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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03

them in this report, the bureau report
saws: I'VE desire to ascertain by a
practical test whether it Is possible for
| the special agents to make such esti-
mates at different periods during the
period of the harvest which can be re-
lied upon as sufficiently accurate to be
of value to the public. 1t Is believed that
through their increasing experience
these agents can come nearer to the
fact than in 1902. We can definite
ly ascertain the fact when the full re-
turns of this season are received, and
the results compared with their esti-
mate"
The statistics of the cotton ginned to
Nov. IA, follow, by states:
Alabama, 743,538 total commercial
bales, embracing 691, 1853 square bales,
and 52.385 round bales, active ginner-
les 1897; Arkansas, 406,393 total COM
mercial bales, embracing BIS, 663 square
bales, and 27,730 round bales, active
ginneries 2,468; Florida, 1914 CONNER
cial bales, embracing 22,379 square
bales, and 1876 sea island crop bales,
active ginneries 264 Georgia, 992, 653 to-
tai commercial bales, embracing $685.
535 square bales, 1888 round bales, and
19,4S5 sea island crop bales, active gin
neries, 4,913; Indiana Territory IT,
1893 total commercial bales, embracing
1925 square bales, and 40,199 round
bales, active gfnner1eS 4S5; Kansas, no
returns; Kentucky, total commercial
bales, 3OS, all square bales, active gin
neries two; Louisiana total commercial
bales, 510,494, including 642,477 square
bales, and 4S,017 round, active ginner-
les 2,09S; Mississippi to-
tai commercial bales 929,-
$50 including SS8,545 square bales.
and 41,345 round, active ginieries. A.
107; Missouri, total commercial bales,
22,294, embracing $1,000 square and 81
1856 round bales. active ginneries. 70;
North Carolina, total commercial bales,
407, 199 embracing 407, 122 square and
78 round bales, active ginneries 2652;
Oklahoma, total commercial bales, 49,
500, embracing 1OO,399 square and 49,
$40 round bales, active ginneries, 227;
South Carolina, total commercial bales,
625,611, embracing 621,SO6 square and
4,305 sea island bales, active ginneries,
3,147; Tennessee, total commercial bales,
1863, 1888, embracing 1929 square and
49, 462 round bales, active ginnerles,
1855; Texas, total commercial bales,
1882. $40, embracing, 1,7O0,072 square and
232,477 round bales, active ginneries,
4,412; Virginia, total commercial bales,
7,744, all square. active ginneries. 1OS.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
TRINITY TRUSTEE
ON PROF. BASSETT
The Board Tells Why the Resignation Of the Elk
FOUNDER Of Booker Washinston's Great
ness Was Not Accepted

gret that Prof. Bassett has expressed
certain opinions which gave offense to
many, and we are glad to find that
these opinions were expressed solely on
his own authority, through a medium
which is in no sense an organ of the
college, and not at all in his capacity
as a college official, so that neither this
board nor the college can be held re-
sponsible for them.
"On the contrary, it clearly appears
that the faculty and the students dis
agree with certain of Prof. Bassett's
opinions-so far as we can ascertain,
unanimously. Neither do we agree
with him. Nevertheless both faculty
and students, with equal unanimity,
have manifested their desire that this
board decline to accept Prof. Bassett'S
offer of his resignation, and for the fol-
lowing reasons, which seem to us high
and vital. we do decline to accept it:
"First-Any form of coercion of
thought and private judgment is con-
trary to one of the constitutional aims
Of Trinity College, which is to cherish
d sincere spirit of tolerance
"Second-We are particularly unwill-
ing to lend ourselves to any tendency
to destroy or limit academic liberty.
"Third-We believe that society in
the end will find a surer benefit by
exercising patience than it can secure
by yielding to its resentments. The
search for truth should be unhamper-
ed and in an atmosphere that is free.
Liberty may some time lead to folly;
yet it is better that some should be
tolerated than that all should think
and speak under the deafening influence
of repression.
''Fourth-"The matter that has en-
gagged our attention is of more than
local interest and will be far reaching
in it's results.
"Fifth-Trinity College is affiliated
with a great church. whose spirit and
doctrines are tolerant and generous,
and a due regard for the teachings
and traditions of this Christian society
requires us to exercise our judgment
in harmony with its spirit and doc
trines.
viewing the matter in the light of
those wider interests, and finding that
there is no complaint against Prof.
Bassett's moral character, his scholar
" fitness, his energy, his competency
as teacher or his command of the
confidence of his classes, we are sure
that duty requires us to decline the
offer OF his resignation.
1--WE state as a fact, that Prof. Bas-
sett does not believe In nor does ne
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03

Raleigh. N. c., Dec. 2.-The trustees
of Trinity College, having voted eight
cen to seven to refuse to accept the
resignation of Prof. Bassett, gave to
the public to-day a statement of their
position in the matter. which, in sub
stance, is as follows:
I'VE have had before us the offer of
DR.. John S. Bassett to resign his pro-
fessorship of history, and it is made
clear to us that it was not presented
out of a voluntary decision to sever his
connection with the college, but that
1t was rendered under coercive infiu-
ences from the outside, and because Of
feeling that his further connection
with the college might bring injury to
it,
"Candor impels us to admit our re-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
"CLEANING HOUSE."
A Change of Food Cleans the Souls
House.

When the body is clogged up by the
use of improper food and sickness sets
in there is nothing so good as a
"house cleaning" and the right way to
do this is to change the food, for al
though taking medicines may afford
temporary relief, a complete change
of food is much the surest and safest
way.
The highest medical authority in
the world. The Lancet of London, says
of Grape Nuts: Our analysis shows 1t
is a nutritive of high order, since it
contains the constituents of a COM
plete food in very satisfactory and rich
proportion and in an easily assimila-
BILE state
about two years ago." says a resi-
dent of Springfield, Ind, II had terri
BILE stomach trouble, and although
tried all kinds of medicines none of
them cured me. 1 was so run down
could not eat, got very little sleep and
was dizzy h eaded and misera BILE all Of
the time. About that time a friend
told me that the only way to cure my
trouble was to change my food, and
recommended Grape Nuts.
From my very first meal of Grape
Nuts my stomach began to get better,
and all the improvements that come
from a healthy stomach in place of an
unhealthy one soon followed, and this
was not all. for just as great an i'm
provement came in my brain. All Of
the dizziness Is gone and my brain is
now clear and active. / can eat any
thing I want, sleep well and am alto
gether q new man mentally and
physically.
"At the time commenced to use
this food I was nothing but skeleton
weighing 100 pounds, but now 1 have
got back my normal weight OF nearly
2OO." Name given by Postum Co., Bat
tie Creek Mich.
There's a reason.
Look in each package for a copy OF
the famous little book, The Road to
Wellville."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03

G. Sears of Meridian, Miss, who made
splendid address.
The closing address of the occasion
was by Chancellor Walter B. Hill, of
the University of Georgia, whose topic
was 1.-THE Influence of the Associa-
ton on the Young Man" in Mr.. Hills
concise and impressive manner he de-
picted the difference between the young
man, who was favored with the oppor-
tunities afforded by a modern Young
Mems Christian Association, and avail
ed himself of them, and the young man
who failed to do so.
Taken altogether the exercises of
the evening were most impressive, and
the pleasure of the occasion was en-
HANGED by the excellent music of the
orchestra, which was interspersed
throughout the programme.
The formal opening of the build
Association institute Thursday
and Friday to be conducted
by the chairman of the Georgia State
Committee, assisted by the state Sec
retaries, a special session for the bene-
fit of directors and trustees, and an
other session for committeeman and ac-
tive members.
The amount contributed by the citi-
zens of Columbus for the erection of
the building was $685. If a proper
tionate contribution were made by
SaVannahianS to the Young Mems
Christian Association here for it's pro-
posed building, it's immediate construc-
ton would be secured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
MO0NSHINERS GAVE
OFFICERS A FIGHT.

Charleston. S. c.. Dec. deputy Col
lector Mccoy and state dispensary
constables searched the registered dis
tillery of Tully Babb this morning
and found some contraband liquor. On
leaving the premises the officers were
fired upon from the adjoining woods
with pistols and Winchesters by 3abb
and four of his associates. The Of
ficers returned the fire and fully fifty
shots were exchanged. The ammuni-
ton being exhausted, constables and
moonshiners had a hand-to-hand fight.
Four of the liquor men were arrested.
No one was seriously wounded.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
IMPORTANT RAILWAY CASE.
hearing Upon Charges of Rebates
Given by Railroads.

Lynchburg, Va, Dec. 1.-THE hearing
of argument in the suit of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission VS.. the
Chesapeake and Ohio and the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail-
roads in the United States District
Court was concluded tonight. The
commission charges the Chesapeake and
Ohio with not observing it's tariff rates
in hauling coal from West Virginia to
Newport News for shipment to the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad.
This is the first proceeding brought
for an injunction under the Elkins
law for the prohibition of rebates and
other concessions in railroad tariff
rates Judge Mcdowell has taken the
case under advisement and will render
a decision, it is thought, in about thir-
ty days. The points involved will be
finally passed upon by the Supreme
Court.
Ex-Attorney General John w. Griggs
and Senator Daniel were among the
speakers in court to-day. They were
of counsel for the New York, New
Haven and Hartford.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
TWO MEN ON TRIAL
FOR KILLING WOMEN.

Canton, Ca, Dec. 2-William Archer
and william Taylor, who are charged
with the murder Of Mrs. Ann Holcomb
and her 16-year-old daughter, were
placed on trial here to-day at special
term of court. The double crime was
an atrocious one and caused great ex-
citement when 1t was committed. The
trial viii probably fast several days.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
DINNER AT NORFOLK
VIII he Given Prominent National
Politicians.

Washington, Dec. 2.-The CONNER
cial bodies of Norfolk will entertain
at a dinner in that city tomorrow
night a number of members of Con-
gress, including Representative John
Sharp Williams, the minority floor
leader, and Representative Grosvenor
OF Ohio. The delegation will leave
Washington by boat tonight returning
Monday.
This dinner, which was arranged by
Representative Maynard of Virginia, is
the second in a series to be given in
the interest of the jamestown EXPOSE
ton, which is to be held at Norfolk in
1907 in celebration of the three hun
dredth anniversary of the founding of
the first English speaking settlement
In America
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
THE CAR MEN STRIKE
BECAUSE OF COLD CARS

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. ALI the
motormen and conductors employed
ON the Charlotte street cars went on
on the Charlotte streets cars went on
strike to-day because of the refusal of
the company to heat the cars. No
cars were run out of the barn until
about 10 O'Clock, but by o'clock in
the afternoon one car on each of the
four lines was in operation, being oper-
ated by men employed around the
power house.
The strikers declare that they will
abstain from violence. The company
declares that it is unable to put on the
heat, because of recent extensive en-
largement of the system.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
ROUNSAVlLLE BOYS
ON TRIAL AT ROME.

Rome, Ca, Dec. 2.-Roy and Robert
Rounsaville, we'll known young men
of this city, were placed on trial this
morning in the Superior Court, charged
with assaulting young Sam Wood. The
Rounsaville boys, it is alleged, way
laid Wood at late hour at night, cut
ting him with a knife, and inflicting
Serious injuries. All of the young men
belong to wealthy and prominent fam
lilies. The alleged assault was COM
nlitted several months ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
NORTHERNERS ON A TOUR.

Capitalists stopped Over at Char
lOtte for n Time.
Charlotte, N. c., Dec. about if
ty capitalists from Philadelphia and
points in that vicinity spent few
hours in this city this afternoon on
their return from a prospecting tour
to the Catawba River Power Com
pany's plant, near Rock Hill, S. c.
The party is travelling in a special
train and is being conducted on the
tour by Morris Bros, and Christensen
of Philadelphia. During their stay
in Charlotte the visitors were shown
over the city by the Mayor and MEM
bers of the Manufacturers Club. The
Northerners expressed themselves
as highly pleased with the develop
ment of this section.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
For Americus Aldermen.

Americas, Ca, Dec. 2.-The prim-
airy election to-day for three members
of the City Council resulted in the
nomination of Charles j. Sherlock, j.
l.. Bolton and Daniel NJ. Berum. A
very light vote was polled, scarcely
half the qualified voters participating
in the election. There were seven
entries and four defeated candidates.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
Oaten vIsitcd Roonevelt.

Washington, Dec. Eek Gov. Oates
Of Alabama called at the White
House to-day and had an interview
with President Roosevelt. He said
his mission was simply to pay his re-
spects to the chief executive.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
Battle CIniIn AGENT.

Roanoke, Va, Dec. Nv. S. Battle.
Jr., at present agent for the Norfolk
and Western Railway at Norfolk, has
been appointed general claim agent of
that road, with headuaqrters at
Roanoke.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
TRIED To FORGE AN ORDER.
Negro at Cambridge Wanted to Sign
Another Mans Name.

Another Mans Name.
cambridge, Ga. Nov. flames
Story, alias Stoney. alias Miles, a ne
gro, was caught this afternoon trying
to forge the name of A. j. Jones to a
postofIice order for $40. The negro Sc
cured the order by working the COM
bination to Mr.. Jones' postoffice box,
and tried to cash the order before he
left the building.
G. B. Toole, acting postmaster, sus-
pected that something was wrong, and
called Mr. Jones over the phone to
see if he had given the order to the
negro, and he was informed that he
had not. While Mr.. Toole was talking
to Mr.. Jones, the negro suspected that
he was found out and skipped, but was
later caught by the police. The negro
claimed that he found the letter lying
on the floor, torn open. and the order
in it.
The negro is a stranger in the city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03
"T. F. MARI,
~. H. Southgate.

committee.
After the announcement of the ac-
ton of the trustees, a large number
of students gathered on the college
campus and hanged in effigy Editor
Josephus Daniels, whose paper, the
News and Observer, had led the fight
against the doctrines promulgated by
Prof. Bassett.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-03

teach social equality, and we have
confidence in him, both as a man and
a teacher.
(Signed)
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-01
IRON AND STEEL IMPORTS
BREAK 12-YEAR RECORD.
Department of Commerce Announces
Value of Receipts Of Year Ending
June 30, 1903. to He SJI.GI..a13.
The Republic Bureau.
ltth ST. and penEsylNan!n Ave

l+h ST. and PenEsy an!a Ave.
Washington. July 3l.-Importations of iron
and steel into the United States In the fiscal
year 1903 arc larger than in any preceding
year since 1891, and with that single excep-
non are larger than at any time within the
past twenty years The total value of iron
and steel imported in the fiscal year ended
June 30. 1903. shown by the figures of
the Department Of Commerce and Labor
through It's Bureau Of Statistics. is SOL
6l7.3l2. against s27,ls0.2i1 In 1902. $l.S7i ,s9
ii 1901 and Sl2.lOO .ii0 in 1899
Running back through the import record
from 1850 down to 1868. the only years in
which the value OF iron ana steel import.
exceeded those of 1893 are 1872. when the
total was $3.50. 1855: 1873. s593Os. 49,; 1850.
S5S. 7l{OS: 1881. s6O.6J44I7: 1852. sG1 $40 Sg7
1883, S8s, 1926. and 1891 S535i4 ~
This .arge increase in the importation of
iron and steel is chiefly in the partially
manufactured grades. Pig iron increased
from l5S,oCo tons in 1892 TO ?Jj,00O tons in
1903. the value being in 1902 less than 50 3d.
900. and in 1919 nearly Sl7.001. coo Bar iron
Sc .o00.00o pounds in 1903: steel ingots. blooms
slabs. bi!lets and bars from 202.0 U,0lO pounds,
to S5o.0UO.0O pounds. the value increasing
from S3.500.OCO in 1902 tc nearly 100000 in
1909. Steel rails increased from s31l.452 to
SS4,1SS. and scrap iron and steel, fit only
for manufacture, increased from s16s, 75i to
S1O19.25s.
These five classes of iron and steel COM
hined show an increase in 1903. as compared
with 1902 of S2i. 236. i2I. while the total in
crease in all imports of iron and steel dur
ing the year is S2i 49, ,O55.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-01
LABOR TREASURER MURPHY
is SENTENCED TO PRISON.
Judge Stated That John Mitchell
Claimed Part of EmhezEled Funds
Was for the Striking Miners.

+, New York. July 3l.-Lawrence Murphy.
formerly treasurer OF the Journeymen Stone
Cutters Union. who was arrested last De-
; cember charged with embezzling N2.otl
from the organization. and convicted last
Monday of grand larceny, was to-day sen
fenced 10 five years and six months in
States prison
The prisoners counsel asked for Glenn
ency for his client. but Judge Newburger
scored the prisoner severely. saving that h
spent the funds OF the union in riotous iiv
ing. and that his total stealings amounted
TO s27eo0
In the course OF his remarks he said:
Il have letter from John Mitchell. in
which he states that part Of the money en-
bezzled by Murphy was paid in by work
ingmen who belong TO the society 10 be
contributed to the strike funds of miners in
Pennsylvania.
This defendant received large sum of
money from men who worked by the sweat
OF their brows TO earn an honest living.
''Twenty-seven thousand dollars is a large
sum OF money indeed. and the evidence at
the trial shows that it was spent in riotous
living and Tor TRIP to Europe
When the Judge had finished Nurphy was
CRYING bitterly and appeared 10 be the
verge of collapse.
My Cod" ne shouted. Every one OF
ING oilicers got a share of the money"
frantic man Murphy wants to 20 to Sing
Sing 4; once. His attorney would have
asked FOR new trial
Il am tired Of Tombs.' the prisoner said:
the excitement and shame of the trial have
made me sick and dispirited. l want to
pet away from here. In prison. maybe. |
said against me- That will do me good /
need rest
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-01
ROSES AND TULLE TIES.
HiEh-Crowned Sunburst Straw
Trimmed With Scarle: Cloth.

AS the season advances. hats are chang
ing in shape. probably because the plateau
shapes are becoming so terribly common.
Also the ve.,y low hats do not suit every
one. A new high-crowned shape is of sun
burned straw. and IS trimmed with scarlet
tulle, cherries and their foliage. and Ia in
tended for wear with linen or tussore
gown.
Cherries. by the way. are still much worn
In the very smart hats. and they are often
combined with ribbon velvet of the same
color. Large white ostrich plumes are also
much Worn on both black and white hats
and. as always. are rich looking
Hats standing up rather high from the
forehead are a good deal worn. with a
wreath of mink roses or something of the
sort. and they are always seen. s5th tulie
strings to tie under the chin.
One word of warning: These strings make
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-01

smartened up by means of a twist of soft
ribbon or foulard. knoted into a large bow,
1t should be noted in regard to ribbons
and bows on millinery. as they form large
percentage of the trimming in vogue on
river hats. that the bows do not flop; the
loops are finely plisse TO give them stiffness,
and very few of them have ends. Ruch!ngs
and twists ar" more seen than bands.
There is 4 leaning toward brilliant colored
flowers in millinery, rather than the pale
roses and other blooms, which. pretty
enough at first. are robbed of all color after
few hours sun. WreathS of roses shaded
mauve. and without any foliage. are one of
the best trimmings for the fiat sailors and
further clusters of roses are used at the
back to turn I'D the brim
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-01
THE EAIKY.S ROBE.

There was "A fairy, wise and goud
Once on time. as I've heard SAY
Who took the bits of happiness
That foolish folks had thrown away.
And wove them in Il wondrous loom
TIL she had made a Robe of JOY.
Whose shining folds We're never ,!immed.
And which no time could e'er destroy
Then all the people cried "Alack,
Lend us. We pray. this wondrous dress,
That we may say that we have known
AT least borrowed happinesS"'
The fairy smiled. Go, look" she said.
Along your path, and you Will find
That, though a few stray joys | took
Yet plenty still remain behind"
Priscilla I a,p,r1
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-01
SAYS PARKER TORTURED HIM.
August Schultz Identifies Slate
ROofer and Warrant Is Issued.

Charles Parker of No. Cos South Broad
way was yesterday identified by August
Schultz. years old. OF No. 1901 South Sew
enth street as the man who tied the rope
around his body and assisted in pulling
him to the roof of the Pestalozzi School.
Patrolmen Crate and Kurka arrested
Parker. When taken to the Third District
Station. Schultz identified him. August
Schultz Sr.. yesterday swore out a war
rant. charging Parker with assault and bat
terry.
The police are still looking for the other
slate roofer. who young Schultz declares
had part in torturing him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-01
VACATION WILL Be HONEYMOON
T. n. Brennan Will Marry Miss
Lulu Niece of Waco, Tex.

p. N. Brennan of No. 1914 Cook avenue. a
clerk in the National Bank of Commerce.
will take advantage of his vacation today
to marry Miss Lulu MCGEE of Waco. Tex
The wedding will take place in the ST.
Alphonsus Catholic Church. Mr. Brennan
secured the only marriage license issued in
ST. Louis yesterday. He has been engaged
to Miss MCGEE since last January She
formerly lived in this city.