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The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
NEW ORLEANS DESPERATE
Negro at Point of Death Says He is
Levi CharIes-Caused the Terrible
Riot of July Last, and Has Since
Killed Three Men.


Memphis. April THE Commercial-A1-
peal tomorrow will publish the follow
ing:
negro giving the name of Levi
Charles and claiming to be the desperate
who killed Capt. John T. Day and Pa
trolman Peter J. Lamb and caused the
death of ten other persons and the wound
ing of thirty men. women and children
at New Orleans, July "a to July q, 1900,
lies at the point of death in a pest house
at Clarksdale, Miss.
To-day Capt. Mason received a tele-
phone message at the police station from
DR., Martin. health officer at Clarksdale
Miss. The doctor states that a negro wes
received at the pesthouse suffering with
smallpox. The negro realizing that he
was about to die made a most startling
confession.
He said that his right name is Levi
Charles and that he had killed woman
and two policemen at New Orleans. He
says he managed to escape from that city
and made his way TO Mississippi, where
he assumed the name of George Peters
The negro says that he has killed seven
persons.
He says that while going under the
name of George Peters he killed three
men whose names were George Paintly,
George Roberts and b. Moore. He also
confessed to the murder of two women
whose names he does not give. If the
negro is Levi Charles. alias Robert
Charles, the murderer of Police Captain
Day and Patrolman Lamb. then the po-
lice of New Orleans have made a mis-
take in stating that they killed him.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
COL. STEVEN C. TATE DEAD.
An Uncle of Carter Tate and Promi-
nenuy Connected with the
Georgia Marble Industry.

Atlanta. Ca. April 7.-Col. Steven c.
Tate, a wellknown and prominent Geor-
gian, died here at $50 o'clock this morn
ing at the Robertson Sanitarium. where
he had been taken from his Pickens coun-
ty home In the hope that his health
might be restored. Col Tate was born
in Lumpkin county in 1882. He was prom
inently connected with the marble COM
panies of North Georgia. being for maay
years vice president OF the Kennesaw and
North Georgia Marble Company. He
was an uncle of Hon. Carter Tate, con-
gressman from the Ninth district. He
leaves a wife and FIVE children The body
was taken TO Tate. in Pickens county. to-
day for interment
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE.
Fatal MaIady Raging Among Euro
penn Live StOck-NO Foreign
Cattle Admitted Now.

Washington, April THE officials of the
agricultural department are closely
watching all reports from abroad regard
ing the extent Of the foot and mouth dis
ease, fatal malady that is raging among
the live stock in almost every country
throughout Europe For the last three
years an outbreak has been general on
the European continent and the reports
constantly arriving from various foreign
points do not indicate any diminution in
its extent. This government, as 1t has
done since the epidemic reached such
alarming dimensions. is refusing to admit
any cattle, sheep or swine, except from
the British isles. This is done not only 10
protect the vast live stock interests of
this country. but also to protect our $780,
100000 annual export trade in cattle.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
WALDECK-ROUss VERY I'LL.
President LOubet Starts for TOulon
without Him.

Paris, April There was no impor-
tant change to-day in the condition of NJ.
Waldeck- Rousseau and President Loubet,
whose movements have been materially
affected recently by the illness of the
premier. started for Nice on his way to
Toulon to greet the visiting Italian squad
ron under the Duke of Genoa. NJ. Loubet
was accompanied by NJ. Delcasse, minis
ter Of foreign affairs and Gen. Andre, min
lister of war
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
BoRALMA. CREscEUs AND HERR.
An Effort to be Made to Secure the
Events for Hartford.

Lexington, KY, April ANDY J. Welch
Of the Hartford, Conn, Trotting Assocta-
tion. arrived in Lexington to-day. Il is
reported that Welch is here to see Dave
Cahill the owner of Charley Herr, and
arrange match between Herr and Cres-
ceus. Welch. 1t is understood, will make
an effort to secure Boralma and The Alb
bot race and the Herr-Cresceus race for
Hartford in September. Both of these
e9 ents have been scheduled for the Lex
ington meeting in October.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
THE MACEDONIAN COMMITTEE.
Arrest of Members May Cause Trou-
BILE in Bulgaria.

Vienna. April THE arrest of the lead
ing members of the Macedonian Commit
tee Friday night at Sofia, Bulgaria, causes
great satisfaction. 1t was probably due
to pressure from Russia and Turkey, al
though the official reason given is that
the committee was preparing a rising in
Macedonia.
The revelations at the trial of the Bull
garians at Salonica regarding the revolu-
tionary aims of the committee may also
have hastened the denouement AS the
committee counts many thousands of ad-
herents in Bulgaria, trouble may result.
Prince Ferdinand is at Mentone.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
KING EDWARDS EMBASSY.
To Announce His Accession to EN-
perOr WilIinm-To BE Received
in Solemn Audience.

Berlin, April THE special embassy
appointed to announce to the German
Emperor the accession of King Edward
VII will arrive in Berlin tomorrow night.
1t consists of the Duke of Abercorn. the
Earl of Kintoye, Mai. Gen. Sir Archibald
Hunter and Mr.. George r. Clerg of the
British foreign Office.
Emperor William will receive the mem
bers of the embassy in solemn audience
at noon Tuesday and will entertain them
at dinner that evening at the Schloss. On
the following evening they will probably
dine at the barracks of the Dragon
Guards. On Thursday they will dine in
formally because of mourning for Queen
Victoria at the British embassy, and on
Friday they will start for home
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
CERTAIN CHARLES WAS KILLED.
Police Unwilling TO Admit That the
Desperate Escaped Them.

New Orleans, April THE police are
certain that Robert Charles, the police
murderer, was killed here. They say his
body was fully identified Charles had
two brothers, but it is said they were
both killed in Mississippi before Charles
was killed in New Orleans. The local po-
lice say some one of Charles confederates
may have escaped from the house where
he made his last stand but no Levi
Charles Is known here.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
NEW YORK'S UGLY EASTER.
Rain Poured Down, Hut Crowds At
tended mt Leading Churches.
New Scientist Church Dedicated.

New York, April Tt was a sombre
Easter--rain-coated and much umbrel-
Jared. 1t did not rain enough TO drive the
people straight from church to their
homes, nor did 1t shine enough to draw
them in the old time throngs to Fifth
avenue. Altogether It was the dreariest
Easter in twenty years in New York city.
In Fifth avenue between 1890 and 2 ..
m to-day the crowd was not great. Many
a winter Sunday sees more people abroad
there At no time during the day was
progress difficult Society was absent II
wait for a more propitious day.
Thousands mt Old Trinity.
At all the churches in the city
elaborate Easter services were held
and the weather seemed to have no
appreciable effect on the attendance Al
Old Trinity Church more than 1000 people
were unable 10 find even standing room
within the doors. The music in the church
was Of the finest character
Many OF the graves in both Trinity and
St Pauls grave yards were decorated
with flowers In honor OF the day. In ST.
Paui's the huge tomb Of the Rhinelanders
was fairly buried beneath hydraugeas.
hyaeinths and Easter lilies and In Trinity
kfdNtghiu AitIt NuH lHi same ldNlhn 0lt-
play OF flowers.
Archbishop Corrigan oficiated at st.
Patricks Cathedral and the great church
was more than filled with the crowds that
came and AZ that only those who were
provided with tickets could gain admit
tance.
The magnificent edince OF the Second
Church Of Christ, Scientist al esth street
snd Central Park, west, was dedicated to-
day, just two years after the corner stone
was laid. There was very large at
tendance, for great part made up Of peo-
PIE from other cities.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
THE ONE WHO NEEDED PRAYER.
EvangeIists' Daughter Commits Sui
eide while Her Parents Were
Praying for Some One EIse

New York, April MARY Rivers 49,
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles w. Rivers evangelists of Jersey
City. committed suicide to-day by taking
carbolc acid. The parents insist that they
know of no reason why she should have
ended her life. They were away from
home in an adjoining town when the girl
took the poison, Mr.. and Mrs. Rivers
having gone to pray for a person whom
they say needed prayer, and did not
know Of their daughters act until they
returned later in the day.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
wHEELMEN NOT MUCH GOOD.

The London Mnneuver Shows Their
value to BE Uncertain.
London. April Sin the volunteer cy-
clists maneuvers, ordered by the British
war office. the attack on London this
morning proved that the military value OF
wheelmen is largely dependent on the
weather. The attacking force out-gener-
aled the defenders but lost so many men
in the rain. and owing to the bad roads.
that it was unable to attack in force at
the proper time.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
A BATTLE wITH BURGLARS.
A Desperate Running Fight After
safe Had Been wrecked.

Frankfort. Ind. April 7.-Burglars at
Michigan Town. east Of this city, early
this morning. wrecked the safe in a brick
building occupied by c. A. Marshall, a
merchant, and after desperate running
battle with citizens, in which Marshall
was slightly wounded and ono OF the rob-
bers probably fatally shot escaped with a
small amount OF booty.
The property damage 10 the safer build
ing and goods will probably reach 1900.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
JAPAN GETTING READY.

p'r' service Being Put i'm
'""pe and Officers Notified.
a.. ,''''"' April S.-The Yokohama corre-
d,r-t ..''t OF the Daily Mail wiring yester-
.,5 % 'ha dealing with the attitude Of Ja-
o"aia kussia's Chinese policy says:
g., .'Pp'ng companies have been ordered
,,.. "''' Their vessels in. readiness for
No, 5S oit service. Cruisers on the reserve
ss-,t-@ Deen commissioned for active
&C.. ~ leeye has been recalled ana
psrS.s et the fret reserve have been
hr sT@,,.l tgI service. There is much popu.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
CHINESE OPPOSE FRENCH.
captured Letter of Lii Hung Chang
Reveals His Hand.


London, April S.-The Pekin correspond-
ent Of the Morning Post, wirinh Saturday.
says.
49, "e FRENCH are still opposed by the
onneSe near Hal Lu. but are careful to
'u conflict, because any advance
NV'p be anticipated by the Germans
N"ose patrols are thirty miles within the
r'o''nce Of Shan 81, and can reach Tai
4en Fu at any moment.
rrn, hins Ting Flu the French inter-
tho letter from Ii Hung Chang to
tbs, soNernor of Shan ST. complaining
,is ,@ae .he Manchuria convention must he
uero because the European Powers
ws, wiling to sit down as usual To
aTtn sT, Russia devour China.
Russ,a 10 asserted on good authority that
hand - - willing TO give Japan a free
bsr alu IN Korea with a view to preventing
'sa"nlng a hostile attitude"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08

of the Tenderloin. He replied that he
knew nothing whatever except what he
had read.
Have you at any time given permits
sion for him to be absent from the house
of detention except he was in attendance
at court?'
Il have not" he replied.
Done to Locate Witness.
Assistant District Attorney Osborne to-
night said that he was aware of Jones'
trip through the Tenderloin Friday night
and that it was taken for the purpose of
locating witnesses to testify in the Rice
case. He added that six witnesses were
wanted and that one had been located by
means of this trip.
Mr.. Osborne also said:
Il have read the statement made by
Patrick and have nothing to say. I can
not make myself popular with the GRIM
inal classes, and expect to be maligned
at every chance"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08

Cape Town, April 7-During the last
forty-eight hours ten fresh cases OF the
bubonic plague have been ofhclally re-
ported. OF these four are Europeans ana
The others colored persons. The corpse
OF a colored person who had died OF the
disease was found to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
SAVANNAH GA. MONDAY APRIL 8, 1901

the Yang-tse viceroys," says the Shang-
hal correspondent of the Standard what
course they recommend the court to adopt
IN the event of Russia retaining Man
churia"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08

Duke of Genon Bears Letter From
Victor Emanuel TO Loubet

LaSpezia, italy April THE Italian
squadron sailed for Toulon to-day in two
divisions, the first commanded by the
Duke Of Genoa. consisting OF six iron
clads and two torpedo boats, and the sec
ond under Rear Admiral Coiteletti. con-
sisting Of seven iron-clads and one tor
pedo boat.
The Duke OF Genoa bears an autograph
letter from King Victor Emmanuel to
President Loubet.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
THE NEW ANTI-JoINT LAW.
First Trial in Kansas Results I'm
FniIure TO Convict.

sallna. Kans.. April THE first trial OF
a joint keeper under the new Hurrell law
passed by the last Legislature, which
makes II a mlsdemeanor TO be found In
possession Of spirltuous liquors. resulted
IN no verdict here late last night and The
jury was discharged. The passage OF the
law WAS a result Of the temperance cru
sade started BY Mrs. Carrie Nation.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08

Toward Building syrian Greek
Church in BROOKLYN.

New York April lat the services %.
day Of the syrian Greek Orthodox Church
IN this city {, was announced that cEar
Nicholas II Of Russia has given 2oo0
rubles, or about 1900 towards the build
ing fund of the church which 10 sooa 70
~ erected Ia brogkiyn.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
PAPER FIRNe BURNED OUT.
Fire Breaks Out Twice I'm Same
Night in New York Building.

New York, April 7.-During last night
fire which broke out at two different
times, did damage 20 the extent of $i75,-
900 to the stock of the sudhaus Paper Box
Company and the machinery belonging to
the company, as well as to the stock Of
Swetzer. Pembroke g. Co. both firms oc-
cupyng the building at SO and s5 White
street.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
NO QUORUM AT HAVANA.

Radical Members Did Not Attend the
Special Session.
Havana, April THE Radical members
of the Cuban CONSTITUTIONAL convention
did not attend the special session called
last evening to discuss the question Of
sending a commission TO Washington.
Their absence made a quorum impossible
and another call was issued for meet
ing to consider the same matter to-mor-
row afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08

London, April s-According 20 the b.
Petersburg correspondent Of The Daliy
Mail Import duties for NlaoiVostoeh nave
beer raised on Ell American iron, steel
and machinery.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
President Diss Ia Pine Health.

has returned from q bunting expedition
bnd n Ia lns bssith.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
4 FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILED.
Rollers Explode and Four Injured o'
Queen and Crescent.

Knoxville. Tenn. April IA double
header freight. loaded with iron ore was
dsrshed az Spring City on the queen
ana Crescent this afternoon. injuring four
men, one fatally The boilers of both 10
eomotivss exploded the conclusion and
the scsldinE water doinG the injury 70 the
crews that manned them.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
SMALLPOX IN MISSOURI.


tiOn Of -. Joseph.
81. Joseph. No. April 7--city Physician
Charles LyFart tonight made the state
usnt that there are thirty cases Of small.
poz IN South Park which have never been
reported "a the health department. ard
that the disease IL rapidly spreading. re
placed the whole section of the city on.
asr quarantine Throughout the northern
psrt of me state, be says, the disease ls
SpFeadipg,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
LORD saIisbury Rsachss Nies.

Nice, April f-Lord Salisbury has arr
rived 1T beaulcu. lie Was but htfle az
fected by the journey from London.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
To End MaTseiiIss strike,

Nsrseilles. April 1.-The unhne opeh-
sra to-osy decided 70 resume Wofh tues
day, nexl.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-04-08
no ViesTays Asked Tor Aav,e..

a. sre D. .Apnl s-''Ths Bmprsss DoWa-
'N' Efen1 councillors have ssked
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-10

Hon. J. A. Simpson, Secretary of the
Board of Education of san Francisco
Cal, writes
Il have found Peruna an ideal tonic
Some months ago | suffered with neu-
rasthenia (sytemic catarrh). caused by
too close application to Office work. My
system seemed worn out and | felt far
from we'll / found Peruna benefited
me very much. 1t built up the entire
system and made me feel like a new
man. | believe ii is well worthy the
high praise bestowed upon it."-J. y.
Simpson.
Systemic catarrh always gives fair
warning of its approach, and can be
easily warded off by the proper treat
ment. Floating brown specks before
the eyes, mental confusion. fits or
nervous headache, sleeplessness, flash
tion, irrtability, dependency; any of
these symptoms or all of them should
be promptly met by the use of Peruna.
A Travellers Letter.
j. Edward Clark, 4O2 Temple street,
Los Angles, Cal, writes:
II fully believe Peruna saved. my life
About two years ago after returning
from Alaska | was taken with catarrh
of the stomach and in fact of the whole
system My stomach failed me, as
nothing | ate seemed to do me any
good. but always gave me pains and
belching of gas. My kidneys got sore
and weak, ! had papitatiOn of the
heart, my lungs were sore, and it was
difficult 10 draw q long breath. / also
had fainting spells, and while walking
was afraid | might fall to the side
walk. l also had to get up at night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-10
WAVERLY.

The ladies Aid society will hold a
festival on the Methodist church lawn.
Saturday evening August 10. Ice
cream, cake and other refreshments
will be served. Those having the mat
ter in charge are desirous of making
this one of the best of the season.
Charles Whaite and wife OF Cortland,
n, Y, are visiting his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Khate.
Miss Blanch Deitrick of Thompson
Pa is visiting Miss Anna Dean.
An Epworth League and church rally
will be held at the Waverly Methodist
Epicopal church on Sunday evening,
August II. The meeting will be Ad-
dressed by Miss Lotta NJ. McHose, of
Ohio Wesleyan university No admis-
sion.
Owing to the rain last Sabba tn
morning, services Of the A. NJ. F..
church Camp Meeting will be held at
Felrs Grove, tomorrow, Sunday, Aug.
IL. to which all are invited. Two
special sermons have been prepared as
follows: THE Sun do Move" The
Descendants of Ham, or Where We.
the Colored Race Came From" Good
jubilee singing will be a feature Of the
occasion. AS usual, an admission fee
of 10 cents charge at the gate to defray
expenses. Hacks meet all trains
Caterer on the grounds will serve re-
freshments. Hours of services, 10:3O
a. m, 300 and p. m. Rev Charles
Garner, manager.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-10
GETTING BIoGRAPE PICTURES

"Brr.rr.rrg! Br.r-r.r.rng' Br'r'r-r rinC!" a
quick connection with the desk phone Of the
city manager and in another moment II is
known at hiograph headquarters that herce hle
and a series ot explosions have devastated q
downtown business block, and that the loss Of
life is estimated at three hundred
The camera operator and his assistant receive
word; there j. sramper Tor fine badges, AMI
two minutes later the hioGraph outfit, which
takes 1000 pictures a minute is handed into the
emergency wagon which has been waiting all
day Tor just ,pch cali
The city manager arrives on the scene 10 ar.
range with hrc chiefs ard police SerGcant> for
favorable position for the picture taking appl'
ratuS. The camera is set up on It's tripod. the
finn boxes attached. the lens focused, and the
opcrator hcgns turning the crank, Three min
utr- hye minutes-thc shutter snap, and every
movement ot III" exciting serene Is tihiu!l"
recorded The rlm, which may he from loo to
500 feet length. is then CWiod 10 the hioranh
factory. where il j. developed IN It's entirety On
reels that carry il through developing solutions
dried by power fans. and positive Is printed
from it by clccuic light The process takcg
from two to four hours.
That nicht the catastrophe oi the afternoon,
projected on a screen, seems almost Is real 10
tho thsntrc.soer rs the actual occurrence was 10
those who witnessed it--Eyeryhodys Magazine
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-10
Not Taken as a Beverage.

Once upon a time f. Hopkinson Smith the
art critic and lecturer, happened 70 reacn city
in the Northwest on a bitterly cold day 10 fiji
the Chicago Chronicle Tne train was a httla
late, and Mr., Smith, without stopping 70 refresh
or warm himself hurried To the house where
he vas /. entertain d sci l'ct rlrty Of women,
After he had changed his travelling dress he
found that his teeth were still fairly chauering
with cold gnd he fclt that he must u, warmed
up before beginning his effort 10 interest his
audience Across rhe hall was ladies' dressing
room, IN which were a number NJ women laying
on their wraps. lie approached the door aud
naming his hostess, asked II she were plesenr
"No,' said a young woman, coming forward
"hut ! am her daughter What can ! 10 for
you, Mr. SMITH"
~ am very cold" was Mr. Smiths reply. "t
want some whisky"
Had hombshc exploded in the room the
result could hardly have been more startling,
for the hostess vas the very head ani front q
the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union
organization, The Young woman evidently
staggered. but she rallied 10 the situation
~ see," she said, "you are H. Mr., smith.
You shall have the whisky"
She crossed the room to medicine cose',
took out small nhal hllcd a teaspoon from
it and, returning, aid in a commanding voice:
open your mouth Mr. smith
Mr. Smith ohodicnty opened his mouth, re.
oeiycd his teaspoon ~ whisky, thanked his hir
physician and went without further oommenr
down stairs,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-08-10
CLARk'S SUMMIT.

Mr.. Coray Spencer of Nicholson is
working for Mr.. B. F. Pedrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ Hufford have
returned from an extended trip to the
Pan-American exposition.
Mr.. John Brown, who has been en-
ployed here as station agent resigned
a few days ago and left for his home
at Belvidere, n. J. The position is
filled at present by Mr.. William Peters
who expects to move his family here
soon.
Mr.. Clair Young is at Buffalo, attend
ing the fair.
Mr.. Charles II. Singer is very i'll at
the home of his aunt in Scranton.
Miss Nellie r. Myers who has been
the guest of Miss Carrie Clifford for a
couple of weeks, left for her home in
Phillipsburg, n. j., on Thursday.
Mr.. f. B. Dunlap is an active and
efficient supervisor. His work on the
roads is conducted with care and skill
and gives excellent service.
Mr. William Atherton and Mr.. George
Coss expect to start this week on a
$500 mile tour westward. Mr.. Ather-
ton will spend several weeks at
Petosky, Mich, a noted health resort.
Assistant Secretary of State, A. n.
Jay of Trenton, n. j., and Mr.. Harry
kays of Scranton, spent Sunday at
Mr.. William Athertone.
Miss Myrtle Jackson of West Pitts
ton and Miss Bessie Spaulding of Bing-
hamton, visited Miss Mae Myers last
week.
Mr. Willard Voeburg is visiting Buff
falo and the Pan-American.
Mrs. Samuel Lynch is recovering
from her recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. c. Stanton and
family have moved to Scranton where
they will reside in the future.