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The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
A SOLDIER FOUND


What He Had Looked Tor 30 Years.
Many interesting stories are still
told by the heroes of the late War of
the Rebellion. An old soldier of Nor
ris. ILL.,, related his experience short
time ago.
when I enlisted in the war" said
he, 81 was strong and healthy and
weighed 1876 pounds, and when l was
discharged four years later l only
weighed 100 pounds, which was the re-
suit of a very bad stomach trouble,
contracted while in the army.
I was treated by medical men for
long time, paying out hundreds of dol
lars but receiving no permanent pen
eft. Patent medicines were also
highly recommended for dyspepsia and
stomach troubles and I tried num-
Der OF them but got no relief, and In
the end was actually worse. l became
mentally and physically a wreck, had
no energy to do business and l simply
got e:,..uglI susteha H. tEom my &c y.
to keep soul and body together and
was in pain and misery constantly.
While in this condition l met
friend who asked me if / had used
Trape-Nuts. / had not, but had used
other prepared food and got no rellef
and SO had no confidence in any OF
them. He continued to urge me to uss
ITrdDe-NutS, Say AilS NiAS ~
come so much improved in health by
using this particular food.
So. partly to please him, l bought
a package and made my supper that
night on Grape-Nuts, fully expecting
to suffer all night as the result. To
my surprise and great joy it agreed
with me perfectly. / had good APP
netite from that time on and Grape
Nuts was my only food for the first
four months; then 1 began to partake
of other food sparingly. ! gained very
rapidly, mentally and physically, with
energy and force restored, and l also
gained in flesh, my weight increasing
81 pounds in about six months. My
stomach. from which had suffered I'M
fold misery for thirty-five years, be-
came perfectly healthy so that | could
eat ali kinds of food in connection with
Grape-Nuts.
To-day 1 am 81 years old and enjoy
good health, and l believe Grape-Nuts
To he the best of food products, scien-
tifcally prepared 50 as to contain the
greatest amount of nutriment and
tonic properties" Name given BY
Postum Company, Battle Creek, Mich.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
GAVE OYSTER DINNER.
Compliment TO the County Commits
sioners of Leon.

Compliment to the County Commits
sioners of Leon.
Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. THE Board
of County Commissioners of Leon
county met yesterday in the office of
Circuit Clerk Bryan to swear in new
members, reorganize and transact such
other business as might come before
the body. Mr.. w. j. Johnson was elect
ed chairman, to succeed Mr.. L. C. Yae-
ger. John w. Henderson was unani-
mously chosen legal adviser. The re-
urlng members are DIR. w. l.. Moor
and Mr.. w. D. Stoutamire. They are
succeeded by Messrs. Miles H. Johnson
and Jonah Britt, two successful farm
ers.
The feature of the day was the big
oyster dinner given by Mrs. George w.
Hale to the commissioners, county Of
ncers and other friends. Plates were
spread for twenty-four guests, and the
occasion was one of rare enjoyment to
the participants.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
S40,O0O,O0O OF BONDS.

New Orleans, Jan. 1.-THE New Or
leans Railways Company to-day filed
a mortgage here in favor of the New
York Security and Trust Company, by
the terms of which all the property
and franchises of the various indie
pendent street railways are pledged to
secure an issue of $40,000,000 of Az per
cent. gold bonds. The property is to
be held in trust. The New Orleans
Railways Company is a New Jersey
corporation.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
CRANEY RAN ASHORE.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. THE steamer
James A. Craney, plying between Mo-
bile and points on the eastern shore
of Mobile Bay, struck a submerged
"deadhead' to-day and began to fill
rapidly.
The passengers were ordered aft on
the upper deck, and the captain or
dered full speed and succeeded in max
ing shallow water. The Craney was
beached and the badly frightened pas
sengers transferred to tugs and brought
to the city.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
TRIAL OF GLENN.
Two FilipinOs Appeared Against the
officer.

Manila, Jan. 1.-Two natives, former
officials of Calbayog, Island of Samar,
were the only witnesses at the trial
to-day of Maj. Edwin F. Glenn of the
Fifth Infantry, who is charged with
unlawfully and wilfully killing seven
prisoners of war.
The witnesses told of Maj. Glenn's
arrival at Calbayog and of his having
directed the citizens of that place to
assemble in his office. When the cit
liens appeared, Maj Glenn read them
Gen. Smiths circular and advised them
to aid the Americans in the pacifica-
ton of the island. He said this paci-
fication was in their hands, and di-
rected them to go out and confer with
the insurgents. He warned the citi-
zens that if the insurgents failed to
surrender they would be used as guides
to conduct an American column against
the enemy.
One witness testified that Maj. Glenn
had taxed him with knowing the loca-
ton of Gen. Lukban's camp. He said
the major warned him that if he failed
to find Lukban he would be either
hanged or shot.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
FOR SOLDIERS HOME
TRUSTEES MET AND ELECTED Of
FICERS.
OVER HIS OWN DEcLINATIoN
JIDGE CALHOUN WAS REELECTED
PRESIDENT.

Judge II. w. Bell Was Elected Pres
ident Pro Tem.-Secretary Harri-
son, Treasurer Fox and Surgeon
Massey All NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
IatrOn and Steward Abolished.
l.. C. sIade Elected Superintend-
emit and Mrs. sIade Elected Stew
aTdess.
Atlanta, Jan. THE trustees of the
soldiers Home today reelected Pres
ident w. L. Calhoun to that position,
despite his declination. He announced,
however, that he would positively re-
sign from the board, and he was elected
on the understanding that he serve I'M
til his resignation has been accepted
and his successor named.
Judge H. w. Bell of Jackson county
was elected president pro. tenn, Secre-
tarv W. H. Harrison, Treasurer Amos
Fox and Surgeon r. J Massey were
all reelected unanimously. The posi-
lions of matron and steward were abol-
ished. Mrs. j. Pinckney Thomas of
Augusta has been matron of the home
for the last year.
1t was also decided that the superin-
tendent should perform the duties of
steward, without extra compensation
L. C. Slade was elected superintend-
emit out of eleven applicants for the
position. Mr.. Slade, who is from Put
nam county, has been acting in this
capacity since the death of Supt. Will
son. The position of stewardess was
created, and Mrs. Slade was chosen
to fill it at salary of SIS per month.
Treasurer Fox reported 1854 on
hand to run the home during the cur
rent quarter, all bills up to date hav-
ing been paid. superintendent Slade
reported that since the opening of the
home, 143 applicants had been admit
ted. There are now eighty-five veter-
ans in the home.
The report of the Committee on In
vestigation, containing large number
of recommendations for the betterment
of conditions at the home, was adopt
ed Col. j. H. Estill of Savannah, rep
resenting the First Congressional Dis
trict on the board, attended his first
meeting to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
COMMISSIONERS ELECTED,
Those Who VIII Build Columbus
Waterworks.

Columbus. Ga. Jan. THE City
Council tonight elected four water
commissioners, who, with Mayor Chap
pell, form the board under whose su-
pervision Columbus new system of
water works is to be built.
The board will determine the source
Oh water supply and will have general
charge of the details of building the
system. The commissioners selected
tonight were: Four-year term. T. E.
Golden; three-year term, E. F.. Rob-
erts; two-year term, Geo. A. Pearce;
gne-year term, John C. Cook. Both E.
r Roberts and E. ]. Rankin were
nominated for the three-year term
Inc vote on the final ballot was: Rob-
nus 10; Rankin. 5. Messrs. Golden and
t.edrce We're elected without opposi-
H roh. For the one-year term. Messrs.
ook and Rankin were nominated, the
''iidl ballot was Cook 8. Rankin 6.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
CONFIRMED BY SENATE.

Washington, Jan. THE Senate to-
gay confirmed the following nominal
tons:
Charles P. Bryan, minister of Portu-
gal; David j. Hill, minister to Switz-
erland; Frank H. Loomis, assistant
secretary of state; Joseph w. Dillon,
Tenn.
GO, Postmaster-South Carolina, G. D.
Shore. Sumter.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
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WANTS POPE TO ANNUL.

Munich, Bavaria, has notified the Vati-
can authorities that after the Grown
Prince of Saxony has obtained a YER
dict in the civil courts he will ask the
Pope to annul his marriage. The nego-
tiations will be conducted through the
nunciature at Munich, as there is no
papal representative in Saxony.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
Infnnt,r Rody Found.

Augusta, Jan. THE body of an I'M
known infant was found last night in
a sand trap in this city. corner Dugas
and Harrison streets. Clashes about
the head Indicate infanticide. The
parents of the child are unknown. The
color is in doubt. The police are inves-
tigating, t.---.-----AA-a4--A s.NA-~---
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
Recinrocitx Treaty.

Washington, Jan. THE Cuban rec
iprocity treaty was considered at
some length to-day by the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Relations. but action
upon it was postponed in order to af-.
ford an opportunity for the presen.a-
tion of the views of the beet sugar in
dustry. There was a general exchange
of views upon the treaty. of a nature
to lead to the conclusion that the trea-
tv will be favorably reported and with
out any great delay.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.

Columbus, Ga, Jan. IA young man
SAID to be named Parish, was arrested
mere to-day by Officer T. F. Smith
ana Lazette, Ala, officer. He is thought
70 ne man wanted in Virginia for
nIurder. Parish, who was a plumber
vas charged with killing his employ
e. man named Hyatt. There is said
:" De reward of $500 for him.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
Albert BeIIingrath, Atlanta.

Atlanta, Jan. ALBERT Bellingrath,
one of Atlanta's best known and most
useful citizens, died early this morning
at his home on Crew street in his 65th
year. Mr.. Bellingrath has been in ill
health for several years, having sus-
tanned an attack of nervous prostration
from a fall he had in 1897. He was
born in Germany, came to America in
1856, and settled in Atlanta in 1859
He is survived by his wife, four daugh-
tiers and two sons.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED.
Those Chosen for the Virginia Pas
senger and Power Co.

Those Chosen for the Virginia Pas
senger and Power Co.
New York, Jan. THE Virginia
Passenger and Power Company, the
control of which was recently pur-
chased by Frank Jay Gould, has elect
ed the following directors: Frank Jay
Gould, Edwin Gould, A. H. Calef Guy
Phillips, Alfred Skitt, New York; F.
Sitterding, William Northrop, ]. D.
Patton, Richmond, and Augustus
Wright, Petersburg. The board elect
ed the following officers to-day:
President, F. Sitterding; first vice
president, Frank ]. Gould; second vice
president, Augustus Wright; secretary
and treasurer, Guy Phillips; assistant
secretary and treasurer, William
Northrop; general counsel, Charles A.
Gardiner.
The capital stock of the company is
$l5,0OO,OOO, and bonded indebtedness
SIS, 1000, 900.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
TRIED TO ROB THE MAIL.
Robbers Were Fooled i'm Their Eff
fort in New York,

Watertown. N. Y, Jan. IAN unsuc-
cessful attempt to rob the United
States mail was made on a Rome,
Watertown and Obdensburg train near
Gouverneur tonight. Two men, who
boarded the train at Gouverneur fore
ed an entrance into the mail car and
commanded Clerk Stack to surrender
the postal valuables. The clerk called
for help and the express messenger re-
sponded, when one of the robbers
jumped from the train. which was
moving at the rate of fifty miles an
hour. The other was captured. The
identity of the would-be robber is I'M
known.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
OUT OF THE QUESTION.

Topeka, Kans., Jan. 1.-The COM
mittees representing the conductors
and brakemen of the entire Santa Fe
system, in session here, were notified
to-day that their demand for a 20 per
cent. increase in wages was out of the
question. The officials declare that
such raise is simply impossible.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
OBITUARY..


Mrs. T. F. Coffey died last night at
1880 o'clock at her home. No. 532 Will
liam street, after a long illness. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
H. Smith, and was a devout member
of St. Patrick's Church. Besides her
parents, she leaves a husband, two
children, and three sisters. The funef-
al will take place tomorrow afternoon
at 1880 O'Clock from the church. The
interment will be in the Cathedral
Cemetery
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
FOR SEEKING A HUSBAND.

Marietta, o., Jan. Mrs. Laura
Stackhouse, alias Laura Miller, alias
Irene Monselle, of this city, was ar
rested to-day for using the mails for
fraudulent purposes in advertising that
she was seeking husband and extort-
ing money from applicants. Her BUSH
ness has been extensive throughout the
United States and government officials
say it has netted her thousands of dol
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
NOMINATED BY PRESIDENT.

Washington, Jan. THE President
to-day sent the following nomination
to the Senate:
Army-Lieut. Col. j. A. Johnston, as
sistant adjutant general, to be briga-
der general.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
S72.53S, 337 for the army

Washington, Jan. THE House
Committee on Military Affairs to-day
conducted the preparation of the army
appropriation bill, which will carry am
appropriation of $72, 53S,337 about S.
100000 less than the estimate The APP
preparation last year was $91, 246, $50.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
Perkins Nominated.

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. 7.-Geo1ge
G. Perkins was tonight renominated
by the Republican caucus as United
States senator to succeed himself The
vote in the caucus stood: Perkins, As;
l. NJ. Scott, 1.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
WORK OF THE HOUSE,
Redemption of Hawaii's Silver Coin
age Provided For

age Provided For.
Washington, Jan. THE session of
the House to-day was brief, lasting a
little more than two hours. The Sen
ate bill for the redemption of the silver
coinage of the Hawaiian Islands and
its recoinage into United States coin
was passed after an hours debate. The
bill provides for the redemption of ST.
yer coins by being received either in
Hawaii or the United States in the
payment of dues. Standard silver
coins of the United States may be ex-
changed for coins of Hawaii at their
face value.
The Philippine nstabulary bill was
made a special order for tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
ARMY BOARD REPORTS
On the Expenditure of 100000 at
Army Posts.

Washington, Jan. THE army
board, composed of Gen. Young and
Maj. John P. French, appointed to
distribute the appropriation of $780,
900 for post exchanges, amusement
rooms, etc, at army posts, has made
its report, and it has been approved
by Secretary Root. Among the items
of allotment is $125,OOO for Fort Myer,
Va. OF the total appropriation $64, 900
remains. which probably will be ex-
pended in buildings at Fort Hancock
and Fort Monroe, under plans drawn
by the Young Mems Christian Asso-
ciatiOn
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
FUNERAL OF SAGASTA.
Ministers Persuaded the King Not
to Attend.

Madrid, Jan. liking Alfonso, who
had expressed the intention of attend
ing Senior Sagasta's funeral to-day,
was dissuaded by the ministers, who
feared political demonstrations. Very
large numbers of wreaths and mes
sages of coincidence have been receiv-
ed, including one from the Pope.
The Archbishop of Toledo officiated
at the funeral, which was witnessed by
great crowds of the people. The streets
through which the cortege passed were
lined with troops. The casket will re-
main in vault pending the erection of
a tomb.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08

Augusta, Jan. 7.-Sheriff John w.
Clark announces the appointment of
George E. Britt as deputy sheriff. Mr..
Britt was member of the police de-
partment, making a capable member.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
santa Ee DIRECTORS.

New York, Jan. AT the annual
meeting to-day of the Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fe directors, all the
outgoing officers were reelected.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08
FOR DRUNKARDS' WIVES
Carrie Nation Will Establish "A Home
in Kansas City.

in Kansas City.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. Mrs. Car
RE Nation to-day closed negotiations
for large residence in Kansas City,
Kan, to be used as home for drunk
ards wives. The price paid was ST.
500, and it is understood that Mrs. Ma
ton will spend several thousand dol
lars in improving the property. The
ed by Mrs. Nation on a recent trip to
the East.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-08

ing the infiamed mem
branes to heal when
the mucous discharges
cease, and the damage
done to the health is
soon repaired. 8. S. S.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1903-04-18

Then unexpectedly, IKE O broken thing,
she slipped into hts arms.
the first time she had seen the mighty
sea. She took no step forward to vel.
come him, but a great suffusing JOY
came into her face.
Inocencio crossed the room and stood
before her, close, but calm.
"You are so glad, little one, to see
me7 It would be too good to be true
As II to stop his words Llama un-
awares made an impulsive forward
movement. and he, seeing 1t, half held
out his hands to her. Then unexpect-
edly, like a broken thing, she slipped
into his arms.
For the first time since they were
children making toy adobes out by the
acequia he bent down and kissed her.
mi bella magnolia" he said, touch
ing the girls buried forehead as one
would touch the petals OF flower,
mi bella magnolia"
It was natural that he should re-
lapse into the dear, soft Spanish OF
their childhood.
NJ. Peyrac's picture was well hung
and made a stir at the Salon that year.
The painter now wears the red ribbon
Of the Legion of Honor cleaning In bis
buttonhole.
But he did not secure the fortune OF
Mile. de Guerin or any part Of It.
THE END.
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And II you VIII ma place for me,
father, I shall enter a convent. could
teach. you know. Besides, 1t was my
first choice.
'I shall say mass tomorrow also with
4 special intention. shall ask the good
God for the peace and happiness OF
Mile. de Guerin." Thus spake the Padre
Antonio as he sat at solitaire by old
Jose's table In the warmth Of Mexico.
That morning the special intention had
been the repose Of the soul Of Henri
Beausoleil. But as he slowly laid one
card upon another, now here, now
there, he thought Of Inocencio. What a
clear, starry soul was his! What an In.
strument for good he could be-! What
stubborn faith he was capable Of! A
shadow fell upon the table.
Padre" Inocencio said, standing
there straight and tall and brown, "be.
fore l decide upon my future ! must
- far away. l must see the little
Llama. Her last letter does not show
her to be happy"
The player pushed the cards from
him. pile by pile. leaned back In his
seat and ran his fingers slowly through
his thin, gray hair. Then he looked up
and smiled.
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She crossed to her tD7ittng desk ana r1t-
locked q secret draaDer.
favor with the court. He was sought
out by the business men also as the
possessor Of a large sum Of money to
invest. He suffered some disasters.
News from the Confederacy became
more and more gloomy. But his busi-
ness ventures here were fabulously
successful"
There's no royal road to fortune"
breathed Pere Darville half to himself.
ITS the same old dirt rut, impossible
to travel over with perfectly clean
feet. But 60 on. If you please"
Marie de Guerin moistened her lips.
Together with the news Of the fall
Of New Orleans came also word Of the
death of this young Catou. he had
been taken prisoner In the first engage.
ment and died in prison. asking that
word be sent to my uncle to take care
Of his wife. 1t appears my uncle knew
who his wife was-in fact. In the docu.
ment here he explains how he happen.
ed to know"
She crossed to her writing desk. ND.
locked a secret drawer and, having
spent q few seconds in turning over
various packets Of paper, returned to
her chair, handing the priest the docu-
ment in question.
"You will see." she continued, that
this wife was far away, not easily ac-
cessible. Besides. she was half saw
age. an Indian. q Mexican or some
thing. and-well. my uncle drugged his
conscience and turned thief and scoun-
drel. Toward the end of his life, how
ever, he seems to have been In terror
Of dying without making restitution.
In the document there"-she pointed to
the priests lap-''he swears that ey-
cry cent of his money belongs to this
this woman. that 1t was all made with
her husbands fortune. In order that
things may be righted he gives names,
dates, localities and all facts necessary
for Identification"
Pere Darville looked grave.
"The confession bears the date Of the
morning my uncle was stricken down.
He had kind Of fit and never fully re-
covered consciousness. They said he
was constantly asking for something,
but that his speech was so incoherent
they could make nothing out Of 1t.
Doubtless had he lived he would have
induced some one to 60 on a mission
for him to Mexico"
Doubtless" echoed the priest SOL
emnly.
"Well, the months that have passed
since | discovered this document have
been months Of torture to me. knew,
Of course. there was only one rlghtful
thing to do-and l was not strong
enough to do it. Now l have decided.
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TT Germany's exports grow from $685.
$685. in 1901 10 $114,495,000 In 1902.
20 The United States has the highest
murder rate Of any country In the
world.
.aa' Eleven per cent. Of the immigrants
to the United States in the last four
years have been Jews.
sT Matinee girls worship the hero be-
cause they imagine his love-making
stunts are the real thing.
sT Wealth Is something that enables
a millionaire to stand up In meeting
and say 1t is no disgrace to be poor.
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would not give me even his name"
There was pause. No interruption
came from the priest.
"Since then have tried-God, how l
have tried!-to forget. 1t is an awful
thing to hate living. but to be afraid OF
dying because of the other side She
settled her hands little more tightly
together.
But. my daughter, there always re-
mains to us. even to the eleventh hour.
the way of penitence and Of renuncia-
ton" The priests voice was level,
lust a little above the whisper Of the
confessional.
"Ah, | know" the woman broke In,
land 1t is just because Of that have
sent for you. | have only begun to tell
you. father"
Pere Darville gave a quick. upward
glance.
"A year ago an uncle who had allow
ed me to suffer penury and a servile
dependence all my life died. He died
suddenly and without a will. The law
gave his fortune to me because l
CHANGED to be his sisters child. Two
months ago. in secret drawer. l
foEnd q document-a confession writ
ten by my uncle and evidently intend
ed to be made public in order that res
titution might be effected.
my uncle" Marie de Guerin went
on, was q creole. and for years he
was the trusted agent for an aristo-
cratic New Orleans family In America.
He turned their fortune round and
doubled it. it appears, and managed
their affairs In such q way that he
came to be indispensable. The family
finally dwindled down to one repre-
sentative. a young man who seems to
have trusted my uncle blindly.
when the war between the states
broke out. the young man-Catou his
name was-enlisted promptly In the
cause Of the south. My uncle was sent
over here with money to invest Paris
received him with open arms. The
Confederate colony was then In high
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IN, Montana has q milk river-but II
is mostly water.