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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
MAY COMBINE SHIPPING LINES.
Celtic Brings over a Party of Lead.
ing English Directors.

New York, Jan. 24.-The White Star
steamer Celtic arrived to-day from
Liverpool and Queenstown. Among
her passengers was a number of English
shipping men, whose mission, it was
Iumored, was to form combine of
transatlantic passenger and freight
lines The party includes the Rt. Hon.
w. j. PIERRE, chairman of the Harlan
& Wolff Shipbuilding Company and di-
rector of the Leyland and White Star
Lines; Henry Wilding of Richardson,
Spense & Co, English agents of the
International Navigation Company, and
who succeeded j. r. Ellerman as chair
man of the Leyland Line; j. Bruce
Ismay and w. S. Graves, directors of
the White Star Line. They are accom-
panied by Ralph Neville and John
Dickinson, maritime lawyers. Mr.. Is
may, when seen at Quarantine, said:
"These same rumors were current one
wear ago. but there is nothing in the
reports My visit is to study the Gel
tic and fit her for a trip to the Mediter-
ranean. l can give no other statement
at this time"
In a statement of what Is claimed
to be the actual conditions surrounding
rumored negotiations for the CONSOLE
uaI1On Oh large AlldnliC III
terests, the Journal of Commerce to-
morrow, will quote a person claimed to
be an authority on the subject, who
says that two distinct lines of nego-
tiation are under way, namely:
Negotiations under consideration for
a financial consolidation of number
of steamship lines, and negotiations for
an understanding which shall fix min
mum rates, and which, therefore, will
be to a certain extent, self-acting in
the matter of regulating the supply
of tonnage. Negotiations in neither
case have arrived at the stage of COM
pletion, though in the latter instance
the prospects were exceedingly bright
up to a few days ago for a prompt
elimination.
The statement continues that, as the
White Star Line is not for sale, except
possibly on a cash basis, the prospects
are bright for the formation of a COM
bination between the Atlantic Trans
port Line, the Leyland and the Inter-
national Navigation, and the various
services under the last named-the
| American Line, Red Star and Phila-
| delphia service.
This, according to the statement
may be brought about through eX-
change of securities into a new corpo-
ration to be headed, possibly by Pres
| ident Griscom of the international
Company. With the exception of the
| White Star, no other British lines are
| interested in the proposed consolida-
ton, outside the Dominion Line out
OF Boston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
THE NORTH'S PROSPERITY.
Mills, Mines, Factories and Rail-
roads Are All Busy.

New York, Jan. PAR. G.. Dun &
Co.'s weekly review of trade to-mor-
row will say:
Little of a novel nature has devel-
oped in the business or financial situa-
ton during the past week. Conditions
of the preceding week were accentu-
ated as a rule. active manufacturing
plants becoming still more busily en-
gagged. while the downward tendency
of prices was not checked. Retail
trade is of immense yolume, and job
bers have immense spring orders to
fill. Western cities send the most sat
isfactory returns, but nearly all Sec
lions are enjoying wholesome activity,
even the South showing evidence of
improvement. Wages were volun-
tarily advanced at a number of man
ufacturing plants, hours reduced at
others There were few labor con-
troversies. while skilled workmen are
in greater demand than supply.
Conditions in the iron and steel in
dustry are shown by record breaking
production at many plants and rapid
increase of facilities at others. When
orders for rails cannot be taken be-
cause delivery is desired before the
last quarter of the year, 1t would seem
bndl new Inquiries OF output were as
sured for 1902 Structural mills are
equally well occupied, having contracts
for Office buildings, factories, track ele-
walton, bridges and other constructive
work.
Textile markets are quiet. although
reports of the jobbing trade are most
favorable, except at some Southern
points. Cotton mills are busy as a
rule but uncertainty as to the future
of the raw material tends to unsettled
prices. Specialties have been put on
the market with a fair degree of sue
cess. Heavy goods for China are in
better inquiry, although the views of
SELLERS are still above prices offered.
Home buying of fine yarn goods in
creases. Print cloths are nominally
cents and scarce for near delivery.
Hesitation in general in the markets
for staple products. There is no lon
ger the reckless buoyancy so con-
spicuous a short time ago. Disaster to
one prominent operator had a calming
influence, and in the case Of corn the
Insignificant exports cannot entirely be
ignored.
Cotton is not receiving the support
anticipated, reports of exhausted
stocks on plantations being refuted by
undimnished receipts.
Failures for the week number 301 in
the United States, against BOG last
year, and 2S in Canada, against As last
year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
wAYCROss ITEMS.
A COIored Man Shot Above the Right
Eye and Killed.

Waycross, Ga, Jan. 24-In difficulty
at a negro froic in the place known
as Newtown, four miles from Wares
boro, Simon Fullward, a coloreI man,
was shot in the forehead, just above
the right eye, the shot causing instant
death. Coroner Jackson Grimes of this
city was summoned and held an in
quest of the remains of Fullward. the
verdict of the jury being that he was
shot accidentally by one Willis Cope
land.
Rev w. L. Ferguson is announced to
occupy the pulpit Sunday morning. Mr..
Ferguson has just returned from India,
where he has been the last six years,
and his discourse will he about that
country.
Mr.. Lawrence Walker of this city
has in his possession a cotton receipt,
which bears date of Sept. %, 1867. 1t
reads as follows:
Joseph Vasen bot w. L. West, bale
cotton, 5656D221a $127.12, Sept. 20, 1868.
Paid The cotton for which the receipt
was given was of the short staple va
riety, and shows the price far in ex-
cess of the present market price of
that staple.
A Sunday has been organized
at Nahunta with the following Off
GERS: Noah Parrot, superintendent;
Mrs. S. B. Larry. treasurer; Mr.. J. ID.
Crawford, Miss Hattie Lewis. and Mrs.
j. d. Crawford. teachers, and owen
Smith, seer etary.
Rev. Rufus Pennington has moved
to Guysie. where his mill is located.
M. II. Connolley, late of Augusta,
has released the truck farm and dairy
business of Mr.. j. w. Strickland, in
the western part of the city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
DEFICIENCY BILL PASSED.
Appropriation and Sixteen Demo-
crats Voted with Republicans.

A Record Vote Taken on the Manila
Appropriation and Sixteen Demo-
Gratis Voted With Republicans.
Washington, Jan. 24.-The House to-
day passed the urgent deficiency ap-
preparation bill and devoted the re.
mainder of the session to private PEN
sion legislation. 1t then adjourned I'M
til Monday.
The Republicans forced a record on
the amendment to the deficiency bill
to appropriate 100000 for the "protec-
ton and shelter" of American soldiers
in the Philippines, and sixteen Demo-
Gratis voted for it, The amendment
was adopted, 17S to 1O5.
Mr.. Cannon, chairman of the Appro-
prlations Committee, demanded a sep
arate vote upon this amendment.
MIR. Richardson, the minority leader
sought to meet this demand with a
proposition to recommit, but the
Speaker held that a motion to recon-
NIT would not be in order until after
the bill had been formally read by title
a third time
When the vote upon the amendment
had been taken, Mr.. Richardson moved
to recommit the bill, with instructions
to amend the amendment so as to pro-
vide that the President should furnish.
or cause to be furnished, a detailed
statement, showing how the appropria-
ton of 100000 had been expended.
The motion to recommit was de-
feated, 124 to 159. The bill then was
passed, after which the House went
into Committee of the Whole to con-
slider private pension bills.
Among the bills passed was one
granting a pension of $50 a month to
the widow of the late Rear Admiral
Philip.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
A STRAIGHT SHOT


A lady who accidently began eating
Grape-Nuts and quickly discovered the
strength that she gained, felt disposed
TO write regarding the food.
She says: Grape Nuts has done so
much for me. When I came out OF
school / was broken down in health
from overwork and nervousness. Every
summer during the hot weather / have
been pra ctically exhausted and gener-
ally have lost five pounds or over.
quite by accident i began using
Grape Nuts and thought / liked II very
much at first. but the taste grew on
me so much that / am eXtravagantly
fond OF IT, / ate Il all last summer
and was surprised 10 find that 1 kept
up with plenty Of strength, my nerve
force increased, and / lost no flesh.
Il know exactly what has sustained
me. for / have made no change In my
way OF living except 90 take on Grape
Nuts. I never tire OF a. / always
use Il with cold cream in summer aud
warm cream ia winter. Thg ~
strnightforward. honest letter, and I
trust IL wlll b. ~ service 10 YOU" Lucy
J. Rowen, Cedar Falls, ia,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
Florida, in 1S45, he quickly built up a
lucrative nraCtioa hare

Florida, in 1916, he quickly built up a
lucrative practice here.
DIR. Crawford came from a prominent
Georgia family, members of which held
high official positions In state and ma
tion, making their power and influence
felt for good in whatever position they
were called TO serve the public, as he
has in Florida.
DR.. Crawford located in Wakulla
county and never gave up his citizen
ship there. The people of Wakulla were
not slow in recognizing the splendid
qualities of their new citizen and ply
stefan, for they sent him to Tallahassee
to represent them in the lower house of
the Legislature in 1S47
He pleased his, constituents so well
that they kept him in the public SER
vice until he became so well known
throughout the state that the people
of Florida became his constituents
He was a man of retiring disposition,
in no sense an office-seeker, and yet he
was never defeated for an office.
He served eighteen years in the
Senate of Florida, and from that body
ex- Gov. VIM. ID. Bloxham appointed
him Secretary Of State in 1881, which
position he has since held and filed
with equal ability.
He was in the state Senate during
the trying period of reconstruction,
and stood there with such powerful
men as John A. Henderson, j. l.. F.
Cottrell, j. j. McCaskill, and others to
oppose the onslaughts of the black Re-
publicans and carpet-baggers.
Dr. Crawford was in public life fifty
five years, and not a word of complaint
was ever heard against him and he
died as he had lived, respected and
revered by the people of Florida.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
THOUSANDS HONOR SCHLEY.
The AdmiraI's Train Delayed by the
OvatiOns He Is Receiving.

OvatiOns He Is Receiving.
Pittsburg, Jan. 24.-Rear Admiral
w. S. Schley passed through the city
tonight en- route to Chicago, where
he is to be the guest of the Hamilton
Club. The train was delayed here
thirty-fve minutes and during that
time the Admiral shook hands with
about 500 people, made a nice little
speech, was cheered vociferously and
appeared to enjoy himself immensely.
The Admiral and party, consisting of
Mrs. Schley and Congressman John ].
Feiley of Illinois, are travelling in the
Baltimore and Ohio official car at
tached to the regular train which
should have arrived here at $780, but
owing to delay occasioned by the at
tentions shown the Admiral along the
way, it was twenty minutes late.
The crowd gathered at the Baltimore
and Ohio station, numbered 1000, and
it was demonstrative to a degree.
Reports from along the route from
Baltimore to Pittsburg told of a sue
cession of ovations at all places
where the train stopped, Cumberland,
Connellsville, West Newton, and Nc
Keesport vieing with each other in the
heartiness of their receptions of the
Admiral
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
OBITUARY..


Miss Loretta c. Courtenay, youngest
daughter of Richard j. and the late
Lucy M. f. Courtenay. died yesterday
afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock at her home,
No. I Gordon street, east. She began
complaining about a month ago of gen.
eral weakness. but no uneasiness was
felt by either relatives or friends until
a fortnight ago, when symptoms of an
alarming nature became apparent. She
lived a beautiful Christian life. just
bordering onto womanhood, and was a
favorite with all who knew her. She
was q devoted member of the Roman
Catholic Church, Seven brothers, Ig-
natius L., Richard NJ j. Clement, w.
Faber Frank X, Eustace J. and
Charles Courtenay, and four sisters
survive her. They have the deepest
sympe thy of a wide circle Of friends N
their bereavement.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
NEELY'S LARGE SHORTAGE.
tiOns-He Used InsuIar Funs, Too.
other Army Officers Did the Same.

Col. Burton Tells Of His investfRa-
tiOns-He Used InsuIar Funs, Too.
other Army Officers Did the Same.
Havana, Jan. 24-In the hearing to-
day of the charges growing out of the
Cuban postal frauds. Col. Charles II.
Burton, formerly inspector general of
the division of Cuba, testified to hav-
ing made an investigation of the Gu
ban Postal Department, during which
he found Irregularities in the auditors
office, showing double credits amount
ing to $4,000. His examination of the
books of C. f. w. Nicely, he said, dis
closed the probable embezzlement of
$45, 900 during the months of January
February and March of 1900 and a to-
tai embezzlement of about 800, 900 since
July, 1899.
Col. Burton testified that he had
asked Estes G. Rathbone about the
burning of the stamps and that Rath-
bone had told him he had talked the
matter over with Gen. John r. Brooke.
former Military Governor of Cuba, who
had consented thereto. Col. Burton
said Gen. Brooke told him that Rath-
bone had not spoken to him about this
matter. Gel. Burton admitted that
Rathbone had the right to burn these
stamps without the consent of Gen.
Brooke.
Cross examined, Col. Burton said he
had bought carriage from the insular
funds. He had put in a bath-tub and
a heater in his private house, payment
for which was also made from the in
sUlar funds Other army officers, he
said, had done the same.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
GOOD WILL To CUBA
PAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS- GREETs
NEW REPUBLIC.
HOPES FOR HER PROSPERITY
A COFFEE COMMISSION TO BE
NAMED.

The Great south and Central Amer
lean Industry Appears to BE in n
Bad Way-A Commission Consist
ing of Delegates From Each Coun-
try Interested to Meet i'm New
York to Investigate the Causes
Which Have Produced the Pres
ent Crisis and TO Suggest n REM
edy.
Mexico City, Jan. PA resolution
was unanimously adopted in this
mornings session of the Pan-Ameri-
can Conference, conveying to the flu
ture president of the new republic of
Cuba the good wishes and greeting of
the second international American
conference and it's earnest hopes for
the happy discharge of his high office,
as well as the prosperity of the future
republic of Cuba.
The resolution was introduced by Mr..
c. M. Pepper, of the United States del
egation, under suspension of the rules.
Mr.. Pepper made fitting speech in
favor of his resolution. Some slight
discussion preceded the passing of the
measure. Mr.. Teger of Hayti, was
inclined to question the propriety of
the delegates anticipating the action of
their respective governments, none of
whom had yet recognized the republic
of Cuba.
Senior Anadon of Argentine, said that
many of the delegates were unaware
of the real conditions in Cuba. His
delegation, he said, would vote for the
resolution or the hypothesis that
Cuba was going to enjoy real and eff
fective autonomy and independence.
The Congress passed unanimously
the following resolution which had
been suggested by the Guatemalan
delegations:
The Second International American
Conference resolves
First. That within one year count
ing for the close of this session of the
International American Conference, a
committee composed of one or more
delegates to be named by each govern
ment which may desire to be represent
ed therein shall meet in the city of
New York United States of America,
which delegations shall possess techni-
cal and expert knowledge regarding
the production, distribution and con-
sumption of coffee
Second The Board of Directors of
the International Bureau of American
Republics shall fix the date on which
said commission shall meet, which
commission shall perfect its organiza-
ton in the manner which it may de-
eide upon with the assistance of the
said bureau, and shall have for it's OBJ
ject the investigation of the causes
which at present produce the crisis
through which this great industry is
passing and to propose practical meas
ures to prevent or diminish It,"
The plan for the reorganization of
the Bureau of American Republics was
also passed.
Volney f. Foster, one of the United
States delegates, gave a dinner to the
press tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
THE LATE JOHN L. CRAWFORD.
FIorida's Secretary of state Na-
tive Georgian and Had Long
and Honorable Career.

Tallahassee. Fla. Jan. 24-Hon. John
L. Crawford, for the past twenty-one
years Secretary of State Of Florida.
died at O'Clock this morning, sur
rounded by the members Of his family.
Or. Crawford was born at Coving-
ton. Newton county. Georgia. on April
II, 1916. and there he was educated
In the Manual Labor School, later grad
uating In medicine at a college in Au-
gusta, Ga. while quite young man.
He was very successful in the practice
Of his profession. and when be came %
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
Hon. w. II. MILLER of waycros..

Waycross, Ga, Jan. PA unusually
sad death occurred in Waycross last
night in the sudden calling away of
Hon. w. H. Miller. one of our most
prominent old landmarks. Mr.. Miller
was sitting in the room with his wife
who thought he was asleep. Calling
him by name and getting no response,
she became alarmed and screamed for
help.
Mr.. Miller never uttered a word, but
his death was peaceful and quiet. He
was one of the old land marks in
Waycross. In the early days of the
city he moved here from Waresboro
and built the first house ever put up
in what is known as New Waycross.
1t was located in the spot where Hon.
Lem Johnson now resides.
He was a son of Capt. David Miller,
a prominent soldier in the Indian war.
His first wife was Miss Mariah Sweat,
a daughter of Capt. James A. Sweat,
who served with distinction in the war
with the red men. His present wife
was Mrs. Sarah Ingraham.
Mr.. Miller was a member of one OF
the largest family connections in this
section. He leaves four sisters and
three brothers.
The brothers are s. f. Miller and Rev.
d. J. Miller of Waycross, and r. II.
Miller of 81. Mary's His children are
James A Miller and Mrs. Anita Wood
of Waycros; ] f. Miller of Triton. w
NJ. Miller of Mcdonald, Mrs. Minnie
Patterson of Heartsease. Mr.. Miller
was born In Ware county, Oct. 10. 1881,
and had lived here all his life He
served in the Georgia Legislature two
terms, 1S76-lS77 and again in 1SS0-S1
He had also served in the City Coun-
ell. The funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock from the
family residence. Rev. A. M. Williams
offlciatingI Other ministers. in the
city will probably assist in the service
The pall-bearers will be Hon. Lem
Johnson. Hon. Warren Lott, ]. r.
knight. w. A. Cason, d. A MCGEE, b.
H. Thomas.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
THE FLAGLER GYMNASIUM.
Lake City's Citizens VIII Properly
Provide for II.

Lake City, Fla, Jan. 24.-On last
Monday evening the City Council of
Lake City passed resolutions creating
a committee to purchase ten acres of
land adjacent to the present site of
the State Agricultural College on
which to build the $4,000 gymnasium,
donated by Mr.. H. NJ. Flagler.
Lake Citys Council is composed Of
some of our most public-spirited and
enterprising men, prominently among
them are eX-Mayor Rogers, who has
worked so faithfully for the upbuild-
ing of the city, and who is the author
of the resolutions looking to the pur-
chase of the land on which to build
the gymnasium.
To-day another public spirited citi-
zen came to the rescue and proposes
to the editor of the Florida Index to
donate to the trustees of the Florida
Agricultural College ten acres of land
just east of the present site of the
college, on which the gymnasium
should be built. This is Mr.. f. S.
Futch, a prominent dry goods mer-
chant of Lake City.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
O'CoNNoR's FIGHTING SPEECH.
Declares President Roosevelt and
Premier Laurier in Sympathy
with Irish Movement.

London, Jan. PAT. P. O'Connor
0rish NationalisD made a strong fight
ing speech in the House of Commons
to-day in support of John Redmond's
amendment to the address in reply to
the speech from the throne.
Mr.. O'Connor made a special point
of the reception of the Irish delegates
in the United States by President
Roosevelt, who. he said, was in thor
ough sympathy with the Irish move
ment. and by the Canadian Premier.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier. who. he added,
held the same views. The speaker
further asserted that the greatest Of
all obstacles to a good understanding
between the United States and Great
Britain was the Irish question.
John Morley supported the amend
ment which was rejected by a vote of
237 to 1884,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25

Eatonton, Ga, Jan. 24.-Dr. ]. T.
DeJarnette died very suddenly of
heart failure this afternoon at his
home in this county. Well educated.
highly cultured widely informed, OF
deep convictions and sound ideas,
backed by strong moral courage, he
was not only very prominent, but a
useful and valuable citizen. He was
prominent in public affairs. too. and
has filled high positions of trust. He
served this senatorial district in the
Upper House of the General Assembly
in 1861 and was widely petitioned
to make the race for the House term
following, but he declined. He was
president of the board of directors of
the Putnam County Banking Company,
and president of the Putnam County
Alliance Store directors of this place
for years. His burial will take place
here tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25
TO REORGANIZE CHINA.
RefOrmers Have scheme on the
Model of Japan.

Pekin, Jan. 24.-The Dowager EN-
press and her concillors are seriously
discussing the engagement Of foreign
advisors to reorganize the government.
Yuan shi Kai, Viceroy Of Pc Chi Ii, is
the inspiration of the movement. The
scheme, in its present form, is TO en-
gage six foreigners az authorities, re-
spectively, on international law and
finance and on military, naval. parlia-
mentary, domestic and governmental
affairs.
Yuan Shi Kai and his followers are
hopeful of practical results. They are
taking Japan as their model.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-01-25

Waycross, Ga, Jan. 24.-Mrs. s. C.
Berry died this morning at about 4
O'Clock, at her home in Waresboro, aft
err an illness of few days from pneu-
monia. She was 81 years of age. and
had been married almost so years. She
leaves there sons-Prof. W. A. Berry of
Elko, S. c., F. M. Berry Of Savannah.
and f. J. Berry of this city, clerk of
the Superior Court The two last
named and her husband, Mrs. S. c..
Berry, were present when she died.
Prof. w. A. Berry came to-day. The
funeral will occur at Waresboro to-
morrow.