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The sun., 1902-12-30
.NARCONI VS.. CABLES.
Sir william Preece Believes the wireless
system Can Never Compete.

Sir William Preece, the eminent electric
ian, was interviewed last Tuesday by the
ST. Jdmess Gazette on the achievement Of
Marconi IN sending wireless messages
across the Atlantic. Sir William said he
had never dou bted the possibility Of putting
America and England in communication
by means Of wireless teegraphy.
In some of my papers. he pointed out.
Il have expressed the conviction that sig
nails could be sent to Mars if there be any
one on it,"
Reminded that he had thrown some
doubt on the signals which Mr.. Marconi
transmitted a year ago between Cornwall
and the American continent, Sir William
replied:
What ] said was that the signals could
very well have been reproduced by atmos-
pheric effects, and there was no;h hing con-
elusive at the time TO show that they had
not been. A signal not so open to this OBJ
lection mi ght have been chosen for the
purpose of demonstration. That it was
possible to send such signal. never ques-
toned. am not in the least surprised
that messages have been sent across the
Atlantic. The puzzling point to me is
why Marconi has not done it sooner in view
Vi tHc icuBln VI tliic lc fib OVCu cu8dkcu
on the experiments.
achievements on telegraphy generally, SIR
William was emphatic in declaring that in
his opinion, wireless telegraphy would never
come into serious competition with the
submarine cables.
But. the interviewer interrupted, the
cable companies are reported to be dis
turbed in consequence Of Mr.. Marconi's
latest effort"
odd women shareholders. perhaps, re-
what are the principal obstacles in your
opinion. Sir William. to wireless telegraphy
becoming an important factor in our sys-
TEN Of communication
In the first place there Is a want OF re-
raphy. 1t is possible to tap every wireless
message
Probably you observed. Sir William, that
such a possibility was denied on behalf
Of Marconi?"
ITO my own knowledge three stations
doubt that tapping is possible at every sta
ton In these circumstances there can be
no privacy. which il essential in communi-
cation. Another obstacle to wireless te-
legraphy being largely used for commercial
purposes il the low rate of speed at which
mitted as compared with the cables Over
the new Atlantic cables messages can be sent
at the rate Of hundred words a minute"
-Over one cable?'
"Yes."
is that the speed in actual practice, on
an average?"
THE speed in daily practice is seventy
words minute by hand and ninety words
by automatic means. | am speaking now
Of the new cables. This rate of speed is
not possible over the old cables. but the
latter are being done away with and new
ones substituted"
Don't you think II Is possible to get up
such speed with the wireless telegraphy?-
Anything Is possible with electricity, but
there is no immediate prospect Of wireless
telegraphy competing with the cables as
regards speed"
Then do I understand you to think, Sir
William. that wireless telegraphy will never
be practicable AZ an important means OF
communications"
That's my view: II will never stand COM
parison with the cables"
The sun., 1902-12-30
OLD COPS IN THE RING YET.
Inspector Thompson and All Others' Pass
Physical Exams.

The last effort Of Commissioner Partrid pe
before stepping out, to rid the force OF some
OF its old men, proved a failure. All who
were ordered to appear for examination
into their physical ability were reported
bv the Board Of Police Surgeons yesterday
to be in excellent condition.
The candidates for enforced withdra wal
were
Inspector Walter l., Thompson OF the
borough OF Queens Capt. Theron 8 Cone
land. Fast Thirty fifth street: Capt William
Schultz. Bronx Park: Capt. Edmund Brown.
Atlantic avenue. Brooklyn; Capt. Watson A.
Vreden burgh. Amity street. Brooklyn: Sergt
John Graham. Prospect Park. Brooklyn:
@ ion se1st e JOHN !sns @sT%e enfl" sis
Gates avenue. Brooklyn. and Sergt. William
Gregory. Grand avenue. Brooklyn
The outcome 81 the examinat ion was A
triumph especially for Inspector Thomp-
son. who In one Of he spruces. men on the
force, in spite Of his on years, and who re.
garded the insinuation that he was growing
TOO old to he useful as a personal insult
He no sooner faced the Board Of Surgeons
yesterday than he suggested that he turn
q Few handsprings and back somersaults.
President Cook Of the board said that he
should like to sec the inspector do some OF
his athletic stunts, hut he had TO refuse the
Oirer because he school Of instruction, where
he examination took place. was too small.
Inspector Thompson looked disappointed
but submitted TO examination in the usual
way.
capt, Copeland made a fine showing
Though he IL II years old and has been a
policeman since the establishment Of the
metropolitan police, forty-five years ago
The Others are men about as years old
Sergt Gregory IL No. and Sergt Wor-
nell No. 2 on the present eligible list. i,
would have been a sore disappointment
for them to have heen forced out with their
captaincies almost IN sight. They have
now hopes Of getting their promot ion before
retiring, which will mean a difference OF
sa75 la their annual pension,
The sun., 1902-12-30
UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK
Third Floor
PLANNED TO INVADE CANADA
WITH 5000 PRO.BOERS FROM
HERE-SO SAYS PEARSON.
Hes Boer Agitat0r-Mentions the Late
Edward Van Ness ~ Financial Backee
Of the Enterprtse--Mrs. Van Ness
says the Story is Absolutely Untrue,

MONTEREY. Mex. Dec % -Cen sar,.,
Pearson, a former Boer conmander nh
is now here, avs Il a. plans had heen mad.
for nm invasion ~ Canada ,,,h ~
pro- Boer Ameri, a * whom a ston vas M,
to the proceedings by the d,a n, ths
financial hacker OF the movemept
He says that had il not h.en Tor IN. d..,h
of Edward Van Ness q, Nov vi ~"
invasion vo,,ld ha,, ."o
March or AnriI The war x.s M, .na.S
until Nav.
Van Ness had agreed 70 f,-n;s, al a..
money necessary to ao,,;n an .rr,,, :, :,
least a oO0 men Hs w.s ,aa,,L,, ~
tired New YORKER wbosa on,;ro
was with tho Rosrs o,oord;, S.
pearson.s statement e"'
The sun., 1902-12-30
Harry Eiroy Russell Not Dead.

BosroN, Dec. 2o.-Harry Elroy Russell,
the husband OF Lady Isola Mariana Norton
Douglass Hamilton, is not dead, as was
announced In New York yesterday. He Is
a bellboy at the Hotel Bellevue in this city.
Their marriage took place. he says. at
Buffalo In September. 1901. at the Pam
American Exposition. Both we're at that
time appearing with the Around the World"
theatr rical company.
The sun., 1902-12-30
IDENTIFIED As ETHEL KAHL.
Girl Who Drank Oxalic Acid Sent to the
MAyside Home.

The young woman who was arrested in
Adams street, Brooklyn, OH Friday night
after having drunk oxa'ic acid and who
gave a fictitious name and address, was
Yesterday identified in the Adams street
court as Ethel Kahl, II years old. who lived
with her widowed mother al IS Hancock
street. She was sent to the Wayside Home,
pending examination on Friday on charge
Of attempted suicide.
About year ago her mother had to have
her placed In the same institution on ac-
count Of her erratic habits. The girl was
an acquaint ance of Ruth Dunn, who figured
in the Brooks-Birns tragedy.
The sun., 1902-12-30

Gen Greene, who will be Police Com
missioner day after tomorrow. was deep
in study of the three-pla,oon system yes
terday. He said he might reach an opinion
on the day of taking Office.
Gen Greene announced that he would
take his private secretary. William S. Cor
sey, into the Police Department with him.
that being the only charge he has decided
on. Mr.. Corsey was secretary to Secre-
tary of War Elihu Root for year and
half
The sun., 1902-12-30
BURIED IN SAWDUST PILE.
Driver Smothered Under q Heap and Dead
when Found.

James Lennon. % years old, a driver for
William Patchell, who has q factory at
5O7 West !3Oth street. was smothered yester-
day afternoon under a twelve-foot pile Of
eawdust.
Lennon, who was working between two
big sawdust piles, was told by his employer
to All a number OF bags and load them on
a wagon.
Mr.. Patchell went ont for a while and
upon his return missed Lennon He was
alarmed at the changed appearance Of one
sawdust heap and called some OF his men
Lennon.
An ambulance from the j. Hood Wright
Hospital was called hut Lennon was dead
The sun., 1902-12-30
STOP ATTACKS on BRITISH.
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce Make,
an Appeal.
Special cable Despoteh 10 THE sun.

Speetd! Cdhe Despatch 10 THE SUN
HAMBURG. Dec. 20 The Chamber of
commerce. in its annual report. comments
regr"tfully upon the continuance of the
economic depression. 1t earnestly appeals
to the press to cease its attacks upon Great
Britain, which. it says. in an economic
respect, especially a. regards colonial
enterprise. must continue to be Gcrmanys
model.
The report aludes to the shipping COM
bnation. and regrets the proposed subven.
tion to the Cunard Line by Great Britain.
which, 1t contends. will have an unfavorable
influence on the economic views and shin.
ping legislation Of other countries.
The sun., 1902-12-30
CHURCHES CLOSED no PRINCESS.
Lutheran synod Takes Action on the Eiope
ment Of Louise 0f SaxOny.

Speein! Cable Dispatches to THE Sun
VIENNA, Dec. .p.-The Imperial Court
has refused to furnish means for his sup
port to Archduke Leopold. who accom-
panied his sister. the Crown Princess of
Saxony, to Geneva after she left her homo,
unless he makes an unconditional re-
nunciation Of all rights to the family
fortune.
BERLIN. Dec, 2s.-The Lutheran Synod
Of Saxony has issued decree denying the
Crown Princess Louise. who recently ran
away with Prof. Giron, the privilege OF
praying in churches Of that denomination
in Saxony.
The sun., 1902-12-30
VIII Abolish His Hotel Reel,,er.

PORTLAND. Me, Dec ?s,-The proprietor
Of the Falmouth Hotel, the largest all.the-
year hotel In Maine. has abolished his pub
lie register and will henceforth use secret
card system Of assigning rooms to guests.
Every card will be numbered and a coupon
bearing the duplicate number given to The
guest The card bearing his autograph
will be kept OH Ale at the desk.
The sun., 1902-12-30
SIN DIE IN BURNING HOUSE.
Bodies Of the Mother and Five Children
Found In the Ruins.

Special Cdbe Dfspdtch 10 The sun.
LONDON, Dec. "a small house in
Stepney caught fire tonight and burned
with amazing swiftness.
When it became possible for the hremen
to enter the building they found the charred
bodies of the tenants wife and her Ave
children, the latter clinging to their mot her
as though depending on her to save them.
The sun., 1902-12-30
Glens Fails Labor Union 70 Pay Fines OF
Rioters.

GLENs FALLS, N. u. Dec. 2s.-The Cen
tral Trades and Labor Assembly OF this
village has made an assessment OF rs
cents on every union man In Glens Fall
The fund so raised, which will amount to
81 900 will be used TO pay the fines imposed
upon Henry l.. Ramsey and David Milford.
who were recently tried and found guilty
Of rioting. The fund will also be used TO
pay the expenses OF the trial OF all alleged
rioters, Ramsey, who was fined $3.50, L.
The sun., 1902-12-30
chinese Hospital to Or. storrs's Memory.

Friends OF the late Rev. DR.. Richard 8.
Storrs OF Brooklyn, who was for many
years president of the American Board
Of Foreign Missions. are planning to honor
his memory by erecting to IT mission hos
pital In Fooohow. The new building will
and recently damaged by fire. and will cost
about $4,000.
The sun., 1902-12-30
One Killed In French Railway Wreck.

'Pet'u8 Vu"s DsspdFth 70 THE SUN
PARIS, Dec. IA passenger train WA
derailed near st. Paul's station, Arras, to-
day. The engine driver was killed. -Four
passengers were severely injured and many
others were slightly hurt.
The sun., 1902-12-30
A Liberal Education and Bened,ct,on

are the Church's best gift to its sons Every
father who teaches his children TO read THl
Sun .sives them an education aud q blessing
-AdV.
The sun., 1902-12-30

Your druggist will refund your money II PAZO
OINTMENT fails 10 cure Ringworm. Tetter Old
Ulcers and Sores. Pimples and Blackhsads on
The sun., 1902-12-30
Tiffany & Co.
Special Sale

Fine plates for the various courses,
also Cups and Saueers for Tea,
Coffee and Bouillon, in exclusive
designs.
At Greatly Reduced Prices
UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK
Third Floor
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
THE NEWS AT JESUP.
what Is Doing in Politics, Building
and other Matters.


Jesup, Ga. May 11.-Superior Court,
Wayne county, convenes in Jesup to-
morrow, the docket is a light one, and
court will hardly be in session for
longer than three or four days.
Sheriff w. B. Lyons is not a candi-
date for reelection, at the coming pri-
mary, having Withdrawn from the race
on account of poor health. His with
drawal is very much regretted by his
large number of friends, as he has
made one of the very best sheriffs the
county has ever had. The race for
sheriff is now between B. D. Waldron,
J. T. Overstreet and w. T. Gattis.
The new public school building is
I nearing completion. and presents a fine
appearance. 1t will be in readiness to
be occupied when the next term opens
this fall.
Mr.. w. A Mccullough, has been APP
pointed supervisor of track for the
Plant System, from Savannah to Folks
ton, via Jesup and Jesup Short Line.
His headquarters will be in Jesup Mr..
Mccullough was formerly supervisor
from Savannah to Waycross, with
headquarters at Waycross.
The Jesup Short Line is in full oper-
alton now, having put on an accomo-
dation train, which leaves Jesup every
day, Sunday excepted, at $50 a. m
for Foikston, and returning arrives at
Jesup at $50 p. m. The Plant System
have also begun to operate their
through Jacksonville fast freights,
Nos, 215 and 2GS via the Short Line,
and it is expected that other trains
will be operated via this route in the
near future. The supposition it that
the Southern Railway will operate it's
own passenger trains over the Short
Line after July.
Mr.. Fl. w. Whaley, President of the
Merchants and Farmers bank, has re-
Gently erected a very handsome, stone
front building adjoining his store, and
it is now occupied by the Band
There are several new buildings go
ing up ir the town, and Jesup is
steadily building up. There is no doubt
in the minds of the citizens but that
the opening up of the Jesup Short
Line, is the beginning of better things
for Jesup. The Plant System is at
" ork on a large coal chute, which is
being put up at the Junction of the
Short Line with the main line of the
Savannah Florida and Western.
The Women's Club will reproduce on
next Tuesday night the The Old
Maids Convention" which was given
such an ovation during Superior Court
last November.
AS the time approaches for the pri-
mary politics becomes warmer. 1t is
the opinion of the writer, as well as
many others, that Col Estill is gaining
ground every day. There seems to be
no doubt but that Col. Tom Parker of
Bailey will be the next judge of the
Superior Court for this circuit
Col. William j.. Bryan of Lincoln,
Neb.. was in Jesup this afternoon,
having come in on the afternoon
Southern train from Atlanta. He re-
manned here until the 4:30 p. m. train,
when he left for Cuba. Mr. Bryan is
looking extremely well, and appears
to be in good spirits. He claims to be
on a prospecting trip.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
COL. ESTILL IN HABERSHAM.
He Visjs the Thriving Town of Cor
neIia and Receives n Warm We'll

come.
Cornelia. Ga. May 12.-This little
city, which is next to the highest rail-
road point in the state, is an ideal
place for a summer home. 1t is at the
junction of the Southern and Tallulah
Falls railways, surrounded on all sides
by large orchards and vineyards, from
which are taken the finest peaches and
grapes in the state. We have a colony
of Swiss, who engage extensively in
grape culture and the manufacture of
wine. The latter is of the finest varie-
ty and the equal of the famous Cali
fornia wines.
The water is of the coolest and best
and the air all that could be desired.
The population is steadily increasing,
and business prospecting. We have one
bank, seven stores and ten hotels and
places of entertainment. The Hotel
Grand has just been finished and is the
largest and best appointed, while the
others are excellent.
j. c. McConnells tan yard and har-
ness factory is one of our principal
industries and affords employment to
a large number of laborers.
This is the point from which people
radiate in all directions and the livery
stables are several and good, so that
those seeking pleasure or attending
business can always be accommodated.
Col. ]. II. Estill of Savannah, can
didate for governor, spent part of
Thursday last here shaking hands with
our people To say he made friends is
TO put it mildly He fairly captured
the town. His presence added greatly
to his popularity and Estill buttons
are now to be seen on nearly every
one you meet. He did not make a
speech, but spent the time in calling on
the people. He was taken in charge by
Mr.. B. w. Grant, of Hotel Grant. and
introduced to as many as they could
find in the limited time at COM
mand. Col Estill's tour of our county
has placed Habersham in the Estill
pOlitpnn
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
RED MEN AT COUNCIL FIRE.
Two Hundred Snchems and Braves
in Attendance at Americus-A Mag
nificent Banquet Last Night.

Americas. Ga, May 1.-THE twent-
ty-third Great Sun Council Fire of the
Great Council of Georgia, Improved Or
der of Red Men, is now burning in
Americas with two hundred past sach-
ems and braves in attendance. Promi-
nent Redmen. representing every tribe
in Georgia, are here, and the council
begins auspiciously.
Among Grand Lodge officers attend
ing is Great Sachem j. F.. Kellam,
Great Prophet w. H. Breck, Great
Senior Sycamore NJ. C. White, Great
Junior Sycamore George Nearrett,
Great Chief of Records John r. Abney,
Great Representative c. S. Brown and
George e. Johnson, great keeper of
wampum.
The Redmen were banqueted at Hotel
Windsor this evening, and the ocea-
sion was a magnificent one. Cow
ers were laid for two hundred guests,
while the decorations were elaborate
and beautiful. A splendid menu was
served amidst toasts and responses.
The business session convenes to-mor-
row afternoon on address of welcome
upon behalf of Americas and Lanahas-
see tribe of Redmen of this city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
RHEUMATISM.


NJ. F. Ballantyne of Ballantyne q
McDonough's Iron Foundry, SaVan-
nah, Ga. says that he has suffered Tor
wears from rheumatism and coule
get no relief from any source but P. r
P, which cured him entirely. He eX-
tolls the properties of P. P. P. on every
occasion.
P. P. P. is the greatest known cure
for rheumatism; it eradicates the dis
ease out of the system quickly and for
ever
P. P. p, Lippman's Great Remedy,
cures Salt Rheum, with its itch ana
burning, Scald Head, letter, etc.
P. P. P. cures Boils, Pimples, ana al
eruptions due to the blood.
P. P. P. cures rheumatism and all
pains in the sides. back and shoulders
knees, hips, wrists and joints.
P. P. P. cures Blood Poison in all us
various stages. Old Sores, Ulcers ana
Kidney Complaints.
P. P. p. cures Catarrh. Eczema
Erysipelas, and all skin and blood dis
eases. and Mercurial Poisoning.
For sale by all druggists.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
BAD OUTLOOK FOR PEACHES.
viii Not BE More Than Half a Crop.
Says Commissioner Stevens-LacIs
of Rain Has Cut short Cotton.

Atlanta, May 2.-Commissioner of
Agriculture o. B. Stevens said to- day
that there would not be half a peach
crop in Georgia this year. He has re-
Gently made a trip all through the
peach section of the state, and says in
addition TO all that the crop has suf-
fered up to the present time, much of
the fruit is now dropping off on ac-
count of the attacks of the curculio,
and that the destruction of the peaches
is going to be a great deal more extern
sive than anyone has yet imagined.
He says he finds also that in many
sections of the state there has not been
rain enough to bring up the seed plant
ed while in other sections planting is
not completed, and in some there has
been no planting at all. The farmers
are much discouraged. he states, and
he says it is impossible that Georgia
should have a large cotton crop this
year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
CANDIDATES IN JEFFEKsox.
Col. EstiII Welcomed by Many
Friends at WadIey.

Wadley, Ga, May 12.-Col Estill,
South Georgia's candidate for Cover
nor, gave us a pleasant call this morn
ing. Col. Estill has many supporters
here who were delighted to shake
hands with the next Governor of
Georgia. Col. Estill will certainly get
large vote in jefferson county.
State School Commissioner Glenn
also gave us a hearty handshake to-
day 1t is safe to say that he is the
only man known in the race in this
part of the country. Col. j. NJ. Ter
rell will speak at Louisville Tuesday
and quite a crowd will go from Wad-
ley to hear him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
-
FOUND NEGRO IN HER ROOM.
Young Woman Screamed and He
Jumped Out of the window.


Jumped Out of the window.
Triton. Ga, May 12.-Sunday morn
ing during the early hours, one of the
daughters of Mr.. NJ. E. Nesmith, resid-
ing near ODE. Ga, in Colquitt county,
was awakened by some one in the
room, having hold of her. When she
awoke she discovered it was a negro
man, and screamed. The negro be-
coming frightened, jumped out of the
window and ran. The young lady re-
ported the occurrence to her mother.
Mr.. Nesmith was absent from home on
business, and no man was about the
house. The negro was one of the hands
on the Nesmith place, and no doubt
but that his presence in the room was
of criminal intent. The report was cir
culated and soon reached Obe and
crowd of citizens at once formed to in
vestigate the matter. No positive iden-
tiflcation could be given by the young
lady as to who the negro was, but She
says she was certain almost that it
was a negro that worked about the
place and made fires. This negro was
captured about 10 O'Clock Sunday morn
ing on his way to attend Sunday school
at ODE, and the crowd took him in the
woods mile from town, and gave him
a terrible beating, and one of the crowd
shot him in the leg. The negros condi-
ton is precarious, though he was
given but little time to shake the dust
off of his feet, and headed on the way
toward Albany.
Mr.. Walter Hambrick, a young white
man, formerly of Ashburn, Ga, but
who has been working at a planning
mill at Big Wheel, Ga, for several
months, was struck by a piece of tim
Der, coming from one of the machines
last Saturday, and seriously hurt, the
result of which he died Sunday morn
ing His remains were carried to Ash
burn Sunday night for interment He
was between 20 and "A years of age.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
SOUTH SIDE UNION CLUB

A regular meeting of this club will
be held Wednesday night, $50 p. m.
Hall corner Whitaker and Second
avenue. The meeting will be addressed
by well known gentlemen on the is
sues before the people. A full attend
ance is desired, as business of import
ance will be discussed. South Side
residents especially requested to be
present. CHAS. SELLER, President.
J. c. COPE, Secretary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-05-13
0CMULGEE S0LICITORSHlP.
Gov. Gambler Appoints w. c. Davis
of Laurens for the Unexpired Term.

HoN. CnndIer Appoints w. &. DaN is
of Laurens for the Unexpired Term.
Atlanta, May 12.-Gov. Gambler to-
day appointed w. c. Davis of Dublin,
Laurens county. solicitor general of
the Ocmulgee circuit to Succeed Solic-
ltor General Gray Lewis, who recently
resigned to make the race for the
judgeship. Mr.. Lewis wants to sue
coed Judge John c. Hart, who is maxi
ing the race without opposition for at
torney general Mr. Davis is said to
be one of the best lawyers in the city,
and it was for that reason Gov. Can
dler appointed him. Hon. Joe Pottle
of Milledgeville is candidate for the
once at the coming primary, and as
he is unopposed. he will probably sue
coed Mr.. Davis next January, as the
latter will not be a candidate for cleo
ton to the office.