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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-01
SAILORS LONG FALL.
Norwegian Fell Through Hatch and
Was Probably Fatally Injured.

Norwegian Fell Through Hatch and
Was Probably Fatally Injured.
Suffering from injuries sustained by
falling from the deck of the British
steamship Massapequa into the hold
yesterday, Charles Halvorsen, a Norwe-
gian sailor, is at the Park View SAM
tarium in serious condition. 1t is
feared that he is injured internally.
The sailor fell through an open hatch.
a distance of about twenty feet. He
was in semi conscious condition when
picked up and his back was badly in
Jured. His hand was also sprained and
he was suffering from cuts and bruises
on other parts of his body. The steam
ship is at the wharves, of the Atlantic
Coast Line. and the police ambulance
was summoned to take the injured man
to the hospital. DR.. G. H. Johnson was
called in. but the exact nature of the
injuries had not been positively deter
mined last night
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-01
ST. JOHNS NEW ORGANISE.
Officers of st. Joints Think They
Have Valuable Addition.


Mr.. George Blakely, the new organ
list of st. Johns Church, arrived in
Savannah yesterday morning from Bel
lows Fall, VT. He met number Of the
officers of the church, who were well
pleased with their selection. The most
flattering recommendations of Mr..
Blakeley have reached them, and they
believe that he will be a valuable ad-
dition to the community as we'll as to
the church.
At o'clock this afternoon, in the
Sunday school room of the church, Mr..
Blakeley will meet boys who may wish
to join the choir. An opportunity will
be afforded them to gain a knowledge
of music.
Mr.. Blakeley has original ideas of the
conduct of a vested choir, and he will
endeavor to make it as attractive as
possible for the members. One of his
plans is to give concerts, which, save
for voluntary collections, will be free
The proceeds will be devoted to the
payment of the expenses of the mem
bers of the choir while enjoying an
outing during the summer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-01
LUMBERMEN AND HO0-HOO

To Hold Meeting and Confederation
in VaIdOsta Tuesday.
The Georgia Saw Mill Association
will hold it's November meeting in VAL
dosta Tuesday. That place has been
selected because a number of the lum-
bermen of the state will be in Valdos-
ia about that time in attendance at the
state Fair. Advantage will be taken
of the expected large attendance to hold
a concentration of Hoo-Hoo at the
same time. 1t is expected that some
twenty candidates will be initiated in
the order.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-01
Car Left the Truck.

One of the Isle of Hope cars left the
track yesterday, but no damage was
done. 1t was stated by Superintendent
of Transportation Duffy that the sched-
ule on the suburban line had not been
out during the day, and that no run-off
had been reported to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
The New York Tunnel Tanrls,

year ago the Pennsylvania railroad an
nounced its purpose to construct a new ter
minal at New York at cost Of $40O00.0 600,
by tunneling the North river and erecting
a monumental station in the heart OF the
metropolis. The plan was greeted with re-
Joicings not only in New York. but In all
other parts of the country which are in
railroad communication with that city. 1t
was regarded as one of the greatest single
pieces of railroad enterprise in american
history. apart from the series of trans-con-
tinertai constructions. The year that has
lapsed since the announcements were first
made has been flied with proceedings of
which New York should be- and in large
measure Is ashamed. After preliminaries
which were devoted to the proper adjust
ment of the legal phases of the tunnel en-
terprise. the passage OF bill by the legis-
Iature granting the necessary rights ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Politics by Injunction.

A complaint few years ago was of gov
eminent by Injunction. Are We approach
ing the day when we shall have politics by
Injunction? Consider the case of Mr..
Hanna. He has repeatedly announced in
the last twelve months that he Is not a
candidate for the presidency and does not
desire to see his name figuring in that kind
OF speculation. His reasons have been plain,
and ordinarily should have been convinc
ing. Why have they not been convincing?
Some of his admirers insist on using his
name despite the expression of his wishes.
Has he a remedy short Of an injunction?
Will 1t be necessary for him to apply some
heroic remedy to restrain his more enthu-
siastic friends from dsregs riding his wishes?
1t is not altogether new question, but. as
at all times. II is very interesting one
now. Some men are born. so to speak,
with the presidential bee in their bonnets.
Others lure 1t there. Shall Mr.. Hanna have
Ii thrust into his bonnet?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
The Irish Home Rule Movement.

The spirit of reason which dominated the
proceedings at the Lafayette Theater last
night attendant upon the reception In honor
of Messrs. Davitt and Blake Irish mcm-
bers of the British parliament. is crafty
ing token of the present tendency Of the
home rule movement. There was no APP
pealing to force. no suggestion of meeting
Englands activities with resistance. The
leaders of the Irish people. 1t appears from
the addresses of the two representatives of
the Irish party in parliament. are intent
upon securing redress Of grievances
through appeal to the better instincts of
the English. Ireland is steadily being
drained of her best forces as the measures
of government. bearing hard upon the peo-
pie. cause entire families to migrate to this
country. Mr.. Davitt declared that the is
land has lost by at least 100000 600 annu-
ally in consequence of the departure of
workers for the United States during the
past fifty years. This is a staggering loss
and one which the British government may
well take into careful consideration.
The complaints of the Irish people against
England's methods are not so bitter today
as they were in the old days of coercion,
for the years have softened the harshness
of the governors of the island. Yet the ele-
ments of radical differences remain, and
according to the spokesman of the Irish
people severe hardships are endured by
them. The perennial controversy over re-
ligion continues to complicate all measures
of reform. But last nights speeches dis
close the fact that the cruelties which led
to the Fenian outbreaks are not now in
evidence and the attitude of the Irish peo-
pie has been correspondingly modified.
The establishment of an insuiar parlia-
ment remains the goal of the Irish hopes.
Mr.. Davitt last night spoke of it as a thing
practically today accomplished. His hope
is strong that with Dublin parliament in
session Ireland. freed from it's burden of
discomfort. will spring forward industriany,
morally, mentally and financially. He
charges England with attempting officially
to thwart the movement by arrestng Irish
leaders. pressmen and members of parlia-
ment, but he does not believe that this
deavor viii avail. Certainly If the Irish
people resist as stoutly during the next two
decades as they have during the two row
closed which have covered the most active
period of the so-called Irish movement, the
methods charged will not succeed in quiet
ing the agitation which seems to thrive
oppression.
The appeal to the American people Is for
sympathy of a practical kind, for funds. for
moral support. There is no question OF in
tervention The day for such folly has long
passed. The American people can only
think and act in the premises individ
ua!s. There is no doubt a very strong SEN
timent here in behalf of the Irish and
widespread hope that England will soon see
her way clear TO the adoption of more pro-
gressive, conciliatory methods toward her
subject people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
M. Cambon's goodbye.

This is NJ. Cambons parting compliment
To the United States. paid lust before SAIL
ing on Saturday for his new post of duty:
II am sorry TO leave the country. for
here have many friends. and in this coun-
try | have made more friends than in any
other 1 have visited.
What impressed me most during my
stay In the United States was the magnifi-
cent way In which the Americans receive
foreign visitors. This Is generous. pros
porous country. The development has been
wonderful. The prosperity of this country
Is of benefit not only to my country, but to
other countries.
There was time-not SO very long ago,
either-when Washington was far from en-
Joying favor In the eyes of foreign diplo-
mats. The American billet represented a
sort of exile. They preferred the older
countries and capitals. We were regarded
both new and slow. Our development
was along lines that interested but slightly,
IL at all, men trained In the school of deli
cate negotiation and stereotyped forms.
Our diplomacy was under ban Business of
that kind. It was charged. was conducted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

by us In a gruff and gross and downright
fashion that quite upset the traditions. A
phrase grew, out of the charge, and shirt
sleeves diplomacy" was coined by some wit
who had been worsted in an encounter.
Today we have other testimony than this
of the accomplished Frenchman that Amer
lea is worth the foreign diplomats while, as
it is that OF the foreign statesman, and
capt. alist, and business man. We have
entered upon career Of extraordinary &C
complishment We are exhibiting capac-
ity to use some of the best tools ever put
into the hands of men We are in closer
touch with the world at large than ever
before. A stay of few years in the coun-
try Is of value to any foreigner of observa-
ton whose interest in progress In general
touches at all important points Even the
diplomat. accustomed to leisure and pleas
ure, can afford to forego for a time the
gayeties of the old order and give atten-
ton at close range to the strenuousness of
the new.
And SO it turns out that Washington as
diplomatic post has advanced in the
estimation of the foreigner. We have
parted with NJ. Cambon, but we are receiv-
ing in his place another man of first-rate
talents. who is familiar with both the Ian
guage and the literature of the country.
In the place of the late Lord Pauncefote,
who served his country so well, we have
received a man whose friendly int crest In
America is cordially avowed, and who is
glad to be with US. And If at any time
soon we should lose the present represen-
tative OF Germany at this capital we are
assured of a successor who will continue
the cordial traditions of that post.
NJ Cambon. 1t should be mentioned, found
one of his best opportunities while here,
and improved 1t handsomely. Conspic-
uously successful as his diplomatic career
has been, no feature of it testifes more
eloquently to his talents than the part he
played in the matter Of re-esta blshing
peace between the United States and Spain.
He carried himself in those difficult nego-
tiations with a sureness of touch which
could not easily have been exeelled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Gov. Odell and 1908.

The following interesting item of news Is
taken from the New York Sun:
"A program to renominate Gov. Odel in
1894 ond if he is reelected to make MIN
candidate for the republican presidential
nomination in 1905 was told of in Wash
ingt ON By the governors friends on tues
day and reiterated by the governor friends
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday. From
this time, il was added. the energies of the
governors friends are all to be directed to
carrying out this program.
The New York politicians are. as rule,
very alert. They are likewise very close
calculators. They keep an eye particularly
on the presidency because of the great I'M
portance of the office. For nearly thirty
years beginning in 1858. the democrats OF
the state laid down the law in the national
conventions of their party. The republic
cans have not been so successful. They
have always been outvoted on such occa-
sions, although presenting the names of
men of ability and influence But, at last.
one OF their number occupies the White
House. with excellent prospects Of a nomie
nation in his own right, and they are
grooming another to succeed him.
Gov. Odell is a very good man, but 1908
Is remote. Let us suppose him giving his
state another excellent Administrations hen
reelected in 1904. and repeating his success
as an executive a third time. Still as an
aspirant for his partys presidential nomi-
nation In 1908 he would be tested in the
national convention more by his relation
to the national issues OF that year than by
his record as governor of New York And
who may now say what those issues are
likely to be? Was there ever a time when
speculation on such a score was more use
less?
The socialists are making some head
way. and by that time may be making
startling demands There are few labor
leaders moving In the direction OF introduc-
ing politics into the labor organizations
Equally active too. are certain men seek
ing to bring the veterans of the civil war
into the political field for the purpose of
forcing changes in the pension laws and
their administ ration. Ii Is an EZRA of unrest
well OF marvellous prosperity. There
are practically but two parties today. but
who may safely say what the number will
be in 1908? Or who feels sa fe in predicting
what the two old parties themselves will
represent them
These friends of Gov. Odeil are too pre-
vious by half. Carving out a political
program for 1898 is but little short of the
folly of figuring on date for the beginning
OF the millennium Not even the New
Workers should undertake so difficult job
or waste so much energy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
The Death of Mr.. Reed.

Thomas b. Reed did not lose his interest
I'm public affairs when he retired from pub
lie office. An occasional interview with
represent alive of the daily press. sharp
epigram flung at some man or measure,
and as promptly repeated as uttered, and
y signed article now and then for some
monthly publication. plainly showed that,
Jealous as a mistress as she often Is, the
law had not made entirely captive this old
master of political fence. His heart was
still in large measure in the arena where
he had once been so great force, and
which to the surprise and regret of all his
friends he had so suddenly abandoned. The
ink is still fresh, indeed, on a contribution
of his to the discussion of the leading
topic of the day, and so timed as to give
point to the suggestion that 1t was intended
as sort of informal message to Congress
by one familiar with the workings of that
body and still assured of attention there
1t is true however that when he sur
rendered his commission a member OF
the House Mr. Reed ceased materially to
influence public opinion. Such result was
inevitable in the circumstances. From that
moment he was not only a man without
official authority, but In effect a man with
out a party. He had lost touch with his old
associates and had not struck hands with
his old opponents. His wit remained keen
and biting He used 1t with all of his old
relish and skill. He praised, as before,
guardedly. and condemned unsparingly.
But he spoke now merely as an observer.
and while there was much of the old charm
left the compelling power had departed
Mr. Reeds fame will rest on his rescue
of the business OF the House of Represen-
tatives from the clutch of the obstructor.
That was a very great achievement. He
had already made himself felt IN other mat
ters He had contributed both by his
knowledge and strong character to the
framing of many good laws. He had ex-
hibited ability as debater urequaled by
any man of his generation. No one VINO
ever Witnessed a scene in the House when
the blood of members was up and every
body was full of 1.-The joy of battle can
forget the effect of the rising of that COM
handing figure on the republican side and
the immediate domination of the struggle
by him. In a cut-and-thrust he was ire
sistible Everybody went down before him.
but when he took the gavel in the Fifty
first Congress, and drove the filfbusterer
out OF the chamber and installed in his
stead and recognized the man of business,
he performed a service emitting him to
place among the great men of the nation
The country will profoundly regret Mr.
Reeds death 1t has come all too early
and as a shock. For. despite his sixty
three years. there was something about the
man that suggested youth and undimin-
ished vgor, and gave hope almost of the
century mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
The Improved Diplomatic Service.

From the New YORK Iimes
1t is not so very long since diplomatic ap-
pointments, being acquired as political
prizes, were distributed without the slight
est reference to personal and special quail
fications. The result Of this pleasing ar
rangement was that the American minister
at foreign court was adequately disabled
from doing his country good service, and
passed his term as an object of derision to
his colleagues. That time, we may hope, is
now past. Certainly during the administra-
ton OF President Mckinley. and SO far dur
ing the administration of President Roose-
welt, special fitness has been kept strictly
In view In diplomatic appointments. Thanks
doubtless, to Secretary Hay, who has served
under both administrations, and who has
the advantage of diplomatic experience
Of his own. the diplomatic service has be-
come virtually branch OF the effectively
classified civil service. The excellent ira
dition thus established 1t will be difficult for
any future administration to overthrow
We have in fact. thanks to the executive
at least for the time, the Consular and Dip
lomatic service arranged according to
merit, which we have SO long yainly de-
sired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

the approval Of the franchise by the rapid
transit commission of the greater city the
matter was taken up by the board OF alder
men. That body at first rejected the fran
fchise and then began q series OF negotia-
lions which disclosed the trumpery charac-
ter Of the objections to the tunnel scheme.
First one argument and then another was
advanced. The air became tainted with
suggestions of corruption. It was charged
that rival railroad interests were stimulaf-
ing the opposition, and also that recalci-
trant aldermen were holding out" In hope
of being financially persuaded. Now the
case Is approaching another Of the numer-
Gus crises which have marked its course
throughout the year. The railroad COM
mttee of the aldermanic body is to meet
today and according to the latest accounts
it will approve the franchise. The alder
men will be asked tomorrow to pass upon
the measure. If it is rejected tomorrow
there is danger that the great project,
which means the expenditure of many NIL
lions In wages and the evolution of an ideal
metropolitan terminal, will be set back
many seasons. The Pennsylvania corpora
ton has several other large enterprises on
hand and in contemplation on which 1t
could profitably use its surplus cash, and 1t
is unlikely to keep knocking indefinitely at
the doors of New York while these plans
wait for the opportunity of the raising OF
additional funds. The issues involved are
trivial to the point of absurdity. The OBJ
structive aldermen desire to coerce the cor
poration into agreeing not to employ non
union labor on the work and to include
hard-and-fast eight-hour clause in all con-
tracts The corporation demurs at these
stipuations, after having made many con-
cessions, and asks that the friends of labor
trust to its fairness, which is proverbiai,
and to the general eagerness of all con-
tractors to avoid labor disputes. The tun-
mel work is of a character to preclude long
hour working days in any event Ii the
aldermen tomorrow insist upon these objec-
lions In the face of the overwhelming de-
mand OF the people of New York. as ex-
pressed In petitions, that the tunnel work
be started without delay, the suspicious or
corrupt motives will acquire substance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
A Birthday Anniversary Reflection.

Why should l lend a willing ear
Unto these folk who say to me
That I grow older, year by year,
And should affect more dignity?
'Tis hard to teach old dogs new tricks
Then shall strive for sprightly glee,
Because it serves in mind to fix
Mans great superiority.
Now, Natures plan is plain to see;
Laughs are the flowers Of life. forsooth;
'Twould be sorry bush or tree
That blossomed only in it's youth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Well Euuipped,

Don't you think this country has great
future before it?''
Young man. answered the statesman
who affects a ponderous manner of ex-
preston, Il have given the subject deep
thought. And l have come to the con-
clusion, after unbiased consideration from
every possible point Of view, that this
countrys supply of future is practically in
exhauStible.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
SHOOTING STARS.
Merely Precautionary.

you succeeded in life in spite of the fact
that you did not give much attention to
study during your youth.
'Tes," answered Mr.. Cumrox. But that
doesn't prove that education isn't good
thing. l was SO much afraid that people
would make fun of my spelling that l was
compelled to hustle and get rich in self
defense"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
BUSY.

There's no use O. talkin'," said Mrs.
Corntossel this thing o. bein' a congress-
man must mean some might hard work"
II don't see why"
"Jes' think of 1t! A congressman packs
up an moves to Washington. an he doesn't
no more'n get settled than along comes
vacation an he's got to pack up an move
home again."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
A Practical Consideration

"a flying machine" said the inventor.
must not be too heavy"
"Of course not" answered his business
manager. III it weighs too much the cost
OF railway transportation will eat up all
the profits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

Mascagni had 200 police guard him In
New York, because he feared that his enc
mics might do him injury. The eminent
composer will go home firm in the belief
that the banditti of the Apenlines are COM
parativeIy mild and easily managed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
or waste so much energy.

The publishers OF Mr.. Roosevelt's writ
ings viii observe with satisfaction that
whatever may be said by hostile critics OF
the sentiment. the style Off his message is
calculated 10 inspire conf&ence in his lit
erarN ability
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Explained.

Some folk there be who cannot drop
Prolixity with pen and ink;
IT'S plain they never think to stop
Because they do not stop to think.
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Spains minister of marine advocates the
rest Grafton of the navy. Naturally the i'm
portance of the minister of marines position
would be materially enhanced by such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

If Mr.. Carter Harrison should absolutely
cease TO run for the Office of mayor a great
many Chicagoans would feel like moving
away, because It did not seem like the
same old place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

Popular attention is now focused on
those two necessities of life, coal and
Christmas presents
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49,

All MIR. German needs to do IS to prevent
friends from saying something indiscreet.
Personally he is entirely reliable in this
rssnact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

The trusts are sufficiently powerful to be
dangerous If aroused. and there is appar-
emily some disposition to employ kindness
rather than coercion.