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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
BEnRIEN SUPERIOR COURT.
The wiley Clements viii Case Set
tied mt Inst.

Triton, Ca. March 19.-Berrien Superior
Court. for the spring term convened at
Nashville yesterday morning, that veteran
Jurist, Hon. Aug. II. HanseH, presiding.
Judge Hansell s now in his S4th year, and
has been on the bench fifty years.
Spencer Frank, colorcd, who murdered
his wife at Enigma last December. by
shooting her with a rife, was convicted
OF murder and will receive a life sem
tence.
Eugene Anglers, colored plead guilty TO
the burglary of store at Sparks last
year. and will receive a sentence to the
state penttentiary.
Four murder cases and a lot of minor
criminal cases are before the court, bur
two OF the cases for murder will scarcely
be tried. as defendants are out on bond.
Auditor w. II. Griffin filed his report
yesterday in the case of w. II. Love, VS..
u. A. Buck, petition for receivership. ac-
counting. etc. Attorneys for both sides
filed exceptions to the auditors report,
and the case is again in court.
The case OF Wyatt ct. al. VS.. Crowder
ct. al. was settled by compromise in Ber-
rien Superior Court yesterday morning.
and the settlement made the order of the
court. This Is the final end OF tine cell
ebrated Wiley Clements will case. which
has been on the dockets of Berrien Super
Tor Court since 1890. Wiley Clements,
turpentine operator who was a bachelor
and a recluse, died, leaving an estate
worth $4,000 to his nephew, Thomas B.
Crowder, of Raleigh, N. c. His brothers
set up claim to the property, claiming that
Clements was drunk when the will was
made, and that the witnesses did not sign
IL in his presence. On these grounds the
suit was won in Superior Court. but was
appealed to Supreme Court. and pending
a hearing, settlement was made by COM
promise and the property divided.
While the division was in progress, other
heirs, claiming TO be the children of a de-
ceased sister of Clements appeared, ana
the case was reopened. This was settled
yesterday by the payment to the Wyatt
heirs the sum of $1,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
wAYCRoss NEWS NOTES.
Hon. Lem johnson Quite Ill, but im-
Proving Somewhat.


Waycross. Ga. March 19.-There are
over two hundred subscribers to the
Southern Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany in Waycross.
Hon. Lem johnson is preparing to build
a new brick block on Pendleton street,
just in the rear of the Postofice. bid
& o'ouinn will erect a building adjoin-
ing Mr.. Johnsons on the same street.
The livery business of ]. M. Flynn a.
Co., was bought to-day by ]. T. strick-
Ian.
Hon. Lem johnson is reported quite
sick at his home on Gilmore street. He
contracted a severe cold few days ago,
and is confined 20 his room. slight
change for the better was noticed In his
condition this afternoon.
Hon. W. G.. Brantley and wife passed
through here last night, en- route to Cuba
where they will spend some weeks.
While the ali-day meeting was
IN progress Sunday at White-
hail Church some ugly rumors
were circulated against Rev. J. s. King
porter of the church.
It was finally brought to his attention
and he promptly rendered his resignation
pending an investigation of the charges
Some afndavits were made here TINS
morning which disprove the charges, aho
set Rev. King right with his people
II is supposed he will be recalled as pas
tor of the church, but this action has not
yet been taken
About 100 names have been secured for
the proposed Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION in WaycEoss, and a meeting for
the purpose of organization will be held
soon.
The Gustoso Cigar Factory is doing well
and the force employed there Is being
continually increased. The pay roll OF the
company amounts to nearly N'Ooo per
week.
The firm of Smith Bros. & Luther, mar
ket business, was dissolved to-day by mu-
tual consent.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
NAMED FOR THE SHORT TERM.
Nebraska Republicans Make a NOm-
inatiOn at Last-ROsewater
Leads for Long Term.

Lincoln, Neb., March 19.-In the Repub-
lican senatorial caucus tonight, David
E. Thompson of Lincoln was nominated
for the short-term vacancy on the sew
eIsh ballot, receiving fifty-flve votes, five
more than necessary under the rules of
the caucus. Fifty-three or fifty-four at
tended out of a total Republican mem
bership in the Legislature of seventy-one
Seventeen or eightene members declined
to go into the caucus under the rules
provided in the new call, and as they re-
fuse to be bound its action. 1t is ques-
ton whether Mr. Thompson's nomination
will be ratified by the joint convention of
the legislature tomorrow.
The caucus without adjourning, decided
to continue balloting for the long term.
Edward Rosewater is leading, followed by
George D. Meiklejohn and F. M. Currie.
Up to 2:15 o'clock this morning forty
three ballots have been taken for the long
term, the 43rd resulting: Rosewater, q;
Meiklejohn, II, Currie s.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
ISAAC A. HOPPER AT ORLANDO.
The New Yorker Proves Public
Spirited Winter Resident.

Orlando Fla. March 19.-Hon. Isaac A.
Hopper one of the prominent business
men and politicians of New York city.
has beautiful winter home near here.
where he and his family spend their win
ters. In many ways he has demonstrated
his public spirit, and has contributed TO
the development of the home of his adop-
ton.
Recently he constructed at his home and
at his own expense a splendid half mile
trotting course, possibly the best in the
state, and one Of the best in the South.
He brought down two speedy trotters re-
Gently and is giving them some thorough
winter work, on the improved driveways
about Orlando and Winter Park. Yester-
day he invited large number of his
friends out to the new course to witness
an exhibition OF speed. Those who went
were well repaid. Two two-mile dashes
were trotted by each Of the two horses,
each being timed separately They made
2:291k. 2:30. 2N and 229lz.
Later on the stallion went by himself,
making the mile in 2:2iA.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
SNOWSTORM IN NORTHWEST.
Almost n Blizzard I'm Missouri VAL
Iey-Trains Sidetracked and
street Car Trnfffc StOpped

Chicago, March ia snowstorm ap-
preaching a blizzard in severity swept over
the Missouri river valley to-day and to-
night 1t was still raging. Nebraska, West
ern Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming and
Kansas felt the effects of the storm which
tied UP street car traffic in many cities,
and delayed railroad traffic. In North
west Michigan, where the railroads had
hardly recovered from last weeks storm,
heavy snow fell and continued all night.
1t was feared 1t would do more damage
than the last storm, and arrangements
were made to sidetrack trains to prevent
their being showed in. Wisconsin reports
snow and transforms with rivers and
streams out of their beds. Near Racine
serious floods are feared. At Prairie du
Chen the lower part of the town is flood
ed and eighteen inches of water is over
the railroad tracks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
THE MOBILE NEWS FAKIR.
Name, and Town VIII Soon Be
Too Hot for Him.

Mobile, Ala, March 19.-The story Of
the burning of sixty negroes at a tur-
pentine camp in Baldwin county, sent
out from Mobile on March Is, being who'll
ly an invention and of possible damage
to this part of the country, the Mobile
Chamber of Commerce requested the
name of the inventor of the sensation of
a newspaper in the North which had pub
lished the item. The paper gave the
name OF a Mobile newspaper man, adding
that he was not regular corre-
spondent and that he had been
ordered never to send another line to the
Northern paper. The information obtain
ed by the Chamber of Commerce was to-
day laid before the Mobile newspaper en-
ploying the man in question, together with
the Chambers condemnation of reports Of
such character and the writer of the tur-
pentine camp fire story thereupon resign
ed from the paper with which he was con-
nected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
THE RUSSO-CHINESE TREATY.
Dr' morrison Throws Some Light on
the Subjcct-The Manchurian
Convention Modified

eAS SubJSct-1ne NAME hurtAn
Convention Modified.
London, March 2O.-Dr. Morrison, wiring
to the Times from Pekin, says:
Prince Ching received me to-day and
confirmed the information as to Russia's
notifications OF the Manchurian conven-
ton. The Chinese minister in st. Peters
burg officially reports that Russia has
agreed to eliminate the clause granting
her exclusive privileges in Mongolia and
Turkestan. and also to modify various
other clauses objected to by China.
Prince Ching warmly appreciates the
assistance rendered China by the inter
vention of England. the United States
and Japan, but he is not optimistic con-
corning the return of the court to Pekin.
The Russian amendments do not seem
to modify sensibly the character of the
convention as creating a permanent pro-
tectorate. The amended clause giving
Russia the right to construct a railway
joining the Manchurian line to the great
wall, and declares that the concession OF
the railway between Shan Hal Kwan and
Niu Chwang to a foreign company, was
a breach of a previous agreement between
China and Russia.
NO agreement mas nltherto been pub
hshed with which that concession could
conflict and it is evident there has been
series of such secret agreements, begin
nlng with the secret treaty which Ii
hung Chang negotiated during his mission
to Russia in 1896. 1 questioned Prince
Chlng concerning this treaty and he as
scented TO my suggestion of its existence
without the slightest demur. have rea-
son to believe it originally promised China
protection only against Japan, but was
modified at China's request to include pro-
lection against aggression by all foreign
Powers. China invoked its provisions af-
ter Germany secured Kiao Chou, but Rus
STA turned deaf ear"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
CONDITION OF THE FORTS.
Gen. wilson, Reports Those on Gulf
in Excellent Condition,

Washington, March 19.-Gen. Wilson,
chief of engineers, has returned from an
inspection tour of forts along the Atlantic
and Gulf ports. He found the forts at
Pensacola and Mobile in very excellent
condition. At Galveston, where the cy-
clone did so much damage, he found a
better condition than he expected. He
thinks that nine-tenths of the fortifica-
ton work can be repaired.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
sLOss-sHEFFIEID COMPANY.

The Old Board of Directors Re-e1ect-
ed Yesterday.
New York, March 19-The annual meet
ing Of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron
Company in Jersey City to-day resulted
IN the reelection of the retiring Board
OF Directors. The board will meet to-
morrow for organization. The income ac-
count for the year ended Nov. 80. 1900,
mas already been published, and no re-
port was given out for publication at to-
days meeting
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
MRS. PHARR's HOME BURNED.
Firebugs Getting in Much BAD
work In GIynn.

Brunswick, Ca. March 19.-The home OF
Mrs. A. f. Phaar. situated about six miles
from this city. was destroyed by fire last
night and there is no doubt but that the
fire was the work OF an incendiary. Mrs.
Phaar came to the city to do some shop
ping, and when she returned, the house
was in ashes, and as there was no nre
left in the house 1t is a clear case of fire.
bugs. For some time this mean work has
been going on in the city, and as 1t has
now reached the country districts there
IS a great deal of alarm. Deputy Sheriff
Pyles has used every effort to catch the
guilty parties, but so far has been I'M
etlccessful
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
Heavy snoyvfnII I'm Wisconsin

Minneapolis, March 19.-The heaviest
snowfall of the season here came to-day
snow falling nearly all day.
Cumberland, Wis, says one OF the worst
blizzards OF the year has been running
throughout Northern Wisconsin this aft
ernoon. Nearly foot OF snow fell ana
is drifting badly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
CL0AKMAKERS MAY STRIKE.
Unless Manufacturers Accept New
Schedule Anti-Strike ResOIu-
ton Taken Advantage of.
New York March lathe Times will


ton Taken Advantage of.
New York. March 1s.-The Times will
say tomorrow:
Notwithstanding the fact that the
brotherhood of Cloakmakers passed a res
olution last spring to the effect that
there will be no strikes for year. it was
said yesterday that general strike, in-
volving from 10000 to 1900 cloakmakers,
is pending. The Executive Committee Of
the union stated yesterday that the man.
ufacturers took advantage of the anti
strike resolution, and, believing the cloak
makers would not strike have been cut
ting prices Several small strikes took
place without the authority of the union
and more cutting of prices followed. Fin
ally the Executive Committee decided to
ignore the anti-strike resolution If the
schedules of wages which are now being
prepared for the late spring and summer
trade is refused by the employers and the
scale will be enforced by the first gen.
eral strike of cloakmakers, in case, as is
expected, 1t is refused.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
A POLICEMAN ARRESTED.
Made False Returns While Census
Enumeration.

Washington, March 19.-Policeman
Stephen A. Abel was arrested to-day on
a warrant sworn out by Charles F.
Sloans, of the census bureau, charging
Abel. while an enumerator, with making
false returns by setting out that seven
persons we're alive and actual residents OF
the district in which the alleged false 1e-
turns were made, whereas they were all
dead at the time. Abel was assigned to
take the census around Leonard town, St.
Marys county, Maryland
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
The II. a. u. Bonds.

Brunswick, Ga. March ls.-Mr. Edwin
Brobston returned from New York this
morning. In an interview to-day he said
that the Brunswick and Birmingham
bonds were being engraved and would be
ready for delivery within the next few
days. Mr.. Brobston also stated that Cob
Machen had sold the bonds at fair price
and that the work on the new road would
now be pushed as rapidly as possible.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
PORK REACHES A HIGH NOTE.
Spectators Send Price for May to
$1O.5O Barrel.

Chicago, March 19.-Pork for delivery In
May scared to $3.50 barrel to-day, $3.50
higher than the price at the beginning Of
the month. and at the highest price since
the Upton squeeze. Shorts became alarm
ed to-day by rumors that two influential
operators had secured control OF the mar
ket, and they recovered regardless Of cost.
Short lines OF May pork are said to ag-
gregate $4,000 barrels. At present there
are only 10000 barrels of contract pork in
stock, and a large part of 1t is owned by
a packer said to be In the deal to squeeze
shorts The option has two months TO
run, however.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
INDIA SHOWS A SURPLUS.
Good Results Obtained I'm Spite of
Famine and Plague.

FnmIne md PIhBue.
London, March 19-The Viceroy OF IN
dia, Lord curzon OF Kedlcston. has tele-
graphed to the Indian ofiice to the effect
that the financial statement to be submit
ted to the legislative council March 20
show the surplus for the last fiscal year
to be Il 100000 in spite of the famine re-
lief. which amounted to H.227.OOO. Il is
estimated that the surplus for this year
will be f69l. 900. The general results are
considered to be extraordinarily good In
view OF the famine and the plague.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
THE CHINESE OPIUM TRADE.
United states Urged to Take steps ep
AboIIsh the Traffic.

New York. March is.-rhe Presbyterian
BOARD OF Foreign Missions to-day an
pounced that at a recent meeting OF the
board a minute was passed regarding tne
iu,nortation OF opium into China, urging
me United States government 10 take the
initiative 10 bringing about the abolition
OF the opium raffic, through the treaties
about 20 be negotiated between the POW
nra and China.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
Pineapple Growers In session.

Orlando, Fla, March 1.-the stats
Pineapple Growers Association convened
here at O'Clock this morning. and Is now
in session. There is large representa-
ton from the counties to the south OF this
place. At the San Juan Hotel last night
a reception was rendered to the delegates
who had arrived up 10 that time. II was
a social treat.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
BORALMA AND THE ABBOTT.
wealthy Horse Owners Will Make
Terms .Yet-Receipts to Go to
Charity.

Charity.
New York, March 19.-John j. Scannell,
the owner of The Abbott, said to-day that
he had authorized his manager to make
arrangements with Thomas w. Lawson
of Boston to match Lawson's horse Boz
ralma with The Abbott Mr. Scannell
said that his manager had been authorized
to make the terms satisfactory 10 both
parties as far as he could, but to make
the race.
Mr.. Scannell said he still thought the
receipts paid by the public to see the race
should go to some charity of charities,
that one-half at least should go to New
York and not all to any one city.
Mr.. Lawson said that he would guaran-
dee the receipts to be $4,000, and Mr..
Scannell said ne would raise that $4,000
more If Mr.. Lawson would accede to his
terms about the charity requests. Mr..
Scannell said that the race could either
be for $25 900 or $4,000 a side.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
Mr.. j. Il. shepperd Dead.

Brunswick. Ga, March l9.-Mr. j. p.
shepperd, a prominent citizen. died at an
early hour this morning. and will be buried
from st. Xaviers' Cathedral Church to-
morrow afternoon. Mr.. Shepperd has been
10 for some time and only returned from
the hospital IN Savannah a few weeks
ago Deceased was a prominent member
of the Irish societies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
THE PRESIDENT RETURNS.
Arrives Back at the Capital with
Mrs. Mckinley.

Washington, March 19-President Nc
Kinley and party returned to Washington
at 1876 o'clock this afternoon from Indian
apolis and Canton. The train was twenty
minutes late.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley ap-
peared a trifie fatigued. There were only
the White House attaches, a squad of
police and a few strangers gathered at
the depot. There were no special Incl
dents during the trip.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
boiler was X nown 10 BE Unsafe.

Chicago, March BAN Inquest over the
victims OF the laundry boiler explosion,
Of March II. was begun to-day. Consider
able testimony was given tending 70 show
that the boiler was known 90 be unsafe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
JAMES t. LYON DEAD.

We'll Known Citizen of Augusta
Dies at 20 Years.
Augusta. Ca March 19-Mr. James f.
1.von manager for Murphy & Co., died
tonight. aged 70. He has resided here for
the most part during the past twenty
years, but lived several years in Macon
during that time. He is survived by his
wife and four married daughters-Mrs.
James NJ. Hull and Mrs. Augustus ID. To-
~ ~ Augusta; Mrs. w. j. Creighton OF
Macon and Mrs. c. II. Barber. The fu-
neral will take place Wednesday after
noon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
FAILURE OF STRAW eRoP.

Causes Strawboard Company te Pass
Quarterly Dividend.
Chicago, March 19-The directors OF
the American Strawboard Company to-
day passed the regular quarterly divi-
dend of l per cent.
President B. F. Newcomb said that the
necessary money had been earned, but
owing to the almost total failure OF
straw crop in Ohio and Indiana about
500 coo had been used In getting a sup
ply of straw from distance at greatly
increased cost. In addition to this ex-
ira outlay, $4,000 had been paid since
Jan. / on the bonded debt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
New Auditor of tho 81. Joe Railway.

st. Joseph, Mo-. March 19-H. w. Milf
man OF Atlanta, Ga. succeeds ]. r. Elder,
auditor Of the st. Joe and Grand Island
Railway, who has resigned to become ges-
eral manager OF a new road now building
in the Southwest. The name OF this road
Is for the present withhold.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20

Mrs. ]. p. Newman, widow Of the
Methodist Episcopal bishop sailed on
Saturday for Palestine, where she is to
meet Mrs. Leland Stanford. The two
well known women will travel together
through the East until next fall.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20

Madlnsonville. KY, March i9.-Fire to-
night destroyed two tobacco factories
owned by Holloman Son. and a num-
Der OF residences. LOGS Is $4,000. with
small insurance.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20

Stanford University Cal. March -
prof. Frank A. FetteT 81 tho economic
department. who was looked upon az the
probable suecessor d Dr.. Ross a. appef-
yising Instructor "a political scooomy, has
resigned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
worst blizzard of the Yenr.

st. Joseph, Mo-, March 1.-THE worst
blizzard of the year set In throughout
Northern Missouri to-day after twelve
hours OF rain. The snow has fallen to a
depth OF six inches at most points, and
the fall continues tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
ALABAMA'S CONVENTION.
-Four Delegates Named by Democrats
at Montgomery.

montgomery, Ala, March ia Demo-
cratic state convention was held here to-
DAY to nominate four delegates to the
constitutional Convention. The places
Went on first ballot TO Hon. William c.
oates OF Montgomery; John B. Knox of
GaIhoun, and Frank S. White and Robert
., Lowe of jefferson. The convention APP
PfIoVeo the nomination Of the delegates
ION each COMPRESSION district, and 80
nominees from the state senetarial dis
tricts.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
BALTIMORE FACTORIES BURN.
Leather and Harness, Bakers sup
plies and Shirt People Burned Out.

Baltimore, March 1e.-Fire, which was
discovered shortly before 8 o'clock to-
night in the leather and harness factory
of the stratzman Millken Company. Nos.
215 and n7 West Pratt street, and which
spread to the adjoining building, No. 2ls.
occupied by Ferris. Noeth, Stern Com
pany, bakers supplies, and Steppacher q
Stern, shirt manufacturers. caused to-
tai damage estimated at between $15o.ooO
ana $4,000. The origin OF the fire is I'M
known.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
The race Limit BIII rejected.

Nashville. Tenn. March i9.--The House
OF Representatives to-day unanimously
rejected the bin limiting race meetings
In Tennessee 20 ten days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
81 900, 900 FOR CHICAGO SCHOOL.
Pr esident Harper Announces Gift of
Mrs. EmmOns Blaine.

Chicago, March 19.-Mrs. Emmons
Blaine. according to an announcement by
President william r. Harper at the Uni
versity Of Chicago convocation to-day,
has given 100000 to the University OF
Chicago School of Education. lately or
eanized by the affiliation of the Chicago
Institute and the university.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20

Berlin, March pa severe dynamite
explosion occurred today AZ Darbeck.
near Doumun. which 70 believed 10 have
been fho work Of % Spy
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20

Nunoio. lnd, March is.-Am0s Hufie
me baseball pitcher, to-day rignea 8 con.
tract ~ D.ag Hii1 Cincinnati.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-20
THE VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
." Put Out Candidates wherever
There II a Chance OF Success.

- NHHHH' OF Hucc'HH'
i''hmond, Va. March i9.-The Repubii'
'h State Committee met here tonight
-'p decided that candidates for the con-
s. il,,l,iohal convention be- placed IN the
pm every district IN which there seems
~ lpihiy cf Republican success, the
h. Ns oi no choice 81 such candidates
70 " ieft 10 the local party leaders.