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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-14
THE POPE'S LEGACY.
ed Heir Legally WOrsted
the Vatican.

The question of whether the holy
sea may lawfully become the recipient
of legacies in Italy without previously
obtaining the authorization of the
Italian government has been raised be-
fore the civil tribunal of Rome.
For the vatican the cause was of ex-
ceptional importance, as it established
precedent which disappointed heirh,
cut off with a shilling by bigoted pa
rents or relatives, will not fail to in
woke in order to regain possession or
their patrimonies engulfed in the cof-
fers of the holy sea-
The facts which gave rise to the In
teresting lawsuit are the following: A
pious widow, named Bossi, left the bulk
of her little fortune. amounting to 3d.
600 francs, to the holy sea, greatly 70
the despair of her heir apparent,
Giuseppe Minelli, who, trusting in the
generosity of the pope, sent in petit
tion exposing the lamentable state OF
his finances and imploring to be al
lowed to retain one-half Of the legacy.
But the holy father instead of acced-
ing to this very reasonable request, di-
rected one of his legal advisers, Ad-
yocate Patriarca, to negotiate the sale
of the legacy, which the latter did, CIV
ing up all rights accruing to the holy
see by virtue of the widows will to a
merchant named Monami, who, by pay
ing down a sum of Is, 900 francs, became
possessed of a right othe whole legacy,
amounting to double that sum
This transaction, which cannot be
said TO reflect very fayorably on the
generosity and equity of the holy IA
ther's legal advisers, enraged the dis
appointed heir to such point that he
refused to give up the money to
Monami, and raised the legal question
In the civil tribunal as to whether the
holy see had right to accept and to
negotiate legacy without the authori-
zation of the government The point
was eventually decided in his favor
against the holy see and Monami.
The holy see, by its unbecoming at
tempt to grasp more, and by its cruel
neglect of the heirs modest request,
besides cutting pitiful figure. has now
brought hornets nest about its head.
and the Specializing merchant win have
TO wait some time before the 1900
francs are returned TO him from the
Golfers of the vatican.
A question Of similar nature win
shortly be discussed before the supreme
court of cessation Of Rome, the plain
tiffs being the Lateran chapter, who
claim that, as the Latran palace and ad-
joining edifces have been left to the
holy sea By the law Of guarantees amer
1870. the chapter should be reinfegrated
in the possession Of all its numerous
lands, rents and privileges, amounting
70 some millions o. lire, IN the Roman
province. and which were condscate1
y the Ttalians Lon1on Mail
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-14

The story going the rounds of
the press that the warrants issued
by the Cherokee nation since the
Curtis law went into effect are in
valid, is not strictly true. They
are claims against the nation and
their payment will undoubtedly
be provided for when an appropri-
tion is made by congress for the
payment of the Cherokee indebt-
edness. The comptroller of the
treasury, who has refused to pay
them, did not do it on the ground d
that they were fraudulent or were
not issued according to law, but
because he has not the power
to authorize the payment of any
money out OF the United States
treasury except upon orders Of the
proper officers under an appropri-
alton by congress- .-Claremore
Progress.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-14
MANY Kind. of Cottages.

"Of course, DEAR" said the happy
Young man, "we shall live in a cottage" !"
Certainly" replied the happy young
woman, who had promised to marry
for love. but who was anxious to
know something of the young mans
means, "but are we to live in cottage
costing s4OO or one costing s4oO,oO0?'
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-03-14
If the city campaign continues

If the city campaign continues
to be as good humored as the dem
ocratic convention was last night
at the opera house. there will GER
tainly be no cause for men feeling
ugly at each other either before or
after the election. Let us have a
good-tempered, pleasant and ami
able campaign, and heap of fun.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
STILL LOOKING FOR MILLER.
ALLEGED EXPERT swINDLER is
NOT YET CAUGHT.

Franklin Syndicate Was Labelled
"CIosed on Saturday."-The Police
Were in Charge and Had to Turn
Away n Crowd of Anxious Deposits
ors-BeIfeyed He Has Left the
Country-RepOrted That lie Is am
ex-Convict.
New York, Nov. 25.-There was a tin
sign to-day on the front door of the
Franklin syndicate headquarters. at IA
Floyd street, Brooklyn. which read:
CLOSED on Saturday"
Various reports were current regarding
the whereabouts of william +. Miller. the
oslensibe head of the syndicate.
Yesterday Miller disappeared at noon,
having learned that the Kings county
grand jury had indicted him for conspr-
aey with intent to defnud and that a
bench warrant had been issued for his ar-
rest.
IT was said that Miller came 90 the bor-
ough of Manhattan and escaped under
the eyes of detectives. Some think that
he IL still in Manhattan. Others think
that he has by this time left Greater New
York far behind. either by European
steamer or by railroad train.
His brother, Louis II. Miller, cashier of
the Franklin syndicate, who was arrested
last night when the police raided the Of
fees of the concern, was taken to court
to-day and held In $1,000 bell to answer the
charge of having aided his brother In de-
frauding creditors.
All day a crowd Of excited depositors
held the fort at IA Floyd street, which
fort, however, was wen guarded by police,
some OF whom had themselves been en-
riched by interest of len per cent. "A week
on earnings they had placed in Millers
hands for Investment
Early to-day the police sent out a gem
eral alarm for the apprehension OF VIII
llam II. Mifler as follows
Arrest for grand larceny William n.
Miller, S6 years, five feet five inches; 40
pounds; dark mustache: small side whis-
kers; broken nose; mixed gray suit ana
overcoat, light alpine hat"
All OF Miller'S mail has been held up.
He received 500 ordinary and fifty regis-
tered letters daily on an average His
money orders varied from 5000 to $4,000
daily. Almost every town In the United
States seems TO be represented in the
list. All of the sums sent which are now
In hands Of the postal authorities. will
be refunded.
The World tomorrow will say:
Miller Is an ex-convict and he is well
known to the people of Lynn Mass, where
he formerly resided He was arrested
there on Sept. 20 1886. on the charge or
forgery, It being claimed that he obtained
possession OF large sum of money from
friend He was tried, convicted and
sentenced 10 the Concord reformatory."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
TAYLOR WILL GET THE VOTES.
Court So Orders, Even Though the
Initials Were Wrong.

Frankfort Ky. Nov 25.-The Court of
Appeals today clinched Taylor's right to
1,197 Nelson county votes The court, all
the judges concurring, refused to dissolve
the injunction as asked by Goebel's at
torneys. The votes in controversy were
certified for w. r. instead of w. 3. Tay'
lor.
Judge Jones of Nelson county ordered
these votes counted for w. 8. Taylor, and
this order is affirmed.
The Democratic leaders now assert that
Goebel will not contest before the Legis-
lature, II he is not given the certificate
of election by the State Election Board,
which will convene here next Saturday.
Taylor's managers are dubious on this
point as the statement that he would not
contest has never been made by Goebel
himself
Yesterday was the last day under which
contests could be filed against the RE
publican members-elect to the Legislature
and the fact that about ten contests we're
filed against members of the House and
three In the Senate is regarded as an In
dication that the Democrats are doing this
as a precautionary measure to secure a
safe majority in both houses in the event
a contest is determined on.
Senator Goebel was reinforced to-day by
the arrival of nearly all the candidates
on his ticket, Chairman Smith, of the
State Central Committee, and others who
viii be here until the fight ends 1nfor-
nation here is that several thousand peo-
pie from out In the state, will be hero az
the meeting of the Election Commission.
Gov. Bradley still maintains a guard at
the state Arsenal and It Is said that the
state war department was never 80 fully
equipped with shooting material. The
Governor himself absolutely refuses 20
disclose his position, but the movements
OF Adjt. Gen. Collier which are supposed
to be under his direction, indicate that he
is preparing to take vigorous action.
Prospects for trouble seem to be growing
as the day of final settlement approaches
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26

TRADE TREATY WITH RUSSIA.
Success of France Led Russia To
Make Another Effort.


Washington, Nov. 25.-Relative to the
statement attributed to Count Muravieff,
the Russian minister of foreign affairs,
that the proprlety of remodelling the trade
treaty of 1882 between the United States
and Russia was now under consideration.
It learned that about two months ago
this movement was initiated by the Rus
sian embassy here.
The success Of the French government in
negotiating a reciprocity treaty was prob
ably the incentive TO the Russian move.
The indications Of rather formidable op-
Position to the approval by the Senate of
the French reciprocity treaty, have given
some concern to the officials of the state
department who have had much to do with
it's negotiation. This treaty was perfected
with the greatest difficulty. and was in
itself regarded as the means OF restoring
the good win and cordiality between tho
United States and France which had un-
dergone q severe strain during the last
two years.
It's failure now, II is said at the state
department, would be most unfortunate,
and the officials are prepared to show TO
the Senate by statistics, that the United
States has secured all of the advantages
from purely economic point Of view that
could be expected, having regard to fair
treatment of France. W
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
SAYS IT WAS NOT DISCUSSED.
German Press on the south African
situation.

Berlin, Nov. 26.-That portion OF the
press in touch with the foreign office as
siduously denies that the South African
situation was discussed by the Emperor
and British statesmen during His Majes-
tvs visit to England, and the political
world is of the opinion that the visit win
not materially change the existing Anglo
German relations.
The conservative Post says:
Everyone has his private opinion as
to the justice or injustice OF the English
cause In the present war. Considering the
whole question, we have to bear In mind
that the time for an exclusively conti
mental policy for Germany has passed.
The German nation as young, inspiring
sea power, must endeavor to be on good
footing with the great Powers, and not
enter into conflict with them, except where
her own life interests are at stake. This
is not the case in the South African ques-
tion for England is not thinking of rob-
bing US of our African possessions"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
DESTRUCTION OF THE MAINE.
story of the Alleged Plot and How
II Was Carried Out.

New York, Nov. 25.-The World to-rnor-
row win publish a letter from Havana
stating that United States officials, after
months of secret investigation, have dis
covered that the batteship Maine was
blown up by guncotton torpedoes planted
in the bay for the purpose.
The guncotton. 700 pounds OF which was
used was sent from Barcelona to Admiral
Manterola, commanding the port of Ha-
vana, and was either stolen from the mag
azine where the stuff was stored or taken
away by the officials In charge.
Admiral Manteroia's records will un-
doubtedly show the names of his subor-
dinates who had direct control of the ex-
plosives and In that way the identity of
the authors and executioners of the plot
to destroy the Maine may be discovered.
Two or three men were engaged In the
destruction of the Maine.
A steam launch of Spanish make and
now used by the United States govern
ment in Havana harbor, conveyed the two
torpedoes, according to the new evidence,
to a point within a few feet OF the berth
of the Maine and anchored them. The
torpedoes were kept in position by means
of buoys hoated eleven feet under water
and ten feet above the anchors used to
prevent them from being swept away.
The torpedoes were exploded by contact
with the keel Of the Maine as she swung
at anchor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
-~e-<ee~-e---
BOUTWELL, SCORED M'KINLEY.
Intimates THAT He May BE as sur-
prised as Was Van Bureu.

Boston. Nov. 2.-The New England
Anti-Imperiallst League held its annual
meeting in Wesleyan Hall to-day, at which
the principal speech was made by ex-Goy.
George s. Boutwell, Winslow Warren pre-
sided. Ex-Gov. Boutwell, roundly scored
the Mckinley administration for its pol
Icy in the Philippines.
The point in his address, and IL was all
punctuated with applause, which aroused
much enthusiasm, was when he declared
that If President Mckinley is the candl-
date of the Republican party next year
on a platform embodying his present pol
icy, he will be as surprised a man on tho
morning after election as Van Buren, was
In 1870 when he thought he was elected.
while he had received the votes of only
five states.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
GREEN PARTY NOT HEARD FROM.
Many Fenrs Are Entertained for
Their Safety.

Their Safety.
Dallas, Tex, Nov. 25.-Nothing has been
heard from e. H. r. Green's yachting par
ty since the storm on the Guaf coast near
Rockport, Matagorda bay, Thursday
night last. This would not Indicate, how
ever, that the party is in extreme peril as
the wind has broken telegraphic and tele-
phone communication with the islands on
which Mr. Green's club house and fishing
reserves are located, and this might ac-
count for no word coming from the party.
1t is known that the yacht Mabel was
in q dangerous locality during Thursday
night in Matagorda bay, but Hugh p.
Kain and j. II. Buckner. members of the
party who went from Dallas, but started
home before the storm came on, say 1t is
possible that the Green party may have
reached the club house and taken refuge
there before the storm reached It's most
violent stage.
Tonight a message was received over
the long g-distance telephone from parties
in Corpus Christi, about fifty miles back
from Matagorda bay, who stated that no
word had been received from Mr.. Green
or his friends The wind at Corpus Christi
blew at the rate of from forty-five to sixty
miles an hour. At least 100000 worth or
property has been destroyed along the
pnaet
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
PURSUIT OF AGUINALDO.
Gtn. Otis Wires of the Chase Being
Made by YOung's Men.

Made by YOung's Men.
Washington, Nov. 25.-The adjutant gen.
eral has received the following cable
from Gen. Otis:s
manila, Nov. 25.-Vessel from Llngayen
gulf with dispatches from Wheaton 23d
instant, brought in Buencamino; insurgent
Secretary of State, captured 21st inst. He
was with Aguinaldo and party, left Tar
lac night 18th to be escorted northby 1000
troops from Bayambang and Dagupan.
These troops Wheaton struck at San ia
cinto, and Young eastward. Aguinaldo
with part of family. escaped north with
200 men, passing between Young and
Wheaton. Young still in pursuit last ac-
counts, and has been rationed at San Fer
nando. Aguinaldo, mother and Oldest
child, with Buencamino, separated from
rest of party; mother lost in woods, and
child, years old, with Wheatons troops
Two thousand dollars gold, belonging to
mother, captured and now in Manila treas
ury.
''Heavy storm in Lngayen has pre-
vented the loading of troops there for the
north.
Macarthur has captured insurgent di-
rector of railroads who endeavored to de-
stroy the railroad TO Dagupan; also Capt.
Lawrence, Englishman, who served Agui-
naldo's artillery.
Telegraph not working north of TarIac
to-day.
"I,awton believed to be on military road
to Bayambang. Roads now practicable
for wagons, and supplies for him. being
forwarded.
"Our troops have liberated some 300
Spanish prisoners recently
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
FIGHT SOUTH OF MANILA.
Insurgents Made II Feint in View Oi
AguinnIdo's Strait.

Insurgents Made IL Feint in View of
AguinnIdO's Strait.
Washington, Nov. 25.--The following ca
blegram has been received at the war de-
partment from Gen. Otis:
Manila, Nov. 25.-Insurgents made feint
on linus last night. Three enlisted men
wounded; their loss two killed and one
captured. Quickly withdrew. Additional
troops sent from Manila to-day. Insur-
gents will be driven south.
"Reports from Negros encouraging.
Chief insurgent leader north of island sur
rendered voluntarily. More planting be-
ing done. More sugar mills at work than
at any time since revolution against Spain
began. officers report people apparently
cheerful and hopeful; that form OF gov
.ernment in opera lion well suited to con-
difions and working smoothly"
The war department officials are dis
nosed to account for the sudden activity
developed by the insurgents south of Ma
Mia. as reported this morning, on the as
sumption that the insurgent general in
command there, who is believed to be Pho
del Pillar, has received notice, through
some Of his spies OF the desperate straits
OF Aguinaldo and is manfully trying to
create a diversion in his favor by attack
ing the American force in the rear He
occupies strong defensive ground and Ca
yite province, the home of Aguinaldo, has
never been taken by the Spaniards since
the first hostilities.
Gen. sehwan, assisted by the marines
(Contlnued on Seventh Page.)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
CALL SAYS MONEY WAS USED.
He VIII Ask That TnHaferro's F5lec-
tiOn he Investigated.


ton he Investigated.
Washington, Nov. 25.-Former Senator
Call of Florida, has prepared a statement
for presentation to the Senate Committee
on Privileges and Elections. asking that
the manner of the election of Senator
elect Tallaferro of FLORIDA, be investigated.
He charges that undue means were used
to secure Mr.. Tallaferros election. and
asks that he be not seated.
He asserts that the election was due to
the unfair influence of the Standard OIL
Company, which, he says, used money TO
accomplish It's purpose.
Mr. Call also asks the Industrial Com
mission to investigate tho charges as In
dicating the methods OF trusts in politics,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26

Eagle Pass, Tex, Nov. 5.-Ambassador
Clayton teegraphs from the City of Mex
leo that the Mexican government refuses
extradition Of Leonardo Gonzales. a Mex
lean citizen, accused Of the rape and mur-
der of an American woman at Sanders on
the Texas side. some months ago. on the
ground Of insufficient evidence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
DERvIsHEs WE'RE DEFEATED.
IShalifn ana All the Principal EmIrs
Were Killed

Cairo Nov 25.--Lord Cromer, the British
minister here, has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Kitchener:
"Wngates force came up with the Kha-
MAS force seven miles south OF Godid and
attacked It. After sharp fight he took
his position. The Khalifa, who was sur
rounded by bodyguard OF emlrs, was
killed and all the principal emirs were
killed or captured. except Osman Digna,
who escaped"
The dervishes were utterly defeated,
their whole camp was taken and thou
sands surrendered. A large number OF
women, children and cattle also fe.l into
the hands OF the Anglo-Egyptlan force.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
COULD NOT PICK oFFIcERs.
Boer Soldiers Were UnnbIe to Dis
tinEuish Uniforms.

Orange River, Cape Colony, Friday,
Nov. "a, $50 p. min all, 1N wounded
including several Beers, have arrived here
from Belmont.
One of the Beers. a boy of II years OF
age, was compelled to take up arms with
his father. who IS a prisoner.
A wounded Boer said that twenty men
were selected from each Boer section to
pick off the British officers But he add
ed, on the advance of the British force
the Boer marksmen were bewildered. as
IL was impossible 20 distinguish the off,
GERS, who wore the same equipment as the
men,
out tte sergeants and other non-cOmnls-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
QUARANTINE no BE RAISED.
Key West All Right, But Miami Must
Wait while.

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 25.-Dr. Porter
telegraphed the State Health Board to-
day that the yellow fever quarantine at
Key West would be raised at once.
The quarantines at Miami and Port
Tampa City win remain in force for a
few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
BoERs AFTER LADYsMITH.

Third Big Cannon, "suzerainty,v
Has Been Put In Place.
Pretoria, Nov. 25.-An official dispatch
from the Boer head Iaager outside Lady
smith, dated Friday, Nov. q, says:
"1he garrison at ladysmith was strange
ly quiet yesterday. The cannonade to-
day hardly evoked a response. The ball
loon no longer scars The third big can
non, which the Beers have baptized Suz-
erainty, was placed in position to-day. The
German officers arrived last night
"The Boer generals think they will en-
compass the fall of Ladysmlth at the end
of this week"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26

Mooi River, Natal Friday, Nov. PA
reconnaissance In force, in the direction of
Highlands Station, has discovered a big
force of Beers with guns. The Beers
shelled and the British gun replied. The
scouts also reported another strong Boer
force to the northwest of the camp. The
British guns have returned to camp, and
the infantry has fallen back. The mount
ed infantry is still out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
"ABsoLUTELY NOTHING"
Is what schIey Had to say When He
Smiled on the Chicago.

New York, Nov. 25-Rear Admiral
sehley of the South Atlantic squadron
sailed to-day on his flagship Chicago for
Santa Lucia. windward group. where he
will coal. Thence he viii sail TO Bahia
and Buenos Ayres. In the Platte he will
pick up the Montgomery and the Whining
ton
When asked II sle had anything to say
TO the public, Rear Admiral Schley held up
both hands and exclaimed. Absolutely
nothing"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
BIG STORM IN SOUTH TEXAS.
Fears Felt for the Lives of Several
Hunting Parties.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 25.-Alarming reports
come from the lower Gulf coast OF Texas.
where a severe storm has been rag ng. The
storm was most severe In the vicinity Of
Rockport A number ofssmal1 vessels have
been lost and hundreds Of head o. cattle
are drowned. Many houses have been des-
troyed and 1t is feared some hives were
lost.
Much uneasiness is felt for hunting and
Yachting parties from Dallas, among
whom are ex-Mayor Holland and e. fl. X.
Green, son of Hetty Green of New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-26
SAYS rhcx Arc All Right.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 25-Hugh p. Kane,
who left Mustang Island Friday night,
SAYS that T.. II. r. Green and party were
ad right and were not in thursdays gale.
Mr. Kane, who was a member of the par
ty. left MIR. Green and friends well and en-
joying excellent hunting and fishing.