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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
MARCONI'S SIGNALS
CONGRATULATIONS POUR IN UPoN
THE INVENTOR.
TO CONTINUE EXPERIMENTS.
BETTER RESULTS EXPECTED
FROM USE OF BALLOON.

Marconi Talks of His Signals and
Says He Expected Them to Be
Stronger Than They Were--Attrib-
utes Faintness to Mid-ocean Wind
Currents and Defects of Apparat-
us-WiII Erect Pole 200 Feet
High at Cape Spear-The Inventor
Dimes with the Governor of New
foundIand.
st. Johns. N. F., Dec. 15.-Congratu-
latIons from New Foundland and
abroad are to-day pouring in on Mr..
Marconi. The inventor is dining to-
aight with Sir Cavendish Boyle. the
governor of New Foundland. IN oder
to more fully explain the details Of
his experiments to the latter who .ia
send Il lengthy dispatch on ,nls sub
jPct to the British cabinet yo-nnor.
row.
Mr.. Marconi to-day made further
exi .'ara tioE OF his ns-oceanic sig
nails. He said he expected them to
he stronger than they were. He at
tributes their faintness to mid
ocean wind currents and
imfei fections in his kite
apparatus. He expects better results
tomorrow If the weather enables his
balloon to ascend. There is some fog
on the coast to-day. Foggy condi-
tions will give better signals than will
clear atmosphere. Mr.. Marconi goes
tomorrow to Cape Spear. there to se-
lect a site for the erection OF a pole
200 feet high, with which he is conf
dent the most successful results VIII
be possible.
On Tuesday the inventor proposes
to have Gov. Boyle, Premier Bond and
other colonial dignitaries examine his
tests so they may satisfy themselves
of the absolute genuineness of the pro-
ceedings.
There is much speculation here as
to the practical possibilities of wireless
telegraphy Local telegraphers, while
admitting the theoretical value of the
proposition, think number of years
must elapse before it can be put into
practical use.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
ILLINOIS CENTRAL WRECK.
Head-end Collision Kills Eight and
Injuries Eleven.

Rockford, ILL.,, Dec. 15.-Failure on
the part of conductor to obey orders
is supposed to have been the cause of
head-end collision on the Illinois
Central between Irene and Perryville
early this morning. The two trains
were the eastbound passenger train
and through freight from Chicago.
going west AS a result eight people
are dead and missing, and eleven in
jured. The known dead are:
Richard Ormsby, Chicago, engineer
Of passenger train.
James Reardon, Freeport, fireman of
passenger train.
Robert Thompson, Dubuque, Amer
lean Express messenger.
j. w. Funk, Chicago, brakeman, pas
senger train.
David Behan. Freeport, freight en-
gineer.
Edward Carey, Freeport. freight fire.
man.
Missing and supposed to be dead;
Newsboy on passenger train, name
unknown.
Section foreman from Irene, name
unknown.
The injured, as far as the names
have been ascertained, as are follows.
H. c. Wellman. Chicago. right arm
crushed off at elbow: condition criti-
cal.
DIR. Aher,s., Chicago. cut and
bruised by broken glass.
j. H. Quinlan, passenger conductor,
cut and bruised, crushed about the
chest; condition critical.
w. b. Keefe, Sioux City. Ia, head
severely cut.
Frank stale, New Athens, H.. cut
about head and arms.
Thomas Hendricks, New Athens, ILL.,,
cut and bruised and hair scorched off
The trains met in a slight bend In
the track, both running at full speed.
The smoking, express and baggage
cars Were piled on the locomotive, PEN
ming in the occupants of the smoker.
Only three of the half dozen in that
car escaped. The others were penned
in, and If not instantly killed, We're
roasted to death, and their bodies with
both of the engine crews were entirely
consumed. All efforts of the survivors
to reach the victims were unavailing.
The temperature was 20 degrees be-
low zero and an icy wind was blow
ing, the point where the wreck occurred
being in shallow cut affording no
protection. BY the united efforts of the
survivors, one car was pushed back
from the wreckage to escape the flames
and the wounded were placed on the
hunks inside
Two hours elapsed before any relief
was at hand.
All the injured are doing well except
H. G.. Wellman of Chicago, who is in a
critical condition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
The CHILEAN REPLY
ARGENTINE MINISTER'S STUDYING
THE NOTE.
A TROUBLESOME PARAGRAPH.
HOPING FOR PEACE, BUT PREPAR-
ING FOR WAR.

Chilli stiu Carries n Chip ON Her
shouIder-ArgcDtine Desires 10
Avoid n Conflict but Is Preparing
for Trouble-The Country Divided
Into six Military Zones, with 2O,-
900 Men Each, for Whom Arms
Have Been Provided.
Buenos Ayres, Dec. Is. via Galveston.
Although the situation between Ar
gentine and Chill has improved, 1t has
not yet been clearly defined. The
council of Argentine ministers has
spent much time in studying the two
paragraphs of the Chilian note which
form the basis of that country's prop
csition, an agreement upon which
would mean the solution of the pend
ing difficulties.
The council has decided to accept the
first paragraph concerning the con-
struction of roads. This paragraph IS
satisfactory to the Argentine Repub-
lie. The compilation of the second par
agraph, referring to the pretended oc-
cupation by the Argentine of Chilian
territory at Ultima Esperanza is not
acceptable to the ministers. The assur-
ance Is given that the Argentine gov-
ernment, replying to this paragraph
will answer that it is impossible for
ii to recognize an act which. after in
vestigation, has been dlsproved.
The hope prevails here that every
thing will be arranged on friendly
basis within few days. 1t Is believed
that Chill will insist upon presenting
an insignificant claim for the invasion
of Chilian territory by three Argentine
policemen.
The Argentine still continues taking
military measures. Men of wealth are
Offering the government money with
which to buy horses and otherwise
equip, should occasion arise, a regi-
ment OF cavalry.
Public opinion throughout the entire
country is expressing its patriotic APP
proval of the governments conduct.
The people remain quiet.
The government has decided to di-
vide the republic into six military zones
with 20, 600 men in each. The arms and
equipment for these men are already
on hand in the respective zones. Over
and above the reserves called out last
week, $4,000 volunteers have presented
themselves for service. In case of ne
.cessity the government has resources
| which would enable 1t to mobilize an
army Of 100000 men.
The Situation Unchanged.
| Buenos Ayres, Dec. 15.--Later--.T The
situation here is unchanged. Every
| thing. is quiet. The. Argentine govern
| ment to- morrow will forward its reply
to the .Chilian note.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
WILL BE GUIDED BY RAYN0R.
Admiral schIey VIII Take Such Ac-
tion as His Counsel May Advise.

ttOu rs HIS tOunSel way tuftHe.
Baltimore, Dec 15.-Rear Admiral w.
S. Schley has notified Attorney General
Isidor Rayner that he is ready to take
any action with reference to his case
that Mr.. Rayner may advise. Mr.. Ray
ner expects to meet the Admiral IN
Washington tomorrow or Tuesday.
When asked whether he favored a
congressional investigation. Mr. Ray
nor said:
~ doubt whether proceeding Of this
sort is the proper one. 1t generally as
sumes political aspect. At this time
1 am of the opinion that the matter
should be prosecuted in the courts.
There are plenty OF ways in which this
can be done, and this week we will be-
gin to consult and determine upon our
course OF action"
Among the kilograms Mr.. Rayner has
received since the publication of the
findings of the court of inquiry was
ole from a gentleman In another state,
who asked that his identity be kept
secret. with an offer of $4,000 for the
necessary expenses attending further
prosecution Of the case. The offer was
declined.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16

Railroad tracks were covered for near
ly one mile.
AT Troy the damage from wind and
ram is estimated at $4,000. and the
electric car, service to Albany is sus-
pended.
Considerable damage has been done
throughout Northern New York by the
extremely high wind which prevailed
Tor twenty-four hours, reaching :he
velocity of tornado. The warm wealth
er Saturday sent the snow out of the
mountains like magic and many houses
on the lowlands are flooded.
At Middletown large landslides oc-
CURED on the Erie Railroad. In a col
lision between two trains one man was
killed and several injured. The bridge
over the Neversink river settled several
inches.
AT Rome the rapid rise of the Mo-
hawk river caused heavy loss and great
distress. The city and suburbs are un-
der water for miles. Only one train
passed the city to-day and the tracks
are badly washed. People were taken
away from their homes in boats, and
others are entirely without fuel.
Logs valued at $4,000 were swept
away on East Canada creek.
The storm did considerable damage
in and about the city of Schenectady
Twenty bridges on the Lehigh VAL
ley Railroad south of Auburn were
washed away. Besides this the track
was undermined in many places and
blockaded by landslides. All traffic
from that city, south over the Lehigr
Railroad, has been suspended, and II
is thought it will be several DAYS be-
fore trains are running.
AT Moravia, twenty miles south OF
A hYN.- - l..
three feet of water when the rain
ceasedA +.t,'--
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
THE LEHIGH VALLEY FLOODED.
Much Damage Done to Manufactur-
ing Plants.

Allentown, Pa, Dec. 15.-The most
destructive flood in the Lehigh VAL
lev since 1862 started this morning at
3 o'clock. following a two-days' rain
which melted the snow in the noun
tains, causing the Lehigh river to be-
come a raging torrent The traction
compa nies' power houses are hooGed
with seven feet of water, which put
out fires under boilers. No trolley
cars have run since morning, and Al
lentown is in darkness tonight. The
Adelaide Silk Mill sustained loss OF
over $4,000 by the flood. The American
steel and Wire Company's wire aud
nail plants are under water and thous-
ands of dollars damage has been done
there.
All other industries along the course
of streams suffered heavily by water
flooding the Easements and first doors,
damaging the machinery and stock.
No through trains are running north
of Allentown. and communication by
wire is cut off. No loss of life has
been reported. There are many wash
outs along the railroads. The water
began subsiding this afternoon and Is
slowly receding tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
Confirmed in Lonaon.

London. Dec. 15.-Maj. Flood Page OF
the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Com
pany. in an interview with a repre-
sentative of the Associated Press, con-
hrmed the report that Mr.. Marccni
at st. Johns, N. F., had received sig
nails from the experimental station at
Poldhu. Penzance. Maj. Flood Page
said that the state OF the weather made
continuous tests very difficult, but that
there was no doubt that the wireless
signals had been successfully transmit
ted across the Atlantic.
Before starting for Newfoundland
Mr.. Marconi established hts station ut
Poldhu and arranged for the repetition
at certain times of signals. 1t Is un-
known here to what exten. his ex-
periments have succeeded, but il is ev-
ident from a cable received that Mr..
Marconi considers that he has sur
mounted the initial difficulty, and that
wireless telegraphy thus becomes a real
and live factor of the commercial life
of the world.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
STORMS IN NORTH
NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA
SUFFER HEAVILY.
WARM WEATHER MELTS SNOW
RIVERS ovERFLowED AND MUCH
DAMAGE DONE.

Losses to Railroad and Mining Com
panies in Coal Regions VIII Reach
Millions of Dollars-Railroad
bridges Gone and Traffic at a
StandstiII-The Lehigh Valley Suf-
fers Heavily-Ithaca, Syracuse and
Many other Towns Are Flooded,
and Railroads Badly Hampered.
philadelphia, Dec. 15.-A storm
which for severity and destructiveness
has not been equalled in this section
for twenty-five years, visited Eastern
and Central Pennsylvania last night,
causing almost unprecedented damage
and resulting in the loss of at least
four human lives. The havoc in the
coal regions is enormous and the loss
to railroad and mining companies will
amount to millions of dollars. The
Lehigh, Schuylkill, Susquehanna and
Juniata rivers have risen as high as
fifteen feet above their levels, and all
of their tributaries have overfowed,
inundating the surrounding country in
more than a dozen counties.
WoSAO0to nave OAASA
on the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and
Reading, Northern Central, Lehigh
Valley, Jersey Central and Lackawan-
ma Railroads. Bridges were carried
away and traffic is at a standstill. Del
egates to the convention of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor are storm
bound, at Scranton. with no idea when
they will be able to leave.
The force of the water weakened the
supports of a bridge, spanning creek
near Williamsport, and as a result a
freight train was wrecked and three
men killed. At Hazleton, miner was
swept from a bridge and drowned.
In the Schuylkill valley forty-eight
mines were flooded and in the Lehigh
and Lackawanna regions the destruc-
tion is equally great. Hundreds or
mules were drowned in the coliieries,
and it will be weeks before many. of
the mines can. resume operations.
In some sections the water reached
the second stories of residences, and
the town of Westmore, near Wilkes
barre, is submerged Many of the resi-
dents have left their homes in boats.
The flood was rendered more disas-
trous by the melting of the snow on
the mountain sides. The high wind
accompanying the rain unroofed many
houses and the individual losses will
be considerable.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
TO IRHIGArE ARID LANDS.
BtII for This Purpose Has Been
Completed.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The Commit
tee of seventeen senators and members
of the House. appointed by the full
congressional representation from the
western arid land states to draft bill
providing for national aid to irrigation,
have completed the bill they were au-
thorized to name, but it will not be
introduced IN either House of Con-
gress until after the Christmas holi-
days. The bill embodies some of the
provisions. of both the Shafroth and
the Hansbrough- -Newlands bill. Its
central idea is the devotion of the pro-
ceeds of the sale of the public lands
to the reclamation of those lands. II
also increases the price of the public
lands to be benefited by the proposed
irrigation enterprises so as to make
settlers pay part of the cost of con-
struction.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
BAD TIMES IN BATANGAS.
Enforced - Men,
Women and Children Flee From
Horrors of War.

Manila, Dec. 15.-Gen. j. Franklin
Bell has been exceedingly active in
Batangas province, where he intends.
by every means available. to stamp
out the insurgents.
Lieut.. Hennessy of the Eighth In
fantry, together with one American
scout and six Filipinos, captured an
insurgent major with AZ men, twenty
two rlfies and $50 rounds of ammuni-
ton, without the loss of a man.
A number of captured papers now
in the hands OF Gen. Bell implicate
in the insurrection the presidents and
other prominent natives of Liam, Ba-
tangas province.
Gen. Bell has notified the natives in
Batangas that on the 2Sth of Decem-
Der he purposes to concentrate them
in the neighborhood of the towns. He
will move their live stock. rice. ETC..
to within the limits of concentration.
After that date everything outside
these limits will be confiscated.
The roads from Batangas and La
guna provinces are lined with a con-
tinuous stream OF native women, men
and children in carts. carry-alls and
mounted on carabaos seeking safety
from the horrors Of war.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
LEttte# VALLEY ovERFLowED.
Back water From River Does Much
Damage to Property.

Bethlehem, Pa, Dec 15.-In six hours
this morning the Lehigh river over
flowed the canal and the adjoining
railroad tracks on both sides. Both
the Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central
railroads were forced to suspend traf-
fic. Not since 1S41 has the back water
from the river wrought such serious
damage. The canal bank bosses say the
damage to the canal will reach $4,000,
while 200 private residences in the
flooded district suffer to the extent OF
nearly $50, 900. Both the electric and gas
companies are without power, and the
churches were compelled to suspend
services tonight.
Although many head of live stock
have perished, no loss of human life
is known here. The Lehigh river was
II feet above low water mark here be-
fore the people realized their danger.
hence the severe loss to personal
property.
At Easton and other towns on the
Susquehanna and Delaware rivers
much damage was done by storms.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16

thorizing the acquisition of right-of-
way for the Nicaragua canal. but sem
ators on the Republican side of the
chamber are inclined to postpone all
important legislation until after the
holidays. There will probably be ac-
ton before the adjournment Thursday
on a number of nominations, and the
chances are that Attorney General
Knoxs nomination will be among those
TO secure attention. The introduction
of resolutions bearing on the case of
Admiral Schley is also among the prob
abilities, but no action is that direction
is anticinated for the present
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
KNoxvILLE'S DEsPERADoES.
Two Men Arrested Believed to BE
Montana Bank Robbers.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 15.-The un-
known desperado. supposed to be Har-
ry Longbaugh, who shot two Knoxville
policemen Thursday night and whose
sudden departure from this city was
followed by the discovery OF a food of
unsigned $40 Montana bank notes, was
arrested late this evening one mile
from Jefferson City Tenn. about twen-
ty miles from Knoxville. When caught
he had on his person over $1,000 of the
stolen bills.
Wilson fills Logan's descrip-
tion precisely except that he
Is now clean shaven instead
of wearing full beard. On his
head are the scars made by the po-
licemen's clubs. Logan absolutely
refuses to talk, says he has
no name, and don't know how he re-
ceived the scars on his head. Drees
claims to be moulder by trade.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
TO REVIVE THE REBELLION.
bad State of Affairs in LuzOn, Ac-
cOrding to Alleged Letter of
American General Received I'm
pekfn.

Pekin, Dec. ia private letter re-
ceived here from an American general
at Manila, whose position gives his
statements the highest authority, says
that secret service reports from all
the provinces of the Island of Luzon
show a remarkable and widespread re-
vival of the spirit Of rebellion there.
This letter says the American army
exI ects a general outbreak throughout
the Island of Luzon, and is taking Wig
orous measures to suppress 1t. Manila
is the center of discomfort. Gen. Chat
fee has frequent parades of the garri-
son through the city's streets to dis
play American strength, fearing an at
tempt at a general massacre of Amert
can't Arrangements have been per-
fected to concentrate American women
and children in the public buildings
on short notice.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
WILL RATIFY CANAL TREATY.
Resolutions ON sehIey Case May BE
Introduced in senate.


Washington. Dec. 15.-The disposition
Of the Senate is to do very little busi-
ness, beyond acting upon the Hay
Pauncefote treaty, before adjourning
for the holidays. In accordance with
the agreement reached Friday. the
treaty will be voted on before the Sem
ate adjourns tomorrow. Senator Tel
ler will make the first speech of the
day tomorrow, and he will be fol-
lowed by other senators with brief
speeches. The opponents of the treaty
admit there is no doubt OF ratification.
On Tuesday the announcement of the
changes in committees will be made,
and there is a probability that after
this announcement the Senate will ad-
journ until Thursday. when the ad-
journment for the holidays will take
place, extending 10 Jan. 6. II there
are business sessions Wednesday and
Thursday Senator Morgan will make an
effort to secure action on his bill au-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16

salem, w. Va, swept by Disastrous
Condagrntfon.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Dec. 15.-The
fire which started last night at Salem.
seventy miles east Of here on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, DESTROYED
practically the entire business part Of
that city. Flfty-six houses. stores ard
other buildings were destroyed. The
loss is estimated al more than $500 900.
with little insurance.
The fire originated in a newspaper
office, but the cause Is unknown.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
vENEzuELANs AID LIBERALS.
Colombian Rebels Captured Town
Aided by Venezuelan Troops.


Willemstad, Island Of Curacao. Dec.
15.-The Venezuelan Gen. Vicente San
chez. who is now here on his way
from Maracaibo to Caracas. reports
that 1000 Colombian Liberals, distant
ly supported by 1000 Venezuelan
troops, captured the Colombian sea-
port town of Rio Haeha on the north
west coast of the Guajiva peninsula,
Dec. 10, after Gems. Castillo and Pupo
had defeated 1000 Colombian Conser-
vative troops near -Treinta. Treinta
is about thirty miles southwest of Rio
Hacha. in Colombian territory.
Venezuela has renewed her war
measures since the rejection of Chili's
offer of mediation. Her present posi-
tion is weakened by grave army
frauds, duplicating the eldest brother
of President Castro.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16

London, Dec. 16.-Among the minor
coast casualties during the recent gale
is the loss Of the Scandinavian schoon-
er Ebenezer. which was blown on the
rocks at Flamborough and went to
pieces. All hands we're lost.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
WRECK ON GREAT NORTHERN.
Fight Killed and Fourteen Injured,
Two of Whom May Die.

Helena, Mont. Dec. ia special
fIora Kalispell says wreck occurred
on the Great Northern Railroad near
Essex Ia the Rocky Mountains soon
aftsr midnight to-day. The engine.
mail csr and smoker remained on the
track. but all the other cars were
wrecked. The accident was due TO
rails spreading. Among the killed was
Otto Erickson, going from Sweden
to California. Seven others were injur-
ed. but their names have not been
learned. They were three elderly wo-
men, 2 young girl and three men. Two
other women are hurt internally and
neither is expected TO survive. Four
teen other passengers were more or
less seriously hurt.
The largest number. Of injured was
In tlie day coach. All were asleep ct
the time OF the accident.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
NINE MULES DROWNED.
damage mt Hnzelton, Pm, Is Estt-
mated mt s20O,O0O.

Hazelton, Pa. Dec. 15.-Great havoc
was wrought in the Lehigh region
bv Saturdays storm. John Burns, a
miner of Oneida, near here, was wash
cd from a bridge and drowned. Over
i'm mine mules were drowned In the
variols collieries in this vicinity, and
the majority of the mines are hooaed.
n is not likely that they will resume
oi,erations until after the first OF the
new wear. Railroad tracks are stalled.
The damage in this section is estimated
al 100000
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16
Two KtIIee In Collision.

Cumberland. Md, Dec. Isl p. Max
well. engineer, Of Grafton. w. Va. and
G. T. Sharp, brakeman, OF Newburg,
road al Keyser tonight. Three cars
Eere wrecked and the oabOose burned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-16

Camden. N. j.. Dec. 15.-The condi-
tion of United states Senator Sewell.
according to his physicians. is more
encourag ging tonight. The senator, dur
ing the day, rallied from his sinking
spell of last night. and Is now said TO
be In no Immediate danger