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The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
PETTICOAT DIPLOMACY.
Alleged the Charges Against Capt.
Hall Grew Out of WOman's Whim.

From the New York Herald.
Washington. Jan 15.-Secretary Long
has not received the report of the court
of inquiry Rear Admiral Remey was di-
rected to convene to investigate the
charges OF cowardlce against Captain N
7. Hall Of the Marine Corps, during the
troubles in Pekin.
The invest cation was ordered upon the
Application of the accused officer, and the
departments examination of the papers
in the case rather convinces the officials
that unless there be some new develop
ment the Captain is entirely innocent. A
letter received here from a naval officer
indicates that Capt Hall is the victim
OF petticoat diplomacy Capt Hall was
In command of the marines from July 3.
when Capt. Myers was wounded, until the
siege OF Pekin ended.
II believe the cha gees" says the naval
ofiicer, grew out OF the fact that the
Marines would not take off their hats TO
the wife OF the first secretary. There was
much feeling on the part OF the non-com-
missioned officers and privates against the
hrst secretary and his wife, and justly. in
my opinion.
TT seems that the Chinese steward Of
MIR. Conger told our Marines that there
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
STEWARDS IN SESSION.
MethOdIsts of WnycrOss District
Want New Parsonage.

Waycross. Ca. Jan. 1.-THE district
stewards of the Waycross district met
here to-day. The presiding elders as
sessment was fixed at the same fgure as
last year. and the amount for this claim,
as well as other conference collections.
was apportioned to the different churches
in the district. Among those present TO-
day were Rev. NJ e. Austin and d. ii.
Bennett of Waresboro. Prof. Orr of
Brunswick, w. NJ. Denton of Buckley, Rev.
j. Nj. Bryan, Mount Pleasant, and Rev.
Roberts of Pearson.
The trustees of the Waycross district
parsonage had meeting to-day also.
Three members-W. II. Thomas. C. c.
Buchanan and II. Murphy-were present.
1t was decided to request the presiding
elder to take up the matter as he visits
the churches and raise a fund at once
10 build a new parsonage.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
CITY BREVITlES.

The Woman's Exchange dime tea. IN
nave been given at the Exchange yester-
Gay was postponed until further notice.
The regular Friday evening leciure q,
the Temple Mickva Israel will be sivsn
tonight by Rev DR.. /. p. Mendes. who
will speak on the subject. Don't Look AZ
the Handle Bars"
In the Court OF Ordinary yesterday an
order TO sell property was granted to A
c. Wylly. Jr., administrator OF the estate
of Martha B.sWylly. The appraisement Of
che estate Of Margaret Valentine was
filed by George Mouro, executor.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Per German steamship Regina. for Man
chester-750 barrels rosin, 81 1886; Ash
pieces dressed pine lumber, $475; lib tons
pig iron. $l613s; 175 pieces pitch pine
deals, $1l6; 1S,26S pieces pitch pine lumber,
$1,000; 1.4h bags sea island cotton $l15,-
455; 1895 bales upland cotton, $157 ,l4s.-
Cargo various.
Per Norwegian bark Kotka, for Gran
ton-165O barrels rosin, $4,12O.O2; 3,575 bar
rels rosin OIL s2i, 129.60.-Cargo by S. P.
Shooter Co
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

selling. Silver Coin, 3 to 2, won, with
Woodtrice, s to ], second, and Defender
II, 100 to /. third. Time 2:15.
Fourth Raee-Handicap, six furlongs.
Charlie OBrien, 6 to 5. won, with Alpaca,
to l, second, and Moroni, to 1, third.
Time 1:17&.
Fifth Race-Six furlongs, selling. Agita-
tor. to /, won, with Four Leaf Clover,
to l, second, and Mordelmo, 5 to l. third.
Time 1:1S.
Sixth Raee-One mile, selling. Pat Gar
rett. to 2, won. with Frank Mcconnell,
10 /, second, and Trebor, to l. third.
Time 1:46i5.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
FLORIDA.

The board OF public works OF Tampa
has awarded the contract for 1850 square
yards of vitrified brick paving and S,4es
iineal feet Of granite curbing. The Iet-
ting Of the contract means the improve
ment OF more streets in the city The
streets 90 be paved under this contract
are Sixteenth, from Sixth avenue TO
Twelfth avenue; Seventeenth. from Sixth
avenue 40 Twelfth avenue Tampa. from
Whiting to Polk; Madison. from Franklin
20 Ashley. w. l.. Splitter OF Tampa got
the contract The amount of the contract
IS a bout $50 00O
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

on the Plant System Sunday night at Gulf
Junction, we have also to note that ne
gro named Sam Styles was arrested Sat-
urday for obstructing a passenger train
of the same road, and at about the same
place where the wreck occurred. A
night or two before he had placed tie
on the track. He was carried before JUS
tice Tim Baily. at Newberry, and con-
fessed to putting tie on the track. He
was sentenced TO pay fine of 500 and
costs or serve six months on the county
chain-gang. He chose the latter That
STYLES did not succeed in his diabolical
plot was not fault of his--the tie was seen
by party passing and removed before
any train was due.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
bile.


Pilot charts and all photographic infor-
nation will be furnished masters of ves-
sells free of charge in United States hy-
geographic office i'm Custom House. Cap
talns are requested to call at the office.
Reports of wrecks and derelicts received
for Transmission to the Navy Depart
ment.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

" "e U'eu Sdtes enjoys the envlabe reputation both
cialiy as does Dr. Hathaway Being a skilled physician
progressive and to date he has always given his pa
TENTS the benefit of the treatment and the
latest discoveries in the sci medicine Each case
given MS personal atent ion, and thorough study
MADE OF It's every detail, an in this way patients
get che advantage of the very and most exper,
service obtainable anywhere He great pride in the
fact that his patients disappointed for he full
fills every promise he makes Hathaways business is
permanent one His methods are strictly professional
and honorable, and during his of continued
cess MS business has constantly grown until his practice
To-day is larger than that Of other Specialist IN
the United States He has had hundreds of imators who
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
Aged BicycIist Breaks His Arm.

Waycross Ca, Jan. 17.-Hon W. M.
Denton, though nearing 90 years OF age.
attempted to learn the art of bicycle rid
ing He learned to mount with compare
tive ease. and was getting along we'll.
when IN coming down one OF the hills
near his home at Buckley, he ran into a
bridge, getting a severe fall and break
ing his right arm just above the elbow
and fracturing the bone between the ell
bow and wrist
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Passengers by steamship City of Au-
gusta, New York for Savannah. Jan. 15.-
DR.. w. f. Faison and wife, w. Fooks,
w. c. Allen, Miss T. Daniel Mr.. Blaber
and wife. Rev. w. Blaber. Charles Cogs-
well. H. II. Schultz and wife, C. p Gray.
d. +. Bulls, Miss J. Smith. II. w. Will
kinson, A. P. Babcock, w. A. Bishop, j.
w. Higgins Mrs. Higgins. Miss c. Hig-
gins. T. j. McCue, Mrs. c. c. Ryerson.
J.. Francis, J. Scott, II. B. Morse. G.
White, II. p. Mead. Mrs A Norheet. Mrs.
+. Huthney, Sergt. u. S. Weaver. l.
Vocgel. L. l.. Hunter. D. BLY,, J. Burgess.
A. Black. w. T. Morton c. c. Wamsley
and wife I. Bedesd. N. Choloats, A. Jen-
nings
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
LEAVES gc2 DrscENDANrs.

Mrs. Anice Bruce, aged "a died at her
home on Wildwood Drive, East hign-
lands, Columbus. Monday evening Her
mother at the time OF her death, had
reached the age of III years. and her eid.
est sister died at the age of 100. Mrs
Bruce moved to Georgia in 1897 and has
been living around Columbus for the last
thirty years. Her mothers family. which
was of English stock. had nine children.
Mrs. Bruce's family, Itself, by this time
had grown to rather large size as at the
time of her death she had ten children
eighty-six grand children, nnety-niue
great grandchildren and seven great great
grand children. making grand total Of
ss2G persons. The eldest Of Mrs Bruce
children is George Bruce who Is now liv-
ing near Birmingham. Ala From him are
descended eleven children. thiFty-three
grandchildren and seven great gfandchu.
nren.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

waycross Cycle Company is Minus a
Wheel.

Waycross Ga. Jan. IA day or two
ago a young man, apparently from the
country went into the Waycross Cycle
Companys shop and rented a wheel for
a couple of hours. 1t is presumed ne is
still going. as Manager Lowber has never
seen or heard of him since.
Rev. d. j. Miller, who is practical
turpentine man, is erecting a still for
Deem & Kitterer in place OF the one de-
stroyed by fire a few weeks ago.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
NEWS ITEMS FROM CoLaUITT.

Correspondence Morning News, Col
quit, Ga, Jan. 16,-Mrs. c. f. Free,
who recently moved to Cairo with her
husband. has sold her dwelling house
and millinery establishment here to Mr.
]. w. Callahan of cambridge, Ga, for
Mr.. Hinson, who now occupies the prem
Uses. Or. J. p. Cook of Bait. Ga. has
moved to Colqutt. Mrs Thomas Floyd,
the wife of Capt Thomas, Of this place.
died very suddenly this morning about
o'clock. She was taken with pain in
the region of the heart and was dead in
ten minutes from the time of the attack.
They lived alone and We're aged people.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
THE NEW ORLEANS RACES.
The Long shots Made q Day of 4,
Yesterday

New Orleans, Jan. i7.-Charlie o'Brien
was the only successful favorite to-day.
First Rsce--ons mile, selling. Rush.
fields, 4 to !, won, with Paeemsker, TO
5. second, and Bequeath. 90 10 ], third.
Time / .lsh.
Second Rsce-slx furlongs, selling. Ath.
ara, so to !. won, with Kohnwreath, 8 to
]. second. and Boomerack, 9 to /, third.
Time 1881.
Third Race-one mile and a quarter,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
FELL INTO SHOW CASE AND DIED.

Pensacola Press: Mike Hennessey, the
fisherman who while in an intoxicated
condition on the morning OF the End, fell
into a showcase in front of Mayors cloth
ing store and was terribly cut about the
hips by the ragged glass, died Sunday
morning az the inhrmary from his IN
juries II will be remembered that the
wounds we're dressed by a physician and
later a large piece OF glass was found
still in one of the wounds, and that the
bowels had been penetrated, which made
his condition seriousA lie has suffered
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
CHILD BURNED TO. DEATH.

Naldosta Times: report reached the
city Saturday of the horrible death which
came to little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Redden Swindle in the Rays Mill district
last week. The Times did not learn the
details but il is said that the little girl
was playing in the yard or field where
some trash was being burned, when her
dress caught on fire. No one was present
10 extinguish the flames, and the little
S1rls clothing were burned off her.
She fingered in great agony about twelve
hours and died of her injuries Her death
was a very sad one and is another warn
ing to parents in regard TO watching their
children during the winter months. The
light cotton dresses which the average
child wears viii burn like finder and II
SIS the easiest thing in the world to catch
in blaze when swinging fire.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
INDOOR BALL TONIGHT

Two Teams of the Y. M. C. A. VIII
Cross Bats ut the Gym.
The ladies' evening az the Y. M g
VIII be resumed tonight The attraction
to be offered for the next few mon,bs
VIII be indoor base ball. the league nav
ing been formed of three teams from
among the members OF the Y. M. G A
me game will be played tonight between
the Pickets and che Reserves at $50 The
line UP is as follows: -"e
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Steamship Tallahassee. Askins New
York
Steamship Itasca, Hudgings. Baltimore.
Steamship Luise (GeT, Mcneil. Brem-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Harbor Master James Mcbride will
probably establish his headquarters in the
Office of the city provides in the City Ex-
change. The port wardens occupy the
same office. and it is there that all the
records pertaining to the movement of
vessels are kept. The number of arrive s
since the new harbor master took charge
of his Office have been small so that he
has not been oyercharged with work at
the start.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
PERRY.s PROSPEROUS hawk.

The Perry Loan and Savings Bank at
Perry, Ca, was able to declare an 8 per
cent. dividend in spite of a burglary,
from which the bank suffered last Febru-
ary The net earnings for the year
amounted to 1lA per cent on the capital
stock, an increase of nearly 2 per cent.
over the earnings of 1899. The earnings
would have been much greater but for
tne loss by burglary in February, 1900 The
gross loss by that burglary was $685.
IN cash, and SSl0,76 IN the safe and other
expenses consequent OF this loss. the
bank received $500 burglary insurance.
The net loss to the bank was $674.04.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

tIVeF HepOrt-The hight Of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta, al a. m. C75th me-
ridian time) yesterday. was ia feet fan
OF O9 foot during the preceding twenty
four hours
Observations taken at the same moment
or time at ell stations, Jan. II, 1901. s n
M, 18th meridian time:
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Passengers by steamship Tallahassee.
for New York yesterday-A. Schwarz and
wife, W. p. Roman, Mrs. J. Roman, j. b.
smith and wife. r. E. Simon, Frank Bell,
j. l.. Marks, J. G. Rether, Mrs. w. p
Lewis and family, K. Steyerman. r. c.
Herman.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
Moons Phases for January.
AND DEPARTURES.
Vessels Cleared Ycsterday.

Steamship Regina Ger, Iceberg, Man
chester.-A. F. Churchill
Bark Kotka (NoD. Olavesen, Granton.-
Chr. G. Dahl & Co.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Friday and Saturday
Georgia, Eastern Florida, South Caro-
itua and Western Florida; Fair Friday;
west to northwest winds, fresh to brisk
or the coast. Saturday fair.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah.
Maximum temperature mid
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
GEORGIAAND FLORIDA
NEWS OF THE TWO STATES TOLD
IN PARAGRAPHS.

Marietta Journal; On Tuesday night
Some miscreant blew up with dynamite
the mill dam owned by Mr. Jas. 7. Ander-
son. at his farm and mill. about miles
from Marietta, near Austell The dam
had been built last October, with a food
gate 90 let off the water, which could
have been easily done at moments no
tice. BY agreement it was to be let off
the first of April.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Passengers due last night on steamship
Berkshire, from Philadelpha-MissH Helen
Black, e. ]. Breck Fred Howard. Sam
Neal, Mrs. Neal. NJ. ]. Goldstein, Morris
Turner, Andy Woodley, John A Hunter.
l.. Z. Hutchinson.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
TO TIE nRoss OF THE STATE

Thos. Chapman, a Hall county man,
walked to Atlanta and gave himself up
10 Gov. Gambler Tuesday. Chapman is
man of means and some prominence i'm
his county. He was convicted of arson in
Gainesville last year, and was sentenced
40 serve two years. The case was taken
a. the Supreme Court, which refused TO
grant new trial, Chapman meantime,
being out on bail. When the decision OF
the Supreme Court was made known
Chapman could not be found and his
bond was estreated. Hearing of it, he
came at once to this city. and going to the
Governor, surrendered himself. Chapman
told the Governor that he thought he
was the boss of the state" and therefore
he surrendered to him. The Governor of
Georgia escorted the states prisoner to
abe Office Of the Prison Commission and
turned him over 20 the officials there
While awaiting the arrival of the Off
rers to convey him to the Chattahoochee
camp, Chapman made himself at home
and talked freely with the state officials
present Then he was taken to the camp
10 begin his sentence.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
9gyeadA@0
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
NEW YORK, BOSTON AND THE EAST
the
lights Unexcened
PASSENGER FARES FROM SAVANNAH
TO Frst Round Trip
BOSTONFrst
NI0; intermediate Cabin, Round
trail GGh meridian


CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt Daggett,
SATURDAY, Jan. 10, 400 p. m.
NACOOCHEE, Capt Smith, TUESDAY,
Jan. %. 500 p. m.
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher, THURS
DAY, Jan. "a, 500 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt Berg,
THURSDAY, jan "A, 500 p m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins, SATUR-
DAY, Jan. %, $50 p. M
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett.
TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 1890 p. m
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, THURSDAY,
Jan. 81, 2:SO p. M
KANSAS CITY. Capt Fisher, SATUR-
DAY, Feb. ?, 400 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. Askins, TUES
DAY, Feb. 5. $50 D. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett,
THURSDAY, Feb. Z. 7:30 p. m.
Notwithstanding City of Birmingh
Steamship City of Macon, Capt. Sava
ton on the following schedule:
Leave New York for Boston (from New
Pier IS, North River, at 400 p. m), Jan.
IS, 26, Feb. 2, 3, 16, 90.
This company reserves the right 90
without liability or accountability therei
Sailings New York for Savannah Tu,
W. C. BREWER,
City Ticket and Passenger Agent.
lO7 Bull street, Savannah, Ga.
r. g. IRRELEVANT,
Agent. Savannah Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

HathawayMD
address. J. M u
Ca
ONCE hours 3 to T. ITO to 9p Sundays ! M
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Passengers due lest night on Chatham.
from Baltimore-Mrs. d. j. Crowder. l..
Schneider, j. Winchester, Mrs. C. Birn-
baum
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

Passengers per steamship Itasca. sailing
to Baltimore, Jan. 17.-Brother Clemen-
tine. J. J. Thomas, NJ. F. Joyce, A. A.
Stansburg, B. F. jackson, George Doane.
r. 7. Jones.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

The steamboat wharf at the foot of Bull
street is becoming one Of the Nveliest
points along the river front. The steam
ers D. Murchison. Pilot Boy and the
Louise land there, and the fact that all
carry passengers attracts many persons
there at times.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
TnAIN wREcN,s ANTEcEpENT

terrible pain ever since and until death
relieved him.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Local and General News OF ships
and shipping.

and shipping.
The lighthouse tender Pharos proceeded
out yesterday, after having been engaged
some time below in the building of new
beacons marking the channel OF the river.
The beacons built by Capt. Anderson are
on modern lines. and are such as Will
stand the weather a long time. Many OF
the old ones removed had become diiap-
dated and would have gone to pieces be-
fore a great while.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

High water at Tybee to-day at $40 a.
m. and 6:l2 p. m. High water at Savan-
nah one hour later.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
THE ATLANTIC AND GULF MILL.

Quitman Free Press: At the first annual
meeting of the Atlantic and Gulf mill
stockholders, which occurred Tuesday.
most gratifying and satisfactory showing
was made for the mill. The net earnings
since June have been 1873 per cent, and,
of course. this means double that amount
for the year. This is a very fine report
for the mill considering that it has only
been running since about April and had
its help TO organize and a system to es-
tablish. 1t was voted al this meeting that
the capital stock of the mill be Increased
from $4,000 to 100000 There were no
changes in the mill officials. The annual
stockholders meeting was changed from
January to second Tuesday in September.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
Savannah Almanac

Sun rises at 6:5S a m. and sets at 500
p. m.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
a HOME FoR pREsIpING ELDER.

The Methodist churches embraced In
the Americas district, of the South Geor-
gia Conference will build beautiful home
for the presiding elder of the district. and
the town or city securing the location Of
ahe home will De the official headquarters
for all time. Americus, being the
largest city in the district wants the
home. The matter of location was dis
tcussed at district meeting of stewards,
held at Shelman. and committee was
appointed to investigate the claims of
townss wanting it. This committee con
.sists of Col w. p. Wallis, of Americus.
AIR. J. ]. Hill. of Brentwood. ana Mr.. G.
j. Speight. of Fort Gaines. Americas,
Cuthbert. Dawson and Shellman are the
four points suggested. The committee will
report TO the District Conference, held in
June.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18
DR.. HATHAWAY'S STANDING

No other Specialist in the enjoys envabe rep
and financially Hathaway Being skilled
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-18

! NACOOCHEE. Capt Smith. SATURDAY,
Feb. g. 900 p. m. .-4 -,.,s...
KANSAS CITY, Capt Fisher, TUES
DAY, Feb. u, loo a. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt .Askins, THURS
DAY, Feb. IA, 90 p. m
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Dagget.
SATURDAY, Feb. 16, 800 p m.
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, TUESDAY,
Feb. 10, 500 p. m.
KANSAS CITY, Capt Fisher, THURS
DAY. Feb. q, $50 D. M
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins, SATUK-
DAY, Feb. %. $3.50 p. M
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt Daggett
TUESDAY. Feb. 26, Hoo a. m.
NACOOCHEE. Capt Smith, THURS
DAY, Feb, IS, 1:30,p. m.
m will not carry passengers.
e. Will ply between New York and Bos-
Leave Boston for New York (from Lewis
Wharf at 900 a. n.y., Jan. %, 80, Feb. g.
13. 20, q.
mango its salfngs without notice and
Or.
sdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, p. m
E W. SMITH,
Contracting Freight Agent, Savannah, Ga.
WALTER HAWKINS.
General Agent, Traffic Department
"a w. Bay ST.. Jacksonville. Fla.
w. H. PLEASANTs,
General Freight and Passenger Agent,
New Pier IS. North River. New York
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1901-01-19
NJ SkBEh LlEVAR LAS ACTAS
Una de las tantas egozcuadas
RIDICULO GRAMDE

Ia los dfas del componte en- San uan,
81 ooncejal don Jos6 q. del Vale ne
gose firmas las aotas del ayuntamiento,
DOR qne no 80 extendfan leg aim ante, pues
"a pasaban unos cnadernos suetos, sin
II s-ilo del Consejo nj la rdbrioa del al
,aide.
Aoudio ell senior Vale al ayuntamien
TO, pldlendo 81 cum piiese la ley, y, como
este des 'stlmo su petici6D, establecio ls
slzada ante 81 aloalde Egozoue, quien,
iesie luego. sostuvo ell acueruo.
I, pesar de que ell senor Vslle te
ola presel ado gu reourso podfa luego
scudir al secretario de gobierno, Egozcue
ie r. r.qo1rlo para cue tirmsra las actas, arer
olbiendole de desobe6iencia d la oa4to~5t20d
Se buscaba I'm prete xto para iievar d
auestro amigo al Tribunal de politfi, 6
imponerls sllf una de las mil injustss con
denas diotsdss.
I'll seffor Valie, asistido de Notario,
hizo levantag aota del estado de les de!
ayuntamisnto. y recurrio on quejs al Sc
eretario del gohierno, quien ha resuelto 81
tncidents su favor, ordenando al ayun-
tamIento lIeye lag actas en- IN llbro con
los denas requisites determinados por la
ley municipal.
La Corporsoion de San Juan, su
cete6re alcalde b IN hecho una pzdncho so
berans.
Especia!mense ell d!timo ieI hVo odop
tiUo I