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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
Fire at Zacatecas, Mexico.

Appalling loss OF life attended the
burning of the municipal market house at
Zacatecas, Mexico. Fifteen bodies have
been taken from the ruins.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

Henry Williams, wanted to answer n
charge of cattle stealing, was killed;
Frank McClurg, merchant, was fatally
wounded; and Tom Williams was shot i'll
the arm and breast in a battle at Rus
sellville, Ala, between Marshal Ben Bar
rett and Deputy Sheriff Hargett on one
side and the Williams brothers on the
ofbar
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
INCREASE IN RAILROAD PROFITS
Net Earnings Show a Gain of $50, 577,-
2IS Over Last Year.

2IS Over Last Year.
An increase this year of S35,3II,21S in
the net earnings of railroads operating
192. 1893 miles of line is shown in the
preliminary report of the interstate COM
1nerce commission covering the period up
10 June 30 last. The total of net earn
ings was $555.O0T, 1924. Gross income
was 81, 5S7, 164 ,205, against $1,4S7, 044,-
St4 last year. OF the earnings this year
81 .114. 74O710 was from freight. and
$42G,909,210 from passenger traffic.
Dividends declared amounted to $121,-
10S.637. an increase of $13,000,000 over
last Vpar
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
9 nracIay Discharged by President.

Maciay has refused to resign as an en-
ploye of the navy, and President Roose-
Welt Immediately ordered his discharge.
1t is hoped in Washington that the con-
troyersy over Schley viii now be permit
ted 10 die.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

Neil Brothers Of London have issueI
circular unfolding their estimates 4
the American cotton crop Of ll.250.04D
bales, against 9.674 600 bales by the goJ
eminent The average estimate Of prih-
cipal Cotton Exchange figures out al ID
$50 coo bales
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

In london the jury returned 4 verdict
of guilty against both Theodore and
Laura jackson (Ann odelia Diss de Rari
charged with immoral practices and
fraud. The judge sentenced Jackson to
fifteen years penal servitude and Mrs.
Jackson to seven years penal servitude.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
Ground Broken for ST. Louis Fair.

The first public celebration in eonnec-
tion with the worlds fair 10 be opeaea
in st. Louis in 1903 in commemorative
OF the Tooth anniversary of the Louisiana
purchase was held Friday. when ground
iNas broken on the site in Forest Park.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
Old Man Frozen to Death.

Alexander Gum of Harrington, Kan,
died in Abilene from the effects of cold
weather. He claimed to be 116 years
old.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
I,onu Mill I,eave Caf,;,N
General Funston 4 Fs,be-

Secrstavy Of the Navy Long "a. mott
Eco President Roosevelt that he n "a re
tire from the cabinet in the near Il ware
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
Tractiou Fuploves Avosd SIT.

By vote of sos to 10 the conductors
and motormen OF the Onion, Traction
Company in Philadelphia deciSed not t,
strike
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

| l1OilQAt bAANO AtdAAtA
| New York. its maximum this week.
- nearly all sections OF the
country reporting exceptional distrihu-
ton. While the class of goods especially
stimulated by Christmas demand occu-
pied the position of greatest prominence
general merchandise was not far behind
in activity Transporting interests were
Just beginning to overcome congested con-
ditions when severe storms made the SIT
uation more complicated than before. IN
many industries it is not question 81
finding buyers, but securing the privilege
of postponing deliveries beyond the date
originally specified" according to X. e.
Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade
Bradstreet's says: Retail trade has held
the center of the stage this week, stimu-
lated as it has been by the dual intlii-
enees of exceptionally cold weather
throughout the country and rather more
pronounced holiday demand, which prom
Uses TO be of record-breaking character,
not only as to volume but as to quality
and grade of goods purchased. While
jobbers in many lines, notably shoes,
clothing and rubber goods, report a good
recorder business growing out OF the above
conditions, wholesale trade as rule has
been seasonably quiet, exceptions to this
being noted in wooden goods, raw wool,
lumber leather, coal and last, but 10y
no means least, iron and steel in my
Rad of forms. Nothing is heard of the
usual conservative waiting for the new
years arrival to place business, and or
der books of leading producers are hiled
for long periods ahead. Hardware is N
good demand at most markets.
Foreign cotton spectators are appar-
entity getting their second wind after the
surprise given them by the governments
estimates Liverpool estimaters claim a,
crop of over IL, 100000 bales, against the
9,674,000 bales indicated, and prices are
now on dead center awaiting a new inn
pulse.
Tales of rate cutting at the West con-
trast strangely with reports of ear short
age and incidentally returns of earnings,
which show that fifty roads earned per
cent more in the first week of December
this year than they did last, while for
the second week forty-two roads show
gain of 100000 over the middle week OF
December, 1900 Again, October gross
earnings of 105 systems increased 49,
per cent on a total of $119,212,T76, while
net took ON 20.5 per cent, the total being
$40, 092, $50, as against $3S, 249,O05 for
October last year, when the coal miners
strike held sway.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
Coal Shortage i'm 81. Louis.

ST. Louis faces shortage of coal which
not only forebodes suffering for those
whose supply is small, but which may re-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

Foresters tell US that the best timber
is that which grows from dark soil in-
termixed with gravel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

Conditions in the wheat
market have assumed 4
more bullish tone, and those
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

Buffalo, Boston. Baltimore. Philad9l-
phia and New York now have in stote
1921. coo bushels Of wheat, against Is.
GIL 900 last year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

4 son was born TO Mrs. isssdericE. Jun
ston, wife Of Brig Gen. Funston c&fAan-
sas. at Oakland, Cal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31

A guest will make the secoud we'd
ding unlucky If be attend two the same
lay.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
AS HOSTESS TO ROYALTY.
Beautiful Countess Annes1ey Is Much
Talked About.

The most-talked-about woman in Ire
land and London at the present time is
said to be the Countess of Annesley. She
is to entertain King Edward and Queen
Alexandra on their approaching visit to
the Emerald Isle and by virtue of her
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-12-31
MAY FREE AMERICAN GIRL
state Department Petitioned in Behalf
of Miss EaStwick.

Secre AIRY Hay IS said to be favorabIy
disposed toward the petition presented to
the State Department in behalf of Miss
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
-
EPWoRTH LEAGUERS' SESSION.

District Conference Discussing
Needs of League and Church.
Townsville, Ga, Oct. 1S.-fhe dis
trict conference of the Epworth League
convened in this city this morning.
There are about $50 delegates in at
tendance. These are being entertained
by the people of the city.
The exercises began with a sunrise
prayer meeting this morning. conduct
ed by Rev. w. N. Ainsworth of Dublin.
At $3.50 reports were made from the de-
votional departments. which was fol-
lowed by an address on that subject
by Rev. w. F. Smith of cambridge
At 1880 Rev. j. A. Hartman of AL
bany delivered an address on s'Conse-
Grated Young People; the Needs of the
Twentieth Century" In the afternoon
reports were made on the charity and
help departments, followed by discus
sion. Prof. Olin S. Dean of Thomas
vile gave a fine talk; subject, Bear,
We, One Another's Burdens"
This evening the delegates were adj
dressed by Rev. w. w, Seals of Cairo,
on THE League as a Need in the
Church" Or. w. w. Pinson of Macon
closed the evening services with an ad-
dress on THE League as a Social Fac
tor in Spirituaiizing Society,"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


CHAPLIN-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. v. Chaplin and
family are invited to attend the funeral
of their eldest daughter, Nellie Ida,
from Laurel Grove Cemetery this
morning at 1850 o'clock.
FAIRCHILD.-The relatives and
friends of Mr.. Lewis Mortimer Fair
child are invited to attend his funeral
at 10 O'Clock this morning, from the
South Side Baptist Church. corner Bar
nard and Brady streets.
KING-The friends and acquaint-
ances of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Clarence
King, and of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. R.
Tunno are invited to attend the funeral
of Mr., j. Clarence King, this (Satur-
day. afternoon at o'clock. from
Christ Church. Interment at Laurel
Grove Cemetery.
MEYER-The relatives and friends
of Mrs. Anna Maria Meyer (relict of
the late M. H. Meyer are respectfully
invited to attend her funeral from the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs, J. A. H. Um-
bach, No. 1913 CASTOR street, west, on
Sunday afternoon, at A O'Clock.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
BERRlEN SUPERIOR COURT.
Cripple John Sweat Gets Life Sem
tence for killing of Faulkner.

Nashville, Ga. Oct. 1S.-Berrien SUI
perior Court concluded it's work here
last night, after quite an interesting
session. A good deal of civil business
was attended to and the grand jury
returned true bills against thirtv-three
parties charged with crime, most of
them misdemeanor cases.
The most important case that came
up for trial was that against John
Sweat, the cripple who shot and killed
Luke Faulkner on the first of June.
The statement of Sweat was the main
evidence in the case and he was con-
vieted upon that, being sentenced to the
penitentiary for life. He stated in his
statement that he and Faulkner lived
near each other and that Faulkner
had pulled up some of his crop to feed
to his (Faulkner's) horse. This incens-
ed him and he loaded his gun with
buckshot and went to Faulkner's house
with the intention of settling the trou-
BILE. In the eolloquy which followed, he
fired upon Faulkner and killed him.
Sweat was ably represented in the
case by Judge Peoples and Attorneys
Alexander and Gary, while Solicitor
Thomas was assisted by Lawyer Buie,
henurlX ana Lester IN the prosecution.
Several arguments were made on both
sides and the jury remained out on the
case about two hours.
A negro named Tom Davis was SEN
fenced to the chain-gang for eight
years for burglary, having plead guilty
to burglarizing the hardware store Of
the Greer Hardware Company, at Tiff
ton.
During the session of court Col. Joe
Hall, of Macon. made a speech in ia
vor of Hon. Dupont Query for the
governorship. Col. Hall paid his re-
speets to the whisky ring and the rail-
road ring; to the avowed candidates
for the governorship and those who are
not avowed. He declared that the state
had reached the lowest stage of politi-
cal degradation and that the people had
little voice in the management of af-
fairs. According to Col. Hall the rail-
roads are omnipotent in the affairs of
Georgia, and are heartless, too, though
Col. Joe did not tell why it was that
he did not make the discovery while
ne was attorney for one of these roads
The County Commissioners of Ber-
rlen let the contract for a new modern
brick jail this week. The contract was
awarded to the Pauley Jail Company Of
st. Louis, and the price for the work
is 81 ,997. So
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
WORK BEGUN ON NEW HOTEL
HosteIry-Two Railroad Changes
Announced.

Valdosta, Ca, Oct. 1S.-Dirt was
broken this morning for the new hotel
which is to go up on the corner of Hill
avenue and Teombs street. The oceu-
pants of the old Darnell House were
unable to find a home, so the work of
tearing away that structure was de-
layed for a few days. The tenants
moved out yesterday and large force
of workmen went to work this morn
ing tearing away the old house and
throwing up dirt for the foundations.
The hotel is to be built back about
twenty feet from the street, leaving
room for grass plats around it. Two
hundred thousand brick for the struc-
ture has already been hauled, and 9th,
er material is being placed upon the
ground. The house which was torn
down to make room for the hotel was
among the handsomest of the older
Valdosta homes. 1t was built in 1865
and at that time was a very commo-
dious, handsome structure.
Railroad Men Change.
Important railroad changes were an.
nounced here to-day. 1t Is said that
Mr.. Morgan has resigned the agency
OF the georgia southern 10 assume th6
general agency of the Valdosta South
ern. 1t is also said that Mr.. Herbert
c. White is to leave the Valdosta
Southern to become associated with a
large land company in Florida. Mr..
Morgan has been with the Georgia
Southern for number of years and
his resignation has created much sur
prise, as he was regarded as fixture
with that company.
To work Only Nine Hours.
The Carpenters and Joiners' Union
has given notice that in future a days
work will be nine hours. Heretofore it
has been ten hours in this city and
what effect the new decree will have
remains to be seen. There have been
no labor troubles here in the past,
though since the Jacksonville fire there
has been a great scarcity of workmen
of all kinds and high prices have been
the result.
Monster RattIesnake Killed.
While coming to the city yesterday,
Mr.. Redden Benefits wagon ran over
a rattlesnake that measured six feet in
length and was twelve inches around
the body at the largest part. The snake
threw itself into a coil and showed
fight. Mr., Bennett called to a hunter
in a field nearby and the snake was
shot and killed. Those who saw it say
it was the largest ever seen in this
section and express surprise that such
a monster could have roamed around
SO long without attracting notice be-
fore
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
ATLANTIC AND BIRMINGHAM.
wANCRoSs AIR LINE TAKES a NEW
NAME.

The Capital stock of the Company
BE Extended From CordeIe TO Bir-
mingham, n Distance of 124 Miles
and Also From Warm Springs OIL
the New Line To Atlanta, "a Dis
lance of rs MiIes-What New Con-
nection, if Any, VIII BE Made AT
the waycross End Is Not stated.
Waycross, Ca, Oct. 1S.-The Way
cross Air Line Railroad has changed
it's name to the Atlantic and Birmng-
ham, This decision was reached at
a meeting of directors and stockholders
at the company's offices in this city
The. resolutions adopted by the stock
holders are as follows;
Resolved, First, That the corporate
name of the Waycross Air Line Rail-
road Company be changed to that of
Atlantic and Birmingham Railroad
Company.
Second. That the amount of capital
stock of said company be fixed at 81
$50, 900 with the right to increase the
same from time to time, as said COM
pany may determine,
'"Three, That the railroad of said
company be extended from Cordele, in
Dooly county. Georgia, in a northwest
erly direction TO Birmingham, in the
state of Alabama, through the coun-
ties of Deoly, Macon, Taylor, Talbot,
Meriwether and Troup. in the state OF
Georgia, a distance, approximately, of
1e4 miles in said state, and also from
q. point in said county of Meriwether
at or near Warm Springs, through said
county of Meriwether, and the counties
of Coweta, Fayette, Campbell and Full
ton to Atlanta in said county of Full
ton, approximately a distance of rs
miles.
Fourth. That the provision of the
general law of the state of Georgia, as
far as applicable contained in the ar
ticle relative to corporate powers of
railroads, embodied in the code of 1895,
and amendments therto, be adopted by
said company
Fifth. That said company proceed,
as early as practicable. to construct,
equip, maintain an operate the extern
sion of it's line of road along the
routes aforesaid.
Sixth. That notice of the intention
of said company to apply for an
amendment of its character to adopt
the provisions of the general railroad
law of the state, and to change it's cor
porate name, as aforesaid. be given,
by making the publication required by
law, and that the charter of said COM
pany be amended and the provisions
of the general railroad law of the state
adopted and its corporate name chang
ed. as aforesaid, by the honorable Sec
rotary of State in and for the state of
Georgia
The extension of the road as mapped
out by the Air Line people will pass
through some of the richest lands in
Georgia, reaching by the seventy-five-
mile branch from Warm Springs the
capital of the state and extending into
the rich coal fields of Alabama.
A prominent railroad man was asked
what would be the objective point east
of this place, but he did not give out
any light as to that.
Brunswick or st. Mary's," said he,
"as we may decide, but nothing has
been fixed as to that"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
TO ELECT FULL TICKET.
white People of Georgetown to
Make Attempt.

Columbia, S. c.. Oct. 1S-At the APP
preaching municipal election in George
town, the whites. or a part of them,
will make an effort to elect white
ticket. For many years there has been
political peace in that town, because
the Offices have been divided between
the races.
1t has been determined now to make
a change and to elect full white
ticket. This determination was hast
ened by the riots there last year, when
the negroes attempted to rescue
murderer and threatened to burn the
town. There are a number OF whites
who oppose making the change, as they
doubt the wisdom of the attempt.
The postoffice in Georgetown is run
by negroes, despite the recommends
tions of the business community. Be
cause of the conditions in the old city
two prominent physicians have resign
ed from the Board of Health, There
is some apprehension of trouble ~nen
the election takes place.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
AMERIoUs BLOCKADE RELIEVED

Central ships Four Train Loads OF
Cotton to Macon TO he Compressed
There.
Americas, Ga. Oct. 1s-The cotton
blockade at the Americas Compress
Company was considerably relieved
this morning by the action of the Cen
trail Railroad authorities in ordering
several thousand bales to Macon for
compression. Four train loads of un-
compressed cotton, principally through
shipments, were forwarded immediate
ly. The Americas press was simply
overwhelmed with cotton, as the result
of closing presses elsewhere and fore
ing shipments here. To add to the
embarrassment, the electric light plant
collapsed Tuesday, thus preventing the
operation of the press at night, as here
tofore. Warehousemen and shippers
hope there will be no recurrence of the
trouble, as the press can easily handle
local consignments
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
ACCIDENTS ON ATLANTA TRACK.

Three Jockeys Badly Hurt, One
Riding a savannah Horse.
Atlanta. Oct. 1S.-There were a couple
of bad accidents on the race track at
the Fair grounds this afternoon. Jockey
Higgins, riding Henry Gibbs of the
Henderson and Monahan stables in the
one mile hurdle race, ran into Dewey
D., ridden by George Pierce. Higgins
fell and broke his collar-bone. besides
smashing the side of his face. Pierce
got a sprained ankle.
In the fifth race Jockey Castro, on
Intent, ran into the railing under pres
sure from other horses. il being about
dark and was badly injured in falling
about the face and head. None of the
Injuries will result fatally.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
OIL TREATMENT A SUCCESS.
1t Has Improved Macadam Roadbed'
An Columbia.

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 1S,-The expert
ment with oil as dust layer on mae
adam streets has proved very success
full in Columbia. After four months the
second application of oil is being made
On the blocks treated with oil there
has been less dust than where the wa
tering carts paid daily visits. The OIL
is said to improve the roadbed. 1t costs
about s36 to oil the macadam for dis
lance of 400 feet by so feet.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
Mr.. BALDWIN'S INVESTMENTS.
Purchases Large Factory Property
and water Site for His Company
at Columbus.

Columbus. Ga, Oct. 1s.-The after
noon paper publishes a story that
George ], Baldwin of Savannah, presi-
dent of the Columbus Railroad Com
pany, representing a wealthy Boston
syndicate, has bought the old Clapp
Factory property from the Chattahoo-
chez Falls Company. There is thous-
and acres of land, with 1000 feet river
frontage, and a fall of ferty-two feet,
affording 1900 horse power. Mr.. Bald
win has also secured an option on the
Narromore property to the north.
which will largely increase the water
power.
1t is said the company will develop
the power for manufacturing plants
and will build a belt line north of the
city and locate new mills, making a
total investment of $1,000, 900.
A called meeting of the ckholders
of the Columbus Railroad Company
Will be held Tomorrow. when 1t is said
the deal will be officially confirmed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
Preparing for women's Clubs.

Athens. Ga. Oct. 1s.-The Athens
Woman's Club made preparations for
the entertainment OF the Georgia Fed
GRAFTON of Women's Clubs, which meets
here Nov. g. The various committees
on entertainment were appointed and
a delightful programme for the enter
ranged
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
DEATHS.

LAFFITTE-Died, in Slyvania, Ga,
Oct. 16. Montague Wilson Laffitte, only
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lafftte.
Interment in Slyvania Cemetery
STEwART-Died, Thursday. Oct
10, 1901, at l1:45 a. M, James Turner
Stewart, in his sixty-eighth year. Flu
neral notice later.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
TO BRING BURNEY BACK.
Requisition Granted for Slayer of r..
A. Curtis of Liberty.

Atlanta, Oct. 1s--Gov. Gambler to-
day granted requisition on the Gov
ernor of North Carolina for Bill Bur-
ney, who is in Jail in that state, and
who is wanted in Liberty county for
the murder of r. A. Curtis on Aug. is
last.
Burney was indicted jointly with
several others fer this crime. He will
be brought back to Georgia for trial
in Liberty Superior Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
want Porter King for colonel.

Atlanta, Oct. 1S.-The officers of the
Fifth Regiment are endeavoring to pre-
vail upon Hon. Porter King to accept
the office of colonel OF the regiment to
take the place of Col. Park Woodward,
who will ask TO be placed on the re-
tired list. Mr.. King has not yet given
an answer, but strong influence is be-
ing brought to bear to get him to ac-
cept.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
NEWS OF STATE UNIVERSITY.
Football Team Gone to Nashville ia
Play Vanderbilt To-day.

Play Vanderbilt To-day.
Athens. Ca, Oct. 1s.-The football
team of the university left to-day for
Nashville, where they will meet the
team representing Vanderbilt Univers-
ity. On Monday they play the Uni
versity of the South at Sewanee, Tenn.
The team is in excellent trim, and a
hotly contested game is anticipated.
The Italians, the dramatic club of
the university, are practicing now on
a performance to be given on Thanks
giving. Besides the regular minstrel
show, the musical extravaganza. 1.-The
Mummy" will be given. The proceeds
will be devoted to the interests of the
Athletic Association.
Prof w, H. Patterson entertained
the members of the Sphinx Honorary
Society at his home last night The
occasion was pronounced a most en-
joyable one,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-10-19
Complete Muster roll wanted.

Atlanta, Oct. 1s--Pension Commits
sioner Lindsay. In his annual report,
just finished. will recommend the ap-
pointment OF commission 10 prepare
"A muster roll OF an the Confederate sol
diers who enlisted from Georgia. He
says he needs such a roll 90 guide him
I'm passing on pension claims.