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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
PRAIRIE DOGS IN NEBRASKA.
They Are Multiplying So Fast ms to
he n Pest.
From the Chicago Record.

From the Chicago Record.
The rapid increase In the number of prai-
rle dogs in Western Nebraska has caused
the experiment station connected with the
State University to experiment with a
view to suggesting means for their ex-
termination.
Few persons realize the amount of dam
age done by the prairie dogs, and hence no
organized force has been exerted against
them These pests have become such a
nuisance in Sheridan county and other
parts of Nebraska, especially in the north
western part, that the people are actually
becoming alarmed.
Ten years ago there were but few pral-
rie dogs in the vicinity of Rushville. and
these, 1t is claimed, were in the same
"town." Little attention has been uaid
to the damage done by them until within
the last three or four years. But since
then they have increased with alarming
rapidity migrating to new places and
starting new towns. AS an example Of
how fast they multiply, mention may be
made of a dog town located Just north
of Rushville. Three years ago this town
covered less than 100 acres, and at the
present time it extends over nearly four
sections of land. Within n radius of four
miles Of Rushvllle there are no less than
nine towns" covering as much as 1850
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
SCHOONER STRL OK 4 STEAMER.
Collision Resulted in Completely
Wrccking the Former.

Wrccking the Former.
New York, Aug. 5.-The schooner Henry
Fl. Grant, Capt Sutpin from Norfolk
with lumber. during a heavy squall this
afternoon ran into the Hamburg Amerl-
can line steamer Pretoria, which sailed
this morning for Hamburg and later had
anchored in the Narrows.
The force Of the coils ION carried away
the schooners fore and mizzen masts at
the deck and all the headgear attached;
broke the mainmast off at the crosstrees,
and caused the starboard anchor TO stove
a hole IN the starboard waterlne, which
caused the vessel TO leak. The schooner
is complete wreck.
The Pretoria lost her flagsta and avn
ing rail, and was chafed about the stern.
Her backing chain to the rudder was car
red away.
George Ludwig, a seaman of the Henry
II. Grant is missing. The schooner was
towed to Red Hook.
The Pretoria was so slightly damaged
that she did not delay to repair, but pro-
ceeded for Hamburg passing out from
quarantine at $40 o'clock p. m.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
DEATH OF DIR. }. :. LAWRENCE.
Was the Protector of CharIeston's
Street Railway.

Charleston. s. c., Aug. 5-Word was re-
ceived here this afternoon from Capon
Springs, W. Va. of the death Of DR.. j. S.
Lawrence. president Of tho Charleston
Consolidated Railway, Gas and Electric
Company.
Dr. Lawrence was the protector and first
president OF the trolley road and also of
the Seashore Line 10 Sullivan's Island aud
Isle Of Palms. lie was a native Of IN. g
state, but lived North some years ami
was wof known in financial circles at Bal
timore and Washington. He came 10
Charleston about four years ago, and gave
this city the finest eiocuic system in the
South.
His health was impaired by ovorwork.
ana he succumbed 10 congestion of the
brain this afternoon. lie was universe Nv
admired IN Charleston for his genius ieg-
rity and untlring interest In an undertak
iugs The funeral VIII lie held IN Charles
ton IuCed1y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
SI@ILARKING IN A SKIFF.
Five People Drowned by the Capsiz-
ing of IA Small Boat.

Baltimore, Aug. Five persons were
drowned early this morning by the cap
sizing of a small row boat in the north
west branch of the Patapsco river, near
his city. Their names are:
Andrew Deems, William ]. Lyman,
James Welsh, Edward Garrick, Mrs
Hoover.
The party was returning from a days
outing at pleasure resort. and from the
statement of Mrs. Deems, the only sur
vivor, were skylarking in the skiff, when
il capsized. All went into the water and
appear 10 have sunk Immediately, except
Mrs. Deems, who chung to the overturned
boat until rescued by Policeman James
X tdwell, who swan out to the boat and
assisted her to land.
The womans husband and sister were
among those drowned. The bodies have
been recovered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
WILL BE M'KINLEY AND HOBART.
Ex-MayOr StronG's Prediction as to
Candidate in 1900.

Candidate in 1900.
Seattle, Wash. Aug. 5.-Ex-Mayor w.
S. Strong of New York arrived here to-
day, en- route TO San Francisco to meet
his son, who is coming from Manila on
the transport Warren. MIR Strong pre-
diets that the Republican national ticket
next year will be Mckinley and Hobart
Discussing Gov Roosevelt, he said:
Roosevelt is a very strong man in New
York state. but in order 20 go before the
people of the whole country, we think
he should serve twice as Governor OF our
state. He is a young man and will make
a strong man for the 1904 campaign. He's
young enough for that"
Continuing Mr.. Strong said:
"If they make the Philippine question
one of the issues in the uetsonal campaign
there will be hundreds OF New York
Democrats who Will vote for Mckinley
next year. The anti-eXpansion idea Is not
a strong one. There are a few who call
themselves, or are styled ant-expansion-
lists, but they are few and they amount
TO very little in New York.
Personally, / am in favor of retaining
the Philippines. lf the Philippines could
enjoy three months of our territorial gov
eminent they would all be willing to sub
init TO regulations and be content for the
American government to exercise and SUD
erintend their welfare. They are willing
in the main for this now, as l hear from
private sources"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
subduing an UnruIy SON.

From che North China Herald
A remarkable event has occurred at
Using kioug-pu A man by the name of
King had son who made his father ana
mother lose face" because of the wild
rallish life he led. He gambled. loafed
smoked opium, etc. If he stole, his father
would be taken 10 the yamen and The
whole family would suffer for the sons
vinainy, and the vital question was How
could the family be protected? AT last they
way to protect the father ana mother was
10 take extreme measures with the son
which they did with Vengeance The
father and uncle took him out among the
graves, followed by a crowd OF curious
neighbors and friends, and putting a rome
around his neck. each relation pulled on
an end and the son was put beyond ruin
lng The family In this world.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
WOODWARD ASKED 20 RESIGN.


Continued fro m First BaBe,)
Mr.. Sanders. and IN s. interv ew can only
be sufmised Nothing IS knlwn, except
that the Mayor ffierds ASSERT hat ne
was Induced e. take q. drint OF whisky
with Mr. Sander, and uom mat Time ne
was unable TO resIs tie az 1Hte whici-
was excited. The Mayors defanse it : al
legged vii be based upon mi: fact. HI
friends declare that there W. $ a de.iher-
ate pot To- destroy him as an Official IN
order that he street railway powers mis- hi
have oDpor unity to put ocir tr-end In
hls @'1acc.
The TRIP to Lakewood when several
thousand people were our there is also
said to have been q part of this plot,
which had for its end the esignaton Of
the Mayor under his former pied &c OF his
eJecfment from office by an outraged
Council upon Impeachment proceedings
This is the story as il is bel ng generally
circulated. and as given semi official char
acter by the speech Of Counc lman Parks
to-day.
sanders Makes Denial.
Mr.. Sanders friends ana uie adherent
of the Consolidated company Indignantly
T. pudiate the story. and Alderman Turner
voiced their sentiments in the Council
meeting when he declared that If it were
true that the Mayor had been lei astray
in such a manner, then Mr.. Woodward
was not the sort Of man to fin the office
oil Mayor
Mr.. Sanders was seen by the COZ respond.
ent of the Morning News after the Coun-
ell meeting this afternoon. He declined
to go into discussion OF the matter for
publication. When as Sed wheth' or not
it was true thai he and Mr. V Woodward
had taken q drink together Mond ay night
he refused 10 deny or admit the fact, say
ing only, however, that il was absolutely
false that he was with the Mayo Tuesday
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06

New York. Aug. "a meeting of The
stewards of the Jockey Club was held to-
day John Danier was ruled off the turf
for corrupt practice in offering a bride to
a jockey. The licenses of Jockeys r. Sulli-
van and R.Williams were revoked. The sus-
pension from riding imposed upon Jockey
O'Connor by the stewards of the Brighton
Beach meeting was confirmed and extend
ed until Aug. 26. Trainers John Croker.
William Beckett. f. II. Douglas and Jockey
Frederick Burkholder were restored 10 all
privileges under the rules.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
MY, 80 1,---Hs--ess.- -. 49,. -.
status of Dispute with New York,
New Haven and Hartford.

New Haven. Conn. Aug. 5.-John D. Car
dinal, secretary of the Order of Railway
Telegraphers. said to-day:
Unless the New York. New Haven and
Hartford Railroad accedes to the demands
of the telegraphers, the operators will
strike as a body all along the consolidated
road. This has been decided upon. The
strike will extend also to the Boston and
Maine road and the Boston and Albany
The consolidated road conductors and
brakemen viii strike in sympathy with
the telegraphers."
President Powell of the National Tele-
graphers Association will be here Aug 10
when a final effort win be made to settle
the trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
TO BLOW UP A COURT HOUSE.
Some One Probably Trying to De
strOy Milwaukee Records.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 5.--Reports made
to the police to-day indicate an attempt to
blow up the Milwaukee county court house
with all the county records.
Several small fires have occurred in the
court house within the last six month. the
last one occurring last night Each time
several jets about the building have been
found open. 1t is thought some one Is IN
tercsted in the destruction Of some of The
records
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
DEATH or A CENTENARIAN.
Mrs. Kate Medaris Leaves 1870 Living
Descendants.

Brooklyn, Ind, Aug. Mrs. Kate Media
ris, l0l years Old, is dead at The home Of
her granddaughter Mrs. l.. r. Apple of
this place. Size was born in North Carolina,
June "a. 1898.
She leaves one hundred and thirty living
desceudants-two sons, thirty grandchil-
dien, oighty-two great grand children, nf-
teen -great-gTand Children and one
acknowledgment grandchild, who was
horn to Mr.. and Mrs. Orval Beler al
Frlendswcod, March 10. 1899.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
BY HER DIVORCED HUSBAND.
Woman Was shot Dead, and Murder.
cr Committed suicide.

Sycamore, Ind, Aug. 5.-Mrs. John Will
lams was shot and killed tonight by her
divorced husband The murder was com
who alarmed the neighborhood A crowd
started in pursuit OF the murderer and
he finally shot himself dying almost in
StaptlN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
YOUNG CUNNINGHAM FOUND.
went With Negro who Had n
Strange Influence Over Him.

Muncie, Ind, Aug. 5.-The chief of police
to-day received word that the missing Rob
ert Cunningham has been found at Belle
fontaine, o.
Cunningham is supposed by his parents
to have been hypnotized by a negro pat
ent medicine man, who was here during
the street carnival two months ago. The
boy is but u years Old. He started to
Sunday school the day after the carnival
closed and never has been positively iden-
tilted since. All cities in the United
States have been flooded with his descrip-
ton Two or three times he was thought
to have been in the South in the com
pany of the negro but he was always alb
sent when the father reached that point
While the negro was here he exercised q
wholly unaccountable influence over the
bow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
Convention of Postmasters.

Washington. Aug. 5.-The annual con-
Postmasters will be held in Washington
Nov. 7 to 10, instead Of the earlier date
originally fixed upon. Acting Postmaster
General Heath has issued an order grant
ing one weeks leave of absence for The
purpose Of attending the convention Of
postmastcrs at all postoff1ces of the first
class who may apply.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
ROOT TO VISIT PLATTSBURG.
story That He and Mckinley DO Not
Agree Is UnfOunded.

Z
Plattsburg N. Y. Aug. 5.-It looks now
as though Secretary of War Root would
arrive here early the coming week for an
important conference with the President
upon the policy of the administration in
regard 10 the Philippines.
The story that the President and Mr.
Root do not agree upon the policy to be
pursued at Manila is said to be without
foundation. Both are said 10 agree that
the war in the Philippines must end at the
earliest possible day.
After the conference with President Nc
Kinley, Secretary Root viii probably an
nounce the plan to be pursued in the Phil
ippines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
-N-D~
EIGHT TRANSPORTS TO SAIL.
OmciaIs Are Working Hard to start
Them for Manila.

San Francisco. Aug. 5-There are eight
transports in the harbor now and the army
transport service officials are working
harder than ever in the endeavor to get
all off as soon as possible.
The Morgan City is expected to go on
Monday with 675 recruits under command
of Maj. Willis Witch, Twenty-frst In
fantry.
The Senator, which will take 400 marines
and 800 recruits, is scheduled to go on the
18th.
The Siam and Leonlanaw will sail with
horses and mules on the same date.
The st. Paul will be ready in a week to
go to Seattle, to which point she will take
the Third Cavalry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
A shortnee in oIeveInnd.

Cleveland, O., Aug "a committee OF
the City Council. which Is investigating
the accounts of the water works depart
ment under the last administration, mas
found evidence of shortage of about 5000
Expert accountants believe the total shore-
age will amount to $4,000 or more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
ART GALLERIES DESTROYED.
Explosion of Gas Ruined Many VAL
liable Paintings.

New York, Aug 5.-By an explosion of
gas the art galleries of Durand & Ruel,
in the old Lorlllard mansion, at Thirty
sixth street and Fifth avenue, were wreck
ed tonight.
Paintings valued at many thousands of
dollars were damaged or Burned. Some
of the finest paintings in New York were
stored in the house. Some estimates of
the damage reached into hundreds of
thousands of dollars
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
TO GATHER AT ISLE OF PALMS.
GeOrgians and south CarOlinians
VIII Get Together.

Charleston, S. c., Aug. 5.-There will be
a gathering of the people of Georgia and
South Carolina at the Isle of Palms satur-
day, Aug 70. Gov. Allen d. Gambler Of
Georgia and Gov, Miles b. McSweeney OF
South Carolina will both be present, the
latter delivering the address Of welcome
and the former making the response for
the people Of his state.
An elaborate programme of entertain
meut has been prepared. including. besides
other amusement, speeches by prominent
men of both states. The Georgians are
coming under the auspices of the Tray
elers' Protective Association of that state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06

ANOTHER TOBACCO COMPANY.
This Concern VIII Have $4,OOO,OOO
Paid mp Capital.

New York, Aug 5-The Buchanan and
Lyan Tobacco Company has been organ
lied and articles of incorporation will be
filed at Albany on Monday next 1t is said
that the capital stock will be fixed at $4,-
0C0 00O, fully paid up
The new company will greatly expand
the business of the old firm of the same
name, and it is reported that a number Of
other plants will be absorbed by the com
bnation. John ID. Crimmins, Felix
Campbell and other influential men are
said TO be Interested in the plans of the
new company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
Inst OF The Dalton Ganp

Houston. Tex Aug 5.-Jim Mite. The
only survivor of the Dalton gang of out
laws. was to-day convicted at Henderson
of murder In connection with the robbery
of the Longview Bank in 1884, and was
given life sentence In the penitentinrv.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
Deputy Marshal Killed.

Lexington ky, Aug. deputy United
STATES Marshal J. a. Blair was shot and
fatally wounded today IN Morgan county.
white trying TO arrest l.. +. Lewis. an al
legged moonsh ner Bar killed Lewis al
ter receiving a desperate wound.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
CAUSED ny NAB SIGNALLING.
Collision in France Cost Lives of
Seventeen Persons

Paris. Aug. 5.-sevehteen persons were
Killed and thirty-seven injured in a col
lsion at $50 o'clock this evening on the
orleans Railway at Juyisey.
The disaster was the result of imper-
feet signalling. The collision was between
the Orleans line Paris and Nantes 94o
o'clock train and the Paris and Lyons
Mediterranean tram, which left eight min
utes late
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
RATHER IN HER HAMMOCK.
Young Woman So Agile That His
Snak eship Fails.

Milford, Pa. Aug. 3-Miss Evaline Quick
of I4ackawaxen. Pike county. had a fear
full encounter with a monster rattlesnale
at her home near the village. She was
lying in hammock on the lawn. reading
a book when a rustling among the leaves
aroused her, and she was terror-stricken
TO see crouching and ready TO spring a
huge rattlesnake
Ere she could call assistance the reptile
had bounded into the hammock and fas-
tened its fangs in the folds of her skirt
with a shrek Miss Quick sprang from the
hammock when the snake loosened its
hold. Securing a club, the young lady re
turned and killed the snake, which was
nearly five feet in length and had eleven
rallies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
wELLENBOss FOUND GUILTY.
Suspended From knights of PythIas
for Two Years.

Indianapolis Ind, Aug, 5-The supreme
tribunal Knights of Pythias, which has
been in session in this city several days,
to-day concluded the trial of the memora-
bic case of Thomas G. Sample, supreme
chancellor, against Henry WeHenboss.
The supreme tribunal found Welenboss
guilty of all the charges of violation of
obligations and the breaking of Pythiau
law, and senlenced him 10 suspens on from
al rights and privileges Of the order for
period of two years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
SEVERAL RECORDS BROKEN.
Twenty-Five Mile Bicycle Race Won
by Harry Elkes.

Philadelphia Aug. 5.-The international
25-mie meet or paced bicycle race for
81 600. between Tom Linton, the middle
distance champion of Europe; Harry
Elkes the American racer. and Burns
Pierce Canadian, at the Woodside Park
track to-day was won by Elkes in 1922 S-5.
The records for twelve, thirteen and
fourteen miles were broken Linton rode
twelve miles i'm POPS S-5 previous record
2O:Sl 2-5, and finished thirteen miles in
22:1 As: previous record 22lS. Elkes' time
for fourteen miles was 1858 SIS; previous
record 2i:00 2-5.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06
COLLISION At MANASSAS.
Engineer and Fireman of One
Freight Were Killed.

Washington, Aug. 1.-TWO freight trains
on the Southern Railroad were IN collision
nj Manassas early this morning Engineer
King and Fireman John Harris. the latter
coored, were Killed. one Of the engines
tumb,ed down an embankment, drawing
sax or seven cars with n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06

San Francisco. Aug. 5.-Corgressman w.
A. Piper died here to-day, after a llnger-
ing Illness. The deceased leaves an es-
tote valued at $2,0Q0,0OO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06

Cleveland. .. Aug. 5-At the Gentle
mans Driving Park to-day suuland Belle
establish a new record for pacing to wagon.
2.lQ dat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-06

Brussels, Aug. 6.--An explosion occurred
la a quarry at Ciney, province Of Namur
to-day, killing six men ana inJuring Ave
others.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-26
For Rent. Four room house, new
y papered and painted. Enquire Of

NFor Rent. Four room house, new
y papered and painted. Enquire Of
s. Kindlund.
It is reported that Mrs. Malcolm is
suffering with another attack OF her
old affection.
Marriage license was issued last
Thursday to James H. Skillicoln and
Jessie NJ. Gown.
VIM. Fitch, wife and son, of Mil
waukee, are visiting his brother, John
Fitch and family. ~
Mrs. jos. Nichols went to Adrian
Tuesday evening to visit with her
sister, Mrs. Newell. 49,
Mrs. Emily Trip, of Lyon county,
Iowa, is visiting her son, +. A. Trip
and family this week.
Landlord Cakes is making some
decided improvements in his hotel
Office, the Western house.
Married-Albert Iverson and Sadie
Spencer Monday evening May 22nd
Squire Hobson officiating.
Saxon & Amondson received q
Nichols & Shepard steam threshing
outfit this week for exhibition.
Moseses Baldwin returned home
Wednesday from an extended So
iourn at St. Cloud, looking we'll.
The school ground is being i'm
proved by laying some new sod taken
FROM the Presbyterian church lot.
Charles Hecox this week traded
his property here to Mrs. Brown fol
PROPERTY at Barron, Wisconsin. HI
will leave for there in a few weeks
but is not expected that the family
| will go before fall.
The rarest combination Of good
things ever put together is Rocky
Mountain Tea. 1t cures pimples, in
die estion, constipation, rheumatism
sick headache. Ask your druggist.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-26
LOCAL NEWS.

Strychnine for gophers. Humistons
Try T. G.. Newell, dentist, Worth
ington.
Mrs. G. A. Forbes returned home
Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Cree is quite sick elso Mrs.
Edwards.
Grape phosphate, SC. Humiston's
fountain.
Mrs. Chas. Glattly is on the sick
list this week.
Castoleum, children stopping cry
ing. SOC. Humiston's'
Mrs. G. H. Schechter visited St
Paul few days last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Selby
Tuesday, May 23rd, son.
Saxon & Amondson put up wind
mill this week for John Selberg.
For sale or trade for stock nearl,
new two-seated carriage, also organ
little used. 41tf MRS. Brown.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1899-05-26

Barb Wash cures bad cuts. SOC.
Humiston's.
R. s. Hurd is now building a barn
on his property on 9Th Ave.
The windmill and water ia nix has
been put up in the cemetery.
1t is r eported that Vic Anderson Of
Org has put in 27O acres of corn.
Attorney j. A. Town m ade a trip
to Pipestone the first OF the week.
Rev.'s Bull, and Putnam of Rush.
more, exchanged pulpits last Sun
day.
A G.. Kadesky of the New York
Bargain Store is in the cities this
week.
Jos. Firth was grant legal sep
aration from his wife last week, by
the court.
John Blixt of Indian Lake cap.
tured half a dozen foxes last week in
his vicinity.
C. M. Pardo, of Minneapolis, for
merly resident of this place, was in
town this week.