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The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
THE LEAvENwoRTH HORROR.


When negro was burned TO death at
Palmetto in this state and another was
lynched in the same manner at Tyler.
Tex. for crimes of the most heinous char
acter the Northern people were sure that
nothing so barbarous could occur in
Northern state. The Northern papers not
only condemned these lynchings. but they
were free in expressing the opinion that
the people of the South occupied a lower
plane of civilization than those of the
North-that. in fact they were pretty
close to the line of savagery.
We have always contended. and still
contend, that the people of the North
have no more respect for the law than
those of the South and that they viii
deal as barbarously with a negro ac-
cused of an atrocious crime as the 3eo-
pie of the South. That there is ample
ground for this contention is evident from
the horrible tragedy at Leavenworth on
Tuesday afternoon.
Leavenworth is a city Of 10000 inhabi-
tants. 1t is one of the Oldest cities OF
the Middle West. Its population is com
posed largely of people from the North
Atlantic states and descendants OF peo-
pie of that section. 1t is therefore a
typical Northern city. What its people
would do in inhicting savage punishment
outside of the law-upon a criminal the
people of Boston or New York would
likely do.
In pointing out that under similar prov
ocation people of the North Will act
as inhumanly people of the South
there is no intention to excuse the Leav-
enworth people for their barbarity in
burning to death the negro, Fred Alexan-
der. The purpose is simply to remind
the Northern people that they have made
a mistake in assuming that it was i'm
possible for such a thing as burning a hui
man being alive to occur in a Northern
state.
The account of the Leavenworth lynch
ing says that at least 5000 people wit
messed the burning of the victim. That
was more than third of the popula lion
Of the entire city. And it does not APP
pear that single citizen raised his pro-
test against the awful crime. Even the
sheriff and his deputies-the sheriff who
is so strongly condemned by the Gov
ernor of the state-seem to have made
but little effort to protect the prisoner
from the mob And the fact is not to
be overlooked that it has never been con-
clusively shown that the negro was guilty
of the worse of the two offenses of which
he was accused.
1t will be recalled that Sam Hose, who
was burned at the stake i'm this state,
near the village of Palmetto, was guilty
beyond a doubt of two of the very worst
crimes known. STILL at his lynching
there was not such a multitude as there
was at that of the negro Alexander and
the exhibitions of savagery were no
greater.
Such lynchings are to be profoundly de-
plored The effect of them is bad. They
do not deter others from committing
crimes and their tendency is to make
the people lawless. Punishment by the
law is far more fruitful of good results
than any punishment that can be inflicted
outside of the law.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

1t is a foregone conclusion that the ma
val station will be removed from Port
Royal to Charleston. There does not
seem therefore to be any good reason for
commenting further upon the matter. The
Secretary of the Navy has ell the au-
thority he needs for purchasing the neces-
sary ground for site, and there is an
appropriation for that purpose.
There is one point on which the ma
jority and the minority reports differ
however, to which it might be well to eau
attention-the minority report being sign
ed by only one member of the board of
naval officers appointed to consider the
question of moving the station. The point
is this: VIII it be possible to MAINTAIN
such a channel at the entrance of
Charlestons harbor as will permit the
passage of the largest vessels of the
navy? In regard to 1t Rear Admiral
Sumner, who signs the minority report,
says:
1T remains to be seen whether the
scheme now being worked out at Charles
ton to get rid of a shoal at the sea ends
of the jettes will meet with any success
or not. My impression is that there has
always been a bar at the sea ends of the
jetties, as they have been run out, and
that there always will be one unless the
jetties are run very much farther out
say or 5 miles-into much deeper water.
/ fail to see the special advantage to be
gained by having a much deeper channel
between the ietties than that which OBJ
tains for a long distance out from their
sea ends. 1t is assuming too much, |
think, to say that with the new dredge, to
be delivered in about ten months, there
will probably be no difficulty in rapidly
completing the channel to the depth and
width intended viz, 26 feet deep
and SEQ feet wide Also, am
not prepared to convey an idea that
the channel, once completed, will be
maintained with little difficulty, and will
afford an entirely safe and commodious
entrance for the heaviest vessels of war
even with an extension of the jetties to
projected in the entrance channel is sue
cessfully completed. Charleston will in
this respect be much superior to Port
Royal +"
The chances are. of course, that the
report of the majority of the board on
this point is right. The means for deep
ening ocean bars are far superior now to
those of a quarter of a century ago.
Still, the question of keeping the en-
trance of the bar open to the required
depth should be given very careful con-
sideration by Congress before that body
makes an appropriation for the necessary
buildings and dry dock at Charleston.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

The Philadelphia Times prints an inter-
esting story from Ohio. A woman whose
husband got drunk and threatened to
shoot her, defended herself by selling a
leather watch-guard which he wore about
his neck and pulling it so hard and long
that she strangled him. The husband
was or had been. a soldier in the Philip
pines, and the bereaved widow promptly
applied for a pension, which has just been
granted her. she is to receive IS a
month from a grateful government" says
the Times. "for having done one of its
cavalrymen to death" Commenting fur
Their the Times says: almost anything
is possible under our liberal pension sys-
TEN. but it really would be interesting to
know the classification under which this
very queer pension is allowed. Probably
the man died from disease contracted in
the service. That is he got drunk while
in the service and his drunkenness was
the reason that his wife strangled him.
Besides, he was an Ohio man, and she is
an Ohio woman"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

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The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

A lot of nonsense has lately found its
way into the newspapers respecting the
planet Mars and the probability of soon
opening up communication between it
and the earth. Tesla noticed some pc
GUITAR phenomena about his electrical in
struments on Pixies Peak. and reached
the conclusion that Mars was sending us
telegraphic messages He will build an
instrument, he says TO take the mes
sages. FGammarion, the Frenchman, is
sure nashlight signals to Mars are feas-
ible. Recently the Lowell observatory
in Arizona reported an unaccustomed
shaft of light on certain part of the
planet which lasted for seventy minutes,
and at once some of the scientific sharps
said it was a signal In the dlspa ches
Of yesterday Prof. Pickering put an end
to such yarns, as far as Harvard is con-
cerned. He said the light was inexplic-
able. and that there was all there was to
il: nor was there any means OF knowing
anything further. AS against the sem
sationalists, Prof. Simon Newcomb.
speaking for science, denies that we have
any right whatever 10 suppose that Mars
is inhabited He has demonstrated that
the notion that there were canals on the
planet is erroneous II has been the the
DRY that where there was moisture and
heat there would be animal hfe, ana ii
has been assumed that the evolution on
Mars had gone Co such length as to pro-
duce a civilization approximately equal
70 our own ana possibly a little in adj
vance Of it, But that is all theory. There
is nothing positive in proof Of IT, SO far
as our knowledge goes, we of the earth
are the only living creatures in the uni
verse.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Senator Tillman complains, according
to the Chicago Record, that the people
out West cannot sing Dixie" He heard
them try Il at two banquets, and on both
occasions they were barely able to get
through the first verse. The Senator says
they do not sing America much better
The star Spangled Banner" he says Is
entirely beyond them. Nobody can sing
IL, and he thinks there ought TO be a
law passed requiring people to learn both
words and music OF the national air
Here. then. Is an opportunity for a TIL
man presidential boom four years hence,
upon "A novel and harmonious platform.
Lci the South carolinlan trade his pltch-
fork for ~ tuning fork. ana lead a ma.
tlonal political singing class. Thus he
would be able to beat time, II nothing
else
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

The Atlanta Journal says: "a broad
smile Eliminates the handsome face of
Savannah 1t is natural and becoming
smile aud Savannah has right to wear it.
THE provocation of the smile is the fact
that Savannah led all the cities of the
United States and Canada last year in
the matter of increase of bank clearances.
1t was great business year and nearly all
Of our cities showed an increase of bank
clearances, some of them to a remarkable
extent but Savannah beat them all, her
Increase over 1899 being us This growth
placed Savannah twenty-second in the lis
of commercial cities of the United States
Her bank cearances. which were $1SS, $40. -
64i In 1899, rose to S246S13, s39. fhis is
most remarkable increase and indicates
the rapidly growing Importance of the
Southern ports
I'VE congratulate Georgia's principal
port upon its magnificent showing and
predict for her continued progress and
prosperity
The Richmond Dispatch Dem) says:
Whether David B. Hill ever will be an
available presidential candidate or not we
do not know. Much depends upon his
cleverness. or lack Of clevernees. in deal
ing with Mr. Bryan, whose hold upon the
affection of his party is proof against dis.
aster and defeat. Yet we wish Mr.. Bryan
would take the advice of good friends ana
withdraw, Enthusiastically rather than de-
lay until those who used to approve his
every movement begin to murmur."
Tho Greenvile Is. CO Daily News
Dem) says: Wonder II the South Caro-
lima members in Congress voted for the
abolition Of the army canteen? one would
hardly think so. when their state is so
concerned in furnishing it's citizens VITA
an abundance of official booze Among tho
items Ia the $3.50 bin for expenses OF soil
diers 10 prevent lynchlngs last year We
find an item ior ouc-fourth of a barred OF
beef"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Mr.. A. II. Shaver has sold his paper,
The Argus at Dalton, Ga. and is now
looking for another location for paper.
He ought not to be long in finding what
he wants. Mr.. Shaver published one of
the very best weekly papers in the state
in fact, in some respects, it was the best
It's editorials were to the point, and time
ly, and it was always fun of news. Moth
ing in its territory that could be shaped
into news paragraph escaped it. We do
not know what Mr.. Shaver's plans for
the future are, but it is certain that if
he leaves Dalton that town will lose the
best newspaper man it ever had as a citi-
zen. No doubt Mr. Shaver will soon have
another paper. He wouldn't be happy
outside of newspaper work and he is
too good a newspaper man to abandon
work of that kind.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

For lightning changes in matrimonial
relations; a case reported from Pittston,
Pa, deserves the leather medal The
couple met one evening at s. AT 10 the
next morning they were married. At 8
that afternoon they quarreled and sepa-
rated. At 7SO the same evening they be-
came reconciled and reunited. And they
have lived happily ever afterward. 1t all
happened three days ago.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Senator Hanna is a versatile man Not
only is he a politician, ship owner, man.
ufaeturer, mine owner and director in
various concerns. but also a theater
owner and theatrical censor. He has a
theater in Cleveland in which no play is
permitted that is Objectionable to him
personally; nor does he allow the house
10 be opened for a Sunday performance
Of any kind except upon his written order
In each instance.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
The weather.

The indications for Georgia to-day are
for occasional rains, colder weather;
northwesterly winds, fresh to brisk on the
coast; and for Eastern Florida, &C
casional rains and colder weather in the
northern. fair in the southern portions,
southwest to northwest winds. fresh on
the coast
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

1t seems that in London they are still
living in the early days of the last CEN
tury A London cable says: 1.-THE large
with fog yesterday, and seven candles
were lighted on the chairman's table -
Maybe conservative old London will get
around to gas and electric lights during
the current hundred years.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

preparations for the wedding of young
MIR. Vanderbilt and Miss French the other
day was the fact, as appeared from the
marriage license. that both bridegroom
and bride We're ignorant OF the birth
places OF their respective mothers They
knew where their fathers were born, but
the spaces for replies respecting their
mothers birthplaces were left blank
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
The Quak0rS Are
Honest People.

The Quaker Herb
Tonic is not only a
blood purifier. but a
Blood Maker for
Fale, Weak and De-
bilitated people who
have not strength
nor blood. II acts as
a tonic, it regulates
digestion, cures dys-
pepsia and lends
strength and tone to
the nervous system.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Col. Quay, of Pennsylvania. is won
derful politician. There are few men who
would have recovered from so severe a
blow as that which he received at the
hands OF the last previous Legislature
and the Senate. A great many people in
Pennsylvania charge that Col Quay is
corrupt in his political methods. If he
is a majority OF the electors seem to
favor that kind Of politics.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Dr. Conan Doyle is writing another
Sherlock Holmes book. In his last
one of the series, it win be remembered
the astute Sherlock was made to pass in
his chips. DR.. Doyle will not attempt
to resurrect him, but will merely revert
to some hitherto unpublished events in
his remarkable career.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

II was a forceful address that ex-Gov
McCorkle, Of West Virginia. delivered he
fore The Ninteenth Century cub IN New
York the other night A pertinent query,
by the way, II, why should any body want
TO talk about twentieth century prob.
lens before a nineteenth century clubg
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Maximite throws a projectile through
seven inches of Harveyized steel armor
plate. The 'ites" are therefore ahead,
and it now devolves upon the 'izers" to
produce something better in their lire.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

It will interest newspaper readers ev-
crywherc 10 know that +. p. Dunno, the
DOGGY man has so far recovered from
bis long and severe attack Of pneumonia
as 10 leave The hospital.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
JOHN G. BUTLER,
DEALERS IN

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Paints, Oils and Glass, Sash, Doors,
Blinds and Builders Supplies, Plain and
Decorative Wall Paper. Foreign and Do.
mesie Clements, Lime. Plaster and Hair.
Sole Agent for Abestine Cold Water Paint.
20 Congress street, west. and 10 ST. Julian
street. west.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
DE SOTO HOTEL.

First-class accommodations for 500
guests Among the improvements the
past summer 50 new bath rooms were add
ed. Tourists find Savannah the most in
teresting city in the South. An ideal
winter resort. Special rates for families
remaining week or more. Tourists stop
ping at the De Soto may become asso-
ciate members of the Savannah Golf
Club
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

For Isle of Hope. Montgomery Thumb.
bolt. Cattle Park and West End
Daily except Sundays. Subject TO char.
without notice. avg"
ISLE OF HOPE.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12
WITNESS AGAINST WALKER
MT H. J. Allen Speaks of the Bird
 Shooting Contest.

Mir. II. J. Allen. financial agent of the United Verde Mining company. is in the city for the first time in more than half a year He will return to Je- rome tomorrow morning Mir. Allen has been following very closely the reports published in the Republican. the off, cial organ of the Walker Walker live bird shooting controversy, in which he has some feeling against County Treas urer Walker. and he therefore hopes that Dr. Walker may win, Mr. Allen says that be was not surprised to learn that J. F. Walker was charged with secretly slaughtering incubated quail in order to increase his score or that he had attempted to assiassinat t. his rival.
 MT. Alien was familiar with some of Mir. Walkers methods. He has q son about 15 years old who is wing shot of some repute a Jerome. He was down here about year ago and was in vited by Mir. Walker to engage in what was supposed to be d fair and friendly contest. They went down below the city into ground quite familiar to MT. Walker. but which the boy had never shot over before. MT. Walker sent the boy off into territory which he believed 10 be entirely devoid of birds. while he himself went into ground where he had to avoid stumbling over them. The result of the contest was that the boy lost the contest by only two birds.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12
RETURNED FROM LONDON
Judge Baxter of Agua Caliente Came
 Home Yesterday

Judge Frank Baxter of Agua Cali e:.te returned yesterday morning from a visit to Europe on which he set out about two months ago His journey was one purely of business. g cons!d- crable part oi which related to tine affairs of the sewerage company of this city. which is now in litigation. having been made a defendant in a suit brought by Henry Osbourne O'Hagan. a London capitalist. on behalf Of him self and other bond-hol1ers. There was q misunderstanding as to the number of bonds that had been issued and if was to straighten that matter out that Judge Baxter went to London He sue cceded in doing so to such an extent that it may be announced that however the pending case may result. the man aSement of the sewerage company will remain unchanged Tho manner in which this misunderstanding regard ing the bonds came about is an inter- esting. story. but it is not yet quite ripe for publication
 Judge Baxter had a very pleasant trip and his ret::rn was especially so. notwithstanding three days of severe weather. He came back on the St. Louis. and among his travelling com panions were Andrew Carnegie. Lord Pauncefote and Mme- Nordica. Judge Baxter's room mate was Winston Churchill -'-----rit the author of The Crisis" and he said that he never met moro pleasant and Interesting gentleman.
 Regarding the BOer war sentiment in England. Judge Baxter said that it could not well he understood in this country from information gathered from teleg.r4 phic news and he reading Of the English journals which are re- ceived here The mass of the people have grown luke warm regarding the war. anu there is an increasing senti- ment against any further pursuit of game which is not worth the candle. The original sentiment of pride which was so prevalent a year ago has died out and the people mass take very little interest in the small victories re-
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12

Queen of Queens-Mermaid Washing Powder.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12

ported by Lord Kitchener and decline to be enthused by them any longer. On the other hand the frequent and surprising Beer successes add to the feeling against the war office. The re- tirement Of General Butler is generally regarded as a bad move on the part of the government on account of his vigorous criticism of it's course. \ very large part Of the English people had previously held the views ex- TresSed by General Butler. The re- tirement of Butler destroyed the last Vestige of confidence felt in tSe war office and there i- no doubt that the present feeling will find expression in a change of government.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12
HAD 800 INNOCENT STAMPS.
Arrest May Lead to Detection of Chi
 cago Postoffice Thieves.

Pittsburg. Pa. Nov 11.-City De tective James Eagan made an arrest this morning that may lead to the de tection of those who robbed the Chi cago postofiice. The man under arres [ is Harry Jones. who says that he is from Monessen- When taken to the central police station there were 501 two-cent stamps found on him. In addition to this the detectives found on him glass cutters and small chisels that are used by burglars. There were also q number of small tickets that are placed in the hats of passengers while on railroad trains. There were also
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12
ADJUSTMENTS

The Ruble theater company opened q weeks engagement at the Doris opera house last night by presenting Mark F.. Swans latest comedy drama in four acts. The Princess of Patches-" Never before in the history of popular priced attractions at this house has been attempted The sage settings in all of the acts. but particularly in the second act. showing the magnolias on the coionels southern plantation. were simply gorgeous. making one believs ater. New York. witnessing a metro themselves it would seem great in justice to all if the writer were to men, ton any one as being better than the rest. Miss Slemmons, the company's leading lady, is an actress of great ability, possessing a sweet. well modu- lated voice and personal charm anI magnetism that completely captivated the entire audience. As the princess she gave the part a distinct charm which was due to her own personality. She is certainly one of the most charm ing little women seen in Phoenix in q long time. Mir. Mcdonald. as the bluff old southern colonel was delightful
 ne was always the bluff old southern CT. sometimes joyous. cross. fierce, yielding. and at all times lovable. MT. Waldrip as the colonel's nephew was the polished scoundrel to perfection and he could not have played the part better. Miss Bond and Miss Lester gave their parts close attention and
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12

A. W. EDWARDS. secretary.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the an nual meeting of the stockholders of the Arizona Publishing company will be held at it's office in Phoenix, Ariz., on Monday. November 18th, at 10 o'clock a. m.. for the purpose of elect ing board of directors for the en- suing year and the transaction of such other business as may be necessary.
 G. w. VICKERS.
 President. A. W. EDWARDS. Secretary.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12
SUIT HOUSE
Telehone 2S1

each won well merited applause. MT. Sharpley. as Weary Waggles. was as ra agged and as happy as anyone could have wished and everyone was delight cd with him. Space forbids mentionins the rest individually. but they are all really entitled to it. The stamp of ap- proVaT has been put on the Ruble com pany by the people of Phoenix. as they are certainly the best that we have seen here in long time.
Arizona republican., 1901-11-12
NEW ENLARGEMENT.

The Capitol Chop House is now under a new management. which will conduct the place as a first-class oyster and chop house. also serving regular dinner bills.