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The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
THE ALABAMA ALL RIGHT.
Some Little Defects Discovered, But
the Workmanship and Com
structiOn Is Good.

Washington. March 16.-The Navy De-
partment has received from Admiral Ev-
ans, the president of the trial board. the
report upon the final trial OF the battle
ship Alabama, which took place from
March II to 13 off Pensacola, Fla. The
report eays that at 3:45 O'Clock March II,
a two-hours' full power trial under nat
ural draught was had. The machinery,
both main and auxiliary, worked very
satisfactorily, with the exception OF a few
leaky stuf1ng boxes. The horsepower de-
veloped was 1906, and the speed made
1872 knots. A thorough trial was made
of the battery the result OF which was
to show some triiing defects of ADJUST
ment and some faulty small bore ammuni-
tion. The big turret guns were fired
with smokeless powder.
Summing up results. the board says
that the trial developed no weakness or
defect in hull or machinery, and that the
ship is built Of good materials; shows
good workmanship and no breakdown or
failure.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
BENEFITS LYSISTRATA.
able and Unique, and Unlike
Any Other Yacht.

London, March 16.-James Gordon Ben
nett's new steam yacht Lysistrata, de-
signed by George L. Watson and built
by w. Denny & Bros. has just completed
her trials and is said to have given the
greatest satisfaction to her owner, de-
signer and builders.
over an S5-knot course on the Clyde
the Lysstrata showed a mean spede Of
1912 knots, and without forced draught
i6ls knots. The yacht handles admirably,
has twin screws and $500 horsepower
During her high speed trial the machinery
acted faultlessly. There was no heating
or complications of any kind and so cool
were the bearings az the end of the
trial that the chief engineer said he was
prepared to drive her another 800 miles
at the same speed without fear of the re-
suits.
The Lysistrata Is destined to excite
much comment when she appears COM
pleted in May. She is OF $500 tons. has
a perfectly straight steam, has a storm
deck fore and aft. single. huge funnel,
with one mast abaft Il. and one square
yard for signalling purposes The inte-
rior arrangements are quite unique and
generally speaking she is unlike any yacht
bullt. She has no bowsprit. but a fea-
ture at the stern and bow are large owls
with electrict eyes, amid a scrollwork
of mlstletoe More striking than all
else in the yacht are the anchors. which
are stooklesa. like those used on board
warships. the shaft being drawn into the
side of the ship. The hull has the sp-
neafance Of bong cut out Of q solid
niece OF metal 20 highly is Il polished
and beautifully npished.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
SAVANNAH, GA. SUNDAY, MARCH H. 1901.

other days, fluttered from the mast of the
batteship Indiana. The natural gloom
OF the state house was heightened by the
black streamers in evidence upon every
side. The marble pillars were hidden be-
meath the broad bands which enclrcled
them from the top to the floor
The only relief from the signs of mourn
ing was found in the wreaths Of laurel
hanging upon the columns. Along the cor
ridors were large banners variously ar
ranged, but ali hearing the deep mark of
mourning. Here and there, in corners,
were groups Of palms and other plants,
put they served only to accentuate the
deep black which was on every side.
AS mark of respect to Gen. Harrison
every business house closed at noon and
until o'clock no work of any kind was
done in indianapolis.
About O'Clock Mrs. Harrison, accom-
panied by her brother, Lieutenant Com
mander Parker of the United States navy,
was driven to the east entrance of the
building. They were escorted Immediate
ly TO the Governors Office, and the order
was given to close the door and clear
the house. AS soon as this was done Mrs
Harrison, her brother and others who ac-
companied her to the building, were es-
corted about the structure by Gov. Dur
bin. For a few minutes the Governor
stood alone by the casket.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the First Presbyterian
Church, and will be simple in character.
The body of Gen. Harrison was returned
TO his home at II 30 o'clock tonight. 1t
was 1925 o'clock when the doors of the
State House were closed to the public.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
THE MOBILE-CHICAGO FAKE.
Sensational Correspondents Got in
Their WOrk-The story With
out Foundation.

New York, March 16.-A news agency
sent out last night a fun and graphic
story of the burning of a turpentine camp
in BALDWIN county, Alabama, near Mobile.
involving the loss of sixty lives. One f.
c. Presser, a survivor of the fire, was
reported to have rowed across Mobile bay,
naked, on a fat boat to tell the story.
The following Geographic correspondence
ensued:
New York. March 16, 1901. To John L.
Rapier. Esq. Editor The Register, Mo-
bic, Ala. Why did your office faii to
send us burning of turpentine camp in
BALDWIN county last night? Melville E.
Stone General Manager, The Associated
Press.
Mobile. Ala, March 16. 1901.-To Melville
i. Stone, ESQ., general manager OF the
Associated Press, New York. Did not
Fend you burning OF turpentine camp in
Baldwin county because IL ls not true.
The report as telegraphed from here by
sensational correspondents Is emphatic
ally denied by turpentne dealers who say
no such fire occurred. No man escaped
across Mobile Bay in his night-shirt. NO
Cne could row a fiat bottomed skiff across
Mobile Bay on a winter night No posse
left Mobile to find the incendiaries No
turpentine camp in Baldwin county en-
ploys sixty hands. These are a few of
the reasons why the Mobile correspond
ent of the Associated Press did not send
out the report. John L. Rapier,
Editor the Register.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
BRITISH TO TAX SUGAR.
Duty i'm Addition to Proposed
One Cent n Pound Tax.

London, March 16.-While 1t is now gen.
orally understood that the new budget
will include a tax on sugar as already
forecasted by the Associated Press, this by
no means satisfies the influential private
committee of members Of the House of
Commons, which is working in the Brit
ish renners interests. This committee Is
still exerting much pressure on the gov
ernment to bring about the introduction
Of a counteryailing duty in addition to
the ha.f-penny per pound tax that reports
say will be imposed on sugar. While the
government has not yet agreed to the
countervailing duty, a representative Of
the Associated Press was Informed by a
member of the committee referred to-. that
the committee has hopes Of bringing the
chancellor of the eXchequer, Sir Michael
Hicks-B TO its way of thinking.
The present agitation in France over the
same subject is being closely watched,
and is providing powerful arguments for
the British rehners.
When the budget will be brought IN IS
still secret, but II is scarcely expected
until much later IN the session.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
A RAILROAD HOLOCAUST.
An "UncIe Toms Cabin" Car Burned
with Four Members of the
ComDnny.


Missoula Mont, March 16.-At Olive, a
station forty-fve miles west of Missoula.
a special car, containing the Ed Davis
Uncle Toms Cabin" Company, was
burned to-day. four members of the COM
pany losing their lives. The dead:
Minnie Hearst, cook. aged 2S Mitchell.
Ind.
Bert Reed. musician. 26. Columbus, Kan.
Rene Lucasse, musician, "a Kalamazoo,
Mich.
John Bollmans. "a. Parkersburg, la.
The car was attached to the regular
eastbound train due to arrive in Miseoula
at $50 a. m. Shortly after leaving Plains
the car was discovered to be on fire in
the sleeper apartment. and before the
alarm could be given the whole car was
in flames. Most of the company escaped
without INJURY, and they stood guard at
the doors of the car and seized the un-
fortunates, whose night clothes were
burning as they ran from their berths and
rolled them in Blankets. One crazed with
pain, enveloped with flames. broke through
the Gordon at the door, ran and jumped
into the river from which he was res
cued with difficulty. When the fire was
discovered the train was stopped and ny
and paraphernalla of the company
were saved. The band Instruments
and all the personal effects of the COM
pany were lost. The car was burned to
the track
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
THE ROYAL TOUR BEGUN.
A Grand Ovation Given Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York
on Their Departure

Portsmouth. Eng, March 16.-Amidst the
firing of a royal salute by the assembled
fleet and hearty cheers from the concourse
of people gathered at all points of van
tage, the steamer Ophir, with the Duke
of Duchess of Cornwall and York on
board, started at about o'clock this af-
ternoon, on the voyage which is not to ter
inmate until their royal highnesses have
made a tour of the world, including the
British empire. Troops and bands of mu-
sic playing the national anthem lined the
quays and all the ships were manned and
dressed brilliant groups of naval mill
itary and cival officials in full uniforms
with masses of the pubic forming a COM
binatlon showing both the state and pop
ular character of the send-on King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra on board the
royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with
eight torpedo boat destroyers, accompa-
MED the Ophir few miles out.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
TO GIVE US ISLE OF PINES.
And Allow us TO Establish sanitary
Mensures-Cubnns to Reject
Other COndItIOnn.

Havana, March 16,-lt Is stated that IN
a majority OF the individual reports OF
the members Of the constitutional conven-
tions committee on foreign relations It
will be recommended that the Unit ID
States be given the Isle OF Pines and AL
lowed TO establish sanitary measures un-
der the direction and control OF the wash
ington government, but that the other
provisions as outlined in the Platt amend
ment will not be agreed TO. The report
Of the committee will be an extensive
document, giving reasons in detail why
the amendment cannot be accepted. II Is
expected that the report will be submit
ted to the convention next Tuesday or
Wednesday,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
TURNED THE NEGRO LOOSE.
Federal Judge McAtee Gets Excited
in Oklahoma.

Wichita. Kan. March 16.-At Enid.
Okla, mob OF white men attacked a
lot OF negroes who were innocently enjoy
ing a cake walk Several white men and
one negro were arrested. on trial all
the white men were discharged and Fed
eral Judge John l.. MeAtee. who IS also
a territorial Judge, discharged tho negro
on has own motion. lie Indignantly ad-
dressed the jury to-day. saying
- say TO the colorcd man, defend your
race. n The laws are not sufficient the
God of nature has placed la your hearts
the conscious right 10 protect yourselves
and while ] 80 On The bench II white ju-
rlea cannot reach white offenders black
non shall not be- punished by me " they
defcnd themseiveH"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
A)cAnLEGRAM FROM RocKHrLL.
Asks Instructions as to Points Made
in Negotiations.

Washington. March 16.-A cablegram
was received at the State Department to-
day from Mr.. Rockhill, our special com
missioner at Pekin, asking for instruc-
tion upon some Of the points which have
been made during the negotiations rela-
tive to the points of indemnity and pun
ishments. The commissioner, however
made no reference to what is described as
the critical state of affairs at Tien Tsin
resulting from the clash of interests be-
tween the British and Russians in that
quarter
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
mac ARTHUR SCORES A POINT.
FiIipinos' only Lieutenant General
Takes oath of Allegiance.

Washington, March iG.-The War De-
partment has received the following ca
blogram from Gen. Macarthur ~ Manila
announcing the surrender Of Lieut.. Con.
Trias,
"Aajutant General Washington. Mar
lars Trns. only lieutenant general IN IN
surgent army. surrendered March I6. San
Franciso0 de MHlab0n. with nine 0f1cern,
ips Weil-armed men. Trias Immediately
took oath 0f allegiance IN ths Drersnos
of several thousand n0tiyas. Most aua.
piclous event, indicates nnal stage armed
lnsUFfsct on Prestige Tdsa, southern
Lnaon equal to AFuinald0. Gen. Bater
ana col Frank y. Baldwin entitled great
credit fgr psrrltisnt Nofk ip bringing
khia MboaL AaeAfthuF"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
CHILL AND PERU MAY FIGHT.
Withdrawal of Peruvian Minister
Excifcs Apprehension.

Washington. March 16.-Some appre-
henson is felt In official circles over the
reported action Of Peru in withdra wing
her minister from the Gillian capital. AL
though the withdrawal has not been com
municated officially to this government
yet it is accepted as a fact, since It Is
in line with what was expected 10 follow
the action Of the Chilian Congress In re-
jecting the plan OF arbitrating the re-
naming differences between the two coun-
tries on their boundary question. The
Chiilan minister was Withdrawn some
time ago from Peru, so that the recall
OF the Peruvian minister from Chill
leaves each country without a diplomatic
representative In the other. Whether
this will amount to a complete severance
Of diplomatic re.ations has not been made
Gear by the meagre advices at hand, but
IN any event Il vs. looked upon as fur
ther evidence OF the growing seriousness
OF the issues involved.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
MIR. CoNGER ON CHINA.
His Views Upon the Manchurian
Treaty and other Matters.


Shanghai, March 1.-THE North China
Gazette publishes an interview with Ed
win ii. Conger, the United States Minis
ter at Pekin, in which he is quoted as
saying:
II will not venture to say how far Rus
sia is prepared to go. The Manchurian
treaty is sill unconcluded but if it is rat
ined it certainly will affect the peace ne
gotiauons.
only the Germans and French are now
engaging in punitive expeditions. The
Germans are operating on the borders of
Shan 81 and the French around Pao
Ting Flu. believe it is impossible for the
Emperor 10 return to Pekin until the al
lies withdraw and the Chinese officials
are restored to power and the risk of in
reference is removed by the foreign
troops"
The Empress Dowager's return, added
Mr.. Conger depends upon the capacity in
which she came back The Emperor was
free to bring her. The ministers recogniz-
ed her responsibility in regard to the
outbreak, but thought IL was due to bad
advice given by Prince Tuan and Gen.
Tung Fuh Slang.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
GIRLS BURNED IN FACTORY.
Fatal Fire mt St. Joseph, MO.-Girls
Seen at Fourth story window
Before Walls Collapsed.

ST. Joseph, Mo, March 16.-The Noyes
Norman Shoe Factory and the Richard
son, Roberts and Byrnes Overall and
Shirt Factory, Third and Farson streets,
were destroyed by fire this afternoon,
causing the death, probably, of several
persons. All the victims are girls and
were employed in the shirt factory Miss
Louine Lonau, aged 20, is known to be
dead. Florence Terry and Miss Mamie
Berry leaped from the third story of the
Noyes Norman building and were caught
by iremen in a net. They are badly
burned. John Frede, a fireman, was Sc
verely injured. The fire is supposed to
have started in the engine room, where
fireman had been using gasoline to clean
machinery.
Many people saw several girls at the
rourth-story window of the shirt factory
just a moment before the walls collapsed,
and are confident none escaped. The ag-
gregate loss is 100000
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
TENNESSEE MOB'S WORK.
Body Thrown I'm Creek on Sus-
piclOn of Theft.

Nashville, Tenn, March 16.-Ballie
Crutchfield, a negro woman living near
Rome. Smith county, was killed during
the night by a mob who took her from
her cabin, carried her to bridge where
she was bound snot to death and thrown
into the creek. The woman was suspect
ed Of having found and failed to return
a lost purse containing $120.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
NOT A SERIOUS MATTER.
Russian-BritIsh Dispute of n Trivial
Nature.

Washington, March 16.-The cable re-
ports from Tien-Tsin indicating that a
collision between the British and Russian
forces is imminent, are not regarded in
serious light in the diplomatic circles
most concerned in the issue involved. It
is said in these quarters that it relates
to comparatively minor concessions, which
are not of a character to- strain the rela.
tions between the governments. So far
the matter has not assumed an interna-
tional aspect in the sense Of being com.
municated to any Of the embassies here.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
BOERs DISCUSS SURRENDER.
But Continue to Manufacture Am
munitiOn vigorously.

London. March 16.-A special dispatch
from Standerton says the Beers are mass
ing at the stations on the Delagoa line,
and the leaders are comforting daily at
each station and also at Petersburg.
Nothing has transpired, except that the
fate of the Beers who have surrendered,
is one OF the subjects of discussion. The
leaders are IN communication on the sub
ject of a general surrender with the Boer
committee at Amsterdam. 1t is said that
the manufacture of ammunition is pro-
ceeding vigorously.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
THE GERMANS STILL MARCHING.
Chinese Numbered 5000 at Battle of
AnsuIfnE Pass

Berlin. March 16.-A dispatch from Pc
kin, under date of March Is. received at
the war Office says the strength of the
Chinese forces in the battle OF Ansuling
Pass, March s. was 5000. The Chinese fed
in the direction of WI Tai, twenty live
miles west of the great wall. In Ma
Sheng, on the imperial canal, the Fritsche
column found great military stores and
quantities of fodder.
The Arnstadt column marching from
PaChu to Tien-Tsin. is advancing in ex-
tended front, between Pao Ting Ho and
Yung Ting Ho.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
PEACE REsrOnED IN CATALONIA.
New Ministry Drings Many Changes
In spanish Ambassadors.

Madrid. March l6-Quiet had been re-
established in Catalonia through arbitn-
don on the part OF the project.
Many Of the Spanish ambassadors
abroad have offered their resignati0ns on
account OF the change in the ministry.
and II is believed al viii be replaced ex-
cept senor Leon y Castillo the emhassa-
or IA Paris.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
KING EDWARDS SPORTS.
Has Resumed Bicycle Riding and
Tnken I'D Fencing.

London. March 16.-K ng Edward. who,
after the injury 10 his knee was obliged
20 stop bicycle riding, has resumed that
pastlme, and has taken up fencing no
being the best OF antidotes 20 the IN
crease Of sedentary work neesssit9ted ~
rs new ftete duties
IRs Mnj&ty is often seen cycling be-
tween Marlborough hopse aaa the MAI.
Recently The King attended q West End
sehooi ana INDUCED 90 fenang with great
zesf He is said 10 be q capital swof1s-
man and uses the fol Vita considsrabie
kxlil aId preeAasons
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
The Anelo-Russian pl.pute.

Tien Tsin. March 16.-The AngIo-Russian
dispute shows no change and tho dlsDut-
ants are exercising the utmost caution TO
prevent a collision between the guards
during the negotiations. The Russians
cesaion.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
NIR. McKINLEY'S MOVEMENT.
Left Canton for Indianapolis Last
Night to Attend FunersI.

Night to Attend FunersI.
Canton, O., March 16.-President McKin-
ley left Canton this evening to attend
the funeral of ex-President Harrison, and
will reach Indianapolis early in the
morning. He will remain in his car un-
til $50 o'clock when a reception COM
mittee will meet him at the station and
escort him to the home of Gov. Durbin.
The President was accompan'e ed by Secre-
tary Cortelyou and one of the executive
office stenographers. The President will
rejoln Mrs. Mckinley at breakfast at z
O'Clock Monday morning, and the present
intention is to start for Washington Mon
day night
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17

New York March iS.-it IL announced
that vermtye a CO., ard ialigsrten q
Co, have purchased from the See boani
Az Line system, fl00QQ,Qe per cent. god
hofds at par an1 Interest. Ful details
afa particulars aff " DO made public en
Monday
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
Beers Passing Northward.

Linton, Cape Colony Friday, March Is.
The Beers passed through here yester-
day morning. They looted the stores,
seized forage and burned what wheat
they could not carry off.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17
PENsAoOLA's nae pay DOCK.
Company Incorporated with Capital
of RGOO.OOO.

Tallahassee. Fla, March lG.--Letters
patent have been granted for the lncor-
poration Of the Ponsaco.a dry dock and
ship building company with capital
stock Of $4,000. The incorporatom ere
William Henry Whre. J. r. Van sickle
Henry r. Knowa0n. Percy y. Wllnams
and Francis q. Graham % New YORK
city, Charles "A Dishman ana George
w. Wright of Pensacola.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17

Berlin. March ie.-T'hs ReichsfaE to-day
paaaod On second reading the supplement
hry estimates f0f the China sEDedi4on
amOtxsinK te ~. 20 m@rkx.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17

London, March 16.-Neerly 5000 troops
sailed from Southampton for South At
rica to-day!
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-17

superintendent of f""f"te AmFHeas
washington, March ie.-secrstary Roof
nae appointed Mrs. pifa Hopkins kinney
of New York cify supeuntsndant % fhs
female nurse corps under ne arng reaH-
EaniEatiQa act
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-12-07

The ladies of the Parksley Baptist
Church wiz hold their third annual
Christmas bazaar, December 10, 20,
81, and 22nd In the storehouse form
erly occupied by Mr.. s. ]. Lewis.
Ia addition to oysters, terrapins,
COLLECTIONS and ices, which can be-
had;at ali hours, a supper, consist
ing of,the delicacies of the season
.zll be served On Friday and Satur-
day.
The ladies In charge Of the bazaar
have spared no effort to make 1t a
success In every particular. Con-
tributions have not only been re-
ceived from all parts OF the county,
but from some OF the most prominent
people of the State. The wife OF
Gov elect Montague has sent an
elegantly dressed doll. The display
OF potted plants is expected to be one
Of the largest ever seen on the Shore.
Everyone Is most cordially invited
to assist In this work. Open every
day from 10 a. IN. until 10 p. N.
Committee.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-12-07
Grand BAZAAR.
Committee,

The ladies of the Onancock Bap-
tist Church are arranging to hold a
baz lar December II, IL, Is, IA, In the
store-house of Mr.. Walter ID. Lewis.
Among the special features will be
a large number of dressed dolls for
sale and a fancy table. Several
pieces of fancy work have already
been received, and we most cordially
invite those looking for Xmas gifts
to call and examine our varied dis
play before purchasing elsewhere.
The doors will be opened each day
at IL o'clock.
Ice cream and confectionaries will
be served during the day as we'll as
night. There will be fish pond and
other means of entertainment for the
evenings.
Oysters in every style.
Come out and help us and spend a
pleasant time with Us.
Committee.