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BLOCAL-OpTI FIGHT.

Water Grows scarcer in Bath
County and Wells Are Dry,
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WARM SPRINGS, VA. Dec. Y 24,--The
fight against llIuor In N borol istvlat
il hard to shy which side will win ont
thc uwcts' or '.'drys.''5 Y The local option
'peor1le will probably carry the clection,
Il The election comes on next Saturday,
December slst, III III Sl !,
Snow still covers the ground here and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
WRONG IDEA.

Don't get the wrong idea oEyour head
that starvation is good for Dyspepsia,
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

At MQJAVE
ARE KNOWN
Attorney
Learns Story Of
the Murder.
Special Dispatch to The call.


BAKERSFIELD, March 16-The
entire story of the Mojave lynching is
now known. Twelve witnesses have
confessed and told everything. About
thirty persons are more or less i'm
plicated in the crime. Most of them
are employed around Mojave, many Of
them in the railroad shops. There are
none of them except Cowan charged
with having had anything to do with
the actual shooting.
District Attorney Laird is in doubt
whether all the members of the mob
or only the leaders should be prose-
cuted. The matter will probably be
submitted to the Grand Jury In the
meantime no further arrests have
been made. the principal offenders be
ing in custody. For good reasons the
District Attorney does not desire to di-
vuIge the names of witnesses.
According TO the statements of the
witnesses Cummings was shot at the
Jail door by Cowan, who fired two
shots. One Of the witnesses said last
night that the prisoner, although bad
~ wounded, closed with him and in
the scuffle they fell, with the witness
on top. Cowan then came up with his
rife, and, pointing it at the negro, or
dered him to quit his struggling. say
ing:
Stop your fighting, you nigger, or
I'll blow your head off,
From what can be learned from the
statements of the witness District
Attorney Laird is Of the opinion that
the negro was struck by the second
shot and was struggling blindly when
he seized the witness referred to and
that he was a corpse when the mob
applied the oil ard feathers which
were on the remains when they were
found
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
BRITISH GUNBOAT
TO BE WITHDRAWN
FROM NEWCHWANG

LONDON, March 16.-In the House
of Commons this afternoon Earl Percy.
Under Secretary fer Foreign Affairs,
confirmed the statement that the Brit
ish station gunboat Espiegle would be
withdrawn from Newchwang immedi-
ately after the river is opened, as the
vessel would be in considerable danger
An the event of hostilities, while her
presence there would afford no effec-
tive protection for either life or prop
erty.
The Secretary went on to say that
the United States and British Consuls
had requested that the women and
children leave Newchwang, and doubt
less they would give similar advice to
all American citizens and British sub
jects If circumstances rendered it ad-
visable. His Majesty's Government had
already addressed representations to
the belligerents. requesting them to
take the necessary steps to safeguard
the interests of British subjects.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
ST. PETERSBU RG
CONSIDERS KOREA
AS 4 BELLIGERENT

SEOUL, March 16.-The Korean su-
perintendent of trade at Kyongheung,
on the Tumen River. has received a
note from the general in command at
Vladivostok, saying that, since Korea
has joined Japan, Russia considers Ko-
rea as p belligerent and will act ac-
cordingly.
Two thousand Korean troops now at
Seoul will be sent to the north next
week
The Japanese have ascertained def
nitely that a strong force of Russian
field artillery is on the north bank of
the Yalu River, and that earthworks
have been thrown up. Advices from
Chonju, town northwest of Anju, say
that the people are in State of panic.
owing to the treatment of women and
the seizing of grain by the Russians.
The Emperor intends to leave his
town palace and return to Kyunbok,
his palace in the outskirts of the city.
1t was here that the Queen was assas-
sinated in 1895 and from here that the
Emperor fed TO the Russian legation in
1896. His present residence is situated
in the midst of the foreign legations, SO
that his removal to Kyunbok doubtless
will he more satisfactory to the Jap
anese Government.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
EAGLES WING
NOT ALLURINC
sssslal DlsDsteh 70 The can.

NEW ORLEANS, March ls.-Ac-
cording to authentic advices received
here to-day a powerful protective al
lance has been formed by Brazil
Ecuador. Argentina. Chile and BoIivisl
70 guard against absorption BY the
United States. Those countries believe
that they win eventually be compelled
10 accept annexation 10 America on a
plan similar TO American recognition
Of the new republic Of Panama The
belief prevails throughout Brazil and
Argentina that in the event Of a revo-
luton in either republic President
Roosevelt viii intervene and recognize
the revolutionists. thus paving the way
for annexs ton.
II is reported that President ZeIsva.
OF Nicaragua has forwarded a check
for 100000 to President Marroouin
Of Colombia 10 assist that country in
joining the South American coalition.
The alliance was first discussed last
year. when IL was urged that South
American republics should belong to
the United States while Peru was con-
sidering the advisability Of appealing
TO President Roosevelt 10 establish a
protectorate in Peru.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
HEARST FORCES
SUFFER DEFEAT

/ BOSTON, Mass, March 1s.-Hearst
men got but cold comfort at the meet
ing OF the Democratic state Commit
tee held in Boston to-day At the very
first test vote they were decisively de-
feated by the Olney boomers and only
by the most adroit political engineer
/ ing did they avert a direct contest on
the main issues
The vote came when John O'Gara
| of Spencer, the veteran leader Of the
Hearst forces from the western part
Of the State, moved that the state con-
vention be composed OF one delegate
at large from each town, city and
ward and one delegate additional for
every fifteen Democratic votes cast
for Governor at the last State election.
This would make a total Of 100 dele
gates. The Hearst men wanted a large
convention and late date
O'Gara's motion was voted down
81 to IA. The basis OF representation
adopted was one delegate from each
city, town and ward and one for every
200 votes or fraction thereof cast for
Colonel CASTOR last November This
makes total OF 1915 The date OF
the convention was set FOR April 81.
The Hearst men wanted il at least two
weeks. later. The State will send four
delegates at large and as many alter
mates TO St Louis and two delegates
and two alternates from each Con-
gressiOnal district. 1t can be positive
" announced that all the delegates to
St. Louis will be instructed to vote for
Richard OIney for President and that
the unit rule will be adopted and en-
forced
Nearly every Democrat Of prOrn1-
nence in the state is now supporting
Olney and it is not believed that
Hearst's new Boston paper. which is
due April 5. viii appear in season to
turn the tide.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
MISSING
ATTORNEY
IS IN JAIL
Santa Clara Sheriff
Solves Mysterious
Case.
SPECIAL Dispatch to The cau.

SAN JOSE. March 16.-The mys-
ferrous disappearance Of Charles San
born. the young lawyer. who recently
came here from Madison, Wis, was
solved to-day when the missing man
was recognized as a prisoner in the
County JAN. he is serving a fifteen
days sentence for vagrancy. Sanborn
was sentenced under the name Of
George Pease on March by Justice
Herrington Of Santa Clara.
SanbOrn came to san Jose a couple
Of months ago. He could find nothing
10 do. and. becoming despondent, dis
appeared on March s. leaving al his
belongings in his room at 306 South
Second street His friends for a time
feared he had committed suicide
Sheriff Langford in reading a descrip-
ton Of the missing man at once rec
Ognized SanbOrn as his prisoner San
born admitted his identity. He said
he had started 10 make his way 10 San
Francisco and was found sleeping in a
barn al Santa Clara He was arrested
for vagrancy and pleaded guilty as he
was willing 70 30 10 Jail. being without
employment
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
STATE DEPARTMENT
CONVEYS A WARNING
TO MISSIONARIES

WASHINGTON, March 16.-United
States Minister Allen cabled from
Seoul, under to-day's date. that the
Cincinnati arrived yesterday at Che
mulpo with twenty-three Americans
from Chinnampo. The Minister an
nounced that the missionaries in the
neighborhood of Pingyang had refused
to send their women and children
aboard the Cincinnati, where they
could be taken to a place of safety
He also reported that the Marquis Ito
was expected to arrive at Seoul to-
morrow The Marquis brings an auto
graph letter from the Japanese EN-
peror to the King of Korea, and ii is
believed here that he will be an ad-
wiser to the King, and in that capac-
ity will shape Korea's relations with
the powers.
The State Department has made it
clear to the missionary representatives
of this country that in the case of
actual war like this it cannot. after
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

PARIS, March 1.-THE Toxic corre-
spondent OF the Matin sends this infor-
nation, which he says comes from re-
liable authority, concerning the Jap
anese military situation UP to March
10:
The first army of 10000 troops un-
der General Kuroki occupies Northern
Korea. The brigade landed at Gonsar
forms part of second army of similar
strength. The mobilization Of the lat
ter has been completed and the troops
will sail shortly for an unknown desti-
nation. The mobilization of a third
army began on March :.
The Echo de Paris publishes a dis
patch from its St. Petersburg CORE
spondent, which says that the idea of
the Russian Baltic squadron going to
the Far East by the northeast passage
has been given up as too risky. The
fleet probably will start in July and go
by way of the Cape of Good Hope.
ST PETERSBURG, March 16.-Of1-
cial orders were published to-day re-
lieving Vice Admiral Stark from the
command of the Port Arthur division
of the navy, ostensibly on account of
ill-health. No successor will be ap-
pointed, Vice Admiral Marakoff having
determined TO serve as squadron COM
mander, as we'll as commander in chief
of the entire Russian naval forces in
the Far East
The talk Of poisoned swords having
been left behind by the japanese is
based on the translation of a Rus
sian technical term. General Zilinsky,
chief OF staff to VicerOv AIexiaff in a
telegram, said that 'pyroxiline" had
been found in the form of disc-shaped
torpedoes, six inches in diapeter.
which the Japanese intended to use in
bestrewing. the road over which the
Russians were expected to pass, in or
der that the explosions resulting from
the impact of the horses hoofs might
caused 2 stampede
LONDON, March 1.-THE Daily Tele-
graphs Sebastopol correspondent says
it is semi Officially announced that
Russia has abandoned the idea Of send
ing her Baltic squadron TO the Far
East by way of Bering Straits as inn
practicable.
A Port Arthur dispatch says that
Admiral Wittsooft has been appointed
chief of Viceroy Alexieffs naval staff
and has gone TO Mukden
YINKOW. March lit is authentic
ally reported that for a week past there
has been only small and changeabIe
garrison at Haichen, but a large force
is maintained at the fortified and STRAIT
egical town of Asian Shan. where the
Japanese concluded their advance in
the war between China and Japan.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
VALUABLE
DOCUMENTS
ARE TAKEN
Original Drafts Of
Laws Of Salem
Disappear.

SALEM. Or, March 16.-The discov-
cry was made to-day that all the orig
inal drafts of the city ordinances enact
ed prior to 1893 have disappeared. The
city criminal code, the gambling ordi-
nances and the water. gas. power. and
railway franchises are among the lost
documents and nothing but copies en-
tered in the record book are now avail
able. A grave question is raised as to
the authority OF the city government TO
control and regulate affairs of the city
under existing conditions.
Gambling. which was recently sup
pressed, is expected TO begin openly
unless the State authorities interfere.
The discovery OF the loss of the papers
created great, sensation.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
DYNAMITE CAUSES THE
DEATH OF TWO MEN
Miners in Shasta County Set on Their
Blasts as Usual, but Do Not

REDDING, March 16.-E NJ. Twist.
zS years old, and A. Nelson were in
stantly killed this afternoon by blast
in the Gladstone mine. near the town
of French GuIch. in this county. The
rules Of the Gladstone mine provide
that each miner Of the day shift shall
light his blast just before going to the
surface at 500 o'clock. The blasts are
all then exploded before the night
watch goes on at o'clock. For some
reason Twist and Nelson, who. were
working alone in a crosscut. failed to
leave the mine at $50 o'clock. although
they had prepared their blasts and
lighted the fuse. Twists parents live
at Santa Cruz, and Nelson leaves a
widow and several children in Sweden.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
BADLY INJURED BY AN
EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE

SANTA CRUZ, March 16.-Al Pryor.
a well-known contractor of this place.
was badly injured last night by an ex-
plosion of powder, which tore of one
of his hands and lacerated his arm.
His escape from death was miraculous.
The accident occurred about five miles
from Boulder Greek. Pryor went out
after supper to set off a blast The
fuse at first failed to work. and Pryor
with a stick of dynamite in his hand
approached the hole. He was in the act
of brushing the dirt away when the
explosion occurred.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
ARCHBISHOP
FARLEY IS
HIS CHOICE
Pope Selects New
York Prelate for
Cardinal.
Special Dispatch to The can.

ROME. March 16.-The Pope to-
day signified his intention Of creating
another Cardinal in America immedi-
ately. He has selected Archbishop
Farley OF New York. who is a great
favorite Of his Holiness. While much
pressure has been brought TO bear.
especially of late in favor OF Arch
bishop Ireland. the Pope made the Sc
lection of Archbishop Farley person
ally.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
SULTAN MUST KEEP
PROMISE HE MADE
TO THE POWERS

PARIS, March 1.-THE Vienna COR
respondent of the Petit Parisien
says that Count Goluchowski. the
Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs
has authorized the publication of the
following declaration, which he made
officially to the French. British and
Italian ambassadors:
The Austro- Russian entente on the
subject of Macedonia is firmer than
ever A perfect understanding exists
on the subject of the modus vivendi in
Macedonia and of Turkeys application
of the reforms proposed by the two
powers and accepted by the Sultan.
Russia and Austria are determined to
use all their influence and even to re-
sort TO extreme measures to obtain the
fulfiIlment of the Sultan's promises.
The rumors that Austria is mobilizing
troops are wholly unfounded."
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
MRS. MURPHY Is NOT
DAUGHTER OF A BARON
Chicago Court Gives Decision in a
Suit ContestinS Inheritance

CHICAGO. March 15.-The petition
of Mrs. Annie Murphy to be declared
the lawful daughter of the late Baron
Won Claim was denied to-day by
Judge Carter. Mrs. Murphy was con-
tending for a reduction OF the inheri-
tance tax, she having been bequeathed
$40, 600 by the BarOn's estate. The
case hinged on the question whether
church records in Brooklyn. y. Y, had
been altered to show a marriage had
been solemnized between Baron Won
Claim and the mother of Mrs. Muir
ply. The courts decision upholds the
validity of later marriage contracted
in Chicago by the Baron
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

a, proper warning. undertake to. en-
ploy the United States army and navy
in expeditions into the interior of a
country which is the scene Of war. If
the missionaries remain they must take
their chances.
Commander Mason of the Cincinnati
notified the Navy Department to-day
that he had taken the twehty-three
American refugees to Chefu, China.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

Decisive Battle Will Be Fought on the From
tier Before the End Of March.
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

SEOUL, ewarN in
f mana the "
% It 1ang tyrnleta
O mea
emusto II
hrownu a intervals japanese emrsf
eanhuo o IS
of eCossh
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
Chaplain Hale Prays for Peace.

WASHINGTON. March 16.-In his
invocation at the beginning of to-day's
session in the Senate. Chapl; I Hale
prayed that there may be peace
among the nations and that this na-
ton may show the way"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17
stopped by Russian warship.

ALEXANDRIA. Egypt, March 16.-
The British steamship Elswick Tower.
from Barry, March 1, which arrived
to-dav. renorts having been stopped
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

by a Russian warship which was
cruising fifteen miles outside of Alex
andria.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

War News Continued on PAGE 5.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-17

Forecast made at San Francis
CO for thirty hours, ending mid
night, March II. 1904;
San Francisco and vicinity
Cloudy Thursday, probably
showers. fresh southerly winds.
A. G. McADIE,
District Forecaster
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-08
The DeIineator for April.

The April Delineator is an uncom-
monty interesting magazine, both from
the standpoint of fashion and literary
features. Almost as good as a trip
around the world. educationally. prom
ises to be the pictorial series Around
the World in Eighty Pictures, the first
installment of which appears in this
number. Nordica in Holiday Time is
the subject of an enjoyable paper by
William Armstrong in the Prima Dom
ma series. Landon Knights Romance
of a Pair of Bluebirds is a story that
will appeal strongly to lovers OF ma
ture. and to all women, DR.. Grace
Peckham Murray's article on the care
of the ears and nose will be of deep
est interest. The Influence of Frills,"
by Dolf Wyllarde, and White Man"
by Alice MACEDONIAN. are delightful
short stories, finely illustrated, and
there is a dramatic chapter of The
Evolution of Club Woman" by Ag-
mes Surbridge. In addition there are
entertaining stories and pastimes for
little folks by Albert Bigelow Paine.
Gabrielle Il. jackson and Lima Beard,
and for every phase OF the household
information of a practical character.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-08
DURHAM Is OUT
OF AFRICAN CHURCH.
New Pastor in Charge of Strenuous
CONGREGATION ON Greene Square.

New Pastor in Charge of Strenuous
Congregation on Greene Square.
Peace at last reigns in the Second
African Baptist Church. Rev. ]. J.
Durham is no longer pastor.
Shortly after the resignation Of Rev.
Durham was voted down by the wom-
en- in the church the deacons got to-
gether and decided TO take the mat
ter up again at the quarterly confer
ence, and that the women would be
allowed no vote. Ali arrangements
were made to file charges against the
pastor TO place him on trial at the
quarterly conference. Rather than face
the charges Rev. Durham again ten
dcred his resignation and retires from
the pastorate of the church.
Rev. Durham had three months to
serve before his term would have ex-
PRED with the church, and the board
Of deacons called Rev. H. Maxwell to
fill the unexpired term. The quarterly
conference was held last night. A
member of the church said there- was
little harmony existing among the
members, and the conference was
largely for the purpose of trying to
unite the members so they would be
in position to agree when they are
ready to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of Rev. Durham.
Deacon Rogers, who is a friend of
the former pastor, said the present ar
rangement was not satisfactory to a
majority of the members and in his
opinion an effort would be made at
the expiration of the three months
which the Rev. Maxwell is serving to
again call. Rev. Durham 10 the pas
torate of the church.
large crowd of the female MEM
bership congregated around the main
entrance of the church last night, and
were uttering their protests to some
action of the conference in no uncer-
tain terms. Rev. Durham, the former
pastor, who is also chaplain of the
colored troops, was found in the neigh
borhood awaiting the result of the con
ference. He was in uniform and when
questioned by a representative OF the
Morning News admitted that he was
no longer connected with the church.
but said certain matters in which he
was interested were to be discussed
at the conference. Admittance to the
church was refused the newspaper
man.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-08
southern's Palm Limited.

This famous train of the Southern
Railway has been inaugurated for the
tourist season of 1904. more modern in
equipment and more perfect in service
than ever before. 1t is composed of the
latest Pullman observation, compart-
ment. club-library, and drawing-room
sleeping cars. and carries the newest
of Southern Railway dining cars, uni
versally recognized as the standard of
excellence. 1t leaves Savannah daily
except Sunday at ABS p. M, railroad
time, arriving Washington 1015 a. m.
and New York Alb p. m. Two other
trains leaving Savannah daily at 1905
a. m. and 1:05 p. M, railroad time,
both carrying Pullman drawing-room
sleeping cars and dining cars. Reser-
vations or information at city ticket
office, 141 Bull street. E. G.. Thomson.
c.. p. and T. A.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-08
Seaboard Florida Limited-Luxuri-
Gus Passenger Service.

Only Florida Limited train from the
East operated daily. Absolutely the
quickest time, because the route is the
shortest. Time only three hours thir-
ty minutes Savannah to Jackson
Vile Time, only twenty-five hours
fifteen minutes Savannah to New
York city. Train southbound leaves
Savannah at $3.50 a. M, arrives Jack
sonville 1:g0 p. m. st. Augustine 2:50
D. m. Train northbound leaves Sa-
vannah 500 p. M, arrives New York
BIS D. m. Gall time shown is railroad
time one hour slower than Savannah
time). The Seaboard Florida Limited
is composed exclusively of Pullman
cars, including compartment cars,
consisting of separate private rooms
or compartments, which can be used
singly or en- suite, affording perfect ex-
drawing room cars. observation car,
which is now one of the necessities in
the best of modern travel. the comfort
and freedom of which adds greatly to
the pleasure of the trip, and the mag
nificently illuminated and richly dec
Grated dining car. with it's splendid
service of silver and cut glass, and
snowy linen, presents but a fitting
palace on wheels within which to enjoy
the tempting feasts which are offered.
| consisting of all the dainties of the
season. That Savannahians may en-
ioy the very best this famous train
affords, ample space has been assigned
the Savannah office, including state
rooms and drawing rooms, assuring
positive reservations of the choicest
accommodations. Complete information
at Eeaboard Air Line, city ticket Of
| fee, z Bull.-ad.