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The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
DYNAMITED A TRAIN
A NORTHERN CENTRAL EXPRESS
WRECKED.
PASSENGERS PLAYED IN LUCK.
COACHES DERAILED, BUT NO ONE
WAS HURT.

Dynamite Placed Near the Black
Bridge - Headlight of Engine
Blown ON and Trucks Under Day
Coaches and Express Car Wreck
ed-object Is Believed to Have
Been Robbery and the Purpose to
Wreck the Buffalo Express, Which
Passed Over Safely.
York, Pa, Nov. 16-The southwest
ern express on the Northern Central
Railway. due in this city at 0:44 p. m,
was wrecked last night by a charge OF
dynamite placed under the track neaI
the Black Bridge, a short distance
north of York. The train was running
at the rate of 45 miles an hour when
the explosion occurred. Passengers on
the train we're severely shocked ana
CONSERVATION prevailed. All escaped
injury. a piece Of rail two and a half
feet long was blown out of the track
and three coaches were derailed and
drawn over the ties a distance of 200
feet before the train was brought to
a stop. Engine 3,OO3, which drew the
train had it's headlight blown off and
ed The trucks under an express car
and day coach were badly wrecked.
-Four Pullman cars, day coach,
combination car and an express car
composed the train.
The spot where the wreck occurred
is surrounded by high hills on one side
and a creek on the other, and is one
of the loneliest places between Har-
risburg and Baltimore. 1t is believed
-, -
robbery. The police officers advance
the theory that the robbers had set
the dynamite for the Buffalo express.
which is said to carry considerable
money, but for some unaccountable
reason that train passed over the
charge without exploding it.
The York wrecking crew was called
out, and after a delay of several hours
placed new trucks under the cars and
put the track in order. At the place
where the explosion occurred a hole
was blown in the roadbed large enough
to bury a man. Where the rail was
broken the edges were cut off almost
as clean as if done by shears.
Under the Day Coach.
Engineer Isaac Steiner, who was in
charge of the locomotive, said he heard
a tewific explosion, followed by a great
shock The explosion occurred imme-
diately under the day coach, which
was four cars behind the engine.
Passengers on the train say they first
saw ball of fire in the
air, which was followed by, binding
flash and a deafening roar. The pas
sengers were greatly shocked. many
throwing themselves on the floor of the
cars until the train stopped. A panic
prevailed among the passengers until
thew were assured that the danger was
over.
Superintendent Kapp of the Balti-
more Division of the Northern Central
Railway came to York to-day and
made thorough investigation Of the
wreck. On concluding his Investigation
the superintendent said that undoubt-
edly an ATTEMPT had been made to
wreck the train for the purpose of
robbery.
At 3 O'Clock this afternoon it was an
nounced clue had been found which
mo-. ~a~v'- IN an arrest before the
night is over.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
ROOSEVELT ANTEDATEp.
Thomas Jefferson Entertained a Me-
gro, Says Virginia Delegate.

Richmond, Va, Nov. 16.-The Consti-
tutional Convention engaged to-day in
further discussion Of the report Of the
Committee on Education. the particu-
lar point at issue being the compost
tion of the Board of Education. Mr..
Lynch opposed the amendment to have
the superintendent of education elected
by the people. Mr.. Moore. Republican,
favored the amendment.
Replying to question. he said that
not only he, but all white Republicans
of the state. were opposed to mixed
schools. Mr.. Wysor referred to the din
ner given to Booker Washington by
President Roosevelt. Mr.. Moore re-
piled that President Cleveland had es-
tablished Booker Washington and Fred
Douglass at the White House and that
Thomas Jefferson, while President. had
had negro as guest. Mr.. Summers,
Republican, recalled that Mr.. O'Farrell
had entertained q negro at the Gov
ernor's mansion. He said also that the
purpose of Booker Washingtons visit
TO the White House was 20 secure the
appointment Of a white Democrat to Of
fee
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

Denmark Transfers the Negotiations
to Washington.

Washington. Nov. 16-The negotia-
tions between the governments of the
United States and Denmark relative to
the cession to the United States of the
Danish West Indies have been trans
ferred to Washington. The negotia-
tions were initiated by Mr.. Swensen,
United States minister to Copenhagen,
about three years ago, and later on Mr..
White, secretary Of embassy at Lon
don, took up the work in behalf Of the
United States.
The transfer to Washington was
brought about through the desire of
the Danish government to place its in
terests in the matter in the hands OF
Mr.. Constantin Brun, Danish minister
1T this capital He spent some time at
Copenha gen last summer and returned
to Washington recently, thoroughly
prepared to carry forward the negotia-
tions directly with Secretary Hay. II
is learned that within the last few days
there has been increased activity in the
negotiations and that sensible progress
has been made toward the completion
of a treaty of cession.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
THREE MORE BODIES FOUND.
Bodies Of Eight Missing Miners May
Never Be Recovered.

Never Be Recovered.
Bluefeld. w. va. Nov. 1.-THE re-
ports from the Baby mine tonight are
that the fire practically has been ex-
finguished. three huge streams of wa
ter having been pouring into the mine
since last evening. Lines OF hose were
run far into the interior OF the shaft
through air passages, and brave men
battled with the flames, which at times
almost brought death to themselves
Since early this morning three more
bodies have been taken out, all badly
charred. They have not been identi
fed and probably are the bodies OF
Hungarians. new employees at the
mine.
Walter II. oMalley-, superintendent
of the Baby mines. claims that no
more bodies are within, but number
of miners say that at least eight more
bodies are in the shaft. 1t is possible
that If they were within when the ex
plosion occurred they may have been
covered beneath tons Of falling slate,
and their bodies may never be found.
The list of bodies already recovered
numbers twelve, and two or three of
the injured will die. Eight bodies of
the unfortunates were buried to-day
in the same cemetery where nearly 200
o. more miners were buried who met
deaf tn in the same mine nearly fifteen
years ago.
Hose Needed at the Baby Mine.
Roanoke, Va, Nov. 16.-Chief of Fire
Department McFall to-day. received a
telegram from the chief of the fire de-
partment at Pocahontas asking that
several hundred feet of hose be sent
as soon as possible to Pocahontas. the
Baby Mine at that place still being on
fire.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
other Games,

At Providence-Brown "a; Union 5.
At Williamsport, Pa--State College
40: Lehigh 0.
Cambridge, Mass.--Harvard Fresh,
men 35; Yale Freshmen 6.
At ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Polytechnic
Institute IS; University of Maryland O..
At New Orleans-Tulane University
%; Louisiana State University 0.
At Nashville--Vanderb University,
0: University of the South (Sewanee)
O.
At Tuscaloosa, Ala,--University of
Alabama IS; A. & M. College of Mis-
sissippi 0.
At Knoxville. Tenn.-University of
Tennessee 12; Georgetown o.
Washington, Nov. 16.--Flnal score,
Georgetown II; University Of Virginia
16
AT Raleigh, N. C.-University of
North Carolina so: Agricultural and
Mechanical College 0.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
Both Teams GOose-eEsed.

Nashville. Tenn, Nov. 16.-Neither
side could score to-day in the football
game between Vanderbilt and the Uni
versity of the South. Twice Vanderbilt
was within yard of Sewanee's goal
line only to be baked by the stubborn
defense of its protectors, while at one
time Sewanee had the ball within IA
inches of Vanderbilt's line. Sewanee's
splendid defense work was the special
feature of the game while the often
slve tactics of Vanderbilt proved dis
appointment to her supporters. At
tendance $500.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
nefcnfed the Indians.

Philadelphia, Nov. 16--The Univers-
ity of Pennsylvania football eleven de-
feated the Carlisle Indians this after
noon by the score of 16 to ID in one of
he most exciting games witnessed on
Franklin Field this fall. The first half
ended with the score IL to in favor
of the visitors. In the second half
Pennsylvania took brace and by hard
rushing managed to score two touch
downs, from which one goal resulted.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
SWITCH WAS MISPLACED.


Wilmington. Del. Nov. Early To-
day the south-bound New York and
Norfolk express on the Delaware Rail.
read was defaile1 az FarnhuFsf, Del
near this city, ~ 4 supposed ATTEMPT
70 wreck ~ a switch rad been mls-
pleceq and the signal lamp eef a.
white, ipdiceting safety, The enKineAf
nne hfemen wefe fhfcnr from fhe cab
epa slightly injured. and travel Mas
blockeq for several hoNFa
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
CHAFFEE SENDS BAD NEWS.

Lieut.. Crawford and Six Men OF
First Infantry Drowned.
Washington, Nov. 16.-The following
cablegram from Manila, Nov. 16, was
received at the War Department to-
day from Gen. Chaffee:
oct. 80. while crossing Doroi river,
Samar, on a raft, Lieut.. Crawford,
First Infantry and six men, Sergt. AL
bert Daier, Privates Frank r. Fitz-
Gilreath, Kersey Dowie, Guy McBeth,
all of Company I, First Infantry,
drowned. All bodies recovered and
buried"
The oficer. referred to is First Lieut..
Robert Crawford. and Gen. Chaffee's
dispatch is conhrmatory of Associated
Press advices Of over week ago.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
Naval Cadets Won al minneapolis.

Annapolis. Md, Nov. 16.--One Of the
most interesting games of the season
was played here this afternoon when
the Naval Cadets defeated the foot
ball team. of Washington and Jefferson
College by a score of II to II. The first
half was marked by good defensive
work on the part of the visitors. The
first part Of the second half was a
walkover for jefferson, but later the
navy played their opponents off their
fact
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

The Hancock Goes Aground But Gets
on Uninjured.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE quarter
master general Of the army has re-
ceived the following:
"Nagasaki. Nov. 16.-Hencock
grounded, sand bar entrance Inland
Sea. Was loated AT high tide to-day.
UninJured. VIII go TO relief OF Warren
at once Baxter"
The last sentence means that the
Hancock VIII Join the Warren az Kobe,
and take her passengers, including the
congressional party. and bring them 10
the United states.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

Gave Jeffries no Chance to Show
What He Could Do.

What He Could Do.
San, Francisco, Nov 16.-The town is
still talking OF the Jeffries-Ruhlin
fight, and those who paid over $50, 900
into the box Office have come to the
conclusion that Rubin was outclassed.
The contest did not demonstrate
much, except that Rubin is not high
class man. Jeffries had hardly any
opportunity to show what he could do
if pushed. He appeared in excellent
condition; was quick on his feet and
never lost his head. He apparently
made no effort to avoid Ruhlin's gentle
taps, but went steadily after his man.
Apparently he could have ended the
fight in the first round had he been 50
inclined.
Next month Jeffries is to meet Tom
Sharkey under the auspices of the San
Francisco Athletic Club.
The exact amount taken in from the
sale OF tickets last night is announced
as $S2, coo.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
GERMANS DIsLIKE CHAMBERLAIN.
But Veterans Are Requested 10
withhold Demonstrations.

Berlin. Nov. 16.-The executive com
mittees of the German Veterans Union
and Prussian National Veterans Union
have issued a statement deDrecating
the anti chamberlain demonstrations
on account Of the british colonial sec.
retary's recent speech az Edinburgh,
saying that while they are second 70
none IN national enthusiasm and pa
tirotism they have "the most serious
grounds for requesting veterans 70 re-
frain from any denomination on this
matter
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
SPOKE I'LL OF McISIxLEY.
A south Dakota Attorney Debarred
by Secretary Hitchcock.

washington. Nov. i6---secretary
Hitchcock has disbarred william c..
Buderus. an attorney of sturgls, 3, d..
from praetlclng before the interior De.
partment because Of criticisms alleged
10 have been made py the latter on
Secretary Hitchcock IN o letter, says
Buderue. after the shooting Of the
prceiient said. y am Elad 0f Il, ana
hope be win dc. az there viii be one
more tyrant less"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
sebIsy courts sinEis sesslop.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE scbiey
court Of inQuify held bpt one session
today - was The custom during the
saturdays While the court nae IN open
af s'so f0r the Day. fi 10 thought he
eouw WI strive ~ nniah ita work in
the short flme before CouFfeaa cone
Fenea
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
No Game nj Atlanta.

Atlanta, Nov. 16.--The game of foot
ball between the elevens of the Geor-
gia School of Technology and David
son College of North Carolina, which
was to have been played here this af-
ternoon. was Cancelled to-day, neither
team being able to agree upon the
guarantee for the game.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
MUST GO TO PHILIPPINES.
Troops at Fort MCPHERSON May Take
Sucz Route.

Washington, Nov. 16.--Orders have
been issued by the War Department
directing the Twenty-seventh Infan-
try to sail for the Philippines as soon
as transportation can be provided. Two
battalions of the regiment are now at
the Plattsburg barracks. N. Y, and the
regiment probably will proceed to Ma
nila via New York and the Suez canal.
A battalion Of the Twenty third In
fantry, now In Colorado has been or
dered to Fort Mcpherson, where the
other two battalions now en- route from
the Philippines will be sent on arrival.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

ingside Hights boys were simply out
generated and outplayed by the repre-
sentatives Of Cornell University. Coach
Starbuck outwitted Coach Sanford, and
every plan and every gain made by
the Ithaeans seemed to surprise the
Columbia players.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
SENATOR DAcos AT FRISCO.
The oeoreinn Not on the Grounded
Transport 90 AaEasnki.

San FroDcifcO, Nov is.--Unltsd
states Senator Bacon of Georgia ar.
riyse from ne orient to-day on fhe
steamer Gaelic. Charles coDant. q rep.
feeenfafive of the War DrpaFfment
ssho ie on hia way ~ WashigRion with
s report ~ fhe Philippine Commission
aas also d passenger % tAs Cne.ic.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
MAILBoAT VIOLET MISSING.
Her Absence Causes Anxiety at
Beaufort, 5. G.

Raleigh, N. c.. Nov. ia special to
the News and Observer from Beau
fort, N. c., says:
Some anxiety is felt for the safety
Of the government mail boat Violet.
It is now since Wednesday overdue and
this morning the kitty Watts" it's
companion, went down the sound in
search of it. The first half of the week
the winds on the coast near Ocrscoke,
blew almost a gale. making a heavy
sea. Usually when this condition ex-
lists the mail boats do not venture be-
yond the sound. and it is hoped this
precaution was taken and that the Vio-
let is safely harbored.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
SHORTAGE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Cotton Crop Only 32s.04O Bales.
Against 10000 Last Year.

Raleigh. N. c.. Nov. lG.--The News
and Observer on Sunday will publish
letters from nearly 200 correspondents
In all sections Of the cotton belt of
North Carolina. answering questions
as 10 the cotton crop OF this state as
compared with last years crop. These
letters show that the cotton crop of
North Carolina this year Is 65lk per
give 32S.040 bales. against $4,000 last
year. There Is yet remaining IN the
field according 10 these correspondents
10 i-l6 per cent. OF the crop.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
One hundred vic. an Hour.

Berlin. Nov. l6.--The latest expert
nents with electric locomotives be-
tween Berlin and Zossen show that the
engines have reached a sped OF hun
sfe1 miles an hour. The experiments
nave been suspended until a heavier
track Is built.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
NEW YoRK's CoLLECToRsHIP.
state Senator Stranahan Gets ths
Handsome Plum.

Handsome Plum.
Washington, Nov. 16.-State Senator
N. N. Stranahan of Oswego, N. Y,
after call upon the President to-day,
made the following statement:
president Roosevelt this morning
rendered me the Office of the collector
of New York, with the understanding
that l shall assume its duties April
1, next. The office of collector comes
to- me absolutely unsolicited, and /
may say. with the cordial concurrence
OF the President and Senator Platt.
The senator undoubtedly desired the
reappointment Of Mr.. Bidwell but if
this was not to be done. he is entirely
satisfied with me-"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
earneIlla 30 Yieforr.

New York, Nov. it.--corneli. "A, Co
lumbia. ., These figures epeak for
themselves end tell the downfall N 60.
lpi0hia'r football team this afternoon
90 fhe Polo grounds. where the Morn
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
GEORGETOWN A WINNER.

virginia University Team Defeated
by Score of II to 16.
Washington. Nov. 16.-over 5000 peo-
pie to-day saw Georgetown defeat the
University of Virginia In one Of the
most exciting games of football ever
played on the local grounds. The To-
cal team seemed greatly outclassed by
the Virginians, and at the end of the
first half the score stood II to in
favor of the latter. With only forty
five seconds to play, and the, score IS
to II against them, the Georgetown
boys, in magnificent rush, carried
the ball over the line for touchdown.
subsequently failing to reach goal, but
winning the game by score OF 10
to IL.
4T. yfn@
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
rFesident nnnnny's viey Of Crop.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 1T. s. Hannay,
bIfsiaent OF Liverpool Cotton EK-
'H9hss left this morning for Mem
ltis 5e has made trip over nearly
tays De- % convinced the crop win be
''1siderably less than ll 600 900 bales
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

Leaves Chattanooga to Take Up
Work at Birmingham.

Work at Birmingham.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Nov. 16.-The
good roads convention came to close
here tonight, and the good roads spe-
cial left for Birmingham, where the
next session will be held. A perma-
nent good roads convention was form
ed here to-day, to be known as the
Chattanooga District Good Roads AS
socia ton. Addresses were made by r.
W. Richardson, secretary Of the Ma
tional Good Roads Association, and
others. quarters of a mile of
model road was built by the experts
in Highland Park, a suburb of Chatta-
nooga.
The visit of the good roads special
to East Tennessee has aroused great
interest in the movement.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
DIR. MOTLEY MADE PRESIDENT.
Placed AT the Head OF Wilson Chris
ffan College by Trustees

tian College by Trustees.
Raleigh, N. c.. Nov. ia special 10
the News and Observer from Wilson,
N. c.. says:
The board OF trustees OF Wilson
Christian College met Friday night,
and with great enthusiasm elected Or.
Daniel y, Motley OF Asheyille president.
Dr. Motley has been closely allied
with the states educational matters
fof the past two years.
Prot. Joseph kinfey, who has been
FOR many years one 0f the leading saa-
"a orE ~ the ftate. and VINO has done
more than any Qpe man 20 establish d
college at wilson. was unanimously
fi'ftoa professor ~ Latin and mathe.
motiCH.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

Cambridge. Mass. Nov. le.@-Haryard
Defeated Dartmouth n 10 u this after
noon with o team half composed Of
substitutes ana without Capt. Camp
bell. Haryards play was very ragged
aElealally ln The llna.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
PAN AMERICANS. ON A JUNKEr.
The Delegates Royalty welcomed By
Governor at Pubela.

Governor at Pubela.
Puebla, Mexico, Nov. 16.-The city of
Puebla has extended a royal welcome
to the Pan-American delegates and
their families. This morning the gov
ernor Of the state, Gen. Mucio p. Mar
tlnez, extended a formal welcome in a
speech delivered at the state college.
The rest of the day has been spent in
visiting public institutions.
Tonight the Governor entertained
the visitors at a grand banquet given
in the City Hall.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

NnFasaN. Japep, Nov le.--Ths
Unfted states transport ilaneoek,
whlch WAS yesterday repprieq ashore
on fho south side ~ the Straits of snir
monoaekl. heg been noaiea ana a. pro-
caseing ~ Kobe
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
A DEPUTY SHERIFF KILLED.
His Slayer Had Already Wounded
Two Men.

Tallulah, Ala, Nov. 16.--J. H. Car
son, deputy sheriff, was shot and
killed to-day by a bridge laborer.
named DeLee, employed on the Vicks-
burg, Shreveport and Pacific Railroad.
DeIee had previously shot and wound
ed two fellow employees Russell ana
Wright. and Carson was trying TO ar
rest him. DeLee was arrested The
crime has created intense excitement.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
Hsohanio. % oel nsa1er wagss.

"eW Dtc1tur Ala, Nov. le-Ths
l.sFille and Nashville apth0ritisI
announced that beginHiuR Def
tAs wages of an mechanics ln tho
'sis e.+i here Win be advanced ~ pes
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17
INC following is the line up:

2. Edlnonston .IuII Datks,s..F, tiaTII3
Score--Georgetown. II; Virginia IS.
Touchdowns-Hart 3: Walker 2.
Goals From Field--Coleman goals
from touchdown. Sullivan, 2; Coleman.
Umpire--Armstrongo OF Yale. Linemen
Wills Of Virginia and Gracls OF George
town. Timers--Doyie OF Georgetown
and Elsom OF Virginia.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-17

Umpire. Paul Dashiel Of Lehigh; ref
cree, E. r. Wrightington OF Harvard.
Linemen-Yale. T. 3. Hull; Prince
ton. c. J. Smith.
Touch-D h-Downs-Weymorth and Hart,
Yale.
Goals-Olcott 2. Total score, Yale,
IL; Princeton. 0.
Time, s5-nlinute halves. Timer, ]. A.
Minds, Pennsylvania.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-04-27
TREATY OPINIONS SECURED.
New lsthmian Document Nav Be
Framed.

Washington, April 27.-The admin.
istration succeeded in securing a col
lection of opinions from the leaders
of the senate of all political parties
upon which to base negotiations for
a new isthmian canal treaty to re-
place the y-Pauncefote treaty. In
other words, it was aware of the
wishes of most of the senators. and
the only problem before the state de-
partment was to frame a treaty that
Will reflect those views, insuring q
two-thirds vote for ratification. and
yet shall be acceptable to the British
government. If, as reported from
London, the sina qua non was a neu-
trality clause, officials here felt that
success ON this point seemed within
reach.
1t was expected that two drafts OF
a treaty would be framed before long
probably the latter part of June. on
Mr.. Hays return from the west. 1t
was hardly expected, however. that
final results would be attained before
next autumn, after the return of Lord
Pauncefote from London