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The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
wADED FOR A DUCK.
Searching Parties Finally Found
the Hunters Body.


the Hunters Body.
Tallahassee, Fla, Oct. 21.-Last Fri
day afternoon Jim Mitchell, negro
farmer living near Chaires Station in
this county. went out hunting. Fail
ing to return that night, his family be-
came uneasy, and on Saturday morning
searching parties started out to find
him. They secured the woods all day
and far into the night without avail.
The search was resumed Sunday morn
ing. About noon Mitchell's gun was
found leaning against a tree on the
banks of a pond three miles south of
Chaires. His shot pouch and powder
flask were lying on the ground near
the gun. A dead duck was floating on
the waters of the pond, and it is sup
posed that in wading out to secure the
fowl the man got beyond his depth and
was drowned. Parties began dragging
the pond, but their efforts were not
rewarded until yesterday afternoon,
when the body was recovered.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
CASES TO BE HEARD IN
UNITED STATES COURT.
Some That Are ON the Docket Judge
Swayne Is to Try.

Some That Are on the Docket Judge
Swnyne Is to Try.
Tallahassee, Fla, Oct. 21.-United
States Court for the Northern District
Of Florida, Judge Charles Swayne, is to
convene in Tallahassee on Nov. II.
There are about twenty-five cases on
the docket.
Joel Smith, charged with obtaining
money under false promises and using
the United States mails for fraudulent
purposes. Smith was editor of the
Monticello Constitution. News readers
will remember his wonderful endless
chain card, and how, by the employ
ment of hundreds of young ladies In
different parts of the country (without
paying majority of them), he sue
ceeded in building up the largest cir
culation ever achieved by a newspa-
per in any Southern state.
The peonage case against James o.
Ellington, continued from last term,
will probably be brought up at the
coming term.
The celebrated Taylor county snug
Cling cases, for which indictments were
returned against B. F. Lewis. William
McCook, Hiram Hodge, George john
son, William Taylor, James Taylor,
Leonard Lyon and others, have created
considerable comment on account of
the prominence of some of the men in
dicted.
There are two civil suits against the
Seaboard Air Line Railway by Perry
Richard and w. r. White, each ask
ing $4,000 damages for personal in
juries. Linton Holtzenbach has also
brought suit against the King Lum-
Der Company for $4,000 damages for
personal injuries sustained on account
of alleged defective machinery in the
mill.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
REQUEST TO BRYAN
pHIIo S, BENNETT WANTED TO
PROVIDE FOR HIS FRIEND.
ASKED HIM TO TAKE $4,000.
THE WIDOW DECLARES BRYAN
HAS NO RIGHT TO 1T.

revelation of Letter Left by the
Observation-Disclosures Brought Out
mt the Application for Probate.
Bennett Had Long Sought to Have
Bryan Accept Aid-FinaIIy Pre-
vailed in the Matter of the Be
0uest-Bryan's Attitude.
New Haven, Conn, Oct. 21.-As a
climax of to-day's hearing of the ap-
pication for the probating of the will
Of the late Philo S. Bennett, accom-
panying which was a sealed letter
which William ]. Bryan to-day testi
fed was a request that he accept $780,,
900. Judge Stoddard, who represents
Mrs. Bennett, declared that If Mr.. Bry-
an insisted upon receiving the fund,
she would contest the will.
Mr.. Bryan, in reply, said that not
one cent of the money would he allow
either his wife or his children to re-
ceive unless Mrs Bennett were will
ing He, however, did intend to ask
the court to decide the validity of the
beouest so that in case it was declared
legal he could distribute the money
among educational and charitable in
stitutons.
During the hearing Mr.. Bryan intro
duced mass of correspondence be-
tween himself and Mr.. Bennett from
the year 1896 to the year 1900. He read
number of the letters aloud to show
that Mr.. Bennett repeatedly made Of
fers of financial assistance to him. On
four occasions, according to the wit
ness, Mr. Bennett sent him money to
aid him. the amount in all aggregat-
ing $500.
He related that in May, 1900. Mr..
Bennett came to Lincoln, Neb., to dis
cuss the provisions of his will, and
told Mr. Bryan that he wished him to
accept a bequest of $4,000. believing
that he would need it later. The sug-
geston made by Mr.. Bryan at that
time was to the effect that if Mr.. Ben
nett so desired. he could embody it in
request to Mrs. Bennett in a letter
to be left with the will. He further
suggested that the money be left in
trust to himself to distribute among
educational and philanthropic institu-
lions. After Mr.. Bennett returned
East he executed his will and sent a
copy to Mr.. Bryan of what. he said.
was the letter he left with his viii for
Mrs Bennett.
When Mr. Bryans statement had been
concluded, Judge Stoddard said that
The will would be contested by Mrs.
Bennett if Mr.. Bryan sought to secure
the money, believing that Mr.. Bryan
mad no equitable right to it.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
KILLED BY DYNAMITE.

Aurora, Mo-, Oct. 21.-Two men were
killed and eighteen seriously injured
by an explosion of dynamite to be used
for blasting purposes on the construc-
ton work on the White River road in
Stone county, thirty-five miles east
of here to-day. All of the injured will
live.
A telephone message from Stone
county, the scene of the explosion,
says that a second explosion occurred
at Tunnel G, ten miles below there,
killing the foreman Of the works and
injuring seven others. There are no
details.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22

Manchester was clever. after all. in
getting the Duke to buy Kylemore
Castle. They have offered to sell the
estate to the tenants, retaining only
the sporting rights. under Secretary
Wyndham's new land act.
Under that act they can get an adj
vance from the British government
up to 800, 900. and buy back the man
sion and it's gardens. This advance
being repayable in installgnents ax-
tending over sixty-eight years at 2 per
cent. interest, the whole transaction
will work out so the Manchesters will
have acquired one of the most beauti-
full places i'm Ireland for about $780,
900. and can let 1t any day at sub
stantial profit in rent.
The whole scheme was the Duchess
who evidently is not the daughter Of
an American railway magnate for
nothing.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
w. L. III. Henderson, Oxford.

Oxfard. Ga, Oct. 21.-Judge w. L.
H. Henderson, a prominent and re-
speeted citizen of Oxford. died yester-
day afternoon. Judge Henderson had
been in wretched health for the past
two months, but for the past three
days his condition was considered i'm
proved. On the day previous to his
death he was able to sit up and he
seemed in good spirits. He was 81
years of age, and leaves a wife and
two daughters. For the past FIVE years
he has served as postmaster at this
place.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
w. b. Barnett, Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 21.-W. B.
Barnett, president of the National Bank
of Jacksonville. died at IL o'clock to-
night of senility in his S0th year. The
National Bank of Jacksonville is one
of the largest banks in the state. Mr..
Barnett established it in 1877, and had
been president of it continuously since
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
MIKE WARD Defeated
Y0UNGS IN 10 ROUNDS.

Port Huron, Mich. Oct. 21-Mike
Ward, the Canadian welterweight
champion, was given the decision over
Joe Youngs of Buffalo here tonight at
the end OF the tenth round The fight
was fast and furious from start to
finish.
In the preliminary, Eddie Thorne of
Buffalo knocked out Kid Walker of the
same place in the fifth round.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
Isnac ReingOld, Chicago.

Chicago, Oct 21.-Isaac Reingold,
whose verses and songs depicting the
sufferings of the Jewish race in Russia
won for him the title THE Poet of the
Ghetto" died to-day at his home in this
city. Reingold was born in Russia
thirty years ago and came to this coun-
try at the age of Is years.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
-Mrs. Kate 7. woolsey writing on

Mrs. Kate T. Woolsey writing on
"Woman's Inferior Position in a Re-
public" compares woman's status in
the United States with her status in
Russia. For example. in America
millions of wives have no individual
control over their property. - Rus
STA. on the other hand, for about two
centuries, every wife has been the le-
gal mistress of her own fortune.
Where 5000 wives are deserted by hus-
bands in American, 500 such assertions
occur in Russia. No little girls can
be employed in Russian factories;
thousands are so employed in this
country. Finally, more women work
in the fields in the United States than
in Russia.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
FLORIDA RAILROAD COMMISSION
To Have It's Phosphate Rate Discus
sion on Nov. 16.

"a
sion on Nov. 16.
Tallahassee, Fla, Oct. 21.-The Rail-
road Commission has again changed the
date for discussing with the railroads
the advisability of adopting a rate OF
1 cent per ton per mile on phosphates
shipped from point to point in Flor
ida, except where the change would
increase the rate now in force. The
meeting was called for Nov. 1s, in
Tallahassee. At the request Of the
railroads the place Of meeting was
changed to Jacksonville. and the date
to Nov. g. In compliance with another
request, the date has been again
changed TO Nov. 16.
The citizens of Citrus have petition
ed the Railroad Commission, asking
that they be given better depot ac-
cornnodations. The commission has
taken the matter up with the Sea-
board Air Line officials.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
TO REsUME BUSINESS
ran of the Union Trust Com
p"ny of baltimore.

ths ~, more Oct. 21.-The directors of
lnp "ion Trust Company held a meet
and ~, which lasted several hours.
Affairs Sc a thorough discussion of the
vas ado the company, a resolution
ssrrsnps l, s' 10 appoint a committee to
business ior the company to resume
eht at tSa Miles White, Jr., was pres
he said ne .t meeting. After it was over
Vas for ny me sentiment of all present
nnancis, 'ne resumption of business. In
ssttled CIcies here to-day business
tnowledso to a normal basis. The
.onnanjss mat all banks and trust
meet snv mad ample cash on hand to
~<snhers 80 Ss'nergency cleared the at
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
AMERICAN DUCHESS
MAKES SHREWD DEAL

Drives sharp Bargain When She
Persuaded Husband TO Buy Kyle
more Castle.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
London, Oct 1.-THE Duchess Of
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
Death of a Little One.

Arnold Rosenbrook, the four months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. 1. f. Rosen,
brook. died yesterday morning after a
short illness. The funeral will take
place from the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rosenbrook, No. 20 West Thirty-
second street. at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22
Cunningham Receiver.

Washington, Oct. 21.-The acting con-
troller of the currency was advised last
night that the Federal National Bank
of Pittsburg would not open for bust
ness this morning. He Immediately ap-
pointed National Bank Examiner John
b. Cunningham receiver.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22

While one-room tenements in Lon
den have decreased from 172.502 to
149. 524. or IA per cent, two-room, three
room and fCur-room tenements have
increased Is per cent, Is per cent.
and Il per cent, respectively.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-22

In come sections of Texas cotton
growing is being abandoned because
of re t'cll weevil pest. and the land is
being turned to other crops. while n
scrte cases Texas cotton growers are
moving to Oklahoma and Indian Ter
ritory, where the boil weevil has not
yet reached.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-10-02
Paving stones and Revolutions.

The reasons why another reign OF
terror was not recently i~naugurated in
France is thus stated by the Chicago
Times-Herald: Zone h~undred-ffty
twenty-five years ago these things
would have set the mobs going. They
would be throwing paving stones at
one another! Paving stones? All, there
is the secret Of the whole matter. The
mobs have been robbed Of their m
munition. The people stand ready to
hoist the red flag and run riot, but
what are the bare hands against maces
and muskets? Fhe rioter stoops to pick
up a paving stone, and his fingers
scratch vainly along the smooth sur
face Of the asphalt with which most OF
the streets Of Paris are now paved.
Ciel! He is helpless! He straightsns
up and stares vaguely about him for a
moment, and then some commissary
OF police runs him in. Men and women
follow, shouting and shaking their
fists, but there are no paving stones
for them to hurl. So the Republic
continues to stand. It is wonderful!
A. little bit Of asphalt prevents the
killing Of people by the scores, and
history Is robbed of whole chapters
OF bloody details. Vive lie tar barrel!"
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V

But Florence was silent. She only
cast a b~eseeching glance at Edward;
but the latter knew his advantage TOO
well. He was aware that there was
still n means of parting the two
lovers, and did not delay using the
weapon.
You have II at an unfortunate
time, Mr.. Roland" he said, with cu1-
ting scorn. Il shall be at your service
for the explanation you will probably
demand at any hour tomorrow; today
| regret that it is impossible. At my
uncle's urgent desire, my marriage with
his daughter takes place this very day;
all the arrangements for the
are completed; the justice of the peace
will arrive in an hour. You probably
understand that IL affair must be dc
ferred for the present"
Roland had turned deadly pale: he
scarcely heard the last words; his eyes
rested only on Florence. At last, With
a violent effort he murmured, almost
unintelligibly:
"You heard. What have you to say :?
Answer"
Florence stood as If utterly crushed.
For the first time she realized how TN.
pardonable her weakness had been,
and that the decision which she had
regarded as a sacrifice to iiial love
was really an act of treason to the m.n
to whom her promise and her faith
were pledged. In the consciousness of
this guilt, she did not even ATTEMPT
to defend herself. but, instead OF an
swering. burst into passionate weeping.
II know enough" said William in a
hollow tone. FAREWELL"
A fash of triumph blazed in Ed
wards eyes, but he exulted too soon.
The moment when William turned
from her broke the spell which had
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-10-02
CHAPTER vi.

As the door closed behind her
cousin, Florence uttered a sigh of re-
lief. She had feared an instant out
break of the quarrel, which seemed at
an end, at least for the moment, but
the last threatening words OF the two
men had not escaped her notice.
What are you to do?" she asked
snxiously. What is the meaning of
the concealed threats you exchanged
with Edward? William, l beseech
you"
Say no more" he interrupted grave
ly, almost sternly. This is a matter
which concerns us men alone. You
hear that no explanation will take
place at present. Let thai suffice"
Florence looked timidly at him. The
dark cloud on his brow was not caused
by the dispute with Edward: she knew
only too well what had o~ccasioned it.
you are angry with me-still.' she
said, softly.
No, | understand that you were de-
ceived by the intrigue. that q fathers
last wish has a powerful influence, but
| had expected my ~aillanced wife to
show more resolution, more confidence.
|, too, remained for months with no
message from you; l, too, heard that
you assented to the separation your
father decreed: but ! did not believe it
for an instant. What urged me hither
was merely the torturing uncertainty,
a vague presentiment OF misfortune.
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HAD AN AWFUL DREAM.
.
Robbed by a Giant Ostrich WIN
Almost Red Leos.

Hunting yarns were in order AMI
it was up to the African explorer fot
his contribution.
Il was trekking along the southern
coast of Africa a few years ago" said
he, land had spent most of the dsy
shooting pheasants, springboks, vickl
toks, duykerboks and the other kinds
of books with which the countu
abounds, when | was suddenly con!|
tronted by the biggest ostrich | ever
saw.
"As he stood before me. intently
regarding me, he looked to be six fee!
tall, and for the moment | lost my
presence of mind. Then | backed
away, intending to shoot the big bird,
but to my utter dismay found that
the magazine of my gun was empty.
Then | remembered hearing that
the legs Of an ostrich turn pink when
he is angry and looked at his limbs
They were not only pink but almost
led, and, as he started threateningly
toward me, ! threw myself fiat on the
ground, this being admittedly the best
way to escape death or injury from
the blows of one of these birds when
Infatuated.
The ostrich came close to my side,
and after intently regarding me for a
moment, poked out his long neck, in
serted his bill into the pocket OF m!
w~aistcoat, a~bstractei my watch and
calmly swallowed it with a look Of
intense satisfaction.
Next he explored the pockets Of
my trousers, and finding my knlle'
gulped that down with an expression
Of gastronomic delight. My bunch OF
keys followed suit, as did everything
in the way of metal or glass | naa
about me.
Then, having made a sun1ptuOas
meal of my personal belongings NJ
stalked majestically away, leaving me
unframed. I got up finally and wen'
through my pockets to see II ne nav
left anything, when, to my utter sur
prise, | found my watch, knife he!'
and everything else in their propu
receptacles.
Then it dawned upon me tha'
had dreamed a bad dream ana ~
solved never again to take a nap "
the veldt."-New York Tribune
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Had | arrived a few hours later,
should have found You anothcr's WIFE"
Florence bowed her head in con-
scious guilt. She had SO dreaded this
fate, yet had not had courage to boldly
resist it. But for this Intervention, she
would indeed have fallen a victim to it.
Il am brave only when you are at
my side" she confessed. do not re-
preach me, William! / was so utterly
deserted; but now you are here again,
and all will be WE'LL"
He gazed silently 1T the pale. sweet
face raised SO imploringly to his. and
the reproof died On his lips. He loved
this tender, yielding creature, with
her gentle unselishness, and knew that
she was capable of any sacrifice as soon
as a strong hand guided ana directed
her.
Then show me that you can be
brave and ~steadfast when only my love.
not my presence. protects YOU" he re-
piled. Il CANNOT stay with you as you
expect; my leave of absence gives me
only a few hours more. / must reioin
my regiment today, and God alone
knows when I shall be permitted to
see you again."
At his first words Florence's fea-
lures expressed vague anxiety; now she
started in sudden terror.
You are going? You will leave
me?"
Il must. I gave my colonel my word
OF honor to return at sunset. This was
the sole condition on which he would
permit me to ride here. l must keep
this promise"
AND leave me alone, exposed to the
full fury of the storm which Edward
will raise. You mortally insulted him,
flung the word fraud into his face.
HE will avenge himself for It, and OF
me. If you are out Of reach"
Then come with me-" said William.
with desperate resolution. Cast every
thing behind you and follow me at
once. Our marriage has long been
agreed upon. We shall find within our
lines a justice OF the peace and a priest,
will perform the ceremony. Day after
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES en-yo can be
my wife. Then come what may. at
least nothing can separate u.s."
And my father?" replied the young
girl. with a trembling voice. Must
he, In his last hour, call in vain for his
child? Must a strangers hand close
his eyes? So long as he breathes. my
place is at his side"
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IT WAS THE LOOK OF A MAN SURE OF HIS VENGEANCE.

held the young woman captive. She
she would lose him forever. and. ere he
reached it, she rushed forward, clasp
ing his arm with both hands.
William. don't leave me SO! You
see that / was deceived, ensnared, and
that unfortunate promise vas ~extorted
from m beside my fathers sick-bed.
Hhey gave me no choice, and constant
" told me you had given me up. until
T. believed It,"
The young officer paused; his voice
still sounded harsh and bitter, but at
least he fingered.
"Then choose now" he said. Nov
the net that ensnared you is torn. and
no one shall prevent your free decision.
Choose whose wife you will be-"
yours! yours!" cried Florence
with passionate fervor. as she rushed
into his arms. Protect me, William.
You do o know how they have tor
tured mel"
Eyes, I see it." he said, bending to-
ward her.
His resentment could not endure
against this touching entreaty. Clasp
ing her hand in his, he turned reso-
lutely to Harrison.
my ~fiancee's explanation Is sufficient
for me, and. I hope, for you also. AS
she has been the victim Of q fraud"
Edward started at the insult. and was
about to answer. but Roland gave him
no opportunity.
"Well, call it delusion, II the word
sounds better. The fact remains the
same. and also the part which you have
played in it. You probably will not
refuse to account to me for it. ever
though there must be delay. in this
house and at the hour when the man
who also was a father to you lies on
his death-bed. such a dispute cannot
be settled. So I yield to necessity and
shall wait a more fitting season"
Edward looked as IL he were on the
point Of rushing upon his enemy. The
icy contempt in Roland's words en-
ragged him even more than the insults
themselves. but by exerting all his
strength of will, he controlled himself.
"A o fitting season." he re-
peated. You are right, Mr.. Roland.
i, too, can wait, and perhaps the hour
for settlement will come before you
expect it."
He turned slowly toward the door.
His game was lost: the prize for whose
sake he had humDled himself to in
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there just SO | couldn't fall; you're a
mean, hateful thing"
The man stepped respectfully aside,
with a look of amused perplexity on
his face. WAS this a wilful deed?'
ne asked.
mo. '%twasn't; / slipped, and you
might have stayed away SO | could
have been hurt; / hate the sight OF
you," she cried, angrily, while the
tears filled her eyes.
do you really wish to be injured ?
l Am sure | would be glad to assist
you in any way that I can. | might
accommodate you by throwing you as
high as possible and letting you come
down unattended. could throw you
quite high; | am over six feet tall, and
am strong, while you are but a
feathers weight"
Lothia laughed gaily. You're not
sucn a bad sort after ALL" she said
but do wish you hadn't been there
so they could have found and sent
me home; l guess then papa'd be
sorry"
"Yonder is a fat rock which will
make a comfortable seat; let us be
friends, and you tell me all about il
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. his hand tc
assist her.
Yates, Lothia Yates; now, what is
| your name"
The man seemed suddenly confused
but finally stammered out, "Silas."
Now sit here and tell me your
trouble, if you will"
Well" she began, ryou see nana
IS just as good as gold, but some.
thing has got hold of him lately. and
he wants me to marry an old man
with the horridest name. Say. haven't
you another name?"
The man redeemed as he replied
Yes; Aaron"
A silvery peal Of laughter foated IN
the mountain side. "Why, isn't that
1unny; that's the old mans name foo
aaron Woodbridge forty; just think OF
IL. IL had been hurt maybe papa
would have felt sc sorry tina. when
the old man comes tomorrow 10
would send him away"
Does forty seem to you so very
old?" queried the gentleman.
- dear, yes! papa is sixty: I am
twenty, and papa has been old ever
since a remember him. I wish !
mad been hurt just a little so I could
MAKO a fYss. but l haven't a scratch"
Now, Miss Yates"
Say, Lothia, it seems as n I had
known you always"
Very well, Lothia. I am a med,co,
man, DR.. Aaron; you are generally
bruised. l will bandage your head
your ankle and your arm. and will
convey you to a farm house nearby
where will arrange for you to re'
main until sufficiently recovered to he
removed. OF course, the length ~
time rests with yourself. In the mean.
Time you can communicate with tbis
old mar and tell him your feelings
perhaps, h may release YOU"
|, that's capital" she cried. clappin,
her hands.