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The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
HOW DO CoNvICTs GET THE NEwss
A Mystery That Puzzles the New
York Prison Authorities.

York Prison Authorities.
From the New York Sun.
How prisoners communicate with one
another is one of the mysteries of the
state prisons. Here is an incident that
occurred at Dannemora illustrative of
the sort of thing which sometimes
stumps the prison officials. Warden
Deyo was appointed the head of the
big Jail in the Adirondacks something
less than q year ago. The place had
been vacant for a while, and of course
there had been good deal of interest
at Dannemora in the identity of the new
warden. Mr.. Deyo got his appointment
in Albany, and within an hour after 1t
was made every convict at Dannemora
knew about it, This seems impossible.
but Mr.. Deyo himself is authority for
the absolute truth of the story.
The way the keepers first learned
that the convicts had this news is in-
teresting. Even in an institution OF
iron discipline. like Clinton prison,
there are certain old convicts who
have been in for so many years that
they are to the Jail what TRUSTEES are
to a city prison, like the Tombs. One
4
lis the new warden a hard man 2.
Now. the keeper to whom this was
addressed hadn't even heard of Mr..
Deyos appointment. He was sur
prised, and asked what the convict
meant.
why said the old man. "Mr. Deyo
is the new warden. He was appointed
to-day"
1t didn't take the keeper long to
find out that what he had just heard
as news was known then. and had
been for some little time, to every one
of the 1000 prisoners in the Jail. 1t was
only a short time before this conversa-
ton that the news had reached the
Jail, and how 1t got into the shops and
work yards no one knows. But it did
travel like lightning.
When Mr.. Deyo arrived at the jail to
take charge, the convicts knew he had
come, although the railroad station Is
some little distance from the prison.
The keepers say that they knew just
wlrat train he was coming by, and
knew in the shops the minute he got
inside the prison walls.
The amount of information these
prisoners obtain, without any known
means of obtaining it, is staggering to
the ordinary mortal.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
Lodge of EII<n for Lake City.

Lake City, Fla. Jan. 21.-The work
of instituting an Elks Lodgs here be-
gan yesterday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
ana lasted until this morning. After
@ me lodge had been duly instituted
3eputy Supreme Exalted Ruler ]. D.
al Sa9lrbridge then installed the following
olncers: Exalted ruler, D. e. Whet-
sS.one; esteemed leading knight, c. w.
SS,ook; ), esteemed loyal knight, #. F. Bar
TN TN, esteemed lecturing knight, F. l..
ttaaernmings; tyler, c. H. Rogers; secre-
iyary, A. H. Dodd; treasurer. ]. D. Cal
,,aNay; trustees, Gordon Brown, one
Ipgiar, pi,, r. P. Cone, two years; M. L.
iyInpton, three years.
A., LAST night a banquet was given at
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
ECONOMY Needed.

London, Jan. 21.-Chancellor of the
Exchequer Chamberlain, replying to
the toast, His Majesty's Minister'S
at the banquet at the Carpenters Com
pany, which was held here tonight.
said that unless a. great change oc-
Cured within the next few months
in the revenue returns, there would
be little prospect of realizing the budg-
ct antlcipations, and that he was
afraid he would not be able to pro-
pose a remission of taxation during
this session of Parliament. He said
there would be special need for econ
oiny in the national expenditure for
some years TO come.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
CONTRADICTED WILLIAMS.
Marshall Said He Had shown Him
Through the Theater.

Marshall Said He Had shown Him
Through the Theater.
Chicago, Jan. M.-Benjamin H. Mar
shall, architect of the Iroquois Theater,
and Monroe Fulkerson, attorney for the
city fire department, were the princi-
pal witnesses to-day at the Iroquois
Theater inquest.
Mr.. Marshalls testimony fatty con-
tradicted that of Building Commission
er Williams, who declared that he had
visited the theater but once, about two
weeks prior to the opening. Mr.. Mar
shall said that he personally conduct
ed the commissioner through the build
ing four days before the opening, and
that Mr.. Williams pronounced it thor
oughly fire-proof and the best con-
structed theater he had ever seen.
Four churches, two halls and school
building were closed to-day by order
of City Building Commissioner Will
liams for violation of the city ordi-
nances.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22

Allentown, Pa, Jan. 21.-Mrs. Cath
arine Bechtel, whose trial on the
charge of being an accessory after the
fact to the murder of her daughter,
Mabel has been in progress here since
last week, took the witness stand in
her own defense this afternoon.
She was on the stand for four and a
half hours, and proved a good witness.
She told plain. straightforward story
auently broke as she related the incl
dents and conversations that wrung
her heart.
Mrs, Bechtei positively denied that
her son. Tom, killed her daughter, or
that she had guilty knowledge of the
crime. She was under cross-examina-
ton when court adjourned, but the
commonwealth UP to that time failed
to shake her story.
In answer to questions by Attorney
Schaadt, Mrs. Bechtel said she had
warned her daughter. Mabel. against
associating with Weisenberg. but that
the girl only laughed at her. She de-
clared she had heard Weisenberg say
that for SIS he could have both Mabel
and Alois Eckstein Drained.
did you ever strike Mabel?" the
witness was asked.
"I never laid hand on the GIRL"
replied the mother. She said Mabel
worked when she pleased.
Did she ever stay away from home
all night?"
go away and not come home until
Sunday"
Did you demonstrate with her?"
Il begged her not to stay out all
night, but to come home at a proper
hour. like ether respectable girls"
The two parts of the lather's
hatchet, which the commonwealth in
troduced as the possible weapon with
which Mabel was slain, were placed
before the witness, and she claimed
that the hatchet was broken by her.
self.
Mrs. Bechtel said that Tom was in
the habit of chewing tobacco while in
bed. and when he fell asleep the to-
bacco juice would run out of his
mouth over the pillow case and sheets.
MI CCAddul dI tllS pIO0QCSQ
the stained bolster and pillow cases
and sheets taken from Toms bed,
which she identified.
Then came the most pointed question
of all.
1T is charged" said Mr.. Schaadt,
that on that Sunday night, Tom
struck Mabel in anger and killed her.
Now you are an old woman, and have
not much longer to live. as you must
some day answer to your Creator, SO
tell us now, did anything like that oc-
eur in your house?'
The tears welled in the gray-haired
woman's eyes, her hands We're clasped
as If in prayer before her breast, and
with her head raised to heaven, she
fervently replieds
Il swear by my God that Mabel was
not killed or struck by Tom in my
home"
An impressive silence followed, and
then her attorney led up to the snova-
ments of the family on Monday morn
ing. Tom left the house to go to work
at s o'clock. Mabel came down stairs,
she said, at 7:30 and helped herself TO
breakfast. The sobbing mother then
Soid.
"She came out in the kitchen and
said she was going out driving. l ask
ed her. With whom, Weisenberg?' and
when che answered. yes. l exclaimed.
oh Mabel I'm a rebuking tone. Mabel
put her hands over her eyes and be-
gan to cry. asked her why she cried,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
queen Mothers Jubilee.

The Hague, Jan. 21.-Queen Wilhel-
nliE& inaugurated the festivities at
tending the Queen Mothers jubilee
with gala dinner tonight. Speaking
for herself and the Prince Consort, she
proposed the health of the Queen
Mother. In her speech. the Queen
made no reference to national or in
ternational affairs, but devoted her re-
marks to a personal appreciation of
her mother. whose life. she said, had
been prolonged mot for herself alone,
but. by the blessing Of God, for her
people. who adored her"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
Trphoid nt Leadvtlle.

Denver, Col, Jan. 21.-A serious epi-
demic of typhoid fever prevails at
Leadville, according to Claude e.
Copper, secretary of the Board of
Health, who says there are SEQ cases
OF the disease there. He says that
the situation is serious. not only be-
cause of the rapid spread of the dis
ease in LeadviIle, but from the fact
that there is danger of the Arkansas
river becoming contaminated
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
WHERE is THE PRINCEf
Secret as to the COrean Heir APP
parents whereabouts Guarded.

minister at Washington and his staff
are guarding zealously the whereabouts
of Prince Euiwha, who, according to
a report, will replace his father on the
throne in the event the Corean EN-
peror Is dethroned. The minister in
formed the Associated Press to-day
that the Princes movements necessa-
rily were confidential for the present.
1t is learned, however. from an at
tache Cs the legation that the Prince
was expected in Washington this
month, but has not yet arrived. He
had some trouble last year at Della
ware, o.. where he was attending coll
lege, and left there some time ago.
1t was said tonight that the Prince
was in New York incognito not long
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
Hanna Ill Again.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Senator Han
ma, who had a severe attack of grip
in New York several weeks ago, Is
suffering from a recurrence of that ill
ness and was confined to his bed to-
day He is under the care of a physi-
clan, who ordered that he must have
rest and not be disturbed 1t is stated
that his Illness is not serious and that
he is better tonight
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22

Boston, Jan. 21.-The British tramp
steamer Quito, which reached here to-
day from Chilli with a cargo of nitrate
OF soda, reports having passed, near
Cape Hatteras, dangerous derelict
which was floating just awash and
which was apparently the wreck of an
American schooner about 200 feet in
length. The derelict was drifting di-
rectly in the track of shipping and ii
Is a grave menace to navigation.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
uer Ennian san FIies.

Washington, Jan. H.-on the recon-
mendation of Rear Admiral Capps,
chief constructor of the navy, Secre-
tary Moody has directed that the his
toric ship Constitution shall be re-
tanned in ordinary at the navy yard
at Boston and repaired from time to
time. so that she may be preserved in
definitely. The starboard side OF the
Constitution will be made into naval
museum. the nucleus Of which Is now
at the Boston yard.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22

Topeka, Kan. Jan. 21.-The Demo-
cratic State Committee met here to-
day and called state convention to
meet at Wichita, April II, to select the
delegates to the national convention.
No attempt was made tonight to
indorse any presidential candidates.
The prevailing sentiment was against
a fusion with the Populists.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22

=, tallahassee, Jan. 21.-The bond elec-
.lon for the issue Of bonds to the ex-
lent gs of $50, 900, was carried here yester-
s,S or this amount $4,000 will be
az i6peenued for sewerage system and
fIjtg,vVo ~ for improvement in the electric
ne css. plant. Only fifty-one votes were
nresH IA the election. The bonds will
ti..0odoly be issued by the First Ma
NoNal Bank of this CITY.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
Boston wants No Prize Fights.

Boston. Jan. 21.-The carrying out
of the plan Of the Boston police board
to stop all boxing exhibitions and prize
fighting in this city resulted to-day in
the holding for the grand jury Of Joe
Choynskl and Kid Carter, who were
arrested Tuesday night at the Criterion
Athletic Club after the former had
been knocked out by Carter In the first
round. Eight others who were arrest
ed on the charge of aiding and abet-
ting a prize fight were held for the
GRAND iriry
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
WORK OF BOARD OF TRADE.
National Measures That 1t Wants to
Have Enacted.

Washington, Jan. 21.-The National
Board of Trade to-day adopted reso-
lutions favoring the ratification of the
Panama canal treaty; protesting
against the practice of issuing coupons
and certificates with the sale of ci-
gars, cagerettes, etc, together with
bands, labels, etc, redeemable in
prizes, and urging prompt remedial
legislation by Congress; favoring reci-
procity, especially with Canada; fav~
oring Federal levee construction along
the Mississippi river; urging the ac-
quirement by the government of the
system of canals along the Atlantic
coast.
The report of the Postal Commit
tee, which was adopted, recommends
l cent letter postage, a parcels post
system, government postal notes and
post checks.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
They Plead Guilty.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. 21.-Ex-Al-
derman James o. McCool to-day plead
ed guilty to the charge OF accepting
a bribe from Liant X. Salisbury for aid
ing the water deal. Ex-City Clerk
Isaac F. Lamoreaux also changed his
plea of not guilty to guilty. He was
charged with conspiracy in the water
deal also, having acknowledged the re-
ceipt of money from Salisbury.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22

Mrs DR.. w. f. Fitch received a tele-
gram yesterday afternoon announcing
the death of her father, Mr.. James A.
Crump, at his home in Jerusalem, N.
e.
Mr.. Crump was 65 years of age and
had been in very poor health for a
number OF years. Mrs. Fitch will leave
at noon to-day to attend the funeral,
which VIII take place tomorrow,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
Funeral of Train.

soS,S. SSw York, Jan. 21.-After a musical
Il,stVice held in an undertaking estab-
go. snt here. the remains of "Cfti-
~ George Francis Train were buried
f,,,dy IN Greenwood Cemetery. The
~ al services we're private. and only
Wa most intimate friends of Mr.. Train
"sFs admitted.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
Beat the MuIIah,s Men

Alden Arabia, Jan. 21.-Advices from
Somaliland say that Kennas Somali
mounted infantry surprised a body of
Mullah's forces Jan. II In the vicinity
OF Elinaada, killing fifty spearsmen
and capturing 1900 camels and thous-
ands of sheep.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
MASTERS AND PILOTS ELECT.
officers Are Chosen for the American
Association.

Washington, Jan. H.-The American
Association of Masters and Pilots of
Steam Vessels to-day elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
John c. Silva, Boston, grand cap
tain; H c. McCallum, Detroit, grand
first pilot; L. B. Dow, Brooklyn, grand
purser and counsel; B. F. Perkins,
Camden, N j., grand captains clerk.
The association advocates the erec-
tion of a lighthouse on the Outer Dia-
,,1.,f,i shoals, of Cape Hatteras. and q
committee was appointed to appear be-
fore Congress and urge favorable ac-
ton on the bill making provision for it.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
OBITUARY.
walter II. Mnttox, Barlow, Fla.

Barlow. Fla. Jan. 21.-Walter II.
Mattox, a prominent turpentine oper-
ator, died here to-day at II o'clock. He
was about 35 years old and came here
form bonneville, Ga, few years ago
He leaves a wife and six small chill.
dren: also a father, mother and tive
sisters, all of whom live here. The
funeral will take place here to-mor-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
FUNERAL. INVITATIONS.

STEWART. The relatives and
friends of Mrs. ]. E. Stewart are in
vited to attend her funeral from her
late residence, No. Thirty-first
street, west, to-day, at 12 o'clock. In
terInent Laurel Grove Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
young Japanese me

les. employees of the Westinghouse
Electric Works, at East Pittsburg have
sailed from New York for Toxic at
the request of the Emperor of Japan,
from whom they received word sew
eral days ago calling them to their
country on account of the prospect Of
war. The young Japs have been at
East Pittsburg the past eight or ten
months, obtaining practical experience
in electricity. There are three other
Japanese students still at the East
Pittsburg plant,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-22
Copper Company,s Divide ma.

New York, Jan. 21.-The directors
of the Amalgamated Copper Company
to-day declared the regular quarterly
dividend of one-half of 1 per cent.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-10

associated with Christian Science. it
seems advisable, even at this late
date, to make a brief statement of
the occurrence, and its outcome. as
given me recently by the young man
himself.
The accident, as described by the
item in question, occurred early in
the afternoon of April 25th. ana the
young man was at once taken to his
home by his mother, and, at his own
request, given Christian Science treat
ment. In two hours he felt sufi-
ciently well to sit up and eat his din
ner, and later in the day went TO a
nearby neighbors, and played mar
bles with his boy friends. That night
he slept peacefully and well. and was
in his place at school next morning.
He has since continued his studies as
usual, and reports himself well in ev-
cry respect. At the time the original
item was dated from La Grande the
young man was at his school. an evil
dence of recovery.
Leaving the question of the serious.
ness of the injury and the efficacy of
Christian Science treatment out of the
question, it must be quite evident from
the above that the original report of
this case was at least given unneces.
sary notoriety and publicity. 1t is ap
preciated by Christian Scientists that
those who have full faith in accepted
medical methods and know nothing
from experience of the beneficial re.
suits of Christian Science treatment.
may conclude with disapproval that
dependence on Christian Science in
case of emergency is equivalent to
doing nothing, but this not the case.
Christian Scientists, it must be re.
membered, have been earnest depend.
ents on material methods in the past.
and in most cases adhere now to
Christian Science because in extremity
it met their need when all else failed.
and their present choice is by reason
of the comparative benefits received.
Christian Scientists have found that
turning to the Great Physician in
times of physical as well as spiritual
need. is doing that which brings most
snpadv relief and norm anaut curo nc
in the case in point, thus proving that
today, as of yore, God is truly "a very
present help in trouble.
Very respectfully,
DAVID B. OGDEN,
State Correspondent.
Portland, May 8.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-10

Emperor William, of Germany. may
have cut out the booze, but he will
never cut off that moustache.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-10
IGH
SCHOOL
STUDENT
la Grande Wrongly Re-
ported as Having No
Doctor

d Journal: In your issue of April
Ah there appears a telegraphic news
lsn from La Grande, Oregon, rela-
Fe 30 an accident which happened to
foung high school student of that
J The item states that the boys
ather declined medical assistance,
her confident dependence up.
flivine aid, and the item concludes
IL 'at last accounts today he is in
serious condition, but he has no
ctor."
As the opinions of a sympathetic
.blic are more or less influenced by
nsational items of this nature. and
varying reports of this particular
Sc have been given wide circula-
"a throughout the coast press, as
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-06-30
81. Joseph,s Church.

The 10th anniversary Of the ded
ication OF st. Joseph s Church oc-
ours during the present week The
event will be suitably commemora-
ted In October.
During the preparation for Com
firmation, 1l3 children attended the
Sunday School classes atthe church.
Besides this, nearly 80 children
were instructed privately by ladies'
in different parts Of the parish.
Glasses will be resumed on the
4th Sunday Of July, in preparation
for First Communion which will
take place on the 4th Sunday in
September.
The annual Church Festival will
be held in the last week OF July.
Messrs. VIM. Fl. Gardiner, Stephen
i Alvey, J. @. CawUod, Clarence Guy,
w. B. Long, ]. T. Herbert, Il 6,
Edwards, Zach johnson, Charles
and Patrick Russell, r. Fl. Mating
Wy, Zach Fowler. Judge Parsons and
DIR. Il. b Johnson form tho Com
mittee Of Arrangements,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-06-30
a wonderful saving.

The largest Methodist Church Ia
Georgia, calculated 10 use over
one hundred gallons 81 the usual
kind of mixed palntin painting their
church.
They used only 32 gallons of the
Iongman and Martenez Paint mixed
with "A gallons OF linseed oil Ac-
tual cost Of paintmade was less than
81. 20 per gallon.
Saved over eighty (s80OO) dollars
Ia paint and got a big donation be-
sides.
EVERY CHURcn win be given o lib
eral quantity whenever they paint.
Many houses are we'll painted with
four gallonsof L n NJ and three gal.
Ions 81 linseed oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers like gold,
These Celebrated Paints are sold
by q. Il. Palmer, Palmer, ] q.
Craddoals, Jarboesville. g. w John
son, Solomons.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-06-30

s match game ~ bon was played June
10th ietwccn the Long Woods and ths
Mcehaniesvilic ninrs, under the auI~rvis
ing % W u. licri,srt - Long Woods,
and G y burroughs, u McehaniesyilIe
lraasiiui ground was chosen al theend
~ SIR 4 u Bowling sIpt and the wealth.
or Ining ane, ard the heys hnDyed ~
with The hope ~ wianing felt in anc bu
NOR Ior playing While our umpire tws
thiuk) under the circumstances managed
the game IN very eligible manner ~
though sIechanieayillc boys played wei
too mueh can't csaid u cur eoolhend
Cd boys who successfully resisted the re
reatea attempts 81 the village boys ii
trying 81 rattle them And when the
game came 70 IL end the score in Long
Woods favor stood u 10 re-
AiocEIsa liI8D ASH BLACK DIAMOND.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-06-30

GopcuARLEs BARnKa.

Hon. Frederic Antcs G0deharles.
o. Milton, and Miss Mary Walls Bar
Der. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
a. Barber, Of Budds Greek. 81.
Mary's county, Md, were married
az The home 81 the brides sister, al
s2al N. Street n. w. Washington.
D. c., al noon Wednesday By Rev,
James Mcbride Storrit. D. d.. Of
that city. Miss AnllIa Ravrnscroft
Henry, niece Of the bride was flower
girl, and Thomas Blaine Donaldson,
Of Philadelphia, bestman. Thebrido
wore dress OF embroidered white
chiffon, trimmed with old Duchess
lace, and carried a shower bouquet
81 roses and lilies of the valley She
wore the grooms gift. a circle Of
sapphire aud diamonds. the former
being the birthstone Of the bride.
Tho Hover girl was dressed ia
white messaline with lace insertion
and carried basket Of sweet peas
and ferns. The house was elaborate
" decorated with palms. water lilies,
daisies aud forms After the cere-
mony a buffet breakfast was served
la the old fashioned dining room.
About fifty guests were present, all
OF whom were relatives and near
friends Of the bride and groom. The
bride received many very beautiful
and costly gifts. The bride Il one
Of MaryIand's fair daughters well.
known 10 LewIsburg and Milton,
where she has been . frequent visi-
tor and where she has legion 81
friends. She is niece Of Judge
Bucher, Of Lewisburg- The groom
is one Of Millions progressive bust
ness men iand manufacturers promi-
nent in social and political circles,
The Le,oisbarg (Ta.) Chronicle.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1904-06-30

while st. Mary's schools are
Boosting Of the work 81 their STAR
pupils, ST. Marys Seminary, not 10
be ontdone, sends che record of q.
mails 81 one 81 her best students.
Miss Lille Bounds. o. Onanlin. VII
comieo county, took on successive
days different examinations IN fol-
lowing studies with given results
Literature. 100. General History.
100 Mythology. 100; EpRlish His.
tory. 100, Botany, 100; Geometry,
Oh Physics, 100 Algebra, loo
Arithmetic. 100 Caesar, g6.
I'VE regret that our esteemed cor.
respondent did not send us more
about the examinations and com.
mencement at She Seminary. Ems.