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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
MAY TRY TO HEM IN BOEps.
wiIkinson's Summary of the General
War Situation.

London, May 26.-Spencer Wilkinson, re-
viewing the situation at the seat of war
in South Africa for the Associated Press,
says:
Lord Roberts is keeping a tight hand
on all kilograms, in order not 10 disclose
his moves. After occupying Rhenoster he
pushed his left wing at once toward Parys,
where the Vaal river was crossed on
Thursday. The whole army seems 10 lave
changed its direction TO the left, as Gen.
Hamilton's original right wing to-day was
at Boschbank, half way from Parys to
the railway bridge at Vilkjoen's dri,t,
which is being watched by Roberts scouts.
"Gen. Hamilton probably crossed the
Vaal to-day, assisted, II necessary, by
march up the river of the force that cross
ed at Parays The whole force problb Y
will be across the Vaal by Sunday after
noon johannesburg then will be two
marches distant.
II suppose that Lord Roberts will push
on Gen Hamilton and Gen. French to
turn the Beers while Gems Tucker and
Pole-Carew will attack in front. The
Beers must be either enveloped or go.
Very special exertions will be made TO
cut off their retreat. II the Beers es-
cape toward Pretoria, Roberts will likely
follow swiftly and be at Pretoria in less
that week.
"The Beers say they have retaken He'll
bron. Gen. Roberts will neglect that but
will guard his railway. which l think he
will not wait to repair before going to
Pretoria.
Gen. Butler, at Laings mex. is eight
or nine marches from johannesburg, sup-
posing that the road is clear. Roberts
advance must take the Beers at Volks-
rust uneasy. and so will facilitate Bull
ier's advance.
"Gen. Hunter. when at Mafeking, will
be eleven marches from Pretoria. ana Il
is impracucable, therefore. for the Beers
to make any serious 'sistance at Preto-
ria, whore to wait. would mean to be
hemmed In between three British armies.
THE Boer plan is to retreat to the Ly-
denburg hills. which would postpone, but
CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
WILL INDORsIs COL. BRYAN.
hut New York VIII Not Accept the
Chicago Platform.


Chicago Platform.
New York, May 2-The Evening Post
says:
Ex-senator David B. Hill and ex-sena-
tor Edward Murphy had talk with FL
lott Danforth. chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee OF the Democratic State
Committee, to-day:
Mr.. Hill is satisfied with the results Of
his trip to New York. He has conferred
with the leaders OF Tammany Hall and
OF the Kings County Democracy, and II
was announced authorltatively before
noon that the programme for the State
Convention had been agreed upon by all
parties concerned The features of the
programme are;
First, the convention will indorse the
candidacy of William j. Bryan and rec
ognize him as our national 1eader;" sec
ond, the Chicago platform will not be af-
firmed; third, the delegates to the Nation
al Committee will not be Instructed.
One Of Mr.. Hills lieutenants who spoke
for him, gave this explanation to a re-
porter:
1--WE are all agreed that Mr.. Brayn's re-
nomination is a certainty, and that all we
can do is to fall into line. but we cannot
swallow the whole Chicago platform, and
1t is not necessary to do so. The Kansas
City Convention may modify that plat
form; so we can indorse Bryan and de-
clare that we win support the platform
of our party.
"As to the instruction of delegates, that
is neither necessary nor in accordance
with precedent. 1t is customary to In
struct delegates TO n national convention
only when New York has a candidate. 1t
has no candidate this year; so an ifdorse-
ment of Bryan is oil that can be req
sonab,y expected. We will go to Kansas
City as Bryan men, but we do not care
to be so committed that we cannot ask
for modification of the Chicago plat
FORM"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
BADEN-P0WELL WAS AFFECTED.
Thanksgiving Service Was Held at
Mafeking.

Mafeking, May 1S.-The entire garrison
paraded this morning to thanksgiving
service. Col. Baden Powell addressed the
men saying:
1--WE have been unable to fire volley
over The graves of our killed, being fear
ful of drawing the fire of the enemy's
guns"
To-day the garrison paid the last hon.
ors TO the dead, assembling in the grave
yard and bidding good bye to their fallen
comrades. After sounding the last post,
the garrison attempted to siog the ma
tional anthem, but could hardly be heard,
as the men choked with emotion. Col
Baden-Powell was deeply affected and ad-
dressed each unit separately He told the
town guard that those who wished would
be permitted to return to their civilian
avoeations To the Rhodesisn column, in
a characteristic manner, he said
We've kicked out the Boer protector
ate"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
AGAINST NEELY's MONEY.
Attachments Levied by the United
states Attorney.

New York, May 26 Attachments were
levied yesterday by E. K. Jones. district
prosecuting attorney in the Neely case.
against Gordon M. Buck also against the
clerk of the United States Circuit Court,
the West Indian Trading Company. the
Fourth National Bank. the Hide and
Leather Bank and the firm of Nicol, Ann
able & Lindsay. Neelys attorneys in pur-
suance of an order granted by Judge La
combe, to attach any property that Nicely
may own In this state
The attachments cover the $4,000 bail
which was deposited with che clerk of the
court and other deposits which Neely is
supposed to have at the above mentioned
banks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
APALACHIcoLA is IN RUINS.
SIX BLOCKS BURNED OUT OF THE
HEART OF THE TOWN.

Half n Million Dollars Worth of
Property Was Swept Away.
Churches, Residences, stores, the
Bank. the Armory, Hotels and Ice
Factory Are in Ashes-Telegraph
Ofice Burned Out - Lumber and
Lumber Mills Saved.
Apalachicola, Fla, May 26.-A disastrous
fire broke out in the residence of Mrs.
Broughton about noon Friday. 1t leaped
over to the Methodist Church, and from
there spread over the business portion of
the town.
were entirely consumed. The following is
but a partial report of the ravages of the
flames:
The Methodist Church, the residences of
Mrs. Broughton and Mr.. Willis Hicks,
offices of ]. H. Lovette & Co., the store of
Patton & Hall, and all intervening shops
to R. Collins store on the corner of Gen.
ter and Market streets.
The fire leaped across Market street and
swept up the buildings occupied by Drs.
Alexander Hoffman and Moore, DR.. Willis,
Messrs. Murat, Hendry and Rice, Warren
A. H. Hopp, E. A. Flateur & Co., DR..
Rush Lichenfelt, A. H. Gensberg, the res
idence of ]. S. Hitcherock, the Times Of
flee, John Cooks bar, and adjacent build
ings From here the fire leaped across
Center street and consumed everything
from the Central Hotel to the ice house
on the wharf. Everything on the water
front from the telegraph Office to Ruge &
Sons on Water street was consumed
Ruge escaped. The Custom House was
consumed, and very few of the records
were saved. The splendid armory, recent
ly built at cost of $4,000, was also de-
stroyed.
Loss Was Half IA Million.
The loss is $4,000, with 80 per cent. of
insurance.
The entire business portion of the city
was burned, including six business blocks,
two hotels, three drug stores, bank. new
$4,000 armory, Theater, Gladys build
ing. general store, steamboat wharves,
Custom House, four saloons, and sixty
other structures.
Not store was left. Very little of the
contents of the burned buildings was
saved.
The fire started on the river front. All
the big lumber mills escaped.
A brisk wind was blowing and even had
the fire department been a good one, it
is probable the flames could not have been
stopped.
The telegraph office was burned out, and
fuller details cannot be obtained.
Report From Tallahassee.
Tallahassee, Fla, May 26.-Private ad-
vices from Apalachicola are to the effect
that a devasting fire ragged there Friday
and into the night, sixty-six buildings
covering the water front and five blocks
were destroyed. Churches, the opera
House, armory bank, hotels, ice factory,
telegraph and express offices, railroad and
steamboat buildings and the newspaper
Office were burned. No lives are reported
lost
1t is reported that not business house
is left standing. The report says that
the fire started in small building, but
1t Is not said how. There is no estlma te
OF the loss and no information as to in
surance. Apalachicola is one Of the Gulf
ports, at the mouth of Apalachicola river
has 5000 population and is the county seat
Of Franklin county. 1t is a mill and
lumber town, but the mills and lumber
We're saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
LOOKING ron BoER SETTLERS.

Plans ON Foot 10 Bring Some of
Them 10 Southern states.
New York, May 26.-The Evening Post
say VS. to-day;
A moveneat is now on foot under the
supervision OF several Of the large rail-
roads Of tho South to induce the Beers
10 settle in certain sections OF the South,
The general prevalence OF the belief that
the war in the Transvaal can last but a
little while longer. has given an impetus
to the project to encourage the settle
mcnt in some Of the Southern states, Of
those of the Beers, who will rot submit
TO reconstruction under English Dominion.
1t Is reported In railroad circles that
definite plans are being shape to further
the possible exodus OF Beers to this coun-
try.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
LOOKS BAD ron BRYAN MEN.
Maryland Primaries Were Somewhat
Against Them.

Baltimore, May 2s.-Primaries were held
in eleven counties Of the state for the
selection of delegates to county conven-
tions, which will select delegates to the
Maryland State Democratic Convention.
While the majority Of the delegations were
uninstructed, the sentiment appears to be
that the Bryan men have been defeated.
Montgomery county instructed for Bryan
and Anne Arundel elected a full Bryan
delegation. The remaining nine counties
selected either split or anti-Bryan dole
gates
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
chief Of U. 5. weather Rurea
M'KINLEY TO VIEW ECLIPSE.
President and Party Want to See
What 1t Looks Like.

President and Party want TO see
What 1t Looks Like.
Washington, May $.-'The President and
party left Washington about 1870 O'clock
this afternoon on the Dolphin for trip
down the Potomac and to view the eclipse
on Monday, probably from some point off
Norfolk.
The movements of the boat, however,
are subject to change. 1t is not likely that
the President will make any extended stop
during the trip, preferring to spend nearly
all the time on the boat
The party will return to Washington
next Tuesday afternoon. 1t consists of
President and Mrs. Mckinley, Secretary
and Mrs. Hay, Secretary and Mrs. Root,
Miss Root and Master Edward Root, Gen.
Russell Hastings and Mrs. Hastings Col
Webb Hay s. pr. Rixey, Secretary Cortel-
you.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
SWEDEN TO HAVE NEW GUNS.
The Swedish Ministry Has Threaten
ed 10 Resign.

chrlstiana. May 2e.-The storthing
unanimously has voted credit 10 the
amount of 100000 kroner for new quick
firing field guns. 1t also voted 10000
kroner for the first instalment for fortif-
cations at Christiander.
The ministry has announced Its determl-
nation to resign. because the Prince Re-
gent has refused TO sanction the tonnage
iax bill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
INTERVIEW WITH CROKER.
He II stiIl for Bryan and Says He
Favors 10 TO l..

New York. May 26.--The Journal and
Advertiser tomorrow will print an inter.
view with Richard Croker. obtained In
London by William T. Stead.
Speaking of the political situation in
the United States, Mr. Croker declares
emphaticaiiy that he is for w. ]. Bryan
for President, and he believes Mr.. Bryan
win beat Mr.. Mckinley on election day.
lie says he also thinks Bryan is right In
sticl;irg to the 16 to 1 silver issue, but
declares that in his opinion trusts and
impt rialism will be the principal issues
of the campaign.
He says Admiral Dewey is not In tile
running for the presidency, though he
might do for a running mate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
CROSSED THE vAAL RIVER.
british Advance Force Went Over on
Queens Birthday.

London, May 2e. p. m.-The war Office
has received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
'Wolverhoek. Orange Free State, May
26.-An advanced portion of this force
crossed the Vaal river on the Queens
birthday, near Parys. Hamiltons column
is at Boschbank.
Our scouts are now at Viljoens drift,
on the frontier north of Wolverhoek. The
local mines are unjnjured and work is
going on as usual. There is no enemy
this side of the river.
Hunter reached Vryburg May "a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
INsINUATIoNs RIDICULED.
Gen. wood and Collector Bliss ON
the Cuban Customs.

GEN. Wood and Collector Bliss ON
the Cuban Customs.
Havana, May 2e.-when the dispatch
from the United States, alleging. on the
authority OF an official Of the Havana GUS
toms service. that grcss frauds existed IN
the Cuban customs. were shown to Gen.
Wood and Collector Bliss. as well as TO
others officially interested, they were rldi-
culed and repudiated.
Gen. Wood said;
1T 10 quite probable that this story
which is a canard, originated with dis-
charged official who has himself been ac-
cused OF fraud Collector Bliss has always
courted the fullest investigation with ref
erence to the affairs OF the department"
Collector Bliss said:
More than % per cent. OF the employs
Of the Departments are Cubans. From the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
Majority for Convention.

Richmond, Va. May 26.-Figures made
up tonight by the Dispatch on the re-
turns from Thursdays election. covering
Ive-sixths of che cities and counties in
me state. give a majority OF 1885 for
calling a convention to frame a new con-
stitution. The returns remaining TO come
IN cannot possibly alter this result and
the convention is assured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
WEATHER MAY BE CLOUDY.
but the Chances Are Favorable for
Good Observations.

Good Observations.
forecast:
East to south and southeast winds with
higher temperature are indicated for Mon
day morning over the path from which a
total eclipse of the sun will be visible. An
exact forecast of the cloud conditions at
that time. however. cannot now be made,
but it is fairly probable that partly cloudy
to clear weather win obtain. AS The district
where the major portion of the observa-
tions is to be taken is nearly AGO miles in
length, it is very probable that they can
be successfully made over the larger part
of it. Further special forecasts will be is
sued Sunday at 10 a, m. and p. m.
Willis l.. Moore,
Chief of II s. Weather Bureau.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
Inspector as Postmaster.

Havana. May 2s.--Director OF Posts
Bristow has appointed an inspector act
ing postmaster Of Havana. He says that
the Investigation into the postal frauds
is proceeding satisfactorily, but necessar-
ily 1t will take time TO complete II.
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time took charge of the department more
than 200 employees have been discharged
for fraud, among them members of some
of the principal families of Havana.
IF the customs official who Is now In
the United States who is quoted as max
ing charges of frauds, slack methods and
incompetency. will furnish me with infor-
nation to support It, / will gladly put mat
ters to the last ditch, irrespective of con-
sequences'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
CROSSED AT GRoBLER's DRIFT.


mined 10 Fight It Out.
Pretoria, May 2S.--An official bulletin
says:
THE British have crossed the Vaal at
Grobler's drift, near Parys.
The high level bridge at Vereening
has been blown up by the federals
Gen. Dntoit advises that the burghers
are coming forward in force determined
to fight to the end.
After retaking Heilbron the federals
followed the British as far as Wolve-
hook"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
ECLIPSE WORK AT NEwBERRY.
Cameras Deslsned to Catch 1T at All
the Periods.

Charleston, S. c., May 26.-Preparatory
to Mondays observations, Prof Bigelow,
of the weather bureau, with the party Of
astronomers at Newberry this state, took
photograp phs of the sun to-day with his
Clark telescope and spec al eye piece and
long focus camera. on Monday he expects
to take eight pictures.
Profs. Lembeke and Wattles of the
Brooklyn party, have a very large camera
of original construction giving an image
of the solar disc nearly an inch in diam
eter and capable Of showing enormous ex-
tensions of coronal .streamers.s Rrof. Lev
ison has device of his own for photo
graphing simultaneously inner and outer
corona. Prof. Serviss will devote his time
principally to naked eve observations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27

Frankfort. Ky, May 2s-chief Justice
Hazelrigg gave out a statement tonight
publicly declining to enter the raee for
the Democratic nomination for Governor.
This leaves Gov. Beckham the only active
candidate so far.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27
Made Fuil conressinn.

day night, made full confession to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27

CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
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THAT CUBAN INVESTIGATION.
RESOLUTION PASSED BY SENATE
PROVIDING FOR 1T.

and Instructs the Conn
mittee ON Relations with Cuba to
Go Into Every Detail of the Finan-
ces of the island, and Find Out
Just How the Money Has Been
spent-Committee to Sit During
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-05
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.
THE FAMOUS JASPER SPRINGS
1. ID. La ROCHE, Auctioneer.


On TUESDAY. the 5th day of June 1900
az ii o'clock, before the Court House door
In the city of Savannah, county of Chat
ham and state of Georgia, will sell to
the highest and BEST bidder, that beauti-
full property known sas Jasper Springs.
This magnificent property, consisting of
nifty (5W acres of land, more or less, to-
gether with all the improvements, viz:
large, three-story brick dwelling (cost
$1,000, barn, outbuilding, ETC., and a nice
dancing pavilion. The>pace in us present
condition would make an admirable pleas
ure resort or beer garden. Situated
about one mile west OF the City Elk
change, on Bay street, extended. and only
five go minutes ride from the city on the
electric cars. High, dry and healthy, sur
rounded by vast improvements which are
being developed continually, macadamzed
streets, electric cars nice residences, fac
tories and wharves. This is indeed the
ideal suburb of Savannah. The properly
can be sub-divided into $50 building lots
See map with auctioneer. This sale Of
fers inducements we'll worthy of consid-
Grafton New railroads entering the city
from this section will require shops ware
houses, yards and the location is emil
nently fitted for manufactures, being so
accessible to the railroads and steam
ship lines Jasper Springs is famous for
its historical value, Sergt. Jasper having
captured the British soldiers and rescued
the American prisoners at this spring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-06-05
CITY MARsHAL,s SALE.

City Marshars Office. Savannah, Ga,
June s. 1900. Under and by virtue Of exc
cution for paving WHEATON STREET
placed in my hands by c.. s.
Hardee. city treasurer, / will sell, as re-
quired by city ordinance, before the court
house, in the city Of Savannah, coun-
~ of Chatham, state OF Georgia, between
the lawful hours of sale. on the FIRST
TUESDAY IN JULY, 1900, the fcllewing
property dot and improvements ihereon).
to-wit Each piece Of property dot ard
improvements thereon), levied en- as the
property Of the person or persons whose
name or names Immediately precede the
description; all of the said property dot
and improvements thereon) situate, lying
and being in the city of Savannah, coun-
~ of Chatham, state of Georgia:
w. Brown, lot No "a. Johnston ward.
Henry McAlpin, lots Nos. ], 2, 3, 4, 3. 6,
7, Johnston ward.
Terms cash; purchaser paying for title
and stamps.
JOHN POWER,
CITY MarShaI
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CITY MAIRsHAL,s SALE.

City Marshal's ONCE Savannah, GA.
June 5, 1S00.--Under end by virtue OF eye
BUTTONS for paving LIBERTY STREET.
placed in my hands by G. s.
Hardee. city treasurer, / will sell. as
required by the city ordinance, before the
court house, IN the city OF Savannah.
county Of Chatham. state OF Georgia, be-
tween the lawful hours of eale, on the
FIRST TUESDAY IN JULY, 1900, the
following property dot and improvements
thereon), to-wit: Each piece OF property
Dot and improvements thereon), levied en-
as the property of the person or persons
whose name or names Immediately pre-
code the description; all OF the said D. OBJ
erty dot and improvements thereon) ST.
uate, lying. and being in the city OF sa-
vannah. ctAnty of Chatham state OF
Georgia:
Decker and Fawcett. lot No 0, Pulaski
ward
Terms cash; purchaser paying for title
and stamps.
y. JOHN POWER.
~cily Marshal
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ADMINISTRATIVE SALE.
BY ROHT. II. TATEU. AuctiOueer

Under and by virtue of an order granted
by the Ordinary of Chatham County, Ga.
l will sell on Tuesday. June 9th. 1900 at
public outcry, before the Court House
door of said county, during the legal hours
of sale. ell that one lot, corner Cuyler and
New Houston street lane being subdivis-
ion &C." of lot No. 5, Marshall ward hav-
ing a front of thirty-hve feet more or less
on Cuyler street, and an easterly depth
of sixty feet more or less on New Hous-
ton street lane; also lots Nos. four and
five. Block a." and lot three. in Block"I.,''
fronting on Walnut and Chestnut streets,
being a part of subdivision of North Ken
slngton tract of 512 lots, each lot being
forty by one hundred and five feet
Terms, cash, purchaser paying for
stamps and titles. JAMIE FILLMORE.
Administrative of Estate of Hattie ELL
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.
TRUSTEES SALE.
VALUABLE LAND FOR FACTORY
SITE
c. II. DORsETT, Auctioneer.

G. III. DORSETr, Auctioneer.
Under and by virtue Of an appointment
under power contained In a deed from
Frank III. Morse to j. e. Burgess, j. J.
McDonough and Moses Prayer, dated Nov.
,, 1896, and accorded in the Office of the
clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham
county, Georgia. Book OF Mortgages SITS.
folios 249. ct. seq, as trustee under said
appointment, will offer for sale, at pub
lie cutlery, at the Court House, in Savan-
nan, county of Chatham and state OF
Georgia, In the usual manner of trustees
sales, within the legal hours of sale on
the first Tuesday, being the 9th day OF
June, 1900, an undivided one-half Gs) in
terest In all that certain tract or parcel
or land situate, lying and being in the
city OF savannah, county of Chatham and
state or Georgia and known on the map
OF said city as lot number six (6), Spring.
neld plantation, containing four and one
hundredths a 1-1oO acres, more or less.
bounded ON the north by the Louisville
road, on the east by a road, on the south
py the right OF way of the Savannah and
Ogeechee canal and on the west By lot
number five (S), Springfield plantation. and
the improvements thereon consisting of q
two-story house and outbuilding. Terms
cash. purchaser paying for titles.
JAMES NJ. ROGERS.
Trustee.
N. B.-The land referred to above is in
the corner of the Louisville road ana
Magazine avenue, having over two huns
dred feet front on the former and over
seven hundred feet on the latter. The
Florida Central and Penlnsular Railroad
Is south of IL, and the Central Railroad
right of way separated from IL only by tiJa
Louisville road. 1t adJolns the box ans
basket factory on the west and the vast
Savannah trolley line passes a few vards
from IL.
N B.-The other half interest will slso
be SOLD at price to be stated at the sale.