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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
PATRICK MARRIED IN ToMBs.
United by Contract Wiss Miss Addie
NJ. Francis, who Can Now Visit
Him in Death Cell.


NJ. Francis, who Can Now Visit
Him in Death Cell.
New York, March S1.-Albert T. Pat
rick, who was convicted hast Wednes-
day of the murder of William Marsh
Rice, and Mrs. Addie NJ Francis, with
whom Patrick boarded up to the time
of his arrest. were married in the
Tombs yesterday The marriage
was made by contract. Pat
rick's father and sister were
the legal witnesses of the ceremony.
The city clerk at first refused to accept
the contract for filing on. the ground
that as it simply gave the place of
signing the contract as corner of
Center and Lombard Streets" it was
too indefinite. He said it should spec
ify the Tombs or the latter's street
number. but finally accepted it as Of
fered.
Mrs. Francis's attorneys, S. B.
Thomas, said to-day:
Mrs. Francis had been engaged to
Mr.. Patrick since 1898. 1t was their in
tention to be married on the day of
Patrick's acquittal. They were mar
ried properly and legally and as his
wife, Mrs. Addie Francis Patrick can
visit him when he is confined in the
deathhouse, which would have been de-
MED her otherwise"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
THE DANISH TREATY MATTER.

Sweeping Denial Believed to Have
Been Received from Capt. Christ
mas.
Washington, March 31.-Mr. Brun, the
Danish minister here, called on Secre-
tary Hay to-day with reference to the
pending investigation by the House of
the charges preferred by Mr.. Gron in
connection with the acquisition of the
Danish West Indies by the United
States. There is reason to believe that
there has been received from Denmark
a sweeping denial by Capt. Walter
Christmas of any attempt on his part
to corrupt American legislators and
newspaper men. Secretary Hay will
submit a written statement of what
he knows of the case or he will ep-
pear in person before the committee.
whichever it requires.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
NelJaemtn)rsBAEsstMS

Health will with blessings who know the and mainly
the which refresh and the foods which nOuh important each while tits
knowledge promoting
conditions To when needs assistance is all important that the
which acts most bay and pleasantly laxative Syrup
the California
With the fact that physical ills are of transient char
the and would the strain and congestion attendant upon
condition freedom
with
beneficial effects reliable
perfect
needed
beneficial
Dackag
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
REsUMING TRAIN SERVICE.
Congestion at Nashville Will Soon
Be Relieved.

Nashville, Tenn, March 31.-The
Louisville and Nashville passenger
train which was stopped at DECATUR,
Ala, Friday by washouts, came
through tonight, reaching here about
about midnight. This is the first train
through reaching Nashville from the
South since Friday. Tied up freight
trains are beginning to move, and the
congestion at this point will soon be re-
lieved. 1t will be tomorrow night be-
fore through service is resumed on the
Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis
road the passengers now being sent on
by means of a transfer at Garrison
Fork, forty miles south of here, where
a bridge has been destroyed.
There were something over 1000 car
loads of freight in the yards of the
Nashville Terminal Company tonight
awaiting movement over the Louisville
and Nashville and Nashville, Chatta-
nooga and ST. Louis systems.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01

Business People Had Gotten Tired
of the Situation.

Norfolk, Va. March S1.-The street
car strike was officially declared off at
II o'clock tonight. This action was
taken by the local union after meet
ing lasting over four hours. The real
cause of the calling off of the strike is
that it has become tiresome to the
business people.
The men thanked the officials of the
Chamber of Commerce for their infiu-
ence in seeking an adjustment.
body has been called for tomorrow
night at which time the boycott will
be lifted and matters run as before the
declaration OF the strike.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Carraker, TaIbatton, Ga.
Talbotton, Ga, March 81.-Mrs. Car
raker, wife of Capt. N. o. Carraker,
died here at S o'clock last night of
pneumonia. She was confined to her
bed only few days. She leaves two
children, DR.. Robert H. Hill and Mrs.
G. B. Grant of Chalybeate Springs. Ga.
Mrs. Carraker was a noble Christian
lady and all who knew her loved her.
Her remains will be buried here at
Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01

Cairo, Ca, March 31.-Dr. ]. T. Moore
died here Friday night, after an illness
of four weeks. The remains were car
ried to Quitman, Ga, for interment
DR.. Moore was one of the Oldest
physicians in the town, being in his
10th year.
Mr.. j. w. Walker, the Oldest citizen
of Cairo, died Saturday night, after
an illness of two weeks. Mr.. Walker
was stricken with paralysis about If
teen days ago, this being the third
stroke. He was in his nth year. The
remains were inferred in the Cairo
CemeterY.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
EMPERoR.s YACHT DAMAGED.
The Meteor III COIIfded with n Pier
but Not BADLY Hurf.

New York, March S1.-Emperor Will
liam's yacht, the Meteor III. was dam
aged while being towed clear of her
berth at Shooter Island for her trial
spin to-day. The towing tugs steer
ing gear suddenly gave way and the
Meteor was left helpless and collided
with a pier. Her port rail was stove
in and the large counter plate at her
stern was badly dented. The yacht
was not badly damaged.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
sHEcKARD EN- ROUTE HERE.
Famous OutfleIder Has Signed with
the baltimore Club.

Baltimore, March s1.--James Sheck-
ara the outfieider. has signed con-
tract to play the Baltimore American
League Club during the coming sea-
son. and is on his way to ioin the club
at Savannah. SheclSard had previously
signed with the Brooklyn National
League Club.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
Capt. Aren't Schuyler CrowinshieId

Capt Aren't Schuyler Crowinshield,
chief of the bureau of navigation of
the navy. whose nomination as rear
admiral has been sent TO the Senate by
the President, served as a junior officer
during the latter part Of the civil war,
being graduated from the Naval AGA
denny in 1868. He was made captain
in 1874 and is fifty-two years Of age.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
GIN HOUSE BURNED AT HAHrRA.
Loss-Rev. w. W. Seals Transferred
to Lyons.


Valdosta. Ga, March 31.-A report
reaches here to-day of the burning of
the large gin house of Webb & Mar
shall at Hahira. The fire was discov-
cred this morning between IL and
o'clock, and was under such Roadway
that nothing could be done toward
checking it. The gin house contained
a large amount of hay, guano and
other stuff, besides five gins. The loss
is quite heavy, though there was a
small amount of insurance. 1t is said
that the fire probably originated from
a spark from match which some one
passing, struck to light cigar or pipe
1t is announced here that Rev. w.
w. Seals, who has been assistant pas
tor of the Methodist Church here, and
actively engaged in the mission work.
has been sent to Lyons in place of
Rev. Mr.. Flanders, who died suddenly
few days ago. Rev. Mr.. Seals and
his family have been here only a few
months, but have made many friends
who regret to see them leave here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
ROOT GOING TO HAVANA.
with Mrs. Root He VIII Visit Gen.
and Mrs. Wood.

Washington, March S1.-Secretary
Root, accompanied by Mrs. Root and
other members of his family, expects
to leave here about the middle of April
for a visit to Gov. Gen. and Mrs. Wood
at Havana. They will remain in the
Cuban capital about a week or ten
days, and so far as can be ascertained,
there is no political significance in the
secretary's visit. The probability is
strong. however that while there he
will arrange with Gov. Gen. Wood the
final details of the formal transfer of
Cuba.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
Thc coming Man.
From the London Globe.

FUIII tlIt l1UIIuUI N1IUUc-
Prof Brunor makes a startling pre-,
diction as to human development. He
sees in the future man a being in
whom strange transformations shall
have taken place, a being in whom
brain is master. ruling a body much
larger than that Of the present man:
a body which has lost its floating ribs.
it's vermiform appendix. and it's little
toes, and in which many other changes
have taken place. He believes the chest
and upper and lower limbs viii be
larger and that the future man will
to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
MET A MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Negro Woman's Husband skipped
Out After Inquest.

man named Ada James met a mystic
rious death here Sunday. Her death
was caused by pistol shot, and the
report went out that she had commit
ted suicide. This report was accred-
tied until coroner's inquest was held.
1t developed in that her death was
not caused by suicide. The coroner's
Inquest laid it at the feet of her hus-
band. who Immediately skipped out.
He was an employee of the Chemical
Company. and stood very we'll in the
community
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
NJ. NJ. f,ront. New OrIean..

New Orleans, March 31.-W. NJ.
Grant, a we'll known editorial writer
on the Times-Democrat, died to-day.
He was a native of Scotland and a
graduate of Edinburgh University.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
SYMPATHY FOR THE Beers.
Mr.. Sulzer Introduces His Resolution
in the House.

Washington, March 31.-Representa-
tive Sulzer of New York to-day intro
duced in the House a resolution ex-
pressing sympathy for the Beers, re-
questing the President to urge the
British government to arbitrate the
question: directing the President to
maintain a strict neutrality between
the contending forces; prevent the
shipment from our ports of contraband
goods to aid British soldiers in South
Africa, and to inform Great Britain
that if the war is continued it must
be conducted under rules of civilized
warfare.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
corbett wan ohaIlenge winner.

Jamestown, n. Y, March 31.-Jule
Delmar, Corbett's theatrical manager,
stated to-day that Corbett will be at
the rinzside on the night of the battle
of Jeffries- Fitzsimmons and win chal--
lenge the winner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01

Washington, March 31.-The remains
of Maj. j. r. Clagett Second Infantry,
who died at New Orleans last Friday,
were buried in Arlington Cemetery to-
day with military honors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
FARM OPERATIONS DELAYED.

Rain Has Greatly Interfered with
Work i'm Thomas County.
Cairo, Ga, March 31.-There has been
so much rain in this section farmers
have done very little farm work. Many
of them are not through planting cane
No corn or cotton planted, and very
little land broken.
Messrs. Carter & Adams are putting
in saw mill plant near here, which is
very much needed, as not enough
lumber can be had here to fill the To-
cal demand.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
WILL OPEN BIDS FOR FIGHT.
Jeffrtes and Fitzsimmons' Agents
viii Pass on Charleston and Los
Angles Offers To-day.

New York, March 31.--James ]. JEFF
fries and Robert Fitzsimmons, having
failed thus far to agree on a location
for their proposed fight, will meet to-
morrow by proxy and open any and all
bids that may be made for their bat
tie. The bids will be two in number.
One from the Century Athletic Club of
Los Angeles, of $4,000 guaranteed; the
other from the Exposition Company of
Charleston, S. c., of $4,000. The World
will say tomorrow that the South
Carolina offer is very attractive to Fitz-
simmons
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01

Al Richmond. Va.-University Of
Fennsylvania, s; Richmond College, 8.
AZ Athens, Ga.,---University of Geor-
sla' o; cornell, g. The game was called
Sna o. eighth inning on account Of
80 AHeSs'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
J. w. walker, Cairo, Ga.

brownsville, Ca, March S1.-J. W.
Walker, an old and prominent citi-
zen of Cairo, in this county, died Sat
urday night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
Dr. Ernst rleher. berlin.

Berlin, March S1.-Dr. Ernst Lieber,
the Centrist leader in the Reichstag, is
dead. He was born in 1888.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01

Sometimes Worth the Price.-"If 1
give you nickel you would spend 1t
for beer"
We'll, sir, t wouldn't cost you much
to have de satisfaction Of sayin' I told
you SOL Puck.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
TRAGEDY OF A WINDOW.
Murder of Canary by Mouse Led
to Prompt Justice.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Across the wide front window of
the little German saloon ran a sash
curtain about three feet high. Orig
inally 1t had been a bright green, but
it had faded to dirty yellow, fly
specked and spotted. Inside the floor
was covered with sand, and behind the
bar stood a big, fat, smiling German
saloonkeeoer, with a red face and
huge yellow mustache. He had brought
with him to this country lot of Hartz
mountain canary birds and a great
love for all kinds of animals and birds.
When he rented his little place he hung
up a bird cage in the front window
right at the top of the sash curtain.
where the splendid yellow singer could
get the benefit of the warm sunshine.
Behind his bar and on little brack-
cts all about the room Herman, the
Hartz mountain man. put their cages
with squirrels and other animals in
them or fastened up stuffed raccoons
and other trophies of his hunting.
But Herman's especial pride was the
big canary in his front window. He
called II Bismarck" and he boosted
that there was not another bird in
the city which could sing as sweetiy.
When BISMARCK sang with more
than usual loudness and abandon Her
man declared ii sure sign of pleas
ant weather coming, and when Bis
marck'' sat moping on his perch, with
feathers ruffied. Herman took his UNI
brella home with him at night.
Canary Charms Mouse.
One night when Herman was clos
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-01
Canary Charms Mouse.

One night when Herman was clos
ing up he glanced over at "Bismarck's"
cage and then stopped stock still. Along
the roll at the top Of the sash blind a
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

WodOE dyspepsia Cure
eigosts what yoa eat.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all Its stages,
aud that Is catarrh. Halls Catarr b
Cure Is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being constitutional dis
ease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease and CIV
ing the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assist
Ing nature In doing Its work. The
proprietors have so much faith In
its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that 1t fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06
AGAINST MINE OFFICIALS.
Charges Brought In Connection With
Fatal Accident.

Uniontown, Pa, Feb. 6.-Mine In,
Spector Isaac G. Roby, of this place
has brought a criminal action against
Mine Boss David Jones and Mine
Foreman James Moran, of the Grind
stone mines, of the Pittsburg Coal
company, for alleged neglect of duty.
resulting in the explosion of gas in
the mines on Dec. 8, last, by which
Engineers George Crosby, of Allie
gheny; Charles Zimmerman, of
Greensburg, and William Heath, O:
Finleyville, lost their lives.
The information charges the de-
PENDANTS with falling to post danger
signals, requiring safety lamps and
other precautions. Inspector Roby
has also prosecuted Engineer William
Fl. Rosenleib for alleged carelessness
and neglect of duty in allowing the
cage in the Lambert mine of the
American Coke company to fall to the
bottom with several workmen in it
Rosenleib is also charged with being
intoxicated while on duty.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

close to Volcano Junction, aud drill
one more we'll, and the last I ever
heard of him was that he struck a
good well and sold out to another
Speculation for one hundred thous.
and dollars. He said he would now
quit exploring and 60 back to his
New Euglan2 home feeling quite
satisfied over the result. B.
Rawling In Ravenswood News.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

Headache Is usually caused by
living In poorly ventilated rooms,
overindulgence In food or drink,
insufficient exercise, mental strain,
excitement or malaria. Krause's
Headache Capsules quickly cure
the most severe cases and leaves
the head clear and cool. Price 25c
Sold by G. W. Grier.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06
JACKSON COUNTY OIL
A short hat True History Of the Early
Tests I'm This County.
Ravenswood, w. Va. !
Feb. I, 1902,

TeSts IN This County.
Ravenswood, w. Va. !
Feb. I, 1902,
In the latter part of the sixties
Il think SO or '67) there was a
man by the name of DR.. James
Emery, from one of the New Eug-
land states, I cannot call to mem
DRY at this time just which one 1t
was, and he leased a large tract of
land and drilled three test wells.
The first was on the E. S. Mahon
farm, known later as the Heck
farm, two miles below Ravenswood
on the Ohio River on the part now
owned by ]. 7. Adams, of this city.
The second we'll was drilled on the
II. S. Mahon farm, known now as
the Rowley farm on Bar Run, and
the third on the Robert Plckens
farm on Cedar Run. In the first
well mentioned he found a small
showing of oil at the depth of seven
hundred feet, but not In paying
quantities. Then after abandoning
this we'll, he moved his machinery
TO the 81. S. Mahon farm and there
the result was about the same find.
ing just slight showing of oil.
Then he moved down on the Pick
ems farm and drilled a we'll and the
result was the same as In the first
two. But In all three wells they
passed through a seven foot vein
of coal at the depth of $50 feet,sup.
posed to be on level with the
Syracuse vein, and of the same
quality. When these tests were
made 700 feet was considered
great depth to drill for oil.
The names of the men employed
by DR.. Emery were as follows:
jobs Ross, foreman; J. H. Boyd,
fremen; James Sco6eld. driller;
William Ryan. tool dresser. The
writer of this sketch cut the wood
to make the steam for the first test
and the price paid for a cord of
wood was three dollars. At that
time wages were from two to three
dollars per day. We receive our
pay mostly In government shin
plaster money. 1t was all good but
1t took very large pocket book 10
hold few dollars. The doctor
told me after he made those tests
that he only had money enough to
make one more test or drill Que
more well. and If he did not get oil
he would be as poor as church
mouse. He made up his mind to
go up to the Little Kanawha River
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

NOtIcc o. bonus CaAaeO For heOeMpt10M
On the grid day of February, 1907,
the Common Council of the City OF
Sistersville, Tyler county, West
Virginia, at regular meeting there
of. called In for payment and re.
demption, twenty of the outstand.
Ing bonds of said City, Issue of the
year 1900, same being ascertained
by drawing, and are as follows. to-
wit: Numbers 8, II, 29, "a. 40, &C.
I35, 1877, 1873, 40. ia. I7o, ISo,
1875, 2o5, 200, 2o7. All, 2I4, 216.
The holders of said bonds so
numbered are requested to at once
present same for payment, to the
Treasurer of said City, as they will
cease to draw i-.terest from the
date of said call.
BY order OF the Coupcll.
c. ". GRIRR, Mayor.
TeSte.
JAS H. PINE, City Clerk.
IA rot.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

Man, Who Suicided, From Pittsburq.
New York, Feb. 6.-The body of a
man who killed himself in Battery
park on Jan. rs. by shooting himself
in the head. was yesterday identified
as that of Thomas P Glib, 80 years
old. a clerk. married, and living at
Pittsburg. The identification was BY
Miss Agness E. Glib, OF Pittsburg, 4
sistsr of the suicide.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

M. M. Austin. a civil war veter-
an, of Winchester, Ind, writes:
"My wife was sick a long time In
spite of good Doctors treatment,
but was wholly cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, which worked won
ders for her health" They always
do. Try them. Only IS cents at
Hendershot's drug store.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

When you Ssnt a physic that Is
mild and gentle, easy to take and
pleasant In effect use Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price,
IS cents. Samples free. Every
box guaranteed. For sale by G.
". Grier.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

The Illinois Central Railroad will run special
excursions from Cincinnati and Chicago for
those desiriug to attend the festivities on this
occasion aud will sell tickets at greatly reduced
rates. Mardi Gras occurs this year Tuesday.
February nth. Diagrams for sleeping cars
der received. For full particulars address e. A.
Richter, travelling agelt, SI2 Park Building,
Pittsburg, Pa. I3tf
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

There are evidences that the
Tariff law will be amended to Sc.
cure votes at the coming congress
sional elections. Free beer for the
Germans and free tea for the Van.
KEGS, ought to fix the doubtful dis.
tricts In most Republican States.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

In new Pullman "ordinary" sieepers, wide
vestibuled and with every modern convenience
in charge OF competent agent, from Cincinnati
and Chicago via Louisville, New Orleans,
Housto0s San Antonio, FL Paso and Los Arge.
les to San Francisco. Rates for berths less than
half OF cost In regular sleepers. For free de
scriptive matter and full particulars, address
E. A. Richter, Travelling gent, Illinois Central
Railroad, SI2 Park Building Piitsonrg Pa,
IF
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06

Constipation means dullnese, de.
preston. disordered health. De-
Wits Little Early RIsers stimulate
the liver. open the bowels and re-
lieve the coudit on. Safe and thor.
oueh. Never eiipe. Opera House
Drug Sto-e.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06
ROBBERS STOLE 5000
AND KILLED A SHERIFF.

ANU Killed SHERIFF.
GAINESVILLE, Ark, Feb. 6.-Robbers
blew the safe of the Bank of Clarks-
vile with dynamite, secured a sum
estimated at $4,000, killed John Pow
ers, sheriff of Johnson county, who
attempted to capture them, and es-
capped before the citizens were aware
Of their presence.
West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-02-06
ELECTED coADJuToR BISHOP
OF PENNSYLVANIA DIOCESE

Philadelphia, Feb. Ga. Mackey-
Smith, rector Of st. Johns Episcopal
church. Washington, was elected CO.
asjutor to Bishop Whitaker, OF the
Pennsylvania diocese.