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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
BURBANKS ATTEMPTS
TO COMMIT SUICIDE.
Is One of the Heirs of Recently
Deceased Millionaire.

Is One oil the Heirs OF u hecentAy
Deceased millionaire.
New York, June 14.-Samuel M. Bur-
bank of Arizona, a retired merchant,
attempted to kill himself to-day by cut
ting his throat in a law office. He
is now a prisoner in a hospital, charg-
ed with attempted suicide. His wound
is slight.
Burbank is 55 years old and brother
of Caleb A. Burbank, the residuary
legatee of the late Ambrose Bracket
Burbank. a millionaire, who died on
Jan. II last and for several months
UP to the time OF his death was nursed
by Samuel NJ. Burbank. Mr.. Burbank
is from Minnehaha, Arr.
There was pending in the surro-
gates court to-day an order to show
cause why Caleb A. Burbank should
not produce an alleged second will
that would not have made him the
residuary legatee, nor have given
Samuel NJ Burbank $4,000. Coun-
sci for the contestants had asked
whether Samuel NJ. Burbank. as the
constant companion of the testator,
might know something about later
will. Whether this had ever reached
the ears of Samuel NJ. Burbank, and
had an effect on his attempt TO take
his life to-day. or whether the attempt
was made solely because his mind was
Temporarily unbalanced as result
of the long siege of nursing his uncle,
is not known.
The disclosures in the affidavits on
file Indicate a very spirited contest on
the part of the various nieces and
nephews of the aged capitalist, who in
the will offered for probate bequeathed
the bulk of his estate to his nephew,
Caleb A. Burbank, a practising law
yer in this city. The estate has been
estimated at from $10O0,000 to $2,O0O,0O0,
and among several minor bequests was
one of $25,0OO to William f. Burbank,
a San francisco banker who refused
to take part in the litigation over the
will William f. Burbank married the
daughter of a California millionaire
some years ago, and besides his Cali
fornia interests, is proprietor Of the
Twin City Daily Sentinel. of Winston
salemn, N. G. This estimate of the es-
tate is said to be $2,000,0 000
Years ago. the several Burbank
brothers we're i'm business together in
Henderson, Ky.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
MOODY WILL SUCCEED
ATTORNEY GENERAL KNOX,
President Will Shift the Secretary
of the Navy.

President Will Shift the Secretary
of the Navy.
washington, June 14.-Although the
Attorney Genenal refuses either to
deny or affirm the statement, it is
learned from high source that it is
his intention to retire from the cabi-
net within the next few days, or as
soon as his appointment as United
States senator from the state Of Penn
sylvania is received from Gov. Penny
packer. He will be succeeded by Mr..
Moody, the present Secretary of the
Navy.
1t is said that after a conference
with the. President. Attorney General
Knox concluded that his action in re-
tiring at once from the Department
of Justice would be in accordance with
the spirit of the Constitution, which
provides that each state shall have
two senators and empowers the Cover
nor to appoint in case Of vacancy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
WITH A JAUNTY AIR NAN
APPEARED IN COURT.
Plead Not Guilty with Leave to
Withdraw by Friday.

Plead Not Guilty with Leave to
Withdraw by Friday.
New York, June 14.-Mrs. Nan Pat
terson, the former actress, against
whom an indictment for murder in the
first degree in connection with the death
of Bookmaker Caesar Young was re-
turned by the grand jury yesterday,
to-day entered plea of not guilty be-
fore Judge Newburger in the Court of
General Sessions. The plea was made
with leave to withdraw by next Fri
day, and in the meantime her counsel
will serve notice on the district attor-
ney that he will move to inspect the
minutes of the grand jury.
The proceedings in court were very
brief, occupying hardly more than two
minutes. and not one word was spoken
by the prisoner Attired in deep
mourning, with a heavy black veil,
which she was not compelled to raise,
Mrs. Patterson entered the court room
with her father, Miss Martha Nc
Laughlin, a friend, and her counsel.
Just before the clerk called the case.
With a jaunty air, she walked up the
aisle to the bar and when asked to
plead to the indictment, turned to Mr..
Levy, her attorney, who said:
THE defendant pleads not guilty,
with leave to withdraw by Friday"
THAT is a practice 1 don't approve
off, the court replied, "but / will
give you until Friday in which to
plead"
This ended the formal arraignment.
and the prisoner was at once taken
back to the Tombs. AS she was led
from the court room she bowed and
smiled toward her father and friends
sitting at the rear of the court room.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
w. & L. COMMENCEMENT.
Dedication of the New Engineering
Hall.

Lexington, Va. June 14.-The third
day OF the commencement exercises at
Washington and Lee University was
devoted to the dedication OF the new
engineering hall, the gift OF Chicago
gentleman to the university and which.
completed. cost over $4,000.
The annual address before the So
ciety Of alumni OF the university was
delivered tonight by Rev. James r..
Winchester Of Missouri, a graduate Of
che university Of the class OF 1874.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
HOSKlNS is TO VISIT
ACCOUNTABLE OFFICERS
BY r. NJ. Larner.

Washington. June 14.-Army orders
issued to-day direct Mai. John D. G.
Hoskins. inspector general. 70 proceed
10 Norfolk. Va: Wilmington. n. c.
Charleston, s. G.. Savannah. Ga, Jack
soBviIIs. Fia.. Montgomery and Mo-
bile. Ala. New Orleans. La. and
Memphis, Nashville ana Chattanooga
Tenn. for the purpose ~ inspecting
he money accountability of the dis
burning Ofloefs stationed a. those
places
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15

st. Petersburg, June H.-Emperor
Nicholas has received the following
telegram from Lieut. Gen. Baron
Stakelberg. bearing to-day's date:
"A battle began at noon around the
Russian position four, and half miles
south of the station of w'afanhoon
(Vafangow). the enemy making re-
peated attempts to dislodge our left
flank. The attack was repelled and
we retained our position.
The First Regiment, occupying the
left flank of our position, sustained
severe losses. Its commander, Col.
Khavastounoff, and Adjutant Sub
Lieutenant DEagoslaff Nadochinsky
were killed. Gen. Gerngross was
wounded, shrapnel bullet shattering
the right side of his lower jaw, but
he remained on the field
London, June 14.-The Central News
has received dispatch from its Lao
Yang correspondent under to-day's date
saying that heavy firing between the
Russian and japanese vanguards COM
menced at LAO o'clock this. afternoon.
The firing extended along the entire
front, assuming the dimensions of a
general engagement.
The correspondent says that no Ce-
tails are available.
Lao Yang, June 14.-Japanese artil-
lery to-day opened upon Vafangow Ga
station on the railway about sixty miles
above Kin Chou.) Details are awaited.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
SOUTHERN CADETS WERE
LEADERS AT WEST POINT.
Five of the Six Honors Carried on
by Southerners.
BY r. M. Larner.


Washington, June 14.-Southern ca
diets at West Point who graduate to-
morrow distinguished themselves by
carrying off five of the six honors Of
the class Of 1904. In an unusually
large class Of los young officers to be
commissioned second lieutenants. the
"star" cadets are: /, c. r. Pettis, Ell
lisville, N. c.; 2, w. d. A. Anderson,
Lexington, Va; No. g. is from Colo
RADIO, 4, H. H. Robert, Sentreville,
Miss. 5, j. ]. Kingman, Tennessee;
6, r. p. Howell, Jr., Goldsboro, N. c..
South Carolina is represented in the
class by James j. Grace and Robert G.
Richardson, Charleston Joseph H.
Earle, Greenville; w. w. Harris, Co
lumbia, and j. A. Mack, Cardova.
Georgia's representative is Albert c.
Wimberly, Jeffersonville.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15
0nicern of Alumni.

Charlottesville, Va, June 14-Oficers
of the general alumni association of
the University of Virginia for the en-
suing year were elected to-day as fol-
lows: Thomas Nelson Page of Wash
ington, president; George r. Lockwood
OF st. Louis, first vice president;
James p. Harrison Of Danville, second
vice president; Prof. Raleigh G. Minor,
treasurer. Executive Committee, Rob-
ert Lee Preston of Washington, MUIR
ray NJ. Mcclure OF Richmond. Albert
Lee Roper Of Norfolk, John w. Fish
burne, Judge r. r. w. Duke and Mai.
Charming w. Bolton OF Charlottesville.
New Orleans, June i4.-President r.
A. Alderman OF Tulane University.
who ia attending state conference at
Baton Rouge, received. a telegram there
announcing his election as first presi-
dent OF the University Of Virginia. He
says the honor was unsought and he
will visit Virginia and give careful
thought before making finai decision.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15

JAPANESE CHARGE
AGAIN AND AGAIN
BATTLE NEAR VAFANGoW.
HEAVY LOSSES BETELL RUSSIANS
FIRST REGIMENT.

Details of the hattie lacking, but
Reports Indicated That the Rus
slams Made Good Their Defense of
the Position the Japanese As
sailed-The Engagement May Have
Become General.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15

Lao Yang, June 4.-Japanese artf-
Iery to-day opened upon Vafangow Ca
station on the railway about sixty miles
above Kin Chou.) Details are awaited.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-15

After Col. A. s. Williams. mayor Of
Nashville. had extended the city = vel
eome, Gen. Gordon brought forward
zen. Stephen y. Lee. Of Columbus.
Miss, as the permanent presiding on
GER and commander-in-cb Gen.
Lees appearance was the signal for a
fennsrkable outburgt OF enthusiasm,
Cheer after cheer greeted him. Hats,
eanes, handkerchtefs and coats went
nto the air IN al parts ~ the aud.to.
rum, ana the gallery added ife yocif,r-
Que voice 20 fhe denomination. The
oa.nd took Up the spirit of the occasloll
Continued On MINI Page.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down For
 the Rsne1it of oar Busy Raadsvs.

Lulu Barry, the 15-year-old daugh- ter of Richard Barry of WallingfOrd, died last night few hours after talk ing dose of earbolic acid, thinking 1t was l solution for a throat gargle.
 Thomas Cadman, who fell from a trolley car at the Vernon street barns, Hartford, Tuesday afternoon, while painting the car, and who was taken to the Hartford hospital, died of his injuries at 5:45 yesterday afternoon.
 City Clerk Henry E. Norris of New Haven said yesterday that if John Hunns of Middletown could show any tattoo marks on his stomach which were received at his initiation as a member of the Middletown Eagles, he would give his years salary. MT Nor ris says: My impression is that the man was .jollied' by his fHends and finally lost his temper and brought the prosecutions.
 A parrot owned by w. K. Martin of New Britain escaped from its cage yes terday afternoon and flew into the top most branches of a tall tree in front of the residence of Dr Cremin. X man climbed the tree and when he got as far up as he could he called for the poll to come down, but tho bird only re- plied,. "Get down, get down. After awhile poll flew into the top of q tree in front of the postof1ce. A boy tried to climb the tree and poll looking down upon him, cried, Higher. high er.' The bird then disappeared over the top of the Russwin building
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
sELEcTnEN'S REQUEST.
State Police of Massachusetts Asked
 to investigate aurder.

Leicester, Mass, Dec 1.-The. re quest of the Leicester selectmen that the state police more thoroughly in vestigate the cIew of the man seen crossing the brook near the place where Mrs Emma Brigham was mur- dered will be complied with by the state officers though the latter feel sure that evidence already i'll their possession will indicate that Oyide Chapdelaine, the young man who is charged with the murder was really the person who crossed the brook State Detective Mott who came from Worcester to-day to resume work on the case said: .'The fact that Chap fielaine is under arrest does not all mean that our investigations are ended. We intend to devote special attention to the point brought out in the communication of the selectmen received yesterday, that the passing of man across the brook, as seen by Francis Musgrove and Harry Daw, last Friday afternoon, should be cleared up, if possible. I may say that our investigation so far on this particular phase of the case has led US to believe that defendant Chapde- iaine was probably the one seen at the brook which. is only about two minutes walk from the clump of woods where Mrs Brigham was mur- dered,''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Prsbatisnsrs Who Broke Faith Sent
 to Jail This Morning.

Two probatiOners who broke cOnfi- dence with the city court went down to jail to-day. John Slavin and Neil McGill are their names, and both will have to work out about $1o.35. Slavin was before the court ill October and AIctiill i'll May. The latter paid $4, but Slavin did not pay cent. He said he did not think it was necessary to see the probation officer once week or that he had anything to pay II. fact. though he pleaded hard with the court for clemency and asked to be placed on probation because he had a horror of the Jail, the moment he was given his liberty he forgot all about his protestations.
 Prosecutor Meigs will take care of those who violate the probation law. He said this morning that hereafter the court will not be as lenient as he has been Probationers must visit the probation officer once a week whether or not they are able to. pay anything on their fines. but, if possible, they must comply with the order of the court and have their fines paid up within the time allowed them.
 There was only one other prisoner, Edward Beaulac, charged with intoxi- cation He was found by Officer Cola santo sleeping in the rear of saloon on South Main street at 7 o'clock this morning He was fined $10 and costs. as he was before the court only short time ago. He was allowed sixty days probation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
SUIT FOR INSURANCE.
csmpaniss Refuse to Pay Pslicy for
 Yarlaus Reasons.

Virgil H. Munson has brought two suits, one against the Aachen and Munich fire insurance company and against the St Paul Fire Insurance company for $3,000. The defendants are represented locally by Bronson & Dennison, fire insurance agents. Some time ago a house on South Wilson street owned by plaintiff, was almost destroyed by fire, and the insurance companies have not paid the in surance. Their claim as stated by Mir Bronson is that the insurance policy was not in the name oS 4he plaintiff the property having been sold to him only short time before the fire took place. and that that necessarily viti- ated the policy. Also that the circum- stances of the fire were such as to warrant an investigation by the state fire marshal, an his opinion of the occurrence is that it was an incendi- ary fire. Lowe, Burpee and Carmody appear for the plaintiff. The case is returnabIe to the superior court the first Tuesday in January. The prop erty was insured i'll the Aachen x Munich for $1 ,OOO and in the St Paul for $500, and the fire took place on December 3, last year.
 Judge Cowell decided an assault had been made and gave Judgment to re> cover $50 and the costs.
 In the suit of Joseph Prentz against J. H. Killian, Judgment to recover $286 was rendered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
QUEEN ALEXANDRA Is
 SIXTY YEARS OLD

London, Dec Queen Alexandria is celebrating her 60th birthday to-day at Sandringham. Flags are flying everywhere, the church bells are peal ,slg and the usual salutes were fired at the naval and military stations at home and in the colonies. The festivi- ties at Sandringham were Of simple character, the main feature being the entertainment of the school children of the estate, at which the queen and her guests personally attended to the wants of the little folks. The mem bers of the royal family and few intimate friends make up the house party, among whom is Consuelo Yz- naga, dowager duchess of Manchester. The queen was the recipient of an immense variety. of presents, mostly curious and artistic knickknacks. Telegrams of congratulations from friends and public bodies to which her majesty always responds personally, reached Sandringham in very large numbers during the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
SUIT FOR $I.OOO DAMAGES
1 Terryvills People in the District Court Before Judge COweIl.

Judge Cowell. in tIle district court to-day, began hearing the suit of Mary E. Mandera against William Wasko- graski for $1,000 damages, for assault and battery. The litigants live in Ter ryville, and the alleged assault took place OH May ,. The plaintiff was represented by Attorney Pierce and the defendant by Attorney Malone. All the testimony was taken through ill terpreters.
 Mrs Mandera said she was 20 years of age and has one child. On the af- ternoon of May she was singing a Polish lullaby to her baby, who was in it's cradle in plaintiffs bedroom. Defendant entered and threw his arms around her. The latter, after strug- gle, got away and ran to a neighbours screaming for help. Mrs Beatrix re- sponded and defendant went away. But he returned again and when plain tiff saw him she tried to run out, but he Intercepted her. Then she pickea up the stove lid litter to strike him, but it fell out of the handle and de fendant picked it up and struck her once on the head with 1t. She picked up her child and tried to leave the room and he pinched and struck hef again and said her husband was a mean fellow. Defendant lived up stairs and plaintiff down stairs ill the same house, but they were not suff1- ciently acquainted to speak to each other. The defense was a general de- nial
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
TIMELY TOPICS

A great $1.5O shoe for men and wo- men at J. G. Jackie & Sons.
 Read over Reid & Hughes's ad to. night for announcement of rearrange~ ment of stock for the holidays.
 Get your order in now for pyrogra, phy and art materials at Ziglatzkf, Marks.
 Bargains for the shrewd buyers at TurnDulPs. Good strong dress gine- hams at 71ac yard.
 Special underwear offer at Wilson & Tyrrell's. Double breasted all wool garments at 69c each.
 The Upson, Singleton Go invite you to see their Chesterfield and Duke OF York overcoats. s
 Curran's specials from ? to 4 o'clock tomorrow will be glass tumblers with band 1c each; jardinieres. 49c
 Upham, the druggist, will give you q new tooth brush If the bristles come out of his 25c ones
 Large fancy Florida oranges for 35c a dozen at White Simmons's. H. O.. pancake 10c. *
 Go to Gaffney Jewelry Cos now while the display is large They will hold your purchase for you.
 Saturday R. R. Harder & Co wils begin to clean out suits for the little men. Good selection.
 Grieye, Bisset oc Holland will sell apron gingham at Sc tomorrow; sold everywhere at 7c.
 The Boston Family shoe store has 900 pairs mems $2.50 shoes now priced S169.
 Miller X Peck have an odd lot of la dies waists, flannelette and white, that are selling at 29c. { Your poultry, cows and horses will have the proper feed if you trade at New York feed store.
 Hampson-Sellew's Glenwood range will be given to the one who sends first correct answer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
ROCKEFELTER ORDERED
 TO co ARROAL.

New York, Dec 1.--At the eighth an- nual banquet of the Young Mems Bible class of the Fifth Avenue Bap- tist church, John D. Rockefeller. Jr, leader of the class, has announced that within a week he would be on the ocean bound for Europe with his fam. fly, having been advised by his physi- clans to seek rest by trip lasting three months. because he is not in his usual good health.
 There were 253 members of the class present at the banquet No wines were served. .Tobacco, however. was not tabooed, and the air was heavy with smoke when speaking began.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
Harding $
 12-74 South Main st.
 T elephor1e Z2O. DOLL s

This is the season when every mother of a little girl both hears and thinks a good deal about Dolls, and so we will add one word to the sub- ject. We have bought at a most ridiculously low price a lot of Dressed Dolls. These goods were imported to sell at not less than $l.25, but we bought the lot at such a price that we will sell them while they last for Q = c each. They are sleepers IS inches long and handsomely dressed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
EARL GREY STARTS
 FOR HIS NEW POST.

l London, Dec Earl Grey, who succeeds the earl of Minto as governor general of Canada, started this morn ing for his post accompanied by the countess, their two daughters and two aides de camp. Among the many persons who gathered to bid them farewell at the railroad station were foreign secretary Lansdowne, the earl and countess of Minto, Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, the Canadian and high commissioner; the duke Of Abercorn, colonial secretary Lyttleton and the American charge d'affairs, Henry White. The travel CTS will embark on the Allan line steamer Parisian after an official re ception by the lord mayor of Liver pool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
TWO Italian. Held For mara.Y.

ITHACA, N. Y., Dec. 1.--Cario Ciardi and Lodi Pagedo. fellow countrymen and roommates Of Luigi Polse, the Italian who was murdered here by be- ing strangled to death with leather belt strap. were placed under arrest last night. Further developments in the case lead the police to believe that more than one person was implicated in the murder. Icidoreo Belvecchia, against whom suspicion is strong be cause of his sudden disappearance, is still at large. It is now thought that he Is in hiding near.this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
Fans and Chains

Muff Chains, in gilt, oxydized and fancy metal and stone composition, Qong chain with bar)
 Gilt and oxidized Chains,
 soc, $1, $1.25 each Gilt oxidized Chains, with jewels. s $1 to N$250 each 16-inch fancy Necklaces and Lara hassis, Coral at $2 to $5 each limitation Coral at 25c tp Soc each Amber at $1.5O to $3.9S each limitation amber at 25c to 5Oc each Jet at Toe to S20S each Dull Jet at 5Oc each Fancy decorated Indian Beads i'll large assortment colors, also plain E agate iii assorted icolors, jade, turquoise, pearl, etc. fine num-
 bers at $1 to $4.50 Plain Chains 25c to 75c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
W. (. T. U. BOYCOTT.
Aimed at All Stores Which Have a
 Liquor Department.

Philadelphia, Dec 1-The National Women's Christian Temperance union in its convention yesterday adopted a boycott resolution. The delegates didn't call it a boycott, but a with drawal of patronage" 1t is directed against any store that has liquor department, and was indorsed unani- mously.
 Tobacco. however. won q quasi vic tory. 1t was proposed to amend the constitutional pledges of the 5O;OOO honorary male members by requiring them to abstain from tobacco. After a lively debate the amendment was lost by vote of 2S to 235.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-12-01
REMARKABLE SHOOTING
 BY THE EMPEROR.

Berlin. Dec 1-Emperor William did some remarkable shooting Ut Ala. wenitz, Silesia, yesterday. From day light to i'll the afternoon he brought down 91O pheasants, fifteen other birds and two hares. The guns of the party bagged 3,215 heads of game. The em- peror and his party shot 10,O42 birds in two days last week on the estate of Count Non Tiele- Winckler, which were sent to market in Berlin, which city receives almost every day several thou sand pheasants, besides larger game, as q result of the imperial partys for. avs