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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
GIRLS NARROWLY ESCAPE.
Employees of Corset Factory Are
Saved by Different Means.


Saved by Different Means.
Cleveland. O., Nov. PA fire that
started in the shoe store of N. o. Stone
& Co, 46 and 4S Euclid avenue. late
this afternoon, caused a. loss of $75,00O
to that firm, of which $4,000 is on
stock and $4,000 on the building. In
surance about 80 per cent. of that sum.
The jewelry establishment of Arnstein
Bros &, Mier, on the second floor of
the Stone block, lost $4,000; insurance
not stated. The upper stories were oc-
cupied by physicians, photographers
and other tenants
A corset factory owned by Mrs. Gra-
ham, employing about twenty girls.
was on the fifth floor. When the fire
broke out all the girls made a rush for
the fire escapes and ladders. The fire
spread so rapidly. however, that they
could not use the fire escapes, and
number of the girls were rescued by
firemen on ladders, while three of the
women, including Mrs. Graham, jump
ed from the fifty story into ret held
by the firemen below.
When taken to the hispital Miss Gra-
ham was found to have been fatally
hurt, her side have been crushed in,
spine fractured and an arm broken.
She died at the hospital tonight.
The entire building was a mass OF
wfeckage srss.t-.s
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
ENGLAND's COAST STORM.
Rain, Snow and Winds Endanger
Shipping in the Channel

London, Nov. 12.-Violent winds,
rains and snow storms are reported
from all the coasts of the United King
dom. A fierce gale is blowing in the
channel and mountainous seas are run
ming. No less than half a dozen small
vessel within sight of Dover are flying
signals of distress and the lifeboats
are vainly attempting to go to their
rescue.
A tremendous storm with torrents of
rain is sweeping the north of Britain
and ireland. There have been serious
floods in Yorkshire. Several of the
suburbs of Dublin are flooded and else
where in Ireland great damage has
been done by floods. Several fatal ac-
cidents have occurred, and railway
communication is delayed. In some
parts of the country the rain has con-
tinued for thirty-six hours. In the
Manchester district, although there has
been considerable damage, the floods
have been rather welcomed than other
wise, as the mills had long suffered
from the unusual drouth.
The gale is still raging undated to-
night along the coast. Reports con-
tinually arrive of shipping casualties,
and especially on the Northumberland
coast, where the storm is extremely
violent.
Three vessels were driven ashore to-
night at the entrance of the Tyne.
Four small vessels have been wrecked
in the vicinity of Sunderland and an
other has been wrecked off Hartlepool.
Altogether nine persons were drowned
in these disasters. The lighthouse on
Sunderland pier has been washed
away.
The gale in the Irish Channel is the
severest known for many years. Five
vessels have been wrecked in Kingston
harbor, which is strewn with wreck
age.
The mail boat Nord, which started
from Dover for Calais at 1880 last
night ran down the lightship of the
works of the new Dover pier. The crew
were drowned.
1t is reported in Dover that sixteen
persons went down with the lightship.
The Nord has gone ashore at the Fore
land, but her passengers are said to be
safe
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
CUBAN POSTAL REFORMS.
Expenses of Havana ONCE Less Than
Half Despite improvements.


Half Despite improvements.
Washington, Nov. 12.-Postal con-
ditions in Cuba and needed reforms in
bonding postofiice officials and employees
generally are discussed in addition to
routine matters in the annual report
of ]. L. Bristow, fourth assistant post
master general. The report says the
Cuban postal revenue have increased
1889 per cent.
Many expenditures were necessita-
ted" the report says, because of un-
wise contracts that have been entered
into by those in charge of the postal
service of the island during, the pre-
ceding fiscal year and which could not
be abrogated. The increase in reve-
nues is not due to an increase in the
postal business, but to a proper ac-
counting for moneys received"
The expenses ~of the Havana office
have been reduced from $130,260 per
annum to less than 100000, despite
great improvements effected.
At the close of the fiscal year there
were 76,945 postoffices in the United
States, of which 72.429 were of the
fourth class.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Bottom Land Farmers Fighting
Hard TO Save Their Homes.

Hard TO Save Their Homes.
St. Louis, Nov. 12.-According to
dispatches received here forest fires
are raging in the vicinity of Red Bud
and Alto Pass, Ills, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
and Sedgwick, Ark. North OF Red
Bud the woods along the Black Creek
and Richland Creek bottoms are on
fire and the farmers are fighting hard
to save their homes.
Farm property in the vicinity OF
Alto Pass. ILL.,, is in great danger from
forest fires, which are raging in the
timber west and south of there. The
fire is burning within half a mile OF
town and a terrific gale is blowing.
Forest fires have broken out south OF
Poplar Bluff, Mo. The sky is covered
with dense volumes Of smoke and great
damage to property is feared.
A telegram from Sedgwick, Ark,
stated that the plant of the Culver
Lumber and Manufacturing Company
was burning with several hundred
thousand feet of lumber. The plant ig-
nited from forest fire.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
HOLDING THE CORPSE.
Families Interested Want Louisville
Suspect Sent to Little Rock.

Suspect Sent to Little Rock.
Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 12.-The au
thorities here announce that they will
have the supposed Newell C. Rathbun,
now at Louisville, KY, brought here to
testify in the inquest over the corpse
sent here as the body of Rathbun,
whose life was insured for $4,000, also
all other parties whose testimony may
be important in clearing up the mys-
terry.
One Of the, attorneys representing
Rathbuns relatives made the follow
ing statement:
The family of Mr.. McKown and
Mrs Rathbun only want to be satisfied
beyond a doubt that Rathbun is alive
and that this body they have here is
not the body of Rathbun- The family
oil McKown and Mrs. Rathbun and all
parties interested have offered to bear
the expense of bringing the person ar
rested in Louisville, and who is said to
be Rathbun, and is said to have made
confession, to Little Rock. If the
party proves not to be Rathbun, other
wise the insurance company is to bear
the expense"
The death certificate accompanying
the body that was shipped from JEFF
ifIsonville was signed by Deputy Cor
oner Coots and Health officer F. w.
Nneats and gave regurgitation as the
cause of death.
Rathbun's wife is prostrated, and II
j said by her physicians, that her con-
a'tion is precarious, and all admit
lance to newspaper men is prohibited.
kathbun was born in Oswego, N.
IS years ago. His description an
s"ors the description of the corpse
.'re except that without the shoes the
nlly only measures feet 7h inches,
"nHe IL is claimed Rathbun measures
teet Sl5 inches. The face is clean
raven. and has the appearance of a
nin only about "A years old.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
CANAL COMMISSION MEETS.
Week VIII Be Consumed in Discuss
ing Committe Reports.

Washington, Nov. 12.-For the frst
time in several months the isthmian
canal commission had full meeting
to-day. Admiral Walker presiding.
They heard reports of the committee
and it is expected that nearly all of the
week will be consumed in a discussion
of these reports. They comprise inves-
tigation Of the following subjects: The
Nicaragua route; the Panama route;
ether possible routes: the industrial,
commercial and military value of an
inter-ocean canal and rights, privi-
leges and franchises.
When this work is concluded the
commission will take up the report to
the President. which will embody the
committee reports on these several
subjects, and the conclusions of the
commission, which beyond question
will favor the Nicaragua route.
The commission is anxious to get it's
report into the hands of the President
as soon as possible, and therefore 1t is
not unlikely that 1t will be ready for
presentation early next week
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
THE STONE ABDUCTION.
Through GalIantry Bulgarian Gov
ernment May Treat With Brigands.


Sofia, Bulgaria, Nov. 12.-Consul
General Dickinson of Constantinople
has supplemented his verbal represen-
tations to the Bulgarian government by
a note to-day, in which he recapitu-
lates the history of the abduction by
brigands of Miss Ellen NJ Stone and
her companion. Madame Tsilka, and
the steps taken to obtain her release,
and reminds the foreign minister of
his promise to give every assistance.
He cites instances where the attitude
of officials has not conformed with
this assurance. Finally Mr.. Dickinson
repeats his demand for the non-inter-
ference of the government in the ne
gotiations.
The governments reply, according to
the opinion expressed in official circles,
will set forth that while hesitating to
establish the precedent that the gov
ernment give protection to brigands, IN
treating for the ransom of captives in
the present case, involving the safety
of two ladies, the government as an
act of courtesy and humanity, will
comply with Mr.. Dickinson's request
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
KITCHENER's WEEKLY REPORT.
Gives Boer Casualties for Week 63
killed. 1O5 wounded.

London. Nov. 12.-Lord Kitchener in
n -dispatch from Pretoria, dated Mon
day Nov. II, presnts his weekly report
and incidentally locates Gen. DeWet in
the northeastern part of the Orange
River Colony He says the Beers have
recently been collecting under his lead
ership and that the British are now
moving to disperse them.
Lord Kitchen gives the Boer casual
ties since Nov. 4 as So killed. 105 wound
ed. 1O4 captured and As surrendered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
ror worId's raIr Purpose..

st. Louis. Nov. 1.-THE 40 acres
comprising tho grounds OF Washington
University. and the magnificent build
inga OF that institution now nearing
completion, Just west % Forest Park,
viii be used BY the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Company for Worlds Fair
purposes. The buildings comprising
Washington University are four ln
numbeT, and e0tt 500. 700.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13

Mobile, Ala. Nov l2.-The British
schooner Union. which arrived here
Monday brought twenty-five pounds
Of spanish gold IN coin ana bars, found
la Central American waters near cay
man Brac BY Capt. Magnus Barton and
associates. The coins bear the date Or
1903. Tha coins found are valued az
between 5000 and $1,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
DEALS WITH ROOSEVELT.
German Organ Forecasts American
Executive Course.

Berlin, Nov. 12-The National Zei-
tung publishes an article dealing with
President Roosevelt as a man. After
giving just description OF ms cnarac-
ter and tastes, the article proceeds %
forecast in a conservative way his rela-
tions with foreign countries, and par
ticularly with Germany.
"Mr. Roosevelt viii be an American
President" the writer says, "in the
fullest sense of the word without SEN
timentalism and basing his course
solely upon American interests. A con-
flict with Germany at present is out
Of the question, but It might spring
up IL economical differences should
widen"
The article is attracting widespread
attention. because in some respects IT
Is the first OF its class dealing with
President Roosevelt TO appear in Ger
many.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
INDICTED ON TWO COUNTS.
Virginia Postmaster and Assista nj
to Unusual Charge.

Lexington, Va, Nov. 12.-John p.
Ackerly, postmaster at this place, and
John G. Pole. assistant postmaster,
have been indicted by the November
grand jury on two counts each, TO-.
unla,yfully procuring spirituous, intox-
icating or malt liquor for students of
Washington and Lee University. The
indictments alleged that the students
procured money orders, from the Lex
ington postofice, and the money orders
were sent to another city for purchase
of liquor. Each man is indicted on
two counts. but in each case a single
student was brought before the grand
jury. Tho matter will be called to the
attention of the attorney general.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
E.cnned MIth HgOO.

Trenton. KY. Nov 12.-Robbers blew
omen the vault OF the bank
here to-day and stole the post
office deposit box, containing
$500. They escaped on handcar.
while officers and citizens were later
examining the vault an uneXploded
charge of nitro-glycerine went on ana
six men were injured, two being oa1ly
burned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
THE ScHLEY COURT.
Nothing VIII BE Made Public Before
the secretary's Statement.

Washington, Nov. 12.--The Schley
court of inquiry resumed it's work at
10 o'clock to-day and adjourned short
ly after 1890 o'clock. 1t was stated
MOST positively after the session that
not the slightest inkling of the nature
OF the courts verdict would be obtain
able before 1t is rendered formally, and
that no statement whatever. not even
regarding the progress of the work,
would be given to the public 1t is the
purpose of the court to have Secretary
Longs announcement of the finding
news in the strictest sense Of the
word
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13

Philadelphia. Nov. u. The schooner
j. II. duBignon from Savannah. which
carried away rudder head of Hatteras.
encountered ~. NE. 20 n. NV.
gales, lasting from y. M, Nov. 10
morning Nov. 5, during ten hours OF
which wind blew with hurricane force,
carrying away forestay sail and driv-
Ing vessel fifty miles or coast.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
ALABAMA ELECTION.
Indications for Ratification, Though
Returns Coming slowly.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 12.-Partial
returns from every county in Alabama
indicate that the new constitution has
been ratified by nearly 10000 votes. The
black belt counties. where the largest
majorities for ratification are expect
ed, have been slow to send in returns,
and when the official count is made, the
majority may go as high as $4,000. All
of the white counties have practically
completed the count and they voted
for new constitution by a small ma
jority.
Gen. c. NJ. Shelly, leader of the op-
position claims that the state will cast
a majority of at least $4,000 against
ratification. He bases that estimate on
the returns from North Alabama.
which show increased majorities
against the new constitution.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
NOT A NATURAL DEATH.
Autopsy Reveals Presence of Pow
dered Glass and Arsenic.

Memphis, Nov. 12.-Cerro Gordo
Hooks, well-known business man,
died several weeks ago and there we're
rumors afioat that his death occurred
from other than natural causes. Two
weeks after the interment of the body
the grand jury ordered the corpse ex-
humed and a well-known chemist was
ordered to perform an autopsy.
The stomach and other organs were
taken from the body and after an in
vestigation of several days the chemist
reported to a coroner's jury tonight
that sufficient ground glass and arsenic
were found in the organs to cause
death. The coroner's jury returned a
verdict that deceased had come TO his
sons unknown
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
DRESSES ATTACHED.
American WOmnn's Baggage At
tached in France.

Paris, Nov. 12.-Next Saturday has
been fixed for hearing of the charge
against the American woman giving
her name as Falconer and describing
herself as the wife of a wealthy Flor
ida planter, who was arrested Satur-
day last at Cherbourg as the Ameri-
can liner st. Paul was about sailing.
owing to her attempt to leave France
with baggage which had been legally
attached in an action brought by a
we'll known Paris dressmaker to re-
cover for dresses purchased by her.
The amount of the claim was LOO
francs. Mrs. Falconer" is liable to a
long term of Imprisonment, but the
dressmaker continues indisposed to
press the case against her.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
PREsIDENTE ARRESTED.
Proved 10 BE the Agent of the Phil
ippine Junta at Hong Kong.

Proved 10 BE the Agent of the Phil
ippine Junta at Hong Kong.
Catbalogan, Island Of Samar, Nov.
12.-Diaz. the presidente of Tacloban.
Island of Leyte, who has proved to be
an agent of the Filipino Junta at Hong
Kong, has been arrested. Many in
eliminating papers, duplicating num-
erous officials. we're seized at the time
of his arrest.
The gunboat Leyte has discovered a
signal station, working on the Island
Of Leyte, and communicating with in
surgents on the Island OF Samar oy
the hashlight system. Three opera
tors were arrested, and the station was
destroyed The men confessed that
many recruits have been sent from
Leyte 10 Samar.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
CITIZENS AND ROBBERS FIGHT.
POstonice burglars Secure Cash ana
stamps In Indiana.

Bristol, Ind, Nov. l2.-The postoffice
was entered by burglars early to-day
and $1,000 In cash and $500 In stamps
stolen. A fight with the citizens fol-
lowed, In which two persons were shot
but not seriously hurt
The robbers FIRST broke into a black
smith shop aud secured heavy tools
They tbep erected entrance 20 the
postoiice and four stood guard outside
While two blew the safe. The explosion
aroused the citizens and a pitched bat-
tle ensued. MrE. C.. y. Bickel was shot
in the arm, ana Ray shanier received
bullet ~ the nose. The robbers es-
saped with their booty
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13

odessa. Nov. f3.-The Mandelevitch
buildings, one of the hnesi blocks IN
odessa, which Include a fashionable ar
cade ~ shops has been destroyed by
IRE Ten persons pcriahed and thirty
nYe others were injured. The damage
ls estimated a. 100000 r0ubleA
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
WILL EXPEL M0RMONS.
Committee of Leading Citizens
Warn ProseIyters to Leave.

Warn Proselyters TO Leave.
Charleston, Nov. 12.--A committee of
leading citizens of Higgins Ferry, Sa-
luda county, last Friday visited two
Mormon elders who have been preach
ing thereabout, and warned them TO
leave within limited time. Four of
their converts were told that the COM
munity would hold them personally re-
sponsible for the presence of the ell
ders there in the future, and that sum-
mary proceedings would be taken If
these notices were disregarded. Citi-
zens of adjoining townships make com
mon cause with the anti Mormon agi-
tators and promise in the county pa
pers to assist in any measure to expel
the elders, or worse.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
CAUSED BY ILL HEAL TIL.
Catarrh and Malaria Drive j. #.
Pfetch to Standardization.


Pfetch to SeIf-Destruction.
Washington, Nov. 12-J. F. Pfetoh,
about 40 years of age, committed sui
eide early this morning in the St.
James Hotel, where ne had registered
as from Richmond, Va, by shooting
himself through the head.
A note addressed &c F. G. Frese of
Richmond said that "catarrh and ma
laria had done their work." and indi-
Gated encouragement on the part of
Pfetch, who said his physician had
ordered him to go to a health resort
for two or three months, and that it
was impossible for him to do so in his
circumstances. The dead man arrived
here Sunday. He had $35 in cash and a
check for $50 in his pocket. A letter
found among his effects showed that
he was connected with the building OF
an electric road between Manchester
and Richmond.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
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MARRIAGE AT BEDSIDE.

PROMINENT GeOrginn FOrestaIIs Pos
sibIe Results of Surgical Opera
tion.
New York, Nov. 12.-John F. Pid-
cock Of Moultrie, Ca. president Of the
Georgia Northern Railway. and of the
C,litman Lumber Company, was mar
r!ed to-daS 10 Miss Jeanette Davis,
at Whitehouse. N. ]. The marriage
took place al his bedside and was per-
formed because tomorrow Mr.. Pid-
cock Is to undergo, a surgical opera
tion. IL is said the operation is not
serious one. and that the chances OF
Mr.. Pidcocks recovery are excellent,
but he insisted that he be married be-
fore II took place.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13

Candidates for Camorra Party De-
feated by Small Majority.

Rome, Nov u. Municipal elections
were held to-day in Naples, where the
municipality had been suppressed for
two years, owing TO wholesale corrup-
ton by the Camorra party and where
the city administration had been con-
Quoted by the government.
The result was the defeat Of the Ca
mora candidates by a small majority.
The press congratulates Naples upon
the defeat Of the CamOrra organization
By honest candidates. comparing II
with the defeat OF Tammany Hall by
the friends OF good government IN New
York,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13

Montreal Nov. A-Fire In the fac
tory of the Dominion Tobacco Com
pany this afternoon caused loss ~
60. 900. insured. There we're 200 men
and girls ~ work az ne time. but they
EOt out safely
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
~, TnrIn nilI Approved.

Berlin. Nov. i2.-Ihe fedefal .olh.
40 has approved thf bih 'H'bN@s'N-
tie proposed new tarihs
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13
LAUNCHING ACCIDENT.
Giving Way of Snoring Timbers
Causes Accident 10 EmpIoye.

Richmond. Va. Nov. 12.-The Ches-
apeake and Ohio Railway steamboat
Virginia was launched at the Trigg
shipyard here to-day. Just before the
time appointed for the launching some
OF the timbers under the vessel gave
way and the crafts plunge was inn
promtu. l.. NJ. Seay, a yard employe.
had his leg crushed in the accident,
but no one else was hurt.
The boat was not damaged.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-11-13

L"listed at PIattsburE. n. ", within
the Present Year.

'.attsburg; n. Y. Nov. i2.-Newell
Hathbun. who Is IN custody A.
''...sWile KY, In connection with al
F.1 Insurance frauds. enlisted IN the
r''''q States army 90 Detroit, Mich,
o. p 1901, and Joined Company k,
Niy-seyenth lnfantrg here sept
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-05-05

dication. She has gone about it in
dignified but resolute way, and Is now
in possession of letters frora every ar
fist who painted her portrait, all tes-
tifying that the accusation Is with
out the slightest foundation.
Leading ecclesiastical men, including
a popular Bishop. and diplomats OF
high rank who know the young woman
express themselves Indignantly that
such a charge should be made. appar-
entity without the least evidence of
truth, by man of high position. Each
of the artists and the Bishop referred
to above, and others, has written the
painter demanding in the name Of JUS
tioe that he substantiate his accusation
by producing his evidence or that he
withdraw it and apologize. The artist
merely replies that he has nothing to
say on the subject and refers all en-
quirers to his lawyer. The artist is
now abroad
Miss and her mother are de-
terInined to pursue the matter to the
end. and If the artist does not give the
names of his informants and publicly
apologize an action will follow. The
young lady will also demand that her
name be placed upon the painting In
the Academy, as she argues, in the
present condition, it insinuates that she
was a paid model