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The times., 1899-12-09
FOURTEEN ARE INDICTED.
Grand Jury's Findings in Connection
With savannah HarbOr Frauds.

Grand Jury's Findings in Connection
With savannah HarbOr Frauds.
SAVANNAH Ca, Dec. S-The alleged
stealing OF more than 81 100000 from the
United States Government. IN connection
with the work in the Savannah River under
Capt. o. NJ. Carter is sure TO be invssti-
gated IN the United States District Court
here. Late this afternoon the grand jury
returned fourteen or fifteen indictments.
OF that number only nine were put on rec
ord The others were retained by the dis
trict attorney, who announced 10 the court
that they could not be fled until bench
warrants have been Issued and served.
The indictments retained are those about
which the greater interest clings. They ara
those found in connection with the con
Spirscy charges which the grand jury has
been investigating during the week.
The indictments on which bench warrants
are to be issued were returned upon fnfor-
nation furnished TO the grand jury relative
to the work in the Savannah River and
Cumberland Sound by the Atlantic Con-
tracing Company. Two Of those indicted.
according to an attsche Of the court who
assisted in the work in the grand jury
room, are against Capt. B. d. Green and
Col. John T. Gaynor, Of New York. who
were the principal stockholders in the At
lantic Contracting Company. II Is be
lieyed that Captain Carter was also in
dieted. Who the other two were Is not
known.
It is thought that NJ A. Connally, Cap
tain Carter's private secretary, may be
one 1t is not known who the hfth man
Is. The papers 10 lead 10 the prompt arrest
OF those against whom indictments have
been found will be sent away at once. aud
bench warrants served as soon as possible.
Judge Emory Speer has said be is ready to
try the cases at once. unless the defendants
want them continued Dispatches sent out
from Savannah tending to show that there
would be wholesale indictments OF lOcal
parties in connection with this case are not
thought TO be well founded, although the
grand jury meets again on Monday.
The times., 1899-12-09
CHARGED WITH FRAUDS.
Former City Officials OF Cleveland
Under Indictment.

Former City Officials OF Cleveland
Under Indictment.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. S.-The grand
jury ended its Investigation Of the alleged
frauds at the city hall, in connection with
the administration Of former Mayor McKis-
son, this Afternoon and found indictments
against four persons who were connected
with the former administration In respon-
sible capacities.
Among those indicted is Samuel C..
Brooker. formerly high official in the au-
ditor's department.
II is claimed that Brooker o. X. d fraud
uIent bills presented 70 the city by persons
who falsely claimed 20 have furnished sup
plies BrOoker vas arrested this evening
and it is expected that the other three WIZ
be arrested shortly,
The times., 1899-12-09
WIN THE INSURANCE CASE.
Heirs of "A Murdered Man Defeat Il
Cincinnati Company

BELLEFONTE, Pa, Dec. 8.-A suit TO
recover $1,5OO from the Union Central Life
Insurance Company of Cincinnati on a
life insurance policy has been decided il
the courts here in favor of the plaintiff
George Mex. Potter, late of this place,
was murdered in a lumber camp in Potter
county, Pa, in May, 1894 He was last
seen by his parents May 80, 1891. The
body was buried without Identification.
When application was made by Potter's
father for the redemption of the policy,
the insurance company claimed that the
supposed murdered man was still alive
somewhere in the West. In January, 1898.
the body was eXhumed and identified by
the cOwlick in the hair. The company
continued to fight the case. but the jury
has finally found a verdict in favor of the
dead mans father for the full amount of
the policy with interest
The times., 1899-12-09
Smashed in Theory only.

Qrom the Portland Argus)
The trusts have been smashed again in theory
by q court decision, but they will probably as
heretofore, survive the shock. The Supreme Court
Of the United States has decided by unanimous
opinion, that all trade combinations engaged
in interstate commerce which by concerted action
prevent competition and enhance prices beyond
a reasonable limit, thus restricting trade are un-
lawful and subject to the penalties Of the Sher.
man Antitrust law. This decision is clear and
explicit enough, but experience teaches that it is
one thing to promulgate laws against trusts and
monopolies and quite another thing 10 get them
honestly and rightly enforced.
The times., 1899-12-09
DIR. H. BAXTER WILSON INSANE
Rough Riders Physician Sent to the
Chester Asylum.

CHICAGO, Ill, Dec S--Dr- r. Baxter
Wilson has been sent to the Chester
ASYLUM for Insane Criminals. Dr.. Wilson
was recently convicted Of burglary. He
vas alleged TO have broken into rooms
In a hotel and 10 have stolen an OvercoaL
DR.. Wilson was once a well known ply
sician in New York When Theodore
Roosevelt organized the Rough Riders DIT.
Wilson was made surgeon of the com
nand and went 10 Cuba with it. He had
in his cell in the county jail letter which
he was fond Of reading and Tereading daily
IL was written to him By Governor RoOse-
veIt. and certified TO his services as sur
Eeon of the Rough Riders.
The times., 1899-12-09
An Incident in Jersey.

Trust methods could not possibly be
more clearly illustrated than they are
in brief despatch from an enterprlsing
town which IS sufficiently unfortunate
to be located in New Jersey. In this town
there are a number Of bakers. These
bakers decided TO form an association.
Their purpose in organizing was TO force
upward the price OF bread. But there was
one baker in the town mentioned who re-
fused to become member Of this Benevo-
lent Bakers Mutual Benefit Association
and he continued TO distribute his wares at
the usual price 10 the customers who had
long been supplied by him.
However, the other bakers of the town
we're not discouraged by this obstinacy
on the part Of the lone and Independent
bread man who was a complete association
unto himself They had learned a thing
or two while tarrying In Jersey where the
trust fourishes like whole forest Of green
bay trees. And they apparently knew all
about the clever habits and devices OF
amalgamated capital, for the lone and in
dependent baker is now followed about
the streets every day by a wagon whose
driver offers to give away bread All the
customers of the lone and independent
baker may have their bread without cost
on the stipulation that they decline 10
patronize the man who refused TO enter
the local combine.
The Benevolent Bakers Mutual Benefit
Association is not saying anything. but is
looking very wise According to the New
Jersey code, this appears to be strictly
legitimate. Il viii probably be contended
that the man who cannot afford to dis
tribute free bread should 20 out Of bust
ness. And when he does the benevolent
bakers little trust viii find a way to get
its money back.
The times., 1899-12-09
rhr Mhite nnn.e.

tT.ga the Cincinnati. Commercial TribuHe4
u afU soon Dc necessary % enlarge art re-
uadI ,Gc Writc House. And und. uhte'i.y tar-e
,sifT 5, frrnd ulenfv of ieanaells-s who eiU M
si,t upon The total demolition % the Hi'-oFlf
mansion, that Ii mas be replaced ss q SING.
bread piece of WCsa. with u1rs1ra r-f ana
fovrrr ,Iove that Against anyJaia- Cf that
sind Americans should protest. and .i r' 21--i-
tain sound. As IL stands now, tbs sti f'<e
IS q noble building. It can te eH-ai-e ~
editions i'm harmony with the present si5tr, anu
-1.t - III tIlt natd he done.
The times., 1899-12-09
ACCEPTS RED CROSS OFFERS.
An Equipment Goes From Russia to
the TransVnal.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec S.-The Russian
Red Cross Society has offered its services
10 both the Beers and the English The
British Government declined the offer, stat
ting that its own hospital equipment was
sufficient.
The Transvaal Government, on the other
hand, accepted the tender, and full equip
ment IS now ready II includes five doc
tors, four assistants, and eight sisters as
nurses. The Red Cross Commission has
voted 100 900 rubles for the expenses OF
the expedition
The times., 1899-12-09
The Astute Kaiser.

(From the st. Louis Globe Dem0crat)
The Kaiser is a better politician than are any
Of the men who run tie Berlin papers, and he sees
an advantage In getting an understanding with
England in view Of future events in Asia and
Africa. OF course, there is no truth in the re-
ports which make the United States party to the
Ge1nanic British entente, but that there is an
agreement beween London and Berlin in Asiatic
and African politics there is no room for doubt
The times., 1899-12-09
ANXIOUS ABOUT DEFENcEs.
A French Deputy Questions the Min
lister of Colonies.

PARIS, Dec. SIN the Chamber of Dep
uties NJ. Firmin Faure, referring to Colonial
Secretary Chambsrlain's recent speech
asked NJ. Decrais, Minister of Colonies. ii
the necessary measures had been taken to
put the shores Of France in 4 state Of de-
fence.
He also asked if the defences of the col
onies especially Siam. the Soudan. and
Madagascar, had been looked after.
The times., 1899-12-09
FRANCE CHECKED BY ENGLAND
VI. Etienne's Views on His COuntry's
Colonial Policy

PARIS, Dec. SIN the course OF a speech
in the Chamber OF Deputies today, NJ
Euenne declared that France was the only
nation possessing colonies that remained
stationary. The United States. he said, had
taken Cuba, and Germany had Won yeri-
table colonial empire.
France could make no colonial progress
in face of the attitude of England. who had
torn up the treaty of Zanzibar and stopped
the French explorer, Nixon.
In conclusion. he declared that France
had given England considerable territory
NJ Etienne Will ask the Government to con
struct railways in Madagascar and Da-
honey and to lay cables TO connect all
the French colonies.
The times., 1899-12-09
GoodLnyyn md Rad.
(From the Hartford Courant.)

ltFCIn the hartford ACul4ht-j
No Congress ever yet did SO much harm as
timid citizens feared it would. A great deal Of
folly works itself off in talk The so-called de-
bates, even when they degenerate into the most
futile and tedious essay-reading, are an inval-
liable safety-yalve. Foolish bills perish by scores
and hundreds every session. They are introduced,
they are referred, they are pgeon-holed, they die
without a squeak Only very small part Of
the mischievous legislation proposed ever reaches
the statute.bDOk
The times., 1899-12-09
A HUGGER AT LARGE.
gloucester, Pa, Has One of the
Species ON Hand.

Species ON Hand.
GLOUCESTER, Pa, Dec. S.-Gloucester
City gallants are keeping watch these
nights for Jack the Hugger, who has
been prowling about for the past week.
Several young women have had unpleasant
experiences with the hugger He follows
lone females until they reach a dark or
lonely spot and then makes advances to his
victim If he is repused he forces his
caresses on the unprotected female.
A prominent young woman living on
Hudson Street near Sussex, was attacked
on King Street while on her way home
Monday evening. Her cries brought
knight errant, who pursued the hugger for
some distance but was unable to catch
him.
number of young men have promised TO
thrash the hugger numerically if they
catch him, and are patrolling the streets
at night with that intent
The times., 1899-12-09
SWITZERLAND THE ARBITER.
Sitting in Judgment on the Franco
Brazilian Boundary Dispute.

PARIS. Dec. Sin accordance with the
treaty OF August Is, 1897, the French and
Brazilian Governments on December cho sc
the Swiss Government as arbitrator of the
territorial dispute between the two Coun-
tries. The documents in the case are very
yOlumihouS.
The reply of the French Government makes
one volume and includes three maps. The
Brazilian Government statement takes up
four volumes, and includes an atlas.
A decision is expected il q comparatively
short time.
The times., 1899-12-09
.n.tn1Innr nn nonest nennhiirnn

PARIS. Dec. S.-Count Boni de Cas'ei-
lane who married Miss Anna Gould ana
who is accused, with q number Of others.
of conspirlng against the State, testified to-
dav before the Senate sitting as a high
court of justice. He declared that be was
an honest Republican and that he had never
conspired against the State. He added tha,
he had never given money to aid the Royal
lists, as Police Inspector HenniOI alleged.
The times., 1899-12-09
A CONGRESSIONAL EXCURSION
Representatives and Senators 10 Vis-
IL Cuba and Porto Rice.

Many Representatives in Congress and
number of Senator's Will during the
holiday recess. 90 to Cuba and Porto Rico
with a view to obtaining personal tnforma-
,ion and direct impressions concerning
conditions in those Islands.
It is thought unlikely that any Congress
sional committee viii be appointed for the
purpose indicated, though when the qu5s-
lion of providing a form Of government
for Porto Rico arises This may be done
Il is most probable that the southern
trip viii be made by Representative on
ihelr individual account. and that the Pill
grfmage viii be in the nature Of mid
winter Congressional excursion.
The times., 1899-12-09
A FrenI, Kfftcn

Mr.. r : Glass, l27 East Baltimore Street
yesterday exhibited al the office OF the Sun an
-ight- legged kitten, which. having died a month
after it was born, is now preserved va alcohol.
The little kitten has black coat. iHtcr-persed
with white polka dots" Il has two bodies
but only one head. in which, however. are two
tongues. Two OF its legs c@tcud from The back
9i one Uf its bodies
The times., 1899-12-09
The latin RcpubIics.

IIlom thc Kansas IiIy Stlr)
As 20 the South American republics, so-calIed,
verge OF financial crisis: Peru and Bolivia torn
up by revolutions; Ecuador, preparing for a reyo-
luton; Colombia, civil war. and the bubonie
plague threatening all hands Trade, industry,
aud commerce are IN 4 state Of collapse. Stock
in Spanish American Governments, straight, is
cut OF the market.
The times., 1899-12-09
THE DETROIT AT COLON.
she VIII sail From That Port for
CartHEenn.

COLON. COLOMBIA. Dec 9--THe JaI-e3
States cruiser Detroit has arrived here. She
will sail today for the vicinity of Cartagena
The gunboat Cordoba will also sail for
Cartagena with 400 troops. Owing to the
press censorship, it is impossible TO send
full despatches.
The times., 1899-12-09
4 Ginning show.

CFram The ST Paul Pioneer Pres)
Some aut-czpausjon newspapers taik As il they
expected Paul Kruger not uu.y 70 fame the
British lion. hut % put him l Il cage and take
him arorud for exhibition purposes.
The times., 1899-12-09

Emilio Aguinaldo, although perhaps
beaten and crushed, as the veracious Otis
has frequently remarked has still enough
Of life within him to give an interesting
imitation of the wicked flea whom all men
pursue, but nobody will capture unless he
wants to get in the bad books of the man
In Manila. After being located in the
south, the little Tagal is again in the
north, and on the eve of being somewhere
else. Ultimately, no doubt he win get
away with what he has, but more i'm
portantly, with what he knows, and that
will be JOY to some people who need
not be particularized.
The times., 1899-12-09
where GuII:bIes are Ia Plenty.

IFTIIl IIe II-'lIlI-'! ~ -''''-'
The English company that IS being tHr1atd 20
extract gold from SEA water mighs be able t9 dss-
pose OF its bonds iu New NCr6-evsn though ~
scheme vas once woTSed in this country.
The times., 1899-12-09
nnnrnntIne Agninst Egrnt Rnised.

LONDON, Dec. S.-Italy and Malta have
raised their quarantines against Egypt.
The times., 1899-12-09

Isthmian Canal Commission. has expressed
the opinion that the immense amount Of
work to be done viii in all probability de-
lay the presentation Of that body's report
until December. 1900 This will give the
opponents Of the canal bill a breathing
spell, but, unfortunately, it viii likewise
afford them the time to recuperate and
reorganize their forces for determined
fight against an Improvement hat means
the revolution of Western Hemisphere
commerce.
Rumor says that certain powerful rail-
way interests are determined that the 18TH
mus shall remain uncut, that merchant
vessels shall be compelled to pursue the
old, roundabout routes, and that the same
/ useless and costly unloading an reloading
OF ships cargoes shall go On so long as
they can prevent the innovation.
Once upon time, there were stage
. coaches to carry travellers from place to
place, and, although we have no informa-
ton that the proprietors of these slow,
/ numbering vehicles organized themselves
into corporation to suppress the new
steam machine that was destined to make
them obsolete, they certainly did not want
the railroads ard they must, from the na-
ture of things, have been very determined
not to have them. If anyone is doubtful
OF the result of this determined conserva-
tism, there are numerous statistical works
which give in detail the railway mileage Of
the United States. While this is not per-
feet parallel, it is somewhat analogous.
The moral may be easily drawn by any
individual who 2aa discover The difference
between an eicphan: and an umbrella.
The TransvaaI and Orange Free State
Beers are reported to be quarreling bitterly
among themselves; but we would not sd-
wise the British generals to count too much
on that fact as being in their favor. AN
! the Beers are quarrelsome enough in their
natures but when Methuen and Butler be-
gin to advance, it will probably de discov-
cred that sufficient opportunity to indulge
| such procliyities will be furnished by them,
and that all the Dutch viii be united while
the fighting for Kimberley and Ladysmith
| is in progress.
The times., 1899-12-09

Admissions in the semi official Berlin
press tend to support the view that the
German Government has definitely with
drawn from its attitude of 1895, at which
time it insisted that the integrity of the
South African Republics should be main
tanned ASA matter of South African politl-
cal balance. The present position of the
Empire is stated TO be one of absolute neu-
trality, and non-interest in local results
OF changes, pending conclusion of the war.
It is time for Otis to get out his blue
pencil and his Imagination again Three
thousand insurgents are reported as ready
TO attack linus and Bacoor in Cavite pro-
vince, which places are defended by small
detachments Of American troops. 1t is
now fully seven months since Otis assured
us that he would not know what to do with
more than thirty thousand troops and that
the rebels would not make any further
serious stand in the southern provinces.
It used to be England in control at
Pekin; later it was Russia. Now we are
told that the power behind the Empress
Dowager's throne is Japan. A Japanese
official is foreign adviser to the Tsung-li-
Yamen, and the orb of the Mikado ap-
pears TO have eclipsed the Muscovy duck.
Behind Japan, again, it may be suspected
that the portly form of John Bull could
be seen if sought; and possibly there is
even a further tail to the processioni
The helmet of the Kaiser and the Star
Spangled raiment OF Uncle Sam may be
in evidence if properly hunted for. All
four. it is needless to remark, are gazing
at China through the open door
The times., 1899-12-09
CIRCULATION STATEMENT
Robertr-nnd TnImnre.

'ATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1883.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
PURELY PERSONAL

j. f. Fritz, of the City Meat
Market, is in Pueblo today on
business.
Mrs. Frank Martin, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, arrived yesterday for a
visit with her sister, Mrs. G. A
Hoyt.
Mrs. Rollins and two daugh-
tiers Edith and Grace, go to Colo
RADIO Springs tomorrow for an ex-
tended visit with friends.
Mrs. Lottie E. Davis, of Sapi-
nero, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Cramer for few days. She
is on her way TO Lima where she
has position in the schools.
w. III. Peabody, who has for n
long time time been employed as
prescription clerk at Hunter Pal
mer's, in Canon City, will be on
the force at Daniels dru, store
next week. Everyone likes Billy
and his Florence friends will be
glad to have him in the city.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
MARRIAGE MADE DIFFICULT.
HOW the Laws of France Interposs
Troublssome Impediments to
WedlOck.

The Temps, which is not always seri
Gus. has got two beautiful stories te
illustrate the difficulties of getting
married in France, says Pail Mall Ga
zette. gentleman arrived with hi,
bride-elect to undergo the civil cere,
mony. Where" asked the official, 81,
the certificate of your fathers de.
mise?' my dear sir" replied the
bridegroom, there is my father. aliv,
and we'll" But" retorted the other
your mother is dead. ard she is re.
turned in the lists as widow" The
bridegroom explained delica ely tha,
his mother had run away from his ia.
ther and preferred to give herself out
for widow. But" he said desper.
ntely, my father is certainly alive
He has no right to be. Officially he i.
dead. cannot marry you without
certificate of his demise"
Hard enough, one thinks. But the
other case is still harder, 1t happened
in Cayenne, where two convicts. EN-.
ployed as servants by the governor
got leave to marry. They went to the
marie, and the lady was asked if she
was spinster or widow Widow
she said. We'll" said the official. "but
have not the certificate of your first
husbands DEATH" Really" said the
bride, II thought it was not needed
why, 1t is an indispensable docu.
ment." The lady smiled. and referred
him to the record of her conviction.
ou will perceive, sir. that was sen.
fenced fer life for having poisoned my
husband!" That would seem o be suf-
hcient. in all conscience. Yet. as a
matter of fact. their married happi-
ness had TO be postponed till the acte
de deces could arrive from Paris.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-08
KINDNESS TO A MULE.
Humorousiy inclined Young On
ssr's Experience Proved
1t TO Ee Useless.

The mule was undoubtedly bad
mule. but Lieut.. Kellenberger, of bat
terry G, First Ohio light artillery, said
that his disposition had been ruined
and his confidence in human nature de-
stroyed by improper treatment, says
the Cincinnati Enquirer.
He had been mistreated," said Lieut.
Kellenberger; 81 will show you how
this mule should be treated" Then the
lieutenant, with the assistance Of ar
orderly. saddled the mistreated mule
in front of his own tent. The mule of.
fered neither resistance nor protest
The lieutenant patted him on the neck.
He needs kind but firm treatment"
said he. Then Lieut.. Kellenberger
mounted. The mistreated mule danced
three bars of two-step. executed an
individual hop. skip and jump with
each leg and projected Lieut.. Kellen.
berger into the air directly beneath
thorn tree.
Catch thatman-eating monster and
beat him to DEATH" said Lieut. Kellen-
berger, as the hospital corps assisted
him to his tent. Then several men
came out of company street and
erected tablet. reading thus: where
Kelley Fell, May 2s, 1885,"