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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
IN SESSION Ar WASHINGTON.
Presbyterian Committee on the RE-
vision Of the Confession Of Faith.

Pre.bytertan Committee on the re-
vision Of the Confession Of Faith.
Washington. Dec 4-The COMMITTEES Of
clergymen and iaymen appointed by the
last General Assembly Of the Prcaby-
terrain Church 90 make a recommendation
to the next General Assembly which
meets in May. on the question whether
there shah be revision Of the Confession
OF Faith. assembled here tonight and
win continue in session tomorrow until
their work r. completed The committee
consists OF Charles a. Diokey Herrick
johnson. Samuel J. Nicolls. Daniel W.
Fisher William Mckibbln. George y.
Stewart Samuel =. Sprecher. Henry Van
Dyke. benjamin Harrison. John A. Har-
Ian. Daniel Il. Noyes. +. W c. HumDh-
rey. William Z. Crabhe. John r. Parssns.
Elisha a. Fraser.
Rev. Dr. S. W Dana OF Philadelphia.
the only absent member % the commit
toe. Is In Europe. Dr. William Henry
Roberts OF Philadelphia. the stated clerk
OF the General Assembly. Is acting as the
secretary OF the committee.
DR.. Roberts laid before the commit
ter a tabulatiou. showing the vote OF the
presbytories on the questions submitted
by the GcnerM Assembly committee on
Revision. il made the following show
ing:
For revision OF the confession. a pres
bytefies: for an explanatory statement.
10: for supplemental statement
OF doctrine. ~. FOR revision
and n supplemental statement Of doctrine.
IA: for a substitute creed. i5. forty-nve
prs sbyteres voted 20 dismiss the whole
subject while forty-three bodies m this
and foreign lands made no response. Some
other votes were east for Individual mol
iaoations The total number Of bodies re-
porting aggregated %.
No definite action was taken by the
committee tonight. Three hours were
spent IN discussion Of the results shown
by the responses received by the commit
tee. and IN an exchange OF views rs to
the recommendations TO be made 60 the
General Assembly This may b. deter
mined on tomorrow. TO which time the
committee adjourned
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
CHAMBER LEAVES ASYLUM.
capes From the DIoominEdale
Asylum ut white Plains.

New York. Dec. A-John Armstrong
Cbanler. former husband OF AmelIe Rives
cousin OF Representative William Astor
CHAMBER. and great grandson OF the origi-
nal John Jacob Aston. who has been CON
fned IN Bloomlngdale Asylum at White
Plains. has escaped and Is supposed 10 be
wandering about the country IN West
Chester county.
Mr. Chnnler has been confined In Bloom
ingdale Asylum for two years. A. he
was tractable and subservient to the rules
Of the institution. he has been allowed
certain liberties which. TWO days ago. he
too advantage Of 90 walk out Of tho gates,
Since that time he has not been seen,
As soon as his escape was discovered at
tendauts at the institution started 90
search Tor him. hut he had left no trace
Mr.. Chanler had the free run OF the
grounds. and could come and go at Will
he was regarded Us a harmless patient.
Mr.. Chanler Is a millionaire and had a
private room IN the institution. DIT Lyon.
the superintendent Of the Institution. said
to-day chat a careful search was being
made for the missing man. and that he
had no doubt he would be found within
twenty-four hours.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
CANAL CONCLUSIONS.


crease. az VIII also che volume OF our
trade with the Orient The amount OF
the American commerce through the
canal will quickly surpass the total
amount OF Europes trafiic
An isthmian canal viii strengt then the
unity OF the national and politlcnl in
terests OF the United States and promote
rs commerce and industries By bring
Ing che Eastern and Western sections Of
our country into closer relations. by re-
dccing the time and cost Of Transporting
our Western products 10 Europe. and ny
enabling the Eastern. Southern and Cen
tral states 10 reach the raw materials
and markets OF Pacino countries cheaply
and expeditiously. the canal will more
fully identify political aud social inter-
ests and quicken the Industrial activity
Of every section OF the United States The
manufactures OF tho Eastern and Southern
states. the cotton from the South, etc.
VIII now out 70 foreign countries In an
Increasing volume
Commis.ion's Cancellations.
The commissions final conclusions fol-
low:
FIRST. The estimated cost OF building
the Nicaragua canal Is about S5sO1OOpD
more than that Of completing the Pana-
ma canal. leaving out the cost OF acquir,
Ing the latter property. This measures
tae difference IN the magnitude OF the OBJ
stacles 30 be overcome IN the actual con-
struct.ob Of the Two canals, and covers
all physical considerations.
The new Panama Canal Company has
shown no disposition TO sell its property
to the United States. Should that COM
pany be able and willing 20 sell. there Is
reason 20 beheve that the price would no,
10 such as would make the total oost to
the United States less than that OF the
Nicaragua canal
Second The Panama canal after com
pletion. would be shorter. have fewer
locks and less curvature than the Nicara-
gun canal. The measure OF these ad-
yantages Is the time required for a YES.
sci to pass through. which Is estimated
FOR an average ship az twelve hours fos
Panama and thirty-three hours for Me-
araEua.
"On she other hand. the distance from
San Francisco 10 New York Il 81 miles,
20 New Orleans 579 miles. and 10 Liverpool
SS6 miles greater via Panama that via
Nioaagua- The time required TO pass
ever these distances being greater than
the difference in che tire OF transit
through the canals. the Nicaragua line,
after completion. would be somewhat the
more advantageous OF the two TO the
United States. notwithstanding the great
er cost OF maintaining the longer canal
Third. The government OF Colombia,
IN which lies the Panama canal has
granted an exclusive concession. which
stAl has many years 10 run. SO far as
can be ascertained. the company is not
willing 10 sell les franchise, but 81 VIII
allow the United states 60 become the
owner Of part Of its stock. The commits
/ sion considers such an arrangement mad
Missile.
The governments OF Nicaragua and
Costa Rica. on she other hand. are I'M
| trammeled by concessions"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
FOUND DEAD IN BED.
T. T. ThIEpen of wnycross Died
suddenly During Monday Night.
Former Tax Collector.

waycross. Ga. Dec. Mr. T. T. Thig
pen. an extensive farmer and crosstie
and naval stores manufacturer, wac
found dead in bed this morning. at the
home OF hls brother Joseph, about eight
miles west OF Waycross.
Deceased, who was brother OF DR..
G. r., J. /. Joseph and w. 3. Thigpen,
was one OF Ware couniys most substan-
tlaI business men. He was apparently
strong and healthy and his death is
surprise 10 all From particulars OBJ
talnable, It Is learned chat when he re-
tired last night he complained OF pain
In the breast. but Il was not thought 10
be anything serious This morning about
4 O'Clock a noise was heard In his room'
and on investigation, Mr.. ThiEpen was
found 90 be dead.
Deceas cd was elected tax collector OF
Ware county In 1894 Before the eNpir-
alton OF his term shortage was dis
covered in his books This was made
good by Mr. Thigpen. but the imputaiion
against his honesty so preyed on his
mind that he attempted TO commit sui
eide by taking poison. Since that time
he Joined the Methodist Church. ana has
been a consistent working member OF
Trinity lie leaves wife ana -FOUR ch"-
dren.
Mr. Thigpen was one OF the main wit
ncsses IN the killing OF Henry Robinson
in this city on THANKSGIVING Day. ~ was
largely through his influence that snsr
in Mcclellan and brothers decided 10
avoid trouble with the Robinson brothers
ana was walking down Plant avenue WIN
sheriff Mcclellan when the night between
Jesse Mcclellan and Henry Robinson be
San. II was he who testified so positive
~ that he saw Henry Robinson close inc
krife and place Il IN his pocket after De-
l.. .l..,t Ia. Inasa MclIollln.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
THE Roor BILL AMENDED.
Two sections Added 90 the Biii "a
Cover special Cases.

Two sections Added 70 the NH v"
Cover special Cases.
Washington. Dec. I-The bill reported
by the House Military Committee to-day
ia the Root bill amended. Most Of these
changes have been reported. Two sec
lions were added 70 the bill to-day. the
first Of which is meant 10 cover the case
Of Gen. shafter and the last OF Gen.
FYtzhueh Lee and James II. Wilson.
These sections are:
Forty-one. That the President Is here
,,, authorized 10 select from the retired
lat OF the army an officer not above the
r,uk 81 brieadier general who may have
distinguished himself during the war Win
e,,Ip in command OF a separate army
- ~ appolnt by and with the advice
,nd consent OF the Senate the officer 80
selected TO be major general United Ssa'es
army. with the pay and allowances estao-
ushed bv law for officers OF that grade
on the retired list - -.
,t.,ssvs,t 10 select from tho brigadier gem
ersls ~ volunteers two volunteer officers
,.tlhout regard 10 age. and appoint them
briraAier gene*is. Uniteh states Army
sor the purpose OF placing them upon
the retired list
other amendments are;
The increase OF the officers OF artillery
sheu be IN proportion 20 the increase OF
the number OF men
The adjutant general shall nave me
rarst Of a major general during the active
s.rvir. OF the present incumbent. and
thereafter the rank OF brigadier general.
The age .imi, for appointment 90 stsif
positions Is stricken out.
The surgeon general Is authorized IN
emergencies 70 appoint as many contract
sureeons az may be necessary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
STRUCK CENTER
when She Found Conee Was slowly
killing Her.

Even a very temperate mode Of living In
regard TO food beverages will not avail
II the use OF coffee Is continued.
A Virginia lady. Mrs. r. Miller Of
Bedford city. says that she was very tenn
perate In every way. Il did not suspect
that coffee was the poison shat was IN
dermiulnE my whole nervous system. cauf-
ing q condition Of vertigo aud headache.
until the attacks became 30 frequent and
violent that ! was compelled 20 give up
an kinds Of work and forced 10 lie down
most Of the time.
MY attention was drawn 10 Postum
FOOD Coffee hy the experience Of some
others Ia regard go Common coffee and
tho thought occurred 20 me that perhaps
coffee was the cause Of my trouble. 50 /
began TO use Postum. being careful 10
have II made according 90 the directions
on the package
n dld not have 10 cultivate taste for
II. for I found on the start that Il was
a most delicious beverage.
DAY after day ! continued 70 improve,
but did no, dream that would b. such
a help, and never since the day left on
coffee and commenced the use Of Postum
Food Coneo labout nine months ago. have
| had any return OF the trouble ! have
used no medicine or tonic Of any kind
during this time. and my present coudi-
ton 81 magnificent health Is due entire
iy 10 the use Of Postum Food Coffee.
Il have heard several persons say they
did not like Postum. but IN each case I
discovered upon inquiry that Il was be-
cause they tried 10 make Il like common
coffee. that a. boil !: four or nve min
utas This will nos do. for one canno;
get the delicious favor and the food value
In 30 short boiling. The directions ore
plain enough. and II only requires little
patience 90 bring ous the beautiful fiavor
The doctors ind Postum one OF their
.a@aes like mine"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
NEWS FRoM FI.oRrDA's CAPITAL
JacksonviIle's New Corpora tton
Arrangements BetnE SHADE Eos
inauguration.

inauguration.
Tallahassee. Fla, Dec 4-Jaoksonviilo
has n new corporation. the Mutual Ma
val Stores Company. with a capital Of
$50 90 II will deal IN all kinds OF naval
stores. cotton and It's products. general
merchandise ard lands. and will operate
steam ana sail vessels and railroads
r. 7. Badford has been transferred
from tho Jasper Blues TO the Columbia
Light Infantry a. Lake city
The oficlal canvass Of the vote Of Flor
ida. which Wns commenced last saturday.
has been in0annkely postponed on az
count OF omission IA county returns. which
have been sent back for correction
A glove contest II announced for Friday
night al the Opera House. between ] NJ.
Dutton. lightweight champion OF the
south and Harry Linton Of Talaahaesee
In the Circuit Court sig Smith was con-
vlctcd on two counts Of breaking and en-
tering 20 commit larceny On one con.
viction he Yves sentenced 20 state prison
for ten years. and on the other sentence.
10 suspended.
Ella Gibson was convicted Of assault
with intent 10 murder. and Baccus Bry-
,ant was acquitted on n similar charge.
The grand jury reported four indictments.
~ a special meeting Of the city Coun-
eli. held on Monday night, the following
counciimon were appointed COMMITTEES
ON Inauguration. W r. Armstrong,
chairman. ]. A. Edmonson. T. u. Ran
dolph. julius Ball and A. e spliier The
object and purpose Of the committee T. 20
arrange for che grandest Inauguration
ever held in the state.
The Council also instructed Judge Geo.
T. Rauey 10 represent the city IN the
electric light case. whica viii be called
up Ia che United States Supreme Court
next week Ut Washington
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
WILL OFFER AMENDMENT.

senator vest wants Change An
Proposed ship Subsidy BHI.
Washington. Dec. 4-senator Vest gave
notice to-day Of an amendment he will
ofrcr to the ship subsidy bill The amend
ment provides for the repeal Of such eS-
listing laws as either prohibit or restrict
citizens Of the United States from our
chasing ships built IN other countries 10
he used IN the foreign trade Of the United
states or which impose taxes, burdens
or restrictions on such ships when own
Ell by American citizens. which are not
imposed upon ships built Ia the United
states"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
MUST END IN FOUR MONTHS.
CONSUL GENERAL STOWE TALKS
ABOUT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR.

sixteen Thousand Boer Prisoners
CIamortnE for an End of HOSTILE
tIss-Lord Kitchener WiIl. DO Lit
lie More Than Any other General.
Doesn't Understand Webster Davis
n. He Made PrO-BrItish Speeches
an cape Colony.
London, Dec. Al. G. Stowe. United
states consul general at Cape Town. ar
rived here to-day and sails for the United
states on Dec. IS. He said to-day;
II give the war in South Africa four
months 20 come to an end. In my opinion
il IS bound 20 be snufted out during that
urriod. do not believe Lord Kitchener
VIII DO much more than any other gem
eral. The present plan OF the British
campaign Is bound 10 bring abou, the re-
suit Moreover. there are 1900 Boer
prisoners IN Ceylon St. Helena and az
cape Town. al OF whom are anxious to
have an end OF hostilltles.
shortly before left. Christian Botha.
a cousin Of Louis Bosha. got up a petition
among his fellow prisoners az Cape Town.
urging the commandment general to make
peace. a majority signed the petition.
wfsoh undoubtedly represents the sggre-
cato opinion OF the Boer prisoners.
All this talk about burning farms "
huncOmbe. The only farms destroyed are
those from which shots are fred at the
British or those which are being used
40 shelter the Beers"
he said he did not believe che rnmors
o. sedition IN Cape Colony would result
ia much. He expressed himself as un.
able 90 understand the attitude OF Web
ster Davis. former assistant secretary Of
the interior OF the UniCed States. ''cons!d-
ertng the fact that Mr.. Davis made pro-
British speeches while being entertained
boz CAPE Colony
Ia MIR Stoves opinion Sir Alfred NIL
ner will eventually become governor gen
eral Of a great South African confedef-
alton including the Boer republics and
Rhodesia-
'sfilner." ne said, us tho man OF the
hour. a man who in power and resource
fulness might almost be compared 10
Grant"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
sERGr. sHEDD DISAPPEARS.
Domestic InfeIIcity said "a he the
Cause OF his Departure.

Augusta. Dec. 4.-The item OF interest
in Augusta to-day was the disappearance
OF sergt Bob shedd OF the police force
In the morning malt there came 10 Chief
the sergeant. and note Of thanks to the
commlssloned officers OF the force. and
the members OF the Police Commission
for tho many kindnesses they had shown
HIM during his long service on the force.
The sergeant said ~ the note that hs
would Bet no one la Augusta know OF his
whereabouts. aud no one seems 20 know
further than that he had a pass or tho
Georgia road to Atlanta. and q Is thought
that he left Augusta for Atlanta on the
Monday midnight train. Domestic infe-
iiciiy is the cause Of his departure
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
kENTUCkIAN KILLED.

William Poor slain by His BROTHER
fn-Lnw. Fred Gaiick.
Falmouth. Ky, Dec. A-Wiiiam foof'
a prominent contractor. and brother Of
H. J. Poor. cx-mcmber Of the Kentucky
Legislature. was shot and instantly XIII
cd by his brother-in-law, Fred Guiiek. TO-
night. The tragedy took place At the
slaughter house Of Benakcr 4 Adams and
was the elimination Of a dissatisfied feel
Ing on the part Of Quick. who was on
yesterday deposed as buyer and weigher
for the nrm.
Guil1k claims seif-defense and was
placed under arrest.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05

washington. Dee. Representative
Hull. chairman Of the Committee on All
itary Affairs. has introduced a resolution
for a special order for the consideration
OF che army reorganization bin tomorrow
Immediately after the reading OF the jour
nal and providing for a vote after three
hours debate on each side.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05

London. Dec. 1.-The Shanghai CORE
spondent Of the Morning Post who be
leves that the Powers VIII withdraw
their forces from Pekin IA order 70 en-
able the court 20 return SAYS.
THE policy Of scuttle once begun. every
Power would endeavor 70 be the first to
conclliato the Chinese. Europe has al
ready lost her face 20 utterly that no
further yielding could make her degra
dafton worse"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
GEN. BREoI<rxRIDcE's REPORT.
He Recommends Two Soldiers 90
Every One Thousand Population.

He recommends Two soldiers 10
Every One Thousand Population.
Washington. Dec. 4-The report OF Gen.
J. c. Breckenridge. inspector general Of
the army. earnestly recommends that the
BENEFITS OF the law Of March 3. 1899. pro-
viding for the retirement OF officers OF che
army under certain conditions with the
rank and nay OF the next higher grade,
be extended 20 include officers OF the
army.
He also touches Of che Disadvantages
imposed by Inferior rank IN the army.
Citing an instance OF the China campaign.
when Gen Chaffoe. a junior among the
International commanders. was advanced
from n brigadler to a major general TO
give him the requisite status as
commandcr-ln-chiet OF the United States
forces IN China
In regard 10 the question OF reorGan-
lzlng the standing army the General sug-
costs standard OF two soldiers per every
100 population.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
COMMISSIONER rEcK's REPORT.
Total Expenditures nj the Paris Ex-
nnslfion kDao. la5.

Washington. Dec. t-commissioner
Peek's report OF the expenditures Of the
Paris Exposition Commission for the year
ending Nov Is. 1900. was cent TO the Sen
ate to-day.
THE total amount expended was ss2s, t65
The principal items were. Experts eaia-
ries. SIG, e0a. buildinsf. &isiAzI; jury. 49,
rs; merks' salaries. Sss.ii5i general en-
ployes salaries. ti9,sSs guards, sSAs'l;
travelling expenses, t54sSo
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
Krnrrr ovation. ForhIaaen.

Cologne. Dec. Am Anglophobe de
rnonstrauon took place in front OF tho
British oonsulafes here to-day. Mounted
police dispersed the Rioters and arrested
the leaders. Serenades and ovations OF
Mr. Kruger planned by various societies,
have been forbidden in the interests Of
public safety.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
nnrrrsH CANAL COMMENT.
London Times Look. Upon H rs
Fascinating scheme.

London. Dec. 4.-The Times referring
- President McKiuleys illusions 70 the
Nicaragua canal IN his message. says;
1T Is a fascinating scheme. but we
have some doubt as TO whether the canal
"a euld be commercially worth cutting.
The analogy with the sucz canal Is very
imperfect. The lsihmus Of suez lies along
one OF the greatest trade routes and
TOMS great trading communities. Il mas
no railway rivals. Nicaragua lacks nii
OF these advantages.
.Creat prttain cannot but view with
sa,isfartion the cutting OF the Nicaragua
canal" saws the Morning Post. provided
a "a free 10 all nations at equal rates m
time Of peace and is treated as a part Of
the open sea during war"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
LIKE THE MESSAGE.
The FIgaro JoyfuIly Welcomes the
Friendly Tone.

Friendly Tone.
Paris. Dec. 5-"Presldent Icl<inleys
illusions IN his message to the good re-
Iatisns between France and che United
states during the exposition. SAYS tho
Figure. us especially weicosns. For
some years a formidable EFFORT has been
made by tho Anglo-saNon press 20 divert
American sympathy for the advantage OF
England. u is not our province 10 inquire
whether a Franco-American understand
Ink Ia some part ~ the globe would he
wise and truthful. but we know that the
hostility o. the United States ie rsdouot-
able and therefore We ioyfuily welcome
the friendly tone OF the message
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
rAnDoNED ny GOV. pINGnEE.

Fine for Completely In Fraud.
Detroit Mich. Dec. t-Gov. Pinsree at
10 o'clock tonight announced that he had
pardoned both Gen. w. l.. White. ex-
quariermastcr general. and Gen. A. +.
Marsh. ex-inspector general OF the Mich
isan National Guard, who were convicted
OF completely IN the state military cloth
ing frauds. upon the payment OF 5000
fine by earh
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05

Memphis. Tenn. Dec. 4.-Bobby Dobbs,
The coiored iight-weight champion fighter
sustained his reputation to-right by
easily defeating I'D Wall. the Southern
lightweight champion. IN the arena OF
the Phoenix Athletic Club before a
crowd of about 400 persona
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
STEAMER BnoKEN Down.
steamer Partisan Reported 90 lie IA
Trouble on Sanabra.

Halifax. y. s.. Dec. i.--The Allan Line
steamer Partisan. due today r. reported
BY pilot boat TO b. broken down OF
sambra. The pilot boz, has just come
up the harbor with che intelligence. A
fierce gale Is blowing along the entire
North Atlantic coast
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05

London. Dec 4.-Gen. Kitchener reports
from South Africa. that tho mounted
troops of Gen. Knox were engaged All
day long Sunday with a part OF Gen. De-
Wsrs forces. north OF Bcihulie. The
Beers were headed of and retired IN a
northeasterly direction.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05
DESTROYED Ar COLUMBUS.

steamer Three states BHrned Last
Might. Causing $4,000 Ilo~-.
Columbus. Ca. Dec THE steamer
Three states caught IRE from a stove in
the engine house tonight az the wharf
here and is a complete loss. She be-
longed to the Georgia and Alabama Nav
igation Company and was valued at about
$1,000 There were no lives loss. but two
men had very narrow escapes. leaving the
boat as the flames we're entering their
cabins.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-05

Iouisviile Ky. Dec. &-Ed Adamson Of
Louisville and George Bawiste OF ST.
Louis wrcAtied az Music Han to-nlgat
for two hours and eleven minutes without
a tall when the referee declared the
bout a draw