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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
REV. MIR. AMENT RELEASED.
French Now Claim He Was Only
Furnished Guard of Honor.

French Now Claim He Was Only
Furnished a Guard of Honor.
Pekin, Feb. THE Rev w. S. Ament,
the missionary who was arrested by
French and German troops on charge of
collecting indemnities from villages where
native Christians had been killed. sent the
following dispatch to Mr.. Conger:
Guards withdrawn, Our people vindi-
Gated. Send officer to ask explanations.
Mr. Conger had already received an off,
cisl notice saying that the German ON
GER who made the arrest denied that either
Mr. Ament or his companions were dis
courteously treated. On the contrary,
according to the officer, they had asked
Mr. AInent to furnish evidence regarding
two Chinese who belonged to the mission,
and the French soldier who went with
them, acted as their guide and guard
of honor instead of jailer.
The French say the Protestant mission
aries have been too fond of taking into
their own hands the collection of indem-
mites in villages where native Chris
tians have been killed and that they will
not tolerate this in their territory They
decline to discuss Mr.. Aments arrest, but
Mr.. Backhouse, who was with him at
the time says he unquestionably left Mr..
Ament under arrest. Mr.. Conger win
await the return of the missionary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07

cape, Starlight" was shot through the
shoulder. The captain having reached
his hidinK-p in the mountains sent
Rutherford to a Frenchman, a publican,
to obtain money deposited with him, in
order that the two bushrangers might de-
camp from the district.
When Rutherford reached the French
mans place he appraised the landlord OF
the object Of his visit, and that worthy
whispered to him to stick up" the men
I'm the bar. The young outlaw turned to
do so when the Frenchman actuated, no
hind. In the struggle Ruth rford's pistol
went off, and he was shot through the
brain. t
Starlight" vowed vengeance, ana be-
fore dawn one morning set fire 20 the
Frenchman's house and stayed In front
Of the only outlet with loaded revolver,
waiting for his victim. But the screams
of a woman and her two children inside
changed his purpose and the bushranger
rushed into the flames and rescued the
three at the peril of his life. In the con-
fusion the Frenchman escaped.
Soon afterward the captain" was sur
rounded by mounted police, and after a
fierce struggle. IN which he shot one OF
the constables dead and was himself des-
perately wounded. he was captured. He
was sentenced to death, but this was
COMMITTED to penal servitude for life, Al
ter serving sixteen years and four months
he was released in 1881.
No one In the West Australian civil ser
vice had the remotest idea OF the ma
jor's" real antecedents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
ACTORS ABUSER FINED.
simpISIns Paid $40 for CursIns Man
ager Francis MOrey.


A. 3. Simpkins was fined $40 by Re-
corder Myrick I'm Police Court yesterday
morning for disorderly conduct and ours
ing Francis Morey on the stage of the
Savannah Theater before the matinee per-
Torrance Tuesday.
The case was heard in private. and the
facts printed in the Morning News we're
brought out from the witness stand. un-
der oath. Although the hearing occupied
considerable time, not a new feature was
brought out, and to those who had read
the story in the Morning News the pro
ceedings were tiresome.
Simpkins admitted having cursed the
manager and leading man of the Una
Clayton Company, but considered that
he had been provoked into doing II by
Morey's conduct.
AS yet, there has been no adjustment
of matters, and Miss Clayton insists that
she is the present owner of the company.
The usual performances were given yes
terday to large audiences, ana the en-
gagement in Savannah will close to-mor-
row night. Unless some other form Of
action is taken by Simpkins TO prevent
the departure OF the company. Miss Clay
ton says it viii go and fill its engage
ments She says that the company Is
giving the public satisfaction and that she
is very well pleased with the outlook
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
HAD SOME cHrvALRY LEFT.
Screams OF Woman Changed a Des-
perado's Murderous Intentions.


From the London Mall.
The original capt. Starlight" the IA
nous bushranger In Rolf Boldrewoods
Robbery Under Arms has been discov-
cred, and when the last Australian mall
left Freemantle everybody was talking
Of him and his startling and daring ca
reer.
Some time ago Major Peliy met his
death In Perth by accidentally swallow
ing an overdose of poison. He was
member OF the civil service Of Western
Auktralia, and acted as the secretary OF
the government geologist. 1t is this man
Peliy who has now been identified with
the notorious bushranger Gordon, the
original OF Boldrewood's celebrated knight
OF the road.
His real name was Frank Pearson. He
received the greater part OF his education
al Rome After a wild life in London he
emlgrated TO Australia. and in 1864 he
icined a gang of bushrangers, OF which
he soon became the recognized leader. His
associates called him Captain Star
light" but after time he left the gang,
because he was opposed to their brutal
instincts He then Joined young fellow
named Rutherford, and the pair carried
out many sklllful and daring robberies
Of banks, and also Of gold while Il was
being carried from the diggings 10 the
large towns.
A reward Of Il 900 was offered for the
arrest OF Starlight" and $500 for his
comrade. one Sunday evening they were
surrounded BY the police while drinking
an y public house. In making their es-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
WRECKING DRUGSToRES NOW.
lions Tactics-Drugs the Agents
of the Devil.


Chicago. Feb 6.-CrymE out that drugs
were the agents of the devil, half dozen
women followers of Dowie. the Faith cure
leader. adopted the tactics of Mrs Car
RE Nation to-day, and wrecked a number
of drugstores on the west side. In some
with the druggists
Armed as thoy were with pitchforks,
umbrellas and canes the women came out
the Waters in nearly every encounter, and
succeeded in destroying property where
ever they went.
The women went in a well-organized
band. were of middle age and well dressed.
Most Of them wore automobile coats, an
der which they concealed their lmple-
ments OF destruction while on the street
On leaving a drug store they invariably
sang Praised Be the LORD or Zion For
ever" Policemen saw them. but attached
no significance to their actions and no
arrests were made.
The first place visited was Charles q.
Fouceks drug store, at Eighteenth street
and Center avenue Calling the proprie-
tor to the front OF the store the crusad-
ers upbraided him for dealing in traftics
of the devil. Then one of the women who
seemed to be a leader asked:
Don't YOU know that all the ills OF
humankind can be cured by prayer
81 am not aware of the fact II such is
the case" said the druggist.
"Hurrah for Dowie!' shouted the wo-
man.
At that her companions drew canes ana
umbrellas from beneath their long cloaks
and began to strike at the druggist s
head. He lodged the blows and took
refuge behind the prescription
case. Then the women turned their
attention to the shelves and showcases
and began to strike right and left. The
besiegers were finally dispersed by the
clerks OF the store, who armed themselves
with buckets OF water which they dis
pensed freely among the women.
Four other drugstores in the same
neighborhood belonging to 3. Lowenthal.
l.. L. Mrazek, Herman Limerman and o.
Shapiro were also wrecked by the cru
saders and the same tactics used. The
women finally separated after being drivet
from one of the stores at the point OF a
revolver.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Mr. Ed Elkan Of Atlanta Is stopping at
the De Soto.
Mr.. P. r. Kittles of sylvania is at the
Pulaski House.
Mr.. l.. A. Merson of Charleston is at
the De Soto.
Mime. Teresa Carreno registered at the
De Soto last night.
Mr.. w. 3. Dix of Atlanta is registered
at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. w. c. Bell of Atlanta is stopping
at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. C. II. Everett of Atlanta was at
the De Soto yesterday.
Mr.. w H. Taylor of Atlanta was at
the De Soto yesterday.
Mr.. P. Gunala left yesterday over the
Plant System for Tampa.
Mr.. S. G. Lany of Ssndersville is regis
tered at the Screven House.
Mr.. Hollis Morse of Atlanta is regis
tered at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. A. p. larger left over the Plant
System for Tampa yesterday.
Mr.. John j. Love went to Tampa yes
terday via the Plant System.
Mr.. c. H. Thompson of swainsboro is
stopping at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Woodward of Still
more are at the Screven House
Mr.. George j. Parke OF Baltimore reg
istered at the De Soto yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Carter OF Odum were
at the Pulaski House yesterday.
Cant. f. L. Roper of the Salvation
Army left for Nashville yesterday.
Miss Ida Purvis sails for New York
This evening on the Chattahoochee.
Mr.. w. Falk went to New York yes
terday via the Seaboard Air Line.
Rev. Robert Meeker left for 81. Angus
tine Yesterday over the Plant Line.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Meinhard left for New
York Yesterday over the Plant Line.
Miss e. l.. Crawford went to Punta
Gorda yesterday over the Plant Line.
Mr. w. w. Mackall left yesterday for
Norfolk over the seaboerd Air Line.
Mr. J. r. Anderson went to Norfolk
via the seaboard Air Line yesterday.
Mr.. d. O. Barnd of Enterprise. Ala,
was at the screven House yesterday.
Mr. J. e. Chuseman left yesterday for
ST Augustine via the seaboard Air Line.
Mr. w. l.. Johnson went to Palm
roach Yesterday over the Seaboard Air
Line.
Mr.. A 7. Webb left yesterday for
washington by way of the seaboard Air
Line.
NIessrs w. Elms Messengale ana j. J.
Griffin OF Atlanta were at the Pulaski
House yesterday.
Mrs. r. r. Cullen Is seriously III At the
81 Joseph's lnhrmary where she was
sent TO be treated for a complication OF
diseases.
Mai Robert stiles. q prominent law
yer OF Richmond, Va, Is on q Visit :"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
AT THE THEATER.

The sale of seats for The Bostonians''
engagement will open this morning. The
company will present at the matinee Robin
Hood" and at night for the first time in
Savannah, The Viceroy," by Victor Her
bert and Harry b. Smith. The opera had
a bong run at the Knickerbocker Theater,
New York, and will be presented here
with all the scenic accessories that mark
ed its metropolitan production. The opera
is said to be in Herbert's best vein. and
will no doubt please all classes OF music
lovers, as It is replete with the same
graceful melody that is noted in "The
Serenade,' and other successes written
for this company. In addition to all the
old favcrites, Barnabee, Macdonald,
rockingham, Bartlett, Hilda Clark, and
others, sensation Is promised in the APP
pearance OF a distinguished basso. John
Dunsmure, singer of wonderful
magnetism and vocal ability Mr.. Duns-
mure is heard to admirable advantage in
this opera and is albetted by the young
contralto, Adele Rafter, who is cleverly
fitted In the new composition. Over one
hundred people will be employed In the
production and a special orchestra of fir
teen musicians, under the direction of 5.
l.. Studley, Will be a marked feature.
Creston Clarke and Adelaide Prince will
be seen Monday night, when they will
present THE Last OF His Race" The
announcement of the coming Of these
players is enough to insure them a large
audience. Mr. Clarke and Miss Prince
last appeared in Savannah In November,
1895, and their performances then Of
Hamlet and "Rlcheheu' called forth
the most fiatsering notices.
Tuesday night May Irwin is coming
with her new play and her new songs.
Her engagement will mark the introduc-
ton of one of her popular entertainments
In "Madge Smith, Attorney a new play
by Ramsey Morris. As the central fig
ure in "Madge Smith, Attorney" Miss
Irwin is said to be doing the most enter
tanning work of her career. Her new
songs are rapidly springing into popular
ity. They are gems in their way, and
as interpreted by Miss Irwin are mar
velously feNcftous Their grotesque ne
gro expressions are things to be remem-
bered, and laughed over for a long time
to come Some of them are "Why Don't
the Band Play?" i've Got Troubles Of
My own" 81 Amt Gwine to Work No
Mo-" "Oui, Oui, Mademoiselle, Out. Oui,"
MY Little Jungle Queen" "Bull-Frog
Ben" "Give Me Back My Liza" I'm
Gwine to Marry AngeIne" and 1.-THE Tur-
key and the Turk" In her support is in
cluded company containing many names
suggestive of artistic value.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
DESIGNED FOR EACH SOLDIER.
Valuable work ON Small Arms Pre-
pared by Col G. r.. Cam.


An extremely valuable work in pam
phlet form, entitled Small Arms Firing
Regulations. has just made its appear
ance. The work is by Col. George T.
Cam, inspector general of rife practice,
Georgia State Troops, by whom it is
copyrighted. 1t is allowed to the state
only for the purpose of printing one or
der for the books, and the books are to
be only for distribution among the Geor-
gia State Troops, free of cost to them.
The contents of the work embrace pre-
liminaries, general instructions, sighting
drills, armory ranges and gallery prac-
tice, field ranges, suggestions to riflemen.
range practice, individual classification,
revolver firing, company reports regi-
mental reports, insignia, duties of officers.
duties of .regimental inspectors, duties OF
the inspector general of rife practice and
the form of score card 1t also gives
plates showing the correct positions IN
firing. The work demonstrates Col. Cam
thorough familiarity with the subject and
will add to his reputation as an author
ity.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
]. J. MCGOWAN DEAD
Continued from Tenth Page.

of his fellow citizens and assured his VIC
tory at the polls. He was never defeated.
In partisan politics Mr.. MCGOWAN took
no part whatever and never allied himself
with either of the factions that have di-
vided the Democratic party in this coun-
ty. OF late years both factions have real
lied either that he was the man who
ought to be continued in the office. or
that he could not be defeated, which prob
ably appealed more to their sense of the
political fitness OF things, and both fac
tions We'd with each other in giving him
support. For his admirable conduct OF
the Office he has received on many oeca-
juries of the county and the Controller
General of the state. His books and ac-
counts were always models OF neatness
and accuracy
Mr.. MCGOWAN was stir on the roll OF
the company with which he served during
the war with so much credit and retained,
to the day of his death an active interest
in it's welfare. He was one OF the Oldest
members of the Hibernian Society and
one of the most Jealous members Of the
Confederate Veterans Association. He
was devoted and devout Roman Catho-
lie.
Mr.. MCGOWAN was unmarried, He
leaves three sisters, Mrs. M. J. Rosis,
Mrs. Ellen Mclaughlin and Miss f, M.
Cavanaugh, three nieces, Miss F. r.
Rosis. Sister NJ. Evangelist. of the order
of Sisters of Mercy, and Miss Cecilia Nc
Laughlin, and one nephew, Mr.. j. b.
Cops.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been made, but II will take place,
it is expected, sometime tomorrow, prob
ably in the aftern9eh. 1t will be attend
ed by the organizations of which Mr.. Nc
Gowan had been a member.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
CUT OFF THEIR DUE BILLS.

Mayor Ordered n Change in Methods
at the City Exchange.
A notice was posted in the Office of the
clerk of Council at the City Exchange
yesterday that was viewed by some of
the city clerks and employees with inf
mite regret. 1t is signed by the Mayor and
is as follows:
'On and after this date, no due bills
for salaries will be signed by the Mayor
prior to the fifteenth of the month, and
then only for such portion of salary as
may be earned to that time"
The Mayor found that the privilege of
due bills was being INDUCED to too great
an extent. Clerks and employees will not
be able to draw a five or a ten as often
as formerly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
A NEW DEPARTURE
a New, EfectuaI and Convenient
Cure for Cntarrh.


OF cstarrh remedies, there is. no end,
but of catarrh cures, there has always
been great scarcity. There ere many
remedies to relieve, but very few that
really cure.
The old practice Of snufing salt water
through the nose would often relieve and
the washes, douches, powders and en-
hslers in common use are very little, II
any better than the old fashioned salt
water douche.
Inc use Of inhalers and the application
OF saves, washes and powders to the nose
ana throat to cure catarrh is no more
Iedsonable than to rub the back to cure
haney disease. Catarrh is Just as much
blood disease as kidney trouble or rheu-
.nousm ana 1t can not be cured by local
ITatment any more than they can be.
10 cure catarrh, whether in the head,
lhroat or stomach an internal antiseptic
Isasnent Is necessary to drive the ca
tSIIhal poison out of the blood and sys-
TEN, and the new catarrh cure is design
eu on this plan and the remarkable sue
osss OF stuart's Cstarrh Tablets is be-
Couse being used internally it drives out
1oudrrhal infection through action upon
etomach, liver and bowels.
VIM zimmerman of st. Joseph. relates
experience with catarrh which Is of
la'ue 10 millions of catarrh sufferers
Ee,yWhere. He says, II neglected
ausht nasal catarrh until il gradually
A.ehded to my throat and bronchial
,uues and finally even my stomach end
'er became affected, but as I was able
w. keep up and do days work 1 let 1t
along until my hearing began to fail
. ana then / realized that l must get
D OF catarrh or lose my position as
clerk and my hearing was absolutely
One OF my friends recommended an in
'I' another a catarrh salve but they
'I' no good in my case nor was any
else until l heard OF Stuart's Ca
Tablets and bought package at
orug store. They benefited me from
start and In less than four months /
ompletely cured OF catarrh although
n suffered nearly all my life from e.
'Ney are pleasant to take and so much
convenient to use than other ca
remedies that feel / can not say
I, tA 10 favor OF stuart's Catarrh Tab
Nlie book on cause and cure Of ca
VIII be mailed free by addressing
stuart Co. Marshall, Mich. and
IN lhets are sold by al druggists ~
' Dhlted states ana Canada.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07

the city, and il the guest of DR.. G. A.
Stiles, l20 Boil ~ street, east.
Mayor Myers turned to the city yes
terday. after an absence of several days
He was in New York on business. Act
ing Mayor Dixon was relieved of the du-
ties of the chief executive upon Mayor
Myers return.
Mrs. C. X. Nelson returned to Atlanta
yesterday. whittier she was called by
telegram announcing the Illness of her
husband, Bishop Cleland K. Nelson. Mrs.
Nelson was on visit to Capt. and Mrs.
Henry McAlpin 1t was not known here
that the Illness of the Bishop is serious,
but his and Mrs. Nelson's friends in Sa-
vannah will join in the hope that it is
not
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
-
MADE A SPECIAL LIEN.
Judge Norwood overruIed objection
to Mortgage Foreclosure.

Judge Norwood overruIed Objection
to Mortgage Foreclosure.
. Judge Norwood handed down his de-
cision in the City Court yesterday in the
case of James NJ. Guernsey, substituted
trustee, against Fannie A. Mahoney,
which had been submitted to him for con-
sideration and adjudication without the
Intervention of a jury.
Judge Norwood decides that the objec-
tons interposed by the defendant TO the
foreclosure of the mortgage which form
ed the subject matter of the suit. are not
well-founded and not good in law. and
gives a verdict for the plaintiff for the
full amount of the claim 300. The YER
dict and judgment create a special lien
upon the lot of land and premises bound
ed on the north by McDonough street, on
the south by Perry street, on the east by
Crawford Square and on the west by lot
Sc, Crawford Ward.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED.

Woman Arrested ON Complaint of
Former Police Omcer.
Annie Barnes, white resident OF the
Tenderloin district, was arrested last night
by Patrolman Harry Lange on complaint
of d. w WEIGH who charged that the
woman had robbed him of $40. WEIGH
said he had given the Barnes woman $50
to keep for him and that she only return
ed $50 He said that he was formerly
member of the Charleston police but is
now employed by the Plant System. The
Barnes woman charged him with being
disorderly and cursing in her house and
ne too was taken in. The woman de-
clared that WEIGH had spent the money
and that she did not take cent of 1t.
Both prisoners furnished bail for their
appearance before Recorder Myrick at
this mornings session of Police Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
CITY BREVITIES.

The Irish Jasper Greens stood very
creditable inspection last night at the
Regimental Armory. Col. William G..
Obear was the inspecting officer.
The ladies of Wesley Church will en-
terrain their friends in the lecture room
tonight There will be a programme OF
music and recitations. Refreshments will
be served
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
THE AMERICAN SOLDIERS.

German Correspondents Estimate
of Our Men i'm China.
Berlin, Feb. 6.--The Kreuz Zeitung pub
lished letter from its special corre-
spondent at the headquarters Of Count
Won Waldersee, who is a former officer,
describing the international troops
1.-The Americans. he says ARE all tall
and slender. Their uniforms are most
tasteful Their chief Joy is In trading and
they will sell everything from a saddle TO
a horse with all his accoutrements.
1.-THE Southerners show the more mill
tary spirit. The American officers are
characterized by their European comrades
as socially impossible The sanitary ar
are imperfect"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07

And Another Badly wounded in New
MnrIf.n-

Albuquerque, y. NJ, Feb 6.--Abel Sc
dillo. a notorious desperate, was killed
this morning In a battle with officers, and
Claude Duran, one Of the ost5dangerous
desperadoes in the West was badly
wounded Sedillos body was riddled with
bullets and he died within an hour. Du-
rams leg was shattered by a ball.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07

Frankfort. KY. Feb. S.-Henry T..
Youtsey, convicted as a principal in the
shooting OF Gov Goebel. was brought here
to-day and entered upon his life sentence
IN the penitentiary.
Caleb Powers. convicted OF completely
IN the shooting. was also returned to jail
here
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07

Gag and Torture POstmistress and
She May Die.

Toledo, o., Feb. 6-Burglars bound and
gagged the postmistress at Rossford. a
suburb of Toledo, at 8 o'clock this morn
ing and robbed the office of $3.50 in stamps
and IS in coin.
The robbers tortured the postmistress,
cruelty by applying lighted matches to
her feet, finally compelling her to reveal
the hiding place Of the valuables. She
was beaten over the head with club
and brutally kicked. 1t is now feared
she may die.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07
EARTHQUAKE IN ECUADOR.

sounds Like One of Perry de Leon's
stories.
San Francisco Feb. Ga violent earth
quake threw the steamer Guatemala part
ly out of the water and caused the vessel
to tremble from stem to stern for al
least minute off the coast of Ecuador on
Jan. 6. AT Guayaquil the most violent
earthquake in the history of the place
occurred. No serious damage was done.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-07

indianapolis Feb. G.-The Executive
Committee having n charge the Sover-
eien Grand Lodge Of odd Fellows which
meets here In September. met tonight
Drill prizes aggregating from 5000 to
1850, viii be offered.