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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
CANAL TREATY LOOKING Up.
Negotiations started That Promise
Speedy Contamination.

Washington, July s.-Final negotia-
lions for the conclusion of the defini-
tive treaty between the United States
and Colombia, which is to authorize
the construction of the Panama canal.
began at the State Department to- day
at a meeting between Secretary Hay
and Mr.. Cromwell, representing the
Panama Canal Company. and the Co
lombian legation here,
Mr.. Cromwell at Secretary Hays in
stance, also laid before the Department
of Justice all the papers in his pos
session calculated to assist the Attor-
ney General in his work in settling the
title. Secretary Hay turned over to
him mass of papers which the coun-
sci examined very carefully. While
no definite conclusion was reached a
distinct advance was made. Gable
correspondence must be had with the
Colombian government, but it Is be-
lieved that the treaty can be settled
within a week
The Colombian government has de-
cided to appoint a non-partisan COM
mittee to arrange the electoral and
provincial districts of Colombia, and il
is believed that, the way being clear
FOR new elections, the Congress could
| be elected and assembled within the
| next four months, and the body could
proceed at once to ratify the canal
! treaty, which is to be concluded here
1t is inferred from this statement that
an arrangement has been reached be-
| tween the Colombian Conservatives
/ and Liberals. which will terminate the
| revolution which has now lasted fol-
| more than two years
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
SAVANNAH'SS HARB0R
WORK ON 2s-FooT PROJECT TO BE
PUSHED.
NOW S1,4Oo,00O AVAILABLE.
QUESTION OF WIDENING CHANNEL
UNDECIDED.

Cost of Acquiring Hutchinson Island
Strip May BE Too Expensive and
Litigation Might Cause Delay.
Capt. GilIette's Former Recommen-
datiOn Has Been Fully Approved,
and He VIII he Instructed TO Pro-
coed Under the Plans Already
Agreed UDon-New Contracts VIII
BE Made, but Dredging VIII Go
Right Ahead.
Washington. July 9.-Although Capt.
Gillette has not yet submitted a new
project for the improvement of Savan-
nah harbor. 1t is generally under
stood at the War Department that the
twenty eight foot project is to be car
ried out under the provisions of the
new river and harbor bill.
Col. Mckenzie of the Corps of En-
gineers in charge of the river and
harbor division, in discussing the work
in Savannah harbor remarked that 1t
would hardly be necessary for Capt.
Gillette to go through the form of re-
peating his recommendation in behalf
of Savannah harbor, which are so we'll
understood and so fully approved by
the chief of engineers. During the
last Congress Capt. Gillette submitted
to the chief of engineers an exhaus-
tive and thoroughly comprehensive re-
port on the proposed Improvement in
Savannah harbor, including the twen-
ty-eight feet depth from Savannah to
the sea, and also the probable widen
ing of the channel Immediately lin
front of Savannah. 1t was on the
strength of this report that Repre-
sentative Lester was able to get Con-
gress not only to Inappropriate the
uneXpended balance of over 100000.
but he also obtained an additional
appropriation not to exceed 81 900, 900,
besides $4,000 for maintaining the
present dredging system.
Col. Mackenzie says the work in
Savannah harbor will be pushed for
ward in accordance with the recon-
mendations of Capt Gillette with as
much speed as circumstances will per-
| nit. There may be, he says some
| question about widening the channel
to 400 feet in front of the city of Sa-
1 AZ CdliY Oul THAI ItCOiI-
nendation the government viii be re-
| CURED to buy the strip of land on the
| island opposite. The Secretary OF War
| Is inclined to think that the
expense will be too great, and
| it also might require prolonged
| litigation to acquire title. However.
| Colonel Mackenzie says that subject
| will be dealt with when it is reached.
! At present he is engaged is trying to
| get the work under way in as many
| places as possible. OF course, every
| locality desires its work commenced
at once. AS fast as the recommended
tions of the engineer officers in charge
of the various districts reach the War
Department they are submitted to the
chief engineers and they are made to
conform to the provisions OF existing
law. Orders are then issued for new
contracts TO be made and after that
routine is completed the work goes on.
At Savannah new contracts will.
have to be made for the general pro-
jeet of the improvement of the har-
Dor. Such work as dredging will go
right on under the fifty thousand dol
lar appropriation for maintenance.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
GERMANY DEAD WILLING.
Withdraw Troops If Chinm VIII Do
the Right Thing.

Berlin, July 9-The officials of the
United States embassy here have been
verbally discussing Chinese affairs this
week, with the foreign office repre-
sentatives. The former again convey
ed to the German government the de-
sire of the State Department that the
Chinese shall be treated as leniently
as possible, consistent with the attain
ment of the aims of the Powers.
The foreign office expresses itself as
being in full accord with the United
States and intends a further with
drawal of troops from Tien Tsin
which is already gradually progressing
when the German officials are confident
that the occupation of the city is no
longer necessary as a guarantee that
China will carry out all the eubordi-
nate articles of the peace treaty. Only
the provision for improving the river
and channel is regarded as important.
If the authorities at Pekin will make
serious efforts to redeem this pledge
the German troops will be withdrawn.
The question of the rate of exchange
in indemnity payments is not consid-
cred by the foreign office as likely to-
provoke serious difficulties of sopinion.
either between the United States and
the Powers, or between China and the
Powers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
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CARDINALS FLOUT DIVORCEE.
Nun Not Allowed to Attend the Prin-
cess RospigIiosi.

Rome, July "a great sensation has
been caused here by the action of the
Vatican authorities towards the Prin
cess Rospigliosi, an American. Her
husband is head of an ancient family
of clerical nobility and his brother is
commandant of the Papal Noble
Guard.
On Aug. 26, 1901, Prince Rospigliosi,
married here Miss Marie Jennings Reid
Parkhurst of Washington, the divorced
wife of Col. Frederick II. Parkhurst
of Bangor, Me. The ceremony was civil
and hence was not recognized by the
Vatican.
Princess Rospigliosi, who is now on
the point of confinement, engaged an
English Blue Sister as a nurse, and
the latter took up her duties, but Car
dlnal Macchi, secretary of apostolic
briefs. hearing of this, forbade the sis
ter to fulfill her duties. on the ground
that the marriage was non-existent.
The Prince was furious and exerted
all his influence to overcome the
scruples of the church, but without
avail. Eventually he was Obliged to
send to England for a nurse. The in
cident Is expected to have present de-
veloDments.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
TRACY DEFIES ARREST.
Washington Desperate still at Lib
erty-Pursuit Temporarily stopped.
Gnng Joins Its Chief.

Washington Desperate still at Lib
erty-Pursuit Temporarily stopped.
Gang Joins Its Chief.
Seattle. Wash, July 9.-The pursuit
of Harry Tracy, the outlaw, appears
to be temporarily suspended. Sheriff
Cudihee has called in the guards from
the southern suburbs, leaving only a
sufficient number for careful patrol.
1t is believed that Cudihee expects the
convict, If he reappears at all. to show
up in another part of the country. The
posse that started from Renton with
the bloodhounds this morning returned
this afternoon after a fruitlesS search.
Since early this morning the posse
has been securing the country between
Renton and Black River Junction.
large territory has been sentried, and
it is believed that Tracy is hiding in
the dense woods of this district.
Guards have been stationed at every
road in the section. 1t is believed that
he will soon make his appearance at
some house and demand food, as he
is known to be without supplies The
rumor that Merrill has Joined his muir
derous comrade cannot be subStan-
tiated.
No one knows the exact whereabouts
of the desperate.
The Salem penitentiary guard who is
with the party at Renton is certain
that Merrill and Tracy are once more
together. Three suspicious looking in
dividuals have been captured at Rem
ton. 1t is thought that they may be
three of the four men who met Tracy
at Black River bridge Monday night
and walked through Renton in the
convict's company. At the jail they
gave their names as Andy Nelson.
Tom Madden and Phil Ritchie. The
first two say they are loggers and the
third says he is an iron bridge builder.
Their statements are conflicting.
A diligent search is being made for
| the fourth alleged accomplice, who is
thought to be hanging around Renton
or TO have Joined the convict. Rumors
are rife that the fourth man is none
other than Merrill, but this is generally
| discredited
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
HAY GETS BUSY FOR CHINA.
Appeal 10 Powers VIII Result iT
Evacuation of Tien Tsin.


Evacuation of Tien Tsin.
Washington, July 9.-Secretary Hays
prompt action upon the appeal of the
Chinese government through Yuan
Shi-Kai and Minister WI relative to
the evacuation of Tien Tsin has met
with success. The foreign generals
who have stood in the way of the
evacuation will receive instructions
from their home governments, and,
although enc or two minor points re-
main TO he adjusted, it is believed that
Tien Tsin will soon be turned over to
the Chinese authorities.
Secretary Hay addressed himself di-
rectly to the governments interested
through the American ambassadors
and ministers resident at the various
European courts and Toxic. Answers
have been received from nearly all Of
these. The latest came to-day from
France and Germany, and quite I'M
eNpectedly they have all proven to be
favorable to the United States con-
tention. The Powers are now agreed
to instruct their generals at Tien Tsin
to abandon the condition sought to be
imposed as q precedent to evacuation.
that save small police force of SOC
men, the Chinese military forces must
be Kept at distance of not less than
thirty kilometers from Tien Tsin. A
speedy conclusion is expected of the
Tien Tsin negotiations.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
TO TRY LIEUT.. HICKMAN.
Charged with DuclSing Two Natives
in n Stream-Cnpt. Rynn's Defense
Closed.

Charged with DuclSing Two Natives
in n Stream-Cnpt. Rynns Defense
Closed.
Manila, July 9-Gen. Chaffee has or
dered Lieut.. Edwin A. Hickman of
the First Cavalry to Manila for court
martial trial on the charge of cruelty
to natives Of Tayabas province. The
charges arise from die Gardener in
quiry. 1t is alleged that Hickman
ducked two natives in a stream in or
der to obtain information. He is fur
Their charged with having ducked a
thirl native, who died from maltreaS-
ment. The military officials say that
proof of the latter charge is doubt
full
The ccurt-martial presided over py
Gen. w H. Bisbee, which is trying
Capt James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth
Cavalry on the charge of unnecessary
sevrity TO natives will try Lieut..
Hickman.
The defense in the Ryan court-mar.
tial closed to-day. The arguments i'll
be heard Saturday. The defense Of
fered much testimony and many docu-
ments to show that state of insur-
rectioK existed at Jiminez, MindanGo
and that Capt. Ryan was justified in
using force to obtain information, pro-
teet his command and pursue the en-
envy. 1t was shown that the two ma
tives who were treated" commune
Gated with the enemy. giving informa-
ton regarding the Americans supplies.
Second Lieutenant Charles Burnett
of the Fifteneth Cavalry and Gu =
geon Major Peter Egan testified that
they took the same treatment as adj
minisiered to the natives and that
they did not suffer therefrom.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
MR.. ERWIN's SPECIAL REPORT.
sets Forth the Difficulties Under
Which He Has LabOred.


Which He Has Labored.
Washington, July 9.-The extradition
case of Benjamin D. Greene and John
4. Gaynor. whose removal from Can
ada to the state of Georgia for trial
On charges of misappropriation and
enlightenment of over 100000 in
connection with river and harbor i'm
proVements at Savannah, has been
sought for some time by the United
states, will take on a diplomatic phase
IN a few days, when Secretary Hay
communicates to the British govern
ment the view of the officials of our
department. of Justice that the Cana
ulan authorities are pursuing an ex-
traordinary and unwarranted course
Ill the case. The delays and embarrass-
ments in the extradition proceedings
resulted in Marion Erwin, special as
sStant to the Attorney General, who
ldS been in active charge of the ex-
SSaaltlon proceedings for the United
states, transmitting to the Attorney
general under date of Montreal, July
special report on the case, calling
~ielOn 10 the -1act that the legal
representatives. of Greene and Gaynor
are closely connected, through profess
sl9nal and family ties, with the Can
aulan officials to whom this govern
''ieHI must look for the extradition.
Crown officers of Counsel.
s., AR. Erwin reports that prior to in
Ctutlng the extradition proceedings
ts was put on notice that the fugitives
of -
,54lIaaltion and that they had en-
L'oyed as their counsel the firms of
cav "yers to which belonged the high
NJ oincia's Of the provincial and Do
tH'on governments. He says that he
Is mus precluded by the position
,be oy them from comforting with
Jaw law officers of the crown He.
~ Slore, retained two attorneys of
b Montreal and Canadian bar, who
ave ~, ably assisted him.
Inc report then calls attention to
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
PRISONERS DESPERATE DEED.
Used Dynamite I'm Dash for Liberty.
Guards Beat Them Back with
dubbed Rifles.

st. Joseph, Mo-, July 9.--James Blade,
Leck Allen and James Murray. pris-'
oners in the Buchanan county jail.
this afternoon wrecked the rear wall
of the Jail building with a powerful
charge of dynamite.
Allen. Blade and Murray then made
a fierce tight for liberty, but the
guards beat them back with Winches-
terS.
Seventy-five prisoners are confined
in the Jail, but those who tried to
follow Blade and his companions were
dubbed into submission. No one was
injured. Blade and Allen are under
sentence for highway robbery and
Murray is a government prisoner. They
are now chained to the floors of their
cells.
BY advice of the leaders of the plot
other prisoners sought safety In their
cells just before the explosion occurred.
The jailor was at dinner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
cLoUDBURsT DESTROYS DAMS.
Ancient Structure Washed Away by
Raging Torrent.

Monterey. Mex, July "a special
from Parras, state Of Coahuila, says:
A cloudburst visited this section to-
day, covering an area of fifty square
miles and doing damage to the extent
of 100000. The big Patagolana dam
the largest in Northern Mexico, broke
with all the food gates open and was
completely destroyed. The San Lo-
renzo dam, which has been standing
for over $50 years. was also washed
away. This dam was built of solid
masonry about 1870, and was In per-
feet condition until yesterday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
DIsBRow HELD FOR TRIAL.
Alleged Murderer of Foster and Miss
Lawrence to Face Grand Jury.

New York. July 9.-The hearing OF
the charge of murder against Lewis A.
Disbrow, who is accused of having
caused the death of Sarah Lawrence
and Clarence Foster. was continued
to-day at Good Ground, L. l., and this
afternoon Disbrow was held for the
grand jury.
Albert T. Hand testified that he saw
Fosters body the day it was found.
and that there was a cut over the
right eye. James Cassidy said he also
saw this cut. Albert C. Mott, bay
man, gave evidence to show that
neither body could have been cut OF
otherwise injured by-oysteF shells. The
prosecution then closed its case.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
THE STRIFE VIRTUALLY OVER.
Virginia Operators Seem TO Have
Things Their Way.

Roanoke, Va. July 9-Those inter
ested in the coal fields claim that the
strike is virtually thing of the past
Five hundred and forty cars, Of coal
were loaded yesterday. Seven carloads
of miners from East Virginia and
North Carolina arrived in the fields
yesterday and Immediately went to
work, many of them being old min
ers returning. The labor leaders as
sert, on the other hand, that the criti-
cal stage has not arrived yet. 10 has
been stated that II the demands OF
the strikers are not acceded to by the
18th instant that other labor unions
ter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
CABINET TO OYSTER BAY.
Presidents Advisers to Meet and
Confer with Him There.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, July 9.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has Informally invit-
ed the members of his cabinet to visit
him at his Sycamore Hill home. 1t is
understood that they will avail them
selves of the opportunity to come to
oyster Bay at their own and the
Presidents convenience. The Presi-
dent is keeping in close touch with de-
partmental affairs in Washington, and
almost hourly during the day is in
communication with members of the
cabinet.
The day has been excessively hot
here. After clearing considerable rou-
tine business the President devoted his
time to out-of- door pleasure with Mrs.
Roosevelt and the children.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
DEPUTY MARSHAL RESIGNS.
Faber of Tallahassee Anxious TO Get
Out of Office.

Tallahassee. Fla, July 9-John NJ.
Faber, deputy United States marshal.
to-day rendered his resignation for the
third time.
The faculty at the Summer Central
School has been augmented by the ar
rival of two well-known professors,
Speed and Gardener of Louisville. Mr..
Speed is the leading nature study spe-
cialist of the South. and Mr.. Gardener
stands high in the field of manual
training, and they are doing very
high grade of work at the state college.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
STEP TOWARDS PEACE.
Chill and Argentina Define Position
by Treaties.

Buenos Ayres, July 9.-Argentina
and Chill have signed a convention
defining more precisely the objects of
their recent treaties providing for ar
bitration and the limitation of arma-
ments with the view of averting the
possibility of future complications.
Argentina clearly announces that her
policy is absolute neutrality. in ques-
tions concerning Chill, on the Pacific
coast. The convention explains that
it is not proposed that either nation
shall -reduce its naval equipment now
afiOat
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
BRIGHT GIVEN HIS LIBERTY.
American Civil Engineer Found Not
Guilty by English Court.

London, July 9.-The trial of Charles
Bright. the civil engineer of sandusky.
o.. charged with concealing 100000 in
connection with bankruptcy proceed
ings, to-day resulted in his acquittal
Those charged with being accessories
were also acquitted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
THE KING MENDING FAST.
Edward Contemplates Trip on the
Royal Yacht.

London. July 9.-King Edwards
progress is reported tonight as unin-
terruptedly favorable. His majesty
reclines on movable couch most of
the day. Some of his physicians are
still in constant attendance upon him.
1t was announced this evening that
the King intends to be taken on board
the royal yacht early next week
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
Joseph Chamberlain Improving.

London, July 9-Joseph Chamber
lain, the Colonial Secretary, who was
injured in a carriage accident Monday,
left Charing Cross Hospital this morn
ing. and returned to his home in Prin-
cess Gardens. He is progressing sat
isfacfOrfly
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
--~s-@-.-
YELLOW FEVER AT VERA CRUZ.
Very yiruIent This Season and Many
Supposed ImmuDes Die.

Supposed IInmuDes Die.
City of Mexico, July 2CAdvices from
Vera Cruz report yellow fever as hav-
ing been especially vlrulent this sea-
son. A number of people long resi-
dent and deeming themselves immune,
have died The United States govern
ment commission has been in Vera
Cruz studying conditions and the local
treatment of the disease. DR.. Miller.
who had a specific for yellow fever,
has died in Vera Cruz of congestion
of the brain. He had presented his
system of cure to the United States
government
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
war Against Mayia Indians Ended.

Merida. Yucatan, July s.-Gov. Mo-
lima of this state announces that the
war against the Mayia Indians is prac-
tically over and that the National
Guard will now be reorganized on a
new and more efficient basis.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
Tenchers of nIfnd Meet.

Raleigh, N. c.. July s.-The Ameri-
can Association of the Instructors of
the Blind convened here to-day over
sixty delegates were present
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
scott Field for Congress

wooten Wells. Tex, July s.-Scott
Field was to-day nominated for Con-
gress by the Democrats of the Sixth
district.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10

CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10
queer Canadian Law.

Attention is then directed to the fact
that should the Quebec authorities
finally decide to let Judge Lafontaine,
the extradition commissioner, proceed
with the case and should he finally
commit them to Jail for extradition
under the Canadian law, the prisoners
CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-07-10

this provision of the Canadian extra
dition act:
Whenever this act applies, a Judge
may issue his warrant for the appre-
hension of fugitive on a foreign war
rant of arrest, or on information or
complaint laid before him. and on such
evidence or after such proceedings as
in his opinion would, subject to the
provisions of this act, justify the is
sue of his warrant If the crime of
which the fugitive is accused or al
legged to have been convicted had been
committed in Canada"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-05-14

At certain ball in the country the
other evening gentleman undertook
to introduce n companion to Il young
but somewhat stout lady, who seemed
to be pinlng for dance.
No. thanks. old fellow. don't care
TO waltz with cart"
A cart" is understood In the district
referred to as n partner who does not
do her share Of the dancing, but has to
be drawn around.
A few evenings later the same young
lady, who had overheard the CONVERSE
ton. behed the young man seeking an
Introduction and asking II he might
have the honor. etc.
"No. thank YOU" she replied. II may
be cart, but am not donkey cartp'
London Tit-Bits.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-05-14

In some good advice given in print by
physician the theory held by faddists
in special foods, warranted to perform
marvels of health and restoration, Ia
exploded. Don't" says this writer,
Imagine that you can grow strong on
foods that you dislike. Better fried
ham and chocolate cake with n good
appetite than health cereal with milk
and disgust"
One would hesitate, perhaps, to fol,
low strictly the fried ham and choco-
late cake dictum to the letter, but 1t is
undoubtedly true that at the moment
many persons almost starye themselves
because they have no appetite for the
various so called health foods, which
alone they fancy they can eat. Above
and beyond the choice of food is mod
Grafton In partaking Of 1t and relish for
what Is eaten.-New York Post.