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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
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ILDHNOIs CENTRAL CHANGES.
Promotions Made in the Passenger
Department

department..
Memphis, Tenn, Dec. ia special
to the Commercial-Appeal from Chica-
go says:
John A. Scott, division passenger
agent of the Illinois Central at Mem
phis, is appointed assistant general
passenger agent with headquarters
there, succeeding 70. A. Kellond at
Louisville. f. w. Harlow, division
passenger agent at Cincinnati, is trans
ferred to Louisville. A. J.. McDougall
succeeds William Murray as division
passenger agent at New Orleans, and
w. j. Mclean succeeds Mr.. McDou-
gall at New York as general eastern
agent The appointments are effective
Feb. 1.
Mr. Scott tonight confirmed the
fact of his appointment to succeed
Mr.. Kellond. He said the Louisville
passenger office would be moved to
Memphis with the entire force and
that division passenger agency will
be established at that city. The d.
vision passenger. agency at Memphis
will be absorbed in the higher office.
Passenger agents in the following ter
ritory will report to the Memphis Of
fee:
All lines of the Illinois Central sys-
tenn south of the Ohio and Potomac
rivers, east of the Mississippi and
Arkansas, Texas and Mexico and Cuba
This mileage embraces 1875 miles on
the Illinois Central, and 1,162 on the
Yazoo and Mississippi valley.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
HERE'S A BIT OF
MORE F0RCEFUL TALK.
''Must" Used in Mentioning state De-
partneut's Opinion.

"Must" Used In Mentioning state De-
partnent's Opinion.
Washington. Dec. 1.-THE officials
here have come to the conclusion that
the projected peaceful blockade" of
Venezuelan ports cannot be recognized,
as against United States shipping at
least. If the allies seek to exclude
Venezuelan shipping from entry to
Venezuelan ports, that might be per-
mitted but they cannot exclude United
States ships in regular business, unless
a genuine state of war is recognized.
Regardless of the merits of the pres
ent controversy the State Department
feels that the vast interests of Ameri-
can trade demand that this rule be
adopted and adhered to, else American
trade might be crippled at the will of
any naval power that sought, to resort
to the anomalous peaceful blockade.
If Great Britain and Germany wish
to exclude American merchantmen
from Venezuelan ports they must ex-
clude all shipping. including their own.
a condition which can only be met by
recognizing the existence of a state of
war, and the dismissal of the present
friction.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
FIGHTING BOIL WEEVILS.

Dallas, Tex, Dec. 17.-The conven-
ton, which was called by the Dallas
Commercial Club for the discussion of
means of Kidding the South of the boil
weevil pest, was convened here to-
day. Prof. w. D. Hunter. United
States entomologist. and others spoke
to-day. 1t is expected a strong appeal
will be issued for state and federal
aid.
The convention adopted resolutions
calling for state and federal aid and
commenting Secretary Wilson for the
liberal course he has pursued in the
matter 1t was also decided to urge
upon the Texas Legislature to pass q
drastic law against the slaughter of all
birds and indiscriminate hunting A
permanent organization was formed,
George N. Aldridge of Dallas being
named as chairman of the Executive
Committee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
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NEW YORK GAMING CASES.
Progress in the Prosecutions Insti-
tuted by Jerome.


New York, Dec. 1.-THE hearing of
the charge against David Bucklin as
being manager of a gambling house
at East Forty-fourth street, the
Garfield house, was commenced to-day.
Bucklin pleaded not guilty and de-
clined to make reply to the question,
What is your business?"
Joseph Jacobs, the detective who is
said to have gathered evidence against
the house, was the first witness. He
told how he obtained entrance to the
house and played faro and roulette
there. BuckIin, he said, received the
men who came in and watched the
different games. The hearing was adj
journed until tomorrow.
At the adjournment of the Bucklin
case, the examination of Samuel G.
Smith, the alleged doorkeeper, at 80
West Thirty-third street, Farrells al
legged place, was taken up.
Detective Jacobs testified to having
gained access to the place and having
gambled there. Smith, he said, admit
ted him.
Ex-Gov Black cross-examined the
witness, after which the hearing was
adjourned until tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
RAILROAD COMPETITION
ON A DECLINE.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Says 1t Is Time to Act

Interstate Commerce Commission
Says 1t Is Time to Act.
Washington. Dec. 1.-THE tendency
to combine confines the most signifi-
cant feature of railway development,
according to the annual report of the
interstate Commerce Commission is
sued to-day. The report says:
1t is not open to question that the
competition between railroad carriers
winch formerly prevailed has been
largely suppressed, or at least brought
TO the condition of effective restraint
The progress of consolidation, in one
form or another will at no distant day
conf1ne this competition within narrow
and unimportant limits, because the
control of most railway properties will
be marged into a few individuals
whose common interests impel them
to act in concert. While this will in
sure, as probably nothing else can in
equal degree, the observance of pub
lished tariffs, and so measurabIy re-
move some of the evils which the act
was designed to prevent, the result
ing situation involves consequences to
the public which claim the most ser
ious attention. A law which might
have answered the purpose when COM
petition was relied upon to secure
reasonable rates is demonstrably in
adequate. when that competition is
displaced by the most far-reaching and
powerful combinations. So great a
change in conditions calls for CORES
ponding change in the regulating
statute"
The commission reaffiarms its re-
concentrations for amending the in
terstate comerce law and urges the
grave necessity for legislation
The report says that the fact that
no convictions have yet been obtained,
nor indictments found, in the cases of
the roads which were shown by an
investigation last winter to have given
secret rates to grain shippers empha-
sizes the fact that the criminal provis-
ions of the present interstate law are
practically a dead letter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
PRESIDENT CASTRO
HAS 10000 MEN.
Venezuela lis Said to he One Great
Camp.

lump
Caracas, Dec. 17.-During the last
ten days President Castro has acted
with extraordinary energy. He has
transformed the entire country into
vast camp, having raised more than
10000 men. whom he has we'll armed,
equipped and transported from every
direction to La Guayra and Puerto Ca
bello, in the expectation that the allies
would attempt to land at one or both
of these points.
But there has been change of feel
ing, and the prominent men of Vene-
zuela, who were at one time ready to
lead the people in the defense of their
country, now consider that justi-
iication to take the men Of the republic
away from their families and their
work does not exist. They have re-
solved to discover means to bring
about arbitration, or at least treat
with the allies. The means sought is
thought to lie through the United
States legation. and satisfactory re-
suits are on every hand expected to
sollow.
member of the ministry said to the
correspondent of the Associated
Press:
THE United States have not pre-
vented the allies from assailing us.
but have obliged them to accept our
terms"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
o5Iahoma's second Crop Of Fruit.

From the st. Louis lobe-Democrat.
Kingfsher, Okla, Nov. 30-Oklanoma
is enjoying a remarkable fall this year.
The fall vegetation is almost as Iuxur-
liant as spring. and the new potatoes,
turnips, beets radishes, lettuce and
onions are to be found in gardens
everywhere. Watermelons are still on
the market at many places, and many
farmers are cutting an additional crop
of alfalfa and prairie hay. Many fruit
trees are in bloom, and rose bushes
are in bloom everywhere.
Henry Johnson, living near Dover,
has an apple tree bearing a second crop
of apples that are nearly ripe. A first
crop matured in July. ]. H. Sterling,
near Blackburn, picked ripe cherries
from tree this week that bore a good
crop in June and bIossomed for the
second crop early in September.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
WILL ACCEPT BLOCKADE.
Not Expected That This Government
VIII Resist.

Washington, Dec. 17.-There will be
no effort on the part of this govern
meEt to resist a war blockade of the
Venezuelan coast as against merchant
ships. Custom requires that due no.
tice shall be given of the blockade, and
that fact, taken in connection with the
declarations that have been made in
the British Parliament by the author
lied representatives of the British gov
eminent, will. it is understood, be suffi-
cient to justify an neutral nations in
the understanding that state of war
does actually exist. This might in the
end require the issue of a proclama-
ton OF neutrality by President Roose-
welt, but this. it is stated, would not
be timely now.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
DEWEY NOTES ERRORS.
System He Employees in the Naval
Maneuvers.

San Juan, p. r., Dec. 1.-THE exer-
cising of the American fleet in squad
ron formation was continued to-day.
The Texas arrived here yesterday and
has taken her place in the battleship
fleet. The maneuvers thus far have de-
veloped the fact that the vessels which
have not hitherto been connected with
the North Atlantic squadron are not
familiar with the present exercises.
They frequently fail to maintain their
positions. Admiral Dewey notes care
fully all errors and is informed of the
names of the officers of the deck in
charge of the various vessels at the
time the errors are made. He trans
mits his views to the commanding Off
GERS for their future guidance.
This has resulted in a feeling of RI
valry which is certain to be beneficial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
GIFFEM CONDEMNS
BRITISH POLICY
Says II Is Dangerous to Enter Into
Such an Enterprise.

Says 1t Is Dangerous to Enter Into
Such an Enterprise.
London, Dec. 1S.-The Times this
morning gives great prominence to a
letter from Sir Robert Giffen, decIar-
ing that the Foreign Office gravely
Numbered in associating itself with
Germany against Venezuela. Sir Rob-
ert contends that a blockade will be
useless against bankrupt state, while
the seizure of the customs will be tam
tamount to annexation and full of
danger, considering the peculiar reIa-
lions of Venezuela to the United States
Further" continues Sir Robert,
however much we may bring Vene-
zuela to its knees, no solvent govern
ment will remain with which to deal"
Sir Robert strikes his most alarm
ing note when he refers to the danger
of Germany embroiling Great Britain
with the United States. He believes
that Germany would not hesitate to
occupy Venezuelan territory. and he
thinks the less said about British
claims the better.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
NEW RAILROAD
FOR THE SOUTHWEST

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec 17.-New York,
Virginia and New Mexico capitalists
to-day incorporated the California
Short line Railway, capitalized at ST.
$780, 900. A line 1875 miles long has been
surveyed from Alamo Gordo to DEM
ing, crossing the Rio Grande at Los
Cruces. 1t will connect the Rock ISL
and system at Alamo Gordo with the
Southern Pacific at Deming, and with
the Santa Fe at Las Cruces and DEM
ing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18

New Albany. Ind.
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus. o.:
Gentlemcns ~ would be an un-
grateful man indeed did not
thankfully acknowledge what Peru
mn has dcnc for me
"Mnny people living in this part
of Indiana are afflicted with catarrh
of the head and lungs suffered
with 1t for seven years and thought
nothing would help me but 10 move
out of this climate, but fortunately
one of my friends called my atten-
ton TO Peruna and at once sent for
n bottle, as was anxious TO know
what IL would do for me.
at certainly acted like "a charm,
every dose helped me and in Ave
weeks was cured and have not
had trace of cntarrh since, for
which You can he sure that l ana
very grRtefoI.''-DavId Harrison.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
A STRAIGHT COURSE.
Pointed Out to Those who Have ca
tarrh in Any Form.

You have chronic catarrh. have you?
You have had it some time? And could
not find a cure?
Well, there are thousands more like
you in this country If you are liable to
catarrh 1t viii begln.to make itself felt
now. If you really want to get cured
this is the way to do it.
Get bottle of Peruna and take a ta-
blespoonful between each meal and at
bedtime. When YOU have continued this
for 30 days sit down and write a LETT
ter to DR.. Hartman, Columbus, O. Tell
him exactly your symptoms; how long
you have had catarrh; what effect the
medicine has had on you. He will an
swer your letter promptly. telling you
what to do further. He will make no
charge. And If you will continue to
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
IN RECEIVERS HANDS.

New Orleans, Dec. lion an appli-
cation of Harry l.. Laws of Cincin-
natl, Judge Pardee in the United States
Circuit Court to-day appointed A. 3.
Wheeler receiver of the Magnolia and
other sugar plantations of ex-Gov.
Warmoth in Plaquemines parish. A
note held by Laws for $4,000 fell due
on Dec. /. and was protested and not
paid. 1t is said various creditors were
seizure OF the plantations
Is one OF the best known plan
tations IN the South.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
NAVAL OFFICERS
TO ASSIST BOWEN.
Dewey Directed to Send One to
Caracas.

Dewey Directed to Send One to
Caracas.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE following
cablegram was sent to-day by the
Navy Department to Admiral Dewey,
in command of the combined fleets,
addressed to San Juan:
Send competent officer, with dis
patch in torpedo boat destroyer, or
other vessel, to Caracas, as assistant
TO American minister"
The following cablegram was also
sent to Commander Diehl of the Mari
eta, now lying at La Guayra:
Send VanDuzen executive officer
of the Marietta) as assistant to the
American minister temporarily"
The officer from Dewey's fleet will
relieve Lieut.. Commander VanDuzen,
who is only an hour distant from
Caracas, when he arrives upon the
scene.
1t was stated at the Navy Depart
ment that one reason for sending the
officers to Caracas was the fact that
Mn Bowen is almost overwhelmed
with the amount of work imposed
upon him by his many charges. He
has nearly all English residents in
Caracas domiciled in the American le-
cation, and is feeding them from his
own table. AS for the torpedo boat
destroyer, it is pointed out that it will
serve as a dispatch boat to keep Mr..
Bowen in touch with the nearest
cable station to La Guayra, which can
be relied upon to transmit messages
to Washington in case the La Guayra
cable is cut as an incident to the
blockade.
No further orders than that noted
above went forward to Dewey to-day,
but Secretary Moody expects to have
ready by tomorrow his order for the
distribution of the vessels of the COM
bined fleets. Up to the present mo-
ment he has not reached any settled
denomination as to any one ship.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
ACID KILLS CATTLE.
Complaint of Water Hyacinths Cru
sade Is Made.

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 17.-Gov.
Jennings to-day received a telegram
from S. ]. Hillburn of Palatka, Fla,
stating that the fluid being used by the
United States authorities in its efforts
to kill the water hyacinths in the st.
Johns river and its tributaries, by
spraying from a government boat, is
daily causing the deaths of hundreds OF
cattle on the ranges bordering on these
waters.
Mr.. HiIlburn gave no particulars as
to how these deaths are caused, but
urged prompt action to secure an IN
yestigation looking to ending the dam
ger to which South Florida cattle are
subjected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18

write 10 the doctor sSSSSS.
you are sure to get >%..s
cured. Some cases take longer than
others. Perhaps the average length of
time 1t takes TO cure genuine case of
catarrh is three months. Some get cur
ed much quicker than this. Stubborn
cases may require longer treatment.
Time or trouble ought to be no barrier
to one afflicted with this dreadful dis
ease.
All people who are interested in
knowing about catarrh can get an in
structiveiy Illustrated 64-page book on
chronic catarrh in all stages and Local
tion free of charge. m
Thomas II. Baker. u. S. Marshal.
Tennessee, editor of Tennessee Repub-
lican postoffce address Memphis,
Tenn, writes: -.
- am so fully convinced that Pc
RUM IL relief to those suffering
with catarrhal troubles because of
its successful use by many of nay nc-
qunintnnces, that 1 have no hesita-
ton TO give IL my endOrsement.'-
Thomas VI. BAKER.
If you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use OF
Peruna write at once to DIR. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman. President of
The Hartman Santarium Columbus,O.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
FRANCE MAY NOW
JUMP ON PERU.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 1.-THE French le-
cation here, presented to the Peruvian
government on Nov. 8 Of this year a
claim for $16,071 $40, in favor of the
Dreyfus brothers of Paris, in accord
ance with the finding Of the Lausanne
Court Of Arbitration. UP to the pres
ent time the government has made no
reply to the presentation of this claim,
and 1t is probable that the French
legation tomorrow will reiterate its
request for a settlement In stronger
language
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
ARMY AND NAVY OFFICERS
MAY BE INVOLVED

San Juan. Porto Rico Dee. i7.-Col-
lectOr crizen to-day seized several
hundred cares ~ liquors which had
been brought from st. Thomas on
board the United States lighthouse .su-
der Laurel. ~ b. reported that certain
army and navy officers A. Wfii aa rNfne
prominent citizens ~ san Juan, are im-
plleated "a the matter,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
LegisIative BIN Passed.

tive bill was passed in the House,
practically as it came from the COM
mittee, except for the amendment
Jan. 81. at o'clock, was fixed as the
time for holding the exercises in con-
nection with the acceptance Of the
statues of Charles Carroll and John
Hansen, Maryland's contribution to
Statuary Hall.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
ON A TRAMP ACROSS
UNITED STATES.
Man Turns Up mt Atlanta who Has
Walked 5000 Miles.

Atlanta, Dec 17-Joseph L. Street
has just arrived in Atlanta after
walk of nearly 5000 miles from Seat
tie, Wash. He started last May and
has taken his time walking leisurely
along, for no other reason. he says,
than pleasure. He has passed through
twelve states and spent some time in
several large cities.
He is now visiting his sister at No.
70 East Mitchell street, in Atlanta. His
last long walk was from Birmingham
direct to Atlanta. He is about As years
old and hale and hearty. He is going
to complete the trip from coast to
coast and expects soon to go on to
Charleston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
GENERAL PEANUTS,
FAMOUS DWARF, DIES.

New York. Dec. 17.-"General Pea
nuts" who for a number of years was
one of the best known midgets and
clowns connected with Barnum's and
Forepaugh and Sells circuses, was
found dead in bed to-day. The midget
was Japanese SO years old, and was
two feet and one inch high.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
---s--s-e----
VANDERBILT'S CONDITION
Is SERIOUS.

Newport, r. l., Dec. ia message
received here from New York tonight,
stated that the condition Of Cornelius
Vanderbilt was serious. owing 10 weak
ness OF his heart. His brother, Regi-
MAID, Mrs. Alfred @. Vandebiit. and
Miss Kathleen Nielsen. who II betroth-
ea 70 Reginald Vanderbilt. viii return
70 New York Ia the morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
SENT TO THE SENATE.
Cuban Treaty Referred to the For
eign Relations Committee.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE President
to-day sent to the Senate the recipro-
city treaty recently negotiated between
the United States and Cuba. The
treaty was received by the Senate In
executive session and was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations
without being read.
1t is stated that the treaty does not
concern the disposition of the Isle of
Pines.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
n. E. Bobo, Mississippi.

Chicago, Dec 17.-Col. r. e. Bobo of
Bobo, Miss, whose name was conspic-
uous in connection with President
Roosevelt's recent bear-hunting trip
died to-day at the Hanemann Hospital
in this city. Blood poisoning. resulting
from liver trouble, caused death. He
was 55 years old.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
Mrs. Agnes Crotty.

Mrs. Agnes Crotty, widow of the
late James Crotty died at 1870 o'clock
this morning at her home No. 222
Bryan street, east after long illness.
She was a native of Savannah and
was so years of age. Her funeral will
take place tomorrow.
Mrs. Crotty leaves two sons James
l.. and John Crotty and five daugh-
tiers, Mary, Annie, Alice, Josephene
and Maggie Crotty.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
FUNERAL OF MOORMAN.
The Body VIII Lie in state mt New
Orleans.

New Orleans, Dec. 1.-THE funeral
arrangements for Gen. George Moor
man, adjutant general of the United
Confederate veterans, who died sud-
denly last night, were completed to-
day.
This evening the body was taken to
Memorial Hall, where it will lie in
state. guarded by Confederate vete-
rams. The funeral will take place at
8 D. m. tomorrow from the hall, and
ali the veterans organizations have
been invited to attend. Rev. A. Gordon
Blackwell, a Confederate veteran, will
deliver the sermon.
Temporary interment will be in the
tomb of the Army of the Tennessee
in Metair Cemetery, New Orleans.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18

New York. Dec. 1.-THE following
were to-day elected directors u the
Mercantile Trust Company u New
YORK Gage y. Tarbeii, second vice
president u the Equitable Life ARsur-
ance society. LeFiie -. Ward. vice
president u the Prudential Insurance
Company, and Edwin Could.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
HELD UP RICH GEMS.
Authorities at Ell PasO Find Jewels
Said to Have Been Struggled.


Washington, Dec. 17.-Special Agent
]. F. Evans, stationed at Ell Paso,
Tex, has reported to the Secretary of
the Treasury the seizure at Ell Paso
of diamonds said to be worth $24 900,
and which. it is claimed. were snug
gled from England via New York
The Jewels have been placed in the
custody of the collector of customs at
FL Paso, pending a hearing of the
case. v i"i
One of the pieces of jewelry was a
diamond necklace. containing 1872
gems, mostly SMALL another was a
brooch containing about 500 small dia-
monds. 1t is understood that a wealthy
lady of FL Paso, and young man, a
professional palmist, claiming to be
from India, are connected with the
case or, at least. know the history of
the gems.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-12-18
QUIET IN HAYTI.

Some sembIance Of order Has Been
Restored There.
Port-au-Prince, Hayti. Dec. 17.-Or-
der has been re-established here. Dur
ing the fighting yesterday number OF
persons were wounded, including two
Italians, who were seriously injured
Two men accused OF committing
crimes were executed during the day
without trial.
The United States legation is pro-
tected by troops.