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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

black, men and women: therefore, the
subscribers, together with a large num-
Der of our common people of Greater
New York, in mass meeting assembled,
do petition his excellency, the Presi-
dent of the United States, that he may
use his official influence with the Con-
gress of the United States to execute
so much of the supreme law as it may
find necessary to eradicate our ma
tional evils. and to ameliorate race
prejudice, or to enact such further laws
as may have the effect of bringing
about a better state of affairs in our
civic life"
Among the speakers at the meeting
were George A. Allen, president of the
league; James III. Hayes of Richmond,
Va; Rev. w. H. Brooks of New York
and Rev. Granville Hunt of Mount
Vernon, N. Y. Hayes declared that to
make himself felt and to get his
wrongs redressed the negro must use
his vote rightly in the Northern states,
where he said, colored votes represent
the balance OF power for which poll
ticians are seeking.
Speaking of the Acknowledgement Of
negroes in the South, he said that IL
this deprivation goes on, conditions
in Virginia will be repeated in New
York"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

Memphis, Tenn. Aug. 6.-Sheriff l..
w. Williamson Of De Soto county,
Mississippi. was brought to this city
tonight for medical attention, having
been shot and probably MORALLY
wounded at fernando. Miss, this aft
ernoon in a pistol duel with County
Surveyor w. H. Moody of De Soto
county.
dates for the county clerkship, and 1t
is stated that the difficulty grew out
Of campaign differences. They met
to-day and quarrelled and exchanged
shots. Williamson received a wound
in the stomach that is considered IA
tai. Moody surrendered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
THE MAD MULLAH.
MOhnmmed AbdiIeh of sOmRliIand,
the Second MahdI.

From the st. James Gazette.
The name of Mohammend Abdileh
conveys little to English ears, but
nevertheless it is that of man who
has a very wide reputation, and whose
appearance in the newspapers is an
everyday occurrence. AS the Mad
Mullah of Somaliland, Mohammed
Abdileh is well-known. But little is
known of this second Mahdi. whose
influence over the warlike tribes Of
Somaliland has caused so much trou-
BILE and expense to the government
He was born of poor parents. owing
few cattle in the southern portion of
Somaliland. In his youth Mohammed
was initiated into.t mysteries of the
occult sciences and sorcery. These he
learnt among the tribe of the Danakil,
which has always been renowned for
its magicians. A study of the Koran
and the Arab writings followed in the
Marabout school. When quite young
the future Mullah was taken with the
idea Of making the pilgrimage to
Mecca, and, not content with one jour
ney. made the sacred visit three or
four times, His object was 70 obtain
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Talk of Branch road revived.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 6.-The
statement that the Louisville and
Nashville will build a branch road
from Wetmore, on the Atlanta, Knox
vile and Northern to this city has
been revived by the inspection just
made by President NJ. H. Smith of the
Louisville and Nashville
President Smith spent some time or
the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern
and he is said to have consulted with
a number of the officials of the road
az TO the ACCESSIBILITY OF building the
extension and thereby opening up 8
rich mineral and timber territory
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
OBITUARY..
Lieut.. John w. stewart U. $. N.

Lieut.. John w. Stewart U. s. N.
Lieut.. John w. Stewart, U. S. N,
in charge of the branch photographic
office in Savannah. died suddenly yes
terday afternoon at his home at Bull
street and Og1ethorpe avenue almost
without warning, from heart disease.
He left his office in the Custom House
about l o'clock, saying that he was not
feeling very we'll. After dinner he
went to his room to rest. Soon after
reaching his room he stumbled and
fell. A number of people heard the
noise and went to his assistance. After
some simple remedies were given he
appeared to be quiet, and was left to
rest. A short while afterward he died.
An examination showed that he had
died from heart disease.
Lieut.. Stewart was so years old. He
was a native of Ohio, but was ap-
pointed to the Naval Academy from
Indiana in 1870. He graduated fourth
in his class and from his graduation
until his retirement in 1898. he had
been on active duty. He was on the
Solace during part of the Spanish
American War. but later was trans
ferred to another vessel. He was i'll
at Key West for some time and was
retired at Washington in May, 1898. In
1902, he was assigned to the Branch
photographic office in Galveston,
where he was on duty until March of
this year, when he was ordered to Sa-
vannah to succeed the late Lieut..
Greenleaf. Lieut.. Stewart had a va
ried experience in the navy. He had
served in the Arctic and in the Med
iterranean and in China. He was at
one time chief of the Nautical Almanac
Bureau in the Navy Department at
Washington.
He was married and leaves a wife
and two daughters at their home at
Forest Glen. Md, a short distance
from Washington, and a son, Rev.
Mr.. B. Stewart of the General Theolog-
ical Seminary in New York city.
Mr. Clarence Hatch, assistant to the
photographer at once notified Mrs.
Stewart of her husbands death and
also notified his son, in New York.
and the Navy Department. The re-
mains were given in charge of Under
taker Dixon. Last night Mr.. Hatch
received a telegram from the COM
mander of the Washington Navy Yard
who Was a classmate and close friend
of Lieut. Stewart, directing that the
remains be embalmed and sent 10
washington. This will be done to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

Florence. Col. Aug. 6.-As a result
OF the heavy rain storm a wall of
water several feet deep came rushing
down Hard Scrabble canyon this
morning, carrying away fifty feet of
the bridge that spans the creek east
of this city.
Previous to this, w. A. Watkins. a.
porter on a Denver and Rio Grande
passenger train piloted the train safe
ly into the yards in this city, walking
ahead of it distance of five miles
through water from six inches to two
feet deep. Owing to the numerous
washouts, no trains are running to-
day between Pueblo and Canon City.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
IDAH0'S SENATOR TO WED.

Spokane, Wash, Aug. ga romance
extending over a quarter of a century
will come to a happy climax next
Wednesday when Weldon Brinton Hey
burn, United States Senator from
Idaho, will marry Miss Gheratine
Yeatman of Chester county, Pennsyl-
vania. Years ago young Hepburn
met Miss Yeatman, like himself a
Pennsylvania of Quaker ancestry, and
they became friends. In 1884 the young
lawyer came West and settled in Ida
no. He became a leader of the bar,
acquired wealth. and last winter be-
came United States Senator.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

Seoul. Aug. 6.-An agreement has
practically been concluded between
Russia and Corea, whereby Russia
acquires 200 acres Of land at Yongam-
pho, on the Yalu river, on a ninety
nine years lease. The application Of
M. Pavloff, the Russian minister, for
permission to erect telegraph and tele-
phone lines to Yongampho has been
refused. The extension to the north
ward of the Seoul-Wiju Railway is pro-
crossing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Reformer Beat, Then strangIed.

7Pekin, Aug. Edward T. williams,
the Chinese secretary of the United
States legation, has made an extensive
investigation into the execution of
Shen Chen, the reformist journalist
who was put to death by orders of the
Empress Dowager July 81, and has
handed Minister Conger a detailed re-
port proving that the exeoutioners,
after beating Chen for three or four
hours, despaired of being able to full
fill the Empress Dowager's orders, and
yielding to Shen's pleadings to end his
misery, strangled him with their
hands.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Primary Election Plans.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 6.-The Demo-
cratic State Central Committee has
been called to meet in special session
here next Saturday to consider the mat
ter of primary election plans in the
senatorial district. made up of Pred
erlck and Shenandoah counties, and the
city of Winchester. There is a fight on
in the district, which is continuation
of long standing factional difference,
and which bears on the next United
States senatorship contest.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Jacob Efnstein, Far Rockavvax

News was received in Savannah last
night of the death in Far Rockaway
of Mr. Jacob Einstein. The death of
Mr.. Einstein occurred at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Lee Falk, at the
resort yesterday afternoon at $50
O'Clock, and the end came after an ILL
ness that had lasted more than a wear
Mr.. Einstein was born in Savannah
and was in his forty-sixth year. He
was for some years in the hat business
on Congress street. being forced to
abandon business about a year ago on
account of bad health. He went North
and has since resided with relatives
there. The funeral and interment will
be in New York. Mr.. Einstein had one
sister living in Savannah, Mrs. j. r.
Solomon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

Topeka, Kan, Aug. "a rainfall Of
three and one-half inches over this ter
ritory after midnight has started the
Kaw river upward rapidly. Many
North Topeka citizens are alarmed by
the heavy rainfalls of the past few
days and the reports of rising tributa-
ries of the river to the west. and are
packing UP their valuables and prepar-
ing to flee to higher ground.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. 6.-Deeds
have been flied recording the transfer
of $4,000 acres of coal land in Cum
berland county, Tennessee, by Eugene
Hawkins and others and the Central
Land and Coal Company and the Cum
berland Coal and Coke Company in
favor of the North American Coal
Company. The consideration is ST.
600 600
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Rockers AssniInnts Guilty.

Boston, Aug. 6.-The trial of William
Monroe Trotter. editor Of the Boston
Guardian. Granville Martin and Ber-
nard Charles. charged with disturbing
a meeting in the Columbus Avenue
African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Church, which was addressed by Book
err T. Washington on the night Of July
40, ended to-day. when AL three de-
fonda DTS were found guilty. Sentences
viii be imposed tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

Washington. Aug. 6.-The District
Criminal Court to-day overruled the
demurrers to the indictments for brib-
cry IN connection with the government
purchase of letter box fasteners of
August w. Machen, former general su-
perintendent of the free delivery serv-
ice, and D. B. Croft and S. A. Croft
of this city. Counsel for the defend
ants noted exceptions to the ruling.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
GLYNN C0UNTYS DIGEST.

Brunswick, Ca, Aug. 6.-Receiver of
Tax Returns ]. e. Dubberly has COM
pleted the tax digest of Glynn county
for the year 1903 and the figures show
that the county has made an increase
or $4,000 over 1902. When it is con-
sldered that the increase of 1902 was
$S74,135 over 1901 the showing for 1903
is a good one.
The increase of 1902 was the largest
in the history of the county. and
therefore the increase over that wear
is gratifying to the people. The figures
in comparative form are as follows:
FOR 1913 ........ ...............$ 81 401, 800
OF 4SUz .....''................ 4,349, 800
Net increase .. x 20 Ooo
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
DE-. It. J. 1. PnttiIIo. Macon.

Macon. Aug. 6.-Dr. T. j. 1. Patti1lo
who owns extensive landed interests
in Lee county. and who was born in
Columbia county, Georgia, seventy-two
years ago. died here tonight at the
residence of his son. r. S. Pattillo.
His remains will be inferred in AL
bany tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Many WarshIpn Reported nt Son.

Boston, Aug. 6.-The steamer Ivernra,
which arrived to-day from Liverpool,
reported that at o'clock in the even
ing, Aug. 4. in latitude 41.21 and longi-
tude 61.15, United States warships were
passed, all bound east. The fleet is
supposed to be that of the attacking
squadron under Rear Admiral Sands,
engaged in the mimic war on the Maine
coast.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

London. Aug. 6.-Whittaker Wright
the arrested promoter and director of
the London and Globe Corporation,
Limited, the hearing of whose case
was yesterday adjourned to Aug. "a,
is to-day still in Brixtown Jail, some
of the proposed sureties for his bail
of $250,000 not having yet been ap-
proved
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Mrs. j. MuIIaIy, Macon.

Macon, Aug. 6.-Mrs. James Mullaly,
whose death occurred in New Orleans.
was brought to Macon tonight. She
will be buried tomorrow morning from
the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Cuson.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
nInnche WnInh COO Divorce.

New. York, Aug. 6.-Justice Dugro to-
day signed the final decree of divorce
in favor of Blanch Walsh. the actress in
her suits against Alfred Hickman, to
whom she was married in 1896.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
John G. shankIin, EvansveIIe.

Evansville, Ind, Aug. 6.-John q.
Shanklin, for many years a leading
Democrat of Indiana, died to-day after
long illness. He was formerly edi-
tor of the Evansville Courier. He
served one term as secretary Of state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07

Macon. Aug. 6.-Mrs. T. w. Amason
died at her home on Liberty street to-
night. She will be carried to Reynolds
for burial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Outsiders on Floor.

Mr.. Gambler of DeKalb said he had
noticed attorneys and outsiders around
the floor of the House on almost every
occasion when a general bill of impor-
lance was to be acted on, but he
knew of no members vote having been
Influenced by any of these men. He
knew of no lobbying or similar prac-
tees that would injuriously effect leg
islation. Mr.. Underwood of White said
he knew of no lobbying, but he had
been informed of a Mr.. Ledbetter,
whom he learned was a representative
Of the American Book Company, ak
pressing his views to members against
tn euniform text book bill.
Mr.. Mills of Cherokee at this point
told the $500 story. Among other
things Mr.. Mills was asked If he knew
Charles D Loud of Montgomery coun-
Il. DO you mean Senator Loud? Mr..
Mills asked. He was told it was plain
Mr.. Loud. Il was introduced to him
in the Senate and thought he was a
member of that body" Mr.. Mills re-
Dlied
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Improper Practices.

Mr.. Knight Of Berrien declared he
had seen practices, which he consid-
cred improper.
He alluded to seeing attorneys of
corporations and others from outside
pulling and hauling with members of
the House. Mr.. Knight said he had
been asked by Mr.. Martin Amorous
to vote against that Dam fool bill
of Joe Halls which seeks to make
US incorporate our log roads" 1t was
then Mr.. Knight said he told Mr..
AmOrous that he had no business on
the floor of the House or In the lob
bys.
Mr.. Knight told his story, told before,
of having seen members on the floor
intoxicated when the depot bill was
up. County School Commissioner w.
A Farley of Harris county said the
protest against the uniform text book
Dill had been prepared in the office
OF the American Book Company, but
no suggestion regarding it had come
from any okcer or employe of that
company. He knew nothing of any
money having been used in connection
with the fight, he declared at the be-
ginning of the afternoon session.
Chairman Hopkins read letter from
Col j. w. English, Jr. Col. English
denounced as maliciously false any
statement to the effect that he had
ever by improper means sought to in
nuence the vote of a member of the
legislature. He said he had a con-
Versation with Mr.. Steed of Taylor
on one occasion. and asked him about
matters before the House. and he did
not remember whether he had con-
graduated him on his speech on the
convict bill or not. He had never held
any conference with Mr.. Steed. He
was ready to appear before the COM
mlttee and furnish any information In
ms power.
Mr.. Rainey of Terrell told of having
seen an outsider "half tanked up" vote
on a measure in the House in a spirit
vi run. He did not know the man and
we result of the vote was in no wise
affected.
Mr.. George of Morgan and Mr.. Over
street both made statements about the
TIedmont Driving Club dinner, at which
,ley were entertained by J. J. Spald-
ing among others. Mr.. Overstreet said
~ certainly would not have gone with
nm nad he known he was interested in
ny legislation. He said Mr.. Spalding
% saIu nothing improper TO him about
inc child labor bill.
Denounced His Critics.
Ar. Overstreet then proceeded to
u..nounce his critics saying those who
Nere attacking him in the public
INNS or In written statements as a
Silhasogue or a liar were contempti-
ao"ardh' contemplate puppies, and
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
ATTEMPT BRIBERY
wAs MADE IN CASE OF MILLS OF
CHEROKEE.
THIS TESTIMONY ADDUcED
~ INVESTIGATING THE CHARGE
OF LOBBYING.

Mas offered 5000 TO vote Against
child Labor BflI-FeIder RetOrted
70 Lithia Springs Charge by Cit
ing Overstreet's Entertainment
nj Two CIubs-RepetitiOn of Moses
Episode Narrowly Averted-Rainey
of Terrell Told of "Half-Tanked"
outsider Having Voted on Meas
ure in HOuse-MOre Time Wanted.
Atlanta, Aug. 6.-The sensation of
the day before the lobby investigating
committee was the statement by Hon.
w. D. Mills of Cherokee that he had
been offered $500 to vote and work
against the child labor bill
This came out at the morning ses-
sion. Mr. Mills being among the first
witnesses put on the stand. Mr.. Mills
said he was standing just outside the
hall of the House one day during the
last session when he was accosted by
q young man about % years old,
smooth faced, rather stout, and well
dressed, with, isn't this Mr.. Mills of
Cherokee"
Mr. Mills said be admitted his iden-
tity, when the questioner asked him
how he stood on the child labor bill.
Mr. Mills informed him that he was
going to vote for it. His accoster sug-
gested that he was. making a mistake,
adding, The men who are anxious to
kill the bill would, l think, be willing
TO give you $500 to work against it,"
Was New Legislator.
Mr.. Mills explained to the legislative
committee that he was new and un-
tried as a legislator and did not know
exactly what course to pursue. He
said ne went to consult the sergeant
alarms and when he returned to look
for the gentleman who had made the
proposition the aforesaid lobbyist was
gone Mr.. Mills said he did not know
his name and doubted If he would
know him If he saw him again.
The question of entertainment of
members of the Legislature was again
brought to the front. Mr.. Overstreet
of Screven, who is assisting in the
conduct of the investigation, again
brought up the Lithia Springs party
given by T. B. Fielder Jr. Mr.. Fielder
did not deny the impeachment. holding
he had a right to entertain his friends
at Lithia, which is his summer home
ne dlSO HfenllOIlSQ lHG lat VI MI
Overstreet having been entertained at
the Capitol City Club and at the Pied
mont Driving Club by Atlanta attor-
neys.
Mr.. Fielder threw out the suggestion
of Mr.. Overs treet's having been wined
and dined at these clubs and this inn
mediately raised another war cloud,
similar to the Overstreet-Moses cpl
sode of yesterday. Mr.. Overstreet re-
pudiated the insinuation that he had
been wined and was almost ready to
fight about it. He declared he had
drank nothing stronger than lemon
ade.
Mr.. Martin Of Gilbert, the first wit
ness, admitted having been asked by
Col T. NJ. Swift of Gilbert to vote
against the child. labor bill. He had
replied he could not do so. He con-
sidered that Col. Swift, one of his
constituents, had a perfect right to
make this request. Mr.. Johnson of
Clinch said he had voted for the uni
form text book bill in spite of re-
quests from his county school COM
missioner and others at home to vote
against It.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-07
Denounced His critics.

!, Ar Overstreet then proceeded to
u.nounce his critics, saying those who
ere attacking him in the public
SSsInts or In written statements as a
Hasogue or a liar were contempti-
80" towards. contemplate puppies, and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-11-20

The funeral Of Rear-Acmirai Lesser
A. Beardslec. T. $. n. retired. VINO
q ell in Augusta. Ga, was held In wash
Il gton. ID. c.. on the 18th. The remains
were crcmated and The ashes deposited
I'm the National cemetery nj Arlington
withoua military ceremony.
On the 18th, the Cole county tMo
grand Jury began an Investigation into
rumors that the jury in the bribery case
of Senator Farris. which failed To agree
on verdict in the circuit court, had
been fixed" 90 that verdict wouio
not he agreed upon
Andrew H. Green. the father OF
Greater New York. and one OF tna'
city's Oldest and most remarkable CIT
liens. was shot and instantly killed on
the steps OF his home. in New YORK
city. on the 18th. by Cornelius n. VIII
Jams. a negro.
The St Louis & San Francisco ran
road on the 18th. discharged l45 men
al Springfield. Mo. mostly shop ana
roundhouse employees. IL was reported
at division headquarters that a sweep
Ing order would be made reducing the
operating force upon the entire system
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-11-20
NO TROOPS WERE ON BOARD.
Steamer scotia, which Arrived -
Colon sunday, Drought Only
n Pence Comm tsstOn.

Colon, Colombia. Nov. 17.-Thc Ham
burg-American line steamer Scotia,
which arrived OF the coast here Sun
day. and which was believed to have
on board the Colombian general, Reyes,
locked here Monday. She had among
h-r passengers number Of prominent
Colombians, who formed a peace COM
mission from the department OF Boil
ivar. Gen. Reyes was not on board,
and she did not carry any Colombian
troops. The commissioners from Boil.
war are DR.. Francisco Padvon, Dr. E.
Parega, Senior Fanon velez. Dr. Nicanor
Insignares and Gen. Demetrio Dairla
Inc two later are from Savanilla and
the former are from Cartagena. DIT.
Insignares Is q brother of the governor
Of Bolivar. The United States battle
ship Maine, which arrived here last
ght, is anchored four miles on the
harbor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-11-20

Latest Happenings Within the Bor'
ders of Our Own State.


Richmond. Ind. Nov IL. = Mayor
Zimmerman. of this city. looks over his
mail but once week--on Friday ana
has followed that practice for 10 years.
IF anyone has aught OF Importance TO
say to me. explained his honor. nc vi III
telegraph. telephone or call personally.
Trivial.matters do not require my I'M
mediate attention and refuse to be IN
convcnienced daily by batch OF let
tiers discussing unimportant affairs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-11-20

Laporte. Ind. Nov. 16.-George Thea
man. of Chicago. alias George Bender.
arrested at Bremen for forgery, has con-
fessed that his partner. Joseph Bender.
of Hammond sent him forged checks
with bogus letters of instructions. by the
use OF which he cashed the checks
Among the names used was that OF
Studebaker Bros.