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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
THE MOON BEGAN TO BURN.
Almost Created "a Panic in the Ro-
meo and Juliet Audience.

Chicago, June 10.-Contingencies for
which William Shakespeare made no al
lowances arose during the Maude Adams
performance Of Romeo and Juliet at Pow
ers' theater to-day
The moon, which is supposed to shed
its soft radiance over the garden, while
Romeo makes love to Juliet on the bali
cony above, became aggressive and
caught fire. II made much smoke, which
foated out over the audience and created
some uneasiness. Finally a nervous wo-
man In the balcony started for the door
and In q moment the aises were full OF
women following her example, the MAJOR
ity OF them leaving hats and wraps be-
hind.
The orchestra struck up 'gThe Star
Spaugled Banner" Romeo dropped the
acting business, and, coming down 10 the
footllghts, shouted:
Ladies, sit down. Ladies, sit dovnr
But the ladies' would moi Sit down until
Manager Powers of the theater climbed
on the stago and assured the audience
that bit of insulation on the moon wire
had become ignited, but a good portion
of the moon had been saved, the fire was
out and there was no danger.
IL was a trying ordeal for Miss Adams
and for Mr.. Faversham, who piayed Ro-
meo, and but for their cOolness and That
OF Mr.. Powers a disastrous fire panic
might have resulted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
STREET CAR SYSTEM TIED UP.
CLEVELAND's BIG CONSOLIDATED
HAS SUSPENDED.

Its 900 Employees Are Out on a Strike.
Fhey Demanded a Recognition
OF Their Union, Which Was Re-
fused-MRnagers Are Importing
Labor and There May BE Trouble.
The Strikers Are Watching out for
New Delegations.
Cleveland, O.. June 1O.-What promises
to be a long and bitter contest between
the Cleveland Electric Railway Company
tBlg ConsolidateD and its 300 employees.
was inaugurated at 4 o'clock this morn
ing by a strike, which tied up all of the
fourteen lines operated by the company.
THESE lines reach all sections of the
CITY, and they form the only means of
transportation for more than 100000 peo-
pie, living in a territory five miles long
and three miles wide al the south end
The west side is affected but little, only
one line passing through that section,
while on the east side four lines of the
Little Consolidated are available for use
by most of the patrons of the tied-up lines
in that section
Thus far the Little Consolidated men
have refused to strike, and they are not
likely to so out.
The strike is mainly for the recognition
of'the union, and the men have been pre-
PSrlng Tor 1t for several weeks. President
Henry A. Everett says he is willing to
concede all the other demands of the men
and viii adjust all other grievances when
presented by his employees. but he de-
clares that he will never recognize the
union' whose demands he characterizes
as tyrannical
1t II h,,, is wen understood that the company
mas employed men i'm other cities 10 take
the PAGES OF the strikers, but it is q fiji
cut 10 ascertain whether many of these
men men are now in the city. Only about a
TalI-uozeh ~ cars We're operated to-day
Lnose were on the Euclid avenue line. ana
tney were under the guard of deputy sher-
ms ana were operated by imported men.
"A rev man cars We're run by the strik-
mail. ON'i ~ '"e
There have been several riotous demon
suations to-day, but none of a really seri-
GUS nature. Inere is not likely to be any
serious trouble untN Monday because
cars until then.
The company tonight issued notice
70 al strikers to the effect that If thew
Monday morning they will be considered
as having been discharged and new men
Will be selected TO take their places.
Inc strikers have scouts out tonight
Watching for delegations of non-union
men from other cities. They captured a
party of men who came from Pittsburg
and escorted them to the headquarters
of the strikers, where efforts were made
TO induce them not TO go to work
Delegations are coming from various
cities, and if the companys agents can
get control of these rev men they will
be quartered In the Lake View barns.
to provide them with board and sleeping
accommodations.
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OUR LARGEST TORPEDO BOAT.
The stringhnm Launched and Chris
tened at wilmington.

Wilmington, Del, June i0.-The torpedo
boat Strngham, which the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company is building for the
government was launched this afternoon
at 1;2s O'clock
Miss Edmina Stringham Creighton,
granddaughter OF the late Admiral
Stringham. and daughter of the late Rear
Admiral Creighton, gave the vessel ita
name.
There were guests from New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
who were entertained at noon with
luncheon in the Mold loft. The Washing
ton party comprised Charles II. Allen. AS
sistant Secretary Of the Navy: Mai Cen
Nelson Miles and wife, Rear Admiral
Hichborn and wife, Judge Advocate Gem
eral Lemly, Capt. Dawson Naval Con-
structor Spear and wife, Naval Construct
or Taylor Rear Admiral ana Mrs Endi-
colt. Civil Engineer A. B. Cunning ham,
Lieutenant Commander j. NJ. Roper ana
wife and the French naval attache.
The Stringham Is the largest torpedo
boat In the United States Navy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
ANXIOUS TO GET AT sHARKEY.
Champion Jeffries Wants to Show
the Sailor IA Thing or Two.

the sailor Thing or Two.
Philadelphia, June 10.-James ]. Jeff
ries, the new champion fighter appeared
at the Academy Of Music here tonight
before a packed house, a notable feat
ure being the large number of women
present. Jeffries boxed three rounds with
his sparring partner
William A. Brady, Jeffries' manager
read from the stage challenge to fight
som Sharkey about Sept l, for the larg-
est purse offered by any club and $40. 900
side bet. He stipulated that the entire
purse go to the winner and that no side
agreements or secret arrangements be
considered, and that the Sailor must agree
to George Siler as referee. The contest.
he also asserted, must take place in a
1S-foot ring
Mr.. Brady was very caustic and called
Sharkey a "biow-hard," accusing him or
having robbed Fitzsimmous Of the decision
IN Their night two years ago Jeffries had
Iitte TO say regarding his victory over
Fitzsimmons.
81 feel a bit sore about the shoulders "
he said, but beyond that l am all righf'r
The champion said that Mrs. FtZsin
mons refused to recognize him after the
hsht.
When asked who he was likely to meet
next he said.
Il am NOT particular who / meet
would like to get that talkatiVe tar shark
ey l viii hight HIM for Charity. iust n
show the people that he does not know how
10 fight"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
LAwTON's swEErING ADVANCE.
rebels Fire Killed Two Omcers ana
Wounded Several Men.

MANIA, June l0.-At daybreak to-day a
@ Lorce OF $500 men under Gems. I.awton.
wheaton and Ovenshine advanced from
san Pedro Macati, sweeping the country
between the bay of Manila and Bay Lake
south of Manila.
by noon the country had been cleared al
most to Paranaaue.
Inc Americans lost two officers killed
ana twenty-one soldiers wounded.
Inc rebels resisted desperately at the
stronger of their positions. and leCt fftv
dead IN the trenches. Many more wounded
were left behind by the rebels in their re-
tfeat. The heat during the day was over
poWering, and there were many prostra-
tlons of American soldiers from that cause
Gen. Lawton's forces consisted of bat
talions each of the Twenty-first and Ninth
infantry, six companies of the Colorado
volunteers, and detachment of artillery.
Inc Nevada cavalry was under Gen. .Whea-
ION, and the Thirteenth and Fourteenth
Infantry. the Fourth Cavalry and de-
tachment of light artillery were under
Gen. Overshine.
Beginning of The Fight.
1t was scarcely dawn when the troops. in
Tong, silent procession wound up the
hillside behind the American trenches and
formed slSirmish line. Concealed in the
jungle, the advance rebel outposts fired
few shots before being seen.
The opposing forces occupied two ranges
of crescent shaped hills.
The artillery, the Colorado Infantry and
the Nevada Cavalry swung around the hill
t9p on the lett and opened the battle at $50
O'Clock.
The rebels made no response from the
mis-, ana the Colorado men cautiously
advanced through the thick grass, until
they were confronted by a trench from
which a few weak volIeys were fired. 4
SPIRITED response followed and a charge
serted.
In the meantime, part of the Thirteenth
and Fourteenth Regiments formed in
Sklrmlsh line, extending a mile to the
right and supported by the rest of the
regiments, swept down the valley and up
the hillside toward another trench
Fourteenth Under Heavy Fire.
Approaching through the morass ser-
ousIy hampered the Fourteenth. and the
rebels, taking advantage of this, poured
a sahnng fire upon them for thirty min
utes. The Fourteenth was twice com
Pelied to Withdraw for the purpose of
nnding a safe crossing in the swamp
Finally the trench was eniladed on both
hanks. The rebels fed to the woods and
sustained severe loss
Gen. Lawton then pushed his entire
command south, through the center of the |
until a few miles south Of Pa
rdnaque when he swung around and halt
ed on account of the heat
During the march Americans were pros
uated on all sides owing to lack of water
ara expos uFe 70 the siin Il is estimated
hausted.
The double turreted monitor Monadnoclr
and three other vessels shelled Paranaoue
this morning and the rebels nrornntIv
evacuated the place
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
SPANIARDS' PARTING SCRAP.
SET UPON TWO CUBANs ON THEIR
WAY To THEIR SHIP.


Leader of the Spanish Mob Was Ar
rested-IirOwn Canvas Tents Prove
Onht for Use-Dr. Brunner Dis
agrees With Army Surgeons-span-
tsh GuerilIas Arrested-Cnb Strike
Still on in Havana-Cuban Soldiers
Glad TO Get Money.
Havana, June 1O.-An immense Spanish
hag' with picture of Gen. Weyler past
ed on 1t, was borne to-day at the head of
a party of fifty Spaniards, who were on
their way to embark for Spain. As the
! party proceeded its members cried.
viva Espana."
Two Cubaus, Carlos Cruzado and
Miguel Atieza, We're met by the Span
lards' who endeavored to compel them 10
hurrah for Spain. This the Cubans re-
tused to do, replying with shouts of "Viva
Cubaw
The leader of the mob, Vicente Morente
attacked Atieza, and was assited by his
companions.
Atieza was roughly handled, and re-
celved number of severe bruises. The
police iulerferred and arrested Morente,
but sent the remainder of the party on
board ship.
The cab strike is stilf on. Private stables
are reaping harvest. they charging for
conyeyances at the rate of 81 in gold per
hour, and all their vehicles are engaged.
Tents Unfit for Use.
The soldiers at Camp Columbia are still
living in tents, the barracks for their ae-
comnodation not having been finished
The daily heavy rains are causing great
annoyance. All the tents are of new brown
hospital canvas, which was thought to
be the best obtainable for the climate. but
mas proved utterly unfit. The chemicals
used IN the dye eat the nbre and make the
tents leak after a week of exposure The
dahy rains soak quickly through and
drench the men, who are disgusted All Tho
tents have wooden doors and cots; bur m
less the barracks are soon completed. sick
ness viii probably develop, although under
the present conditions. the health of the
soldiers is renarkable.
Inc army health report for the citv of
havana is very gratifying to Gen Ind
are sick F N'
The ordinary health of the city remains
good one supposed case of yellow fever
IS reported on board the steamer Arlan-
mohr, from Carthagena. Some of the army
yellow fever. but Dr. w. +. BrunneT. cher
quarantine officer, declares that he Is moi
Inc ship has been quarantned and the
man removed to the hospital.
Spanish GueriIIas Caught.
Jose Maria Gomez, governor of Santa
Clara telegraDhs 10 Senor Domineo Men
dez Capote, secretary of government in
cen. Bfookes advisory cabinet, that the
rural guard at Yaguajay have captured
three Spanish guerillas-Sanila SANCHEZ
Leon Perea and Juan Prado-who have
tefrorized the inhabitants of that vicinity
0t H iatess threatening lone travellers and taxi |
ing OF horses. oxen and money. Thev
recently TOOK horse from Cuban. Civ |
ing hlm an order on the Mayor of va |
guaJay for payment, they saying that ths |
war OF Independence has begun.
Advices from Saguay say that Cant |
Ranerty Is paying the soldiers amid great
enthusiasm Many of the troops are anx-
tous to receive the money as they are suf- |
ferlng for lack Of implements TO begin the |
cultivation OF the land and earn SUFFICIENT :
money to purchase necessitias -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
TITz GOT THE LIONS SHARE.
Coney Island Club Took in ss5,27O at
the Zig Fight.

the Zig Fight.
New York, June 10.-The division of the
spoils of the Jeffries- -Fitzsimmons fight
was as follows:
Half Of the receipts went to the Coney
Island Sporting Club, and half to the con-
testants. The amount taken in at the
door was $s5,27O
Half of the admission money amounted
to $42 ,6S5 OF this FHzsimmons received
60 per cent, or $25.5S1, and Jeffries 40 per
cent, or $17o54. The purse said to have
been Offered by the club was $4,000. In
the event of Jeffries winning, this was to
be fully divided. thereby making Fitzsinn-
mons total receipts $S5,5s1 and Jeffries s27,-
O54.
1t is declared that Fitzsimmons would
not make the match until he had bsen
guaranteed the large end of the purse ana
and position.
Manager Brady accepted 40 per cent for
his man, believing that in the long run
such an amount and a decision were
worth more than 60 per cent and de-
feat. ~
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FITZ WAS AFRAID OF DEFEAT.
Wrote Friends Not to Put Too Much
Confidence i'm Him.


Confidence i'm Him.
Cincinnati June 1O.-Leonard sciIly, an
attachee of the sherlffs Office, who is a
personal friend of Bob Fitzsimmons.
some days ago received the following let
ter from the prize fighter. 1t shows plain
ly that Fitz feared defeat at The hands
of Jeffries, and had evidently warned all
his friends against placing too much con-
ndence in the outcome Of the battle:
New York, May Sl.--Mr Leonard Sell
ly; Dear Sir-Knowing you have been an
ardent admirer of mine In the past, and
thinking that you probably will have con-
fidence in my ability, l write to you a |
am doing TO all my close friends in order
that their faith In me be not abused
You are, no doubt wei aware of the fact
that l am getting along in years and have
for a long time been living a life of ease
and quiet. and as the saying Is. haven't
kept up with the times. Ny Opponent Mr.
Jeffries Is without q peer ia our Drofes-
sion to-day, and | would consider II
no disgrace to meet defeat at his hands
he mas youth, science, strength and cour-
age and IN my. opinion should have no
trouble to defend the title Should he gain
10 from any man of the present time
You must understand that | saw thje
confdentally, and would, Of course. moi
make public statement Of this kind
and l am further sure that you would
not make use OF this unless II be for
your individual benefit My object In
writing this letter Is because YOU may
be a betting man, and like a great MANY
more, have stubborn idea that / am
inVincible. If such be the case you might
be reckless. 1 advise you to be careful
and not bet on general results I will
certainly do my best and hope to get In
the victory. feel safe in saying that I
will remain five or ten rounds, and IL nv
usual good luck does not desert me / viii
certainly win the fight.
Hoping that you will appreciate nv
letter Of caution, / remain your sfncere
friend, Robert Fitzsimmons."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
AMERICA MAY NOT DE ASKED.
Not Likely She Win BE Umpire in
the TransvnaI Matter.

London, June 10.-Regarding the sugges-
ton that the United States be asked to
mediate between the Trausvaal and Great
Britain, Joseph Choate, the United States
ambassad dor, said:
While every good American would well
come the possibility of helping a solution
of the present question, we have not been
approached in the matter, and personally
know nothing of this proposed mediation
by America"
An official of the foreign office, In con-
sociated Press said:
we have not approached America. nor
has America approached us in this mat
ter; and II IS very unlikely that America
will be asked to do anything of the kind
much as we value the good feeling exist
ing between the two countries
de5aehment OF 200 royal engineers sail
ampton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
WAY UP IN CONNECTICUT.
Middle Aged Negro Assaulted an
Aged White Woman.

Bridgeport, Conn, June 10-Mrs. Mar
garet Roberts aged 20 years, living near
the Ferry creek bridge in Stratford, is in
a precarious condition as the result Of an
assault to-day by an unknown negro.
She was found lying on the floor of her
kitchen by a neighbor semi-consclous and
gagged. When she recovered sufficiently
she stated that a middle-aged negro had
broken in the door with a shovel and
gagged her
The authorities are searching for the
negro, but on account of the serious con-
dition of the woman she was unable 10
give an adequate description of her as
aafiaut
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
tom BAKER AssAssINATED.
He Was shot From NeighborIng
House While I'm Custody.

Manchester, KY, June 10.--Tom Baker,
who, with two relatives, has been on trial
for several days under a guard OF SOL
dlers, was killed In front OF the court
house this evening by a shot fired from
a neighboring house.
The shooting occurred after to-day's
session Of the court, which ordered the
three men to be taken to Barboursvlre
tomorrow. The assassin has not been 10
Gated The militia Immediately surround
ed the body and protected II and HIS
friends buI On doing so they were com
PEELED TO bring up their Gatllng gun and
disperse the crowd.
Baker was charged with the murder
Of Win White, brother OF Sheriff
White.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
STORM PLAYS HAVOC IN SPAIN.
About $50 Houses Demolished and
Many People Killed.

Madrid, June 10.-A tornado yesterday
swept over San Pedro and Alarse. in the
province of Valladolid. About $50 houses
were destroyed, and there was great loss
Of life. Ten bodies have already been re-
covered from the ruins.
Toledo has been visited by a great
storm, which has done considerable dam
age. The lower portions Of the city are
flooded ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
GUARDING AGAINST RIOTS.
Numerous Police and Cavalry WIN
Protect LOubet

Paris, June 10.-The prefecture of police
has issued an announcement that 5000 DO
lice, twenty squadrons of cavalry and a
brigade of infantry will be stationed to-
morrow between the Elysee Palace and
the paddock at Long Champs upon the
occasion Of President Loubets visit at the
race course in order to witness the race
for the Grand Prix de Paris.
Numerous detachments of police. cav
airy and infantry will also be distributed
at certain points In Paris where disturb
ances are Thought 70 be possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
Col. kellogg Comes Home.

Washington, June 1O.-The adjutant gen.
eral received dispatch from Gen, Shaf-
ter to-day saying that Col. E. r. kellogg
had returned from Honolulu on the rec.
ommendaiion of regimental surgeon
that he was unfit for duty. The surgeon
az lioiloiu.u gIr & rSegiileneeo csange OF
fantry sailed for Manila some time ago
and is expected to arrive there soon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
POOR SHOW ron ARBITRATION.
Germnny's Strong Opposition MAY
Mean Its Death Blow,

Washington, June 1O,--According TO pri-
vate advices reaching here from The
Hague, there Is grave danger that one
and all Of the arbitration schemes before
the conference will fail.
1t is said that Germany is markedly
hostile to the arbitration principle, and
is making an active canvass to secure
the support of some of the second rate
powers In her opposition.
If this movement is successful, even
In limited degree, It is feared that ar
bitratlon is doomed, as far as this con-
ference Is concerned, for to carry any
weight and show practical results the del
egates must be nearly unanimous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
EQUAL POLITICAL RIGHTS.
Mass Meeting of UitIanders Makes
That an UItimatum,

johannesburg, June 10.-At mass meet
ing Of Uitlanders held here to-day for the
purpose of confirming and supporting the
proposals of Sir Alfred Miner, the Brit
ish high commissioner, a resolution was
adopted declaring that mo settlement will
be satisfactory which does not provide for
the recognition of equal political rights for
ALL"
President Kruger's proposals were con-
sidered wholly Inadequate to satisfy the
just demand of the unenfranchised; while
Sir Alfred Miners were indorsed as the
irreducible minimum acceptable. The
meeting was orderly and was attended
by 5000 Uitanders.
The government issued a notice advising
the enfranchised burghers 20 allow the
meeting 10 proceed without disturbance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
couxTERFEITEns CONVICTED.
Two Italians Sent TO the Penitentiary
in Virginia.

Norfolk, Va. June lO.--Carlo Fasi, the
Italian brought here from Richmond with
his son George Fasi, was convicted in the
United States Court yesterday of passing
counterfeit money, and was given three
years in the penifenuary and fined s50
Today by Judge Waddin
George who is quite q youth, was con-
victed Friday, with q recommendation 10
the mercy Of the court. Judge Waddill
gave him one wear.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
BUYING UP THE BREwERIEs.

representative of IA New York Syndi-
cate in Omaha.
omaha Neb., June 10-Archibald Oracle.
Il representative of New York syndicate.
|nas been in Omaha for the past ten days
working to secure ninety days option on
lne oreWeries in this city and South ON
e,u' He has been negotiating with Krug
4elz the Omaha Brewing Association and
ng south Omaha brewery.
.Io-day he received two refusals. one
prl,l i5elI Aarles Metz, of the Metz Bros
11tceg,"H'Hs Company, and the other from
sCS..t9 7o..,i story, of the Omaha Brewing AS
H. Inc other firms declined 10 give
HIM iHe ooJect of the syndicate is to com
rtg rl-,g. tne Preweries of Omaha and Kansas
in5., ~ the formation of a Western adj
'''1' 10 a national brewery trust
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Approved by voII.srnnh-

Pretoria June 10.-After deliberation In
secret all the morning the Vo,ksraad. vesl
terday afternoon, approved President
Kruger's franchise proposals. and in
structed the government to draw them
up in the form of a law, which win he
submitfed 70 the Noiksraad ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11

The Dewey Home Fund IL Gradually
but Surely Growing.

Washington, June 1O-The contributions
to the Dewey home fund received to-day
amount to $J5S, making the total so for re-
ceived $6.7s9 Advices show that contribu-
tions ia considerable amounts are being
made 10 newspapers, tho banks ana CONF
msrcial bodies IN al sections OF tha conn
try. and the indications are more encour-
aging than at any time since the fund was
starred. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-11
DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Samuel Roberts Killed His wife ana
Mother-in-Lnvy.

Canon city, Col, June 10.-Samuei Rob
erts this evening shot and killed his wife
and her mother, Mrs. George Lewis. and
then blew Out his own brains. at the home
of The latter In this city. Roberts and his
wife, who had been married about eigh-
teen months, had recently separated and
II is understood Roberts blamed his moth
er-in-law for their trouble.
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sHARKEY SETS UP MS cLAIsr.
Says JeGries Must Lick Him Before
He Is Chamnfon

San Francisco, June 10.-Tom sharkev
has issued statement IN which he de-
clares he is "stin the champion hoavv-
weight Of the world" and that ferries
will have TO dispose Of him before lavlng
had greatly improved.