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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
FUNERAL Is HELD FOR
EMPRESS D0WAGER.

Seoul, March 14.-The funeral of the
late Queen Dowager, who died in jan
uary, was held here to-day. The bier
was placed on catafalque at the west
of the city. where Minister Allen and
other diplomats gathered. It was a
weird scene. Thousands of lantern
bearers, soldiery and the populace in
white dresses gathered around bon
fire until daybreak. The Emperor, at
tired in straw colored robs and head
dress. performed his devotions over
the body within a canvas pavilion.
The procession to the tomb was two
miles long and full of Oriental color.
1t was headed by native police, follow
ed by lantern bearers and spearmen
in fantastic attire, carrying banners
and huge paper horses. Then came
two biers, gorgeously colored and sur
mounted by dragon heads. The first
bier was empty, being intended to cheat
the devil. After the start of the pro-
cession, the Emperor received the for
eign diplomats and the Japanese min
lister, being the senior member, pre-
scented the coincidence of the corps.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA
$1,000 VIOLIN DESTROYED.

Macon Telegraph: When Miss Marie
L. Skidmore Conner. professor of the
violin at Wesleyan Female College. en-
tered her studio at that institution yes
terday morning she found her instru-
ment lying on the floor broken to pieces.
A close examination of the violin dis
closed the fact that the body had been
split in several places and the staff
was hanging by the cords. The in
strument is of Italian make and is over
225 years old. and has been in the
possession of Miss Conner for d num-
Ter of years. 1t was valued at $500,
and is practically a total loss. AL
though it is possible for it to be patch
ed together it may never produce the
melodious sounds that once floated out
from its strings when in the hands of
its owner, Miss Conner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
KILLING AT KEY WEST.

A dispatch from Key West to the
Florida Times-Union says: Policeman
c. T. Till was shot down in cold blood
by "Dutchy' Melbourne Monday night,
backed by crowd of drunken chums.
The affair began in a coffee shop,
where Melbourne, viii Cash, Arthur
Sheppard, George Roberts, Harry We'll
lacott and others were raising a dis
turbance. During the fracas Harry
Wellacott received blow on the head
intended for Arthur Sheppard, who
lodged it. Finally the officer was
thrown to the floor and Arthur Shep-
pard took his pistol and gave it to
Melbourne. officer Till received a cut
across his forehead from ear to ear, 1t
being the intention to scalp him. This
is said to have been done by Will Cash.
The officer being disarmed, extricated
himself from the crowd and went to
Mayor Trevor's house, a short distance
away. and asked for a pistol, giving
the Mayor an account of the affair.
THE Mayor gave him the pistol and he
borrowed another from a neighbor,
and went toward the corner of DiVi-
sion and White streets. By this time
the gang had made their plans, and as
soon as the officer came up, Melbourne
opened nre on MINI Inc hlst snot tOoh
effect and Till fell. when Melbourne
mt several shots into the body, any
one of which would have caused death.
Melbourne then remarked: This is an
old grudge." While Melbourne was
shooting. Mayor Trevor opened fire and
wounded him in the arm, but his gun
hung fire.
The coroner's jury, after five days
deIiberation, rendered a verdict. Herbie
Melbourne is held as the principal, while
Will Cash, Arthur sheppard ana
George Roberts are held as Access
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
Asking = NInndnmun.

Washington, March 14.-In the Su-
preme Court to-day the government of
the United States, through Attorney
General Knox, applied for a writ of
mandamus to compel Judge Francis ].
Wing of the United States District
Court of the Northern District of Ohio.
to take what the Department of JUS
tice maintains is legal action with re-
s0ect to certain Chinese exclusion
cases. This is the first time in the
history of the Supreme Court that the
government has sought writ of man
damus against a federal judge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
NOTICE.

City of Savannah, Office Fire De-
partment Savannah, Ga, Feb. 26,
l904.-7-Sealed bids will be received at
the office of the undersigned until IL
o'clock noon of Wednesday, March 10,
1904, for furnishing the Fire Depart
ment with summer uniforms accord
ing to specifications now on exhibit at
the Office of the Fire Depa rtment, cor
ner of Indian and West Broad streets
All bids to be made on blanks fur
nished upon application at this Office
The Committe on Fire reserve the
right to award the contract in part or
as q whole, or to reject any or all pro-
posals. JOHN E. MAGUIRE,
Snnerinfepdanf
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
Paul Hyacinthe Loyson. son Of tn

Paul Hyacinthe Loyson, son of the
famous Pere Hyaeinthe by his Ameri-
can wife. has had a play produced in
one of the Paris theaters. When this
young man was born a great noise was
One writer said the new Gallican
Church had now risen in numbers to
three-Pere Hyacinthe. his wife and
the baby Some time later there was
Louis Veuillot's witticism when the
baby's photograph was published.
clutching at his scant shirt with his
hand as II he would thus early imi-
tate his fathers example "and UNI
frock himself" ...
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
The Committee s Looking Into
BrIstOxv's Charges.

Washington, March 1.-THE special
committee of the House to investigate
the postoffice indictment" of members
of Congress. continued it's work be-
hind closed doors.
The committee is making detailed
study of each case in the report and
will send to the Postoffice Department
for the original records in full It
will first determine those cases In which
there appears on the surface an indi-
cation of wrongdoing on the part of
members, If there are any such, before
taking the testimony of witnesses.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15

Hamburg, March 1.-THE annual re-
port of the Hamburg american Steam
ship Company, published to-day, shows
a net profit for the year of $500, 00O
The tonnage Of the ships owned by
the company is 1,729,94S, the largest
in the world, and exceeding the entire
tonnage of most countries, and the
average age of vessels, the report says,
is only six years and seven months
The report declares that the company
receives no subsidies from the state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
JUNGLE JOE" TREATS 1T
ALL AS A BIG JOKE.

Washington, March. 14.--while Rep
resenattive William Alden Smith was
nominating Speaker Cannon for the
presidency In the House Friday Mr..
Cannon's county convention was in
dorsing President Roosevelt enthusiast
tically. This Endorsement reached the
Speaker to-day, and by him Immediate
ly forwarded to the White House with
his compliments and this memoran-
dunn:
IF / was so soon to be done for
what was 1 ever begun for2"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
FREKGHr AND PARCrI. cAe

Leaves east side OF City Market for Thunder.
bolt, Cattle Park, Sanddy, Isle OF Hope and all
intermediate points-g:I5 q. m, 1:l5 p. M, 8; Il
p. m.
Leaves Isle Of Hope for Sandny, Cattle Park,
Thunderbolt and all intermediate points--e:0o
q. m, II 100 a. m, 800 .. m.
Freight car leaves Montgomery at $50 q IA.
and 2:35 p. m, connecting at Standby with reg
ular parcel car Cor city.
Parcel car from the city carries freight to
Montgomery ON each trip.
Regular parcel car carries trailer on each
trip for accommodation OF passengers
ANY further information regarding passen
ger schedule or freight service can be had BY
applying 10 L. r. NASH Manager
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
WHITWoRTH ELECTED

In very closely contested race for
the office of county school commits
sioner at Dallas, R. E. L. Whitworth
was chosen by the board as the sue
cessful candidate. Those who were
candidates for the place were w. 2.
Spinks, the incumbent; James NJ.
White, H. c. Scoggins and r. E. L.
WhitWorth,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
us TO BE REGRETTED.-

Columbus EnquirerSun; Col. Estin
of the Savannah Morning News de-
clines to become a candidate for the
Legislature from Chatham. This is to
be regretted, as 1t would be a good
thing for the state of Georgia if the
Legislature could be made up of just
such level-headed, conservative men as
Col. Estill.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
FLORIDA.
COMMISSIONERS RESTRAINED.

Judge Minor S. Jones of Miami has
granted an injunction, restraining the
County Commissioners of Dade county
from issuing county warrants for va
rious purposes and making certain
banks the fiscal agents. The expenses
of the county have exceeded it's reve-
nue. over $4,000, and the banks have
been collecting these county warrants,
charging interest on the same.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
Marble 1fnnufncfurera.

New York, March 14.--The National
Association of Manufacturers of
Plumbers Marble met in convention
here to-day. Among those present was
President George r. Newell OF MARI
eta. Ga. only routine matters were
discussed. The next session OF the aa-
ISOLATION viii be held IN ST. Louis IN
November.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
OFFICIAL.
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rBIlOS WANTED.
Mayors ONCE, City of Savannah.
1. 1 4 4


Mayors Office, City of Savannah,
March IL, 1904.
Resolution by the Committee of the
Whole:
Resolved, BY the Mayor and Alder
men of the city of Savannah, in Couf-
Gil assembled, that sealed bids win be
received for the erection Of a City
Hall for the city of Savannah, Ca. in
accordance with the revised plans and
specifications prepared by H. w. Wit
cover, architect, Savannah, Ga. Bids
will be opened in public at the May
or's office. Savannah. Ga, at u
o'clock noon Saturday, March 10,
1904. Rids to be accompanied with
certified check for seven thousand five
hundred dollars (7,500), or guarantee
bond, with acceptable surety company
as surety. in the sum of ten thousand
dollars (S10,e00) conditions as per
specifications. The right is reserved
to reject any or all bids.
Resolved further. That the forego-
ing be advertised In the Savannah
Morning News from this date up to
and Including March 10. and in the
Savannah Evening Press up to and in
Guiding March 1S
J. ROBERT DREAMER,
Clerk of Council
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
Dietrich ON the stand.

Washington, March 141The special
committee appointed to investigate
charges against Senator Dietrich OF
Nebraska to-day heard several wit
nesses for Dietrich, after which the
Senator himself took the stand and
declared that he never received a cent
for the appointment of Fisher as post
master
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
DOUGLASS FOR THE SENATE.
He Announces in Opposition to
John T. Parker.

Talbotton, Ga. March 14.-Dr. John
r. Douglass announced to-day that
he would enter the race for the State
Senate. opposing Hon. John T. Par
ker. who is a candidate for reelection.
DR.. Douglass has been Mayor OF Tai
bottom for eight years. and Is very
popular. As both candidates are ex-
tremely popular IN the county the race
will be very close one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
LIKE City ELECTION.

Lake City. Fla, March 1.-THE an
nual primary city election takes place
tomorrow and the following are run
ming independently: For mayor. r.
T. Boozer; clerk. j. v. Hunter: as
SCISSOR, r. Jordan; marshal. j. F.
Hunt, ]. B. Bowling, r. ]. Stuart.
The following is the ticket of the
Citizens League of Lake City: For
mayor j. e. Inman, aldermen: w. l..
Warren, w. r. Chalker, s. p. Buie;
marshal, Charles F. Eaton; treasurer,
w. NJ. Ives; clerk, F. S. Woltz.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
SAFE WAS ROBBED.

The safe of c. D. May at Newberry
was burglarized Thursday, and about
500 stolen. The safe was in the office
about the middle of the store, and
while B. M. Smith was in the front
waiting on a customer, the thief en-
tered from the rear and, as the safe
was not locked, took the cash drawer
containing the cash sales of the past
three daVS
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
SLAIN BY ROBBERS.

New York, March 1.-THE murder
of Rev. Benjamin w. Labaree In Per-
STA, it was learned to-day from ca
bles to the Presbyterian Board of Mis-
sions, was not the work of religious
fanatics. The missionary and his serv-
ant were waylaid and slain by robbers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
CALLING FOR FUNDS.

The County Executive Committees
are beginning to call on the State
House officers for extra funds with
which to pay for election tickets. The
State Executive Committee adopted
resolution assessing each candidate $50,
that sum to cover the entire expense
for tickets.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
lam pwIght NOON. q years OId.

youngest son of the late Dwight Ly-
man Moody, seems inclined TO follow
In the footsteps Of his father and be-
come an evangelist. He is teacher OF
Bible study In Mount Herman School
for Boys near Boston. He Il also teach
ing English there. The young man
II vastly more tolerant OF so-oalled lib
eral thought than was his distinguish
ed parent. IN fact. II may be said that
be begins where his father left on, ac-
kn0wledRing that there are things In
the scotch phase 81 theology which are
TOO strong for him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
MORE CANDIDATES.

Five new candidates at Jacksonville
make announcement for Office. These
are H. H. Buchanan, for senator; ]. r.
rrhurber. for tax assessor; Henry Hud-
nail for County Commissioner, Fifth
district. and c. w. Ellis, for County
commissioner for the Fourth district
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
MEADE GETS APPOINTMENT.

Mr.. Everard K. Meade, formerly of
Augusta and at one time a member of
the Chronicle staff, who is now in at
tendance on the University of Virginia,
has received an appointment to the
United States Naval Academy at An
napOliS.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
LIQUOR LICENSES.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of
Council, Savannah, Ca, March s,
1904.-The following applications to
retail liquor during the year 1904
were read at meeting of Council
March 2, 1904. and referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
J. ROBERT DREAMER,
Clerk of Council.
A. Mendel & Co., No. 6O2 Liberty
street, east.
John G., Eliopolo. No. 234 Ran
dolph street.
]. wilkins, corner Indian and Coffee
AlieV
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15

Baltimore, March 1.-THE physicians
81 attendance upon former Gov. Rus
soil Of North Carolina, who IL . pa
tisnt a. Johns Hopkins Hospital. re-
port ai mldnlght thai Nr. Russell Il
Ia an improved condition,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
COLLINsYILLnIInE

Beginning ct sos a. M, cars leave Waters
road and Estill avende every 20 minutes until
l2:05 midnight
Beginning at sos a m. cars leave Cltv
Market for Waters road and Estill avenue ev-
cry 20 minutes until 1905 midnighG
Through cars are operated between Market
and ThundeTbolt via Colusville and Dale
avenue as follows:
Leave Market. Leave Thunderbolk
Go A. NJ. 1904 M
645 p. M so p M
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
FEAGIN FOR LEGISLATURE.

r. Douglas Feagin of Macon has an
nounced his candidacy for the Legisla-
ture.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
DENT FOR LEGIsLATURE.

w. B. w. Dent, United States COM
missioner at Newman, has announced
for the Legislature. This makes four
in the race.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
FAITH IN SIMMONS

cambridge Argus; There is no doubt
of the denomination of Judge Simmons
for chief justice of the Supreme Court
in this state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
Austrian Minister Arrives.

Mexico City. March 14-The Austrian
minister to Mexico, Count Hohenwart
De Gerlechstein, has arrived here from
Europe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
WEST End LINE n.lncnIn Pnrkl

Car leaves west side OF City Market for Lin.
coin Park 600 a. m. and every 10 minutes
thereafter until 1880 D. m
Car leaves Lincoln Park for Market e:20a m
and every 20 minutes thereafter until i2 o. clock
midnight II .sl7
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15

one of which at one time surpassed
Augusta as a business center.
T. Larry CAN'T.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
CITY PROPERTY no RENT.

City Marshars Office, Savannah. Ga.
Aug. ., 1903.-For rent, the store and
warehouse at the northeast corner OF
River and West Broad streets. For
particulars apply to
HENRY z. DREESON.
City Marshal
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15

ISLE OF HOPE LINE
between Isle of Hope and Fortieth st.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
THUNDERBOLT LTNE

City Market TO Casino and Thunderholt via
Bolton Street Junction,
BEGINNING at $3.50 a. M, cars leave CITY Mar.
until 1850 p. m.
Cars leave Bolton Street Junction IS minutes
after leaving time at City Market
Beginning at 5:53 q, m, cars leave Live Oak
station for city every half hour until 10;
midnight
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15

10 de town Of Le1lngion o seen The
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
MONTGOMERY LINE.
Setween Montgomery and Fortieth 81.

us Minute wait at Sandhy. Connects
to Isle of Hope. ca
Between Montgomery Il ThunderboIt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15

BETWEEN ISLE OF HOPE AND
THUNDERBoLT.
Lv. Isle of Hope. Lv. Thunderbolt.
AN. Pm. AN. Pm.
700 500 H:22 e.Ss
500 s9.23 7:sa
us Minute wait at sandfiy.
MONTGOMERY LINE.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-15
OGLETHORPE COUNTY IN
ANTE-BELLUM DAYS
The Scene of the Dissolution of the Con
feder0cV
federacy.

Mr.. T. Larry CAN'T, one of the ablest
and most entertaining writer's among
the newspaper men of Georgia, will
write a number of letters for the
Morning News on persons and things
in the upper part of the state. These
letters cannot be otherwise than in
teresting to people in this section. The
first of the letters follows:
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
QUEER DOPE
Juneau Paper MOnkeying
 With Foolish Powders

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Juneau, Aug. 1.-The Dispatch to- day prints a story which states that the W.P,&Y. R. will use as lOcomOtion power electricity generated at Atlin river instead of steam, The scheme includes lighting plants for Skagway, Atlin and Whitehorse. The paper adds that there is a scheme on foot to tap the wires from this place and to use the power in connection with the mines in this vicinity.
 However, it is feared that interna- tionsI complications would restrict the use of the power to Canadian territory. It is different with the W. P. & Y. R., which gets the support of the Cana dian government, which will do all within it's power to aid it because of the fear of competition with the American roaa from Resurrection bay.
 Experts say the saving to the W. F.. GY. R. by using electricity instead of steam for power would be immense
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
WORK BEGINS
Municipal Water System Is
 Going In

The work has begun upon the COZ s,ruction Of the Skagway municipal water system and it will proceed with all possible dispatch until completion.
 Men and teams began yesterday at the foot of State street, digging a drain out over the tide lands, and to- day the Hume is being put in.
 The principal main will be lad up State street as fast as the ditch shall be prepared for it and thus it will serve a- a drain to carry away the surplus water.
 John II. James, formerly superinten- dent Of the Northwest Ligh & Power Company in this city is foreman in charge of the work. He is giving employment to all those who desire it.. Wages for common labor has been fixed at s325 per day. The men board them selves.
 Those who have observed the work done at Haines by W. R. Nichols X Co.,, who have the contract to lay the mains, say that the work will be honestly done in accordance with the plans and specifications, and that the people will be well satisfied.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
TO MEET
Pioneers May Change By
 l. WIS

Mhe members of the Association of Skagway Pioneers are seriously con sidering the propriety of changing their by laws in many particulars, and there will be a meeting tomorrow night when that and other matters of importance will be considered. The meeting has been called by the presi- dent, and objects stated are to be the consideration of the many changes that have been suggested and for the purpose of hearing a report of the banquet committees.
 It has been proposed that the society be broadened in its scope so as to take iu as members those who arrived at Skagway at later date than January |, 1898. Another proposition is for the elimination of the word, "Skagway' from the name, and make it include all Alaskans whether they are resident at Skagway or not
 In speaking of this proposal one of the officers of the association said:
 II think it would be proper to change the name of the society to the "Alaska Pioneers" " and permit anyone who ar rived in the district prior to a certain date to become members By that means we could secure members from many pioneers who Lass through the city. It would then become a means toward binding the people ot the dis trict closer together
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
GETS IN
Bonanza King Arrives at
 WhitehOrS5

Whitehorse, Aug. 1.-The Bonanza King arrived from Dawson with the barge Sybil in tow at 4:3O p. 10. yester- day. She will sail out tonight with eN- plosive and no passengers,
 The Dawson was at Yukon Crossing st { p. ID. yesterday coming up stream. She will arrive tomorrow morning and sail out in the evening.
 The Canadian was at Stewart river at T:3O a. m. today, also bound up stream.
 The Casca was at Dawson at lO:5O p. ID. yesterday. The Selkirk will leave there for whitehorse tonight
 The Victorian sailed at 5 D. ID. yes terday and the WhitehOrse at Top. ID.
 The river is still going up. It was 5I inches above lower water this morn ing.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
PUT UP HILL
Democrats Urge Railroad
 Man for Governor

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l ,
 St. Paul, Minu., Aug. 1.-The Min ncsota democrats, as a token of grati- tude for what he has done for their state, are urging James J. Hill, the Great Northern railway magnate, to run for governor of the state.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
Notice of MsotiuEs

The Association of Skagway Pioneers will meet at the council chamber to- morrow evening, August l2, 1904, at s o'clock.
 All members and all pioneers of 1897, are requested to be present for the pur- pose of considering the revision of the bylaws and hearing reports of the com mittees on the banquet.
 Mrs. A. P. Mead,
 President. Skagway, August II, 1904.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
STARTS TRIP
Topeka Leaves Queen City
 For SkagWay

A dispatch received by l.. NJ. West, of the Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany, this afternoon, conveys the infor- nation that the Topeka sailed from Se- attle for Skagway yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. This will bring her due at Skagway Sunday. The Topeka comes in the place of the Cottage City.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-11
For Sale or Rent

I will sell cheap or lease the follow ing property;
 l6 town lots; good dwelling house, good barn, chicken house, 4'O or 800 chickens, implements belonging to hen nery, 1 horse and wagon, l heiter calf, garden and fields in full bloom.
 Apply to undersigned.
 ri I'm A. LauridsGn.