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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
WILL INSPECT TnE sIrEs.
Naval Authorities GivIag Charleston
Their Alteration.

Washington. Oct s-Borings are about
to b. begun by tho naval authorities on the
points under consideration for the new
naval station at Charleston. All Of the
sizes under consideration are located near
The city Park, aud adjacent 10 the river
ono - them De- known a. f'The Point"
There Is said 10 be ample depth ~ water
for % station At any ono 81 the points be-
iug considered
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
ALL SAVE GnEtr BRITAIN.
o,hcr Powers Have Agreed 10 Ger
many's second Note.

berlin. oct. s.-h was asceriained a.
tho German foreign office to-day by the
,o,rcspondent Of the Associated Press
tha, ali the Powers have agreed 70 the
proposals Of the second German note. w'h
the exception OF Great Britain. from whom
no answer has yet been received 20 either
tbc erst OF sceond note % Germany.
1.be foreign oHiee. however expects Grca'
tlrltaln.s adhesion 90 the second note.
ana stlll looks for a rcply TO the hrst.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10

Washington. Oct. a-surgcon General
wyman Of the Marine Hospital Service
has received . dispatch from Assistant
Surgeon John +. Anderson at Liverpool
saying that there mas bcen a death from
plague at LANDAU. near Cardiff. Wales.
The case was imported on the steamer
Rosario.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
No BoNDs WE'RE GIVEN.
Hatrick and Jones suII Imprisoned
In the Tonbs.


In the Tombs.
New York, oct. 9.-Frederick House.
counsel for Albcr, r Patrick an1 Charles
Jones. principals ln the William ~ Rice
case. charged In the filed complain, Of forg-
ing the name Of Rice. to q check for G5.-
ooo puporhng 20 have been drawn IN
Patrick's favor, on swcnaou q sons.
bankers called upon his clients Ia the
counsel room Of the Tombs to-day. Mr
House said he did not expect to offcr
bBn to-day for the prisoners.
la connection with the statement by the
police that Walter .. Wctherhe. who is
Ia the ONCE of the bankers. s. - SVEN
eou a. Sons. had said that Jones endcsv-
orcd 20 get him 90 draw up with him .
document. purportiBg 10 be Mr. Rice's
last will. IN which each of them would get
good share ~ the estate. Mr. Weihcrhe
81 - to-day that an atiidavlt TO that cf-
feet WAS made last January and held for
possible future use
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
BoERs FLEo. DEMoHALIzED.
British Column HAD nm Encounter
Win he Wet.

London. Oct i0.-Thc Times puhlshea
the following dispatch from Vrcdcfort,
orange River Colony.
'.Thc British column nad . three days
arht. from oct 8 20 Oct 2. Inclusive with
cen. DE Wess commando of i.oo men
aud five guus II took place in q verita-
be sea Of mountains near here. The
Beers were dis.o,,. and dispersed. AMI
they fed. demornr~ed The British
casualties were slight"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
VESSELS STILL MISSING.
Great Damage Wrought by the
storm tn Newfoundland

81. Johns. y. T.. oct. s.-Acoording TO
reports from 81. Pierre. seventeen nshlug
vessels that were operating on the Grand
Ranks during the sale Of sept y are
stili missing. with crews aggregaung over
30 men
number of other vessels that have ar
rived here within the last few days have
reported the loss Of one TO seven men
each. The fatality hst viii probably ex-
coed 30
Serious disaster has visited a number Of
Newfouudlad fishing hnrhors Burin. on
the wcst side OF Placcntin Bay. alone los
ing thirty-nve men
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10

Island Of ST. Helena Oct e.-The Brit
ish transport Idaho landed about two
hundred Boer prisoners here yesterday.
Gen. Cronie ana the other Boer prisoners
are preparing big celebration OF Paul
krugers birthday tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
uEoAusE TnEI WE'RE KRucER's.
hat Box and Pipe Brought Fancy
Prices.

London. oct "A silk nat box. pur-
chased IN London about ten years ago, BY
Paul Kruger. was sold AZ auction to-day.
There was keen competition far possession
of she "a, box, which finally realized rs
A pipe az one time used by Mr. Kruger
brought Is ioA
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
NOT star ABour Ir.
Harper Thinks Miss Defenbach Way
Not ne neah.

preme Ranger Harper Of the independent
order OF Forestcrs. Ia which Miss Dcfen-
bach Of Chicago was insured. said to-day
that the orders agents IN Chicago were
no4 certain that Miss Defenbach had
actuails died u might yet turn out. he
said. that the case was one Of suhstitu-
ton. and ihnt the hodv cremated was not
that II the young woman upon whose life
the policy waF originally taken.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
-@- s=--7-7-
WAS SHORT S5O,O0O.
clerk Hit m EIIrnbethport Bank
Heavily.

New York. oct a-P II. Gllhooly
counsel for tho El,zahethpou. n. j..
Banking Complny. announced to-day that
william schrlber. a missing clerk Of the
bank. was dcfaulter 20 the amount Or
r0.o0 ana that tho bank directors had
made good the amount OF ,ho shortage
Among th9 directors is United states
Senator John Kcauc.
rehrihor. who had heen in the employ
of the banking company since i's incor-
paratiou. about ten years ago. started
from Elizabeth on Aug. 2. ami WAS sup
posed to be- on his vacation. While ne
Was away his accounts were examined.
and the ehortage was discovered
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
AFTER miLLIoNAIREs.

Texas hequtsttton Papers out for
RockcfeIier, FiaEIrr aud others.
ST. Louis. Mo. oct s-Requisition pa
p-srs. issued hy Gov. sayers Of Texas.
were served on Gov. Rooscve.t here TO.
day Tor the extradition of John y. Rocke-
fcller. Henry ". Fiaglsr and other stand
ard OH men for alleged violation Of the
antitrust law of Texle
GOV. Roosevelt said ho could rot act on
the rcqulsition as long as he II out OF The
state 81 New York. as be is technically
not Governor. iie said he viii look into
the case when he returns 40 New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
Jtu WENT no FRANKFORT.
Nas shown Places Connected with
the killing of GoebeI.

Frrh.ort KY. oct s-The jury In the
''a ass was brought here az noon
he state capitol building and
oa'f points ot evidence in connection with
a. assassination. The jurors
VT shown the spot where Goeboi
fl ta' bullet hole IN the blackberry
.'. ar were then taken to the execu-
II1s. whore they were shown
desk. the Secretary OF states
m where the shot Is alleged to
hred. and other points OF in-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10

Lss W. Va. Oct. a-Gen. Fitzhurh
Nmrs,. t. His plans. Il Is said. con-
80 s.,.. femaining here several days
scoonp,-, NoF. J returning to Havana.
'sa by his family.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
WILL DIsBAND MILITIA.
orders Published That VIII Anect
About 10000 Men.

London. Oct s-The British War once
has published orders that the bulk Of the
militia regiments called out for service
during the South African war are to be
dlsbanded. This viii affect about 900
men.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
nunoNIc PLAGUE SPREADING.
becoming Epidemic in Many Bom-
has Districts.

London. oct. i0.-"Bubonic plague"
says dispatch 20 che Daily Mail from
bombay. "is becoming epidemic IN many
districts OF the Bombay presidency
Alarming Increases are reported from
Poonn and Belsaum. while the coast
ports are infected.
Tine cotton crops have withered IN Ah-
mcdnaRar ana Bilapur districts la conse-
quence OF che drought.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
PRESSURE nRorGHT TO nEAR.
influence. Exerted 10 Have the Court
Return.

Shanghai. oct G-The Chinese assert
ina, the governor Of shan Turg ana the
Yans-tse viceroys have sent joint me
mortal to the Empress decisrns it TO be
impossible 10 guarantee the dispatch OF
,a,.y ard provisions 10 singan Flu an
.s.a.tarlr~ 20 resign unles the court re
,,rns 10 Pekin. II Is believed that I'm
,eror Kwang su Is anxious 60 return ana
- -. - r-t,th paael
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10
Not PAID ron SPEECHES.
bryan Answers Criticisms Made by
Republican Papers.

Peoria. H.. oct. s.-Mr Bryan took oc.
caslon mere 20 answer the charge that h
Il being paid for his speeches. In part
he said
Il am not as rich man ss you would
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-10

,.,,yr gocbeI Was TestifyinE when
,.. nu utbur-t Camc-NoutscH Wildly
n.,trd a statement OF Cosbct's.
rsnrt~ 10 quiet Him Were at First
u.,taut AyagI-some Relieve the
o,,trsnk Proof Of Madness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

army took Bear Tavern. The accurate
tracing OF the landmarks is made
somewhat difficult by the building of
the Delaware and Raritan canal feeder,
which parallels the river, and the diff
ference in the present grades and
roads from those that existed in 1776.
The old house, then tavern, was
far too small to be of any use, save to
the officers. 1t is quaint structure,
shingled and whitewashed. The front
shows two entrances and O double
door at each, with bright flowers be-
low the steps. On the first floor of
the house are three rooms Of good size
and q stairway around the great Chin
ney. The east room was once the
barroom, and traces of where the bar
stood are still visible. Rows Of
wooden pegs ornament the walls and
the great hewn beams.
The old fireplaces are still intact,
though the cranes and spits are rusted
In the woodwork of the mantel hun
di eds of bullets are imbedded, besides
as many holes and indentations Of
others. Tradition says that the SOL
diers, to keep warm, pegged away at
the fireplaces to see il their aim was
still good.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

great love for him and their duty to
return peaceably to their barracks.
Feeling himself to be the aggressor,
Washington resolved to make honor
able reparation. Early next morning
he wrote polite note to Mr.. Payne,
requesting to see him at the tavern.
Payne repaired to the place appointed
in expectation OF duel. On his ap-
proach Washington rose to meet him,
and, smiling MS he offered his hand,
began: "Mr. Payne, to err is nature;
to rcctify error is glory. I believe 1
was wrong yesterday; you have al.
ready had some satisfaction, and If
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
sometimes-such impudence
Fanny, as you and L like"
Tho Cherry Trco Story.

The cherry tree story is pure fiction
an invention of Washington's first
biographer, Parson Mason l.. Weems,
whose budget of anecdotes, TO which
were usually appended first.c
moral, was accepted as truth by an
unsuspecting world because its author
was the earliest in the field with life
of the great man. The scene of the
cherry tree incident is located on the
Stafford farm, where Washington's
father died, and from which his
mother moved to the house in Freder-
icksburg, Virginia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
tory that turned the thought of defeat

tory that turned the thought of defeat
into one Of conquest.
From the little station, which is
eight miles above Trenton, on the
Belvidere road, parts of all the houses
and tho blacksmith shop which go to
make mp the village are in sight.
Parallel with the railroad is the canal,
winding in graceful curves about the
lines of the hills, and few hundred
feet to the west, down gentle slope,
is the river, broad and peaceful.
On bit of rising ground, with
grand old trees about the yard, slop-
ing westward to the canal, stands the
one house of interest-the headquar-
ters during the hours which made this
bit of land historic. Great willows
grow at the foot of the front yard by q
stream that runs through the stone
springhouse; their big limbs stretch
far out over the canal and lend q
grateful Shade to weary mules and
pedestrians alike.
The stones erected on the Pennsyl-
vania side by the Bucks County His
torical Society and on the New Jersey
side by the Society of the Cincinnati
mark the old ferry and where the
army crossed. 1t was then called Nc
Konkey's Ferry, afterwards Bernards-
vile, after Bernard Taylor, the orig
inal owner of the property. upon which
the "oll house" stands. The present
name was given when the railroad
passed through.
There are many changes in the place
since General Washington and his
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

their sweet will always to be of in
finite variety and capriciousness, it is
not possible to say that otherwise
they have greatly changed. They are
made with cape collars and boleros
and epaulets, like other bodices, and
they are tucked, plated and covered
with lace and embroidery.
At matinee this week, writes Ellen
Osborn, noticed crossed blouse of
delicate rose-tinted silk with yoke
of white silk and lace that was marked
in diamonds with the narrowest of
black velvet ribbon. From the yoke
and crossing fronts hung deep black
silk fringe.
A coral-red blouse shoulder to
shoulder with the pink one cost both
Their best effect, just as the dark,
brilliant-cheeked girl who wore it
made her blond neighbor look faded.
Yet the coral blouse could not be
blamed for it's pretty tucked and
plated front, its sleeves tucked for q
few inches below the shoulder and its
white silk corded revers.
A simple and very attractive even
ing blouse Is OF cream -colored mousse.
line, with deep lace COLLAR decorated
with gold embroidered rosettes. It's
flowing cravat is of white silk with
lace ends.
A more elaborate evening blouse OF
golden yellow silk has small bolero
of cream -colored lace and front Of
plated mousseline. Tho crossed
ends of the yellow silk cravat are car
ried out to the sides and held tight
by mousseline rosettes and strass but
tons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

was sent by his mother to drive home
COW from the nearby pasture, and
milk it when stabbed. The COW was
duly driven to shelter by George,
who, disliking menial tasks, neglected
to milk the beast. He had gone to
bed when his mother, hearing the
believing of the COW, and suspecting
something wrong, called to George,
asking if he had obeyed her injunc-
ton about milking. Sleepily he an
swered "Yes."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
Martha washIngton,s Watch,

II has q cracked and yellow face
And hangs within u crystal case;
The stem is bent, the key is lost,
The golden back with scratches crossed.
For many u year has passed away
Since last 1t told the time OF day
To Martha Washington.
In old Virginia, years agone.
She put that pretty trinket on
With rich brocade and laces rare,
And silver powder ON her hair,
When courtly George a-woolng came,
Before she took the stately name
OF Martha Washington.
When he was late, have no doubt,
She took the ancient timepiece out
And frowned to mark him overdue;
For Cupid. tyrant over you
Aud over me, oh, love OF mine,
Had then the same sweet power divine
Ger Martha Washington.
Oh, broken toy OF time! they say
She wore you 0n her wedding-day;
You saw her beauty and hor bliss,
You witnessed, too, the marrlago-kiss,
And licked In answer to tho start
And happy throbbIng OF tho heart
OF Martha Washington.
Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

A dress that may be remembered
beyond the close of the season was
lately worn by Mrs. George Gould, at
Georgian court. The underskirt of
exquisite silver gauze was plated over
pale blue mousseline dc sole, which,
in turn, had an undertaking OF pale
blue taffeta. The overskirt, which
opened in front, was of palest-
blue satin, incrusted with silver en-
broidery, and the low round bodice
had wreaths OF tiny roses for shoulder
straps. The belt, of pale-blue miroir
velvet, fastened at one side Of the
front with big velvet rosette. Mrs.
Gould wore pale-bluc slippers and
gloves, and her hair was dressed with
roses.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
So when the urns were drained and groy
One WAY Out of II.

Sunday school Teacher wishing to
show how easily George Washington
might have falsified)-"Now, chill.
dren, little George didn't know but
that he'd be severely whipped by con-
Tossing that he chopped down the
cherry-tree. What might he have
done in order to keep peace with his
father?"
Patsy-"Burie the hatches, mum. "
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

The rule of simplicity applies to
maids aprons. There should be no
huge bretelles nor fsring hounces nor
trimmings of embroidery and lace.
A nurses apron may indulge in few
tucks clustered upon its deep hem,
parlor maid, housemnid, waitress and
chambermaid, all Of whom have SUBJ
stantially the same uniform, must wear
perfectly plain aprons. Shoulder
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

grownups. This stylish one present
ed by lie Costume Royal, for girls in
their teens, is of gray broadcloth, with
the indispensable stitching and large
white pearl buttons. The broad,
double, shawl-like collar is new and
attractive feature, distinguishing this
coat from the usual run.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

time will make summer, the Easter
hat of 1900 will have high, formid-
able looking square crown, or else one
that is practically fiat; its brim will be
swathed in cloudy rolls Of tulle and
its chief ornaments will be large,
wheel-like rosettes of lace or ribbon
or velvet, and flowers of delicacysof
coloring and texture that is new to
millinery. Apple, peach and cherry
blossoms are first favorites, and one
sees entire strawberry plants-leaves,
flowers and fruit.
The fringed scarves of last autumn
have given place to tulle streamers
that are brought from the back of the
crown TO cross upon the hair and then
knot in front with long floating ends.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
He Told One.

Washington told a lie when n boy,
according to tradition in the town Of
his youth-Fredericksburg. Being
buta tradition-a great-grandmother's
narrative--it is given for what it is
worth. The story runs that Wash
ington, thirteen years old at the time,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
washington's Apology to Nelly Custis.

washington's Apology to Nelly Custis.
Nelly Custis, who was Mrs. Wash
ington's grandchild, used to relate the
following incident: ''I was young and
romantic and fond of wandering alone
by moonlight in the woods of Mount
Vernon. Grandmamma thought it
wrong and unsafe, and scolded and
coaxed me into promise that would
not wander in the woods again unac-
companied. But was missing one
evening, and was brought home from
the interdicted woods to the drawing
room, where the General was walking
up and down with his hands behind
him, as was his wont. Grandmamma,
seated in her great armchair, opened
severe reproof. Twas reminded Of
my promise and taxed with my delin-
quency. 1 knew that I had done
wrong, admitted my fault and es-
sayed no excuse. But when there
was slight pause I moved to retire
from the room. L was just shutting
the door when I overheard General
Washington attempting in low voice
to intercede in my behalf. MY DEAR
observed he, Il would say no more;
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
The Rnac For Fringe.

On elaborate costumes an eighteen
inch fringe is not uncommon, and
fringes are made in two or three layers
of different colors, or different shades
of the same color, that in themselves
almost constitute costumes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

straps and bow in the back are COM
mon to both brands OF aprons. Some
mistresses permit au untrimmed bre-
telle, but the narrow shoulder-strap
is better taste. Long streamers in
the back are preferred by some. You
can hardly go astray in the matter Of
servants dress as long as You insist
upon plainness. 1t is the woman in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
At the February Tea Party.

When arrived, In reglmentals trig,
She stood dispensing toa and sally-lunns,
Transformed BY stiff brocade and powdered
wig,
Tho fairest OF nil Lady Washingtons.
In time / craved the favor of q cup
OF her own savory, delicious brew,
Which serving me and looking coyly up,
She caught and eyed askance my bun
and bluo.
Her glance said rlainly as n spoken word
In donning them I'd gone Il stop too far;
For my forebears wore red for George the
Third,
And Matte Is loyal d. a. r.
So whom the urns were drained and grow
ing cold,
To calm tho torrent OF a rising gorge
And justify my action, / made bold
Myself to liken to that other George.
She listened, then incredulously asked.
And wherein, pray, does the resem-
blance lie?
Take care, sir, that no innuendo's masked
BY tho fine words with which you make
reply"
"It's simply this" said, intensely grim. =
"Where he was vanquished I'm content
to be;
And what fair Martha Custis did for him
Another Martha's fairly done for me-"
Edward W. Barnard, In Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
Tho uo,ero in High Favor.

The oldest of old friends that has
just taken new lease of favor is the
bolero, many, many new editions of
which appear every day. Endless
variations are worked upon this theme.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

perhaps she was not alone His in
tercession stopped me in my retreat.
I re-opened the door and advanced up
to the General with a firm step. Sir,
said I, you brought me up to speak
the truth, and when I told grand
mamma was alone I hope you be-
lieved I was alone The General
made one of his most courtly bows
and replied. My child. I beg your
PARDON
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

Tencher-"Why aid Washington
cross the Delaware River?"
Johnny Thickneck-"To git on the
other side"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
Could BE sDownright Impudent some-
times"


Washington always seems to have
been most at ease when among women.
At his wife's receptions he did not
view himself as host, but conversed
without restraint, generally with wom-
en- who rarely had other opportunity
of seeing him. An eyewitness states
that 'the young ladies used to throng
around him and engage him in con-
versation. AS these were the only
opportunities which they had OF con-
versinG with him they wero disposed
to use them" That this attention
was not merely tho respect due to a
great man is shown very clearly by the
letter OF young Virginia woman, who
wrote to correspondent that "when
General Washington thsows of the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
NEW YORK FASHIONS. 1
- 7I
Designs For Costumes That Have Be-
come Popular in the Metropolis.

New YoRK Cry (Special). The
long box coats are being more and
more worn every day, and quite as
fashionable for the Juveniles as for the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
GiImpss OF spring styIes.

II one may trust the harbingers OF
fashion. which have all the air of
swallows from the Riviera that in duo
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

you deem that satisfactory here is my
hand-let us be friends" Mr.. Payne
was from that moment an enthusiastic
admirer of Washington.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21

The New Spring Biouscs.
The new spring blouses are looser
in front than last years, but as it is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-02-21
He Knew.

y-"Buried the hatchet, mum. ,