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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
PRESIDENT PRESENTS THE
CANAL BY MESSAGE
How He Is Impressed by the Scheme
to Build 1t.

Washington. June 27.-The State De-
partment has received from Minister
Beaupre, at Bogota, a cable convey
ing the information that the extra
session of Congress convened for the
consideration of the canal treaty June
20. The following appears in the mes
sage OF the President respecting the
canal convention:
To my government has been pre-
scented this dilemma Either 1t let's
our sovereignty suffer detriment or
renounces certain pecuniary advan-
tages to which, according to the opin-
ion of many, we have the right. In
the first case, to consent to the sacri-
flee of our sovereignty and not aspir-
ing to a great naturalization, the juN
wishes of the people of Panama.
large portion of Colombia-would be
satisfied If the canal were opened, but
the government would be exposed to
the charge, afterwards. that 1t did not
defend our sovereignty and that il
did not defend the interests of the ma
ton.
I'm the second case, If the canal is
not opened by Panama. the government
will be accused for not having allowed
Colombia that benefit which is regard
ed as the commencement of our ag-
grandizement. I have already allowed
my wish to be understood that the ca
nal should be opened through our ter
ritory. I believe that even at such
cost of sacrifice. we ought not TO put
obstacles to such a grand undertaking
because 1t is an immensely beneficial
enterprise for the country, and also
because once the canal has been open
ed by the United States our relations
will boone more extensive and init
mate, while our commerce, industry
and our wealth will gain greatly.
leave the full responsibility for the de-
cision of this matter-at first-for Con-
gresc, "
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
MADE A Merry ESCAPE.
How Harvey Logan Left the Jail
for the Free Air.

for the Free Air.
Knoxville, Tenn, June 27.-Harvey
Logan, the alleged Montana train rob
Der. under sentence of twenty years,
escaped from the Knox county Jail this
afternoon at o'clock.
While his guards back was turned
Logan threw a wire over his head
and lassoed him, tying him tight 10 the
bars of his cage Having one entire
floor of the Jail to himself, Logan next
secured two pistols placed in the cor
ridor of the Jail for use by officers II
needed. When Jailor Bell appeared in
answer to knock from Logan, the
prisoner passed out a bottle, saying ne
wanted some medicine.
AS the Tailor put out his hands Lo--
gan covered him with a pistol, forced
him TO unlock the door and take MN
70 the basement of the Jail. He then
forced Bell to take him to the sheriH
stable and saddle the sheriff's horse
This done, Logan mounted and rode
away in the direction OF the noun
tains. 49,. aos-
A posse started in pursuit of the des-
nerado within one hour.
Sheriff j. w. Fox tonight ortere9
reward of $500 for the capture OF
Logan. dead or alive.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN
Were Killed in a Collision with a
Freight Train.


Freight Train.
Petersburg, Va, June PA head-on
collision occurred this morning on the
Atlantic Coast Line at a point about
three miles north of this city between
Norfolk and Western fast passenger
train known is the cannon ball." and
freight train, which was standing on
the side track of the belt line with an
open switch.
The engineer and fireman of the pas
senger train were killed, the latter be-
ing horribly mangled and burned, and
the conductor fatally injured. The en-
gineer and fireman were uncle and
nephew. respectively. The dead:
Harry Covington, engineer.
Robert Covington. fireman.
Wounded-Robert S. Eckels, conduc-
tor, one arm broken, one arm sprained
and hurt on head and in chest.
r. E. Hawkins, express messenger,
injured about the hips.
Rev. H. E. Johnson of Richmond,
collar bone broken.
Colored Fireman Wayne, small bone
in leg broken.
Capt. James Gallagher, passenger,
slightly hurt about head.
Both engines were badly demolished
and two acknowledgement and cattle
We're smashed. The property loss is es-
timated at $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
ENGINE STRUCK A cow
AND WRECK WAS FATAL.
Engineer aud Fireman Killed ana
Others Injured.


Roanoke, Va, June 27-The Nor
folk and Western passenger train, No
10 westbound, which left here at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon, was
wrecked one-quarter of a mile east Of
Marion at 10 o'clock last night.
Engineer Lee Spalding of Roanoke
and Fireman j. II. Hoover of Staun>
ton were instantly killed and Express
Messengers Oteri and Wood Of Bristol
seriously, and Mail Clerks Adams and
Jenkins of Lynchburg slightly injured
The train was going at a rapid rate
when the engine struck a COW. The
pony trucks OF the engine were derail-
ed and ran distance of 900 feet on
the cross ties before the large trucks
were deraiied and the engine with the
tender, mail car. express car and bag.
gage car went over an embankment.
The engineer and fireman were
caught under the engine. None OF the
passenger coaches left the rails and
except the persons named no one was
hurt a relief train conveyed the men
20 Bristol.
II 10 supposed that Engineer spald-
Ing Old not realize that his small
trucks were derailed, ~ there was am
pie time 70 have stopped the train after
that occurrences before q left sbs rails.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
VISITED THE TROOPS
GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATURE
WENT TO GRIFFIN.
HOSPITALITY OF THE CITY
WAS EXTENDED TO ITS DIsTIN-
GUISHED GUESTS.

Provisional battalion From Camp
Was in Waiting Upon the Arrival
of the Special Train and Acted rs
an Escort TO the VisitOrs-Dress
Parade in the Afternoon and n Re
view of the Troops by the Gov
ernOr-He Was Well Pleased with
Their Appearance.
Griffin, Ga. June 27.-Gov. Terrell
and his staff, the Georgia Legislature
and other prominent citizens of Geor-
gia had complete and undisputed pos
session of Griffin, and to-day has been
thoroughly enjoyed by both visitors
and citizens.
The special train with the distin-
guished guests reached here at 10
o'clock. and was met by an honorary
escort from the camp consisting OF a
provisional battalion of four companies
under command of Maj Peter Preer,
headed by the Fourth Regiment Band
and the bugle corps.
The members of the Legislature left
the train at Experiment and spent an
hour looking over the farm, the train
returning for them.
Receptions Were Held.
Gov. Terrell and his staff went to
the residence of w ]. Kincaid, where
a reception was rendered them, and the
other visitors were given a reception
by the Commercial Club. where they
were welcomed by Mayor David j.
Bailey in his happiest manner.
At / o'clock the visitors repaired to
the old Bailey place. where the barbe-
cue was served upon the lawn. over
forty carcasses were prepared and
served in excellent style. After dinner
there was considerable speech making,
the principal orators being Gov. Ter
rell, Congressman Bartlett and Moses,
Speaker Morris, Gen. A. j. West. Hons.
j. M. Slaton, Flynt and Blackburn,
and Senator Alex Atkinson.
They Had "A Drenching.
A heavy rain fell just as the Gov
ernor and his staff were entering the
camp and disarranged the plans very
much The visitors and troops were
thoroughly drenched, and the salute,
which would have been fired to the
commander chief, was of necessity
dispensed with. Hundreds had gath
cred to witness the exercises and were
forced to seek shelter in tents and
mess halls.
Later in the evening the rain held up
and dress parade was given, and the
troops reviewed by the Governor and
his staff.
The members of the Legislature
spent several hours looking over the
camp, and were extended every cour-
tesy by the post commanders. They
were we'll pleased with the excellent
work, which is being done by the two
regiments, and Gov. Terrell stated that
the soldiers had never had an encamp-
ment resulting in such good to the
troops
It was very unfortunate that the ar
rangements should have been upset by
the rain, nevertheless the visit of the
distinguished guests was very pleas
ant and win doubtless result in great
good to the state militia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
THIRD SHAMROCK SAILED
AWAY FROM THE FIRST.
american Sportsmen Have Much to
Fear From Her.

rear From Her.
New York, June 27.-Sir Thomas Lin
TONS new cup challenger Shamrock. III
was given her first test in American
waters to-day in an informal trial with
shamrock I, off Sandy Hook. In the
nrst ten miles of a fifteen-mile beat
10 Wlndward in very light air. the
new boat beat the old one ahout ten
minutes and in run of fifteen miles
10 leeward,. nine minutes. There was a.
long gentle sea, and the new challenger
shpped Clearly over it, making little
russ under her bow.
1aking into consideration the asser-
ton by English yachtsmen that Sham
rock is ten minutes faster in a thirtv-
mile course than she ever was. and
1ully as much faster than Shamrock
ILL., the new boats first performance on
this side of the Atlantic marks her as
PROBABLY the most dangerous challen-
ger Sir Thomas has brought over. In
light air and smooth water she show
ed herself to be very fast.
Inc chief purpose of the trial was to
stretch the sails and resume the tun-
ing.
Sir Thomas and Designer Fife were
aboard the Shamrock Ill and Col.
NELL sailed on Shamrock I when the
yachts started to beat seaward against
a four-knot wind. Shamrock III was
slightly in the lead at the start and
began at once to add to it. The new
boat pointed higher than Shamrock 1.
They headed out to sea for more than
two hours and during all that time
shamrock III gained steadily.
After a run down the Jersey coast.
both boats came about and starting
close together, headed for Sandy Hook.
with spinnakers set. Shamrock III
quickly began to gain on her trial
horse, and in an hours sailing, and
when the boats had covered about
half Of the course, had established
lead of nearly half a mile. This is
called the best point of sailing for
the older boat.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
WITH READY GUN
uARFIELD SHOT THE BRYANTs,
FATHER AND SON.
TRAGEDY IN WORTH COUNTY
Moth MEN WILL PROBABLY DIE
FROM WOUNDS.

iii Feeling Between the Bryants,
savvmiII Men, and BarfieId, "a
Farmer, over "a Dog-Bryants Went
10 BarfeId's PIace-The Younger
Urvant Was About to Enter Bar
feId,s Yard, When the Latter Be
pan Firing-YOung Bryant Has a
Bride of Five Weeks.
Albany, Ga. June 27.-News has
reached here of a fatal shooting ARRAY
in Worth county this morning. as a re-
sult Of which Albert Bryant is in a
diving condition and Z. T. Bryant is
suffering from eight wounds, which
will probably cause his death.
The Bryants are sawmill operators,
and ]. S. Barfield, who did the shoot
ing. is a prominent planter. 1t seems
that there had been hard feeling be-
tween Barfield and the two Bryants
for some time. The misunderstanding
grew out of the possession of a dog.
A short time ago it is alleged, Bar
field sent a message to the elder Bry-
ant. which was accepted by the latter
as an insult. About 6 o'clock this
morning Barfield, who was in a buggy,
met the Bryants. father and son, near
the formers home. Barfield refused to
stop. but invited the Bryants to go to
his house.
Barfeld drove on ahead, and when
the Bryants came up they began dis
cussing their differences. A dispute
arose, and finally young Bryant start
ed into Barfeld's yard for the purpose,
il Is supposed, of striking the latter.
The elder Bryant caught his son and
pulled him back but at this juncture
Barfield fired with a shotgun.
Albert Bryant fell, and another shot
disabled his father. Albert Bryant
was struck in the head and abdomen,
and is mortally wounded. Eight small
buckshot struck q. T. Bryant, and the
chances are against his recovery. The
dying man was married only five weeks
ago.
At last reports Barfeld had not been
arrested
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28

TIGHT GRIP OF POLICE.
Given Credit for the Quiet That
Reigns in Wilmington.

Reigns I'm Wilmington.
Wilmington, Del, June 27.-What
was considered the most exciting week
in the history of Delaware's principal
city, a week stained with the record of
horrible lynching and mob violence,
closed calmly and quietly tonight.
Despite the fact that peace hovers over
the town, it cannot be safely predicted
that the present tranquil condition of
affairs will continue. The entire police
force is on duty and 100 national
guardsmen are stationed in the armory
ready for any duty.
The police apparently have a tight
grip on the situation and they propose
to hold it. Capt. Kane, who is in COM
mand of the police tonight. said he
did not look for further trouble.
The bitter feeling exhibited by the
whites and the blacks against each
other appears to be rapidly disappear
ing. There has been no encounter of
the races since Thursday night
While this is the condition of affairs
tonight, the police propose to keep in
force for few days longer all the pre-
cautionary measures they adopted this
week. what IS undoubtedly the great
est factor in keeping down disorder is
the closing of the saloons. An order
similar to the one sent out last night
was again issued this afternoon and
every one of Wllmington's 1870 saloons
closed at 6 O'Clock to remain closed
until midnight Sunday or Monday
morning.
Mayor Fisher sent out a suggestion
to the storekeepers generally to-day
to close their places of business at an
early hour tonight. The suggestion,
however, was not needed because there
was no necessity for it.
The streets OF the city were crowded
tonight with the usual Saturday night
shoppers, but there was no disorder.
Wilmington evening newspaper to-
day quotes Rev. NJ b. Salter of
Charleston, S. c., Bishop of the s. A..
M. r. Church, who is visiting in this
city, as follows with regard to the
lynching of White:
I'VE are willing to take off our
coats, mount our horses and ride into
hell If necessary to see that the law
is carried out If one of our race out
RACES a white woman. We expect the
white men to do the same in case a
similar crime is committed upon our
race by white men"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
SENTENCED FOR MURDER
He TRIES TO KILL AGAIN.

Little Rock. Ark, June Pr. H.
Williams, alleged to be the leader of a
gang of footpads, under arrest here,
was attacked by James Dougherty in
the Jail at Hot Springs this morning
and received injuries that will probably
result in his death.
Dougherty is under sentence of death
for the killing of Detective Jack Dono-
hue in Hot Springs on Christmas day
last, and has heretofore been clos Ely
confined to his cell. He was allowed
the freedom of the corridor this MORN
ing. He passed out among the other
prisoners and grabbing razor slash
his liver.
Williams was Immediately removed
to a sanitarium.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
SHOT HIM WHEN HE
TRIED TO STEAL. A BASE.

Quitman, Ca, June PA warm
game of ball was played by two negro
teams on the Spain plantation. sin
miles in the country. this afternoon,
which required doctor to repair dam
ages. One OF the base runners at
tempted to steal base. when mem
Der OF the other team filled him with
birdshot. Later one OF the players was
not pleased with decision of the UNI
pire and shot him. Both are said 10
be doing well. and Will live to play
other games.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
Is PRECEDENT FOR 1T
Say Washington OincinIs of the Petit
tiOn to the Gar.

ton to the Gar.
Washington, June 27-The officials
of the State Department assert posi-
lively that a close examina ton Of pre-
cedent justified the presentation by
the United States government of the
Jewish petition to the Russian govern
ment, and that no government has
right to object to the presentation of
such a petition, nor has the other gov
eminent a right to object If the pre-
sentation Is declined. This means that
the United States will not find ground
for quarrel with Russia If the Car re-
fuses to receive the petition now be-
ing prepared by the council of B'Nai
Birth.
There we're no developments to-day
respecting the petition, save an an
nouncement that IL is the purpose OF
the trainers to have IL numerously
signed by prominent Christians, a.
well as Jews. II has been intimated
that some changes were made In the
text Of the document. and II r. said
that in this case the President and
Secretary Hay viii closely scrutnlze
Il 10 make sure that Il contains no
Objectionable language.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
TEMPERANCE MEASURE
WAS CONSTITUTIONAL.

Nashville, Tenn, June 27.-The Su-
preme Court has rendered a decision
holding that the Adams law. when
was passed by the last Legislature is
constitutional. The measure was a
temperance resolution and provided for
the abolition of saloons in towns hav-
ing population of 5000 and under,
upon the submission of the question
to popular vote. There are only eight
towns in the state that are exempt
from the laws operation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
ABOUT ALL THE STOCK TAKEN.
PennsyIvania Railroads Issue of
S75,OOO,OOO Was Wanted.

Philadelphia, June 27.-The time
limit for subscribing to the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company's issue Of
SIS 100000 of new stock expired at noon
to-day. 1t was not possible to obtain
from the Treasury Department of the
company exact figures as to the total
amount of the subscriptions, and 1t is
not likely that an official announce
ment will be made before next Tues
day.
1t is known, however. that virtually
all of the stock has been subscribed,
and the underwriting syndicate will
have little more to do than collect
about $2,500,0 900 commissions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
KILLED HIM WHILE HE
WAS TRYING TO ESCAPE.
ugly story Is Unearthed Mt i""""h

Ugly story Is Unearthed at Alabama
City.
Gadsden, Ala, June 27-Gus stead
man was shot and killed at Alabama
Citv late yesterday by Policeman N
Jarard and A. N. Barnes while at
tempting to make his escape.
II is alleged that John steadman
had kidnapped Mamie Mcknight the
IS-year-old daughter of X, X. NC di5
Knight stole 81 from her and It is salo l
h fannsd her TO go with him TO ne
woods ~, DDS where. it is reported. Gus stead d
man and sue Harvey. a., a woman 9rnai ,S ol
Chattanooga, were IN hialns trg IN M, IN
of,icers. steadman claims, II Is IN !,
Serstood. that he INTENDED marrying
the girl. g. r4a,,,ev have
John steadHan and ~ sue sd 4a5ysy ne gri
- - taken home by her father
nj There is great indignation at Aia-
bama city
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
PENSION FOR A SOLDIER
OF THE SEMINOLE WAR.

Washington. June 27.-Commission-
or of Pensions Ware has granted a
nension of IS a month to Thomas B.
Howard of Houston. Tex, for serv-
ice in the Seminole Indian war in 1885
and 1886. Howard is SO years old and
claims to be the only survivor of
can't. Augustus Allston's company,
Second Regiment, Florida militia, In
which he was private sixty-seven
Years ago. He served as a substitute
under the name of his brother. James
Harvard. His pension will date from
Iulv 27. 1892. the date Of the act au-
thorizing pension for service In that
war
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
FATAL ROW BETWEEN BOYS.

Beaufort. s. C.. June 27.-An alter
cation. with fatal results. occurred
near here this morning az the old
Coosaw mines between Thomas
fsoirnss aged -. and Richard cufh-
800 Ard Andrew Porter. aged u and
n Cuthbert stabbed Holmes twice,
or,e N me wounds being IN the heart
srhe Ofhef BOY stood By with drawn
fnife during enc stabblnE. bofb ne
59ys have. been arrested enQ ere nov
NJ tail. aNalfinE 3 preliminary trial
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
STEAMER STRANDED.

Washington. June 2.-supt hl"iD',l
q, 49, me- saving service has feeeiFs'
! telegram from siana L'is es ~.
e,.,toa Texas. stating inst me 49, ~.
s,es's ssesuer corsmal0ham sifa.asa
twelve miles northeasi q ne me a.
~ csptsln ~ fhe steamer sss s 1870 Z,
- ,srerfaee The crew y 49,
80 sayed in . deauiutf e'i@''''''
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
GDatemaIa's Coincidence.

Washington, June z7.--Lesile COMBS.
United states minister 10 Guatemala.
has transmitted 10 the State Depart
mens ~ likely 10 interest tbe people
~ the localifie0 named. a letter ~
eondtaence from Juan Barfios. the
ouatefnslsn Minister o. Foreign A.
faira. upon the recent disasters at To-
Isha and Gainesville.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
JONES CASE WITH JURY.

Wilson. n. c.. June 27.--A charge
was concluded IN the case OF w. II.
Rich. GIN Ward and others accused
Of che murder u Percy Jones, an Ar
kansas travelling man. to-day. and the
jury retired AZ o'clock this affer-
noon. No agreement WAS reached %
% a late hour tonight. and Tie Jury
was locked W Tor the nighL
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
WORRIED ABOUT THE DAM.
1t Is Reported. However, That the
TOxnwny Is Safe.

EOAfltFnE Is shACs
Charlotte N. c., June 27.-The Tex
tile Excelsior says that the ToXaway
dam in the Sapphire country is Great
Ing much concern. and several engln-
GERS have been sent there for the pur-
pose Of inspecting it's condition. the
result Of this inspection is being await
Cd with great interest by the people III
The valley below who have recently
experienced a food disaster. and u the
mvesiigation results In a condemnation
OF the dam. they would be foolharay 70
remain within reach Of IL. as this aaip
h'ids the pent up waters ot laH
l"tnty-seYen miles 30 cifcumiefeN'e'
ana in some places flfiy feet deep
correspondent Of the Observer TO-
gay says thai experts have ekaiilhFp
~ IoKaway dam and pronounce h ~
.'ir as human skin and Ingenuity ca"
make IA.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
CANAL QUESTION UP.
Papers Relating to 1t Called for in
the Colombian House.

Washington, June 27-The State De-
partment has received a dispatch from
Minister Beaupre at Bogota, saying
that the canal discussion had been
opened in the Colombian House by a
representative opposed to the canal
treaty, who began by calling for the
documents relating to the treaty.
The government objected on the
grounds that il was not ready to pre-
sent the treaty to the House. but would
do so later The governments position
was sustained by a vote of SS to 5.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
GAVE THEM A KNOCKOUT.
The Lumsdens Got it in Lemonade
and Were Robbed.

ANNAAAO~---N-O
and Were Robbed.
San Juan, Porto Rico, June Piles
lie Lumsden. an assistant surgeon in
the Marine Hospital Service, who is
temporarily acting as quarantine otfl-
Ger here. and Mrs. Lumsden were
drugged at the hotel in Glaterra last
night with chloroform which had been
placed in lemonade. While they were
under the influence of the drug all their
money and jewelry was taken from
bureau drawer. A porter who took the
lemonade to the Lumsdens has been
arrested on suspicion. The Lumsdens
to-day have recovered from the effects
OF the chloroform.
The incident has caused great
sensation here, as the hotel in Glattera
Is the leading hosiery of San Juan.
Lumsden came here recently from New
Orleans. lie was formerly on duty IN
Washington.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-28
PLUMBER BRINGS SUIT.
He Claims He Is Disseminated
Against by supply Houses.


Birmingham, Ala, June Ell. Ed.
Barnes, plumber, began an action to-
day in the United States courts against
the Miner and Kettig Company and
the Birmingham Pipe and Casting Com
pany.
This suit is brought under what is
known as the Sherman antitrust law,
and the claimed damages are estimated
at $4,000. The plaintiff complains that
he is debarred from purchasing and
dealing in plumbers supplies. because
he is outside of the National Associa-
ton of Master Plumbers of the United
States, and that the defendants have
conspired with said association and re-
fuse to sell to him, and that by reason
of this unlawful combination and mo-
nopoly, he and the public are injured
and subjected to great loss.