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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
FOUR MEN INDICTED
On the Charge Of Trying to Defraud Insur-
anCe Companies.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press,
Louisville Ky. Jan. S.-The grand
jury today returned a true bill against
w. w. Parrish, John H. Dewitt w. b.
Coz and Sylsevter Breeder charging
them with consDiring to defraud in
surance companies.
The indictment contains two sets of
charges. In one the four persons
named are accused of conspiring to OBJ
tain insurance for Breeder by repre-
senting falsely that Breedon was in
sound health In the other it lis alleg-
ed that after obtaining the insurance
Dewitt and Parrish consDired TO cause
the death OF Breeden and thus defraud
the insurance companies. The latter
section of the Indictment says in part:
And w. W. Parrish John H. De-
Witt and w. B. Cox. fraudulently de-
signing to 6efTaud the corporation
aforesaid, and to produce for them"
selves said insurance upon the life of
Breeden; and did in pursuance of said
conspiracy attempt to give and admin
lister to said Breeden large and danger
Gus quantities of whiskey, alcoholic liq-
ours and other harmful compounds
ard substances, with the intent to
break down his health and cause his
death, and did tempt and seek to cause
and procure said Breeden to commit
suicide by causing him to be and re-
main in a drunken condition and by
placing about him while in such condi-
tion pistols and other weapons. with
the intent to bring about the death of
Breedcn and procure the sums afore
Iamed."
The companies involved are the I'm
ion Central Life Insurance Company,
the Woodmen of the World and the
Equitable Life Association. Breeden
was insured for $4,000 in the first com
pany, $4,000 in the second and $4,000 in
the third. The policies are payable 10
Parrish and Dewitt Parrish is pro-
prietor of the Phoenix hotel. and De-
Witt is we'll known saloon keeper
Cox is bartender. Breeden had no
employment.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
BEARS WERE VICIOUS
And Hammered Prices on the Stock ES-
change at Their Own Sweet viii.

BY Associated Press.
New York, Jan. 3--The long expect
ed storm of liquidation broke out in
the, stock market today and swept
prices in torrent of selling downward
which was not checked even at the
close of the market. Wide breaches
in the prices by that time and the pre-
cipltate character of selling gave the
market the appearance OF semi-demor
alization.
Spectators who were long on stocks
showed many symptoms of panic in
their scramble to save the imposing
profits which the prolonged rise had
indicated. The market was so top.
heavy BY the vast number of accounts
ON narrow margins which infested it
that the fall in prices gained momen-
tum as it progressed. The wiping out
face value of stocks forced them to
sale to prevent losses by the brokers.
Throughout the railroad list fell from
1 to poinCs, closing in many cases
near the lowest. The bond market was
very active. and liquidation was in
force there as we'll as in stocks. but
the declines in prices was by no means
so marked. Refunding IS declined Y
and new As registered "a. Money loan
ed at Az per cent.
The total number of shares traded in
numbered 1,562.S00.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Preparing for Emergencies.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Capetown, Jan. 3.--The military au-
thCrities are preparing for all conin-
gencies. 1t has been decided to trans
fer the Boer prisoners from camps to
transports. Farmers coming in des-
cribe the Beers as travelling in parallel
columns, with numerous flanlling part
les sweeping the country of horses,
plundering loyalists and carrying off
everything portable. 1t appears that
they are accompanied by "a string of
pack horses light loaded.
The British battleship Monarch
today landed men and guns to re-
leive the troops for service northward
and it is believed that the guns will be
sent up the country.
Five hundred citizens enlisted today.
The Beers In Bechuanaland have been
again Joined by the inhabitants who
once before rebelled.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
SUGAR WAR
S Once More Reported to be Nearing a
Settlement.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago Jan. 3-The Tribune today
prints the following: Private advices
have reached Chicago that the war be
tween the great sugar and coffee trusts
the battle which has been stubbornly
fought for more than three years be-
tween Havemeyer on one side and
John Arbuckle on the other. and which
hats ccGt these trade rivals auuroxi-
mately $25 100000, is to be brought to
a close
Negotiations have been closed in
New York and Chicago whereby Ar
buckle will nominally give ND sugar
refing and become dlctators in the
coffee trade. Henry o. Havemeyer and
The sugar trust will practically give up
'heir coffee roasting plants with which
effort has been made to crush out John
AlIbuckle, and they will handle only
the sugar business.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
CIRCUIT RACES.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
New Orleans. La. Jan. 3.-Four ia
vorites won today. The weather was
fine and the track very heavy.
Mile: Orion, first; Lady Curzon.
second; Old Fox. third. Time. 119.
Seven furlongs: Quite Right, first;
Fleetwing second; Varro. third. Time
1877.
Six furlongs: Brightle B., first; Sal
lie j., second; Ray Salezar. third. Time
1923.
Handicap, six and one-half furlongs.
Miss Hanover, first; Moroni, second
Senator Beyeridge, third. Time
1:23A.
Six furlongs: Palarm, first; Grey
Forge, second; Laraquoiso. third
Time, 1922.
Milei w. B. Oates. first; Bramburg.
second; Jack Martin. third. Time,
1:57h.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
To be Retired.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., Jan. 3.--The Sen
ate committee on Military Affairs to-
day agreed to accept the amendment
suggested by Senator Daniels to the
army reorganization bill for the re-
tlrement of General Fitzhugh Lee and
General James H. Wilson as Brigadier
Generals and also agreed TO the amend
ment for the retirement OF General
Shafter as Major General
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
One Man Drowned.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
st. John, N. F., Jan. 3.-Tre crew of
the British steamer Iyydene, from
Hamburg for Wilmington, n c.. which
went ashore Tuesday during the storm
at La Manche. arrived here this after
noon. One man. an Italian, was
drowned by a life boat swamping.
Twenty of the 'twenty-seven survivors
were badly frost bitten The steamer
broke up today and nothing was saved.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Ready to Sign.
BY Associated Press

" NooUCIdltU II6Sh
Pekin, Jan. 9.-At a meeting of the
foreign ministers today it was an
nounced that Ii Hung Chang and
Prince Ching are prepared to sign an
agreement as soon as it is ready for
signing. Ii Hung Chang desires to
conduct the peace negotiations to a
conclusion. The Germans are return
ing to San Ho with number of pris-
oners.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
To be Buried at Canton.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 3.-Arrange
ments have been made for the inter
ment at Canton O.. of the remains of
Assistant Paymaster James S. Barber,
of the Navy, Presidents nephew, who
recently died in Japan from diseases
incurred in the line of duty They will
be transhipDed to Canton from San
Francisco next Saturday.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
War Ships Anchored.

By Associated Press.
Bermuda, Jan. 3.-The United States
warshlps Annapolis, Frolic, Wompa-
tuck and PisCaqua anchored in St.
Georges harbor this morning. They
left Norfolk, Va. at noon Sunday last
on their way TO Manila They will
stay here four or five days.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Verdict OF Guilty.
)ciated Press.

BY Associated Press
Mansfield, o. Jan. 3.-The jury in
the case of Allen Andrews. indicted in
connection with the Dowielte riots last
fall, returned verdict of guilty late
this afternoon. Andrews resisted the
officers who were protecting the eld
ers. Other indictments for participa-
tion in the Dowieite riots will be tried
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Laudlng Lord Roberts.
By Assoclated Pres.

By Associated Press.
London, Jan. S.-The War Office. the
West End clubs and public buildings
were illuminated this evening. The
uhoroughfares were unusually crowded
and holiday spirit was evident. but
there was little disorder and drunken
ness. Lord Roberts will begin attend
ing at the War Office at the regular
hour tomorrow In the capacity of
Commander-in-C Chief of the forces.
Subscribe for the Daily Leader.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04

Our city has been in an uproar of ex
citement the past ten days over Van !.
Dyke G. Eaton Co. s wonderfully clever
performances of comedy drama and
vaudeville at the opera house. Every
night eager admirers pack the theatre
from orchestra front to the rear gal
lery and many stand lin the aisles for
two solid hours, applauding and cheer
ing the performances given by merit
orious artists. Handsome costumes.
stunning gowns, comedies. dramas
animated vitascope pictures, muslca,
acts, clay modelling, illustrated songs,
fire, butterfly and serpentine dances
make up an evenings program. Every
citizen and stranger Dronounces the
one verdict, that more value is given
for money paid" than they ever knew
before in a lifetime GAINESVILLE Daily
Signal
This clever company will be the at
TRACTION ct the Auditorium all next
week at 10. 20 and 80 CENTS
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Continues the Chase,
BY AssoclaLed Prass.

BY Associated Press.
Carnarvon, Jan. 3.--The Beers, COM
manded by Hertzof. Vessels, Pretor-
iu5 and Nieuwenhaut, are continuing
their march on F'razerburg. 1t is re-
ported that they have arrived at
spionberg. Looting continues. Col.
Thornycroft and Col. Delisle are con.
tlnuing the chase. but their horses and
mules are very tired
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Governor Dietrich lnaugurated,

By Associated Press.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. S.-Chas. H
Dietrich was inaugurated as Governor
of Nebraska this afternoon. The GER
emony was short and simple. being
limited to the message of the retiring
Governor Poynter and the inaugural
address of Governor Dietrich
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Drank Wood Alcohol,
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 3.-Four
prominent farmers of Searcy county
are dead as the result of drinking wood
alcohol at a holiday gathering Ten
Others who were in the party drank
the same liquid and are seriously i'll,
several being at the point of death.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
New Cabinet Officer.
.y Associated Press.

Dy A9oUUIdItU T Ibbbs
Washington, d. c.. Jan. 3.o-Senator
Hansbrough today introduced a bill
creating the Department of Education
aid giving the head OF the department
a place in the Presidents Cabinet.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
Strike Settled.
: Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Barnesyltle, o.. Jan. 3-'The strike Of
the glass workers was settled here to-
day. The company guaranteed the
men 72 Genus per bx. and the factory
has resumed operations.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04
TOLEDO MARKET.

Toledo, O., Jan. 3.-Wheat, 80; corn,
361a; oats. 23%; rye, SO; cloverseed,
$3.50. Oil unchanged
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-04

NEW YORK PRODUCE EXCHANGE.
o. H. L. C.
Wheat, March .S21a S2% S1A S1a
Wheat, May .S2A SO S1A S1A
Corn, May APPS 1875 1925 4S
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23

of grocery styles, mainly Japan, Thera
ore those who argue chat some recession
of values is in order; such may occur by
reason OF the eXigencies of the grower or
breaking down of the grain, but the sit
uation statsitically is one of strength. Tho
season of largest demand Is at hand
there are over -four months to harvest
and quite six months before any consid-
cradle quantity of new crop can be placed
upon the market. The requirements of the
shorter period run from 80, 100000 to no.
100000 pounds, and for the longer period
100000 900 to l60,000,c0o pounds. This state
nient deals only with the domestic de-
mand and it will therefore be seen that
there is room enough and to spare" for
what may appear at first glance for
midable quantity.
Gables and correspondence from abroad
note steady market. New crop arrivals
are awaited with interest and quite bit
of trade has been done in advance. The
amount arrived and afloat" is still far
behind that of equal period last year
Dan Talmadge's Sons Co.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23

New Orleans, March 22.-The more fav-
orable outlook of the Chinese political
complications caused a sharp advance in
Liverpool, which was responded to locally,
but as shorts had covered heavily during
the past three or four days, the snap
usually evinced on reactions was not APP
parent. The interior towns received a.
OOO against $1,000 last year, or an increase
Of 50 per cent. over last year. The total
visible supply of all kinds for week de-
creased 40 900. against a decrease of 1l2,0O0,
and is now in the aggregate 100000 I'm ex-
cess of last year. The takings of Amer
lean cotton 10 date is $4,000 under the
last year, or in other words the years
allowance by Mr.. Ellison of 100000 less
consumption of American than iast year,
has been practically reached in 20 weeks,
therefore as trade conditions have recently
become more unsettled It would appear
from present Indications that the con-
sumption of American will be under TO-
OOOO00 The constant increasing visible
relatively proves conclusively that trade
is poor generally throughout the world,
and there seems to be plethora Of manu-
featured goods on hand. The heavy In
terror receipts and large stocks tend TO
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23

Union moved up over points, American
Car and Foundry "a, and the preferred
2s on rumors of consolidation Inter-
national Paper rose and the preferred
"a on a reported working agreement
with a competitor Sugar moved very ir-
regularly both up and down on large
dealings.
The preliminary estimates of the cash
movement indicate that the receipts and
shipments from and to the interior about
balance The subtreasury has absorbed
in the week past 81. 273, 900
The steel stocks were very quiet to-
day. Some of the buying which made
them so strong early in the week Is now
attributed to the account OF the organ
ization syndicate and is believed to ac-
count for the Unexpectedly large proper
ton of stocks deposited in assent TO
the plan.
The bond market continued active and
irregular. Total sales, par value S5,465-
OOO United States bonds were all I'M
changed on the last call
Total sales of stocks to-day were 1885,
800 shares, including Atchison, 80, 500; DO
preferred, 20300 Chesapeake and Ohio,
l0,l00; Chicago Great Western, 5400;
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy, 81 100;
Rock Island 11,100; Colorado Southern,
74O0 Delaware and Hudson, 600; DEN
YER 1880; do preferred, 800; Erie, 1876 100;
do first preferred. 1880: Iowa Central,
6,1OO; Lake Erie and Western, 5000: Louis
vile and Nashville, 14,700; Manhattan, 23,-
60O Metropolitan Street Railway, 20
800; Mexican Central, 1890; Min
nesota and st. Louis, II 1907 Missouri Pa
cific, 164O0 Missouri, Kansas and Texas
preferred, 1900; New York Central. 90
300; Norfolk and Western, 7,1OO; Nothern
Pacific, 1890; Ontario and Western, 49,
800; Pennsylvania, 7O,10O; Reading, Al 100;
do first preferred, 1900; do second pre-
ferred, $1,000; st. Paul. 2221O; Southern
Pacific, 1900; Southern Railway, 80 200;
do preferred, 500; Texas and Pacific. 49,
50Oi Union Pacific. $500; Wabash, 1880;
do preferred, $1,000; Amalgamated Copper,
1890; American Smelling, 400; American
Tobacco, 10, 800; Brooklyn $780, Colora-
do Fuel. S,4O0; Continental Tobacco, 400;
international Paper, 1920; do preferred,
1880; Peoples Gas, 9400; Sugar, 65 200;
Western Union. $500
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23
THE RICE MARKET.

Advices from the South note we'll sus-
tained inquiry IN the rice markets along
the Atlantic coast. At New Orleans ana
throughout the Southwest the movement
has markedly enlarged. principally due
20 the accommodating frame Of mind OF
the country millers The breaks noted are
exceptional and tine market IN general is
firm, preserving former favorable out
look FOR maintenance Of present prices
The visible supply count o. sock,
March / (roduoed 10 cleaned) IN the Car
oilnas and Georgia, E.1O barrels. 800
hounds each. IN Louisiana ana Texas
go. zoo pockets 10 pounds each Wide on
Inmates are made 49, 20 the rough stu
la planters hands; b. the amount what
a may. Il will cut no figure IN the mar-
ket 81 Dreaouf season, 30 much ~ ID viii
49, required for seeding puu,osea and che
balance probably b. carried until tho
olssilnF 81 fhe nov crop, in che h0Do ~
sharing ln tlis fancy prices ~ filat o.
rod. Tie supply f frariiQuaily larger
then laai ycar aH1 practically aifgEefbef
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23
TO THE NORTH AND WEST.

Trains arrive Savannah as follows:
NO 30 daily from New York and Wash
ington. 500 a. m.
NO. 80 daily except Monday. from New
YORK and Washington 1920 a. m.
NO. 50 daily from New York and Wash
ington, 1906 p. m.
THROUGH CAR SERVICE, ETC.
- Iralns Nos. 81 and 49, New York and
florida Limited" Solid train composed
exclusively of Compartment, Observation
ana al Drawing-room Sleeping Cars between
view YORK and Savannah. Dining cars
serve all meals EN- route.
trains 80 and "a daily NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS, Vestlbuled
limited trains with Pullman drawing
room sleeping cars between Savannah and
New York. Connects at Washington with
Colonial Express for Boston. Pullman
sleeping cars between Charlotte and Rich
mond and Charlotte and Norfolk. Dining
cars serve all meals between Savannah
and Washington.
trains 80 and Sc daily, THE UNITED
STATES FAST NAIL Vestibuled limited
Trans carrying Pullman drawing room
Sleeping cars between Savannah and New
YORK. Dining cars serve all meals be-
tween Savannah and Washington. Also
Pullman drawing room sleeping cars be-
tween Savannah and Cincinnati, through
Asheville, and THE Land of the Sky
For Information as 40 rates, schedules,
etc. apply to
F. S. CANNON Sd V. p. and G. NJ.
S. II. HARDWICK. G. p. A.. Washing
ton, ID. c
w. II. TAYLOE, A. G. p. A. Atlanta.
X. c. BLATTNER, Deport Ticket Agent,
Plant System station, Savannah, Ga.
JAS. FREEMAN. C. p. & T. A, sa-
vannah, Ga. 11 Bull street. Phone $50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23
Murphy a.. Co.'S Cotton Letter.

New York. March 22.-Cotton advanses
from Liverpool to-day. very huch better
than expected, and Europe sent liberal
orders TO buy at opening. Liverpool
spots 1920 higher and futures advanced
s-64d'near to 4-64d, far months. and closed
at best prices of the day. Liverpool stood
about 6-64d up when this market opened
active and irregular about 10 to 20 points
higher for spring and summer deliveries,
but 1t has ruled feverish and easier dur
ing the forenoon, owing TO free offerings
despite the stimulating advices from Liver
pool, and better outlook for politics in
China. We closed about in line with our
opening, net improvement of the day
being u to 20 points over yesterdays
close. 1t looks like at least there is
temporary rally now due. Estimated port
receipts, $4,000 against II ,664; New Orleans
expects tomorrow 1900 to 4,9OO against T.
2s9; Houston 1900 to 400, against 1,101.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23
STOCKS AND BONDS.
The Price Movement Irregular with
Profit Taking Apparent.

'FRONT.' Iahln8 AppHrent.
New York, March 22.-There was a
great variety Of movement In the stock
market to-day under the shifting opera
ton Of pools. The opening was quiet, the
cheerful tone in the foreign markets on
the agreement reached between Great
Britain and Russia over the difficulty
at Tien Tsin.
The Fries seemed to have appealed to
the favor OF the foreigners in response
to the late notable upward movement here
yesterday and they enjoyed a good share
OF the opening strength, but proht-taking
sales were particularly directed against
them afterward and their reaction had
a large influence In bringing about the
subsequent depression In the general
market The local municipal stocks
were under decided pressure and appar-
entity very large line Of speculative
HOLDINGS Of all the principal members OF
the group was liquidated' making heavy
inroads upon their prlees. Attempts were
made TO hold the market by advancing
Individual stocks here and there. but
they were only indifferently successful.
serving simply as a cover for continued
realizing.
The heavy tone IN Burlington since the
frst OF the week has had a marked in
fiuence on the general market. 80 that II
was picked out as an effective railylnF
point and was bid Up within Y OF last
Mondays high level, II fell back ~
POINTS however and closed with a net
gain Of only q fraction.
Among the Leading railroad stocks the
only really substantial strength was
shouyu ~ the trunk lines and By fbe Wa
hash issues. Pennsylvania led the for
rnar group with an extreme advance Of
z bolnta There was some continued
show ~ strength among che group or
minor raiir0ad pfQperiieF which have
been feoanuy prominent, bat none oil
fhem aas weli hsb. North American
rose points without any news Western
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-23
--======77--
COTTON MOVEMENT.
Hester's Figures for Week show In
crease of $4,000 over Last Year.

New Orleans. March 22.-seoretary He's
ter's weekly New Orleans Cotton Ex-
change statement issued to-day shows an
increase in the movement into sight com-
pared with the seven days ending this
date last year in round figures 1900.
For the q days OF March the totals
show an increase over last year OF 5000.
For the 203 days of the season that have
ELAPSED the aggregate Is ahead OF the 203
DAYS OF last year $1,000 The amount
brought into sight during the pass week
has been i55.037. against 1855 for the
seven days ending this date last year,
ana for the p days Of March II has been
400 s94. against ~, 3s7 last year.
The movement since Sept, shows re-
celpts at al United States ports 6,2s5 ,fG5,
against 5a5.2S last year. overland across
he Mississippi. Ohio and Potomac rivers
to Northern mills ana Canada, ~lfi3.
against I.Oo7u last year. Interior stocks
in ercess of those he'd ~ the close ~
~ commercial year l3f 100, against 49,.
sg lass year. southern mih faklnEr, Wo,fIs,
orainaf a8l0 last year
Fsrrirn exports fof the week have
been ~ 81. against iWfi1 ianf year
Norihom miu iahinEe ana Canada our