davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
Trial of Walter BracIsen.

Valdosta, Ga, Dec. 17.--At a late
hour last night the jury in the case of
the government against Walter Brack-
en-, young cambridge man. accused
Of receiving stamps that had been en-
bezzled from the government, and also
of entering a conspiracy with Lucien
Mcdonald to embezzle the stamps, re-
turned a sealed verdict, which was
opened in the federal court this MORN
ing. The verdict was one of guilty IN
the first case. with a recommendation
of mercy, and an acquittal in the sec
end case.
This was the hardest fought case of
the week and much interest conferred
in it. Bracken and his father ran a
livery stable at cambridge, and Nc
Donald, who turned states evidence,
accused him of encouraging him to
steal the stamps from the postoffiee,
his father being the postmaster. There
was strong evidence on both sides, but
many expected Bracken to be acquit-
ted. The jury was out four or five
hours before agreeing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
STRONG POINTS
IN SM00T CASE.
CONTINUED from Firgt PAGE.
Smoot, said they would admit that Mr..
Smoot had been present.
Never FIaunted His POIygamy.


Was it known that you were a
polygamist?' asked Mr.. Burrows.
Il did nothing to conceal the fact,
but l had never Haunted it," the wit
ness replied
William Bulge testified that he has
three wives, and that he has had three
children born since the manifesto of
1870, A II of his wives live in Paris
and he testified that he does not live
with one to the exclusion of the others.
Most of the children are grown and
live in Idaho. OF these children, he
testified that one son is a judge of the
district court one son prosecuting at
lorney in Bear Lake county; one SON
in-law, Fl. Smith Woolley, is chief
assayer of the mint at Boise City, and
one daughter is postmaster at Paris.
OF himself, he admitted that he is the
most prominent Mormon in Idaho, hav-
ing served in the State Senate and
otherwlse taken leading part in
church affairs.
Not Sure About His Offspring.
John Henry Smith became an APOSTLE
OF the church in 1883 and is the sec
ond in rank. He has two wives and
fifteen living children, four being dead
he could not say how many of the
seven living children of his plural wife
were born since the manifesto but
thought four. He testified that he
was one of the signers of the applica-
ton for amnesty.
Asked concerning his failure to prac-
tice the agreement thus made, he said:
Nobody can take from me my fam
lily. L am responsible to them and
to God alone, and if my countrymen
choose to punish me 1 shall have to
suffer the consequences.
Asked if he had ever concerned him
self about the fact that an apostle of
the church had taken a fourth wife
six years after the manifesto, Mr..
Smith replied that he felt that every
man was amenable to the laws that
the courts have jurisdiction and that
he was not responsible for the acts
lof his associates, moral or other
wise.
Mr.. Tayler told the witness that
the answer did not appear candid.
Mr.. Smith answered: 'Tf were
grand juryman and satisfactory evil
dence were presented to me of the facts
you have stated, I would have indict-
ed the defendant"
The committee adjourned until Mon
daV
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
THEIR FAvoRIrE DISHES.
what some Famous People Liked
Best to Eat.
From What to Eat,

From What to Eat.
Queen Victoria Is said to have given
mutton the preference in the line OF
meats, and was nowise offended II Of
fered 1.-THE cold shoulder"
Queen Elizabeth was very fond OF
roast goose She was dining on this
when the good news was brought to
her on Michaelmas Day that the Span
ish fleet had been driven back. And
ever since that fowl had been to the
English Feast Of ST. Michael what tho
turkey is TO our Thanksgiving Day.
Henry VIII. was extremely fond of
beans, and imported a Dutch gardener
to raise them, as in his day they were
only used by the upper classes-''a
dish to set before the King" Napo-
leans favorite dish was bean salad,
much cheaper in his time, but equally
good. Louis XIV. was "extravagantly"
fond of a dish made Of the eggs OF
various birds, which cost 800.
George Eliot while at Brookbank,
used frequently TO walk to the farm
where she bought her vegetables, and
chat with the farmers wife on garden
ing and butter-making, who was some
what surprised at the great novelist's
conversation on such homely topics and
afterward remarked: 1T were wonder
full, just wonderful. the sight o. green
peas that I send down TO that gentle
man and woman every week" This was
the summer "Middlemarch' was writ
ten.
George Sand not only liked sauces.
but excelled in making them. Lincoln.
In the days when he did his own mar
keting, often stopped at O certain shop
for his favorite-gingerbread He used
10 say: ut swells up and makes me
feel as II / had had something" Stone
wall Jackson delighted In buckwheat
cakes--in season and out of season.
Ralph Waldo Emerson was fond OF
pie, especially that made OF plums,
which he called the fruit of Paradise.
DR.. Holmes, on the contrary, said OF
the peach: when Nature has de-
livered II to us. I'm It's perfection, we
forget all the lesser fruits, and II not
found by the river Of life. an earth
born spirit might be forgiven for
missing t."
Charles Summers private secretary
tells OF the statesman's sweet tooth for
chocolate creams. Andrew Jackson
surrendered TO ice cream, at first taste.
when II was introduced into Wash
1ngton, and swore his usual OATH
by the Eternall"--ho would have
II at the White House, and he did
at the next reception. Washington
was noted for his fondness for
hickory nuts and the amount he could
consume.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
Ask Your Druggist for Free Peruna Almanac for 1905

varying degrees of fervor, reaching at
times to the point of hysteria, and in
the chorus OF which the voices of the
women mingle with the deep tones OF
the men.
The effect OF the revival movement
is noticeable everywhere and 1t is stat
ed that the public houses are almost
empty Formerly they were crowded
with miners after the working hours.
runkenness' Is INV almost unknown
in the Rhondda valley, In Glamorgan-
shire, where prayer meetings are
even held in the mines during work.
ing hours.
The efforts Of the preachers also are
directed against the football season.
which is now in full swing, and sew
eral big matches, which would have
attracted the populace OF the entire
countryside, have been called Off be-
cause the best players refused to par
ticipate in the games.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
DECISION is FORECAST
IN GREAT BRITAIN'S FAVOR
International Commission Meets This Week to
Settle the Dosser Bank Affair.

for the opening session to take place
Tuesday. Instead of the gorgeous hall
of ambassadors, as first contemplated,
the commission Will be installed in
more convenient business quarters on
the first floor of the palace on the
Quai D'Orsay. The meeting room is
beautiful apartment in white and
gold with Louis w decorations, mir
rors and rich frescoes. There the COM
mission will first meet informally and
privately, as the proceedings will be
private until ii is formally decided to
make them public. 1t is expected that
Foreign Minister Delcasse will make
the address of welcome. Thereafter the
admirals will choose a fifth admiral.
determine questions of procedure and
adjourn until after the holidays
1t is understood that the British side
of the case is practically made up. 1t
is the expectation that Sir Edward Fry
will bear the burden of presenting and
proving the case, as 1t is assumed that
the English common law principle will
prevail. that the burden Of proof is
upon Great Britain to prove in the
affirmative and not upon Russia to dis
prove in the negative.
A number of rumors concerning the
| commissions probable decision are al
lS"uS III VI NuAs'tlph' Vic 10 " lllc Sl-
feet that three admirals out of the four
are already in favor of the British
contention thus ensuring an ultimate
decision favorable to Great Britain
| The names of the admirals are be-
ing mentioned, but this and other re-
ports are purely speculative,
All the admirals are men of indie
pendence and rigid believers in await
ing official details before reaching a
conclusion. Therefore, it is certain
that the case will be Judged and de-
cided on its merits and without pre-
conceived inclinations.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
THEY HAVE RELIGION.
American Revivalists Are Stirring
Up the Welsh.


London, Dec. 17.-There has been a
remarkable spread in the religious re-
vivals, which were started at Bolton,
Lancashire, by Rev. Rueben A. Tor
rey and Charles M. Alexander, both OF
whom are from Chicago.
AT first the movement was consid-
cred to be only one OF the periodical
outbursts which happen from time 10
time throughout England and Scot
land, but the proportions II has now
assumed attract general attention.
Wales, which is largely non-conform-
list, is ringing with revivals and the
churches are crowded on week days
and on Sundays. Some Of the places
of worship will not accommodate those
who wish to attend, and people gather
in halls and in the open streets. All
classes are affected.
A notable difference between the
Welsh revivals and other revival
meetings Is the fact that the proceed
ings are not conducted solely by those
on the platform. The leaders COM
mence the service with a prayer. The
massed congregation. however, does
not follow this leadership, but indl-
viduals or groups Of individuals offer
prayer suggested by personal
promptings until the whole becomes a
babel Of independent supplication with
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

either the steamship America or the steamship Kain Auguse Vic
for transatlantic service placed on end New Yos scap
Washington which sos
it,
the
Eachw will an
be la
gymnasium
ehreegr
Of and
There will in
staterooms Of which will have dimensions of 10 by
night and day.
displacement of $50
of 10000 Of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Paris, Dec. 17.-Great activity is
manifested in official and diplomatic
quarters in connection with the open
ing next Tuesday of the sessions OF
the international commission which is
to inquire into the North sea incident.
The meeting will bring together some
of the leading naval and legal figures
Of the five foremost maritime pow
ers.
Besides the Anglo-Russian crisis,
which the appointment of the commits
sion has averted. it is expected that
the meeting win establish a number
of presidents affecting international
naval conditions and the rights and
responsibilities of belligerents and neu-
trails in time of war.
The British and Russian members
of the commission will arrive here
Monday. The French member is al
ready here. The steamer Finland, on
which Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis.
the American representative of the
commission is a passenger, is due to
arrive at Dover Sunday night, and
Admiral Davis is expected to arrive
in Paris Monday.
The various delegations include a
number of interesting personages
Special interest attaches to Capt
Clado of the Russian party, owing TO
his sensational arrest for engaging in
q. newspaper campaign with the object
of having the Black sea fleet pass the
Dardanelles to reinforce Vice Admiral
Rojestvensky's squadron. Clado is
considered the ablest naval tactician
in Russia.
Final arrangements have been made
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
MYRICK WAS ON HAND.
Contempt Was Not Shown by the
Savannah Attorney.

valdosta, Ga, Dec. 17.-This morn
ing w. R. Smith of Waycross was
tried in the federal court, upon the
charge of opening a letter that did not
belong to him and of using the con-
tents, which was draft for $50. The
letter was addressed to "W. r.
Smith," but was intended for "W. o.
Smith" 1t came from a lawyer as
money that had been collected. w.
r. Smith claimed that he had a claim
for furniture that was destroyed
against railroad, and was looking
for a check from railroad lawyer.
The jury released him.
1t was in this case that the court
issued a rule against John E. Myrick
of Savannah, forcing him to come here
to defend the prisoner. When asked
by the court why he should not be
adjudged in contempt, Mr.. Myrick re-
piled that he was on hand as the court
ordered. And thus the contempt pro-
ceedingS dropped.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Il was advised by a friend to try
Peruna and eventually I bought a bot
tie. l took it, and then another, and
kept taking it for three months.
AT the end of that time my health
was restored, my nerves no longer
to assume my social position.
II certainly feel that Peruna is de-
serving of praise. Nellie G. Loomis.
The rich foods usually served at
holiday dinners and the unusual in
diligence in them irritates the stom-
ach and paves the way for catarrh
which soon fastens itself upon its vic
tins
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

81 took pills and other medicines
daily, but found as soon as l stopped
i was worse off than ever.
Being advised to use Peruna, l soon
found that it brought a wonderful
change in my entire system. 1t cleared
up the sluggish channels of my diges-
tive organs and assisted nature in re-
lieving itself of the waste. 1t restored
my strength, increased my appetite,
and gradually restored me to perfect
health.
II certainly have good reason to be
grateful. and heartily endorse PERU
ma. "--William G. Berger
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
DODGE GOING BACK.

Galveston, Tex, Dec. 17.-Charles
F. Dodge, who has been wanted In
New York to answer sensational
charges and over the extradition of
whom there has been litigation and
numberless entanglements, left for
New York to-day. He went on board
the Mallory line steamer in charge of
United States Marshal Hanson and
three deputies. The ship sailed short
~ after noon and no incidents of in
terest attended the departure of the
noted prisoner.
New York, Dec. lit is rumored
tonight I'm New York that when
Charles j. Dodge reaches this city he
will throw himself upon the mercy OF
the court and tell all he knows about
the Dodge Morse divorce matter, In
connection with which he has been in
dictcd for perjury.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
FIREWORKS CAUSED
FIRE AT WAYNESB0R0.

waynesboro. Ca. Dec. 17.-Hum-
phrey & Son sustained a loss by fire
this afternoon Of about $500. The fire
was caused by an explosion Of fire.
crackers, and created quite a lot Of ex-
element for a time. The fire was in
the business center OF the town. and
was only held down by the vigilance Of
the bucket brigade, which promptly
turned out and did valiant service. 4.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Il had lost nay appetite and was
rundown from over-eXertlon and ex-
posture as business manager of the
Bryant Minstrels.
II was at a different city almost
daily, subject to continued climatic
changes, midnight awakenings in or
der to make train connections, irregu-
lar meals and all kinds of drinking
water which breed many diseases to
theatrical folks en- route.
II consider Peruna IA blessing to
overworl1ed. nervous and delicate hui
manity. l thank you again and again
for the benefit have derived through
your wonderful remedy.
PutmOn.
Address Dr. S. b. Hartman, Presi-
dent of The Hartman Sanitarium, Co
lumbus Ohio. for free medical advice.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
COMPANIES THAT WILL
BUILD THE WARSHlPS.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Secretary Nor
ton to-day approved the recommends
ton of the Naval Board on Construc-
ton for the award of the contract for
the construction of the armored cruisers
Montana and North Carolina 20 the
Newport News Shipbuilding Company,
at its bid of $3,575, 900 for each vessel,
and the contract for the construction
of the battleship New Hampshire to
the New York Shipbuilding Company,
at its bid of $3,74S, 900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Dallas. Tex, Dec. n.-To-day was
the day set for holding county meet.
ings OF cotton growers IN Texas. for
the purpose OF making plans 10 hold
uumarketed cotton FOR better prices
The call Was issued by Col. ". n. Pc
tefs president Of the Texas Cotton
Growers Association. Reports from
Northern Texas indicate that not many
~ the meetings were held because the
farmers are piowinE and preparing TOR
neat years crop.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
MADE HIS FORTUNE,
NOW WANTS TO SELL.

Atlanta. Dec. i7.--Acoordlng 10 a dis
patch from Memphis. Abner Powell
wants 10 sell the Atlanta baseball fran
chise. n be cannot sell the entire
franchise 20 an acceptable party, then
De proposes 10 seil third Interest, re-
tninlng the majority control Powell
tune and q ready 20 retire ~ he can DO
- aEreeably,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Nashville. Tenn. Dec i7.-Rev. r.
l.. Amls. secretary Of the Tennessee
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. IA dead here a. an In
Urinary, where he had undergone an
operation. re Was prominent in South
eru Mcthodism, and a. the time ~ his
Pulaski. Tenn. lie was 0 years OLD,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
Pho Contra, Rome.

Rome, Dec. 17.--Pio Contra, the
faithful attendant of the late Pope
Leo, died here to-day Of apoplexy thus
fulfilling his own prediction that he
would soon follow his master. Cen
ira, who was one of the most pictures
que figures of the late Pontificate, liv-
ID entirely for Pope Leo. sleeping
practically in the same room and en-
joying the entire confidence Of the
late Pope.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
TRIED TO MAKE 1T
SEEM ACCIDENTAL.
Revolving Facts Brought Out After
the Death of syvefon.

Revolving Facts brought Out After
the Death of syveton.
Paris, Dec. 17.-Revolting details OF
the domestic conditions preceding Dep
uty Syveton's death continue TO flood
the newspapers.
According to deposition made by
Madame Syveton before the examin-
ing magistrate. it has been definitely
ascertained that Deputy Syveton COM
mitted suicide by inhaling gas and
in order to avert a scandal. Madame
syveton admitted TO the magistrate
that she, with the help of the house
keeper, so placed the body of her hus-
band as to make It appear that his
death was accidental. and also that
she burned the deputy's private pa
perg.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
Mrs. Marie Rhodes, Quitman.

Ouitman, Ca, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Marie
Tillman Rhodes died here last night,
at the home of her mother, Mrs.
c, G.. Tillman. Mrs. Rhodes was p
years old, and was married last jan
uary to Mr.. Herbert G. Rhodes, whose
tragic death occurred near here last
May by drowning in the Wlthiacoo-
chee river. during a picnic. Mrs.
Rhodes leaves one child. She be-
longs to the best families Of Quitman
and was a niece of Mrs. e. e. Rey-
nolds of Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
OBITUARY..
Judge e. H. Hammond, Memphis,

Judge r. H. HammOnd' MemphIs'
New York, Dec. 17.-Judge e. H.
Hammond of the federal district court
Memphis, Tenn, died here to-day aft
err an illness of four days with pneu-
monia.
Judge Hammond came to New York
about two weeks ago to attend a meet
ing of the Mckinley Memorial AS
ISOLATION and decided to remain a few
days for a visit with his daughter
He contracted a severe cold early IN
the week and Tuesday it developed
into pneumonia.
Judge Hammond was 66 years old
The body will be taken to Memphis
for burial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
Mr.. nnmnhrcr CnstIemnn. sd. LIQUID,

Columbus, Ca, Dec. H.-News mas
reaahed here Of the death of Mrs.
Humphreys Castleman at st. Louis.
THE remains will be brought TO this
CITY FOR interment. She is survived by
her husband and two children and also
by two brothers and two sisters. Mrs.
]. r. Glenn OF Atlanta and Mrs. Ger
trude Hardys OF Jackson. Miss. Col.
William Garrard Of Savannah and
Hon. l.. r. Garrard Of this city are the
hrofhQra
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Those who have been acquainted
with the value of Peruna in such cases
often escape the evil consequences of
these feasts.
At the beginning of the first symp-
tom of catarrh of the stomach or
dyspepsia, Peruna should be taken.
Sometimes 1t is necessary to begin
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
TEN TIMES T0RPED0ES
STRUCK SEVAST0P0L

Toxic, Dec. Is, II a. m.-The battle
ship Sevastopol has been successfully
torpedoed ten times. Advices from
Port Arthur say that she is aground
and is evidently completely disabled.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Tho Child: Aunt Mary. nurse says
when n thundefs. SIS the Lord scold-
in'a un.
Aunt Mary perhaps n IN. dear
The child. Well. don't see what
he's got ~ be 10 mad about. Tee done
everything to-day 'eepf brush my teef.
Brooklyn Llfe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

'My health was excellent until
about n year ago, when l had
complete collapse from OVERRIDING
socially, not getting the proper rest
and too many late suppers. My
stomach was in dreadful condi-
ton and my nerves all unstrung.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

Church: see the Attorney Gen.
eral Is going 70 stop All this guessing
business IN the newspapers.
Gotham: Whom do you suppose
that's aimed a. The Wenther Bu-
reau 7--Y0nkera Statesman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18
statesboro Methodists' New Pastor.

Statesboro, Ga, Dec. H.-Rev. G. G..
N. MacDonell, the new pastor of the
Methodist Church, arrived here with
his wife and three children last night,
and were met by a representative of
the Ladies' Parsonage Society," and
driven to the parsonage, where every
thing was arranged for their coming.
The Methodists are congratulatlng
themselves that they have the services
of so able a man as Rev. Mr..
MacDOnell
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

with n very small dose, Just before
meal time. The dose should be in
creased gradually to the usual size. as
the stomach will bear it.
No other remedy in the world has
cured so many cases of stomach trou-
BILE and dyspepsia as Peruna.
A multitude of people are sending
in testimonials to the effect that after
everything else had been tried without
success. Peruna had cured them.
Life Had Become n Burden, Caused by
Acute Indigestion.
Mr. William ]. Berger. Moran Bros,
Ship Yard. Seattle, Wash, President
Protected Union of Engineers, writes:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

This made me feel very miserable,
but six bottles of Peruna restored the
functions of my stomach until all
traces of dyspepsia had passed away.
II have now splendid appetite and
enjoy excellent health" - Jennie
Belcher.
Mr.. Carroll Putmon, $40 Carlisle
ave. Cincinnati. Ohio. writes:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

II was troubled for some time
with acute indigestion and palpita-
ton of the heart, which distressed
me greatly and deprived me of the
Joy of life.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-18

81 feel 1t duty TO state for the
benefit of those who may suffer as
l have, and who do not already
know about Pcruna, that IL is the
only medicine that I found to sure
my indigestion and nervous debility.