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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
WAS NOT THREATENED.
This is Minnie CON's own Statement
of Her Case.

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 5.-A special
to the Courier-Journal from In
dianola says: Minnie Cox, the
negro postmistress of this place,
on account of whose resignation
the government ordered the postoffice
here closed, left Indianola tonight
for Birmingham, Ala, accompanied by
her mulatto assistant
1t is now thought there is little dan
ger of further trouble, and although
the sentiment of the people is against
the action of the government in clos
Ing the office on accpunts of the conse-
quent partial paralysis of business, no
violence is anticipate led.
Before she left tonight Minnie Cox
made statement I'M which she denied
that she had been subjected to any in
dignities, and stated that no violence
had been threatened her. She said,
however, that she wdIld not again take
the office of postmaster under any cir
cumstances. Her husband who is em-
ployed in the United States railway
mail service. also made a statement in
which he said that his wife had not
been threatened. but that he had adj
vised her to give up the place.
There is no doubt, he continued,
that there is a general sentiment here
against a negro postmaster"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
HERRICK IS WILLING.

Cleveland, o., Jan. 5.-Col. Myron T.
Herrick, when asked by a represent
tative of the Associated Press to-day
If ne would be a candidate for the Re-
publican gubernatorial nomination,
said:
IF the Republicans of Ohio request
me to be their candidate for Governor
this year, shall accept their nominal
ton. fully approaching the duties and
grave responsibilities of that high Of
fee"
Replying to a question as to whether
his nomination had been agreed upon
by the Republican state leaders, Col.
Herrick said:
II am not a candidate in pursuance
of any deal or arrangement. / have
not asked a conference with any man.
nor have / sought to secure a mo-
nopoly of the field. / am largely in
fiuenced in my decision to enter the
contest for the nomination by the as
surances 1 have received Of a united
support from the Republicans of this
county, This year we must not only
elect our state ticket, but must assure
Mr.. Hanna's return to the Senate. Our
party is not only substantially, but
absolutely unit in favor of his re-
turn"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
HILL BECOMES MINISTER.
Other Diplomatic Changes Made by
the President.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Dr. David
Jayne Hill, first assistant secretary of
state, will relinquish that post this
month to become United States minis
ter to Switzerland He will be sue
ceeded as first assistant by Francis B.
Loomis, at present United States
minister to Portugal. Mr.. Loomis will
be succeeded at Lisbon by Charles
Page Bryan, who has been confirmed
as minister to Switzerland but who
has never assumed that post
The President to-day sent the above
nominations to the Senate.
DR.. Hill has held the office of assist
ant secretary of state for longer time
than any of his twenty-four predeces-
sors in that office, excepting Mr.. Sc
ward, and during a period of unusual
diplomatic activity, which has required
his close attention to the business of
the department.
The changes are made possible in
consequence of the extensive diplomatic
revolution that took place last Septem-
Der. Mr.. Bryan, then minister to Bra
I'll, was named as minister to Switzer-
land, and Arthur S. Hardy then min
lister to Switzerland, was made minis
ter to Spain, to succeed Bellamy Sto-
rer, transferred to be ambassador at
st. Petersburg, in place of Mr.. Tower
who went to Berlin to succeed Andrew
White, resigned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
A BLOW is DEALT
TO THE LILY WHITES.
TiIIman Says Charleston Must Give
Him Ammunition.

TilIman Says Charleston Must Give
Him Ammunition.
Washington. D. c., Jan. 5.-President
Roosevelt to-day delivered a knockout
blow to the Lilly White" movement
in South Carolina by nominating
William D. Crum collector of the port
of Charleston.
The appointment of DIR. Crum has
been vigorously opposed by the leading
citizens of Charleston headed by Mayor
Smyth. and the leading white men of
the entire state. Charges of political
treachery were made against Crun be-
cause he voted for Harrison in the
convention of 1892. These charges
were thoroughly investigated by the
President, but the evidence submitted
was not sufficient to convince the
President that they were well founded.
1t was also charged that DR.. Crum
lacked business experience to perform
satisfactorily the duties of collector of
the port. AS nothing could be said
against the integrity and moral stand
ing of Dr. Crum, the President was
forced to the conclusion that the only
objection to the appointment of Dr.
Crum was his color.
The LILLY White" Republicans of
the Palmetto state resorted to various
methods to sidetrack DIR. Crum for one
of their complexion, and numerous ELI
gibleS were suggested for consideration
of the President. In view of the fact
that the President at the beginning
of his administration publicly an
nounced that merit, and not the col
or, would influence him in selecting
Federal officials, he regards his action
as consistent. In addition to having
the almost unanimous support of the
Republican organization of South Car
DINA, DIR. Crum, who has been a con-
spicuOus delegate in four presidential
nominating conventions, had behind
him the united support of the colored
Republican organization in all of the
doubtful states. He also had the in
fiuence of his personal friend, Booker
T. Washington, and Gen. James S.
Charleston, who is the recognized
roundup of colored Republican del
egates 'FRONT.' the South. These influ-
ences combined induced the President.
after due elaboration, to forward the
name of Dr. Crum to the Senate for
confirmation.
South Carolinians are looking to
senator Tillman to prevent confirma-
ton of DIR. Crum, principally on ac-
count of his color. Senator Tillman,
When questioned tonight as to his
course in dealing with the Crum case,
said; II propose to vote against the
appointment of negroes to federal Of
noes. The opposition. to Crum's NOM
nation among the indignant people of
charleston need not expect any effort
may make to prevent his confrma-
ton to succeed unless they give me
something substantial to fight him
with. l can assure them of the fullest
investigation and a hearing of the
committee on Commerce of anything
anecting his character or fitness for
tne place. My personal objection to
MS color may not have any influence
upon e-&enate, although that would
De sufficient in my opinion to cause
MS rejection. / regard his selection
as direct bid for the negro vote for
delegates in the Southern States and
tor effect in the Northern and Western
States where the negro vote holds the
party"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
TROUBLE is FEARED
AT lNDIAN0LA, MISS.
Citizens Declare They VIII Not Have
the Negro Woman.

the Negro Woman.
Indianola, Miss, Jan. 5.-While con-
sentative citizens anticipate no serious
trouble over the closing of the postof-
flee here, city and county officials con-
tinue to exercise great vigilance. Ar
rangements have been made for the
quick mobilization of deputies should
the occasion demand. The night pass
ed without special incident.
To-day a private office was establish
ed for the distribution of mail collect
ed by an independent messenger ser
vice from Heathman and Greenville.
Both of these postoffices are being con-
gested with mail as the result of the
closing of this office. The independent
Office here will be maintained at the
expense of citizens.
Postoffice inspectors are here check
ing up the accounts of the abandoned
office. large number of people pub
1cly avow that they will not accept
the negro woman as postmaster under
any circumstances, despite the incon-
Ventence which is being suffered
wayne Cox, husband of Minnie Cox,
the postmaster, who is clerk in the
railroad mail service, passed through
mere on his regular run last night. but
would not discuss the matter. He has
oeen IN the government service four
teen years.
An authorized statement from the
Mayor says that conditions are such
that he would not advise Minnie Cox
to open the postoffice. The Mayor fur
Their states that if the situation at any
time showed that the woman's life, lib
erty or property were jeopardized, he
would swear in sufficient number of
men to afford her ample protection.
The undercurrent of excitement ex-
tends to surrounding towns. A large
number of strangers are here, and
more are arriving by every train.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
WILL ENFORCE BLOCKADE
Until the signing of the Arbitration
Protocol.


Berlin, Jan. 5.-Great Britain and
Germany came to an understanding
four days ago to enforce the blockade
of the Venezuelan coast precisely as
though the negotiations for arbitration
were not going on.
1t was doubtless in consequence of
this understanding that the vessels at
Puerto CabeIlo were taken, Commo-
dore Scheder telegraphs that the Ger
mans on Saturday seized fifteen large
Venezuelan sailing vessels at Puerto
bello. The prizes were towed by the
warships Stosch and Restaurador to
Los Roques, where they remain under
guard Otherwise there have been
no developments at Puerto Cabello.
The official view here is that the
blockading commanders acted quite in
accordance with their instructions. The
allied governments determination ap-
pears to be that pending the signature
of the arbitration protocol, the block
ade within the limits agreed upon shall
be sharply applied. Hence, unless the
preliminaries for arbitration are ar
ranged Immediately, action similar to
that adopted at Puerto Cabello win
naturally be taken at other ports. By
making the blockade felt, it is claimed,
President Castro's decisions will prob
ably be fastened.
The German cruiser Scheber sailed
to-day from Kiel for Venezuela.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
LIGHSHIP FOR BRUNSWICK.
senator Clay Presented a Memorial
Asking for 1t.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Senator Clay
to-day presented memorial from the
Brunswick Board of Trade, asking for
an appropriation for a lightship to be
located at Brunswick. The memorial
sets forth that the establishment of a
lightship at that point will be of ines
Unable value, and a security to the
commerce of the entire Atlantic coast,
from Savannah to Fort Augustine, ag-
gregating in value over $4,000, 900.
Senator Clay also presented an
amendment to the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill, providing for $25, 900 to
enable the commissioners of the Chick
amauga and Chattanooga National
Park to improve the road from Craw-
fish Springs, Ga, through the "Widder
Davis" cross roads, and Bailey's cross
roads to Stevens Gap, a distance of
twelve miles.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
NEGRO KILLED CONRAD.
Shooting Occurred at the Union De-
pot at Macon.

pot at Macon.
Macon, Jan. 5.-Thomas j. Conrad,
baggage master at the Union Depot,
was shot and killed this morning at
$3.50 o'clock by young negro employee
named Oscar SILVER, as the result of
a trailing dispute a few hours before
in regard to the negro coming to work
late Sunday morning.
The shot was fired while the office
force was inside and no one was near
except Jim SILVER. the brother of the
negro who did the killing. The bull
let which was 38-calibre, entered just
above the right eye. Conrad fell to
the ground and never spoke a word,
dying twenty minutes after he had
been taken up and carried into the
Office by Jim Geeslin and Car Inspector
Dillon.
The murdered man was about 35
years old, was genial, accommodating
and liked by everybody. Indignation
was rife as soon as the deed became
known. Jim SILVER was arrested and
declared by the coroner's jury to be
an accomplice.
Oscar SILVER made a dash for the
swamp and has not since been seen.
He is a stout black negro, wearing a
tan overcoat and a brown hat turned
up on one side. Sheriff Wescott and
strong posse are now on his trail,
and it is thought that by morning he
will be captured.
B. F. Merritt testified that on Sat-
urday night he overheard Jim Shiver
declare with reference to Conrad that
he knew when a white man got adj
vantage" and that he would be fixed
for him." 1t is thought from this and
the other evidence that the negro had
planned the death of Conrad in cold
blood. There are many who say that
if caught SILVER will never be put in
JAIL but the authorities are taking ev-
cry precaution against violence.
The dead man leaves a wife and
three children.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
PLUM GOES TO CRUM
PRESIDENT APPOINTS THE NEGRO
FOR CHARLESTON.
WHITE CITIZENS INDIGNANT.
WILL APPEAL TO TILLMAN TO
FIGHT THE CONFIRMATION.

COIIectOrship of the Port of Charles
ton Goes to the Negro Who Has
Been So vigorously OppOsed-J. ID.
Adams Gets the Post as Marshal
of the District-Fight VIII Now be
Made Against Crum's Confirmation
in the Senate, Though Little is
Hoped for From That Body.
Charleston, S. c., Jan. 5.-The an
oOuncement that the President has
nominated DIR. w. D. Crum as collec-
tor of Charleston and ]. D. Adams as
marshal of South Carolina was re-
ceived here to-day.
The appointment of DR.. Crum, who is
a negro, to the relationship has
aroused the bitterest feeling. DR.
Crum is one of the best representatives
of his race in this state, but even at
that he in no wise represents the peo-
pie of Charleston, the tax payers, the
business men and those who have af-
fairs with the Custom House.
Every effort was made here to in
duce President Roosevelt to reconsider
his determination to appoint Crum. 1t
was explained to him that such action
on mis- part would do more than any
other one thing to disturb the present
friendly relations between the races
here. but he could not be prevailed
upon to spare the city what her peo-
pie look upon as an indignity. Senator
Tiliman will be appealed to to fight
Crums conhrma ton in the Senate, and
he will doubtless do so vigorously. But
small hope of success from that quar-
ter is looked for.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
MADE WILSON CAPTAIN.
Hope no Longer at the Head of the
Horse Guard.

Atlanta, Jan. 5.-The Governors
Horse Guard met tonight and elected
new officers informally. These will be
formally elected in February and re-
ceive their commissions in accordance
with the new military law. They are
Capt. w. T. B. Wilson, First Lieuten-
ant Walker G. Browne, Second Lieu
tenant L. ]. Daniel.
Capt. George NJ. Hope did not offer
for reelection, having stated he would
not do so, it is believed on account of
the fact that the troop refused to in
dorse his course in the Sea Girt con-
troversy.
There was some surprise that the
name of First Lieutenant Asa G. Cand-
Ter was not offered for captain or for
reelection, but he had decided to re-
tire from active work with the troop.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
MADE her DENIALS
MRS. TINGLEY's TESTIMONY IN HER
SUIT FOR LIBEL.
SACRILIGIoUS COMPARISONS
WERE NOT MADE. SHE SAID, BY
HER ADMIRERS.

Thought Waves" Were Touched
Upon I'm the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
iTihgIey Sought to Explain Her
Methods and Her MOtives-Tries to
be n Good ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mt Point Iona Regarded as Sacred,
Like Chrtstians Regard Their
Churches.
San Diego, Cal, Jan. 5.-Mrs. Ting
ley was recalled to the stand when the
trial of her action against the Los An
geles Times was resumed to-day, Sam
uel NJ. Shortridge of the defendants
counsel continuing the oss-examina-
ton.
I'm the reading of essays by the stu
DENTS" asked Mr.. Shortridge. were
you not referred to as a teacher and
compared with Confucius, Buddha and
Mohammed?"
mo, L never heard of such thing"
answered Mrs. Tingley.
Have you not heard yourself COM
pared by students to Jesus Christi"
"No sir"
The cross-examination turned to
thought waves. Mrs. Tingley stating
that the spreading of thought waves
was not as described. A pure thought,
she said, would influence others. "If
l had pure thought" she said, by
way of explanation, Il might influence
you"
IF you had, Madame" retorted the
lawyer, you might"
Mrs. Tingley was asked If she ac-
oepted the doctrines of Nine. Blavatsty
and William @. Judge. She said she
did.
Asked if she was theosophist, she
replied:
Il am trying to be-" adding. ''Theos-
ophy teaches us to be pure, unselfish
and good am trying to be all of
that"
Returning to the portion of defend
ants deposition that had reference to
her life In New York, Mrs. TinRIey
said she mad bitterly opposed hypno-
tism' but that she had accepted spirit
ualism to certain extent
Did you ever tell Mr.. Fitch "a. de-
PENDANT deponenD that his wife had
not advanced far enough to be his
companion"
mo, sir, absolutely not"
Did you discuss with him the Sc
cret Of happy marriage?''
i told him that our people on Point
Iona were happy because they were
living the right lift. They were ener-
getic and unselfish. while he was in
dolent and absorbed in himself"
Are the grounds around Point Iona.
known as sacred grounds?" asked
Mr.. Shortridge.
"Only in the sense" said Mrs. Ting
ley, that they are dedicated to hu-
mainly We feel toward them. | sup
pose, as Christians feel toward Their.
churches"
WAS the Order Of scribes devoted
to the study of occuItism and mys-
ticsm?''
mo SIR
Mrs. TingIey gave brief description
of Greek symposiums," and PLAYS
that took place in the open air at Point
Iona and at the Isis Theater at san
Diego, saying that these consisted
largely of EQUATIONS, some Of these
quotations being from Jesus Christ
Did you quote from Buddha pc
asked Mr.. Shortrdge.
Il cannot say positively, but IL there
was anything beautiful in the words
OF Buddha, have no doubt we quoted
him."
did you quote Nine. Blavatsky and
William Q. Judge?"
II think So
Col. Olcott?"
"No sir, we do not accept his teach
ings. and, of course, we did not quote
him."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
WHITES Threatened
NEGRO MAIL CARRIER.

Washington, Jan. 5.-Postmaster
General Payne received information to-
day that a posse of white citizens at
Bouefriver, La, last night ordered
Charles Jackson, a negro mail carrier,
not to return with the mail on his
route, and threatened him with death
in case he did not heed their injunction.
The reason given by the posse was
the color of the carrier.
The case was reported to the postal
authorities and Postof1ice Inspector
Peters of the New Orleans division has
been dispatched to Girard with orders
to make a thorough investigation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
L0CKJAW VICTIMS NOW
NUMBER SEVENTEEN.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 5.-The roll of
victims who have met death by lock-
jaw as a result of burns inflicted by
toy pistols during the holidays. reach
ed seventeen tonight, when 9-year-old
Frank Hume of Portsmouth died.
Three other deaths were reported,
two white and one colored,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
PRESIDENTS APPOINTEES.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The President
to-day sent the following nominations
to the Senate:
united States MARSHALL. Duncan
Aaams, district of South Carolina.
Ireasury-Surveyo of Customs
'oseph w. Dillin, Nashville, Tenn.
n collector of Customs-William D.
rum, district of Charleston, S. c.
Postmasters:
~, Nylrglnia-Willard B. Clark, Clarks-
me George 7. Tilley, Berkeley;
James Carter, Chatham.
boro
GSeorgia-John A. Crawford, Dalton.
worth Carolina-G. w. Crawford,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
EXTENSION ENJ0INED.

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-The State Su-
preme Court to-day, in the case of the
city of Pittsburg VS.. the Pittsburg,
Carnegie and Western Railroad Com
pany, granted an injunction prohibit
ing the extension of the Pittsburg Car
negie and Western Railroad. II is un-
derstood that the extension was in
tended o. permit the entry into Pitts
burg of the Wabash. The decision
viii stop all work on the Wabash ex-
tension, throwing 1000 men out Of
work
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
TAFT WILL GO TO THE
SUPREME COURT BENCH.
Wright Will Succeed Him in the
Philippines.

Washington, Jan. 5.-If existing
plans carry, some time next month the
President will send to the Senate the
nomination of Gov. Taft to be an asso-
ciate justice of the United States Su-
preme Court, to succeed Justice Shiras,
who is expected to retire during that
month.
Gov. Taft will be succeeded as civil
governor of the Philippines by Gen.
Luke e. Wright. at present vice gov
ernor, and the latter place will be fill
ed by the appointment of w. w. Rock
mill, the present director of the Blu
reau of American Republics. 1t ap-
pears that Gov. Taft was offered a
place on the Supreme Court bench on
the death of Justice Gray, but he felt
that affairs in the Philippines were in
such state as to require his own per-
sonal attendance. The President now
feels that the work in the archipelago
will be in shape by February, so that
1t may well be taken over by Gen.
Wright.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
SOLDIER FOUND S4OO
IN HIS PILLOW.

Atlanta. Jan. 5.-Sergt r. J. Hart
son of Company 1, Sixteenth Infantry,
at Fort Mcpherson, made remark
able discovery a night or two ago. He
had the toothache and felt hard knot
in his pillow. He tried to get rid of
it. but could not. Then he cut the pill
low open and found a roll containing
forty $40 bills. The $500 is supposed
to have tbeen stolen from a postoffice
in the Philippines by one of the SOL
diers and sewed up In the pillow
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
ARRESTED THE PANIC
RUN ON THE BANK OF VENEZUELA
STOPPED.
TRADERS TOOK ITS NOTES.
THIS, FOR THE TIME, HAS GAINED
DEPOSITORS.

Fourteen Hundred RevOIutiOnists
Made an Attack on 500 Govern
ment TrOOPs-After Fighting Four
Hours, the RevOlutiOnists Adam
dOned the FieId-They Had "a
Killed and Many WOunded-CastrO
Is Reported as Surprisingly
Active.
Caracas, Jan. 5.-The financial panic
here has been momentarily arrested
by an agreement between the leading
traders of Caracas, LaGuayra, Valen-
cha and Puerto Cabello and the Bank
of Venezuela. The traders have
agreed to accept the banks notes in
payment of all accounts. The run on
the bank has ceased.
Fourteen hundred revolutionists I'M
der Gems. Ramos and Penalosa attack
ed 500 government troops under the
command of Gen. Acosta Sunday
morning lat a point near Guatire. Aft
er four hours fighting, the revolution
lists abandoned the field and the town
of Guatire. They had fifty-seven men
hllleu anu many WOulluOhs OilC VI
their guns was captured.
prisoner captured by the govern
ment forces is authority for the state
ment that the revolutionists still lack
ammunition.
The activity and energy displayed by
President Castro continue to surprise
the foreign residents of this city. 1t
is reported here that the leaders of the
Matos movement are treating with the
government.
The answers from the Powers to
President Castro's counterproposition
in the matter of referring the Vene-
zuelan issues to The Hague tribunal
have not yet been received here.
About 1900 revolutionists are report
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-06
PAY OF PENSIONERS.
Chatham Veterans VIII Receive
Theirs ON Feb. ~.


Theirs ON Feb. ~.
Atlanta, Jan. 5.-Commissioner of
Pensions John w. Linsey completed
to-day his list of the order in which
the pensioners of the various counties
of the state will be paid. Capt. Lind
sey will begin the work of paying PEN
sioners on Jan. 20. after the treasury
officials have finished with the interest
on the bonded debt and the school
teachers, and will complete the work
of getting out the $4,000 by March
8.
He will begin with Fulton county.
There are $50 pensioners in this county,
nearly all of whom call in person for
their checks and cash them at the
treasury. 1t will take three days for
this county.
The eighty pensioners of Chatham
county will be paid on Feb. 81, and the
pensioners of jefferson, Burke, Emanuel.
Screven. Bullock, Dillingham;, TattnaIl
and Liberty will be paid on the same
day. The other coast counties win be
paid on March 3.