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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
RAILROADS HELD UP
MANY wAsHoUTs FOLLOW RECENT
RAINS.
THE A. AND W. P. DISABLED.
NO TRAINS FROM ATLANTA FOR
NEW ORLEANS.

The Western Railway of Alabama
i'm Bad shape-Two white Men
and Two Negroes Drowned In
Chattahoochee at West Point-A
Gin Washed Away ON the Eto-
wah-The East Tennessee Rivers
Are Ringing and Much Damage Is
Threatened by Rising Waters.
Atlanta, Dec. 29.-Traffic on the At
lanta and West Point Railway to the
Southwest was at a standstiH to-day,
as the result of numerous washouts,
caused by the heavy rains. Early this
morning washouts We're reported from
all along the line. as the result Of Sat
urday's heavy rains.
Only one train Ieft on the West Point
to-day, the special Sunday train at $40
for LAGRANGE. 1t had to stop at Ho-
gansvile on account of a big washout.
1t returned to the city tonight All
of the through trains to New Orleans,
including those carrying the fast mail,
We're annulled. All passengers for
New Orleans went around by the
Southern. via Birmingham.
The Atlanta and Wess Point will
try to get its trains through to-day,
but, according to reports from Mont
gomery, it will be impossible to get
that far on account OF the bad condi-
tion Of the track. 1t is said trafic on
the Western Railway of Alabama will
not be resumed before Wednesday,
There is no forfeit for failing to get
the special mails through on time
when the delay is the result of provi-
dental causes.
A special from West Point says four
people We're drowned there while try
ing to cross the river. The Chatta-
hoochee river had risen 10 feet, and
three or four culyerts and bridges were
washed away. While trying to cross
the river, two white men, George w.
Galloway and II. B. Jones, and two
negroes, were drowned.
There were several railroad accidents.
and one train is reported almost un-
der water. Besides the killing of En-
gineer Russell in the wreck near
Opelika, many others are reported I'M
Jured, and 1t is feared that there has
been further loss of life.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
ARGENTINA KICKS OUT.
Her Charge of Change in Protocol
Denied by Chilian Representative.

Her Charge of Change in Protocol
Denied by Chilian Representative.
Washington, Dec. 29.-Advices re-
celved by Senior Infante, the Chilean
charge, to-day confirmed the news al
ready published that the Argentine
minister at Santiago had informed the
Chlean minister of foreign affairs that
argentina could not accept all the
terms Of the protocol heretofore signed
Dy the settlement of the dispute, and
that some changes would be necessary
IN the instrument. Senior Infante's
information is that there is no founda-
uon Whatever for the statement that
d change was made in the protocol by
che Chilean minister of foreign af-
Iairs, but that on the contrary it was
puollshed as agreed upon between the
representatives. of the two governments.
me understanding here is that no for
MAJ demand has as yet been made
upon chilean government for change
~ ~ the terms of the protocol, but that
sue matter has simply been one of in
io,nial talk at Santiago.
, Mr. lnfante continues to express his
nIm conviction that there will be no
"dr because of the present misunder-
standing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
RAPIST HUNG IN MISSISSIPPI.
Only Instance of the Kind where
Judge Lynch Did Not Preside.

New Orleans, La, Dec. 29.-The case
of Grant Dicken, who was hanged at
Lexington, Miss, Friday, is the first
case in the criminal annals of that
state where a negro has been convicted
and sentenced by court of justice
for criminal assault upon a white wo-
man. In all previous cases of this
kind the negro has been punished by
Judge Lynch. Dicken assaulted a Mrs.
Rosamond, but escaped. He was cap
tured and there was a strong demand
for lynching, but the sheriff gave the
prisoner protection, and no persons
were allowed to be present at the trial
but the lawyers and the reporters. The
trial was very brief. the negro promptly
being found guilty and sentenced TO
be executed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
COLLISION AT BIRMINGHAM.
street Car Conductor Killed and
Two Others Injured.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 29.-An East
Lake street car collided with a num-
Der of freight cars attached to a switch
engine at Twenty-seventh street and
First avenue and one man was Killed
and two others injured. The dead:
r. w. Jones, conductor on street car.
The injured:
Ed Green, negro brakeman, both
legs broken and head crushed.
II. M. Teate. Woodlawn, slightly In
fured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
FLOOD wARNINGs SENT OUT.
Flood Tide Predicted at Chattanoo-
na To-day.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 29.-Heavy
rains over the entire upper basin of
the Tennessee river will produce a
food tide. The weather bureau pre-
diets that the river will pass the dam
ger line here by noon tomorrow and
flood warnings have been sent out.
The crest of the rise cannot be esti-
mated at this time, as rain is still
falling over the entire Tennessee river
system according to latest reports re-
ceiVed,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
AN AGED BRIDGE MOVING.
One over Conesfoga Creek Likely 10
he Washed Away.

Lancaster. Pa, Dec. pa heavy
rainfall has been continuous in this
section since last evening. and the
Conestoga creek has overHowed its
banks to an extent unknown in recent
years. The bridge crossing this stream
has begun to move and, II is believed,
will be washed away. 1t was erected
seventy-five years ago.
High water at the plant OF the Ian
caster Electric Light Company at
Rock Hill. on the Conestoga, affected
the system and sections of the city
are in darkness tonight. The Susque-
hanna river is rising rapidly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
RAILROAD TRAFFIC INTERRuprED
Heavy Damaged Threatened by
Floods in East Tennessee.

Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 29.--Inces-
SAINT rains for the past as hours
throughout East Tennessee threaten to
do more damage to property than the
disastrous flood of last May. The
Southern Railway has annhlled all
trains between this city and AshevilIe,
N. c., owing to water-covered tracks
between Newport and Rankin. All
through traffic and mail will be han
died over the Norfolk and Western 1t
viii be impossible for the Southern to
handle trains east via Asheville divis-
ion until late tomorrow. at least. and
possibly longer for rain is still falling
The Tennessee river is nearing the
30-foot mark at this point with indi-
cations that it will reach 40 feet and
do heavy damage.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

Opelika, Ala, Dec. 29.-Two wrecks
occurred on the Western Railway Of
Alabama last night on account of
heavy rains, which caused the embank-
ments to give way. One man was
killed, three injured, and the property
loss was heavy.
The dead:
Thomas Russell, engineer on extra
freight No. 21.
The injured:
Cy Lee, negro fireman.
B. w. Jackson, engineer freight No.
209
Negro fireman, name unknown.
The wrecks occurred about thirty
miles apart. Extra freight train No.
II was wrecked near Notasulga and
train No. 209 was going for assistance
when il was wrecked.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
CHRISTMAS TREES BIG BLAZE.
Sets Fire to Big Apartment House
and Many Had Narrow Escapes.

ana nAuhy taEEOW Escapebs
Chicago, Dec. pa Christmas tree
loaded with infiammable ornaments
and candles caused fire tonight that
destroyed the Alexander apartment
building, six-story structure, corner
of Bowen avenue and Cottage Grove
avenue. The loss will exceed 100000.
Twenty families lived in the building
and the flames spread so rapidly that
a score of persons barely escaped with
their lives. There was only one stair
way in the building and escape by that
was cut off by the flames and smoke
When the firemen reached the building
the frightened occupants were hanging
to the window ledges and fire escapes.
Ladders were raised as fast as pos
sible, but several of the tenants were
painfully burned before they were res
cued.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
Beers Liberate Prisoners.

London, Dec. 2s.--The war office has
received a dispatch from Lord Kitch-
ener. dated johannesburg. saying that
the British prisoners captured when
the Beers successfully rushed Col.
Firman's camp al Zeefonteln, Dec "a.
have been liberated ana returned 70
bethlehem.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

Pttsburg. Dec. 29.-Heavy rains for
SO hours here and at all headwater
points on both rivers have produced
condition which Will result In what
may be called flood stage in the Ohio
river by tomorrow, when a crest 20
feet is predicted. Timely warning by
the weather bureau will be the means
Of saving much property and only
temporary inconvenience is expected
by interests along the river front.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
Damage in west Virginia.

Hinton. w. Va, Dec. 29.--Heavy
rains here for the past S6 hours have
caused Greenbrier and New rivers 10
become very high. They are rising six
inches per hour. The damage along
both streams will be heavy. The Ches-
apeake and Ohio tunnel at Allegheny is
slide
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
C0NGER CREATES SENSATION.
Gave Chinese officials a Lesson in
American Social Customs.

Pekin, Dec. 2S.-Considerable sensa-
tion has been caused in Chinese Of
fetal circles by dinner at his resi-
dence by United States Minister Con-
ger and which was attended by the
leading officials of the Chinese foreign
office. Among the officials present were
NJ Tung, former Boxer" leader, and
Wang Wen Shat, one of the Chinese
pienipotentiaries. The dinner was at
tended by several American ladies.
1t was formerly the custom for prom
inent Chinese officials never to enter a
foreign legation except upon the most
formal occasions, while the meeting of
foreign ladies socially would have beer
considered as degrading as would be
the associating with Chinese women
upon the same footing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

?. lima. Peru, Dec. 20, via Galveston.--
81, ian be- said, upon reliable informa-
,,,a. mat the President of the Peru
van Senate, Manuel Candamo will
Ue candidate for the presidency in
e Ne next election. Senior Candamo
eouts cunts upon the support Of the gov
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
A MINISTER EXPELLED.
Heath Illegally Secured Divorce In
order TO Marry Again.

Kansas City, Dec. 29.-Rev. J. A.
Heath. who is alleged to have Illegally
secured a divorce from his wife in New
York in order to marry a Kansas City
woman, was deposed from the ministry
and expelled from the Calvary Baptist
Church at a meeting OF the congrega-
lion to-day. Mr.. Heath was formerly
nsstor of the Baptist church at CASTLE,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
MAY NOT GET DANISH ISLANDS.
Looks Now as if the Deal Has Fallen
Through.

Washington. Dec. 29.-There have
been no recent developments of inn
portance in the matter Of the proposed
sale of the Danish West Indies to this
government, negotiations for which, at
various times. have been carried on
between the United States and Den
mark. The United States has defined
IT'S position very clearly as to the
terms under which 1t will purchase the
islands, but apparently through the in
ability of the Danish government to
reach determination to close the
deal. the negotiations so far have
failed on conclusion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

Topeka. Kan, Dec. 29.--Two thou
sand people attended a pro- Boer meet
ing here to-day, and resolutions urg-
ing England 70 invite the President OF
the United States and the ruler OF
Denmark 10 act as arbitrators IN the
settlement OF the war were adopted
Resolutions were cabled 70 London.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

Rosebery Declines 10 Act With
Liberals.

London, Dec. S0.-The Daily News
a Liberal organ. to-day admits that
Lord Rosebery has declined to act
with the Liberal party. Although the
paper regrets his voluntary severance
from this party, II thinks II weil that
the air has been cleared and that SIT
Henry Campbell BaDnerman - more
arrnly allied in the Leadership.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
BIRTH ABRAHAM UNRULY.
New York Endowment order Meet
ing Breaks Up in "A Free Fight.

New York, Dec. 29.--Five hundred
members of the order Of Birth Abra-
ham met tonight in this city to con-
slider matters regarding the endowment
funds Of the order. Two factions de-
veloped and I'm an effort to elect 4
chairman OF the meeting there was a
fight in which furniture was broken
and the police had to interfere. The
meeting perforce went over until next
Sunday
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

Mobile, Ala. Dec. 29.-Heavy rain
,arS aI,s throughout South Alabama yes
is,,ulsty caused washouts which de-
go al trains. There has been no
o1 between Mobile and Montgomery
'@'' tWonty-fcur hours.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
MANILA FINANCES ALL AwRY.
Change I'm the Ratio of Exchange
Upaets Values.

Manila. Dec. 2s.-The change in the
ratio Of exchange on the Mexican dol
lar to $2.1O Mexican silver for one
American gold dollar which was an
nounced Dec. 90, is causing much dis
satisfaction here. It Is unsettiing what
were considered to have been hxed
prices. ~
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
TO BEGIN NEELY TRIAL.
Inspectors who Traced His steaIage
EN- Route to Havana.

En- Route to Havana.
Cincinnati. Dec. 29.-Postofice In
spector Holmes of this city. and
Fletcher Of Indianapolis left to-day for
Havana, where they will be witnesses
on behalf Of the government in the
Neely prosecution. The case is set for
trial Jan. 4. The testimony of In
spectors Holmes and Fletcher is largely
relied on by the prosecution to secure
the conviction of Neely, as much OF
the evidence which caused his arrest
was procured in the Cincinnati d.
vision. A large amount OF the $i52, 900,
which he is charged with having EN-
bezzied. was traced by Inspectors
Holmes and Fletcher to a certain
bank
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
ROOSEVELT Will NOT UMPIRE.
declines Invitation 60 Preside mt
the oIympinn Games.

washington. Dec. 2s.-In communi-
cation 10 Baron Coubertin. president
Of the Olympic games to be held In
chicago in 1904. President Roosevelt
has Indicated that Il VIII not be pos
sible for him 20 preside on that oc-
caslon, as II had been hoped ne would
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
TO REINFORCE CASTRO.
colombian Troops Are Following
Up the Rebels

Colon, via Galveston, Dec 29.-The
O0omoian gunboat Boyaca left PAN
.'la early this morning carrying troops
70 reinforce Gen. Castro in the inte-
DOT, DOT, The Colombian gunboat Gen.
too onHon' Is expected here shortly with
Wv Wv men from Barranquilla. She will
sturn Immediately to bring more men
arom that port.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
DR.. ]. L. M. CURRY H0NORED.
so and VIII Now Represent United
states at His "Coming of Age"

Washington, Dec. 29-Hon. ]. l.. M.
Curry of this city has been selected
by the President to represent the
United States at Madrid on the occa-
sion of the Coming Of Age" OF the
young King Alfonso XIII, on May II.
DR.. Curry was the United States min
lister to Spain from 1885 to 1882 the
first administration of President Cleve-
land. He was present in his official
capacity at the palace when the King
made his advent into the world. Mrs.
Curry will accompany him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
believed homer win Accept.

Washington. Dec. 29.-The tender of
the appointment to Mr.. Bonner was
made in consequence of a cablegram
from the Philippine Commission to
Col. Edwards. chief of the insular bu-
reau of the War Department, asking
that the best available man for head
Of the Manila fire department be rec
commended by them. 1t is believed
Mr.. Bonner will accept the place.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
THE sKELEroN IDENTIFIED.
One Found in Church steepIe BE-
Ionged 10 Negro Fugitive.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 2e.--The skel-
eton found in the negro church near
East Lake Is that Of Winton White. a
negro who Is supposed 10 have shot
man several years ago. and a fugitive
from justice. A negro woman repre-
senting herself as the wife OF White
has Identified the man as her husband.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
WATER SPOUT IN MOROCCO.
Town of saffee Overlooked and 200
People Drowned.

Tangier, Dec. ga waterspout has
burst over the town of Saffee, Morocco.
1t inundated the lower part Of the
town for the space of twelve hours,
sweeping everything into the sea. Two
hundred persons are reported to have
been drowned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30

Saffee is a fortified seaport town Of
Morocco. with a population of 10000
including 5000 Jews. 1t is enclosed
by massive walls and has palace and
a small fort.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
GEN. MENDOZA IN RETREAT.
PRESIDENT of Carabobo worsted in
Revolution.

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 20, via
mayhem Cable.-Gen. Luciano Mem
ooza president-elect of the state of
SSaraoobo, who rebelled against Presi-
oet oent castro and was defeated twice,
o. panied by only forty men, passed
Oyrtiz in the state of Guarico. Dec. "a.
ne was proceeding in the direction of
~ mountains, considered to be al
most inaccessible.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-30
TO MAKE BONNER FIRE CHIEF.
President Wants New Yorker for
ManiIa's Departments.

New York. Dec. 29.-From a reliable
source comes the information that ex-
Fire Chief Hugh ]. Bonner is consid-
ering a proposition made by President
Roosevelt and the War Department to
reorganize on New York lines the fire
department in Manila. 1t is said that
such was Mr.. Bonner's business in
Washington during the week just
ended. Mr.. Bonner. when seen to-day,
practically admitted that such a plan
is in contemplation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-19

Mass. are the guests Of Mrs Davis. at
the Keith cottage. Mr. Fcssenden Is OF
the superior bench of Massachusetts
Mr. and Mrs. George Estcy of Water
vile, are spending their honeymoon at
the Point We understand that thcv
were made happy. last Wednesday. Best
wishes from Ocean Pointers"
Oakcs Little and John Hersom Of Au-
gusta. arrived. Friday, and pitched their
tent on the south shore. They will no;
break Camp for three weeks:
Coy. Charles Nnowlton is the guest
of Senator =. O. Nickery. We are all
glad to see you at the Point again. Gov
ernor
Mrs: Capen has had her cottage open
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams left far
home Thursday. by team. They made
their headquarters at the Atlantic House.
Everett Bessey was seen 2Lout the
Point. last week.
Mrs. F. McCausland and daughter have
been at the Allen" cottage for two
weeks.
Capt. 81 Brewer is kept very busy these
days. On one day last week, he took
out three large parties.
Mr.. Prince first tenor of the famous
Lotus Quartet of Lewiston. is passing Il
few weeks at the Partridge cottage.
Miss Louise Cony is passing part Of her
vacation at the Point.
Miss Emma Knoblc returned to Au-
SnSta, having passed month at the
Noble cottage.
The Squirrel Island tennis cup. known
as the Presbrey cup. was presented to the
Squirrel Island Association by Com. Eu-
gene w. Prcsbrey.
Miss Murray of Greenfield. and Mrs
Giles were in charge of the bird cage, the
last two weeks.
McDougall's hall was engaged by Il pr
Nate party, last week. Ii has SEINE kind
of an entertainment. each evening.
\ fishing party went out. Thursday.
with Capt Brewer. Although fogsy they
had good luck.
J. 5. Kelley of Somervi!c, Mass, is at
the Flasg cottage.
Fred Murphy. Mrs. Murph" ard Miss
Murphy left Tor home. Sunday. havIu.
passed three weeks at the Point Fred's
KINDERGARTEN will certainly Miss him
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Yarrell and fanil.- of
Springfield. are at Camp Quiet. Mr.. Var
rell IS the cashier OF the ChaDil Bank of
Springfield. Mass.
Charles Newman of the Roothbay Reg
lister. was seen at the Point. Sunday.
The services at the hall Sunday. We're
well attended. Mrs. Chasc's singing was
very fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-19
PROTECTING TIE BIRDS.

Til" twu boys were creeping W be
mind some dry bushes in Lincoln Park.
In little tree just behind sat Il
golden crowned kinClet, all unCon-
.,Cious Of the approach of his heredi-
tary foes. The boys faces wore the
strained aitcnt look which always be
trays tn" hunter who is hot on tn"
trail. For five minutes they crawled
and wriGglcd their way along. Finally
they reached a point beyond which it
did not seem safe IL 60. Then ore ~
them turned over on his back. got
himself into position ana carefully
levelei-his opera glass.
That is one Of the results of the cam
paiSn which has been carried on for
the last year or TWO among the boys Of
the North side by the women Of the
Anti-Cruelty Society and by other
similar agencies. Lincoln Park is no
longer filed with ruthless young hunt
ters armed with deadly "slingshots."
Instead. the same boys are hiding IN
the bushes and creeping upon The
birds. carrying opera glasses. through
which they can observe and study the
life and movements of the creatures
they used to kill.
Oats kinglet. all right, all right :
said the hoy with the opera glass, as
he looked at the little whisp Of feath-
ers. See his yellow top-knot? OATS
de bird de guy was tellin about de
udder night l}'you remember Bill?
How four hUnt red years before Christ
was born an old guy named Aristotle
went out in de woods one dcy and
found one of desc little birds and
| named it do 'Tyrant' because it wore
de golden crown? OATS de reason why
we calls il dc kinglet. see?"
| Small boys on the North Side are
surprisingly fun Of information about
the common birds and animals. They
are interested in their subject, which rs
the one great secret of the successful
teacher. and now they need no urging
to lead them to continue the Study
| though they arc not themselves con
! scous that they are studying. II W..
not an easy matter - intercrt them
| How il UaS tio,o is Worth telling.
| Miss Jennie Stcarns IS chiefly re-
! snoneble Tor what hrs boon done
Sf,c succeeded in getting tnCethc~ ~
most three hundred North Side boys
They arc I'll sorts end conditions of
| boys. all OF them about the bird-kill-
ing. cat-torturinG age. Trey r-lct n
tic res device Of = prominent -noclbe-
, OF tho society. They looked at pictures
of birds and animals. and they listened
with interest to the stories told about
Tire furry and feathered creatures.
They were asked not to be cruel to
animals and birds. and it was ex-
planned that the law as well as every
only feeling. forbids such conduct.
Finally those boys started for
hcmc. But first they arranged to put
tscir teachers and hosts to a severe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-19
CURIOUS CONVERSATIONS.

Plans are under way for an unbroken
electric railway across the state of
New York.
Eastern oil refiners are rushing to
California oil. The oil is now burned
as fuel as 1t comes from the ground.
American travel to Europe is stated
in London to have been greater in vol
ume this year than even during the
Paris $500 exposition.
The oldest inha bited house in Eng
land is on the river Yer, close to st.
Adams Abbey. IT is CctaSonsl in
shape. and supposed TO be II centuries
old.
a new and wonderful brake for
electric cars is being introduced. which
| Iii the case of accident drops to the
rails and wheels and creates maxi
| mum friction.
a tate suggestion to progressive rail-
read managers is to build freight roads
| ten feet gauge with 300 ton engines and
cars holding 200 tons which will make
| express speed