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The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
SHIPPERS OBJECT TO
THE UNIFORM BILLS.
VIII Voice Objections Before the
Commerce Commission.

VIII Voice Objections Before the
Commerce Commission.
Chicago, Dec. although their rep
resentatives. 100000 shippers will pro-
test against the enforcement Jan. by
the railroads throughout the country
Of the uniform bill of lading" before
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
which meets here tomorrow. Repre-
sentatives OF nearly 900 railroads have
been subpoenaed to appear before the
committee.
The shippers, representing fifty as
sociations, will state their case
through their attorneys. The associa-
lions made three objections 10 the pro-
posed uniform bill OF lading" They
object to the advance OF 20 per cent.
II goods are 10 go at the carriers risk;
they object to signing a bill OF lading
II goods are 10 80 az present rates,
making the shipper liable for loss or
damage. and they object 70 the In
strument being stamped mot negoti-
able"
Ia Directing 20 the last provision OF
the new arrangement the shippers con-
tend that n would hinder the trans
Ter OF credit and the elasticity OF
trade.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
DIAZ lNAUGURATED.
Great street Parade Witnessed In
the City of Mexico.

Great Street Parade Witnessed In
the city of Mexico.
Mexico City, Dec, 4.-Under the ra-
diant tropical sun and through streets
whose edifces were lavishly adorned
with flowers wrought into designs of
great beauty and whose balconies were
hung in the old Spanish fashion with
lace and tapestries, as well as modern
bunting, passed this forenoon great
procession in honor of the Inaugural
ton of President DiaZ.
Some 10000 persons took part in the
great parade. largely civic and milf
tary pageant. Hundreds of thousands
lined the streets, filled the balconies
and even sat on fiat roof tops. There
were many American tourists in the
city and the Stars and Stripes figured
conspicuously.
In the procession were representa-
tives of all trades, callings and pro-
LESSONS, bearing banners and the dis
play of allegorical cars or floats was
the finest ever seen here. Each division
of the great procession was headed by
a detachment of Mexico's finest cav
airy in their buff leather Jackets, who
made a picturesque show.
The procession started at the bronze
statue OF Charles ~, passed up ave-
nida Juarez, San Francisco and Pla-
teros streets to the Grand Plaza and
was reviewed by President Diaz, Vice
President Corral and a brilliant COM
pany of ladies and gentlemen from
the balconies of the national palace.
Among the distinguished Northern
visitors were Gen. Joseph Wheeler,
who has been singled out by the gov
eminent and military officers for mark
ed distinction: also Postmaster Cen
eral William Mullock Of Canada and
party.
The procession was several hours in
passing through the streets. The crowd
was made up of the city's population
and thousands of visitors from interior
cities
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
TAFT AND HIS PARTY
LAND AT PENSACOLA.

Pensacola, Fla. Dec. A cablegram
was received this morning from Sec
rotary OF War Taft and his party which
announced that they would arrive in
Pensacola on the cruiser Columbia on
Dec. 10.
1t is the intention of Secretary Taft
to return to Washington about Dec.
II, according to the present plans. He
promised upon his departure from this
port that he would remain in Pensacola
ed that he would notify the Chamber
Of Commerce as to the date that he
could be expected. Accordingly the
cable was received to-day and active
preparations are now being made to
entertain the visitor and his party
upon their arrival and during their
stay In this city.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
ARE OFF FOR A KILLING
RACE OF SIX DAYS.
Terrible Test of Endurance for
Eighteen Bicycle Teams.

Terrible Test of Endurance for
Eighteen Bicycle Teams.
New York, Dec. 5-Amid a roar OF
applause from nearly 10000 spectators
in Madison Square Garden, the con-
testants in the twelfth International
six-day bicycle race responded to the
crack of the starters pistol. fired by
Congressman Timothy d. Sullivan at
exactly Ave minutes after midnight
this morning.
The foreign contingent this year is
the largest that has ever started in
the race, and 1t was the general opin-
ion of the experts who witnessed the
start that the native champions will
have hard time in holding their own.
Eighteen teams started from the
mark, the Californian team. consisting
OF the Downing brothers, being broken
up, Carl Limberg of San Jose being
substituted for Burton Downing.
Moran led at the end of the second
circle and at the end of the fifth lap
or half mile, Walthour was ahead.
Moran kept ahead until the thirteenth
lap was placed to his score and then
Nogler made a desperate effort to get
into the lead and possibly steal lap,
believing the leaders had tired by the
fast pace. 1t looked as If he would
succeed when his wheel slipped He
went smashing down into the trailing
rear enders and the crowd rose and
roared. Five were carried down In an
almost ineXtricable mass of wheels
and riders. Samuelson, Dussol Dor
ton, Netting and Keegan were hurled
from their wheels with Vogler. Sam
uelson, Dorlin and Netting remount-
ed with little delay. but the team mates
of the others had to take the track.
The record for the first hour was
"a miles and laps.
At the end of the second hour all
the riders had made 40 miles. At 200
clock King was Tapped in a fierce
sprint led by Walthour.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
The News of Cochran.

Cochran, Ca. Dec. 4.-The Cochran
Oil Mill and Ginnery Company is work.
ing day and night. The company rep
resents an investment of $4,000, locally
subscribed stock. under the manage
ment of Mr.. j. H, Mullis, Jr., and
promises to return large dividends
The ginnery is equipped with large
gins, and is fitted with the latest APP
planes for handling the cotton.
The Planters Bank and Trust Com
pany, at a recent meeting of stock
holders, applied for a charter under
national supervision. The bank has
been organized one year. 1t repre-
sents an investment Of $780, 600.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
OBITUARY..
Mrs Allen @. lizard.

News was received in Savannah last
night. by long-distance telephone, of
the death OF Mrs. Allen C. lizard, in
Columbia, S. c.. where she had been
III for quite a while. Her death, how
ever, was unexpected. The remains
will be taken to Walterboro to-day
for interment. Mrs. lizard leaves two
daughters In Savannah, Mrs. w. T..
Williams and Mrs. j. p. Solomons.
Both will leave this morning for Wal
terboro to attend the funeral.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
FOR NATURALIZATION FRAUDS
Three Men Have Been Arrested at
Baltimore.

Baltimore, Dec. 4.-Three persons
were arrested to-day on bench war
rants issued by United States Judge
Morris on the charge of falsely swear
ing that they had resided in the United
States long enough to legalize their
suffrages. They are C. Cohen, Jacob
Reiner and Charles Einstein.
1t is charged that the prisoners, ac-
companied by several other residents
Of Baltimore, went to Westminster,
Nd, prior to the November election
and secured naturalization papers, up
on which their names were enrolled
upon the polling lists. 1t is expected
that other arrests will be made to-
morrow, the local police and detective
forces having been reinforced by Sc
cret service men.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
HospitaI Cor Americus.

Americas, Ca, Dec. 4.--Americus is
to establish a hospital A bazaar will
be held this week, which promises to
be a great financial aid to the hospital
fund. Many very entertaining fea-
lures have been planned by the ladies'
assisting. and a week OF much enjoy
ment is promised. Already the Hospital
Committee has about $1,000 on hand.
and the proceeds of the bazaar will
add $1,000 TO this fund. The cotton
men OF the city generously contributed
two bales OF cotton, which will be sold
at auction during the week.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
WILL BE ENDORSED
BY STREET MEETING.

Panama, Dec. 4-secretary Of War
Taft, President Amador and a party
OF 300 Panamans to-day went by
steamer to Pearl Islands.
A cordial Endorsement by the people
of Panama Of tho agreement on the
points Of difference regarding the canal
zone government which has been
reached by Secretary Taft and the
Panama government will take the form
of popular street demonstration here
tomorrow night.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
william Bryson, Augusta.

Augusta. Dec. 4.--capt. William Bry-
son, who died here to-day after a very
brief Illness, was one of Augustus best
known citizens. Prior to the panics
Immediately following the Civil War
he was very wealthy. He was a Con-
federate veteran and commander OF a
u. G. v. camp.
He is survived by numerous rela-
tives, some Of whom are residents Of
Savannah.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
RECEIVED BY THE PoPE.
There Were Delegations from elite.
of New York.

There Were Delegations from Cities
of New York.
Rome, Dec. 4.-Pope Plus x to-day
received in private audience the dele
cations from New York, Albany and
Syracuse which have come to Rome for
the jubilee of the Immaculate Concep-
ton. The delegation from New York
city was headed by Auxiliary Bishop
Cusack and Mgrs. Lavelle and Kear-
ney, and Mgr. j. S. M. Lynch repre-
sented the Albany and Syracuse dele
cations.
Peters pence, amounting to $4,000,
was presented to the Pope by Bishop
Cusack. The Pope received the dona-
ton with thanks and spoke in terms
of high praise of the institution of
early mass In New York for printers
and other night workers of that city.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05

Americas. Ca. Dec. 4.-Americus is
making preparations for the entertain
ment OF Alec Temple. Mobiles Of the
Mystic Shrine. who will come from
Savannah next Monday, Dec. 12 to
initiate unregenerate sons OF the desert
here.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
TobIas GIbson, Lesington. Kr.

Lexington, KY, Dec. 4.--Col Tobias
Gibson died here tonight, aged Sc
years. He was on the staff OF his
brother, Gen. Randall Lee Gibson Of
Louisiana, IN the Civil War. Until
recent years Col. Gibson had owned
extensive plantations in Louisiana.
maintaining a residence I'm New Or
leans.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
cocbrnn,s Cotton ReceIpts.

Cochran, Ca, Dec. 4..--The cotton re-
ceipts here yesterday we're 5000 bales.
This Is 1000 bales above the receipts
for the corresponding date last year.
There Is practically no cotton IN the
fields. Very few sales are being made
and the cotton Is not marketed az soon
as einued.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
Mrs. Marian II. Knapp, philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Dec. 4.--Mrs. Marian
II. Knapp, wife Of Hon. Martin A 4.
Knapp, chairman OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission, died at the
Hotel Rittenhouse here to-day and will
be buried at her old home In Middle
town, Conn.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
Macon EIIss Lodge OF sorrow.

Macon. Ca. Dec. "A large crowd
gathered IN the Masonic Temple this
afternoon 90 witness the memorial
exercises By the Elks IN honor Of
those N the Macon Lodge who have
died during the past year.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05

Ecuador has given the nuns IN the
country the option OF retiring 10 public
hospitals. where they viii be cared for
az The expense Of the cities and towns.
or OF leaving the country. IN the
event that they decide 20 leave the
county they viii receive An indemnity
0f about 1900 ln gold each. The cons
vents and other property are bsing con-
fecateQ.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05

Paris, Dec. 4.-school boys and stu
dents demonstrations In connection
with the Joan Of Arc incident were
continued to-day Counter demon
STATIONS caused several fights. and
$50 persons were arrested, but sub
seQuently released.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
Received Cuban Mini.ter.

Berlin, Dec emperor William to-
day received In audience Marquis Nom
toro, the Cuban minister to Germany
and Great Britain. The Emperor spoke
OF the admirable progress the island OF
Cuba has made since the establish
ment of its independence.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
Patrick conaty, Worcester, Mass.

Worcester, Mass, Dec 4.--Patrlck
Conaty. father OF Right Rev. Thomas
J. conaty, bishop Of Los Angeles. and
Rev. Bernard s. conaty, rector Of
the Church Of the Sacred Heart, died
tonight at the rectory OF the Church
of the Sacred Heart.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05

France Is spending large sums In
having maps made OF her possessions
In West Africa. One map IN seven
teen parts has just been issued by the
army department and surveys are IN
parts.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
Alfred James. milwaukee,, wis.

Milwaukee. Wis, Dec. i.--Alfred
James. FOR years president OF the
Northwestern National Insurance Com
pany, died to-day, aged 70.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05

uazlehursi. os., Dec. ~. ~.
Boone. che present Incumbent. defeated
j. ~ WiiliamH fof justice VI che peace
uraff.Haes. 30 fff ~ ff
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05

Yokohama. Dec 5.-The steamer
Athenian. which sailed from Victo-
ria Nov. IA for Hong Kong and his
port. Is two days overdue.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-05
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Justus s. stearns Does Not Want
Nomination Fer Governor.
so SAYS A LOYAL FRIEND
Cannot Run as an independent and
Would Not Run az a Democrat SO
form Would &c included.

Grand Rapids. Mich, July 2G.-The
Herald says: Justus s. Stearns will
,ot be a candidate for the nomination
Or governor and will not ask for the
IIflrages OF the people this year tor
hat position.
This statement Vas made by one of
Nj. Stearns's most loyal friends and
Importers. Explaining the situation.
10 said:
The proposition that Mr.. Stearns
'un on an independent ticket IS prepos.
.erous and beyond reason. Ask any
Ssil-informsd lawyer and he will tell
Tou that the name of any independent
candidate cannot be placed on tine
ballot under the election laws.
Then the only way open for his
candidacy in on the straight Demo
cratic ticket, Mr.. Stsarns is not a Dem
,cIat and has never been In sympathy
sith that party on general issues. II
he Democrat party would make the
question Of primary election reform on
the principle OF direct vote nomina-
ions for candidates for all offces the
Sole issue. then he might accept the
nomination for governor With any
plank Of the national Democratic plat
form Included he would not accept a
domination. Even with this condition
ske nomination would have to be given
10 him unanimously before he would
accept
1T has been reported that Mr.
Btearns will Issue a statement 70 the
people explaining his position regard
Ipg the governorship but he has never
stated that he intended 70 say any.
thing further on the subject
1T is unreasonable 10 entertain the
dee tina; Mr. Stearns will be nom
mated by the Democratic convention
The Warehouses; Of the party would
oppose any movement TO nominate
Republican. simply on the single issue
n direct vote nominations This sen.
tfrneDt has been expressed by Grand
Rapids Democrats as well as by other
bers OF the party throughout the
state
In short. M Stearns has never
been a candidate for the gubernatorial
domination since the Detroit conven-
ton declared for Fred NJ Warner"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Reereant Lover Burned With Acid.

Flint. Mich, July 2e.-George Brown
colored. was the victim OF a frenzied
woman with csrbolic acid as a weapon
Brown is motorman on the city street
car lines and was arrested some time
ago for alleged ilIegitimacy by Ger.
trude Burch. colOTed. He was bound
over TO the circuit court Last night
the Burch girl threw a can Of carbohc
acid In his face. severely burning the
lett side II is feared he may lose the
sight Of one eye The girl was ar.
rested.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Started In Handy Bros Manufacturing
Companys Plant
LOSS OF $4,000 SUSTAINED
No Water Pressure st Time Fire
Broke out-3,COo,o COO Feet Of Lum-
Der and Eleven Freight Cars De.
stroyeo.

Bay City, Mich. July 24.-Fire
which started on the river front in the
Handy Bros. Manufacturing Co.'S um-
Der yard caused $50, 900 loss Handy
Eros. had about 5000 GOO feet of pine
umDer ready for their factories, over
I,G00, 900 feet OF which was destroyed
The fire swept rapidly from the river
'front.' to the Michigan Central railroad
tracks. The West Bay City water
works had been shut down for the day
in order 10 clean the pumping well
and at the outbreak 81 the fire there
vas ne water pressure. The flames,
therefore. secured heavy Roadway.
The Bay City fire department was
calea on for assistance and two steam
IRIS were sent out, but in spite Of their
snorts the flames crossed a slip and
ate their way rapidly toward David.
sons shipyard, where "A feet Of dozen
wooden steamers were laid up for re-
pSlrs. Tug men succeeded in getting
rut all the boats except the Nicaragua
which was badly scorched The fire
spread so rapidly at the outset that
over 900 feet Of hose belonging 10
The West Bay City department had 10
be abandoned, while eleven freight
cars, loaded with lumber three De
longing 20 the Detroit & Mackinaw
and eight 10 the Michigan Central
we're also destroyed and several others
damaged One OF the West Bay City
hose carts was damaged by fire before
IT could be gotten out OF the way
Handy Bros loss is $40 900. covered
by insurance Their box factories one
q the main industries OF the city. will
not be shut down. as the Hsndys have
large stock OF lumber at Duluth.
5000. 900 feet OF which was ordered
loaded and boats chartered before the
Sire had been in progress half an hour.
The Michigan Central loss is about
$1,000 on cars and trackage, the De
Ioit & Mackinaw about $500; the
West Bay City fire department sus-
tanned about 800 loss on apparatus
and Capt. James Davidson on steamer
Nicaragua about $500.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Auto Struck by a Car.

Detroit. Mich. July 25.-Martin o.
wheian. living at PIP Joseph Campau
avenue. accompanied by his wife and
four children. in an auto. was crossing
Congress street at Elmwood avenue
when a Trumbull car crashed into the
machine and scattered Its inmates for
some distance Mrs Whelan was in
,ured about the face and body and MIR
Whelsn was also painfully cut. Two
81 the children escaped unhurt. bur
he others we're bruised and cut about
he head and body
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
E.ourslonlsts Shaken Up.

Niles. Mich, July 25.-As Big Four
excursion train from Elkhart and
other Indiana points TO Benton Harbor
vas running at the rate OF sixty miles
an hour Sunday with $50 people on
board, a journal broke couple OF
miles south OF this city. derailing sew
eral cars and shaking up the passen'
gers. No one was injured, but the
train was delayed about four hours.
The weight of the dsrailed cars cut
he ties completely in two for dis
:ance OF five car lengths.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29

Kalamazoo, Mich, July 25.-Ike Ker-
ICY, a oolored man was shot twice by
Herman Scott. il is alleged, and died
from his wounds in the hospital here
Scott. who 10 also colored. is in jail
Eerfey was TO have married Scots
mother, aud the two men had Guar
-Gied OF number ~ occasions over
tina marriage. il is said. According TO
Scott's younger brother, Scott drew a
revolver and shot Kerfey, despite the
Efforts 81 the younger brother 20 pre-
vent the crime
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Aoed Printers Body Recovered.

Allegan, Mich, July 26.-The body
Of Warren Dyer, aged 90, a printer,
Who has lived here over fifty years
and who was drowned in the Kalama-
ZOO river, was found by his son Henry
yesterday. He had been missing since
Friday night. He worked on the Ga
retts until II o'clock At u he was
seen going homo intoxicated. On his
way home he had TO cross the Pere
Marquette railroad bridge and un-
Goubtedly fell in. The body was found
twenty feet from the bridge. Mr.. Dyer
leaves widow and three children:
Harry Dyer. Mrs Sam Blaine and Mrs.
Al Amer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Opening OF epwOrtn Heights.

Ludington. Mich, July 26.-Last
right was opening night at Epworth
Heights and the resort was gorgeously
illuminated from one end 10 the other
IN honor Of Bishop Joseph G.. Berry.
At the last moment Bishop Berry
found he could not come, but neyerthe-
leAs the demonstration in his honor
was not postponed. Hundreds OF jap
Sness lanterns filled the woods and the
beach OF Lake Michigan presented a
solid bank OF bonfires
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Chas. Rhodes.

ask the readers OF this paper who are
suffering with indigestion or dyspepsia
to call on him at once and get bo' tie
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ing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Died Hoelna Corn.

Capac. Mich. July 25-James An
sili living six miles southeast OF this
village. died suddenly while hosing
corn in his garden. Mr. Ansill was 81
years old and was for many years a
resident OF this place. where he was
engaged in the milling business for
more than twenty years. He removed
10 the farm with his family eight years
,go. He was a member OF the masonic
Paternity. the @. A. r. and the Meth.
odist Episcopal church at Capac.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Put Powder In Tobacco.

Ann Arbor Mich. July 25.-ByroH
?aley, who is charged by William
Fieske with putting gunpowder in the
iatter's tobacco pouch. demanded an
examination on the charge Of assault
NTH intent 10 do great bodily harm
and the date vas set for Thursday,
July IS. II is feared that Peske will
lose the use Of his right eye
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Stood up In Boat and Was Drowned.

st. Joseph Mich. July 2G.-Robert
Aackstraw and his 15-year-old son
Harry came here Sunday from Chicago
for a good time They started up the
ST. Joe river for a days fishing. and
meeting the steamer City Of Benton
Harbor, stood up in their boat to
cheer The frail craft was capsized
and the lad was drowned. The father
had great difficulty in hanging on TO
tie boat until help reached him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Broke His Neck.

Buchanan. Mich, July 26.-Emory
Sohriber. local manager OF the Chaplin
Light & Power Co, is dead as the re.
salt OF an accident while In bathing al
Clear Lake resort Sunday evening. Mr..
Schriber attempted TO make a high
dive from a twenty-foot derrick into
three feet OF water. striking on his
head on the bottom and causing a
double fracture Of the mock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
Aged Lady Killed by Train.

Detroit, Mich, July 25--Mrs Mar
garet Becker 80 years old, was IN,
s.sntly killed by Michigan Central
freight train at the Twentv-Eird
street crossing. Mrs. Becker lived with
one OF her sons. at 322 Catherine
street. and was on her way from one
OF her daushter's houses TO another
when the accident occurred The
crossing gates were down, but the Old
lady started across the trachs. Come
back, grandma called her little II.
year-old grandchild. Flossie Churchill
But the warning was in vain.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-29
MUsKsGoN MAN A SUICIDE.
Henry Mohr Was Found Dead In
Grand Rapids Hotel.

Grand Rapids. Mich. July %
Henry Mohr Of Muskegon was found
dead in his room at the Clarendon ho-
Eel. Death was due to rough on rats
Mohr left several letters. one TO his
mother beginning: The wages OF sin
Is death" and giving directions as to
his funeral. In other letters he admits
that he had attempted suicide before
and expressed a hope that this effort
would prove successful He was about
IS years old a veteran Of the Spanish
WAT and a prominent member Of the
Elks