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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
GILMORE PROBABLY FREE.

Believed Prisoners Are I'm the Hands
of the Americans.
Manila, Dec. 10, 9:20 a. m.-It is officially
announced that Gen. Young reports that
he believes the American prisoners in
cluding Lient. Gilmore, are now in the
hands Of the United States troops.
Lieut.. Col. Howe and Maj. Hunter have
been operating with small commands in
North Ilocos province and It is supposed
that one of these has effected the release
of the Americans
The report has not yet been verified
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
OTIS REPORTS OPERATIONS.
Several Minor engagements Had
with Few Casualties.

SeNeFhi MINOR engagements Had
with Few Casualties.
Washington, Dec. 1s.-Gen. Otis to-day
oabled the war department as follows:
Manila, Dec. 1s-Hughes reports from
Romblon Island has arrived at Capiza,
Northern Panay, tenth instant. driving
out all Tagalos. Carpenter with six COM
panies, is occupying Northern Panay, two
companies on Romblon Island. Hughes
with battalion Nineteenth Infantry has
gone to Cebu to police that island. Young
reports several minor engagements with
few casualties. Col. Hae, with small col
umn Is still in pursuit of insurgents coll
umn which has the American prisoners,
has passed through mountains and is
marching on Pamplona, short distance
east Of Aparri, navy cooperating. Seven
hundred and thiriy-two Spanish prisoners
arrived last evening; 500 more expected to-
day: 1,4O0 leave for Spain this afternoon"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19

Mail from Naauwpoort, Cape Colony.
dated Dec. 16, says:
''The Beers brought a big gun to bear
on the British near War Kop. The Brit
ish pieces were too small to reach the
enemy. and after an Intermittent artillery
duel Gen. French withdrew under a shell
fire, but without losses, to Arundel"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
Ministers Wnnt to Move.

London, Dec. 19-The Daily Mail pub
fishes the following dispatch from Ant
werp:
1.-The British and American ministers at
The Hague have asked permission to re-
tire to Antwerp with a view of avoiding
personal unpleasantness during the anti
English attitude of the Dutch.
There Is no foundation for the reports
on the continent that the diplomatic rela-
tions between Great Britain and the Meth
erlands are strained"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
GATACRE's PROCLAMATION.
Seeks to Prevent Conveyance of
News of His Movements.

sterkstroom, Cape Colony. Thursday,
Dec. 14.-Gen. Gatacre has issued a proc
lamation forbidding ell persons living on
farms to move about the district or 10
visit Sterkstroom. except on Saturdays,
and then only with passes, under pain of
summary arrest. 1t is understood that the
proclamation is directed partly TO the pre-
vention of conveyance of news regarding
British movements
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
nnIIis Goes 10 Pretoria.

washington. Dec. is.-United States Con-
sui Hollis oabled the state department
announcing his arrival at Pretoria this
morning. He will act as Unhed States
consul at Pretoria until the arrival at
that point Of Mr. Adelbert Hay Mr..
afanrilnl ,.tnnm be rlllaYaa at prelorla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
rnANsvAAL LEAGUE MEETING.
Denunciation of England and Sym
pathy for the Beers.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. ls.--A large
and enthusiastic meeting was held in the
auditorium tonight under the auspices Of
the United American Transvaal League.
recently organized here Every one pres
ent contributed 25 cents or more to the
Holland Red Cross Society. The hall was
decorated with Holland, German, Irish,
Polish and French colors. The meeting
did not close until after midnight. Reso-
lutions were adopted denounclng England,
expressing sympathy and hope of victory
for the Beers and asking President Nc
kinney 10 offer the good offices OF the
United States i'm their behalf.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
WILL SOON BE ON THE MARKET.
English Treasury Is Liable to Run
Short OF Money.

London, Dec. 19.-The Daily Chronicles
financial article, which is written by A. j..
Wilson, a leading authority, says:
"The expenditure for the war considera-
bly, exceeds 100000 per week. and as the
treasury cannot hope to sell its bills on
the market under per cent, 1t is evident
that the government must soon come upon
the market for money"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
The NIearaeua canaI.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Sullivan
Of Mississippi to-day introduced a bill au-
thorizing the acquisition OF the right Of
way for the construction OF the Nicaragua
canal BY the government Of the United
States. and giving power 10 The President
10 Deg0linte with Great Britain for fise
abrogation u the clayton-buiwer treaty,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
AFTER ANDREWS sEsIGNATIoN.
Brought About by His Advocacy of
Grent Dritain's Side.

Chicago Dec. 1S.-Public advocacy OF
Great Britain's side in the South African
war by DR.. e. Benjamin Andrews, super
intendent of public schools in Chicago,
was the cause Of resolutions being intro
duced in the City Council tonight. call
ing for his resignation. The head OF the
public schools was subjected TO a heated
denunciation by Alderman Cullerton, the
mover OF the resolutions. The resolutions
were referred to the Committee on Schools
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
GUIDES WHO MIsLED GATAoRE.
Their Bodies Found on the Battle
field of stormburg.

London, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Frere Camp says that the
bodies of two of the guides who misled
Gen. Gatacre at Stormberg were found on
the battlefield. The men had been shot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
queen stiII at windsor.

London, Dec. 1s.-The Queen passed a
quiet day at Windsor. She took an airing
In the afternoon. 1t Is said Her Majesty
may leave Windsor for Osborne, Isle of
Wight. Dec. %.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19

washington, Dec. 1s.-A dispatch to Sc
nor pulldo the Venezuelan charge, states
that the revolution is crushed and that
Hernandez forces are completely destroy
cd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
CASTRO ROUTED HERNANDEZ.
His Government Is Now Recognized
by All Nations.

Caracas Venezuela, Dec. IS, via Haytien
cable.-President Castro's troops have oc-
oupied Maracaibo. ousting Gen. Herman
dez's party without fighting. This has pro-
duced a good impression throughout the
republic.
Spain, Italy and Germany, having to-day
indicated their recognition, President Cas-
tro's government has now been formally
recognized by all nations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
win Remnin nt NorfoII..

Washington. Dec. ls.-The navy depart
ment has concluded that Il has not the
means Of converting into a receiving ship
the captured spanish cruiser Reina chris-
tina Tberefore the vessel viii ~ ollo,v.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
Roberts VIII Sail Saturday.

London, Dec. 1S.-Geh. Lord Roberts and
his staff, will sail for South Africa on the
Dunottar Castle, Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
BATTLE OF MAGERsFoNTEIN.
Additional Casualty List Gives Fifty
One More Killed.

London, Dec. 1s.-The war office this
evening posted revised list of the casual
ties in the battle of Magersfoatein, giving
fifty-one additional killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
FUNERAL OF LIEUT.. BRuMBY.

band VIII Escort Remains.
Washington. Dec. ls.-The navy depart
ment has arranged TO give naval funer-
al TO the remains of the late Lieut.. Brum-
by. A company of marines from the bar
racks here, with the fun marine band, has
been ordered 10 report at Garfield Hospi-
tai, under charge OF Commander McCrea,
u. S. N, tomorrow morning to escort the
remains TO the railway station. whence
they win be conveyed 10 Atlanta for in
terment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
KITCHENER GETTING READY.
VIII Lenve Cairo for Cape Town as
Soon as Possible.

Cairo Dec. 1s.-Gen. Lord Kitchener,
who has been appointed chief of the staff
of Gen. Lord Roberts of Kandahar, tbe
new commander-in-chief of the British
forces in South Africa, leaves Omdurman
Tuesday and win arrive here Friday. He
will start for Cape Town as soon as pos
sible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
GRAY MADE CIRCUIT JUDGE.
Kidder OF Florida Confirmed as Con-
sui 10 AIRters.

washington. Dec. lS.--The Senate to-day
confirmed these nominations:
George Gray Of Delaware, 10 be United
States circuit judge for the Third judicial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19
BuLLER CROSSED THE TUGELA.

don Daily Mail.
London, Dec. 19.-The Daily Mail bears
from a hitherto reliable correspondent that
Gen. Butler, after a stiff fight, crossed the
Tugela river.
The correspondent also states that Gen.
Methuen's communications are cut.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-19

sgriogasla. n. pes- e. ls-ras Ill.pe.s
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20
MAN WHO SHEDS HIS SKIN.
CURIOUS PHENOMENON EXHIBITED BY
MINER AT BUTTE, MONT.

a man who sheds his skin in its en-.
tirety once a year, and who has done
so regularly for the last - years, /.
one Of the curiosities OF Butte
Montana. boasts Of, says the Den,
yer Post. The man, j. NJ. Price
a fairly well-educated miner, is n,
the present time engaged in the
curious pastime OF skining himself
The method that he adopts is to first
skin his hands and face, and then striI
u IN an immense sheet from his body.
The process Of skining his hands and
face was completed yesterday ard came
ike a mask. The skin from the hands
resembles a pair OF boxing gloves, and
was exhibited on the streets yesterday.
The t%oughness is something remarka-
BILE, and two men with might and main
tried tn tear it. They were not success.
ful, although the skin is not thicker
than the leather0fam mans street glove.
Price talks freely about the matter.
although he is rather tender aboutany
publication in the newspapers. Many
physicians have examined him during
the period Of %skinning, but not one
mas beer able to solve the problem.
IN speaking OF the matter Yesterday
Mr.. Price said:
My mother told me that she first
noticed the trouble when | was six
months old. and regularly every year
since then have shed my skin. 1t is
a phenomenon that no physician has
yet satisfactorily explained, although
hundreds have made examinations
ana Investigations. The fact is that
shed my skin, and that is all there is
to 1t. Regularly on the 24th day OF
July OF each year | feel the prcmoni-
tory symptoms, and on very few occa-
Sions has it missed the 24th OF that
month. The first thing / feel is nau.
sea, and then l know that | am in for
IT, This skin becomes perfectly dead,
and the pcrspiration that should come
through forms in blisters under it,
ana the whole thing becomes loose, |
generally cut a circle around my
wrists, and with the aid of a lead
pencil strip IT off whole for the nur-
pose or preserving it in the shape of a
glove. take it off from my face in
Ihe same manner, but am compelled to
remove it from my hair like dandrufr.
l took a long walk this morning for
the purpose OF getting up Il perspira.
ton, and, as you see, my whole body is
blistered. l will strip it off to-day or
tomorrow. 1t comes off in great
strips, as you can see by this photo
graph, which was taken last year.
mere Is no particular pain accompa.
nylng the operation, although the new
skin is very soft and tender during the
first week or ten days. | have to lay
for about two weeks each year to
attend to it.. My children do not in
hcrit the disease from me. There is
one or them, nine years of age, and
there has nothing Of the kind ever
noticed with her. Years ago | was
in San Francisco when | shed my skin,
and the doctors there preserved it in
its entirety and stuffed it. | am a
miner. but my work in the mines does
not affect my condition in any way
that can see. My general health is
good, even if l do have to skin TO
throw at the birds"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

Kansas men are so enthusiastic
Over big crops that it is dangerous tC
shake hands with one Of hem. A re-
cent dispatch says: "A jury in
the Shawnee court decided to-day that
Il girl is not entitled to damages for
injuries sustained through a friendly
handslake. Sarah Norlin sued Chas.
Eckstrom for S $1,000 damages. She
alleged that he shook her hand so hard
that she fell and broke her leg. Eek.
strom admitted that he shook her
hand very enthusiastically, being SO
pleased at again meeting her, but
without intent to do her harm, and
said that he had paid her doctors bill.
The jury thought that was enough and
rendered judgment in his favor" And
50 1t goes on record that Kansas man
breaks IA Kansas girls ley by shaking
hands with her, and the court SAYS
she has no redress.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

There Is a complete library OF p'
litical sense in the following para
graph from the Memphis Commelc'a''
Appeal, which should be carelul'!
studied by the one.idea Journals Oh 'u'
republic:
The Democratic party Is NOT d W.
mans party nor a one-sided party
Is essentially national in us na'"'
and has been since its fouhaa'''"'
There are Democrats enough III "I
country to rule this Country a"
these Democrats agree on all tle .'ns
tried fundamental principles 0. Wv
party. On these necessary pr'nc'p"~
all should get together. The DeIlO.,a
tic party has craftsmanship ano paam =.
otism enough in it to formulate p~u,
and platforms upon when ano
agree and upon which a Victory
won.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20
The correspondents tell some funny

The correspondents tell some funny
things about Attorney. General jeff
Davis, the great Arkansas trust exter-
minator. They say that when he goes
c~anvassing up among the Ozark foot
hills, where belief in Lees surrender
did not graft well until the early sos
he wears a faded Confederate grey
suit and rides a mule branded C. S. A.
And when he bitches this animule,
with the brand toward the cross roads
audiences, and begins to take the HAIR
and hide of Of the octopus. he is Just
out 'of sight; nothing like it outside
OF the picture books.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

The N. Y. Tribune says AnVa'
others who watched the Dewey pa'"
from a balcony on Fifty'nIn'n sa,
was Mrs. Jefferson Davis. >ne
dressed in deep mourning anu u n
the entire afternoon she sat u'oss ID.
the time with uncovered heao' ' ,hs
less of the bleak weather. s,.
regiments marc'l'ns t p"
the bands OF each burst into hleiV nou.
strains Of "Dixie" and Mrs. DAVIS '"
ed again and again.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

There arc to be no docKeo .ossed
In Colorado. A law has oeeu any
making II unlawful to impO ..o,l Is
horses with locked tails, US VIZ. .,'.,a
Illegal FOR . horse owner to so mut'' ~,
any animals he owns. q nnO ,n,isOp.
less than 600. or thirty days 'up'S
ment. IL the penalty.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

1t was General Sherman who said
war is hell" But the expression, as
l have just learned, was not original
with him. l found IL in a poem writ.
ten oya Shaker many, many years
ago, entitled, "a Concise Answer to
the Inquiry. Who or What Are tho
Shakers"' Note the lines:
Three times eight million souls
Thelr Held Of glory" thus unrolls:
But on this theme we will not dwell
Though peace is heaven and war /.
hell.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

mildred" said her atlel' vho
willing that the young l%ieutena"s sta.
comes here should make a coa'. n'so,er,
ton of my house again TINS vou
but IL he ever hints at anneSa''v
may tell him am unalteraoi' Vp
IN III
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

The New York Sun is Of the opinion
that England should ''pause" in her
threatened onslaught on the Trans
vaal. The British lions paws" are
not at all likely to be held up in any
such peaceablc manner, however.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

A former ruling Of the Internal
Revenue Bureau has been reversed,
and it has now been decided that an
nuities payable either fer life or dur
ing a term OF years, are not taxable
under the War Revenue Act.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20
NO. 81
G.. BIackWeN's
Livery Stabie.~

Fine Single and double teams to hire
at all hours. Teams meet all l.. q n.
trains and sent to Moss Point and Pas
cagoula on orders. a TallahO, which
will seat IA people, for picnics, etc.
~sPEcIL RATES FOR COMMERCIAL MEN.\
Best of Stove and Crate Coal. PO-
lite attention to all patrons.
/ also have a branch Stable at Moss Point. Telephone l5.
JAS. G. BLACKWELL. Proprietor.
a-lv
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

Merchants and business men 1t Is
time tohave your fall job printing done
Send your orders 10 the DEMocRAT-SrAR
Office II you want artistic work at rea-
sonble prices. No "slop" work turned
out Of this office.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1899-10-20

The P~oitevent & Favrc Lumber Co.
- Harrington, are adding 70 their
plant Two new drying kilns with an
output " 10000 feet q day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

with Persian velvet IN black and white Medi-i
.harming little suit is Of ro,al blue Venetian
cloth viii stitched straps applied I'm vaVy lines.
All are in as good tae,o ana style az those supplied
FOR women and a. ATTRACTIVE in every particular.
Among Inc Paris models Of silk petit oats rc the
greatly I'm demand. md SOFT silk morern with az
most as much beauty anI Win eN'ti Tent wearing
Is deep ruhle IN which are Inserted bands OF black
lace. an aquamariu" groom has q haring gorcd
caIlv 10 tho points one ~ coral pink has clusters
~ lengthwise tucks IN thr vandykod nounce. black
Charming vioicI SIX SHOW tho fatoriie inning
OF t"o deep knit pested rufiles. with top ruchlnR
Meyer Jonasson ( 60. are noted FOR the beauty
stripes or open stitching The high pointed stock
for an olive-skinned beauty is Of corn yellow with
yoke ana vest ~ white taffeta. tucked ana corded
in diamond eject an artistic touch is the intro,
durtion OF b., K military loops and brass buttons on
me vest and collar. Dslntuy fashioned adJuncs to
me waists are abundant I'm The neckwear depart
ment. Cobwebhy col aretes for opera or theatre OF
snrb as ihe Puran moersp WORE the dn ne a
brodeied ren turnoyers that are worn on nil kinds
Of stocks. suggest their speedy acquisition TO
who prefer feminine 1aintiness % mannish linen
collars and severely simple Ties. Here. too Il the
lace Bertha recaird from It's oblivion OF a score
or more Of years The name reminds one Of me
have been a person or importance IN hey time TO
have her name given 70 fashionable article Of
dress Was Hhe a popular dancer \ brilliant
actress 4 society belle? Alas her name remains
bat a meaningless thing Bertha is f0rsotieni
An important pat ~ the establishment IL the FUR
department. where some ,nchantlnglv novel CON
fecflons give idea 90 the really new DEPART
urcs lu hs Important iinc 4 cOllarette of Hudson
BAY sable haa square ends back and front falling
nearly TO the waist ON each side. tho intervening
space over the bust ana between the shoulders be-
nE filled ny full heavy tails Around the neck ~
the storm collar l. crush collar OF brown velvet
caught back and front with rlch buckle oil antlqu.
silver The Ont is absolutely new ami most 1osr-
able Another novelty BE- thc Russian srarf which
is ong enough 70 reach almost 90 mo hem OF the
skirt n Is perfectly straight ana altogether ~ rur
that either side may he upuermOsf Three t4lls
ran fil1 At each end and head OF tho blue lynN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-01

the knee. edged above and below with mink, a
band OF mink decorating tho edge OF the skirt
Tho short coat has Mcd,i collar ard rcvers
faced with Persian velvet
Handsome. too. is black broadcoth. with
pointed overskirt. whose trlmmlns ia made ny cut
ting out The lower part IN "a scroll dofign. under
which black taffeta IS llll. outlining the design
with silk cord. The entire waist is composed or
the cloth thus appliqued with charming effect
SIN another suit IS of royal blue broadcloth
This Is lavshly embroidered with ribbon work
and soutache sleeves. at shoulders and wrist
circular nounce Of skirt and Eton Jacket. These
all lovely dresses but "a IS the evening gowns
that render one GREATNESS with admiration. Imag-
inc II you can. anything more dantiy exquisite
than the white chiffon. heccy cloud with
oyerskirt OF point de- gene spangled with silver
and edged by three tiny folds " violet pannc vel
vet The waist IS Of tho lace. decoliote with deli
cato mauvc orchid spray embroidery ON the soft
front and back. Tho crush belt Is Of violet velvet
The sleeves four narrow folds Of violet velvet.
held together 10y slight chiffon twist and rosette
guimpe Of finely tucked chiffon is provided for
occasional usc.
Hero ls another. perfect dream Of scashe pink
SILK with velvet embossed flowers. The overskirt
deeply fruged with silk has beneath it n drop
skirt of white chiffon over pink The bodice is
high the yoke Of yellow renaissance lace over
white chiffon being extended to form tight fit
ting vest. a APPEL OF velvet outlines decolletage
and Is trimmed With deep SILK fringe
For one who prefers darker color th"re IL
superb black "armor spangled net. i'm which the
black spangles orc overlad Ike tho steel disks
Of oldcn armor on this is embroidered graceful
Aornl design I'm white chone AMI liver and aqua
marine green spanglcs The design extends almost
20 tho bolt on the front 81 th" ovcrskil The
lrop skirt is white .llk with four narrow ruffies
~ black dotted not The crush belt IL ~ pale
ereen velvet. with buckle and one pointed end
The low bodice f. embroidered like the skirt. ana
the 50 called Stoves re merely f'W slender
hands OF pale green velvet. caught thor a.
distances Of an inch or two hv narrow pulling
Of black not.
In the domain NJ outdoor wraps are some effect
I've represontations Of the newest successful ideas
half fitting coat Of castor cloth has revers faced