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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
THE BRITISH SOLDIER
CAPT. sIoCUM TELLS of HIM AS HE
SAW HIM.
BRAVE BUT WITHOUT CAUTION.
JUST BUNT AHEAD AND TAKE THE
CONSEQUENCES.

Lord Roberts a Shining and GIaring
Exception to This RuIe-The Men
in the Ranks Have Not the Indi-
Viduality and Resources of Ameri-
cans, But for IndomitabIe Cour-
nge, Uncomplaining Fortitude and
Implicit Obedience Are Beyond
Criticism.
Washington, June 21.-Capt. s. L. H.
Slocum, Eighth Cavalry, who was mill
tary attache with the British army dur
ing the early part of the Boer war. has
made his report to the War Department.
At the time of the British defeat at CO.
lenso, Dec. %, 1899. Capt. Slocum said
he considered the situation Of the British
most critical. They had been defeated
all along the line, and had the Beers
assumed offensive operations the English
army with long and thinly guarded lines
would have been placed in. great jeop-
ardy.
Capt. Slocum also was with Lord Rob-
erts, and describes in detail the movement
toward Kimberley. He says that Roberts
was confronted with a crisis which would
have staggered and been the undoing Of
to Kimberley and beyond was success
fully carried out, and the surrender of
Gen. Cronje changed the situation, and
relieved the critical position of the Brit
ish army.
Speaking of the Beers, Capt. S.ocum
says they we're splendid on the defensive
but did not consider offensive movements
as part of their proper tactics. He speaks
of the British people as a nation exem-
plifying the phrase Brave to a fault"
and adds:
If they were less brave there would
have been many less faults and more
victories in this war Caution they have
not, but just hunt ahead, and take the
consequences. Lord Roberts is a shining
and glaring exception to this rule All in
all, l consider him to be a remarkable
man and general"
He says the English artillery had ire
mendous preponderance over that of the
Beers, who rarely ever used their artil-
lery. Capt. Slocum says smokeless now
der enables an army to conceal itself,
although artillery may be located by the
flash. Balloons and powerful telescopes
must be used to locate an enemy
Speaking of the march of the British
army from Bloemfontein to Pretoria he
dwells on the indifference of the officers
to enforce orders for safety and the re-
luctance of the soldiers to intrench them
selves. The infantry never rush in their
attacks, but march calmly forward. Capt
Slocum saw mounted men waiting for
orders 20 advance. sit erect making a
perfect target for the rifle at short range
He adds:
'They have not the individuality and
resources of our men, but for ndomita-
Bile courage accomplishing fortitude and
implicit obedience, they are beyond crit
icism."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
CHANGE FOOD
And Lose THAT Uneasy FeeIIns

man who has always been a skinny
chap'' although hardly ever Ill. tells of
me way he put on flesh and reduced his
Hfltabihty and nervous condition.
ny chance he had taste of Grape
NUS Food at the table OF a friend and
enjoyed the flavor so much that he be-
sun TO have II every meal. He says. I'm
snort time found myself another per-
son. the old feeling OF discomfort and UNI
easlness left me entirely, II became a
Peas~e to go about my work, whereas,
Deiore for years l had always had the
ceiling OF being a little weary. now /
seetn to have a surplus Of energy for ev-
erything; my weight has increased II
ing.
have never been very sick and am
auhned II my present improvement In
".asth continues. shall not be.
The change that this food has made In
10y lie has been remarkable and 20 sat
.laetory that / am glad OF the opportu-
my 70 tell YOU Please DO not publish
10y name" Name can be given BY the
M9,.tum Cereal Co.. Ltd, Battle Creek
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22

largely in bringing the matter to a
speedy conclusion.
There is no doubt about Mrs Nor
mans parrot being a very accomplished
bird. 1t whistles and sings. talks and
laughs, as few parrots have done be-
fore. It's one fault, however, is an over
reservedness in the presence of strang-
ers. When alone or when only its mis-
tress is near. it literally lets itself out. ="
and makes the welkin ring with its pala-
verings.
If tradesmen are passing the house II
calls loudly. ordering a variety of truck
and vegetables which even the chef at
the Waldorf would find it task to re-
member.
Got any beans to-day? I'll take a
quart of strawberries, please. How much
are your squashes. Lady, lady, lady
buy nv vegetables-fine fresh vegeta-
b.es." calls out Polly at the top or it's
voice.
Suddenly its mood will change.
In a lot in the rear of the Norman
House in Cooper street, boys are wont 10
play baseball. The bird talks baseball
jargon with all the ardor of a seasoned
"fan."
Run, run. rum" it cries. Three
strikes, out. Throw to first. Come home
Observation-Disclosures
From grave to gay, from lively to Sc
we're. it turns with the rapidly of sum-
mer lightning
After its baseball conversation. 1t may
turn on the religious vocabulary. II
sings hymns, advises people to he good,
bliss to the virtuous.
Oh! You won't go to heaven when you
die
H.. 7
says Polly, gravely. 1t also sings Take
Up Your Cross and Follow Me-" Rock
of Ages" Lead, Kindly Light" and
several other church-going standbys.
Though the bird manifested a decided
difidence in the presence OF a stranger,
1t was asked to reply to a series of ques-
tons. To many of these 1t made mar
ticulate answers. None could blame IL.
under the circumstances.
What do you think Of the public
school SYSTEM
Push it along-good thing" said Polly.
Are the New York policeman
'Whack up, whack up" said the bird,
repeating one of ITS stock phrases be-
fore the question could be properly
formed.
Perhaps the parrot could not have given
a more apt answer to this question. 1t
was not always, however. so happy in
its expressions. Fog instance, it was
asked:
How do You like to be parrot?"
The answer was this:
mo we don't want anything to-day"
From this question on the bird answer
ed little to the purpose, finally lapsine
into a semi-siience muttering to itself
and seeming TO be bored. Here and there
one might imagine that It was saying
unpleasant things under its breath. Mrs.
Norman protested, however. that her
parrot never used "cuss words"
As Polly evidently desired to terminate
the interview the Sunday World reporter
withdrew with this final query:
What do you think of the weather."
The bird only whistled.
Could any other answer have been more
appropriate?
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
A WONDERFUL PARROT.
Forced Mrs. Norman to Compromise
Her Law Suit.


From the New York World.
What do you think of the Committee
of Fifteen?"
Its all right-it's all right"
Are you fond of music?"
Rock of ages, cleft for me-
Let me hide myself in thee;
Let the water and the"
Very good. Now, want to ask you
if"
"whack up-whack up-do you want
any vegetables to-day?'
Thus runs, in part the stenographic
report of an interview with the parrot
owned by Mrs. Margaret E. Norman Of
No. 262 Cooper street. Brooklyn. 1t is a
remarkable bird. 1t answers questions
with a startling relevancy to which Ed
gar Allan Poe's raven could not have held
a candle.
This parrot recently figured prominent
ly in a lawsuit Mrs Norman lost the
case mainly because of her fondness for
the feathered pet. The parrot has been
in her family for nearly twenty-seven
years.
When the lawyers asked her to give
it she refused. Take everything-take
all-but leave the parrot" she said.
The all and everything to which Mrs.
Norman referred included the original
manuscript of Dickens "Child's History
of England" the inkstand and sand-box
owned by the author and several other
valuable articles which had belonged TO
her father, who, by the way, was a close
friend of the elder Dickens.
These things had been in the possession
of Mrs. Norman for many years. OF
course she treasured them highly.
After the death of Mrs. Norman's father
her mother married a Mr.. Eugene Ma
gure.
1t was then that the troubles OF Mrs.
Norman bgan. The parrot. which had
belonged TO Mrs. Norman's father, was
left for FIVE years with the Maguires. IL
learned many things which IT should not
have learned according to Mrs. Norman's
view.
Among other requirements, It added to
its vocal possessions the name OF Ma
guire. In subsequent years, when Mrs
Norman again got possession OF the par
rot, she tried to teach the bird not 10
pronounce the name OF her stepfather.
Even to-day, however, the bird. la rem
iniscent mood. does say Mcguire. much
to the chagrin Of Mrs Norman.
IL seems that in the course Of her
relations with her stepfather. Mrs Nor
man gave him a note for a certain sum
of money. Suit was brought for this
amount, and Mcguire. by laying stress
on the possession OF the parrot. induced
Mrs. Norman TO come to a quick settle
meut.
Though the case newer came TO trial.
Il might be said that the bird figured
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
A COTTON OIL TRUST NOW.
Combination Forming with $780,
100000 Capital TO Control All the
Mills


Mills
Philadelphia, June H.-The North
American tomorrow will publish a story
to the effect that a syndicate of capital
lists is planning a combination with
loo,ooooOo capital to control the entire
production and sale within the United
States of the various products and by
products of cotton seed. There are 400
cotton oil plants in the United States of
which the American Cotton OIL Company,
with capital of 100000, owns as, and
the Southern Cotton Oil Company, with
head Offices in this city, owns 10. The
others are operated largely by cotton
planters. The North American says the
syndicate is now negotiating to purchase
the stock of the Southern Cotton Oil
Company. The negotiations are being
conducted for the Southern Company by
Henry c. Butcher, president of the COM
pany. To place him in position to act.
the article says, the holders of about
three-quarters of the 100000 stock have
given Mr.. Butcher options to sell their
holdings at figure close to the present
market quotation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
TO GOVERN FILIPINOS
SECRETARY ROOT ISSUES ORDER
OF PRESIDENT.
TAFT TO BE CIVIL GOVERNOR,
THE NEW GOVERNMENT TO BE IN
AUGURATED JULY 4.

The President of the Commission In
Civil Government, With Authority
Under the Instructions to the
Philippine Commissioners and the
Approval and Control of the Sec
rotary of Wharf.-The Military Gov
ernOr Will Continue to Exercise
His Authority in Districts where
Insurrection Exists.
Washington, June 21.-Secretary Root
to-day issued the order OF the President
establishing civil government In the Phil
appines. The order is as follows:
"On and after the fourth day of Jthy,
nineteen hundred and one, until it shall
be otherwise ordered, the President Of the
Philippine Commission will exercise the
executive authority in all civil affairs in
the government of the Philippine Islands
heretofore exercised in such affairs by
the military governor of the Philippines,
and to that end the Hon. w. H. Taft,
president of the Philippine Commission is
hereby appointed civil governor of the
Philippine Islands. Such executive author
ity will be exercised under, and in con-
formity to, the instructions to the Phil
ippine Commissioners, dated April sew
enth, nineteen hundred, and subject to
the APPROVAL and control of the Secretary
of War of the United States. The NUM-
cipal and provincial civil governments,
which have been, or shall hereafter be,
established in said islands. and all per-
sons performing duties appertaining to
the offices of civil government in said
islands, will in respect of such duties,
report to the said civil governor.
1.-THE power to appoint civil officers,
heretofore vested in the Philippine Com
mission, or in the military governor, viii
be exercised by the civil governor, with
the advice and consent of the commits
sion.
THE military governor of the Philip
pines is hereby relieved from the per-
Torrance, on and after the said fourth
of July, of the civil duties herein before
described. but his authority will continue
to be exercised as heretofore, in those
districts In which instruction against the
authority of the United States continues
to exist, or in which public order is not
sufficiently restored to enable provincial
civil governments to be established under
the instructions to the commission dated
April seventh, Nineteen Hundred.
by the President:
Elihu Root, Secretary of War"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
CoMMIssARY KEEPER KILLED.
Lady Teacher Driven From Her
school an WakuIIa County,

SchOOi an Wakutta County.
Tallahassee. Fla, June H.-At the tur-
pentine camp OF J. NJ. Smith, near Med
art. wakuna county. c. s. White. keeper
of the commissary. was found dead in the
building Wednesday morning lie had
been shot TO death. No further psrticu-
lars are obtainable.
another strange story OF an incident
which came very near eliminating In a
tragedy comes from wakulla county. Miss
NJ. M. Manning of this county was teach
ing school at Moody. Last week trouble
developed between two patrons OF the
school about the attendance OF the chill
dren OF one OF the parties. Miss Manning
boarded with a Mrs. Mite Moody, a
widow lady. While walking across her
room Sunday night with a lighted lamp
some one shot through the window the
ball knocking the lamp out OF Miss Man
ning's hand. stone was also thrown
through the window On Monday morning
Miss Manning left for her home, giving
up the school.
The citizens of that section held a meet
Ing and passed resolutions condemning
the outrage. and raised $3.50 as a reward
for the apprehension OF the guilty par
ties.
Sheriff H. n. Walker of wakuila county
yesterday brought r. J. Grainger 10 Tai
lahassee and turned him over 10 ] i.
Behymer. deputy sheriff OF Jefferson
county. Granger Is wanted In that coun-
~ on charge OF murder. committed
about year ago.
Maj. John W. Tench OF Gainesville has
been appointed by Gov. Jennings Florida
commissioner 10 the West Indian Expo
sition az Charleston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
BARKER CONVICTED
JURY WAS UNANIMOUS IN ITS YER
DICT.
TRIED TO KILL REV. KELLER.
COURTS CHARGE WAS AGAINST
THE PRISONER.

He Stands a Chance of seven Years
imprisonment and $4,000 Fine.
Mrs. BARKER -Sr. bitterly 80 .h.
Verdict-Her Husband VIII Appeal
to supreme Court-Rev. Mr.. Keller
showed Deep Emotion-He Issues
Statement Denying the Charges
Published by Mrs. Barker.
New York. June 21.-The jury before
which Thomas c. Barker of Arlington.
N. j.. was tried with shooting with in
tent to kin Rev. John Keller OF the same
town, took one ballot this afternoon and
returned with a verdict OF guilty. Under
the charge of the court they could do
little less. The JURORS were told they
must set aside all else and decide only IL
Barker with intent fired at Keller. That
was the law and they must obey it. No
tice OF appeal was given by Mr.. Barker's
counsel.
Barker tonight found himself once
more an inmate OF the county jail He
must remain there until $4,000 bail is
furnished. Before him stands a possible
as much as 5000.
Mrs. Barker was not In the court room
30 hear the verdict. She was In another
part of the Court House and when told
of the verdict sobbed bitterly. Mr. Keller
was also absent and showed deep emo
tion when told of the verdict. Mr. Barker
had expected an acquittal. He based his
hopes upon the strong plea of his coun-
sci when he dwelt upon the unwritten law
that a man has a right to kill where the
sanctity OF his home is assedled.
The Charge of the Court.
Whatever the effect OF this line of
pleading upon the jury. 1t was swept
away by the cold charge OF the court that
1.-THE story OF the alleged outrage. or the
outrage itself. II true. was no Justification
Of the defendants assault"
The court explained he had admitted
evidence that Barker had been told OF
an alleged assault. not because 1t had
anything to do with the case. but because
IL was for the jury to determine II the
story had anything to do with making the
defendant criminaily irresponsible. II
they believed the defendant was sane at
the time Of the shooting they must con-
Wet.
In his closing Prosecutor Erwin asked
the Jurors II the womans course was the
natural one. He said her story was i'm
probable. because Mrs. Barker would in
the natural course have told her husband
OF the assault at once. and failing that
would have made conndant OF a woman
and not OF another man.
Verdict Found on First ballot.
The Jurys only ballot was unanimous
for guilty and a unit for the highest de-
gree charged. Mr.. Keller. as soon as the
trial was completed. issued brief state
ment in which he absolutely denied the
truth OF the allegations that have been
made public by Mrs. Barker.
Barker will probably be sentenced on
Thursday next. and then his counsel will
ole the papers In an appeal to the su-
p-eme Court.
Mr. Barker. In an interview tonight.
saids
II did not expect such a verdict II
seemed 20 me there was reasonable
doubt. believe that no twelve men
would convict me after hearing my wifo's
story I believe that the Supreme Court
VIII give me n new trial and that then
my wlfe's story viii be told"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
A COMBINE AGAINST CHILL.
other South American Republics
VIII Back Peru.

a reliable source is at hand to the eff
feet that the Bolivian minister to Peru,
acting with the authorization of his gov
eminent. has informed the Peruvian for
eign Office that Bolivia will proceed in
accordance with Peru, the Argentine Re-
public. Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, if
the Executive Council of American Re-
public in Washington maintains its re-
strictions as to what questions are to be
submitted for arbitration to the next Pan
American Congress in the City of Mexico.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
VANDERBILT DIRECTORS MEET.

w. c. Brown Made General Manager
of Two of the Big Roads.
New York, June 21.-The directorates
at the Grand Central depot to-day. The
most important action taken at any of
the meetings was the reelection of Will
lam Fl. Newman as president of the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Company, and the election of w. C.
Brown, late general manager of the Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy, as addi-
tional vice president and general manager
of both the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern, and the Lake Erie and West
ern railroads.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
GERMANY TO INCREASE CLAIM.
Wants S1O,0OO,OOO More Idemnity
From China.

Berlin. June 2l.-It is officially admit
ted that Germany desires to increase her
claim of indemnity against China from
f12, 100000 to f14,0OO.OO0 because the first
figure does not include expenses borne
by Germany in China from May to July.
This demand about tallies with Germany S
actual outlay during the two months in
question. 1t is understood here that
Great Britain backs up Germany in her
increased claim.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
Con.oIidnting Its PIant..

Pittsburg, June p THE Post to-mor-
row will say the United States Steel Cor
poration's decision to consolidate the Ma
tional Steel Company with the Carnegie
Company is said TO be the first of Sc
ries of moves Of this nature. The Amer
lean Steel Hoop Company may also be
absorbed and the American Tin Plate
Company and the American Sheet Steel
company may be merged into a single
headed subsidiary corporation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
THE BIG ITALIAN STRIKE.
sisaor Gioiitt. Review. Its Peaceful
Settlement.

sisnOr Gioi;tt. Reviews las Peaceful
Settlement.
Rome. June M.-The Chamber of Depu-
ties was crowded to-day in anticipation
Of a review of the recent agricultural
crisis by Signor Giolitti, the Italian Min
lister of the Interior. Sigror Giolitti, re-
viewing the situation, declared that the
critical period was passed, and he con-
graduated the government upon its mod
rate course in which it sided with neither
the employers nor the strikers. Because
of this attitude 51l strikes, involving $780,
900 men, had been settled by mutual con-
cessions. Wages had declined in some
districts, but the total wage disburse-
ments for the year had increased by 49,
10000 lire. Signor Giolitti said that gen.
eral conditions had improved. and the
workmen had been shown that the Ital-
ian government had no intention Of pre-
venting the peaceful organization Of la
Dor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22

Little Vessels to BE Used by Navy in
Coast Survey Work.
Washington, June 2l-The little Span
ish warships captured during the war are
to be utilized by the navy for coast sur
vey work. Two of them. the Alvarado
and Sandoval. are now in commission and
one has been at Annapolis for some time
rms latter vesesl has been ordered to
Norfolk for docking, after which she will
begin survey work along the shore of
North Carolina.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
HIS BODY FOUND IN A WELL.
Three Women Arrested for Death of
n Mexican.

Mena, Ark, June 2.-The body of
Louis Hoyo. a Mexican restaurant keep
er, was found in well in the northern
part of town to-day by Mrs. Eggleston.
His neck was broken. Many bruises on
the body indicated that he had been muir
dered. Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Springer and
Miss Margaret David were arrested to
await examination.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
COMMISSIONER ARE SATISFIED.

They Think 1t Well to Fulfil the Ex-
pectations of the Natives.
Manila, June M.-The announcement
made by the government at Washington
yesterday and cabled here that the civil
government will be established in the
Philippine Islands July 4, is satisfactory
to the members of the Philippine Com
mission. Under the circumstances they be-
lieve 1t is politically wise to fulfill the
expectations and aspirations of the ma
tives on the date promised, providing this
is done without causing liability or sac
rihce of the customs revenues.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
rAMMANY FIXES THE DATES.

Conventions for Selection of Mayor
and Others Go lie in October.
New York. Jupe 2l-The dates for tho
various conventions were fixed by the
general committee Of Tammany Hall ar
a meeting at the Wigwam tonight City
convention for the selection OF Mayor.
controller ana president or the board Of
aldermen viii be held here Oct g. Tho
county convention for the selection Of
four candidates for Justices Of the su-
preme Court two judges OF the City
Court sheriff, county clerk. register and
district attorney. will be held AZ Tam-
Eaany Hail on Oct. 10,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22

Fallen Angel.--"whats this. dcarleq.
said the young husband, as he tried to
bite into Il.
why that's angel-food. darling" replied
the fair creature on the other side OF the
table.
"Ohl IL iti' with contracted brows aud
Jaws. IL thought. pcrhapa. Il was mar
bic cake. Evening Bullc-
eln-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
Minister srenson Coming Home.

London. June 22.--The correspondent at
copenhas gen Of the Daily Mail telegraphs
that L. S. Swenson. the American minis
ter has started for Washington. sup
posedly In connection with the sale Of the
Danish West Indies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22
THE WORLDS GOLD OUTPUT.
United States Produced Nearly Half
the Total Last Year

New York. June 21.-The Engineering
and Mining Journal will tomorrow pub
fish complete estimates of the gold out
put in the United States and in the world
last year. The figures. sl1s.435,562 for the
United States. and $255, s24.654 for the world
at large comparing with S9o,51S,7 12 and
SSl. 5O5,S47 in 1880, do not differ material
~ from the estimates Of several months
ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-06-22

Worcester, Mass. June a.-Charles s..
Porter defeated Nat Butler and Benny
Munroe in the three-cornered hfteen-mile
motor paced race this evening. Porter's
time was Is minutes. 10 S-5 seconds.