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The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
FOUND IN A HALLWAY.
Body Not Identified Until Sunday
and Police Very Reticent.

Body Not Identified Until sunday
and Police Very Reticent.
Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-The body of Rev.
Charles Rigel of the Church of the Pre-
sentation of Chetenham, near this city,
was found in the hallway of a lodging
house at 400 North Eighth street last
Saturday morning. He was not identified
until Sunday night, and great mystery
surrounded the case. The police are ex-
tremely reticent and never admitted the
man was murdered. The inquest
en- the body last Monday was
abruptly adjourned and 1t was
announced by the coroner
that the clergyman had died of natural
causes. This announcement, however, was
not generally believed, as it was known
that the man had been robbed, and that
the police had sent word to many cities
to look out for certain persons whose de-
scription they refused to give to the pub
lie.
Father Rigel was buried to-day. Over
fifty priests attended the funeral, the
services being held at the church of
which he was the pastor.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
B.H.Levy &Bro.

know how giddy 1t makes some people to
look down from a high point? I suppose
we were about the width of the street
from the edge, and we had not been seat
ed five minutes until Harry began to beg
me for a final answer He said life was
nothing to him without me. and he was
so handsome and gentle and his eyes were
so deep and his voice so true and his
face so pleading that l was persuaded
there was no other such man in all the
world and / loved him with my whole
heart. but the young are ever cruel and
thoughtless. and instead of telling him
what thought / laughed at him end said
it was absurd to talk of marrying him.
] said a whole lot OF other things, not
meaning them. of course but just be-
cause / loved to see him suffer and had
the power to inhict the suffering He
stood up before me as some noble slave
of old before his captor and looked to-
ward the cliff.
1.-The Indian did it, he said, and he
suffered no more than l do
" 10! the poor Indian, whose untutored
mind I quoted aggravatingly
" But not untutored heart he answer
ed, and threw aside his coat as IL to
make ready for his leap.
II laughed again and dared him to try
It. and before l could well think what had
happened he had run straight to the edge
ard with wild scream that / shall new
or, never forget he leaped over and dis
appeared. For an instant / sat stunned
and then the dreadful truth that 1 had
killed him fell on me like a fash and /
sprang to my feet. From "A silly, frivo-
lous, flirting girl | changed In q second
to a woman, loving, tender, true and fren-
zied. / never thought of seeking air or
doing anything 70 save him. / only be-
lieved / had killed him and there was no
atonement but to follow him. He had
gone to his death for my sake and
could do no more for him, and running
with all might in the little path he had
followed TO the edge, plunged over
III / knew enything beyond the reso-
luton / mad taken and carried out so
quickly l was not conscious Of IT, and
when I did regain my senses I was lying
with my head In Harry's lap and he was
bathing my face in cold water and cali
ing me by all the endearing names known
20 lovers. For a moment / thought we
had met again IN heaven. and / closed
my eyes IN such perfect happiness and
content as l had never known, and then
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
MURDERED AND ROBBED.
One of the Parties to the Crime
Arrested in NeNx-York.


New York, Jan. 9.-Robert Bryan. alias
Sailor Bob" alias Jack Harris" want
ed in Philadelphia for completely in the
murder there on Friday night last of Rev.
Father Rigel, a prominent Catholic priest,
was arrested here tonight. He made a
confession to Capt. Titus of the detective
bureau duplicating several others, whose
names were not dvulged.
Capt Titus says that on Friday night
last there went to Bryan's saloon in Phil
adelphia a man whose name Bryan gives,
but which is withheld by Capt. Titus. ac-
companied by three companions, one
priest, the Rev. Father Rigel. The latter
was very much intoxicated. The four
men gave frequent orders for beer which
the priest always insisted on paying for.
Each time he paid he displayed a large
roll of bills. He was so intoxicated that
he dropped bills on the floor. The men
struck his hands and made him drop
more. Bryan admits getting $40 in that
manner, and asserts that others
got more. This continued for
some time when one of the men
left the room. He returned with a small
vial which Bryan says was filled with
laudanum and choral. Two glasses of
beer were poured out, one of which was
drugged.
Bryan says that after the priest had
taken the beer the man who had drug
ged him admitted he was going to rob
the priest.
Bryan then said that he could not al
low that in his place, and made the men
take the priest out of the room. He says
he knew nothing further about the affair
until Saturday morning, when he was told
that the body of a priest had been found
in the hallway of the house next door.
Bryan said that he became frightened and
left town.
1t is said that Bryan was arrested for
highway robbery in 1897, and his picture
is in the rogue's gallery under the name
of Jack Harris.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
WAS WORTH ONLY S1O0'
Yet John Charles Gibney's VIII Be-
queathes Millions

queathes Millions.
New York, Jan. 9-The will of John
Charles Gibney of New York, Pennsylva-
MIA and the republic of Colombia, South
America, which was filed to-day, disposes
of property worth several million dollars
yet the petition and affidavit accompany
ing the will say that the testator was
worth only 500. When Mr.. Gibney died
he held the contract for the building of
the Colombian National Railroad. which
would connect Bogota, the capital of the
Republic of Colombia, with the seacoa 81
On the completion of this road Mr.. Gibney
was TO receive substantial
reward from the Colombian
government. He died July q. last,
at the scene of the railroad operations
Inc will states that William Lidstone of
London, and five others are interested in
building the road along with himself. To
these assistants the will gives over $780,
600 worth of stocks and mortgage bonds
providing they carry out his plans and
complete the road. To each of his three
sisters Mr.. Gibney gives stocks and
bonds
The remainder of his estate he divides
into four equal shares and leaves to his
widow, Bridget T. Gibney of Ashley, Pa,
and his three children.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
HAD COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
wan and His Son Get i'm Troub,e
at WaycrOss.

"aycross, Ga, Jan. s.-Lete vesterdav
80 s','rhoon Wiley White and his 19-vear.
~, ~ son We're placed under arrest AT the
o ,,.'ai'ce Of Mr.. J. c. Humphreys a mer-
'.ant Of Waycross.
Due -Ne men came here yesterday from
, 's''e county, where they live. and he
W. Wv leaving for home the young man
ho' '' 10 The store of Mr.. Humphreys and
,' s1so' a pair Of shoes for 50, rendering a
,,' -" OH IN payment. Before he had zone
,s., 1t Was found that the bill was com
~, ''' and he was pursued and arrested
I, ~ 0'a man, White, who, by the way
he , yeaIs OF age, and white-headed took
Ne s,a.' So pack TO Humphreys. TO whom
Epbrot.n mat negro by the name of
bin e1 Moody had sent the 80 hin b,,
he nnro, DuY some shells, and that when
Out a. used las the shells he paid for them
the Mn 'i ,l. own money and gave his son
Mr. ina Ia'er in the day to buv The Shoes
0, The phreys consented to the relea 80
Later "',' and they were turned loose
been ,,, was found that the hin had
but ~. '"urred in payment of tho shells
nersbs.t oun'erfeit was discovered hv tho
ana 1t was refused
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
SALUTED THE COMMITTEE.
West Point Receives the Congress
sionaI Investigators.

StOnal InNestlgutOrS.
West Point, N. Y, Jan. 9.--The Congress
sional Investigating Committee which is
investigating the charges of hazing at the
West Point Academy. arrived here this
afternoon, and were met with military
honors and a salute of seventeen guns.
They convened at the academic building,
and the only witness examined was Col.
A L. Mills. superintendent OF the military
academy. He was requested by Chairman
Dick to give the committee general idea
of the workings of the academy and the
rules and regulations governing.
The superintendent gave a very lengthy
description, during which he quoted FREQ
ly from the blue book" the United
States Military Regulations" and the
United States Articles of War" Copies
of all three documents will be furnished
the investigators tomorrow. The witness
went over a great deal of the ground
which he covered during his testimony
before the military court of inquiry on
Dec. 90 This afternoon the committee
was conducted through the barracks so
they could form some idea of the scope
of their work while here. The investiga-
ton will be resumed tomorrow morning
and the committee WILL in all probabil-
ity, hold night sessions i'm order to get
through the business at this post as soon
as possible.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
REDUCING EXPENSES.
President Williams Tour Resulting
DisastrOusIy for SeabOard EN-

Portsmouth, Va, Jan. 9-The directors
of the Seaboard Air Line, accompanied
by President John Shelton Williams, spent
about three hours this morning inspect
ing their wharf property and then held
a closed meeting. Later they took lunch
con at the residence of Hon. Leigh r.
Watts, general counsel for the system
They held a long session this afternoon
Nothing was made public. The directors
left this afternoon for an inspection trip
over the Seaboard system.
No reliable informat ton is to be had as
to- what transpired a t the meetings. Every
day now employees are being Topped off by
the dozen. Fifty 10 seventy-five were dis.
charged to-day, and it is said more dis
missals are pending. The reduction is
being made in all departments. 1t is be-
lieved that expenditures will be cut wher-
ever possible.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
JAPAN'S DIET IN SESSION.
japanese Soldiers Got Big Loot In
China.

Yokohama, Dec. %, via Victoria, B. c.,
Jan. 9.-The session of the Diet was
opened on Dec. %, by the Emperor in per-
son. The address from the throne stated
that Japan's relations with foreign Pow
ers were on a footing of constantly in
creasing friendliness.
The latest newspaper estimate made of
the value of loot captured by japanese
troops in China places the amount at 80,
100000 taels. Whether this sum or what
ever it may actually prove to be will be
deducted from the indemnity demanded
from the Chinese government is still a
question, the probability being that the
example of France in restoring loot will
be followed by the Japanese government.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
TO GET MRS. NATION OUT.
Claimed That She Is Held on Bogus
Quarantine.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 9.-Habeas corpus
proceedings were started in the Supreme
Court here to-day to secure the release
of Mrs. Carrie Nation from the Wichita
Jail, where she is confined for attempt
ing to demolish a Wichita saloon. The
petition was filed in behalf of Da-
vid Nation and claims that the
saloonkeepers have no rights un-
der the law and that therefore
Mrs. Nation cannot be held for trying
to destroy an illegal traffic. The claim is
made that she is confined in Jail by a
bogus smallpox quarantine, after she has
offered good and sufficient bond for her
release.
The Supreme Court will hear the case
Jan. u.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10

The government authorities have or
dered a new electric elevator for the
washington Monument to replace the old
steam one. The length OF the elevator
shaft is 49s feet. The new elevator car
win weigh 1900 pounds, will have a load
capacity of 5000 pounds, and can carry
thirty-hve passengers, Its speed when
fully loaded will be 100 feet minute "a
trife over a mile an hour. Special new
"safeties" are to be installed, which will
stop the car when loaded within six feet.
The work IS to be completed within 100
working days.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
From the New York Herald.

Very few men study the collar question
properly. Collars should fit the face as
well as the neck. We mean by this that
what is becoming for one style Of face Of
ten Is not becoming to another. Take
three distinctive types of men-the very
stout man with the double chin; the man
OF the Frederick Remington type, the
high-cheeked raw-boned "Yank," and the
average, full face, round-chin man.
The stout man has short neck his
chin Is very full. Now in order to bring
the head well into the collar, and make
one nc the other without any break, we
must have collar which flares IN
front and takes IN the line OF the chin.
These collars are technically termed
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
REACHING OUT FOR MORE.
Rockefeller Trying to Buy Missouri
Pacific and wabash.

New York, Jan. 9.-The Tribune to-mor-
row will say:
1t is reported that the Rockefeller in
terests are trying to buy the Missouri Pa
cihc and the Wabash Railroads. If they
succeed in obtaining these roads, ii is
said that they will unite them with the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad,
thus obtaining a drunk line extending all
the way from Galveston to Buffalo, and
connecting with other lake towns like De-
troit, Toledo and Chicago.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
RECRUITS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
Canadian Militia to Furnish 1000
for Baden Powell.

Winnipeg, Man, Jan. 9.-It is announced
that the Canadian department of militia
has completed arrangements for recruit
ing 1000 for Baden-Powells constabnlary
in South Africa. The men will be paid
from the time of enrolment in this coun-
try. The term of enlistment will be for
three years and the pay of a third class
trooper will be five shillings per day.
There are many applicants.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
To Renominnte Mr.. Honr.

Boston. Jan. 9.-The Republican men,
bers Of the Massachusetts Legislature will
on Tuesday next nominate United States
Senator Hoar to succeed himself. The
Democrats will hold caucus on Monday
and It is expected that Hon. RichArf
OIney will be placed in nomination.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
LOST HIS GREAT TOE.
Young WaycrOss Boy shoots His
Toe on Nicely.

Waycross, Ga. Jan. 9.-Yesterday after
noon George McGhann, IA years OF age,
and younger brother, were out hunting
near town, each with a gun. The small
err boy was attempting to shoot a bird,
and George was resting his gun on his
foot. the muzze being directly over his
great toe The gun was discharged, the
load OF shot taking off the toe as per-
fectly as any physician could have am
ptltated it.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
"07ds Nomination cono.,

Coafrpt5ss ,on' Jan. 9.-The Senate to-dav
rr ,ne nomination of J. 10. povd as
on di..,,ates district Judge for Inc IT,
''o' Of North Carolina "es'-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
Bryan to Speak Feb. 12.

Columbus, o., Jan. cit was announced
to-day that w. j. Bryan would speak at
the Jefferson. Jackson and Lincoln League
to be held in this city, on Feb. r. in cele-
bration Of Lincoln's birthday.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-10
=. V0"EFessm0n CIar.c D..a

Frank O. ~ ~ y. H., Jan. 9.-congressnan
tonight. 0'0Fke died az his home mere
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-06

"Lovc, unrest and sorrow always
Journey together" You have heard the
old provcrb, therefore sometimes the
love of my son makes me sud. Some
times love begins too well to end we'll
You know that the fact of ones own
lifo having been unhappy makes one
tremble for the happiness of those we
love. 1t seems to me as IL life was
composed of breads born Of love; di-
rectly "A woman loves she breads for
the happiness Of the loved one. You
see, the past gives us regret, the pres
ent sorrow and the future fear-at
eighteen one adores ut once, Mt twenty
one loves, at thirty one DESIRES ut forty
one reflects
However unhappy one Is. In time, not
at once, one lights little torch called
patience TO guide the footsteps. 1t flick
era ut first and threatens to 20 out but
with care and perseverance It can be
kept alght. Sometimes n shroud en-
velopes IT, but as time goes on 1t gath
ers strength and brightness and It's rays
shine out all down the hill of life. Then
we know that It VIII last til In Gods
good time comes the greater light
Violet TweedHle I'm Her Grace's Sc
frnt -
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and had not the reporters been armed
they would have had hot time Of It.
When room No. Z was reached they
expected to find 1t empty, as the lnun-
dress had seen the dead body borne
down stairs; but, TO their Amusement
the figure of a man was lying on the
bed. He was fully dressed, and for Il
minute after they entered he gave no
sign of life. Then he sighed and groan-
ed and tossed about as il in great pain.
There were the stand and the glass
and the whisky, and one had only to
sniff at the contents of the glass to feel
sure that 1t was u case of dragging.
\ doctor was sent for. and for the next
ten hours lie did not leave the patient
for minute. 1t was n close call for
the guest. but he finally began to rally
and was taken TO Il hospital. II was
three or four days before he could tell
his story and a fortnight before he got
out. He was II stranger In the city,
with a thousand dollars in his pocket,
and had been roped In by the gang and
eventually drugged and robbed. An
hour later he would have been dead,
and the programme of the woman's
dream would probably have been car
ried out; at least the fellows were
waiting for him TO breathe his last be-
fore dlsposlng of the body. While
nothing could he proved In law, we
raided the house and broke up the
gang. and the landlord got such II
warning of trouble TO come that he
thought best TO make II change of eli
mate. The reporters got big item,
of course. and | received compliment
or two. and the dreamer. l am happy
to say, was rewarded with 500 In cash
and made the happiest woman In town.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1901-11-06
"NlcnM, MEOW, Sst.t.tw

He turned sharply TO see the heads OF
two panther cubs thrust out of the hole
near the tree, their ears laid close TO
their round heads and their eyes sweep
ing the scene in fierce inquiry.
"Ela. hu 4 regular family party I've
stumbled on laughed clyde. "ss-s!
Seek EN-, boys
And the dogs pulled one kitten out to
his death, while the other scrambled
back in the hole
Suddenly there was slight noise In
the edge of the forest, and two half
grown panthers came cautiously into
the circle of the light, shifting the air
uneasily and evidently afraid OF n trap
The smell of the scorehed hair and
the binding glare of the fire puzzled
them.
But Clyde did not walt FOR them to
become satisfied of the safety OF an at
tack, He fired two shots in quick sue
cesson, killing one animal and badly
wounding the other, which the dogs at
tackled ut once.
When the sharp, short fight was over.
one dog llmped back to receive the
praise of his master, while the other
lay dead beside its dead foe.
You and are alone now, Brave, my
boy" said his master, patting the dogs
hcnd. well, when daylight comes Wen
Gee after that little varmint In the
hole.
The night passed without further
molestation, but Clyde kept the fire
burning brightly while he busted HIM
self In sklnning three OF the panthers
the one which had sprung into the
fire being worthless.
Two were monstrous bridesmaid
and female, evidently the parents OF
the smaller pnir ns we'll ns tho kittens
After generous breakfast OF roasted
vcnison he enlarged the hole with his
pick unl shovel. and. after examining
hs reyolvers, crept In cautiously with
n lighted torch, while the dog remained
outside protesting against such fool
| hardy conduct by dismal yelps md
| whlnes.
The cavity under the spreading roots
was deserted, but II larger opening led
| Into the rocky mountain side, and
through this the astonished young man
erept, to find himself In n natural
cavern
lie soon discovered aud killed the
kitten, but could find no signs of any
more.
The floor of the cuve was covered
with bones. and neatly made nest OF
sticks and leaves was In the corner.
but Clyde did not notice these; he
was examining the rocky sides, which
were of peculiar yeincd grayish
stone.
There was n smile of satisfaction on
his face when he had finished this ex-
animation, and when he crcpt forth
irto daylight again he muttered
tweakIng Braves ears until the dog
| yelped In pain and wonder:
Queen Bess Is NINE Bravel There's
gold enough there to satisfy ever
George Randolph | should say, and
claim 1t as the panthcrs bequest."
George Randolph could say no more
although he insisted on visiting thu
panther's den to see for himself.
"Some folks are lucky" he admitted
reluctantly. 'Ir that mine f. wortl
one hundred thousand dollars, you cnr
have her. for Randolf never goes
back on his word"
That was only n year ago. and the
mine hns already netted Its owner over
| 100000.
But he regards as IL dearer prize the
| loving wife who rules his heart and
| home his Queen Bess.
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The UIppopOtamun.

Next to the elephant the bugest beast
In point Of bulk and weight Is the hip
popotamus. or this animal Sir Samuel
Baker has seen hundreds of specimens
on the White Nile. One that he meas
ured was ii feet inches long from
snout to tip Of tail. The crocodile new
er ventures 20 attack the hIppopotamus,
which for Its part disdalns to attack the
crocodile. Although, like the rhinocer-
os, this monarch of mid-African rivers
is not carnivorous, 1t Is very formidable
to man, being easily provoked and as
sailing the object of its resentment with
reckless fury. 1t can upset the largest
boat, and in one instance perforated
with It's tusks the iron bottom of Sir
Samuel's steamer, causing dangerous
leak. The flesh Of the hlppopotamus Is
always palatable, and when the animal
is young It is delicious. The skin makes
excellent turtle soup. The tusks were
formerly more valuable than those of
the elephant, being In request by den
lists because they never turn yellow.
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PADEREWskl GOT $40.
hut Ii Cost Him That to Get His
Clothes Ont of Pawn.

Clothes Ont of Pawn.
paderewskl's first really important
engagement as IA pianist was IN Paris
long after the death of his beloved
wife. He was engaged to play In the
drawing room Of lady famous for
her musicales. and his fee, which seem
ed to him enormous. was 500. He man.
aged to persuade the humane agent TO
pay him In advance, and when Pade-
rewski Ind redeemed his dress suit
from pawn and paid for shoes, gloves,
tie and other essentials he had no mon
cy left for cab hire, 80 he was forced
10 walk to the scene of his engagement.
The music loving audience inspired
him. lie played with feeling, passion
and mastery OF his instrument rs new
or before. His success was instant and
unmistaknble The poor player had
suddenly become the lion of the hour,
his dream had become n reality, and
fame and fortune were assured him
At last, after dsengaging himself
from his admirers, he turned to leave,
when his hostess, remembering with
regret the smallness OF the fee for so
marvellous II performance, offered him
her carriage for his return home. But
Paderewski's pride came TO the rescue.
In his courteous yet reserved way lie
made formal bow, and saying, mo,
thank you, madame; my own IL walt
Ing" he stepped out for his long walk
homeward. Parsons Weekly.
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A letter was received at the postohlce
In Washington directed TO the biggest
fool In that city.
The postmaster was absent, and on
his return one Of the younger clerks In
formed him Of the receipt OF the letter.
"And what became of It." inquired
the postmaster
"Why," replied the clerk, 81 didn't
know who the biggest fool In Wash
ington was, so opened 1t myself"
"And what did you find IN IT." In
quired the postmaster.
''Findr' replied the clerk. why.
nothing but the words, Thou art the
man. "-New York Herald