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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Local and General News of siphs
and Shipping.

The Tugboat and Dredge owners
Protective Association of Detroit has
appointed a committe to visit all parts
of the country where the federal gov
eminent has embarked in the dredging
business and stir up tug and dredge
owners to unite with them to take ac-
ton toward a general movement to
protest against the conduct of the ad-
ministration in going into the business
of operating and leasing dredges. 1t
appears by evidence that has been
gathered by the leading dredging con-
tractors of the country that the fed
eral government has made arrange
nents to put S12000,000 worth of dredg-
ing work into the hands of certain Of
ficials who are expected to turn an
immense amount of money into the
presidential election hoppers. The tug
boat owners and private dredge oper-
ating concerns also have evidence that
the federal government is leasing
dredges to favored contra ctors in
Southern waters, and is furnishing
crews of government officers and men
in carrying out contracts for river
dredging for the benefit of political
ingsters.-American Syren and Ship
ping.
Within thirty years the average an
nual consumption of coal by British
freight and passenger steamships has
been decreased GA per centum, mainly
through the advances in the arts of
naval architecture and marine engi-
neering. The decrease in the cost of
fuel affords proof of the effect there
of in reducing ocean freights, and in
the suppression of sailing vessels by
steamships.
Savannah Almanac, 10Th Meridian
Savannah City Time.
Sun rises at Sc a. m. and sets 6:55
p. m.
High water at Tybee to-day at 11:51
a. m. and 1917 a. m. Saturday. High
water at Savannah one hour later
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

To Fernandina and return Sundaxa
Only $1.10.via Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way. Train leaves Union Depot. $40
a. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

River Report-The hight of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta. at a. M
(15th meridian time), yesterday, was 10
feet, fall of OIL foot during the pre-
ceding twenty-four hours.
Cotton region bulletin, Savannah,
Ga, for the twenty-four hours ending
at a. M, 18th meridian time, Aug.
q, 1903:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

$1,000 Savannah to New York and
Return win seaboRrd Air Line
Railway
In connection with Old Dominion
Steamship Company through Norfolk.
Steamers leave Norfolk daily exeep'
Sunday. Full information a. city esH'
% once, No. Bull street. 'pnons 80
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was issued by Deputy Sheriff Pinko-
son. through instructions of Justice
Colman
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

The game of Finch, at Estill's News
Depot. As Bull street. Savannah, Ca
ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

HAMS--Sugar cured. 14915c; picnics-
9A@10c.
LARD-Pure, in tierces. SIC; So
pound tins. and S0-pound tube, &c;
compound, in tierces, TIC; 50-pound
tins and S0-pound tubs. SC.
M1Hcelka neouS.
FISH-Mackerel, half barrels, No. 1,
$1,000; No. 2, $500; No. 8, $S.25; kits,
No. l, S1.40; No. 2, $1.30; No. 5, s110;
Goldfish, 1-pound bricks, &c; z-pound
bricks, SIC; smoked herrings, per box,
10000; Dutch herrings. in kegs, s1.10;
new mullets, half barrels, $500.
SYRUP-Market quiet; Georgia and
Florida syrup. buying at 25@26c: SELL
ing at 2S@30c: sugar house at 101z9
1Sc.
HIGH WINES-Bas.s, S1.29.
HONEY-Fair demand: strained. in
barrels. 40c gaStan-
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Excursion to National Capital via
Seaboard Air Line Railway

Aug. 80 and 81. Sept. and 2, good re-
turning Sept. 10, only sl7.75 to Wash
ington. d. c.. and return. City Ticket
once, Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

ALSO MEDICAL BOOKS FREE TO
ALL.
There is no longer any need of Civ
ing money to doctors to find out what
disease you have when you can write
DR.. j. Newton Hathaway, the distn-
guished Southern specialist and scien-
fist, and he will tell you for nothing
and as no man stands higher in the
profession of medicine and science than
he does, what he tells you can be re-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28
Vessels Sailed Yesterday.

Steamship New Orleans, Peters, Bal.
timore.
Schooner Sallie C. Marvil, CULLEN,
New York.
Schooner John e. duBignon, Turner,
st. Johns.
Schooner Margaret May Riley (Br),
Berry Chester, N. S.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28
Double Daily Service Savannah to
NorforIx via SeaboarI Air Line Nv.

Leave Savannah lis p. m. and 1910
a. M. arriving Norfolk a. m. and
5:35 D. m. Reservations at city ticket
office, Bull street; phone 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28
COTTON TIES.
j. .. WEED g. co.

Woven wire and wrought iron fenc-
ing, made in Adrian, Mich. Write c.
W. .Deming, selling agent, Brunswick
Ga, for particulars.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Vessels Arrived Yesterday.
Steamship Bernilla (Br), Jackson,
HuelVa, pyrites-Strachan & Co.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

Baltimore. Aug. dashboard com
mon, 205s@21Ac; do preferred, $500
S4Ac; bonds, 77s@77Ac. Atlantic
Coast Line common, 1121A9125: do pre-
ferred. no sales
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28
THE WEATHER.

Morning News barometer. Aug. 81,
Morning News thermometer, Aug.
Washington, Aug. 27.-Forecast for
Friday and Saturday:
Georgia-Fair Friday. Saturday
showers and cooler; light to fresh south
winds.
South Carolina-Fair Friday and Sat-
urday, except showers on the coast;
variable winds mostly light south.
Eastern Florida-Partly cloudy Fri
day and Saturday with occasional
showers in north and west portion; va
riable winds
Western Florida-Partly cloudy; Sat
urday, showers and cooler: light to
fresh west winds, shifting to north.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature, 400
p. m ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO degrees
Minimum temperature, 500
a. m ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .76 degrees
Mean temperature ...........8S degrees
Normal temperature .,.......79 degrees
Excess of temperature ..... 8 degrees
Accumulated excess since
Aug. ..................S3 degrees
Accumulated deficiency since
Jan. .......................N degrees
Halntall Observation-Disclosures. 90 inch
normal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IA inch
deficiency since Aug. 1......1.7S inches
Excess since Jan. 1...........2.9 1 Inches
River Report-The hight of the Sa-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28

High water at Tybee to-day at 11:51
a. m. and 1917 a. m. Saturday. High
water at Savannah one hour later
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-28
Savannah Almanac, 10Th Meridian
suxnnnnI, CIT Time

Sun rises at s. Sc a. m. and sets 6: So
p. m.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
VOTE ON CUBAN BILL.
Republicans and Democratic Leaders
Decide on December 10.


Washington, Nov. 22.-The republi-
can and democratic leaders of the sen
ate were in conference much of the
time Saturday over the question Of fix
ing a time for a vote on the Cuban
reciprocity bill. and. SO far as they
were empowered to do so, entered into
an agreement to take the final vote on
December 16, or little more than a
week after the converting Of the reg
ular session of congress. There was
no opportunity to consult the demo
cratic senators who desire to speak
on the bill, but IL is not doubted that
they will assent to the arrangement.
Very little progress was made dur
ing the day in the effort to secure an
agreement between the senate and
house for final adjournment of the
called session before Thanksgiving
and there were no conferences be-
tween senators and members. The
senators are quite hopeful that an I'M
derstanding to that effect will be reach
ed, but they say that IL 1t is not they
intend to accomplish the same purpose
by taking several adjournments for
three days at time, the maximum
time which one house can refrain
from meeting without the consent Of
the other.
The senate committee on foreign re-
lations have authorized a favorable
report on the bill giving effect to the
Cuban reciprocity treaty.
The treaty for the cession of the Isle
OF ines to Cuba has been favorably
acted upon by the senate committee
on foreign relations and 1t will be ia
vorably reported to the senate at the
next executive session.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
SLASHES OFFICER
WITH A CLEANER
Drunken Man at Boone Makes
a Vicious Assault Upon
Policeman Lille.
MOB WAS READY TO AVENGE
Policeman Is Seriously Injured and
Disfigured, Having One Ear of,
But It Is Believed That He Wiz
Recover.

Boone, Nov. 20.--Dan Gillette. in a
drunken frenzy, viciously swung his
cleaver at Policeman L. Z. Lille last
evening, cutting of one ear and In
fiicting a deep wound in the officers
neck. The injuries may prove fatal
Gillette is under arrest.
Gillette, who is very abusive when
drunk, was in a meat shop he former.
ly owned, when the officer called to
quiet the drunken man, Gillette
threatened the policeman, but the lat
ter thinking Gillette's menace a blum
tried to take hold of him. Gillette
quickly slashed the cleaver at the of
ficer's head and only for his doging.
Lilies head would have been split.
Lille was Immediately taken to the
city physicians office. His wounds
were pronounced not necessarily ia
tai, as no important artery was sever.
ed. However he will be disfigured.
Great excitement prevailed as Lille
is popular officer and a mob would
have been dangerous II Lille had
been fatally injured. Gillette was
caught In nearby store and is now
lodged In the city Jail
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
ACCUSES GENERAL WOOD.
Major Rathbone Before Senate Mill
tary Affairs COMMITTEES.

Washington, Nov. 21.--Maior Estes
G. Rathbone, formerly director of
posts in Cuba. was given hearing
yesterday by the senate committee
which is investigating the charges
against General Wood in opposition to
his confirmation as major general
The committee was in session about
an hour. Nearly the entire time was
given to Major Rathbone, who reiter-
ated the charges made several times
before the secretary of war, the sen.
ate committee on relations with Cuba
and public statements following his
trial in connection with Cuban postal
frauds.
Major Rathbone filed specific writ
ten charges with the committee. He
alleged that General Wood, while mil
itary governor of Cuba, had accepted
money from the Jai Alai, he said,
gambling concern, and asserted that
he made a personal friend and boon
companion of an ex-convict. He also
charged him with giving instructions
of an entirely unconstitutional and un.
American character to the courts.
With reference to the charge that
Governor General Wood had exceeded
his authority in giving instructions to
the court Major Rathbone said that
General Wood had pursued this course
in the postal case when he (RathboneJ
was under prosecution. This was, he
said. in violation of an article of the
penal code of Cuba. and in manner
preiudicial to the rights and interests
of those under trial He also charged
General Wood with authorizing the
use of ex-parte depositions in the pos
tai cases. proceeding which. he as
serted. Is contrary to law and the
principles of law. and in this case con-
trary to the instructions given by the
secretary Of war
Major Rathbone charged that in ac-
cepting gifts from the organization
commonly known as jail Alai, to which
Major Rathbone said General Wood
had granted ten-vesr exclusive con-
cession. General Wood violated the
Foraker law. which prohibited the
granting of franchises or concessions
during the occupation Of the island by
the American authorities. He also
charged that the acceptance of these
gifts constitutes "a violation Of an arti-
Gle of the penal code of Cuba.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
CUT OFF FROM WATER.

Ottumwa, Nov. 21.-With the city
water supply practically cut off. and
with no hopes Of getting anything but
4 meager supply for a month to come,
Ottumwa is in a most completely
demoralized condition.
No fire protection, the possibility OF
all fire insurance policies being can
celled within few days, all the pub
lie schools closed, the foul air of sew
ers permeating the air, and the pos.
sibility OF all the manufacturing
plants being forced to close down
That is the situation here at the pres
ent time.
Mayor Pickler yesterday asked for
fire protection from Chicago, and an
engine and men arrived here from that
city last night, cooperating with the
city officials. arrangements were made
for the installment of pumps to sup
ply water to the pumping station OF
the water works plant. but these will
afford but a small supply of water.
The present condition in Ottumwa
Is due to legal disputes between the
city and the owners OF the water
works plant, which delayed improve.
ments. and the flood last spring, which
washed out the dam west of the city,
thus shutting off the water supply to
the pumping station of the city water
works,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
CHARGES AGAINST sAMMis.
Internal Revenue Collector Charged
With Misconduct.

Dubuque, Nov. 23.-Milton Howe of
Dubuque has filed an affidavit in which
he makes sensational charges against
]. u. Sammis of LeMars, internal rev
enue collector at Dubuque, and one o.
Iowa's most prominent politicians. Mr..
Howe was formerly chief deputy col
lector under Mr.. Sammis, until sue
ceeded in that capacity by e. A. Sam
mis-, when he became stamp deputy.
His charges consist of allegations
that Mr.. Sammis, contrary to the
statutes, compelled him to surrender a
portion of his salary as chief deputy
to e. A. Sammis. the collectors broth.
er at teh time when E. p. Sammis was
serving as stamp deputy; also that
he ordered two division deputies to
surrender portions of their salaries
to two other division deputies, but
that this order was never carried out.
Mr.. Howe was chief deputy under
Collector Lothrop from July l, 1890,
to February 10. 1898, and under Col
lector Patterson, who was appointed
by President Mckinley. He continued
in this position under Collector Sam.
mis- until March l.. 1903. when E. p
odLuiuiS DcCdiue CulSL ucpuby anu WI
howe stamp deputy. Mr.. Howe was
relieved from duty on August 81, 1908,
and has issued his affidavit embodying
charges against Collector Sammis, in
consequence.
Howe's charges were investigated
last September by Special Agent Nc
Coy, of Milwaukee. The evidence TAX
en- tended to exonorate Sammis. The
division deputies, too, according to
Howe's affidavit, were ordered by
Sammis to equalize their compens-
alton, stating that this action was TAX
en- by them without the collectors
knowledge. Deputy Sammis admitted
having received a portion of Howe's
salary, but said that II was a private
arrangement OF which his brother
knew nothing. During the last few
weeks, new evidences of activity in
the internal revenue department have
been evidenced, and 1t is believed
that the matter Is being carefully in
vestigated. Howe threatens to lay the
matter before the president and the
federal grand jury at Dubuque, IL the
investigation does not confirm his
charges.
Mr. Sammis has been prominent for
many years In republican politics in
Iowa, ard was only narrowly defeated
for railroad commissioner in the Du-
buque convention four year ago. He
Is also mentioned as a congressional
aspirant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
SITUATION is CRITICAL.
Relations With Colombia Strained to
the Breakind Point

Washington. Nov. 19.--.t is learned
here that the situation at Bogota has
assumed critical phase. as far as
relations between the United States
and Colombia are concerned. Minis
ter Beaupre. on the 10th instant, was
pressed strongly by the Colombian
government to know whether the
United States intended to recognize
the new republic of Panama. II is
understood that the request was in
such a shape as to constitute a me
mace in the event thss the recogLi-
ton had been extended. Mr.. Beau
pre- was instructed by this govern
ment to again inform the Colombian
government that such recognition had
been extended to the new republic OF
Panama by the United States, but
simply In the interest of humanity
and civilization, and in execution of
solemn treaty obligations binding
upon the United States. He also was
instructed to tender to the govern
ment of Colombia the good Offices OF
the United States to effect a settle
ment of the difficulties between Col
ombia and Panama. The issue is
awaited with some anxiety here.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
GREEN MOUNTAIN BANK RossED
Bold Gang Of Robbers Secure $1,000
In Cash and Escape.

Marshalltown. Nov 21.-A gang Of
robbers terrorized the town Of Green
Mountain, this county, early yester
day, blew up the bank, secured $1,000
in cash and made their escape.
The robbers three or four in num-
Der, entered the town about 1880 a. m.
They first went to the e. Colby board
ing house and warned people there
to keep quiet or they would shoot their
heads off. One of the men was then
stationed at the home of s. Dickin-
son, proprietor of the bank, and the re-
mainder of the gang went through
the street. calling on people to keep
inside or they would be killed.
While one man stood guard in the
street, the others secured entrance
into the bank through a window.
Three charges of nitroglycerinew were
used and the bank safe was SO badly
wrecked as to resemble pile of scrap
iron. The building, a new brick
structure, was badly demolished.
DR.. Strain heard explosions and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
COLOMBIA WOULD FIGHT.
Colombian Army Stands Ready e
March on Panama.

March on Panama.
New York, Nov. 20.-Official reply
was made yesterday. says the Herald's
Bogota, Columbia correspondent under
date Of November 13. to the note Of
United States Minister Beaupre, in.
forming the Colombian government
that Washington had entered into OF.
fetal negotiations with the republic
Of Panama.
That the Colombians are willing to
fight to maintain their dignity, and Il
possible retake Panama. is shown by
the strong support offered the govern
ment and the popular approval of Min
lister Rico's stand.
The minister in his note to the
United States, through Mr.. Beaupre,
says:
THE Colombian government pro-
tests energetically at the attitude
taken by the United States. BY the
recognition of Panama and the warn.
ing that the United States will not
allow Colombia to put down the re-
bellion, the heretofore friendly rela-
tons exis..ng between the two govern
ments have arrived at such a critical
state that II is absolutely impossible
to continue diplomatic relations unless
the Washington government should
Immediately give notice that it has no
intention to prevent Colombia from
retaking the isthmus or to extend
any recognition to the belligerents."
The note concludes by stating that
"a prompe reply is awaited from
Washington, as the Colombian army Is
ready to march on Panama at once"
Adding to the indignation of the PEG
pie and stirring them to their prepare
ton for war is dispatch alleged to
have been received yesterday saying:
Germany disepproves Of the course
taken by the United States and CEN
sures her for interference at Panama"
This message has caused general
rejoicing and on all sides are heard
cheers for Germany.
General Perdermo has been appoint
ed commander-in-caief of the Colon.
bian army. He 10 possibly the best
informed officer In Bogota on affairs
IL the isthmus. having acted in an
official capacity at Panama during ex
citing times there. He was once gov.
ernor of Panama.
1t is announced that the French
Colony at Bcgota has extended sym
patty to the government and offers
to contribute 100000 to the cause.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
FIVE VILLAGES BURNED.
Mussulmans Take Revenge With the
Torch.

Constantinopie. Roy. 1.-the Mus
sulmans in the district Of Kirk-Kilizen
have burned Ave Bulgarian villages in
revenge for an attsck made by the
Bulgarians on the Mussulman village
of Karasa.
The revolt In the district Of Yamen,
Arabia. is extending southwark. The
Ottoman troops advancing on Hodaida
were determinedly opposed by the re-
volted tribes and were forced to re-
treat Another attempt to advance
from Mokha failed. the Turkish troops
being defeated.
1t is understood here that unless
the Turkish reply to Observation-Disclosures
reform scheme is received by Novem-
Der 20. Baron Won Calico. the Austrian
Hungarian ambassador, and M. Zinc
Wen, the Russian ambassador, will
demand an audience of the sultan.
with a view of insisting on its COM
petence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
ONLY FOUR ESCAPE DEATH.
Big Four Work Train coIllded With
Freight Train in a Cut.


Freight Train in a Cut.
Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. 20.-Thirty-one
men were killed and at least fifteen
injured In a head-e1d collision be-
tween a west bound freight and
work trair on the Big Four railroad
between Mackinaw and fremont at
2:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon. At
late hour last night the bodies of
twenty-six victims of the wreck had
been taken from the mass of debris
which is piled thirty feet high on the
tracks, while five yet remain buried
under a huge pile Of broken timber.
twisted and distorted iron and steel.
On bank at the side Of the track
lie the bofies Of the victims, cut,
bruis- and mangled In a horrible
manner. So far twelve only have been
identified. the remaining being unrec.
equitable even by those who knew
them and are aware of the fact that
they are among the dead.
All of the dead and most of the in
jured were members CT the work
train, the crews of both engines jump
ing in time to save their lives. The
collision occurred in deep cut at the
beginning OF sharp curve, neither
train being visible to the crew OF the
other until they were within fifty feet
The engineers set the brakes, sounded
the whistles and then leaped from
their cabs, the two trains striking
with such force that the sound was
heard for miles around.
A second after the collision the
boiler of the work-train exploded with
terrific force, throwing heavy iron
bars and splinters of wood to dis
lance of two hundred feet.
Conductor John w. Judge OF In.
annapolis. who had charge of the
freight train. received orders at Ur
bana to wait at Mackinaw for the
work train which was due there at
2:40 p. m. Instead of doing this he
failed to stop. The engineer OF the
work train, George Becker, had also
received orders to pass the freight at
Mackinaw and was on the way to
It station. The work train was per
haps fifty minutes late and was run.
ring at full speed in order to make
up time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-11-26
CARRIE NATION ELECTED.
Notorious smasher Not Permitted to
See President

Washington, Nov, 20.--Mrs. Carrie
Nation appeared in the principal role
of a sensational scene at the Waite
House yesterday. Her request to see
the president refused, she became
violent and had to be taken from the
executive Office by two police officers.
AS she was being escorted from the
building she shouted at the top of
her voice. gesticulating violently:
Il am going to pray for a prohibi.
ton president and we will have one
-one who will represent the people
and not the distillers and brewers.
You may put me out OF the building,
but II brewer or liquor dealer were
here he would have been admitted at
once"