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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
SECURED CONTRACT LABOR.
Panama Railroad Has Put on Hands
From Inagun.

Colon, Colombia. March 12.-The steamer
Finance to-day brought Inagua Iaborers 10
Colon under a six-month's contract with
the Panama Railroad Company at wages
below those paid the present hands, among
whom there is much discomfort over the
arrangement.
The company has chartered the British
steamer Bramble, Capt. Postlewaite. from
Norfolk, Va, Feb. %, for Colon and New
York. to assist in removing the freight
that has accumulated during the recent
strike.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
THE QUEEN HAS REACHED NICE.

VIII Send "A Donation to the suffer-
ers at TOuIon.
Nice March 12.-Queen Victoria arrived
by a special train from Boulogne Sur
Mer this afternoon,
When passing through Toulon her maJ-
esty summoned the sub-prefect and ex-
pressed to him her sympathy with the
families Of the victims OF the explosion
of the naval powder magazine at LaGou-
bran early last Sunday morning, promls-
ing to send a donation 10 the relief fund.
All the customary honors were paid her
majesty on her arrival The streets were
througed with people cheering heartily;
and the municipal authorities presented a
magnificent boquet, IN the form of a gon-
dola mounted upon a tripod and surmount-
ed with two vases and other emblematic
devices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
Pope,a Recovery ceIebrnted.

Rome, March 12.-The solemn TIE Deum
was celebrated at st. Peters Cathedral to-
day to commemorate the Pope's recovery
and his coronation In the Sistine Chapel Srs
March 9, 1878. Cardinal Rampolla, papal
secretary of state. officated In the pres
ence of an immense congregation. This
evening the Piazza di San Pietre Is illum-
mated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
WIN Take Stronger measures.

London, March 1S.-The Pekln corre-
spondent of the Times says, regarding the
demand of the Italian government for a
concession az San Nun bay, that stronger
measures than the ultlmatum of Sienor
Martino, the italian minister at Pekin. win
be necessary to induce compliance, as the
Tsung Ii Yamen 0oreign ofice) is ''en-
tirely ignorant Of Italys standing among
Hhe nations"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
REBELS IN FULL RETREAT.
wheRtOn's Brigade Is Advancing
with Little Difficulty.

Manila, March 10, 1850 a. m.-Gen.
Wheatons newly formed divisional brig
ade advanced at o'clock this morning
from San Pedro Macati for the purpose of
corralling the enemy.
1t is now moving on Pasig, meeting with
slight resistance. as the rebels are in full
retreat.
A gunboat Is clearing the jungle along
the river banks, which have been carried
as far as Guadalupe.
The purpose Of the move is to clear the
country 20 Lagunade bay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
ALLEGED ANARCHIST OUTRAGE.
suppositiOn Regarding the Recent
TouIOn Explosion.

Paris March 13-The Ecair confirms
the report that the government inquiry
regarding the explosion Of the naval pow
der magazine at LaGourban has shown
that II was not of accidental origin, aud
much credence is now given to the rumor
that II was an anarchist outrage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
RIVERA LEAVES PORTO RICO.
Has Started From Ponce ON His Mis-
sion 10 Washington.

Has Started From Ponce ON HIS MIS-
sion 10 Washington.
Ponce, Porto Rico, March 12.-Senor Md
noz Rivera, former secretary of state in
the insular cabinet, left for Havana yes
terday by the steamer San Ignacio, en-
route for the United States.
Before his departure ne had confer
ence with the colonial commission, now
inquiring into questions relating to the
civil government of Porto Rico, to which
much importance is attached. The COM
missioners declined to make public at pres
ent the nature of the conference.
Before leaving Havana for the United
States Senor Munoz Rivera Will confer
with Gen. Maxine Gomez. He was the
recipient Of more than a hundred tele-
grams and letters wishing him success
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
Death and disaster in a Fire.

Chenoa, H., March l2.-Fire here to-
day resulted in the death OF one man, the
fatal injury of two others. and the loss
Of seven fine brick business buildings with
their contents. The dead man Is an un-
known printer. Those fatally injured are
w NJ. Adams and S. Kenuagy. The value
Of the property destroyed will exceed
$1,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
THE oswEsTRY IS ASHORE.
Much Difficulty in Saving the Lives
of the Crew.

Crookhaven, Ireland, March 12-The
British steamer Oswestry, Capt Wilson,
from Norfolk, Va, Feb. %, via Newport
News, for Manchester, stranded In the
fog at 10 o'clock this morning in Dun
Tough bay.
Part of her crew soon reached the shore
but others were missing for several hours
and there was the greatest anxiety as
to their fate. Eventually the missing men
reached Crookhaven, many having had mi
raculous escapes.
The local people displayed great brav-
cry in saving life. The Oswestrys cargo
is washing ashore, and the vessel is a
total wreck. If the weather freshens she
will probably soon break UP.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
queen Marie ConvaIescent.

Brussels, March 12.-The following bull
letin was issued this evening regarding
the condition of Queen Marie Henriette:
1.-THE Queen is progressing in her con-
valeseence. She has refreshing Sleep and
is reeaining her strength"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13

Berlin, March l2.-The body of the late
Princess Bismarck viii be transferred to-
morrow from Varzin 10 Friedrichsruhe
where, on April ]. II will be buried with
the body Of the Prince In the Bismarck
mausoleum.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
A SIGN OF RECONCILIATION.
Graphic So Views Emperor's Coming
Yachting Trip.

London March 13.-Emperor William, 1t
is announced this morning will arrive at
Cowes on July 20 for yachting weed The
Daily Graphic. in commenting upon the
announcement. says:
Coming Immediately after the Emper-
or's reception of Cecil Rhodes, 1t marks
the complete reconciliation of Great Brit
ain and Germany"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
CARRIED A VALUABLE CARGO.

The Castilian Sailed From Portland
ON Saturday.
Portland, Me, March 12-The Castil-
Ian sailed from this port at 1 O'clock p. m.
Saturday. The ship itself is valued at
about 100000, and her cargo at $45O,OOO.
This is the most valuable cargo the Allans
have ever shipped from Portland The
principal items We're grain and provisions
Among the twenty-four passengers were
Capt. L. c. Arbuthnot and Lord
Archibald Douglas, London, England
There were sixteen second cabin and about
twenty-five steerage passengers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
AMERICAN COAL FOR EUROPE.
Proposition Made 10 English Steam
ship Owners.

Hartlepool, England, March ia large
steamship owner has received overtures
from American agents to carry American
coal to Europe at from II shllIings to p
shilllngs freight per ton, North of England
coal merchants are alarmed at the steady
growth OF the American coal trade in Eu-
ropean ports that formerly took English
coal
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solve the problem of restoring the island to
its normal condition"
AT O'Clock this afternoon the temper
ature in Havana was 70 degrees Fahren-
heit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-13
TWO MEN ARE MISSING.
Fearful Blizzard Sweeping over
south Dakota.

Rapid city, s. D.. March IA blizzard
that swept over the country east of this
city yesterday was the worst ever expert
enced here Two men are mlssing-the
son Of Shelby Reed, a wealthy sheep own
er, and Mail Carrier Pearson 1t is fear
ed others were caught in the storm and
have perished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
TOD SLOAN BACK FOR A WHILE.
WILL. RETURN To ENGLAND SOON AND MAY
STAY THERE PERMANENTLY.

Tod Sloan the erstwhie great American Jockey
who now says that he may possibly leave this
country In the lurch forever. was among yester-
DAYS passengers from Liverpool on the Campania.
Tod was ndesccndingly and kindly communlca-
tive.
L like English racing methods more than do
ours" he said.
Tod is an American. be II remembered.
Il have about decided to settle permanently
there On England. Tod meant) ! am going to
ride for William {. Whitney on second call next
year Lord William BeresfOrd having first call on
my services. i am going up to Saratoga 10 see
sydney PagCt manager Of Mr.. Whitneys stable.
TO conclude the arrangements. ! shall start back
10 England IN ten days
Tod I'D not want to talk about his recent recent susr
pension I'm IsnCiand for disobcdience or orders or
regarding the waiter and the bottle incident. \
mention Of the Prince Of Wales elected from Iod
an emphatic remark: THE Prince Of Wales is a
gentleman ,-. 49,, -,
And then Tod added, I'm going 10 hurry up ana
get back TO England ,,-.o NJ,
Am going to become british suolectLi, Wen:
| hardly know" said Tod. you see, us TINS way:
Everything over there Is moro pleasant ior me.
They know me. and-oh. you think I'm getting a
BIT English. Well. hardly, but like their ways
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
roCKr,y CHR STEWARDS MEET.

The stewards Of the Jockey club met AT Brighton
Yesterday James r. kccne. James Galway, T. X
Hitchcock and Andrew Miller were present. John
Davies was ruled of the turf for alleged corrupt
nractIco In Offering a bride TO a Jockey. The
licenses Of Jockeys X. Sullivan and II. Williams
were revoked. The suspension from riding I'M
posed upon Jockey O'Connor by the stewards or
the Brighton meeting was confirmed and extended
until August g. Trainers John Croker William
Beckett and f. II. Douglas and Jockey Frederick
Burkhodcr were restored 20 all privileges under
tho rules The application OF Trainers Richard u;
Baker Walter S. House. George w. Perry ana
John McAulcy for reinstatement were laid over
FOR further Consideration. The following were
licensed 10 ride Jockeys Thomas Burns James
booth J. DAILY J. Gardiner. l. Jones. George Hall
Orrn II Kennedy Charles T. Kuhn and Charles
Low Licenses for trainers were granted as FOL
lows: A Baker. John Adkens. G. W. Bclknap IS
Cameron Charles Hart VI. j. DAILY, a. {. Frank
lin ir T. g. Ferguson. Joseph Hatton. Charles H.
Hughes. q. W lnnis. +. J. Klttner. J. II Nc
Alloy. Thomas G. McDougalL William Mcdaniel
Charles 4 Ramos Robert s Thompson. George
Walker. i Il. Williams and Charles Mack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
CHESS EXPERTS HOME FROM ABROAD.
PuLsBURY AND sHowALTER AMONG THE PAS
sENGERs on THE ST. LOUIS

PIIsBURY AND sHOwALTER AMONG THE PAS
sENGERs on THE ST. LOUIS.
II n Pillsbury and J. w Showalter. the Amer
lean chess players who were both prize winners IN
the recent international tournament at London, ar
rived here yesterday on the steamship 81 LOUIS OK
the American Line. They expressed themselves as
well satisfied with the results Of their trip out
both thought they could 90 better II they had an
other chance against the same opponents.
Showater said that II all went well he would
play Janowsk. the French champion. another SET
match in the fall. the latter having signihed 10 MIN
his willingness 10 over for that purpose Wheh-
ever the Kentuckian ready. This Showalter
said, would be about November, and incidentally
he expressed confidence in his own ability 10 repeat
the defeats OF last spring. which have made jan
owski anxious to meet him again; ShoMnanga
also confirmed the report OF Janowskts cnaIenss
for the worlds chess championship. but ADDED 'ha'
Las<er would not play until the spring oil wv. ia.
Pilsbury has made no plans for the lmmeuldLo
future. He will remain in New-lork for the pres
ent Showalter leaves here for the West carry
next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
POOR SPORT AT SARATOGA
MASSACHUSETTS, EASY VICTORY IN THE GRAND
UNION sTAKEs-DON DE ORC DIsAP-
RACLEpG
POINTS HIS HACKERS


Saratoga. y Y, Aug. THE largest crowd Of the
season attended the races to-day. Many well
known faces that have been missing up this time
made their aDpcarancc. Don de orc never made
n showing May Hampstead cut loose In the first
quarter. and OLcary seemed TO think 1t a forcgone
conclusion he contened himself without making
n visible effort In the first part OF the The
Grand Union Stakes fzzle. far as sport
was concerned. Mosmcrist. with Taral up.
hot favorite Wnrng being second choice. II proved
to be simply an exercise gaop, as Mcsmerlst won
hands down by couple OF lengths Kings Courier
as easily beating Sam Phillips for second place.
Sanders another easy winner. Glorlan tried 10
open an argument with him In the stretch. but he
would have Of him. and placed good bit OF
daylight between them. The jumping
a circus Peron started favorite. but fell at the
second jump His Jockey. Hector, pluckily remount-
ed but could not make him take his work After
another tumble. horse ard rider went lame. Mar
Gus and Kinvara refused the jump Horseplay fell
and injured his Jockey. Brown. Only three fin
ishod and they tired. pullman who had the
mount Fraudoo in the stake race, was set down
for three days for fouling Spencer on Teddy. The
entry of Rhododendron Will not be accepted by this
association in the future; and that Of Caoutchouc
barrier. she delayed the start Summaries
First race (sIx furlong)-Ben Hadad, Il3 (Clawsonl.
10 4. FIRST Nichols. 10 OI|nry). IL 10 l. second:
second race Cone and one sixteenth nle.5EMay Hemp
stead llG ruTner) to .. INST Don de orc 1871
GI@arS II to 70 second Tolueo III 'sDeneer) to l.
Third race CGrand Union Stakes five and half fur
Courier i22 Cfennersyj l. second Sam Philips i22
Fg"1h rs Race to ii. '9d 40 coo to
10 r' G ;.o1 ?a 1n mira t. sfsGnd cnOu
Fifth race thnndicap. seeplechase. short course)-Mr
Dunlap. $50 Csouthwood ~ to FIRST hed Tackle. 1885
/ third. T1me-3l5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
First Second
LIVINGSTON WINS AT FOX HILLS

The first of the series OF five handlcaps for the
Elmendorf cups came 10 end at the Fox Hill
links on Staten Island yesterday. Louis Livingston
Jr.. the prize. These handicaps are similar in
character to those which E. J. KcharCs ir the
president OF the Staten Island Cricket Club. intro
duced last month. the only modification being that
instead Of six scores Of nine holes each four scores
qualify for the prizes. Each competitor is allowed
TO submit many cards as he wishes in the week
tthe aggregate of the best four being counted as
ms score j. b. Elmendorf has offered five cups for
the month OF August. and the tournaments are so
popuar that In all probability they will be conn-
Wprp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
BOHING.
PALMER, THE ENGLISH BAN

'pEDGAR" PALMER, THE ENGLISH BANTAM
WEIGHT PUGGIIST HERE
"Pedlar" Palmer. the English bantam weight
pugilist was among the arrivals on the Campanio
Yesterday. He met at the wharf by a large
number OF sporting men, among them being Billy,
Gray matchmaker of the Westchester AthletIc
Club where he is to box Terry" McGovern on
September /. The first man Palmer was introduced
TO was his opponent. Terry" McGovern The
sporting men arrived in open carriages, and a band
OF music played American and English airs
Palmer and his manager. Bettinson. and Nc
Govern and his manager, Sam Harris
driven 10 the Vanderbilt Hotel. on the way
through Park Row Palmer threw pennies the
newsboys. a dinner given for Palmer and his
manager last evening at the Vanderbilt Hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
CADETS TO PLAY FOOTBALL.

Washington, Aug tSpcciaD.-The West Point
and Annapolis cadets are to have football match
this year under restrictions set forth In the follow
ing official circular just sent out under date of
July "a TO naval officers
Tho Executive Committee OF the Navy Auxiliary
Athletic Association announces to the officers of
the Navy that a game of football between the
cadets OF the Naval and Military academies has
been arranged.
the game will be played Franklin Field In
Philadelphia. at p m on December 2. 1899 Adj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
QUEEN ANNE'S MEDICINE BOTTLES.

From The London Spectator.
A pathetic interest attaches Itself TO the figure
Of the little Duke Of Gloucester, the last survivor
OF poor Anne's children The present writer re-
members visiting charming old house at
Wandsworth, inhabited at time by Anne
and her family From walled up cupboard In
the house some one had routed out a most for
midable array Of old medicine bottles the con-
tents of which were all said to have been swal-
lowed by the above mentioned unfortunate chill.
dren. No wonder they none of them survived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
No ata receints will he permtted The invitations

No gate receipts will be permitted. The invitations
will be issued to officers of the Navy and their
friends upon application TO the committee OF the
Navy Auxiliary Athletic Association, AS soon as as
all arrangements have been completed notice as 10
the steps necessary to obtain invitations VIII be
given. The expenses OF this game for coaches ana
other preparations Will be unusually large - All oin-
GERS desiring TO share In these expenses VIII please
send their contributions to the treasurer OF the
Navy Auxiliary Athletic Association
BY direction of the Executive COMMITTEE
80 II. OSTERHAUS,
Lieutenant Commander. Y. s. ~, Treasurer Navy
Auxiliary Athletic Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
NORWOOD PARK. LAWRENCE HA
CHAMPIONSHIP AT ENGLEwooD.

The rain did not deter the members OF tho Engle-
wood Golf club from holding the preliminary
round OF IT, championship contests yesterday, al
though II naturally had some effect on the size of
the field. Fifteen completed the fun course all Of
whom qualified for the match play. II more had
finished II intended that the first sixteen
should be- eligible for the championship cup and
the second eight for the consolation cup but as the
two divisions did not MI all the competitors were
declared eligible for the former trophy and they
will meet on October T. IA. % and November a.
when the final winner will receive the prize The
scores yesterday were:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
Gross. Iiandlcan
MR. AND MRS. sHATTUCK WIN CAPE MAY
FOVRSOME

Cape May, n. j., Aug 5.-In the final contest to.
day in the mixed foursome eighteen hole handlcap
tournament Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Shattuck OF
Philadelphia. defeated Eagleston Robb OF Phila.
delpha, and Mrs. Paine of Baltimore. handicap
y. 3 up and to II, up and 2 10 go. The contest
started with sixteen pairs. For the consolation
Thomas Z Kearney, Of New-York and Miss Can.
ming OF Philadelphia defeated Mr. and Mrs G
FAINT. of Philadelphia, handicap 9, 2 up In the
regular weekly eighteen hole medal 6. up. In the
ment this afternoon some OF the scores made in
Glass were:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
THE RACETRACK
BR1GHToNs CLOSING DAY FOR THE YEAR
A RAGING TEMPEST CAUSED MICH ALARM IN
THE GRANDsTAND.

THE GRANDsTAND.
Turf contests are over at Brighton until 1907 and
the track Is now haunted by tho ghosts of lost
races Seven iousts were settled in yesterdays
tourney-one more than usual Four OF the TITS
were decided with average calm and quiet. Then
the wind and the rain, the lightning and the thun-
der fell upon the place with a fury not often
eoualed on Long Island 1t one OF the widest
tempests known for many a year In august on
the coast Of Kings County. Gales seemed TO come
from almost every point Of the compass at once
with velocity that threatened tornado from THIS
quarter and that and. indeed, from the original
cave OF the winds Torrents were hurting and
yhizzing 1t was an appalling frenzy or the ele-
mcnts and shrieks and screams were heard on ali
sides while the commOtion reached It's most tu-
multuous extreme. But the Brighton grands'ahd
is strongly built. and nothing was shakeh apart.
Thousands OF men women and children were
soaked and drenched. but no one was so hurt us
TO need the aid Of surgeons.
ST Clair has improved greatly In recent weeks
Maher rode him in the first race 81. GAR WAS
the favorte. and easy winner.
Stuart with Maher up the strongest OF "a
vorites IN the second race. Mt long odds on Out lie
came in last. stuarts performance was inc "orSt
imaginable and gave food for thought Stuart Is
stake two-ycar-old. and his collapse was amazing
When the last trump sounds Maher may consent
10 tell why Stuart moved like n mudscow win n
shattered keel. VIII he tel before then?
Silver Garter alarmngly messed about by that
tiny idiot Slack. much faster toan the
others in the third race that he got FIRST honors IN
spite Of Slack
The Beard Stable has bought Sir Hubert and
both Sir Hubert and Brahmin carried the Beard
colors in tho Sea Gate Stakes But Etheloert made
the Beard pair look like victims OF paraplefia
Here are the summaries:
FIRST RACE Handicap: $3.50 added one mile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
EIGHT YALEHARVARD MEN HOME.
DELIGHTED WITH THEIR ENTERTAINMENT
IN ENGLAND-THE OTHER ATH-
LETES "DOING" EIROPE

OF the twenty-five Yale and Harvard athletes
who went to England July to compete with
the OxfordCambrdge team eight returned on the
steamship St Louis yesterday. The rest scat
tered Europe. enjoying themselves.
Those who returned G. H. DAILY, the Harvard
hafback; ". VI. Fncke, the hurdler who, how
ever, did not compete; II. p Smith, half milo
runner; +. A. Blount, 100 yard dash sprnter j. p.
Adams, half mile runner; James G.. Lathrop. tho
Harvard coach; George b. Morrison. the Harvard
graduate committeeman and II. S. Brooks, jr the
Yale graduate committeeman. The men expressed
regret at having been beaten by the Englishmen,
but they were emphatic in their praise Of the
sportsmanlike treatment they had met.
After the games had dinner" said Mr..
Morrison. I'VE had eight days Of sightseeing with
the oxford and Cambridge men and all kinds Of
excursions and visits TO country houses"
Mr. Brooks said that when Burke his half
mile and lost ne was in no condition take the
field at all and the loss of this a terrible
disappointment TO the American team having the
effect OF dispriting IL in subsequent events.
The Englishmen expressed the hope that they
would be able to come To America before long and
engage in another contest. Most Of the athletes
were at the dock by friends and hurried away
MIR Morrison said that the Americans four
out OF the nine contests at the queens Cluo
jump The tea was Overwhelmed wan Invitations
from various parts Of England, and received May
letters congra;ulating II on having Eo. me w
yard dash. lN yard hurdle race, tie high jump ana
THE English athletes were heavier men than
ours" said Trainer Lathrop. They relied on their
muscle and staying power, while our men depended
upon their training and nerve. The Engllshmen
don't worry much as our men. either. Why
petItors sitting in the grandstand wearing high
hats while they were waiting for their turns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-06
AN INTERSTATE CHESS PRIZE.

President A. Martinez of the Manhattan |hess
Club has offered special pri1e for the best game
nIoved In the interstate match between New-iork,
Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. to be held AZ
Saratoga Springs this month. The prize WI 'o"-
stat OF a silver smoking set OF the value or y"