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Utlania Setni-WcklM Shmrnal. VOL. V. BI CONGRESS UNCLE SAM BACKED FIRST GUNS ARE FIRED BY NA TIONAL LEADERS TO EN COURAGE GOVERNMENT TO TAKE BOLD STAND. WASHINGTON. Dee 17—The Venexue fon embrogUe has broken out tn congress. The flrat guns were fired late yester day afternoon in ran executive session of the senate and Georgia took a leading fort- Senator Bacon declared in favor of ar bitration and said that the pending prop osition tor that solution of the affair was all that kept him from publicly denounc ing what be considered a geest outrage If Oermeny accepted that offer it would Show that she had no ulterior designs. If not. then this government snould act promptly and declare that the Monroe doctrine prevented and prohibited the acts that bad bean committed and would forbid such conduct in the future. Pleading for Firm Stand. He disclaimed any intention of criticis ing the administration, but said he hoped nothing would be left undone to show Europe that the United States would not tolerate such dealings as had been indulg ed tn by these two power*. Senator Teller called attention to the letter sent thia government by Germany December U. 19®, explaining its failure to induce Venezuela to pay the claims which Germany held to be due, and de claring its intention of availing itself of Its rights under International law to use such force a* might be necessary to col lect th* claim. Germany, however, he said, specifically declared that it did not Intend to take permanent possession of any territory and that tn the collection of thia claim It would only use such means as were authorised by international law and usage. Germany had the right to collect her money, and it was within her right to take possession of the Venezue lan gunboats found In the harbor, but Mr. Teller denounced in most vigorous terms the three things which had been done, which were, he said, clearly acts of war and would justify Venesuela tn as suming that th* powers had declared war age tost her. These acts were the sinking 4 of the vessels, the firing on the forts and th* establishment of a blockade. Want* Uncle Sim To Act. “If those things can be done. If any power can come to this hemisphere and tn the collection of a debt commit acts which a forger and stronger power would resent with an its force, and would be compelled to accept as a declaration of war," said Mr. Teller, 7t is time that w* acted ‘under the Monroe “doctrine, which I think is sufficiently strong to cover this case." Senator Hoar agreed in the main with What Mr. Teller said, but deplored agita tion at the present time. He said th* president was g strong man, surrounded by able counsellors, and could be depended upon to guard carefully American inter ests. He did not think either Great Bri tain or Germany had violated the Monroe doctriiie as yet, but he admitted that they might do so. Mr. Hoar said the present instance em phasised the danger that might come from alliances between European powers in their demands upon the nations of this continent. During Senator Teller's remarks he was interrupted by Senator Lodge, who *said the discussion in the British parliament had dearly shown that England would uphold the Monroe doctrine and that we had nothing to fear from that nation. Senator Stewart made a short but vigor ous speech. He declared that our posses sion* tn the east had aroused the jealousy of European powers and the time would come when they would combine against the United States as they were now com bined egeinst Venezuela No Action Was Taken. l*o action whatever was taken during the session yesterday, the senators con tenting themselves with expressing their views, after which the subject was drop ped by common consent. Senator Cullom, however, announced that a full report of all the papers De lating to the case had been called for and the subject would be presented officially to the senate in due time. mbsSTsdeith WHS PROPHESIED IN DREAMS HER SISTER DREAMED THAT DEATH WHISPERED OF AN EARLY VISIT WHILE SHE SLEPT. NEW YORK. Dee. IS -Mrs Mary Grant Cramer, a sister of General U. 8. Grant, who Uvea with her slater, Mrs. Virginia Grant Corbin, at East Orange, N. J., says, according to a dispatch to The Tribune, that the death of Mrs. Grant was foretold to her in a dream on December Sth. "The dream was exceedingly vivid,” said Mrs. Cramer “I thought Mr*. Grant came to my bedside and. placing her hand on my shoulder said impresaively: •• 'Mary, I have come to talk with you and to say good bye. because I am not going «o be with you much longer.’ ” Mr*. Cramer told her dream at the breakfast table the next morning and to her surprise * friend of the family, Mrs. • Katherine Lawrence, who was visiting them at the time, said that she. too, had had a similar dream Sirs. Lawrence said that she dreamt that she, Mrs. Cramer and Mrs. Corbin stood In the portal of Grant’s tomb on Riverside Drive. New York and that there appeared to be a large crowd of person* outside, drawn up in two lines, waiting the arrival of a caval cade of some kind. His Country Will Aid Castro’s Policy. >’EV, YORK, Dec. 17.—The consul gen eral of Venezuela in this city today re ceived the following cablegram: “CARACAS. Dec. 17. “Bankers, bar. commerce, society and clergy constituted in committee approve the government s attitude and offer Pres ident Castro their aid unreservedly. Olgn*d ) "TORRES CARDENAS. . “Secretary to the President,” DO NOT DEWY 0. S. SKIPS SAYS HAY GERMANY IS TOLD PLAINLY THAT AMERICAN SHIPS CAN’T BE HELD BY BLOCK ADE UNLESS WAR IS ON. NEW YORK. Dec. 17.—Secretary Hay has cabled to Ambassador Tower at Ber lin. says The World’s correspondent at Washington, to ask the German govern ment to define for this country exactly what is meant by a "peaceful blockade." The dispatch was couched in the suavest of diplomatic language, but it was in sistent that Germany should reply. This Inquiry was decided upon at the cabinet meeting where it was discussed fully. Although It has not yet been put into public expression, this government con tends that there la no such thing as a "peaceful blockade." If a state of war does not exist, this government will contend at the proper time that United States ships must be al lowed to pass. The test will come when the Red D Line Caracas arrives at LaGuayra. probably next Saturday. If that ship goes through, as it is expected it will, other ships from other nations will also demand to go through, and the “peaceful blockade" will become a farce. If Germany insists on Its right to block ade peaceably and refuses to let Ameri can ships through, then Admiral Dewey's fleet will be sent to Venezuela to convoy the American ships through the German and English lines. Admiral Dewey has been told to keep his fleet together. The reason this gov ernment makes this demand of Germany is because It has tn writing, tn black and white, the fullest statement of Germany's intentions in Venesuela. It has no such statement from England. The diplomats of that country were shrewd enough to make only a verbal statement of intent. The administration is waiting Germany's answer with some anxiety. The situation is now more critical than it has been since the trouble began. EAGLE SAYS LION MORE FEROCIOUS BERLIN. Dec. 17.—The foreim office of ficials insist that an effort is apparently being made to represent Germany as the propelling power in the coercion of Ven ezuela and as befog responsible for all the harsh meassres. For instance, they say the bombardment of the forts at Porto Ca bello is ascribed to Germany initiative, whereas, the officials, without reserva tion. say that the bombardment was at the British commander's suggestion, the Topaz being the British ship. The Ger man commander participated in the firing az a loyal ally. The German government is insisting on more severe measures than the original plan contemplated and re gards the sinking of the “two diminutive, wholly unseaworthy craft” as an “insig nificant incident.** Germany and Great Britain are still considering President Castro's arbitration proposition, but the deliberations have not yet reached a stage where the results can be published. The Berlin newspapers to day print from Kiel a statement that the German cruisers Aridne, Amazon and Niobe, are again being equipped for de parture for Venesuela, but the correspond ent of The Associated Press is informed officially that no such orders have been given and that it will depend later upon the demands of the blockade whether ad ditional vessels will be sent. Showmen Try to Kidnap Children. TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 15.—Great excite ment existed here yesterday over develop ments, showing that showmen belonging to the street show had attempted to kid nap children here. Dr. Oppenheimer's pretty 7-year-old daughter was enticed in to the show grounds, but hasty pursuit of officers scared the abductors off. Several other attempts were made, all of them against young and handsome children. Had the men been caught, lynching would have followed. ‘gherhytree’men GET SHOBT ' SENTENCES CHARLOTTE, N- C„ Dec. 17.—Failing to raise the necessary money to compromise their cases some 12 or 16 defendants in the famous Amos Owen cherry tree cases were given short terms of impris onment by Judge Boyd in the federal court here today. Rev. T. Bright was sentenced to four months* imprisonment and fined H.OOO; C. D. Wilkie, three months, and W. H. Padgett one month. Wilkie will be released provided he raises SMOO, he having already paid in SSOO of that amount. The case of Dr. F. Bright, the alleged originator 1 of the cherry tree scheme, was continued, owing to the ill ness of his wife. A receiver had been appointed with a view to refunding the money secured from thousands of women throughout the country by means of the endless chain system, but owing to today's proceedings the victims of the swindlers will not re ceive a cent. The defendants had paid in about half the amount agreed upon and this will be refunded to them. Rev. T. Bright, who goes to prison for four months and pays a fine of SI,OOO, was until recently a Baptist minister in western North Caro lina. He purchased the cherry tree busi ness from his son, F. Bright, whose case has been continued. Wilkie and Padgett were among the last proprietors of the company. Bolt Works Goe* Into Combine. BIRMINGHAM. Ala,, Dec. 16.-W. H. Merritt, proprietor of the Southern Bolt and Nut works of this city, announces that a consolidation has been perfected with the American Bolt company, of Low ell. Mass., and a new company has been formed which will erect at East Birming ham. a suburb of Birmingham. *a large plant for the manufacture of bolts, nuts, large screws and heavy forging* in that Un* ATLANTA, GEORGIA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1902. ENGLAND DECLARES WAR ON VENEZUELA Germany, Italy and Spain May Soon Follow Suit and De clare War. LONDON, Dec. 17.—1 n the course of a long statement in the house of com mons today Premier Balfour said there was no such thing as a “Pacific Block ade.” A state of war actually existed with Venezuela and an imtimatlon of the blockade would shortly be given the power*. Lord Balfour added that the blockade would be carried out with as little incon venience to neutrals as possible. Nothing definite had occurred with reference to the arbitration proposals since his pre vious statement on the subject. Not To Collect Debts. The premier also said the operations were reluctantly undertaken, not to re cover debts, but after a long and patient delay, to recover compensation for as saults on British subjects and the seizure Os British vessels. He believed that the Germans also had claims besides the financial ones. Mr. Healy, Irish nationalist, asked if the United States assented to the block ade which would exclude United States vessels. Mr. Balfour replied: “Neutrals are not consulted when you are in a state of war with a third party.’’ “Is war declared?” asked Mr. Healy.. War Now Exisct*. The premier replied: "Does the honorable member suppose that without a state of war you can take vessels and conduct a blockade?” Mr. Balfour concluded his statement with saying he could make no announce ment as to whether the offer of arbitration from Venezuela would be accepted by Great Britain. “The blockade will be carried out by Great Britain and Germany along differ ent portions of the coast and though the two fleets will have the same object, the will not act as one force. Won’t Occupy Territory. “We never had any Intention cf landing troops in Venezuela or of occupying terri rry even temporarily. We do not think desirable on eltner military or other grounds. ‘ All the conditions governing such a blockade have been carefully considered and will be published In due time for the information of the neutrals. The govern ment is most anxious that these opera tions, th* necessity for which we deeply regret, shouU be ar little Inconvenient to, neutral* as they can possibly be made. No difference will be made between the vessels of the various neutral powers. I think it is quite likely that the United States will think that there cannot be such a thing as a "pacific blockale,’' and I, personally, take the Fame view. ,vi dently, a blockade involves a stat* of war." CASTRO IS IN PERIL FROM REBEL FOES NEW YORK, Dec. 17—Senor Rojas, agent in this island' of the Venezuelan revolutionists, according to The Herald's Port of Spain, Trinidad, correspondent, denies the report that they have joined ’common cause with Castro the allies. On the contrary, according to reports received, the government troops, under General Velutlni, have been twice de feated by the revolutionists, first at Guayira and second at El Chico, where they were completely routed and tied in disorder. Moreover, it is repored from Alta Gracia that General Rolando, at the head of six thousand revolutionists, is marching on Caracas with the object of capturing the city and overthrowing Castro. The rebels in Trinidad believe that if Rolando's movement proves successful he will elect a pew president, who will treat with England and Germany and thus quickly end the difficulty. FLEET MUCH INTERESTED IN VENEZUELAN AFFAIR SAN JUAN, P. R„ Dec. 17—The Amer can fleet here is deeply interested in the news of the Anglo-German action in Ven ezuela. The Kearsarge, Alabama, Massachu setts, lowa and Scorpion with Admiral Higginson in command, and the Chicago, Newark and Eagle, Admiral Sumner com manding, will sail for Trinidad next Fri day. The United States will thus have a strong naval force within easy distance from the Venezuelan coast. This move ment, however, has no connection with the situation in Venezuela and was ar ranged before matters became acute. UNCLE BAM SAYS ARBITRATE; < ENGLAND CALLS OFF WAR DOGS ' LONDON. Dec. 15.—The* Associated Press has reason to believe that orders will, or have been sent to the British commander in Venezuelan waters, to take no-further aggressive action at present, pending a decision being arrived at on the proposal for arbitration. This came in the form of a proposal through the United States government to submit the claims of British and German subjects to arbitration announced later in the day in the house of lords which is now "under consideration by the British government.” COLOMBIA IS SHOCKED AT AMERICA’S SILENCE NEW YORK, Dec. 15.—Intense excite ment continues here over the situation in Venezuela, says the Panama correspond ent of The Herald. Bitter feeling pre vails against what is called the unjustified aggression of the Anglo-German alliance, and the statement that the United States is regarding the affairs with passive in difference is galling. South and Central Americans on the isthmus are disappointed with the Roose velt-Hay interpretations of the Monroe doctrine, which they compare with the policy of President Cleveland and the sec retary of state in 1896 when England tried to take advantage of the Guayara ques tion. The energetic effort of Mr. Cleve land and his success in causing England to recede from her position created a senti ment of deep respect for the power of the United States. Now it is all changed. Spanish-Amerl cans have reversed their opinion and it is the general impression here that the United States will never be able to sign a treaty for a canal without the consent of the Anglo-German alliance or against its opposition. It is the general impression on the isth mus that Palos island is at the bottom of the aggressiveness of England. It is be lieved that England has combined with Germany under the futile pretext of col- DEWEY ORDERED TO SEND AID TO MINISTER BOWEN ■ ■ WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—The following cablegram was sent today by the navy department to Admiral Dewey, in-command of the combined fleets, ad dressed to San Juan; “Send competent officer with dispatch in torpedo boat destroyer or other < vessel to Caracas as assistant to American minister.” t J The following cab|«gram also was sent to Commander Diehl, of the Mari etta, now lying at LaGuaira; “Send Van (executive officer of the Marietta), assistant to Ameri can minister temporarily.” • The officer from Dewey’s fleet will relieve Lieutenant Commander Van Dusen who is only an hour distant from Caracas, when he arrives upon the the scene. While ho explanation is given for the above orders it is believed these measures are being taken to guard against an interruption in the ca ble connecting Mr. Bowen with his home government. lecting unacknowledged debts and to pun ish President Castro-for his flrm deter mination not to allow England to quietly usurp Palos island an* other valuable pos sessions in the neighborhood of the Orino co river. AMERICA WARNS; GERMANY NOT TO STOP OUR SHIPS D«p. IS.-Mlnister Bow en has confirmed th* press reports that the guns of the allied fleet, which bom barded Puerto Cabelld yesterday, were di rected entirely at tlfo fortifications and not at the town. I Regrettable as it was. the statement relieves the affair ofi the first susnicion that it constituted aWofotlon of interna tional law in the fafct that twenty-four hours' notice wo* no»erved of the bom bardment. The requjfitanent as to notice applies to unfortified or fortified towns, where the fire must Be directed upon the inhabitants, and thiM-waa not the case at Puerto Cabeljo, sf that while the of ficials here regfei tjjiat the firing took place, they have as pet no cause to pro test. But it is now probfible that the United States will break its Attitude of inactivity in the event an attelm pt is made to en force the "peaceful Blockade” toward an American ship. Whefi the allies were con sidering thq, ways and means of bringing Venesuela- to terms ' AxKt 'ft btockade of thf* character has been decided upon, the Ger man government informed the United States that when the blockade was estab lished it would turn back all shipping, though no effort would be made to seize the ships. The United States government made no response to this statement at the time (last year), not feeling called on to do so before the ’presentation of an actual case. But now that the blockade is sought to be established Secretary Hay has inform ed the German government that American ships should not be interfered with, ex cept the Inhibition applies to all shipping and further, the note intimates a disap proval of stoppages at all. UNITED STATES CONGRESS INTO ANGER MAY BLAZE WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-It is not un likely that this week will bring an out burst in congress on the aggression of th* British and German allies in Venezuela, though the administration still sees no reason for interference in the situation there. Before news reached here of the bom bardment of the fort at Puerto Cabello many senators and representatives had received letters and telegrams from their constituents, urging them to bring the af fair in congress in some shape. Now that the new act of the allies in reducing the fort by bombardment has been proclaim ed, there is little doubt that some of the national legislators will take advantage of the general debate, and open up on the allies, particularly Germany. Germany, to the official Washington mind is the real aggressor In the Vene zuelan war. .The United States is the only nation preserving a strict indiffer ence. England is active, Venezuela is ex cited and rushing to arms for defense and Germany seems bent on stirring up the maximum of trouble. The administration holds that for the present there is nothing it can do byway of attempted intervention. It has been given assurances that neither of these European powers intend to infringe the Monroe doctrine. It has acted the part of a friend to both sides. Its minister at Caracas is a representative of German and British interests, looking after both legations, protecting the subjects of both countries from wrong, and securing the release of those subjects from unjustifia ble arrest. The sentiment in congress, however, judging from the talk of members. Is dif ferent. When the action of the allies on yesterday is discussed today, there is deep resentment apparent. That the warships o. the great nations should fire on the forts and shed blood when the Venezuelan government had made all haste to offer apologies and ample satisfaction for the alleged wrongs to the British flag, has awakened the strongest feeling against the allies. The action is regarded as another unexpected event tending to commit the aggressive powers more deeply than ever to a policy which they may have diffi culty in abandoning with good grace to themselves. HAY AGAIN CABLES ALLIES TO ANSWER CASTRO’S NOTE WASHINGTON, Dec. !£.—The Italian ambassador Yoday called at the state de partment and told Secretary Hay that Italy had joined the allies against Ven ezuela. He requested that Mr. Bowen as sume chargd of the Italian interests in Venezuela, and the secretary granted this request, subject to the approval of Ven ezuela. Italy enters the combination on the same plane as to abstention from terri torial seizures as Germany and Great Britain. Failing to hear from Europe as to Mr. Bowen’s proposal to arbitrate the Vene zuelan troubles, Secretary Hay today ad dressed cablegrams to the ambassa dors at London, Berlin and Rome, in structing them to call the matter again to the attention of the governments to which they are accredited, with a view to secur ing an early expression of opinion from them. CASTRO HAS DECLINED ITALY’S DUNNING NOTE CARLAS. Dec. 16.—The Italian minis- ter, Rivaras, only handed to the Vene zuelan government certain demands which were not in the form of an ultimatum and which did not specify any limit of time for an answer. His note simply asked for payment of sums due to Italy and in case of payment being made to other countries it asked for the same treat ment. • The government answered today in the negative to the note of Minister Rivaras, saying Chat tribunals exist in Venezuela to judge any claims arising from the rev olutions. The Associated Press correspondent is informed that the Italian minister has cabled to Rome for further instructions. The correspondent called today at the Italian legation and saw Minister Rivara Costa Rica Will Stand by Castro. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. Dec. 17.-The Costa Rican government will not discuss the Venezuelan situation, but it can be said on good authority that the ministers favor President Castro’s attitude. Pub lic feeling here is bitter against the Brit ish and German action. The United States is much criticised and the Monroe doc trine is ridiculed. Finally President Cas tro is looked upon as setting a good ex ample to Spanish-America. AN ALLEGED KIDNAPER IS CAUGHT BY THE LAW -AUGUiBA, Ga., Dec. 17.—D. A. White ley has jtt*t returned from Osceola, Ala., where he captured James Arrington, who on November 12th, kidnaped two children near Spread, in Jefferson county. The children were Marshall and Madeline Stewart. He also stole SIOO from Seaborn Adams, the father of Marshall, by whom he had been employed. Mr. Adams offered a reward for the re covery of his son and Whiteley, acting as private detective, took up the clue. He found that Arrington had taken the Geor gia train at Harlem, traced him to Chat tanooga, Birmingham and other places, and finally arrested him at Osceola. The children had not been ill treated. The detective brought all of them back. Arrington was placed in jail at Louis ville. Wl;y he abducted the children is a mystery, since he made no demand for a ransom and had no cause to seek re venge. Indignation is very great among the people, and there is talk of lynching if it develops that he has violated the girl, who is about twelve years of age. SAFE BLOWERS ARE STILL AT WORK. IN COUNTRY DUBLIN, Ga.. Dec. 17.—Early Monday morning safe blowers Irwinton and did considerable damage. The safes blown open were those belonging to W. T. Du pree and D. B. Baum. The safes were blown open about 2 o’clock and about S2OO was secured by the bold robbers, and both safes were badly molested, the one belonging to Mr. Baum cost about S3OO, and was totally unfit for further use. Mr. Dupree, who is tax collector for Wilkin son county, had in his possession about $1,200, but as luck would have it, he had the money in a place unknown to any one, so the county money is safe. As yet nd clue has been found as to the bold band of safe blowers, who seem to be making a tour of the' adjoining counties. Every effort ia being made to catch the robbers. CHINA WANTS MORE BIBLES THAN MISSIONS CAN GIVE BOSTON. Dec. 17.—The 92d annual report of the American board of foreign mis sions shows receipts for the year of $846,- 105. The report states that indemnities for property destroyed in China in 1900 have been paid and adjusted under conditions satisfactory to the missionaries and in most instances to the native Christians and which also admit of the reopening of the missionary work in all its varied forms. It has been decided to re-establish the North China college at Tung Chou. The enormous demand for the Bible and translations of all kinds of western books which has sprung up during the last two years has been felt in Tung Chow to an extent that has made it absolutely im possible to supply the demands at times. RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT HAS NOW BEEN RESTORED WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—Minister Stor er at Madrid, has advised the state de partment by cable that the reciprocal agreement between the United States and Spain for the international copyright of If 95, has been restored to full effect by the interchange of diplomatic notes. The terms ot the proclamation which was is sued by President Cleveland in 1895 lapsed during the war with Spain. ICE KING HAS CLAIMED SIXTY LIVES IN HUNGARY VIENNA, Dec. 17.—Acording to dis patches from Hungary 63 persons were frozen to death there during the last three days. Wolves are devastating the sheep folds and hav* devoured three shep herds. SHAM BARRIER WON’T STOP AMERICANS WASHINGTON OFFICIALS WILL NOT RESPECT “PEACEFUL BLACKADE” ATTEMPTED BY ANY NATION WHATSOEVER, WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.—The officials here have come to the conclusion that the projected "peaceful blockade” of Vene lan porta cannot be recognized as against United States shipping at least. If the allies seek to exclude Venezuelan shipping from entry to Venezuelan ports that might be permitted, but they cannot ex clude United States ships in. regular busi ness, unless a genuine state of war is rec cgrJzed. Regardless of the merits of the present controversy, the state department feels that the vast interests of American trade demand that this rule be adopted and adhered to, else American trade might be crippled at the will of any naval power that sought to resort to the anomalous “peaceful blockade.” If Great Britain and Germany wish to exclude American merchantmen from Ven ezuelan ports, they must exclude all ship ping, including their own. a condition which can only be met by recognizing the existence of a state of war and the dis missal of the present friction. Senor Ojeda, the Spanish minister, and Baron Monchair, the Belgian minister, have not received official advices relative to the joint note their governments have addressed to President Castro asking that, in the event of a settlement of the claims of the allied powers, Spain and Belgium be given similar treatment. The Spanish minister denies that there is the slightest probability of further ac tion on the part of Spain, unless events in Caracas make It necessary for the Span ish representative to withdraw. Minister Ojeda does not anticipate this in view of the strong ties of friendship that exist be tween bis government and the South American republics. Baron Moncheur regards the position of his country as thus far neutral, but in case circumstances change this attitude, It is likely that Minister Bowen will be requested to look after Belgian interest* in the Venezuelan capital. Belgium, hav ing no navy, it will not be possible for that country to join In the naval demon stration of the allied fleet. Mr. Bowen’s position is realized to b* one of extraordinary difficulty. He is now in charge of the interests of Great Brit ain, Germany and Holland, besides those of the United States, and may be called upon to take charge of those of the re mainder of the European countries with the possible exception of France, which remain* an pleas* nt refotinas with Vene zuela. 1 THIS PROMISING BOY SHOT HIS FATHER DOWN ELBERTON, Ga., Dec. 15.—Brewer Jones, a white boy, shot his father here Friday night. Young Jones is nighj watchman for the Elberton Cotton and Compress company. Thos 8. Jones, his father, Is on the police force. Last night about 12 o’clock the father concluded he would investigate to see if young Jones was at his post in discharge of his duties. The father entered the premises of the Compress company and was hailed at once by the son. who demanded his name and business. The father, to test his son’s courage, refused to reply, ’ but kept straight toward the boy, who drew his pistol arid shot his father down, the ball entering the leg above the knee and im bedding itself in the bone. The elder Jones was taken home and medical aid summoned. The physicians did not extract the ball and state that the wound is not fatal. FOR ABANDONED WAIFS WILL ESTABLISH HOME LOUISVILLE, Ky„ Dee. IS.—The Courier Journal this morning says: A deed was recorded yesterday in the coun ty clerk's office whereby South Park, former ly a summer resort, situated 13 miles from Louisville on the Louisville and Nashville road, passes into the hands of William H. Beach, a Angeles, Calif., capitalist. It is stated that he will convert part of the prop erty into a summer resort and another part Into a children’s home where abandoned waifs will be given every care and attention. The place contains about 300 acres of land and a 25-acre lake. , WILL BHYfiN CAST HIS MANTLE ON ■JENNINGS’ PENSACOLA, Fla.. Dec. 17.— Newspa pers in Florida are discussing a curious story, and one which has the promise of becoming of a national character very soon. The story as briefly summarized is best toia in an interview with a> prominent state politician who said: “Lately I had occasion to visit Wash ington, and I was informed of something of a political nature that surprised me. My informant was a man who stands high in the national councils of the Dem ocratic party. This gentleman informed me that last summer a b<*>m was inaugu rated in California that had in view the nomination for vice president of Governor Jennings, of Florida, and that two Ne braska papers and several in California had already discussed Florida’s chief ex ecutive in connection with the honor. It is generally understood in certain circles that William Jenning Bryan will not be a candidate tor president in 1904, and that this great leader will be content if his cousin, the governor of Florida, is named as the vice presidential candidate. It is believed that this is the result of Governor Jennings’ extended trip to the west last summer." The close and intimate relations existing between Mr. Bryan and Governor Jen nings are well known, and It would be no more than natural If the great Nebraskan would throw the mantle of his political popularity over the shoulders of his dis tinguished young kinsman. Nebraska Railroad Wreck Kill* Four. TABLE ROCK, Neb., Sept. 17.—A com bination passenger train and an extra westbound freight train on the Burling ton collided near here early today. Fireman Morrell and three others are reported killed and several of the crew are said to have been injured. NO. 28. TAPS SOUNDED FOR GENERAL MOORMAN | ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THB» UNITED CONFEDERATE VET ERANS WAS SUDDENLY STRICKEN LAST NIGHT. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 17.—Generali Moorman, adjutant general of the Unit ed Confederate Veterans, died suddenly, last night, aged 61 years. He was on the staff of Forrest and ether Confederate leaders during th* Wtofe earning many special mentions, and wagi commander of Moorman's cavalry bate talion. He has been adjutant general of tha United Confederacy since its organtza- • , tion and was at work on preparation# for the May reunion when death claimed: him, as he expired while at hi* desk ifo his New Orleans office. General Moorman died, while dictating a letter, of congestion of the lungs, bot< his collapse was really due to overwork.’ His physician endeavored to force him to rest during the day. but his orders were, violated and General Moorman’s strong constitution gave way under the strain. General Moorman was 61 years of aga. and a native of Mississippi. After the war he was for some time commission*r of immigration from Louisiana. General' Moorman took the leading part in tha consolidation of all the Confederate vet- : eran associations into one and Anally suc ceeded in bringing about the organisa tion of the United Confederate Veterans.. From small beginnings the association has grown until it now includes nearly, all the old soldiers of the southern side army of the civil war. General Moorman was chosen adjutant general. * position he held from the time of the organisation of the association. The funeral arrangements for General Moorman were completed today after the arrival In the city of Mrs. Moorman and the general's only son. The body was removed to the residenc*, of Surgeon Genera! Tebeault today and this evening will be taken to Memorial hall, where it will lie in state guarded by veteran*. . The funeral will occur tomorrow at 3 in the afternoon from the hall and *ll the veteran organizations have been invited to attend. Rev. A. Gordon Bakewell, a Confederate veteran, will deliver the ser mon. The temporary Interment will be in the tomb of the Army of Tennessee, in’ | Metairie cemetery. PATIENT OF OR. LORENZ HAS ... CONVULSIONS FROM ETHER NEW YORK. Dec. 17.—Five-yeatM>ld, Marion Green, on whom Prof. Loren* op erated last Friday, has had convulsions and is in a dangerous condition, says the Philadelphia correspondent of The- World. The Jefferson hospital physictans are not sure that the child can survive. The operation was performed before a small company of invited surgeons. The child was afflicted with congenital dislocation of both hips. Besides sus taining the shock of a double operation, she was etherized twice. Her serious condition the physicians attribute to the ether rather than to the reduction of the dislocations. I Little Marion was among the five pa-> tients chosen to be operated upon a,t * the Thursday clinic, but after four had been treated Dr. Lorepz was exhausted. I I Marion was under ether for 35 hiinutea on that day. The child’s parents were nearly heart broken when Dr. Lorenz passed her by. and he was so touched that he performed the operation the following day. H ELLO’GiRLSHAVE”wON STRIKE FOR MORE WAGES ’ CHICAGO. Dec. 17.—A special to The Tribuae from Des Moines. low*, say*: The strike of the telephone operator* of Des Moinee, which had been in progreea about six months, was nettled laat n!*ht by repreeenta tlvee of the company and of the trade and labor assembly. The telephone zirls are to be paid wages 15 per cent in excess of the union scale, and all of the girls who struck are to be taken ; < back to work. The company further agrees not to in any way discriminate against the strife er*. The injunction suit to restrain the repre sentatives of union labor from boycotting th* company is to be dismissed. HEIGHT OF HIKH TOLD 8T NEW TELEGRAPH INGENIOUS DEVICE JUST COM* PLETED AT CHATTANOOGA WIRES HEIGHT OF RIV-, ER TO BUREAU. CHATTANOOGA, Dec. 17.—The new wat er gauge invented by Professor Fulton and established in the Tennessee river at this point by the government, was com pleted Monday. The gauge is the only one of its kind ever made and was in stalled here as an experiment. Th* gov epunent officials have stated that if the gluge is successful it will be used at all wither stations in the United States knd is working perfectly, and al though simple in its construction, is a me chanical wonder. The rise and fall of the water is transmitted by electric current to the office of the weather observer, i where the machine, after the nature of th* old style telegraph receiver, records the fluctuations of the water on a joll rotated by clock work. Thus the stage of th* river at all hours is recorded. The chief of police has commenced a de termined crusade against the vagrants, negroes and whites, who make a practice of loafing around saloons. Purse snatch ing and house robbing have become al most nightly occurrences and it is due to the great number of loafers who lay around resorts of a low nature, that such conditions exist. Seventy men were ar rested on this charge last week and that number will be more than doubled this week. ~ “A Noble~Fight.”“ Athens Banner. The Atlanta Journal is making a no ble fight for the people of Georgia against professional lobbyism, and th* noonlo will "tend im to The Journal. I A '
