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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
CAUSING MUCH COMMENT.
Arrest of Cox in New Orleans on His
Way 10 Washington.

Havana, Aug. 9.-The arrest of William
A. Cox. in New Orleans at the request of
the Cuban police, at time when. as is
alleged, he was on the way to Washing
ton to consult with the United States gov
eminent as to a complete census of cuba,
is causing comment similar 10 that pro
voked by the Sloan haheas corpus pro-
ceedings.
Judges and lawyers. including Col Ed
ward 5. Dudley. the advocate general con
s'der the present military occupation suf-
icient authority to justify the holding Of
a fleeing criminal. The American nag
nying over the island has established the
right of the federal government 60 act here
in a manner similar to that in which it
may act in any state of the American
Union.
Mr.. Hickman, an American, has been
stricken with yellow fever at Matanzas.
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THE PLAGUE GOES WESTWARD.
neither Increases Nor Diminishes Mt
Alexandria, Egypt.

Alexandria, Egypt.
Washington, Aug. 9.--The steady west
ward advance of the plague and the con-
ditons prevailing at its latest point of at
tack IN Alexandria. Egypt, are discussed
IL reports made to the state department
by Consul Robert C. Skinner at Mar
settles.
lie says that the appearance Of the ais
ease at Alexandria shows a constant
movement westward, and from its location
mere 1t is menace to the great Medi-
ge'Ianean ports of Europe, most of which
"@Ne adopted rigid quarantine measures
IN ne state of affairs in Alexandra is set
~. I'm m a letter to the commercial au-
sH"I lties al Marseilles bearing the date
VI June .. 1t says the epidemic neither
eases nor diminishes, but that about
"o new cases appear daily, with occa-
Si9nal intervals
ne municipality and the sanitary serv-
a5ol the city display tireess zeal in
+yptlhs measures of prevention. All
If"9pecta are Immediately removed to
--1aI te. A premium of francs (SS
ts"'s' Is given TO any individual who Will
-i9i III the authorities of a case of plague
ae Ecu premium of l franc 90 cents) is
oettred for the head of every rat dead
oil the plague.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
CouNrERFEITER ARRESTED.
Numerous Charges Have Been Made
Against McKibbon.

FL Paso, Tex, Aug. 81. G. McKibboL.
alias WIN Scott. who was arrested at Pc
COS, Tex. by Secret Service Agent Burns,
was brought to this city this morning and
is now confined in the county jail.
He was taken before United States Com
missioner Saxton, and a warrant sworn out
by Agent Burns. charging him with print
ing photographing and making $40 Web
ster head treasury note, jackson head s.
and $50 note on the Hanover National
Bank of New York. His preliminary bond
was fixed a 900, and the case set for
hearing at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
Besides the photograph materials found
when arrested, McKibbon had a quantity
of bond paper cut to proper note size, as
well as a large quantity of inks. McKib-
bon denies wrong doing
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LIRIANO'S MEN DESERTED HIM.
W ithOut Firing n shot They Went
over 10 RcVoIutionists

Cape Haytien, Hayd Aug 9-Gen
Francisco Ljriano, sent from Monte Chris
ii by the Dominican government to attack
Gen. Ramon Pacheco at Dajabon, the
headquarters Of the revolutionists. was
abandoned, when he arrived in front of
the enemy, by his troops who, without
firing shot, deserted and entered the
camp of Gen Pacheco.
The advanced posts Of the latter are at
Las Aguas. and the revolutionists are
masters of the fords across the river
Vague, thus cutting off communica don be-
tween Monte Christi aud the interior.
The forces of Don Juan Isidro Jiminez
leader of the revolution, are being aug
mented every day, and the news from all
parts of the Dominican republic is favora-
bic 10 him.
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INDIANS Easily WATCHED.
Mexican Government Wen Fixed for
Dealing with Them.

Austin, Tex, Aug "a dispatch from
Durango Mex, says that Manuel Lopez
Zcrna, constructor in the service of the
Federal Telegraph Company, has just
reached that city from the Yaqu Indian
country.
He says the government is i'm much
better shape to wage a successful CAM
paign against the rebellious tribe now
than in any of the previous wars. There
is now hardly point In the turbulent ter
ritCry that is not in direct Geographic
communication with the war department
and every move that rowing bands Of
Yaqus make is instantly known to the
military authorities, and the movement Of
the troops Is directed accordingly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10

Richmond, Va, Aug. 9--The Democra tic
House and senatorial conventions at
Blackstone tonight nominated r. G.
Southall of Amelia for the House and w.
w. Wnn of Luaenburg for the Senate.
and instructed both to vote for Senator
Martin to succeed himself in the United
States Senate. The proceedings were
stormy, and the supporters of Ellis for
state senator Withdrew.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
PELTED wIrH GOLD COINS.
ola Man Threw His Hoard mt BAD
BOYS,
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Lancaster, Pa, Aug. flames McCunc,
an old man. mourns the. loss Of $3.50 in
gold. II was the extent of his worldly
possessions, and he carried 1t in his OUT
side coat pocket so that he could hear 1t
Jingle He attended a Sunday school pic
mic on Saturday, and the bad boys of the
Sunday school picked him out as an OBJ
ject of sport
The boys slipped small stones in the
pocket in which he carried his gold; then
teased him and ran away. The old man
ran after them through the woods, and
when he found the stones in his pocket
ne hurled them at the boys. In his ex-
element he also threw away the gold
pieces ana discovered his loss only with
the disappearance of his last coin.
Search was made, but IL any of the coins
were found they were not returned to the
old man, who is hearibroken.
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Peru, Ind. Aug 9.-Clyde H. Jones, the
alleged abductor Of Nellie Berger was
taken to Kokomo to-day TO escape lynch
Ing at the hands OF a mob which was
formed here, but dispersed when It was
learned that Gov. Mount had ordered out
the militia. The Governors order was
afierward countermanded
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AN UPRISING Is FEARED.
Equipment Wanted for Militia at
Alexandria, Va.

Washington. Aug. 9.-The Evening Stars
report from Alexandra, Va, states that
a request has been sent to Richmond for
the equipment of the militia company To-
Gated at that place because of the posi-
bility of trouble growing out of the lynch
ing there last night of the negro Thomas.
The report states that some Of the whites
are apprehensive of an uprising of the
colored population tonight but that to-
day all is quiet.
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DIED srEAKING or DEATH.
Amazing Climax of II Preachers Ex-
hortntiOn to watch.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Hanover, Pa, Aug eve all of US
ought seriously TO consider the uncertain
~ of this life and shape our course so as
10 be sure of enjoying the future life."
said venerable Rev Samuel Il. Myers, pas
tor of the Hanover Mennonite Church in
an address at the largely-attended dedica-
ton OF the new church of that faith here
to-day.
Then the weli-known clergyman. who
was rs years of age. sat down, sank In his
chair on the rostrum and expired, to the
amazement Of the congregation.
The greatest confusion prevailed. neces-
stating the discrimination Of the services,
in which the dedicatory sermon had just
been preached by Pastor Brackbill OF Lam
caster county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
FINLANDERS ARE ENGRAVING.
Tyranny of Russian Government Is
Driving Them Away.

St. Johns n. F.. Aug. "a deputa ton
Of Finlanders is here inspecting the coun-
try with a view to arranging for the i'm
migration of thousands of F'inlanders
who are emigrating because of the tyr
amy of the Russian government
Joseph Chamberlain. British secretary of
state for the colonies, sent with them
special request to the governor of New
Foundland, Sir Hugh Callum, that all as
sistance practicable be rendered them To-
day the deputation started on tour of
inspection Of the various sections of the
islands which seem adaptable to their
needs.
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Total Abstinence Inion.

Chicago Aug. 9.-The twenty-ninth an
nual convention of the Catholic Total Alb
stinence Society begun here to-day. Three
sessions were held, the first two being de-
voted 10 routine business Az to-nights
meeting addresses were made by Rev.
Thomas Rhcdnett of Chicago Bishop
Terney, Of Hartford, Conn; j. w. Logue,
of Philade phia and others. II Is believed
the present officers with Bishop Tierney, as
president, viii. be elected tomorrow.
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London, Aug. 10-The dispatches from
Rome 10 the morning papers do not con-
firm the alarmist statement of the AEe-
gemeine Zeitung regarding the health of
the Pope. On the contrary they assert
that his holiness is busy preparing an en-
cyclical on the peace conference, which VIII
urge the necessity OF the Holy See regain
ing complete temporal liberty in order that
1t may promote the work OF peace and
arbitration,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10

Cordele. Ga. Aug. 9.-The Georgia Saw
mill Association was IN session here last
night Mr.. W. S. Fendet of Valdosta pre-
sided in the absence Of Mr.. II. II. Tiff.
Prices on planning mill stock for interior
shipments we're advanced about 81 per
900 feet, and on heart rift stock SO per
900 No material changes were made on
coastwise shipments The meeting was
only moderately well attended. The next
meeting will be held in September at Way
cross.
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Committee SAILS ron PARIS.
VIII Consider the Panama Canal En-
terprise There.


New York, Aug. 9.-The remaining mem
bers of the subcommittee of the Isthmian
canal commiss. on who were appointed to
go to Paris and look into the plans and
financial affairs Of the Panama enter
prise sailed to-day on the steamer St
Louis. of the American Line. The mem
bers who sailed to-day were Rear Admit
raj Walker u. s. n, retired; Col Peter
c. Haines, L. s. A, corps OF engineers; G.
s. Morrison, Of New York, president OF
the Society of Civil Engineers, and w. II.
Burr of Connecticut.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
WESTERN COTTON RATES.
Committee Has Promulgated the Tar
i'll From Texas

TT r TVIII 7 tNiNs
st. Louis. Aug. 9-In accordance with
notices received from Interested lines. the
Southwestern freight committee has pro-
mulgated, as effective August, 1899. the
basis of rates to govern the movement of
domestic and export cotton during the sea-
son of lS99-l9O0 from Texas points
This basis is practically that effective
during the last season. rates via Gulf
routes being made on the lowest combine
ton of locals through Gulf ports Or
through Beaumont, Tex, locals from Gal
weston being: To New York and points
taking same rates via all rail routes 30
cents per 100 pounds
To Boston and points taking same rates
via ali rail routes, 3S cents per 100 pounds
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Paris. Aug. 9.-The Ministry of the In
terror has issued a note saying the story
that Prince Won Munster adenburg. the
German ambassador here has visited Cen
eral the Marquis de Gallifet, the minis err
OF war and insisted upon a guarantee
against indiscreet disclosures prejudicial
to Germany at the Rennes courtmartial, is
absolutely false.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
MISS JEWETT's ELEPHANT.
Baker Woman Had a Religious Fit
on the stage.

on INC Stage.
Boston, Aug. 9.-Three thousand people
paid 10 cents admission to Peoples Tenn
pie tonight to see Miss Jewett and the
Baker family
Mrs. Baker furnished the sensation of
the evening. While ]. W. Hutchinson,
the white-haired aboltionist singer was
singing his song, THE Fatherhood of
God and the Brotherhood of Man" Mrs
Baker experienced religious exhlaration.
She dropped her little son, Willis, who
had been sleeping in her arms. and STROBE
around the platform, rolling her eyes and
waving her arms A dozen people con-
Quoted her to a seat.
Among the other speakers We're Rev.
Justin D. Fulton and Miss Jewett
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
MEN SUFFERING
From Contagious Blood Poison
or Any Diseases or Weaknesses
Speedily and Permanently Cured

For twenty years DR.. Hathaway & Co.
have been extending the field OF work and
yearly adding to their reputation in the
cure of all those diseases Of men which
are 50 terrible in their results to both mind
and body. To-day they easily stand at the
head of all institutions OF The kind. and
their stan of physicians and surgeons Is
recognized throughout America and abroad
as composed Of the greatest specialists N
their line.
All Of the old-time methods have been
discarded by this firm Of specialists and
modern science treatment alone is used-a
treatment which IL so invariahle in lis re-
suits that a guarantee of complete and per
manent cure IS given in every case taken.
NOT only are cures made speedily, but the
whole system of the patient is built up and
left In state of perfect physical nervous
and mental health.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
SOUTHERN sYMrArmrzEn DEAD.
Col. william E. Sim, Wei known
IrooINIyn Theatrical Man.

Pittsheld, Mass. Aug. Col william T.
Sim, Tor many years proprietor of the
Moutauk Theatcr, Brooklyn, died az tho
Napicwood Hotel in this city tonight
Mr. Sim was born in Georgetown, D. c..
in 1894 About the time OF the breaking
out of the war, he had a varied eXpe'i-
once and was forced 20 leave Gin
cinnaH on account of a free expression
of sympathy for the Southern side lie af-
tcrward conducted museum al Baltimore
i'm partnership with his brother-in-law.
Leonard Grover, and mas since been In
terested in the management Of theaters at
Washington. Philadelphia, Chicago and
Cincinnati Cob Sim was married 10 Cora
Tanner, the actress but about five years
ago she obtained "A separation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
JURORS EMPHATIC DENIAL.
Indignant at the Report That They
Were Intimfdafed

Richmond. Va, Aug. "a special from
Dublin Pulaski county, says that the peo
pie there are highly indignant at the re-
port sent out from Pulaski that the jury
in the Finley case brought in a verdict Of
death under threat that if they failed to do
so Finley would be lynched
The jury, ii is said, was carefully guard
ed, and the commonwealth's attorney and
all the jurors that can be reached enter an
emphatic denial of the report.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
BRADY is HAVING TROUBLE.
Hard to Find n Hall for the Jefrries-
Mitchell Mil.

London, Aug. 9.-William A Brady is
experiencing considerable difficulty in find
ing hall suitable for the proposed JEFF
fries Mitchell boxing exhibition the SPORT
ing club being closed.
Mitchell, who has been training at
Brighton has had several interviews with
Brady and Jeffries. He says he is anx-
ious TO meet the American in his best
form, If Brady can secure place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
THREE or THEM AMERICANS.
naturalization Papers of Lynehed
Italians Found

Italians Found.
Washington, Aug. 9.-The stale depart
ment has received from Gov Foster Of
Louisiana certified copies of the final ma
turalization papers taken out by Frank,
Charles and Joe Defatta, three of the men
lynched at Talluah and claimed by the
Italian authorities TO be Italian citizens
The naturalization papers were issued
by the court in Madison district, and are
regarded by the authorities as establish
Ing beyond question the citizenship Of
these three participants in the affair.
Gov Fosters final report on the cir
cumstances OF the lynchng has not yet
been received
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NEGROES Much STIRRED Ut.
Military Company Is in Readiness at
Alexandria.

Alexandria, Va, Aug 9.-The negroes
here are much stirred up over the lynch
ing last night of Ben Thomas
About 100 Springfield rifles telegraphed
for by Capt King of the Alexandria
Light Infantry, reached here to-day from
the state armory al Richmond and to-
night members of the infantry assembled
and held themselves in readiness should a
call be made.
The Mayor is quoted as saying that he
intends to actively prosecute those persons
engaged in the lynchng. The coioner's
jury convened to-day and rendered a YER
dict that Thomas came 10 his death at the
hands of a mob, the members of which arc
unknown TO the Jury.
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Vienna, Aug. 9.--The Allegemeine Zei-
tung says that the Pope Is IN in conse-
quence Of the great heat and has had
several fainting hts. 1000
DR.. Lapponi, his physician, was hastily
summoned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
BOSS ELEMENT OVERTHROW.
Mayor TheInn of SAN Francisco to
BE Opposed by scott.

he OppONed by Scott.
San Francisco, Aug. 9.-The first prim-
airy election under the new state law,
which provides for the holding of the vari-
Gus party primaries simultaneously and
under direction of the municipal election
commissioners, was held yesterday. 1t re
suited in the complete overthrow of what
was known as the Boss" element in both
tickets.
a large majority at the primaries is in
sltred for the Democratic delegates pledg-
ed to the denomination of Mayor James D.
Phelan, while Henry T. Scott. president
of the Union Iron Works is the success
full Republican,
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GOV. GAMBLER WILL SPEAK.
Dedication of Illinois Monuments to
Take Place Nov. 23.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 9.-Extensive
preparations are being made for the dedi-
cation of the Illinois monuments on the
Chattanooga and Chickamauga battle
fields Nov. %.
Maj. James A. Connolly will make the
principal address. Gen. H. V. Boynton
viii speak for the government, Gov. Can
dler for Georgia and Gov. Mcmillan for
Tennessee. The Southern governors and
STATS are to be invited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
GEN. SHERWOOD INDORsED.

Toledo Democrats Name Him as Can
didate for Governor.
Toledo, o., Aug. 9,-Contrary TO expecta-
tons the Democratic convention to-day in
dorsed Gen. I. r. Sherwood, not John r.
Mclean, as candidate for Governor
II is generally conceded that If Gen.
Sherwood is not successful, the majority
of the delegates Will go 10 Col. Kilbourne
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10

Buffalo. N. Y, Aug. about 300 dele
gates to the fourth annual convention Of
the National Association OF Fire Under
writer's have arrived here representing
thrty-three states. The delegates with
their families, spent to-day IA Chaulad-
on
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WILL he HELD IN ATLANTA.
Examinations for Census Employees
TO Take Place Dec. 10.

10 IWht IIHVt DVVs TT.
Washington, Aug. 9.-(SpeciaD Regis
ter Lyon Of the treasury department has
circular letter which had been sent TO him
from the census Office In which It was
stated that the examination for census en-
ployes in the cler,ca. service here for the
states of Georgia, Florida, Alabama. South
Carolina and probably North Carolina
would be held at Atlanta on Dec 10, and
would last for eight days. The reg ster
says that il was with some difficulty he Sc
cured the exa animation for Atlanta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
REGISTRY BY MAIL CARRIERS.
New POStofBce Improvement That Is
Contemplated.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The third assistant
postmaster general Mr.. Madden, has de-
cided upon a pan for the registration of
mail matter by letter carriers at the door
In the residential sections OF cities having
the free delivery system
The same idea Is TO be extended to the
rural free delivery service as soon as the
plans are perfected, and also contemplates
extension to the business districts of cities
in the discretion of postmasters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10

Washington, Aug. 9-Judge Charles
p. James, formerly a justice Of
the Supreme Court of the District of Co
lumbia. died to-day at his home In Lees
burg Va of old age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10

All personal exam
nations and an let
tiers are held in most
sacred secrecy. Cor
Tespondence 10 all In
plain envelopes. and
packages of medi-
cine. etc. are sent
In plata packages.
without marks OF
any sort which
might show nature
OF contents.
II you have any
reason to suspect
contagion. or II you
are suffering from
the results of weak
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Paris, Aug 9.-The Evenment to-day
says II understands that Maj. Marchand
has been offered the post Of governor Of
the French settlement on the Samali coast
and envoy extraordinary to King Menelik
af Abyssinia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
A 100000 FIre In washington.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Fire tonight de-
stroyed one Of the buildings Of the cleo
trio light plant of the Washington Trac-
ton and Electric Company. causing a loss
of $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-10
COTTON VIII Tor PrnttsYiIIe.

Prattville, Ala, Aug. "a company
has been organized here which viii put
S1250 600 in a new cotton mill The site has
already been purchased and the machin-
cry ordered
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CHAPLAIN FRAZIER AT HOME.
Left the Olympia and Came by Way
of san Francisco.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug 9.-Chaplain
J. b. Frazier of Admiral Deweys flag
ship Olympia arrived here this morning
from Manila by way Of San Francisco
on a thirty days leave OF absence On
Aug. % he will wed Miss Elsie Cook Of
South Pittsburg, Tenn.
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CONTAGIOUS BLOOD DISEASE re-
moved, but all the Terrible effects OF the
disease are cured, the blood made pure and
every part OF the system restored to its
proper natural functions.
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strike was Not settled.

Chicago, Aug. 9--The expected settle
ment of the bricklayers' strike did not
occur to-day, the manufacturers refusing
TO sign an agreement.
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MARTIN MADE COMMISSIONER.
New Appointment in Macon by Judge
Emory Speer.

Macon. Aug 9-Mr. william e. Martin,
Jr. of this city has been appointed United
States commissioner at this place by
Judge Emory Speer There are now two
commissioners in Macon Mr. l.. M Erwin,
deputy clerk of the District Court, being
the other.
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INDIAN REVOLT DWINDLEs.

Not only are the outward evidences of