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The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

| sort of moan. He turned and gazed at
| the fireplace, and there in the bottom OF
| the chimney was a pair of feet hanging
| down. Their owner was evidently up the
| chimney.
The colonel now called for help and
| several orderlies rushed in. There he is,
! the thief, the theifr' screamed the colo
mel, almost bursting into apoplexy. They
pulled at the feet and then at the legs.
and then pulled out the whole man. He
had been bound hand and foot and was
covered with SCOT. A gag was in his
mouth.
This was strange again. But the colonel
yelled. Away with him to the guard
housed!
But the soot-covered individual motion
ed to have them remove the gag, and the
colonel ordered them to comply. AS soon
as this was done the blackened object
gurgled out that he was Canton.
If you are Canton" demanded the
colonel, what the d were you doing
up the chimney? anr bound hand and
loot at that?'
Then Canton explained that just as he
Rad entered the room to make his ex
animation he was knocked down, two
men holding him while the third gagged
ana bound him. Then they pushed him
into the fireplace and forced him to put
his head up the chimney. After that he
was helpless to escape.
This sequel to the original robbery up
set the colonel SO completely that he be-
came incapable of attending to his duty
and resigned from the army. Fevrot and
his companions smiled.
Twice afterward the regimental trea-
sury was looted. Yet there was never
clue.
When the time of his military service
mad expired Fevrot went to England
where he took lessons" of several Of
the most expert cracksmen there. Then
he returned to Paris and resumed his old
ways.
Fevrot was captured in the Rue Rivo
rather accidentally, but he swears he can
escape. He now occupies the very cell
where for nine months Colonel Picqusrt
was confined during the Dreyfus agita-
ton 1t is generally believed that Few
rot Will receive a sentence of twenty
years hard labor, the police having la
bored in vain to obtain evidence of muir
der against him. Had they succeeded he
would Inevitably been guillotined
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
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Wnycross Notes.

Wayoross Ga, April l5.--It is reported
this afternoon that the grand jury has
recommended Judge J. S. Williams for
reelection 10 the judgeship OF the city
Court Of Waycross, and Col. j. Walter
Bennett for solicitor 10 succeed the pres.
ent incumbent, Col, J. Lee Crawley. Col
j. Chandler Reynolds. OF the firm OF
Toomer A. Reynolds BE- in the race for
Judge Williams position.
News reached here this afternoon that
Mrs Lyman. q ady living near schlot.
torvine who Was 30 badly burned NOT Iona
ago. IL dying.
The Ross Furniture Company has
bought OUT the furniture business oi
charles ilohenetein So Hohensteln seli.
out BOO order 90 E0 into another ilno o'
business.
Ihs superior court ballns arc, Vs. "a
Kobeftf. D. A. crbb. ~ ID HARDIN. j.
a. wilson. j W, Carer, j. a. CasgD ana
a. a. Young
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
THE LAKE FRONT AGREEMENT.
Railroads Seek TO Compel Mayor
johnson TO Carry Out the
Agreement Made with the

Cleveland, o., April l5.-Mandamus pro-
ceedings to compel Mayor Johnson to
carry out the Lake Front settlement were
commenced in the Common Pleas Court
to-day by the Pennsylvania and the Cleve-
land and Pittsburg railroads. The rail-
roads ask that the court issue a manda-
tory order requiring Mayor Johnson 10
execute the contract and restraining him
from interfering with the performance of
the contract on the part of the railroads
and the city, and that he be ordered to
carry out in behalf of the city all its
agreements in the agreement. The agree
ment was entered into by the city under
the recent Farley administration and the
several railroads occupying the disputed
lake front matter by arbitration. This
agreement was rendered imperative by
an injunction secured by Tom L. john
son as taxpayer before he was sworn in
as Mayor.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
FROM TACOMA TO LIVERPOOL.
Northern Pacific Railroad to Oper-
ate a Steamship Line Nearly
Around the Globe.

st. Paul, Mimi, April 15.-The Dispatch
states that the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company to-day made important an
nouncements regarding a new line Of
steamships which the company will oper-
ate three-quarters of the way around the
globe, or in other words, from Tacoma to
Liverpool, by way of the Western ocean,
the Suez canal and the Mediterranean
sea.
There has been in process of formation
for several months line of ships to run
between the Puget sound ports and the
Far East-in fact. one boat was dispatch
ed on the new route as was stated at the
time, but the negotiations for the eight
ships which will be put on the route were
only just closed and the announcement
that they will be assigned to regular sail
ings is confirmed by Northern Pacific Of
fcials.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE.
Berlin Papers Filled with His Do
ings In Vienna-RepOrts of His
Toast Somewhat Mixed

Berlin, April 15.-The German press
prints columns regarding the doings of
Crown Prince Frederick William in Wen
ma, pointing out particularly the enthus-
issm with which he was received by the
populace and the court. Private dispatches
say that the Crown Prince was at first
somewhat shy and flushed. being unused
to such ovations, but he soon recovered
his seif-possession and a last evenings
banquet delivered his toast in resonant
tones and with military infection.
The accounts wired of the toast itself
vary and the Vienna semi-official version
differs from the Berlin semi-official report
The latter omits the words "comradeship
in arms" and adds a phrase about the
Crown Princes thanks for most cordial
reception" All accounts agree that he
spoke without notes. while the Emperor of
Austria read from manuscript.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
GRANT LYMAN RETURNS.
Submits to Arrest in Civil Case and
Gives Bail.

New York, April 15-The Herald to-
morrow will say:
Grant Lyman, the hacker of the defunct
banking concern of Joshua Brown and
Co, which was fiscal agent for the Inter
national Zinc Company and the Yukon
Company, Limited, has submitted himself
to arrest in the civil action pending
against him and having given bail, is now
safely sheltered in his home. 1t was
learned yesterday (Monday) that Lyman
left New York late last month for Europe.
He was summoned by cable message 70
return and he got back here on last
Thursday. Mr.. Lyman and his attorney
went to the sheriffs Office and asked what
papers against the promoter were being
held there. They were told that there was
one civil order of arrest in a $25,500 suit
brought by Charles W. F. Stewart and
the Lawyers Surety Company promptly
furnished 81 $50 bond for Lyman and he
was legally set at liberty.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

Brunswick. Ca, April l5.-some months
ago a street railway franchise was grant
ed TO a syndicate headed by Mr.. Mike
Brown of Charleston, s. c., and one of
the conditions Of the franchise was that
the syndicate would have four miles OF
track laid by May /. So far nothing has
been done. except that Council has been
asked TO extend the time by those be-
hind the proposed street car line. and as
their request was referred TO n commit
tee no decision In the matter will be
reached until the next meeting Of Coun-
ell, which Is Nay p, and II the request IL
refused. this viii leave only a few days
10 which 10 lay the four miles OF track
A. this Is impossible n Council does not
extend the time, the street railway f.
off
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
SALVATION ARMY PEsTHoUsE.
Police Compel Hotel Inmates to Re-
ceive Patient.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 15.-A man who
had smallpox at the Salvation Army Ho-
tel, and who left there several days ago
appeared in this city to-day, and when
officers captured him and took him to the
same hotel where are quarantined five
smallpox patients and twenty-three 9TH
ers, the inmates refused to admit the pa
tient, saying that the hotel was no pest
house. Chief of Police Castles. with a
force of officers, went to the building and
the inmates threatened 10 burn 1t down
and make their escape. The police then
battered down the door and placed the pa
tent In the building. Chief Castles went
TO the state arsenal and secured num-
Der of rifles, with which he armed six
patrolmen and stationed them around the
hotel as guards.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

Is it not rue Women suffer- feel the very life crushed
out of them grow old before their time Each morning
wake up determined to do much before the day ends
and yet
Before the morning is very old the dreadful BACKACHE
attacks Them the brave spirit sinks back in alright
matter how hard they struggle the clutch is upon them
and they fall upon the couch crying
"Why should suffer so \ What can do9"
The answer is ready, your cry has been heard and
woman is able to restore you to health and happiness
Backache is only symptom of more fatal trouble
heed its warning in time.
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound will
stop your torture and restore your courage Your pains
come from unnatural menstruaton some arrangement
OF the womb Let those who suffering read Mrs Nor
toms letter and be guided by her experience.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
THE TAMMANY SOCIETY.
The Old Officers Reelected at the
Annual Election.

New York. April 15.-An last years Of
ficers were unanimously reelected at the
annual election of the Tammany Society
which was held tonight. The ticket was
as follows
Sachems-John Whalen, Randolph Gug-
genheimer John F. Carroll, Maurice
Featherson, Daniel f. Mcmahon, Asa
Bird Gardiner John w. Keller, George
w. Plunkett John J. Scannell, George c.
Clausen, Charles f. Murphy, John Fox
and Thomas J. Dunn.
ecretary-Thomas F. Smith.
Treasurer-Peter F. Myer
Sagamore-John T. Maggie.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
THE ACTORS ARRAIGNED.
We're Taking Part in a Benefit for
the Actors Fund.

New York. April 15.-DeWolf Hopper
Dan DAILY and William A. Brady, VINO
were arrested in the Academy of Music
last night for violating the Sunday law
were arraigned to-day in Police Court be-
fore Magistrate Zeller. The magistrate
reserved his decision.
The annual benefit of the Actors Fund
of America took place last night in the
Academy. Mr.. Brady, who is a theatrical
manager, took part in the benefit, and
Hopper and DAILY took part in a burlesque
of "Uncle Toms Cabin
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

Chicago. April i5.-The Chronicle TO-
morrow win say
Onicers Of the carpcntefs' Dls'fi''
Council are exercised over . sudden l''
nun 81 Building TfndeT W0rkmru $40
have been drawn fo CnlraEo bF report
fhat r. building boom NJ on ard thli iN
BE- work foF Wnny more men ilah
ngailable. Tbfy Characterize thc fep""
~ falre,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
Offers to build a starch Factory

Brunswick, April ia letter was re-
ceived here to-day from a Chicago CAPT
talist offering to build large starch fac
tory provided the farmers Of this section
would agree to plant sufficient cassava 10
keep It in operation. The letter said that
il made no difference where the factory
was located II there was a railroad run
ming through the section and near TIE
place where the factory would be- erected
A copy Of this letter will be sent 20 me
delegates 10 the recent convention and q.
farmers IN any locality who are entcrpris-
Ing can ger the factory.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
A DEAL IN COAL LAND.
10000 Acres in Ohio Sold for $780,
900.

Wheeling. W. Va, April 15.-J. N. Pew
of Pittsburg has purchased from DIR. A.
f. Gssmire of this city a tract of 10000
acres of coal land i'm Belmont county.
Ohio, on the Ohio river, for $4,000. 1t is
learned that a company will be formed
by Mr.. Pew to develop the property an
ship principally by the river in COMPETE
tion with the river coal combine. The
Baltimore and Ohio proposed cut OFF from
Littleton, w. Va, to Quaker City, o.,
will cut this property.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
RAILROAD MEN FIGHT.
Wiley Matthews Shot by Charlie
Cochran in Augusta.

Augusta, April 1.-two white men,
Wiley Matthews and Charlie Cochran, had
a difficulty tonight in the Central Rail-
road freight yard in which Matthews was
seriously shot. Both men were members
ran recently lost his place While drink
ing last night he picked a quarrel with
Matthews, and when his language was
resented, Cochran shot Matthews twice
with pistol. One shot entered the right
side below the shoulder and the other en-
tered the thigh. Matthews is in the hos
pital and Cochran in jail.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
FOR RAISING MONEY ORDER.
Juge speer Gives VIII Jones FOu.
Years at Nashville

Augusta. April 15.-In the United States
Court Will Jones' colored, was convicted
of raising a money order from S1.09 to
N1.09. and forwarding to a Chicago firm
In payment of a bill of goods ordered.
Jones was sentenced to serve four years
in the penitentiary at Nashville. This
finished the docket. and after the passing
of a few minor orders in bankrupt cases,
Judge Speer adjourned the court sine die
for the term
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
WILL RUIN MANY sTocIxMEN.
Thousands of Sheep and Cattle Lost
in Severe storm.

Cheyenne, Wyo., April l5.-It is reported
that the Swan Land and Cattle Company.
which ranges large herds of cattle in
Eastern Wyoming and Western Nebras-
ka, has last more than $500 cattle dur
ing the severe storm of the past ten
days. Jack Edwards a large owner OF
sheep in Wyoming and Oregon. lost 1900
head OF sheep near Kimball, Neb,, out
of n band of 1900. Other losses are re-
ported from Western Nebraska and South
Dakota and Eastern Wyoming. The
storm is still in progress and many stock
men will be ruined.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE VICTORY.
Not Liable for Prosecution Under
wisconsin Medical Law.

Milwaukee. Wis, April 15.-Judge Eu-
gene S. Elliott, in the Circuit Court to-
day decided that Christian Scientists are
not liable TO prosecution under the state
medical law. The court ruled that the
Scientists can no more be held for practic-
lug medicine when their means for heal
ing is by prayer than can a minister who
prays at the bedside of the sick and re-
ceives therefor a fee either directly or in
directly. The case was that of the state
against Crecentia Aries and Emma
Nichols, Christian Scientists, who treated
a child named Gosenbach afflicted with
diptheria and who died from the disease.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
COAL MINERS DID NOT STRIKE.
Disobeyed Orders of officials OF
United Mine Workers.

Louisville, April 15.-Coal miners to the
number of 5000 in Hopkins, Bryan and
Webster counties, this state, who were Or
dered some time ago by officials Of the
United Mine Workers to strike to-day,
did not obey the order. Only about 2
per cent of the men are said to have
struck and the mines are operating as
usual.
There appears to be a difference of
opinion between the miners and the union
officials, this being the second occasion
on which the former have disregarded
an order to strike.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
Easter Eggs Cause Death

Denver. Col, April 15.-Carrie Scott.
aged years. is dead. and her sister. Ed
ma. aged years. is in a critical condi-
ton, and County Physician Brown at
tributes their illness to eating three or
four candy Easter eggs, which had been
colored with dyes containing arsenic. The
eggs were eaten last Friday.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
wireless TcIcRraphy for Navy.

Washington. April 15.-The naval board
which is inquiring into wireless teie-
grahpy. to-day made application to secure
facilities for inspecting the wireless plants
which the War Department and the Agri-
cultural Department have developed.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
OPERATED A TURF EXCHANGE.
Five Men Arrested in Atlanta for
Running Pool Room.

Atlanta, April l5.-Henry H. Miller and
four other men were arrested to-day.
charged with operating a turf exchange
within the city limits. which is in viola
ton Of the city ordinances. The real pool
room is outside the limits, but branch. 1t
is said, has been maintained in the city
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
NEW TROOPS FOR MANILA.
Horses of the sixth Cavalry Taken
Out for the Ninth.

San Francisco. April 15,-The tranports
Logan and Thyra sailed for Manila to-
day. The Logan took a battalion of the
Ninth Cavalry, a battalion of the Tenth
Cavalry. Companies I and NJ, First
Infantry. and the first battalion of the
Eleventh Infantry.
The Thyra was to have taken the
horses of the Ninth Cavalry. but it was
found at the last minute that CHAMBERS
had broken out in the horses of the Ninth
at the Presidio and the horses of the
Sixth Cavalry, which were brought back
by the disabled Arab. were substituted.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

The Earl Of Aberdeen, who IL famous
AZ a landowner and phllanthropst, was
Gladstone close friend and supporter. A
lord lieutenant Of Ireland ana governor
general o. Canada the earl gained a pop
ularlty which ~ still retains The estates
q this great Liberal cover 5SGO acres.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
Victory for Indiana Miners.

Indianapolis, April ia special to the
Sentinel from Brazil Ind, says: The Joint
conference of the miners delegates and
the block coal operators tonight resulted
in a complete victory for the miners, the
operators conceding the miners the right
to buy powder in the open market.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
METHoD1srs ARE PROSECUTING.
Are Planning Vigorous Campaign
in the Philippines.

Manila, April 15.--The Methodists are
planning a vigorous PROSECUTING cam
paign. Bishop Warren OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, has just arrived here
and the native converts are enthusiastic.
Commissioner Wright has returned 10
Manila to complete his work on the civil
code.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
THE NEGOTIATIONS OFF.
James j. Hill Has Not Purchased
Milwaukee and ST. Paul

Chicago, April 15.-Roswell Miller, chair
man of the Board of directors of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail-
road Company. asserted to-day that the
negotiations looking to the purchase of
his company by James J. Hin were off
and would not be renewed and that there
was no doubt that Hill has obtained con-
troll of the Burlington.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

Atlanta. April 15.--Atlanta Camp, U.
c. ". elected Charles S. Arnall vino
was an aide in Stonewall Jackson's COM
mand. as it's commander tonight. The
subject of camp sponsor was postponed
to a future meeting.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
Pony Dewet Gets Three Years.

Barkley West. April l5.-Pony DeWet. a
member OF the Cape assembly, has been
sentenced by the treason court 10 impris-
onment for three years with q hnc o.
a 600 FOR seditious speeches.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
FIRED AT OsTEOPATH.
Unknown Assailant Tries TO XIII
Melville G.. Hardin.

Atlanta. April 15.-An unknown man
went into the Lowndes Building tonight
and fred three shots through a glass door
into a room in which Melville c. Hardin
and his wife were sleeping. Hardin is an
oeteopath. The one who urged bill recog-
MIXING that branch of trea tment before the
Legislature. Neither Hardin nor his wife
was hurt. The assailant escaped.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

Atlanta, April ls.-The dty took rtpns
to-day 90 put the $4,000 Of water bonds
ou ihf market Tho bonds were ordered
autographed aud bids Will be- advertised
f9r Of ONCE. The clty expects ~ 50 ~
- lig Cor them,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
A BRAVE WORKMAN DIES.
Hescues Fellow Workmen From
Danger. Then Falls to Death,

Danger. Then Falls to Death.
Youngstown, o., April 15.-After having
successfully rescued fellow workmen
from what would probably have resulted
in death, J. c. Wilson, pipe filter, fell
off platform this afternoon at the plant
of the Ohio Steel Company and struck
on his head, dying instantly. Three fell
low workmen of Wilson were at work on
a high scaffold They had become over
come by gas when Wilson went to their
aid,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

Rev Dr. Henry ~. Field. Tor many
ysars she sditor-lu-chief u the New FORK
EynnEeliat. celebrated his soth birthday
recently 90 hls home Ia stoekbrdge,
Mas.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
FROM DETROIT TO TOLEDO.
Electric Railway to Be Built at
Once.

Detroit. April 1.-THE Everett-Moore
syndicate, which recently purchased the
Detroit and Wyandotte electric road VIII
begin operations at once to build an cleo
trio railway from Detroit 10 Toledo. A
double track will be built from Monroe,
Mich, to Detroit, and a single track from
Monroe to Toledo.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16
AN OPEN LETTER TO WOMEN.

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The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-16

The night Of the second dinner arrived.
There was great futtering at the doors of
the colonels official residence, and bang
irg Of coach doors. on which crests OF
many designs were painted Liveried
flunkeys IA old-fashioned powdered wigs
pulled the reins over horses that looked
old enough 10 have done duty before the
revolution OF &C. Ancient danes I'm curl
ously figured silken dresses tripped coyly
out OF numbering vehicles of almost for.
gotten design. and the colonel bowed and
smiled ana kissed their hands; and he
shook the hand OF the stately though
rather stin-jointed escorts and everybody
went indoors and awaited dinner
But Of course the ladies went into
upper apartments first and dofed their
furs and robes and made ready for the
table And the men did likewise with their
great coats. There were dukes and ducb-
esses Of the old reEime; and princes and
prinoesses Of the old regime, and counts
and counfcsses. and maTquisss ana mar
chionesses, ana yifc0mtes and glsc0m.
tsssef and barons ana bsronefses ell
Likewise ~ fhe old regime. AZ people OF
ths old rsElms sre titled. many ~ them
several times over, ana 90 they always
uaf their uiles and bon ~ one anoihef
~ conversation every Time ons Il address