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The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
SHOT HIS WIFE DEAD,
THEN KILLED HIMSELF.

Bedford, Pa, March 26.-W. J. Cogan
of Saxton shot and killed his wife and
then himself at the Baltimore and
Ohio depot at Hyndman this after
noon. The couple had been quarreling,
but he kissed her and bade her good
bye, bought her a ticket and boarded
the train. He walked through one
car, came out again on the platform.
approached his wife, and with an oath,
whipped out a revolver and shot her,
killing her instantly.
He Immediately turned the weapon
on himself and committed suicide.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
SUPERIORS GENERAL
WILL RESIST THE LAW.

Paris, March 26.-Some twenty SUI
periors general of congregations affect
ed by the decision of the Chamber of
Deputies, refusing them authorization
to remain in France, met to-day and
decided to oppose a passive resistance
to the execution of the law. They will
not obey the notification to close their
establishments, and when the courts
order their closing, they will only
yield to forcible expulsion.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
STEEL COMPANIES COMBINE.
Consolidation Within COmbinn-
ton Has Taken Place.


Trenton, N. J., March 26.-Articles
of merger were filed in the Office of
the Secretary of State to-day, merging
the American Steel Hoop Company,
National Steel Company and the Car
negie Company. The merger corpora
ton is to be known as the National
Steel Company. with a capitalization
of $50, 900, 900. The combine in the cap
ital of the old companies amounted to
$252OOO, 900.
BY this merger the new corporation
will save over $1,000 each year in fees
paid to the state of New Jersey.
the directors of the new corporation
are: w. E. Corey.i c. NJ. Schwab, E.
H. Gary, w. w. Blackburn and Thos
Murray. The officers of the company
are w. E. Cory, president; w w.
Blackburn, secretary and treasurer;
w. c. McCauslandI assistant treas
urer; j. j. Campbell, assistant secre-
tary and auditor. All the new officers
are from Pittsburg!
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
LIVED EIGHTY YEARS;
MURDER THEIR END.

McMinnville, Tenn. March 26.-The
dead bodies of Peter Lutterell and wife,
both past 80 years old. were found in
bed at their home in Warren county
to-day. horribly beaten and mutilated
The discovery was made by Lee Vick-
ers and wife. who had a contract to
care for the couple, in consideration for
which the latter had decided Vickers
their farm, taking effect upon their
death
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
WEALTHY MEN ARE
INDICTED FOR ACCIDENT.
Will Have TO Answer for the Death
of school Children.

of school Children.
Newark, N. j., March 26.-The grand
jury tonight returned a big batch of
indictments in connection with the
Clifton avenue disaster, in which nine
school children lost their lives when a
trolley car was run down by a train
on Feb. 10.
1t was rumored in the court that the
grand jury had found indictments
against the president and several of
the officials of the North Jersey Street
Railway Company, and had not indict-
ed the motorman and conductor of the
car and the engineer of the train. The
president of the road is Edward F. c.
Young, and the vice president David
Young. The members of the Execu-
tive Committee were the presl-
dent and vice president; A. ].
Cassett, president of the Penn
sylvania Railroad; j. Roosevelt Shan
ley, contractor, of this city; Ellis B.
Gadis, capitalist of this city; DR.. Les
lie ID. Ward, vice president of the Pru-
dental Insurance Company, and John
d. Crimmins, contractor, of New York
City.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
NOT IN ILL HEALTH.
King Edwards Activity Indicates
the Contrary.

London, March 26.-The Hague sug-
gestion of the Liverpool Post that King
Edward is in poor health and suffers
from depression does not find confirm
alton in well informed quarters.
The King is frequently seen in pub
lie and is apparently in excellent health
and spirits. He left London this after
noon to visit the Earl of Derby at
Knowlley Park, Lancashire, and to see
the Grand National Steeplechase at
Liverpool tomorrow. He will start OH
Monday next for Lisbon, and thence
he will go on yachting tour. Queen
Alexandra is to leave the same day to
spend some three weeks at Copen-
hagen, which is hardly compatible with
the suggestion that King Edward is in
i'll health.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
DEATH IN A FIRE.

New York, March 2G.-One man, Vim
cent Beehm. carpenter. lost his life
IN a IRE to-day which damaged the
three upper floors Of the nVe-story
building at 900 East Twenty-fourth
street. Another man was taken out
unconscious, and four children were
rescued from the fourth floor. The IRE
was caused by accidentally tipping over
q pot Of paint on 10 gasoline stove.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
is A VAST CONTINENT.
High Mountains Extend to the
South Pole.

London, March 26.-President Mark
ham of the Royal Geographical Society,"
commenting on the achievements of the
British Antarctic ship Discovery, says
it has been proven conclusively that
the greater part of the Antarctic re-
gion is a vast continent.
Capt. Scott, the commander of the
Discovery, penetrated 100 miles fur
Their south than any previous explorer
and discovered an extensive mountain
Gus region, hitherto absolutely un-
known, extending to 1920 south. He
thinks this indicates that the land
stretches to the pole in a series of very
lofty mountains, which is considered to
be by far the most important geo
graphical result ever achieved in Ant
arctic exploration.
The Discovery wintered 400 miles
further south than any vessel had pre-
ViouslY Wintered
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
COTTON IN EAST AFRICA
Is Being Successfully Grown by the
Germans.

GermanH.
Washington. March fisherman tex
tile makers are meeting with success
in their efforts to develop the cotton
growing industry in German East At
RIGA, according to report to the State
Department from Consul General
Hughes at Coburg.
He says that the Bremen Cotton Ex-
change has just tested a quantity of
cotton grown in the Kilwa district.
which was shown to be nearly as good
I'm staple, color and other qualities as
the highly valued Egyptian cotton
from the seeds Of which It was grown.
This German cotton sells from ~ 10
Ia cents per pound. To promote its
growth the Colonial Economical Com
mittee has promised premiums for
properly cared for cotton fields and
viii furnish seed. gins and baling
presses free OF charge.
The Egyptian government has writ
ten 20 the United States Department Of
Agriculture 20 secure the service Of a
cotton expert and chemist
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
SOFT COAL GOES UP.
Operators Decide on an Advance of
10 Cents "a Ton.

Philadelphia, Pa. March 26.-The
Press tomorrow will say:
Bituminous coal prices will be adj
vanced rs cents ton for the new coal
year, which begins on April l. The
price at the mines in Central and
Western Pennsylvania, during the past
year, was fixed to be not less than
$125 ton. The new price at the mines
will be 81. Slightly higher or lower
prices may be made in special cases,
but the ruling price will be 81.
This decision has been reached by
the operators since the conference at
Altoona between miners and operators,
at which the miners wages were adj
vanced 10 and II per cent. The OPP
orators will have to meet April
changed conditions as to freights as
well as wages. Rates will be advanced
10 cents a tom
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
TOP OF MOUNTAIN
FELL ON B. & O. TRACKS.

Keyser, w. Va. March 26.-The top
Of the mountain fell down on the Bal
timore and Ohio tracks near Dawson
to-day. The slide covers 200 feet. and
some Of the rocks are az big az box
cars. A dynamite steam crane 10 being
used 20 remove the distractions Until
the tracks are cleared Baltimore and
Ohio trains viii be- sent over the West
Virginia Central tracks.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
VIII File Another.

Trenton, N. j., March 26.1rhe Sec
rotary of States office received a tele-
phone message this evening from the
office of the United States Steel Cor
poration, saying that another charter
would be filed by that company early
tomorrow morning. No information
was given as to the nature of the
charter.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
BLOW TO BUCKET SHOPS.

If the New Orleans Exchange Rati-
fees the Agreement.
New Orleans, March 26.-If the New
Orleans Exchange ratifies the agree
ment it has been asked to ratify, buck
ct shops throughout the country will
be put at a serious disadvantage. The
news of the request from New York has
been kept secret. but a committee of
the local exchange is said to have the
matter in charge, and the probability
is that a. favorable report will be
made upon it.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
Conditions at Natchex.

Natchez Miss, March 26.-There were
no new developments in the river sit
uation to-day. The break in the pri-
Vate levee at the Briers has widened,
but no further damage has occurred.
The gauge at p. m, stood IL, a rise
of two-tenths in the past twenty-four
hours. 1t is now three-tenths above the
maximum of 1897.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
Bureau's River Report.

Washington, March 26.--The Missis-
sippi river from Cairo to Memphis will
fall at an increased rate henceforth
and probably begin to fall at Helena,
saturday or Sunday. The stages to-
night follow: Memphis 1876 feet, fall
of GA foot since Wednesday evening.
Vicksburg ST. feet, a rise of 0.3 foot;
New Orleans 20.2 feet and stationary.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
WILL ORDER STRIKE
IN SEVEN COMPANIES.

Lowell, Mass, March 2s-The textile
council tonight voted TO order a strike
in seven mill corporations Monday
morning, unless It's demand for a 10
Der cent. Increase IN wages Is granted
BY that time.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
SANK AFTER COLLISION.
Schooner o. NJ. Marrett Went Down
Before the Silvia.


Before the Silvia.
City Island, N. Y, March 26.-with
a hole stove in her port bow, extend
ing from below the water line to the
hawse pipe and measuring eight feet
by four feet. thes Red Cross Line
steamer Silvia, in command OF Can't.
Farrell. from st. Johns, NJ f., and
Halifax, n. s.. bound to New York.
arrived here tonight.
On board the Silvia are Capt HELEN
and his crew OF the Rockland, Me-.
schooner o. NJ. Marrett. which was In
collision with the steamer or Cav
Head, Mass, az ll;45 O'clock Wednes-
day night. The Marrett sank in Ave
minutes after the accident. and moth
Ing from her was saved. She had a
cargo o. coal aboard and was bound
from Fort Reading, n. J., 20 Rock
land, Me. The mate Of the gehooner.
Horace Bose. Of Thomasten, Me, was
severely injured.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-27
DOWN ON BUCKET SHOPS.
New York Exchange Enters Into All
Agreement.

New York, March 26.-An agreement
has been entered into the Gold and
Stock Telegraph Company and the
New York Cotton Exchange to pre-
vent bucket shops from receiving news
sent over the formers tickers. All
contracts which are to go into effect
April /, must be submitted to the COM
mittee of the Cotton Exchange before
they can be executed by the telegraph
company.
1t is believed here that the New
York Exchange has asked the New
Orleans Exchange to cooperate with
them in this move.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06
LIVE STOCK
BOARD HAS
A ING
Federal Inspectors VIII Search
for Infection.
MOVE QUARANTINE LINE
Beaver County Cattle Not Af-
fected May Be Shipped.
MOVE QUARANTINE LINE

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 5.-As result of
a meeting of the Oklahoma live stock
sanitary commission here this afternoon
Federal Inspector L. J. Allen and Terri
torial Inspector r. II. Haun viii during
the next few days investigate the terri
tory east Of the Santa Fe railroad in
the counties of Noble. Logan and Okla
homa and TO Saltwater in Payne county,
for Texas fever infection. IN the event
that 10 ticks are found in this paTticu-
lar territory, the federal quarantine lire
viii be moved to the eastern boundaries
OF the three counties and to Saltwater,
in Payne county. This investigation is
the result Of repeated demands by cat
tlemen who allege that the counties are
free from infection. The moving of the
federal line is of much Importance to the
cattlemen.
1t was announced by the commission
that cattle in Woodward and Beaver
counties not affected by mango may be
shipped or Transported 10 market or pas
ture. The former quarantine proclamation
on account Of mango is intended only
for cattle actually infected or which have
been exposed to the disease. Sherifs
and deputies are requested to allow the
free movemnt of al healthy cattl in
these two counties.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06
CONTRACT
CALLS FOR
INCREASE
Forty Gents a Day the Price
Charged.
CONDITIONS ARE MADE
Insane to Be Returned mo
Prisoners Under II.

Guthrie, o. T, Aug. 5.-A dispatch from
Lansing announces that Governor Fer
guson and Attorney General Roberts of
Oklahoma at Lansing held a conference
with Governor Bailey, Warden Jewett
and the Kansas penitentiary board of di-
rectors relative to keeping the Okla
homa convicts. A contract was finally
entered into whereby Oklahoma agrees
to pay 40 cents a day for maintaining
prisoners. This is an increase of cents
day over the old contract The con-
tract will run about eighteen months
more, until January "a, 1905.
By the new contract an Oklahoma pris-
oner is TO be taken back TO the terri
tory for care when he becomes insane.
Under the old arrangement they were
kept in the Kansas penitentiary
No prisoner under II years old is 10 be
sent in but they will be cared for in the
Oklahoma counties. At present there are
S19 Oklahoma convicts in the Kansas
penitentiary. Many of them wanted to
talk with Governor Ferguson who listen-
ed to as many az possible in the hour
he had before leaving. He gave no en-
couragement to those seeking pardons.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06
GOT OFF EASY.
J. c. James Won't Escape So Easily
at Blackwell.

Blackwell. O. T, Aug. 5.-The fellow
who worked the forged check game on
some of BlackwelIs business men a short
time ago is supposed to be j. c. James,
who lives near Renfrow, in Grant coun-
ty. says the News. He worked the same
racket at wellington last week. but was
captured just as he was attempting 10
leave the city. Immediately upon being
arrested he gave up the money he had
obtained through a bogus check. but the
officer locked him up and preferred a
charge against him.
The strangest part of the whole mat
ter is that J A. Burnette the newly ap-
pointed county attorney OF Scmner coun-
". refused to prosecute him. and had
him released giving as a reason for do
ing SO that he knew James and that he
was man OF excellent reputation and
standing living near Renfrow.
The fact that James tried To escape the
officers at Wellington. whoc aught him
after he ran into a harbed wire fence,
that he at once gave up the money, and
that he was at once identified by the
party upon whom be had passed the
check and was then turned loose by the
county attorney. created no little sur
prise at Wellington.
lie VIII not fare 50 Well with the Of
6cers of this county il they get hold
Of him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06

ed to death by the explosion OF gaso-
line stove. She had lighted the stove
during the night for the purpose OF
heating some water for bathing pur-
poses. The stove, which was sitting on
a box, tipped over and sent a column OF
flame shooting toward the ceiling Mrs.
Roberts grabbed the stove and attempted
to carry it outside. DR.. Roberts came
to her assistance and caught the stove
by the oil tank The flames had softened
the solder and the can pulled OF. spilling
the contents on the blaze and spreading
fire all over the kitchen. and setting the
edge of Mrs Roberts skirts on fire. She
ran screaming into the yard, but had
enough presence of mind to lie down and
roll thus extinguishing the flames. She
was badly burned about the knees and
lower limbs. DR.. Roberts had his NOUS
tache badly singed and was slightly burn
ed on the hands. The blaze caught the
wallpaper and the kitchen was soon a
mass of flames. The neighbors came
quickly to the unfortunate peoples assist
ance and after hard work smothered the
flames. The loss will be slight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06
SHOT BY A NEGRO.
Victim Was Held as Shield and Hit
by Bullet

South McAlester, I. T., Aug. 5.-Sunday
afternoon Nose White, stonecutter. was
shot in the right leg by negro restau-
rant keeper named "Scotty," who runs a
place on Grand avenue. The wound is not
serious.
A negro tough about town named
Stormy imbibed too freely yesterday
and started in to whip negro woman
who had been living with him. The ne
gress ran to "Scotty's restaurant for pro-
lection, and when stormy" appeared in
hat pursuit with drawn knife. he was
cautioned by "Scotty' not 10 enter the
building. The negro bolted inside and
commenced to cut at the owner of the
place. Several gashes were made on his
back. 'Scotty'' then drew a pistol and
ran the negro out. When in the street
stormy threw a stone at his pursuer
and then, catching Nose White. who
was standing looking on, he drew the
white man in front Of him just as the
irate restauranter fired his pistol. White
was hit in the leg. Two more shots were
fred as Stormy" made his escape. but
without results. Stormy" was paced in
the city jail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06
LAWToN's PROGRAM.
Plans for Today's Celebration Have
Been Completed.

Iawton. Aug. 5.-Tomorrow the second
anniversary of the establishment of Law
ton will be celebrated. The program is as
| follows:
Parade
Song by Lawton Glee club.
Address by the mayor and p, NJ. Par
menter. followed by eminent speakers
from abroad.
Music by the band.
Il:oO o'clock a. m.-Bicycle race on Ave
nue. E. from Second to Sixth street
Il:20-Shawl race by Indian squaws on
Avenue d, from Second to Sixth streets
u:4o-Blanket race on Avenue c, from
Second to Sixth street. by bucks
11:5e-Footrace. on Avenue D, from Fifth
to Sixth streets.
PRIZES TO BE GIVEN.
1:So p. m.-Baby show. between the ages
of six months and twelve months. at
pavilion. First prize, $: second prize,
81: third prize, 81 Judges. Hussey. Nor
gan and Ed Loucks.
2:Oo-Speaking at pavilion.
3:0o-Races begin at driving park. west
OF the city Pacing. trotting, running and
| bicycle races.
4oo-Big baseball game between city
| officials OF Anadarko and city officials
of Lawton at ball park. east Of the city.
The Chickasha Rock Island employees
viii give amusements for premiums
awarded by citizens Of Lawton through
out the day.
At els the drawing Of lot donated by
Charles W Payne. registration 10 so on
throughout the day on court house
square. No one but outside visitors Will
be allowed to register Registration free.
AZ s.s9 D. m, grand ball az pavilion,
at west end Of Avenue {.
Five beeves will be donated 10 the
| dan srsal tribes OF Indians. which are
cs.mps. around the city. and are 70 Be
| slausst.r,d d by the Indians during the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06
.FIkST CLUB
FORMED FOR
ROOSEVELT
Nucleus for a Territorial Or
ganization Is the Idea.
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Constitution Is Prepared and
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Constitution Is Prepared and
Work Will Begin.

Guthrie O. T. Aug. Sat a meeting
held in the Office of Secretary, William
Grimes last night. the first Roosevelt
club, formed for the campaign of 1904.
was organized. The idea of the men
behind the movement. as presented at
the meeting. is TO make the new club the
nucleus Of territorial organization. COM
posed of Roosevelt clubs in every county.
for the purpose of furthering the mamma
alton and election Of Theodore Rocse-
velt as president of the United States.
That a meeting to organize a Roose-
Welt club was to be held last night was
not generally known in Guthrie. but a
full set Of officers were selected. The
officers are as follows:
F II. Greer. president.
c. II. Griswoold, secretary.
John j. Nelson. treasurer.
c. r. Renfro. r. E. Stewart and II. F.
Ardery, vice presidents.
E l. Saddler. assistant secretary.
The constitution and bylaws of the
club are as follows:
j. Ine name OF tnlS ORGANIZATION Sneu
be the Roosevelt Club"
2. It's purpose is 10 advocate the nom
ination OF Theodore Roosevelt for presi-
dent by the next national Republican
convention and 10 generally promote the
principles of the Republican party
3. The officers of this club shall be a
president and three vice presidents. sec
retary and assistant secretary and treas
urer.
& The club shall meet on the first Mon
day evening of each month and at such
other times as the president. by call.
shall designate.
s. 1t shall be the purpose of this club
to encourage and assist in the organiza-
ton OF Roosevelt clubs throughout Okla
homa.
g. All Republicans are eligible TO mem
bership in this club and are asked TO as
sist in the promotion OF the purposes
herein set out
1t is arranged 10 hold a big meeting
at the city hall on the first week in Sep
tember, the exact date TO be named later.
Those present at the meeting last night
were:
F. H. Greer. w. w Painter o. L.
Brooks, C R Renfrow L. T. Saddler.
John ]. Nelson, r. r Stewart. H +.
Ardery and Charles Griswold.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-06
NEW SANTA FE DEPOT.
Oklahoma City is Pleased With the
Site Selectsd

oklahoma City. O. T., Aus 5.-The San
IL Fe has sprung a big surprise upon the
people Of oklahoma city in tie location
of its passenger depot. says the Times
journal However. ii is a pleasant one
TO most people, and the location is admit
ted by all 10 be the most slightly that
could be found
The big Santa Fe passenger station VIII
stand rieht across California avenue. the
center OF the big building north and south
being the center OF California avenue
the big tower Will stand in the center os
the street and win command a view OF
the entire thoroushfare. The building
viii cover the entire width OF the street
leo feet-aad about twenty feet on each
side besides IL viii face santa Fe street
which runs north and south. and CaIfor-
nia avenue, which is blocked by the
buildins. Another track viii be laid west
Of the present track. the water tank viii
b. removed. the old wells nlled ana the
ground cleared from Reno 70 Grand ave
nue.. A platform thirty feet wide VIII *
tend from Reno avenue 70 Grand avenue
a dist>nce OF 7co feet. A platform viii a.
50 extend our 20 Santa Fe street from he
west side ~ the building