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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
KUROPATKIN TO HAVE
THE SUPREME COMMAND.

st. Petersburg, April 25.-Ger1, Kuro-
patkin, It is believed in the highest
military circles here, is destined to be-
come commander-in-chief Of all the
Emperor's forces. both military and ma
val, in the Far East.
Admiral Alexieff may remain there
for some little time as viceroy, but his
reign is considered practically ended.
He will not be Inundated, but in or
der to effect harmonious relations,
way will be found to secure his elimi-
nation.
While. Alexieff and Kuropatkin are on
fairly good terms. harmonious rela-
tions between Vice Admiral Skrydlof
and the viceroy are considered impos-
sible and with the three enjoying indie
pendent commands, it is realized that
friction ultimately would be bound to
arise. which might endanger success
full operations. Skrydloff and Kuropat-
kin, on the contrary, are warm per-
sonal friends.
With Alexieff removed from the the
alter of war and in view of the patent
necessity to have a supreme command
er of both the army and navy on the
ground. as well as to insure perfect
harmony, Vice Admiral Skrydlof. be-
cause of the minor role which the fleet
will play, has already expressed his
willingness to accept the post of COM
mander of the naval forces under Gen.
KuropatlSn as commander-in-chief.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26

ligious instruction. The Mormons
found much to complain of in regard
to that, said the witness.
Chairman Burrows questioned Judge
Powers regarding Apostle Heber J.
Grant, who is now in Germany attend
ing an international kindergarten con-
vention. The witness said Grant left
suddenly because warrant was issued
for him.
The witness told of speech before a
Utah university, made by Grant, at
which he contributed $3.50 for the
school. According to the witness
Grant said $50 was for himself and
$50 for each of his two wives, and
that he was only sorry that the law
would not permit him to have more
wives.
Moses Thatcher was then called to
the stand He was an apostle at the
time of his candidacy for political Of
fees, and q great deal of testimony
has been given In regard to his differ
ences with the church on account of
politics. Thatcher minimized his
trouble with the church and said he
always recognized the power of a ma
jority.
The committee adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
MASQUERADE OF WATSON.
So Bartlett Regards His "Returned
Democrat" Attitude.

So Bartlett Regards His "Returned
Democrat" Attitude.
Washington, April 25.-The House to-
day passed a large number of bills, in
Guiding the Alaska delegate bill.
The bill to authorize the construction
of a lighthouse and fog signal station
at Diamond Shoal, N. c., occasioned a
lengthy debate, finally being passed
without division, after speeches in its
favor had been made by Messrs.
Kluttz, Thomas and Small of North
Carolina.
Mr.. Hardwick of Georgia sent to the
desk and had read a letter from
Thomas Watson of Georgia. repeating
his charge that ex-President Cleveland
had favored mixed schools: that he
had appointed a negro, c. H. ]. Tay-
lor, minister to Bolivia, and that he
had included Fred Douglass in the list
of guests at a reception closely follow
ing his wedding.
Mr.. Watson, in his letter, said he
wished it read in the interests of fair
play, lin order that 1t shall be known
upon what 1 based statements which
Mr.. Cleveland SO insultlngly denied"
To offset this Mr.. Bartlett of Geor-
gia put into the Record a published
letter from Mr.. Watson, in which Mr..
Watson, according to Mr.. Bartlett, adj
mitted that he was not a Democrat.
He did this, he said, so that Watson
no longer would masquerade before
the people of Georgia as a returned
Democrat.
Mr.. Flood of Virginia made an earn
est plea in behalf of the tobacco grow
ers of the country. An objection to the
request by Mr.. Grosvenor for leave to
print brought mild protest from him,
which aroused Mr.. Gaines of Tennes-
see, who charged that Mr.. Grosvenor
had printed everything in the Record
about President Roosevelt which the
President did not do.
And plastered the present occu-
pant of the White House." added Mr..
Williams, with union labels in every
position he. has held for twenty
years."
Mr.. Grosvenor came back with the
statement that Mr.. Williams UP to
date had contributed 20S columns to
the Congressional Record.
There was loud Democratic applause
when Mr.. Williams declared that ev-
cry column he contributed had been
contributed on the floor of the House.
The House adjourned until to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
VALDOSTA HAS FIRST SESSION
OF ITS UNITED STATES COURT

Two of the most important cases were
the reopening of the H. L. Cook bank
rupty case. and the passing of an or
der allowing an amendment in the
Chandler Land Corporation VS.. G. S.
Baxter & Co.
The jurors will be on hand to-mor-
row, and the charge to the grand jury
will be delivered at 10 o'clock. after
which the court will adjourn on ac-
count of Memorial Day. Judge Speer
and Gov. Terrell will be the guests of
honor at a reception by the Daughters
of the Confederacy at the home of Mrs.
]. n. Griffin tomorrow night.
1t is also understood that the ladies
of the city have been invited to hear
Judge Speer's charge to the grand jury
tomorrow, and that a large number
of them will attend.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
This Kills Six Persons.

Prior Creek, 1. T., April 25.-Six per-
sons were killed by a tornado which
swept through the country about four
miles south of here last night.
Reports have been received that
number of others were injured, but
names of only two are known.
The dead:
John Abbott, wife and two children.
Albert Dealy, aged years.
Lucy Biting, aged 7 years.
Injured:
Albert Dealy Gather probably IA
tally.
Leopold Biting both legs broken.
The storm started near Chouteau, on
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Rail
road. eight miles from here, and
swerved to the northeast, cutting a
na+h from one half to one mile wide
and about twenty miles long.
The Abbott home was demolished
and the four members of the family
instantly killed.
The storm then struck the Dealy
home. blowing it to pieces, killing the
young son and probably fatally in
turing the father.
At Grand River, eight miles farther
on. the Biting house was demolished,
the tornado killing Lucy Biting and
breaking both the legs of her father,
Leopold Biting, farmer.
The tornado then passed into the
Flint hills, east of the river, and tore
a strip through the woods as clean cut
as though made by wood choppers.
The tornado was followed by tor
RENTAL rain.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26

valdosta, Ca, April 25.-Judge Speer
opened the first session of the United
States District Court here this morn
ing at 10 o'clock. Among the court
officials who were present, ware Assist
ant District Attorneys Alex. Alderman
of Macon and w. r. Leaken of Sa-
vannah; Marshal John NJ. Barnes
Deputy Clerk L. M. Erwin, R. E.
Storrs clerk to district attorney. Dep
uty Marshal H. G.. Tucker. Bailiffs
James Anderson and S. NJ. Hazlehurst.
Stenographer J. N. Talley was also
here.
S. NJ. Varnedoe of this city and
Joseph S. Williams of Waycross were
admitted to plead and practice in the
court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
women Will Play Whist.

Baltimore, April 25.-One hundred
and fifty members of the Women's
Whist League attended the reception
tonight at Hotel Belvedire and will
take part in the contests for prizes be-
ginning tomorrow. There will be con-
tests for the Washington trophy, Cav
endish trophy, Philadelphia Cup, Tole-
do trophy, open pair contest, qualifying
for the Brooklyn trophy and special
prize for mixed players. In the even
ing there will be contests for mixed
pairs qualifying for a special prize and
pairs of women qualifying for the New
Amsterdam trophy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26

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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
CUBAN MERCHANTS
FAVOR SAVANNAH
WANT DIRECT LINE HERE.
PROJECT HAS THE ENDORSEMENT
OF LEADING SPANISH
IMPORTERS.

Will Pledge Their Patronage to 1t.
Lines of Business Which Would
BE HandIed-Savannah's AdVan-
tages over Ports Doing Business
With Havana-What Former Sa-
Vnnnah Man Says-HaVana Post
FavOrs the Movement to Establish
Line.
Havana, Cuba, April 22.-The propo-
sition of Savannah merchants, inter-
ested in the development of new trade
for that port, especially with Cuba
and other West India islands, to estah-
lish line of direct steamships to
Havana. seems to have touched a re-
sponsive chord here-where Spaniards,
as we'll as Cubans and resident Ameri-
cans in the import and export trade,
approve the idea and are urging the
local chambers of commerce and the
Secretary of Commerce and Industry
in President Palmas cabinet to lend
the project, when formally presented
by the representatives of Savannah.
whatever support in their power, may
be necessary to secure its success.
SaVannah's Advantages.
With fleet steamers, such as the Illi-
rois Central and Mobile and Ohio
roads are running into Havana, from
New Orleans and Mobile, Savannah,
located as it is on direct line between
Chicago and this capital should be
able to divert much of the great bust
ness now bound to and from Cuba
and Chicago Savannah has advant-
ages over New York as an entrepot
for Cuban products bound to the Mid
die States and Central West; and its
facilities for distribution are far better
than those either of Mobile or Phila-
delphia, while neither Port Tampa, Mi
ami nor even New Orleans can be COM
pared with it. Galveston is too far
west New Orleans is too far inland,
Mobile lacks facilities, and Pensacola
like Tampa and Miami-has it's dis
advantages. Savannah has few, if any,
that are really worthy of mention, in
its disfavor. The merchants of Savan-
nah have the enterprise.
Point for Fruit Distribution.
Sugar refineries would help Savan-
nah, and il would be an ideal point of
distribution for the bananas and other
tropical fruit carried from Cuba and
the West Indies to the United States
by the United Fruit Company, which
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
Mr.. JUSTICE
FINNEMORE
Judge Of the Natal Supreme
Court, Sends the Following
Remarkable Testimonial
Tn nEITEnIVp
TO CUTICURA
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resorted to-"
ROBERT ISAAC FINNEMORE,
(Judge of the Natal Supreme Court)
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Oct. 20, 1901.
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
controls the Gulf and Caribbean prod

controls the Gulf and Caribbean prod
uct
Cuban and Spanish importers of
American manufactures, hardware,
farming implements, grain, flour, ba-
con, canned meats, dry goods and all
such goods which now come from Chi
cago, Cincinnati and St. Louis; stock,
which come from Kentucky and Ten
nessee and further West; railway iron
and sugar mill supplies that are
brought from Pittsburg, Birmingham
or Chicago-all might be bought
through liberal Savannah export firms,
along with shoes, hats and dry goods.
What Former Savannah Man Says.
Jacob Strauss an old traveller for
Savannah firms, who has been in bust
ness here for five or six years, and is
now about to open a branch house on
the Isthmus of Panama, is one of Ha-
Vana's champions in the projected
steamship line. He now buys all his
goods for the Cuban trade in New
York; but says that with a direct
line of steamers running between this
port and Savannah. it would pay him
to buy there.
Mr.. Strauss saws: "The sawmills OF
Georgia might secure the lumber trade
of Cuba. especially in the matter of
crates--thousands of which are used
per day here during the season. And,
yellow pine lumber is growing in de-
mand all over the island, where the ma
tive hardwoods are too valuable for
use in buildings. A brisk trade in ships
stores and rosin, turpentine, ETC., might
also be secured"
Mr.. G.. Lawton-Childs, of the firm
of Lawtcn Bros. Anderson. Sons x
Co.-who forty years or more ago did
great shipping business out of the
port of Savannah, with Cuba-now the
head of the leading American banking
house of Havana and. Mr.. Barker, of
the Barker Commercial Company, are
both anxious to see the new line start
ed. to connect this port with Savan-
nah. Besides, a number of the wealth
Ter Spanish importers of Cuba are will
ing to pledge their protection and pat
ronage to the line in project
Havana Post IndOrses II.
The Havana Post, the only English
daily newspaper printed in the island,
speaking editorially of the Savannah
project, says: SHOULD the merchants
of Savannah establish line of steam
ers such as is proposed, they will show
themselves to be far sighted. Before
the last war there existed a line be-
tween Savannah and Havana, and the
| trade then between the United States
and Cuba did not amount by many
millions of dollars to what it does now.
| If such line paid at all then, it should
more than do so now. Havana pre-
sents a good market for many products
which Savannah can supply and that
city will prove another valuable out
let for the rapidly increasing products
of Cuba" G. Z. Is.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
SCHOOLS OF M0RM0NS
ARE AMONG THE BEST.

Further Evidence in the Reed
SmOOt Investigation.
Washington, April 25.-Judge o. w.
Powers was on the stand again at the
opening of the Smoot investigation be-
fore the Senate Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections to-day and At
torney VanCott questioned the witness
in regard to Mormon interest in edu-
cational affairs. Judge Powers said
that Mormon schools easily rank with
the best institutions of learning in the
country.
In answer to question by Senator
Bailey, the witness said he understood
that in some sections the public
schools were dismissed early for re-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
ROOSEVELT WANTS
CRUM CONFIRMED
IL Exerting ln'essure Upon Republic
can Senators.

can Senators.
Washington, April 25.-Strong pres
sure is being brought upon the Senate
to act definitely at the present session
on the appointment Of DR.. W. ID. Crum
as collector of the port of Charleston,
S. C. 1t has been postponed from time
to time on account of the illness of
Senator Tnlman of South Carolina,
who is insistently opposed to its con-
firmation.
Last week Senator Tillman went to
his South Carolina home, not expect
ing to return to Washington again
during the present session. 1t is I'M
derstood that he has been notified in
formally that the Crum appointment
will be called up for consideration this
week, but it is doubtful whether on
that account he will return to the
capital.
The President has expressed to
members of the Senate his desire that
the appointment be acted upon at the
present session. He wants 1t disposed
OF in one way or another, maintaining
that II is unfair alike to him and to
the appointee that the nomination had
been left suspended in the air. 1t is
said, therefore, to be the purpose of
Republican leaders in the Senate to
call the appointment up for considera-
ton in the hope that some action may
be taken on 1t. They maintain that
Senator Tillman has been shown ample
consideration in the matter and that it
is time that it be passed upon.
Among the Democratic leaders there
is a disposition to oppose confirmation
of the appointment. An attempt will
probably be made to, hold it up, some
Of the Democratic senator's declaring
they will prolong the session indefi-
nitely If an effort should be made to
secure confirma ton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
DAUGHTERS VISIT JAMESTOWN.

They Were the Guests of the James,
town Exposition Company.
Norfolk, Va, April 25.-One hundred
and seventy members of the Cont
mental Congress, Daughters of the
American Revolution, headed by Mrs
Fairbanks, of Indiana, president gen.
eral, arrived here to-day, en- route to
jamestown Island, as the guests of
the jamestown Exposition Company.
The party, after visiting the ruins of
the old church, and spending some
time on the beach, returned to Old
Point Comfort, where they were enter
tanned at luncheon as the guests of
the Exposition Company. The party re-
turned to Washington tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26

made by Mrs. r. H. Jones of Norfolk
and Charles L. Crittenton.
A feature of the days doings was
call on President Roosevelt at the
White House To several of the dele
gates the President spoke sympathetic
cally of the work in which they were
engaged.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
Mrs. Grace L. Foster, Cuthbert.

Cuthbert, Ga, April 25.-Mrs. Grace
L. Foster. formerly from Minnesota,
who has been living in Cuthbert for the
past several years, and who has been
making her home at Hotel Randolph,
died yesterday afternoon, after an i'll
ness of several months. She was an
accomplished lady and specially gifted
in newspaper writings. She formerly
held a position as society editress on
the staff of one of the large dailies,
in her former state. Since then she
has resided in Cuthbert.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
ResuIts in Ches. PInr.

Cambridge Springs, Pa, April 25.--
The first round of the international
chess masters tournament tourney
was concluded this evening, the re-
suits being as follows; Pillsbury de-
feated Fox, Napier defeated Barry,
Mieses defeated Marco, Lasker de-
feated Delmar, Janowski defeated
Lawrence, Teichmann defeated
Hodges, Marshall and Tschigorin a
draw.
their game Wednesday,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
st. Peterpbure's G. A. r.. Hall.

st. Petersburg. Fla, April 25.-I<it
Carson Post, Grand Army of the Re
public, had a Nag raising" at their
hail in this place a day or two ago.
THE hall is the only one in the Southern
states owned by a Grand Army post,
and was dedicated a short while ago.
The ceremonies were in charge of Col
John F. Chase, of st. Petersburg, now
department commander of Florida, who
is we'll known as having received for
ty-eight wounds. Col. p. r. Gunby,
of Tampa, candidate for Congress, was
the orator.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26

Chicago, April 25.-John X. Cowen,
former president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. died tonight at the res
idence of his sister, Mrs. A. H. Seelye,
in Chicago.
Mr.. Cowen had been i'll for over four
months with heart trouble. and for
some time his illness was expected to
have fatal termination, although the
end tonight came suddenly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26

Philadelphia, April 25.-Judge Charles
H. Simonton Of Charleston, S. c., died
in a hospital here to-day.
Judge Simonton came to this city a
short time ago to undergo treatment
for brain trouble, but grew steadily
weaker until death came to-day. Judge
Simonton, with Judge Golf of West
Virginia. comprised the federal circuit
bench of the Fourth district, which in
cludes Maryland, West Virginia,
North Carolina and South Carolina.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
TORNADOS TEAR
THROUGH TERRITORY
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caught while riding along the road,
the buggy and occupants being blown
over a wire fence, but neither was
hurt.
The storm appears to have extend
ed over Freestone county, but not to
have struck any other settlements.
There are rumors of loss of life in
the country, but the country is thinly
settled, and there is no confirming re-
ports.
A heavy rain and some hail followed
the wind. A report from Anderson
county is of terrific hailstorm which
did damage to crops, especially to fruit
and corn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
Leonard Wilson Travers.

Leonard Wilson Travers, the infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Travers,
died yesterday at the residence, No.
672 Lavinia avenue, after an illness of
several days. The funeral will take
place this morning at IL o'clock. The
interment will be in Laurel Grove
Cemetery
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
OBITUARY..
Mrs. seIah Reeve Van Duzer, Thorn
aaSilIe.

Townsville, Ca, April 25.-After an
illness of ten days duration, Mrs. Sc
lah Reeve Van Duzer, relict of the late
S. r. Van Duzer, died to-day in the
18th year of her age. at her late resi-
dence in Thomasville. Mrs. Van Du-
ger was one Of the most appreciated
of Thomasville's winter residents, as
was her late husband. whose decease
took place only a few months before.
The remains will be taken from Thorn
asville by the early train on Tuesday
morning to her late residence "Rozen-
hof," on the Hudson, where the flu
neral services will be held.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26
On visit to Ireland.

London. April 25.-King Edward,
Queen Alexandra, the Princess Victoria
and their suites started to-day on their
visit to Ireland.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-26

Chicago, April 25.-Benny Yanger Of
Chicago tonight was given the de-
cision over George Decker of Philadel-
phia after six rounds of fighting.