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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
WHY COAL is SHORT.
That is n Point Discussed Before the
Commission.

That is n Point Discussed Before the
Commission.
Philadelphia, Jan. 2S.-The mooted
question of responsibility for the limi-
tation of the hard coal production was
again an issue before the Anthracite
Coal Strike Commission to-day. The
matter was brought up by Attorney
barrow, counsel for the miners, who
requested the commission to summon
the presidents of the coal-carrying rail-
roads as witnesses. The demand re-
suited in a lengthy discussion between
Chairman Gray, Lawyer Dickson, coun-
sci for the independent operators, and
Mr.. Darrow. Chairman Gray said the
commission would consider the matter
of calling the presidents for the stated
purpose, and if the issue is regarded
as being before the body, they will be
called, otherwise the presidents will
not be asked to testify.
Counsel for the miners also ANNOUNCE
ed that he had received numerous let
tiers from large operators and govern
ors in the bituminous regions, and de-
sired to have some representatives
from that district appear before the
commission to give information con-
corning trade agreements. If this could
not be done, the miners union would
like to have the letters read before the
commission. The chairman said the
subject is at present being held under
Amusement by the commission.
There has been testimony before
this commission" said Mr.. barrow
that the miners have limited the coal
production. We believe the restriction
has been made by the operators. But so
long as the companies have made the
charge l want them to bring before
the commission the presidents of the
coal roads in order that we may be
able to learn the facts
DO you mean to express the belief"
said Chairman Gray, that the coal
companies have limited the supply be-
yond the natural market limit? 1 have
looked at the economic side of this
question, and am of the opinion that
the coal supply should be conserved
The wasteful competitive destruction
of the coal supply is a serious matter"
AS the discussion proceeded Mr..
barrow asked Chairman Gray if he
thought an operator had any more
right to order a miner to load a GER
tain number of cars daily than had a
miner to tell an operator he would
load only a certain number.
Chairman Gray answered negative
to restrict the working hours of an
other.
Then" inquired Mr.. barrow, has
one company, because it is bigger and
stronger, the right to tell another
company that it shall do a certain
thing"
Chairman Gray thought not.
Attorney Dickson, for the compan-
les, stated that during 1901 and up to
the time of the strike in 1902 the out
| put of coal was restricted by concert
ed action. The strike was known to
be at hand, and the operators made
| every effort possible to store as much
coal as possible. The operators, he
said, are anxious to keep the market
prices down by securing an adequate
supply for the demand and also for
| reserve.
All the witnesses called to-day were
| examined by counsel for the miners
with view of eliciting information
concerning the alleged restriction of
| coal production.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

prOpably take the court 10 decfue just
what interest each owns.
Applied for Receiver.
Some time age Mrs. Helmken ap-
piled in the Superior Court for a re-
ceiver for the real estate, claiming
that Mrs. Meyer was living in the
house and not paying any rent The
court declined to grant the receiver
ship, but ordered Mrs. Meyer to be
prepared to account for her tenancy.
The outcome of the suit for the realty
and personally is watched with inter
est. There are quite a number of nice
sharp outlets involved and before the
cases are finally determined the laws
of distribution and descent will prob
ably have been numerously invoked.
The question decided by Judge Bar
row is one which has worried law
yers and insurance men alike for d
long time. In arguing the case coun-
sci for both sides invoked the law
from almost countless volumes, a re-
cent decision of an English court, at
London, being invoked as applicable
to the case at bar.
Both Mrs Meyer and Mrs. Helmken.
as guardians and administra trices.
have the interests of their wards at
stake. While neither desires that the
estate be torn to pieces by litigation,
the children of the deceased. Mrs.
Meyer, the mother of the two younger
children, being the guardian of them,
and Mrs. Helmken being the guardian
of the children of the first marriage
$1,000 Policy in Litigation.
When George Meyer died the most
valuable asset of his estate was an in
surance policy for $1,000, in which it
is directed that the money be payable
to his wife, Amelia w. Meyer. If liv-
ing, otherwise to his children" Sub
sequent to the execution of the policy
his wife died. He married again, and
there were two children as the result
of the second marriage. 1t was be-
tween the guardians of these two
children, and the guardian of the two
children by the first marriage that
the legal fight for the insurance was
made.
The whole litigation hinged on the
meaning conveyed by the word "his'
in the policy of insurance, Mrs. Meyer
claiming that it meant the four chill
dren, and Mrs. Helmken claiming that
only the children of the first union
were intended. Judge Barrow decided
that the money should be equally di-
vided between the four children.
Judge Barrow's opinion is a lengthy
one. That section of IL which decides
the point at issue is as follows:
''1f this were an asset of George
Meyers estate, and he died interstate,
the law, without more, would give 1t
to all four of his children and the
widow, who was his second wife, and
survived him. Unless there are some
words which take the case out of the
rule laid down by the statute of distri-
button. that would control. Presump-
lively that is the rule and any other
disposition Is deviation and an ex-
ception. 1t is perfectly certain that
the widow who survived him is ex-
cluded from this money or from par
ticipation of this money, and, there
fore, as to her, the rule laid down by
the statute would not apply" aI
Exceptions to the ruling of the court
were taken during the hearing. The
case will be taken to the Supreme
Court at once, so that hearing may
be had during the March term of that
court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
FOR THE POOR INDIANS,
The House Spent Hours CONSIDERING
Appropriations.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The House to-
day made slow progress with the In
dian appropriation BILL, covering only
about eight pages in over four hours.
Among the amendments adopted was
one appropriating $4,000 in settlement
of the claim of the Eastern band of
Cherokee Indians of North Carolina
against the United States.
Mr.. Burton of Ohio hung on the flank
of Mr.. Sherman of New York, who had
charge of the bill, and insisted upon
an explanation of every item He sue
ceeded in having several appropriations
cut down. In the course of the debate
he furnished some interesting statistics
on the subject of Indian education, de-
signed to show that the more money
the government spent, the more help
less the Indians became.
The Senate amendments to the bill to
amend the bankruptcy bill were agreed
to- The Speaker appointed Messrs
Hildebrand, Republican of Ohio;
Hughes, Republican of West Virginia.
and Bartlett, Democrat of Georgia.
members of the temporary committee
on accounts of the next Congress.
The House adjourned until to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
FIRED ON OFFICERS.
Continued from Tenth Page.)

shield they hurried up the railroad
track to the Keller house. Hazel did
not fire so often, probably fearing that
he would wound his friend who the
officers kept in front of them. All of
this happened within a distance of 300
yards.
Tried Another shot.
When the deputies and their prisoner
had secured shelter in the Keller house
they believed that Hazel would leave
the neighborhood, and Chief Sweeney
stood in the doorway to see if there
were any signs of a demonstration on
the part of those employed in the sec
ton gang.
Hazel was making his way across
the tracks, and turning, fired a parting
shot at the officer. The bullet struck
within foot of where Sweeney was
standing, but before he could return
the fire the desperate had disappeared.
The officers lost no time in putting
Northcut into their conveyance and
starting for Savannah at a breakne2k
speed. They had every reason to fear
that Hazel was heading for a swamp
for the purpose of cutting them off OH
the road and shooting at them with
probably more success.
The whip was put to the horse, and
the officers passed the swamp before
the desperate could have reached it.
Had he gotten there first they would
have hod no chance to defend them
selves, and would in all likelihood have
both heen killed. Their prisoner real
lied that they We're in no m BOD t.
stand for trifling, and gave them no
trouble on the flying trip that was
Iuade tc the city.
Denies HIS Guilt.
Although he accurately answers the
description given of Scruggs, North
cot says that he is not the man want
ed. He admits that he is a native of
Tennessee, but claims that he was
serving as member of the Fourth
Tennessee Regiment when the homi-
eide is alleged to have been committed.
E1e was mustered out with that regi-
ment in this city and says that he de-
cided to remain here rather than go
back to his native state.
Northcot was in a rather nervous
condition when he was placed in Jail
and declared that he has no desire to
have a similar experience again. He
says that while he has no doubt that
| Hazel was prompted solely by a de-
sire to do him a, good turn and Sc
cure his release, he thought that the
end had come when the bullets were
flying around him. Chief Sweeney
wired Sheriff Cartright of the arrest of
Northcot and an officer will probably
reach here Saturday for the purpose
of Identifying the suspect.
In the meantime Hazel is still at
large and the officers have no hope of
making him a prisoner for some little
while. He is a desperate of the
worst type who would not stop at any
thing and it will be a hard matter to
catch him mapping. He is always we'll
supplied with firearms and ammuni-
ton and is seemingly seeking battles
with the officers of the law. His at
tempt upon the lives of Patrolman
Murphy and Detective Wall last sum-
mer is still fresh in the mind of the
public.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
OLD LANDMARKS
DISAPPEARING

Contractor Nose Solomon. who is
tearing down the old landmarks at
West Broad and Perry streets, said
yesterday that nothing had yet been
learned by him relative to the age
of the structures. as even to the oldest
residents of Savannah have no rec
objection when they were built, the
buildings having been there at their
earliest memory
As stated in the News Monday
morning these two buildings have
probably withstood the weather and
winds for near on to 100 years, and
now that they are being torn down to
make room for a better and more i'm
posing structure, hundreds have visit
ed the spot to get final view of old
landmarks. The property has changed
hands several times since these build
inEs were erected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
lRISH-A AMERICANS TO
CELEBRATE FEB. ~,

The date of the Irish-American
Friendly Society's next oyster roast
has been set for Sunday, Feb o.
That is also Washington's birthday
The birthday celebra tons, however,
will be held on the day following. The
roast will be held at Tybee at the
railroad pavilion, as before. The So
ciety will assemble at its hall in the
morning and march to the depot, as
on the day of the previous roast,
headed by the First Regiment band
and wearing the regulation white hats,
gloves, canes and green ribbon. The
society now numbers nearly 800, and
it is predicted that, rain or shine, the
turn out will greatly surpass that of
the last parade and be the largest of
the kipd ever seen in the city. The
society will hold a general meeting
next Sunday morning, Feb. /, at IL: 80
o'clock at it's hall
The younger members of the society
Will also give a ball on Wednesday
evening, Feb. Is, at Catholic Library
Hall. The ball will be for the benefit
of fund being raised to renovate and
equip the Irish-American hall and ad-
joining rooms which will be used as
a permanent home for the society.
The success of the ball is already as
sured. a large number of tickets hay-
ing been sold in the past twenty-four
hours. The committee in charge is as
follows: Messrs. d. ]. Charlton, chair
man: F. t. Wall, c. ]. ONeill, c. j.
Hansen, j. ]. Stafford. c. H. Levan,
T. F. Flood, J. F. Mckinley, T. G..
O'Neil, j. j. Murphy, j. J. Ruane,
c. c. McFvoy.
The society will hold a regular
meeting next Sunday morning. Feb.
], at 1880 O'Clock in it's hall. The oys-
ter roast and the ball will be discuss
ed and further details of equipping
the club rooms arranged.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
INTERL0CKING PLANT

To be Established at Crossing of
Central and Union station Tracks.
An interlocking plant is shortly to
be established at the crossing of the
Central of Georgia Railway, the At
lantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air
Line tracks. This was decided yester-
day at meeting of representatives of
the lines interested. those present be-
ing President John M. Egan of the
Central, Vice President and General
Manager ]. R. Kenly of the Atlantic
Coast Line, General Superintendent w.
B. Denham of the same line; and Super
intendent Walter Hale of the Fifth
division Seaboard Air Line. The plant
will cost. it is expected. between $4,-
900 and 5000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
THEORIES ABOUT CATARRH.
Peculiar Ideas Regarding n Common
Disease

Mark Twain's cure for a cold in the
mead was simple, but he claims very
effective in his own case; his plan was
TO eat nothing whatever for twenty
four hours, or presumably until the
trouble had disappeared.
Although not able to speak from
personal experience as to the effective
ness OF TINS treatment, 1t certainly has
the merit of extreme economy. bur n
occurs . to us that the application OF
1t to Ecase of nasal catarrh might be
attended with difficulties. ~,
Catarrh, as every one knows, is a
chronic cold in the head, and Mr..
Twafn's treatment, If it should become
a rad, would make of US a nation of
fasters; an army, emulating the ex-
ample of the immortal Tanner who
achieved world wide fame by fasting
forty days.
Catarrh is certainly becoming a ma
Ilonal disease and there is little doubt
but that errors in diet. particuIarIv
over eating, is a very common cause
Most people, however, are more in
terested in the cure of the trouble than
In the cause, and modern medical sci
ence has produced more effective and
less heroic remedies than Mr. Twain's.
Hydrastin is new remedy, very eff
fective in some forms of Catarrh. RED
Gum is another which on account of
It's antiseptic properties is very valu-
able, while many severe cases of
Chronic Catarrh have BEEN entirely
cured by the sanguinaria or extract of
Blood Root alone.
Within year an enterprising chem
list has combined all of these remedies
IN tablet form. palatable and conven-
lent, and the superiority of this tablet
over other catarrh remedies is so ap-
parent that all druggists now carry
them in stock to supply the popular
demand,
They are called Stuarts Catarrh Tab
let's, and 1T is doubtful if any medicine
has achieved national popularity in
SO short time as this.
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are used bv
thousands of travelling men because
they can be carried in the pocket and
used any time and in any quantity. be-
ing Tree from Cocaine, opiate or any
poisonous drug.
They clear the head and throat from
the disgusting secretions of catarrh.
very often in a few hours time.
For nasal Catarrh they are far supe-
rlor TO any wash lotion or ointment
the use of which is often as inconven-
lent and annoying as the disease itself.
FOR coughs, colds, bronchial catarrh
and catarrh of stomach these tablets
give immediate relief and a permanent
cure where lotions, douches and in
halers make no impression whatever.
This preparation is a boon to ca
tarrh sufferers and any druggist will
tell you that Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
y remedy that has come to stay.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
ALL ABOUT A HORSE.

A lame, half-fed and aged horse, bet
ter off in a pasture or, still better dead,
was levied upon yesterday afternoon by
Justice Bevans upon an execution in
the sum of SIG in favor of Floyd Bros.
against one ]. r. Riley, colored, either
for recovery of the horse or payment
of the above sum. which Riley had
agreed to give them for the animal
upon a bill of sale. The animal was
taken to Justice Bevans' court and was
tied to post outside at dark last night.
1t did not appear worth bringing suit
against
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
For Uniform Contract Forms.

The members of the International
Committee on Tickets was in session
in Atlanta yesterday and the day be-
fore. 1t is proposed to adopt forms of
ticket contracts that will be uniform
throughout the United States and
Canada, the object being to prevent
confusion and prevent counterfeiting.
Among those in attendance at the
meeting are General Passenger Agent
j. c. Halle of the Central of Georgia,
and General Passenger Agent w. j.
Craig of the Atlantic Coast Line.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
HIS USUAL HANDSHAKE

Was Given by Roosevelt to Engin-
Ger and Fireman.
Washington, Jan. 2S-President
Roosevelt and party arrived in Wash
ington from Canton at o'clock this
afternoon. On alighting from the
train, the President walked to the
locomotive, where he shook hands with
the engineer and fireman. He and Sec
rotary Cortelyou then entered car
riage and were driven directly to the
White House.
No specially notable incidents occur
red during the return journey. At Har-
risburg the President alighted from
the train. and accompanied by Gen.
S. VI. B. Young took a walk along the
platform. Subsequently he held an in
formal reception on the platform,
greeting a large number of railway
employees and mechanics.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
Do You Enjoy
What You Eat 2

You can eat whatever and whenever you
like II you take Kodol. By the use OF this
remedy disordered digestion and diseased
stomachs are so completely restored to
health, and the full performance Of their
functions naturally. that such foods as would
tie one into double-bow-knot are eaten
without even ''rumbling" and with posi-
tive pleasure and enjoyment. And what is
more - these foods are assimilated and
transformed into the kind Of nutriment that
is appropriated by the blood and tissues.
Kodol is the only digestant or combination
Of digestants that will digest all classes Of
food. In addition TO this fact. II contains, in
assimilative form, the greatest known tonic
and reconstructive properties.
Kodoi cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all
disorders arising therefrom.
kodol Digests What You Eat
Makes the Stomach Sweet.
Bottles only. Regular size S 90. holding ~ times
the trial sire. which sells fer SO cents.
Prepared by E. o. Dewitt CO.. Chicago. III.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

General Manager c. II. Ackert of
the Southern, was among the visitors
In railroad circles yesterday. During
the morning he called on President
John NJ. Egan of the Central of Geor-
gia, who b an old friend of his and
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

President r. G. Erwin of the Allan
tic Coast Line and several of the Off
GERS of the Southern Express Company
and the Plant Investment Company
are reported to be attending a meet
ing in st. Augustine.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
RINGLEMMAN CAPTURED.
Was Wanted for the EmbexxIemer
of $4,000. n

New York, Jan. 2S.-Detective George
D. Totten of Somerville, N. j., to-day
captured in this city George Ringlem-
man, who is said to be wanted in SOM
erville for the embezzlement of $4,000
from the Central Railroad. 1t is said
that he had charge of the sale there of
Communication tickets to New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

Mr.. Egan took him and also Mr.. J.
r. Kenly, vice president and general
manager of the Atlantic Coast Line,
for drive to the CentraTs terminals
and the Ocean Steamship wharves.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

Mr.. E. D. Kyle, assistant genera
freight agent of the Sea board Ali
Line. headquarters Jacksonville, was
among the visitors to Savannah yes
terday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

Mr.. w. j. Craig, general passenger
agent of the Atlantic Coast Line, i.
expected IN Savannah to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

Mr.. w. e. Estes, general freight
agent of the Central of Georgia, is in
Athens.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

propably take the court to decide just
what interest each owns.
AppIied for Receiver.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29
bouNDHANpgEoor

treated Vhrough the
blood Rheumatism
grows steadily worse,
finally en- din G in
shrunken m uscles,
ininovable j oints,
S Ii a k y nerves, and
the invalid's chair or
crutches. The cure
c
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-29

washed out of the
aching and
joints, and the
longed for relief
comes and the cure
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-23
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-23

Secretary Anchcoek h not (.
favor of Indian Territory bsing ai-
mitted 70 statehood aiih Oklahoma
lie says ihe land. lsee ana iaz
matters ore ~ complicated That q
Will take several ysass 70 unmvsl
Nov il is up @ TIE Secretary V
enlightea tbe people ae 70 nnose
fault it is they arc in such shapes
Cerlainly not the people q tue
territory Fuila Gnicftain.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-23

WheL the golden sun SINKS to
rest behind the western lille to-
night. IL Will have been decided
whether Or not Chiekasha belongs
10 the ranks II fhs mossbagks 81
shall take her place ~ 8 i've, ems
terprisiDQ, energetic city inviting
capital and labor b come here.
and offering tbem every induce
ment - temaius build permanent
homes and invest their money.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-23

Al editor msY write columns of
''stuf z complimentary 70 his town
and fellow Wca1-us and never hear
auyth'ae whatever s4ld q u bul z
two line l0cal 81 editorial para
graph truthful though d be n
criticism Of thal same town ~
citizenship wili baag storm
down on am compared - Ha.eh
Has escloaeis gentle 1sadyr
80. there .s 10 particular recent
event aaich IS q case % point.
This g only . general statement
of faels
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-05-23

Ar Cbickasha fair grounds, Mas
80, 1908.
Free iof an pace home horses,
entrance fees Ten ger cent 5000
Free i0r ali running race mile.
entrance fees tsu per cent $40 go.
frfe l0r an iroi home horses.
entrance fees ien per cent 500 90.
Free fof a'i saddle horse raee
entrance fees Ten ger cent $1,000.
Free Tor a'l roadster rere. en
trance ices ten rer cent 5000.
Three te enter. two ~ start
atri rs VIII open n8y the ist.
1905
Eulefles Wii. close BAY 20
81 y. fFiee. SEC.