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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18

in person, property, liberty, honor or
life, because of his religious belief;
that the humblest subject or citizen
may worship according to the dictates
of his own conscience, and that gov
eminent, whatever it's form or agen-
cies, must safeguard these rights ana
immunities by the exercise of all its
powers.
% Far removed from your majesty's
dominions. living under different con-
ditions and owing allegiance to an
other government, your petitioners yet
venture in the name of civilization. to
plead for religious liberty and toler-
ance; to plead that he who led his own
people and all others to the shrine of
peace, will add new lustre to his reign
and fame by leading a new movement
that shall commit the whole world in
opposition to religious prosecutions
II am instructed to ask whether the
petition will be received by your eX-
cellency to be submitted to the gra-
cious consideration of his majesty. In
that case the petition will be at once
forwarded to St. Petersburg.
Il avail myself. etc.
You will report at the earliest pos
sible moment your execution of this in
struction. Hay"
Notified of It's Rejection.
This was sent on the 18th of July,
and on the same day Mr.. Riddle was
informed by the Russian Minister of
Foreign Affairs that, In view of publ
cations which had appeared in the
newspapers, the Russian government
wished to notify him that the pro-
posed petition would not be received un-
der any circumstances and that this
resolution of the Russian government
was taken Independent of any constd-
GRAFTON of the substance or the terms
of the petition.
On the receipt of this information,
the Secretary of State addressed the
following letter to Messrs. Straus,
Wolf and Levi:
"Sir: ] am directed by the Presi-
dent to acquaint you that this depart
ment is informed by the American
embassy in st. Petersburg that the inn
perial government of Russia has de-
Clined to receive or consider the petit
ton in relation to the condition of the
Jews in Russia, which was addressed
to his majesty the Emperor, by
large number of citizens of the United
States, and which this department, by
direction of the President and at your
request, undertook to transmit to it's
high destination. l am, sir, very re-
specially yours, John Hay.
1t is believed that this petition was
almost uneXampled in the weight and
QlSllily VI tlle signatures dlldCueu "
it. Among them are Congressman
John S. Williams of Mississippi the
Governors of Virginia, Georgia, Mis-
sissippi, North Carolina, Louisiana and
Nebraska; the chief justices of all the
states from which returns are in a
great number of congressman, public
lists, bankers, Protestants and Catho-
lie ministers, mayors of leading cities,
prominent educators leaders of the bar,
physicians, scholars, manufacturers,
etc
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
THREE BOYS DROWN
IN A "WASH HOLE"

Augusta, July 17.-Across the river
in South Carolina there are several
brick yards that have not been oper-
ated for years.. and near them there
are large excavations where clay has
been used. These clay holes are full
of water and are favorite wash holes
for small boys.
To-day Claude Nees and John Brown.
white boys from the factory district,
and Fred Parks. colored were all
drowned at the same time. There were
a number Of boys from 10 to IA years
old in the hole These three dived Off
the end of an old boat and were drown
ed, the water being over their heads.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
WARRANT FOR BEAVERS
lie Is Charged With Accepting a
Bribe in POstOnice Service.

New York, July ia bench war
rant was issued by Judge Thomas in
the United States Circuit Court,
Brooklyn, to-day for the arrest of
George w. Beavers. formerly chief Of
the division of salaries and allowances
in the Postoffice Department, on an
indictment found by the federal grand
jury, which charges him with accept
ing bride of $40.
1t is understood that payments to
Beavers were traced back to the pur-
chase by the government of the Brandt
Dent Cash Registering Machine Com
pany. The postoffice inspectors found
that Beavers had a large account in
the Nassau Trust Company, Brooklyn,
and are said to have discovered that
checks deposited there had been given
by ex-Congressman briggs.
The warrant has not yet been served,
and it was rumored that Mr.. Beavers
could not be found. 1t was stated that
he would have until Monday to pre-
sent himself, and that an arrangement
had been made with his attorneys to
enter a plea for him at that time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18

Paris, July 18.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Gaulois says when Dr.
Niazzoni entered the sick room yester-
day morning and found the Pope seat
ed in his armchair and feeling less ex-
hausted, he said:
what would you say, holy father, il
the doctor transformed himself into a
photographer"
by all means. my good Mazzoni,"
replied the Pope, smiling.
DR.. Mazzoni then produced a camera
and took a dozen shots of Pope Leo,
who was taken seated with DR.. Lap
POM standing beside him and his valet,
Contra, kneeling at his feet.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
LIVES AND PROPERTY
LOST IN A TORNADO.
Five We're Killed and Score In
jured, $2,OOO,OOO Loss.

Five We're Killed and Score In
jured, $2,OOO,OO Loss.
streator, ILL.,, July IA tornado
Killed five persons, injured a score or
others, and caused property loss of
SzOOOOOO here tonight. The dead:
Harry Doyle, N. H. Bivens, r. Pur-
cell, Charles Snyder. and an unknown
negro.
All except Purcell were killed at the
race track. A new building had just
Oeen erected. and the races were to
nave been given week after next. Not
building is left standing
All of the buildings at Case Electric
Park were destroyed, and the fence and
2mphitheater of the ball park were
blown away. Stauber's Clothing Fac
tory, a two-story brick building, was
DIoWn down and all the stock was
ruined.
The Vulcain Western Companys
plant suffered heavy loss. Purcell was
killed there.
ne illinois. Indiana and Iowa bridge,
costing $1,00O,000, is nearly half gone,
@. "VI9lluS WORKS ana DulldluBS at
SSprlng Kangley. four miles west of
11iealor, We're blown down and several
SvlsonS were injured. Many houses
ERE unroofed and otherwise damaged.
rlephone and telegraph lines are
e,e"iiy all down. and details are mea-
,,,lL ne dead negro has been identified as
William Brown.
= ne following are fatally injured:
george Doyle, Mrs. Doyle, Bessie
1Jyo.u'her, Charles Snyder, Fred Crone,
t%iis. Crone. Mrs. Smith, Miss Smith.
L"p'' Peabody and wife; Ralph Bou
CO. Mrs. Henry Pease and baby;
CHIse Hunter, George Boyles' little
..I'Id; three children of A. ]. Dougher-
e. e., ana man employed on the latter's
H. score of others are reported to
nave sustained broken bones.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
POPE IS NO WORSE
THAT is WHAT LAPPoNI, HIS Ply
SICLAN, SAID.
HE SPENT A QUIET DAY.
WAS DECLARED TO BE A LITTLE
LESS DEPRESSED.

During the Two Weeks of the Pom
More RestfuI Day Than Yesterday.
DR.. LappOni Said He Could Not Say
the Pope Was Any Better-Inci-
dents of the Day-The Pope Sat in
His Arm Chair-Dr. MazzOnI Took
Pictures Oe Him.
Rome, July 1T cannot say the
Pope is better, but he is no worse"
In these words DR.. Lapponi summed
UP for the Associated Press this even
ing the Pontiff's condition at the end
of the second week of his Illness in all
the varying periods of which the Pom
tiff has scarcely had a quieter day
than this. with the result that to-
nights official bulletin declares him
to be little less depressed.
In the morning, after a night during
which stimulants and nursing restored
him to fairly good condition, the Pope
complained of soreness. due to the
many days he had passed in bed. To
relieve this and to humor him, the pa
tient was allowed to sit in his arm
chair for a short time, with apparent
good effect. The celebration of a mass
in honor of st. Leo and the Pope's con-
versation with Mgr. Pifferi were the
only other incidents which to-day re-
lieved the tedium of the sick chamber.
From to-night's examination of the
Pope it appears that the liquid in the
pleura remains at about the same level,
which is marked with a dermographic
pencil on the Pontiffs side. The ply
sicians think the liquid amounts TO
about 1920 grams. Considering the
physical condition of the Pope, the doc
tors do not believe it possible that his
body can absorb it. as might a strong,
young, well nourished organism.
Blessed All Who Pray for Him.
After the visit of the physicians the
Pope received Cardinal Rampolla. who
remained in the sick room only a few
minutes. He again gave the Pontiff a
full report of the prayers offered m
his behalf all over the world. His
holiness, raising both lands, said:
Il bless all those who pray to God
for me-
In Vativan circles there is gossip
ing over the great reception given by
Mgr. Ajuli at Lisbon to celebrate his
elevation to the cardinalate and also
over the solemnity with which Car
dinal Agliardi to-day took possession
of his new office of vice chancellor of
the church. The Associated Press cor
respondent, however, learns that the
Pope himself in his last interview with
Cardinal Agliardi, urged the perform
ance of to-day's ceremony.
Spit Ready for Roasting.
In sharp contrast with these cere-
monies are the continuous preparations
at the Vatican for the death of the
Pontiff. A huge spit, twelve feet
long, which has been used for roast
ing food for the conclaves since the
time of Gregory XVI, was brought
from an old store room to-day and will
be employed to roast quarters of beef
for the isolated cardinals, while they
are celebrating in the conclave over
the election of the successor to Leo
XIII.
Drs. Lapponi and Mazzoni absolutely
deny the statement published in the
United States that Pope Leo is suffer-
ing from cancer, and ridicule it as an
ignorant invention. They say they are
sure that DR.. Rossoni takes the same
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
NO TROUBLE EXPECTED.
Raising the Flag ON the Islands
Creates No Excitement.

Creates No Excitement.
Washington, July lit is learned
at the StaIe Department that, there
have been no representations recently
from the British government touching
the ownership of any of the small is
lands in the south of the Philippine
Archipelago and adjacent to the coast
of Borneo, Nor is anything known here
of recent naval operations in that cor
her of the world. 1t is believed here
that there is no possibility of trouble
growing out of this incident.
The Sultan of, Jolo possesses both
temporal and spiritual power over the
Mohammedan inhabitants, not only of
his own group of islands, but of the
north coast of Borneo and the adjacent
islands, and the assertion of spiritual
power over such of the natives as live
under the British flag in Borneo and
the near by islands may have led to
the supposition that the United States
government was improperly asserting
sovereignty over British soil.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
Vatican Bulletins.

Rome, July II, p. m.-The following
bulletin has just been issued:
THE day has been passed calmly
enough. The august patient had in
tervals of rest and his general condi-
ton is a little less depressed. Pulsa-
ton, So; respiration, which is less SUI
perficial, go; temperature. 1866. cent?
grade. Lapponia.
"Mazzoni.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
Korea Wants Trade.

Pekin, July 1.-THE Korean minister
here has urged Prince Ching, mead
of the Foreign Office. to instruct the
Chinese minister at Seoul to authorize
Korea to open Wiju. Korea, to for
eign trade, as a means of mutual de-
Tense against Russian encroac hment
but his action is regarded as futile.
Korea believes her independence will
be strengthened and prolonged If she
is able to open Northern Korea to in
ternational trade
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
THOSE BRITISH ISLANDS
BOB UP ONCE MORE,

Said the American Commander
Didn't Know What He Was DOING
London, July 17.-According to au-
thoritative dispatches received here an
American warship visited number of
the islands on the northeast coast of
Borneo some weeks ago and hoisted
American flags and erected American
tablets on seven of the islands, all of
which are said to be British.
The affair is regarded here as being
capable of easy adjustment, being, 1t
is asserted. without doubt the result of
a misunderstanding on the part of the
commander of the American man-of-
war
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
PROMOTIONS IN ARMY.
President Has Ordered Preparation
of Commissions.

Washington, July 1.-THE President
has given directions for the prepara-
ton of commissions for the following
promotions in the army:
Maj. Gen Young to be lieutenant
general vice Lieut.. Gen. Miles. who
retires Aug. s.
Brig. Gen. Sumner. to be major gem
eral vice Maj. Gen. Davis. to be re-
tired July g.
Brig. Gen. Leonard s. Wood to be
major general, vice Gen. Young, to be
promoted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
BEATEN BY NEGROES.
Reported That They Added Assault
to Their Crime.

Reported That They Added Assault
to Their Crime.
Richmond, Va, July 17.-Hon. James
L. Shelton, ex-member of the assembly
from Louisa county and now a resi-
dent of this city, was attacked by
negroes and beaten into insensibility,
while walking in the grounds of the
Hermitage Golf Club, in the western
suburbs of the city, with young lady,
nurse in one of the hospitals, to-
night.
1t is reported that the lady was
dragged into an adjoining field and
feloniously assaulted, but so far this
lacks confirma ton.
Richmond, Va. July lit is author
itatively stated that the negroes did
not accomplish their purpose on the
young lady.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
MAY DIE FROM THE
BITE OF AN INSECT.

n 4''anta July 17-Dr. Alexander
=, "Soh' physician and druggist, is
,sine at the point of death at his
, ,.o'ne as the result of a bite from some
d. d. he was bitten last wednes-
poisonous spider. His pbvslcians saw
Ne will probably die.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
McIxinIey Not Very III.

Somerset, Pa. July 1.-THE illness
of Abner Mckinley is not as serious
as reported. Last Saturday he came
here from New York where he suf-
fered from heat prostration. On Tues
day he was completely Frustrated, and
This gave rise to the alarming reports
sent out last night
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
Cotton In Hawaii.

Honolulu. July 17.-Jared G. Smith,
United States special agent in charge
Of the Hawaiian Experiment Station.
has been successful in his experiments
OF growing cotton and Sumatra tobac-
co on the islands.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
Four Killed by This.

We Mleh,dota, ILL.,. July Flour persons
re Killed and ten others seriously
'lauied by tornado which struck the
90 tuerh part of this city The path
1a,,ou1e storm was about eight miles in
RS rs.ss' tH' Everything in the storms
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18

Rome, July II, Midnight.-The Pope
tonight showed less aversion to the
nourishment offered him and took
cup of consomme and a piece of toast
and a few sips of old wine.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18
WOMAN WAS HANGED.

Dora Wright Mounted the scaHeId
without "A TremOr.
South McAlister, /. T., July 17.-Dora
Wright, a negro woman, was hanged
here to-day for the murder of Annie
williams. a 7-year-old girl. She mount
ed the scaffold without a tremor She
is the first woman ever hanged in this
section. Her crime was whipping a Z
year-old girl, Annie Williams, until she
died of her injuries
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18

Rome, July IS, 2:15 a. m.-The Pope
is now reported to be in a somewhat
quieter sleep than he had last night,
although his breathing is perhaps not
so easy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18

Rome, July is, AIS a. m.-After hsv-
be again restless and required the fire.
quent assistance of DR.. Lapponi and
his valet. Contra.
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Continued on Second Page.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18

The House resolution of Hon. Joe Hall
providing that the joint Finance Com
mittee shall make a between-sessions-
investigation into the books of all the
several departments of the state. as
we'll as that of the treasurer. as is
now required by law. ran against sew
fso,tsx.,,oa -, Ga -.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-07-18

with such an example before it.
the civilized world cherishes the hope
that upon the same initiative there
shall be fixed in the early days Of the
twentieth century the enduring prin-
ciple of religious liberty: that by a
gracious and convincing expression
your majesty will proclaim not only
for the government Of your own sub
jects, but also for the guidance OF all
civilized men, that none shall suffer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-08
THE CHARGES DENIED
PRINCIPAL OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REQUESTS INVESTIGATION.
Alleged That He Has Been Partial in
Making Observation-Disclosures
Before the Board.

At the regular weekly meeting of the
board oc educat ton at the Franklin building
last evening Superintendent Stuart submit
ted letter he had received from Mr.. W.
b. Patterson, supervising principal or the
sixth division. denying certain published in
timations of Partially and discrimina ton
on his tl.r. Patterson's) part in the matter
of th- promotion and transfer of teachers
in the sixth division. In his letter Mr.. Pat
terson says:
Understanding that dissatisfaction exists
among certain teachers respecting recent
changes in this division. under my super
vision. on the ground of alleged unfairness.
l have the honor to request that the COM
planants be given an opportunity to pre-
sent their grievances before yourself or a
committee of the board, and that a like
privilege be afforded me-. after aScerta1nlnS
the identity of the compliments and their
charges. to be heard in defense of the afore-
said intimations.
"A full and impartial inquiry promptly
held is hereby asked, in order that all the
facts in the case may be considered. l be-
lieve every change to be justified by the
instructions received last spring from the
superintendent. and to have been based
upon merit alone.
The communication was referred to a
committee consisting of Mrs. West and Su-
perintendent Stuart for investigation and
report. 1t is understood that complaint is
made that Mr.. Patterson pays little atten-
ton to seniority of service, and frequently
promotes younger teachers over those of
longer service. On his behalf it is asserted
that he makes merit the sole basis for pro-
motions.
Similar complaints have been made in
other divisions, notably Mr.. Janneys, and
it is possible that the inquiry now under
way may decide the board to have gen.
eral investigation of the operation of the
merit system in all the school divisions.
The board accepted the resignation of
Miss S. B. Kent, teacher in the night
schools. and of Mr.. James c. Adkins,
teacher in the Business High School The
appointment was announced of Charles A.
Johnson. as teacher in the night schools;
Mrs. NJ. c. Burns, teacher in the night
writing in the night schools; Miss Lucy
II. Brddekamp. substitute janitor
Miss B. Forrer was transferred from the
Gales Night School to the Business High
Night School
The board ordered that the directors of
the Teachers Annuity and Aid Association
be authorized to the Central High
School hall for such a course of professional
lectures for teachers may be approved
by the superintendent of schools and to
circulate notices of such lectures among
the teachers. 1t was also ordered that any
Kindred organization committee of col
ored teachers that may be approved by
Superintendent Montgomery be authorized
to arrange similar course of lectures with
like privileges. including the use of the Nj
Street High School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-08
PARISH HOUSE DEDICATION.
Addresses Made by Bishop Henry z
Satterlee and Others.

The dedication of the new Rock Creek
parish house. which was recently complet-
ed. took place last night when services APP
propriate to the occasion were held. Brief
addresses were made by Bishop Henry Y.
Satterlee. Rev. Charles E. Buck. rector Of
the parish, and Archdeacon Richard p.
Williams. The dedicatory service pre-
scribed by the Episcopal Church was fol-
lowed.
The new building is two-story edifice.
constructed of red brick. The assembly hall
is surrounded by galleries finished in soft
pine. In addition to the hall there two
more rooms on the first floor and two on
the second. The first brick in the build ng
was laid January !, 1903. by Egerton Buck,
the seven-year-old son of the rector. The
structure Will be used for social and semi
religious functions and other work of the
parish.
After the dedication ceremony last even
ing concert was given by the church
choir. which is composed of the following
singers Soprano. Miss Amelia Fisher;
tenor. Mr. Frederick Sybold: alto. MIS-.
John Burgess bass, Mr.. G. f. d. Rollings.
A large crowd was present during the even
ing and prolonged the festivities until near
~ midnight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-08
Flynn's Business College, 9Th and K
Business. shorthand. typewriting-s25 a w.
advertisement.
The edwin L. Stanton" School.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
Please inform one of your ignorant read
ers as to whom Edwin L. Stanton may be-
l had supposed that it was the great war
Secretary, whose name our new and beau
t:ful school building at Good Hope was
honored in bearing till the l.. appeared.
Was the schoolmaster abroad this summer
or is it true that fame consists, not In
having your name put wrong in the news
papers, but in glorious golden letters
where our youth are taught the steps to
honor? Herringshaws Dictionary of BIZ
ography gives Edwin McMasters Stanton
the name of one whom all time should
delight to keep in remembrance.
Who is Edwin l.. Stanton?" one of the
Good Hope pupils asked me last night and
l ask you, Who is Edwin l.. Stanton?" s.
The Good Hope School building is named
IN honor of Edwin l.. Stanton. who was the
second secretary of the District of Column
bia under Gov. Cooke. He succeeded Sec
rotary Chapman, and served from May 10,
1871. to September 22, 1873. This office was
abolished when the territorial form of gov
ernrnent was supplanted by the commits
SlonerShip form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-08
MILK NOT UP TO Standard T
Dealers Fined for Violation of Law
Others Forfeit Collateral. x G

The health department is continuing lis
rigid inspection of milk offered for sald t
the numerous places throughout the city.
and as result of recent visits made by
the departments inspectors several dealers
We're cited to appear in the Police Court
yesterday to answer to charges of selling
milk not up to the standard required by
law. William Myers of 1891 Maryland ave-
hue northeast was convicted and paid a
fine of $40 imposed by Judge Kimball. and
Charles b. Wilson. who conducts a store
at the corner of I'd and F. streets north
west. was also convicted and paid a tax of
30 imposed on him.
Eight other dealers who were named as
cefendants took the alterna tive ard for
feited s. each in lieu of appearn in court.
They We're John Auth. 400 LIST street north
east: James. NJ. Beal 1912 LIST street north
east: Charles Fisher. 2a9 IL street south
west: Patrick J. McDonough. 242S L street
northwest; John Quisley. S37 26th street:
George w. Talbert. corner of Florida ave-
nue. and 18th street northwest Luther T..
Hall. 1901 III street northeast. and Israel &.
kallock, tO f street northeast