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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
NO INCREASE ALLOWED.
Texas Railroads Not Allowed to
Raise Rates.


Austin, Tex, April 22-In a letter to
General Manager A. A. Allen of the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad,
made public to-day, Railroad Commits
sioner Colquitt says, in part:
II think the commission should be
candid enough to say to you that it
cannot offer any encouragement in
your desire for increased rates. The
freight either COMES out of the value
of the raw material or is added to the
cost of the manufactured article for the
consumer to pay.
Unfortunately, our state appears to
be bearing both these burdens. Not
withstanding the large increase in ex-
pense of operation complaint is being
made of deterioration in rolling stock
and service; so much so that while
the gross earnings are increasing The
operating expenses have been more
largely increased it is claimed, without
corresponding Improvements and bet
terments. l hope expenses may be re-
duced by judicious management, so as
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

lin. 1 had been doctoring for several
years, but kept getting worse. One
day a neighbor woman brought me
your book, the ellis of Life" and
wanted me to take your medicine.
told her that l had given up all hope
of ever getting well. 1 had tried so
much medicine. My neighbors thought
1 was nearly dead with consumption.
Finally I concluded that 1 would
make a last trial So my husband got
me a bottle of Peruna and Manalin.
commenced taking them according
to directions. That was two years ago.
A year ago last November l gave
birth to a 1O-pound baby boy, who is
we'll and hearty; and l am doing my
own housework. l can never give Pc
runa too great praise. l think it is the
best medicine 1 eyer heard of."-Mrs.
e. E. Thomas.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

your medicine 1 gave birth to a 10
pound baby girl. She is now six
months old and weighs rs pounds. MY
friends were all surprised. Some would
not believe it until they came to see
me.
my husband says he never saw
such a change in any one as there was
in me after 1 had taken three ar four
bottles of Peruna. l am stronger than
I have been since 1 was quite young.
God bless you and your medicine for
ever. l cannot tell you all. My letter
is too long already; but L will say Pc
runa cured me. 1 never saw or heard
of anything half so good. 1 can never
thank you enough for your kindness.
In cases of la grippe it works like a
charm. 1t cured my baby when other
medicines failed. She was real bad
with la grippe. Mrs. L. M. Gritfith.
Mrs. E. E. Thomas, Alpha, Mo-,
writes:
Il have used your Peruna and Mana
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
WERE BUT FEW THERE.
National Municipal League Attend
nnce Was Slim.

Detroit, April 22.-The attendance at
the opening session of the ninth an
nual meeting of the National Municipal
League was somewhat disappointing
Clinton Rogers Woodruff of Phila-
delphia, secretary of the National
League. in reviewing the administra-
ticns of a number of cities, eXtolled
Mayor Lows administration in New
York and characterized the work OF
Police Commissioners Greene of The
American metropolis as remarkable
and brilliant. The recent elections in
Chicago and Cleveland were pointed
to as teaching the lesson that there
must be an end to tampering with
the city by the Legislature. and that
national parties must cease from plac-
ing national issues to the front in To-
cal campaigns, the frequent election OF
Mayor Samuel NJ. Jones of Toledo
teaching the same lesson.
Mr.. Woodruff took up the question
of municipal ownership, declaring thai
a movement in its fator had taken q
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
DOYLE BUYS GARRETT COLTS.

The purchase of the Garnett colts by
Mr.. Alex Doyle has been completed,
and the youngsters are now at the En-
pire Park track and ready to get into
active training. The bunch consists
of four colts. They are all high bred
and may make good ope, blue Garter"
is the prize of the lot, as far as can
now be seen, and it is thought will
make a showing for himself before
MANY months have passed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
At Cumberland Park.

Nashville, Tenn, April 22.-The Ten
nessee Breeders Association will be-
gin it's tenth annual spring meeting
at Cumberland Park tomorrow. Dur
ing the nine days of sport about 100000
will be distributed in stakes and
purses. The weather tonight is clear
and crisp and promises favorable con-
ditions for the opening day. when the
Cumberland Derby, at a mile and an
eighth, with $4,000 added money, will
be the feature event. Fore and Aft
will be the faVorite.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
TO RAISE MONEY FOR
CRlTTENTON MISSION.

Refreshments Will BE Sold During
Baptist Convention.
meeting of the directresses of the
Crittenton Mission Home was held in
Wesley Monumental Church yesterday
afternoon to complete the details OF
plans for refreshment booths to be con-
Quoted during the Southern Baptist
Convention in Savannah early in May
Committees were appointed to take
charge of the various branches of the
work. AS has been stated before, the
ladies will secure the store south OF
the Hussars' Club for one stand and
expect to erect another in the Park
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Extension near the site of the taber-

Extension near the site of the taber-
nacle.
1t was announced at this meeting
that a Jersey COW had been bought for
the. home and was to be delivered yes
terday afternoon. A COW has been
needed at the home for some time,
ever since it was inaugurated, in fact,
but so many other things We're needed
as Well that it was not bought before,
though the delay was also due in part
to the hope of the directresses that
some charitable person would give the
much-needed animal
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Will Visit Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn. April ga let
ter has been received from Adjt. Gen.
H. c. Corbin, accepting on behalf of
himself and Secretary of War Root
the invitation to visit Chattanooga
No time has been agreed upon for the
visit, but it will probably be about
June 10. While here they will official
ly inspect the new army post ana
Seventh Cavalry.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
CITY BREVITIES.

In the awards at the Catholic fair
published in yesterdays Morning News
the name of A. r. Ester appears. 1t
should have been Alex. d. Estill.
The Epworth League of Trinity
Methodist Church will give trolley
ride to Isle of Hope tomorrow night
for the benefit of the league. The cars
will leave the market at $50 O'clock
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
WOULDN'T TAKE THEM BACK.
Duke Was Firm in His Attitude
Toward strikers.

Somerville, N. j., April PA COM
mittee of the strikers on the estate
of James B. Duke, president of the
American Tobacco Company, had a
conference with Mr.. Duke to-day. Mr..
Duke told the committee that he would
not under any circumstances re-em-
ploy the men who had caused trouble
at the farm. He agreed to increase the
wages of the stone masons, and they
returned to work.
The other strikers are still in an an
cry mood, but they have gone quietly
to their homes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
ATLANTA VOTED BONDS.
Measure Carried the Day by n Very
Small Margin.

Atlanta, April 22.-The election here
to-day on the question of issuing $780,
900 of bonds for water works and sewer
Improvements resulted in the bonds
carrying by a margin of 80 votes. There
were required 1.940 votes to carry the
bonds. that being two-thirds of the reg
istered vote. The vote for the bonds
was 1873.
OF the amount. S250.000 will be issued
for sewer extensions and $4,000 for
water works improvements.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
A YOUNG MOTHERS LETTER.
DelanO, Miss.

w. Deano Miss the fol-
"e'
B. Columbus, Ohio:
Ito
1O-pOu baby and
and
md ma
good he $ n
hOus ewO nj good
o
mes much think
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

to justify a reduction, rather than an
increase, in rates"
The letter is construed as being gen.
eral, inasmuch as most of the roads
in the state have asked for an increase.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
FLOWERS FOR
CONFEDERATE DEAD.

The committee of the Daughters of
the Confederacy who have in charge
the decorating of the Confederate
monument on Decoration Day ask the
public for contributions of flow
ers for this purpose and for
decorating the graves of the
Confederate dead, and ask further
that such contributions as are made
be sent to the home of Mrs. j. S.
Wood. No 500 Whitaker street. before
4 O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

deep hold on the urban population of
the country. Several papers were
read on a resolution adopted approving
the organization of civic alliance to
include a number of existing organiza-
tons and avoid publication of effort.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

Did you get late supper after
the theater last night?" Hardly. 1t
was so long coming that 1 considered
it an early breakfast. Washington
Free Press.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

Mr.. T. C. Powell. freight traffic man.
ager of the Southern, headquarters
Washington. is expected to reach Sa-
vannah to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

Mr.. ]. r. Kenly, fourth vice presi-
dent and general manager of the At
lantic Coast Line, was among the visit
ors to Savannah yesterday
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

Mr.. ]. M. Mallory, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Central of Georgia,
spent yesterday in Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

Mr.. S. L. PARROT, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Rock Island System,
headquarters Atlanta, was a visitor in
railroad circles yesterday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

giving q full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

erts writes DR.. Hartman from Deano, Miss the fol
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
CLOSE NEGOTIATIONS.
Some Further Details arranged m
Washington.

Washington, Feb. 14.-In view OF the res,oia
ton of peace between Venezuela and the ai,'es'
senor Pulido. the Venezuelan Charge All CO.
addressed note to the British Amoassauo' "
day. and later called at the itahah anu os'
embassies. ,.;,-
Mr. Bowen, after clearing up SUI .,.oI,
;.,, +,,o Rr;t;sb Ambassador. paid fareweD
coli nm Secretary Hay, and reported the signing
of the peace protocols. The Secretary eohsfs'"-
lated him on the success of his mission.
Some additional papers were signed 81 '''9
British Embassy this afternoon
IN further explanation OF the protocols sienea
last night. the following statement was i's"'N
by all the negotiators this morning
Our Interpretation of the protocols was ad az the
.bot the 20 per cent of the total income Oh o.
c,Istoms receipts of La Guayra anu foroo
bello shall begin to be set apart on ,sst maTen the
1oo3 and continue to be set apart throusn '.i .i
;S ,,aontb and that the first payment VIII oe
due not March 1. but April i. l9oS.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
ROADS INTENDED IMPROVEMENTS

General Superintendent Huntington. Of the
Central Railroad of New-Jersey, at his office in
Jersey City yesterday. when shown copy Oh
tbe findings of the coroners jury on the West
ee,d wreck said the railroad was now making
all possihle improvements. and would continue
to do so He explained that certain railroads
In the West were experimenting with electricity
for headlights but that his road was expert
menting with acetylene gas, and hoped it would
prove a better substitute than electricity for
the present old headlights. He said that ninety
nine per cent of the locomotives in the country
were now using oil for headlights The block sig
nal system used the Central road, he declared
was the best known. At present auto
matte device was being considered, which if
successful would bring to a stop all trains that
pa ssed signals. He said the contrivanCe would
shut off the steam and apply the air brakes
when train passed danger signal In the
near future all crossings would be either de-
pressed or elevated at streets The principal
Improvement of this character would be at
Eliza bethport, where the trains of the Long
Branch division now crossed at grade.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
OUT OF PRISON, GOT KIT" BACK.
"OIdest Bank Thief" Tells of Bold Act-Re'
ceives Five Years.

County Judge Platt. at White Plains. has
again sent two burglars to Sing Sing to serve
sentences at hard labor Sang" Campbell,
alias James Bell, and George Jones' who was
identified with the robbery of the Manhattan
Savings Institution in New York, was sentenced
for five years On September - Campbell
boarded trolley at Mount Vernon and
relieved Paul Rudland of his bank roll con-
sisting of 81. 300. Campbell was caught several
weeks ago, tried and convicted. In court yes
terday Campbell said TO Judge Platt: The
worst ever did was to relieve rich gentlemen
plus Campbell has served terms in prison
aggregating thirty-one years, and he claims to
be the oldest bank thief in the country AS
he was leaving for Sing Sing Prison to-day,
he said: Il was sent to prison from here in
1870 by District Attorney Briggs. who kept
from the finest burglars outfit ever seen
The kit was actually worth $1,000, and when
/ got out of prison / dressed myself like a
banker called on District Attorney Briggs, told
him l had reformed and Joined a church,
and gave him the card of the pastor Of the
church to which l referred. l told him 1 would
like to have the tools TO illustrate in lecture
/ was to give how crimes were committed
l got the tools, and have never since heard
of the incident"
to Sing Sing Prison for four years and six
months for entering the house of Edward Fox
in the town of East Chester, and stealing $500
worth of SilverWare.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
TO RUSH SUPPLY SHIPMENTS.
Traders Expect Lively Business with
Venezuela for a Month.

1t is expected by the trading companies here
that the raising of the Venezuelan blockade
will have an enlivening effect on trade with
that country for month. at least. The Red
d Line has arrange to send out three steamers
from this point next week. The first, the
Maracafbo, viii sail tomorrow at 3 p. m. for
Curacoa, La Guayra and Maracaibo. Nearly
all Of her cargo is on board Part of it was
loaded two weeks ago in anticipation of the
raising OF the blockade
1t consists in large measure OF provisions.
such as -four, kerosene. lard, hams and dry
goods. There has been a great dearth of flour
in Venezuela for the last two or three weeks.
1t is said dealers who had supplies of flour
charged a premium OF SO bag for it.
This was after the supply held by the agents
of the Red D Line had been exhausted. They
charged the normal price while their supply
held out. The other merchants waited until
the agents had sold their last barrel, which
was on January 10. and then put the price up.
Such supplies reached Curacao while the
blockade was in force will be rushed forward
to Venezuela, probably to-day
The Red D Line has two steamers in the
Caribbean, the Merida and the Zulia. These
can be dispatched at short notice. The cargo
which the steamer Caracas was prevented
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
TTON.S SHOULD 4GREE
Baron Ton Sternbnrg Thinks Moth
ing Bars Amicabs Agreement.

Baron Speck Won Sternburg, the minister III
charge of Germany's interests in the Nenez-
uelan settlement gave token of his pleasure at
the signing of the protocols, and expressed the
opinion that if four negotiators could agree
there was no reason why many nations coolo
not in a letter written yesterday TO Joseph
Howard jr, embodying his regrets at his IN
ability to attend the Press Club dinner, given
at the Waldorf-Astoria last night President
Howard read the letter at the beginning of the
dinner 1t was as follows:
Imperial German Embassy,
Washington, d. c., February IL.
Dear Mr.. Howard.
1 find il absolutely impossible to leave my
post The protocols were signed last night.
The question settled, but many details de-
mand my speedy and close attention for at least
two days. / am delighted to hear that the final
agreement pieases all concerned. Four men met.
negotiated IN perfect harmony and now
separate with best feelings and friend
ships. If four men can agree there seems to
be no reason why four nations should not
be able to agree. L feel confident they will as
soon as they trust and understand each other in
the same way as did. To facilitate and to
foster closer understanding lies to a very large
extent in the hands of gentlemen whom l have
been looking forward to meet tonight. They
have done much during the last weeks of un-
rest and ] congratulate them with all my heart
for what they have done in the interest of peace
and good will. Believe me, yours sincerely,
II. STERNBURG.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
An ERROR CORRECTED.
additional Agreement Signed fo
Clear Italian Protocol

Washington, Feb. 14.-At the conference at
the British Embassy this afternoon. which oc-
CURED at ) O'clock another important ad-
oehdum was signed to clear up Article , i'm the
Italian protocol. BY a curious error this article
provided that the Venezuelan Government ,.oh-
hgate themselves to assign 10 the Italian Gov-
ernment, commencing the first day of March
lSo3. for this purpose, and to ALLEVIATE to no
other purpose, 80 per cent OF the customs reve-
nres OF La Guayra and Porto Cabello" Had
inis provision stood unamended the Italian Gov
eminent would iaNe been entitled to the entire
80 per cent instead of sharing il with the o.bsr
allies. as was intended. Fortunately the r,a.,sr
was discovered IN time to be corrected before
the protocols were dispatched to the foreign
Offices OF the allies Il was TO clear I'M ,b,s
point that the negotiators signed the following
agreement this afternoon:
We interpret our three protocols TO nnean that
the 80 per cent, referred therein of the tot n
income Of the customs houses at La Guavra
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
DELAY IN ARRIVAL OF wILDEs's BODY
Arrangements for the Funeral in West Rox
bury

Boston. Feb. IA delay not yet accounted for
here occurred in the forwarding of the body of
Rear Admiral Frank Wildes from San Francisco to
Boston 1t was due here p. tonight, on the
Chicago Express, and many friends of the admiral
met the train at the South Terminal Station. A
private message received later stated that the
body might arrive tomorrow night, but there was
likelihood of still further delay Rear Admiral
Wildes died while the steamer China, from the
Orient to San Francisco.
The funeral is set for Monday afternoon at the
Emmanuel Church, in West RoxbGry. There will
be naval parade, in accordance with the wish
the family. Captain n. Very, ordnance Off
Ger at the Charlest Navy Yard. is officially in
charge of the arrangements. At the funeral the
bearers will be eight petty officers from the receiv-
ing ship Wabash. and the honorary bearers will be
Rear Admiral Johnson, commandant at the navy
yard; Rear Admiral Dyer. retired. who COMMANDED
the Baltimore. in the Manila fight; Rear Admiral
Wadleigh (retired), Rear Admiral j. F. Merry re-
firedj, Captain c. j. Barclay and Captain H Q. o.
Olh
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
6O-62 West 23d Street.
DOG SAVES FAMILY IN FIRE.
It Arouses Boy-Dog Burned to Death In
Effort to Save Other Children.

Paterson, N. j., Feb. IL tSpeciaD--George COP
persmith and his family. who live in ParK-aVe-'
Hawthorne were saved from death TINS MORN
ing nv a Newfoundland dog. Mr.. Coppersnith'
who is matchmaker in Maiden Lane, New
York worked late last night at his nome on
some watches When he retired he forgot 10
turn the damper in the parlor stove ana ne
thinks this started a fire in the parlor later In
the night He has a young son VINO Is
cripple. and of whom the dog is especially fono'
Ahout . o'clock this morning the dog ran into
the room where the boy was sleeping anu
dragged him from bed. The strange action OF
the animal caused the boy to go TO MS tather
bedroom
Mr. Coppersmth got up and went 'hroush
the house When he opened the parior door ne
found the room in blaze He scarcely had time
IN got his family out of the house before the
flames had cut off all avenues of escape The
dog remained by the crippled boy until he was
safely outside II had not seen that MT COP
nersn,ith had taken the other children out or
the house and with almost human sagaclty
and hravery ii probably went back into the
house to rescue the other chiiofeii. i'S onafreu
body was found in the RUNS
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
Mr. CARNEGIES OFFER.
Wculd 4duance Money J Needed
for German Demand.
oHv The Associated Press.)

p7r The Associated Press)
Washington. Feb 14-Andrew Carnegie Oh
hearing of Germany's action iii demanding
cash payment of 1,71s,000 boiivars. instead OIL
the - 800 previously promised to her. sent
the following message to Mr. Bowen oa'eu
February u:
shall be glad to hand you over at once
sa6o C7s0 IN meet the German demand, IL VEN
ezuela desires ii.
This fact became known tonight after Ine
last of the addenda to the peace protocols nao
been signed at the British embassy Mr' Gar
nesie. if is said, has been watching with close
interest the progress of the negotiations mere
The message was sent as soon as the news
of C,err,,any's demand was published.
Mr.. Bowen thanked Mr.. Carnegie for MS oier'
which however it WAS not necessary TO accept.
MANY banks and financial syndicates had oHereo
to lend money to Venezuela. though these pro-
nosaIs were of course, Of a business nature
whereas the offer of Mr.. Carnegie was mace
without any reservation or mention OF security
for the return Of his money
New-York tribune., 1903-02-15
RESULT GRATIFIES ITALY.
Signor Prinetti Expresses His Pleasure at
the Settlement.

Rome Feb. 14-Signor Prnetti, Ihe foreish
Minister. who recently stricken WIN OH
attack of paralysis, was sufnciehtiy feco'ee0
to-day to be allowed for the hrst time sihSe
his illness to have share in Official business
When informed of the solution OF the ven
,zre,., ouestion in which the minister has
been so actively interested, he expressed great
s.;re..,son ar the fact that an Amicabie set
,,,,nr+ h.d heen reached He shid this was
especially pleasing to Italy because she hao
succeeded in settling with venezuela COM
mercial treaty which she had tried Tor a ioHs
time to obtain.
The government press accepts the solution OF
the Venezuelan difficulty as satisfactory, espe-
cially as Italy's relations with the United states
remain unimpaired. The press points out that
in South America where Italy has large III
terests her prestige has been strengthened