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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
NEW CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
How CIassifica lions viii Be Made In
the MINIS.


Washington, April 5.-Assistant Secre-
tary Vanderlip has issued new regulations
governing the civil service appointments,
promotions and transfers in the mints and
assay offices of the United States The
positions are arranged under five general
misunderstanding, clerical, mechanical,
trade or skilled, positions below classifi-
cation and another not yet promulgated.
The scientific and clerical positions will
be filled after competitive examinations,
but without registrations, while the me-
chantcal trade or skilled positions will be
filled after a slight educational test and
registration examination. The educa-
tional test will be letter writing, arithme-
tic and plain copying. The registration
test will consist of rating persons accord
ing to age, character as a workman and
range of experience
Physical qualifications will be also con-
sidered. Credit will be given for appren-
ticeship and work as journeymen Grad
yates of technical schools will be given
credit in lieu of an apprenticeship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
The Races at Bennings.

Washington, April 5.-The results of the
races at Behring'S to-day We're as fol-
lows:
First Race-Six furlongs Charentus, 7
TO 5, won, with Alice Farley, TO ) and
out second, and Color 20 to l. third. Time
Ill.
Second Race-Six furhongs Ben Viking.
u to l, won, with Boney Boy, 8 TO and
3 to 8, second, and Prestidigitatrice 20
), third Time 1:16 2-5.
Third Race-Hurdle, mic and a half, over
six flights of hurdles The Lost Chord,
10 to l, won, with julius Caesar, to l and
Z 10 5, second, and Mordecai, TO 10, third.
Time 2:571a.
Fourth Race-Half mile. The Amazon,
2 to ., won, with Prestige, Il to 5 and out.
second, and Shamokin, 10 to 1, third. Time
80 20
Fifth Race-Six furlongs Tyrian, 6 to
s, won with Tinker, to l and to l. Sec
ond, and Tallahassee, to l, third. Time
ZIG.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
wATTERsoN SPEAKS OF CRIsP.
Statement About the Latter Was Not
EditoriaIIy Sanctioned.


Albany Ga, April }-Hon. Henry Wat
terson, who lectured here tonight, gave
out the following statement:
THE impression has gone out that the
statement recently made by a correspond
ent of the Courier-Journa, that the late
Charles F. Crisp was 'scheming for a SEN
atorship when he died, was an editorial ut
terance. Especially has this idea been
unduly magnidAd e by, sceFt ain s ,neYsp apef $
whose admiration for Charles f. Crisp
lacks a great deal of being equal to my
own.
The truth of The matter is. the stale
ment over which so much commotion has
been raised was made by a correspondent
acting on his own responsibility. and uot
sufficiently edited. The pretense that it
was editorialiy sanctioned is absurd. for
no one who keeps in touch with Georgia
politics could fail TO know that Mr.
Crisp's unanimous election was matter
of but few days when he died
The matter is so trivial that ordinar-
lily | would not notice it, but while SO
journing here for few days in The sec
ton of Georgia where Mr.. Crisp lived. 1
cannot permit ii 10 go unchallenged."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
BALL WILL BE TONIGHT.
Guards Han VIII BE Scene of
Beauty and GaIety.

N"NEHH man VIII be scene OF
Beauty and GaIety.
The big bah of Post Of the Travellers
Protective Association will be ven TO-
night az the Guards Hal. Presi sent Max
Krauss and the other officers and commit
teenen have been working ike beaver.
In. the interest of the BALI and Il cannot
be doubted that il viii prove a resp!en-
dent success. The band of the One Hun
bred and slxty-frst Indiana REGIMENT
VIII be on hand, and officers Of that AMI
the other regiments in the city will at
tenc.
Interest in the event has been constant
ly on the increase, and a great crowd will
be had Tho management Of the affair
has thus far been excellent, and il is
needless 10 say chat 1t WI be continued
during its actua. progress Those who
have the bali in charge are as follows:
Floor Commitec-Messrs. A. NJ. LET
fer. chairman; NJ. S. Guckenheimer Wal
ter Lilienthal II. Sundhe mer. w. e. Vim
son, II. Rosenheim, Hugo Frank, L. r.
WHY c. j. Herman. J. s. Smith, Alfred
Fanu, Albert Enrich, w. w. Starr, Jr.
and J. S. Lowenstein.
Reception Comm.ttee-E. A. We'll. chair
man.
Honorary COMMUNICATION. Herman My
ers, chairman
Entertaining Committee Henry l.
Smith, chairman
Committee OF Arrangements 90 Max
Krauss, chairman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06

Roberts family In the Three Brothers
acl. The double trapeze act of the Jen-
niers was very good. The scene where
Col Tom Powers oniers the den of the
big man-eauug lion Wal,ach was per-
haps the one which excited the most i'll
tercst.
Mr. Harris offers clean and reputable
entertainment, which can be enjoyed by
all without any moral misgivings. To-
day will he the last opportunity to see the
show during the present season. Both
afternoon and night performances viii be
given
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
REVIVED TO FoRETELL HIS DEATH
jersey Youth, Reused From Coma,
Predicted His End.
From the New York WorI

From the New York World
Bridgeport, N. j., April When George
Gray, a young boatbuilder, was taken IN
early this week he lapsed into a state of
coma from which his physician was an
able TO arouse him. His aged mother nurs-
ed him.
on Wednesday Gray suddenly awoke
from his unconscious state and gazed
about the room in bewilderment. When
his eyes finally rested upon his mothers
eager face a look of Intelligence came
upon his and he seemed to realize that
he was not still dreaming. With a deep
drawn sigh he said:
Mother, what day is this?"
"This is Wednesday, my son." she
said, fastening to smooth his brow.
"Weil mother, l shall die on Friday,
goood-by."
The patient at once passed into the
unconscious state again and before dark
ness settled last night he was dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
NEW MONUMENT TO LINCOLN.
To Be Put Up in Springfield and to
Cost SI,OOO,O0O.

Springfield. ILL.,, April 5-The House
committee on appropriations adopting the
suggestion of Chairman Curtis to-day, pre-
pared a bill providing for the erection of
a new Lincoln monument in Springfield to
cost 81 900. OF this amount 100000 is to
be appropriated at once for the commence
ment OF the work; Congress Is TO be re-
ouested 70 appropriate $4,000 and 100000
is 10 be raised By popular subscription
The bill was reported to the House at
mis- evenings session. and has advanced
10 eecond reading.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
HAD RIGHT To BEAT HIS WIFE.
One Judge Who Agreed with "a BEL
Iigerent Husband.

St Louis, Mo-, April 5.-A de-
csion was rendered by Judge
Peabody in the City Police Court
to-day that under certain conditions a
husband has the right to beat his wife.
The case was of one Kretzer, who was
charged with beating his wife because she
would not agree with him in the man
agement OF their children.
Judge Peabody said, in passing judg
ment; I'm this case the wife was more
guilty than the husband, for trying to
contradict and thwart her husbands win
in the presence of the children and set
ting them a bad example, which he had a
right to rebuke. There are times when a
wife irritates her husband to such an ex-
tent that he cannot control himself. and
uses his hand and fist. As long as no Sc
rious harm is done, I don't believe in
punishment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
NORTH BECKER INDICTED.
Charged With Obtaining Fraudu-
lent Naturalization Papers.

Richmond, Va, April Sin the United
States District Court here to-day the
grand jury brought in a true bill against
Moritz Becker for obtaining fraudulent
naturalization papers, and a separate in
dictment was brought in against l. Becker.
Sam Stern and M Rosenbloom for con-
spiracy in obtaining the said papers from
the Hastings court of Richmond
Messrs Stern and Rosenbloom certified
to the clerk of that court as to Becker's
residence in this country, and the prose
cutting attorney contended that during the
time they claimed that Becker was a resi-
dent of this country he returned to Russia
and lived there several years. Becker is
a native of Russia whose alleged wife
and children we're recently denied adms-
sion TO this country from Russia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06

Burglars Went through Cash Draw
ers and Took ii Few Dollars.

McRae, Ga, April 5-BurgIars made
a small raid on the postoffice here last
night which is in the store of A. S. j. Nc
Rae, and robbed The cash drawer Of both
the store ard postofice, getting $40 or Sl2
in small coin, a few dollars worth of
stamps and number of small articles
from the stock of goods. Fortunately
they did no. bow The safe.
They effected an entrance by boring
through the back door There is no clue
to the perpetrators.
The Confederate Veterans of Telfair
county met in the court house yesterday
and elected Col. ". j. William, j. D.
Stewart, c. c. Oliver. and R. D. Cameron
as delegates to attend the reunion in
Charleston, and Mss Hortense Jones
sponsor, and Miss Ida Cameron, maid Of
honor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
BIG FIRE AT KNOXVILLE.
The Loss $4,000, Half of which Was
Covered by Insurance.

Knoxville. Tenn. April GA $4,000 fire
started in the business center of the city
at midnight. The fire originated in the
feed and seed store of E. S. McClung &
Co., and soon spread to the wholesale wills
ky house of Houseley Cate & Co., thence
to ]. d. East, tobacco, cigars and com
mission merchant; thence to the Davis
Furniture Company.
The stocks of McClung and Houseley
Cate & Co, are total losses. aggregathg
$4,000 and $4,000, respectively. The four
buildings belonged to c. NJ McGhee, and
are damaged TO the amount of $4,000 The
loss on the furniture and commission
stores will aggregate another $4,000 The
insurance is approximate ted at $4,000.
At 2:9O o'clock the fire is under control
and no danger of spreading exists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
COMPANIES TO BE SUED.
Charged with Violations OF the
Antitrust Act.

Washington, April 5.-By direction OF
Solicitor General Richards, with the an.
prevail of Attorney General Grlggs a bin
in equity has been prepared by United
States Attorney William E. Bundy, bring
ing action 10 the United States Circuit
Court for the Southern district of Ohio
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Fue
Company of Cincinnati, and fifteen Other
companies or corporations. miners, or pro.
ducers and shippers of coal and coke. FOL
violations Of the antitrust act OF July 2
1890
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
LOUIsVILLE's SPRING MEET.
Important Stakes Announced for
Next Months Races.

Louisville, KY, April 5.-Secretary
Charles F. Price of the Louisville Jockey
Club tonight announced the following as
the dates of the big stake races to be run
during the Louisville spring meeting;
May 4, the Derby; May 3, Debutante
stakes; May 6, Louisville handicap: May
s. Blue Grass stakes; May 10. Mademoi-
selle stakes; May 49, Frank F'ehr stakes
May 10 Wenonah stakes May II, Pre-
mier stakes; May 49, Juvenile stakes; May
20, Kentucky Oaks
Mr.. Price made the prediction last night
that the racing season in Louisville this
year will surpass that of any previous
year, the weather permitting.
He is led TO believe that by the begin
ming of the meeting between $50 and 600
horses Will be quartered at the track
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
CITY BREVITIEs.

The quarterly meeting of the Republican
Blues will be held tonight at the regi-
mental armory.
on the arrival of the Florida Central
and Peninsular train this morning six
tramps were arrested by Policeman Con-
molly and sent 10 the barracks. Five OF
them were negroes and one a white man.
Policeman Connolly pulled one Of the ne
groes OUT from under a coach.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
Two Damnge suits Settled.

The damage suits Of Mary Dooley and J.
s. Kerr against the Savannah, Thunder
bolt and Isle OF Hope Railway have been
settled out Of court. ana the suits with
drawn. Mary Dooley sued for 5000, while
J. s. Kerrs suit Was for $50.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
TO DEEPEN SOUTH PASS.
Steam Navigation Boards ResOIu-
lions to Congress.

New Orleans, April 5.-The National
Board Of Steam Navigation devoted the
day to enjoyment, being guests at a steam
boat trip along the harbor front and a
banquet at West End.
A brief business session adopted resolu-
tfoas urging Congress to afford immediate
relief to the commerce of the Mississippi
valley by deepening South Pass. where
the requisite twenty-six feet depth has
not been maintained lately.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
Baseball at Richmond.

Richmond, Va, April 5.-There was no
crowd at the park to-day, the breezes
were too cold, and all told there were not
more than 100 people on hand The game
was a good one. The score was Richmond
6, Washington g. Batteries-Goodwin.
Bishop and Fanmlller; Steelman and Hess;
Dineen, Baker and Farrell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
Wall Service Via. Miami.

Washington. April 5.-The existing postal
contract for service between Miami Fla,
and Havana, Cuba, has been ordered con-
unued in force from April TO June 30 next,
and the contractor Is now required to sup
ply Key West with the malls on the trips
from Miami to Havana.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
NICKEL PLATES LAST DAY.
Large Crowds at Both Performances
Yesterday.

'''' > - '"T NJ TIUIH FtTIOFmHn e =
Yesterday.
The Harris Nickel Plate show gave two
very successful performances yesterday,
large crowds being in attendance at both
the afternoon and night performances. At
night il was necessary to cut short the
sale of tickets as no more people could be
accommodated.
The show offers a number Of entertain
ing features. Among those which seemed
to please the crowd most last night were
the four pony riding and driving act
by little Eva Roberts; the balancing trap
eze act by Mallette and Roberts, and the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
MADE 4 BREAK FOR LIBERTY.
IncorriEibIe Girls Armed Themselves
with Knives

chlllicothe. Mo. April 5.--Twenty-hve in
mates OF the state Industrial home for in
corrigible girls IN this city, made break
for liberty to-day, armed with butcher
knives and other weapons. They drove
back the lsiards. but weIc finally run
down and captured b. the police after a
long chase.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
MORMON ELDERS IN SESSION.
south Carolina Represented by FL
der Cleveland.

Charleston, S. c., April 5.-The annual
conference of the Mormon elders engaged
in missionary work in The Southern states
assembled here tonight. There are TWEEN
~ delegates present and the conference
will last two days. Elder n. e. Rich
is presiding at the meeting and routine
business is being attended to.
South Carolina Is represented by but one
delegate. Elder Cleveland of Seneca. Utan
Idaho, Mexico. Arizona and other South
ern states are represented in the gather
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
GEN. CARPENTER REPORTS.

Will Soon Take Charge of the Post
at Fort MCPHERSON.
Atlanta, Ca. April BRIG. Gen. Gilbert
S. Carpenter lieutenant colonel of the
Seventh Infantry, who is soon to take
command of the post al Fort Mcpherson
is expected TO arrive 10 the city within the
next day or two He reported for duty bv
wire al the department of the Gulf to-day
from Fort Wayne. Mich.
The horse and field property belonging
70 Gen. Carpenter, which had been left
at Admission, Ala, at the time he was
stationed there, reached Fort Mcpherson
to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
OFFERED $4,000 FOR HIS VOTE.
wilson Says That ex-Representative
Byrne Approached Him.

ny EhC
Harrisburg. Pa, April 5-The bribery in
vesugating committee resumed its inquiry
this morning in an effort to complete its
work this week.
William D. Wilson of Westmorelard. who
testified al a previous meeting Of the com
mittee that he was twice offered 5000 to
change his vote from Col Huff to Sena-
tor Quay-$5OO cash and the balance after
he had voted, and then declined to give
the name of the person who made the al
legged offer. was the first witness called at
to-days session.
Mr.. Wilson at fist refused to give the
name of his alleged tempter, but after be-
ing threatened with arrest for contempt,
said il was Representative John p.
Byrne. of Scottdale.
The rest of the testimony to-day was not
of a startling nature.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06

base Ball Men Had Good Practice mt
ChurIestOn

Charleston, s. c.. April 5.--Manager Day
and members of the New York Ball Club
sailed for home to-day on the CLYDE Line
steamer Algonquin. The Giants have been
In training quarters here for three weeks
and Manager Day expresses himself as
entirely satisfied with the work done and
their present condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
Judge stewart Dropped.

Harrisburg, Pa, April 5.-The anti-Quay
Republicans to-day dropped Judge Stewart
Of Franklin county, and cast their votes
for ex-congreFsman George y. Hun Of
WestmoreiaEd county There was no cleo
ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06

Charlottesville, Va. April 5-Princeton
turned the tables on the University OF Vir-
ginia at the larters grounds to-day taxi
ing the game by score of IS to 8. Bat
teries: Peiere and Kafer; Pinkerton and
Garter and Male
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06

Pawtucket, r. l., April SIN the election
here to-day the Democrats elected six out
OF the eight candidates on the legislative
ticket.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
slow work Getting a Jury.

Canton. o.. April 5.-The work Of secur-
ing jury 10 Try Mrs Annie ~ George
FOR che murder Of George D. SAXON
which has been In progress for Two days,
= stlI incomplete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-06
REV. JOHN n. PREsTRIDGE.
iditor of the Baptist Argus Heard
at the First baptist.

at the First baptist.
Rev John N. Prestridge Of Louisville,
Ky, preached a strong and helpful SER
mon at the First Baptist Church last
night. Mr.. Prestr!dgo Is an old friend Of
pestor Jordan. He IS now editor of the
BAPTIST Argus, published at Louisville
Mr.. Prestridgc is a very striking man in
his appearance a clear and forcibe speak
er. and entertaining thinker, and one OF the
sweetest spirited men in all The land lie
will give Savannah end the Georgia Bap-
tist Convention a special edition of his
paper next week.
Rev John A. Wray, pastor of the Baptist
Church at Milledgeville will preach at the
First Baptist Church tonight al 8;l5
o'clock Mr. Wray Is a young man of unus-
ual ability and oratorlcal power. He Is all
so a very successful evangelist, having
labored with some of the leading evange-
lists Of the nation.
Mr. Wolfsohn OF Atlanta, who has
charmed so many In Savannah by his sing
ing, VIII have charge of the song service
The public Is cordially invited. The SER
vice is preparatory to the meeting, which
will be conducted by Rev. Henry Marley
of IOIfdon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-02
NEW SPANISH MINISTER'S PLANS.
consular Representation OF Spain
TO lie Rc-EstabIishcd mt Once.

WASHINGTON. June 1.-The Duke de
ARGOS; the new Spanish Minister. to-day
plans manner " ans
AS to the treaties he said: "There is
~, ~ purpose, so far as know. to take up
.he matter OF new treaties al once. At
, last 1 nave given II no consideration
mus far. and / do not know that either
vi ~, me governments has outlined its plans.
~ course, there will be need OF new
Iredties OF commerce.. navigation, extra
dition, and the like but il remains to be
determined what they will be. and when
they will be taken up"
The Minister was asked as to the plans
Tor fe-establishing the consular represen-
tation of Spain I'm Leading cities Of this
country. Cuba, and Porto Rico. He said
II would at once be re-estab.ished. and
that some Of the consuis- general were Sc
Iected. A consul-general will be establish
ed at Habana.
The Duke de ARGOS says the only seec-
lions made thus far are Senior Navarro
as Consul-General at New York city, and
Senior Petinto as Consul at New Orleans.
Senior Petinto was at New Orleans up to
the outbreak Of the war, when he went
to Panama. and has since remained there.
Speaking generally, the Duke de ARGOS
said he was glad TO come back 10 Ameri-
ca. for. Notwithstanding all that had
occurred. he was still an admirer OF TINS
country, its people, and its institutions.
Arrangements were made for the pre-
sentation OF the Minister TO President
Mckinley on Saturday next at il ~ NJ
IL possible, Mr.. Storcr will be received In
Madrid at the same time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-02
DU Patty DE CLAM UNDER ARREST.
seriously Implicated by Recent Pro-
ceedings In Dreyfux Case.

PARIS. June I'll a. M.-Lieutenant-
Colonel Du Patty de Clam, seriously i'm
plicated by the recent proceedings before
the Court OF Cessation as the probable
instigator of some of the forgcries that
have figured in the Dreyfus affair. was
placed under arrest at half-past o'clock
last evening Thursday and taken to the
Cherchc Midi military prison.
The officer sent TO arrest him visited
the house thrice before he found him, and
declined to give any information as to
why the arrest was made.
The Libre Parol (anti-Droyfus) publish
es letter this morning from Du Patty de
Clam to the Minister of War, NJ. Krantz.
protesting against "the attacks of which
l am the victim" and claiming the right
10 be permitted to prosecute his calum-
majors, or, as an alternative, asking "the
favor Of a trial by some court or other"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-02
TROOPS FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
Ten Thousand Volunteers Way he
Called For.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June Ire
plying to the inquiries of the Secretary
OF War, General Otis telegraphs that he
is still of the opinion that $4,000 troops
will be necessary for the control of the
Philippines" Secretary Alger took Gene
raj Ous's cable to the President. and
after a conference with him. stated that
the text OF the dispatch would not be
made public. 1T reafiirms General Otis ;
estimate. made some time ago" said the
Secretary, that 10000 men would be sui
fcient to cope with the situation. As
! stated yesterday, the regulars now on
the way or under orders to 30 ID the
Philippines will give General Otis about
2A,O0O or 5000 men, after the withdrawal
OF the volunteers.
where will the additional 5000 men
come FROM" the Secretary was asked.
"That has not been definitely deter
mined as yet" he replied. I'VE may
take the additional troops asked for from
the regulars now located in this country
cuba, or Porto Rico, or 1t may be found
advisable TO muster in volunteers"
In case ii is decided to call for yolun-
teers. will the call be for only 1900 or
for 10000 men,
IF volunteers are called for" said the
Secretary, "the call will probably be FOR
10000"