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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
ANOTHER APPEAL FOR
KANSAS CITY SUFFERERS.
Committee Points Out Their Urgent
Need of Aid.

Kansas City, June 1.-THE Relief
given out the following:
I'm connection, with relief for the
flood sufferers in Kansas City, Kan, it
is very important that the people of
the United States should understand
that there are two Kansas Citys-Kan-
sas City in Missouri, with about 100000
people, and Kansas City in Kansas,
with over $4,000 people, adjoining the
former city on the west and separated
from it by the state line; that each
city has a separate organization for
the relief of its sufferers, and that in
Kansas City, Kan, an area including
$4,000 people has been swept by a rush
ing flood from ten to thirty feet in
depth. which has carried away more
than one-third of the houses in this
district, has almost ruined another
third, and that in the entire district
the merchandise, household goods and
clothing have either been washed away
or almost totally ruined by a ten days
submersion and a deposit in all build
1ngS of from two to four feet of mud.
with the falling of the water en-
ployment to a large number has been
given, and the conditions thereby much
improved. There remain, however,
many thousands dependent on charity
for shelter food clothing, and the most
meager outfit of cooking utensils and
furniture. Thee cannot be supplied
without outside aid, and unless it Is
furnished to large amount, the most
dire suffering and widespread sickness
and even death must result
mo more worthy or urgent cause can
be presented than that the flood suffer-
ers of Kansas City, Kan, and we ap-
peal to the generous people of the
country to aid in supplying these press
ing needs of our stricken people. Money
and supplies sE1ouldlbe sent Capt. T. B.
Gilbert, Mayor of Kansas City, Kan.
BY vote of the committee, signed
by T. B. Gilbert, Mayor chairman Ex-
ecutive Committee IT. B. Carlisle, sec
rotary of the Executive Committee w.
A. Simpson, chairman Committee on
Outside Aid"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
FALLING AT ST. LOUIS.
steady Improvement Noted in the
Flood Situation.

steady Improvement Noted in the
Flood situation.
st. Louis, June 14.-During the past
twenty-four hours the river has fallen
nearly one foot but according to pre-
dictions the danger line-thirty feet -
will not be reached for several days.
The inquest into the death of Cliff
ford Hambley, the young member of
the st. Louis Naval Reserves, who was
killed in East St Louis last night by
alleged levee cutters, was begun by the
coroner at Belleville to-day.
]. S. Bratton, the horseman near
whose property the fight took place,
was brought from Belleville to East St.
Louis to attend the inquest. A num-
Der of witnesses were examined, but
no positive evidence as to who fired
the fatal shot was adduced. Bratton
was locked up, pending action by the
coroner who will continue the investi-
cation tomorrow.
Conditions in East st. Louis are i'm
proving, the flooded portions south of
Broadway and west of the Southern
Railroad tracks showing a decided fall
in the water. The railroads will enter
st. Louis across the Eads bridge soon.
Inquiries for twenty-seven missing
persons have been received at the diff
ferent relief headquarters.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
AT A SCHOOL SHOW.
bloody Cutting ARRAY i'm south
Carolina.

Columbia, S. c., June 14.-News has
just been received of serious and
bloody cutting ARRAY at Phoenix,
Greenwood county. John D. Williams
had his face slashed almost beyond
recognition by ]. Buck Ward. Both
men are well-known farmers of that
section.
A school entertainment was in pro-
gress at the Phoenix school house and
an ice cream festival was given by
the ladies of the church.
Williams was so we'll pleased with
the singing of some little girls that
he ordered cream for them at the close
of the entertainment. When the re-
freshments were brought the little girls
could not be found at once, and W1fd,
who was standing nearby ordered the
waiter to give the cream to some little
boys near him. When Williams found
out what had been done he became an
CRY, and a quarrel ensued The lie
was passed. it is said, whereupon Will
lams knocked Ward down and jumped
on him. At this point Ward drew his
knife and, slashing at Williams, cut
his nose entirely loose from his face.
Both lips were sliced in two, and
long cash was made in his throat be-
sides many other cuts on his cheek and
neck.
Wards son. DR.. ]. L. Ward. married
the daughter of Williams. The fami-
lies have always been on good terms,
1t is said.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
GOVERNOR HUNT ON
PORTO ,RlcO'S PROGRESS.
Says 1t Is Becoming n Prosperous
American Cummunity.

Says 1t Is Becoming n Prosperous
American Community.
New York. June 14-Gov. William H.
Hunt of Porto Rico arrived tonight on
the steamer Ponce. He said there was
no truth in the rumor that he would
resign. Speaking of Porto Rico, Gov
Hunt said:
There has been continued develop
ments in the island during the closing
fiscal year. Business conditions have
steadily improved and commercial re-
lations between the Porto Ricans and
the people of the United States have
become greatly extended. Coffee ex-
ports have increased immensely
Americans are investing largely in
orange cultivation, and the value of
exports in this fruit is twenty-foid
greater than last year. Over $500, 900
dollars worth of sugar has been sent
north since Jan. /, which is a heavy
increase over last year.
The tobacco manufacturers of the
United States are now importing the
leaf from the island, indicating an in
creased demand for Porto Rico cigars
Much tobacco is being cultivated I'M
der canvas, with good results. Interior
development is very satisfactory.
"In a political way there is substan-
tial advancement. Peace and order
now prevail American laws are eff
fectively administered and the people
aspire to the rapid adoption of Amer
lean systems of government. Porto
Rico is fast becoming a prosperous
American cOmmunitV"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
Ell PAS0 NOW THREATENED.
People Are Alarmed over the Flood
Conditions.


FL Paso, Tex. June 1.-THE flood
condition is regarded as serious here
tonight by even the most conserva-
tive persons. The river continues to
rise and the water is striking the
levee with great force All available
policemen have been placed on duty
along the river and the city engineer
and street commissioner have been
busy since morning with a large num-
Der of workmen, engaged in fortify-
ing weak spots in the levee with sand
bags. At one point the water ate out
a cavity ten feet long, but it was filled
with sand bags.
Below the city the river tore through
all distractions and entered its old
channel which was abandoned when
the cutoff was built three years ago
to strengthen the stream, to guard
against future overflow.
Late this evening the chief of police
received a telephone message from
John Miller, a merchant and ranch
man at White Spur, eight miles above
town, stating that the river had got
behind the levee and formed lake FIVE
miles square and quite deep. This
threatens to sweep away the levee and
come down upon FL Paso with a rush.
He said he was doing all in his power
to hold the waters in check, but feared
he could not do so.
The report caused genuine alarm, and
tonight the greatest apprehension is
felt. A heavy rain is falling twenty
miles up the river, and this adds to
the danger of an overflow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
SANTOS DUM0NT'S STUNTS
OVER THE RACE COURSE

Paris, June 4.-W. X. Vanderbilts
horse Biltmore was fourth to-day in
the race for the Prix de Villeron at
Long Champs.
During the racing Santos Dumont in
his airship number 4 appeared over
the course and went through variety
of maneuvers, which evoked great en-
thusiasm from the crowd. The pas
sage of two other balloons over the
Long Champs race course at the same
time added to the originality Of the
scene.
NJ. Santos Dumont finally descended,
unaided, in the center of the course.
where great ovation was given him.
He then reascended, and after execut-
ing a second series OF maneuvers,
sailed away in the direction of Baga-
tale.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
WANTED TO BE KILLED
AFTER KILLING HIS WIFE.

Augusta, June 14-Willie jackson.
colored, while fooling with a pistol
that was supposed to be not loaded.
discharged II and killed his wife. Jack
son and his wife were together at their
home on Hopkins street. near Camp
bell. when the tragic accident oc-
CURED. Fortunately. his wlfe's broth
er was also present IN the room, and
he testified that the shooting was en-
tlrsly accidental
When Jackson realized what had oc.
CURED apd that his wife was dead. BE-
handed the pistol 20 her brother. ask.
ing him 81 kili him also. but fhe other
refused. stating a Was clearly aa a.
cldeDf.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15

ministry also has received satisfactory
dispatches from London. Paris, Berlin
and Rome, all saying that the govern
ments there have not the slightest in
tention of intervening in Servia's in
ternal affairs and expressing the hope
that peace and order in the political
situation will be soon restored.
An official statement of Russias po-
sition has not yet been received but
according to assurances from a reliable
source, Russia has no desire to in
tervene and will not object to the cleo
ton of Prince Karageorgevitch.
Murdered Premier Had Resigned.
1t is now known that the murdered
premier, Markovich, resigned his port
folio only a few hours before his as
sassination. His action was the re-
suit of a difference of opinion with
King Alexander concerning the meet
ing of the new Skupshtina. The late
King, fearing disturbances, proposed
to the premier that the leading mem
bers of the opposition parties and the
editors of the opposition papers should
be arrested before the opening session
of Parliament, and later tried on the
charge of less majestic or disturbing
public order. M. Markovich did not
oppose the arrest of the men, but OBJ
jected to the after procedure and,
therefore, resigned. On returning home
he told his wife that he brought good
news; that he had resigned his port
folio.
Many persons visited the cemeteries
and the royal vault this afternoon, and
at the graveside persons were heard
saying that what had happened was
good and necessary for the nation.
Twenty graves were dug by the troops
Immediately after the assassinations,
but only the bodies of two officers and
that of Gen. Petrovics were buried
therein. At his widows request, the
remains of Gen. Petrovics afterwards
were removed by night to his family
vault. The bodies of the later premier,
Gen. Markovich, and his son-ln-law,
Capt. Milkovics, were also buried in
their own graves. The widow of the
latter was accouched of a son almost
at the moment that her husband was
murdered.
Queen Said She Lived in Fear.
1t transpires that Queen Draga, in
an audience with the Foreign Minis
ter few weeks ago, said she lived in
deadly fear, not knowing what the day
or night might bring forth. She knew,
she added, that she was hated by the
people and that King Alexander also was
detested by his subjects, and she was
COHNlllC6u lHdl the country WOulO prove
too strong for both of them.
Various reports are in circulation re-
garding the value of the late Queens
estate, which was said to amount to
S2,200,000, chiefly invested in her sis
ter's name in Switzerland and Bel
GUM. A commission is now engaged in
making an inventory of the property
of the royal couple, and it is thought
probable that the total private estate
of both will be found not to exceed half
the sum mentioned.
The autopsy on the Kings body
showed that he had a skull of the ex-
traordinary thickness of eleven mill
metres. whereas the skull of the strong
est men usually measure only six mill
metres. The brain was found to be in
a catarrhal state and the liver UNUSUAL
ly large and surrounded with fat, indi-
eating that the King was an excessive
eater and drinker.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15

if Callahan had bonds drawn up, but
after a consultation between them and
the lawyers, they refused to sign the
bonds and the two men were taken
by the soldiers inside their lines. and
are tonight manacled in the military
guard house. with a heavy guard on
watch and strong outposts.
The grand jury will meet tomorrow,
and Judge Redwine said these cases
could be taken before that body.
The burning of Ewen's house full
fills in part the threat made by the
man whom Even says called at his
home and offered to bride him by Civ
ing him $1,000 if he would alter his tes-
timony.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
-
LINEMEN OUT ON STRIKE.
They Quit Work for the Cumbe ria nd
Telephone Company.

Louisville, KY, June 14.-Between
100 and $50 linemen employed by the
Cumberland Telephone Company in
this city went on strike Saturday at
midnight. The men are asking for an
increase in pay.
The strike, so far is confined to the
linemen employed in Louisville, all
though for nearly a year there has
been talk of a general strike of the
linemen in all cities where the Cum
berland Company operates. The Cum
berland has exchanges in New Orleans.
Nashville. Memphis. Natchez and 9TH
er large cities along the Ohio and Mis-
sissippi valleys
At the Home Telephone Company, the
large independent concern. it was de-
MED that there is any prospect of a
sympathetic strike on the part of the
linemen employed by that corporation
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
TO TRY FOR THE CUP
THE TWO SHAMROCKS HAVE SAFE
LY ARRIVED.
ARE IN FINE SHAPE.
NEW SHAMROCK CREATES A GOOD
IMPRESSION.

Sir Thomas LiptOn's Squadron Had
lantic--StOOd 1t WeII-No Accidents
TO Mar the VOyage-Squadron sa-
luted by Every Vessel 1t Passed.
When They Reached Quarantine
the Crews of the Two Yachts
Cheered Each other RoundIy.
New York. June 14.-Safe and sound,
after a rough passage from Gourock.
Scotland, of sixteen days and twenty
two hours, Sir Thomas Liptons latest
challenger for the Americas cup, the
Shamrock III, is now lying at anchor
off Tompkinsville, Staten Island, where
she arrived at 1920 O'Clock this morn
ing. in company with the steam yacht
Erin, that had towed her most of the
way across the Atlantic, and the
Shamrock l, towed by the British tug
Cruizer.
One Hundred and Fifty-six Men In
the Squadron.
The 1856 men. who manned the yachts
and their conveys. are all well, and
there were no accidents to mar the
passage.
The yachts passed Sandy Hook light
ship after o'clock this morning. They
were saluted by every vessel that pass
ed them all the way to quarantine.
When they arrived there, the crews of
the yachts gave three cheers for each
other as they stood lined up on deck.
Both yachts flew the pennant of the
Royal Ulster Yacht Club.
She Is Handsome Boat.
The new challenger is a far hand
somer craft than either the Shamrock
1 or ii. She looks not unlike the Co
lumbia above the water line, and her
beam seems greater than either of
those yachts. She tows easily, making
very little broken water at the bow,
and leaving a clean wake. Her cap
tain, Robert Wiring. says she behaved
splendidly under all conditions of
weather during the passage across the
Atlantic. She is rugged as a sloop, with
a short bowsprit and a topmast over
a short, stout lower mast.
The Shamrock l has the same rig,
with the addition of a jigger mast aft,
The latter steers with a tiller and the
former with a small wheel
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
NINE WORKERS. TO MEET.
VIII Take Up the Matter of Their
COnciIintOrs.

Scranton, Pa, June 14.-National
President John Mitchell of the United
Mine Workers arrived here to-day to
attend the convention of mine workers,
which tomorrow will take up the mat
ter of the operators representatives on
the Board of Cancellation refusing to
recognize the credentials of District
Presidents Nichols. Detrey and F'lhy
who were selected as the miners con-
ciliators by vote of the joint executive
boards of the three districts.
Mr. Mitchell would make no state
ment as to what the convention was
likely to do. He would only say that
the miners, he was assured, would APP
proach the question in dispute in a
broad, liberal way. and that he trust
ed the operators would do the same.
He would advise the men in general
way, but would not attempt to control
them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
KILLED BY HIS SON.
The Tragic Death of DIR. T. j. Buch-
an at Eastman.

Eastman, Ga, June 14.-Dr. T. j.
Buchan of Eastman. whose brother is
a member of the Legislature. was shot
and instantly killed to-day by his son,
Ogletree.
The father had seized a pistol and
threatened to kill his wife and chill
dren. The wife attempted to wrest the
weapon from him. The son, hearing
the scuffie, ran into the room with a
discharge of the latter's weapon was
accidental the ball passing through
the fathers heart.
The wife was formerly Miss Alice
Ogletree of Atlanta
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
BISHOPS CONSECRATED.
Mgr. Rocker becomes Bishop in the
Philippines.

Rome June 14.-The CONSIDERATIONS
to-day of Monsignor Rocker, formerly
secretary of the apostolic delegation at
Washington, as Bishop of Jaro, Philip
pine Islands. and of the Rev. Dennis
], Dougherty, formerly of Philadelphia,
as Bishop of Nueva Segovia, were
grand and impressive ceremonies.
The latter was consecrated first, the
act being performed by Cardinal Sa-
TOLL in the Church of st. John and
ST. Paul, and Cardinal Martnelli. as
sisted by the Archbishop of Camilli
and the Bishop of Virili, consecrating
Monsignor Rocker in the Church of the
American College.
The two ceremonies were followed by
q sumptuous collation..
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
CAPTAINS WIFE KILLED.
Sailors Were Injured When schoOn-
er Thomas Was Lost.


Portland, Me, June 14-One life was
lost by the wrecking of the new five
masted schooner Washington r.
Thomas of Thomaston, Me, on STRAIT
ton Island, four miles off Old Orch
ard, in the gale OF Friday night. while
bound with 1000 tons Of soft coal from
Norfolk, Va. for Portland. The wife
OF Capt. William j. Lermond, to whom
he was married year ago, was killed
by the immense waves breaking in the
cabin. Her body was washed away
in the darkness and has not been re-
covered.
Capt. Lermond and the crew OF thir-
teen men were rescued to-day by
volunteer life saving crew. One sea-
man had leg broken. and the cap
tain, engineer and four seamen we're
badly bruised.
The Thomas was broken up and
practically Is a total loss. Tons Of
wreckage were washed ashore at Old
Orchard.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
POPE BELIEVES THEY
WISH HIM TO DIE.
His Exclamation When He Learns
of Reports AbOut Him.

Rome, June 14.-Dr. Lapponi, the
Pope's physician. saw the Pontiff to-
day. but merely continued the treat-
ment Of his indisposition. which would
not be worth mentioning, If It were not
for Pope Leo's age. His condition is
much improved.
All rumors regarding his indisposi-
ton and premature reports Of his death
are kept from him. as far as possible.
- they give him much concern. for the
Pontin takes them most seriously.
why DO they want me 20 be gone7"
he exelaims. u do no one any harm"
u n impossible 20 make ME holiness
understand that IL ~ the interest taken
in bic person which lads 10 the pub
lioafion of these Fumors
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
EXCITED PRINCE PETER.
He Was Observed mt Geneva in "A
Heated Conversation.

Geneva. June 14.-Prince Peter Kar-
ageorgevtch, the newly proclaimed
King of Servia, was seen walking at
o'clock this afternoon in Rue Cor
ratorie with the Marquis De Rose, a
friend from Paris. The Prince was
talking and gesticulating in an excited
way. while the Marquis was trying to
calm him.
The Princes cousin, Nanatomtoh, is
expected to arrive in Geneva this
evening from Belgrade. 1t is believed
that he is the secret leader of the
Karageorgevitch movement in Servia.
He was imprisoned during the life
time of King Milan for an attempt to
assassinate that monarch.
There is reason to believe that Prince
Karageorgevitch will start secretly for
Vienna tomorrow afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
w. p. johnson Was Fired Upon by
Some One Unknown.

Pensacola, Fla, June 14.-News
reached here to-day of the shooting at
Milton last night of w. p. johnson,
one of the most prominent citizens of
that town.
Mr.. Johnson was going to his home
about O'Clock. when he was fired
upon by unknown parties in ambush,
a shotgun being used. Four buckshot
took effect in the abdomen, and he
was at one time reported dead. He
is still alive, however, but is in a pre-
carious condition.
During the past year several at
tempts have been made uDon the life
of Mr.. Johnson by unknown parties.
There is great excitement at Milton
over the attempt at murder, but no
clue is as yet obtainable as to the
would-be assassins.
Mr.. johnson is the proprietor of a
drug store and livery stable
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
Keeping the Prince informed.

Geneva, June 14.-Prince Peter Kar-
ageorgevitch. the newly proclaimed
King of Servia, is in constant receipt
of kilograms informing him of the sit
uation in Belgrade. According to his
present arrangements he will remain
here until notified Of the action taken
by the Skupshitina.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
SHOULD BE PUNISHED.
That Is What Prince Peter Is Said
to Have Declared.

London, June 15.-The Geneva cor
respondent of the Daily Express as
serts that Prince Peter Karageorge-
witch in an interview declared en-
phadcally that the nation ought to
avenge the crime Of the assassination
of the King and Queen of Servia
"A king" he said, who would re-
ceive crown from the hands of assas-
sins would be their accomplish"
Asked if he would punish the assas-
sins, he replied:
II have no power"
To a question But when you are
King?" Prince Peter gave answer,
That may never be-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
MONUMENT IS REARED
TO THE NEGRO SLAVES.

Darlington. r. J.. June IA memo
rial monument 70 negro slaves and
their descendants. IN recognition Of
valuable domestic and patriotic sery-
ices before and during the Revolution
cry War the arst 81 lfs KIND 70 be
erected IL fhe United states, 80 ds4-
lcated hers to-asy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
GREAT TIMBER TRACT
Will Be Developed by Capitalists
Near chihuahua.

Near chihuahua.
Chihuahua, Mex, June 14.--Paul Nor
ton, vice president of the Santa Fe
syestem; Walter s. Eddy. Saginaw,
Mich. and Col. John S. Wier Of New
York have organized a syndicate for
the purpose of developing a tract Of
timber land located northwest Of Chi
huahua, and comprising in the neigh
borhood of $500 600 acres
The land Is heavily wooded with
white pine. pellow pine and other vari-
eties Of timber. which. Il IL estimated
will yield close 10 10000 O00. 900 feet Of
lumber. The purchasers will begin TO
work the tract as soon az the orient
Railway constructs a branch line from
Minios, for which the Mexican govern
ment recently granted concession.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15

Manila. June i4-Disorder continues
IN the province Of cavite. The bandits
named Felizardo and Montalon, with
some followers recently rnided 4 mum
Der ~ towns The government Do plan
ping campaign 20 suppress the frou-
hlef
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-15
workIne wiz die cnhIe.

Manila, June 14.-Cableship Colonla.
which II laying the Pacific cable from
Guam eastward, Is nearing Midway
Island and II IL expected that the lay
Ing Of the section from Midway Island
20 Honolulu VIII commence next week