railroad, which was after
wards known as the Carolina, Knoxville
and Western.
The State Supreme Court decided that
the township subscriptions in bonds to
this road were null and void, and the mat
ter went up finally to the United States
Supreme Court, which decided in favor
of the bondholders. Townships in Green
Vile, Laurens, Greenwood and Edgeheld
counties are interested in the outcome of
this litigation. There are others in the
state that have equal interests in refer
ence to bonds voted to other roads.
1t Is announced that Judge William H
BTawley viii very shortly sign an order
for mandamus to issue against The county
auditors and treasurers of these several
counties, requiring them to make a suf-
fcient levy to pay the accrued interest on
the bonds issued by the townships An
appeal will be made from the order for
mandamus and the case viii again appear
in the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals at
Richmond, with the chances favoring a
dismissal of the appeal which will bring
back the mandamus to treasurers aud au-
ditors. 1t remains 10 be seen whether the
attorneys for the townships can avert the
disaster to their clients The back interest
will be several thousand dollars to each
township involved, in addition to the ul-
innate payment of the bonds.
An act Of the Legislature prohibits this
levy, and unless this is repealed the audi
tors and treasurers viii probably refuse 10
make the assessment and levy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
ITALIAN BARK WAS SUNK.
She Was on Her Way TO Savannah.
and the Crew Was Saved.


Nwport News. Va, Nov. 3.-The British
steamer Pondon, Capt. Browis, from PEN
sacola to Antwerp arrived here this morn
ing, having on board eleven of the crew
of the Italian bark Colombo, including
Capt. Salvatore di Scambo and Mate An
gelo Antonio Capadanna, picked up 300
miles south Of Hatteras in latitude 32.6
north, longitude n west
The Colombo went down soon after the
crew were taken off. She was seventy-sev-
en- days out from Catania for Savannah.
when she encountered the hurricane, on
Oct. 81, and was then only eighty miles
from her destination
For days prior to the rescue, on Nov.
l. according to the Captain, the men had
nothing cooked to eat. The snip encoun-
tered the heaviest part of the gale and
lost her masts overheard Her ballast
shifted, the sand choked the pumps, the
huh was badly damaged and when the
Pondon sighted her she was in a sinking
condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
sCHLEY GIVEN AN OVATION.
Admiral Given a Warm Reception at
Lynchburg, Va.


Lynchburg, Va.
Lynchburg, Va, Nov. "a big crowd of
people assembled at the union station and
waited for the train bearing Admiral
Schley. which came half hour late.
A reception committee of prominent citi-
zens including Mayor Smith and Sena-
tor Daniel welcomed the Admiral, and the
City Council was present in body
Senator Daniel introduced the Admiral
to the large gathering, and the distin-
guished sailor was enthusiastically cheer
ed He made a speech of a few words,
in which ne said he was bound to Lynch
burg "by a very sweet tie" alludlng 70
the fact that his daughter-in-law. the wife
of Lieut.. T. F. schley was Miss Lang
horne of this city
The Admiral was presented with a
handsome bouquet by the Reception Com
mittee. He was kept busy shaking hands
during the few minutes the train stopped
here.
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IS NOT HOFELEssLY BLIND.
But Mrs. stonewnII Jackson Is Not
in Best Circumstances.

Charlotte. N G., Nov. "a rumor hav-
ing gone abroad over the country that
Mrs. Stonewan Jackson, widow of The dis
tlnguishtd Confederate general is abso-
Iutely penni.ess in want and hopelessly i'll
and blind, MIS-. Jackson said to-day % a
representative of the Associated Press
that these statements are very much exag-
gerated.
II is true that she s not in afluent cir
cumstances, but she has a competency
and has always been above want. Her
health is somewhat improved and she is
no blind, though stll suffering from a
painful disease, facial neuralgia.
Appeals having been made all over the
South for her relief Mrs. Jackson Is anx-
ious that the true sta te Of the case should
be known, as she is unwilling 10 accept
any dcnatcns ex lept those offered as tes-
timonials Of 1--we and admiration for her
husband.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
CATHERINE WHITING LOST.
crew Drifted Ashore on the Pilot
House of the Steamer.

Wilmington. n, c., Nov. 8.-The steam
er Catherine Whiting, $50 tons. Capt. F.
Z. Miller. from satilla river, Georgia, TO
New York, laden with a cargo of S5O, 900
feet Of lumber belonging to the Hilton
Dodge Lumber Company, went ashore
Monday afternoon at o'clock twenty
miles south of Frying Pan Shoals.
She is a total loss, having been dashed
to pieces, and was valued at $4,000 The
captain and crew of eighteen men drifted
ashore on the pilot house of the Whiting.
and were all saved. The coasting steam
er Seabright picked them up near Little
River, South Carolina, and brought them
safely to this port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
AN OFT MERCHANT MURDERED.
was Found In Macon With His Skull
Crushed 10 a Jolly.

Macon, Ga, Nov. IA. A. Powell. a well
known oil merchant of this city, was found
early this morning unconscious, with his
skull crushed into Jelly. lie died short
ly after he was found, without having
gained consciousness.
Mr.. Powell lived by himself, in a room
over his store, and had been murdered
apparently while he slept.
The cause OF the killing Is shrouded in
mystery The victim was a quiet, inof-
fensive man, with no known enemy. The
fact that a considerable amount OF money
was found in his pocket tends 10 discredit
the theory OF robbery. The police up 10
this time appear to be completely baffled.
Mr.. Powell came 10 Georgia several years
sro from North Carolina. He has a sis
ter and several brothers, who live in Texas
and a niece at Fovllla, Ga. He was at
one time in business at Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04

Kingston Il. J., Nov 3.-Sedgwick Post,
G. A. r., has received a check from Rob
ert f. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans
OF Richmond Va, TO assist the pose In re-
ducing the debt on It's encampment hall
The check was sent in recognition Of the
services performed by the post, which act
ed as escort when the body of Miss Winnie
Davis, the Daughter Of the Confeder-
acy," left this state for the South one
YEAR ago
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
RESTRICTIONS REMOVED.

Mobile Has Decided to Lift Quaran-
tine Regulations.
Mobile, Ala, Nov. Sat a special meet
ing of the Board of Health to-day State
Health Officer Sanders conferred with
Surgeon Mcintosh Of the marine hospital
service and it was decided that all quar-
antine restrictions should be removed af-
ter noon tomorrow Household goods
which have been used are the only ex-
ceptions to the complete lifting of the en-
bargo
Slate Health Officer Sanders will tele-
graph the Governor recommending the lift
ing of the quarantine by the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 3.-State Health
Agent Hyer has been informed thai the
quarantine has been raised against New
Orleans. The land quarantine against
Miami will not be further enforced. Ac-
tive maritime quarantine season closed at
midnight on the 31st against every point
except Key West.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
sehIcy's Departure for South.

washington, Nov. 3.-Admiral schley.
accompanied by Mrs. Schley, Miss Letter.
man and Gen. Felix Angus, of Baltimore.
left at l1:15 o'clock This morning over the
Southern Railroad for the South. The
party occupied private car 10l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
ncw. samuel noyIsIn Dead.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov 3-Rev. Samuel
Boykln. D. D., prominent as editorial Sec
retary OF the Southern Baptist Conven-
ton, died a his home In this city to-day OF
heart failure. The remains were shipped
to Macon, Ca, tonight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
FOR MEN BEHIND THE GUNS.
way schIey Took the Ovation Given
Him at Greensboro.

Raleigh. N. c., Nov "a special to the
News and Observer from Greensboro, N
c., says that Admiral Schley was met
there by big crowd with bands when the
train pulled in at 8 o clock p. m In res
ponse 10 repeated calls, Admiral Sehley
said that while he was grateful for the
honor accorded him, he took it as meant
FOR the men behind the guns
Continuing, he said that IL we ever have
war with another nation, they viii have t0
have better men and b tier guns than We
or likewise go down before us. and added :
81 do not think you viii find better men
than ours in the world"
He wes wildly cheered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
War oflce Has Not Heard.

london. Nov. 3-The war Office this af-
fslNoan, replying 10 inquiries, said no in
~ ~ "allo had been received there of fresh
o, o' movements at Colenzo or elsewhere.
any, u was added the officials were not
intact or not.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
rkcntnckz,r omcIal TrIal.

Newport News, Va, Nov. 3.-The Off
cial trial trip Of the first-class baNleship
Kentucky viii take place off the Massa-
chusetts coast on Nov o. This date has
been decided upon by. the builders and the
navy department will be so notified.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
Birmingham win Raise 1t.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 3.-State Health
Officer Sanders was this morning wired
by local authorities that the quarant ne
could be safely removed for Alabama, and
an order of removal was issued.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
WANTED TO SEE THE LADIES.
Admiral schIey Expressed wish
That 1t Were Daylight.

Ihut tt " eFe DH3IlHhf.
Charlotte, ". c., Nov. S-The train bear
Admiral schley arrived at Charlotte al
1875 O'Clock. A crowd Of several hundred
people greeted him. AS the train stopped
and he appeared on the platform. some
one cried out out:
"Hurrah for the hero of Sanuagor'
whereupou the crowd cheered Justify aud
the Admiral made graceful bow in ac-
Acknowledgement.
There were many ladies' In the gathering.
noticing which ne Admiral remarked: Il
wish il were daylight"
There was almost a stampede OF the
people to shake hands with him before the
train pulled out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
DIR. PORTER DENIES A REPORT.
No Cases of Yellow Fever Except al
Miami and Key West.

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 3.-Dr. Porter,
state health officer of Florida, gave out
the following signed statement this after
noon:
"Ary report of case or of cases of vel
low fever, or of suspicious sickness at ST.
Augustine or in any point in Florida other
than Key West and Miami, are absolute
ly untrue and without the least founda-
ton In fact.
(Signed) Joseph Y. Porter,
state Health Officer of Florida"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
PETITION WAS REFUSED.
Judge speer cOmpIimented Associn-
tion on It's Management

Macon. Nov. s.-The petition OF Char
plot of Savannah, for receiver for the Me-
chanics' Building and Loan Association of
Macon, was heard before Judge Speer at
Mt Airy to-day. The Judge refused TO
grhnt the petition, and complimented the
management on the manner in which they
had managed the affairs Of the company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
MORE SOLDIERS ORDERED OFT.
military Men Told to Mobilize Thir-
tN-nVe RnftaIiona.

London, Nov. S.-An army order, issued
uDs evening, instructs the proper authori-
r ryS to mobilize thirty-five battalions Of
T''la AT their respective headquarters on
'"'.ous dates after Nov. 20.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
NO TROUBLE an MAFEKING.

ny oNeA was Asleep When
Called on TO Surrender.
Cape Town, Nov. Delayed in transmits
sioW-rhe Cape Times says it has relia-
bic information that there have been no
casualties among the British at Mafeking
since Oct. 13 After the heavy lombard
ment Cen Cronje asked the town to sur
render Col. Baden-Powell was asleep
"Aen the messenger arrived, but on be-
ing awakened, received him HOSPITALITY.
and politely replied:
VIII let you know when we have had
enough"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
I1imherIcr l. stIlI snfc.

l,,.' '9nse River, Cape Colony Nov. CDe-
sst go IN mission).-Klmberley is still
~0'7 ana the wounded are doing well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
HAD A FAVORABLE DAY.
wee President Hobart Did Not Suffer

PATERSON, N. j., NOV. 3, D. m.-The
VICE President has had a favorable day,
rl rl's pulse is strong, and he is suffering ia
M NJ a. m. the residence of Vice President
yr(1eatt Is sun dark, and no new Develop
"ents have been reported up 10 this hour
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
WILL co TO RHODE ISLAND.
Hodgson VIII BE In Charge of Make
ing smokeIcss Powder.

Athens, Ga, Nov. s.--Lieut. Albion c.
Hodgson, navigator of the Brooklyn in
the battle Of Santiago, has been ordered to
report for duty al Newport, r. l., where
he viii be put IN superintendence of,the
manufacture of smokeless powder at the
torpedo station.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04

TO GET RID OF NEGRO VOTER.
HnrdwicIS's Bill Practically Assured
of PnNslnE the HOune.

of Passing the House.
Atlanta, Nov. 3.-The Committee on Con-
stitutional Amendment of the Georgia
House Of Representatives to-day recon-
mended the passage of Representative
Hardwick's BILL dlsfranchising the negro.
The bill imposes an educational qualIn-
cation on the negro voter and Mr.. Hard
wick stated plainly that It's object was to
rid the state Of the illterate and purchase
able negro vote.
II is believed the passage OF the bin by
the House Is assured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
WAS GREETED AT DANVILLE.

SchIey Rt That Place.
Danvile, Va, Nov. 3.-Rear Admiral
Schley was greeted by a crowd of several
hundred persons here this afternoon as he
passed through going TO Atlanta He was
joined here by the Atlanta committee, of
which Mayor Woodward, Mr., w. A.
Hemphill and others were members. The
Admiral was introduced by Mayor Wood
ing of Danvi,le, and spoke briefly from
The rear platform, acknowledging the
greeting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04

inhabitants of Ladysmith Continue
to LeRNe fhs. TnNvn

to Leave the Town.
London, Nov. 4.-The Daily Mail pub
"snes the following dispatch from Lady
smith dated Wednesday morning:
Matters to-day are quiet The Beers
are apparently mounting more heavy guns
10 ,he north and northeast, which are
nAeiy 70 give us trouble. A Boer contin-
s-Nl Loo strong, and clearly visible from
MI, Tie camp. is coming away 10 the south.
- fhhabitants Of Ladysmith continue
leave town. "
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-04
CIGAR SYNDICATE HAS FAILED.
There May he No More Efforts to Eff
feet "A Combination.

feet IA Combination.
jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 3.--Information
received to-day at Tampa, says a Times
Union and Citizen dispatch. is 20 the eff
feet that the United States and Havana
cigar syndicate has gone to pieces. NOV. 1
was the dale set for the closing Of nego-
tations, but the news comes that the ne
gotiations are off and that there will be
no further efforts to effect a combina-
tfOn
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shnrl.er Getr I'm worI..


Round Three-They came together, and
Tom sent left swing. which went round
the back OF Jeffries head. They came TO
a clinch and Sharkey was again cautioned
for holding Sharkey again rushed, but
Jim met him with a right Jolt on the
body Toms next attempt was more sue
cessfull as he landed left on the ear. JEFF
fries drove him back with a left and right
to the body. After a little sparrlng JEFF
fries stepped in with a right jolt under
Toms heart Jenries then led left, which
fell short and Sharkey rushed In with
right to the head but he was driven back
with q hard right on the body. Twice
more was sharkey repulsed with similar
blows and the rounded ended with both
men interlocked, their arms ready for
right hooks.
Round Four-Jeffries came out In n
crouching attitude with Sharkey standing
erect Tom tried left and right for the
head. but each blow was blocked. They
cllnched as they broke, exchanging right
iolts on the body. Sharkey rushed, send
ing left for the chest, but Jim blocked him
neatly. Jeffries stepped in with two
rights on the body, and cautioned for
using the same blow while holding mo
ment later. Sharkey kept up his rushing,
but was met every time with Jeffrles right
to the ribs. The referee separated them
from a hard clnch, neither man wanting
10 let 90 Jeffries swung his left lightly
and a moment later got his right to the
chest, Sharkey countering lightly on the
head Jefiries tabbed his left straight to
Toms left eye. Both men were fairly
fresh. when they returned to their corners
Round Five-Sharkey was the quicker
on his feet and sent his left to the face,
following with two rights TO the head at
close quarters. Jeffries clinched. and as
they broke sent his right hard to the
wind sharkey rushed again, but Jim met
him with another hard right on the short
ribs Jeffries landed again in the same
place with powerful right, and Sharkey
clinched, and they wrestled for a moment
in the Ger of the ring. Afeer they broke
away Sharkey rushed IN with a terrific
left on the body. but missed on his next
try and got a left in the face. Both men
exchanged very hard lefts in the face ana
cross-countered each other hard over the
heart Sharkey began rushing Ike O de-
mon and shot his left to the face jeff
ries sent back his right TO the body and
the bell found them In close quarters.
shnrIeey Was the Quicker.
Round six-sharkey was the quicker
coming like a fash with a hard left on
the chest They came to a clinch and
when they broke Sharkey stuck his tongue
out at Jeffries. After another clinch
sharkey hooked his left hard TO the neck
and drove his right with fearful force 10
the kidneys forcing Jeffries 70 another
clinch. In the clinch both men held with
their left and delivered two hard right
body blows Sharkey let his left go for all
Il was worth on Jeffries chest and the big
fellows frame was Jared from the blow
Jeffries sslot his left 20 the wind and rush
ed 10 the clinch. sharkey bringing his
right with a hard Jolt over the heart Both
fought fercely without a let-up Sharkey
having the better Of the fighting. Jeffries
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