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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
UNSETTLED IN ST. LOUIS.
Car Strikers There Also Threatened
with Injunction.


with Injunction.
ST. Louis, May 12-tAn earnest effort
was made to-day to settle the street rail-
way strike by means Of arbitration along
the lines suggested by W. II. Woodward
and other employers of union labor.
The efforts came TO nothing, however.
as the strikers and the street car COM
panies could not be brought together on
any proposition involving the recognition
of the union in|the manner desired. An
otter effort will be made Monday.
with the assistance of tho police the
transit company succeeded In getting three
more of It's lines open to-day although
one was put temporarily out of commits
sion by cut wires and barricaGes. No cars
were run after o'clock p. "A. on any Of
the lines.
In general, the fifth day of the strike
was rather quiet A few cases OF violence
were reported and some shooting was
dore, but without serious results. A num-
Der OF arrests on minor charges growing
out of tho present difficulties were re-
ported. In East ST. Louis, where a strike
is supposed to be in progress, nearly all
the lines are being operated as usual.
Injunction Threatened.
That the federal authorities are watch
ing the strike situation closely is shown
by the statement OF United States Dis
trict Attorney Roster. Roster demands
that the mail cars be not interfered
with, either by barricading the roadways.
cutting the wires or in any other way,
and his talk contains q threat that the
United States government may yet take
a hand in the strike. The custom of
piling stones and old iron on the street
car tracks and cutting wires, which has
sprung up only within the last few days
evidently furnishes the inspiration for Mr.
Rosier's words, and it Is likely the strik-
ers and their sympathizers will heed the
warning.
No street cars win be run in ST. Louis
Sunday. Chief of Police Campbell con-
sidered II necessary that his men should
have some rest and refused to detail them
to keep the street car lines open to-mor-
row, Finding that the chief could not
be moved, the street railway people de-
cided 70 make no attempt 10 keep the
lines open.
Nine men succeeded in shattering
number OF switches with dynamite on
Papin street tonight. They worked open
ly and without being molested by the
lsrge crowd whcm tho explosion Of the
charges had attracted When the police
came 10 the scene the men scattered and
escaped Several innocent bystanders
were olubbed as the bluecoats cleared the
streets.
Considerable excitement was created at
o'clock tonight on Sarah and Manches-
ter avenue because Of fusilade OF shots
fired BY The police.
A car on the Suburban was turning in
and when It reached the point mentioned
Il was found that the track had been cb-
structed by stones and umbers. While
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
A PARTISAN SENSATION.
Alleged Abduction of the Famous
Author "Gyp.v

Author "Gyp.H
Paris, May 13.-The Partisan sensation
OF the hour Is the alleged abduction OF
the celebrated writer "Gyp," whose real
name is Contesse Martel de Mirabeau,
descendant of the revolutionary Mlrabeau.
She was found early on Sunday morn
Ing wandering about Pont de Bergicy.
Her clothes were torn and her face
scratched, and apparently, she did not
know where she wes. The Comtesse told
the police that she had been taken away
in a carriage by three men to an unknown
chateau and locked In room from which
she succeeded In escaping with great diff
Guilty. The police believe she Is the VIC
tim of a hallucinaton.
The Comtesse when found by the police,
asked where she was, and. being told, re-
quested that she be driven to the house of
friend. Before complying with this re-
quest. however, the police took her before
the police commissary In the Salpetriere
quarter. TO whom she told a remarkable
story She said:
'On Saturday evening about O'Clock !
was being driven to a public meeting In
the Rue dAlesia, organized In favor OF
the candidature of Rene Lecointe. Al the
corner of that street and Rue Sante, the
carriage was stopped, owing to road Inn
provements, and a man approached and
asked me IL l really was 'Gyp.' On reeeiv-
Ing an affirmative answer, he said that
NJ. Barilller. the new councillor for the
Rochechouart quarter awaited me a few
steps away and he had an important COM
munlcaton TO make. got out
of my carriage and followed
the man, walking about twenty
steps down the Rue dAlesla. Suddenly
my head was covered with a sack. / felt
mVqnlf S1T iaH m a fIn ssnr
rlage, which drove off at full speed. At
ter a very long journey the vehicle stop
ped and the sack was removed, / was
made 10 descend. Three men surround
ed me. We were in an open country be-
fore large gilded gateway, through
which we passed. We penetrated an I'M
mense park, reached the chateau, which,
In my opinion must be situated about
800 meters altitude. The men did not
speak, but they took me TO the first door
and locked me in a room containing
bed. AS soon as / was alone l opened
the window and scrutinized the country.
Beneath the chateau flowed a river and
at some distance away was a railway via
duct. l resoved to fee made
cord of the bedclothes and let myself
down into space. The cord being too short
/ let myself fall into the mattress which
previously / had thrown out OF the win
dow. l injured my knee and tore my
ureSs. crossed the park quickly as pos
s'ble ana wandered into unknown parts
OF the suburbs Of Paris"
The prefecture of police Immediately
opened an inquiry on receiving the COM
missary's report on the declarations of the
Cont esso She gave an approximate des-
cription of the three men, but since her
first statement she has told a varying
story and this leads the authorities to be-
lieve she is under a delusion. Moreover,
the cabman who is said to have driven
her TO the Rue d'Alesia cannot be found
and no carriage was seen to stop near that
street at the time during Saturday even
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
TO GET IN work FoR TowNE.
His Candidacy VIII lie Pushed at
State Convention.

His Candidacy VIII lie Pushed at
State Convention.
Minneapolis, MINI, May 12.-The Jour-
nal says:
AT a conference Of Populist and silver
leaders, held after the return of the state
delegation from Sioux Falls, It was de-
cided to push the Towne vice presidential
candidacy before all state Democratic
conventions to be held between now and
the meeting of the National Convention
at Kansas City. Michigan has al
ready declared for Towne. The Mime
sofa Democrats Will do the same and
the Towne leaders count confidently upon
the open or tacit support OF ell the North
western states at Kansas City.
Towne also stands well with the New
England anti-imperiahsts by reason of
his recent speeches there In fact, his
candidacy began as the result OF speech
before the Bridgeport Comm Board of
Trade. The Connecticut Democratic con-
ventlon will IL is claimed, declare for
him and the Massachusetts delegation,
already elected and pledged 10 George
Fred Williams candidacy, is expected to
be swung to the Minnesota man by Mr..
Williams. Developments In favor of
Towne are expected in Ohio al the ap-
preaching Toledo conference OF anti-ad-
mnistrst ton leaders. Towne headquarters
are to be established in Chicago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
AN APPEAL FOR MAFEKING.
Lady Curzon Seeks n Fund for the
BeIeaguered Town.


BeIeaguered Town.
London, May 12-Lady Georgiana Cur
zon has issued an urgent appeal for help
for Mafeking. She says:
Nothing but absolute knowledge of the
sufferings of the people of Mafeking
prompts me to inaugurate another fund;
the heartrending accounts received from
my sister, Lady Sarah Wilson, must be
my excuse. She writes with authority,
having shared equally with them the
anxieties and priVations of the long siege.
She describes the deseitution of the inhab-
itants and the abs lutte ruin of all the
small trades people. whose homes in
many cases have been demolished The
nuns convent has been rendered roofiess
by Boer guns, yet the sisters are unre-
mittins in cheerful attendance upon the
wounded and the sick. For months the
Inhabitants have not slept in their beds.
They have given lives and property and
stood by the gallant Baden-Powell until
their courage and endurance have thrill
ed the whole world"
The appeal concludes with hoping abe
day the relief of Mafeking is announced
the writer will be able to wire congratu-
lations accompanied by a substantial sum
of money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
GLAD TO HAVE THE BOERS.
Three Governors Who Declare They
Would welcome Them.

WCutd tHetCOsne 1'nems
st. Louis, May l2-The Sunday Post
Dispatch win print the result of an hours
conversation held by it, over 691 miles of
telegraph wire, with Cows. Dan W. Jones
of Arkansas, William e. Stanley of Kan
sas, and Lon v. Stephens of Missouri.
nection with the announcement of State
Secretary Reitz of the Transvaal, that he.
with others, intends to emigrate 10 the
United States, In the event of the defeat
of the Beers by the British. Each Gov
ernor was asked if he would extend an
invitation to the Beers to locate in his
state. They answered as follows
Gov. Stephens: Gas the chief executive
of the state of Missouri 1 desire to hereby
extend through the Sunday Post-Dispatch
a cordial and an affectlonate welcome 10
the Beers. Missouri would feel honored
if they would locate within her bounds"
Gov. Jones: THE state of AyksnFas will
gladly welcome the Beers to become citi-
zens and guarantee to them freedom and
protection under a truly republican gov
ernment."
Gov. Stanley: "The people of Kansas
would gladly welcome the Beers. We nave
no better citizens than the thousands Of
Germans who have already prospered and
added to the happiness of our state. Kan
sas would feel honored if the sturdy citi-
zens of the Transvaal would locate within
our borders"
In answer to a question propounded by
the Post-Dispatch as TO the advisability Of
conveying by special messenger this In
vitation to the Boer peace ENJOYS due in
New York city soon, each Governor ex-
pressed hearty approval.
Gapfhern-s shrdlu etaoin shrdlu xzh1lfm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
SAVANNAH. GA SUNDAY MAY 49, 1900

ed a kraal, where a force of Beers was
concealed. A white flag was flying from
the kraal. While the troopers were un-
saddling their horses a deadly fire was
poured in upon them from the windows
Of the farm house. killing several of the
Inniskilllngs. A score of them were also
captured, most of whom had been wound
ed
Ii is expected that the railway TO the
Aand river will be completed to-nig a. The
line was almost entirely destroyed north
Of the river, but beyond, where the Brit
ish are, the Beers retreated from their
positions 200 hastily to do much damage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
DEWEY VISITS KNoxvILLE.
VIII CnveiI a boulder at Farragut's
Birth Place.

Knoxville, Tenn. May 12-Admiral
Dewey and parry arrived by special train
this afternoon from Nashville, and will
remain until Tuesday night He was met
at the depot by a delegation of citizens
and greeted along the streets as he made
his way to the hotel by thousands of peo-
pie. He will spend Sunday quietly. A pa
rade and reception will be the order Of the
day Monday.
On Tuesday a trip win be made by boat
to the birthplace of Admiral Farragut, a
few miles west of this place. A marble
boulder placed by the local chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution at
that point where the first admiral was
born will be unveiled by Admiral Dewey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
CHAMBERLAIN's rNs1NUATIoN.
Wants to Know who Is Paying for
Literature of the Beers.

London, May 12.-Joseph Chamberlain,
in the course of his Birmingham speech,
made curious insinuatton. He had been
struck, he said, by the flood of literature
poured out, not only in the United King
dom, but in the United States.
"All that printing" he said, costs
money. Where does the money come
from? Are there any capitalists on the
side of the Beers? Are there any secret
boards we have net vet explored?"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
GERMAN Lutheran synod.

Boston, May 1.-THE German Lutheran
synod for the Eastern district began its
session yesterday. The report of the ne
gro mission was read and Rev. John
Schmidt OF Goldsboro, N. c., announced
that there were now twenty-one negro
congregations In North Carolina, Louisi-
ana, Virginia and Mississippi.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
LUMBER PLANT DESTROYED.
Fire Was Caused by Friction of IA
Pulley with a Post.

Norfolk Va, May 12.-The West Nor
felix Lumber Companys plant located in
West Norfolk, was burned last night. The
plant consisted of saw mill, planning mill,
sheds large quantity of lumber and three
railroad cars. A brisk northwesterly wind
made It impossible to save anything. The
less is estimated at from $50 000 to $4,000,
largely covered by insurance. Friction
caused by the connection of pulley with
a nost caused the fire
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
CInims AgnInst Govcrnment.

Washlr gton. May 12.-Secretary Root
has sent to the Senate a report showing
that 1856 claims, aggregating $l42. .555, have
been filed for private property taken and
used during the war with Spain. A bill
accomp les the report to authorize their
settlement
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
NELLY WILL DE ExTRADITED.
Shortage in Havana Postoflce VIII
Reach $4,000.

washington, May 12.-It is understood
that Gov. Roosevelt will leave here for
New York at O'Clock tomorrow m m
ing and that an officer Of the department
OF justice will meet him there on Monday
morning when the requistion for the ex-
tradition of Neely win be promptly hon
ored
Late advices received at the war de-
partment from Gov. Wood indicate that
il is the opinion of the Havana officials
that the defalcatlon In the postal funds
will not fall short of $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

Brandfort, May 11.-Among the prison.
ers of the foreign legion captured during
the fighting at Zand river, was a German
named Trickman. from Erfurt He
claimed to be a journalist, but was found
hiding in the cactus bush with a rifle in
his hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

Dublin. May 13.-The criminal libel suit
brought by Miss Maud Come against the
editor Of the Irish Figaro came up for
hearing yesterday. The charge was with
drawn, however, the editor apologizing.
The Figaro had published statement
that Miss Come was a government PEN
sioner, and therefore a government spy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

the trainmen were removing The obstruc-
tions crowd collected. The police order
ed the crowd 10 disperse. The crowd re-
fused and the police drew their revolvers
and fired a volley over the heads cf the
men. The police report that no one was
hurt, and that after one volley was fir
the crowd dispersed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
Used as Political CAPITAL.

Paris, May 13.-The Nationalist and the
anu-Semite press endeavor to make po-
liucal capital out of the "Gyp'' abduc-
tlon I'm view of to-dny's elections, by ac-
cusing her opponents of the crime. The
Libre Parole prints an anarchist poster
OF threatening nature, in which the
Conlte5se's > IlauTo Il; mentioned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
Russians to HUNT for Gold.

New York, May 12.-George d. Roberts.
an American arrived to-day On the Cam
on their way to develop the mines of E8st-
ern Siberia, great tract Of mining land
near Cape Nome. Mr.. Roberts said that
his party would remain IN town about a
aalr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
R.st visits Mount vernon.

washisi, ,ton, May 12.-Secretary Root
and Ad' Gen. Corbin visited Mount Yer
non to ~. Secretary Roots purpose was
TO insl 4 the projected national boule-
ward, whioh Is to connect Mount Vernon
with the capital.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
ALLEGED AMBULANCE MEN.

They Are Arriving Mt LOrenzO Mar
uuez ON Every steamer.
London, May 13.-A special dispatch
from Lorenzo MARQUEE says:
''So-called ambulance men arrive on ev-
cry steamer and they are hurried to Pre-
toria and sent o join commands In the
field.
There has been. further trouble with the
Irish brigade at johannesburg The Boer
government recently expelled an IIish
priest named Delacey. who was accused Of
having British sympathies. The brigade
protested vainly and sixty men resigned
from the Service in disguest."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
THEY WILL DE AT LOUISVILLE.
Daughter and Granddaughter of
Jefferson Davis.

New Orleans May 12.-It Is announced
from United Confederate Veterans head
quarters here that Mrs. Margaret Jeffer-
son Davis Hayes. the only surviving child
Of jefferson Davis, Will be al the Louis
vile reunion; Gen. Gordon has appoint
ed her daughter, the granddaughter of
Jefferson Davis, Miss Varina Howell
Davis Hayes, rs sponsor for the entire
South and Miss Mary Watts Woods of
Charlottesville, Va, as chief maid of HON
or for the South.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

Lin, Din, Neb., May 12.-The Populist
Natio al Committee will establish head
crar in Lincoln, and j. II. Edmiston,
N, e chairman. will be in charge
senat tor Butter, the chairman. will be kept
busy with other interests until August.
After that he will establish an Eastern
HEADQUARTERS at washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
REVOCATION IS INCREASING.
1t Has the Sympathy OF the COlom-
bIan PopuIRce.

UIiN T IOltIINCNs
San Francisco, May 12.-The chief Off
Ger of the steamer San Juan, which ar
rived to-day from Central American
points. said:
THE claim of the Colombian govern
ment that the revolution has been sup
pressed is absurd. The revolutionists are
increasing in strength every day and
Panama is liable to fall into their hands
at any time. They are not only better
armed than the government forces, but
they secretly have the sympathy CT the
PEOPLE, who have become greatly incensed
at the arbitrary acts Of the government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
SECOND AMERICAN CARDINAL.
Important Mission 90 Rome OF Amer.
lean PreIntca.

Rome. May 12.-Archbishops Corrigan
OF New York and Kain Of 81. Louis have
arrived here. Bishop Mcdonnell Of
Brooklyn, with company Of American
pilgrims, is expected Tomorrow II Is not
believed that Cardinal Gibbons 10 coming
here. The presence OF the other prelates
is connected With the creation Of a Sec
ond American cardinal. They have so.
llcited an audience Of the Pope.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
RATHER BE TRIED IN NEW YoRx
Nicely and His Counsel DO Not Like
the Laws in Cuba.

New York. May 12-John d. Lindsay
counsel for Neely in the Cuban postonice
fectly willing to 90 to Cuba, Il Gov. Gen.
Wood desired his presence there. and he
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
FILIPINO JUNTA IS ACTIVE.

said TO Have Secured Arms and Am
munltIon From Germany.
New York, May PA dispatch to the
Evening World from Hong Kong, says:
The Filipino junta has been receiving
large amounts Of money at Mania. Within
the past three months, three ship loads
OF arms have arrived here from Germany
for the insurgent cause. The junta gave
big banquet here last night in honor or
the reorganization of their government.
The Filipinos claim they VIII open ag-
gresslve hostilties Just as soon as the
rainy season begins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
DOERs' GREAT MOBILITY.

Impossible to Say Where They May
Turn Up Next.
Eden, Friday, May 1.-THE Beers retir-
ca somewhat to-day, but 1t is impossible
10 say where they may turn up next. Gen.
1feniell succeeded in pushing them back
near Rapuishop, while Gen. Bra abant
Pusned forward in the direction Of Brands
eIut' alons with Gen. Campbell ard the
sixteenth brigade.
body Of Boers has appeared at Veorna
on the Ladysmith road
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
SIX MEN WE'RE KILLED.

Severe Explosion in Coal Mines at
Toms Creek, Va
Bristol, Tenn, May 12.-News was re-
celved here to-day at the headquarters Of
the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Com
pany of an explosion in their coal mines
at Toms Creek, Va Six men were XIII
ed. the names of whom have not been
learned here. Only meager details have
been received owing TO the remoteness of
the mines from telegraphic communlca-
tion. Ten days ago two men were suffo-
Gated in the same mines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
NEW YORK's ICE TRUST.
Ice Magnntes Ordered Before Magis-
trate ZeiIer.

trate ZeiIer.
New York May Fin police court to-
day Magistrate Zellor ISSUED summonses
against the officers and directors OF the
American Ice Company, commonly known
as the Ice Trust ordering them 10 appear
on Monday next TO show cause why they
should not be proceeded against for con-
spiracy in combining to control the price
aad product Of ice, contrary TO law.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
FIRED on INNIsKILLINGs.
Hoers Killed nnd wounded Several
of the Troopers.

Geneva Siding, Friday, May 11-Morn-
ms The British forces have arrived
mere marching splendldly, Gen. French
N the advance. Firing was heard yester-
Gay In the direction OF his force.
s0ne Of the Innisklllings had approach
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13
NO WELCOME ron GATACRE.

Warren M0Ue M1TItHFy UOVcThOT OF
Cape Town.
London, May 12.-Gen. Gatacre has ar
rived from South Africa, his coming be-
ing unmarked by a demonstration of any
kind.
A dispatch received here to-day from
Cape Town says that Gen. Sir Charles
Warren has been gaZetted military gov
ernor of Cape Colony, north of the Orange
river, with the exception of Kimberley.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-13

tConLlnued on sAAth Rxac'N
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-06-01

tent. The wounded ducked under
their covering as if they would bury
themselves beneath the ground. The
doctor. with another, rushed forward;
but Private Cory was before them,
Not you, doctor!" he shouted, as
he seized the bomb.
Quick. my man! Into the bucket
with it," said the doctor. NO!
There's no water! My God"
But Cory had dashed through the
opening and was running like hare
They were all dumfounded for a mo-
ment Then a cheer broke from them
when they realized what he was doing
"a cheer in which dying men joined.
Throw it away! Now. Throw it,"
yelled the doctor after him.
Still he ran. The music of what he
knew was their applause rang in his
ears. Nothing had ever sounded so
sweet to him as this. He smiled 1t
reminded him family of his achieve
ments in the football field, when the
crowd roared their applause. The ball
he carried was heavier. but the APP
plause-only he knew what it meant
to him. and he clutched the destruc-
tive missile like a child hugging a doll.
He felt inclined to kiss it. If he lived
he would be a man and a comrade
again. If not-bUt he ran on.
Someone has wisely said it requires
often but the turn of a straw to make
a coward a hero. or hero a coward.
Cory was now man again. The
paralysis of panic that had seized him
few hours ago and had frozen his
heart existed now only as a hideous
dream. Another ten yards-he was
quite 50 from the tent. He heard
them urging him TO throw it. A few
more yards, then with a tremendous
effort he hurled it from him. Instant
ly there was an explosion, and Cory
fell on his face.
Poor chap! He is done for, l
doubt" said the doctor. as several
raced forward. followed by a number
of wounded. who limped in pain.
They knelt by his poor shattered