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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
De CLAM AT LAST IN PRISON.
DREYFUS' TORMENTOR HAS BEEN
PLACED UNDER ARREST.

Was Implicated Before the Court OF
Cnssation as the Probable Instiga-
tor of Some of the Many Forgeries.
He Had Written Letter Asking
for II TriaI-Argument Concluded,
and the Courts Decision on Revi-
sion Expected Saturday.
Paris, June ?, l a. m.-Lieut. Col. Du
Patty de Clam, seriously implicated by the
recent proceedings before the Court OF
Cessation as the probable instigator- of
some of the forgeries that have figured in
the Dreyfus affair, was placed under ar
rest at 1880 O'Clock last evening (Thurs-
day. and taken to the Cherche Midi mill
tary prison.
The officer sent to arrest him visited his
house thrice before he found him. and
declined to give any information as to
why the arrest was made.
The Libre Parole, anti-Dreyfuste, pub
fishes a letter this morning from Du Patty
de Clam to the minister of war, NJ. Krantz,
protesting against the attacks of which
I am the VICTIM" and claiming the right
to be permitted to prosecute his calumina-
tors, or as an alternative, asking the fa-
vor of a trial by some court or other.
Revision Argument Closed.
Paris, June 1.--Maitre Monard. counsel
for Nine Dreyfus, concluded his argu-
ment before the Court Of Cessation to-day
on the application for revision of the
Dreyfus case. 1t was largely a rethrashing
of straw already thoroughly threshed out
by NJ. BaTot deBeaupre and Manau. He
warmly eulogized The report of Nj. Ballot
deBeaupre, and applauded the conclusions
arrived at by NJ. Manau.
Counsel for Nine. Dreyfus concluded
with protesting against the idea that even
for the sake of the honor of the army
might should dominate over right. He said
the army itself was thirstng for honor and
justice 10 be rendered, and he pointed out
that the army could not be dshonored by
the Acknowledgement that a judicial error
had been committed.
The decision of the court is expected on
Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
MORE TROOPS FOR GEN. OTIS.
AIger Says There Is Possibility of a
Call for Volunteers,

OaIl Tor volunteers.
Washing ion, June 1.-Replying to the in
quiries of the Secretary of War, Gen. Otis
telegraphs, that he is stin of the opinion
that $4,000 troops will be necessary for the
effective control of the Philippines
Secretary Alger took Gen. Otis cable
gram to the President and after a con-
ference with him stated that the text of
the dispatch would not be made public.
1T reaffirms Gen. Otis estimate made
some time ago" said the secretary, that
80 600 men would be sufficient to cope with
the situation. AS I stated yesterday. the
regulars now on the way or under orders
to go to the Philippines viii give Gen.
Otis about 24000 or $500 men, after the
withdrawal of the volunteers
Where will the additional 5000 or 5000
men for whom Gen. Otis asks, come
from?" the secretary was asked.
That has not been definitely determined
as yet" he replied. eve may be able to
take the additional troops asked for from
the regulars now located in this country
Cuba and Porto Rico, or 1t may be found
advisable to muster in volunteers"
in case it is decided to call for volun-
teers will the call only be for the 5000 or
5000 men necessary to bring Gen. Otis to-
tai up to 3O000?"
IF volunteers are called for. replied the
secretary 'the call will probably be for
10000 men,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
GREAT OVATION TO MARcHAND.
Famous African Explorer Was Wild
Iy Cheered in Paris.


Paris, June 1.-The civil and military au-
thorities and big crowd of people went
to the railroad station at Lyons this even
ing to welcome Maj. Marchand the Afrl-
can explorer, on his way to Paris from
Toulon.
A victoria was sent by the minister Of
marine, NJ Lockroy, to convey the major
to the ministry of marine, where a lunch
was given in his honor.
The carriage was literally covered with
flowers, and had a tri-color flag at each
corner, while the coachmans whip was
tied with tri-color ribbons.
Maj. Marchand and the representative
of the minister of marine, Lieut.. Darriens,
from the railroad station was greeted with
storms of cheering. AL present uncov-
cred their heads as the explorer passed.
There was frantic enthusiasm along the
entire route. The crowds in spite of the
efforts of the police, broke into the pro
cession, cut off Marchands carriage from
the others and surrounded it, cheering and
waving hats and sticks.
The procession arrived at the Place de
la Concorde at walking pace, and stop
ped in front Of the ministry of marine,
where Marchand entered.
Marchand and his companions lunched
at the ministry of marine, a number OF
generals and admirais being among the
guests. The distinguished explorer was
given a great ovation at the Military Club
tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
LOOKS MUCH LIKE DAUGnERTr.
Ohio RepubIicnns aIay Have Pretty
Warm Convention.

Columbus, o., June 1.-Quite 1000 per
sons were crowded Into the Auditorium
this afternoon when. Chairman HuHng
called to order at 4s2s O'Clock the Repub-
lican state convention.
Beyond the appointment of committees
and the selection of j state central com
mittee. no business was transacted at to-
days session.
Beside the speechess of Mr.. Huling and
the conventions temporary chairman.
Hon. w. S. Kerr, uAief speeches were
made by Senator Haiaa, Senator Foraker
and Gov. Bushnell. All the speakers
pleaded for harmony, and the affair seem
ed a political love feast
While harmony We the keynote OF all
the speeches at the nvendon some Of
the addresses deliv ed at the hotels
sounded notes of bit&rness and defiance.
Tonight the leaders#pent their time IN
conferences and cor& &ests that were not
harmonious.
This has been a Daueherty day as much
as yesterday was a Nash day. The con-
ferences continue, hoWever, and the field
may next turn on D@ugherty. There is
as yet no winning site, and there are
those who believe ths3 no winning COM
bination can be formed until after the
test of ballOting.
While H. NJ Daugherty has apparently
had the best of 1t all day at the confer
ences in the morning, In the selection Of
committeeman in thee afternoon, in the
demonstrations at the Convention and the
proceedings of the committee Tonight
yet he is having odds cnly as the leading
candidate, and not yet8s winner. Nash
will be a close second, and Lieut.. Gov.
A. w Jones a much closer third than has
been anticipaled until fo-nighf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
REPRESENTATIVES, OF SPAIN.
Consular Service VIII at Once BE
Re-estRbIished Here.

Washington, June 1.-Duke D'Arcos. the
new Spanish Minister to-day talked in an
informal manner on his plans, official and
personal. AS to the treaties he said:
There is no purpose so far as I know,
to take up the matter of new treaties at
once. At least l have given it no consid-
Grafton thus far, and do not know that
either of the governments has outlined its
plans. OF course, there will be need of
new treaties, of commerce, navigation. ex-
tradition and the like but it remains to
be determined what they will be and when
they will be taken up
Inc minister was asked as to the plans
for re-establishing the consular represen-
tation of Spain in leading cites Of this
country and in Cuba and the Philippines
lie said this service would be at once re-
established and some of the leading consul
generals were already selected A consul
general will be the representative at Ha-
vana.
Duke D'Arcos says the only selections
made thus far are Senof Nevarro as con-
sui general at New York city. ard Senor
Petinto as consul at New Orleans. Senior
Petinto was at New Orleans up to the out
break OF the war, when he went TO Pana-
ma and has since remained there.
Speaking generally, Duke D'Arcos SAID
he was glad to come back 10 America. for
Notwithstanding all that had occurred he
was still an admirer of this country, its
people, and it's institutions.
Arrangements were made for the presen-
tation of the minister to President McKin-
ley on Saturday next at II o'clock a. m If
possible Mr.. Storer will be received in
Madrid at the same time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
GOV. ELLERBE is VERY LOW.
HIS DEATH WAS MoMENTARILY
EXPECTED YESTERDAY.

He Rallied Some Last Night, How
ever, and the End Did Not Seem So
Nenr-Lieut. GOV. McSweeny Called
to CoIumbia-State OmciRIs VIII at
Once Go to Sellers Upon the An
nounccment of the Governors
Death.
Columbia, S. c.. June 1-At o'clock
this afternoon Gov Ellerbe's condition
was very serious
lie was expected to live only a few
hours, and his physician said he could
not survive the night Tonight however,
he rallied somewhat and the end does
not seem so near.
1t is understood that Lieut. Gov. Nc
Sweeny has been called to Columbia from
his home In Hampton
a special train will Immediately con
vey the state house officials to Sellers,
near the Governors home in Marion, on
the announcement of his death.
There is no acting Governor at this
time, the constitution providing that the
lieutenant governor shall perform the
duties of the Office only at the request Of
the Governor.
Gov Elierbe has been unable to be in
his office for months. but has always been
hopeful, and never considered It neces-
sary to call on the lieutenant governor.
His private secretary, with a power Of al
torney. has done the Governors work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02

Committee ON implements of War
Finds II Hard to Agree.


The Hague, June 1.-The American medi-
alton scheme was unanimously adopted at
yesterdays sitting of the subcommittee
which embodied as article Z, the scheme
prepared by the subcommittee with few al
terations.
The first commission, by vote of IS to
3, adopted resolution prohibiting the use
of dumdum (or fattened bullets), Italy.
Austria and Great Britain forming the mi
nority.
Ii was also resolved to prohibit the use
of explosives from balloons and explosive
bullets.
An agreement was found to be impossi-
BILE on all the important proposals ana the
conviction is growing more than ever that
the work of the first commission is DOOM
ed TO failure.
The second section OF the Red Cross COM
mittee is also encountering difficulties. as
the American and British members are op-
posing the proposed regulations as being
too stringent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
REPORT MADE ON PORTO RICO.
InsuIar Commission Recommends n
Form of Government


Form of Government.
Washington, June 1.-The insular COM
mission appointed by the war department
to investigate affairs of Porto Rico and TO
report upon all matters relating to cur
rency, laws, taxation, judiciary, public i'm
provements, education and civil affairs
generally, has made a unanimous report to
the Secretary of War.
The report takes up the questions separ-
ately discussing them at considerable
length, and makes recommendations upon
them. The commission says that all classes
and conditions of the Porto Rican popula-
ton are ready and v'iliff4 10 accept Amer
ican institutions. and TO be content with
them, and in general they recommend the
establishment of such laws, general, dis
trict and municipal as will give to the peo-
pie of Porto Rico substantially the came
protection and the same laws which are
now enjoyed by the people of the United
States.
The commissioners take occasion to say
that the reports concerning starvation on
the island are without foundation, and
they say that while the people are poor
there is no danger of starvation as the
place is so rich and produces so much
tropical fruit of all kinds it is almost i'm
possible to starve people in such place
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
MOSS GREW aurTF INDreNANr.
showed There Were the viIest Sort
of Resorts I'm New York.

showed There Were the vIIest Sort
of Resorts in New York.
New York, June 1.-The sessions of tbs
Mazet committee to-day were noticeable
chiefly for two points. one the turning at
bay OF Mar. Moss, and The other the evil
dence regarding the existence Ia this city
Of the most frightful form Of depravity.
Neither incident took up much time.
Mr.. Moss opened the session with an
outburst OF indignation against the way
in which witnesses had treated him lie
demanded The protection Of the commits
tee, and announced his intention of bring
ing Capt. Price before the committee to
make him prove The charges he made yes-
terday against Mr., Moss
During this heated appeal from the COM
mlttee's counsel, Dr. OSullvan. who ap-
pears for the city departments, frequent-
ly interrupted and, in intense anger, Mr..
Moss demanded that DR.. O'Sullivan be
denied the privilege Of participa ting in ths
proceedings. Mr.. Mazet upheld Mr. Moss,
and DR.. O'Sullivan was rebuked, but all
lowed 10 remain In the committee room.
The evidence regarding the flagrant ex-
istence of the worst forms of vice was
given by two OF Mr. Moss agents. II es-
tablished the fact that under the eyes OF
the police there were running on the Bow
cry the vlest of resorts, patronized night
ly by persons of the lowest social stand
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
KIDNAPPED CHILD IS FOUND.
LITTLE MARION CLARK LOCATED
NEAR SLOATsBURG.

she Was in the Custody of n Mrs. Jen-
ME Wilson Who Was Arrested.
Woman az First Denied All XnowI-
edge of the Child Dat Finally Con-
fessed-Fnther of the Child Went
20 GnrneSviIIe, n. Y. and Identified
II ns His.
Gainesville, N. Y, June 1.-Marion
Clark, the q months old infant. kidnapped
from her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Clark Of New York city, on May 2l, was
discovered Two miles south of sioatsburg,
a village about eight miles from here,
this morning,
She was found at a farm house OF
Charles Houmans, and was in the custody
of Mrs Jennie Wilson. who took the baby
to that place during The early part oe
last week. Mrs. Wilson was accompanied
by her husband and stated to Mrs You
mans that she wanted board for the little
g,rl FOR the summer.
Yesterday Mrs. Wilson went to the post-
office, taking Marion with her, as she had
done on several occasions before. The
Clark baby attracted the country people
by her appearance her large blue eyes
and pink complexion being particularly
noticeable. The curiosity which the child
aroused made her captors grow uneasy.
and they kept her closely confined to the
Youmaus home.
As soon as Deputy Sheriff William III.
Charleston learned Of the abduction, he.
taking his clues from pictures of the
child and the descriptions given him by
people who saw her went to the farm
house of Charles Youmans and found
Mrs, Wilson. from whom he demanded ths
child.
Mrs. Wilson was indignant, and claim
ed she knew nothing whatever of the
Clark child The deputy sheriff produced
warrant, arrested the woman, and de-
manded Information as to the where's
abouts OF the child.
AT this Mrs. Wilson weakened and made
a confession.
Marion Clark, the child, Is in good
health She has no hat, and her shoes
show much rough handling.
Arthur Clark, the father of the abb
Quoted baby, arrived here at $3.50 o'clock
this evening He Immediately identified
the child found in the custody Of Mrs.
Jennie Wilson by Deputy Sheriff Charles
ton, as his lost Marion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
THERE is NO APPREHENSION.
situation in New Orleans Was Fully
Investigated.

New Orleans, June by direction of
the Louisiana Stale Board of Health, at
their meeting to-day. the following tele-
gram was forwarded to the several state
boards of health interested in the report
cd case OF yellow fever in this city:
Representatives of this board, with rep
resentatives of the boards of Alabama
and Mississippi accompanied by Surgeon
Murray of the United States marine hos
pital service Inspected all hospitals and
hospital records in New Orleans. and
found nothing suspicious. II Is probable
the several inspectors will make their
final report tomorrow Nothing justfles
the slightest apprehension"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
WENT WAY INTO THE MORNING.
Ranauct Given to TarVin Lasted I'm
til O'CLOCK n. m.

Louisville, June 1.-The banquet of the
Young Mems Democratic Club given last
night in honor Of Judge James p. Tarvin
did not come 20 an end until nearly 3
o'clock this morning. The toasts were
not reached unit. after midnight, and the
800 guests would apparently have been
willing 70 remain until daylight had not
w. J. Bryan's departure on a 3 o'clock
train compelled an adjournment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
WITHIN NEXT TWELVE MONTHS.
Virginia Military Land warrants
Must BE Presented.


Washington, June 1.-The Secretary of
the Interior is preparing to give notice
to the holders or owners of outstanding
military land warrants issued by the state
of Virginia for military services during the
revolutionary war, OF the action Of Con-
gress at the last session. limiting the pay
ment of the warrants TO the next twelve
months.
A large number Of these warrants was
issued to soldiers and seamen, and the ma
ional government assumed their pay
ment by agreeing TO exchange public land
script for them at the rate of SIPS per acre
Many have been presented In past years,
but there Is still an indefinite number out
standing. Under the terms OF the new law
II they are presented to the secretary be-
fore March g. 1900, land script will be given
for them II not presented within that
time they will be considered cancelled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
SILVELA URGED REFORMS.
spain's Premier Predicts Calamity
in Case They Fail.

Madrid, June Premier Silvela, ad-
dressing a meeting Of the majority sena-
tors and deputies to-day, urged the ne
cessity Of radical reforms, which he be-
lieved could be realized without recourse
to the dictatorship.
In the course of his remarks the premier
said that If his programme for rehablita
ton failed, the country would fab until
ii reached dictatorship, which, he added,
Wonld be proluctive Of the greatest evils.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
AUTHOR OF AMERICAN PLAN.
Secretary Hollis Argued utility of
SpecinH Mediation.

London, June 2.-The correspondent of
the Daily News az The Hague, says:
Mr. Frederick Hollis, secretary of the
American delegation. is the author of the
American mediation proposals In one of
the most forcible and lucid speeches the
conference has yet heard. he argued the
utility of special mediation, as frustrated
by the lessons Of the Hispano-American
war.
He said that had Spain and America
been each assisted by a mediator, peace
would probably have been reached after
the battle of Manila"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
GovERxoRs N CONFERENCE.
Col. Randall Paid 17O More Cuban
Soldiers Yesterday.

Havana, June 1.-Gov. Gen. Brooke and
had a conference lasting three hours to-
day, regarding the general situation in the
islands They then had luncheon together,
after which, for Two hours, they were oc-
cupied with a less formal discussion. The
principal topic was how to revive agrl-
cultural life. and how TO give work in
stead OF food to the destitute. No decis-
ion was reached.
Col. Randall. continuing the distribution
OF the American gratuity, paid $40 each to
176 men to-day at Melena, this province.
Fifty applicants were rejected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
SIR JULIAN WILL GO UP.

British Ambassador VIII he EIevat-
ed to Peerage.
London, June lit has been definitely
ascertained by the Associated Press that
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British am
bassador 10 the United States, and head
Of the British delegation at the peace con-
ference, will be elevated to the peerage
and that The announcement viii be made
in the list of the Queens birthday hon
ors, which will be issued tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
Luthcrnns in senaion.

Richmond, June 1.-The Atlantic district
synod of North America Nutheran) held
two sessions to-day. The annual report OF
the president was read. twenty-five con-
gregations Gre represented. The sessions
to-day were consumed isf receiving reports
which are in the nature Of official COM
munications to this district Of what was
done by the general synod.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
ASSAULTED by AN AMERICAN.

Leading Financier at Johannesburg
Beaten in "A bank.
johannesburg, June lone of the lead
ing financiers here, a man named Eek
stein, has been assaulted at the Standard
Bank, by Thomas Regan, an American,
who struck him in the face with whip,
and with his bare fist smashed his eye
glasses and threw him TO the ground.
Regan, before he was overpowered. re-
sisted desperately and again struck Eek
stein after having been arrested.
The affair has caused a great sensa-
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
wEDDED COUNT DE cENTURBIA.
Miss Annnh st. Clair Patterson Has
Assumed That Title.


Baltimore, June mo wedding of recent
years In Baltimore has created so much
interest as that Of Miss Annah ST. Clair
Patterson of this city 10 Count Cesare de
Conturb.a of Milan Italy, which took
place to-day. The ceremony was perform
ed by Cardinal Gibbons at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. David Stewart, corner of
Charles and Preston streets.
The Countess de Conturbla is the only
daughter OF Mrs. David Stewart. is a
granddaughter OF the late Hon. Elbridge
Gerry, and is connected with the Oldest
families in New England. Through her ia
ther, the late Melville Patterson, she is the
great niece of Nine. Bonaparte.
Count de Conturbia belongs to one of the
Oldest and noblest families IN Italy, who
have been prominent since the twelfth cefl-
tury. His mother, the Countess de Contur-
bia, belongs to a Spanish family of equal
note.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
SATISFIED HE WAS mURDERED.

No News In Athens From Missing
Cashier benedict.
Athens, Ca, June 1.-No news has been
received here with regard to John A.
Benedict. the missing cashier.
Nothing has yet been found TO be wrong
with his accounts at the Exchange Bank.
No news whatever leading to a lSnowl-
edge OF his Whereabouts or his fate has
been received.
The family Is satisfied he has been muir
dered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
RATES UNDER DISCUSSION.
TrRns-Mississippi Congress Has
Elected Omcers.

Elected Omcers.
Wichita, Kan, June 1.-The transition
in the Trans-M Mississippi Congress from
the discussion of the economic problems
to the outlining and advocating of COM
mercial projects was notable in a marked
degree in to-days proceedings, when the
transportation rates came to the front al
most exclusively Papers were read on
equitable freight rates, Improvement OF
the mouth of the Mississippi and the sub
sidizing of the merchant marine, the lat
ter with special reference TO the South
American commerce.
officers were elected as follows: Presi-
dent, F. o. Stanard of st. Louis; vice
presidents, Walter Gresham of Galveston,
L. B. Prince of New Mexico. E. V. Smalley
of Minnesota, j. II. Mcknight of Wich-
ita.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
MAY SOON BE liberated.
Ambassador Choate Working In Be-
half of Mrs. Mnybrfck.

London, June 2.-The Daily Chronicle an
nounces that Mrs Florence Maybrick is
aiSely 10 be liberated shortly, as the re-
suit of the pressure brought TO bear by
Mr.. Joseph II. Choate, United States am
bassador, IN favor OF re-opening the case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-02
WILL co TO WASHINGTON.
sausby VIII Present Nicaragua Case
TO Secretary Hay.

New Orleans, June Hon. w B. saus-
BY consul at Nicaragua, arrived to-day
from Bluehelds. He says he has simply
returned 20 spend his vacation.
1t is known, however, that he and Sam
Wen, leading American merchant OF
Bluenelds viii 20 to Washington In few
days and lay the entire Nicaragua matter
before Secretary Hay.
Mr. sausby reports that Gov. Torres left
Bluedelds on the Ath for the interior, taxi
ing along a number of political prisoners.
none Of them Americans.