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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
SHIPS WILL BE SENT.
United States Will Be Represented
on Both Sides of Isthmus.

Washington, Aug. 15.-It has now
been definitely determined that the
United States will be represented on
the Pacific side of the Isthmus of
Panama, as well as on the Atlantic
side. Thus far the Ranger has been
held in readiness at San Diego and the
Iowa is coming down to San Francisco
to be in readiness to go south from that
point But while the formal orders
have not been issued. one or the other
of these ships is to proceed south to
look after American interests. The
probability is that 1t will be the Rang
er, as she is further down the coast,
and the trouble does not appear to
warrant the presence of a battleship.
The state department is without any
additional word from Colombia or
Venezuela concerning the disorder
At the Venezuelan legation Senior
Pulido, charge d'affaires. expressed a
firm belief that there was no actual
war between his country and Colon
bia. for, he said, he would be imme-
diately cabled If war between the two
countries had been declared or was
even imminent
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
THE ISTHMUS TROUBLE.
Little Retirement in the Situation.
GunbOat Machias Anxiously
Awaited.

Colon, Colombia, Aug. 15.-Raids con-
tinue almost daily or nightly along the
line, owing to the entire absence Of
military protection. Last night Mata-
chin was again raided, and the cattle
belonging to sympathizers with the
were kidnapped at Gorgona station
Sunday night and the Chinese there
were pillaged. On most occasions of
this character the Chinese are the chief
sufferers. Consequently they are daily
transferring provisions and merchan-
disc to Panama, thus intensifying want
and suffering all along the line.
Armed guards consisting of about
~ifty still accompany each passenger
train. The presence of the French
cruiser Suchet tends to allay uneasi-
ness and the arrival of the United
States gunboat Machias is anxiously
awaited 1t is hoped that she may get
here by Sunday.
Beyond the loss of dynamite and
powder the railroad has sustained no
injury and traffic across the isthmus
continues without interruption, al
though far fewer local passengers are
now crossing.
The government is concentrating
troops from the more remote provinces.
Telegraphic communication with coast
points is interrupted and hence moth
ing is known here regarding the sit
uation at Cartagena and Barranquilla.
Gen. Alban has not yet returned to
Colon, but he is expected at any mo-
ment with reinforcements. Troops con-
tinue to patrol both ends of the 18TH
mus at night
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
THE SCHLEY COURT.
IL Is Probable the Inquiry VIII Not
BE Held i'm Navy Department
Building.

IL Is Probable the Inquiry VIII Not
BE Held in Navy Department
Building.
Washington, Aug. 15.-It is entirely
unlikely that the sessions of the Schley
court of inquiry will be held at the Ma
Wy Department. 1t was at first thought
that the sessions of the court could be
held in the large reception room ad-
joining the office of Secretary Long,
but later the officials came to the con-
clusion that the room lacked many of
the conveniences which would be nee
essary for the court in the discharge
of its duties. For some time the de-
partment has been looking for quarters
elsewhere and is considering the ad-
visibility of having the court sit in
one of the large new buildings at the
Washington navy yard in the eastern
end of the city. Some of the naval off,
cials have inspected the building and
have reported that it could be utilized
for this purpose. IT is a large struct-
ure so by 200 feet, with two floors, and
there would be ample room for the
accommodation of the press and the
general public. No definite decision,
however, has been adopted, but IT is
thought that the department will reach
a conclusion within few days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16

Three Thousand Steel Workers VIII
Not Return To-day.

Joliet, ILL.,. Aug. 15.-The four lodges
of the Amalgamated Association en-
ployees of the Illinois Steel Company,
at the Joliet Mills, by unanimous
vote, decided tonight to obey the
strike order of President Shaffer. The
conference was in session from o'clock
this afternoon until 9 o'clock tonight
before the decision was reached. The
steel mills were closed at noon to en-
able the members of the association to
attend the meeting, which was called
by National Assistant Secretary Tighe
after his arrival here this morning. He
was accompanied by Vice President
Davis of the Fourth district.
Both men presented the side
of the association TO the local
members. It was argued that in or
der to secure the organization of nom
union workers In the East it was es-
sential that the Western men would
have to join the strike movement. Mr..
Tighe also appealed to the fealty of the
men to the association; ne urged them
to be men and stand by their union.
His remarks weret received with en-
thusiasm and presaged the vote that
followed.
This action will close the entire steel
plant here, throwing out of employ
ment nearly 5000 men. Fires will be
drawn tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
IMPORTANT CAPTURE.
Insurgent Colonel Martin Cabrera
Taken in by Lieut.. Grant.

Insurgent Colonel Martin Cabrera
Taken in by Lieut.. Grant.
Manila, Aug. 15.--Second Lieutenant
Walter S. Grant of the Sixth Calvary
while scouting with detachment near
Taal. Batangas province. has made
what the military authorities consider
to be the most important capture since
Aguinaldo was made prisoner. Grant
captured Col. Martin Cabrera, his ad-
jutant and six other insurgents. Ca
brera had been growing in power for
some time. He controlled all the in
surgents in Southern Batangas, and
also those westward of the city of Ba-
tangas,
Col. Panginaban, captain and twen-
ty men, with twenty-siX rifles and con-
siderable ammunition, have surrender
ed to Lieut.. Smith of the Twentieth In
fantry. near Luzos. They formed a
portion of Gen. Waivers command. At
ter taking the oath of allegiance they
were released. Capt. Policarpio, a
lieutenant and five men from the sixth
company of Malvar's command, also
surrendered to Col. Baldwin, refusing
at the same time payment for their
rifles and revolvers, and saying that
they surrendered for peace and not for
money.
Lieut.. Evans reports that he has not
seen or he2.f of any insurgents recent
ly on the Island of Mindoro.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
THE ISTHMUS RESOLUTION.
Reports From Colon Indicate That
Rebels Are Sti1 Fighting FierceIy.

Reports From Colon Indicate That
Rebels Are StiII Fighting FierceIy.
Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 15-The
British steamer Darien has arrived
here from Colon and brings reports Of
heavy fighting Monday on the outskirts
of Panama and Colon. The rebels
were steadily advancing on the towns
proper.
A number of wounded men belonging
to the government troops were taken to
Colon Monday. This is regarded as an
indication of the persistency of the
rebel attacks.
The converted cruiser Namouna has
been found to be practically useless,
owing TO the bungling attempts to
mount heavy guns on board of her. The
Colombian government is now nego-
tiating for the purchase of the steamer
Bernard Hail.
The passengers of the Darien say
that the chances of the Liberals sue
cess are better than ever since the
commencement of the revolution.
Guards are still kept on board the
trains running between Panama and
Colon.
Both sides are committing atrocities.
In the attack made on the govern
ment troops Sunday, few miles out
of Colon, the rebels defeated the gov
ernment force and one of the latter
was afterwards found, shot in the alb
domen, with both legs amputated. This
was a reprisal for the torture by the
government of political prisoners.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
ENGLISH EDITOR SUMMONED.
He Lil<ens nationalist Party to Tam
many in Corruption.

London. Aug. 15.-The House of Com
mons to-day, on the motion of John
Redmond, the Irish Nationalist leader,
ordered the editor and publisher of the
Globe. an evening paper of London
Conservative, to appear at the bar of
the House tomorrow for gross breach
of privileges of the House in accusing
the Nationalist members of corruption
in connection with private bill legisla-
tion.
The Globe editorial to which excep-
ton is taken said said:
1.-The same spirit and the same mo-
tives which have made Tammany the
synonym for political obloquy have
made the Nationalist party what it is.
Many connected with it are the very
ruck of the population, whose sole OBJ
ject is to make as much money by po-
litical jobbery and corruption as they
can. Any one who has had connection
with Irish private bills, corporation
contracts and franchises across the
water can bear ample testimony to
this"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16

Salem, Mass, Aug. 15.-The United
Fruit Companys steamer Ethelwold
banana laden from Puerta Plata, San
Domingo for Boston. went ashore on
the Middle Breakers" sharp, bare
rocks off Bakers Island. during a dense
fog early to-day. The sea was quiet
and the steamer sustained no damage
beyond the breaking of her propeller
and a slight injury about the bows.
Assisted by the rising tide she freed
herself later and was washed into deep
water. Tugs were sent to tow the
steamer TO Boston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
POSTMASTER CONVICTED.
He Must Return the SfOO He Stole
From the Governmenf-ThiS is All.

ne TtOU Stotc
From the Governmenf-ThisI is All.
Washington. Aug. 15.-Fourth As
sstant Postmaster General Bristow
has received cablegram from Inspec-
tor General of Posts in Cuba Fosnes
stating that the trial of e. P. Thomp-
son, formerly postmaster at Havana,
has been concluded and Thompson con-
victed. He was sentenced to pay fine
of $400 or serve six months in prison.
Thompson was accused of causing to
be issued in his own behalf, while post
master, four money orders for 800 each
and putting a due bill in the drawer
instead of cash. It.w further charg
ed that when he learned that an in
spection of the office was imminent he
placed Si00 in the drawer from remit
tances he had just received, postponing
the entry of these remittances until
after the inspection. When he with
drew the $4O0 he replaced his due bills
and entered the remittances.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
Receiver for Phillips.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-Under proceedings
in involuntary bankruptcy the Chicago
Title and Trust Company was tonight
appointed temporary receiver for the
George II. Phillips Grain Company
Bond in the sum of 5000 was given.
John S. Goodwin. attorney for Mr..
Phillips. states that the latter will not
OPPOSE the receiVership.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
UOBSON AND LEE.
Navy and Army Heroes Address
Maryland Chautauqua.

Cumberland, Md, Aug. 15.-Capt.
Richmond p. Hodson and Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee delivered addresses to an au-
dience of 5000 people at the Mountain
Lake Chautauqua to-day. Capt. Hob
sons theme was 1.-THE Navy" while
that of Gen. Lee was 1.-THE Army"
Both addresses were heard with great
interest, and Capt. Hobson was loudly
arplauded when he declared that Con-
gress should appropriate at least $25,
600, 900 annually towards building up
the United States navy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
NEW NAVAL VESSELS.
Three Torpedo Destroyers Launched
WhippIe. Truxton and worden.


Baltimore Aug. 15.-Three additions
to the United States navy were christ
ened and launched at the ship yards
of the Maryland Steel Company this
afternoon. They are torpedo boat de-
stroyers and will be known hereafter
by the names of Whipple, Truxtun and
Worden
The ceremonies attendant upon the
launching took place at 2 o'clock in
the presence of a large assemblage.
When all was in readiness for the
launching Miss Isabelle Truxtun of
Norfolk, Va, took her place in the bow
of the boat of that name, Miss Elsie
Pope of st. Paul, MINI, at the bow
of the Whipple and Miss Emile B. N.
Worden at the bow of the Worden.
Each held in her hand a bottle of
champagne encased in silver wire. AS
each boat in it's turn slid from the
ways into the water of the Patapsco
the bottles were broken over the bows
and the names pronounced by the
sponsors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
NO STRIKE FOR THEM.
Fall River Operators Baking mt
Proposed Wage Reduction.

Fall River, Mass. Aug. 15.-That
some of the cotton manufacturers are
not anxious to precipitate a general
some of them decided to hold off from
signing the agreement to reduce wages
Sept. 1. Upon being asked to put down
their names. some explained that they
did not wish to appear as leaders in
the movement. but whatever the rea-
son, 1t appears that there is a grow
ing faction desiring a curtailment in
stead of reduction in wages If a strike
is to follow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
GUARDING CRIMINAL.
Military Protecting Negro who At
tempted Assault.

Jackson, Miss, Aug. 15.-Lat tonight
Gov. Longino received a telegram from
Adjt. Gen. Henry stating that the
Governors Guards called for by the
sheriff of Pamela county arrived at
Sardis at o'clock tonight. They have
James Cunningham, a negro. in
charge, and are guarding the Jail Gen.
Henry says they will leave Sardis for
Jackson with Cunningham at 12 O'Clock
tonight. Cunningham is charged with
attempted criminal assault on a 7-year-
cid girl The mob made a move on the
Jail before the Governors Guards ar
rived, but the sheriff stood IL off.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
Troops to Guard Prisoner.

Charlotte, N. c.. Aug. 15.-About 300
people gathered in front of the Jail
here during the night and demanded
William Monroe, negro, charged with
criminal assault. on a show of strength
by the guards they finally dispersed.
Judge Hoke ordered troops to the jail
to-day.
The negro Monroe was to-day tried
convicted and sentenced to be hanged
on Sept. 49, in less than two hours
The jury was out one minute and
twenty seconds.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
THE MOB OUTWITTED.
sheriH with shotgun and subter-
fuge Saves Prisoner.

fuge Saves Prisoner.
Tuscaloosa, Ala, Aug. 15.-A mob OF
about fifty men entered the Jail before
daylight to-day determined to lynch
the negro Henry Pratt, charged with
attempted assault of Sallie Rice, a lit
tie white girl. The mob forced their
way up the steps into the first part of
the Jail used as a dwelling by the depu-
ties, and where the sheriff was sleep
ing. The mob demanded the keys TO
the part of the Jail containing the
prisoner, but the sheriff informed them
that the keys were locked up in the
safe in the sheriff's office. After some
parleying the sheriff secured loaded
shotgun. This apparently cowed the
mob and they left the Jail and dis
persed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
LIEUT.. wATTERsoN WEEDS.
His Bride the Niece of the Late Gen.
Casanova.

casanova.
Philadelphia. Aug. 15.-Lieut. Henry
Watterson. u. S. A, son of the Louis
vile journalist, and Miss Blanca Es-
ther Casanova, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. Juan j. Casanova, formerly of
Cuba, but now residing here, were
married here at noon to-day.
The bride is the niece of Gen. Cas-
anova, who was killed in battle dur
ing the Cuban Spanish war. She met
Lieut.. Watterson in Cuba soon after
the American forces landed on the ISL
a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
MORGAN's UNION.
Proposes to Make Interests of Labor
and Capital One.

and Capital One.
New York. Aug. 15.-The Press will
say tomorrow:
]. Pierpont Morgan has planned the
greatest labor union of the age-a
union of labor and labor's ally. capi-
tai. According to his plans, stock Of
the United States Steel Corporation
valued a tseveral millions of dollars at
par has been set aside for purchase at
inside figures by the 10000 men en-
ployed by the companies that make up
the great steel trust. 1t is contem-
plated to form this o-partnership be-
tween the shareholders and the EN-
ployes of the United States Steel Cor
poration.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
TYPoGRAPHIcAL CONVENTION.
Proposal for Adoption of Machine
Scale Defeated.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 15.-At to-
days session of the International
Typographical Union Convention the
remainder of the laws committee re-
port was disposed of. A proposition
looking to the adoption of piece scale
for machine work in all offices where
such is practicable. was defeated. and
the matter was left to the subordinate
unions. A committee of five was pro-
vided for to present plan to organize
the ladies anXiliaries
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
Boer Officers wounded.

Middleburg. Cape Coloney. Aug. 15.-
Col Gorringe had a successful engage
ment with Gen. Kritzinger and Com
mandants Erasmus, Pyper and Cachet.
near Steynsburg Aug. 10. Erasmus and
Cachet were mortally wounded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
Trnnrfer Won orgnnire.

Buffalo, NJ Y, Aug. 15.-The bag
gage and transfer agents to-day per-
fected an organization. c. w. Miller
of Buffalo was elected president, and s.
II. Bowman Of Richmond, Va, vice
president
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
shnrrltts' Appointment Certain.

Washington. Aug 15.-The appoint
ment of Mr.. Sharritts, now a member
of the board of general appraisers in
New York, TO be the American repre-
sentative on the international board to
deal with Chinese tariff affairs, is prac-
ucally determined upon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16

Pekin, Aug. 16.--The ministers of the
Powers have signed the preliminary
draft of the protocol in order to bind
their governments and to prevent fur
ther exchanges. They expect to sign
with the Chinese plenipotentlaries next
Tuesday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16

New York, Aug. 15.-The gunboat
Machias, fully provisioned for a run to
the isthmus, will be unable to leave
Hampton Roads to-day, as a heavy
storm is reported in the vicinity of
Cape Hatteras
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16

Atlantic city. N. j., Aug. 15.-The
American Protective Association to-
day elected c. A. Herman of Ohio right
worthy grand master and John G..
Smith Of Virginia worthy grand guard.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
scHLEY IN WASHINGTON.

His Business Connected with Conn
ing Court of Inquiry.
Washington. Aug. 15.-Admiral Win
field S. Schley arrived in the city to-
night from his home in New York on
business in connection with the COM
ing court of inquiry asked for by him
in regard to the Santiago campaign.
He was accompanied by. Mrs. SNley.
During his stay here the Admiral will
consult with Hon. Jeremiah Wilson and
his other attorneys as to the conduct
of the case.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16
Cotton Planters suffer.
A dispatch from Sharon saws:

A dispatch from Sharon says:
THE cotton planters of the South
are beginning to feel the effects of the
steel strike, according to advices re-
ceived here. The closing of the mills
of the steel hoop company cuts off
their main supply of cotton ties and
they seem willing to pay any price in
order to have sufficient supply when
the time comes to move cotton"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-08-16

CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
NOTED TRIAL
NEARLY OVER
Closing Arguments In Ross
chieter Murder Case.

PATERSON. y. J.. Jan. is-Thr
closing arguments % the counsel Ca
the Boaachister trial are being made
this morning The three defendants
Death. McAlilaterand Campbell look
81 more hopeful today 81 they heard
their side Of the case set cut b their
attorneys- a verdict IL not expect
81 before tonight
Ia the arguments on the BoaaehIet-
or case yesterday. the judge made n
sharp Interruption damaging 10 the
prisoners. Their attorney was max
ing the point that the prosecution
had failed TO prove an assault. Judge
Dixon broke IL, saying that the Jury
must not be miaied. and that " ehior-
nj had been placed IN the Eirl's
drinks. the poison we part u ths
assault
The defense then proceeded tn ar
que that the state had not proved
that choral had been administered
90 the girl, coutsndiuR that AeAllia-
ter had merely poured champagne
into her drinks. The hnekman,
gchultharpe vas denounced az a
man Of such low character that his
testimony should not be believed. n
was eontsnded that ~ hia evidence
was admitted. he should be made one
81 the defendants. His story, the
attorneys asserted, was not support
ed BY evidence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-01-18
SEEKING FRANCHISE FOR A
new ELECTRIC COMPANY

cd by tho Seattle Electric Company
are too high. both for light ana
power. That company has mon
upoly There 10 ample neI4 ia be
attic Tor two competing plants ana
each can make good prouta VITA re-
duced prices. Some people have
asked me. Il this a hold.up game to
make the Seattle Electric Company
buy sou OUT n is certainly not.
We are Ia this thing To do business
and are DESTROYS that council shall
TX eur franchise In such way that
consolidation with the Seattle Flee
tric Company shall be impossible II
had not been our intention to say
much about the matter until We
were ready 10 SO before the council.
bur a little publicity al this time
can do not especial harm. Then
later on We Wlll be prepared To FUR
uish sou with ali of the names Of
business men Interested IN this en-
terurise We want a franchise and
will 10 our best 90 secure one with
out delay
The Star has copy ~ the pro-
posed ordinance. which was handed
IN today. II provides Tor under
ground conduits with special prlvts
leses TO the city for she free use o.
the same. Restrictions regarding
the tearing up Of streets and tho
general conduct 81 business. with "a
$4,000 bond for the proper ebaery
nuee % these rastficu0us. are
prominent features 81 the ordinance.
which IL quite a lengthy document.