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The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17

Many DistinRuished Guests Present
and Gifts Amounted TO over $780,
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Many Distinguished Guests Present
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DeLand. Fla, Feb. 16.-The Presep-
tation Day exercises at the John B.
Stetson University, just closed. were
the best and most largely attended of
any ever held. Nine years ago, day
was set aside for the reception, with
proper ceremonial, of the deeds to the
large fine brick buildings and the cash
endowment presented by Mr.. John p.
Stetson of Philadelphia, for whom the
institution is named. At that time over
$125,000 was given by him and since
then the day has been annually OBJ
served, and every year valuable gifts
have been made to the school by MIR.
Stetson and many other friends, the
total of which amount to over a half
million of dollars. Friday the gifts
amounted to over $4,000 making it the
third most notable occasion in the nine
years.
Prof. George b. Foster, on behalf of
Mr.. Stetson presented to the trustees
East Hail." a new dormitory pur-
chased by Mr.. Stetson from the Hud-
son estate. The property was received
by Mayor ID. u. Fletcher of Jackson
vile in one of the most delightfully."-
eloquent addresses of the occasion.
Rev. T. j. Sparkman on behalf of
the donor presented to the trustees
Conrad Hall, named for Mr. Jacob b.
Conrad of Glenwood, who was the
principal contributor for the building.
When Gov. Jennings arose and ac-
cepted the keys from Mr.. Sparkman
he was greeted with thunders of ap-
plause in which the college yell was
prominent. The Governor gave his
tory of the institution from its incep-
ton by Mr.. DeLand, the founder of the
town and the school, paying tribute to
Mr.. DeLand as the founder. and to Mr..
Stetson, builder, who had made 1t pos
sible for Dr. Forbes as president, TO
bring to Its present state OF efficiency
this really magnificent educational in
stitute having over 400 students from
twenty-five states.
In the evening in the large parlors
of Chaudoin Hall the regular annual
reception was held which was a most
brilliant social function. The costumes
OF the ladies were superb. Mrs. Forbes
wore blue silk with lace and diamonds
ana carried bouquet of roses from
a Philadelphia green house and pre-
sented by Mr.. Stetson.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17

Il. S. Martin, in Harper's Weekly.
There is abundant testimony that
Prince Henry OF Prussia who is COM
ing here next month, is one Of the
pleasantest royal gentlemen in the
world. lie is very good looking, as is
apparent from his picture In the Week
~ and they say he has a clean sweet
mind and a cheerful spirit IL II re-
lated that he was tho favOrite son OF
his father, who left him nearly all his
private fortune, and was great and
general fayorite In the German court
before his brother became Emperor
Notwithstanding that there were rea-
sons enough why the young Emperor
should be Jealous of his popularity,
that has never come 20 pass. but thu
two brothers are said 70 live IN inti-
mate anity. lie n gallant, brave. nn-
conventional in spirit, and altogether
"a likable person. and 81 10 make "a
friendly visit 10 q hoapltable and
friendly people.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
THE DANISH TREATY.


senator Bacon May Offer an Amend
So ment,
Washington, Feb 16.-The greater
part of the day on Monday will be de-
voted by the Senate to an effort to
rdtify the treaty with Denmark for
the cess!on of the Danish West Indies
This proceeding will be in executive
session, and there iss no certainty as
to whether one day will be sufficient
for the purpose or not. Thus far there
has Aenn no marked evidence of oppo-
sltion to the treaty, but Senator Bacon
mas indicated purpose of Offering an
amendment to the agreement and of
discussing It to some extent. What
further discussion may develop re-
mains TO be SEEN
If the consideration of the treaty Is
not concluded Monday it's final dis
position probably will be postponed
Tor several days. as Senator Lodge has
agreed to sidetrack the Philippine bill
only for the one day. With reference
to the Philippine bill it is altogether
probable that a vote will be reached
curing the latter part of the week.
me Democrats have been in confer
ence on The subject, and have reached
the conclusion that they will be able
TO conclude their presentation of their
opposition to the bill in a few more
speeches. An agreement fixing a time
10 vote is likely to be reached on Tues
day. and the indications now are that
next Friday or next Saturday will be
named as the day for deciding the
rate of the bill. There are still few
Set speeches to be delivered on the
nilL but most of the speeches towards
me close of the debate will be brief.
by unanimous consent the census bill
VIII be disposed of after the Danish
,reatV. and before the debate on the
rhlllppine bill is taken. 1t is expected
mat vote will be reached on the CEN
sus bill after very little more debate.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
SAD FATE or A HERO.
Went Through Football, but Sue
cumbed 10 Basket Ball.

Emory College. oxford, Ga, Feb. Is.
After playing a whole season as
quarter back of the freshman football
team, James e. Stratford had the
misfortune to break his collar bone
while engaged in practice game Of
basket ball. Mr.. Stratfard was uncon-
scious for some time, but under skill
full medical attention he revived suffi-
ciently to have the bone set
Basket ball was adopted here several
years ago as a substitute for football
as 1t was claimed that 1t was no SO
dangerous to life and limb. Last fall
on petition from the students, the
faculty of the college again decided
to allow football to be played. and
the whole season was played without
a single serious accident, the worst
casualty being a sprained ankle. It Is
thought that this splendid record may
have some weight with the professors
In recommending to the trustees that
inter- collegiate games be allowed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
DR.. LANDRUM CENSURED.
Americans In Havana Writhe Under
His Free Criticism.

His Free Criticism.
Atlanta, Feb. 16.--Dr. W. w. Lam
drum, of the First Baptist Church.
Baptist Visiting Committee to Cuba,
was shown an article to-day in the
Havana Post, in which he is severely
censured for his remarks relative to
Americans in Havana. DR.. Landrum's
statements that American horse racing.
lewdness and other vices had been in
troduced into Cuba. the Post says,
caused such indignation there that
movement was started to hold an in
dignation meeting Cooler heads pre-
vailed. 1t is stated, and the meeting was
rot held.
DR.. Landrum said that the Ameri-
cans he met in Havana were good peo-
pie. but he had been informed relia-
bly, he thought, that there were others
not noted for sobriety. some addicted
to gambling and others In civic posi-
tions suspected of dishonesty.
The point | made" said DR.. Lam
drum. lis not only good Americans
were found in Havana, but there were
some of The other kind, too. My argu-
ment was that to Americanze Cuba
would not be to Christianize it. for
America is not wholly Christiani2ed.
America sends both the Bible and
beer gospel and gin. missionaries and
stock sneculators. One bad American
can do more against religion than a
hundred good ones can do for it under
present conditions"
DR.. Landrum still sticks to his opin-
ion, he said, and he felt complimented
that what he said had been compared
to the statements of Sam Small. who
has been in Cuba. and in a position to
know something of the situation.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
MORE WARM DEBATE
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR 1T IN HOUSE
THIS WEEK.
TO PASS REDUCTION BILL
DEMOCRATS WILLING But WANT
TO TALK FIRST.

NAbeeIer's speech. Prince Henry's
Likely to Come Up in the Discus
.ion-senate Will EndeavOr to
Rntify Treaty with Denmark and
Mr.. Lodge VIII Bring Up Philip
nine Bill. Against Which the Dem
ocrats viii Make Few More
speeches.
Washington, Feb. 16.-The coming
week promises to be one of unusual ac-
tiylty in the House of Representatives.
Reginning tomorrow the war revenue
reduction bill will be taken up with
two days for debate, and a stringent
special rule bringing the bill to vote
at 8 D. M. on Tuesday without inter
vening motion to re-commit or amend
ments other than those of a. verbal
character proposed by the committee.
At the outset there promises to be a
spirited contest on the adoption of the
special rule as the minority will pro-
test against the cutting off of amend
ments and the motion to re-commit.
There is little doubt, however, that the
rule will be adopted. When the debate
proper begins, there will be hardly
more than three hours on each side.
The passage of the bill is a foregone
conclusion as the minority members as
well as majority favor it, the only
difference being as to the amount of
reduction and the extent to which tariff
changes should go. Aside from the
tariff issue it would be no surprise If
the sensational speech of Representa-
tive Wheeler, of Kentucky, on Prince
Henrys visit and other foreign matters
should figure in the discussion as much
feeling has been aroused by the speech.
The Indian appropriation bill will be
taken up on Wednesday with two other
appropriation bills, the diplomatic and
consular and the postoffice in reserve.
Chairman Sherman of the Indian Af-
fairs Committee, expects to occupy
two or three uays so that the other
appropriation bill probably will go over
until the following week. In that case,
private claims will get some consider
alton the latter part of the week.
There are several important meas
ures of general legislation nav ready
for consideration, including the anti
anarchy bill and the Pacific cable bill.
The intention, however, is not to con-
slider these general measures so long
as any appropriation bills remain un-
acted upon.
Besides the work on the floor of the
ouse it is expected that the coming
week may see some progress IN the
Ways and Means Committee on the
subject CT Cuban reciprocity which
was deferred until after the war revc-
nue. reduction measure had been pass
ed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
With Perfect Nerves and
Good Blood He Has
Won the Highest Po-
sjtion in His Calling.

the highest recognition that it is DOS
sible for a man in his business to have
promotion for merit to the head of
the iinest hre-hghtlng brigade on earth.
He began at the bottom.
Read what he says of the medicine
that has also enabled thousands of
other men and women to achieve what
by intelligence and ambition they we're
cut out TO do.
And bear in mind that what Paine's
Celery Compound has done in the case
of Marshal Musham, and for thou
sands of others who have voluntarily
expressed their gratitude in similar
words, II will do with unvarying GER
talnty III the case of every person
whose nervous system, from whatever
cause, begins TO show the effects of
disease, and whose symptoms manifest
themselves in the various distressing
ways that are so familiar to every
reader.
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pound, is all that you claim for it, and
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have tried it, and have secured great
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Paine's Celery Compound for those
who suffer from lack of energy, ner-
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wv. H. MUSHAM.
Fire Marshal"
Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. II. 1907.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
Why did YOU quit Coffee?

ten and phosphates Of grain needed by
nature to nourish brain and nerves
with food. II does not narcotize and
tear down. II is frequently misjudged
on first trial because Of improper pre-
Dsration. but a VIII be found % be a
most delicious beverage H. after boil
Ing commences n be allowed 20 con-
finue boiling for i5 minutes. This IN
necessary 10 extract the food value
nnf flavor.
There afr fhonf who are entirely
careless ns 90 what goes into the
stomach. buf the one who would make
hll hia movements tend towards health
and posfiDlf greatness, cannot tnord
10 risk adulisrafsd food 0f drink or
even cQnnf.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
WANT SHORTER HOURS.
Chicago Federation Adopts ResoIu-
tiOns OF POstOfHce Clerks.

tiOns OF POstOfHce Clerks.
Chicago, Feb. 16.-The Chicago Fed
GRAFTON of Labor to-day adopted reso-
lutions presented to that body by the
Chicago Postoffice Clerks Union urging
Congress to pass legisfa ton for a
shorter work-day for employees of the
postal service. The resolution was pre-
sented by four postoffice clerks who
represent their union as delegates to
the Federation of Labor. Copies of the
resolution are to be sent to senators
and congressman.
To days move is said to be the first
action of the kind since the recent
sweeping order of President Roose-
welt in regard to postal employees going
to Congress for legislation.
When asked il the resolution was
not in violation of the order it was
stated by the postal clerks that no or
der from the President had come to
their notice officially. The only general
order, they said, was one from the
Postmaster General announcing that
no postal enploye would be granted
leave of absence to go to Washington
to further legislation in their behalf
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17

Washington, Ca, Feb. 1e.-Thursday
evening Rembert Dubose, Robert Hol-
liday. Carl Conway, Will II. Darden
and viii Wallace, several of this
city's most popuar young men, went
down on the train to view the wreck
at Hardin's Greek. When they at
tempted to board the cars to return
nome, which consisted of freight box
es, Supt. Brand, who was m charge.
refused to allow them to get aboard.
so they Were forced to walk back to
Washington, a distance of ten miles.
Each Of the young men will bring
suit against the Georgia Railroad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
REM MEMBERED THE MAINE.
Memorial Service I'm Honor OF Those
Who Lost Their ives-TvO Sur
yfyors Present.

Boston, Feb. 16.-The first annual
memorial service here for those who
lost their lives on the battleship Maine
in Havana harbor was held in Fam
euil Hall this morning under the di-
rection of the League of Spanish War
Veterans. Two survivors of the dis
aster, Sergt. Frank G. Thompson, of
Maiden. and Seaman Frank Morifins OF
Newtonville. occupied places of honor
upon the platform.
There We're in attendance represen-
tatives of many patriotic societies, and
the exercises were impressive.
Letters Of regret at inability to be
present were read from a number of
prominent persons, including Admiral
Schley who said:
while l will be absent in the flesh,
/ shall be with my comrades in spirit
in honoring the memories of our he
roic dead. Peace be to their immortal
souls.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17

placed day by day, or the brain and
other parts OF the body VIII not act
properly.
Coffee IL a hidden but powerful en-
erny so ones progress in life. Its sub
tie. narcotic potion weakens heart, IN
terferes with digestion and has dh-
mite and destructive effect on the nsrv-
Gus system. People who are content
20 load themselves with lmpediments
10 progress, who rsfugs 90 supply body
Win food and drink ~ the kind
needed 10 make up for the daily Die.
indignation ~ nerve and tissue. must
stand aside in fbs rHce fOr prs-snli-
nfnce.
The ones who hre properly red. VIII
surely nin fhf laufnlf
kesEaaa Es1d coffee FURNISHES taf Eiu.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
BIG LAND AND LUMBER DEAL.
'aIdweH Company of North Carolina
Changes Hands for S5I7,517.

Cnarlotte. N. c.. Feb. IA special
10 the Observer from Lenoir, says:
Papers have been filed with the ra-
order of deeds here by which the en-
ere property of the Caldwell Land and
Lumber Company. changes hands. The
cCnsideration named was $517, ,517.
ms property consists of large mill,
near Lenoir, something like 4O. 600 acres
or valuable timber lands in this coun-
~ and the Caldwell and Northern
hallroad. which runs eleven miles
~, TsDorthwest OF Lenoir. to ColIettsvilie.
me property goes to Mr.. George
ahaKespeare. trustee, representing, IL
,s sald' several Philadelphia capital
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
Mrs. q y ,rraery. Augusta.

Augusta. Feb. l6.-Mrs. q. v. YER
derry d.ed az midnight in the elghtieth
year OF age. She vas the mother ~
President Eugene J.. Nerdery ~ the
Warren Manufacturing Company and
President James o. Nerdery of the I'm
forprire Manufacturing Company. two
~ AuFuffa'F large cotton mills Fhe
D. survived also by $50 dHurhtnrn.
~ liesft Adele and BESSIE Nerdery.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
Cornelius Roosevelt Dead.

New York. Feb. 16.-Cornellus
Roosevelt. the only surviving son of
the late s. Weir Roosevelt, and a
cousin 10 President Roosevelt. is dead
OF heart disease In this city. Mr.
Roosevelt was born in this city nifty
four years ago, and was educated at
the Troy Polytechnic Institute
Shortly after completing his course
there he went abroad and had lived
since that time chiefly IN Paris.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
What Goods Cost Eighty Years
From the Osweeo Philadinm

From the Oswego Palladium.
From an old journal that was kept
in 1915 by merchant of Oswego 1t
would appear that It cost the citizens
something to live in those days. An
thracite coal was unknown, and for
Illuminating purposes candles and
whale oil were used. Salt in those
days was as much a necessity as now,
but II cost $f.25 per bushel or $5.3S per
barrel. Whisky was worth 81 a gallon,
rum $2.15 per gallon. tea 81 a pound,
corn 81 bushel, tobacco A cents a
pound sugar 26 cents a pound. loaf
sugar 81 cents a pound, cambric 81 a
yard, dimity 81 per yard, molasses 81 A
per gallon raisins so cents per pound,
shirting 80 cents per yard, potatoes "A
cents per bushel, rye and wheat s1.50
per -bushel, red flannel S8 cents per
yard, oil 81 per gallon.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
HON. #. w. DART FOR SENATE.
May. However. Prefer Judgeship of
Brunswick Circuit.

Douglas, Ga, Feb. 16 Hon. F. Will
lis Dart has been prominently men
toned by his many friends for the Sem
ate from the Fifth district, or for Judge
of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit, in
the event that Judge Joseph w. Bennett
does not stand for reelection. Judge
Dart is eminently qualified to fill either
position with honor to himself and
county. 1t is Coffees time to name the
senator. and, If Judge Bennett retires,
Douglas time to name the Superior
Court Judge. Waycross gave the cir
cult judgeship to j. l.. Sweat, sue
ceeded by Joseph W. Bennett of Bruns-
wick, who, il succeeded, may be by r.
Willis Dart of Douglas.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
was Hurt i'm Washington wreck.

Washington, Ca, Feb. 16.-- Ed Num-
of Union Point, foreman of the Geor-
gia Railroad wrecking crew, who was
badly hurt by falling from the trestle
at the Hardin's Creek wreck, is at
Hotel johnson at this place and is
doing as well as could be expected
His mother, of Union Point, is at his
bedside.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
CINCINNATIANs AT CHARLESTON.
Visited Fort Sumter and Heard Col
Armstrong Speak.

Charleston. S. c., Feb. 16.-Mayor
Fleishmann and the Cincinnati party
had harbor excursion to-day. They
landed at Fort Sumter and the band
played THE Star-Spangled Banner"
on the ramparts. Thence the steamer
carried them to the site of the naval
station on Copper river and to the ex-
position on Ashley river. A feature
of the excursion was an address by a
battle SCARED ex-Confederate, Col.
James Armstrong, harbormaster of
Charleston.
Tonight the party left here for Gin
cinnati via Atlanta and Chattanooga.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
MEN GET NO CONCESSION.
:" and o. Southwestern shops to re.
open This Week.

cincinnati. o., Feb. 16.-The shops Of
me Baltimore ana Ohio Southwestern
railway Company at Washington. In
u,sna, which have been closed for three
"eeks on account OF a strike, begun
at'use ause the railway company dis
9, aIsed about thirty laborers for whom
was claimed there was no longer
y ,,,,s work. will be reopened this week,
sta WIN smaller force. No conces-
''i Whatever was made to the men.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17

IL probably comes TO every thought
ful person at times that there are
plenty Of common. mediocre prople.
and that II one determines 20. he or
she can press 20 the front, pass the
crowd, and win position. fame and
gold. II is largely u matter Of deter
mlnati0n and health. Many a deter
mined character with brilliant posi-
bllities is held back by lll health. Some
hnd that bright. Keen thoughts refuse
10 como 90 their brains, and wonder
Mhw
The Kind of brain work fhai makes
successful 9rofesffonal men makes
heavy drauRhtf on the hllinE ~ the
mluub nerve cells ~ fbe body. said
nninr being composed of HraYlsn
rot VI nateIlAl walsh msst " go
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
Engineer and Fireman Killed.

Connellsville, Pa, Feb. 16.-Engineer
t. w. Lyons of McKees Rocks, and his
fireman. p. w. Desot of Buffalo, were
killed In a head-end collision Of freight
trains on the Pittsburg. McKeesport
and Youghiogheny division of the Pitts
burg and Lake Erie Railroad at Round
Bottom last night. The trains came
together as the result of disobeying Or
ders by one of the crews.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
TALLAHAssEE's BONDS OPPOSED.
Prospective Occupants of Cemetery
Lots Do Not Like Scheme.

Tallahassee. Fla, Feb. 16.-The reg
istration of voters for the city election
next Tuesday has closed with an un-
usually small number registered. Be
sides complete set of municipal off,
GERS to be chosen, a proposition ID is
sue bonds for a new cemetery will be
determined by the vote of freeholders.
AS quiet as this matter has been kept,
opposition to the bonding scheme has
been developed during the past week
by those whom, in the course of nat
ural events, on account of age, are
likely to first require the use of eem-
etery.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
DIR. MUELLER ALREADY HERE.
Former Consul of Orange Free State
Has Been mt Work n Month.

Former Consul of Orange Free State
Has Been Mt Work Month.
New York, Feb. l6.-It has been an
nounced that DR., Mueller. the former
consul of the Orange Free State to The
Hague, was one of the passengers on
the steamship st. Paul which arrived
here to-day. 1t was said that DR..
Mueller was sailing under the name of
IF. Castberg," so that his departure
from Europe might be kept secret.
Inquiry was made this evening of John
l.. V. Pruyn by a Tribune reporter,
concerning the visit of DR.. Mueller.
Mr.. Pruvn said:
Henry Mueller. the Boer emssary,
has been in this country for a month.
He has been travelling through the
western part of the state I think
he is at Albany at present. He will
come to this city very soon. Just
when. l do not know"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
CAUSES ron BRITISH ARMY.
N"ies for the Boers Going over In
Disguise.

%" Lake. Utah, Feb. is.-Three
'''u'"nd western horses. known as
~ uses gathered from the ranges
W" lniei-mountsin states. are 10 le
I.li.I.a 10 south Africa for use Ia the
..tn army The anima'a were pur-
49, bt agents ~ the British army
NJ. l'h0 been Fconring the country f0r
.... ana have been concentrated boz
49, n ihls city and Grand Juno
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
Followed Not HI. Fa theirs Foot.tcp.

Washington, Ca, Feb. 16.-John
Bowie, colored, who has been EN-
ployed at the depot for years, and
last week charged with robbing the
depot, pleaded guilty in the City Court.
was sentenced to six months on the
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17

and fine of $3.50 Bowie's
father held the position at the depot
for twenty-five years.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-17
WILL VISIT NEGRO SCHOOLS.
Miss Helen GouId,s Plans in Atlanta
To-day.

Atlanta, Feb. 16.-Miss Helen Miller
Gould will remain here tomorrow.
leaving Tuesday for New York. 1t is
said tomorrow she will visit one or
two of the negro educational institu-
tions, particularly the Morris Brown
College. which was endowed by North
ern capitalists.