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The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
THE DESPERATE JEFFCoAT.
Three south Carolina SheriRs Now
Chasing Him With POsses-Was
Headed for Savannah River mt
Last Reports.


Headed for Savannah River mt
Last Reports.
Columbia. S. c.. July 24.-The Gov
ernor has kept the wires hot since yes
terday, trying to get Sheriff Alderman
of Aiken close on the trial of the fugi-
tive outlaw. Charleston Ieffcoat, who
murdered Deputy Sheriff ALL Tuesday
night. Since learning that Jeffcoat has
recently killed two citizens in Georgia.
one a deputy sheriff. the fear of him
has increased. The sheriff first wanted
a military company to go with him.
but the Governor considered posse of
fifty men with Winchesters sufficient
to take one man. Then he called on
the Governor for hounds. rifles and
cartridges. His demands were COM
piled with as expeditiously as possible.
Sheriff Alderman then summoned the
sheriffs of Edgefield and Orangeburg
to close i'll with posses and join him in
the man hunt. The hunting party when
last seen. was near Perrys. Jeffcoat
and two companions, believed to belong
to a gang of horse thieves, was in a
buggy yesterday four miles from Per-
rvs. They were heavily armed. They
were heading towards Savannah river.
be taken alive. and there is general
fear that he and his companions will
sell their lives dearly.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
FOR THE 28-F0OT PROJECT.
Capt. Gillette Reports $1,456,S67
Available at Present and Recon-
mends 81 ,O5O,O 900 for Next Year.

mends 81 ,OoO,O0 for Next Year.
Washington, July 24.-Capt. C. e.
Gillette, as stated in my dispatches yes
terday, has submitted to the chief of
engineers his annual report and esti-
mates on the river and harbor work
in Georgia. Capt. Gillette briefly re-
fcrs to the work in Savannah harbor,
which during the past year has been
entirely for maintenance. He allu1es
to the 2S-feet channel project, which
has been approved, and $1,000 in
addition to an unexpected balance of
$436, S67, is provided for carrying out
the project. The execution of this
project being almost entirely dredging.
Capt. Gillette, states, it should be done
as rapidly as possible, if practicable,
at all the shoals at once, so that new
conditions of tidal flow may obtain at
all points as nearly the same time as
mends that the entire amount should
be made available by the close of the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1903.
For the next fiscal year he recon-
mends $1,0O0,0OO to complete the project,
and $4,000 for maintenance.
At Brunswick harbor the project
calls for a channel of 81 feet on the
shoal in East river. Under the East
river and harbor bill there is available
$165,247 for this work. For the next
year $160,700. in addition to $4,000 for
maintenance.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
An Aldermen Indicted.

i'chmond, Va, July 24.-The grand
- - mat has been investigating the
j. ''icipal scandals to-day brought in
- Indictment against ex-Alderman
E, I'm NJ King for receiving a bride.
,''s was arrested and bailed for his
oifs.ara nce in the Police Court. The
bv a IS a misdemeanor, punishable
me and imprisonment.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
FOR ARSON IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Negro League. at Boston Seeks to
Prevent Criminal From Being Ex-
tradited.

Brockton, Mass, July 24-Monroe
Rogers, the negro who is charged with
setting fire to a dwelling in Durham,
N. c., some months ago, and is held
here awaiting an officer from North
Carolina, is having efforts in his be-
half put forward by the Racial League.
Rev. W. H. Scott of Woburn, pastor
of a negro Baptist church there, rep
resentative of the league, called on
Gov. Crane this morning and asked
him to refuse extradition papers until
he was absolutely sure that Rogers
1Sas the man wanted, as he knew, he
said that the Negroes life would be
forfeited, innocent or guilty, If he were
taken to North Carolina charged with
arson.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
TRAPPISTS LOSE MONASTERY.
Celebrated Structure at Okla, Quebec,
Totally Destroyed by Fire.

Okla, Que, July 24.-The celebrated
monastery of the Trappists here was
entirely destroyed by fire last night.
Loss, $S0O,OOO insurance, 500, 900. There
were 81 monks in the monastery, all
of whom escaped. Ten thousand gall
Ions of cider and 1000 gallons of wine
were destroyed.
The fire, the origin of which is I'M
known, destroyed every vestige of the
magnificent building, which required
many years to build. Two monks,
Brother Seraphin, who was blind, and
another who was suffering from con-
sumption, were rescued from the top
floor by priests at the risk of their
lives. 1t is feared they will die.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
TO ARREST SECRETARY WILSON.
Charged With Making Inhammatory
Speeches Mt Parkersburg,

indianapolis, July A.-Secretary w.
B. Wilson of the miners received a tel
egram this afternoon from Parkers-
burg, w. Va, informing him that
warrant had been inssued there for
his arrest on the charge of making in
flammatory speeches in disregard of
the courts injunction. Mr.. Wilson ex-
poets a deputy marshal will come here
for the purpose of taking him before
Judge Jackson at Parkersburg
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
SOUTH CAROLINA ESTIMATES.
Capt. Sanford Asks 100000 for
CharIeston's 26-Foot Project.

Washington, July 24.-The chief of
engineers to-day received several an
nual reports of officers in charge of
river and harbor improvements MAX
ing estimates for the fiscal year 1904.
Capt. J. c. Sanford submits the
following for South Carolina:
Waccamaw and Little Peedee rivers.
$25,5 500; Great Peedee river, $4,000;
Winyah Bay. 100000; Wateree and
Congaree rivers. $4,000; inland water
way between Charleston harbor and OPP
posite McClellanville, $4,000: Charles
ton harbor, 26-foot project. 100000; and
for 21-foot project, $4,000.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
UNKNOWN NEGROES LYNCHED.
Revenge for Murder of Chief of
PoIice-More Lynchings Likely.

Philippi. w. Va, July 24.--Two me-
groes whose names were unknown were
lynched at Wolmesdorf near here last
night by an angry mob numbering sew
eral hundred, and their mutiIated bod
les left on the common. The first VIC
tim was shot and killed in the station
house, the second was taken to the
park where he was hanged. and then
riddled with bullets and cut to pieces.
Both whites and negroes are enraged
and In arms.
More trouble is hourly expected. The
trouble grew out of the murder of Chief
Bud Wilmoth, July %. Several other
arrests had been made and lynching
seemed probable on every side
The dead blacks We're caught near
Bellington. and were locked up there,
officers fearing lynching If taken to
Elkins. Negroes are leaving on every
train.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
WRECK ON THE ROCK ISLAND.
Engineer Killed and Fireman and
Expressmen Badly Hurt.

Omaha, Neb. July PA passenger
train west-bound on the Chicago. Rock
Island and Pacific Railroad was wreck
afternoon. The fireman was killed. the
engineer perhaps fatally injured and
two express messengers badly bruised.
None of the passengers was injured
by the severe shock. The accident is
believed to have been caused by spread
ing rails.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
KING EDWARDS PROGRESS.
Not Yet Able to Leave His Couch,
However.

Cowes, Isle of Wight, July pam
official bulletin issued to-day on board
the royal yacht Victoria and Albert
says:
"The King continue to make unin-
terrunted progress. Although His
Ma iesty is not yet able to leave his
couch. his strength is returning sat
isfactorily.
(Signed) ,-,.,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
PUTNAM BRADLEE STRONG.
The Ex-Captain Arrived in London.
He Denies May YOhe's Stories In
TOtO-WiH Redeem His Good Name.

v
London, July 24.-Putnam Bradlee
Strong of New York arrived in Lon
don this afternoon with the St. Pauls
passengers and went to private West
End hotel.
Strong, in conversation with a rep
resentative of the Associated Press
this evening, said he had pawned about
$S,4OO worth of May Yohes jewelry at
her request and for her benefit after
they returned from Japan, and that
she had received the entire proceeds
from him at the time the jewels were
pawnedsss .'fs8 .sisesas.sf " s1lf-sAa1
81 have never had one dollar of May
Yohe's money, and no person knows it
better than She" he continued. 1.-The
money on which / am now travelling
was received from the sale of my libra
ry, and of this fact May Yohe is also
aware. l have done many foolish and
most unwise things, but l have not
been criminal.
"As to my future movements, 1 do
not think they should interest anyone
greatly, but l will say that I purpose
living quietly and endeavoring to re-
deem my good name.
"As to the story that 1 rif1ed her
safety deposit box, that is absurd on
it's face. May Yohe never had any
safety deposit box that 1 know Of.
and if she had one any banker could
tell YOU that without her authority I
could not have had access to it. 1 had
one in my own name at the Knicker-
booker Trust Company. which 1 sup
pose my family has opened as 1 gave
them full authority to do So"
May YOhe Goes After Strong.
New York, July 24.-May Yohe. who
was formerly the wife of Lord Francis
Hope, sailed for Europe to-day on the
Fuerst Bismarck.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
FOR BRITISH TOBACCO COMPANY.
Bristol May Build Docks Costing
E9O, goo to Get Import Trade.

Bristol, Eng, July 24.-The docks
committee has recommended that the
City Council erect warehouses at the
Bristol docks for the Imperial Tobacco
Company, at a cost of 100000. The I'm
periaI Tobacco Company has decided
to import direct to Bristol, instead of
via Liverpool. The council is expected
to indorse the recommendation.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
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PASSENGERS IN FATAL WRECK
Ohio and Kanawlla Coach Fell Forty
Feet From TrestIe. Turning Twice
I'm It's Dencenf


Feet From TrestIe, Turning Twice
I'm It's Descent.
McConnellsville, o., July 24.-The
worst wreck in the history of the
Muskingum Valley occurred to-day at
noon at the Douda trestle, a mile
south of this city. A northbound
passenger train on the Ohio and Lit
tie Kanawha railroad was passing over
the trestle when the rear coach turn
ed over twice in its descent and
fell forty feet. 1t is stated
that the trestle had been
weakened by the recent flood. Thirty
passengers were in the coach, nearly
all from local points along the Musk
ingum valley.
Two persons were killed and several
fatally injured while a dozen more
suffered injuries of less serious ma
ture.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
Hannis Taylor Gets Good Place.

Washington. July 24.-Hannis Tay-
Tor, former United States minister to
Spain. has been reappointed special
consul of the department of justice
before the Spanish treaty claims COM
mission.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
INSPECTED RAPID FIRE GUNS.
Special Board Named by Mr.. Root
Spent Day at Fort Monroe.

Spent Day at Fort Monroe.
Newport News. Va. July 24.-The
special board of inspection recently
named by Secretary Root, arrived at
Fort Monroe yesterday morning, and
spent the day making an investigation
Of ths disappearing and rapid firing
guns at the Notifications. The board
made a test of the big guns with cord
lite powder.
Thirty guns were fired and a most
thorough examination of everything in
connection with the fort III so far as
the guns are concerned was made.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
TRAIN Thrown FROM TRACK.
No Serious Damage Done on Ontario
and Western, However.

Middletown. N. Y, July PA train
on the Ellenville branch Of the On
tario and Western railway was thrown
from the track this evening near
Spring Glen while rounding a surve,
owing to a washout. The engine, a
passenger coach and a combination
car left the track. Six passengers in
the latter car were somewhat injured,
but none seriously.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25
disastrous cIoudburst at Irwin. p

Disastrous cIoudburst at Irwin, Pa.
Irwin, Pa. July 24.-Irwin was the
center Of a cloudburst, hailstorm and
windstorm tonight which extended
over an area OF less than two miles
and the damage wrought in less than
ar hour is conservatively estimated at
not less than $500, 900.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25

Continued on Fifth Page.)
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25

ouliseI Tor the imprisoned miners
ca5 preparing for habeas corpus pro-
lungs in the United States Court of
7nppeals at Richmond, Va, alleging
Ssuage jackson had no jurisdiction in
associates.
John J. Coniff of wheeling. and one
VI the counsel of the miners. will leave
al once for Richmond to present ha-
nro ao corpus papers. He says that the
- ooSS,esdlngs here were brought not by
q Ciarksburg Fuel Company, but by
ou,onIldhoider, and for that reason an
custer will be asked.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-25

revea. LakIng. Bankhart.7
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09

Memphis. Tenn. Nov. S.-Manager
Charles Frank and Attorney Caruthers
Ewing Of the local baseball club said
Friday that the work Of Thoroughly
organizing the new Southern league
would be- pushed rapidly forward. The
distribution OF franchises will be made
during the present month. Frank. II
Is announced, will go 10 Sportsman
park IN New Orleans. and viii have
charge 81 the Crescent city team.
Theodore Breitonstoin will manage
and captain the Memphis team. Ac.
cordlng 10 statements Of members OF
both leagues there will bee two clubs
I'm the following cities; Memphis.
New Orleans. Nashville. Birmingham
Atlanta and possibly Montgomery.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
CABINET MEETING.
For the yirt Time In several Mentk'
the Members Confer.

Washington. Nov. S.-The cabinet
met Friday for the first time in several
months. There was general discus
sion OF the business that has accumu-
lated since the last meeting. In view
Of the fact that the president is going
away Monday night. To be gone for
two weeks, each OF the cabinet officers
was called upon 10 lay before him any
matters OF business that would likely
arise during his absence requiring his
action. Secretary Hay brought for
ward the Colombian canal negoia-
lions. which were briefly discussed.
and he also referred To the progress
making towards the negotiations OF q
reciprocity treaty with Cuba.
II Is stated. however, that In neither
case did the cabinet indicate any de-
sire to change the policy which the
state department has been pursuing.
The members OF the cabinet also spent
some time In the examination OF the
results OF the recent election. over
which there were expressions OF gen.
eral satisfaction
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
'CORBIN FOR CANTEEN
Adiutant General Recommends Res
tOraiion Of the Exchange.
HIS YEARLY REPORT
IL Deals With Every Feature Of the
Army. Fayors Retirement OF
Three Officers and Opposes
Early Marriage of Men.

Washington. Nov. S.-The annual re-
port Of General Henry c. Corbin, adju-
tant general Of the army deals with
every feature Of the army and begins
with a statement showing the army Is
10 be reduced by Dec 10 6O02O men,
OF which 2SS7 belong 10 the stan de-
partments.
The report shows that during the rs
cal year there were 30 officers killed
in action. or died OF wounds and dis
ease; q resigned and 6S retired. OF
the enlisted men 1927 were killed. or
died OF wounds and disease; 35.SO6
were discharged on the expiration OF
service. 5i9S were discharged for dis
ability or dismissed by order OF court
martial. 1867 deserted. two were miss
ing. and 2O3 retired
General Corbin. in calling attention
TO his former recommendation that
the rank aud pay OF military attaches
abroad should be increased, suggests
that the retired officers Of high rank
might selected for this service.
General Corbin discusses the yari-
Gus schools OF the army and points out
the advantages which will accrue
through them.
In reviewing the reports OF officers
who participated In the army and navy
maneuyers last September General
Corbln says that much valuable infor-
nation was acquired.
General Corbin recommends legisla-
ton providing that Major Generals
Merritt. Brooke and Otis. now on the
retired list, be given the rank OF lieu
tenant generals. and that Colonies
Gilmore and Williston be given the
rank OF brigadler generals on the re-
tired list. He has the following TO say
concerning early marriages In the
army:
THE early marriage OF the younger
officers OF the army. many OF whom are
entirely dependent upon their pay and
allowances for support. Il greatly TO
be deplored. and should be discouraged.
A young officer should have but one
allegiance, and that should be to the
service"
General Corbln has the following TO
say regarding the canteen:
The restoration OF the exchange as
II existed prior 20 the passage OF the
act OF February 2. 1901. prohibiting the
sale OF beer Is desired and urged by
the great majority OF officers and men,
and by none more than those OF pro-
nounced temperance views. Numerous
reports confirm the views long held
by this office that the old exchange
contributed TO sobriety. health and
contentmont Of the men. Tine increase
OF assertions and OF trials for infrac-
tions OF discipline Is. by those best
Informed. attributed TO the abolition OF
the former privileges OF the exchange.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
No Minister to I've sent.

Paris. Nov. S--Foreign Office re-
ceived official dispatch from Caracas.
saying President Castro was unable
10 send minister 10 Paris. owing 10
the present disturbed condition OF
Venezuela. Diplomatic relations be-
tween the two countries have been
suspended for the past eight years.
France being temporarily represented
by the charge d'anairs at Caracas.
Owing 10 the present revolution
France desired 20 establish a minister
near the scene and recently addressed
President Castro suggesting the
French minister assume his post
when the Venezuelan minister 20
France was appointed. This answer
IS regarded as Indicating Castro's POI
sitlon is too precarious 10 warrant any
one Of prominence accepting the post
here.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09

New York. Nov. S.-Counsel repre-
sentlng Mrs. Tingley OF Point Iona.
Cal. In the case OF the eleven Cuban
children detained az this port withdrew
from the investigation Friday.
After hearing a number OF witnesses
who testified az TO the character II
Mrs. Tingly the board Of inquiry SIT
ting az Ellis Island decided unanimous
~ In favor OF excluding the children.
Their report was given 20 the commits.
sloner Of immigration and an order
was issued under which the children
will be sent back 20 Cuba on the Ward
line steamer sailing November i3.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
NOT A MEMBER.
The Election OF Count de castsliane ~ .
Deputy Declared Invalid.

Deputy heciafed tufeiut
Paris. Nov. s.-After Tn exciting
debate in the chamber OF deputies FRI
day. by 27S TO 2s5 votes the election
OF Count Boni de Castellane as a mem
Der OF the house. was invalidated.
Emile Chauyin made q bitter attack
on Count de Castellane. declaring he
had been guilty OF irregularities. and
saying that the count had accused his
opponent VI being OF German descent
and a Dreyfusard.
Count de Castellane replied. class
Ing the charges as lalse. He said he
had been accused OF buying the cleo
ton and practicing charity for cleo
ton purposes. Nothing OF the kind
had ever been proven he declared.
He closed his defense with an ap-
peal TO the chamber to uphold his
election. which he asserted truly rep
resented the wishes Of the inhabitants
OF the district The vote was then
taken.
In the course OF his speech. NJ.
Chauyin declared that Count de Cas-.
tellane. In order To warm the enthu.
siasm OF his pariIsans. abandoned all
reserve and through his agents. gave
unlimited credit In hotels. inns and
drinking places until the district was
gay with the magnificent fetcs and
merriment during the campaign. The
count delivered his reply In vehement
tones and indignantly repudiated the
accusations OF Il. Chauyin. which he
declared were attacks upon the integ.
rity and honesty OF his constituency.
He explained further that he had
asked nothing In return.
when the president OF the chamber
announced the result OF the vote
Count Boni arose and started for the
door. His friends crowded around
him shaking his hand The business
Of the chamber was suspended TEN.
pOrarily while the count was escorted
TO the exit Just before he left the
chamber he turned and shouted def
antly:
Gentlemen, will be with you
again"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09

Guthrie. Okla. Nov Sin IN au
thorized interview. Congressman Den
mis- +. Flynn states that no matter
who Is declared elected delegate 10
congress from Oklahoma the major
fly will be 80 narrow as 10 make an
EFFORT on his part 10 secure any Kind
OF statehood futile and resultless. The
United States senate will take even
a small majority as a prcteNt 20 turn
down any bin to admit Oklahoma 70
statehood.
He Is greatly disheartencd over the
result. as he was preparing a fight 10
secure statehood during the present
session OF congress. which he felt sure
OF winning.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
]. W. BATS,
Real Estate Agent.
Have in once the only set Of abstrso
books OF Brasos county land titles.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
South half OF block near Allen
Academy. Price $3.50.
About ore and one-quarter acres
near gchoc house In southeast part
1f town. snail ..,w cottage, tenant
house and we'll on premises. Price
$50.
Six room house and two lots OF
-pnd located four blocks from
M street. Brick cistern on pre-
misses. Price $3.50.
One quarter block near Allen Aca-
DENY. East front. Price $4,000
Terms easy.
70 feet front on Railroad steet out
Otto Boehme's property. VIII
sell part or all.
Lots near school house at siOO
each.
Also other city property
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
American AntnmnhIll.t AcnuIttsd.

New York. Nov. SIN June last an
automobile belonging to Trahord Hut
oron OF Omaha Neb.. ran down and
killed a shepherd between LleusaInt
and Melun. cables the Paris CORE
spondent Of the Herald. Mr.. Huteson
was condemned by the police court OF
Melum 20 days Imprisonment and
a fine OF $50. The case was appealed
and the Ninth correctional chamber
has acquitted Huteson and eronerated
him from all blame.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
HAD Audience with the Pope.

Rome, Nov. S.--rhe pope received
Archbishop Chappelle In private audi
ence and conversed with him AMI
mstedly for half an hour. showing eV-
idonce OF keen interest In the affairs
of the diocese OF New Orleans and mat
ters connected with Cuba and Porto
Rico subsequently Archbishop Chap
pelle presented 20 the pontin 10 young
Cubans who are studying for the priest
hood
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-09
NEW RAILROAD LINE.
The south and Particularly Texas IL "a
do Considernbl. building.

DO tonsldsfnhie HuildtuEs
Baltimore. Nov. lO.-The south con
structed last year 1854 miles OF steam
railroads. In Texas there have been
planned since the beginning OF this
year new lines and extensions aggre.
eating 3797 miles. according to hg.
ures present in the last issue Of the
Manufacturers Record. or these 2423
miles represent the plans Of estab.
lished companies and 1874 are entire
Is Of new undertakings, nineteen In
number In addition other plans are
reported as under consideration az va.
rious points 10 build an aggregate Of
1000 more mileage. The process I'M
der way IN Texas. Louisiana. Arkansas
and other parts OF the southwest Is
an intensified form Of that which has
wrought so nightly In the upbuildiug
OF older states OF the south, assem-
bling coal. iron ore and limestone. un
covering copper. phosphate rock and
other minerals. building cotton mills
and other industries. making diversi
ficatlon In agriculture both possible
and profitable and attracting a wide
stream OF healthy immigration south
ward. Dlyersihcation Of industry Is
widening with liberalization OF farm
ing.