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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
BEST FOR THE DEMOCRATS.
Hopkins plan Of ncapPorti"nment
Just Approved Deals alike
NNIIh nnth PnrtIes

Washington. Dec. i7-The Census Com
mittee OF the House, by a vote OF seven
10 six has approved tho Hopkins bill.
fixing tho number Of members for the mex.
ten years az $50. the present membership.
unless. OF course. other states should be
admitted.
The result was not reached until after
great deal OF sparring back and forta.
the declining vote being given by Mt Nc
bowel OF Ohio.
The 81 roneuts Of this plan have not
slven up the nght especially as they have
succeeded Ia reaching a sort OF a COM
promise in the delay OF action upon 'ha
bill until efter the holidays. The states
which win loss a member under this new
apportionment are making a hard nsht.
and are hoping ttat even II they are not
able 10 carry tn ough the Littleaeld plan
which would save them al. they may be
able TO put through some other plan. s-ch
as an Increase % the membership 20 ~.
which would save several OF the states
taking part In this nght
From the standpoint of the Democrats
party and the South. the Hopkins bill Is
unquestiounbly the better. While Virginia
south Carolina and Kentucky would lose
under g.. these losses would be Offset by
gains in Louisiana and Texas. The He
publican gains under this plan IN the
House and IN tine electoral college would
bo five and the Republican losses 1--WE.
while thc Democratic gains would be
three and Democratic losses three Thus
the gains and losses IN each party would
offset one another and the net result
would bc 10 leave the strength Of the two
parties in the House and IN the electoral
college relatively the same as now. The
adoption Of any other pan would mean
net gains for the Republicans and these
gains On any event might be sufficient 10
decide y presidential election.
The Maine members are making an
especially hard fight because the loss OF
one representative means 20 them the
loss Of twenty-five per cent OF their rep
reseniation. Mr.. Iittleheld is iFhting
particularly hard because IN the con-
dttion Of politics In that state. he is most
likely 10 be the lamb led to the slaughter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
ooNFIRMED ny KITcHESER.
Hc wires Repors of the Loss by Gen.
nrabant's Horse.

London. Dec .i7.-Gen. Kitchener. In a
dispatch received by the war ONCE con
Arms the Associated Press dispatches
from Auwal North. Cape Colony, OF last
night. announcing tho capture by the
Beers Of a detachment % British Horse
Dec. u. near zastron. orange River Col
ony. and says about io7 men were made
prisoners on that occasion.
The ca,onial Office. in announcing that
SIP Aifred Miner succeeds Lord Roberts
as administrator Of the conquered terri
tory In south Africa. says his raking up
his residence al Johannesburg on account
OF his health must not be regarded as q
settlement q the capital question.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
THE THIRD VICTIM
,,nRNA Won HANGED ANOTHER
NEGRO MURDERER.
IMPLICATED IN SAME CRIME.
,rcRo CONFESSED HE vRUCII TIE
FIRST BLOW.

,r.b Was Not observation-disclosures into
br Jail at bonneville and PuIIed
the Nrgro Out Through a Hole.
TROOPS We're ordered ont but Ar
,,,rd Too Lnte-sentiment of the
community Approves the Mob's
action.
r-..tl.e. Ind. Dec. i7-John Ro.la
t...d Of the negroes implicated IN ths
f..r OF Hollic simous. was hanged TO
... .n the courtyard by "a mob Of about
a rom Rockport this evening. Two
,. -lmpaulons were Iynohed At Rock
.. m-, night for the same crime.
sho. was fred ana everything
.aodaated ss quietly a. n the exc
rad been one under the sanction 81
.u
. was brought to this place this
Ho0u about O'Clock in charge of
Anderson OF Rockport Upon h.s
sII le was placed in cell on the
floor Of the jail aud his presence
arawn only 20 q few citizens.
v minutes after O'Clock a body
H men marched through tho principal
f to toe jaa and demanded that the
g. raer be surned over 20 IT, Deputy
s.r0 Raymond Cherry was in charge Of
u 55l He declined 90 give up the keys
ord tire mob 80 once began 20 batter IN
,a nau a. thc jaE with a telegraph pole.
members OF the mob crawled
tr.4sn ,ne hole and with sledgehammers
se down the door of Rolla's cell. and
.a the throurhly tcrrihed negro was
nl hands os the men. who placed a
1l. around his neck All left crawling
o.an Trough the hole by which they had
e..r.o dragsiny the negro after them.
Few minutes was consumed IN the
r.1 to the courthouse yard. the rope
paa thrown over the limb Of tree and
rartd bands sent his body flying into
ar The loose end Of the rope was
u.d to . tree and as soon as the mob
v sure that lts work had been COM
g. ted ID left in az orderly a manner as q
entered the town.
S ue of the men wore masks and men
apparently from every station in life took
t Iu the lunchng Except for the ex-
c..d groups 81 men standing on the street
eaers d stranger would have knows
soothing Of the tragedy that had just been
f..trI
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
MOUNT oaDERED our MILITIA.
u Was Feared They would Arrive
at bonneville Too late.

at bonneville Too Late.
Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 17.-Gov. Mount
ga advised tonight by the sheriff OF
fencer county ttat a mob OF 60 had
taried frosn Rockport 20 Bonneville with
t.a Intention of lynching John Rolla and
aaother negro arrested 70. completely In
t4e murder OF Hollle sinsons Saturday
i,ghL
lie also notified the government that the
laeal authorities would be poweriess 70
So the mob and asked that a military
,onrauy be sent AZ once to the scene.
Instructions were Immediately issued 70
: I'd Company T. located A. Evansville.
raler arms as e&odiiiously as possible.
Is special train was ordered 20 be In readi-
ness 81 soon as the Bonneville authorities
askcd FOR assistance. II was feared. how
ever that the mob would reach Boone
vile ahead of the soldiers. state ofhciah
were IN consultation with the Governor
far several hours late tonight and he was
"a closely advised of the situation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
DE VETS FoRcE REFUSED.
Then He Took Charge aud Went
Through the British Lines.

Maseru. Dec. 16.-Dewet's force was
twice repulsed before St broke through the
English lines in the neighborhood Of Tha-
ba N'Chu
Ia the third attack DeWet led IN per-
son. with a few determined men he
charged and broke the British lines. the
rest Of the commando following. He was
forced. however 10 leave in the hands OF
the British 4 ispoaaaer ana afteen wag-
ons with ammunition and stores
Commaudant Haasbroek. with a COM
nando and two guns. tried TO get through
sprlngkants Mex. but was driven back.
losing forty men.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
ENGLISH ANTI-vIoE CRUSADE.
London sun Appears Under Editor
ship of Dr. Parker.

London. Dec. 1.-THE first issue OF tho
London sun. under the cditorship OF the
Rev. Or. Joseph Parker. pastor OF the
City Temple appears this afternoon. The
column where the days betting u us
uaily published. contains under the cap
ton --latest News" '''fhe Wages OF sin
is Death" and other familiar texts. fol
lowed 10 by vigorous protest against
rambling The article declares ~ paper
cannot live six days without pan
derlnv 10 the gambler. the drunkard and
the senaualisf lct u wither away"
In another editorial Dr. Parker urges
the magistrates 90 apply the cat ana
wipe out HoolEanlsm.'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
GIGANTIC STEEL PLATE POOL.
Fourteen BIR Embellishments May
60 into Combine.


Cleveland. o.. Dec. i7.-NegotiatEoSs s5e
on foot and declared TO be certain OF sue
cossfui conclusion. for the formation Of a
pool by fourteen OF the largest steel plate
manufacturing establishments IN the
united States.
Among the concerns included arc named
ihe Carnegie Steel Company. the Illinois
steel Company the Federal steel Com
many. the Tseukens Setel Company the
National Steel Company and the Ameri-
can steel ana Wire Company. II is said
that the Carnegie Company heads the
list with 10 per cent. of the total business
Of au the mills. The pool - arranged on
the percentage basis and the country Is
divided into territories 10 be- exclusively
supplied with steel plates by the various
members OF the pool The decision was
also reached 20 DO away with commission
agents. The pool Affects the domestic
market alone.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
couaANDANT WEST RESIGNS.
Result Of the Trouble Among ru--
cnioosn students.

Tuscaloosa. Ala. Dee i7.-it Is stated
here tonight that owing TO the recent
disturtances among the students OF tho
University OF Alabama. caused By certain
disciplinary restraint TO which they OBJ
iected. COmmandant West has rendered
his resignation and left for his home az
Union Springs Aha. President James X.
Powers has also sent his resignation. ef-
fective June. 1891. TO Acting Governor
Jelka.
Senior Captain James n. Forman has
been appointed acting commandanf.
demonstration was attempted by the
students this afternoon. but was prevent
ed by the students board OF control
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
VICTORY ron rHE british.
Report Of Another severe battle in
south Africa.

London. Dec Il. $40 p m.-The report
Of another severe battle. resulting In a
British victory. Is current here.
According to the story the fishting be-
gan a. daybroak to-day and lasted for
several hours The Beers who numbered
from $40 to 1000 men. we're surrounded
Al tho orange river and totally defeated
wsih very heavy losses IN killed and
wounded.
a number OF Beers. II is added. were
captured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
CHINESE LOOT SMUT OUT.

Embargo VIII Be Placed Upon II at
Marseiiirs.
Paris Dec. i7.-By order Of the govern
ment a number Of cases filled with Chinese
loot. sent 20 President Loubet and others
by GEN Frey commander Of the French
marine force in China. viii be embargoed
az Marseilles when they are unshlpped.
This action Is evidently an outcome Of
the protest OF Gen Chanee against loot
tur
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18

Nashville. Tenn, Dec. iT-News reseneo
s.,s Tonight from celina, Clay county
- a eatai boiler explosion IN the Turner
4 ~ saw mll. Two men. r. g. Pedsss
sna Fireman A. n. Green were instantly
klilsd. and +. r. Pedigs fatally scAided
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
INSTRUCTIONS TO oOvGER.
~ Is said ~ VIII Clear Up the Way
of the Ministers.

Washington. Dec. IA long instruction
was sent 60 Minister Conger this after
noon informing MIN fully as to his course.
he already had been authorized 10 sign
the agreement. and 1t IS said that this
fresh instruction viii so clear the way
OF obstacles at Pekin as to make Il prob
able that all OF the signatures OF the
ministers can be fixed al once.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
"REAsoNABI.E CONCESSIONS.
London Papers More Temperate On
Canal Question.

London. Dec. is-The Daily Chronicle
and the Standard publish editorials this
morning on the canal question. which are
in a much more temperate tone than some
OF their former expressions.
Both journals admit the dinicult po-
sition OF the Washington government and
advocate "all reasonable concessions 20
the sentiment and interests Of the Ameri-
can people with q view of preserving tho
Angl American understanding
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
PRESIDENT MAY SEE 1T.
Talks of Going 60 Launching OF
BattIeshfp ohio.

washington. Dec. iT.-President scott OF
the Union Iron Works. San Francisco. the
builders OF the new battleship Ohio. saw
the President to-day and received his as
surance that n nothing occurred &c pre-
vent. he would 20 20 San Francisco soue
time next May TO witness the launchioz
81 the bis vessel
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
WHY ENGLAND HOLDS OFF.

Wants China ia Comply Before the
Troops Are Withdrawn.
London, Dec Dee. iS-"Great Britain
has instructed Sir Ernest Satow. under
stand" SAYS the Pekin correspondent Of
the Daily Mail. wiring Sunday. TO urse
the retention IN the joint note OF the word
irrevocable and the inclusion in the pre-
amblo OF the declaration Of That until
the Chinese government has fuialled the
demands of the Powers Pekin and the
province OF Chi Ii will not be evacuated
by the allied troops.
1T 81 rumored that Germany is warm
Is supporting the British proposal. ana /
believe a r. aiorhy Of the Powers aud pos
sihly all OF them VIII eventually accept
.ne proposal. which Is hailed here with
delight
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
Earl II Has the Grip.

Berlin. Dec. IA dispatch received
here from peldn. dated Dec. IS, says Ii
Hung chang is suffering from influenza
The dispatch also denies that the Dow
ager Empress Is going TO Cheng Tu'
province OF SEE Chuen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18

9lon,romsry. Ala. Dec. r.-H Gay
Armstrong. grand secretary Of all
Masonic bodies OF the state died from
heart trouble az Auburn. Ala. tonight.
Armstrong was consul general at RIO
de Janelro during cievelaps's nr-i ed-
eainiauation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18

washington Dec 1.-THE Senate IN ex-
ecutlve session to-day agreed 70 give is
adhesion 10 the convention TO regulate
tho importation Of intoxicating LIQUORS
anto certain regions OF Africa.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
LEARNING WESTERN WAYS.
Japanese Cashier Abseonds and
wrecks n Bank.

Tscoma. Wash. Dec. 1.-THE San shi
Bank OF Yokohama has failed. owing 800
900 yen, in consequence of the defaieasi6n
OF the cashier of the Toxic branch. He
lost 1000 yen Specializing and then alb
seconded. taking as much more.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18

Malaga. Dec H.-It Is rumored that the
commander OF the Gncisenau committed
.n,elde when ne saw all was lost
A nephew Of the imperial chancellor
Count Won BuelOw. named Berndt, was
among the saved. though he was injured
about the head. a sailor who survived the
wreck went mad as result of the expe-
rience.
T,be erst engineer. the assistant engineer
and a number Of petty officers were
drowned
II IS hoped that the guns the treasure
chest and perhaps part OF the hull. viii
be salvaged.
OF the si4 survivors. ihiriy-nine VINO
were Injured we're transported 80 the To-
cal hospital. rs sheltered in the barracks
and is0 lodged in the town hall. The mu-
r,e,p,l,,y is providing food for all.
Members Of the German colony ana
rsrv spanish ladies' have offered 20 nurse
the injured
the aass over all the eOnsulates are at
half-masI
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18

Cape Town. Dec. i7.-seven hundred
Boers have crossed from Orange River
Colony into Cape Colony near Ahwal
North and have reached Kaapdaal
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
SUICIDE OF COMMANDER.
ont of 45o Persons ON Sunken Ger
man Frigutc Gneisen1u' aiA
Have Been Accounted for.

Berlin. Dec. H.-An oficiai dispatch
from Malaga. received here this morning
,ocos,nts for si4 survivors out Of the 40
persons who were on board the German
training frigate Gneiseuau which fonn-
dered az the entrance to tho port OF Ma
laga yesterday while she was taking ref
us,. from the terrible storm prevailing az
the time.
rmperor william has received teie-
gram OF coincidence from tho spanish
Queen Regent
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-18
ron sI1IDAwIY NARRows.

Memorial Presented 90 the senate
by senator Clay.
Washington. Dee. i7.-senator Clay pre-
s.rtcd - the Senate to-day a memorial
from the Savannah Board of Trade ask
inr Congress for on appropriation suf-
ta.euf 20 provide a channel through Skid
away Naruows. seventy-fve feet wide and
f|x feei deep. All OF the members Of the
Georgia delegation are urged to cooper
oto with Representative Lester.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13
The Great Centennial State.

The Great Centennial State.
In its New Years issue, the Salt Lake
Tribune says:
"Our Centennial sister keeps up her
high reputation as = State of great
mines and q great people. She claims
to be the banner gold State and we
suspect the figures for the year will
vindicate the claim. Possibly. too. she
will show greater yield OF silver than
any other State, and she is great in
other ways. Her orchards are fine; her
stock and dairy products are large, and
a gamer people never stormed the high
hills and wrested from them their
treasure. More. her people work to-
gether and an intimation that Colorado
is not the foremost of States in all
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13
A Good Recommend.

A 70ung Irishman once went to a
kind i,arted old squire for recommen,
dat;on An elaborate one was written
and read to him. He took it with
thanks, but did not move. what the
matter with it?" said the squire. "Oh
noahin', sorr." said the lad quickly
"Well, then, why don't you COY" ''Surs
sorr.t thought on the stringth Of {
recsn mind like that you'd be wanting
to hip me-"
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

Nerte and audacity compel admira-
tion, even when exhibited by our
enemi$. The Filipino officer who went
into Mtnila to try to raise riot among
the natives had plenty Of both.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

things good is instantly and unanimous
ly resented. 1t is an inspiration to live
next to such people and it is joy to
greet them with all halls and welcomes
as the New Year draws near"
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

Itthe Beers had all the volunteers re-
cruited for them in the United StaRa
by the yellow journals, they could sweep
the English out OF South Africa without
the slightest trouble. But paper volun-
,teers can't 6ght.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13
Doings of the Commissioners.

At the regular session, January ID
and Sd. there were present Commis-
sioners Wilson and Martin, and the fol-
lowing business was transacted:
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
The county levy vas increased u
mills on account OF bond redemption
and interest.
Official bonds Of incoming officers ex-
amined and approved.
Following BRA were allowed;
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

The Ioers also have yellow journals,
one of which declares that British
soldiers attacked an ambulance and tore
the red cross from the hats aud sleeves
of the attendants.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13
The Irish Fusiiecrs.

The Irish Fusiieers.
LAT THE BATTLE OF GLEKcoE.I
Thcy pushed across the open, and
They hustled up the hill;
rhey forced the stubborn Boertah hand
Who picked their men to kill.
They never dodged the lcaden hail,
Rut with storm n cheers
rhey s.,.pt the summit like gale,
I'll ,se Irish Fusileers'
Then glory to the fighting blood
That Hils those Irish veinsi
Their charge was like mighty Hood
That's sweIled by April rains.
And millions read the tale that's told
With cheering and with tears,
The story of those heroes bold,
The Irish Fusileors.
-Trnm thu Cleveland Plsin laNi~r.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

Those politicians who are playing
with, or upon. American sympathy for
either Of the belligerants in the South
Africa On war would better be very care
full; they are handling political lyddite.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

1t is announced that the revenues of
Great Britain are increasing. A very
large increase will be necessary to meet
the heavy expenses of the war.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

Thirty. two authors, ten illustrators
and eight Photographic artists contri'
buto to the excellent January issue OF
Tho LADIES Home Journal. Among
the special features are "The Homie
Coming Of the Nakannies," by W.. a.
Fraser. ''The Boer Girl Of 6outh
Africa" by Howard Q. HHlsgas
Where tho New Century Will Rsally
Besia,n, .by JOHN RltaAis. IT,; "a
Merry Wonan's Letters to Quiet
Poet, . edited BY 8. T. Pickard; "The
Aother Of the Stars" by Amelia IL.
Botsford; IA National Crime at the
Feet Of Americans Parents" by Ed
ward Box; 1.-THE Minister and the
organ" by Ian Maclaren; 1.-The Re-
hearsal Of a Play; Molly Donahue's
Musicale, by the author of MIR.
Dolly; "Edith and 1 in Paris" "lIer
Boston Experiences, 1.-The Auto
biography of a Girl" etc. BY the
Curtis Publishing Company. Philadel-
phia. One dollar year ten cents a
copy.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

"Americanizing" the Panama Canal
company is doubtless regarded by un-
Iscrpulous Congressman IS an indica-
ft;un.of fat "pickingsp when congress
sgan tackles the Istbmian canal .qnes-
ton.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

Nobody has tried to rub it in on Hon.
Tomas B. Reed by suggesting him IS
n candidate for Vice President.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

Dividend declaring in London is like
ly to b, curtailed for some time.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

The commissioners met on Tuesday
and organized by the election Of Com
missioner Henry T. Wilson as chair
man for the ensuing year.
The full board was present consisting
of Messrs. Wilson, Martin and Rector.
Road oyerseers were appointed rs
follows:
District No John Banta-
District No. 2.-W. d. Valentine.
District No 3.-John Smith.
Williams Fork District-Wm. Nc
Fadden.
z. T. Banta was appointed Justice
Peace in Precinct No. ! and l.. S.
Bloomfield in No. 4.
ni1Io ollpuphs
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13
j. W. HUGUS. &C. DAVIS.
President. Vice-President
A. c. MouLroN, Cashier.
BANK OF MEEkER
aIEEKER, COLORADO.

Transact General Banking Business.
Highest price paid for County Warrants. In
,erest allowed on Time Deposits. Drafts
irawn on Eastern Cities and Europe.
Correspondents, Kountze Bros, New York:
First National Bank. Omaha: First Ma
tional Bank. Denver: First National Bank.
Rawlins, wyo.; First National bank, Glen
wood Springs; aud in all principal cities of
Europe.
Collections Promptly Attended to.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13

The future Of Cuba and Porto Rico,
the Philippine question, financial lcgis-
latiou in the new congress, Secretary
Root report, the British reyerses in
South Africa, and the recent progress
of American municipalities are some of
the topics editorially treated in the
January Review OF Reviews.
The Meeker herald., 1900-01-13
Louis F. strehIke & Co.,

Prescriptions and Family receipts CAREFUL
perienced pharmacists in constant attendant
Dealers in Cigars, Tobacco, Confections
Supplies, Fishing Tackle. Etc. Etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-25

umphs," whispered the pcrfidious jim
"and sail in"
Spencer gave him horrible scowl as
he rose to his feet. Then he turned to
the auditors with a pleasant smile. He
put his teeth together hard. He
wouldn't he bluffed. And deep down in
his soul he felt gratiled that Jim--de-
spite his consummate meanness-had
confidence in him. Jim knew he
wouldn't nuke. He would say word
or two and retire as gracefully as pos
sible.
When Spencer. after an eloquent
Windup, finely took his seat, the ap-
plause was vigorous and long drawn
out, and jim, his face flushed and his
eyes sparkling. grabbed Spcncer's hand
under the tble and squeezed it hard.
and said. Great, my boy great You
ought to get down on your bendcd
knees to me for bringing you out"
When 1t was all over Jim said: I'VE
must get our coats and hunt up Min
ME. Minnie is Mrs. Jim. She's little
jealous of YOU now; don't make her
more so. BY the way, she has young
woman from your overgrown town in
tow tonight, and we'll have to escort
her to her aunt's home. Know her?
She's Miss Anna Goldic."