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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10

any violation Of the laws of the state
of Utah, or of the United States, and
this respondent, for himself in partic-
ular, denies that he is one of said
alleged -perpetuating body of fiji
teen men. or that there is any such
body, or that said church, or any part
thereof, or any person therein, in
culcates, or encourages belief in the
practice of polygamy, or belief
in or practice of polygamous
cohabitation and this respondent de-
MES that he is guilty of polygamous
cohabitation or that he is poly
gamist, or that he ever has been a
polygamist or that he has ever prac-
ticed poygamous cohabitatiOn.
Mr.. Smoot denies that he has ever
connived at any violation of any law
of Utah, of the United States. and
declares that since the manifesto of
President MILFORD Woodruff was is
sued in 1890, neither a belief in, nor
a practice of pOlygamy, or polygamous
cohabitation has either been taught, or
encouraged"
Mr.. Smoot admits that the first
presidency of the Mormon Church IS
vested with supreme authority in all
things spiritual, and in all things
temporal, so far as temporal things
pertain to the affairs of the church.
He denies that the first presidency,
or twelve apostles are supreme IN the
exercise of the alleged mandates.
1t is admitted that the Mormon
Church made a rule in regard TO its
leading officials taking part In politics,
but denies that this rule is fully, or
correctly set forth in the protest.
POIygnmists at Their Peril.
Mr.. smoot alleges that since the
manifesto of President Woodruff of
1890. the practice of polygamous CO.
habitation by those who were polyga-
mists Heretofore has been abandoned
by many. but continued by some for
a time. and where continued 1t is on
the sole responsibility Of such persons,
and subject to the penalties of the
law.
1t is denied that any body Of Off
cials either practices or conniVes at
polygamy or that Mr.. SmOot or any
body of officials sought to pass law
multiplying enactments against polyga-
nous cohabitation. 1t is admitted that
such a law did pass the Utah Legis-
lature in 1901, but that many of the
Mormon members voted against the
bill and that it was vetoed by the
Governor.
The charge that Mr.. Smoot, from
the high station of United States sem
ator, would wage war upon the home
is denied in strong terms. He agrees
that the home is the basic institution
upon whose purity and perpetuity
rests the government itself, and he
alleges that he has as sacred a regard
for the station of senator and for its
duties as has any of the Protestants
or the most loyal citizen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
MINER HIT
A Gold Miner on the Coffee Question

Many a rugged constitution has
broken down by use of coffee.
II and my son are miners and have
been strong coffee drinkers. l will add
/ followed mining for fifty years.
Nearly three years ago my son had
palpitation of the heart so bad that
after a hard days work he would be
almost unable to get his breath when
lying down, and l was victim of con-
stipation, headache and could not
sleep soundly.
80 pulled up stakes one day and
started to see a doctor and curiously
enough an old acquaintance 1 met on
the way steered me off. We stopped
and talked and told each other ali the
news and / told him about our trou-
bles. He said it was coffee doing the
work and that using Postum in place
of coffee cured him of almost exactly
the ailments / described.
SO instead of going to the doctors
] sent FOR some Postum, although 1
did not have much faith in it, but to
my great joy it turned out all right,
and after we quit coffee completely we
both began to get we'll; kept ii UP and
are now both of us strong we'll men,
with none of the old troubles. A miner
is supposed to be able to stand great
hardships, but we could not stand
coffee. IT was killing us Any one
following the directions on the pack
age of Postum will have a far better
drink than he can get from the best
coffee.
Il think every coffee topper should
know Postum will cure him of his all
ments. besides it is such a refreshing
drink" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Coffee hurts nearly all who drink il
and soaks some people very hard.
There is a sure way out of the trouble
by quitting coffee and using Postum.
And there's a reason"
Look in each package for a copy OF
the famous little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
Mr.. Fronk conn. Dearinp. Me.


IT'S Summit street, writes: 81 was
troubled for number of years with
catarrh in my head and tried many
so-called cures, but without benefit.
1 now feel better than have for many
years, thanks to Peruna."
Mrs. j. Benson, Guardian Grand Cir
Gle, Women of Woodcraft, of
Seattle, Washington,
Says: Last fall 1 contracted a severe
cold on my lungs. Peruna worked
wonders for me, not only completely
healing the lungs, but curing the ca
tarrh of the head as we'll, which had
set in
Mr.. Lawrence Laird, KendIe Green,
Massachusetts,
Writes: 81 have taken four bottles
of your Peruna. 1t is the best remedy
1 have ever tried"
Mr.. w. II. Tucker, Grove Street.
Concord, N. H.,
Writes: when 1 began taking your
medicine four years ago I was suffer-
ing from chronic catarrh and a cough
1 had from the cradle. Peruna cured
me"
Mrs. Emma SchnelI, New Canada,
Minnesota,
Writes: "Peruna cured my son of ca
tarrh with which he has been trou-
bled from birth"
Congressman +. v. Brookshire From
Indiana,
Says: From what my friends say
Peruna is good tonic and safe ca
tarrh cure"
Daniel Wright, Clark Falls, Conn.,,
Writes: 81 have been getting deaf for
two years and could hardly hear a
common conversation. l took two bot
ties of Peruna and now l can hear as
we'll as ever"
Mrs. Ernest Lappenbusch, Duncan,
South Dakota,
Writes: Il use Peruna for all kinds
of ills and consider it the best rnedi-
cine. l can do any kind of work since
Peruna cured me. I wish every suf-
fering woman could know how it
helped me-"
Mrs. Matte Smith. Ais jefferson ST.,
Wilmington, Del,
Writes: Last fall when I began the
use of Peruna I was in poor health,
and weighed only IS pounds. BY the
faithful use of Peruna 1 am cured of
my troubles"
John J.. Burnett, Member of Congress,
Seventh Alabama District,
Writes: "At the solicitation of a
friend my wife used Peruna, and it
improved her condition generally. 1t
is a remarkable remedy"
U. S. Senator NJ. c. Butler of South
Carolina,
Writes from Washington. D. c.: 81
can recommend Peruna for dyspepsia
and stomach trouble. 1 have been
using your medicine for a short pc
riod and 1 feel very much relieved"
Congressman III. b. Shower, of Port
Austin, Mich,
Writes from Washington, D. c.: 81
have found Peruna a very efficient
and speedy remedy for a persistent
and annoying cough resulting from
catarrhal trouble"
Hon. F. Y. Fitzpatrick, Congressman
From Kentucky,
Writes from Washington, D. c.. a.
follows: Eat the solicitation of a
nd l used your Peruna and can
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10

He thought that if the Democrats were
to win this year they must carry the
Eastern States. 1t appeared, he said,
that Mr.. Olney was strong in New
York and New Jersey, and that he
would be acceptable to those states,
New York not having any candidate.
the nomination of man from New
England, and that man Mr.. Olney,
would have the immense advantage to
the Democrats of establishing a large
Eastern area where the scales could
be turned in favor of the Democratic
nominee. He believed Mr.. Qlney would
be strong in Illinois and Connecticut.
Mr.. Hamlin, in favoring the resolu-
tions, referred to the advantages which
would accrue from nominating a New
England man.
Mr.. Hamlin said: "Mr. Olney is a
man of sterling democracy and of rug
ged character. Under his leadership
several states of New England may
be counted upon for the Democrats.
Under his leadership the Democratic
party will sweep the country"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
YOUNG is RETIRED.
Gen. Cbaffee Succeeds Him as Chief
of the Army staff.

Gen. Cbaffee Succeeds Him as Chief
of the Army STAFF.
Washington, Jan. 9.-After having
served at the head of the army as
chief of staff with the rank of lieuten-
ant general for a little less than five
months, Lieut.. Gen. S. B. M. Young
rehnquished his duties at noon to-day
to his successor in office, Gen. A. R.
Chaffee, who has been acting as his
chief assistant for several weeks past.
The change is due to the fact that
Gen. Young became Ga years old to-
lCsly. and therefore, under the law
was relegated to the retired list.
The retirement of Gen. Young, and
the accession of Gen. Chaffee was
marked by the usual reception to the
outgoing, and the incoming official.
BY direction of the President, Secre-
tary Root to-day issued an order an
nouncing the retirement of Gen. Young
and highly extolling the services OF
that officer. The order recounts al
length Gen. Young's military serv-
ices and says
He is especially to be distinguish
ed, and is worthy of emulation by the
unabated energy. and zeal, unselfish
devotion to duty. and generous en-
thusiasm for the good of the army
and the public interest, which have
marked the concluding years of his
active service"
The order refers to Gen. Young
devotion to the work of army re-
organization, and says he became
mot merely by seniority, but by mer-
1t" lieutenant general of the army.
The order concludes:
There can be no better wish for
the army in the future than that its
officers shall remember how distinc-
ton, and the his ''est rank have come
to this officer, not as the result OF
self seeking, or political or social in
fiuence. but as the result of duty well
done, a high standard of honor. sane
and kindly judgment, and unselfish
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
NEGRO ORATOR CHARGED
WITH R0BBING MAILS.

Rome, Ca, Jan. 9.-Mat Parker, a
we'll known negro lawyer, politician
and orator, was arrested and lodged in
Jail this morning, charged with rob-
bling the mails. The amount of money
he secured is not known, and inspec-
tors are still working on the case.
The robberies have been going on for
some time at the postoffice, and Par
ker was caught by decoy letters. He
was taken before Commissioner Print
up and in default of $1,000 bond was
sent to Jail.
Parker has been clerk at the post
office here since 1899 and a Republican
leader for years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
REPLY OF SMOOT
is MADE TO THE CHARGES URGED
AGAINST HIM.
SAYS BUT TWO CHARGES,
If TRUE, WOULD DIsQUALIFY HIM
AS A SENATOR.

Smoot Denies That He Is a POIyga-
mist-He Also Denies That He Is
Bound by an Oath Contrary to the
COnstitutiOn-Thcse He Regards as
the Principal Charges-His Discus
sion of MOrmOnism and Its Tenets.
Washington, Jan. 9.-The response
of Senator Reed Smoot of Utah to the
charges made against him, was pre-
scented to the Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections to-day by Sem
ator Burrows, chairman of that COM
mittee.
1t was agreed that at the regular
meeting of the committee to be held
next Saturday the attorneys for Mr..
Smoot and also for the petitioners
should be heard. They will be expected
to show precedents and authorities.
and after they shall have made their
presentation, the committee will de-
eide whether to go farther into the
matter by calling witnesses or dispose
of it on the showing which will then
have been made.
Mr.. Smoot submits. in answer to
charges against him, the following:
This respondent is advised and AYERS
that but two of the charges made
against him if said protests, either di-
rectly or by implication, are such as,
If true. could legally affect his right
to hold his seat in the Senate. These
two charges are:
First. That the respondent is a
polvganist.
Second. That he is bound by some
oath or oblieation which is inconsist-
ent with the oath required by the Con-
stitution, which was administered to
him before he took his seat as a sem
star.
Has Had But One Wife.
Both these charges respondent de-
"As to the charge that he is a
polygamist. the respondent says that
he was married on Sept. H. 1884, to
Alpha May Eldridge. She is still his
wife and is the mother of all his
children. He has never had any other
wife, and has never cohabited with
any other woman.
"As to the charge that the respondent
is bound by some oath or obligation
controlling his duty under his oath as
a senator, the respondent says that
he has never taken any such oath,
or in any way assumed any such obli-
CATION. He holds himself bound to
obey and uphold the Constitution and
laws of the United States including
the condition in reference to polygamy
upon which the state of Utah was ad-
United into the Union.
No Body of Fifteen.
THE respondent denies that he is
one of the alleged self-perpetuating
body of fifteen men, or that there is
any such body of men, or that the
followers or members of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
or any of them accord the right to
said alleged body to claim supreme
authority either divinely sanctioned
or otherwise, to shape the belief or
control the conduct of those under
them in all or any matters, civil OF
TEMPORAL or that said church or
such alleged body claims or otherwise
exercises any such alleged rights or
that said church. or said alleged body
or any person, or body exercises any
authority or power to ineulcate, OF
encourage a belief in the practice OF
polygamy. or belief in or practice OF
polygamous cohabitation, or that
either countenances, or connives al
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
ACTRESS ACTED QUICKLY.
Her Goodness May Have Prevented
n Stampede.

Her Goodness May Have Prevented
Stampede.
Bristol, Tenn. Jan. s,-over 1000
women and children packed the Har-
melting opera House at to-day's matt
nee performance and witnessed a very
unexpected scene.
While Miss Lula Rumley, a member
of the Ferguson Stock Company, was
doing a speciality act, she saw that
the piano cover had become ignited by
coming in contact with a gas jet
Bending low in her dance, she grabbed
the cover and threw it to a stage hand
who extinguished the blaze.
Deafening applause greeted the act
though many children did not realize
that her maneuver was probably life
saving one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
JOHN B. GORDON
HAS PASSED AWAY
Continued from First Page.


crate commander-in-chi discovered
that Gordon had taken another road,
following after the wagon train, and
that the federal forces in his rear oc-
cupied high ground and were opening
upon his troops raHid and deadly fire
of artillery"
The retreat of what remained of the
Confederate army was continued, Cor
don's troops at the High Bridge going
into bivouac on the opposite side of
the river from Longstreets command.
At early dawn the federals made an
attack on Gordon at the bridge, and on
Longstreet on the hills near Farmville.
Firing the bridge, and leaving one
brigade to check the enemy, the re-
mainder of Gordon's corps took the
railroad track to FarmVille, leaving the
brigade skirmishing sharply. On the
high hills on the upper side of the APP
pomattox, just beyond Farmville. 1t
appeared as if the Confederates in
tended to give battle. The artillery was
placed in position and lines of infan-
try were formed but it was only done
to cover the movement of the wagons
as the army took up its line of re-
traaf
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
Creen,lAugust Flower

Is the most iopular remedy on t Ji
globe for the cure of all stomach, ul,
gestive. liver troubles and hapltuasi
CONSTIPATION. with their miserable eI =
fects. we sdvertised as test IN iooU
for anY Csc where August Flower
was used Hat did not give satistac-
zion. OnlI three cases of failure IN
thousands fof letters; two of these
were cankr of the stomach; frlce
Ok and 7Ecents per bottle at all drug
oists. nights Pharmacy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
OBITUARY.
T. j. Davis, TaIbOttOn.

Talbotton, Ca, Jan. 9.-Capt. Thomas
]. Davis of this county, who died at
the Soldiers Home Jan. Z, was buried
at Oak Hill Cemetery at this place to-
day. Capt. Davis was a gallant Con-
federate soldier, having been a mem
Der of the Forty-sixth Georgia Regi-
ment of the Western Army. He was a
most estimable gentleman and good
citizen. His unexpected death has
brought sorrow to his many friends.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
MuIherin Grove Better.

Macon, Jan. 9.-Representative Null
herin's condition is gradually and sat
isfactorily improving. To-day the hos
pital physicians allowed him to smoke,
he having made known his desire for
a smoke a day or two ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
PENSACOLA BOUND,
BARK WAS WRECKED

London, Ian. 9.-The British steam
err Evangeline, Capt. Heeley. from Hal
flax, Dec. 81. for this port. passed
Prawle Point to-day with a shipwreck-
ed crew on board.
From the signals displayed it is sup
posed the men are members OF the
crew of the Italian bark Famiglia Ca
Vallo.
The Famiglia Cavallo left Port Tai
bot, Dec. 20 for Peuse "nle,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
the LiverpooI Market,

Liverpool. Ian. Cotton opened
steady to-day and afterwards quickly
advanced about 13 points. amid some
excitement. The market then became
irregular, prices declining little, and
closed unsettled. to 10 points higher.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
Through sheridan's Lines.

During all day of the 18th the Con-
federate army marched without moles-
tation in the rear. Occasionally the
enemy's cavalry would dash down on
the wagon train, kill a few horses
brighten the drivers and quartermaS-
tiers, and then scamper away. Lees
army dwindled down to 5000 armed
men, and he was. in a position from
which it was impossible to eXtricate
his command without a battle. which
il was no longer capable of lighting
Gen. Gordon was thrown out with
about 1000 men in front: the wreck OF
Longstreet's command covered the
rear. Such was the condition and dis
position of Gen. Lees army when COR
don attempted the last desperate tasR
of cutting himself through sheridan
lines. The Confederate cavalry was
drawn up in mass in the village Of APP
pomattox Court House. The NEEDS
gardens and streets were strewn WITT
troops bivouaclling in the line of bat
tie. In the early light of morning cor
don's troops marched through and tc
the west of the village. Dispositions
were made for attack, and about ~ a
m. Gordon's line was ordered forward
Success seemed to follow his initiatorS
movement, but before long Gordon SEN
word to Gen. Lee that the enemy was
driving him back. Just as his divisions
had formed anew to resist mann
movement of Sheridan. a flag of truce
appeared, and the action suddenly
ceased.
Gen. Gordon was the Democratic
candidate for Governor of Georgia II
1868; but, though his election wa
claimed by his party, his opponent Ru'
fus B. Bullock, secured the office. H'
was member of the National Demo.
cratic Conventions of 1868 and 1872; and
I'm January, 1873. was elected to the
limited States Senate. He was re
elected in 1879, but resigned his seat II
1850. In 1856 he was elected Governor
of Georgia and was reelected IN 1888
In 1890 he was again elected UniteC
States senator. At the time OF ms
death he was commander-ln-chlet O
tha Irnited Confederate Veterans.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10

Springfield, o., Jan. s.-Former Gov
ernor Charles Foster, who was Secre-
tary of the Treasury under President
Harrison, died at the residence or Gen.
Warren Keifer in this city to-day
from the effects of cerebral memoir
rhages. He was rs years Cd ana Is
survived by his wife and daughter
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
Mrs. Missouri seary, TalbottOn.

Talbotton, Ca, Jan. 9.-Mrs. Missouri
Maxwell Seary, wife of Hon. William
H. Seary, died yesterday afternoon at
home, near Talbotton, and was buried
this afternoon at the Maxwell burying
ground, near Max. Mrs. Seary had
been in i'll health for several months.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
t. S. Bidgood, Mobile.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 9.-+T. S. Bidgooo'
cashier of the Peoples Bank died mere
to-day, aged 46 years He was WEI.
and widely known Il business circieS
through the South.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
Albert Pulltzer. brother Of Jol

Albert Pulitzer, brother Of Joseph
Pulitzer, owner 4 the New YORK
World, contemplate founding new
publication in sondon-a rival 70
Labouchere's Truth. it is said. Mr.
Pulitzer has had conference with
number of Engliih journalists regaross
ing the matter some oelng eul'oiS u
well-established publications
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
Francis wayIand, New Hayen, Conn.,

New Haven, Conn, Jan. s.-Francls
wayland, LII. D., formerly dean Oh
the Yale Law School and professor OF
English Constitutional aw IN the
university, died to-day OF acu'e
hrouchitis.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10

loyalty to his commander-in-chief, to
the army, and to the country which
he has served"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10
1000 CATARRH PATIENTS EACH YEAR.
Charlie. Foster. Ohio.

Her death has saddened the hearts OF
her many friends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-05-24
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.
ROSE CARNIVAL

One matter in connection with the BIZ
celebration To be held here July to z
has been definitely settled and that is
that the grandest rose carnival ever held
IN the Northwest will occur Tuesday,
July s. Ira H. Case, chairman of the
rose carnival committee. has asked the
following TO serve as members of the com
mittee:
Mesdames G. c. Wagner. Z. A. Hender-
sou, w. A. Bull w 5. Dmmock II. L.
Mccormick, A. + Mechanic, F. G. Fisher.
A. Phillips, Bernice +. Newell. Leon
ard Crassweller, $. A. Perkins and s. c.
Slaughter Misses Anna Griggs. Fannie
DAILY, Amy Han, May Hall; Colonel c. p.
Ferry. f. r. Roberts. Professor A. b.
Warner, Rev. John Reid r. w Taynton
and Samuel Collyer.
A meeting of the committee will he
held Wednesday evening in the federal
court room and arrangements viii be
made for the appointment of the sub
committees on decorations. music, etc
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-05-24

BUTTE, Mont, May 24-There are sew
eral herds Of buffalo in America. but all
Of them combined would not equal in size
the Allard herd OF the Flathead reserya.
tlOn in Montana The herd >praug from
two buffalo calves captured ~ years ago
10y au Indian.
Charles AlIerd, one Of the leading braves
Of the reservation. took the calves and.
capturing few others, started out with
herd OF five. 1t was his intention to
iatten them like becves and use them
when hunting was poor. Major Peter
Roonan, at that time Indian agent at the
reservation, suggested to Allerd that il
might be good idea to breed the but.
ialo, as the animals were becoming scarce
in that territory.
The herd now numbers 300 aud is val.
ued at a quarter of a million dollars. Al
lerd has given but little attention 10 hi-
buifaloes. They have made little attempt