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The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24

against the possible tendency to organic
union. compromise was effected
through the declaration that, while the
assembly may not wholly approve of the
wisdom of the consolidation plan, yet in
view of the unanimous assent of the
Kentucky and Missouri synods and of the
safeguards in the compact, no bar would
be offered by the assembly.
Status of the Sunday Schools
Rev. j. e. Jones. chairman of the
standing committee on Sabbath schools
and Young Peoples Societies, submitted
report showing that 70 presbyteries are
represented in the church, 2,175 Sunday-
schools and $4,000 scholars. The report
shows that $92,O66 was received during the
year from the Sabbath schools for all
causes and indicates an increase in
schools, officers and teachers, but de-
crease in the number of additions to the
church from the Sunday-schools.
Home mission work was the topic of
discussion all the afternoon, responsive
to the standing committees report de-
clarlng that the needs and opportunities
OF the home missionary field are growing,
While the funds are diminishing. A nil
nority recommended that the assembly
eppoint an ad interim committee, of
which the secretary to be elected shall
be chairman, the committee to he COM
posed of the chairmen of the synodical
committees of home missions, who shall
take into consideration the whole matter
OF home mission work. The majority of
the committee reported adverse to this,
but the minority plan was adopted.
Rev. S. l.. Morris of Macon, Ca, was
tonight elected secretary of the Ex-
ecutive Committee on home missions
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
GOV. ALLEN Is POPULAR.
Porto Ricans Give Him Most En-
thusiastic Welcome.

thusiastic Welcome.
San Juan, Porto Rico, May 23-The
demonstrative welcome rendered to Gov
Allen, who arrived here to-day on the
Mayfiower. easily surpassed any previous
demonstration. The public square 'front.'
ing the docks was thronged with thou
sands OF people. The crowd was much
larger than that which welcomed Gov.
Allen upon his first arrival IN Porto Rico.
To-day he was greeted with rousing
cheers. There was a procession half a
mile long
Arriving at the palace Gov. Allen was
made welcome by speeches by Manuel
Egozcue, the Mayor of San Juan. Senior
Rosy. the speaker OF the Legislature
and others. To crowd OF 5000 persons
Gov. Allen made a long speech in reply
He said that since his visit 10 Washing
ton the wishes OF the people of Porto
Rico are better understood and that he
brings them hope. cheer and encourage
ment. He expressed his wish for the CO.
operation OF all to aid the government in
advancing the interests OF the island
The governors remarks were received
with tremendous enthusiasm.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
AS BULWARK FOR TREASURY.
Morgnn's Latest scheme for Largest
Bank In the World.

Morgan's Latest scheme for Largest
Bank In the World.
New York, May 23.-The Mail and Ex-
press says:
Private dispatches from Washington and
elsewhere hint that J Pierpont Morgan
has in mind the establishment of the
largest bank in the world" an institution
which will involve the consolidation of
several Of the more important houses Of
this city, the object being the creation
of bank strong enough to act as a bull
wark between the treasury department
and the finan al world in case of need.
1t is stated that Mr.. Morgan has con-
ferred with officials at Washington as
TO the feasibility Of such a scheme. and
that while he has received no direct en-
couragement, the nnanciai system OF the
country practically precluding such recog-
milton, yet there are those high In power
who have assured him that such an in
stitItion might be not only useful, but
actually necessary.
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say Bresei wa. Murdered.

Paterson. N. j., May 23.-The news that
Gaetano Bresci, the assassin of King
Humbert had committed suicide in the
penitentiary of Santo Stefano caused
great excitement among the anarchist
group in this city. That the assassin act
ually took his life the anarchists will not
for a moment admit. They say that
Bresci was murdered at the instigation
of the Italian officials.
Pedro Esteve, editor Of the italian pa
per La Question Sociale and one of the
leaders of the anarchists here, said there
was no doubt in his mind that Bresci
was murdered
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
A TOWN WIPED OUT.
Immense Damage Done by Flood in
Western North Carolina.

Bristol, Tenn, May 2S.-Later details
from the flood stricken section show
great damage done in Western North Car
olina mountains. Huntsdale, new town
at the southern terminus of the Tennes-
see division of the Ohio River and Charles
ton railway, was completely wiped out.
At Unaka, the large railway iron bridge
which spanned Chuckey river has been
destroyed. The lumber and pulp mills of
Gen. John T. Wilder and also 5000 logs
and a large quantity of lumber property
of the Unaka Lumber Company have
gone down with the food
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
The New England sInnufacturers.

Boston. May 23-Charles II. Fish OF
Dover. n. H., has been elected president
OF the New England Cotton Manufactur-
ers' Association. The board OF govern
ment has decided to hold the seventy-first
meeting Of the association at the Interna-
tional Hotel, Niagara Falls, n. X. Sept.
Is and 2s.
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ADDITIONS TO WEATHER BUREAU.
meteorological station to BE Erected
Mt Atlantic City.

Washington. May 2S.-The Treasury De-
pertinent has set aside A site on the ABB
secon lighthouse grounds in Atlantic City.
". j.. for meteorological station, and
the weather bureau on June 10 will open
bids for erecting building there. one OF
its main purposes is to exhibit the work.
ings OF the weather service 10 the sum
mer colonists. A substantial observatory
station also is TO he erected at Cape
Hatteras and the station at Cape Henry,
which reports all commerce entering
Chesapeake Bay will be enlarged and
considerably improved.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
MT. KELoET IN ERUPTION.
Large Portion of Island of Java
threatened with Ruin.

Batavia, java. May 2S-The volcano Of
keloet is in eruption. The lava is
threatening the Blitar coffee plantations
and has endangered Kediri. The district
is in total darkness.
II was reported that there had been
great loss Of life. many natives having
been overwhelmed with lava.
The population Of Blitar is fleeing.
A heavy rain Of cinders continued rail-
ing to-day, covering six cistrlcts' sssre-
eating one-third OF the island
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
DEAD ENGINES AT ANgERICUs.
Machinists, Apprentices and Several
BoiIermnkers Walk Out.

Americus Co.. May 2s.-The machinists
and apprentices In the seaboard shops in
Americus. almost 20 a man. struck at
o'clock this morning. in compliance with
strike orders from headquarters Between
thirty and forty men are out here, several
boiler-makers laying down their tools
and leaving in sympathy with the strik-
ing machinlsts. There are a dozen dead
engines in the shops here and much work
requiring attention.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
DISPENSARY BILL KILLED.
senate Strikes Out EnnctinR Clause
by Vote of rs 60 IL.

Tallahassee. Fla. May 23-The Senate
spent the forenoon session on the dis
pensary bill. The discussion was fierce at
times The vote was is to Is on a mo-
tion to strike out the enacting clause.
This is the last OF the dispenssry bill for
this session.
At the same hour fight was on in the
House over the Greater Tampa bill. Its
supporters seemed TO be divided as 10
what course to pursue some wanting TO
vote on the measure while others were
not opposed 70 referring II to the proper
committee as demanded by It's opponents.
II was referred.
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MRS. MCKINLEY W YESTERDAY.
Presidential Pnrty May Leave san
Frnncisco Tomorrow.

San Francisco. May 2s.-Mrs. Mckinley
was up to-day and was well enough to
appear at her window and wave a fare
well to the President as he departed for
che military review at the Preside
While the present intention OF the presi-
Dental party is to start for the East at
10 O'Clock Saturday morning, this will not
be positively decided upon until after q
consultation Of the attending physicians
which Is 10 be held at noon tomorrow.
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WILL UNITE THE SCHOOLS.
'"ern Presbyterians Consent to
seminary Consolidation.

'ern PresbyteriRns Consent to
Seminary Consolidation.
'''''e Rock, Ark. May 2S-Consolida-
1' ol the Northern and Southern Pres
1'''n seminaries in Kentcky was as
'''sa to by the Southern Presbyterian
neral Assembly to-day. BY a vote Of
70 III the assembly decided that It
-'1 interpose no bar to the consolda-
"' '0t gave its assent. leaving the re-
,'SIoi'ity with the synods OF Kentucky
'llssourt The plans contemplate
"F inc Danville and Louisville The
s'''I seminaries and Central Univer-
ana Centre College. all in Kentucky.
'oFal from the Northern Presbyte-
General Assembly will now complete
meditation. The matter has been
most in the essembly's proceedings
toF three days past and for a time
'o,laation seemed doomed by reason
me apparently strong sentiment
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REFLECTION WAS UNANIMOUS.
Even British Minister Could Not APP
prove Our Proposal.

London, May 2i.-Dr. Morrison, wiring
to the Times from Pekin, yesterday. says:
1.-The ministers of the Powers. includ-
ing Sir Ernest Satow, have unanimously
rejected the American proposal for the re-
duction of the indemnity and have agreed,
Mr. Rockhill alone dissenting, to in
crease import duties 90 an effective per
cent, waving claim for Compensatory
commercial facilities. Germany ap-
proves the British proposal for payment
by a bond issue"
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OUR SUGGESTION DECLINED.
Powers VIII Not Consent to Reduc-
tiOn of Indemnity.

tiOn of Indemnity.
Washington, May 2S.-Mr. Rockhill has
confirmed the news from Pelxin to the ef-
feet that the foreign ministers have de-
clined TO accede to the suggestion of the
United States, that the total of the in
demnity to be collected from China shall
be limited to $20O,OOO,0OO. 1t is expected
that the special commissioner will con-
tinue his efforts in the direction of keep
ing down the maximum of the claims,
even while abandoning, for the sake of
harmony, the figure named, and 1t is be-
lived that the outcome will be a com
promise upon a figure between 5000 900, 600,
and the maximum of 1897, 100000, claimed
by the Powers.
Until this question of the grand total
is settled, the other question as to the
rate of interest to be established upon
the loan, and that relative to the method
OF guarantee are expected to remain open.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
Rendered Homeless by Flood.

Elizabethton. Tenn, May 23.-The relief
committee tonight reports about $50 per-
sons in the town and 100 in the country
homeless because of TuesdSy's food. The
more fortunate people OF the town are
furnishing food and clothing but unless
outside help is secured much suffering
will result.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
SMALLPOX on THE INDIANA.
Departure of ninth Infantry From
Pekin DELAYED.

Pekin. May 23.-Further cases OF small
pox have been discovered on board the
United States transport Indiana, and the
Ninth Regiment, United States Infantry.
which left Pekin yesterday on its way to
Manila, has gone into camp at Taku. The
doctors have been instructed TO make
report as 90 what length Of time must
elapse before It will be safe 10 allow the
troops on board the transport.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24

London, May 23.-A dispatch 10 the
Reuter- Telegram Company from Pekn
says that the government OF the Unired
States will under 10 circumstances con-
sent 20 any increase in the Chinese tariff
unless commercial advantages are con-
eeded In return.
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PREACHER FOUND GUILTY.
AstVyOod was U. s. Consul mt Domin-
20 and Is a Prominent Negro.

Harrisburg. Pa, May 2S.-Rev. DR.. II.
c. c. Astwood, pastor Of the Bridge Street
A. NJ f. Church of Brooklyn. n. Y, was
found guilty OF misapplying church
funds, characterization and conduct un-
becoming a minister. at to-day's session
Of the Philadelphia Conference OF the A.
VI. e. Church I'm this city. and will be
sentenced tomorrow.
Following the verdict Of the conference.
DR.. Astwood was arrested by a Harris
burg detective on a charge OF defraudinR
boarding housekeeper in this city ia
August 1899. He furnished bail for hear
ing. Rev Astwood was for seven years
United states consul 81 San Domingo and
Is one OF the most prominent negroes In
the country.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
THE FLOOD AT RICHMOND.
Lower Part of city Overlooked and
WATER stu Rising.

Richmond Va. May 23-The water is
over the wharves. the shpyard, and the
streets in the lower part of the city, and
is still rising at midnight. but owing to
precautions the damage will be inmate
rial. The James River Division of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Is tied up.
but 1t is not expected that the roadbed
will suffer greatly. Damage to crops along
the river is very great.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
nocr. 20 setlIe IN BranlI.

Berlin, May q. From the report OF the
Hanseatie Colonization Company II is
learned that number or Beers have en-
gaeed TO settle IN the company's colony
In Southern Brazil.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24

Springfield. H.. May z--Ex- Gov. John
r. Tanner died suddenly al 2:45 o'clock
this afternoon az the Leland Hotel in this
city from rheumatism Of the heart.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
GIVEN UNTIL SATURDAY.
Newport News shipbuiIdine Company
Granted N Delay.

Philadelphia, May 2S.-Business Agent
Keegan OF the Machinists Union to-day
received a dispatch from NJ, S. Belk, or
ganizer at Newport News, Va. stating
that the shlpbuilding company had asked
until Saturday to give a final answer to
their men. Permission for this delay had
been granted after consultation with the
International Machinists Union at Wash
ington.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
New Mast for Challenger.

Glasgow, May 23.-The making of a new
mast and gaff for the Shamrock III was
begun to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
THE soUrHERN's COMMITTEES.
To Confer with vice President Gam
non in Washington To-day.

Chattanooga. Tenn. May PA commit
tee. representing the fourteen machine
shops Of the Southern Railway, which to-
day held a conference with Gen. supt
Dodson. left tonight for Washington 10
confer with Vice President Cannon. They
demand nine hours work with ten hours
pay. The committee says no strike will
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
HOT AFTER D0WlEITES.
Chicago Is Tired of Their Murderous
Neglect of Sick.

Neglect of sick.
Chicago. May 23-At the resumption to-
day of the inquest over Mrs. Emma L.
Judd, who died recently at Dowie's Zion.
in this city, evidence was adduced to show
that the woman would have survived had
she been attended by a physician Mrs.
Judd's body, which was buried a week
ago, was secretly disinterred and sub
jected 10 a critical examination by medi-
cal experts. To-day the report of the
autopsy was made to the coroner's jury.
1t stated that Mrs. Judd's death was due
wholly to the neglect of the most ordi-
nary methods used by physicians in such
cases. The autopsy showed that Mrs
Judd had been in good health a few hours
before her death. but that internal hem
orrrhages and other causes of pain had
produced a rupture of a blood vessel in
her brain.
The coroner's jury tonight returned a
verdict holding John Alexander Dowie,
H w. Judd, husband of the woman;
Mrs. S. Presher and Mrs. Pratch to
await the action of the grand jury. The
women named in the verdict were in at
tendance upon Mrs Judd prior to her
death. The charge against them as
criminal responsibility for the death of
Mrs. Judd.
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A crowd of 1,O00 people paraded
through the streets of South Chicago
this evening, carrying an efigy of Dowie,
Which was finally deposited on a large
bonfire.
About three weeks ago Mrs. Christen-
son, one of Dowie's followers was burn
ed in escaping from her blazing resi-
dence. She refused the aid of physicians
and died within a week.
The courts took from her and her hus-
band a little daughter who had been Sc
verely burned. The girl has now prac-
tically recovered. There has been much
feeling against Dowie in South Chicago
since the death of Mrs. Christensen.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-05-24
WiIIing to Trent Win EmpIove

Portsmouth. Va. May 23-An official Of
the Seaboard Air Line said to-day. In
commenting upon the strike OF the ma
chinists of the road, that the officers OF
the line were willing TO treat with the
employees frankly and give them such
consideration as they were entitled to
Justly.
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Miss Fannie Scott, Arkansas
Daughter" died at st. vincent's Hos
pital, Little Rock, May 22, and the
remains were taken to Van Buren, for
interment. Miss Scott had been III
for several weeks. The deceased was
born November 9, 1852, in Van Buren,.
From early girlhood she took great
interest In the southern cause, and
through her own efforts raised suf1-
cient sum to erect magnificent mon.
ument in her native town in memory
Of the Confederate dead. For num-
Der of years she was vice president Of
the Daughters of the Confederacy, and
rarely ever missed the annual meet
ings of that society or Of ex-Confed-
crates. In 1893 Miss Scott was ap-
pointed lady manager for Arkansas
at the World Columbian Exposition,
which position she filled to perfection.
Not an old soldier in all The land, or
their relatives, acquainted with the
many good deeds of this noble woman
but will mourn her death.
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A LITTLE VARIETY.

The population Of the British EN-.
pire II 20 per cent. OF the population
Of the world.
Italians call locusts "llttle horses"
and the German term for these pests
10 "hay horses"
In 1919 members Of parliament
were obliged TO reside At the places
they represented.
The apartments OF deceased kings
Of II. ~ IRE left absolutely untouched
for two generations.
The lowest tides, where any exist al
all, are at Panama, where two feet IL
the average rise and fall.
During the siege Of Sebastopol IN
1855 the allies threw 10000 tons OF
shot and shell into the town.
The finest Swiss applique on net
makes u handsome curtain which Ia
much In favor AZ the present time,
Saxon lace and French appllques are
also popular.
The Manila board Of health an.
nounces that the population Of Manila
10 at4,7a2, made up as follows, Amer.
leans, $685. FllIpInos, isi 800; Chinese,
si,se7, spanlards, a,3s3, and other for.
IstRners. oAn.
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SONS or CONrEDERATEv VETERANS.
The Sixth Annual Reunion Begun-A
visit TO the Veterans.

Memphis, Tenn, May 29.-The sixth
annual reunion of the United Sons OF
Confederate Veterans was called to
order, in the auditorium, by 1T. Rev.
Bishop Thos, +, Gailor, of Memphis.
Prayer was offered by Rev. DR.. Geo.
Patterson, OF Memphis,
The auditorium was beautifully dec
Grated with the national colors,
while over the stage hung pictures Of
Gen. "Stonewallp Jackson, Gen. Rob-
ert T.. Lee, Gen. N. b. Forrest, and
others who had been intrepid lead.
ers In the Southern Confederacy. Al
the rear of the stage, sitting In q
semi-circle, were the sponsors and
maids of honor Of the different camps
of Sons OF Veterans
Brigade Commander II. Leedy Mat
thewA OF Memphis, assumed the
chair and introduced Division Com
mander of Tennessee James ]. Bean,
OF Iynchburg, Tenn, who delivered
the address Of welcome.
In u brief address Commander Of
Tennessee department q. N. Myers, Of
Holly Springs, Miss, turned the convcn.
ton over to Commander-in-Chief Bis.
coe Hindman, of Louisville, who made
u short speech In accepting, and az.
sumed the chuir.
The convention took n recess until
two o'clock md marched In u body to
Confederate hall 70 participate In tho
reunion exercises with the veterans.
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To Punish Train Robbery.

A act to be entitled IAN act to pre-.
vent train robbing and train wreck.
ing"
BE II enacted by the general Assem-.
bly, Of the state OF Arkansas:
Section i. That any person who
shall be guilty Of train robbing, or
holding up a railway train for the
purpose Of robbng, though no actual
robbing be done. shall, upon convic,
ton, be sentenced to hard labor In the
penitentiary for a term of not more
than twenty-five years nor less than
five years,
Sec, 2. That any person who shall
be guilty Of train wrecking or at.
tempted train wrecking. shall, upon
conviction, be sentenced to hard labor
In the penitentiary for a term Of not
more than twenty.one years nor less
than Ave years.
Sec, 3, That al laws and parts Of
laws In conflict with this act are hereby
repealed, and that this act take effect
from and after It's passage.
Approved May 20, 1901.
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censed for any company for one a.
year from date of such revocation.
Sec. 4. For the purpose of enforc-
ing the provisions of this act the aud
itor is hereby authorized and empow-
cred to examine persons, administer
oaths, and send for papers and rec
ords and failure or refusal upon the
part of any fire insurance company,
person, agent, firm or corporation, H.
censed to do business in this state. to
appear before the auditor when re-
quested to do so, or to produce records
and papers, or answers under oath,
shall subject such fire insurance COM
pany, person, agent, firm oil corpora
ton to the penalties Of this act.
Sec. s. That all laws and parts OF
laws in conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed, and this act shall take effect
and be in force from and after Its
passage.
Approved May 23, 1901.
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Approved May %, 1901.
To Punish KldnappsYs.

An act to be entitled "An act TO
define and punish kidnapping In certain
cases."
Be 1t enacted by the general assem-
bly, Of the state Of Arkansas:
Section /. That any person who
shall In any manner take into custody
for the purpose Of exacting ran.
som or reward any man, woman or
child shall be deemed guilty Of kid.
naping.
Sec. 2. Any person who shall coun.
Gil, aid or abet In the crime Of kid.
naping as above defined shall be
deemed principal and shall be pun.
ished as such.
Sec. 3. All persons convicted Of
q violation OF either of the two pre-.
ceding sections Of this act shall be
punished by Imprisonment In the state
penitentiary for the term of not less
than five nor more than 81 years.
Sec. 4. AL laws and parts of laws
In conflict with this act be and the
same are hereby repealed. and that
this act take effect and be In force
form and after Its passage.
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GRIGGS CONGRATULATED.
kilograms from Members Of the
Cabinet 10 the Former At
tOrney-GencraI.

Boone, Ia, May 2o,-The members
OF the cabinet aboard the presidential
train united in n telegram to former
Att'y-Gen. Griggs, congratulating him
upon the action of the supreme court
In sustaining the able argument he
made before the court. The telegram
said that the decision of the court in
his favor would partly compensate
him for the months Of hard work he
devoted to the preparation of the
case. IL was signed by Secretaries
Hay, Wilson and Hitchcock and Post
master-General Smith.
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INTIMIDATOR INTIMIDATED.
but Was Afraid to Keep His
His own Appointment.

Davenport, Ia, May 2o,-rhe police
are looking for the writer of several
letters TO Mary Shaw, granddaughter
OF the late millionaire lumbermar,
George S Shaw, of Cloquet, Wis. The
letter-writer threatened to blind Miss
Shaw's sister IL $4,000 cash WIS not
placed where he could get II. The
man confronted the young girl here
o day or two ago and repeated the
demands made in the letters. She
kept an appointment made with him
after notifying the police, but the
man did not appear.