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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

Insurgents Routed by Three Conn
panies of Infantry.


panies of Infantry.
Manila, Sept. Capt. Butler, with three
companies of the Third Infantry, a de-
tachment of cavalry and one gun, while
upon a reconnaissance, met a body of
rebels yesterday al San Rafael.
The Americans scattered the enemy and
captured seven prisoners, five rifles and
800 rounds of ammunition. They also de-
stroyed The rice stored in seven ware
houses.
The rebels are supposed to belong to the
command of Gen. Pho del PiIar who with
his main force, retreated to the north.
The reconnaissance win be continued,
following the rebels toward Maasin.
The United States transport Newport
will convey to the United States the lIgh-
teenth and last company of the Signal
Corps Volunteers the Nevada Cavalry and
various discharged soldiers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

1t will be OF interest to review the work
done by the Georgia team since ii first en-
tered the lists IN 1894. The existence OF
these annual rife contests was first
brought TO the attention Of Georgia marks
men by programmes received in Savan-
nah In August Of 1894.
Capt J. G. Postell was at that time first
sergeant Of the Georgia Hussars and upon
application to the Governor of Georgia
was appointed team captain, with authors
ity 10 select and enier a state team In tire
big matches. There was no time for pre-
nminary team work. and no opportunity
TO raise funds 10 cover the expense OF the
trip but after considerable difficulty just
twelve men were found 10 form the first
state team.
The members Of that team were ]. G.
Postell, +. c. Wilson. j. T. Shuprine. J..
G.. Nelson, A. S. Eichberg, G. s. Rich
Inond and Thomas Hunter OF the Georgia
Ilussars, Geo. 7. Cam, Henry Blum, Jr..
W. 3. Burpitt and l.. e. Welsh Of the
Guards, and j. r. jones, who was a mem-
Der OF the Burke Troop Of Waynesboro.
This team entered the Hilton trophy and
Interstate Military matches. and while its
record was lower than that of any other
team in each match, the contest showed
that winning teams could be developed
from the Georgia volunteers.
In the Regimental match, which Is at
<,-~nfinued ON Third Pagel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
JONES WILL NOT RESIGN.

His SON Says He Has No Intention of
Giving IL Up.
Washington, Sept flames K Jones,
Jr.. son of Senator Jones has arrived in
Washington after lengthy stay in Eu-
rope with his father. He stated that Sem
ator Jones has no intention OF resignlng
the Craftsmanship OF the national Demo-
cratic committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
THREATENS A FLoGGING.
OmciaI Who Thinks England VIII
BE an Easy Thing.

London, Sept s.--The johannesburg cor
respondent of the Times says:
"As showing the mental attitude of the
Beers, 1 quote the remark of an infuen-
tial government official supposed to be
an Englishman whose name, If disclosed,
would cause surprise Don't worry, he
said, We've licked the English twice al
ready and we will give them such fog
ging this time as they never got before F"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
MAY co TO PARLIAMENT.

Reported That Andrew Carnegie
VIII BE Candidate.
London, Sept. 8.--Andrew Carnegie, II Is
sald will be the next Liberal candidate for
Parliament Tor southerlandshlre.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
Jimtnez Return Triumphant.

Cape HaytIen. IIayti, Sept. 7.--Jiminez,
the leader OF the successful revolution, has
been received in triumph at Santiago.
Public feeling seems to be unanimously
in his favor as the candidate for the pres
idency
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
oHINAMAN KILLED A NEGRO.
Latter Owed Him Balance Of One
Cent for Laundry.

Cent for Laundry.
Charleston. s. c.. Sept News comes
from Georgetown. this state, that on Sat
urday Charley Chung. Chinese laundry
man, killed a young negro. James Por-
cher.
Chung claimed that balance of ! cent
was due him for laundry, a quarrel en-
sued, and the Chnaman fired a pistol ball
into the negros abdomen.
If Chung Is found guilty of murder he
will be the first Chinaman ever hanged in
South Carolina.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08
DoERs ARE CONCENTRATING.

Reported Positively They Are Coll
Iecting on the Border.
Cape Town, Sept. 8, Midnight.-The
Beers, It is stated positively, are concen-
trating on the border.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-08

ence as soon as Informed of the place
date and the names of the members who
are to take part in it.
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tC>uilnued on Third Page1
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Continued on Faith PAGE.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Swamp Land Case

Washington. April 5.--Thc United states
supreme court has rendered a decision
IN the case OF David Brown versus the
secretary of the interior. reviewing tho
title to certain lands In Oregon. Mr.. Brown
whom was the appellant set forth that
the lands IN question had been selected
under the swamp land grant to that
state and that such selection had been
certified by the secretary OF the Interior
then IN office. Mr. Teller; that after
wards Mr.. Vnas. his successor had en-
tered an order annulng and concelllng
tn. said certincation; that such action ON
the part Of Mr. Villas was invalid for
want OF jurisdiction and operated 10 cast
a cloud upon appellants title. lie therefore
asked that the present secretary OF the
interior be enjoined and restrained from
carrying into effect t.-e order Of secretary
Villas or in any way interfering with the
| title OF the appellant upder the certi-
fed selection In this case no patent had
| issued The court held that no legal H.
tie passes under the swamp grant until
the issuance Of patent; that while the le-
gal title remains In the general govern
ment. the department must be- permitted
10 proceed with its administration OF the
laws anecung mo disposition or said
lands
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Cuban Brigsnds.

Havan, April 5.-PlahIacion raids and
the carrying on of cattle Tff horses by
outlaws are reported today as taking
place I'm the province of Puerto Princi-
pie. Santa Cara, Mantanzas and Pinar
Dca Rlo. The Cuban troops ARE in the
district are chasing the mauders, no ".
$. troops thus far having been sent at
ter them.
The military administration intends to
suppress the brigands az wildly Separate
points by means Of The rural guards and
has no intention at present Of sending
the American cavalry or infantry through
an unknown or tangled country aiAer
these nimble thietves.
Six companies Of the i9th Iowa volun-
teers ieft today for Savannah by the
steamer San Antonio. The third Ken
tuck regiment now at Mantanzaa Will
leave soon. The transports Fitzpatrick
and Florida are due ~ arrive here by the
end Of the week and a day or two later
viii probably see a majority OF the vol-
untesrs now remaining In cuba, on their
Wnv homeward.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
WattersOn on Crist.

Albany Ca. April 5-lienry Watterson
Who lectured here tonight, gave out the
following statement:
The impression has gone out that in
statement recently made by a corresp5n-
cert OF the Courier Journal that the lace
Charles r. Crisp was "schemlng for a
senatorship when he died" was an edI-
torial utterance Especially has this idea
been unduly magnlded Ly certain news
papers whose ideas ana admiration f-r
Charles +. Crisp lacks a great deal Of ne
ing equal 10 my own
Thct ruth of the matter h that thc
statement over which so much commitio,
has been raised was made by a correspo l.
dent acting on his own responsibility ar,l
no; sufficiently tditcd. The pretense that
it WAS editoriaily sanctioned - absurd.
for no on who keeps in touch with Gar
- roliucs could fan 10 know ina. Mr..
Grip unanimous election was mat'e'
~ rd, few days wh-n ho died The mat
ter is 40 trivial tnot ordinarily ! wouL
not notice a.. tbt while soiourning he.'
faf D ftN asys T.. Voc section of Gsorsl'
where Mr.. Crisp lived cannot permit
to 10 Challenged"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
RICH MINERALS
OF all kinlS DOwn IN Che Incl.
an TerrisCry.

Kansas City Mo-, April s.-Robert L.
Owen, banker OF Muskogce. !. T.. ts a
guest fthe Midland. "Ths mineral
wealth OF the Indian Territory Is some
thing enormous" said he Yesterday to
a reporter for the Journal. ''The comDll-
cations OF titles to land uader the laws
aud treaties are holding that counsry
back, but It is only a matter OF few
years now until they will be straightened
out and capital will flow In
some Engusn captansts VINO were
down there few weeks ago expect to
develop the coal and oini lands on which
the hold leases. They are offered leases on
5000 acres by the Cudahav oil Company
whicn holds under parties OF the Creek
nation Mr.. T. n Sewers. who was with
the Enslshmen. represents the Cudahay
It Is said They secured their leases on
the authority Of the council Of the Crock
ration. The EnFlishmcn have large tracts
in the other nations
81 have examined the petroleum at Mus
kogee. and it g.. Of fine quality. The oil
Is traced from Neodesha. Kas.. where the
Standard OH Company refinery O. locat
ed. to the territory line and across. II is
found at Bartlesville. Chelsea, Fairland
and Muskogee
"In the Choctaw and Chlckasaw nations
they are allowed 10 lease coal and asphalt
lands. and the secretary has construed the
law so they may make other leases until
such time as an allotment shall be made.
In the Cherokee and Creek nations the
treaties Ignore leases and the status must
be scttled by courts.
When ] left Muskogce the Creeks we're
| there several thousand strong to maNo
claims for allotment. II VIII be years be-
fore the titles to the land are settled. for
there will be no less than 3OOo suits grow
out OF this allotment"
J. @. Wright, also Of Muskogee. arrived
yesterday and is a guest OF the Midland
lie Is Inspector for the government in the
Creek nation and s. here on official husi-
ness. lie met here Mr.. J w. Zeverly, who
represents the interior department IN the
prosecution OF the creek warrant frauds.
The issue will be made In the court next
month. Mr. Wright viii not discuss the
legal status OF anything that lies within
the border Of the Indian Territory for the
reason that he has to pass on the multi
farious points which grow out OF the con-
nlction OF laws, treaties and acts of the In
dian nations.
when asked n the cattlemen are safe
to remain In tho Creek nation. he declar-
To remain In the Creek nation he de-
cined to reply: he dld not know whether
they are leaving at the present time or
| preparing TO leave.
Mr. Zevely spoke for him zone word
spoken on these subjects by Mr. Wright
might influence men VINO have thousands
OF dollars at stake. These questions Will
come before the interior department and
may have 20 be decided In many cases in
the highest courts. Leases, mineral. pas-
uure and farming. are in many instances
| tangled or uncertain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Wrnt a New Cosyright.

London, April 5-The morning papers
Comment with sympathy and approval
puon a long letter which Alfred Austin
tne poet iautueate ADDRESSED TO COL
John Hay. the American secretary OF
state. from Florence, Italy. on March 25.
appealing on the ground of the unity
of the English speaking peoples for equal
copyright IN all English speaking coun-
tries for all books written In English.
The Standard In an editorial note, urge
u1at conyrgnt Detween Great Britsin
and the United states should be absolutely
reciprocal and suggests that the moment
Is propitlous for an International conven-
tion with the United States
The Times commenting upon the 'in-
genius and genial manner IN which Mr..
Austin introduces the question by point
Ing ot the demonstration occasioned by
Mr.. Kiplings illness as a proof of the
literary sympathy between the two coun-
tries. says
''lt will he interesting to hear Mr.. Hays
reply. for he Is a man OF letters, with an
audience on both sides Of the Atlantic
We rather suspect that an attempt to fs-
turh the existing arrangement might only
disturb hornets nest Perhaps Mr. Hays
reply viii throw light ON this important
point
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
A Great
Live Stock Journal.

THE PRAIRIE FARMER-a
weekly Agricultural and Live
Stock Journal-one dollar a
year. 1t is admittedly the lead
er of the agricultural and live
stock journals of the United
States. 1t covers the entire
field of agriculture, dairying,
live stock breeding and live
stock feeding. II is edited for
western farmers and stockmen
who carry on diversified work,
in fact it is the farmers news.
paper. The regular subscnp'
tion price is one dollar a year
but in order that every one OF
our readers may get it next year
we will send it full year with
the Weekly Leader for 20 cents
This low price may be with
dlawn anytime; we request oul
reA 1ers TO act promptly HAND
lin your orde or send it to us.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
No Change al Havana

Havana, April 5.-Rumors recently cir
culated to the effect that the headquarters
Of the governor general will soon be re-
moved to the city OF Santa Clara, are ab-
solutely denied by Governor General
Brooke II Il reported that hereafter the
editors OF newspapers will be responsible
for ar f4cles published by them Heretofora
Individual writer's have been held legally
accountable. and the editors have hired
scapegoats TO serve out sentences inn
posed for articles infrning the law.
Ernest Leo Conant and his assOclites on
the special commission inquIrlng into Iin-
vana finances, ia the course Of an ex-
haustlve report 10 the local authorities
today. estimate the eitys income on tho
new plan OF t2.lA.OcO a year, or twelve
per cent more than former estimates baa-
ed upon the old regime.
General Adna r. Chaffee and family
will sail for New York tomorrow.
A benefit performance Is being given this
evening at ple TNcon theatre In aid OF The
| Cuban soldiers
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Wage Trouble Settled

Washington, April 5-rhe trouble among
the Rock Island arseni employees al Dav-
EXPORT lowe 80 ~ whom failed 70 report
Tor daty today. has not beeu officially
brought 60 the attention Of acting secre-
tary MelkleJohn Mr Meikleiohn learned
NJ the renewed dicontent through the
press adyices. aud 81 o. likely the meter
viii b. taken up for action tomorrow lhe
Government has had trouble with the ar
senad cmployes before, considerable ep-
position ana discomfort following an or
der made some time ago by the commaa'
dant OF tha rasenal reclassifyins the em-
ployes The latter peuuoned the secrs'
tarv of war t1 return to their old csheduie
which has been in force prior TO the com
mandanrs order The secretary at thaI
dine made s thorough investigation an'
gave q hearing 10 an parties concerned
| resulting in the restoring Of the old wage
No word OF discontent had since reache
here.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Turned over 10 Civil Courts.

Atlanta Ga, April 5,--IAcutenant Frank
u. Curry. third Georgia volunteer mfan-
try who shot and killed private Leo lseid
battery /. sac0nd artillery last January,
az Savannah viii not De tried BY court
MARTIAL. but Will be delivered into the
hands % the ciWi AUTHORITIES. An order
was received from the war department
by the commanding general department.
or the gulf today directing that this be
done Lieutenant Curry. VINO Is now un-
der the military guard a. Agusta Win be-
discharged from the service and the civil
authorities at once be allowed 90 take
MIN in hand The delivery of tho pris-
oner To- the clvn authorizes was found De-
necef 40 y on account of the great scar
| city of sfIcers IN m department of the
| gulf. .i0 y OF whom are on on muster and
recruiting and also by the fact that the
regiments leaying Tor the Philippines
and cuba win carry fun quota Of OF
hcers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06

trouble are catarrh, DIR. Hartman 5
books should be read. These books are
mailed by the Pe-ru-na Medicine Co. 4,
Columbus, O., on application. They
define catarrh clearly aud scientifically
The following letter from the Hon.
Charles N. Vallandigham Of the Adju-
tant Generals Office, Columbus, O.,
bears on this point directly lie says:
Adjutant Generals Office,
Columbus, O., June %, 1897.
To 7Vkom ii may c0ac6yH.
have been troubled greatly with
indigestion and decided to try the
merits of Pe-ru-na as a remedy. |
found it TO be of great service. and
heartily recommend IL to any one so
troubled. | feel assured that they will
be benefited by giving it trial. &C. n.
Vallandigham.
Mr.. Vallandigham is n son Of Hon.
Clement l.. Vallandigham, has been
two terms in the Ohio Legislature, was
elected clerk of the Senate, and is now
in the Adjutant Generals Office His
letter is but one of many thousand on
file, showing the sterling qualities of
Pe-ru-na for catarrhal troubles
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06

Vancouver, d. c., April 5-Advices from
tho far East brought by steamer En-
press OF Japan state that a correspond
ent Of the North China Daily News gives
some remarkable Information regarding
the Russian progress In MaDchurh and
the northern provinces. lie points out
that whereas the only British subjects
who are permitted by treaty to own land
outside treaty limits are missionaries,
Russians In Manchurla are acquiring
land as they please ana are already work
ing mines. The railroad too. IA obviously
"A military one. and he asserts that there
are 10000 Russian troops at Port Arthur,
1900 at Kin Chou, 30 ar Lunchou, 200 at
Wa Fong-Lien 200 at New Chwang, go
at Haichiena, 200 al LAO Nana 30 al
Kirkin, 5000 at Haipton. north OF kirin,
and fact. Russian soldiers are all over
! Manchurla They are to be met with
even where the railroad does not touch,
In Hal China the Russians nave taken
shop and fortified 81 by mounting guns.
Al Lao Yang they have a site 2t1 yards
square where they are building barracks,
md 800 soldiers with twenty officers and
mining engineers are quartered there,
out side the Gay they arepurchaslng land
mer The Chinese officials and people are
much afraid Of the intruders. who do Just
as they like and square any remonstranei
with few dollars.
Visitors to the locality cannot move
without being shadowed by Russians
A. there Is no railway and the brnncl
lline which Is projected Will not reacl
there for two or three years the pre-
ence Of soldiers seems unnecessary.
At HaipOn. whore the railway vii
branch on from the main line 10 Vlados
tOck there are Russian settlements VII
20 900 soldiers. II Is Instructive TO com
pare this military occupation win IN
railway IN which British capitalists hav
their money a good road with stone eul
bankments and workshops along the lin'
: where carriages and bridges ARE beln
built and yet not one British soldier /
protect the properly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Republicans VIA Out.

Providence. II. /. April, the citizens
Of Rhode Island balloted today for state
officers. including governor, lieutenant
governor. secretary OF state, attorney SEN
eral and treasurer and members Of the
general assembly.
There were four tickets In the field
headed respectively by Elisha Dyr, rep
ublican candidate for governor; George "
Green democratic; Thomas +. Herrlck
socialist labor. and Joseph A. Peekhaln
prohibiuonist
The only issue 10 the election was ~
the adoption OF the revised constitution
which failed last November TO receive th'
necessary three-hfths Of ali tn votes c1I
but was given a large M .ority.
4 The state election today resulted In
Republican Victory though the democrat
made gains In many localities. The entir
Coluubus. Ohio. April 5-A special L
the State Journal from Junction city. D
says.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Jamaica Wants to Be Anuex d.

Kingston. Jamaica. April J.-Sir Augus-
tus Hemmlng. the governor and the rep
resentatWcs nave 1aiied % reach lhe
hoped for compromise on the critical Is
sues that have been pending for several
weeks. The governor declining TO WITH
draw the additional official members, the
tarin bin was forced through The rep
reeentauyes then entered an unanimous
protest. and b "a thought that this viii
| fire the movement TO Join the Leeward is'
lands and 10 demand annexation 10 th'
United States.
I Thus far no sensational popular aefn
/ on stratlons against the government Al
| utude are reported
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Regarding Dewsys Health.

Washington, April 5.-Admiral Van Rey-
pen, surgeon general Of the navy. said to-
day that all the recent reports received
from Manila showed that Admiral Dewey
was in excellent health. The surgeon of
the Boston has recently arrived back
from Manila station and the surgeon gen
eral specially inquired Of him as TO Ad-
nlral DsWey's health. The response was
most enthusiastically. showing that from
the standpoint IA naval surgeon. close
ly identified with the admiral, he was In
as good tealth a. could BE- epected " such
climate
Admiral Van Reypen Is just back from
California. where he Inspected the hos
| pitfalls at Mare Island and determ ned up
on extensive changes. Tho Eucaiyptui
trees Indigenous 20 that locality havi
thrust their roots into the sewer OF the M
val hospital there. cipoklng them up q
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-04-06
Government TO Take
Charge OfIndian Schools

South MsAlester 1. 7. April 5-Ine pres
ldent has appointed j. W. schoenfelt' OF
Wyoming. United stotes Indian Agent ~
the hve civilized tribes and Dwight W.
futile. of Connecticut chairman OF the
townsite board for Muscogee,
The department of 'he Interior Is COO
videring the advisabnity of taking charge
of an OF the schools IN the Indian terri
tory. both Indian ana white. Commission
er Jones mas written superintendent Ben
edict for tull Information In regard TO the
Indan territory schools and as soos as
his reply Is received some plan VIII be
mapped out.