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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
DWARF VISITS THE PRESIDENT.
sonora Da Cenda "Chiquita'C Is N
Great Admirer of Mr.. Mckinley.

sonora Dn Cendh "Chtqufta"D Is N
Great Admirer of Mr.. Mckinley.
From the New York Times.
Washington, Feb. 13.-Senora Espirito
Da Cenda better known as "Chiquita."
which means little" visited the Presi-
dent to-day in company with Mr.. Macken-
zie. She is one of the smallest human
beings in the world. and is said to be
the smallest perfectly developed person
living. She is visiting in this country,
and will leave here in a few days for
Cuba. She Is a great admirer of the
President. and Secretary Cortelyou ar
ranged for her to visit him. She is 81
years old, but is Just two feet In hight,
and weighs only twenty-seven pounds.
For her visit to Mr.. Mckinley Chiquita
had special dress made, and wore all
the diamonds she owns. Her dress was OF
panne silk and satin. and she had an
opera cloak OF the richest embroidered
satin. Mr.. Mackenzie carried her IN his
arms up the steps and down again.
When Chquita saw the President she
bowed gracefully and said
II want TO thank you. MIR. President. for
what you have done for my people. You
know I am a thorough Cuban. and can ap-
preciate oil that has been done for US"
The President grasped her hand ana
answered:
That IL a nice little speech. one OF the
most welcome ] ever received"
The President then took from the lapel
OF his coat the pink carnation that he
had been wearing. ana pinned Il uppt
the dress OF tho little Cuban She ey-
pressed the greatest appreciation Of tails
courtesy
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
A SPLENDID SUCCESS.
Pensacola Carnival Parade Bril-
liant Pageant.

Pensacola. Fla, Feb. 19-Pensacola 5
Mardi Gras carnival was splendid sue.
cess. In the mystic parade tonight there
were twelve deliberately designed, ihumi-
mated floats, which, together with the va
rous mystic crews, mounted and on foot
made quite brilliant pageant The coro.
nation ball. now in progress, surpasses IN
grandeur anything of the kind ever I'M
dertaken. The King of the Carniavl is j
Ernest Baars. The Queen is Nellie NAL
lory, niece of Senator S. r. Mallory.
Gov. W. S. Jennings and STAFF paid an
official visit to Secretary John ID. Long
and to Rear Admiral Norman H. Far
quhar to-day, and this afternoon the Gov
ernor and Mrs. Jennings held a pubic re-
ception at Hotel Escambia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
A MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.
WOnId-Be-ASsassin Appears to Have
Been O Woman.

waycross. Ga, Feb. 1o.-Tnformation
reaches here this morning that night be-
fore last some unknown party attempted
to take the life Of Mr.. Joe Walker. a
farmer near Upchurch. in this county.
Mr.. Walker was eating supper with his
family when ball was fired from the
outside. 1t passed within a few inches
OF his chin. burning his throat as It
whistled by.
He has no idea who the attempted as
s1ssin can be. on investigation a LADY,
track was found about the place where
the would-be murderer evidently stood.
Mr.. Walker Is very uneasy, az he fears a
return OF the party.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
THE ORDER GROWING.
Daughters of American Revolution
Make Good Showing.

Washington, Feb 19-Reports of a num-
Der of national officers of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution were sub
mtted to-day. 1t was announced that
there are now 567 organized chapters and
Il unorganized chapters. total increase
of 50. During the past year 1878 men,
bers have been admitted.
The treasurer general reported that dur
ing 1900 the net receipts of the current
fund were s50,161 and expenditures $34,36l.
The Continental Hall Fund was $50, 800.
The reports of state regents this after
noon showed that the general policy of
the chapters is to mark places of histori-
cal interest with suitable monuments.
motion was offered to send message
of coincidence to King Edward VII upon
the death of Queen Victoria, but it was
ruled out of order
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Augusta Apprentice Dead.

Augusta. Feb. 19-John Beard. an ep-
prentice in the Chronicle office, died at
an early hour this morning. at the city
hospital, where he had been operated on
for appendicitis He was 20 years old.
and had just completed his time and was
ebout to become a journeyman. He was
buried this afternoon In Graniteville, S. c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
RUN on A NATIONAL BANK.
Frightened DepOSitOrs Get In a
Panic ut Pfttsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 19.-False and I'M
founded rumors caused run on the Ger
man National Bank of Allegheny today,
during which SlSO000 was paid out to GER
tain frightened depositors. The excite
ment was intense, causing almost panic
and giving the police all they could dc
to prevent an outbreak. In the crush
around the institution one woman. Mrs.
Mary FOCAL, was seriously bruised and
injured internally. This bank is one of
the most reliable i'm the city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Rifle Practice May Prove Fatal.

Augusta, Feb 19.-Theresa Redd, a ne
gro girl, 16 years old, lies in critical con-
dition at Lamar Hopsital She was shot
through the body with a Winchester rife
ball, which entered her back above the
left hip and came out Of her stomach
Theresa and her sister had gone in the
woods with Frank Hockey to practice with
a rife. 1t is claimed that she shooting
was accidental
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Eastern Mills Must CurtaiI.

Fall River, Mass. Feb. l9.-Following
close upon the break in prices of print
cloths. comes the report that the market
conditions are such that curtailment of
production, either Independently or in
common. by local mills. has become not
only possibility, but probability.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.

The District Attorney Up Against n
strong Combination.
New York, Feb. 19.-Behind closed doors,
Justice Jerome of the Court of Special
sessions, to-day held an examination of
some of the men held as witnesses as a
result of the poolroom raid which he and
District Attorney Philbin carried out yes
terday.
The district attorney is quoted as say
ing:
The people of New York have no idea
what 1 am bucking against l am up
against the strongest combination of
brains and wealth that ever existed in
this city for the purpose of evading the
laws"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
soudanese in n Fight.

Cairo, Feb 19.-A few days ago a quar-
rel occurred at Omdurman between mem
bers of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth
soudanese battalions at an entertainment
given by the latter. Five we're killed
and twenty wounded. There had been
III feeling between the battalions prior
to the entertainment
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
A SILK THREAD TRUST.

All of the Big Concerns to he Con-
soIidated.
Chicago, Feb. 19.-The Record to-mor-
row will say:
All of the big silk thread manufacturing
concerns in the United States are to be
consolidated, probably. March L The
money is to be furnished by the Coates
Thread Company, and an English corpor-
alton. backed by a capital stock of s6s-
100000 According to a Chicago manufac-
turer the syndicate's capitalization will
be $12 900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
SERVED EDWIN GOULD.
Amended Bill Filed in Suit of United
States Against the Goulds.

New Orleans, Feb. 19-Mr Edwin Gould
was served to-day with summons in
chancery. An amended bill was filed in
the United States Circuit Court yesterday
evening in the suit of the United States
versus the Texas and Pacific Railroad,
and all of the members of the Could fam
lily. including the Countess de Castellane.
A number of railroad land settlers, hav-
ing become aware of the presence of Mr..
Gould here, filed the amended bill, and
the papers were served this morning. Mr.
Gould had not arisen when the deputy
knocked at the door and served the sum-
mons He will now have to remain in the
city until a hearing has been fixed for
the case. The United States Attorney fill
ed the suit.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Beautiful weather at Mobile.

Mobile, Ala. Feb. 19.-Beautibul weather
and immense crowds marked the closing
day of the Mardi Gras festivities in Mo-
bile. Emperor of JOY Felix II and es-
cort arrived at noon and the keys OF the
city were delivered. Balls OF the Or
der of Myths and Infant Mystics con-
Guided the celebration tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
REPUBLICAN AS USUAL.
Spring Elections Held Throughout
Pennsylvania Yesterday.

Philadelphia, Feb. 19-The spring cleo
lions for municipal and other minor Of
fees were held throughout Pennsylvania
to-day. Only a light vote was cast Il
this city John w. Davidson was elected
receiver OF taxes. with the usual over
whelming Republican majority The Re.
publicans also elected state senator and
two assemblymen to mn vacancies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
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FOR CIVIL GOVERNMENT.
Senator spooner's Amendment Will
BE Added.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The sub-commit-
tee of the Senate Committee on Military
Affairs, having in charge the army APP
preparation bill, has agreed to add to the
bill Senator Spooner's amendment, pro-
viding for a civil government in the
Philippine archipelago. The committee
will restore the word judicial" eliminet-
ed from the amendment by the Philip
pine committee. thus giving the Presi-
dent explicit authority over the judicial
branch of the government.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
ROBBED AN AIMS BOX.
TbomasviIIe Thieves show No Re-
gard for Church or State.

Thomasville. Ga. Feb ls.-Sneak thieves
continue to get in their work in Thomas
Vile, this species Of crime having be-
come entirely too common. The aims
box in the Episcopal Church was broken
open and rifed Sunday afternoon, while
the combination lock boxes at the post
Office have been robbed repeatedly of late.
Mrs. Charles Schwarz OF Chicago gave
a luncheon yesterday afternoon. Tho
guests were from many states.
Mr. and Mrs. p. r. Lipscomb entertain
ed number of their friends at card
party at the Masury Hotel Friday eve
ming. There were music and refreshments
during the evening.
w. p. Grantham has been elected by the
City Council to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation OF Alderman Lewis.
The city Council has ordered sewer
laid on Madison street
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

Waycross Co. FEB. l9.-The citizens OF
Camden county are az work looking to
the erection Of suitable fair building
for the Camden County Agricultural So
clety. 10 be located al Woodbino. a total
81 MG7 has been subscribed Tor this pur-
pose and canyassing committee Is at
work on the matter now.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

Washington, Feb Ex-senator Gallinger
from the Senate Committee on Pensions
to-day reported a resolution authorizing
the committee to investigate the question
OF special pension legislation through a.
recess.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
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NEW ORLEANS CARNIV AL.
The Rex PGeant the Event of the
Day.

New Orleans, Feb. 19-Though to-day
opened with threatening weather. before
noon every cloud had disappeared from
the skies and a beautifully typical car
nival day resulted for the pageant OF his
majesty. Rex.
The event of the day was the glitterins
pageant of his majesty, Rex.
The Comus parade tonight represented
the grand operas, and by selecting such
subjects as Aida. Samson and Delilan,
Parsifal, Huguenoss and other famous
creations OF the music masters, wide
scope was afforded for Illustration and
ostume.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Mrs NntIon,s Quiet nav.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Carrie Ma.
ton passed quiet day In jail. She re.
fuses bail and Gays the Lord wishes heI
10 rest for a period.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Nominated Gear.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The President to-
day nominated George D. Gear of Hawaii
to be second judge OF the Circuit Court
of the First Circuit Of Hawaii. He is
the man who preferred the charges
against Delegate Wilcox.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Repri,aIs From BeIsium. Too.

London Feb eO-Tho Brussels CORE.
spondent OF the Morning Post says;
"Reprlsaia for Americas imposition Of
countervailing duty OF belgian sugar
are reported % Dc lmminentt
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
The Jewish women's Council.

New Orleans, Feb. 19-The Jewish
Women's Council visited the Touro In
Urinary and other places of interest to-
day, and at night viewed the Comus pa
rade from the Harmony Club balcony
Business sessions will be resumed to-Inor-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
TARIFF WAR NOT SERIOUS.
Says st. Petersburg Correspondent
Daily Mail

S"'S ~ EeteTSDuFB correspondent OF
Daily Mail.
London, Feb. 19.-"The tariff war with
America is not considered serious in Off
cial circles" says the ST. Petersburg cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, 'as it is
hoped that, before Russia begins reci-
procitive measures, the respective in
creases in duties will have counteracted
one another. For this reason Russia has
postponed making reprisa,s for fourteen
days. The raising of the duty on grain
would be of advantage TO Russia as
against Germany"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE.
Thomas r. Rynn to Represent Nor
gan-ROckefeIIer Interests.

Jersey City, n. j., Feb. 19-IAt the an
nual meeting to-day Of the American
Steel and Wire Company the two new
directors elected were Thomas F. Ryan
and H. Clay Pierce of ST. Louis. 1t is
assumed that Mr.. Ryan represents the
Morgan Rockefeller interests.
A resolution to ratify the purchase of
the American Steamship Company for
S. $50, 900 was adopted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Depew
has reported favorably from the Commit
toe on Expostions the House bill for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition at ST.
Louis. There was no amendment
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
'merIcnn schooner leaking.

muda. Feb. la.-The American
Il, '"ner Jose Olaverri. from Charleston
'e" York put In this place to-day
'' ietky condition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20

,, .nlngion. Feb. 20 The House Com
IA on Judiciary has favorahly report
t.. pm raufying the agreement be-
i.... Nlfsinia ang Tennessee 0n their
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
Call for National Banks.

Washington, Feb. 1e.-The Controller
Of the Currency this morning issued a
call for the condition of national banks
as of Feb. 5.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
CAPT. N. NJ. DYER RETIRED.
commanded Cruiser baltimore M
ManiIn Uny.

"'shlngton, Feb. 19.-Capt. Nehemia NJ
-''f who commanded the cruiser Balti-
.'0 during the battle Of Manila Bay
','E j. 1888. was placed on the retired list
n ."e navy to-day by operation of law,
UT count OF age.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
FOR POST EXCHANGES.
To supply Places of Canteen for En-
listed Men.

Washington, Feb. 19-An amendment
to the army appropriation bill was to-
day introduced in the Senate by Mr.. Gal
linger, appropriating $4,000. which is to
be applied to fitting out the post ex-
changes so as to make them take the
place of the army canteens. The amend
ment provides for gardens, purchase OF
food not in the regular rations, books,
stationery, gymnastic appliances, etc,
the improvements to be equally distrib-
uted among enlisted men.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
NEW HAVEN's FATAL FIRE.
"onies of Four Firemen Recovered
From Factory Rufns.

New Haven, Conn, Feb 19.-The search
Tor bodies in the ruins of the old Judson
king House, which was burned shortly
az Midnight, was continued for hours
after the flames were extinguished. result
ing IN the finding of the mangled bodies
fallen wall. '''''~ u '''e
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
mr. 1.eorvc a. I(irbv Dend

Raleigh, n. c., Feb. 19.-Dr. George L.
Kirby. superintendent OF the state hos
pital. died here tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
TO INVESTIGATE DowIE,s BANK.
hut Dowie Says Legislators VIII Not
Be Permitted to Enter.

Be Permitted to Enter.
Springfield, Ill. Feb. IA resolution
was adopted to-day by the Lower House
or the Illinois Legislature providing for
the appointment of committee of five
20 investigate the Zion City Bank of Chi
cego, to protect depositors, on account of
recent real estate investments by the
bank.
hlcago, Feb. 19.-John Alexander Dow.
ie SAID this afternoon that the State Leg
stature will not be allowed to enter the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
A MONUMENT TO PULASKI.
Polish Citizens of Toledo want Gov
eminent 10 Erect One.

Toledo. O.. Feb. 1.-Two thousand Po-
lish citizens Of this city have signed a
petition asking for a federal appropria-
ton for the erection of a monument to
the memory of Count Casimir Pulaski.
the great Polish patriot. who was killed
In Savannah Oct. s. 1779. while lighting
for the liberties of the colonies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-02-20
BURGLARY AT sWAINsBoRO.
The POstOffice and Express Office En-.
tered and Robbed.

Swainsboro, Ca, Feb. 19.-Some one
burglarized the postoffice and the express
office at this place last night Just what
amount the thief secured cannot be
learned. The amount, however, will not
amount to more than $50, about $50 of
which was in jewelry. The entrance
was effected through a window.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-07-21
VERY THIN SPORT.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July Pot
mixed wrestling match between pugtl*
lists Tom Sharkey and Peter Maherl
which came off at the ball ground q
the Philadelphia American League CLUB
this afternoon, resulted in draw.
Neither man showed that he possesses
great knowledge OF the wrestling game
Sbarkey won the first bout-a catch-as-
-can--with half Nelson IN seven
minutes ten seconds. In the SECOND
bout--collar and elbow-Peter showed
that he knew something about the usa
az his legs sending Sharkey to the
mat three times in rapid successlons
getting the fall in the third attempt ~
Two minutes and twenty-five seconds.
The third and what was to have been
the concluding fall, was at the Graeco.s
Roman style. They pulled and hauled
away at each other for the prescribed
twenty minutes. at the expiration o.
which. neither man having secured q
fall Referee Hermann Wcln declared
lie contest draw. About 600 persons
we're in attendance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-07-21

The stealing OF Don Smiths Columbia
racer was certainly a smooth piece OF
work. Nothing has been heard from
II, although the police officers of all
the nearby towns were notified. Il has
probably gone over the State line,
joining ihlllman's Monarch tandem and
Henry Mohlkes ehainless Columbia.
cycling party OF five couples are
spending the. day with Mine Host
Unarnock. OF I.awsons Hotel. In that
quaint little burg, West Alexander.
Pa. The return trip will be made by
moonlight.
The moon this week Will be some
thing rich, all the reads are In ex-
cellent shape. and evening riding In the
country viii be deservedly popular. A
very popular run with local riders Is up
the Liberty pike to the big elm near the
Bethany fork, the easy grade of this
road allows the use of coasters on the
return trip.
Never In the history of cycling has
the sport been so dead In this city
When bicycle parade With attractive
prizes hung up, fails to interest more
tran twenty-edd contestants. there IL
surely falling down somewhere.
The Rough Riders juniors win give
their third annual ten mile road race
over the Y. NJ G. A. course on Tues
day evening, July Both, The prize list
promises to ontshine the recent Carni-
val selection of prizes
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-07-21

In every direction on the sea Of cycling
are to be noticed the ripples that indi-
cate the coming of the wave OF popularity
for motor bicycles The fact that there
were sixteen Of this type Of wheel in the
big century run on Long Island on June
Is was much commented upon. Many
weary pedal pnshers coveted the putting
wheels that passed them with no effort
on the part Of the rider and covetousness
is the mother OF acquisition. The i'm
preston made upon casual observers by
motor bicycles also is significant. Az yet
they attract almost as much gaping at
tention as did the first BICYCLES. The by
ISLANDERS stare at passing machine and
often are heard to remark: Now. that is
what l would like to have" On last
Sunday the first motor bicycle with a
woman on it was seen on the Coney
Island cycle path. 1t was a tandem dia-
rnond frame, and the woman was on the
front seat. As II passed group OF horse
men one OF them was heard to say:
There! That is something sensible. So
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-07-21
Alley Notes.
Only three more weeks.

1 three
| o"' -, aa.s to
| ne iiiici oon ~ ), ~ dav
| All Aiihe h'eo.'"e -. -,
The Singers sWiped TIE are ruh''"'
ers. -, .no
The Columbus were druppeu NY .p'
Low Dutch.
| the alley rams were asaih "o'h'"
| overtime last week.
| Big doin's at the koDbe's hTp
down the river to-day.
The Rough Riders Will have pas-
kct picnic with their femals triehis TO-
| day.
| Kenny has an awiui sore hhsei. All
operation may be necessary.
What an awful drop That MICA ana
Gust Norteman took last wceh.
hatcher had lovely Jag On 'as'
Tuesday night. II was his pay day.
Puggie Vogt was in the game last
week for the first time this summer.
Balzer and Danny Cochran ana we'll
They should bowl oftenef.
A high old time at the Big Snow
camp to-day. The secretary Will be
! guest.
The Detweiler and Hofmeister Or
chestra performed on the alleys last
Monday.
Steve has dropped the name of Net
tor and substituted Confetti instead.
Bill Arndt certainly is failure At u
bowler. He blames 1t on being bow
legged.
Captain Norteman and pet%eicr
certainly had the pin boys jumping
around in great shape.
Rahr offers a liberal reward for in
formation leading to the recovery of
his parrot and his little dog. Dad
Captain Habig intends having his
Columbia boys bowl in shrtwaists
hereafter. Porter had his on last
week.
Our friend Plankey has lost the job
-of carrying Balzer's umbrella and
oyercoaf. Dick Jahnke now has his
lob.
Mike Sweeney. the Pick Swinger.
Blast Furnace Clerk, Poet, Would-bc
Bowler. etc, was again benched last