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Evening star., 1901-05-31
Result of Labor.

your observation becomes more acute and
your memory more retentive, two most
valuable qualities in art
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
Waycross Notes.

Waycross, Ga, Feb. 26.--The Board OF
Health to-day ordered the colored school
aught by Prof. Floyd Snelson, to dis
band for the present. This action was
thought necessary as a cas- of scarlet
fever was discovered In negro house in
Reldsvilie.
DR.. j. @. Reppard was asked how many
cases of scarlet fever there are in Way
cross. He replied that there were on.y
six. and all were doing we'll He was
asked how long the board would insist
upon no public meetings being he'd. Just
as long as there Is danger, II 1t 10 six
months" he replied. He tanks, however.
that short time win suffice. One or two
new cases we're reported to-day.
The heating apparatus for which the
Plant System Hospital was closed for q
while has been completed, and Is working
nicely. The building Is now heated by
the most up-to-date method known, and
the temperature is even and regular.
Postmaster w. A. McNeill is arranging
for a party to attend the inaugural cere-
monies at Washington. Several Way
crossites will probably go.
Nathan l. King of Berrlen county was
before United States Commissioners John
T. Myers this morning charg d with
Illicit whisky setting. He was bound over
in the sum of 500 and in default of same
he was taken to the Chatham county Jail
by United States Marshal ]. 2. Cason.
He runs a l5-gallon still
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
FILIPINO POLITICS
NATIVES TAKE 1T LIKE GOOD
AMERICANS.
BULUCAN NOW ORGANIZED.
WAS ONLY RECENTLY CONTROLLED
by INSURGENTS.

Natives show Great Interest In the
Organization of the Government.
Contest Already ON between Blu
lucRn ana MaIotos for the Capital.
Natives Discuss Their own Affairs
nteliigcntlS--Gamb the Curse
of the PrOvIncc--Friars' Lands TO
Be Taxed.
Guiguinto, Bulucan Province, p. l., Feb.
26.-The United States Philippine Commis-
sion has arrived here from Manila and
has organized a provisional government
for this province, which until recently was
controlled by insurgents. The insurgent,
Col. Morels is still operating with his
band of 800 mon IN portion of the prov
ince. Nevertheless. sentiments of peace
and satisfaction with American sover-
eignty appear to be as prevalent here as
in the provinces in which governments
have previously been organized.
The party arrived here IN army wagons
military headquarters. AS many natives
as could be crowded into the hall were
present. The presidente of the town well
coined the commissioners. declaring that
the people of tho province which had been
watered with the blood of Americans and
alton of the marks of war; and for the
establishment of peaceful government
guaranteeing personal liberty.
Judge Taft responded. He snid ho re-
toiced that the people OF the province Of
Buiacan NO longer misunderstood the OBJ
solely, were TO secure for the people the
blessings of civil liberty and to develop
their safeguarding capacity.
There was a big meeting this afternoon
at the chapel The discussion developed
into contest between Bulucan and Ma
lolos over the location of the capital.
Bulucan has always been the capital, but
Malolos Is more central. The advocates
argued in Tagalog style, in contrast to
the mode moderate manner of expression
OF the people of the northerly provinces.
Some of the Malolos delegates were re-
Gently insurgent officers The commits
sioners deferred deciding whether to take
a vote of the delegations on the capital
question.
All the towns were represented, except
ing Santa Isabel, which is the insurgent
center. The arguments on the tax and
salary questions pdicated that Bulucan is
fertile and that the live stock has been
decimated. Labor is scarce on account
of the insurrecdon, and gambling was as
serted to be the curse of the province.
Judge Taft stated that the en-
forcement of the Spanish anti-gambling
laws depends largely on the people. lie
assured the delegates that the vast
tracts in Bulucan belonging to the friars
would not escape taxation.
All the business of the establishment
of the government will be completed to-
morrow.
banquet and dance were given to-
night.
The next province to be organized is
Bataan, which will complete the organ
ization Of governments in Gen. Grants
district.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
Mr.. VANDERBILT RESIGNS.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
to study Finance aud Industry
of Europe.

OH 1dTOpCs
Washington. Feb. 2S-The resignation
of Hon. Frank A. VANDERBILT assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, was announc-
ed to-day at the department, to take eff
feet upon the qualification of his sue
cessor, not later than March s.
Il is Mr.. Vanderlip's intention to sail
for Europe soon, to study financial aud
industrial affairs in England and on the
continent, 1t is understood that upon his
return he will become identified with a
large Western corporation
Mr.. Vanderlip came to Washington
with Secretary Gage as his private Sec
rotary. He demonstrated executive abil-
ity Of a high order which won an assist
ant secretary's commission.
Mr.. Vanderbilt was conspicuously sue
cessful in the management of the details
OF the war loan of 1893 and of the recent
refunding operations under the new
financial law. His resignation occasions
deep regret in the Treasury Department.
1t Is understood that Milton Z. Allies of
Ohio will succeed MIR. Vanderlip. He is
"a years of age and a native of Sydney.
Q. He entered the government service
fourteen years ago as an assistant mes
senger in the informal revenue bureau of
the Treasury Department, and has since
passed through all OF the grades of the
civil service. He studied law and was
admitted to the bar in 1891 was made q
law clerk in the miscellaneous division
In that year. After successive promotions
he was appointed private secretary to the
secretary. His name probably will be
sent to the Senate tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
EDUCATORS IN SESSION.
Manual Training the subject for
Special DlscusslOn-GIenn of
Georgia LIS On Hand.

Chicago, Feb 26.-Promnent educators
from all parts of the United States are
here attending the annual convention OF
college and school superintendent OF the
National Educational Association, which
opened to-day Among the prominent ed
ucators hero are DR.. Edward II. Shaw of
New York University and Principal Au-
gustus s. Downing of the training school
for teachers, New York
Among the state superintendents arc
George r. Glenn OF Georgia.
There Will be a contest between AZ
lanta and New Orleans for the next meet
ing of the department The place win not
be decided on until Thursday. At each
annual meeting of the department some
one subject is usually emphasized and
this year It will be Manual Training
The convention this morning was open
ed with an address by Superintendent
Coley on Gospel of Work" lie was fol-
lowed by Howard J. Rogers. director Of
education. Paris exposition. In an adj
dress entitled Education at the Paris
Exposition"
At the conclusion Of this address there
followed a discussion of simplihed spell
ing led by e. o. Vale.
At the afternoon session the following
addresses were delivered:
1.-THE Past and Future Work of the De-
partment OF Superintendence.' Supt. J.
NJ. Greenwood, Kansas City.
Historical Sketches of the Depart
ment" DR. Il. Il. White. Columbus. o.
Medical Inspection of school," Dr. w.
S. Christopher, Chicago.
This evening President Arthur T. Had
ley of Yale spoke on the use and con-
troll of examinations.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
Florida Soap Works,
Jacksonville

to know whether Congress is to have
censorship such as exists In the Philip
pines"
The Speaker explained the government
printing office representative had called
his attention TO the fact that tho written
speech of Mr.. LEM was in violation OF
the House rules.
Mr.. Richardson of Tennessee, the mi
nority leader, submitted the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the Speaker of the
House has no right to withhold from the
Record tho speech of any member made
under general leave TO print"
Mr.. Cannon made the point of order
that the resolution, dealing with a gem
eral subject, did not bear directly upon
the question, and therefore, was not in
order.
The Speaker held it to be In order The
Speaker added that he had no intention
of keeping Mr.. Lentz's speech out of the
Record, but had asked to have il held
until he could look into the representa-
tons that had been made to him.
The House voted-llS- 130--not to consider
the resolution. AS soon as the result
was announced, Mr. Richardson, at a
matter of privilege. affecting the integ-
rity of the House, offered the following
resolution:
w lleTedS, me speech OF MT. Lena OF
Ohio on the general deficiency BILL made
in the House on Wednesday last, has
been withheld from publication In the
Congressional Record, after the same
was delivered to the Public Printer for
publication by Mr.. Lentz; and,
w hereas said speech has been turned
over to the Speaker of the House, who
it is alleged has delivered same to a
member of the House for some purpose to
the House unknown
Resolved, That such action is con-
demned by the House, and it is hereby
ordered that said speech be delivered
forthwith to the Public Printer for pub
LEGATION in the Record
scene of the widest disorder fol-
lowed. Party feel ng by this time was at
fever pitch. A dozen members were on
their feet clamoring for recc gnition. The
Speaker again ruled that the resolution
was in order Twice Mr.. Lacy of Iowa
raised the question of consideration. Mem
beers on each side were shouting at each
other across the political aisle. The
Speaker pounded vaiDly for order.
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio and Mr.. Wheeler
of Kentucky were engaged in wordy
duel. Finally the House refused to con-
slider the resolution. lis to 127. Then by
another strict party vote, lis to l01, the
House at sos p. M, adjourned.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
THE McGoUGH MURDER TRIAL.
Defense May Advance Theory That
Another Man Shot Osborne.

Columbus. Ga. Feb. 9s--Good progress
was made to-day in tho trial of John Nc
Cough. the young man from Chenille,
Ala, who is charged with the murder of
policeman Osborne. There is a long ar
ray Of witnesses on both sides. and the
lawyers are sitting the evidence thor
oughly.
Questions put to witnesses by attorneys
for the defense seem to Indicate that they
will advance the theory that another man
shot the policeman and turned suspicion
on McGough to save hims II. No direct
evidence on this point has cropped out.
but II is predicted by some who heard the
cross-examinations to-day that the de-
Tense will spring a sensation Tomorrow
when their witnesses are put on the stand.
The court room was crowded and the
most intense interest Is felt In the trial.
McGough is cheerful and apparently in
high spirits.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
AN INsOLENT NEGRO.
one at Waycross That Needs Deal
ing With.

Waycross, Ca, Feb. 26.--Thc following
story has Just come to light. the parties
saying but little about 1t, In the hope Of
catching the negro.
1t happened three or four nights ago,
Rev. Z. NJ. skipper Of the Wesleyan
Church was at that church and his wife
was attending another church In the city.
No one was at nome, except his daugh-
ter. Miss Abbie, and her sister. from PHI
adephia, who is in very feeble health.
They heard a knock at the door, and
Miss Abbie answered finding bury,
black negro standing there. He asked II
there was any way to get into
the store. and II her father was at
the house. She told him yes" and start
ed to shut the door whes the brute burs,
In and caught her by the arm. She was
frightened almost TO death. but Jerking
away from him she called to Mr.. Cannon
who occupies "A room upstairs. asking him
TO come there quick. The insolent negro
would not leave until he heard Mr.. Can
non coming down the stairs. Then he
ran out into the darkness
In a few moments crowd gathered
and every effort was made to catch him
but without success. Way ross has en-
tirely too many loafing negroes hanging
around.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
WILL CAPTURE WILLIFORD.
sheriff Carter and Posse in Pursuit
and Determined to Get Him
Dead or Alive.

Offerman, Ga. Feb. 2b-Sheriff J. Riley
Carter, with a posse of twenty-five de-
termined men, is securing the woods for
S. w. Williford. the man who willfully
killed Kimbrell near Mershon in this
county. Sunday evening.
Williford has taken to the woods, car
rying with him gun, pistol aud a box OF
cartridges, and declares he will not be
taken alive. The posse is also determined
and declares they will take him dead or
alive, and as Williford is a desperate,
trouble is expected.
kimbrell is still alive, but cannot live
much longer. He was weak, sickly and
almost an invalid.
The posse would have captured Will
ford this evening, but two of Kimbrel S
brothers helped him to escape, as they
were afraid of him. Sheriff Carter saws
ne feels sure they will catch him to-
night, and Immediately lodge him in Jail
at Blackshear.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
THE INAUGURAL PARADE.
ten. Brooke to Command the MILF
tary and ID. II. Warner the Civic
Division.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Gen. Francis V.
Green, grand marshal of the inaugural
parade, to-day issued his orders for that
event. Maj. Gen. John r. Brooke will
command the military grand division and
Mr.. B. ii. Warner Of this city, the civic
grand division.
The military division will include regu-
ilr soldiers and parts of the national
guard from Pennsylvania, Delaware, New
Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachu-
sets, Maryland, New York. North Caro-
una tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama.
Malne' Michigan, Texas. Iowa, West Vir-
gina Nebraska, Wyoming and District
OF Columbia. The Grand Army and other
veteran associations will also be in this
DIVISION under command of Gen. Sickles.
Inc Presidents escort to the Capotil,
besides the grand marshal and his staff,
WIZ Include the cadets from West Point
and Annapolis, Troop of Ohio and SOL
uers from The regular army and the Dis
ulet OF Columbia National Guard Re-
turning from the Capitol the grand mar
shaI and staff and Troop A of Ohio will
form the Presidents personal escort
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
GOT HER COFFEE
And 1t Pulled Her Out.

Doctor after doctor said should not
drink strong coffee. 1t struck me as Pc
culiar that this advice should be so uni
versal.
/ have been a school teacher. and "A
few years ago began to feel l was pretty
we'll worn out and nervous, found that /
was depending more and more upon my
coffee to carry me through my day S
work. Many times, when teaching in a
boarding school, / have asked the matron
for a cup of coffee strong" because /
felt l could not get through the recita-
ton without it.
OF course, l was living on borrowed
strength, and two years ago the physi-
cal crash came. Nervous prostration and
neurasthenia. For weeks / could not even
walk or stand alone. The physician said
it would be two or three years before /
could recover so as to be able to do any
thing. My appetite was gone. / could not
sleep, and / was in a desperate condl-
ton, nervous and otherwise.
| was wanting coffee very badly, but
it was kept from me. One morning about
three weeks after the breakdown, the
nurse brought me a cup of coffee. of de-
llcious flavor. May have it?' exclaim-
ed Yes, the doctor soys II will not hurt
did not try, but just drank the coffee.
and had 1t every morning after that.
My appetite began to return with the
first cup, and l had been enjoying 1t for
a month or more when sister said, Does
your coffee taste as good as II did be-
fore YOU we're sick?' oh. yes said 1T
never tasted better is IL strong enough
to suit your / said. 1T could not be i'm
proved DO you know she said, You
are not drinking Mocha or java, but Pos
tum Food Coffee? and so II was, every
grain Of It.
| had often scoffed at Postum Food
Coffee before knew Of its value, ana
it's delicious flavor.
1t has been a saviour to me. Instead OF
waiting two or three years TO recover
strength, am now in good working con-
ditlon six months after the breakdown,
and feel better than have IN ten years
past" s. w. H., Everett. Wash.
Full name given by Postum Cereal Co.,
Ltd, Battle Creek, Mich.
There is a reason for such rapid recov-
cry Postum Food Coffee contains the
natural phosphate OF potash aud albu-
men from the grains OF the ne d, which
nature has sent for the use OF humanity
IN the body These materials combine TO
the human system and go 10 make up
the gray matter that fills the nerve cells
IN the brain and all through the sifuc'
turc. we must furnish proper materials
II we would build tho proper body.
You cen get. those materials IN q de-
liciouf form in' Postum Food conee.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
GERMAN WANT HIGH TARIFF.
Farmers and Machinists Demand
That Rates BE Raised.

Berlin, Feb. 26.-At a joint convention
Of the Christian Farmers Alliance, the
Bavarian Farmers League and the Agra
rian League, held in Ratisbon, a resolu-
ton was adopted in favor of uniform
raising OF agricultural duties, bringing
the prices back to the average that OBJ
tanned from 1870 to 1890
convention of German machine build
ers now insession in Berlin, demands a
higher duty upon foreign merchandise,
especially those from the United States
The Berlin press this evening asserts
that the offer of a big iron manufacturer
for contract with the Russian govern
ment involving 1,250000 marks, has been
rejected. although his bid was the lowest
the letter Of rejection informing him that
in accordance with instructions, officially,
no orders would be given Germany at
present.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
WANTS S5O.OOO DAMAGES.
Suspended Town Marshal OF DeLand
Sues Mayor and CounciImcn.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 2e.-William Z,
Finney. ex-marshal Of the city Of De
Land, who was suspended by the Mayor
in December. the action Of the Mayor
being sustained by the City Council by a
vote of three to two, has, through his at
torneys, James e. Alexander Of De Land.
and Frank w. Pope of Jacksonville,
brought suit against Mayor Davis, In
divi0ually for $4,000 and against 8. B.
Wilson, " Gould and l.. l.. Fisher, three
members of the Council who voted to sus-
tain the Mayor. collectively and individ-
ually, for $500. more.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
Got a watch for Five Cents.
From the baltimore News.

Mr.. Levi S. Slade, a conductor on a
Pennsylvania avenue car and one OF the
Oldest employees In the service of the
United Railway Company, is wearing
handsome gold watch and chain which
came into his possession Ia an unusual
manner. One night. sixteen years ago.
when Mr.. Slade was In charge Of horse
car on the city Passenger Railway, a
man boarded the car and said that he had
no money 20 pay his fare, but would de-
posit his watch with Mr.. Slade as sechr-
sy. Mr.. Slade accepted the deposit. but
as his passenger did not put 10 an appear
ance within a reasonable time he turned
the timeDiece over TO the company. FL
forts were made to find the owner but
without success. When the City Passen-
ger Railway Company was merged into
the United Railways Company The watch
and chain passed with the other archives
and assets to the new company. The ON
oials of the latter. believing that the real
owner OF the watch must be beyond the
need Of timepiece returned tho watch
and chain 20 Mr. Slade.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
PLAYERS AND THE LEAGUE.
Zimmmer Spends Seven Hours with
Magnates and seems to Have
Been Won Over.


New York. Feb. a.-For nearly seven
hours to-day the committee appointed by
the National League to hear the demands
of the Players Association had President
Charles thinner of that organiza ton be-
fore the committee in the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. 1t was announced that no def
mite action had been taken and that an-
other conference will be had.
After the conference thinner said he
thought that he could state that nearly
everything asked for would be granted
He said proposition had been submit
ted to him, but he did not care to act
on it until getting the opinion of other
players.
1t was said tonight that the hitch came
about over the proposition of the players
to submit all disagreements TO an arbi-
tration committee. The magnates are
said to oppose it as impracticable.
President thinner tonight signed the
following agreement and sent it to the
magnates, who were in session tonight:
LAS president of the Protective Asso-
citation of Baseball Players and as their
authorized representative, | hereby agree
in return for the concessions granted by
the National League and American Asso-
citation of Professional Baseball Clubs,
this Goth day of February, 1901, that all
National League and Eastern League
players who may sign American League
contracts will be suspended. pending ao-
ton by the Players Protective Associa-
ton as a body"
This agreement means that the players
Will stick to the league in its fight with
Ben johnson, although the American
League agreed to make every concession
asked for by abe players months ago. It
was the only way that the players could
get concessions from the magnates of the
parent league. The Interstate League is
to protest here against the Western
League for alleged ''gra bling" of play
erS from its climbs
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
MAYOR KNIGHT RESIGNS.
From WaycrOss Board of Health.
Now Six Cases of scarlet Fever
In the Town.

wayeross. Ga. Feb. 2s.-Hon. A. NJ.
Knight, mayor, has rendered his resigna-
ton as a member of the Board OF Health
and DIR. Ben II. Williams. alderman from
the Fifth ward. was chosen as his sue
cessor. The board Is elected by the City
Council, and yet In matters pertaining 10
sanitary regulations 1t has far greater
power than the Mayor and Council
Elmer Lott. youngest son of Mr.. John
A. Lott. had an exciting time to-day
about O'Clock. He was driving his ia
theirs horse and buggy down Plant ave-
nue. when the animal became frightened
and ran away. The buggy was turned
over near the Journal office, and the
young man escaped unhurt. The buggy
was badly wrecked
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
MRS. JUSTICE cOBn DEAD.
A Noble and Greatly Beloved Woman
Dies.

Athens. Ca, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Stark
Campbell Cobb, wife of Justice Andrew ].
Cobb, of the Supreme Court OF Georgia,
died this afternoon, at o'clock, after an
Illness of several weeks, at her home, in
this city.
The death of Mrs Cobb has cast a
gloom over the community, where she
was greatly beloved. Previous to her
marriage she was Miss Stark Campbell
daughter Of Col. and Mrs. Jesse Mercer
Campbell Of Griffin, Ga. Her husband
and i've children survive her. three IONS
and two daughters. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
at the First Baptist Church, OF which the
deceased had been member for twenty
years.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
ASSASSINATION IN MARION.
Prominent Farmer Murdered by I'm
known Party Near BrantIy.

TaIbottou, Ga, Feb. 2s.-Mr. Jep
Walker. prominent farmer of Marion
county, was assassinated last night near
Brantley. Ga. lie left Mr.. Robinson's. a
neighbours home at O'Clock. Soon after
he left the house three shots were heard
lie was found this morning at 8 o'clock
about half mile from Mr. Roberson's
residence, lying in a ditch with a wound
in his forehead, one in his breast, one in
his neck, all three shots taking effect. No
trace Of the assassin has been found.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-27
FORREST AVENUE FRANCHISE.
Atlantn's Street Hallway Companies
May Get Together.

Atlanta, Feb. 3s,-The City Council this
afternoon repealed every ordinance that
stood in the way Of passing the Forrest
avenue franchise at once, and put 1t
through without ceremony for period of
forty-eight years. The Mayor had left
his office whe nthe ordinance was passed
but he has said he would sign II, and
will do so tomorrow. A combination of
interests between the rival street rail-
way companies is looked for at an early
date. They are still strong rivals, but
the report is that they are soon to get
together.