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The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
JUST OFFSET MONEY
GIVEN AS EXPENSES.
Rev. MIR. McCOnica Gives His YER
sion of Difficulties.

For the first time since the story
of the difficulties between himself and
the w. c. T. U. became known, Rev.
j. r. McConica yesterday morning
consented to discuss his side of the
question and the arrangements made
Thursday. In speaking of the matter,
he said:
THE statement published in the
Morning News this morning seems to
have been purposely framed to give
out a wrong impression. From its
general tone, as dictated by Mrs. Webb.
the public would be lead to believe
that Mrs. McConica received a sub
stantial compensation in cash for her
services. AS a matter of fact, she
did not receive one cent in cash, and
even what was granted was done un-
der extreme pressure.
when | first came to Savannah the
money and charged against me. Under
heavy pressure, the w. C. T. U. yes
terday afternoon voted to allow this
money advanced as compensation for
Mrs. McConica's services, but not one
cent did they give us for all the
work of two years. The statement
given out for publication appears to
nave DeeH pufpOSely framed TO give a
wrong impression. and is i'm the same
line as other statements that have
been made concerning the trouble
las to the statement that my wife
and daughter were members of the w.
c. T. U. and that as other members
did not receive pay for their services,
they should not, let us look at the
facts. Do the other members sit up
until IL and 1 O'Clock each night wait
ing to receive any ladies that may
come to the home and assign them to
rooms? Do the other members run
up and down stairs a hundred times a
day in the superintendent of the
home? Do the other members have
the housekeeping of the home to care
for and do they have all the. provisions
to buy?
Furthermore, ] have nothing to say.
/ have not yet decided which of the
offers made me 1 will accept. My stay
In Savannah has been a pleasant one.
and / wish that you would state that
nowhere have I found more open-heart-
ed cordially than in your beautiful
city"
Everywhere yesterday were heard
expressions OF regret that Mr.. McCo-
Mica was 10 leave the city. Since his
stay at the home he has made for
himself a host OF friends I'm all walks
OF life. and while on the street yester-
day he was continually busy shaking
hands with them.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
ENGINEERS PREPARE
THE ANNUAL REPORT
VIII BE Ready for Inspection After
July II.

The entire force of clerks in the office
of Col. James b. Quinn, division chief
of United States engineers, is busy pre-
pairing the annual report of the dis
trict for the fiscal year ending June 80,
1904.
Though Col. Quinn has charge of the
entire division, the local force is maxi
ing the report for the Savannah dis
trict only. The report will be forward
ed to the chief of engineers about June
II, and not till that date will II be
open to public inspection.
The report will cover in detail all the
work that has been done in the district
since June 30, 1903. This will include
the dredging of the rivers near
Brunswick, the work on the Savannah
river and harbor which has been ex-
tensive, the improvements at Fort
Screven, and several other matters Of
less general interest. Until the re-
port is officially open for public in
spection Col. Quinn can make no fore
cast of what il will show.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
w. C. T. U. CASH BOX
STOLEN LAST NIGHT
Burglar Entered Bed Room of supt.
McConica.

Burglar Entered Bed Room of Supt,
Mcconnell.
The cash box of the w. c. 7. u, con-
tanning about $50. was stolen early last
night by a burglar or burglars. who
entered the bedroom of Rev. John r.
McConica on the second story of the
house.
Mr.. McConica. the superintendent,
was in an adjacent room at the time.
He heard his dog barking, but thought
it was probably after the cat In a
minute or two, heard a noise in his
room and rushed in to find that the
window serene was up.
Mr.. McCorlca ran to the window and
heard the thief or thieves getting away
through the church yard. Because of
the darkness he could not see, but
from the noise he thinks there were
two.
An investigation of the room showed
that the cash box was missing. Moth
ing else was taken so far as could be
ascertained. The matter was at once
reported to the police and detectives
are at work on the case
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
SAVANNAH ELKS WILL
HAVE UNIQUE BADGE,

Something unique in the way of a
badge will be taken from Savannah to
the Elks Grand Lodge at Cincinnati
at the convention beginning July 1s.
The badge will consist of a purple
ribbon, suspended from a hanger.
There will be pendant, a miniature
cotton bale, on which will be sitting a
little negro eating a slice of a Georgia
watermelon. Loose cotton and rice
will surround the pickaninny. On the
ribbon will be the words Savannah
Lodge No. 1873, Grand Lodge, Cincin-
natl, 1904"
While there will not likely be a great
many Elks from Savannah at the con-
vention, there will be a number of
badges prepared for exchange with the
badges from other cities. While the
badge will not be an expensive one,
it will no doubt be among the most
striking at the meeting.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
SAYS PARTNER CHEATED
WHEN HE SOLD INTEREST.
West Broad street SaIOOnists Stin
Having Troubles.

Having Troubles.
All the troubles of John McRae and
p. C. Buffkin are not yet settled and
yesterday a new phase came to light
in the City Court. McRae was put on
trial charged with cheating and swim
ding.
After hearing the evidence the jury
returned a verdict of guilty and Judge
Norwood sentenced McRae to pay a
fine of 500 or spend six months in Jail
Col. r. l.. Colding, who represented
the defendant. will move for a new
trial
Buffkn alleges that McRae came to
him some time ago and, telling him
that an inventory of the bar showed it's
value to be $1,000, asked him to take
a half interest. He agreed and paid
$175 down on the bargain, the remain
ing $500 or $500 to be paid later. Before
ii had all been paid, however, he learn
ed that McRae had already made out
a bill of sale transferring the property
to the Big Springs Distilling Company
The action for cheating and swindling
resulted.
The two West Broad street saloonists
attained notoriesy some months ago
when Buffkin brought action in the
Superior Court asking that his partner
be retained from disposing of the prop
erty and that a receiver b. appointed
to wind up the business of the concern
At the time Buffkin charged that Nc
Rae was continually drunk and his
conduct about the place was unendur-
able. His petition was granted by
Judge Cam.
These charges were repeated in the
City Court. BufflIin swore that Nc
Rae would get drunk and then lie
down i'm his overcoat on the floor Of
the saloon and resist all efforts to
arouse him. A number of specific
charges of a similar nature were
brought out by the plaintiff, and the
general character Of McRae was at
tackled.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
BANK CLEARINGS
CONTINUE TO GROW

The bank clearings for the last week.
despite the fact that one day was a
holiday, and therefore no business was
transacted reached the excellent total
of s.. 542 1851, an increase OF over 500. -
600 over the clearings for the same
period last year. A general increase in
business, particularly in the naval
stores trade, is understood to be re-
sponsibe for the increase.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
To Have Hearing To-day.

Percy Young, the negro charged with
shooting Kollock Helmy. near Lincoln
Park several nights ago. will be given
a hearing before the Recorder this
morning. Young denies that he is the
man who shot MIR. Helmy. but Detec-
tives Bostick and Davis, who made the
arrest, say they have eye witnesses
who will testify that he did. Young is
charged with assault with intent to
murder
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
CHARGED WITH STEALING
cow FROM SISTER
.. =. Dawson Taken I'm Charge, Hut
Denies He Il Guilty.

Charged with stealing a COW from
his sister. S. S. Dawson, 80 years of
age. was arrested yesterday by PATROL
man Reisen. Mrs. ]. p. Garrity of No.
211S Bullock street, had the charge
made against her brother. She claims
he stole a COW from her.
Dawson denies he stole the COW. He
says 1t belonged to him and he had
been letting his sister keep IL for 1.-TWO
years. He simply took the COW and
sold X, he maintains. The matter will
be Strengthened out in Police Court
this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
stenmer WiIminrtnn.

Tommy Feltz and Jack Durane will
go to Warsaw Sunday morning on the
steamer Wilmington, where they will
engage in swimming match Off the
coast OF Warsaw Island.
Music and refreshments on board the
steamer and al the pavilion. An en-
joyable day Is promised. Steamer
leaves Thunderbolt at 10 a. mad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
CASE WILL BE
MADE AGAINST LIPPMAN.
Ticket Broker Has Not Complied
with the New Ordinance,


One case, and perhaps more, will
probably be made to-day against Lewis
Lippman, in whose name a ticket
brokers' Office is being run by his son,
Leonard Lippmann.
No report was made to the police
yesterday by Mr.. Lippman, as the new
ordinance requires, and Detective Wall.
who went to the place of business to
inspect the books, was not allowed to
do so.
The ordinance also specifies that the
superintendent of police. or an officer
designated by him, shall have the right
to at any time inspect the books of
a ticket broker and the tickets on
hand.
From Police Court the case will
doubtless be appealed. The matter may
be fought through to the Supreme
Court
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
ARM nRoI<EN AT MILLS.

W. H. Tolbert, a saw filer at the Mill
Haven mills. had his left arm broken
near the wrist yesterday morning. He
was thrown from log upon which he
was standing. The injured man was
given medical attention and sent to his
home.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09

Children teething often suffer from
cholera infantum, dlarrhoea. or some
form Of bowel complaint. DR.. Seth
Arnold's Balsam is the best remedy.
Warranted by Masonic Temple Phar-
macy and Lvingstons Pharmacy.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
South Carolina
Military Academy

This is the State Military Academy.
Session begins oct. 1. $3.50 a year.
This includes Tuition, Clothing, Medi-
cal Attendance, Washing, Light and
Heat.
Brig. Gen. E. A. Darlington, U. S.
A., says: ANY graduate bearing the
diploma of the S. c. M. A. is capable
of performing the duties of a Second
Lieutenant in the U. S. Army"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09

Now comes that season when you
are tired after walking ten steps. You
ache. You are fretfuL No appetite. 1t
is worth a gerat deal to be relieved of
this trouble. Graybeard will relieve
you. Take a bottle home tonight and
you will be fresh and bright to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09

Graybeard Is found at all drug stores,
81 a bottle, for IS. Graybeard Pills,
a6c. LATHE treasurea,-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-09
GROVES TASTELEss CHILL ToNII

Has stood the test Twenty-Five years.
The first and original tasteless chill
tonic. so cents. ad.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
POLITICAL
PURPOSES
Buffalo Aldermen Accuse the
Democrats for Their
Arrest

Especial Telegram to Evening Tellero
BUFFALO. Sept. 29.-Seven present
and former aldermen We're arraigned
before Justice Kenefoik at 10 o'clock
this morning charged with bribery.
They are: Henry Moest, ]. Thomas,
Harry Orin. f. Pittice, present alder
men; Edward c. Beiser, Louis G. Roed-
els, Henry G. Schnede and John G.
Busch, former aldermen.
They all plead not guilty. Bail was
fixed at fifteen hundred in each case
The court room was crowded. All the
indicted men were represented b,
counsel. All are republicans, the,
claim they are innocent and the actor
is a plot to aid the democrats in tn
state and national election. 1t Is re
ported this morning that two OF th'
aldermen made confessions before tn
grand jury and are immune from pros
ecution.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
State w. c. T. u.

(Special Telegram to Evening Teller.)
RERESFORD, s. D., Sept. 29.-This
place is in the possession or an army
of white -ribboners who are here to take
part in the annual state convention of
the w. c. r. U. of South Dakota. A
meeting of the executive committee to-
day and a big welcoming demonstra :
stion tonight usher in the proceedings,
which will continue through the next
three days. The program as regards
both speakers and topics for discus
sion is one of the best ever prepared
for a convention of the state society
Handsome entertainment has been pro-
vided for the visitors by the local
branch of the organization.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
MORE SCARED
THAN HURT
Gompers Applies these Words
When Asked About Cohn's
Statements

Especial Telegram to Evening Tellert
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29.-"Mor0'
Scared Than Hurt was the comment
OF President Gompers Of the American
Federation of Labor when he read the
Interview with Barney Cohn. president
of the Illinois Federation of Labor, who
predicted the disintegration OF the
forces of union labor. There 10 notn-
ing to fear for organized labor either at
present or in the future" said 00mpers
Neither the citizens alliance or other
organizations can prevent its growth.
Trade unionism has come to stay, u -
a distinct institution Of this country.
Gompers admitted that the labor move
had received set back temporarily
from which it is just emerging.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Lost 1000

Especial Telegram to Evening TeNer.I
CHEFOO, Sept 29.--Russians resid-
ing here claim to have information tnat
the Japanese lost seven thousand IN
their last assault on Port Arthur, which
began the 18th. also claimed that jap
anese were forced to retire from three
forts captured by them on account OF
the stencil from the corpses. They
charged them with fireing on the Rus
sion burial parties in pursuance OF .
policy to undermine the Russian health
by means Of the odor.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
FAIRBANKS
AT M|SS0ULA
He Speaks to the Voters on the
Value of the Party for
Prosperity.

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
MISSOULA. Mont, Sept. 29.-The
Fairbanks special arrived here this
morning after an uneventful run from
Helena. He spoke on irrigation and
the opening of Indian reservation lands
and laid stress upon the fact that the
republican party is well organized and
prepared to continue government
which assures prosperity to the country
Fairbanks voice is beginning to show
the strain of campaign work and is not
so strong as during the early days OF
his tour and the senator is hoarse. He
says he is in the best physical condi-
ton.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

LYNCH|Nc
County Commissioners at Butte
do Things That Citizens
Don't Like

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
BUTTE, Mont, Sept. 29.-Threats
are freely made here this morning that
the county commissioners will be
lynched or driven out of the city unless
the board rescinds its action naming
the election officers. The peoples party
chairman in a mandamus suit in the
district court alleged that the commis-
sioners named the election officers
from the democratic employees OF the
Amalgamated Copper company over
the protest of other parties.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Railroad Rumors

Especial Telegram TO Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-Strong rumors
in financial road circles of Chicago and
New York parties that Northern Sc
curities dispute has reached basis
OF amicable settlement the plan II a.
follows: The Union Pacific will take
the Burlington, the Great Northern
will be retained intact by Hill, st. Paul
to take Northern Pacific. and Atchison
to be merged with the Erie. The merg-
er is to be dissolved.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
THIRTY YEAR FRANC HISE
z. A. johnson VIII at Once Put IN
Water System at Nezperce
especial to Evening Teller)

NEzPERCE. Sept. 2S-The city
council met here last and granted a
thirty-year franchise to Il. \. Johnson
for the installation of a water plant III
this city. Mr.. Johnson will let the con-
tracts at once for the building of the
svstam. He hopes to have the larger
nortion of the system completed for use
nv the opening of winter.
The council also passed an ordinance
last night abolishins all kinds OF gam
hing in this city. The marshal was in
structed to enforce the law.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
MADE A sORTiE
Russian Warship Gets Gay But Re
turns to Port Double Quick

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON. Sept. pa Rome corre-
spondent to the Exchange Telegraph
wires that a telegram has been received
from the commander Of the Italian
squadron in the far east station stat
ing that a Russian warship made
sortie from Port Arthur today. She
was quickly attacked by Togo's ships
and obliged to return to the harbor
The warship was badly damaged.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
IMPENDING BATTLE
The Forces Lined up at Mukden Are
About Equal in Strength

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ROME, Sept. ga ST. Petersburg
correspondent to the Italia Militaire
reports that in the impending battle at
Mukden Kouropatkin's force Is equal If
not superior to that of the enemy
The Russian force will amount to a
quarter of a million men with hur-
dred guns. The Japanese have tbs
same number of men and thousand
guns.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
TELEPHONE
war IS ON
rIarkston People will Benefit as
Result of Proposed
Competition.
lc,ecial to Evening Tellero

,r>pKSTON Wash. September ~.
If begins to look very "uch as
..o,eb Charleston was going TO nave
.,ar telephone service. Under the
..0sent regime the service is anvtnihe
satisfactory. We have no tele-
exchange and as a natural con-
,,a,ca there are comparatively rev
,oon,e using the phones. rms mas lea
the organization of an independent
oration composed of leading, sub
.,artial business men, who have both
.,o canital and experience necessary
- successfully launch such an enter
.,;se These gentlemen are Greenvllle
uo,brook. +. ]. Randolph, F. Nj. Hinkly'
nr L. Temple and Peter Heinrich.
Nv Randolph has had wide experiences
IN launching independent telephone
,,.s+ens throughout the eastern states
and he sees a most excellent opening
riqht here for such PROJECT. Inc
,oonle are taking lively interest in
the proposition and already great
many have sgnified their intention OF
.atine right hold of the matter. AT
nresent Their is a little delay, caused
bv a hitch in the city council over the
term of years for which the FRANCHISE
is TO run. The applicants want IT 10
expire after fifty years, but the menu
hers of the council are not decided re-
gardng that matter. In the meantime
the Inland Telephone company is get
ting a move on itself Already it has
reduced the rates almost half and II
there is any chance to head OH the
strong competition, they seem inclined
TO accomplish that end. But they are
evidently. too late. for public sentiment
is very much in favor of patronizing
home institutions.
One of the most enjoyable social
functions of the season, was given by
the members of the Charleston w. c. T.
u, last evening, at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs Frank G. Morrison, corner
of Chestnut and Twelfth streets. From
S to s o'clock the ladies served sump-
tuous chicken pie dinner. a grea'
crowd of hungry people being we'll fed
erary program, which was as follows
Song by audience.
Prayer by Rev. Williams.
Address of welcome by Mrs. Simp
son. president Of the w. c. T. L.
Piano duet by Misses Williams ant
Mexican.
Solo by Mrs. Herman FRANKIE.
Remarks by Mr.. Willis.
Solo by Mrs. Lowe.
Reading Miss Rae Simpson.
Solo, Miss Ruby Mexican.
Solo, Mrs. Willis.
Recitation. Miss Blanche Williams.
Violin and piano duet, Mrs. ]. Nc
kean and Mr.. Herman FRANKIE.
Q. B. Nelson, at one time leadin
citizen of Spokane, but more recent
in business at Pateros. Okonoga
county, has fitted up the old postof1c
building in fine style, where he is or
ening up an up-to-date gents furnish
ing establishment. Mr.. Nelson was
pioneer in Spokane and has had tn
side experience which will make him
most valuable man in this new an
growing community.
Every Clarkstonite is rejoiced to Sc
'he old. unsightly walk leading fro
the bridge. torn up and it is now beir
replaced by a fine one, which will be
'erltable credit to the city. Anoth'
ihuch-needed walk is also being bui
oe'Ween st. Paul's church and Ches
nut street. These and other sue
ehahses, are certainly moves in II
night direction.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
Without Cause

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.l
HONOLULU, Sept. 2s.--S. =. Da-
mon, a prominent banker and well
known on the main land was stabbed
to death by a Porto Rican laborer
without any apparent cause. -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
EMERGENCY ORDER
New Ordinance Extends Period Of
Service from Five to Ten Years

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
TOKYO. Sept. 29.-The emergency
order under conscription law gazetted
this morning a new ordinance to extend
servists from five to ten years and
abolishes the distinction between con
scripts of first and second classes OF
reserves. The change will necesstaSe
"a new scheme of divisional organiza-
ton.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
NEGRO BRUTE
Such Stories as This Make the White
Men Love the Black

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller9
ATLANTA. Ga, Sept. 29.-Gagged.
bound with ropes to the car track
Clara Tippan. aged . was found today
just i'm time to save her from death
under the engine wheels when she re-
gained consciousness she told of being
beaten and outraged by negro The
girl may die. The police are at work
on the case.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
JUDGE Still III

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
MADISON, Wis, Sept. 29-The su-
preme court took no action in the La
Toilette case today. 1t is possible some
action will be taken tomorrow or Sat-
urday. Judge Cassoday is still unable
TO attend court.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
CONNECTICUT LAUNCHED
Amid the Cheers of a Multitude the
soat Giides from the Dock.

Especial Telegram to Evening Tener)
NhOokLYN, Sept. 29.-At the navy
'Niu ana amid cheers. waving of flags
Diu booming of cannon the battle
Up connecticut, designed to be the
ana most impressive fighting ma
''le aiioat, was successfully launched
n. iio this morning Miss Alice
w. granddaughter of Gideon
"elies. secretary of the navy under
iii' ehristened the battleship.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.3
WORCHESTER, Sept 29.-Hoar IL
no better this morning. He failed
through the night AMI may not live
through the day
Hoar IL still living this afternoon. but
DR.. Gilman says death must come soon.
Hoar was alive at o'clock this aft
ernoon, but unconscious.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29
BUILDING COLLAPSED
Results in One Man Killed and Five
Injured

CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-One man killed
and five seriously injured by the COL
lapse of building on Ashland avenue
and Fifty fifth street at noon. All were
workmen on the building being con-
structed. The building is owned by
Alderman Carey. The accident. it is
claimed, was due to faulty construc-
ton.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-29

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, Sept pa Central News
dispatch from st. Petersburg states
that a telegram has been received at
the Russian capitol from the front
which indicates that the Japanese are
making an advance all along the en-
tire Russian front. The Chinese in the
neighborhood are tlocking to Mukden.