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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-15

know a soul. Disheartened, 1 wandered
aimlessly through the streets, sometimes
receiving a friendly nod, but ofteper
hearing remarks anything but compli-
mentary, and for the first time In four
years l wished / could change my uni
form for citizens Dress
/ remember stopping in front of an i'm
posing building, from which hung a large
sign, on which was painted the figure
of an Indian maiden. A tall, fne-look-
ing man stood on the steps, and he OBJ
served by interest In the sign, and he
observed something more-that I was
weak and emaciated and faint, and he
came and took me by the arm and led
me into the house, and into his dining
room and sat me down to table filed
with good things. And how l did eat,
for 1t was my first dinner in more than
two years. And when I arose from the
table / felt that I was a man again.
And when my kind friend heard my
story he took me to the depot and hand
ed me the ticket that would take me TO
my home.
That man was Ben Pierce, proprietor
of the Indian Queen Hotel. made many
pilgrimages TO Wilmington In after years
to see him, and when he died, not many
years ago, none of his hosts of friends
mourned his death more than did the
poor rebel whom he had assisted in his
hour of need.
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CERVERA'S WATCH IN PAWN.
COIOred Lieutenant, in Need, Parted
With 1t for $40.

With 1t for $40.
Wichita Dispatch in Kansas City Times.
Admiral Cervera's watch is in soak in
this city and Mr.. William Pitt Cleveland
a local genius of literary tastes and as
thetic habits, is organizing a company Of
forty persons to redeem it ana send it
back to Spain to the Admiral.
Ed Vail 81 Co. jewelers., are in posse
sion of the watch, having advanced $40 up
on il to eX-Lieut. w. A. Belts OF the
Twenty-third kansasdroops. colOred. While
i'm Cuba Belts was leading detachment
of his company when he met a Cuban who
was all but dead. This Cuban had baen in
hiding, vainly waiting to make his way to
Spain He tore from the lining of his
trousers, in which 1t had been sewed. this
watch and sold il to Belts. The watch
contains the name Of the Admiral and the
arms of Spain. on the way home from
Cuba passenger on the transport offered
Belts $500 for it, which he refused.
Lieut.. Belts, after arriving at his
home. was rather flush. and started into a
little business in Wichita that Is common
w supposed to have a fascination for
young men Of color. one day. or night.
luck was against him, and he soaked
the watch for $40. Luck hasn't come his
way vet with sufficient smiles 70 enable
him to redeem The watch. and now Mr..
Pitt Cleveland thinks II would be grace
full thing to have a Wichita company chip
in for It's redemption and return II to
Ccrvera with the compliments Of the pea
pie of Wichita.
The story of the watch Is this-that is.
the Cuban end Of IL: Admiral Cervera gave
Il to a Cuban pilot to show him the way
out Of Santiago harbor the morning of
the memorable battle After Cervera had
been crushed the Cubans were so delighted
that they wanted TO hang the pilot who
helped him IN his Intended escape from
the American navy. The Cuban pilot
made his escape from Santiago and ekulk-
ed IN the woods until he could find soms
means OF escaping 20 Spain. II was while
he was skullsing that Lieut. Belts caught
up with him and obtdined the watch.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-15
A CHANCE Fon GEORGIA DOGS.
Savannah Will Probably BE Repre-
scented Mt Atlanta Bench Show.

Savannah dog fanciers will have a
chance to put their CANNES up for prizes
al Southern show next month.
The Atlanta Kennel Clubs annual bench
show will take place in Atlanta, May 9
to u. The club has secured excursion
rates of one-and-one-third fare round trip.
from all points Some of the best dogs
in America and Canada, besides local
entry of Georgia dogs are already enter
ed. Maj. J. NJ. Taylor of Rutherford, N.
j., late of Lexington Ky, will judge all
the large dogs ard hunting dogs. Mr..
Henry Jarrett Of Philadelphia, viii Judge
the terriers, spaniels and pet dogs. A
well known Southerner, noted fox hun
ter and best judge of the breed in the
state, will judge Georgia foxhounds.
Spratts' Patent benching has been Sc
cured for the show, and it is being fresh
ly repainted and reinished. f. NJ. Old
ham win superintend the show, coming
direct from the Boston and Pittsburg
shows. Mr.. Oldham is considered the
best drawing card a show could have, as
he is universally popular with breeders
and handlers.
One hundred and ninety-five classes are
provided with winners class in sixteen
breeds. Besides these cash prizes. the
club and individuals offer nearly hun
dred special prizes. The prizes aggregate
almost $1,000 and are worth competing
for; particularly when taken in considera-
ton with the points for championship of
record, which win or todly be two
points. Among tho fer special
prizes are: The Au Ok Terrier
Club, offers four sterl.u cups; the
Boston Terrier Club Of !uerica. offers
two sterling silver cups; the Great Dane
Club of America, offers their silver medal.
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The Central Railroad shows just
Where 1t Mny Rest he Seen.

The Central Railroads enterprise is not
hidden under a bushel nor are the efforts
OF the general passenger department to
set business. The latest is a map show
ing where the great total solar eclipse
may be seen. The eclipse comes on May
-A'aud the Central has a map showing
me belt of territory in which it may be
Witnessed with best effect.
Many sections of the big Central system
IS crossed by the belt. The Macon and
Norlhern from Macon to Athens, runs
LOT i,s entire length through the shadow
Of totalitv.
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FARE WILL BE REDUCED.
4 Drop of % Cents Between Savan-
nah and Charleston.

Those who travel in South Carolina will
We glad TO learn that they may soon do
80 az considerably less cost. The first
'"7s rare has been ordered reduced by
uas state Railroad Commission to 3, in
s''al OF cents a mile. The second-class
'.s been abolished.
81, he change will become effective April
u viii cause the fare between Char
+, ION ana Savannah to drop from $40 20
.1'' The distance is 1l5 miles. Two or
", I'e years ago there was n reduction Of
~ cents IN the fare between the two cities.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-15

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Do not be alarmed, reader. We were
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-15
FOR THE FRESH AIR HOME.
Contributions to the Fund for Its
support.

lowing parties for becoming annual sub
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02
CAPTAIN LEARY's RECALL,
His Propensity for Issuing De.rees
Said 10 BE the Cause.

Capt. Richard P. Learys propensity for
issuing decrees or general orders in his
capacity as Governor of the Isle of Guam
is believed by several officials to be the
real reason for the decision of the Govern
ment to recall him. The Navy Department
which has immediate jurisdiction over
Guam. Will not admit that much officially.
The Departments explanation of the or
der FOR Captain Leary's recall is that his
regular tour Of sea and foreign duty will
be about completed when he returns to the
United States. II is known. however that
some OF the radical changes made by the
American Governor were not approved By
the Administration in Washington and will
be rescinded by Captain Learys successor
Commander Seaton Schroeder In addition
to the order abolishing concubinage and
making marriage compulsory, Captain
Leary issued another decree prohibiting
public celebrations OF saint DAYS. This
last order was not endorsed by the Admin
istratiOn and will not be permitted to
stand
Between August 1G 1899, and February ?.
1900. Captain Leary issued fourteen gem
eral orders. Copies of all of these have
been received at the Navy Department, but
for some reason all except a few were Kept
secret. There is much Of interest in some
Of these orders, and it is plain from their
provisions that Captain Leary believes in
legislative correction of evils.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02
THE BRIGHTWOOD RALLY
Bryan Supporters Preparing for
the Mass Meeting.
Promise of N General Ontpouring of
the Friends of the NebrasLan-
Sentiment for an Instructed Dele
gntiOn From the District Growing
-Deserting the Norris Element.

This evening the Executive Committee
of those in District politics who desire
that delegates be sent to the Democratic
National Convention pledged to vote
for William j. Bryan. will meet at Bryan
| headquarters. 1929 Pennsylvania Avenue,
| for the purpose of completing details for
the mass meeting to be held tomorrow
! night at Brightwood Hall
This rally meeting at Brightwood which
has been called upon The request of The
stanch Democrats living in that part Of
the District who desire to express their
approval of the movement for an instructed
delegation, will be addressed by many
speakers prominent both in national and
local political affairs. Included in the
number are Hon. John Robinson of Ne
braska; Hon. John 5. Rhea. OF Kentucky:
Hon. William A Jones. OF Virginia and
Hon. Blair Lee of Maryland.
The general sentiment in Brghtwood
against James l.. Norris and those few
who still claim il unnecessary TO send in
structed delegates TO the convention
promises to crowd the hall with Mr. Bryans
friends.
Almost to 4 man the Democrats of
Brightwood signify their intention TO vote
for the instruction of delegates" said a
member of the Bryan Executive Commit
tee last night
THE friends Of Mr.. Bryan would like 20
know why Norris and his political follow
ers refuse 10 accept instructions Al
ready" continued the committeeman "a
number of former Norris men, who claim
they were deceived have Joined the ranks
of the Bryan men, and predict the defeat
of those who would misrepresenl the voters
of the District.
The special committee composed al
most entirely of Norris men, which va.
appointed by the District Central Commit
tee to decide on rules 10 govern the pri-
maries on April 10. will "Wednesday night
undoubtedly report that primary judges
and secretaries may be appointed by the
members of the Central Committee Al
least this is not denied by those ON the
special committee.
The Democratic voters OF the District
anxious to be fairly represented will nOt
submit to any unjust methods of voting.
The people have demanded in mass meet
ing that the workers for Mr.. Bryan be al
lowed to appoint half the judges and
secretaries TO control the primaries, and
this demand will not be withdrawn.
Beginning this evening meetings of the
Executive Committee will be held daily at
Bryan headquarters. where details OF the
campaign in the District are perfected.
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there for the express purpose of denounc-
ing Joln r. Wight for the language he had
used against the 10000 culCred people OF
the District of Columbia
Mr.. Chase was not allowed to deliver
these sentiments without many excited in
terrupuons. He was called to order no
less than three times by President Thomp-
son, who declared that the words OF the
Commissioner had nothing TO do with the
school question. As many times Mr. Chase
was urged to proceed by those present
Calls for order. hisses and cries of go
on were heard in every part of the
house, and for a while pandemonium
reigned.
Mr. Chase was unmoved through it all
and reminded the chairman that the con-
dition Of the schools was what it was be-
cause Mr.. Wight was at the head Of the
government TO plot against the colored
people
When order had been partially restored
Mr. Chase was permitted to offer his res
olutions
The resolutions at first stirred some OPP
position. One or two speakers rose tc
urge that adverse action be taken upon
them. but were cried down by the audi
ence and not allowed to proceed. II was
evident that the crowd present was in fa-
vOr of the resolutions by a vast majority
After a few feeble and futile efforts to
table or commit them, the resolutions
were adopted almost unanimously.
Chairman Thompson announced the COM
mittees provided for in the resolution as
follows:
The committee TO visit the President:
w Calvin Chase, J. w. Patterson, Lewis
Fl. Douglass. c. L. Marshal and l. S.
Thompson.
The committee 10 visit Congress: y. E.
Weatherlesi. Miss Emma +. C. Merritt,
DR.. Lucy E. L. Morton, John A. Simms
and Prof. H. H. Hart.
The storm of opposition against Com
missioner John b. Wight aroused by his
alleged aspersions upon the colored people
of the District has set politicians TO guess
ing regarding the successor to the Office
of Commissioner. In case of Mr.. Wights
removal or if the President should decide
not to reappoint him another man must
be found. Among those named for the
place are Dr. William Tindall. present
Secretary to the Board of Commissioners
W. V. Cox. Chief Clerk of the National
and A. T.. Shoemaker
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02
TRANSFER OF POLICEMEN


In addition 10 the changes in the per-
sonnel of the police force recommended TO
the Commissioners Saturday, Major Syl-
vester yesterday announced transfers
which will go into effect today Some o.
the transferE were in the nature of promo
tions. while others are made for the bet
terment of existing conditions The trans
fers as announced are as follows
Policeman Burgess, who on Saturday y
was reduced from sergeantcy, is trans
ferred from the Ninth to the Fifth pre-
cinct and detailed as a patrol officer
in charge OF the wagon; Acting Ser
geant Hartigan will go 10 the Ninth
precinct. vice Burgess; Policeman Flath-
er, who has been detailed at the
Pennsylvania Railroad station. will as
sumo duties at Detective Headquarters,
vice Hartigan; Policeman Barber of the
Third precinct. will fill the vacancy at
Pennsylvania Railroad station, vice Flath-
er: Sergeant COnlan, of the Seventh pre-
cinct, transferred to the Eighth precinct;
Sergeant Schneider of the Fifth precinct,
transferred to the Seventh precinct; Ser
gesnt Kaucher OF the Second precinct,
transferred TO 'he Fifth precinct. and Po-
liceman McDon; ID of the Eighth precinct,
transferred TO the First precinct.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02
REDUCTION OF WAR TAXES
Mr. Richardson's Plan to Put the Re-
pnbIicnns on Rccnrh

Representative Richardson. the minority
leader, has a resolution before the Com
mittee on Ways and Means calling on the
Secretary of the Treasury for Information
as to the amount of revenue produced
by the War Revenue act. Mr.. Richardson
expects to call up this resolution before
the committee on Wednesday and attempt
to have it favOrably reported and then
adopted by the House Mr.. Richardson
believes that by taking the initiative in
this matter he can place the Republicans
in a position where they will either be
compelled 20 support the Democrats IN
their contention that the revenue should
be reduced or else oppose it; and in either
case he believes the advantage would be
with the Democrats.
Secretary Gage has been preparing esti-
mates for some time as to the probable
surplus for the current fiscal year and the
means that may safely be taken for re-
ducing taxation. The surplus is now over
fifty millions. and if it accumuIates as
rapidly in the next three months as ii
has in the past three it is expected to
amount 20 about s65. .0O0 600 by June 90
The Administration realizes that no re-
duction can be proposed. however. with
out subjecting Congress to great pressure
from all the diversified interests which
seek 10 have the special taxes reduced or
removed.
Representa-, ie Levy of New York, who
is greatly interested in the operations of
the War Revenue act. called on the
President yesterday. and talked over the
situation Mr. Mckinley said he was
heartily in favor OF a reduction of the
" evenue taxes and that Secretary Gage
Was compiling all the information at hand
in order TO secure the most accurate sta
ustics on the possible surplus this year
and estimates on the surplus next year
should the act remain in force. The Pres
ident said, however. that the great ques-
ton with the Secretary OF the Treasury
and himself in this connection. was the
probable effect ON trade conditions which
any change in the War Revenue act would
have at the present time He feared that
10 make any change. or TO agitate the sub
1ect extensively. might tend TO disorganize
the trade relations.
While many bills have been introduced |
this session reducing the war revenue tax. |
nearly all of them apply TO a specific pur- |
pose, and but one. the bill introduced BIZ i
Representative Levy contemplates re |
duction of all the provisions of the act
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AN ALLEGED BURGLAR CAUGHT.
George Saunders Captured by Police
man Berryman After u Chnse

After an exciting chase covering a dis
| tance of six blocks. Policeman Bergman,
! OF the Eighth precinct. yesterday morning
! arrested and locked up a coored alleged
J would-be housebreaker who gave his name
! first as George Saunders and then as
/ George Brown. Though the prisoner is said
to have been caught in the act of attempt
ing to force an entrance at the grocery of
I George PortCh. at the southwest corner OF
Eleventh and T Streets northwest. the
charge against him is suspicion" AT the
conclusion Of an investigation now under
way, il is likely the charge will be changed
TO hOusebreaking. with the strong proba-
b!ity that other charges will be added Il
is said that Saunders has been positively
Identified as the man who has been seen
acting suspiciously about the neighbor-
hood of Eleventh and T Streets northwest
for several nights.
The police say that circumstances indi-
cate that the prisoner is the man who at
tempted to force an entrance at the home
OF Benjamin Pcsten. 1912 I Street north
west about one week ago. On that occa-
sion the visitor was discovered at work
and was struck on the head with a brick,
thrown by Mr.. POsten from a seconds story
window. Though knocked down the man
escaped before Mr.. Posten could get down
stairs
Policeman Bergman found the prisoner
in the doorway Of the Portion grocery
When the man saw the policeman he beat
a hasty retreat. Bergman fired one shot
at the fugitive and gave chase. Down r
to Thirteenth Street went pursued and
pursuer with the distance between them
gradually Iessening. At Thirteenth Street
the fleeing colored man turned running u
Corcoran Street. where he aga termed.
continuing to Fourteenth Street, where he
was finally Overhaucd.
When searched at the station razor
and Two suspicious looking chisels were
taken from the prisoner. Later. when
Policeman Bergman returned 10 the
grocery of Porten. he found lying in the
doorway piece of iron railing, which had
been broken from fence in the reaI of the
store Saunders had been using the rail
ing as a jimmy in an effort to force the
door Saunders will be probably a-rdigned
in the Police Court this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02
BRAKEMAN's NARROW ESCAPE
Frederick Curtis Falls Between Cnrs
Hut Avoids the Wheels.

Frederick Curtis. twenty years
old a brakeman in the employ of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, had a
narrow escape from serious injury. and
probably death. while a work in the New
Jersey Avenue freight yards about 3
O'Clock yesterday morning.
Curtis was assisting in making up a
train and after making a coupling was
climbing a ear when ne lost his footing
and fell. striking on the track. but es-
capped the wheels and sustained only slight
injuries He was removed TO Providence
Hospital in No. patrol wagon and later
was removed to his home at COZ Ninth
Street southwest.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02
A SERIOUS FOOLS DAY JOKE.
The Victim. n Young Woman. BE
Iieyed to BE Dying

BINGHAMTON. y. Y, April l.-As tie
result of an April fool joke Edith Walrach
of Camden. who is visiting friends here.
is thought to be dying. Miss Walrach. Who
is nineteen years old. came to this city
week ago to visit friends. In the family
where she is stopping is young man very
fond of practical joking. AT the breakfast
table today, procuring a small live mouse.
he put it in an egg covering the opening
with plaster of paris. This was brought in
with the breakfast and when Miss Wal
rach broke the shell the liberated mouse
made its escape.
She gave a scream and tainted away. On
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02

BALTIMORE. April Mayor Thomas
G. Hayes. of Baltimore, Iell down flight
of steps at his home. e09l St. Paul Street.
last night and hFoke his left leg. He had
just returned ftom a lecture and in the
darkness nhsto6k the stairway for his
library door and fell headlong.
Mr. Hayes will look after public bust
ness at his home until well enough to go
TO the City Hall.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-The Executive Commit
tee for the 10Th annual session of the
Imperial Council, Ancient Arabic Order OF
The Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine to be held
in Washington the week of May 81, 1900,
begs to inform the advertising public that
no persons or publishers are authorized by
either the Imperial Council or Almas Tenn
pie to solicit advertising for any pros
pectus. booklet. programme, or any other
advertising scheme to separate business
men from their money. and are requested
not TO give advertisements to any such. but
10 discountenance the same FRANK H.
THOMAS, Chairman Executive Committee.
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