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The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05

pIr.f E.tart-The hight Of ~, savan-
r,h river at Augusta at 70. IN. 10Th me-
fIIau time. yesterday was so feet
rise 81 os foot during tHe preceding TWEEN
y-four hours.
Observations taken at The same moment
& t.me ct nll stations, Dec. Z, is'" p
d 18TH meridian time.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Vessels Arrived YESTERDAY.
ship Maria Ratio UtaD. Rsmondo. from
below Strachan a Co.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05
NEWS At DUBLIN.

II y Hoyer.
Ioral Forecast Omclsl.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05

Passengers by steamship Chatham sail
ing "a baltimore ycsterday-F. :. chap
man. Tom Wood. J. g. Myers. Louis
Wolf j. T. Baker.
Passengers bv steamship Allegheny.
sailing 90 Philadelphia Yesterday Miss n
Ch8mbie-s George Hicks. A. l. Myerson
and cousin. Mrs n. Freeman and child.
81 IS. Holt.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05
snHnnnnh AImnnac.

sun rises ~ $40 a. m and sets at i.54 p.
u
High water at Tybee to-day az CT a.
m and go p. ia High water at savan-
nah one hour later.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05

Passengers by steamship city Of Au-
su>sa for New York yestcrday-A New
berger L. Mnenthai ~ Lorney ". a.
Ritz and wife D. Iadfin aud wife. r.
Delevauty aud wife. vivian Graham, 4.
r. Carter D. Korbaw aud wife. Mr. Nc
Donald. a.. A. Washburn and wife, Mrs.
Mcdonald and daughter. kahied Medad
and wife r. b Thompson aud Wife Joe
Haag. George Hoight. y. snyder and wife.
ST Erdmcn and wife. T. "A. Leake. John
BLACK Philip O'Reilly. Arthur Daily. 4.
Nutielo. Phil Burk
The Savannah morning news., 1900-12-05

The tug VIM + Mccauiey arrived az
Havana yesterday afternoon AZ 4 O'clock
towing the barge Carl Won Dobetn lum-
her ladeu from savannah. Il Is probable
the Carl Won Dobein viii be sold at Iia-
Nanl.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
PITCHED INTO A RIVER.


Pittsburg. Nov. 3O.-At 1:15 this
morning the night express for Cleve-
land on the Cleveland g Pittsburg was
thrown into the river two miles below
Beaver. The scanty information at
hand shows one man, Express Messen-
ger Casey. of Cleveland, was drowned
and four others badly hurt.
Tie accident occurred mt point
where extensive films had been made,
and it is supposed the high water had
washed the fill from under the track
and let the entire train of engine and
five cars into the Ohio river. The Off
cials say no passengers were hurt.
The excitement was indescribable.
The passengers were compelled to force
their way ont from under the cars by
breaking the windows and climbing to
the banks. The express messenger is
supposed to have been imprisoned by
the baggage and drowned.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
Hard Fight Near LuchoH.

Orange River, Dec. 3.-The Hersoe
commando. 500 strong, holding q
splendid position ON range Of precipi-
tous kopjes near the village of Luchof.
completely barring the British advance,
attacked Colonel Henry Hamilton Set
ties column After five hours hard
fighting the Beers were expelled from
the position, losing heavily. The Brit
ish losses were small. owing to the
fact that the British adopted Boer
methods of taking cover. Colonel Set
tie occupied Luchoff, and learned that
800 horses had passed through for
Dewet, who is reported to be in the
neighborhood. The Boer commander
openly boastud in the village Of having
shot 200 natives for sympathizing with
the British.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
WEST POINT SOLDIERS.


Washington, Nov. 3O.-It has just
been found out that the law which pro.
vides that man who serves two years
as an enlisted man in the regular army
and then, upon passing an examina-
ton, can be made an officer. places the
West Point men at q considerable dis
advantage. The West Pointer Is oblig-
ed to study four years, and to be good
scholar before he can become second
lieutenant. while the man who goes
through by way of the ranks needs only
two years' service. 1t has been a COM
mon happening for some Young fellow,
who has secured an appointment in
West Point, after. passing the competi-
tive examination. to see q young man,
whom he far outclassed in such exam
ination, be credited with two years the
best OF him in the matter of years mill
tary service, due alone to the fact that
he took his chances in. the regular
army. 1t is understood that such ap-
pointments will be held up as much rs
possible hereafter in order to give the
increased membership at West Point
an opportunity to become available for
filling vacancies in the regular army.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
AMERICAN PLAN ADOPTED.
European Canals win Employ Electric Metors
for Propulsion.

New York, Dec. 3.-Mr. Hawley,
who has been commissioned by American
interests to advocate the principle OF
electric propulsion foi canals. has 70.
turned to London from the continent,
says the Tribune's London correspond.
emit. He reports that plans for cleo
trio canal service have been adopted
in Belgium and Holland. and that the
waterways of those countries will be
equipped with motors similar to those
proposed for operation on the Erie ca.
nal. These motors will be provided
by an American company, and the en-.
tire system of electric propulsion OF
canal boats will be introduced from the
United States.
Mr.. Hawley asserts that in France .
bill has been prepared for the intro.
duction of the same system of canals
in that country. He expects that elec-
trio motors Tor French canals will be
ordered from the United States.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
THE ISLE OF PINES.
United States Will Retain Possession Of IL
Sisuenea Bay an Excellent Harbor.

New York, Nov. 30.-The United
States will retain possession of the Isle
of Pines, whatever the final disposition
of Cuba, says Washington dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser. 1t will
be fortified and a strong gar, ison will
he kept there. Lying south of the
western end of Cuba, the Isle of Pines
commands the western or Yucatan en-
trance to the gulf and forms an import
ant outpost for the defense of the Mica
ragua canal.
When Secretary Root visited Cuba
he went to the island and recognized
Its stragetic importance. The state
department now holds that under he
treaty of peace the title of the Isle OF
Pines pas sed to the United States.
Secretary Root holds similar view.
The northern side of the island-that
next to the Cuban shore-is admirably
adapted for the purpose of the govern.
ment. 1t is high, thickly studded
with valuable woods and the climate is
SO healthy that prior to the war a
health resort for pulmonary patients
was established there.
Naval officers say that Siguenea bay.
on the northwest coast, will, with but
little dredging, afford an excellent and
safe harbOr.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
GAVE up THEIR ARMS.


London. Dec. S.-Lord Roberts o.
bled from Johannesburg. under date Of
Wednesday, November so:
1.-The Dewetsdorp garrison of two
guns of the Sixty.eiQhth field battery,
with detaehments of the Gloucester
shire regiment. the Highland light in
fantry and the Irish rifles, 400 in all,
surrendered at 5:45 p. NJ, November
30. Our losses were 15 men killed and
AZ wounded, including Major Hansen
and Captain Digby. The enemy IL
said to the 1000 strong. Four hundred
men were dispatched from Edenburg
to relieve Dewetsdorp. but they did not
succeed in reaching there in time.
Knox Joined this force and found De-
wetsdorp evacuated. Seyenty-five sick
and wounded had been left there.
Knox pursued, and is reported to have
successfully engaged Steyn and Dewet
near vaal Bank. They retired west
and southwest. Knox's messenger
failed to get through, 90 / have no de-
tails"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
Victims Mostly Boys.

Most of those killed and injured were
boys between and 18 years of age.
Nearly all of the victims had their
skulls fractured or limbs broken and
sustained serious internal injuries. The
portion of the roof which collapsed was
merely the covering over the ventilator
bars at the apex of the building and
was not constructed to sustain any
heavy weight. The horizontal timbers
in the center, corresponding to the
ridge pole of an ordinary structure,
broke near the center. and the light
frame work underneath, with its cover.
ing Of corrug gated iron, turned inward,
forming a chute. through which the
men and boys were precipitated into
the furnaces beneath. Only few
were actually burned to death. the ma
iority being killed by the fall. Sew
eral Of those injured are in a precarioos
condition, and the list of dead may be
increased to a score within day or
two. A number who were only slight
ly hurt went to their homes unassisted.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Lake City. Fla, Nov. 30.-Spencel
Williams, negro, was shot to death
near this city today by a mob from
Pensacola. Last night Williams shot
and dangerously wounded City Marshal
Strange and William Strickland, q
business man of this city, while resist.
ing arrest. As soon as the news of the
shooting became known citizens
armed themselves. and, forming q
posse, followed the desperate on horse.
back and overlook him today in q
swamp. The negro was literally shot
to pieces. fully 200 bullet holes being
found in his body. The body was
brought into town and placed in front
Of the courthouse gate, where is was
viewed BY hundreds.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
|D|5A5Tfp0HAf[QQl
Boat Capsized and -Four Lives
Were Lost.
ACCIDENT OCCURS on SPOKANE RIVER
The Passengers Numbessd Eighteen. Five u
whem Succeeded h Swimming 10
Shore -Othess Rescued.

Spokane. Dec. S.-Four lives were
lost here this evening by the capsising
Of current ferry boat in the Spokane
river. The Jerry IL about two miles
down the river. It was crossing the
stream with 10 woikmen. who had
ended their days work in . construc-
tion camp near the Great Northern's
bridge. The mon crowded 10 the bow
and it IL was swamped. All the men
were thrown In the cold water. Five
SWAN to shore and the others climbed
on the capsized boat. The waves
ran high and washed four Of them to
death.
When the ferry capsised Q man
started on in . akin TO the rescue.
Some Of the mon who witnessed the
accident say he picked up one Of the
men in the water, but neither the res
cuer nor the skin has since been seen.
II was probably carried down the rap
ids, and it 10 possible that the two
men have reached shore some distance
down stream. Another account says
the boat was swamped by q large log.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Honolulu, Nov. 21.-The Republican
OF today says: within 30 days suits
will be fled on behalf of the United
States to SET aside all grants. sales and
leases of public lands made by the ter.
ritorial government of Hawaii since
July IA, 1900 The Republican 10 In .
position to state this as an absolute
fact, despite the statement sent out
from Washington to the effect t:iat the
department. of justice denied that At
tornsy- General Giiegs had instructed
District Attorney Baird to institute
suits to set aside all grants, sales,
franchises and leases in Hawaii granted
since September 28, lS99."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Washington. Nov. 29.-The state de-
partment received cable today from
limited States Minister Hunter, at Gau-
temala City. announcing that he had
inst received from the Honduran gov
ernment draft for $4,000 American
cold as indemnity for the killing Of
Frank Pears. The killing occurred at
San Pedro Sulu, in May. 1899, and the
indemnity is the full amount Of the
claim set up.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
OUTLAWS RUN DOWN.
The Career Of the BreedIons Blacks in Australia
Is Finally Ended.

/. Vancouver, B. c., Dec. s.-The
steamer Warrimoo, from Australia,
brings news of the finish of the Breed.
long Blacks, Joe and Jimmy Governor.
After committing 100 crimes in 100
days, including nine murders. their
camp in the bush was surrounded by
squatters, who watched all night. and
in the morning demanded the surrender
of the notorious outlaws. The blacks,
surprised. started to run, and the
sqhatters fired, killing Joe and wound
ing Jimmy Governor, The latter was
subsequently delivered by the squatters
to the posse of constables who took him
to the nearest hospital, where his re-.
.covery is being awaited by the author.
tiles.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
Stoi. Three Can Of Wheat.

Mound City, Kas.. Dec. 1.-F. E.
Wesser was arrested here today by
detective OF the Chicago & Milwaukee
road ON the charge Of stealing three car
loads of wheat from the yards of the
company in Des Moines, ID. Wesser
in some manner secured the bills OF
lading for the cars and got them to
market, realizing 81. 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
Tor ARID 1[(T|ON5'
Bill to Provide Great Irrigation
System.
100000 FOR THE SEVERAL STATES
OREGON. Washington and Idaho Included
Will Be introduced at the Coming
Session Of Congress

Washington, Nov. 29.-A bill for
irrigation of arid lands is to be intro.
duced and pushed at the approaching
session of congress which will affect
Oregon. Washington and Idahu, among
other states. The most earnest adyo.
Gates of irrigation feel that with the
Endorsement of the late irrigation con-
gress they will be able to muster the
solid support of delegates from all arid
land states and hope in this way to se-
cure some general legislation this ses-
sion.
The bill already prepared provides
that four practical reservoir sites and
irrigation bitches shall be surveyed in
each state by the geelgical survey, the
secretary of the interior then to with.
draw the lana embraced in and sur.
rounding the most suitable sites and
bitches. He shall then let contracts
for constructing reservoirs and bitches,
to cost not more than $1,000, 600, in
each state. Nine million dollars is ap-
propriated by the bill. When the
lands are irrigated they are to be sub.
ject to homestead entry, each entryman
to pay $3.50 per acre, and no individ.
ual to secure more than 80 acres. The
reservoir and bitches are to be turned
over to the settlers when most of the
land irrigated is taken up.
1t is possible, however, that this ir-
rigation bill will be made part of the
river and harbor bill again. as it was
two years ago.
D. II. Stearns, Of Oregon, and DR.. R.
]. Gobel, Of Washington, delegates of
the irrigation congress. called on the
president today and solicited his sup
port to some plan of governmental aid
in an irrigation system for reclaiming
the arid West.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Washington, Dec. 3.-The navy de.
partment has received the following
cablegrxm from Admiral Remey:
''Cavite. Dec. S.-Official 5. report
from Guam just received. Following
men drowned: Joseph Anderson. coal.
passer; Jacob LIE Roy Mahaffey, ap.
prentice, first-class; George Aubel.
seaman; William Frederick Davis,
fireman. first-class; Frank Swanson,
coxswain. Two bodies recovered were
unrecognizable. Governor reports
danger of starvation. Asks for IS, 600
pounds -four. $4,000 biscuit. 1000
sugar, 1000 salt pork. 100000 rice, all
for destitute natives. Shall send by
our crusier? Brutus took ample stores
for the present. Newark, Guam.
"REMEY."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
Yaquis Entrapped Msxicans.

El Paso. Tex, Dec. News of q
fierce battle last Sunday between Mex
ican regulars and Yaqui Indians. was
brought here today by two American
miners, Seth Tomkins and Will Lowe.
They were prospecting about 40 miles
from Soyapa, Mexico. when the Indians
appeared, made them prisoners and
ransacked their camp. Troops were
dispatched In pursuit of the Indians.
The Indians entrapped tho Mexicans in
q narrow part of the mountains and
when the Mexicans finally Withdrew
they left 20 dead. The Americans
escaped. Six Indians were killed OF
wounded.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
Roberts Reports Engagements.

London, Nov. 29.-Lord Roberts,
cabling from johannesburg. under date
of Noyem Der 26, reports number OF
encounters with the Beers at widely
separated points, in which the British
captured some cattle and few prison
ers, and suffered slight casualties. The
most serious affair was an engagement
with the forces of General De Larey,
numbering about ] ZOO men, with three
guns, who opposed General Clements
march towards Reitfontein. The Beers
were completely dispersed.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Cincinnati, Dec. S.-Robert Win
stel, assistant bookkeeper of the
wrecked German National bank OF New
port, KY, was arrested in this city at
: late hour last night, charged with
being an accomplice Of Frank Brown,
who was short $l96. 900 In bis &C.
counts. Winstel was taken 70 Newport
and looked up, bail being refused.
Brown has not yet been apprehended.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
T||[ ROOF COLLAPSED
Football Spectators Dropped on
Red-hOt Furnaces.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT IN SAN FRANCISCO
".en and Boys Were on Top oi Glass Work.
Building When the Timbsrs Gave Way
Thirteen Persons Killed.

San Francisco, Dec. las . result
of the most horrible catastrophe that
ever occurred in San Francisco. 13 peo-
pie were XII led and 100 badly injured
today, by the collapse of the roof of
the Pacific Glass Works. on Fifteenth
street. They fell through the roo.
upon the red hot furnaces and glass
watts below. All were horribly burned.
and it is feared that in addition to the
l3 deaths already reported, there will
be several more.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

London, Nov. 29.-The war Office
has the following from Lord Roberts,
dated johannesburg. November 26:
.'As reports of plot against my lite
probably reach you, think you should
know the facts. 1t is believed that
there was plot in existence. and five
Italians, four Greeks and one French
man were arrested November l6, and
are now awaiting trial. Their inten-
tions were to explode mine under ST..
Mary's church during the morning
service, held at IL o'clock, on Novem-
Der l8.o
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

! Washington, Nov. 800. p. Tuck
er, receiver of the German National
Bank, of Newport, KY, has sent his
report of the condition of the bank to
the controller of the currency. II ap.
pears that there is sufficient cash on
hand to realize to the depositors some-
thing over 80 per cent on their claims.
The amount Of the defalcation. as Civ
en- BY the examiner, agrees with his
first estimate of the same-$l9l 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
PLOT AGAINST BOBS.
The Scheme Was to Blow Him Up While A.
tending Church.

London, Nov. 29.-According - a
special edition OF the Evening Standard
today, plot to assassinate Lord Ro-
berts, in which two foreigners are con-
cerned. has been discovered. 1t ap.
pears that the conspirators loaded
mine. which was designed to be blown
up Sunday while Lord Roberts was in
church at johannesburg, but the police
and Lord Roberts bodyguard frustrated
the conspiracy. Ten men, mostly Ital.
ians, have been arrested.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

New York. Dec. 3.-The exocutors
Of Marcus Days estate will sell Mr..
Days stable Of thorougnbveds and
breeding horses - soon ~ possible
These horses cost Mr.. DAILY over $780,.
600. Among the stallions are Ham.
burg. Tammany, Bathampt0n. Isidor.
Ogden and Inverness. Over 100 brood
mares will be sold.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
PHILIPPINE ASSASSINS.


Manila, Dec. S.-General MacArthuf
has confirmed the sentences Of hanging
passed upon four natives recently
convicted OF murder at Lingayen. The
condemned were members OF the
''Guardia de Honor" band OF assas-
sins whose victims were Kidnapped and
boloed. They will be hanged Decem.
Der 81.
The transport Indiana, which went
ashore on the Isla de Polillo, of the
east coast of Luzon, was successfully
floated, and arrived at Binangoan Sound
short of coal. She transferred to the
transport Pennsylvania the contingent
Of the Twenty y-second infantry and the
supplies destined for Baler. and then
proceeded for Neuva Caceres, South
Camarines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

st. Louis, Dec. 8.-The Post-Di
patch today says: ''Chief of Police
John w. Capmbell. OF st. Louis. has
been offered the position Of chief Of
police OF Manila under the civil govern
ment now in the course OF formation,
and has accepted"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06
THE DEAD NUMBER Is.
Growing List oi Victims Of the San Francisco
Aeeident-Dssd An Identified.

San Francisco, Dec. 3.-The terri.
BILE accident OF Thursday. resulting In
the death OF Is persons and the injury
of four times - many more, has cast
q gloom over the city. About the
morgue to-day there have been crowds
Of anxious inquirers, relatives aod
friendu Of those who are known to have
been victims Of the accident. Ths
dead have all been identified. The
coroner's jury will be taken to vie~
the remains ahd will also visit the
scene Of the tragedy. Until all the
dead have been viewed by the jury,
none Of the remains will be permitted
to be taken away from the morgue.
All the hospitals arc crowded with the
MANNED and injured and large STAN q
physicians and nurses II at work.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Two hundred people, all men and
boys, had gathered ON the sheet irvn
roof of the glass works to obtain tree
view of the annual football game be-
tween Stanford and the University OF
California. About 30 minutes after
the game commenced there was q
crash. plainly audible on the football
grounds, and portion of the crowd on
the roof went down to horrible death
below.
The fires in the furnaces had been
started for the first time today, and the
watts were full of liquid glass. 1t was
upon these that the victims fell. Some
were killed instantly. and others were
slowly roasted to death. The few who
missed the furnaces or rolled of. to.
getber with workmen in the glass
works, saved the lives of many who lay
unconscious by pulling them away
from their horrible resting places.
The police and fire departments were
soon at hand, and every patrol wagon
and ambulance in the city was sum.
moned. They were not enough and
express wagons aud private carriages
were pressed into service to carry of
the dead and wounded. Many of the
wounded were unconscious, while 9th.
ers were raced, shrieking with agony,
to the hospitals.
The Southern Pacific railroad hos
pital was only two blocks away. and
was quickly filed. About 40 wound.
ed were taken there. Others were sent
to St. Luke's hospital, the city receiv-
ing hospital, to private residences and
other places. At the hospitals there
was soon a shortage of surgeons and
some Of the wounded had to wait until
help came.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Lourenco Marques, Nov. Pa de-
tachment Of 80 mounted Portuguese
troops, with two guns, crossed the river
this morning at Catembo. 1t is re-
ported General Dewet is in Portuguese
territory and in that district.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

Cheyenne, Wyo.. Dec. S.-O@cial
returns show the result Of the eleation
In Wyoming to have been - follows;
Mex Kiniey, l4,482; Bryan. 10, 1o4; Mo-
Kinley's plurality. 4.S18.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-12-06

eacramento. CAL. Dec. S.-Th
o6ioial figures on The presidential cleo
, tion for Calilornia, - compiled BY III
secretary Of state. give McKinley lo4s.
IDS. Bryan 12l.066. WooIley t,304.