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The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
FRANTIC WITH DELIGHT
Because of the Recognition the
United States Extended.


Colon, Colombia, Nov. 1.-The United
States cruiser Atlanta arrived here
this morning.
The people here are frantic with de-
light at the United States recognition
of the de facto government of the re-
public of Panama.
The municipal councils of Empera-
dor, Penonome, San Carlos and Arrai-
ian have announced their adherence to
the new republic of Panama.
Gen Giterrez, who arrived at Colon
Thursday to replace Governor Obal-
dia, sailed for Cartagena the same day
on the steamer Orinoco, which took
the Colombian troops from Colon.
The following provisional appoint
ments have been made here: Cover
nor and military chief, Porfirio Melen-
deze; secretary of the government,
Cristobal Uriola; alcalde, Benigno An
doion; treasurer, Antonio Ocano; COM
mandant of police, Manuel Paroles.
The United States gunboat Nashville
is doing patrol duty in the vicinity
of Pueblo Bella, and the cruiser At
lanta is under orders to patrol in the
other direction, and doubtless will go
to Bocas del Toro, as 1t is important
that the port shall be in the hands
of the republic of Panama, as other
wise the Colombian government could
swarm it with troops, and be a con-
slant menace to the new republic.
The public manifestations of joy con-
tinue throughout the length and
breadth of the isthmus. 1t is not forced
enthusiasm, but real expression of
Joy that the population are once for
all delivered from the yoke of their
oppressors."
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
BRYAN AS EXECUTOR
of the VIII of PhiIo $. Bennett Is
Confirmed.

COhHfuhGus
New Haven, Conn, Nov. I'm the
probate court to-day William ]. Bryan
was admitted to act as executor Of
the will of Philo S. Bennett, an OBJ
lection to him made by Mrs. Benefits
counsel being oVerruled. The amount
of the bond was fixed at $950,000. Coun-
sci on both sides indicate that an APP
peal will be taken.
Judge Stoddard, Mrs. Benefits
counsel protested against Mr.. Bryan
as executor. He said:
your honor has decided that that
sealed letter is not part of the will.
We shall insist upon the performance
of his duty as executor if Mr.. Bryan
is to act as such. But IL there is any
lingering suspicion that he intends to
take an appeal, 1t is not right that he
shall qualify also as executor. He can
not serve two masters in this matter.
If he intends to uphold the law, as your
honor has spoken it in your decision, 1t
will be contrary to the law to I'M
dertake to destroy that will. l should
not think he would want to feel that
his duty as trustee might influence
him against his duty as executor. l
again protest against the qualification
of William J. Bryan as an executor"
Mr. Newton contended that Mr..
Bryan's duty as executor in no way
conflicted with his other duty under
the will.
Judge Cleaveland ruled that he had
no discretion in the matter, and had
no right to prevent Mr.. Bryan from
qualifying as executor. Later Mr..
Bryan said to the court:
80 far as acting as executor is
| concerned, ! was asked to act by the
testator, and, as I have said publicly,
feel l ought to do it unless the court
appoints some one, who is interested
in carrying out the will instead of
attempting to defeat it,"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
COLOMBIA TO FIGHT
SHE HAS 1000 MEN ON THE WAY
TO COLON.
ADVICES OF THIS MOVEMENT
SENT THE COLOMBIAN CONSUL GEN.
ERAL AT ANTWERP.

Action of the American Naval
eral Says, Prevented Colombia
From Sending Troops From Pam
anna to Suppress the Uprising.
Says Colombia Will Fulfill Treaty
Duties.
Paris. Nov. THE Patrie this after
noon publishes, in a dispatch from
Antwerp. Belgium, an interview with
Gonzales Torres, consul general of
Colombia, who says he has just re-
ceived a dispatch from Colombia an
nouncing that 1000 troops are about to
arrive at Savanilla on their way to
Colon. Among the number are 500 men
from the department of Antioqui. The
department of BoYaca is also furnish
ing it's contingent.
Consul General Torres adds that the
action of the American naval forces at
Colon prevented Colombia from send
ing troops to Panama to suppress the
uprising, thus preventing Colombia
from fulfilling her treaty obligation to
maintain order. He further declares
that in spite of American interference
Colombia will fulfill her treaty duties
and will march troops by land to Pan
anna.
The Patrie asserts that the forego-
ing interview discloses that Colombia
has decided mot to permit the United
States to take part of her territory
under the pretext of creating new re-
public"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
ANOTHER BOY KILLS
A YOUNG COMPANION
A Third Boy Was Wounded by the
Same Discharge.

oNAmS OlbcnaFSes
Monongahela, Pa, Nov. 7.-Enraged
over a name applied to him. Earl
Flory, a 13-year-old boy, shot and kill
ed James Murphy. aged 70 years. and
severely wounded John Johnson, aged
II years.
The tragedy occurred late this even
ing at Sinerdy Hill, where the three
boys resided. Flory is in Jail here to-
night, and Johnson was brought here
to the Memorial Hospital
The three boys. who for some time
had been bosom companions, were out
hunting. The only gun III the party
was owned by a boy who allowed the
others to share in the shooting from
time to time. A dispute arose as to
whose turn 1t was to use the gun, and
Flory settled the question by taking
it himself, whereupon Murphy said:
Your old gun is no good. It's like
you, you dirty pup"
The words were scarcely out of Muir
phys mouth, when Flory fired at him,
point blank. The charge took effect in
Murphy's abdomen. almost disembow-
cling him. Johnson was severely
wounded about the lower part of the
body by part of the charge which went
by Murphy.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
ONE BOY OF ELEVEN
KILLED ANOTHER.
Got His Fathers Gun and Blew ON
the Top of the Others Head.


Taunton, Mass, Nov. 7.-Angered be-
yond his powers of control Walter E.
Bassett, IL years old, to-day shot and
instantly killed Peter Clark, a 11-year-
old schoolmate.
The tragedy was the outcome of a
quarrel between the two little fellows.
Bassett was arrested on the charge of
homicide, admitted his guilt and later
in the evening was released on bail.
1t appears that the Clark boy. with
two companions, called this afternoon
at a cobbler's shop situated in a barn
IN the rear of the Bassett house to get
a pair of shoes, and that the Bas-
sett boy ordered them to leave the
yard. Becoming enraged at their lin
ger1ng in the yard, he seized an old
cavalry sabre, which was in the wood
shed, and tried to draw it from the
scabbard, but the blade was too firmly
rusted in its sheath. He then went
into the house and reappeared with
MS FATHERS shotgun, which was loaded
Pointing the weapon at the Clark boy.
who stood ten feet away he fred.
Young Clark dropped to the ground,
dead, the top of his head being blown
off.
On account of his youth, District At
torney Swift permitted Bassett's re-
lease on $4,000 bond, but not before
Mr.. Clark, the father of the dead boy,
had called at the police station and
expressed the hope that the slayer Of
his son would be set at liberty.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
BOSTON NEGROES ARE
FOR A. NEGRO PARTY,
They Want One Independent of
Democrats and Republican,.


Democrats and Republicans.
Boston, Nov. AT a mass meet
ing Of the negro citizens held here
this afternoon an address to the pub
lie was issued in which Booker T.
Warrington was censured as a mis-
chievous teacher, and short sighted
leader and the recommendation that
1.-The colored voters of the North, the
better to advance their cause, to de-
tach themselves henceforth from the
control of both great political parties
which divide the country, to organize
themselves in every state into an in
dependent body of voters and to WELD
the ballot in their hands with an eye
single to the preservation of the rights
conferred on them and their brethren in
the South by the fourteenth, and fif-
teenth amendments. j"
Archibald Grimke, former minister
to Hayti, presided at the meeting, and
among the guests were Granville Mar
tin and w. Monroe Totter, who was re-
Gently sentenced to Jail for disturbing
a meeting at which Booker Washing
ton was delivering an address, but was
later pardoned.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
PANAMA is ANXIOUS
FOR THE BIG CANAL.

Panama, Nov. 7.-On the most re-
liable authority the correspondent Of
the Associated Press is authorized to
state that the republic of Panama will
assume the Colombian governments
canal obligations, and that arrange
ments with that end in view are al
ready being made.
The United States cruiser Boston
reached here to-day Her arrival was
made the occasion of great rejoicing,
and enthusiasm is at a high pitch.
When the executive officer of the Bos-
ton landed he was greeted by crowds,
headed by bands and carrying the
Stars and Stripes and flag of the re-
public of Panama. The bands played
the American anthem.
News from the interior province is
to the effect that troops are being or
ganized in all municipalities and are
joining the independence movement.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
SAVANNAH. GA SUNDAY. s.

tertiary to the government of the nit
ed States with full powers TO conduct
political and financial negotiations.
(SignedD u. A. Aringo, FREDERICK
Boyd, Tomas Arias, F. V. De La Es-
piella, Minister for Foreign Affairs"
In response to his cablegram accept
ing the appointment and informing the
Junta of the American governments
recognition of the new republic, the
minister received this cablegram to-
night:
Notice of official recognition of Pan
anna by American government and of
it's notification to Bogota, which is
equivalent to formally forbdding that
government from making war on us,
received here with joy and enthusi-
astic gratitude by the government of
Panama, who recognize the Importance
and efficiency of your services. Your
name will be inscribed high on the new
republics roll of fame.
(SigneD "Espiella, Minister for For
eign Affairs"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
PARTY IN FINE TRIM
WILLIAMS THINKS DEMOCRATS
CHANCES EXCELLENT
FOR SUCCESS AT THE POLLS.
MISSISSIPPI CONGRESSMAN LEAD
Err OF THE MINORITY.

George II. Mcclellan, MayOr-EIect OF
New York, Appeared at the eau
Gus and WasaSGiven an Ovation.
Thanks Extended Richardson.
WilIiahis Wag*s Applauded-WO
of the gaucua
Washington, Nov. THE Demo-
cratic members of the House, in eau
Gus at tACapitol to-day, selected
Representative John S. Williams OF
Mississippi as the Unanimous choice OF
the minority for speaker. This action
makes hinfsthe minority leader for the
coming Congress.
Representative George B. Mcclellan,
ovation as he entered the caucus and
was congratulated by his colleagues
on his victory.
By a rising vote, on motion of Mr..
Cooper Of Texas, seconded by Mr.. Will
liams Of Mississippi and a half dozen
others, the thanks of the caucus were
extended to Mr.. Richardson of Tennes-
see. the retiring minority leader. for
his services to the party. Mr.. Rich
ardson responded, thanking his coll
leagues in turn.
Mr.. Hay of Virginia presided Messrs.
COwherd of Missouri and Smith of
Kentucky, acting as secretaries. Mr..
Williams was placed in nomination by
Mr.. Cooper of Texas. Mr.. Vandiver
of Missouri seconded the nomination,
which was the only one placed before
the caucus. The newly chosen leader
responded in an address, thanking the
caucus.
Mr.. Williams was greeted with ap-
plauSe as he came in, and was APP
plauded during the course of his re-
marks. He said the Democratic party
was more united now than 1t had been
for years, and that it's prospects for
success at coming elections were excel
lent He said he would be the mouth
piece of the party, the term leader
being misnomer for him.
The other nominees of the caucus are
as follows:
Charles A Edwards, Texas, for clerk
of the House; L. V. Brookshire, Indi-
ana, ergeant-at-arms; A. ]. Julian,
Georgia, doorkeeper; ]. K. Jackson.
Alabama, postmaster; E G. Bagby,
Virginia, chaplain; J. r. Hill. Ohio,
James English, California, G. Knight,
Georgia, and Joseph Sinnot, special en-
ployes. Except for one of the posi-
| tons of special employees, there were
no contests.
Mr.. Williams of Mississippi offered
a resolution, which was adopted, pro-
viding that the Democrats be allowed
one more representative on the Ways
and Means Committee, and that the
Democrats be given the same repre-
sentation they had on committees in
the Fifty-fifth Congress.
Mr.. Baker of New York proposed the
following resolution, which was referred
to a committee:
Resolved, That regardless of the
practice of the Republicans, 1t is the
sense of the caucus that its members
do not accept passes or favors from
the railroads"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
BRUNEAU- VARILLA IS
NAMED BY PANAMA,
Text of the Credentials of the Pam
anna Representative.

Panama, Nov. IN. PHILIPPE Bru-
neau-varilla has beeen appointed dip
lomatic agent Of the republic of Pan
anna at Washington. He is one Of the
financial agents of the Panama Canal
Company. His first official act was to
officially notify the junta that the Uni
ted States have recognized the de facto
government of the republic of Panama.
The news has caused great rejoicing
here and was telegraped throughout
the country. Preparations are being
made to celebrate the event with great
enthusiasm.
M. PHILIPPE Bruneau-varilla is now
in New York.
Following Is the text OF the new
ministers credentials:
Panama, Nov. THE junta Of the
provisional government names you en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
WILL BE A STRIKE.
Evident That Miners In the West
VIII Walk Out.

Pueblo. Col, Nov. THE mines
owned by the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company in Fremont county are closed
tonight as the result of an order
given by local officials of the COM
pany to the effect that all tools be-
longing to the miners must be out Of
the mines by noon or be locked in
indefinitely The mines at Rockville,
Brookside, Fremont and the Magnet
properties are deserted.
Morgan Williams, manager of the
Williams mines, has announced that
he will sign the scale demanded by
the miners Monday morning. These
mines, so far as known, will be the
only ones operated.
1t is conceded that the closing of
the Colorado Fuel and Iron mines is
in anticipation of a strike throughout
the entire district Monday, which now
appears inevitable. Notices signed by
President Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers of America have been posted
at all mines calling upon the men to
cease work Monday.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
Did Not Insult the Flag.

Newport News. Va. Nov. 1.-THE
story sent out from this city few
davs ago relative to fight between
Gunner Andrew OLSON, u. S. N. and
Mayor Thornton Jones Of Hampton,
proves upon investigation to have con-
FAMED statements that were incorrect,
and that did injustice to Gunner ols-
II was stated that the difficulty
grew out Of an insult to the Confed-
crate nag on the part of OLSON. and
that the alleged dissertation of the Con-
fsderate colors was resented by Mayor
Jones, The encounter was reary
caused by another matter ana a num-
Der Of eye witnesses arnrm tnat SuIl -
nsr Oisson was not guilty Of casting
the slightest indignity upon the Con-
federate banner.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
PLAYING HIGHWAYMAN
A BOY WAS KILLED.

Detroit Mich. Nov. 7.-Edward w.
1yTeIL aged .21, a clerk for the Home
messenger Service, is under arrest on
q, charge of murder, and Albert Wood.
~ years old, a messenger for the same
W. died tonight as the result of
, we boys at the office playing high
ny man with revolvers this evening.
Wv o"o pulled revolver first and Ty-
WI, MI followed suit. Tyrell snapped the
"eqpon once or twice without result.
I Ita next time shot Wood under the
n ray eye, He did not know the gun
Was loaded.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

Washington, Nov. 7-Phillipe Bru-
neau-Varilla, the diplomatic agent of
the new republic of Panama, arrived
in Washington late tonight Mr.. Var
lila informed the Associated Press that
he brought with him credentials and
full powers as minister plenipotentiary
and envoy extraordinary of the re-
public of Panama. He will call on
Secretary Hay tomorrow and inform
him he is ready and empowered to be-
gin canal negotiations Immediately. He
thinks the people of Panama will vote
the new president full powers to rat
ify treaty at once.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
FOR SENATOR CLARK
Finding Was Rendered in a Great
Timber Suit.

Butte, Mont, Nov. THE great tim
Der suit brought by the United States
against Senator w. A. Clark, involving
timber in land in the Bitter Creek val
ley, Western Montana, to the value of
81, 900, 900, was settled to-day by Judge
Knowles of the United States District
Court in favor Of the defendant, w.
A. Clark.
Judge Knowles finds that the defend
ant was guiltless of irregular purchase
of lands and innocent of the illegal
registration of the same, If such ir
regularities existed. In his decision
Judge Knowles criticises the testimony
of Witness Griswold for the govern
ment, whose reputation, the decision
says, is none of the best, and whom
many other witnesses testified had APP
preached them in behalf of the gov
eminent.
The case is the most famous timber
land action ever tried in the West. The
reading of the testimony consumed for
ty days.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
DYER FOR COMMISSIONERS.
Twelfth Regiment Colonel Is ORer-
ed the Post.

New York, Nov. THE Mail and
Express says to-day that Col. George
B. Dyer, commander of the Twelfth
Regiment, New York National Guard.
has been asked by Mayor-elect McClel-
Ian to accept the office Of commissioner
of police under the new city adminis-
tration. According to the Mail and
Express he has the offer under lconsid-
Grafton. Col. Dyer is a son of former
Gov. Elisha Dyer of Rhode Island, is
a banker and served in the Spanish
American War as a major of volun-
taerS
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
RICH STRIKE OF GOLD
MADE IN HALL COUNTY.
Discovery Made by Miners Who
Were Prospecting.

Were Prospecting.
Dahlonega, Ga, Nov. 7.-Prospectors
returning from Cavender's Greek, six
miles northeast of this place, bring
in the news of an immense mountain,
rich in auriferous gold ore, discover
ed on the property of Judge w. w.
Murray and the Jumbo Gold Mining
Company.
The discovery was made by party
of miners, who were engaged in sink
ing a prospect shaft on the mountain,
near Cavender's Creek, at depth of
some sixty feet. Encountering mas
sive vein of rich quartz, the gold
could be seen with the naked eye,
some of the grains being as large as
bird shot. ~*l
The Cavender's Creek section is in
a wild and rugged part of the coun-
ty and has been prospected but little
for gold, but it has long been known
that the precious metal existed there.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
FOR THE NAVAL STATION.
Proposition Is Received From
Cubn by the United states.

Proposition Is Received From
Cubn by the United states.
Havana, Nov. 1.-THE Cuban govern
ment to-day handed to United States
Minister Squlres a proposition, which.
if accepted by the United States, will
result in the turning over of the Guam
tanamo naval station to the United
States.
The turn over includes the public
ground and the portions purchased by
the Cuban government, but does not
include the parcels still unacquired.
The United States will have immediate
control of large areas of land on both
sides of the bay, inclusive OF the en-
trance on which the lights, etc, are
situated, and all the private proper
ties within the area will be purchased
on terms practically agreed upon, ex-
cept that of the Cuban Eastern Rail-
way, a New York concern, which is
seeking permission to establish ter
minus within the area.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
VALUABLE ORCHIDS
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

st. Louis, Nov. IA loss that cannot
be estimated on a monetary basis was
caused by fire which to-day destroyed
one Of the finest orchid collections in
the world, besides other valuable and
rare plants in the Missouri Botanical
(Shaws) Gardens in this city. Four
hot houses were ruined by the fire.
which originated in an overheated fur
mace pipe in the boiler room. Several
OF the plants destroyed are said to
have been the only ones of their kind
in the world.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
Daniels 10 BE Hanged.

Newbern, N. c., Nov. 1.-The jury in
the Daniels murder trial at Trenton
came in at 1880 tonight with verdict
Of murder in the first degree. They
were out thirty minutes. The defense
had no witnesses, but asked for YER
dict for manslaughter. Judge Moore
overruled the motion for a new trial
and notice of appeal to the Supreme
Court was given. The judge sentenced
Daniels to be hanged Dec. IL.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

nue. residence, where he has lived for
several years. Judge Griggs, Judge
Bartlett and Col. Brantley are at the
Riggs. Mr.. Lewis, Judge Adamson aud
Judge Maddox are at the Metropolitan
MIR. Howard is at the Bancroft, Mr..
Tate at the National and Mr.. Hard
wick at the New Willard.
Senator Bacon came in on a morning
train and is at his Oregon avenue home
Senator Clay is expected tonight. He
will be temporarily at the Riggs, where
he has lived for several seasons.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
RUSSIA AND JAPAN ARE
NOT TO GO TO WAR.

Berlin, Nov. 1.-THE negotiations be-
tween Russia and Japan have so far
advanced that the Associated Press is
officially informed that the announce
ment of settlement may be expected
soon. The terms of the agreement are
not disclosed here. 1t is only report
ed that a friendly adjustment of the
differences between Russia and Japan
is now as good as reached, and that
all prospect of war has disappeared.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
FARRIs JURY COULD NOT AGREE.
SSourt Senator Accused of BOOd'
ling Had n MistriaI.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. THE Jury
vsiore which State Senator Frank H.
air's was tried on a charge of brib-
~ N connection with alum legislation
tba .le INTO court to-day, and reported
Tbal II mad failed to agree on a verdict.
Mr,. Judge thereupon discharged the
~ rom further service.
oIalor Farris was tried on a direct
utiIE OF receiving $1,000 and distrib-
Co.'s ~ among seven members of the
for 'tbLiliLIee on Criminal Jurisprudence
sman n'93laiing up the bill introduced to
slnDl u the law prohibiting the use of
'uil IN baking powders
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

1t Is said Japan Was Threatened
with Refusal.

London, Nov. THE Associated
Press learns that if the Russo-Japa-
nese negotiations end satisfactorily, as
is now expected, it will be due in great
measure to the British governments
pledge of it's good offices towards rails
ing another large Japanese loan in
London. 1t appears that the question
of finance has been almost decld-
ing factor in the dramatic chapter of
recent events in the Far East. Upon
excellent diplomatic and official au-
thority it can be stated that Russia
and Japan, between whom rumor made
war imminent, were negotiating for
more money, Japan in London and
Russia in Paris.
Lord Lansdowne is said to have
threatened Japan with refusal to give
her financial aid. In the event of "A
successful termination of the Russo
Japanese negotiations it is expected
Japan will float a loan in London.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

Denver, Col. Nov. 7.-Orders have
been issued by Adjt. Gen. Bell to
every organization of the Colorado Ma
tionaI Guard not now in Cripple Creek,
to be in readiness to take the field.
1t is presumed the troops are to be
held in readiness to proceed to coal
Monday
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
minneapolis at newport News.

Newport News, Va, Nov. THE
United States triple screw cruiser
Minneapolis, In command OF Capt.
Mark, which has been in use as a
training ship at Philadelphia since 1893,
arrived in Hampton Roads to-day 20
prepare for a southern cruise, having
aboard 400 men to be trained for the
machinery department Of the navy.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
BLOCKADE is OFF.

n, aslington. Nov. Capt. Briggs
N.. He cruiser Baltimore cabled the
Ply Department to-day from Puerto
MA, on the north coast Of san Do
spssso' announcing MS arrival there
cbsrsitstlng that the Cherokee was dis
Tie SiIg her cargo. This indicates that
eAade has been raised.