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The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
The neport Not credIted.

New York, Dec. 6-The Mail and
Express has the following.
There Is no reason TO believe that
a combination of Philippine tobacco
growers Is being affected. so far as
authorities here are informed.
"The secretary OF the American To-
bacco Company said to-day that he
knew nothing about any such combine,
said TO have capital OF 100000, 900 or
more. Other tobacco interests here
do not credit the report"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
ron WOMEN OF SOUTH.
Commander Haughton Urges Sons
10 Send in subscriptions.

st. Louis. Dec. 6.-Judge r. b.
Haughton,. conrmander-in-chief Of the
United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
has issued a general order urging those
camps that have not sent their sub
scriptions to the fund being raised for
a memorial for the women Of the
South, to do so at once. The movement
for the erection Of a woman's memoir
ial was started some time ago by the
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
and is to commemorate the women Of
the South for their constancy, devotion
and heroisn during the Civil War,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
MISS cRopsEY IN NORFOLK.
Chief of Police There Says She Is
Alive and Well.

Washington, Dec GA Post special
from Norfolk, Va, quotes Chief of Po-
lice NJ. ]. Vellines Of that city as say
ing that he knows Miss Nell Cropsey
TO be alive and WELL but that in view
of the Importance of the case, he can
not disclose any information regarding
her whereabouts at this time. The
missing girl. the chief says, came to
Norfalk-.Friday morning, Nov. 20, via
thesSeaboard Air Line, and afterwards
went beyond Norfolk. When she landed
in Norfolk she was unaccompanied by
any one.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
May De Nellie cropsey's Dody.

Elizabeth City, n c., Dec. 6-R. w.
Turner and L. A. Winder. members OF
the Citizens Committee of Five, have
gone. to the place where the body Of
woman. believed TO be that of Miss Nell
lie Cropsey Is reported to have been
found. Since they left this morning
another report has come that the body
OF a woman was found about ten miles
down the river from this place.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
Dlscu.sea PhIIlpplne Tnrln.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The Republi
can members Of the Ways and Means
Committee met informally after the
adjournment ofthe House to-day and
talked over the needs Of Philippine
tariff legislation. The discussion con-
tinued through the afternoon. and al
though no definite announcement was
made, IL Is understood that a measure
will be ready for the committee next
week with the prospect Of being re-
ported TO the House without delay, and
passed before the hoitaays
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
ROLLED DOWN THE BLUFF.
Accident 20 Canadian Pacific Train
with Two Fatalities

Vancouver. b. c., Dec 6.--At an early
hour this fternoon a Canadian Pacific
train was proceeding east at a slow
rate around dangerous curve. 400
feet above the Frazer river when En-
gineer Randall suddenly came upon a.
rock slide scarcely fifty yards ahead
OF him. A signal was given to the
brakemen and the engine was reversed
but 1t was too late The train was
going scarcely five miles an hour, but
the heavy train behind piled the engine
on the rocks. and before the engineer
and fireman could jump the engine
rolled over and over 300 feet down the
BLUM to the river. Engineer Randall
and Fireman Potruff were crushed 10
death beneath THE engine. Three cars
were wrecked. going over the bank ar
ter the engine. Traffic was delayed six
hours.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
cnnnt TnIrtoi Recorercd.

London, Dec. 7-"count Leo Tolstol
has quite recovered from his recent ILL
ness" telegraphs the Odessa corre-
spondent OF the Standard. He takes
walks daily and has resumed his
work"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07
To SURRENDER Mrs. stone.

London, Dec. IA dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Sofia says that
the surrender at Salonika Of Miss Ellen
NJ. stone, the American missionary,
and her companion is impending,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-07

London, Dec. 6.--A dispatch to the
Central News from Amsterdam says
that Maj. Van Tets died last Thursday
evening.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
A Pitched Battle
At the Church Door.
An Old East Tennessee Feud-4
Killed; Others Wounded, Per-
haps Mortally.

Middleshorough, KY, Oct. 7.
A fendal fight, in which four
were killed and four wounded. oc-
Cured yesterday at the Big
Springs Union Baptist church,
over the T~nnessee line. The killed
are: Tip Chudwell, James Chad
well, Rush Morgan, Heory Nor
gan. The wounded are: Henry
Overstreet, mortally; Robert
Jones, mortally; John Morgan,
leg broken; Joe Moberley, flesh
wound.
The feua has existed between
the Virginia Morgans and the
Tennessee ChadweIls since the
civil war. Since then 80 Nor
gans and 40 Chadwells have been
killed in the numerous fights that
have taken place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
Two More Men Are Dead.

Middleshorough, KY, Oct. s.
VIM. Morgan and Ross Chad
well, wounded Sunday night in
factional fight at the Union Bap-
tlst church near Big Springs, Va,
are dead, making six dead from
the feudah encounter. A large
party, headed by Bud ChadweJl,
Len Chadwell and Joe DooIey,
have left Middlesborough armed
with Winchesters to join the
Chadwell forces and it is believed
serious results will sovn follow.
1t is reported that the Chadwolls
have ordered Il wagon load of
arms from Knoxville, Tenn.
Augustus Morgan, aged so,
father of the Morgan boys, and
who is we'll liked by the Chad
wells, is endeavoring to bring
about peace between the factions.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
Powers Again on Trial.
Makes IA Kick Against Presiding
Judge, Charging Partisanship.

Georgetown, KY, Oct. s The
second trial OF former Secretary
OF State Calsb Powers on the
charge of completely in the GoebeI
assassination began today. Judge
Cantrill read the affidavit filed by
tue prisoners attorneys setting
forth the ''alleged partisanship of
the court and that the Judge i, a
candidate for senator and deeplv
prejudiced against the defendant
personally as well as politically" i"
etc.
Ihe c"mmonwealth's att, rnsy,
Mr. Franklin, argued that the
affidavit was not within the law.
He said the affidavit was IA mers
recitation of the prisoners con
clnsions and opinions ever his
alleged inability to get fair trial.
Judge Ca..trill refused to vaca,e
the bench saying the affidavit
should have been iled before the
Judge had taken any action in the
case. He refused to discuss the
sections Of the affidavit which re.
lated % himself, but denied that
the jury in the former trial had
been unfairly chosen.
When court convened this after
noon two panels the petit jury
were called and AIR. Hendrick, of
the commonwealth, spoke IN re,
gard TO the motion made by the
defense for continuation of the
case. Judge Cantrlll overruled
the motion for continuance. Judge
Sims, for Powers, then asked that
the case ne dOcketsd for some
future day of the term, but Judge
Cantrill overruled this motion also
and ordered that tie witnesses be
called.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
Miss Stones Captors.
Band Numbers Is and is Beipp
Surrounded by Troops
Constantinopla, Oct.

Constantinople, Oct. S.AA
trustworthy report locates 9sfiss
Stone 5 ahductors on the summit
of mountain at Gultepe. on the
Turko- Bul garian frontier. near
Dnbni.za. 1t is said that the
kidnapping band mum bers ei9b-
teen. Arrangements Fave been
made to surround the mountain
with Turkish and Bulgarian troops
1t has been suggested that the ab-
ductors of Miss Stone are mem
bers of the old Macedonian com
mlttee, actunted by motives of
jealousy, and that they are en-
aeavorlng to accomplish the down
fall of the present committee.
The Bulgarian government mas
promised to act vigorously.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
Loaded for L.ynchers.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Union, Oct. 9.-Quite a little
excitement was created when il
was reported that a crowd of men
were coming IN from the country
to lynch the man who shot Joe
Vaughn last week 1t is said that
preparations were made TO check
the crowd. Instead of firearms
water was to he used. A squad
OF men were to he stationed Mt
different corners With the city
hose pipes and as the SO called
lynchels passed the water was to
be turned on them. If that did
not stop them then firearms would
he resorted TO. But they never
came
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
Parish Hotel Burned.
One of forkville's Oldest Build
lngs Completely Destroyed.
Special to The State.

special to The State.
Y"rkvilIe, Oct. Fire was
discovered ali, ut 1 O'Clock This
morning in the Parish hotel. This
was large wooden building aud
one of the Oldest in town. The
1ames gained considerable head
way before the fire department mr.
rived The building and contents
are complete loss. The family
and guests escaped with only a
few articles of clothing.
Once it seemed as if the princi-
pal business part of Main street
would burn and Mayor Willis
wired to Chester asking the fire
department of that place to be
ready for a call A ready re-
sponse was received through Col.
Nichols, general manager of the
C.r,,l;,, nI N.n :,
way, but their services were not
r.o, ;roa IN,
white and colored, worked hard
and deserve great praise, especially
MesSls Walton 5. Neil and Wal-
t,nce. Tho .;,,,h ~
;xht n,
h,rnl I -.
c,.,s. fron. &c ~ y ~
w.
neat and water. Thomas Ballard,
barber, and II. j. Mackorel &.
Bao., wholesale grocery brokers', :,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
a Short Extension of Time
Granted.

Washington, Oct. ga cable
gram was received today hv the
state department from Consul
General Dickinson, at Constantl-
n"ple, saying that Miss Stone had
been located in the mountains on
the Turkish frontier, and that on
Saturday last she was alive and
well.
1t is now known officially that
her captors have granted a short
extension of time.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
Bridge to Let.

The coHtract for building bridge
over Cane Creek, at what is
known as the Hood Mill Place,
near MIR. q. w. Nllliams's, will
be let by the undersigned to he
lowest responsible bidder, at the
site, on Thursday, the 18th inst.
at ii O'Clock, u. m. Specifica
hons will be made known on day
OF letting. The right to reject
any and all bids is reserved.
w. q. Caskey,
Co. Supervisor.
Oct. 1st, 1901.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
Southern Democrat Made Judge.

Washington, Oct. 7.--Presi-
dent Roosevelt. has appointed ex>
Governor Jones, Alabama Demo.
crat, United States district Judge
for the northern and middle dis
tricts of Alabama. 1t is expected
that Southern Republicans will
protest.
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
socs 20. II Q. G. @. f~u, druggists refund money
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12

How Are Your Kidneyss
DR. Hobba Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam
tleffse Add Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N Y
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
THE RANSOM FUND.

Boston, Mass, Oct. 8. -Ad.
dltions to the Stone ransom fund
have practically ceased. Only Q
small checks were received up TO
noon today. The fund aggregates
nearly $50, 900.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
u AFFNEY BRANCH.
WESTBOUND.
n 20 Minutes for dinner.

~ MIHUttS TOr dinner.
Note Trains Nos. 32 and 33 are
operated daily
Trains NDs. "a, 35. IL, IL, IS, IA Is
and 10 areoperated daily except suns
day
Connections: At Camden with
Southern Ry., s a. L.. and A.
Line. At Lancaster with l. & q. r.
II y Hatawba Junction with Sea.
bosrd Air Line. At Rock Hill with
southern railway At Yorkville with
Carolina IL Northwestern r.. II. Al
Blacksburg with Southern railway.
At Shelby and Rutherfordton with
3. A. L.. Al :. arion with Southern
E. II. HAW,
Gen'l. Passenger GENT
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-10-12
SJUfa GAa LIMA 4 GEORGIA
~ EXTENSION R:R GAMPAhY

General pa>seng 'r Department.
Schedule; Effective Jun. 18th. 1901
eastern Time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
The North Augusta Grange.

The North Augusta Grange has made
great success With its entertain
ments for the past winter. At the mas
querade ball. Wednesday evening.
there were about 50 couples. Music
was by Carey's orchestra and very
good time is reported. From the fair
and their entertainments during the
past few months they have cleared
$500 toward the payment for their hall
During the last two months they have
added 10 new members. had two har-
vest suppers and have two names to
be acted on at the next meeting. They
will probably shold their second ami
vcrsary exercises sometime this month,
and these exercises Will probably be
followed by an entertainment in the
evening.
This Grange Is now in very
prosperous condition. and this is
due largely to the efforts of the en-
tertainment committee and those TAX
ing part in the drama, Turn of the
Tide" al of whom have been unccas-
iug in their efforts in behalf of the or
ganization ard who deserve great
credit for their success in this direc-
tiolN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
ARK MARINERS.
An Old Masonic Degree OF Grca. Interest Has
Been Revived.

During the coming week n large
number of the most prominent men of
Norway will be in Portland in attend
ance on the Grand Lodge of Masons.
Says Merton L. KimbaIl, secretary of
oxford Lodge, No. l, Of Maine Ark
Mariners. in regard TO the general in
forests being taken in Masonic circles
throughout the State in this body:
oxford Lodge Ark Mariners has
worked since 1896 at Norway. under a
charter from the Sovereign College of
Allied Masonic and Christian Degree
for America, whose headquarters have
been in Richmond. Va. The degree is
a very old one, as Wei as Very beauti
full. and is extensively worked in Eng
land and all parts Of the British en-
pire, the Earl of Euston being the
grand master of the English body. but
has been little known in New England.
the lodge at Norway being the only
one in Maine.
so much desire for fur thcr knowl-
edge has been expressed by Masons in
all parts of the State that dispense
ton has been granted by Grand In
tendant General Josiah II. Drumm0nd.
at present the ranking officer Of the
Soverei ign College. for oxford Lodge to
work in Portland during Grand Lodge
week. and applications will be r.
ceivcd. voted on. and accepted candi-
dates elevated on the evening Of May Z.
in the armory and ladies parlors Of
Masonic hail in Portland, Immediately
following tie close Of the Grand Chap
ter
1T is hoped that an address on IL"
history and traditions of the degree
will be given by Mr.. Drummond, who
is undoubtedly at the present time the
most distinguished Mason in America.
immediately following the conclusion
| of the work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
The Rumma0e Sale.

The itumm2 sc sale still continues at
al Water ST. Get. The need all sorts
Of articles, clothing is especially de-
sired, but anything salable at any
price will not come ainiss. Rcmembct.
that whatever You take there 10 be
sold or whatever you buy helps to prr-
chase new sterlizer for the hospital.
Patl onize this sale, whether you bur
or sell o. DO both. YOU viii never regret
~. OF course there are many Who
cannot conveniently send anything To
pc sold Or buy at the sale. but who
would he glad 10 help IN the good
cause. New, if those would send n
money subscription to Miss Helen
Flu leF. No. Crosby street. il would be
greatly appreciated. Please help out
in this good work in one way if yoa
cannot in another.
The u Club, which recently had such
a successful sale for the City Hospital.
had some articles left over and the
m mbers have notified the mana gers
Of the Rummage sale that they viii
open table, today, from which they
viii dispose Of the balance Of this
stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
AUGUSTA HOUSE WILL CLOSE.
Mr.. Capea Comes TO Conclusion that Will Be
Regretted in Augusta.

The Augusta House is to be closed.
Within n few days the regular guests
viii have lett ANA tile doors Of the
hostelry will he shut. No more tran
sients arc to be taken and the carriage
ceased its trips to the depot, yester-
day morning.
Nj. Capcn regrets closing the hotel.
but on account Of the expense Of keep
ing Il open he finds it advisable ana rs
I'll. Capen regrets it. so do the citizens
Of Augusta. The house has been con
Quoted on first-class principles and has
been an honor to the capital. The city's
visitors have been royalty entertain
ed and there are certain number who
ALWAYS make the house their home
while in the city. They will DC sorry 10
learn that they must stop elsewhere.
Mr.. Capen has been in the hotel bust
ness for many years. and is a polished
gentleman and an ideal landlord. al
WAYS having the welfare of his guests
first in mind.
The lease is of 10 years duration
and Mr.. Capen viii hold it and reopen
the house for the next Legislature.
Three years Of Mr.. capen's lease have
expired. While his plans for the sum
mer have not been fully made. Mr..
Capsn will remain in the city until his
children have completed the present
term Of school. 1t is quite proba bic that
be Will assume the position of manager
Of some summer hotel during the COM
ing summer.
The Augusta House has for years
been the headquarters of the members
of the Legislature. 1t has been said
that laws. governors and even con-
gressmen have been made within its
doors. It has been the mecca of the
politician and the home of the lobbyist.
Countless social functions have taken
place in the parlors and dining rooms
anl none Of them have been more sue
cessful than those which nave occurred
since Mr.. Capen took charge. For many
reasons Augusta is glad that Mr.. Ca
rem will reopen the house at the next
Legislative session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
CONTESTED DIVORCE CASE.
iohn P. Dorr Of Gardiner Applies lcr Separl-
ton from His Vile.

In the Kennebec county superior
court. Thursday before Judge Han
without jury, the divorce case 81
John +. Dorr against Emma l.. Dorr.
both Of Gardiner. was tried. Oliver b.
ClasCn Of Gardiner, appeared for the
libylIant, ana Charles u. Knight u the
same city. for the libellee.
The allegation of the libellant in the
testimony adduCed was that the circu-
lation Of stories by the libellec Of his
criminal intimacy with an Augusta
woman tended 10 injure his business
as doctor of The Christian Science
Guild. and was also the means of
a very severe nervous ailment.
The defence denied the allegation and
contends that the conduct of the libel
liant was such as to cause the libellec
to feel offended.
Last December before Judge Hall. a
hearing was held and the lihallant was
ordered TO pay s. per week for the
support Of his Wife pending divorce
proceedings.
The evidence had all been submitted
at the adjournment Of the court. last
evening. ana At $50 o'clock this morn
ing. arguments Of counsel will begin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
Men and Teams Wa3tca.

On the Togus extension of the cleo
tie ro2d there are now about 600 men
working and progress is beinE made all
along the line. There is need of more
teams and men. All will find work who
apply. so says Supt. Taylor. They are
paying teams $500 per day which price
should bring to their aid al the. ork-
ING teams within radius of many
miles. If local help can be obtained
in sufficient numbers it: will save
bringing in foreign help and it
Is the policy Of the company
to patroniZe home in every
case where possible, but st,ll the work
must lie pushed 10 completion as rapid
IN as possible before many Of the
fe9n,s viii be obligc' 10 do farm work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
BASE BALL. TO-DAY.
1o"y "'9n VIII Play Second League Gamc
win frceport High.

The Cony High school base han
team viii play its second came or 4hn
league fefies 1T the Augusta driyinc-
park, this afternoon. The contest viii
be with the Freeport High. one Of the
stroi gest teams in the league and Soma
red not ball may be expected. The
Boys worked hard for Wednes1 av.s
victory over the Gardiner High scboo.
team and will do their best. today. "a
add another victory to the list
The Augusta boys have one of the
best teams the school has put onto the
diamond for several years. 1t is a team
capable of playing fast ball and as
they Will play q strong team. TODAY.
and will have to work hard to win.
the boys are sure to make o good
showing with a large crowd to cheer
them on.
The Cony team will be made UP as
fellows: g.. Coz don: r.. Johnson; ID.
Hanson: Oh. Small: S.. Craig; 20.
Conv; IT,. Bither; CT. K.nsman: rf..
Williams.
The game will be called at p. NJ.
sharp: admis sion, - cents; school chill
dfen. - cents: ladies'. free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03

Mass: treasurer. Constantine d. Flu
tin, 2d., OF Revere, Mass. Certificate
approved, May >.
Invisible Folding Bed Co, organized
at Portland. for The purpose of manu-
featuring doors, beds. etc. with $500. =
600 capital stock. OF which So is paid in
The officers are: President, Lorenzo
/. Perkins Of Boston; treasurer, Albert
\. Taft Of Boston. Certificate ap-
proved. May /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
II Saved His leg.

p. A. DanGorth of LaGrange. Ga.
suffered for six months with frightful
running sore on his leg; but writes
that RucNlcn's AMIGA Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For Ulcers.
Wounds. Piles. it's the best salve in
the world. Cure guaranteed. Only
DC. Sold by Bowditch & Webster. Au-
eusta: c. H. Reane. Gardiner: 5. 5.
LiGhtbody, Waterville, druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03

The people at the station, yesterday
morning. waiting for tie IL o'clock
train were somewhat amused t. see
one N the prominent state officials
emerge from the train without any HIT.
H. made 2 grand rush for the neares.
nat store. but he did not get out DC the
way before most of the people there
had spotted him. Inquiry elected the
information that the wind blew his nat
off at Watervillc. where a whole
train passed over it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
A CARD.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
"a rsf,,nd the money on a 30 cent bottle
Of C;reene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar II il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent hottie TO prove
Bow,itch & Webster. l<insnian pharmacy
- \ cnlIrtemanche &. X. Partridge.
Arm ,r Tetrault Temple Pharmacy.
49, cn,lghIiu Augusta
Jp IIIfchinson, HaIlowell
nn.,;rs,n & co. Chas. Ward a Co.
= ls's, II geane Gardner
nov;O.d twky6-nos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-05-03
Proposals for Supplies.
National Soldiers Homo.
" ts4 r1..Js..I. ~. NJ - 81

Treasures Office, May l. 1871.
Sealed PROPOSALS viii he received at
this Office until eleven A. NJ. May q. 1871.
fnr furnishing ana delivery Of supplies al
Eastern Branch. n. II. d. v. s, quanti-
ticS - Ee increased ten per cent il re-
tract.
Standard samples can b. examined. ana
rrin.,i instructions ana specifications ana
pl!-aion to this office Samples nrs-
-crtrd by bidders VIII rOt b- considered
uI...-s the same are called for IN thc
at. cihcalions. The right Is reserved "
reject aay nr All proposals Or Id waive
:nr irfu"n1 .itirs therein.
Eavglopcs containing proposals should
be irdgrscd "IToposa!s for Supplies. n.
y. y. Y. S, and addressed to the IN
GersiSEcd.
s. II. al EN-. Governor
d, Inay5,J,-}