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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24
MAINE SAILS FOR CAPE TOWN.
AMERICAN HOSPITAL SHIP HAS BE
GUN ITS MISSION.

Lady Randolph Churchill VIII spend
Her Christmas on Bonrd-says She
VIII Go Wherever the Maine Goes.
Five of the Male Assistants Left
the. VesseI--One of Them Expected
Promotion and Induced Others to
Join Him.
London. Dec. 23.--The American hospital
ship Maine sailed from the West India
docks for Cape Town at 800 o'clock this
afternoon minus five of the male assist
ants supplied from the New York hospi-
tails.
one of these men Is said to have expect
ed promotion to non-commissioned Off
GERS rank. He succeeded in existing
four friends, who. a moment before the
ship sailed, notified Maj. Caben of their
refusal to go, saying one of their number
was i'll, and they had determined to stay.
On the deck they shouted:
I'VE ore too good Americans TO leave
a sick friend here for anyone"
AS the incident occurred at the last mo-
ment, Maj. Cabell only had time TO say to
a representative of the Associated Press.
"rhese men came at the last moment to
declare that they would leave, making
general complaint of i'll treatment. which
l am unable to fathom. Some Of the pa
pers called them 'orderles, which they
seem inclined to resent
The Maine departed under favorable Gus
piees. The Red Cross flag hoated from
her foremost, the Queens ensign from her
main and the Stars and Stripes from her
mlzzen.
Lady Randolph Churchill was in her
state room, on the main deck. The nurses
wore blue capes and soft felt hats, and
the surgeons We're in the newly designed
semi-United States uniforms.
Lady Churchill said:
81 know no better way to spend the
Christmas than on an American hospital
ship bound for South Africa. The Maine
is splendidly equipped and worthy OF her
people and mission. go with a grateful
heart TO all who have SO munificently aid
cd to the committee. 1 hope we may prove
worthy of this sacred duty. Wherever the
ship goes, l 60"
As the Maine moved into the river three
cheers were given for the ship, then for
| Lady Churchill, and finally for the United
| States Then those on board gave three
| cheers for the Union Jack and the sail
| ors on the surrounding craft cheered the
United States as the white hull disap-
| peared in the thickening fog.
The Maine expects to reach the Cape In
| three weeks and win return with her first
consignment of wounded late In Febru-
airy.
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DEWEY AT THE RETIRING AGE.
But He VIII Probably Continue on
the Active List.

But He VIII Probably Continue on
the Active List.
Washington. Dec. 2S.--Admiral George
Dewey win be GO years old Christmas day,
and he, under the ordinary process Of law,
would be paced on the reti ed list on that
account.
The special law under which he was adj
vanced 10 the head Of the navy, makes no
provision for his retirement, and therefore
he will continue on the active list of the
navy, in all probability until his death.
As a matter Of fact his retirement
would make no material change in his ex-
listing status. His pay would be the same
on the retired as on the active INST and he
would be entitled to the same emolunents
and privileges, including a private secre-
tary with The rank q Lieutenant ana the
usual number Of aides.
The recent death OF Lieut.. Brumby
leaves a vacancy on his stan, for which
there IS considerable friendly competition
among the young officers OF the navy.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey spent some
tine at the navy department to-day visit
ing friends IN the various bureaus.
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DEPARTURE OF GEN. ROBERTS.
Prince of Wales and Others wished
Him Much Success.

London, Dec. 23.-Fieid Marshal Lord
Roberts, who Is to assume command of
the British forces In South Africa, left
Waterloo station to-day at noon, amidst
scenes of enthusiasm wildly demonstrate
ing the national interest in the event, and
the belief that the departure of the Cen
eral can be accepted as a guarantee that
whatver can be done in South Africa will
be carried out by thoroughly competent
hands. and on carefully matured lines.
Although only privileged persons were
permitted to enter the station this did not
prevent the gathering of immense throngs
at all the approaches and other points of
vantage, who cheered repeatedly as
'Bobs" accompanied by his wife and two
daughters, drove up. Seldom has the ter
minus witnessed such an inspiring send
Off Every appearance Of the field mar
shall was the signal for ringing hurrahs
lusty shouts and good wishes.
Lord Woseley and others arrived late
and 1t required all the efforts Of the POI
lice to clear a passage for them,
The arrival of the Duke of Cambridge
and the Duke Of Connaught were received
with cheers.
The rousing cheers momentarlly divert
ed attention from the hero Of the hour, as
the Prince of Wales appeared and greeted
Lord Roberts in the most cordial man
ner. The Prince and the distinguished
general engaged in earnest conversation
and furnished a striking center to a nota-
BILE group which included no less than
five field marshals.
Lord Roberts, who was in mourning
dress, looked fit for anything. In spite
of his 81 years, he was straight and sol
dierly and his rugged features reflected
determination.
The Prince OF Wales spoke a few part
ing words 10 the general, of which the
phrases, God bless you" Good luck 20
you" were caught by those near by.
The Prince also said:
Goodbye, Bobs, a happy Christmas a
prosperous New Year and every possible
luck in your mission
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24
AGUINALDo's WIFE is DEAD.
Report az TO Wreck of Charleston
Favorable to Officers,

Manila, Dec. %, :05 p m.-The report
of the Charleston court of inquiry, just
rendered, is favorable to the officers OF the
stranded warship. / shows that vigilance
was exercised in the embarkation of the
crew into the boats, which were well
handled.
A correspondent of the Associated Press
at Vigan sends, under date of Dec. Is. the
announcement that Col. Wilder has tele-
graphed to Vigan. from Bayombong, that
Aguinado, with a number of Igorroti lit
ter bearers. had crossed the mountains.
near Bayombong, going southwark, and
that his wife died In a village in that vi
entity. She had been IN since the birth OF
their son, and the hardships of their flight
proved fatal
A report has reached Gen. Young that
Co.'s. Hare and Howse have released TWEEN
ty-three American prisoners. including
Lieut.. Gilmore, at Banna in the province
OF North llocos
Another report says Gen. Tino has been
captured near IAvag.
Col Hare reports having had two en-
counters with Gen. Tiuo, IN which 100 Fill
pinos were killed or wounded. and about
$50 rifles captured, without casualties on
the American side.
Gen. Bates has returned from the flag
ralsings at Cottabatto. Pollak, Parang-
Parang, Davao and Mill The Sultan and
the leading Datos welcomed the Ameri-
cans. The chief of Puerto Phlnclpa re-
fused to permit Gen. Bates to land, am
nouncing his allegiance TO Agunaldo. and
the Yorktown, lacking a landing force.
withdrew.
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GOODYEAR GETS GOOD SLICE.
Has Just Received S0O,oOO Balance
Due on His Contract.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Col. Goodyear of
Brunswick was to-day given the most
practical possible Endorsement Of the
great work he has done in deepening the
harbor at that port. This came in the ma
ture of a Christmas gift, and was a treas
ury warrant for 100000. This was for the
last work done by Col. Goodyear. and his
associates under the special action OF
Congress by which he has secured deep
water for Brunswick
As is wen known the colonel has his en-
emies within and vii hout and there has
been a strong effort through all kinds OF
misrepresentation 60 prevent his securing
this money. The engineers of the war de-
partment have been anything but friendly
toward his method of work for they were
at the outset dubious of lis success. While
IL is not charged that they have cone any
thing 10 prevent payment for the work
done, there were other opposing elements
that did
After full examination by the war de
partment authorities, Secretary Root gave
his certificate in favor of Col. Goo lyear
The auditor of the treasury of the war de-
pGrtment also went through everything
after it passed the secretary and few
minutes before noon he gave his approval
Then the chief of the warrant division is
sued the warrant and the matter. so far
as this particular work is concerned, was
officially closed up.
Col Goodyear has before Congress plans
for further work on these same lines
There is no doubt of the success Of his
method.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24
WRECK OF BARK AUTOCRAT.
Crew Was Rescued and Taken to
New York on the Trinidad.

New York on the Trinidad.
New York, Dec. 23.-The steamer Trim
idad from Bermuda, brought into port to-
night twelve seamen who were saved from
the wreck of the Norwegian bark Auto
crat. bound from Brunswick, Ca, to
Kings Lynn.
The crew was rescued after several days
of hardship and hunger by the British
steamer Cayo Mono, and taken into Ber-
mu,la on Dec. II. The Autocrat was a
bark of 755 tons, built at Shelbourne, N. s.,
in 1870 Her commander, who arrived
with his crew on the Trinidad was Capt.
r Albrethsen. He was part owner and
had navigated the vessel for more than
ten years. Abe Seaman Frank Green
told this story of the loss of the bark to-
night:
1--WE left Brunswick with a cargo of big
timber on Nov. %, for Kings Lynn On
Tuesday. Dec r. the bark ran into a
heavy northeast gale and we hove to. The
enormous weight and force of the water
that Rounded her soon began to tell On
the first day all her lee bulwarks were
TORN off The larger part of the stores
were destroyed and the crew camped upon
the poop, living upon fish, beef and hard
bread rescued from the store room.
"Thursday morning the Autocrat sud-
denly failed. She was completely water
logged Capt. Albrethsen ordered the
masts cut away. AT noon the British
steamer Cayo Mono, Capt. Friend, bound
from London to Bermuda, sighted our
distress signals and bore down. She sent
a life boat and we had to jump, one by enc,
into the sea and climb the life boat"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24
SHOT AT WIFE AND CHILD.
Actor Clarke Missed Them and Then
Committed Suicide.


New York. Dec. 23.--Willls Clarke, AZ
years of age, a variety actor, tried to kill
his wife and little child, and committed
suicide in Broadway In front of the Fifth
Avenue Hotel to-day.
He fired four shots one at his little girl,
two at his wife, missing them. He then
placed the muzzle of the revolver in his
mouth and fired.
For many years past Clarke had been
writing jokes for minstrel men and come
dams. Recently he started the publica-
cation Of a monthly periodical called
willis Clarke's Joke Book" This gained
little circulation among vaudeville ac-
tors, but was not a paying venture
Mrs. Clarke said that they had been
married twelve years and that her home
was in Canton. o. This morning her hus-
band sent her a letter asking her TO meet
him with their little girl She did so,
and he asked them TO take a short walk,
as he had something important to show
them. He was moody, she said and had
scarcely spoken until they reached the
spot where the shooting took place.
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PURSUIT or AGUINALDO.
Gilmore Not Among the American
Prisoners Retnken.


Washington, Dec. pa cabiegram from
Gen. Otis was received at the war depart
ment to-day giving the first news for
sometime Of the detachments under Coils
Hare and Howse. who are pursuing Aguin-
aldo.
Gen. Ous' advIces indicate that they are
close upon the ineurgent leader and also
state that four OF the American prisoners
have been retaken. though Capt. Gilmore
Is still in the hands of the enemy. Gen.
OTIS dispatch follows:
manila, Dec. 2S.--Gen. Young reports
under date OF the 2lst instant, from Vigan
that Coils, Hare and Howse We're heard
from Dec. II, still in pursuit through the
mountains OF the insurgent column having
our prisoners, of whom four captured,
Capt. Gilmore remaining prisoner. The IN
surgents are one day IN advance and the
pursuit Is continued. These pursuing
troops have encountered great hardshlps,
but viii probably strike Apart; 20l Span
ish prisoners from APART received this
morning. 200 more in that section mostly
friars, awaiting transportation 20 Manila.
Entire Sixteenth Infantry leaves for Apar-
ri tomorrow for stations from that point
as far south as Bayonbong. Batchelder's
battalion Twenty-fourth, IS now on lower
Rio Grande In good condition to return
to San Jose country. Forty-fourth In
fantry being sent to Hughes at Iloilo who
reports Panay. Negros and adjacent ISL
ands quiet Arriving troops and supplies
being unloaded through service Manila
and Dagupan Railway. two trains daily.
All ports northern Luzon open Jan. 1.
"Otfe"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24
TWO NEGROES WE'RE LYNcHED.
They Had Killed an Old Man ana
Attempted an Assault.

Attempted nm Assault.
Bolton, Miss, Dec. 23.-Two negroes
named Jim Martin and Frank West were
lynched on the Bakers creek bridge, one
quarter of a mile west Of this place, about
o'clock tonight for the murder of an
aged and highly respected citizen named
Milton s. HARE, and an attempted crimi-
nal assault on his niece, Miss Curran.
The murder was cold-blooded. Robbery
was the incentive, the negroes being under
the impression that large sum OF money
was concealed in the house.
Martin and West were captured about 10
o'clock this morning. II required a whip
ping to make the former confess when
he broke down and related the whole
story. The town marshal brought the
prisoners to town and placed them in the
city prison
About O'Clock a mob Of 100 men broke
open the place and took the two men TO
the bridge west of town. Moses We're
placed around their necks, the other end
Of the ropes being tied to the crossties
and they were told to jump off the bridge.
Martin at once plunged into space, but
West had to be pushed Off.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24

FUNERAL or DWIGHT L. MOODY.
Family Has Decided TO Defer 1t Un-
iii Tuesday Afternoon.

I'll Tuesday Afternoon.
East Norihheld. Mass, Dec. 2s. Yielding
20 pressure brought to bear by friends,
the family OF Dwight L. Moody to-day de-
cided TO cefer his funeral until Tuesday
afternoon, instead Of holding IL on Mon
day as at first intended.
Some Of the details were arranged DUR
Ing this afternoon, and it was made known
laler that the family had consented that
public services should be held In the Con-
gregational Church at 2:30 O'Clock. The
body VIII lie In state at the church during
the morning. Rev. j. G. Schofield, pastor
Of the church. will oficiate. assisted by
Rev. n. A. Torrey. OF Chicago and i'd
dresses viii be made by men who have
been associated with Mr. Moody Ia his
work
The trustees of the Mortified Seminary
met to-day and set apart a spot at Round
Top as the burial place Of Mr. Moody.
The grave will be on school property, bus
IL is very near the Moody home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24
DRYAN's rRIP TO NEW JERSEY.
VIII Speak at Several Places ON Inns
periaIism and Trusts.

New York. Dec. 8.-Congressman d.
DAILY of Hoboken, who returned from
Washington to-day, said, regarding the
arrangements for william ]. Bryan's pro-
posed trip to New Jersey and New York:
"Col. Bryan has arranged to meet the
Democratic leaders in Washington next
month and the itinerary will then be map
ped out. / have agreed TO accompany Mr..
Bryan on his trip through New Jersey.
understand his topic win be Imperialism
and Trusts and that he Is to speak at
Camden, Trenton and Jersey City before
going to New York. He will reach New
Jersey probably before February"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24

Montana Supreme Court Finds Thae
welcome Is Guilty.

Attorney John b. Welcome, charged with
bribery in connection with the election OF
w. a. Clark 90 the United states Senate.
the State Supreme Court to-day returned
a unanimous decision OF guilty. with PEN
atty OF disbarment.
In an extended review OF the evidence
the court holds that the payment OF So
900 by Welcome 20 State Senator Clark TO
influence his vote for United States sena-
tor Il proven. ana that Welcome should
10 disbarred Tor the act.
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7--7-s----
CHRISTMAS DAY AT WINDSOR.
The Queen Intends That 1t Shall Not
BE a Gloomy One


London, Dec 2s.-The war Office has is
sued list of minor casualties, received
at Pietermaritzburg by heliograph, We'd
nesday, Dec. 20, showing that Ladysmlth
was still holding out on Wednesday last.
In spite of the deep anxiety of the
Queen regarding events in South Africa,
she has no intention to permit Christmas
at Windsor TO assume a gloomy aspect
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught, the
Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise and
a host of little folk, other members of
the royal family, and Canon Duckworth,
the Queens chaplain, arrived at Windsor
this evening" where they were met by
Princess Henry of Battenburg, the Ouch
ess of Albany and others who will make
up cheerful party.
An official of the household said to
representative of the Associated Press this
evening.
81 have seen merrier times al the castle,
but Christmas cannot be gloomy where the
Queen resides and this win be no excep-
ton to the rule. There is plenty of good
cheer throughout the entire household and
the Queen is most cheerful amid all her
little folk.
The exceedingly grave view taken in
some quarters of the present crisis Is EVIL
denced by a circular signed by Attorney
General WEBSTER, SCHcltof General Fin
lay and Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood adjutant
general TO the forces, to the effect that
the present position of public affairs is so
critical that as a greater part Of the reg
ular forces will be required abroad IL be-
comes imperative, for the purpose Of home
defense, that the volunteers should Re
augmented, and urging that every mem
Der of the legal profession, not debarred
by age or paramount duty, enroll himself
as an active member Of the Inns of Court
or other volunteer corps.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24
MAY BE M'KINLEY AND ROOT.
That Is the Belief of National Cons
mitteeman Payne.

htAAtCCAhNh
Milwaukee Wis, Dec. 2S.-That Presi-
dent Mckinley viii be the choice of the
next Republican Convention; that he will
be nominated by reclamation, and that
Secretary Root viii be his running mate.
is the opinion OF National Committeeman
Henry c. Payne. who returned from the
East to-day.
Mr.. Payne says that the feeling in the
East Is strongly in favor of nominating
Mr.. Mckinley by acclaE1s ton. and thau
Mr.. Root is the choice of the Washington
people for the vice presidency.
Mr. Root is very highly thought of In
Washington, and all through the East
and has the confidence of the people i'm
every respect. AS to whether he, also,
would be nominated by reclamation, Is
uncertain as there may be some complica-
lions In sufficient to upset any such idea.
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EXAMINATION POSTPONED.
cOse of Greene ana the GaynOrs TO
Be Heard on Dec. 80.

New York. Dec. 23.--rhe examination OF
Contractors Benjamin d. Greene, Col
John +. Gaynor. Edward H. Gaynor and
William T. Gaynor, Jointly indicted with
Michael A. Connolly and former Capt.
Oberlin ~. Carter. y. r. Engineer Corps
IN connection with the Savannah river and
Cumberland sound frauds. which was set
Tor to-day before United States Commits
sioDer Shields, has been adjourned until
Dec. -.
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Anglers HAD A HARD TRIP.
Schooner Myra Driven Ashore and
Her Crew Left Her.

ST. John, N. r.. Dec. 2S-The British
steamer Anglers, Capt. Taylor, eighteen
davs from Hamburg. for Norfolk. Va,
with a part cargo Of salt has arrived here
short of coal. she reports having encoun-
,ered fearful weather on her voyage across
the Atlantic. on the tip she met success
sion of storms, during which her decks
yvers swept and she sustained sundry
damages.
THE schooner Myra drove ashore near
Tvillingate during a gaze, and her crew
with the exception OF the captain atan-
doned her. After losing her spars, the yes
sci foated off and drliied 20 sea with the
captain stil on LOsrd The mail steamer
Alert has gone IN search Of her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24

Paris. Dec. Z.--The French foreign Of
flee denies the statement Of the Paris cor
respondent Of the Daily Mall OF London,
that DR.. Leyds, the European representa-
tive Of the Beers, has asked the services
OF NJ. Delcasse. the Minister OF Foreign
affalrs IN the cause Of peace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24

will be much faster than the Shamrock.
He said TO representative of the Asso-
clated Press:
Il feel I VIII have a better chance next
time, as 1 will have the Shamrock as a
trial horse. As you know, l had to work
completely in the dark with the Shamrock,
and l know she can be greatly improved,
as far as speed is concerned With her
designer i'll. the best was not 20 be got
out of her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24

Buffers Army shI Retains Its Orig
nal Position.

Chieveley, Sunday, Dec. 7.--Evening)-
The British army rs occupying It's original
camping ground.
The naval brigade this morning fired a
few shells at the Boer positions. The re-
suit is not known, but the firing Is taken
TO show that the naval guns are able to
command the Tugela river bridge
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STILL NO NEWS FROM AFRICA.

Report That a British Army Has
Landed at Lorenzo Marquee.
London, Dec. "a, AS a. m.-Beyond the
statement that a photographic message
from Ladysmith reports "ail well' to Fri
day afternoon, with no fighting except out
post skirmishes, absolutely no news has
been received from The seat of war during
the night.
The war Office officials at midnight said
they had not lived any war dispatches
From a continental Dutch source, how
ever, comes the Incredible rumor that a
British army corps has disembarked at
Lorenzo Marquee and Is marching toward
the TransVaal frontier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24

Caracas, Dec. 2S.--It n announced that
cen. Luciano Mendoza, commandments
chief Of The government troops operating
against ne revolutionary leader Herman
AZ. has been killed by Celesiin Peraza, az
a result Of q private quarrel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-24

Washington. Dec H.-Prcsidcnt MoISin-
ley was among to-days subscribers 20
fhe fund for he widow and family ~ Gen.
Lawion. The fund has Tea he'd about d.
90, and viii prosnby be given as q Christ
mas present.
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Durham. Sunday. Dec. 1.-THE foreign
attaches have arrived here on their way
10 Con. Builer's headqnariera.
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SMALL STEAMER FoUNDERED.
II Is believed That All ON board
went Down with Her.

Newburyport Mass. Dec. 2s.--The small
steamer Laura Marion, OF Groveland.
foundered on Newburyport bar tonight.
and Il IL thought all on board we're drown
cd.
The missing are;
Capt. Frank w. Sergeant. her owner.
T.uhcr johnson, engineer.
Capt. William =. Pettlnclli the master.
Wreckage OF the craft has come ashore.
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a. shout came from below and Il WAS
own that not all were killed, but who