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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
FIRED IN SELF-DEFENSE.
That IL the story of the GuatemaIan
Killing.

New Orleans, Dec. 15.-Senor Agulas
Rosapina, editor of the Diario Ameri-
cane, at Guatemala City. arrived here
to-day on the steamship Breakwater
He says he was within two squares
of the killing of William A. Fitzgerald
by w. Godfrey Hunter. Jr., and de-
clares that Hunter shot in self-defense
Fitzgerald fired first and Hunter be-
gan shooting. his first bullet disabling
Fitzgeralds shooting arm. Hunter fired
three shots into Fitzgerald's body, and
when Fitzgerald turned to escape, an
other bullet caught him in the back.
Hunter was with Bailey, and the
meeting with Fitzgerald was accident
al. Fitzgerald slapped Hunters face
and they grappled, until Fitzgerald
pulled away and drew his pistol
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
AN ISTHMlAN WAR
seems Imminent, with Colombia
and Nicaragua Opposing.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Whatever
doubt existed in Nicaragua as to the
intention of Colombia to carry out her
threat to attack her as soon as her own
revolutionary movement had been quell-
ed, has been removed by the receipt Of
advices of a semi-official character here
that the Colombian army officers at
Panama and Colon are steadily, but
quietly, making ready fore an invasion
of Nicaragua.
1t is stated that there is a double
reason for the attack. In the first
place. Colombia wishes to take forci-
hle possession of the Mosquito strip.
which would give control of both
routes available for an isthmian canal,
and so enable her to make her own
terms, and second. she must find con-
genial employment for the Colombian
soldiers,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
MEMPHIS TRAFFIC
DELAYED BY RAINS.
Railroads OF That section Troubled
with Wnshouts.


Memphis. Tenn. Dec. 15.-Ranway
traffic is badly demoralized In all di-
rections because Of washouts and the
flooded condition of rivers and streams
caused by the continuous rains of the
past three days The Southern Rail-
way is temporarily cut off from Mem
phis. Nine hundred feet of track is
reported washed away between Mos
COW and Rossville Tenn. The New
York Limited, due in Memphis to-
night, is sidetracked at Grand Juno
ton.
The Illinois Central is also suffering
from washouts. both north and south
of Memphis.
West of the river all of the lines
except the Frisco are experiencing
more or less delay because of the flood
conditions.
The rain ceased falling during the
day, and tonight colder weather pre-
walls. 1t is believed the waters will
rapidly recede and that normal con-
ditions will prevail by Wednesday.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
BISHOP SUCCEEDS
PEARSON AT GENOA.

Washington, Dec. i5-Hlchmond
Pearson, having BY cable accepted the
post Of minister 70 Persia, W. II,
Bishop hes been appolnted 10 succeed
him Qe consul general a Genoa Italy
mr. Bishop "a weil-kDowu man ~
letters ~ considerable reputation a.
3 novelist end "a professor ~ modern
Languages AZ lgla University.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
CANAL COMMISSIONERS
MAY GET $1,000

Washington, Dee i5.-sen0tor Nor
gan to-day introduced q BIN fixing the
compensation % fhe members Of The
Isthminn Canal Commission az 1900
per 8n1um esrh The salary ~ the
chief engineer b. plaes@ a. $4,000; that
~ fhe paynlHsfer-in-rhIef "a $4,000, aul
that W chief surgeon ~ 5000.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
PAY FOR TEACHERS.
state, However, Is Far Behind with
Their Salaries.

Atlanta, Dec. 15.-Warrants for the
school teachers OF the state for their
third months salary of the present year
are being prepared at the state school
commissioners office. Two months
salary on the present year are still due
the teachers. and win not be paid till
all the taxes are in. The balance will
probably be given them some time in
January.
The state is something like s9OOO00
behind in paying its teachers and the
situation cannot be remedied till there
is a revision of the fiscal system.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
ITALY IN THE COALITION
AGAINST VENEZUELA.

Berlin, Dec. 15.-The Foreign Office
informed the Associated Press to-day
that Italy will participate in the block
ade, by agreement with the allies, and
mat portion of the coast will be as
signed to the Italian ships. The pro-
ceedings against Venezuela thus be-
come in every respect tripartite.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
NAMED AND CONFIRMED.

How Important Federal Patronage
Is Disposed of.
Washington, Dec. 15.-The President
to-day sent the following nominal
tions to the Senate:
United States Marshal-William H.
Northup, northern district of Florida.
Lloyd c. Griscom, Pennsylvania,
minister to Japan.
Richmond Pearson, North Carolina,
minister to Persia.
Washington. Dec. Combinations
by the Senate:
Postmasters:
Florida-F NJ. Taylor Titusville.
Collector of Customs-F. 0. Cubber-
", district of ST. Marks, Florida.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
MURDERED HER AND
CUT OFF HER LEGS

Live Oak, Fla.. Dee. i5.-Allce Hop
kins was murdered here yesterday by
John Burns, her throat being cut from
ear ~ ear and her legs cut on. Two
families lived Ia the same house. ard
fghflnF had occurred whenever they
attempted ~ Ret abe woman ~ Lease
FoinQn had been administered ~ hes
alsg. baEna - lp SAT-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
TORPEDO BOATS VALUE.
Will BE Tested In the Naval EvoIu
tiOns.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec 15--Ad-
miral Dewey, commanding the battle-
ship fleet, with the exception OF the
Massachusetts, sailed for Culebra this
morning, and engaged the vessels in
tactical etolutions. h1e warships win
return here at o'clock. These evolu-
tions are preliminary to the great ex-
ercises which are to follow the holi-
days.
The details of the blockade problem
are announced. The torpedo boats in
side of Great Harbor will steal out
and attack the battleships, lying not
less than two miles distant. Judges
will be appointed to determine which
side is victorious. The value of tor
pe6o boats will thus be demonstrated
and the commanders are confident that
the prejudice against this type of yes
sci will be swept away as result OF
their behavior
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
PEABODY NOW
OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS.
To Ten boys, $50 Each win he
Given for Agricultural Course.

TO Ten Boys, So Each VIII he
Given for Agricultural Course.
Athens, Ga, Dec. 15.-Mr George
Foster Peabody has again shown his
leberality to the University of Geor-
gia and his interest in the educational
advancement of Georgia boys. He has
just established ten scholarships Of
s25 each in the University to be given
to that number Of young men desiring
to partake of the advantages of the
winter course in agriculture, which
opens Jan. and lasts three months.
This sum will provide for almost all
their expenses.
Mr.. Peabody wishes these scholar
ships to apply to citizens of Muscogee
county. the county of his birth, but in
the event they are not applied for by
Muscogee county boys by Dec. rs,
Chancellor Hill is to name the other
beneflciaries
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
LONG LIVE VENEZUELA"
Was the Cry of the People In Ecua-
doris Capital.

Guayaquil Ecuador, Dec. ia pa
triotic demonstration took place here
last night. A large number of people
who had attended meeting went to
the Venezuelan and to all the other
South American consulates, shouting
Long live Castro!" Long live Vene-
zpela!' and Long live the South
American countriesl"
The participants in the demonstra-
ton, before dispensing, adopted a res
olution, asking President Plaza to pro-
test officially against the action of the
allied Powers
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
SHADDEN TOOK OPIUM.
Atlanta Man Died From nm Overdose
of the Drug.

of the Drug.
Atlanta, Dec. lis. r.. Shadden of
Atlanta, died at the Grady Hospital to-
day, from the effects Of an overdose of
opium taken at the police station. and
which was furnished him by w. J.
Rogers. a prisoner who is stiIl being
held there.
shadden was for many years promi-
nent In the cotton business here. He
had been drinking for several days and.
II is believed took the drug while Ia
great distress 81 mind and body, 10 ge~
cure temporary relief.
Rogers says he gave shadden the
drug because he WAS asked 10 do 20,
never dreaming IL would BE- sufElcienf
70 hurt him. lie IL being held Tor in-
Teetigaiion,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
FOUND BLONDIN GUILTY.
Murder I'm the second Degree the
Jury's Verdict,

Boston. Dec. 15.-Murder in the sec
ond degree was the verdict returned
tonight against J. Wllfred Blondin,
who for more than two weeks has been
on trial in the Suffolk County Superior
Court. charged with wife murder The
jury WAS out six hours.
I3londin. IN his face. showed keen dis
appointment ~ the verdict. He was
taken back 20 the cell "A the Charles
street jaii 20 await action on a motion
make,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
R0UNDH0USE FELL
ON MEN AND ENGINES.
Serious Accident BefaIIs the Penn
syIyania Railroad.

NyI*HhIA RUfIfOHU.
Philadelphia, Dec; 15.-The roof and
supports of the roundhouse in the
Pennsylvania Railroad Companys
West Philadelphia yards collapsed to-
day. burying more than a score of
workmen and thirty-one locomotives.
A fire broke out in the ruins, but
the flames We're quickly extinguished.
Several of the injured sustained brok-
en- limbs, but none were seriously hurt
The roof of the structure, which was
erected many years ago, was of wood.
covered with slate, supported by iron
uprights.
1t is believed the weight of snow and
ice which had lain on the roof since
Saturday weakened the building.
Seventeen locomotives were badly in
iured.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
WANTS ITALIANS PAID.
President Suggests That Reparation
Be Made for Mob's Work.

to-day transmitted to the Senate re-
port from the Secretary of State in re-
gard to the killing by mob on July
II, 1902, of two Italians at Erwin, Miss.
The President recommends that "as an
act of grace and without reference to
the question of the liability OF the
United States, Congress make suitable
provision for the heirs of the two Ital-
ian subjects killed, and for the survivor
who was injured. the proceeds 10 be
distributed By the Italian government
in such manner as 1t may deem proper"
The two men killed were Giovanni
and serio and the wounded man was
Liberto.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
THE UNITED STATES
SUPPORT PROPOSALS.

London, Dec. 15.-It was learned this
evening that the proposals now before
the British government are the origi-
nal proposals forwarded by Minister
Howen, but which have now received
a strong support from the United
States government
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
DENIES RESPONSIBILITY.

London, Dec 1.-THE under foreign
secretary Lord cranborne. denied Ia
ihe House Of Commons to-day that the
British commander was responsible for
Tie sinking OF the Venezuelan ships.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
LIVES LOST IN FIRE.
Mother and Children Die in Tene-
ment House Flames

ment House Flames.
New York, Dec. 15.-Three lives were
lost in a tenement house fire In First
avenue near One Hundred and Tween
ty-Sixth street to-day. The dead are
Mrs. Mary Bond. 80 years old; Ray
mond Bond, years old, and Rose
Bond, 5 years old.
Edward Bond, IS years old, was
severity burned about the hands and
face. while trying to save his family,
and Helen Bond years old. was also
severity burned about the hands and
face.
The loss on the building and contents
was 81. 5000. The Bonds lived on the top
floor Of the tenement. which was five
stories high. There We're sixteen fam
lilies in the house, but all, except the
Bonds. got out IN safety.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16

wilmington, n, O.. Dec i6.-sehoeneF
Henry Weller, Charleston ~ Prov.
dence, spoken On caae Year bar nll
Dec. II, wished % ~ fep0ftra arrived
- anchor a. southport - N q. M
igth.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
PEACE is WANTED.

Loadon, Dee, Ian expression Of
''sire foF peaceful settlement u the
eiihcultes has been received IN Lon
con From the Venezuelan government
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
MAY HAVE AN INQUIRY.
Senators Show Interest in the Vene-
zuelan Situation.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE situation
in Venezuela is causing considerable
comment among senators, and there
are indications that resolution of in
curry may be introduced at an early
day. This proceeding would in all
probability have been instituted to-
day, but for the fact that assurances
were received from the State Depart
ment that the departments informa-
ton is quite meagre. If the question
comes up it probably will be dealth
with in executive session.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
STATEMENT TO DEPUTIES.
Foreign Minister Spoke of ItaIy's
Connection.

Connection.
Rome, Dec. 15.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day Foreign Minister Prin-
ETH, replying to an Interpolation, made
a statement on the subject of Italy's
attitude towards Venezuela. AS soon
as he was informed of the Anglo-Ger-
man action, he addressed London and
Berlin proposing to participate in the
measures these countries were about
10 undertake, to collect similar claims,
and his proposition was favorably re-
ceiVed
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-16
INTERNATIONAL LAW
NOT VIOLATED
British and Germans Complied
with fbe Custom.

Washington. Dec. l5.-MiniHter Bow
en- has confirmed the press reports 20
rbe effect that fhe guns o. me allied
feet. which bombarded Puerto cabeilo
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-15
WHARTON.


Children's Day viii be celebrated by the
j. L. II. Stuart chapter Monday afternoon,
The day will be devoted to the entertain
ment 81 tle childion. whom the United
paEHhttrs OF the ConfudCracy are very nnx-
lous to secure as co.operators In preserving
lhe sacred memories Of this lost cause
TIE 'hlidrcu's auxiliary VII aid greatly in
securing this end. The following program
win he rondcrcda
"Dhie" children
i's'a a n, Whit, tss tiyi waS Ne9as r,or
i'aeo o'o "uid Caken Bucket, ..;.,i
i*93ias Evolution of ,contiaslr,a1IIee ten.
'apo so'o-nAio,yiond My Ma,r6landa,n. ,or
Reading lSomance II the ciyiL Var.
fiano soo Geneva, smiths MalcA" :,
yong bonnie Blue Tiag ,s,.,...ss.,
,.,..,.... ....,,. Miss Nannlc May 1r9nks
lh rresdent, Mrs j. i. bolton viii en-,
"geih The chapter.
| tesson June 25 at The home Of Mrs. u.
Aia9E The following program VIII be
Opening address. ... Mrs; J. T. Rolt9a
Irs; ]. A. sanders and Mrs L. ..
Recitation. ,,.....,.... Mrs. c. NJ. hughes
vo..aii ...::i,............,.M Mrs p. G Huston
Instrumental solo Mrs. SANDERS
Cloud
The handkerchief bazaar given under the
auspices of the Baptist Ladies' Aid SO
| Getty consisting Of Mesdamcs Walls. Bolton,
| Sanders, Guitar, Herring, Prldgen, rage
| Register and Phillips, was grand success
/ hppD
| forts 70 secure beautiful and artistic art
| work for the bazaar and very handsome
In harmonious colors With a white, back.
ground which displayed the dainty DESIGNS
Of art work TO perfection. Cream and cake
| was also served. Tho ladies cleared 500.
The Young folks enjoyed a delightful I'M
| promptu hop Mt the Horton hall Tuesday
night About forty people were present
! Kinchloc ana Mr.. and Mrs Blokeiy.
| Miss Mamie Rosebcrry entertained the
First Teens club Friday, night with 4 most
NM n5G'' yoted MIS- Mamie most delightful
| hostess.
John Howard of Texas" accompanied by
1lt few day., while here Miss Howard en-:
| tortained few friends at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T.. linn with ,seleetl9ns
q vocal and instrumental must T.. MISS
| ~ queen IN the magic art, which wins
all hearts, the realms Of music and song. H.,
| Master Francis Il. Miller Is the guest Oh
| Mir and Mrs. n J. Miller.
Cards are out announcing the marriage OF
| Mir j. T. EStill Il very popular young mer-
chant Of this city. to Miss Birdie Cooper
Of Brookston. The marriage viii be cele-
| hNted June %.
Mrs. Nott and daughter, Miss Irene, are
| visiting friends at HARDWOOD:
Mrs H. A. Cline and son Henry are Wis
! iting relatives at Halletsyille.
| NIr Robert vineyard and sister. Miss
NAV. are home again after several months
soiourn In San Antonio where Master Rob
err has been attending school
| Miss Nnrrienne Groom Is home for the
holidays after d session NJ Baylor,
Mr.. John Logue and Miss Nellie Iiooc
were among the visitors from Glen Flora
this week.
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ii to relatives in Galveston and New Or

visit to relatives In Galveston and New Or.
leans.
Mrs. u. r. Dove and Miss Fay Hawley OF
Rockport were among the visitors here this
week tho latter remaining here
Mrs. w. Hnrgus OF Cotulla Is on visit
to Corpus Christi AS the guest OF her
grandmother. Mrs. G. McCahe
Mr. ana Mrs. J. j. Haynes have gone &c
Tnrpon to spend few DAYS down on the
Mrs i, n. Pslfrey. wife Of Purchasing
party OF friends spending days In Mr.
Monserate's private car on the ~ on
the beach.
Mrs n. C. Proctor Of Cuero is spending
few DAYS In Corpus Christi as the guest
OF Cantaln u. B. Thompson and daughter
Or, nnd Mrs. A. e. spohn, accompanied
by Miss BRYANT. have returned from their
visit TO Atlanta. Ga.
Miss Mary Lee THOMPSON has returned
from several weeks visit to friends aud
relntives In Cuero and Victoria
Mr.. and Mrs. j. q. Hardwick have re.
turned TO their old home In Manitou, Colo,
TO spend the summer.
Mrs Charles Carroll and daughter Miss
Lettlr, who have been sojourning In Mexico
for the past Ave months, have returned to
their home In this city.
| Miss Ella Barnrs left this week for Aus.
| tin. where she will attend the State normal
school
| Mss Cecil Morris returned this week
| irony the. state university TO spend VA.
! cation ut home.
Mrs Frank Dorsey OF Dallas is visiting
! her ola home in Corpus Christi MS the
/ guest Of her sister. Mrs, Frank Grosvolet.
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BELLvILLE.

Major Cook and wife Of s"aly spent 10"
dayg here this week with their daushter
Mrs. Marshall Howard
Mrs. Keppier Of Orange Is visiting het
sister, Mrs Helen stone,
Mrs. John sutton ~ sraly spent Wednes'
day with Mrs $. II. Blake.
Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. d, Harvey ana MICS
Brown Of Hampstead visited the family OF
Mr.. | Lewis this week
Mrs. C. schauerhammer and children left
Sunday for an extended visit TO friends In
Hnlietsville and La Grange. 49,.
Mrs. o. X, PTouty ana Miss ti9rh nrquty
are spending few weeks win NE hopeFV
Fordtrnn's family IN Industry; -
Mrs. =. G.. Pitts Of San feilpe Is the
guest of Mrs. Stephenson. ,,,
Mrs. NJ. Flschel, Misses Kate doldSlelh
OF Galveston Sass Of Sealy and G.. a. Har-
bert Of Columbus attended the Woodmeh
Of the World picnic last Fridnl;
Misses Carrie Stephenson and heleh IOhl-
linson left last M6nday for Austin 70 az
tend the summer normal at that place.
Mr.. Howard and wife a. Sealy were we
guests OF Mr.. aud Mrs. Marshall Howard
Tuesday. ,,.,,,.
Mrs. Charles Menke and wife OF Monavilie
spent few days with relatives mere th's
week. -
Mrs. +. A. Tomlinson Is spending tue
week with friends In Austin.
Misses Ella Leake CT NayAsets' csss'e
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HUNTSVILLE.


Mrs Lou Angler Is visiting her parents
IN Lott.
Misses Ella and virginia Fielder and their
mother, Mrs NJ Fielder of San Antonio.
are guests of Mr. and Mrs, 5. 5 Fielder.
Miss H. wlllison has gone TO Chicago
for the summer.
Miss Cora Barron, who Inns been visiting
her uncle, has returned to her home In Cal
airs. ". 6. Gibson accommodated her
sister. Mrs. G. :. Wilkerson. who has been
visiting her To her home In Nnvasotp
Mrs l. ~ Adickes aud little daughter
have returned from visit tn Henderson.
Rcv. C. A. Hooper and wife attended
quarterly conference Mt Plautersyllle this
week
prof Harrington aud wife ARE visiting
relatives In Wills,
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. t. nm are al home
from Il short visit to relatives In New
WRvcrlv.
Dr. Gambrcli of Rig Springs who has
spent several weeks visiting here, loft
this week for Loycludy
Mr. mad Mrs, \ J., Williams or Dallas
were here this week.
Mrs. j. W, Robinctt Is visiting in lIous.
ton.
Misses Clara ana Ruth Brown lcft Tuos
day for lengthy visit to their sister In
Rapids city, :. n. Miss clara VIII enter
the Chicago university In the fnll. hnying
resigned her position IN the public school
here for that purpose.
NIrs r. NJ Crnllc, after visit 10 Mes
danes r. Lee and lin T9mlin, has re-
turned ia her home In kussc,
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HALLETsVlLLE.


Mr., George Strattmaun aud Mrs. \. Frey,
residing for about nvc years on adjoining
farms near lIallctsyillc, have become man
and vito.
Mrs e X Dornak entertained the la
dies Cemetery association Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. H. A. cline is here from wharton
visiting The family Of her aunt, Mrs. +. X.
pornak
j, II. Elstncr and wife have gone TO san
Antonio 10 reside.
Rev. ana Mrs. ". 4 Dunn Of Port La
vdca arr visiting tho family Of Mr> w, ~.
Moreluud mother Of Mrs. Dunn Re!
many friends are glad 10 bavc him with
Misses Ray Finkclstcn and ucnrlctta
Kahn arc visiting friends in Victoria,
Misses Susie Rogers aud Mamie Harper
are attending summer normal N "eots''
Miss Mamie Moore of this place has been
elected teacher Of the Williamsburg school
j. G. Mcrtz and family have returned
from visit to relatives. In ,Schulenburs',
Miss Cassie Ledhettcr Is visi ing in oak
land, while Miss Virginia Hughes Of OAK
land Is visiting relatives IN Ilalctsyillc.
Mrs Snm Il, Moore nf Moulton ms re-.
turned home after visit to the family ot
her daughter, Mrs r II. Allen,
Mrs s j Wagner came over from Con
tales and with her father !, Samusch ~
tended commencement exercises al the
Agricultural and Mechanical college where
Louis snmusch graduated
Mr.. ana Mrs. l.. Lcvey came up, from
Eagle Lake 10 attend the marrlagc ot Nisss
Celia Silbcr 10 Mr.. sam Rclcbmann last
Mrs' John Magnc of Cuero has been visit.
ing her sister, Mrs. +. J.. Guepther'