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Subscriber’s Paper==Not for Sale ■sa? THE MACON TELEGRAPH WEATHER FORECAST FOR GEORGIA: FAIR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY; LIGHT TO FRESH NORTH WINDS. ESTABLISHED IN 1826. MACON, GA.,- FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 25, 1904. daily—»7.oo a year THANKSGIVING DAY IN GEORGIA Many Cities Observed Occas ion Yesterday INTERESTING PROGRAMS In Albany, Amcricus, Cuthbert, Gor don, Madison, Elberton, Hawkins- ville, Thomasville, Hillsboro, Peoplo Did Not Neglect to Pay Attention to Day Set Aside by Proclamation. AMERICUS. Ga., Nov. 24.—An in teresting feature of Thanksgiving day was a banquet served this afternoon by'the cotton warehousemen and buy ers of Amerlcua and attended Ih force by the local craft and representatives of the fraternity in Dawson. Albany, Montezuma nnd other nearby towns.* A splendid menu,, was served and the oc casion moat enjoyable with nil. Busi ness was wholly suspended in Ameri- cua and the occasion very generally ob served. REGARDED AS LOST Seventy-seven 1 Persons Believed to Have Perished With Greek Steamer CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 24.—The Greek steamer Elpls. long overdue, is now regarded as lost. It is believed she sank In a recent gale in the Black sea, and that her entire crew and a number of passengers were lost, a to tal of seventy-seven persons. Russian Treasury Bonds. LONDON, Nov. 24.—In London fin ancial circles it is understood that ne gotiations have practically been con cluded for the issue in Berlin end Paris simultaneously in January of five per cent Russian treasury bonds to the value of 1260,000,000 for five or seven years, the price of the issue to be about the same as that of the last Paris loan, Berlin taking $100,000,000 and the same French bankers who made the last loan taking $160,000,000. ROWBOAT CAPSIZED AND FOUR DROWNED Ferryman Was Crossing St. Clair River With Six Passengers in Heavy Sea. BAPTISTS AND METHODISTS OP GEORGIA IN THEIR CONVENTIONS Bishop and Cabinet Hold First Meeting TO MAKE ASSIGNMENTS Members Who Will Assist in This Duty Named—235 Pastors to Be Provided for Samo Number of Charges in the Conference—Case of Rev. W. R. Foote is Called. Albany. ALBANY, Ga„ Nov. 24—Thanksgiv ing day in Albany passed quietly. All business was suspended in observance of the day, and the attendance upon the services at the churches was large. Cuthbert. CUTHBERT, Qa., Nov. 24.—Thanks giving day was appropriately observed In Cuthbert. Business was auspended and every store In the city was closed during the day. This wns Joined in by the banks, schools and colleges. A un ion service was held In the Baptist church, and a collection taken for the poor. Hawkinsville. HAWKINS VILLE, Ga., Nov. 24.— Thanksgiving day was fittingly ob served In Hawkinsville. The factories, mills, schools and business bouses, all “shut up shop” In observance of the day, all feeling thankful for the un bounded prosperity that has visited this ’city and this section. Special services by all the denomi nations were held at the Baptist church and the crowds attending were Inrge. The services were conducted by Rev. J. O. A. Cook, the Methodist mlnlnster.who delivered a sermon long to be remembered for its appropriate ness and Interest. The choir was mado up from the Episcopal, the Baptist and Methodist musical talent, and the mu sic was highly enjoyed.. A large number of citizens spent the day hunting and fishing and some Went up to Macon for a change. An excel lent Musical recital was enjoyed at the school auditorium. PORT HURON. Mich., Nov. 24.— The rowboat of William Briggs, fer ryman between this city and Sarnia, Ontario, overturned today In a heavy sea while Briggs wltn six passengers was rowing across the St. Clair river, and the following wer-? drowned: Alfred Green, Engineer, St. Thomas, Ontario. John S. Chreenan, fireman, St. Thomas. John Dack, brakeman, St. Thomas, all Qt the Pore Marquette railroad, and James Connell, barkeeper, Sarnia, Ontario. ^ Ferryman Briggs, John Dobson, an engineer of St. Thomus, and Daniel Fisher, a conductor, of Rldgetown. Ontario, saved themselves by hanging to the overturned boat. THANKSGIVING DAY AT WHITE HOUSE Madison. MADISON, Ga., Nov. 24.—Madison has never presented a more Sunday- like nppearnce than she presents to day. Not u bank, nor store, nor shop, nor public or private office Is open An apple wagoner from Hall county drove in front of the public square this morning and gnzed In wonder ment upon the effects of Thanksgiv ing. The Inst seen of him was when he was seeking a meat market to find a beefsteak breakfast which he had lmprovldently failed to provide yes terday. Thomasville. THOMASVILLE. Ga., Nov. 24.—The children of the public schools cclebra ted Thanksgiving In generous style. At Superintendent Barwlck'a sugges tion each one brought a gift. All sembled In the chapel, and the array of gifts showed all the way from clothes to goodies, with lota of aub- stantlala In between. Rev. Whitney gave a fine talk. Speechea and recita tions and songs appropriate filled the hour, and then Mr. Barwlck turned the articles over to the Benevolent So- city to he sent where they would do the most good. Union Thanksgiving services were held in the Baptist church, with preaching by Rev. R. Read of the Methodist church. In the afternoon the golf club will be the center gfientcrest. A handicap tournament v/.i! be played for lov ing cups. Tea will be served at the club housed .GORDON, Nov. 24.—The town was Invited to the school house r o'clock this morning to engage with $he teachers and pupils In thanks giving services. The superintendent' department was filled with worship pers and an hour of continued prayer and lecture services was had. Mr. J. F. Jackson, formerly of Mltchcl. In Hancock county. Is the very efficient superintendent, and Mrs. J. G. Pear son, the assistant ELBERTON, Ga., Nov. 24.—Thanks giving day was generally observed In Elberton. Religious services appro priate to the occasion were held at the Presbyterian church, the Metho dist and Baptist minlatengrall being absent attending the conferences at Marietta and Columbus. All bust ness houses were closed and It being s beautiful day a large majority of the male population went to the fields on* hunting excursions. Turkey din ners were the order of the day. and the poor were not forgotten by the charitable people of the city. HILLSBORO. Ga., Nor. Thanksgiving is being observed here today. Large crowds from adjacent cities coming out in their hunting suits, bringing tbelr ladies and Jit ones to enjoy a frenh breath of un adulterated fresh country air. Knocked From Crossing. ATLANTA. Ga.. Nov. 24.—. Bargains, of Covington, a veterinary surgeon, was knocked from the Foun dry street crossing tonight by switch engine of tbe Western ft lantlc railroad. He was not seriously Injured. President Took Long Horseback pfide and Last Night Invited Party to Par take of Dinner. WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.—With the exception of a notable nbectico of call ers, business at the White House pro ceeded quite as usual’ during the morning hours of to*ay. President Roosevelt early disponed of routlno business and his mail nnd-then, ac companied by Mrs. Roosevelt, Theo dore Jr., and Miss Ethel, left the White House for a long horseback ride. They were absent for several hours. The president has completed his an nual message to congress and printed copies of the documn.t have been placed before him. For a week or more he-has been devoting every minute of his spare time, both night and day, to the preparation of the paper. Tonight the preslde.it had a family party at the White House for the Thanksgiving dinner. Those present Included the members of the Immedi ate family of the president and the house guests, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Dougins Robinson and Miss Robinson of New York. President Roosevelt nnd a party of about fifteen left nt midnight for St. Louis In a special train on the Penn sylvania railroad. The party will nr- rlvo In St. Louis early Saturday morn ing. Extraordinary care will be taken to Insure the itersonnl safety of the president. The president will leave St. I»ul* Sunday night for Washing ton. arriving early Tuesday morning. The president will be accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt nnd Miss Alice Roose velt and several relatives. MARIETTA. Ga.. Nov. 24.—The bishop and cabinet held their first meeting last night The men who will assist Bishop Duncan In making the appointments are Rev. W. P. Lovejoy, Athens district; Rev. C. E. Dowman, Atlanta district; Rev. J. B. Robins, Augusta district. Rev. F. McRee, Dal ton district; Rev. J. W. QuiUian, El berton district; Rev. W. L. Pierce, Gainesville district; Key. W. F. Glenn, Griffin district; Rev. S. B. Ledbetter, Mariettn district; Rev. 8. B. Allen. La Grange district; Rev. J. W. Heidt, Oxford district; Rev. M. J. Cofer, Rome district. There are 235 pasioral charges in the conference and the same number of pastors to provide for. There are eleven men who have served their charges for the full term, hence will be moved by the time limit Two of the present elders have served their dis tricts four years. Rev. W. O. Lovejoy and . Rev. S. B. Ledbetter. Thes«* men may go to other districts or may serve as pastors. There may be some new presiding elders made this conference. Dr. C. W. Byrd, who has served the First chur:h of Atlanta of Atlanta for four years, will remain In the confer ence service as pastor or presiding «*Wer. Rev. B. 1*. Allen read the report of the Wesleyan Advocate, showing that our editors, Drs. Lovett and Cofer, are doing good work. The paper received over 2,000 new subsc*ibers this year. Undedr the twentieth qquestlon the bishop called the names of the pre siding elders who made their reports and the conference passed tholr char acter. The bishop inquired specially Into the spiritual state of the district. The conference has been blessed with goo<j revivals this year, there having been over 3,000 conversions. The bishop called the name of Rev. W. R. Foote, who was suspended dur ing the year on the charge of drunk enness. Mr. Foote was presiding offi cer of the Rome district and one of the best loved men In the conference. The bishop appointed tho following committee to try the case: Revs. L. Rivero. 8. R. Belk, M. H. Bakes. J. E. England, W. F. Robinson, J. C. Atkin son, J. A. Sewell, J. L». Turner. C. H. Branch and J. W. Gobet This com mittee will meet today and go Into the trial. At the court house Bishop Duncan preached to a large congregation. Dr. Byrd prcnched to another large crowd In the Methodist church. BLEW UP BANK. Robbers Get in Their Work at La Plata, Maryland. BALTIMORE, Nov. 24.—A special to the Beltlmorc American from La Plants..Charles county. Md.. sn.vs that a number of men blew up and prac tically destroyed the building of the Southern Maryland Bavins Bank early this morning. They secured $3,000 in cash. Nitro.glycerine Is sup posed to have been the explosive used. The robbers, after securing the money, made their escape, but cut the tele graph and telephone wires beforeleav ing the vicinity. The government Hue from the prov ing grounds at Indian Head to Wash ington wns found to be In working or der. and the police of Washington and Baltimore were promptly notified of the robbery, but no description nor the number of participants was given In the telegrams. WILL MAKE GOOD IF HE LIVES, SAY ROCHE Sporting MSn Who Killed “Sheeny George" Levy Is Himself Shot and Prob ably FsUily Wounded. Magnificent Gift of Col. Brooks of Romo HAS DONATED $5,000 Drsmstic Scene Followed His Offer, tho Largest Ever Made Individually to Cause of Foreign Missions by s Southern Baptist—Interesting Talks Made by 8overal. NEW YORK. Nov. 24.—Guy Roche, a sporting man vrho killed "Rhreny George* Levy nine years ago. wns shat and prob ably fatally wounded lato tills qfremnon In Broadway between 35th nnd 86th streets while the avenue was thronged with holiday promenudrrs. Stewart Felton, known aa “Big Frank, also a sporting man. wns arrested charged with having fired the shot- He dentes the charge. Although ho Wns told that he would die, Roche refused to say that Felton ahot him and declared that If he lived he would settle his account himself. The shooting occurred In the midst of n crowd that filled tho sidewalk, and Im mediately thorn wns wild excitement. Felton turned and dashed through tho crowd, followed by hundreds of men and women, who shouted for the police. Run ning to Seventh avenue Felton entered a saloon and wns there nrremrd. Ho was taken back to where Roche lay. nnd an cfTnrt wns mnde to have tho wounded man Identify him. "Leave It to me; If I die. all right; If I live. I will mnke good," wns all Rocho would any. Roche was hurrlod to a hospital, whero It wns said hla condition Is critical. By this time the crowd had grown to such proportions that reserve^ had to bo called before Felton could be taken to a police station. There two witnesses said they saw Felton fife two shots the Instnnt before Roche fell. . "I don’t care what they say, I don't know anything about this sfrnlr." Felton exclaimed. "I beard tho Hhot In the crowd and naturally I wanted to get out of the wny. That'a why I ran. I have hud enough troublo to laat me to thu cml of my life.'* Felton la said to have come frlm Chi cago several years ago. WORKING ON CASE OF STEPHEN PUTNEY, JR. The Southern Unitarians. CHARLESTON. S. C.. Nov. 24.—The eighteenth annual session of the South ern Unitarian churches was concluded with a Thanksgiving day service to day that was largely attended. Brief addresses were made by Rev. Messrs. H. Ramsay, of Louisville; C. L. Langston, of Atlanta; H. W. Foote, of New Orleans; and C. W. Gillian, of FacevIMc, (la. The conference will meet next year at Dallas, Texas. The following officers were elected: President, J. A. Fnrlelgh, of Louis ville; Charles H. Behre, of Atlanta, flrat vice president; George E. Ribbon, of Charleston, second vice president; A. Langston, of Atlanta, secretary. PROSECUTION DUBIOUS. May Not Be Able to Convict Valentine, Now Under Arrest. CINCINNATI. Nov. 24.—It developed today that another dynamite explosion at the Eureka foundry occurred at the same time that young Rauhauser was making his statement to the detectives. The foundry management for some reason suppressed the fact The prosecution anticipates some difficulty In sustaining the charges made against President Valentine and others In connection with the dynamite plot because the Rauhausers, being de fendants In a criminal case, cannot be compelled to be witnesses, and also be cause young Rauhauser has made statements that hla confession was ob tained through coercion. SITUATION DELICATE. Valentino Talks. CINCINNATI, Nov. »4—President Jos. F. Valentine, of the Iron Molders Union of North America, who was ar rested In Cleveland on a warrant sworn out by President Goslger of the Eureka Foundry Company, on charge of aiding nnd abetting In the malicious destruction of property, ar rived In Cincinnati tonight. He went to police headquarters, where he gave bond and was at once released to peer in police court next Monday. President Valentine said: "The first news of the alleged plot reached me in Cleveland, where I had gone on official business. I consider the whole thing a trumped up plot to persecute innocent men." Hat Lett Mexico. MEXICO CITY. Nov. 24.—The Cali co Printers' Association of Manches ter, England, recently sent here an ex pert to report on the prospects of the print cloih trade in this country. After completing his Investigations, the ex pert has announced that England has irretrievably lost Mexico as a market for calicoes and cheap print goods, ow ing to the fact that such articles are now manufactured cheaper in Mexican factories. The United HtAtes and Ger many. for the same reason, cannot sell i medium close print cloths here. Zemstvolsti May Have Gone Too Far, It is Now Thought. 8T. PETERSBURG. Nov. 24.—Inte rior Mfnlsteer Svlntopolk-Mlrsky went Tsarkoe-8elo today to present the Zemstvos memorial to Emperor Nicholas. The situation Is exlremely delicate. Two Incidents have occurred both of whllch much militate against the Liberals and Increase the diffl culty of Prince Svlatopolk-MIrsky's position. Prince Mestcheresky, editor of the Grashdanln, who Is head of the reactionary press, thin morning un masked his batteries, attacking the In terior minister Id such a fashion for his liberal tendencies the Prince 8vlatopolk-Mlaky for the first time since he assumed the ministry ordered the confiscation of the Issue. In the strength of his Influence behind such an attaclf lies the real algnflcance of Prince MestcherlstltVs act. At th* same time from the opposite direction the Nasha Zefsn (Our Life), a new radical paper authorized my minister Svlatopold-Mlrskey, Indulged in a direct attack on the emperor, with the result that the m'nlster offered the suspension of the publication. The action of th's paper is consid ered to be very fortunate as it places powerful weapon in the hands of Prince Bvlatopo|k-Mlrsky*s enemies. Many of the minister's friends are In clined now to believe that the Zem- stvoists went too far away and have Jeopardized the position of their best friend. Is the Son of One of Richmond's Wealthiest Citizens Being Held for a Ransom? ST. LOUIS. Nov. 24.—Traces of Stephen Putney, Jr., sop of one of the wealthiest men In Richmond, Va., has been found In Kun*un City, but, ac cording to information received by the St. Louis police, he escaped from tho room where ho wus discovered. Langhorne Putney, hulf brqther of the missing boy, went to Kansas .Cty today to take up tho search. It is stated, however, that Langhorfie Put ney on Monday received u letter tell ing him thut his brother would return If he followed certain directions ami dropped a package containing $2,000 at a certain place. Ch'ef of Police K'*iy of fit. Louis declined to discuss the case further than to say that he was positive that the boy was not being held for a ran som. He said, however, that he had heard of the letter received by Mr. Putney. Mr. Putney, when reen before de parting today, declared that he had not received a demand for a ransom. However, It is said thui the police in structed him to keep quiet about the letter he received lant Monday until they had lime to worn on the case and discover, If possible, who wrote the letter. FIVE PERISHED. Miners Discover Mummies. EL PASO. Tex.. Nov. 24.—Miners have broken Into n cavern containing two dozen mummies, near Sliver City, New Mexico. Burled with the mummies wort stone weapons and Instrument!* showing that they iHlorigr-d to n pre-hUtonc race. The persons were appsrentlv r.hout five feet (all In life. Their heads were small and their arms long. The »Ave Is 100 feet below *he surface of the earth. Residence Burned in Eufaulo. EUFAULA, Ala., Nov. 24.—The res idence of Mr. A. B. fumble on Ran dolph street was burned today. The loss wus $1,500. KING CHARLES DID GREAT EXECUTION Portugal's Ruler 6hoot Well and En gages In Rattle of Snowball* With Several Others. LONDON. Nov. 24.-Ktng Charles of Portugal and his party spent the last day of their vim at Chatsworth shooting in the pheasant preserves. The king, who is a magnificent shot, did great execution. The whole district eras covered with deep snow, but ih* day was bright. Queen Amelie and the indies of her suit joined tiie party at luncheon in a big marquee. While awaiting the ladles. King Chari Gasoline Expfosison Caused by Spark From a »*ipe. LANCASTER, Pa., N’ov. 24.—Five Italians perished in a fire that lot* s ——. —... .... f-juTV"" 0 ’™ 1 ,h “ old Nob ” Sf - -™!*! 1 " r ThS"SS SS'SiJTM grain warehouse at North Bend, be- ! king. who. catching Marquis Lesoveral, tw *en Christiana an f Atelglen. One I Portuguese nmlwssador to Great Ilrlt- ?_ f th T.*“ w “ hl "« » r-'r Of overall. Jf-.gf ’"*" t King Charles example was quickly fot- low**d, ftr.d the whole party engaged like srhoo. boys m »n active snow battle. While none of the missile* were actually COLUMBUS. Ga., Nov. 24.—The largest Individual gift ever made to foreign missions by a Southern Bap tist was donated late this afternoon when W. W. Brooks, of Rome. Ga.. on the floor of the Georgia Baptist Convention gave five thousand dol lars to the cause. It was the tdost dramatic moment In tho history of the convention when following several deeply enthusias tic mlks on the subject of foreign missions, Mr. Brooks, who Is a promi nent lawyer of Rome, Ga., turned to Dr. R. J. Willingham, secretary the foreign mission board of the Southern Baptist convention and said: •*Dr. Willingham, our greatest sin is quenching the spirit. I wish to give you five thousand dotlura for foreign missions." The magnificent gift was the climax of a fervid talk by Mr. Brooks which he deplored the fact that large Individual gifts had ever been made to foreign missions by South ern Baptists ns compared with their donations to other causes. Led by Wm. D. Upshaw the large congregation, which was deeply thrilled. Joined In singing heartily Praise God from Whom all Bless ings Flow." Mr. Brooks recently gave five thousand dollars to Shorter University. At tho foreign ml* lonary rally talks were made by Dr. Willingham, Rev. J. W. MeCullum, missionary to Japan. an<J others. Miss Doru Leo Cain, of Auburn, Ga., who will k° " oon "" ft nilsalon ary to North China, and Rev A. Y. Napier, who will be missionary to Central China, occupied seats on the rostrum. Tonight an enthusiastic mass meeting/for home missions was held at which Addresses were mado by Dr. B. D. Gray of Atlnnta.aecre tary of the Home Mission Board, and others. Made Fine Progress. The Georgia Baptist convention made fine progress again today. Several important business sessions were held nnd nt noon union thanksgiving serv Ices were held at the First Baptist nnd St. Luke churches. Both churches were crowded to their capacity. Dr. E. Y. Mullins of lioulsville, pres Ident of the Southern Baptist Theolog leal Seminary, delivered the sermon at the First Huptlst church Dr. Lon O Broughton preached the sermon at St. Luke. The Georgia Baptist convention has taken Its usual firm stand on the quca- tlon of crimes and lynching*. The re port of the committee composed of Judge Geo. Ulllyor. Judge Lawson Mnd Judge F. M. Longley appointed to mnke a report on this subject, recom mended that the paper submitted by Judge Hlllyer be adopted by the con vention. The paper, which takes high ground, condemning both crimes and the at tendant evil, lynching, nnd urging Bap tiste over the state to lend their Influ ence to the suppression of both these grlevoua evils, was adopted by the body. A resolution was offered and adopt ed condemning the receht action at the British parliament In placing the con Dot of the public schools of England In the hands of the church of England, which meant that the doctrines or that church only would be taught children and that all non-conformists would he compelled to support the schools, whether theg believed In the doctrines of the church of England or not, A report that the Baptists of Oeor glu might for convenience sake divide In two state conventions, on the order of the two state conferences of ths Methodists, la without foundation. Tho body will remain united. The Woman's Baptist Missionary Union of Georgia has elected the fol lowing officers: President, Mrs. Mary E. Wright of Augusta; vice president, Mrs. A. J. Orme of Atlanta; or, Mrs. I. <*. Howard: corresponding secretary, Mrs. Kasterlln of Marietta recording secretary, Mrs. J. K. Pace hand superintendent, Mrs. W. P. An demon of Atlanta. Rev. P. A. Jessup, president of the Normal School at McRae, Ga.. made talk today regarding that Institution. William D. Upshaw made a talk strongly endorsing the work of this school. Dr. Broughton praised tho work tho Baptist Infirmary Is doing and urged the Baptist of Georgia to give It their sympathy and aid. The needs of the schools at Locust Grove, Os., were strongly presented by Rev. Claud Gray. Rev. J. J. Hyman made a talk re garding his school at Arabt Ga. Dr. Bell presented the report of the trustees of Shorter College. The report made a fine showing for that Instltu tlon. Other educational reports were pre sented during the day. Tennessee Farmer Breaks Boy'e Neck In a Dispute. KNOXVILLE. Tenn.. Nov. 24—In a dis pute over some farm work, Payne Hick man, a farmer raiding In the Hoveut*:nth district of this county, killed his son. Walter, aged 21. striking him a blow on the head with a stick, which broke the young man's neck. The tragedy was witnessed by other members or the fam ily. The young man Is said to have been advancing on hla father with a drawn knife, when the latter struck him In self- defense. The alleged murderer was ar rested and brought to jail In this city, being unable to furnish nrtnd for $5,000. Marriage at Thomasville. THOMASVILLE, Ga.. Nov. 24.—At noon today MIsr Hnttle Nash of Thomasville was ninnle^ to Mr. J, Wayne Moore of Montezuma at the home of the bride. The house was beautifully dressed with ferns and palms. Miss Elite Mash was maid of honor and Mr. Lane of Atlanta best man. Miss Geraldine Atkins was flower girl and Master Albert Cox ring-bearer. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. M. Cox, assisted by the Eplscopdl minister. ITALIAN COLONY IS IN A GREAT FERMENT The Leader Was Assassinated by a Mem ber In 8lnht of the Former's Wlfe'i Child. MOBILE, Ala., Nov. 24.—Salvatore Pomplnclln, leader of the Italian 'colony Palermo, on the Southern railway; thirty-eight miles north of Mobile, wait assassinated by Francisco Clrrlnclonl. member of the colony, ni ft o’clock this morning, close to the railroad track and the sight of PompIncilu'H wife’s child. The colony Is In a ferment, there being partisans on both sides of the troublo which brought on the killing, nnd the au thorities of Washington county look for further bloodshed. Tho story of the killing wna brought to the city by Joseph Pomplnclln. sou of the dead tnnn. He said that the colonists had been shipping wood to Mobile under the direction of his father, who had not been paid for n quantity of woo** shipped. This morning Clrrlnclonl demanded his share of tho wood sale, and being told that It had not been paid for. wont of. secured u double barrelled shotgun nnd emptied one barrel Into Hulvntnro Pom plnella]' fired nelln, then made his escape. It Is said I’nmpl- nella nnd hla family have been living In constant fear of assassination for the past six months, nnd It Is feared that In a pall of gasoline when a speark from hlx pipe fell into the pall, caus ing an exploalon that scattered the burning oiL ,h * f » »«• » panic among th. luiUn, inoM of whom had been l " 1 ’- madly to JmJ mrn,n * and th- Itv, to have b« u uampted to dtath. »nd on* r* th, mo« ucurat. »nv>n« th. Il.ht.r. Th- unMU.I incident great ly .njowl by a Largo numbor Of ncu- inr* and runltcs who htd cathttfed near by la th. roadway. KILLED HIS SON. NO WAR NEWS OF IMPORTANCE Evidently Little Doing in Eastern Conflict TflE JAPS' HARD LUCK Two of Tholr Attacks Repulsed With Severe Lose—Chinese Bandits Rout ed by Russians—Army Beforo Port Arthur Sends Telegraphio Report to Tokio Regarding Conflagration. iln’s side, killing him InHtnntly and the other barrel at Joseph i’onml- , who was only slightly hurl. He MISS NAN PATTERSON’S THANKSGIVING DINNER MUKDEN, Nov. 244.—Th« JapL_ .. ese made a fresh attack on Poutlloff Hill the night of November 22. Their advancing ranks were decimated by the Russian shell fire. Some of the Japanese secured lodgment on the slopes of the hill, but were driven out at the point of the bAyonet. when the whole Japanese contingent fled. A similar attempt was mado tho same night south of Erdagxou, which also wus repulsed with a bayonet charge. , The Japanese lost heavily while tho Russian loss wan thirty killed. A b«ml of 1,500 Chinese bandits, with slxi guns, under Japanese offi cers, coming from the direction of the Liao river, was In conflict with three sotnlas of border scouts near the sta tion of Knlunn early on the morning of November 23. The scouts charged without giving the bandits' battery time to come Into action. The bandits mnde feeble resistance and lied In all directions, leaving 200 of their number dead. The Russian loss was trifling. A Japanese column of two compa nies attempted to penetrate the Rus sian eastern flank on November 28, but was met by two squadrons of Russian cavalry and driven off with severe losu. A Village Burned. TOKIO, Nov. 24, R p. m.—Manchurl- headqunrters In a telegram dated November 23, reports; At midnight November 22, six hun-4 dred of the enemy’s Infantry attacked Hlngluntun. Our advanced pickets, af ter resisting the attack for several hours, safely retired to the main body. Tho village was entirely burned by the enemy. "At dawn, November 2$, the enemy made several surprise attacks near the Hhakho railway bridge nnd at Pnot- suiyen but the attacks were entirely repulsed." Won by do Oro. ST. LOUlft. Nov. 24.—'The opening block of 200 points in the six hundred points challenge match for tha pool championship of the world, played here tonight, was won by Alfredo de Oro of New York, the present holder of the title, who defeated Thomas Hues ton of St. Lottls, the challenger, by a score of 212 to HO. Cel. Wm. Moore Dead. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 24.—Col. Wm. Moore, once prominent In Ten nessee politics. Is dead at hla home here. He wax *4 year* of age. Had Hoped to Eat It With Her Mother, but 8he 8aya the Celebration Is Only Postponed. ____ NEW YORK. Nov. 24—'Today's ob servance of Thanksgiving In the metrop olis whs not unlike that which has marked the season In other* yesrr. There were special services In tho church*! of nearly all denominations mid thu un fortunates, both within iu\d without the charitable Institutions ami prisons, were made happy for the time Iwdng. in her cell In tho Tombs prison. Nan •attersnn, the young woman who for more than a week hits been on trial in the supreme court charged with the murder of Caesar Young, the wealthy horseman, ate her dinner alone. “I had hoped to he home for Thankaglvlng." she tuild, "espe. dally on account of niy mother, who Is very III. But the celebration Is only postponed." A letter which Miss Patter son received from her mother today, said: ’We expected you to bo homo for Thanksgiving, but there can bo no Thanksgiving for us till you are aet free." Miss Patterson received several pres- •n’ts from her friends today. Among them wns u five-pound box of curdy, which she shared with the nfty-seven women prisoners In tho Tombs. Warden Flynn nffeted to have Miss Patterson's dinner sent to th* Tombs from a restaurant, but tha prisoner re- fused, snylng: "No, I'll take pilann fare." As a result of her refusal, she ata tho regular prison dinner served to the. other Inmates of the prison. TO TRY FOR BOND. Mr. Spencer Will Endeavor to Have Son Released on Bail. ATLANTA, On., Nov. 24.—David E, Spencer announced today that ■ would make no effort to secure a bond for hln non, Bert Spencer, who In being held In Jail to answer the charge of burglary. The bond wna fixed by Po lice Judge Broylea at $5,000. Herbert W. Talley, charged with being Impll cated with Spencer In burglarising the dental office of Dr. Holsey, la also In Jail unable to give a bond of $500. Spencer some months ago wan arrest ed, charged with breaking Into a tal lor shop and stealing therefrom a quantity of clothing. He was nrreated In Chattanooga and brought back to Atlanta. He escaped prosecution for the reason that the offenae waa com promised upon his father puying out $300. His father said today that he would make no effort to secure a bond for his son and that he would have to go to trial when the case waa called and stand the consequences. The fath er Bert Spencer Is the president of the Ladder Specialty Company and fore man of the National Furniture Com pony. Probable Cuthbert Improvement. CUTHBERT, Ga.. Nov. 24.-It look* aa If Cuthbert will soon h*ve a large end well equipped machine shop here. Correspondence has been going on be tween parties here and the owners of shops in in another city, and the own era are Inclined to move their plant her*. They see that Cuthbert la moat admirable location for auch plant. Cuthbert Is also working secure other manufacturing enter prises and la meettnr wlthencourage- ment $50,000 Memphis Blaze. MEMPHIS, Nov. 24.—While rei Ing office records from the shop* of the St. Louis and Han Francisco Rail ro4d Company. In South Memphis, to night. during a fire that consumed the plant. Sam Massey, a machinist, waa seriously Injured and Master Mechanic Briggs painfull* hurt by the explosion of a holler. $• «* » v waa removed the city hoe pi Tjjlt loss by fire wl approximate I Beside the shops tight bos can er lirned. Port Arthur Roport. TOKIO. Nov. 24, H p. m. Telegraph ing today the headquarters of the army before Port Arthur reports: The conflagration In the buildings near the araennl, caused by our naval guns, which, as reported yesterday be- i about noon November 22, contln- 1 until 2 o’clock on the morning of November 23. It in prohnhlr ihuL th*? cool stores have been burned." What Japs Hold. Headquarters of the Third Japanono Army Before Port Arthur, Nov. 24, via Pusan, Nov. 24. The only permanent forts In the possession of the J/ipnn- ’4*e are the two aPnlung forts captured In August. They hold tho advance works of the Rlhlung redoubt, called Fort Kuroputkln. an entrenched hill miscalled Fort Kobu Hill, SachlUklya- ma nnd One Hundred and 8eventy- •*our Meteor Hill. They alno on upy the Capoulcre. gal leries and moutii of the two Rlhlung forts and North Keekwi^n fort. The BaRio Fleet. POUT SAID, Nov. 24 A division of the Russian second Pnclfle squadron has arrived here. All precaution! have been taken to prevent any un toward Incident during the pas^igo of the vessels through the Sues mnnL The division exchanged salutes with the town on entering nnd the RunxLiu bands played the British national an them In honor of the presence of tho British guardshlp Furious. Tho ship* ore not ordered to coat here, but will take water, fresh provisions and hajr for their live stock. It Is Indignantly denied that the Russian officers or sailors created disturbances at Canea, Island of Crete. 'Pstkfn May Attack, i MUKDEN, Nov. 24.—The artillery has been silent for two days. Tho opinion prevails that If the Japan** -? do not attack. Gen. Kuropatkln vlil take the offenslvo again. A Mutiny Reported. ST. PETERSBURG Nov. 24.—Ac cording to a private telegram from Se bastopol, a portion of the crews of th- Blnrk sea fleet mutinied November 22 under the*lnfluence of the revolution ary propaganda. The mutiny. It H added, wax quelled by force of arm* and several of the mutineers were wounded. No confirmation of th* re port lx obtainable at the admlrallty.. Garrison Being Starved. LONDON, Nov. 24.—The correspon dent at Moscow of the Dally TeleKrnph claims authority for the statement th.it General Stoesxel'a dispatch sent by the torpedo boat Rastoropny b.f--rrn*«l Emperor Nicholas that the P->*t Ar thur garrison was being starved out. with other frank detail*< of Us actual condition, showing that the fall of th-? fortress lx Inevitable. England's Big Freeze. LONDON, Nov. 24.—The tempera ture in some districts of the United Kingdom during the night alth >ugn only twenty-flve degrees below freez ing point, was the lowest ever re corded here. The distress to general and the local authorities are organ ising relief works. The Interruption of roe-4 communication?! In the coun try continues and the isolated . il w- < are aufferlitk' severely. In a few in stance* wayfarers have been dlsqgv* ered frozen to death In the snow. Kelly v*. Kelly. NEW ORLEANS. Nov. IM "rit Louts Jimmy" Kelly defeated delphia Charles’* Kelley In ter- « before the Young Men's Oymnaat j Club tonight The loser w«: over- weighed but had to save bints'*'f fr» m his 120 pound rival by bugging thq do«r -j u> to fvui.'Je*