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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
"Queer" Quarters Passed.
TURKISH VERSION
OF THE DAVIS TROUBLE.
Report Officially Declares the Con-
sui Was in the Wrong.

Report officially Declares the Con-
sui Was in the Wrong.
Constantinople, Dec 9.-The Turkish
official report of the incidents at Alex
andretta complained of by the United
States consul, w. r. Davis, has been
telegraphed here by the Governor of
Beirut, Syria, as follows:
"Attarian, a native of Kharput, who
had for some years been abroad, re-
Gently re-entered the country secretly
and had been travelling in the interior
with a Turkish passport. On his ar
rival lately at Alexandretta, Attarian
claimed the protection of the Ameri-
can consul, and asked for his assist
ance to enable him to embark for
Egypt. Mr.. Davis accordingly noti-
fled the authorities, but the latter in
sisted that the sanction of the Gov
ernor must be obtained and that the
usual formalities be carried out, such
as photographing Attarian.
'Mr. Davis refused to tolerate the
delay and attempted to embark At
tartan by force. The police arrested
Attarian at the quay, whereupon Mr..
Davis, aided by his military couriers,
struck the policemen, who were wound
ed in the faces, and afterwards at
tempted to force an entrance into the
guard house, breaking windows and
doors. but unavailingly.
"Thereupon Mr.. Davis threatened
that unless Attarian was released and
allowed to embark within four hours,
he would himself leave. Not receiving
satisfaction, Mr.. Davis embarked for
Beirut on the same steamer Attarian
tried to take"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
PUSHED A FRONT FOR
$4,000 OF DIAMONDS.
When the Glass Smashed, Thief
Caught Up the stones.

When the Glass Smashed, Thief
Caught Up the stones.
st. Louis, Dec. 9.-An unknown man
hurled a stone through the window of
the z. H. Kostkamp Jewelry Company
on North Broadway tonight, seized a
tray of diamond rings, valued at $1,000,
and escaped.
Two clerks heard the glass crash
and, running to the door, saw a man
disappearing in the distance. They
gave chase and fired two shots, but the
man ran into an entry way and finally
eluded his pursuers.
Later the police arrested Samuel E.
Kendrick, laborer. and Thomas Trea-
tor, his brother-in-law, on suspicion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
HER0ISM OF DERRY
LAUDED BY LIEUTENANT.
Gallant BOatswain Will BE Given
Recognition.

Recognition.
Washington, Dec. 9.-The Navy De-
partment to-day made public a report
from Lieut.. England, commanding the
United States ship Peoria, which had
in tow the two submarine torpedo
boats Adder and Moccasin, which re-
Gently went adrift off Cape Henry. The
report gives a detailed official account
of what already has been told in the
Associated Press dispatches. Regard
ing the exploit of BoatSwain Deery
who volunteered to swim to the Adder
and carry line to her. Lieut.. Eng
land says:
In spite of the heavy sea, wind and
intense cold, by his heroic efforts he
was able to reach the Adder, and al
though the submarine was rolling
heavily and seas constantly dashing
over her, he climbed up the side and
after great efforts made fast a line
from the Peoria to the tow line be-
tween the submarines"
During all this time, says Lieut.
England, Boatswain Deery was in
constant danger of being washed over
board and crushed between the two
submarines, but he never faltered in
his work and only left the Adder when
his work was accomplished. When
finally hauled on board, he was COM
pletely exhausted.
Lieut.. England calls the attention
of the Navy Department to the ex-
IRENE bravery of Deery, whose act. he
says, was an inspiration to all who
saw it, and he requests that he be Civ
en- such recognition as the department
may see fit
In his Endorsement, transmitting the
report to the department, Admiral
Harrington referred to the "extraor-
binary heroism and self devotion" of
Deery and suggests proper recognition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
BOARD WILL SAIL
WITH TORPEDO FLOTILLA.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The cruiser
Baltimore will convoy the first torpedo
flotilla, which has been fitting out at
the Norfolk Navy Yard, preparatory to
a voyage to the Asiatic station, and
which will sail from Hampton Roads
Saturday next with the Board of In
spection and Survey aboard, for Port
Royal and Key West. The Baltimore
will return from Key West to Hampton
Roads, and the fotilla will be conveyed
from Key West to Manila by the cruiser
Buffalo.
1t was said at the Bureau of Navi-
cation to-day that the object of hav-
ing the inspection board accompany
the fotilla to Key West is to make sure
that the fleet is in shape to make the
long Journey
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
No Russian ReBIy Yet.

Yokohama, Dec. 9.-Ahvices received
here from Toxic to-day say Russias
reply to the Japanese proposals has
not yet been received, and it is not
believed there that it will be finally
decisive, but will probably necessitate
further negotiations on the subject of
minor details. 1t is believed that I'M
less Japan's minimum demands are
virtually conceded, the cabinet at To-
kio may decline any amendments. In
any case, section of the Japanese
Diet is expected to impeach the cabi-
net for It's apparent lack OF aggres-
siveness, but the result is doubtful as
the government can dissolve the house
IL the opposition threatens to embar-
rass its foreign policy.
Japan generally is calmly awaiting
Russias reply, made to end the sus-
pense one way Or the other, but re-
solved not to yield anything of her
present moderate stand.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10

London, Dec. 9.-The Toxic Dispatch
announcing the arrival of a Russian
fleet off Camulapo, was communicated
to the foreign office here by the AS
ISOLATED Press and was received with
apprehension, though it was not con-
firmed by any foreign office dispatches
from the Far East. 1t was said that
if the information from Toxic is cor
rect, it would almost certainly nullify
proceeding between Russias and Japan.
The Japanese legation had no con-
firmation of the TOXIC report, and
Baron Hayashi. the jar anese minister,
said to the Associated Press that he
was inclined to discredid it.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS
ARE NOT REPRESENTED.
Other Branches of the Denomination
Gather for Conference.

Gather for Conference.
Washington, Dec. 9.-The joint COM
mittee of representatives of the four
branches of the Presbyterian faith met
here to-day to discuss the question of
church unity in accordance with a res
olution passed by the general Synod
of the Reformed Presbyterian Church
at Philadelphia last year. Delegates
were present from the Presbyterian
Church, the United Presbyterians and
two Reformed Presbyterian churches.
The subject of union was brought
before the meeting in an informal in
terchange of views, followed by the
submission of a formal proposition from
the sets of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church, embracing ten district items
regarding matters on which concessions
might be made by one or another of
the treating bodies. This proposition
was referred to the Executive Commit
tee, with instructions to report to-mor-
row.
A letter was read, stating that the
body generally known as the Presby
terrain Church, South, had declined the
invitation to take part in the confer
ence. The letter was from the Rev.
DR. w. A. Alexander of Clarksville,
Tenn, stated clerk of the Southern
General Assembly. In his letter Dr.
Alexander said:
THE general assembly of the South
ern Church expresses it's fraternal re-
CARDS for the branch of the Reformed
Church inaugurating the union move
ment, and it's sympathy with the spirit
that desires closer fellowship among
Presbyterian bodies, but declines to ap-
point the committee asked for because
there is no evidence in sight to justify
the assembly in hoping that the object
sought may be gained i'm this way"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10

La Guaira, Venezuela, Dec. 9.-The
French steamer Versailles, which has
arrived here from Savanilla, reports
mat Colombian steamers have landed
LOO men from Cartagena, near the
mouth OF the Atrota river CGulf Of
DArien) TO open way over the Darien
mountains into Panama. other troops
from the department OF cauca. colom-
pa are said TO be converglng on
Fanama. and from all parts OF colom-
Dia troops are reported 10 be marching
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
J ONES CALLS MEETING
OF THE DEMOCRATS.
National Committee to Fix Time
and Place of the Convention.

National Committee to Fix Time
and Place of the Convention.
Washington, Dec. 9.-James X. Jones,
chairman of the Democratic National
Committee, to-day issued a call for the
committee to meet at the Shoreham
Hotel, this city, on Tuesday, Jan. IL,
for the purpose of deciding upon the
time and place for holding the Demo-
cratic national convention. The text
of Chairman Jones call is as fol-
lows:
There will be a meeting of the
Democratic National Committee at the
Shoreham Hotel in Washington city, on
Tuesday, the 18th day of January, at
200 M, to fix the time and place of
holding the Democratic national con-
vention for the nomination of candi-
dates for President and vice president
of the United States and for such
other business as may come before the
committee"
Chairman Jones has appointed Ed
ward Seton as assistant secretary Of
the committee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
HAND TO HAND, THEY
FOUGHT TO THE DEATH

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 9.-Two ne
groes employed i'm a large wholesale
grocery house killed each other here
to-day in hand-to-hand fight George
Rawlins and Kirk Allen, one armed
with a Ratchet and the other with
knife, fought over trivial matter, and
Rawllns was hacked IN a dozen places
with the Ratchet of his opponent, one
stroke piercing his brain and causing
instant death. Allen was cut fright
fully, and died q few hours later.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
FAMOUS M0ONSHINER
HAS BEEN ARRESTED.

May King. KY Dec. 9.-Ashford
happier, whose alias is "Wild ASH"
the famous moonshiner Of the Ken
lucky Virginia border. who has baf-
fed the officials of both states for
years. was surprised. completely sur
rounded and overpowered in his whisky
resort on top of Black mountain. by
Deputy Sheriff Pelley and a posse and
arrested. After being securely hand
cuffed and manacled. he was taken to
the Whitesburg fail,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
May Get Capt. Spence.
RUSSIAN FLEET TO
ENFORCE DEMANDS.

Toxic. Dec: "a strong Russian
consisting of eight warships,
including two battleships, has arrived
at Chemulpo, Corea, the port of Seoul,
the capital. to support RussFas oposi-
tion to the proposed opening of Yon-
to the commerce of the world.
The Russians threaten to land 5000
men and march on Seoul, should Corea
disregard their warning
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
NEWS OF ATLANTA
HAPPENINGS OF A DAY IN THE
CAPITAL CITY.
RESPITE GRANTED LEE CRIB.
ONE MORE WEEK OF LIFE Is AL
LOWED HIM.

Plea for the Life of the Coffee Conn
ty Murderer Now In Chatham
County Jail on the Ground of In
sanity Was Made Before the Gov
ernOr-Peter Lynch Left 5000, 900
to His Nine ChiIdren-COunterfe
Quarters Circulated.
Atlanta, Dec. 9.-Gov. Terrell to-
day respited Lee Cribb, the Coffee
county murderer, until Friday week,
in order that he could go over certain
testimony, which was filed with him
this morning. Cribb's attorney, w.
w. Mcdonald, appeared before the
Governor to-day. and for two hours
appealed for the life of his client.
The Governor decided to grant a re-
spite, as it will take considerable time
to go over the papers. He notified the
attorneys that if they We're going to
make any further appeal on the ground
of insanity. that they had better do
so between now and Friday week, in
order to have the question determined,
as he would not grant a further respite
If he decided to let Crib hang.
Lynch Left 100000.
The will of Peter Lynch. pioneer
merchant of Atlanta, who died a few
days ago, was probated in common
form to-day. 1t dispOses of property
worth about 5000. 900. all of which goes
to his nine children, share and share
alike.
SRvnnnnhians Commissioned.
Commissions were issued to-day
from the Office of Adjt. Gen S. W.
Harris to Capt. ]. A. Hutton, First
Lieuteant F. S. Hncks, Second Lieu
tenant NJ b. Nichols of Company A.
and Second Lieutenant r. r. Pritchard
of Company D, First Heavy Artillery
Savannah.
"Queer" Quarters Passed.
An unusually large number of
queer" quarters have been passed on
merchants in Atlanta of late. The
coins being passed are nearly all quar-
ters. They are perhaps the best i'm
itations, so far as looks are concerned,
that have been seen in the way of
counterfeit money in some time. These
quarters appear to be made from a
lead and aluminium compound. They
are dated 1903 and are excellent imita-
tions. Hundreds of them are said to
be in circulation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
ANN ARBOR STUDENT
COMMITTED SUICIDE.

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 9-Russen
II. McWilliams of Kansas City, a Ju-
nior literary student at the University
of Michigan, committed suicide to-day
at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
Chapter, Of which fraternity he was
member.
McWilliams slept in a room with e.
w. Sutton. Sutton was awakened by
a shot and rushed over to McWilliams'
bed and found him dead, with a
bullet through his heart.
Sutton could give no reason for his
chums act, except that he had seemed
somewhat morose the last two days.
Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 9.-Young
McWilliams was the son OF Harry Nc
Williams, member of a local wholesale
dry goods firm, and one of the most
prominent men in the city. Mr.. Nc
Williams says his act was the result
of over study. The boy entered the
university at Ann Arbor at the age Of
Is
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
BunaIo,s Plates Damaged.

New York. Dec. 9.-The discovery
was made to-day at the Brooklyn navy
yard that six of the heavy plates for
ward on the cruiser Buffalo were dam
aged and the rivets badly strained. In
addition to repairs required on the
plates. the Buffalo will also have sew
eral old propeller blades replaced by
blades of new composition. and it is
thought the vessel may not be able TO
leave the yard on Sunday. The dam
age to the cruiser. which is being put
in readiness to convoy the torpedo boat
flotilla to the Philippines. is said to
have resulted from collision with a
wreck in Boston harbor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10

London, Dec. 1O-The Times Toxic
correspondent says that ten Russian
cruisers and two battleships having as
sembled at Chemulpo, M. Pavloff, the
Russian minister to Corea, accompa-
MED by the admiral commanding the
fleet, had an audience with the Emper-
or, in the course of which, it is believ-
ed, he delivered his protest against the
opening of Yongampho to foreign COM
merce.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
Attempt to Float Her Failed.

Washington. Dec. 9.-The Navy De-
partment to-day received a telegram
from Admiral Harrington, command
ant of the Norfolk navy yard, as fol-
lows
"An ATTEMPT to float the Moccasin
this morning failed. Have hopes of
success when wind comes from the
eastward"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
FINDS PIL0TAGE LAWS
ARE CONSTITUTIONAL
Decision in Virginia Was for the
Pilots Association.

Norfolk. Va, Dec. 9.-The case in
end disputes as to the constitutionality
of the compulsory pilotage laws has
thus far resulted VIGOROUSLY for the
Virginia Pilots Association.
In the Supreme Court of Appeals to-
day at Richmond a writ of error was
refused in the case of Darden VS..
Thompson, from the Norfolk Court of
Law and Chancery. This means that
the Court of Appeals has decided that
the pilotage laws are constitutional,
and that the association members have
legal right to collect charges from
ship masters and ship owners.
The case will be appealed to the
United States Supreme Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
MAY HUSH CRITICISM
OVER ISLE OF PINES.
Cuba Is to Make Concessions to
Americans There.

I
Havana, Dec. 9.-The cabinet at a
meeting tonight, ordered the estab-
lishment of a custom house at Nueva
Corona, the principal port of the Isle
of Pines. The government thus COM
plies with all requests of the United
States residents of the Isle of Pines,
except that relating to American
schools. 1t is believed, however that
the school already established by the
Americans on the island will be given
government aid.
1t is thought that these concessions
will dispose of much of the opposi-
tion at Washington to the ratification
of the reciprocity treaty.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
ExtradItion OF Kratz.

Mexico City, Dec. Sword from
GuadalaJara says the court sitting in
the KratZ case has rendered It's deci-
sion, granting Kratz's extradition. The
Department OF Foreign Relations here
will study the papers IN the case as
soon as they shall be received from
Guadala1aF
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
RIGGS FATALLY HURT
IN MOTOR ACCIDENT

Chattanooga. Tenn, Dec. al. c.
Riggs, president of the Chattanooga Ice
Company. was perhaps fatally injured
this afternoon I'm a collision between
his automobile and A car Of the Chat
tanoOga Electric Railway Company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
FOR FORT SCREVEN
A POSTOFFICE WILL BE EsTAB-
LISHED AT ONCE.
MRS. EVANS PoSTMIsTREss.
EFFORTS ON THE GARRIsON'S BE-
HALF SUCCESSFUL.

At the Request of Col. ]. H. Estin
senator Clay and Congressman
Lester Interested Themselves to
Secure the Oflce-BudEet of Geor-
gia News from the National Cnpi-
tal-TillmnR Wants Limitations
Fixed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10
s1oo.O0o nc I'D puford.

Buford. Ga. DC. 9.-Fire here to-
night destroyed the Bona-Allen Har-
ness Factory. Loss, 100000; insurance.
100000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-10

of the postal frauds, persons have not
been indicted who. according to the
testimony taken by Bristow, should
have been.
1t is understood that some of the
sworn testimony not yet given to the
public reflects seriously upon former
Assistant Postmaster General Heath
1t is the intention of Democrats in the
Senate to show why Mr.. Heath was
allowed to escape Indictment They
are in possession of the official facts,
and they will find an opportunity to
present them to the country in a few
days.
May Get Capt. Spence.
Gov Terrell's telegram to the War
Department, expressing the desire that
none but an officer Jon the active list
be assigned for duty with the Georgia
militia, will probably be acted upon
favorably. There will, however, be
no designation for some weeks. as the
first assignments will be to those states
which are willing ID take officers on
the retired list. 1t is Regarded as prob
able that Capt. r. z. L. Spence will
be given the assignment, in accordance
with Gov. Terrell's wish.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-11
FORMER RESIDENT HERE
FOUND DEAD IN SEATTLE.
heiib"H Discovered Dead Body of 4.
VI. kcarfu, in the Hotel
Sorthrrn.

y. NJ kearful. formerly oc st Louis. was
found dead Monday night In his room at
the Hotel Northern in Seattle. Wash. He
was - years Old. y special telegram TO
The Republic from Seattle says:
Tablets supposed TO be chloride of mar-
curry were in the room ana several We're
half dissolved in a glass which stood on
a small table by the bed. The drgss-suit
cases l8nd the room contained wrll-made
clothes and one dress Iit.
''Phct0srapas and papers had been torn up
until they We're hardly recognizable. After
the man had been in the house week. the
TN was sent to his room. That occurred
Sunday evening. Monday evening the
househeeper Cou.d not enter the room, and
the fact was reported to the manager \
bellboy was ent inside through the tran
som TO unlock the door. as the key was on
the inside. Gas then lighted and the
fact revealed that kcartul was lying
dead on the bed.
"A letter addressed to him mentioned q
hurt which he had sustained and expressed
the hope that he had recovered frcm the
effects. IT was signed by j. p. Burton and
mentioned No. 405 North Firth. St Joseph.
Until a short time ago Kearful was pr-
vate secretary TO W. W. Feeler of the mer-
cantile house OF Tootle. Hosea x CO.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-11
STATEHOOD QUESTION
is VERY MUCH ALIVE.
VIII Come Up for Consideration in the
Next Copgress-OutlOok for
Oklahoma.

REPT' Blu SPECIAL
Washington. March W.-The statehood
fight Will be taken up again in the next
Congress, and so far as Oklahoma is con
cerned II will no doubt prove successful!
oklahoma might have got IN a year ago If
she had not tied her fortunes to those OF
Arizona and New Mexico.
Dennis Flynn. the retiring delegate from
Oklahoma, Fald to-day:
1T is TO be regretted that we did not
cure statehood. but IL is well known that an
agreement was entered into TO the effect
that Oklahoma Will be admitted at the
next session OF Congress. and admitted IN
such way that when Indian Territory Is
attached some provision will be made equal
izing the schOoi-land moneys.
The Territory can feel proud cf the fact
that the bitterest enemies OF statehood had
nothing but bouquets to throw at Oklahoma.
our people are prosperous, and. as l have
always said, are the pet of the American
Congress l believe this condition will con-
tinue.
1t is still a question how Arizona and New
Mexico Will fare. The bill will a--iu be
brought up i'll the House, and that body
mas always been favora BILE TO the admission
Of all three States.
Senator Quay is particularly desirous that
the two Southern Territories shall be ad-
mttted, and the political status of his case
VII! be much improved If he insists on the
Republican Senators going on record on
the eve or a presidential election.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-11
LECTURE At MERCANTILE CLUB
f. L. Corthcll Will Appear Thurs
dav Night.

Mr.. r l., Corthell, the eminent civil en-
r!nee:. will lecture at the Mercantile Club
Thursday evening. under the auspices of
the Engineers Club and the Mercantile
Club, on the subject. Two Years IN Argen-
tine as Consulting Engineer OF National
Public Works" This lecture will not be
technical. though the theme is OF an en-
glneer!ng character It will describe the
country, the people and their character!s-
tics. their national traits and social and
business life and those photographic
and commercial conditions enncoEntcrel in
constructing the public works OF the coun-
try. The lecture will be fully illustrated
by lantern slides.
Older St Louisars will remember Mr..
Corthell from his association with Captain
Dads in various engineering enterprises,
such 81 the construction of the jetties at the
mouth OF the Mississippi River, and later
he chief engineer Of our Merchants
bridge. His college course at Brown Cni-
versity interrupted by service IN the
Civil War, in which he was a Captain Of
artillery. but the course was completed
after the close Of the war. His later career
has been varied, but mainly in those lines
Of engineering which promote transporta-
tion, including railroads. harbors ana wa
terways. These inter have given him
wide reputation, both in America and Eu-
rope, and in the Northern and the Southern
Hemispheres.