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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
PARTRIDGE AT FRISCO
EN- ROUTE HOME.
Fond in Hong Kong That King of
Yap Left S1,5OO,OO0.


San Francisco, Sept. 29.-Walter G.
Hartridge, who went 10 the Caroline
Islands last May in the interests CT
Mrs. Catherine O'Keefe, widow of
David l.. O'Keefe. has arrived on the
steamer Doric.
O'Keefe was known as the King OF
Yap. He left his wife and daughter
in Savannah, Ga, in the early Seven
ties, was wrecked on this island. Be-
ing the first white man the natives had
ever. seen, they treated him with every
possible reverence, and fiana1ly made
him King.
over a wear ago, after visiting Hong
Kong on business, he started to return
on one of his vessels, and that was the
last ever heard of him. Although he
had two wives in the Carolines, he al
ways kent his wife and daughter In
Savannah we'll supplied with money.
Upon hearing Of his death. Lawyer
Hartridge was sent out to see how mat
tiers stood. He found a will in Hong
Kong distributing an estate valued at
$1,500000 in property, all of which is
productive. He has left quite large
amount to his daughter, Mrs. ]. F..
Butler, of Savannah, and it is expected
that the Savannah widow will claim
about so per cent of the estate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30

to all testimony as to a weapon the
defendant may have carried a day or
two previous to the shooting. The tes-
timony was admitted, the court saying
that if it developed in the light of fur
ther testimony that this was improper
the jury would be instructed accord
ingly
r. ]. Arthur of Edgefield said he saw
the defendant in Edgefield some time
last October. He testified to-day that
he was going into a livery stable there
when he passed Col. Tillman and an
other man who wese Nalking together.
He said he heard the name of Con
zales mentioned and the sentence: IF
any way to get at him." The wit
ness said he walked on, as he knew
what they were talking about, and he
did not want to hear it
H. S. Bowling of Bamberg, who was
a second lieutenant in the Second Caro-
lima Regiment, commanded by j. H.
Tillman, and member of the Legisla-
ture and whose room adjoined Till
mans in hotel at Columbia, was in
the defendants room on the morning
of the day of the shooting, he testified,
and they had breakfast together in the
room.
Saw Pistol at Hotel.
The witness swore that he saw two
pistols on the mantel over the fire.
place, one of which was an automatic
magazine pistol and one which attract
ed his attention. He was shown the
two pistols which have been exhibited
to different witnesses as the ones car
ried by the defendant. These he be-
lieved to be the same he saw in the
room.
Others came into the room that
morning before he left. he said, NAM
ing them, one of whom examined the
magazine of the automatic pistol and
handed it. to Mr.. Tillman Just as wit
ness was leaving the room.
Witness said he next saw Tillman
at the Jail after the shooting, when
he expressed his regrets that he (Till-
mani was in trouble. Tillman asked
he said, if he (witness) knew where he
had hit Mr.. Gonzales. The witness
left the Jail and upon ascertaining
where the bullet had struck, he went
back to the Jail and informed Till
man, when. he said, Tillman replied
that eff he hit where he aimed he sure
was a dead man."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
BOTH CANDIDATES
ROUGHLY HANDLED.

New York, Sept. 29.-It was early
to-day before the turmoil, and disor-
der in the Kings county Republican
convention ceased, and the work of
naming a ticket was concluded.
The big battle of the night was over
the nomination for district attorney,
a prerogative of the Republicans. Tim
othy L. Woodruff, Michael Dady and
the other leaders had agreed that the
place should go to George F. Elliott,
but the convention was stampeded to
Henry Belden Ketchum after con-
test on the floor that was at times so
disorderly that police reserves had to
charge through the aisles. Both Wood
ruff and Ketchum was roughly hand
led
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
KANSAS CITY CROWD
DENOUNCE PRESIDENT.
still Likely Parks VIII Disrupt
Organization.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 29.-The In
ternational Association of Structural
Iron and Bridge Workers to-day
adopted a resolution denouncing the
action of President Roosevelt in the
Miller case and declaring up-
alterable opposition to the
"open shop"
The resolutions also Endorsed the
position of the Central Labor Organi-
zation at Washington on the question
of closed shops, and recommended that
the various labor organizations of the
country raise funds to make a united
fight against the granting by the
courts of injunctions against strikers.
A proposal to raise fund to fight
the New York employers, proposed by
the Parks following, threatens to dis
rupt the convention. Much opposition
has arisen to 1t.
President Buchanan's address will
come up for consideration tomorrow,
and it is said that President Buchanan
will not be a candidate for reelection
if his address is not Endorsed by the
convention.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
MURDERED WOMAN is
NELLIE SHAFFlELD.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 29.-rhe body
Of the woman found In East Lake Sum
day with three bullet holes In her head
was positively identified to-day as Miss
Nellie Shaaield. aged IS, who resided
In this city. Miss Shahleld left home
Thursday. and II WAS supposed by rel
atives that she had gone TO visit a sis
ter al Ensley. Miss Shahield Was a
member OF an excellent family. and as
She was an invalid and seldom went
out the mystery OF her murder IL In
tenRined
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30

Burgas, Bulgaria, Sept 29-Dis-
patches from the insurgent chief, Gerd-
jlkoff, who has been conducting opera
tons in the Kirklisse district, announce
that the Turkish troops have been with
drawn from Zabernovo Karlovo and
Gralaticoce, three points on the Turk
ish frontier. 1t is understood that this
movement was in accordance with the
request of the Bulgarian government
that Turkey withdraw her troops from
the frontier as a sign of the sincerity
of her pacific declarations.
The positions vacated by the Turks
are now occupied by insurgents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
GENERAL RISING IN
EASTERN MACEDONIA.
All Insurgent Bands There to Begin
Operations.

Sofia, Bulgaria. Sept "a telegram
received here from the camp of Gen.
zontcheff, the commander-in-chief OF
the Macedonian insurgents at Razlog
(55 miles from Sofia), announces that
a general rising was proclaimed Sept
n in the districts of Razlog, Sores,
Nerokop, Demirhissar and Melnik and
that all the insurgent bands in East
ern Macedonian had received direct
orders to begin operations.
The chief hope of the revolutionary
organization now centers in the out
break In Eastern Macedonian which is
expected to assume considerable pro-
portions, as the leaders there are all
officers of the Bulgarian reserve. This,
the sympathizers with the Macedonian
cause hope, will arouse war feeling
in the Bulgarian army and force the
government to espouse the Macedonian
cause.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30

I.enox. Mass. Sept. 29.-Members Of
the New England Cotton Manufac-
turers Association assembled here %
dav from the principal cotton manu-
featuring centera 81 New England. Tor
their semi-annual meeting, which open
ed with a general gathering for socia-
biilty. and % perfect hnnl afranEe-
ments The meeting win continue TO-
morrow and THURSDAY A. to-nor-
rows session President Herbert q
Walmfley viii deliver ga address
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
coNsoLS HIT BOTTOM;
LOWEST POINT SINCE '66.

London. sept 29-Consols touched
elghty-seven At noon to-day the low
-, nolnt since 1866. and then hardened
.,,,o,.bat The whole feeling on the
eteek exchange Was one of extreme
6enression ana nervousness Ameri-
,s,e showed a further decline, in SYM
rathv with yesterdays movement N
Se9 York, the position ~ Dniie states
eteel Issues being given aH me 1oinis
l,isg infuensf The markets Hfer
$1,000 the recovery ~ cona0ls in-
dntlnF q genefaAg BEL. ef tceAnEs
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
JEROME MAY GO
WITH TAMMANY.
Utteranccs MT "Beef steak Dinner
Construed I'm This Way.

New York, Sept 29.-Developments
late tonight tend to complicate rather
than clear the local political situation
The position of District Attorney Je-
rome, whose ''whirlwind campaign"
was the feature of the canvass on the
fusionist side two years ago, and who
has heralded his dissatisfaction with
Mayor Lows administration course,
though he avowed his purpose of sup
porting the fusion cause this year.
made declaration tonight at beef
steak dinner" given by ex-Congress-
man Timothy ]. Campbell, which those
who heard it construed as signfying
that under certain conditions he might
give his adherence to the Tammany
Hall ticket.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
MRS. w. w. GORDON
ELECTED AT HEAD.
Descendants of ChicaEo's First
Settlers Organize.

Chicago. Sept. 29.-Descendants of
three pioneers Of Chicago. Whistler,
Kinzie and Swearingin, families assem-
bled in a reunion to-day Tales of early
Chicago were retold and traditions Of
the early history of the families of
which present were descendants, were
recounted New relations were in
many cases established. and the recep-
ton served to reunite those who are
most closely associated with the strug-
giles of the first settlers of Chicago.
That the families might become more
closely united and the reunion which
was held to-day become a part OF the
history of the families represented, an
organization was formed, with Mrs
Nellie Kinzie Gordon of Savannah, Ca,
as chairman. James Strobe Swearingin
was elected vice chairman and Maj
Garland NJ. Whistler was chosen secre-
tary. Regular reunions at given periods
are to be held by the organization.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
RazIog I'm FLAMES.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. pa dispatch
from Rilo Monastery says the town
of Razlog has been in flames since
Sunday night. The insurgents are at
lacking Butchevo. and severe fighting
is reported to be going on between the
insurgent bands, and the Turkish
troops. The sound of artillery is plain
ly heard at Rio.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
TAYLOR & co.'s SUIT ENDED.
Annual Election of Southern Pacific
Can Now he Held.

Cincinnati, Sept. 29.-The case of Tai
bot ]. Taylor and others to restrain
the voting of stock. held by the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, at the an
nual election of the Southern Panih"
Company. was to-day formally oIs-
missed in the United States Circuit
CoI,rt of Appeals on Geographic adj
vices from counsel in New York.
The annual election of the Southern
pacific on a decree of Judge Lurton
had been postponed pending the appeal
and n Is understood now that the
southern Pacific election, which has
been postponed from time to time by
The courts since last April will take
r,Isee week after next at Beechmont'
suburb Of Louisville, which Is the legal
headouarters OF the company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
MILNER AND BALF0UR
HOLD A CONFERENCE.
Fifty thousand Want to Hear Cham
berIain's Talk.

London. Sept 29.-Premier Balfour
and Lord Miner had a three hours
conference to-day at the formers resi-
dence in Downing street In the course
of the afternoon the Premier also saw
Mr.. Richie. who resigned the office of
Chancellor Of the Exchequer. Nothing
has yet been divulged regarding the
personnel of the new cabinet
Five thousand tickets, representing
the full capacity OF the hall, were mail
ed to-day for Mr. Chamberlain's meet
ing at Glasgow, Oct. g. The widespread
interest in the event is demonstrated
by the fact that applications FOR up
wards of $4,000 tickets we're received.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
EDDIE HANL0N BESTS
BENNY YANGER.


Mechanics Pavilion. San Francisco,
Sept. 29.--fsddie Hanl0n OF this city %
night received the decision over Benny
YanRer of Chicago. after twenty rounds
~ furious nRhung. Incidentally. the
spectators were treated 10 an exhibition
81 eameneas on fhe part 81 Yanger such
~ - seldom witnessed iu the prlze
ring.
"a was . hard fought battle IA which
Hanion Tor the first time abandoned hie
crouch. ~ me beKinulns 81 fhe aiKfh
round he stood 10 and fought without
ne crouch Prior 40 fhai and ~ ~
che ninth fanger had HquieNnef tha
better 0f n On r0iula.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
BURNING OF WHITE IGNORED.

wilmington. Del. Sept. 29.-The
grand Jury to-day announced that 1t
had decided to ignore the bill against
those charged with being concerned
with the burning at the stake of George
White. the negro who assaulted and
murdered Miss Helen Bishop.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
rnrnsIe I,IoiIIIa 90 SAT-

Norfolk. va. Sept. 29.-The fret tor
psao boat noflila consisting ~ the De-
eatur, Dale. Balnbridge, chauncey ana
Barry, IL PREPARING fog = VOYAGE 70
ngsnia ard VIII 81 ready 20 sail a IL
errerfed about fhe fret ~ November
ne aofilia Vili BE- under the eommand
~ Ttenf ~ H Chandler and VIII be
congOysa 81 fhs cruiser Baltimore
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
OFFICERS SEIZED
BIG LOT OF WHISKY.
Captured 6,eO0 Gallons i'm North
Carolina.

Carolina.
Greensboro, N. c.. Sept. 29.-Internal
revenue agents to-day at Milton. Cas-
well county, made the largest seizure
of liquor known i'll the history of the
bureau in North Carolina. Six thous-
and gallons valued at $4,000 were seized
by Deputy Collector Starbuck, just as
the barrels were being loaded on the
train for shipment. The lis barrels
were all properly stamped being seized
for violation of the revenue law. Of
ficers decline TO give the particulars.
The whisky will be stored In govern
ment warehouses here unless the owner
gives bond The distillery belonged to
T. NJ. Angle of Milton, 1t being the
most extensive government distillery in
this district.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
HELD BUSINESS SESSION.
Spanish War Veterans Send sympa-
thy TO Mrs. Davis.

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 29-The
first BUSINESS session of the Spanish
War Veterans was held to-day. A red
and blue silk flag made by Mrs. J.
Neis Of Galveston was presented to
the convention by her son, who headed
the Galveston command in the dele
gate body.
The convention Endorsed the propo-
sition for a memorial college 10 be es-
tablished at Washington and to be
open 10 descendants of Spanish war
veterans. A telegram Of respect and
sympathy was sent Mrs Jefferson Da-
Wis, wishing her speedy recovery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
AuPrisoners Released.

Houston, Tex, Sept. 29.-Federal
Judge Burns to-day made an order re-
leasing all the federal prisoners in the
county Jail at Laredo. because Of yell
low fever Most of the prisoners were
held on charges of smuggling.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Go TO PORTO RICO.
Will Institute Order. There Decem-

Will Institute Order There Decem-
Der 13.
New York, Sept. 29.-The Supreme
Council of the Knights of Columbus
intend instituting the order of Porto
Rico, on Sunday, Dec. 10, and for that
purpose it is planned to send about $50
The delegation, headed by Supreme
knight F. L. Hearn, will sail from
New York and will include representa-
tives from New Orleans, Atlanta, Mo
bile, Pensacola, Birmingham, Montgom-
cry and other Southern cities.
There will also be large number
from the Eastern states.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
MRS. DAVIS GROWING BETTER.

Buffalo. n. y. Sept eat was re-
ported az the Castle Inn to-day that
Mrs. Jefferson Davis had passed a rest
full night and was steadily Improving
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
couIdn't Bear Loss of wife.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 29.-Iiobert
Bonsall, "a years old. from New York,
connected with the land department. of
the Santa Fe Railroad, killed himself
To-day The cause was dependency
over the death Of his wife. The re-
mains viii be taken TO New York. He
left a note directing his brother-in-la~,
Charles stcyn Of Denver, to take
charge o. his estate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
EMPLOYERS FORM
BIG ALLIANCE.

VIII Make NntiOnnl body Repre-
b. sentIng Billions of Capital.
Chicago, Sept pa federation Of
manufacturers and employers associa-
tlons employing tens of thousands of
skilled workmen and with combined
capital of about $1,000. 100000 was form
ed here to-day. Plans were made for
a general meeting of representatives
OF employers associations and citizens
alliances In Chicago the first week In
November, when a national employ
ers' association will be formed.
The object Of this federation as an-
nounced tonight VIII b. 10 protect
and promote the interests OF the EN-.
ployers and the independent workmen
OF the country by all legitimate means.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30

Augusta. Sept 2s-Etate Bank Tx
sminer Park Inspected the books N
the Georgia Railroad Bank and 40.
guerl Savings Bank to-day He VIII
b enjoyed shout fhFee days here ln
examining the several banks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-30
anIIiary 90 visa ~ Riieg.

Austin, Tex. Sept 2s-The Adjutant
General has had applications Tor thir-
teen niil companies 10 participate IN
The army maneuYerf "a Fort Riley.
kan. which assures that Texas VIII BE-
Represented there
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-27
Notice of Application for Toll Bridge.

Notice is hereby given that the Twin Falls
Land and Water Company will make appica.
Lincoln County Idaho at the regular meeting
of said Board to be held at Shoshone, Idaho, on
Monday the 18th day of April, l93, for
authority to construct, maintain and operate
a toll bridge over Snake river at point
generally known and called The Cedars, the
nortnerly end Thereof being at point bearing
north 30 degrees. west 4l00 feet distant from
the section corner common to Section q, y. a2
and 80 aud TIP, 10 s., r. 81 E., Boise Meridian
The bridge win be twelve feet in breadth.
and three hundred feet in length, of which l26
feet will be suspension, the remainder wooden
trestle.
TWIN FALLS LAND AND WATER COMPANY,
BY W. G.. filler, Manager.
Dated February 10, 1903.
First Publication Feb. 81, 1901
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-27
LEGAL NOTICES
Timber Land Act July 3, ISIS-Notiee
For Publication.


For Publication.
United States Land office. HALEY, Idaho
January 10, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8 1873. entitled An act for the sale OF
finder lands in the States of California, Ore
gon. Nevada, and Washington Territory as
extended TO ali the Public Land States by act
of August 4, 1892,
FANNY WARNING
of Hailay, county of Blaine State of Idaho has
this any fled i'll this Office her sworn state
ment No. for the purchase of the S a, W
u of Section No. 20 in Township No. 5,
Range No. II E. B. NJ, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more valuable for
its Timber OR STONE than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish her claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this
Office at Haley, Idaho on Monday, the day of
April 1903. She names as witnesses:
Daniel Jones of Hagerman, Idaho; Hannah
Kennedy Of Hagerman, Idaho; S. d; Boone, of
HALEY Idaho: Victor Travis of HALEY, Idaho.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 9th,
day of April, 1903.
n. J. SHARP Register.
First publication january D.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-27

wound was sufficient to cause the death
of !. s. Wright. in my opinion from tire
evidence this wound did cause the death
Ut Wright. This is my opinion, the
coroner then read the verdict OF the cor
oner's jury and it was made part Of
his evidence.
Harvev Goodman was sworn and
testified as follows, reside in liager-
man. am woolgrower. Jones and
Wright were in my employ. jones quit
February 20. 1908, because the camp
tender discharged him, j. 5. Wright
was the camp tender jones was dis
charged because he kicked on the grub
and lie and Wright had had fight on
the 20. OF February.
Jones then desired to make a state
ment of his ca e. The court granted
him the privilege but stated that tie
court would not consider it rs evidence.
The defendant then made lengthy
statement and the state and defense
closed by short statement OF their
case. Tie court then stated that he
was convinced that the killing was ac-
cidenral. the case was dismissed and the
defe dens discharged.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-27

The play given by the girls OF
the Episcopal church, last Sltur-
day evening, was a rousing success.
The ladies cleared $4S which will
be used toward the purchasing of
a new organ for the church.
The sprcialties were good and
much credit is due Mrs. Il. NJ. Nc
Cullum who had th~m i'll charge
and to Mrs. DR.. Emerson who had
charge of the dramatics-
Limited space this week will not
hermit OF our saving much about
il
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-27

The first conversation occurred day
or two before the eho.ting. The second
,onk place the day b,fore the killing,
The same day OF the fight in the morn-
ing Jones said he was uot hurt in the
fight.
". II Hill. sworn and said: Nv re-
silence is |iagerm nam sheep her'ier.
hail conversation with Sid about the
aoth. of Feb. he said that he knocked
Jnres out and that il Jones monkeved
with hini any more he would kill him.
He went to Murrhy's camp,
cRoRSs Elk ANIMATION.
The talk was on CRISIS ranch at the
sheep wagon; no other person was
present.
Kai Kemmau was sworn and said. re-
side at Hagerman. am former, have
known Jones about two weeks; was not
personally acquainted with Wright;
knew him about two weeks; Vas in The
employ Of Isi, Crist on the 2lst, Of Feb,
have worked for him two weeks and one
tlay:was on FL. Crist' s ranch at noon
an the 2ist, 80 yards from the ditch In
front of The house oiling harness. Dow
Jr.. Wright and Jones were present.
Jones WAS putting on leggins 10 feet
from, chicken house door; Jones had his
gun living beside him, a 1870 Winchest-
or Wrign+ was watering his team at
the ditch when Jones was putting on his
le.gins; Wright took the team back to
wagon and lied them up and then came
back to where Jones was. He almost
met Jones. Jones had his gun and bride
in his hand, Jones was walking south
east; Wright was going south OF west in
n direction as II to pass Jones. Jones
did not advance to meet Wright; Jones
had his gun under his arm at that time.
The muzzle was pointing south. towards
the ground. When opposite Jones
Wright stopped and l do not know
what they Zone then. When Wright |
stopped Wright told Jones that Murphy
told him that lie had called him il |
liar. Jones said he did not say it and |
.old Sid to get Murphy; Sid said |
Murphy is right here, then Jones start
ed AS if going after Murphy. Sid said be
careful how you handle that gun, as
Sid said that Jones saw that Sid was |
walking towards him and he started to /
walked around the hen house, as
he passed Sid Jones said keep your
hands off sid said III fix Won aud jump
ed and grabbed the gun and jerked 1t
from under ZONES arm and 1t went OIL
Sii's back Was between me and Jones.
they held to the gun and turned III
half circle and Sid fell. Jones and
Wright moyed about Is feet before
Wright fell. there WAS no shoulder strap
on Jones gun Jones had removed the
strap. | would recognize the gun, "a
gun was handed TO the witness which he
identified as being the gum.