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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
PAYING MANY VETERANS.
Six Hundred and Twenty-seven Com
federate Claims Settled.

Washington, Feb. Elm answer to a
personal inquiry to-day from Senator
Bate of Tennessee respecting the dis
bursements he has made so far to
Confederate veterans, or in case of
their death, to the surviving members
of their families, on account of horses,
side arms and personal property taken
from them by Union troops after the
surrender at Appomattox, Quarter
master General Humphrey has replied
that out of gel cases presented he
has settled all but thirty-four claims.
The result has been to almost ex-
haust the appropriation made by Con-
gress for this purpose, and upon Gen.
Humphreys recommendation an addi-
tional sum of money will be asked for.
Most of these personal property losses
were sustained in Tennessee, North
Georgia and Southern Kentucky.
Apparently Gen. Grants promise.
made at Appomattox that the surren-
dered Confederate veterans should re-
tain their horses, side arms and per-
sonal property, did not become known
in season in the section of the coun-
try above mentioned for at Cold
Springs there was a general seizure
of such property by the Union troops.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
RUSSIANS WAIT
UPON JAP ANESE
SCENE HAS NOW SHIFTED.
,s FOR JAPAN TO SAY WHAT
SHE WILL DO.

.r Of Russia Has Reached the
,ooneae. and War or Peace Is
,ooLed for soon-A General Feel
,.o THAT Japan VIII Not Accept
.ho Terms Upon which Peace Is
n.cnrded as POssibIe-TerrOrs of
raid Add to Those of War.
Ct petersburg, Feb. 6.-The scene of
.ba Russo-Japanese negotiations has
emitted. and now Russia waits for ia
nan. to see how her latest word is to
be received.
A. zach communication has passed
between the capitals of the contesting
rowers the situation has become more
+ense. until it is now feared diplomacy
,s making it's last exchange and that
tho questions at issue may go to the
arbitrament of sterner methods. Rus
sia tonight is keenly awake to the
possibilities of the situation and is
eagerly waiting the first intimation
which may give a clue to the temper
Of Japan.
The Emperor, in the event Of war,
NAV go to Moscow to submit his cause
and fate to the Almighty at the altar
Of the Troitzko monastery, as his
fathers have done in the past, before
drawing the sword; but, whether he
does or not, his manifesto. which will
be read in all the churches Of the en-
nire and posted everywhere, will rouse
the patriotism of his subjects.
In the hotels and restaurants of St.
Petersburg the situation is being dis
cussed tonight with great seriousness.
The weather is bitterly cold and
street fires are burning, and the peo-
pie are asking if it is possible for hos
tilities to begin at a season when the
thermometer registers forty degrees be-
low zero Fahrenheit in North Man
churia. They are specializing upon the
horrors that would characterize such a
winter campaign and wondering if the
story of the sufferings at Shipka Pass
is to be repeated.
The Russians are confident, however,
that if the worst comes, their hardy
soldiery can stand the severe cold bet
ter than can their adversaries.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
SCALPERS MAKE CHARGE
AGAINST THE L. & N. R. R.

New Orleans, Feb. 6.-Statements of
a somewhat sensational character are
contained in affidavits filed to-day by
Ticket Scalper Charles T. Kelsko and
others in the suit brought by several
railroads in the Federal Court here to
prevent scalping during the carnival
and subsequently. Kelsko swears that
his firm had bushes relations with the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad,
made direct with c. p Atmore, then
it's general passenger agent, whereby
1t was agreed that, in consideration of
the firms routing and ticketing pas
sengers via the Louisville and Nash
vile. the railroad would agree to
stamp and validate without question
all return tickets both iron-clad and
otherwise, which the firm would pur-
chase and SELL
Kelsko states in the affidavit that
II was agreed that the firm could
make any rates it pleased for two or
more persons. The selling rates agreed
to- 1t is charged, were in some in
stances 80 1-3 below the regular fare.
Judge Parlange said he would rem
der a decision Monday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
LOOK FOR A RISE
AT NEW ORLEANS
BEARS JOINED THE BULLS
THE VIEW TAKEN AT THE CLOSE
OF COTTON TRADING.

Prices Fell on Heavily Again, with
the Week Closing over 400 Points
Below Its Highest LeveI-RepOrt-
ed, However, That Bears Had
Covered, and There Was "a Belief
That This Week Would witness
nm Advance.
New Orleans, Feb. 6.-To-day's cot
ton market was but a repetition of
the preceding two days. except that
the wide decline was not attended with
so much excitement and a panicky
feeling was in evidence for a few
minutes only.
The week closed with prices from
421 to 4S1 points lower than the high
est levels of the week. In spite of
this wide net decline, the feeling at
the Cotton Exchange this afternoon
after the closing of the market was
optimistic. and the general impression
prevailed that the worst had passed
and that next week would see the
turning point in prices.
The day had few sensational fea-
lures, so far as the actual trading was
concerned. The market was a tame
affair, and the volume of trade was
comparatively light. The unreason-
ing desire to sell, no matter at what
sacrifice, was not shown. 1t was APP
parent that the outside long Interest
had been almost totally eliminated in
the drastic liquidation of the week, and
the market did not have to suffer
from offerings from this source. Long
cotton appeared to be almost entirely
in the hands of professionals and the
bulk of it in the hands of strong bull
interests.
Brokers, however, had become wary
of buying so much cotton. and toward
the close the comparatively light
amount of cotton offered for sale act
ed as a weight on the market, and
prices slowly sank until they were
over a cent under the highest levels
of the day. At the close there was a
strong rally that brought moderate
recovery with it.
The situation, as reviewed by sew
eral prominent brokers after the close
of the market, is by no means as
gloomy as it has been. 1t was point
ed out that the only remaining bears
in the market have apparently cover
ed and have become converted to the
long side, making the New Orleans
market almost solidly a bull market.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
TWO MEN KILLED IN
GALLERY OF THEATER.
Negro ex-COnvict Used His Weapon
with Deadly Eject.

Negro ex-COnVict Used His Weapon
with Deadly Effect.
Middlesboro, KY, Feb. Elm the gall
lery Of the Princess Theater at Mid
dlesboro tonight, during a perform
ance of Vests minstrels John White.
a negro ex-convict, shot and instantly
killed Policeman John Burns and ac-
cidentally killed John Sharp, a
switchman in the employ of the Louis
Vile and Nashville Railroad.
The tragedy was the result of the
threat by the police officer made dur
ing the day that he would arrest
White for vagrancy. White escaped,
knocking down a negro who attempted
to stop him on the stairway, with the
butt of his pistol and also running
over the sheriff of Bell county. A posse
is in pursuit.
White is hotel waiter and served
penitentiary sentence for cutting a
woman's throat.
Great excitement was caused in the
theater by the shooting, and a stam-
pede and panic were only averted by
cool-headed persons in the large audi
ence and by the MINISTRIES, who went
along with the show as if nothing had
happened.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
THEY HAILED PARKER
AS NEXT PRESIDENT.
Notable Gathering of Democrats as
Manhattan Clubs Guests.


Manhattan Clubs Guests.
New York, Feb. 6.-At a notable
gathering of Democrats at a compli-
mentary dinner. given tonight by the
members Of the Manhattan Club to
John Hone. the vice president of the
club, Justice Charles H. Truax who
presided, had many good things to say
of Chief Justice Alton b. Parker of
the Court of Appeals, only to be in
terrupted at the end by repeated cheers
that were followed with cries of Judge
Parker. the next President of the
United States"
The chief justice was there himself
hut spoke only of the good fellowship
he had enjoyed as a member of the
Manhattan Club.
Senator McCarren. who was intro
duced as the philosopher of Silence
from Kings County," spoke of the ref
erence that had been made to Judge
Parker. and declared that he would
second the nomination of the chief JUS
tice for President of the United States.
THAT gentleman" he said possesses
a standard of intellectually and dig
nifty that is required in the President. +"
Among the other speakers was John
G. Carlisle. former Secretary of the
Treasury. Former President Grover
Cleveland sent letter of regret.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
FOR swINDLING CHINESE.
Arthur s. Spencer Charged with Inn
persOnating an officer.

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. s-Arthur S.
Spencer, who has been posing in Pitts
burg for the past week as an agent of
the Chinese six companies, was placed
in Jail tonight on a charge of imper-
sonating a United States officer with
intent to defraud. Spencer is alleged
to have served time in several differ
ent penal institutions in this country,
and is said to be one of the most no
torious swindlers who make the Chi
nese their victims. His methods in
this city are said to have been the sell
ing of bogus registration certificates,
and also getting money by other means.
The certificates given by Spencer ap-
pear to be regular. 1t is not known
whether the plan was to prepare forged
papers or sell papers that had been
bought from some Chinaman to whom
they had been legally issued.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
EDNA WALLACE HOPPER
FAILS TO BREAK A WILL.
She Was After Some of the Millions
of Dunsmuir.

Victoria, B. c., Feb. 6.-By de-
cision handed down here to-day Edna
Wallace Hopper is defeated in her eff
forts to break the will of her step
father, Alexander Dunsmuir, and to
secure a portion of the Dunsmuir mil
lions.
The action was brought against
James Dunsmuir, executor and lega-
tee, and Alexander Dunsmuir, to set
aside the will of the latter on the
usual grounds of undue influence, in
capacity and insanity and to set ASIDE
a deed made between Josephine Duns-
muir, the actress mother, whereby
Mrs. Dunsmuir was to waive all inter-
est in the Dunsmuir property for an
annuity of $4,000.
The court finds that Alexander Duns-
muir was of sound mind when he exc
cuted the will; that he had for long
time previously expressed his intention
of making his will in favor of his
brother, James Dunsmuir, and that ne
did so make 1t.
Judgment, with costs, was entered
against the plap,i and Mrs Duns-
muir, the mother of the testator, and
the defendant, who joined issue with
Edna Wallace Hopper in the effort TO
break the will.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
AT BAY IN A SWAMP
NEGRO AND HIS WIFE STAND.
They Are Prepared to Sell Their
Lives Dearly.

Vicksburg, Miss, Feb. e.-Driven to
hav in a dense swamp near Green
wood, Luther Holbert and his wife,
wanted at Doddsville for the murder
Of James Eastland. are prepared to
sell their lives dearly.
The negroes to-day killed four Of the
states bloodhounds that had tracked
them into the swamp Several nun
dred men from near counties are
guarding the swamps. Unless the eou-
nIe attempt to break through, the
posse plans to beat the woods thor
ouehly in the morning. Holbert's wife
,s dressed in mans attire and both
she and her husband are heavily arm
ed.
Two negroes were killed by a posse
near Belzonia, Yazoo county to-day
One Of them, thought to be Holbert,
showed nght when called upon TO halt
ana both were shot to death.
The present scene of action Il In
I,enore county, the chase having led
across three counties.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
HANNA'S CONDITION is
CONSIDERED FAVORABLE.
The Crisis, However, Is Regarded ns
Yet to Come.

Yet to Come.
Washington, Feb. 6.-The official an
nouncement of Senator Hannas condi-
tion tonight is regarded as favorable.
The bulletin, written by DR.. Rixev.
after taking the Senator's temperature
and pulse at O'clock, was as follows;
Senator Hanna has rested fairly
well since morning. Temperature,
102 4-10; pulse, 3D."
1t was stated that the Senator had
suffered less pain to-day; had taken
one or two ounces more of milk and
seemed little stronger.
No comment was made by the doctor
on higher pulse tonight than yester-
day. DR.. Rixey saw no special signifi-
canoe in the temperature reading to-
night, it being substantially the same
as last night. Weather conditions. he
remarked, might have something to do
with it. He regards the crisis as still
in the future.
Senator Hanna's brother, H. M. Han
ma, is expected to arrive from Thomas
vile, Ga, tomorrow, having been
summoned by Mrs. Hanna that she
may be relieved somewhat of the re-
sponsibility attending the Senator's ILL
ness.
Although no one is allowed to see
Senator Hanna, there are daily many
prominent callers at the hotel. To-
day President Roosevelt sent a note
to Mrs. Hanna, expressing his sympa-
thy and Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice
called on Mrs. Hanna.
Thomasville, Ga, Feb. 6.-Dr. Mel
vile H. Hanna left htle this afternoon
for Washington, where he goes to look
after the affairs of his brother, Sena-
tor Mark Hanna.
His relatives here state that the Sen
ator will come here as soon as, he is
able to travel.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
WAS KILLED BY NEGROES.
Posses Are Pursuing the sIayers of
G. l.. Hardeman.

Natchez, Miss, Feb. 6.-The body Of
Ievee inspector c. L. Hardeman, who
died yesterday at Black Hawk, was
brought here to-day. His death was
caused by gunshot wounds inflicted by
Alex Pence and Jim Lee, negroes who
are being pursued by posse.
Hardeman reprimanded one of the
negroes who, with his companion.
dubbed the inspector and shot him ia
the head and breast.
A negro teamster was hit by a stray
bullet and may die.
A reward Of $500 has been offered
for the capture Of the negroes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
BUTLER NOT GUILTY.
joy Among His Friends When the
Verdict Was Announced.


Verdict Was Announced.
Fulton, Mo-, Feb. 6.-Edward Butler
of ST. Louis, the millionaire politician
who has been on trial on a charge of
bribing members of the st. Louis
House of Delegates to secure the pas
sage of a city lighting bill in 1899, was
acquitted to-day by jury in Judge
Graves court.
AS the import of the verdict was
realized, a dozen of Col Buffers
friends gave forth a wild shout and
dashed out of the room and into the
street to spread the news. Butler
stepped quickly from his place and
shook hands with Foreman Rosser.
Then he walked down the line of jul
rors, shaking hands with each. Within
a few minutes Judge Graves polled
the jury and discharged them. Friends
surrounded Col. Butler and after hold
ing an informal levee, all left the
room, Butler laughing and joking with
those about him.
Foreman Rosser said: The jurors
did not want to convict the defendant
on the testimony of boodlers and per-
jurers, whose statements were fatty
contradicted by men of good charac-
ter.
again, we did not think the cir
cumstances pointed to the defendants
guilt. In the evidence of the state,
even though we thoroughly credited it,
there was serious doubt as to Buffers
guilt. Weighing the facts carefully, we
think we did our full duty fairly and
impartially."
, Circuit Attorney Folk had fully eX-
pected a verdict of conviction or at
least a hung jury. The news that a
verdict had been reached caused a
conmotion at the hotel where Butler
and his friends. together with Circuit
Attorney Folk and a score of citizens
had gathered. There was a demonstra-
fiOp
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
NEGRO WAS WHIPPED
FOR INCENDIARY TALK.
Roanoke Mob Resented His Re-
marks About the Shields Assault.

Roanoke MOD Resented MS ne
marks About the Shields Assault.
Roanoke, Va, Feb. 6.-Taylor
Fields, a negro who was charged with
talking about the Shields assault case
in a way calculated to incite the
blacks, was taken from his home at
Salem last midnight by a mob of sew
eral hundred men and with a rope
around his neck, carried to the main
street of the town. where he was
stripped to the waist, bound to tele-
phone pole and numerically whipped
with pieces of electric light wire and
sticks.
Three negroes, one of them a preach
er, have been driven out of Roanoke for
their incendiary talk about the Shields
case, and warned not to return.
The Roanoke militia, which have
been held under arms in their hall
since last Saturday, were discharged
tonight by Mayor Cutchin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
ARE AFTER HARDING.
states Authorities Will Take
Him to Gadsden.

Gadsden, Ala. Feb. 6.-Leroy G.
Harding, alias Edward Blazer, report
ed to be under arrest in Florida and
whom Gov. Jennings refuses to grant
requisition for, will be brought to
Gadsden by the United States authori-
ties.
Friday a warrant was sworn out here
before United States Commissioner
Pickard for the arrest of Harding,
charged with using the mails for the
purpose of defrauding. The warrant
was properly drawn and has been sent
to Birmingham. From that place 1t
will be sent to the United States OFF,
GERS at Brooksville, Fla, who have the
authority to arrest Harding. He will
be brought to Gadsden, where he will
have a preliminary hearing before
Commissioner Pickard.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
TRYING TO GET MONEY
OUT OF BAXTER & CO.
Involuntary Bankruptcy Proceed
ings started In New York.

Involuntary bankEupNcy ETOccCu-
ings Started in New York.
New York, Feb. 6.-Two involuntary
petitions in bankruptcy were filed to-
day in the United States District
Court, against the stock brokerage firm
of A. B. Baxter & Co., of this city,
but with branches in many other. cities,
which made a general assignment on
Jan. 90.
The first petition was filed by four
creditors, who have aggregate claims
of $5O,642, the principal creditor being
Herman Watts of Charlotte. N. c.,
who claims the firm owes him $4S,127
for money deposited as margins on
stocks between May %, 1903 and Jan.
30. 1904. In the second petition three
creditors allege there is $4,505 due them
for money deposited as margins on
cotton.
L. Gould was appointed receiver, with
a bond of $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
JAPANESE MINISTER
PREPARING TO LEAVE.
AT st. Petersburg the Feeling of
Certainty of War Is Growing.

E' ST. Petersburg the Feeling of
Certainty of War Is Growing.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 6.-The Russian
reply has been handed to the Japanese
government by Baron De Rosen, the
russian minister at Toxic.
Hussia is standing on the tiptoe of
Expectancy and apprehension. Her re-
spouse having now reached the hands
oI The Japanese government at Toxic,
word therefrom is awaited with ex-
IRENE anxiety. The air is filled with
grave fears that it will mean the part
ing Of the ways for Russia and Japan.
ne strain is intensifying.
me feeling that Japan will stand
'fIAly on her former demands against
Whatever concessions Russia can offer
consistent with the maintenance of her
P''oe' is becoming a conviction here.
an Official of the foreign Office said:
he world understands our position
pretty we'll. There is no reason why
me situation should be considered
'Nanged, either for the better or the
worse So far as the actual state of
'i'e negotiations is concerned matters
S''o-id he improved by the Russian an
'"er which was framed in the most
,o"ollIatory spirit. Nevertheless, there
serious doubt as to the course the
''pahese government will pursue. Rus
9'a mas done her utmost, but the other
''ue must yield if common ground is
10 oe found.
ne Japanese people and press have
',eH kept in a continual state of ex-
cement by false reports. invented, we
oeieVe'. to create distrust of our pur-
uses and pacific intentions. How far
% japanese authorities can Withstand
' popular tide is a question"
IN sharp contrast with this claim ana
IN hopeful view voiced by the Rus
van an ofiicial is the gloom which pre-
D r.,s at the Japanese legation and
'''sn embassy. where no efforts are
(COuffns,aA -. Ct..ts. De-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
WHEN SHE REFUSED HIM,
HE SHOT HER DEAD.

Tarboro. N. C., Feb. 6.-Because she
would not marry him, Randall Pittman,
colored, to-day shot and instantly
killed Maggie Battle a widow. and
probably fatally wounded her sister.
Louisa Barrett. Pittman had called
and renewed his suit, and as Maggie
was about to consent her sister pro-
tested, whereupon the man drew his
pistol and fired. Pittman escaped.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
Nothing Doing in Spots.

New Orleans, Feb. 6.--The spot cot
ton market was dead to-day. The
traders refused all business on account
of the fluctuations in the market and
no quotations were posted. 1t was an
nounced that brokers would do bust
ness only at an upset price of Is cents.
The refusal to trade to-day was made
more with view to steadying the
market than on account Of inability
to deal with IS cent cotton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
Tumbled at liverpool.

Liverpool, Feb. 6.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady, with prices irregu-
lar. There was large business, but
not much excitement until the last
hour, when prices gave way, in some
cases 25 points from the highest. Later
they rallied a little, but again weak
ened, closing 4 TO 10 points lower than
yesterdays closing, except October and
November, which were one point high
az
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
wonIdn,t Quote Prices.

Little Rock, Ark. Feb. 6.-For the
first time in the history Of the Board
Of Trade here the Cotton Quotation
Committee refused to quote prices on
spot cotton. The spot market here is
stagnant, owing to the wild fuctua-
tions of the future market.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
1T Is SAID RELATIONS
HAVE BEEN BROKEN.
Ministers About to Return to Their
Respective Countries.

RespectAVe COuhNrAehs
Toxic, Feb. Tit is clear that diplo-
matte relations between Japan and
Russia have been broken Off.
Baron DeRosen. the Russian minis
ter, is expected to depart in a few days.
His preparations for departure are now
progressing.
The Russian legation expected its
government to break the silence to-day,
but no communication was received ex-
cept one announcing that troops had
been dispatched to Seoul.
The populace is not aware of the dip
lomatic proceedings, and, although it
Is generally known that the country is
on the eve of a war. the people await
Inc crash. with the same calmness that
marked their demeanor in the prelim-
mary stage of the controversy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
Gonzales chief of Police.

Mexico City, Feb. 6.--Col. Servande
Gonzales, son of the late President
Gonzales, has been appointed chief of
police of this city in the place of Col.
Villegas, who was killed at the bull
ring last Sunday. Col Gonzales is.
though a young man, a veteran of the
campaigns In Sonora and Yucatan and
is very popular. He Is a strict discip-
Hnarian.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
AGAINST YELLOW FEVER
Health Commission Reaches Mexi-
can Capital for n Conference.

Mexico City, Feb. 6.-The health COM
mission, representing the states of Lou
isiana, Mississippi, Texas and Ala.
bama, has arrived. 1t was met here
by deputation Of Mexican medical
men. The purpose Of the commission 10
to bring about cooperative arrange
ments between those states and the
Mexican government to prevent a re-
curence Of yellow fever epidemics and
10 promote sanitary conditions on both
sides Of the boundary.