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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
ONE MINUTE Couch Cure
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OBITUARY.
Capt. Patrick Cooper.

Capt Patrick Cooper. recently Mas
ter of the United States Transport
Kearney and we'll known in Savannah,
died in the Providence Hospital in
Washington Saturday after a short
illness.
Capt Cooper was in Savannah
with his vessel few weeks ago on
week ago ne was taken i'll in Washing
ton and was removed to the Provi-
dence Hospital where he died.
Capt. Cooper was native of Ireland.
He had no relatives in this country
and for awhile the authorities in
Washington were at a loss to know
what to do with his remains His
mother in Belfast was cabled the news
of her sons death and she at once
cabled Capt. E. B. Fitzgerald in this
city who was a friend of Capt. Cooper,
to take charge of the funeral arrange
ments. Capt. Fitzgerald communicated
with the authorities in Washingto
directing that the remains be placed
in a receiving vault until Mrs. Cooper's
arrival in this country. A cablegram
was received during the day stating
that she had already sailed for New
York
capt. cooper was to return to ireland
in short time and afterward expect
ed to settle on a large place which
he owned in California. He was a
member of Forest City Harbor of Mas
| ters and Pilots of Savannah, which
he joined during the Spanish Ameri-
can war when he was an officer on
the transport Minnewaska He was a
young man of fine physique and on his
recent trip to Savannah was a pic
lure of health Cant M TTcina
wired the head of the Masters and
Pilots Association in Washington to
look after any necessary arrangements
for Capt. Cooper's burial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
The Latte William Armitare.

The funeral of the late VIM. Armi-
tage, who died in this city Sunday,
took place at Blackshear yesterday
morning. Mr.. Armitage was a well
known builder and up to a short time
ago had been in charge of a large con-
tract at Fort Fremont, Hilton Head
S. c. His health had not been good
for some time and he came to Savan-
nah for treatment His home vas in
Blacksheer, where he had considerable
property interests. being owner of the
Armitage Block. He married a daugh-
ter of the late DR.. Darling of Black
shear and leaves a son and daughter,
his wife having died some years ago
Mr.. Armitage was an Englishman and
was a member of the Victoria Society
of Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
Little Child Passed Away.

Little Horace, the 2-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. John A Gallaher, died
suddenly yesterday afternoon at 8
O'Clock at the family home, No. II
Henry street, east.
Only a short illness preceded the lit
tie fellows death, which comes as a
deep bereavement to his parents. While
the child had been in i'll health for
some time he was on the street yes
terday until short time before his
death.
Horace was the idol of the home, and
in their loss his parents have the SYM
pathy of hosts of friends. Mrs. Gala
her is in Colorado for her health and
to her the unexpected news of her
child's death Will be a shock that
friends will Tighten with their tender
est sympathy. The funeral will take
place this morning at 10 O'Clock from
the family residence.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
SOLDIERS GO TO LANsFoRD.
Needed There to Protect Non-Union
Men From Strikers.

Tamaqua, Ga, Aug. 25.-It was
learned tonight that portion of the
First Battalion of the Twelfth Regi-
ment, stationed here, will be moved
into Lansford at daybreak tomorrow
to protect non-union men on their way
to work.
This evening, Joseph King, a nom
union man, went to Lansford and
swore out a warrant for the arrest of
a dozen strikers, who, he alleges, threw
a lariat over him while he was on
his way to work to-day and held him
a prisoner until he was rescued by the
coal and iron police. With one ex-
ueption all the men arrested were
foreigners.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
Sore
Red Rough Hands Itching Palms
and Painful Finger Ends.

SOAK the hands on retiring
IN a strong, hot, creamy lather
of CUTICURA SOAP. Dry, and
anoint freely with CUTICURA
OINTMENT, the great skin
cure and purest of emollients.
Wear, during the night, old, loose
kid gloves, with the finger ends
cut off and air holes cot in the
palms. For red, rough, chapped
hands, dry, fissured, itching,
feverish palms, with shapeless
nails and painful finger ends, this
treatment Is simply wonderful.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
THE CITIES OF THE STATE.
Legislature to Restore Status of
Ohio Municipalities.

Columbus. o., Aug. 25.-The Ohio
Legislature convened to-day in extra
ordinary session to enact laws to pro-
vide for the government of municipal
tiles and to restore lost Jurisdiction
to the Supreme Court, these matters
having been rendered chaotic by the
action of that court during the early
summer.
The municipal code bill prepared I'M
der the direction of Gov. Nash was not
introduced this afternoon, but 1t is ex-
pected that it will be presented at the
opening of the session tomorrow, both
branches having adjourned after the
reading of the Governors message I'M
til tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
TWO MEN WE'RE KILLED.
Desperate Fight Winged in OusIey
County, Ky.

London, KY, Aug. ga report
comes from Ousley county of fight
in which Jesse Nealy and a man named
Allen were killed and FIVE men and
one woman wounded There were no
witnesses except those engaged in the
fight, and they refused to give any de-
tails, except the foregoing.
man named Sparks, was found
dead near Burning Springs, Clay coun-
ty, with a bullet hole through his head.
A few months ago Squire Mcdaniel
was killed in Clay county, and Sparks
was arrested and charged with the
murder AT his trial he was acquitted
The friends of Mcdaniel were dis
pleased with the verdict, and the sup
position is that the killing of Sparks
was to avenge the murder of Mcdaniel.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
TERRY FIXED IN PURPOSE.
Determined TO Resign Portfolio in
PaIma's Cabinet

Havana, Aug. 25.-Emilio Terry who
presented his resignation as secretary
of agriculture a week ago to-day. has
decided not to reconsider his action
and will sail for Paris next Monday.
Fernando de Cairo, a rich planter.
is strongly recommended for the posi-
ton vacated by Senior Terry. AL
though Senior de Castro was opposed to
President Palma in the presidential
campaign, he has many friends among
the government officials, and he has
been most popular with the people
since Havana was blockaded by an
American fleet during the war with
Spain. As civil governor of the city,
he spent thousands of dollars to allie
viate the sufferings of it's inhabitants
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
Early Morning shooting,

A series of shots in the vicinity of
a disorderly house on the western end
Of Park avenue attracted considerable
attention at o'clock this morning
when they were fired. A pair of early
morning roysterers attempted to break
in the house and the woman fred at
them. The police made a thorough in
vestigation, but no arrests.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
Mrs Jane CrIbb, waycro..

waycross, Ca. Aug. 25.--Mrs. Jane
Crib. one OF the oldest residents Of
Ware county. died at her home In
Waresboro last Friday. The interment
occurred Saturday IN the cemetery at
Waresboro. Mrs. Crib was known
by every one in the Waresboro neigh
bOrhoOd az Aunt Jane" She leaves
a large number Of relatives IN Ware
county
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
SAM SMALL COLLAPSED.
After Few IncOherent Remarks He
Had to BE Led Away,

Brattleboro, VT. Aug. 25.-The most
sensational incident in the present
state campaign thus far occurred here
tonight when a rally in the interest
of 2. w. Clement, high license and To-
cal option candidate for Governor,
came abruptly to an end by reason of
the collapse of Rev. Samuel Small, the
chief speaker.
The rally opened in the usual style
and Rev. Mr.. Small was introduced.
He made incoherent remarks, and was
led from the platform, collapsing as he
reached the floor. At a, late hour ply
sicians could not make any explicit
explanation of Mr.. Small's condition.
He spoke at a Clement rally in Put
ney this afternoon and arrived here at
1880, going at once to the Auditorium
to deliver an address.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
Mrs. II. NJ. Lanier, Barlow, Fla.

Barlow, Fla. Aug. 25.-This entire
community was shocked Saturday
night by the sad death of Mrs. H. NJ.
Lanier, one of the best Christian wo-
men in Barlow. Mrs. Lanier was the
wife Of Fl. NJ Lanier, an old resident.
Mrs. Lanier was faithful and zeal
Gus member of the Methodist Church.
She was the mother of five children,
three of whom survive her. They are
Oakley T. and Johnnie M. Lanier and
Mrs. Lynda Belle Pierce.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
FOR THE MAN SHE LOVED.
Miss Lothian Gave Up Promising
Musical Career.

New York, Aug 25.-Giving up a
musical career for the sake of the
man she loves, Miss Dorothy May
Lothian, a wealthy girl, of Chicago,
hurried to this city and was married
to-day at the Little Church Around
the Corner" to Aaron Cromelin, who
had come to New York from Berlin
to take her to his home there.
Miss Lothian has spent several years
in Berlin, studying the violin. She
left there last June. intending to re-
turn. Cromelin, however, sailed for
New York and appealed to her to come
here to him.
Accompanied by her mother. Mrs.
Lothian-Lyke, Miss Lothian arrived in
this city this morning. Miss Lothian
agreed to marry at once, and the moth
err gave her consent.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
HOT POLITICS IN COFFEE.
POpuIists Registering Many Negroes
at Night.

Douglas, Ga, Aug. 25.-Politics is
waxing warm in Coffee county. A
prominent Democrat made the charge
to-day to a Morning News reporter
that the Populists were slipping out
the registration books at night going
to the various public works and reg
istering negroes unfortunately. and
requested that publicity be given to
the report in order that Democrats
might checkmate all such scheming.
This is billed for the hottest cam
paign ever waged in Coffee, each side
is making desperate efforts to win.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
John c. BuiIitt, Lawyer.

Philadelphia, Aug. 25.-John C. Bull
lit, prominent lawyer, who for many
yeasr was closely identified with pub
lie affairs. died to-day of apoplexy at
his summer home in Paoli, near here
HI was rs years of age and had been
III only a week. Mr.. Bullitt was a ma
tive Of Jefferson county, Kentucky
He was counsel for Gen. Fitzjohn Por-
ter in the memorable trial that was
held at West Point
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
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BLACK BRUTE Is LYNCHED.
Ravisher of Mrs. viii Smith Pays
the Usual Penalty.

the tsuaA fenUIE.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 25.-Tom Jones,
the negro who outraged Mrs. Will
Smith, near Seven Springs, on Friday,
has been lynched. He was caught by
a posse of three, taken to Mrs. Smiths
house and identified. He confessed
his crime and gave up a razor he had
stolen from his victims husband.
He was put in a barn to await the
arrival of the sheriff, but ten men,
disguised as negroes, came from the
woods and demanded him. officer
Walker refused to give him up, and
was shot in the neck. The men bat
tered down the door, put Jones on a
tram car ran it into the woods, bound
him to a log and fired a volley OF
shot into him. He was not killed al
the first fire and another volley end
ed his misery.
Buttons and pieces of cloth were
taken as souvenirs from his body. His
victim will live, but is horribly dis
figured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26

Kingston, jamaica. Aug. 25.-special
"a lces received here from London say
there iH every probability that the
E,dfed Fruit Company 0f New Orr
leafs and Boston Elder Dempsi.sr A
70. ~ Liverpool and the Fyf..a ~
Aberdeen viii combine their fruit M
tefffff,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
CHILD GIVEN TO FATHER.
Isham Williams Wins In Contest
with His Wife.

Douglas, Ga, Aug. 25.-In the habeas
corpus case of Mrs. William against
her husband, Isham Williams, for the
recovery of her two-year old son.
Judge Young to-day rendered judg-
ment in favor of the father, I. Will
Jams. This afternoon Mayor Mcdonald
fined Isham Williams $25, and costs or
thirty days for his little scrap of Sat-
urdaY
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
FUSION PLAN IN NEVADA.
Democrats and siIverites TO Nomi-
nate State Ticket.

Reno, New, Aug. 25.-The Silver
party and the Democratic party of Me-
vada will meet in separate conventions
tomorrow to nominate a congressman
and a full state ticket. The delegates
of both conventions are already here
and the questions of fusion and the
distribution Of the offices is being dis
cussed.
1t was stated this afternoon that the
Democrats would nominate John
Sparks, a gold Democrat for Governor,
and the Silver party convention would
endorse him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
STORE DESTROYED BY FIRE.
building aud stock of ". l.. Bowling
Totally Consumed.

Live Oak, Fla. Aug. 25.-At 70
O'Clock last night the mercantile es-
adjustment Of X. l.. Bowling. o. Pea
cook Fla. was destroyed BY fire. The
loes is from s. 900 10 $1,000, with IN
e,,rance Of So 900. This Joss falls heavy
~ M. Bowling An ~ his store aDa
eaw-lnui books we're deetroyeo
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
FOR STATE LEGISLATION.
Commissioners i'm Conference Elect
Officers for the Year.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 25.-The COM
missioners for legislation in the United
States at the opening Of the twelfth
national conference here to-day elected
the following officers:
President, E. NJ. Eaton. of Provi-
qence, r. l.; President, r. w.
williams, of Tallahassee, Fla; Sec
rotary, Albert z. Hensel of New York;
assistant secretary and treasurer, j.
MOSS Ives, of Danbury, Conn.
Inc annual address, reviewing the
work of the conference, was read by
PRESIDENT Eaton. The conference had
under consideration the divorce laws.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26

VIII spend Ten Days IncognIto In
Paris.

London, Aug. 25.-The Shah bid fare
well to England to-day after weeks
round Of saieties. He has gone to
Paris. where he will spend ten days in
eognito His departure from London
was marked by the same scenes as
were witnessed on his arrival
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
PRES. KRUGER is To RESIGN.
Botha to Succeed Him as Leader of
Boer People.

London, Aug. 26.-Cabling from
Brussels, the correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says he hears that as
a result of the conferences between
ex-President Kruger and the Boer gen.
erals DeWet, Botha and De la Rey
Mr. Kruger is to resign the leadership
of the Boer people. Gen. Botha, adds
the correspondent, was unanimously
designated future leader of the Beers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
IMPRISONMENT AND FINE.
Proprietor and Editor of Freedom
Sentenced for Libel.

Manila, Aug. 25.-Frederick Dorr,
proprietor, and Edward OBrien, editor
of Freedom, have each been sentenced
TO six months in prison and fined 81, 900
each, for libelling Benito Legarda, a
native member of the civil commission.
by publishing a certain article in Free
dom.
Both Dorr and O'Brien have also
been convicted of sedition. but have
not YET been sentenced on this count.
The cases have been appealed 10 the
supreme Court OF the islands.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26

Atlanta. Aug 25.--John r. Winters
died ~ his home ln Marietta last night
a the age Of - years. tie 10 survived
by three children. lie was considered
tAs Nsa4thiert man IA. Cobb county.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26

MADE A RECORD VOYAGE.
me Phelps Sailed From Norfolk 10
Honolulu In OF Days.

correspondence of the Associated
Press).
Honolulu Aug. 10, via San Francis
CO. Aug. z5.-The American ship Err
skhe N Phelps arrived here to-day
rom Norfolk. Va, IN the fastest time
Yer made for the trip by a sailing
y. sssei She covered the distance ga
days from Hampton Roads 10 Dia-
'Aonahead, Honolulu.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
THE CHINESE HAVE SIGNED.

cifc for Adj VaIOram Taxes.
Washington. Aug. 25.-Word has been
received here that the Chinese COM
missioners at Shanghai have signed
the arrangement drawn up by r. S
Sharretts, providing for the substi-
tuition of specific for ad valorem duties
on American imports entering China
Mr.. Sharretts is now on his way to
this country with the treaty. The doc
ument will not require action on the
part of the United States.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
NEFF ELECTED CHAIRMAN.

California Republican Convention
in SessiOn-Defeat of Gage Prom
Used.
Sacramento, Cal, Aug. 25.-The Re-
publican state convention was organ
lied to-day by the election of Lieut.,
Gov. Jacob Fl. Neff as chairman over
Congressman Victor H. Metcalf.
Ner was supported by the Flint, Ed
son and Hayes forces and Metcalf was
backed by Gage. The Neff people de-
clare that the capture of the organi-
cation by them insures the defeat of
Gov. Gage for denomination.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
GEORGE KNABB MURDERED.
Posse From Fitzgerald Pursuing Hi.
Slayer.

Douglas, Ga, Aug. 25.-An authentic
report reached the city last night that
young George Knabb was murdered by
a negro at Wray on the A. & B. Rail-
road, on Saturday night, and that a
posse from Fitzgerald were in pursuit
of the murderer. Particulars could not
be obtained
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
NOURsE GREATLY IMPROVED.
Preacher Stricken az He Entered the
Pulpit.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Rev. Robert
Nourse, who was yesterday stricken
with -apoplexy in the pulpit of the
First Congregational Church just as
he began the delivery OF his sermon,
was much improved to-day and re-
turned to his home in Falls Church,
Va.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
Millions of People

USE CUTICURA SOAR, assisted by CUTT-
cURA OINTMENT, for preserving, purify
ing, and identifying the skin, for cleansing
the scalp of crusts, scales, and dandruff,
and thestopping of falling hair, for soften
ing. whitening, and soothing red, rough,
and sore hands, for baby rashes, itchiDgs,
and limitations, and for all the purposes of
the toilet, bath, and nursery. Millions of
Women use CUTICURA SOAP in the form
of baths for annoying infammations, chat
ings, and excavations, or too free or often
sive perspiration, in the form of washes
for Lucrative weaknesses, and for many
ssnative, antiseptic purposes which read
lily suggest themselves to women.
COMPLETE HUMOUR CURE, 81.
Consisting of CUTICURA SOAP (25c.), to cleanse
the crusts and scales, and soften the thickened
cuticle; CUTIoURA OINTMENT, (50c.), to In
stanty allay itching, Inflammation, and irri-
tation, and soothe and heal; CUTICURA
REsoLvENT PILLS (25c.), the new chocolate
coated substitute for liquid Resolvent, to
cool and cleanse the blood. A SINGLE SET is
often sufficient to cure the severest case, es-
pecially of baby humours.
Sold throughout the world. Britsh Depot, H-2a
Charterhouse So, London. French Depot Rue de La
Paix. Paris. POTTER DRUe AND CHEa. CoRP. Props.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-26
ON ITS OWN ACCOUNT.

British Postonce VIII Accept Par
cells for United states.
London, Aug. 25.-Beginning Sept. /
the postofhces of Great Britain will ac-
cept parcels for transmission to the
United States. The various attempts
of the British government to conclude
a parcels post arrangement with the
United States having resulted in fail
ure, the British postal department has
arranged this independent service.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08

panies. While the ruling of the court in dis
missing the suit based only on technical
points, and has nothing TO do with the merits
of the controversy, the decision is looked upon
victory for the city, inasmuch as the case
will now go to the higher courts in accordance
with the wish of the citys legal department.
The court intimated. however that the traction
companies had chance 1T present of enjoln-
ing the city from its professed intention OF
forfeiting the franchises of the North and west
Side lines on July 81, 1903 Until the City Coun-
ell actually takes some action in furtherance
of this Intention the federal courts. accord
ing to the ruling, will have no jurisdiction In
the case. The traction companies will appeal
from the decision to the United States Court
without delay, so that the question of jurisd1c-
ton may be passed in the higher court next
fall. This will give opportunity for settle
ment OF the matter before the date which the
city will try to cancel the franchises OF the
street railway companies In the mean time an
amica BILE arrangement may be arrived at be-
tween the City Council and the traction COM
panies which will settle the franchise question
for years to come. The outlook for such a set
tlernent of the question is considered favora-
New-York tribune., 1902-06-08
WPRACT7CE OF A CENTURY
CHO4TE- HANFORD & LAROCQUE THE
NEW NAME FOR AN OLD LAW FIRM

The name of Choate is now at the head or the
Oldest law firm in this city. If not In the United
States-Choate Hanford & Larocque It's senior
member is William G. Choate. who. on his retire
rnent from the bench twenty-one years ago. had
gained great distinction judge of the United
States District Court for this district Judge
Choate's two brothers Joseph H. Choate. now
Ambassador tc Great Britain, and Charles r.
Choate who retired from the Massachusetts bar
to manage of the leading financial institutions
of Boston The three brothers are sons OF Dr.
Choate of Salem. Mass. and nephews OF the Ia
nous American lawyer. orator and statesman.
Rufus Choate.
The history of the firm now known as Choate.
Hanford & Larocque has been one of continuous
success for hundred years The name or
Larocque has been identified with the FIRMS prac-
tice since early in the forties. when jeremiah
Larocque. older brother of Joseph Larocque. sr,
was practising partnership with Francis Griffin.
under the firm name of Griffin & Larocque In
the year 1852 Mr. Griffin having died. Mr.. La
ROGUE with his brother Joseph Larocque, organ
ized the firm of Bowdoin. Larocque Barlow
Samuel L. NJ Barlow had succeeded to the business
died in that year. He then only twenty-six
years of age and. Jointly with George r. j. Bow
doin under the firm name of Bowdoin & Barlow.
had lust earned what in those days was the enor
fee of 600 in connection with the business
of the old mercantile house of Suydam.
Jeremiah IarocQue. who was much the Older OF
the brothers. then had reputation for brill