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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
TURPENTINE MEN
AGREE TO CURTAIL
WILL CUT OFF PRODUCTION
TEN PER CENT. OF THE QUANTITY
MADE THIS YEAR.

This Agreement Was Reached at the
Convention of 600 Operators
i'm Observation-Disclosures Also
Agreed Not to Employ Recruiters
Or Try to Entice Hands From
Members of the AssOciation--A
Number of Addresses Were Deliv-
cred at the Meeting.
Jacksonville. Fla, Sept. 14.-six
hundred delegates attending the third
annual convention of the Turpentine
Operators Association adopted by
unanimous vote resolutions agreeing to
curtail the naval stores output for 1905
by manufacturing 10 per cent. less than
is manufactured this year.
The convention met at IL o'clock with
President A. D. Covington in the chair.
Addresses of welcome were made by
Hon. George M. Nolan, Mayor, on be-
half of the city. and State Senator Tel
fair Stockton and John G. Christopher,
on behalf of the Jacksonville Board OF
Trade. Responses were made by w.
w. Timmons of Triton, Ga, and j. @.
Boyd of Eagle Lake, Fla.
Frank Clark, Democratic nominee for
Congress from the Second Florida Dis
trict addressed the convention. He adj
vocated limiting production to actual
and necessary demand. and also to
maintain prices. He advised looking
to the future and saving trees as much
as possible to prolong the business.
A Committee on Resolutions was APP
pointed as follows: P. L. Switzerland.
chairman; e. P. Thaggard, H. D.
Richardson. C. B. Mclean and John
McCasken; Committee on Freight
Claims. e. P. Thaggard, j. H. Bos-
tick and A. T. Caldwell; Committee on
Labor, ]. C. McCaskell. S. M. Clyatt,
d. e. Richardson. r. G. Hall and j.
II. Powell.
At the afternoon session President A.
D. Covington delivered his annual ad-
dress, which was an able resume of the
situation during the past year, and
contained much good advice for the
future.
Resolutions Adopted.
The Committee on Resolukien4 re
ported, in "a preamble covering the sit
uation caused by the high price Of tim
ber, denoralized condition Of labor and
high prices of supplies, etc, a reso-
luton to the effect
"That the box cut be so reduced that
ten per cent less stuff be manufac-
tured next year than will have been.
made during 1904.
THAT the Executive Committee of
the association shall take necessary
steps to ascertain just how much stun
is being made this year by each opera
tor and proceed to adjust operations in
each locality.
That each operator pledge himself
to assist the committee in carrying out
its work and do everything reasonable
in carrying out the purpose of the res
olutions
THAT the Executive Committee Is au-
thorized to expend the necessary mon
ey to carry into effect the resolutions"
The Committee on Labor reported as
follows: THAT we hereby agree that
we viii not employ recruiters or try
TO entice hands from other operators
of this association.
THAT we will not pay accounts or
loan money to hands except in cases
OF sickness, and then at our own dis
cretion."
Both resolutions were discussed and
adopted by unanimous vote.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
BEAUFORT ELECTION.

Beaufort. S. c., Sept. 14-Total OF
nine boxes give Mayfield. 1872; Patter-
son, $50. Seven boxes out Of nine give
Earle, 237; Mobley. 2SO. For sheriff,
nine boxes give McTeer 367 and Porter
29s. For county superintendent of ed
ucation, nine boxes give Boyd 376 and
Dopson 256. Boyd and McTeer are
NOMINATED. The official count will take
place tomorrow at noon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
HUNTSVILLE LYNCHERS
HAVE BEEN INDICTED.
Bills Returned Against Ten Alleged
Members of the Mob.

Huntsville, Ala, Sept. 14.-In open
court the special grand jury investigat-
ing the recent lynching here to-day
asked for instructions on the proper
method of procedure to bring about the
impeachment of the sheriff of Madison
county and Mayor of the city for fail
ure to prevent the lynching of Horace
Naples, providing the grand jury sees
proper to proceed with that object in
view. Judge Speake probably will out
line the proper procedure tomorrow.
Ten indictments against alleged MEM
bers Of the mob have been reported by
this grand jury. Arrests will follow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
WILL SEND TROOPS TO
SUPPRESS ALBANIANS

salonica. European Turkey Sept. "A.
Sixteen battalions OF local militia
have been ordered 20 be mobilized IN
the districts Of Kilkish. seres and BE.
rat They viii be dispatched 10 Priz.
rem 20 suppress the inaurRent Alban-
ianH, A aalonlcn Have battalion left
here FOR Prizren to-day
The hlhanianH are again revolving
ana are demanding the acceptance OF
their demands IN fuii
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
All Prisoners Broke jail.

Mobile. Ala, Sept. i4.-A special
from Camden. Ala. says that al the
prisoners confined In the wilcox
county sail there broke jail and escap-
in ne marty. Bioodhounds will be put
an the track
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
ACCEPTS THE DENIAL.

investigation of the Alleged "Lealx"
Has Been Concluded.
cation of the charges of the Savannah,
Ga, Cotton Exchange regarding an al
legged leak in the government cotton
crop report of Sept. ?. has been con-
cluded, the Department of Agriculture
accepting the denial of the New York
brokerage firm that its telegram giving
an estimate of the crop was leak
from the department.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
PATTERSON NOMINATED.

Charleston, S. c., Sept. 14.-More re-
turns from the Second Democratic
primary tonight, show the nomination
OF j. o. Patterson OF Barnwell county
over s. G. Mayfield as Congressman
from the Second District to succeed 4.
G. Croft
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
FISHERMEN ARE MISSING.
Three Charleston Negroes Known 10
Have Beon Drowned.

Have Been Drowned.
Charleston. S. c.. Sept. 14.-Fourteen
negro fishermen who crossed the bar
Tuesday morning have not returned.
three are known to be drowned and
there Is only bare possibility that the
two other boat loads were picked up
by a passing vessel.
The big Ella which was report
ed missing yesterday reached the city
to-day with storm satls missing and
malnsail IN tatters She had aboard
three Of the rescued crew Of the lost
Salem. Three men Of the Dora ana
eight in the Grey Eagle are atill mis-
sing The last seen of the Grey Eagle
she was heading FOR four maafod
schooner, bat The gale was severe ana
there is only slight possibility that
the fishermen wsrs saved.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
WIFE SHOT HUSBAND
THROUGH THE BRAIN
Relieved THAT She Acted in self de-
feusc.

Elberton. Ca. Sept 1i.--G. W. Bond
Of. this place was shot and killed by his
wife last night, the ball passing
through his brain. b
II is said that Bond frequently mall
treated bic wife and that he came
home lart night IN an intoxicated con-
diion, threateninF 10 xii her
Mrs Bond has MOI been arrested. an
O. ir generally believed the killing was
a. afll-aofcn1a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
KUROPATKIN'S OWN
STORY OF BATTLE
RUSSIAN GENERAL DESCRIBES
DEFEAT INFLICTED UPON HIM AT
LAO YANG.

How the Commander-in-Chie Ex-
plains to the Car the Way Things
Went-DimcuIties Under which
the Armies Labored Because of
the Continued Rafns-Kuropatxin
Says They Did Not Lose Trophies
of War.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
RainIns on the Rio Grands.

Laredo TEX. Sept. if.-Reports from
Rio Grandc river points as far az Ea-
gle Pass and southeast as far az Rio
Grande city say that rain ia again
falling. and Ia the event n does not
cease more or less damage from over
fow OF the Rlo Grande river "a bound
10 result.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
WERE FELT IN AUGUSTA.
Two TremOrs Were Very Percep-
tibIc On the Hills.

1bIc On the HIS.
Augusta. Sept. 14.-Two shocks of
earthquake were felt here this morn
ing.
Within the city limits the disturbance
was noticed only by few, but on the
hills west both termors were distinct
ly felt The first was noticed at half
past two and was followed in five
minutes by the second.
No damage was done.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-15
FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT
UPON A WHITE GIRL.
Ellis Edwards. Negro, Is in Jail in
Marion County, Florida.

ocala, Fla, Sept. 14.-A negro named
Ellis Edwards committed criminal as
sault on young white girl living five
miles south of this city yesterday.
Edwards was captured and is now in
the Marion county jail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
DID RIGHT TO HIT MASHER,
SAYS PITTSBURG JUDGE.

Pittsburg. Aug. 24.-"You did right to
hit him, Mr.. Arrott, / commend your
action in defending a woman. and wish
other men would do as you have done
with mashers."
Magistrate Vichestain OF Police court
No. l, made this little speech this morn
ing as he discharged two OF Pittsburg's
leading brokers who were before him on
charges OF disorderly conduct. They
were J. w. Arrott and j. w. Hanley. both
we'll known and wealthy.
Last night they were arrested ON
crowded Sixth street while fighting like
bulldogs and both showed the marks this
morning. Broker Arrott claimed that
Hanley had insulted a lady with whom
he had been walking, that she appealed
TO him and that he attacked Mr.. Hanley.
Hanley said he had not insulted the
woman. that he knew her. and meeting
her on the street he had spoken to her
as he thought was his privilege He
was much surprised when she called TO
Mr.. Arrott. claiming that she had been
insulted. The woman made her escape
In a cab during the street battle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
BULLS IN
COTTON
ACTIVE

New York, Aug. 24-The bulls resumed
control OF the cotton market again today.
Liverpool had shown a declining tendency
In response to the late break here yes
terday and the weather was good, but
shorts were thoroughly unsettled and
fearful OF further manipulation. and when
the bulls started buying aggressively
prices were marked up rapidly.
There was heavy realizing on the ad-
vance and some wise houses with south
ern connections were active sellers but
towards the end OF the first hour II was
reported that II. +. Page and company
OF New Orleans, had gone to the wall
heavily short OF October. December and
January, and these positions shot up
about 10 points further in a very few
minutes.
October which had opened 13 points
over the close yesterday. advanced from
1897 TO 1852 in three sales, while December
and January showed net gains OF S1Q35
points The bulls took profits actively
on this bulge and checked the advance.
with the market later very nervous and
cratic
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
ACCUSED OF HUGGING.

Pottsville. Pa. Aug. A-Prof. ]. G. Mil
ler principal OF the Frackville high
school. is accused OF hugglng the larger
girls OF his school. Parents called upon
the school board to oust Miller. but the
board declined. although John. Lawlor. a
member. presented a resolution 10 that
effect
Today Samuel Purnell. the father OF one
OF Miler's pupils had the entire board
arraigned before Justice II. b. McCool
here on a charge OF misdemeanor in office.
The members OF the board were put under
500 bail each for court.
Miss Edna Miller. aged II years. the
pretty daughter OF an Episcopal clergy
man, testified that Miller hugged her
every chance he got and she lost six
weeks from school at one time purposely
TO avoid him.
Miss Viola Purnell testified that she had
TO Quit school because she could not bear
Mller's hugging propensities. Miss An
ME Curry and the other female teachers
declared that they had TO guard them
selves constantly to keep out OF Miller 6
clutches There are 20 witnesses who Will
appear against Miller IN court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
TEAM SHOOTING AT NATIONAL
RANGE WAS ENDED TODAY.

Fort Riley. Kas., Aug. A.-The shoot
ing at the national range ended today
after a spirited contest. Conditions again
were favorable Yesterdays shooting
witnessed several changes In the standing
OF the teams over the first dayh work.
the army infantry team dropping TO third
place and the New York National guard
team taking the lead.
New Jersey was in second place and the
marines, by steady consistent shooting,
still held fourth place.
Today's shooting consisted OF two
skirmish runs by each team.
New York's lead OF 20 over New Jersey
almost assured Il OF the national trophy
and the cash prize OF $500.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
CONCORD IS CELEBRATING
ITS OLD HOME DAY TODAY

Concord. N II. Aug. 24.-Concord's Is
sixth annual Old Home day was cele-
brated today at the park on the shores
OF Contoocook river The glorious weather
contributed to the presense Of a great
crowd at the exercises Hon. Joseph u.
Walker president OF the Concord Old
Home Week association. called the meet
ing 10 order and introduced Mayor
Charles r. Corning "a the presiding Of
fcer.
Hon. VILLAIN y. Chandler. chairman
OF the treaty claims committee at Wash
ington. former United States senator and
native Of Concord. was the orator OF
the day and other speakers included Rev.
Father Timothy i. Binehan ~ Bidde-
ford Me. who came 90 Concord from
ireland when two years OF age. and
Rev. Millard +. Johnson. Of Nashua. a
son of Concord.
The literary program was followed by
aquatic sports This evening there will
be a general illumination and parade OF
decorated boats on the river.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
M0Y FANG CHUNG WAS
DISCHARGED FROM CUSTODY

The case OF Moy Fang Chung, the young
Chinaman arraigned on August 10 before
United States Commissioners Cross
charged with illegal residence In this
country. was continued in the United
States district court this morning.
Commissioner Cross. at the first hearing
on the case, was dissatisfied with certain
papers pertainin gto be the Chinaman's
discharge papers from Vermont jail.
He at that time adjourned the hearing
for two weeks, that the uncertainty might
be cleared up.
This morning Rufus Fl. Brown OF Ver-
mont, who was counsel for Moy Fang
Chung at his hearing In Burlington, ap-
peared I'm court and fully established the
relations between the Chinaman and the
discharge papers.
Commissioner Cross was thoroughly
convinced that Chung was n bona fde
citizen OF our glorious land OF liberty and
discharged him without more ado.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

Through the solicitation Of Col Wendell
schaefer the ladies will have another day
for seeing the home team play ball to-
morrow being the day. on that occasion
the stand and. I'm fact. the whole grounds.
will be opened 20 the fair fans, and II is
expected that a large number will be In
attendance. The team plays its rslrd
game OF the series with Buffalo and hopes
TO win.
In order that win might be assured
the management has secured new pit
cher. Greene. by name. He IL somewhat
known around here having twirled on sew
ersl OF the local teams. Greene is n
Newport boy and spent last year I'm Har-
ward law school He Is n brother TO Fred
Greene, the track and football man Of
leo3 when Brown had the winning team
OF the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

The various benefits bestowed on many
classes and then enumerated at length
One of the most important provisions re-
lates 10 the entire abolition OF corporal
punishment among the rural classes and
its curtailment in the army and navy.
The manifesto RENTS land purchase
arrears which affects one OF the largest
classes or the population throughout the
empire. and its benefits are also extended
to estates in Poland
The general provisions OF the manifesto
includes an all round reduction in SEN
tences for common law offences. a general
amnesty for political offences, except In
cases OF murder and the education of the
children OF officers and soldiers who have
been victims OF the war as well as assist
ance for such families as need. whose
bread winners have fallen I'm the service
OF their country.
The sum OF 81. 10000 Is set~apart from
the state fund for the benefit OF landless
people OF Finland All fines imposed on
villages, towns or communities of Fin
land for fahure TO elect representati tives
or to serve on the military recruiting
boards during the years 1909 and 1903 are
remitted Permission is granted TO Films
who have left their country without the
sanction OF the authorities 10 return
within n year. Those returning. who are
liable to military service. must imme-
diately present themselves FOR service.
but Firms who have evaded military SER
vice will not be punished. provided they
present themselves within three months
OF the birth Of the heir Co the throne.
Certain classes OF offences, excluding
theft, violent robbery and embezzlement,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

The final determination In the matter
has not yet been taken but the tendencies
are strongly as indicated. II Is expected
that the action to be taken at Shanghai
and Saigon Will relieve the cases of the
international significance and practically
close the incidents.
A RUSSIAN THREAT.
st. Petersburg. Aug. A.-The Novosu
today says
Continued violation OF neutrality laws
I'm the Chinese ports by the japanese
will compel Russia 10 regard the CHI
nese empire as part therein as being WITH
I'm the sphere OF active hosilitics.
China lacks either the power or the
inclination 10 prevent japanese incur
sions. The warships OF neutral powers
idly watch these violations. Therefore the
agreement as 20 China's neutrality made
at the beginning of the war becomes a
dead letter and Russia must ignore 1t in
self-defence."
HER BOW SUBMERGED.
London, Aug PA telegram from To-
kio 10 the Japanese legation says the Rus
sian battleship sebastopol was bomoard-
ing the Japanese land positions yester-
day from outside the harbor at Port Ar
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
A $4,000
SUIT IS
SETTLED

Some time ago Frank II Proctor. who is
said to be interested In insurance in Bos-
ton, brought suit against James S.
Stevens. Jr.. OF Philadelphia. A writ
OF attachment was issued by a local at
torney directing the attaching OF any
funds belonging 10 Stevens in the hands
OF the Easterns Coal company. any shares
OF stock standing in his name or in the
name OF Gertrude Stevens.
The amount OF damages claimed by Mr.
Proctor was $4,000.
This was the return day OF the writ, but
no declaration was fled. simply the writ
and an agreement OF settlement The
lawyers in the case would not give any
particulars. but the action was founded
on a breach OF contract.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
MOTHER AT 101 YEARS Of
AGE PROVES SON TO Be II.

Columbus, o.. Aug. 24.--when Hamil-
ton T. Scott, 70. applied today to the
state pension commissioner for pen
sion. and was asked to furnish some
proof OF his age. he surprised the com
missioner by Offering the AFFIDAVIT Of his
mother.
She r. Mary Scott. OF No. eSS Tree
street. Philadelphia, who celebrated her
ono hundred and first birthday anniver-
sary on Aug. ~. Her affidavit will sup
port her sons application for an age
pension. he being past three score and
ten point.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

When not studying music. young Bos-
soto helped about the restaurant. Sew
eral weeks ago he learned that the muir
derous gang about Mulberry Bend had
planned to rob number of miAfrs who
were coming through New York and who
had engaged board In the lodging house
over the Bossoto restaurant
Young Bossoto sent 10 the police and
asked protection OF the men and soon an
italian detective had arrested II suspi-
cious characters Once out of the Jail.
IL is said this gang determined upon Bos-
soto's death. Early today Rossati entered
the restaurant and when approached by
the elder Bossoto said he wanted moth
ing.
AS Bossoto was about TO close the place
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

he asked Rossati TO leave. The latter be-
came insolent and refused. Young Bos-
soto. who was in the kitchen came into
the eating room. wheh he heard his father
and the man In an argument. The instant
he saw young Bossoto. Rossati took a
pistol from his pocket and fired.
The ball struck the boy between the
eyes and he fell dying instantly. Ros-
sati then according to the police struck
the elder Bossoto with his fist, knocking
him down. and started TO run but was
captured before he had gone two blocks.
On Sunday the Bosstotos found on their
door the Bridge of Death" a cabalistic
sign OF the Sicilians, which is said 10 be
n threat OF death. The elder Bossoto look
ed upon this as a Joke at the time. At
the police station Rossati said little be-
yond declaring he shot in self-defence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

WINS OCEAN
YACHT RACE

The schooner yacht Atlantic, owned by
Wilson Marshall OF New York, today won
the Brenton's Reef cup in the ocean race
OF 2s4 miles from Brenton's Reef light
ship 10 Sandy Hook lightship and return.
having covered the course In 40 nous, 80
minutes and q seconds.
Up TO noon neither OF the other two
yachts which started with the Atlantic,
the Resolute. owned by James Massury
OF New York and the Endvmion owned
by George Lauder. Jr.. commodore 4
the Indian Harbor Yacht club. Green
wich. Conn. had been reported from the
finish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
|V|uR[)E RI: :DBY
b LACkHAND!

New York Aug aSavatore Bossoto Is years old shot
to death his fathers Park Carlo Rossa
DID, early today he had disclosed the police
secrets of the alleged BLACK Hand"
The father knocked down and choked into nensby by
the slayer who then followed great mob
Italians of thousand Elizabeth
police station hurled prisoner
ing the prisoner and detectives.
They would have prisoner limb from limb had
the of the police
who clubs threaten
According police deliberately planned
by organized gang and this alleged have Toron
for Rossati, who arrived here last night.
Bossoo is of these organized and his
herted fathers opposition the aes element their
trymen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24

are pardoned and the governor general ot
Finland is directed TO consider what
steps can be taken 10 alleviate the lot Of
those forbidden to reside In Finland.
Fines imposed upon the Jewish COM
munes I'm the cases OF Jews avoiding mill
tary service are remitted.
Persons arrested for offences punishable
by fines imprisonment or confinement In
a fortress without loss OF civil rights, ana
who were still awaiting sentence at the
time OF the birth OF the heir TO the
throne are pardoned
Political prisoners who, have distin-
guished themselves by good conduct may.
on the interposition OF the minister OF jus
tice. obtain the restitution OF their civil
rights at the expiration OF their sentences.
Persons guilty OF political offences COM
mittcd within the last Is years. who have
remained unidentified. will no longer be
subject 20 prosecution, while political Of
tenders who are now fugitives abroad.
may apply to the minister OF the interior
for permission 20 return TO Russia.
The manifesto concludes:
"GRen at Peterhof on this. the i1th dap
OF August. 1894.
Csigned) NICHOLAS"
PROMOTIONS AND DECORATIONS
An imperial autograph letter was also
published today making number OF pro-
motions and conferring decorations. IN
rfuffng the bcStowaf- on NJ -Wittes- pFess-
(Continued on Page EighJ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-24
CONVENTION Of THE A. 0. n.
CONTINUES AT H0l YOKE.

Holyoke. Mass, Aug A.-The conven-
ton OF the A. o. II. Of Massachusetts,
was continued in city hall today. Presi-
dent j. A. Ryan presiding.
The reports OF committees and other
routine business preceding the reports Of
officers took up the early part of the fore
noon session.
The Ladies' Auxiliary meeting in Tenn
perance hall. were closing their conven-
ton. the principal business having been
completed yesterday.