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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

Mr.. ]. H. D. Shellman. formerly
travelling passenger agent of the At
lantic Coast Line, with headquarters
at Savannah. left Saturday night for
Wilmington, N. c., where he has gone
to accept the place of conductor on
the Atlantic Coast Line His run
will be out of Wilmington though on
what division he does not yet know.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Going 10 Cubn.

Mr.. Percy Inabnett. for number of
years connected with the Southern Ex-
press Company in Savannah. Key
West and Miami, and at present with
the Savannah office, will leave short
ly to become associated with the COM
pany's office in Havana, Cuba.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

The genuine article is included in
sternberg & Co.'s jewelry auction, and
as this article is one of the most suit
able for presents, Christmas, holiday
and wedding gifts may be had at yo.r
own prices. Sales daily at 10 a, IA.
3 and 1880 p. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Savannah Con.ervn,orr.

Savannah Conservatory, now located
at No. IL Liberty, west, open Oct. /
Instruction unexcelled. Prof. and Mrs
Leo w. Mehrtens who are at its head.
are the only graduates in Savannah of
Royal Conservatory, Berlin and Leip-
zig.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Burnetts Vanilla Extract has o

Burnett's Vanilla Extract has out
lived criticism. 1t is the finest and
purest vanilla extract that can be
bought. One bottle of Burnetts Va
nilla is better than three OF the doubt
full kind. Though costing a few cents
more, its purity and great strength
make 1t the most economical brand.
AID
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Greater Georgia.

The current number of Harper's
Weekly, Oct. 10, under the caption of
the Greater Georgia Number" con-
tains an illustrated account of Savan-
nah and other parts of Georgia. Mailed
to any address on receipt of Is cents.
For sale at Estill's News Depot, No.
As, Bull street, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

Travelling? - For a smooth ride use
the Atlantic Coast Line. Unexcelled
sleeping and dining car service on the
famous FLORIDA and West Indian Linn
tied" Dining cars serving meals a Ia
carte. Two hours quicker than any
other line, Savannah to New York
ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
ALL SAINTS DAYS
OBSERVANCE.

All Saints Day was observed yester-
day in the Roman Catholic and Epis-
copal churches of the city. At the
Cathedral of st. John the Baptist only
the regular masses were celebrated. At
the Sacred Heart Church solemn high
mass was celebrated at 1920 o'clock.
Rev. #. Jerome was celebrant. Rev. f.
Bernard, deacon, and Rev. F. Alloy
sius, sub-deacon.
In all the Episcopal churches a ref
erence was made TO the day during
the sermon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
You Must Buy Christmas Present..

Save money by attending Sternberg
& Co.'S big jewelry auction. The finest
stock of cut glass, silverware, dia-
monds, etc, in the state. You make
the prices. Sales daily at 10 a. M. 2
and 1880 D. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Only So.
Jacksonville and Return,

Via Seaboard Air Line Railway. Nov
2, and 6. good returning until Nov.
inclusive. The short line with two
trains daily, both with Pullman cars
City Ticket office. Bull, phone, Is
al -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Ladies Attending sternbers,. Sale

Are comfortably seated, and besides
you may receive a handsome and val
liable present free Of charge. Low
prices and an entertaining auctioneer
are inducements. The stock must be
converted into cash on account of an
impending change in firm, and conse-
quently the sale is absolutely impera-
tive.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
socthes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind co1c, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Jacksonville Excursion,
seaboard Air Line Ry.

Only $40 round trip, Nov. 2, and 6,
good returning until Nov. s, inclusive;
account Jacksonville Trade Carnival.
City Ticket Office, Z Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

OF Sternberg & Co.'S big auction sale
to-day and every day until the object
is accomplished; $1,000 worth of fine
cut glass, precious stones of great value,
rich silverware, watches, clocks, ETC. /:
10 a. m. 3 and 1880 D. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

Rich new styles in the celebrated
Hamburger" make of suits at M.
Dryfus. These suits hold shape and
fit finely. Only at NJ. Dryfus can YOU
find them.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Buffet Sleepers Between Savannah
and Birmingham Via Central of
Georgia RAILWAY

The Central of Georgia Railway is
now operating new magnificent buffet
sleeping cars between Savannah and
birmingham, via Macon and Column
bus. -ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

Special ladies' matinee to-day. Savan-
nah Theater. Wills 1.-TWO Old Cronies'
ana the Great Richards" Prices 10
90 30 cents.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

Grand bargain matinee to-day, Sc
vannah Theater. Wills original 1.-TWO
Old Cronies. with special scenery.
Prices 10. 20 80 cents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

Cut rate matinee to-day, Savannah
Theater, Wills Musical Comedy Co,
presenting Two Old Cronies." 1t is
to laugh. Prices 10, 20. 80 cents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
HAD A DIFFERENT SOUND
When Root Explained What He
Really Had Said.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Considerable
comment was occasioned here to-day
by reports that Secretary Root, at a
dinner held last night by the Carabao
Society, an organization of army and
navy officers who have seen active
service in the Philippines, had predict
ed that war would come 'sOon" be-
tween the United States and some for
eign power, but Secretary Root him
self said tonight he had not predicted
that a war would come soon, but in
his speech of last night had merely
stated what he has given utterance
to publicly on several occasions, name
ly, that when the time comes, as we
know it will come some time, we do
not know when and we do not know
whence, but we do know it will come
some time, when you (referring to
both the army and navy are called
upon to defend your country, you will
do it with mutual helpfulness and
comradeship."
The speech of last night, It was
stated. was merely an expression Of
confidence that in the event of war the
army and navy would cooperate and
stand shoulder to shoulder each in
support OF the other and of the COM
mon country both are charged to sup
port and defend.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
BY TWO EXPLOSIONS
The Police Department of New York
Was Mystified.

New York, Dec. 13.-Two mysterious
explosions in the early hours of this
morning puzzled the police and caused
much excitement among the residents
of hotels on Broadway.
The first, which apparently occurred
in the basement of the building of the
Broadway Tarebnacle, in course of
construction at Broadway and Fifty
sixth street, occurred about 1 o'clock
this morning. The premises, however
fail to show any damage or even the
slightest trace Of an explosion.
The second occurred about four
hours later in a building in course of
erection at Broadway and Forty
third street. The conclusion reused
the residents of hotels and dwellings
within a radius of several blocks. The
explosive, which is believed to have
been a dynamite bomb, caused but
slight damage.
Members of the Housesmiths Union
No. 1 had been employed on both the
buildings, and the police believe that
both of the explosions were the work
of members of the opposition House
smiths and Bridgemen's Union No. q
formerly controlled by Sam Parks
who are alleged to have frequently
attempted to interfere with the men
at work.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
PASSING OF WAGES
WRIGHT SAYS PROFIT-SHARING
WILL BE THE SYSTEM.
WHICH CAPITAL AND LABOR
WILL ADOPT IN PLACE OF THE
WAGES SYSTEM.

Address Made by the United states
wage northumberland of Labor
Is for IL Reasonable Margin Be
yOnd That Fixed by the Iron Law
of Wages''-HOw He Expects His
Predicted system to Operate.
Philadelphia, Dec. 1S.-"The wages
system will pass away. In it's stead,
l believe, there will come a system
which will be composed of profit-shar-
ing and the cooperation ideas. The
great labor question means the strug-
gle of humanity for higher standard
of life. The employer must consider
his employe, as well as the stockhold-
er, as an investor"
These words were contained in an
address upon THE Wage Question"
made to-day by Carroll d. Wright,
United States commissioner of labor,
before the Society of Ethical Culture
of this city.
Continuing, Commissioner Wright
said: Capital charges to the con-
SuiilSl uSpl SCAdtlOll VI plOpGAby anu
machinery. Why should not the depre-
citation of labor's machinery, its hands,
its brains, it's body, be included in the
final cost? We see in every progress
sive community that the demand of
the Workingman is no longer for a
wage suitable to enable him to keep
body and soul together.
Labor has been taught to feel that
it is a social, as well as an economic,
power in the community, and this edu-
eating process has gone on until the
demand of labor is for a reasonable
margin beyond that fixed by the iron
law of wages.
THE wages system will pass away.
1t is, as has been shown, unsatisfac-
tory in many of it's applications. 1t
depends too largely for its equities up
on the generosity and great-minded-
ness of employers. That there are
many such who would scorn to in
fluence the votes or actions of their
employees and who would be incapable
of taking petty or great advantage of
their wOrkmen is happily true. That
there are others, however, who make
use of these opportunities proves the
weakness of the system and argues for
Il greater measure of independence for
those who labor.
THE system that will take the place
of that under which mere wages are
paid probably will be composed of profit
sharing and cooperation plans. The
work people will then acquire the in
terest of investors, the more capable
will rise TO their opportunities and
the less worthy will find their
level"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
CONFESSED TO HAVING
SET FIRE TO A STORE.
A Merchants Way of DispOsing of
Competitor.

Charlotte. N. c., Dec. ia special
to the Observer from Newton, N. c.,
says:
A few weeks ago G. D. Wilkerson,
who conducted small store at Carson
postoffice. six miles east of here, lost
his stock of goods, together with all his
household and kitchen furniture BY
fire, which was supposed by some to
have been of incendiary origin. There
were no developments until yesterday
morning, when a confession created
sensation.
Yesterday Charles A Setter, who
also runs a store at Carson, went about
half a mile to a neighbor's house and
made inquiry as to who was suspected
of burning the store. On being in
formed of several persons under sus-
picion, Setter said they did not do it.
He then stated he had set fire to the
store himself: that he had talked to a
young man named MCGEE about VIII
kerson getting nearly all the trade, and
asked what he could do to keep him
from getting all the trade: that Nc
Gee told him to burn him out, and that
he did so.
Setter and MCGEE were both arrested
and are in the custody of an officer,
being held by order of the justice of
the peace for examination.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
MONDAY. DECEMBER IA. 1908.
PEACE is PREDICTED.
Believed Japan VIII Accept the
Russian Proposals.

London, Dec. 14.-Spec1al dispatches
from various correspondents in Japan
received this morning indicate that the
nature of Russia's reply to the pro-
posals of Japan will not be permitted
to leak out in the latter country.
The Daily Nails Toxic correspond
ent, however. believes the reply to be
of a satisfactory nature, and that an
amicable settlement of the existing
difficulties is in sight The correspond
ent adds:
LAS far as L am able to ascertain
Russia has made certain concessions
to Japan concerning Manchuria and is
willing to recognize Japanese supre-
macy in Corea. The relaxation of the
tension is shown by the distinctly sam
guine feeling on the stock markets.
Contrary to what might have been eX-
pected the effect in business circles
of the dissolution of the Diet has been
faVora BILE. During the week ended
Dec. g. $4,000 tons of coal were sent
from Japan to Port Arthur: doubtless
if the Japanese government had antici-
pated war it would have found means
TO prevent it's shipment.
The premier has received an i'm
perial mandate to carry the negotia-
lions with Russia to a conclusion"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
FOUND NO TROOPS
UNITED STATES SHIPS ON A FRUIT
LESS QUEST.
FORCES OF COLOMBIANS,
If MOVING ON PANAMA, ARE WELL.
CONCEALED.

The Atlanta and the MayfIOwer
Had Really Left Cartagena, but
1t Could Not he Learned That
They Had Landed TrOOps-Inqui-
ries Made of the Indians Revealed
Little of Value.
Colon, Dec. 13.-Through the exami-
nation of the San Bias coast made by
the United States cruiser Atlanta and
the converted cruiser Mayhower, both
of which vessels have returned here,
it has been clearly established that
the Colombian cruisers Gen. Pinzon
and Cartagena appeared in the Gulf of
Darien about thirty-six hours after
they were reported as having left Car
tagena. No reliable evidence, however,
could be obtained to show any of the
troops carried by the cruisers had been
landed either on the gulf coast or
northwest thereof.
The Atlanta and the Mayf1ower made
a thorough inspection of the entire
vicinity. 1t was learned that at one
coast point the Cartagena embarked a
small quantity of naval stores, a few
bullocks, some corn and fifty pieces of
zinc roofing, but no information could
be obtained as to the direction taken
by the cruiser thereafter. 1t has been
reported that Colombian troops were
landed at a certain point on the Pan
anna coast, but the Atlanta was pres
ent at this place at the time, when,
according to the report, the troops
should have been landed, and saw
nothing.
The naval officers found the atti-
tude of the Indians to be Indifferent
and even repellant. The traditions of
the Indians for centuries have been
against permitting aliens to land in
their territory, and these traditions
they still maintain. They often de-
clined to answer the questions of the
interpreters, and on several occasions
their information was found to be mis-
leading.
The information obtained by the At
lanta and Mayflower indicates either
that the Colombian troops have been
returned to Cartagena or that they
have been landed at some point on
Gulf of Darien, and may be proceed
ing thence toward Cauca.
The Indian interpreters aboard the
Atlanta conferred with the chiefs
of the territory who gave them posi-
tive assurance that no Colombian
troops had been landed and who said
that even if they did land, it would
be impossible for them to pass through,
owing to the total absence of mountain
trails.
The Atlanta. steamed, forty miles fur
Their towards the Atrato river obtain
ing similar information everywhere. A
report to this effect has been made
to Admiral Coghlan.
The Atlanta sailed again towards the
Gulf of Darien this afternoon and will
continue a careful patrol of the coast.
1t would be impossible for the Car
tagena and the General Pinzon to en-
ter the Atrato river, because the mouth
of the river has a six-foot bar. No
small boats are obtainable thereabouts.
and no considerable number of troops
could be transported up the river The
only boats to be had consist of few
canoes.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
GLORY" SHE CRIED
WHEN STILL WAS RAIDED.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. 13.-Chief Cure
ton of the state dispensary constabu-
larry, with force of his men, and OFF,
Ger Flynn of the Greenwood city police
force yesterday made a raid on an
illicit distillery on the "Piney Woods"
place, a plantation owned by Senator
b. r. Tillman. In addition to the cap
ture of the still, a quantity Of whisky
and beer was seized. The beer was
poured out and the furnace. barrels
and sheds were completely destroyed, ,s
The still was of the old copper kind,
and is said to have seen much service.
Many years ago it was operated by
Sebron Stahnaker, well-to-do farmer,
but with government permission.
AS the officers were returning to
Greenwood with the cd still, a negro
woman who lived near the location of
the still shouted: GLORY, dat means
bread for me and de children"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
MAY RISE AGAIN
DOMINICANS SEEM TO BE NONE TOO
WELL SATISFIED.
MINISTER POWELL REPORTS
PROSPECTS FOR YET ANOTHER
REVOLUTION.

There Is Dissatisfaction with Gen.
Jiminez, Who Led the Revolution
That Recently DepOsed Wos-y-
Gil--Jiminez Is Now Away from the
Capital City-Jiminez Expected to
he Made President of the Repub-
lie.
Washington, Dec. 13.-According to
advices received at the State Depart
ment to-day from United States Minis
ter Powell at San Domingo City,
there is already dissension in the new
ly formed provisional government, with
prospects of another revolution.
1t is said there is dissatisfaction with
Gen. Jiminez, who was at the head
of the recent revolution which deposed
the government of Gen. Wos-y-Gil. Gen.
Jiminez and some of his followers are
now away from the capital city, and
it is said that the probability is opera
tons will be conducted against him.
Gen. Jiminez expected to be the
president of the republic when the
new cove nm Mt wa given a ornament
form.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
HELD UP A SHERIFF
WHO TRIED TO ARREST

Galena, Kan. Dec. 13.-Charles Rain.
Sheriff of Cherokee county, was held
up and robbed to-day in the depot at
Baxter Springs, Kan, by Clarence
Cunningham, an escaped prisoner from
the Columbia (Mo) Jail, after he had
placed Cunningham under arrest.
Having recognized Cunningham, the
sheriff followed him into the depot and
ordered him to surrender. Cunningham
did not move, but a confederate at
his side Immediately pointed a revolt
Yer at the sheriff, who threw up his
hands. Rain was relieved of his watch,
revolver and money.
Cunningham and his companion then
robbed the station agent, took a team
Of horses and a buggy from a livery
stable and escaped.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
ENGINES TURN over
AND FIVE MEN CRUSHED TO
DEATH BENEATH THEM.
OTHERS SERIOUSLY INJURED.
ENGINES AND CARS TUMBLED INTO
A RAVINE.

The Accident Occurred on the BaIti-
more and OhiO-Train Was a
Heavy Freight-WhiIe Descending
a Long Grade the Train Left the
TrncIk-EDgfnes and Cars Crashed
Into the Ravine-The List of the
Dead and Injured.
Piedmont, w. Va, Dec 13.-Five men
were killed and several injured by the
overturning of two engines, attached to
a heavy Baltimore and Ohio freight,
on the "17-mile grade" to-day near
this city. The dead
old, Cumberland, Md.
Engineer Emery Irvine, Sc, of Tun-
Melton, w. Va.
Fireman Walter B. Nine, 80, Terra
Alta, w. Va.
Fireman ]. E. Carter, 2S, North Car
DINA (boarded in Cumberland).
Brakeman John Hays. 49, Staunton,
Va.
The NOSE seriously injured were:
Engineer Michael ]. Gibbons, 30
years of age, of Cumberland, Nd, IA
tally crushed.
Fireman E. C. Buckler, Terra Alta,
W. Va, legs, arms and head cut and
bruised.
Brakeman B. F. Bollinger, Grafton,
W. Va, seriously crushed.
While descending the "17-mile grade"
the train to which were attached
the two engines left the track The
engines and nearly all of the twenty
four loaded cars tumbled into a ra-
vlae and took all the trainmen with
them.
The tracks were torn up for nearly
100 yard, but it is thought that traffic
will be resumed late tonight.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
LOUISIANA WENT BEGGING.
Refused by Great Britain 1t Was
Given to Spnin.

Paris, Dec. 1S.-Under the authority
of NJ. Delcasse, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, E. Spencer Pratt, former
United States minister to Persia, who
is now residing here, is making ex-
tensive researches in the archives of
the Foreign Office relative to the trans
fer of the province of Louisiana by
France to the United States. The in
Vestigation has brought to light all the
clrcumstantial details of the transact
ton, including the confidential letters
OF the French minister at Washington,
advising his government as to the
various stages of the negotiations and
the letters and documents signed by
President Jefferson and Secretary of
state Madison. Many of these have
hitherto been unavailable, owing to the
rules of the Foreign Office, which have
prevented the copying of the documents
in the archives.
In speaking of his investigations to
the Associated Press, Mr. Pratt said:
one of the most curious documents
round is an autograph letter of Louis
Nv, giving away the Louisiana ter
Tltory to his cousin. then King of
Spain, as present. The fact of this
gift has heretofore been known only
in general way, but the text of the
letter discloses the casual nature of the
gift and also the fact that Louis XIV
previously offered Louisiana to Great
Britain, which refused to accept it,
The letter of the King of Spain ac-
cepting the present, said Mr. Pratt re-
fers to the further strengthening of
the union of the two nations by a num-
Der of royal intermarriages. Later
documents show the recession of
Louisiana by Spain to France and give
minute details of the sale by Napoleon
of the province to the United States.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
CHICAGO's COLDEST DAY.
Season Record Was Broken With Is
Below.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-This was the cold
est day in Chicago for this season Of
the year since 1876. Early this morn
ing the temperature began to go down
until at o'clock in the morning it
had reached 13 below zero During
the day it began to moderate and to-
night the mercury is around the zero
mark and the indications for to-mor-
row are for warmer weather, with
snowstorms.
On account of the cold and the heavy
condition of the street, owing to the
heavy fall of snow yesterday, the
three-story department store of Bod
zinski & Co, in West Twenty
street, was destroyed. A special call
for engines was sent in, but before
they could reach the scene of the fire
through the drifts of snow, the build
ing had been completely destroyed,
causing a loss of $4,000.
So far but one death has been re-
ported, that of switchman, who was
found frozen to death in the Chicago
and Northwestern yards.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
FIVE KILLED; 10 INJURED.

Ottumwa, Ia, Dec. 13.-Five persons
were killed and ten injured, but none
fatally, in a wreck at 9:15 this morning
on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railroad, three miles west of Abba, Ia.
The west bound passenger train was
in some manner derailed while running
on to the Cedar Creek bridge and five
cars we're wrecked by collision with the
steel Orders of the bridge. The wreck
age immediately took fire and several
of the victims were badly burned.
Just what caused the accident is a
mystery.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-14
To Nominate Candidates.

Panama, Dec. 13.-More than $50
prominent members of the Conserva-
tive and Liberal parties assembled to-
day and elected committee which
will nominate candidates for the con-
vention called to formulate a consti-
tuition and laws for the govern
ment of the republic. The committee
will recommend candidates from each
province, the object being to bring
the best men to the convention. The
convention undoubtedly will go through
the form of ratifying the Panama ca
nal treaty