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The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
ROBBERS ARE TAKEN
FOUR MEN HELD FOR HOLDING UP
A TRAIN.
ON THE TRAIN THEY HELD UP
THEY ARE TAKEN AS PRISONERS
TO SAVANNAH, ILL.

Arrests Were Made at Memphis
story of the Robbery on the Bur-
Iinxfon Last AuGust-HON the Rob-
hers Concealed Their COurse-Mur-
dored a wounded COmrade Who,
Tbex Feared, Might Give Them
Away - Detectives Worked Hard
for Clues.
Ia Crosse, Wis, Jan. 9.-As prison
arc on the same train they are alleged
% have held up six months ago at
,torcus. ILL.,. four men, who are be-
,iAved to be of the gang which robbed
the Burlington train at that place,
,yere left at Savannah, ILL.,, last night
nd were taken to Mount Carroll, the
county seat, where they will be ar.
raigned on the charge of holding up
the train.
The story of the findings of clews
ard their subsequent capture is inter-
eeting. A detective, Charles White
visited every nook and corner OF the
Mississippi river between here and the
,,ace where the robbery occurred to
bought the boat which was found, sunk
with sand, in the river near where they
had temporarily buried their booty. 1t
,ool5 him three months, and he was
mot successful until he reached La
Crosse. when, in company with Detec-
tive William Lyman of the local force
after two weeks of unremitting work.
they located the man from whom the
skiff had been purchased. He and his
wife went to Chicago on Wednesday
night to identify the four alleged rob-
bers.
The robbers, so the detective found.
went down the river in the skiff, TAX
ing four days to make the trip, and
were Joined at Dubuque by two 9TH
ers, which made the party six in num-
Der. One@of these robbers wore pair
of shoes just purchased in Dubuque.
He was the one VINO was killed during
the robbery.
1t develops from the story of one
of the robbers that the dead robber
was killed by their own party. He had
secret code of signals when lney
we're to use. The robber- who was
killed. did not give the signal when
coming around the train. and was shot.
He was not killed, however, for after
the safe had been blown open and the
robbers unhitched the engine, they put
the wounded man on board. One of
the party said to him:
Can you talk YETI"
Yes" he replied. whereupon one of
the party shot him through the head,
killing him instantly.
They then had discussion as to
whether to burn the body in the fire
box, but decided to throw it out of the
engine cab, which they did. They
then abandoned the engine and got
into the skiff, went across the river,
buried the money, and sank the boat.
Several half-dollars which fell from
the pile of $1,000 they secured were
found in the sand.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
AMERICANS DRIVEN OUT.
Missionaries Were Compelled to
Leave Fee.

Missionaries Were Compelled to
Leave Fee.
London, Jan. 10-The Tangier CORE
spondent of the Morning Leader says
in a dispatch:
1.-THE Sultan, fearful of the growing
popularity of his brother. Mulai-Mo-
manned, has ordered him to be i'm
prisoned again. The American Protest
ant missionaries have been compelled
to leave Fee. The situation is serious"
The Times this morning publishes a
dispatch from Tangier, saying that the
news received there from Fee under
date of Jan. 4, is less satisfactory than
former reports. The Hama tribe,
whose treachery led to the recent de-
feat of the Sultan's troops, is reported
to be still aiding the rebels, in spite of
it's recent offers of submission. The
situation undoubtedly is serious, says
the Times correspondent.
The rebels are reported to be near
ing Fee and the Sultan is repairing the
defenses of that city. The people are
disconnected with the action of the
government and are ready to welcome
the victor in the next struggle, who
ever he may be.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
RICHARDSON TO RETIRE,
Tennessee Congressman Going Ont
of Politics.

Washington, Jan. 9.--It became
known to-day that Maj. Richardson
Of Tennessee, the House minority
leader, is seriously considering retir-
ing from Congress at the end of his
next term. While he has not reached
a decision, some of his close friends
regard it as likely that he will go out
of active political life to devote his
attention to the duties of grand com
mander of the Supreme Council of the
Scottish Rite Masons. This is the
highest Masonic office held i'm this
country, and it is one which entails a
great deal of work. The chief inter-
est Washington has In the suggestion
of the retirement lies in the prob
ability that the Tennesseean will not
be candidate for the minority lead
ership in the new Congress in case he
decides to retire. preferring to serve
his last term free from the cares Of
irksome leadership.
In case he is not a candidate, those
now most prominently spoken of in
connection with the position are John
sharpe Williams of Mississippi and
Champ Clark of Missouri
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
LANE AN OLD HAND.
Evidence That Tends to Show Ills
Completely.

Quincy, ILL.,, Jan. 9.-W. c. Lane. ar
rested here to-day for completely in
the robbery of the Abingdon Bank, ad-
mits being at Galesburg with Eddy
Quinn and Edward Raymond on the
Monday before the robbery. On Tues
day morning they disappeared from
Galesburg, and that night the bank at
PrinceviIle was robbed. Next day the
men appeared at Galesburg and were
seen together Wednesday night. 1t is
believed that only three were in the
job and that all were arrested here.
1t is said that Lane sent $4,000 to an
address in Ogden avenue, Chicago, on
Wednesday night of this week. Ray
mond has been identified as P, l..
Brady, an old-time pickpocket, who
was arrested here at. n big political
barbecue in 1892. Lane himself has
gone by the name of Doc" Butler, and
also as William Morton. He has been
arrested for safe-blowing in Kentucky,
Mississippi and Alabama, and is said
to have served terms in the peniten-
tiaries of Iowa and Louisiana.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
W0LCOTT COMEDIES 1T.
He Believes Teller VIII Again BE
Senator.

Denver, Col, Jan. 9.-The Legisla-
trre completed its organization to-day,
and the House Committee on Elec-
lions and Privileges will at once pro-
coed to hear the evidence in the num-
erous contests, upon the result of
which hangs the election of United
States senator.
Mr.. Wolcott has announced that he
will stay in the contest for the sena-
torship to the end, but he has express
ed the belief that the deal between his
Republican opponents and the Demo-
Gratis means the reelection of Senator
Henry NJ. Teller
Jan. 20. The Senate organized this
morning By electing W. H. Adams
president, and Charles S. Sprague sec
rotary.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
ABOUT THE cox CASE.
The Cabinet Conferred to But Little
Purpose.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The Indianola,
Miss, postoffice case was again the
subject of some consideration at the
cabinet meeting to-day, but Postmas-
Ter General Payne had little in the
way of developments to present At
torney General Knox, to whom the
case was referred, said that he had
not had time yet to take it up, but he
expected to begin consideration of the
papers almost Immediately.
reference to the Indianola case led
10 some discussion of the subject of
southern appointments, but 90 action
was taken as to the general policy OF
Inc administration. 1t was decided
mat the resignation of Mime Cox as
postmaster will not be accepted, and
, sue question of reopening the office is
!. for further action. 1t is held by
s sne administration to accept the res
e4atlon at this time would establish
pad precedent.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
NO GEORGIAN TO GO
TO SUPREME COURT.
Said in Washington 1t viii Not he
Judge Spccr.

Judge Spccr.
Washington, Jan. 9.-There is no
possibility of the circuit judgship, now
heId by Judge Mccormick of Texas,
going to Georgia in case of the retire.
ment of the present incumbent. Nor
is there any certainty that Judge Nc
Cormick Contemplates retiring at any
time in the near future. Some of that
gentleman's close friends are quoted
as saying they know he has no such
intentions, and the matter is optional
with him.
A dispatch from Macon, announcing
that Judge Emory Speer would be a
candidate, brought out the statement
from high off, ial who knows that IL
there is a vacancy, the place will be
given a Texan. II is said the Presi-
dent has promised this man, but his
identity is carefully concealed. The
fact that Judge Pardee is a resident
of Atlanta, rules oJt any other Geor-
gian, just as it ruled out the late John
I. Glenn, who was = candidate for the
place, now held bH Judge Shelby of
Alabama
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
WRECK ON BIG FOUR.
Passenger Trains Had Their En-
gines Crash Together.


gines Crash Together.
Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 10.-Two pas
senger trains on the st. Louis division
of the Big Four collided last night four
miles west of Moro H.. and one mile
east of Bethalto. They met head on.
and both engines are lying on their
sides, one man is missing and one man
is known to. be badly hurt.
The trains were the second section
of the train which left here late yes
terday morning going west, and the
train east bound. which was due here
at 4:20 o'clock this morning.
Engineer King of the east=bound
train, living at NATION, ILL.,, is reported
badly hurt. The fireman on the west
bound is missing. None of the pas
sengers have been reported here as in
jured. The crew of the west-bound
train reported here that the engine is
overturned, and all the cars wrecked
except one. The mail and baggage
coaches are badly broken up. The en-
CINE of the other train is also over
turned and the cars wrecked, but the
crew of that train has not reported.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
CHIC KILLED HIS WIFE
AND THEN HIMSELF.
He Used His Revolver After an Es-
arrangement.

arrangement.
Adrian, Mich, Jan. civilian B.
Chic, aged As, of Toledo, o., this after
noon shot and killed his wife, Eliza
beth, aged 35, and then fired the re-
Volver at his own breast.
Both victims were dead, the woman
with bullet wound through her heart,
when a crowd of people, who heard
the shots, broke into the parlor of
Platts Hotel. where the tragedy &C.
CURED.
The couple had been living apart
and the woman was an employee of the
hotel. She had charged that her es-
arrangement from her husband had been
due to the latter's abusive treatment
of their 14-year-old daughter. Chic
came here from Toledo yesterday, and
Mr.. Plat, proprietor of the hotel, fear
ing trouble, hesitated about allowing
him to see his wife this afternoon, but
finally consented when Chic promised
that he would not again trouble Plat
with such a request if he was granted
the interview to-day.
The couple had been conversing alone
in the parlor about fifteen minutes
when the five shots that ended their
unhappy lives rang out in rapid sue
ceSSion.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
GOVERNOR WILL HAVE.
HIS STAFF HERE.

Atlanta, Jan. 9.-Gov. Terrell to-day
announced his intention of being in
Savannah on Feb %, which will be a
great military day in that city. He has
written to all of the members of his
staff In the vicinity of Savannah, ask
ing them to meet him there in uniform
on that day. Arrangements have been
made to see that the members of the
stan IN that section of the state get
their uniforms in full time
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
WERE TRAIN ROBBERS.
Arrest by Memphis Police Proved
Very Important.

Memphis, Tenn. Jan. Sit now
looks as if the Memphis police made
an important capture when on We'd
nesday last they arrested Thomas
Clark, George Rogers and John e.
Estelle. When taken into custody
the men had nitro-glycerine in their
possession. Estelle has since been
Identified by the engineer as one of
the participants in the Burlington
hold-up near Marcus, H., on Aug 5
last.
To-day Mrs. A. Delap of Wisconsin
positively identified Clark as a man
who had bought skiff from her two
days before the Burlington robbery.
The robbers escaped in a skiff, which
was found overturned.
B. C. Sanderson, a brakeman on the
Frisco system, has identified Rogers
as one of the prime movers in the
hold-up on the Frisco at Jonesboro,
Ark, several months ago. Estelle on
Wednesday night was taken to Savan-
nah, ILL.,, in charge of an officer.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
SHOULD HAVE PLEASED.
That Ia What Attorney Says of story
About Mrs. TingIey.


About Mrs. TinRley.
San Diego, Cal, Jan. 9.-It was a
day of uninterrupted oratory in the
Tingley-Times libel trial Eugene
Daney of San Diego. occupied the en-.
tire morning in concluding the opening
address for the Times. w. r. An
drews, also of this city. consumed the
afternoon session in making the inter-
mediate address for Mrs. Tingley.
Argument will continue tomorrow.
The case probably will not be submit
ted to the jury before noon Monday.
Eugene Daney continued his argu-
ment for the defendant in the TinRley-
Times trial to-day. He claimed that
Mrs. Tingley had not been damaged
by the alleged libel. saying, This ar
ticle, ! think. can be argued as giving
Mrs. Tingley exactly what she likes
notoriety."
Mr.. Daney called attention to the
prospectus of the Rajah Yoga School
In which Mrs. Tingley was frequently
referred to, in capital letters, as Our
Great Teacher" This was emphasized
as collateral proof of statements of
Fitch, witness who had said that
Mrs. Tingley was considered equal to
Jesus Christ.
Think of it, gentlemen, what
blasphemy for this woman to liken
herself to Jesus said Mr.. Daney.
Are we not justified in calling her a
fake and n fraud?"
Commenting upon the statements of
Fitch that credited Mrs. Tingley as
saying that marriage, as 1t is COM
monty understood, would not be neces-
sary II people would live the life of
Point Iona, Mr.. Daney said:
She would destroy the most sacred
thing In the world; she would strike
at the foundations of society and OF
government"
Mr.. Daney closed with an appeal to
the jury for a verdict that would be
just to the community, to themselves
and their God.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
WILL MINE MORE COAL.
New Fields Are to BE Opened Up
Along Coal Creek.


Knoxville, Tenn, Jan. 9.-Leases
have just been/closed by the Poplar
Coal Creek Company, owner of valua-
BILE coal lands in the Oliver Springs
district, whereby four large operating
companies will develop coal lands along
Coal Creek. 1t is expected the opera
lions will mean an output of not less
than 5000 tons of coal daily. chiefly
steam. coal.
The Knoxville, LaFollette and Jellico
Railroad (the Louisville and Nashville)
will in few days, begin the construc-
ton. of branch lines of railroad from
Dossetts and Oliver Springs into the
Coal Creek section. Men and mate
rails are now being sent out for that
purpose. By an arrangement with
the Louisville and Nashville, the mines
are to have a car supply equal to the
coal output. An exclusive right OF
way into the coal property was given
with that understanding
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
INSTITUTE THAT WILL
TREAT CONSERVATIVES.
One to BE Endowed at Philadelphia
by Phipps.

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-Dr. L. F.
Flick, president of the free hospital
for poor consumptives here, tonight
announced that Henry Phipps of New
York, formerly a partner of Andrew
Carnegie, had contributed 100000 for
the establishment of an institution in
this city for the treatment and study
of consumption.
The institution is to he known as
1.-THE Henry Phipps Institute for the
Study, Treatment and Prevention of
tuberculosis. 1t will be so endowed
as to derive an income of about $780,
900 to $4,000 annually. DIR. Flick win
be director general of the institution.
He has already selected several men,
bers of the staff.
While M. Phipps' original contri-
button amounts to $4,000 the endow-
ment plan will increase the fund to
about 81 $780, 900.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
EWING, PEACEMAKER,
WILL BE DlSSECTED.

Atlanta, Jan. 9.-James b. Ewing
has found a hard fate. Acting as
peacemaker a few weeks ago between
two quarrelsome drunken men on a
Southern Railway train, he was shot
and killed by Fred l.. Stephenson.
Every effort was made to find his rela-
tives, but not succeeding in this, the
authorities to-day turned his body over
to the Medical College, where 1t will
go upon the dissecting table.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
CASTR0'S ANSWER is
DELIVERED IN LONDON.

London, Jan. 9.-President Castro's
reply to the Powers, accepting the ar
bitration conditions of the allies, was
delivered to the foreign office this aft
ernoOn by Craig Wadsworth, third sec
rotary of the United States embassy.
1t was said at the foreign office that
President Castro's reply was entirely
acceptable to Great Britain.
The question of the time for raising
the blockade of the Venezuelan ports
has not been decided, but is now being
considered by London and Berlin.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
DRY DOCK WORTHLESS.
Moody's Report Upon the Port Royal
Naval station.


Washington, Jan. 9. - Secretary
Moody to-day sent communication
to the House in compliance with the
provision of the last naval appropria-
ton act. directing him to investigate
and report on the value of govern
ment property at the Port Royal Ma
va. Station, and the practicability Of
its removal to another yard. The Sec
rotary says among other things:
The property, of course could be
devoted to the purpose for which 1t
was originally designed. 1t is, how
ever, assumed that when the naval
station at Charleston is completed,
the station at Port Royal will be dis
continued. There is absolutely no
reason for two stations in these wa
ters."
The value of the land, the secretary
says, is much less than it's cost to the
government, and the dry dock, which
has cost S5ls,521, has become WORTH
less.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
DISCOVERED A TRAGEDY.
Woman Was Found, Burned in n
Chair.

Meridian, Miss Jan. Sat a late
hour last night blaze was discovered
in the home of W. D. Boyd, a city po-
liceman, by persons passing, and an
entry was made In the dining room
the body of Mrs. Boyd was found up
right in chair, the clothing entirely
burned away and the body severely
scorched. In another room the husband
was found asleep on bed. Mrs. Boyd
had been in ill health for some time.
An inquest will be held.
A few hours before the discovery of
the body Mrs. Boyd entrusted her 10
year-old daughter to friend with i'm
structions for her bringing should
anything happen to her (Mrs. Boyd
during the night.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
MEMORY OF THE KING.

Rome, Jan. 9.-The twenty-fifth an
niversary of the death of King Victor
Emmanuel II was observed to-day by
a pilgrimage to his tomb in the Pan
theon. The procession was two miles
in length. and 10000 persons partici-
pated in 1t, including delegations from
all provinces and a thousand veterans
of the War of Independence, with
whom the King, Victor Emmanuel III,
shook hands. Hundreds of wreaths
were laid on the tomb. Great crowds
of people witnessed the ceremony.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
DEFEATED THE PRETENDER.

Madrid Jan. "a dispatch receiv-
ed here from Melilla, Morocco, says
that Blu Hamara, the Pretender to
the throne, has been defeated near Fee
and has retreated to Taxa. Several
more tribes have abandoned the revo-
lutionary movement and have submit
ted to the Sultan.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
FRANCE NOT IN IT.

Caracas, Jan. 9.-The statement that
France, owing to the failure of the
Venezuelan government to pay the in
stalment of the claims due her, would
probably join the other Powers in
blockading the coast, is not true.
France will not at present participate
in the blockade.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
GETTING PAPERS READY.

Caracas, Jan. 9.-As 1t will be i'm
possible to have the documents setting
forth the Venezuelan case ready for
delivery to United States Minister Bow
en- before midnight of Saturday, Mr..
Bowen will not leave here for Wash
ington before Sunday. He will sail
from La Guayra on the Dolphin.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
BALLOTS FOR SENATOR.

Charlotte, n. c., Jan. 9.-The Demo-
cratic legislative caucus at Raleigh to-
night for the nomination of United
States senator had three ballots. The
result of the third ballot was: Over
man 80; Watson SS; Craig 2S; Carr IS:
Alexander 8; Hoke 5. At lis o'clock
this morning dan. 100 the caucus ad-
journed to next Monday night.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
M'NALLY WASN'T IN 1T.

New Orleans, Jan. 9.-Consul Gem
eral j. S. Mentally of Guatemala ar
rived tonight on his way to Washing
ton. He denies any participation in
the Hunter-F Fitzgerald tragedy, and be-
lieves the killing was duel between
enemies
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
SHAH NAMES MINISTER.

City of Mexico, Jan. 9.-The govern
ment has been informed that the Shah
of Persia has named a minister to
Mexico. He is expected to arrive here
in May. The Mexican government will
soon nominate a minister to Persia.
These appointments mark the begin
ming of diplomatic relations between
Mexico and Persia.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
HIS DEATH ACCELERATED.
So the Jury Found In the Case of L..
II. Roos.

New York, Jan. S.-A coroner's jury
to-day found that the death of Leon
ard f. Roos. a wealthy dealer in works
of art, on Nov. 81 last, "had been ac-
celebrated from the conduct of persons
surrounding him at the time, namely,
Ellen Long, Louis j. Somerville and
Michael Timpano"
The widow testified that she was
kept out of the house during her hus-
bands last Illness. Timpano was ar
rested as soon as the verdict was Civ
en-, he being in court at the time
Coroner jackson announced that he
would have the dead mans organs
analysed. and If any poison was found
charges of murder in the first degree
would be made and IL 1t was found
that Roos had died as the result of
an undue amount of whisky having
been given him, charges of man
slaughter in the second degree could
be made.
Ellen Long and Louis j. Somerville
were afterwards arrested and held in
$1,000 bail each.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
MARCH OF INSURGENTS
HAS BEEN CHECKED.
Castro Victorious Over His Foes in
the Field.

Castro Victorious Over His Foes in
the Field.
Caracas, Jan. 9.-The port of Tuca-
cas- was reoccupied yesterday by forces
of the Venezuelan government after a
fight with the revolutionists of one
hours duration.
Tucacas, which is about forty miles
northwest of Puerto Cabello, has been
occupied for the last four months by
the revolutionists. 1t has lately been
the point where much of the goods and
ammunition struggled over from the
Island of Curacao has been landed.
The revolutionary force under Gen.
Ramos, which was defeated last Sum
day near Guayatire, has dispersed. The
march of the rebels upon Caracas, via
Guayatire, has been completely
checked
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
FIRE AT RICHMOND.
Damaged the Plant of the Va.-Ca.
Chemical Co.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 9-Fire at an
early hour this morning swept away
two-thirds of the manufacturing plant
of the Virginia. Carolina Chemical
Company here, only the acid building
remaining.
The officers of the company would
give no estimate of the loss, but it is
said that there will be no interruption
of the business by reason of the fire,
and that the loss is fully covered by
insurance.
About seevnty men are temporarily
thrown out of work by the fire.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
CLOSED THE DURBAR.

Delhi, India, Jan. "a small, but
brilliant, reception, closing the durbar
festivities, was given here this evening
by the viceroy, Lord Curzon of Kedles-
ton, to the native princes. The Duke
of Connaught and the Duchess of Con-
naught were present, and they spent
some time in bidding farewell to the
guests of the evening.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-01-10
FALC0NI0 WAS PRESENTED.

Washington, Jan. 9.-Monsignor Fall
COMO, the apostolic delegate to the
United States, was presented to-day
to the President by Rev. DR.. j. u.
Rocker of the papal legation. He call
ed at the executive Offices merely to
pay his respects. President Roose-
welt gave him a Cordial greeting and
chatted with him for some time.