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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
DOCTORS DISAGREED
AND ONE PUT BULLET INTO THE
OTHER.
DR.. DURR SHOT DR.. SALLY.
WELL-KNOwN AUGUSTA MEDICOs
IN SERIOUS AFFAIR.

DIR. Durr Hailed DIR. Sally, Who
walked Out to His Front Gate to
Meet DIR. Durr-After Some words,
DIR. Durr Fired, the Bullet Enter
ing DIR. SaIIy's NecI-The Ill Feel
ing Between the Men Resulted
From Their Testifying.
Augusta, Dec. 19.-Dr. J.. E. Durr
shot DR.. o. B. Sally at 3 O'clock this
afternoon, in front of the latter's resi-
dence, at the corner of Mllledge and
Green streets, the bullet entering the
front part of the neck just at the col
lar button, which was driven into the
wound. Medical aid was Immediately
summoned. and in a little while the
leading surgeons in the community
were doing all that was possible to
save the life of their fellow practitioner.
The statement made by residents of
the neighborhood is that DR.. Durr
was driving by DR.. Sally's residence
and saw DIR. Sally on the porch. He
called to him to come out to the gate,
where the two engaged in a converse
ton, and in a few minutes began quar-
relling, when DIR. Durr drew a revolver
and shot DR.. Sally.
Their quarrel grew out of conflict in
their testimony as medical experts in
the Henry Hicks will case. 1t was
sought to prove that Hicks had inn
paired his mind by prolonged intern
perance and vicious excess and the
conflict in the testimony Of DR.. Sally
and DR.. Durr had been the cause of
several bitter disputes between them.
This afternoon Durr was drinking and
seeing Sally, began thrashing over the
old straw again, ending with shoot
ing him at close range as they stood
on opposite sides of DR.. Sally's front
gate.
DIR. Sally is a large man, about As
years old, with a. wife and children.
DR.. Durr, who is in jail. is about sixty.
At midnight DR.. Sally is still alive.
The surgeons did not dare to probe
the critical wound. and it is not known
where the bullet is. The most favor
able ground of hope is that the wound
was not instantly fatal While it is
evident that the bullet failed to sever
any Of the large arteries in the neck,
there is the danger that an artery
may have been grazed, which will yet
break through at the wounded point.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
Was Entered by Senator Dietrich in
Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 19.-When the
United States District Court conven-
ed to-day United States Senator
Charles H. Dietrich, under indictment
for alleged conspiracy to secure the
appointment of Jacob Fisher to the
position of postmaster at Hastings,
Neb., and for alleged beneftting by
leasing a building to the government
to be used as a postoffice at Hastings,
accompanied by Gen. John c. Gown,
his counsel, appeared for Arrangement.
On the first indictment the Senator
refused to plead, his attorney stating
that it's insufficiency would be chal-
lenged. To the other indictment the
Senator pleaded not guilty. and both
cases were set down for trial on Jan.
4, 1904. This date was not set, how
ever, without a protest from Assistant
District Attorney Rush, who claimed
that the governments case could not
be prepared in so short a time.
Judge Munger said that Senator Diet
rich individually could not be consid-
cred as having more than d citizens
right, but that in view of his office
being practically vacant while he was
detained, he would set the trial for an
early date.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
ELLIS AND WIMBERLY
FOUGHT IN COURT.
Macon Attorneys Are Ordered Be
fore Judge Speer.

fore Judge Speer.
Macon, Dec. 1.-two of Macon's
most prominent attorneys, Hon. Roland
Ellis and Mr.. DIN ]. Wimberly, both
prominent in Georgia life, will appear
before Judge Speer in the United States
Court Monday morning to show cause,
if any they can, why they should not
be punished for contempt of court.
Formal orders to that effect were served
upon both Mr. Wimberly and Mr.. FL
lis this afternoon from the United
States marshars office, and there is
not the slightest probability that either
will forget, neglect or ignore those
orders.
Friday evening, last, a case in which
the two attorneys were engaged, OPP
Special Master Talley. During ex-
animation of a witness Mr.. Ellis call
ed Mr.. Wimberly a liar. Mr.. Wimber-
ly quickly hurled law book at Mr..
Ellis head. Mr.. Ellis used a batch
of briefs as a missile, which barely
missed Mr.. Wimberlys head. Mr..
Wimberly gathered a chair and Mr..
Ellis picked up an ink bottle.
Just here friends came between the
combative attorneys, and further hos
tilities were suspended. When the hot
temper passed away there were apollo
gies.
Efforts We're made to keep the mat
ter quiet and the local papers sup
pressed it, but this morning after
Judge Speer entered the court room
the difficulty was brought to his at
tention. Immediately he called upon
Special Master Talley for a report of
the affair. Briefly, but thoroughly, the
special master told what had occurred.
Judge Speer was not at all pleased
with the situation as presented by the
special master, and at once issued an
order. In reciting the facts upon which
he based his order. Judge Speer says:
can unseemly alteration took place
in the presence of master, in the
course of which Roland Ellis, Esq,
member of the bar Of this court,
denounced Olin ]. Wimberly as a liar.
and that books and papers were hurled
at each other, which conduct if true
appears to be unseemly and indecor-
Gus and unworthy of counsel engag-
ed in administration of justice and
contempt of authority and dignity of
this court" Judge Speer ordered that
Mr.. Wimberly and Mr.. Ellis, "Be
summoned by the marshal to appear
before court on Monday next at 10
o'clock to show cause, if any they can,
why they should not be punished for
contempt of court"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
AS A THREAT FROM HAY
Was the Way COIOmbians Regarded
One of His Messages.

Washington, Dec. 10. - President
Roosevelt to-day transmitted to the
House the third installment of papers
relating to the recent revolution on
the Isthmus of Panama. The papers
comprise the correspondence between
the State Department and Minister
Beaupre at Bogota relative to the Hay
Herran treaty, consisting of 12O letters
and kilograms sent between March is
and Nov. IS. 1903.
Mr.. Hay instructed Mr.. Beaupre in
May to keep him advised on every
phase of the situation, and to use his
influence in favor of ratification of the
treaty. Mr.. Hay asked whether there
was any opposition from European
sources. Mr.. Hay pronounced the sit
1ation seemingly grave" On June
Mr.. Hay sent to Mr.. Beaupre this
telegram:
The Colombian government appar-
entity does not appreciate the gravity
OF the situation. The canal negotia-
lions were initiated by Colombia, and
We're theoretically pressed upon this
government for several years. The
propositions presented by Colombia,
with slight notifications, were finally
accepted bv u.s.
In virtue Of this agreement our
Congress reversed it's previous judg-
ment. and decided upon the Panama
route. If Colombia should now reject
the treaty or unduly delay its rati-
hcation, the friendly understanding be-
tween the two countries would be so
seriously compromised that action
might be taken by the Congress next
winter, which every friend of Colon
bia would regret"
On July 5. Mr.. Beaupre sent the fol-
lowing confidential telegram to Secre-
tary Hay:
Have received information private
~ that a paraphrase OF your cipher
telegram Of June 8. was received In the
senate secret session. created Bensa-
non. Construed by many as threat
OF direct retaliation against Colombia
m case the treaty Is not ratified. This
ana the statement OF just arrived
members Of Congress from Panama
that this department would revolt II
TIE treaty IN not ratified caused alarm,
ana the effect IL favorable"
Under date Of Sept. 70. Mr.. Bsau2re
Pierce attaek to-dsy 10 the Senate
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
AFTER HIS DEATH HIS
EVIL DEEDS APPEAR.
1t Has Been Found That Raider
Was short Thousands.

Was Short Thousands.
Cleveland, O., Dec. 19.-According to
an official statement issued by the Cen
trail Trust Company to-day it has just
found that w. Raider, late secretary
and treasurer of the concern, was short
in his accounts at least $4,000 at the
time of his death, on Aug "a, last. H.
d. Messick, who succeeded Mr.. Rad
der as secretary and treasurer, states
that the shortage is covered by an in
demnity bond, and that the bank will
not lose cent.
There have been rumors in circula-
ton for some time past that Raider
committed suicide as result of his
financial difficulties.
In addition to his shortage with the
Central Trust Company, it has devel-
oped that Raider, as secretary and
treasurer, issued to himself one share
of stock of the company in due form
and subsequently fraudulently raised
the certificate to read 100 shares. Upon
This certificate he secured a loan of
$4,000 from the Euclid Park National
Bank. The latter concern has brought
suit against the Central Trust Com
pany to determine who shall lose this
money.
Other forgeries uncovered by the
bank officials will, it is said, result in
bringing the total amount involved to
nearly $40, 900.
Raider was one of the best known
business men in the city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
TO ALLOW COLOMBIA
TO TAKE INITIATIVE
A Waiting and watching Policy Has
Been Decided Upon.

Waiting and watching POHcy mas
Been Decided Upon.
Washington, Dec. 19.-"Let Colon
bans take the initiative" is the re-
straining keynote of specific instruc-
tons which Secretary Moody has ca
bled to the American naval command
ers in isthmian waters.
1t was announced to-day that while
the situation on the isthmus was in
no way alarming to the Washington
government, it was sufficiently delicate
to necessitate the most careful and
diplomatic handling, and for this rea-
son secrecy has been enjoined upon
officials of the department regarding
the operation Of the ships and ma
rines.
At a conference held to-day be-
tween Secretary Moody and Brig. Gen.
George F. Elliott, commandant of the
Marine Corps, the latter reported that
upon twenty-four hours notice he
could get under way to Colon with
the new Caribbean sea battalion, which
Is under orders to assemble at Phil
adelphia. This battalion, which, it is
intended, shall go south on the cruiser
Dixie, now on her way to Philadel-
pnld 1rOn Colon, VIII probably san
between Dec. 25 and Jan. l.
Gen. Elliott has been informed that
unless the isthmian situation enters
upon decidedly more peaceful phase
in the meantime, he will command this
battalion, and upon his arrival will
organize the three battalions of ma
rines on the isthmus into a brigade,
of which he will assume command.
In official circles tonight it was
stated that Panama, while disclaim-
ing any obligation to Colombia for the
recent payment of a portion of her
debt, will voluntarily, as an act of
comfy, assume such share of it as in
her judgment may be deemed proper.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
EMPEROR CENSURES
GERMAN OFFICERS

Berlin, Dec. 19.--It is said that EN-
peror William has issued a secret or
der TO the higher officers of the Ger
man army with regard TO the recently
published book of Lieut.. Bilse. the Lit
tie Garrison" and the conditions the
writer claims TO have existed at the
Forbach garrison.
The contents OF the order have oc-
casloned much excitement IN the army,
ana already caused a number OF elder
ofiicers 70 resign. While the text OF
the order has not been revealed, II n
aaserted that Emperor william exc
pressed himself with unusual severity
On the social immOraiiiies alleged 20 cx-
ist la army circles.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
COLOMBIAN FORCE SAILED.
Troops Mt the Mouth of the AtratO
Left on n GunbOat.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The Navy
Department has received a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Glass at Panama
to the effect that, according to a re-
port, which has just reached him from
a steamer, the small force of Colon
bian troops, which had been discover
ed at the mouth of the Atrato river
had sailed to the northward in Co.
lombian gunboat. Admiral Glass has
not been able to verify the report.
The cablegram was inv olved and
scarcely ineligible to the officials of
the Navy Department. AS finally de-
ciphered, it read as follows:
Colon. Hamburg American steam
Packet Companys steamer Christiania
from Cartagena, Dec. II, reports that
cruiser Cartagena sailed to the north
ward date missing), with 500 men to
go to rendezvous in gulf of Darien."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
RUSSIA WON'T INSIST
Upon the Acceptance of the Terms
She Submitted.


She Submitted.
Paris, Dec. 19.-Russia has made an
other move toward avoiding a rupture
with Japan, and there is reason to
believe it will be followed in a few
days by the submission of a second
proposition tending to ameliorate the
present strained situation.
The action already taken consists in
giving assurances that the first propo-
sition which the Car approved was
not in any sense an ultimatum, or
sine qua non, but was a preliminary
step tending toward a pacific adjust
ment. This declaration is considered
by the officials here as removing one
of the most dangerous aspects of the
situation, as it has been asserted that
Russia's proposition was practically an
ultimatum, which on being rejected by
Japan, made a rupture certain. On the
contrary, Russia's assurances permit
Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister
at Toxic, to continue the negotiations
even beyond the terms of the first prop
osition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
Not Taken Seriously.

Paris, Dec. 19.-The Dreyfus COM
mission reassembles next Wednesday.
to receive the report Of Victor Mercier,
the senior member of the commission
and one of the directors of the Minis
try Of Justice, on his examination of
the new papers in the case. 1t is ex-
pected that a decision is possible at
the end of next week. In the mean
time sensational newspapers claim to
foreshadow the decision and the SUBJ
sequent reinstatement of Dreyfus. The
PAtrie says he will be made a colonel
Of artillery and appointed chevalier
of the Legion of Honor. These re-
ports are not taken seriously and are
considered to be merely expressive of
the general belief that the chances ia
vor Dreyfus
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
In Touch Win Outposts.

Panama. Dec. 19.-By means of gun
boats Rear Admiral Glass is keeping
in almost daily communication with
the two American outposts at San Mi
guel gulf. One of these, composed of
one hundred marines and four field
pieces, is we'll and comfortably located
at Yaviza. and the other, numbering
100 and composed of marines and blue
Jackets, and which also has field pieces,
is stationed at Santa Maria. ten miles
from Yaviza. Both of the outposts are
encamped on Tuira river. The Amer
lean gunboat Nashville has been sent
to the Gulf of Darien to replace the
Atlanta in patrolling the gulf.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
NOT TRYING TO morrow.
RothschiIds Have Heard Nothing of
Efforts of Russia.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Rothschilds
have heard nothing of any suggestions
that Russia will attempt to raise a
loan of $125,OO0,OOO or another amount
in Great Britain, and they declare that
the report is palpably unfounded. Rus
STA, they say, could not raise a loan
here, and judging from their latest adj
vices from Paris, it would probably be
equally difficult for Russia to raise
more money in France.
The Associated Press is informed
from other quarters that even were a
Russian loan issued elsewhere, there
is little likelihood Of any portion Of it
being underwritten in London.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
CANE OF GOVERNOR
r,I, UPON THE HEAD OF sU-
PREME COURT JUDGE.
LIVELY ARKANSAS CAMPAIGN
- WHICH GOVERNOR AND A RIVAL
FOUGHT.

lr.rnor Davis and Judge Wood
Ind an Exciting EncOunter-Davis
called Wood a TraitOr-WOOd Said
He would Hold the Governor Re-
.,onsibIe Hereafter - ''Why Not
xovs, Asked the Governor, and
S+rucIx with His Cane.
11one Ark, Dec. 19.-During a joint
discussion here to-day between three
candidates for the Democratic nomi-
nation for Governor, a personal en-
counter occurred between two of the
candidates, Gov. Jeff Davis and Asso-
ciate Justice Carroll D. Wood Of the
Supreme Court.
Gov. Davis struck Judge Wood on
+be head, causing blood to flow freely.
As Judge Wood attempted to retaliate
he was seized and was kept from
reaching the Governor. Later he dis
engaged himself and struck the Gov
ernor on the arm.
The participants were arrested and
placed under bond for their appearance
in the Mayors Court Jan. Is.
AS Gov. Davis was closing his speech
to-day he accused Judge Wood of hav-
ing gone to New York to secure in
formation against Senator James K.
Jones in the last campaign for United
States senator. The Governor said he
himself had fought Senator Jones in
the open, but that Judge Wood had
knitted him, and was a traitor Judge
Wood quickly arose and said the Gov
ernor would have to retract or be held
personally responsible hereafter.
why not now?" said Gov. Davis
accompanying the remark by striking
Judge Wood with a cane. Officers in
terfered and prevented further trouble
after Judge Wood struck the Governor
on the arm.
This is the former home of ex-Sena-
for Jones'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
Settled satisfactorily.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Alexan-
dretta affair has been practically set
tied with satisfaction to all parties.
The consuls return in state is explain
ed by the fact that the Sublime Porte,
after further investigation, has accept
ed the American view of the unpleas-
ant incident at Alexandretta, and has
signified an intention of making
amends. The State Department has
received a cablegram from Minister
Leishman giving the details of the set
tlement of the tsouble. He states that
the Turkish government has instructed
the Governor of Alexandretta to aDol-
ogize to the consul upon his return
there
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
HIS FIRM SUSPENDS;
D0NNELLY DISAPPEARS.

Ardmore, I. T., Dec. 19.-S. e. Dom
nelly & Co.. cotton brokers. with Of
fees at Gainesville. Tex: Oklahoma
City, o. r., and Paul's Valley and Ard
more, I. T., suspended to-day. The
company's total Indebtedness will, It
is said. prove heavy. Local cotton
spectators are said to have been
caught for probably $4,000. The firm
has membership in the Now Orleans
Cotton Exchange and the Chicago
Board of Trade. S. e. Donnelly has
disappeared.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
SAY He AIDED IN THE
ABDUCTION OF WENTZ,

Middlesboro. KY, Dec. 19.-Charles
Nellens. who is charged with killing
Alice Lamb here several weeks ago,
has been captured in North Carolina.
VIII Nellens and Phil Haynes, who
are in jail in Pineville. KY. under the
charge, have confessed and state that
Charles Nellens hired them TO do the
killing.
They also connect him with the
Wentz disappearance, stating that he
aided IN the abduction OF the young
Philadeiphian.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
CANNOT ADJOURN.
Virginia Legislature Finds Itself In
a Queer Position.

Richmond, Va. Dec. 1.-THE Gem
eral Assembly of Virginia is in a Pc
culiar predicament. The two houses
could not agree to-day upon a date for
adjournment sine die. A large ma
jority Of the members have gone home,
and win not return for a week. Con-
sequently there will be no quorum dur
ing that period, and the body cannot
without a quorum adjourn finally. II
must remain In constructive session
without power 10 legislate until the as
sembly expires Jan. 10, by legal limita-
ton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
Arc Ready to Fight.

Colon, Dec. 19.-News received from
the coast is to the effect that Santan-
der, Antioquia and other departments
in Colombia continue their offers to
raise money and enlist new battalions
to defend the national integrity. At
a large meeting held by Cartagena Lib
erals, Nov. 80, resolutions were passed
Offering their services in defense of the
republic, and in the maintenance of
nublic order,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
REVISION FOR DREYFUS.

Paris, Dec. 20.-Positive announce
ments are made this morning by SoleiI
and La Lanterne that Victor Mercier,
one OF the directors of the Ministry
of Justice and reporter of the Dreyfus
commission, has concluded his report
the case.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20

New York, Dec. i9.-Notice was
served upon District Attorney Jerome
to-day BY counsel for Albert 4, Pat
rick. convicted OF the murder OF NILE
iionaire Rice, that former Gov. DAVID
3. Hnl had been engaged 20 argue
the appeal made BY Patrick before
The Court Of Appeals AZ Albany next
month. The district attorney has en-
gagged former Supreme Court Justice
JudsOp j. L.andon 81 Albany 70 argue
~ appeal Tor the prosecution.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
CONSUL DAVIS HAS
RETURNED TO HIS POST.

Constantinople, Dec. 19.-Rear Ad-
miral Cotton left Beirut yesterday on
board the United States cruiser San
Francisco, taking Consul Davis to
Alexandretta
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
RaiIroaas oive s1oo,ooo.

washington, Dec. i9.--It Is under
stood that the railroad and steamship
oficlala who conferred yesterday with
the jamestown lVa,) Exposition ofIi-
cinls, have voted &c contribute $780,
900. The exposition company, Il il stat
ca, asked for 100000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
TWENTY 0NE HOUSES
BURNED AT BENSON.

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 19.-Fire last
night swept away twenty-one build
ings, including the railroad bridge de-
pot, at Benson, N. c., a station near
Fayetteville on the Atlantic Coast Line.
The loss is estimated at 100000
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
FIRE AT ELK PARK.
over sI75,OOO Worth of Property
Was Destroyed.

Was Destroyed.
Elizabethtown, Tenn, Dec. 19.-over
SIZE, 900 worth of property was detroy-
ed last night in a fire at Elk Park, N.
c. The fire was discovered at 1870
o'clock this morning. and there being
no fire fighting equipment at hand, the
flames we're soon beyond control.
The Elk Park Hotel and the Bowers
House, owned by ". P. Bowers, were
soon a mass of flames. and the guests
made hasty retreats from the buildings.
,rhe store OF Manning Ellis Bros. and
of Council & Taylor were destroyed. A
stock of lumber estimated as worth
800 600. owned by McEwen e. Gibson,
of Asheville, N. c., on which there was
very little insurance, was burned
Elk Park is a thriving little noun
line ~ Tennessee and North Carolina,
and is one OF the lumber centers OF
this section.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
PLANTER AND TWO NEGROES

Boiler at n Ginnery.
Vicksburg, Miss. Dec. 19.-Thomas
Griffin. a wealthy planter of Franklin
parish, Louisiana, and two negroes,
Morris Jones and Ed. Black, were in
stantly killed by a boiler explosion in
Griffin's gin to-day. Several other ne
groes were injured. two of whom are
expected to die.
Mr.. Griffin was one of the most
prominent men of his section. and was
60 years of age.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
BLACK ACCEPTS IT.

washington. Dec. is.-oen. John c.
Black has accepted the eiy.i service
commits onershlp. a the President will
send in has nomlaatlon when Con-
gregs Feeonyeuea, JAM 4.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
Jnpnn's Answer Soon,

Toxic, Dec. 19-Japan's answer to
Russia has not yet been sent. Owing
to the indisposition of the Russian min
lister, Baron de Rosen, it will be prob
ably delayed for a day or two.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-20
Pananla's Consul.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 9.-Francesco
Arias, consular agent for the republic
of Panama, has arrived from New
York, and assumed his duties.