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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
PINGREE VS.. YERKEs.
Both Sides of Municipal Ownership
Were Discussed.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-At the monthly dinner
of the Marquette Club tonight, Gov. Ha-
zen S. Pingree of Michigan and Charles
T. Yerkes of Chicago took opposite side
in the discussion of the subject "Munici-
pal Ownership and Operation of Street
Railways"
Gov. Pingree spoke in favor of munich
pal ownership, and Mr.. Yerkes against t.
Gov. Plngree said:
Seek the motive of those who oppose
municipal ownership and you will almost
Invariably find that it is self-interest. on
the other hand, there is nofway in which
advocates of municipal ownership can
profit by the success of the movement.
The benefits accrue to the entire people,
not to privileged few.
"Of course, agents of private companies
try to prove all municipal plants failures,
but their proofs are always found inaccu-
rate. Sef-interest makes them so. Some
time, a public plant may fail, although
l know of no cases"
Mr.. Yerkes said that If the great corpor
ations of any large community We're run
by the government, whether it be munich
pal or otherwise, a great political ma
chine would be formed, and it would al
most be an impossibility to disrupt that
machine.
The tendency of municipal politics to-
ward jobbery, place-trading and absolute
dishonesty is not to be denied but even
were civil service laws properly enforced
and the merit system firmly established,
the service would be inferior to that of
private corporation.
above all, I claim that municipal own
ership is contrary to the principles of our
Il yQ.twE out. Il to laD
growth of our country and our progress
a a free nennlan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
TINE GIVEN TO EULOGIEs.
Speeches Made in Memory of Repre-
sentative Baird.

Washing ton, Jan. N.-After transacting
minor routine business, the House turned
its attention 10 eulogies of deceased mem-
bers. The date of Feb. 10, heretofore fix
ed for eulogies on the late Representa-
tive Settle of Kentucky, was vacated the
time for the exercises to be fixed later.
Eulogies were then pronounced on tho
late Representative Baird of louisiana
Those VINO spoke were Representatives
Randall Louisiana; Eddy of Minnesotas
Bartlett of Georgia; Meeklnson of Ohios
Meyer of Louisiana; Clayton of Aiabamas
Wheeler of Kentucky; Broussard of LOUIS
lana; Henry of Texas and Eppes of Vir-
ginia
At the conclusion OF the eulogies resolu-
tions of respect were adopted, and then.
lat 12O p. m, as a further mark of res
spect, the House adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
GRAVE NEWS is EXPECTED.
O"ci"IS Mt the War Department
Maintain SILENCE.

O"'i"IS Mt the War Department
Maintain silence.
London, Jan. 27.-The Defense Commit
@e OF the cabinet met at the war office
D'' afternoon, Lord Salisbury presidirg.
mere are reiterated rumors that The
s'''esr Kind of news from Natal is being
0oosa.od by the war office. 1t is even
'' A1t Gen. Buffers forces are in full
ntrtst.
WI olchael Hicks-Beach, the Chancel-
0' inc EXchequer. came to London pur-
''5 TO attend, and Joseph Chamberlain,
1' secretary Of State for the Colonies.
'''e 0p other engagements for the same
hason
's IMPOSSIBLE to confirm or deny these
reports of disaster to Buffers forcos as
..,. g o.a'.lls maintain silence. They say
eyi N, nothing for publication 1t is
ro,. however from the Offices an
h. ~ ms that the casualties reported
o,, huller occurred in Gen. Lyttle-
tr,. 1'ie' which apparently was not
sa..-. j. Spion kop; that there has been
'..A'I ing not yet reported.
M, "oIsoley, the commander-in-cbicf
r, +''S, was also present at the meet
t.a, '" committee. There is no mem
jri.,. "l the reports circulated IN the
6or. '.'ies that Gen. Ciery has been
G,r 'F HE Beers. The last heard or
1 a.. was that he was participating
tIfcn'S movements,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
CARNEGIE GUEST OF HONOR.
Says America Is Future Great Ship
building Country.

New York, jan. 27.-Andrew Carnegie
was the guest of honor az a dinner given
by the Lotus Club Tonight There were
numerous speakers, chief among them be-
ing Andrew Carnegie, President Seth Low
and w Bourke Cochran. In the course
of his speech, Mr.. Carnegie said
THE future seat of shipbuildings is to
be found not on the shores of Great Brit
ain. but on the Atlantic seaboard, 1 see
nothing to prevent this country from be-
ing the chief source of supply to steel
and the articles made from steel for the
rest of the less favored world.
II repudiate with scorn the immoral
doctrine our country, right or wrong.
He Is not pa triotic who encourages his
country to take the wrong path. Not he
who follows, but he who leads public opin-
ion in the right paths is the best citizen,
who, above al others, should be most
highly honored."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
FAVOR OF THE DEMOCRATS.
4 Test vote Was Taken in Ken
tucky's Legislature.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 3.-The first ac-
fual test Of strength between the Repub-
Itcan and Democratic forces in the Goe-
bel-Taylor contest came to-day, and. by
the admission of the Republican leaders.
nroved a victory for Goebel, The Demo-
rrata claim it decisive, while the Repub-
iioans sin have strong hopes of retaining
Gov. Taylor
The vote was in the contest of Van Me-
ter of Fayette county against Berry, Van
Nf,ter winning, 81 70 45 Every effort was
Ia IN get out the largest possible vote
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
AFTER AN EIGHT-HoUR LAW.
GOmpers Had an Interview Wits
President Mckinley.

Washington, Jan. N.-Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation of
Labor and other representatives of iabor
interests had a conference with the Press
ident to-day to urge upon him the advo-
cacy Of an eight-hour law for all govern-
ment work; a law to prohibit the products
of convict labor from being transferred
from one state to another. and a law to re-
strict the authority of federal courts in
the Issuance of injunctions in labor trou-
bles
Mr.. Gompers filed charges against Claud
M. johnson, director of the bureau of
engraving and printing, alleging ineffi-
cheney and partality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28

CHATTANOOGA Tenn, Jan. N.-Secretary
Thompson Of the Southern Industrial Con-
veptlon, has completed arrangements of a
special edition OF 5000 copies Of a Hunts
VILE Ala. newspaper 10 be issued in the
interest of the next meeting of that body
at Chattanooga In May This edition " n
contain the address to the people of the
South by ex-Gov. McCorlde, president OF
The convention, and the recommendations
of the convention held I'm Huntsville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
THEY WANT E. a. GIEsELER.
Gnynor Examination Postponed I'm
til He Arrives.

New York, Jan. 27.-The hearing before
United States Commissioner Shields In
the matter of Gaynor brothers and B. d.
Greene, the contractors indicted in Savan-
nah. Ga, with former Capt. Oberlin N.
Carter, for fraud and conspiracy against
the government, which was set for to-day,
has been further adjourned until next
week
This action was taken on the appeal Of
counsel for the defense TO allow further
time to produce e. A. Gieseler the wit
ness whose appearance was expected to-
day. and who is at present in Savannah.
Commissioner Shields decided that II the
missing via ness turns up Wednesday next
his testimony will be included in the re-
ord. and II not the examination will be
considered closed. The summing up was
set for next Thursday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
A POSITION IN WASHINGTON.
Negro Postmaster of HOgansviIlc,
ca, VIII Go There.

Washing ton Jan, H.-Loftin. the negro
postmaster at Hogansville, Ga, whose
troubles there have been so thoroughly
aired, has been offered . position in the
postonice department here. 1t is under
stood that this hos been brought about as
a sort OF compromise by which the peo-
ple of the Troup county town are to be
elven @ white Republican postmaster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
FRENCH NEAR TO GATAcRE.
Gen. Roberts Plan of Campaign
seems To Be DEVELOPING.

London, Jan. 27.-There are signs of i'm
portant movements developing in the
north of Cape Colony Gen French has
succeeded in getting in touch with Cen
Gatacre, possibly presaging a combination
of the two columns and the commence
ment Of a concentration of the forces.
which is believed to be the groundwork of
Lorl Roberts. Dian Of camnaign.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
TRIAL OF SENATOR HARRELL.
lie Has Been Turned Over to Grand
Jury Under Il $1,000 Bond.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 27.-The trial of
State Senator Harrel, charged by Col
John H. WhaIlen with securing money un-
der false pretenses, began here to-day.
The case grew out of Harrens charge
made at Frankfort that Whailen had paid
him $500 to vote against Goebel I'm The
contest now before the Legisia ture. The
day was occupied in hearing testimony,
and Harrell was tonight held to the grand
jury in a bond of 81 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
A BIG PRO-BOER MEETING.
Nearly 5000 Transvaal sympathizers
Met in Chicago.

Chicago. Jan. PA mass meeting of
nearly 5000 people, in Central Music Hall
tonight inveghed against wars and ex-
pressed sympathy for the Beers in their
struggle against Great Britain. The meet
ing was under the auspices of the women
of the Holland Society, who are raising
funds for the Red Cross work In the Boer
army. The Beers colors were carried
down the hall and We're cheered on their
way 30 the platform. A resolution was
adopted declaring that the South African
republics are fighting for the same eternal
principles that moved our forefathers in
their struggles against England century
ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28

birmingham, Ala, Jan. PA meeting
will be neld in this city tomorrow for
the purpose of organizing a Southern
baseball league. Promoters of the move
ment have been advised that Montgomery,
Nashville New orleans and Selma would
send representatives and that Memphis
and Mobile would probably be on hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
MASON ASKED TO RESIGN.
TiDpecanoe Club Has Rubbed His
Name on the Roll.

Chicago, Jan. I.--By an almost unanl-
nous vote of the old Tippecanoe Club Of
Chicago, Senator William e. Mason was
to-day requested TO at once resign his seat
in the United States Senate, and the Sec
retary of the club was directed to erase
his name from the roll Of honorary men,
bers of the organization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
WAS WARREN ENTIoED THERE.
Reported That British Lost 500 XIII
ed and 1900 wounded.

Berlin, Jan. 27.-Some of the papers here
claim to have a telegram from Pretoria
saying that Gen. Warren was enticed into
spion Kop where the Beers fell upon him;
that seventeen Of his cannon were captur-
ed, and that Buffers hasty retreat over
the Tugela river alone can save him.
The alleged Pretoria telegram adds that
the British losses were $50 men killed and
1850 wounded. The dispatch comes through
Brussels and does not receive much credit
in this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
FOR RIVER AND HAnBoR WORK.
Funds Available Included F6O6,f55
for Savannah HarbOr.

Washington, Jan. H.--Gen. Wilson. Chief
of Engineers, reports to Congress that on
the first of the year the funds available
for river and harbor work included the
following:
Virginia James river, s143,923; North
Carolina, Cape Fear river at and below
Wilmington, $120 ,51s; South Carolina, Win
yah bay. 1888 5i2: Georgia Savannah har-
Dor, $500, 455; Florida, ST. Johns river, $243,-
SIS; Hillsboro bay, S122 .531
Also Cumberland sound, Georgia and
Florida, 1856 GOO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
MORE FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Treasury Department Sends in Ad-
ditlOnnI Estimates.

Washington, Jan 1.-THE treasury de-
nartmept has sent TO Congress a statement
Of additional amounts required for pubic
buildings now under course of construc-
tion, due to rise in building material prices
They Increase the cost limit at Brunswick,
Ga. TO S12O 900, Elizabeth City ". c., TO
$4,000; Tampa Fla, to $35000o; Winston,
N. c.. to $4,000. and Newport News, Va,
Ia 600 90
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28

Atchison. Kan. Jan. PIE. w. Howe,
editor Of the Atchison Globe, In the edi-
torial columns of his paper to-day says
he will take the place of Rev. Charles
NJ Sheldon as pastor Of the Congrega-
tional Church in Topeka during the week
he IS running the Topeka Capital as a
Christian newspaper.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
Morgan Carries Two Counties.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. G.-senator Morgan
carried Marengo county to-day, and a
state senator and two representatives will
be instructed for him
A special 10 the Register from Luverne
says Morgan has also carried Crenshaw
county.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28

Washington Jan. 27.--Admiral Watson
reports this morning that he has taken
possession of Isabella coaling station on
Basilan Island and established marine
garrison there under command OF Lieut..
Long.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
rhc rnmous nIacIs DInmond.

Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. H.-The survey
.of The OHIO. Tennessee and Carolina Rail-
road has been completed. This proposed
road is better known as the Black Dia-
.,--,,a INIT was recently chartered under
tho above name. 1t is the Boone scheme
- build a road from Columbus, o.. 10
po.rt Rnyal $. C. A deal is pending 10
loo,,re suficient funds to build the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
TROOPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
Last Detachment of Volunteer In
fantry Has Embarked.

IonSon. Jan. 27.-The last detachment Of
the infantry section of the London volun-
teers. numbering 1874 men, were entrained
this morning for Southampton, where they
will embark to-day for South Africa
The route from Wellington barracks to
Nine Fins station was thronged with
cheering spectators, but not as on previous
cccasfons so the order of march was un-
disturbed The Lord Mayor and sherifs
accomnanied che troops to Southampton.
,rbe battery section and ammunition col
umn completing the regiment will leave
Feb g.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
HINDUS ARE MOST LOYAL.
Resolutions Passed and Money Sub
scribed for widows.

Calcutta, Jan. ga monster meeting Of
IIindus and Mohammedans in the Town
Hall here to-day passed a resolution ex-
pressing answering loyalty and attach
ment to the throne and deciding to offer
prayers for the victory of the British in
all places of worship. The meeting also
subscribed 5000 rupees toward the man
sion house fund for the relief of the wild
ows and families of the victims of the
South African war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Jan. pa
big fire broke out to-day at Ilo, seaport
town of Peru, about sixty-fve miles south-
west OF Moquegau. The custom house,
postoftice and many other buildings have
already been destroyed and the fire Is not
vet under control.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
BY TIE sProN KoP ROUTE.

Ire Endcnvoring 10 Force IA
way Into Lndysmith.
r, amp. Modderspruit, Upper Tugela,
d., J4n. 23.-The British are now en-
.S.. to force with 10000 troops the
~ e'h route to Ladysmith.
l.5 A3 ON Gen. Bothas position yes
m.t "'r terrific. The grass was fired,
0a 'scd end trenches pierced, but
i8er. was practically one-sded, the
,.u "Iiy firing thirty shots.
9oNs,. nom shell landed in Gen.
ger, kei. The only Boer casualties
Tho ne oe horses wounded.
tlmed t"E ceased at dark, but was re-
'Ns morning in the vicinity OF
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
PHELPS CONDITION SERIOUS.
He Was Hardly Expected to Survive
Through the Night.

New Haven, Conn. Jan. H.-Ex- Minister
f. ]. Phelps condition was unchanged
during the day.
Mr. Phelps was not so well during last
evening and shortly after midnight ne
was reported as ystil alive" This morn
ing he is very weak and ii would not be
surprising II ne did not survive the nlght
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28

London. Jan. 27 9:2o p. m.-'rhe war Of,
go has decided to embody two additional
militia battalions and another battery OF
artillery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28
Ladysmith and here. but up to noon it
lacked vigor. -
SrAFEKING is RELIEVED.

n tHt HtpOrt Ihat Comes From
Transvnal Source.
Lorenzo Marquee, Delagoa Bay, Jan. 26.
1t is reported on good Transvaal au-
thority that Mafeking was relieved Tues
day. Jan. %.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-28

Norfolk Va, Jam 20 me .ss ed,s',u ooo ana at
bonded to-day in the sum oI S'''0VV
once sailed for Hamburg
New-York tribune., 1900-05-23
BECAUSE SIZE Is A WOMAN

The School Board OF Marquette Mich. has
removed the superintendent OF schools, who It is
said, has been a highly successful and efficient
officer for twelve years for the reason that she IS
a woman Most OF that time there has been a
strong opposition among the men, but as the women
who own property or have children at school have
right 10 vote. Miss Chandler has been reelected
year after year All OF the Board members who
voted against her at the last election hastened TO
record that their objections were based solely on
the fact Of her sex Miss Chandler was present at
the meeting in which she was defeated and after
the vote had been announced. everybody expressed
ms unoounded admiration for her ability until the
MODERATOR, who had voted against her remarked
la - u me compliments did not cease Miss Chand-
-sr @oolo blush To this. Peter White who was a
strong supporter, replied I'D blush 100 IL 7
New-York tribune., 1900-05-23
MRS. TROW WINS THE DAY
n SPITE OF MUCH OPPOSITION SHE
WILL REMAIc1 PRESIDENT OF THE
SOCIETY FOR POLITICAL STUDY.

After three notices had been sent out 70 members
OF the Society for Political Study for a special
meeting De held yesterday afternoon. to decide
whether or not Mrs. John F Trow should hold the
Office Of president, they assembled in full force and
decided keep her in the chair for the the
term
The trouble arose through an amendment TO the
bylaws which provided that no one could hold
FOR TWO years This amendment passed be-
tween the time Of Mrs Trowss nomination and
election and was forgotten until some weeks after
she had taken Office when II was suddenly brought
70 light that she had not belonged TO the organza-
ton for that length Of time.
The meeting was held behind closed doors, with
Mrs z. c. Swinney and others on guard at the
entrance Occasionally one OF the '-piczets' would
thrust her head out TO that no interlopers
were likely TO overhear the high pitched voices
within. One poor wayf7rer who strolled too close
10 the dead line" was assaiIed by DR.. J. E. Hus-
sey, and told that she could not stay there. The
way1arer held her ground. however.
But why don't you and sit in the parkT'
asked the jealous member.
Because have rheumatism in my feet /" was
the reply.
The proprietor was called up, but the wayfarer
conquered and DR.. Hussey, the vanqutshed. fed
within the closely guarded portal
After the meeting had been adjourned Mrs. Trow
came out beanaing. The club has sustained me-
and an entirely satisfied. spite OF efforts 10
unseat me-" she said triunaphantIy.
Thats all right uutteTed one of her opposers
but she's really only IN sufrance and We can
stand II for a wear We voted for her siulpIv for
the sake Of peace. Had We fought il out II would
have taken all summer"
Wei ! would hold an office under +hosa con-
Glllons Ior one hour, said little sharp nosed
woman in the group, and while 7 am glad Mrs
Trow Is sustained. and 7 voted for her the most
graceful and digTlifed thing for her to do would
be 10 resign"
or, but she'll never do that" broke In a bitter
anti-Trowite- Shell hold on 10 the end"
Il was learned that full delegation Of both fac
tons attended Mrs. TrOw called the meeting 20
order. which, member said. made il perfectly
Legal A1terwarc she asked resign the
chair 70 Miss Ear1erte kevser, when the body re-
solved itself into a committee Of the whole
AFTER the meeting became too lively and there
was no prospect OF settling the question. the Rev
FncEDe dana1OrQ arose and put the motion that
MS Trow be accepted as the president Of the So
ciety for Political Study and aves carried
Mrs Trow has worked asgiduousIy In going over
law records and has secured precedents TO es-
taolish her claim She has many adherents in the
cllb ana they say that she IS cana le
woman, thorough parliarnentarfan and no one 10
better fitted TO hold the Office. But even thew
prophesy that there VIII be skirmishing all along
the line for many moons
New-York tribune., 1900-05-23
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED.
FACULTY OF TEACHERS COLLEGE RE-
WARDS SOME HARD WORKERS.

The faculty of Teachers College. Columbia Uni
verstty. has announced the following appointments
TO scholarships in Teachers College for the year
1soO-Ol, for marked proficiency in research and
advanced work:
Teachers College Scholarships Mary F. Beatty
Jane 3. Carpenter, David E. Cloyd Maynard VI
Hart Ernest b Kent, Julia Martin. Harry NJ
SnaIer, Louis h. Snow. Dean OF WOman's College
Proyidence R. l.; Sarah W, stockard and Kate
X thompson Tileston Scholarship. Ada NJ skin
ner Shackelford Scholarship. Sophie YudeIson
Pierrepont Scholarship, Anne T. Bridgman. Pond
SchoIarShip. Anne B. MacLear. Low Scholarship
lane lane W Brush. Alice B. Coles Katherine E
Hancke and Mary c. West. Charlotte Louisa VIII
Jams Scholarship, Ruth A. Ayers and Helen
Turner Earl Scholarship, William H Moves
Valentine ~
New-York tribune., 1900-05-23
TENEMENT HOUSE WORK DITIDFD
THE COMMISSION NAMES FIVE COMMITTEES
WITH SPECIFIC DUTIES

Ihe Tenement House Commission which bs.
oeeh meeting regularly once a week lately has
decided upon the following division OF the Com
missions work:
ATSt-A committee on tenement house cors4-rc
tiOI1 Wulcn shau consider all questions OF ssnsra
Llol, protection against fire provide Hghr and ar
DS'IlS ana closets determine percenraga ~ Ior -
De occupied etc The following viii De on rhiS
committee l. y Phelps Stokes Chairman. Nassrs
Atnlra4l Bonner, Eldlitz Fowler and TIerney
Second-AOral and social relations OF tenerrerr
mouse NE which will consider parks. playzroInis
schoCl Fairgrounds and matters relating 10 rhe
moral, physical and social welfare OF tenants
Ihs committee viii consist OF p Norton Goddard
chairman and Messrs- Almiran Fowler and
Thtrd-Committee tenement house labor
which snail consider effect OF such labor on rsne-
ment mouse lie. giving attention 20 garment
cigar, artlHclal flowers and feather making This
committee consists of James 3 REYNOLDS chair
man and Messrs- Goddard, OBrfen AID Stokes
Fourtn-Ihe tenement house problem IN Rrfsalo
W.. M+IIcn sa1 consider al questions relating the
GGlty or BunaIo. TO consist OF Messrs- Douglas and
Lansing, OF that city
rIth-An executive committee 20 direct the work
or the Commission and carry its general work
70 consist Of Robert W De Forest Chairman PauI
D. Cravath, and Messrs- Bonner Reynolds Ter
ney and White.
The Commission viii from time 20 time make
such trips and special investigation OF the different
phases OF the tenement house problem as may be
necessary. -