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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
STIFF FIGHT PROMISED
IN KENTUCKY CONVENTION.

Louisville, KY, June THE Ken
lucky Democrats will hold their state
convention tomorrow for the purpose
of naming delegates at large to the
national convention at St. Louis. and
to elect state central and state execu-
tive committeeman.
Though the delegates are practically
certain to vote for an uninstructed
delegation to the national convention,
the contest for the control of the party
machinery promises to develop into one
Of the hardest fights seen in recent
years. On one side are arrayed Gov.
Beckham and the administration forces
supporting Lewis McQuown, of Bow
ling Green, for chairman of the State
Central Committee. Opposing them is
what is known as the "anti-machine"
element, led by United States Senators
Blackburn and McCreary and Congress-
man d. H. Smith, supporting Con-
gressman ]. n. Kehoe for chairman of
the State Central Committee.
The administration leaders are for
Judge Alton B. Parker, and most of
the leaders of the opposition are like
wise inclined toward the New York
man. Most of the Hearst delegates are
against the administration, although
some counties indorsed Beckham and
Hearst. Both sides declare that there
will be no compromise.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08

st. Petersburg, June 8, a. m.-The
government, it was authoritatively said
tonight, has no more information than
the public of happenings in the neigh
borhood of Port Arthur
The lack of official news from South
ern Lao Tung was responsible for the
usual number of rumors throughout
yesterday, among them the reports
from Che Foo and elsewhere that the
Russian squadron had made a sortie
from Port Arthur and that the Japa-
nese had begun a land attack upon
the fortress. The general staff could
neither confirm nor deny these stories,
any more than similar ones during the
past forty-eight hours.
However, 1t was pointed out that
while a preliminary shelling of the land
defenses Of Port Arthur was not i'm
probable, it is too early to expect news
of a serious assault, which could not
be pressed with any prospect of sue
cess until siege guns have been landed
at Dalny, brought overland twenty
miles, emplaced and all the arduous
preliminary work of a systematic ad-
vance against the outer works of Port
Arthur completed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
IMPROVEMENT WAS
NOTED IN COTTON.
The Report of the weather Bureau
on the Crops.

The Report of the weather Bureau
on the Crops.
Washington, June THE Weather
Bureaus weekly summary of crop con-
ditions says:
AS a whole there has been quite a de-
cided improvement in the condition OF
cotton over nearly the whole of the cot
ton belt. The crop has, however, suf-
fered some damage in Oklahoma and in
Indian Territory from overfiows and
from insufficient moisture in scattered
localities in Louisiana. Rapid growth
and a good state of cultivation are
generally indicated. Boil weevils are
increasing rapidly and doing consider
able damage in a number of southwest
ern and south central counties in
Texas.
The week has been exceptionally ia
vorable for transplanting tobacco, and
this work has advanced satisfactorily,
having been completed in Tennessee
and North Carolina and about three
fourths finished in Kentucky and Vir-
ginia.
In the extreme northern states there
is an encouraging outlook for apples,
but in the central Mississippi and Ohio
valleys and middle Atlantic states the
prospects appear to be somewhat inn
paired by extensive dropping.
In the Southern states a good crop OF
peaches Is indicated.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
WAR IN THE EAST.

Russian government is kept in the
dark relative to happenings on the
Lao Tung peninsula in the neigh
borhood of Port Arthur. About all
the information it gets is that the
the public receives through the
newspaper dispatches.
The French Foreign Office has re-
ceived advices announcing that
Gen. Kuropatkin, with his main
force, is still at Lao Yang.
Admiral Togo, it is reported, has
succeeded in clearing the entrance
into the harbor of Talien Wan. He
has located mines and removed
them.
An unconfirmed report has it that
the Japanese battleship Yashima
struck a mine off Talien Wan re-
Gently and was sunk.
Reports reached Che Foo that in
dicated that the Japanese had
made an attack by sea and land
on Port Arthur. Nothing had been
learned as to the result. 1t was
also reported there that the Japa-
nese and Russian fleets met In the
Gulf of Pc Chi Ii in a battle.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
WORST HAS PASSED.
Arkansas River Is Now Expected to
Recede.

Arkansas River Is Now Expected to
Recede.
Little Rock, Ark, June 7.-Cessation
of rain brought immediate comfort to
the fiood-stricken localities along the
Arkansas river to-day. Although the
river continues rising, reaching a stage
of twenty-six feet, or three feet above
the danger line at Little Rock, the an
nouncement is made that it will come
to a stand tomorrow.
Reports of irreparable damage to
cotton and corn crops in the lowlands
multiply and the result will be disas-
trous because it is now too late for re-
planting.
Thousands of acres Of rich bottom
lands are under water Much live
stock has been drowned.
No report of any loss of life has been
received. Much of the property losses
are due to caving banks along the riv-
er where some of the finest plantations
are located.
In the western part Of the state,
washouts have occurred on some of the
railroads, but the damage is being re-
paired promptly and there is but little
interruption of traffic.
No application for relief has come
thus far from the flood sufferers.
should necessity arise the Little Rock
Board of Trade will send aid.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
CORRESPONDENT KILLED
BY CHINESE SOLDIERS.

New Chwang, June IA private tel
egram just received from Shan Hal
Kwan says that Lewis Etzel, corre-
spondent of the London Telegraph, and
Ernest Brindle of the London Daily
Mail were fired upon by Chinese SOL
diers while in a junk between Schwan-
taitze and Erdko. Etzel was killed,
but Brindle is believed to be safe. They
left here June 3 to investigate the
movements of some bandits.
United States Consul General Miller
has left here by special train for the
scene of the killing of Lewis Etzek The
consul will make personal examina-
ton.
Denver, Col, June T,---Anna b. Etzel,
stenograplier living in this city with
her mother and sister. received a cables
gram to-day announcing the death OF
her brother, Lewis Etzel. The cables
gram contained no details.
Lewis Etzel was the son OF Gabriel
Etzel, who died several years ago In
this city. The dead correspondent was
SO years of age. He left home about
ten years ago and had never returned
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
NAN PATTERSON
BEFORE A JUDGE
DECISION WAS RESERVED.
FAULT IN COMMITMENT MAY BIG
ACKNOWLEDGED.

In Cnse That Mrs. Patterson May
Not BE Legally Held Under the
Commitment, which Does Not
Name the Charge. the Grand Jury
May Be Asked to Indict Her-Grent
Crowd Appeared in the Court
Room-PrfsOner Showed Nerve.
New York, June Mrs. Nan Patter-
son. who has been held in the Tombs
prison in connection with the mys-
terious death of Caesar Young, the
wealthy bookmaker, was to-day taken
before Judge Clarke of the Supreme
Court on a writ of habeas corpus.
A great crowd gathered in the court
room. The prisoner was accompanied
only by the warden of the Tombs
prison. When the proceedings were be-
gun Coroner Brown produced a copy of
the affidavit on which the woman is
held by the coroner.
Attorney Unger. for Mrs. Patterson,
referring to the affidavits, said they
were con1icted by paper which pur-
ported to be a return, but was in such
shape that he doubted that the district
attorneys Office was responsible for it.
He then demurred formally to the re-
turn.
Mrs. Patterson never took her eyes
from her counsels face as he was maxi
ing the argument, but she gave not the
slightest indication of nervousness or
anxiety over the outcome. From all
bar ob uha fcrb no
been one of the half dozen women
spectators in the court room.
Assistant District Attorney Sanford
said 1t would be a great pleasure to
the coroner if he would discharge the
woman. but he could not under the
pure question of law. The information
had been laid before him that a crime
had been committed.
At the close of the arguments Judge
Clarke took the papers and said he
would give his decision at the earliest
possible hour.
The crowd was hustled out of the
court room and Mrs. Patterson was
taken through the justices chambers
to the street The crowd, which
rushed from the building, reached the
street just in time to see the carriage,
with the prisoner and her guard, whlrl
| around a corner on the way to the
Tombs. -ss
| John b. Patterson of washington.
! father of the prisoner, visited her soon
| after she was taken back to the Tombs
| prison They sat together in the recep-
tion room and conversed in low tones
for ten minutes. Their conversation
was earnest and several times the
young woman wept convulsively. Her
father was plainly affected by her
plight, and as he rose to go he was
heard to say: well, in that case,
shall stand by you"
1t is understood that the grand jury
will be asked to take up the case to-
morrow in view of the possibility that
Justice Clarke may decide that Mrs.
Patterson is not legally held under her
commitment by the coroner. This COM
mitment, it is said. does not name the
charge on which she is held.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
HE NAMED HIS MAN
AND GOT OUT OF JAIL.
Councilman West Said That N. b.
Bacon offered Him the Bribe,


Bacon offered Him the Bribe.
Richmond, Va, June 7.-Councilman
John 7. West, who was sent to Jail
yesterday by Judge Witt of the Hust-
ings Court for refusing to divulge the
name of person who is alleged to
have offered him $1,000 to remain away
from meeting of the Street Commit
tee, of which he is a member, was re-
leased from custody this evening on
giving to the court the desired infor-
nation.
The person he named is Nathan B.
Bacon of Manchester, a travelling sales
man for paper mandatory, who was
at once placed under arrest by order
of the court and brought to this city,
where he is held in custody. Bacon
has hitherto stood high socially and
in business circles in his city.
The matter before the Street Com
mittee at the meeting referred to
above is understood to have been GER
tain paving contracts recently award
ed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
INSTRUCTED FOR GRAY
AGAINST HIS WISHES.
Hot Fight in the Delaware COnven-
tiOn over the Matter.


Dover, Del, June 7.-Contrary to the
expressed wish of Judge George Gray,
the Delaware Democratic State Con-
vention by a unanimous vote to-day
instructed it's delegates to the st.
Louis National Convention to present
ventioh as the choice of the Delaware
Democracy for President and to work
for his nomination.
This action was taken after one of
the most stormy conventions ever held
in the state. The leader of the opposi-
tion to the Gray resolution was former
United States Senator Richard r. Ken
ney, who was opposed to the word
instruct" He offered a resolution that
the delegates be requested" to place
Judge Gray's name before the national
convention.
The fight between the Gray and the
anti-Gray factions became so bitter that
the former paid no attention to Judge
Gray's letter, in which he asked that
the delegates be not instructed. They
fought TO defeat Kenney and would
not listen to anything that his sup
porters offered.
Judge Grays letter was written to
David T. Marvel of Wilmington, In it
ouuSe NAdS ApiesSSu MS 6iodN dlAiSty
for harmony in the Democratic party
this year and held that the national
convention should be left free to select
as candidate for President the strong
est and most available man. He, there
fore, requested that the delegates se-
lected to represent Delaware Democrats
al ST. Louis be not bound by instruc-
tions, but be left free to act as the
best. interests of the Democratic party
seemed to require.
Judge Gray knew nothing of the ac-
ton of the convention until informed
by reporters tonight. In reply to a
question as to whether the action of
the convention would change his atti-
tude, he said:
Il have not changed my attitude at
all. ] am not a candidate for Presi-
dent. The instructions were against my
expressed wishes"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
THIS HAS GIVEN
ENGLAND A CUE
DEMANDS UPON MOROCCO
ARE MADE BY THE BRITISH CON-
SUI AT TANGIER.

Armed AnJera MOOrs Invaded the
Home of an EngIishman and
Forced His Wife to Give Up His
Rifies-MOOrish OfficiaIs Hesitate
to Arrest the Offending Tribes
men Because They Are influential.
Outrage in Broad Daylight.
Tangier, June ARMED Anjera
Moors invaded the residence of an Eng
lishman here to-day and compelled his
wife to give up the rifles of her hus-
band, who was absent.
The outrage took place in broad day
light.
The British consul demands the ar
rest of the tribesmen. but the Moorish
oflcials hesitate because the perpetra-
tors are influential
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
PLANT ESTATE GOES TO
NEW YORK AT LAST.
All the Heirs Have Agreed to the
Transfer.

All the Heirs nave ASreeu ~ pc
Transfer.
New Haven, Conn, June 7.-Attorneys
representing the heirs of the late Hen
nv Bradley Plant announced to-day
that a settlement preparatory to the
transferring of the assets of the estate
to New York had been reached. The
details of the agreement were not
made known, and Attorney Arthur L.
shipnan, of Hartford. of counsel for
the heirs, stated that 1t would be some
time before they would be made pub
lie.
The estate of Mr.. Plant when he
died was worth over s16000,000 and
there had been a. long fight against its
being transferred to New York by
several of the heirs, principal among
whom were Charles r. Hoadley, Hor-
ace q. Hoadley and Emma j. Hoad-
lev. of waterbury, children Of half
brother Of the late millionaire. At
torneys for the latter admitted to-
night that a compromise had been ef-
fected.
600
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
THE CHIEF OF STAFF
MAKES HIS REPORT.

ST. Petersburg, June THE general
staff to-day received the following tele-
gram from Lieut. Gen. Sakharoff, the
chief OF staff of Gen. Kuropatkin:
There is no change in the situation
at Feng Wang Cheng.
"A Japanese detachment has evacu-
ated a position which 1t occupied south
of Vafangow. near the village of Chu
CHA Tun, and retired southwark, pur-
sued by our cavalry.
During a reconnaissance June in
the neighborhood of Samatszia a de-
tachment of Japanese infantry fired on
our rear guard. Their approach was
stopped by an advance of our troops
The firing lasted two and half hours
We had two men killed and six wound
ed -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08

morning. Vessels from Mao Tao Is
lands confirm this report and so do
the residents of the hills in the vicin-
ity of this city, who heard the firing
and saw flashes out at sea during the
night.
The fact that the Russians were en-
deavoring on June 4 to clear the road
stead off Port Arthur of mines indi-
Gates an intention upon their part to
give battle outside the harbor upon
the first favorable opportunity.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
SAYS JAPS ATTACKED
BY LAND AND BY SEA.

Che Foot, June 7, p. m.-Preceding
sea attack on Port Arthur last
night, the Japanese apparently made
determined effort to advance on that
stronghold by land.
A Chinese junk, which left a point
three miles south of Port Dalny early
Monday morning, has arrived here. She
reports having heard firing north of
Port Arthur from o'clock Monday
morning until o'clock that afternoon,
by which time she passed out of hear
ing distance.
1t would appear that the Japanese
planned a land and sea attack on Port
Arthur yesterday. The Russians on
seeing this. sent their feet out 70 give
battle. The result is not known.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
MINERS CONDEMN THE
DYNAMITING PLOT.

Denver, Col. June IA resolution
condemning the "nefarious dynamiting
plot which sent fifteen miners to their
death and seriously injured number
of others at Independence, Col.," was
adopted unanimously to-day by the
Western Federation of Miners. A re-
ward of $1,000 is offered by the fedora
ton for the capture of the perpetra
tors of the outrage.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
TOGO HAS CLEARED
THE MINES AWAY

Toxic, June Z, 1880 a. m.-Admiral
Togo has succeeded in clearing the
channel leading into Talien Wan. He
began locating mines on June 3 and
since then he has found and exploded
forty-one. Yesterday a small steamer
was able to safely enter the harbor.
The work of locating other mines is
continuing and 1t is expected that the
vicinity will be speedily cleared of all
such dangerous distractions to naviga-
ton.
Admiral Togo reports that souther-
ly gale and high sea prevailed during
his operations, but the men steadfastly
continued at their work.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
HAS AN IMPRESSION"
OF A NAVAL BATTLE.

Che Foo. June Z. p. m.-An impress
sion prevails here that a naval battle
took place last night in the Gulf Of
Pechili. Passengers on steamers pass
ing the Lao Tieshan promontory at the
time did not hear any firing. while re-
ports come from Ten Chow Of heavy
firing being heard there from IL
O'aioax last night until 2 o'clock this
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
SAY THAT RUSSIANS
POISONED THE WATER

Toxic, June Z, 1890 p. m.-Supple-
mentary reports from the blockading
forces Indicate that the Russian gun
boat sunk by a torpedo off Port Ar
thur Saturday, was of the Gremiashchi
type, instead of the Giliak class.
Admiral Katoaka commander of the
third squadron) has reconnoitered San
Shan Tao and Taku Kao.
The Chinese say that when the Rus
slams abandoned Taku Kao they poi
soned the water sources. Admiral Ka-
toaka is investigating the charge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
DIAMONDS WORTH $5O,Ooo.
Were stolen from "a Hotel Room and
Found by Detectives.

We're stolen from "a Hotel Room and
Found by Detectives.
New York, June Fifty thousand
dollars worth of diamonds and jewelry
were stolen tonight from Hotel Le-
marquise in East Thirty-first street.
An hour later the valuables were
found by the police in furnished room
in East Thirtieth street, Occupied by
william j. Dards and George Gloocker,
night clerk and head bell boy, respec-
lively, at the hotel Both men are
under arrest
The stolen jewels are the property Of
Mrs. Halsey Corwin, wife Of Brook
lyn millionaire, and were taken from
the apartments at the hotel occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Corwin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
RACC0ON COTTON MILLS
WERE SOLD FOR S50,625.

Rome, Ca, June THE sale OF the
property Of the Raccoon Cotton Mills
Company at Summervilie was made to-
day by the receiver 1t was bought by
John D. Cleghorn OF Summerville for
$50 625.
The mill was Quit tw~nty years ago
~1~ntiy went into the hands OF a
receiver.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
GWINNETT STREET CASE
WILL BE DECIDED TO-DAY.
Judge Speer Heard Arguments, ana
Reserved Decision.

Macon, June 7.-When the argument
before the federal court, Judge Speer
presiding, had been completed to-day,
the judge stated that he would render
decision Wednesday in the case of
]. B. Hoist and others of Savannah
against the Savannah Electric Railway
Company, enjoining the defendants
from laying tracks along portions of
East Gwinnett street The answer of
the railway company and the City
Council to the bill filed by the citizens
was made by Messrs. Osborne & Law
renee, representing the company, and
the arguments occupied the entire ses-
sion of to-day's hearing.
Mr.. ]. F. Cam and Mr.. Walter G.
Charlton argued the case for the plain
tiffs and Messrs. Osborne & Lawrence
for the defendant.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
HAD A RUM0R OF A
SUNKEN BATTLESHlP.

Che Foo, June IA japanese corre-
spondent, returning from Talien Wan,
says there is a persistent rumor there
that the Japanese battleship Yashima
Talien Wan are unable to confirm this
story.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
RUSSIA KNEW
OF NO BATTLES
NEWS FROM PORT ARTHUR
DOES NOT REACH THE GOVERN
MENT AT ST. PETERSBURG.

Reports from Che Foo of Fights by
Land and Sea Reached the Russian
Capital Through Newspaper Yis-
patches-The officials Knew Moth
ing Further and Questioned the
Correctness of the RepOrts-Japs
Not Ready to Attack.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
HEARST WAS DEFEATED IN
COLORADO CONVENTION.
The Delegation VIII Go to ST. Louis
without Instructions.


Pueblo Col, June 1.-THE Democrats
of Colorado to-day named an unin-
structed delegation to the national con-
vention at st. Louis.
The adherents of William r. Hearst
captured the caucus held by the Second
district delegates, but when they at
tempted in the convention to pass
resolution instructing for Hearst. it
was defeated by vote of 379 to l0s.
The platform indorses the Kansas
city platform of 19OO demands swift
and sure punishment to the perpetra-
tors of the Cripple Creek outrage; de-
clares for law and order. but condemns
Gov. Peabody for deporting men from
their homes.
Strong resolutions commencing Will
liam j. Bryan were adopted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
TALIAFERR0 GOES BACK
TO THE u. S. SENATE.

Race for the Florida GOvernOrship
Will Be Close.
Jacksonville, Fla, June 7.-Scattering
returns in at II O'Clock tonight make
practically certain the denomination of
Senator Taliaferro and the nomination
of Frank Clarke over ]. M. Barrs for
Congress.
For Governor, Davis is in the lead,
but the precincts latest to be heard
from will probably diminish his lead.
The contest for Governor will be
close.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
MURPHY is SECRETARY
OF the Panama Canal Commission
Roosevelt Named.

Washington, June 7-Dominic 1.
Murphy, Commissioner of Pensions un-
der President Cleveland. to-day was
elected by the Panama Canal Commits
sioners as secretary Of that body. Mr..
Murphy will assume his new duties in
a few weeks. Until recently he was
editor and proprietor Of the New Cen
tury, a Catholic weekly printAd hare.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
HAWAII INSTRUCTS THEM
TO VOTE FOR HEARST.

Honolulu, June THE territorial
Democratic convention. after a long
discussion, has instructed the Hawaiian
delegation to the national convention
at 81, Louis 70 vote for Congressman
w. r. Hearst for President. The vote
was nearly unanimous
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
British ship There.

Tangier, June 1.-THE British battle
ship Prince of Wales arrived here to-
day from Gibraltar and Joined the
American squadron.
The Sultan has not yet answered the
demands made for the release of
Messrs. Perdicaris and Varley. The
reports concerning the treatment Of
the prisoners continue to be favorable.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-08
GAINESVILLE MILL WAS
BOUGHT IN BY CAPT. BLUM.
He Got 1t for the BOndhoIders for
100000

Barnesville, Ga, June THE big
cotton mill of the GAINESVILLE Manu-
featuring Company was sold at public
sale here to-day by ]. w. Cabaniss.
trustee for the bondholders. 1t was bid
in by Capt. Henry Blum Of Savannah
for the bondholders at $4,000. The
capital stock amounts to s15O,OOo. The
bondholders get the mill with their
first mortgage bonds. aggregating $751;
900, while the stockholders and other
creditors get nothing.
The mill cost S215,Oo0, but has not
been operated since 1901. The bond
holders win probably organize a new
company for disposing of the property.