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GOODYEAR'S WORK WAS GOOD. \niNO had yestEhday rela 11VB TO THE BRUNSWICK BAR. ou, coint- of * Ue Hearlajf Decidedly in l-'avor of Col. Goodyear—Engineers Stroll icly Defend the line of Dynu ntiie Aceordilln to Col. Goodyear's I.),,,,*—lndication* That the Com mittee Favor* the Work Done. Y .-tiington, FetV 28.—The House Cotn i on Rivers and Harbors had a spe -rSiion to-day to hear from experts ue merits of the work which has been O ’ - on the outer bar at Brunswick by ( Goodyear under his contracts with t !„ government. This hearing was at the Ci station of some of the elements op - and to Col. Goodyear, and it was expect ed that the experts would say all sorts ( things against the feasibility of the Goouyear plan, but the outcome of the hearing was distinctly favorable, rattier th m unfavorable. i; n. Floyd King, who was at one time a sort of partner in the prolits with Col. Goodyear in the enterprise, but who, since h, has been out of it, has been lighting 1 1., proposition to continue the work, had asked for a hearing for himself, but t h, committee, failing, to see how he i c lod be consulted as he is not a citi zt n of Brunswick, and has no interest in t . work, refused to hear him. Chairman Burton and the committee did say, how , vi r, that he might lile any papers he de sired and that they ivould hear from any reputable engineers whose opinions they might consider of value. Gen. Dutfieid of th> geodetic and coast survey was one o: ihose who appeared at the instance of King. He talked at some length on the subject, the principal point of his con tention being that the water at Bruns wick could now be obtained by dredging alone without the assistance,of ihe dyna mite' on the Goodyear plan. He said he had no personal knowledge of the recent surveys or what they showed. H. C. Ripley, a noted engineer, who has long been familiar with the bar and with tin work done on it, gave valuable testi mony in support ot Col. Goodyear and his theory. He said that Col. Goodyear had undoubtedly demonstrated the practica bility and value of the use of dynamite, and attributed the success of his work there to its use as a preliminary to the dredging. Mr. Ripley was for some time connected with the surveys of the work and he gave some to controvert against those which had been given by Gen. Duffleld, and by which he sought to show that by dredging alone under government auspices 'the work could have been done cheaper than it had under the existing contracts. He showed that not merely a small channel had been cleared, but that the Whole face of the bar had 1 been deep ened, involving the removal of over 900,- 000 cubic yards. Frdf Louis M. Haupt, one of the most eminent engineers in the country, who is a member of the Nicaragua Canal Com mission, went into the matter at some length. He strongly defended the use of dynamite, according to Col. Goodyear’s methods, and showed from the figures of the different government surveys that wa ter had been secured at Brunswick at 9 per cent, of what it had cost the govern ment engineers at other points on the South Atlantic coast. In other words, that Col. Goodyear had secure,! results at a saving to the government of 91 per cent. Capt. Gillette, who has general charge of the work, said that he hud studied the different reports as thoroughly as he could and it was evident that in the two pinees where Col. Goodyear had used dy namite, at Brunswick and at Aransas Bass there had followed a notable deep ening in the water over the bars. He had no persona) knowledge of Ihe efficacy of dynamite, though he was not inclined io believe it ns valuable as Col. Goodyear claimed. He, however, disclaimed any knowledge on that point. The committee came l to no decisions, al though the questions asked by members were clearly favorable to Col. Goodyear’s work. Hon. W. M. Toomer of Wayeross Is here In the interest of employers of convict la bor in Southern Georgia, who are opposed to Ihe passage of the bill prohibiting the transportation of the products of convict labor from one state to another. While the Committee on Labor of the House has agreed upon a report favorable on one of these bills, the opposition that has sprung up against them is so ationg that there may be a further consideration. It is possible that there may yet be an amendment exempting lumber and naval stores, coal and other products of tile labor of Southern convicts, aa it is argued, that very few. if any of those come in eontaet with the products of free labor. It seqjns that of the five bills pending in the House, two have gone to the Judiciary Commit lee, two to the Commerce Committee, and one to the Committee on Labor. Congressman Brantley will make an ef fort to-morrow to have all of these bills go to someone committee, so that those who desire to be heard on the merits of the question will not be put to the incon v<nience of several trips to Washington. Judge Griggs has extended to Admiral T-lewey on the part of the people of Al bany an invitation to attend the Chautau nuo. The Admiral said he would like very much to be able to attend, but said his other engagements would make it im possible. Senator Clay has given notice that he will deliver a speech on the Philippine qui -tion to-morrow. I.o\ EJOV FILES ANSWER. The Former Secretary Sny* Mr. Frick* Averment* Are True. * Pittsburg, Feb. 28.—Francis F. T. Ijove joy. former secretary of the Carne_gie Stce) Company, Limited, and one of the defendants in the suit of H. C. Frick . gainst the steel company to determine thi value of his holdings In said company, hied his answer to-day. It admits that Mr. Frick’s averments are true; joins in i' tying that the plaintiff be held to have 'll t ights and privileges of n member, and c ks, as one "with clean hands, unlnffii • ed by fear or favor, jo be regarded as • nominal defendant only." SEVEN RESf IEB AT SEA. Token Front the Snritli Ei. NYnrtl Off Frying Pun Lightship. New York, Feb. 28.—The Morgan Line t< airier El Paso, from New Orleans, has arrived here, having on board Capt. H. E. Somers and seven men rescued Monday >IT Frying Pan lightship from the sink ing schooner Sarah E. Ward of Philadel phia, bound from Charleston, S. C., for Ne.v York. The schooner left Charleston hi si Friday and encountered fearful gales and enormous seas which nearly washed 'll hands overboard. The crew spent Sun- Jay night In hitter cold in the rigging and ware taken off Monday morning. Dr. .lulln 11. Murphy Dent!. Cincinnati, Feb. 28.—Dr. John B. Mur -I'hy, for twenty-four years a practicing Physician In Cincinnati, died this after noon of heart fullure. He wus for many Jcat's of Miami Medical College and a lending lecturer all of his life In that In stitution. CLASSIFYING THE CASUALITIES (Continued from First Page.) of casualties was 12.824, of which 2,319 were added during the last fortnight. Ten of the eleven Scotch regiments lost about 2 (>.jt> men, and eight of the Irish regiments -MPO. Then come the Gioucesters and N'orthumberlands, while of nearly 200 col onials the Royal Canadians lost 121 and the \ ictoria mounted contingent 26. The casualties are classified thus: Killed, 1,- K3; wounded, 6,838; missing, 3,173; disease, 830. HER MAJESTY’S COMittATI LATIONS. Message* Which Were Passed Be iween London anti Africa. London, Feb. 28.—1n her dispatch to Lord Roberts, following the announce ment of the surrender of Gen. Cronje, her majesty said: "Accept for yourself and for all under your command my warmest congratula tions on this splendid news. Lord Roberts replied as follows: “All under tny command are deeply grateful for your majesty's most gracious mess age. Congratulations from their Queen are an honor the soldiers dearly prize." Gen. Buffer has wired his thanks to the Queen for her telegram of “gracious sym pathy and encouragement.” REOPENED A PRETORIA HANK. It Whs Brought About Through Good Office* of Americans. London, March I.—The Daily Mail says: "The reopening of Robinson’s Bank in Pretoria is due to the good offices of Mr. Hay, United States Secretary of State; Mr. Choate and Adelbert Hay, the Amer ican, consul at the Transvaal capital. When President Kruger closed the bank he tried to commandeer the British staff, and on their refusal to comply he threat ened with expulsion. Adelbert Hay sent the protest of the manager of the bank to Lord Salisbury through Mr. Choate, with the result that President Kruger lib erated the bank’s staff and restored the commandeered gold.” AN ARMISTICE AT COLENSO. Until Sides Removed Their NVonntleti and nurietl Their Dealt. Colenso, Monday, Feb. 26.—Yesterday an armistice was agreed upon, and both sides removed their wounded and buried their dead. The Boers lost heavily in, attacking and many were killed among the trees. Severe musketry fire was resumed last evening. It was started by the acci dental discharge of a rifle. It is reported that there are 100 Boers near Knnersdale. , THE QUEEN DEEPLY CONCERNED. Telegraph* Gen. Ruller 'Regarding the Death of Irish Soldier*. London, Feb. 28. —The Queen has tele graphed Gen. Buffer as follows; “I have heard with the deepest concern the heavy losses sustained by my brave Irish soldiers and I desire to express my sympathy and admiration of the splen did qualities they have exhibited through out these trying operations.” Proceeded to Darkly West. Kimberley, Feb. 27.—C01. Peekman, with a mounted force and a Maxim, proceeded to Barkiy West, where he was warmly welcomed. He left a strong guard, and then proceeded to Longtarxlst, Wlndsor ton and Klipdam. There were rumors of Boers in the neighborhood* but no dem onstration occurred. Additional List of Casualties. London, Feb. 28.—Lord Roberts has for warded an additional list of the British casualties during the three days’ fighting at Paardeberg, showing twelve killed, eighty-two wounded and four missing, anil including seven officers and four Cana dian privates wounded. floors Offer to Surrender. London, March I.—A special dispatch from Cape Town, dated Tuesday, 6a ye: “The Boers at Barkiy East have offer ed to surrender on condition that the safe ty of the rebel Dutch is assured. The British, however, insist on an uncondi tional surrender.” GOING TO SEE CUBA. Secretary of War Root anti Party Leave Washington Friday, Washington, Feb. 28.—Secretary Root to-day announced his intention of making a flying trip to Cuba and will leave here Friday. He wishes to personally examine present conditions in the island. The party will consist of Secretary Root, Mrs. Root, Miss Root, Edward Root, Col. Carter, assistant adjutant general; and W. S. Doursey, private secretary to Sec retary Root. The original plan was to in clude Porto Rico on the trip, but this idea was abandoned owing to the lack of time. AT THE SEA’S MERCY. steamer Whitney Broke Her Shaft NNhile Going to Havana. Havana. Feb. 28,—The Morgan Line steamer Whitney, which left Key West Feb. 24 for Havana, had a thrilling ex perience. Sac broke her shaft and was completely at the mercy of a heavy sea. Only by the greatest good fortune did she keep clear of the reefs. Yesterday at daybreak she was sighted by the German steamer Pioneer, from Mobile for Havana, which took her in tow and went with her to Cardenas. The Whitney will -be brought to Havana to morrow. _ SEARCHING FOR LOST STEAMER. Spanish Steamer Minerva Some where at Sea Without Cool. Norfolk. Va„ Feb. 28.-The revenue cut ter Onondaga, which has been searching for the Spanish steamer Minerva, which Is somewhere at sett without coal, passed In the Capes to-day. hut immediately went out again. The Minerva was found at sea by the British steamship Parana, which after lowing the Spaniard for som instance, was forced by stormy weather io a handon Iter. The Minerva was bound io Baltimore with iron ore. CAPT. FRENCH TO SAVE CARGO. Leaves Norfolk With a Crew for the Wreek of Ephraim anti tuna. Norfolk, Va., Feb. 28.—Capt. W. 11. French and crew of twenty-five wreckers left here this morning for ihe eastern shore to save the cargo of lumber car ried by the schooner Ephraim end Anna, now going to piece near Cape Charles. Five thousand feet of lumber has Is- >n washed from the schooner, but it is thought the 190,009 feet remaining cun be saved. THE MORNING NEWS, THURSDAY, MARCH 1. 1900. PRESIDENT EARNING HIS PAY. WORKING OVER TIRE TO TUftß Ills PARTY IX HARMONY. Certain Senators Require Executive Influence to Get Them to Compre hend the Merits of the Hiiy-I'nun cefote Treaty—Private Consulta tions at the White House “After the Sun Goes Dow it**—Arthur Se wull a W arm Advocate of the Hun lia-Payne Subsidy Kill. Washington, Feb. 28. President McKin ley is earning his salary these days in his efforts to harmonize the discordant elements in his party. The eight-hour law does not apply to him. for if it did he would have a large bill against Uncle Som for overtime. In addition to the morning and afternoon consultations, he is obliged lo have with the members of his party, he is also required to hold fre quent night sessions with the leading friends of the administration. It is at these evening and afternoon consultations that much of the important executive business is transacted. When the President desires to have a private interview with n member of the House or Senate he seldom selects the busy hours of the morning for confidential business. With so many conflicting questions pend ing before Congress, the President is obliged to exercise the greatest wisdom and discretion in selecting his partners for these strictly confidential evening con sultations. Require Executive Influence. There are certain senators who seem to require an extra dose of executive influ ence to enable them to fully comprehend the merits of the pending Hay-Pauncefote treaty. There are others who catvnot rec oncile their inborn belief in the protec tive theory with the President’s advo cacy of a free trade policy with Porto Rico. All of these great questions require executive explanation in order to keep the party lines unbroken, if possible, and the President is forced to use his most persuasive powers to keep the threatened bolters in the straight and narrow path of r>arty discipline. It is sometimes nec essary for him to send into the enemy’s country and draft substitutes to assist in sustaining the policy of the administra tion. The details necessary to carry out the presidential desires can he arranged with greater feality and more acceptable to all concerned, in a private consulta tion at the White House “after the sun goes down.” Sewall Not n Possibility. Mr. Arther Sewall, who was a candi date for Vice President on the Bryan ticket in the last campaign, has placed himself outside the list of possibilities as Mr. Bryan's running 'mate a second time by boldly announcing himself in favor of the Hanna-Payne subsidy bill. He is here now’ looking after his interests In that bill and is using whatever influences he may possess to further its passage. Asa builder of sea-*going ships and n be liever in a subsidized American merchant marine, Mr. Sewall is as objectionable to the conscientious Bryanites as if he were a pronounced gokfbug. In this connection it is said that there are other prominent Democrats heretofore numbered among the opponents of the subsidy bill, who have recently received new light on the subject and are now ex erting their influence ift its behalf. The most stubborn and potent antagonism to jhe bill is sfaid to have originated on the Pacific coast, and extended eastward through ail those states traversed by the railroad system controlled directly or in directly by the great Northwest magnate, James F. Hill. Hill Working: for Subsidy Kill. It is understood lihat Hill’s system was negotiating with Russia and Japan for the establishment of anew line of steam ers to San Francisco, which were to have exclusive connection with the railroads. Recent developments 4n connection with the rhilippine problem have brought about a suspension of the aforesaid negotiations, and the Hid interests all down the line are energetically at work to secure the early passage of the subsidy bill, which they opposed with equal vigor a short time ago. Tt is the withdrawal of the Hill ojposi tion to the hill which has largely influen ced its prospect of success during the present Congress. For political reasons and in the interests of certain members of the House who desire to vote for the bill it is deemed advisable not to force the measure to a final conclusion in the House until next winter, after the Con gressional elections are over. The passage of the bill in the Senate, and the friendly regard for it in 1 fhe House will render its concurrence by the latter body smooth sailing. Circumstances may require some change in the schedule as here outlined, but this is the scheme as at present understood by those who are directly interested in the subsidy bill be coming a law. CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT. Scnsn t lonnl Arrest or Former De puty Poatnumter at Marion. Columbia, S. C. Feb* 28.—Leonard R. Owens, former deputy postmaster at Ma rion and appointed to the postmastership several months ago. was arrested this evening on the charge of embezzlement. The affidavit was made by Postofflce In spector Moyer; The shortage is said to be in the thousands. Owens waived examina tion. numbers of prominent Democrats go ing on his bond. The affair is inexplica ble as he has l>orne an excellent reputa tion and belongs to an influential family. IMPORTANT CRIMINAL TRIALS. Seven Men Charged With the A*an *l unt ion of a Farmer. Columbia, 3. C., Feb. 28.—One of the meat important criminal trials in this state in years has hern In progress in Lexington for five days and argument is now in extra venir had to be drawn to get a Jury. During the trial the dispensary has been closed by order of ihe Judge. Seven white men re charged with the assassination of a prosperous farmer named Bowers. It Is alleged that they wished to get Bower’s land and he would not sell. All are men of property. WOIND PROVED * FATAL. Jacob Furtli Killed by Alexander Cawthnn ut Selina. Selma, Ala., Feb. 28.—Jacob Furth of New York, representing a brewers supply house of that city, died at 6 o’clock this evening as the re sult of a pistol shot wound in flicted this morning by Alexander Oaw tiion, partner in a drug company here. The men had a controversy over a glass of Uthia water. Cut a Neuro’s Throat. Columbus, Oa., Feb. 28.—Cleveland Jones, a young white man, cut the throat of Jim Wright, a negro, to-night. Wright to badly hurt. The police are looking for Jones. PERUNA CURES (HBAD.THROAT j*F* •' \ BROACH IA TATA RRHaf/Wngs f vMIMIaIIII) stomach / KIDNE.YS&BLADDFR v PELVIC ORGANS Booker T. Washington h a a n v * medicine that has improved me as much as Peruna. For catarrh it is certainly a blessing.’’ HEAVY DAMAGE SLITS. \ Budget of New* From fhe Tltrlvin*;- < apitol of Wore. Wayeross, GTa., Feb. 28.—C. R. Jordon, formerly baggage master on the Plant System, has entered suit through his at torneys, Toomer & Reynold' l , against the Savannah. Floridta and Western Rail way Company for $25,000 for alleged in juries received in a passenger train wreck at Valdosta last October. Guy 11. Bowen, a negro mail clerk, en ters suit for $15,000 on account of injuries received at the same time. The cases will be heard in the Valdosta City Court next week. A special communication of Wayeross Lodge, 305 F. & A. M-, will be held on March S, at 8 p. m., for the purpose of installingofficers for the ensuing term. The District Deputy Grand Master will be present. D. J. Craw lay is worshipful master, and J. T. Myers is secretary. Miss Gussie Sharpe gave i delightful G o’clock luncheon to a number of her friends yesterday afternoon Miss Maggie Crowley entertained last night about 50 of her friends with a pro gressive “up jinks’’ party. Dr. G. R. Thigpen has eosl his interest in the Gypsy Lumber Company, on the Brunswick and Western Railroad, to his partner, Dr. John M. Spence of Wares boro. Prof. J. H. Deo kins, who was reported so very,lll yesterday, is mu h bett r and hopes are entertained for his early recov ery. Mr. John W. MoLoury died Saturday at his home in Florence, S. C. He was the father of E. M. McLaury and Mrs. J. H. Gillon of this city. DOTS FROM DOLGLAS. Aug ust a and Yaldoatn linilroutl. Other Yew* Items. Douglas, Ga., Feb. 28.—Mrs. Winnie V. Sellers has purchased the mercantile in terest of T. S. Deen of the firm of T. S. Deen & Son, of this city. Mr. O. F. Deen will continue in the business. The new firm will be Sellers & Deen. Contractor Darling of Wayeross is erect ing a commodious new depot for the Way cross Air Line. Railroad in this city, at the crossing of Walnut street. The Augusta and Valdosta Railroad, to cross the Air Line at Dougins, will have to curve about five miles out of the way after leaving Broxton. This means an ad ditional expense of $40,000, rolling stock in cluded, and President James expects strong financial aid from Douglas capital ist and those Interested, If they de sire the road, otherwise the new road will cross the Air Line four or five miles west of Douglas, and our people cannot afford sneh a result. This contemplated new road is backed by Capital and brain, and Capt. James knows no such word as fail. It will develop one of the finest limbered and farming sec tions of Georgia and add thousands of dol lars to tiie value of realty—especially that of Douglas—should It cross here. Mrs. dB. P. Johnson, formerly of this city, but now of Columbia, S. C., Is visit ing her parents. Editor and Mrs. James M. Freeman, of this city. WARNING ATLANTA SINNERS. SalvatloiilNtft Tell Theater Goers Tlmt They Are Going to Hell. Atlanta, Feb. 28.—The patrons of the Columbia Theater have been greatly An noyed of late by the Salvation Army pass ing the front entrance and shouting to those going in, “You’re going to hell; paying 50 cents to go to hell.” The po lice notified the Salvationists to desist, but they assert that the right to warn any one that is going to perdition, and that they will repeat the p rformance to-mor row night, in which event they will all be arrested. Sam Lark, a respectable white man, was arrested to-day, charged with having demolished the furniture of Mrs. L. W. Doolittle last Saturday while the family was out visiting, and then setting fire to the house. Dirk is said to have nursed a gievance against the family because of an alleged slight offered him. DEATH W J. T. GOOY. He W as Well Known ninl Aery Popu lar ut (olumbiiw. Columbus, Ga., Feb. 28.—.Mr. J. T. Gody, head clerk at L. A. Scarbrough’* grocery store and a gentleman widely known through this section of Georgia, died to day of Bright’s disease. He <ame here from Stewart county ten year* ago, and was very popular, lie leaves a wife and four children and seven brothers and one sister. He was a member of St. Luke's Church, and l>elong<d to a number of se cret orders. He leaves SII,OOO insurance. The funeral occurs t .-morrow morning. SIX 111 NItHKI) HAI.ES MOLD. Mill eilgevl lie** Last lllg Cotton Deal Consummated at U%c, MiHedgeville, Ga., Feb. 28.—The last big cotton <k*al for this county was consum mated in this city io-day,when Mr. George C. Smith bought frpm Mr. Samuel Evan* 800 bales of cotton that Mr. Evan* has stored away in warehouse. Mr. Smith paid 9V* cents round for this lot cotton, which is the highest price, square cotton has brought in this < ity during this sea son. A Florida < orporntion. Tallahassee, Fla.. Feb. 28. Florida House Building and lx>an Assovlptlon of Jacksonville, with a capital of $500,000, was incorporated here to-day. The Incorporat ors are J. M. I>es Roches, H. C. Hace and P. A. Holt. A roll Itinlmp He n Ilf* y Dying. Dubuque, la., Feb. 28u—Archbishop Hen nessy is sinking rapidly. His death l* ay. pec ted during the night. SENATORIAL SEATS AT STAKE. SOME CONTEST?* TO HF. FOI GUT OUT IN THE COMING CAMPAIGN. Mr. dnltlKiion to He Senator Itnoon* Opponent. Hut \\ nsliln K ion Opin ion Favor* (lie Senator’* Chance*. Senator Butler** StriiKKle a Des perate One—Tlie Ala ln um Contest A (true ting Attention Senator Chandler Won’t Seriinihlc. Washington, Feb. 28.-A number of in teresting senatorial fights are now in pro gress. There are at least a dozen mem bers of the Senate whose seats are to be contested during the coming campaign. in Georgia, (Senator Bacon has a fight on his hands, his principal opponent be ing Fleming dußignon of Savannah. Throughout the state of Georgia Mr. du- Bignon has a large following, and his friends are confident that he will be able to replace Senator Bacon. .On the other hand, Senator Bacon's supporters and a large conservative element in the state take an entirely different view of the sit uation. Senator Bacon’s prominence- In the Senate, won by hard work and distinguish ed ability, will probably outweigh the per sonal popularity of Mr. dußignon. Sena tor Bacon has now reached the point In his senatorial career where he Is able to wield greater influence In behalf of his state than an entirely new man. At this end of the line it seems that Mr. du- Bignon’s recognized ability and personal popularity will have u very hard job to succeed Senator Badon in the coming con tests. In North Carolina, Senator Butler Is to have a desperate struggle to succeed him self. He has announced himself as a can didate for re-election, and is pulling every wire in sight to retain his seat in the Sen ate. He was originally elected by a com bination of Republicans and Populists and he hopes to be returned by the uniting of the same forces. His campaign is to be fought on the issue of the proposed con stitutional amendment relative to suffrage and if the Democrats win. State Chairman Simmons will probably succeed him in the Senate. ■Senator Chilton of Texas is having n sever tussle to succeed himself as a roo reaen-tative from Texas. His principal op ponent is the picturesque Joe Bailey of the House. Bailey retired from the lead ership of the minority In the House to make his contest for the Senate, and ho is pointing all his efforts to realize his senatorial ambitions. Senator Shoup of Idaho is to have an either contest with former Senator Fred Dubois, the brilliant young free silver Republican who left the Republican party in company with Senator Teller, four years ago. In Arkansas Senator Berry is to have n contest, with Gov. Jones ns his oppon ent, and tlie Senator Is now stumping the state in his own behalf. . One of the most Interesting contests is that now in progress in Alabama by the venerable and distinguished Senator Mor gan, who Is having a severe struggle to prevent Gov. Johnson from stealing hU senatorial toga. Both candidates have hosts of friends in the state and the mein charge against Morgan is that he has held the senators hip too long. In Tennessee the announcement l>y Sen ator Turley that he will not be a candi date for re-eleotion has led to the ap pearance of a host of aspirant* for sena torial honors. Gov. Benton McMillan, for merly a member of the House, is again irainingHor the senatorial race and hopes to succeed. Senator Turley’s declination to remain in the Senate is something of a surprise, as he has just commenced to grow’ and display marked ability as a lawyer and a valuable legislator. Senator Cullom, who prides himself on his personal resemblance to Abraham Lin coln. has a troublesome fight on his hands In Illinois. Gbv. Tanner is an applicant for membership in tho Senator Club, and he is putting up a stubborn and deter mined fight to prevent the election of “Oom” Shelby Cullom. fn West Virginia Senator Steve ES kln? will have considerable difficulty in obtaining a re-election. Owing to legis lative districting of the state by the Dem ocrat**—a gerrymander which cannot he changed until after the new census of the stale has been completed—the T/eg'!*- lature may be controlled by the Demo crats. although the state may give its presidential electors to the Republican ticket. Senator Chandler is also a candidate for re-election, after serving eighteen years j in the Senate. He says he does not pro- 1 pose to enter into a scramble, hut he ! stands 1n a receptive attitude and will do | what he can to a id six more years to his service in the Senate. Senator Thurston of Nebraska has an nounced that he will not he a candidate for re-election, And Assistant Secretary of War Mctklcjohn is anxious to succeed him The vacancy caused by the death of Senator Hayward, now temporarily I filled by the appointment of Senator Al- j len, also, will come before the Nebraska I Legislature at Its next mooting. ShouM the Democrais carry that stale through | fusion With the Populists, now Beern* j probable, the Republican* will he deprived ! of two scats in the Senate on which they had counted. Should the state go Demo cratic it is said that William J. Bryan will be sent to the Senate, If he l* again defeated for the presidency. Senator Tillman will also ask the South Carolina Legislature next fall to give him six more years in the Senate. The pres ent indication* are that he will encoun. ter no serious opposition. His recent course in the Senate ha Increased his popularity al home and the prominent committee assignments he received at new deal of the minority renders him ail the more valuable to his state. Senator Nelson of Mini*eaota, Senator Frye of Main©, Senator Warren of Wy. oming, Senator Hoar of Massachusetts and Senator McMillan of Minnesota will also engage in senatorial contests, and indications are that they will succeed the twelve*. in Montana Senator Tom Carter haa a big fight on his hands, and the oiftcome will d<*i>eiMi largely upon the result of the Clark Investigation now going on in the Sena te. Senator Baker of Kansas, Senator Mc- Bride of Oregon and Senator Wet more of Rhode Island arc also scheduled tu> have a contest lo succeed themselves. S HE \\ ILL STIC K. Judge \llen Fort Dl*elnlin* Inten tion of Wltlidrawing. Macon. Oa., Feb. 2S.—Judge Allen Fort sad here to-day that h<> has no intention of withdrawing from the congressional race in the Third, that he is in to a fin ish. reports to the contrary notwithstand- Quitninn** HlglieMt l’rlce. Quitman. Go.. Feb. 28.—C. A. Brux paid 9 1-1 tl cents for a lot of cotton to-day. This Is the highest price paid for cation here in a number of years. Miami’* Nw Postmaster. Washington, Feb. 28.—The President to day nominated F. A. Root to be postmas ter at Miami, Fla. t FOX HINTING IN GREAT BRITAIN. Sonic Stntlntlc* Showing the Magni tude of tlie Sport. Some of the fox hunting statistics, says Forest and Stream, will give a partial Idea of the magnitude- of the sport in Great Britain at the present day. Of stag hounds there are in Great Britain 487 cou ples, and of these the Devon and Somer set hunt have fifty couples, the greatest number used by one hunt. The master of them is the Karl of Coventry. To Ireland 111 are credited, while Scotland has none. In fofehounds the greatest numerical strength appears, there being 6.215 couples owned by the differ* nt hunts In England, and of these the Biackmore Volt* hunt leads In the number owned, ninety couples being credited to it. Scotland has rela tively the Insignificant number of 365 cou ples. fifty-seven of which belong to the hum of the Duke of Buecleugh. Ire land has 895 couples, the Month hunt own ing the greatest number of couples—sixty four. Harriers are also strong in numbers, hut they vary a great deal in size and “sorti ness,’’ as a general resemblance in typo and breed characteristics is termed. They are classified as stud-book, cross-bred, pure, modern. Welsh, mixed and old Eng lish harriers and dwarf foxhounds and southern cross harriers, with foxhound cross, harriers and beagle cross, black and tan and old southern, harriers and small foxhounds, the extreme variation In hlghf of the packs, enumerated being f;om 16 to 28 inches. Of this very variable lot, classed as harriers, England has 2,025 cou ples, Scotland the small number of 67 cou ples. and Ireland has 391 couples. As to beagles; they seemingly afe- out of favor in Ireland and Scotland, no packs being credited to those countries, though England has of them 746 couples. Thus the list gives the large total of 11,- 302 couples of nil kinds of hounds used In packs, and afford* data from which to gain an idea of the magnitude of the fox hunting interests which are maintained by thn s?>orismert of Great Britain. These packs ate hunted from two to four days a week in proper season, as a general rule, and this in turn necessitates the main tenance of large stables of horses to prop erly mount tho master, huntsmen and whips of fhe various packs. Frequently, when hunting, one or two horsey are held In reserve for them. Many such stables have from 50 to 100 horses. A notable feature of the sport is the sus tained and enthusiastic interest and active participation in it by its devotee* from youth to advanced age. The passing of the yt-ars neither lessens their hunting ar dor nor impairs their stamina arid dash in the difficult cross-country riding after the swift hounds. A case in point, one of many, is tfiat of John Crazier, master of the Biencartiro hunt at present, as he has been for the last sixty years. lie succeeded his father as master In 1839. At his nge men arc more prone to the tell ing of what they have done than to l>e up and doing with the best In the activities of sport. Wire fencing in n number of section* of Great Britain offers a serious modern problem for <he hunters, for it interferes to a serious extent with the riding and best enjoyment of tho sport. A long purse, however, is a great aid in such matters, and it Is suggested that the hunts pay for the taking down of the wire fences in the fall and the putting up of them in the spring. There is less friction between farmer and hunter in England than there is hetwven the some classes in America, though when crops are ridden over in the former country, which is not a common l uident. there is likely to be dissatisfac tion at the act. Htill, no das* is more opposed 1 o unnecessary damage to the farmers’ interests than the hunters them selves. THE LADYSMITH LYRE. Joke* (racked Iletvreen < 'nation Shot*, to Relieve the Siege’* Mo notony. From the London Times. The Volksstem of Pretoria for Dec. 9 publishes some extracts from a number of the Jjadysmlth Lyre—a Journal (largely of imaginary events, as is punningly sug gested by its title) published in the be leaguered town to divert the occupants— which evidently reached the Boers through the agency of Mr. Lynch. The extracts consist of the “Diary of a CUizen.’’ and Includes the following items; Nov. 9.—Tremendous battle to-day. Enor moiw victory. Enemy's losses prodigious. Fifth Lancer* galloped two Maxims up to Limit hill and then trotted back; Boers followed, when up Jumped Liverpool reg iment and shot 600. Boer cavalry charged up Observation! hill, tripped over wire, then un Jumped fhxlidh Rifles and shot 600. Dublin Fusiliers drew enemy across l>*icester Post, when up jumper! Leicester Regiment and shot 600 r Gordon High landers surrounded, when up rode Sir George and all surrendered. One gun and seven wagons of ammunition captured. Glorious day. Nov. 10.—Yesterday better than ever. FINE GRADES OF WHISKIES. WHISKIES. WHISKIES. The R. G. Whiskey gallon $2.00 Glendale Whiskey gallon $2.50 Crystal Spring Whiskey gallon $3.00 Golden Wedding Whiskey gallon $3.50 IN CASES OF \2 LARGE BOTTLES: The Antediluvian Whiskey bottled by Osborne of New York $16.50 The Peerless Whiskey bottled In bond in Henderson, Ky $13.00 The Peoria Whiskey bottled In bond by Clark Brothers $12.00 Meredith Rye Whiskey, bottled at their distillery In Ohio $11.50 Golden Wedding Whiskey, our bottling $9.50 LIPPMAN BROTHERS, Lippman Block, - - - Savannah, Ga. 9are-Bloff killed by Prince of Wales’ birth day salute. Eleven trains full of Boers left for Pretoria. Nov. 11.—Bi tter and better. Joubert kill ed by birthday salute. Nov. 12. —Joubert has sent into Sir George White to borrow tall hat for Bloff’s funeral. Nov. 13.—F'lOtY has come in to borrow tall hat for Joubert’s funeral. Nov. 14. -Gen. French has twice been seen in Ixtdysmlth disguised nt a Kaffir, Nov 18. Bad mu s. Seems Roller went up hill near Kimberley lo reconnoiter. where captured with fifty men. Nov. 19.—Worse and worse. Seems Dul ler went up Table mountain to plan de fenses of Cape Town In case of Boer at in< k Thick fog came down on 1 Buller not been, seen since. Nov. 20. Mjsfortunes never come* singly. 11. M. S. Powerful rnn aground in at tempting to come up Klip river; feared total loss. Nov. 21.—Hear good authority that gun ner of Long Tom hr Dreyfus. Nov. 22.—Dreyfus rumor confirmed. Nov. 23.—Hear good authority that gun* ner of Long Tom is Russian. Nov. 21 Ounner of Long Tom beloved <o he Eskimo. Nov. 26.—80er broke Sabbath, firing on our bathing parties. Relievo they so in furiated by sight of people washing that quite forgot it was Sunday. Locfi Ii ties. Gen. Joubert has acknowledged with thnnks the receipt of a locomotive. Whisky Is selling at 35s u bottle. The Army Service Corps are wailing until 'he price is £2 before disposing of the bottles In stock. They desire that tiie garrison should have an opportunity of contributing indirectly to the cost of the 230 head of transport oxen presented to the Boers the other day. The Boer losses at Moot river are attrib uted to cold water. Rather than face this unfamiliar element the enemy fell upon the “long assegais" of the Twelfth lan cers. “Nasty Knocks” Is Ihe name of the new Fbver gun that < lnily shells the new battery designed by Col. Knox. The Boers, according to Ihe local as tronomers. havo commandeered the Dog star and are using it as a signaling bal loon. Its ascent watched every even ing by a breathless crowd on the flats north of Bulwan, “MALAYS” AT CAPE TOWN. Mahometan Descendants of the Slaves of the Dutchmen. From the London Mall. descendants of the slaves of the Dutchmen of two hundred years ago, who were brought to Cape Town from tha Dutch .East Indies, form to-day a very appreciable portion of the population of t’npt Town, and have spread thence to all the more Important towns of South Africa. They are known as Malays, and wher ever they go. whatever they do. they are acknowledged to in' a thrifty, peaceful, in telligent. sober and highly loyal race. Malays are all Mahometans. They have their own “Hadjles” or priests and -on form to certain religious customs of their own. which mark them out distinctly from worshippers of any other religion. One of the first things that strke the newcomer In Cape Town Is the unique and curious costume of the Malay women. They are very slightly brown in col. r. hardly darker than an average Italian. They always have the most beautiful, liquid, pleading almond eyes, with de p brown pupils and exquisitely drawn lashes. They wear a fully starched print dress, sticking out all around on a sort of crino line foundation, which makes them yard* in circumference. Across the body Is a * brilliant colored handkerchief, and an equally brightly hued one covers the head and is crossed beneath ihe chin. On the bet are wooden clogs, or ‘ pat tens.” with a knob that Axes Itself be tween Ihe great toe and the next. When a Malay walks across Ijongmarkct or Borg street, with its cobblestones, her foot go clipplty clop, like the sound of a French peaeant’s sabots^ The Malay men are nearly all cab driv ers, fishermen, or plasterers. They earn good wages, and usually only work about four days a week. During the other three days they make a holiday, ami go picnick ing in a bucolic. Utopian sort of way out to Kalk Bay, Wynberg or Goftotantla. The men all seem to dress alike—neat serge suits, the Invariable rod fez, and patent shoes—for they are inordinately proud of their small feet. If the Malay in question lx* a coachman*—and they are expert In looking after the horses, fat tening them with sugar, which make* them sleek—then he often wears over the fez a curious big straw hat, with a huge brim and a steeple crown, which is, aa ll where, the badge of his profession. The Malays have their own mosque in Cape Town. It is situated in Long street, near Green market square, and Is discern ible a long way off by reason of its mina rets and cupola. Here the “hadjle” calls the faithful to “muezzin” every night, and prays with his face toward Mecca. The Malay women are nearly all twash erwomen, and, in fact, they have practl cally a monopoly of th#* laundry profess ion throughout South Africa. Their me thods are primitive in, the extreme, and their charges are very high. They Just leat the cloths on flat ston< s in a running stream, with an added modicum of soft soap. The result Is disastrous to any fine linen; but the Malay washerwoman is an extraordinary independent sort of per son, and if you grumble she just tells you to get your washing done better. This she knows to l** impossible, so you have perforce to submit to ruined linen and ex tortionate charges. Periodically a contingent of Malaya charter a ship wherewith to proceed from ('ape Town to lJeyrotM, in order to make their devotional pilgrimage to Mecca. All of them do it once in their lives. It is curiously suggestively Eastern to bg told by one’s washerwoman one morning that Hhe. haw transferred her business temporarily to someone else while she goes to Mecca, as every gcol Mahometan should and does. The pilgrim age* takes about two years and costs a deal of money but the Malays are thrifty and sober people and form a very impor tant factor in the population of Cape Colony. They are Immensely loyal to the Queen, and celebrate her birthday with great re joicings. Great Britain has no more faith ful adherents and upholders than the Ma lays of South Africa* 5