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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-31
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A BATTLE WITH CANNIBALs.
Mohun's Small Forces Killed 400 and
wounded 600 of Them.

Mohun's Small Forces Killed 400 and
wounded 600 of Them.
London. Oct. 3O.-Iail advices from the
Congo announce that Capt. Mohun, form
erly United States consul at Zanzibar,
who Is commanding the Belgian Tanga-
nyika-Congo telegraph expedition, has
reached the Congo Free State and wos en-
gagged. at the end of July, In fierce battle
at sangun where the force consisted of
ten Europeans. with Capt. Hohun com
manding.
Shortly after the attack commenced,
Baron Dhamis, the Belgian commander,
dispatched three companies of soldiers to
assist Mohun, and the enemy, consist
ing of cannibals. who horribly torture
their wounded, were finally routed. Capt.
Mohun did great execution with a Win
chester repeater.
1t is estimated that the enemy numbered
1900 men, and lost 800 killed ard 600 wound
ed The Belgian force lost nine men killed
and forty-seven wounded. The enemy fed
to Tanganyika.
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ADMIRAL SCHLEY's COMMAND.
He viii BE at Liberty to Go to Any
Point in His station.

He viii BE at Liberty to Go to Any
Point in His Station.
Washington, Oct S0.-Secretary Long to-
day said that he did not contemplate max
ing any change in Admiral Schley's orders.
So far they are nothing more than a direc-
ton to take command of the South Atlantic
station. The date win be definitely fixed
when it is known exactly how soon the
Chicago will be ready for sea.
Nothing has been decided by the depart
ment as to the dispatch of one or more
warships to South Africa. Secretary
Long pointed out that that section OF the
world is within the geographical bounds of
the South Atlantic stations. Therefore,
Admiral Schley will be at perfect liberty
to go there or anywhere else on his sta
ton after he takes command. No order
from the department will be necessary in
such case.
Respecting the mooted increase of the
strength of the South Atlantic squadron
the secretary said that he would not hesi-
tate to Increase the number of ships on
the station If there were necessity for 1t.
So far, the necessity has not appeared and
therefore il was not contemplated to have
more than the three vessels, the Chicago,
Montgomery and Wilmington on the sta
tfoD
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had a much greater influence than his
predecessors in the vice presidential chair.
One old senator sald tonight that during
his long congressional career no other per-
son, who had filled that position. had
been so constant in attendance on the
Senate's sessions as MIR. Hobart As
consequence he became very efficient
presiding officer. He was freely consult
ed and his advice asked on party affairs.
''He was" said the senator, open, hon
est and square in all his rulings, and en-
deavored to treat everybody justly"
Senator William p. Frye OF Maine Is
now president pro TEN. of the Senate,
and as such presldes during the absence
of the Vice President, IN the event of
the death of Mr. Hobart Senator Frye, as,
president pro TEN. Will call the Senate 10
order when it meets Ia December next.
The relation between the families Of the
President and Vice President were of an
unusually cordial character The MEM
bers of the two households saw more or
each other Informally than has been the
case for long time previous to the pres
ent lminiStFatlon. The Vice Presidents
residence is just a stones throw from the
White House and lt was no uncommon
sight TO see the President walk to the Ho-
bart house and the Vice President and
Mrs. Hobart and their young son return
the call in the same informal manner.
Frequently in the evening the Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs Hobart would 60 over TO the
White House and spend an hour OF more
in conversation before the President went
up stairs to his office. During Mr. Ho-
barts Illness here the President was
frequent visitor 20 the house inquiring af-
ter the health of the distinguished patient
and If the latter's health permitted would
go out driving with him. The night the
Vice President and his family left their
home here for the seaside, the President
came to the house and remained until the
carriage containing the party had left for
the railroad station
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WORK OF Jan ARMORED TRAIN.
Gen. white Reports That He Has
SiIenced the DOer Guns.

Gen. white Reports That He Has
SIIenced the BOer Guns.
London, Oct. sO-A war office dispatch
from Cape Town. dated oct. 26 says:
IAN armored train under Llewellyn, got
within 1890 yards OF the Boer lager, three
miles south OF Crocodile Poort The
Beers had driven in their horses on the
approach of the train. Three Maxim belts
were discharged into the Beers, who must
have had considerable loss. They return
ed ten shots with no effect. Col. Plum
ers outpost has had several slirmishes on
the Crocodile river"
From later advices it was learned thar
the Llewellyn train returned TO Mochudi
100 miles north Of Mafekng LlewelIyn
reports all quiet.
Gen. Whites dispatch, which was dated
4:3O p. m. to-day, says
Il employed all The troops here, except
the obligatory garrison, before the works
I sent mountain battery, the Royal Irish
Fusileers and the Gloucesters to take up
a position on the hills to clear my left
flank The force moved at Il o'clock
yesterday evening" and during some night
firing the battery mules stampeded with
some of the guns which, however, hope
TO recover. These two battalons have not
yet returned, but are expected this even
ing.
Il detailed two brigade divisions Of field
artillery and five battalons of infantry,
aided by cavalry, under Gen. French, 10
attack a position upon which the enemy
yesterday mounted guns. We found this
position evacuated, but our force was at
tackled with considerable vgor by what
believe were Gen. Joubert's troops They
had many guns and showed in great num-
bers. our troops were all in action and
we pushed the enemy back several miles,
but did not succeed in reaching his lager.
Our losses are estimated at between eighty
and 100, but those of our enemy must
have been much greater the fire OF our
guns appearing very effective.
After being in action several hours
Withdrew the troops and they returned un-
molested to their cantonments The enemy
are in great numbers and their gun range
further than our field guns.
Il now have some naval guns which
have temporarily sllenced, end l hope will
permanently dominate the enemy's best
guns. with which he has been lombard
ing the town at a range OF over 5000
yards"
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HOBARTS MkLADY is FATAL.
BUT THE VICE PRESIDENT MAY
LIVE SOME DAYS.

Suffered a Relapse of Heart TrOuble.
Has Deen III Ever since the Close
of the Last COnEress-EFIs Business
Partner believes His MaIRdy IL
Necessarily Fatal, Though Not I'm
medIateIy so-Was Resting Quiet
ly Last Night. 4.
New York, Oct. 3O.-Vice President Ho-
bert. who has been III for weeks at his
hcme in Paterson, N. J., suffered a re-
lapse this morning. He had "a succession
OF choking spells, resulting from an I'M
perfect action Of the heart, an old afflic-
ton. complicated with Inflammation Of the
stomach.
Mr. Hobart has not been able to attend
TO his private affairs for the past two or
three days, and an intimate friend has
been given power of attorney to sign
checks and attend to other matters of that
Character
One of the physicians in attendance. at
O'clock tonight said that while the DON
dltion Of Mr.. Hobart was serious he was
better than at any time within the past
twenty-four hours.
At 1880 o'clock news came from the sick
room of Vice President Hobart that he
was conscious and able to recognize those
about the bedside. It was stated that no
early change for the worse need be ex-
pected.
New York, Oct 31.--At midnight every
thing was quiet at the residence of Vice
President Hobart. Tie lights were all out
ana everything appears 10 indicate that
the Vice President was sin resting quiet
ly,
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ROBERT y. PORTER RETURNS.
Hos Been Abroad Gathering VaIun-
BILE stntistlcs.


BILE statistics.
New York, oct. 3O--After an absence Of
eight months spent in investigation Of in
dustrlal conditions in Great Britain and
Continental Europe. Robert p. Porter ar
rived home on the steamer St. Louis. He
said to a reporter;
"I did not go abroad in an official ca
pacity, but az an Individual 20 gather for
the Industrial manufacturing and agrl-
cultural classes Information that will aid
in increasing the commerce Of the United
States with foreign countries. 1 visited
Great Britain, Ireland. and every country
on the continent with the exception Of
Spain and Portugal. 1t Is my purpose to
sumneTize the results OF my Investigations
and to send copies to every manufacturing
association IN this country. / have also
gathered material for an economic work on
Russia.
I'm Germany the agriculturlsts are jeal-
Gus Of Americans because OF our large ex-
ports OF grain ana other food products.
while the manufacturers are showing some
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Paterson n. J., oct. 3o.-Vice President
Hobart has been i'll ever since the close
of the last Congress. DR.. w +. Newton
says that between II o'clock last night and
o'clock this morning Mr. Hobarts con-
dition was more critical than 1t had been
at any time during the eight months he
has been i'll. After the passing of the
critical period at O'Clock this morning he
rested easily until daylight when he be-
gan to regain strength, ard during the day
he was in good spirits and improved some
what He was able to sit up in bed and
talk with Mrs. Hobart and their son,
Garrett, Jr
DR.. Newton refused to make any definite
statement as to the cause of Mr. Hobart's 3
illness. He said, however, that the re-
port that Mr., Hobarts mind was in any
way affected by the Illness was untrue.
No one Is admitted to the Hobart house.
All callers, even the neighbors, are re-
ferred to Dr. Newton and only Mrs. Ho-
bart and her son are allowed to see the
sick man.
Hobart Tuttle, the Vice Presidents sec-
retary, stated that Mr.. Hobarts condI-
ton was not critical this evening al
though he admitted the case had taken a
serious turn last night.
Mr.. Tuttle was kept busy replying to
telegrams of inquiry during the day
Among those who wired to know Mr. Ho-
bart's condition were Secretary to the
President Porter and Senators Kean and
Sewell.
Has Not Long to Live.
A. A. Wilson, Mr.. Hobarrs life long
friend and law partner said he did not
think Mr.. Hobart would die tonight. but
he did not think the Vice President had
long to live. lie refused to enter into
details regarding the malady from which
the patient suffered but his idea was
that it was necessarily fatal, although not
Immediately So
DIR. Newton called at the Hobart resi-
dence at o'clock tonight and remained
but a short time. Just before he left Mr
Hobart fell asleep and it was not necessa-
~ to administer drugs and DR.. Newton
said the sleep was natural and refreshing
Mr.. Hobart has not been out of his house
In two weeks, and in consequence Of his
illness Is said to be very feeble.
At 1890 o'clock tonight word came from
the sick room that Mr.. Hobart was con-
scous and had recognized those around
him. A few minutes later he was asleep
and resting quietly Dr. Newton who
visited him al Il D. m, said that his condi-
ton was apparently improved. Only tho
immediate members of the family and the
nurse were at the Hobart house at the
time. Or. Newton says that he has no
fear of the death Of the distinguished suf-
ferer tonight.
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DIFFICULT MARCH BEGUN.
Through n Section which Insurgents
Have ImpOverfshed.

Manila, Oct. SO.--Gen. Young, with the
Infantry Is advancing upon Cabanatuan
under difficulties. The country Is fur
rowed with rivers and deep ravlnes, the
bridges over which have been destroyed
the mud Is deep, rations are short and
the transportation Of supplies has been
relayed by low water and the poor con-
dition Of the roads There are sufficient
stores. however, to keep the brigade.
The insurgents for a long time have
lived off the country, impoverishing It,
The American horses are not yet accus-
toned 10 the native grass, and long bull
lock train has left San Fernando carry
lug hay for the cavalry.
The Spaniards report that there are no
insurgents at Cabanatuan.
The gunboat Laguna de Bay dispersed
a force of rebels who were engaged In
constructing trenches beyond Santa Rosa.
The boat was fired upon by a party Of in
gurgents bearing white flag. She is uow
aground.
Numbers of Chinese are coming to An
geles from Tarlac, paying the insurgents
for the privilege.
II ls reported that Aguinaldo and the
Filipino Congress are still at Tarlac.
There are about so Insurgents before
Angeles. Tney have been quiet for the
past week.
Two thousand rebels are at Bamban,
five miles 10 the north. Gen. Bate has
been recalled from san Fernando and or
dered TO sail for the Southern islands as
soon rs possible
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AUGUsTA's HIGF SCHOOL CASE.
Argument Heard by the United
state Supreme Court.

Argument Heard by the United
state Supreme Court.
Washington, Oct SO-The United States
Supreme Court to-day heard argument in
a case involving the right OF the Board
of Education of Richmond county, Geor-
gia, to establish a high school for whites
in Augusta, without also establishing a
high school, for negro children.
The case was based upon the petition
of a number of negroes of the county,
who asked that an order be issued either
compelling the board TO give their chill
dren the advantages of a pubic high
school or to compel the board to refrain
from carrying on white high schools, for
the support of which the petitioners are
taxed. The case involves the construc-
ton of the federal constitution, and has
attracted considerable attention.
Former United states Senator Edmunds
appeared for the negroes, and Messrs. j.
Ganahl and F. II. Miller for the Board OF
Education.
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MCSKRATS ATTACKED a MAN.
Killed His Dog and Then Tried to Do
the Same to Him.

the Same to Him.
Chicago, Oct. 30.-Bleeding from score
of wounds. ]. J. Geraghty, police oper-
ator in South Chicago. to-day reached his
home and told a strange story of an at
tack on himself and dog by a horde of
muskrats in the swamp along the Calu-
met river.
Geraghty entered the swamp this morn
ing early to hunt for reed birds. His dog,
a magnificent Gordon setter, accompanied
him. Shortly after noon he started home
ward. Suddenly the furious barking of
the dog startled him and he ran forward
to find the animal literally covered with
muskrats who were fighting desperately,
biting and squeafing ike mad. They nipp-
cd at the dogs eyes and caught his tongue
in their sharp teeth. He seemed almost
helpless, and Geraghty fired his shotgun at
the little army of rodcnts which came
scamper.ng to the scene, hoping to scare
the ones which were fast killing his dog
He moved down a dozen rats without APP
preci5bly decreasing Their number. The
dog al last suc-umbed ard the re-enforce-
mentS numbering a hundred, Geraghty
says, turned their attention to him.
They climbed through my clothes in
no time and bit me savagcly," said the op-
orator in telling the story. And the only
thing that saved my life was the arrival
Of a couple of other hunters who ran IN
with clubs and beat the little fellows
off,
Geraghtys story Is corroborated by the
hunters who rescued him. Muskrats in
portions OF the swamp are known TO be nu-
merous and occasionally belligerent, but
this is said to be the first instance where
they have attacked a man in any force.
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NEWS SHOCKED WASHINGTON.
vice President Highly Esteemed in
All Circles There.


Washington, Oct. S0.-The news that Vice
President Hobart had suffered a severe re-
lapse and might not be able 90 survive the
latest attack shocked Washington where
he is decidedly popular aud highly respect
cd It had been known for some time
that a sudden attack might completely
PROSTATE him az any moment and II was
realized that his days Of activity we're
over but nevertheless his friends here
were not prepared for to-day's advices.
The Vice Presidents case was alarrnine,
a large part Of last winter, and al Thorn,
asville. Ga, his condition became so grave
during a visit with the President to the
home Of Senator Hanna that II could no
longer be concealed from Mrs. Hobart
though kept from the sick man himself
Vice President Hobart returned north ear
ler than expected because the Southern
climate did not give him the desired re.
lief, but failed 10 improve much and has
been almost an invalid ever since
His loss, should his present attack result
fatally viii be regretted sincerely by his
colleagues In the Senate, with whom ne
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THE PRESIDENTIAL TRIP.

Would he Abandoned should the
Vice President Die.
Washington, Oct 3O.--The President and
most OF the members OF his cabinet will
Icave tomorrow morning at o'clock over
the Richmond Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad for Richmond, Va, TO par
ticipate in the exercises incident to the
launching of the torpedo boat 81 ubrick.
A stop of ten minutes will be made at
Fredericksburg on the way down. The
party will return 10 the city at 1875 O'Clock
tomorrow night
The Illness Of Vice President Hobart viii
not interfere with the prog but
should an announcement of his death be
received before the time for departure, the
trip will be abandoned.
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SPEED OF THE DAHLGREN.
Fell Half n Knot short of what Con-
tract Called for.

Washington. Oct. SO.-The navy depart
ment has received the following tele-
graphic preliminary report from Capt
Emory. member of the naval trial board
upon the speed trials Of the torpedo boat
Dahlgren:
Bath, Me.-Dahlgren speed trial com
pleted. For sixty-six consecutive minutes
developed speed Of thirty knots. Ma
chinery, sea -geing and maneuverlng quail
tiles satisfactory"
The Dahlgren was to have made thirty
and one-half knots under the terms OF the
contract, but provision is made for her ac-
ceptance If she should not fall more than
half knot below that speed, though with
a slight deduction IN that case from the
contract price.
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40 COACHES OVERTURNED.

''inr Rails Caused an Accident
4. in New Orleans.
co,.-', oIleans, Oct. So.-spreading rails
ro. i 'ns Memphis Express Of the mi
ig.. s',''al to leave the track tonight
Wen. .Ne the city limits, and two coaches
0rl.., '-Ie' We're: DR.. Kiplenger, New
J.. 4 7I,1, 5l,ss Mary stratton, AIexandria:
McCan To'alr' rhibodeaux; L. Ii. Mccall,
Barber zoe Citro, Hanson City: Felix
Natcrea 81 lnpuon; Irwin j. Grant,
Nosg...' Snoo Sam, New Orleans
mo-, g Troslair ana Rarb,er were tbo
''s' seriously injured. ''s' "sis '"e
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NO CHANGE IN ARRANGEMENTS.
President Mckinley and Party WIN
Visit Richmond To-day.

Richmond, Va, Oct. sO.-There Is no
o4laase IN the arrangements for the recep-
ton and entertainment here Of President
Mckinley and party on the occasion of
the launching of the Shubrick, except that
the Governor and Mayor will meet the
President al Ashland, and there welcome
him, respectively to the state aud city.
1t Is raining here tonight, but the work
of decoration and preparation of hoats for
the parade progresses, and the programme
will be carried out, no matter what the
weather tomorrow may be. Visitors arc
pouring in.
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HAYDEN HANGED TO A TREE.
Negro Lynched in Missouri for Kill
Ing a white Man.

Fayette. Mo. Oct SO.-Tom Hayden, a
negro aged p years was taken from the
officers, who had him under arrest for the
murder Of Andrew Woods, a young white
man, and hanged to tree eight miles
west OF here last night.
The killing took place just previous to
the lynching, and was the result of fight
over a game OF craps in progress at a ne
gro festival, at the place OF Al WIlhlle.
Tom Hayden was arrested by the sheriff
and was being taken to the West Fayette
ian when the mob overhauled them and
overpowored the officer Hayden had a
bad reputation.
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unfnvornhIc IndIcntlons.

New York Oct. 31-Word reaches here
from Paterson that at 1905 a. m, Dr.
Newton, his wife and Hobart A. Tutue
were summoned 10 the residence of Vice
President Hobart.
No word comes from the sick chamber.
but the summoning Of these persons Is
not regarded as a favorable indication
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ANOTHER BOSTON cANARD.
Letter Miss Jevvett Read at a Negro
Indignation Meeting.

Boston, oct. SO.-At a negro Indignation
meeting held in st. Pauls Church tonight
by the Lillian Clayton Jewett League
Miss Jewett read letter from Mrs. Annie
Nolan Of Delta. $. c.. stating that her hus-
band, Rev. John ii. Nolan, pastor Of the
Methodist Church at that place, had been
lynehed for forming a Jewett Anti-Lynch-
ing LeaRne In Delta.
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1T is A SIGN or NEUTRALITY.


EmperOr's Message 10 the Royal
DragoOns Is So Viewed.
Berlin, Oct. 30.-Emperor Williams fare
goons Of which regiment he IS honorary
colonel, on their departure for South Az
rica, expressing his majesty's hope that
all might return "unscathed and wen." is
generally taken as a proof Of Germany's 5
official neutrality.
One Of the evening papers, referring to
the dispatch. points out It's political sig
nificance and says IL is the best answer to
Pan-American-German leagues anglopho-
bia and predictions of foreign intervention
In which Germany is to play a leading
part.
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Paterson, N. j., Oct 81, $40 a. m.-Dr.
Newton has just left Vice President Ho-
bart's house. and gone to his own resi-
dence, half book away. he was very
reticeut as to the condition of the Vice
President, but said that the patient was
sleeping, and that there had been no
change Ia his condition.
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Chicago, oct SO--C " Orvis, a prom-
nent citizen OF Pittsburg Pa, was ar
rested in Chicago last night on a charge
OF Washington, Pa. The alleged amount
of money realized by the forgeres viii
aggregate $4,000, and it Is alleged that the
First National Bank of Washington IL
The heaviest loser The signature Of A..
l.. Parker & Co, ia Baltimore, was forged
10 notes. which 4; Is said were discounted
by the Washington bank.
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Lnoka NInre serIons.

Paterson, n. J.. Oct. 81 ,2:90 a. m.-The
house OF Vice President Hobart, which
has been in darkness a considerable por-
ton of the night, Is now lighted up from
the top floor TO the basement Policemen
are on guard in front of the house and
everything points to some serious condl-
ton in the sick chamber
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LAID TO REST AT ARLINGTON.
Gen. Henry Given "A Military Burial
Near Temple of Fame.

Near Temple of Fame.
Washington. oct. 30.-Gen. Guy ".
Henry was given a miH ary burial at Ar
nngton to-day, his grave being close to
tas TAmn,e of Fame and within sight Of
that of his old commander, Gen. Crook.
The President. the Secretary of War and
other members Of the cabinet attended the
services both at the church and The cem-
oterv The military escort consisted Of
battery of artillery Troop 1 Of the Third
Cavalry. now stationed at Fort Myer
where gen. Henry was once in command,
and the members Of the Guy Y. Henry
garrison. a colored veterans association
COMPRISING many Of the old troopers Of
the Tenth Cavalry who served under Hen
rv in the West