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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10

to relegate steam locomotives to freight
hauling and to adopt electricity for pas
senger traffic. The first experiments will
be tried on the military railroad between
Berlin and Zossen. Electrical expresses
will be run on abe present roadbed and
tracks-a single car and motor with ca
pacity Of 80 passengers--at a swifter speed
by 80 per cent. than the present. BY
strengthening the tracks Herr Rathenau
hopes TO reach a speed of from $50 to 40
miles an hour. lie even predicts that be-
fore tho present ctntury ends. express
trains will run from Paris 10 Brussels In
an hour and a half; from Paris 40 Berlin
or Nice in five hours ana from Paris 10
Constantlnoplo On fifteen Yourselves tre-
mendous rates OF speed not being incom-
patlble with safety.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
THE AFFAIR OF THE GRIPS.
Or, n Case of "Jerico."
BY Mabel Reid.


BY Mabel Reid.
"sir. there is an overcharge for haul
ing my baggage"
It was a girlish voice, clear and ag-
gressive.
The young general manager OF the
Standard Transfer Company's main Office
at the union station came forward.
Beg pardon?"
There is an overcharge for hauling my
baggage down to the station. The man
who took my order said 1t would only
cost 80 cents. and now the driver wants
70 before he will release my things to be
checked"
What time did you give your order
what was the address and how much
baggage did you have?" asked the man.
turning to the order book.
Just at noon; there was a small trunk
telescope grip and little satchel; they
were 10 be brought from No Is North
Penn street.
'Oh. that is quite correct, then. We
always charge extra for more than two
pieces"
But the man who took my order said
II NO0ll OhF Oe L dShC0 PAL N4Nu-
larry about the price, because my father
says that is the way TO do business. The
satohel was only a hand satchel. 1 could
easily have carried it myself, and would,
rather than pay an extra quarter for
transfer
Very likely, Miss. but, you see. you
didn't. took your order; here 1t IS.
You only spoke of two pieces"
The girl drew herself up to her full
hight.
Sir. said trunk and grips. You
did not take my order; ii was gentle
man with gray hair" There was the
slightest emphasis on the gentleman"
Joe" called the manager, rather i'm
patiently, although there was a hint of
saucy satisfaction in his eyes.
A grinning, red-headed parody OF Icha-
bod Crane appeared. He was evidently
jack Of all work
Perhaps this is the gentleman who
waited on you" There was decided
emphasis on the gentleman" this time,
though the tone was indescribably bland.
The girl turned her back on the grin
ming apparition, and looked the other
way quite steadily and unconcernedly.
But for her heightened color one would
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10

Just for this year Lousne silk and
peau de sole are the popular bridal fab
RIGS. and their deep cream. almost golden
tone, Is rather intensified by che tlme
tint Of the lace that ~ used IN garnlsh-
ment. II ~ the pleasure Of "a lucky girl
90 be married Ia the lace her mother
ana grandmother wore at thoir respective
weddings, ana often enough, where che
authentic veil and nounces are lacking
a clever dreasmakcr viii have q good
swsh ~ modern i0uifon. Duchess eng
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10

ed silk edge, or, preferably, for belts,
a flexible gold ribbon with blue, green
or red border is used. To futher recon-
mend and encourage the general popular
ity of these light and durable gowns a
batiste lace is sold through which runs
a delicate vine done in a color that will
match the stripe in the material itself.
Mary Dean.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10

Herr Rathenau, who manages large
electrical works in Boston. had a confer
ende recently with the German Emperor,
and both agreed that the time had come
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-10
material to suit their individual fancies.
The New FouIards.


To look on these pattern dresses ana
then turn TO the fashion plate Of 1883
is to find not difference. even in de-
tail tucked waist. a founce footed
skirt bearing encrustations OF lace are
typical of the polka dotted foulard ana
the tan colored batiste and the same
regulations of cut and ornamentauon
were faithfully observed two years ago.
What enhances the charm OF the slate
blue foulard bearing the big cream
white bulls eye spots, as they are now
called, is the CLEAN of rose that shines
through the warp and wool of the silk
al every fold. A counter piled with
snowy new foulsrds shows this change
able light in every one and a closely
Powered grey one turns blue in certain
lights, while a green one displays vio-
let tones and a red one is boldly under
shot with brown or yellow.
Batiste Novelties.
As to the batistes, they have been
welcomed back with acclamations OF
Joy, and in brown and string color,
striped with green and yellow silk cords
or fat satin surfaced lines, they are
more popular than ever. At one counter
it is possible 10 buy the batiste in the
piece, at another the ribbon that will
adequately belt and sash and collar it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
CHoIgosx

Buffalo, Sep. 9.-Czolgosz retired
for the night shortly after 8 o'clock. al q
in short time was souod asleep and
awoke al 6 this moroing. His appetite
does not seem to have been burt by bis
act ani confinement, for almost every
thioR that has been set before him bss
been devoured With relish. For the
breakfast this morning he had a steak,
fried potatoes, rolls snd coffee. He
dra' k three cups OF coffee, sod after
breakfast, said be wished for a cigar.
Toe wish was not gratided. After
breakfast the prisoner sgsin reclined on
nis Cot aud several times asked for y
SMOKE. During the morning De asked
for newspapers bu. there were refused.
de will ne taken before the SUPERB =
Jendeot OF Police and other Ulcers dur.
ing the day aud it is thought be lie
bout ready to tell all be knows. The
srsin on CzolRosz is beginning to
show OIL him. Last night he vas
almost wreck. His nervous system
was shattered ard physically be seemed
The rest he got last night
SCI m d beneficial but this morning he
lid not look as well az yesterday morn
ing.
Bufi,lo, N. Y, Sept. 9-CzoIgosz
gss again put on the rack today for al
hour but toe police report that be con.
tioues TO hold his tongue and has
thrown no further light upon whether
ae was alone aud II not, who his con-
led rates were.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
VIRGINIA NEWS.

1t is likely that the contested election
case of Morgan Treat against Judge
Gregory, for seat 10 the Constitution
81 Convention, will be decided next
Wednesday.
Col. John HAMPTON HoRe, repubii-
can candidate for Governor. opened his
campaign 10 Roanoke Saturday night
at the Assembly Hall before large
audience Of whites aud q considerable
number of negroes. Several ladies
were 10 the audience, something never
before seen 10 republican meeting 10
Roanoke.
George Lee, sged seventeen, of New.
port News, and James Conway, aged
twelve, Of Manchester, deaf pupils of
Virginia School for the Deaf and the
Blind, were instantly killed on Sstur-
day by Baltimore and OHIO freight
tain near StauntoD. They had started
TO neighbours for apples whea they
met the train near a curve.
Having become infstustel With the wife
of Louis Qlinsberry, a farmer residing in
Washington county, James Cadel on SltnI-
day welt to a field where Qu'nsberry " IS a.
work snd shot him seversl TIM e inf ctIbg
Serious wOuLds Cadet then he 1 the county
with Q n,be ry's wife and five children,
leaving his owe wife an six chi dreh benind.
Herman J. MTers, member Of the whole.
sac drm OF slater, Myers y Co., OF Rich
mond. died yesterday afternoon aged SO
y srs. His health had been failing for tue
last ton months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
THE CONVENTION

The constitutional convention was in
g ssion out thirty minutes on Saturday
snd all the time was devoted to speech.
MAKING concerning the President. Col.
Wm. z. Cameron offered the resolu-
lions. Senator Daniel spoke to them
and paid beautiful tribute the Presi.
dent ss did Mr.. r bert w. Blair. The
resolutions we're unanimously adopted
and the body Immediately adjourned
out OF respect TO the President. Colonel
Csmcron's resolutions were as follows:
Whereas, the hAod OF sn assassin mas
placed in peril the life OF the President
Of the Uoited States and the whole
country stauds appalled, at the fouluess
and cruelty " the crime; therefore he IL
Resolved, first, That the delegates OF
the people OF Virginia, 10 convention
assembled, view With horror the dss.
tard blow which has been struck at the
entire nation, in the person OF its Chief
Magistrate, and extend to all their fell
low citizens Of the United States, and
especially to those united by ties OF
blood aud family relationship to the
Presideut, the most sincere expression
OF profound sorrow at the gre Il calamity
which has befallen the country.
Second, That as mark of affection
ate 81 mpathy and share In the grief
which is felt by the whole American
people, this body shall suspend it's ses
sion n the day, and that the presiding
officer Of the convention is requested to
Convey to the private secretary Of the
Executive Of the United STATES O copy
OF these reeolations- the papers aud
prayers OF the people of Virginia, for
the speedy restoration of President Nc
Kioley TO health and strength.
President Goode wired the resolu-
tioos adopted by the Constitutional
Convention TO Buffalo Immediately
after the sdlournmsnt OF the oonven-
ton,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
inundated by strikers.

Mex espon Pc. SIP O. ne attempt
If tie National Tube Company TO start
g Dlsrt rere this morning was fsi ure
fully 5000 wen gathered around the
mills aud succeeded in preventing any
one from entering. A number OF the
Employees wanted to return to work but
RheO they saw the opposition they re.
urned home. A number OF the citi-
z8ns whom Mayor Black swore In ito
4ssst 10 preserving the peace" were on
nsOd aud circulated among the crowd.
rney we're not called upon to exert
n,ir authority as no disorder occurred.
Some heated arguments took place
between the strikers and number OF
bremen VINO bad the temeritY to 90
about among the men and try to iDtu'
ence them 10 20 to work. The foremeD
soon realized the hopelessness OF toeir
undertaking and gave 1t up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
zOLGosz PERFECTLY SANE.

Probably the only person in Buffalo
who does not know approximately
the Presidents condition is the assassin
10 shot him down. Now that be has
become fully assured that his precious
carcass is safe from the MOI, Czolgoez
aas become quite lively down 10 bis
dungeon, and 10 beginning to enjoy him.
sell as a hero aud martyr.
He underwent a medical examination
yesterday So TO bis sanity and the re.
suit was that be conveyed the impress.
ion that he not only was 10 possession
If mis- wits. but that he is brighter than
vs. Mt FIRST supposed. The result OF b Q
Work IL u0knOwn to him and tue proba
Dillty is that be thinks the President IL
dead He hesrs absolutely nothing
from the outside world. He sees no.
Dody but the two guards, who constant
ly watch him such physicians as have
examined him, the district attorney,
chief of police, aud such detectives aud
Government Secret Service men rs take
url . 10 making him talk.
He sill persists ia his original slate
meDt that be had no accomplicee. II
was the teschiog OF Emma Goldman.
ne says, which Immediately inspired
aim to the deed. The police believe
lpss aud less of this story, the more the'
question CzolRosz. They are convinced
nat the attempt to murder the Presi-
ieot was the result OF Anarchist plot.
So lsrts DO srfes,s made az Buffalo
= 9 concerned they are unimportsnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
NEW State CoMMITTEE.

Chairman J. Taylor Elyson sn-
nouuced bis new State executive CON-
mIttee Saturday sftsrnoon. Only four
OF the old members are retained.
Among those left of is Senator Thomas
8. Martin, who has been on the COM
mittee for msny yeare. Mr. Martin is
now travelling abroad and will probably
not return before October. II Is likely
that he asked to be excused from ser.
vice this year, as he would be out of
the counrry until the campaign Is well
under way, and after his return be will
ne very busy man.
Congressman James Hay. of Madison,
succeeds Mr.. Martio. The committee
8 as follows: First district, W. A.
Jones; Second, Thomas H. Barnes
Third, 8 L. Kelley; Fourth, Walter A.
Watson; Fifth, ]. II. Spencer; SIKH,
Carter Glass; Seventh, James Hsv;
Eighth, Joseph E. Willard Ninth, R.
Tate Irvine; Tenth, Edsard Echols.
Messrs. Jones, Glass, Willard. snd
Echols are the only old members The
democratic State and executive com.
mittees will meet 10 Richmond next
thursday morning to map out plans
for the csmpsign. The two bodies
have sixty members.
Safe Chairman J. Taylor Ellyson
Saturday morning sent reply to the re-
quest of Chairman Aenew, OF the re-
publican party, for a series of joiut
debates between Mr.. Montague and Col.
Hoe.
Mr.. Ellyson wrote az follows:
RichmoDd, Vs.. Septemb Der, 7, 1901.
Hon. Park Agnew,
Chairman Safe Republican c. m mittee,
Alexandria, Va.
Deer Sir,-I Deg leave 10 acknowledge
your letter OF September 9. which /
will take pleasure in referring to tho
democratic State committee at it's next
meeting. Yours truly.
]. TAYLOR ELLYsoE.
Chairman.
The State committee has been called
to meet at o'clock next Thursday
night at Murphy's Hotel 10 Richmond.
This will be the fret meeting of the
new committee, ard the subject OF the
joiot debates will then be discussed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
EOraixn NeMa.

London, Sept. 9.-Diplomatic circles
At ConsiaoIiL ople hear that Russia has
offered to media g in the Franco.Turk-
sn dispure, and that Turkey offers TO
settle for 100 600 Turkish pounds.
Vienna, Sept. 1.-TWO river steamers
collided In the Danube near AltenburR
odsy. Twenty persons were drowned.
Nice, Sept. ga force of Italian
secret police have arrived here to assist
in watching the numerous Italian at
srchists who lstely passed through
Nee. seeking permanent homes 10
France. All suspects will be imprlson-
81 uutil the Cz,r leaves France.
Paris, Sep 9-Tbe Italian socialist
Rlmsnini has been arrested for helping
40 90 orious Italian anarchist Malates.
u, while'the latter wss In Psris.
The Hague, Sept 9.-Queel Wille'min
.ent an adlutsnt 10 the american Minister
here to express her sympathy and TO obtain
t1e latest news OF President ~ Kinley's con-
iiton. DIR. Keuyper, tn Premier, person.
lily called III tie embassy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
Niagara Falls Tragedy.

Niagara Fails, N. Y, Sep, 8 When
the barrel oontsining Maud Willard and
her pet fox terrier was recovered from
the whirlpool Saturday night, sfter
yoysgiag there over Ave hours, it was
hsrd for the rescuing party to believe
that the girl was dead. The fact that
the dog was alive seemed to belle
this conclusion, out try IS they did for
over two hours, they could not restore
her to life. Graham was there, but be
rosmed about from rock to rock 10 q
dszsd condition. He had been through
The same waters FIVE times, had even
bseu 20 Lewiston hat very day unpro-
tscted by q barrel, but siill here was
biz girl friend cold sod dead. The
barrel contsiuinR Mia Willard remain
ed 10 the whirlpool q long time, and
when the woman was tskon out she
expired,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
After the Anarchists.

Pittsburg, Sept. 0-Carl Noldt, the
leader of the anarchists In this vicinity
has ust been placed under arrest by
the police. The charge against him il
not yet knowu. Noldi was q warm
friend of Berkmann who IL now serving
a twenty year sentence for the al
tempted assassination of n. q. Frick.
New York, Sept. 9.-The Central
Office detectives were called together
this morning. and commanded to exert
every effort to find some trace Of En or
Goldman the alleged m ntor Of CT .lgo Z
10 his terrible act. Where she II sllll re
mains q mystery. but il she is 10 tbi-
city or vicioity The police propose to Sc
cure her. Every known anarchist hsu'
IL New York, it was stated, 10 under
observation today.
Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 9-At noon ths
police OF this city received Telegram
from New York, saying that EDms
CD Oman was on her way to Montreal
or already there. The Montreal police
have been asked to keep q oloss watcn
or her.
St Louis, Sept 9.-.Ths local police say
Emna Coleman is near here AID that sh5 will
be under arrest TO ore rundown.
The twelve aus rchists arrested here on In
formation from the Buffalo police cor n sctIr
them with the assassin CsolgosE wers tsksn
before Justice PrIndlyiile at the Hsrr son
street police court this morning and their
cases continued until tbs 18Th. The m u
were he'd. Three OF tie lively ansTch SIS
have Identified the pictures OF - lgoss n
being The man who spent the nigh. 10 Chi
csgo with the locs anarchists 90 July ~
est. He was positively identified as beng
the man who gave ths nsms Of "schlJ.s,p
saying be came from Cleveland, Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

"AND THEY sill continued with one
accord in prayer" was the picture
presented 10 every church in Alexan-
dris Yesterday as the ministers invoked
the throne OF grace for the recovery Of
the President of the United States from
the effects of the assassln's bullet.
PRAYERS we're breathed from sincere
souls at both the morning and evening
services, and from the tenor OF the dis
patches today there is much to en-
courage the hope that the intercssss..ons
which have gone APP from those of all
Green's not only 10 this country but
throughout the civilized world are
being heard aud that the cruel and
dasiardly intention OF an enemy TO law
and order is destined to miscsrry.
Should God 10 His mercy restore the
President the outrage upon human and
divine law should be avenged, and 1t Is
che solemn conviction OF all that the
Creator demands that His creatures
do their part by taking heroic meas
urss to prevent as far as possible re-
eurreucs OF such foul deeds by eliminat-
ing al persons from this and every
other country who preach doctrines
akin to thoss which superlnducsd the
at empted assassination OF the Fresi-
dent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

THE British authorities now require
prominent Beer prisoners to accompap y
trains on the Petersburg railroad This
will r. mind many Alexsndrians of the
scenes enacted in this city during the
war. Many prominent citizens were
arrested by the federal soldiers and
sent oOt under guard on the trains
which left here on the Manassas road
to prevent attacks on such trains by the
Confederates. These free excursions"
were very trying to the nerves OF the
excurslonists aud their families, but
though Colonel Mosby made the an
nouucement that the presence OF the
hostages would not deter him from at
tacking the trains II favorable opporiu-
mites presented themselves. be never
did 90. aud no one was injured during
the trying ordeaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
Rumored Plot gsinst the Vice Presl.
dent

Buffalo. N. T., sept. 3 There are
persistent rumors here that an anar-
chistic plot exits TO ass.ssioste Vice
President Roosevelt. CzJlRoez's stare
meDt that be was slone 10 the concsp-
ton of bis crime il discounted and u,
police are keeping q sharp lookout for
suspicious persoDs. Vice Presdsot
r ossvelt realizes that ne 10 in DAGGER,
and has surrounded himself With
guards. About the Ainslsy Wilcox
residence where he ia staying the city
police have double guard and Two
detectives are constantly in the house.
Yesterday the detectives accompanied
him to church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

TIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, after a two
months recess, reopened today with an
attendance Of nearly 1900 pupils. To
provide for the increased attendance In
the white girls school another school
has been opened so that all may be ac-
commodated. and the buildings and
furniture have been put In proper re-
pair. The expense OF maintaining these
schools ls large and the Community has
q right to expect return In not only
bsttsr. education, but in better con.
duct Of the pupils. These owe it to the
taxpayers to be diligent and faithful 10
their studies and courteous in their be.
havior, and the parents of the children
can greatly aid them 10 both these re-
sDeCte.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. o, 1901.
wKARr told that on the night Alex

WE ARE told that on the night Alex
auder the Great was born about 2zOV
wears sgo) the famous temple OF Diana
at e ohesus was discovered to be on are,
and a youth named Erostratus was
caught 10 the act OF applying the torch.
Hs was arrested and upon bsing qnes'
toned ssid be recognized the fact that
he was cipher 10 creation and desired
70 have his name 10 history. be could
not place 1t there by genius and be had
resolved to destroy the temple 10 order
that be might become notorious. II Is
no v stated that one of the motives
and probably the main one-whiob
sctusted the Individual who shot PresI.
dsot Mckinley last Friday was the
thirst for no,oriety. This appetite
caused o shiftless crank to murder
President Gsrfsld. Ever siDce-aDd
doubtless long before--the days when
the Epheslsn youth resorted to thai
ignoble act to attain notorlety, the world
has contained q sprinkliDg OF characters
devoid OF genius who pant to get their
names 10 history. All OF this ilk do not
free temples or kill potentates, but they
are so anGoyaDcs by their persistence
10 rushing 10 WHARF angels fear to tread.
The individual who shot Garfield was q
nuisance 10 every walk OF life. 40 an
noysace to his relatives, untrue to his
wife add q veritable drone 10 the hive
OF nature. The character who sprang
into prominence last Friday ia OF the
same Satanic spirit. Too lazy to toll or
spiu, be brooded over what be im sgiued
are the misfortuoes OF life because
KIDD providence, who aas something
for ell to do. did not shower wealth and
position on bin. He became ambitious
for fame and disciple of Emma G DID,
man, the modern Jezsbel, who believe
In plumber and murder. He attem pts to
kill the President aud cody says "Im
su a0srohist, aud have done my duty"
The people of this country are exssper-
ated By his act and his assertions. They
koow their duty. If they fail to per
form il. not only on this misguided
wretch but on all holding bis views. an
outraged heav5n will hold the country
responsible for no. enforcing the laws
OF God and man when murder and
ssditlon are practiced 10 their midst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09
The New York stock Market.

New York, Sept 9-The blg hnsncisl men
in y all street will maintain the stock market
& all hssirds The cesrDg house committee
was IN session this morning considering the
stu ton. 1t is Understood that the first step
III, y will tsss is - pool large sum OF money,
probably from fifteen TO twenty million doi-
lsrs, 10 be loaned In the open m,rket If
20 ded. II is probable tnst tie pool will not
hsgin 20 lend unless it becomes desirable to
bresk q high money market When the
committee sdiourned il was announced that
the b,nks who had participated we're graft
fed at tie compose Of fsirs. Manager shefs'
All the committee was ready to act a.
minutes mott should It's services DO required.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-09-09

down a resolution Of sympathy for Presi-
dent McKioley, WHO'S now battling for
bis lie with an assassin's bullet In his
body. Il Is needless to say that the
workmen referred to are 10 DO WY rep
resentatives of the great mass of wage
esruers in this country, who, like every
other class OF good citizens. deplore the
act nnd earnestly hope the wounded
Prasident's life may be spared.