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trenely funny afterpiece entitled "Li'-
ingston's Travels Through Africa"
Prices ID, %, 30 and so cents.
The Brothers Roger in Next Door"
coming to the Funke Opera House on
Wednesday ard Thursday, March 7th
and Sth, are a lot OF clever fun pro-
ducere, aud the antics they go through
are fast and furious. In the three acts.
the acrobats lead Anhouser Bush, a
Dutch masher, and Dan McSorely, an
Irish sport, merry dance. tumbling in
The courier., 1900-03-03

TO THE DEAF.-A rich lady, cured
OF her Deafness and Noises in the Head
by DR.. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums.
gave $4,000 to this institute, SO that
deaf people unable to procure the Ear
Drums may have them free. Address
No. 6,63s9 A, the Nicholson Institute,
7SO Eighth Avenue, New York.
The courier., 1900-03-03
THEATRIGAIe.
THE OLIVER.

The night of Sousa concert ID not
altogether unlike the might before
Christmas as''-everybody is alert and fill
cd with keen expectation Of the bright
est musical event Of the year. Sousa is
an expert analyzer of public taste in
music OF semi-miiitary order, and he
always interspers much that is OF a
The courier., 1900-03-03
THROUGH FIRST CLASS PULL
MAN SLEEPERS BETWEEN CHI
CAGO AND SAN FRANCISCO


Via Denver and Salt Lake City will be
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Great Rock Island Route, leaving Chi
cago at 1870 p. m. daily, Omaha 1:3O p.
m. The Colorado Rockies and Sierra
Nevada are crossed by daylight in both
directions, making this the greatest
scenic trip in the world. The cars are
Pullman's Finest Broad Vestibuled
Sleepers and are carried on limited
trains with Dining Car Service through
the Buffet Library Cars. Direct con-
nectiops to and from Southern Cali
fornia. See your agent for berth re-
servations and folders, or address,
E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A.
Topeka, Kans,
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FASTER THAN EVER.

Effective Oct. 15. The Union Pacific
will inaugurate new train service, and
will reduce the time OF the Overland
Limited Train No. l, between Chicago
Council Bluffs and San Francisco, 3
hours and 15 minutes. Only 81 hours
Missouri river to Pacific coast. Buffet
Smoking and Library cars with barber
shop. Chicago and Council Bluffs to
San Francisco and Portland. Three
trains daily, to and from Pacific coast.
Elegant palace sleeping cars, dining
cars. chair cars. For full information
call on
E. B. SLossoN
The courier., 1900-03-03

Mizzoura. Arizona" has achieved a
tremendous popularity in the western
cities in which it has been presented,
and nearly all the newspaper critics in
describing it. used the phrase, "a great
er play than Alabama" As ALA
bams" has already been generally ad-
Judged the best drama Of America au-
thorship, the praise given "Arizona" in
such comparison, is high indeed.
The courier., 1900-03-03

and out doors. falling over walls, here
there and everywhere, at the most un-
expected times aud places. This con-
tinues throughout the entire perform
ance, you will laugh yourself hoarse at
this wonderful funny show.
Prices Is. %, 80 and 80 cents.
The courier., 1900-03-03

Wanted Several persons for district
Office managers in this state to represent
me in their own and surrounding coun-
ties. Willing to pay yearly $500, pay
able weekly. Desirable employment
with unusual opportunities. References
exchanged. Enclose self-addressed
stamped envelope. S. A. Park, 32O
Caxton Building, Chicago.
The courier., 1900-03-03

An elegantly costumed first part. big statue clog
artistic song and dance Lewis Jacobs novelty barrel
jumpers Brothers Casad, renowned musical artists The
great Avido only Marcie Premier Daunsuese. The
nental nondescrpts Deavoge Fritz Parade at by
finest musical organization travelling Prices 15c 25c
Csc and Soc.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
BRYAN STOPPED A PANIC.
Told a Joke and Prevented a Rush
From the Grand stand.

From the Grmnh Nfnnds
Chicago. Sept s.-By trite little Joke
sprung with cooi but effective declama-
ton. william J Bryan to-day arrested a
stampede or frantic men and women In the
speakers stand az Electric Park. prevent
ing a panic.
The Nebraskan had just fought his way
through the crowd aud had taken his
place In front ~ the orators platform,
when the overcrowded floor of the small
stand crcaked and began 70 waver. Sec
tion Of the worn floor gave way, women
shrieked in terror and men tried TO 1ump
over the railing upon the heads or the
packed throng az the rear OF the stand.
Hello" laughed Mr. Bryan. turning a
smiling face upon the scared people.
This can't be a Democratic platform.
There are no bad pianks In that. Come
now, stand stilI won't your IL you stand
together where You are. you will be oil
right II you stampede the thing will
fan on YOU" and he laughed as II u were
an every day occurrence. His self-essnr-
anco had a quieting effect upon the crowd.
when the dust cleared away II was found
that a few people had been precipitated
iuto the chamber under the stand, but
none was seriously injured.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
NEW YORK nErunLlcAN SLATE.
odeiI wuI Lead the Ticket 90 Be
Nominated To-day

Saratoga. y. y. sept. s.-The Repub-
Ican state Committee met tonight. and
as a result OF conferences OF the leaders
during the day. the programme OF tho
Republican Convention Tomorrow and
"Wednesday Is already settled. The ,icket
viii be;
For Governor-Benj. b. odelI. Jr.. OF
Orange. ss 4
For Lieutenant Governor-Timothy l..
Woodruff OF Kings
For Controllcr-william J. Morgan OF
Erie.
For Secretary OF state-John T. Me
Donough OF Albany
For state Engineer-Esiw. a. Bond Of
jefferson
For Attorney General-John C. Davies
Of Oneida
For State Treasurer-John p. Jacckoi uf
Cayuga
Il was given out this afternoon that
EN-Gov. Frank Black will make the
speech nominating Odeli. This Is note
worthy because Mr. Black and his friends.
Including Louis +. Payne Of Chatham
former commissioner OF Insurance. and
Abraham Gruber Of New York city have
been acting Independently OF Senator
Plat Ia politics since Gov. Rooseveltg =
nomination two years ago.
The convention will be governed by the
man the convention later viii nominate
FOR governor. The lieutenant governor
ship was practically forced again on Mr.
Woodruff. who wanted 20 h. governor.
and In default Of that honor desired TO
succeed Sir Odell as state chairman.
Mr.. Odel will continue in that position,
however until the campaign closes. there
by fuihilling a pledge he made TO MIR.
Hanna, Mr. Woodruff viii be temporary
chairman Of the convention.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
A GREAT LABOR DAY
BETTER CELEnR ATED m SOUTH
THAN EVER BEFoHE.
PkRkDES IN MANY CITIES.
LARGE CROWDS ADDED ENTHUs-
IAsM TO TuE OCCASION.

Monster Parade In ~. LouIm-pffts-
barE, Cleveland, Cincinnati and
Milwaukee HAD Splendid Turnouta.
Politicians Made II ~ TieIe DAY An
Kansas CIty-Hcports OF Great
Of Ten Commission uouses-Hearty
Cities--Mas nlE Dny an Georgia.
Washington. Sept 8.-Dlspatches from
al parts OF the country show shat thers
was general observance Of Labor Day.
The especially noteworthy feature was
the general celebration OF tho day IN the
South. where hitherto. II has not been
observed to any considerable extent.
In New York and Washington. while
the day was observed strictly a. holl-
day. and public and private business was
generally suspended there were no pa
rades
In 81. Louis more than 5000 men Of oil
trades marched in monster parade.
In pii,sburg the day was more generally
observed than for years In the morning
there was a large parade. and in the
afternoon there was Hpeechmaklnx and
athletic sports and fireworks at schenlcy
Park. An the mills and factories wee
closed. and business suspended through
out the city. Louisville also had a more
general Observance than in recent years.
la Cleveland rain seriously interfered
with she celebration. though 500 men
representing over ninety unions. paraded.
Notwithstanding a steady downpour. Pres
ident Gompere. OF the American Federa-
tion OF Labor. addressed some thousands
OF worklngmen OF Scenic Park.
In Clucinnati and Milwaukee over TO-
co.. men paraded. the latter eisy having
two professions. the Federated Trades
Council and the Building Trades Council
holding separate celebrations.
40 Scranton Pa.. every line Of busines.
closed and is.ooo men were In iine. most
Of them members OF the United Mine
Workers Of America
Al Boston, owing 10 a disagreement be-
tween Mayor Hart and the Boston Gen.
trail Labor Union. hardly hair OF the
trades unions paradad.
IL Kansas city the politicians made Il
field day, and Joseph Flory and A. NJ.
Dockery. Republican aEd Democratic
candidates Tor Governor. addressed large
crowds a, Labor Day picnic IN one OF
the parks.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04

formal promenade. There is no other
news OF any kind.
The Hong Kong Correspondent Of the
Daily Mail says that the Canton officials
have been ordered 10 transmit all pos
sible revenue 10 the. north for war ex-
penses and tina, an pay OF officials. from
the vieeroy downwards has been stopped
during hoagilities
The Vienna correspondent Of the STAN
dard telegraphs that he learns from a good
source that the Germans. Austrians and
Italians will remain in Pelln after the
Russians withdraw.
Shanghai and Hong Kong dispatches ex-
press the utmost astonishmcnt at the idea
OF evacuating Pokin.
NJ. De BIowitz. the Paris correspondent
Of the Times. asserts that the origin OF
Russia's decision TO evacuate Pekin was
her desire TO Illustrate the schemes Of
Emperor William and to correct the Inn
o., ssion produced by the Kaiser's speech
attr.buiing TO Emperor Nichoas the inl-
tiatlve in the appointment Of Field Mar
shall Count Won waldersee to the COM
mand Of the international troops.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
WORD FROM CONGER
FIRST MESSAGE RECEIVED FROM
nIM IN A WEEK.
SITUATION IS UNCHANGED.
cunNG.s APPEARANCE IN PEKIN
WOULD ma VALUABLE.

raorf Is DeInE Made 90 Get Russia
an Rack Down From Her Position.
Powers DO Not Seem 90 Want 10
Withdraw From Pekin-The Effort
wax he successfaI-Dr. HilI re-
sume- Charge of Affairs at the
state Department.
washington. Sept "A dispatch from
Minister Conger was received by the state
Densrtnent to-day. II was chiefly inter-
,.tne from being the first word from him
..ece MS dispatch OF about the 27th. ulti-
mo referring to the proposed parade of
troops through the Imperial palace in Pc
lla. Like that dispatch. this Is dateess
as 10 Pckln.
The contents were not made public, but
Il was stated that It contained nothing
mltefiaIly changing the situation. The
lack of date led 60 a determination TO take
Energetic steps by which all dispatches
hereafter coming 10 the state Department
from china viii have the date clearly
slated
THE other dispatches received to-day
from China referred TO the state Of health
o. the troops which generally IS sa'isfae-
tory
il cannot he learned that there has been
any marked Advancement OF che negotia-
,ions between the Powers touching the
withdrawal OF the international forces
rom Pekin. The plain indication Is that
the Powers are acting upon the hint con-
yeyed IN the last note OF the state DEPART
msnt. and are bringing oil their influence
10 hear upon Russia 20 induce her 70
change her mind as to Withdrawing her
troops For some reason the authorities
6tre appear to feel a growing confidence
tha, this effort viii be successful.
Hope for Negotiations.
N is noted as a fact Of great signin-
eance. that the proposition is being ad-
yanced to have Prince Ching return 20
Pesn as the acting head OF the Chinese
goyernment. The suggestion Is made that
the progress OF this wave of re-organiza-
ton while the international troops are
sul in Pekin promising as It does. speed
i,y 10 provide an actual de facto Chinese
g0yernrnent. with which the nations may
Urea, without further doubt as to It's
strength. may solve the present problem
ond pat the Chinese question IN a fair
way 70 anal and satisfactory settlement
Much may depend upon the attitude OF
Russia in this matter, and the manner in
which she treats this appeal from she
Chinese notables may prove TO be a test
Of tae sincerity OF her expressed desire TO
deal with the Chinese government as soon
a. possible.
nr Hin the fret assistant secretary Of
state returned to Washington. and as
umed the duties OF acting head OF the
eate department. relieving MIR. Adee. who
has performed these duties during the
pfp.exing diplomatic exchanges Of recent
date. soon after arriving. he went 70
che White House and spent a half hour
with the President. going over the pres
emf status OF the Chinese negotiations.
dispatch to-day from Pcrley. the chief
surgeon at Taku. makes It apparent that
whatever the conditions may be on the
land between Talm and Pekin. she Pei
10 river route. at least. is open and safe
for the transportation OF passengers.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
WHERE GERMANY STANDS.
Not Yet Ready 10 Assent 10 with
drnvxaI From Pekln.

draNaI From PeIsln.
Berlin. Sept. Negotiations continue
between The Powers respecting the propo-
sitions OF Russia.
II appears thar the portion OF the pro-
posal which contemplates the removal Of
the legations to Tien Tsln does not meet
with opposition. but the proposal that the
troops should vacate Pckln will not be
acted upon until after thorough examina-
uon Of the case by other Powers with a
special view 10 the question Of military
advisahility.
Germans programme Is 20 await the
action OF the other Powers Won Buelow.
the German foreign minister. hss made q
communication 20 this effect to the Rus
sian ambassador. Count Won Der osten-
Sackcn.
a high Official Of the German ONCE said
to-day In defining Germany's position.
Germany has not answered Russia for
mally. although she has informed her con-
identaily as 20 the views OF the German
government. Certainly We don't object 60
the removal Of the legations. temporarily
to Tien Tsin. as this would enable the
members TO recupefate from their recent
hardships. So far as the answer OF the
United States 20 Russia Is concerned, We
now see Il to be substantial agreement
with Germany's position"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
BRTTAIS's VIEWS DELAYED.
Trouble In Communicating with the
Ministers I'm Pekin.

Londoo. Sept s.-The difficulty OF com
mnnicating with the British minister at
Pekn Sir Claude Macdonald. delays the
rromulgation OF the views of the British
government in regard 20 It's future steps
IN China.
Meanwhile a heated anti-evneuatlon
eampaign continues in the press but the
trend of Official opinion apparently con-
tnues favorable to the principle or the
withdra wal from Pekin 20 Tien Tsin. but
nor the evacuation of China. as many
Russo-phobes who desire TO confuse the
issue, claim TO be the proposal under con-
alteration.
The statement that Gen. Gaselee. the
commander Of the British troops in China.
has stopped British reinforcements arriv-
hE az Hong Kong proceeding further
north. IS taken as an indication that the
hfitish government anticipates that the
diploma lists will very shortly take the
Pace now occupied by the military.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
NEGROES cor INTo raouBLr.
Labor Day Clash ia Columbia WIN
He fnvemffunfca

AHFENhAAttWs
Columbia. S. c.. Sept s.-The CAPITAL
city Guards. the crack colored military
organization or South Carolina. got into
serious trouble this evening. whils enter.
tainlng visitors from Georgia-the savan-
nah Light Infantry.
Gov Mesweeney came upon the scene
inopportunely for the company. ordered il
to its armory. and ordered that the Of
Tending members be brought before him
tomorrow.
The company. with the Savannah negro
soldiers. paraded Main street, which was
lined with negroes and Labor Day cele-
orators. and then proceeded 10 the stare
House grounds. where fancy drill was
executed.
Sons Of Chief OF Police Daly. driving
a wild horse. dashed through the crowd
Of spectators. knocking down women and
children. short time before intoxi-
company. but were arrested, ON this
Gated men had driven through the negro
company. but were arrested. on this
second occurrence. while Capt Newell
picked mp the child, two friends dashed
out OF ranks. pursuing the reckless drlv-
ers. They encountered several young
men returning from hat shooting with
empty guns and let into them. Several
whites and negroes were badly beaten.
II WAS here the Governor whose wife
was waiting FOR him ~ her carriage in
front OF the state house, and uifnost in
the midst of the riot. ran ouf and hauled
up the company. There h talk of having
the company disbanded. bus the action
OF the whites f. severely condemned.
Unusual interest was manifested here
IN Labor Day exercises In the parade
were thousand men from railroad shops.
cotton mills and other industries. hum
dred saleswomen and female mill opera
lives marched IN the procession. refusins
TO ride.
Gov. Mcsweeney, himself q union print
er. addressed the gathering.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
ARTHUR sEwALL MAY DIE.

Democratic Candidate of fSo0 Has
ApopIectic stroke.
Bath, Me. Sept ARTHUR Sewail. Dem
ocratic candidate for vice president In 1896
Is In a critical condition AZ his summer
home az Small Point. sixteen miles from
this city.
Mr sewail was seized with an attack
OF appoplexy at 10 O'Clock last night and
has been unconscious for most OF the time
since then.
News was received from Small Point
at noon to-day TO the effect that the
chances for his recovery are slight
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
AGAINST THE AMERICAN.
But the Referee HAD 90 Give the
Fight 10 Everhart.

London. sept s-The bout az Wonder
land White Chapel. London. this evening
between ireland and Jack Everhart Of
New Orleans, resulted In dissfacetul
scenes.
The American let many chances pass.
bu, he had ireland eroggy in the hfth
round when one Of Ireiand's seconds en-
tered the ring and caused din that
lasted eight minutes. Ireland ought 10
have been disqualified. but the referee
allowed the light to proceed. Refreshed
by rest ireland held out until The tenth
round BY which time both men nad IRE
quently transgressed the rules.
Ireland's seconds entered the ring, caus-
tpr another row. The referee disqualified
ireland. whereupon the iatier's support
ers made a rush for the referee who was
Obliged to retreat hastily.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
ournREAI< ox BonoL ISLAND.
Lost one Killed and the
Insurgents I20.

Washington. Sept 3.~The war depart
ment to-day received the following dis
match from Gen. Macarthur:
Manila. Sept. 3-Adjutant General.
Warrington. Gen Hughes reports out
break on Bohol FIRST Lieutenant Low
ael,. Forty.fourth Volunteer Infantry re-
ports engagement near Carmen, Bonoi
sr,,.rv. isss in killed, 10. Have not re-
ceived further details.
Macarthur"
pohol is an island In the southern part
~ fhe archipelago. ssS miles from Ma
rita. II lies north of the large island Of
n1tndanao, and Is not FAR from Cseu
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
No NEWS VET FROM PEKIs.

Little Inclination Manifested To-
ward Leaving That City.
London. Sept 4. 4,io a. m.-The latest re-
liable Fckin date is now nearly fort
night old.
An undated dispatch has been received
a. Vienna reporting that the allied troops
marched through the Imperial palace Aug.
p bun Il was known that this day had
Deem nxsd BY The allied commanders Tor
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
cHAFFEE HAS 1T N HAND.
lie Materially Aided Prompt Relief
of Legations.

Washington. sept. 5-Thc war depart
ment yesterday received cablegram from
Gen. Barry. OF which the following por-
,lon has been made public:
'.Taku no date.l-Adj'aant General,
Warrington. Gen. Chaffee has every
ching well in hand. Ills driving power
materially assisted prompt relief legation.
Considering nrduous service, condition
troops excellent barry
4 considerable portion Of the dispatch
which the department Ola not make puo-
lie related 20 military details.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
nrcnmoxD's DEnoSsrRATroS.


Thousands Witnessed Parade and
stores Were Closed.
Hichmond. Va. Sept. 3.-I-abor Day was
more generally e5atrved In Richmond
this year than ever before. There was a
highly credi,aole parade in the morning.
from 100 20 1000 men taking part. This
demonstration vas Witnessed by thou
sands. The business of the city was prac-
tlcally SUSPENDED
After the parade there was a meeting
which was addressed by Hon. John s.
Harwoo3. ex-member Of the House OF
Delegates: Attorney General Montague
and Jefferson Wallace. chairman OF the
City Democratic Committee.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
CHINESE OFFICIAL ARRESTED.
Held ON Account of Attacks ON Jcga-
tioas by the Chinese.

Pekln. Aug. q Chung III. a member Of
the Tsuug-li- Yamcn and prefcct OF police.
visited the Austrian representative yester-
DAY who arrested him because OF the Chi
nese officials completely in the attacks
on the legations.
slr Robert Hart. the director OF the
Chinese INN riol Maritime Customs, has
resumed charge Of tho customs and has
reopened the imperial posts.
An Austrian official dispatch says
chung H. who was arrested by the Aus
trlan representative at Pekin, was mill
tary governor OF Pekiu and adds that the
Austro. Hungarian contingent Is quartered
In Chung LIS palace. After his arrest
he was turned over TO the Japanese.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
FRANCE mas xoT REPLIED.
Not Yet Entirely sure Of the Russo
American Proposal.

American Proposal.
Paris. sept s.-France has not yet re-
piIed TO Russia's note regarding the with
drawai of troops from Pckin.
", Delcasse. minister OF foscign affairs.
and the Russian ambassador. Prince
orourossow went 10 Ramboullet to-day
to confer upon President Loubet the dec
ofaton OF tie Russian order OF ST. An
drew, recently accorded him by the
Car, and to present N. Ioubet the auto
kfaph letter accompanying the decoration.
u is believed that this win give oppor-
tunity Ter an exchange Of views which
VIII have an effect upon the ministerial
Meeting which VIII be held tomorrow.
France regards peace as the first requi-
sic of the situation but is not entirely
cefta that the withdrawal of the troops
icm Pogin Is the sur.st and quickest
method 60 attain this end.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
PRIZES GIVEN N AUGUSTA.
Labor Unions There HAD "a Right
RoynI Celebration

Augusta, Ca, sept a.-Labor Day was
elaborasely and enthusiastically celebrate
Ing interests OF this city give Augusta
many labor unions. and the parade this
morning was highly creditabie. II was
long enough 90 occupy nearly half an
hour In passing. and some OF the unions
showed that both money and care had
been expended IN preparing for to-day's
parade. Some OF the unions. in addl-
ton 40 being neatly uniformed ana car
rylng snowy banners. had elaborate
foats with artisans at work. showing
the character OF their daily labor The
prizes were awarded az follows.
For che Union Making the Best Ap-
pearance IN the Parade-~Flrst pfixe ALL
Ar..s.aa.....aa -. rna4lA u. -
The Savannah morning news., 1900-09-04
nRrTIsm NAY SURRENDER.
Boer. Have the Garrison ne Lady
brand In "A Tight Place.

Maseru. Basutoland. Sept. s.--comman-
does under Foreil. Grohe.aar. Bemmer
and Hnsaebnock. together with 300 OF The
reons scouts. are investing the British
garrison al l.adybrand
II Is said that the troops have already
burned their stores and u Is feared that
they win be compelled 30 surrender
Gen Hunter is Fastening 70 their relief