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The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
MERCER is ANXIOUS
About His Omnibus Public Building
Bill.
(By r. NJ. Larner.)


Washington, Feb. lin order to Sc
| cure the consent of the House leaders
to his omnibus public building bill,
Chairman Mercer is working upon a
plan to have the Senate first pass the
bill.
The opposition of Speaker Henderson
and Chairman Cannon to granting a
rule for the consideration of the bill
first in the House is due to fear that
should it first go through that body,
amendments, carrying new appropria-
tions and increases, which would carry
the total appropriation far above the
six millions which the bill now repre-
sents They are not opposed to the APP
preparations in the bill as it stands,
but they have declared themselves ut
terly opposed to wholesale appropria-
ton for public buildings at this SEES
sion. They know that if the bill should
be heavily increased by the Senate,
they could not prevent the House ac-
cepting it in that shape. They have
accordingly notified Mr.. Mercer that if
he will get his bill passed through the
Senate in its present shape, they will
not oppose its passage by the House.
Chairman Mercer thi snoring consult
ed with Senator Fairbanks, chairman
of the Senate committee, and he later
had a talk with Mr.. Cannon. 1t is ex-
pected that as a result of this Joint
discussion Senator Fairbanks will in
trOduce the Mercer bill in the Senate
The bill carries the appropriations FOR
Atlanta, Rome, Valdosta and Gaines
Vile
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
RAILROAD MEN WORK
FOR IMMIGRANTS.

Atlanta, Feb. 17.-For the purpose Of
formulating plans that will result IN
an influx of desirable settlers from
the North, a number of land and in
dustrial agents Of the Southeastern
railroads met here to-day and formed
an association. The following officers
were elected:
President, NJ. v. Richards of WASH
ington, land and industrial agent of
the Southern Railway: first vice pres
ident, G.. A. Park of Louisville, agent
of the Louisville and Nashville; sec
ond vice president, J. E. Ingraham of
st. Augustine, Fla, vice president of
the Florida East Coast Railroad; sec
rotary, w. L. Glessner of Macon, Ca,
commissioner of immigration of the
Georgia, Southern and Florida Rail-
way.
Two meetings Of the association will
be held each year. The next conference
will be held at Miami, Fla, March 6.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
ADDICKs MEN TALK.
Say They Want Two Republican
Senator's Chosen.

Dover, Del, Feb. 1.-THE twenty-one
Addicks Republicans in the Legisla-
ture, in conference to-day, formally re-
piled to the ten regulars, refusing to
make any other settlement regarding
the election of two United States sena-
tors. Concerning Addicks' withdrawal,
the answer says:
1T may be admitted that there was
a desire to show clearly and definitely
whether the personal candidacy Of Mr..
Addicks was indeed the cause Of the
political anarchy in this state, or
whether 1t was, in effect, a factional
fight for supremacy alone, and the
spoils Of Office. No part Of it's inspira-
ton was due to a desire to trade or
dicker over these high positions. The
time has passed for such conditions.
The situation Is clear Mr.. Addlcks
has Withdrawn as a candidate before
this Legislature. There is no longer
any reason why the party should not
unite and choose two senator's for the
Senate Of the United States in q law
ful and regular manner"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
EARL OF YARMOUTH
GETS A RICH GIRL

Washington. Feb. 17.-Mrs. William
Thaw, formerly of Pittsburg. but now
residing in Washington, to-day an
uounced the engagement of her daugh-
ter, Miss Alice Thaw, to the Earl Of
Yarmouth. Miss Thaw inherited 81 .OOO,-
900 in her own right from her father,
who was an iron manufacturer and
will succeed to another large fortune
on the death of her mother. No date
has been set for the wedding. She first
met the Earl OF Yarmouth, who Is the
eldest son of the Marquis of Hertford
about three months ago.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
SHIPS OF WAR WILL
GO TO HONDURAS.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Upon further
report from United States Consul Will
liam e. Alger at Puerto cortez. that
conditions in Honduras are threaten
ing and that American interests are
likely to be endangered owing to the
internal turmoil, Secretary Moody to-
day decided to send Admiral Coghlan's
fleet Of cruisers and gunboats, now
cruising In the Caribbean. 10 the Gulf
coast OF Honduras. The orders will be
Issued tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
DEMOCRATS WON OUT.
Carried the Election for Recorder
at Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Feb. 17.-One of the most
fiercely contested political campaigns
known in this city and Allegheny for
many years was closed at the polls to-
day with the thermometer lowering
near zero and a blizzard prevailing
during the early hours.
The contest was for the first elective
Recorder in the two cities, under the
provisions of the new charter, and
was waged between the regular Re
publican and the Citizens Democratic
parties. An extremely heavy vote was
polled in spite of the weather. The es-
timated result in Pittsburg shows the
election of William &. Hays. Citizens
Democrat, over John G. Haymaker, Re-
publican, by a majority of about T.
900. In Allegheny James G. Wyman,
Citizens Democrat, has defeated DR..
s. S, Woodburn, Republican, by a
majority of about 5000. Wymans cam
paign manager claims $500.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
His HOPE is STRONG.
Bryan Says the Democratic Chances
are Now Bright.

Baltimore, Feb. 17.-Hon. William J.
Bryan was the guest of honor tonight
at Eutaw House of the Maryland Dem
ocratic Association. Mr.. Bryan de-
livered a strong argument in favor OF
Real Democratic principles" and was
cheered to the echo.
In all parts of the country" he said,
there are thousands of people who are
just as devoted to the principles for
which we are contending as are you
loyal members of this club, to whom 1
am speaking tonight. 1 am absolutely
sure that some day we shall rejoice in
winning a victory upon those princi-
pies. In my opinion there has been no
time in recent years in which opportun-
ity for Democratic success equals pres
ent Indications"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
FIRE ON RIO GRANDE.
Mallory Liner is Damaged at Her
New York Pier.

New York, Feb. 17-Three alarms
were sounded tonight for a fire
aboard the steamship Rio Grande of
the Mallory Line, locked in Lurling
slip. The fire started in the forward
cabin of the ship, which had on board
about 100 tons of general merchandise,
and was to leave tonight for Calves
ton.
Capt. L. d. tombstone and eight Of
the crew. who were asleep on board,
gained the deck and found that they
were surrounded by flames, their only
means of escape being by sliding down
the bow hawsers to the pier.
The fire was confined to the cabin
however, and the damage was not
large.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
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CAVALRY WILL COMPEL
Concordance with Sanitary Regu-
Iations for Plague.

Mazatlan, Mex, Feb. 17.-There were
three deaths from the plague yester-
day. Two hundred and two patients
with the plague have been admitted to
the lazaretto since it was established,
and 121 have died. These figures do
not include the deaths in the city.
The family attacked with the plague
at the town of Oso have now ali died
Other cases are now reported from that
town, where the inhibitants have been
defying the sanitary regulations. A
detachment of cavalry has been sent
there to compel strict observance Of the
rules
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF
BLOCKAOE'S RAISING.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Navy De-
partment to-day received formal no.
tice of the lifting of the Venezuelan
blockade in the following cablegram
from Commander Diehl of the Mari
eta, dated Willemstad, Feb. It:
Raised blockade. War vessels with
drawn all blockaded ports"
1t is not known what the destination
of the several men of war will be, 9TH
err than that they will depart from
Venezuelan waters. 1t is reported that
they will not return to Europe for
some time
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
TWO SCH0oNERS SANK.

Newport News, Va, Feb 1.-Two
small schooners, the Roger Quarles
and the Decatur, laden with building
materials, sank in the harbor to-day
during a severe squat. Both will be
fioated. The crews escaped.
Snow fell here to-day, and there has
been a gradual fall in the temperature.
A heavy sea has been running all day,
and while the wind continues high,
little can be accomplished toward
loading and unloading the numerous
small craft in port.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
ESCAPED AT AMERICUS.

Americus, Ga, Feb. 17.-Careful in
quiry among fruit growers to-day in
dictate that peaches escaped injury
from the freeze last night. While a few
trees of the late varieties were adj
vanced, the Elbertas and other market
suppliers had not budded out, and have
probably escaped destruction.
There was a solid freeze and slight
snowfall this morning and vegetable
gardens were obliterated. The oat crop
is uninjured.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
CROPS IN FLORIDA
WILL NOT SUFFER.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 17.-There
are no indications tonight that Flor
ida's crops will suffer. At midnight
the temperature is above freezing and
is not likely to drop more than four
degrees, which will not affect even the
early vegetables. The minimum this
afternoon was "a.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
TRAINS DELAYED AT ROME.
Worst Blizzard in Many Years Wis.
tied That Section.

Rome, Ca, Feb. 17.-This section is
suffering from the worst blizzard in
many years, and an early spring
freeze. Only one or two of the eight
rural mail carries were able to go out
on their routes to-day, because of
swollen creeks and back water from
the rivers. No trains could be run on
the Kingston branch of the Western
and Atlantic Railroad. Traffic is en-
tirely suspended, as the track is deep
under water at several places. The
central Railway trains, as we'll as the
Southern's, have been greatly delayed.
The Thermometer was only ten above
zero this morning, and it has been the
coolest day of the winter.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
BARK FROM PENSACOLA
HAD PLAGUE ABOARD

Palma. Island OF Majorca, Feb. IL
The Italian bark Iris. from Pensacola.
Nov. is. for Marseilles. has put into the
bay Of Palma with several of those on
board the vessel suffering from what
is believed to be bubonic plague. Two
Of the crew died during the voyage.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
MATTERS OF THE ARMY.
Important Measures Considered by
the Senate.

the Senate.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE conferecs
on the army appropriation bill reach
ed an agreement to-day. The Senate
amendment, providing for the detail
of retired army officers to the number
of twenty for service with organized
militia, was agreed to. The conferees
agreed to the provision that citizens Of
Porto Rico may enlist in the regular
army, and that the Porto Rican regi-
ment may be ordered for service out
side of Porto Rico.
The appropriation of 100000 for
equipping the National Guard the same
as the regular army was agreed to.
The Senate conferees receded from
the amendments providing for the pur-
chase and preservation of the Balls
Bluff battlefield.
The Senate provision for 100000 for
army post buildings to take the place
of the canteens remains in the bill,
but it is provided that not more than
$4,000 shall be expended for any one
post building.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
MADE WEAVER MAYOR.
Elections at Philadelphia and
Throughout Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia. Feb. 17.-Municlpal
elections were held in all townships,
boroughs and cities in Pennsylvania
to-day.
In Philadelphia the election passed
off extremely quietly. John Weaver,
Republican, the present district attor-
ney, was elected Mayor by the usual
large Republican majority, over Fran
els Fisher Kane, the Democratic nom
inee. For magistrate. James Fealy, Re-
publican, was elected by "A large
majority, and John O'Don-
nell, Democrat, defeated David
Hart, the Municipal League candidate,
as the minority representative on the
board of magistrates.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
CASTRO RAISES DUTIES.

Caracas, Feb. IA presidential de-
cree issued to-day establishes a war
contribution in the form of an extra
duty of 80 per cent. to be levied on all
imports.
The export duty on coffee is made
two bolivars per bag weight, on cocoa
Is bolivars, and on hides 4 boliVars
per 100 pounds.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
VALDOSTA FELT STORM.
Trees Were Blown Down and CHM
neys TumbIed from Houses.

Valdosta, Ga, Feb. 1.-THE worst
rain and wind storm of the season Wis
tied this section late yesterday even
ing. In some sections the wind reach
ed a velocity of sixty miles an hour
and trees, fences, limbs, ETC., were lev
elled all over the city. A number of
chimneys were blown down, and in one
instance the chimney crashed through
the roof and ceiling down into one Of
the bedrooms. That was at the home
of Mr.. B. G. Lastinger, where all of the
chimneys to his house were blown
down. The rain fell in torrents, though
no serious damage is reported.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
ARGUMENTS WILL BEGIN.
What Attorneys VIII Contend I'm the
Bishop Case.

Charlotte, N. c., Feb. he. T.
Cansler, attorney for the prosecution.
stated in court to-day that in his ar
gument tomorrow the state will con-
tend that A. l.. Bishop, the slayer of
Thomas Wilson, fired the fatal shot
because Wilson interrupted Bishops
call at the Wilson home.
G. w. Tillett, of counsel for the pris-
oner, said that the defense would con-
tend that the defendant could not be
convicted of a greater crime than man
slaughter.
Argument of counsel begins to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
HoNoRS FOR MISS ROOSEVELT
Every Attention Lavished Upon
Her in New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 17.-Miss Alice
Roosevelt's debut in New Orleans So
ciety was made especially brilliant.
Tonight the Atlanteans gave their
ball at the French Opera House, and
Miss Roosevelt occupied a specially
decorated box. AS soon as tableaux
and coronation were over, a special
escort conducted her TO a seat beside
the throne, the King presented her
with a handsome souvenir, and she
was made a member OF the royal par
~ special honors being paid her BY
ali the Srandees OF the mimic court
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
FoSTR HAS THE CASE.
He Will Present the United states
Claims to the Commission.

Washington, Feb. lex Secretary
of State John w. Foster has been Sc
lected to take charge Of the case of
the United States in the presentation
of the Alaskan boundary question to
the special commission to be appoint
ed in conformity with the terms of
the recently confirmed Alaskan bound
airy treaty.
Secretary Root has concluded to ac-
cept his appointment as one of the
commissioners to represent the United
States on the boundary commission.
The other two members are Senators
Lodge and Turner.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
SOON GOES no THE PORTE.
Note is Considered
by the Powers.

Vienna, Feb. 1.-THE Neue Erie
Presse announces that the Austro-
Russian note to-day was submitted to
the cabinets of Berlin, Paris, London
and Rome, and it will be presented to
the Porte on Feb. 10, unless the Powers
require a revision Of it, in which case
it's presentation will be delayed until
Feb. q.
The reform proposals are chiefly of
an administrative and financial nature
such as the Porte heretofore has prom
Used, but never executed. One new
feature is the appointment of a gov
ernor, not necessarily Christian, who
shall have authority to act without re-
ferring to the Porte IN every contin-
genCy.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
GRATITUDE OF CASTRO
Is Expressed TO the People of the
United States.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE Associated
Press has received the following cable
gram from President Castro:
Caracas, Monday, Feb. 16.-I charge
the Associated Press to transmit, to-
gether with my gratitude my senti-
ments of Difference to the people of the
United States. I
president Cipriano Castro"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
USED THE MAILS IN FRAUD
Is the Charge Against Promoters O
the Nicaragua Company.

the Nicaragua Company.
Chicago, Feb. 1.-THE office of the
Nicaragua Company in the Exchange
building was raided to-day by gov
eminent officers, and Frank F. Bit
finger, Henry Burnham and Orlin N
Vincent were arrested. The prisoners
were taken before United States Com
missioner Foote and charged with a
fraudulent use of the mails.
The object of the Nicaragua Com
pany, as announced in circulars, was
to plant bananas, cocoa, pineapples
and rubber near Pearl lagoon in Mica
ragua. Products of the plantations
were to be sold in the United States
and great profits were promised. In
June, 1900. $780, 900 worth of stock was
offered for public subscription, and Of
this amount $57 900, was said to have
been sold within two weeks.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
OLD INDIAN FIGHTER
Was Found Frozen in the Snow mt
Eel PasO.

Dallas, Tex, Feb. 1.-THE first loss
of life from the recent blizzard was
liam Garrison, an aged hack driver
and an old Indian fighter, was found
frozen in the snow.
Rivers are oVerfowed from the
heavy rain and snow, railroad traffic
is crippled and telephone and telegraph
wires are down in many places.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
ATLANTA WAS CUT OFF.

Atlanta, Feb. 17.-As a result of the
storm that has been raging through
out the South, all the telegraph wires
out Of Atlanta to the South and West
We're down last night. and commune
(conttn,,aa -, u.,s.L p.~aI
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
SAVANNAH GA. WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 49, 1908

started tomorrow to recover the dead
bodies. and if possible to raise the
steamer.
Five years ago the Olive. while run
ming an excursion, sprang a leak and
went down within sight of last night
scene. AT that time no lives were
lost.
New York. Feb. 1.-THE Olive was
an inland steamer, hailing from Nor
folk. She was built in 1859, and was
of 2S7 tons gross 1909 feet long, 20.4
feet beam and feet depth of hold.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18

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The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18
WILL DRAW The LINE
MEN WHO WILL REPRESENT THE
UNITED STATES IN LONDON
TO FIX ALASKAN BOUNDARY.
ROOSEVELT NAMES SOME OF HIS
WARM FRIENDS.

senators Lodge and Turner and
Secretary of War Root Have been
SeIected-They VIII Have 100000
Voted for Their Expenses Item
Will Go on One of the ApprOprin-
ton Bills - Some of the Chnrnc-
teristics of the Men who VIII
Serve on the COnmissiOn.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-18

a special from SUFFOLK says that the
crew of eight, who embarked in the
lifeboat, were picked up after rowing
four hours by the tug Gazelle, of the
John L. Roper Lumber Company, and
landed at Tunis. There they took the
train for Suffolk and later went to
Franklin.
They reported that they were unable
to overtake the tug which they set
out to reach and finally came up with
a barge anchored in the river, from
which they were taken by the Gazelle
II was learned tonight that a white
man named Wilder OF Coleraine, n. c.,
Is also among the drowned making
the eighteenth victim. Work will be
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-18
c. O. g. G. EXCURSION RATES.

Christian church national conven
tion, Detroit, Mich, Oct IA to II
Rate s$3S.20.
International Livestock convention
Chicago, Nov. 2s, 20 and 80. Rat
s2740.
w. A. DASHIELL. Ticket Agt
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A politician thinks he is entitled TO
as many kinds OF opinions as he may
need in his business,
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Woman Raids Poker Game.

St Louis Oct. 17.-Mrs. Joseph
Rain, wife of the North Alton post
master, became convinced that pok-
er game was being held at certain
house on Abby street. Last night she
traced several young men to the house
and when they entered she stepped In
behind them. The room was filled
with young men at tables and a big
game was under way. Several OF
these men knew Mrs. Rain and hung
Il cir heads In shame. The courageous
woman took her stand in the doorway
with outstretcned hands so none could
escape. Then she began a lecture.
Some of those present say she talked
for an hour, but there was no game
while she talked and there will be
none tonight. At the end of her ap'
peal she made her auditors promise
E TO leave cards and all forms of gam
bling alone in the future. She per
suaded them to throw all the cards
and chips into the fire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-18

ANY woman will tell you that try
ing on a dress is also trying on the
nerves.
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Prepare now for the first cold snaE
by providing your home with a Char
ter Oak heater. Williams, Corhn &
Co.
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White Elephant, the buggy that sur
passes all other makes. They are
stylish, they are durable and the
prices are right Sold only by vii
liam's Corhn & Co.
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A TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One small bottle Of The Texas Won.
der, Halls Great Discovery. cures ~!
kidney and bladder troubles, removes
gravel. cures diabetes, seminal ennis
sions, weak and lame back, rheuma
tism and all irregularities Of the Kid
neys and bladder in both women and
men. Regulates bladder trouble In
children. II not sold 10y your druggist
will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81.
one small bottle is two months treat.
nent and win cure any case sbOvs
mentioned DR w. w. HALL
Sole mapufacturer. p. o. Box 629
St. Louis, Mo.
Sold by all druggists.
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LOCAL MARKETS.
. lRv M. Ecker

(By NJ. Felker.'
The following are the prevailing
prices paid for produce today:
Wheat-65470c.
Oats-SOQ35c.
Hay-s6.OOqss.O0.
Corn-32q37lkc.
Sweet potatoes-per bu. so TO 7jc.
Butter-1G 2-3Q20c.
Poultry.
(By William Newman.)
Ducks-Per dozen. $500.
Turkeys-Gross, &c.
Geese-Full fea'hered, SO to s. doz.
Hens-Per dozen, 900.
Frying chickens-$1.50q$175.
Eggs-Per dozen 12hc.
Butter-Per pound, 20@25c.
Dry Hides-S a. lie.
Green Hides-4Q5hc.
Live Stock.
(By Cold Storage Marketl
Fat cows (gross( cwt. .$1.75 to $500
Fat calves .............$3 .$3.0095.00
Fat sheep. per head s2.O0Qs3.0 .0O
Fat hogs (gross) 100 ros. .s45OQs5.OC