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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
HEALTH or NEW ORLEANS.
Drainage ana Sewerage Question to
he Decided To-day.

Drainage ana Sewerage Question to
lie Decided To-day.
New Orleans, June 5-One OF the most
important elections ever held here win be
that of tomorrow 1t win decide whether
New Orleans is to have modern sewerage
and drainage, increasing the barriers
against the introduction of pestilential
disease, or whether the proposed vast
scheme Of Improvements shall be postpon-
ed to some future time
The best or opinion is that the two mill
tax will be voted by a large majority
There are no apparent evidence of opposi-
ton and unless there Is a surprise in the
silent vote, practically the entire vote cast
will be favorable.
II drainage ana sewerage wins. an effort
will be made to have the Governor con-
vene a special session OF the legislature in
order that the proper authority may be OBJ
tained for the issue of bonds 10 be covered
by the revenues obtained from the two
mill tax, which will run for forty-three
years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
ONE GUN FOR EACH STATE.
Governors VIII Dispose of Old Span
fsh Artillery.

Washington, June 5-The war depart
disposition of the artillery captured from
Spain in Cuba and Porto Rico by turning
the whole matter over to the Governors
of the states.
The law under which these guns can
be distributed provides that they may go
only to the Soldiers Monument Associa-
tlons, G. A. r. posts and municipal corpo-
rations
One gun will be allotted to each state,
and the Governor is asked to decide what
disposition shall be made of it.
A letter setting out the war depart
ments solution of the question has been
sent to the Governor of each state.
Maj. Hopkins has addressed a letter on
the subject to Governors OF the states as
follows:
at has been decided to loan to the sew
eral states certain of the condemned and
obsolete ordnance, captured in or about
Santiago In the war with Spain, and in this
allotment one gun viii be assigned to each
state, TO be loaned to such soldiers monu-
ment association, posts of the G. A. r.,
or municipal corporation as may be de-
signated, the latter 10 bear air the expenses
Of transportation. The guns win be for
warded in most cases either from Water
vlet arsenal New York, or from the New
York arsenal at Governors Island, N Y
There are no mounts or carriages, simply
the bare gun.
'If It be your wish that your state re-
c67ve the gun allotted will you kindly
designate the name Of the association,
G. A. r. posi-, or municipality which you
desire to receive Il?
~ enclose you herewith a copy of the
law under which the distribution is made
"Will you kindly address your reply to
me? Very respectfully,
George II. Hopkins
Major A. A. G."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
PRESIDENT THOMSON DEAD.
Was the Well Known Head of the
PennsyIvauia Railroad.

Philadelphia June 5.--Frank Thomson,
president Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. died at 7;S0 o'clock this even
ing, at his home at Merton. few miles
out of the city MIR. Thomson had been
i'll about two weeks.
Upon his return home from tour of
inspection he was suffering from acute
indigestion, and at once took 10 his bed
and placed himself in the hands of his
physician. Mr.. Thomson had enjoyed ex-
traordinarily good health, and his rela-
tives and friends believed he would soon
recover from his indisposldon. His death
tonight was rather sudden, and was
wholly unexpected.
Mr.. Thomson was SIS years of age, and
since he reached the age of II years had
been in the service of the great railroad
company of which he had been the head
during the last two years of his life. he
having succeeded to the presidency in
1897, on the death of George b. Roberts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
M'CORD SHOT DOWN BY MOORE
FATAL RESULT or AN ENCOUNTER
AT THOMAsTON.

McCord Had Fight with Mrs. Ken
drick-Noung Moore Sought Him
Out nnd His Father Also Took a
Hnnd-McCord Was Left Lying in
"a Pool OF BIoOd-HRd Been Bad
BLOOD between Them for some
Time.
Thomaston. Ca. June 5.-James Moore
ard his son Charlie killed Matthew Nc
Cord, near Booker's Springs. last night.
at the home of Moore's sister, Mrs. Ken
dricS.
The elder Moore is double brother-in-
law of the dead man.
McCord went TO the home of Mrs. Ken
drick and had a fight with her. She
struck him with an AK, and he knocked
her down.
About 10 O'Clock last night. Charlie
Moore learned that there had been trouble
at his auncs and went there. carrying
his gun, He found the woman still un-
conscious from the blow struck her by
MeCord. She revived and told OF the
fight.
Old man Moore had arrived by this
the quarrel was renewed, during which
Charlie shot McCord
This morning Coroner Yates and SHERIFF
Garner went to the scene and found Nc
Cord lying on the ground where he fell in
a great pool Of blood. The body was al
lowed to remain there all night by the
Moores. Life was not extinct when the
officers arrived, but McCord died a little
later.
The coroner's jury found that McCord
came to his death from gunshot wound
In the right side. from a gun in the hands
of Charlie Moore, and that James Moore
was accessory.
The Moores were carried to jail at
Thomaston. They claim that they ala nor
know McCord was dead till this morning.
There has been bad blood between the
families long time. and no one was sur
prised when the news of the killing ar
rived.
The Moores and McCord were prominent
farmers and stood well.
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KILLED NINE INSURGENTS.
Rebels Fired ON GunbOats CavadOn-
ga and Napidau.

Manila, June 5.-Two battalion of the
Washington troops. under Col. Whaney,
on board cascoes, were towed from Pasig
to Morong on Sunday, and landed under
cover of wet-directed fire from the
"tjn-clad" army gunboats Napidan and
Cavadonga.
The rebels, who were intrenched in the
outskirts OF the town, reserved their fire
until the troops were ashore, and in the
open.
The American artillery opened fire on
the insurgents, and drove them from their
positions, killing nine of them and wound
ing five.
The Washington troops then took the
town, the rebels fleeing to the hills.
While the Americans were on their way
to Morong. the insurgents opened fire
from a shore battery at Ancona, their first
shot striking the Cavadonga awning at
a range of $500 yards. The Napidan, also,
was fired at.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
DEWEY WILL START TODAY.
Has Refused All Invitations and Is
Greatly Improved

Hong Kong, June 5.-Admiral Dewey
left the Peak Hotel and returned TO the
Olympia yesterday.
This morning he paid farewell calls to
the Governor Gen. Gascoigne, and the
commanders Of the warships in the har-
bos.
Admiral Dewey's health has been cousid-
erabiy benefited by his residence at the
Peak. He has refused all social invita-
tions and has taken perfect rest. He ap-
pears somewhat haggard from the effects
Of the continual strain ne has been under
and of the climate.
The Olympia WI sail at O'clock to-
morrow afternoon, but Admiral Dewey
viii not give a farewell dinner, nor will
he acce9t one.
1t is hoped that the quiet change and
the voyage win quite restore him to health
by the time he reaches New York The
details of the ports at which he will call
are still undecided but it is probable that
stops viii be made at Singapore and Co.
Jumbo. The admiral seems anxious to
avoid all display and merely seeks rest
His officers and crew are elated at the
prospect of a return home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
SHOT HER AssAILANT DOWN.
bravery of Mrs. Ward Saved Her
From Desperate Negro.

A"'SHg u Mrs. W 0fu SdNeu hef
From "a Desperate Negro.
Columbus June 5.-An unknown negro
made an attempt yesterday to assault
AIRS. David Ward, who lives three miles
west of Girard. and would have been sue
cessfui but for the woman's personal
bravery.
She defended herself with a pistol and
sent two bullets after the frightened
Wretch.
While posse was securing The woods
early to-day to find the negro. leaving
Mrs. Ward alone, her husband joining in
'Ae chase, tie same negro, with remark
aDe nerve, entered the Ward home again
ana made the second attempt at assault.
/ ms time he tore the clothes from Mrs.
ward, but she managed 10 secure her
PISTOL In time, and shot him four times, all
81 which shots are supposed to have taken
effect
Mrs. Ward reports that she saw the
negro fail several times while running
rom the house The posse has now turn
ga In the direction of the fleeing negro,
ana oioodhounds from Opelika have been
,s'eeraphed for. If not already dead when
round il is said he will be lynched
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
FRIGHTENED HER ASSAILANT.
NEGRO MADE DESPERATE ATTACK
UPON MRS. EDGERTON.

Tried to Cut Her Throat, But She
Held the Knife-Posse Failed to
Find the Negro, But He Was Ar
rested by. Farmer Priester-Car-
ried to Jail at BaxIey-Lynching Z
Was Averted by the sheriG's Pre-
caution.
Baxley, Ga. June 5.-This morning
about 9 o'clock VIII Ables, negro, at
tempted a criminal assault upon Mrs.
Edgerton, white lady living about three
miles south of Baxley.
Mrs. Edgerton finally succeeded in
frightening him off by telling him that
her mother and sister were at the cowpen
about 200 yards away.
As soon as the news reached the city
a posse was organized and a hunt for the
negro began.
The posse failed to find him, but Mr..
Priester a farmer residing about four
miles from Baxley, having a description
Of the negro, saw him passing his place
and arrested him and brought him into
town, arriving here about o'clock.
Before bringing the negro to town Mr..
Pliester took him to Mrs. Edgerton' S
home and she Immediately identified him
as her assailant
There was a large crowd in town to-day,
City Court being in session, and when the
negro was brought in excitement ran
high, and there was much talk of lynch
ing Sheriff Crosby, however, got leave
Of absence from court and took the boy
10 jail and locked him up.
1t was reported later that a posse was
being organized to lynch him tonight,
but the more conservative citizens talked
to the others and persuaded them to let
the law take its course, and promised TO
notify Judge Bennett and have him call
a special term of court to try the case.
Judge Bennett telegraphed that he
would hold court the latter part of the
present week, and it is now thought that
10 effort win be made to lynch the negro,
but that he will be tried this week.
Mrs Edgerton was Miss Crosby be-
fore her marriage, and belonged to one
Of the largest and most influential fami-
lies in this county.
The negro made an attempt to cut her
throat but she held on to the knife and
prevented him. Her throat has bad cash
across it, and she suffered other injuries
from choking.
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employ Alex Hill and Bud Hargrove. The
negroes were discharged for Incidence and
some dispute arose over the amount due
mem. Ihey went TO the house and called
Ior MI Hubbard, who was i'll in bed.
one report says Hubbard came to the
uoor and was fired upon, one bullet strik-
ing his wife. and the other is that Mrs.
hubbard went to the door and was shot
Gown. Mr.. Hubbard, hearing the shot
came 10 the door and was seriously
wounded.
Armed bodies are securing the woods
and second Sam Hose affair is threat
ened. 1t is said Hill fired the fatal shot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
DIR. GREEN Will NOT ACCEPT.
Declines Presidency of baptist
Theological Seminary.

Theological Seminary.
Baltimore. June 5.-Dr. ]. p. Green,
president of the William Jewell College of
Liberty, Mo-, who was asked to accept the
presidency of the Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary at Louisville. has de-
clned the offer.
lie was selected by the board Of trus-
tees to fiji the office vacated on May II
by DR.. Whitsitt, and II was thought, as
he was himself a member Of the board.
and the action of The board in calling
him was unanimous. that he would accept
the position.
Hon. Joshua Levering, president of the
board, received to-day the following COM
munication. He win call meeting Of the
board of trustees in the near future to
act upon the matter;
Liberty, Mo, June 2, 1S99.-Hon Josh
ua Levering, President of the Board of
Trustees Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary.--Dear Brother: During the
! last hours of the last day Of May / came
to a decision concerning the call to the
presidency of the seminary. So far as
my poor soul Is able to discern the lead
ings of the Lord, 1t Is my duty 10 remain
with William Jewell College. / have con-
sidered both sides of the question. The
peace of Southern Bapttsts seems to de-
pend on my accepting the call, and the
welfare of this institution seems to de-
pend on my remaining here. ! cannot go
into details in this note. but win simply
say that this college Is so deeply rooted
in my heart, and 1t is seemingly so de-
pendent on my devotion to IT, that / can
not believe God wants me to leave Il.
You and all the members of the board
appreciate my trying position. l have
passed through one OF the greatest strug-
giles of my life. But now my duty seems
clear, and l go forward with unfaltering
faith In good, believing that He will pro-
vide for our beloved seminary.
ALLOW me, through you, to thank the
brethren of the board for their confidence
in me, and to assure them that my duty
to remain here is the only thing that
moves me to decline this hearty and unan-
imous call. love them and the dear in
stitution which God has committed TO
their care. Sincerely yours,
~ =. Green"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
ToLBERT AT his HOME AGAIN.
Was Quietly Notified He Could Come
without MoIestatfOn.


Columbia S. c., June 5.-Some weeks
ago r. Red Tolbert, who was last Novem-
Der, during election riots at Phoenix, ex-
PEELED from that community, made state
ment for publication in a newspaper at
his home asking to be permitted to return
and live in peace with his family, declar-
ing he was opposed to negroes holding Of
fee or exercising unrestricted franchise;
that he would not have accepted the Re
publican nomination for Congress IL he
had apprehended the trouble ii would have
caused, and expressed his Willingness to
change his politics. If ii were shown him
wherein he was wrong
A meeting of his neghbors was called
but no public action was taken on Tolbert's
statements. The community was "felt"
however, and he was quietly notified that
he could return 10 his home without moles-
tation. After an absence of six months
he is again with his family. The other
Tolberts will not be accorded this privilege,
unless they follow his example
The contest OF r. Red Tofbert for the
seat of Congressman Latimer has been
taken up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
WE'RE INDICTED IN NEW YORK.
But the Kidnappers Are Being Held
by RocIkIand County.

DE hccklanQ COunty.
New York, June 5.-Mr. and Mrs. Bar
row, accused of kidnapping little Marion
Clark, waived examination before Justice
of the Peace Herbert at Garnerville, Rock
land county, to-day, and were committed
to the county Jail TO await the action of
the grand jury, which meets in October.
All efforts of the New York county au-
thorities to obtain possession of the pris-
oners have failed thus far, and unless
Gov. Roosevelt should interfere the New
York authorities cannot get the prisoners
until after they have been tried in Rock
land county.
The grand jury here has returned indict-
ments against the kldnappers. The first
is against George w. Barrow, alias Mark
Beuregard. alias James w. Wilson. The
second is against Addie Barrow, other
wise known as Addie Beauregard, and
Jennie Wilson. The third is against Car
rie Jones, known as Bella Anderson. The
indictments are in common law counts
and charge abduction, kidnapping and con-
spiracy.
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GOVERNOR OFFERS REWARD.
Win Pay $500 for Capture of Harvey
Niuifee,


Atlanta June 5.--Gov. Gambler this aft
ernoon offered a reward of $500 for the cap
ture Of Harvey Minifee, the Paulding
county negro WHO committed the assault
upon the 12-year-old daughter of John
Smith last Thursday.
The reward is to be paid for the delivery
Of the negro to the sheriff OF either Pauld-
Ing or Fulton county. at the Jail in Dallas
or Atlanta.
Al last reports the negro had been
sighted near AusteI This was about s
O'Clock this afternoon. He was on a mule,
heavily armed, headed toward point in
the country where a negro picnic was be-
ing given. Serious trouble was appre-
hended in case he should reach the picnic
grounds, because the negroes would try
10 prevent his capture.
Posses were in pursuit of the negro
and were believed to be close upon his
heels when the reward was offered.
AS il is offered for his delivery in Allan
Ia and the negro was headed this way it
is not unlikely that he may be brought
mere when captured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
BAKERS CAMPED NEAR LONDON.

Soldiers at the Court House 10 Keep
Them Out OF the Town.
London, Ky, June 5-The Barker mur-
Ger trial began at Manchester to-day.
Troops sent to guard the court house
arc camDed near ihe building, ready for
action sentinels are on guard to keep
the Howards. Whites and Bakers out of
town.
The Whites and Towards also put out
guards 10 pick off the Bakers If they at
tempt to enter the town.
The Bakers are camped down on Bear
creek. 100 strong. There are fully 100 Of
the Whites and Howards. Col. Williams
has only 100 soldiers. All the parties are
heavily armed. There has been no shoot
ing so far.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
Passenger steamer burned.

BAYFIELD,, Wis. June 5.--A passenger
steamer, r. G. Stewart, ran ashore on
Michigan Island, one of the Apostles
group. and later was burned TO the wa
ters edge. one Of the crew, George Nc
Kenna Of Detroit, was drowned in es-
Gaping from the burning boat The 9TH
ers, with the three passengers. were
saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
THE DE BARAs FOUND GUILTY.
They Were Charged with Using the
Mails TO Defraud

Chicago, June 5.-The jury in the case
Of the Baron and Baroness de Bara. charg-
ed with using the mails to conduct a
fraudulent business, brought in a verdict
late this afternoon, finding both defend
ants guilty.
The maximum penalty Is twelve years
and six months imprisonment and fine
Of $1,000.
A motion for a new trial was made. and,
pending the decision, sentence was defer
red
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
BLEW THE sAFE DOOR OFF.
Safe Crackers Robbed POstomce at
Elizabeth city. N. c.

Norfolk. Va, June 1.-THE postonice at
Elizabeth City, ". c., was broken into by
safe crackers last night, the safe drilled
and dynamite inserted. The explosion
blew the door entirely off, throwing 1t
across the room. People residing several
blocks away heard the noise.
The burglars secured $3.50 In money or
der funds, several registered letters and
a small amount Of money belonging 20
Postmistress Poole. Everything points to
professional work. The thieves left no
slew to their identity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
APPEAL TO CUBAN SOLDIERS.

Figuern DenOunccs as Cowards
Those Who Give Up Arms.
Havana, June 5.--Col. Figuera. of the
Cuban infantry in Havana province. In a
letter to the Spanish edition OF La Lucha.
passionately appeals to the soldiers who
were mustered out last week to refuse
TO give up their arms and accept the Amer
lean gratuity
He denounces those who act contrary
to such advice as towards and 'volun-
tary outcasts."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
WOMAN AS A HIGHWAY RoBBER.


Phoenix. Ariz., June 5.-The two robbers
who held up the Globe and Florence stage
last Wednesday have been captured by
Sheriff Truman of Pima country, near
Benzon.
One of them turned out to be a woman
named Pearl Hart. She made a strong
fight.
Both were asleep with their guns be-
side them. When they were awakened
the man seemed paralyzed with fright,
but the woman, reaching for the guns,
which had been removed, spr9ng to her
feet and fought vigorously.
All the money, about $3.50, three revolv-
ers and gold watch. which were taken
from passengers on the stage, were re-
covered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06

Springfield, ILL.,, June 5-This was the
hottest day for this early in June that
has been known in Springfield since the
weather bureau was established here. The
thermometers on the streets in the busi-
ness part of the city reached a maximum
of 95 and So in the shade
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
SERIOUS Nor AT BELFAST.
Crowd stoned Police and Was charg-
ed by the Troops.

Belfast, June 5.--serious rioting occur-
red this evening. The mobs fusllladed the
police with stones. and the troops were OBJ
gged to charge several times.
Ultimately the riot act was read, and a
force of ffty policemen batoned the crowd.
but they were obliged 10 retire before a
heavy shower OF stones.
A public house was looted and much
damage to property done.
The police have made many arrests.
Two officers were badly injured by flying
stones.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
COMPLAINED TO PRESIDENT.
Veterans Want the Graves in Ar
Iington Detter kent.

Washington, June 5.--A committee OF
Charles 3. Rouss Camp Of the Confeder-
ate Veterans Union. headed by DR.. S. E.
Lewis Of this city, to-day called upon the
President, and presented a memorial COM
planning Of the condition Of The Confed-
crate graves in Arlington cemetery and
the records pertaining to the same. There
are 141 Confederate graves at Arlington,
scattered about the cemetery.
The President promised 10 look into the
matter. The committee desires that these
graves be relocated in a separate plot ia
the cemetery. and their headstones ap-
propriatey marked.
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oREGoNIANs TO COME HOME.

The Regiment VIII Leave Manila
Sometime This Week.
Washington, June 5.-Gen. Otis advises
the war department that the oregon regi-
ment will leave for the United States this
week. 1t will be sent direct to Portland,
Ore.
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HOT WEATHER IN THE WEST.
st. Louis Has Erected an Emergency
Hospital Tent.

st. Louis, June 5-At o'clock this
afternoon. the thermometer was SO in the
shade.
There was two cases of heat prostrs-
tons but both viii recover.
The city hospital has erected a tent to
be used as an emergency ward for such
cases this summer.
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sAMoANs ARE DIsARM1xG.
Mntaafa's Men Have Surrendered
About 500 Guns.

Apia. Samoa, May 81, via Auckland
Both native factions. the MaIletoans and
the Mataafans, are disarming. Mataafa
has surrendered 1880 guns.
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HdoT DOWN BY TWO NEGROES.

'S Result of Dispute with Hub
para They KILLED His wife.
?, nIngAam, Ala, June 5-Mrs. r. II.
'0'oard was shot and instantly killed by
:, '' negroes at Ea!ine station, on the
-.'ppais and Charleston Railroad in Ribb
county, to-day.
-'i' Hubbard is farmer and had in his
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-06
HANNAwAY PLEADED GUILTY.
WouId-Be White Rapist Given Twen-
ty Years at Hard Labor.

ty Years at Hard Labor.
Vienna. Ga, June 5.-John Hannaway,
who attempted to outrage the little daugh-
ter of N. L. Christmas. pleaded guilty in
the special session of the Superior Court
here to-day.
He was given the limit of the law and
was sentenced to twenty years by Judge
Littlejohn.
Two hours later he was on his way to
Macon, where he will be kept until as
signed TO q convict camp.
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One May Die at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., June 5.-Bert Higgins,
aged l9, was overcome by heat to-day,
and the doctors say he may die. Frank
Tobin was also Frustrated, and is in
serious condition.