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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
SNOW STORM IN RICHMOND.
The Flood Has subsidized But Much
Damage Was Done.

Richmond, Va, March THE snow
storm which set in about p o'clock last
night continued until early afternoon to-
day. II was accompanied by cold wind
which made II somewhat blizzard like. II
did not much Interfere with traffic. how
ever. The street car lines soon had their
tracks cleared Of the snow and their cars
running
The food situation improved, as the
water has been subsiding all day. Both
the lower and the upper gas works are
In a disabled condition, however, The water
having last night flooded the engine rooms
of the works, and the supply OF gas on
hand having been exhausted, the city to-
night Is without gas light. IL Is expected
that this condition will be remedied by to-
morrow night.
The waters have gradually fallen away
from the tracks of the James river divis-
ion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway,
but no trains have been run on that line
to-day. IL is expected that traffic win be
resumed tomorrow
Fulton. the southern suburb Of the city,
is stlli cut Off from street car communi-
cation with the city proper. The water
to-day, however, disappeared from Main.
Franklin and Cary streets, Richmond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
FIRE IN JAMESTOWN'S HOLD.
OLD DOMINION LINERS EXCITING
RUN UP THE BAY.

Fire Signals Were Set and Tugs
Went to the Rescue-Capt. Boar
Was Making Sixteen Knots and
Refused to StOp-He Was Deter
mined to Reach the DOck-Passen-
gers Excited on Long Branch, But
Soon Gained Down.
New York, March with the merchant
marine code flags IN. M" flying from the
top of her foremost the steel screw steam
ship jamestown, the crack vessel of the
Old Dominion Line, from Norfolk, was
sighted by the Sandy Hook observer at
$40 o'clock this afternoon,
The two flags fiuttering at the steamers
foretop meant that the ship. which car
red 112 souls, passengers and crew, and
miscellaneous cargo, worth nearly a quar-
ter of a million dollars, was on fire.
The jamestown was then under full
speed and approaching the bar. The ma
rine observer flashed the intelligence that
the ship was entering the harbor in need
of prompt help. 1t was followed a few
minutes later with the reassuring informa-
ton that as the jamestown rounded the
Hook there were no smoke or flames visi-
bic, and that the steamships Bowie, Trave
and Havana. both inward and outward
bound were in che vicinity of the Old Do
minion Liner and could render assistance
If necessary.
FirebOats to the Rescue.
Word that the jamestown was on fire,
n1aIyiOo haT wa ri v al
full speed, was conveyed to the officials
of the Old Dominion Line. and they at
once sent the wrecking steamboat William
CohEey from quarantine to her. The fire
boat New Yorker also went down the bay
to meet the burning ship.
While these prepare tons were being
made the jamestown was blowing through
the water at 16-knot an hour speed in
direction of the Narrows. stiff wind
was blowing across the incoming vessels,
sweeping her from bow 10 stern. Capt.
Richard B. Boaz was on the bridge, mis-
one idea being TO get his ship to her pier
as quickly as possible.
The smoke was first seen issuing from
the fore matches at 8 O'Clock p. M to-
day, and the crew was called to fire quar-
ters. Everything was done to prevent the
spread of the fire, and full steam was put
on for a swift run to the pier The fire
boat met the burning steamer at quaran-
tine. but Capt. Boaz refused to stop and
call to the commander on the fire boat
to follow him to the pier.
Reached Her Dock All Right.
Just about two hours after the outbreak
the Old Dominion liner had reached her
dock and in few minutes all the passen-
gers were landed There had been some
excitement among the passengers off
Long Branch, where the seas were run
ming high, but by the time the lower bay
was reached, safety was assured.
During the run up several streams of
water and steam were thrown into the
hold, and after reaching the dock the fire
was extinguished after few hours work
1t is believed the fire started in some
bales of cotton which were slowed with
a collection Of general cargo in the for
ward holds. 1t is not known as yet what
damage has been done to the cargo, but
the vessel herself was practically unn-
jured. Capt. Boaz says that the fire had
been burning a long time before it was
discovered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
BRIBERY IN PENNSYLVANIA.
HIGH PRICES WE'RE OFFERED FOR
LEGISLATORS VOTES.


MoyIes Promised Criste 81 900 to
Move for Reconsideration on the
McCnrreII BiII-EngIer Was offered
$500 to Vote for decentralization.
Ex-senator CoyIe Charged with
Offering the Bribe-suppOsed ta
Have Been Working for Quay.
HARRISBURG Pa, March IA meeting OF
the committee to inquire into the charges
OF bribery in connection with the passage
of the McCarren jury bill in the House,
was held this evening, and developed some
sensational testimony.
The first witness called was Col. George
Knox Mccain, STAFF correspondent at Har-
risburg of the Philadelphia Press Mr..
Mccain said that Peter j. Criste, repre-
sentative from Northumberland county,
told him that he was approached by ex-
Representative Thomas Moyles of Wilkes
barre. and told him that IL would be worth
81, 600 to him to vote for the reconsideration
of the bill
John p. Dryer also Of the Press, testi-
fed that Representative John Engler Of
Lyeoming county. told him that he met
tive of Wifamsport and escorted him to
the Bolton House. Harrisburg, where they
met ex-senator John J. Coyle of Schuyl-
kin county. Mr. Coyle told Engler that he
understood he was Roman Catholic and
asked him to vote for the bill because
Archbishop Ryan wanted Il to become a
law.
offered $500 for His Vote
The witness said Coyle told Engler no
would pay him $500 to vote for the bin. and
put his hand In his pocket and said he
would give him 5000 al once. Coyle said he
used 10 do this when he was a member
of the legislature, and that If Engler would
go along on this bill. he would put him
| in" on several other bills and that he could
make more on the outside than his salary
as member of the House.
Mr.. Engler testified that Costello met
him at the Bolton House and took him
to a room at the Lochiel Hotel and intro
duced him to ex-senator Coyie. Costello
left che room and Coyle asked the witness
how he felt on the McCarrell bill. Coyle
said he used 10 be In the legislature and
said he took everything that came his
way.
Engler corroborated Dryers testimony
as to Coyles alleged offer of $500 to vote
for the bill and 10 pay the balance when
the witness voted, and that II Engler
would so along on this ball he would take
him in on five or SIX other bills.
Moyles Promised Criste $1,000.
Mr.. Crlste said he knew Moyles ana
was q member Of the House with him In
1893 Moyles told witness that there were
three" IN II II he would vote for the
bill Moyles saw the witness subsequent-
ly, ana asked him TO vote for the recon-
slderation of the bill. Moyles was under
indictment in Luzern county for conspir-
acy, and said he was anxious to have the
bill passed.
An hour later Moyles called Crlste out
into the hallway and urged him 10 move
for the reconsideration OF the McCarren
bin. Moyles told Crste what to say when
he made the motion and promised IL he
made the motion there would be $1,000 i'm
1t for the witness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08

RESCUE OF BARUNGA's CREW.
Saved at Sea by British steamer
Cape COrrientes.

Saved at Sea by British Steame r
Cape COrrientes.
Baltimore March 1.-THE British steamer
Cape Correntes, Capt. Metcalf. which ar
rived here to-day from Shields, brought
the information Of brave rescue made
at sea. on'Jan. Is. In about latitude 10 and
longitude 80, the steamer sighted a YES
sci in distress, which proved to be the
Russian bark Barunga, Capt. Sandman,
which sailed from Ship Island on Dec. 49,
with a cargo of lumber for Dieppe.
When Capt. Metcalf sighted the vessel
she was water-logged and partly dismast-
ed. Al o'clock p. m, life saving crew
from the steamer in charge of Chief ON.
Ger Charles Johnson, started to resclie the
Barungas crew. He first brought back
Mrs. Sandman and three children. The
little ones were boy. three and half
years old, 2-year-old girl, and 4-months
old baby. IL was o'clock at night when
the last Of the Barunga's crew were on
board the Cape Corrientes
The machinery Of the steamer was out
OF order when the rescue was made, and
Capt. Metcalfe bore for ST. Michaels,
where he arrived Feb. TO- Capt sund-
man and the seventeen others rescued
from the Barunga were landed at that
port.
The Barunga was formerly the iron bark
Apelles, built In London IN 1868 by j. &
w. Dudgcon. She registered 1880 tons
gross and was owned by X A. Sandman
Of Manehamn Russia. On Feb. 2, the
steamer Comlno, New Orleans, from Liv-
erpool, stood by the abandoned Barunga
in lat. IS, long. 30. She disappeared dur
ing the night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
WANTS WALKER TO BE a CADET
Georgia VIII Get Only Three Places
Under the Army Bill.

washington. March 7.--(SpeciaD. Mr.
Fleming was one of the Presidents callers
to-day. He is urging the President to
appoint young Mr.. Walker of Augusta as
a cadet to West Point. He was also urg-
ing on the President the Communication of
The sentence Of certain Minnesota soldiers
who were recently concerned in some
trouble at the camp near Augusta.
Three second lieutenancies make up the
sum total of the positions which Georgia
h TO have under the army bill. The Presi-
dent so stated to-day TO both Congress-
man Livingston and Congressman Bart
lett Both of these Georgians saw him in
the interest of asplrants for STAFF positions.
Judge Bartlett urged the appointment Of
Capt. Bell Of Macon, and Col Livingston
supported several men Ia different parts
of his district.
one of these three places has already
been provided for. and perhaps two. That
leaves but one place open 10 the state.
There are hundreds Of applicants. Many
of these are. however. barred by The age
limit, which is from q to q.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
TWO BARGEs WENT ADRIFT.
steamer Tried 10 Pick Them Up But
without Success,

without success.
New York, March THE steamer San
TUT, with the coal laden barges Algierson
and Alabama in tow, all three vessels
bound from Newport News for Boston.
passed Fire Island early this morning
laboring badly in the storm.
When off Lone Hill life saving station
the tow line parted and the barges went
adrift. The Santult tried to pick up the
barges again, but they drifted dangerously
towards the shore and had to throw out
their anchors to prevent going on the bar.
A heavy sea was running and the wind
was blowing, causing the barges to dra 2
their anchors. AS soon as the Algierson
struck the bar, the life savers shot a line
across her and took off the crew of six
by the breeches buoy.
Just before dark the wind changed and
carried the Algierson off the bar, and the
crew were sent back on her. They report
ed that she was in good condition, and not
taking water.
The Alabama's cable held through the
storm and she was in no danger. The
Santuit made repeated efforts to get the
Alabama, but gave up when the wind
changed and put the barge out of danger.
The Algierson, however, remained so
close to the bar that the Ssntuit could not
go 10 her, and she started for New York
in the evening for assistance to get her
tow off.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
STILL LACKING IN SENSATION.
Evidence About All Taken in the
Pinckney Inquest.

Charleston, $. c., March 1.-THE Piuck-
ney inquest is rapidly drawing to close,
and still no evidence has been given to
substantiate any OF the Wild rumors that
have been rife in the city for the past
week.
All the members of the detective bureau
went on the stand to-day and swore that
no effort has been made by the police de-
partment to hush up the matter, or any
thing connected with It. They swore that
they had been working their best on the
case, and that they had no facts in regard
TO 1t which had not been given to the pub
lc
The other witnesses examined all give
evidence In minor points In support of the
footpad theory
The testimony will probably all be in by
tomorrow. II is safe to predict that the
verdict will be to the effect that Mr..
Pinckney came to his death from wounds
received at the hands of two negroes, TO
the Jury unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
M'KINLEY WILL COME SOUTH.
Party May Take the Dolphin Here
for short Cruise.

Washington, March THE President to-
day definitely decided to take a short trip
South for a rest, his destination being
ThomasvilIe, Ca, where he win be the
guest of Senator Hanna.
The President will be accompanied by
Mrs. Mckinney and some of their relatives,
who are at present stopping al the White
House. y Is the purpose Of the President
10 make this trip one exclusively for rest,
50 he win make no speeches and hopes to
be relieved OF public attentions as much as
possible.
1t Is possible that II the weather favors,
the presidential party will go to Savannah
from Thomasville ana go on board the
Dolphin, on which they will make short
voyage on the warm waters OF Florida and
Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
KIPLING is cONvALEscENr.
No Information of His Daughters
Death Has Reached Him.

Death Has Reached Him.
New York, March 7,--Mr Doubleday to-
night reported both Rudyard Kipling and
his little daughter, Elsie, as slowly, but
surely, convalescing.
Mr. Kipllng has not yet been Informed
of the death Of his child. Josephine, and
he will not be told until he is practically
well. She was his favorite and the ply
siclans dread the possibility of an i'll re-
suit should he learn Of her death in any
manner
Some Of the more important cablegrams
and messages are daily read to Mr.. Kipling
and occasionally he Is allowed to read
them himself. Every such message is
carefully censored. however, to prevent
the father from reading even an allu-
sion to his loss. Great quantities of
flowers continue to be sent to the Gren-
oble by friends OF the ISiplIngs.
At 10 O'Clock tonight Mr. Doubleday
said that Mr. Kpling had done splendldly
during the day. and had made more pro-
gress toward recovery than on any preced-
ing day.
Mrs Kipling, accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs. DIR. Durham, and DR.. Conland
of Brattleboro, W.T. early to-day seft the
hotel, where the author lies. Shortly after
2 o'clock they returned with flowers in
their hands. It was presumed that they
had been to the funeral OF Mr.. Kipllngs
daughter Josephine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
BRITAIN ENTERTAIvs CANNON.
Increased Cordially Between Lon
don and Paris.

London, March IN. Paul Cambon,
French ambassador to Great Britain, was
the principal guest. this evening at the
banquet of the London Chamber of Com
merce
In reply TO toast. the French ambas-
sador said that peace and war no longer
rested with government, but with the
people. He noted with great pleasure the
determination of the promoters of com
merce in Great Britain and France TO aug
ment the cordially Of the relations be-
tween the two nations and TO foster 'that
real spirit Of cancellation by which all diff
ferences can be readily settled"
These utterances of VI. Cambon are par
ticularly notable as rejecting the improve
ment in the relations between London aud
Paris.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
BRopnRIcK GIVES DETAILS.
Threatened BOmbardmont of Muscat
Upheld by England.

London, March 1.-THE parliamen airy
secretary of the foreign Office, Right Hon.
William 81. John Brodericz, answering a
question by Sir Charles Dixie Radical,
in the House of Commons to-day, gave
a different complexion 10 the Muscat in
cident than the version which the French
minister of foreign affairs, NJ. Delcasse,
furnished to the Chamber of Deputies
yesterday.
Mr. Broderick said that by the original
concession, secretly obtained in March,
1898. France secured land upon which she
would have been at liberty to hoist ler
flag and build Qualifications Immediately
after the proceedings became known
Great Britain declared that 10 he con-
trary to the treaty of 1862, and The Sui
tan was required to cancel the lease which
was annulled. The under secretary added:
I'VE have not expressed disapproval Of
the action of the British agent who acted
under instructions, and Lord Salisbury in
formed the French ambassador On. Paul
Cambon) on several occasions that he con-
sidered the British contention absolutely
right and that 1t was impossible to recedc
therefrom. NJ. Delcasse's statement omit
ted to mention that he stated to the Brit
ish ambassador (Sir Edmund j. Monson)
a few days ago that he had heard nothing
Whatever OF any french acquisition OF land
on the Littoraf OF Muscat. therefore the
French agent must have exceeded his in
strue lions
1--WE hold that the action of the British
agent in threatening commandment of
Muscat was absolutely right. BY the
convention of 1862, there is nothing to pro-
hibit France from Having a coal store
at Muscat, providing there is no eonces-
sion of territory, and It is understood
France viii avail herself of power sub
ject to those limitations"
In the Chamber of Deputies yesterday
the minister of foreign affairs, M Del
casse, answering question on the subject
of the Muscat incident, declared that the
facts were that the British resident sum
moned the Sultan to withdraw conces-
sion to France for coal depot on creek
near Muscat. The Sultan thereupon ask
ed France to return the deed of the con-
cessicn and France refused. The Sultan
then cancelled the concession. Great
Britain, however, quickly admitted
Frances right to the coallng depot and
expressed deep regret al the Incident.
France thus obtained prompt and COM
plete satisfaction and the incident was
considered closed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
ANOTHER ATTACK EXPECTED.
hut American Position mt water
Works Is a Strong One.

Manila March g. 1920 a. m.-The rebels
are busily preparing their defenses at va
l'o"S points, and are most aggressive near
can PEDRO Macati, where their sharp
shooters maintain a persistent annoyance
ocoeI battery, on the hilltop, is the CEN
yer OIL hre from both sides Of the river.
Gen. Hale withdrew his outposts from
oe leIt oank Of the stream and Is now
OGcupying his original position.
uither trouble is probable in the vicin-
NY oil the water works, when the rebels
h i1Iy, put 1t would be almost an impossi-
my LOT them TO interfere with the water
ton. - "a Jul Posl-
day than yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
schooner wilIinms nurned.

Nassau, N. r.. March 1.-THE British
schooner Mary II. Williams, from Jackson
vile 10 Nassau with cargo OF quick lime,
was set on fire by the wetting of re cargo
and totally destroyed on the Banks on
Feb. q. The crew was rescued by the
British schooner Ehle. The Mary H. VIII
iiams was an old vessel Of 120 tons, owned
in Nassau, N. Z.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
RevoIutlon In venezueIa.

Caracas, Venezuela, March 1.-THE gov
eminent troops have captured the city OF
Calabozo. capital Of the new state of Qua
rico. In which the revolution led by Gen.
Ramon Guerra, supported by the Crespo
weeks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
SCHOONER BRABRooK WRECKED.
Crew of Eight Rescued by Gull
shoaI Life saving Service.

Cape Henry, Va, March THE three
masted schooner Alfred Brabrook, Capt.
Garland, from Booth Bay, Me. for
Charleston, S. c., ice-laden, was stranded
during a heavy gale and thick snowstorm
at Gulf shoaf life-savng station, North
Carolina twenty-five miles north of Hat
teras.
The crew Of eight men were saved by the
life-saving crew from Gull Shoal station
by means Of the breeches buoy. and are
now being cared for at the station. The
vessel and cargo are probably total loss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
EAGAN HAS GONE OUT WEST.
He VIII visit His Son who Has
Plantations I'm Honolulu.

Washington, March 7.-commissary Gen
eral Charles p. Eagan, who has remained
in Washington since the courtmartiaI eus-
pending him from the service for his at
tack on Gen. Miles, left Washington to-
night for the West.
He will 90 TO San Francisco. and thence
embark for Honolulu. whore he has q son
who is largely interested in coffee nianta-
tons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
WILL SETTLE FAsHoDA CASE.
France Entitled to Commercial
Outlet on the Nile.

Paris, March THE following semi-ohi-
cial note was issued this evening:
"A satisfactory settlement between
France and Great Britain of the questions
arising out Of the Fashoda incident may be
expected within fortnight The delimi-
tations of the respective territories has SO
far advanced that the starting points and
general direction of the frontier have al
ready been arranged, and Great Britain
has admitted that France is entitled to
commercial outlet on the Nile
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
MADE THE INSURGENTS MOVE.
Hale's and Wheaton's Men Ran Them
From the Water Works.


Manila, March I. 1910 p. m.-Detach-
ments of Cen Hale's and Gen. Wheaton,s
oreades were engaged for two hours this
morning, clearing the country in front of
thelr lines on both sides of the river the
enemy concentrating with The apparent
purpose Of cutting off the garrison at the
water work
Inc rebels bolted at the first sign of the
auyahce' but they separated into small
OQdles and kept up a running fire.
ny series Of rapid advances, followed
py hank movements, the enemy was com
We'ely routed as far out as Guadalupe. on
left 0'ii" o'A -'iie
The casualties reported are Cant
- Brien of Company f, First Wyoming
lolunteers, and two men slightly wound
eu' me rebel loss was heavy. No rebels
We're visible at noon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
HAD TO GIVE OUT RATIONs.
""ui'ions at Santiago May Cause
Considerable TroubIa

considerable Trouble.
''''tiago' March z-CoL Hood cables
nom hoiguin that intense excitement pre-
vans there owing to the cessation Of pub
WORKS and that mass meeting has
o'en heid' at which the action of the
0"l'ed States military authorities at Ha-
wan aasd was condemned as false economy"
C as 'he ''reslt of Capitalization"
ins 10 Inc pressing necessities of the
r'Se' Coi' Hood says he has issued indleent
IONS, IONS to 1900 heads of families. suddenly
,tlo"h out of employment He fears that
tn,i e WIN be large increase in the Grim
maj classes of his district.
nro,'is.lcaiy the same news from other
inora,, ,0es mas reached here. Meanwhile
money enough is lying idle in nc ha ,,,i,e
60 pay all that is due and to keen tna nm,
al work. W ~ Aesp the men
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
now THE MONEY WILL RE srxr
'S VIII BE Paid S3,OOO,OOO in
Gold and Silver Coin.

OIu and Silver Coin.
"'siihston' March 7-Although the
''inet was in session to-day an hour
'''eer than usual. the entire time was
=. 1e'pied IN the discussion of comparative
" unimportant details
ne ie secretary Of War stated that he had
rs,rtr, a requlsition on the treasury de-
the C,,u LOT SS'OooW0 with which to pay
tbt. Cuoah army, and an installment OF
lhis sum will be sent at once 70 tTa,,a,.
lor distribution 49," ana
f., ne treasury officials say the e.. 900 900
~ Ue PAID the Cubans will be made nm
:, 90 NSlo,oOO In five dollar gold pieces .
eLoo'VoO In silver dollars; $4,000 IN fiftv,
oent pieces; $4,000 in quarters; 5000 dimes
una 5000 in nickels. This allotment ~
we various sums Is in accordance win
'''e wishes of the Cubans themselyes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-08
A SENSATION AT ToULoN.
Reported Find of Dynamite at the
Government Arsenal.

Toulon, March IA sensation has been
caused by a report that three dynamite
cartridges were found to-day behind the
Toulon arsenal, and by the further re-
port that some person, not yet Unidentified,
had fired three revolver shots al an arsen-
al sentry, none of them, however taking
effect