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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
SOUTH CAROLINA GIVES
ROOSEVELT TROUBLE.
Problems He Has Found in Making
Appointments.

Washington, Dec. 5-"President
Roosevelt has been a member of the
Trouble Club ever since he undertook
to distribute the federal patronage in
South Carolina" remarked a Repuoli-
can senator, in commenting upon the
political complications in the Palmet-
to State. Every federal appointment
he has made or attempted to make in
that commonwealth, since he took the
executive chair, has been a source of
almost interminable trouble and an
noyance.
when he became President he was
called upon to appoint an internal rev.
enue collector to fill Il vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of National COM
mitteeman Webster. The first man
selected, after a long contest, was Loo
mis- Blalock, the son of a wealthy
white Republican in South Carolina.
Young Blaloek came to Washington
to receive his commission, and while
here celebrated his appointment so
'strenuously' that his appointment had
to be recalled. The next man Sc
lected for the place was a newspaper
man, named Rooster, who had partici-
pated in the lynching of three negroes.
The Republicans in the Senate re-
fused to confirm him, so Maj Micah
jenkins, a ROu2n tlOeE, WHO served
with the President, now presides over
the internal revenue office, pending
confirmation by the Senate.
THE next contest came on over the
postmastership at Charleston. DR..
Crum and other candidates were re-
jected, and w. L. Harris, a pension
agent, with residence in Washington
and detailed for service in South Car
DINA, was appointed. Senator Tillman
prevented him from being confirmed
last session, and will probably oppose
his confirmation, now that he has been
reappointed.
Then followed a long controversy
over the United States marshalship,
which resulted in the removal of Law
son Melton, a young white Republi-
can, and the appointment of a veteran,
John l. Cunningham, who died few
days ago. This means more trouble
for President Roosevelt.
THE most conspicuous contest is
over the collector of the port of
Charleston. The President seems in
clined to appoint a colored man, named
Crum, who is being vigorously oppos-
ed by the white citizens of Charleston.
The colored politicians all over the
country have Joined in an effort to in
duce the President to appoint Crum,
Notwithstanding the objections of the
while people in South Carolina, and
DR.. Crum promises to become a ma
tional issue
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

VETERANS AT CAMP FIRE
Memories of the COnfederacy RE
vived at Macon.

Macon, Dec. 5.-The r. A. Smith
Camp of Confederate Veterans held a
camp fire meeting tonight at the
Court House. The programme consist
ed of number of interesting reminis-
cences of the civil war related by mem
bers of the camp and an address by
Col. Dupont Query.
The meeting was called to order by
Commander Abb F. Jones, who intro
duced Col Query. Col. ]. w. Preston
told of the battle of Gainesville, Vir-
ginia, where r. A. Smith, for whom
the camp is named, was killed. Capt.
c. c. Anderson spoke of the battle at
Sharpsburg. A. T Solomon sang a
song 'Membry of The Gray" w. NJ.
Gum told of the engagement at Seven
Pines. w. A. Poe, adjutant, told of the
fight around the city of Macon.
There was a meeting tonight of the
Georgia Agents of the State Insur-
ance Company of Indiana in the Par.
lors of the Hotel Lanier in honor OF
President j. M. Sweeney. ri
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
YOUNG M'GREG0R
BLEED TO DEATH.

Athens, Ca. Dec. 5.-This morning
Stricken McGregor, son of D. w. Nc
Gregor, died after having bled inter-
nally from a small capillary vessel for
the past three weeks. He suffered
from hoemophilis, a condition of the
blood precluding coagulation of any
hemorrhages. There are not more than
a dozen such cases In the country. He
came near bleeding to death a few
years since from sticking a toothpick
IN his finger.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
THE NAVAL WAR GAME.
Consul Sends n Report of the "Ene-
my's' Movements.

my's' movements.
Washington, Dec. 5.-Reproducing
real war conditions in connection with
the naval maneuvers now in progress
in the Caribbean Sea, United States
Consul Smith at Port of Spain to-day
cabled the State Department an &C
count of the movement of the
"enemy's" squadron, which is supposed
to be a foreign fleet attempting to ap-
proach the United States by way of the
Gulf of Mexico.
The consul says that the squadron
left Port of Spain yesterday, going
through Bocas Grande, and steered
eastward, with all the shTos we'll sup
piled with coal. The commander of the
fleet casually inquired before leaving
as to the health conditions at Bermuda,
which the consul suspects is a crafty
device to mislead him as to the real
destination of the squadron.
The State Department will perform
its part in the play by informing the
Navy Department of the consul's adj
vice, so that Rear Admiral TIigginson,
who commands the defending squadron,
may take the proper measures to
overhaul his foe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
READY TO GIVE MEXICO
S50,00O,O00 OF GOLD.

City of Mexico, Dec. SIT is again
reported that a powerful New York
syndicate is disposed to furnish the
government with sufficient gold to es-
tablish firmly a gold standard here.
The sum named is $4,000 900. Some To-
cal bankers think half Of that amount
would be ample. There Is a strong
sentiment In favor OF retaining the sill
yer dollar. although giving them a
nominal value.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
MAY HAVE A WAR.
Revolutionary Movement liz Threat
ened I'm Honduras.

Panama, Colombia, Dec. 5.-A rev.
dictionary movement is threatened in
Honduras. Gen. Sierra has been i'm
duced to refuse to turn over the pres
idential power to Senior Bonilla, who
was elected president in October. II
is believed that the Hondurian Con-
gress will try to declare the last cleo
tions Illegal, and Senior Bonflla's nu-
merous partisans threaten to protect
their leaders rights by force IL neces-
sary.
Juan Angelarias, the defeated candi-
date. has been appointed minister OF
state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
COMMITTED MANY ROBBERIEs.
Dickinson Gets a Sentence of Fifteen
Years.

Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-George Dickin-
son, alias Wescott. the burglar who
was arrested about ten days ago after
a desperate fight with a policeman,
and who was dicovered by detectives
to be a robber by night and a business
man by day, was tried and convicted
to-day and sentenced to fifteen years
in the penitentiary.
The police accused Dickinson of
nearly sixty robberies, but could Sc
cure legal evidence in but twenty-five
cases. 1t is said nearly $4,000 worth
of Dickinson's loot was recovered by
the police.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

BIG COMPANIES MAY BUY.
1t May BE That Individual Coal
Operators VIII Sell.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 5.-Recent events
have given ground for the belief that
the result of the negotiations now in
progress will be the ultimate sale of
the properties of the individual opera
tors to the large coal-carrying COM
panies.
This will not be done at once, but it
is regarded here as certain to come in
the not distant future, because it is
believed to be the only solution Of the
present situation and is the outcome
which both the independents and the
large companies desire. 1t is estimated
that the collieries of the sixty-seven
operators can be purchased FOR $145,-
100000. These operators produce
three-tenths of the total output of
coal.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
CHoCTAMs ARE MOVING.
They Are Leaving Mississippi for In
dian Territory.

Ardmore. /. r., Dec. 5.--Emigration
of hundred of Choctaw Indians from
Mississippi to Indian Territory has
commenced. Many families reached
the city to-day to appear before the
Dawes Commission for enrolment.
Under the law these Indians must re-
period and must prove they are Choc-
taw Indians before they are entitled
to allotment. 1t is expected that
several thousand will reach the terri
tory before Feb. 1, the date of begin>
ing the allotments. Very few can speak
English
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
AS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE.
Chicago Hotel Men Were Arraigne,i
i'm Police Court

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Fred A Smith,
proprietor of the Lincoln Hotel, in
which fourteen men were smothered to
death yesterday, and Night Clerk E.
w. Weber, were arraigned in the Har-
rision Street Police Court this morn
ing on charge of manslaughter as
accessories before the fact. The men
were arrested last evening at the in
stigation of Coroner Traeger and Chief
of Police O'Neill.
When the cases were called for
hearing, the police asked for a contin-
uance and the hearing was set for
Dec. Is. Smiths bond were placed at
$4,000 and Webers at $1,000. They
were signed by Alderman Brennan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
SCHOOL TEACHER INDICTED.
He Was Bound over on n Charge Of
COunterfefting.

Knoxville. Tenn, Dec. 5.--N. G. Nc
Carter, a Sewer county school teacher,
was bound over to the federal grand
jury to-day to answer the charge of
counterfeiting. His arrest resulted from
letter written to Charles W. Har-
per OF Columbus, o., in which it is
charged he offered to devide the profits
II Harper would make the plates Har-
per forwarded the letter to Washing
ton and the arrest followed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

Paris, Dec Sat a cabinet council
held at the Elysee Palace to-day the
premier NJ. Combes. announced that he
had suspended the salaries OF the Arch
bishop of Besancon and the Bishops of
Orleans and Seez, in connection with
the action of the greater part of the
French episcopate in signing a mani
festo urging a return to the principles
of the concordat.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
DICKINSON HALL ON FIRE.
Princeton Students Fought and Ex-
tinguished the Flames.

Princeton, N. J., Dec. 5.-Dickinsor
Hall, the big recitation building of the
academic department of the Univer-
sity, narrowly escaped being burned to
the ground to-day. Fire broke out in
the third story. between the hallway
and examination hall. A bucket bril-
gade was formed by the students, and
the local fire department was summon
ed. After a hard fight the blaze was
smothered.
1t is thought that some one dropped
a lighted cigarette in the hallway. The
loss is $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
BURIED BY WOMEN.
ID. A. RS Conducted Service mt MIS-
yIonahnn's Funeral.

Chicago. Dec. "a ceremony unique
among funeral services was performed
at Rose Hill to-day when the BODY OF
a woman was laid to rest by party
of her women friends. A woman SAID
the prayer. a woman spoke the WORDS
of eulogy, over the BODY ana consishe"
OnIv one man stood in the throng
of mourners. He was the son OF the
woman in the casket, but he TOOK no
part in the simple rites.
It was the funeral of Mrs: Eliza
lane oliver Monahan, dead at 80 years
of age. the daughter of Capt. joseph
oliver, of the Continental Army in the
Revolutionary war Following her last
wish, she was buried by ner 1elioW
members of the Daughters of the Rev
olution.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
ON de even of Minister Wu,a de-

On the even of Minister Wu's de-
parture from Washington young wo-
man of his acquaintance said to him
that she hoped to visit China some
day. as what he had told her about
his native country had been so inter-
esting. But you have never ex-
planned" she added, why Cinnamon
take four or five wives" With a grave
bow the Oriental diplomat said: MY
countrymen take so many in order
that they may find in all Of them the
beauties and accomplishments OF one
such young lady as you"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
Richard Cole Released.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Richard Cole.
the negro who was recently arrested in
connection with the murder of Mrs.
Ada G.. Dennis. was to-day released
from custody, the district attorney an
nouncing that he had no evidence on
which he could ask his further deten-
ton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
PELEE ACTIVE AGAIN.
Reports show the Terror Has Been
Dangerous.

Pointe-a-Pitre, Island of Guadalupe,
Dec. 5.-Prof. LaCroix, who was sent
out by the French government to In
vestigate the volcanic situation in
Martinique, and who has established
his headquarters at Fondes st. Denis,
near Mont Pelee, reports that the vol
cano has been in dangerous actiVlty
during the past week. There have
been severe eruptions and ashes have
been thrown out, but have fallen over
the regions already devastated and
evacuated. During the night rum
blings have been heard, and the CEN
fer cone appears incandescent. 1t
falls frequently and reforms in differ
ent shapes. The smoke rising from the
crater is sometimes three kilometers
high.
Vessels are advised not to approach
the coast. According to the latest
news. however. Mont Pelee is some
what quieter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
The Inf L. Anoaf.

Baltimore. Dec. 5.-The schooner L.
Herbert Taft. Baltimore for Port
Tampa, which went ashore yesterday
on Bodkin Point in the Patapsco. has
been assisted off and is reported an
chored in the Chesapeake at the
mouth of the river. 1t is probable that
the vessel was not damaged.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
DECKER WAS ACQUITTED.

Proved That He Did Not Send
Threatening Letters.
New York. Dec. 5.-William Becker,
who was arrested several weeks ago in
the postoffice, charged with sending
Matchmaking letters to merchants in
this city, demanding $1,000 on pain of
death at the hands of Nihilists, was
acquitted to-day, Judge Newburger
taking the case from the hands of the
jury and ordering his discharge.
The prisoner convinced the court that
he was not guilty of sending the let
tiers, and had received them at the post
office from another man.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
OBITUARY.
"a
Mrs. Margaret nerdon.

Mrs. Margaret Berdon died at 1890
o'clock this morning in her s1st year.
Her funeral will take place tomorrow.
Mrs. Berdon had been resident of Sa-
yannah since 1886 Her only surviving
relative is a niece. Her husband.
Christian Berdon died eight years ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
Detroit Wants the Fight.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 5.-The Metropol-
itan Athletic Club Of Detroit agreed
to put up $500 forfeit for the Young
Corbett-McGovern fight for Jan. 3, and
Sam Harris. for McGovern, and John
Considine, for Corbett, 1t is said here.
have practically accepted the local
clubs proposition to give go per cent.
OF the gross receipts.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

New York, Dec. 5.-The Board of
Review of the National Trotting Assoc
citation to-day denied an application
for the removal of a fine of 500 on
Kittie Clyde, disqualified for perform
ing in "no-time" race at Newport
News, Va.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

Richmond, Va. Dec. 5.-The
bill in the House of Delegates, making
an appropriation of $4,000 for the pur-
pose of securing an exhibit of Virginia.
natural and manufactured products at
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St
Louis, was reported to-day from the
Finance Committee with a favorable
recommendation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
WILL MAKE CYPRESS LUMBER.
Big Company VIII Operate in Louis

Big Company VIII Operate I'm Louis
lana.
Detroit, Dec 5.-A special to the
Tribune from Grand Rapids, Mich,
says:
A syndicate, made up largely OF
Michigan capitalists, has purchased
tract of cypress cumberland between
New Orleans and Hammond, La, with
an estimated stumpage of 450,0O0,O00
feet, and will organize a company TO
manufacture 1t is proposed to erect
a mill costing 100000 at Manchas, on
Lake Ponchartain. Among these in
terested are Thomas S. Logan and r.
Lyon of Chicago, John w. Blodgett of
Grand Rapids, Danahar Bros. of Lud-
ington, Bradford and Keet of New Or
leans and w. r. Lyon OF Ludington.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

Atlanta. Dec. 5.-Rev. Joe Jones.
brother of Rev. Sam Jones, the evan
gelist, died at Gainesville last night
in the arms OF his brother. His death
was very sudden and was caused by
paralysis of the heart. He is survived
by his wife and one child.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
smith win he senator.

Augusta, Dec. s. - The special
election for state senator 10 MI the va
cancy caused by the death OF r. y.
Sullivan OF Richmond, viii be held to-
morrow IN Richmond. Jefferson and
NlAHcoek counties, ana j. Rice smith
VII be elected without opposition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

Gwampscott. Mass. Dec b-,Dr.
Henry s. Cutler. composer and musi-
cal director. credited With introducing
vested male choirs in this country, died
here to-day. Dr, Cutter Was formerly
orRnnlst and chOrmaster Of Trinity
Church IL New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
Mrs. ". u. VI. David. BaItlmore.

Baltimore, Dec. 5.--Mrs. Mary Hoi-
lingsworth Morris Davis, widow Of the
late Henry Winter Davis. the distin-
guished Maryland statesman. died to-
day in this city from ailments Incl
dent 10 old age. She left one child.
Miss Mary Davis.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
KETR0N IS CAPTAIN.

Athens, Ca. Dec. 5.-Harold Ketron
was elected captain Of the University
football team to-day. He has played
center on the eleven, and has been adj
judged by competent critics the best
in the South
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
PRESENTED LORENZ
The Austrian Surgeon Held a Clinic
i'm Washington.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Baron Hengen-
muller, the Austrian ambassador,
called at the executive offices to-day
and presented to President Roosevelt
the Austrian surgeon, Prof. Lorenz,
and his assistant, DIR. Mueller.
DR.. Lorenz held a clinic at Providence
Hospital to-day, operating on a
6-year-old child for hip disIocation in
Cured at birth. Two typical cases of
club foot were also presented for OPP
GRAFTON.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
BiIoxf's Public building

Washington, Dec. 5.--Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury Taylor has Sc
lected site for a federal building in
Biloxi, Miss, at the corner of Jack
son and Lamense streets. price $1,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
LETTER or WASHINGTON.
Was Sold mt "a Collectors Sale ut
Boston for $3.50

Boston, Dec. 5.-A letter of George
Washington, written Oct. 20. 1855, to
his friend Patrick Henry. Governor of
Virginia, was sold at collectors sale
by auction to-day for $3.50 to a New
York man acting as agent. The letter
is given in full in Sparks life of Wash
ington, and is of some length. It's sub
ject matter relates to grant of money
by the Virginia Legislature to Wash
ington in reward for his services in the
Revolution, and his refusal of the
same.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
German Cruisers Arrive.

Caracas, Venezuela. Dec. 5.-The Ger
man cruisers Gazelle and Panther, and
the German training ship Stosch have
arrived at Willemstead, Island of Gu
rdcaO
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06

Schenectady, n. y, Dee. 5.-1he Un-
ion College football team to-day elect
ID Henry o. Olmstead Of Chattanooga,
Tenn, captain Of neat years football
team,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-06
AIe.anaer I.nneral To-aar.

Augusta. Dec. 3. 49, Ex-MayOr J.
y, Alexander funeral viii take place
saturday ~ N o'clock from the First
fresbyterian Church.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-27
IN BED WHILE HOUSE FELL.

Tenant Who Refused to Leave House Gets Damages Against Company.
 In the court of common pleas at Bridgeport Tuesday Judge Curtis handed down a decision for the plain tiff to recover $450 damages and costs i'll the suit of John W. Keith against the Southern New England Telephone Co. The suit was the outcome of the destruction of building at S2 Fair field avenue, where the telephone com pany is erecting it's new building in Bridgeport. Keith is bicycle dealer and was a tenant of the building, which was bought by the telephone company. He refused to move out and the company pulled the house down over the bicycle dealers head Keith stuck to his bed and in the morning the house was roofless. Keith alleged in the suit that his furniture had suffered damage and that his busi- ness was injured. Chamberlain and Hull appeared for the plaintiff and James T. Moran and Beers & Foster for the defendant.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-27
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Miss Della Burns of 40S Washing ton avenue has accepted q position at Gately & Brennan's on Center street.
 Business was rushing at the sub postal station No 1 yesterday. Mon- ey orders to the amount of SJ1e07 were issued
 Jesse Devine, student at Yale college, is spending the Easter vaca- ton at his home on Bank street.
 A group picture of the St Thomas Cadets football eleven. last years champions, is on exhibition in the dis play window of the Waterbury Art store on Bank street.
 Only business of a routine nature was transacted at the meeting of the Moral club last night. Another meet ing will be held on Sunday. Owing to other events the banquet will not be given for two weeks or more.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-27
VOTING MACHINES LOST.
Finally Located at Newburgh-Select-
 men Have a Scare.

Finally Located at Newburgh-Select-
 men Have Scare.
 Hartford, March 27.-The selectmen had quite scare yesterday, when A. 5. Hamilton, sales agent of the voting machines ordered, arrived in this city MT Hamilton reported that seven ma- chimes had been shipped from James town, N. T., where the company-s works are located, and the machines should have been here Saturday after noon. Selectmen Scoville and Dough- erty are the committee in charge of the voting machines and the other mem bers of the board said it was up to them to locate the missing machines. 1t was not known what had become of them and the selectmen were in quandary as to what to do if the ma chimes could not be found. It was sus- gested that perhaps secret service men might have suspected that the boxes contained internal machines and were holding them up for investigation. During the day NIr Hamilton had a tracer sent out from Jamestown and the machines were located at New burgh. It was reported that they would be here soon.