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The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
COTTON IN AFRICA
Is the Hope of the British Cloth
Manufacturers.

Is the Hope of the British Cloth
Manufacturers.
London. April 27.-In the House of
Commons tonight John Rutherford,
member for the Darwin division of
Lancashire, moved that ''in the opinion
of this House, it is incumbent upon the
government to encourage the growing
of cotton in Africa and elsewhere in
the British possessions, and also to CO.
operate with the commercial associa-
tions working in that direction"
Mr.. Rutherford emphasized the DAN
ger of Great Britain being dependent
on one source of supply and said he be-
lieved there was great future for the
cotton industry in Egypt, the Lagos
territory and Nigeria.
Alfred Lyttelton, Secretary of the
Colonies, said he recognized that there
was danger in the dependence of Lam
cashire solely on the United States for
its supply of cotton. He said there was
a vast field inside the British empire
for the growing of cotton and extensive
experiments were being made in Brit
ish possessions with every prospect of
success. An arrangement had just
been concluded between the colonial
office and the Cotton Growers ASsocia-
ton, whereby the latter agreed to pro-
vide $4,000 for the development of the
industry in Lagos, southern Nigeria
and Sierra Leone which dependencies
had contributed an additional sum of
So, 500.
The government, the Secretary said,
entertained the largest hopes of an i'm
mediate supply of cotton from West
Africa. and he thought that the mat
ter there might now pass from the ex-
perimental to the commercial stage.
The government. he added, was deal
ing with the whole question cautiously
and prudently, and with every promise
for tha future.
Mr.. Rutherfords motion was adopted
without a division.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
AUGUSTA EASILY
BEAT COLUMBIA
HEISMAN WAS VERY WILD.
NINE ERRORS on THE PART OF
VISITORS LOST THEM THE GAME.

RenrdOn Made Four Costly Errors
at short, and Five More Were
Added by other Members of the
Team, Which, Coupled with Eight
Bases ON Balls Gave the Tourists
the Winning Lend-McLnurin Was
Effective for Augusta-StrOuther
Will Administer the Tin Can De-
gree shortly.
Augusta, April 27-The locals turn
ed the tables on the Columbia team
to-day, defeating them handily by a
score of to 3.
Heisman, the visiting pitcher. was
wild, giving the locals eight free
passes to first. He was also hit free
ly at opportune times, and with poor
support lost the game.
Reardon's playing at short was mis-
cradle, four errors being charged up
to him, and five more costly ones let
Columbia hopelessly out of the con-
test.
Manager Strouthers has decided to
drop some of the men he has on his
pay roll now, and the team will soon
be cut down to the limit.
Tho Scora foIloue.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

across the field, but there was little
hope that he would be able to get I'M
der it. Ed. was trotting towards third
when he saw that there was a posi-
bility that the big fellow might get
the ball, and turned back. Right up
against the fence Burt plunged. near
ly taking down a whole section.
His hands were full of splinters, but
the ball was there with them, and he
sent it flying back towards first, and
Ed. narrowly escaped being shut off
in getting back to the pillow. The
crowd went wild. This seemed to take
the ginger out of the visitors and they
were easily disposed of, Mitchell hit
ting down to first and McKernan to
second.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
BILLY SMITHS HIGHLANDERS WILL
ARRIVE THIS MORNING FOR 3 GAMES
A YEAR WITH MUNICIPALITIES
Discussed by Clinton r. Woodruff
Before National Municipal League.

Chicago, April 27.-The tenth an
nual National Municipal League be-
gan in this city to-day with delegates
present from every large city in the
United States. President Charles j.
Bonapart of Baltimore called the as
semblage to order Clinton Rogers
Woodruff of Philadelphia spoke on "A
Years Disclosure and Development"
He said in part:
investigations. indictments. trials,
convictions for municipal shortcomings
and dishonesty have been the order of
the day throughout the whole country
during the past year to. an unprece-
denied extent, and, from one view TO
an alarming extent. But in considering
the development of years municipal
activity, we must not dwell so long on
the undoubted evils that we form an
enormously exaggerated view of their
Importance and significance
'As a matter of fact it is better to
unearth scandal and punish thieves
than to allow them to pursue their
work unmolested in the dark, while
the people hug the delusion that they
have honest public servants.
THE New York election of 1903 is
quite generally regarded as a setback
to the cause of reform. Every friend
of the cause of good municipal gov
eminent was sincerely and earnestly
anxious for Mayor Lows reelection.
AS to the progress of reform, how
ever, it seems to be unquestionable.
The administration which has been in
control since Jan. / has thus far given
to New York the best partisan govern
ment that it ever has experienced and
it is manifest that the enlightened
mayoralty of Seth Low has created a
public demand that must hereafter be
reckoned with. Mayor Mcclellan gives
every evidence of a sincere desire to
administer the city's affairs conscien-
tiously.
philadelphia has a Mayor in John
Weaver who confers with those who
for years have been working for the
city's welfare. This is a new expert
ence. Possibly other cities may not
considerable one on Philadelphia, where
this same class of men has been ac-
customed to having it's rights of free
petition insolently disregarded.
"In the matter of municipal civil
service reform the year has been one
of activity rather than one of COM
pleted results. While there are many
difficulties and dangers in the path of
our municipalities to a higher life it
cannot be denied that there is dis
tinctive trend toward better things all
the time, and all along the line. There
is an immense amount of work yet to
be DONE and members of the National
Municipal League need not sigh for
other problems to solve. Nevertheless
a calm review of the disclosures and
developments of the past year justi-
fies the conclusion that there has been
a steady and substantial progress to-
ward better conditions"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
SOME FAN FOOD
Now to take three from Macon.

Now to take three from Macon.
Everybody wants to see the Cham
pions line up against Dad,
LaRocque has lines out for four hard
hitting men who will probably be land
ed to-day or tomorrow. kilograms
galore have been fitting all over the
country seeking good stickers.
Owner Boyer is not satisfied yet, and
is now after several good men. Hitters
is what the team needs just at this
stage.
Savidge is slow in rounding into form.
He thought yesterday he would be in
shape for to-days game, but when he
worked out during the afternoon he
found that he was still a little lame,
and he does not care to take any
chances.
Ed was not at all satisfied with Con-
nors yesterday. He was inclined to
question his jumps" decision on balls
and strikes. This is always sure TO
come at some stage and it Just as well
start now.
Everybody will be on tiptoe to-day
when Macon lands. The visitors will
strike their first snag here.
Replying to written inquiry
Mitchelrs error in Tuesdays game was
in a wild throw which necessitated the
first basen:an leaving his bag. and the
runner was safe.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
FARMLAND WON THE
UT0PIAN HANDICAP.

Nashville. Tenn, April 27.-Outsid-
ers, second choices and favorites di-
vided the card at Cumberland Park to-
day. Rainland, the Cumberland Derby
winner. had an easy thing of it in the
Utopia Handicap. Summaries:
First Race-SiX furlongs. Laura
Hunter to /, won, with Rowland NJ.
4 to l, second, and St. Wood, IL to s.,
third. Time 1:19.
Second Race-Half mile. Opalanti, Z
to 3, won with Princess Orna, to /,
second, and Brazil. 10 to l, third. Time
80.
Third Race-The Maxwell House
Handicap, six furlongs. Mamie Hodge,
to 5, won. with Allista, 2 to 1, second,
and Orient, II to 1, third. Time lis.
Fourth Race-Utopian Handicap. one
mile. Rainland, to 2, won, with
Brancas. even, second, and Cyprienne,
20 to l, third. Time 1:461a.
Fifth Race-Six furlongs. Rachael
Ward to l, won, with Miss Fleisch-
man, II to 5, second, and Chantry, to
l, third. Time 1:18.
Sixth Race-F'ive furlongs. Norwood
Ohio, to l, won, with The Trifler, 5
to l, second, and Eucalyptus, Is to 1,
third. Time 1902.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
CRACK SHOTS SHOOT
AT AMERICUS TRAPS
The First Days Sport in the Gun
Tournament.

Americas, Ca, April 27.-The trap
shooting tournament of the Interstate
Association opened this morning, and
the first days contest was a great
success. Dozens of the finest shots in
the United States are participating in
the contest and remarkably fine rec
ords are being made.
In the main contest to-day among
professionals 200 birds each, 16 yards rise,
Charles Spencer of st. Louis won first,
with 1876 broken; Harold Money of Col
orado Springs, second, with 1874. and
Walter Huff of Macon, third, with 191.
In the non-professional class, 200 tar
gets each, Heidi of Charleston broke
1888; Freeman of Atlanta, 1873, and Allie
Baker of Griffin, III.
Delegations of sportsmen from many
cities are attending the tournament,
while all the manufacturers of arms
and ammunition in the country have
representatives. here.
A great throng of spectators wit
messed to-days contest on the grounds
of the Americas Club, and the shoot
ing tomorrow will be equally inter
esting. Many valuable purses and
prizes will be awarded winners to-
morrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

Tommy Feltz, once the idol of local
lovers of the boxing game, will reach
Savannah to-day at o'clock from Bal
timore, to go into training for his bout
with Kid McFadden on the occasion of
the Eagles benefit on the night of May
4 at the Savannah Athletic Club.
Feltz was beaten by Tommy Love at
Baltimore night before last, but he
gave way pounds to get the bout. and
had all the worst of the weight. He
will be worked hard for his bout with
McFadden, and when the two light
ones come together one of the fastest
bouts ever pulled off in Savannah is
anticipated.
McFadden is now working hard to
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

was unable to put them across. Welch's
control was wonderful. Numbers of
times he sent three high ones around
the neck, asking for a bidder, and
when they failed to swing at them, ne
shot three perfect ones across the pan.
Only Run of Game.
In the third, with Kinsky, Oyler and
Welch on bases, and Bratton up, to
be followed by Ray. Burt and La
ROGUE, and no one out, it looked
like the score would certainly be three
runs in that inning. Bratton took a
free pass. forcing Kinsky in. Ray hit
one right down at the plat, and Leh-
man cut Oyler off and sent 1t to first
in time to catch Ray, making a pretty
double. Burt flew out to short, and
the one run, forced in, was the net
result.
1t was fast work up to this stage, on
both sides, and the fans, as well as
the players, were on their toes. The
defeat of the day before made every
body on Dads pay roll work hard.
When Hayes faced Con Welch in the
first there was determination in the
Kids face, and he used his NOODLE well
enough to strike the leading batsman
out Eddie flew out to left field and
Big Dan was there with a ready smile.
Smith sent Webster the only high ball
he had during the entire game, and
the Pathfinders came in to get theirs.
Made BIeachers GrOan.
When Bratton followed Hayes ex-
ample and famed, the bleachers groan-
ed. Bratton has not placed his eye on
the ball yet. Ray and Burt tried TO
place them in the same spot. and were
thrown out by Smith at first.
Doyle was the first man up in the
second round. and sent a sickly RAIN
bow to Eggert. and was sent back "a
the bench. Mitchell hit down to first
and was outrun to the bag, McKernan
retired the side by flying out to left
field.
Thus it went. In the last half of the
third Kinsky got a free pass. Oyler
was safe on Mitchells tumble. Welch
went to first on Murray's fumbling
Bratton got four bad ones and Kinsky
was forced in. double play by Leh-
man on Rays dropped one at the plate
and Burts fly out TO short cut off fur
ther hopes of making another run In
this inning.
Burt's Splendid Run.
1t was give and take until the pretty
play came up in the ninth. Ed. was
the first one up and for the first time
Con was a little off in putting them
across, and gave the big fellow his
base. Smith came UP and cracked the
first one across right on the nose.
Away it went, getting smaller and
smaller each second till 1t seemed tc
hang between heaven and earth.
Would 1t go over?" the fans breath
lessly asked.
Big Dan Burt was seen sprintine
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
FELTZ ARRIVES TO-DAY TO PREPARE
FOR HIS BOUT WITH KID M'FADDEN
Will Be Accompanied to Savannah by AL Nc
MURRAY and Harry Harris.

get down to weight in time. He has
established training quarters at Pc
bricks, Thunderbolt. Patsy Corrigan
is giving the Kid his finishing work
outs, and the fast pace he is showing
now insures hard work for Tommy un-
less he is in great trim.
The two boys are much the same in
physical qualifications, size reach and
weight. McFadden is perhaps a little
heavier now, but he will step into the
ring weighing about 11S pounds.
AS soon as Feltz arrives articles Of
agreement will be signed between he
and McF'adden and the minor details
of the go will be arranged.
A large number of tickets have al
ready been sold by the Eagles, and
there will not be a vacant seat in the
house when the gong sounds.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
STROUTHERS RELEASES
FOUR OF HIS PLAYERS.

Augusta, April 27.-Manager Strouth-
ers tonight decided to release four Of
the Augusta ball team. The men who
are to go are Cobb and Brown of Roys-
ton, Ga, respectively outfielder and
pitcher; Young of Ohio, short stop, and
Hayes of Tampa, pitcher. The reason
assigned is that they are not up to the
standard of the other men on the team.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
GEORGIA WALL0PS TECH
IN ALL TRACK EVENTS.

Athens, Ga, April Elm the dual
track meet between the Techs and
Georgia in this city to-day, Georgia
won by a score of 81 to II, taking all
the twelve first places. and nine out
of twelve second places. clearly out
CHASING the Tech. athletes in every
contest.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

Smith, Mariner w. Merrill and George
Teasdale are i'll, and that John w.
Taylor and M F. Cowley were unwill-
ing voluntarily to testify. President
Smith concludes his letter as follows:
las this is political matter and not
a. religious duty devolving upon them
or me. I am powerless to exert more
than moral suasion in the premises.
Mr.. TAYLOR said he had nothing
more to offer at the present time.
Chairman Burrows stated that other
witnesses were on their way here. ana
that he would adjourn the hearing sub
iect to call.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
LittIe Rock 3. shreNenort 2.

Little Rock, Ark, April 27.-Wright's
home run in the eleventh inning, with
one man on base, decided the game in
favor of Little Rock against Shreveport
this afternoon. Score: R.H. L.
Little Rock % O01000 OOO2-S 1
Shreveport o 90 0OO1-2 s l
Batteries-Watt and Anderson; swan
and Luzon. Attendance $500.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
ARMY SUPPLIES IN
AMERICAN VESSELS

Washington, April 27.-The House to-
night passed the bill for the transpor-
tation of army supplies in American
vessels. 1913 to 9S. The conference re-
port on the emergency river and bar-
Dor bill was adopted.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
No Came ut AtInntn.

On account of Third Baseman Cargo's
death the game between Nashville and
Atlanta was postponed to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

Two-base hits, Eggert. Base on
Balls, off WEIGH. 1; off Murray. 8;
Left on bases. Savannah, 5; Charles
ton, 3. Double plays, Welch to La
ROGUE; Mitchell. Hempleman and Nc
Herman. Struck out, by Welch. Z; by
Murray, 8. Umpire. Connors. Time of
game 1850. Attendance 900.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
SUNNY JIM ITTIG WILL PROBABLY
BE PITTED AGAINST THE VISITORS.
MACON TEAM NOW IN
THE LEAD IN THE RACE.
DAD WILL TRY TO TAKE AT LEAST
TWO OUT OF THE THREE GAMES.

The HiEhIanders Won Their First
Two Games and Are Now Going to
Try for Three StraiGhts from the
LOcaIs-The Team Is One of the
Strongest Hitting AEGregatiOns in
the Circuit and Hot Time Is Ex-
Noodles TO-day-Great Crowd win
Be Out.
The Macon champions will arrive this
morning over the Central of Georgia
for a series of three games with the
Pathfinders, and with a promise of
good weather for to-day the crowd is
expected to be nearly as large as on
Opening day.
At a late hour last night Dad had
about decided to pitch either Secrist or
Ittig, with the chances favoring the
tall, lanky southpaw as the slabmau
in this afternoons contest. Both men
are in excellent shape, and unless they
can do good work they will have
hard time winning their first game.
The Macon bunch is touted as the
best in the circuit. Abner Powell has
said so. and Abner has only seen one
of the teams in the league. He played
the crippled Jacksonville team and
could not make it three straights, and
took three games from a part of Ash
enback's team.
McLaurin, for Jacksonville, lost his
own game to the Highlanders yester-
day, as is shown by the score. He
made two wild pitches and gave five
men free passes to first.
Felix Kohler, owner of the Macon
team. will come down with Manager
Smith and do all the roofing for the
visitors. Bayne will probably go in
the box for the visitors. He is a Geor-
gia boy hailing from Byron, and is
son of Col Marmaduke Bayne of Ma
con. He has made a good start in fast
company.
Macon Has Heavy Team.
Macon has perhaps the heaviest team
in the league. The average weight
of the men is something like ia
pounds. Whipple, who pitched yester-
day, is feet and weighs over 200,
and is reputed to have a world of
speed. He will probably twirl in Sat-
urday's game.
Bill KinskY, who has been doing
such excellent work behind the bat
will don the mask and breast plate
Kinsky has the making of a great
catcher in him, and is one of the head
lest minor league backstops he has
seen.
The line UP to-day will be as fol-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

Savannah defeated Charleston yes
terday l to 0 before a good crowd.
Con WEIGH
Nothing but Con WEIGH,
And it was not con" talk that the
bleachers and grand stand handed out
TO the youngster when he finished
pitching the prettiest, steadiest game
of ball that il will be the good fortune
of fends to see here for many day,
in which the visiting Charlestonians
lost in having one small tally scored
against them in the third inning.
Murray for the visitors, also deserves
much praise. though it was his fault
that the Pathfnders scored when they
did. With three men on bases he gave
Bratton a free pass, forcing Bill Kin
sky TO cut loose from his moorings at
the third sack
Murray had only two hits charged
against him, but he gave three passes
and the bases filled up on him when ne
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
AUGUSTA CHINESE ARRESTED.
They Are Charged with Violation
of the Exclusion Act.

Augusta, April 27.-Four Chinese
were arrested here to-day under the
Chinese exclusion law by Deputy
United States marshals. They will be
given a preliminary hearing before the
commissioner tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
DICK CR0KER'S HORSE
WAS LOST IN THE RACE

London, April 27.-The race for the
1000 guineas stake at Newmarket to-
day was won by st. Amant. Fourteen
horses started, including Richard
Cookers clonTnell which came in last,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
MACON WON AGAIN
FROM THE JAYS
HIGHLANDERS NOW IN LEAD.
KING KELLY'S BUNCH or ERRORS
GAVE GAME TO MACON.

Heavy Hitting by Both Teams Was
the Feature of the Game-In the
Face of n strong Cold Wind 500
FnithfuIs Filed Ont to the BAN
Park in the Central city TO see
smiths Colts Make IL Two
Strnights from the Visitors.
Macon, April 27.--Five hundred peo-
pie faced an ugly cold wind to see
Macon take the second game from
Jacksonville. II was one way from
star; 10 finish, as the score shows.
Mean Ar p RTJ Pc T
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

summary. Two base MIS-, HoHHani
three base hits, Smith and Chapple;
home runs, Sentell and Hays; passed
balls. QUINN /, Robinson 1; left on
bases. Macon 8; Jacksonville, s. Earn
ed runs, Macon. 4; Jacksonville. ,.
Base on balls by Whipple, /; McLau-
rim, 5. Wild pitches. McLaurin, ?. Hit
by pitcher. Smith. Struck out, by
Whipple. 10; by McLaurin, I. Time
$40. Umpire, Mcnamara.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago ), Cincinnati 2.

Chicago, April 27.-Errors. both bat
terry and fielding. scored all the runs
in to-days game. Score: RH.E.
Chicago .....0 3 1 0 90 1 0x-5 s 3
Cincinnati 40 0 0 0 0 0 p 5 4
Batteries: Lundgren and King; Ell
lott and O'Neil. Attendance, $500.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
PATHFINDERS DEFEATED SEA GULLS
INA BRILLIANT EXHIBITION OF BALL
con WEIGH SIGNALIZED HIS FIRST
APPEARANCE WITH SHUT OUT
GAME.
HE WAS THE STAR OF
THE PATHFINDER FLOCK.
VISITORS FOUGHT DESPERATELY
BUT COULD NOT REGISTER ONE.

The Game Was Pitchers Battle in
Which the Locals Had the Better
of It-Each Slnbmnn Gave Up Only
Two Hits-weIch Got seven strike
outs-Eggert's Long Drive to the
CenterheId Fence Was a SwattinE
Feature-MacOn Comes To-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
birmingham "a, Montgomery :.

Montgomery, Ala, April 27.-The To-
Gals outhit the visitors to-day but the
wildness of pitchers and errors of field
ers cost the game. Score:
RH.E.
Birmingham % 0OS1O Ola 8 2
Montgomery 20 0 0 0 0 2 l. Is 5
Batteries-Hopkins and Millerick;
Deaver. Molly, Lucas and Clark.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

Three base Hits-Gunter, 1; Thorn
ton. l.
Heisman. s.
Struck Out-By Mclaughlin, 8; by
Heisman. 4.
Left on Bases-Augusta, 10; Column
bia. 8.
Double Plays-Wilson, Reardon to
Kuhn.
Passed Balls-Shea, 1.
First Base on Errors-Augusta, 8;
Columbia, 6.
Stolen Bases-Augusta, 5; Columbia,
..
Sacrifice Fits-Augusta, A. Columbia,
1.
Time of game 2:1O Umpire, Mace.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
south AtInntic standing.

ooh, my what a fix; Charleston and
Savannah nix."-Ashenbacks version
of Shakespeare Tuesday.
"Oh my, what a fix; Savannah one
and Charleston niX."-Dad's revised
version.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Memnhi. 4. New OrIenns 1.

Memphis. Tenn, April 27.-Memphis
and New orleans played hardfought
game up TO the ninth inning to-day
when the locals drew away and won by
a score of 4 to l. McIntyre's pitching
and batting was excellent while Dun
HAMS work was good. Score:
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
Blood Troubles

Bad blood is the of aches and pains
and the of nearly all stubborn long continued dis
When the blood gets out of order disease germs
and poisons of various kinds find their way into the cir
culaton and serious trouble is the result Rheu-
matism Malaria Old Sores and Ulcers Scroula Anamia
and many pusuar scaly skin eruptions like Eczema
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28

Salt Rheum and letter, have
their beginning in bad blood,
and only a remedy that enters
into the circulation and de-
stroys the germs and poisons,
can have any permanent good
effect upon a disease of this
character.
You can't check a blood
disease by any external treat
fnent ; the sores and eruptio
only manifestations or sympt
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
Nntional Lengue Game Postponed.

Games at Brooklyn, Boston and
Pittsburg were postponed on account of
wet grounds.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
American League Standing.
Detroit :, Chicago 3.

Detroit. April 27-Robinson put the
game out of doubt in the eighth in
ming, when, with the score tied, his
triple sent in two runs and won for
Detroit. Score: R.H.E.
Detroit ......0 O1010O 3x-5 9 8.
Chicago .......O 0 0 0 0 0-3 8
Batteries: Donovan and Woods; Fla
herty and Sullivan. Attendance, 1900.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-28
American Lengue Gnmes Postponed

HHHeFIcHH IFeHEUe UIIheN FOEtpOheu'
Games at Washington, New York and
Cleveland were postponed on account of
wet grounds