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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

He VIII Push Philippine Legislation
In Congress.

Florence, Ala. Jan. 16.-Gen. Wheeler
annpunces his plans in private letter re-
ceived here to-day by Tax Commissioner
Wood. From Luzon, Dec. .. the General
writes he expects to leave in a few days
and will devote himself here to pushing
mineral and school land legislation for the
Philippines through Congress. He says:
II could not have left here while the
campaign was on without being subjected
to severe criticism. l have resigned my
position In the army
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
PROBABLY THE HELIGOLAND.
Wrecked steamer belonged
Dutch-American Company.

81. Johns, NJ r.. Jan. fs.-Everything
goes to show that the wrecked steamer is
the Helgo.and, the property of the Dutch
American Petroleum Company.
Among a number of flags picked up this
evening, near Holy Rood, was one with
the coors blue, white and red, with the
letter "R" in the center This Is the
house flag of that company Taken with
the finding Of the boat off Cape Pine and
other finds II seems to leave no doubt
as to the identity of the vessel.
A life buoy was also picked up. with the
name of the steamer painted on IL, but
the lettering was partially illegible from
water and fire.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
To Keen out Bubonic plague.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Secretary Gage to-
day approved a comprehensive set of reg
ulations, prepared under the supervision
OF Surgeon General Wyman OF the Ma
rine Hospital Service, for the prevention
OF Introduction Of the bubonic plague into
the United States and its dependencies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
GASOLINE YACHT EXPLODEs.
Report That six People on Board Of
Her Perisbed.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. ia report was
brought to this city to-day by Mexican
who arrived overland from Ensenada.
that the gasoline schooner Anaita had
blown up in Magdela bay and that six
persons, all on board had perished.
The schooner was owned by the Ybara
Mining Company Of San Domingo, Lower
California, and has been running between
the mine and this port for some time.
She was in command of Capt n. Funcke.
with Charles Anderson as mate; William
Forest, engineer besides three sailors,
two of whom were Mexicans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
CARNEGIE DID NOT PAY 1T.
Cable Bill for Hoar's Speech, He
Says. Was Not Footed by Him.

New York. Jan. 16.-sln dispatch from
Washington to a Philadelphia paper IT
was stated on the authority of a congress-
man that Andrew Carnegie had given
$4,000 10 pay the cable tolls on Senator
Hoars speech last winter to the rebels in
the Philippines. Mr. Carnegie gave out
the following statement tonight:
II did not pay the cable tolls for Sem
ator Hoar's message to the Filipnos. They
do not need messages of sympathy or COM
fort.
II would, however, subscribe that
amount to a fund for the circulation of
the speech among Americans. who do need
it and could use the advice II contains
wisely"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
ohiections Not We'll Taken.

frankfort. Ky. Jan. 16.-In the Senate
,o-dav Tthe judiciary Committee reported
that il had Investigated the charges made
by GOV. Taylor and Lieut.. Gov Marshall
as to alleged disqualification of the SIX
Democratic senators, who are serving on
the contest committees, and found the oo-
factions not well taken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
CUBAN CABINET IN SESSION.
Matters Decided-YelIow
Fever Statistics.

Havana, Jan. 16.-At to-day's meeting
of the cabinet numerous matters were
uBder- discussion. Definite i rangements
were made regarding the organization OF
high schools. one win be established in
each province. 1t was also decided that
the municipal judges shall be paid def
mite salaries and not be left to court fees
for their stipends Counsel will be APP
pointed at the public expense to defend
accused persons unable to retain them.
The yellow fever statistics since the be-
ginning of the year show improved con-
ditions. There were only five cases under
treatment Yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
WHEELER TO COME BY GUAM.
Three More Cases of BubOnic PInRue
Reported Mt Manila

Manila Jan. l6.-Gen. Wheeler will re-
turn to the United States this week max
a stop at Guam, on his way hitherto.
Three additional cases OF the bubonio
plague have been reported.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
Marnhhen co.'s Decision.

baltimore, Jan. 16.-In the tWenty-rouuu
bout at 1873 pounds between jimmy Mul- s
ray of Cincinnati and George Mc1 "a. a.IIi a.,
cIsion in the seventh round on foul
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
Heavy burmese Rice Crop.

London. Jan. 17.-The Calcutta report to
the Times says:
1.-The Burmese rice crop has broken the
record over 100000 tons will be available
for export to foreign countries. Burmah
IL also able to supply a practically un-
limited quantity to the Indian famine dis
trlcts,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
OTIS COULD NOT LOCATE HrM.
gen. Wheeler Had No Mind for Ser
vice I'm Manila.

Washington, Jan. 16-The department
Wheeler's return. The order had been
given some time ago but whether 1t was
the result of an application from him
could not be recalled. II was gathered
Gen. Otis had not been able to find
place in the field satisfactory to Gen.
Wheeler, who had no mind for service In
Manila.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
BoMBARDMENT OF MAFEKING.
Attack of Jan. o on Ladysmith Said
to Have Been Disastrous.

Pretoria, Saturday, Jan. 13.--As a result
of the bombardment Of Mafeking yester-
day the British fort at Eastward was de
mo.ished and the British retired. One
Boer was wounded.
Advices from the head laager at Lady
smith report that the attack on that place
Jan. was disastrous TO the British, and
that Ladysmith appears to be in sore
straights.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
nussinn church Collapsed.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 16.-A church col
lapsed to-day during the celebration OF a
mass I'm Maloousene township, Sumara dis
trict Nineteen persons were killed and
sixty-eight wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
THEY WANT JUDGE VAN wYoK.
Travelling Men would Like to See
Him Made President.

Him MnHe PreNIdent.
Chicago. Jan. 16.-The Record to-mor-
row Will say:
Scores OF Democratic editors Of Illinois
have received letters from the National
Hotelkeepers and Travelling Mems Anti
Trust Association, having headquarters In
New York. telling them that Judge Van
Wyck Is the choice Of the Eastern trav-
cling men and hotelkeepers for President,
''on the antitrust ISSUE"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE.
Ten Bodies Recovered From the
Ruins of "A Factory.

Ruins of "A Factory.
Turin Jan. ia dynamite factory at
Avigliano, fourteen miles from here. ex-
ploded to-day with the result that FIVE
buildings were reduced to ruins. the
whole surrounding district was shaken
and many houses badly damaged.
Ten bodies have been recovered from
beneath the ruins Several others were in
iured and taken to the hospital. Surgeons
were dispatched TO the scene Of the dis
astpr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
wAUcHoP's LAST LETTER.
Considered Certain That Metbuen
VIII be Superseded.

London, Jan. 16.-Eyidence accumuiates
that Gen. Methuens bIunder at Magers-
fontein has lost him the confidence Of his
entire force to such an extent that It is
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
AN UNDERGROUND RAILWAY.

VIII lie Built i'm New York at N Cost
of s35,OOO,OOO.
, New York. Jan. 16.-The Board OF Rapid
Transit Commissioners to-day awarded
the contract for building the underground
railway in New York city TO j. -. Nc
Donald, of 100 Broadway, one OF the two
bidders. His price was $S5,00O,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
UNWORTHY OF DIR. BEHRENDS.
so SAYS DR.. MACARTHUR OF CALVARY
CHURCH. OF BROOKLYN CLERGYMAN's
ECIrMENICAI1 ADDRESS.
ECUMENICAL ADORE

The Baptist Social Union held its monthly meet
ing last night at the Hotel Manhattan Inc bap-
fist delegates to the Ecumenica Conference were
invited to dinner. Afterward a reception was ten
dered to the delegates Among those present were
John d. Rockefeller, DR.. Ashmore, of Swatow'
China DIR. Williams, of Burmah; the Rev. r. G.
Biting. OF New York: the Rev. G. Kerry. OF India
and the Rev DR.. Macarthur. of Calvary Baptist
Church. DR.. Macarthur made the principal speech
of the evening. Among other things he said:
The echoes of the great Conference will linger IN
hearts. No word better expresses the splrlt OF
this great meeting than the word unity, The
Christian Church is united in all essential truths
Another expression of this meeting IS the comfy,
One speaker at the great meeting denounced me
comfy in a speech which in many respects was TN
worthy OF the occasion and of the speaker Or.
Behrends of BROOKLYN. He stood alone in his de-
structve criticism All true missionary workers
repudiate his Interpretation that comfy Is COM
edy. No denomination ought to enter the field oc-
cupied by another Christian Each should regard
the rights of the other Christian bodies The time
trust.
No Christian ought to enter heaven during the
next twenty-five years II he can help 1t; We are
getting heaven earth now than ever we
had. We have had more of it in the last twenty fve
years than at any time since Adam fell into sin In
the Garden of Eden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
OUTDOOR RECREATION LEAGUES WORK
ANNUAL MEETING HELD AND OFFICERS ELECTED
ANOTHER PLAYGROUND.

ANNUAL MEETING HELD AND OFFICERS ELECTED
ANOTHER PLAYGROUND.
League the purpose of which is to provide play
grounds for the children Of the crowded tenement
house districts. held Its annual meeting at No. 10
West Forty-fourth-st., last night. A large crowd
was present. William Potts presided. The follow
ing officers were elected for the year:
President, James E Sullivan: vice-presidents.
William Potts Mrs. z. R. Lowell and E. J. Wen
dell: treasurer J. G. Phelps Stokes; secretary, E.
w. Ordway; Executive Committee, Mrs. E. NJ.
Fcote E. Morgan Grinnell. Mrs. Helen F. Green
Moses Oppenheimer. A. A Hale. ]. X. Paulding
Mrs Miriam S. Pierce Mrs. NJ. K. Simkovich Louis
stober. Charles B. Slower and Miss Lillian D.
Valid Other committees remain the same.
The treasurer's report showed that last year the
income was soo4s So and the expenditures 50 400 7a
There was enough money hand to last until
July and then the public would be appealed to-
The Hudson Bank playground, at Eleventh-ave
and Fifty-third-st., cost $50 month 10 operate:
Seward Park 500 and Sixty-eighth-st., $685. The
operating expenses were necessitated by gymnastic
instructors, watchmen and paraphernalia.
Mr. Potts announced that the new playground
called the Hips Bay Park. in ThrtyIhfth-st.s be-
tween Second and First aves., would be opened by
appropriate exercises tomorrow at p. m II it
rains the exercises will be Posponed to satqbrday
pIan was on foot to have other lots added to the
Thirty -ffth-st. playground. MI ,s
lecture with stereopticon pictures of the tenement
house districts Of the city He paid hlgh tripute
to Alfred T White. whom Governor Roosevelt ap-
Rs declared that the Tenement House Commits
sion would begin work at once ana tnat soon some
cooned in da rk rooms would be cleared away. and
chdren's Fairgrounds provided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
GATES CASE HURRIED Up.

SUMMONS MADE RETURNABLE TOMORROW
INSTEAD OF MAY a.
John ". Gates chairman of the Board of the
American Steel and Wire Company, has, through
his attorneys. had the summons obtained against
him by G. 4. Lamb made returnable tomorrow.
instead of May IL. Mr.. Gates, 1T is said is de-
srous sailing for Europe before the latter
Mr.. Lamb sent the following letter yesterday to
Mr.. Gates's lawyers
May g. 1900
Messrs. Nicoll. Anable & Lindsay, No. 81 Nassau
st. Manhattan
Dear Sirs: ! have received your letter of yester-
day and have duly noted the contents thereof. I
observe in the public prints many threats. said to
have been made by you TO representatives OF the
press, OF prosecution against those who have cri-
cised Mr.. Gates and his methods.
Permit me TO respectfully suggest that the time
Is ripe for you TO transfer this prosecution from
the newspapers to the courts. Very truly yours,
GEORGE ALFRED LAMB
Mr.. NicolI had made reply up TO a late hour
yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04

The fact that the Brooklyn team had met with
only one defeat in a week while their New-1ork
rivals had not game during the same time
gave the impression to the spectators that the
meeting between the teams at Washington
Park. Brooklyn, yesterday would likely end In a
rather easy victory for the home team. The Brook
Ign players seemed to feel that way and did not
begin hustle in until they suddenly found
the score tie and the heavens darkened with
storm clouds Then they scored two runs. winning
the game before the storm broke. The New-York
players again tried datory tactics in the closing
inning when they saw defeat staring them in the
face.
The home players took the lead in the second
inning by scoring three runs. Jones sent to
first called balls and Dahlen was struck by a
pitched ball. De Mont hunted safely, filing the
bases. and the friends of the men from Harlem
groaned. Then Kennedy sent to first on called
balls. forcing home Jones. and there were more
groans. Sheckard hit safely past second base
scoring Dahen and De Mont
The New-York players made their first tally in
the fourth inning. Setback hit safely to left CEN
tire for three bases, and scored Davis's long fly
to Jones. In the next inning the from Harlem
did better and added three to their list.
Foster hit safely and Van Haltern walked. Mercer
hunted, scoring Foster. Setback tried to bunt but
succeeded instead IN forcing out Van Hatren at the
plate. Daviss hit to left home Mercer and
Setback.
In the last half Of the inning the champions tied
Dagger left by Keller. With the score tie the
Brooklyn men scored runs in the last half of
made a pretty two Dagger to right centre. and
sheckard was hit with a pitched ball Keller
Doheny threw wild to first base. and Sheckard and
Keller scored the error. 1t too dark to play
longer and Umpire Connolly called the game.
Score:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
PREPARED TO CELEBRATE THE COMING OF AoS
OF THE CROWN PRINCE

OF THE CROWN PRINCE
Berlin May 4-Bern has put on holiday attire IN
anticipation Of the coming OF Of Crown Prince
Frederick william. Last evening the streets were
thronged with sightseers. many thousands OF whom
had already arrived from various parts OF Ger
many The Inter den Linden is ablaze with elec-
trio lights. The Austrian black and yellow and the
Hungarian green. white and red were everywhere
visible The "Reichsanzeizer' and the "Nord-
deutschs~ AHsemeine Zeituns'' print articles well
coming Emperor Francis Joseph.
Under instructions from President Mckinley.
United States Ambassador White will congratulate
Emperor William the Crown Princes attaining
his majority.
The French Government has specially commits
stoned the French Ambassador here. the Marquis
de Noailles 70 express IT'S congratulations 10 the
Crown Prince. The Dowager Empress and En-
peror Of China have sent congratulations
Berlin last evening agOs with amusement.
because the Crown Prince during the day had
ridden ordinary passenger the platform
of a streetcar in Potsdan and had conversed tn
terestedly with driver about the latter's family
and relatives
Yesterday Emperor William unveiled the rnonu-
ment recently erected in the Seges-Alee (Avenps
of Victory) to the first King OF Prussia. Freder-
ckI
A proposal has been made by large number OF
Americans including J. Pierpont Morgan and
Henry Willard who aided in the erection OF the
and splendid church in Speyer (often written
Spires. present to the church huge fresco rep
Spires in 1879 which gave rise the designation OF
'Protestants IL is hoped that Emperor William
will umpire in selecting the best from among
sketches sent by competing German and American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
MISSOURI PACIFIC REPORTS.

Contrary to expectation and to the announce
ment by Russell Sage, the Missouri Pacific direc-
tors did not meet yesterday. 1t was reported In
the day that a meeting had been called for the
afternoon and that important developments would
take place. The presence Of Southwestern Rail-
road officers in the city lends color to the reports
that efforts are being made to bring about closer
relations between the Southwestern railroads. An
officer of one of the roads operating in the South
western territory says that it is apparent that eff
forts are being made to harmonic the Gould and
Rockefeller interests which would be the means
of establishing rates firm basis and would re-
suit in benefit to practically all of the southwestern
roads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04

Ing when the pairing was arranged to be as fol-
lows: Tet1en Physiok. Blackburne Lee.
Ward Loman. Gunsberg vs. Jones' Mason
Teichmann. Van vliet VS.. Passmore, Lawrence VS..
bye. Teichmann drew his game with Mason. and
thereby secured the first prize. The remainder Of
the prizes could not be decided on account of three
games being left unfinished. The other games re-
suited follows:
Tietjen beat Physick. Ward disposed Of Loman
and of Physick In adjourned game. Gunsberg
administered defeat to Jones and Van Vliet downed
Passmore
Here follows the record Of all the players up to
date:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
REPORTED GENERAL CARRIAGE PURCHASE

The General Carriage Company. which has
charter operate automobiles In all parts Of this
city. reported yesterday to have purchased the
old Sixth-ave. stables. between Forty-thrd and
Forty-fourth SITS. for 100000 The company, IL
said, would make Of part OF the building
for the manufacture Of it's vehicles. No confrrna-
ton of the report could be obtained last night
At the annual meeting Of the stockholders ~
the company. held yesterday Camden
y. j.. the following directors reelected
Cyrus Field Judson. Joseph Letter. F. ". Curris
". s Jewell and Robert T. McKinstry. Presidena
Judson, in his annual report, said that the com
pany's business was increasing rapidly. He added
that the company had decided upon the extensive
Of gasolene and steam ornniDUseS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
CHARMS OF LONG ISLAND.

The Long Island Railroad Company has issued a
book of Photographic pictures of some of Long
Islands many scenes of rural and marine beauty.
The book, with its pictures, which are admirably
executed in half tone and number upward of two
hundred. serve to convey adequate idea of the
natural beauties of the island and its attractive
a health and pleasure resort, and its de-
STABILITY. with winds from the ocean cooling every
section, as a place to pass the summer. In pro-
ducing the illustrated book of some of the ISL
and's many attractive features the Long Island
Railroad Company has been animated by the be-
lief that the sun pictures will describe better
than words Long Islands many charms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04

Deputy Attorney General Coyne was associate
member of the Society of the Genesee. The fol-
lowing have been appointed by President Louis
Wiley TO represent the society at the funeral of
Mr. Coyne: Judge William E. Werner of the Court
Of Appeals: A. O. Bunnell, OF Dansvile. N Y; job
e Hedges Deputy Attorney-General Of this city:
lakewood r. Doty, of Genesee, n. Y; Gilbert X
Harroun of this city: E. r. Willard and A, Bene-
dict, OF Rochester.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
WAS NOT ALBERT G. DUYSTERs.

The following was sent out yesterday by the
New-York City News Association:
In story by this association on April
q Il stated that Albert c. Duysters had been
indicted in New-Jersey FOR perjury and that he had
been arrested in this city and held to await the
action of City Magistrate. This statement was
made in connection with the settlement OF 800 900
damage suit. The Information sent out in the
form OF a typewriter statement from the Corpora
zion Counsels office. AT the Corporation Counsers
Office yesterday IL admitted that the errcr had
been made there; that Mr. Duysters had never been
under such 4 charge and that he not the man
arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
SIGNAL COMPANY INCORPOP4 FED

Albany. May 3-The Taylor Signal Company OF
Buffalo. incorporated here to-day with a capt
tai Of $4,000 The purposes for which II is
formed the manufacture and sale OF railroad
signalling devices. switches. machinery tools and
appliances. The directors Charles w. Good
year. Alvah ". Hall. Amos ". Morgan Andrew
Langdon, George D. Morgan, William L. Marcy
Horatio Q. Narrower and John ]. McWilliams Of
Buffalo, and William @. Hovey. of Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
ARPJVAL OF THE MONONGAHELA.

The United States training ship Monongahela
which left Hampton Roads on Wednesday in tow
~ the Tinted States tug Potomac, arrived here
Yesterday She is here to land the boys OF Brook
Ivn New-Ycrk and Jersey City whom she took on
a IVES, Indian cruise, from Newport, on January
. From here she goes to Portsmouth, N H,
where she will go into drydock for repairs and
lin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
THE MAJORS FISHING TRIP.

officials the City Hall were interested yes
terday in reports from Boston that Mayor Van
Wyck in that city in company with John F
Carroll and Charles W. Morse president OF the
Ice Trust that recently raised the price OF ics
small consumers IN this city from % 10 50 cents
hundred pounds. The interest Of Tammany leaders
in the Ice Trust has been subject for much talk
among business men and politicians IN this city.
Mr. Morse the Mayor and MIR. Carroll ara reported
be their way 10 Maine on a. fishing rip but
they may discover some shortage In the Ice crop
while they catching trout
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
CHANGE IN SOUTHERN ROUTES.
FLORIDA CENTRAL. AND PENINsULAR SYSTEM
WILL NOT USE TRACKS OF SOUTHERN

Will NOT Use TRACKS OF SOUTHERN
RAILWAY AFTER MAY 10.
Portsmouth Va, May (Special)-The Florida
Central and Peninsular system to-day gave formal
notice to the Southern Railway that on and after
May 10 it would discontinue the of the tracks,
bridge and terminals of the latter company at and
Columbia s. c.. which the Florida Central
and Peninsular Railroad has been using. pending
the completion OF the connecting link of ninety
miles and the bridge across the Congaree River at
Columbia which will link together the Florida
Central and Peninsular and the Seaboard Air Line
systems. and that and after May 10 the Sea-
board Air Line and the Florida Central and PENN
sular systems would operate their trains over
their tracks all the way from Petersburg Va,
Jacksonville and Tampa.
Track laying on the line between Richmond and
May 10 the Seaboard Air Line Railway will
institute its through train service between New
York and Tampa using its tracks all the
way from Richmond to the extreme southern por-
ton of Florida.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-04

tia, he has lately been driving In double harness
r,i+b rhe black xAlding Santos. 2HA- Mr.. Gerken
was s.. Speedway Park yesterday afternoon with
a.sTl a fast horse with slow record The new
snesdwav trotter was up ia the bunch when Pals
tar gained his record Of 2:l6s. ait the Empire City
tract Iast October. He Is toppy Ettle chastnu.
geldng, by Wilkes Spirit. Jr. the sire OF Ches~
ter 2:l2A-