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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
ALTGELD'S RESIGNATION.
wiz Not BE Hampered in His Cam
paign by Committee Work.

WA AHA ne IAhDCICu his va III
paign by Committee Work.
Chicago, June "a special to the Times
Herald from Louisville says:
John p. Altgeld intends to be free from
any official connecuo: with the Demo-
cratic committee when he takes up the
cudgels for Bryan and 16 to l.
His selection by the Ohio Valley Bime-
talhc League as the leader of the corpora
ton in behalf of the Nebraskan and free
silver was followed to-day by his declara-
uon Of his intention to resign from the
ways and means committee OF the Demo-
cratic national committee.
Yes, L am going to resign" he said in
an interview. The ways and means com
mlttee is but subcommittee, whose main
duties were the raising of funds. l think
We have served long enough and l intend
10 step aside and give some one else u
chnce. believe the other members will
resign also"
Politicians here regard this as an ample
Gonhfmduon of Their inference that the
AInosan is now Mr., Bryan's campaign
manager.
They say that as chairman of the CO.
operators he is more than likely to call
4ot contributions to the cause of 16 to l.
ohould the Democratic national commit
zee lelegate thai issue to the rear he would
nave 70 quiz one position or the other.
As SILVER IS his chief love, his declara-
e'uH ol ms intention to resign is viewed
as selz4ng time b. the fOrelock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
SOME IMAGINARY BRIGANDs.
Gen. Wood Says the Whole Problem
in Cuba To-day Is Work.

Washington, June 3.-The war depart
ment has received a lengthy report from
Gen. Wood at Santiago, in which he says
he has just returned from a long trip
through the interior and along the north
coast of Santiago province. The people
are ell at work, peaceful, contented, and,
as far a $ one can see, fairly happy.
Gen. Wood, speaking of the alleged bri-
gandage in his province, says:
THE reports which have alarmed the
citizens in the vicinity of Sama and Banes
were, as far as I could learn, circulated
by an old scoundrel called Ferla. He has
spent his time. apparently, in circulating
reports of brigandage, and actually incit-
ing some ignorant men to commit lawless
acts. 1 took him off quietly and told him
that my orders to my officers of the Guar
dia Rural We're 10 give all men of his de-
scripton a short shift, If they were
caught engaged in any work of this sort
The whole problem to-day in Cuba is
work: Put the idle people who are read
ing the incendiary press to work, relegale
to back seat the politicians whose pres
ent importance rests solely on she at
tentions they are receiving from our peo-
pie and they will not have followers
enough left to give them the slightest i'm
portance or weight in the community"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
NEW GOVERNOR TAKES OATH.
M.swEENEY SWORN IN AT COLUM-
BIA LAST NIGHT.

Ceremony Followed Close Upon Gov.
Euerbe's FunernI-said He Would
Endenvor 10 BE the Governor OF
the Whole state of south Carolina.
Cov. EIIerbe Wanted to Die While
Actual GOvernOr-SIany Attended
the Funeral Services.
Columbia, S. c.. June S.-Willlam II.
Ellerbe, the deceased Governor, was bu-
ried at his home this afternoon in the
nresence of hundreds Of his neighbors and
the state officials, in the simplest nossi-
bic manner.
The new Governor, NJ. b. McSweeney,
took the oath of office at 11:10 O'clock to-
night. in the parlor of Wrights Hotel.
the chief justice administering it,
The new Governor, with state officials,
arrived at the hotel at II o'clock, where
about twenty-five people had already as
semb'ed. Ten minutes later, Chief Justice
Ncfyer and Associate Justices Pope and
car, entered. The Governor standing
with Attorney General Belinger, faced
The Judges, while the oath was read.
There complying with the requirements of
the new constitution, he signed the oath.
GOV. McSweeney said only few words.
He fully realized the responsibility OF the
office. and he was going to be the Cow
ernor Of the whole of South Carolina;
that was his aim.
lie sincerely regretted the death of Gov.
Filerhe and most heartily sympathized
win his family. He had been urged he
sad to come TO Columbia weeks ago and
assume the duties of Governor, but he had
moi done 50, knowing that it was the wish
of Gov. Ellerbe to die while actual Cover
nor of the state.
Al the conclusion Of his remarks. the
state officers present, In turn, assured the
Governor that would have their hearty CO
operation.
At the Funeral.
The special train with state officials left
here for the home Of the deceased Cover
nor al midday The funeral took place al
q O'Clock. IL was very simple. The service
was performed by Rev. j. z. Beard,
Methodist preacher. There was no eulogy.
There We're possibly 500 people present,
chiefly ueighbors of the Governor. The
iuterment took place in the little family
buTyng ground in a secluded grove.
To-day The stale house, court house and
dspensaries in Columbia were closed. 1t is
the first time in the history OF the state
tnat q Governor has died in office.
Rev. c.. ]. Abney of this city, was on
the SPECIAL train going to the Governors
funeral. A stick of wood dropped off the
engine hit the bank and bounced back to
the car breaking his arm and otherwise
iujurlng him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
SHE MAY SOON BE RELEASED.
Efforts i'm Behalf of Mrs. MaybricIx
VIII De Successful,

London, June IA representative of the
Associated Press has made inquiries with
the result that he is abe to confirm the
report that those who have been working
in favor of Mrs. Florence Maybrick will
not be surprised at her release at any mo-
ment now that the United States ambas-
sador, Joseph H. Choaie has had two in
terviews on the subject with the MARQUIS
of Salisbury, at which his strong represent
tation of the American view of the matter
met with the most promising reception
Mr. Choate, since his arrival in England,
has taken the liyeliest interest in the case.
Mr. Choete received the most definite
Instructions from Washington, the gist be-
ing that he was to press for an immediate
revision of the case. as The United States
government considered the time had ar
rived for an immediate consideration of il.
To these instructions and the spirit in
which they are being carried out by MIR.
Choate, who said: Il viii see this thing
through" Mrs. Maybricks impending free
dom viii be largely due.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04

His s-Yenr-OId Victim Is Not Ex-
pected 20 Live.

pected to Live.
Powder Springs, Ca, June 3-News has
Just reached here OF the assault upon the
s-year-old daughter of Mr.. John Smith, a
well-to-do farmer, who lives five miles
north of here, by Harvey Mennifield, a
negro employed on Mr.. Smiths farm The
crime was committed late yesterday aft
ernoon.
After the crime was discovered 1t was
decided to keep quiet and by this means 1t
was thought that the capture of Menni-
field would be effected without difficulty.
Up to this hour he is still at large, but
is said to be surrounded in a swamp near
Dallas. II caught he VIII undoubtedly be
lynched.
The child Is not expected to live.
Mennifield rs surrounded In a swamp one
mile from Sweetwater Park Hotel Lithla
Springs, tonight. All the men guests Of
the big hotel have turned out and are do
ing guard duty.
The swamp is absolutely impenetrable
after dark, and the searchers have de-
cided TO wait for daylight before trying
to find Menniheid.
The negro is in the employ of the South
ern Railway and II Is thought he may
try to make his way TO the railroad and
escape, but the swamp is entirely sur
rounded and he cannot get away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
MAY BE TRIED IN NEW YORK.

Chances Are the Ixidnappers VIII BE
Surrendered.
New York, June S.-Sheriff Blauvelt of
Rockland county came to the city early
to-day to consult with the police authorl-
ties here regarding the case of the VIII
sons, or Barrows, who are in Jail at Ny
ack charged with the kidnapping of Ma
rion Clark.
A dispatch to the Associated Press from
Nyack to-day says that there is a strong
sentiment there against the county au-
thoritieS standing upon the law, which
gives Rockland county the power to pros
ecute the abductors who were arrested
there, although the crime was committed
in New York county. The sentiment has
some basis in the matter of the expense
which the prosecution entails the tax
payers.
1t is generally believed at Nyack that
Jennie Wilson will tell all she knows
when the case comes to trial. notwith-
standing the efforts of her counsel TO pre-
vent 1t.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
MOB cLAMoRs FOR A NEGRO.
Grant BeII Charged with AssauIting
an Aged Widow.

Cedartown, Ga, June 3.-The Polk coun-
ty jail here is surrounded at II o'clock
tonight by mob OF 300 men ciamoring
for Grant Bell. vagabond negro, who
was placed there to-day for a brutal as
sault upon Mrs. J. c. Lumpltin. a widow,
e5 years of age, at an early hour this
morning.
Deputy Sheriff Hogg and his deputies
say they will protect the prisoner. and
trouble is feared.
Mrs. Lumpkin's husband was the late }.
c. Lumpkin. son of ex-Goy Lumpkin
of Georgia. and she is related to Judge
Lumpkin Of Atlanta.
Bell stoutly denies the charge. He sits
crouched in his cell, trembling with fear.
Several prominent citizens are talking TO
the mob in an effort TO induce them to
let the Jaw take its course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04

Hall and WhaIIey Drove the Insur-
gents before Them.

Manila, June 4, 1O:45 a. ma vigorous
campaign was begun on Saturday against
zen. Plo Gel Pilar's force of 1900 rebels
IN the foot hills at the mouth of Laguna
oe Bay and in the towns of Cainta, Tay
lay and Antipolo, under the supervision
of Gen. Lawton
Gen. Han, with $500 men, moved south
east from the pumping station, and Cot.
Whalley, who relieved Gen. King in com
mand OF mis- brigade, proceeded east from
San Pedro Macati, the two divisions ap-
preaching each other.
Col Whalley captured Cainta with small
loss, the rebels. fleeing before the advance
OF the United States troops. Gen. Hall
drove the Fflipinos from the vicinity or
Mariniquina, sweeping them towards Col.
Whalley's column.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
WANT TO AVERT A COLLISION.

object of the Negotiations as to the
Alaskan boundary.
Washington, June 3.-It is learned at
the state department that the negotiations
now in progress at London between AM
bassador Choate and Lord Salisbury re-
late entirely to the arrangement of a mo-
dus vivendi to avert the danger of a hos
tile collision on the Alaskan border dur
ing the present season, at least.
1t is expected to resume the negotiations
for the settlement of the whole boundary
question when Sir Julian Pauncefote re-
turns to Washington from The Hague
There is every reason to believe that the
attempt 20 secure a modus vivendi will
succeed, but the basis cannot be disclosed
at this time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
zOLA WILL RETURN TO PARIS.
Says He Was Positive Truth Would
Finally Triumph.

London. June "A representative of tho
Associated Press this evening secured a
brief interview with NJ. Emile zola, who
is now living in strict retirement near
the Crystal Palace, but who proposes 20
return 10 Paris early next week. lie saida :
Il knew the light was finally bound to
break through The mass OF fasehood cal
un1ny and forgery that Dreyfus would be
restored to liberty and honor and myself
no longer forced to live In exile"
He was greatly pleased at the prospect
Of speedy return TO France, and declared
he felt assured all would acknowledge
that his actions were justified by events.
Armed with The truth" said M Zola.
u knew all must come right"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
CELEBRATED OFFICIALLY.
Ceremonies in London in Honor of
the Queens Birthdny.


London, June 3.--The Queens birthday
was officially celebrated to-day in Lon
don The chief event was the trooping Of
the colors this morning on the Horse
Guards parade
The immense concourse present included
the United States ambassador. Mr.. Jo-
seph H. Choate, and most of the promi-
nent Americans now in this city.
Detachment of the Grenadier Guards
Cold Stream Guards and Scots Guards
participated in the ceremony. accompa-
MED by their massed bands
The Prince of Wales appeared in a field
marshaIs uniform, attended by the Duke
of Connaught, the Duke of Cambridge, the
Duke of York, and Prince Christian of
Schleswig- -Holstein, preceded by a brill
iant headquarters staff and the royal
equerries.
After an inspection of the troops by the
conmander-in-chief, Field Marshal Lord
Wolseley, the royal party took up a po-
sitlon at the saluting point and the troops
marched past to the music Of the massed
hands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
now 1T Is VIEWED IN HAVANA.
believed Germany VIII Ala Spain
Against CnrIists.

Relieved Germany VIII Ala Spain
Against CnrIists.
Havana, June S-The cable dispatches
announcing the sale by Spain of the Caro-
line, Pelew and Marianne Islands 40 Ger
many created surprise Spaniards and Gu
bans all accept II as an indication of Ger
man friendship for Spain and a probable
willingness to assist her In resisting the
Carlists.
Spanish merchants here bitterly censure
the policy Of the present cabinet, which
they declare Is anxious to spend money for
useless defenses, instead of for the recon-
struction of the country. They also con-
denim the generals who are attempting to
ineulcate the idea Of eventually securing
revenge upon the United States.
Carlist organ here asserts that the
vatican is willing to declare in favor OF
Don Carlos II the latter viii pledge him
self TO certain church privileges and to
the work of "redeeming Spanish honor
which was lost in the American war"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04

Looks as IL He VIII he the Next
Speaker of the House.

Chicago, June 9.-Congressman d. b.
Henderson of Iowa came to Chicago to-
day in connection with the recent develop
ments which seem to assure his election
to the speakership.
The following votes Gen. Henderson says
are now pledged TO him:
Illinois, IA; Iowa, II; Ohio, 15; Wisconsin,
10: Minnesota, Z; South Dakota, 2; Massa-
cfusetts. 10; Maryland, 4.
To this win be added TO a certainty, Il is
asserted, the votes Of the twelve Michigan
and nine Indiana congressman, giving him
than a majority of the Republican votes
In the House. Letter word came from To-
peka that six of the seven Republican con-
gressmen in Kansas were also for Hender-
kO..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
PARTY OF INDIANS DROWNED.
They Were Crossing n Lake when
Their Boats CapsizeG.

Laggan, Alberta. June 9. via Seattle
Between twenty and thirty Indians, in
drowned in Lake of Clouds, near the Ca
madam Pacific Railway while crossing to
the reservation TO attend the Pot Latch.
They were travelling In boats rudely
manufactured of caribou skins when The
long boats colllded Both vessels were
r~rdered useless and the entire party was
lost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
HANNA's CASE OF RHEUMATISM.
He Is Going to Southern France to
benefit His Health.

Cleveland, o., June 9.-Senator Hanna
will leave Cleveland probably next Friday
and expects to sail for Europe on Satur-
day.
MY rheumatism has not improved at
all of late" said the senator to-day. 'In
fact it has been growing worse, if any
thing, and l realized some time ago that
l would have to do something. I will not
you. / win try TO get my health back
l viii remain in the Southern part or
France until the rheumatism has entirely
left me. On the advice of physicians
win undergo a thorough course of treat
ment."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
GERMANY GLAD no GET THEM.
News of Cession of Carolines Most
FavorabIy Received.

Berlin. June S.-The announcement of
the cesslOn Of the Caroline and other ISL
ands to Germany met with the most favor
able reception here.
The papers which commented upon Il
laid stress on the success of German poll
icy which, Il Is pointed out accomplishes
now what Prince Bismarck was unable TO
do in 1885
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
YOUNG OFF FOR PHILIPPINES.
Thinks 1t VIII BE Easy TO subdue
Filipinos with 10000 Men.

NJ. Young has left here for the Philip
pines. In Washington he had a conversa-
ton with the President before going
West
When asked if he thought Gen. Otis
could subdue the islands with $1,000 men,
had no doubt Of it. He said further that
it would not take month to DO the work
after the rainy season is over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
MARYLAND FoR HESDERsoN.
Republican Delegation Indorses Him
for Speaker.

Baltimore, June s.-The Maryland Re-
publican congressional delegation, com
prising Messrs. W. b. Baker Frank c.
Wachter. Sidney Mudd and George NJ.
Pearre met in Washington to-day and in
dorsed David B. Henderson of Iowa for
speaker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
TROOPS TO GUARD A TRIAL.
Ease of Kentucky Feud and vio-
Ience Is Feared.

LfeEinston, KY, June S--One hundred
y T. '"ad riaemen Of the First Kentucky
i5- .ment and a Calling gun battery left
in "S ~ a special train for Clay county
+" ~ mountains, to serve as guard dur
da1 'ie tflal OF Thomas Howard for mur-
.i.,er icud, and 1t was regarded as neces-
lerSo ~ nave troops present 10 prevent vio-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
FIRE IN WASHINGTON STATE.
Town of Republic Damaged to the
Extent of s25O,OOO.

Republic, Wash. June S.-A disastrous
fire occurred here early to-day. the dam
age amounting to $25O,Oo0. The fire was
started by the explosion of a gasoline
stove. 1t spread rapidly, until two entire
blocks including twenty-eight buildings,
were destroyed.
il is rurnored that two opium fends were
burned in one OF the buildings
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
ALTGELD CONFIRMS REPORT.
says Also That Senator Jones Thinks
of ResigninE.

chicago, June S.-John p. Altgeld not
ony confirms the report that he intends
10 resign from the ways and means COM
tAl'J5e Of the Democratic national commit
,S Se 9ut to-day made the announcement
H!al senator james X. Jones is also think
cl7 I'l5 Of severing his connection with the
Nr, Altgeld returned from Louisville
Way Looking greatly improved in health.
,"H,.n asked concerning his reported in
'eolon of resigning he said:
Neither Senator Jones nor myself has
any desire to throw down the work of
tue ha 1onal committee. We feel, how
yer that it is time for some other mem
Fts of the national committee to pull off
i5elr coats. 1 have no doubt men will
i e found and that the work will go on
just as smoothly as ever
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
THE FUND FOR DEwEY's HOME.

Ihere Is $1,000 in Sight and the
Work Is Being Pushed.
Washington, June IA meeting OF the
Dewey home fund committee was held to-
day
.. II was decided to push the efforts to
ralse ,, a subscription Of 500, 900, and there
E WIS no manifestation OF disbursement
er..'9 orl-'9ht IN the hands of Treasurer Rob-
efLs is close to $1,000
g. ne committee to-day received notice
VAi a New York newspaper that II has
guout $500 in hand which will soon be
rol"aided. This makes a total of s11 600
,.g, ,o" m sight. with innumerable agencies
Stt 10 hear from
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
LOST CONTROL OF AN ENGINE.
Heavy Freight Train Crashed Into
Another Train.

Roanoke, Va, June IA heavy freight
train entering a siding at Montgomery,
a station on the Norfolk and Western
Railroad, twenty-five miles west Of here.
was lost control Of by the, engineer. The
train standing on the main line, wrecking
eight cars and turning the engine over.
No one wes hurt. Traffic was blocked
for five hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
WORKING FOR RECIPROCITY.
Sir Cavendish Boyle Presented to
Secretary of State.

Washington. June s-slr Cavendish
Boyle. government secretary Of British
Guiana, was presented to the secretary of
State to-day by the British charge daft
flares, Mr.. Tower. Sir Cavendsh has Just
returned from London. and his speeial mis-
sion is to assist in negotiating treaty of
reciprocity for this West Indian colony
Mr.. Tower has also received word from
the British foreign office that a commission
from Jamaica has been authorized TO come
here and aid IN a reciprocity treaty. This
clears up a matter which was involved in
considerable doubt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
PRICE PAID FOR ISLANDS.
Spain Gets 25,0oO.O6o Pesetas and
Three CoaIing stations.

Madrid, June S.-Germany, 1t is anuounc-
ed, pays 100000 pesetas for the Caroline,
Palaos and Marianne Islands, Spain re-
tains three coaling stauons-one I'm each
group-and Germany undertakes to de-
fend these stations In case of war.
Germany, in addition. grants Spain the
most favored nation treatment in Ger
many and in the colonial islands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
DEWEY WILL SAIL TUESDAY.
Admiral Keeping Quiet and His
Health Is Improving.

Hong Kong June 3.-Admiral Dewey's
health is SIN improving, but he Is keep
ing very quiet at the Peak Hotel, only
once having come down to the city. and
accepting no invitations
He viii sail on Tuesday. According to
his present plans, he wIl not visit Eng
land on ns homeward journey but Will
proceed straight to Gibraltar and thence
TO New York, where he expects 10 arrive
a the beginning of October, after ieis
uFely VOYAGE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
Massachusetts for Henderson.

Boston, June 3--At a meeting of the Re-
publican members OF the Massachusetts
Congressional delegation to-day It was de-
cided 10 support Gen. Henderson OF Iowa
for speaker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
MONEY REFUNDED BY TEXAS.
Government Originally Paid That
State Too Much.

Stute TOO Much.
Washington, June s.-The Secretary of
the Treasury to-day received from the
Governor of Texas sl5125 as a refund of
the over-payment to the state on account
of an appropriation made in the deficiency
act Of 1888, amounting TO $10l, 113.
The original appropriation of $7,750, 900
was made in 1855 10 pay the creditors of
the late Republic Of Texas. and was in
consideration of certain territory ceded to
the United States, and in REIMBURSEMENT
of AN claims made upon the United States
for liability of The debts Of Texas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
Johnnn stranss Is pend.

Vienna, June 3.--Johann Strauss. the IA
nous composer, known throughout the civ
ilized world as the Waltz King" Is dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
POPULATION IS DEMORALIzED.
Monterra Had FOrty-fve Earth
auaISes In Five Hours.

Kingston, Jamaica, June 3.-Advices
from the Island Of Montserrat, one OF the
British West Indies, reports that forty
i've earthquakes occurred In a period OF
five hours on May II, and that these were
fo1Owed by frequent isolated shocks.
Much damage was done 70 buildings and
growing crops and few fatalities occurr-
moralized.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-04
THE ST. LOUIS WENT AGROUND.

Bat the American Liner Pulled OF
and Went on Her Course.
Southampton. June 2.-The American
Line steamer st. Louis grounded in the
mud near Calshol Castle to-day. She drew
off and proceeded shortly atterward.
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CYCLONE STRUCK A TRAIN.
I'VE Cars Blown ont of II and Part
of the Track Torn Up.

,. .'re ilaute, Ind. June sword has
,a 'aachod th.s city that a freight train
w.. ,"e Chicago and Illinois Railroad, near
vb1ss Ka H., was struck by a cyclone
tbe w. ulnlhg at a good rate Of speed, and
ana TiNl carried Eve cars out of the train
siyt,. .tW vut Two tracks fer a distance of
TIE roadbed. - W." . soou poi 'io" u