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The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04

Paris, Nov. S.-The reports that Pre-
n1ier Combes intended to resign be-
came more persistent this afternoon,
following the action of M. Jaures, the
Socialist leader, in notifying the presi-
dent of the council of his intention to
interpellate the government on the sub
ject of strikes in the northern spinning
district: but the reports are not trace
able to any authoritative source.
M. Combes answer to the interpella-
ton will show that the government
has done everything possible to secure
arbitration, and in view of his eXplana-
ton the premier's immediate associates
say M Jaures and the Socialists will
continue to vote in support of the gov
eminent, thus ensuring the premier a
majority and obviating any expected
reason for his resignation.
While the retirement of M. Combes
continues to be probable later, the pre-
mier has not yet announced his inten-
ton to do so, and there is no present
indication that his retirement is immi-
nent.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
PENNsLYvANIA REPUBLICANS.
There Was N Division in the Demo-
cratic Ranks.

cratic Ranks.
Philadelphia, Nov. S.-Estimates
from the sixty-seven counties Of the
state indicate plurality for Matthews
(Republican) for state treasurer. of
217,7S4
Snyder for auditor general, who be-
came the object of criticism because,
as a state senator, he voted for what
is popularity known as the Press mug
zler'' law, was apparently cut very lit
tie.
1t is apparent from the nature OF the
estimates received during the night,
that the Repu blican plurality may ex-
coed 225.000.
Reuben o. Moon, Republican, was to-
day elected to Congress from the
Fourth district, in this city to fill the
vacancy, caused by the death of Rob-
ert H. Foerderer. Republican. MIR.
Moons only opponent was Raymond
Raff, an independent Democrat.
All the candidates on the Republican
city ticket, which included district at
torney and other Offices, but not Mayor,
were elected to-day by the usual large
Republican plurality. Although the
vote polled was not heavy. the official
figures will show a plurality for the
several candidates of probably more
than 100000
The election was one of the quietest
had here in years There were no fac
tionaI differences in the Republican
ranks, but the Democrats were divided,
the boiling faction styling itself The
Independence Party" The vote OF the
Independence party was not large.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
MINERS THROWN OUT.
Four Thousand to 5000 Men IDLE ne
We1ch, w. Va.

Roanoke. Va. Nov. IA special
from WEIGH, w. Va, says 1900 to 5000
men have been discharged by the
United States Coal and Coke Company.
The time that the men vial be idle is
not definitely known.
The United States Coal and Coke
Company have a plant at WEIGH that Is
estimated to be worth $4,000, 900, and
their action in closing the plant down
and discharging all their employees has
created widespread CONSERVATION all
along the line of the Norfolk and West
ern Railway i'm the coal field. No In
formation will be given out as to when
the men will resume work.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
LIGHT IN MISSISSIPPI.
Clerk of the Court Fight VIII Go
Into the House.

Jackson, Miss. Nov. 3.-The vote in
the state in to-days election was
light. The Democratic ticket, headed
by ]. X. Vardeman for Governor, was
elected, there being no opposition. The
race for clerk of the Supreme Court,
in which there are five candidates, is
in doubt The ticket is long and re-
turns are coming in slowly.
From returns received at midnight
II Is doubtful il the vote will reach
100000 In the race for clerk of the
Supreme Court, Yerger Of Kinds and
Meyers Of Marshall seem to be in the
lead None Of the candidates has re-
ceived a plurality, and 1t Is said the
election will be thrown into the House.
An entirely new Legislature was
elected to-day, which will elect two
United States senators. Senators II.
d. Money and A. j. McLaurin. who
were nominated in the August prima-
ries, will have no opposition.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
NEGROES ARE ORDERED TO
LEAVE ILLINOIS TOWN.

Chicago, Nov. s.-Excitement pre-
waits to-day among the colored citizens
Of Morgan Park, as the result of the
posting of plaeards throughout the
town, giving notice to all eolored per-
sons that they will be allowed forty
eight hours in which to leave the place.
Several families have already left TAX
ing with them whatever goods they
could conveniently carry. and it Is ex-
pected that others will follow their ex-
ample
The order to leave is the outcome OF
the murder of Chief Of Police Airey
Saturday night by Mack Wiley, who
with several others of his colored
friends, was out on a Halloween
frolic.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
HOW ROOSEVELT VOTED.
President Went to Oyster Bay and
Cast His Ballot.

Oyster Bay, L. l., Nov. 3.-President
Roosevelt cast his vote at Oyster Bay
at 9:55 O'Clock this morning. After
that, accompanied by Secretary Loeb
and some friends, he took a drive on
Sycamore Hill.
There was crowd of townfolk
around the station, including a crowd
of small children, who waved Ameri-
can flags and gave the President a
hearty greeting as he alighted from
the train. Mr.. Roosevelt drove at once
to the polling place, where, after greet
ing the polling clerks and the inspector
of elections, he was given ballot and
went into the booth to prepare it. A
minute or two later he came out and
voted, the inspector announcing that
Theodore Roosevelt had voted ballot
No. 80.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
DEMOCRATS ONCE MORE
CARRY RHODE ISLAND

Indications Arc That Governor Gar
vim Has Won.
Providence, r. l., Nov. 3.-At mid
night the returns indicate the re-elec-
ton of Gov. Garvin (DemocraD by a
greatly reduced plurality.
The vote is very close, however, and
the result will probably be in doubt
until the last district is heard from.
The Republican State Central Commit
tee claimed that later returns would
overcome Garvin's lead at midnight
over Col Colt, Republican
In Providence Mayor Miller (Dem-
crat), was reelected.
Owing to the isolated situation Of
many towns and the fact that the polls
did not close until o'clock, complete
returns will not be received before to-
morrow
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
OHIO PLEASED ROOSEVELT.

Washington, Nov. 3.-President
Roosevelt arrived in Washington at STA
o'clock tonight from Oyster Bay. He
drove at once to the White House.
No sooner had the train come to a
standstill than the President alighted.
He was handed the latest dispatches
of the Associated Press on the election,
and stopped under an electric light in
the station to read them. He made no
comment.
The only expression President Roose-
Welt would make regarding the election
was that he was very much gratifed
with the results from Ohio.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
Destroyed Six Large Buildings in
Troy, N. Y.


Troy, N. Y.
Albany, N. Y, Nov. 3.-Fire, which
started at 1880 o'clock tonight in the
Citizens Steamboat line pier at Troy,
ragged for two hours before 1t was un-
der control, and destroyed several large
buildings on River street, between
Broadway and Second street, including
the beautiful Altruria Hall, in the Bur-
dette building, which alone entails a
loss upward of 100000.
The buildings burned included the
Western Union office, Reynolds furni-
ture store and the old Cluett building.
six in all.
BY midnight 100000 worth of prop
erty was in flames. The fire swept up
River street across Monument Square,
threa tening the property across the
street.
The fire was finally got under con-
troll by the fall of walls of the south
ernmost building. The loss will exceed
$1,000,000. No loss of life or injuries
to persons are reported.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
BOSTON DEMOCRATIC
But state of Massachusetts Belongs
TO Republicans.


Boston, Nov. s.-John L. Bates was
reelected Governor of Massachusetts
to-day by a plurality of 35,s49 over
Col. William A. CASTOR, the Democratic
candidate.
With returns complete from every
town and city in the state, the total
vote for Governor was: Bates, Repub-
lican, 199 1893 CASTOR. Democrat, 1863, 544.
The Legislature remains practically
unchanged, so far as Democrats and
Republicans are concerned, but the So
cialist party, which had three men,
bers last year, will be represented by
only one. a member from Brockton.
The Socialist vote fell off considerably
from last year.
Col CASTOR carried the city Of Bos-
ton by plurality of 1929 votes over
Gov. Bates. Col. CASTOR increased his
vote of last year by $3.50.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
TWELVE SHOTS WERE
FIRED AT CAPT. EVEN.
His Hat and Coat Punctured, but
He Escaped.

He Escaped.
Lexington, KY, Nov. 3.-Twelve
shots were fired at Capt. Even, the
star witness in the feud cases recent
ly tried In Breathitt county. as he
passed along Walnut street tonight.
The shots were fired from blind al
ley. One went through his hat and
another through the lapel of his coat,
but none Of them touched him. He
was walking along with Judge w. H.
Mann, at whose home he is staying.
and the Judge had just crossed the al
ley in front of Even when the firing
began.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
NEGRO WAS LYNCHED
After n Fight I'm Arkansas Between
Whites and Blacks.


Lake Village. Ark, Nov. s.-Henry
Johnson, negro, was taken from jail
here at noon to-day by a mob and
hanged in the center of town.
The act followed fight between the
whites and blacks early in the day. in
which Frank Anderson was killed and
B. Vinson, a lawyer from Little Rock,
and several others were wounded.
During the row, it is claimed, Ed.
Coleman, a negro, began shooting,
which began a fusilade. When it was
over the dead and wounded were count
ed. Coleman fled, with a posse In pur-
suit. johnson was locked up. Excite
ment ran high and a mass meeting Of
citizens was held, at which observation
of law was urged, but large number
of the more excitable rushed to the
jail, battered down the doors, secured
Johnson and hanged him.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
GUN USED AS A BILLY
MAY CAUSE DEATH.

Danville, Ky. Nov. s.-while in an
election discussion to-day, William
Middleton. aged 20, struck Fountain H.
Hasty with the butt Of q gun, crush
ing his skull. Hasty win die.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
COMBES TO RESIGN.

French Premier VIII Retire After
Budget Is Voted.
London, Nov. ga special dispatch
from Paris says that at a meeting of
the council of ministers to-day Premier
Combes announced that he will resign
Immediately after the budget is voted.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04
BRYAN's HOME STATE

Went Republicans by a Plurality of
10000 Votes.
Lincoln, Neb. Nov. s.--Based on re-
turns from IFS voting precincts outside
c,ont,nuaa on F,fth page
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-04

Continued on Filth Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16

BASIN There are too many places Of pos
sible entrance, and perhaps even with
Gordon of police and temporary barrier
at the places Of usual assemblage the Ice
would have been crowded But It is assured
that scores would have needed a distinct
prohibition In the name Of the law. II
there Is no law whereby the authorities
could have interposed such an obstacle to
a dangerous use Of the basin the deficiency
should be supplied at once to guard against
all future emergencies OF this kind In any
case there should be some fund from Wnlcn
the Commissioners can procure the facilities
for safeguarding the people who use the Ice
In. winter especially II this basin Is con-
tinued as skating pond. Lights. ladders.
ropes and properly equipped boats shouio
be always at hand, just as In summer tne
bathing beach 81 equipped with boats, noats
and life preservers. But better suggestion
Is that offered by several correspondents
whose letters to The Star are printed today
that the basin be abandoned as too DANGER
Gus and the fish ponds Immediately nortn
Of It be given over in winter to the skaters
who wish a nearby place of exercise. Ihese
ponds are shallow and their use by the
skaters would interfere very little II any
with their summer function.
If this plan be adopted 1t should De tne
duty of the harbormaster to keep the oasin
clear of Ice II possible, or to break up the
ice in It so that the people can not use the
dangerous surface. It Is probably the WORST
conceivable place Of public resort IN winter
an account of the exceptional action OF INC
tides and the unsuitable character OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
January Sale
Muslin Underwear.

We call attention today to some
low-priced undergarments, repre-
senting values very much better than
usual, and the best obtainable at the
several prices. Bright, new goods,
just arrived.
Muslin and Cambria Drawers hem and tucks;
also umbrella rufae with hem and cluster 2Sc
Of tucks. Pair. .'.........
Muslin Drawers. deep rufie Of cambric; zoe.
Muslin and Cambria Drawers, several styles
hemstitched ruf3e; deep rufle Of lace and cOc
Insertion; embroidery RUNE. Pair. ......... -
Muslin and Cambria Gowns, high neck. tucked
yoke and hemstitched tucked Fe-neck yoke. cOc
Each. -
Cambria and Nainsook Corset Covers, deliberately
trimmed with lace-several pretty styles eOc
Muslin and Cambria Short Skirts. hemstitched
and plain rufie also Muslin Long Skirts, sOc
with deep umbrella founce. Each. OoS'
Cambria Gowns, square and We neck yoke OF
embroidery; others with yoke of tucks and zcc
embroidery. Each. .'...........
Muslin and Cambria Long Skirts. deep umbrella
tucked ruf1e; others with rufae OF tucks and zcc
feather stitching. Each. I j.
Cambria Short Skirts, lawn rufie of hem zrc
stitching and embroidery Each. .......... 4 -
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
The Overdue st. Louis.

The delay in the arrival of the St. Louis
is causing anxiety among many persons,
who are individually interested in her well
fare. But it is apparently not shared as yet
by the agents of the line or by those who
understand the sea-going qualities Of the
vessel 1t is assumed that the ship may
have become disabled at sea and COM
PEELED to proceed under sail. A steamer
which traversed the same route and ar
rived after the st. Louis was due reports
heavy weather. in which. II the liners en-
gines were disabled, she might have serious
work to preserve herself. Yet even with
out steam it is believed she could outlive
the gale. The gravest danger IL from col
usion with another vessel or with an Ice
berg. Thus far there is no report what
ever of wreckage Indeed, the ship has
not been sighted since she sailed and the
optimistic. assumption In that she broke
down early and was blown at once out OF
the course. She may turn up at the Azores
or limp into either Of her homo ports to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
The Dangers at the Tidal Basin

There Is ample evidence to show that the
poicemen on duty at the tidal basin
wednesday evening did all in their power
to warn the people away from the danger
Gus place where alone exit from the ice
was convenient and comparatively safe
Some OF the skaters have voluntarily testi-
ned TO their own folly In Ignoring these
warnings, and as far as the provisions for
the public security went they may be re-
sarded as having been efficiently applied.
But the great misfortune is that these ia
cilities were in themselves Inadequate. The
danger being so apparent that the police
men on duty undertook to shift the exit
planks TO another place and to keep the
people away from the Ice It should have
been someone's duty to adopt means earlier
In the day to keep the people off the basin.
II VIII not do to rest upon mere verbal
warnings which throw the burden of blame
for subsequent accidents upon individuals
who disregard the suggestions. crowd
VIII always go where it can. 1t will seek
danger spots by a natural instinct, and It
Is notorious that no amount of mere moral
suasion will prevent this Indulgence in risky
enterprises The wise people will heed
warnings and not wait for barriers to pre-
vent them from venturing too far But
there are always many unwise ones In every
crowd. and these should be given special
protection when they are .consresating in
pubic places. sooh a. the basin.
II may have been impossible even with
ropes and bars to keep the people OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
Cuban Reciprocity.

Mr.. Charles M. Pepper, close student Of
Cuban affairs, having just returned to this
country from the island, gives In the course
of an interview in another part Of The Star
today a clear idea Of the state Of the Cuban
mind in regard to reciprocity. Mr.. Pepper
shows that the antagonism to the treaty
on the Cuban side was fomented by In
f1uences distinctly inimical to the growth
Of friendship and trade relations between
Cuba and the United States. Conspicuous
among these were the large European trade
organizations, which are destined to lose
materially II the pending treaty Is Jointly
ratified. Already. says Mr.. Pepper, one OF
the largest Spanish houses In Cuba is PLAN
ming to shift the bulk of its trade to the
United States under the reciprocal arrange
ment 1t is certain that Europe will lose
and the United States gain by the treaty.
The Cuban opposition has now been over
come. and there is no reason to believe
that the insular senate will not ratify the
treaty as soon as the American Senate does
so. The former. however. will wait for the
latter. having been taught lesson by the
delays of last session.
Cuba has been brought by the friends Of
reciprocity to understand that the treaty
will benefit her. The great middle con-
sentative class will profit chiefly. The
workers in the fields, who have for two
seasons been making little If any more
than bare livelihood. will do better when
the American market Is thrown open to
the Cuban products. Prosperity awaits
cuba in consequence OF this ARRANGEMENT
and profits await the United States Hav-
ing freed Cuba from political yoke and
set her on her feet as an Independent
power the duty of the United States Is not
done until this country furnishes the island
with market and thereby restores life to
war-stricken Industries and people. The
performance Of that duty will incidentally
accrue to the benefit OF the general trade
OF the mainland. Prompt ratification of the
treaty by the Senate is demanded by every
moral and commercial consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
A Strong Quartet,

This has been a notable week in the SEN
atorial world. The upper house Of Con-
gress has no members superior in ability
or usefulness to Plat Of Connecticut,
Spooner Of Wisconsin, Fairbanks Of In
diana and Perkins of California. AL four
are to succeed themselves. ALI four hold
important committee assignments and are
busy with questions Of the first moment to
the country. The loss Of any one Of them
would have afforded occasion for regret.
The loss of all would have been a national
misfortune. Democrats and republicans
alike therefore may rejoice in seeing such
men kept in high commission. The country
Will profit by their continued activity and
their respective constituents in particular
Will reap rich fruits from public servants
so thoroughly equipped for public business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
Mr.. Smith on Our Golden Age.

Taking for his text the question. care We
Worse Than Our Fathers?' Mr.. Charies
Emory Smith delivered an address In Buf-
falo last night which must have been well
worth hearing. He answered the question
In the negative, and dealt with historical
facts in a spirit at once philosophical and
optimistic. Observe how early IN our MIS-
tory were inaugurated reveral practices
which ordinarily are accepted as marks OF
present day political degeneracy:
THE Pennsylvania legislature Of 1851 IN
vented flibustering. But these things were
not limited to the keystone state. i. hau "a
brilliant rival in the old bay state. l.
PENNSYLVANIA was the bold discoverer OF
flibustering, Massachusetts was the arti US
tic inventor Of gerrymandering. Ihe pom.
ticians gerrymandered in those Gays just
as the financiers Morganize In our day.
MARYLAND copyrighted colonlZing. ana II
there is any political scheme that our 1ath.
ers were not consummate adopts at II ought
to be caught and placed in the hall OF an
tiquities.'
Mr.. Smith would perform public service
by taking the platform and delivering this
address throughout the country. 1t is very
much to the point just now, and contains
matter upon which so few people reflect
and about which so many are uniformed
The average man hears so much about the
wisdom of the fathers and their faultiess
methods Of doing business he regards them
as having been both omniscient and I'M
peccable. He imaglnes political Garden
of Eden In the beginning was perfect
government administered by perfect men,
Then came the tempter, and men fell, and
have been falling ever since. He does not
doubt that we are headed for smash and
rapidly approaching 1t. He shudders to
think Of what one of the fathers would say
were he to come back and discover how far
we have descended on the road to ruin.
Mr. Smiths reading makes him smile at
this He knows the true story, as do
others who have looked into it. But there
is need of a wide distribution OF his In
formation The ranters who play only for
temporary advantage, and partly through
ignorance and partly through design mis-
represent matters, are permitted to occupy
the center Of the stage too much. Their
mouthings have made an impression tnju-
rious to the public veal. The widespread
pessimism that prevails Is in large measure
due to their unchallenged and unexposed
harpings on a condition Of affairs that
never existed. Instead of starting from
perfection and working downward. we
started from many imperfections and COM
promises and have been working uncom-
monty we'll upward. We started with q
rope of sand. We are held together today
by a band of iron. Never since we pro-
claimed ourselves a free people has the ma
tional spirit been so high and well estab-
lshed as now. Our scheme Of government
is far from perfect and always will be. but
II Is well adapted to human beings, and
rather a capable grade of human beings
are living and f1ourishing under 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
Gov. Taft.
From tho New York Times.

From the New York Times.
By yielding to the vehemently expressed
desires of the Fflipinos and remaining in
the islands despite the many honorable and
important personal reasons he has for
wanting to come home, Gov. Taft only con-
Arms the wisdom of his selection for and
retention In the position he now holds, and
the need for such confirmation long since
passed away. The fact that he Is 80 highly
appreciated by the native population Is one,
however, that teaches a new and most en-
couragfng lesson. Our anti-imperiaiistic
friends. indeed, may interpret the demon
stration which changed the governor's
mind as proving on the part of the Fill
pinos not contentment with the existing
situation, but fear of unknown ills at the
hands Of another 'satrap," but the rest OF
US will see in 1t most remarkable vindica-
ton of American rule and an unexpected
appreciation by the Filipinos Of the gov
eminent against which, while they did not
understand it, they fought SO long and so
fiercely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-16
Blood Suckers.
From the Newark News


That anthracite coal should be and ought
to be higher to the consumer in virtue of
the recent coal strike Is statement not to
be debated. That there should be variation
in price according to distance and freight
charges is. OF course, inevitable. But. CIV
ing these diversities all just elasiSc limit,
they do not begin to account for the vaEa-
r1es of the market. and the monstrous ex>
actions imposed on a suffering and helpless
public, a public made up for the most part
Of the poorer and laboring classes. II the
coal delivered by the big companies Is mar
keted at pretty nearly the normal rates,
there il but one conclusion to be reached.
It Is the coal controlled In output and dis
tribution by the Independent operators,
which is put on the market at blood suck
ing rates.