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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02

J
 Septr ye 1e, 176o, in the 51 year of
 his"
 Here the inscription ends. So the church is at least Al years old. There is little Of interest in the ap- pearance of the building, except the curious little half-ruined portico on the end farthest away from the road; but after we had inspected the place we encountered a historian on the road little beyond, in the shape of an old darky, feeble, halt and bent with years. It required little to start the springs of his conversation, and he said:
 .sYas, sah, dat's pow'fu1 ole clutch, Pow'ful ole! Mus be nao' n fo' hund'ed yeahs ole, I reckon. Dey tells ms Gin'ral Gawge Wash in'ton wushiped in dat clutch, sah, aR' he used to come hyah in his bawge, rewed by eight big niggahs- him an his faxably. Sometimes he eoRae hyab, sometimes he went 70 Alsxandry, an sometimes he went to a lsssle chuck down to Pohiak, on ds Ferginny side O de riyah-jis' how dc ides struck him. I was tole dat, sah, by asels Higgah when l was jas . leetls boy. Dis yah ole niggah, day say, he was my gret-gran-pap, but l dunno. Hit was mighty hand to keep track Q dem things in slavery days. sah, when dey was a-buyin' an a-sellin', a-buyin' an a-sellin' niggahs de whole time; but, leastways, dis yah ole man. Re say he seen de GiA.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02
Gavo Ein, the Laud

Tom-Do you still call oI perten?
 Jack-No. I couldn't st ritable laugh.
 "I never noticed it."
 Neither did l until I eer. - Chicago Daily NeY
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02

POnU Morgan Do- cause o f t h e great industrial c o m b i II a t i o n s which that firm represent, a n q W h i c h h a v e brought | h. e m prominently be- fore the whole civilized world.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02


 tian association at Boston in June leaders of that association repre- senting t h r e e countries.
 From England will come s ir George Williams, who founded the original London a c S n ci afiOu in
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02

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 new branch to his family tree that has given him new social aspira tions, and which may cause him to transfer his r e S i d e Il c e from l. o Il d o n, where Ii e h a s tried unSucceSS-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02
Y. ET. c. A. Ladders.

There will meet at the jubilee con- vention of the Young Mems Chris
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02
Two Heroes Rewarded.

Two young men who have distin- guished themselves by acts of bravery
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02
After. the geuth Pole.

An attempt is to be made to find the south pole by the man who has
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02
A self-N1ade Man.

Everybody in America is interested more or less in the firm of J. Pier
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-02
Men Who Are Helping to Make the History Of the World

William Waldorf Astor, the man without a country, has discovered a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
RAIN CONTINUES TO FALL.

Kansas May Raise Half Crop of
Corn-Prairies Will Soon BE Green.
Kansas City, July 29.-The drought
has been broken in Kansas, and Mis-
souri, by good rains which have fallen
in heavy and frequent showers since
Sunday morning. The outlook for a
continued fall tonight and to-mor-
row is good.
Col. George W. Veale, who has
watched conditions closely in Kansas
for score of years, said to-day that
Kansas would raise nearly half a crop
of corn. He said the people would
raise sufficient forage feed for all the
cattle now on the range in Kansas.
The ranges will greatly benefit by the
rain. Already the brown prairies are
changing to green and farmers and
stockmen say the landscape will show
pleasing contrast within the next
two weeks.
1t is the steady and persistent show
ers that have prevailed since Sunday
morning that have brought the needed
relief and improved the agricultural
conditions. They have extended all
over Kansas, and the western half of
Missouri, several points in those states
reporting two inches and more of rain
fall.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
SOLDIERS MUST WEAR COATS
Gen. Chnffee Is Strengthening Out
Things at Manila


Manila. July 29.-Maj, Henry Allen
of the Forty third Volunteers, who
was some time since appointed gov
ernor of the island of Leyte, has been
chosen chief of the insular constabu-
larry and will proceed with the organ
ization of that force.
Capt. Spellman of the Forty-third
has been sentenced to two years in
prison for encouraging trading at the
closed ports.
Gen. Chaffee has issued an order that
the troops shall wear their coats but
toned everywhere outside OF barracks.
The order dispenses with the use of
flannel shirts, which have heretofore
been the customary outer garments.
Officers are ordered to wear khaki for
all duty, and swords always when ac-
lively commanding. White or dress
suits are permitted to be worn on So
cial occasions.
Upon visiting the posts unexpectedly
Gen. Chaffee found an astonishing va
riety in the uniforms and a great lax
ness regarding the clothing of the
troops.
Two native policemen have been kill
ed in the suburbs of Cebu. Firing upon
the town continues. Provost Davis is
conducting an investigation.
The detectives employed in investi-
eating the Santa Cruz robbery have
found no definite clue, nor have they
learned the amount the thieves secured
1t appears that the sergeant of the
guard was intoxicated, and that one
sentry was detailed to guard the five
entrances to the guard house.
An investigation is pending in the
case of Lieut.. Mccarthy of the Thirty
fifth Regiment. because of the loss of
$1,000 public money, while being con-
veyed from APART to Manila.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
A GREAT TEXTILE EXHIBIT.
MIR. ID. A. TOnlpkins VIII Be In
Charge Mt the Charleston EXPOSE

MIR. ID. A. TOnlpkins VIII BE In
Charge Mt the Charleston EXPOSE
tion.
Charleston. S. c.. July 29.-At the
meeting of the board of directors of the
Exposition Company tonight Mr.. D.
A. Tompkins, the well-known cotton
mill builder and expert of Charlotte,
N. c., was elected superintendent and
manager of the textile exhibit at the
South Carolina Interstate and West In
dian Exposition at Charleston. Mr..
Tompkins came to this city a week or
two ago at the invitation of the expo
sition management and made a thor
ough examination of the conditions
here. He was impressed with the great
Importance of the undertaking
to the commercial and indus
trial interests of the South, and
after considering the subject concluded
to accept the service which the board
has asked him to perform. By his
agreement Mr.. Tompkins will under
take to procure and cause to be INSTALL
ed the exhibits for the Cotton Palace,
and in order to accomplish this work
he will be compelled to use a good part
of his engineering and commercial
force and some outside help, and there
is no doubt that he will push the work
with his accustomed energy, which
means that the textile exhibit at
Charleston will be the largest the best
arranged and the most comprehensive
that has ever been made in this coun-
try
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30

extravaganza. He gets, somehow, Inn
bued with the idea that, irrespective of
what he earns. he must indulge in hab-
its corresponding to those of some
other young man simply because he
imagines he cannot be manly without.
The five, ten or fifteen cents day that
are squandered on mere trifles, If saw
ed, would in a few years amount to
thousands of dollars and would go far
to establish a foundation OF a future
career
Il would not have young men believe.
however, that success consists solely
In the acquisition of wealth. far from
it-as that idea is too prevalent al
ready The haste to become rich at the
expense of character prevails to an
alarming extent ana cannot be too
severely denounced.
What is needed to-day more than
anything else, is the instilling in the
minds OF our young the desire to build
up a character that will command the
respect of all with whom they come in
contact, which is vastly more important
than a great fortune"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
Tallahassee Notes.

Tallahassee, Fla, July 29.--The
Board of State Institutions has award
ed to w. II. Moseley of Quincy. the
contract for fresh beat. 10 be shipped
to the State Hospital at Chattahoochee
for two years, commencing Aug. /,
1901, eight hundred pounds are 10 be
supplied three times week at cents
per pound. The contract is for an
aggregate Of 249.s00 pounds.
Prof. Emil Dubois Of the San Louis
vineyards has received two wires from
Buffalo, 10 report AZ the Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition 10 serve as a wine
Judge in awarding prizes in that de-
partment. lie viii leave In few days
for Buffalo.
Mai. Gen. j. clifford r. Foster to-
day qualified as adiutant general.
Hon Alonzo Church Groom. the new
ly-appOinted controller arrived yester-
day. Mr.. Groom will be indicted into
office as soon a. the books are checked
up from January 10 date.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
KENNAN'S EXPULSION
RUSSIA DID NOT CARE FOR HIM TO
REMAIN.
WAS THERE IS YEARS AGO.
HIS WRITE UP OF SIBERIAN EX.
lies THE TROUBLE.

Was Courteously Treated and Quiet
ly Escorted To the Frontier-ken-
nan Was Renewing Old Acquaint-
ances and His Arrival Was Pleas
antly spoken of by the Newspa-
pers-Had Met High Government
Officials at the Houses of Friends.
His Expulsion simply a Question
of Policy.
London, July 29.-Mail advices re-
ceived here to-day from the CORE
spondent of the Associated Press at
st. Petersburg, give details of the ex-
pulsion from Russia of George Ken
nan, the American author and lecturer
who, as cabled exclusively to the Asso-
ciated Press on Friday last, was called
upon at his hotel at St. Petersburg
Thursday evening, and was informed
by high police officer that he must
leave the country by the following Fri
day evening.
Mr.. KEENAN, was courteously treated
but was not allowed to leave his room
in the interim. His expulsion was car
ried out quietly. He was provided
with travelling passport. signed by
the chief of the political police, and
boarded train for Wirballin, accom-
panied by an escort. His own pass
port was returned to him on his ar
rival at Wirballin. Mr.. KEENAN, is
going to London.
His Presence No secret.
The corresnondent than xa,,r,
Mr.. KEENAN, arrived at st. Peters
burg three weeks ago, after an absence
or nfteen years. He entered the coun-
try by way of Finland on an American
passport, which had been examined
and signed by the Russian consul at
Hull. Since his arrival here Mr.. Ken
nan had renewed old and pleasant nc
quaintances and had collected literary
material. He was not engaging i'm any
political agitation. The Russian press
referred to Mr. Remnants return cour-
teously, no paper suggesting that he
was not welcome, and he began to feel
secure. At about o'clock Thursday
evening a high police official placed
MIN under detention in his room and
read a notice requiring Mr.. Kennans
departure by 10 o'clock Friday night
There is only one explanation for Mr..
hennan's expulsion, and that is that
the Russian government has not recov-
cred from the effects of his criticisms
OF the Siberian exile system, which has
been greatly modified and restricted
since Mr.. KEENAN, first wrote of It. His
expulsion was simply a question of
policy, which has not affected the per-
sonal attitude Of old friends toward Mr.
KEENAN,, who was invited to places
where the highest governmental Of
hclals were present"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
PRES. MACHEN AT BRUNSWICK.
steamer City of Macon to he Sole
August. 1.

steamer City of Macon to he Solo
August. L.
Brunswick. Ga. July 29.-President
and went out on the track of the
Brunswick and Birmingham to the Sea-
board Air Line and up the roadway
now being graded beyond the Seaboard.
The Brunswick and Birmingham reach
ed the Seaboard last Saturday and
grading has now reached some distance
beyond. Soundings al the dock proper
ty here continue and all preliminaries
are getting in shape for active work of
dredging and driving piling within a
short while. Applications are being
made for use of some of the wharf
property already. and in anticipation
of an increase of shipping business at
that end of Bay street the Brunswick
and Birmingham people have added
considerable to their original purchase
of water frontage.
The Brunswick and Hawkinsville
Transportation Company are advertis-
ing the Ocmulgee river steamer City
OF Macon for sale, and she will go on
the block on Aug. /. The steamer has
been recently pulled out OF the river,
where she sank some time ago, and
is nog~being thoroughly repaired at
the marine railway here.
There will be one or two local bid
ders on the government building soon
to be erected here, and II is known that
the department is anxious for a local
bidder to get the contract, every
thing being equal in regard to bids,
etc.
Chaplin McKall of Porter's Military
Institute. Charleston, is visiting
friends here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
VIRGINIA'S BILL OF RIGHTS.
The Convention Seems I'm for Long
Discussion.

DlSCuSSIOns
Richmond, Va, July pa great
many resolutions and memorials were
presented in the Constitutional Conven-
ton to-day. Among the most impor-
tant were a series of resolutions pre-
scented by Mr.. Wysor, against submit
ting the constitution to an abridged
electorate. They were in the nature of
amendments to the report of the COM
mittee on bill of rights.
Mr.. Hubbard dissented in a long re-
port from the report offered by the
majority of the Committee on Reduc-
ton of expenses and his report was
referred.
Mr.. Green called up the report of
the Committee on Preamble and Bill
of Rights, and for the first time the
body went into committee of the whole
for the consideration of grave ques-
lions relating to the organic law of
the state.
Judge Green took the floor and open
ed his argument in favor of the ma
jority report. He devoted most of his
planning the changes recommended in
the bill of rights by his committee. In
the clearest manner he told his col
leagues of the reasons that had &C
tuated the committee in bringing in
the report they had framed, and in
Dictated that he would go more fully
into each subject later. The debate
promises to be long continued.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
WAS THERE A MIR. ALLEN.
"Husband" of Miss Lillian Barnes
said TO Have Been a Woman.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Recent questioning as to the identity
of the person who married Miss Lii
! liam Barnes. in Orange. N. j., after
which her name became Mrs. Alien,
and gave rise to the peculiar descrip-
ton of her name in the will of the late
Pierre Lorillard, has revived specula-
ton as to the identity of her husband.
who is said to have left her imme-
dlately after the wedding at Orange.
N. J.
I In yesterday mornings edition the
New York Tribune made the statement
that the part of the bridegroom was
played by the wife of one of Mr.. Loril-
lards employees. disguised as a man.
This statement was printed without
quoting the source of the newspapers
information.
II has been said by some of Mrs. AL
liens friends that the man was a sta
BILE boy in Mr.. Lorillard's employ, who
was not acquainted with Miss Barnes,
which was her name at that time. It
is also stated that when they were
married Miss Barnes wore a mask
which completely concealed her face
HDN OAiAJ iAOln Alipot PltHthl do cpECtd~
tors. but from the witnesses as we'll.
According TO the story printed In the
Tribune. there was no Mr.. Allen. His
part is declared to have been played
by the wife of a servant, who dressed
herself as a man for the occasion and
Immediately after the ceremony re-
sumed the garb of her sex. This is
given as the reason for the sudden dis
appearance of the husband.
Al that n fnUaaffcatfn ~ fh0
identity of the husband was made by
the family OF Henry V. ALLEN, the only
persons of that name hereabouts, so
far as is known. Members of the fam
lily wrote several letters TO Louis AL
lein, as the name was given. at vari-
, GUS addresses where IL was thought
probable to reach him. and these were
returned from the Dead Letter Office.
They wished to ascertain who the man
was bearing their uncommon name.
They were unable to do so.
To quote again from the story print
ed yesterday morning. the fact of the
bridegroom being a woman. speedily
resuming her Identity, accounts for his
sudden disappearance. the mystification
of the people Of Orange at that time
and the various stories as TO his iden-
tity. This. too. is said to explain the
peculiar wording of Mr.. Lorillard's
viii. i'm which the bequest OF Rancocas
farm Is made TO Mrs. Allen, also
known as Lily A. Barnes. and some
times known as Mrs. Lily =. Allen"
This is said in the article to make II
obvious that there was no such per-
son as Mrs. Allen, and that the other
names were inserted 10 make the be-
quest void.
Mr.. Lorillard became enamored OF
Miss Barnes many years ago, accord
ing to this publication. IL was then
announced that Miss Barnes was to
marry a Mr.. Louis or Lewis ALLEN,
who was a mystery regarding identi-
~. and considerable gossip was
aroused. He is said 10 have never been
seen.
II is asserted I'm this explanation that
Miss Barnes at least fell in with the
plan 20 have ceremony performed be-
tween herself and a woman, and that
this was done
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
EDIsoN's STORAGE BATTERY.
Technical Description OF the wiz.
ard's Newest Triumph.

ards Newest Triumph.
The specifications OF the United
states patent. issued July 16, for the
Edison storage battery. is published in
the Electrical World and Engineer.
dated July q. and although necessarily
technical In character. the main points
show how completely It revolutionizes
storage batteries.
The invention Is designed to further
tighten the weight OF an improved re-
verslble galvanic cell in comparison 10
the stored energy and 10 deliver the
energy 20 the exterior circuit at high
er rate.
In the alkaline zincite type Of battery
az commercially used copper oxide has
heretofore been used exclusively as the
oxygen furnishing element when the
battery II discharged. the copper being
reduced 20 the metallic state. The
only other elements which have been
suggested and would be available az
substitutes for copper IN these batter
ies have been those lower in the cleo
trolyfic series. such a. mercury and
silver. These metals have not been sat
isfactorily or commercially utilized on
account Of the difficulties arising from
their Application IN alkaline electr0lytes
az well AZ because 81 their expense.
A. a result OF eNperiments. the dis-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
ADMITTED TO WEST POINT.
Fourteen Candidates Pass Examina-
lions, Including One From Hawaii.

lions, Including One From Hawaii.
West Point, N. Y, July 29.-The fol-
lowing candidates, who reported last
week successfully, passed the examina-
tions, and were to-day admitted to the
Military Academy as cadets:
Charles c. Bankhead. Texas; Gibson
T. Berry. Kentucky; Henry T. Bur
gin, Florida; Charles ]. Kennerly. Ten
nessee; Joseph l.. Landry. Louisiana;
Clarence K. Lyman, Hawaii Felix w.
Motlow, Tennessee; st. Clair Newbern.
North Carolina; Charles l.. Scott, Ala
bama; Herndon Sharp, Louisiana; Don
D. Strong, Georgia; Thomas S. Rob
erts, Tennessee: Calvin P. Titus, at
large; Bloham Ward, Florida.
The number which passed beats all
records. Titus is the young man who
was the first to scale the wall at Pekin,
China. Strong was on duty in the
Philippines when notified of his APP
pointment, and Lyman of Hawaii is
the first cadet to be appointed from
the governments new possessions. The
corps now numbers AGA cadets, within
IS of the full number provided for.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
Marshall Fields Advice to Young
Men.
From an Exchange.

Marshall Field was once asked what
he considered the essentials Of sue
cess.
ITO young men" he replied. 81 would
first say a young man should carefully
consider what his natural business or
he is best adapted for-and get into
that vocation with as few changes as
possible. Having entered upon H.. he
should pursue his work with diligence
and determination and weigh Il thor
oughly, which can only be done by
close and untiring application Of the
powers at his command Next let him
strive 10 make his services Of value
wherever he is TO be ready and alert
10 seize opportunities whenever they
present themselves. Next 10 the Sc
lection of occupation is that OF COM
panionship. To every young man I
would say. seek ~ the start TO cultl-
vate the acquaintance OF those only
who have high purposes, as ! regard
the building OF firm character one Of
the fundamental principles Of true sue
cess. The ability 20 restrain appetite,
passions. tongue and temper: 10 be
their master and not their slave: IN a
word. absolute control r. Of prime i'm
pOrtance. one who cannot govern him
self is unable 10 govern others.
Economy is one OF the most essen
wretc hedly disreRardcd The average
young man Of to- aay. when he begins
has career. is soon Inclined 70 habits Of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
ouR CHINA POSTAL SERVICE.
Placed Upon the same Bnsis ms be-
fore the outbreak.

Washington. July 29.-The Postmas-
ter General has issued an order formal
" placing the American postal ser
vice IN China on the same basis as be.
fore the outbreak The order directs
that the United statos military postal
service there established Aug 2. 1900.
be- discontinued. to take effect sept
I and also discontinue United states
military station No. !, China, upon the
sans dats.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
AFTER PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.
Louisville Wants Him to Attend
knights TempIar ConcIave.

Canton. o., July 29.-Postmaster
Brown and Mayor Weaver of Louisville
are at the head of a committee here
tonight to urge the President to at
tend the Knights Templar conclave
there. He has already sent regrets to
the invitation, but they hope to induce
him to change his mind. Their pros
pect of success is not good. because
the President does not wish to leave
Mrs. Mckinley nor to take her away
from Canton at present. r. L. Gwath-
ney of Louisville was here in the in
terest of Col. Charles z. Sapp, who
wants to be reappointed collector of
internal revenue for the Louisville dis
trict. Gwathney is Col. Sapp's first
deputy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
A LEGACY TAX RULING.
Tax Must BE on Value of Estate ON
Day of Death.

Washington. July 20. -CommissioneT
of Internal Revenue Yerkes has ruled
that in cases of estates coming within
the legacy tax law, the assessment OF
the government tax must be made on
the value of the estate on the day of
the testator's death. While this re-
leases accumulations from taxation II
also imposes liability for full assess
ment, Notwithstanding loss or shrink
age may result after the death OF the
testator. and prior TO the distribution
of the estate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-30
A TORNADO IN NEW JERSEY.
Much Damage Done i'm the Vicinity
of Newark.

New York July pa tornado swept
over Newark, N. j., and vicinity at 4
o'clock to-day. One man was seriously
injured by lightning. Outside the town
in the path of the storm trees were
torn up by the roots and roofs were
torn from houses. The roads are i'm
passable from fallen trees and wash
outs and telephone wires are down. The
storm came out of the northwest sud
denly. As the funnel shaped grey cloud
approached a heavy black cloud rolled
up behind it and burst. A heavy show
er of hail followed.