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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
MORE APPOINTMENTS MADE.
North Carolina and Virginia Given
Their share.

Washington, Aug. S1.--The following ap-
pointments in the volunteer army are an
nounced:
North Carolna-To be captain, VIM r.
Beavers. late captain Company X, First
North Carolina Infantry, 43.
To be first lieutenants-Alfredv v. Brown,
late quartermaster sergeant Company 3,
Second North Carolina Volunteers, A; b.
J. wooten. late adjutant North Caro-
lima Volunteers, 2S; John w. Gullck, late
lieutenant First North Carolina Volun-
teers, A.
To be second lieutenant. Daniel r. john
SON late first lieutenant, First North Car
onna, 38.
Virginia-To be captains; w. b. Preston,
late Lieutenant Fourth y. S. " l., 43; w.
S. Faulkner, late captain, Sixth Virginia,
29
To be First Lieutenants-H. II. Sheen.
late captain Company A. Fourth Virginia,
i6: Robert Log Lanasurer. late captain
Company NJ, Third Virginia, 45; Robert
Kent Spiller. late, first lieutenant Second
Virginia, AZ.
To be Second Licutenant--Nathan NJ.
cartnell, Jr., late private troops X, First
y. S. Cavalry a..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
RIOTERS IN BLOCKS OF FIVE.
now THE MINTOsH COUNTY PRIs-
ONERS WILL BE TRIED.

Twenty-T'wO of the suspects Dis
and Night Sessions of the Court to
BE Held Until the Cases Are Dis
posed Of-DeIegal's Trial on Tues
day-PrOsecutIOn VIII Select the
Groups of Five.
Darien, Ga, Aug. 31.-Thlrty-seven true
bills were returned by the grand jury this
afternoon.
In twenty-five cases no bills were found.
This large percentage Of releases knocks
the props from under any. proposition for
a change of venue on which all the attor-
neys for the defense were basing thelr
main fight
In releasing so many of the prisoners.
the Mcintosh grand jury shows that no
prejudice exists against the negroes in
that county.
On announcing that the riot cases wero
ready TO be called, Judge Twiggs, counsel
for the defense. announced that the de-
PENDANTS attorneys were ready to try the
negroes in groups of such numbers as
might be selected.
Attorney Charlton, counsel for the pros
ecution, stated that he wanted 1t under-
stood that the prosecution was to select
the groups. On getting together. the att
torneys for both sides decided on groups
of five each, as may be selected by the
prosecution.
Court adjourned until tomorrow and
will hold night and day sessions until the
trials are completed.
The Delegal murderers will be tried on
| Tuesday next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
ATTEMPTED POISONING.
Young Farmer Strait Sent Grated
Corn to His Motber-tn-Law.

GoEM W AhAH
Columbia, $. c., Aug. 31.--Willlam Strait.
said to be a relative of ex-Congressman
Strait, was arrested in York county to-
day for attempting TO poison his mother
In-la i, Mrs. Mollie Kidd.
Avarce Is reported to be- the cause of
the attempt upon the life of Mrs. Kidd and
other members OF the household, for 1t is
said Strait wanted to come into possess
sion of her property.
Ii Is stated that Strait, who lives in a
quarter of a mile from his mother-in-law,
sent her mess OF grated corn for dinner.
Some one who tasted the dish remarked
upon the bitter flavor of the corn, and
suspicious were aroused. Some of 1t was
thrown TO a dog, which soon keeled over.
Ii was poisoned with strichnine and IL
was proven that Strait had purchased
some of that drug to Kill dogs"
Strait had been limiting around that he
anticipated that his mother-in-law would
try to destroy herself. On the lay of the
alleged attempt at poisoning he remarked
that he feared that she would try to make
way with herself and her entire household.
Strait is a young farmer son of Mr.
Thomas J. Strait of Bethesda township.
Mrs. Kidd is the widow of Mr.. John A.
Kidd, who. a few years ago, committed
suicide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
PENSION DIsBURsEMENTs.
Interesting Statistics in Commission
err Evans neport.


er Evans Report.
Washington, Aug 31.-The forthcoming
annual report OF Hon II. Clay Evans,
commissioner of pensions. win show that
during the year there were added to the
pension roll 4O,90l names and 1876 were
dropped 81 345 of these by reason Of death.
There was expended for pensions $l3s,-
1855, O52. The annual value of the entire
pension roll amounts to s13l. .61796l being
$6i9, 496 more than 1t was ever before, due
to the higher average annual value OF
pensions. The roll is made up of 75S, ,45t
surviving soldiers, 2S7, as widows and de-
pendent relatives and 653 nurses.
The total disbursements to pensioners
since 1866 have been 81, ,3S9, ,9l0, ,97l. During
the same period Sl5, ,49O 1856 went to examin-
ing surgeons; $l2,O92, 17S 10 pension agen-
cles, and $52. .237, ,22S for salaries and other
expenses Of the pansion bureau,
The total number Of original applications
filed during the year, including those on
account of the war with Spain, was As. 765.
The number of original claims allowed was
S,0T During the year 1079l9 claims of all
classes were rejected, a large percentage
Of these being claims for increase. The re-
port will state that the delay In the adju-
dication of claims Is In nearly every case
the fault of the claimants or their attor-
neys.
In order that the present complex sys-
TEN Of pensioning may be slmpllfied and 10
secure a more uniform practice in the fu-
ture, the appointment of a commission on
the revision of the laws, rules, and regu-
latlons Is recommended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
SITUATION rs MOST UNIQUE.
Chambers Thinks One Power Alone
should Control Samoa.

Chambers Thinks One Power Alone
should Control samoa.
Atlanta, Aug. a.-Chief Justice Cham
bers of Samoa, arrived here this morning,
en- route to Washington. where he goes
to make his report on the situation in the
Samoan Islands. In speaking of the con-
dition of affairs in Samoa, he said
"As to whether peace In the islands viii
be permanent depends largely upon the
action of the three governments upon the
reports of the commissioners. Such a
thing as a permanent and peaceful govern
ment I'm Samoa Is of course possible, but
the natives win at all times seize upon any
indication Of disagreement between the
three governments, and therefore no one
can predict with absolute certainty what
the conditions may be in the future.
"My own opinion Is that annexation Of
the islands by one of the other OF the
treaty powers is the only solution.
II do not say the government win be
only temporary. 1t may be permanent.
The situation is unique. il is the only
case In history Of its kind II IS the only
instance in which our government has
allied itself with foreign powers to con-
tro. a formerly independent government.
And as neither appears to be willing to
give way to the others, every diplomatic
expedlent will be resorted to to continue
the present arrangements"
when do you expect to return to Sa-
moa?"
Il have been about as long In the tropics
as officials ever remain, and II is possible
that 1 may not return at ALL"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
A GREwsOME FIND.
Leads 10 the Discovery OF "A Murder
In south Carolina.

HI Soutn NurOiluAs
Columbia, S. c., Aug. 8i-A grewsome
story comes from Tigersville, Greenville
county. Luther Mckinney made the dis
covery Of a human head severed from the
body while walking yesterday on the
farm Of Joseph Mckinney, and numerous
dog tracks were near the place. He re-
ported the occurrence to his neighbors,
ana they followed the dog tracks to the
river, not far away. where they found a
mans leg protruding above the water On
further Investigation they brought up the
headless body.
1t was at once believed that the body
was that of Ed Hayes farmer who dis
appeared mysteriousy three weeks ago.
The dogs had eaten the flesh off the face,
so that it could not be- Identified.
Magistrate Gullick organized a jury OF
inquest which investigated the matter to-
day. The inquest was adjourned late this
afternoon, after finding verdict 70 the
effect that the man was ED Hayes, and
that he came to his death by
Suddath. They had been on bad terms.
One witness testified that Suddath said he
shot twice at Hayes, and the second time
he shot to XIII.
The dead man was shot In the back from
his right side, and the ball went through
Hla aver anu iouBSu III lAt lell breast.
Hayes was identified by means of his
clothing. The body was In the stream
covered with sand and cornstalks.
Suddath Is at home sick with fever.
Magistrate Gulllck issued a warrant for
his arrest yesterday after the verdict was
rendered, and his constable placed Sud-
oath In custody without delay. The con-
dition Of Suddath will not admit OF his be-
ing taken 10 jail, where 1t is probable he
would be safer II he was In good health.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
JIMINEz TO LEAVE TODAY.

VIII Go to SantO Domingo and Take
Charge at Once.
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. S-Gen. Juan Isl
dro Jiminez, the revolutionary aspirant to
the presidency of Santo Domingo, will
leave Santiago de Cuba tomorrow on a
specially chartered steamer the George
Crois, Gen. Wood, the military governor
having received instructions from Gov.
Gen. Brooke to release him from custody
unless there are indications that he is
promoting a filibustering expedition.
To-day Gen. Jiminez received numerous
dispatches from Santo Domingo announc-
ing the downfall of the old government and
urging his speedy arrival.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
WENT no ARREST YAaUIs.
volunteer Company was Routed by
the Indians.

Hermosillo, Tex, Aug. S1.-A company
of volunteers went from here this morn
ing to Pitaya TO Join Col. Pineados' COM
mand and arrest the Yaquis. who had de-
stroyed the telegraph lines to Potam. The
troops met a band of about eighty va
quis, and a short fight occurred, in which
one soldier was killed and the Mexicans
routed
Potam and TORN, Gen. Torres head
quarters, have been entirely cut off from
telegraDhic communication with the out
side world for the last FIVE days. The va
auis burned about a mile OF telegraph
poles and carried the wire away
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
DEWEY BREADS RECEPTION.
Is in Good Health, and VIII Stay at
Gibraltar Until Sept. IL.

Villefranche, Aug. 31.-Admiral Dewey
remained on board the Olympia this morn
ing.
In brilliant sunshine and with a fresh
breeze blowing the preparations for sailing
commenced at 3:15 O'Clock p. m., when the
launches were hauled up interested
crowds on short watching The prepara-
tions and admiring the activity of the
crew.
At $3.50 the mail orderly left the quay
with the latest mails, the anchors were
hoisted and at 4 O'Clock sharp The cruiser
sailed out of the harbor for Gibraltar.
The admiral says he Is in perfect health.
He expects to stay at Gibraltar until Sept.
y. He expressed pleasure, previous 10 his
departure, at his stay here, and breads
his counirymen's reception. The admirals
visit here was the most interesting in the
history of the harbor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
DISMISSED FOR HAzING.
War Department Is Determined to
stop 1t at West Point.

Washington, Aug. a.-On the recommen-
dation of the superintendent of the mill
tary academy, the President has directed
the summary dismissal from the service
of the United States of Cadet Phillip f.
Smith of the third class, for "harrasslng
and annoying a fourth class man." Smith
was appointed to The academy from the
Fifth district OF Nebraska In June, 1897.
In a memorandum in regard to the case
given out at the war department, IL is
stated that "it is the intention of the Sec
retary of War TO infiict the most sum
mary and exemplary punishment upon all
cadets of the military academy detected
in hazing new cadets"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01

Natives who Ambushed Soldiers
Driven From Trenches.

Natives VINO AmDuAhed soldiers
Driven From Trenches.
Manila Aug. 31.-Dispatches just re-
ceived from Cebu, announce that the
American troops under Col. Bayless, with
two field pieces, sailed ON Monday into
the hills against band of natives. who
recently ambushed four of our soldiers and
who have been generally troublesome.
The American force found the natives
entrenehed, and drove onem from their
trenches further into the hills.
There were no casualties on the Ameri-
can side, though there were some heat
prostrations. The natives loss is no;
given.
The United States cruiser Charleston
landed men, who guarded the city during
the absence of the troops.
The Fourth Infantry, having prepared to
give the insurgents a warm reception, the
latter have ceased their preparations for
an attack on linus,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
ORDER FOR 5OO,OOO,OO FEET.
This Is said TO BE the Largest Lum-
ber order on RecOrd.

Kansas City. Aug. 3l.-An order for 6o,-
100000 feet of Southern yellow pine, the
largest single order in the history of the
lumber trade for use in the construction
of Cecil Rhodes proposed cape to Cairo
road in Africa, is said to have been con-
summated.
According to the Star, twenty mills
along several Texas and Louisiana rail-
roads are under contract to fiji the order.
The mill owners are said to be under
bond to furnish the lumber within two
years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
MORGAN IS NOW EoR BRYAN.
He spoke for Expansion and Toms
Iinson Against IL.

Birmingham. Ala, Aug. a.-United
States Senator John T. Morgan, who de-
clared some time ago against Bryan's re-
nomination, and John w. Tomlinson, Bry-
ans lieutenant In this state, spoke at
Mapesville, Ala, to-day, the former for
and the latter against expansion.
Morgan said In his speech that Bryan
was the only logical nominee Of the Demo-
cratic party in 1900. He predicts McLean's Q
election in Ohio
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
KEY WEST QUARANTINE.
Texas Has Taken Stringent Meas
urcs Against the City.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 3l.-State Health Of
ficer Blunt tonight upon receipt of the
information that there were two cases OF
yellow fever at Key West, declared a rig
ID state of quarantine against that place
and notified all Texas coast points to
place in quarantine any ships coming from
Key West. The quarantine will be rlgidly
observed until all danger Is passed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT.
That Is What LnwtOn Is Giving the
Filipino Towns.


Filipino Towns.
Washington, Aug, 31.-Gen. Lawton's
course In extending municipal government
in the Philippines, is explained in detail
in Manila newspapers, which have just
been received at the war department.
They state that the general has made a
tour of many towns along the line of his
division, including Santa Anna. Pandacan
and San Felipe, and has established in
each a complete system of civil govern
ment. The inhabitants of the towns are
to have entire charge of affairs, according
to Gen. Lawton's system.
Gen Lawton explained to the inhabit-
ants that the United States government
did not wish to meddie at all with the
local affairs of the people, and they were
told to proceed with tax levies, to start
schools and pubic improvements, and 10
establish such eivil offices as they saw fit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
FIGUERo HAS RESIGNED.

Success Of the Revolution Is Thus
Practically Assured.
Santo Domingo, Aug. S1-President ri
guero has resigned
The ministers win continue at the head
of their various departments until a pro
vlsional government has been formed af-
ter which elections for President and Vice
President will take place
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
ANTI-GoEBEL CAMPAIGN,
Tart Speech Delivered I'm Opening 1t
by w. c. Owens.

Lexington, KY, Aug. Billion. W. c.
ovens, congressman of the Seventh dis
trict, opened the antl-Goebel campaign
here tonight His address was tart, de-
fiant. and In some instances bitterly per-
sonal toward Mr. Goebel. The speech
created a sensation here, and some fear il
may lead to personal trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01

Washington, Aug. 3L-The navy depart
ment has received official confirmation Of
the Associated Press dispatches announce
ing the resignation of President Figuero
Of Santo Domingo in the following cable
gram from Capt. Longnecker Of the New
Orleans:
president Flguero resigned 4 o'clock
yesterday"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
REVOLUTION is VICTORIOUS.
ohiciaI Notice Given of Change In
Administrations.

Puerto Plata, Aug. 31.-President Fig
uereo called his executive authority to
his council of ministers at 12 O'Clock to-
day.
Official notice of the change in admins
tration has been received from the capi-
tai by Gen. Imbert, who is the provisional
governor of this city, by direction of the
revolutionary committee. with the fall of
Figrereo the revolution is victorious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
Ammunition was released.

Lorenzo Marques, Delagoa Ray, Aug.
3l.-Instructions have been received from
Lisbon ia release the consignments of am
munltion for the TransYaal. An addition
al large amount of ammunition arrived
here to-day on the steamer German.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
Ammunition for Free state.

Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, Aug
31.-It is asserted by a local newspaper
that orders have been given for the I'M
mediate supply of equipment and car
tridges to the Free State Artillery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01
WOMEN ARE VERY wARLIKE.
They Ask the Government Not to
Grant the Franchise.

johannesburg. Aug. S1.AThe Standard
and Diggers' News Of johannesburg, de-
scribes the Boer women as very warike.
They are forming clubs in many districts
and petitonihg the Transvaal govern
ment against granting the franchise to
the Outlanders on the basis Of a five years
residence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-01

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-17

st. Peter Tribune: While the legis-
lators were going through the insane
wards of the state hospital in this city
a lusty female patient weighing perhaps
$50 pounds, jumped upon the back of
one of the solons, who was small in
statue, who carried her twenty feet on
his back before he was released, and
then it took three attendants to do the
job of breaking the lock hold she had
about his neck. The poor fellow was
badly scared, but we doubt whether he
will ever again serve as one of visit
ing committee to lunatic asylum
An action has been commenced in the
municipal court by Fowler & Griffith
against the Clements Produce Co. to re-
cover $25, said to be the value of certain
show cases which Mailman Bros. bought
of Fowler & Griffith and claim SUISSE
quently to have sold back to them. The
Clements Produce Co. attached the
show cases and sold them under at
tachment. ], FL. Long is attorney for
Fowler & Griffith, who claim to have
been the owners of the property in cues
tiOn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-17
FOR BACK TAXES.
Township of Lyra Will Sue the Village
of Good Thunder.

The people of the township of Lyra
propose to make the village of Good
Thunder pay some back taxes which
are in dispute. The village is partially
separated from the township, but the
town board levies taxes for the town
and village both. By oversight, for
several years the property in the vii,
lage was not taxed for township pur-
poses. County Attorney Hughes was
requested to look into the matter some
time ago, and found that an error had
been made. He believes that the PEG
pie of the village ought to pay their
share of the back taxes
At Tuesdays election, it was voted
by the township to separate entirely
from the village and to raise 800 tc
bring action against the village to col
lect the back taxes which the people OF
the village should have paid. The case
is likely to prove very interesting one
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-17
WE GET 1T.
Big Wo0dman Picnic Coming to
MankatO.
This Means Big Day in Mankato's His
tory, With 10000 TO $4,000
Visitors.

The picnic association of the Modern
Woodmen held its annual meeting a
Wells today to select the place for hold
ing the next annual picnic. The Man
kato camp sent strong representation
of hustlers and we learn that they sue
ceeded in getting the picnic for this city
by a unanimous vote 1t will be hello
one day in June.
A. Schippel, of this city, was elected
president of the association, and Geo
M. Phelps secretary and treasurer. Ii
is the custom to elect the president from
the place getting the picnic.
The annual Woodman picnic is a big
affair. 1t is participated in by all the
lodges in Southern Minnesota and
Northern Iowa In 1897 it was held at
Fairmont and about 10000 strangers
invaded that place on the day APP
pointed. Last year it was held at
Austin, and about 5000 were present
Austin did not get any lodges west OF
Mankato on the Omaha road. With
the fine location of this city and its
many attractions, it is expected that
10000 to Is, 900 strangers will be here if
the weather should be favorable,
The local lodge will not spare work
or expense to make the picnic success,
and should receive the backing of ou1
citizens in its undertaking. The picnic
will be held at Sibley Park
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-17
Republican City Convention.

A delegate convention of the Republicans OF
the city of Mankato, will be held at the city
hall in the city of Mankato, on Thursday
March 23rd, at ten o'clock a. M, for the purpose
of placing in nomination candidates for the fol
lowing offices, to-wit:
Mayor.
Municipal Judge
Special Municipal Judge.
City Treasurer.
City Recorder
Aldermen for the different wards of the city
The basis of representation will be one dele
gate for every twenty five votes or major frac-
tion thereof cast for President Mckinley in
1896. The several wards of the city are entitled
to delegates as follows: First ward. 8; Second
ward I; Third ward, s; Fourth ward, IL; Fifth
ward. 10 Sixth ward, 5.
Caucuses will be held in the several wards OF
the city for the purpose of electing delegates to
said convention on Tuesday, March 2lst, be-
tween 80 and s 100 o'clock p, M, at the follow
ing places, unless otherwise ordered by the re-
spective ward committee, to-wit
First ward-At hose house
Second ward-306 North Front street.
Third ward-City hall
Fourth ward-No. sos South Front street.
Fifth ward-Hose house on Byron street.
Sixth ward--Hook and ladder house on Hub
bel avenue.
Dated at Mankato Minnesota, this 22nd day
Attest: j. G. FOWLER,
S. b. WILSON, Chm. Pro Tenn Rep. City Com
Sec'y Rep City Com.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-03-17
Mch. II p 81 90.

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-SS. In Probate Court, Special term,
March 10th 1899.
in the matter of the estate of William
Detlaff deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Wilhelmina
Detlaff administrative of the estate of William
Detlatf, deceased, representing, among
other things, that she has fully administered said
estate, and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing the final &C.
count of her administration, and for the as
signment of the residue of said estate to the
parties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered that said account be examined,
and petition heard, by this court, on Tnes-
day, the 18th day of April A. D. 1899 at 10
o'clock a. M, at the Probate Office in
the City of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered That notice there
of be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order once in each week,
for three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing in the Mankato Free Press a weekly
newspaper printed and published at the City of
Mankato in said county.
Dated at Mankato, Minnesota, the 10th day of
March, A. D., 1899.
By the Court:
{ Seal of Probate WIN. F. HUGHES,
Court. Judge of Probate.
Pau & Pfau,
Attorney for Administrix.