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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
BELIEVES THE YACHT is SAFE.
A Boat Sighted Which Answers the
Paul Jones' Description.

p Louisville, KY, Jan. 16.-Lawrence Jones
of this city, the owner of the missing
yacht, Paul Jones, this afternoon received
a telegram from C. A Marshall, superin-
tendent of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad, at New Orleans, which stated
that a strange yacht with two masts, sup
posed 90 be the Paul Jones, had been
sighted fifteen miles off Horn Island Sat
urday night, going east. The descrip-
ton tallies with that of the Paul Jones'
This is the first information that has
been received of the yacht Mr. Jones IS
OF the opinion that the yacht is safe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
SENATE ATTENDS FUNERAL.
VermOnfs New Senator Was sworn
in just Afterward.


Washington, Jan. 16.-The Senate held
no session for She transaction of business
to-day. When 1t convened at 12 o'clock
it proceeded at once, in accordance with
the resolution adopted on Saturday last. to
the hail of the House of Representatives
to attend as body the obsequies of the
late Representative Nelson Dingley.
At I O'Clock the Senate returned to its
chamber. After the reading Of the Jour-
nal, Mr.. Proctor of Vermont presented the
credentials of Jonathan Ross, appointed by
Gov. Edward c. Smith of Vermont. 20 fill
the unexpired term of the late Senator
Justin S. Morrill,. The credentials were
read and then, escorted by Mr Proctor.
Mr.. Ross proceeded TO the clerks desk,
where the oath of Office was administered
to him by Vice President Hobart.
Then, at 1907, on motion of Mr.. Allison,
the Senate adjourned until tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
The suIIivan-ConneIiy Right.

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 1G-The bat
tie at the Hyperian Theater between
Spike Sullivan Of Boston and Eddie Con-
nelly OF St. Johns. N. B., twenty rounds.
for a purse Of $500, ended In a draw. The
fight was a spirited one marred however,
by repeated and persistent clinching by
10th men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
MINISTER'S COMMEND MILES.
Resolutions Passed at n Meeting OF
BOstOn Raptlsfs.

Boston Jan. 16.-Gen. Miles to-day re-
ceived an Endorsement Of his course in the
controversy with Commissary General
Eagan from the Baptist ministers Of Bos-
ton.
Al their meeting Rev ]. d. Fulton
offered the following resolution. which
was passed:
Resolved, That the Baptist ministers OF
Boston and vicinity recognize with devout
pleasure the magnificent bearing OF Gen.
Nelson A. Miles IN the crucial ordeal
through which he is passing as the friend
OF the soldier. as the cultured officer, and
as an illustration of American MANHOOD
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
DEADLOCK IN DELAWARE.
AddicIx's the Candidate of the Union
Republicans.

Dover Del, jan 16.-The union or Ad-
dick Republicans met tonight and voted
for Edward Addicks for United States sem
ator. The Dupont faction did not attend.
The Republicans have thirty-one of the
ffty-two members of the legislature, and
a deadlock Is anticipated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
THE CALL SUED FOR LIBEL.
Senator wright Had Been Accused of
selling HIS Vote.

Sacramento, Cal. Jan. 16.-Thero has
been no change in the senatorial contest.
Senator Wright, who has been accused
by San Francisco paper of selling his
vote 10 the Brant camp to-day sued the
San Francisco Call for $3.50, 900 for libel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
SOLDIERS GET INTO A SCRAP.
Had n Clash with Negroes and One
Man Reported shot.

Newport News, Va, Jan ia clash oc-
Cured in Phoebus, near Old Point, to-
night. between negroes and a few SOL
ders from Fort Monroe, which threatened
to prove serious but, fortunately, no IA
talities resulted. II was reported that
one man was shot, but the report could
not be verified. guard from the fort
scooped the soldiers and hustled them back
to the post.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17

Washington. Jan. 16-Gen. Brooke. COM
manding al Havana, reports to the war
department the following deaths In his
commando Jan. 13. Private c. II. Eu-
banks, Company l, First North Carolina.
Infantry typhoid fever; John Meshing
civilian teamster, Fourth Virginia, acute
alcoholism.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
TO LOOK ron THE PAUL JONES.

Revenue Cutter WinOna Ordered
From Mobile on That Mission.
Mobile, Ala, Jan. 16.-Under orders from
the treasury department at Washington,
the revenue cutter Winona left here this
morning at 1890 O'Clock to search the Gulf
coast for the missing pleasure yacht Paul
Jones, now more than two weeks from
New Orleans to Pensacola, Fla.
The cutter will follow the course that
a vessel of the Paul Jones size would
probably take from Grants Pass to Pen
Sacola
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
vEsuvIus GRowING ACTIVE.
Flow of Lava From the Volcano Is
Unprecedented.

Naples. Jan. 16.-The eruptions Of Mt.
vesuvius are attaining great proportions.
The flow of lava is Unprecedented and
streams of fire are pouring in all dlrec-
tons. though as yet no serious damage
has OCCURRED.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17

London Jan. 17.-The Times says this
morning that the Shamrock, Sir Thomas
Lipton's challenger. will be built of a ma
terial that will make her the lghtest yacht
which has yet challenged for the Ameri-
can cup
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
WILL DE THREE WEEKS YET.
Court of Cessation Not Ready to Hold
PnbIIc Henring.

Public HenrInE.
Paris, Jan. I'm. Loew president of
the criminal branch of the Court of Cas-
sation, in an interview, published in the
Journal to-day, estimates that three weeks
will elapse before the Court of Cessation
will ho.d public hearing of the Dreyfus
case. The judge also declares that the
statement that the court Is in possession
of documents furnished by Mai Count
Esterhazy rs inexact.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
SITUATION IN FULL CONTROL.
Dispatches From Gen. Otis YESTERDAY
We're More ReassurInR.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Gen Otis was
heard from again to-day, and the contents
of his cablegram were 50 reassuring as to
the situation at Manila and Iloilo that the
officials here have come to accept with
out question his statements that the crucial
stage Is past, and that he has control Of
the situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
No Chnnee I'm Montana.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 16-There is no
change in the senatorial contest An elec-
ton Is looked for this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
4 Slo,0oO,o0O Comn.n,,

rbon Co,' N d. Jan. l6.-The National
q Of No No"agsary, as. with an authorized can
day. ''''VJ0' was Incorporated here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17
sfENCER DENIES A RUMOR.

n"SeFS of SeabOard Stock VIII
Not Sell to Southern.
'''" York, Jan. 16.-President samueI
'.1'e' Oh the Southern Railroad Com
- '' Sa'u to-day that there is absolutely
C9.. "u.a .i. In recent rumors that the svrdi-
lie AL. when had purchased the seaboard ,,
the sonth',luI.d 'ouId turn over the property to
'4' southern Railroad Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-17

RIAL
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
DEATH OF MIR. BLAND,

Richard Parks Bland, the great
Oommoner and Missouri's distinguish
ed citizen, is dead. The concern felt
over the outcome OF Mr.. Bland's eick-
ness has shrouded almost the entire
nation in gloom, and words of sympa-
thy were daily sent to his home from
everywhere. For thirty years he has
been familiar figure in this State
and the West and all who were ac-
quainted with the great Democratic
leader loved and honored him In the
most profound way. He was demo-
cratic in all things and honest beyond
question. No man stood higher in
his party and he commanded the
greatest respect from those who op-
posed him politically. Mr.. Bland was
prominent candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the presi-
dency at the Chicago convention in
1895 and nothing illustrated the char
acter of the man better than his earn
est and repeated requests TO the Mis-
souri, delegation in attendance to
withdraw his name the moment 1t ap-
psared that the silver cause would
fare better In the hands Of any other
man who might be chosen as the
Democracy's standard bearer. MIR.
Homer Bassford, of this city, who
went to the home of Mr.. Bland during
the Chicago convention for the 80.
Louis Republic, wrote as follows:
"Sitting in front of the hotel an
hour later Mr.. Bland told me, with an
earnestness that carried absolute con-
viction with 1t, that he was pleased
because of Mr.. BFyan's nomination.
Aside from personal qualification,
which he said he could not well ex-
pfess, he knew and would give good
reasons why the selection Of Mfr.
Bryan was one of great WISDOM
The death of Mr.. Bland is less to
the Democratic party that can be lily
afforded; 1t is, in reality, a calamity
to the party of national Importance.
The people OF the State of Missouri
mourn the departure of one of its
best and truest friends and an honest,
rugged, clear sighted statesman, who
would rather be right than be king.
All revere bis memory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
programme. He va calm and com.

programme. He was calm and COM
posed.
Jim Kemp Is sure enough old
time music maker and his rendition
drew immense applause. Jim has
been there before-old country picnies
and winter time dances.
The young sons of our friend, Will
liam H. Fields, Of near Martinsburg,
are both musical prodigies and greatly
delighted and astonished the audience.
The boys are nice little fellows.
Mr.. Board didn't fiddle, much to
the regret Of his many friends.
Neither did Mart Wise and Bob Luokie.
The audience was much Disconnected
because these favorltes did not appear.
Judge Kendall still draws q beautiful
bow and his tones are sweet. The
Judge used to play with Woodford
Levaugh, Douglas Murray, Tom Hub
bard and the balance of the old-tims
boys.
Joe Hit was chosen as the most
beautiful fiddler. A friend of Joe's
said to-day: "Great heavensl IL
Joe Hit was the best-lookIng fiddler,
the rest muet have been frightful-
looking set"
II. o. Drown, OF Cant, is certainly
not pretty man, but he fIddles like
fury. The Judges thought he was
entitled TO the prize for the ugliest
contestant and it is believed that the
audience concurred in the opinion.
There were more old fiddles in
town last night than has been con-
gregated together since 1910. Nearly
everybody had fidile under his arm
-Bome tied mp in handkerchiefs, 9TH
ers in -four sacks, a few in boxes and
others under coats.
Mr.. Lupton, master Of ceremonies,
announced "Uncle Jesse" Barnett, of
Vandalia, as the fiddlin' parson. An
old lady was heard to remark, "I'll
bet he's Methodist "Uncle Jess''
has been charged with nearly every
thing else but being preacher.
Jesse Barnett wasn't exactly right
somehow. When he and Judge Kendall
were called upon for a duet, Jess said,
"Ed., you du-et.n But they played
together like they did long ago down
on LittIeby, when the Indians were
lurking around after peopIes' sealps.
"Uncle Jeaa" Barnett, who hasn't
been on the stage lately, leaned up
against what he thought was tree,
the stage curtain gave way and he
fell all heels up. He had his fiddls
under his arm, which flew nearly up
to the ceiling, and it was some time
before he sufficiently recovered to
tune up again.
d, B. Jones, of Stephens Store,
who won the contest, Is q nephew OF
John 8. Jones, of this city, and was
the winner of the Columbia and Full
ton contests. He's good one. MIR.
Jones performed upon fiddle which
lie 100 years old and belonged to bis
grandfather. The young man is said
to have refused $500 for the instru-
ment.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
Atkinson-Rvan.

Clarence NJ. Atkinson, formerly Of
Worcester, later of St. Louis, and
Miss Laura Ryan, of 2S15 Eugenia
street, st. Louis, We're married In that
city on Wednesday, June II They
arrived in Mexico Thursday morning
and drove to the home OF the groom's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jamea Atkin-
con, OF near Worcester, where they
will visit this week.
The groom Is a promising young
man and has held the position Of
bookkeeper in the Pacific Express
Oompany's Office 10 st. Louis for over
year. The bride is 3 most excellent
young woman, who Is highly thought
of at her home. The LEDGER extends
congratulations
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
sheriff,s Sales undsr Execution.

Sheriff Nelson Friday afternoon sold
the right, title and interest Of the for
lowing named parties 60 the property
mentioned, under execution:
Hugh L. ogle vs F. r. Neale, lots
In block /, vandalia, to J. D. Hostetter
for 81.
Three s0-acre pieces of land and the
home place of Thomas Helm on CLARK
Avenue, in South Mexico, to Thomas
Roden. Each tract OF land was sold
for $40 and the town property for s26.
Right, title and interest Of John 7.
Hisey to lot 5, Ruloff block, also lots
20 and "a, city survey so, and lots 11s,
11e, 12o and 12i, block U, Beatty's Ad-
dition, to J.. j. Bick for 50.
Bank Of Laddonia vs.. Jno. W. Free
man and N. T. Cole, 200 acres near
Laddonia, to O. A. Wilder for %.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
FUNERAL OF MR.. BLAND.
The Remains of the Honored Con-
gresham Laid to Rest This
Afternoon.

Special Dispatch to the Ledger.
LEBANON, Mo-, June IL, 4:30 p. m.
The funeral of the late Richard p.
Bland took place from the Opera
House about O'Clock this afternoon,
the remains being laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery. The funeral was
conducted by the Masonic fraternity
and was attended by a large concourse
of people, among whom were many
of the Nations most prominent public
men. Hon. William ]. Bryan was
present and spoke feelingIy OF the
dead. Rev. W. K. Collins delivered
the funeral discourse.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22

Territory, from 1860 until the organi-
cation OF the State government OF
Nevada. In 1865 be returned to Mis-
souri, and located at Rolla. Here he
practiced law with bis brother, O. O.
Bland, until he removed to Lebanon
in August, 1869
Mr.. Bland devoted himself to his
profession until he was chosen to
represent his district In the Forty
third Congress. He was reelected to
the Forty fourth, Forty fifth, Forty
sixth, Forty seventh, Forty eighth,
Forty ninth, Fiftieth, Fifty first,
Fifty second and Fifty third Oon-
gresses. He failed Of reelection to
the Fifty-fourth Congress, but wac
again elected in 1895 by majority Of
over 5000 votes over T. d. Hubbard,
Republican, and ]. II. Steincipher,
Populiat Last fall Mr.. Bland was
again reelected to represent the
Eighth District, his majority being
about $500,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
MILLER ASSIGNS.
Assets 81, ,200-The Liabilities Will
Probably go Over That Figure
L. P. Crigler Assignee.

VIM. Miller, the milIiner, June is
filed papers of assignment; the assets,
consisting of 9 stock of millinery and
ladies' furnishing goods, notes and
accounts, will amountto from 81 200 to
s1, 800; the former figure is named in
the instrument filed to-day. The lia-
bilities are unknown, but 1t is thought
that they will range within the figures
named.
Mr.. Miller says that his principal
creditors are Chicago and st. Louis
millinery houses. L. P. origler is
named as assignee.
Mr.. Miller came to Mexico from
Blackburn, No., year ago last March
and was thought to be doing well.
Mr.. Miller asserts the cause OF his
failure to be due to poor collections.
He does not jet know what he win do
or II he will remain In Mexico. The
LEDGER hopes to see him geth mat
tors Strengthened ont and re-epen bis
business In Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22

4Hn old fiddlers' contest at the
ansra House Friday night was high
= zacceesful affair and one much en-
|zzzd by the very vast crowd present.
E znything, the music was more ap-
4zzelated by the older people than the
zeznger generation. The old-time
z2|ss revived memories of the fast
ing past-when the big green
Hs<ss- fly and the buffalo-gnat swarm
S. me prairies hereabouts and the log
szn was more numerous than nowi
IN people went twenty five or
z|zfy miles orf-horss-ba to country
zzees and tripped the light fantastic
81 several nights ct timei when the
zFFy- makers knew only too well
25H to go through the figures without
zs5ng prompted; when fiddles vert
'5les and the man who owned the
zhteat painted red instrument was
- king-bee of the neighborhcodi
HH8n the fddlera themselves wers
ted then like We treat corporation
Ezz6ldents now; when mortgages were
and flddlers were much sought
z It was aII-hands-'round witt
zzfybody; then were the good old
ss, the rscolIections OF which vert
zIdly brought to the mind Of the oil
Abltant last night when the soul
rims strains OF sscooney Up th'
6Ilow, p ''sslly, Fat the Kettle On
me Tines At Oar House" et ceters
"a the hair straight up.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
HE WENT TO EUROPE TO DO
THElCoNTINENT AND ONLY
STAYED FOUR DAYS.
OUT AND BACK ON ONE VESSEL
He Set up Housekeeping in Paris
and Entertained, But Cable
gram Called Him to
Portland, Oregon.

Colonel r. M. White, editor OF the
Mexico LEDGER, came to town unex-
pectedly last night from Paris, France
Colonel White passed through the
city not long ago on his way to
Europe, seeking well-earned rect
after twenty years of almost uninter-
rupted editorial toll. He told bis
friends that he wns going to Antwerp,
from which city he proposed to take
a lelsurely jaunt over the continent,
He had no definite plans, though II
was his intention to devote the early
portion Of his outing In London and
Paris.
When he got to Antwerp he learned
that the Lesueur family OF this State
had a home In Paris, 60 he set out for
France without stopping for an in
slant In the port of entry. After q
day In Paris he became enamored OF
the place. He took an apartment and
announced that be proposed 10 give q
dinner in order to make acquaintance
OF the members OF the American col
ony. He sent out invitations and In
twenty four hours nearly every
American In Paris knew that Colonel
White was in town. The affair was a
distinct success. just as the host was
saying goodnight to bis friends 9
cable message arrived from Portland,
Ore, announcing that It was highly
desirable for Colonel White to be
present at the National Editorial
Convention, which lie to be held In
that city within a fortnight. His
guests laughed at the idea, but Col.
White looked serious.
'tT reckon I'll CO." be said, with a
Yankee drawI that made all OF the
Americans homesick. "Say, Garoon,i y
he called to his new servant, ''see
when the next train leaves for Ant
werp. 1 think III be able to catch
the boat came over on. The cap
tain IL 8 good fellow and I'd like to go
back with him."
His friends expostulated, but It was
In vain. Then, when they saw be
was In earnest, they assisted him to
get his luggage together. A few
hours later he was on board ship at
Antwerp, to the surprise of the cap
tain, who was all bat ready to sail.
'I'll tell you," said Colonel White
last night, "that town of Paris is 9
daisy. It beats anything I ever saw.
The Americans there are happy and
all of them are learning to be groal
musicians or masters in art. And say
they talk about the Standard Theatei
in ST. Louisl Wen, ali I've got to say
is that it's not Ia it with the Molir
Rouge. Do speak French9 Well,
can say 'Wee, munser,' on a pinch
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
For Whining His Rov.

Hugh L. Wakefield, formerly OF this
city, now an Insurance agent In Sc.
Louis, has sworn out warrant for the
arrest of w. O. Goodlett, principal of
the Lincoln school In that city, for
brutally whipping his son Rudolph,
aged IL years, last Friday. Wakefield
made application for the warrant
Monday, but was referred to the
school superintendent for redress.
He appeared Thursday afternoon q
second time, and after he had related
the circumstances again the warrant
was issned.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
Ths Divorce Not aranted

A Mexico press dispatch says:
Maggie Lame asked for divorce In
the Circuit Court here, claiming thai
he had slapped her and had utterly
failed to support her and the
baby. The husband, ]. R. Laine, de-
MED the charge. After Judge Hughes
heard the testimony he gave the
couple some advice instead of q d.
,znraa
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22
FROM FRED LUCKIE.
AN INTERESTING LETTER FROM
A SOLDIER In THE PHILIP
PINE ISLANDS.
FACTS ABOUT THE CIFEOF MANILA.
The First Sight to be seenOn Entering
the Bay is the Large American
Fleet The Natives and Their
Peculiar DressFred Has
Turned Poet.
FACTS ABOUT THE CIFTOF MANILA


Correspondence OF the LBDeRR-
GAUDALoUPE RIDGE, MANILI, P. l..
May 11.--When 1 left home l promised
to write you letter, so will, as an
not dong anything; i'tst come Of
guard on outpost. am now living ii
queer country and among a queel
people, and as a brief description oi
this country and its natives might In
terest you, / viii say afew words or
that subject, beginning with Manila.
The fret thing you would see, coming
into the bay, would be Dewey's feet
The Oregon would be the first you
would look at. You would then anchor
just in mile from the dock. A steam
launch would then take you through
the Pasig River to the wharf.
1t is very beautiful scenery walking
on macedamMed roads with palms and
flowers on both SIDES. You walk about
milo, then you would turn into big
gate into q walled city, which ls ole
Manila The streets are narrow anc
crooked and the best payements are
very poor and very narrow. There II
one broad street which runs along the
front of Manila bay. IT is like broad
ways in the States. Herc ls where all
the swell Spanish people drive In the
cool Of the evening and enjoy the ses
breeze.
The island of Luzon, on which Ma.
nila is situated, is very level and
swampy ak or eight miles from the
coast. After travelling that distance
inland you will come to the foot of q
small, but SO claimed, rich mountain,
which has never been explored. There
is also land that white men never sci
on.
The buildings in the oily are nearly
all stone structures. A great many Of
them are beautiful, with genuine
ebony floors or else handsome tile ant
lnatpis nootsi WIN e1a.iO 0VutU' Ans
nigh oniciais stay 10 q paiace wnicn y
q peautifui old white stone wi.n q pig
court IN II nlled win statues. Ins
spanish oertainiy nao nns residences
very rev buildings are made over swe
stories on account OF earInquakes
wnicn are irequen1 N enese lsianus'
aln alsuAscu - soiy eaeAn ans ~.
comiol'aDis camp, wnlon is-iz ll'ie'
lrom ING city anu JUST z'VOO yA,us ron
.ne enemy' anu naVs nv ooinpiHin's ~
iisins - 1ne ue'u.
eome'nins apou0 'ne peVpie' N,
na',ves hero u.ess se.y queol anu
cant say reAliy auhire sh0lf uoS.
suihos' tno Women weSk no'.no'
snoss, s.ookings NOE ha's, oAuePlint
IN muauy Wsa'hea' 'nen 'nsy we@'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1899-06-22

hear q great dsal of talk against
zts. Talk is cheap and the trueti
continue to flourish until some
ng besides talk Ii INDUCED In by
Hse who are opposed to these greedy
aicates. Havemyre, the sugar
j, is in a position to know, and be
s. that ssthe tariff Is the mother oi
7sss." A tariff for revenue only, =
#ocated by the Democratic party,
dispose of the trusts promptly.
ang this line the sugar king says:
ith a protection to any industry
So exceeding 10 per cent. ell menace
the community OF trusts would
Sc, This 10 per cent. would repre-
st the difference in cost OF produc.
=#a, and likewise act as q protection
zzzlnst surplus products Of foreign
ebnntries being dumped into our loca
zzzxkets, thereby interfering with the
zzknlar and economic working oi
4aE Industries. ANY advantages thai
Ia|eht then accrue to such combina'
=.Hns they would be fully entitled to
sHEl the public would not be damaged
EHzfeby, Is any expansion OF pric'
Hsald be met by foreign competition
zHd relief"