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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
FIRE AT VALD0STA.
Furniture Company Sustained q
Loss of $4,000.

Valdosta, Ga, Dec. 2S.-What came
near being a disastrous fire broke out
Friday night in the store of the VAL
dosta Furniture Company, in the heart
of the business portion of the city. The
fire had gained considerable Roadway
when it was discovered, and only the
hardest kind of a fight prevented a
conf1agration.
The stock of the furniture company
was ruined. The store room was almost
quilted, the flames bursting from all of
the windows and doors. They were
conquered before the store was burned.
The drug store of w. d. Dunaway,
adjoining that of the furniture COM
pany, suffered considerably from heat
and smoke.
1t is not known how the fire origi-
mated. The loss is about $4,000, covered
by insurance.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
GO TO THE AID OF MATOs.

WilIemstad, Island OF Curacao.
Dec. ~. saturday.-Gen. zoilo vidol
and i've other leading supporters OF
Gen. Mat0s. who had sought refuge
here, left the Island OF Curacao early
this morning IN a sail boat. which
took them IN the direction OF cumare-
DO. near CorO, on the Venezuelan
coast. The departure Of these men Is
taken as proof that the revolt against
President Castro is again active.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
A FOUR CORNERED DUEL
In which an Innocent Party Was
the Only Victim.

Beaufort, S. c., Dec. PA four
handed duel was fought on Christmas
Eve, four miles from Early Branch, in
Hampton county One Fennell and
Mart Ely were on one side and two
brothers named Peoples were on the
other. During the exchange of shots
with a double-barreled gun and pis-
tolls, neither of the duellists was struck,
but by chance a young brother of the
Peoples men happened upon the scene,
and as he crossed the road between
the firing parties he was mortally
wounded and died on Christmas morn
ing.
1t is not known whose bullet
caused his death 1t is supposed that
previous enmity and Christmas liquor
occasioned the quarrel The young
men are all farmers. A relative of
Mart Ely came here yesterday for the
purpose of retaining Messrs. w. S. Til
linghast and w. j. Thomas for the de-
Tense.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
PRAcTICED lNFANTlCIDE.
JAPANESE story of a Marriage TO a
COrpse.

Victoria, y. c.. Dec 2S.-correspon-
dence Of the Associated Press received
from Yokohama b. the steamer Tartar
includes details Of horrible baby
farming conspiracy IN Osaka An ell
derby woman, her married daughter,
husband and two other persons have
been arrested for lnfaniicide. and ~
Al learned that since they started opera
IONS this year 800 children were KILL
,rhs Janan Times has an account u
d. farsrese - Koohi having been mar
49, N 4 rSrpse Thr bnae-eleci cQmr
salftea mfelae sos the eFe ~ neg mas p
niians The body Wna rffofffta shl
"a fha fegufff ~ ihf AfeR M".iHh r
1900 az Hmng aad the dead
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
BY HER OWN HAND.
DolIie Earle, Actress, Killed Herself
in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Dec. 2S.-Dollie Earle,
the actress, who last night committed
suicide in her dressing room at bur-
lesoue theatre here, was to-day ident-
6ed as Dollie Allen, daughter of Mrs.
T. j. Allen of Rochester. N. y
Miss Allen was married to Frank A
Bauersmith, the proprietor OF a saloon
in New York. Her grandfather was
John Tallinger who, it is said. was a
wealthy merchant of Rochester and
at his death left his business to I. j.
Allen, the girls father.
Doliie Earle, as she was known on
the stage, formerly sang with some
of the leading comic opera companies
hut about eight years ago her voice
failed. and she appeared with various
burlesque companies.
THE coroner has not yet heard from
any Of her relatives.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
BEARS NO ANlMOSITY.
Italians Treasure no Feeling
Against the United states.

Italians Treasure no Feeling
Against the United states.
Rome, Dec. est having been re-
ported that Commander William II.
Reeder of the. United States training
ship Hartford said the Hartford would
not come to an Italian port. fearing an
unfavorable reception on account Of
the unpleasant incident at Venice. in
connection with the visit Of the Of
ficers of the United States cruiser Chi
cago last spring, the Associated Press
has been requested officially TO deny
the existence OF any animosity toward
the United States, either among the
italian people or on the part of the
italian government. This lack of ami
mostly, 1t is said, is proved by the
last italian note on the Venezuelan
matter. in which 1t was said that
Italy had unlimited confidence in Pres
ident Roosevelt.
II American ships of war come to
italy they will be heartily welcomed
everywhere.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
MILES LUNCHES WITH
M0NG0LIAN P0TENTATES

Pekin. Dec. 2s.-The ladies of the
American legation and Lieut.. Gen.
Miles and his party were entertained
at luncheon to-day by the Dowager
Empress and the Emperor. United
States Minister Conger also gave a
diplomatic dinner in honor of the Gem
eral. Tomorrow the minister will en-
terrain at dinner a number of Chinese
officials TO meet Gen. Miles.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
THE COLD DID NOT HURT
THE FLORIDA CROPS.

Jacksonville. Fla, Dec. 2s.-The cool
wave has done no material damage to
any crops in Florida. While a tenn
perature of from q to 80 degrees above
zero was experienced at some sections
just below the freezing line on the
West Coast last night frost warnings
had been sent out In ample time, and
practically all the vegetable growers
for it.
The cold was not severe enough. nor
was IL Of sufficient duration, to dam
age the citrus fruit trees or the fruit
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
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EARTHQUAKE IN RUSSIA.
Shock Felt That Was 81 Seconds
Duration.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 2s.-An earth
quake shock. which lasted twenty
three seconds, was felt to-day at
Bigsk, in the government of Temsk.
The Governor General of Turkestan,
In a report to the Gar on the Andijan
district, says that he hopes that with
in a month it will be possible to find
temporary accommodations for the
troops and the authorities at the de-
yastated citv.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
BLOCKADE WILL CONTINUE.

London. Dec. 2S.-A dispatch to the
Central News from Rome says it has
been semi-officially announced that
under special agreements the block
ade of the Venezuelan coast by the al
lies Will continue during the arbitra-
ton of the issues.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
STRUCK THE ADMIRAL.
French Council of Ministers VIII
Investigate.

Paris, Dec. 29,-The Figaro this
morning says that Admiral Gervais re-
Gently had personal encounter at the
Ministry of Marine with NJ. Tissier.
who is chief of cabinet under NJ. Pelle-
tan, the Minister of Marine, Nj. Tissier
struck the admiral with his fist and
was afterwards ordered out of the Of
flee.
The Figaro adds that the matter will
come up at the Council of Ministers
tomorrow
Admiral Gervais. until he was retir-
ed the other day owing to having
reached the age limit, was the admit
raj designated to the supreme COM
mand of the French Navy in case of
war.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
COUNCIL OFFERS AID.
Negro wants TO Help Confederate
Soldiers Home.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 2s.--w. H.
Council, colored, member Of the facuI-
ty of the Negro Normal School at
Normal, Ala, has written to Col J,
M. Faulkner, making generous offer
OF assistance to the Confederate
Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek.
Council says in his letter:
Although l came up from the other
side of the flood and drank the dregs
Of the cup of slavery, still I honor
the grav-haired veterans of the Lost
Cause and | feel that when they pass
away and when their old slaves have
passed away In measure the power
OF the balance-wheel of Southern So
ciety will be gone"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
SHERMAN ON A ROCK.
Army Transport struck i'm the Phil
ippines.


Manila, Dec. 2S.-The United States
army transport Sherman struck a
rock near San Bernardino light, south
of Luzon. Friday night. The transport
sustained a heavy shock and some of
her plates were damaged. After the
accident % inches of water was found
in her forward bilge, but was control
led by steady pumping.
The steamer proceeded for Manila
under her own steam and arrived here
to-day
When the Sherman struck the pas
sengers on board were terrified, but
there was no disorder. They promptly
took their stations, with life preservers
on, in the small boats. The officers
of the Sherman handled the situation
splendidly. Her cargo was not dam
aged.
1t will probably be necessary for
her to dock at Hong Kong.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
MINERS WILL DEMAND
HIGHER WAGES SOON.
Ryan Says it win he Done mt Their.
(. Convention.


Springfield, Ills, Dec. 2S.-W. d.
Ryan, secretary and treasurer of the
United Mine Workers of Illinois. in a
statement to-day, says that the miners
of the United States will make de-
mand for a material increase in wages
at the national convention at Indian
apolis on Jan. 10. Mr.. Ryan says that
the operators are receiving a larger
price for coal than ever before. and
they cannot make the excuse that the
mines are not paying expenses.
Mr.. Ryan says that the convention
will produce figures to show the total
cost of mining a ton of coal and give
the public an idea of the profit being
reaped by the operators. Mr.. Ryan
will attend the convention and no
doubt lead the fight for higher wages.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

Paris, Dec. 29.-The Matin this
morning publishes an interview with
Minister Pelletan, who denies that
there has been any personal encounter
between Admiral Gervais and M. Tis-
sier. M. Pelletan says the last time
the admiral appeared at the Ministry
or Marine was when he called to take
leave on his retirement. His inter-
view on that occasion with M. Pelle-
tan was most courteous. M. Pelletan
says the admiral has never complained
of M. Tissier
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
ELECTIONS IN JAPAN.
Ministerial Measures Were Not Sup
ported by Majority.

Toxic, Japan, Dec. 2s.-The imperial
Diet reassembled to-day. The House of
Representatives was Immediately dis
solved by imperial order: the House
Of Peers was prorogued. The elections
have been fixed for February.
The dissolution of the Diet
is due to the opposition OF
the party leaders to the gov
eminent plan to raise the money for
the naval programme by increasing the
land tax. The leaders refused the gov
ernments offer to compromise by re-
ducing this tax. The opposition de-
sired that the land tax be abolished
and that the funds for the navy in
crease be provided from other sources.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

mails from La Guayra, Afterwards
she left for Willemstad.
The British cruiser Charybdis pass
ed TINS port yesterday, going in a west
erly direction. She communicated with
tne BRITISH cruiser Tribune. The
Cnarybdis returned from the west
this afternoon and continued in the
direction of Trinidad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
SITUATION is CRITICAL.
The Fall of Fez Seems to Confront
the Sultan.

the Sultan.
London, Dec. 29.-In dispatch from
Fee, dated Dec. 20, the correspondent
of the Times says he believes the situa-
ton to be critical.
81 have reasons to doubt the loyalty
of the inhabitants of Fez," says the
correspondent. Both the government
and the Europeans here ridicule my
apprehensions of an acute crisis and
my estimate of the pretender's strength.
1 am leaving Fee Immediately"
The Times also publishes dispatch
from Tangier, dated Dec. 27, in which
the correspondent says:
81 got away from Fee just in time.
1 arrived here this morning with the
first news of the disaster. The rebels
are reported to be marching on Fee,
which is incapable of defense for
more than a few days, owing to its
position. the absolute lack of a supply
of provisions CGd the ruinous state of
the town walls. The population will
remain loyal only as long as the Sui
tan can protect and feed them. A
few, days of siege means starvation.
The Sultan may attempt to escape, but
in that case Fee will surrender to the
pretender
1.-The Sultan's troops were disastrous
ly routed; the remnant fled to Fee,
abandoning everything, artillery, tents,
rifles, ammunition, money and stores.
Practically the whole army was
routed. as comparatively few
troops were left in Fee. The road from
Fee to Tangier is open and safe at
present, but the Pretender's prestige
will receive an enormous stimulus. and
loyal tribes will join his cause. If the
Sultan escapes or can defend Fee, the
South will support him. in which case
civil war is .inevitable."
London, Dec. 29.-Mr. Harris, the cor
respondent of the Times at Fee, is said
= l.. :. ao..4inI n Il .ri..,.. r,f 4I,o GIL
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
STEAMSHIP DISASTERS.
Great Loss of Life Reported from
japanese Waters.

Victoria, b. c.. Dec. 2s.-News was
brought by the steamer Tartar, which
arrived to-day, of a disaster In the
Malacca Straits, as a result of which
sixty lives were lost The Toxic Ashi
publishes telegram from Hong Kong,
stating that the steamer Bunsang was
in collision with the steamer Kiang
Yam in the Malacca Straits, and the
Kiang Yam was sunk, sixty sailors and
passengers being missing
Dispatches from Hako report that an
outbreak Of fire occurred on board the
Inwanai Steamship Company's steamer
Hokunn Maru, off the coast Of Su Tsu,
on Dec 3, and the vessel was sunk,
eighteen OF the crew losing their lives.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
BOXERS ARE BUSY.
Made nm Attack ON Fortress but
Were RcpuIsed.


Victoria, b. c., Dec. 2S.--According to
advices received by the steamer Tartar,
the Boxer risings in SEE chuan con-
tinue, and another attack was made on
Cheng Tu in November. While some
of the rebels battered the gates, another
body surprised the outer fortress, but
the soldiers fought desperately and I'LL
timately defeated the Boxers, killing
many and capturing some.
Had the fort been captured by the
Boxers, the city would have been at
the mercy of the invaders, The cap
tives were tortured, and from Informal
tion obtained several citizens were ar
rested, charged with being in league
with the rebels. All were beheaded.
Before the execution messenger ar
rived from the Boxers demanding the
release of the prisoners The messenger
was hanged in a cage.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
MINERS CAUGHT BY FIRE.

-. Petersburg. Dee. 2S.wA IRE has
occurred NJ ccsl mine al naehmus.
NhatofinnAiAy pfDtince. "A hundred
miners were underground ehen she
Gre started iieenty ~ fhem have haen
rescued. bui q ~ feared tbat me othesn
have eucepmbed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
FOUR BODIES FOUND.
Another Victim OF an Explosions
May Yet he Unenrthed.

Fayette City. Pa. Dec. 2s.--Four
bodies. have beer. recovered from the
Little Redstone mine. two miles above
here, where the explosion occurred last
night. There may yet be another vic
tim beneath the pile OF debris IN one
OF the entries
careiessness. Il Is claimed by the mine
officials, because they deliberately
passed a danger signal while carry
ing naked lamps.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

city ~ Mexico Dee a william >.
nfyan an9 his family have lefi % an
extended trip ~ the tropical part N
fhe state ~ Nffa cruz NJ Bryan
yesterday afternoon had Al interview
SIN sen0f Limahfouf, Minister " ~
name.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

New York. Dee. 2s.-~cofnellns van-
drfbilf continues 10 improve. a8is
temperature IN slowly dropping los
ward normal The attending physls
clans afe well satisfied Nifh his
progress.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
THREE DROWNED IN THE
CUMBERLAND RIVER.
Young Ladies and n Young Man
Lose Their Lives.

Lose Their Lives.
Gainesboro, Tenn. Dec. 2s.--While at
tempting to cross the Cumberland
river near here last night, Miss Verdi
Rich, Miss Hattie Rose and Walter
Rich we're drowned. while Rufus Bailey
and Alfred crowder had narrow es-
capes. The canoe was overcrowded,
and when the current of the swollen
stream struck II, the frail craft
swerved and rocked. One OF the fright
ened girls Jumped into the water. caus-
ing the canoe to eapsize. The Oldest
OF the party was - years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

Tangier, Morocco, Dec. 26, Friday
On Dec. %, 10000 Shereefian troops,
commanded by a brother of the Sui
tan's Minister of War. received orders
to concentrate and take the offensive
against the pretender at Taxa.
Before the Shereefians moved upon
him the pretender attacked them with
large bodies of cavalry. The imperial
army was surrounded, completely rout-
ed and fled in disorder toward Fee,
abandoning all materials of war. The
first fugitives arrived at Fee on the
morning of Dec. "a.
The gates at Fee are at present shut;
shops there are closed and the popula-
ton is greatly excited, but there has
been no disorder. The European colony
at Fee, numbering about twenty per-
sons, is taking no steps to leave the
is in no imminent danger, although the
situation is regarded as serious.
1t is said that the pretender's fol-
lowers have received numerous addi-
tons since his successes. and he is
already negotiating with the tribes of
the Wedmaweb valley. The population
of Tez is reported to be generally hos
tile to the Sultan and ready to ac-
claim any pretender who will guaran-
tee the town from pillage.
No details of the imperial losses have
vet been received here. but 1t is rum
ored that 2.0oe of the Sultans soldiers
were killed or wounded. The authori-
ties here are trying to minimize the
disaster. 1t is declared that a section
of the imperial troops sent as rein
forcements deserted to the rebels and
aided in driving the loyal troops back
to Fee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
WANTS HIS RIGHTS.

TIC AFcAuuke LtOpOfU HefHseH TO
Resign Them.
Vienna, Dec. 29.-Aceording to an in
terview published here. Archduke
Leopold has refused to sign renun-
citation of his rights as an Austrian
subject. Emperor Francis Joseph in
sists that the Archduke resign every
thing and never return to Austria. The
Archduke claims the payment of his
appanage and declares that he will
take every legal step to fight against
exile. He says he viii never abandon
his rights as an Austrian subject
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
ROUTED The ARMY
SULTAN OF MOROCCO's FORCES
WERE PUT TO FLIGHT.
DEFEATED BY THE PRETENDER
HIS CAVALRY CUT THE .LOYALIsT
TROOPS TO PIECES.

SuItan's Army Numbered 10000 Men.
Ordered to Take the Offensive,
They Found More Than a Match
i'm the Pretender-He Drove Them
Into Fez-Many Join the Pretender
Since His Successes-It is Said the
Sultan Suffered n Loss of 1000
Killed Wounded.
London, Dec. 2S.-The complete rout
at Taxa of the Moorish imperial army
by rebels under the leadership of the
pretender to the throne, which was re-
ported Dec. %, has been officially con-
firmed. The imperial forces abandon
ed their guns, rifles. ammunition, tents
and beasts of burden and fed precipi-
lately to Fee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29
DESPERATE BY WANT.
Old soldier Killed His GrnnddangIs-
ter and Cut Ills Throat.

Florence. Ala. Dec. 2s.--calvin Car
son. an old Confederate soldier. driven
10 desperation by want. with his
granddaughter. helpless cripple. de-
pendent on him. gave the girl carbolic
acid and cut his own threat az 7 o'clock
this morning. The girl had been a
cripple from birth and was n years
old. When found BY another tenant
Of fhe house she was dead. The man
b. dangerously wounded
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

Brussels. Dec. zs.-The Petit Bleu has
published M. Glron's own story Of hts
relations with the Crown Princess Of
saxOny. IN which be admits the pa
ternity Of her sixth child.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

Geneva, Dec. 2S.-Newspapers here
allege that the Swiss government has
refused the request Of the German le-
cation 10 cxpel the Crown Princess OF
3axony from Switzerland.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-29

London, Dec. 29.-Mr. Harris, the cor
respondent of the Times at Fee, is said
to be a confidential adviser of the Sui
tan of Morocco.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-01
REPUBLICAN RALLY.

Tonight the big Republican rally will
take place at the Grand Opera House,
which will be the close Of the Republic
can campaign in this county. The
speakers for the evening viii be Con.
gresham George Sutherland, Republi.
can candidate for Congress, Joseph
Howell Col. Squires and other proml-
nent speakers. Two quartetes OF sing
ers Will render some good campaign
music
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-11-01

Dunn, died today at II a. M from the
effect of an operation for an abscess
performed last Thursday. Her oondl'
ton was at first considered favorable
but last night relapse occurred, her
system not being strong enough ia
bear the shock. She was born is years
ago In Provo, but lived for some years
in PARK City She was beautiful and
amlable young woman, beloved by a
wide circle of friends.
GARDEN CITY NOTES.
Ex-senator Cannon was quite III last
evening owing to his arduous work In
the campaign, and was suffering from
a severe cold.
A. b. Elder addressed n small audi
ence In the courthouse last evening Oh
the principles of Socialism.
An abstract Of judgment from Justice
Dana 7. Smiths court in the case of
the Utah Implement company VS. Sw,
y. Freed has been filed with the county
recorder, Plaintiff Is awarded judgment
10 the sum of S4S25, $40 interest and
Sl,60 costs
Evangelist George w. Sheafor and
wife have arrived from the east, They
win hold union evangellstic services
In the Baptist church, commencing
Sunday evening Mrs. sheafor, who is
an excellent soloist, will sing.
The stake NJ. |. associations gave en-
enjoyable ball last evening In the 4.
Y. A. gymnasium hall. The proceeds
vii be used to help defray the eX.
penses of the association.