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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-19

lure perked his head first on one side
ana then the other as if trying to
iathom the shippers thoughts and I'M
derstand him,
Poor old Jim," he croaked.
Inc voice was hoarse and raucus,
ana 1t was most uncanny. The cap
tam started as though he had seen a
sn0st. Then he looked hard at John.
&c, cure worth twelve" he snarled
believe you're a sailor"
l come wild you," cried the Dutch
man man in delight. The raven fiuttered
win the exertion to keep his balance
On the excited sailors hand.
Poor old Jim!" he croaked, Poor
old Jim-Poor old Jim"
Ihen there was a moments silence,
uuring which William Miller looked
sadly at his companion. Something
oeeined to depress him, and he made a
sesture of despair. Then he muttered
unsurpassed exclamation.
g wen, II he comes fer IL, I'll come
Ier six month, no less. If we run
snort l kin take on bout an make a
Souple O. hundred night. Youse
Won't mind putting something on me fer
sX-round go at catch weights, hey
! KIN run up an down the beach an
99et me wind by the time we get to
The captain looked him over keenly.
ne mad shipped many men in his day,
u out never had he shipped such a short
mdh with such gigantic muscles. His
aLhs and shoulders were huge, and
stretched his ragged jacket to burst
lug, and his hands showed the sinews
anu oulgy knuckles of the prize fight
~ 81 The fellow would be strong one
vi line or windlass brake.
D. ~ sign you on tomorrow morning.
n ne mere at sharp" groweld the skip
s sIa. Dye intend to bring that bird
aioong aboard?"
On, yes, sir" said John. "I don't
bird" ' "4'i'' O''' '-e 49,
a., Foor old JIM" croaked the raven,
s Untssnnly blinking up at the skipper
a5g g giving him quite turn. Then he
WLu, What's the matter with Billy?
T nat the matter with Billy?"
seI me skipper was just about to tell
f.eral things which struck him rather
rs,'oly in Billy's disfavor, when the
,tI croaked hoarsely:
me ne all right-hes all right"
csn men looks is agin him." said the
he p'ain quickly before he realized that
was talking to a bird. Then he
S1esned outright.
A,S out-git ashore--git." he cried.
Vut delay
- the morning they showed uD on
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-19
WHERE ALL THE FURS GO.

Most persons, IL they were askel
where the big fur markets OF the world
are, no doubt would guess that they.
are somewhere near the great fnr-pro-
ducing lands. This is not SO. The
great fur market of the world is in
populous Germany in the city Of Leip-
zig. Nearly the whole fur trade of
the world centers there in one wav or
another. Even the big ma rket OF Lon
don is really only a feeder for Leip-
zig. for more than one-haIf Of the furs
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-19

Paint Dorothy in light blue. The Wis
itor is dressed in dark red with cream
colored lace yoke. Her hat Is beauti-
full, with red and cream. She has light
coiored nair.
Dorothy's mother is gowned In laven-
der or purple waist, with a white tie
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-19
Dorothy Brings in Chocolate Nep Tier Mother Has Visitor

Dorothy loves to serve refreshments
to her mothers visitors, and they love
to have her do it, because she has
learned dainty ways and pretty oourte-
sizes, making the offering seem twice as
good.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-19

and a skirt Of the same color, but of q
darker and richer shade.
The background Is pale green. The
carpet Is darker green. and the
plants are of a shade between the tive.
One Of the large flower pots Is a rich
blue, the other is a deep red.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-19
WHAT'S THE MATTER
WITH BILLY?
BY T. JENKINS HAMS.

Author Of "Wnd1ammes MI Trunnel" Pere etc
Copyright. 1902. by t Jenkins Hams
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-19

OLD NEWSPAPERS. 900 for Is oenhA a
Business onaea aAornina Newn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
ETANS'S JOURNEY IN CHINA.
THE ADMIRAL THINKS BOXER UPRISING
UNLIKELY-THE AMERICAN RAIL
ROAD CONCESSION.

Washington. Nov. 14-Rear Admiral Robley d.
Evans, commander OF the Asauc Squadron. has
made a report TO the Navy Department on his re-
cent trip up the Yang-Tse River in the Helena to
investigate the conditions in the interior Of China
It was feared at the time that the Boxers were on
the verge of uprising. but Admiral Evans writ
ing from Ichang. says the abundance Of the crops
indicates a plentiful supply of foodstuffs. and he
thinks there is little probability of Hoting and
other disturbances due 10 famine.
Admiral Evans says the most important single
American interest in that section is the concession
granted last June TO the American China Develop
ment Company for the construction of railroad
from Canton TO Hankow. The road is hun
dred miles long. and the route chosen lies along
that followed by the traders between North and
South China for centuries. and penetrates many
large commercial cities survey was made OF
the route in 1859. but the Boxer outbreak pre-
vented further progress until last June. when the
Peking authorities ratified the final terms OF the
concession These terms require that the road
Tar as practicable within three years. The initial
paid capital Of the company is s3O1ae90 The con-
cession is for eighty years at the end of which
time II reverts TO the Chinese Government on paw
ment Of the market value of :he stock The right
nhaer me same terms at any time after forty
In the construction Of the road. Admiral Evans
says' the company has an agreement with Bel
gan syndicate to give preference TO Belgium in
the purchase OF material provided IL cannot be
oought more advantag eousy in America The en-
tire management of affairs the admiral reports is
IN the hands of Americans. who have their main
once IN Shanghai. Preparations are under way 10
points. and work toward each other ~ 81 ''-'0
ADMIRAL Evans regards the concession the most
70 the people Of any country and II carried out
along the lines intended he thinks 1t will greatly
enhance american prestige in the Orient. Because
OF the large amount of material necessary for con-
stT1ction PURPOSES II is reported that the company
yin start special line Of freight steamers from
Seattle 10 canton and Hankow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15

Less than four years ago there was but one
way to play the Piano e. TO pick out and strike
each note with the human fingers. a laborious,
yet prescribed action
To-day the same notes are struck by pneu-
matte fingers. no less sensitive than human
fingers. and much more Obedient to the viii
Moreover. this is done to the satisfaction OF
the entire musical profession, including the
great pianists.
EMIL SAUER says
can freely say that the Pianola gives ne
more pleasure than ] have had from thousands
OF so-Called treats OF pianistic effort.
This change wrought by the Pianola-the re-
linquishing of time honored traditions and the
professional acceptance OF the Pianola prrn-
Ciples-may we'll impress one as extraordinary
1t IS extraordinary. but it serves TO indicate
how remarkable is the Pianola.
These recitals afford practical demonstra-
ton OF the Pianola and musical entertain
ment of high character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
NO CLUE IN SLASHLNG CASE.
THE RUFFIAN HAD LOOKED FOR MRS.
GARDNER BEFORE-INJURED
MAN WILL LIVE.

Mrs William r. Gardner OF Bath and Fifteenth
ayes. Bath Beach. has far been unable to give
the police any information that would aid them in
arresting the who Thursday night broke
into her house and then slashed with big knife
three men who had come to her rescue. Captain
Leavey. OF the Bath Beach precinct, and Detective
Sergeant AIulvey, who working on the case,
started out the theory that somewhere. at some
time. Mrs Gardner might have made an enemy.
who perhaps had hired somebody TO do her harm.
The woman however. insists that there is not
person in the world far she knows, who
could wish her ILL., To the police she says she be-
lieves the trespasser crazy German. who
perhaps looking for another Mrs. Gardner.
John Mcmahon, who was dangerously cut across
the abdomen by the stranger, with whom he had
a tusse, is thought to be out of danger. When he
taken 10 the Norwegian Hospital on Thurs
day night It was believed that the hade of the
knife had penetrated the liver. Yesterday IL
found that the wound in that organ was only
superficial one.
Coroner Flaherty went to the hospital last night,
prepared TO get ante-Tnortem statement, but
the doctors told him that It would rot be neces-
sary as Mcmahon would undoubtedly recover.
William r. Gardner. husband of Mrs. Gardner.
is employed weekly comic paper in Manhat-
tan When he questioned by the police yes
terday. nothing of any value brought out. To
the reporters Gardner had little to say.
Mrs. Gardner told Detective Mulvey that she
was that the who broke into her house
Thursday night the who went
around the neighborhood inquiring for her about
five weeks ago. Ten days ago a called at
Mrs. Gardeners house and asked for her, but she
The detectives have learned that the man for
whom they are searching boarded a Fifth-ave.
near the Gardner house and rode as far as For
tieth-st. When he struggling with Mcmahon
he dropped pair of ordinary spectacles. which the
police have in their possession. The knife
which he used could not be found.
Mrs. Gardner told the police about the man who
inquired about her from neighbOr about five
weeks ago. After asking Mrs. GOlding. the neigh
Dor, a number of questions he went to the front
door of the Gardner home
Mrs. Golding came in by the back door at the
same time said Mrs. Gardner yesterday. she
told me about the man and the questions he had
been asking. She said he had Cobble stone, and
maybe would do some harm. The man rang the
bell but l did not open the door Then he tried to
enter by the kitchen door without knocking but
the door had been locked. and the shades
drawn down. He returned TO the front OF the
house and rang twice. but did not respond. our
belief that the crazy He had spoken
in German 10 neighbOr. He Is the same man
who came here last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
FAVoRs THE ARNl' CAN7EEN.
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND APPROVES THE
STAND TAKEN BY GENERAL
CORHlN.
tBr rnLEGHArH TO TIE TRIBUNE.I

Washington, Nov. 14.-@Whiie am an ardent
advocate Of total abstinence. and have devoted
many years Of my life TO persBa6ing men to alb
stain from the use Of Intoxicating liquors. can
not but approve Of the manly stand taken by
Adjutant General Corbin in regard to the army
canteen'' said the Most Rev. John Ireland
Archbishop of ST. Paul. this evening.
1T would be grand thing" he continued III
we could persuaded every man in the United
States Army 10 become a total abstainer. but
until we can accomplish that end we must face
the conditions as they are. Experience has
proved that the lesser evil consists in permit
ting the soldiers a certain latitude within the
army posts. BY so doing make them happy
and contented, and prevent infractions of discl-
pline and assertions II is the lesser Of the two
evils, and under the existing conditions COM
mon sense demands that we choose the lesser
AS 20 the charge that 1t is wrong for the United
States TO sell liquor TO its soldiers. to permit
il to be Sold 1t is illogical There is nothing
wrong in the sale OF liquor per 1t is in the
abuse Of liquor that the evil exists. Unfortu-
nately, 1T is a condition and not theory that
confronts us and il behooves us 10 meet IL like
sensible men. II should be borne in mind that It
is impossible 10 force men TO high ideals That
must be accomplished by religion and educa-
ton. The administration needs no Endorsement
from me. 1t is a splendid administration, and
the officials who have these matters in charge
are evidently doing their duty manfully ana
courageously in the face OF the difhcultes with
which they have TO contend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
AZTEC TREASURES FOUND.
ROMANTIC STORY TOLD BY PRIEST IN MEX
leo

Hermosilio. Mex. Nov. IA remarkable story,
duly authenticated. OF the discovery OF hidden
Aztec treasures has just been reported to the gov
eminent authorities at Topic by the Rev. Pablo
Martina the parish priest Of Yesca.
The priest makes a statement. which Is con-
CURED in by several trustworthy witnesses that
a party of Americans. headed by archeologic
expert, who gave the name OF Heverick. arrived at
Yesca several weeks ago, and went from that
place TO the mountains, accompanied by three
Mexican guides. The archROlogist obtained his
bearings by means OF a chart. which is said to have
been copied from Aztec stone tablet in the Ma
tional Museum in the City OF Mexico He located
a vast in a mountain near Yescs- I'm
mense stone images stood about this chamber.
In end handsome altar, above which
burned a bright fame. supplied by natural gas from
a crevice in the wall, In chamber adjoining this
main temple found a great store of orna-
ments and utensils belonging 10 the Aztecs or
some other prehistoric
Twelve burros required 10 transport the
articles taken from the cave 10 San Bias, where
they shipped 10 San Francisco. accompanied
by the Americans, As such articles cannot be re-
moved from Mexico without the consent OF the
government. investigation is in progress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY.
GREAT INCREASE IN IMPORTS OF MAN
UFACTURERS' MATERIALS FOR
EARLY PART OF THIS YEAR.

Washington Nov. Ii (SpeciaD.-Recent reports
showing the vast increase in the exports from this
country of manufactured articles in the last year
more strongly emphasized by the showing Of
the importations OF manufacturers materials For
the first nine months of the current year the i'm
portations of such materials not merely showed a
great increase but also formed larger percentage
of the total imports than in any preceding year.
How great this increase is may be gathered from
the fact that the value of the importatons of man
ufacturers materials for similar period last year
OSO against sS25, IN n this year in
crease Of s42 131 in the present year. The per-
centage Of the imports of these materials in the
entire imports OF this country more than IS.
In 1890 the percentage only SO and their total
value but S2O6. $50.
The following table shows the total importations
OF manufacturers materials in the nine months
ending with September of each year from 1880 TO
1902 and the share which they formed of the total
imports in the nine months of each year:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15

comparison of the above figures showing the
importations of manufacturers materials with the
figures Of total imports covering the period
shows that the importation OF manufacturers ma
terals has increased with far greater rapidity than
that of other imports. The total imports of all
classes OF articles I'm the nine months ending with
September, 1890. S57 S35.2S7. and in the nine
months of 1902 1902 675 OF the total imports
rals amounted to 7296o, and all other articles
S6S. ll0321; in the nine months of 1902 manufactu
ers materials s325 IN 211. and all other arti
cles $S6.3S4. act. II will he from this that
the importation of manufacturers materials in
creased nearly 60 per cent during the period 1890
1902, while all other importations Increased only
per cent meantime
The following table shows the impOrtations OF
the principal classes of manufacturers materials
at intervals from 1890 1902 and illustrates the
growth in this class OF importatiOns. The item
Chemicals includes certain articles not classed
manufacturer materials though the large pro
portion OF articles under the title of chemicals
properly belong tho classification "'rnanufactur-
ers' materials"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
WHOLESALERS SAY PRICES ARE LOWER

DECLARE RETAILERS ARD RESPONSIBLE IF
DRESSED BEEF Is NOT CHEAPER.
The Wholesale dealers in meat said yesterday
that there had been decrease in the wholesale
price of dressed beef owing to increase in the
supply of cattle II there was no reduction in the
retail price they said it yas because the retailers
had not made "a corresponding reduction. The
wholesalers did not specify whether the reduction
had been made in the price of Texan grass fed
cattle or in corn fed cattle The price of grass fed
beef which is the cheaper grade. has been decreas-
ing for some time. The retail price of corn fed
beef had not decreased day or two ago.
1t has been asserted that the retail price of
Thanksgiving turkeys would be two cents pound
greater this year than usual. The usual price is
Is cents pound retail. George Alexander, dealer
in Washington Market. said that turkeys
scarce at the present time. and selling IS
cents a pound. He thought. however. that the
shortage was due TO the producers, who were hold
ing the fowls back for the holiday market. He be-
leved that there would be the usual supply at
Thanksgiving time, and that the price would be
is cents pound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
PARTRIDGE DISMTssEs DoWNES.
FINDS CREEDEN's Ex-wARDMAN GUILTY
OF AIDING PooLRooM.

Police Commissioner Partridge yesterday an
nounced the dismissal from the force of John H.
Downes. who formerly wardman for Captain
CTeecen. recently retired. He says in the announce
ment after relating the misconduct neglect OF duty
and disobedience he had found Downes guilty of:
Il also ind him guilty of the charge OF aiding aud
abettins one William E. Reilly in keeping and &C.
cupying the premises at No. s14 East Eighty-hrst-
st. pOoroom."
Members OF the Citizens Union went to Downes
according to the testimony ELECTED his trial. and
represented themselves Western gamblers who
had plenty OF money and wanted TO bet the
races. After some intercourse DoWnes gave to the
amateur detectives his personal card. which Oh
tained for them admittance 10 the of the
William z. Reilly Association where, they alleged
they placed bets and lost money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
OBERMAYER CHIEF CONSUL.
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN wHEELMEN
TICKET ARE ELECTED.

The counting OF the ballots OF the annual cleo
tion OF the New-York State division Of the League
of American Wheelmen completed at it's head
quarters. No. Isl Nassau-st.. last night. The re-
suit proved clean sweep Tor the regular ticket
There was much interest in the outcome. as the
independent ticket was put up for making various
changes in the league. Many wheelmen thought
the present officers slow and inactive. The
results:
$50 vice consul W. NJ Thomas. JSS secretary and
treasurer. John F. Clark, 91+.
Independent nominationsChief consul Joseph catman.
100 votes; vice consul. r. G. Belts. 1872
First Decentralization
George & Penneu 2s1: w H. Hale. 3s5 Fred $. Wells
ISL Benjamin II. Newell 1885, George E Wheeler. I3i
VIII r. Pitmln. I34; r. b. Bradley. 1O7; Charles z
Miller. III: NJ L. BridgInan, 1874.
Representatives Second Distrtct-G T. Stsbbens liz
votes; N :. Cobbgh. 1884, r. Wusff IS h p Nacrery 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
CASE OF THE CUBAN CHILDREN.
Tsr TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUxE.I

COMMISSIONER SARGENT TO INVESTIGATE MRS
TINGLEY's SCHOOL.
tsT TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l
Washington, Nov. 14.-Frank P. Sargent Com
missioner General OF Immigration. who Is now in
San Francisco will make a thorough personal in
vestigation of Mrs Tinsley's Raja Yoga school, at
Point Iona, Cal. before his return East This
will be done result of the appeal OF Mrs Ting
leys representatives from the decision Of Commits
sioner Williams. at NewYork. that eleven Cuban
children brought 20 New-YOrk on their way to the
school could not be allowed to land. AS soon as
this appeal received the Secretary of the
Treasury directed Commissioner General Sargent
to have investigation made. telegram was
received from Mr.. Sargent to-day. saying that he
would make the investigation in person. His re-
port is expected TO show whether there Is anv
foundation for the sensational Statements regard
ing the character OF the school which were made
before Commissioner Williams. Nothing will ba
done with the appeal until his report is received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
WILLIAMS WINS AGAIN IN DEBATE

williamstown. Mass. Nov. 14-williams won the
third annual debate with Wesleyan. which was
held in Jesup Hall this afternoon. Wesleyan took
the affirmative and Williams the negative of the
following proposition:
Resolved, That Congress shall enact a law under
which all corporations doing interstate business
and all corporations doing business in more than
one State shall be required to organize:
All corporations organizing under this law shall
in general enjoy such privileges. exclusive OF the
privilege 10 do a banking business, and shall be
subject such restrictions as the national banks
under the National Banking act.
The Wesleyan speakers were Stewart Freeman
Hancock Syracuse. n. Y. and John William Lang
dale. Mcdonald, Penn, and those for Williams
bert Priest Newell, Ogdensburg. N Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS CHOSEN.
WORK OF SALISBURY STEEL AND IRON COMPANY
IN HERIMER COUNTY MINE

WYNN OF SALISBURY STEEL AND IRON COMFANf
IN HERKIMER COUNTY MINE
The Salisbury Steel and Iron Company which
filed articles OF incorporation Albany on Thurs
day had stockholders meeting yesterday in this
city for organization. The directors chosen for
the FIRST year are George NJ. Bard OF Whining
ton. Del: II. L. Elklns and w. ". Hearne of
Philadelphia; William KERRY Of New-York; H. NJ
Clark. Of Boston; Victor Adams OF Little Falls
y. Y. and w. H. Switzer. OF Utica, n. Y. The
directors at their meeting elected George NJ. Bard
president: Victor Adams. vice-president; II. L.
Elkns. treasurer. and W. II. Switzer. secretary
Mr. SwItzer said last evening:
The company has an authorized capital of 81 Co.,
600 and its main office will be in Utica n. Y. 1t
lands on Oak Mountain, in the town of Salisbury,
HeTklmer County n. Y. five miles from the termi-
mai OF the lColgeVile railroad ana sixteen miles
from the main line of the New-York CentrRl'S sta
ton at Little Falls. \. Y. Surveys have been
made for the construction of a railroad from the
terminal of the Dolgeville line to the iron mines
OF the company. Development work has been in
progress the body Tor three years. under the
direction OF experienced mining engineers, TO the
traced for distance of more than $500 feet The
veins have been opened up at different points by
pits sunk from thirty to ninety feet Several thou
sand tons OF have been mined and shipped 10
blast and open hearth furnaces and IL pronounced
exceedingly high grade magnetic ore, carrying
90 per cent OF metallic iron and being low in
phosphorus and sulphur.
II is the intention of the company to install a
modern equipment of mining machinery for extern
sVe operations and to erect large reduction plants
or steel mills convenient to the property in Cen
portant part in the reduction OF the ores as the
company has secured options on water power rights
demonstrate the utility OF electric processes in the
treatment of the ores
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-15
GENERAL MoLINEUx NOT TO ACT
TO GET LEGISLATURE TO IN
DEMNIFY HIM.

General Molineux at his home. No. III Fort
Green Place Brooklyn. last evening. in talk with
a Tribune reporter regarding the report that the
State legislature might be asked to pass a relief
bill to recompense him for the money he had spent
I'm his sons defence. said that il matter that
he would refer 10 his lawyers and that. personally
he not in sympathy with any such effort as
indemnity. The general said he not expect
ing any financial relief. but he. with hundreds Of
his friends who had spoken to him on the subject
was In thorough sympathy with recent editorials
in The Tribune TO the proper administration OF
Justice in the county