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The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
WAYCROSS NEWS NOTES.
Gen. Gordon n Visitor Yesterday-Mr.
ID. II. Sweat and Family Leave for
BnrtONv. Fin, To-day.

ACHs NoE0Ou
ID. II. Sweat and Family Leave for
Barlow, Fla, To-day.
Waycross, Ga, May 26.-Gen. John
B. Gordon was among the distinguish
ed visitors to the city to-day. He came
in last night and stayed here until this
afternoon at o'clock, when he left for
Douglass, via the Atlantic and Bir-
mingham Railroad, where he is sched-
uled to deliver his lecture on THE Last
Days of the Confederacy."
Dwelling Destroyed by Fire.
News comes of the burning of the
home of Mr.. H. Mansell, Jr., in Coffee
county The fire occurred on Sunday,
while he was away from home, attend
ing the funeral of his sister at Arney.
Mr.. Mansell was unable to account for
the fire, as he took occasion to pour
water on the fire before leaving home,
and is quite positive he had no enemies
who desired to burn him out. His loss
amounts to about three or four hun
bred dollars.
Fine Crops Reported.
County Commissioner w. A. Cason,
who has recently visited practically
every part of Ware county, states with
proper seasons, Ware county farmers
will make the best crop this year that
they have in the past ten years. AS a
rule the farmers got an excellent stand
and crops are well advanced. The sea-
son so far has been very propitious
and the outlook is very good for an
abundant harvest.
Meeting of Baptist Association.
A general meeting of the bonneville
Baptist Association is announced for
Wildwood on June rs and 80. The in
troductory sermon will be preached by
Rev. John f. Smith.
Information has been received here
of the death of Mrs. A. w. Douglas at
Guysie. She passed away after long
illness. She was a prominent woman
in the community
The six weeks old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. r. Girdner died this morning
at there home on Jane street.
Married fa Alabama.
Mr.. Obed Hatcher, a former resi-
dent of Waycross, but who for some
time has been connected with the
Wadley Lumber Co., at Ambrose, has
arrived in the city with his bride, and
they are occupying rooms at the home
of Mr.. A. N. O'Keefe, on Isabella
street Mr.. Hatcher and Miss Annie
Young We're married on Tuesday at
Dothan, Ala. He has accepted a posi-
ton as travelling salesman for the
Seals Drug Co.
Mr.. Sweat Leaves for Barlow.
Mr.. d. r. Sweat will leave Waycross
with his family tomorrow for Bar
tow, Fla, which place will be their fu-
ture home. Mr.. Sweat has accepted the
editorship of the Courier-Informan at
Barlow and will enter upon his duties
about the first of June. Mr.. Sweat has
been connected with the newspaper
business in Waycross the past twenty
one years, first with the Waycross Re-
porter and later as editor and proprie-
tor of the Waycross Journal.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
CONDITIONS AT ST. VINCENT.
Trouble Appears to he Over, but
Thousands Need Assistance.

Trouble Appears TO he over, but
Thousands Need Assistance.
Washington. May 26.-Adpt. Gen.
Corbin has received the following ca
blegram from Capt. Hugh j. Gallagher,
commissary department, dated st. Vim
cent. May "a:
Area of devastation st. Vincent
about twelve square miles in northern
extremity; population Of this area was
5000, of which 1000 lost their lives: re-
mainder escaped by flight to Kings
town and other places. No such over
whelming catastrophe as at St Pierre,
yet many people to be sustained by
public because many escaped. Outside
of area devastated no, great damage
done, but people very apprehensive.
This condition will not abate until vol
cano, which is still active, subsidies.
Second eruption occurred 18th, but no
additional damage wrought. Supplies
of all kinds from Dixie most
gratefully received and will, with what
was on hand, provide for present pop
ulation for three months. Lumber for
rebuilding is asked. Nothing is known
of any disturbance outside of st. Vim
cent and Martinique. Now that emer-
gency has been met would advise
sending supplies gradually and only
after inquiry as to actual needs, as a
great quantity sent at once might
prove more embarrassing than bene-
fetal. Stores on Dixie well selected"
Secretary Moody also received the
following cablegram from Capt. Berry
of the Dixie, dated st. Lucia, May 26:
Dixie discharging remainder sup
plies at Kingstown. where most need
ed. Provisions now on hand for sew
eral months. Lumber for houses need
ed. Volcano inactive. No additional
damage. Care of refugees and injured,
approximately 5000, well in hand by
local authorities"
A telegram was also received an
nouncing the departure of the Potomac
from st. Lucia to-day bound for San
Juan, Porto Rico.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
ST. PIERRE A DEAD CITY.
All Not Dead Have FIed-SOufrierc
Is Less Active.

is Less Active.
Castries, Island Of St. Lucia, Sum-
day, May 25.-St. Pierre, Martinique.
is no longer of interest, except to the
scientists. Mont Pelee is still active,
but all within it's range are dead or
have fled. Fort de France is quieter
after the large exodus of it's inhabit-
ants to neighboring colonies. The
Martinique sufferers have sufficient
food for the present.
The st. Vincent volcano, the Sou
friere, is less active. The total loss of
life as result of it's eruption is finally
placed at LOO, about the original esti-
mate. The wounded and burned num-
Der 900. Many of those in hospitals
cannot recover. More than 1000 per-
sons are destitute. They are receiving
adequate relief. The material dam
age done in st. Vincent is principally
to the plantations. Many of the sugar
works may be restored. Sugar hogs
heads are being dug out of the lava and
ash heaps.
The lava stream passed behind
Georgetown. which, with Chateau Be-
lair, was uninjured.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
MAY PARALYZE THE PACKERS.
General Strike of Railroad Men May
Result at Chicago.

Chicago, May 26.-As results, of the
Transfers strike at the stock yards,
business in packing town may be par
alyzed and that among wholesale
butchers and downtown restaurants
may be seriously crippled.
Unless concessions are made or an
agreement reached tomorrow the I'm
ion Stock Yards and Transit Company
is likely to find itself in the tolls of the
strike. The strikers will demand that
the company refuse to transport to the
uptown district meats heretofore haul
ed by the teamsters. If refused, a
general strike of railroad men will be
ordered. This will call out all engin-
GERS, firemen, brakemen and other I'M
ion labor operatives of the company. If
the strike comes not a car can be
moved either in or out of the yards.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
FAVOR ANrI-INJuNCTIoN BILL.

Heads of Labor Organizations Petit
ton Senate in Its Behalf.
Washington, May 26-Chief Arthur
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers, Grand Master Sargent of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen;
Grand Chief Clark of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors; Grand Master Nor
rissey, of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, and President Perham of the
Order of Railway Photographers, have
united in an appeal to the senators
constituting the Republican Steering
Committee of the Senate to give to the
anti-injunction bill a place on the SEN
ate calendar. They oppose the amend
ments suggested by the Senate Com
mittee on Judiciary.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27

Brunswick. Ga. May 26.-The Ar
mour Packing Company will soon es-
tablish a large branch house in this
city The company has leased the
large Julius May building al the corner
Of Bay and Gloucester streets. and. II
Ia stated. they viii spend several hum
dred dollars 10 preparing IL for their
business.
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TO SPEAK AT GRANTS TOMB.
Judge Jones of Alabama Accepts In
Vitation of Grant Post.

montgomery, Ala. May 26.-Judge
Ihonas G. Jones of the United States
court for the northern and middle dis
ulcts OF Alabama, will leave to-tomor-
row for New York. where he goes to
G Gser an grafton on Decoration day at
GLant tomb by invitation of the U. S.
uIant Post, Grand Army, of the Re-
!, Judge Jones was a Confederate SOL
J re- ana an officer on the staff of Gen
Sonn 4. Gordon, commander-in-chief
u me United Confederate Veterans.
o-uay Gen. George P. Harrison,
1SJ 1i.ls the Alabama division
onlted Confederate Veterans sent a.
telegram of greeting to the u. s. Grant
iost' G. A. r., at New York.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27

Brunswick. GA, May 26.-The super
Tor court was convened again this
morning by Judge Bennett and the only
case disposed of was that of the state
vs., Henry Blue, charged with murder,
The case was quite hard fought by
10th sides. After being out about an
hour the fury returned a verdict Of
involuntary manslaughter and Judge
Bennett sentenced Blue to serve two
years in the penitentiary.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS EMBASSY.
New Ambassador and New Secre-
taries Named.

Washington, May 26-The President
to-day sent the following nominations
TO the Senate: Robert S. Mccormick
OF Illinois, ambassador to Austria Hun
gary; Chandler Hale of Maine, secre-
tary OF the embassy at Vienna; George
B, Rives, New Jersey, second secretary
OF the embassy at Vienna; Charles
Richardson of Massachusetts,, third
secretary of the embassy at Berlin.
r, Artillery-Second lieutenants:
George P. Halves, Jr.. of Virginia;
George L. Wertenbaker of Virginia !;
Richard P. Winslow of Mississippi.
CaValry-Second lieutenants: Hamil-
ION Bowe of Alabama; Robert o. Rags
Gale OF Tennessee; Algernon E. tsartoris
Jl the District of Columbia; Harry 6.
Leekie of Virginia.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
LUMBER FOR ST. VINCENT.
Canada VIII Furnish 1t and We VIII
Transport 1t.

Washington, May 26.-The Navy De-
partment has undertaken to transport
to the homeless people of st. Vincent
a large quantity of building lumber
which the Canadian government has
donated. The lumber is coming by rail
from Canada through to Norfolk, the
treasury officials authorizing its pas
sage through the United States in bond
and without paying of duty. At Nor
folk the lumber will be loaded on the
collier Leonidas and transported direct
ly to St. Vincent.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
Ynnger Too strong for austin Rice.

Chicago, May 26.-Benny Yanger out
pointed Austin Rice of New London,
Conn, in a siX-round contest here to-
night. Rice put up a strong fight and
won the applause of the crowd for his
excellent work, but Yanger was too
young and too strong for him.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
washington's statue for william.

Berlin, May 26-The Berlin Tage-
blatt says it understands committee
of New York citizens is arranging to
offer Emperor William a statue of
George Washington in return for his
gift of statue of Frederick the Great
to the United States.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
visited vanderbiIt.s Home.

.Asheville, N c., May 26.-The
Thompson Congressional party spent
part of the day here sightseeing as
guests of the Board of Trade. A trip
was made to Vanderbilt's home at
Bntmore The party left this afternoon
for Washington.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
WRECK NEAR sTARKE, FLA.
Prominent Tie Contractor Very seri-
OusIy Injured.

starke, Fla. May Pa wreck oc-
Cured on the Starke and Osceola
branch of the Seaboard Air Line Sat
urday. in which Mr.. c. r. Ensey. a
prominent tie contractor Of this place.
was seriously injured. Or. J. c. Wills
railroad physician here is In charge
of the case. This morning reports are
that Mr.. Ensey is in a very critical
condition from internal injuries.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
RYAN GIVEN DECISION.
Handler Finished in the Fourth
Round at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-, May 26.-In a cne-
sided contest Tommy Ryan was given
the decision over Jimmy Handler of
New York in this city tonight in the
fourth round of what was scheduled
as a ten round bout. Ryan's furious
onslaughts began in the second round,
when he landed with right and left on
the jaw ad body as he~pleased, and
eliminated in the fourth round when
Handler went down the fourth time
from a right to the jaw, the referee
gave Ryan the decision to save the
New Yorker further punishment.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
ORD PAuNcEE0TE,,S FUNERAL
Will he Great Event I'm Washington.
Remains to De Taken Home on
American War Vessel.


American War Vessel.
Washington. May 26.-The funeral Of
the late Lord Pauncefote will be con-
Quoted with great dignity and will be
made a memorable occasion. All OF the
available military and naval forces in
Washington and vicinity will take part
in the procession. The services at ST. .
Johns Church will be conducted by
Coadjutor Bishop ~Mackay-Smith
though Bishop Satterlee will attend.
The remains of the late Lord Paunee-
fote will be carried to England on an
American war vessel, and either the
Olympia, flagship of the North Allan
tic squadron and Dewey's flagship at
Manila, or the Brooklyn, Admiral
Schley's flagship at Santiago Bay.
which is just returning from Cuba, will
be selected for this duty.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
Gen. Wood AT Norfolk

No .Noriolk. Va. May 26.-Gen. Leonard
100 reached Norfolk to-day from
ttss1Nana on the government vacbt
H. Ia VIVA. After a brief visit ashore
s 'e voyage TO Washington was resum-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27

Columbus. Miss. May ae.-Perry
Beeigeith, ooIoreG. was hanged here to-
day Tor the murder u MaliHda VIII
Hams 8is relatives refused u accept
AIS body.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
BOILER EXPLOSION KILLED TWO.
Engineer and His Assistant Died in
MiIIiOnaire's Residence.

Houston, Tex. May 26--A boiler ex-
ploded early to-day at the home of
Millionaire John H. Kerby, where a
private theater and natatorium were
being built Engineer Harry Wood
ware of Memphis, and Assistant
Charles Coughlin, were instantly kill
ed. The end of the boiler went
through a section of the Kerby resi-
dence and the sleeping inmates mar
rowly escaped death. Much damage
was done.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27

washington. May 26.-Mr. Gaines. Of
Tennessee. introduced bill to-day APP
propriating s20OO 900 for the relief Of
the widows and orphans left destitute
by the miae explosion az Coal Creek
Tenn.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27

Paris. May zs.--Henri Greyiile (Ailce
Marie Celeste DuranG), the French au-
thoreas. II dead.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
TIE GARDENER INVESTIGATION.
"oard Leaves Tayabas Province to
Meet i'm Manila.

manila, May 26.-The board consist
ing Of Col, Theodore ]. Whit. Lieut..
!, ~ Joseph w. Duncan and Capt. Will
nam T. Johnston. which has been in
NfS gazing the charges brought by
81 coaJ; Cornelius Gardener concerning
b oIultions in Tayabas province, Luzon.
~ adjourned its meetings in I,ucena.
IN ,ayapas province, and will not meet
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
FELL INTO AN OLD WELL,
Atlanta PoIiceman's Bride suffer,
Entail Accident.

Atlanta, May 26.-Mrs. James M.
Chambers, wife Of policeman, and a
bride of four months, while preparing
supper tonight, stepped on a rotten
plank on the porch of their home and
fell through into an old well 40 feet
deep, the existance of which had been
forgotten. She was unconscious when
taken out. Physicians say she cannot
possibly live.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27

w h en- the
bowels are con
stipated the
blood becomes
impure. The
Bitters r. the
b st known
laxative and
blood purifier.
II wlil cure
Sick Head
acne
Indigestion.
DysEepsl and
Malaria
Fever A. ARle
A trial viii
eonRlaee g0u.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
EIGHT PEOPLE WE'RE KILLED.
Reports of Destruction by Tornado
Not Exaggerated.

Not Exaggerated.
Charleston, S. c., May 26.-Speciais
from Union show that the reports of
the tornado which passed over that
section of the state yesterday were not
exaggerated. So far as known eight
people were killed, three Of them being
negroes. The section between Jones'
vile and Santuc suffered most fifty
houses and cabins being wrecked. Hail
accompanied the storm.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
MkI ExTRACT

Fm sale by all druggists. l6o
per pist bottle.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-27
MORGAN q co. DENY REPORT.
Have an Interest In Affairs of Ca
madam Pacific.

New York. May 26.-Reports coupling
the Morgan-Hiil interests with extern
sive buying of Canadian Pacific stock
are fatty denied by representative
Of the Morgan banking house.
I'VE have absolutely no interest in
the affairs of the Canadian Pacific
road" said Mr. Morgan's partner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-07-03
supposed to be near Seattle. Captain
Clark. of the launch which be stole,
has just arrived here.
KING EDWARD LISTENS TO Music
OF the Indian Troops as They Pass by
Palace, Reviewed by Queen
Alexandria.

LONDON. july 2.--King Edward
has passed another good day. The
quiet and the routine Of the sick room
was varied today by the excitement
Of listening to the music and cheers
Of the Indian troops az they marched
past the palace, and greeted Queen
Alexandria on the balcony. King Ed
ward demanded full account Of the
review and the formal report made
By the Prince of Wales was supple
mented by personal narrative OF the
queen.
His majesty dictated a letter to the
Duke Of Connaught. commanding him
TO compliment the colonial troops up
on the excellent appearance and to
thank them for their expression OF
loyalty and sympathy, which he had
heard with pleasure in his sick room.
King Edward was somewhat disap-
pointed that he was not able to see the
troops march past. He had hoped that
this would be possible from an lnva-
lid couch In the window of the, pal
ace, but the doctors We're unwilling
for him to risk this exposure and ex-
citementI
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PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT ACT
Steps to Be Taken at Once to Put II in
Operation.

WASHINGTON. July chairman
Cooper. OF the house committee on in
suIar affairs. says steps will be taken
at once to put the Philippine govern
ment act in operation.
"The first step" said Cooper today,
g VIII be the complete transfer Of au-
thority from the military 70 the civil
officials except in the Moro country
where there is some lingering disor-
der. The transfer viii be accomplish
ed by proclamation from the presi-
dent which it is understood will be
issued on July 4th The change will
permit considerable reduction of the
military forces in the islands, although
orders already given contemplate a
reduction to $4,000 men. In 1900 we
had 10000 men in the Philippines 80
that We soon win hae reducted the
foce by $1,000 officers and men. and
the transfer of authority and act
doubtless will lead to a further reduc-
tion before long
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-07-03
CONVICT TRACY
STEALS LAUNCH
Boat Is a Large One and Is Sup.
piled With Gasoline for
1000 Mile Run.
SAYS HE KILLED MERRILL
Enters Home OF Workman and
Cooks Breakfast - Forces
Five Men to Face
Wall.

SEATTLE, July 2.--Advices received
from Olympia tonight state that ira
cy, the escaped Oregon convict, stole
gasoline launch at South Bay and
started up the Sound. The launch is
the largest Of Its kind on Puget Sound
and has 300 gallons Of gasoline. or
enough for a 1000 mile run. Before
starting, Tracy said he intended fir
ing a few shots at the penitentiary on
Mcneil Island He said that he had
murdered Merrill, but the statement
Is not believed. He gave as rea-
son for the alleged deed that Merrill
was growing fainthearted. 1t is be-
lieved, however that the latter Ia in
the vicinity OF his sisters horne at
Shelton,
/ Tracy. according to the advices,
must have passed through Olympia
about midnight. AT O'clock this
morning he appeared at the plant of
the Capital City Oyster Company at
South Bay. and entered the home Of
Horatio Alling. one OF the employees.
Another employe, win Iangridge, was
in the house. Tracy told who he was
and then began TO prepare his break
fast. the two men being warned to
keep quiet While Tracy was cook
ing mis- food Frank Scott and John
Messenger. also employed at the oys-
ter company. entered The conviei
then made the four men stand witt
their faces to the wall. holding VI
their hands. At this juncture Cap
tain Clark, of the gasoline launch n
and s." and, MS son entered. They
lkSO were IOINcu W stahA NASh wv
faces 20 the wall. During the con
versation. Tracy learned that tht
launch was in the bay and after h
had breakfastcd. ordered the men t
take him to 1t. He made Captain
Clark get the engine in order AM
start 1t for him. The captain thei
jumped ashore and Tracy started q
his trip down the Sound. It was thei
about 10 O'clock.
Although he had revealed his ident
ty 10 the men, they did not repor
the matter to the authorities unit
: late In the afternoon. The launch
an exceptionally large me and ha
made one trip To Alaska,
SUPPOSED TO BE NEAR SEATTLE
SEATTLE. July 2.-Tracy is nov
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-07-03
Steamer Senator Brings Denial
ofStory Brought by the
Centennial.
NO TRACE CAN BE FOUND
Capt. Patterson Had Received No
Information From Yes
sells When He Left
Nome.

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash, July ..
The steamship Senator, from Nome
June "a. arriving to night brings an
emphatic denial Of the story brought
by the Centennial that the tidings had
been received from the missing steam
ers Portland and Jeannie, both long
overdue, in the North Captain Pat
terson says emphaticaIly that when
he left Nome no information had been
received from the two vessels and fur
ther. that the United States revenue
Cutter Thetls had returned to port to
replenish her coal supply without
having found any trace whatever OF
either packet Senator was quaran-
tined at sledge Island, off Nome, by
government inspectors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-07-03
HAVE STUBBORN FIGHT.
Machinists Encouraged by Today's
Walkout 0f Fellow Craftsmen.

OMAHA. July 2.--'rhe strike Of the
machinists and boilernakers on the
Union Pacific railroad seems TO have
settled down 10 stubborn and quiet
fight for supremacy. The strikers felt
more encouraged today from the
walkout OF their fellow craftsmen on
the Northwestern and Montana Cen
tral railroads. which they say VIII
greatly assist them because of the
extra demand II will create for skill
cd workmen There are several places
along the road where the strikers have
met the insufficient spirit. This was
practically true at Evanston, Wye
where few men quit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-07-03
MARINE ENGINEERS STRIKE
Nearly Entire Fleet Of Steamers Tied
Up at Portland.

PORTLAND, July 2-The strike Of
the marine engineers assumed a wider
dimension today. and as a result,
nearly the entire fleet of river steam
ers operating out OF Portland Is tied
up. The Shaver Transportation Com
panys steamer Sarah Dicxn; Oregon
City Transportation Company's steam
er Altonas steamers Spencer, Regula~
tor and Dalles City, and White Collar
steamer Bailey Gatzert being the on
ly boats in operation at present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-07-03
PLANS FOR NEW wARsHIPs.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-The navy
department has its plans practically
complete for the four big warships
lust authorized by the new naval law
The new ships are to be named the
Louisiana, Connecticut. Tennessee and
Washington. The distinctive features
Of the new ships are the strength and
arrangement Of their batteries and
the greater thickness in armour.