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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
A CORPORAL COMMITS SUICIDE.
Had Joined Army for Benefits of MIL
Itnry Restraint.

New London, Conn, March N.-corpo-
raj Harry X. Yeakley. aged 30, OF the
Forty-third company Of coast artillery.
stationed at Fort Terry, Plum Islapd,
Gied to-day from the effects OF a dose Of
wood alcohol. self-administered. corpl
Yeakley was a physician, having earned
his degree at the University OF Virginia,
and had been IN the enlisted service only
a short time. his object In entering che
army having been 70 put himself under
restraints OF military discipline. which he
believed would be beneficial for habits
he had acquired. His body will be shipped
TO the family home In Winchester, Va,
for burial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
MAUDo-DUCATs MUST HANG.
Gen. Macarthur Approves Sentence
of Military CommISssion.

of Military CommISssion.
Manila, March N.-Gen. Macarthur has
approved the sentence of the military
commission which tried the leaders of the
Philippine secret society known as the
Mando-Ducat, who murdered Quisimblng.
native president of the town of Calamba.
on Bay Lake, and took his head to the
headquarters of the insurgent Gen. Cables
OF that district. Five Of the rlngleaders
of the Mando-Ducets were sentenced to
be hanged at Calamba April 5. one to
imprisonment for life and four others to
imprisonment for twenty years.
Capt. Augustus MacManus of the Thir-
ty-ninth Volunteer Infantry, who effect
ed the arrest and secured the conviction
of Mando-Ducat leaders, has been high
ly complimented for his work.
Affairs in the Laguna province are as
sumlng better shape since the inhabitants
have been largely relieved Of the ter
rorism exercised by the insurgents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
ARTICLE FIFTEEN ADOPTED.
French Chamber Proceeds With Its
Association Bill.

Paris, March N.-The Chamber of Dep
mites to-day adopted article fifteen of the
law Of associations bill, as amended, deal
ing with the property Of illegal associa-
tions which was discussed yesterday,and
commenced the debate on article seven
teen which provides for the disposal OF
the property OF congregations confiscated
under the bill.
NJ Zeaves. Socialist moved an amend
rnont. declaring that the entire property
OF the congregations belongs to the state
which should take immediate possession
OF II. This drastic proposal was rejected
by 429 TO 1876 votes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
SEVERE DEFEAT FOR BOERS.
Lost ~ Dead and 30 Wounded-Brit-
fsh Pushed the Pursuit Until 1t
Became a Complete Rout.

Became a Complete hout'
London, March IA dispatch from
Lord Kitchener to the war office, dated
Pretoria, March q, says:
"Our casualties in Gen. Babington's ac-
ton were two killed and seven wounded.
The Beers left % dead and 80 wounded.
AS their pursuit was rapid many more
Boer casualties are likely.
1.-THE operations of March % drove the
enemy north from their positions at Kaf-
frs Kraal. On March q the pursuit was
continued by mounted men only. The
enemy's rear guard was driven in by
combined movement on both flanks. Their
convoy was then sighted at Leeuwfon-
tein. The Greys, New Zealanders and
Bushmen pushed on. The enemy attempt
ed to take up a position, but the Greys
and other troops rode down all opposi-
ton and gave him no chance. The con-
WOW was ridden into and the enemy's re-
tirement became a rout. The pursuit
was continued until the horses were ex-
hausted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
MURDER on MIR. sToNEHOUsE
china Cannot BE Held Responsible
for NpissiOnary's Death.

tOr NlssiOnary's Denth.
Pekin, March 27.-The ministers of the
Fowers do not consider the murder of
Fev. J. F. Stonehouse, of the London
missionary Society, who was killed by
chinese brigands fourteen miles east Of
lien Tsin recently. affects the Chinese
situation politically.
Mr.. Rockhill, the special commissioner
ol me United States says he does not
sOhslder II safe for people TO travel alone
~ 'ne country districts and guards can
@ ot De supplied to the missionaries. Con-
,ogguently those going into the country
''t aAe considerable risk. The district in
WWnleh the murder was committed Is po-
t'.u by foreign troops. Therefore, China
no. y not officially responsible. The foreign
""0ps practically gutted Shi-Nan OF
,tsIything worth taking and the people
~. are indignant against all foreign
~ ~ Ihe missionaries attribute the muir
ch 10 the leniency OF the Powers toward
afrad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
STEEL PRICES ADVANCED.
Demand for Building Material Sends
Up Prices.

New York, March 27.-The Mail and Ex-
press says:
Notice was sent out to the trade to-day
of an advance in structural steel prices
amounting to 80 ton on beams and chan
nels and Of 81 a ton on angles.
These prices will go into effect at once.
The demand for building material, ac-
cording to trade authorities, has broaden
ed greatly in the last few weeks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
GAMBLING HOUSES CLOSED.
Governor of Arkansas Signs Anti
Gambling Bill.

Hot Springs, Ark, March N.-The gam
bling houses were closed late this after
noon by order of Mayor Belding, acting
upon official notification from Gov Davis,
that he had signed the anti-gambling
bill. AS result the clubrooms are dark
tonight for the first time in many years.
The law covers all forms of gambling
outside of poolrooms.
Sporting men who have thousands Of
dollars invested In clubroom property
here are much demoralized by the en-
forcement of the law, and take a dismal
view of the situation in Hot Springs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
WILL BE SIGNED, SAYS RUSSIA.
The Latest Draft Refers Only to
Manchuria.

st. Petersburg, March N-The CORE
spondent of the Associated Press is in
formed on competent authority that the
Russo-Chinese agreement will probably
be signed shortly. However. the negoti-
atoms continue, and the result is not yet
certain While it is possible the details
will be slightly modified the arrange
ments will be substantially as demanded.
According to the Russian point of view,
an abatement of what are here regarded
as moderate demands would be inconsis-
tent with Russian interests, and would
not sufficiently safeguard the frontier and
railroad. The draft of the agreement now
being discussed does not mention and does
not affect Mongolia or Turkestan. 1t con-
Germs Manchuria exclusively.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
MIR. CowEN's CONTRACT.
May Prevent Him Accepting Presa-
dency of the ID. & o.

New York. March N.-The Commercial
Advertiser says:
Tho report that James McCrea, first
Vice president OF the Pennsylvania lines
west OF Pittsburg. is to succeed John X.
Cowen as president OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, is denied by some Of the
largest stockholders OF the last named
company The statement is made that
Mr.. Cowen has q hve-year contract at a
stipulated salary of $4,000. with one more
year to serve. The retirement Of WILL
lam Saiomon from the chairmanship OF
the Baltimore and Ohio directorate is re-
garded as very probable.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
WILL PROTECT HER INTERESTS.
Premier Ito Gives IntImation OF
Jnpan's Policy.

Yokohama, March H.-At a meeting Of
his parliamentary adherents to-day, the
premier, Marquis Ito, referring to foreign
politics, said Japan had attained posi-
tion enabling her to protect her legiti-
mate interests and to take whatever steps
the exigencies OF the moment required.
II was impossible to deny that Japan feels
the influence OF complications connected
with her neighbor and does not ignore
the clouds ON the horizon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
AT ST. PETERSBURG
CAPITAL MAY BE PLACED UNDER
MARTIAL LAW.
THE SITUATION DISCUSSED.
M. DIE wITTE OPPOSED STEP FOR
FINANCIAL REASONS.
Circular Issued by Ministry of In
teriOr-A Council to Be Held at the
Czar's Palace To-morrOw-POlice
Are Examining 1850 Political
Prisoners in Secret-Government
VIII Make Concessions to the
Students.

Prisoners I'm Secret-Governmen
VIII Make Concessions to the
Students.
st. Petersburg, March 26, Tuesday-It
is reliably reported that at a ministerial
committee meeting held in the presence
of the Grand Duke Vladimir, commander
of the st. Petersburg garrison, the pro-
posal to place the capital under martial
law should the indications presage further
difficulties, was heatedly debated. M. De
Witte, finance minister, was energetically
opposed TO the establishment of martial
law owing to financial reasons, not to
mention the disastrous effect which it
would have upon industry, commerce and
the committees standing with foreign
capitalists. The committee, accordingly,
sanctioned the issuing of a circular which
has been issued by the ministry of the in
terror
A ministerial council has been called for
Friday, at Tzars-koe-S Selo.
The examination of the 1,150 political
prisoners is now being conducted in Sc
cret by the police.
Thirty-six prisoners who were arrested
as leaders of the student movement, be-
fore the last riots, will probably be re-
leased from custody tomorrow and will
be excluded from the University for diff
ferent periods.
1t is reported from trustworthy sources
that the government has decided to make
unofficial concessions to the students, and
accordingly, the military regulations
against student agitators are, therefore,
set aside for the present, though there
will be no public announcement to this
effect for some time. The prisoners will
not be drafted into the army. This is
one of the results of the ministerial meet
ing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
WILL NOT MANY a CATHOLIC.
German Crown Prince wiii Marry
English or German Princess

Berlin, March T,-The Cologne oezetie
SAYS regarding the rumors that the crown
prnse. Friedrich Wilhelm intends 20
marry on Austrian princess, that the Ga
zet,s IL reliably Informed that the Crown
Prince will, ln no circumsianeeh' marry
4 catholic bot either a German " %
English princenss
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
PLENTY OF FIGHTING.
Many Encounters Reported From
south Africa.

Cape Town, March z.-Indecisive en-
counters at widely separated points are
reported daily. Fighting took place yes
terday at Tarkastad and Henningfontein
both in Cape Colony. The casualties were
few.
A commando numbering two hundred,
under Commandant Fourie, was dispers-
ed at Thaba N'Chu.
According to reports received here, the
hills above Dewetsdorp, just re-occuped
by Gen. Bruce Hamilton, were also the
scene OF a fight lasting several hours yes
terday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28

there had closed when the news OF the
generals latest brilliant achievement was
received.
Gov Stanley is in Guthrie, Oklahoma
The news from Manila was promptly
wired to the chief executive of Gen.
Funstons home state
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
COUNT Won BUELow WARNED.
That His Proposed High Tariff Is In
juring German Commerce.

liable quarters that the German foreign
Office has pointed out to Count Won Bue-
low, the imperial chancellor, that the
rumors of an intended big raise in Ger
man agricultural duties have already un-
favorably influenced Germany's foreign
relations.
Baron Won Richthofen. the foreign Sec
retary. has presented TO the chancellor a
memorial setting forth the situation in
detail, and urging that such increase as
is made may be lower than the figures
rumored, particularly as affecting the
products of Austria, Italy and Russia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
ro Rednee Iron NorI.ers waEss.

London, March T.-In consequence OF
the reduction Of the selling price Of Iron,
wages through the North of England In
ths manufactured iron trade will be re-
dueed IA per cent April !. This ls the
largest reduction recorded since the adop-
lion Of the sliding scale 10 1854.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
THE TERRIBLE PLAGUE.
5000 Deaths I'm one Indian Province
Last Week.

London. March 27.-The Calcutta corre-
spondent OF the Daily Mall says:
eight thousand people died Of the
plaeue last week IN Bengal alone, inolud-
inE caleutta. whole towns are being de-
serted. There IL, however, no panic"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
BECAUSE HE HAD wRoNGED HER.
Miss Graham Killed Lieut.. walsh OF
Houston Fire Department.

Houston. Tex. March N.-John Walsh.
lieutenant in the fire department, was
killed to-day by Matte Graham, daugh-
ter OF a police officer. Miss Graham had
recently prosecuted Walsh. alleging that
he had wronged her. and he was az she
time OF the killing. under bond 10 answer
10 the grand jury. Tho girl walked be-
hind him as Walsh left the car 10 go
10 the central nre station, placed a re-
volver 70 his back and fred. The woman
was placed under arrest.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
AGAINST MISUSE OF ALCOHOL.
Emperor william Directs Bill to BE
Introduced in Prussian Diet.

Berlin. March ga bill has been intro
duced in the Prussian Diet, presumably
at the suggestion of Emperor William,
directed against the misuse of alcohol.
It forbids the sale of alcoholic prepara-
tions containing fusel oil, prohibiting also
the sale of intoxicating beverages to per-
sons under 16 years of age. to persons
known to be habitual drunkards and to
persons already under the influence Of
liquor No intoxicating beverages are TO
be sold before o'clock in the morning.
In depots and public offices charts must
be displayed showing the Injurious effects
of alcohol.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
ORDERED NOT TO SIGN.
Dsror KwanR su shows some
bnehbone ia the Matter.

'''a9n' March a. The officials Of the
-''''se embassy confirm the report that
'Dp'rial decree hss been issued by the
N. o. sian va, through Liu Kun ~
~ 'lsefoy of Nanklu. ordering that the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28

Coachmen aud FOOtmen to BE Arm ed
with RevoIvers

Berlin, March 2z-Among the safe
guards to be utilized hereafter for the
safety of Emperor William when he ap-
pears in public will be four body guards
on bicycles. accompanying the carriage
The coachmen and footmen will be arm
ed with revolvers. Experiments with
these arrangements are now in progress
under the supervision Of fides de camp
OF the Emperor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
KILLED by FAILING WALLS.
Huntington, w. Vn., Has N 100000
Fire with One Fatality.

Huntington. w. Va. March 7.-sehon,
Blake e. stevenson's wholesale grocery
burned to-day. Loss 10000; Insurance.
$4,000.
Fireman John Wright was killed by fall
Ing walls.
Fireman william Sturgeon was seri-
ousiy injured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28

Cape Town, March a.-Twelye fresh
cases of bub0nie plague were onieia'ly re-
ported to-day, Eight of ne Fletims are
Two o0lofoa Victims died today.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
snvEN-YEAR-oLD BoY KILLED.
And his Father wounded for ston-
inE n Horse.

williamson. W. Va. March a.-Nssr
sirJMne yesterday Charles Core, % years
GA. ehot ana killed 7.year-old son of
John Hngsr. and seriously wounded the
father, because some one had stoned his
horse. lie escaped " Kentucky
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
SAVANNAH. GA. THURSDAY MARCH 28 1901

Manchurian convention should not he
signed March 26, the day fixed by Rus
sia. An intimation of this decree has
oeen telegraphed to the various govern-
ments concerned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
Britlsh Royal Couple Leave Malta.

Malta. Island of Malta. March 2s.-rbs
Ophir, bearing the Duke and Duchess of
Cornwall and York sailed a. midnight,
coyoyed by the British nfst-elass cruiser
Andr0meda. the Fecond-claas cruiser Di-
ana and ths store ship 1yna
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
KILLED FATHER AND DAUGHTER
Double Murder by burglars Mt New
Orleans Yesterday.

New Orleans. March H.-Burglars early
to-day entered the home Of John Fava-
iona on Perdito street. They were re-
sisted and killed Favalona and his daugh-
ter. Annie. After committing the double
murder the burglars calmly ransacked the
house. Neighbors found the Favalonas
bodies to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28
Chinese Had Not Signed.

Pekin, March H.-The Chinese had not
signed the Manchurian agreement last
night, when the time expired.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-28

Kansas city. March U.-oen Funston's
6Ome 10 IA lola, Kan. The telegraph once
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-26
THE REAL CHINESE.

Sir Robert Hart has spent the greater
 part of his life in China. He has been
 for years at the head of the imperial 1 maritime customs, and he has mingled
 with all grades of officials and with the
 people. So what he says about the Chi nese is we'll worth attention. He de-
 clares that the Chinese. possess quite as
 large share of admirable qualities as others, and that these are not merely to
 be found in isolated cases here and
 there, but are characteristic of the race
 as a whole and the civilization it has
 developed;) / they are we'll behaved, law
 abiding intelligent, economical and in-
 dustrious; they can learn anything and
 do anything; they are punctiliously po-
 lite, they worship talent and they be- lieve in right so firmly that they scorn to think it requires to be supported or enforced by might they delight in lit- erature and everywhere they have their literary clubs and coteries for hearing and discussing each others essays and verses; they possess and practice an admirable system of ethics, and they are generous, charitable and fond of good works; they never forget favor they make a rich return for kindness 1 and, though they know money will buy service, a man must be more than ! wealthy to win public esteem and re- spect; they are practical, teachabe and gifted with common sense; they are excellent artisans, reliable workmen and of good faith that every one acknowledges in their com mercial dealings; in no country that is or was has the commandment Honor thy father and thy mother" been so re- ligiously obeyed or so fully and without exception given effect to, and it is, in fact, the keynote of their family, social, official and national life, and because it is so their days are long in the land" God has given them.
 True enough, perhaps, but the Chinese must be civilized, and it is the mission ,f ''the world powers to civilze them. That mission must be carried out. and whatever is necessary for the good of he Chinese must be done.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-26
AN HONEST MIN.

An honest mans the noblest work of God" says the poet, and those who have had experience are inclined to add: and the rarest. But the fact that there are honest men, even if they are few and far between, is encouraging, be- cause 1t gives reasonable hope that sometime there may be more of them In proportion to population than there are now.
 There is an honest man in Chicago, and he is more to the credit of the city than even the great drainage canal. His name is A. G. Becker, and he was for Herman Schaffner & Co., of Chicago. The firm went under in 1893 owing to the default of creditor to the amount of about s2O0,0OO. MT. schaffner disap peared, and his body was found in Lake Michigan. MT. Becker was left penni- less, but he went to work and has now paid off $10O,OO0 of the banks indebt- edness of $500,00O. He is taking pains to pay the claims of the most needy first of all, for there were many depositors among the poor.
 Success to MT. Becker He is an hon. or to the human race.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-26
EXPOSED.

|
 "Er--who was it said that no man is good enough to govern another mar without that mans consent| ! "Lincoln, I believe. But he never said no woman was good enough. "-In, | dianapolis Press. 1 Briggs-Bertier is an ass, that's what he is. He is always on the wrong side | of every question. Harleigh-But he says the same thing of you. Briggs We'll, and doesn't that prove what say of him ?-Harlem Transcript.
 Her Best Friend--Oh, it was just beautiful in you! Singer-What? Her ! Best Friend-Why, your refusing to sing when you knew how much the guests did not want you to sing, and how much you wanted to sing.-Tit- Bits.
 Where are you rushing so fast?" up to the health office to get vac- cinated."
 "Eh! Been exposed? ?"
 Yep. Telephone girl this morning gave the pest-house number by mis- take"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Only an Inference.-"I see that 8 grand opera singer has refused an offer of $2,000 week to go into vaudeville" What was the matter? Did she re- ceive another offer of $40 or $50 a week that she was reasonably sure of get ting ?"-Chicago Times Herald
 What can do for your" asked the druggist, who had been aroused from his sleep by the violent ringing of the night bell.
 "Why, m fr'en," said De Kanter, T want look atyer City Direct'ry, an shee what my 'dresh ish, sho can go home" Philadelphia Press.
 "Gazzam has been going without his breakfast for month, to reduce his fesh,'' said Twynn.
 with what effect?" said Triplett.
 "He is losing two pounds a week and is very much tickled over it."
 Well, if he keeps on at that rate he'll be licked to h."-Detroit Free Press.
 Towne-He's in hard luck. He had pretty good backing for an army com- but his named queered him. He had to sign his application, "A. Cow ard.''
 Browne-Why did he have to sign it that way?
 Towne-Because that's his name.
 Browne-But wouldn't 1t have been better to write his first name in full?
 Towne-Hardly. His first names Adam Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-26
KIND, TTfOUGH FUyILE.

Some of the gentlemen who realize that the dastardly plot to down" Judge Cable is not just the kind of thing they want to be known as being connected with are so glad that the plot was failure that they are modestly revealing their own efforts to make the election Of Judge Cable sure. They went, 1t appears, to members of the Committee on Judicial Nominations a few days after the caucus and urged speedy action" on the nomination The generosity of their act is unquestiona- ble, and they do well to make it known, even though they are obliged at the same time to reveal that they had no influence with the committee. It is bet ter to be generous than influential.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-26
EYP4NDyNG.

The expansion of ideas and things in
 this country is we'll illustrated by the formation of the United States Steel Corporation. Three years ago, as the Chicago News points out, the Messrs. Moore of Chicago proposed plan for acquiring the Carnegie steel works and turning them over to New Jersey corporation with capital of more than $200 0,000. The magnitude of the plan startled the street--to say nothing of the public. Many other "industrials" with capital of $20,0oo,0oO to s1OO,O O0O,- 900 had recently been formed. The country was seething with agitation over the tremendous progress of the trust" idea. The development in that line had been 50 gigantic that 1t was felt something ought to be done about it. Able financiers breathed sigh of relief when the Moore plan was aban- doned. It was too bold, too big, too conspicuous They thought that so im- mense an operation was full of peril not only because of the popular hostili- ty which it would arouse but because its very size might endanger financial stability.
 Now J. Pierpont Morgan calmly makes combination including over a thousand million dollars and though there is some talk there is no excite ment. There isn't near as much fear of the trusts as there was, and even this biggest one is not particularly ter rifying.