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The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Capt. S. c. Gilbert, Charleston, $. c.

Charleston. S. c.. Oct. 4.-Captain S.
C. Gilbert. who has been a conductor
on the South Carolina Railway since
1857. with the exception of the four
years in active service during the war
between the states, died here to-day
HeA is said to be the oldest railroad
conductor in the South, AMI did not d's-
continue his duties until his illness two
weeks ago His war record was not
able, and thence he derived his title as
captain.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
GEN. w. p. CarIin. omaha, Neb.

Livingston, Mont, Oct. 4.-Brig. Gen.
w. P. Carlin, U. S. A., retired. died
on an bound Northern Pacific
train to-day while coming over the
mountains just west of this city.
Gen. Carlin was en- route to Omaha
to visit friends and had taken the
train at Spokane. The remains will
be sent to his relatives in Omaha.
Gen. Carlin was about IS years old
and served with distinction through
out the Civil War.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Russiaa Minister in wreck,

ST. Petersburg, Oct. A dispatch
from Eufa, capital of the government
of that name, says a train in which
Interior Minister Won Plehve was trav-
cling went off the track near Smolino
Sept. 80, as q result of collision with
herd of cattle, which was being
driven across the line, There was no
loss of life. and Minister Won Plehve,
who was not injured, proceeded after
repairs had been made to the line.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
GLOVE MAKERS TO STRIKE.

Chicago, Oct. 4--Fifteen hundred glove
makers, men and women. will strike
next Wednesday in dozen Chicago
factories because Of their failure to es-
tablish a uniform scale Of wages on
piece work. Agreements between the
manufacturers, an the union in the ma
jority Of local glove factories explr-
ed recently and the workmea have been
unable TO secure the concessions for
which they have asked,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
-shOredltch. to which Arehdeaeon

-Shoreditch. to which Archdeacon
Sinclair has just appointed new vicar.
is enormously connected in London
legend with the beautiful mistress of
Edward ~, says the Westminster Ga
zette. The name was really derived
from the family of Soerdich, who held
the Manor, and is still pronounced
"Soreditch" with unconscious correcti-
tude by many of the inhabitants. The
fields in this neighborhood were the
chief practising grounds for the city
archers, the best shot of whom was
styled the Duke of Shoreditch." This
explains the prayer in the Poor Mans
Petition of 1903 that the King should
not make "the good Lord of Lincoln
Duke of Shoreditch." The good old
Ditch" as it is playfully termed by
AIRY. has some literary interest as
the first London home of the hapless
Chatterton, and the residence of several
of the original actors in the plays Of
Shakespeare.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Col. LeOnidas William Spratt. Jack
sonviIIe, Fla.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 4.-Col. Leon
idas William Spratt, one of the surviv-
ing members of the South Carolina Sc
cession Convention, died here to-day in
his S5th year. He was editor of the
Southern Standard, which was estab-
lished in Charleston, S. c., in 1853 He
advocated secession most strenuously
He was sent by the secession conven-
ton as ambassador to Florida to in
duce that state to cast its lot with
South Carolina. and succeeded in his
undertaking. He wrote several we'll
known scientific books. He was the first
cousin of President Polk. Death was
due to old age.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
GEN. CHASE SENT FOR
BY GOV. PEABODY.

Denver, Col, Oct. 4-The summonine
TO Denver of Brig. Gen. John
Chase by Gov. Peabody continues to be
the feature of interest in the Cripple
Creek strike, Gov. Peabody declines to
give his reasons for ordering the gem
eral from duty and placing another in
his command in his stead.
1t is reported that the Governor has
become dissatisfied with certain poll
cies pursued by Gen. Chase in handling
the situation in Cripple Creek. but no
one in authority will verify this ru-
NOR,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
TRIED SUICIDE IN
NIAGARA RAPIDS.
New York SaIOOnkeeDer Rescued
With Difficulty.

With Difficulty.
Niagara Falls, n. Y. Oct 4-John
Phillips, So years old, a saloonkeeper
at Leicestershire, attempted suicide by
throwing himself over Niagara Falls
to-day. He is now under arrest. g,
Phillips waded into the rapids The
water was above his knees when he
slipped and fell and his body was
swept towards the brink, $50 feet. dis
tant He tloated head first towards
the falls and was carried thirty-nve
or forty feet when his body was caught
by a counter current and carried in
toward shore.
In the meantime a woman who was
with him screamed for help. Several
men ran down stream to a spot where
a big log extended into the river
A man named Arnold, a friend Of
Phillips, crawled out as far as he
could on this log and when Phillips
was swept In shore by the eddy he
managed to catch his clothing. A
living chain was formed and Arnold
and his burden were drawn to shore.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
NEW SERVIAN CABINET.

Belgrade, Servia, Oct A new cab
met has been formed with the follow
ing as it's leading members:
Premier, Gen. Gruics; Foreign Minis
ter, Andra Nikolics; Interior Minister,
Stojan Protics, and War Minister, Col.
Andrejevics.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
MOORISH SULTAN
GIVES $4,000.
VIII Have Exhibit at st. Louis,
Though Creditors Wait.


London, Oct. 5.-The Tangier CORE
spondent of the Times says the Sui
tan of Morocco has given second
instalment of $4,000 to the American
syndicate, which is undertaking the
Moorish exhibit at the st. Louis ex-
position. The correspondent says:
This action on the part of the Sui
tan creates considera BILE criticism here,
as the Moorish government, pleading
the existing crisis. has refused to con-
slider or pay the claims of the Eu-
ropeans who have suffered loss OF
property through the rebellion.
II learn that the Powers have agreed
to leave the solution of the existing
crisis to France, who will give the
necessary assistance to the Sultan's
government when their resources are
finished. There is no question of
French protectorate, but France will
naturally acquire preponderating In
fiuence in Moorish politics."
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
orc schooner Foundered.

Detroit, Mich, Oct. A dispatch
Was received here late tonight from
the captain of the steamer Samoa, at
Cheboygan, Mich, stating that
schooner II. w. Sage, which was in
tow Of the Samoa, foundered in a
gale on Michigan lake Saturday night.
No details were given, the message
simplay stating that the crew Of the
schooner were safe on board the Sa-
moa. The sage was loaded with ore.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
RoNAN-SAVARESE.

The wedding of Mr.. William T. Ro-
announced. This announcement will
come as a surprise to the many friends
Of the contracting parties in Savannah,
the nuptials having been kept a secret
for two weeks past.
The wedding took place in Charles
ton. Sept. 90 The couple took the trip
over home" on an excursion, returning
the same day. Until yesterday no in
timation had been given that they were
married Mr.. and Mrs. Roman will
make their future home in Savannah.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Member Of Jury Sick.

Lexington, S c., Oct. 4.--Martin
Sharp one of the Jurors in the case
of ]. H. Tillman. was indisposed to-
day and was visited by a physician,
who treated him for bilious fever. His
case is not regarded as serious, and
another day will intervene before the
trial will be resumed.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
KAHN CAN'T RECOVER.

naltlmore, Md. Oct. 4.-The physi-
elsns and surgeons who have for sew
iai weeks been i'll attendance upon
a. "a olsnop Kahn of st. Louis, a patient
ty ~ ot. agnes Sanitarium, this city, held
"a consultations to-day. They report
"a mat Mgr. Kahn, while much improv-
aIr,eca cannot entirely recover from the
''elts from which he is suffering.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
FOUR CHILDREN BORN
TO FLORIDA NEGRO

Starke' Fla, Oct. 4.-News has just
come in of the birth of four children
ms morning to negro woman named
.ison' two boys and two girls. All are
uoihg we'll. They live a few miles out
III the country, and further particulars
cannot be had at present.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05

London, Oct 5.-The Daily Mairs
correspondent at Shanghai telegraphs
that the Chinese government has re-
fused France permission to station
French troops on the Min Kiang river
to protect AMMAN against the rebels
in the adjacent Chinese province of
Kwang-Si
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Chief Justice J. Brewster McCoIIum,
MOntrose, Pa.

Montrose. Pa. Oct. 4.-Ch!ef Justice
j. Brewster McCollum of the Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania died at his home
here about midnight last night after
an illness of about two years. His last
days were painless. He was 72 years
of age and was a native of this (Sus-
quehanna) county
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
OBITUARY.
Rev. Francis BIoodgOOd Hall, PIatts-
burg. \. Y.

burg, \. Y.
Plattsburg, N. Y, Oct. 4.AThe Rev.
Francis Bloodgood Hall, for thirty
nine years pastor of the Second Pres
byterian Church of this city, and prob
ably the most widely known clergyman
in Northern New York, died at his
residence in this city to-day, of bron-
chitis aged rs years. He was the son
of Maj Nathaniel Ney Hall, of the
United States army, who dis inguished
himself in the war of 1872.
He was born in New York city, and
was educated at Princeton theological
seminary. In the Civil War he was
chaplain of the Fourteenth Regiment OF
the United States Volunteer Infantry,
and received medal of honor from
Congress for gallantry in action at
the battle of Charlottesville He was
a wealthy man and never accepted sal
airy as pastor nor any fees for mar
riages or other ceremonies.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
CAR AND EMPEROR
REPEAT INSTRUCTIONS.
from First Page

august master. request you to COM
municate the foregoing to the Otto
man government, after you have ar
rived at an understanding with your
Russian Tor Austrian) colleague, who
has received Identical Instructions"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Dr.. Perkins
American Herbs,

The standard Blood Medicine of the
world. Builds up the entire system
Blood. Liver, Lungs and Kidneys.
Cures Rheumatism and Asthma, and
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to every family.
PROF. r. L. GENTRY,
No. IL York street. east.
References among good citizens of
Savannah, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Mrs. william II. Mestayer, worces-
ter, Mass.

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 4.-Mrs. Will
liam H. Messenger, known professionally
as Theresa Baughan, died to-day at
Worcester Hospital of paresis. She was
a member of the OFT family, famous in
theatrical circles.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05

THOSE Texas Legislators objected
strenuously to wearing dress suits at
the inaugural ball."
II don't wonder. You can't hide a
brace o. shooters with them, swallow
tails worth a cent."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
First Train nt Knmn.ui.

the pun' Oct. 4.-The Governor OF
arr,,toil t d Gold Coast announces the
at K,,,,. ct; OF the first railway train
"i'ieS northwest Of Cape Coast Castle.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05

Prof. Paine of Harvard will repre-
sent that university at the unwilling
of the Wagner monument at Berlin in
October. st. Andrew University of
Glasgow will be represented by Mr..
Carnegie.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Col. J. Ramon viIIavicencio, veru

Vera Cruz, Mex. Oct. 4.-Col. J.
Ramon viIlavicencio, military instruc-
tor and judge of the calvary, died
here to-day of yellow fever.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.

A quiet home wedding took place
last Wednesday at the residence of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Wells on Jones street. Miss Fife Wells
and Mr.. John =. Kinney were married.
The bride wore becoming gown of
white silk with laces and ribbons and
carried an arm shower of white roses
and maiden hair-ferns. Rev. D. p.
Edenfield officiated. ..
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
Insurgents Checked.

London, Oct. 5,--The reports of the
conflict at Demir-K KAPPA between Turk
ish and Bulgarian troops have not yet
been confirmed. but the news Is con-
firmed that the insurgents have re-
ceived a severe check as a result of
their operations in the Struma Valley,
where, after a decisive fight in the
open with the Turks, the insurgent
chief, Gen. Zontcheff, was compelled to
send urgent messages for reinforce
sllent.
Statements Issued from the Turkish
embassy in London and dispatches from
Constantinople demonstrate that the
Ottoman government is greatly in
censed at the number of Bulgarian CT
ficeTs who are leading insurgent bands
across the frontier from Bulgaria. Sew
eral such officers in uniform are said
to have been killed in recent encount-
ers. The direct negotiations between
Turkey and Bulgaria are making no
progress
Wants Foreign Control.
London Oct 5-The Sofia cores
pendent of the Times hears that Aus
riaHungary will demand the intro
duction of a system of foreign control
to ensure the realization of the Mace
DOMAIN reforms. Russia and Austria
yesterday addressed fresh representa-
tons to Premier Petrol, urging hi n to
assist in depressing the reVolutionaries
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
cI,u mberImin's Collie, Cholera ana
DiarrhOea Remedy.

The uniform success of this prepara-
,,on in the relief and cure of bower
Complaints com has brought it into almost
UNIVERSAL use. 1t never fails and when
Teduced with water and sweetened is
pleasant to take. 1t is equally ValuS-
ble for children and adults. For SAFE
by all druggists.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Chas. A. Cox. the practical tin-plate
and sheet iron worker; tin, Alste, tar.
gravel and tile roofing: best work;
lowest prices. 142 Barnard street
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05

Mr. and Mrs 9. A. O'Brien have re-
turned home from the North.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05

Mrs. Luke P. Pettus and her daugh-
Ter have returned from Kentucky,
where they spent the summer. !
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05

Mrs. William Alfred Bishop and Mas
ter Everett Bishop have returned to the
city. after a pleasant ten weeks So
iOurn in the North.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-10-05

Mr. and Mrs. j. f. Taylor have
changed their residence to lis Jones
street, east.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
LECTURE
REV. FRANK DIXON HOLDS LARGE
AUDIENCE spELL-BoUND AT
THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Lecture was Delivered Under Auspices
of the Young Mems Christian
Association.

\ large audience assembled at the
Traders Grand opera house Sunday af-
ternoon to hear the Y. n. c. A Sunday
lecture, delivered by Rev. Frank Dixon,
brother of the eminent orator and writ
er, Thomas Dixon, Jr. For over two
hours the speaker held the closest at
tention of his auditors, and in flow of
eloquence-briIliant, magnetic and con
viueing-he spoke upon the subject, .'The
Threat of Socialism
Dixon is man with a message and
he knows how to deliver it. He was
introduced to the audience by Attorney
II. 7. Houston, who, in the course of his
remarks paid high tribute to the Asso-
ciation. reminding the public that, not
least among the many benefits which
this excellent institution brings to city
is such as the lecture upon this occasion.
Mr.. Charles ". Hunter, of New York
City. sang very ably and beautifully, two
well selected solos. The service was pre-
sided over by Secretary Riddle.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
A NOVEL SUIT.
season.

Miss Zoe Mathews, the talented Chi
crgo girl, who recently figured as plain
tiT in a $4,000 damage suit against a
Chicago publisher for the unwarrantcd
use of her photograph for advertising
purposes, plays the leading female role
in weary Willie walker,' which comes
10 the Grand next Monday. Miss Alath-
ews is strikingly handsome young per-
son and not at all ashamed of her looks,
pictures and sketches of her having ap-
pearcd time without number in the daily
press and leading magazines, but she
Justly concluded that if her likeness was
suitable to adon the cover page of an
exceedingly popular novel the privilege
of using it was certainly worth the ask
ing, hence the suit.
In Weary Willie Walker she plays
Il part that is said to give her excellent
scope for the display of her exceedingly
clever talent, and the gowns worn by
her during the play are sure to catch
the female eye.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
YOUNG MAN
DIES AT HOSPITAL
ROBERT JANKA, A YOUNG MAN
FROM CLEVELAND, OHIO, Sue
cUMBS TO TYPHOID FEVER.
Had Been Working as Time Keeper at
the New Waldo Hotel Building.

Robert Janka, a young man who for
mcrly lived in Cleveland, Ohio, but for
ONE time past has been employed in
this city. died at the Harrison county
hospital Sunday evening at : o'clock
from typhoid fever.
He was Is years of age. For some
tire he has been employed as time
Keeper at the Waldo hotel building. un.
der Thomas Page. He boarded at Mrs.
Trus !cr's boarding house in Glen Elk.
lie w,s taken down with the fever and
was removed to the hospital for treat
merit. lis case proved too severe and
he steadily grew worse until his dealth
came Sunday night.
lis parents live in Cleveland, Ohio.
Thcy have been notified Of his death
and tc funeral arrangements will not
be made until word Is received from
them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
TRAVELLING SALES

\ railroad robbery is reported. 1t Oe-
CURED on the accommodation cast sun
day night, which was in charge of Con
duetor Ed Picket.
C. E. Cain, travelling salesman for the
Kane & Kcyser Hardware company. at
Belington. boarded the train at Central
station with two grips, which he placed
ON the floor in front of the seat behind
the one upon which he sat. He did not
remain seated, but went to other parts
Of the train while euroute to Grafton.
At Grafton he discovered that the
grips had been stolen and made com
plaint to the railroad officials, who have
taken up the matter and win endeayor
10 locate the robbers, recover the stolen
property and punish the offenders.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
G. 4. R. COMMITTEE
HOLDS MEETING
Takes Steps to Secure Entertainment for
state Eaeampmsnt Visitors.

The C. a. R. committee on arrange
ments and entertainments for the ap-
preaching encampment Of the Grand Ar.
my OF the Republic Of West Virginia,
which viii be held here the last of next
month, held a meeting in G. A. R. hall
Saturday night and took steps to pro-
mote the measures inaugurated to enter
tain the encaIupment. Nothing definite
was done and the committee win hold
another meeting next Saturday night to
complete the arrangements. In the
meantime they win advertise for the
purpose Of nscertaining the number Of
guests the hotels and boarding houses
win take care of during the enamp-
ment and get their rates and 50 on.
Chairman samuel W. Gordon of the com
mittec appointed Col. Henry Raymond
a committee of one to look after this
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
train ROBBERY
OCCURS NEAR CITY
TRAVELLING SALESMAN LOSES SUIT CASES VALUED AT
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DoLLARs-FoREIGN
ERs ARE SUSPECTED.

Mr.. Cain is confident he noticed the
grips where he had deposited them when
the train arrived here. \ number Of
foreigners boarded the train at this
point. Some OF them left it at Ocean
Mines and the others got of at Bridge
port. 1t Is believed that the grips were
taken by some OF these parties.
The stolen property was quite yalua-
bic. Mr.. Cain estimates their vluae At
$50. Both were rrrsset leather and new.
One was suit case, containing new
and costly suit Of clothes. The other
was a sample case and contained, among
other things, hardware catalogue,
which is regarded very valuable.
Mr.. Cain returned here this morning
and viii remain until the railroad de-
tectives report the case.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
Waived
Examination
On Warrant Secured Against Him BY
Editor Robinson and Gives Bond.

The case Of James W. Robinson vs..
Russell coc came up for hearing before
squire Samuel W. Gordon Monday af-
ternoon. Coe appeared and waived ex.
animation. He was bound over to circuit
court in the sum Of $500 by the court.
He furnished bond with W. Il. Sherry
as surety The complainant appeared
with several witnesses that had beer
summoned in the case. As will be re-
membered by the Telegram readers, Coe
Is charged with fcloniously assaulting
Robinson, the editor of the Clarksburg
News, on North Fourth street. Friday
evening. The warrant was sworn out
BY NIr. Robinson late that evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
Sudden Death
OF Peter Bowers, Father of Mesdames
Smith and Fletcher, Occurs in
Pennsylvania.

\ telephone message arrived here
Monday morning announcing the sudden
lcath Sunday OF Peter Bowers at his
aome in Indiana, Pa He was the father
II Mrs. \. J. Fletcher and Mrs. DIR. John
=. smith. of this city. They left on
,hc morning accommodation by way of
ration to attend the funeral. The de.
ceased was in his list year. lie was a
veil known citizen OF his neighborhood
n Pennsylvania. He served in the Civil
way as Union soldier. He had a family
i aine children, all OF whom, except one,
survive him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
BIG LAND SLIDE
NEAR FARNUM
Delays Traffic on the MOnOngah Division
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroads.
Transfers Made.

A big landslide occurred on the Monon-
gah division of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad at an early hour Monday morn
ing and the day was devoted to clearing
and repairing the track. The slide was
between Farnum and Glen Falls. The
Pittsburg flyer could not get through
and its passengers were transferred TO
the train from Fairmont and the passcn-
gers, mail and baggage OF the latter We're
transferred to the former and brought
here at about noon. The slide was one Of
the largest happening on that line this
season.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
DECIDED
VICTORY.
FOR THE MINERS, SAYS PRESIDENT
MITCHELL, OF STRIKE COM
MISSIONS REPORT.
~ THE OFFICIALS OF THE ORGAN.
1zATIoN ARE SATISFIED WITH
THE FINDINGS.
Something More Than Compromise Is
the Report, Says President Pres
ident Mitchen,-Fewer Hours
and More Pay.

Detroit. Mich, March 23.-"Decidcd
victory for the Miners was the COM
ment Of John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers of America, on the
findings of the Coal Strike Commission,
appointed by President Roosevelt TO in.
vestigatc the great anthracite coal strike.
Mitchell arrived here from Bay City
saturday night at $3.50 and left for
Huntington, W. Va. in half hour to at
tend conventions of the bituminous coal
workers.
1t was with evident satisfaction
that he pointed cut to those that met
him that the decision of the commits
sion meant. something more than a
compromise
When asked to state what the min
ers had gained through the findings Of
the commission, Mitchell said:
Mine hours per day with ten hours
pay for 10000 day laborers.
~ plan for investigation and con-
citation that should be efTcctual in pre-
venting future rupturcs between mine
workers and mine operators.
~Ten per cent wage increase for $4,000
contract miners.
"Thc establishment of a sliding scale
fixing the rates Of wages.
~This amounts 70 an increase Of 50 l-3
per cent in wages for 5000 engineers,
fremen and pumpmen by reduction of
the working day from twelve to eight
hours
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-03-23
RUSSELL GOES CASE
Left Open Before the Mayor Pending
Decision by Squire Gordon.

Russell Coo was arraigned before
Mayor Grille at : o'clock Saturday night
upon a warrant charging him with as
sault upon J. w Robinson, editor Of
the News. No witnesses appeared
against him and, as a warrant had been
issued by Squire Gordon against Coe in
the case, it was decided to postpone his
trial before the mayor, pending Squire
Gordon's decision in the matter.