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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
fiOIIsc.

At the opening session OF the House "a
the 9Th inst the new members We're swoTn
III ani seats We're drawn. attended by the
scenes usual on the opening day The fca-
tUre of the day objection to the swear
ing in Of Mr.. Roberts Of Utah. \ resolu
tipn was offered 10y Mr.. Tat lor Of Ohio pro
yiding that Mr.. Roberts be denied admission
10 the House until special committee shall
have reported and the House acted. The
only other feature out of the ordinary was
the adoption of the Reed rules for the pres
ent Congress. The Democrats knew ii was
futile to more than protest against the
adoption Of these rules after the Repub
licans had decided upon this course in eau
Gus. and the debate upon the resolution to
adopt them was very brief. They were
adopted 10y Il strict party vote.
on the 9th, after the reading OF
the Presidents message. the House,
by vote Of 3o2 to 80 decided 10
Withhold tile oath of Office from Rob
erts OF Utah. The debate on the ques
tion was long and spirited The speaker
appointed the following members as Il spe
ciil committee of investigation of the Rob
Iicans-Taylor, Ohio, chairman; Landis In
diana; Norris Minnesota; Freer, West Nir-
ginia; LitticGield, Maine; NcPhcrsOn, Iowa
Dcmucrat>-De Almond, Missouri; Lanham
Texas, and MicrS, Indiana. The death of
the late Representative Settle of Kentucky
was then announced. and Il further mars
of respect the House adjourned until Thurs
day,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
Dauulcc Suits Settled.

Racine. Wis. Dec 5.-The suits Of Ed
ward Schumacher against the MilwaC
kee Electric Railway and Light company
for $4,000 damages were settled. Ii j.
said that 5000 Was paid 10 settle.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
4 BRIDGE BLOWN Up.
Gen. Joubert with $4,000 Men is
Near Colenso.
BULLER IS SUPERSEDED
More than 500 Killed ard Wounded
by Boer Bonn DardIueut of
Ladysmith.

Lourenzo Marques, Nov. 29.-Gen.
Joubert has retired from EStcourt and
is now blowing up the Colcnso bri .ge.
He brings large herd Of cattle and in
tends 10 concentrate Lis forces around
JaGvsmith
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
Baby Weighs 20 Ounces.

South Bend. Ind. Dec 5.-Mr and
Mrs. Frank Weed of Laporte. formerly
OF South Bend. art. parents of a baby
whose weight is hut - ounces Physi-
clans say il viii live.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09

The up-keep and organization Of 13,-
ooo mules and 1000 camels is now pro
vided for by the Indian transport depart
ment. This innovation is regarded with
satisfaction by those who recognize that
almost all the heavy losses in the Tirah
campaign were due u the absence of a
regular TRANSPORT train.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
The Civil Service.

In regard to civil service. the PreSi-
dent says all of the amendments TO the
civil service law promulgated by him
had for their main object a more eff
cient and satisfactory administration Of
the system of the appointments cStah-
liShed by the civil service law. The re
suits attained show that uhder their OPP
Grafton the public service has improved
and that the civil service system Is re-
lieved of many Objectionable features
which heretofore subjected it to just
criticism and the administrative officers
To the charge OF unhuSinesslike methods
in the conduct of public affairs. II is
believed that the merit system has been
greatly strengthened and its permanence
assured. II will be my constant aim IN
the administration Of government IN our
new possessions 10 make fitness. char2c-
Ter and merit essential TO appointment 10
office and To give IL the capable and de
serving inhabitants preference III ap-
.iserr
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
In Conclusion.

Presented TO this Congress are great
opportunities With them come great re-
sponSibilities The power contded 10 us
increases the weight Of our obligations 10
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09

The BOeF is no moan hslefman. blV-
en- a pipe and a goodly supply OF his IA
v0rite weed. he viii sit for hours angling.
Very fine sport. indeed. may be had ia
any Of the streams north OF the Orange
river. The only tackle required consist
of the usual coarse tishhool,s and Il
strong rod.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09

Prairie du CHEN, WIS. Dee J.-Fire
burned the residence of Mrs. CathaTine
Opat last night loss, $500, partly in
suTeG.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09

In Westminster Abbey 1913 persons
have been buried.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
al. Mhita Hn1hs His OMn.
LadysEuith HospitaI Sheiied.

Frere Camp. Nov. :50.-A message from
LadySnlith. dated November -. says:
The chief feature Of the last three days
has been deliberate shelling of the town,
including the hospital. Sehaikburgher. in
command uf the Beers. sent a message
that all the vounded must - 10 ikombi
camp. Gen. White peremptorily refused.
The Beers then continued shelling The
hospital There has been much damage
70 the town recently. The Liycrpools
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1899-12-09
WORK OF CONGRESS.
Senate,

In the Senate On the 4th inst. appropriate
tribute was paid to the memory Of the late
Nicc-PFCSident Hobart. The session lasted
only thirty-three minutes, and only the most
formal and necessary business WAS trans
acted. After the adoption of the usual
routine resolutions and the administration
to the new members of the oath of office
Senator SeVcli Of New Jersey presented
resolutions upon the death of the Vice
President: the resolutions were ordered to
be communicated to the House of Repre-
senIatiVes and the session, on motion of
Mr.. kean Of New Jersey. was suspended.
The session of the Senate on the 9TH last
ed two hours and forty minutes, practically
the entire time being consumed in the read
ing Of the Presidents message. AT the
conclusion of the reading Mr.. ThurstoH
formally announced the death Of Senator
elect Hayward. Upon the adoption Of reso-
lutions Of respect for the deceased senator,
President Frye declared the Senate ad
jourued.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
PRAISE FOR THE VOLUNTEERS.

Gen. Harrison Gray Otis Speaks of
the Work They Are Doing.
San Francisco, April 3O.-Gen. Otis, who
came ashore from the Sherman to-day,
spoke in the highest terms of the work
of the volunteer troops in the Philippines,
saying their work throughout had been
delight to old army officers.
No complaints came from them, even
when exhausted from their bitter work
under the blazing tropical sun, but
throughout they showed the discipline of
the regular soldier To their bravery and
implicit obedience of orders he gives un-
stlnted praise.
There is no trouble" Gen. Otis said
"about the fighting on our side The
nameless man behind the gun and the
all-too obscure officer have more to do
with the winning OF victories than many
poorly informed civilians seem to under
stand.'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
CHURCH TRUSTEES RESIGN.
They Are All wealthy and PrOminenf
New York Men.

new YORK MEN,
New York, April 3O.-Dfferences in the
West Presbyterian Church between the
pastor, Rev. DR.. Anthony II. Evans, and
the board of trestees, have resulted in the
resignation of the entire board. The an
nouncement of the trustees withdrawn
from executive work in the church was
read by the clerk Of the session at the
morning service to-day.
In the letter Of resignation the trustees
say they "are unable TO understand upoa
what action of theirs the charge that the
work OF the minister is hindered by the
present financial management of ths
church and by the influences now at work
lessenng his usefulness is based, and they
cannot consent 10 remain officers of the
church while such lack Of confidence ex-
lists.
their financial management and the re-
sponsibility for such management rests
equally upon an. They therefore sever
ally resign the office Of trustee to take ef-
feet Immediately after their election in
May"
The trustees are r. II. Perkins, Jr..
president of the Importers and Traders
National Bank; Russell Sage Henry M.
Flagler Of the Standard on Company; Seth
Thomas, the c!ock manufacturer; Robert
Jeffray Jr., S. c. I. Dodd, lawyer Alfred
II. Smith, diamond dealer: w. Il.
Wheelock, broker and S. Newton Smith.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
NEBRASKA HAS \ STORMY DAY.
Telegraph Poles and Wires Blown
Down at Many Places.

Omaha, Neb., April S0.-This has been
a day of severe storms In Nebraska and
many reports of serious damage have been
received.
For the past three days gales have pre-
vailed throughout the state, accompanied
by rain, and in few places fall of hail
In Western Nebraska dust storms made
fife nigh unbearable and prairie fires did
considerable damage.
Last night severe thunderstorms prevail
ed in the eastern part Of the state and con-
tinued up till noon to-day.
AT Omaha the rainfall was the heaviest
known for years.
At North Platte a hundred telegraph
poles are down.
Heavy rains, accompanied by strong
winds are reported at Fairbury, Geneva,
Fremont, Columbus and Schuyler.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
SHOULD RETURN TO AFRICA.
Turner Says Injustice Has Been Done
Negro Preachers.

Turner Says Injustice Has been Done
Negro Preachers.
Athens, Ca, April 2O.-Bishop Henry M.
Tnrner preached to-day al Bethel African
NJ. Il. Church, and to the white people at
the court house.
The sermon to the negroes urged them to
conduct themselves Alright and to teach
their children to observe law and reng-
Ion.
lie said the newspapers of Georgia had
done the negro preachers a great injustice
&, by saying they We're not preaching TO their
congregations against the crimes Of muir
der, rape and arson. He said the ministers
did preach against such crimes; he always
did, and that the newspapers, as a rule
knew as much about what the negro
preachers were saying as gang OF mon
keys for they did not, I'm many instances,
have reporters at churches 10 report the
sermons.
During his address to the white people,
Bishop Turner said he would rather his
people were again in slavery, with the
protection II afforded, than In their pres
ent condition. He said the negro was
brought here and given civilization in or
der that he might go to Africa and civllize
those people. 1t was his opinion that the
great question would never be settled un-
til the negro obeyed Gods manifest will
and returned to Africa.
Bishop Turner Is the leading figure In
the African Methodist Episcopal Church
South. He is much respected by the whites
and revered by the negroes He is a thir-
ty-second degree Mason
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of the Manila-Dagupan Railroad, at Bay.
onbang
THEY NOW LOOK FOR PEACE.
How the Washington officials view
Things at Manila

washington, April 30.-Not a line of Of
fetal news from Manila was received to-
day Ly either the war or the navy depart
ment.
Since the opening of the campaign
against the insurgents scarcely day has
passed without dispatches from Gen Otis.
and the absence of advices to-day is taken
by the war officials to mean that, pending
further negotiations on the part of the
Flliplnos for peace, the situation is pre-
clsely as Gen. Otis reported it yesterday.
It is known that supplies are being push
ed forward from Manila to the troops at
the front, in order that they may be pre-
pared for an advance movement, should
such action become necessary.
There has been no suspension of hostili-
ties, but il is regarded as likely that Gen.
Otis, while not losing any of
the advantages he has gained.
will afford the Filipinos reason
able time to consider the situation and
terms as he presented them to the en-
Voys of Gen. Luna. 1t is expected conf
IDENTIFY by officials of the war department
that the way to peace now being paved,
further negotiations win be opened by the
insurgents. II is believed to be probable
that the next important news received
from Manila will be that the Fiipinos
have made additional overtures toward a
conclusion of hostilities.
The war department has been notified
of the arrival at San Francisco from Ma
Mia, of the transports Grant and Sher-
man. The officials are greatly gratifed at
the rapid run of the Sherman. She made
the trip of more than 1000 miles in twenty
six days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
PROMISES MUCH. DEVELOPMENT.
Commercial showing Made by Cuba
Remarkable One.

Washington, April SO.-Acting Secretary
OF War Meillejohn made pubic to-day a
very interesting report upon the CONNER
cial ANA industrial conditions in Cuba.
showing the future of the island under
a stable government promises a wonder
ful development of wealth.
The beneficial effects Of an economical
administration Of the islands affairs, such
as is now being given under the direction
Of the war department, are already appar-
ent. A good deal of the capital which was
removed or which went into hiding prior
TO and during the Spanish war has re-
turned and new capital is being attracted
by the safer and more stable conditions.
Inc increase in the business of the GUS
tom house demonstrates better than any
thing else the revival of general trade. To-
baceo, which will continue to be one OF
the most important crops of the island,
Is already being cultivated In sections OF
the island where IL has never been grown
hitherto. The crop. estimated at the be-
ginning of the present year at
2OO,OOO tons, based upon actual
productions at the end of March. it Is esti-
mated viii reach 10000 tons This will be
the case despite the lack of facilities, The
confusion ana hurry with which the crops
were planted. and the fact that much of
the machinery was totally or partially des-
troyed
The scarcity of domestic oxen due to the
wholesale slaughter of stock by both Gu
bans and spaniards for food purposes dur
ing the war, is greatly retarding the oper-
atoms OF sugar estates
During March is, $50 bales of leaf tobac-
co, Sl9 cases cigars, 5s1 900
packages OF cigarettes and H.
900 kiios of cut tobacco were ex-
pected from Havana. The expectation Of
various kinds OF merchandise from Ha-
vana, which do not pay dues, principally
sugar, old iron, pneapples. palms. preserv-
ed fruits, honey sponges, ETC.. reached 4,
00l 600 kilos.
The total collections during March
We're 1896 925. n collection exceeded only
twice at Havana during the past ten years
OS95 and 1882
in considering the large importations into
Havana last month 1t must be borne in
mind also that the duties under the Amer
ican regime are at least fifty per cent
lower than the Spanish rates, showing that
none of the revenues are being sequestered
as under the old Spanish rule.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
Imperiuse to Go to England.

Colon. Colombia, April SO.-The British frat
class armored cruiser Imperiuge, flagship
on the Pacific station with Rear Admiral
Henry 81. l.. Il. Palliser, which recently
arrived at Panama from Acapulco. Mexico.
and which is to be relieved by the first
class armored cruiser Warspite, will leave
Panama to-day for the South Pacific, en-
route for England. The German protected
cruiser Geier is now at Panama.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
Some Doubt of 1t in France

Paris, May 1.-The French papers COM
ment acidly upon the Anglo-R Russian
agreement. La Liberte says
There are millions of French capital
embarked in commercial and industrial
undertakings in the Yang Use region, and
we refuse to believe that Russia has 50
completely disregarded the interests of her
ally as to recognize Great Britain's sole
right of commercial exploitation in that
valley"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
Big Fire at Krupp's Dock yard.

Kiel, Prussia, April SO.--A serious fire
broke out to-day in Krupp's Germania
dock yard resulting in the destruction of
several storehouses and workshops and do
ing damage to the value of 100000. Two
German men of war that are in process
of construction in the yard, were saved
with the utmost difficulty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
CoghInn nt AtIantic Citr.

Atlantic City, N. j., April S0.-Capt.
Coghlan, the commander of the cruiser
Raleigh, spent the Sabbath IN this city
in company with his wife and DR.. j. NJ.
Moore, Lieut.. Frank Chadwick Assist
ant Paymaster II. a. Pearson and Engin-
eer Percy Neil, The visitors were extend
ed the freedom of the city by Mayor
THOMPSON shortly after arriving. The
captain and party returned to Philadelphia
this evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
The Toxns Cotton Crnn.

Houston, Tex, April SO-The Post will,
tomorrow issue its first cotton crop re-
port. The summary embraces the entire
state; 1t gives the acreage at about the
same as last year, the condition 70 far as
the crop Is above ground good; planting is
ten days Tate, though 1t Is cossDleted In
South Texas and nearly 50 in Central Tex
as. No boil weevlls or other pests are re-
I'd na vet
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
MAY SEND THEN TO IDAHO.

Troops Ordered to Hold Themselves
In Readiness.
Minneapolis, Mimi, April 3O.-Orders
were received at Fort Smelling to-day to
hold troops in readiness there for depart
ure at any moments notice for Wardner,
Idaho, the scene of Saturdays trouble
among the miners, which resulted In the
loss of one life and the destruction OF
$250000 worth of property of the Bunker
Hill and Sullivan mines. There are at
Fort Smelling at the present time forty
available soldiers, officers and men, and
they are now resting on their arms, wait
ing orders to move. A score of men are
in the post hospital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
VICTIMS HAVE BEEN BURIED.
Thousands Visit the Scene of Ruin
at kirksvfIIe.

Kirksvi,le, Mo, April 30.--with the ex-
ception Of two victims who died to-day.
all those killed in the tornado of Thurs
day evening have been buried. Cal Lit
tie succumbed to-day from his injuries,
as did also Paul Beeman a child. This
makes the number dead thirty-three. Flf-
teen thousand visitors came from hun
dreds of miles around to view the ruins
to-day.
Mayor Noonan sent message to Gov.
Stephens tonight asking him 20 issue q
proclamation in behalf OF the storm SUI
ferers. Twenty-Five thousand dollars will
be needed during the next two weeks TO
prevent suffering.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
NEGROES ENTEI, A PROTEST.
Plead for Equal Justice for All
Charged with Crime.

Charged with Crime.
Chicago, April sO.-Meetlngs were held in
African churches throughout the city to-
day TO protest against lynchings in the
South All OF the services were largely at
tended. and at each Of them an address to
the public was adopted, which is in part
as follows:
1--WE plead for equal and exact justice.
We condo ne no crime, nor do we wish 10
shield criminals from the penalties they
deserve. All we ask Is the rigid enforce
ment Of law. We contend that no man or
woman should be put TO death except by
due process of law. We want every pro-
lection possible 10 be thrown around the
home and the highest penalty visited upon
the violator Of its sanctity. AT the same
time we hold to the doctrine that ours Is
a land Of liberty and law. and that every
person charged with crime should have
i fair trial"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
EARTHQUAKES IN CALIFORNIA.
was Felt in Almost All OF the COun-
ties on the Coast

San Francisco, April 90.-Two shocks of
earthquake were distinctly felt In this city
to-day The first shock was rather mild,
but the second, which followed Immediate
ly afterward, was of much greater sever
~.
II was a matter Of general comment that
the shocks which were felt about 2.45
ocsock p. M, should have occurred during
a pe1tng rain and with an unusually low
temperature for this season. So far as
known no serious damage resulted.
The shocks were general in all the coast
counties OF the central portion Of the state.
At Sdllnas loud mosphe<c noises accom-
panied the shocks and window glass was
broken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
to Oppose Trusts.

Toledo, O., April 3O.-The United Com
rnercial Travellers, meeting in this city
May q, are planning to take special action
on trusts, which are cutting off the trav-
cling statesmen. Vigorous measures will
be taken In the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
Fatally Injured mt "a Fire.

Dayton, O., April 90.-One man was ia
tally injured and four others severely hurt
to-day at a fire which destroyed a third
of the lumber yard Of the A. Gebhart
Lumber Company, gutted the st. Johns
Lutheran Church and destroyed four load
ed freight cars. The loss was $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
wind and Rnin in Iown.

Dubuque Ia, April SO.-A terrific wind
storm to-day, followed by excessive rain,
did much damage throughout this Sec
ton. The total rainfall here was two
inches. Creeks in the surrounding country
are OVERLOADED and smaller bridges swept
away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
DESERVES NO SYMPATHY.
Said That America May he Left Ont
in Division of China,

in Division of China.
London, May 1-Pending detailed infor-
nation, the London papers comment ap-
rovingly, but cautiously upon the news of
the Anglo-Russian agreement regarding
spheresc of influence in China.
The Daily Chronicle points out that this
agreement will produce similar arrange
ments with Germany and France result
ing in the partition of China. which Lord
Charles Beresford predicts will bring about
war.
America" says the Chronicle. will ap-
parently be left out in the cold. and she
really deserves no sympathy, for if her
statesmen had been willing to join us at
an earlier stage in keeping China open to
the world the present situation would nev-
er have risen"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
MAY BE SIXTEEN DEATHS.
storms Victims at Newtown So Far
Number Thirteen.

ChiIlicothe, Mo-, April 3O-The death list
at Newtown from Thursday evening $
storm has reached thirteen, and probably
Will reach sixteen In the next day or two
Mrs. Fiagg d.ed to-day from her iuiu-
ries, afler terrible suffering Her house
was one Of those blown away by the tor
nado. Three others Of the injured are
thought 10 be dying.
Thousands Of sightseers visited Newtown
today.
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SPANS INCREASED IMPORTS.
Her Economic Situation Is Consider
ed UnfavOrabIe.

Madrid, April 3o.-spain's economic sit
nation. according TO El Liberal, is unfavor-
abie. tested by the official returns for the
arst quarter of the current year. The i'm
norts showed an increase Of 100000 pes
etas while the exports fell off 100000
nesetas The customs receipts showed a
heavy decrease
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01

ottawa, Ont, April SO.-A cable dispatch
has been received from Joseph Chamber
lain. secretary Of state for the colonies
stating that the imperial government will
not take any share IN the Pacific cable,
but will contribute a sum not less than
10000 annually.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-01
SPAIN VIEWS 1T WITH HOPE.
Awaiting Release of Span
fsh Prisoners.

Madrid, April 3o.-The prospect of peace
In the Philippines Is hailed with sstisfac-
ton. as likely to lead TO the early liberia
ton of the Spanish prisoners in the hands
of the Filipinos.
Rellamy Storer, the newly appointed
United States minister to Spain viii pre-
sent his credentials to the Queen Regent
next Thursday.