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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
GOOD WORK OF GE0RGIANS.
INDIVIDUAL MATCHES THE ONLY
CONTESTS so FAR.

Cam, Wilson and Austin of Georgia
Military Championship of America.
Battey May Also he n strong Fac
tor-some of the scores In the Pool
ShOOtIng-WlIson Fired the First
shot of the Meeting.
Seagirt, N. J., Sept. with a large list
of entries of representative rihemen from
several states. the eighth annual meeting
of the New Jersey Rife Association OPEN
ell to-day on their ranges here. 1t Will
continue through the entire week and the
events include sweepstakes. individual ana
team matches.
The Wimbledon cup. the Hilton trophy
and Presidents cup matches, with the IN
terstate team matches, win be the ones OF
greatest interest.
The shooting to-day was exclusively
pool work and individual matches. Al
dozen states are represented by the lndi-
viduals, but the only teams on the ground
| are those of the District of Columbia,
Georgia ana New Jersey.
The ranges are in perfect condition ana
the changes in the rules and regulations
insure, II is thought, perfect fairness TO all
entered,
The most promising candidates for the
military championship of America the
Presidents cup are Lieut.. f. Cheatham
Wilson of Georgia, Col. George r. Cam Of
Georgia. DR.. Hudson of New Jersey, PrI-
vate W. c. Austin of Georgia, and Lieut..
Payne of Massachusetts. r. c. Battey OF
Georgia. who won the event at the last
meeting, is this year suffering from hay
fever, which, he says, has impaired his
eyeslght, but he is looked upon as a strong
factor in the competition
The first shot of the meeting was fred
by Lieut. Wilson of Georgia, in a pool
with Lieut.. Payne of Massachusetts,,
Lieut.. Payne made the first bullseye.
The following are partial scores of to-
days shooting:
New Jersey State Rifle Association
match:
Lieut.. Wilson of Georgia, "a at 500 yardsI
/ 80 at GOO.
w. G. Austin. of Georgia, 81 at 500 yardsi
80 at 600.
Col. Cam Georgia, SO at 500 yards; 80 at
600.
| All Corners military match, 300 yards,
best score: O'Hare, Al. Palss, SO.
| Harper's Weekly match Doyle 1885,
! Capt. Williams 80; Col. Cam, 81; Bones
| District of Columbia. %.
| In the Georgia military match Sergt.
| Browne, up TO noon, had the highest scores
making n out Of a possible 80.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
CHANGE OF VENUE is GRANTED.
JOHN DELEGAL WILL BE TRIED IN
EFFINGHAM COUNTY.

Judge SeabrOOk Objects to the Trial
of Capital Case in a Court House
the shadow of which Rests Upon
the Military-Seven More Rioters
Convicted and Three Acquitted.
Extra Session of Emnghnm Court
Next Wednesday.
Darien, Ca, Sept. 4.-Judge Seabrook
this afternoon granted a change of venue
in the case against John Delegal, Ed Dele
eal and Miranda Delegal charged with the
murder of Joseph Townsend.
The case will be tried in Efingham
county at a special term of the Superior
Court, to be called for Wednesday, the
18th inst.
This county was selected by agreement
Of counsel on both sides.
The motion for a change of venue was
argued at length, and both sides presented
10 the court affidavits to sustain their con-
tentions. The prisoners were brought from
the Jail TO the court house twice during
the day, and both times they were escorted
each way by a. squad of soldiers.
When court opened this morning and the
the state, was not present He was I'M
well and was resting at his hotel But
Judge Seabrook sent for him so as to avoid
delay in the proceedings. Attorneys Hart
ridge and Symmes, also for the state,
were both absent.
Ground for Change of Venue.
The motion for a change of venue was
taI in bry Vfr4-fer Il
recited that there was much excitement
here at this time. that the military was
here TO preserve order, and that from the
effect of recent events on the minds of the
people it would be impossible TO secure an
impartial jury in this county.
The attorneys for the state were given
TIN o'clock this afternoon to present coun-
ter evidence. At that hour they present.
ed afiidavtts OF leading citizens that there
was no praiudice here among those who
we're likely to be placed on the jury. and
that the atlantis thought an impartial jury
could be easily obtained
Judge seabrOoI1's Reasons.
In stating his reasons for grant
ing a change of venue Judge
Seabrook said tine main thing which
influenced his decision was the presence
other weighty reasons. 81 do not at
tempt to criticise tie chief executive c:
the state in sending troops here" he said,
out / am opposed to trying any issue
where human life is involved in court
house the shadow of which rests upon the
military"
Seven More Convictions.
In the meantime, two blocks of five of
the rioters were tried, resulting in the
conviction of seven and the acquittal OF
three, There are eight more of the rioters
to be tried tomorrow
The case against Henry Delegal for rape
will he taken up Wednesday.
The military will in all probability leave
here tomorrow. Col. Lawton said to the
Morning News correspondent tonight
thar ne now considered the presence of
the soldiers absolutely unnecessary, and he
was advising the Governor to that effect.
When the soldiers leave they will carry
the Dc!cgdls to Savannah for safe-keep-
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
PREVENTED A LYNCHING.
White Man Saved From Mob's
Clutches Ia south Carolina.

White Man saved From Mob's
Clutches In south Carolina.
Columbia. 8. c., Sept 4.-There was
great excitement near Norway, Orange
burg county, eor some hours to-day, and
fun particulars are not yet obtainable.
but white man was In danger of being
lynched by a mob Of whites.
A magistrate at Norway telegraphed
Gov. insolvency that the presence OF the
sheriff and posse was needed at Lebanon
Church TO prevent a lynching. The Cow
ernor wired the sheriff to prevent the
crime being committed at all cost. The
sheriff happened TO be scouting In the To-
cality with posse, and arrived In time
10 save James Gleatons life.
Gleaton, who Is a man with a family
Is charged with having entered the room
of Miss Jeffcoat. daughter of a prominent
man IN that section, with criminal intent.
From reports It seems he was arrested
by a posse and was In Lebanon Church
when threatened by lynchers. SheriI
Dukes arrived with his posse and tools
charge Of the prisoner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
OLYMPIA AT GIBRALTAR,
Admiral Dewey VIII Live Ashore
While He Is There


Gibraltar, Sept 4-The United States
cruiser Olympia, with Admiral Dewey on
board, which arrived here at 915 O'Clock
this morning, fired the usual salute in hon
or Of the garrison and the compliment was
returned by the batteries on shore and the
British battfeship Devastation
Admiral Dewey is slightly indisposed at
present and intends to live ashore during
his stay here.
Mr.. Horatio l.. Sprague, United States
consul at Gibraltar, an old friend of Ad-
miral Dewey, warmly welcomed him.
AT noon the American commander
landed, and the batteries again sauted
The second battalion Of the Second Gren-
adler Guards escorted Admiral Dewey in
the carriage OF Gen. Sir Robert Biddulph
the governor and ommander-in-chief to
the palace, for the purpose of paying Gen
Biddulph an official visit.
The Olympia is expected to sail Sept. IL
direct for New York.
The crew Of the warship are well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
Seven More Convictions.
sCHURMAN WITH THE CABINET.
Told Them AguinaIdO Is Encouraged
by Anti-ImperiaIists.

~"Au AhtH ASuAHaluO Is encouraged
by Anti-ImperiaIists.
Washington, Sept. 4..The cabinet to-day
was in session for more than two hours.
It was Secretary Roots first attendance,
the other members present being Secre-
taries Hay, Gage, Hitchcock and Will
son President Schurman of the Philip
pine Commission was also present by in
Ntduon, and made a comprehensive state
ment on the situation in the islands.
II is understood that MIR. Schurman
takes a hopeful view of the situation in
Inc Philippines and has no doubt that with
our increased forces we will be able to
make comparatively short work of Aguin-
400 and the insurgent forces. He stated
mat although Aguinaldo is the leader of
d very strong faction of the natives, he
Uoes not by any means fair
" represent the entire popu-
l5loh, considerable number ap-
pearlng 10 be more or less Indifferent as
70 me outcome of the instruction.
Although the work of the Anti-Imperlal-
.st League has had no considerable in
HuVAce among the soldiers in our own
prmy, Mr.. SChurman said it certainly
AdI given great cncoura gemant to Aguin-
a,ao and his followers The influence
vi the league in this country, Mr.. Schur-
Hdn thought, has been magnifed by the
HsufSent leaders and has had the effect
u giving them heart and a strong hope
Vi Ultimate success
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
PRESIDENT IN PHILADELPHIA
He Is There to Attend the Grand
Army Ceremonies.

He Is Inere 10 Attenu the Oranu
Army Ceremonies.
Philadelphia, Sept. 4.-PresIdent McKin-
ley and his party arrived here at 9 O'Clock
tonight, after a four-hour's run from
Washington.
The President was accompanied by Sec
rotary of War Root, Secretary of Agricul-
ture Wilson, Prof. Schurman. president
of the Philippine commission; J. Addison
Porter, the Presidents private secretary,
and Assistant Secretary G. B. Cortelyou
Mrs Mckinley was not with the party.
Assistant Secretary Cortelyou says her
health is very much improved but she re-
manned at home on the advice of her ply
slclan.
President Mckinley walked with uncov-
cred head from the train shed TO the street
and was choered to the echo. The party
was driven rapidly to the Hotel Walton.
At 10 O'Clock members of the United
German Singing Societies.. accompanied by
a band arrived at the hotel and serenad-
ed the President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
WILL REMOVE BATTERIES.
Those at New Orleans May Be Taken
to Fort MCPHERSON

Washington, Sept 4.-The war depart.
ment has given instructions for the re-
moval of the United States troops garri-
soning Fort st. Phillip and Jackson bar
racks, near New Orleans.
This action was purely precautionary
and results from the difficulty experience
ed in getting the troops out of Key West
The garrisons near New Orleans are
made up of Batteries and c of the First
Artillery, and it is the present intention
to take them to Atlanta if transportati ton
by rail can be arranged.
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Made a Big Riae score.

Denver, Col. Sept 4.-D. w King a
member Of the Denver Rife Club, scored
SO out of a possible 100 In a competitive
team shoot here to-day thereby making
the highest individual rifle score ever made
IN a contest under he rules governing the
days shoot The shooting was oh-hand
strictly, American standard target, seven
ring black, distance 200 yards
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
CORN cRoP MAY BREAK RECORD.
AdvIces Justify an Estimate of e.
100000, 900 Bushels.

Chicago, Sept. 4.-only an accident can
prevent the breaking Of all previous rec
ords by the corn crop production Of the
United States this year. A canvass OF the
states which raise the bulk of the corn OF
this country warrants an estimate above
that of 1896, which, heretofore. has been
the record, ana there is much IN the adj
vices received to justify a prediction that
the crop will approximate $500, 100000 bush
els.
The first corn cro9 OF the country to
reach in round numbers 1000 0o0,0 900 bushels
was that Of 1885. Including the crop now
10 be harvested only nine crops of 2,000.-
100000 or over have been produced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Columbus, Ga, Sept. 4.--To-nght Lieut..
william benson Of the police force was
tried by the police commission on the
charge OF sleeping on duty, this charge
being preferred by ex-Private Bradley.
Lieut.. benson was exonerated by the COM
mission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

WRECK OF THE MORGAN CITY.
Vessel Was Bcnched and All ON
board Were Saved.

Board Were Saved.
Washington, Sept. 4.-The following dis
patch, received at the war department
this afternoon, gives some particulars Of
the wrecking of the transport Morgan
City:
Nagasaki. Sept. 9.--Adjutant General,
Washington: Transport Morgan City, I'M
der guidance experienced pilot struck reef
in inland sea, eight miles from Ononuchi
$50 miles from Nagasaki. about a. m,
Sept. !. Backed off at daylight. Vessel
filled rapidly; was beached and all saved
Officers and crew did splendid work. Have
telegraphed to Kobe for food. Am send
ing wrecking crew vessel food from here;
cargo almost all lost. Can you send me
transport from Manila. American money
good here only, hence delay.
Carter; q. M.
Gen. Otis cabled Minister Buck for par
ticulars. and notified the department that
the transport would be sent to Nagasaki.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Whole Police Force Was on Duty
and Ready for Trouble.

Cleveland, o., Sept 1.-The most extern
slve celebration OF Labor day that Cleve-
land has yet seen occurred to-day. In
view of the violence which has attended
the street railroad strike. trouble was
feared during the parade, and as a matter
OF precaution the entire police force was
on duty
demonstrations made by the marchers be-
ing an occasional jeering remark shouted
at non-union street car crews. About COCO
members of labor unions. with fourteen
brass bands, were In the procession.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
FOR JAPANESE RECOGNITION.
"eipan Seeking Aid for the Filipino
Insurgents.

Manila, Sept. 4.-Rafael Delpan, Span
'''' born in the Philippine Islands and
recently dentsed with the Filipino junta
81 Madrid, has gone from Hong Kong to
Japan.
n IS reported In Filipino circles here that
@ nuns purpose Is to request the Japan
government to recognize the Filipino
1sufsents. II is asserted that Delpan was
nv n'y working in the Filipino interests
VI. he China coast.
ID" Washington volunteer regiment has
morrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Richmond, Va, Sept 4.-The Republic
can state executive committee has issued
an address TO the Republican county and
city chairman and Republican voters OF
advising that no steps be taken
looking to the nomination of Republican
for the legislature.
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NO APrREHENsIoN FELT.
Navy Department Not Worrying
About the MonOngaheIa.

Washington, Sept. 4.-The navy depart-
ment has not the slightest apprehension
as TO the safety of the training ship Mo-
nongahela, which is said to be overdue at
Annapolis.
Stories of probable disaster TO the ves-
sci have flooded the navy department with
kilograms from anxious parents and
friends of the cadets aboard, but answers
are returned IN each case that the de-
partment entertains no apprehension on
her account.
The Monongahela sailed from Annapolis
on the FIRST OF May last on a practice
cruise across the Atlantic and back. car
rying about 12O cadets from the naval
academy. made up of the second and third
classes and part of the fourth class.
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FEMALE COLLEGE BURNED.
Property Was Valued at $4,000 and
Insured for $4,000.

Newport News, Va, Sept 4.-Fire de-
stroyed the Hampton Female College this
afternoon. entailing a loss Of 10000. The
building was valued at $4,000. and the fur
niture and library at $4,000. A stock COM
pany owned and conducted the institution.
The insurance was $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Chicago Sept 4.-Labor day In Chicago
was celebrated by the affiliated labor I'M
ions with parade and exercises at Lin
coin Park. The parade was the largest
ever seen in Chicago on Labor day, be-
tween 5000 and 10000 men marching
through the streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Philadelphia, Sept. 4.-Labor day was
fttingly celebrated here by two parades
and other demonstrations. There was
general suspension of business. all the
government buildings, banks and other
public institutions being closed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
The Day in washington.

Washington Sept. 4.-Labor day was
very generally observed here. All the
government departments and the district
officers were closed. as were also practi-
caly all OF the financial and large BUSH
ness concerns. There was no parade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Halifax. N. S.. Sept. "A sailboat was
sunk Tonight near the mouth of Halifax
harhor and seven lives were LOST. There
were eleven persons in the boat and four
were saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Rochester. N. Y, Sept. 4.-Rochester to-
day won the championship peunant OF the
Eastern Baseball League. The home club
had three games 10 play with Syracuse
to-day and needed only the first to win
the championship, but won all three.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Scranton, Pa, Sept. 4.--The national
convention of the Letter Carriers Assoc
citation was formally opened here this aft
ernoon with parade, in which nearly 5000
men, representing branches iii all parts
of the country participated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
NO YELLOW FEVER IN MOBILE.
An Error Made 1t Appear DIR. San
ders Said There WAS

Mobile, Ala, Sept. 4.-Owing TO an err
ror in transmission of the dispatch of
State Health officer Sanders, Sept. 2,
concerning the two cases of fever in New
Orleans, it was made to appear that the
cases were in Mobile, and much concern
is expressed all over this district. DR..
Sanders has denied emphatcally that
there is any fever here.
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pIearnnt pay in Ne,v York.

New York. Sept 4.-Labor day was
favored with a bright sun and brisk
breeze, and thousands took advantage OF
the fine weather TO enjoy a days outing.
Business was practically stopped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Independence, Kan. Sept 4.-Clem and
Marcus Darnel, the outlaws, who killed
Marshal Wilson and wounded Sheriff ks
ter at Sedan last week. have been cap
tured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
CAMP AT DRY TOATUGAs.
To BE Established for Those Who
Want to Leave Key West.

Washington, Sept 4.-Surgeon General
Wyman has made arrangements for the
establishment of detention camp at the
island of Dry Tortugas, to accommodate
those who may desire to get away from
Key West, on account of the yellow fever.
The old Jefferson barracks on the island
will be utilized, and they are of sufficient
capacity to accommodate several hundred
people Assistant Surgeon Clark will ba
In charge of the camp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Buffa,o, N. Y, Sept. i.-Al Weinig Of
Buffalo was given the decision over Doc
Payne of Cleveland tonight In the fourth
yound, Payne being all but out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
MARK TWAIN AT PRINCETON.
He Now Talks of Making His Permn-
nent Home There.

Princeton, N. j.. Sept mark Twain
has engaged rooms at the Princeton Inn
and expects to spend the fall and winter
there. II is also stated that Mr.. Clemens
has sgnlfied his intention of making
Princeton his permanent home ii he
should like the town.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05

Boston, Sept. 4-Splendid weather gave
the labor men every chance to-day to hold
satisfactory holiday. The parade this
afternoon embraced between 5000 and TO-
900 representatives of organized labor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-05
OBSERVANCE NOT GENERAL.
Labor Day in Richmond Not So Big
Thing ns Expected.

IHIHA nv DNVFNttWs
Richmond, Va, Sept. 4.-The observance
Of Labor Day IN Richmond was not as gem
eral as might have been expected. The
banks and government offices and manu-
featuring establishments, working a large
number of hands, were closed, and some
offices closed for part of the day, but 9TH
erwise business went along pretty much
as usual.
The Iron Moulders Union had an all-day
picnic in the neighborhood of the city,
and there were several excursions to sea-
shore points while some 1000 excursion
lists from out-of-town points visited Rich
mond.
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Niagara Falls, N. Y, Sept. 4.--The cleo
trio power house OF the Niagara Falls
Park and River Railway was destroyed
by fire tonight. Loss 10000.
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NO NEW CASES ARE FOUND.
search of New Orleans shows No
More Yellow Fever.

New Orleans, Sept. 4.-Dr. souchon re-
ports tonight that no new cases of fever
nave developed, and that house-t house
inspection of the squares surrounding the
two cases reported shows no suspicious
cases.
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Baltimore, Sept 4.-Labor's holiday was
celebrated In a fitting manner by thou
sands of Baltimore artisans. Business
was almost entirely suspended.
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London, Sept 4.--Ernest George Henry
Arthur Vaughan, sixth earl of Lisburne,
IS dead. lie was born July 80 1862.
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VIII BE Removed From Key West

Washington Sept. 4.-The troops at Key
West probably will be taken to New York.
but 1t has not been decided to what post
they will be sent after their arrival in
that city. They will be taken away from
Line.
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Purchased by the southern.

~. M 2xville, Tenn, Sept. "A dispatch re-
here from New York states that
era southern has bought the Knoxville
una Bristol Railroad.
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said S1,500,cOO VIII De Needed to
Relieve Distress.

New York, Sept 4-The central Porto
Rican relief committee has issued another
appeal to the people of the United States
on behalf of the sufferers from the hurri-
cane The appeal declares that 81, 100000
will be required TO procure for the desu-
tute the bare necessities of life.
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ATTACKED A REBEL OUTPOST.
gut of Five Americans One was KILL
ed and One wounded.

IN unU One WOunded.
Manila, Sept. 4.-Five men of Col. Bells
regiment yesterday encountered a rebel
outpost near Porac, and in the fighting
which ensued, one American was killed and
another wounded.
=, 4ne remainder drove the rebels from
Uer position and captured a bull cart in
"A'eh to remove the injured.
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NJ. Labor: Does Gen. Gonse assume
responsibility for those secret dossiers to
July, 1882
Gen. Gonse: yes. ! had charge of il. %
-. Labori: How happens IL, then, that
a telegram from the French ambassado.
at Rome. sent by the foreign office to ne
war office, referring to payments ~ Es-
terhazy by an Italian agent, was not add
ed TO The secret dosser?"
Gen. Gonse: There were plenty OF 9TH
ers. All were not included, but only the
most important"
NJ. Labor: WAS the Information of the
French ambassador at Rome Of less i'm
portance than the garbled conversation
OF NJ Painleve?"
Col. Jouaust: Il will not put the ques-
ton"
NJ. Labor: why was information
against Dreyfus always included IA the
dossier. and never any discriminating Es-
terhazy?"
Col Jouaust: II also refuse to put that
question"
M Labori: "AH right think the ques-
ton itself fully answered the purpose"
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