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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

Director Edgar of the Department
of Public Safety in Scranton, Pa. has
opened vigorous war on f1at-wheel and
other street cars which come under the
head of nuisances. He has caused the
arrest of several motormen and conduc-
tors, SIS fine being imposed in each
case. The company's attorney has
filed appeal, but Mr.. Edgar declares
that the public is entitled to better ac-
commodation in the way of noiseless
and clean cars than is being fur
nished.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

Billy Kersands and his negro min
strel aggregation Wednesday matinee
and night, Isadore Rush and the New
York Florodora Company on Thurs
day night, and local amateurs in a
benefit for the Confederate Veterans,
matinee and night, Friday. make up
this weeks offerings. The appearance
of Kersands will be as great an event
with the colored population as that of
Miss Rush and the Tell Me, Pretty
Maiden" sextette will be with the reg
ular patrons of the house.
There is no better known negro min
strel than Billy Kersands and the
four-sheets that depict him are not
exaggerations to any great extent.
Kersands with his own company of
colored entertainers will appear at two
performances Wednesday. Manager
Seeskind has arranged to reserve the
entire balcony for the colored patrons.
Seats will be put on sale tomorrow.
Matinee, so cents. night. IS and so
cents Balcony matinee. so cents, night
rs cents. Gallery matinee, rs cents,
night, so cents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

Tim Murphy is to revive Martha
Morton's "a Bachelors Romance" for
spring tour. Mr.. Murphys tour be-
gins in Louisville. and he will go East
via the South.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

Fay Templeton has gone to st. Au
gustine, where she has taken a cot
tage for the rest of the season. 1t is
probable that she will not appear again
in public until next September.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

Ada Rehan denies the truth of the
report of last week that she was to
be a co-star with Henry Irving.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
ATTEMPT TO WRECK TRAIN.
Obstructions Placed on Track at Cor
mans Bridge, Near AsheviIle.

Asheville, n. c., May 7.-Three angie
bars. placed on the track at Germans
bridge, five miles west of Asheville,
came near wrecking the fast westbound
passenger train, No. 35 at 2 O'Clock yes
terday morning
The Instructions were distributed
along the track and the engine passed
over the first. Engineer Parrott shut
off steam and reversed his engine at the
first obstruction. When the second was
reached, the train had slackened it's
speed and the engine rode the obstacles
for some distance. 1t came to a stop
just in time to prevent its striking
thiIG obstacle. The escape from dc
astrous wreck is due to the fact that
the engineer had his train under ex-
ceilent conrol. The point where the
Instructions were placed is an usually
dangerous place.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
WARRANT FOR $4,000, 900.
Payment of This Government For the
Panama Canal Property.

Washington, May 7.-Secretary Shaw
this afternoon signed a treasury war
rant for s4O,O0O,O0O which will be de-
livered next Monday to J, P. Morgan
and company of New York, as disburs-
ing agents of this government, on ac-
count OF the Panama canal Purchase.
The warrant is dated May 9th. and
will be delivered by Secretary Shaw
personally on Monday next. This war
rant is many times larger than any
warrant ever before issued by this
government. The largest sum pre-
viously covered by a single government
warrant was for $1,000, 900 paid to Rus
sia in 1868, on account of the Alaskan
purchase. The next sum was 600
paid in 1876 to the British government,
on account of the Halifax award under
the treaty of Washington for infringe
ment Of fisheries rights in Nova SEQ
tian waters.
In 1899 this government paid, through
the French ambassador, $20,0O0,O00 for
the Philippine islands, but this sum was
REPRESENTED by four warrants OF $1,000
900. The $15,OOO,OO0 agreed upon as the
purchase price for Louisiana territory,
was paid in 1903 by Ahe assumption by
the United States of the claims of cit
liens of this country against France,
amounting to So. 10000 and the issue
to France Of certificates OF stock in the
sum of 81, $50, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
TRIBUTE TO MCKINLEY
Resolution Adopted by the Methodist
General Conference.

Los Angeles, California. May o.
The Methodist General Conference to-
day paid eloquent tribute to the mem
ory OF the late President William Nc
Kinley. A resolution presented by Rev.
j. w. p. Bowen, colOred. candidate for
bishop Of Chattanooga, Tenn, struch
responsive chord, and the conference
adopted it by a standing vote and re-
ferred it to the committee on Episco-
pacy, with instructions to prepare a
memorial, giving appropriate express
sion of honor and respect. The resolu-
ton dwells upon the loyalty of Presi-
dent Mckinley to the Methodist church,
his cherished memory as citizen, and
his great service to his country as a
patriot and statesman.
DR.. J. r. Cook, offered a resolution
to appoint a special committee of seven
to revise the Rubrics Of the Ritual up
on the administration Of the sacrament.
DR.. Cook said that the language upon
this important paragraph in the
church's discipline was not clear and
in discussing it, wanted to know how
much more proxy worship Is to be IN
troduced into the church,"
The resolution was referred to the
committee on reviyals.
All the protestant churches in Los
Angeles and adtutant cities and towns,
will be occupien tomorrow by ministe-
rial delegates to the general conference.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
CAPITAL AND LABOR.
Joint Trade Agreements Discussed
John Mitchell Speaks.

New York, May 7.-Capital and labor
met again today at the continued meet
in, e the xecutiS- committee OF the
National Civic Federation.
The object of the meeting was the
proposition Of joint trade agreements,
one Of the subjects which the late
Chairman, Senator Marcus A. Hanna
believed was the closest to the work of
the Federation.
John Mitchell. strongly advocated
the joint trade agreement idea.
The idea Of the joint trade agree
ment is the essence of trade union
ism," he said. I'VE have now $1,000
men working under conditions which
are fixed by joint agreement. We ad-
just all difference now by agreements;
we leave no question to arbitration;
arbitration is preferable to strikes
that is ALL
II believe in strikes; 1 also believe
in lockoutS. Neither side must sur
render either one of these rights. But
1 believe neither thing should be re-
sorted to until each side has exhausted
every peaceful means for settlem ent."
In reply to questions put to him by
members Of the federation, Mr.. Mitch
ell SAID that under no circumstances
would he consent to the arbitration of
some fundamental questions. He
would never consent to arbitrate the
eight hour work day or his right 20
belong to a union.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10

Yale Wins Inter-C. .llegiate Track
Meet From Priuceton.

New Haven, May Yale today won
the annual spring games with Prince
ton on Yale field, in a meet as success
ful in point OF interest for spectators
and in point Of records as any held here
for many years. The star perform
ance was the worlds pole vault record
made by w, McIapahaa 1905, of Yale.
VINO vaulted clean IL feet in exr,fbH
tion. McLanahan has tried several
times this year dn meets to equal hf.
practice performances. This wear
Princeton had only one man, Moore in
the event. McLanahan had repeatedly
beaten More and the three Yale men
against him and was anxious to attempt
TO break the record. Trainer Murphy
acquiesced and McLanahan cleyeriy
Faulted IL feet The crowd cheered
long and enthusiastically.
Two records for Yale-Princeton dual
meets were also made. John ID. De-
Witt, Of Princeton, threw the sixteen
pound hammer 164 feet. "a inches.
coming close to his best performance
an the intercollegiate track meet. f. #.
Glass. the Yale foot ball guard put the
shot 46 feet, 3 1-2 inches beating the
record made in Yale dual meets by Fred
Beck who held the intercollegiate rec
ORD Princeton, with a team OF less
than twenty men. was hopelessly out
classed in many OF the events.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
COMMIT MURDER
In the Space of Half an Hour, the
Two Desperadocs Attacked Three
Men. Killing One, Fatally woundiinr
Another and HoIdins-up n Third
They Escaped. But Posse OF Ofu-
zens Was Quickly Organized, and
Under Town Marshal Rotimau. Gave
Pursuit, With Prospects That tho
Men Will be Captured.

Norfolk, Va. May two deperadoes
shot one man to death. fatally wounded
another and held up n third in the
streets OF Port Norfolk tonight. They
escaped, but a posse is pursuing them.
There is no clue to their identity. but
some bundles found beside tke dead
body OF c. Richardson. a negro. have
been identified by store keeper as the
same he sold an hour before the shoot
ing to a negro by the name OF Freger.
This negro is missing.
The three hold-ups followed each
other in such rapidity and within suoh
a snort distince OF each other that the
village was in a furor OF excitement
before the forms OF the bandits had
vanished in the darkness, after the last
affair.
fursuit was at once given and at an
early hour this morning. Tswn Marshai
Rodman with a posse Of citizens is close
upon the desperadoes in the nefghbo<-
hood of Western Branch
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
HAS A LEASE BEEN MADE?
A RUMOR IN GOLDSBORO THAT
LACKS CONFIRMATION.
Ii Is Said That All Details Have Been
Arranged TO Turn Over the A. &
n. c. Road to the Finlayson-Mills
Syndicate
Especial to The MessengerD

Especial to The Messenger.)
Goldsboro, y. G.. There Is a
rumor current here and there is good
reason to believe the rumor. although
1t is lacking in confirmation from any
source. that the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroad. about which there
has been so much discussion in the state
papers OF late, has been leased 10 the
Finlayson- Mills syndicate. who were
the first to make application for ffs
lease. A few OF the partie- ne lease
hive in this city. but none OF them could
be seen today. II leased to this syndi-
cate, II will mean that the road viii be
extended several miles west from this
city.
1t is said that the details have been
arranged and the only thing now hold
ing UP the transaction is the applica-
ton for a receiyershGp. The peoule
of Goldsboro and the stockholders oil
the road here are delighted with the
prospects of a lease.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
DEATH OF GOV. VILLADA.
Was Chief Executive of the State OF
Mexico.

Mexico City, May 7.-Governor Villa
da, cf the State of Mexico died yester-
day a. To.uca, Capital of that state
after four days illness from pneumonia
He was born in Mexico City in 1S41
and took an active part in the war
against the French and imperialists,
winning successive promotions for skill
and gallantry.
After his campaigning days were
over, he became a newspaper editor
here and in 1892 was elected governor
Of the State of Mexico. His admins
tration has Keen progressive and salts
factory
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
AFRAID OF CHINA
Negotiations to Restrain
China From Joining Japan or
Otherwise Breaking Neutrality
The Imperial Government Gives a
Positive Promise Not to Vary From
Its Expressed Purpose-French Of
ficialS Believe That Supreme
Struggle is Imminent, the Result of
Which Will Largely Determine the
Outcome of the Wa-.

Paris, May THE critical situation
feverish interest, Russian reyerseS
causing almost as much depression here
as at st. Petersburg. The official view
is that Russia has suffered a serious,
but not an irreparable blow. The for
eign Office had not received tonight Off
completely invested by land and sea,
but a leading official said:
1--WE accept the investment as an ar
complished fact. for even if the harbcr
is not completely blocked, an invest
ment exists for all practical purposes.
The landing is considered merely pre-
liminary to a supreme struggle which
will soon occur near Mukden. Upon
that will largely depend the outcome
of the war"
Diplomatic negotiations during the
week took a definite form to restrain
China from joining Japan or otherwise
breaking neutrality. The French min
lister at Pekin, and it is unders TODD the
ministers of all the powers, including
the United States, joined in the repre-
SentatiOn. The results have been sat
jsfactory, the imperial government Civ
ing a positive promise not to vary from
a rigid observance of neutrality. Off
Gals are somewhat doubtful of Chinese
promises as they recall that after a
former declaration OF neutrality, China
permitted black flags to assail French
interests. However, Chinas positive
declaration, backed by the identical po-
Sition Of the powers, is considered as
reducing Chinais participation to a
ioiY
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
READY FOR BRAZHLANS.
General STAFF OF Peru Orders Out
Troops to Meet Invaders.

Lima, Peru, May THE general
staff has ordered two line battalions
and one battery of machine guns TO
proceed to Alto Jurua, by way OF the
River Amueya, TO repulse any Bra
lillian troops there may be in that ter
citory, and one battalion. with two
machine guns, has been ordered to
Chandless, on the river Perus. to s,is-
tain Peruvian sovereignty there. The
general staff has also ordered that
Iquitos be placed I'm a state of defence.
that the harbor be mined and that a
division be formed there OF three
thousand men. which shall under GER
tain circumstances occupy Tabatinga
and Manos, Brazilian towns on the
Amazon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
MRS. POWELL CONVICTED.
The Jury's Verdict is imprisonment
For Life. .

Dover, Del, May Mrs. Mary A.
Powell was tonight convicted OF the
murder OF Estella Aibin the jury fixing
the punishment at imprisonment for
life. The trial was in progress one
week and jury deliberated two hours
day.
EStella Albin lived with Mr.. and Mrs.
Powell at Bowers Beach, near here.
"On February 9th she was found mur-
dered in the attic of the house. Mrs.
Powell was arrested and confessed, but
declared the act was committed in
self defense. The evidence showed that
ilhcit relatio existed between Mr..
Powell and Miss Albin and the prose-
cution endeavored to prove that. Mrs.
Powell killed the girl in a jealous
frenzy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
RUSSIA WILL Make EXHIBIT.
Gables For Big Floor Space at the St
Louis Exposition.

st. Louis, May IA cablegram was
received from st. Petersburg today by
Director of Exhibits Skiff of the worlds
fair, stating that Russia will make an
elaborate exhibit at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. Russia, before
the war with Japan, had planned to
be represented at the fair, but recent
ly decided to abandon its proposed
exhibit The cablegram today telling
of Russia's decision caused surprise to
the exposition officials. The Russians
will take 10000 square feet in the va
ried industries building and will also
be represented in the Liberal and Fine
Arts.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10

None of the Vessels OF Togos fieet
Were Damaged-The Crews oil the
Different Fireships Showed Great
Heroissn and Courage, Wh1ch
EauaIIed That Shown on ANY
Event i'm the War History OF the
World-Russians Are Trying 10
Keep Up Communication With Port
Arthur-General Kuropatkin Has
Entire independence in carrying
Out His PIans-The Japanese ARE
Following Out the Same Plans They
Ised i'm the China-Japanese war
The Emperor Reiterates His Deciar-
alton That As Many Men Shall BE
Furnished As Are Needed to Insure
Victory to the Russian Arms.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
r., F. & p. Passenger Train Wrecked

Richmond. Va, May 7.-Southbound
passenger train No, 403, on the Rich
mpnd, Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad was wrecked at Quantico to-
night, and Engineer Robert Davis of
this city was killed. Fireman Franklin
saved himself by jumping. Express
Messenger Herring was slightly hurt
The train ran into an open switch, and
on a turntable. The engine and tender
turned over into the pit. The express
car was badly damaged. The body
Engineer Davis was brought to his
home here tonight The dead man
leaves wife and eight children
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
FIRE AT PTTTSBURG.
Threatened at One Time to be a DIS
astrous Confagration.

Pittsburg, May IA fire broke out
to-day in Gerber's Carriage Cofnpa-
ny's plant, on Fifth street, near Penn
sylvania avenue. and for a time IL
threatened TO develop into a disas-
trous confiagration. The entire nre
department was called out. but the
flames were confined to the Gerber
building. a large four-story brick
structure, which was entirely de-
stroyed.
The loss is estimated at 800. 900.
fully covered by insurance. An ex-
plosion of a gas engine was the cause
Of the fire. A number OF employees
who were on the fourth floor were
rescued with difficulty
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Change OF Episcopal Name is Inex.
pedient.

Boston, Mass, May The committe
Of fifteen which was appointed by the
national triensfial convention OF the
Episcopal church at San Francisco in
1891 to consider the advisability Of
changing the legal name OF the dennm-
iration, has issued an extended report
in which the opinion is expressed that
any report is to be submitte TO the
The report is to be submitted to the
general convention which will assemble
in this city next October.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
ChIoroformed an Entire Congregation

Wabash, Ind, May while Chris
tan holiness people were in the midst
of an enthusiastic revival meeting at
their tabernacle here today an un-
known person dashed a big bottle OF
chaorofon over the congregation A
nuinDer of persons were so overcome
that they had TO be dragged TO the
doors before they revived.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
THE ENTRANCE TO PORT
ARTHUR IS BLOCKED
The Last Attempt to Close Up the Channel En-
trance Was Successful. but it Resulted
in the Loss of Many Lives
THE RUSSIANS ARE DEPRESSED

kura Maru or the Asagawo Maru. 1t
is to be regretted that nothing partic-
ularly could be learned concerning
their brave discharge Of their duties,
but the memory of their exemplary
conduct will remain long in the I'm
perial navy.
The destroyer and the torpedo
boat fiotilla, besides resisting the enc
my bravely, fought against wind and
waves. The torpedo boat f1otilla ap-
preached close to the mouth of the
harbor and rescued more than half
the men,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Death OF M-. Andrew McNaIly.

Chicago. May "A dispatch to The
Chronicle from Los Angeles, Cal, an
nounces the death at Pasadena, Cal.
of Andrew McNally. head of the pub
fishing house OF Rand, McNally and
Company. Mr.. McNally had not been
in good health for some time, but his
death, which was due to heart disease.
was sudden and unexpected. Mr.. Nc
Nally was one OF Chicago's wealthy
men and was rated well up among
the ci.y's millionaires.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Fatal Results of an Old Family Feud

Kansas city, May Ga special 60
the Star from Austin says:
A sensational killing occurred today
at Luting, eighty miles southeast OF
Austin. 8. T. Nixon, a memeoer OF the
State Democratic executive COMMITTEES,
shot and killed r A Malone and Col
onel veasy, two prominent citizens o(
Luting. Nixon is a wealthy planter
The shooting Is said to have grown out
OF an old family feud-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Appeal of Tunis Lumber Co. With
drawn.

Norfolk. Va, May THE Tunis
Lumber Company tonight withdrew
it's appeal from the decision OF Judge
Waddill, making permanent the re-
ceivers named upon the petition of
Georgianna III. E. Wilson, ct al There
is a lengthy agreement incidental TO
the withdrawal.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Colonial Danes National Society Adj
jOurnS.

Washington, May THE biennial
council of the National Society of the
Colonial Danes of America adjourned
today. Later the delegates visited the
national cemetery at Arlington where
they held a ceremony in connection
with the placing there of a handsome
ly embossed volume, containing a re-
cord of every United States soldier
and sailor who lost his life in the war
with Spain.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Mrs. Sheridan Injured I'm a Boat Col
liSian

Norfolk, Va, May I'm endeayoT-
ing to ward off the bow OF the Standard
Oil Company's yacht Petrolia- which
was about 10 ram the sailing yacht
Diana, in the Hague today, Mrs. NJ A
Sheridan. of New York. wife OF the
Diana's owner, slipped and was caught
between the two boats. Her right leg
was crushed and she was taken to a
hospital The boats were slightly dam
aged It'd
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
An Eouome of the Cotton Industrr

World Fair Grounds, st. Louis, May
THE special cotton exhibit. located
in the Agriculture Building and Cover
ing more than 10000 square feet has
been completed. The purpose of the
exhibit which is participated in b. tne
cotton growing states, Is to present an
ep6togne Of the cotton industry.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
Pennsylvania and Columbia in Track
Meet.

New York, May TRACK and field
athletes, REPRESENTING the Universi-
ties of Pennsylvania and Columbia
together in a dual meet here at South
field today and after a spirited and
close contest Columbia won 541s to 1872
No records were broken nor even
eGualed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-05-10
For Communication With Port Ar
thur.

st. Petersburg, May 7.-10:10 p.
m.-The Russian admiralty expects
to be able to continue communication
with Port Arthur, in spite of the cut
ting of the telegram line. Masts for
use in wireless telegraph have been
erected at the fortress TO conlnuni-
cate with stations at the north end of
the peninsula. Trained carrier pi-
geons wee also sent to Port Arthur
some tina ago, and through one
means or another the Russia author
tiles hope 10 retain communication.
The admiralty l. in possession of Sre-
cif1c infol nation to the effect that the
harbo. of Port Arthur is op=:l.