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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
CHICAGO OFFICIALS sTUMPED.
Couldn't Name Author of the "IIiad,"
s'Faust," or ''RObinson CrusOe."

From the Chicago Chronicle.
Out of fifteen high city officials only
three could answer correctly a question
put by the Civil Service Commission
to twenty-five boys, II to 20 years old,
who were trying to pass the examina-
ton for pages in the public library
recently. The boys were asked to give
the name of the author of each of the
following works:
Defoe's Robinson Crusoe." Verne's
Around the World in Eighty Days, "
Homer's "Illad," Dumas Monte Girls
to-" and Goethe's Faust"
Acting Mayor Mccain declared that
Carter ii. Harrison. the elder, wrote
Around the World in Eighty Days"
and that Horace was the author of the
"Iliad." Acting Corporation Counsel
Sexton insisted that Schiller wrote
Faust" and that Virgil gave the
"Iliad" to the world. Health Commits
sioner Reynolds could not remember
the authors OF Robinson Crusoe' and
the "Iliad." In fact the 'Iliad' is not
o favorite at the City Hall.
City Attorney Smulski thought Schil-
Ter wrote Faust" and Assistant City
Attorney Hines declared Gounod wrote
Goethe's masterpiece.
City Auditor and Deputy Controller
Gosselin admitted that they could not
name the author of Robinson Crusoe."
Chief Clerk OConnor of MIR. McGann's
Office leaned toward Dante as the writ
er of Faust" George Sehilling. mem
Der of the Board of Local Improve
ments, gave George Francis Train as
the author Of Around the World in
Eighty Days" and Acting City Electro
clan Hyland refused TO venture an
opinion on the authorship of Faust"
or the "Iliad."
Secretary Pritchard of the Health
Department Secretary Gamble OF the
fire department, and Alderman Wer-
no answered all five questions correct
ly. The only department head to do
so was President Lynch of the Board
of Local improvements.
The last question the pages had to
answer required them to correct the
following sentences
Watts de use Of doin' II. nohow?'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
M 0 R P H IN E
Opium and Other Drug Habits
Gu RE . FIR EE
MANY CASES ARE CURED BY
THE FREE TREATMENT.

We will gladly send a large test bot
tie of this wonderful cure free, and
patients will derive a great benefit,
even though tahey do not continue
the treatment.
A noted physician writes to a broth
er doctor: 1T beats anything 1 have
ever seen in the way of Therapy and
Field of Antidotes. 1 cured my broth
er easily, after exhausting all my skill.
and that of my colleagues in Europe.
Too bad 1t is not known to the medi-
cal world in general"
DR.. Charles Thompson.
Another physician, we'll known
throughout the East, few days ago
wrote as follows:
II have given the Opium Habit
years of study in China, India, and
this country and I will admit that 1
am a child and novice in the presence
Of this AMAZING medicine. Surely
there must be an astounding merit in
a medicine comparatively unknown,
within a few years. that could produce
such good results"
Six thousand physicians use this
medicine in their private practice.
More cures made in the past two years
than all others in the world combin-
ed.
Fifty thousand people attest its
wonderful power. No suffering, no
detention from work or duties, far
better support, than your old drug will
give, a taste Of real life, and happiness,
and a knowledge that you will be free
once more. All these you will expert
ence from the free test. Closest feeling
of sympathy and confidence exists be-
tween our Medical Director and pa
tients. All letters returned If desired.
st. James Society, Suite 1872, 1883
Broadway, New York
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

HOOsier Poet Tells of His Writing
"LeOnaInie," Credited TO Poe.

hOOSteE EOeN VI MS
"LeOnainie," Credited TO Poe.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
Indianapolis, April lit was a
mistake due to the folly of my youth
that 1 ever wrote that poem. and God
knows 1 have suffered for it," said
James Whitcomb Riley, with a sigh.
when he consented to-day to make
statement as to the authorship OF
'Leonainie," the poem which Alfred
Russell Wallace caused to be publish
ed in the Fortnightly Review crediting
it to Poe and giving the circumstances
of the find.
ut was about eighteen years ago.
Mr.. Riley said, land at that time 1
was working on the Anderson Demo-
crat. A lot of - got to talking one
day about critics, and l said that some
of my poems were just as good as
other poets, but / could not sell them
because no one knew who was
Riley then told the story of writing
the poem and of having it published
in a Kokomo paper with story to
the effect that it had been found in an
old book The poem was copied and
widely discussed. When proof was de-
manded young man named Richards
was employed to write it in the fly
leaf of an old dictionary. He wrote
with a quill pen and it was almost a
perfect imitation Of poe's handwriting.
The old dictionary is now owned by
Paul Lemperly of Cleveland, 0.
When the truth came out" contin-
ued Mr.. Riley, Il lost my position on
the Anderson Democrat. No paper
would even print my explanation OF
the affair. The memory Of that time
still stands out as one of the saddest
experiences in my life and one that I
can never outlive. There is nothing
for me to do but to acknowledge that
/ wrote it. as l do, but that does not
stand, as 1 once denied being the au-
thor. / wrote it, but l did not. / did
not write it. but I did, and am a liar
anyway you put it,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
STRIKE CALLED OFF.
Norfolk and Western Men Got what
They Wanted.

NSEAOAA anu w Western Men Got what
They Wanted.
Roanoke, Va. April SO.-The strike
inaugurated against the Southern Ex-
press Company by the telegraph oper-
ator-express agents along the line of
the Norfolk and Western Railway two
months ago, when several hundred ex-
press offices were closed because the
express people would not grant a 10
per cent. increase in commissions paid
the telegraphers on express business,
was called off to-day after conferences
between T. w. Leary. vice president
and general manager of the Southern
Express Company, and committee
from the Order of Railway Telegra-
piers, who represented the strikers.
L. E. Johnson, president of the Nor
tolk and Western Railway, acted as
arbitrator. Slight concessions were
made by both sides, but the telegra-
piers got practically everything asked
and the settlement is declared to be
satisfactory to all concerned.
The Order of Railway Telegraphers
mas been recognized by the express
people.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

An attendant at the Aston library,
New York. did a rather clever thing
the other day when he was asked to
describe certain man who was sus-
pected of being a book theft. Instead
Of floundering around in the details OF
a personal description. which would
have fitted any one of 100000 New
Workers, he drew a pencil sketch OF
the suspect and gave 1t to the police.
Some hours later the man was arrest
ed and the sketch proved to be mar
velous likeness. To make the incident
complete a perfect case OF systematic
stealing has been made out against the
culprit
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
WIPED OUT A FAMILY
AND KILLED HIMSELF,

Father-in-Lnvv, MOther-in-Law, Sis
ter-in-Law and Wife His Victims.
Fort Worth. Tex, April SO.-A spe-
cial to the Record from Paris, Tex,
says:
William Sheffield. his wife and two
daughters, were murdered to-day near
Valiant, I. T., by John Wallenburg, a
young farmer, who, It is reported, aft
erwards committed suicide by taking
poison upon reaching the flooded Red
river, with a posse in close pursuit, and
finding that he could not cross the
stream.
Wallenburg was a son-in-law Of Shelf
field. His wife had deserted him and
returned to her fathers house. This,
it is thought, led to the tragedy.
wallenburg first shot his wife and
then killed the other members OF the
family, one of the victims being a girl
about years old.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
HOW THE JAPANESE
STUCK BY THEIR SHIP

Washington, April 3O.-The Japanese
legation to-day received an official re-
port from Toxic on the sinking of the
transport Kinshiu Maru. which says:
1.-THE enemy gave an hours respite
for surrender. but soldiers in strict dis
cipline, obeying officers order, refus-
ed. At 1870 a. m. the enemy dis
charged a torpedo, whereupon our SOL
diers, forming themselves into lines on
deck, exchanged fire with the enemy,
during which many OF our officers and
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
WHISKY FRAUDS CASES
nave All the Evidence for the Pros
ecution Introduced.

greensboro, N. c., April 30.-To-day
IN the federal court. District Attor-
ney Holton announced that the gov
eminent rested it's case against T. M.
Angle, B. F. Springle and William
Young, indicted for completely In the
whisky frauds cases.
1t is alleged that by means of Jug
gllng with stamps the government has
been defrauded out of $780, 900 in this
state alone and A. J. Davis, a gauger.
having been convicted, the indictment
OF the above mentioned men, together
with that of H. c. Springle and ]. T.
Springle, followed. The two latter,
however, were not placed on trial, as
they had disappeared.
1t is not believed that the defend
ants will introduce any testimony, and
argument will probably begin Monday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
Ban Given seven Years.

=, Danville, Va, April S0.-George Ball,
ne panville drummer who shot and
Siieo Brantly Carter. a Lynchburg
salesman. at Chatham several months
ago, was given seven years in the
penltentiary after the case had been
On trial for a week. The defense plead
ed self defense.
Ihomas Ball, brother of George Ball,
H ~no was jointly indicted with him for
Sarter's murder, was convicted of in
Ssoiuntary manslaughter tonight and
, mned S25 and sentenced to fifteen min
utes in iaal
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
NEGRO CAVALRY OFFICER
GOES AS THE ATTACHE

Washington, April SO.-1t has been
decided to send military attache to
Hayti and Santo Domingo, and for
this duty Capt. Charles Young, Ninth
Cavalry, has been selected. That Off
Ger has been on duty at the Preside
at San Francisco. He is a negro, a
graduate Of the Military Academy and
possesses a fine record. His ability
and fitness for the place led to his
designation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
WILL REMAIN A CRITIC.
So Declares the Able Loisy In
France, After Condemnation.

France, After Condemnation.
Paris, April 30.-The case Of the Able
Loisy is causing an agitation similar
to that connected with Father Hecker's
book in the United States. The Able
Loisy is considered one of the ablest
scientists and theologians In the
French church, but some of his books
have taken advanced ground, result
ing in their condemnation by the Col
lege of the Propaganda at Rome.
Owing to the Able Loisy's promi-
nence the condemnation of his works
is exciting discussion in literary Cir
cles. This has been intensified by the
action of the Able relative to the con-
demnation of his works. His letter to
the Cardinal Secretary of State ac-
knowledges the receipt of the notice
of his condemnation, but adds that
he is unable to change his conscien-
tious belief relative to facts of history.
While declaring that he will remain a
Catholic, the Able declares he also
will remain a critic.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
Was Not kennedy.

Niagara Falls, N. Y, April 3d.
John w. Kennedy, who was arrested
on a charge of intoxication and who
so closely resembled a man named
Kennedy wanted by the Virginia au-
thorities for train wrecking, has been
discharged, no definite word having
been received from Staunton, Va. The
authorities here say the mans name IS
not Kennedy, but refuse to disclose his
correct name.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

this climate. but as it was not con-
venient to do so at this time, took
the advice of friend to use a bottle
of Peruna. / took 1t faithfully, and
when the first bottle was gone I felt
so much better that bought six more
and took them faithfully, after which
! looked like a new woman.
II gained in flesh, my appetite re-
turned, and all my old symptoms had
disappeared. 1 am more than thank
full to Peruna. Miss Bertha NJ.
Rush.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01


afr every day, so as to be accustomed
20 outdoor air"
I'--"-----'--- The following of
HHBADEA HANAS these rules will Sc
FOR APRIL, cure to each indi-
vidual a reasona-
HE guarantee against colds, coughs
catarrh, spring fever, and so forth,
in spite of slush, sleet, rain or sud-
den changes Of temperature.
IT, however, you are already the
victim OF a cough, loose or tight, ca
tarrh, acute or chronic, the remedy
that relieves readily, cures quickly
and restores permanently is Peruna.
few doses of Peruna at the be-
ginning of a cold will change the en-
tire course of events. 1t operates d.
rectly on all the mucous membranes,
SO that no matter where the cold may
have settled it is bound to be reached
nv this searching remedy. Peruna alb
soluteIy prevents catarrh from fasten-
ing itself upon any part of the organ
ism.
Miss Lydia Herziger, Grand Rec
order of American Daughters of INDIE
pendence, writes from Neenah, Wis,
as follows:
Il have used Peruna now for four
wears. each spring and fall, and it
keeps me perfectly well and strong.
I am able to continue working, and do
not have to take a three months rest,
as I used to do every year. This is
a great comfort to me, as 1 was not
able to afford such a long rest.
find that it is a preventive for colds
and coughs and soon rids the system
of all diseases and is an admirable
medicine Lydia Herziger.
Mrs. Francis Wilson, 80 Nelson
street. Clinton. Mass, writes:
Had you seen me at the time of my
illness and now, you would not won
der that 1 take delight in sounding
the praises of Peruna. My ailment
was Il severe cold which attacked the
bronchial tubes and after using six
bottles of Peruna I was on my feet
again. I think Peruna a wonderful
medicine"
Miss Edna Wilson. 1445 Temple
street, Los Angeles, Cal, Worthy Vice
Templar, I, o. G. T., writes:
"Peruna cured me of catarrh of the
bronchial tubes which had been most
annoying for many months. I had a
severe pain in the chest, with a cough
and an asthmatic condition. had
tried many things to rid my system of
this before I heard Of Peruna. It was
only a short time before I began to
feel beneficial results, and in less than
a month I was well. Your medicine
is very meritorious and deserves
praise"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

Miss Bertha M. Rush, 5435 Kincarde
street. Pittsburg, Pa, superintendent
Junior Society of Methodist Protes-
tant Church, and leading soprano of
the choir, writes: Words cannot de-
scribe my thankfulness to you for Pc
runa. l was a sufferer from systemic
catarrh for years, and was in a very
much rundown condition. / was ex-
tremely nervous and had the most
foolish fears over nothing. was
thin and emaciated.
s'My physician advised me to leave
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
THIRTEEN OF CREW
OF SHIP DROWNED

Spanish steamer Was Sunk on the
SciIIy Islands.
Falmouth, England, April S0.-The
Spanish steamer Zazpirak-Bat was
sunk off the Scilly Islands yesterday
evening in a collision with the British
steamer Cresyl, bound from Cardiff
for Buenos Ayres. Thirteen members
OF the crew of the Zazpirak-Bat were
drowned. The Cresyl landed ten others
at this port.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
HER SENTENCE PUT OFF;
DIVORCED HUSBAND DEAD

san Francisco. April s0.--The SEN
tence of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin for the
murder of Mrs. J. p. Dunning was
to-day postponed until May 8. w. A.
Botkin. her divorced husband, died
suddenly last night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
CLYDE D. COOPER WAS
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY

Knoxville, Tenn. April So.--while
working with an electric wire at Chill
movie Park Theater, this city, to-
night Clyde d. Cooper, a member of
the Peruchi Theatrical Company, re-
CeiVed a shock from which he died in
hIrty minutes. His home is at Jack
sonviue. Fla
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
------S-1ep-e------
POCAHONTAS WAS BURNED.
Was Steamer of the Virginia Navi-
CATION Company.

Richmond, Va, April SO.-The vir-
GINA Navigation Company's steamer
Pooahontas. which has been plying be-
tween Richmond and Norfolk, was
burned at her wharf here tonight,
practically everything but her iron hull
being consumed.
The boat cost about s150,000 eleven
years ago, and was quite handsomely
ntted up and furnished. The insurance
on her will very nearly. If not quite,
cover the loss, it is stated. The origin
or the fire is unknown.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
Asia's Cotton plantations.

lLodz, Russia. April 30.-Prince Mas
salsky, vice director of the Department
ofAgriculture, has arrived here to dis
cuss with local cotton spinners the
question of increasing the cotton plan
tadons In Central Asia
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
r. d. HuGnenin M.

=. Baltimore. April sO.-The physicians
N "a attendance at Johns Hopkins Hos
S,tal report late tonight that Col. E.
- Huguenin OF Macon, Ga. who is a
pauent at that institution, is resting
SV.asliy. Col. Huguenin is a leading mill
ny man Of the South. He came to
p fillmore several days ago for treat
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

If you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use
of PerunR, write at once to DIR.
Hartman, giving a full statement
OF your case, and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President
OF the Hartman Sanitarium, CO.
Mmhus, Ohio.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

men persisted. At about a. m. an
other torpedo was discharged, and hit
ing the engine room, split the trans
port in two"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
Cnennr Is Anonf.

Washington, April 3O.--Capt Bick-
nell, commandment of the Key West ma
val station, has telegraphed the Navy
Department that the collier Caesar,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

which has been aground near Tortu-
gas, has been floated and Is headed out
tc sea.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

where was the book when you seen
it last2"
II trun de letter In de basket"
The pay of the pages in the library
Is $25 a month. Many of them had lit
tie trouble in answering the questions.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
Neglected Gods and Spring Catarrh Make
InvalldS OF More Women at This Season
Of the Year Than All Other7>g6"Q0
Diseases Combined. 9@. 81
San Ounce of Prevention Is Better
Than Pound OF Cure"
How to Protect Yourself Against Ca
tarrh During the Uncertain
Weather of April.

Keep the feet warm and dry.
Also keep the chest we'll protected.
BE sure to go out in the fresh
air every day, so as to be accustomed
- outdnor air"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01
I'LL WUMEN RESTORED TO BEAUTY AND HEALTH BY PFRI|-NA
A Prominent Wisconsin Club Woman Gives
Grateful Thanks to Pe-ru-na.
ANNOYING SYMPTOMS.

After Using Only Seven BotIes."-Nlrs. NJ S.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

Nowhere in
a
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

Systemic Nervous
Emaciated Like New
Woman After a Course o Pe-ru-Ea
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

Mrs c. Morrison 1880
"Some
This cold
head
would
noticed a
would
cleared
add testimony efficacy
C
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

Spring
DR.
-@N0'
is
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-01

The following of
these rules will Sc
cure to each indi-
Vidual a reasona-
The Washington times., 1904-05-01

SALOON. mixed trade: cheap rent; price
IS. 500; clears 500 month. CAPITAL
EXCHANGE, Atlantic
myl-3t
The Washington times., 1904-05-01
MONEY AND DEEDS
FOUND UNDER HEART H
Mysterious Discovery at Demolition Of
Old Homestead-Wallet Not
Yet Opened.

WADING RIVER, L. l., April 30
Isaac Valentine, notary public here.
has q packet IN his possession which
everyone for miles about would like
to have opened.
The estimated value of the packet
ranges from few hundred dollars to
half a million. The contents are an
ola wallet containing money, said TO be
about $500, and some deeds and bonds.
The deeds are said to be for property
located at Newark. N. J. One story has
IL that the money is bills issued in the
days of wildcat banking and not worth
anything now.
The wallet and papers were found un-
der a portion of a house built about
seventy-five years ago, and it is believed
they were hidden or lost at least sixty
years ago.
Until recently the house belonged to
the Hudsons. Henry Hudson first owned
1t. He is said to have been somewhat
eccentric When he died he left IL to
his son, Charles. and when Charles
died the property went to his surviving
brothers. Franklin and Ellsworth Hud-
son. Recently 1t was sold TO Gerald
Coventry, a New Yorker interested IN
theatricals, who is having the old place
fixed up. The wallet and papers were
under the hearthstone-
There was dispute for possession.
which resulted In the packet being
turned over to the notary. who sealed
it up awaiting the arrival Of the Hudson
heirs
The Washington times., 1904-05-01
PROSPECTIVE CHANGES
IN ARMY DUTIES
Captain Barber May Retire on Pro-
motion TO Maize Berth for
a Junior.

Gen. F. c. Ainsworth. the military
secretary of the army, is now perform
ing the greater duties imposed upon
him by the act creating the new Of
flee.
Capt. Henry A Barber, Twerty-
eighth Infantry. is to get the JUNIOR
ma jority. which will be left vacant by
promotions effected by the bill 1t IS
believed Captain Barber will retire on
account of disabilities. and Edward F.
Fowler, of New York, who was an ad-
ditional paymaster in the Spanish war.
VIII probably be appointed major and
assistant chief of the Record and PEN
sion Office.
John C Scoield. chief clerk at the
War Department. is said to be slated
for major and assistant adjutant gen.
eral. on the occasion of the first vacan-
cy created by the transfer back to the
line of one of the officers detailed as
assistant adjutant general