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The times., 1901-06-05
GUESTS OF MR.. CHoATE.
The New York Chamber of Commerce
Delegation HonOred.

LONDON, June 4.-The visit of the dele
gates of the New York Chamber of Com
merce is assuming the significance and
Importance Of an international event The
members of the delegation are almost
overwhelmed by invitations. many of
which it is physically impossible for them
to accept. and everywhere they are enter
tained with the utmost hospitality
The first of the principal functions Of
the week in their honor was the reception
given tonight by Mr.. Choate. the Ameri-
can Ambassador. and inasmuch as the
Court mourning forbids official gayeties it
viii probably rank as the chief social
event OF the season.
The ambassSdorial residence in Carlton
House Terrace was thronged until mid
night. About so guests were present. in
Guiding Lord Lansdowne. the Foreign
Minister; Lord Alverstone (Sir Richard
Websterl, the members Of the DIPLOMATIC
Corps. J. Pierpont Morgan, Andrew Car
negie' Cornelius j. Bliss. and Morris X
JeSup.
The times., 1901-06-05
NO PHOSPHATE COMBINATION.
Failure to Consolidate the Proper
ties in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 4.-Options
taken a few weeks ago on the Mount
Pleasant phosphate fields in this State by
Philadelphia capitalists have expired with
out any sale being effected, and the par
ties have written that they are unable at
present TO effect a consolidation. The op-
ti0ns are still. by mutual consent, to be
effective. If it becomes possible within the
next thirty days to effect the combina-
tions.
The movement of phosphate rock from
the Mount Pleasant field now average
between forty and fifty cars day This
is larger than the output of last summer.
Mining is becoming more active. and COM
panies are still wanting laborers. Foreign
enquiries for Tennessee rock are numer-
Gus, and the indications are that the ex-
port business viii receive an impetus soon.
The times., 1901-06-05
RESTRICTING THE SUFFRAGE.
Ex-Governor Gates Plan Up in the
Alabama Convention.

MONTGOMERY. Ala. June 4-Ex-Gov-
ernor Oates introduced his Iong-expected
suffrage plan in the Constitutional Con-
vention today. He disqualifies vagrauts.
paupers, gamblers those guilty of cleo
ton frauds, and all delinquent taxpayers.
Everything else is left to the board Of reg
listers in each county.
Every voter must apply to the board
to register. The board puts the applicant
under oath and examines him. subject to
the disqualifcations above. The board
win exercise it's own judgment as to
whom it admits or rejects.
The boards are to be appointed by the
Governor and the presumption Is they
would declare the great mass OF negroes
ineligible on general qualifications An
appeal would lie from the registration
boards to the courts. The plan is very
short and is a radical adaptation of the
Mississippi plan to eliminate the negro
voters through the vastly increased pow
er of the registration boards.
The times., 1901-06-05
FILIPINos TO BE SENT BACK.
Unhealthy Islanders Cannot Go to
the Pan-AmerIcan Fair.

+ The Secretary of the Treasury has or
dered the deportation from San Francisco
of seventeen native Filipinos who We're
detained there several days ago for med
zeal examination at the quarantine sta
ton. They belonged to the party of Fill
pnOs bound for Buffalo TO form n part of
the exhibit of the Philippine Islands at
the Pan-AmeriCan Exposition. 1t was
found that seventeen of the twenty-five
or thirty persons forming the party were
suffering from various diseases. The rest
of the party will be allowed to enter pro-
disease at the end of the quarantine pc
riOd
The times., 1901-06-05
THE KOREAN MINISTER'S CALL.
Greetings Exchanged Between the
President and the New Envoy.

Chyo Min Hui the Korean Minister re
Gently az ointed to succeed Chin Pom Yo,
called at the White House yesterday in
company with Secretary Hay and was
formally presented to the President The
Minister was also accompanied by two
members of the Korean Legation al
wearing the official court dress of their
rank. The reception occurred in the Blue
Parl0r and mutual exchange of greet
ings took place
Upon being introduced by Secretary
Hay, Mr.. Chyo said:
Il have been especially favored by nv
august sovereign, the Emperor Tai
Han. with the commission Of Envoy Ex-
traordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
to the United States.
Mr.. President, in presenting my Gre
dcntals. / find 1t my agreeable duty to
convey to you in terms OF warmest friend
ship the personal qualification of his
Majesty in the close connections that
have so long continued between our couu-
tries and people.
1T will be my earnest desire. Mr. Presi-
dent as well as my official duty to main
tain and strengthen the cordial relations
now existing between the two countries
II pray you will enjoy unlimited happi-
The President replied as follows:
MIR. Minister: 1t gives me pleasure to
receive from your hands the letter by
which his Majesty the Emperor OF Korea
accredits you as his Envoy Extraordinary
ana Minister Pleuipotentiary To the Gov
trnmcnt of the United States.
The assurance which you give me of
The warm friendship of his Majesty for
the United States is very gratifying to
me and / shall at all times be happy
TO give you my hearty cooperate in
maintaining and strengthening the good
relations which have so long subsisted
between the two Governments.
Il thank You for your personal godl
wishes and hope that your sojourn i'm this
CAPITAL will be pleasant and agreeable
Il shall take occasion to acknowledge
directly. through the Legation of the
United States at Seoul. his Maiestys let
ter recalling your predecessor. Mr. Chin
Pom Yo.'
The times., 1901-06-05

Attorney General Montague addressed
a large crowd in Old Market Hall here
tonight He was introduced b. George
Bryan. Tomorrow night Mr. Montague
will speak in Swa ansboro. and on Thurs
day he viii go to New Kent County.
Where he VIII address a large club COM
posed OF farmers Mr. Swanson will
speak at COncOrdia Hail tomorrow night
tie has received several invitations to
speak throughout the State
All the suberuatoridI candidates are
mere tonight and viii probably remain
until after the election Thursday
Mr. swanson was at his headggIarters
at Murphy 5, today, and was likewise in
good trIIE- he was happy over the re-
suits in Franklin and PULASKI aad claim
ed that there was no doubt about the
delegates in the former county being for
him.
Lieutenant Governor Echols IS here and
VIII remain until Friday. He conferred
with some of his leaders at the Library
TINS morning and is pushing his Rich
mond light with great vigor.
Col 3 c. James is the recognized
leader OF the Marshall forces in this city
He is putting up good fight and is
claiming some Of the Richmond delegates
for his man.
The Democratic committee at Hampton
has changed its plan and will select dele
gates 10 the Norfolk convention at ward
meetings and not by primaries as desired
by the supporters of Mr. Montague. This
It is contended. is a distinct outright de-
ie1t OF Mr. Montague. and Will have the
effect Of placing Warwick COuEty. New
port News, and Hampton in the Swanson
column.
Gloucester County, which was to have
elected delegates yesterday, decided TO
postpone the election until June IS. The
county viii instruct for Mr. Montague IL
any Instructions on the gOvernorship are
given.
The times., 1901-06-05
ChIef Jnstice FuIier.
lFrom the PhiladeInbia Recordl

IT ON IIIV T IIIIVIVIIIIII4 INVV'7T'IJ
Chief Justice Fuller has been favoably men
toned as a suitable Democratic nominee for
tine Presidency He would have had = stronger
claim upon the admiration OF his party il
with the weight of authority and arguments in
his favor he had been able 20 carry a majority
Of the Justices of the Supreme Court with him
on the decision OF the insuar cases. But even
then the place he holds would have been the
place for him to STAY in The supreme Court
IS not a proper Matching place tor Presidents.
The times., 1901-06-05
WHEAT RUST IN EUROPE.
The Yield May BE Smaller Than Last
Yeur-S

BUDAPEST, June 4-An official report
on the crops of Europe says that since
the last bulletin was issued there has
been unfavorable weather. with the re-
suit that rust has begun to spread rap
idly on the lower blades of wheat
There is every reason to believe that
unless the weather becomes more favor
able the years yield will be considerably
less than that of last year.
The times., 1901-06-05
RrHanerilN.
! fhe PhiIadcluhin Tfmes.

(From the Philadelphia Times
Indeed this country just Is the poorest
place in the whole world for the croaker. II
he cannot get satisfaction in the East he might
go West. Out there, SO told, the
farmers are lassoing every idle man that comes
along in the hope OF paving him top-notch wages
aud getting help for his crops.
The times., 1901-06-05
The Best Rule to Follow.
(From the Sioux City Tribune.) }

The people OF the United States are used to
treating an people we'll They know the golden
rule aud appreciate the deep philosophy under it.
They have lived under il and not going 70
depart knowingly from il. There is no better rule
for the Filipino.
The times., 1901-06-05

It is announced that if Mrs. McEinley's
health at the time will permit him TO do
so, the President win visit the Pan
American Exhibition at Buffalo on the
lhirteenth OF the present month. 1t is to
he hoped that nothing may happen to
prevent his doing 50. 1t would do his
American soul good to see how the Buf-
falos have harnessed Niagara and are
using its power, which had gone to waste
for hundreds of centuries, to run their
show. Besides which Mr.. Mckinley il
extremely popular up that way. His
charms are so different from those Of the
latest President produced by the town
itself
The times., 1901-06-05

We boasted too soon yesterday of the
luck of the cup defender Constitution.
ike her British rival she has been
squalled and dismasted. Boats which
carry such enormous spreads Of sail as
these racing machines necessarily are
liable to such accidents. But the fact re
mains that the Constitution, before her
accident had developed wonderful sailing
qualities in all weathers and waters We
do not think the same could yet be said
for Shamrock H.
The times., 1901-06-05
No Hope for IA Change.

lFTOm tNe JOT UsIOWn IoTW0NTaLJ
Whatever the President may think the trust
have too great hold upon the machinery whica
governs the Republican party 10 permit ans
change in the law which has been dec aGed By
competent authority to be their mother
The times., 1901-06-05
The Campaign of Education.
lFrnm the - York Evening snn.l

tFr0m The NeW lOTA tVenlng SUM
\ short time ago We We're hurrying troops to
the Philippines. Now preparing to send
tlither 500 school teachers. That is decidedly
enconEaging development
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
THE SUMMER VACATION.
Important for Those Leaving the
City.

Let the Morning News follow you in
your vacation, so you may keep posted
on the events at home. The address
can be changed as often as the SUBJ
scriber desires. Please give old as
well as new addresses when changing
paper. The cost is only IS cents a
week, 20 cents month for the daily
and Sunday issues. Subscriptions can
be left at the Business Office, first
floor, Morning News building.
The Morning News may be obtained
at the following news stands:
Asheville, N. Baskerville Printing
Co.; Battery Park Hotel.
Chicago, Il.-Palmer House, and the
Auditorium.
New York City-Brentano's. Union
Square; Astor House. and Hotel EN-
pire.
Buffalo, N. Y.--R. F. Sherman & Co.,
5SS Main street; F.. ]. Pickman, man.
ager, POP Main street.
Washington, D. C.-Ebbitt House,
Wizards Hotel, and Metropolitan Ho-
tel.
And at all news stands In Georgia
and Florida.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
ALMOST A TRAGEDY.
Sensational Scene at Fire Head
quarters just Made known.

JUST mH0e hnOWn.
| A tragedy was narrowly averted al
fire headquarters on Indian street
Monday night, according to charges
preferred against Fireman d. p
Walker by Superintendent Mcguire
The fire chief charges that Walker
drew knife on him. and said that
he would have killed the fireman If he
could have reached his pistol. The
filing of the charges came in the ma
ture of sensation, and were brought
yesterday by the fire chief as last re-
sort.
Walker had been suspended for an
| alleged dishonest transaction with
some picnic tickets of the Order of
American Firemen. An account of his
suspension, pending the filing OF
charges by his superior, was given in
the Morning News at the time. Walk
er demanded an investigation imme-
diately. and the case was set for a
hearing by Acting Mayor Dixon for
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Supt. Mcguire went to the Exchange
shortly after l o'clock, and stated that
he would not be ready to go into the
case. He made no charges, and he was
waiting to secure certain witnesses
against the fireman. Mayor Dixon
thought that time enough had elapsed,
and insisted that the matter be dis
posed of during che afternoon. The SUI
perintendent stated that under the cir
cumstances he would prefer no charges,
and few minutes later announced
that he would put Walker back to
work, until he had finished securing the
evidence he desired.
Something caused the fire chief to
change his mind, and at o'clock he
filed charges of INSTRUMENTATION against
Walker. He stated that Walker had
drawn knife upon him, and threat
ened to kill him at fire headquarters.
The subordinate had also cursed him
and announced a determination to cut
his heart out. The case was called dur
ing the afternoon by the Acting Mayor
and the fire chief repeated his charges.
Walker denied that he was the ag-
gressor, and claimed that the super
intendent had used the profanity, and
had drawn the first weapon. Walker
told the Mayor that he took his knife
from his pocket, only after Superin-
tendent Mcguire had cursed him, and
drawn his revolver. The fireman de-
MED that he had done anything crook
ed in regard to the picnic tickets, and
says that he made the proper returns
for the 300 which he had, and that his
account was checked by Treasurer
Nell.
The hearing was in the Long Room
at the City Exchange and was, as US
ual. behind closed doors. Some half
dozen or more firemen appeared as wit
nesses, and told of the trouble at head
quarters, which came near resulting
so seriously. The matter was gone into
fuIIv and other witnesses will be eX-
amined to-day. Superintendent Ma
guire stated before the hearing that
later, when he has secured certain
witnesses, and accumulated the proper
evidence. other action will be taken
against Walker.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
MANS STORY UNDENIED.
Hugh elicit Made Statement That
Was Not Refuted by Girl.

The charge of an attempted criminal
assault upon 15-year-old girl by Hugh
A. Cleft. a soda water clerk, was dis
missed by Recorder Myrick in Police
Court yesterday and the prisoner was
discharged from custody. Neither the
girl nor her father appeared in court,
and Cleft was dismissed after he had
made a statement.
The young man declared that he had
committed no crime, and that the
girl had accompanied him to the Pal
metto House Monday night willingly
enough. In fact she requested him to
take her to some place other than her
home
1t had been known that the prosecu-
ton would be dropped, and the turn
that the case took was expected. Gil
EFT had all along contended that he
was guilty of no crime. and his story
was generally believed by those who
had heard both sides of the case. The
young man does not enjoy the notoriety
that he has attained by his arrest on
so serious a charge. and will probably
leave the city within few days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
LOOKING FOR A CEMETERY.
Mayor ana Aldermen VIII Visit
Tracts on Ogeechee Road.

Acting Mayor Dixon ard the Board
of Aldermen will visit the Guerrard
tract, on the Ogeechee road. this after
noon, and consider the advisability of
purchasing it as a new cemetery site.
The city officials will leave the De Soto
at o'clock, and it was intended that
the trip should be made without the
sounding of trumpets.
Alderman Dixon said that there are
several tracts on the Ogeechee road
that are being considered as a suitable
location for a new cemetery, and that
they will all be visited. The Fawcett
land and that of the Fremont Land
Company was offered the city, and this
property will also be inspected. Coun-
ell is in no great hurry to make the
purchase, and the aldermen say that
they are only looking over the ground.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
REMODELED SORREL BUILDING.
Western Union officials Here to See
About COmpany's New Quarters.

The last of the tenants in the upper
part of the Sorrel building moved out
yesterday, this act on their part being
made necessary because of the work of
tearing out the interior of the building
preparatory to the remodeling, which
is now going on. Messrs. Mackall &
Anderson, the last tenants to leave,
have secured temporary quarters in the
Merchants National Bank building.
The remodehng will go forward rap
idly and will be completed, it is ex
pected, by Oct. l. 1t has been definite
ly decided that the Western Union Tel
egraph, Company will occupy the Bull
and Bay streets corner of the building,
well. Mr.. j. A. Bremen, superintendent
of this division of the telegraph COM
pany, and Mr.. John Brown, electrician,
both of Augusta, reached Savannah
last night, and to-day will decide on
the arrangement of the company's new
quarters. These will be much more
roomy than the old quarters, and win
he handsomely fitted up, though the de-
tails have not yet been decided on.
Among other changes that will be
made will be the substitution of 700
cells, storage batteries, for the 5000
gravity cups now in use. Even after
the remodelers have finished their
work it will be several weeks, said Mr..
L. ]. Maxwell last night, before the
company's wires and instruments can
be put in and fixed for use.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02

Mr. Baker said yesterday that to in
crease the amount Of the aggregate tax
returns had been with him, since his
induction into office, only an incidental
object.
II have endeavored to do justice be-
tween the taxpayers and the state and
county" he said, land where property
has been assessed at what have con-
sidered too high valuation, have
permitted the owners to make smaller
returns. In some cases, 1 have, of
course, required larger returns. This
fact, together with the fact that large
parts of Walton and Roberts wards
have been returned by the Union Sta
ton Company directly to the controller
general, accounts for there being no
larger Increase in the amount of the
digest over that of last year. Under
all the circumstances / feel have
reason to be satisfied with the result
The increase of over a third of a mil
lion of dollars Is at any rate respecta-
ble.''
One queer feature of the digest is the
showing it makes of the holdings of
colored citizens of the county, which
have decreased $108.371 from those of
last year, while in the same time the
holdings of white citizens have increas-
ed S459, 600.Th usual decrease is notice.
able in the value Of the returns of bicy-
cles, indicating that with each year the
use of wheels is growing less. While
the wheel is probably used for business
purposes as much or more than Il has
ever been, its use as an aid to pleas
ure and as a means of amusement
grows less and less with every year.
The tax returns show IL.
The number of polls returned Is
larger than is usual in an off year in
politics, when there is to be no reg
ular election. This is accounted for
by the prospect of the special election
for ordinary. One thing to be noticed
is the large increase in the number
of colored polls over that of last year,
24S, while the white polls have decreas-
ed 555. 1t shows the active part the
colored brother expects to play in the
election that is to determine who shall
be ordinary, though-Mr. Baker said
that there had been a considerable fall
ing off In the number of negroes regis
tered since IL has begun TO seem prob
able that the election would be deter
mined by Democratic primary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
WORK ON UNION DEPOT.
Nearly 300 Men Employed on Site
and Its Approaches.

Work on the new union depot. as
we'll as the approaches. Is going for
ward rapidly. OF the building the foun-
dations have been laid, the first layer
of flooring completed and yesterday
work was begun on the walls of the
first story.
The approaches also are rapidly be-
ing graded. Two steam shovels are at
work on them, one working from the
depot site outward, and the other APP
preaching from the opposite direction.
They are now within 1000 yards of
each other, and will have completed the
work, it is thought, within the next
thirty days. AS soon as this is finished
the track laying will begin.
Between 20 and IS. men are at work
on the depot, and from 100 to $50 on the
approaches. The outlook is that the en-
tire contract will be completed by the
time specified.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
CHAIRMAN .DAFFIN REFUSED.
Would Not Cut Down Weeds I'm Park
Extension.

Chairman p. u. Daffin of the Park
and Tree Commission has announced
to Acting Mayor Dixon that his juris-
diction does not extend to the Park
Extension. or parade ground, and will
not cut the rank vegetation that has
grown there during the last few weeks.
The fact that the weeds need attention
was reported to Mr.. Dixon by Chair
man Watson of the Street and Lane
Department.
The acting Mayor Immediately ad-
dressed n letter to Chairman Daffin
calling his attention to the complaint,
and instructing that the matter be at
tended to at once. Then II was that
Mr.. Daffin came back at the Mayor on
the jurisdiction proposition. Chairman
Watson of the Street and Lane De-
partment will have the Objectionable
vegetation cut down at once.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
Plant system Mileage Books.

Travellers, before taking a trip, 1t
would be well to call on the Plant Sys-
tenn ticket agents for information as
to the use of 1,0OO-mile books. These
books are good from Tampa to Wash
ington, also to Montgomery. and will
be accepted for passage on all points
reached by the Atlantic Coast Line.
The Plant System reaches all import
ant points in the state of Florida.
Books sold at $500. Call on ticket
agents at De Soto Hotel or Plant Sys-
tenn Depot.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
ONE THOUSAND
Gotham Mufnn Pans to he Given
Away Friday and Saturday.

Just received. 1000 national steel
enameled ware muffin pans. to be Civ
en- away free to all purchasers OF any
of the following articles:
one pound Thea-Nectar Tea ..... soc
One pound Japo Tea ...............75c
one pound Baking Powder .........4 5c
one pound best Pepper .......... SOC
one pound best Mustard ..... soc
Two bottles Extract, any kind . SOC
one dollars worth OF Coffee, any kind.
75c worth of Tea and Coffee.
These pans are just the thing for
your gas stove. Don't fail to get one.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company. lO6 Broughton street, west.
Telephone clad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
All skin Diseases Cured

BY wonderful ointment called Tetterine.
1T is the only thing that gives me relief
writes Mrs. NJ. r. Latimer Biloxi. Miss
She had an itchy breaking out on her
skin. II cures letter. sak rheum. and all
other skin troubles. Zoe box at your
druggists, or send the amount ia stamps
to J. 7. shuplrine, Savannah, Ga-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-02
Summer Rates.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway is
Offering very attractive round-trir
rates from all points to Old Point Com
fort, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth
Washington. Baltimore and New York
If you contemplate trip to any point
this summer it will be to your advan-
tage to call at the Seaboard Air Line
Railway ticket office, corner Bull and
Bryan streets, phone No. rs, for full
information.-ad.