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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
STRUCK BY A TRAIN
1--WE OCCUPANTS OF A WAGON
WERE KILLED
At A RAILROAD CROSSING.
poUR OTHERS WERE INJURED,
THREE FATALLY.

rnose in the Wagon Did NOT Observe
the Train, which Was Running at
uirh Speed-When the Mules
hoard the Train They Baked.
NuIes Were Across the Track, hut
the Wagon Was Upon It-Engine
struck 1t with Terrible Results
for the wagons Occupants.
cincinnati July "a westbound
Pennsylvania Railroad train struck a
wagon containing nine persons at a
crossing eight miles east of this city
tonight, killing four, fatally injuring
three and seriously injuring two of the
occupants of the wagon.
Robert Copenhagen, with his wife
and two children, aged 8 and 2 years,
respectively, were going from Red
comb Junction to jacksonville. A
daughter of a neighbor and four of
their boarders, William Booth, Charles
Johnson, William Poole and another
man. whose name was not learned, &C
companied them.
They did not observe the train, which
was coming at high speed. When the
engineer saw them he blew his whistle,
but it was too late to stop the train.
The mules on hearing the whistle,
stopped and could not be moved. The
animals We're across the track and es-
capped unhurt, while the wagon was
wrecked and all the occupants either
killed or injured.
The train brought the victims to this
city. The dead were taken to the NOR
que and the injured to the hospital.
Robert Copenhagen and one of his
children, a girl named Grace and Will
liam Poole, were killed. Mrs. Copenhagen
william Booth and the unknown man
were fatally injured. Charles Johnson
and the two year old child of Copen-
hagen may recover.
The dead: ]. C. Copenhaven, Ollie
Copenhaven, aged IL years; Charles
Copenhaven, aged 25 years; Grace
Lemmick, aged II years; William
Booth, aged u years.
The injured: Albert Copenhaven,
aged IA years; Nellie Copenhaven,
aged years; Samuel Copenhaven,
aged years; Charles Johnson.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
OFFICERS OF EDUCATORS
Chosen at the National Associations
Meeting at Boston.

Chosen at the National Associations
Meeting at Boston.
Boston, July 9.-The National Edu-
cationaI Association to-day elected j.
w. Cook of Illinois, president, and
five vice president. of whom President
c. w. Eliot of Harvard University is
the first. and Edwin A. Alderman of
Louisiana the second. Among the di-
rectors chosen were the following:
Alabama-J. w. Abercrombie; Ar
kansas, John H. Hineman; Georgia,
William Slaton; Louisiana. Warren
Easton; Mississippi, T.. f. Bass; North
Carolina, Lydia j. Yates; Tennessee,
d. j. Johns, Jr.; Texas, A. c. Ellis, and
Virginia, +. ]. Jarman.
Caswell Ellis, associate professor of
education, University of Texas. at Aus
tin, vas one of the speakers in the child
study department. His subject was
The Percentage. of Boys Who Leave
the High Schools and the Reasons
Therefor"
He said that only 2 per cent. of the
pupils entering the elementary schools
graduate.
THE schools and the home must CO.
operate better. Teachers and superin-
tendents must learn more psychology
and put their courses and discipline in
line with adolescent needs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
BACK TO HIS OWN.
President LOubct Bids Farewell to
England.

President LOubct Bids Farewell to
England.
London, July 9.-The visit of Presi-
dent Loubet to London was brought to
a close early to-day. when the French
chief executive left the Victoria Sta
ton for Dover. The scenes and Incl
dents of his departure testified to how
the President by his unassuming dig
nifty and cordial sympathy had cap
tured all classes and won that popular
good will which soverSigns have been
unable to achieve.
At the station the nations guest was
met by the King, the Prince of Wales
and others. AS M. Loubets carriage
drew up, King Edward advanced with
outstretched hand, and taking the
President Familiarity by the arm, led
him through the waiting room to the
royal car For a few minutes the King
and the President stood talking with
much inimation. King Edward grasp
ed M. Loubet's right hand and shook
it with extreme cordiality, while with
the left hand he patted the President
on the shoulder.
Upon his arrival at Dover, M. Loubet
embarked on the French cruiser Gui-
chen, and the vessel sailed at once for
Calais. Before his departure Presi-
dent Loubet telegraphed to King Ed
ward, thanking him for the hearty
resentative of France, the friend of
England"
King Edward in reply telegraphed:
ut is my most ardent desire that
the reapproachment of our two coun-
tries should be lasting"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
ONE THING AT A TIME.
ROOSEVELT Too Busy with Jewish
Petition for Manchurinn Matters.

ROOSEVELT Too Busy with Jewish
Petition for Manchurian Matters.
Washington, July 9.-The President
has decided that the matter of the jew
ish petition must be finally disposed of
before any further effort is made here
to compose the issues. arising out of
the Manchurian situation.
Therefore, it is now said that nothing
is likely to be done in regard to Man
churia until next September. by which
time, according to the last Russian en-
gagement, the evacuation of Manchu-
ria by Russian troops, save railroad
guards, should be complete.
1t is understood that the Russian
government has set up as one reason
for not sanctioning the opening of new
ports in Manchuria, the necessity of
allowing her first to complete the evac-
uation of Manchuria, and. although the
reasoning is rather obscure on that
point. it is understood that our govern
ment is willing to wait until Septem-
Der before making the next move.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
WILL MEET THE JEWS.
Roosevelt viii Have Further Con-
ference with Them.

Washington. July 9.-Secretary Hay
was in further conference with some
of the Jewish leaders to-day and COM
municated to them the Presidents de-
sire that they should call at Oyster
Bay next Tuesday to consult respect
ing the disposition to be made of the
Jewish petition to Russia.
The Secretary took occasion to en-
phasize the Presidents desire that
there should be no further delay In
the submission of the petition so that
it will be ready next week. 1t is prob
able that the course to be pursued will
consist in the dispatch of cablegrams
to Mr.. Riddle, United States charge
de affaires at st. Petersburg, direct
ing him to inquire of the Russian gov
eminent whether it is willing to re-
ceive a petition, the nature of which
will be briefly outlined by Mr.. Rid
die, and further proceedings will be
governed by the Russian answer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
NEGROES ARE ORDERED
TO LEAVE THE TOWN.

Sour Lake Tex, July Authorization
reached Sour Lake to-day that a brake
man of the Southern Pacific. Bud
Thompson, had been shot and fatally
wounded by a negro at Nome juno
ton.
Notices were at once posted in TWEEN
ty-five or thirty conspicuous places
about town, warning all negroes TO
leave before night. Many negroes
hastily left the city over fifty left
for Houston and Beaumont The exc
dus continues and many more are walk
ing out of town tonight.
The situation is grave and may as
sumo serious phases al any moment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
AUGUST BELMONT OUT
OF CHAiRMANSHI
Henry Walters Succeeds Him on the
Louisville and Nashville.

Henry Walters Succeeds Him on the
Louisville and Nashville.
New York. July Sat the meeting
of the board of directors of the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad Company,
held to-day, August Belmont resigned
his position as chairman of the board.
Henry Walters was unanimously elect
ed in his stead.
The directors declared the regular
semi-annual dividend of IA per cent.
The report for the year ending June
30 showed surplus, after charges and
dividends have been deducted, of 50, 1885,
459, an increase of $1,276.162 over the
previous year. The gross earnings were
s35,415,3 S9. an INCREASE of 81, 10S, 1872; OPP
Grating expenses, $23,95O, sos, increase
S,OR127; net income $11. Asa, S24, in
crease 81, G55. OO5.
Mr.. Belmont announced some time
ago his intention to sever active con-
nectiOn with the Louisville and Nash
vile, pleading outside affairs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
VENEZUELANS MUST NOT
TROUBLE OUR SHIPS.
Bancroft Given Orders to Steam Up
the OrinOcO.

bancroft Given Orders to Steam Up
the OrinOcO.
Washington, July 9.-The Navy De-
partment, at the instance of the State
Department, has taken steps to prevent
further interference with American
shipping at the Orinoco by either gov
srhment or rebel forces.
This action was taken upon the adj
Vice of Mr.. Russell, United States
charge d'affaires at Caracas, dated on
the 9Th instant. to the effect that the
government forces had detained two
SHIPS belonging to the Orinoco Steam
Navigation Company at San Fernando
and the insurgents had detained and
were likely to destroy three other
ships belonging to the same company
ut Ciudad Bolivar.
orders We're cabled yesterday TO the
united States ship Bancroft at Port
OF Spain TO proceed at once up the
'rlnoco and release the detained YES
Sels. No resistance is expected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
DIR. Digham Resigns.

Atlanta, July 9.-Rev. DR.. r. ]. Big
ham, book agent of the publishing
house of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, with headquarters at
Nashville, has resigned and will return
to this city to re-enter the ministry.
Ill health is given as the reason for
the resignation. Or. Bigham was elect
ed book agent by the general conference
at Dallas last May.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
GENERAL LONGSTREET
HAS GROWN BETTER
Way Not Be Necessary to Perform
the Operation.

gainesville, Ga. July 9.--The condi-
ZION of Gen. Longstreet is materially
improved tonight.
After returning from a visit to the
General late this afternoon, his ply
Ncian, DIR. f. P. Ham, gave out the
'oIlowing statement:
ten. Longstreet is much better to-
l'y in fact, found his condition so
much more satisfactory that we have
-uehnitely postponed the operation"
lhere has been much anxiety ex-
pressed over the Generals serious i'll
'ess' Many kilograms have been re-
-eiVed by the family from all sections
u the country. inquiring as to his con-
iition.
Inc statement above given out by DR..
nam is altogether encouraging, and
u'S friends now hope that he may be
spared the operation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10

Washington, July 9.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission to-day received
answers in the Plantersi Compress
case from the New York Central
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern,
Atlantic Coast Line, and the Central
of Georgia railroads. The roads deny
the imposition of unjust or discrimi-
native rates, and also deny other al
legations of the cylindrical compress
interests.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
IN ATLANTIC WATERS
The Fish Commission VIII Release
Pacific salmon.

Washington. July 9.-The Unit
ed States Fish Commission is about
to undertake an experiment. the out
come of which is fraught with COM
mercial Importance. 1t is proposed to
introduce a large number of Pacific
coast salmon into the waters of the
Atlantic in an effort to build up a
salmon industry on the Eastern coast
to rival that of the Western coast.
Experts of the commission are now
engaged in making an investigation of
the waters inhabited by the Atlantic
coast salmon to gather additional facts
regarding its habits. food, growth and
life. They will make a study Of the
coast waters of all the New Eng
land states.
Some eight or ten years ago the COM
mission made a similar experiment. but
II was a failure. About 5000, 900 fish
were released and disappeared. Diff
ferent methods are to be pursued this
time. and it is hoped that better re-
suits may be obtained.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10

firmed the nominations made by Gov.
Terrell yesterday
The House Committee on Corpora
Eor the City Hall.
lions to-day reported favorably on the
bill by MIR. Stovall of Chatham to cede
to the Mayor and Aldermen of Savan-
nah title to certain land in that city
for the erection of a new city hall.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
RAIN INJURED PEACHES.
Expected Crop of Twelve Carloads
DwindIes to Two.

Columbus, Ga, July 9.-The heavy
rains of the past few days have great
ly injured the peach crop in this Sec
ton. AT the big orchard of Henry L.
Woodruff. south of Columbus, the rain
beat several carloads of peaches to the
ground where they now lie rotting. Mr..
Woodruff expected to ship twelve car
loads of peaches, but can ship only
two
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
DEATHS IN NEW YORK
Are Caused by the Intense Heat the
City Experiences.


New York, July 9.-There were eight
deaths from heat to-day in New York.
six in Brooklyn and fully two-score of
prostrations.
1t was the hottest day in two years.
or since July, 2, 1901, which was the
hottest day in the hottest month since
the local weather bureau opened in
1871 The official record of that day.
two years ago, was 80 degrees. To-
day it ran to "a degrees at 4
o'clock in the afternoon. Down
IN the streets humanity suffered ter
ribly. In the tenement districts the
heat was unbearable. Little children
suffered especially.
This state of affairs continued from
early morning until late at night. IN
the evening the scorched inhabitants
sought relief on roofs. at the near by
beaches or by taking car rides.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
HOUSE FIRED BY BOY.
YOungsfer Said He Was Paid to
Commit Arson.

Commit Arson.
Starke, Fla, July 9.-Sunday morning
the house of Mr.. Bryant Roberts, about
four miles from Starke, was destroyed
by fire. To-day boy about 10 years
of age, named Gus Johnson, after be-
ing closely questioned by the marshal,
admitted that he had set fire to the
building, having been hired to do so by
a young man, Will Eddins, also, that
Eddins furnished the kerosene oil for
the purpose.
Johnson is in Jail Deputy Sheriff IL
son is after Eddins.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
Received mt Calais.

Calais, France. July 9.-President
Loubet met with great reception here
to-day on his return to French soil
from big crowds of people. At the pub
lie reception which followed the Presi-
dents arrival here. the speakers con.
graduated M. Loubet on the happy
results of his visit to England.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
NEW RAILWAY OFFICIALS.
ResIgHntIOn of Merrill Followed by
Changes at Mobile.

Changes at Mobile.
Mobile, Ala, July 9.-Col. F. B. Mer-
rill. having sold his interests in the
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail-
road, resigned the Office Of president
of that road to-day. An election was
held, which resulted in the choice of
w. d. Stratton of New York, presi-
dent; w. A. Stanton of New York,
vice president; J. r. Odell. New York,
advisor of the executive officers;
Pierce G. Butler. secretary.
A new board of directors was elect
ed, the new men being Alexander l.
Mcdonald, J. T Odell and Edmund
X. Stallo, all of New York. The man
agement will push the construction OF
the road from Laurel Miss, to Jack
son, Tenn. The road is already in
operation from Mobile to Hattiesburg.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10

Rome, July 9.-Since his illness the
Pope had not begun a day SO satisfac-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10

Rome. July TO- $40 a. NIT is re-
ported that when shortly after sunrise
this morning DR.. Lapponi went to see
the Pope he found him with his hands
together in the attitude of prayer. On
the doctor inquiring whether he want
ed anything the Pope replied:
To-day finishes a week since Il was
taken i'll. / am thanking God for hav-
ing given me strength to still pray TO
him"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10
Mackay Congratulated.

A resolution, cOngratulating Clar-
ence H. Mackay on the completion OF
the Pacific cable, introduced in the
Senate by Senator Smith, was unani-
mously passed The resolution desig-
mated the cable as o great public serv-
ice and Mr. Mackay as public bene-
factor.
Several local bills were passed.
In executive session the Senate con-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-10

Every one noticed that while in the
past DR. Lapponi never participated in
the rejoicing and enthusiasm over the
Pope's condition. remaining always ex-
tremely reserved and anxious looking,
this morning, for the first time. DR..
Lapponis face was tranquil and even
hopeful looking. though it was said
that he was very far from believing
in real, definite and lasting, ameliora-
ton which would lead to the Pontiff's
recovery.
Pope Leo himself noticed at once
on waking this morning that he was
much refreshed and stronger, and he
said with inimitable energy that he
wanted to resume his ordinary life.
He insisted on dressing himself almost
entirely and on afterwards walking to
his usual armchair, where he sat down,
and for the first time since he became
i'll, went through his complete toilet
arrangements. He was not satisfied
until he had been shaved. his beard
having grown quite long during his
Continued on Fifth Page.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
Railroad Bills to Be Paid.

B. F. Willard, the former repre- sentative head of the Valdez. Copper River x Yukon Railroad, has made arrangements with the assis- tance of 0. P. Hubbard by which all outstanding obligations, to which he was party, are to be settled.
 Mir. Willard, who was one of the earliest arrivals in this section, has used every endeavor to interest capital in building road to the interior, and last season succeeded in getting preliminary work started, but some unforeseen circum- stances tangled matters SO that work was stopped, and some obli- gations were kept outstanding.
 These, Mir. Willard was deter mined should be met, and went to the states for that purpose. He has hut lately v returned, and is now pleased to announce that any one holding check signed by B. F. Willard, as agent, or otherwise, will be promptly paid, without discount whatever or attorney fees, upon presenting the same at the office of o. P. Hubbard in the District Court Room, over the store of Hem- pie x Dougherty, on Keystone Avenue, at any time after 9 o'clock today.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14

New Slippers and Shoes at Levys.
 Lowney's Chocolates fresh at the Candy Kitchen.
 If you want to sell or buy it will pay you to see Mikesell.
 Lowney's Chocolates and Bon Bons at the Candy Kitchen.
 Ready-mixed paints, white lead, and oil at The Hardware store.
 Goods stored and cash advanced on articles of value. Richards & Co
 As Mrs. Lathrop and her daugh- ter Clio are about to leave town for the west, a farewell dance will be rendered to them at the Moose Hall tomorrow, (Friday mighty. Their friends are invited to be present.
 Ice cream and soda water at the Candy Kitchen.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
Notice of Special Election.

Notice is hereby given that a special election will be held at the town hall, in the town of Valdez, District of Alaska. between the hours of 9 a. m. and , p. m., on the 25th day of May, 1903, for the purpose of electing a police magis- trate, as provided in Ordinance No. 23, adopted by the Town COun- cil, Wednesday, May 13. F. M' Brown, Adam Swan and w. F. Allender will act as judges of elec- ,tion, and A. k. BortOn and G.. Sponberg as clerks.
 By order of the Town Council.
 w. H. CRARY, Clerk
The Alaska prospector., 1903-05-14
A FEW NEWS NUGGETS.

W, c. Stull, Graduate Optician.
 Moose meeting tonight.
 New Stetson hats at Levys.
 Gasoline for sale at the Valdez Market.
 Two $2O shotguns left at Fish & Co.'S.
 Fresh fruit on every boat. Shaw & Williams.
 Large glasses of Jam and Jellies 25 cents at Levys.
 Fresh Taffy and Peanut Brittle at the Candy Kitchen.
 Medicines for the trail at the Broadway Pharmacy.
 She insists that the only place in town to trade is at Fish,s.
 The latest in mems clothing, call on the American Tailors and be happy.
 We can please you in summer shirts, in hats and in shoes. Fish x Co.
 Mir. Robert Blei is now in Seat tie and will return to Valdez early in June.
 For typewriting and shorthand work, apply to Nellie Richards. Richards x Co.
 Dr. Boyle has gone to Ellamar on professional business and will return about Saturday.
 A Chamois skin vest may save your life. We have them, the la- test and best, at Owl Drug store.
 c. T. Suter of the firm o; Suter X Borton, sold his half interest to C. \. Sheffer in the lumber business and building on Mckinley St. and the business will now continue un- der the new firm name of Sheffer & Borton.
 The old wharf at the foot of Reservation Avenue has lately been altered to such an extent that trafic can now go on uninter- rupted. New teredo proof piles have been driven and the whole affair is now in fine order.
 PROSPECTOR BUREAU OF INFORMATION. We have many calls for information regarding rents and desirable property for sale. If you have anything in this line list it with us. Bring us a description of your mining property if you have any for sale.
 The Lion Clothing Co. is about to go out of business and has on hand a large stock of goods all of which must be sold out in short time. regardless of cost. On an- other page may be seen list of some of the bargains offered. Secure your needs while the bar gains last.
 Last Saturday at midnight F. Ketelhut and NJ. Davenport left town for Fairbanks. They carried light pack and will mush all the way stopping at road houses where ever possible. They will push on rapidly as both are experienced mushers and immediately upon their arrival they will telegraph to this office the exact state of affairs at the new diggings.
 The Moose hall-Phoenix like has risen from its ashes, and is now better than ever. It is hand so nely papered throughout. and every article saved from the wreck is again in its place. The hand- some moose head that was recOv- cred uninjured, again adorns the wall. The kitchen annexed to the hall is fully equipped with large range. cooking utensils and an abundance of china ware. The trustees have decided that here after it will he at the disposal of the club only, and will not be rented for any purpose. As soon a possible a brick chimney will be added to the building, with large fire place opening into the hall. That will make it the most comfortable and cheerful building in Valdez for winter use, when it is most needed.