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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
RESCUE OF THE ELIAS CREW
GERMAN steamer, COaI-Iaden, Found
cred Soon Afterward


New York, Jan. S.-The British s+aop,ar
Georgian which arrived this morning from
LONDON rescued at sea. on Jan. c. Can't.
9lahgo and crew of thirty men. also the
captain Wife two children and nurse. of
me German steamer Ella. which founder
ed at sea the same date, while on the vow
age from Perth Am5oy for Halifax
Inc Ella sailed from Perth Amboy Dec.
80 with 1900 tons of coal, for Halifax n
D She was a steel vessel. butt at New
caste, England, in 1888. and was formerly
named Abydos. She registered 2117 tons
gross and $40 tons net. Her hailing port
was Apenrade, Germany where che was
owned by NJ Jobson She had been for
some TINE under charter to the Munson
Indies
The Georgian sighted the Ella at & n
M on Jan. >, in latitude H.35. longitude
o4.@' the German steamer being water
logged and with a heavy list 10 the star
board. The sea was too rough to permit
removal of those on board the Ella until
me following morning when the Geor-
gan hfehoat was launched and sent to
the assistance of the disabled steamer.
and brought OFF all on board here three
dangerous trips being made
Capt. Staugos children were transferred
to the Georgian's lifeboat securely strap
ped 10 the backs of sailors, who sprans in
10 the sea. to be picked up by the res
cuers All hands were almost complete
~ exhausted on reaching the Georgians
deck
At Il a. m. of the 9Th, all hands being
safely transferred, the Georgian proceed
ed on her course. At this time the Ella
was fast settling in the water and short
ly before noon was seen to sink bow
first.
On Jan. l the Ella ran into a heavy
northwest gale which gradually increased
to a hurricane accompanied by tremen-
dous seas, which swept over the vessel,
causing her to roll and plunge violently.
At II p m the cargo shifted and the YES
sci was thrown on her beam ends. The
crew were set to work to trim the cargo
in order to right the vessel, but owing to
the heavy sea ana the plunging of the
vessel they We're compelled to abandon
their efforts. The Ella then became I'M
manageable, with her decks at an angle
of forty degrees, the sea breaking over
her fore and aft continually.
At D. m. on Friday a steamer was
sighted, distress signals were burned
which attracted her attention and soon
the Georgian was close alongside and re-
NAMED by till the work of rescue was ac-
cOmDlishe1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
Shipping News.

Boulogne, Jan. ARRIVED steamer Rau-
ma Pensacola, via Norfolk.
Delaware Breakwater, JAN S.-The
schooner Carrie e. Look. Jacksonville for
New York, which arrived here yesterday,
is leaking and will be towed to destina-
ton. e
The schooner Horace w. Macomber,
from Tampa for Baltimore, has arrived
here. The vessel is leaking eleven inches
an hour. The schooner was hove to for
six days during northwesterly gales.
Liverpool, Jan 3.-Arrived, steamer Vala,
Savannah for Manchester.
Pensacola, Fla, Jan. S.-Arrived, steam
ships Langfond (Nor), Helliesen, Genoa !;
Comrose (Br), Seawood, Marseilles, via
Gibraltar; barks oscar (NoO. Schroeder,
Carthagena. via Barbados Hilja Rus),
HARRISON, Liverpool; Vigo (NoD, Marcus
sen, Bremen; schooners Tortugas, Mullens.
Apalachicola. en- route to Choctawhatchie
bay; Donna Christina, Axelson,
Sailed, steamships Pensacola, Simmons
Galveston; Drumgarth (BD. Fowler,
Havre; ship Mariana Madre QtaD, Schiaf-
fino, Leghorn; barl<s Thermal CRus), Roos,
Antwerp; Gloria (Nor). Magunsdel, ST.
Denis; Sophie Kirk (BD, Paysandre, Uru-
quay.
Cleared, bark Armenia QtaD Capurro,
Genoa; steamer Sommers N. Smith, Dunn,
Sabine Pass via Mobile.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09

tend unnecessary and unjust powers to
the Legislature I'm limiting the vested
rights and privileges of the railway cor
porations OF the state In 1880 he was
elected an associate arbitrator of the
Southern Railway and Steamship Associa-
lion, ana still continues In that office.
Early after the war he was elected ore
of the board of trustees OF the University
of Georgia; and when, under the act OF
1889 the old board was dissolved he was
appointed for the long term, one of the
new board from the First congressional
district In 1883 he was appointed one of
the commissioners to erect the new capi-
tol of the state, but declined the
oce He had held various other
offices; among them he was pres
dent OF the University Club of Savannah,
was one of the trustees of Chatham Acad-
envy, Fellow of the Geographical Society
of New York, and president
OF the Georgia Historical Society.
Col, Screven was not only one of the best
known men in Savannah, but he was
known throughout Georgia and the entire
South. He was a gentleman of the Old
school, a man of much Intellectual capac-
ity and literary ability. and a man of
sound judgment. He was a recognized
arbitrator in railroad matters, his last
duty In that capacity being the arbitration
between the lines interested in the move
ment of troops from Savannah after the
muster out or Lee corps ana the othSr
volunteer regiments in the American
Spanish war, which were mustered out OF
service here.
Col. Screven's last active public duty
was i'm connection with the Georgia Con-
federate Veterans reunion in November,
over which he presided and in which he
took an active part. He was a Jealous
member of the Confederate Veterans AS
ISOLATION, and it was fitting that the clos
ing acts of his life should have been in
promoting the memory of a cause for
which he had fought, and to which he was
devoted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
COL. JOHN SCREVEN DEAD.
DIED AT 2,4O O'CLOCK THIS MORN
ING FROM PNEUMONIA.

He Caught Cold at "a Meeting of the
confederate Veterans Association
Last Meek-His Illness Not mt
First Thought to lie Serious. but
When Pneumonia Developed IL at
Once became CriticnI-Funeral
VIII Probably Take Place To-mor-
rOw-Sketch Of Col. Screven's Life.
Col John Screven died this morning at
2I0 O'clock at his residence, No 2o5 Con-
gress street, east The end came after
"a few days Illness, which was not at
first regarded as serious, but each day
marked Its increase, until Sunday, when
II was seen that his condition was pre-
carious. Yesterday 1t was recognized as
being even worse and his attending ply
silicon, DN T. j. Charlton. knew it had
grown TO be a matter OF life or death.
Pneumonia had followed what had at
first seemed but cold caught from ex-
posure. Col. Screven attended the meet
ing OF the Confederate Veterans last Tues
day night and then caught the cold We'd
nesday night he had chill and the ply
stefan was summoned later Until yes
terday it was not thought that his life
was in danger.
When II was seen that there was immi-
nent danger OF the worst. Mrs T. c. Ar
mold and Mrs S. c. Atkinson, children of
Col. Screven were summoned to attend
the bedside of their father. Mrs Atxin-
son came from Brunswick and was at tho
home when death came. Mrs. Arnold,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
--------S-Sb--S---
SAMOAN TREATY DISCUSSED.
senator Davis Made Explanatory
Statement About 1t.

Washington. Jan. S-The Senate to-day
took up the Samoan treaty in executive
session, and after having it read from the
desk, Senator Davis, chairman of the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, made a brief
explanatory statement
In doing so he quoted literally from the
report upon the Samoan situation made
by Hon. Bartlett Trip The Senator re-
ferred to the hostities of last summer
saying that these were merely a forerun-
ner of what might have occurred on far
larger scale of the tripartite arrangement
between the United States. Great Britain
and Germany had been permitted to con-
tinue in force.
He contended that Germany had simply
made a quit claim deed to the United
States and that In turn the United States
had quit claimed to Germany.
While the statement was In progress
Senator Pettigrew asked how many peo-
pie the United States had bought with
the islands this country comes into pos
session of by the transfer" but Mr.. Davis
refused to admit the applicability of the
language to the transaction.
Senator Bacon stated his opposition to
the treaty and gave notice that he would
ask to be heard upon it when the treaty
is again taken up.
The injunction of secrecy was removed
from the treaty. 1t has been published
heretofore
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
LIQUOR INTERESTS LINE UP.
GETTING READY FOR THE COMING
PROHIBITION FIGHT.

Royal Arch Lodges Met in Atlanta
and Organized a Grand Ledge.
Representative Were There From
All the Large Cities of the state.
III. f. DreesOn of Savannah Among
the OHicers-SOciety Is Composed
of Liquor Dealers.
Atlanta, Jan. S-The liquor interests of
the state are already lining up for the
contest with prohibition, which will, in
all probability, be the leading issue in the
state elections this fall.
Representatives of the various local
lodges OF the Royal Arch met here to-day
and organized grand lodge. The
Knights OF the Royal Arch is composed
of liquor dealers. and through its organi-
cation the anti-prohibitionists are sup
posed to have defeated The Willingham bill
last session. The same society will bear
the brunt OF the fight over the prohibi-
ton issue.
Twenty delegates were<present at the
meeting here to-day, representing Savan-
nah, Brunswick, Augusta, Macon and At
lanta. These five local lodges report
membership of 800, and the rolls steadily
increasing. Besides perfecting the forma-
ton OF a grand lodge, various matters of
Importance were discussed and another
meeting provided for. to be held in Macon
the second Monday in February. l ,
The officers of the Grand Lodge elected
to-day were as follows:
j. H. Spillman, Atlanta, G V. C.
H. E. Dreeson, Savannah L. V. c.
Albert Steiner, Atlanta, G. T.
j. b. Scheers, Augusta G. o.
Reb. Massenburg, Macon, G. r.
]. T. Alexander, Atlanta, G. NJ. c.
J. j, Moon, Macon, c. G.
r. V. Douglass, Brunswick, G. T.
Chester King, Atlanta, physician.
Roland Ellis, Macon, attorney.
A board of managers was selected, COM
posed of John F. Lubs of Savannah, H. G.
Keeney of Atlanta and Henry Kennedy
of Augusta. H. e. Dreeson of Savannah
and J. II. Spillman of Atlanta were named
TO represent the Grand Lodge at the meet
ing of the Supreme Grand Lodge, to be
held at Hot Springs, Ark, in May.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
INGALLS, Will SOON RETIRE.
He Is President of Big Four and
Chesapeake and Ohio.


New York, Jan. S.-The Commercial Ad-
vertiser says:
Melville E. ingalls,, president of the
big Four and the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroads, contemplates an early retire
ment from active railroad life. Mr.. In
gals said to-day:
81 do not expect to continue in active
railroad service much longer. ! have
worked hard for a great many years and
have reached a period in my life at which
l think I am entitled to relaxation and
freedom from responsibilities and ankle
ties. l shall withdraw from the presi-
denotes of the Big Four and the Chesa-
peake and Ohio, not right away, but as
soon as matters have shaped themselves,
so that l may retire without causing any
Inconvenience or injury to interests in
trusted to my care ~ Uao.
Asked about the alleged large purchases
Of Chesapeake and Ohio stock by outside
interests Mr. 1ngalls said: 'A-
Il really do not know much about that.
Since l have been in New York / have
made inquiries with no definite results. l
understand that there have been some
very heavy purchases of Chesapeake and
Ohio stock lately, and from what l hear
l infer that a syndicate is doing the buy
ing So far as l am aware, there is moth
ing in the stories of a prospective consol-
idation of the Chesapeake and Ohio with
any other system. 1 do not think that
the Baltimore and Ohio interest is con-
cerned in recent purchases of Chesapeake
and Ohio stock"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
FALLING OFF IN COTTON.
Grent Decrease shown by Secretary
Hester's Report.


New Orleans, Jan. 8.-Secretary Hester's
analysis of the cotton movement for the
four months of the season, from Sept
to the close of December inclusive, shows
that compared with the crop movement
last year, Texas. including Indian terri
tory, has brought into sight this season
in round figures $4,000 bales less, while
other Gulf states, which include Arkansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee Mis-
souri, and Oklahoma. have marketed 1885,,
900 less. The group of Atlantic states,
which includes North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida and Virginia, show de-
crease of 6S1,O00, making the decrease in
the total of crop marketed 1.S23,000
Mr. Hester shows the amount brought
into sight by Texas and Indian territory
to be 1906 O34 bales; other Gulf states,
/ Ss4 5S2; Atlantic states, 2,2l2,29S; total
crop in sight at the close of December
r 902 $50. a decrease under last year OF
I 200 9QO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09

Necessity of mechanical ventilation in
the case of crowded rooms and the inn
portance of natural ventilation was shown
at recent sanitary congress. The gain
by introducing good ventilation i'm offices
where clerks are crowded together would
doubtless be even more marked than in
the case of the theater. IL is usually con-
sldered that 1000 cubic feet of air an hour
is what is required by a single person,
but at the Opera House at Vienna the
figure was 1000 cubic feet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
ACCIDENT TO MRS. NAFEw.
Aged Augusta Lady Knocked Down
in New York City.

Augusta, Jan. ga telegram received
here from New York announces a serious
accident to Mrs. Sarah Nafew, sister of
Mr. Philip schley Of this city, and of Mrs.
Maria McAlpin of Savannah, and cousin
~ 7 8. Hook of Atlanta. Mrs. Nafew
was on her way to the Fifth street ferry
when she was knocked down by a cab and
had her ankle fractured.
She is reported to have rallied from the
shock. but the accident is made serious
nv her advanced age, over 50 years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
CONTEST MADE BY ALDRICH.
Alabama Case Heard by the Congress
siOnnI Committee.

Washington, Jan S.-The contested cleo
zion case of William F. Aldrich against
the sitting member, Representative {. A
Robbins. of the Fourth Alabama district
was heard to-day by House Election Com
mittee No. /.
The contest involves charges of intimi-
dation and prejudice created by an issue
Of white supremacy also armed conflicts
and alleged Irregularities in the election
machinery. Counsel on both sides were
heard in argument.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
contested election Cases.

Washington, Jan. S.-The House Com
r,Ittee on Elections No 8 to-day set Thurs
dav next for hearing argument on the
Wise-Young contested election case from
the Second Virginia district, and the fol-
Lowing Wednesday for hearing the Pear
SON. Crawford case from the Ninth North
T-arolina district.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
HEAVY DEAL IN COAL LAND.
Tennessee Company Will Purchase
About 80, 900 Acres.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. S.-W. B.
swaney and E. E. Richardson of this
city are negotiating for the sale of 10000
acres of coal and iron lands in Northern
Alabama. This property adJohs uat
owned by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and
Railway Company, the prospective pur-
'chasers.
The property Is now owned by residents
Of baltimore and Little Rock. The deal
is expected to be closed at once ana the
improvements begin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
Extensive Coal Mine Deal.

Knoxville. Tenn, Jan. s-Patrick Mil
lei of this city has closed deal with
Philadelphia firm for extensive coaI mines
Of Dorchester Va. A large coke oven
nlant will be constructed on the property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09

Washington. Jan. S.-Quartermaster
General I,udington has received word that
the transport Mcpherson arrived at Glen
fneeos Yesterday with all of the records
If the Cuban and Porto Rican census
aboard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
German warship at New Orleans.

New Orleans, Jan. s--The German train
inc shin Won Moltke arrived to-day at
Port Eads. She Will reach the city to-
morrow. The Germans here have made
preparations to give her officers and crew
an elaborate reception.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
TO DISCUSS RACE QUESTION.
First step Toward an Annual Con-
ference in Montgomery.


Montgomery, Ala. Jan. Sat a meet
ing this evening of a committee of TWEEN
ty-five leading men of Montgomery, the
first step was taken toward the Inaugural
ton OF on annual conference to be held
in this city on the race problem.
The conference is especially intended to
be fairly and fully representative of
Southern thought on such subjects as the
relation of the negro to the franchise, TO
religion and education, and to the social
order. including a discussion of the lynch
ing question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
Gear Will succeed Himself.

Des Moines Ia, Jan. "a. b. Cummins
of Des Moines to-day Withdrew as a can
didate for United States senator leaVlns
40 iald clear to Gen. Gear to succeed
himself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09

-Dialect.-'Vat a loafy dialect Mr.. Levy
has" exclaimed Miss Isaacs, the acknowl-
edged belle of the Lebanon Links. did
you hear him schust say, Hoot, shentle-
mems? Puck.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
,,,,o i. N,Iitory Department.

washington, Jan. ,s.-The President mas
created a military department of Alaska
The action is tantamount to estaonshihg
a complete military government there'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-09
MINISTER HUNTER ARRIVES.
would Not Talk on the Petition
for His RemOvnI.

I've" Orleans, Jan. S.--Dr. W. Godfrey
a. minister to Guatemala, arrived
M 10y }on the Breakwater. He says he Is
/ 5 way to Louisville, where his wife
2 ~ having obtained six weeks leave
rlI fehce.l. He denied that he had been
.tg. ~ 70 Washington, and declined to be
oy, XeWed upon the petition for his re-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
May Redeem Bonds.

From the present condition of this
States finance it is likely that the
State OF Nevada will redeem S25, OOJ
worth of outstanding bonds. This has
been accomplished by economy on the
part of the present State officers and
the calling in of these bonds relieves
the State of quite debt. This is to
be 'done in the near future and is cer-
tainly marked improvem ent in affairs
when it is considered that the bonds
are to be redeemed when the finances
throughout the State are at lover ebb
than they were during the palmy days
when debts were contracted that the
present generation might take the load
off the State.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
There Off

Last night the Carson delegation to the
big Fourth of July celebration at Wads-
worth took their departure. The base
ball boys were reinforced by goodly
number Of pleasure seekers and the In
dian School band had car. They are
billed to boom the big time and will GER
tainly be a feature. The ball play ers re-
cei> ed word yesterday that Wadsworth
had imported number Of professional
players and this will make the Carson
team do some pretty lively playing to
keep up their end. They are all in for a
g cd time and WadswoTth will give
them a royal treat.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
Out for Business.

James G. STeeney is regularly in
stalled in his law chair at the Office of
Alfred Chart. Law is a mighty bad
article to mix up with, but if you have
to jump into it Jim is ready to give
you the best he has got and it ought to
be first class. He is already busy, but
there is always chance for more and
anything from civil suit to the prep
aratiOn Of a deed will receive his
prompt attention. HIS card appears
in another column of this paper.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04

Margarito Nolindo has been held
under 81, 900 bonds to await the action
of the Elko county Grand Jury. The
evidence adduced at the preliminary
examiL alton showed that he had made
a cold -bloOded attempt to murder
Nunez.
Eureka is suffering from a scarity OF
water this year. 1t is only turned On
four hours day, and no one is allowed
to sprinkle gardens and none is to be
had for wetting down the streets.
Frank Hill came down from Sam
Longabaugh wood camp yesterday.
He says that Sam will start his saw
mill up next Monday and that things
are pretty lively in the camp.
The Reno and Sacramento relay
teams meet in fifty mile relay race at
Sacramento today. 1t will be a hot
race and Reno stands a good chance O
winning.
John Trap was painfully injured
yesterday. He was. working under :
wheel of big freight wagon when thu
wheel fell on hlm MASKING his hand ant
otherwise injuring him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
Turkey Eggs.

Half breed turkey eggs for sale at
Steinmetzs' drug store. 81 a setting.
If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
A Driving Accident.

While Miss Clara Spooner and Miss
Harley of this city We're driving on the
Divide Sunday evening a dog jumped
at their horse, and Miss Spooner, who
was driving, struck at the cahine with
her whip. In doing SO she got her
lines crossed and the horse made d
short turn, tipping the buggy over
and throwing the young ladies to the
ground. They escaped injury, but
were badly scared. -Eaterprise.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
Buildings Burned.

Sunday Afternoon the residence and
an outbuilding on the Alamo rancn
west of town was burned. The fire
originated from detective huo.
This property is owned by John
Sparks and is one of his breeding
sta ions. 1t was formerly the May
berry ranch and is u historic place.
times and narrowly escaped destruc-
tom Journal
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04


Finder please lea> at this office
r; r
So 80 you get So in value They are
made in all the latest styles, comfort
able to the foot and every pair gives
satisfaction to the wearer
Joe FIatt Las just received the most
Seiect ah' h"7'eN' Hile OF h'cN''eS ever III
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,,o,,e Of an .;,.. 34,- .,a,a
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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
Ice for Carson

People who imagine that there is 60
ing to be an ice famine in this city this
summer need not worry. Doc Benton
has secured the agency of the Floris-
ton Ice Company for Carson this sum.
mer and will be able to deliver ice 8
foot thick if necessary at the old rates
to all consumers. The ice comes f-n't
the company's ponds on the TrucL &c
and is as clear as crystal and as hart
as granite.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
N. sODERBERG

n. SODERBERG
Attorney at Law.
Office north side of plaza, Carson, New
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
] Overton Resigns

j. B. Ovcrton has resigned from
the management of the lum Der in
terests at Overton. The vacancy
has been filled by the appointment of
ID. c. Bliss, son OF d. L. Bliss, who
has large interests in that vicinity
Report.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04
Notice

There will be meeting of the Ormsby
County Silver Central Committee Oh
Friday evening, July 6, at o'clock, at
the office of the District Attorney. Ar
engagements for holding primary cleo
ton will lee made.
EpauND JAMES. Chairman.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-07-04

Geo. Tyrrell has contracted for the
crop of strawberries from the Cliff ranch
He received his first shipment yesterday
and they We're beauties. Leave orders
for box or a case.