davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
COAL TALK FROM PULPITs.
Preachers Gave the shortage Their
Attention.


Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE temperature
In Chicago to-day dropped twenty-four
degrees in less than two hours, and
tonight is lowering around the zero
mark. Late in the day a brisk north
west wind sprang up and intensified the
low temperature.
There is much suffering, but as the
worst cases of restitution have been
provided for by charitable institutions,
no deaths have been reported during
the day.
The coal situation remains unchang-
ed, and it's causes and effects were dis
cussed by the many Chicago pastors in
their sermons to-day. The actual
search for evidence OF a combine of coal
dealers for the purpose of forcing up
the price OF fuel in the Chicago mar
ket will be resumed tomorrow by the
special grand jury, which began its
task yesterday.
Two hundred thousand in Chicago
are suffering from ailments directly
due to cold and exposure resulting
from the coal famine, according to the
weekly bulletin of the health depart
ment issued to-day. Serious results are
already seen in a heavy Increase In
the death rate, and the health de-
partment brands the men responsible
for the situation as guilty of con-
structive homicide.
The death rate last week for chill
dren under five years of age was 1872
per cent greater than in the corre-
spending, week of last year. and among
persons over so years of age 1t was
1877 per cent. greater.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
MIDDIES IN MISCHIEF
uAzINCs AT ANNAPOLIS NOW TO BE
INVESTIGATED.
ONE WITH A BROKEN JAW
AND ANOTHER LOCKED UP FOR
GIVING IT.

,-nDer eIassmen Had Been Hazing
fair.
Young Pearson of New Hampshire.
He and BIasdeI of New York Had n
Eteht Pearson Fought on With
His Broken Jaw for Five Rounds.
others Than BIasdeI Are to BE Ar
rested for Completely I'm the At
Annapolis, Nd, Jan. n.-As result
of a fight between Midshipman Robert
a Pearson, a member of the fourth
class from Concord, N. H, and Francis
G. Blasdel of New York, the former,
is in the hospital, with a broken jaw,
and Blasde1 is locked up.
The affair occurred last Saturday
night. and was the result of Parsons
refusal to be hazed by upper class
men. The upper classmen had been
running him, and some time ago he
&c said to have tainted under the or
deal He was accused of cowardice,
and was required to fight third class
man. Blasdel was pitted against him,
and in the first round broke Pearson's
law. The latter. however, continued
IN fight. until the fifth round, when
first classman present stopped the con-
test.
1t is reported that first classman
was referee, and that seconds were
chosen by the men from their respec-
tive classes. Blasdel has been placed
under arrest, and others connected with
the affair will probably be arrested
also by the academy authorities, who
are determined to punish the guilty
parties.
Young Parsons father, Edward H.
Pearson, Secretary of State of New
Hampshire, arrived here tonight and
visited his son. Mr.. Pearson will not
mix in the affair, but will leave it en-
tirely in the hands of the naval au-
thorities
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
HE'S A MONOMANIAC
THIS WAS MADE PLAIN IN FEITO's
EXAMINATION.
HE is NOT AN ANARCHIST.
ONLY HIS FANCIED Personal
WRONGS PROMPTED HIM.

The Madrid MadmRn's Effort to Take
the Life of AIfOnsO's Royal Cham
berIain Caused Much Excitement.
1t Was Reported That the Attempt
Was Made Against the King Him.
self-AIfOnsO Received COngratu-
latiOns Upon His Escape-Queen
Mother Overcome.
Madrid, Jan. 11.-Feito, the man who
fired a pistol yesterday at the carriage
in the royal procession in which the
Duke of Sotomayer, the Grand Cham
berlin, was supposed to be riding, was
examined again to-day. His bearing
during the questioning confirmed the
previous reports that he is suffering
from monomania.
careful official inquiry has shown
that Feito is not connected with an
achists. 1t was first reported that
King Alfonso. His Majesty has re-
ceived a host of royal and other con-
gratulations upon his escape.
A dynamite bomb, which was sent
here by rail in a box from Barcelona,
has been found at the railroad station.
All attempts to discover the consignee
of the box have been fruitless. The
bomb reached here to-day before the
funeral of Senior Sagasta, and is sup
posed to have been for use during the
passage of the funeral cortege.
When Feito fired at the carriage of
the Duke of Sotomayor yesterday the
Queen Mother and the Infanta were
very much alarmed. The King was
very cool, however, and inquired if any
one had been hurt. After being inform
ed to the contrary, he chatted with the
civil governor, who walked alongside
the royal carriage, giving the King the
details of the outrage.
On arriving at the palace, the King
Immediately repaired to a balcony to
watch the excited populace. The Queen,
in the meanwhile, was so upset that
physicians had to be called to attend
her.
The pistol used by Feito was an old
double-barreled weapon.
1t now transpires that Feito was
confined for nearly one year in lun-
attic asylum in Buenos Ayres. Since
he returned to Spain last June he has
lived chiefly in Madrid vainly seeking
employment, often changing his abode
and always attracting notice by his
retieence, and gloomy aspect. He pes
tered people IN high positions for pro-
lection, and wrote to this end even to
King Alfonso and other sovereigns, He
was several times employed as a SER
want in aristocratic houses, but was
always dismissed as crazy.
Feito alleges that the Argentine gov
eminent robbed him of hundreds of
pounds and imprisoned him when he
instituted suit to recover the money
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
BEFORE A CYCLONE
HOUSES AND TREES FELL IN BER-
RIEN AND WORTH.
OMEGA SUFFERED SEVERELY.
HOTEL AND OTHER HOUSES BLOWN
DOWN OR UNRoOFED.

Wind and Rain Storm struck the
Eastern Portion of Berrien and
Worth Counties-At Triton the Cy-
clone LeveIIed all Trees within
Its Path of 100 Yards in width.
Gress Convict Camp at Heartsense
suffered Losses-NO Fatalities Were
Reported.
Triton. Ga, Jan. ia severe wind
and rain storm passed through the
eastern portion of Berrien and Worth
counties this morning, doing consid-
cradle damage to property at Omega.
Worth county, twelve miles southeast
OF Triton. The hotel and several other
houses were blown down or unroof-
ed, the people in the houses narrowly
escaping injury.
The cyclone took a streak through
this town, one hundred yards wide.
and uprooted every tree it encoun-
tered. All the smokestacks and pipes
at the Gress convict camp at Hearts,
ease were blown down. These two
places, being on railroads, are all
heard from.
1t is probable that serious damage
was done through the county though
no fatalities have yet been reported.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
MRS. HENRY BURNED
IN HER RESIDENCE.
A Servant Jumped to Her Death
from the Fourth Story.

A Servant Jumped to Her Death
from the Fourth story.
New York. Jan. 11.-Mrs. Florine
Henry, the wife of Philip S. Henry.
a wealthy coffee merchant and daugh-
ter of the late millionaire banker, Leon
ard Lewisohn, was burned to death
to-day in a fire that almost entirely
destroyed the residence of the family
at 81 East Fifty-sixth street. &.
Alberta Erickson, domestic, jump
ed from the fourth story window, and
received injuries from which she died
soon afterwards.
The fire, which originated from an
unknown cause, had gained consider
able Roadway before it was discovered.
Mrs Henry's two infant children were
saved by their nurse, who ran with
them to the street Immediately after
the discovery of the fire. Mr., Henry,
who was slightly burned, was rescued
by policeman, who entered the house
before the arrival of the firemen. 1t
was supposed that his wife had al
ready made her escape.
After the fire had been extinguish-
ed, Mrs. Henry's charred body was
found in her bedroom on the second
floor. Apparently she had succumbed
to the smoke while attempting to reach
a window. Mrs. Henry, who was %
years of age, was married six years
ago in London, where her husband
was engaged in business.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
ON APPROPRIATION BILLS
The First Efforts of the House Will
be Expended.

be Expended.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE House
this week win start in earnest on the
appropriation bills. The Indian and
army supply bills are on the calendar.
and three others will be reported dur
ing the week, namely, the diplomatic
and consular. the District of Columbia
and agricultural bills. 1t is probable
that the time given to general debate
on these bills will be consumed largely
in discussion of general political ques-
tons.
The House will adjourn early to-
morrow, owing to the sudden death to-
day of Representative Tongue of Ore
gon. 1t is the intention of Chairman
Cooper of the Insu1ar Committee to
call up the Philippine coinage bill on
Tuesday. 1t provides for the estab-
lishment of the gold standard in the
islands, with fixed ratio for the sill
yer peso at to /. The Democrats will
oppose this measure, on the ground
that as the islands are part of the
United States, our currency should be
extended to them
In case the Judiciary Committee
agrees on an antitrust bill, it will be
considered as soon as it is brought into
the House. The leaders have agreed to
side-track everything and give it the
right of way whenever an acceptable
measure is formulated. While the
Democrats will urge the adoption of a
more drastic bill than will be agreed
on by, the Republicans, the latter expect
both sides of the House on the final
passage to vote solidly for whatever
measure is offered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
SAW ENGINE TUMBLE
CREWS OF STEAMBOATS, TOO
CLOSE FOR COMFORT.
BY BUT A NARROW MARGIN
BOATS MISSED HAVING CARS FALL
UPON THEM.

Capt. w. ". Ward of the steamer
Rover Witnessed the Recent Ac-
cidcnt ON the SeabORrd Air Line
ut the 0conee River-SteHmcr Hen
ry Had Just Passed the Draw and
the Rover Was About to Pass.
Rover Had to Back from the
Bridge to Escape.
Dublin, Ga, Jan. u.-Capt. w. w.
Ward, of the steamer Rover of the Gem
City Steamboat Company, has returned
from trip down the river, and reports
a thrilling experience which fell to his
lot a few days ago.
The steamer Rover and the steamer
Henry of the Louisa Steamboat Com
pany narrowly escaped destruction at
Ochwalkee, a Seaboard Air Line engine
and two loaded freight cars jumping
into the Oconee river and landing d.
rectly in the channel hardly a minute
after the Henry had passed through the
draw, and less than minute before
where the engine and cars landed in
the water. In fact. had not Capt.
Ward been prompt in reversing his
engine and backing the boat. the Rover
would have gone down under the
wreck. The Morning News has pub
lished an account of the wreck.
Capt. Ward states that both he and
Capt. Fitchett of the Henry desired to
go down the river very early Wednes-
day morning. About daylight the Hen
ry blew for the draw, and when 1t was
turned by the bridge tender. passed
through. He cut loose his boat and
had her headed for the draw, when he
heard the whistle of an engine. The
train, he discovered, was running too
fast to take up before the bridge was
reached, and he decided to back his
boat from the draw as a precautionary
step.
He had just given the signal to back
when the train appeared around a
curve. The locomotive was reversed
but there was so much frost on the
rails the speed of the train was being
lessened very little. Most of the train
crew had before this jumped from the
train, realizing that at least a part of
the train would go into the river.
All of this time the bridge tenders
position was perilouE. He was out In
the middle of the stream on the turn
ed portion of the bridge. If the engine
in it's jump should strike the middle
pier, ii was sure that he would go
down under the wreck The engine
however, fell little short, the front
striking the water at the foot of the
pier and probably damaging it very
little.
Capt. Ward saw the heavy engine
and cars take the plunge, though he
never wants to see the like again,
especially when a few seconds earlier
or later would have landed the engine
on the top of the Henry or the Rover.
Capt. Ward says that the freight
train was running faster than usual,
it being the desire of the crew to reach
Vidalia in time to get on the side track
before the passenger train should
reach that town. OF course the en-.
gineer thought that the draw would be
closed. therefore he did not begin to
take up his train until 1t was too late.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
RAN BELOW ZERO MARK.
Predictions at milwaukee, Were for
Much Colder weather.

Milwaukee. Wis, Jan. IL .--Thermom-
eters registered 2 degrees below zero
early this evening, and predictions are
made for below by daylight. A very
high north wind is blowing, and few
persons are on the streets. Similar
conditions exist throughout the state.
A number of physicians report con-
siderable sickness in this city on ac-
count of the cold weather, because their
patients did not have sufficient fuel to
keep warm. In many instances physi-
clans furnished certificates for Supplies
of coal. but many of these could not
he filled.
The stock of soft coal on hand IN
Milwaukee is estimated at 100000 tens,
and dealers say there Is not the re-
hottest proba bility Of a sofs coal FAM
inc. Most of the big manufacturing
concerns of the city have guarantees
from dealers that make their positions
secure. Large shipments of all rail
soft coal are being received daily. Most
of the cities and towns in the state out
side of Milwaukee report fairly good
supply of coal on hand, and where
there is a scarcity of coal plenty of
wood can be had.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
HEWITT LIKELY TO DIE.
His Vitality, His Physician Said,
May Save Him.


New York, Jan. 11.-Former Mayor
Abram S. Hewitt, according to DR.. e.
l.. Keyes, Jr., one of the physicians in
attendance upon him, is in a MORT
bund condition.
His wonderful vitality" said DR..
keyes, may pull him through the
night, but it would not surprise me if
death came at any moment"
The bulletin issued at 10 o'clock to-
night read as follows:
Mr.. Hewitt has continued to grow
progressively weaker. He sleeps most
of the time and suffers no pain"
The immediate members of the fam
lily were summoned to the house to-
night.
Mr.. Hewitt was born in Haverstraw,
n Y, in 1922, and was graduated from
Columbia College at the head of mis-
class in 1912. With Edward Cooper,
son of Peter Cooper. he founded the
nrm of Cooper & Hewitt, to which
Peter Cooper, whose daughter Mr..
Hewitt married, turned over his iron
business. Mr.. Hewitt organized the
cooper Union. He had been the secre-
tary of the board of trustees continue
ously. In 1874 Mr.. Hewitt was elected
10 Congress, serving, with the excep-
uon of one term, until 1886. when he
was elected Mayor of New York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
WHITE CAPS BUSY.
They Paid a Visit to n Negro, Burn
ing His House.

Summit, Miss, Jan. 11.-News reach
ed here to-day that the house Of Squire
Williams, colored, living about two
miles west of Johnston Station, was
burned by white COPS last night. The
negro was ordered to leave his prem
ises some three weeks ago by posted
notice of the white caps, the first of
January being the limit
williams concluded that he would
stay oil the place in spite Of the
threats. However, after receiving a
second warning, he removed to John
ston Station. and had about got his
household effects moved last evening,
when his home was burned. After
burning his house, the marauders went
to the premises Of Samuel Caruth, in
the same neighborhood,a and discharged
their firearms. evidently to intlmidate
his negro tenants.
Sheriff Leggett and Deputy Holmes
are on the ground, and will do their
best to apprehend the depredatorE
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
OFFICERS EXCHANGED
SHOTS WITH A NEGRO.
GOodemnn Pittmnn Dangerously
Wounded mt ThOmaSyiIIe.

DAnUREnnM HN
Wounded mt ThOmasviIIe.
Townsville, Ca. Jan. 11.-Goode-
man Pittman, young man of this
city and son of ]. T. Pittman, one of
Its best known merchants, was shot
in the stomach about IL O'Clock last
night by Henry Steele, young negro
man.
The negro had struck a negro won-
an in the face. wounding her severely,
at a negro dance In the suburbs of the
city. and Policeman Copeland had
been called on to quell the trouble. He
took Pittman with him. They did not
find Steele at the house, but on
leaving II. soon. ran upon him, when
he quickly inquired IL the dance was
over. and Immediately commenced fir-
ing. emptying his pistol.
Both Pittman and Copeland return
ed the fire, emptying their pistols. and
Copeland reloaded 1t was then found
that Pittman was shots and the negro
was nowhere around. Copeland car
ried the wounded man on his shout
ders TO SUBURBAN store, where a bug
gy and horse were secured, and he
was taken to DIR. McIntosh's SANTA
rum. where medical attention was
given.
This morning the negro was arrest
ed not far from the scene of the
shooting. He had two wounds, one in
the neck and one in the knee, but
both slight.
Pittman was operated on this MORN
inf by DIR. Mcintosh, assisted by Drs.
Ainsworth and Coyle. 1t wass found
that the bullet had struck the pelvic
bone and split in two. One piece pene-
trated the bladder and was extracted.
The other piece was not found. The
doctors think there is a chance for
young Pittman to recover, though 1t
is evident that his injury is very Sc
rious.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
FLIGHT or MISSIONARIES.
Some Time Ago They Decided to
Leave Fec.

Tangier, Morocco Jan. 1.-THE de-
parture of the five women missiona-
ries, four of whom are English and one
American, from Fez Jan. s. for Tan
gier, had been long meditated and was
not an outcome Of new developments.
Many sensational reports are cur
rent here of affairs in Fee, but there
is little reliable news to be had. 1t
is considered a satisfactory feature,
however, that the tribes to the south
of Fee are remaining quiet.
Seven Jews have, been murdered in
the Hama region.
The Sultan is reported to be suspic-
ious of the movements Of his brother
Mulai- Mohammed.i His Majesty keeps
the loyal horsemen from the south
around his person. instead of sending
them against the rebels.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
WHERE COAL is MINED.
There Seems to be the Greatest
Scarcity.

Reading, Pa, Jan: 1.-THE Phila-
delphia and Reading Railroad officials
claim that for the week ending to-
night more anthracite coal was taken
down the main line than for any pre-
vious week in years. The total is TO-
200 of all classes of cars, or nearly
225, 900 tons.
The coal famine throughout this sec
ton has reached such an acute stage
that many industries in the smaller
towns will have to close soon, and in
the country districts the distress is so
widespread that teams have started
for the Schuylkill county coal fields.
thirty and forty miles distant, to sup
ply pressing necessities.
In answer to the criticism that II
so much coal is mined and shipped
why it does not relieve the famine, it
is stated that there are many indus
trial establishments that do not use
coke or bituminous coal and that many
scores of these must be supplied with
anthracite to keep them in operation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
PRINETTI LETS HIS RANK
HOLD HIM BACK.

Rome, Jan. 1.-THE seconds of For
eign Minister Prinetti and Count Bel
legardc, the ex-cavalry officer, who has
challenged Signor Prinetti to fight a
duel and whose challenge has been ac-
cepted, have decided that the Foreign
Minister is not obliged to fight Count
Bellega ride, a subordinate. The Count
declares he will find way to compel
Signor Prinetti to fight him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
SULTAN GOES FORTH
TO GIVE BATTLE

London. Jan. IA dispatch to the
Morning Leader from Tangier, dated
yesterday, says the Sultan has left
Fee with his army and is awaiting the
rebels at the Zelu river The Sultan's
uncle, Mulai-Arafa, has arrived at
Tangier and is seeking to raise money
for the Sultan.
The imperial troops are badly armed
and unreliable, continues the corre-
spondent, while the rebel soldiers are
well organized and better armed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
LADR0NES ARE BUSY.

Manila, Jan. 11-There has been an
outbreak of ladronism in the province
Of Albay, Southern Luzon. A large
force is now pursuing the bandits, and
additional constabulary have been dis
patched to the province. The provin-
cial officials report that they expect
to dispense the robber bands within
ten days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
Suffering in Missouri.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 1.-THE low
est temperature of the present cold
weather was four degrees above zero
early this morning. A sharp wind made
to-day the most uncomfortable OF the
winter. There is much suffering
among the poor owing to the high price
of coal, but there is no scarcity of coal.
In many towns of Kansas and Western
Missouri, however. fuel of any kind
cannot be purchased
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
SULTAN is DEFEATED
BY THE REBELS.
Moorish Courier Brought the News
of the Battle.


Paris. Jan. 12.-A dispatch to the
Journal from Tangier says a Moorish
courier, who left Fee Jan. 7, brings
news of battle between the Sultan's
troops, and the rebels in which the
former were defeated. The Sultan has
made known his Intention, according to
the correspondent, of abandoning Fee
and taking refuge at Rabat, where he
will establish his capital.
A letter received from Fee says the
foreign consuls there have left for
Rabat or Casa Blanca.
The ministers ofsthe foreign Powers
here. concludes the correspondent,
have held a meeting to concert meas
ures in view of common action. but it
is not known What decision was
reached.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
FIRE AT WOOD PLANT.
Many Men Thrown Out of Employ
ment as a Result.

Pittsburg, Jan. u.-Fire almost
completely destroyed the oldest por-
ton of the w. Devices wood plant of
the American Sheet Steel Company at
McKeesport to-day. The fire originat-
ed from broken gas pipe.
The fire will throw nearly one-third
of the skilled employees out of work.
Nine of the sixteen sheet mills will be
thrown off for week and the planning
department has only enough stock on
hand to keep it going for two more
days.
Manager Cooper could not estimate
the loss tonight
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
CHILD CURIOUS ABOUT
THE APOSTOLIC RING.
The Pope GraciOusIy Permitted Her
to Examine 1t.

The Pope GraciousIy Permitted Her
to Examine 1t.
Rome, Jan. 1.-THE Pope received
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Benoid and
members of their family and Mrs. A.
J. Lindsay of st. Louis In private au-
dience to-day.
A pretty incident occurred during the
reception. The s-year-old daughter of
the Benoids, who was present, caught
sight of the apostolic ring on the
Pontiff's hand and suddenly demand
ed, What is that on his finger?" Mr..
and Mrs. Benoid tried to hush the
little girl, but the Pope had noticed
her question and expressed his pleas
ure at her interest. He caressed her
and allowed her to examine the ring.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-01-12
1000
EVIDENCE ON MERGERS
Will be Given the Kentucky Rail-
road Commission.

Louisville, Jan. 1.-THE Kentucky
railway commissioners will leave Louis
vile tomorrow for New York, to in
vestigate the alleged violation of Ken
road systems in this state. ]. P. Nor
gan, August Belmont, John w. Gates
and other prominent financiers and
railroad men have been summoned to
appear before the commissioners to
give testimony.
The investigation will be into the
terms and conditions by which rail-
roads in Kentucky have been combined
or acquired" and under this heading
evidence will be taken concerning the
Louisville and Observation-Disclosures
Coast Line deal.