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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED.
Point Made by Defense in Greene
and GaynOr Hearing.

New York, Aug. 9.-The hearing in the
proceedings against John F., w 7. and
E. H. Gaynor and Benjamin D. Greene,
indicted for alleged conspiracy with ex-
Capt. o. M Carter, to defraud the gov
eminent. looking toward their removal to
the jurisdiction of the Georgia federal
courts for triat~ was resumed to-day be-
fore Commissioner Shields.
]. w. o. Sterley, chief clerk of the
United States engineer Office, Savannah,
a witness in the proceedings several times
before to-day, Identified a number of doc
Tments in connection with harbor i'm
provement work done by the Gaynors.
The Gaynors' counsel attempted TO prove
that the various contracts in question
upon which conspiracy is charged. all re-
ceived the Endorsement, either of the chief
of the United States engineers or of the
Secretary of War. He also brought out
the fact that under Capt Carter's direc-
on tri-monthly reports Ct the quality
of materials used and the progress of the
work were required of all assistant en-
gineers and inspectors.
A large number of documents We're
identified by Mr.. Sterley, and were then
put in evidence and marked for identiti-
ca ton. This occupied considerable time,
and at 1:30 O'Clock, an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
De VETS WAGONS CROSS WAL
METHUEN's FORCE ORDERED TO
INTERCEPT THE ENEMY.

Hunter Took "A Total of 4,14O Prison
er= in the RethIeh G m Harrismith
District Garrison Captured by
Beers mt Glands River Consisted
of 800 Bushmen and Rhodesisns.
Methuen Lost Seven Men In a Fight
with De Vets Force.
London, Aug. s.-The following report,
from Lord Roberts:
Kitchener was informed yesterday by
an escaped British prisoner that DeWet's
wagons had crossed the Vaal. Afterwards
I heard the sound OF guns which I think
must have been Methuen's. as / directed
Kim to take up a position between Potch-
efstroom and Lindique, where he could
intercept the enemy, who crossed the river
at Dewet's drift. Kitchener is crossing
the Vaal with cavalry and mounted in
fantry.
Hunter reports that he made 4,140 pris-
oners in the Bethlehem Harrismith dis
trict, a majority of whom are now en-
route for Cape Town. Three guns and
1900 horses were captured and ten wagon
loads of ammunition and $4,000 rounds OF
ammunition were destroyed
THE garrison CT Eand's river which 1
fear has been captured, consisted of about
800 hushmen and Rhodesians. | had hoped
that Darlington had bsen in time to with
draw the garrison, but IL seems that De-
larey, learning of Ian Hamiltons APP
preach TO Rustenburg, hurried westward
and surrounded the garrison before Car
rington arrived
"Methuen teegraphs that he engaged
part of DeWets force yesterday near
Benterskroon. He drove the enemy of
succt ssion of hills, which they held OBJ
stinately. Our casualties were seven men
killed or wounded. Including four Of
ticers."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
CHlCAGO'S LONG HOT SPELL.
Several Records Broken Already and
the Next Three Days VIII shat
ter More of Them.

Chicago, Aug. Slot weather records
for this city were broken to-day, and
Will be broken again on Friday and again
on Saturday. and probably for several
more days after that.
The local forecaster will not hazard
guess after the next three days all of
which, he says will be of the same torrid
nature as the last six days. and he has
fears of the weather after the next three
days have gone.
FOR twenty-five years, or since the
weather bureau was established, there has
been but one term of hot weather in which
the mercury reached 30 for five consecu-
tive days. The average maximum tenn
perature for those five days was 80. There
have now been six days on which the tenn
perature has gone above 80, and the av-
erage maximum for the six days has been
$50.
To-day was the hottest of the present
spell, the mercury reaching IS in the Au-
ditorium tower at O'Clock.
On the street. level, where brick walls
and sidewalks were given a chance to
radiate, II was two degrees warmer than
ia the tower
There were four deaths due to heat
and twenty-nine prostrations three of
which are expected to prove fatal.
The four deaths to-day make total of
seventeen due dill ectly to the heat. 1t is
estimated that 10 deaths of people al
ready ill have been FASTENED by the
weather of the week.
The prolonged heat is having a serious
effect on business. All persons who can
leave the city for points along the lake
shore and in the woods are going, and
many have materially curtailed their
hours of labor. This is especially true
in the large office buildings Gangs of
laborers all over the city lay off during
the afternoon.
For this week the mortality list has been
bounding with great rapidity, the increase
being attributed entirely to the heat There
were 400 deaths last week, and at the pres
ent ratio of increase there will be $50 this
week. The ratio of deaths, according to
the coroner will increase steadily as long
as the hot weather continues.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
NEARLY 200 WERE KILLED.
Continued from First Page.

gagement, were 200, the majority of these
being killed.
1.-THE allies marched on Yang Tsun'
says this report, Eat dawn Monday. The
position. held by 1900 Chinese, was well
intrenched 90 the east of the river. After
four hours heavy fighting the Chinese
were driven from their defense works"
Another dispatch to the same paper,
dated Tien Tsin Aug. 6, recounts a re-
connoisance that morning by the Japan
csc beyond Hsi Ku, the result being that
the enemy was develop in strong force,
well fortified. at Wei Ho. The Chinese
were superior in number, and after facing
the fire of seven guns the Japanese re-
tired on Hsi Ku, with three killed and
twenty-seven wounded, but having cap
tured 200 horses.
with the exception Of these messages
Gen. Chaffee's report is the only account
published by the London morning papers
telling Of the capture of Yang Tsun.
A Splendid Advance.
The editorials generally incline to view
the progress toward Pekin as thus far
splendid, but one which cannot be main
tanned at the present rapid rate. as the
concentration of supplies and the estab-
lishment of bases will cause inevitable de-
lays.
The commissioner OF customs at Shang-
hal has received a routine message from
Sir Robert Hart director general of the
imperial customs, showing that the latter
ls still conducting the bust
ness of the imperial customs-a rather
curious condition OF affairs when taken In
conjunction with the words happily still
alive" which he included In the dispatch,
which was dated Pekin. July q.
Commenting upon Washington's latest
communication to the Chinese government
the Daily Chronicle describes it as "idyilic
diplomacy" and 1t declares the Chinese
attempt to get the ministers 20 leave
Pekin, as described by VI. Plchon, have
convinced everybody except the Washing
ton officials. that a steady application
OF force is the only argument Pekin can
understand
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
FORWARDED BY MINISTER WI.
lie Advised ChIna's Compliance with
American Demands

Washington. Aug. s-Mr WI. the Chi
nese Minister, tonight sent to his govern
ment the memorandum addressed to him
by Acting Secretary Adee. and demand
ing the immediate cessation Of hostile at
tacks by imperial troops upon the lega-
lions, and urging the imperial government
to enter into communication with the re-
lief expedition for the liberation of the
legations.
The minister accompanied II with an ex-
panetory statement. in which he gave
the reasons why, in his opinion, a COM
piance with the representations OF the
United states would be for the best in
terests OF all. He expects II viii take
several days for the memorandum to
reach the imperial authorities.
The latest message TO Mr. Conger sent
fl response 10 that received from him
Tuesday afternoon was filed for trans
mif sion last night State department Of
hcsls innate that allowing for the in
terruption OF telegraphic communication,
the time required In declphering the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
THEY JUMPED FROM A TRAIN.
Fatal Action of Young Couple who
Had Never Ridden Before.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 9.-Washington
Turner, a young farmer residing near An
niston, boarded the Southern Railway
train to-day at this place, bound for Nc
Fall. twelve miles away where he was
reared. With him were his wife and baby
They had never ridden or a railroad train
before, and as the cars sped along at
fast rate of speed, they watched anxiousiy
for the approach of their destination. Half
a mile from McFall the whistle blew. and
recognizing the whereabouts from the
scenery, Turner and wife hurriedly left
their seats and proceeding to the plat
form of the coach, made a leap for tine
ground, the wife ciutching her baby in
her arms. As the train had not slackened
its speed. Turner was killed almost in
stantly, and his wife so badly injured that
she died. The baby has broken leg.
The only explanation advanced for the
conduct of the couple, is that they were
unacquainted with travelling on a train,
and fearing that ID would not stop, jumped
from it.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
DIsCORD AMONG POPULIsTs.
In Doubt About Their Authority to
Name Stevenson.

Name Stevenson.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-The Tribune to-mor-
row will say:
The National Executive Committee of
the Populist party is torn by discord over
the question of it's authority to accept
Charles A. Townes declination of the
nomination for Vice President, and to
indorse Adlai E. Stevenson, the Demo-
cratic nominee for that office.
No conclusion was reached by the com
mittee in session al the Sherman House
up to a late hour tonight, and the matter
will be further considered tomorrow.
There appeared 20 be wide disagree
ment regarding the resolution adopted by
the Populst National Convention at Sioux
Falls, concerning the filing of vacancies
caused by death, resignation, removal or
otherwise.
Secretary J. A. Edgerton failed 20 bring
with him his account of the convention
proceedings; not one of the committee
men had a copy; and none that anybody
would accept as official could be found in
Chicago. Secretary Edgerton stated that
d resolution gave the National Commit
tee plenary power TO receive designations
or declarations and to fill all vacancies
and come of the representatives present
commended that any authority conferred
on the National Committee extended 20
the executive body. This was denied
and the denials were backed by
statements to the effect that any
action TAX by the Executive Committee
would have to go before the full National
Committee for its approval. 1t is under
stood that Secretary Edgerton has sent
for the official report of the proceedings
Of the convention to clear up the ques-
ton al issue.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
wALDERsEE SATISFACTORY.
But He Could Not Reach China for
Present Campaign.

Washington. Aug. s.-The subject of the
appointment of Count Waldersee to com
mand the international forces in China has
been presented to the United States gov
eminent. but no answer has yet been re-
turned.
Count Waldersee is regarded by the nu-
thorities here as an eminent soldier. and
it is believed that he will be satisfactory.
II is stated that this selection would be
for a campaign of much broader scope
than that in which our forces are engag-
ed, as the present movement is for the re-
lief of the ministers in PelSin and Count
Waldersee, who is now In Germany. can
not possibly reach China until that object
has been accomplished or defeated.
1t is thought by this government that It
is not necessary to Immediately decide
upon commander for a future campaign.
The matter will be taken up with Presi-
dent Mckinley when he arrives in Wash
ington next week
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
IL HUNG CHANG DISTRESSED.
Fears for His Country and for His
Life Now That Anti-FOreign
Element IL In PONNer.

Washington, Aug 9.-An important dis
patch has been received in diplomatic
quarters in Washington, forwarded from
the foreign offices of one of the Powers
taking part in the international movement
and giving with much detail conversa-
ton by Ii Hung Chang. in which he ex-
pressed his despair over the condition of
the Chinese government and his fears that
the anti-foreign element has gained COM
plete ascendency at Pekin
The conversation was with the consul
of the Power receiving the dispatch. and
he is an intimate friend of long standing
with Earl Ii, the latter spoke unreserved-
ly 81 the deplorable condition of affairs
among his own people.
The dispatch as received in Washington
is quite lengthy and quotes Ii Hung
Chang as saying that he is satisfied the
conservative or progressive element. to
which he belongs no longer has any infiu-
ence at Pekin. The ascendency of III
Ping Heng, the intense anti-foreign leader
is referred 10, and it is stated that II was
due to his proposition that the two
Yamen were beheaded. The names of the
beheaded ministers are given in the dis
patch as Yuen Chang and Hsie sChin
Chang.
This last event appeared particularly to
Cypress III Hung Chang, who regarded
II as establishing that the progressive
element favorable 10 the foreigners could
expect no mercy. He even expressed the
belief that he would be among those to
suffer He stated that although sum-
moned TO Pekin, he had asked for twenty
days delay on the ground that he was
not able to travel.
The substance of the foregoing dispatch
has been communicated to the State De-
partment. II Is not strictly official. as the
conversation was to certain extent con-
fidentisl, but none the less It Is consid-
cred as throwing light on the situation
from the standpoint of the noted Chinese
statesman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
SENTENCED FoR swINDLING.
Trial of Alleged Insurance Conspir-
ators Has Ended.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-The trial of Dr.
Michael NJ. Regent Mrs. Della A. Ma
honey, Mrs. Nora O'Brien, James o'Brien
and Margaret Sheehan for conspiracy to
defraud, came to close tonight after a
trial lasting over a month. DR.. Regent
and Mrs. Mahoney were given indeter-
inmate sentences IN the penitentiary and
the balance of the defendants were SEN
fenced 20 pay fines.
The charge against all the defendants
was the fraudulent securing of insurance
money from the Knights and Ladies' of
Security. fraternal insurance organiza-
ton. 1t was proved that they brought In
fraudulent claims Ct death and collect
ed the insurance. The swlndle cost the or
ganization many thousands of dollars be-
fore II was detected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
Chinese Proverbs.
From the London Mail.

FROM the London Mail.
A wise man adapts himself to circum-
stances as water shapes itself into the
vessel that contains IT,
The error OF one moment becomes the
sorrow OF a lifetime.
Disease may be cured, but not destiny.
vacant mind is open to all sugRes-
tions. as the hollow mountain returns all
sounds.
He who pursues the stays regards not
hares.
wife may not spend her husbands
money in thought even. taking the gowns
In gratitude. asking no more II few she
shall not deport herself In languid de-
meanor, but shall walk with energy as
Enough well pleased.
The gem cannot be polished without
friction, nor man perfected without
trials.
wise man forgets old gru6ges.
Riches come better after poverty, than
poverty after riches.
bird can roost but on one branch.
Who swallows quick can chew but little
applied to learning).
For "enough is as good as a feast" the
Chinese say: "a horse can drink no more
than its hll from the river"
II the root be left the grass will grow
again Cthe reason given for DISCRIMINATING
n traitors family.
The gods cannot help a man who loses
opportunity.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
WARM FIGHT IN TENNESSEE.
evans and BrownIOw Factions Far
Their Apart Than Ever.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 9.-After numer-
Gus meetings and conferences lasting
three days, the two Republican factions
in Tennessee, led by Congressman Walter
P, Brownlow of the First district and
Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans,
split wide open to-day on the harmony
negotiation, and al present the gulf be-
tween the two wings of the party is wider
than ever.
The fight will continue very warm
through the campaign. MIR. Evans can
didates will be:
For Governor-W. F. Polston of Alamo
For Railroad Commissioner-W. D.
Owen of McMinn county.
The Brownlow candidates will be:
For Governor, John E. Mccall, of Lex
ington.
For railroad commissioner, W. c.
Hornsby of West Tennessee.
In addition TO these tickets there will
be two separate and distinct sets of cleo
tors in the state ard congressional dis
tricts.
The Evans men will put out candidates
for Congress in the First and Second Dis
tricts to run against Congressman Brown
low and Gibson, and will wage a red hot
campaign, with Yisw of defeating the
two congre ssmen fer reelection.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
DEWEY ON THE PHILIPPINES.
ne Thinks the United states Are at
War With the Chinese.

New York. Aug. "a Washington dis
patch to the Brooklyn Eagle says that
Admiral George Dewey came in to-day
from his country home in the suburbs OF
Washington
regard the news from the Philippines
as particularly encouraging" the Admiral
Is quoted as saying to the Eagle CORE
spondent.
"Aguinaldo's lieutenants are surrend-
ering one after another. Whatever show
OF resistance to our authority there is at
the present time in the Philippines will be
kept up until after the election In Novem-
Der The Instruction is kept alive by the
leaders who hold out to the soldiers the
nope of Bryan's election.
regard the situation in China as ex
ceedingly grave The difficulties that our
soldiers will have to contend against are
many and various. The conditions that
exist there are very much the same as
lnose IN the Philippine Islands"
"htn asked whe her in his op MON there
was really condition of war now exist
ing between this country and China, he
said:
shcuid say most assuredly yes. They
are KING our people and our soldiers are
hghtng hard for their lives"
Inc navy can be of little service in the
Chlhese difficulty. Our warships can, how
ever Keep things quiet at Hong Kong
ana shanghai. Our naval commanders
can do just as l did at Manila when Agui-
naido said he was going TO take the city
l sent him word that if he did, he would
not md one brick upon another. and that
l would raze the city to the ground. This
L certainly should have done if he had
persisted in his purpose. The warships
OF the allies ought to be able to keep
things straight in those cities within
feach of their guns on the coast"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
TEXAS PLATFORM ADOPTED.
OFFICIALS INDORsED FOR ISSUING
OIL CHARTER.

qhis Is Considered Victory for
fort Made to Howl Down Ex-Goy.
Hogs-Knnsas City Platform Ar
nrmed in Full, and Bryan and
stevenson Endorsed.
Waco Tex. Aug. 9.-Every delegate TO
the State Democratic Convention was
nresent to-day, and the Auditorium was
crowded with spectators in expectation of
8 repetition of yesterdays sensa tional de-
bate over the issuance of the Waters
Pierce Oil Company's charter to do bust
ness in the state of Texas, in which ex-
Gov Hogg and ex-Attorney General NJ
NJ. Crane on one side, denounced the issu-
auce of the charter after the courts had
decided the corpora ton was guilty of vio-
laung the state antitrust law while Hon.
Joseph Bailey and the present attorney
general, Thomas S. Smith, upheld the ac-
ton of the state oIuclals.
The morning session was brief. the time
being taken up with several speeches by
delegates. Robert Il. Prince of Navarro
was elected permanent chairman.
The Platform reaffirms the Kansas City
platform in toto charac terizing it as be-
ing wise, patriotic and expedient, and as
presenting righteous solution of the
great public ques tions; congratulates the
party on the selection of w. j Bryan
and Adlai L. Stevenson as standard bear
ers; favors the selection of United States
senators by direct vote of the people, AMI
favors the construction and maintenance
OF the Nicaragua canal by the United
States government.
Victory for Bailey.
The platform as adopted indorses the
state admins ration for the issuance of
a charter to the Waters-P Pierce Oil Com
pany and is an acknowledged victory for
Hon. j. w. Bailey and his followers
Considerable D. st was added to the pro
ceedings tonight when ex-Gov. Hogg
arose to address the convention on an
amendment he wi shed embodied in the
platform. S veral of the delegates at
tempted to owl h m down and for more
han half an hour he could not proceed
with his remarks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
CABLES FROM MINISTER'S.
All of Them Have Messages 10 Send
Their Governments.

Their Governments.
Washington, Aug. 9.--Acting Secretary
Adee of the State Department tonight
made public the following cablegram from
Consul Fowler a Che Foo. which reached
the department at Il o'clock p. m:
"Che Foo, Aug. 9.-Secretary of State
Washington. Morning eight. Photographed
governor yesterday protesting against lin
iting correspondence with Conger and re-
questing governor to forward Pekin. Gov
ernor telegraphs following:
Received note from Tsung Yamen
dated 5th. Yamen just received edlct per-
hitting ministers TO have peaceful secret
telegraphic communications with their
countries. All ministers at Pekln have
kilograms for transmission TO their gov
ernments. II is proposed after dispatch
ing same to send originals TO consuls for
verihcation.' Fowler"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
HARD KNOCKS FOR CHINA.
Time Has Passed for ParIeyinR and
She Must Act Quick II She Ex-
poets to Save Herself.

Washington, Aug. 9.-china has had
enough experience during the past few
days to teach her that the International
forces are decidedly in earnest in their
efforts to reach Pekin and rescue the be-
leaguered ministers. A severe object les
son to the Celestials Is found IN the tele-
gram received from Gen. chamee at the
War Department late this afternoon con-
hrmiog the brief cable received few
hours previous from Col. Scriven. signal
officer with the American troops In China,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
ENGLISH FORCE FOR CHINA.
She Is Sending an Army of Nearly
10000 Men From Indin.

Simla Aug. s.--Excluding the Fourth
Brigade, the strength of the forces pro-
ceeding to China is 446 British officers,
1854 non-commissioned and native officers,
1890 men, 1850 followers, 1,150 drivers,
$50 horses 1900 ponies and mules, 70
guns, IA Maxms and 1900 imperial service
troops.
1t is expected that the entire force will
have sailed before the middle of next
month
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10

New York. Aug. 7.-For eleven months
past Harry Corson Clarke Of San Fran
cisco has subssted on milk and molasses
candy. Clark, who is now at the Wal
dorf-Astorla, declares that year ago he
was given up by every physician in New
York, when he was Ill with nervous col
lapse of the stomach. He was told TO
prepare 90 die. He weighed "a pounds. Now
he weighs 1888 and Is a wen man.
Mr.. Clarke's menu as II now Is consists
OF a gallon OF milk a day and a half pound
Of molasses candy
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-10
Negro Democrats Meet.

Indianapolis Aug. 9.--At q meeting of
the officials Of the Negro National Demo-
cratic League, held here to-day, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed:
George +. Taylor, Oskaloosa, Iowa; II
c. Carter. Illinois; A. E. Manning, Indl-
ana; James A. Ross, New York. w. r..
Scott. Illinois; J. Il. Edmunds, Califor-
MIA; b. h. Tulley, Missouri; John Patton.
West Virginia, and Julius F. Taylor, Chi