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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
TWO SHOT TO DEATH
BLOODY TRAGEDY IN LOWER
TATTNALL COUNTY.
THE VICTIMS PROMINENT MEN.
VI. NJ. BURI<HALTER AND ROY
BURI<HALTER KILLED.

Assassination the Outcome of an Al
tercntiOn with n Woman-ShOot-
Ing Done by Negroes of the Name
of Brewton. Who Escaped-VIctims
shot Through Henrt-Senrch Being
Made for Murderers. Who Are
known as BAD Men-The story of
the Crime.
Reidsville. Ga. Dec. News reach
ed here this morning of a terrible
shooting ARRAY which occurred at the
store of Mr.. w. H. Deals, near Jennie
postoffice, in the lower part of TAFT
nall county, Saturday night. in which
M. NJ. Burkhalter and Roy Burkhal-
ter, two prominent citizens, were shot
to death.
Mr.. M. NJ. Burkhalter became in
volved in a dispute with a negro wo-
man late Saturday evening, during
which she made a remark which
caused him to strike her She left
the store, but returned about o'clock
with three negro men, two negro wo-
men and three negro boys. swearing
vengeance on the Burkhalter family.
M. M. and Roy Burkhalter had gone
up to Mr.. Deals house, leaving Harley
Burkhalter and Fletcher Waters at
the store. They came to the house
later and informed Mr.. NJ. M. Burk-
halter of TIE threats made by the ne
groes.
Joe Brewton. the negro who did the
shooting, and Ben Brewton followed
Waters and Burkhalter to the house
and hid near the fence.
As soon as Mr. M. NJ Burkhalter
heard of the threats made against him
he took his gun and started for the
store.
Just as he crossed the yard fence,
Ben Brewton seized his gun and Joe
Brewton ran up and shot him with a
44-caliber Colts revolver, killing him
almost instantly
Roy Burkhalter, who was close be-
hind, was also shot through the heart
and fell dead.
The negroes then left.
Search has been made for them, but
no trace can be found of the murder
ers. The two women and three boys
have been apprehended
The two Brewton negroes are bad
men and If caught will probably be
lynched.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
FOR THREE NEW STATES.
How the Fight Is Going in the Sem
ate Committee.


ate Committee.
Washington, Dec. 1.-The contest
over the omnibus statehood bill be-
gan Immediately upon the meeting of
Congress. AS soon as the Senate adj
journed there was a conference in SEN
ator Hale's committee room, attended
by Senators Allison, Aldrich, Hale,
Platt of Connecticut, Cullom, Lodge,
Hanna and Beveridge, the latter the
chairman of the Committee on Terri
tories. These senators represented the
Republicans who are opposed to the
omnibus bill admitting Oklahoma, New
Mexico and Arizona, and it is under
stood favor bill admitting Oklahoma
only.
The senator's who were in the con-
ference expressed the opinion that if
the conditions were as shown by the
testimony taken, some features of
which were given by Senator Bever-
idge, it would be unwise to admit
either New Mexico or Arizona.
Later in the afternoon there was a
conference in Senator Beveridge's COM
mittee room, attended by the Repub-
lican members of the committee who
are supposed to be opposed to the ON
hiuuS pli' living " the TACT IndI the
committee is working under an order
to make a report on Wednesday, the
Republicans are trying hard to get the
report ready.
The Republicans who are making the
fight for the omnibus bill are under
the leadership of Senators Quay and
Elkins, and it is said fifteen Republi-
cans. are pledged to that bill, which,
with Democrats would give the omni-
bus bill clear majority. The other
Republicans think that certain favor
able remarks have been taken for
pledges, and that when the vote is
taken a majority cannot be mustered
to admit three new states at this ses-
sion
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
IN M'MILLAN'S MEMORY.
The Senate Adjourned After n ses-
sion of IL Minutes.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The Senate was
in session twelve minutes to-day, the
first day of the session, an adjourn
ment until tomorrow being taken out
of respect to the memory of the late
Senator James Mcmillan, who died
during the recess.
= Rarely has the historic chamber pre-
scented such an appearance as it did to-
day. The ustonf of placing flowers
on the desk of senators on the opening
day of a session is one which has long
been followed, but the display to-day
was admittedly the most magnificent
of any that heretofore has been seen
Many of the senators were on the floor
early and were kept busy exchanging
greetings with old acquaintance.
The galleries were packed to suf-
location and hundreds stood outside
the corridors, anxious to gain admis-
sion. Among the interested spectators
were several members of the diplo-
matte corps. Senior Quesada, the Cuban
minister, occupied conspicuous place
and exhibited much interest in the
proceedings.
The absence of Rev. DR.. Milburn.
the blind chaplain, was particularly
noticed. His place to-day was taken
by Rev. j. f. Prettyman of Washing
ton.
No business was transacted beyond
passing the customary resolutions that
the Senate was ready to proceed to
business and fixing the hour of con-
Nen1ng the sessions at II o'clock
President Pro Tenn Frye appointed
Mr.. Platt of Connecticut and Mr..
Jones of Arkansas as the committee to
wait upon the President, and the Sem
ate adjourned until tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
STEAMER CHARLES HEBARD
F0UNDERED IN LAKES
Her Crew of Fourteen Believed TO
Have Been Lost.


Have Been Lost.
Sault-ste-Marie, Mich, Dec. lin the
terrible west gale on Lake Superior
Saturday night, the steamer Charles
Hebard was driven on the rocky shore
at Point Mamainse and was soon dash
consisting of thirteen men and wo-
man cook, have not been heard FROM
and it is feared all have persisted.
The schooner Aloha, one of the con-
sorts which the Hebard had in tow.
broke away from the steamer in Lake
Superior, and has not been heard from
since. When last sighted she was
laboring heavily in the trough of the
sea, and little hope is entertained for
her safety. The schooners Warming
ton and Francomb, the other vessels
of the tow, ran before the gale after
breaking away from the steamers, and
finally succeeded in reaching an an
chorage at Copper Mine Point.
The four boats had been loading
lumber at West Superior and were
bound for Lake Erie ports. When in
the middle of Lake Superior Saturday
night, they were struck by the gale
ana soon arter the Aloha, the rear YES
sci of the tow, parted her tow line and
went adrift. When last seen she was
rolling in the trough. with none of
her canvas set The remaining two
consorts either broke away or were
set adrift soon afterwards. Before
daylight Sunday morning the Fran
comb reached Copper Mine Point at
the east end of the Lake.
When day dawned the wreck of the
ho rd Iryoc 11
short distance away, with only the
smokestack and pilot house sticking
out of the water, but by $3.50 o'clock
everything had disappeared, and the
ship and cargo were being strewn
along the beach by the breakers.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
CONDUCTORS AND M0TORMEN
ARE OUT AT HOUSTON.
No STREET Cars Are Running in the
Texas City.

Houston Tex, Dec. 1.-The street car
conductorsand motormen of Houston
walked outsthis morning, and not a
car has moSed all day.
Efforts mao at a settlement during
the day have zen without avail. The
question of russ submitted by the
men is the keytone of the trouble.
The men claim bat they have been
working twelve nd thirteen hours a
day for less than q and they demand
50 for nine hours 'ork; they also de-
mand recognition 81 the union and
the adoption of certsn rules.
The company has osered a slight in
crease, but it is in thAshape Of boz
nus, and not stralghioffer. Manager
Payne announces that u will make an
effort to run cars withif a few DAYS.
whether he comes TO an aEeement with
the union or not.
The 1876 men out are vey orderly.
and are being carefully coaaed TO stay
or the streets. Webster Field OF
Boston control the Houston company.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
BILLS AGAINST TRUSTS.
Introduced in the Lower House of
Congress.

Congress-
Washington, Dec. IA number of
bills were introduced in the House to-
day affecting commercial combinations.
None of the measures are introduced
at the request of the administration.
Several have been shown to Attorney
General Knox, but he has neither ap-
proved nor disapproved any of the pro-
posed measures.
A joint resolution offered by Repre-
sentative H. c. Smith of Michigan,
proposes an amendment to the consti-
tuition comforting upon Congress power
to define, regulate, prohibit and dis
solve trusts. monopolies. etc.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa,
chairman of the CommitteeGon COM
merce. introduced a bill in the House
to-day, appropiating 100000 to be ex-
pended under the direction of the At
torney General, in the employment of
counsel and agents of the Department
Of Justice to conduct proceedings, suits
and prosecutions in the enforcement of
the Sherman antitrust law.
The resolutions and all bills on this
subject were referred to the Commit
tee on Judiciary.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
DEWEY AGAIN PUTS TO SEA.
Hero of Manila Goes to Commnn nd
Fleet in the Caribbean.

nero Oh Manfla Goes to Comma nd
Fleet in the Caribbean.
Washington, Dec. Admiral Dewey
resumed active sea duty to-day for the
first time since his return to the United
States from his ever memorable cruise
in Philippine waters. His four-starred
pennant was hoisted on the Presidents
yacht Mayfiower at the Washington
navy yard about o'clock, and, accom-
panied by the members of his staff. the
admiral sailed away to assume direct
command of the large fleet engaged in
the maneuvers In the Caribbean Sea.
His staff included Rear Admiral Tay-
Tor, chief of the Bureau of Navigation.
chief of staff: Capts. Swift and Pills,
bury, assistant chiefs of staff. and
Commander Sargent, personal aide.
The departure of the party was de-
void of display. and the customary
salute to the admiral was omitted at
his request.
The Mayfiower wifi set her course d.
rect for Culebra Island, off Porto Rico
and is due there next Saturday.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
RUSHED ABOUT LEADERS.
They Held Informal Receptions in
the House.

Washington, Dec. I-The opening of
the Fifty-seventh Congress in the
House was as usual a spectacular
event. The galleries o. the freshly
decorated hall were packedto the doors
with people prominent in ssciety and
politics, and the flower show on the
floor, although not as elaborate as US
ual, filled the chamber with rerfume
and added grace and beauty ia the
scene.
The members were good natured and
jovial, and there was no outcroppng
of partisan feeling to mar the reas-
sembling. Speaker Henderson receive
ed a cordial reception as he assumed
the gavel, but beyond this there were
no demonstrations. The proceedings
were purely perfunctory. A prayer,
the calling of the roll, the swearing in
of members elected to fill vacancies
created by death or resignation during
the recess, the adoption of the custom
airy resolutions to appoint a commit
tee to wait upon the President, to in
form the Senate that the House was
ready to transact business, and to fix
xAe daily hour of meeting, summarizes
what was done.
Then the death of the late Represen-
tative Charles A. Russell of Connecti-
cut, which occurred in the early fall,
was announced by his successor, Mr..
Brandegee, the usual resolution of re-
greet was adopted, and the House, as
a further mark of respect, adjourned
until tomorrow, when the Presidents
message will be received. The session
lasted less than an hour.
The leaders on both sides were sur
rounded and greeted as they found
their way to their desks, but there were
no demonstrations. Mr.. Cannon OF
illinois, whose election as Speaker OF
the next House is already assured
was besieged by his colleagues with
congratulations, and could with diff
Guilty force a way to his desk. Mr..
Payne Of New York. the floor leader
OF the majority: Mr.. Dalzell of Penn
sylvania, Mr.. Richardson of Tennes-
see, the minority leader, and other
prominent members also held i'm
promptu receptions.
Among the new members sworn In
was Carter Glass Of the Sixth Vir-
glnia district, vice Peter J. otey, de-
ceased,
immediately after the swearing in
q the members. Mr.. Tayler created q
hurry ~ Offering a resolution 10 IN
Fesugate the election OF Mr.. Glass.
Ar. Richardson, the minority leader,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
MET AMID FLOWERS
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS AGAIN
IN SESSION.
BUSINESS OF OPENING DAY
REQUIRED BUT LITTLE TINE FOR
ITS DISPATCH.

Large Crowds Sought Admission to
casion of the Opening of the Sec
ond Session of the Fifty-Seventh
COnEress-Event Was Made One for
Hand-shakings and Congratulate
ture Got a Start.
Washington, Dec. 1.-The second ses-
sion of the Fifty-seventh Congress was
convened at noon to-day. Long before
large crowds thronged about the doors
of the visitors galleries, seeking ad-
mission. Early in the forenoon the
corridors gave evidence of an ap-
preaching session. There were the
usual scenes and incidents attending
the opening of Congress. A bright
sunny day brought out a crowd to
greet the lawmakers, the women being
conspicuous among the visitors.
In the Hobbies of the House members
were exchanging greetings, while On
the Senate side there were similar ex-
changes. Large numbers of represen-
tatives also journeyed to the Senate
chamber to shake hands.
To be seen in the corridors and lob
bies on both sides were many public
officials, who left the departments to
witness the opening. Notable among
those who gathered at the Capitol this
morning were some of the members
elect, who will take seats next be-
cember, or earlier, should an extra ses-
sion be called
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed was
among the visitors at the Capitol.
Prior to the hour for converting, he
visited among the members of the
House, where he once served so many
years, then among the members of the
Senate. He was greeted on both sides
by friends and former associates.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
LOCAL BILLS APPROVED.

Atlanta, Dec 1.-Gov Terrell has
approved the following bills;
BY Messrs. Alexander and Grenade,
of Wilkes-To repeal the act estab-
fishing dispensary in Wilkes county.
BY Messrs. slaton, Houston and
Blackburn, Of Fulton-To amend the
charter of the city of Atlanta SO as
to authorize the municipal authorities
to submit the question of an $500, 900
bond issue for sewers and water works
systems to the people
BY Mr.. Bush. of Miller-To estab-
fish dispensary at Colquitt, in Miller
county.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
HIS MESSAGE TO-DAY.
President Received the Deputation
From the Two Houses.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The joint COM
mittee of the two branches of Con-
gress, appointed to notify the Presi-
dent that Congress had assembled and
was ready to receive any message he
might have to deliver to it, called at
the executive offices this afternoon
The committee was congratulated by
the President. and requested to convey
to the two houses his fluctuations, with
the information that. he would COM
nunicate with the Congress in writ
fg tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
NEW COL MBTAN MINISTER.
Concha Relieved and Herran Prob
ably VIII Succeed.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Senor Concha
has been relieved as minister for
Colombia by orders from Bogota, and
it is believed that DR.. Thomas Herran,
the present secretary of legation here,
will be accredited as minister to sue
coed him in the course of few days.
Meanwhile, DR.. Herran has been cloth
ed by his government with full au-
thority to prosecute the negotiations
looking to a canal treaty. with con-
siderably enlarged powers.
Minister Concha having stood fast
against several string representations
from his own government favoring
treaty, the latter decided to place the
further negotiations in the hands of
DR.. Herran. 1t is of course assumed
from this change that the chances of
the treaty have been bettered.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
WANTS $4,000 FOR
THE COAL COMMISSION.

Cannon Asks for an Appropriation
of That Amount.
Washington, Dec. Representative
Cannon to-day introduced bill APP
propriating $4,000 to defray the ex-
penses of the Anthracite Coal Commits
sion appointed by the President. The
bill provides that the members may re-
ceive such compensation within the
limit of the appropriation as the Pres
ident may deem proper, and provision
is made so there will be no conflict
with existing laws affecting those
members who are now in the employ
of the government.
The bill was referred to the Commit
tee on Appropriations, and will be
taken up by that committee for con-
sideration tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
NAVY TRAINING SHIP
COMING TO SAVANNAH.

Washington. Dec. Ito meet the de-
mand for recruits for the navy. a re-
cruiting party will start South soon
after the Christmas holidays at the
direction Of the Secretary OF the Navy
One OF the training ships will be de.
tailed 10 cruise along the South At.
lantic coast, stopping al Norfolk, Va,
Port Royal, s. c., Charleston, Savan-
nah and 80 on down 10 Florida. The
recruiting party viii be IN Charleston
FEB. % "a and savannah from FEB
&c 70 ~
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
TEXAS GUNS SOON FIXED.

Washington. Dec. 1.-From two to
three weeks, It Is estimated at the
Navy Department. viii suffice for the
repairs TO the two twelve-inch gun re-
turn cylinders Of the Texas, which
were split In gun practice last Satur-
day.
The vessel will leave Norfolk az soon
az the repairs are completed. and ought
70 arrive AZ cuiehra Island IN time for
the combined maneuyers Of Admiral
Deweys fieet
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
SCARCITY OF CARS
Forces Important Concerns Into q
Rcceivership.

Raleigh, N. c., Dec. lon account
OF inability to move lumber, as the
result Of scarcity of cars, the Carolina
Northern Railroad, the Southern Saw
mill Company and the Atlantic Sea-
board Company, with headquarters at
LumDerton, Robson county. n. c.,
were to-day placed in the hands OF
Receiver Augustus Mellier of Phiiadef-
phia by Circuit Judge Purnell
1t is believed the receivershiTs are
only temporary and It is not thought
the creditors will lose any money. Nell
lier is interested to the extent OF about
$16T, 900. The three concerns have our
securities amounting to s1.30O,000. with
a floating indebtedness of 100000. The
companies have offices in Philadelphia.
and parties there are interested.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

challenged action upon the resolution,
Dut as Mr.. Tayler did not ask action
upon 1t, but only that it be referred to
the Committee on Elections No. l, it
Was SO referred without objection.
The Speaker appointed Messrs. Bling
nam of Pennsylvania, Hit of Illinois
and Richardson of Tennessee as the
committee to wait on the President,
ana the House adjourned until to-mor-
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
TO RE-ADMIT JESUITS.
Germany Will Probably Repeal the
Law Against Them.


Berlin, Dec. 1.-The definite state
ment is made by the Breslau Anzeiger,
Catholic journal, that the present
Reichstag will press another resolution.
asking the government to repeal the
law forbidding the return of the
Jesuits to Germany, and 1t is affirmed
that the Bundesrath will this time
consent TO the proposed repeal. The
action of the government is understood
to be due to a compact with the Center,
or Clerical party, in return for the lat
ter's support OF the compromise tariff
bill.
The Center party has tried for years
TO get the law reseinded and has re-
peatediy and successfully brought up
the matter In the Relchstag, but the
Bundesrath has steadily refused 10
agree 70 the repeal The law has been
the subject Of political and religious
agitation whenever any matter came
up. like the Polish question. ia which
the Catholics were influential
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
Castro Talks with Bowen.

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 1.-Presi-
dent Castro has twice sent for United
States Minester Bowen during the last
few days and has had prolonged inter-
views with him. at which the Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs was present.
Both the President and Mr. Bowen re-
fuse to be interviewed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
WITH SICK FOR NORFOLK.
Panther Is bringing Fever-stricIsen
Marines Home.

San Juan. Porto Rico, Dec. 1.-The
United States auxiliary cruiser Pan
Their, with 800 marines on board, nearly
all sick, sailed this afternoon for Nor
folk. She came from Colon. The
Colombian government asserted that
1t could protect the isthmus, so the OPP
portunity was seized to take the fever
stricken soldiers back. A gunboat has
left for Colon to replace the Panther.
Rear Admiral Higginson has sailed
for Culebra Island on board the gun
boat Scorpion.
The Lebanon and Hist have arrived
at Culebra.
The Detroit from Culebra. is coaling
here.
j. s. McCape fell overheard from the
Osceola In this harbor on Saturday and
was drowned. The body was recovered
last night and was buried to-day with
military honors.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
1000 BALES ON FIRE.

Genoa. Italy. Dec. LA pontoon
containing 1000 bales OF cotton. which
had been discharged from the Italian
steamer. Mongibello. from Pensacola
and New Orleans, caught fire to-day,
and II Is probable that the cotton will
be totally lost.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
CELTIC MAY BE LOST.

Detour, Mich. Dec. 1.-The schooner
Celtic, in tow of the steamer Runnels,
broke away from the steamer in the
gale Saturday night, when in the north
end of Lake Huron. and 1t is feared
has been lost. with all on board. The
Celtic carried crew of eight.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
CONDITION NOT SERIOUS.
So Admiral Higginson Reports of
the Marines

Washington, Dec. Rear Admiral
Higginson has cabled the Navy De-
partment, under date of San Juan, Dec.
l, as follows:
Panther ordered to Hampton Roads
on account of malarial fever and de-
Utilization Of marines. Condition not
considered serious"
Naturally apprehension is felt as to
the condition of the marines who were
on the isthmus more than a month,
guarding the Panama Railroad. At
the Navy Department, it is said there
is no reason for alarm over Admiral
Higginsons dispatch. On arrival at
Hampton Roads, the men probably WIN
be given extended shore leave to recu-
perate.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
WIFE I'D VineyardhaNn.

Vineyardhaven. Mass, Dec. THE
barkentine Allen Wilde. from savan-
nah for Boston, was towed hee to-
day from an anchorage of FalIouth.
The barkenfine r. now awaiting tug
70 tow her 20 Boston.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
SENATE WANTS MILITARY
RE0RGANIZED.
Provisions of the Bin That the Body
Has Passed.

Atlanta, Dec. by unanimous vote
the Senate to-day passed the bin by
Senator r. L. Merritt OF the Twentieth
district, 70 reorEanize the military
forces OF the state
The measure is strictly a codification
Of the present laws. which are some
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
BRITTIN MADE PRESIDENT.

New Orleans. Dec. LA. Brittin was
to-day chosen president Of the New
Orleans Cotton Exchange.