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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
The ORDEAL is over
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF IoOO-O1 Is
NO MORE.
"GOD BE WITH US" THEY SANG
so MAY THE PEOPLE OF THE
STATE FERVENTLY PRAY.

The Constitutional Amendment Bill
Dies in the House for Lack of Suf-
hcient MajOrity-The Bill to Use
Public Property Fund to Pay In
terest ON Bonds Has n Close Call.
Speaker and President of Senate
Left on Atlanta Depot Commis-
siOn--Mueh Legislation in Closing
HOurs-Savannmh'sL Local Bills Get
Through. n
Atlanta, Dec. 13.-It was IL: AS o'clock
tonight when the House and Senate
adjourned sine die. and the General
Assembly of 1900-01 went out of busi-
ness. The House expired singing God
Be With Us Till We Meet Again."
while the Senate had a general jollifica-
tion and love feast.
All sorts of oratorical bouquets were
in order and pleasant things were said
about everybody. Before adjourn
ment, both the House and Senate pass
ed number of local bills.
One measure of general Importance
passed by the House was the Senate
substitute for the fertilizer bill by Mr..
Jordan of Jasper. This bill provides
for higher standard of commercial
fertilizers, and establishes standards
and methods of inspection. 1t is
long and intricate measure, contain
ing many of the features of the old
law and number of new ones.
The House passed bill by Senator
Howell making it lawful for any rail-
road company or other corporation to
turn over to the widow of a deceased
employe' or minor child, any wages
due said employee without any admin
istration upon the estate. and to ex-
empt said wages TO the amount of 500
from garnishment.
No other bills of general Importance
were passed, and many general meas
ures were left dead upon the desk OF
the clerk of the House.
The Senate practically finished all
the business before it. but there were
about 100 bills left over on the House
calendar without action. Many of them
were of little consequence. The cleri-
cal force of the House and Senate will
be busy for four or five days getting in
shape for the governors signature the
numerous measures which were passed
to-day and yesterday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14

to pay higher prices for their goods
at home than the same goods sell for
abroad. 1t asserts that the object of
this legislation is to obtain trade and
that trade could be obtained without
the great expense the country is now
compelled to pay. A compar-
ison of the trade with the
Philippines with the cost of main
tanning the army is made, and says
that at the end of the next year the
Philippines will have cost the United
States $450000,000 Reference is made
to the loss of life incident to the oper-
ations of the army in the islands,
which is of such magnitude as to shock
the public mind. The report closes by
saying the people of the Philippines
cannot be made citizens and we can
not hold them as subjects without the
most radical changes in our form and
theory of government
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
A ROTTEN DEBENTuRE CROWD.
Officers of Birmingham Company
Arrested for EmbezzIement.


Arrested for EmbezzIement.
Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 1S.-George
w. Morgan, president, and George A.
Blinn, Jr., treasurer of the Continen-
tai Security Redemption Company, do
ing an extensive business in Alabama,
Kentucky and Georgia, and w. L..
Dodd, formerly secretary d treasurer
of the Birmingham Debenture Compa-
ny, have been arrested on charges of
embezzlement, the amounts varying
from $500 to $25. .000
Four warrants are held against
George w. Morgan, the amounts ag-
gregating $4,000.
Two warrants are held against Blinn,
one charging the embezzlement of $685.
900. while the other charges the embez-
element of a check for $25. 900.
The Continental Security Redemption
Company, up to the time it's affairs
became involved in the courts. car
ried on a debenture redemption busi-
ness. It's financial troubles were
brought to the attention of the pub
lie on April IS, last, when a petition
was filed in the United States Court
in this city to have the concern placed
in the hands of a receiver.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
BAD FIRE IN VIRGINIA TOWN.
Block of business Houses Burned
and One Life Lost.

Roanoke, Va. Dec. 13-The little
town of Graham in Tazewell county
was visited by a disastrous fire early
yesterday morning, which caused the
loss of one life property loss Of from
$25,OOO to $4,000. The fire started in
restaurant and owing to lack of fire
apparatus soon spread over an entire
block of business houses. Emory Staf-
ford, while going from room to room
in the restaurant building, was cut off
from escape and was burned to death.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
MANY MILLS MAY SHUT DOWN.
Tennessee Coal Men Are Unable to
Furnish Supplies.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 13.-Local coal
the Carolinas can offer little encour-
agement of relief from a threatened
coal famine The Southern Railways
order confiscating coal for its own use
materially reduces the supply, and the
prevailing car famine only adds to
troubles. Representative of two of
the largest companies with offices here
stated tonight that they We're power
less to furnish more than one fourth
the coal needed by their Carolina Gus
toners.
1t is said that If the Pocahontas field
cannot make up the deficiency there
must be a partial, If not complete. shut
down of many of the large plants.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14

Santiago de Chilli. Dec 49, via Cal
veston.-A contingent OF the Chillan
reserves has been called to arms. 1t
numbers about $4,000 men. No move
ment of the military forces under
arms has occurred, however. Every
thing Is quiet here, in expectation of
the announcement of Chili's answer TO
Argentine, which, according to public
opinion, will be firm and serene.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN CAROLINA
Edward Hollis Kills His Wife md
SiSter-in-Law, Tries 10 XIII His
Mother-in-Law. Then Fatally
wounds Himself.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. 13.-This aft
ernoon f=t o'clock at Lima, S. c., Ed
ward Hollis, a young hat drummer,
shot and killed his wife and his sis
ter-in-law. He fired at his mother-in-
law and turned the last bullet on him
self. He is expected to die. During
his trips on the road his wife and child
have been living with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Poole. Hollis was at home
for the holidays. He and his wife had
a quarrel. He walked into the room
where the family was assembled and
committed the terrible deed. Mr..
Poole was out hunting at the time.
Lima is near Piedmont in Greenville
county. 1t is reported here that the
Poole family came from Lincoln coun-
ty, North Carolina.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
CHILL SENDS ULTIMATUM.
Defines Basis on which She VIII
Settle with Argentine Republic.

Buenos Ayres. Dec. 13.-Dispatches
received here from Santiago de Chill
say that Yanez. Chilian minister of
foreign affairs, has handed the basis
OF new proposition to Senior Portela,
the minister of the Argentine Republic
to Chill. to effect the impartial and
friendly settlement of the dispute be-
tween the two countries. If these bases
are refused by the Argentine Republic,
Chill will make no further PROPOSE
tons. The refusal of the Argentine
Republic will be taken as indicating
that that country desires war
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
SHORT SESSION OF HOUSE.
Philippine Tariff Bill to he Dis
posed of Next Week.


Washington. Dec. 13.-The House was
in session less than an hour to-day and
then adjourned until Tuesday. The bill
TO temporarily provide revenue for the
Philippine Islands was reported by Mr..
Payne and Mr.. Richardson filed the
minority report. BY unanimous con-
sent, an order for the consideration of
this bill on Tuesday and Wednesday
next was adopted. 1t provides for gem
eral debate upon the bill until o'clock
on the latter day, when the previous
question shall be considered as ordered,
and the bill be placed upon it's passage.
After some discussion by Messrs.
Cannon, Livingston and Maddox of
Georgia, the bill to extend the life Of
the Industrial Commission was passed.
The Speaker announced the appoint
ment of the following regents of the
Smithsonian institution: Messrs. Hit
of Illinois, Adams of Pennsylvania and
Dinsmore of Arkansas.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
MURPHY sUsPENDs COoNEY.

New YOrk's Police Commissfoner
Very strict In His Last Days.
New York, Dec 13.-Police Captain
Cooney. in whose precinct private
agencies last night raided rooms in
which, 1t is alleged, were the headquar-
ters of the policy gambling in New
York, was suspended to-day by Police
Commissioners Murphy and ordered to
appear for trial Dec. II. Capt. Cooney
will be accused of neglect of duty in
permitting the policy gamblers to do
business in his precinct.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
Dry DocI. Company Incorporated.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 13-The Union
Construction and Dry Dock Company
has been granted a charter. The cap
ital of the company is $25,000. ID. d.
Hitchins Is president; ]. +. Davis, vice
president; Charles T. Dean. secretary
and treasurer. These, with r. A.
Hutchings Of Portsmouth, Va, w. S.
Bowden and Wilson Reed Of Norfolk
and ]. s. Ward Of Baltimore. are di-
rectors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
wilcox mikes a statement.

Elizabeth City. N. c.. Dec. 13.-To-
days feature in the Cropsey case was
a statement from James Wilcox, in .e-
ply TO the letter from Justice Cropsey.
charging him with responsibility for
his daughters disappearance. The
Committee of Five still have confidence
in their undivulged clue and expect de-
veloppents hourly
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
The steamer Hudson FIoated.

Philadelphia, Dec. 13.-The Merchants
and Miners Line steamship Hudson,
from Savannah for Philadelphia, with
passengers and freight, which went
aground late last night in the Della
ware bay, near Fort Delaware, during
a heavy fog was fioated at noon ana
proceeded TO this city. apparently in
good condition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
BAD ROW AT KNOXVILLE.
tyHshIy Dressed Stranger shoots
Two Policemen. One Fatally,

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 13.-Attracted
by pistol shot Policemen r. T. Say
lor and William Dinwiddie rushed into
Bowery saloon tonight to stop a
hight in progress between Luther Brady
of this place and a we'll dressed strang
er. At their approach the strangers
weapon was turned upon them. Say
lor was shot in three places and is
expected to die any minute. Dinwiddie
is wounded in the breast. but will re-
cover. The unknown man has been
seen around resorts here since Monday.
stylish overcoat he left behind bears
the label, THE May, Denver. Col"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
Two Reports Submitted by the
Judges.
DEWEY STANDS BY SCHLEY
AdmiraIS Benham and Ramsay
Find Against Him.

Submitted
ON Every Charge
o m of CAM
So US Ork Good That
IA bat He was senio Omcer
at tiagO in bsOIute Comm and Entft ed
O
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
BANK MESSENGER MISSING.
Left Mobile for New Orleans with a
$4,000 Express Package.

Mobile, Ala. Dec. 13.-Thursday af-
ternoon Robert Chamblin, a messen-
ger employed by the Peoples Bank, left
the bank to take package containing
$4,000 to the local express office to be
shipped to a Mississippi bank and has
since been missing. His departure was
discovered when the bank opened this
discovered that he left town early to-
day on the train for New Orleans.
Chamblin is II years old, and had been
In the banks employ several years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14

Labor Federation Defeats Move 10
Increase Vice Presidents.

AhcEeuse wee EEestuentss
Scranton, Pa, Dec. 13.-The conven-
tion of the American Federation of
Labor held three sessions TODAY. One
of the principal features of to-day's
proceedings was the defeat of the
proposition to~increase the number of
vice presidents from six to eight
Charges were made that the Execu-
tive Council. of which the vice presl-
dents are members. was back of the
proposition. but this was vehemently
denied. A resolution instructing un-
ions to hold aloof from the militia of
the several states was debated for a
long time. Strong language against
the use of the militia in times of
strikes was used, but the whole sub
ject was tabled. The convention de-
cided to increase the per capita tax of
national and international unions from
one-third to one-half of one per cent
per member per month, and also agreed
to raise the per capita tax of federal
and local trade unions from to 10
cents month. for each member, the
increase of cents to go toward the
raising of a defense fund for those
unions.
Is Already on Record.
The convention decided to take no
action on resolution condemning an
archy and a resolution protesting
against ship-subsdy legislation be-
cause the American Federation of La
Dor is already on record as decidedly
against anarchy and ship-subsidy.
The federation also decided to drop
the resolution denouncing the English
government for its war against the
Beers, because the American govern
ment is now engaged in a movement
of similar character, and because
such a resolution has no place in a
labor convention.
The proposition to increase the sala-
ry of the president and secretary was
defeated.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
Pierre LorllIard.s small Estate.

Trenton. N. j., Dec. 13.-An inven-
tory of the personal estate of Pierre
Lorillard was filed with the clerk of
the court to-day. The schedule shows
the personal estate Of the deceased to
be worth under 81 600. 900
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
THE REPORT or THE COURT.

The Facts Presented and the Com
clusions stated. Though They Do
Not Agree.
Washington, Dec. 1s.-Court Of In
quiry, Mclean Building, 1917 II street,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
PROSPECTIVE sHIPBUILDERs.
Capitalists Discuss the Matter with
Citizens of Mobile.

Mobile, Ala. Dec. 13.-The party of
Eastern capitalists interested in the
proposed shipbuilding plant at Ala
bama Port and dry dock at New Or
leans, left to-day for New Orleans.
The party met prominent citizens of
Mobile to-day and discussed matters
pertaining to the shipbuilding plant.
From New Orleans, the capitalists will
return to Mobile.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
PENSION FOR MRS. ANDERSON.

Col. Lester Introduces Bill I'm Be-
half of widow of Capt. n. II. An
dersOn.
Washington. Dec. 13.-Representative
Lester to-day introduced bill grant
ing a pension to the widow of Capt.
r. H. Anderson Of the Ninth Infantry.
who recently died in the Philippines.
Mrs. Anderson resides in Savannah,
and Col. Lester will urge early con-
slderation on the bill. Col. Lester Is
greatly encouraged by the outlook for
favorable action upon his bill provid-
ing for the establishment Of subj treas
ury and also a marine hospital at
Savannah The Committee on Rivers
and Harbors, of which he is a MEM
ber. has organized for the session and
work on general river and harbor
bin will begin at once. Col. Lester
Is confident that river and harbor
bill will be passed this session and he
promises to see that Savannah har-
Dor is properly taken care OF,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
brazilian Delegates Funeral.

City of Mexico. Dec. 13.--The funeral
Of Jose Duarte Pereira. the Brazilian
delegate. to-day. was attended by Pres
ident Diaz, his cabinet the diplomatic
corps and United States Minister Clay
ton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
DR.. Gilman Re-eIected.

Boston. Dec. 13.-Daniel c. Gilman
of Baltimore. was to-day reelected
president of the Civil Service Reform
League.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
INSPECTOR LEVY KILLED.
Victim Was Father of Mr.. Leon s.
Levy of Savannah Theater.

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 13.-Alphonse
Levy, United States customs inspector,
was killed to-day by being run over
by railroad train.
Mr.. Levy was caught between the
drawheads of two cars and received
injuries which resulted in his death
in about fifteen minutes after the
accident occurred
He leaves a wife and six children.
He had lived here all his life.
Mr.. Levy is the father of Mr.. Leon
5. Levy, door-tender at the Savannah
Theater. Mr.. Levy received the sad
news of his fathers death while he
was at the Theater last night. A sec
ond telegram announced that the fun
eral Will take place Tomorrow, and
Mr.. Levy will be unable to reach Gal
weston by that time. For this reason
he will not go
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
More Horses for BrItIah.

New Orleans. Dec. 13-The steamer
Milwaukee cleared for Cape Town to-
day with 100 horses.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14
MIR. HAY TO BE THE ORATOR.
VIII Deliver Address at Mckinley
Memorial Service.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The Joint
committee of the two houses of Con-
gress appointed to make the necessary
arrangements for a memorial service
in honor of the late President McKin-
ley. to-day decided to invite Secretary
Of State John Hay to be the orator
whenever the proposed services shall
be held.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-14

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-18
Tho story of O Picture.

BENJAMIN Vests picture or the
sDeath Of Nelson" is closely connected
with an anecdote of the great sailor.
Just before he went to sea for the last
time he was present at dinner, dur
ing which he sat between the artist
and Sir William Hamilton. Nelson was
expressing to Hamilton his regret that
he had not, In his youth, acquired some
taste for art and some discrimination
I'm Judging it. But" said he, turning
to West, "there Is one picture whose
power do feel. / never pass shop
where your Death Of Wolfe is in the
window without being stopped by it"
West made some gracious answer to
the compliment, and Nelson went on,
"why have you painted no more like
itT
Because, my lord" West replied,
"there are no more subjects"
"Ah," said the sailor, II didn't think
Of that" 49,
"But, my lord" continued West, Il
am afraid your intrepidity will yet
furnish me with another such scene,
and if it should I shall certainly avail
myself of it."
"Will your" said Nelson-"will you,
Mr.. West? Then I hope / shall die in
the next battlew
A few days later he sailed, his
strangely expressed aspiration was re-
allied, and the scene lives upon can
vas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-18
AIsxaaasis 4asstts.
MONDAY EVENING, FEB. ID, lsol'
He Jokes No More.


aJajxe." INQUIRED one of the younger
az the knights Of the road OF an OLD
drummer, what made you lame%
"Oyerexertion at practical Joking"
"Tell that to the lambs"
"Thats dead right, sonny. Cracked
one too many, and it left me lame for
life. Ask any Of the old boys. That
game of cinche came In when / was
travelling to what were then theinew
silver mining districts In Colorado
You call It pedro in this state, guess.
"Well, / had reputation for joking
those days-sort Of an advertisement,
Won know. There was a good deal OF
shouting and shooting through the cell
ing that night but everybody was good
natured and jolly until five hands were
pIaved without a pedro being caught.
The bidders did nothing but go In the
hole and were getting uglier every
deal.
"At last / could contain myself no
longer, and announced with an up
roarlous laugh that 1 had distracted
the FIVE spots. The general storekeep-
or was a friend Of mine and promptly
threw me from the second story win
dow. But they are great wing shots
out there, and two of them got me.
You'll notice that the lobe OF my lett
ear is gone. The other bullet was ex-
tracted from my leg under the super
vision of the vigilance committee.
have been an ex-joker ever since
Detroit Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-18
Worse Than His Own.

A gentleman who owns one OF the
finest estates In the north Of Ireland
while In his gardens one morning, no
ticed one Of the laborers very badly
clad and asked him:
"Haye you no better clothes than
those, Mat?'
mo, in troth, yer honor, worse luck, ;"
replied Mat.
"Well, call at the house this evening
on your way home" said the gentle
man. 'T'n leave an old suit OF mine
with the butler for you"
A few days later, when showing q
party of visitors through the gardens
he was much annoyed to see Mat look
ing, T. possible, more a scarecrow than
ever.
"Why are you still wearing those old
clothes, MatT he asked.
"Sure, yer honor, they're the best
have" replied Mat.
"But did you not get the suit 1 left
for you the other dayT asked the gen
tleman.
Indeed, an 1 did, thank yer honor
kindly" replied Mat; 'but, sure. / had
to lave them at home to be mended."-
London Tit-Bits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-18
RAILROADS.
Sou bern Railway.
Schedule in effect January 1.

Schedule In elect January Ia lSOl.
Trains leave Alexandria:
S:23 A. M.-Daily-Locsi for Harrison
burg and for Charlotte and way stations.
1885 A. N.-Daily-U. :. Fast Mail.
Sleeping cars to New Orleans, Columbia, &c.
vannah and jacksonville, uniting at Salisbury
with sleeper for Ashville, Chattanooga and
Memphis, and at Danviile with sleeper for
Birmingham. Solid train Washington to
New Orleans. Dining car service.
11:57 A. M.-Dsily-Loeal for Charlottes-
vile.
4:23 P. M.-Week Days-Local for Front
Poysl. strasburg and Hsrrisonburg.
4:52 P. M.-Daily-Local for Chsrlottes-
vile
6:52 P. M.-Week Days-Eew York and
| f orida Limited. Composite Cafe and Emok-
| ing Car, Dining Car. Compartment and Draw
ing Room Sleeping Cars and Library aud
Observation Cars New York and Washington
| TO 81. Augustine, and Pullman Drawing Room
Sleeping Car New FORK ard Washington to
Aiken and Augusta. Steam-hested and cleo.
lric-lighted. Connecting at Columbia with
Parlor Car for Charleston and at Wsycross
With Parlor Car Townsville. Ga.
1915 P. M.-Daily-New York and florl-
ds cypress. Sleeping cars to Augusta, with
connections for Aiken and Charleston, and to
Savannah, jacksonville and Port Tampa,
and Thursdays New York to Townsville, Ga.
Through cars to Jacksonville. Dining car
service,
1915 p. M.-Daily Washington and
Chattanooga Limited wis Lyncbburg). Sleep
ing ears to Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga,
Memphis and New Orleans. Through coach
TO Memphis. Dining car service.
11.O6 p. -Daily-Wsshingto and
Southwestern Limited. Sleeping cars to
Ashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nash
vile, and to Atlanta, Macon. Birmingham.
Memphis, Montgomery, Mobile and New Or.
leans. Dining car service Sleeping Car
Washington to Pinehurst, N. c. Tuesdays
and Thursdays. Sunset Route. Tourist
deeper Washington to San Francisco Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIO
DIVISION leave Alexandria 9:OS q. m.
daily; 4:40 p. N. week days; 6:33 p. m.
Sundays only for B,usmont 6:33 p. M, satur'
days only for Leesburg; 6:33 p. m. week days
for Herndon. Returning, arrive at Alexan-
dria 8:27 a. m. daily; 2:37 p. m. week days
from Bluemont; 1852 p. m. Sundays ouly
from Bluemont.
Through trains from the South arrive at
Alexandra CIT a. m, 7:15 a. m. and LOO p
M, and $50 T. II. daily. From Harrison
burg, II :1S q. 10. week GAYS and 9:2O p. III.
daily. From Charlottesville 500 a. m. and
9:20 p. m. daily.
For detailed schedule figures, tickets, Pull.
man reservation, ETC., spply to a. q. MOSS,
ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
FRANK s. CANNON, Bird v. P. & q. NJ.
s. H. HARDWICK, Gen. Passenger Agent.
L. 8. BROWN, General Agent, Washing
ton, d. @.