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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
FUNSTON LED A QUICK CHARGE.
Ahsurgent Losses Were Heavy in
Two Fights Yesterday.


Manila, May 24-Gens. Macarthur and
Funston, with the Kansas and Montana
regiments and the Utah battery. have
dispersed 800 insurgents, who were en-
trenched on the railroad beyond San Fer
rando, near Santa Arita.
The American scouts were fired upon
from the trenches unexpectedly, and
Withdrew. The firing was heard at San
Fernando and Gen. Macarthur assem-
bed his troops and marched quickly aft
er the scouts.
Inc Montana regiment fanked the
trenehes on the left and the Kansas reg
iment attacked the enemy's right flank.
Gen. Funston leading the charge at the
double quick
Inc lnsurgent loss was heavy, many
prisoners were captured and it is reported
twenty Americans were wounded
Had Some Hard Fighting.
Two companies of the Third Infantry
and two companies of the Twenty-second
Infantry, forming Cen Lawton's rear
guard, returning from San Miguel to Ba-
hnag, yesterday, escorting a signal marty
which was picking up wire laid with Gen.
Lawtons expedition, found that the IN
surgents had reoccupied the country and
hard hghting followed from daylight un-
I'll the Americans camped at night.
But the troops completed their work
though harrassed by the enemy.
One American was killed and fourteen
were wounded. The troops captured
twenty prisoners and thirty rifles.
1t developed to-day that five men. in
stead of one, were drowned by the sink
ing of a raft, loaded with soldiers of the
Fourteenth Regiment at the Pasig ferry.
Twenty insurgents were killed and forty
were wounded in the engagement with
Maj. Bell, a reconnoitering. party, consist
ing of two companies of the Fourth Cav
airy, in the vicinity of Santa Arita, yester
day.
LawtOn's Excellent Work
Gen. Lawton, with most of his troops
has arrived at Maolos His expedition
marched 12o miles in twenty days. had
twenty-five fights captured twenty-eight
towns, destroyed 100000 bushels of rice, and
only lost six men killed and thirty-one
wounded On the other hand, Gen. Law
ton estimates that his troops killed 400
insurgents and wounded double that num-
ber.
The Oregon and Minnesota regiments are
returning to Manila.
The Spanish newspaper Ocenanic has
been suppressed for publishing seditious
editorials.
The United States commissioners and
many American officers celebrated Queen
Victorias birthday to-day on board the
British frst-class cruiser Powerful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
PERRY's WIFE WAS CAPTURED.
Mob still in Pursuit of the Slayer of
Frank Evans.

FRANK Evans.
OlVer Ga, May 24.-It now develops
that the tragedy which resulted in the
Killing of Frank Evans and the wounding
u D. Is. Proctor, who is not expected TO
A'e by Sam Perry, a notorious negro, last
hsAt near Cameron, was The result of the
Nhpudence of Perry's wife, who was v:Eely
abusing Mr. Proctor's children and ours
ing white folks" in general.
frank Evans, who heard the woman,
stepped UP and offered resentment. AS he
uia SO. Perry, the woman's husband rush
~ Out OF the house with drawn revolver
ana began shooting at Evans.
Evans fell at the first shot and died with
ou. eroan.
o thls juncture Mr.. Proctor appeared
"a "a, 5Le scene and was shot down in his
ppalAs' p' TWO shots entering his body. Mr..
H., ~. .ot S son was also shot at, but was nor
1ar iHomas Lee, another prominent citi.
rbat tushed toward the negro and was
pul not seriously
ba-orI5 began TO reload his pistol. bua
bratL ne could do so, Brown Evans. a
Y"eI OF The murdered man. appeared
aud ,.t,. cried at the top of his voice @He has
n'.'sa IT, my only brother, and win kin him
III n. taxes me a lifetime"
am l"y negro ran. and though shot al by
- posSee which had gathered, escaped
~ ~ Gie woods. The negro woman had al
Th escaped during the excitement.
IN le woman was captured this afternoon
90 swamp near Halcyondale. and il is
H. ! IS not improbable that she will be
borI she was trying to join her hus-
'I9u when captured
c-a,...y IS still at large but is being
60 pursued by a large posse, and If
''''red it is believed he will be lynched.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
GEoRcrANs' wonK WAS GOOD.
south erIand Reports on the Bruns-
wick NnvnI Reaerves.

Washington, May 2L-Lieut. souther-
land, in charge of the naval militia, has
received a preliminary report on the work
done by the Georgia naval militia during
the recent cruise OF the Prairie, which
lnaugurated the scheme Of summer cruises
along the coast.
It shows that the work OF the reserves
was particularly good, In view Of the fact
they had never before been to sea or had
the use OF government ship. That their
gunnery was good is shown by their
smashing one Of the targets.
The technical report OF the board OF Of
ficers appointed TO pass on the work In de-
tail Is that 1t was fair" which is said
to be a good showing for a first cruise.
The Prairie Is now out with the North
Carolina Naval Reserves, and on her re-
turn viii take out the Virginia Naval
Militia, sailing June 8.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
WE'RE NOT STRONG ENOUGH.
Color Line Was Not Drawn by Nor-
folk Light Artillery.

Norfolk, Va. May A.--The Norfolk Light
Artillery Blues emphatlcally deny the
statement published In Washington pa
per to the effect that they refused to take
part In the jubilee military parade at the
national capital Tuesday because preced-
ed in the procession by a negro battalion.
The Blues say that the color question
had nothing whatever TO do with their re-
fusal. and was not even considered. They
we're only twenty-four strong. and, feeling
that their command would appear nsig-
nifcant In the parade, in comparison with
fun or larger commands, they decided not
10 enter Ii.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
TELEGRAM WAS OPTIMISTIC.
Believed Manila Campaign viii Be
Pushed Right Along.

Washington, May 24.-The general tone
of President Schurman's dispatch receiv-
ed by Secretary Hay from Manila last
night is optimistic, indicating a belief
that the Filipino commissioners will sue
ceed in prevailing upon their people to
accept the terms held out in the Presi-
dents instructions, touching the form of
government for the islands.
1t is fully expected that the campaign
will be pushed by Gen. otis regardless
of season or condition all through the
to the terms described, the insurgents
terminate hostilities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
win Meet ON june 10.

Richmond. May 2l-stste Democratic
Chairman Ellyson has called the STATE
committee 20 meet here June 10 to receive
the communication the representatives Of
the May conference desire TO lay before
the committee with reference to calling a
state convention 10 nominate a United
States senator The executive committee
will meet with the state committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
''ho0 CTlON OF COTTON RATES.
''i Order Issued TO the Rail-
roads TO show Cnusc.

''"l Order Issued TO the Rail-
roads TO show Cnusc.
-''anla May 2i--The formal order cit
"S Inc railroads to show cause why the
1'''n rates should not be reduced. men,
.''"ea ia these dispatches last night as
,,1''ns been authorized by the Railroad
c,.l. c,s.ll.'lAssioners, was sent out to-day by
Nno'Fm1n Trammel.
ans. hotiee requires the roads TO file their
of s'S III writing by June 27. the time
Coz next regular meeting day Of the
rr.1. omission, and they are called upon 10
dgofo.n .ne proposition for a 20 per cent. re-
hot nan ian Irammel Is the author Of the
tbs "' lie said to-day when sending out
ben Nolees that he has for some time
rs,es .4se.ined TO the belief that the cotton
The ,sld slould be revised and the purpose of
srbro..e sent citation IS 10 have the roads
ogeb p't the statistics necessary 10 thor
e0ihprehension Of the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

Washington, May 24.-The navy depart
ment is making ready to receive the cap
tured and raised Spanish cruiser Reina
Mercedes at the Norfolk navy yard If II
can succeed in allaying the apprehensions
of the people of Norfolk as to the safety
of the movement. Surgeon General Van
Reypen has recommended that the Mer-
cedes be brought to the Norfolk navy yard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
MAY LEAVE SAVANNAH OUT.
Said the sOuthern's Florida Line
Will Not Come Here.

Norfolk Va, May 24.-The Southern
Railway is to build line of its own from
Columbia, S. c., to Jacksonville, Fla, as
a result of the recent purchase by the
Williams syndicate of the Florida Cen
trail and Peninsular Railway.
The system viii build an air line from
Alendale, S. c., the Southern terminus of
the Carolina Midland Railroad, which IL
recently acquired to Jacksonville, and 1t
is stated that the city OF Savannah is to
be left out Of the line, the new road not
touching the Georgia seaport by some
twenty-five miles.
This~will, If true, make the Savannah
people protest. The report Is based on in
formation from Ra,eigh, which comes ap-
parently from Southern sources.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
TRAINING SHIP INSPECTED.
The Glacier About Ready for Her
Long Trip to Manila.

Norfolk, Va, May 4.-The naval board
of inspection, headed by Rear Admiral
Rogers, to-day began the work OF inspect
ing the apprentice training ships Essex
and Alliance and the gunnery practice
ship Lancaster in Hampton Roads.
Later the board went aboard the ship
Glacier TO inspect her, preparatory to her
voyage to Mania, with provisions for the
army and navy. The ship was put through
her PAGES, making a fast run TO the Vir-
ginia Capes and return. Her general sta
bility test, ii Is stated, was satisfactory to
the board She viii not be detained longer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
He WIN Revise His nook.

Denver, Col. May 24.-The heresy OF
Rev. DR. Foster, who occupies the chair
of systematic theology in the theological
seminary at Lebanon, Tenn, received at
tention in the Cumberland Presbyterian
general assembly to-day. DR.. Foster says
now that he has been misunderstood, ana
that he will revise his book and make
himself clearer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
ADVISING CUBAN SOLDIERS.
sanguiIIy and Others Tell Them Not
to Take the $75.

Havana, May M.-The Sanguillys, La
Cret. Vidal. Mayia Rodriguez, and all
the late members of the Cuban military
assembly, aided by the opposition news
papers, are advising he Cuban soldiers
the souvenirs Of their heroic struggle for
liberty, and mot to part with honor for
S75."
Gen. Brooke, of course, will proceed
with his programme, without needing the
oppositOn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
HENRY M'DoNALD's SUICIDE.
Preachers Son Who Has Made Sew
ernI Attempts Before.

Atlanta. May 2L-News was received
here tonight Of the suicide in Baltimore of
Henry Mcdonald, Jr., son of Rev. Dr..
Henry Mcdonald, pastor Of the Second
Baptist Church.
DR.. Mcdonald was telegraphed the sad
intelligence. Young Mcdonald was one Of
the most widely known young men Of At
lanta up to a couple Of years ago when he
went west lie was Of a wayward DISPOSE
ton and had made several attempts 10
take his life while suffering from remorse
or desDondency.
No details have been received up to this
time about the manner OF Mcdonald $
death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
Can to Rev. j. Judson Taylor.

Norfolk. Va, May 24.--Freemason Street
Baptist Church tonight extended a upan-
inous call 70 Rev. j. Judson Taylor d. d.
Of Mobile Ala, 70 succeed DR.. NJ b.
wharton. who resigned TO go to Baltimore
DR.. Taylor Will come here, look the field
over and preach June 5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
TRAGEDY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Two Young Men Killed by Another
Because of Jealousy.

Charleston, S. c., May 4-News comes
from the usually peaceable county of Hor-
ry this state, Of tragedy in F1oyd's s
township, bordering on North Carolina,
last Saturday night.
Two young men named Eivington. sons
Of widow, were killed by young Rowell,
son OF V. T. Rowell. Two other young
men, Granger and Williamson, are impli-
Gated in the killing. No particulars nave
been obtained.
The scene of the killing Is thirty niles
distant from Conway, near Fair Bluff, NJ
c.. and the parties could easily escape.
II is said that Jealousy was the cause Of
the trouble
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
A HUNDRED GUNS ron BRYAN.
His Speech at PittsfeId, I'LL, Was on
the Usual Lines.

Pittsneld. H., May 2i.-Twenty thousand
persons gathered here to-day TO listen to
william j. Bryan.
One hundred guns were fired at sunrise
in honor of the arrival of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan.
Mr.. Bryans speech in the evening was
along the usual lines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
SILVER SERVICE PRESENTED.
Citizens of New Orleans Honor the
Cruiser of That Name.

Cruiser of That Name.
New Orleans, May 24.-The silver service
and the silver bells secured by the citizens
were presented 10 the cruiser New Orleans
today The service consists of the largest
silver punch bowl 50 far cast with all ac-
cessories and engraved with local scenes.
Speeches were made by Gov. Foster,
Mayor Flower and Senator McEnery and
Capt. J. S. Waters, and Capt. Longneck-
er responded.
Miss jamie McEnery. daughter of the
senator, was sponsor for the silver be1l
raised by general subscription. The COM
mlttees went aboard oil the Stranger, the
naval reserve boat. The music was by
Brooke's Chicago marine band
The citizens win banquet the crew
aboard lie ship tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

Washington, May 24.-The naval orders
posted to-day assign Capt. J. B. Cogh-
Ian to duty as commandant of the Puget
Sound naval station, June 30, by which
time the Raleigh will be out Of commis-
sion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25
Newport Has Reached Manila.

Washington, May 24-Gen. Otis, at Ma
nila, to-day cabled the arrival there OF
the Newport. which sailed from San Fran
cisco April 20 with troops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

Cape Henry, Va. May 24.-The United
States cruiser Prairie passed in at ESQ to-
day for Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-25

Continued on Fifth Page.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-22

Death has again summoned one OF
u citizens, This time the summons
came to an old man, ripe III expert
ence and years. Early Sunday morn.
ing August Tauler heard the call
from his Master to come up higher
and dwell with those who have gone
before.
MIR. Augcst Tauter, the subject Of
this sketch, was born in Hcsse- Darn.
stadt, Germany, on the 10Th Of Feb.
ruary, 1923. About 1850 he immigrant
eli to Philadelphia, where he resided
until 1857, when he removed to La.
fayette, Indiana. When the clouds
oh civil war lowered over his adopted
country, he took up arms in It's de-
Tense. On the 18th Of September,
1861, he enlisted in Company G.
Th~irty-second Regiment, Indiana
Volunteers. He rose from private to
corporal and was discharged for dis.
ability ut Louisville, Kentucky, in
1862. In 1890 he removed 20 Nevada
and settled III Starr Valley, where he
resided until 1896, when he came to
Elko. Here he followed the bust
ness Of basket making as far rs his
health would permit.
The old gentleman WIS u familiar
figure on IL streets ana Ind the re.
spect and confidence Of all. He did
his LIES work well and died rich in
tho confidence and esteem Of his
neighbors and friends. Ills death
leaves another vacancy in the shut
tered lines Of the veterans OF the
Civil War. One by one they are an
swering the last roll.call. As they
silently pitch their tents AOn Fame's
eternal camping ground the living
should bear in grateful memory the
story OF their deeds.
The deceased leaves ono son, Theo-
dore, residing in Starr Valley, and
II daughter, MH, Schirley, residing
i'll Elko, and n son and daughter re.
siding IN Indiana.
The funeral took place from Pull
mans undertaking rarlors at 1
o'clock this afternoon and was largely
attended.
May the tired sonl Of the old vet.
Gran lind rest amid the flowers tina.
bloom etcrnally on the other ellie.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-22
,IILIrARr

The Justice which one can look for
from military authorities il u thing to
amaze. Eor instance, General Lud-
low took occasion recently to sup
press u paper published ut Havana.
Its editor made protest to Secretary
OF War Root that the action OF Gener-
al Ludlow was nm infringement upon
the rights OF citizenship. The Score.
tary referred the whole matter to Gen.
Brooke, who in turn referred it to
General Ludlow. General Ludlow
examined into the case and made II
report to General Brooke that no APP.
proved General Ludlow. General
Brooke reported to Secretary Root
that he approved General Ludlow;
and now Secretary Root announces
that he approves General Brooke and
discusses the whole matter. Ii the
army officers Of the court martial
that recently amazed the world in the
Dreytus case can improve upon TINT
they are at liberty to try their hand,
Silver State.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-22
Lively demand for Mica.

Among the minor mineral products
which have been attracting attention,
lately, mica seems to hold II promi-
nent place. This is largely due to
the increased demand due to it's uss
rs I'M insulating material for electric
work.
There is certainly II demand for mi
On which is in excess Of tho home
production. rs is shown by the consid-
cradle quantities Imported aud u mar.
ket could be found for nn increased
output. 1t is Il mineral which can
be found in many places, but unfor-
tunately the deposits OF commercial
value are very few.
The quality regulates the price en-
tIrely uLd mica which comes up to
the requirements OF freedom from
flaws. enc Of structure, and above
all, size III sheets or blocks Ii COM
paratively rare.
Prospectors should bear tins i'll
mind and not be carried away by in
dications. which are apt to be very
deceptive. |. is also to 10 rcmem-
bered that III mica mining there is al
ways II large proportion Of dead work
and WASTE material, so that only high
grade deposits ear be made to pay.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-22
d

Tho Sovereign Grand Lodge OF
Odd Fellows met in Detroit Monday.
Mayor Maybury welcomed the rep.
resentatives. In the course of his
address, he said that Odd Fellowship
was onc Of the first, il not the first,
society @to make men brothers and to
make my neighbour the mar TINT
needs mo and is deserving OF my help
Tho Mayor vas responded to by
Grand Sire Piukerton.
Grand Sire Pinkerton in his annu-
al report said:
Tho evidence nt the work Of the ag-
gressive. progressive force Of Odd
Fellowship is "a RECITATION OF the false
assertion that present citizens Of the
world are not ms good ms were their
fathers. Welcome every agency that
lends Il helping hand to those who
need it. December 3lst last II sub
ordinate lodge membership WIS $50.
g6l and the number Of sisters in the
Rebekah lodges was 10000. These
figures enable us for the first time to
honestly claim frnternal affiliations
with over a million persons"
Grand Secretary Grant reported
encouraging increases for the year, in
both the subordinate and Rcbekah
branches, that OF the former having
been greater than in any year since
1892. \ small decrease WIS reported
III the Encampment branch. inch
smaller. however, than in any other
Of several years past.
Another evidence OF progress dur
ing the year" said the Secretary, "is
found III the unusually long list OF
warrants issued. In Hawaii, New
foundllnd, the Nethe rlnuds, and
Alaska new charters have been asked
for. Favorable reports are coming
i'll from Cuba, and Il new lodge is To
be instituted at Buenos Ayrcs.
The number OF grand lodge rep.
resentntives is increased to 1872
Tho secretary gave the following
of the condition of the or.
der December 81, 1898:
Sovereign grand lodges, indepen-
dent grand lodges, D (~Australusia,
Germany. Sweden aud
SwitZerland); subordinate grand
lodges, 60; subordinate grand en-
rampments, 30; subordinate lodges,
subordinate encampments,
l.6il; lodge members, s59,929, en-.
members, l2S,267; Rebc-
kah lodges, SOL; members OF Rebe-
Sab lodges, 3l3,lG3.
The whole increase in all branches
II the order for the year was 30,225.
The report showed the relief cxpen
.litures by lodges to be 3,l26,5 800; re.
lief ~ cncampments, S2i9.7SG, md
by Rcbekah lodges, SIT,l49. making
a total OF S3,i22.9SO. Tho to;al tx.
Of subordinate lodges figures
Si,l59, I26. The revenue o. subordi.
nate lodges amounted to s7,752,2S2;
subordinate cncampments, s57O,762;
ltebckah lodges. Sii3,3iS; total,
sS,SGG,393. The total invested funds
aggregate S27.lS5,2Il.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-22

One OF Elko's newly married men.
who evidently needs discipline. thus
discourscs:A woman IA u handy thing
to have about the house. She does
not cost my moro to keep than you
will give her, and she win take a
great deal OF interest in you. II you
20 out Mt night she'll be awake when
you come home. md she'll tell !ou all
about yourself aud more too. or
course she'll know where you have
been and what kept you on, So late.
and she will tell you. Yet right after
che gets through sho will usk you
where yon have been n what kept
you ont 60 late. And after you tell
her she wont believe you, you must
not mind that; mud Il after going 10
bed, says she hasn't closed her cyCs
oil night and then keeps up the matt.
nee two hours longer, aud wont go to
sleep when sbe has tho chance. you
mustn't m.nd that either; tie her
nature.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1899-09-22
InEer.o,l Kep, Gu. OF Delaware.

Robert G. Ingersoll's death recalls
the fact that no always fear II to re.
turn To Delaware, as he WIS liable to
arrest for utteranccs made i'll "a speech
on january 1, lSSl. His coming
made u great stir IN Wilmington, and
ministers in all the churches implor-
ell their congregations not To listen
to the great nsnostic. Despite the
agitation against Ingcrsoll, he had MI
audience OF six hundred men when
no lectured. his subject being "what
Shall We Do to BE Saved:-
He gave his views OF the various
theological questions, and on the next
Sunday he was scored roundly by
clergymen OF every denomination.
At the February term Of court,
Chief Justice Joseph p. Comegys
called the attention Of the grand
jury to Col. lngcrsollis lecture, aud
quoted the law OF the State making it
n misdemeanor to use language re.
proachful to the Creator. Should
such n lecture be made agun the
Chief Justice declared, Colonel In.
gcrsoll should be arrested for bias
phemy, and the grand jury should
return a presentment, and i'll case OF
conviction there would be no fear
that the convicted person would not
receive the fun penalty Of the law.
The court decided that it would not
be deferred by the sneers OF persons
OF opposite faith on by statements
That the right Of free speech would
be disrcgarded.
lngersoll never returned to Della
ware to test the question, but i'll sew
eral speeches he made uncomplimen-
tary remarks about Delaware, saying
that only clans and oysters lived
these and that they would get away
il they had legs. Another favorite
remark was that there we're three
counties in Delaware at low tide and
only one at high tidc.-Boston Tran
script.