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8 TO-NIGHT’S CONTEST WILL DECIDE SOUTHERN COLORED CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER WILL STAND READY TO DEFEND THE TITLE. BOTH WILL TAKE A LITTLE EXERCISE TO'DAY. CONTEST WILL BE ACCORDING TO MARQt IS OF QI EENSBI RY RI LES. Both Hlooil mid Fernon Are In Splendid Form and It Will Re the Tautest llont That Hu Been Polled Off In Savannah In Many Months. Advance Sale Promises a Large Attendance—Men Will Fight for lO and IHI Per Cent, of the Pnmc. Many Relieve That the Bout Will Go the Limit. The principals in to-nights fistic con test at the Savannah Athletic Club discarded gloves and punching bags when they wound up their day’s work yesterday, and will take a rest to-day, only engaging in a little light exer cise during the morning. Ferguson found many of his old ad mirers here when he returned, and all of them were willing to back him to such an extent until now the prevail ing odds are even money. Blood has figured at shortprices heretofore. Whatever the betting may be the light Itself promises to be one of the hard est ever witnessed here. If Ferguson is able to show the same steam that he exhibited on a pre vious occasion it is safe to say the encounter will not be without gory features. He says he is much strong- er, and is in far better shape than he has ever been before. While Blood says he is Just like he always was, but that he will be able to put Fergu son to sleep in ten rounds; No one doubts that the contest to night will afford all the sport possible to extract from two sturdy boxers who are willing to mix it up from the tap of the gong. With a man like Blood in the ring It is impossible for his opponent to loaf. He will carry the fight to him, and if he refuses to fight he will hammer him down. The same agreement has been made with the fighters as was made at the last contest between colored welter weights. If in the opinion of the spec tators either of the contestants is fak ing his part of the purse will be given to some charitable institution. Will Go Twenty Ron nils. It is believed by many that the bout to-night will go the limit. Ferguson is clever enough to know what danger lies in close infighting with Blood, though that is his strong point. He has asked that the agreement as to breaks be made with permission to fight as long as one arm is free. Blood says he is willing to do this, so the clean break will not be used, but the men will be allowed to tight until the referee decides that they have come to a clinch and calls "break.” With this style of battle, which is the same employed in all championship contests, the real ability of the two men will be shown, and the short arm punches will be used almost altogether. The other style of fighting while more spectacular, does not bring the same results, and the contestants have an opportunity to swing to each other, toner Gets Small Parse. Under an agreement made last night between the principals, and seconds the loser to-night will only get 10 per cent, of the purse, while the winner will take the other 90. Blood said he was perfectly willing to fight, winner take all. but Ferguson has had some ex penses in coming to Savannah and he did not want to agree to this. If possible a battle royal will be arranged for this first event. If this is not put on the regular six round pre liminary will go on. According to the advance sale of seats the Attendance to-night will be the largest in several months, and the contest will certainly be one of the best ever witnessed in Sa vannah. Mr. Onlr'n Condition I'nehnngrd. There has been no decided change in the condition of Mr. J. J. Dale, and it was stated at .his residence last night that he would probably live un til morning. NEW YORK TRAINED HORSES UNABLE TO WIN THE PURSES Superiority of the South and West for Fitting Racers Amply Demonstrated. Writing from the Bennlngs track to the New York Telegraph, H. L. Mar shall has the following to say of horses wintered in the South, as compared to those wintered around New York: Three days of racing at Bennlngs have served to demonstrate that horses which have wintered around New York are not yet in condition to make a play against racers that have had the ad vantage of winter months south of the Mason and Dixon line, or west of the Rocky Mountains. Eighteen races have been run thus far, and New York can claim credit for only two winners. Even one of these —Rain or Shine —has had most of his preliminary work at Bennlngs, for it is nearly two months now since his owner, “Sid” White, brought him here from Sheepshead Bay. White and "Farmer BiU” Scully were the first to evade the frost of the Coney Island track, and came away together in time to gain what little advantage there was to be had by training at Washington. Asa net re sult of this. White won the opening race of the meeting with Rain or Shine, and behind him were horses that had stuck to the Boulevard un til the last available moment, and others that had enjoyed a Southern climate during the winter months. Kevr Orleans Horses In Front. New' Orleans put forward its first claim when Modredlaw beat Filigree in the Arlington stakes for young sters on the opening day. Modredlaw had been a winner at the Crescent City track, while Filigree had had his preparation at Wyndham Walden's farm at Mlddleburg. Md. A reversal of these conditions came yesterday, when A. L. Aste, the owner of Modredlaw, sent another of his 2- year-olds. Cashier, against Filigree. Aste really thought he would win •gain, but Walden's son of Ktltgrane outran his field every Inch of the dis tance, while Asia's New Orleans train ed colt was last or thereabouts pretty much all the way. • Tin Bennlngs Handicap showed s Variety of what a winter can do with hatse* The winner. Shrine, was down •• hsvarnish. Da., unlit lh beginning the Mol Minings meetlng, which accompanied the rust of the M< hula •V*n Neat after Mtirm* at the fin FAVORITES TOOK ALL The Tnlent Had nn Easy Thing of It at Bennlngs. Washington, March 29.—The talent scored heavily at Benning to-day. Favorites won in each of the six events. The track was considerably improved and some local records were broken, but generally the finishes were not exciting. Summaries: First Race—Five and a half furlongs 3-year-olds and upwards. Paul Clif ford, 2 to 5, won, with Mimon, 9 to 1, second, and Queen Elizabeth, 7 to 1, third. Time 1:09 3-5. Second Race —Half mile, 2-year-olds. Dulclbeila, 3 to 5, won, with Jade, 20 to 1, second, and Mon Amour, 30 to 1, third. Time :50 4-5. Third Race —Six furlongs maiden 3- year-olds. Latheron, 1 to 3, won, with Caqueta, 5 to 1, second, and Rock land, 7 to 1, third. Time 1:19. Fourth Race—Six furlongs, maiden 3- year-olds. Andrew Mack, 4 to 5, won, with Tide, 6 to 1, second, and Brother hood, 30 to 1, third. Time 1:16 3,-5. Fifth Race—Seven furlongs, 3-year olds, and upward. Sals, even, won, with Honolulu, 6 to 1, second, and Traperist, 60 to 1, third. Time 1:30. Sixth Race —Handicap, steeplechase, about two miles, 4-year-olds, and up wards. Imperialist, 6 to 5, won, with Trinity Bell, 4 to 1, second, and Pro vost, 20 to 1, third. Time 4:17. RAGES AT MEMPHIS. Memphis, Tenn., March 29.—The fea ture of the racing ut Montgomery Park to-day was the Tennessee Club purse, which brought out four Tennes see Derby candidates. Auditor, Capt. S. S. Brown's speedy colt, ridden well by Jockey Helgesen, won easily. Sum mary: First Race —Five furlongs. Monastic, 7 to 5, won, with Clear the Arpna, 7 to 1, second, and Yo San, 6 to 1, third. Time 1:03%. Second Race Half a mile. Fine Cut, 8 to 1, won, with Lieut. Rice, 15 to 1, second, and One Way, 4 to 1, third. Time :51. Third Race—The Tennessee Club purse, six furlongs. Auditor, 4to 5, won, with Red Man, 6 to 1, second, and Cognomen, 11 to 5, third. Time 1:16. Fourth Race —One mile. Dan McKen na, 4 to 5, won, with Fossil, 2 to 1, second, and Sambo, 15 to 1, third. Time 1:43%. Fifth Race —Steeplechase. short course, about a mile and a quarter. Duke of Connaught, 8 to 1, won, with Melbourne Eclipse, 3 to 1, second, and Golden Link, 5 to 1, third. Time 2:57%. Sixth Race—One mile, selling. Duti ful. 2 to 1. won. with Maritana, 5 to 2, second, and Falkland, 8 to 5, third. Time 1:44. OAKES CONVICTED AND SENTENCED TO DISMISSAL Washington, March 29.—The record of the case of Second Lieut. Jean S. Oakes of the Artillery Corps, recently tried by court-martial at Fort Monroe, Va„ on charges of being absent with out leave and of conduct unbecoming an oiflcer and a gentleman, has been received at the War Department for re view by Judge Advocate General Da vis pending its submission to th Presi dent for final action. It is stated that the officer was convicted of the charges and sentenced to be dismissed. BOWLING MATCH TO-NIGHT. The Jacksonville bowlers and their friends, about twelve or fifteen in number, will be in Savannah to-day, and to-night will play a match game with the team of the Hussars on their alleys. The Florida team is a strong one, having defeated the Hussars on their last visit to the Florida city. The troopers are determined to retrieve their laurels, however, and to-night's game will be an interesting one. Mem bers of the Tomochlchi Club and the Yacht Club are invited to witness the match and to bring their lady friends. So Pardon for King. Richmond, Va„ March 29.—Gov. Mon tague has refused to pardon ex-Alder man John M. King, convicted of brib erty and serving a jail sentence. ish of the handicap was Sais, who had been at Dos Angeles, and third was Ascension, who had been at New Orleans. Gain Honey's Two Victories. Gum Honey’s two victories gave Ben nings itself a claim to public notice, for the gray son of Flatlands and Jacqueline had been here ever since last autumn. John D. Hooe, the own er of Gum Honey, Is rather enthusi astic over his jumper, who Is trained by “Little Mike" Daly. It is three years since Gum Honey was a 2-year-old, but Mr. Hooe still talks of the promise that his horse gave even then, when he was a can didate for honors In the youngest class. Nothing at Bennlngs has thus far jumped to beat Gum Honey, but there has not been much to oppose him. and even Mr. Hooe has scant hope of his continuing his winning career when he goes to Morris Park. On the second day of the meeting Belle of Milford and Dr. Swartz both gave evidence that Bennlngs is not a bad place for wintering. They were Washington favorites going to the post, for their work had been of the kind to impress all the trainers here. One of “Father Bill” Daly’s Boule vard gallopers. Torchlight, made good yesterday, and thereby broke the Ice for Gravesend's representation at the meeting. Daly had tried with several candidates, but this was the first to catch the eyes of the judges. Moled Trainers Fnll. Not until Lord Melbourne defeated Melsterslnger did a San Francisco horse play a winning part. It Is plain that the Northern horses will have to do a lot more before they can really be depended upon, but each ttme they go to the post they show Improve ment . One of the noticeable features of the first thiee days of racing Is the bad luck of several owners that are uni versally conceded to l>e likely winners at a Washington meeting. Most prom inent of these, perhaps, Is Janies Mr- Laughlln, whose horses wintered at Morris Park. lie and his son have Iwen Indefatigable In saddling candi dates, hut they have been no nearer to winning than when llrlurlhorpe ran aeeond to Torchlight. John K. Midden, who came hers from Kentucky with more than thirty horses, has not furnished a single starter, and has been able lo sell only I a half mieiest in one horse Winter • raining tu llie lilue Grass country was evidently as ba< kward as In New If oik. SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY.MARCH 30. 1904: DOPE ON THE DERBY. Wliat the Eligible* In the Kentucky Classic Have Dune. Louisville, Ky., March 29. —With the opening of the spring meeting at Churchill Downs only a few weeks away, interest centers in the Ken tucky Derby, for which the last pay ments have been made on twenty-six of the best 3-year-olds in the West. From the indications ten or twelve youngsters will face the barrier. According to well-informed horsemen English Lad, Fred Cooke’s colt, will be the choice of the talent, while Proceeds and Conjurer, the pair be longing to Capt. S. S. Brown, the Pitts burg coal king, will receive warm sup port as second choice. There is In Louisville, however, a youngster on which the faith of the local men will be pinned, and this Is no other than Jason, a youngster by Juvenal—Tolu ca. This youngster belongs to Middleton & Jungbluth, who owned The Picket, the colt which won the American Der by last year. In this race the Louis ville youngster galloped home many lengths to the good and won for plungers who were in on the coup a fortune. The Picket was carefully prepared at Churchill Downs by Carroll Reed, and the few folks in the know profited by the well-laid plans. Jason is being prepared with even more secrecy than marked The Picket's preliminary work, and while he may not be able to win as easily as The Picket did before those countless thousands last June, wise horsemen hereabouts shake their heads when his name is mentioned and refuse to make any sort of pre dictions. They realize that a grand field has qualified for both the Ken tucky and American Derbies, and that it is foolish for any one to predict a winner this early in the spring. For Stealing Necklace. Paris, March 29. —A Belgian accused of stealing the historical pearl neck lace belonging to Princess Alice de Bourbon, daughter of Don Carlos, pre tender to the Spanish throne, has been arrested. The necklace, which had been pawned, is in the hands of the authorities. SOLDIERS HAD FIELD SPORTS AT FORT SCREVEN ON MONDAY Excellent Showing Made by Some of Uncle Sam’s Athletes. In the field day sports at Fort Screven Monday department records for standing high jump and running high jump were broken by Private M. J. Blackmon. All of the contests between the men were spirited, and there was a good deal of company rivalry exhibited in all of the contests. A team will be se lected from those who made the best showing in the contests, to go to the department contests, which will probably be held in Atlanta next month. The full scores of the contest fol lows: | Time. ] Place. Dis. Rank and Name. Cos. |M. Sec. |lst.[2nd| 3d. Ft. | In. Standing High Jump— M j Private Mannie J. Blackmon sth C. A. 1 . ,1 4,8% Corporal Wm. J. Groves 116th C. A. 12 4 3 Corporal Russell Van Arsdale sth C. A. | 3 4j Running High Jump- Private Mannie J. Blackmon sth C. A. 11 5j 5% Corporal John A. Wagnon 14tn C. A. | 2 5j % Corporal Russell Van Arsdale .... 14th C. A.i | 3 410 Running Broad Jump— Corpora} John A. Wagnon 14th C. A. 1 18 Private Mannie J. Blackmon sth C. A. 2 17 9% Private Eddie Hodge 116th C. A. 3 J. 7 3 Standing Broad Jump— Private Clyde N. Gregson sth C. A. 1 810 Corporal John A. Wagnon 14llf C. A. 2 8 9% Sergeant Monroe T. Simpson 116th C. A. 3 8 9V; Three Jumps— Corporal Wm. J. Groves 116th C. A. 1 27 4 Private Kinsey Whaley sth C. A. 2 26 11 Private Clyde N. Gregson sth C. A. 3 26 1 % Running Hop, Step and Jump- Private Kinsey Whaley sth C. A. 1 37 7 Corporal John A. Wagnon 14th C. A. r 2 37 1% Sergeant Fred G. Essenger 14th C. A l 3 35 11% 40-Yard Dash— 3 Corporal Russell Van Arsdale .... 14th C. A. 4 1-5 1 Corporal John A. Wagnon ........ 14th C. A. 2 Private Eddie Hodge 116th C. A. 3 100-Yard Dash— Corporal Russell Van Arsdale .... 14th C. A. 11 1 Sergeant Fred G. Essenger 14th C. A. 2 Private Eddie Hodge 116th C. A. 3 220-Yard Dash— ~~ Corporal Russell Van Arsdale 14th C. A. 25 1 Corporal John A. Wagnon 14th C. A. 2 Private Gus Smith 14th C. A. 3 440-Yard Dash- Private Gus Smith 14th C. A. 59 1 Corporal John A. Wagnon 14th C. A. 2 Sergeant Fred G. Essenger 14th C. A. 3 880-Yard Dash — Corporal Andreas L. Lorntsen 116th C. A. 2 20 1-5 1 First Sergeant Wm. A. Dobson.■ ■ 14th C. A. 2 Horizontal Bars — Private John S. Weber 14th C. A. 1 Private John Salcher 14th C. A. 2 440-Yard Race Heavy March ing Order — Private John A. McFarland 14th C. A. 1 28 1-5 1 Private Arthur Culbertson 14th C. A. 2 Hasty Entrenching— Corporal Wm. J. Groves 116th C. A. 1 Private Jessie B. Jones 14th C. A. 2 Bayonet Race- Corporal John C. Clark 14th C. A. 1 19 1 Private Victor T. Burnett 14th C. A. 2 Private Wm. P. Crews sth C. A. 3 Equipment Race — Private Angus B. Walden 14th C. A. 2 2-5 1 Corporal John Cl. Clark 14th C. A. 2 Musician Swain A. Shuman 14th C. A. 3 Rope Pulling Contest — Fifth Company, Coast Artillery.... sth C. A. 1 116th Company. Coast Artillery ... 116th C. A. 2 The records made by Private M. J. Blackmon in the standing and also in the running high_jump break the department records for these events. rvt tobacco CIGARLTTE.S Jft K 10 tot 10c. wi JH Biggest §1 M Seller in M If \ the World. |§j Ek free IS dainty maids ol as msoy Wm New Pictures “17 IlltrV'S’ MB WISW *“*!' * fl ‘* fin** of I’uturtt ever issued - you J know wtut tlial means. / / > 1 Trophies coupons. JiS nw yoas y NEWS OF A DAY IN GEORGIA’S CAPITAL TWO CLUBS FOR PARKER MAY’ BE BROUGHT INTO A COMMUN ITY OF EFFORT. Conferences of Leaders of the Two Organisations Hrld and Yet to Be Held—No Merger, lint Work Along the Same Lines Is Sought-Bags Suspiciously Like the 801 l Weevil and Equally as Destructive Are Reported In Georgia. Atlanta, March 29.—Conferences were held to-day between leaders of the two Parker clubs recently organized here, looking to harmonious action on the part of both. The plans discussed con template not a merger of the two clubs, but a combination of their efforts, with one Executive Committee, and the same headquarters. President A. L. Miller of Macon of the second Parker Club will be here to-morrow, and the matter will prob ably be definitely decided at that time. Both clubs now have headquarters in the Kimball House, and are displaying huge banners, indicating the way to the rooms, where things are being worked for the New York candidate. Bugs Like the Weevil. Specimens of bugs which so closely resemble the Mexican cotton boll wee vil reached the Department of Agri culture to-day from Pike and Spald ing counties. There is absolutely no difference in appearance between this bug and the true boll weevil, except that it is slightly longer, and not quite so thick. Otherwise the two bugs could not be told apart. These bugs completely devastated one ten-acre field of cotton in Spalding county, so that the yield was only one bale, whereas it should have been six or seven. The same state of affairs is found on several farms in Pike coun ty. State Entomologist Wilmon Newell was not here to-day, but on his re turn to-morrow the matter will be placed in his hands for immediate in vestigation and report. The depart ment will take such action in the mat ter as may be deeemed necessary. Close Registration April 0. The State Democratic Executive Committee provided in its rules re lating to the primary that the registra tion books should close ten days be fore the primary, which is on April 20. To-day the attention of Chairman E. T. Brown was called to the fact that April 10 falls on Sunday, and he was asked whether the registration by law should close on Saturday or Monday. This afternoon he made a ruling that, under the law, the registration books should close for the primary on Sat urday night, April 9, at 12 o’clock. Governor Went to Register. Gov. Terrell went to Greanvlllo, Meriwether county, hlr home, this aft ernoon for the purpose of registering so as to qualify to vote In the coming primary. He will return to-morrow. 8200,000 to Equip Troops. Col. W. J. Scott, assistant adjutant general, says by the end of next week the equipment of the Georgia State Troops, with all arms, uniforms and other paraphernalia of war, .will have been entirely completed. There are several companies in the Fifth and Third regiments which have not yet se cured the khaki coats, but they wll! be issued next week. The Georgia troops will then have everything that is possessed by the regulars, except overcoats, and these will be obtained out of the appropriation to be made by Congress this year. The equipment of the Georgia troops, which has been furnished almost en tirely by the United States government, has cost within the last eighteen months more than 3200,000. This in cludes the expenses of the encamp ment last year. Blood Poison Killed Him. As the result of blood poisoning fol lowing a slight cut on his finger from a beer glass, James F. Jones, a saloon lst, died to-day at his home on Plum street after suffering untold misery for several clays. A few days ago Jones slightly cut one of his fingers with a broken beer glass. He paid little attention to the injury until the finger began swelling. He consulted a physician and it was discovered blood poisoning had set in. The finger was amputated in an effort to prevent the poison from entering his system, but it was too late and he died. POSTOFFICE BILL Will Be Taken Up In the Senate To day for Consideration. Washington, March 29.—After two days’ consideration of the postofflce ap propriation bill the Senate committee reported it to-night, and it will be taken up in the Senate to-morrow. Among the important amendments to the bill are the following: The salaries of rural free delivery carriers are fixed at $720 a year, and the carriers are permitted to carry mechandise for hire and receive sub scriptions for and deliver newspapers and periodicals so long as this occu pation does not interfere with the proper discharge of their duties. Senator Clay’s amendment, increas ing the salary of the; purchasing agent for the Postoffice Department to $4,- 500 and requiring that all supplies must be bought by competitive bids, the contracts to be given to the low est bidders, and that a schedule of the bids must be sent to Congress an nually, was adopted. NO SENTENCE Is YET PASSED UPON BURTON. St. Louis, March 29.—Sentence was not passed to-day upon United States Senator Burton of Kansas, who was found guilty yesterday in the United States District Court of having ille gally accepted payment from the Ri alto Grain and Securities Company of St. Louis for the use of his influence with the Postofflce Department in be half of that company's interests. Counsel for Senator Burton to-day filed a motion In arrest of Judgment, and there is also before the court a motion for anew trial filed immedi ately after the verdict was rendered. Judge Adams will first have to dispose of these motions before sentence can be passed. DOWAGER QUEEN MET GERMAN EMPEROR. Rome, March 29. —The meeting be tween the Dowager Queen Margherita and Emperor William, which it seem ed as if the elements were determined to prevent, took place to-day. Em peror William boarded the Umberto and after half an hour’s chat the Queen accompanied him on board the Hohenzollern, where they had lunch. The Queen was heard to say as she left the Hohenzollern for the Umberto, “Now I have determined to visit Ger many." To which Emperor William re plied, “Asa friend, I hope.” THIEVES AT FERNANDINA ENTERED JEWELRY STORE. Fernandina, Fla., March 29,—The jewelry store of L. Grunwald was en tered by burglars last night. The en trance to the store was gained by covering the glass of the front door with molasses, to keep the glass from making too much noise when they broke it. Mr. Grunwald says that the thieves took about thirty watch cases. The police have the burglars under sur veillance, and their arrest will follow. IN ONE WEEK 40,527 DIED OF THE PLAGUE. Bombay, March 29.—The latest available hubonlc plague returns for the whole of India for the week ended Mnrch 19 show appalling mortality of 40.527, an Increase of 7,000 over those of the preceding week. In Punjab and the northwest provinces each there Is a death rate of 10,000 weekly, In the Bombay presidency the deaths number 8,500 and in Bengal 5,000. Debate of Depatlee, Pari*. March 29.—The Chamber of Deputies to-dfty began the debate on Marine Minister Pelletnn'* adminis tration of the navy. It Is expected to last two days and promises to be a test of the strength of M. Pelletnn mid of the ministry as a whole. The gov ernment leader* claim that the latest canvass shows that they have a ma jority of twenty. Doty Wes 4r,|Dtet. New York. Mnrch 29-Phil Daly, Jr., waa. by direction of Judge McMa hon. to-day acquitted of the charge of maintaining a gambling house after District Attorney J*rorn> had present, •and ah argument tn opposition In a motion by Italy's counsel for a dis missal of the rase The motion waa ! mads when the sluts rested its case. WORK COMMENCED REPAIRING BOLTON STREET BALL PARK CLEVELAND FANS HEAR BRIGHT NEWS OF LAJOIE. Champion Ball Player Is In Perfeet Form This Season. Napoleon Lajoie, king of the profes sional baseball players, will start the season of 1904, so it seems now, in perfect condition, a pronounced con trast from last year, when he was little more than a physical wreck for the first two months of the playing schedule. On his Improvement alone the Cleveland club figures fully 15 per cent, better than last year. Lajoie’s great showing Is the bright est news that has struck Cleveland in a long time. In almost every game played on the Southern trip so far Larry has been simply whaling the ball. Out of five times at bat he se cured a home run, two two-baggers and two singles, all of them awful swipes that tore up the soil as they went. The claim made last year that La joie was a sulker has been amply disproved this season. He has led all the practice stunts of his team, “has taken long runs, sweating in three shirts in addition to his uniform and a heavy sweater, and is the first man to start and the last man to quit on the diamond. So earnestly has he been working that on the first two days he was forced to rest up after practice in bed before being able to go to supper at the hotel. BASEBALL At Tuscaloosa, Ala.—University cf Alabama, 7; Marion Military Institute, 3. At Montgomery—Chicago (Ameri cans), 4; Montgomery (Southern), 8. At Atlanta —Boston (Americans), 4; Atlanta, 2. At Birmingham, Ala.—New York (Nationals), 9; Birmingham (Southern), 2. Charlottesville, Va„ March 29.—Uni versity of Virginia, 9; St. Johns (of Annapolis), 0. At Durham, N. C.—Trinity, 7; La fayette, 2. MAY BETA REPORT OF THE SAME FIGHT. Tokio, March 29, 9 p. m.—A mixed force of Japanese cavalry and infantry attacked and dispersed a force of Rus sians at Tyonjyn, near Ping Yang, last Sunday morning. The Russians had erected a tempor ary fortress, which -was defended by a force of Cossack cavalry estimated at 600. The Japanese attacked in con siderable force. The Russians offered a strong resistance at first, but finally fell back, abandoning their positions. The Japanese sustained a loss of one officer and one sergeant killed and two officers and ten privates wounded. The Russians are reported to have left three dead behind, but succeeded In carrying off the wounded. The Japanese force entered the town, cheering for the Emperor. While differing some in detail, it is possible the above is another version of the engagemeftt at Chong Ju, which has already been reported from Rus sian sources. CHINESE BANDITS ARE BEATEN BY COSSACKS. Liao Yang, March 29. —Southern Manchuria is reported to be quiet. There is an enormous movement of troops, and trains are arriving several times daily. In the rear of Bidzevo, fifty Cos sacks encountered a strong band of Chinese bandits and charged upon them, killing twenty-eight and captur ing six. Three Cossacks were killed and six were wounded. French Consular Agent. Tien Tsin, March 29.—A Frenchman named Kreaserler, an employe of the Russo-Chinese Bank, has been ap pointed French consular agent at New Chwang. He has hoisted the French flag over the bank building. It is con sidered probable that this is a fore runner of a movement to fly the tri color over all the Russian government buildings at New Chwang. Great Britain Won’t Protest. London, March 29.—The Associated Press learns that the British govern ment has no intention of protesting against the Russian action in declar ing martial law at New Chwang. It has not yet decided whether the Brit ish consul will remain at New Chwang, but this matter is not considered of se rious importance. SHARES OX E.VCHAXGE \ 1" the Wish of the Northern Secu rities Company. New York, March 29.—The Stock List Committee of the New York Stock Exchange to-day had under considera tion an application to place Northern Securities shares in the unlisted de partment. The petition, it was report ed, came from the company itself, or at any rate from influential interests identified with the company. From the fact that these securities have been dealt in for two and a half years on the curb and that the Supreme Court had upheld the ruling of the lower court, declaring the merger Illegal, and requiring its dissolution, the re quest to place Northern Securities on the exchange was regarded with a great deal of interest. The Evening Post quotes “An inter est identified with the Northern Se curities Company who is in a position to speak with authority’’ to the effect that the distribution of Northern Se curities assets will be carried out with out any friction between the Morgan- Hill and Harriman interests. Henry A. IlnKardus, Terrestrtan. Chicago, March 29.—Henry A. Bo gardus, perhaps the most w idely known telegraph operator in America, Is dead here In a sanitarium. Bogardus had a unique history. He was known as "Old Bogy," was an Inveterate trav eler and had worked In every tele grnph office of Importance In the Unit ed States, Canada and Mexico. Hlrka-llenrh t Retire. London. March 29.—Kir Michael Hlcks-Heach, writing to the chairman of his committee nt West Bristol, which constituency he represents, says that while he does not anticipate an early dissolution of Parliament, he has definitely decided to retire from active politic*. Dyer Hoes to Loam, Washington, March 29 Commander George I, Dyer, commanding the cruiser Albany of the Asiatic fleet has been assigned to duty aa naval gov ernor of the Island of Guam to fill the vacancy caused by the death of MANAGER BOYER TOOK HIS COAT OFF AND WENT AT IT. WILL HAVE GROUNDS THOROUGHLY FIXED. GRAND STAND WILL BE REMOD ELLED AND BOXES ADDED. Mr. Boyer Hns Sold Hall Interest In the Savannah Clnh to Churles E, McCammon, Who Will Act ns Sec retory and Treasurer and of the Savannah Club—l’layers Will Not Commence Arriving Until Next Sunday—Lnßoeque Is Having Trouble With Con Stroathcrs. "Charlie” Boyer and Charles E. Mc- Cammon, owners of the Savannah baseball club, spent all of yesterday in getting the machinery to going, out at the Bolton Street Park, so as to have the grounds in readiness for the opening of the season on April 26. Mr. Boyer said that nothing would be left undone that could be done, for the comfort and satisfaction, of the patrons of the game here during the summer. After consulting with the owner of the park he finds that it is impossible to get more than a year's lease on the property, which will necessarily make his expenditures on the park more conservative until he knows just exactly what the future holds forth. For the present the grand stand will be remodeled to a degree, new flooring put in, anew roof put on, the seats all thoroughly repaired, and a row of boxes put down in front. In front of these boxes will be put the wire screens to protect from pass ed balls. With the additions to the grand stand, and anew set of bleachers the seating capacity will be 2,000 people. The grand stand will be attractively painted, dressing rooms fitted up and all necessary conveniences provided. Both of the side fences will be put in repair. This work has been started already, as has that of putting the grounds in shape. A force of hands was put to work yesterday digging out the old drain which runs from somewhere near second base. This will all be taken up, and as soon as the work 'of grading the field is finished anew drain will be put back. All the rest of this week Mr. Boyer and Mr. McCammon will push the work on the grounds. Mr. McCammon is half owner of the Savannah club, and will look after the financial end of the club in all games. President Boyer will devote his entire time and attention to league matters. The Uniforms Are Here. The uniforms for the Savannah team have already arrived and will probably be unpacked to-day. They will be put on exhibition somewhere in the city. Transportation has been sent to all of the players, and the first in stallment will arrive Sunday morning from Philadelphia. Manager Laßocque is having some trouble in finally landing Frank Ed monds, a catcher. Con Strouthers claims Edmonds. To prove this he has a contract signed by Edmonds last December, but at the time Edmonds had not been released by the K. I. T. league, and it is claimed by Laßoc que that he could not sign until he had his release. Edmonds wants to come to Savannah, and when the mat ter is explained to the board of con trol it is believed that Edmonds will be awarded to this city. Boyer Wanted Mathews. Mr. Boyer said he was very much disappointed at not being able to sign Mathews, a catcher who is now on the pay roll of the Birmingham team. Mathews was anxious to come to Sa vannah, and was getting ready to sign a Savannah contract when he got a chance to sign with Birmingham, as the Barons are short on catchers. If the first week of the try out of the Savannah team does not come up to expectations. Manager Boyer has already made arrangements to go to Atlanta and draw from Ab Powell’s re leased players. Powell has about twen ty-six men signed, and some of these he will have to let go, whether he wants to keep them or not. The Pathfinders will play their first match game on April 9 with a picked team from Savannah. All of the best ball material in the city will be drawn from to get a team to play against Dad and his tribe, and there is little doubt that the contest will be interesting. Harmon will probably be in shape by that time, and if he pitches he will give the professionals a hard struggle for their game. MOHLER BECOMES HEAD OF UNION PACIFIC. San Francisco, March 29.—The ap pointment of President A. L. Mohler of the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company to succeed H. G. Burt as president of the United Pacific Rail road was announced to-day in the of fices of the Union Pacific in this city. erie county Instructs THEM FOR PARKER. Buffalo, N. Y., March 29.—0f the twenty-four delegates to the Demo cratic State Convention chosen at the Erie county primaries to-day, twenty one are instructed to vote for Judge Alton B. Parker for the presidential nomination. The Strike in France. Paris, March 29.—The strike in the Department of the North, resulting from the application of the new So cialist law, establishing a maximum of ten hours for labor in the department, is assuming serious proportions, and is threatening to involve most of the large textile factories. The strikers at Roubaix have engaged in noisy street demonstrations, and several minor clashes have taken place with the military. Heavy cavalry patrols are maintaining order. Men’s Diseases Cured SI cure Gonor rhea, Gleet, stric ture, Blood Poi son. Varicocele, II ydrocele, Manhood. I'linle alum*. Small. Weak Undevel oped Organs.Kld w*)'. Illndder and I‘roatitllc Trou bles. If you sre .a sufferer .and .want to be cured call on me or write. Consulta tion and corre spondence Is atrtctly confidentlsl. Office. hours: k JO a. nt, to I p. **•• * to I p. m. Sundays 10 to I p. nt. Dll 4. T GAIY/T, Suite Ji Board of Trade BulHinf. Savannah. oa.