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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
PARIS P0STMEN ON A STRIKE.
THREE THOUSAND CARRIERS re
FUSED TO HANDLE MAIL.

Whole Postal Service of the City
Defeated "a Dill to Incrense the
Carriers SnIaries-Stri<erS At
tempt Made to Stop IA Mail Wagon.
Government Insists on Their Re
turn to work.
Paris, May 1S.-The entire force of post
men in Paris went out on strike here this
morning, owing to the failure In the Sem
ate of a bln passed by the Chamber OF
Deputies to increase the carriers wages.
The whole postal service of the city was
tied up, 5000 men being idle and no mail
even reaching the foreign embassies.
NJ. Mougeot ordered the postmen to in
stantly return to work under pain of dis
missal, but the strikers refused 10 do So
and attacked a post wagon manned by
Republican Guards. which was emerging
from the postoffice yard. The police beat
the strikers off after a fight, in which
several policemen were hurt. A number
of strikers were arrested.
In the Chamber of Deputies to-day there
was great animation, Several OF the
members questioned the government on
the subject of the postofTice strike. point
ing out the inconvenience Paris business
circles were suffering.
The minister of posts and telegraphs,
who is also minister of commerce and in
dustry. NJ de Lombre, replied saying the
regular delivery would be resumed this
evening, adding that the public service
could not be allowed to lie at the mercy
of a few officials, nor could the latter be
permitted to impose their will upon parlia-
ment and the government loud ap-
plause).
The premier. NJ. Dupuy. said the state
of the employees was not such as to allow
of them going on strike, and If the post
men did not resume work they would he
replaced by others. The government, the
premier declared, would yed to no such
intimidation. (Renewed applause).
A vote of confidence in the government
was passed-3S3 to 112-the Socialist minor
ity in the meantime shouting and cheer
ing for a general strike.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
HOPES TO PRESERVE PEACE.
England Wants to See Things
Smoothed over in Africa.

London, May 1s.-A considerable part of
the current agitation in both London and
the Transvaal is a concerted effort to force
the imperial government to more extreme
measures than it thinks wise.
The government hopes that the recent
dispatch to Joseph Chamberlain, the CO.
lonial secretary, which was a strong re-
monstranee, not an ultimatum, and the
approaching conferences of President Kru-
ger and Sir Alfred Miner, governor of
Cape Colony, and high commissioners of
South Africa, will bring about reforms
in the extension of the franchise to the
Uiilanders and of the independence of the
courts from Boer influence.
These are virtually the demands of
fair-minded majority of the Uitlanders
France and Germany tacitly approve
them.
The extreme party in johannesburg and
London is urging the government to
threaten force, perhaps by the dispatch of
reinforcements to Africa, to secure these
and other reforms. Otherwise the ex-
tremsts believe that the negotiations will
be without result.
The extremists have influential represen-
tatives here and in Africa vigorously and
privately pressing the government and
public opinion through the newspapers
Cecil Rhodes has some shares in these eff
forts. If the government fails to meet
the extremists desires some prefer to see
the conferences miscarry.
The government is informed that in real
ity the reported plot Is confined, however,
to turbulent and irresponsible men. There
is no present evidnce that duplicates the
extremist leaders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
WILL NOT co TO ATLANTA.
Mai. John A. Logan Suddenly Re-
signs From the Army.

Mai. John A. Logan Suddenly Re-
signs From the Army.
Washington, May 18.-MaJ. John A. Lo-
gan is not going to Atlanta to serve as
adjutant general of the department of the
Gulf. To-day he rendered his resignation
from military service, and ii is understood
it will be accepted.
No explanation of his sudden determine
ton to leave the army is given out at the
war department, and the announcement
caused some surprise in military circles.
Although a member of the volunteer
branch of the service, there was a DISPOSE
ton on the part of the administration 10
retain him in the army for an indefinite
period, because of the reputation of his IA
mented father and the influence exercised
by his mother. In addition, Jack" Lo-
gan, as he is familiarly called, is q good
soldier and ii was supposed that he was
anxious to carve out military record for
himself, and not depend on being known
simply as 'son of his father"
The department Of the Gulf with head
quarters in Atlanta, is regarded as very
desirable assignment and il was supposed
that young Logan would be delighted TO
remain in the service and have such a
pleasant field Of duty which would enable
him TO indulge his serial habits, which
are quite ambitious, and at the same time
cultivate the military spirit he is supposed
to inherit from his departed sire
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being completely demoralized, short of
food. suffering from diseases, afraid OF
the Americans, and rapidly dissofving into
armed bands of pillagers.
The prisoners add that Gems Pillar and
Luna are the only influential Flllpinos who
are continuing resistance to the Amer
cans.
Aguinaldo's personal retnue was recent
ly relieved Of It's baggage and money while
on the way from san lsidro to Cebanalon,
by marauders. The Chinese are being vic
timized everywhere by both rebels and
hooters.
Buencamino, a prominent Filipino lead
er, who was friendly 70 Spin and Joined
IN the compromise arrangement whereby
the Spaniards hoped TO eonciliate the rebel
leaders without sacrificing loo much, is
reported as saying Aguinaldo SITS indoors
crying, blames himself for the miserable
condition of the country and is afraid to
surrender.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
Ex-Gov. FLOWERS REQUESTS.
Made II Practice of Giving Away
One-Tenth of His Income.

Watertown. N. Y, May 1s.-The viii Of
the late ex-Gov. Flower was filed for pro-
bate to-day.
He left bequests of $4,000 to each of his
brothers and sisters. or their heirs; $4,000
to Frederick 5. Flower $4,000 TO his for
mer cashier, Ransom S. pattlson; $4,000 In
trust TO ST. Thomas Parish, New York,
for the benefit of Parish House. erected In
memory of his son. who died in 1880: $4,000
to Trinity Parish. Watertown. for the ben
eft Of the poor; 5000 10 his namesakes,
Roswell Flower George of this city and
5000 TO Roswell Flower Mundy Of Chi
cago
The residue is left to his widow and
daughter share and share alike. Mrs.
Sarah NJ Flower is eXecutriX. his son-in-
law. John b. Taylor, and Anson K. Flower
are executors.
Gov. Flower had made "a practice for
years of giving away at least one-tenth of
his income. His gifts, however, always
far exceeded his regular 1.-THE. During
the last year IL is learned from the best
authority that he gave away, directly or
indirectly. over 81 900 600.
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TO RETURN TO WASHINGTON.
President VIII Conclude His Hot
Springs visit Tonight.

COA'NAhNN TITS AADN
Springs Visit Tonight.
Hot Springs, Va, May 1s.-The Presl-
dents visit here will close tomorrow
night He will return to Washington by a
clrcuitous route. Leaving Hot Springs at
1880 r. m., the train will run over the
Chesapeake and Ohio to Staunton, Va,
where the Baltimore and Ohio tracks will
be taken into the Shenandoah valley.
1t is the intention to run the train slow
ly through this section without stops,
however, in order that the party may see
the battlehelds of Winchester and Cedar
Creek, points of interest to the President,
in connection with his war service. The
main line of the Baltimore and Ohio will
be reached at Harper's Ferry, and thence
the train win go over it to Washington,
reaching the capital in the evening.
Secretary Hitchcock reached here on the
early train to-day and viii remain TO ac-
company the Presidential party to Wash
ington.
Rain fell during the afternoon, clearing
about o'clock, when the President, Sec
retary Hitchcock, Mr.. Dawes and Mr.
Corlelyou took a short drive. This even
ing the party sat in the parlors listening
to the orchestra.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
VICToRIA's LARGE CARGO.
Large Fleet of Tramp Vessels In
Oriental Waters.

Oriental waters.
Tacoma, Wash, May 1S--Steamshlp Vic
toria arrived tonight from Yokohama
and Hong Kong. She brought a large
cargo and passenger list for this port, and
made an unusually quick passage, having
left Yokohama May s. Many of the pas
sengers are returning missionaries. The
Victoria brought sixty-hve Chinese and
seventy-seven japanese for Tacoma and
ninety-one Chinese and III japanese for
Victoria.
According to the Vlctoria's officers there
is a large fleet of sailing vessels and tramp
steamers in oriental waters, with but few
charters moving. Most of the tramps are
waiting for tea cargoes, Many have been
dtsgusted by prospects of light crop and
have left the coast.
The Don Juan de Austria has been add
ed to the list of captured Spanish gun
boats being repaired for use in the Ameri-
can navy at Hong Kong
The Victoria brought large cargo al
though 1t was hardly expected at this
time of the year. II includes sugar and
rice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19

BONDING OF CITY'S EMPLOYEES.
Mazet Committee Probing so-CaIIed
Surety Companies.

Mazet Committee Probing So-Caued
Surety Companies.
NewYork, May 1S.-The Mazet investi-
eating committee spent the greater part
of the day in an attempt to show up the
respective bonding interests Of the city
employees held by the so-called Freedman
and the so-called Platt Surety Company.
Counsel Moss. for the committee, after
an elaborate examination into this matter,
said that the significant feature of what
has been shown was the growth of the
Freedman company, the youngest of all
the bonding companies. during the past
year or two, in the bonding of city Of
ficials.
Police Commissioners Hess and Abel
were on the stand for a short time to-day.
Commissioner Hess agreed with Counsel
Moss in an expression of an opinion that
facts of a suspicious nature had been pre-
sented before the committee. Commits
sioner Abel stated that he had accepted
the position of~commissioner with a view
of first perfecting his duty, and second of
protecting the Republican members of the
police force. He, too agreed that there
was considerable crime in the city of New
York. but he failed TO furnish any sgniti-
cant details to aid the committee.
Sheriff Dunn was on the stand for a
brief period, but his counsel was permit
ted to take his place and TO explain the
bonding of the officers in the sheriff S
department by the Freedman company.
The committee will meet tomorrow
morning, and a the close of the session
will adjourn until May 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
SHE SHOT HER AssAILANT.
Girls Brother Came Up and killed
the Negro I'm IA Fight.

Mobile, Ala, May 1S.-Theresa Thomp-
son, who was dipping turpentine with a
younger brother, near st. Stephens, was
assaulted by a negro named Tom Murphy.
The negro had pistol and threatened
the girl with death. A struggle ensued and
Murphy laid the pistol down in order 10
overpower her. The girl seized the pistol
and shot the negro twice.
An elder brother, who was working at
some distance heard the shots and the
girls screams.
The negro took the pistol from the girl
and a fight ensued. between the white man
and the negro, the former armed with
hacker used In cutting turpentine. He
slashed the negro, and the negro shot
him Both fell and the negro crawied
away a short distance and died.
Thompson is reported in a critical con-
dltion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
CREATED MUCH EXCITEMENT.
Rich Gold Field Discovered on a
Ranch Near Custer City.

Deadwood. S. D.. May l8.--A vein OF ore
carrying $4,000 in free gold has been dis
covered on a ranch near Custer City. The
vein is fourteen inches wide and has been
uncovered for distance Of thirty-fve feet,
but no sinking has been done yet. 1t is
the first quartz that has been found in
that vicinity, although rich placers have
bee worked.
The find has created an excitement in
Custer which amounts almost to a stam-
pede. All the surrounding country is
beng staked off and located The owners
of the ground have been offered $25 900 for
the property which they nave refused.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
THE FUND FoR DEwEY's HOME.
Committee Received More Than
$1,000 Yesterday.

Washington, May 1S.-To-day's contri-
button to the Dewey home fund amount
ed to $2,O16 of which s1,15S came from the
Brooklyn Eagle, and collections made by
that paper. The total 30 rar received by
the national committee is $2,6S5,
The following circular 10 presidents of
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Com
merce was sent out to-day by Chairman
Vanderlip:
"In order that all parts of the country
may take part in raising a fund to pro-
vide a home in Washington for Admiral
George Dewey, the distinguished bodies
representing commerce and trade in the
chief cities are invited to take steps for
securing subscriptions for that purpose.
LAS president of your organization you
are requested to extenG such aid as your
wisdom may dictate, and enlist your city
heartily in behalf of this movement Of
patriotic gratitude"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
BARBARossA CAUGHT FIRE.
Steamer Ran Into the LaBretagne on
the Way Up the River.

Steamer Ran Into the LaBretagne on
the Way Up the River.
New York, May lS-The North German
Lloyd steamer Barbarossa. which sailed
for Bremen at II o'clock this morning was
discovered on fire while she was passing
Sandy Hook two hours later and put
back to port. The fire was in the cargo
in the forward hold.
The Barbarossa fought the fire with
steam and water, and with the aid Of
wrecking tugs and fire boats, drowned il
out two hours later, while lying at quar-
antine.
The vessel, while on her way up the
river after the fire in her hold had been
put out hit the French liner LaBretagne
lying at her pier in North river showing
the Bretagne's bow through two ice
barges. the Richard Foster and the lie
Roy, sinking them. No one was intur-
ed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
cows SENT TO THE COUNTRY.
surveys to De Made for Railroads in
Havana Province.


havana, May IS, II a. m.-Cows, which
nave usually been kept in stables situat-
eu m the lower residences have been
=, '5led by Cen Ludlow through Surgeon
~ -,'"Jof Davis, into the country, where
'''1S can produce healthy milk.
'o"n Mclean, representing New York
''''' london Cuban association, has been
'''Ao'ized to make surveys and esti-
c''e &c Tor railroad from Havana to
I''iys in this province, and forty-flve
MUGS from here.
george de Hogues is making plans and
r,.a."lhs up estimates for an electric
4','oaa TO connect Havana with Vedado
una Colon cemetery.
s.,.- 'e'egram received here from Guines
a, number of bandits on an estate
.belI l'a' owned by LorgIno Suarez have
r-r9. '1 UP and robbed The latter of his
H. and watch. The bandits then
a.ole in wagons to a warenouse and took
'7"'y barrels Of potatoes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
BY THE PERILs OF THE SEA.

Owners of the steamer Portland Not
Liable for Damages.
Portland, Me-, May 1s-Judge Webb, of
the United States District Court, after two
days devoted to the presentation of evil
dence, and after hearing arguaents of
counsel, to-day announced his decision
that the steamer Portland, which founder
ed in the great storm of Nov. 27 last year,
was lost by the perils and dangers of the
sea. without any fault of anybody and Or
dered a decree of exemption from entire
liability OF this company.
The judge also isSued an injunction re.
straining any suit from being brought in
any other court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
FORTUNE ron a sAvANNAHIAN.
CharIesfonian Named Gibbes Leaves
Large Estate.

Charleston, s. c., May 1s.-By the, death
In this city Tuesday Of James S. Gibbes. a
large fortune will go to young gentleman
OF the same name living in Savannah. It.
is estimated that the estate is worth
100000, two-thlrds of which goes to the
Savannah heir.
Among the public bequests in the win
under which the property Is disposed of,
are 100000 with which to fund an art
school, $4,000 60 the Charleston orphan
House, and 5000 each to st. Paurs and
Christ churches.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
FIRST IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Masonic Temple Cornerstone Laid
at Wilmington.


Wilmington, N. c., May 1s.-The corner
stone for the first Masonic Temple ever
erected in North Carolina was laid in this
city this afternoon at 5 O'Clock by the
grand lodge. The ceremonies were very
elaborate and were witnessed by several
thousand people.
Col. Julian S. Carr of Durham. N. c.,
was the orator of the day, and delivered a
beautiful and appropriate oratlon.
The Temple now in course of construc-
ton Is to be a splendid $4,000 structure,
and is 10 be completed by Oct. 1. It Is be-
ing erected by the five Masonic lodges of
Wilmington.
The grand lodge held a session In ST..
Johns Masonic Hall tonight, followed by
the serving of sumptuous collation. in
their honor by the Masons of Wilmington,
by whom the visiting members of the
grand lodge are being entertained
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
JONES An THE ISLE OF WIGHT.
Letters From the senator Indicate
He II Much Improved.

Washington, May H-Letters received
in this city indicate that Senator James
K. Jones, chairman Of the national Dem
ocratic committee, had a pleasant voyage
across the Atlantic and that his health
is much improved. The senator himself
says he has NOT felt better at any time
during the past ten years.
1t Is likely that senator Jones and party
will sojourn on The Isle Of Wight for sew
eral weeks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
TO vAccINATE THE MoaUIs.
Troops viii He Sent TO Force Them
10 submit TO IL.

washington, May BAT the request Of
tho Secretary OF the Interior, Secretary
Alger has agreed to order troops 90 the
Moqui Indian reservation in Arizona 10
force the Indians 70 submit to vaccination.
The troops viii be sent from Forf Win
gate, New Mexico
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
BRIDGES TO &C TO SIBERIA.
Pennsylvania Company Building
Them for Russia.

Philadelphia, Mey ls.-The Phoenix
Bridge Company whose works are located
at Phoenixvlle. Pa, was to-day awarded
the contract for six additional steel
bridges by the Russian government for
use on the great Trans-Siberian Railroad
which that government Is building. This
makes eighteen bridges the Phoenix Com
pany is constructing for Siberia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
WANT A SENATORIAL PRIMARY.
virginia state Democratic Commits
tee TO Consider II.

Richmond. Va, May 1S-Chairman Ely
son has consented to call the state Demo-
cratic committee together on date 10 be
fixed hereafter, to take action on the reso-
lutions passed by the conference in this
city on May 10, asking the committee to
provide at once for holding a state pri-
mary or a state convention for the nomi-
nation Of Democratic candidate for the
United States Senate 70 be voted for by
the next general assembly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
GRAVES BURNED IN EFFIGY.
students at Athens objected to His
Criticisms.

Athens, Ca. May 1s.-The students of
the University of Georgia are quite indlg-
nant over an article appearing Tuesday in
the Atlanta journal from the pen Of Hon.
John Temple Graves, In which he vlgor-
ously assailed the University In several
ways. especially attacking the department
OF English and oratory. This morning
quite a number of the students burned Mr..
Graves In eflgy in front Of the college
chapel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
JACKSON HANGED FOR RAPE.
Criminal Went to Death Protesting
His Innocence.

Charlotte, N. c., May 1s.-Joe Jackson,
colored, was hanged here to-day at l1:14.
for rape committed on a young while girl,
last September
He made five minutes speech. protest.
ing his innocence, and sung a hymn IN a
strong, clear voice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
WILL HOLD no CONVENTION.
Alabama PopuIists Decide II VIII he
Unnecessary.

Birmingham Ala, May l8.-Inasmuch as
the legislature repealed the law providing
for a constitutional convention In Ala
bama. State Chairman G. B. Grove OF the
Popullst party, to-day issued a notice call
ing off the convention which was TO have
been held here May 23 He states that un-
der existing circumstances a state con-
Yention is not necessary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
SYMPATHY FOR STRIKERS.
People of Wheeling VIII Not Ride
on the street Car Lines.

Wheeling, w. Va, May B.-One of the
most peculiar strikes probably ever con-
tested in the United States, has been In
progress for five weeks on the Wheeling
street railway lines. The remarkable fea-
ture Of the contest is the unanimity of
the strikers with the population of Wheel
ing and the surrounding towns.
The men struck for twenty cents an hour
with nine hours a day Work. All the cars
are In operation and the company Is not
having any trouble to run them. 1t Is
estimated, however. that not over FIVE
persons ride on the entire system during
a day. Bus lines run by the strikers
are largely patroniZed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
HAS RETURNED FROM ATHENS.
Minister BocIShiIl to Take Up His
New Position.

Washington, May 1S.--Mr. w. w. Rock
hill. United States minister to Athens. has
arrived in Washington and called to pay
his respects 10 Secretary hay this morn
ing. After settling up some matters of
private business, MIR. RockhlIl win assume
his position as director Of the bureau of
the American republics, to which he has
been elected by the executive committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
WITHDREW ms RESIGNATION.
Senator Kyle VIII Remain on In
dustrinI Commission.

Washington, May 1S,-compying with
the earnest request of members, Senator
Kyle has Withdrawn his resignation as
chairman OF the industrial commission.
The whisky trust will be the subject of
Investigation by the industrial commits
sion tomorrow. Henry E. G. Luyties and
Martin Cook of New York are expected
TO be the witnesses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
CAN GIVE AWAY THE GUNS.
Cid Spanish Cannon VIII Now BE
Distributed Everywhere.

Distributed Everywhere.
Washington, May 1S.-The Secretary of
War has secured from Judge Advocate
General Lieber an opinion confirming his
right to loan or give TO municipalities, G.
A. r. posts and other patriotic organiza-
lions, such of the cannon captured from
the Spaniards in Cuba and Porto Rico as
are unserviceable.
To-day the first of the guns which are
in the possession of the army were be-
slowed upon the military post at Fort
Thomas. Kentucky. They are two beauti-
full bronze pieces of antique pattern. en-
bossed with elaborate designs, and are ex-
cellent specimens of the art of gun found
ing in the last century. They were made
in Barcelona in 1868 and 1863.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-19
CAPITALIST KILLED NEGRO.
Discharged Servant Started to As
sauIt Employer.

sauIt Employer.
st. Louis, May 1S.-Davld L. Field, a
retired capitalist shot and killed Robert
w. stratford, his negro man of all work,
in the vestibule of his handsome resi-
dence tonight.
The shooting was the result OF Stratford
attempting to assault his employer who
had JUST discharged him for negecting
his work. He ordered the negro away,
but the latter grew angry and advanced
on his employer, who shot him dead. Mr.
Field at once surrendered himself to the
police and was taken into custody.