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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
WHAT HoBsoN mas TO SAY.
why Tie Prefers "A Retirement 20 N
Resignation.

Xenia, o.. Feb. tS.-"I suppose II Is
about all there said Capt. Richmond
p. Hobson when seen to-day regarding
President Roosevelt's recommendation
for his retirement, and beyond that
there is not much TO say. have not
read the full text OF IL, but Il was by
my request and he follows my rea-
sons for retirement.
my eyes were Injured by my work
and IL h impossible for me 10 remain
la that department OF the navy. Until
engaged IN the wrecling work my
eyes we're strong and gave me no
trouble. There o. . difference between
the retirement I desire and resigna-
don under % rule of the department. a
retired Ofilcer o. released from service
ln time ~ peace, 20 b. called upon in
var"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
AN INTERESTING RUM0R.
Did Secretary Day Draft the Note
Presented by Lord PnuncefOte.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The Post to-
morrow will say that because OF a re-
port in circulation here that LORD
Pauncefote did not draft the. note OF
April A. 1898, submitted by him to the
foreign ambassadors as a final effort
to avert war between the Unite& states
and Spain. and that the note had been
framed at the State Department ana
forwarded thence to Lord Pauncetote
for submission to the diplomatic corps
in Washington, it telegraphed Judge
Day. who was then Secretary OF state,
to learn what ne might have to say on
the subject. The telegram to Judge
Day was as follows:
Statement is made here that
Pauncefote note OF April IA, 1898, was
drawn by you in State Department. is
this correct"
The following reply was received:
Canton, O., Feb. 1S,-To the Post,
Washington. d. c.: Impossible to re-
plv to Indefinite statement of your
telegram. (Signed) w. r. Day"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
oHIcAGo,s BANKS AMALGAMATn.
Corn Exchange Takes I'm the Mer-
chants National.

Chicago, Feb 1S.-The Corn Ex-
change Bank announced unoficially to-
day the absorption of the Merchants
National Bank. The report came as a
great surprise to financiers in the city,
who had no idea that the general prog
ress of bank amalgamation would af-
feet these prominent institutions.
The Corn Exchange Bank is capital
lied at 81 100000. with a surplus of ST.
900, 900 and $500, 900 undivided profits.
The Merchants National has a capital
of 81 ,000,0
The consolidation will have a capital
of 5000, 900, a surplus of $2,0O0,Q10, and
undivided profits of $250000.
The combination of these two banks
will give the consolidated institution
about $751; 0O0,0 900 deposits.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
Republicans Jeer at wheeler.

characterizes the official class in the
republic to-day"
Republicans Jeer at Wheeler.
Mr.. Wheeler then began to read some
of the communications ne had received.
In reply to a question from Mr.. Bore
ing, Republican of Kentucky, ne said
that few of them were from Kentucy.
Have you anything there from Ed
ward Atkinson?" asked Mr.. Shattuc,
Republican of Ohio.
No, not yet replied Mr.. Wheeler,
amid jeers on the Republican side.
Anything from Aguinaldo?" asked
Mr. Mercer, Republican of Nebraska.
TO one who would be guilty of the
discourtesy of that question" retorted
Mr. Wheeler, "I will say 1 had rather
number Aguinaldo among my friends
than such as he"
In conclusion, Mr.. Wheeler stated
that he had meant no disrespect to
Prince Henry or the German people as
he did not see how what he said could
be tortured into such an interpreta-
tion. The incident closed with a few
remarks from Mr.. Boreing of Ken
lucky, who disavowed on behalf of the
people of his state any sympathy with
Mr. Wheeler's position.
The Senate amendments to the CEN
sus bill We're disagreed to and the bill
was sent to conference.
The House then adjourned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
Niee plot May He Revealed.

London, Feb. 1S.-The Rev Tsilka,
who. according to the Constantinople
correspondent of the Paris Temps in a
dispatch announcing the release Of
Miss Stone, had been arrested on the
charge of completely in the kidnapping
of the missionary, is the husband of
Nine. Tsilka, Miss Stones companion.
1t was announced recently that the
Turkish authorities suspected the Rev
Tsilka of completely in the abduction OF
the missionaries.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
ATLANTA's POsTMAsTERsHIP.
Biodgett and Jenkins Appear TO be
the Leading Candidates.

Washington, Feb. 1s-Telegrams re-
ceived In Washington to-day indicate
that Assistant Postmaster Ed. Blodgett
and j. G. Jenkifs, the lawyer, are like
ly to be the two principal candidates
for the vacant postmastership at At
lanta. number Of kilograms have
been received by Senator Clay and
Representative Livingston in favor OF
both candidates. Both the Senator and
Col. Livingston take the position that
the appointment of a postmaster is a
purely Republican matter and unless
there should be the possibility OF some
unfit man being appointed they will
keep their hands out of IT. The indica-
tions are that the Republican organi-
zation will be back of Blodgett though
the matter has not yet reached the
point, so far as Is known here, where
there has been formal endorsements.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
ECUADOR TAKES A HAND.

Thought to Have Aided Colombian
Revolutions with Transport.
Panama, Feb. 1s.-The captain of The
Chilean steamer Palena, which arrived
here yesterday, reports having met the
transport Cotopaxia, belonging to the
government Of Ecuador, 2S0 miles from
Panama. II r. thought that the Coto-
paxia Is the steamer seen Off chame
Point last week and that she brought
reinforcements for the Liberal General
Herrera. The Governor OF Panama,
Gen. Aroni, TOLD the Associated Press
here that he had sent cable message TO
Guayaquil, Ecuador. inqulring whether
such ~ the case. as he cannot believe
that such a hostile act has been au-
thorized BY the President OF Ecuador.
Gen. Plaza.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
BRITAIN'S REMOUNT SCANDAL.
Mai. Gen. Truman Resigns, but Res
ignntion Not Accepted.

London, Feb. 1S.-The war secretary,
Mr.. BrodriclS. replying to a question
in the House of Commons to-day re-
garding the remount scandals, an
nounced that Mai. Gen. Truman. in
spector general of the remount estab-
lishment, had on the suggestion OF
Lord Roberts, the -chief,
sent i'm his provisional resignation but
he would be allowed to retain his post,
pending the decision of the court of
inquiry, appointed to inquire into the
charges brought against his Depart
ment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19

Washington. Feb. s.-connrmations
~ lhe senate
posfulHteFN.
Tennerses william T.. Trent, Knox
VILE.
North Carolina afgfe Glenn Green's
h0fo. a "A itamaay. Salisbury . D.
Way. Hfi1eFiiies A w. ~ if0uFl
Fiaiestlle. ~, 4, Wafe, kings Noun
fHla
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
THE STRIKE SPREADING.
Strikers Aim to. Prevent Sale of
Food.

Strikers Aim to. Prevent Sale of
Food.
Madrid, Feb. 1S.-The strike move
of the province of Catalonia.
The strict censorship maintained
makes it difficult to get accurate news
of the occurrences. One of the chief
aims of the strikers at Barcelona seems
to be to prevent the sale of food. The
slaughter houses are filled with meat
which the strikers prevent from being
delivered to the shops. Similar condi-
tions exist in the other food markets.
wit hthe result that prices are rising
and famine is feared.
1t is believed the strikers have Sc
creted stores of provisions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
THE MCKINLEY MONUMENT.
North Carolina Committee Calls on
state for aIO.OOO.

Relelgh. n. c. Feb. 1s.-The McKin-
ley monument committee for the state
to-day issued a notice to the people OF
North Carolina saying that the state
was expected 20 contribute $4,000 for
the monument and suggested that sub
committees be formed al every county
seat 10 raise the proportion each coun-
~ ought 10 give.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
AMERICAS SHIP SUBSIDY.
Would Have Had Effect ON British
shipping, Says Daily Mail.

Shfpp1nE, SaNs DIRTY WHII'
London, Feb. 1S.-The Daily Mail, in
its issue of this morning, discusses the
effect upon British shipping of the
American ship subsidy bill. The paper
contends that the bounty suggested ty
Senator Frye will completely counter
balance the advantage now held by
British shipping, but that the only
remedy hitherto proposed, that Ameri-
can ships entering British ports should
be fined to the extent of their subsidy,
is impracticable, and even If 1t should
be carried out, that it would not meet
The situation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
AN OUTRAGE IN CAROLINA.
WeIl-knOwn Farmer Held by Two
Negroes and Nearly Whipped TO
Death with buggy Trace by a
NefghbOr.

Columbia, S. c. Feb. 1S.-A sensation
has been created in Greenwood by the
whipping to the point OF death Of ].
II. Wertz, farmer and large land
owner, by II. r. Williams, his neighbor.
Williams forced two negroes to hold
Wetz, while he beat him into insensi-
bility with buggy trace. The men
have been arrested and held pending
the result of the whipping Bad blood
has existed between Williams and
Weiltz. With two negro farm hand
Williams awaited the passing of Wertz
in the public road. He made the ne
groes pull Wertz off his horse and then
beat him. The community is greatly
excited.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
DISCRIMINATION Is DENIED.


Washington. FEB. s.-commissioner
Of Education Harris was giuven . hear
ing before tbe senate Committee On
Eduoafion ana Labor to-day Hs den
ie1 that there ~ any discrimination
sRalnff fhT c0iofed race in the aiN-
frbutiOn ~ ihe fun1g expended ~ me
Fyyefuwfrt Tor fdurufignai purposes
as has been rhnfFed in some piaesfs
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
aoTnAM's sNow CLEARED AWAY.
James ". keene Gives $4,000 10
storm Sufferers and 10 Charity.

James ". keene Gives %&O,DO0 10
storm Sufferers and 10 Charity.
New York, Feb. is.--The snowfall
which began In this city soon after
midnight yesterday ceased last night
and by this morning the streets had
been cleared fairly wen. and there was
little delay 20 traific. Surface cars
and the elevated trains ran on sched-
ule time to-day and the railroads en-
tef1ng the city reported only slight de-
lays.
James r. Keene to-day gave $4,000
for the relief Of the poor who suffered
In the blizzard ~ yesterday II vas
the duplication ~ a similar donation
made fast winter BY ~. keene and
was sent 10 the United Hebrew Char
~ Societies.
NJ Keene sisO gave $4,000 20 che
Charity Organization s0ultty.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
A sIoOoo.ooo DIvIDEsD.
MoFEas Distributes Profits 90 the
steel syndicate.

Ney York, Feb. Isl =. Morgan A.
co... distributed . DIVIDEND ~ $1,000.
900 to-day 10 the members ~ the gym
dioate formed ~ underwflte fhe Caited
afltrf fffei Corporation. fhe dividend
represents p per cent ~ fpg 500 gQ0s
80 f0a ghich ihe fgn9tate has nabie.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
cUENTHER TO BE BRIGADIER.
senator PIntt's SON Made District
Judge I'm Connecticut.

Judge I'm Connecticut.
washington, Feb. 1S.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations
to the Senate:
To be Brigadier General Col Fran
els l.. Guenther artillery corps; James
p. PIatt Of Connecticut United States
Judge for district of Connecticut. " G..
McAlllster, collector of customs. dis
trict of Vicksburg. Miss; George Bar
clay Rivers of New Jersy. third secre-
tary Of the embassy OF the United
states al Berlin.
Mr. Platt is son OF Senator Platt
OF Connecticut.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
BRITIsm AGAIN MEET DIE WET.
Faets About the Losses VIII he
Given Later.

Henborn. Orange River Colony, Feb.
ls.--The British columns have again
come into contact with De VETS forces
near Reiiz. OfnuRe River Colony. The
latter were split ~ and diraperhed,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
smAMAcKA's TERRIBLE QUAKE.
The Bodies of 500 Victims Have
Been Recovered.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. iS.-The bodies
OF 500 victims OF the earthquake al
shamacka, Trans -Caucasia, have thus
far been recovered. The treasury has
given 10000 roubles for the relief Of the
destitute. In the villages surrounding
ghamacka twenty-seven persons were
kllleI
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19
rnEE pAssgs AnE BAnrED.
Ntrginia Convention Adopts section
TorbiddiBG TbslT Acceptance.

Richmond We. Feb. is.~fhe Con-
stitutionai Convention nearly completed
ihe report 0n corporations to-day The
section foiblddinE the stale ofiieers
and members ~ fhf Legiaiafure from
having frna pHFara Whs H40nfed with
Qut discussion Qf opposition
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-19

of farmer, the son of a foreigner; but
am ashamed of the bootlicking that
characterizes the official class in the
republic to-day"
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-10-17
NE Things he Forgot.

Mr.. Flenner endeavoYed to give
reasons for voting the democratic ticket
He claimed that the state administration
had reduced the debt by about two-fifths
in the last Ave years. but he failed to say
that this was because, owing to the re.
publican good times. the assessable value
Of the state had trebled. The present
state administration has sold more timber
lands than did the republicans but he
did not say that this is because the state,
had actually been Quilted Of its most val
liable timber lands. that the present ad-
ministration sold to monopolies, for $io
an acre, land worth over 81 COO an acre,
thus receiving pennies for diamonds. He
claimed the present administration to be
economical, but had to suppress the fact
that, the funds being exhausted yes,
squande: ed--every department. will shave
to apply to the Legislature to pass bills to
make good heavy deficiencies. He
claimed business like and efficient adj
ministration for Governor Hunt. but ig-
nored the $1,000 steall in connection
with the Albion Normal school, the many
escapes from the penitentiary, the great
scandal there, the fragrant favoritism Of
the railroads to the detriment Of every
taxpayer in the state. the heavy loss Of
revenue from lands, and the various
failures to recover from defaulters the
moneys belonging to the state and to
Custer, to Latah and other counties.
The gentleman devoted some time to
convince his hearers that they should
vote his ticket in order that the two mile
Law be maintained. but he seemed ut
terly oblivious to the fact that that law
was passed by . republican legislature
approved by republican governor. first
upheld by q republican district Judge, on
demand Of republican attorney, and
sustained by the republican associate
justice Of the supreme conrt; and that the
only judicial official who declared against
the law was democrat!
Mr.. Flenner claimed that the demo-
Gratis favor the eight-hour law, but he
failed to say that the FIRST eight-hour law
ever framed was drafted by republican,
passed by : republican congress. APP
proved by republican president, and en-
forced ever since by republican laws
passed to strengthen it.
In national affairs Mr.. Flenner can see
nothing to commend in the republican
policy. The gentleman had evidently
not read the letter Of Mr.. MCGEE, the,
ex.chairman Of his party in this state. Y
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-10-17
ne pslllss Coatsst.

One Of the most interesting contests Of
the day yesterday was the pulling con-
test for the new Fish wagon offered by
the Lewistsn Trading Company for the
best pulling farm team. Each team had
two trials At dead weight Of rocks on a
skid to which w. attached the new
wagon loaded with spectators. Several
Of the teams moved the load, the farthest
it was moved wss about two feet. The
judges graded the work on the pulling
qualities Of the team regardless Of the
size and weight. The award was given
to George Clark Of Pullman whose
Percheron mares Babe and Belle proved
bestrto the judges. The winning team
was the heaviest team in the contest,
weight 3oBI pounds.
The following were the other entries:
c. L. Clifford, team Flora and Maud.
weight 1850; r. B. Afford, Pete and
Prince, 1850; D. G. Wyatt. Dock aud Jane.
400; D. Anderson, Tom and Ned, a3lo
d. A. Stevens, Tom and Jerry. a44o; A.
H. Stevens, Pat and Kit. 1850; Elmer
Weeks, Minnie and Dolly. a745; J. +.
Inghram, Annie and Belle, a67o; w. A.
Bnrgharlt. span Of mules, Charlie and
Jack.
The teams Of A II. Stevens and Jno.
F. Inghram were close contestants for
the prize.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-10-17

Dr. j. w. StOneburher went to Moscow
Thursday to inset the State Medical
Board, returning Friday.
Nj. Clifford, republican nominee for
couuty aaeessog. was canvassing over the
neighborhood the 6tst Of the week.
Mn. Cora sampson and son, .of Har-
rison. Idaho. are visiting the formers
hrother, NJ. F. 3. Harris. Of this place.
VIM. Inman was down from his sheep
camp Last Monday. The sheep men are
moving their Aocks from the mountains
quite rapidly.
Mr.. ard Mrs. r. M. Snider went 70
Lewiston Last Tuesday to witness the
aights Il the fair and also visit their
dauShter of that place.
Mrs. Claudia G. Peterson and son took
the stage last Saturday morning for
KeMifick. where they will take the N.
prov 4 70 Portland. tlserce by steamer
q their home ip Oakland, California.
The delightful weather Of the past few
weeks has enabled the farmers of this
section to complete their harvest in good
tiue and many Of them have their grain
I nov stored in warehouses ready for the
Inafket.
3. 3. Brommell, adjustor for the
Phoenix Insurance company, arrived
here Friday morning and Immediately
began the work Of investigation of the
Gre, Nh. Bromell left Sunday morning
foT Seattle.
Daring the past week the country has
been running over with candidates. Mr..
Mcdonald, democratic nominee for
county attorney. G. A. Leeper, democratic
nominee for commissioner, Mr.. Briggs,
/ republican nominee for surveyor, Mr..
Thomas, republican nominee for state
] representative, MIR. Crum, republican
candidate for state sunator and Mr..
chesley. republican candidate for probate
judge.
The first lumber for the new l. o. o.
r. hall arrived last Thursday and it is
hoped and believed that construction
work will begin some time this week.
This building is to be 37x7o frame. The
first story will be arranged for general
n'erchandise. The second story will he,
hall 3ox4S which may he used for
isuiGe ga0m and such other purposes as
NAY ~ necessary. All the team work
Willie done by donation, as well as most
OF the carpenter work. This building
will be completed in time for Thanks.
giving ball. Wait for u.s.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-10-17
no REPUBLICAN, VOTERS
You Cannot Vote Unless You Reg
ister Register at Once


Nearly every precinct registrar in this county is
democrat, therefore you must find him and reg
isten He will mot look you up, but he will look 4
up and register all democratic
Don't lose your vote by negligence. See that
your REPUBLICAN, neighbor is registered.
When election day comes DON'T FAIL TO
VOTE! Take time to vote. Your vote is inn
portant This county Is republican If all repub-
licaus vote. Don't think that your ONE vote is
not important. Many thinking and acting the same
way might cause the defeat Of the ticket.
II il The duty Of every republican WOMAN to
REGISTER and VOTE.
Husbands. take your wives to register ard vote.
This state will 60 republican if every republican
registers and votes. You should attend to this
for yourself and also yonr REPUBLICAN neigh
Dor.
Register 1t your 6rst opportunity
a residence IN the state Of six months, and in
the county Of thirty days and in precinct Of ten
days entities you to vote.
i Consider YOURSELF . committee Of one to get
every REPUBLICAN voter to REGISTER. and
VOTE
GAYLORD w. THOMPSON
Il Chairman County Committee
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-10-17

Charles Williams came down from
Kamiah today to look after the remains
Of his brother, Luke Williams. who was
killed by the Northern Pacific passenger
train Wednesday morning.
The regular quarterly session Of the
Inland Empire Retail Druggists Associa-
ton met in Lewiston Wednesday in the
Commercial Club rooms. President
Smith Of Palouse, presided and the main
feature Of the neeting MAS the annual
address delivered by Prof. Fullner az
TIE depaatmeet a chelpisery. 81 PullGAn.
The nezt session. Viii y haA & cpl6ax.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-10-17
NEE PIERCE COUNTY WINS

First Prize It Osassal Display Awarded BY
the Judges Today . M Nsz Psses County
Exhibla- Asotia Cesaty Second.
Nex. Perez county won the first prize
for the general exhibit. At noon today
the judges decided the contest and Man
ager Kirby il the happiest man on the
grounds this afternoon. Last year when
Asotin county won NJ. KIRBY announced
that in one year he would carry OF the
prize. Today he made good BY captnr-
ing the decision of the judges. The
special committee on the award Of the
general exhibit prize was composed Of
Prof. F. A. Huntiey Of the Idaho Uni.
versity, A. 3. Lee Of Alpowa and G. D.
Minton Of Salem, Oregon. Professor
Huntly had made the awards ON the In.
dividual exhibits before the general
award was made and was in . good posi-
ton to pass upon the general exhibit.
Mr.. Minton has represented the Pacific
Homestead At eight fairs In the Pacific
northwest this season and il man Of ex.
perience in judging exhibits. Mr.. Lee
is one Of the prominent orchadists on the
lower river. The contest was close but
the judge were unit on the award
Lewiston won ON her merit. Asotiu was
. close second and the Kendrick exhibit
though hardly 40 large was iirst in arts.
TIC display and manager Vessels served
notice on his competitors that next year
would be his to win.
Mr.. Miuton was very enthusiastic over
the display. He has visited eight fairs in
the. northwest circuit this year and classes
Lewiston among the best. aside from
the Oregon and Washington state fairs"
said Mr.. Minton today. Lewiston is
easily irst. and the display made here in
the line Of horticulture and agriculture
has not been excelled this season. The
state fairs mentioned had larger displays
but not better ones. Mr.. Vessels should
be especially commended on the artistic
effect OF his Kendrick display. He IL
certainly a genious In that line" On
range, variety and excellence Of the pro
duct Nez Perez county wins by good
margin.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-10-17

=. S. Hogan. forest ranger, has re.
tnsned from his aeason's work ON the
bitter Root reserve.
1fs; c.sNi Fletcher i Il Dolce .his
~ Aest - 90 called y lie deash
- bfothet. 0eo1e Ateea. {