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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
AN ICE PLANT FOR DOUGLAS.
A Desperate Criminal Returned To
Coffee County's Gang.


Douglas, May 6.-Mr George Young of
Atlanta arrived to-day, and succeeded in
organizing a company for the erection at
Douglas of a ten-ton ice plant, with the
capital stock paid in. charter will at
once be applied for, with the additional
electric light pant. The best men of
Douglas are behind the move. and its
carry erection and operation is an assured
fact.
Frank L. Sweat returned from Palatka,
Fla, yesterday with Joe Rhodes the most
desperate criminal Coffee county has ever
had to deal with. Joe made his escape
from the convict gang in open daylight,
shackled, about two months ago, and his
jacket was found full of small shot holes
with blood on it, where the guard shot
him. He is absolutely fearless of death,
and tries every conceivable mode that can
be concocted by a devhsh brain to make
the officers shoot him. 1t generally takes
half dozen men to iron him.. and it Is
not then accomplished until he is beaten
and choked into insensibiity, and fights
the officers as long as he can stand up No
jail will hold him longer than he desires
to stay. He can be locked in the steel
cage. and within two hours will be,walk-
wide open, and the lock uninjured. Joe
is a puzzle to the authorities.
Mr.. John Tanner and Miss Zyiphia Lott
were married, last night at O'Clock at the
, residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Findley. Rev.
A. B. Findley. officiating. For fear of
parental objections the young people mar
ried first and will seek parental consent
and forgiveness later on.
Mr.. Hiram Sears, ST., one of Coffee's
"a
zens. died at his home near Pearson on
the 4th inst Deceased was near s. years
of age, was one of Coffees pioneer citi-
zens, and largely connected throughout
the county.
Emily Davis, a respectable colored wo-
man, at B. H. Tanners, Saturday,
had one eye totally destroyed and eaten
out before medical aid could be had, by
accidentally getting potash in 1t. She suf-
fered great agony
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07

handsome floral tributes were given. The
services were conducted by Rev. Bascom
Anthony. The choir of Trinity Church
sang both at the church and at the grave
The paH-bearers were Messrs. Leander
Butler S. Sims, Herman Barr and F. B.
Ivey.
The operetta, Snow White" to be given
tomorrow night at Young's Hall prom
Uses to be the best of the season. Miss
Florence Clark VIII be seen as Snow
White, Mrs. Kate I1afitte as the Queen,
Mr.. Charles Waite as the Prince and
Mr.. Leslie Adams as Carl. A chorus of
twenty-five girls and seven bright boys
will be the dwarfs. Specialties will be
given between the acts. The performance
is for the benefit of the Christian Church,
and will be under the direction of Mrs
S. H. TarVer tf
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
Low Rnte 20 RnnnIn.

Thirty-seven dollars and ten cents.
Savannah to Buffalo and return is
the rate named by the Merchants ana
Miners Transportation Company. both
via Philadelphia or Baltimore. Tickets
are good until Nov. .. and the rail part
OF the journey Is made over the famous
Lehigh Valley Route from either city.
From Savannah the sea trip can be made
on any Of the fine ships OF the company,
and the choice is given OF the route 20
Philadelphia or Baltimore Tri- weekly
ssilings are made to Baltimore and ev-
cry five days 10 Philadelphia The low
rate Of S7.i0 will undoubtedly make
heavy travel 20 the Exposition
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
THE BUFFALO EXPOSITION.
The Attendance Yesterday the Best
of ANY Day Yet

Buffalo, N. Y, May 6.-To-day's at
tendance at the Pan-American Exposition
grounds was the best of any day since
the opening of the exposition. The wealth
or was fine and warm and there was a
noticeable absence of wraps and light
overcoats which have been a necessity
nearly every day for a week.
Superintendent Townsend, who has
charge of the installation of exhibits, said
tonight that there was not the slightest
doubt that everything would be practical
ly completed by May 20. when, the ded-
lcation ceremonies will be held.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
PRESBYTERIAN MISSIONS,
National Women's Board COnvenes
at Marshall Mo,

Marshall, Mo-, May 6.-The National
Women's Board of Missions of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church convened in
this city to-day with 1874 delegates and
many visitors present. The annual SER
mon was preached by Rev. o. Stephens
of Chicago and an inspiration service
was conducted by Mrs. E. j. MCLEAN of
San Antonio, Tex. Addresses by returned
missionaries were by Miss Alexander of
Nashville, Tenn; Miss Freeland of Beth
any, ILL.,, and Miss Wines of Barnard, N
C.
The president of the convention Mrs
w. j. Darby of Evansville. Ind, deliver
ed an address and the officers of the
Woman's Board of Missions rendered
their annual reports, which recounted a
prosperous years work.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
SEVENTY TONS OF SUPPLIES.
New York Journals Relief Train for
Jacksonville sufferers.

New York, May 6.-Seventy tons of food
and supplies will be dispatched by the
New York Journal tomorrow morning
for the relief of the sufferers by the fire
at Jacksonville. This relief expedition is
taking three carloads of articles most
urgently needed by the sufferers. The
train bearing two of them left the Jer-
sey City depot of the Pennsylvania Rail
road shortly after midnight tonight. The
third car was to be added at PHILADELPHIA
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
AN ALL AROUND BAD MAN
Paul Hart Convicted of Forgery ."
Many states.

New York. May 6.-Paul D. Hart WHO
is also said to have used the name Of .
Edward stoddard Of Chicopee, Mass"
was found guilty of grand larceny py
jory to-day and was sentenced 70 iV''
years and six months IN prison.
To the court the prisoner acknowledse ~
that he had been convicted Of forgery !"
Pennsylvania. Illinois, Tennessee, Mass
chusetts. Connecticut and New Je,s,s'
and that he had been known as hs'T
stoddard and David r. Adams.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
TO JOIN JUNIOR REPUBLIC.
David stanley, the Fifth savannah
Boy Sent here.

DaNiu stahieyi the ruin savannah
Boy Sent here.
David Stanley, the 1S-year-old white
boy, who about month ago. was con-
victed of burglary and given an alterna-
tive of paying a cash fine or going to
jail, left via the Nacoochee last night for
New York, whence he will be sent to the
George Junior Republic at Freeville.
Stanley was a pal of young Purdy's,
and with him was convicted for the same
burglary. Purdy secured the Governor s
pardon with the stipulation that he
should be sent TO the Junior Republic
He left for that settlement about a
month ago. Stanley was given the same
option, but his relatives refused to avail
themselves of it with the result that
until yesterday he has been in Jail since
the sentence of the court was passed.
Stanley makes the fifth boy that has
been sent from Savannah to the Junior
Republic. all of them through the efforts
OF a Savannah lady.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
CONGER CALLS WI A HERO.
Denies Having Ever Said Hard
Things About Chinese Minister.

Chicago, May 6.-"Minister WI is a
hero and is entitled to the lasting graft
tude of every American citizen. The
statement now being circulated that ever
challenged his truthfuness or his honesty
of intention is absolutely false.
In these words Maj. E. II. Conger, Unit
ed States minister to China, disposes of
The charge that he is at enmity with WI
Ting Fang.
Mr.. Conger said:
'1f receive the nomination for Cover
nor / shall, of course. Immediately resign
my post in China and come home for the
campaign"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
THE CITY Of MACON SUNK.

struck a snnE i'm the Ocmulgee Riv-
err with Disastrous Results.
Abbeville. Ca, May 6.-The steame r
City of Macon of the Brunswick ard
Hawkinsville Transportation Company,
the largest boat on the Ocmulgee river,
struck a snag and sunk opposite this city
yesterday evening. She now lies with
bow above water. but with stern and
boiler deck submerged. The cargo. which
consists chiefly of naval stores, has been
recovered. and the commander. T. H. CAL
houn, is now making arrangements to
raise the vessel. As far as now known
the only damage is a plank or two ripped
off of one side. and It is expected that
the boat will resume her regular trips
in a few days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
TO MODIFY SALOON ORDINANCE.

Brunswick's Thirst May BE Quenched
Between 5 n. m. and 10 y. m.
Brunswick Ga, May s.-The City Coun-
ell will meet on Thursday night AMI
among other things to be handed by
the body. 1t is understood that an amend
ment will be offered and adopted to the
liquor ordinance passed a few weeks ago
and which goes into effect on the tenta
of this month.
The amendment will provide that the
saloons be allowed to open at In the
morning and close at 10 at night, instead
OF opening at and closing at g. as tho
rev ordinance now reads. 1t is also IN
derstood that no fight will be mace
against the amendment and it will be
carried
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
Pitt.burR,. Elective sympathy.

Pittsburg, May e.-The Pittsburg Cham
Der of Commerce to-day at special
meeting took decisive and energetic ac-
tion toward helping the fire sufferers at
Jacksonville, Fla. A committee on relief
work was appointed which will meet
daily and 5000 was telegraphed soon af-
ter the meeting was over to the Gov
ernor OF Florida for immediate wants.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
BRITISH EDUCATION BILL
Government will Introduce II To-
day Under Pressure.


London, May 7-Mr. Balfour announced
yesterday that the government would pre-
sent its long delayed education bill in
the commons to-day. The announce ment
caused something of a sensation as it had
been supposed their government was so
much in arrears as to make it impos-
sible to deal with education at the pres
ent session
1t is understood that the unexpected
introduction of the measure is due to
pressure brought to bear upon the gov
eminent from Manchester and Liverpool,
where large and flourishing schools are
threatened by the recent legal judgment
in the Cockerton case. depriving school
boards of the power to give technical
education.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
INTEREST IN NEGRO WOMEN.
Enthusiastic Discussion of the SUBJ
iect at 81. Louis.

St. Louis. May 6-An active interest in
the welfare of the negro women Of the
South was shown to-day at the meeting
of the Southern Methodist Women's
Home Missions Board. The most enthu-
slastic discussion Of the day was on the
establishment of an industrial depart
ment for the training of the negro girls
in connection with Payne Institute of
Augusta, Ga. Five thousand dollars
will be raised for the purpose
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
OIL DEPOSITS IN ALABAMA.
Capitalist Offers $4,000 for CuIIRm
Springs Property.

Birmingham, Ala. May "a special to
the Age Herald from Mobile says:
Capt Rose, prominent capitalist, who
arrived here a few. days ago on his pri-
vate yacht. has offered $4,000 for the
pi operty at Cullman Springs. I'm Choctaw
county, OH which oil deposits are be-
lieved to exist. Several companies have
been organized for the purpose OF test
ing the reported oil find.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
a Russian lieutenant Killed.

Tien Tsin. May 6.--The Russian Lieu
tenant Televosky. from the gunboat
Bobr was snot dead by a German soldier
during a fracas on the Taku road. The
German fired In self defense. Lieut..
Televosky attacked the German with his
dirk.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
SECRETARY OF WORLDS FAIR.

Correspondent stevens of Washing
ton Elected to the Position.
st. Louis, May 6.-Walter B. Stevens
a well-known Washington correspondent
has resigned his position and announces
his acceptance of the position of secre-
tary of the worlds fair corporation, to
which he was elected last week. Mr.
Stevens, who came on from Washington
to-day, made this announcement after the
consultation with President D. r. Fran
els and Treasurer Thompson.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
THE AMERICAN CONCERN.
Company Organized to Operate Con-
cessions in Rome.

San Francisco, May s.-The Post says
that Leigh Hunt, the millionaire mine
owner, has formed syndicate of Amer
lean and European capitalists to operate
concessions vested in Hunt by the Korean
government and commonly known as the
American concern"
The Post says the company is organ
lied with capital of $15,0O0,O00 and that
the syndicate, which was formed in New
York, is composed of the Rothschilds of
London, Wernher, Belt & Co. of London,
the London Exploration Company Paris
Exploration Company, Edward Sweet &
Co. of New York. D. o. Mills, J. B. Hag-
gin. Hearst G. Tate and Smith Per-
kins of New York and other capitalists
The company, it is said. has chosen as
it's president H. C. Perkins of the firm
mentioned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
MINISTER'S REPORT on CANTEEN.
Charges of Increased Drunkenness
at Fort Sheridan Denied.

Chicago, May 6.-The representative of
the committee of ministers which recently
inl estigated charges that the abolition of
the canteen at Fort Sheridan had resulted
in increased drunkenness among the SOL
diers, made its report to-day.
The report embodied statements by
many people living in Highwood and other
places near the fort, and showed that the
charges of greater disorder were untrue
For the three months preceding the aboli-
ton of the canteen the percentage of ar
rests were 80; for the three months fol-
lowing 40
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
PERSIA is PEACEFUL.
The Shah in Good Health and No
Disorder in Teheran.

DIsOrder IN Tehernn.
Washington May 6.-The Persian lega-
ton sends the following TO the Associated
Press:
"The telegram saying that His Majesty,
the Shah, was dangerously III and that
there were disorders in Teheran, due to
the newly imposed taxes, are denied by
the Persian legation here. Recent tele-
grams received by the legation show that
His Majesty. the Shah. is enjoying good
health except that he suffers now and
then from the govt, TO which he is sub
ject. As to, alleged disorders there are
noneand the country progresses under the
paternal care of His Majesty, the Shah"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
POLICE AND THE DOWIEITEs.
Child Kept From Father That She
May Have Medical Treatment.

Chicago, May GA contest has begun
between the police forces and the forces
of Dr. Dowie, the faith healer, over Ma
bel Christensen, the 2-year-old daughter
of Louis Christensen, who was badly
burned in the Zook fiat building on Sun
day. The childs father is an adherent
of the Dowieites. To save the child from
what the police believe to be neglect
they have secreted her with a South
Chicago family until she is cured. The
fathers demands for his daughter this
evening was ignored.
In refusing to give up the child to the
Dowietes, the police have the support
of the Illinois Humane Society.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
WE HAVE THEM GUESSING.
Enslsnd's steel Trade May Become
Industry of the Past.

London. May TT. B. Grierson read
paper last evening before the Society OF
Engineers on the treatment OF low grade
iron ores, in which he expressed CON
viction that unless steps are taken IND,
mediately to prevent 1t, England's steel
trade will become an industry OF the
past"
An animated discussion followed on
American competition in the steel trace
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07

Miss Ida Harris, Recently Deceased,
Claimed to Have Been the Writer.

Chicago, May 6.-The Tribune to-mor
row will claim it to be an established
ners," the sensational novel published
anonymously in 1885, was Miss Ida Har-
ris of Champaign, ILL.,, daughter of B. F.
Harris, president of the First National
Bank OF that place. Miss Harris died
ten days ago, aged 10. 1t is said her
will discloses her authorship OF the book.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
MIG TOOL Plant burned at Lowell.

Lowell. Mass. May THE Fihed Tool
Companys plant was burned this morn
ing Loss will probably exceed 500 900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
TRAINMAsTER FOR SOUTHERN.
Mr.. Frank Egan Left Last Night for
Meridian, Miss.

Mr.. Frank Esan left last night for Me-
ridian. Miss. where he will assume the
position of tralnmaster for the Southern
Railway. Mr.. Egan is the eldest son of
President John Nj. Egan of the Central
Railroad, and his talents are gaining him
early recognition in railroad work he
has been assistant superintendent of the
First Division of the Central and has
been in charge of the Savannah terminals
As Mr.. Egan is but twenty-three, he is
probably the youngest of the Southern
Railways trainmasters. He has many
friends in Savannah who will wish him
success in his railroad career.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07

The E. NJ. r. A. excursion advertised
yesterday for May IS. will be delayed I'M
til later day, on account of the con-
dtions at Jacksonville. The matter will
be positively arranged in a few days and
due notice of the date will be given.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-07
THE COMET STILL VISIBLE.
Peruvian Astronomers Express
nnIninn. ~ IN Ia. Name

Opinions as to Its Name.
Lima, Peru, May 6.-The bright comet
" hich has been seen here for several
nights is still visible and is the subject
of much discussion among the naval as
tronomers and those at the observatory.
The former are OF the opinion that il was
Vico's comet and the latter that IL is
Enock's or Brodseus
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-03
HAYS NECK SAVED.
Continued from Twenty-fourth Page.

ants statement, it mattered not who fired
first. The homicide of Varnedoe was
equally murder. Mr.. Osborne added, how
ever, that there was no real doubt as to
who had fired first
Judge Falligant concluded his charge to
the jury, which was along the lines of
the usual charge in murder cases, ampii-
fled by certain fea tures of the last de-
csion of the Supreme Court in the Hays
case, shortly after s o'clock.
At 7:10 o'clock the jury returned with
its verdict. The length of time they were
out was contrary to general expectation,
the spectators thinking ID would require
perhaps fifteen minutes to bring in an
unqualified verdict of guilty.
Hays was in a tremor, though by
strong effort he succeeded in controlling
his features The solicitor general had
been bitter in his denunciation of the de-
PENDANT and while his argument was in
progress Hays face had been ashy,
despite its dusky hue IL ever guilty
soul writhed in anguish it was his. When
the verdict of the jury, finding MIN
guilty, but recommending that he be pun
ished by Imprisonment in the penitentiary
for life was read the defendant gave a
start OF relief. Very evidently 1t was
more mercy than he had expected.
Judge Falligant Immediately imposed
sentence, in accordance with the verdict
of the jury. Hays will spend the rest of
his life, at hard labor, in the penitentiary.
Members of the jury who were seen
after the rendition of the verdict, said
they had been impelled ito modify it be-
cause they entertained some doubt as TO
the firing of the first shot.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-03
WILL BE SAVANNAH OFFICERS.
Court VIII Have Members of Rank
Equal to Capt. Wilson'S.

1t is probable that the members of the
court of inquiry requested by Capt NJ
Ed Wilson and Second Lieutenant C. ].
Barthelmess of the Republican Blues will
be named from among the Savannah
officers. 1t is probable, too, that all the
officers will be of equal rank with Capt
Wilson or his seniors, as military courte-
sy demands that no member of a court
be of rank inferior to that of anyone
called before it.
Capt. Wilson received the announce
ment that the Governor had consented to
appoint court with extreme satisfaction.
He is confident that he and Lieut.. Bar
thickness win be thoroughly vindicated,
and that it will be shown that they were
blameless for any lack of discipline that
may have been shown by any members
of the Republican Blues upon the oc-
casion of their trip to Louisville to at
tend the reunion of Confederate Veterans.
When the court-martial that tried ex-
Corpl. r. S. Harris of the Blues sent it's
findings to Atlanta, there was a clause
relating to lax discipline and the officers
of the company were held responsible.
Gov. Gambler, in his review of the find
ings, approved the sentence of the court,
but pardoned Harris Immediately. He
found occasion to reprimand Capt. VIII
son and Lieut.. Barthelmess severely, and
it was under this reprimand and feel
ing that it was unjust that they smarted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-03
FOR THE RIFLE CONTESTS.
Col. Cann Appeared Before the Gov
ernor and Adiutant General.

ernor and Adiutant General.
Col. George t. Cam, inspector general
of rifle practice, Georgia State Troops,
returned yesterday from Atlanta, where
lie spent the day on business. While at
the capital Col Cam called upon the
Governor and Adjt. Gen. Robertson TO lay
before them his plans for the rife and
carbine competition that he hopes to have
for the state troops this year. He found
the Governor and the adjutant general
disposed to further the competition to the
best of their ability. and it seems that
the only question will be as to funds for
defraying the expenses of the shoot
That was the difficulty met by Col
Cam last year, when the shoot was held
in Savannah. The appropriation for mill
tary, 1t seemed, would not admit of a
sufficient expenditure. Col. Cam and the
military generally hope that greater
liberality may be shown this year and
that representative team from every
command in the state may attend the
shoot. 1t is desired that an encampment
feature be had this year, the teams pitch
ing tents at the rife range, where a wa
ter supply and baths are now afforded
July or August would be the best time
Col. Cam thinks, for holding the shoot