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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
CRYING TO ENTRAP nOERs.
Eohorts Is Spreading IL Net Around
Them at Wepcner.

London, April 25, a. m.-The reports
that the siege of Wepener had been prac-
tically raised were apparently premature.
The Boer attack upon Col. Dalghety's
northern position as described from Mas
cru, was probably final attempt to rush
the garrison before securing safe re-
treat, and, as Col. Dalghety successfully
repulsed the attack, little further anxiety
is felt on his account.
Lord Roberts has now spread net with
some 10000 or more men and $50 guns, COW
ering the whole western semi-circie
around Wepener while Gen. Hamilton
has occupied the water works, practically
without opposition,
The Seventh division, under Gen. Tuck
er, assisted by naval guns, has made "A
demonstration from Karee Siding, the
Beers showing some opposition. AT the
same time q brigade moved out from
Glen to take up a position on range OF
hills at Gennaadenale, north Of the Mod
der. The water works were found undam-
aged, with the exception of the removal
of the sliding valves of the pumping en-
gines.
The Beers now can only escape, without
risking an encounter, northward to Lady
brand, and the chance of successful
outcome of the plans of Lord Roberts de-
pendS on whether the BRUSH troops eau
reach Thaba Nchu and Ladybrand before
the retreating commandos from DeWets-
dorp and Wepener.
All the correspondents report that the
roads are in a terrible condition, which ac-
counts for the slow progress Of the Brit
ish columns, and if the Beers are as well
informed of the British plans as they have
hitherto been, they are likely again to es-
cape.
7. 4 non, within thrae weeks of the date
predicted for the British occupation of
Pretoria. and although the present opera
tions, as suggested in some quarters, may
be the beginning of the main advance, 1t
is not certain that they will not entail a
further halt at Bloemfontein.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
BIG BRIDGE A TOTAL WRECK.
Many Carcnsses of Animals Floating
Down the PascagOuId.

New Orleans, April 24.-The Louisville
and Nashville Railroad bridge across the
West Pascagoula is now a wreck. Three
spans of the bridge have already gone
out to sea and the others, even If they are
held, will be of no value. for an entirely
new structure viii have TO be built. One
thousand laborers are now at work there.
Through the opening caused by the miss
ing spans all manner of live stock, most
of them hogs, are floating out into the
Gulf. To-day several mules, stll alive,
foated past the workers on the bridge.
They had evidently been In the water for
some time for their efforts were very fee
BILE. An attempt was made to save them,
but the current was so swift that all
efforts were unavailng. There Is a steady
stream of carcasses of all descriptions
1t is evident that thousands of dollars
worth of live stock have been drowned
along the Pasca goula.
The log boom up the Pascagoula is
holding, but despite the fact that the riv-
er is now slowly falling. there is a con-
siderable element of danger still. 1t Is
conceded that II the booms get away that
the mammoth bridge at Scranton will be
washed away.
1t will be two weeks before the Louis
vile and Nashville can resume the hand
ling of freight and some days before
through passenger service to the East
will be resumed.
The Illinois Central to-day announces
that its lines are opened The first train
which went out tonight got through with
but slight delay.
The New Orleans and Northeastern Is
still tied up, but hopes to resume the run
ming of trains tomorrow or next day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
WAS ALMOST A LYKCHING.
Mob Tried to Take Negro Murderer
From an Omcer.

Richmond Va. April 24.-Mecklenburg
county narrowly escaped having a lynch
ing to-day A negro named Steven Bap-
tist was arrested by Constable TaIley
charged with the murder on Sunday OF Mr.
Peter Jones and Talley was ordered by
the county Judge 10 take him to Peters
burg for safe keeping.
While the constable was on the way 10
the depot a mob demanded the prisoner.
but Talley held the crowd at bay a. iho
point Of "A pistol, declaring that hs would
defend BaptiEt 10 the last extremity and
keep his oath OF Office at any cost Ills
determination awed the mob. and hs reach
ed Petersburg with his prisoner late this
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
PRESIDENT REACHES CANTON.
Party Was Heartily Cheered AL
Along the Route.


Canton, O., April A.-President and Mrs
Mckinley and party arrived here at 1910
O'Clock this morning.
The enthusiastic reception at the station
was but a continuation OF the demonstra-
tions that occurred all along the route
from daylight until the train reached its
destination. During the early morning
hours across the state line in Pennsyl-
vania crowds gathered at all the small
stations.
Across the line in Ohio crowds gathered
at every stopping place and the President
shook hands with thousands.
Before luncheon at the Barber residence,
the President, accompanied by Secretary
Cortelyou, went to the old Mckinley cot
tage in North Market street, to inspect
the repairs and enlargement in progress.
He greeted each of the Workmen with
hearty handshake, and then, with the
contractor, went over the work in de-
tail.
President Mckinley expects to leave
Canton for Cleveland Wednesday morning
to visit his sisters, Mrs. A. J. Duncan and
Miss Helen Mckinley, and leave Canton
Thursday afternoon for Washington
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
THE CENTER OF ATTENTION.
All Eyes Turned to Southeastern
Part of Free state.


London, April 2i-All attention is CEN
tered on the interesting, though compli-
Gated, situation in the southeastern por-
ton of the Orange Free State, from which
developments of the utmost importance
must ensue in the near future.
Gen. Rumble, IL would seem, has found
the Beers confronting him at De Vets
dorp in stronger force that he cares to
engage, and so he is marking time, pend
ing the arrival Of supports.
While Gen. Rundle Is preparing 10 strike
be Wetsdorp, Gems. Brabant and Hart
are pushing along the frontier Of Basuto-
land. where they will be able to Illustrate
any attack on Gen. Rundle's right and
Gems French and Pole-Carew are hasten
ing from Bloemfonteln TO bar the Boer
line Of retreat nOrthward.
Meanwhile the burgher forces occupy
ing Thaba Nchu are in a position 10 fight
a delaying action, giving the Boer forces
at DeWttsllorp and Wepener time 10 re-
tire in case Of defeat. and a seems as
though Gen. French must dispose OF this
Thaba Nchu force before he can reach tho
rear of the Boer forces opposing Gems.
Rundle and Brabant. otherwise his flank
will b. open TO assault.
rho Beers driven out of Leeuw kop VIII
probably rally at Thaha Nchu. where a
sim fight may be expected. Should the
fooutfp,.ea -, a...,th pace
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
THEY HEARD FROM DALGHETY.
Brabant and Hart Are Getting Closer
to Wepener.


London. April "a, 11:15 p. m.-The war
office issues the following from Gen. Rob
erts:
''Bloemfontein, April 24.-Gens. Brabant
and Hart yesterday turned the position
occupied by the enemy, who tried to pre-
vent their moving northward, and got into
heliograph communication with Col Dali
ghety, commandant of the besieged gar
rison at Wepener, who reported all well.
Gen Brabant has three wounded, one
missing. Three were wounded on the
previous day. The border regiment had
seven wounded.
"At D. m. yesterday, Brabant and
Hart were eight miles south of Wepener.
The Eleventh division, under Gen. Polo
Carew and Gen. French's two briSades of
cavalry, reached Tweede Celuk yesterday
afternoon, without having met serious op-
position
Photograph communication has been
established with Gen. Rumble. A patrol
of the Seventh Dragons, under Lieut..
Jenkins, which was reported missing yes
terday, has rejoined Gen. French's camp,
with the exception of Corpl. Taylor and
Private Cook, who are believed to be
wounded and prisoners.
Mounted infantry yesterday under Gen.
Ian Hamilton, occupied the water works
at Sanna's Post. As the enemy are hold
ing the neighboring hills in some strength
the Ninth division, consisting of Gen.
Smith-Dorriens and Gen. Macdonald S
brigades, has been dispatched to support
Hamilton.
Gen. Maxwell's brigade, formerly Gen.
Chermside's of the Seventh division, yes
terday moved eastward and seized the
hills covering the wagon bridge over the
Modder river at Kranz kraal, an import
ant communication much used by the
Boers during the last three weeks Our
only casually was Private Brum, N. s.
w. mounted rifles, taken prisoner"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
ACQUITTED OF SMUGGLING.
An Agent of Reminetons and Maxims
Tried ut Manila.

Manila, April 2.-Louis spitzel, an agent
OF the Remingtons and Maxims and one OF
the biggest promoters in the Orient has
been tried and acquitted on the charge of
smuggling.
Government detectives have shadowed
him since he arrived In Manila, suspecting
his business was iibusterng, and the au-
thorlties were said to be anxious to get rid
OF him. Learning that an omploye Of his
had brought 5000 worth OF jewelry with
out paying duty they arrested Spitzel. but
were unable to prove the charge. Sptzel
IL a British subject.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
DEMOCRATS OF ALABAMA.
Lively Contest 10 Come before the
Convention To-day.

Montgomery, Ala, April A.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention viii meet In
Montgomery tomorrow and already the
city Is fun Of delegates and candidates.
There viii be a lively contest for all state
Offices except attorney general, secretary
OF state, ana superintendent OF education.
There are four candidates for Governor.
The frst ballot IS expected 10 show SAM
ford In the lead, with waller, Shelley and
stanlngs following There are four can
user and four for commissioner Of agri-
culture
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
THREE TOWNS RELIEVED
Railroads Making Some short Runs
In Flooded Districts.

Meridian, Miss, April 2.-Trafic on
the Alabama and Vicksburg and New Or
leans and Northeastern Railroad is still
indefinitely annulled as the result of the
floods.
The Mobile and Ohio is running mixed
trains south to Quitman, at the rate of
six miles per hour. This relieves the ciu-
zens of Enterprise, Stonewall and Quit
man, who were in desperate straits as
foodstuffs were very short. No relief s
in sight for other isolated towns.
The body of another victim of the food
was found this afternoon near Meridian.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
IT MAY REMAIN A MYSTERY.
Fenians and Grain Handlers ExOner-
ated From Suspicion

Washington, April A.-The latest reports
from the United States consul at Clifton,
rage goes to exonerate what are known
in Canada as Fenians from completely in
the attempt to blow up the lock and dis
able the canal.
The grain handlers of Buffalo elso being
given a certificate of good character, the
actual movers in the affairs must remain
a mystery. according TO the consul, unless
the examination of the three men now
held under arrest in Canada for the crime
shall throw light upon the affair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25

Chicago. April 25.-What may be an ex-
tonsive forgery OF sugar trust stock came
10 light when 3. w Jacobs. president OF
the chicago Loan and Truss Company.
was arrested to-day al the Instance Of II.
Gilberieon Of 2is West Erie street. on q
charge OF ising implicated in a confidence
game. The alleged Dorpefrator of the
forgery samuel Fuller, II also sought. a
score OF other victims are alleged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
REPAIRING FLOOD DAMAGE.
VIII he "a Week Before Some Roads
Can Run Trains.

Can Run Trains.
Mobile, Ala. April A.-Advices from the
flooded district on the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad are to the effect that trains will
not run through possibly until Sunday
next.
Two thousand men are at work between
here and Meridian. The water has been
slowly subsiding, but rains of the past
twenty-four hours were fek considerably.
Rev. w. r. Russell, a Baptist preacher,
was drowned In the flood near Waynes-
boro, Miss. Other lives are thought to
have been lost, but nothing definite has
been learned
The situation on the Louisville and
Nashville is unchanged. One thousand
men are at work repairing the bridge,
which was swept away at Pascagoula,
The water is slowly falling. and the g.
900, 900 logs that are In the booms are still
held intact. with excellent prospects Of
holding them together until the danger Is
past.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
MANDATE IN CARRIERS CASE.
Probability Is He VIII Soon Depart
for Eeayenyvorth.

Washington, April 24.-The Supreme
Court to-day issued its mandate in the
case of ex-Capt. Oberlin NJ. Carter The
writ is directed to the Circuit Court for
the southern New York district. and un-
less Capt Carters counsel should find
some other means of delay. the result will
be his early departure for the prison at
Leavenworth, Kan.
Assistant Judge Advocate Clous left for
New York with the mandate as soon as
Ii was issued.
The House Judiciary Committee has ar
ranged to hear prominent attorneys from
New York and Georgia, and also officials
of the department of justice, on the bill
growing out of Judge Browns decision in
the Gaynor cases, either next Tuesday or
the following Friday, as the parties may
make known their purpose to attend
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
View Hampshire Republicans.

Concord N. H., April 24-At the Re-
publican State Convention to select dele
gates and alternates 90 Philadelphia a
platform was adopted recommending Nc
Kinleys denomination; commencing the
financial legislation of Congress; indors-
ing the Administrations policy as to ISL
and acquisitions and intrusting their fu-
ure government 90 Congress and the
President with unlimited confidence.
An amendment declaring for self-gov-
ernment of Cuba and the Philippines was
voted down,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
GERMAN FLAG HOIsTED.
Ceremony Took Place at Apia Before
a Large Crowd.

Berlin, April 25.-The Pfficial report re-
garding the hoisting Of the German flag
at Apia, German Samoa, has Just been
received from DR.. Wilhelm Solf, the Cow
ernor. 1t says that the ceremony occurr-
ed on March /, when the entire white
population was present, together with o.
900 natives.
Mataafa made an appropriate address,
as did also Tamasese, both giving assur-
ances of loyalty to Germany.
After the ceremony a banquet was giv-
en- to 125 chiefs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
MONEY ron PORTO RICO.
Mcpherson 90 Carry About s5OO.OOO
in American Coin.

New York, April 2i.-The United States
transport Mcpherson will sail tomorrow
for Porto Rico with between $4,000 and
$1,000 In subsidiary coin. This ~ the
lrst installment OF the s. O0.OOD voted by
Congress- 20 be distributed among The Ia
habltonts Of that Island.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25

Raleigh. ". c.. April 2L-The postoffce
al Younsyille, a town north Of here, wes
entered last night ana tho fafe blown
open and SID worth of stamps and 80 In
money and one registered letter package
stolen. Also $40 was secured by the thiee
or thieves from the postmaster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
MINOR CASES APPEALED.
Kentucky Omcinls VIII go Before
Higher Court.

Frankfort. KY. April A.-Ex-Gov. w.
O. Bradley, representing the Republican
minor state officials. to-day prayed an ap-
peal to the Court of Appeals from the
Judgment OF custer rendered by Circuit
Judge Cantril last week. The appeal
was prayed as to all cases except that Of
Breckinridge against Pratt Mr.. Pratt.
the Republican contestant for attorney
general did not ask an appeal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
1T WILL DE INVESTIGATED.
immigration of Japanese Coolies Ex-
citing Suspicion.

Washington. April A.-The treasury de-
partment has ordered special agent to
proceed to the Pacific coast to investi-
gate the matter of the large influx Of
Japanese coolies to this country within
the last few months. The movement is
still troubling the immigra ton officials.
Until two or three months ago the i'm
migration Of japanese 90 the United
States was small. 1t has become so heavy
as to excite suspicion that the men are
coming here as contract laborers.
The treasury has also requested the
state department to ask American consuls
to investigate the matter and make a re-
mort,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVED.

but There Is StiII Much IncOnve-
nience From the Flood.
New Orleans, April 24.-While conditions
in the flooded sections of Louisiana, Miss
issippi and Alabama show some improve
ment to-day the relief experienced is
slight because of the difficulties of rail-
road communication. The suspension of
freight traffic and delay 10 mails is caus-
ing great loss and Inconvenience here.
Distress is becoming acute among the in
habitants of inland towns, supplies hav-
ing been cut off for over a week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
ILLINOIS. CENTRALs LOSS.
Road Is Now Running Between
jackson and New Orleans.

Jackson. Miss. April A.-The regular
schedules were resumed over the main
line Of the Illinois Central between this
city and New orleans to-day, and trains
are now running through both ways on
time.
A local railroad official estimates dam
age to the road from. high waters and
consequent loss and delay to traffic at
$250,000.
The Alabama and Vicksburg road hopes
to get regular trains through to Meridian
by tomorrow night.
The situation at Scranton Is greatly i'm
proved to-day and 1t is thought the worst
is passed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
Ala OF United States Needed.

Santiago de Chill, April "a. via Calves
ton.-The newspapers here publish
the text of secret document
from Lima, concerning the inter-
national question with Peru which in
dicates that the only solution Is
to be found In the assistance of the United
gtafes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25

Made II Determined Assault, But
Were Driven Back.

Were Driven Back.
Maseru, Basutoland, Tuesday, April "a
The Beers severely attacked Col. Dali
ghetys northern position. facing Box
poortridge at 10 o'clock this morning
bringing four guns into action under
whose fire they made a determined ad-
vance.
The British returned heavy fire, be-
fore which the Beers recoiled after ex-
tending across the flats and maintaining
continuous long range fusilade for
some hours.
Artillery can be heard in the direction
of Dewetsdorp, but there is no sign that
The British relief column at that quarter
has advanced further.
The natives report that another British
force has been detached from Bloemfon-
tein If so the position of the Beers
around Wepener is precarious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
WANAMAKER is PLEASED.
'''cI"res Quny Could Not lie Elected
Dy Fair Means.

New York, April A.--John Wanamaker.
"ho was In this city, tonight expressed
i7iaetion with the vote in the United
'es Senate to keep Matthew $. Quay
~ a scat IN that body.
hen asked 81 he intended 20 be a can
-''Ie for senator, Mr.. Wanamaker re-
have to change my mind first"
Wanamoker said that Quay could
"' elected by the next Legisla ture bY
iHfans. He doubted. he said, whether
had been a fair election IN the state,
''i n spots In fifteen years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
Taylor on Senate Floor.

Washington, April 24.-Gov. Taylor of
Kentucky was on the floor of the Senate
to-day. He refused to discuss in any
way the situation In Kentucky.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
FELL LIKE a BoMBsmELL.

mere Was wuch Gloom ia the quay
Camps Lnsf Night.
''fHsburg, Pa, April AN =. Quays
tl ln the senaie az Washington to-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25
MANY JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS.
Are Coming TO the United States Un-
der Contract.

der Contract.
Victoria, B. c., April 24.-The steamer
Braemer arrived at quarantine to-day
with 1,O65 Japanese immigrants, while the
Empress of China, due tomorrow, has
600 more, almost all being bound for Unit
ed States ports under contract
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-25

1C0nilnued On Flfth Page.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-05-07
THE SENATOR'S LUCK.
Wanted to Lose s5 in Return for His
 Meal. but Had to Win Thousands.

Wanted to Lose s5 in Return for His
 Meal. but Had to Win Thousands.
 q came here with the first senator from Minnesota after the Territory was admitted as State," said Col. Cole Martin to a group of listeners one even ing the past week.
 Henry N, Rice served one term as United States Senator, and ], being a resident of St. Paul when he was se- lected by the Legislature, and taking part in the fight, concluded to come on to Washington as in those days, 1858, Washington was wide-open town, and faro was as free then as beer lunch Is now. Of course, I had an acquaintance among the sports, and shortly after l erected my tepee in the Capital the Senator invited me to visit him. While making the rounds one afternoon we got hungry and I invited him into Pringle's. PringIe's at this time was the finest gambling house in Washing ton. The proprietor served three ele- gant meals day to his guests and pa irons without charge It was a rendez- vous for all manner and kinds of men with money You could meet there in groups a foreign Ambassador, a United States Senator, Judges Generals, and, of course, men like myself, who followed the green cloth as a profession. l was then in or about my thirtieth year, and