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Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
SPORTING EVENTS.
Football Season opens-Prize Fight
at Spokane.

At the Crystal Palace London, F. b.
Thompson broke the worlds amateur
record by walking so miles in hours
81 minutes and 3S seconds.
In game marked by brilliant plays,
Princeton defeated the heavy George.
town team by score of 10 to 0.
Harvard defeated Williams in the
first football game of this season by
a score of "a to 0.
In the first Cheney, Wash, Normal
game of the football season, the Blair
Business college defeated the State
Normal school by score of IL to 0.
Jerry Mccarthy, the champion vel
terweight of the northwest, is in Spo-
kane, and will commence training for
his match with Jim Burrows, October
IA.
By driving two miles in 2:02 -, at
the Chicago Automobile club race
meeting, Carl Fisher of Indianapolis,
Ind, lowered by three-tifths of Sec
ond the worlds record for middle
weight machines for that distance.
At the Pittsburg Automobile club,
Barney Oldfield broke the "a horse
power machine 10 mile record by 60
ing the distance In 10 minutes, so Is
seconds.
Andy King knocked out Young Kid
Mccoy in the fourth round Of hard
fight at Pendleton, Ore. The men en-
tered the ring at 1876 pounds. King is
undoubtedly the lightweight champion
Of the northwest. Mccoy will aban.
don the ring to go on the stage
The Stanford varsity football team
defeated that of the olympic club by
a score of 12 to 0.
The Palouse high school team open.
ed the football season in the game
with Pullman, winning by a score Of
10 to 0.
w. A. c., 20; Spokane high school, 0.
Joe Cans and Joe Walcott, holders,
respectively of the lightweight and
welterweight championship, fought 20
rounds to a draw at San Francisco.
The decision was not well received by
many Of the spectators, who seemed
of the opinion that Cans should have
been favored.
The Neary-Long fight at Seattle was
called off by the sheriff.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
vIadivostock We'll Defended.

Mail advices from vladivostock say
that defenses around that town have
been completed and that everything is
prepared should the Japanese attempt
operations on the line Of forts and bat
teries.
The surrounding forests have been
cut down in order not to obstruct the
zone Of fire. Zigzag roads lead to the
batteries.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Ambition ia turmoil.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
Payne's Case Is Critical.

Washington, Oct. 5.-After bad
night, in which his condition continued
extremely grave, Postmaster General
Payne had sinking spell at o'clock
this forenoon. DR.. Grayson rallied the
patient, but when second spell oc-
CURED at O'Clock DR.. Grayson sum-
moned DR.. Magruder. The two physi-
clans employed heroic measures for an
hour. For a while it was feared the
end was imminent, but the heart ac-
ton finally responded, gratiIyingly.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
Killed by Stage overturnine.

Vancouver, B. CA special from
Ashcroft. B. c., says that the regular
mail stage from Ashcroft to Barker
vile was overturned near Bridge
creek, the brakes refusing to act when
descending steep grade. Walter Abb
bott was killed and d. Weeks and F.
Peters were injured, Peters being the
driver of the stage.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Cleveland insists that she is entitled
to snatch the tiara from Cincinnati, so
long looked upon as the Queen City"
Of Ohio No serious dispute as to the
supremacy can be kept up for many
years.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07
Lady curzon Much Better.

Walmer Castle, Kent. Oct. 3.-Lady
Curzon of Kedleston is making good
progress toward. recovery.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-07

Peoria, ILL.,, Oct. 3.-The town Of
Chillicothe, 20 miles north, was partly
destroyed by fire. Loss 100000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
BAL TIM0RE WILL RISE
AS DID JACKSONVILLE.

Baltimore will rise from the ruins
as did Jacksonville. and it is now the
opinion among many of the stricken
city that the fire was really a blessing
in Disguise" said Mr.. S. S. Leonard,
the contractor, who is back from Bal
timore.
On Friday Mr.. Leonard spent four
hours viewing the ruins of the city
and took in the burned district from
the river to North Charles street.
Many of the buildings are still burn
ing, he said. and for this reason the
workmen can do but little toward re-
moving the debris. The question that
has confronted the city officials is
what is to be done with the debris,
which covers an area of over seventy
five blocks.
This problem, Mr.. Leonard says, has
been settled in a manner that is high
~ satisfactory to all OF the residents
of the stricken city. 1t has been de-
cided to fill the canal, which the BUSH
ness men of Baltimore have been
anxious to get rid of for years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
seRbOard Florida Limtted-Luxuri-
Gus Passenger Service.

Only Florida Limited train from the
East operated daily. Absolutely the
quickest time, because the route is the
shortest. Time only three hours thir-
ty minutes Savannah to Jackson
Vile. Time. only twenty-five hours
fifteen minutes Savannah to New
York city. Train southbound leaves
Savannah at $3.50 a. M, arrives Jack
sonville 1:20 p. m, st. Augustine 2:30
p. m. Train northbound leaves Sa-
vannah 500 p. M, arrives New York
3:15 D. m. Gall time shown is railroad
time, one hour slower than Savannah
time). The Seaboard Florida Limited
is composed exclusively of Pullman
cars, including compartment cars,
consisting of separate private rooms
or compartments, which can be used
singly or en- suite, afording perfect ex-
clusiveness, If desired; two double
drawing room cars. observation car.
which is now one of the necessities in
the best Of modern travel the comfort
and freedom of which adds greatly to
the pleasure of the trip, and the mag
nifcently illuminated and richly dec
GRATED dining car. with its splendid
service OF silver and cut glass, and
snowy linen, presents but a fitting
palace on wheels within which TO enjoy
the tempting feasts which are offered.
consisting Of all The dainties or the
10Y the very best this famous train
affords, ample space has been assigned
the Savannah ONCE, including state
rooms and drawing rooms, assuring
positive reservations OF the choicest
accommodations Complete Information
az heab0ard Air Line, city ticket Of
nee. Hui.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
BOTH PRIMARIES
ON THE SAME DAY.
April 20 VIII Also BE Selected for
the County Primary.

April 20 VIII Also Be Selected for
the County Primary.
The Chatham county primary will be
held on the same date, as was yester-
day fixed by the State Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee for the state pri-
mary. April 20 was chosen for the
state primary and the County Execu-
tive Committee, when it meets to fix a
date, will adopt this same day.
The date selected pleases the Savan-
nah politicians very much. They have
been talking for an early primary for
several months. An early one was
expected, but the fact that it is now
certain, was pleasing news to those
interested.
In an interview in the Morning News
just before leaving for the committee
meeting in Atlanta, Mr.. A. A. Law
renee, a member of the State Executive
Committee, predicted an early date.
The day selected, however, is even ear
lier than had been expected. Mr.. Law
renee is also the chairman of the Chat
ham County Executive Committee He
is expected to call a meeting of that
committee within a very short time
after his return from Atlanta. The
date for the county primary will then
be selected
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
is CHARGED WITH
ATTEMPTED ASSAULT.
Brother of the ''DiamOnd Queen"
Under Arrest MT ThunderbOIt.

Brother of the ssDiamOnd Queen"
Under Arrest Mt ThunderboIt.
On a charge of attempting to commit
a criminal assault upon a lady whose
identity has not been disclosed by the
authorities at Thunderbolt, James De-
Girls, a young white man, a brother of
Mamie DeCris, the diamond Queen"
is held a prisoner.
1t is alleged that the crime was COM
mitted early yesterday afternoon near
Cattle Park, and that DeCris was fright
ened away by a man. The woman
screamed, and it is charged that De-
Girls handled her roughly. AS soon as
the matter was reported to the authori-
ties at Thunderbolt Marshal Crawford
went in search of DeCrs He eXper-
fenced no trouble in making the arrest.
1t is charged that DeCris was out
hunting and had his gun across his
shoulder when he accosted the woman.
He made no effort to use the weapon,
however. when the man who was some
distance away answered the screams
of the woman.
The accused will be given a prelimi-
nary examination by Recorder Nelson
at Thunderbolt at o'clock this after
noon. About a year ago DeCris had
charges of a somewhat similar nature
lodged against him. He resides at
Thunderbolt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
WILL DOCKET OWNERS
OF LOW AWNINGS
City Marshal VIII Inspect the Entire
City Once More.

City Marshal VIII Inspect the Entire
City Once More.
All the owners of awnings in the city
who have not complied with the notice
served some time ago by the city mar
shall to raise their awnings to seven
feet, will to-day be placed on the police
docket. The cases will be tried on Fri
day. and there will be large number
of them, according to the estimate OF
Marshal Dreeson.
One of the city ordinances provides
that an awning must be high enough
for pedestrians to pass under with con-
venience. The fact that there are many
very low awnings in Savannah was
brought to the attention of Mayor My
ers more than a month ago. Several
conferences were held and City Marshal
Dreeson was notified to instruct all
owners of awnings to raise them to
seven feet. Many have not yet COM
piled with the instructions. They were
told at the time if the awnings were
not raised by March l, cases would be
docketed against them.
With a tape measure the marshal and
his deputy will to-day begin an inspec-
ton of the town. Any awning that
measures below the hight agreed upon
will cause it's owner to be placed upon
the docket. Low awnings here have
been a great nuisance for years. The
owners were given ample time to raise
them and the city officials are now de-
termined to enforce the ordinance. The
Recorder will probably have a number
of cases of this character to pass upon
Friday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
MURDER WARRANT
SERVED IN BED
FATHER OF EMANUEL PREY
CHARGES WATCHMAN LICHE RED
WITH MURDER OF SON..

Negro Made Amdnvit Before Justice
Michael Naughtin and Warrant
Was Read to wounded Waterman
at the Savannah HOspitnI-Red's
Condition still Serious and He
Could Not BE MOved-TwO Men Are
Now Alleged TO Have Killed Prey.
Red Will Furnish Bail.
Lying in bed at the Savannah Hos
pital suffering from wounds inflicted
upon him at Warsaw several days ago,
Liche Red, employed as a Waterman
on the island, yesterday heard Chief
Deputy Sheriff T. j. Sweeny read a
warrant charging him with the murder
of Emanuel Prey.
During the morning Samuel Prey,
father of the dead negro, called at the
office of Justice Michael Naughtin and
swore out the warrant charging the
white man with murder. Prey made
the necessary affidavit and affixed his
mark to the warrant, which was turned
over to Chief Sweeny, since Reds con-
dition precluded the making of an ar
rest.
This action of the dead negros father
still further complexities one of the most
unusual cases that has ever developed
in this county. Liche Red, a watch
man on the island, caught two negroes,
Hector Davis and Emanuel Prey, steal
ing oysters and took them in charge.
While they were dumping the oysters in
front of Reds cottage, a fight was
started. Red was badly beaten and
Prey was killed. According to Red, the
negroes attacked him while he was
feeling in his pocket to get a piece of
tobacco for one of them. One negro,
Prey, held him, he claims, while Davis
beat him with his own shotgun.
The gun was accidentally discharged
and Prey was killed.
Claims Red Killed Prey.
The negro Davis, however, claims
Red shot Prey and that the beating
Red received was administered by
Prey. Davis is in Jail charged with
assault with intent to murder Red. The
coroner is to hold an inquest as soon
as Red is able to appear and testify,
and it is possible that Davis may be
charged with the murder of Prey, in
addition to the charge on which he is
now held.
While the killing was undoubtedly
| accidental, if done by Davis, it was
done while in the commission of an
unlawful act. Should the coroner's jury
recommend that Davis be held for the
murder of Prey, there will be two men
charged with the murder of the one
man, while there can be no doubt that
the killing was by only one.
Wounded Man Not Moved.
The wounded man was not taken in
charge and no officer was sent to the
hospital to guard him. He is entirely
too i'll to get away, and besides it is
not thought he has anything to fear
| from the charge. He denies killing the
negro, but had he done so, while the
negro was attacking him, the officers
! say he would have been justified.
Bond will probably be given for Red
to-day. His employer, Capt. Oemler
has been notified that the warrant was
issued. Whether the bond is made
to-day or not, the officers are not GO
ing to subject Red to any inconven-
| fence while his condition is SO serious
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
If You Are Going East

20 not fail to consult the schedules of
Atlanta Coast Line; it will be to your
advantage. The palatial New York
and Florida Special, solid Pullman
train with drawing-room compartment
sleepers, observation and dining cars,
leaves Savannah 5:55 p. m. Getty time),
arrives Washington 1913 a. M, Balti-
more 11:47 a. m, Philadelphia p. M,
New York 4:45 p. M, following day.
The only electric lighted train between
the East and South and most luxuri-
Gus service. The Florida and West In
dian Limited leaves Savannah 2:15
p. m. Getty time), arrives Washington
1854 a. M, Baltimore 9:13 a. M, Phil
adelphia 1922 a. m, New York p. M,
following day. Pullman drawing-room
sleepers and dining car. For Pull
man reservations and further informa-
ton with reference to rates and
schedules, see ticket agents, De Soto
Hotel or Union Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
TEMPERANCE LECTURE
IN FRONT OF BAR.
Police Were Asked to Interfere in
the Interest of Trade.


the Interest of Trade.
Has a street preacher the right to
protest against the sale of whisky in
front of a barroom?
That was the question presented to
Patrolman Hicks last night and he
passed it on, via the telephone, to po-
lice headquarters. At Bay and Farm
streets, where there is a barroom, a
street preacher undertook to give a
temperance lecture and the barkeeper
objected. The owner of the bar ap-
pealed to Patrolman Hicks.
Stop that man, arrest him, or do
something with him." the owner
pleaded, Il pay license and he is
hurting my trade"
The officer was in doubt. The owner
begged, insisted, and stated the
preacher not only spoke against drink
ing, but had referred to his bar in par
ticular. The temperance orator had
said the whisky he sold was not good
The owner insisted that the whisky
was good, said he was paying a Ii
cense and wanted protection.
The patrolman did not know what to
do in the case and rang up Sergt. Nc
Cool. After a long talk over the
phone the patrolman appeared to be
relieved, but it could not be learned
just how the case ended. The preach
er may have finished his sermon while
the telephone conversation was in
progress.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
southern's Palm Limited.

This famous train of the Southern
Railway has been inaugurated for the
tourist season of 1904, more modern in
equipment and more perfect in service
than ever before. 1t is composed of the
latest Pullman observation, compart-
ment, club-library, and drawing-room
sleeping cars, and carries the newest
of Southern Railway dining cars, uni
versally recognized as the standard of
excellence. 1t leaves Savannah daily
except Sunday at AIS p. M, railroad
time arriving Washington 1915 a. m.
and New York Alb p. m. Two other
trains leaving Savannah daily at 1905
a. IN. and los p. M, railroad time,
both carrying Pullman drawing-room
sleeping cars and dining cars Reser-
vations or information at city ticket
office 141 Bull street. E. G. Thomson,
c. p. and T. A.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
MEN DISPUTE FOR
POSSESSION OF BOY.
Claim Made That Testimony Was
Given Uuder Duress.

Claim Made That Testimony Was
Given Uuder Duress.
A contest for the possession of a lit
tie colored boy occupied the attention
OF the Superior Court yesterday. F. C.
Friar of Thunderbolt filed habeas cor
pus proceedings against Frank Saw
yer. alleging that he had taken the
boy, John Williams, from him by
force. Evidence was adduced to show
that the boy had tried to kill himself
with a knife when Sawyer tried to
take him from Friar
The peculiar part of the case was
when the boy was put on the stand,
he swearing that he desired to stay
with Sawyer. Having the right to
choose his own guardian, Judge Cam
ordered that he select a guardian and
make application to Judge McAlpin
for his appointment.
Mr.. d. H. Clarke, the boys counsel,
announced that he had just learned
that the boys testimony had been
given under duress in that Sawyer
threatened to prosecute him for pois-
oning his horse unless the boy said
he wanted to live with him rather
than Friar. After an investigation
Judge Cam decided that while Saw
yer may have made such a threat,
there was nothing to show that he
had knowledge of the proceeding at
court, and hence it was not in the
province of the court to punish Saw
yer.
An order was handed down by
Judge Cam awarding the custody of
the child to Frank Sawyer. Under the
order the guardian appointed by Judge
McAlpin will account for all the wages
of the boy, which have hitherto been
appropriated bY his sister
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
COULD FIND NO FIRE
WHEN APPARATUS ARRIVED.

There was a telephone alarm sent in
for No. AZ Bay street, east, yesterday
afternoon, but when the firemen reach
ed the scene no fire could be found.
Smoke had been noticed in different
parts of the building. but there was no
evidence of fire anywhere. A defective
nue. is supposed TO have been respon-
sible for the presence OF the smoke
The firemen made a thorough search
OF the building before leaving. Supt
Mcguire instructed one of his men to
return in about an hour and make an
other inspection, but still no fire could
ne found The building that was sup
posed 10 have been on fire Is next TO
the Cotton Exchange and a large
crowd gathered.
The telephone alarm was answered
by the chemical engine from the Cen-
tral Fire Station.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
MORE BUILDING PERMITS
THAN YEAR AGO.

Building permits for February 1904
are slightly in excess of the number
issued during the same month last
year. There were 46 permits issued by
the Board Of Tax Assessors during the
last month, as against 43 last year.
The number of buildings started is
larger than is indicated by the number
of permits, as in several cases only
one permit was issued for two or
more houses. There is a great deal
Of building in progress in the city at
present. March is expected to prove an
even livelier month than February.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
HUSSARS PREPARING
FOR INSPECTION.

At the regular meeting of the Georgia
Hussars, last night, which was marked
by an excellent attendance, the troop
was drilled in anticipation of the in
spection by Inspector General W. G..
Obear inspector general Georgia State
Troops, and Maj. F. H. French, United
States inspector Georgia State Troops.
The troop will be mounted for this in
spection.
Two new members were elected,
which brings the enlisted strength up to
fifty. The troop has received the new
Krag- Jorgenson carbines, which have
already been distributed, and which will
be used in the drill for inspection.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
COURT ADJOURNED FOR
THE DECEMBER TERM
Much Business Transacted During
Last Session of Superior Court.

Much Business Transacted During
Inst Session of Superior Court.
The Superior Court of the Eastern
Judicial District adjourned yesterday
for the December term The grand jury
for the March term, which begins on
Monday next, was drawn by Judge
Cam.
The session of the court which has
just closed was one of the busiest in
its history. Judge Cam succeeded to
the bench on Jan. Z, and since that
time he has finally disposed of 154 mat
tiers, a record which has been seldom
equalled. Arguments were heard and
decisions rendered in all of the above
cases. The above number does not in
clude the many criminal cases which
were disposed of by Judge Seabrook.
The court will begin the March term
with every case which was ready dur
ing the December term disposed Of
The March docket promises to be the
heaviest ever called in the court, there
being ITO new cases, exclusive of many
criminal cases which will come up for
trial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
The Equitable Life.

In this issue of the Morning News
appears the 44th annual statement of
the Equitable Life Assurance Society
of the United States.
This statement is creditable show
ing for the company.
Notwithstanding the temporary de-
cline in nominal values of almost all
securities, this company has a larger
surplus than it had year ago. It's
surplus being now SIS, 1923. This is
exclusive of the dividend of $5,6S2, 1896
paid out during the year, this dividend
total being greater than the company
ever paid out; that any other company
ever paid in the same time
The company is gratified and thinks
that the showing is satisfactory in
view of the fact that so many strong
and carefully managed corporations
are reporting heavy shrinkages in sur
plus.
Mr.. Geo. c. Ramsey, with Offices in
Germania Bank building, is general
agent for the Equitable.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
WALTER DAWSON DIED
FROM PISTOL WOUND

After lingering for two days. Walter
Dawson, the young man who shot him
self early Saturday morning. died at
the Park View Sanitarium yesterday
morning. When first shot little hope
was entertained for his recovery, but
after an operation il was thought he
had a chance.
The funeral will take place this
morning at IL O'clock at the home of
his family No. lac Lincoln street. Rev.
ID. $. Edenheld will conduct the serv-
ices and the interment will be In Lau-
rel Grove
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-01
COL. P. w. MELDRIM
TO PROSECUTE OVAL
Much Interest Felt Here in Hearing
at HinesviIIe.

Much Interest Felt Here in Hearing
at HinesviIIe.
There is a great deal of interest in
Savannah in the preliminary hearing
to be given this morning to John Dyal,
charged with the murder of l.. A. Muir
ray, the Atlantic Coast Line section
foreman, killed near Walthourville.
The hearing will take place in Hines
vile before Judge Bruton. Col p. w.
Meldrim of Savannah, has been retain
ed for the prosecution. He left yester-
day for Hinesville to conduct the case.
Special Detective Godbold, of the At
lantic Coast Line force, is already in
Liberty county. The evidence against
Dyal so far made public is only circum-
stantial. 1t is alleged Dyal threatened
to kill Murray, and it is also said the
description given of the man seen with
a gun in the neighborhood of where
Murray was killed exactly fits the ac-
cused. The prosecution is to be Wig
orously pushed.