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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
ToRNADo's TERRIBLE work.
Destroyed Much Other Property Out
side of MadIsonViIIe.

Knoxville, Tenn, March 6--The Mad
isonville storm horror is even greater than
was at first reported. The hurricane not
only swept away a goodly portion of the
little city. but did inestima bic damage to
much fine timber land.
The tornado extended twenty miles
commencing near Jellico Junction and
continuing 10 a point twelve miles north
of Madisonville. 1t is believed It made
a. direct course, taking everything in It's
path II so happened, however, there
We're no residences In its course save those
at Madisonvllle, and four small houses
In the town of Ninaburg.
Many barns were destroyed, and at least
fifty horses, mules and cattle were Killed.
Several new names were added to the. list
of injured furnished last night.
A subscription was started to-day for
the benefit Of the storm sufferers. Con-
tributons will be received from all sec
tions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
PRESIDENTS TRIP DELAYED.
OFFICE SEEKERS THRONGING THE
WHITE HOUSE.

Appointments Under the Army and
Census bills Diligently Sought.
Il. n. Wright of savannah Is in
the Push--sOns of Fleming duBIg-
non and l.. +. Garrnrd to BE Lieu
tenants-Leaves only One More
Vacancy for Georgia.
Washington. March 6.-(special.)- 1.-The
President is undecided when he will go TO
Thomasyille, where he is to be the guest
of Senator Hanna.
At the White House to-day the crowd OF
congressman and oftiee-seekers was SO
great as to recall the first days of the
present administration. Applicants for
army appointments and positions in the
census bureau thronged the WIite House
corridors, and sought TO get assurance
from the President that they would be
taken care Of
As soon as the President can dispose OF
the business attending the closing of Con-
gress. he will take short vacation, a
portion of which will be passed at Thomas
Vile. He may be able to get away the
latter part of the present week.
Among the callers at the White House
to-day was r. r. Wright of Savannah,
the colored paymaster in the army. He
has resigned his commission, with the in
tention OF returning 10 Savannah to re-
sumo the presidency of che Georgia Indus
trial College for Colored Youths. In the
meantime he would like to have tenn
porary appointment in the census office.
or some other branch Of the public SER
vice until next fall.
Representative Lester left Washington
for Savannah to-day.
Under the provisions of the new army
bill, Georgia will receive three additional
second lleutenants, South Carolina two
and Florida one. 1t Is understood that
the President has promised Senator Clay
to appoint a son of Fleming duBlgnon and
a son OF l.. +. Garrard, leaving but one
vacancy for the members OF the Georgia
delegation to scramble for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
---<-~pp-S-----
THE TOULON EXPLOSION.
Minister LOckrOy Takes No Stock in
Theories Presented.

Paris, March 6.-The deaths, resulting
from the Toulon explosion Sunday morn
Ing number fifty-four, and 100 persons
were injured, The reports that the ca
tastrophe was the result of crime are
renewed
lie Petite Journal asserts that a fuse
tve feet long has been found in the ruins
OF the magazine.
M Locl1roy, minister of marine, in the
course of an interview had with him by a
representative of the Gaulois, said that
none of the theories advanced were ad-
missible.
'Imprudence on the part of the person
mel" he added was impossible. as the
explosions occurred several hours after the
gates had been closed. The heating the
ory, too is unsound, as the temperatures
of the buildings were always low and the
air dry
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
KLEIN AGREES WITH POPE.
Rejects the Errors in ''The Life of
Fnther Hecker."

Rome, March 6--The Osservatore Ro-
nano to-day publishes letter from the
Abbe Klein, author Of the French edition
OF "The Life of Father Hecker," to the
Pope, declaring his adherence without re-
serve 10 the Pope's views as expressed In
his letter to Cardinal Gibbons, announc-
ing the suppression Of the sale of the book,
and adding that he rejects without excep-
ton or reservation the errors which the
Pope condemns in the book
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
ment"
B0th Discovered Cervern

With reference to the statement that he
mad confirmed the difficulty of coallng off
Sanuago Capt. Sigsbee says:
mere had been weather unfavorable
LOT coaiing. but 1 remember no statement
Oh mine' relative to coaling, made to the
aoniral. excepting on the morning we
jointly discovered the Spanish vessels. The
commanding officers were assembled on
BOARD the Brooklyn. On that occasion 1
Twice informed the admiral that the
weather prevailing was unusually favor
ape Tor eoaling at sea, and recommend =
ca mat advantage be taken of it, on the
sIouIa ina SO good an opportunity could
not be expected often. SAt the same time
l expressed the belief that Guantanamo
pay should be seized as base, not neces-
sarlly by Admiral Schley, but as soon as
the troops were available TO hold the
place"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
DEPUTY GETS THE REWARD.
Supreme Court Says the statute Is
Mandatory.

Washington, March 6.-The Supreme
Court Of the United States to-day rendered
an opinion in the case of the United
states VS.. A. G. Matthews and others. the
opinion being handed down by Justice
White.
shal in Florida, filed Information leading
TO the arerst Of persons implicated in the
killing Of revenue officers. and then claim
ed tho reward offered under existing law.
The Attorney General resisted the claim
because Matthws was a deputy United
States marshal
The Court Of Claims allowed the claim.
however, and to-day's opinion sustained
this decision because Of the statute, which
Justice Brown said was direct and manda-
tory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
RICHMOND AGAIN FLOODED.
Merchants Had Warming and the
DamRge VIII he small.

Richmond Va, March 6.-The food in
The James river at this point has continued
to rise until the water has crossed Main
street at Seventeenth, preventing the run
ming Of cars on the Main street lire at a
second point, the line having already been
broken by the freshet at a point between
the city proper and Fulton.
The wharyes at Rockets are submerged
and many stores and dwellings In the low
er part of the city are flooded, more or
less, but little real damage is being DONE
as merchants and householders had ample
warning and had moved their goods and
ctattels TO places Of safety.
There IS some fear that the city gas sup
ply will be cut off by reason OF the pos
slble flooding OF the lower gas works. The
water is now believed TO be at about its
highest point.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
WILL GUARANTEE NO BONDS.
Cubans Must Take This RESPONSE
biIity Themselves

Washington. March 6.-The Associated
Press is authorized to state that under no
conditions will the government of the
United States consent TO recognize in any
manner any financial obligations issued
by the so-called assembly of the Cuban
army now in session near Havana.
Should this body see fit 90 authorize the
issue Of any bonds for any purpose the
government of the United States Will not
be led into guaranteeing them, and they
must stand on their own resources in that
matter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
TRYING TO AGREE ON AFRICA.
French Are DESTROYS of an Under
standing with England.

Paris, March 6.-In the Chamber of Dep
uties to-day NJ. Delcasse, the minister of
foreign affairs. officially corroborated the
statement that negotiations are proceed
ing between France and Great Britain for
a delimitation of their African frontiers,
'in a sincere spirit of Cancellation and
with the view of reaching an arrangement
which will guarantee a lasting understand
ing between the two countries"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
SOLDIER SERIOUSLY CUT.
Cuban Vessels Warned Not to Use
New Blue and White Flag.

Havana, March 6.-During a general
fight Saturday night among the men OF
Company e. First North Carolina Regi-
ment. Private Frank James of statesboro.
N. c., was badly cut with knife and
stabbed in the back with a bayonet.
Private Duckworth has been confined in
the regimental guard house charged with
the stabbng. James will recover
Col. Tasker II. Bliss, the secretary here
of the treasury department, has issued a
statement TO the effect that the United
States consular agents are unable to OBJ
tain recognition or protection in foreign
ports for the blue and white flag recently
designed for Cuban shipping. and he warns
Cuban ship masters not to proceed to for
eian ports flying this flag.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
SENATOR JONES STRICKEN.

renee of Ola MaIady.
Washington, March 6.--After improving
steadily for about ten days, Senator James
X. Jones OF Arkansas this afternoon had
a severe recurrence of his trouble. the
paroxysm lasting something over an hour.
from pain.
His physician attributes his attack to-
day TO the senator exertng himself IN
trying to attend some pressing matters,
and has issued positive Instructions that
no one shall be allowed to see him for an
indefinite period. The doctor has also di-
rected that no mali or kilograms be per-
mitted to reach the senator, In the hope
that absolute quiet and rest may bring
permanent relief.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
Martino Ignores Tsun Lii Yamen.

Pekin, March Sowing to the insulting
manner in which the Chinese government
has refused the request of the Italian
government for a lease of San Nun bay. a
province of Che Kiang, as coaling sta
ton and naval bases signor Martino. the
Italian minister. declines to hold direct
communication with the Tsun Ii Yamen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
FIFTY BODIES RECOVERED.

IT, rribIe Destruction From TOuIOn
Powder Explosion.
Toulon, March 6.-About fifty corpses
have now been recovered from the scene
of the explosion Of the powder magazine
yesterday morning between La Seyne and
Toulon. The remains of several other vic
TINS are still buried in the debris.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
Marines to BE Withdrawn.

Pekin, March 6.-The American marines
who have been guarding the United States
legation are under orders to leave. The
Russian and French embassies have also
notified the government Of their intention
of soon withdrawing the guards from their
respectiye Legations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
MONEY FOR SPANISH TROOPS.
Tetuan Has Formed Cabinet in OPP
position to Government.

Madrid, March 6.--The cabinet council
this afternoon decided to make immediate
payment of arrears of pay to the repatri-
ated troops.
The Duke of Tetuan former minister Of
foreign affairs, and twenty-seven Conser-
vative senators and deputies, have decided
to oppose the government, and will form
a dissident group.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
no Look Into Car Couplings.

London, March 6.-The British Railway
Association has arranged to send five
prominent railway officials to the United
States to Investigate the facts upon
which the government bases the bill COM
pelling the adoption Of automatic coup
Iippc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
CHOATE AT WINDSOR CASTLE.
Introduced to the Queen
by Salisbury.

London, March 6.-The United States
ambassador, Joseph H. Choate, and Mrs.
Choate proceeded this afternoon to Wind
sor and slept tonight at the castle.
Royal carriages awaited Mr.. Choate and
his party at Windsor station and convey
ed them to the castle, where Lord Sails
bury introduced Mr.. Choate to the Queen.
The other guests at the royal dinner
party were Prince Christian OF Schleswig-
Hostein, Lord and Lady Salisbury, the
Earl of Hopetown, the newly appointed
lord chamberlain; the Duchess of Buc-
cIough and Mr.. Henry White.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07

Washington, March 6.-There is good
reason 90 believe that the President viii
offer the position of librarian Of Congress
to Mr.. Herbert Putnam Of Boston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
A Telegrnph Llne to KIondiIse.

Ottawa, Ont, March 6.-The Dominion
government has decided to construct a
telegraph line to connect the Yukon ter
ritory with British Columbia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
TRIED TO TAKE WATER WORKS.
Two Americans Wounded in Fight
with Filipfnos.

New York. March GA dispatch from
Manila, dated at 10 a. m. to-day and print
ed in the Journal reports that the Fiji
pinos made at attempt to-day to capture
the water works, six miles from Manila
The attack was repuised with a loss to
the rebels of seventeen killed and many
wounded. The Second Oregon and the
First Nebraska Regiments were engaged.
Two Americans were wounded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
No Breaks in DeadIocISs.

Washington. March 6-No breaks were
reported tonight In the senatorial dead
locks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07
RUMORED A SOLDIER DID 1T.
Was a Victim of PersucutiOn and
Threatened Revenge.

Threatened Revenge.
London, March ga special dispatch
from Paris says it is rumored that one
of the soldiers who perished in the ex-
plosion of the powder magazine yesterday
near Toulon, had for long time past
been. the victim of systematic prosecution
on the part of a corporation, and had VOW
ed to, be revenged. Il Is added that this
man is suspected of having blown up the
magazine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-07

Q the letter from the secretary
capt. sigsbee, in reply to Adj
Us reference to himself as
OF the scout steamer St Paul
as authority for the opinion
as fleet was not in Santiago
this point, Sigsbee says:
actually said to the admira.
iiot Nunez had first expressed
It such large vessels as Ger
ers could not get into sani-
OF their lenth. but he after
ed that they might get in with
lgs. '
hcer on board the st. PAM
believed Cervera to be AZ
eVertheless, / considered Nu-
nat he first saw the feet in
May ~, and signalled Sch,ey.
mad not known, from previous
Z mat Cervera's. feet was in
believed that Il was there. be-
q been so informed by the
tment, and during the eight
PAU remained off Santiago.
vessels touching there and
ing with me had brought no
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-10-18

"Gur-ruls are niver satisfied" +"
unused the junior philosopher, "whin
they are in short skirts, they are cry
ing for long vans, an whin they git
long vans they have to hold Thin up. +"
- a Beggars trust is reported in
New York. One man controls 40
mendicants, feeds, clothes and cares
for them aud handles their daily col
lections.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-10-18
Buggy and w agOn
Trade is on the increase, but we want it to
increase
increase more.

THOUSANDS of Farmers testify "Od Hickory
tudebaker and "Mbun Wagons gh running and will
longer than other makes on the market You find in this County
wagons that have been in constant for the
We also have hand large and BUGGES
CARRIAGES and among them the celebrated Babcok
"Tyson & JONES' Columbus md many brands.
Our record for selling 6rsta Goods
toned above that have exclusive County
Our young Mems" Buggy has equal.
Have also large and select line HARNESS. SADDLES BB
DIES and have recently
braed MATTHEW Heldman Harness. which well
and needs no talking up"
The Wagon and Buggy advancing
goods account the advance price all
will have advance prices from $500
we wish give chance buy before the you had
the procession and Bugg Wagons
after September 1st next prices will be higher
We regret having this, ge it,
Buy now and save this advance
JOS. j. FRETW ELL
Will still sell you 6rst-class Buggy for $3O00 CI
riage $500.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-10-18
The life of the

The life OF the
business woman is
not easy. Usullly
it is a I1ionotouous
1cntine &C work,
often aggravated
by the i'll temper
or stupidity of
others. And when
the physical con-
dition of the wom-
an keeps her in
constant suffering,
it makes her lot a
hard one.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-10-18

have found entire relief from the ills
peculiarly feminine, by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, that it
seems almost criminal to neglect the
opportunity of complete cure offered
by the use of this medicine.
You are invited to consult DR.. R. ".
Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y, either person.
ally or by letter free of charge. If your
case Is severe or others have failed to
reach it, do not hesitate to write to or go
and see DR.. Pierce. Your letter will be
read in private, its contents treated as
q sacred confidence, and ON answer
promptly returned in plain envelope
bearing no printing upon it. Write
without fear and without fee.
Ihad been great sufferer from female weak
ness for about two years. writes Mrs. Emma
Richardson, OF Goss. Wayne Co., Ky: could
not do my work part Of the titue. \ took four
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-10-18

regulate the stomach, liver and bowels.
Sold by all medicine dealers.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1899-10-18

bottleS OF DR.. Ptercc'S
Eavorite Prescription
apd felt as we'll as I
ever did. I have also
used Doctor Pierce,s
Golden Medical Dis
covery for liberation
of the throat with
good results and half
of one bottle cured my
throat when I could
scarcely swallow
The permanent
benefit to health
from the timely
use of DIR. Pierce's
Pellets is. testified
to by thousands
Of women. They
regulate the stonia
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-09-08
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S RE-
CE'P7ION.

We acknowledge the receipt of a
beautiful reception invitation of Ad-
miral George Dewey's return home,
to be given in New York City Oct.
I. 1t will be one of thegreatest and
finest reception ever given an Amer
ican citizen by Americans. There
he will be presented with beautiful
silver cut five feet in height, over
100 men are now working on this
cut. 1t is indeed eminent|y fitting
that he should receive such greatful
reckognition for his matchless
strength, heroic endeavors, and bril-
liant achievements, which rightly
belongs to him and must be accorded
him when he returnes to his native
land. Men are instinctively hero
worshippers and this instinct sould
be encouraged.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-09-08
Il. N. E. CONFERENCE
Especial to the BYsTANDRR.) J


Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. THE 14th
session opened this morning in the
beautifully decorated Bethel A. M.
E. church, electing the following
officers: President, Rev. J. M.
Malone; Secretary, Rev. J. c. An
derson and James Higgins Treasurer.
The evening session was given to
education. Rev. r. French Hurley
made an address, but the address OF
Rev. Timothy Reeves of Des Moines
in response, at the annual reception
fairely captured the audience with
his powerful address.
Later the BysTANDER received the
followering telegram:
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. John. L.
Thompson, delegates elected to
general conference, r. Ransom, G..
Gaines, T. Reeves.
]. H. SHEPARD.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-09-08
AVERY COLLEGE,.

We are in receipt of one of the
we'll arranged catalogues of the
Avery college Trade School, located
in Allegheny, Pa, also a personal
letter asking if we have an appli-
cant for college course, if so they
will gladly accept one that we would
recommend, which must have good
common education and good morals.
At present we have none to offer,
so the BysTANDER will be pleased to
hear from some young person who
would like to take a full course in
their Trade school.
The Avery college was founded
by Rev. Chas. Avery in 1S49. 1t
has the followiog departments:
Manual training, mechanic arts,
domestic economy, millinery, cook
cry, tailorsng, library and prepar-
atory department in common
branch Its session began Mon
day, September 4. They state that
their chef object of the institution
is the extension and improvement
of industrial education, as a means
of opening better and wider avenues
of employment to colored young
men and women. For further per.
ticulars write to Joseph D. Mahoney
secretary of Board of Trustees.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-09-08

The large Frankel's Departmet store
was opened last week with the largest
attendance of any store of the kind in
Iowa. Kromer's orchestra furnished
the music. 1t is without doubt the
finest and best arranged department
store west OF Chicago, until you come
to Denver. Among the new employees
are to be seen six colored men. The
highest position yet held is by their old
reliable hand, VIM. r. Frazier, who
has been with them several years, has
been promoted TO shipping clerk. The
Others are all new men. They are:
Harrison Gould, A. A. Forbs, James
Woods; w. J. Wade and Miles Taylor
are door porters. While some of those
employed are strangers to us, yet we
hope that they all may prove to be
good men and valuable to their en-
ployers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-09-08
Il NER SONG.

The BYsrANDER received a very
beautiful and neatly arranged six
page song, written and composed by
Mr. E. Buckner of Anamosa, form.
ally of Oskaloosa, entitled "Sweet
Visions of Childhood" The tune
of the song is pretty and tive words
are striking 1t becomes more in.
teresting to you when you know that
all the mechanical work is done by
Mr.. Buckner with his pen and ink.
The price is only 50 cents. Show
your appreciation of race talent by
sending for copy1to uaddress box
ego in care of E. G.. .Byers Anamosa
Iowa. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-09-08
KEoKuK NOTES.

The musical concert and social given
by the ladies of the 7th street Baptist
church was quite a success.
Mrs. Virginia Lynch is in the city visit
ing her daughter Mrs. W. H. Joues.
Mrs. l. Holt left Wednesday morning
for Chicago where she will spend two
months visiting. .....5
Miss Sadie A. Benthan left Wednesday
for Edna. Mo-, where she has accepted
position as teacher In the public school.
Mr.. L. Low has been elected to fill
vacancy as Superintendent Of the A. N.
E. Sunday School.
Maud Harris left Thursday for an ex-
tended visit In Des Moines.
The Ladies Auxiliary will give lawn
social at the residence Of Mrs. W. 9.
Buckner, Sept. 14th during the evening
one act Farce will be presented by the
young folks.
Miss Ola Harris is home from Des
Moines her many friends are glad to
have her with them again. H
The following ladies and gentlemen
from Canton, NO., spent Labor Day In
Keokuk and were delightfully."- entertained
by number of Ksokuk ladies at the
home cf Mrs. Geo. Kellis, viz,, Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Miller.
MIR. and Mrs. Morrison, Messrs H. Sey-
mour and Mr.. Morrison.
Mrs. D. Ware who has been quite sick
the last week is some better at this writ
ing. . .,..,.
Little Ada Gains is very sick'it 10
thought she cannot recover. h
Mr.. and Mrs. q. Field, Mrs. NJ. w.
Bland and Mrs. A. Fields attended shursh
services at Moar Sunday morning.
The Rev. and Mrs. E. Robert Bennett
of Wilmington, N c. are rejoycins over
the arrival Of fiDe girl Aug. 3lst Mrs.
Bennett was formerly Miss Ma5g!e Fields
of Keokuk. ;,