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Subscriber’s Paper-Not lor Sale THE MACON TELEGRAPH WEATHER FORECAST FOR GEORGIA—FAIR FRIDAY EXCEPT RAIN IN NORTHWEST PORTION! SATURDAY RAIN I L1QHT VARIABLE WIND8. ESTABLISHED IN 182*. ? MACON, GA., FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2, 1904. DAILY—17.00 A YEAR ST. LOUIS mil IS AT AN END Close of Louisiana Purchase Exposition A NOTABLE OCCASION Prominence of Enterprise’s President YESTERDAY WAS NAMED In Honor of Leading Spirit of Great Enterprise, “Francis Day,” and Was Fittingly Observed—Closiryj .Exer cises Held Where Seven Months Ago the Gates Were Formally Op ened. LIFE SAVING SERVICE. ST. LOUIS. Dec. 1.—The Louisiana Purchase Exposition has ended. The atupendou/3 and magnificent exposition whose tendrils of interest have tended Into every portion of the civi lized world, and even Into aboriginal recesses, bringing within the gates of St. Louis millions of visitors from throughout the entire world, has run Its course and now passes In history os probably having comprised the most representative collection of the resources, industries, art, peoples and customs of the world ever assembled. The best order has been maintained throughout; there have been*, a few fires but all were of small. moment, with the exception of the destruction of the house of Hoo-Hoo and the par tial destruction of the Missouri build ing recently. The former was imme diately re-bullt. No loss of life has occurred during the exposition from accldentB. St. I*>uls has proffered her most gracious hospitality to the world and It has been accepted. Tho Fair a Sucoess. Thongs of visitors have poured in to attend the exposition with the ex pectation of being pleased and satis fied. They have departed amazed and gratified. The opinion has been ex pressed at all times, on all sides and wAbout reserve that the Louisiana Purchase exposition has been a suc cess. The man probably most prominently known in connection. wJth the world’s fair Is the president, David R. Francis, and It was doomed fitting that the final day should be designated as “Francis Day” »n his honor. “This exposition has been the work of my life.” .said President Francis. “Jt has consumed my entire time for the past four years but every hour has been an hour of pleasure to me. I have exhausted my stork of adjectives In trying to describe this fair. It Is ns difficult to do it Justice as it is to paint the lllly.” The closing exorcises were held at the base of tho Louisiana Purchase monument m the p'uza of St. Louis, where were held seven months ago the exercises that formally opened tho gates to the world. Th#» principal speeches delivered were by Governor Dockery of Missouri and President Francis. A New Era. President Francis lu hi* address spoke of the lasting Influence of tho fnir.whlch “marks n new epoch in the Intellectual and Industrial advance ment of the world, and tho dawn of a new era in the international relations of governments and people.” In con elusion, he said: "May this enterprise with which we have been connected for nearly seven years past bring into still clcper brotherhood all the nations and all the peoples who have participate! In It. May it deepen our p&trlmUun. May it strengthen our love for a benign pro vidence that smiles upon us.” Promptly at 4 o’clock all the great exhibit palaces were closed and vlsl tors were excluded. In tho palace of agriculture onslaughts were mnde on sotno of the exhibits whore the set tings were composed of straw and frag* lie material and for a time general demolition was threatened, but prompt action in effecting a general ejectment put a stop to the threatened turmoil. As the night drew on-throngs concert trated in the mnln avenues to view for the last time the magnificent electric illumination. One rolld stream of hu manity swept through the pike from end to end. The spirit of revelry was there. Steadily the white bulbs silhouetted the exhibit palaces against the night, periodically the Illumination of the ter race of stntes surmounting Festival Hall changed from white to red, then to green and then bark to white. Over on Agricultural Knoll the great flornl clock clicked olT the minutes of the de parting pageant, and in the night rang out the tones of the massive bell ns the midnight hour was tolled l»y the great cloc'i. Instantly « hush seemed to pervade the entire grounds. The glow Ing electric bulbs slowly began dim mlng. tho pulsations of the great en pines that drove the cascades gradu ally died down. The light faded stead ftv. diminishing until but a faint glow was perceptible. Buddenly there was darkness, and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition had passed Into the chron icles of history. NO VALID REASON. Social Position No Cause for Clemency Says Magistrate. NEW YORK. Dec. i.~Wealth a social portion will not be accepted n reason for clemency in the <i»se any person found guilty of nhnp-lfft ing. according t*» a statement mu ' todav by Magistrate Whitman In t Jefferson marker |»nWce court. Tho announcement was made In connec tion with the case of a woman who, under th#* nsm*; of Mrs. Caroli bart Jersey City Heights, has been found guilty of stealing from a de partment store. Sentence wa* about to be pronounced when the superin tendent of the store said that his firm wanted to withdraw the charge and ask for the discharge of the prisoner because of her “social promtnenc Illness extending over thr.*e year*. The superintendent said that Mrs. Hi.hart was a member of o» best families In New York. Magis trate Whitman responded that the woman’s social position would mat no difference In the ense. “It only makes thf crime with which she t« ( barged more flagrant ai-d de serving of the severest possible pun ishment." said the magistrate. He added, however, that the pl*!i of ill ness should be Investigated and that if the woman was found to be mentally IrresponviM* she would be discharged Report of Important Services Rendered by This Branch. WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.—The annu al report of the general superintendent of the life saving service shows that during the year assistance was render ed by the life saving crews to 1.061 vessels of all kinds. Involving the lives of more than 3,300 persons, and prop erty to the value of nearly seven mill ion dollars The crews also rescued 103 persons not on board vessels from va rious perilous situations and through signal warnings of the beach patrols saved from possible disaster 161 ves sels in danger of stranding. The ves sels wrecked were generally of small tonnage. The total number of disas ters to vessels of all kinds was 770, with a valuation of $6,705,530, of which $5,330,080 was saved and $1,375,460 was lost. The total number of persons In volved was 3,328, of whom 34 lost their lives. The telephone system maintained by the service has proved of great assist ance, and much attention has been giv en to its improvement and extension. The life saving service lines now ex tend practically unbroken from Maine to the Carollnas and have connection at all important points with the com mercial telephone and telegraph lines of the country, and also., where desira ble, with the light houses and weather bureau offices on the coast. The life saving stations the report says, consti tute an Important factor In the system of qoast guard patrol maintained by ’the navy department for protecting the coast in time of war, and It Is expected that the wireless telegraph system now being tested by tho navy when suffi ciently perfected will be extended to the life saving stations: in fact, plans already are being prepared for its in stallation. WORK AT M’RAE OF METHODISTS South Georgia Conference »“• » '■ “if . “ 1,owlu ir tho D I rul*a to rAtrmJn as thev are Continues Session deal of talk around the conference on the question of conslldating the North and South Macon districts, thus throw ing the appointments in Macon all in one presiding elder’s district. Many advocated this matter. The settlement of this matter was with the bishop and his c&hlluet. end rules to remain os they are. Bishop Duncan has called the cabi net together for the first time at the elegant home of Judge Max McRae. , The following constitute the cabinet: THE SUPERANNUATES *£ VS&li. V*"* Smith. Ed. F. Cook. IT. M. Morrison. mi • m i n n a , I J. W. Weston. G. W. Maehens. These Their Characters Called aild I gentlemen have been abroad in their respective districts for a year and it is their business to advise the bishop concerning the needs of the several charges, and fitness of the pastors for the different charge*. No leaks are allowed or supposed to be In a bishop’s cabteet, but it is now generally believed that the appointing power is considerably troubled In nr ranging for the Savannah appoint Maoon—-Local ments. Deacons and Dr. Williams, be who so much dls 1 likes the method of the Chatham coun ty Democracy In counting ballots, is known to desire that he he removed from Trinity church, one of the lead ing appointments of the conference. For Foreign Missions. The full statistics cannot now b. given, but It Is believed that the con ference will raise this year for foreign MRS. CHADWICK HAS THE DOUGH Will Settle All Obligations in Full Passed by Convention A LETTER FROM KOREA Interesting Communication From For mer Resident of Preachers Elected Elders—Missionary From Japan In troduced to Association. McRAE, Ga., Dec. 1.—The opening religious exercises were conducted by Rev. J. W. Simmons, after which Blsh op Duncan called the body to order., - - _r rrv,„ rpu. oK«,.r.»A rt a n t missions something near Sit.noo. The The roll was called. The absentees of I n4Q na um n n t nn th* fm* thi« STRUGGLE ACUTE. Striko of Cotton Mill Operatives at Fall River, Mass. FALL RIVER. Doc. 1.—After more than four months the struggle between the local cotton manufacturers and the union operatives who are on a strike appears to be becoming acute. The situation is due mainly to the deter mined efforts of the manufacturers to shatter the union forces. This is the third week since the mill gates were reopened after being closed for sixteen weeks, in connection with the efTort to break the strike. Conflicting claims are made by both sides as to the result of the move, hut it is apparent that several thousand non-union hands have gone to work. The union mem bers as a body, however, arc still hold ing out. The manufacturers figure that the strike will gradually wear away ns winter advances. The unions are receiving assistance from other mill towns, where It was feared that a failure of the Fall River strike would mean a general reduction of wages in the cotton mills of the North. Twenty-two additional col lectors have been lent from Fall River this week to the Middle and Western states. PRESIDENT, DIAZ Seventh Term for Chief Ex ecutive of .Mexico lauguration Ceremonies Occurred Yes terday Under Most Auspioious Cir cumstances, the Capital City Being Profusely Decorated in Honor of the National Occasion. END OF FAMOUS CASE Where Funds Are to Come From a Mystery A VERY RICH WOMAN Some Time Ago Defendant Paid Over to Her Husband $2,500,000, and is Still Worth More Than a Cool Mil lion in Hor Own Right—Attorneys Talk of ths Case. CITY OF MEXICO. Dec. 1.—The* In auguration of Gen. Porflrlo Diaz as president of the republic of Mexico for the seventh time and of Benor Don Ramon Corral ns first vice president took place today In the hall of tho chamber of deputies under most au spicious circumstances. At sunrise today all the artillery stationed In the fedral district, and nl so the Infantry here and at Barrack'* throughout the republic, fired a presi dential salute, and flags were hoisted rer all public buildings. The principal streets and edifices and residences were decornted pro fusely with arches und national flags, freely intersperse') with the flags of foreign tuitions. One of the features of the street decorations was two ul- legorical arches over the Paso de Ivt Reform, the municipal street of the capital, representing "peu#-e" and “glory”. These arches were greatly admired on account of their artistic construction. There was a huge procession mnde up of thousands of federal troops, the reserves, bands, societies, political or ganizations and many prominent poli tical personages, including the govern ors of the states comprised in the un ion. The procession proceeded to the hall of congress where Amid great en thusiasm the president and vice presi dent were formally notified of their cdectlon and took the oath of al legiance. The parade was then re viewed. Tonight there was music on arlous plazas by military bands ani an Inaugural ball, to which over 1,000 persons have received invitations. Shortly after his inauguration President Dias tendered a reception to A. K. Stillwell and party, consisting of 55 men, prominent in the profes sional and business life of the United State:*, who are interested In the building of the Kansas City, Mexlc and Orient railroad. In response to the speech of Judge Werner of the New' York court of appeals. President Din* paid a tribute to the ability of Mr. Htnivvell, referred at length to the distinguished carer of Gen. Joe Wneeler. who was one o the iwrty, and concluded by exprra sing his best wishes for the enterprise. An Aulo Accident. JACKSONVILLE. Fla.. Dec. Three men were hurt—one of them reriously—In an automobile accident the Bell road, north of this city this , assessment on the conference for this yesterday appeared and were enrolled. year $i 6,600. On motion roll call was dispensed with * South Georgia is amcr.g the leading for the remainder of the session. I conferences in Southern Methodism In The character or the following «u- mlMlonaiy contributions Never have normnnn.o^ r-otl.r* I 80 ChargCS In til* COllferenCOS perannuated preachers were called. pa , d thp fu „ nsH p Bamont f or a j| the Their characters were passed and those connectlonql claims, referred to committee on conference The hospitality of McRae Is generous relations for a continuance in this re- and cordis!. The houses are all open latlon: D. R. McWilliams, A. M. Wynn nlu * * h « people glad to hnve tho repre- and S. G. Childs. When tho name of "*T h \ ronffrcnM hM b?foro It seven,! J. N. Austin was called his name was occasions of unusual interest. Soma referred to the committee on memories, time during the session the Methodls 1 he having died Just a few hays ago. church here will be .led rated and some whan th» t n „ ... tJ me before the adjournment Bishop When the name of J. R. Owen, a su- Dnncallf aM | gte d by the members of perannuated preacher was called it wns I the conference, will lay the corner- announced that he hRd died some days I stone of the new science hall In tho ago. His name was referred to the SontH Georgia College, committee on memories. W. S. Baker. n ., .. I Ga., wns introduced to the conference R. F. Williamson, J. T. Ainsworth, C. and spoke In the Interest,of a colored D. Adams, D. P. Riley, W. C. Jones. Mr. I orphanngo at Atlanta nnd asked for a Jones is quite a young man to bo on I collection for this work, which wns this lint, hut hlK health 1, brokken. •»>«-'> "!’• D* H m,,u,h n ' Niuhvl'le Mr i „!(,<- I addressed the conference on his work Th . M-JUIlaS? \S!U « « T _ «s missionary secretary of tho M. r t VhTL'L Church South. r»rene.°^hi L" Rev. .!. W. Lnwranrp of Quitman ference, V.ho In a i n . innlrv i' rf ' nrhf <l »n Interest!,)'* pennon ”? r * .V* 6 ™' 11 ® j* **?• .®P«cl*l nilsalonary, | o*o$ook this afternoon. Bishop C. 13. Galloway of Jackson, I Miss., did not arrive ns announced. ?h,mrh H S ^ and nr - n - Laml'ntI,. mnlor ml«- *,* ’ ® T ‘nulcate. n| onBr y ..cretary, mi tin » powerful £nv«vin» 2Si »n nr^L^Lr] I missionary address toaHjge audience. Mr. Gerdlne Is a gifted young man. His I the board of lmlsslonH. home prior to hit, going wan In Maeon. w „ rraf ] nhowlng thnl 7R 'mieainnH Following haying on trial two I j,nve been supported, of which IS at-d yearn and having stood an approved | now dlsrnntlnucd AnA r,-' continued, examination on lha prescribed course with 12 added to the list nnd 1 have of study had Iholr characters passed I been added to the churches In thoso and were elected to deacons orders, charges Bishop Duncan enlivened the session Thc lnport of new .T. W. Weston, by questions to tho young men as they tr „ aKur er of the foreign mission hoard, reported, . showed what every Plstrlct hod paid £ K ' HOPW 1 "- #U»l out ond that the whple -onfereneo W. Kills, J. W. Bridges. Tviyld ft Mer- I 1,1 g24.ffsa.08 on nh -:ik*.4vmrm of rltt. Bishop Dunean put In at this jis too. The report nl Rev. 3. A. Hnr- polnt some very spicy exhortations to m „ n , treasurer of the home mlsslson the preachers on the circulation of the hoard, shows every district paid rail church literature. He said: I except the Columbua ond Valdosta dls Any man who will not take hla trlcts. The Iota. I received Is *10. church paper Is either not intelligent- 7,8.21. nn Increase over Inst yenr o ly converted, or the preachers have „ V er *300. Tho Women's Foreign Mis not done thetry In circulating their I „| nn n ry finrlov mlsod I14.511.nr, ond -'horrh paper." ■ 1 this Is the best retort In Southern Bishop Duncan continued. "If there Methodism. The report of Rev. R. S. Is any man here who cannot pay 12 Hentcll, treasurer of church oxton- per year for his church paper I want B | on s, showed *5,ntM4 raised, nn In- hlm to stand up, he certainly would be crease of over *500 over Iasi ver. Thc the missing link." No man stood up. totn | raised for missions Is *57,100. Tho call wns resumed, and R. A. election by ♦h'' Preachers’ Re Rowell was called nnd _ ° n I lief Association result In the elect Inn motion of tho conference Bishop Dun- I 0 f Rev. J. P. Ward aw os president can was requested to appoint Mr. an d Rev. J. A. Hmlth ns secretary Rowell n student in Sparks Institute, J treasurer. This association pays n and Institution owned by the clpfer- henpnt to th e wife of a deceased mem- ence. J. N. Peacock, of this class, was 1 ber. and nearly all the ministers are called and passed. Leonard B. Me- n, rrn hei* Michael, of this class, was not before * the committee of examination, and on | THE W C T U CLEVELAND, O.. Dee. 1.—'When the receivership case brought by Herbert Newton of Brookline, Mass., against Mrs. Cassio L. Chadwick was called In common pleas court today Attorney Cnrr, of the law firm of Carr, Cham berlain & Stearns, representing the plaintiff, requested the court to ngalii postpone the hearing. Judge Babcock granted the request, with the consent of counsel for Mrs. Chadwick, and the hearing was fixed for next Saturday. The net ton was taken, it is under stood, ns a result of negotiations which It is expected will probably result in sett ling tho claim of Mr. Newton out of court. A MACON BOY. Son of Mr. H. 8. Edwards to bo Ap pointed West Point Cadet. WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.—To Rep resentative Livingston of Georgia, und to Col. J. C. Woodward, president of the Georgia Military Academy, Presi dent Roosevelt today indicated his In- tendon to appoint Stonewall Jackson Christian, a grandson of Gen. Rtone- wall Jackson, the Confederate chief tain. as a cadet to the West Point Military Academy. The young man is student at the Georgia Military Academy. Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, widow of the genera!, is r.ow a resident of Charlotte. N. C. The president also said he expected to appoint as a West Point cadet a son of Harry Stillwell Edwards, post master at Macon, Ga. Mr. Edwards delivered one of the speeches second ing the nomination of the president at the Chicago convention, and is a warm personal friend of Mr. Roose velt. The appointments will ho made as soon as the necessary vacancies take place. DUE TO IN8ANITY. So Say. Coron.r Hoqi>rdinq Suiolda of Elvorton R. Chapman. LONDON, D.<\ I.—"Kuivlde during T0KI0 IS NOW VERY JOYFUL Nows From Port Arthur Re ceived With Cheers IIOrES ARE REVIVED Certain As to Capture of the Besieged City motion of bin presiding elder he was discontinued at his own request. John i ^ _ . , . E. Kills, of this class, u most oxccl-J Congra,, lndi,nt lent young mnn, had the same dispo sition made of him. lie retires from Have No Intoxicants. PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.—Presl- the conference because‘Jf unavoidable | dent^RooeeveiU was today requested by business engagement*. Local Preachers Passed. the National Women’s Christian Tem perance Union. In convention here, to . .. , see that congress observes the The following local preachers were | n g treaties with the Indians prohlhlt- elected deacons: Olln L. Kvms. h nff the sale of tntnxlrat'ng liquors »«•- Alonzo M, Rpaybery, H. A. Mitchell, I fore granting statehood rights to lu- Rev. G.‘ W. Mathews presented the up- dlnn Territory. A telegram wax for- plication of Rev. J. M. Langford, of the warded to the president asking him Protestant Methodist church for to UH e his Influence to carry out trea- recognltlon of orders. Rev. T. D. Ellis ties of our government with the In- presented the application of II. J. dlans concerning the of Intoxl- Graves, of the Methodist Episcopal rating liquors In Indian Territory and church, for recognition of orders for that this prohibitory clause b'» insert- deacons* orders. I 0f j i n the cnaollng e.et for the new The following local preachers were utate. elected elders: Mrs. M. M. Allen, of New York, re J. W. Weston, of the Wnycros* dls-I viewed the woik of the year In tho trlct, had poor luck In some cases. He | expose of the alcoholic nature of many presented for recognition of orders I patent medlc’r.es. several men coming from some other "This topic excites more Interest bodies. Bishop Duncan was evidently I than any other brought before the against the recognition, because he I m n tr* unions,” said Mrs. Allen, “and thought it would be at the sacrifice of I a marked feature of the ye<«r has been the self-respect of the conference, the number of W. C. T. II. meetings Reveral of the brethren thought the I addressed by physicians an i the same way and W. J. Weston withdrew I greatly increased Intereat manifested the applications. Walter Anthony, of |„ the W. G. T. U. by the medical pro- the North Macon district, was elected' fcsslori." to deacon’s orders. Mrs. Lucy Thurman of Michigan Dr. M. .7. Gofer, assistant editor and I the national superintendent of worll business manager of The Wesleyan 1 among colored people, slid the branch Christian Advocate, addressed the I was becoming effective in the pCtltlrs conference. 1 n f eommunlttcH. The fourth ward of The following traveling preachers I Columbus. Ohio.-was cited us an in- were elected to elder orders. J. N. Hud- stance of th'j strength of tho colored son. John E. Heals, 8. II. Bryan. J. M. | union at the polls. Tho white leaders Lilly, John Hwaln, C, O. Earnest, C. R. of that district expected th- Jenkins. The following of this class not hav ing stood the examination W’ere con tinued lit clasrf of fourth year: 8. 8. Kentp. T. F. Drake. R. B. Rosa. vote to defeat the local option, bill the colored men voted tho other way, an the ward was “dry.* The report of the committee on res olutlons was considered shortly before Id be xe Tie case ws»* then postponed aa to be made. afternoon. The Injured are: H. E. Park, traveling snlesmm for a 8t. Louis house, skoukte.* broken, and several bruises. Harry Cook. Jr., badly bruised alx*ut the legs. J. O. King, owner and driver of the machine, thrown 30 fe**t nnd landed hi a ditch unconscious. Ii‘s Injuii'-M are not serious. The accident was caused by running over a large dog. The much i *. *nv-i v- ed and struck a telegraph pole and was completely wrecUd. Augusta Wants Toddy. AUGUKTA, Ga^ Dec, 1.—Thc Au gusta Chamber of Commerce will in vite President Roooerelt to include Augusta In hi* ' ontempfafed trip fo the Mouth after the holi lry". iwvrinf him a hearty rc**eptlon and generous 1.1 fcocpitallty. T!:e inv:!Xi!cn Is extend- Rev. W. P. Turner, Missionary from | the afternoon adjournment and final Japan, was Introduced. When one of I action on it will bo taken tomorrow, tho preachera who has been In the un- I The resolutions, among other things, dergraduate course for a number of I reaffirm the position of tho union on years reported. Bishop Duncan put In I the canteen question and protest some pretty lively words on the I against Reed Rmoot retaining his scat preacher's studying. 1 In the United States senate. The res- Of»e of the preachers reported a new I olutlons request that the pending bill organization In his field of work. It was 1 for the admission into thc Union of the Royal Hinging Association, a sort Arizona. New Mexico. Oklahoma and of ail-day singing organization. Indian Territory should be so amended Rev. C. A. Jackson, a superannuat- I as to give franchise to women, nnd cd preacher of the North Georgia con- . . . . . fcrence. who is un?elfl*h!y serving to I aid One of the liecrm nrr.htnoIn At- I ^ .. . n/txi a <nm ** * chaata . officials of the city. aid one of the negro orphanages In At lanta and \\ also much Interested and has done efficient work In promoting n Juvenile court In the city of Atlanta, was introduced and addressed the con ference. Work in Cuba. Rev. J. B. Johnstone gave otu a very interesting letter from Bishop Candler ond one from Rev-, h. r Bardweil. a member of the conference In Cuba, concerning the great- work of the church In Cuba. Mr. Bardweil sp**uks ! n the ^ut-chc*’ work .-I* Theer are now something like I .CM members and a church has • 1 #ver 7 provincial capital Lambuth, missionary sec- Introduced and addressed r.ference. . some Ume there has been a good the MACON, DEC. 2, 1879. Occurrences in Central City Just a Quarter of s Century Ago Today. From the Telegraph of that date. Macon’s contribution to the Albany library fair forwarded. Mir it Kudocta Hunter died at her heme Jo thc Howard district. The Social-Thallan club gave a german at the home of Col. W B. Johnson. Legal sales day, and much Macon property changed hands. Gilding begun on letters on the th*» o.f P .tr me monument. •>n. D en.b* a guest of friends A Mysterious Phase. NEW YORK. Dec. l.-The nouneement that one of tho largest creditors of Mrs. Cassle L. Chadwick, tho Cleveland woman whose financial affairs came into prominence In a sen sational way a few days ago, had agreed upon a settlement, has given a now phase to this strange case. At. the same time the air of mystery which baa surrounded every turn thus made was still present today and there was absolutely nothing beyond conjecture to Indicate what the outcome would be. That all the legitimate claims against Mrs. Chadwick will he mot Is the statement mnde by h«r attorneys, but the same time they decline to say anything ns to the source from which the necessary funds will he obtained. “Mra. Chadwick will produce the necessary collateral to meet all Just obligations at the proper time. We do not feel called upon to Inform the public as to the nature of thin collat eral or whence It will come,” This statement In brief covers the attitude taken by Mrs. Chadwick's legal ad visers. “We are now In a position to state thfit Mr.-Newton's claims will be paid In full and we hnve gone so far that we are not relying any more on more promises.” This statement concerning his cli ent’s present position was made today by Attorney Htturns; the Cleveland lawyer representing Herbert D. New ton. Dobts Will be Met. Edmund W. Powers, counsel for Mrs. Chadwick, mnde n statement re garding the case this afternobn. He said that the total indebtedness to Mr. Newton wa* approximately $190,800. Of this he said $78,000 wns money actually owed und due; $05,000 wna due on bonuses to be paid for tho accom modation, and $50,000 was owed on two notes of $26,000 each, which would not mature for a year. “Mrs. Chadwick has umple money to meet her debts,” said Mr. Powers. Hlio hna over $1,000,000 In her own right. It is true nig* paid over to her husband $2,500,000 some time ago, but she had enough to meet all of her debts, which total about $600,000.” Mr. Newton had a long conference with his attorneys here during tho dav when tho situation with regard to a settlement of tho claim against Mrs. Chadwick was thoroughly disrussod. At tho conclusion of the conference, George Ityall, Mr. Newton's local counsel, said: We are now satisfied that Mrs. Chadwick hns ample means with whloii to meet all our claims and that *hc means to do so. It In now only a ques tion of arranging tho details of tho settlement. Our claim will be the very first to be settled and It will be settled In a very short tirno. I have seen Mrs. Chndwlck and I am satisfied that she Is not tho woman she has been repre sented to be In some quarters; thnt perhaps she hns been rareless In money matters, but that she means to hon estly pay all legal claims against hor. A proof of this fact, I think. Is that she has many powerful friends who •elng her through her present difficulties.” RysU’s Statement. George Ilyall, local counsel for Her bert D. Newton, tonight made n state ment that the settlement agreed upon with Mrs. Casslo U Chadwick of Cleve land Is for the payment In cash of Mr. Newton's entire claim. The pay ment, he said. Is to bo made either this Weak or early next week. No securities have been given for this payment.” he added, “but ws are sure It will bo made.” In reference to tho stntemont this afternoon by Edmund W. Powers, counsel for Mrs. Chadu,lck. that of the R. Chapman of New York city, who committed suicide In the evening of November 28 at tho Carlton hotel by throwing himself from the third floor landing to tho vestibule. The evidence of friends showed thnt Chapman while In Paris exhibited signs of derange ment. He therefore wo* clonely watched at tho Carlton, but eluded the vigilance of his attendant and suc ceeded In throwing himself into the vestibule. Chapman never recovered conscious ness. Prior to committing suicide his last net was to hnve IiIh banker nd- dreNH letters to bin father and sister expressing regret If they had disagree ments In tho pnst and wishing them long and happy lives. RUSSIANS YET DUBIOUS St. Petersburg Not Prepared to Aooept Report That Metre Hill Has Been Taken by Enemy, Though Admitting Its Seriousness if True—May bo Be ginning of End, TOKIO, Dec. 1.—(Noon.)—Genera 1 Nogt’s telegram announcing the storm ing and capture of ”208 (Metre) Hill.” was received with cheers by the Jap anese people. It revives the hope of an early capture of Port Arthur proper. The people have never despaired of the success of the besiegers, but tho temporary insanity” wns the verdleg ,f 0r tUiide of the defenders and th#* nrn- of the coroner a inquest on EIvcrtoiF ,rorl,lutw 01 inp nerenaers and tne pro- « ^ longatlon of the siege which exceeds by months the mojlt liberal prellmlna- Alexandra's Birthday, LONDON, Dec. I.-Queen Alexandra Is celebrating her sixtieth birthday today at Sandringham. Flags: are flying every where. the church bells are pealing and the usual salutes were fired nt the naval and military stations at home nnd lu the colonies. The festivities at Sandring ham were nf n simple character, the main feature being the entertainment of the school children of the entnt*. at which the quern and her guest* personally at tended the wants of the little folks. The queen was tho recipient of an Immense variety of presents, mostly curious and artistic knlcknack*. TOOK LEG BAIL Negro Made His Escape From Officer William Vaughn Alleged to Have Murdered His Wife's Grandmother and 8ot Fire to Homo, Cremating the Body^-Blacks Are Much Incensed, and Violence Has Been Threatened. COLUMRU8, Go., Dec. 1.—A special from Beale, Ala., gives nn account m a tragedy In Russell county near Hooks. Wtn. Vaughn, a negro, was arrested on, tho charge of murder mid arson. It Is alleged that he murdered his wife's grandmother and set fire to her home, cremating the body. Thu motive as signed was robbery. The skull of tho woman was crushed ns wns revealed by an autopsy. Vaughn wa* commit ted to Jail. Deputy Bhcrirf Vann was bringing the negro from Ptttabaro to tho Neale Jnll when within half a mile of tbo Jail, tho negro who wa* hand cuffed and chained, by u sudden pow erful effort broke the chain and at tacked the officer. Both fell to tho ground from tho buggy. Tho officer fired several shot* at the negro, but bo made his escape Into tho swamp, still handcuffed. Posses are now searching for him. The negroes In tho commu nity In which the allege dcrlmc was committed are much incensed nnd threats of violence have been niude. Prince Fushimi Honored. NEW YORK. Dec. I—Prince Hada naru Kushlmlfi or Japan, who l* In this country on n friendly visit, was today tho guest of honor at a meeting of tho New York Chamber of Commerce, and wa* formally welcomed to tho city by Morris K. Jesup, president of the chnmher, In a brief address. Mr. Jes up referred to the war In the Far East and exproMscd a hope for Its early ter initiation. Tho prince, replying througho nn in terpreter, expressed hi* pleasure at the reception accorded him and wa* then presented with a chamber of coin merce medal. ry estimate or tho time required to ac complish tho reduction of this strong hold has been a source of deep regret, combined with tho loss of life and dis appointment over the fact that the siege has occupied Much a largo force, of men. decreasing Field Marshal Oya- ma's strength at a time when he need ed every available man. Today was the date set under tho conscription act when recruits could Join the army. Cheered by the newo from Gen. Nogl, thousands of recruit* throughout the empire marched to barrack* and donnod uniforms for tho first time. Following nn honored cus tom relatives of recruits carrying flaga banner*, escorted the new soldier* to their barracks. In Toklo today there have been ncore* of little processions escorting detachment* pf popular con script*. The number of men who have joined the colors today under the con- .acrlptloii act ha* not been made public. St. Petersburg Dubious. BT. PETERSBURG. Dec. 1—The war office here la not yet prepared t<» icept the report thnt the Japanese efore Port Arthur have Liken (Metre) Hill, hut if It Is offl. ialiy * >n- flrmed the war office admits that it will be a desperate blow for the gal lant defenders of the fortress. The po sition commands the harbor and If the Japanese can mount *I#ge gun* on Its summit they ran force out the Russian squadron or destroy It ut Its anchor age. Those familiar with the support ing plun* of the forts think It I* by no mean* certain that even though tho Russians are forced to retire from 203 (Metre) Hill the Japanese can place In position heavy gun* against the fire which the other iprts can bring to bear on it. HtlUAhe war office officials re luctantly Hgr**f that such a breach In the cJmln renders the position extrmne- jy^ritlcal, and though nmount clalmod by Mr. Newton $66,000 represented notes given for bonuses Mr. Ilyall said: Mr. Powers I* mistaken In his fig ure*. The notes ho irtcr* to do not represent bonuses. The settlement I* upon our full claim of $190,800.” Felton Remanded. NEW YORK, Dec. I --Btewnrt A. Felton, known as *’Blg Frank” Felton, who on Thanksgiving day fatally wounded Guy R'»che, a gambler, and who was Indicted by the grand Jury for murder In the first degree. w»* arraigned today before Judge Foster In general sessions and pleaded not guilty. He -was remanded to the Tombs, District Attorney Jerome said he waa Investigating the case and that. If it wa* shown that Felton acted In aetf deefnse he would ask for a dismissal of the Indictment. also encourage the furtherance of the movement of the organ I zat loti of tem- perame societies as adjunct* to the labor organizations. One of the reso lutions Is as follows: ••\Ve deplore the tendency of mod ern writers of fiction to assume that th,. bottle and the pipe arc necessary* adjun't* of many of their character) and we recognlxe the statements of Hr rrotbers. th#* well known author tty or. Inebriety, that “the use of al- ##»hol is influencing literature of the ^ The executive committee an noun „ ^ that th# convention <>t 120$ will ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ fee ++++++♦< I held la Los Angeles, C$1, Floridian Assassinated. JACKHONVILLE. Fla.. Dec. !.—John Plummer, a prominent and Influential farmer, living a few mile# northwest of this city, wa* Instantly killed last night by an unknown assassin. At the time of the murder Mr. Plummer was sitting on tho front norch of hi* resl denee, playing a violin, and near him wa* one of hi* farm hands. Thc crack nf a gun was heard and Mr. Plummer fell to the floor, expit Ing In a few mo rnents. The deceased was a young man.nnd had no known enemies, nnd so far there la no clue thnt would acem likely to lead to the detection of thc murderer. Head on Collision, DANVILLE. Va„ Dec. J.-A head collision between two train* on Danville and Western dlvlson •*( the Houthern rallwny at h’okesland. five mile* above the city, th‘s morning, suited In the death of O. G. M’r.ter of Htockton. fireman and Ham Htsples, colored brakeman. Richard Hairston, a colored fireman, was seriously injured and will prob- Ably die. Charles Hundley of this city, brakeman; J. L. Boyd of Btuart. ei gineer, and Conductor Georg*; T. Wa received painful Injuries. Both :m!i were running fast when tho accident occurred. The collision wa* th suit of a misunderstanding of order* Old’s Shooting IIKHI.In; ^. 0 ' J^Krnwrror'wfiill.in <114 some remark.»»>!*■ hh'x.tlng at AlaWenu, Bilesta, yesterday. From daylight to 4 In the ofiemoon h#- brought down 910 ph< silts, fifteen other birds and two h;i The guns of tlj»- nnrty bagged 3.2IS he of game. Tho *mp<-ror and his parly sh# I0.T42 birds In two day* last week o th#* estate of Count von Tlrt#*- Wlnckh which wore sent to market In Berll which alma might be able to hoirl out In the Golden Hill, Tiger’* Tall und Liao Tie fort* for some time, it may mark the beginning of lho ond. The war office is convinc ed that with tho approach of the Rus sian necond Pacific squadron the Jap anese considered that the elimination of tho Port Arthur squadron ns a fight ing factor was absolutely vital, thus accounting for the reckless sacrifice of life In order to secure a position direct ly commanding tiio harbor. 'Pstkin Pursuing Japs. BT. PKTKR8RURO. Dec. 1.—Gen. Kuropatktn reports under yesterday’* date the continued pursuit of tho Japanese who retreated from Tslnk- hotche/t. Th« Russians Nov. 2*J forced tho Japanese rear guard to evacuato a pass, ten miles southward of Tstnk- hotehen. The Russian losses were in- nlgulficaia- Japanese Wounded. TOKIO. Dec. 1.- Reports from the Japanese army besieging Port Arthur say lhut Lieut. Gen. Thuchlynlsn Is among the wounded and that On. Nakamura, the leader of the npeclally trained body of swordsmen which charged Into the Russian fort* Nov. i. wa* Injured In both legs. A Jap Report. TOKIO, Dec. L Manchurian head quarter* report* a* follows: “At midnight yea tar day a body of |the enemy'* Infantry attacked Mai hu- nnantzu mountain. Our non-commls- loned officers and pickets repulsed them. ’Japanese scout* den patched to Lluchnngtun encountered and repuls ed a body of the enemy am^ succeeded In discharging the duties squired of them, "A Japanese force In the neighbor hood of ltalenchuang reports that at about 2 in the afternoon of Nov. 28 a body of the enemy consisting of In fantry and cavalry advanced on 8lant- zl.it7.u heights. We repulsed them at about 7 In tlm evening. The name t 4 In the afternoon the enemy’s avalry and artillery attacked Buchla- Joutzu. Our fire drove them back. 'The same day our force caused one losses to the enemy's inf intry and cavalry appearing north of Chent- zulin.’' At Mukden. MIJKDKN. Dec. l. There was an other *rnn!! sklrtnl - i on Gen. Renr.-n- kampfTs front on Nov. 30, but other wise everything remains quiet here. The weather Is Varmer and more ugreeabte. i-dly hot skirmish took i u- a on Nov. 29 on tin Ru^mi ruhr be tween the vlll ik« • - f tv, )ii in and Bynokchen. the l itter pls« *• belt < copied by Ruslan troops. ~ companies of Japanese with cavalry, taking advantage of r.labL tried the Russian - communication in fhts- direction, but border scoots enclosed th-- Japan-*.- nn two sld- • 1 routed them, capturing ten rifle* aiu! several ti#>. -• - i In-* wa* m > killed or wounded. The Japanese Iom is suppe : to have n.-.u heavier* 8-vend