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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
CHICAGO's GREAT WELCOME.
Fuily 100000 People Saw and Cheer
Ell Admiral Dewey,

Chlcago, May 1.-To-day's celebration
the first in America at which Admiral
Dewey could be present on the anniversa-
ry of the battle of Manila bay, was worthy
of the famous victory.
Fully 100000 people were gathered along
the line of march Of the days parade and
for four hours the Admiral was busy bow
ing Acknowledgements Of the cheers that
met him from all sides.
When the parade entered the thckly
crowded streets down Town the Admiral
met with his real reception, and it was
most enthusiastic. The cheers made prac-
tically one continuous roar. The sidewalks
We're packed from curb to walls, and win
dows along the line were crowded. No
other guest of the city of Chicago has ever
been given such welcome.
On the steps of the Art Institute on
Michigan avenue were gathered 300 young
women, a number of them clad in white,
being so placed as to spell the word
Dewey"
They sang "See, the Conquering Hero
Comes" and the march was stopped un-
til the song was finished the Admiral ex-
pressing great pleasure.
Naval, military and civic organizations
followed the carriage containing the Ad-
miral through miles of streets decorated
with flags and bunting and with models
of the cruiser Olympia made from various
material, the most popular practice being
to outline the cruiser in colored electric
lights.
Women threw flowers from windows of
high buildings, the sailors around the
AdmiraTs carriage picked up many bou-
quets THAI had missed their mark and
fallen in the street The Admiral rose
repeatedly TO bow acknowledgements.
After traversing the business section of
the city the parade was reviewed by Ad-
miral Dewey in the presence of thousands
of people wedged in a literally solid mass
for blocks on either hand.
There was luncheon at the Union
League Club and at s p. m. Admiral
Dewey and his aides were the guests of
the University Club, while Mrs. Dewey
and the members of the Womens Recep-
ton Committee were entertained at din
ner by Mrs. Arthur Cation. At II p. m.
Admiral Dewey and his party visited the
Naval Reserve Veteran Association ball
at the First Regiment Armory.
The stand from which Admiral Dewey
reviewed the parade projected from the
unfinished postofiice building in Jackson
boulevard. number of women tainted
in the crush.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
BOERs NOT CAUGHT IN A TRAP.
Churchill Describes the Operations
Near Thaba Nchu.


London, May 1.-Winston Churchill, tele-
graphing to the Morning Post from Thaba
Nchu, April 2S and describing the opera
tions there, says:
Yesterday afternoon, upon the with
drawal of British demonstrations on both
fianks OF the enemy, the Beers pressed to
close quarters and Kitchener's horse were
unable to eyacuate their positions until
midnight. The suspense caused great anx-
iety.
To-day's operations were intended to
drive out or intercept the Beers. They
occupied a wide horseshoe of mountains,
with the convex face toward us. Gen.
Hamilton succeeded in crushing the Beers
on the right and opening a road for Gen.
Dickson's cavalry brigade, which dashed
through and hunted the enemy from ridge
to ridge. shel,ing them with horse artil-
lery.
"At last we arrived at the rear of the
horseshoe and the Beers, in parties of 200,,
could be seen within the enclosed space.
running about like rats in . trap. Dickson
hoped to make a bag and he signalled to
hamilton regarding the situation. Hamil-
ton came at once, bringing up every SOL
dier he could find.
Suddenly, about 4:s0 O'Clock the Boer
army, nearly 1900 strong, moved out OF
the horseshoe and began marching north
east. 1 had never before seen such an
array of Beers. Their order was so reg
ular that at first 1t was believed they were
Gen. Gordon's cavalry brigade But they
quickly opened with artillery on Dickson.
"At the same time the BoerG who had
escaped earlier in the day from our imsg-
ined trap, returned in force on Dickson 8
left and rear with two guns. In these cir
cumetances. Dickson resolved to retire,
and he withdrew just in time"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02

Defendants an GOebeI Case VIII Not
lie Tried at Frankfort.

Frankfort, Ky, May 1-After hearing
the testimony of about forty witnesses
and brief arguments by counsel for both
the prosecution and the defense. Judge
Cantrell granted the petition of FIVE of the
defendants. charged with completely in the
Goebel assassination for change of venue.
Those who joined in the petition were
Republican Secretary of State Caleb
Powers, Capt. John w. Davis. Henry r..
Youtsey, Harlaud Whitaker and Richard
Combs colored.
The attorneys failed TO agree upon what
county the cases shall be taken TO. The
defense suggested Bourbon county, where
the next term of court begins the second
Monday IN June. The prosecution object
ed on statutory grounds and suggested in
stead q special term of court In either
Woodford or Scott counties for the trials,
Judge Cantrell took the matter under ad-
visement and will decide tomorrow.
The hearing of the proof in the mo-
tions for bail for these defendants and
also for w. II. Culton, who did not ask
change of venue, will begin tomorrow,
and according TO the present outlook, VIII
take up the remainder of the week and
will be practically complete so far as the
available evidence on both sides is con-
cerned. The routine proceedings of the
court were mainly tedious and uninterest-
ing.
All the witnesses who testified in the
matter of the motion for a change OF
venue were Democrats. The common
wealth rested its case eat $3.50 and the de-
fense, through Col. Nelson, moved that
the change of venue be granted on the
testimony of the witnesses for the state
the defense declining TO introduce any
witnesses. though large number had
been summoned for that purpose. The
motion was argued at length by Col. r.
C. Campbell and Judge Williams for the
prosecution and by Mr.. Kinkead and Col
Nielsen for the defense and was granted
at the conclusion of the argument.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
KENTUCKY's GOvERNORsHIP.
Argument Concluded Before the su-
preme Court.

pFeme Court.
Washington, May 1.-The Supreme
Court resumed its hearing to-day IN the
Kentucky governorship case, w. o. Brad
ley, former Governor of that state. being
the only speaker. He appeared for Gov.
Taylor
This the first contest the state had ever
had over that office, would never have oc-
CURED, he said, but for the Goebel law. He
argued that Taylor's title was complete;
that he was not only de jure Governor
but de facto Governor as well, and that
overy step that he had taken as Governor
was Officially good under the law.
On the point of jurisdiction he contende1
that the pending case is very similar to
that of Thayer VS.. Boyd OF Nebraska, In
which Jurisdiction had been assumed. He
met the argument OF Gov Beckham's 3
counsel that an Office was not property
by quoting authorities to the contrary.
In a case like this of the governorship
there was no such thing as an appeal 10
the people. The adjudication was neces-
sary.
Under the state constitution the Legis-
lature was nothing more than a board Of
contest. This was a special power, and
ID was limited by the constitution. If
this limitation was transcribed the act
was tyrannical, and such the speaker
claimed the act of the Legislature in this
case to be. He challenged the method
observed in drawing the board and lack
of sufficient notice. He argued the Leg
islature had no Jurisdiction. alleging ae
one point the failure of the contest notice
TO state the ground Of contest under the
law. The Legislatures finding he at
tackled as irregular and void. He closed
with an appeal for recognition by the
court.
The court took a recess until the 14th
instant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
SAVANNAH. GA. WEDNESDAY, MAY

force commanded by Gen. Botha in per-
son. Re.nforcements reached this force
during the day. and directed French to
strengthen him during the night from
Thaba Nchu. This he was able TO do, as
the number of Beers in the neighborhood
of Thaba Nchu had considerably decreas-
ed In addition to these troops Hamil-
ton should be reinforced during the day
by Broadwood's cavalry and Bruce-Ham-
ilton's infantry brigade.
Hamilton mentioned that his casuals
ties yesterday were about thirty.
'Maxwells brigade of the Seventh Di-
vision yesterday occupied Vlaksontor's s
Schauskraal, row of kopjes, without
meeting with opposition. But the mount
ed infantry were engaged for some
hours"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
TWO MEN SAVED TWO GUNS.

Heroic Work Done in the sanna's
Point Disaster.
London. May IA letter from 'sergt.
Parker, who is believed to be one of
those just decorated with the Victoria
cross, describing the Sanna's Point dis
aster, is published to-day. He says:
I'm galloping from the spruit my gun
was overturned and every horse was shot
/ got up with No 4 gun and we remained
three hours under the most terrible fire.
In five minutes / had lost two complete
detachments, and only Gunner Lodge
(also decorated with the CROSSE and my
self were left TO work the two guns, he
at one and / at the other. We remained
al the guns, loading, laying and firing by
ourselves and brought both guns out Of
action by ourselves. We have teen rec
commended for the Victoria cross"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
MAFEKING IS HOLDING OUT.
Town Responds CheerfuIIy to Lord
Roberts Request.

London, May /. AIS p. MA dispatch
from Mafeking. dated April 20. says
''The Beers have been busy for several
days blowing up the railway southwark.
There was little firing during the past
week.
"The town will respond oheerfully TO
Lord Roberts request 10 hold out for an
other month.
Fever is rife. but otherwise the health
OF the garrison is good and all are we'll"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
JUDGE SPENCE USED FISTS.
Resented Charge Made by Donald
son, His Opponent.

Ashburn. Ga, May Judge w. N.
Spence Of the Albany circuit, running Tor
reelection, and ]. e. Donaldson, who is
"a candidate for the place, engaged in a
Joint debate at this place to-day.
In the course of the debate Donaldson
said Spence lied. and red hot fist fight
resulted. Donaldson was pretty badly
used up. while Spence escaped without
damage There may be further develop
ments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02

SUGAR REFINERY For TAMPA.
Company Incorporated With n Capt.
tai of $I,O0O,OOO.

Tampa, Fla, May 1,-Northern capital
lists. after thoroughly examining the lands
in the vicinity of Tampa, organized a
company for the purpose of planting sugar
cane on a large scale, and refining the
raw material.
The organiza ton, which Is known as
South Florida Sugar Planting and Refin-
Ing Company has now received articles
of incorporation, under the New Jersey
laws.
The company is capitalized at $1,000 =
600. and has just placed 100000 worth of
bonds. A lerge sugar refinery is to be
erected in Tampa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
More Beers Reach st. Helena.

jamestown, st. Helena, May 1.-The
British auxiliary transport Bavarian has
arrived here from Cape Town with 1893
Boer prisoners. All are in excellent
health. They will be landed as quickly as
possible, although the wharyes are block
ca with stores owing to the insufficient
transport inland.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
GEN. wBEmLEWs SUCCESSOR.
There Are Already Five Candidates
for His seat.

Montgomery. Ala, May 1.-Gov. john
sion has decided to order a special cleo
tion In the Eighth district for a successor
to Gen. Wheeler at the date of the regular
election in August.
Judge Richardson of Madison, Hon.
Jesse Brown of Jackson, Hon Sam Black
well of Morgan. Hon. Wilson Brown of
Colbert and Paul Hodges are understood
to be candidates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
cnhInet onlccrr of Peru.

Lima, Peru via Galveston, May 1.-The
Peruvian government has appointed Post
Captain Melton CarvaJal to be Minister
OF War. Col Domingo Para assuming the
portfolio OF state. Congress has been
convoked In order TO secure a session in
July
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
CLOSING IN ON MAFEKING.
Beers Were RepuIsed From SOUTH
western Forts.

western FOrta.
London, May LADY Sarah Wilson.
telegraphlng from Mafeking April 10,
says:
''The investment is SO close that no
runners have entered or issued forth for
ten days. There was terrific lombard
ment on April IL, but with the exception
of destroying some houses, 1t was harm
less. The Beers then made a determin-
ed attack on the southwestern forts,
which was successfully repulsed.
"The Beers have formed a new laager
on the south. Many horses are dying of
horse sickness. Trees are being cut down
for fuel. The garrison is now eating the
ambulance oxen, reserving the mules un-
til the last. The daily ration is now six
ounces of gritty oat bread, a pound of
bully beef and a quart of skilly."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
spAS,ARDs' TINE EXTENDED.
Given six Months I'm which to Deter
mine Their Allegiance.

mine Their Allegiance.
Washington, May 1.-The President has
Issued a proclamation extending for six
months from April II, the time allowed
Spanish subjects I'm the Philippines, to
designate their allegiance in accordance
with the treaty of Paris.
The proclamation recites the fact that
a protocol providing for the extension
of the treaty of Paris article, relative to
nationality. was signed at the state de-
partment, March 20 last, by Secretary Hay
and the Duke de ARGOS, the Spanish min-
ister This protocol which forms the body
of the proclamation, merely declares that
the TWO powers are desirous of extending
the time within which the Spanish sub
jects In the Philippines may make their
deoarat tions, setting out no reason for
the desire The explanation is that the
state of affairs in the archipelago Is such
that 1t Is practically impossible to record
the Spaniards IN all portions OF the group.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02

Washington. May by direction of the
President Capt. James A. Logan, Jr.,
assistant commissnry Of subsistence, y.
$. ", has been honorably discharged
from the volunteer service OF the United
states. his services being no longer re-
Quired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
BoERs GOING TO wINBURG.
British Made the Retreat to Brand
fort Too Risky.

Bloemfontein, Monday. April 30.-Most
of the Beers retreating from Wepener
and DeWetsdorp are going to Winburg,
as the large British force at Thaba Nchu
renders a retreat 40 Brandfort risky. Re
ports are current that Bradfort may be
abandoned without fight.
A general order has been published
awarding the Victoria cross TO an officer,
a non-commissioned officer and a gunner
of @ Battery of the Royal Horse Artil-
lery for gallantry displayed during the re-
cent fighting at Sanna's Pose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
( -----s--<p---s
Roberts Jury Disagreed.

Salt Lake, Utah. May 1.-The jury in
the case OF Brigham II. Roberts, on trial
for unlawful cohabitation, disagreed and
was discharged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
Boer Activity in Natal.

Ladysmith, Tuesday. May 1.-There Is
renewed activity among the Beers on this
side OF the Dralsensburg mountains. Prep
arations here to check Off advance are
complete.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
SWEPT BY MOUNTED TROOPS.
Roberts Preparing His Front for an
EARLY Advance.

London, May 2.-The Bloemfontein cor
respondent of the Times, telegraphing
Monday, says:
1.-The fighting at Thaba Nchu is of a
desultory nature. The whole front is now
being swept by mounted troops. prepara-
tory to a definite forward movement for
which the forces may now be termed or
ganized."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-02
10 bring Vars. wilson's nody Home.

Smia.,ahzas, May 1.-The United States
,ra,iitiIs transport Burford, on which the
nc,., 'l'1lus OF Mrs. Wilson VIII be borne
north arrived Tonight. and the body was
''Seu on board with due ceremony.
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
Tornado in West Point.
Especial Dispatch to The Times. J


WEST POINT, VA, November 50
About 9 O'Clock in the night tornado
struck this town, coming in a south
west direction and following a ZigLaG
course The first building OF prominence
injured was the colored public school
building, then there Were several smaller
houses blown down, fences, etc. Mr.. WIN.
II. Bell. of Bland Bell & Brother, had
his house entirely destroyed furniture
splintered and curtains. etc, are UP
trees. Mr.. and Mrs. Bell We're out of
town fortunately. Three servant girls
Sleeping in q new out house, We're turn
ed over in the house.
They made their way unhurt through
the hole in the roof broken by theafallins
chimney. The tornado kept on Mjuring
the white public school and everything
in its track until it struck the Academy.
There the roof and upper porch We're car
ried away and the sides blown in on the
wind side. Some of the boys were walked
by the bed falling and the headboards
breaking off. sheets. ETC., We're blown
away up the river, not soul was hurt
in the slightest
The school building used for recita ton
rooms was half blown over. The town
has offered rooms in the public school
building to Prof. Walker to continue his
school, and the people in town have kind
ly opened their houses to the school.
The wind is still very high and weather
threatening. and more damage Is feared.
There was no insurance SO far as known
against wind. The town is considerably
stirred up with excitement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
.STREET-CAR MILL
BEFORE COUNCIL
Battle of the Two Companies for
Takes Rights on Main Street
Place Tonight.

Nothing has so aroused the masses of
the people of Richmond as the war that
is being waged Dy the two local street.
car companies is regard TO rights on Main
Street, which question Will be considered
by the Common Council at a special ses-
sion to-niglt. At this meeting the report
of the subcommittee en- Streets. urging
the rejection of the Richmond Traction
Company's petition for the priviless OF
running its cars on the Main Street
tracks of the Richmond Passenger and
Power Company which course was ratl-
fled by the Committee on Streets, viii
come up for acton, and here the fight Will
take place. The adoption or rejection OF
the report OF the subcommittee carries
with it the adoption OF rejection OF tne
Traction Company's petition and ord!n-
ance.
The meeting will uEauestionably be
lively one-proba bly, the most Hvsiy the
Common Council OF this city mas ever We.
hsId-and as much bitterness IS oeins as
played in the contest, harsh language may
be used IN some of the debates
AS far as the counciimen are con-
. cerned most Of those who have not al
ready had vote on the question at issue
! in the committee on Streets are not dis
messed to air their views on the pro-
posa,s of the two companies. They de-
clare that they VIII do their talking when
The ,,rouer time comes. MANY Council
men say they have not made up their
minds how they will vote.
Hundreds OF citizens are expected to
attend to-n'ght's meeting ana a nigh
old. time is promised
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
DENIED ABSOLUTELY.
G, & o. Officials Declare No Truth in
IscDorteI Wreck,

hcporseu Wreck.
There has been 10 wrecks at Hinton
or in that locality, ali reports to the con-
trarv notwithstanding" said Mr. Meade
7. Spicer, chief clerk to the President of
the Cheasapeake and Ohio, when seen
late last night. I'VE have had COM
ncunicalinn with Hinton at various times
during the day. and no wreck has been
reported. I can deny any repor.s that
the disaster has occurred"
At 1:45 O'Clock this morning CEuesday)
II vas announced at the Chesapeake and
Ohio offices that as message had been
received from MI. M. Gill. superintend-
ont nj the Western Division. denying
l1rcnI,ivo5nl!y the truth of the reported
wreck
r,,o~,- 4of repairing the damage caused by
~, sl;deS at Lewis and Alleghany tunnels.
IL ro,oorts the work as progressing salts
sfactoriIy. and expects to have trains run
Ming BY this morning
r11;,e traffic department here states that
all Tho west bound trains have been held
~ r,if.on Forge, the last train going
thro,,aih Sunday afternoon. That train
raa ohed cincinnati. All east-bound trains
1,,va heen held at Anderson. w. Va, none
.,a,,,,,e left there since later than Sunday
asternoon. Though no conmu,,ica ton has
been had with Anderson from the east no
a,c.i5ent siI5 is reported from the west.
sTrcT, all offices along the line where
aaronInication is possible the story Of tba
etrf.,I disaster Is denied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
IN HAMPTON ROADS.
Heavy Wind at Newport News-Many
Wcather-Bouuu yesS, l..

Especial Disputch to The Iimes.)
NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Nov. 26-One
of the worst gales ever experienced in
Newport News was that which came up
from the west early this morning, accom-
panied by lightning and torrent Of rain.
NO damage TO shipping has been reported
set, but tomorrow or next day it is eX-
pected that reports of disaster will come
in in quick succession. a four-masted
schooner went aground off the Casino last
night but was pulled Off this morning.
Hampton Roads and this harbor are
sheltering quite Il fleet of weather-oound
vessels. most of them schooners and
barges.
AT Old Point this morning the wind
was reported as the hardest ever expe-
rienced there. y number of signs We're
blown down here, and some small out
houses snow the effects Of the wind. but as
far as known little damage was done TO
residences.
The fire in the cargo of the British
steamship Hemisphere has been extin-
Suished by turning steam from the boilers
Cf the vessel into the hold. There were
about six hundred bales of the cargo OF
cotton taken out before the steam was
turned on The vessel will reload the
partly burnt bales and take bunker coal
before she sails from this port.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-11-27
RESOLUTION REJECTED.
General Lees Friends Decided Not to
Press the Matter. {
Byz Associated Prcss.1

HAVANA, Nov. 26-At the opening of
to-day's session Of the Cuban Constitu-
tional Convention, Senior De Quesada
moved the rejection of the resolution in
troduced Saturday by Senors Rivera. Cis-
neros and Villuandas, expressing the sor-
row of the convention at the departure os
General Eitzhugh Lee. The resolution
was thereupon rejected unanimously.
Senor Rivera said after the session that
some Of the delegates intended to attack
General Lee on the ground that he had not
always been a friend to the Cubans and
that in view of this General Lees friends
thought it would be better not to press
the resolution Of regret.
Senor Gaulberto Gomez notified the con-
vention that he would present for conside-
ration motion in answer to General
Woods address to the convention.
General Sanguilly immedia tely objected
on the ground that such a proposal would
be entirely out of place. as the address
was in the form of military order, which
could not be answered by the convention
Senor De Quesada moved that in the
judgment of the convention General
Woods address should not under and con-
sideration be answered by the conven ton,
anl this was carried unanimously.