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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
A GRAND FEAST of MUSIC.
Golden Jubilee of North American
SaenGerbUnd,

Cincinnati June 12-Last year Cincin-
matt celebrated the 25th anniversary of its
May music festival, this year the Golden
Jubilee of the North American Saenger-
bund. This International saengerfest meets
every three years. lis first meeting was
here in 1919. A large hall has been erected
especially for this golden jubilee, with a
seating capacity of 1850 and a stage for
chorus of 1900 The societies from Eu-
rope, as well as from America, will be in
attendance.
While the choral work of these societies
Is the distinctive feature together with
the German VO.ksong, yet there are
among the three soloists Miss Sarah An
derson, Mrs, Corinne Moore Lawson. Miss
Charlotte Maconda. Mrs Marshall Peace.
George Hamlin and Joseph S Baernstein.
There are now over 100 in The concert or
chestra, of which. as well as of the
chorus, Louis Ehrgott is director
There will be five concerts on the even
ings OF June 2S, 20 and 30, and on the af-
ternoons of June 20 and 80. Local COM
mittees have been preparing for the event
for months and the arrangements are the
most elaborate ever made in this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
BARROW TO PLEAD INSANITY.
Statements i'm His Behalf Being Pre-
pared Mt Little Rock.

Little Rock Ark. June 12-when the
final trial of George Barrowscomes up IA
New York on the charge of Kidnapping
Baby Clarke, a plea Of insanity will prob
ably be entered.
Strong statements have been prepared in
Little Rock tending 70 show that Barrow
is mentally irresponsible. These state
ments made by the parents and brother Of
the prisoner. aver that Barrow suffered a
very severe attack of typhoid fever when
a boy and his mind was never right at
terward. His brother in a statement,
says:
My brother was always considered by
me as not balanced in mind but since
his attack of typhoid fever in 1887. he has
on many occasions shown marked signs
of insanity. He was afflicted at all times
with the uneasiness and restlessuess
which accompanies Insanity. One who
was with him as much as / was would
notice 1t from his incoherent speech,
twitching of the muscles, acute nervous
ness and strange expression of his eyes.
4 school teacher will testify that he was
taken out of the public schools quietly on
account of symptoms of insanity dis
played.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
TnEAsURY's UNCLAIMED MONEY.
Large sums Due People who DO Not
Call for Them.


Cali for Them.
Washington Letter in New York Sun.
An Old treasury officer. who had been
50 long in his particular bureau that it
would be almost Impossible to fiji his place
acceptably. said: There is any amour,
of money due people who do not cal for
It in the United States treasury You
see, there have been ten great loans made
to the United States in the past sky
years The Oldest / ever had anything 10
do with was that maturing In 1887, / think
it was. IL is about all paid, but there
is still. nearly $4,000 in principal and in
terest due 10 somebody IL will probably
never be called for. And, speaking Of
that loan, there was a curious incident
connected with my last reference TO the
old books relating 20 II. II was while
Judge Folger was secretary. One morn
ing an old man came in. He was from
a New England state. and said that some
years before he found some old stocks or
bonds among the papers of an uncle. He
mentioned the name of his uncle, who had
been man of national reputation for abil-
ity and had a comfortable fortune for
those days-that is from 1920 10 1870 He
had come to the United States treasury
to find out IL the old papers were worth
anything. as they seemed to be United
states bonds. looked at them; they
were ten Of the old debt bonds, and were
indeed curiosities They were old and
yellow from age, but were worth. princi-
PAL an interest. $4,000 in gold, for there
was ten years interest due on them You
can imagine the old mans amazement
when / told him this.
why, / would gladly have taken S.
coo for them said he and l offered them
.orI lace
he rather suDercilousiy and contemptu-
ously declined to buy them at any fig
ure'
II took the old man In to see Judge Fol-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
SCHOOL MONEY saUANDERED.
Alaska Has an Official the People
Want to Get Rid of.

Seattle, June 12.-The report of the
United States grand jury sitting at Ju-
neau, Alaska, investigating educational
matters in the territories, has just been
received here
The report states that between 1884 and
1897, inclusive, %15,0OO was appropriated by
Congress for educational purposes IN
Alaska, which if ii had been industriously
expended ought TO have provided a school
system commensurate with the require
ments there, and would have done so had
not the genera agent of education wasted
the money in useless jaunts and in the
establishments of schools a places where
but few white people lived
The report accuses him of making false
statements in his official reports. and con-
cludes by asking the Secretary of the In
terror to relieve Alaska of this official.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
MIG SUIT roa NINE STOCK.
Charged Property Was Taken From
Man of UnsOund Mind.

NH"rSeu property was Taken From
Man of Unsound Mind.
Denver, Col. June ia suit was filed
in The United States court by John T.
Jones of Los Angeles, administrator Of
the estate OF the late Nicho.s c. Greed,
founder Of The Colorado mining camp
which hears his name, against David IT,.
Monatt, Waiter S. Cheesomau, Sylvesi e.
T. Smith, l.. e. Campbell, all prominent
mining men, and the Amethyst mining
company, Of waich they are sole Stock
holders, 70 recover a thlrd interest Ia the
mine. Gllegod TO be worth over S5,C00,(L..
according TO rs opera items since 1894.
In TIE b3l il is charged hat the de-
ferdants ccnspited 10 induce Creed. who
is said 10 have been mentally unbalanced,
10 give lh,m his stock free of charge.
the beneficiary Of the suit Dorothy creed,
Tie adopted daughter o. The dead miner,
about four years Of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
mon AFTER GnL's AssAnLANr.
sheriff Protecting HeImes Who AS
sauIted Two Girls.

sauIted Two Girls.
Auburn, Ind. June l2.-Jacob Helmes Of
Garrett confined in the county jail here,
may be lynched before morning
The prisoner is widower with three
children, ana the crime of which he is ac-
cused is the assault upon two daughters
Of James Smith, oged and Il years, re-
spcctively.
He.mes was arrested last night and Sher-
if Hathaway had great difficulty in .oGg
ing the prisoner in jail. because Of the
intense feeling OF a moo
Tonight one Of the hule girls died and
the news created a furoce Of excitement.
knots Of men gathering on street corner s.
and finally forming a big mob. with the
purpose of coming to Auburn. taking
Helmes from The jail and hanging him 10
the nearest tree
Extra precautions have been taken By
the sheriff, and tonight a big force of
deputies is sleeping in the jail.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
WILL CALL on THE BANKS.
They VIII BE Asked to Contribute TO
the Dewey Fand.

Chicago. June 12-Frank A. Vanderbilt
assistant secretary Of the treasury, whc
IS spending a few days in Chicago visit
irg his family. and who is chairman OF
the Dewey fund committee, says that tho
contributions are coming in rapidly, and
mat. he expects 10 see them come even
faster before long.
Circulars were sent out to about 500
banks few days ago in which each bank
was asked to contribute $40 making a
total desired banl, offering of $10J,93g.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
RAILROAD MEN AT OLD POINT.
Three Conventions to BE Held Tn
That Way This Week.

Newport News, Va, June ia large
delegation is expected to attend the two
railway conventions to be held at Old
Point Comfort this week. The National
Association of Master Car Builders con-
venes Wednesday morning.
Many of the delegates 10 the National
Association of Master Mechanics. which
meets at the same place next Monday.
have already arrived in order to be present
at the proceedings of the car builders.
Members of the National Association
of Local Freight Agents, which convenes
in annual session at Norfolk tomorrow,
have been invited to attend the Old Point
meetings
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRA ATS.
Feature of Convention wiz BE
JudEcship Contest.

Feature of Convention VIII BE II
JudEeshiD Contest.
Harrisburg, Ia, June l2.-The state
Democratic convention which conyenes in
this city on Wednesday may not complete
it's work before Thursday. The present
programme of the leaders is 10 hold ses-
sons on Wednesday and Thursday to
avoid a session OIL Wednesday night.
The feature of the gathering VIII be the
contest for supreme court judge. There
IS no less than a score of avowed cand.-
dates I'm the field.
The executive committee OF the state
committee met this evening and selected
William r. Brinton of Lancaster for tenn
porary chairman. Either ex-Gov. Pot
ierson Of Philadelphia or Charles ]. Reilly
Of WilEamspoTt VIII be permanent chair
man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
Lee ana GiIliIand Acqsittcd.

Hilsboro n NJ, June 12.-O,ivor Lee
ana James Gilliand were acquitted of
The murder Of Henry Fountain, the son
of Col. A. j. Fountain, shortly after mid
night. The jury was closeted but seven
minutes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13

hut the Whites and Towards Were
Soon Dispersed.

Lexington, KY, June IA Barbours-
vile special says:
The Whites and Howards planned an at
tack on the troops yesterday five miles
from Manchester, on the way to Barbours-
vile Thirty men followed out, twenty
Eve appeared az another point, and fifteen
at ano her, while other were in the knobs.
The plan was to attack from the rear.
The troops were hurrledly thrown into
line at the first signal. Capt. Caihoun' $
company. escorung the prisoners, threw
them under the embankment.
Capt. Wilson threw out skirmishers ana
a Gatling gun was placed for action. The
attacking party dispersed in all directions
and the troops arrived at Barhoursville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
BELLE ANDERSON CONFESSED.
Her La,vyer Hopes to Obtain cIemep

Her Lawyer Hopes TO Obtain CIemen-
cy OH This Account.
New York, June 12.-Belle Anderson to-
day turned states evidence, and on the
stand will tell about the kidnapping and
become a states witness. She made a
full confession.
Through. this confession the LAWYER
'.SScpes 10 obtain clemency for the woman.
He says she is dying from consumption
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
Raleigh win Issue Bonds.

Raleigh, n. c., June 12-Raleigh to-day
vot6G to .ssue 100000 of bonds for street
iclprovement and $4,000 for schools. The
Issue Will be thirty years. 3 per cent
bonds, interest payable seui-annually.
There were l,54i votes cast for, and 122
against the proposed issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
TRIALS OF RIOTERS BEGUN.
There Are About 300 Prisoners Now
Before the Court.

Wallace, Idaho, June B-The trials of
some 800 prisoners, who were charged
with completely in the riots at Wardner
on April 20, when the Bunker Hill and
sullivan mill was blown up with dyna-
mite by a mob of 1000 miners and two
men shot and killed, began to-day In the
state District Court, Judge Stewart pre-
gliding
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
ACCIDENT TO WILMINGTON.
The Gunboat Has Put Into Rio 70
Repairs 10 Her Shaft.

washington. June 12.--Advices TO the
navy department announce the Whining
ton has put into port at Rio TO undergo
repairs to a shaft. Authority has been
cabled 90 remain In port fifteen days. Off
Gals here do not regard the accident as
serious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
TO BE coNsEcRATED JULY =.
ArchbixhoD Barnada and BishOp
RIenx and Their Missions.

Archbishop Barnada and bishop
BIenIx and Their Missions.
New Orleans, June 12.-The Most Rev
erend Archbishop Chappelle received the
following cablegram this evening
Archbishop Chappelle, New Orleans
The Holy Father authorizes you to con-
seorate Archbishop Barnada and Bishop
Blenk on The second OF July, next. even
though the apostolic briefs should not
reach YOU in time. Cardinal Rampclla.
Rt. Rev. James H. Blenk, blshop-elect
of Porto Rico, was seen in regard to the
cahieoram which his excellency, Arch
Bishop Chappelle received from Rome. Ee
expressed both his great surprise and de-
light al the extra ordinary favor conferred
on the archbishop.
Most Reverend Francis de Paula Ear
NADIA is the archbishop-eie of Santiago
de Cuba He win arrive in New Orleans
shortly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
dominion Bent the Yankee.

Montreal, June 12-Last years Zawan-
haka cup winner the Dominion. ran away
from the White Bear Yacht Clubs chal-
lca.er. the Yankee, in the first of the series
of races TO be sailed on Lake ST. Louis.
The Canadian boat winning by ten min
utes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13

Three Coaches left the Track ana
Many Were Injured.

y
Many Were Injured.
Chicago, June 12.-As the Chicago Rock
Island and Pacific west-oound express
train pulled into Gereseo, L., 100 miles
south of Chicago, at $50 O'Clock last night
three cars left the track and crashed into
a stock train standing on a siding.
Fifteen persons were injured, the
through passenger cars demolished aud
the stock train locomotive disabled
The most seriously injured are: c. A.
Keeferss Chicago; Il. r. huntington, Blue
Island, IL, conductor; w. Fl. Smith, chi
cago, brakeman Mrs. "A. ber.au, New
York, arms and chest scalded; M. T.
Reedy, Chicago, postal clerk.
The cause of the accident has not yet
been determined. The injured were at
once taken 40 Geneseo ard cared f"r,
and an hour later three cars replaced
those demolished and the train proceeded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
POET THoMPsON's PORTRAIT.

dwelling Exercises at the UNIVERSE
ty of Virginia.
Richmond, Va. June Pat the Uni
versity of Virginia to-day a portrait of
the late John r. Thompson, the Virginia
poet, was unveiled. The speech of pre-
sentation was made by Hon. r. Walton
Moore, that of acceptance by Prof Thorn
ton. and that of appreciation by Capt. w.
Gordon McCabe of Richmond An ode,
composed by Rev. 3. D. Tucker D. D.,
was read by the author. Letters of APP
probation were read from various liter
airy men living North and South.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
WESTERN VICE PRESIDENT.
senator Allison Thinks He VIII he
a western RepubIIenn.

Chicago, June Ex-senator w. b. ALI
son of Iowa says the Republican leaders
of the West are becoming satisfied the
Vice Presidential nomination will come
West next time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
JOHNSON WON FROM FISHER.
But Fisher Soon Afterward Beat
JohnsOn's Time.

JohnsOn's Time.
Kansas City, Mo, June l2.-The match
race between John S. johnson of Minne-
apolis and John T. Fisher of Chicago was
decided at the Velodrome tonight. John
son won the deciding heat in the presence
Of 1000 spectators. His time for the mile
was 2:O7 rs.
The first heat at three miles, was won
by Johnson ON Saturday last.
Though Fisher was beaten in the match
race, he beat Johnson's time later in the
evening" when he won a mile event, pro-
fessional, of 2:O3 1-5. Ivy Lawson of Chi
cago was second, and Ben Monroe Of
Memphis was third.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
UPRoAR IN SPANISH CHAMBER.
The President Put ON His Hat and
Left the House.

Madrid, June 12-In the Chamber a vio-
lent debate srose over proposal to ex-
mel Senior Moretta. Considerable uproar
sccompanied the discussion and finally
The president of the chamber donned his
hat and left the house
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
MIR BLAND is MUCH BETTER.
His Condition Last Night Was Much
More Encouraging.

Lebanon, Mo-, June l2.-Mr BANDS con-
dition tonight is encouraging. His pulse
is stronger than for several days and he
has taken more nourishment than during
any time since his collapse ten days ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
TWO KILLED IN A SHOOTING.
Trouble Arose over Scandalous Re-
ports About "a Woman.

Dresden, Tenn, June Fin a shooting
near here to-day Henry Fowler, a we'll
TODD farmer, was instantly killed. John
Fowler. his brother, was fatally injured,
and man named Remain was dangerously
hurt.
The tragedy grew out of a scandalous
report connecting the names of Henry
Fowler and Remains daughter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
said ESQ to 500 Were killed.
Feels Sure lie VIII BE in Good
Health When He Gets Home.

HenIth " heh TIC Wets FOht'
Singapore June 1.--Admiral Dewey
landed to-day from the United States
cruiser Olympia, his flagship, to pay a
visit to the governor of the Straits Sett,e-
ments. Lieut. Col. Sir c b. II. Mitchell
at the government house. He was re-
ceived with military honors. On his re-
turn 10 the Olympia he was visited by the
governor.
Admiral Dewey says he feels sure his
health will be quite restored before he
reaches the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13

New York, June 12.-The arguments on
the writs of prohibition habeas corpus
and ccrtiorarl in me Molineux case was
postponed to-day until Wednesday,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13

vera Cruz, June 12.-There were forty
u!ne new cases of yellow fever here Sat
quay The death rate continues extra
0'ulnariiy large.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
GOVERNORS WHO WILL ATTEND.
Several Accept Invitations to Anti
Trust Convention.

Houston, Tex, June l2.-Gov. Sayers
has received acceptances of his invita-
ton to attend an antitrust convention at
81 Louis, Sept. 90 from Cows. Tanner of
Illinois. Shaw of Iowa. Bushnell of Ohio,
7ingree of Michigan, Thomas of Colorado,
Pointer of Nebraska and Bradley Of Ken
fucky
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
LAUNCHING WILL BE DELAYED.
Contest for America Cup VIII Cost
Upton About $1,000

London June 12.-It is said that Ameri-
cas- cup challenger Shamrock will not be
launched until the beginning of July. the
progress of the work on her being retard-
ed by the fact that her designer, w. Fife,
Jr.. is suffering from influenza
According TO estimate, the contest, from
first TO last, will cost Sir Thomas Upton
about 100000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
HE STICKS no THE OLYMPIA.
Dewey. Declined Invitation to the
Government House.

Singapore June 1S.-Admiral Dewey,
who landed yesterday from the cruiser
Olympia and paid a visit 10 the governor
of the Straits Settlement and Lieut.. Col.
c. B. H. Mitchell, declined an invitation
to stay at Government House, preferrius
TO stay quietly on board the cruiser The
admiral declines to be interviewed and re-
fuses all invitations to attend social func-
tionS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
SMITH WANTS TO RETIRE.

Colonel of Thirteenth Infantry Was
Overcome by Heat.
Manila, June 10. u:2O a. m.-Col. Alfred
T. Smith of the Thirteenth Infantry has
applied for retirement
He was overcome by the heat during
last Saturdays movement on Paranaaue.
II is not thought, however, that his con-
dillon is serious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
LEFT RUIN AND DEATH.
Continued from First Page.

Railway tracks are washed out in an di-
rections and trains have been unable TO
arrive or depart.
Two railroad bridges and mics of track
in the city limits are now being replaced
and repaired. All farms in the Lemon
weir valley are inundated and much dam
age to crops has resulted.
Killed Estimated at $50.
Milwaukee, Wis. June IA dispatch
was received here at ? a. M. from Jewett
Mills announcing the arrival there OF the
Wisconsin Central train.
A Mr.. Cutter in the employ of the Gen.
tral, sent a dispatch 10 local officers of
the road. saying that the town of New
Richmond was gone south Of Highway
bridge, and that the estimated number of
killed will reach $50.
Many Of the houses Mr.. Cutter states,
We're consumed by fire after the cyclone.
Many people were killed he says while
attending the circus, which was showing
there,
Said 25O to 500 Were KILLED.
Eau Claire, Wis, June 1.-Two men,
W. W. Beeby, a druggist aud Ed Lugert
travelling man from ST Pau who drove
form New Richmond TO Roberts and Eau
Claire and Chippewa Falls for medical
aid, said a tornado had struck New Rich
mond, and from $50 10 800 people Were
killed or seriously injured.
Trains Delayed.
Elroy. Wis, June 12-AH the Omaha
trains, fast mail and Chicago aud St. PAU
limited and Chicago and Sc Paul express
are behind the storm. These thrfe trains
due here before 3 a. m, viii not get in
before s or 10 o'clock in the morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-13
TiIIman stands Pat.

B. r. Tillman, South Carolina:
4 shall advocate the Chicago platform
Without taking out a single word, and
would add to ii strong planks against
trusts and imperialism"
James NJ. Head, Tennessee:
In my judgment the national Demo-
cratic convention in 1900 should reafirm
every principle laid down by the Chicago
convention iu 1896 without any trimming
or equiyocation and If possible in more
drect and unequivocal language.
The Democratic platform should also
oenounce in unmeasured terms the ac-
QUESTION of territory by force Of arms"
New York and virginia.
Frank Campbell of New York:
It would be impossible for me at this
TINE to answer definitely, for the reason
mat the conditions in this country are so
manageable and we have been making his
Tory SO rapidly since the Spanish Ameri-
can war, having added new territory and
increasing our responsibility"
Peter J. Otey of Virginia:
think that the reaffirmation of the
chicago platform is a certainty, and hence
me silver question can be no less promin-
eut in the future than il was in the cam
paisn Of 1896, though the fight against
trusts and Imperialism and militarism will
'e equally pronounced"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1899-07-27
t. T. wemott Dead.

T. 4. Wemott died at his home in
Kansas City on last Thursday morn.
ing, after q protracted illness. The
remains were brought to Butler on
Friday. The funeral services were
conducted from the M. Z. church,
south, by Rev. w. f. Jones, and
intermsnt was had in Oak Hill Gem.
etery with Masonic honors, followed
to the last resting place by a large
concourse OF friends.
T. T. Wemott was born in New
York November, 1926. He was mar
ried to Miss Ellen Walker at WOr-
cester, Mass in 1858. To this
union ten children were born, seven
of whom survive, two boys and five
girls; one boy. Arthur, q prominent
citizen of our town, now a member
of the city council.
Mr.. Wenott got the gold fever in
184s and went TO California, where
he renamed for FIVE yearr, return
ing to New York with six thousand
dollars in gold strapped around his
body. He went to Dubuque, Iowa,
in the fifties and for several years did
g successful wholesale business. He
went from the-e to Texas, where be
enlisted in the confederate army and
fought for four years. He came to
Bates county in the spring Of 1858
and purchased q farm northeast Of
Butler, which ne conducted success
fully until about twelve years ago
when be went TO Kansas City to live.
He was q member OF the Baptist
church for forty years and Mason
for thirty years. He was much at
tached to his church and lodge. Mr..
Wsmott was 9 good citizen, loving
and devoted husband and kind ard
indulgent father. He left many and
strong friends who join their sorrow
With the widow and children.