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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
FOUR FOUND DEAD FROM GAS.
Mother, Children and Unknown WO-
man Expired in Same Room.


Philadelphia, Feb. 1s-Mrs. Charles
Fahrenkamp. aged SS years; her two chill
dren, Florence and William, aged respect
lively 10 and years, and an unknown wo-
. man aged about IS years We're found dead
to-day in a room in Mrs. Fahrenkamp's
home, 14l6 North Fifty-seeond street,
The gas was turned on, and life had ap-
parently been extinct for several days.
Scattered about the first floor were rem
nants of cigars and cigarettes and empty
beer and whisky bottles.
The bodies were found by a next door
neighbor who had forced an entrance to
the house Mrs. Fahrenkamp was lying
on the floor, and her daughter nearby.
The unknown woman and the boy were in
bed.
The last heard from the inmates of the
house was on Thursday night, when the
piano was kept playing until a late hour.
On Friday morning Mrs. Wilson, living
next door, was asked by Florence TO assist
her in raising her mother from the floor,
when the child said she was sleeping.
Mrs. Wilson told her she was unable to
do so and suggested that the girl cover
her mother and allow her to continue
sleeping The two women and the boy. it
is believed were then dead, and from the
position of the girl, who occupied another
room, il is thought that she was overcome
by the gas while trying to lift her mother.
Mrs. Fahrenkamp's husband, who is a
travelling salesman for the st. Charles
Condensed Milk Company of New York,
left home about a week ago on business
for his firm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
RUSSIA FRIENDLY TO US.
Hitchcock Continues to Explain the
Cars Plans.

Washington, Feb, 10 Hon. Ethan Al
len Hitchcock, who is to succeed Secreta-
ry Bliss at the head OF the interior depart
this evening. Secretary Bliss. who has
been in New York accompanied him
The new secretary expects to call upon
President Mckinley tomorrow and Will
assume the duties of his Office whenever
It is the pleasure of the President. prob
ably tomorrow.
The new secretary. in an interview to-
night, corrected what he said was pop
uhar wrong impression regarding the
Cars so-called disarmanent proposal
made 10 the Powers of the world
This proposition" said he, sis not for
a disarmament. but for the calling OF a
conference for the purpose of reaching an
agreement not to increase armaments.
Such was the intention of the circular is
sued by him in August last. The Czar be-
lieves that the vast amounts of money
required TO adapt the armament of ma
tons TO new devices which are constantly
being brought forward TO bring them up
to that Of each other. could be much bet
ter utilized for the benefit of the people
of the countries affected
THE suggestion for "a conference has
met with approval, and think most OF
the nations of the world will be repre-
sented at the meeting TO be held at The
Hague very soon 10 consider the Cars
proposition"
Mr., Hitchcock was averse to discussing
for publication European politics. but he
said In answer to questions that the Hc-
complshments OF this country in raising
an army from 25,0OO to 100000 men during
the Spanish war challenged their admlra-
ton and astounded and amazed the ma
ftope - rho Ol1 World II had inpraa gad
the admiration for the flag, and he added:
1.-THE American flag never flew higher in
Europe than it flies tonight
Russia, he said, was friendly to Amer
lea, and during the late war maintained
an attitude of strict neutrality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
SHERIDAN OFF FOR MANILA.
Carries Seventeenth Infantry and
Other Soldiers.

Carries Seventeenth Infantry and
Other Soldiers.
New York, Feb. 19,-The United States
army transport Sheridan pulled out from
her pier in Brooklyn at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon on her way to Manila by way
of the Suez canal with 1885 enlisted men
and officers and their wives and families,
to the number of ninety persons. The
Sheridan is considered the best appointed
of the three army transports which have
sailed from Brooklyn.
This latter expedition is commanded by
Lieut.. Col Jacob H. Smith of the Twelfth
United States Infantry, all of which is
on board. Four companies from the Sew
enteenth Infantry and about twenty-five
men left behind from the Sherman expe>
dition complete the military complement.
The vessel proper will be in charge CT
Ouartermaster William Coulling and
cant. Higgins is assigned as navigator.
Without accident the Sheridan is ex-
pected to reach Manila in about fifty days.
The Sheridan wore her full dress of flags,
and those on board received a hearty send
off from friends and well-wishers crowded
about the wharf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
THEIR RAFT WENT TO PIECES.
Cnstner Found All Maps of Intcrior
Alaska Were Wrong,


Seattle, Wash. Feb. 19-Advices from
Dawson say that Lieut. castner of the
Fourth United States Infantry. who start
ed almost a year ago from the southern
coast of Alaska TO explore the interior
and find, II possible, an all-American trail
to the Yukon, has arrived there.
Finding the trail they had believed to
exist impossible, Lieut.. Castner and two
companions started to reach civilization.
They put their provisions, guns, etc, ON
a raft and sci II a1oat on the Tanana
river. The raft was wrecked the second
day, and all the provisions, rifles, axes.
etc, lost All that was saved was a
COLI of rope.
With the rope another raft was built,
and for six days the three men foated
down the river. living on berries aud rose
apples. They were without shoes or moe
cassins, their feet being covered by canvas
tied with strings.
Just as hope was almost gone the party
drifted into an encampment of Tanana
Irdians Here they were Hospitality treat
ed and conducted 90 the camp of white
men, hundred miles up the stream.
where the party rested until a boat could
carry them 10 the Yukon.
Lieut. castner found all maps to be in
correct His aneroid barometer failed To
work and in consequence he was unable
to measure the hight Of the mountains
or the passes.
The lieutenant says, however, that there
- a feasible route for a trail or railway
from the coast to a point on the Yukon
river, below Circle CITY, but lack of pro-
visions prevented him from taking the
time 10 map II out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
GEN. OTIS REPORTS DEATHS.
Eight Have Occurred Since the Last
Weekly Report.


Washington, Feb. 19.-Maj Gen. Otis re-
ports to the war department. under to-
days date the following deaths in his
command:
Manila, Feb. 19.-Following deaths since
last weekly report
Feb. 5: Prvates Daniel E. White Com
pany c, Eighteenth Infantry, Iloilo, ma
larial fever and pneumonia.
Feb. II: Damian Crossman, Company c,
First Washington, chronic diarrhoea.
Feb IA: Commissary Sergeant Arthur
j. Smith, U. s. A., retired, heart failure.
Feb. IS: Corporal Wilson NJ. Osborn, F,
First South Dakota, variola.
Feb II: Private Jacob Stassen. IT..
Twenty-third Infantry, heart failure un-
der chloroform, died of wounds received
in action.
Feb p: Privates Clarence G. Briggs,
band First Montana; Bruno L. Putzker,
X, Third Artillery.
Feb. 10; William b. Mayersick, l. First
Montana
FEB IS: John ]. Campbell. M. First
Montana.
Gen. Otis also reports seven additional
slight casualties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
USING sMOKELEss POWDER.
Rebels Fired ON Gen. Kings Head
quarters without Eject.


quarters without Eject.
Manila, Feb. 20. 1910 a. m.-The enemy
has apparently realized the hopelessness
Of attacking the American position, and
are occupied chiefly by occasional sharp
shooting from the jungle whenever feasi-
bic. Fortunately, their ignorance of the
use of sights minimizes the effect of their
guerilla tactics
The retirement OF Gen. Kings advance
posts upon San Pedra Macati has evident
ly been construed by the rebels as a sign
of weakness. as they pressed forward
along both sides of the river, persistently
harrassing the occupants of the town.
Last night the rebels poured volIey after
volley into San Pedro Macati from the
brush on the adjacent ridge, but, fortu-
nately, without effect
Gen. Kings headquarters, in the center
of the town was the target for scores of
Remington and Mauser bullets.
The rebels are using smokeless powder.
and it is extremely difficult to locate indi-
vidual marksmen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
SUFFERING FROM THE HEAT.
IMPOSSIBLE FOR M'ARTHUR's DIVI-
SION TO GET SHADE.

California Volunteers Have Aban-
dOned Guadalupe Church-EffOrts
of Gunboats Sometimes Not Effec-
tive-Overshiue's Line Reinforced
in Anticipation of an AttacIS-Man-
nger Higgins and Family Believed
to BE Safe.
Manila. Feb. 10, p. m,-The California
volunteers abandoned Guadalupe Church
at o'clock this morning. which has since
been set on fire, and retired to San Pedro
Macati.
The rebels still hold the country in the
vicinity of Guadalupe, Pasig and Patero,
despite the efforts of the gunboats to dis
lodge them from the jungle on both sides
of the river
The heat is intense and is increasing
perceptibly daily. Under present condi-
tions, it is impossible to provide shade for
the troops in certain parts of the line,
particularly McArthur's division. Kings
brigade is also exposed from San Pedro
Macati to Cuiculi, where it joins Over
shines brigade.
Mr.. Higgins, the manager of the Manila
Daguapan Railroad, is believed to be safe
at Bayamabang, although no communion
ton has been received from them since
Feb. 8. He was then housed at Mr..
Clark's place, with his wife and family
and about six other Englishmen, some OF
whom are accompanied by their wives.
While it is unlikely that the natives of
the locality viii harm them, it is feared
that others from distant provinces might
wreak vengeance at their expense
In view of the fact that the enemy were
concentrating on the American right flank,
preparations were made last night to give
them warm reception in the event of an
attack.
Gen. Overshine's line. consisting of the
North Dakota Volunteers, Fourteenth In
fsntry and two troops of the Fourth Cav
airy, stretching from the beach at Camp
Dewey to Gen. Kings right, was REIN
forced by two battalions of Oregon volun-
teers and three troops of the Fourth
Cavalry as infantry.
Buffalo Fires on Rebels.
The Buffalo's searchlight, discovering
the rebels unusually active about 10
O'Clock in the evening, signalled the flag.
ship for permission to fire upon them:
and this being granted bombarded the
eremy's trenches for twenty minutes The
only erect of the fire was apparently to
drive the rebels further inland
Beyond a few Intellectual volleys from
the trenches, which were returned with
interest, the enemy was not demonstrate
i've and all is quiet along the rest of the
line.
Scouts claim to have seen Gen. Pho del
Pillar, who commanded the rebels at Paco.
with his arm in a sling. directing the
troops.
Gen. Montenegro. the insurgent com
mander-in-chief, is reported to be person.
ally conducting the movements in front
of Gen. Kings line at San Pedro Macati.
The signal corps is arranging signals
with the navy for future operations on the
left. With the exception of the ports of
Manila and Iloilo, trade with Philippine
ports is still blockaded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
ron THE MURDER OF PEARS.
Honduras May BE Asked TO Punish
BOniIIO and Pay Indemnity.

Honduras May BE Asked 10 Punish
BoniIIo and Pay Indemnity.
Pttsburg, Pa, Feb. 19.-The Post to-
morrow will say:
In the executive mansion at Washing
ton this morning there viii be recorded a
protest, the result of which may lead 10
serious trouble between two nations-the
United States and the republic OF Hon
duras The murder of Frank Pears, the
Plttsburg man, in Honduras, on the night
of Jan. 81, will undoubtedly lead to most
embarrassing complications, unless the lit
tie republic shall apologize and at the
same time deliver up a great amount of
gold as a fine for the foul murder COM
mitted.
Backed by Senators Foraker of Ohio
and Quay OF Pennsylvania. as well as
many others OF national fame IN politics,
also armed with personal letters from
State Senator c. l. Magee, Harry b.
Pears of Pittsburg brother OF the murder
ed man. left for Washington last night
TO lay his case before the government.
TIE case is far more revolving than had
been feared by Mr.. Pears. IL seems a
case OF most cold-b.ooded murder OF an
American by the orders OF a new and hot
headed military governor. Mr.. Pears will
lay all the facts before President McKln-
ley to-day. and will request two things:
First, that the government of the United
States demand instantly the removal from
Office and punishment of M. A. Bonillo.
military commandant and governor of the
district Of San Pedro: second. that an In
demnity not less than 100000 in gold be
paid by the government Of Honduras TO
the relatives of Frank Pears.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
CARRIED sHIPwRECKED CREW.
But Steamer Lord CharIemont Did
Not Reach Anchorage.

Baltimore, Feb. ia report reached
here tonight through the Merchants
Exchange marine news department that
the British steamer Lord Charlemont from
Ardrossan for Baltimore, had passed in
at Cape Henry, where she signalled thai
she had on board a shipwrecked crew.
The Lord Charlemont did not drop ancb-
or at Cape Henry, and will not land untu
she reaches Baltimore, which may not be
until tomorrow night Her captain. IN
signalling. did not say to what vessel the
shipwrecked crew belonged, and there Is
no way Of getting further particulars at
this time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
SAN JUAN COUNCIL RESIGNS.
They Annoyed Gen. Henry by Their
Childish Actions.


San Juan, Porto Rico. Feb. 19.-The ma
jor and majority of the municipal council
of San Juan have rendered their resigna-
tns.e.
A few days ago the question of killing
cattle for municipal consumption was re-
ferred to Gen. Guy V. Henry, governor
general of Porto Rico, by consent of all
the parties interested. After an investiga-
ton Gen. Henry issued an order regarding
the matter and the Mayor and members
of the Council declared that they would
resign before complying with the COVER
nors decree
Gen. Henry, annoyed by their quarreling
and childish actions. told them that if
they did not stop trifiing and obey orders
he would have them imprisoned.
Gen. Henry says he can govern the city
hetter with new councilmen who will not
oppose American methods. Considerable
feeling mas been excited by the incident.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
PASSENGERS LEFT PAvoNIA.
Refused 10 DO So Until Gale Almost
Drove Them on.

Ponta del Gada, Azores. Feb. 19.-Early
this morning the passengers Of the steam-
81 p Pavonia, from Liverpool for Boston,
" hich was towed into st. MichaeIs yesl
terday by the steamer Wolviston, when
requested TO leave the ship unanimously
declined to do so; but the terrible gale
ccntiuuing, they have all landed.
The Pavonia is still anchored In the
roadstead, unable to enter the harbor.
Her position is insecure, as her engines
are not in workable condition.
The Italian bark Cinque has been wreck
ed in the roadstead and her crew were
ss we'd with the utmost difficulty.
IL is feared that the British bark Thomas
Thompson viii meet the same fate.
The Pavonias crew declined to abandon
their ship. No steamer is standing by her.
but It IS hoped her strong chains and
anchors Will hold
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20

evening from Chicago. were surprised at
meeting Agoncillo and Marti on the sta
ton platform.
Agoncil.o recognizes, now that the
treaty has been passed aud signed, that
his mission to the United States is ended
and so he will take up the next move IN
the game, which Is an attempt to inter-
est the Powers OF Europe in the Philip
pinees. In the meantime Rios and Re
vera viii remain here and put in a week
educating Canadians in the social status
and ambitions of the Filipnos Then they
expect to follow Agoncillo to England.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
WILSON'S CASE is SERIOUS.
Col. Ray to Give Testimony Against
| the Major.

Santiago, Cuba, Feb. 19.-Col. Ray arrived
from Guantanamo to-day to confer with
Gen. Leonard Wood and TO arrange details
for the departure of his regiment, the
Third Immunes, next month.
Col. Ray win also appear as witness
tomorrow in the trial by court-marllai OF
Mai Edward Wilson on the charge Of
forgery and embezzlement The general
opinion is that Maj. Wilson is out OF his
mind and does not realize his position. The
evidence thus far given shows Wilson $
offenses to be greater than indicated by his
confession.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
AGoNcILLo LEAVES MONTREAL
Filipino Envoy Will Tell Stories TO
Powers OF Europe.

Montreal, Feb. 19.-senor Agoncillo and
his compatriot. senor Marti, left Montreal
al O'Clock this evening bound for New
York, en- route 10 London, expecting 10
sail on the American liner st. Paul on
Wednesday.
Their decision 10 depart was sudden. for
the two latest additions TO the Filipino en-
bsssy in the United States, e. r. De-
Rios and Fl. Reverb, who arrived here this
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-------------
AN UNPOPULAR LEADER.
scenes at Versailles Described as n
DOnnybroOk Fair.

LONDON, Feb. 2O.-The Paris correspond
ent Of the Daily Mail describes the scenes
'ne Versailles election as a "Donny-
TOOK FAR with touch of tragedy there
.ue tragedy of newly chosen Nruler
ip.,hg 10 ignore his own Unpopular
n.y. and similingly returning thanks for
congratulations.
con believe says the correspondent,
'net the riotous scenes in Paris are only
iotelaste of what is coming Last night
,'I -ie oouIeVards were battlehelds, and no.
Te TreIe was voice to g.orlfy the new
r,osI'lt. ,ssneht. To-day the press is uncom-
,Ii9lIy ,I%ny rancorous. Here are some of the
% ~ 0I honor conferred upon Loube,:
.p' Fanamist,' Wretch Liar,
u, [' 1rer and Avowed protector of the
Ut DIeyfusards.' -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
CAPTAIN SWEPT OvEBBOARD.
The British steamer KinsaIe Takes
Heavy Seas Aboard.

Queenstown. Feb. i9.-The British
steamer Kinsale, which left New Orleans
on Jan. 25. by way OF Newport News. on
Feb 2. for Glasgow. in command OF Capt.
Murrolle, passed Kinsale to-day.
She signalled that on the voyage she
had been boarded by a heavy sea, which
swept the captain overheard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
FIRE IN LINoTYPE ROOM.
German Gazette building Gutted at n
Loss OF 100000.

New Orleans Feb bat midnight fire
originated in the linotype room Of the Ger
man Gazette ana Evening Telegram build
ing and gutted the structure. destroyed
two presses and much material.
The paper warehouse Of G. Palmer Com
pany and the Platt grocery were also dam
aged, mostly by water. The loss wi
reach $4,000. about half covered BY insur-
ance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
NORTHERN FLYER WRECKED.
Three Trainmen Were Injured But
No PnsAenRerH.

Spokane, Wash, Feb. 19.-The Great
Northern east-bound flyer was wrecked at
O'Clock this morning near Wilson creek,
between this city and wenatchee. Three
trainmen were injured.
The train was running thlrty-hve miles
an hour, making up lost time, and the ac-
the rails. The engine and tender turned
over and some of the passenger cars and
the baggage cars were piled up. No pas
sengers are reported injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
THE TROUBLE IN SAMOA.
Would Seem That Both Countries are
Making Protests.

London, Feb. 2o-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Times says:
1T appears that Germany has protested
to the Washington government against the
action of Chief Justice Chambers in sa-
moa; while Americas has entered a scoun-
ter-protest against the action Of the Ger
man consul.
ut is suggested in influential circles
here that the best solution of the diff
Guilty would be a disavowal, through their
representatives, by all three Powers, thus
clearing the way for a unanimous decis-
ion regarding the future"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
GOT OFF JUST IN TIME.
Gale Strikes Cuttyhunk where the
Admiral Dewey Had Been.

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Feb 19.-The
hauling of The Boston Fruit Company's
new steamer. the Admiral Dewey, from
her perilous position on the ledges of Cut
tyhunk, was none too soon, for early this
morning a westerly gale SET in and all
day a fearful sea has been breaking on
the rocks, where the steamer rested for
three days.
The Dewey remained at anchor In Tar
paulln cove to-day, with the pumps still
going, but in no danger.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
FIRE AT PORT WASHINGTON.
Chair Factory, Hotel and Other
Buildings Reduced to Ashes.


Buildings Reduced TO Ashes.
Port Washington, Wis, Feb. 19.-Fire
which started tonight in the dry ki.ns of
the Wisconsin Chair Factory reduced that
plant to ashes, and up to 1:sO o'clock is
still spreading. The loss to the chair fac
tory is ss5OOoO; insurance about 80 per
cent.
The plant of the chair factory covers
about three blocks and employs about 600
hands.
Al o'clock a. m. the Wilson House, the
largest hotel In town, caught fire. The
flames leaped across the river to an un-
occupied foundry formerly operated by
the Western Mal.eable Iron Company, and
soon reduced 1t to ashes
A row of business establishments on
Main and Franklin streets was burned. II
is believed the flames win be confined 10
the section now affre.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
HAS GIVEN THEM AN IDEA.
Lord Charles Says Americans Must
DO the Rest.

Chicago. Feb. 10ALord Charles Beres-
ford and party left for the East to-day
over the Michigan Central road. He will
stop for a short time at Niagara Falls,
to view. the Ice bridge, and from Buffalo
will do direct to Washington.
Lord Charles expressed himself as de-
lighted with the reception given him in
Chicago, and stated that he had accom-
plshed all he had wished by his mission.
II have given your business men and
manufacturers. as near.y as I could, an
idea of the great possibilities there are
in Chinese trade" said he
II left the rest with them. 1t Is not
my place 10 dictate what Americans
ought to do. j have interested them In
the matter. There my mission ends"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
THE HUssEY,s CREW RESCUED.
Schooner Leland Picked Them Up
OF Montauk Point.

New London. Conn, FEB. l9.-The brig
II. 3. Hussey. Capt. Ware, from savan-
rah for Portland. was abandoned 100 miles
off Montauk and the crew taken Off by
the schooner Florence Leland, Capt. Spof-
ford. The Florence Leland lost her mate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
MANY CHINESE WE'RE KILLED.
Serious Conflict With the Russians
at TaIicn WAN.

Pelkin, Feb. ia serious conflict has
taken place between The Russians and
Chinese at Taiien Wan, three hundred Of
the latter being killed.
II Is said TO have originated In a ques-
tion OF taxes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
Loubet zoe a prexfu.nrd.

London, Feb. 2O.-The Paris correspond
ent of the Times says that no ground can
be discovered for describing President
Loubet as Dreyfusard, adding: 1T would
seem, il he were, that he would have ac-
cepted the resignation of the Dupuy cabi-
net"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
Italian Bark cinaue a wreck,

st. Michaels, Feb. 1s.--The italian bark
Cinque bound from Pensacola TO South
ampton, arrived here to-day She subsc-
quently broke adrift, dragging her am
ohor and cables and was wrecked. The
cargo Is salvable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-20
National Council of women.

Washington, FEB. 19.--There was a large
attendance at the final meeting to-day al
the Church of Our Father Of the triennial
session OF the National Council of Women
Several interesting papers were read. The
business OF the council win be closed at
secret session tomorrow.