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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
ALLEN NOT A CANDIDATE.
Denies n Report That He Wanted to
Lead the FusiOnists.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Senator Allen OF
Nebraska, in an interview tonight au-
thorized an absolute denial of the reports
that he would be the candidate for the
presidency of party of the fusion forces.
He said:
Il would not accept the nomination if it
were unanimously rendered me. Mr..
Bryan undoubtedly will be the candidate
of the Democrats, Populsts and Free Sill
yer parties for the presidency. Nebraska
will give him a united, active delegation
to all three of the conventions"
Senator Allen declared emphatcaIy that
so far as he knew Mr.. Bryan had not
aided him in his candidacy for the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
COOLEST MAN IN THE CROWD.
Was Julius Robinson when Being
Taken TO the GaIlOws.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 2.-Julus Robinson
colored was hanged to-day, in Dinwiddie
Court House. for numbering W. NJ. Jolly,
a merchant and prominent citizen, in No
vember last.
lie was taken from Petersburg to the
Scene of the hanging on train, ana was
the coolest man in the crowd. He made
a speech on the gallows, warning young
coiored men against drinking whisky ana
carrying pistols. II was the third hang
ms in Virginia on day other than FIJI
daV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
STATUE OF GEN. WASHINGTON.
Paris City Council Has Chosen the
Location for IL.

paris. Jan. 2.-The City Council has
chosen the site for the equestrian statue
of washington. 1t is at the Intersection OF
,he Avenue DIena and the Avenue du
rrocadero IL is fine site, in the midst
~ ,be American quarter. with the Place
IA, Trocadero. the Palais du Trocadero
ana the Arc de Triomphe, and the
champs Eiysees close by. The pedestal has
also been approved by the Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
-----------s-7sss-o---
COUNTY FUNDS ARE MISSING,
Treasurer's Books in an Indiana
County Have Disappeared.

Chicago, Jan. "A special to the Times
Herald from indianapolis says sensational
developments have come in Shelby county
with the retirement of County Treasurer
Wilson and the installation of Treasurer
Lee as his successor.
All the books of the office for three
years and six months prior to last June are
missing and Mr.. Wilson says he does not
know what has become of them.
The corresponding books of the auditor
for the same period are also missing and
it is not known what moneys have been
received or paid out in that time.
The auditor of the state has sent dep
uty to see that the states interests are
protected. 1t is said $125,00O is unac-
counted for. ,...
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
HOUSE HAS NO PROGRAMME.
Treasury Inquiry Resolutions May
Cause Controversy.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Speaker Hender-
son said to-day that no exact programme
of business in the House on the reassem-
bling tomorrow and during the balance
of the week had been made UP, and the
view prevailed with the Speaker and his
associates on the Rules Committee that
there would be adjournments until appro-
priation bills and the measures beforr
other committees were ready for action
by the House. The outlook, therefore, is
for little business before the House duT-
ing the remainder of this week
There is some prospect of a sharp con-
troversy over the consideration of resolu-
tons of inquiry relative to the treasury
department. During the recess several
members are said to have prepared reso-
lutions of this character.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
MINERS TO RETURN TO WORK.
Trouble In the Alabama Mines Has
Finally Been settled.

Birmingham. Ala, Jan. 2.-The trouble
between the mine operators in Walker
county and the United Mine Workers has
been adjusted and the miners, who have
been on strike for eleven weeks, will re-
turn 90 work
The trouble was caused by a demand
Tor increased wages, but this was refused:
The miners affiliated with the Knights "i
labor did not quit work when the united
Mine Workers made their demands.
Both organiza lions have now been recog-
hlzed by the nine operators.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
Laurada Case Dismissed.

Philadelphia. Jan. Judge Dallas, in
the United States Circuit Court of APP
peals, to-day handed down an opinion af-
firming the decision of the District Court
of Delaware. in dismissing the suit of the
United States against the steamer Lau-
rada, in which the government sought 90
have the vessel forfeited and her owners
fined for engaging in alleged filbustering
expeditions during Cuba's rebellion against
SDain
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
SEAT WILL REMAIN VACANT.
Gov. Smith Will Not Order a Con-
gressiOnal Election.

Baltimore. Jan. 2.-John Walter Smith,
Democratic Governor-elect of Maryland,
announced to-day that he will not order 4
special election to choose his successor
as representative in Congress from the
First Maryland district. Owing to the
expense involved taxpayers of the coun-
ties comprising the First district have
strenuously objected 90 special election,
and the Governor will allow the seat to
remain vacant until the next general
alnctinn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
BUFFET ADJUDGED GUILTY.
No Action Taken with Regard to
DerouIede and Guerin.

Paris, Jan. 1.-The High Court (senate)
concluded the hearing of the conspiracy
cases to-day with counsers speech in de-
Tense of M. Guerin.
The High Court later announced that II
had deci ed by a vote of 1iS to As that M
Buffet was guilty with extenuating cir
cumslances that ii acquitted NM Godefrey
aud DeVauX, owing 10 the large minority
in their favor and that il acquitted NM.
Sabran and De Ramet The court then ld-
journed until Tomorrow without arriving
at a decision respecting NM. Guerin aud
Deroulede.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
schooner BadIy Damaged.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 2-The schooner Ann
Ham Louise Lockwood, Capt. j.
T. Martin, which left Nortolk sun
day for New York with IutIipe',
US RIM into by the steamer
Rnena Ventura at winter quarter light
ship Yesterday and badly damaged. she
was towed TO Berkely to-day for repairs
Damages 5000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03

New York, Jan. 1.-The anxiety for the
overdue coasting steamer George FarweIl
was relieved to-day by the report received
by Ray & Pickett. her agents here, of her
arrival at Newport News for coal and sail
ing thence yesterday for New York. The
Farwell was bound from New Orleans for
this port
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
Herschein,s DefaIcatton.

Lancaster, Pa. Jan. At Is believed
that the defalcation of Emanuel H. Her.
schein, the absconding county treasurer,
will amount to more than the $4,000 at
first disclosed, further failures to record
tax collections having been discovered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
WANTS NICARAGUA CANAL.
Macon Chamber of Commerce Urges
Speedy Construction.

Macon, Jan. 2-The Macon Chamber or
Commerce Today unanimously adopted
resolutions favoring the speedy construc-
ton of the Nicaraguan canal as meas
ure of paramount importance to the South
and mglng the senators and representa-
tIves in Congress from Georgia 10 support
any proper measure to secure the speedy
completion of This great work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03

New York, Jan. 1.-The three-masted
schooner Eva D. Rose, from Norfolk for
Camden n. j., laden with pig iron. Is
ashore at Cold Springs Harbor, near Cape
May, n. J. Life-savers have gone TO
their assistance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
AWAITING BRYAN's RETURN.
There viii BE Conference of Ne
brasISa Fusion Leaders.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 2.-The return OF
William j. Bryan tomorrow will be fol
lowed by a conference of Nebraska fusion
leaders, as well as some Democrats OF
prominence from other states.
Committeeman Miller of Oregon leads
the advance guard of outsiders, and mas
been here several days waiting for Col.
Bryan. 1t is the plan 20 get an expression
from Mr.. Bryan on what he deems vase
in the way of preliminary action FOR the
national campaign.
On Friday the State Central Committee
Of the Democrats, Populists and Free ST.
yer Republicans will meet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03

Thomasville, Ga. Jan. 2.-About 7
o'clock last night fire destroyed frame
building in the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railroad yards in this city. The
house was used as an oil and waste hous ,
The loss is $500 to $1,000. The cause of the
fire Is unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
DOUGLAS NEW OFFICIALS.
Complaint Made About the Mail Ser
vice by Peopse There.

vice by People There.
Douglas Ga, Jan. mayor w. w.
Mcdonald and the new board of aldermen
for the city of Douglas for 1900 were
sworn in last night. and after organizing
for business. elected for city marshal a
Mr.. Brown a new resident of the city.
w. A. Davis was elected clerk of Council,
and C. e. Baker, cashier of the Union
Bank was elected city treasurer.
Complaint is being made by the readers
of the Morning News a. the present mai
service given Douglas. The paper never
gets here until the day after publication,
and sometimes the second day. The sun
day paper arrives on Monday, when it
should get here on Sunday night, as the
mail train on Sunday does not leave
Waycross before o'clock, giving that Of
fee ait least six hours to make the trans
fer on Sundays.
Douglas had che hardest freeze of the
season last night, and IL is stlll freezing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
w. l.. Aram's sudden Death.

Atlanta, Jan. about midnight last
night Mrs W. l.. Aram was awakened
by the heavy breathing of her husband
and upon examination found that he was
unconscious. Medical aid was at once
summoned, but to no avail and at 6
O'Clock this morning he died. The cause
of his death was apoplexy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
CUBAN CABINET SWORN IN.
swOre Allegiance for Time Being to
the United States.


Havana. Jan. 2.-The president of the
Supreme Court, Senior mendoza fin the
throne room of the palace, at 10 a. m.
to-day, administered the oath of Office
to the members of the new cabinet, with
the exception of Senior Vilalon, the Sec
rotary of Public Works, who is unable to
reach here before next Sunday. The wit
nesses of the ceremony were Gems. Wood
and Chafee and Coils. Richards, Dudley
and Black, all in full uniform,
The oath was the ordinary one admin
istered TO all Cuban officials taking office
under the present authority swearing al
legiance, for the time being, to the mill
tary authorities of the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
MIsSISSIPPrs sENATORSHIP
Contest Over the short Term VIII BE
Quite Close One.


Jackson, Miss, Jan 2.--The Mississippi
Legislature met to-day.
Informal caucuses were held by the
members during the day on the short term
senatorship contest between Hon. w. V.
Sullivan and ex-Gov. Lowrey. The con-
test will be quite close, although the Sui
Ivan supporters claim they have a ma
jority of twelve votes on joint ballot. The
Lowry supporters make no assertions as
to their strength. s.
The sho term contest is scheduled to
be brought up tomorrow. The settlement
of the long term will not be brought up
until next Tuesday. 1t is not attracting
any interest, however, as the election of
Gov. McLaurin is assured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
FLEMING HELD For MURDER.
virginia Magistrate Who shot and
KILLED Young snyder.

Norfolk Va, Jan. 2.-Oscar l. Fleming
the Princess Anne county magistrate who
shot and killed Clarence l.. Snyder, Of
this city, a few weeks ago, was to-day
indi ted for murder. His bail was increas-
cd from $1,000 to $4,000, and his trial set
for he first Monday IN FEBRUARY. Fiem,
mo n will be recalled, subsequently, killed
an unknown man in an alleged attack by
a mob on his house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
No Russian war Exhibit.

Berlin, Jan. Abr. Won Bloch, the Rus
sion writer, announces that the proposed
Russian war exhibit at the Paris Expo
sition will be omitted upon the Cars or
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
Increase of the Lawton Fund.

Washington Jan. 2.-Geu. Corbln,
chairman Of the Lawton Relief Commit
tee, announces that the subscriptions to
the Iawton fund received up TO noon to-
day amount TO $50 1895
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
MARINE CORPS LIEUTENANT.
Capt. Gridley's Son Presented Him.
self for Examination.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 2-Among the appli-
cants who presented themselves to-day for
examination for commission in the Ma
rine Corps was J. P. Gridley, a son If
the late Capt. Gridley, of Olympia fame.
Young Gridley seeks to become lieu-
fanani
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
Gen. ButteraeId Improved.

New York, Jan. 2.-Gen. Daniel Butter
field who has been ia for several days at
his home in this city, was much improved
tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
War Was Not Mentioned.

Lisbon, Jan. 2-The Cortes was opened
to-day. No mention was made of Great
Britain or the Transvaal In the speech
from the throne.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
Chicngo AZ Montcvideo.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The cruiser Chica-
go. Admiral Schley's flagship. arrived at
Montevideo yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03

-Drs. William Osler and Howard Kelly
OF Baltimore have been elected honorary
members of the Royal Academy Of Medi-
cine Of Ireland.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-03
Roland Reed Is Better.
When certain bells in a chime produ

New York, Jan. 2.-Roland Reed, the
actor, was resting comfortably tonight.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
IMPORTANT DECISION
Case of Langford Brooke VS.. King,
Assignee, Reversed.
MANY ARE INTERESTED.
Brooke viii! Receive Pro Rata Share OF De
Wolf Assets. Many Depositors
lnteres ted.
puSEne Court has reversed the

The SupNEne Court has reversed the
decision by which the claim of Lang
ford Brooke was not allowed in the list
of creditors in the peWolf Bank as
signment,
The ligitation in this case has been
long and interesting. AT the time OF
the failure of the De Wolf Bank al
Vail, Langford Brooke contended be
fore the lower court that his should be
preferred claim. The lower court de.
cided in his favor but the decision was
modified in the Supreme Court and only
part of his claim was preferred. The
next suit arose from an endeavor to
have the balance of the Brooke claim
scheduled with the Others to secure pro
rata payment. The case was decided
adversely to Brooke, but the higher
court has reversed the decision and
Brooke will share with the other cred
itors. The decision effects a large
number OF people i'll this county, as the
larger the liabilities the less will be the
amount received by the individual cred
itors. Mr. King as assignee was only
interested in All official capacity. The
| ligitation has been long and probably
expensive and all parties will be glac
that it is settled. Shaw, Kuehnle s
Beard were attorneys for plaintiff.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
KIDNAPPED.
Amateur Play Under Redmen's Aus
pices Scores Success. Local
Talent Excels Itself

Amateur Play Under Redmen's Aus
pces Scores a Success. Local
Talent ExceIs Itself.
Kidnapped was given at the opera
house house on Wednesday evening by
Lawrence Russell and Miss Dora Swear
engen, assisted by local talent. The
play was given under the auspices of
the Redmen and they and all who par.
ticipated have reason to be congratu-
lated upon the success of the under
taking. kidnapped" contains much
fun of lively sort and enough of plot
to make it interesting. Without re1ec-
tion on the othersplayers we must say
that III. W. Randall, as Mrs. McMooney.
was the hit of the evening as his make
up was simply killing. Miss Robertson
as Grace Baybrook was dramatic and
the audience was only sorry that her
lines were not more lengthy. Mr.. Hold
ges as Mr.. McMooney, was especially
good, but We are doing an injustice to
the remainder of the caste by mention
ing names for all did we'll and proved
that no one set of young people have a
corner on the dramatic talent of Deni-
son. MI. Russell has shown his ability
by taking castles of untried and mex
perienced young people and making
very actors of them i'll two weeks time.
During their stay in Denison Mr.. Rus
sell and Miss Swearingen have made
many friends who wish them we'll in
future. The evenings attendance
figured up to about 875 which was very
good considering the rainy night. Last
evening the same players appeared in
Vail to satisfactory and well pleased
audience
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
BUSINESS MEN TONIGHT.

Be on hand to attend the business
mems meeting tonight. The railroad
project will be discussed and an associ-
alton will be formed. Denison has this
week shown what it can do by united
effort and we are just in good shape to
go on to greater achievements and last
ing benefits. Show by your presence
that you are one of the helpful kind of
neonle
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
Il. Osayald, Fashionable Tailor,
Denison, Io,0a. Over PostoHee.
County Physician sNotice.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at the Auditors
office up to noon of the 9Th day OF June
1900, for the letting of the contract for
county physician for one year from
July LIST, 1900. The terms and cou-
ditions of said contract are now on file
in the auditors office for inspection by
all concerned. Bids must be accompan-
led by a bond OF fifteen hundred (i5OO)
dollars with approved securities. The
county has right to reject any and all
bids.
BY order of the board of supervisors.
JOHN T. CAREY
4O-3 Auditor.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
Assignee's Auction Sale

On Friday, the eighth day of June
A. D. 1900, will offer for sale and sell
in bulk to the highest and best bidder
for cash the Wygant stock, of goods
consisting OF hardware, tinware, stoves.
tools, paints, cutlery etc. The said
sale will be held in the store room here
tofore occupied by j. G. Wygant and
will commence at O'clock p. m.
e. w. PIERCE, Assignee.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

The only vacant storeroom in the city
is being rapidly fitted up for occupancy
on June LIST. 1t is the Kelly building
near the postoffice and will be occupied
by MI. Wagner Of Chicago with an up
to-date Racket store. AS Denison has
no store of this character the enterprise
should be successful one and we wei
come Mr.. Wagner to our city.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

Mrs. E. w, Pierce entertained a
number of her lady friends on Tuesday
afternoon and evening. Tnose who
were fortunate in being present report
"a very enjoyable time. The rooms
were decorated with profusion OF
beautiful flowers and the ladies were
made to feel right ut home. Refresh,
ments were served ina manner reflect
Ing credit apoa The ability Of the
hostess
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

Ii they are not engaged it looks very
much like it is the remark as AN ele-
gantly dressed lady and gentleman a.
ppear in one of the life motion pictures
in the program for Monday evening at
the Opera house. A pretty picture it
reminds the old and encourages the
y0nng
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

The newly elected Methodist Bishop
Hamilton was born in Athens, Ohio.
So was Bishop McCabe. SO was Bishop
Crandall. Athens is a town of about
5000 inhabitants, but when these great
churchmen We're born it was much
smaller place.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
DR.. Philbrook, Dentist, office re-
moved to rooms over keliy's shoe store,
Notice of Appointment Of Assignee

To Whom it May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified
that j. q. Wygant made on the 18th day of
April, 1900, Il general assignment of his prop
erty for the benefit of all his creditors in
proportion to. the amounts of their respec-
tive claims. that the undersigned was there
he has accepted said trust and qualified ac-
cording to law: All claims owing to the
said j. G. Wygant must forthwith be paid to.
and all claims against the said estate item
lied, verified. presented to and filed i'm the
manner and within the time provided by
Jaw with f. w. PIERCE,
36-bW Assignee
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

"Glad to see you, Frank, was the
word that went down the street today
as big Frank Odell of Paradise passed
along visiting with Denison friends
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

Yesterday was Ascension Day and it
was observed by the Catholic and Luth-
eran churches. We may be wrong, but
it seems tons that other churches might
we'll observe more of these great ami
versaries of the Christian year.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

"A number of the property owners on
the south side of court street leading to
the Central depot intend to put down
cement walks in front OF their property.
This is a move in the right direction.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

The college orators, the base bali nine
and a number of enthusiastic friends
left this morning on special Car over
the Northwestern for the great day at
LIE Mars. We are hoping for news
that Denis OF has won ali around.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

The Misses Margaret Conroy and
Agnes Connolly are visiting with rela
tives and friends in Vail few days.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

j. +. Glenn returned from Iowa City
this morning having completed his first
years course in the University law
school. He will probably spend the
summer i'll Denison. His many friends
are glad to see him back.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25

misrepresentation Blume was in
town today. He says he does not get
into Denison very Often
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
Joe Kelly of Carroll is visiting friends
in the city this afternoon,

P. D. Mcmahon of Charter Oak was
attending to business in Denison on
Thursday
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-05-25
KNIGHTS VS., REDmEN.
The Great Game Takes Place on
Monday Afternoon.

AS announced in last week issue the
Knights of Pythias and the Redmen
will cross bats on the Denison ball
grounds next Monday afternoon. Much
interest is being taken il the game and
it promises great tun for all. You can
not afford to miss it. Look out for the
parade.