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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
CHICAGO is CHOSEN
FOR THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL,
CONVENTION.
IT WILL BEGIN ON JUNE Fl.
PITTSBURG AND ST. LOUIS MADE
BIDS FOR IT ALSO.

Pittsburg offered 100000, Chicago
$4,000 and n Hall. and st. Louis
T4O,OOo and Hall Chicago
chosen by n Big Vote Capers
Keeps His Place-QuestiOns to Re
Considered by subcommittee of
the Executive Committee.
washington, Dec. 12.-The Republi-
can National Convention will be held in
Chicago, beginning at noon on June q
next, the Republican National Com
mittee reaching this conclusion to-day.
and adjourning subject to call.
Pittsburg and st. Louis were rivals
Of Chicago for the convention. Each
city was well represented in oratory
before the committee. and each also
had cash offers to make. Pittsburg of
fered 100000; Chicago, $4,000, and a
hall, and st. Louis. $4,000 and a hall.
The vote stood 43 for Chicago, for
Pittsburg and 1 for st. Louis.
The work of the committee was har-
monious throughout. Its open session
to-day was attended by many Republi-
can members of the House. Several
minor questions were referred to spe-
cial committees. Included in this list
was representation asked for by Porto
Rico, Hawaii and Luzon; the socialis-
tic problem and the political right of
the negro.
A committee, headed by Senator
Scott of West Virginia, was named to
make all arrangements for the conven-
ton.
The committee in executive session
considered the question of admitting
delegates to the convention from Porto
Rico. The matter was referred to a
committee. which has power simply to
make recommendations to the conven-
ton, but can report as to Hawaii and
Luzon as we'll.
Socialist as "a Factor.
The Socialist as a political factor is
to be Investigated by a committee,
which also is to take up the question
of guaranteeing the rights of negro
citizens. This committee consists of
George r. Sheldon, New York; Myron
T. Herrick, Ohio; J. E. Addicks, Della
]. w. Lyons, Georgia. Capers stated
to the committee that his right to sit
as a member of the committe had been
questioned. Chairman Hanna replied
that under a resolution adopted at the
last convention no one could question
his membership. The protest against
Capers was laid on the table.
A committee to make arrangements
for holding the convention was named,
consisting of Senator N. B. Scott of
West Virginia, chairman; Senator M j..
Hanna, Postmaster General n. S.
Payne, H. S. New, Indiana, and r.
B. Schneider, Nebraska.
A resolution was adopted, prescribing
that the convention should be called
in the exact language of the call of
1900, giving to the states four delegates
at large and two delegates for each
congressional district, and to the ter
ritories six delegates each. Delegates
must be selected prior to May q.
The committee adjourned to meet
in Chicago at the call of the chair
man.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
REPLY OF RUSSIA
RECEIVED BY JAPAN.

Toxic, Japan, Dec. 12.-Russia's re-
ply has been received. The Russian
minister informed Premier Katsura
yesterday that Russia entertains ia
pans proposals, probably with modi-
fications.
The general election has been fixed
for March 1. There is no excitement
here, Notwithstanding the dissolution OF
the Diet, which. 1t is expected, will
have little effect on the diplomatic stu
alton. The government is calm and
confident and apparently resolved to
prosecute the negotiations according to
the original plan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
SUES NAVAL OFFICER.
A Former Enlisted Man Wants $685.
600 Damages.

n Ormer Enlisted Man Wants $780,
900 Damages.
Washington, Dec. 12.-In the Su-
preme Court of the District of Column
bia to-day Morgan Josephs, formerly a
fireman in the United States Navy
filed a suit against Commander Joseph
Edgar Craig, L. S. N, in which he asks
damages, in the sum of $25, 600, for
what he describes as the "cruel, I'M
warranted and malicious treatment
he received at the hands of Command
er Craig, who is now at the Norfolk
navy yard.
The declaration of Josephs alleges
that he was imprisoned by the instruc-
tiOns of Commander Craig and kept
for some time under confinement; that
the Imprisonment was unjustified and
illegal and that bodily and mental
suffering was the result. On these
grounds and because of the indignity
to which he was subjected and the hui
initiation he says he experienced, Jo-
sephs wants damages.
The several acts of Commander Craig
referred to are alleged to have been
committed while Josephs was serving
as a first-class fireman aboard the
United States cruiser Albany.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
WERE MANNED BY
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.

Huntington, w. Va. Dec. IF. A.
Johnson of Lynchburg. Va, a fore
man on the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road at Kenova, was thawing out
dynamite to-day when stick explod-
ed, wrecking the camp. Johnson had
both legs blown Off. and John Black
colored. had his body blown to pieces,
some parts of it landing in tree
fifty yards away Others were injured,
but not fatally.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
PANAMA TO HAVE
A NEW GOVERNMENT.
Steps TAX en- for Holding a COnstitu-
tiOnaI Convention.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE State De-
partment has been informed that final
steps have been taken for the forma-
ton of a permanent Republican form
of government in Panama. The news
came in a dispatch from Consul Cen
eral Gudger, dated Panama to-day, as
follows:
Election for constitutional conven-
ton called for Jan. 4. The convention
meets Jan. 20"
This action is taken, it is believed,
to meet suggestions from Panamanians
here that criticisms of the new republic
would be largely disarmed and the
status of the new treaty improved if
the final Publications could be ex-
changed by the United States with a
permanent and regular form of gov
eminent on the isthmus. The territory
OF Panama is so small that, according
10 the belief here, the elections can be
completed within a week after the date
named-Jan. 4. The convention is eX-
pected to follow generally the outlines
OF the Cuban constitution, which is
regarded as the most modern and the
complete model of such documents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
BUCHANAN TO PANAMA.
New York Man Selected by the Pres
ident az Minister.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The President
has selected w. I. Buchanan of New
York to be the first United States min
lister to Panama.
Mr.. Buchanan's selection was
brought about my a desire on the part
OF the President to secure, temporarily,
at least, and during the crystalization
OF the relations between the United
states and Panama, the services of a
trained and experienced diplomatic
representative, having special reference
10 his knowledge of the Latin-American
races. By reason of long service as
minister to the Argentine republic. Mr..
buchanan fills that description in the
Summation of the State Department.
The new minister was originally from
OHIO and represented the state as an
agrlculturist commissioner at the
worlds Fair at Chicago. He was ap-
pointed by President Cleveland United
states minister to Buenos Ayres His
record at that point was so satisfac-
Tory that President Mckinley contin-
ued him at his post for several years
after his succession to office.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
TRAINS CRASH TOGETHER.
Hend-On, n Passenger Flyer Meets a
Cattle Train.

Wheeling, w. Va, Dec. 12.-The
northbound passenger train, known as
the Pittsburg and Kenova Flyer on
the Panhandle Railroad. collided head
on with southbound cattle train at
Glenora. few miles above this city,
at 10 o'clock tonight. The dead:
Engineer Thomas Murray of the pas
senger train, lived at Steubenville.
Fireman James Lanahan, of the stock
train, SteubenVille.
The injured:
Frank Mckay, baggage master,
Wheeling, w. Va, leg broken.
detective William Johnson, Pitts
burg, skull fractured.
Trainman Frank Newhall.
The passenger train was running fast
to make UP lost time and met the
freight when it was trying to make a
siding. Both trains were completely
wrecked. but the passengers escaped
with few minor cuts and bruises.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
SAFE WAS BLOWN
AND $500 SECURED.
Robbery Committed at Dead OF
Night in GuytOn.


Guyton, Ga. Dec. 12.-Safe blowers
got in some of their work here last
night. Some time during the night the
store of the Georgia Manufacturing and
Trading Company was broken open.
The robbers first secured tools from the
railroad quarters, and with some ex-
plosive blew open the safe. They Sc
cured about 5000 in cash. They did
not take the checks.
Several persons heard the explosion,
and one lady says she saw two men
come out of the store about o'clock
this morning. She lives across the
street.
There is no clue to the robbers, and
no one is suspected. The robbery was
done by experts. The safe door and
fastenings are a complete wreck.
Efforts will be made to trace the
robbery and bring the guilty parties to
justice.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
RAILROADS NOT COMMITTED
AS to the Aid They VIII Give the
jamestown Exposition.

Newport News. Va. Dec. 12.-The
first meeting between the officials OF
the jamestown Exposition Company
and the representatives of the several
transportation companies intereted in
the success of the exposition, adjourned
to-day without having arrived at any
agreement, as to what the transporta-
ton lines will do in the way of sub
scribing for stock in the exposition.
Another meeting will be held in
Washington on Friday, Dec. is, at
which the entire matter will be finally
settled.
Representatives of five Of the trans
portation companies stated at the meet
ing that they were authorized to sub
scribe, but withheld their subscrip-
tions until the Washington meeting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
strucI. bY . Train.

Moultrie, Ca. Dec. ia northbound
Georgia Northern passenger train ran
into a mule and wagon, driven by a
negro named Dave Haiman near Moul-
trie tonight. The mule was killed
and Haiman is perhaps fatally wound
ed. The man was brought into town
for medical attention and still lives,
Notwithstanding his brains were crush
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
Bcaman was Stricken.

Greensboro, N. c, Dec. III. w.
Beaman of Washington, government
supervising architect of the federal
building undergoing repairs here, fell
on the street tonight, stricken with
paralysis of the entire left side of his
body. He was taken TO his family,
who are temporarily residing here,
where he now lies unconscious, his
condition being pronounced critical by
attending physicians. He is Sc years
old. and had barely recovered from
a similar attack a year ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
Lumber Razor Hearing over.

New Orleans, Dec. 1.-THE yellow
pine hearing. which has been going on
N this city since Monday. was con-
GUIDED to-day, Commissioner Prouty
being the only member of the Inter
state Commerce Commission here at the
hnish. A few more witnesses are to
oe heard, but these will be consolidat-
ed with the Georgia and Tap Line
cases, which will be taken up at
Vi%Hhinxtnn On some agreed date.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
Mexican Central Changes.

Mexico City, Dec. 12,-It is reported
that important changes in the execu-
tive management Of the Mexican Cen
trail Railway will be announced soon
Vice President and General Manager
Nickerson retiring from the general
membership, to be succeeded by Cen
eral Superintendent Steyner. wee
President Nickerson, 1t is reported VIII
make his residence in st. Louis,
where the general offices are located
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
xy,nche.ter wants Title.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. ia ma
ioritv of the Board of Trustees of
Mary sharpe College, located at Win
chester has filed a bill in chancery
against the minority trustees and the
commissioners of the taxing depart
ment to have the title to the college
vested in the town of Winchester. 1t
probably will be used as a public
school
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
stove pqounters Organize.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 1.-THE
Southern stove moGnters and range
Soreers have organized an association.
the official board win meet on Tues
day al South Pittsburg, Tenn, to fix
the scale OF wages and piece work,
which will apply 70 nearly every stove
plant In the South
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
BRANTLEY MAY SERVE
On the Committee to Investigate
Swayne Charges.
BY R. NJ. Larner.

Washington, Dec 12.-It is probable
that Congressman Brantley will be on
the subcommittee of the Judiciary
Committee to investigate the charges
against Judge Swayne, because his dis
trict adjoins Florida. Some of the
Democratic members are particularly
anxious to have him serve upon the
subcommittee, and the present indica-
tions are that Chairman Jenkins will
designate him as one Of the mem
hers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
MADE A MISSTEP
BEFORE AN ENGINE
Burrows Was Ground to Death Be-
meath the Wheels.

Burrows Was Ground to Death BE-
meath the Wheels.
Augusta, Dec. 12.-Joe E. Burrows,
a white fireman on the Georgia Rail-
way, about so years old, was killed
tonight at Steedly's crossing in an
attempt to board an engine.
He was coming to the yard to re-
port for work and was walking on
the track when a shifting engine and
several cars came along. He at
tempted to step on the footboard in
front of the engine as he had done
thousands of times before, but made
a misstep, fell across the track and
was mangled under the wheels.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
MAY SEND TROOPS
TITS SAID THAT GEN. BELL WOULD
COMMAND
FORCES OF UNITED STATES
~ A CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE CO.
IOMBIANS.

Cen. He'll Has Been Summoned to
Washington for Conference
yDoD the Panama SituatiOn-It Is
Snid Troops May BE Dispatched
o+ ANY Time to the Isthmus-Be-
,,.xed the War Department Has
Information.
reavenworth Kan, Dec. 12.-Gen. j.
Franklin Bell, commander at Fort
Ieavenworth, has received a message
calling him to Washington. He start
od East to-day. Some of the local
officers profess to believe that Gen. Bell
,s to be called into conference over
1sthmus of Panama matters.
Washington, Dec. 12.-The coming OF
Cen. Bell to Washington, while it has
more or less to do with matters con-
nected with the general staff college, is
admitted tonight by officers of the
general staff to be for the purpose of
consulting with the officials regarding
a probable campaign against Colom-
bia. should that country continue the
movements of troops towards the 18th
mus.
1t was intimated that matters had
reached the point where troops might
be moved at any time, which would
seem to indicate that the department
is in possession of information, the
tenor of which justifies actual prepara
tons for the movement of United
States troops toward Panama.
Although the fact would not be dis
closed, the presumption is that in the
event of troops being sent Gen. Bell
will be put in command.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
KILLED BY DYNAMITE.
Americans and Natives Were the
Victims I'm the Philippines.

Manila, Dec. 12.--Three Americans
and seven natives were killed yester-
day by a blast of dynamite in quar-
ry Of the Atlantic and Pacific Com
pany, at Marveles, near the entrance
to Manila Bay Among those killed
were Joseph Law, superintendent, and
Thomas Strader, engineer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
REYES WAS ELECTED

President of Colombia, and His Tri-
umph Was Complete.
Washington. Dec. 12.-The Colombian
legation tonight received a cablegram
from Gen. Castro, COMMUNICATIVE chief
of the Colombian army, dated Port Lii
mon, Costa RIGA, to-day. conveying
the information that the results of the
election for President held throughout
Colombia on Dec. show a complete
triumph for Gen. Reyes.
When seen tonight Gen. Reyes would
make no statement beyond saying
that he expected to remain in the Unit
ed States for fortnight longer. -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
EXPLOSION IN A CAVE
KILLED MANY MEN.

Butte, Mont, Dec. ia report just
received from the Pennsylvania mine
located in this city says an explo-
sion In a cave has killed men estimated
in number as eleven to twenty-five.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
GLASS IS INVESTIGATING
The Reports of Movements of CO.
Iombian Forces.


Washington, Dec. 2.-The Navy De-
partment has received caolegram
from Rear Admiral Glass, announcing
that he is making every effort to run
down the various reports regarding Co
lombian expeditions to the isthmus. He
has ordered the MayIoWer 10 the
,3,o,,th of the Atrato river to make a
thorough investigation, and, if neces-
sarv q reconnaissance Of that region
also will be made to definitely ascer-
tain whether there are any Colombian
troops in that section me Atlanta
has been ordered to patrol the north
ern coast of the isthmus on the same
mission.
The commanders of both vessels are
under instructions to conduct their in
vestigations with all possible dispatch
and return to Colon so that the Navy
Department may have full official
report of the exact situation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
TROOPS WE'RE LANDED
To Clear n Way From Colombia In
to Panama.

Panama, Dec. 12.--Advices received
mere from Cartagena say that the CO.
Iomoian cruisers. Gen. Pinzon and
Cartagena, have landed 400 men I'M
DER Gems. Bustamente and Ortiz at
cape Tiburon, at the mouth of the
.Atrato river, with the object OF cut
ing paths across the mountains to en-
Saole the Colombian troops to invade
Panama
according to these advices there is
IN Cartagena a standing army of 1000
men
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
Enuinmenf Tor cndef..

Rome. Ga, Dec. 12.-The Hill City
Cadets received to-day from the state
military authorities forty Krag Jorge
sen rifles and forty kahki blouses. The
company is now one Of the best equip
ped In the state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
To Reinforce GInNn,

washington, Dec. 1.-THE torpedo
boats Perry and Paul Jones have been
ordered 70 proceed from the Mare Is
augment Admiral Glass feet. The Paul
Jones viii be placed Ia commission at
oDca
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
For breaking a Mail Box.

Rome, Ca, Dec. 12.-Luke Gardner,
a white man, was placed under $500
bond to-day, charged with breaking
open mail box. After being released
by the federal authorities ON bond. he
Was arrested and lodged in Jail by
the sheriff on two state warrants.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13

Havre, Dec. 1.-THE British steam
er Hiiltarn, from Mobile, was dam
aged at her berth by collision with
the German steamer Macedonia, from
Buenos Ayres. The latter steamer
was also damaged
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13

washington, Dec. 1.-THE President
to-day sent TO the Senate the following
nominations: Collector OF internal
revenue Edward e. Butler, for the
Second district OF Tennessee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
TindnII Confirmed.

Washington Dec. 1.-THE Senate to-
day confirmed the nomination OF r.
w. Tindall as postmaster at Jesup,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
SHOOTING AT MIAMI.
A white Man Died and "A Negro May
Follow.

Miami, Fla, Dec. 12.-Christopher
Savage, white, and McGregor, colored.
were shot last night. Savage died al
most instantly and there is little hope
for McGregor's recovery. 1t is not
known who fired the shots. The trouble
is supposed to have grown out of pros
ecutions for gambling.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13
SHIP PULLED OFF
PORT ROYAL BAR.
Savannah Tugs Saved the British
Steamer Birmingham.

Beaufort. S. c., Dec. 12.-The Brit
ish steamship Birmingham. which went
aground night before last on Port
Royal bar near the bell buoy, was
foated about l o'clock to-day by Sa-
vannah tugs, and proceeded to the Vir-
ginia-Carolina Chemical Works with
her cargo of potash salts. The captain
and competent home pilots agree that
the mishap was caused by the lights,
being out of range, and not properly
placed on the charts. Lloyds' agent
was aboard and reports no damage to
ship. The Birmingham sailed from
Bremen. Nov. II.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-13

The Propeller Towboat Company's
tugs, William F. McCauley, Cynthia
No. 2, Forest City, Cambria and H. NJ.
G. Smith, assisted by the pilot boat
). II. Estill, were working at the
stranded vessel from Friday afternoon
until she was pulled Off. The Cynthia
took the steamer into Port Royal. and
the other tugs returned to Savannah,
reaching here about 6 o'clock. Capt.
Van b. Avery, manager of the Towboat
Company, was with the tugs, and di-
rected their operations. He reached
home late last night. The steamer is
believed to have been uninjured. No
survey had been ordered when the
tugs left Port Royal for Savannah.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-11
REDUCED EXCURSION RATES
To the Seaside and Mountain
Resorts for the Summer.

On and after June /. 1903, the South
ern Pacific, in connection with the Cor
Wallis & Eastern Railroad will have on
sale round trip tickets from points on
their lines to Newport, Yaquina and De-
troit at very low rates, good for return
until October 10, 1903
Three day tickets to Newport and va
quina, good goiug Saturdays and return.
East Side points Portland and Eugene in
elusive, and from all West Side points,
enabling people to visit their families
and spend Sunday at the seaside.
Season tickets from all East side points
Portland to Eugene inclusive, and from
all West side points are also on sale to
Detroit at very low rates with stop over
privileges at Mill City or any point east
enabling tourists to visit the Santiam
and Breitenbush as well as the famous
Breitenbush Hot Sprsngs in the Cascade
Mountains, which can be reached in one
day.
Season tickets will be good for return
from all points until October 10th.
Three day tickets will be good going on
Saturdays and returning Mondays ONLY.
Tickets from Portland and vicinity Will
be good for return via the East or West
side at option of passenger. Tickets
from Eugene and vicinity will be good
going via the Lebenon Springfield
branch, if deiired. Baggage on New
port tickets checked through to New
port; on Yaquina tickets to Yaquina
only.
S. p. trains connect with the G. & f.
at Albany and Corvallis for Yaquina
and Newport. Trains on the C. d f.
for Detroit will leave Albany at TOO a.
m, enabling tourists to the Hot Springs
to reach there the same day.
Full information as to rates, time
tables, ETC., can be obtained on appli-
cation to Edwin Stone, manager G. & L.
r. r., Albany; w. E. Conan, G. P. A.,
S. P. Co., Portland, or to any S. P. or
G. * E. Agent.
Rate from Toledo to Newport $l.10.
Three day rate from Toledo to New
port, $l.O0.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-09-11
Fair Directors in Session.

The board of directors of the Lincoln
County Fair Association met at the
courthouse last Saturday afternoon.
Present-Mrs. c. q. Copeland, Mrs.
II. Cannon, II. n. Foster. j. w. Dunn.
Absent Mrs. j. Blower.
Resignation of Wallis Nash read and
accepted.
George McCluskey was elected di.
rector 10y acclamation.
On motion of IL. n. Foster, Mr. Nc
Cluskey was elected treasurer OF tie
Association
'' he secretary was instructed to writ
toe. A. Wurybury OF Spokane in re-
sa,Ntom moving picture show (Edison's).
The committee on transportation re-
ported that the G. x +. railroad has
offered to transport live stock and farm
produce free of charge provided, how
ever, the articles are not to be sold.
Tie road also offers one.half fare lato
over their line TO all visitors to the
Fair,
Adjourned to meet September "a at 4
o'clock p. IN. ut Thiefs Hall.
j. W. DUNN, Secretary.