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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
BARONESS DIE HRcH DEAD.
spent Millions of Her Large Fortuns
i'm Charities.

Spent Millions of Her Large Fortune
i'm Charities.
Paris. pArll 1.-Baroness de Hirsch is
dead.
Baron Hirsch left an estate OF $25,000 000s
much of which was bequeathed to charity
and afterward dispensed by the Baroness
Millions have been spent In colonizing
large bodies OF Russian refugees In the
United States and the Argentine Repubiic-
Baroness de Hirsch was quite as re-
markable n parsonage as her husband-
Worth many millions In her own rights
she gave as freely of her wealth as OF thaE
left by her husband. She was daughter
OF the late Senator BIschofheim of Brus-
sels head of the great banking house or
Bischofhem e. Goldschmidt, that financed
the Erie Railway reorganization iE 1871.
A careful estimate shows that the Bar
oness de Hirsch spent $l,5OO,O0O In the city
of New York In charitable work since her
husbands death. three years ago, BESIDES
the annual income of the fund OF 2,D0ooo
created by the Baron.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
AGUINALDO's ARMY WHIPPED.
Utmost Confidence Expressed in
Gen. Otis Ability.

Gcns Otls' Ability.
Washington, April 1-War department
officials are very much gratifed at the
conditions existing in the Philippines.
1t is dedueed from the dispatch received
from Gen. Otis that there is little left
Of the army of Aguinaldo and that his
troops do not want to face the American
soldiers.
1t is supposed that the scouting parties
of Gen. Otis army have been moving
about from different points on the rail-
road line, and more especially from Malo-
los, and have encountered a few bands
of natives, which Gen. Otis says retire
upon the approach of the American troops
While the officials here would be glad to
have information of the new campaign of
Gen. Otis, they are at present without
such knowledge and he has not been asked
to communicate his plans to the depart
ment.
The utmost confidence is expressed in
his ability to handle the situation, and -
attempt will be made to influence him
from Washington
1t is believed that Gen. Otis desires to
ascertain now just where the forces of
the insurgents are located and In what
number.
1t is thought very probable that in the
advance that has been made from Manila
to Malolos the insurgents have not all re-
treated along the railroad track, but that
some have run off into the rough country
to the right of the railroad and may be
now lying in wait to set upon small bodies
of American troops. or perhaps to again
destroy some of the bridges and on the
railroad and for time cut off communl-
cation between the advance of the Ameri-
can army and Manila.
Gen. Otis will take measures to prevent
ANYTHING of the kind, and no doubt will
ascertain the location and number of the
insurgents before making further advance
p pursuit of Aguinaldo and his fleeing
army.
II is evident that while Cen Otis reports
everything "all quiet he has had a part
of his army active in accommodating the
country along the line of the railroad by
which he has been advancing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
THE USE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Beef Court Hears More Evidence on
the Chemical Line.


the Chemical Line.
Washington, April 1.-The military court
of investigation held only one session to-
day, but nevertheless examined an unu-
sually large number OF witnesses, inelud-
Ing several army surgeons in charge of
hospitals.
Their testimony was generally to the ef-
feet that they had had no experience with
canned beef. and that so far as they knew.
the health of their patients had not been
affected by It's use.
The court also heard the testimony of
Mr. Greenleaf w. Simpson OF Boston,
now engaged In furnishing beef on The
hoof to the troops at inland points in
Cuba, who stated that he had had several
interviews with Gen. Eagan prior to the
letting of bids for the troops at Santiago,
and had urged the impossibllty of eatis-
factorily supplying beef to the Cuban
troops in any other way than on the hoof,
or on the block.
He also stated that he had had more or
less talk with Gen. Eagan and with the
agent of Armour & Co. concerning the
use of preservatlves. The question was
discussed IN general way with MIR.
Eagan, who told him that some investiga-
tions were being made In the South In that
direction. He had inferred that the ex-
pertinent was made both in the interest of
the government and the packers.
Lieut.. Camper was recalled to relate the
particulars of his meeting with Mr.. Hen
dirk, who had just testified. Mr.. CAMPER
said he had recognized Mr.. Moorehouse,
whom he had met upon leaving the witness
stand few days since as the man who
had stated in Lakeland that chemicals
were used TO preserve the meat He APP
preached and spoke to Mr.. Moorhouse,
but the latter declared that he had no
recollection OF ever having seen him be-
fore.
The court then adjourned until 1880
O'Clock Monday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
ATLANTA MAY HAVE NO CAMP.
Fea-s of Infection VIII Probably
Divert the Troops.

Divert the Troops.
Washington. April 1.-The war depart
ment has been advised that some appre-
hension exists in the Southern states that
Inc return of the troops from Cuba may
bring yellow fever infection.
Protests have been made against the
establishment of camps at Atlanta, and the
suggestion has been made that troops
should be sent North early and not mus
tered out in The South. SO far as the
Southern troops are concerned, 1t is posi-
BILE to muster them out only near their
homes. 1t is intended TO bring the North
em troops North
1t is stated at the department that in
vestigation into the plan TO establish a
camp at Atlanta develops the fact that
the cost viii be considerable, while there
are established camps al Savannah, Au-
gusta and other points, with ample provs-
ion for all the troops. For this reason it is
probable that no camp will be established
at Atlanta.
The war department Is taking every pre-
caution possible to prevent infection, and
makes no move without consulting Sur
geon General Wyman of the marine hos
pital service. The department is acting
upon his suggestion and advice, and the
whole matter of protection against infec-
ton is In his hands. If there is the least
danger of infection the troops will be
brought to Camp Meade, in Pennsylvania.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
LYNCHERS TO GO ON TRIAL.
CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF
A COLoRED POSTMASTER.

Two of the Men Turned states Evil
dence-They Are said to HAVE
Killed BAKER and His Infant Child
mt Lake City-First Case on Record
Where The Federal Government
Has Dealt With Lynching-Intend-
ed to Kill Baker.
Charleston, S. c., April 1.--GFifteen prom
inent citizens of Lske City, S. c. will be
put on trial here in the United States
Circuit Court next week to answer the
charge of having lynched Postmaster
Frazer b. Baker, more than a year ago.
Besides killing the postmaster, who was
negro, the alleged lynchers will have to
answer for killing Bakers infant child and
for burning the Lake City postofiice with
all Its effects.
1t Is said here that other arrests will
be made before the case is taken up. The
the hearing will begin at once. Eighty
witnesses for the government have been
summoned, and there is a great array of
witnesses for the defense.
This is che first time on record that the
federal government has come into the
South to take up a lynching trial. The
murder of Baker was probably the most
brutal crime known In the history of the
state. Baker was appointed postmaster
at Lake City, and before he took charge
of the office he was warned to keep away.
He refused, and an attempt was made to
kill him soon after his commission was
received This failed, and then a regular
band was organized to put him out of the
way.
The defendants in this celebrated case
are: Ezra Mcknight. w A. Webster. NJ.
V. Ward. Moultrie Epps, II. c. Goodwin,
c. j. Joiner, Oscar Kelly, Edwin Rodgers,
Alon2o Rodgers, Henry Stokes, Allen Belk,
Van Somerford, Early p Lee ]. p. New
ham and Marion Clark.
They are representative business men
from the Lake City section Marion Clark
was formerly the editor of a newspaper in
that town.
Stokes was a deputy United States mar
shall some years ago, and the other pris-
oners are merchants, druggists and farm
ers.
According to the testimony given at the
preliminary hearing by Newham and Lee
who turned states evidence, the Lake City
band of lynchers was organized for the
special purpose of killing Baker. The ne
gro had refused to leave town and give uI
the office, and the white people rebellec
at the idea of colored postmaster
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
CONTINUED ACTIVE CAMPAIGN.

American Troops Pressing Forward
Against Insurgents.
Washington, April 1.-The following was
received at CAB this morning:
Manila, April 1.-Adjutant General,
Washington. Quiet prevails. Have di-
rected troops at Malolos and on railroad
on accommodating duty. Find insurgents
only in small portions of surrounding coun-
try, who retire on the approach of our
troops. Few of our troops moving 10 a
new position. Preparing for a continued
active campaign. Army in excellent spirits.
(SigneD Otis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
DISPATCH COMES FROM KAUTZ.
snys German Consul Issued an In
cendiary Proclamation.

snys German Consul Issued an In
cendiary Proclamation.
Washington April 1.-The following was
given out at the state department this ar
ternoon:
The Secretary of state has received
from the Secretary of the Navy a tele-
gram addressed to him by Rear Admiral
Kautz relative to Samoan matters 1t is
dated Newcastle, N. S. w, March 80, 1899.
and reads as follows;
"Mataafa people obeyed orders to leave
government reservation. Since then have
become aggressive, killing Private Hollo-
way and three British sailors. Our man
killed guarding American consulate. Ger
man consul general issued incendiary
proclamation, saying that my prociama.
ton was untrue, and he should uphold
provisional government. The British forces
act in concert with the United States,
shelling rebels where (they) can be
reached.
"A copy of the dispatch was sent to the
German ambassador"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
BODIES BROUGHT FROM CUBA.
BODIES OF SOLDIERS FROM sANTI-
AGO NOW IN VIRGINIA.

VIII he Inferred Temporarily Rt
Arlington Cemctery-FuII Military
HOnOrs VIII he Paid the Dead He-
rOes-Ceremonies VIII Probably
Take Place on Thursday-GOvern-
ment Departments in WashingtOn
VIII Close for the Funeral.
Washington, April THE funeral train
bearing the bodies of $50 soldiers who lost
their lives In Cuba and Porto Rico. arr
rived at Rosslyn. Va, shortly after I
o'clock this afternoon, having passed
through Washington without stop.
The train was heavily draped in mourn~
ing and decorated with flags. The remains
are encased In hermetlcally sealed cas-
kets, marked wherever possible with the
name and regiment of the soldier.
These caskets were removed from the
train as rapidly as possible to that part
of the Arlington cemetery where the final
interment Is TO be made. A large number
OF tents have been erected there for the
safe-keepng of the remains until arrange-
ments have been perfected for their in
terment.
There are about $50 of these bodies to
be buried at Arlington. The funeral train.
after discharging at Rosslyn. Will return
TO New York and receive the remainder of
the bodies 1t is expected that the shipment
win be completed by Tuesday afternoon. Ie
arrangements can be perfected by that
time, the funeral ceremony of the entra
number will be held at the cemetery nexG
Wednesday
There IL an impression at the departs
ment however that the arrangements
| cannot be concluded in time to permit of
| the funeral before Thursday.
Fun military honors will be paid 10 tha
memory OF the patriots who lost their lives
| In the West indies. In special recognition
| OF the occasion, and in order TO permit the
| government employees to assist In doing
| honor to the memory of the soldiers who
| lost their lives for their country. all tha
government departments will be closed al
noon ON the day set apart for the funeral
| ceremony.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
FAYNE MOORE OUT AT LAST.
Released ON Her own RecOgniznnce
in SiIverware Case.

Released on Her own HecOgntZnnce
in Silverware Case.
New York, April 1.-Justice Scott. In
the Supreme Court to-day. released Mrs.
Fayne Strahan Moore on her own recog-
nizance, on the charge Of stealing silver
ware from the Waldorf-Astoria. This ac-
ton was taken on the application of the
district attorney.
Mrs. Moore had been previously 1eleas-
ed on the indictment charging her with
extortlon. She was under 81 900 bail on
the charge of larceny, but the hotel pro-
prietor. having regained all the silverware,
exhibited no inclination to press the
charge.
This ends a series of protracted efforts
TO obtain Mrs. Moore's release. She was
not tried on the charge on account of the
absence of Martin Mahon, The complain
ing witness For "badgering" Mahon,
Mrs. Moore's husband is now serving his
term In Sing Sing prison
Mrs. Moore said she would not return TO
Atlanta. She thought she would go abroad
with her mother in few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
SHOT DOWN LIKE AN ARROW.
steIIa's Passengers Thrown to the
stern and Carried Under.

Southampton, April 1.-The steamer
Vera arrived here at o'clock this after
noon with the survivors of the Stella dis
astcr
The quays were thronged. and as soon
as the gangway had been placed in posi-
tion the officials on the Vera invited all
persons having relatives or friends among
tbe survivors to go on board. The scenes
that followed were pathetic.
The stories of the passengers who were
saved add little that is new except the be-
lief that many women and children must
have perished in the saloon, so sudden
was the inrush of water.
one of the rescued says that before the
Stella sank she stood with her bows per-
pendicular for a moment and then shot
below ike an arrow All who were left on
board were pitched sternward in heap
and disappeared with the ship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
HAS MADE NO EXPLANATION.
American Government Has Only
Given Its Side of the Case.

Given Its Side of the Case.
Washington, April 1.-The new proposal
referred to In the Berlin dispatch as hav-
ing been accepted by all three govern
ments as one for joint high commission,
that being the only proposition now pend
ing.
Ambassador Whites call on the German
foreign Office was doubtless to express
the favorable view which this government
takes of the proposed settlement.
The American government has made no
explanation to Germany regarding any
feature of the Samoan affair, save to set
forth the American position. This govern
ment has not thought Its action required
any explanation further than to express
regret that there had been a collision at
Samoa At the same time the opinion
is expressed that there would have been
no hostile action had not the American
authorities at Samoa felt 1t was impera-
tive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
THEY ARE DISAPPOINTED.
'hlalon and Hevia Leave washing
ton for Havana.

Washington, April 1.-Senors Vlllalon
guy Hevia, the representatives of the Gu
''h assembly, who, came here in an effort
secure more funds to be distributed
u 'le cuban army when disbanded, left
y, "sshington to-day for the South, presum-
en- route to Havana
Aey express themselves as disappoint-
"'lh the result OF their visit, and stat
Nv naVlng cabled to Havana the fiat re-
,t'I Of the administration TO increase
'Ne sum intended for the army. they would
not be surprised at the early dissolution
~. lue assembly and the disbanding of the
Ou1an army.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
SOLUTION WILL BE AM1cABLE.
Germany and United States VIII
Continue Friendly.

Berlin, April 1.-The correspondent here
of the Associated Press learns authorIta-
lively that after the acting minister Of
foreign affairs, Baron Won Rlchthoffen.
had been closeted with the Emperor to-
day, the United States ambassador, Mr.
Andrew d. White. passed an hour at the
foreign office.
1t is generally believed tnat an under
standing has been reached which is likely
to bring about an amicable and satisfac.
tory solution Of the whole Samoan diff
Guilty.
1t is understood that while the United
States and Great Britain have steadily de-
clined to accept Germany's two previous
proposals, new one has been accepted
by all three oowers.
According TO a high German official, the
american explanations have been found
satisfactory" and the accepted proposal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
SAVANNAH GA. SUNDAY. APRIL ? 1s99

Consists in sending a commission OF in
vestigation to Samoa"
A semi-ofTieial note published this even
ing says: 1.-The German proposal to dis
patch to Samoa a high commission consist
ing of a special plenipotentiary from each
power is regarded by the American gov
ernment as being suitable 10 the purpose
in view. President Mckinley. through the
ambassador expressed surprise and deep
regret when he heard the news of the
collision at Apia and the American repre-
sentative at Samoa was Instructed tele-
graphically TO take care to preserve the
status quo without further conflict"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
CnmD Site for Soldiers.

Southport, N. c., April 1.-Government
officials are making inquiry as to site
for returning soldiers from Cuba while
their baggage Is undergoing fumgatlon by
quarantine authorities. Grounds near old
Fort Fisher have been decided upon as
most suitable for this purpose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
wa.bIpaton Rncen to Beeip.

Washington, April THE fourth spring
meeting Of the Washington Jockey Club
which will be opened Monday. means the
Inauguration Of the sport in the East. As
every stall at the Bennings track IS occu.
pied and many horses are stabbed at the
old Ivy City track and elsewhere, tha
fields will be large to overlooking and the
racing correspondingly interesting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02

washington, April 1.-Gen. Brooke to-day
reported the following deaths:
camp Columbia, Havana-Robert Nc
Kay, Company l., Second South Carolina,
typhoid.
Sanuago-wiliam Parody, Company A,
Second Volunteers. dysentery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
roPE's WOUND HAS HEALED.
General Health of His Holiness Is
said to BE Good.

Rome. April 1.-Drs. Mazzoni and lap
nonI this evening removed a fragment
Of dead skin from the Pope's wound. which
has almost completely healed.
when the bandages were removed the
Pope did not suffer the least pain, and he
afterward conversed with his encourage.
The general health Of the pontin is good
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
LARGE COPPER NINE BOUGHT.
Lewiston Brothers Paid $157,5oO Ina
Cash for II.

Knoxville, Tenn, April THE purchase
Of the Ducktown copper mines by a New
York syndicate, headed by Lewisohn Bros.'
was consummaied to-day. The price paid
was $l57, 800 in cash.
Adjoining properties are also purchased
at an additional expenditure OF nearly
sioO o0o D. Parke Charming of New York
has been appointed general manager OF the
Ducktown works for Lewisohn Bros. A
large sum will be spent in immediate i'm
provements I'm the plants and mines. This
oroperty Will be operated in connection
with other copper interests owned by the
T TayleOhng.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02

Washington, April 1.-The President TO-
day made the following appointments:
Charles j. Greene, 90 be receiver OF pub
lic moneys at Natchitoches, La; John
weber, naval officer at the port OF New
Orleans; Louis l. Williams. to be sur
geon in the marine hospital service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
GOLF AT HAMPTON ROADS.
Some Fine Plays Made There by
Well Known Golfers.

Newport News. Va, April 1.-Under the
auspices Of the Hampton Roads Golf and
Country Club, a three days tournament
was begun on the links at Hampton this
afternoon. There were entries from Yale,
Princeton Ardsley. Washington, st. An
drews, Norwood and Chevy Chase.
In the qualification round an eighteen
hole medal play. Havemeyer of Yale turn
ed the best score, 113. Little progress was
made in the match game which followed.
several of the players being afflicted with
languor or indisposltion.
An eighteen hole round between Coch-
ran of New York and Dunlap of New
York, was tied. Cochran won out on the
fourteenth hole with one up. w. s. Hale is
directing the play.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
closed in srIchIgan.

Detroit, April 1.Voters on Monday VIII
choose a Justice of the Supreme Court
ana two regents for the state university.
Elections viii be held in all cities and
towns Of the state, and judges of the state
courts throughout the state for terms OF
six years Aldermen and some of the Other
local officers win be elected in most OF the
cities. The state campaign has been q
quiet one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
New orleans street railways.

New. orleans, April 1.--Formal transfer
Of Inc property OF the Canal and Claiborns
street Railroad Company was made TO-
day to the New orleans and Carrollton
Railroad Company, of which Mr.. }. k-
Newman is president. The capital stock
of the new company Is A,Oo0,OOO, ana when
projected improvements are completed u
Is believed this will be one OF the hnese
street railway properties In the country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
TWO MORE BODIES RECOVERED.
known Dead I'm windsor Fire Now
Number ThIrty-TwO.


Number Thirty-TwO.
New York, April 1.-Workmen were dig
ging in the central portion of the ruins Of
the Windsor Hotel this afternoon when
from under a heap OF partly burned beams
and begrimed iron they took out a body,
1t was that of a man.
Only few minutes later, in the same
place, another body of a man was dug out.
The man had been a large person.
The complete morgue record of the
Windsor victims up to tonight was as fol-
lows: Killed during the fire and died sub
sequently of injuries received during the
fire, eleven; bodies taken from the ruins
and Identified two; unidentified bodies TAX
en- from the ruins, 80; total known dead, As.
The missing number Al.
The body of Mrs. AuZe was removed
from the morgue tonight by an under
taker 10 be prepared for shipment to Mo-
bile, Ala, where relatives live.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
NormegInn Barle Abandoned.

London, April 1.-The Norwegian bark
Hans Nilsen Houge, Capt. Christensen,
from Apalachlcola, Feb. 90 for Havre,
was abandoned In water-logged condition
on March 2s In latitude 81, longitude 12.
The crew were rescued and have been
landed at Bristol
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02

Brighton. England April 1.-The British
steamer Collier Heathpool, from Sunder-
land for Sc. Nazaire, France. was run
down and sunk yesterday ovening off
Beachy Head. Eight of her crew Of six
teen were saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
WAS NEAR THE CENTURY MARK.
Methodist Minister Dead at Almost
One Hundred Years.

Charlotte, N. c., April 1-Rev. James
Needham died at his home. near Pilot
Mountain, this morning He would have
been 100 years Old on May next He
was a Methodist minister, active and ener-
getic up 10 the end, his last sermon having
been preached in Winston last November,
at the session of the Western North Car
olina conference.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-02
AFTER MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Detroifx Council Wants TO buy this
street Railways.

Detroit. April 1.-The common council
this evening, by a vote OF p TO II, APP
pointed a committee, headed by Gov Pin
gree. to negotiate, purchase and operate
an the street railways of Detroit under
municipal ownership.