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The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
TO ELECT BY LEGISLATURE
AIabama's Solicitors VIII Continue
to he Chosen as Heretofore.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 6.-There was
considerable trouble in securing a quo
rum in the Constitutional Convention
this morning. The roll was called
twice before the quorum could be OBJ
tanned. Section rs of the judiciary re-
port, requiring that solicitors be elect
ed by the people for a term of four
years, caused a division, and the ques-
ton was debated with great heat by
both sides. A minority report was Of
fered. providing for the election of So
licitors by a joint ballot of the Legis-
lature. The minority members wanted
the system now in use to remain. Dele
gate Ferguson asked that the section
be amended by providing that in all
sections of the solicitors should be
learned in law. This was accepted by
the committee. The minority report
with amendments, was then adopted by
a vote of So to 30. The majority MEM
bers of the committee were greatly
perturbed over the term of Office adopt
ed in the minority report, inasmuch as
there had not up to this time been any
discussion of this section. A motion to
reconsider was lost
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
THE CROPS MUCH IMPROVED.
Roth Cotton and Corn Much improv-
ed, but Rain stilI Needed In Many

ed, but Rain stiAt Nee"e" "
Sections.
Washington, Aug. 6.-The weather
Bureaus report of weekly crop conoi-
lions is as follows:
with more moderate temperatures
and good rains over a large part OF the
drought stricken area, the weather
conditions of the week ending Aug.
were the most favorable to agricultural
interests in the states of the central
valleys that have prevailed since the
latter part of June. In the states OF the
Missouri valley the severe ana pro-
tracted drought has been very largely
relieved, but 10 the eastward OF the
Mississippi and north of the Ohio river
only partial relief has been afforded by
insufficient showers, the drought con-
ditions in the upper Ohio valley Deins
more serious than at any previous time
this season. The east Gulf and por-
tons of the South Atlantic states ana
Texas also need RAIN
In the great corn states late corn
and fortunately a much larger pro-
portion than usual of this years crop
was planted late-has experienced
general, and in some cases a decided
Improvement, but the early corn has
been practically ruined In Kansas the
cooler weather, with better distributed
rains, decidedly improved conditions IN
the eastern and western divisions OF
the state and slightly benefited the
central portions In Nebraska the i'm
provement has been less marked and
is confined mostly to northern and ex-
treme western counties. In Missouri.
where good local showers fell, except
in portions of the southern section, late
corn has been much inn
proved, but elsewhere 1t con-
tinues to deteriorate. In ILL
nois corn has greatly improved in
the northern part of the state. over
the greater part of Ohio the condition
of corn has been materially lowered.
In Tennessee, Kentucky and West Vir-
ginia the condition of corn has been
materially reduced during the past
week. In the Middle Atlantic states an
excellent crop of corn is now practi-
cally assured.
A very general improvement in the
condition of cotton over the greater
part of the cotton belt is reported. The
least favorable reports are received
from the north central and the extreme
eastern districts, where shedding and
rust, and in sections blooming to top
continue to be reported. Over the
southern portions of the eastern dis
tricts cotton is now opening, and con-
siderable picking has been done in
Texas.
In the Atlantic coast districts tobac-
co has made very favorable progress,
but in the states of the Ohio valley
il has made but little growth and Is
badly in need of rain.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
NOT A GOOD SHOWING.
Georgia Corn Crop Greatly Damaged
by Drought.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 6.-The following
is the crop report for the week ending
Monday, Aug. 5:
In many counties an abundant rain
fall during the week materially bene-
fitted all crops except corn. which was
too far gone, as a rule, to be saved. A
partial drought prevails in some scat
tered sections and in such localities
corn and cotton are suffering for mois-
ture. The present condition of cotton
is variable. 1t is not regarded as an
average crop, except in very few
counties. II has continued to improve,
however, and is In general progressing
favorably in a majority of the coun-
ties. In the northern section the plants
are frulting nicely. In numerous mid
die and southern counties the plants
are blooming to top. growth is check
ed by the drought and shedding re-
suits. The crop is maturing and open
ing in Dooley Thomas and Wilkinson
counties. The minor crops of the state
seem to be making vigorous growth.
Extracts from reports from southern
counties are as follows:
Brooks-Week OF fine weather: much
work done: cotton being laid by; corn
fair; fodder pulling starting; canes po-
tatoes, peanuts doing nicely melons
all shipped.
Bryan-Cotton improved; cane, pota-
toes, field peas very good; much fod-
der pulled; turnip seed planted.
Camden--Weather hot and dry; crops
suffering for rain, although not greatly
injured as yet; rice above the average.
Lowndes-Cotton and corn much inn
proved: fodder pulling going on;
peaches, pears almost failure; grapes
we'll.
McIntosh--Rice, cane, potatoes and
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
IN A MASS OF ROSES
THE BODY OF THE DEAD
HES EMPRESS DowAGER.
SERENE AND PEACEFUL NOW.
xr.AL SERVICES WILL BEyERY
SIMPLE.

.-,,.,srs by which She Is SUR
"" nnded Are From Her own Gar
,d Many Cultivated by Her
uaud-The Remains VIII BE
tan to the CrOnberg Church
TorchIight Saturday Night and
p.;xote Funeral Service VIII BE
Held sunday
a.o,nare Aug. 6.-The body OF the
C -noasr Empress still lies in the bed
A l%ou,ber overlooking the valley OF the
oTa r She died in soft sleep PAIN
Ma, and her features bear the most
serene expression.
rha remains of the Dowager En-
bavA been embalmed by Prof.
Pr,.a,ers and lie embedded in a mass
- t,be and La France roses.
- accordance with the expressed
..,shes of the deceased the funeral
a.rvices will be as simple as possible
80. the circumstances. The body will
main on the bed where she died I'M
~ roadv for the coffin. The roses in
.Aiob If is almost buried are from her
nrivate garden, many of the blooms
hoing from the bushes cultivated with
bar own hands. No one will be al
loved TO view it except the members
~ the immediate family and house
hold.
Emperor William had long inter-
view with Count Won Buelow to-day.
Ne drove from Homburg to Friedrich
ebof. and soon after his arrival there
+be following official announcement
was made regarding the funeral ar
Engagements: -,
4 o0n Thursday the royal family will
|attend the funeral service in the cas-
te at which the Bishop of Ripon, who
was summoned by the Empress, will
Eoffciate. Only the immediate family
! will be present
Saturday evening the coffin will be
escorted from Friedrichshof to the
/ Protestant church in Cronberg by a
[tuchlight procession, followed by the
! royal family on foot.
Sunday afternoon funeral service
4 will be held in the presence of the fam
4 iy of the Empress, her household and
few of her friends and other privi-
&leged persons"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
NORFOLK CYCLONE STRUCK.
only the Outskirts Swept and the
Damage Not Great.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 6.-Norfolk was
visited by cyclone shortly after
o'clock this afternoon. The whirldwind
came in the usual funnel shaped cloud
and was about so feet in width. For
tunateIy its path was in the outlying
portion of the city and not through
the thickly populated sections. The
roofs of about twenty houses were
blown away and several people were
injured by falling timbers. In the
county all the outbuildings on large
farm were demolished. Several houses
in the town of Berkeley were unroofed.
Trees were torn up and chimneys
blown down throughout the section
passed over by the cyclone.
No fatalities have been reported. The
whirIwind was followed by a rain
storm that almost equalled a cloud
burst.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
TWO GEoRGIANs APPOINTED.

Cleveland WfIcOxOn and James
Longstreet, Jr., Made First Lieu
tenants.
Washington, Aug. Elm the list of
army appointments given out at the
War Department to-day. appear the
names of Cleveland Wilcoxon, of At
lsnta, and James Longstreet, Jr.. son
of Gen. Longstreet. present United
States Railroad Commissioner. Lieut..
Wilcoxon is appointed first lieutenant
of infantry. and Lieut.. Longstreet,
first lieutenant of cavalry. In view of
the excellent rating in his examination.
made by Lieut.. Wilcoxon and the in
fuence behind him. his friends hoped
that he might be appointed to a cap
taincy.
II is believed that his promotion to
the latter grade is not far distant.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
TEXAS NEW CONGRESSMEN.

Members of Legislature May Attend
Summer Session in Shirt sleeves.
Austin, Tex, Aug. 6.-The Texas Leg
islature convened in special session to-
day for the purpose of considering a
redistricting of the congressional dis
tricts, so as to add three additional dis
tricts to the thirteen already given.
The Governor sent in his message, rec
ommending action on these subjects;
asked for a general appropriation bill
for the ensuing two years; requested
special appropriations for state volun-
teer guards and asked for a sugar re-
finery in connection with the state pen
itentiary farm.
The House adopted a resolution, rec
ommending that the members go in
their shirt sleeves or shirt waists dur
ing the present session, owing to the
warm weather.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
The COTTON OIL COMPANIES.
The American Gets in shape for n
Deal of Some Kind.


New York, Aug. 6.-The directors of
the American Cotton Oil Company
were in session here to-day. A sum-
mary of a circular issued by the
stockholders' committe providing for
Ian agreement for pooling of both COM
mon apd preferred stock was made
|puoHc. The stock is to be deposited
with the First National Bank in or
Ger 10 nave 1t held as a unit in any
ueals which may be made looking to
Inc requirement or leasing of the
property of other corporations or the
consolidation, sale. lease, or other dis
POSITION of the property of the COM
|pany. The deposited stock may be sold
IN pulk for not less than los for the
preferred and for 80 for the common
II may be done on the vote of 70 per
cent OF those depositing stock. Ger
.I'cates OF deposit. negotiable, are to
Ne issued and dividends paid on those
Inc agreement is to last for three
year. or until terminated by a vote of
09 per cent. of those depoyting stock.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
FIFTEEN INCHES OF RAIN.
AIbermarIe, N. G., Reports a Most
Destructive Fall.

Raleigh. N. c., Aug. GA special to
the News and Observer from Abe
marie, N. c.. says:
The most destructive rain fell at and
around this point last night that has
fallen here in forty years. Little Long
creek washed out a fill on the Yad-
kin Railroad and swept away about 200
feet Of the track Trains have been
tied up here for twelve hours. Great
damage was also done TO crops. Sew
eral bridges and watermills were wash
ed away.
The rainfall was about fifteen inches,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07

NEGRO EDITORS IN SESSION.

"Ser of Atlanta Is Vice President
""" T. T. Fortune Secretary.
tniladelphia, Aug. 6.-At the meet
VI the National Afro American
''s association held here to-day, Cy-
b., fIeld Adams, editor OF the Ap-
llssaL Chicago. and assistant register az
Il United States treasury. was elect
En- resident for the third time. The
\ p orhcers are: Vice president, w.
ledger, Atlanta; treasurer. George
N,iox' indianapolis; secretary, T. T.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
THE IOWA REPUBLICANS.
0ongers Friends Are Few and
Cummins Will De Nominated.

'O"sers Friends Are Few and
Cummins viii De Nominated.
CEDAR Rapids, Ia, Aug. Git appears
IT, De practically settled tonight that
Tue republican State Convention which
meets here tomorrow will nominate
noert q, Cummins for Governor. A
against Cummins had
zen formed by the adherents of the
oner candidates with the intention of
|soiHolning their forces after the first
|soiiol and stampeding the convention
|cor. 9iie OF the Cummins opponents. The
Elsr,n,a" Il' ation was broken tonight by a
Ertse number of the Herriott delegates.
mo dDandoned their candidate and
|c'T rroa.ced their intention to vote for
|cc onns. The name of Edwin H.
|.ohger viii not be an active factor in
Ebee 9aiiotting, as his adherents among
ae uelegates are few. Mr.. Conger has
|tsp peatedly declared that he is only a
kohtp.iVe candidate. and has made no
fe"' Tor the nomination.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
BRITAIN is SATISFIED.
Chinese Negotiations Progressing
satisfacto Said Lnnsdowne.

Satisfactorily, Said Lnnsdowne.
London, Aug. e.-Lord Lansdowne,
the foreign secretary, in the House of
Lords to-day said the Chinese negotia-
tions had recently made rapid and sat-
isfactory progress. The indemnity
question was disposed of, with the ex-
ception of a few minor points. There
was still some question whether the
matter of the commercial facilities in
China had not better be transferred
to some other place than Pekin and to
some more wieldy body than the pres
ent conference.
The foreign secretary also said that
the final strength of the legation gar
risons at Pekin probably will be 1880
men. and that an additional force of
5000 men would be distributed at i'm
portant points along the route to the
sea.
The secretary regarded the Anglo
German and Anglo Russian agreements
as satisfactory and as tending to the
maintenance of China's territorial In
tegrity.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07

corn doing we'll; pears being shipped;
corn short; labor more plentiful.
Tattnall-Dry and hot; corn looks
we'll; cotton somewhat short; potatoes
fine; peaches scarce; gardens cut off.
Thomas-Fodder pulling in progress;
cotton maturing; cane good; pear ship
ping order of the day; potatoes doing
WELL
Wayne-Cotton doing we'll, but
short crop is indicated; sugar cane and
potatoes progressing favorably.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
A CHANGE AT MANILA TODAY.
Military Government Will Give Way
to n Civil Com mil siOn.

Manila, Aug. 6.-The military govern
ment of Manila ceases tomorrow and
municipal affairs will be taken over by
three commissioners. similar to the
government in the District of Colum-
bia The president is a Filipino, Col
Herrera. The others are Messrs. Bald
win and Tutherly. The chief of police
is George Curry, former officer in
the Eleventh Cavalry. Mr.. Houser-
mann Is the city attorney.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
STEAMSHIP WOODS STRANDED.
Refused Assistance of Life Boat an,
Backed on Unnided.

Cape Henry, Va, Aug. 6.-The Brit
ish steamship Woods, st. Michaels to
Baltimore, stranded at 800 o'clock this
morning during a dense fog, one mile
southeast of Fale Cape life-saving sta
ton, Virginia. The crew of the sta
ton, commanded by Capt. O'Neal, went
alongside in the lifeboat, but were not
allowed aboard. The Woods backed off
without assistance at 1880 a. m, and
proceeded north, apparently uninjured.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
CONDOLES WITH EMPEROR.

President Sends Appropriate TeIe-
gram to kaiser Wilhelm.
Washington, Aug. 6.-President Nc
Knley has sent the following message
to Emperor William of Germany on
the death of his mother, the Dowager
Empress Frederick:
State Department, Washington,
Aug. 6.-His Imperial and Royal Ma
jesty Wilhelm II, German Emperor
Berlin. learn with deep sorrow of the
death of Your Majesty's beloved moth
er the Dowager Empress and Queen
Frederick. Her noble qualities have en-
deared her memory to the American
people, in whose name and my own 1
tender to Your Majesty heartfelt con-
dolence. William Mckinley"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
CHARGE BRIBERY.
Jury I'm Assault Case Accuses Court
OhfciaIs.

Denver, Colo. Aug. 6.-Four of the
Jurors in the trial Of w. w. Anderson,
charged with shooting H. H. Tamen
and F. c.. Bonfils publishers of the
Post, with intent to kill, which ended
in a disagreement Of the jury to-day,
made affidavits to charges of attempt
ing bribery against Police Judge w. j.
Thomas and Court Bailiffs Robert
Schroeder and D. J. Sadlier. The
jurors declare that the men mentioned
approached them with offers of money
If the jury would bring in verdict
of guilty against Anderson's attorneys
and against Anderson.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
FINE YACHTS in COLLISION.
MorEan's Corsair Damages the Says
haya and the Norman.

New York. Aug. 6.--J. Pierpont Nor
gans steam yacht Corsair, Howard G.
Smiths Saghaya and Frank Tilford's
Norman. all anchored at the New York
Yacht Club rendezvous. off the foot OF
East Twenty sixth street. were in COLI
lision to-day. The Saghaya was bad
ly damaged. The Corsair hit her
twice. tearing away her rigging and
knocking over her foremost and
smashing a lot of deck top hamper.
Then she swung around and bumped
the Norman. dragging away some
guys. The Corsair and the Norman
were not damaged much. A strong tide
caused the Corsair 70 drag her anchors
and to run intQ the other yachts.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
Another Standard OIL Dividend.

New York. Aug. 6.-The directors of
the Standard OIL Company Of New Jer-
sey have declared quarterly dividend
of s per cent. This compares with a
declaration of IL per cent. in June and
20 per cent, in March,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
In Hot Pursuit of Ninlvnr.

Manila, Aug. 6.--Gen. Chaffee has re-
ceiyed word that Gen. Summers troops
are in close pursuit of the insurgent
leader Malvar. They captured NAL
vars camp while his breakfast was
still hot
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07

Memphis. Tenn, Aug. 6.-Four hun
dred men employed in the Memphis
Car and Foundry Works walked out to-
day because of disagreement with The
management on the subject Of pay
days
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
southern Newspaper Man Dead.

Aug. 6.-James G..
a,,, pson. formerly a well known
@espaper editor in the South and in
80 city, died here to-day, aged IS
bbtia,S' he y'ss no i've of PhiladeI-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
THE KNOXVILLE STRIKE.
street Railway Company APP
pears to Be Gaining Grouna

'e"rS to BE Gaining Ground.
knoxville Tenn, Aug. 6.-No settle
r. t,i' mas yet been reached in the street
e'"ay strike here, nor is one likely,
'ne two factions are wider apart
bts si' ever. The traction company oper-
In lourteen cars and Manager How
h aays ne will have the entire system
fo, Iteration in few days as soon as
her, experienced motormen can reach
hacl, he says the company will take
,nns+ me best Of the old men, but they
Wy come in "behind" the new men.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-07
THE RIPPER MURDER CASE.
A Dallas Jury Disagrees ms TO Negro
Soldiers Guilt.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 6.-The jury in the
John d. Ripper murder case disagreed
and was discharged to-day after being
out since last Saturday. Ripper is
negro soldier of the Twenty-fifth In
fantry, charged with murder in con-
nection with the attack on the FL Paso
city prison. Ripper is still In jail IN
Dallas without bond '-------
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-10-30
LOCAL NOTES
WRITTEN UP
Short Items Of Interest to
All Readers.
Happenings of the Past
Two Days in and Around
FreeIand Recorded With
out Waste of Words.

Judge Halsey on Monday instructed
the grand jury to suggest measures for
stopping the use of slot machines. He
said there were lot of them in the
county and believed that the license
of any saloon keeper running one should
be revoked.
The Central Luther League of the
Upper Lehigh Valley is in semi-annual
session at Hazleton this week. Free
land is represented in the convention
by Rev. j. j. Kuntz and Misses Mar
garet Brauch, Martha Mietke and Mary
Stewart
Willoughby Doubt, former resident
of town, had thumb almost severed
while cutting a shingle at Silver Brook
on Monday. He is employed as a car
penter at that place.
A. Oswald has the agency for the cele-
brated EIysian's extracts and perfumery.
The finest goods made. Try them.
Chief of Police O'Donnell took John
Bonwch to Scranton on Monday even
ing to answer a serious charge preferred
against him by little girl. He was
captured al Eckley by Officer Molik.
Neil Boyle, the young boy who receiv-
ed broken leg while playing football
on Monday, is resting easily at the
Miners hospital.
Fine free lunch at all hours at Bern
bard Dinn's restaurant, Walnut street.
Miss Sarah Holland returns to her
home in Denver, Colorado, tomorrow,
after spending a few months with Free
land relatives.
Mrs. John Fallon, of Scranton, spent
part of the week with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs, Condy Boyle, North Ridge
street.
The Mine Workers of town held a
successful ball at Krell's opera house
Monday evening.
Watches and jewelry repaired KEEPER
Mrs. George w. Faltz, of town, and
Mrs. John j. McNelis, of Drifton, are
visiting today at Warrior Run.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-10-30
Union Party Meeting.

A monster mass meeting of the Union
party of the county was held last night
at Wilkesbarre. Addresses were deliv-
cred by State Senator Henry, of Phila-
delphia, and number of other promi-
nent Republicans.
Among the list of vice presidents were
the following lower end Republicans:
A. c. Leisenring, Hon. Philip Drum,
Harry +. Sweeney, Walter Richards,
Thomas j. Lewis, Jonah Evans, II. C.
Rooms, A. Oswald and Geo. 7. Brown,
Esq.
In political circles Luzerne county is
conceded to the Democratic Union ticket
by a majority yariously estimated at
from 1000 to 5000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-10-30
Mrs. Mcclure Dies at JeddO.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mcclure, engaged as
housekeeper for the family of Mrs.
Daniel Marley at Jeddo, died yesterday
at the age of 67 years. The funeral
will take place tomorrow morning. The
deceased was a sister to Mrs. James
Gillespie and Mrs. John Kelly, of Free
land, and Mrs. John O'Donnell, of Halle
ton. The interment will be made at st.
AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-10-30
ROUND THE REGION.

Seventeen of the men imported by the
Scranton Railway Company to take the
place of the strikers quit work Monday
night and left for their homes in New
York. They say they were badly treat
ed and that twenty more are prepared
to leave as soon as they get their pay
On account of the Mitchell Day parade,
which brought thousands of miners to
the city, no cars were run yesterday.
Three prominent German engineers,
p. A. Pauckow and Gustave Schultze,
of Berlin, and c. Hocke, of Hamburg,
arrived at Wilkesbarre this week. They
will spend some time visiting and ex-
amining the mines hereabouts, with the
intention of introducing American
methods in German colieries.
Yesterday morning Mrs John Hallier,
of Plymouth, whose little son is just re-
covering from the attack OF smallpox,
complained of feeling i'll and physician
was summoned. She was found to be
Sunerlng from mid attack OF the
same complaint and was at once put
under treatment.
Weatherly citizens have organized a
Game and Fish Club and will make an
effort to prevent Illegal hunting in the
upper end of Carbon county.
Wilkesbarre Board of Trade is consid-
ering an offer to locate a big car manu-
featuring plant. The concern will furn-
ish employment to hundreds of men.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-10-30
Pan-American Exposition.

Low fares via the Lehigh Valley Rail
road to the Pan-American Exposition.
Five-day tickets, good only in day
coaches, will be sold on Tuesdays and
Saturdays, May l to October 81, from
Freeand at the rate of 81 for the round
trip.
Ten-day tickets will be sold from Free.
land every day, May / to October 81,
good on any train, except the Black
Diamond express, at the rate of $40 for
the round trip.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-10-30
Card of Thanks,

The undersigned desire to tender their
sincere thanks to Maj, G. b. Coke Post,
No. l47, &. A. r., and the members of
the A. o. H., Young Mems Corps and
ST. Patrick's Society for their participa-
ton at the funeral of their son, Thomas
Walsh, on Sunday; also to the general
public for the respect accorded the re-
mains on the above occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Walsh.