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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-08-03

Puerto Plata. Santo Domingo, Aug.
1.-The situation is critical. An out
break is momentarily expected. The
friends of the government are under
arms and ready for action to protect
property and peace. A feeble attempt
was made to seize the body OF Presi-
dent HeuIeaux by the assassins. Ra-
mon Caceres, Manuel Caceres, Horacio
Vasquez and Domingo PichardO. who
are in the country about Moca, with
their followers. The burial of Presi-
dent Heureaux was conducted with
fitting honoIs.
Governor Pepin has assembled troops
in Moca. and the governor Of La Vega
real has 900 men.
The minister OF the treasury has ar
rived at Moca in hot haste. The gov
ernment is taking steps for the protec-
tion Of business and the finances OF the
country, and expects to carry out the
contemplated cancellation Of the state
bank notes. In Puerto Plata there Is
an urgent demand that the govern
ment send sufficient force to Moca to
hunt down the assassins Of the pTesi-
| dent,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-08-03

Protests have been made to members
OF the administration against the propo-
sition to give Canada port of entry.
even temporarily, on Lynn canal. as
such action would be conceding her
right to such port.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-08-03

'Tt was good opportunity" said
the actor. "but had to give it up"
"What kind of character was it?''
"Villain."
wasn't the salary enoughf"
"Very liberal, and the manager q
gentleman; but when l was boy
promised my mother that would never
lmoke a cigarette. Washington Star.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-08-03
RAN INTO A WRECK.
Cause Of the smashup OF the Chicago
Express at LRckawaxOn.

Express at Lackawaxon.
Port Jervis, N. Y, Aug. 1.-The ac-
cident on the Erie railroad, growing
out Of the landslide mile east OF
Lackawaxon last night. was not so SER
ious as at first reported. Only the fire.
man and engineer OF the deiailed en-
CINE OF the westbound Chicago express
which turned over on the track were
killed, though number of passengers
on the express, the vestibule passenger
train for Buffalo and Cleveland, which
left New York at O'Clock Saturday.
were injured.
The wreck. which occurred shortly
before midnight, was preceded by a
cloudburst and storm which lasted two
hours. A section OF the bank fell on
the eastbound track directly in front Of
the freight train. Several trees went
down with the rocks and earth, the
freight cars and engine turning over
directly across the westbound tracks of
the Erie road. Sixty freight cars con-
stitute the train, but only 20 we're de-
rallied. ard the debris was piled up on
the westbound tracks just as the Chi
cago express put in an appearance, run
ming 90 miles an hour. The engine Of
the express train crashed into the
wreck, and the baggage car. combina-
tion and buffet car and two Pullman
sleepers were piled up on the tracks
Immediately in front Of the wrecked
freight cars.
The first sleeper was split in two
parts as result of the accident, and
| the passengers were thrown 80 feet
down bank. Fire at once broke out.
and four cars of the express train and
nine OF the freight cars were burned.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-08-03

Mrs. McKinley's health has greatly
improved at Lake Champlain.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-08-03

The Monadnock block, Chicago, is
aid to have daily population Of
1000. ~,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
BRYAN is A VERY SICK MAN.
May Have to Abandon His Campaign
Work Temporarily.

Chicago, Oct S-A special to the Chron-
icle from Webster, Ia, says:
civilian J. Bryan is a very sick man
tonight.
Friends who have spent Sunday with
him at the farm of Fred Z. White, DEM
ocratic candidate for Governor of Iowa,
three miles from Webster, are afraid that
Mr.. Bryan may have temporarily to aban-
don his campaign work, not only in Iowa,
but in Kentucky and Ohio.
When Mr. Bryan awoke this morning he
complained about his throat and lungs,
but said that he had suffered from a sim
liar. ailment once before, and that 1t had
yielded to treatment.
Great crowds of farmers from all over
Keokuk county called at the White farm
to see Mr.. Bryan during the morning and
afternoon, and, although he tried hard to
remain outdoors, his physical weakness
mastered his courage, and he had TO re-
tire several times to his room. local
physician who was called In tonight to
treat the distinguished invalid recon-
mended long term of absolute rest and
quiet.
1t is understood tonight that steps will
be taken by interested friends to cancel
Mr.. Bryans engagements. which include
two and three speeches daily, and tour
covering the width of Iowa, ending at
Sioux CITY Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
HAVE SENT NO ULTIMArUM.
But the Boers Have Demanded n
Declaration From England.

London, Oct. 9.-The Cape Town corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail declares that
the story that a Boer ultimatum demand
ing the withdrawal of the British troops
from the frontiers had been presented, Is
without foundation, but he says the re-
publics have within the past week de-
manded a declaration of the British in
tentons in threatening terms. Hosulities
in the outlying districts, the correspondent
says, are expected this week.
Mr. Hofmeyer, The Afrikander leader in
Cape Colony, said on Friday, according 10
the correspondent OF the Daily Mai, that
but for him the Beers would have begun
fighting long ago. The correspondent fur
ther says:
"The financial position of the Free
State is becoming acute and suspension of
specie payment is expected soon. TIE
Free States national bank credit in Cape
Town has been stopped. The Orange Raad,
I'm secret session, passed a law empowering
the President to use the revenues OF the
state and to borrow money TO conduct the
war.
"The Cape Bank refused to honor paper
from both republics and the Transvaal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
wILLOUGHBY GOING BACK.
Vessels Says the War VIII He Sc
we're Even II IL Is short.

AANNh
Southampton. Oct S.-Sir John Christie
pher Willoughby, who accompanied DR..
Jameson into the Transvaai IN 1895. and
who, for participating in the raid, was sem
fenced 90 ten months imprisonment. but
was subsequently released. was an unex-
peeted passenger by the steamer Mexican,
which sailed for the Cape on Saturday. No
berth had been taken for him.
Mr.. Vessels. member of the Cape as
sembly for Vryburgh, was also a passen-
ger by the Mexican. In the course OF an
interview with Mr. Vessels that gentle
man declared that he saw no way to avert
war between Great Britain and the Trans
vaal, which If not long. would be terribly
severe. He believed It would be impossi-
Bile to restrain the younger Dutch resi-
dents of Cape Colony, whom blood
would prove thicker than water. The
Beers said Mr.. Vessels, are hemmed In
and will fight desperately. and trouble
may be expected with the natives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
GAMBLERS HELD FOR TRIAL.
investigation of the Recent New
York Steamboat Riot.


New York, Oct. S.-The thirteen men a.
ieged to have been active participants in
the riot which occurred Saturday aboard
the Philadelphia steamship Georgeanna in
the water of New York harhor, were ar
raigned to-day before city magistrate.
Capt. c. A. Q. Norton of Hartford, Conn,
who organized the committee Of passengers
which took possession of The steamboat
and held the gang of gamblers and black
legs at bay until the boat reached her rier,
was present to prosecute the men who had
stabbed at him and threatened to thlow
him overheard With him were several
other passengers.
The prisoners were Capt Alexander
Sterck Of the Georgeanna, his pilots, Hen
ry Nj. Post and Daniel Brown, and Charles
Berry, who had chartered the boat and
other alleged gamblers.
Berry was held in g. 600 bail for further
examination on Wednesday. Edward P
Sherman, charged with splitting open the
scalp of Peter Perdue of Brooklyn, was
held in 81 900 bail for examination on the
same day.
The case of Capt Sterck and his pilots
Post and Brown came up. Capt. Nor;ons
testimony, which was corroborated by the
other witnesses, satisfied the magistrate @
that the commander of the Georgeanna
was aware that the boat had been char
tered by gamblers, and that he was under
their orders, He was fined $40, and as the
witnesses all said that the pilots had be
haved themselves during the whole of the
excitement they were discharged.
During the examination il was testified
that the gamblers forcibJy robbed passen-
gers of their watches, jewelry and pocket
books and escaped before the police boat
came alongside.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
PROMINENT MEN HAVE SIGNED.
Coming Mass Meeting to Express
sympathy for the Beers.

New York, Oct. S.--Among to-day's
signers of the petition to President Nc
Kinley urging him to offer the friendly
services of the United States In mediation
between Great Britain and the republic Of
the Tranvaal and the Orange Free State
were Gov Tyler of Virginia. Joel Benton,
the author; william Goebel, Democratic
candidate for Governor of Kentucky;
Booker Il. Washington, four justices Of the
Supreme Court of Michigan, Chief JUS
tice Peters of Maine. Chief Justice Blod-
gett of New Hampshire, Chief Justice
Cartwright of Illinois, Henry l.. Nelson,
editor OF Harper's Weekly, and Attorney
General Monnett of Ohio.
The mass meeting to express sympathy
for the Beers, which will be held at Car
negie Hall on Wednesday evening. has
among its vice presidents thirteen Govern
ors of states. twenty-six congressman,
six United States senators, twelve judges
twelve clergymen and over 200 bankers and
influential business men. Bourke Cock
ran will be the orator of the evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
But II Is Now Certain That Mrs. Plant
Is Dissatisfied.

New Haven, Conn, Oct s.--Judge Lynde
Harrison, one Of the executors Of the will
Of the late Henry B. Plant OF New York,
is authority for the statement that no pro-
ceedings have been taken before the Pro-
bate Court or by appeal TO the Superior
Court TO attack the will
He stated, however. that he had heard
that the widow was dissatisfied, and that IL
was her opinion as widow that she was
entitled TO a larger portion Of the estate
than. she receives under the VIII.
Judge Harrison also stated that Morton
Plant, the son. had never said anything 10
him indicating that he is dissatisfied in
any manner with the provisions made for
him in the win
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
FIsHERMAN's AWFUL FIND.
Trunk of wOman's BODY Hauled Out
OF North River.

New York. Oct. s.-The trunk Of wo-
mans body was hauled from North river,
al the foot of Thirteenth street, last night
by a Mortified fisherman.
Early In the day a thigh evidently be-
longing to the same body had been found
in a bundle on the sidewalk of West Sew
enteenth street The body had been dis
rnenbered in a bungling manner. The
head, arms and .egs are lacking and there
is no means of Identification.
The only woman reported as missing by
the police within the last two weeks is
Mrs Gertrude Billings. When she went
away, Sept. 20, she took with her nearly
other jewelry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
ADMIRAL DEWEY AT CHURCH.
Will Go to Vermont Tonight Where
Reception Awaits Him.

Reception Awaits Him.
Washington. Oct. S.-Admiral Dewey to-
day attended divine services at st. Johns
Episcopal Church. where the Episcopal
special ceremony of prayer and thanks
giving for the crown of victory for our
arms and for the safe return from sea
was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Mackay-
Smith, the rector.
The Admiral and the church officials
avoided giving notice in advance of this
service, in order to avoid the curious
crowd that would flock to the church. The
rector, in his sermon, made no allusion
to the Admiral
The Admiral is an old parishoner of St.
Johns, which almost all the Presidents of
the United States up to the Lincoln ad-
mimstration attended.
Late tomorrow night the Admiral, ac-
companied by Lieuts. Brumby and Cald-
well and the Admlraps son, will leave
Washington for Vermont, where he viii
visit DR.. w. Seward Webb at Shebourne.
attend the big reception to him at Mont
pelier Thursday and the cornerstone lay
ing of the Dewey Memorial He'll at the
Norwich University, at Mortified, Vt, his
alma mater.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
1T MADE FITZGERALD RICH.
Gets Back His Property Through the
Venezuelan Award.

Ell Paso Tex, Oct S.-George e. F'ltz-
gerald of this city prominent mining
man, to-day received an offer from an
English syndicate of f150000 for a vast
tract of land owned by him and two broth
ers within the present boundary limits of
Venezuela.
They inherited the land from their
father, c. c. Fitzgerald who obtained It
by purchase from Venezuela seventeen
years ago. The land was in the terri
tory claimed by Graf Britain, and was
found to be rich in minerals
Eng.ishmen were operating god and
iron mines on the land when by the recent
decision of the Boundary Commission, it
again became Venezuela territory, and the
titie reverted to Fitzgerald and his two
brothers. who served in the Philippines as
officers of the Thirteenth Regiment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
BAD BLAZE AT HUNTSVILLE.
Whole Block Caught and the Losses
Are About S75,OGO.

Huntsville. Ala, Oct s.--A disastrous
fire occurred here tonight. At 5 o'clock
the blaze was discovered in A. j. Bennent
& Co.'s livery stable. and It almost in
stantly spread throughout the building.
The flames were communicated TO ad-
joining buildings and within forty min
utes the whole block bounded by Wash
lngton Clinton, Green and Randolph
streets, was in flames.
Requests were telegraphed to Nashville
Chattanooga and Decatur for engines, but
later in the night. after they had started
they were stopped, the fire being under
control. The losses as near as can be estl-
mated, aggregate $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
soLAcE AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Brought Discharged Soldiers ana
Several Officers.

San Francisco. Oct. s,-The United
States hospital ship solace has arrived.
thirty-Ave days from Manila. via Guam
and Yokohama. She brought over 100 dis
charged sailors from various vessels of tbs
Aslatc squadron, and the following offi-
GERS, some OF whom are ON detached duty
and some of whose time is about 20 ex-
pire:
Commanders swinburne. West and Bell
knap; Lieutenant Commanders Perry and
Morrell; Surgeon Atlee, Assistant Surgeon
Wheeler, Lieuts. Kellogg. Retchler, Park
er. Ackerman Arnold. Higgins Elliott,
Jones. Durell Robertson, Montgomery,
Lyon Bulmer, McCitel, Ensign Haden ana
Lieut.. Love, L. 8. A.
Boatswains Mate Daniel Duffy died ON
the voyage and was buried at sea.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09

Paris, Oct. S.-The strike at LIE Creusot
Is at an end. The arbitration decision
rendered by VI. Wa.deck-R Rousseau after
he had the statements OF representatives
of fhe employers and workmen was com
municated 10 NJ. Schneider, the mine and
foundry owner or the lie Creusot and to
the strikers delegates, who declared thai
the award gave them complete satisfac-
ton. The decision was telegraphed to the
men at lie Creusot. and they will resume
work Monday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
NOT LIKELY TO TAKE A HAND.
POpe's Position in spanish War
Makes England Wary.

London. Oc. 9.-The Rome correspondent
of the Times, discussing the rumors re-
gardlng papal Intervention in the Trans
vaal imbroglio asserts that prior TO the
Hlspano-Amer1can war there was an ar
dent desire at the vatican that the Pope
should intervene. but the Washington gov
ernment received a discreet intimatlon that
If the Pope's arbitration were accepted the
verdict would be a foregone conclusion.
This fact alone, the correspondent add,
would justify England In refusing the
Pope's intervention In the Transvaal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
DEMONSTRATION WAS HOSTILE.
Lord Mayor Attacked at the Parnen
Ceremonies.

Dublin. Oct. 8.-Daniel Talon, the Lord
Mayor, to-day marched at the head of a
procession which this year replaced the
usual demonstration at the grave of
Charles Stewart Parnell in Glasnevin Gem
etery, and subsequently laid the founda-
ton stone of the Parnell statue at the
head of Sackville street.
John and William Redmond delivered
addresses in support of pro-Boer reso.u-
tions and hearty cheers were given for
gallant old Kruger"
The laying of the foundation stone was
followed by a scene of considerable disor-
der. The Lord Mayor was the object of
a hostile demonstration, because of his re-
fusaI to attend the pro-Boer. meeting held
on the previous Sunday and was obliged
20 return to the Mansion house under d
strong guard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
BoERs DON'T DREAM OF DEFEAT.
Talk of Rushing the English to Cape
Town and Into the Sea.

AONh anu iHtO tne stH.
London oct 9.-The correspondent of
the Times at Lobatsi telegraphs:
Il crossed the border incognito near Ma
feking and went among the Beers and
talked to them in their own language
They said:
The English want to entlce us to the
Natal border, and then, If all our forces
ore there, they win enter from MafelSlng
and Vryburg, but we are zoo astute to
be caught. We do not intend to attack
first but will attack the British II war
in declared. We do not trust Joubert. He
wants peace. Viljoen will be better
They do not dream of defeat one said:
This time right into Cape Town and the
English into the sea-.
"lf they could be persuaded that Eng
land does not desire to undermine their
Independence peace might be possible, but
they call you a fool If you make such a
statement"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
BULL FIGHT WAS A FIAsCo.
First Bull Jumped the Barrier and
Injured Several People.

Paris, Oct s.-The first attempt to hold
a bull fight here proved a fasco.
An immense crowd gathered about the
bull ring at Douii, near Enghien. The
first bull brought into the ring was a
splendid black animal which leaped the
barrier and created a terrible panic among
the spectators, injuring a dozen persons,
some Of them seriously.
The bull then escaped into the country,
where he was pursued by matadors and
picadors and was finally dispatched.
one gendarme was tossed and gored
The police stopped further proceedings and
the ring was occupied by troops until the
crowd dispersed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
MADE ANOTHER ATTEMPT.
Crazy Jockey Again Tried Suicide
in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Oct. S.-John Williams, the
young crazy jockey from New York, who
escaped last Tuesday night from. the
Grady Hospital and twice tried to commit
suicide that night after his recapture. has
made several attempts since to end his
m:series, the last futile effort being made
a an early hour this morning.
p 1t Is said that he has been confined in
six asylums in five states. from each of
which he has managed to escape, assum-
ing a different name after each escape
The asylums in which he is said to have
been confined and to which he gives full
Acknowledgement, are located at Norris
ton, Pa, Philadelphia, Pa, New York
city, Wilmington, Del, Franklin, Del, and
MinedgeYllle Ga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
MAY MOVE FROM CHICAGO.
Chairman Jones Wants Headquar-
ters at Washington.

Chicago, Oct s-The Tribune says:
Word came 70 the local Democratic cir
cles that If Chairman Jones of the Demo-
cratic National Committee could have his
way, Chicago would not be the headquar-
ters of the committee pending or after the
next national convention.
The report is that Chairman Jones wants
to take the headquarters to Washington
and the general idea is that he will do as
he pleases about it. The reason given for
selecting Washington for the home of the
committee is that its work can be more
easily accomplished at the national capi-
tai.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
TO BE A GREAT LEGAL FIGHT.
Insurance Companies I'm Indiana
Called Into Court.

Portland, Ind, Oct. S-What promises
TO be one Of the greatest legal fights ever
inaugurated in Indiana will begin to-mor-
row. when the suit brought by Nathan B.
Hawkins, cashier of the Citizens Bank
of Portland, against sixty or more insur-
ance companies having agents In this
city. will be called for trial.
Mr.. Hawkins alleges that the insurance
companies have effected a combination. or
trust, for the purpose of keeping up the
rate of premium. Hawkins seeks, there
fore 10 enjoin the companies from doing
business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
sign Of Doers, ImpatIence.

London, oct. "a report from South
Africa has II that the movement to replace
Commandant General Joubert by Vlljoen,
who is a rabid hater OF England. Is taken
as an indication of Boer impatience at
the conduct of military affairs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
NAPHTHA LAUNCn Exploded.
Alexander Uedemann Supposed to
Have Been Drowned.

Have Been Drowned.
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. s.-The naphtha
launch Idlewild, belonging to Alexander
Uedemann and his brothers, exploded near
Mayport, at the mouth of the St Johns
river, at O'Clock tonight, and, catching
fire, was totally consumed.
Alexander Uedemann is missing and is
supposed to have been drowned.
VIII White, one of the party, was badly
burned about the face and head; Ed Uuede-
mann is ALSO burned but not seriously.
Two other boys, reliance Uedemann and
w. F. Hale, were not injured.
The survivors were brought to the city
by the tug Three Friends, and physicians
have been summoned. All the party be-
long to prominent femilies here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
HE WOULD SUPPORT DEWEY.

Gov. PinGrec Says the Admiral Is a
jolly Good Fellow.
Detroit, Oct. S.-Gov. Pingree has re-
turned from Washington, where he at
tended the Dewey reception. The Cover
nor is enthusiastic over Dewey. He sa d
to-day:
II don't know whether Dewey is a Re-
publican or Democrat and l don't care.
He is jolly. good fellow, most democratic
and genuinely man of the people. There
was a great deal of talk in Washington
when l was there in favor of Dewey's
running for the presidency, and, by
George, I'd Ike to see him run. He'd have
my support"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09

coinage has seriously depreciated silver
not being negotiable even in the Trans
vaal itself. The Pretoria mint is working
day and night mining the god stolen
from the mail train, but Kruger gold has
never been tested since the mint was opsn-
ed, and therefore the coinage practically
consists of expensive tokens"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
AMERICAN ADVANCE GOES ON.

Gen. Schwan's Troops Entered Ross
arIO without Trouble.
Manila. Oct. 9, 1925 a. m.-The advance
upon San Francisco de Mafabon is contin-
uing.
Gen. Schwan's advance guard entered
Rosario this morning. meeting with slight
resistance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
cant. McGrath wounded.

ST. Paul. Mimi, oct. S.-An Eau Claire,
Wis, special to the Pioneer Press says:
"A cabegram dated Manila was received
here this morning from Capt. Hugh Joce-
lyn McGrath, Fourth Cavalry, to his wife
and parents, which says: Wounded, left
IN gh Don't worry"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
AeonesIIo 10 Treat with spain.

Madrid. oct SIT Is announced here
that the Filipino government has given
full powers to Agoncillo to treat for the
release Of the Spanish prisoners now held
by the insurgents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09

London, Oct "a special dispa tch from
Pretoria states that Commandant General
Joubert has maintained a Arm hand over
the jealous Beers thus far.