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The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
THREATENED BY GAS
New York Firemen Fought "A Dam
gerOus Fire.


New York, Feb. 23.-In constant dan
ger of an explosion in three immense
gas tanks, each containing 100000 Gu
bic feet of Illuminating gas, across the
street, New York firemen to-day fought
a fire in a six-story block on West Fiji
ty-ninth street. between Tenth and
Eleventh avenues. which was damaged
to the extent Of 100000.
The gas remained in the tanks
throughout the fire, owing to delay in
finding the proper officials to order it
withdrawn, and a large part of the ap-
paratus called out by four alarms was
employed in drenching the sides of the
steaming reservoirs. The fire had gain
ed great Roadway before the alarm was
sent in and the tall building was all
ablaze when the firemen arrived, en-
dangering not only the gas tanks, but
adjoining tenements, and a business
block but the damage was confined to
the one building.
The front and rear walls of the build
ing fell simultaneously, several firemen
having narrow escapes.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
PASSENGER ON Al PASS
CANNOT RECOVER.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The question
as to whether passenger on a rail-
road train, riding on a free pass who
loses his life on account of an act of
carelessness on the part of the rail-
road company, stands on the same
footing as a passenger who pays his
fare, to-day was decided by the Unite
ed States Supreme Court against the
free passenger, in a case involving
the Northern Pacific.
The Supreme Court held that there
is nothing in public policy to prevent
a contract between common carrier
and free passenger, exempting the
carrier from liability in case of acci-
dent
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Yin Kow. Feb 23.-The consuls have
decided on concerted action looking
to the naturalization of New Chwang,
They will. however. endeavor to secure
an expression of Russian official opin-
ion before acting further. An authori-
tative Japanese report says that 100
Japanese refugees sent to Port Arthur
had not been accounted for up to Feb.
10. Persistent refusal of official infor-
nation complexities United States Con-
sui Miller's difficulties.
An officer of the Russian intelligence
department is leaving for Pekin and
the interior of China for the purpose
of reporting on the attitude of the Chi
neSe.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
shnf His Arm.

Tallahassee, Fla, Feb. 23.-Yester-
day afternoon, while out hunting near
Tallahassee, Harry Robertson accident
ally exploded his gun while climbing
over fence, the entire charge of shot
entering his arm above the elbow. His
arm was so terribly lacerated by the
shot that the doctors found it neces-
sary to amputate. For some time 1t
was thought that he would not live,
but this morning no doubts are en-
tertained of his recovery.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
shake In on the Force.

New York. Feb. 2S.--.The "shake UP"
in the police department which. has
been expected since the advent of the
Mcclellan administration, took place
to-day when three inspectors, eleven
captains, one detective sergeant, one
sergeant and two patrolmen were
transferred. The three inspectors
transferred, Titus. Smith and Albert
son, were appointees Of Commissioner
Greene under the Low administration.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
The Newn of Maycrons.

Waycross, Ga. Feb. GA public
meeting of the Waycross Chamber Of
Commerce was held tonight. Way
cross cigars were smoked, Waycross
refreshments were served and Way
cross interests were discussed.
Mr.. G. M. Archer, master Of road
way for the Atlantic Coast Line, Is
seriously i'll at the hospital here. He
was stricken Sunday morning, and his
recovery Is not expected.
Mr.. benjamin f. McQuaig and Miss
Emma Harris were married last night
al the home OF Judge Burrell Sweat.
Quite a number of friends were pres
emf 10 witness the ceremony.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
vetoed Trnding stamp Ordinance.

waycross, Ga, Feb 2S.-Mayor j. A.
Jones used his veto power this morn
ing on the trading stamp ordinance,
passed by the City Council Friday
night. He gave as his reasons for
vetoing Ghe ordinance that one section
Of the ordinance was stricken out be-
fore it's passage, and that it would
not go into effect until thirty days
had passed since its passage and APP
nroval. He says the delay will not
serve the purpose the ordinance was
intended. The ordinance as passed by
the Council imposed tax of $1,000 on
every trading stamp concern DONG
business i'm the city of Waycross.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Kishinen Trials.

Kishineff, Russia, Feb. 23.-At the
resumption to-day of the second trial
Of prisoners connected with the massa-
ores here, Kurban and Rotar, accused
Of numbering Abram Hogan, were ac-
quilted, but the former was condemned
to years Imprisonment for particle
patton in the riots. The damage suit
was dismissed.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Court Stnrr in TOXIC.

Toxic, Feb. 23.-The plan arranged
for the Emperor and imperial head
quarters to move to Kyoto has been
temporarily abandoned. as 1t is now
thought better not to remove until
after the closing of the special session
of the Diet early in April. Small inter
est is manifested in the forthcoming
election. The war overshadows all po-
litical questions just now. The coun-
try is united politically and it is expect
ed that the new Diet will fully support
the government and cordially approve
all war measures
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
baltimore Banks Running.

Baltimore, Feb. 23.-The banks in this
city resumed business to-day in all their
branches for the first time since the
fire. Under Governor Warfield's proc
lamation, the enforced payment of pro-
testable paper has been suspended
from Feb. 6, thus making it necessary
for all who have matured obligations to
take care of them before the close of
banking hours to-day.
The Baltimore Stock Exchange will
not resume until tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Treaty with France.

Paris, Feb. 23.-According to infor-
nation conveyed by Baron DEstour-
nelles De Constant to the members of
a parliamentary group on international
arbitration at a meeting held at the
Baron's residence to-day, a treaty of
arbitration between France and the
United States will be signed shortly.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Dentists in convention.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The Southern
branch of the National Dental Associ-
alton is holding its sixth annual meet
ing here with about 100 members pres
ent. The president delivered his annual
address, making several recommended
tions looking to the widening of the
field of the associations work. Papers
were read on technical subjects.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
WILL BE GEN. DICK.

Columbus, o., Feb. 23.-Eighty-eight
out of the III Republican members of
the Ohio Legislature have signed the
petition put into circulation by the
representatives and senators of the
Thirteenth Congressional district.
pledging their votes to Gen. Charles
Dick for United States senator. Fifty
nine votes are necessary to nominate
in Republican caucus and seventy-two
are necessary to elect on joint ballot
in the Legislature.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
ENTERED W0MAN'S
ROOM AT MIDNIGHT.

Negro Arrested for Attempted As
sauIt in Mitchell County.
Pelham, Ga, Feb. pa negro en-
tered the room of the daughter of a
prominent turpentine operator who
lives about four miles from Pelham,
one night last week, and made an at
tempt to smother her. In the struggle
the young woman called for her father,
who. hearing the noise, reached for
his gun and ran in the room just as
the negro jumped out the window. The
matter was kept quiet until last night,
when the sheriff of Mitchell county ar
rested the negro and lodged him in Jail
at Camilla.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

indianapolis, Ind. Feb. 2S.-The Citi-
zens' Industrial Association to-day
adopted a constitution and decided to
hold the next convention in New York.
A resolution was adopted declaring
against the practice of cities in requir-
ing the use of the union label on pub
lie printing and union labor as class
in public work
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
FIRE AT BROCKPORT
Was Beyond the Ability of the De-
partment to Control.

Rochester N. y, Feb. 24.-Fire broke
out in the M. S. Phelps Piano Case
Manufacturing Company in the heart
Of the business section of Brockport, N.
Y, at 1880 o'clock this morning and
consumed that building. The loss is
SIS, OOO
1t spread to other structures and at
2:3O o'clock the firemen of Rochester
were appealed to for aid.
The loss at 3 o'clock was estimated
at $4,000 and the fire was then beyond
control and spreading.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
nrnnd Jnrr.r Tlre Report.

Chicago. Feb. 23.-The special grand
Jury which investigated the fire at the
iroauols ThAater made its report to-
dav TO Judge Chytraus, sitting In the
Criminal Court. The report fixes respon-
sibllity upon the theatrical managers
and city officials heretofore Indicted,
and exonerates Mayor Harrison.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
WENT UP; THEN OFF.
Remarkable Fluctuations Occurred
in the Wheat Pit.

in the Wheat Pit.
Chicago, Feb. 23.-Wheat for May
delivery sold to-day for $1.OS15 a bushel,
jump of az cents above Saturdays
final figures. The cause was a sensa-
tional advance in prices at foreign grain
markets.
A terrific slump followed, due to
profit-taking. May wheat made sheer
descent of cents bushel, dropping
to $1041a. The market developed an
extraordinary whipsaw character, re-
acting quickly a full cent, to $1O51s.
The day throughout was marked by
heavy trading and by periods of in
tense excitement. After touching $1.06h
the market fell to $1.03A. a loss of 5A
cents a bushel, compared with the high
point of the day. The closing price,
$1.04. was IL cents under Saturdays
latest quotation.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
MoxIey sorreI, GRIM.

Griffin, Ca, Feb. 2s.-Mr. Monkey
Sorrel died yesterday afternoon at the
home of his parents. Capt and Mrs. A.
c. sorrel on North Hill street. He had
been a great sufferer from heart
trouble and his death was not unex-
pected. He was % years OF age and
unmarried, but leaves besides his par
ents, a brother and sister and many
friends who mourn his death. The re-
mains will be carried to Savannah to-
night for burial.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

The Hague, Feb. 23.-The Japanese
minister here has asked his government
for instructions in regard to the speech
of M. Muravieff the president of the
arbitration tribunal and Russian minis
ter of Justice. yesterday with the view
of lodging a protest. 1t is declared here
that the government of the Netherlands
is not competent to receive such a conf
Stajnt
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
win Go to Lihnu.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 2s.-The Rus-
sian squadron under the command of
Admiral Wirenius, which has been Or
dered to return north Immediately
from Jibutil, French Somalland, will
go to Libau. Courand, on the Baltic,
and not to Cronstadt, as previously re-
ported.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
sakharoR AS Minister.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 2S.-Gen. SAX
haroff, chief of staff, of the military
district of Turkestan, has been APP
pointed to act as Minister of War dur
ing the absence of Gen. Kuropatkin,
whose appointment to COMMAND the
Russian military forces in the Far
East was gazetted yesterday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
COCHRAN GOES TO CONGRESS.
Elected to the Place That Mcclellan
Resigned.

Resigned.
New York, Feb. CIV. Bourke Coch-
to-day at the special election held in
the Twelfth Congressional district, to
fill the place made vacant by the resig-
nation of Mayor George B. Mcclellan.
Mr.. Cochran had practically no OPP
position, the Republicans not having
any nominee. The vote stood: Coch-
ran, 1888; Edward Cassidy (Social
Democracy. 224; James T. Hunter, $50
sialist Labor, 1861
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Mamie Is JubiInnt.

Mobile. Ala, Feb. 2S.-An enthusiastic
meeting of citizens was held tonight
IN the Commercial Club and many
speeches were made congratulating the
country and the port of Mobile upon
the ratification of the canal treaty.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Richmond. va, Feb. william Jen-
nines Bryan to-day visited the House
Of Delegates and made short address.
10 was well received by the members
ana the senators who came over 70 the
House side to greet him
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Mrs. n. n. YonIxum, Ennis, TEX.

Dallas. Tex. Feb. 23.--A special from
Ennis, Tex. says Mrs. Il. N. Yoakum,
mother Of President b. +. Yoakum OF
the Frisco system. died there last night
She came from Los Angeles some
months ago for the benefit OF her
health.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Cannot Rennir Them.

London, Feb. PA correspondent of
the Times at Wei-Hai- Wei says he
hears that all the mechanics at Port
Arthur, Dalny and Vladivostok are Chi
nese and that it is impossible for the
Russians to repair their damaged war
ships.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 23.--M. Har-
mer formerly of Malta, Ohio, shot and
killed his wife tonight and then COM
mitted suicide, shooting himself
through the heart.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Governor Has Returned.

Tallahassee, Fla, Feb. 23.-Hon. Will
liam Sherman Jennings, Governor, has
returned from South Florida, where he
went to attend several political gath
erings in the interests of his candi-
dacY for the United States Senate
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Berlin, Feb. 23.-Fritz Meyer ban
ker, has, the Tageblatt says, left Ber-
lin in consequence of liabilities amounts
ing to $500, 900, incurred on account of
losses due to the depreciation of Rus
sian securities.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Transports En- Route.

Port Said. Feb. 23.-The Russian
transports Orel, with 1927 troops on
board, and the Smolensk, loaded with
ammunition and provisions, both ar
rived here to-day from Suez and will
proceed for odessa during the day.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
On Her Mniden Voynre.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 23.-The recently
completed Pacific Mail liner Mongolia,
the largest RECONSTRUCTED ship
afioat, sailed out of the Virginia capes
to-day on her maiden voyage around
the Horn for San Francisco.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Nashville to Vote ON Bond Issue.

Nashville, Ga, Feb. 2S.-Nashville
will vote on a $1,000 issue of school
bonds on March /. 1t is proposed to
build $4,000 school building here
this summer. Five thousand dollars
worth of bonds will be sold and $1,000
will be raised by subscription.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
FOUND AGAINST JUMPER.
Decision Rendered in a WOOdmen Of
the World Case.

New Orleans, Feb. 23.-In the case
of M. F. Jumper VS.. the Sovereign
Camp, Woodmen of the World, the
United States GouIe of Appeals here
to-day decided that no relationship of
principal and agent existed between
the Sovereign Camp and the individual
camps of the order, and that, therefore,
the Sovereign Camp was not liable for
damages because of acts committed by
the different camps. Jumper was in
itiated into the Water Valley (Miss)
Camp and wanted $1,000 for alleged in
iuries sustained during the initiation.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Hamburg, Feb. 23.-The British
steamer Palatinia. Capt Stewart, from
Fernandina, arrived to-day with
heavy. list TO starboard, her cargo hav-
ing shifted during heavy weather en-
countered on the passage.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Vineyard Haven. Mass, Feb. 23.-The
schooner j. w. Balano from Jackson
Vile for Portland. at this port, ex-
perienced rough weather during the
passage. She broke foregaff during a
gale in the Gulf stream ON Feb. 12.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

st. Louis. FEB. 2s.-The National
Committees OF the fusionists and the
middle-of fhe-rOad wings Of the Popu-
list party tonight decided 20 hold a
Joint national convention 10 Springfield,
H., on July 4.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
1sMAY SUCCEEDS GRIscoM
As President of the Mercantile Ma
rine Company

New York, Feb. 23.-Clement A. Girls
com resigned to-day as president of the
International Mercantile Marine Com
pany and !. Bruce Ismay, the manag-
ing director of the White Star Line.
was elected to succeed him.
This announcement was made to-
night by the American line, and it was
added that beyond the official an
nouncement neither Mr.. Griscom nor
Mr.. Ismay would talk.
Mr. Griscom will not sever his con-
nection with the company, but has con-
sented to accept the position of chair
man Of the board. Mr.. Ismay will take
active charge of the companys opera
tons,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
nIII rnn.eh the senntn.

Paris. Feb. 28.-1he government bill
regulating secondary education and ex-
Guiding members Of all religious orders
from teaching, passed the Senate to-
day by O big majority
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Barlow. Fla. Feb. 2s.-Mr. A. d.
Chestnut whose home was near this
city. died yesterday, after "a short III
ness. lie was "a years Of age and
leaves a family.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
CoSSACkS NEAR PING YANG.
Continued from First Page.

SoIIt1II WI . y VII vi = II = q.
Fan, the same evening, thus arriving
within forty-five miles of Ping Yang,
Korea.
The rumor that the Russian Vladi-
vostok squadron has again put to sea
lacks confirmation.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
In from the Interior.

Harry Grenig and Chas. Craig left the road house at the mouth of the Tonsina and were seven days returning To town. They were alone till reaching the summit of Marshall pass. where they were joined by by J. P. Rockford, Arthur Olson and Grant Remington. The three latter went in early in the winter to the head of the Chittyna river to locate some good property. On the way out they struck the trail of Grenig and Craig, and had good travelling all the way.
 Buck Hoyt will soon be on his way out to town. He left here late last fall with six horses heavily packed with goods for trading with the natives. He succeeded in selling out and got good returns.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
EHNC fresh from the ranch 1ooo 5Oc per dozen.
 Levy & GUARANTEED

F. NJ. Brown, lawyer of this place, has just returned from Se- attle where he went in the early winter on business connected with the Bonanza mines.
 The boat and some of the cloth ing belonging to McPherson and Kelly. were found on the beach a couple of weeks after their leaving Catella to row to Kayak.
 Among those to arrive on the Ex- celsior was c. C, Gillis. Charley located about 1 ,OOO acres of valua- ble coal land at Kyak, some of which he has recently sold.
 Mir. Robert Blei, with large party ahd big outfit of machinery and supplies, will be here at an early date, and will immediately start in for the Nizina diggings.
 The only way to keep comfortable and warm this weather is to wear one of those new style sweaters or golf jackets. They come in all sizes for ladies. misses, boys, girla and young children. Prices range from $l .25 up-at the Emporium Mrs. Sheffar's store.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14

Nugget Jewelry of all description at kern's.
 Pool. , cents a cue at the Key stone.
 Fine stationery-the latest, at Broadway Pharmacy.
 w. R. Hildreth carries the larg- est stock of Cook Inlet snow shoes in Valdez.
 We have just received q large as- sortment of the finest Haviland China and Cut Glass at Kern's.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR KAYAK
 PRECINCT. DISTRICT OE ALASK

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR KAYAK PRECINCT. DISTRICT OF ALASKA. In the Matter of the Estat. oij
 JAMES ORsoS, Deceased. No l.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned was on the lsh day of December 1905 duly appointed administrator of the estate of said James orson, deceased.
 Notice is hereby further given by the admin i>tratOr oi said estate. to the creditors oi and all persons having claims against the said estate to exhibit them with tEe necessary vouchers within six months after the first pub llcation oi this notice. to the said administra- tor at his place of residence in Catalla Alaska, the same being the place for the iransaetion oi the business of said estate in the Precinct of Kayak.
 Dated Catalla, Alaska. December Is, 1903.
 WILLIAM CARELESS
 AdministratGr uf the estate of
 James Orson. deceased. Date oi first publication. Jan. II. Date "f last publication, Feb. ls WM Il. WHITILEsEY, Atty. for Administrator
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14

The cold can't penetrate the felt shoes we sell. Levy's-Good Goods.
 Here they go! All wool DOUBLE sweaters and Mackinaw shirts. re. duced to $3.OO; regular price $500. Levy's-Good Goods.
 Regular meeting of the Chamber oi Commerce to-morrow night, < o'clock, at the courtroom. A full attendance iS requested.
 James Fish. Jr.. the mail con tractor. returned on the Excelsior. he having gone out some time ago on business connected with the mail.
 lt Is asserted by one of the pas sengers of the Excelsior that when crossing the Copper River fla $ the boat turned completely over and filled the smokestack with water. The Kcllman Contracting Com- pany of St. Louis has been awarded the contract for the construction of the Alaska building for the St. Louis Exposition. The contract price is $l3,9S1.
 A very neat, well-bound book entitled Wise Old Deacon." by Jennie F.. Van has just been re- ceived at this office too late for com ment. but we will look it over and tell about il in our next, as il re- late> to the life of a dog. MT. F. P. Kenall, of Seattle, deal CT m turs, was d passenger on the Excelsior, he was bound for Perry island. where he maintains a fox ranch, and will begin to kill as soon as he arrives. He states that the average for blue fox skins this sea- son is about SIS.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14

Military Hair Brushes at Broad- way Pharmacy.
 Bananas 3O cents dozen at the Candy Kitchen.
 Lowney's candies fresh. Broad way Pharmacy.
 Souvenirs of all kinds for the folks at home. Kern.
 Fresh homemade candy every day at the Candy Kitchen.
 \ horse needs . blanket as we'll as q man. Sec those at Brownell's.
 o. S. Gardner is again back in town after short trip to the states.
 Must he sold immediately; a fine acclimated horse. Call on James Fish. ST.
 LOST-A fourth of your gold if you don't buy some quicksilver at Browncll's.
 l have just received full line of Key West and domestic cigars. w. R. IIildreth.
 Our old friend Billy Stair is again back in town, and ready for any kind of mushing.
 Good Harness.
 Cheap Harness !.
 at Brownell's.
 M. F. Adler. the musician. has again come to town, this time his wife accompanies him.
 The Home Restaurant and Wik- idels served coffee free to all who would partake on the night of the fire.
 Blanket-lined overals, the kind that carry warmth right with them, Sl.50 per pair at Levy's - Good Goods.
 The Jeanic is now placed on the run to Valdes by the A. P. x. Co. and will leave Seattle on the 2Oh oi this month.
 The dance that was announced to take place at the Post is now postponed. owing to the weather. until further notice.
 Robert Hildreth, who lief. here in the fall to receive medical treat ment in California, has returned in much better health.
 C. G. Dcbney and wife, of the St. Elias hotel. after a very pleasant vacation spent in California. have returned on the Excelsior.
 J. C. Heron. after three years absence in the states, has just re- turned with a bunch of dogs, and will mush into the interior.
 Cyrus Noble Van is again in our midst to take orders for his inspir- ing brands of wet goods. The booze merchants all wait for Van.
The Alaska prospector., 1904-01-14
The Ladies Bazaar

Has just received Il large line of Skirts. Waists, Silks, Velvets. Sat ins, Children's and Ladies' Hose, and Ladies' Underwear. Mittens. Combs, Corsets, &c. Lace Neckwear and Chiffon Supporters, Lambs Wool Soles and Kid Gloves of every shade.