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The morning news., 1899-05-03
DEMOCRATS CARRIED THE DAY.
HAYS ELECTED MAYOR of BALTI-
MORE by 5000 MAJORITY.

Easily Defeated the Present Repub-
Iican Incumbent, Mayor MaIster.
Wilmer and Smith Won by Like
Mniorities-DemOcrnt Have an
Overwhelming Majority in the New
COunciI-First Election Under the
New Charter.
Baltimore. May 2-One of the most ex-
citing campaigns In the history of BaitI-
more resulted to-day In a Democratic
landslide.
Thomas G.. Hays was elected Mayor by
nearly 5000 majority, over w. T. Master.
Republican, the present incumbent whiIe
his running mates, Skipwith Wilmer, for
president of the second branch of the CITY
Council, and James H. Smith, for con-
troller, were chosen by practically the
same figures.
In addition to these candidates at large.
the Democrats elected all of their candi.
dates for the second branch OF the city
Council. and eighteen of the twenty-foup
members of the first branch
To-day's election is the first under the
charter for Baltimore city. adopted by the
legislature last year, Under its provisions
the municipal elections are held in May
so as to divorce as far as possible munl-
cipal politics from state and national is-
sues. It also changes the term of the May.
or from two to four years. the terms of
the controller and president of the second.
branch OF the City Council being for n
like period
All Of the candidates elected to-day wilI
assume the Offices on the third Wednesday
of November. next.
There are several theories being advance
ed by Republican leaders and others 10
account for the surprising result of to-
days contest but the one most generally
accepted Is that those Republicans who
do not indorse the Malster administration,
instead of staying away from the polls,
voted the straight Democratic ticket
The city Is wild with excitement tonight.
but the best of feeling prevails.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
woMAN's MAD INFATUATION.
Mrs. HnSsoI Shot Mrs. Hickman Dead,
Then Killed Herself.


Stockton, Cal, May IA peculiar tra-
gedy came TO light here to-day when the
bodies OF Mrs. William Hickman and Mrs.
II. A. Hassal, clasped in loving embrace,
but both decd, We're found in room OF
lodging house. buffet having ended
the life Of each.
Mrs. Hassal had been morbidly infatuat-
ed with Mrs. Hickman for some months.
Last night Mrs Hassal told Mrs Hickman
that she was going to start for London
to-day and begged Mrs. Hickman to spend
the night with her.
Mrs. Hickman consented and her rela-
tives growing alarmed at her non-appear-
ance to-day. visited the lodging house and
discovered the bodies.
Mrs. Hassal had killed Mrs. Hickman
and then herself.
Mrs. Hassal came from London, Eng
land and called herself the Duchess,
claiming that her husband is a duke. She
became so madly infatuated with Mrs.
Hickman that her husband left her, but
the couple were about to be reconciled.
Mr.. Hassal Is the chief ranger of the
order of Foresters In this city, and was
supposed to be well TO do, but he has
been a waiter in a restaurant for some
time
Medical men are OF the opinion that Mrs.
Hassal was insane. The case Is similar
to one that occurred at Memphis a few
years ago.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
MADE A nRIGAD1ER GENERAL.
President Recognizes the Bravery
of Col. Fred Funston.

President Recognizes the Bravery
of Col. Fred Funston.
Washington, May 2.-The President has
appointed Col. Frederick Funston of the
Twentieth Kansas a brigadier general of
volunteers.
This appointment was recommended by
Maj. Gen. Macarthur and supplemented
very strongly in a cable dispatch received
yesterday.
Gen. Macarthur said that the services
of Col. Funston during the campaign, and
especially in the crossing of the RIO
Grande river deserve recognition such as
his promotion to be a brigadier general,
also that as leader of troops Col. Fun
ston was especially valuable.
The President recognizes the services of
Col. Funston and his first official act upon
returning to Washington was to make him
a brigadier general.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
JOHNSON TO ACT FoR JONES.
Will Take Charge of National Dem-
ocratic Committee.

Ocratic Committee.
Washington, May 2.-Before sailing for
Europe to-day Senator Jones addressed the
following letter to Mr.. j. G. Johnson, ma
tional committeeman from Kansas, desig-
mating him to act for the Democratic ma
tional committee during the absence Of the
chairman:
Democratic National Committee, April
20, 1S99.-Hon. ]. G. Johnson, Peabody,
Kan: My Dear Sir.-Bclng compelled by
the condition of my health to go abroad
for some months and Mr.. Walsh, secre-
tary of the committee, being absent IN
Alaska, take the liberty of requesting
that you shall act as secretary of the ma
tional committee until Mr.. Walsh's re-
turn, and to give such attention to the af-
fairs of the national committee, the or
ganization of the party, etc, as In your
judgment and discretion may be required
Very respectfully,
James K. Jones, Chairman"
The morning news., 1899-05-03
MEDALS ron VOLUNTEERS.
President Desires to Reward Those
in the Philippines.


washington, May 2.-The President has
assured several of his congressional visit
ors. from the West of his deep apprecia-
ton Of the services rendered by the vol
unteers, especially those who have remain
ed with their regiments since the proclaim
alton of peace.
He has said to these senators and repre-
sentatives that it Is his earnest desire to
reward. in some fitting way, the courage and
endurance of the volunteers who had the
right to be discharged upon demand, but
who have continued in the service and
materially assisted in bringing the Philip
pine war 20 a close.
II IS more than likely that there will
be provided a separate medal for these
volunteers which viii differ from the
medals Of honor, and yet be memento
Of the Philippine campaign and a recog-
nition of the governments gratitude to
those who have upheld the flag and sup
norted the government.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
DEpEw ON ROOSEVELT.
He Thinks lie VIII Vote to Seat SEM
ntor Quay.

Detroit, May 2.-senator Depew said in
the course of an interview to-day that he
did not believe Gov. Roosevelt will be look
ing for a presidential nomination next
year.
likely TO do with Senator Quay, he replied
that 1t was hard to say. III feel when
take my seat as | do now" said he, II
shall vote first for rule governing. the
case. applicable TO Republicans and Demo-
Gratis alike, and then vote to seat Quay.s
The morning news., 1899-05-03
''rHlNG TO DO WITH THEM.
""ioo Repudiates the Present
feace negotiations.

Repudiates the Present
Peace Negotiations.
1 ."'0h' May Representatives of the
INV Juh'a say they have received a
,7t ','' rom Aguinaldo dated April 30. in
-, 81 ne states his government has moth
uo with the present peace negotla-
winch he asserts are being conduct
d group of half-castes and Creo,es
h 81 81, e anxious for peace in the expecta-
vern,, ss.Ins high Offices under a new
.r7tor o' tlese men, Aguinaldo SAYS. are
Nv ors VI Inc Filipino Congress, where
gl,n9, 5SAaeavoring to outvote him.
r noa.'l '.''io added that he had had no di-
f,u ee d! ons with the Americans since
ss.d H.. H., Nlaloios, when certain proposals
oe'"een Mr.. d. c. Worceste-. OF
-enrls-.,..e.3 ..e3n Philippine commission and
Deaca. native Of Aguinaldo, looking to
Eeriro,, 0ased OH Independence wHh an
ana ard uisavows the present negotia-
c.. ana ma adds that under no circum-
. VIII he accept an American protec-
N'SVN'eh concludes with a contemp-
The morning news., 1899-05-03
PRESIDENT LOOKS FOR PEACE.
Believed Additional Information Has
Come From Otis.

Come From Otis.
Washington. May 2.-President McKin-
ley talked with his official callers before
the cabinet meeting to-day about the
prospects of peace in the Philippines.
1t is believed that some advices from
Gen. Otis have been received enlarging
upon the propositions which were submit
ted by the Filipino delegation, which have
not yet been made public, and which give
the officials additional information con-
cerning the situation. The President ex-
pressed the opinion that the end was in
sight, and he believes that the Filipinos
will not hold out much longer. He re-
CARDS the condition as most hopeful.
The fact that negotiations for peace are
in progress has stopped all talk of calling
out the $1,000 additional volunteers
The morning news., 1899-05-03
WOULD NOT BUY AIR LINE.
Southern Says the Price Asked for
1t Is Too High.

1t Is Too High.
Louisville, May 2.-The Southern Rail-
way has rejected the option given some
time ago by the holders Of the bonds of
the Air Line Railroad. The reason is that
the aggregate price is higher than the
company feels justified in paying.
The word that the option had been re-
jected was received in Louisville to-day
by Mr.. John Sites, who represents
number of holders of the bonds.
President Spencer and other officials OF
the Southern recently made an inspection
of the Air Line. The Southern has want
ed the Air Line for some time. BY ac-
quring it the company would have di-
rect line from st. Louis to the Atlantic
seaboard.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
HE WOULD PULL THE RopE.
what One Pittsburg Preacher said
About LYnchIng.

NUUHN ny FHFHINks
Plttsburg. May 2-One Of the hottest
discussions ever heard In the Plusburg
Presbytery took place at the meeting Of
that body at swissvale to-day, during
which Rev. A. d. Carlisle, pastor Of the
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, declared
that lynehIng under certain conditions
was justiiable, and declared that under
certain circumstances owing TO the slow
process Of Southern law, he would cheer
fully pull the rope.
Finally a mild substitute, condemnlng
mob law, without specifying any partic-
ular section Of the country. was adopted.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
Infantry Ordered Out.

Salt Lake. Utah, May "A detachment
OF 10 men of the Twenty-fourth Infantry
CcoloreD has been ordered from Fort
Douglas to Wardner. Idaho, and will leave
here at O'Clock tonight under command
of Mai. Thoms.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
RETRIAL BY COURT-MARTLAL.
Believed the Court of Cassation win
So Decide n.

London. May S-The Paris correspond
ent Of the Morning Post says:
Il am informed by a magistrate that as
a result of an informal discussion by the
judges Of the Court Of Cessation, 1t has
been ascertained that the court Is so even
ly divided that probably there will be. un-
der the least favorable conditions, only a
majority Of two against Dreyfus revision;
but as it is certain that there will be alb
sences owing to illness and other causes
the final decision VIII be swayed by Presi-
dent Ballot de Beaupre. who Is believed
TO favor a retrial by courtmaritaL"
The morning news., 1899-05-03
DEWEY HAS HEARD NO MORE.
Guam's Inhabitants COutented Under
the American Flag.

Washington, May 2.-The following ca
blegram has been received from Admiral
Dewey by the navy department.:
Manila, May 2.-Secretary Navy: I
cannot get further information concern
ing Gilmore and party now. AS soon as
this information is obtained l will tele-
graph. Information reached me to-day
from Guam, dated March 20: Tnhabi-
tants are quiet and contented under the
United States flag
When Will the Glacier depart?
Dewey"
It is stated at the navy department that
the Glacier will sail from New York May
Is for Manila
The morning news., 1899-05-03
GRAvEn DANGER THAN WAR.
Industrial Competition Now Threat
ems England.

London, May I'm the House OF Com
mons to-day, during the debate OF the
budget and the finance bill, Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach, chancellor OF the excheqher,
declared that Great Britain was now on
the top wave of prosperity, and should
reduce her liabilities to the utmost possi-
bic.
England, he said, now faced a graver
danger than war In the existing industrial
competition in coal and iron. Already the
United States produced both cheaper than
England, and were able to compete with
England in steel He asked, could Eng
land stand this? He declared the ques-
ton was very grave one.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
KILLED HIS THREE WIVES.
Hermann Found Guilty of Man
slaughter in Germany.

Bresiau, May 2.-The trial Of Hermann.
charged with the murder Of his three
wives. whose bodies he was said 10 have
walled up in a cellar, was concluded here
to-day. He was convicted Of mansIaughter
and sentenced to fifteen years fmprison
ment ana ten years loss cf civil rights.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
WAS WITHOUT ANY RESULT.
second Conference Between Otis ana
ArgueIeses:

4"anlia' May 3, noon.--The second con-
ference held this morning between Gen.
Otis and the Filipino emissar.es Col Man
ueI Argueleses and Lleul. Jose Bernal ter
minated without any definite results.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
WERE SENATE DOCUMENTS.
Atkinson Says Pamphlets Are From
Congressional Record.

Boston, May 2.-Hon. Edward Atkinson
vice president Of the anti-Imperialist
League of this city, was shown the WASH
Ington dispatch stating that the post
master general had directed that certain
pamphlets prepared by Mr.. Atkinson be
taken from the mails TO Manila
MIR. Atkinson said he had received no d.
rect communication from Washington
about the matter. He explained that the
documents were compilations Of facts ana
figures taken from the debates in the ma
tional House and Senate, and calling at
tention to points overlooked In debate.
by tho action of the Senate" Mr.. At
The morning news., 1899-05-03
THE PRISONERS HEARD FROM.
Gen. Otis Wires All Are Reported to
BE Doing Well.

"O'"' UTE " tNNS MI AEt NtDOFteu 10
BE Doing Well.
Washington. May S.-The following ca
blegram was received at the war depart
ment at midnight:
Manila, May 2.-Adjutant General,
Washington. List prisoners in hands in
surgents just received shows Lieut. Gil
more and seven enlisted men navy lost
from Yorktown and six enlisted men army.
three of the six wrongfully arrested in
January before hostilities commenced; all
reported to be doing we'll Beside the
above, two men in hands insurgents, South
and Capt. Rockefeller still unaccounted
for. Otis"
The morning news., 1899-05-03

New York. May 2.-The torpedo boat
somers, which was bought by the United
States In Germany previous 10 the war
with Spain, arrived here today on board
the Atlantic Transport Liner Manhattan.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
FOR THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
Plan for "a Soldiers Home for Fed
erals and Conrederates.

tTHlH """ VOHINUtFHttH'
Knoxville, Tenn, May 2.-P. Bell OF
sumtervlle, Ala. is in this city in the in
terest Of home for Federal and Confed-
crate soldiers which he proposes to es-
tablish at Sumterville
He will ask local @. A. r. and Confed-
crate organizations to make contributions
TO a f-milliou-dollar subscription for
the project. He expects to get another
half million endowment from the federal
government.
Local old soldiers are friendly TO the
plan, and will assist Mr.. Bell. From here
he will go to the Confederate reunion at
Charleston TO present his plan.
The morning news., 1899-05-03

Boise, Idaho, May @ Gen Merriam ar
rived to-day and has ordered Troop f,
Fourth Cavalry. stationed here, to proceed
to Wardner at once.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
WILL DE 80 FIGHT AT coNEY.
Police Board Denied License 10
the Sporting Club.

New York. May 2.-The police board To-
day denied a license to the Coaey Island
Sporting Club. There was a tie vote. This
is the club under whose auspices the
Fitzsimmons-Jeffrie fight was scheduled
TO take place.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
RaIeirb or for wilmington.

philadelphia. May 2.-The cruiser Rail
eigh steamed away from this city for Will
mIngtou, ~ c., to-day. Before leaving,
Capt. Coghlan and his officers expressed
their gratitude for their kind reception
here
The morning news., 1899-05-03

S suous reference to Col. ArgueIeses as a
spanish officer who has no more authority
: 10 aet on behalf of Aguinaldo than has
Luna himself. '''''- mas
The morning news., 1899-05-03
FOUND CYANIDE OF MERCURY.
Result of an Autopsy on the Remains
of II. c. barnet.

OF IT. z. HUrnet.
New York, May 2.-Prof. Witthahs has
completed his analysis OF the viscera of
the body Of II. c. Barnet ana has report
ed to the district attorneys Office that he
found a large quantity of cyanide of mer-
curry in the body.
District Attorney Gardiner. at the inquest
into the death Of Mrs. Adams repeatedly
connected Roland Molineux with the
death Of Garnet. Mohneux is now in the
Tofnbs accused Of the murder of Mrs.
Adams.
The morning news., 1899-05-03

Washington May 2.-President Mckinley
and party arrived here safely this morning.
The morning news., 1899-05-03
EXCITEMENT AT WARDNER.
Miners Threaten 10 Clean out a
Company of Regulars

Spokane, Wash. May "A telegram to
the Spokesman Review from Wardner. at
O'Clock p. m says that the miners union
threatens to clean out the one company
or regulars there tonight before reinforce
ments arrive. Great excltement prevails.
The morning news., 1899-05-03

THE law covering the case is ample.
What action might be taken-and the Of
fense is of the gravest character-is not
to be discussed. I do not believe there is
any intention to prosecute Mr.. Atkinson
as the matter now stands. The authority
to do so, however, is plain. He not only
attacks the President and the government
in the most virulent language and disputes
the national policy, but also calls on the
American troops to defy the government
Certainly this government is empowered
to stop or check as It sees fit, the circu-
latlon of these seditious publications"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-10-18
story of "rhc Lost Chord"

In London. in the early part of this
decade, Col Venting was frequent
visitor at the houses Of many of the
nobility. and became acquainted.
through his excellent knowledge of mu-
sic, with many of the best musicians
of the English metropolis
1T was while there" said Col. Wen
Ting, that first heard the story of
the birth of The Lost Chord, song
that has been sung In every quarter of
the globe. and which Will live forever.
If ever there was such n thing as in
SEPARATION, the song was inspired.
"Thcre are very few Euglishmen
who de not remember Fred sullivan,
the great comic star and brother of Sir
Arthur Sullivan. He played In all the
original Gilbert and sullivan operas
and has never been cquallcd. He was
later followed by George Grossmith.
zone day Sir Arthur Sullivn was no
titled that his brother Fred was very
i'll. He made every effort to reach the
house where his brother was lying at
the point of death, hut arrived too late
10 see him alive. The two brothers
were devoted to each other, and the
blow was bitter one for Sir Arthur
lie was closeted with the body of his
brother for two hours. at the eNpira
ton of which time he came down stairs
and went To the piano Throwing the
instrument open he began to play, and
the bar. The Lost Chord was evolved.
The composer sadly put his new com
position on paper and stored II away.
"rhe song is the wall of throhing
heart the grief of desolation. All
through Its beautiful harmony can be
heard the strain of grief. So profound
an impression did the association Of
the song with the death of his brother
make on Sir Arthur that he is said to
have. even at this late day. an aversion
TO hearing 1t performed. New York
sun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-10-18
SOME GIANT SCALES
New Ones That VIII Weigh Load
of 80 Tons.

Everybody Is perhaps aware that the
large scales upon which entire freight
cars with their loads of many tons are
weighed are considered immense, but
with MI their immensely Uncle Sam
has gone all the railroads in this coun-
try one point better, says the Washing
ton Times, by installing ut the navy
yard one of the largest pair of scales
In the country. This machine can out
weigh the largest railroad weighing
machine by fifty tons, and its results
must he accurate to the pound. while
railroad scales are considered good
enough II they approach anywhere
near Atty pounds of being correct The
new scales are placed ON the track go-
Ing south from the great gun shops
nu1 inst nI.nnuit" tho fH"@" ohon rbnV
are forty-cight feet long and twelve
feet wide, and rest upon II cement base
built upon long piles The ground is
somewhat low, and II was necessary TO
utilize the services of pile drivers To
secure II stable foundation, which is
one of the requisites of an accurate
weighing machine. The cost was about
$1,000.
Much of It's line and sensitive balanc-
NJ apparatus was manufactured for
HI'''it'i uN' III NV NEW iliu'hii's
the completed structure is considered n
model and marvel of modern mechan-
ism and American ingenuity.
la order to illustrate the accuracy of
the countcrpolsc of the machine to II
reporter the superintendent of the
yards and docks picked up n half brick
that was lying on the ground near by
and tossed II ON the huge platform of
the machine. He then consulted the
Ions brass lever in the reading box
along the side of the scales and found
thai the record of the of the brickbat
MIS- Just pound.
Turning to the reporter he said tina,
the machine was so sensitive that 4
could weigh anything from II pound of
SUGAR to trio of l3-lnch naval guns.
and weigh them accurately, though ii
will probably exc out long existence
ut the famous gunshop without having
the chance to weigh IN ounce of the
former. The capacity of the new
scales is lao tons. or double the ca
pacitA of the old scales which has just
been replaced. \ l3-lnch gun weighs
about 15tons. and II can be readily
seen that the new scales can weigh
two of the monsters. reclining on
forty eight foot track. and not tax Its
capacity To any great extent. All the
new guns of the navy yard will be
weighed upon these colossal scales.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1899-10-18
NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION AT
PHILADELPHIA.
Special Cheap Excursions via Phiiade Iphia
and Reading Railway.

lac National Export Exposition is
especially designed FOR he advancement
of American manufactures aud the cxten.
sion OF export trade, and at he same time
is vast school of insl,uc mn ia tho in
dust ial arts. ana one ot two visits lherto
cannot fail to be Of great ben, fit to any
one. ilhcr young or old, or of either sex
Besides the immense main building
with its several large halls devoted to ex
hibits and with floor space of twelve
acres, and the vast audit ,rium connected
therea it'll which has a seating capacity Of
nearly 6,000 where every day aud even.
ing are 2iv,ngiand concerts by celebrated
otchrsiras, magnificent organ recitals, etc.
there are two other buildings, tho Implo
men, Vehicle aud Furniture Building
and the Transportation Building. contain
ing exhibits, OF locomotives, electric cars,
both steam aud electric railroad equip
mentS, etc.
The Esplanade or avenue from main
entrance ia lined on each side with amusc.
meut attractions OF all kinds
Arrangements have been made by the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway TO sell
Spo ciai Excursion Tickets from this vi
entity to Philadelphia, on Oct Goth, Nov
Sd aud 18th at the low rate Of Single Fare
for the Rou, Trip (hut no adult Ticket
sold less than u cents) including adms-
sion coupon to the Exposition
These Tickets to be good going only ON
specified tain morning of sale, and good
returning on any regular train tho same
day
| In addition to above. Ten Day Excur
stems 10 Philadelphia will be run Oct lS
Nov. list, 18th and 92d. Tickets will be
sold including admission coupon TO the
Exposition at the rate of Single Fare for
the Round Tip, plus the price of admis-
sion, hut 40 adult tickets will be sold at
hiss cost than 81 90, Proportionate rates
| for children between 8 and 1e years OF
age.
Tickets good going on any train date
of sale, and good to he urn on any train
within ten days, including date OF sale
For full Information as to rates, time
of trains, etc, consult ticket agents, or
address Edison ] Weeks, Gen'l Passenger
Agt, Philadelphia.