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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
SMALL RURAL LIBRARIES.

Mr.. Carnegie Took Care of About
Forty Yesterday and Gave Albany,
\. ", $4,000.
New York. March 13. Andrew Car
negie was the chief guest and principal
speaker this evening at the seventh
annual dinner of the New York Library
Club.
Mr.. Carnegie, on the subject of libra
ries for rural communities, said:
Il have been much gratified by the
many aDplicati tons of small communi-
ties in the West for libraries. And in
this connection l will say that as I
knew l would have the pleasure of
dining here tonight, felt 1 ought 20
do something to deserve that pleasure.
/ have dealt with about forty of these
applications to-day, and am glad to
say that in all except perhaps two
cases. l have seen my way to grant
them
After the dinner Mr.. Carnegie was
asked for a list of the libraries he had
endowed to-day, but he said he was
unable to give II. He said, however.
that the application for a library for
Albany n. Y, was one of them and
he thought the amount he had given
WAS $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
ECUADOR WILL ACT RIGHT.
Will BE No Denial of Justice I,
Americans, Says senior Cnrbo

Washington. March 13.-Senor Carlo.
the Ecuador minister, called at the
State Department to-day and had q
long conversation with Dr. Hill. the
acting secretary of state, respecting
the several questions that have arisen
of late connected with the development
of American interests in Ecuador. 1t
is understood that these are matters
of small consequence and are likely to
be of easy adjustment, though some
time may be occupied in so doing. The
United States government has been as
sured that there will be no denial of
justice to Americans in Ecuador.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
NEW LINES FROM SPAIN.
Latter Country Proposes to supply
MeSicO's Trade.

City of Mexico. March 1S.-Advices
from Spain state that arrangements
are being made to establish two new
lines of steamers between Spanish and
Mexican Gulf ports. The promoters
of the respective lines say that Spain
can furnish cloths of Catalan manu-
facture, preserved meats and fish, olive
oil. dried fruits and Spanish specialties
cheaper than any other country, and
efforts will be made to secure this
trade. The Spanish colony in Mexico
is the most numerous Of all foreign
colonies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
NATIVES CAN READ AND WRITE.
Majority of Christianizcd FiIipinos
Not IIIiterate.

Washington, March 19.-David p
Barrows was before the Senate Com
mittee on Philippines to-day. In an
swer to a question by Mr.. Carnack
MIR. Barrows said that a majority OF
the adult Christianized element in the
islands could read and write. His
observation had been that the Filipino
is the only agriculturalist, the Chinese
population not working much in the
sun.
He did not think that white men
could he induced 70 do the manual and
plantation labor of the islands. There
was no danger to feared, he said. from
the impor ton Of Filipino laber to
this country.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
JURY SECURED FOR WILCOX.
Taking of Evidence to Begin ut
Elizabeth City To-day.

Elizabeth City, N. c., March 49,
The court which will try young Wilcox
on a charge of numbering Nellie Crop
sey, whose body was found in the riv-
er after weeks of fruitless search in
this vicinity and throughout North
Carolina, sat all the afternoon and
into the night in an effort to get an
unbiased and impartial jury.
At $50 O'clock tonight the jury was
completed and empanelled. There
were twenty peremptory challenges by
the defendant and three by the state.
Seven uninterrupted hours were given
to the election of the jury. Evidence
will begin tomorrow morning. The
courtroom was crowded to suffocation
throughout the process of selecting a
iurV.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
LORD PAUNcEFoTE AT BILTMoRE.
British Ambassador Seeking Keller
From Asthma.

Ashevine, N. c., March 1S.-Lord
Pauncefote arrived here last night and
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
vanderbilt at their Biltmore home.
Lord Pauncefote IS suffering from an
attack of asthma. and 1t is thought
that his visit will be Of benefit to his
health.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
WANT UNION RECOGNIZED.
Deputy MarshnIs Arrest Miners Or
nnnizers Mt RriatnI Tam

Deputy MarshnIs Arrest Miners Or
ganizers at Bristol, Tenn.
Bristol, Tenn, March 13.-About 400
miners struck at noon at the coal
mines of the Virginia Coal, Iron and
Coke Company because they demand
recognition of the union. A posse of
deputy marshals brought to Bristol
William Weber and John Haddow,
organizers of the miners union. They
claim to be from Pennsylvania, and
it is stated they came to this section
to organize the miners. They were ar
rested on the charge of interfering
with the federal courts receivers of
the Virginia Coal Iron and Coke Com
pany. The men will be taken to
Lynchburg. They decline to talk
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
TEN MONTHS IN CONVENTION.
And virginia Convention Has Just
Begun on Suffrage Problem.

Dts" O-A
Richmond, Va, March 13.-The Con-
stitutional Convention to-day began
the tenth month of its existence. 1t
is hard at work now solving the most
difficult matter which has yet occu-
pied it's attention, that regarding sufT-
rage.
The convention adjourned early and
the Democratic conference met at
once. 1t heard speeches from many
members and rejected the Turnbuli
substitute for the Glass suffrage plan.
This makes twice the conference has
defeated plans containing any form Of
property qualification. 1t has also vot-
ed down heretofore Mr.. Barbour's
straight grandfather plan, and yester-
day rejected the permanent under
standing principle.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
NO PENSIONS FOR vIRGiNIANs.
Gov. Montague Vetoes the Bill BE-
cause of Its Many Defects.


cause of Its Many Defects.
Richmond. Va, March 13.-Gov.
Montague to-day vetoed the joint as
4sembly resolution appropriating $500, :
900 for pensions for Confederate vet
Grams, on constitutional and technical
grounds.
His message says in part:
THE justice and expediency of pen
sions are not involved. All are agreed
that the state should do its utmost
to aid the needy and deserving vet
Grams, but all must concede that the
needy and deserving alone should be
the recipients of the money appropriate
ed. The present law is far from salts
factory, resulting in irregularities and
injustice which should not be possible
under any future pension legisla tion."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
NOT A GREENE AND GAYNoR CASE
Gov. OdeH Authorizes Extradition
of Man Wanted in Tennessee

Albany, N. Y, March 13.-Gov. Odell
to-day authorized the extradition of
Charles A. Cochran. wanted in Nash
vile, Tenn, on the charge of larceny.
lie is accused of having defrauded the
Union Bank and Trust Company of
mat state through papers of the Amer
lean Hardware Company, of which ne
was president, discounted by the bank.
his attorney asked for an adjournment
IN order to give his client an oppor-
unity to show that he was not a fugl-
i've from justice. The Governor de-
cided that the issue of Cockran's guilt
or innocence could not be tried before
MIN and that as the papers were in
regular form he would grant the requi-
sition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
Mr.. BIodgett Is Confirmed.

Washington. March 13.-The Senate
Today confirmed the following nomina-
Fostmasters-Georgia E. F. Blod-
gett, Atlanta.
p Iennessee-G. 7. Taylor, Union City;
~. A. Patton, South Pittsburg: r. S
crown. Murfreesboro; P. J. Clarke,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
Negro student Won Prize.

Hamilton. N Y. March BIN the
Rowlands prize Grafton contest, in
which six seniors of Colgate University
took part, Samuel H. Archer Of Peters,
burg. Va, won the prize of $40, this
evening. Archer is a negro.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
The Great Charity Bazaar

will be held tomorrow for the benefit
Of the Ladies Working Circle of Grace
Methodist Church.
Luncheon will be served on the bal
cony at noon and refreshments from II
a. m. to 6p. m.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
MaIeott and jackson Fight a draw.

Baltimore, March 13.-Joe Walcott
and Young Peter Jackson" fought ten
rounds to a draw here Tonight before
the Eureka Athletic Club. 1t was one
of the fiercest battles ever seen here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
NOMINATIONS TO THE SENATE.
resident Names Hardy c. Fryer a
BIakeIey's Postmaster.

BIakeIey's Postmaster.
Washington, March 13.-The Presi-
dent to-day sent the following nomina-
tons to the Senate:
United States Marshals-Morgan
treat, Eastern district of Virginia; S.
B. Allen, Western district of Virginia.
Postmasters:
Iennessee-Eli A. Warren, Bristol
Alabama--William w. Millikin, Dot
han
Georgia-Hardy C. Fryer, Blakeley.
,Mississippi-Lizzie Baldwin, Canton;
Mary Truly, Fahette.
louisiana. w Mcfarland, Homer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
FORBES WON AT CHICAGO.
Did Kid Goodwin in six Rounds
With Left Jabs.

Chicago. March 13.-The best that
Harry Forbes, the bantam weight
champion, could do with Kid Good
man of Boston tonight at the Pyra-
mid Club. was to gain the decision
after six rounds of clever fighting
Forbes was handicapped by a bad
right hand which he broke two weeks
ago in st. Louis, and he won the fight
with left jabs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14

Washington. March 13.-The follow
,ns tourth-class postofiices will be adj
, ,aheed to the presidential class April
Aalaoama-Sylacauga and Woodlawn.
Neorgia-Decatur and Vienna.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14

London, March 13.-Private cable
messages received here by friends of
Cecil Rhodes lead to the belief that
there is. but slight hope for his recov-
cry. II
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 81 c per yard

A fine sheer quality of white IN
Ola LAWN, well worth 1212c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
*For $3.50
MORE

WOMEN'S MORE DRESS
SKIRTS, with new serpentine
fiounce, fiounce finished top and
bottom, with stitched bands of Peau
de Sole, full width, graceful hang
ing, extremely light weight, and I'M
lined skirt. A big bargain at the
present selling price, $3.50; marked
special for Friday $12.50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For S1.85

BOYS NEW STYLE NORFOLK
BLOUSE 3-PIECE SUITS. strictly
all wool, serviceable material, big
assortment of elegant patterns, we'll
lined ,sewed throughout with silk:
clothiers would consider them bar
gains at $500. Marked for Friday
at $1.S5.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
*For $1,000
IE SPRING

MEMS NEW STYLE SPRING
SUITS, elegant variety of patterns,
strictly all wool, of durable mate
rial, we'll lined, horn buttons,
hand-felled collar, 4-button sack
coat, perfect fitting, our regular $12
Suits. We mark all our clothing
less than regular clothing stores.
Marked special for Friday $40.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14

Banks Sell to Government and Re.
duce Their Circulation.

Washington, March 13.-Secretary
Shaw has under consideration the
question of disseminating the purchase
of government bonds for the sinking
fund. The present high price of bonds
is an inducemeat for banks to sell
those they have on deposit with the
government and reduce their circula-
ton. This, the Secretary thinks, is to
be regretted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 1Oc

Large size Browney Lunch Box,
with strap and cover. Regular
price 19c; sale price 10c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For $500

MIRRORS, 1Sx4O, genuine French
bevel mirrors, in rich golden oak,
6-inch frame, beauty. Regular
price $3.50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For $1.OO

The UNIVERSAL Food Chopper
chops raw or cooked meat. vege-
tables, and fruit without MASKING
them. 1t does away with the bowl
and knife altogether. Regular price
$3.50; sale price $1.00.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For S3.48

LES.-BAKER'S Adjustable
Bedside Tables, black enamel, gold
en- oak tops; suitable for sick room
or office; makes a fine card or dom
inc table. Regular price $4.25.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14

Choice of all LINEN COLLARS,
now selling at 1Oc. Apply; all the
very latest styles in standing and
rundown; only six sold to one
customer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
*For 7c

*For 7c
Choice of all LINEN COLLARS,
now selling at 10c, Apply; all the
very latest styles in standing and
turn-down; only six sold to one
customer.
*For DC
Boys strictly all-wool GOLF
CAPS. made of the finest material,
silk lined, and all new spring
styles; actually worth soc.
*For &c
Mems 10c HANDKERCHIEFS,
i nplain white and colored borders,
H. u and 1-inch hem, full sizes,
good quality, equal to other stores
15c kind; marked special &c.
*For $1.19
CHIFFON HATS in pinks, blues,
black and white, in all the latest
shapes; other milliners ask $1.75 to
81 for same kind. Marked special
$1.19.
For 3oc
Rolling Sailors, Jap braid. in all
colors; others ask 75c. Marked spe-
cial 39c.
For 48c
Large Flats, in natural colors,
white and red, for children. Others
ask csc, marked special for 4Sc.
For Csc
BABY NULL BONNETS, en-
broidered all over, embroidered ruff
fie, wide strings; regular price 4Sc.
For $1.35
Infants Nainsook and Cambria
Short Dresses, yoke hemstitched,
lace and embroidery inserting,
skirt hemstitched, neck and sleeves
finished with dainty edge. Regu-
lar price $500.
*For $1.95
Women's Cambria Petticoats, full
width, dust ruffie, trimmed with
Point de Paris lace, lace inserting,
fine embroidery inches deep. three
cluster tucks. Good value at $29S;
marked special for Friday $1.95.
For 25c
WOMEN'S SUMMER CORSETS,
well bound, finished with a neat
lace. Good value at 39c, all sizes,
Is to 80; marked for Friday 25c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 12Hc per yard

Manufacturers REMNANTS of
white mercerized Madras, white
lace stripe lawn, white dotted
Swisses and white Dimities, to
10-yard lengths, worth up to 35c.
yard, none worth less than zoe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
*For pc

Boys strictly all-wool GOLF
CAPS. made of the finest material,
silk lined, and all new spring
styles; actually worth soc.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 48c

Large Flats, in natural oolors
white and red, for children. Others
ask csc, marked special for 4Sc-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
*For 19c
*For $2.95

WOMEN's JAP SILK GIBSON
WAISTS, fitted waist lining, tucked
all over, back and front; new style
sleeve and cuffs; finished with
straps and crocheted buttons; co,ors
pink, blue, black and white. Good
value at IS. Marked special for FRI
day $2.95.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For $1.35

Infants Nainsook and Cambria
Short Dresses, yoke hemstitched,
lace and embroidery inserting,
skirt hemstitched, neck and sleeves
finished with dainty edge. Regu-
lar price $500.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
*For $1.19

CHIFFON HATS, in pinks, blues
black and white, in all the --latest
shapes; other milliners ask $1.75 tC
81 for same kind. Marked specia
$1.19.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 45c

BOYS, COLORED LAWN
BLOUSES, former price S5c, 81 and
$1.25, to close, sizes to 10, elegant
patterns strictly fast color. deep
sailor collar, ruffied or plain front,
turnover or plain cuffs; marked
down for Friday to 45c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 25c

Galvanized Foot Tub, medium size
and extra strong. Regular price
35c; sale price 25c.
*F'or &c
Block Japanned half-covered Dust
Pans, regular 15c kind; sale price
cents.
For 7c
German Paper Brush and Comb
Rack, delft and floral decorations.
Regular price 10c; sale price &c.
*For &c
Large bunch of fine Roses, Lilies
of the Valley, Daisies and Lilacs,
with foliage, good value at 25c. and
Soc; other stores will charge you
that price for same quality. our
price &c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 35c

BABY NULL BONNETS, EN-
broidered all over, embroidered ruff
fie, wide strings; regular price 4Sc.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
For 3oc

Rolling Sailors, Jap braid, in all
colors; others ask 75c. Marked spe-
cial soc.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14

women's SILK AUTOMOBILE
TIES, in all colors, solid and fancy
edges. Special Friday 25c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-03-14
*For 7c

Mems 1Oc HANDKERCHIEFs.
nplain white and colored borders.
Il, u and 1-inch hem. full sizes,
good quality, equal to other stores
15c kind; marked special &c.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-11
C. q s. RAILROAD DEFEATED.
Lose Lands on the South Fork Of the
Platte,

Denver. April s.-A decision given
by the Supreme Court yesterday morn
ing probably vii cause the abandon
mcnt OF the scheme of the Colorado "
Southern Railroad Company to build II
short line to Cripple Creek. In the
case OF the Denver Power and Irriga-
tion Company against the railroad.
Judge Gabbert held that the railroad
had no right to hold the land. and re-
versed the decision of the District
Court. which held that the power and
irrigation company had no right so
condemn the land held by the railroad.
The Denver Power and Irrigat ton
Company. which was victorious in yes
terdny's suit, acquired by purchase
and by filing large tract of land on
the south fork of the Platte. The dam
which 1t was intended to build nj a
cost of S3.oOO.OOO was to provide water
power. which II was intended to use TO
generate electricity to supply Denver
factories with power. The company
now holds Il franchise from the City
Council permitting 1t to string wires
IN the city of Denver for the transmits
sion of Its power.
Judge Gabbert said that the case
would be remanded without prejudice
and II would be in the same position ns
If there had been no trial The case
may now he heard in the Court of Ap-
peals If II is desired TO push it farther.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-11

through n side window and began op.r-
ations OH the time lock on the big
vault. They bored three holes In the
door and put In three charges Of dyna.
mite. The door was blown from the
hinges. and desks and counters knock
cd down nnd the front door and win.
dows w.rc shattered. II Il n mystery
how the men escaped without personal
Injury. as the explosions were all very
heavy. Afi-r getting through the out
cr door. the burglars began work ON
the strong box. In which the currency
WIS kept. This was opened by nitro
glyccrinc and all the money taken.
Three silver dollars were dropped by
the men when they Were making their
escape.
Several citizens attempted to follow
the burglars. hut the men We're soon
lost In darkness. Marshal W. II. Sig
afoos OF Fowler notified all surround
Ing stations OF the robbery and asked
the officers to watch for the fueitivcs.
Then he organized n posse and started
out to search for the men.
Among the officers notified was Dep.
ity Sheriff Thomas OF Nepesta. He
Immediately armed himself with rife
and met the Santa Fc train.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-11

this old and still strong regard. shs
stretched out her hands after him In
a sudden impulse that was dead almost
as soon as IL Was born.
-0h. Jack, forgiye-retnrn'"
II was but whisper. and as the
music had struck up again. he heard
IL not.
Her arms dropped to her sides. for
Jack had passed out of sight. And
Fedora. who was after all only MO-
man. with wOman's weakness. sighed
deeply as she said:
''Yes. il is best-I could never be
happy again away from this bright
existence. for which ! was ftted by
nature. lie will perhaps Ind one more
worthy. We must forget-as he says.
bury the past forever. Poor old Jack
heaven be kind to you. and heaven
be mercifui TO such a weak girl "a
Fedora Thorpe.'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-11
A MAN OF INTUITION.

ts,sssmsst Of small sass of Messy
sa Good Advaat.se
.'I had lust come back to tho store
from my lunch one day" said tho mer-
chant. as burginr-proof safes were un-
der discussion. when middie-nsed
man with n hard-up look entered my
private Office after me. The object OF
his call was to strike me for half
dollar. and I am surprised yet that
didn't Mt once turn him down. ! guess
Il was because he had the look OF
f,rrt- class mechanic out of Job. and
because trade was rushing with me. To
acccde to his request had to open my
big safe, and rs I handed him two
quarters he thanked me and added:
Excuse me. sir. but Isn't that safe OF
YOURS too dead easy How do you
m.anr I asked. why. It's four
number combination. but you have It
set only on two. think l could open
1, in a couple OF mlnutes.' II you can
ri give you So I said. feeling little
nettled at his disparagement. l shut
and locked the door and stood back
for him. and in less than forty seconds
he had swung II open. I told you It
was dead easy he said. without n
smile. But how did you get on to the
combination oh. it's intuition. l
guess. Better call in man and have
the lock set on four numbers. 1t could
be opened then. but 1t might take an
hour or two. Thanks again. and good
day. didn't let the grass grow un-
der my feet" continued the merchant.
"and from that day on carried heap
less money in the safe. The man might
have been n mechanic. but somehow
I've always had the idea that he was
n safe-cracker. and that made good
investment when | handed over that
$3.50. He might have got $1,000 that
night as easy as rolling of log
Detroit Free Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-04-11
CHAPTER W.
Tempting Fate.

The birds in the hedges were greet
ing the frst peep OF dawn ON that fatal
May morning when four wheeler
rolled along an obscure road lying out
side of London far beyond the borders
of 81. Johns Wood. In the vehicle
were Jack oysrton and his dearest
friend. Donald MeGresor.
IL had been apparently a rare stroke
OF luck that threw him in the way OF
tho Scottish ex-soidler within an
hour after rushing from the house
that sheltered Fedora When he heard
Jacks story his honest heart was all
ssIow with sympathy and righteous
indignation.
Besides the old martial spirit was
awakened. and he Immediately took
the whole matter In hand. so tha, from
the hour when his striking personality
was injected into the game oysrton
hardly dared breathe without his
august permission.
Presently they drew up and the
driver announced the fact OF their ar
rival.
They aiishted. and after short
walk reached large opening or
glade
A more ideal place for the peculiar
business about to cnsross their attcn-
ton could not very well have been
found-Natnrc seems to supply tho
opportunity when man desires to en-
gage In any extraordinary feat
Voices announced the arrival OF the
other party. and presently they
hustled upon the scene. three in num-
Der. I.ivermorc. his sreond-whom tho
McGrcsor seemed to know very well.
since he shook hands heartily with tho
military looking scntleman-and n
surgeon.
ITO be eontinucd.)