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The suburban citizen., 1901-08-10
Georgin,s elant sycamore Tree.

Dougherty County now lays claim to
the champion big tree of Georgia. 1t
was discovered several weeks ago by
employees of a lumber company who
were engaged in cutting timber. 1t
rcars its head from amid thick
swamp where hardwood trees abound,
and to this is due the fact that it was
not discovered sooner.
This giant of the swamp is a syca-
more. 1t is on little knoll, and eX.
cept in seasons when a great deal Of
rain has fallen its trunk is not reached
by water. A foot from the ground
its trunk is forty-four feet in circum-
ference. For twenty feet above the
ground the body of the great tree Is
round and symmetrical, but at that
point it branches into four sections
any one of which would make a giant
tree if standing alone. The four arms
Of the big sycamore do not spread out
as would seem natural, but reach
skyward, almost perpendlcularly. The
tree is pronounced by all who have
seen it a curiosity and places "in the
shade" all the known trees in Georgia.
Atlanta Constitution.
The suburban citizen., 1901-08-10
Bettsr Road Arc Needed.

American roads must improve great
ly before this country can hope to
match French feats with hOrseess We.
hicles. Some day we shall have high.
ways such as are enjoyed In France.
Then there win be great race records
for automobiles on this side Of the
Atlantic c.-Cleveland Leader.
The suburban citizen., 1901-08-10
rhe rIruros of Antomobillsm

The latest official statistics Of France
show that our sister republic regis
tered 1882 motorcycles during the
year 1900 Qncluding motor bicycles,
tricycles and quadricycles) and 52S6
automobile vehicles. The latter figure
shows an increase of 3614 over 1899,
when the total was 1872. Compared
with the population of France this
shows that there Is only one automo-
bile for each 1874 ordinary bicycles for
the number of registered bicycles in
1900 was 975,S7S as against S38,S56 in
1899, a gain of 1874 On the other
hand It is curious to note that the
number Of tandems falls below that Of
automobiles, the total number Of the
"twicers" reaching only 5166 1t is
suspected, however. that all tandems
may not be registered, because the
owner Of a tandem usually owns one
or two bicycles also, and may escape
taxation by transferring his registra-
tlon badge from the bicycle to the
tandem when going out with the lat
ter,
The suburban citizen., 1901-08-10

The Governments equipment for
branding horses is complete. AS a
herd is to be branded 1t is driven to
Il lot adjoining the immense stables.
The fences run in a semi-circle and
gradually approach each other until
Il lane is formed just wide enough to
accommodate one horse. The lane IL
made of heavy timber and as the
horses enter it sticks Of timber are
run i'm front OF their forelegs through
apertures built for the purpose. and
again at their hips. The untamed
Western range horses rear and endeav.
or to plunge Even when thus fast
ened it is impossible to brand them
on the jaw unless their heads are fast
ened with halters.
! On inspection days the officer in
charge is in the heydey of his glory.
The horses are inspected at the Guy
ton q Harrington stables in town. All
that part of town in the vicinity Of the
stables is practically under martial
law. Nobody is permitted to come
near the animals which are to be
passed upon. The commanding officer
is a more or less petulant person, who
creates the impression that he labors
under the constant fear of a BOer spy
playing the role of Clinton County
citizen.
All the branding and vaccinating is
done at the hospital farms, northeast
| % A I, oil or
| the jaw, shoulders or hips denotes
the grade of the animal, while the hoof
is branded to indicate whether the
animal is intended for the mounted
infantry, yeomanry or cavalry The
horses are vaccnated. their tails are
bObbed and the animals are ready for
shipment to New Orleans.
If 10000 horses a month are shipped
from I.athrop the present average, the
cost to the British Government for
horses alone would be approximately
! $12,000OO0. To feed 5000 horses and
mules, which is about the average of
the stock kept on. hand which has
been inspected, adds S365,000 more
for this item. Clinton County farmers
have disposed of $4,000 worth Of
land and negotiations are pending for
almost as much more. rhe amount
spent for the rent Of pastures cannot
be ascertained, but it reaches n hand
some figure. But despite its prosperi-
ty the citizens of LathrOp, every one
of whom claims to be an expert judge
of horses, expresses his contempt
whenever the opportunity presents it.
self, and frequently when it doesn't,
for the kind of horses the British Gov
ernment is buying. IF was a soldier
mounted on one of those horses" said
Lathrop judge Of horsefesh point
ing to herd from Wyoming, "and the
Beers would get after me 1 would dis
mount and take to my heels. would
stand a better chance of getting
away"
You haven't got any kick coming
said his neighbor, we're exchanging
all our poor horses for good British
gold kansas City Star
The suburban citizen., 1901-08-10
Improve Country and TOwn,

One of the essentials in this life is a
good road from the farm to the mar
ket. The product of the farm can be
marketed at a lower cost This means
that you can buy more for your mon
ey. 1t saves your live stock, The
farmer need not send up the country
for so many horses and mules. One
horse can draw more on good road
than two can ION a bad road Good
roads and street sprinkling improve
the county and town.
The suburban citizen., 1901-08-10
England,s Utlllzed Acres.

The agricultural returns of 1900,
just issued, show that the decline of
British agriculture still pursues its
painful course. The area under corn
crops in Great Britain, which a gen
Grafton ago, in 1870. was 0,54S,000
acres, has fallen to 7,335,000 acres;
that is to say, it is less by one-quarter
than it was then. The area under
green crops has also fallen almost as
heavily while only the acreage laid
down in grass and clover shows an in
crease. In horses, cattle, sheep and
pigs there Is a slight advance in the
period, but not such as to keep pace
with the increase in population or to
compensate for the diminished corn
production Daily Mail.
The public houses of London, If set
side by side, would reach a distance
Of something like seventy-slX miles.
The suburban citizen., 1901-08-10

Any vocal teacher will tell you that
there is a vast difference between
running the scales and operating a
weighing machine.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
NEW PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT.
Secretary of War VIII still Be I'm
Charge of Affairs.

Washington, April S.-The cable from
Manila regarding the establishment of
civil government is in accord with infor-
nation already made public here that the
rev Philippine government will be estab-
lshed about July 1. The Philippine Com
mission during its trip through the ISL
ards devoted primarily to the establish
ment of civil governments, has been
hard at work preparing a plan of gov
ernment for the islands as a whole.
Immediately upon the passage of the
army appropriation bill the entire Spoon
er amendment was cabled to the Taft
Commission and the commission was di
1ected to prepare plan for government
in accordance with the law. This plan
has not yet been completed, but it is ex-
pected to be about the time of the return
of the commission to Manila and it will
he cabled here for approval or amend
Eent. There has been considerable cor
respondence upon the subject since the
adjournment of Congress and free ex-
change of views by cable as 20 the best
form of government and how it shall b.
operated. The civil government proposed
will not be very elaborate, but sufficient
to meet the present requirements.
Judge Taft, it is understood, is to be
the governor of the islands, but it will
be necessary to have some one in Wash
ington to act as the medium of commune
cation between the President and the gov
ernor. There will be great deal of busi-
ness with which the President cannot
burden himself. and some cabinet officer
will be selected to have charge of the
Philippines, as well as other insular af-
fairs.
Authority over the islands probably will
be exercised by the President through
Secretary Root, as the Secretary already
is familiar with most everything that
pertains to the governmental machinery
of the islands More than this, the law
specifically asserts that military, as well
as civil and judicial powers shall be ex-
ercised in the islands, and it is not be-
lieved feasible to divide the responsible
ity, as for many years to come there
must no doubt be joint action by the
civil and military, authorities, and for
the present at least they must be closely
allied.
The fact that the actual control of the
islands will remain i'm the War Depart
ment does not mean that Gov. Taft will
have his power curtailed. Necessarily.
the President will remain the court Of
last resort for everything relating to the
islands, but the Governor and his coun-
Gil will exercise the broadest authority,
and much that has heretofore been sub
mitted to Washington for determinations
by the military governor general and the
Taft Commission is expected to be settled
by the Governor, council and the legis-
lative assembly, should one be thought
necessary. The general belief expressed
here is that the Governor and council
will be about all the government neces-
sary.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
PRES. LOUBET'S TRIP
HE RECEIVES AN OVATION ON THE
MEDITERRANEAN.
A VAST CROWD GREETS HIM.
UNCEASING CHEERS For PREsI-
DENT AND REPUBLIC.

Many Delegations Received with
smooth Words for AII-A1ways
Favored Tolerance Toward the
EpiscOpate, He Told the Clergy.
He Tells the Garrison That He Is
Proud of the Army-The visit to
Nice Merely Prelude to the More
Important Anair at TouIOn.
Nice April S.-President Loubet's visit
to the Mediterranean coast opened un-
Ger excellent auspices. The weather dur
ing the past few days was unusually
chilly, but 1t frightened to-day and sun
shine welcomed the Presidents S arrival ia
the morning.
"a vast concourse gathered early in the
morning to await President Loubet's ar
rival. The Presidents reception by the
spectators was most warm. The cheer
ing was unceasing for the President and
for the republic The usual receptions
were held at the prefecture. where the
consular. military, municipal and relig-
lous bodies, through their representatives,
delivered short addresses, which the
President replied to. The utterances on
both sides were without especial signih-
cance.
Replying to an address from dele
cation of the clergy. President Loubet
pointed out that he had always favored
tolerance toward the Eplscopate as he
believed they ought to be a stanch aux
ilisry of the government in effecting the
union of all Frenchmen for the welfare
of the country.
To an address delivered by Gen. Mazin-
ger, on behalf of the garrison, President
Loubet assured the delegation that the
government was proud of the army aud
knew the giant efforts it had made to be
ready for all eventuaities.
The Presidents visit to Nice is merely
prelude to the more important fetes at
Toulon where President Loubet will ar
rive Wednesday afternoon on board a
warship, being escorted from villfranche
by the French squadron.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
MUST NOT Be EXCESSIVE.
Corporations Issuing Stock to Pur-
chase Property Must Keep
Within Hounds

New York, April S.-Justice Dixon, at
Trenton, N J., to-day filed the opinion of
the Court of Errors and Appeals in the
case brought by minority stockholders of
the American Smelling and Refining
Company to enjoin the purchase of the
property of M. Guggenheim & Sons. This
opinion has been awaited with great in
terest by Corporation lawyers, as it is
considered most important as affecting
corporations in New Jersey.
The Importance of the opinion lies in
the construction placed by the court of
the 4Sth and 49th sections of the general
corporations act. Vice Chancellor Ste
vens held the court could not go beyond
the decision of the board of the direc-
tors as to the value of property to be
purchased by the issuing of stock. The
Court of Errors, on the contrary, holds
that it must be clearly shown that the
value of such property is at least rea-
sonably near the price to be paid and
that the action of the directors is subject
to review at the instance of any stock
holder who considers himself aggrieved.
The syllabus of Justice Dixon follows:
Under section 40 of our corporation
act, when an original issue of corporate
templated, it is the duty of the directors
to see that the real value, of the property
is at least equal to the face value of the
stock
Before an original issue of corporate
stock for property to be purchased takes
place, the bona fide judgment of the di-
rectoTs as to the value of the property,
while it is entitled to considerable weight,
is not conclusive but may be reviewed
at the instance of existing stockholders,
and if, on such review by court of
equity, the value of the property appears
to be less than the face value of the
stock, the issue should be restrained.
After stock has been issued as full
paid stock for property purchased, the
judgment of the directors as to the value
of the property becomes conclusive, in the
absence of actual fraud, in the transac-
ton, and such stock is not liable to any
further call.
IAN increase of corporate stock, voted
for by the Board of Direcaors and by the
requisite majority of stockholders, in or
der to issue such stock for property worth
less than the face value of the stock,
should be restrained at the instance of
dissenting stockholders
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
THAT GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT.
Senator McLaurin and Director Av-
Grill See President Mckinley
and Are Very Hopeful

Washington, April s.-Director General
Averill of the Charleston Exposition, ac-
companied by Senator McLaurin, had a
half hour interview with the President
this morning on the proposition to have a
government exhibit displayed at the Char
lesion Exposition.
You may say that we intend to have
a government exhibit at our exposition"
This confident statement was made by
General Averill before he left the White
House after his interview with the Presi-
dent. ut is impossible at this moment to
go into all the details which lead me to
express myself so emphatically ON the
subject, because there are certain matters
open for further consideration which pub
lie discussion at this time might not
benefit.
THE President expressed himself deeply
interested in the success of the Charles
ton Exposition and expressed a willing
mss to lend his assistance in having the
government property represented there
under certain conditions. Senator McL4au-
rim having opened up this question for
us, and having interested the President
and members of the cabinet in the enter
prise 1 am assured that we will be able
" SoApiy WIN any ldlE dili TedSOldDie
conditions which will enable us
to secure the government exhibit.
am not prepared at this
moment to discuss the subject of furnish
ing buildings and other requirements for
the cars, and transportation of the ex-
hibits.
There are details which are yet to be
considered. 1 expect to remain here two
or three days and with the assistance of
Senator McLaurin we will confer with
the various members of the cabinet in
terested and endeavor to reach conclu-
sion which will be acceptable to the
government as well as the managers of
the Charleston Exposition.
1T may be necessary for Senator Nc
Laurin and myself to go to Buffalo to
consult the officials of the Exposition
there relative to the transfer.
Under the present circumstances it
would not be wise to indulge in prema-
ture publication of our plans, but 1 am
safe in saying that we will surely have
a government exhibit at the Charleston
Exposition"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
SAVANNAH GA. TUESDAY. APRIL O. 1901

discord have not taken actual form. Yet
the dispatch received from Mr.. Squires.
the American charge d'affaires in the alb
sence of Minister Conger, appears to
have been quite explicit that the difficulty
had already made itself manifest 1t is
thought possible at the State Department
that the circumstances to which Mr..
Squlres refers occurred prior to the re-
celpt in Pekin of the last Russian note
and that the trouble may have been ad
Justed subsequently. The State Depart
ment maintains an attitude of doubt and
expectancy and is not yet prepared to ad-
NIT that there has been an interruption
of intercourse between the two countries
either limited or complete.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
BAIL ASKED FOR CARTER.
COurt-The Old Grounds Re-as-
serted with Few New Ones.

Washington, April S-A motion was
made in the United States Supreme Court
to-day by jeremiah Wilson for the adj
mission of Capt Oberlin NJ. Carter to bail.
Solicitor General Richards gave notice
that he would resist the motion on behalf
of the United States. and he was given
five days to prepare brief. Capt. Car
ter Is now serving a five-years' sentence
in the Leavenworth penitentiary for de-
frauding the government.
In his motion in Carter's behalf Mr..
Wilson set forth that Carter had paid his
fine of 5000 and had been dismissed
from the service; also that he had begun
habeas corpus proceedings to test the
validity OF the proceedings against him.
He also alleges impaired health and the
necessity of liberty in order to prepare
for his case. Afidavits of physicians
were filed to the effect that Garter is suf-
fering from nervous disorders, headache,
loss of memory. etc.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
He BUYS DIAMONDS
AGUINALDo SEEMS TO HAVE PLEN-
TY OF CASH
NATIVES DISTRUST HIM.
THEY SAY HE SHOULD BE SEVERE
LY PUNISHED.

He Has Not Vet Signed the Expected
Manifesto and Seems Very ReIuct-
ant to Do sO-The New Filipino
Government to Go Into Effect
About July Twill Be More Mill
tary Than dviI-A Belgian Com
victed
Manila, April S.-Gen. Macarthur says
ii is impossible to make statement con-
cerning Aguinaldo now.
1t is possible that Aguinaldo will soon
be removed from the Malacanang Palace
to large house, with pleasant grounds,
No, Sc General Solano street, a fashion,
able quarter of the city, beside the Pasig
river, which is being renovated and pre-
pared for occupancy.
Aguinaldo is purchasing diamonds and
other jewelry. He continues to receive
certain visitors, but newspaper correspon-
dents are excluded.
1t is said that the manifesto which Ag-
uinaldo has been preparing has not yet
been signed, and it is added that Aguinal-
do is reluctant to comply with the con-
ditions.
1t apearS that the majority OF the Fiji
pinos in Manila distrust Aguinaldo and
dislike to see him accorded special ia
vors. They say he ought to be severely
punished.
Gen. Sandico, a former member of
Aguinaldo's cabinet, has surrendered to
the American authorities at Cabanatuan
in the province of New Ecija. He has
a bad record and may be tried.
The trial of NJ. BriX Hoelterman, the
Belgian who was connected with the
Philippine Trading Company and whose
arrest on the charge of furnishing sup
plies to the insurgents was announced
Feb. 10, has been completed. The evil
dence of the Filipino colonel, Herrera,
who recently surrendered, clinched the
prosecution. The Colonel testified that
Hoelterman had furnished money and
rice supplies to the insurgents.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
CANNOT FIX PRICE OF GAS.
Illinois Appellate Court DIssOIves
Injunction of Lower Court Linn
iting Price of Gas.

Chicago, April S.-Judge Windes of the
Appellate Court to-day dissolved the in
junction recently granted by Judge Dunno
of the Circuit Court, restraining the Peo-
pies Gas Light and Coke Company from
charging more than 72 cents per 1000
cubic feet for heating or fuel gas. Judge
Windes held that the Circuit Court is
without power or jurisdiction TO deter
mine the rate which the gas company
should charge its customers for gas. The
injunction, which was granted about two
months ago, caused a great deal of COM
ment as it was held that it established
a precedent under which the rates
charged by all street railways, gas and
electric companies and big corporations
could be fixed by the municipal govern
ments.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
SERIOUS RIOT IN MEXICO.
Prominent Citizens Charged with
Revolution Taken Away From
Soldiers by Armed Mob

Laredo, Tex, April S.-Reliable reports
of a riot occurring yesterday at Lampas-
as Tex, a station on the Mexican Ma
tional Railroad. seventy miles distant.
have reached here. 1t appears that the
government of Mexico had been informed
of reported revolutionary occurrence at
that place and yesterday morning the mil
itary stationed there arrested four promi-
nent citizens. When they were taken to
the depot en- route to Monterey, a mob
headed by Francisco Maranjo, son of the
famous Cen Maranjo, appeared at the
depot In the excitement that followed
one of the prisoners escaped. AS soon as
the train left the leaders of the mob re-
paired to Gen. Maranjos castle, where
they are at present surrounded.
AS soon as the government heard of the
disturbance 500 soldiers from Monterey
were dispatched to the scene by special
train.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
THE NEW NAVAL STATION.
A Board TO he Appointed TO De-
wise Plans.

Washington, April s.-The Navy De-
partment will appoint board Of officers
to go to Charleston, S. c., and devise a
comprehensive plan for establishing the
new Atlantic naval station to be located
there. Admiral Endicott, chief of the bu-
reau of yards and docks. has closed the
arrangements for the purchase of land.
securing the Lawton tract for $4,000, or
about $500 an acre. This with other
tracts will give 425 acres for the new
station, beside 725 acres OF marsh land
in the vicinity The deeds are being
drawn, and when they are passed upon
by the law officers the board Of naval
officers will be named to devise plans. 1t
is expected that work will be actually
under way on the new buildings and
other features of the station by next
autumn.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-09
NEWS OF A CASUALTY.
But What Gen. ChaHee'S Dispatch
Contains Is Not Given Out.

Contains Is Not Given Out.
washington, April S.-A brief dispatch
from Gen. Chaffee, given out to-day, con-
Veyed news of a casualty. But it also
contained the asterisks which mark the
excision of matter regarded as not proper
lor publication. 1t is believed that the
"Ithheld portion of the dispatch refers to
the declination Of the other foreign mil
''ary commanders to reduce the number
u fortified posts and the strength of the
earrisons between Pekin and the sea to
lne modest proportions suggested by
0en' Chaffee. In this matter Gen. Chat
lee mas acted by direction Of his govern
Nien'' Tor there is a strong conviction
mere mat the Emperor, and his court will
''o' return to Pekn so long as the force
VI ioreign soldiers in the town and on the
route Is so numerous as to threaten his
sovereignty The strength of the garri-
sonS hXed by the foreign military COM
.',anaers is regarded as far in excess of
lumber that the Chinese govern
"'ent Is willing to tolerate.
~ hockhllIs advices to the State De-
p1i,ilient regarding the negotiations at
M AN are more hopeful in tone than they
,h1. d Week ago, but it is stin apparent
co., .He subject of indemnity is bound to
~ uHe .hHe mudh more time. This is owing
cesst' original difficulty, namely the ex-
eraa' demands of one at least of the
go. european Powers. A minimum.
tba @ oy one nation for indemnity to
at,.sH amount Of $7O,OOO,OOO with conditions
vo~,s tnat might swell IL to 500 600 OoO
POI, II allowed, leave all the other
sum -. N 'he aggregate about an equal
mir,.,os tos division between them. For the
,eobnteISs nave been assured by the best
nav al authority that Chinas ability to
sum ~ "'ghey Indemnity is limited TO the
a'ou' SZOO,O 900 or $3.50. 600 OO0.~