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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-16

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
Arrived mt Tybee.
An unknown schooner.
Vessels Went tn Sen.
Steamship City of Augusta. Daggett,
New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-16
JUDGE sPEER's SUGGESTION.

Macon News: In the bankruptcy case
of ]. S. Schofield Sons Company, against
the Tennile Cotton Mills. in which
very large amount is involved. Judge
Speer attempted to give the case a di-
rection which. though somewhat novel
as coming from a judge on the bench,
was manifestly intended to conserve the
industrial investments of the Southern
people in cotton mills. Counsel on both
sides at once took up the suggestion with
apparent enthusiasm. 1t seems that tho
people around Tennille have put their
savings together and built 100000 mill
and electric plant, all of the most i'm
proved construction. The values are very
large, but they have not been able to
meet the Indebtedness when it fell due
and proceedings in bankruptcy were filed.
The reading of the petition and answer
seemed to show that the assets of the
corporation, if properly managed were
more than sufficient to pay off the debts;
that this perhaps could not be done If
the property was forced to sale. During
the progress of the case Judge Speer
said: Il believe l will take the liberty of
suggesting to counsel on both sides that
they ought to stop this case for a little
while and talk II over and see II they
cannot settle it. 1t seems to me that it
is a case that can be settled and one
that ought to be settled Here is new
cotton factory in which some of our Geor-
gia people have invested their slender
means. 1t promises great things to Ten
mile and the surrounding country. We
have been heretofore merely an agricul-
tural and pastoral people and therefore
poor and it is a great advantage to the
South that our people are beginning to
diversity their occupations and turning
oft IN hp m a r. nf tIr
great staple. This is particularly i'd
vantag eous to such establishments as
that of Mr. Schoheld. who manufactures
machinery, and the Massee Lumber Com
p2ny and T. c. Burke and other creditors
who furnish material. Now these Ten
nile people have not been able to pay
their debts when they fell due, although
It seems there Is plenty of substantial
value in the investment to pay everything
II the mill is placed in operation, but il
counsel 60 on and insist upon their strict
legal rights disaster, indeed catastrophe
may result to these people down there.
which may not only cause them to lose
all their investments, but may affect
great many other small cotton mills in
the South Many of these are going
through a period of great depression in
the textile industry This, as we all
know, Is brought about by the disturb
ances in China. which are In rapid pro-
cess of settlement. and when they are
settled all the chances are that the cot
ton mills will prosper exceedingly. II
seems to me. therefore. gentlemen, that
you ought to meet together not merely
as lawyers but TO a degree as statesmen,
at least on a broad basis of liberal-mind-
ed citizenship and see If you cannot agree
TO a plan by which this factory can be
put in operation and work out its saliva
ton. In that event / do not think that
loss will ensue to anybody, but great
hene6ts 10 ALL"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-16
Passengers by Steamships.

Passengers by steamship City of Au-
gusta for New York May Is: W. 3. Sayles,
+. A. Estep, J. A. Blandford, E. B. Jones
and wife, Mrs. William Kelly, C. E. Bars,
Capt Henry Blum, Mrs. w. L. Lowry and
daughter, j. NJ. DAILY, E. Campbell, H. E.
Marsh, w. d. Stratton and wife, Mrs.
Loucks, Mrs. Clifford Carlton and
daughter, Clifford Carlton, z. w. Schultz,
j. W. Smith and wife, DIR. w. K. Rubin
and wife, Mrs L. Collins, Christian Sche-
din, r. A. Harrington, Miss Harrington,
Miss Mildred L. Smith, Theodore NJ. Mel
den, Charles N. Gray, H. Won Linstow,
Mrs. NJ. w. Moulton, Mrs. A. e. Clifford,
Sam Ross and son. c. f. DeWolf, ]. T.
Clifford, Jr, Maurice Dreshield, NJ. L.
Robinson, III. A. Young, Mrs. F. NJ. p.
Hammel, N. G. Witherspoon, Capt. John
T. Gown and wife.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-16

River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta, at a. m. Goth me-
ridian time) yesterday, was SIS feet,
fall of OIL foot during the preceding twen-
ty-four hours.
Cotton region bulletin, Savannah, Ga,
for the "a hours ending at a. M, 18th
meridian time, May Is, 1901.
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nouGHERTY,s OLD JAIL.

Albany Herald: good deal of history
hangs around the now fast disappearing
walls of the old Dougherty county jail,
on the corner of Washington and Flint
streets, and in tearing 1t away a famil-
lar landmark is removed. The old jail
was erected in 1855, and at that time was
considered one of the finest prisons in
Georgia. 1t was carefully and substan-
TALLY built. the very best materials pro-
durable being used in its construction.
Since the brick walls have been torn
away. the four tiers of heavy timbers
surrounding the prisoners quarters are
exposed. These are stil as sound as
they were when placed IN the building,
not having rotted perceptibly In the for
ty-six years that have passed since they
were hewn from huge pine logs. So we'll
was the Old building constructed that
tearing it away has proved a much more
serious undertaking than was anticipated.
In years gone by the old prison has held
within its walls some of the most noted
criminals in this section of the state.
Many counties throughout Southwest
Georgia formerly sent their most import
ant prisoners here for safekeeping.
There have been several Jail deliveries
from the old prison, and a number of
prisoners under sentence OF death in this
and other counties have been held within
its walls. BY the end of the week hard
ly vestige of the old Jail villa remain.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-16
CHICAGO MARKETS.

Chicago. May 15.-Dry weather and
damage claims gave an upward impetus
to the wheat market to-day and July
closed sc higher. July corn closed NC
and July oats 7s0%c higher. May corn
made a new record. 60c, and closed &c
higher. May oats gained 21Ac. Provisions
dull and closed without material change
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Opening Highest. Lowest. Closing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-16

Special Texas Rainfall Reports. Abb
lene. trace; Henrietta, y; Temple, trace;
Longview trace.
Heavy Rain.-Newbern, N. c., 1.94.
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Coastwise Exports.

Per steamship City Of Augusta for New
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-05-16
savannah Almanac, 18th Merida

p. m.
High water at Savannah to-day at 6:57
a. u.s. and 7:19 p. m. High water at Tybee
one hour earlier.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

first built through that part OF the county 1t had municipal
until ss7, when it organized Its
ganizaton composed OF and five councimen, with
police judge city clerk marshal
orderly and Clearly conducted very seldom
Pawnee Rock has substantial frame school building
stories high which conducted graded school, three
being employed There church buildings the
church organizations being Methodist Episcopal and Christian
1t has commodious hail. fitted with
public meetings good
lodge
1t Il miles little south of west of Great Bendthe county
miles of Larned the
Pawnee county, the line of the railroad
the telegraph advantages of the Western Union Postal
graphs
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

Rock 1t has four grain elevators which grain parts
OF Barton Pawnee and Stafford counties The Arkansas
which within miles is
that point the leading generally
good 1t has bankthe Pawnee Rock
skimming station livery stable; five general stores
dry goods clothing hardware notions
hardware and implement house, well stocked mbeyard
hOte jeweer and Matchmaker
markets. barbers blacksmith
sery close by, aud two resident phi sicians.
proof OF the pudding the tasting The of the
Rock business to be found in the advertisements following
People who transact business Pawnee Rock
whose advertisements follow
commodatng Persons from abroad who desire further
formation the should
Mayor, or NJ. E. Keynes, cashier of the bank. .
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-20

%-H HE Traveller who crosses Kansas today over the
great Santa Fee which the State
m NQJ>$SIa the whose the
NSSY wild pitched their
A@NVHS and campfres those early days when
GhE other podded westward to the gold fields
~ N( in the Rockies the old Santa Fe Trail.
Below this historical p1omontory gathered a
nity of busy people, industry and thrift intelligence
of the Pawnees the
calp knives Apaches they sumbe peacefully night
the knowledge long the wild
men from these plains the hunting
orchards and pleasant homes
The tOvda which takes it's from the
1872, when the railroad
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
FIGHTING IN VENEZUELA.
REVOLUTIONARY COMMANDER SAID TO
HAVE BEEN DEFEATED BY GOV
ERNMENT TROOPS.

Fort de France. Island of Martinique, Dec. q.
The Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador Cforrner-
ly George ]. Gould's yacht Atalanta), left here
in the night. Her destination is unknown.
The British steamer Ban Righ, said to be
loaded with arms and ammunition intended for
the adherents of Sefior Matos, the alleged lead
er of the revolt against President Castro, OF
Venezuela, has arrived here from Antwerp
which port she left on November 20. Another
alleged revolutionary vessel has been s1gnalieo
to the eastward of this island.
There fighting yesterday in venezuela
where the revolutionary movement Is spreading
The engagement took place at Villa de Cura,
about fifty miles from Caracas, and 1t Is re-
ported that the revolutionary commander, Cen
eral Luciano Mendoza, President-elect of the
State of Carabobo, was defeated by the govern
ment troops.
Fighting has also occurred in the state OF
Carabobo but definite the subject IS
difficult to obtain.
A dispute has arisen between the ofhcials OF
the German railroad running from Caracas 10
Valencia and the government All trafnc Is
suspended between those two points, ana the
railroad stations are occupied by troops.
Great excitement prevails everywhere IN
Venezuela. particularly at Caracas. The SIT
uation is serious. General Matos Is at the
Ivanes Hotel here. -
The German cruiser Fake is at Porto Caoelio
and the Dutch cruiser Utrecht is at La Guayra'
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
SEARCH FOR THEFT PLANNED.
WORK LAID OUT FOR NEW COMMISSIONERS OF ACCOUNTS
TO REORGANIzE NAGLE.S FORCE
CAPTAIN GIBSON MAY GO.
STREET CLEANING DEPARTMENT FORCE
LIKELY TO BE ENTIRELY RE-
ORGANIZED.

AS a result of repeated conferences between
Mr. Low and DR.. John McCiaw Woodbury., who
has peen appointed Commissioner Of Street
Cleaning under the new administration, it has
been decided to reorganize the department
thoroughly, and to replace almost the entire
staff of Perciva1 2. Nagle with
Among the officers of the department who
will have to go. according to information OBJ
tanned by Tribune reporter yesterday. will be
Captain Francis II. Gibson, the present Deputy
Commissioner. Captain Gibson entered the en-
ploy of the department on February 2. 1893 and
appointed to the position by Colonel War
Ing who had made his acquaintance at New
port.
The retirement of Captain Gibson has appar-
emily been anticipated by his friends. for the
reason that many of them have petitioned both
the Mayor-elect and the next Street Cleaning
Commissioner to retain him. The arguments
which are said to have been advanced are that
Captain Gibson has been so long in the service
and is so thoroughly acquainted with the de-
tailed workings CT the Street Cleaning Depart
nlent that lie would be of great. If not indispen-
sable, aid to the Street Cleaning Commits
sioner. 1t Is also urged that the captain is man
of integrity, and 1t is pointed out evidence of
such character the fact that he of the
six men who held up the Ramapo contract in the
Board of Public Improvements in August, 1899
DR.. woodbury. have come to the conclusion that
there have been tremendous leakages in the
Street Cleaning Department under the admins
ration of Nagle. and especially in the course Of
the last few months 1t is Furthermore under
stood that the accounts of this department are
to be thoroughly overhauled by William Hep
burn Russell. the next Commissioner of Ac
counts, and that preceding this investigation
there is TO be almost complete renovation"
of the department.
Captain Gibson. as the deputy for Manhattan.
draws salary of $1,000. A few of the other
members of the present staff who it is said will
be retired are:
JOSEPH LIEBERTz. Deputy Commissioner for The
Bronx: salary. $4,000
THOMAS H STANTON. Superintendent OF Stables.
$1,000.
JEROME F. REILLY. private secretary Mr.. NasIe.
5000.
JOSEPH P HYNEs private secretary to Captain Glib
$500
1t is understood that Patrick II. Quinn. the
Deputy Commissioned for Brooklyn, may be
tanned.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
GERMANY AND VENEZUELA.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ULTIMATUM SAID TO
BE PREMATURE-HOW MONROE
DOCTRINE IS REGARDED.

Berlin Dec. 24-The announcement that Ger
many had sent ultimatum TO Venezuela mas
been Conspicuously printed in the press mere
Those newspapers maintaining the closest reia-
tions with the government affirm that this news
is premature While an ultmatrm has not yet
been delivered to Venezuela. they say, this step
will soon be taken unless Venezuela yields to
what are deemed here the reasonable dena rs
Of Germany.
The leading ultramontane organ. the Co
logne Vokszeitung." in extensive article on
Germany's attitude toward the Monroe Doctrine
asserts that the assurances of DIR. Won Holleben
the German Amba ssador to the United States,
with regard TO the Venezuelan matter indicate
Germany's recognition of the Monroe Doctrine
in more absolute manner than has heretofore
been done. This paper says Germany bows 10
the Monroe Doctrine. and alludes to the express
sion of the late Prince Bismarck that the Mon
roe Doctrine "a piece of impudence.' This
utterance of the German statesman. which Is
doubtless authentic. has just been published for
the first time by the Hamburger Nachrichten,"
Bismarck's household organ Nevertheless, the
Cologne Volkszeitung' admits that the impu-
denCe of the United States is succeeding brill
iantly and that Europe is already accustoming
itself to the idea of the tutelage of the United
States in South America.
The Cologne Folkszetung" concludes by say
ing: Must Germany really ask Washington
permission to collect 100000 marks from
Venezuela Must pocket all sorts of warn
ings and concealed threats?"
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
CHRISTMAS GIFT TO SIR THONAS.
PUNCH BOWL PRESENTED BY AMERICANS
WHO ENJOYED HIS HOSPITALITY
ON THE ERIN.

London, Dec. 24.-Sir Thomas Upton to-day
received magnificent silver punch bowl and
stand as a Christmas gift. from John D. Grim
minis, ]. H. Flagler. Charles Dana Gibson. Judge
Morgan OBrien and nineteen other Americans
who guests on board the Erin during the
races this year for the Americas Cup. Sir
Thomas said:
1 cannot say how delighted I It merely
shows that if man does the right thing In
America they appreciate it no other people
do / have never received anything l valued
more than this splendid gift from my American
friends.
King Edward has presented Sir Thomas Lip
ton with a cigarette bearing the royal
monogram 1t is replica of the one the King
himself uses.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
GOV. SHA w FOR SECRETARY.
THE PRESIDENT CONFIDENT THAT HIS
OFFER WILL BE ACCEPTED
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The President has no
apprehension that Governor Shaw of Iowa will
decline the Treasury portfolio. which was ten
dered to him by telegram yesterday, but,
the contrary is confident that he will enter the
Cabinet before February l. This confidence it
is understood, is founded assurances given
before the tender made. Governor Shaw's
term ends a week from tomorrow. and those
who are familiar with his affairs declare there
is nothing to keep him in Iowa than
week after his successor is inaugurated. 1t is
regarded as particularly desirable for Secretary
Cages successor to begin his official duties as
early as possible account of Important legis-
lation affecting the various bureaus of the
Treasury which is pending in Congress. The
selection of Governor Shaw has given universal
satisfaction to Western and others in
Washington.
The President did not mention the fact that
he had rendered the Treasury portfolio to Gov
ernor Shaw at the Cabinet meeting to-day. but
privately talked with Secretary Wilson about
the appointment. Secretary Wilson expressed
the opinion that Governor Shaw would accept.
Mr. Gage will suit the incoming Secretarys con-
yenience about relinquishing his portfolio to
him Whenever Governor Shaw is ready to as
sumo the duties Secretary Gage will turn over
the administration Of the Treasury to him.
If Governor Shaw enters the Cabinet a ques-
ton may be raised to whether Secretary VIII
SON who also comes from Iowa, will remain
Cabinet officer is quoted saying tnat the
President is particularly desrous that Secretary
Wilson shall continue in the Cabinet. His work
in the Department of Agriculture is highly ap-
preciated by the farmers OF the country, and the
President does not desire to lose him.
Governor Shaw is expected to arrive IN WASH
ington in a day or two
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
son. The conference ended at 2:8o o'clock this

son. The conference ended at 2:30 o'clock this
afternoon and Governor Shaw Immediately re-
turned to Des Moines without making any state
ment 1t is believed here the Governor will ac-
cept the Treasury portfolio offered to him by
President Roosevelt. After the conference Sem
ator Allison said the matter rested with the
Governor. He desires to consult his wife before
giving an answer.
Des Mones, Iowa. Dec. Ex-Governor Shaw
arrived here from Dubuque at II o'clock to-
night. Regarding his attitude concerning the
Secretaryship of the Treasury, he said:
The appointment of Secretary of the Treasury
has not been formally rendered 10 me by the
Pr esident. I have been asked if l would accept
the position were such tender made. shall
consider the matter further and decide it with
out unnecessary delay.
The Governor would not intimate what his
decision was likely to be- Those close to him
here believe he will accept the PORTFOLIO If 1t is
formally rendered.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
OI-STRIPPED THE "SH4DOW."
SECRET SERVICE OFFICER COULD NOT
KEEP UP WITH THE PRESIDENT
AND HIS SON.
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBuNE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
washington, Dec. 24-Presdcnt Roosevelt, ac-
companied by his Theodore, outstripped the
Secret Service officer who detailed to follow
him yesterday afternoon. Leaving the White
House about o'clock, they walked country
to Cabin John Bridge, a celebrated resort in Mont
gomery County. Md, about seven miles north
west of Washington ard only short distance
from the Potomac River. For the greater part of
the walk the detective. who ordered by the
President not to shadow him, kept pace with the
Chief Magistrate and his SON On the way back
to the White House, at a place near the Chain
Bridge which connects the banks of the Potomac
about three or four miles from Georgetown, the
Secret Service became exhausted. Here he
was forced to remain several minutes to rest and
oct his breath the time the President
and mis- son proceeded the White House. 1t
an hour or more after dark when they arrived.
The outstripped Secret Service officer came in to
make his report about hour and half later.
He was completely PLAYED out. and has not told
any one whether he r. the electric cars in not.
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
MAY AVERT WAR WITH CHILLI
ARGENTINA AGREES TO REFER THE
DISPUTE TO THE BOUNDARY
COMMISSION.

Washington. Dec. 24.-Encouraging news has
reached the State Department from Buenos
Ayres. and the officials have renewed conf
dence that there will be a peaceful settle
ment of the serious dispute between Chill and
Argentina. Mr.. Lord, United States Minister
at Buenos Ayres. has reported by cable that the
Argentine Government has decided not to press
the demands upon Chilli which threatened to
allow the issue to go before the boundary COM
gagged in the delimitation of the boundary Mr..
Lord also reports that while the Argentine Min
lister TO Chilli has arrived in Buenos Ayres, the
not been closed. and consequently diplomatic
been interrupted
effect that the boundary commission could not
deal with the pending issue. being limited by
the treaty which created 1t to the definition OF
the boundary. it is pointed out here that. ad-
itting the existence Of this limitation. there is
the necessary additional authority may not be
given to the commission by mutual consent OF
the parties The only doubtful question re-
naming is to Chili's willingness to follow the
lead of Argentina in giving additional authority
TO the commission. This doubt is rather a Serf
one, for several days have elapsed since
Argentina made the proposition. and Chill has
vet Signifed that 1t Is acceptable On the
contrary, while not specifically declining, init
nations have reached the authorities here that
Chill did not look with favor on the latest move
of Argentina, but regarded 1t as an interruption
of the negotiations, which had been proceeding
satisfactorily up to that time If this proves to
be preliminary to Chilrs rejection Of Argentina's
latest move the crisis will become more acute
New-York tribune., 1901-12-25
MORE BOERS CAPTURED.
LORD KITCHENER's REPORT OF RESULTS
OF LAST WEEKS WORK.


Pretoria Dec. 24-Lieutenant Colenbrander s
force surprised a Boer laager in the Peters
burg district on December 22 and captured sixty
prisoners.
London. Dec. 24-Lord Kitchener, in a dis
patch from johannesburg, dated Monday, De-
cember % reports the weeks results as being
40 Beers killed. % wounded, $40 made prisoners
and 30 surrendered
An army order issued tonight announces that
in the future no volunteers will be accepted who
are only able to devote TO training purposes the
time required for elementary barrack square
drill The ecommander-in-chief points out in this
connection that modern warfare has so changed
conditions that in order to be effective, 1t Is
now imperative that the volunteers attend the
annual instruction camps and field manoeuVres-
u is generally believed that this order VIII
= ou: large majority of the present volun-
le War Office has decided TO withdraw at
twenty batteries Of artillery from South
frica- This action Is taken on the ground that
under the present conditions of guerilla warfare
the guns are Of little use, and are rather
hindrance to mobility and decisive action