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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
A NEW JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
With Athens as the Center-Repre-
sentative HOward's Bill Report
ed FavOrabIy.

Washington. d. C., Feb. 20.-The
House Committee on Judiciary has re-
ported favorably the bill of Representa-
tive Howard, of the Eighth District, Gre
ating new division of the Northern Dis
trict of Georgia. and providing for the
holding of sessions of the United States
Court at Athens.
This is to be known as the Eastern d.
vision of the Northern Federal Judicial
District, and is to consist of the counties
of Banks Clarke, Franklin Greene. Hab-
ersfiam, Hart, Jackson, Morgan, Madison,
Oglethorpe, Oconee, Walton, Rabun,
White, and Ebert
The bill provides that there shall be
held at Athens two terms of the District
and Circuit Courts each, and every year
on the third Monday in April, and the
nrst Monday in November. All pleadings
and other papers may be filed III the
clerks office at Atlanta, and all process
may issue therefrom except while court
is in session at Athens. 1t is provided
that suitable rooms and accommodate
are to be furnished for holding of the
courts free of expense TO the government.
The act shall be of force from and after
June 80. 1901
The bill has received a favorable re-
port from the Committee on Judiciary.
and is now on the House calendar. Mr.
Howard hopes to be able to secure recog-
milton for it at an early day The speak
er has agreed to recognize Mr.. Fleming,
who, as Georgias member of the Judi
eiary committees has charge Of it, to call
1t up some day this week At Mr.. How
ARDS instance, Senator Bacon will intro
duce the bill in the Senate tomorrow.
so as to facilitate it's passage.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
BELGIANS CONSPIRED
TO KILL AMERICAN OFFICER IE
TOWN OF BAY.
A STARTLING CONFESSION.
FRENCH ACCoMPLICE or CARMAN
ARRESTED.

Members of the New Federal Party
10 Celebrate Washington's Birth
day on n Grand scaIc-Gen. Davis
90 Be Provost Marshal of Manila
and Gen. BELL 90 Go to Vigan-GOld
Discovered in Lepanto Province.
ManiIa's License Tax Is %3OO,0oO
Gold Annually.
Manila. Feb. 2O.-Fernando Russian, gen
eral agent OF the Tabacaleria Company,
was arrested yesterday at Pagsanjau,
province of Laguna, for furnishing the
insurgents with supplies, information as
to the American troops and their move
ment, and with money. He is a French
subject and to some extent associated
with Carman. the arrested American con-
tractor. He dealt directly with the rebel
Gen. Cailles, who has been operating con-
tinualy in the district east of Manila.
Mr. Webb, bookkeeper of the Philippine
Trading Company has made a partial
confession that certain Be.gians residing
in Manila and the bay lake district, were
implicated in the plot of Jan. II, to kill
Capt Jones. commanding the American
troops stationed in the town of Bay.
Another force OF insurgents will soon
be deported to the Island Of Guam.
Many of the discouraged insurgents in
the provinces are coming in individually
and surrendering their guns.
tilario Rubio. the alleged ringleader In
the Macabebes outrages, has been arrest
ed In Manila for receiving much copra
from the insurgents.
At a conference held between the Unit
ed States Philippine Commission and w.
l.. Lawshe, the new auditor for the Phil
ippine Islands, II was decided to estab
lish an Office and perfect plans for in
creased efficiency In the auditors depart
ment
Brig. Gen. George W. Davis will short
~ take up the duties of provost mar
shal of Manila, succeeding Brig. Gen j.
Franklin Bell, who, as soon as relieved,
will proceed overland to Vigan ana there
assume command of the District of
Northern Luzon. commanded for over
year by Maj. Gen. S. Is. NJ. Young.
Capt. Steer of the Thirty-sixth United
States Volunteer Infantry, has been ap-
pointed collector Of licenses for the city
of Manila to succeed Lieut.. Bishop. The
collections from rcepses in Manila aiOne
amount to 300,0 600 gold dollars year. The
members of the new Federal party are
preparing 10 celebrate Washington S
birthday on a grand scale.
Reports from the gold mining district
OF Northern Luzon are lately more en-
couraging. A find of s., 500 gold was re-
Gently made in single pocket in Lepanto
province, about 175 miles north of Manila.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
THE JUPITER LOST AT SEA.
Captain and Engineer Drowned--The
Crew Rescued by the Steamer
Cfttf dI MesHHna

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2o,--The officials Of
the Atlantic Transport Company la this
city to-day received news Of the loss at
sea Of the Italian steamship Jupiter
bound from Girgenti for Philadelphia and
the probable drowning of Capt. zannero
and Chief Engineer Bondiero.
The Jupiter left Girgenti. Jan. Is, laden
with $3.50 tons Of birthstone. She was
sighted by the Italian steamer Citta d
Messina, Jan. 49, in sinking condition
and leaking badly. All of the crew were
rescued except the two mentioned, who
are supposed to have been drowned by
the captains sinking Of lifeboat
The Jupiter was owned by the CONNER
cial italian Navigation Company OF Cen
on. She was built Of steel in Genoa in
1899. Her dimensions were Length $40
feet, beam 10 feet, depth q feet. She was
2O3O tons register. In the loss of the
Jupiter the marine underwriters are said
to be involved to the extent of $500 600
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
D. A. RS CONGRESS-
nEoEIvED BY PRESIDENT AND MRS.
MCKINLEY.
CHILDREN ALSO RECEIVED.
MANY HUNDRED DELEGATES WE'RE
PRESENT.

Sensational Resolution ORered by
Massachusetts Member-MemoriaI
Hall Fund Vow Approaches $685.
O0O-TweIve States Now Have Laws
Protecting the FlRg-Thc Move
ment IndOrsed by Secretary Hay.
Gov. Roosevelt, Secretary Root,
Admiral Dewey and Archbishop
ireland.
Washington Feb. eo-The President and
Mrs Mckinley rendered a reception this
afternoon to the Society Of the Children
of the American Revolution. which was
Immediately followed by a reception to
the delegates to the Congress OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
There were about 20 children present and
many hundred delegates The receiving
Party included the President and Mrs
Mckinley, several ladies' OF the cabinet
and the national officers of the two So
ceties.
At to-day's session Of the convention
of the Daughters of the American Revo-
lution Mrs. Nesbith of Massachusetts
presented a resolution declaring that the
statements recently circulated attacking
the board of officers Of the D. A. r.. be-
ing untrue, libelous and rejecting upou
the honor OF the organization. should re-
ceive the disapproval OF the society. The
resolution was lad upon the table.
The report of the Committee on tho
Continental Hall showed that the funa
now amounts to So, ,s23.
An appeal by Mrs. Manning brought
more contributions
Mrs. Donald Mclean offered a. resoh.
ton, recommending that a committee bc
appointed to discover the minimum cost
Tor which a site for permanent memo.
flal nan can be secured After a heafea
debate this was adopted.
Inc evening session was devoted TO the
readlng OF the reports Of the Committee
on Franco American Memorial Revolu-
uonary Relics, the National University
and the Dissertation OF the Flag.
Mrs j. c. Burrows read the report of
the National University. she reapssts5
that petitions from every chapter in the
congress be prepared favorable 10 the bri
now before the House of REPRESENTATIVES
asking for the charter.
Ihe report of the desecratio Of the flag
committee stated that twelve states had
pdssen laws protecting the American flag
ana that Efforts we're now being made 10
nave legislation on the subject enacted
py every sta &c IN the Unl0n. Letters com.
mending the movement we're read from
Secretary Hoy, Vice Presidentaelect
Roosevelt Secretary Root, Postmaster
General Smith, Admiral Dewey and Arch
bishop Ireland.
letter was read from Gen. Thomas
NJ Vincent of the Sons of the Revolution
requesting aid from the Daughters In the
formation OF chapters throughout tho
southern and Western states and suggest
ing the cultivation of more fraternaI re-
lations between the two general soeEe-
ties.
large medal, given to the society BY
The French government, was accepted
The society adopted vote of thanks 10
the government OF France for the courte-
sizes shown during the exposition
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
GERMANY WANTS CASH.
MIR. ConGer Estimates Total De-
maDds on China at 800, ,OOO, 900.

MIR. Conger Estimates Total De-
mands on China at 100000, 900.
Pekin, Feb. 2O.-The foreign ENJOYS this
morning received an unofficial communi-
cation from the Chinese plenipotentiaries
Offering to agree 20 all the terms OF Chao
shu Chiao and Ying Mon, but the minis
ters insisted upon the former demands.
Meanwhile extensive preparations are
being made for the expedition planned by
Count Won Waldersee. The Germans have
purchased 1900 camels for transport pur-
poses.
ne foreign ministers to-day say that
they think the gravity of the situation
Is over, but 1t is expected that differences
VIII now arise among themselves when
some of the governments send
thelr indemnity claims, and par
tlcu'ary is there uneasiness
regarding the attitude of Germany. that
Aer claims must be paid in cash Before
me evacuation takes place. The other
iiIiilste's resent this, sayirg that 1t would
ne Impossible for China to pay, as China
mas not large reserve and the customs
receipts go to pay dividends upon former
Ioans' ana 1t is improbable she could bor-
Low l, a sum of any magnitude. United
states Minister Conger estimates the to-
'A demands upon China at $4O0, 100000
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
SEEKING GERMANY'S SUPPORT.
To Prevent Petty Seizures of Terri
tory and Obtaining OF Special
Privileges in China.

Berlin, Feb. 20.-The correspondent here
of the Associated Press understands that
the object of the recent conference be-
tween Anlba ssador White and the Secre-
tary for Foreign Affairs, was che prevsn-
tion of petty seizures of territories and
the obtaining of special privileges in
China by separate powers. The United
States is seeking Germany's support for
Joint action of the Powers to ensure prop
er security of their diplomatic and COM
mercial interests in China. 1t is believed
the United States ana Germany are in
full accord this subject.
The German foreign office says the
Waldersee expedition is to be confined
TO the province of Pi Chill, unless the
obduracy of the Chinese government
makes an extension to Sian Flu of the
military movement necessary. The expe-
drion is designed to bring about the full
acceptance of the demands of the Pow
ers. The latest reports indicate that the
projected military movement is having
the desired effect.
Ihe- foreign office says the expedition
Is unanimously sanctioned by the foreign
ministers, including Mr.. Conger.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
TROUBLE IN TENNESSEE.
Negroes Plot to Rape White Women.
Mob Waiting to Get Them in
Bunch

Dyersburg, Kan, Feb. 2O-A mob took
Reebe Montgomery from the Jail at Dy-
ersburg last night and swung him up five
times, letting him down each time. to
make his confess his completely in the
assault with Fred King upon Miss Alice
Arnold. The negro denied his guilt The
mob then carried him back TO the jail
more dead than alive, deciding to wait
until the third guilty negro is found whom
King implicated. King confessed that
they had slated five of the best known
young women of Dyersburg A number
of negroes were whipped out of Dyers-
burg last night
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
MRS. NATION STILL IN JAIL.
Her Case Continued, but She Refuses
BOnd-The other women Re-
leased on Bond,

Topeka, Kan. Feb 20.--Judge Hazen of
the District Court to-day continued the
case of Mrs. Carrie Nation, charged with
smashing Murphys saloon until the April
term of court. The cases against Eva
Harding. Mrs. Rose Crist, Miss Madeline
Southard, Mrs. c. C. Chadwick and C. r.
Mcdowell were also continued.
Mrs. Nat on eulivened the proceedings
in her characteristic way Several times
she addressed the Judge as your Dis
honor"
Judge Hazen announced that he would
call the case against Stark on Monday
morning. Stark is a young clerk who
assisted in the raid Sunday
Miss Madeline Southard and Mrs. Crist,
who have been with Mrs. Nation in the
county Jail, gave bond for $500 each and
were released. Mrs. Nation and the 9TH
eTs were returned to jail. The indications
are that there will be a severe legal bat
tie over the case. The attorneys for the
defendants will insist that they be grant
ed change of venue on account of the
alleged prejudice of Judge Hazen.
Mrs. Nation refused an offer of bond
from her brother.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
UNITED STATES AND CUBA.
Cuban Convention BADLY at Sen on
the Subject and Anxious 20
Know Our Desires.

Havana. Feb 20.-The special committee
appointed by the Cuban Constitutional
Convention to draw up a proposition de-
finlng the future relations between the
United States and the Republic of Cuba.
continued In secret conference with the
other members of the convention all day.
No settlement was reached. 1t Is under
stood that a majority favor leaving the
question open until the signing of the
constitution, which is now being engross-
ed. The committee Is expecting Gov. Gen.
Wood to send an official letter setting
forth what he considers the relations
should be so that the convention may act
with a better understanding OF the de-
sTes of the United States. 1t Is ergued
that even II the convention should agree
to such a definition Of relations as was
outlined by Gen. Wood last week 1t Is not
officially known whether the United
States would approve. s ta.
Gen. Wood says he told the special com
mittee to inform the convention that he
represented the policy of the executive
department at Washington and that he
could not say how Congress would act
in the matter. Any communication which
he may address to the committee will be
on these lines. mere Is possibility ol
delay growing out of the view the spe-
cial committee takes of the Importance
OF an official communication from Wash
ington regarding the wishes of the United
States. 1t was intimated this afternoon
that the convention might appoint the
special committee as a commission to go
TO Washington, with the constitution. and
to settle the whole question before Con-
gress
The convention is practically unanimous
against naval stations at Havana. Cien-
fuegos or Santiago. Some Of the dele
gates say they will readily grant the
request II the stations are located. says.
one on the Isle of Pines, and the others
~, oai.ar. iqfandG
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21

The Germans Fear Tariff War with
Russia.

Berlin, Feb. 2o-The threat OF a tariff
war between Russia and the United
States continues to occupy large newspa-
per attention. The conservative papers
begin to use energetic language
The Neueste Nachrichten, expresses as
tonishment that NJ. Dc Witte 'interferes
agitatively in German economic ques-
tions."
1t quotes Bismarcks ejaculation: I'VE
Germans fear God and no one else in the
world
The Berliner Post reminds Russia that
Germany Is the only purchaser Of Rus
sian rye.
The Berliner Tageblatt remarks that
the situation proves Count Won Buelow
did not consult Russia before promising
to raise the grain duties. The National
Zeitung believes that the threats of Rus
sia are seriously meant, adding that the
mutual interests of both countries de-
mand the avoidance of a tariff war. The
Boersen Courier believes a tariff war
would gravely disturb political relations.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
HEART TO HEART" TALKS.
Col. Buck Right in II With the Pres
ident and hama Re-
pubIicans In a Row.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-with the ap-
Republican bosses OF the South are gath
ering to Washington TO look after the
interests Of their followers. Col. Buck of
Georgia, United States minister to JO-
pan, has found time during the few days
he has been here to have "heart to heart
political talks with the President and
Senator Hanna, and he has also confer
red with the heads of different depart
ments with which Georglans. who have
secured positions through his influence
and the influence of the Republican or
Saniza tion, are connected.
Collector Webster, OF South Carolina, is
another of the Republican leaders, who
has found il to his advantage to be here
at this time. Presumably his visit Is on
mission similar TO that of Col. Buck.
Both express confidence that there Will
be no political upset In the new admins
tration despite the efforts of the Lilly
White element i'm those states to secure
the overthrow of the negroe officeholders.
The surface Indications are peaceful so
far as Georgia and South Carolina are
concerned, but there is all kinds of strife
on In Alabama. Not only are the mem
bers of the Vaughn crowd out after the
scalp of Col Youngblood, their Old ally,
who is an auditor OF the treasury de-
partment, but they are going to make
fight against all of Youngblood's friends
now in office. They are confident of their
ability to defeat Youngblood though that
gentleman does not see things as they do.
Advices received by Alabama Repub-
licons here Indicate an exodus from that
state on the first and second of March.
sufficiently large to warrant a special di-
vision in the inaugural parade for Ala
bama offlce-hoiders and ofiice-seekers.
There Is a war on between the Alabama
factions, and 1t is war to the knife.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
SAVANNAH, GA, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 81 1901

Neither the people nor the press of my
state could be paid to make such charges
as the gentleman has made. l am not
surprised that the good people of Ohio left
you at home-not because you charged
that the administration paid 100000 to de-
feat you; you are not worth it-but be-
cause of your everlasting demagogism."
cloud Republican applause)
This brought Mr. Lentz again to his
feet When he declared himself a Jeffer-
sonian-Linooln Democrat the Republicans
jeered. Proceeding, he charged that his
defeat had been eompassed by bribery
right and left. II was defeated" he con-
cluded, you are welcome to the glory
and satisfaction OF it,"
Lincoln Quotcd ON AsitatOrs.
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio also paid his re-
spects to Mr. Lentz for terming himself
a follower of Jefferson and Lincoln, and
Mr.. Moody, Republican, of Massachusetts,,
almost brought his side of the House up
standing by reading an utterance of Lin
coin condemning more the willy agitator"
who induced the soldier to desert than the
soldier himself
HAS Massachusetts shot Senator
Hoar?'' shouted Mr.. Lentz.
"Oh, get out" called Mr.. Dalzell Of
Pennsylvania.
The excitement then subsided.
Mr.. Sherman offered an amendment de-
signed to prohibit hazing at the naval
academy on penalty of dismissal and nom
eligibility for reappointment either to the
academy or lin the army or navy as a
commissioned officer. This applies 10 ca,
diets participating, encouraging or coun-
tenancing the practice.
Without deciding a point of order i'm
mediately made by Mr. Cannon, the
House at $3.50 p. m. adjourned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
THE COLO o,aBIAN REVOLUTION.
Liberal sympnthixers Attempt TO
Fire Bocas del Toro.

Kingston. Jamaica, Feb 2O-The Brit
ish steamer Louisianan reports that when
she left Colon. Colombia, Feb. IS, the
rcbe, forces still he'd their positions in
the vicinity OF the railroad line between
Colon and Panama, but that there had
been no serious lighting.
Liberal sympathizegs attempted to set
fire to the town of Bocas del Toro a fort
night ago A policeman discovered the
plot just as a powder train was about to
be ignited. The discovery created con-
sternation IN the town. The streets are
now patrored nightly by the business men
Of the community, who include many
Americans.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
THE CHARGES DISMISSED.
Police Board sustains Capt. HerIihy
and Chief Devery.

New York. Feb. 2o.-The Board OF Po-
lice Commissioners handed down decis-
ion dismissing the charges made against
Police Captain Herlihy, who was former
ly In command Of the Red Light Dis
trict OF the East Side. Herlihy was ac-
cused Of neglect of duty. failure to keep
his complaint book properly. and the use
Of abusive language toward the Rev. Mr..
Paddock of the Protestant Episcopal pro-
Cathedral.
The board also dismissed certain charges
which had been pending against Chief
Devery since the Lexow Investigation
Committee made its report.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
SHOULD ATTEND INAUGURATION.
Col. McCIure's suggestion TO South
ern Governors.

New Orleans. Feb. 2O--co' A. X. Nc
Clure of Philadelphia was rendered an
Informal reception at the 81. Charles Ho-
tel here to-day by the officials of the
Southern Industria, Association. Col. Nc
Clure said II would tend greatly to adj
vance the business and commercial well
fare of the Soulh for all the Southern
Governors to attend the approaching in
augural ceremonies at Washington city in
a body. Gov. Heard of Louisiana and
Gov. Longino of Mississippi consented to
go. Secretary Thompson of the Southern
Industrial Association sent an invitation
to other Southern Governors asking them
to act likewise.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21

herNn, Feb. 2o.-Further particulars re-
s,,aIqlng the proposed tortincatlon Of the
uons at Pekin have been cabled 20
t national zeitung. The legation quar-
~ Is between the Chun Ching gate, the
~. en gate and the chief wall OF the city.
quarter will be enclosed by modern
'. hcations with a twelve-foot moat
s5 slacis beyond. and protected by barb
90 "lie. Euch legation will be further
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
TWO DIED BY FIRE.
Young Girls Cremated at Their
Home In Alabama.

Montgomery. Ala. Feb. 9O.-Bessie and
Alice Wilkes, aged 16 and IS, were Gre
mated i'm fire at the home of their wild.
owed mother, Mrs. Wilkes, at Prattville
early this morning.
The charred remains OF one OF the
young girls was found in the hall. The
other was found with a mattress over
her head. which she placed there in en-
deavoring to protect herself from the
flames.
The mother, in saving the life OF her
blind son forgot about her daughters.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
THE sEABOARD DIRECTORS.
VIII Meet to Ratify Purchase of
Rynn's HoIdsnEs.

New York. Feb. 2O-The meeting OF the
Seaboard Air Line Railway directors,
scheduled for this afternoon in this city.
did not take place, the reason, ii is said,
being a lack of a quorum. No date has
been set Tor the meeting at which the d.
rectors are expected to raufy the action
of President Williams, who. on Tuesday,
bought the holdings Of Thomas f. Ryan
In the Seaboard and Roanoke and Raleigh
and CASTOR Roads
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21
A DIpIomaltIc Reply.

London, Feb. 2o.-Answer'ng a mem
orial OF the international Arbi raticn ard
Peace Association. Lord Salisbury sec
retary writes that he has been directed to
say that II Hs Maj j-sty's government con-
slders the British forces IN China have
not exhibited any severity IN excess OF
that rendered necessary by the atrocious
proceedings Of the Chinese government"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-21

Report 20 This Eject Prevents
Trouble at winfield

Winfield, Kan, Feb. 2O.-Noon to-day
was the time set by the crusaders for the
jointists to close their places on pain OF
having them demolished. The temperance
people, however. accepted a report Of
Mayor Albright and committee Of busi-
ness men that all had quit business and
issued a statement that hostilities would
cease until II could be seen whether che
Mayor would keep the joints closed. II
avoided.