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the morning news. Established 1850. - Incorporated 1888 J. H. ESTILL. President. KUROPATKIN USES AN AUTO ADVANTAGE OVER SHAFTER is ENJOYED BY' THE COMMANDER OF THE RUSSIANS. General Kuropatkin Wants Twenty Specially Constructed Automobile* to Convey Ammunition—How the Armies Me Facing: Each Other. The Men Are Snugly Housed tor the Cofd Weather—Believe Port Arthur Will Hold Out. Che Foo. Nov. 28. —Gen. Kuropatkin is the possessor of anew twenty horse power automobile, with which he is able to rush at high speed from one part to another of the line, twenty five miles long, according to M. Ravoir, who reached here to-day from Muk den. jl. Ravoir spent three weeks with Kuropatkln, who wished to secure twenty automobiles specially construct ed to carry ammunition speedily in emergencies. He will only use them in winter, when the Manchurian roads are in excellent condition. On his first trip in the new automobile, Kuropat kin's only comment was: "I have the advantage of Gen. Shatter.” The Chinese now regard Kuropatkin and his machine with superstitious awe, believing the latter to toe an atro ciously powerful specimen of the “for eign devil.” Soldier* Living in Cave*. M. Ravoir said: “The two armies lie faring each other, each having three fortified lines. The soldiers of both armies live mostly in caves behind their trenches, which when covered with snow, have the appearance of a great host of polar bears waiting to spring at each other. The caves are. warm, even without fire. The Russian troops are in the best of spirits and have unlimited confidence in their leaders. T do not except Kuropatkin to at tack during the winter. The Russian forces now number 300,000 men. The cavalrymen from the Don district are superior to their Siberian comrades. The former are'intelligent, brave and active and have fine, powerful horses. 'There are only a few hundred wounded at Mukden and 30,000 wound ed at Harbin. “I came out on the Siberian road, which seemed to be doing tremendous work smoothly. The warehouse at Mukden and Harbin are full of sup plies, which are almost untouched, as up to the present the army has sub sisted chiefly on the country. “The handling of the Russian artil lery is improving, while the Japanese artillery fire seems less effective. Originally the Russians did not con ceal their artillery, which the Japa nese quickly disabled. Now the Rus sians handle and conceal their guns with perfect science. "The belief is general at Mukden that Port Arthur will hold out till re lieved, no matter how long the ex pected Russian second Pacific sqaud ron may take in reaching the Far East. . Kuropatkin I* Satisfied. “Gen. Kuropatkin Is not talkative. His only reference to the war was: “ ’The war is progressing as I wish.’ "He still lives in his railroad car, and the light in his office is burning night and day. It is commonly stated that the general never sleeps. His officers are not surprised at being call ed to a conference at any hour of the night. The general’s only relaxation is at dinner time, when the officers who are his guests number scores. Wine is plentiful, tout Kuropatkin drinks mineral water. Every Russian officer seems to have an unlimited sup ply of money, the government toeing lavish in Its expenditure. "It is my opinion that Ktiropatkln will never retreat from Mukden unless defeated decisively, and 1 think the next battle will toe a Russian victory.” OFFENSIVE RESUMED BY JAPANESE TROOPS. St. Petersburg, Nov. 28. —Gen. Ku ropatkin, under yesterday's date, re ports that • the Japanese offensive movement, which began Nov. 24, near ♦he village of Tsinkhetchen, on the front of the left flank, was of an in decisive character up to 4 p. m. Nov. 2*), and was checked by the Russian lire. Although the fighting had then lasted three days, the Russian troops were in excellent spirits. A later dispatch from Gen. Kuropat kin reports that 'the night of Nov. 27 passed quietly at Tsinkhetchen, but that the Japanese resumed the offen mve at 7 o'clock this morning on the Russian left flank. SAKHAROFFREPORTS ON THE OPERATIONS. St. Petersburg, Nov. 28.—Gen. Bak hnroff to-day telegraphs as follows: The Japanese attack on Tsinkpet chen was checked by our artillery fire, nd the fighting ceased at 6 o'clock In tnc evenlne of Nov. 27. At no point Siifui * '' ncmy advanced nearer than unm 600 paces of our positions. In ~5 lnidsit of the battle a blinding snow jorm caused a suspension of hostlll e®. and when the weather cleared at t>- >n„ a turning movement ugalnst our rl *ht flank was observed.” THREE DAYS FIGHTING OCCURRED NEAR DA PASS. With the Russian FoH.es at Bhenklng, Nov • 28.—Ths attack by the Japun ,,K" u Pon Gen. Rennenkampff's post tion on Nov. 24. resulted In three days' sntlng at Tsinkhetchen, near Da pass. 1 bough the Japanese have been re l ulsed the fighting still continues, The have mifctcded In placing *vrra| big siege guns In position with ' tiich they wm i,„ able to seriously nor ass the Russians. KsMlliare Left (or Mukden. Odessa, Nov ll.—Qen. Kaulbars, of Um Third Manchurian Jaft Oilftii thin sftv.'teoou for A J t t L , j Sfl .. . L. .. . xpnt U aff lva JSabannab Ittetting fffcto£ KUROPATKIN REPORTS SMART SKIRMISHING. St. Petersburg, Nov. 28.—Gen. Kuropatkin reports that there has been active skirmishing on the left flank for three days. The opinion is now expressed by the general staff that the Japanese intend taking the offensive, as they cannot afford to wait till the Russians are further reinforceed. It is held that the fighting to the eastward is doubtless with the purpose of feeling out the Russian positions preparatory to an ad vance in that direction, but as there are about 7,000 Russian troops South west of Sintsintin, where fighting oc curred on Nov. 26 and probably twice as many more in the mountains between Bentlsiaputze and Sintsintin, the Japan ese move for this quarter would entail serious fighting. At the same time correspondents at the front continue to scout the idea of serious fighting being imminent. SAYS IT WASONLY AN OUTPOST AFFAIR. Mukden, Nov. 28.—There seems to be undue importance attached to the three days' fight between the Japanese and Gen. Rennenkampff’s men. It was in reality an unimportant advance guard affair, in which the Japanese were re pulsed with a loss of 100 men. This advance of the Japanese against Da pass need not be oonsidefed as a big flanking movement toward Tie pass, which so many Imagine is the route the Japanese intend to take. Both the Japanese armies are united near Mukden, and as heretofore, are sim ply awaiting developments. The weather is warmer and there is less wind. The navigation of the .Liao river will close in a day or two. REPULSEDASSAULTS, JAPS LOSING HEAVILY. St. Petersburg, Nov. 28, 7:25 ip. m.— The War Office has received informa tion from Che Foo that the Japanese assault on Port Arthur Saturday was repulsed with enormous loss. RusNimiM Are Coaling-. Cape Twn, Cape Colony, Nov. 28. A dispatch to the Argus says that Ad miral Rojestvensky's division of the Russian second Pacific squadron, is coaling off Swakopmund, German Southwest Africa. INVITED UNITED’sTATES TO NAME A COMMISSIONER. There i* Talk of Naming Rear Admi ral Chadwick. Washington, Nov, 28.—Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, and Sir Mor timer Durand, the British ambassador, callea separately at the State Depart ment to-day to present, on behalf of their respective governments, an invi tation for the United States to appoint a “high ranking naval officer” as a member of the court of inquiry which will investigate the facts in the Dagger Bank incident. It is understood that the term “offi cer of high rank," used in the agree ment between Russia and Great Bri tain means any officer having flag rank. Under this interpretation it would be possible for the President to appoint a rear admiral. It can be announced on the highest authority that the appointment of Admiral Dewey will be heartily welcomed in either Russia or Great Britain, especially in ■the latter country. The fact that Rear Admiral French E. Chadwick is soon to go to London on account of his wife's ill health has lied to the belief in naval circles that he might be selected for this mission. The President, however. ■ will make the selection and as far as can be learned, he has not intimat ed his attitude in the matter. RUSSIA APPROVES OF AN ARBITRATION PLAN. la Ready to Slitn a Treaty With the United States. St. Petersburg-, Nov. 28.—Russia has accepted the invitation of the United States to conclude an arbitration treaty on the lines of the American French treaty. Although it was known that the American government was desirous of negotiating arbitration treaties with all the principal powers, the fact that Russia had been approached with a direct proposition, did not leak out un til Count Lamsdorff had accepted it. The rapprochement is expected to have a splendid effect on Russo-Amer iean relations, especially as it marks Russia’s first adherence to pn arbitra tion treaty with a foreign power. KILLED BY STREET CAR. It nan Off the Track While at High Speed at a Curve. St. Louis, Nov. 28.—C. J. Warner, a bookkeeper, was killed and fourteen other passengers were bruised and cut to-day in a Bellefontaine street car, that jumped the track and overturned. None of the Injured will die. The accident occurred at a curve while the street car was running at full speed. Leaving the track the 'car dashed across the street, hitting the curb and overturning and strewing the street with Injured. Police Sergeant Connors arrested Motorman Charles H. Smith and Con ductor L. P. Morgnnder, both of whom were uninjured. Smith told the police that the accident was caused by the failure of his air brake to work. co nferencFw aTh eld Hut Parties to It Would Moke no Statement. Panama, Nov. 28.- = The first confer ence having for Ha purpoae the ad justment of the questions In dispute between the United States and Pan ama was held to-day. There were present Secretary of War Taft, Presi dent Ricardo Rles, a member of the Panama Fiscal Commission, and Gen Quardia, the Panarnan Minister of War. The case for Panama waa presented, but beyond thl# fact nothing was giv en out, the proceedings of the confer ence being kept secret until an agree ment la reached, which probably will be 10-inorrow. NUMBER 17.857. SHOT AT JUDGE AS HE SAT ON BENCH ONLY WAY TO GET JUSTICE. THAT WAS WHAT SELBY, THE AS SAILANT. SAID. Rev. Ihiiuc Selby of Australia Fired the Shot nt Judge Hebbard at San Francisco—Judge Left the Beach and Uruppled With Selby, Who Wa* Arrested—Sorry He Had Failed to Kill the Judge-What Hi* Grievance Wa*. San Francisco, Nov. 28.—Rev. Isaac Selby of Australia, plaintiff in a dam age suit, shot at Superior Judge. Heb bard to-day while the latter was on the bench. The bullet came within an inch of the judge's head and lodged in the back of his chair. Selby was at once removed to the city 'prison and charged with an at tempt to commit murder. Sel'by recently was sued for divorce. He conducted his own defense, but was unsuccessful, a decree against him be ing granted. Judge Hebbard, who issued the de cree, was trying a case to-day when Selby arose from a seat in the court room and fired at the judge, who rush ed from the 'bench and. grappled with his assailant, preventing him from fir ing another shot. For a time great excitement pre vailed. When quiet was restored it was learned that the judge had not been injured. Before being taken to his cell Selby said:, “I shot at Judge Hebbard be cause that seems the only way for a man to get justice in this country. My only regret is that I seem to have bungled matters considerably. My in tention was to kill him, tout I was a trifle nervous.” foundlviother killed. Her Head Had Been Crnshed In With a Coupling Pin. New York. Nov. 28.—With the head crushed in, the body of Mrs. Margaret Keeler was found in her apartment on the upper east side of New York late to-day. Near by was a ten-inch coup ling pin, with which she had evident ly been murdered, for one end of it was covered with blood. The Keeler family consisted of the husband, who is employed in a local mercantile establishment, James, 12 years, and Mabel, 9 years old. The children say they left home as usual ■this morning for school.' Their father had gone to work earlier and when they started out their mother was in good spirits. At the noon hour, they found the door of the apartment lock ed, but thought their mother was out shopping. When, at the close of the afternoon session, the boy could not gain en trance to his home, he climbed the fire escape and found a rear window unlocked. A few minutes later the neighbors were startled to hear him rushing downstairs, screaming, "My mother has been killed!" Mrs. Keeler’s body was found on her bed and she had been dead sev eral hours. The flat had been robbed of jewelry and money. VARDEMAN sarcastic ABOUT THE PRESIDENT. What He Sold in Answer to Francis' Message, Jackson, Miss.. Nov. 28.—Gov. Vardeman to-day received a telegram from President Francis of the World's Fair, stating that President Roosevelt had vlßited and greatly admired the Mississippi building while at the fair Saturday. The Governor wired a re ply containing the following: “It Is, of course, gratifying to the people of Mississippi to know that they have done one thing that the present President of the United States ap proves. Doubtless the President’s ad miration of the Mississippi building is due to his admiration of Jefferson Da vis, of whose last home it is a replica.” Vnrrtciniiii to He Chairman. Jacksonville, Miss., Nov. 28. —Gov. Vardeman to-day accepted the Invita tion to become permanent chairman of the Southern Cotton Convention, which meets at Shreveport, Dec. 12. NOT A $5,000T000 STEAL. IlotliHchlld Said the Report Hnd Been Greatly Exaggerated. London, Nov. 28. —Lord Rothschild, when questioned by a representative of the Associated Press to-day re garding the alleged embezzlement of $5,000.000 by Moses Blumenthal, said to have been head of the bullion de partment of the London house of the Rothschilds, said it was increased at what he termed "much gross exag geration," but otherwise declined to discuss the matter. The defalcations occurred in July, not a few weeks ago, as cabled to the United States, gnd it was stated at the time that the shortage was in the neighborhood of $150,000. The whole matter was settled privately shortly after the embezzlement was .discov ered. _ THREE ITALIANS WERE" KILLED BY A CAVE'IN. Si. Louis, Nov. 28.—Three of twelve laborers employed in digging a trench for water mains In Southwest St. Louis were burled to-day by a cave-1 n. The men were working close to gether, when, without warning, tons of clay fell on them. A bursting water pipe caused the cave-in. Those who eecaped at once went to work with the help of others, and In twenty minutes dug out three of their companions, all dead. The victims were Italians. Samner fur hew Orleans. Colon, Nov. t* —The United Statea transport ffutnner sailed for New Orleans Bundsy afternoon. SAVANNAH. GA., TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 29. 1904. WOMAN CHARGED WITH FRAUDS IN ELECTION. Other Women Say She Gave Them 85 to Vote the Repiihltrnn Ticket. Denver, Col., Nov. 28.—G0v.-elect Alva Adams came to Denver from his home in Pueblo to-day and will remain until after the banquet to be given in his honor to-morrow night. He does not take the threat of the Re publicans to prevent his accession to the governorship seriously, and has rented a house for the two .years of his term. The canvass of the votes in Denver and Pueblo counties has not been completed, but from the unofficial re turns it appears that the Democrats will control the Senate by a majority of two or three. Mrs. Rose Snyder was arrested to day on warrants charging her with buying votes at the late election. Liz zie Cummings and other women have made affidavits that Mrs. Snyder gave them 85 each to vote the Republican ticket. Mrs. Snyder is a complainant In one of the cases against Demo crats arrested on waramts issued by United States Commissioner Capron, charging conspiracy to intimidate voters in violation of a federal stat ute. The cases came up in Commis sioner Capron's court to-day, but the hearings were postponed, although George Alton Smith, attorney for the defendant, demanded, an immediate trial, declaring that “these suits were brought simply for political purposes and not for purposes of justice.” A number of other election cases are before the courts. AMERICAfTVESSELS SEIZED BY CANADIANS. They Had Violated the Fishing Law* and Were Fined. Eastport, Me., Nov. 28.—Ten Ameri can pshing craft, including eight sail ing vessels and two steamboats, have been seized by the Canadian fisheries protective cruiser Curlew and fined for illegal fishing In the Canadian waters of a tributary of Passamaquoddy bay near St. George, N. B. The fishing craft were seized near St. George last night, though an an nouncement of this procedure was not made until to-day. The three specific charges were pre ferred against the vessels that they had fished on Sunday; that they had illegally caught fish In their possession and that they had seined illegally in Canadian waters. For the first two offenses each -boat was fined SIOO and for the last S2OO. In addition to this all seines and fish were confiscated. It is understood that the fines will toe paid, and the entire matter will be disposed of without involving any in ternational question. The aggregate value of the craft is about $20,000. The seizure Is the most extensive that has been made by a Canadian cruiser for many years. PARKER AS COUNSEL Will Appear Before the Court from Which He Resigned. Albany, N. Y., Nov. 28.—The unpre cedented spectacle of a former chief Judge of the Court of Appeals arguing a case before the court from which he resigned to become a candidate for the presidency of the United States will be presented here on Tuesday of next week, Dec. 6. when former judge Alton B. Parker will appear to argue the first case In which he has made public appearance as counsel in many years. The case in which he is to appear Is that of Elizabeth Reich, plaintiff-ap pellant, against Edith La Bau Dyer and Lillian La Bau Aymar, as executrices of the last, will and testament of Alice V. La Bau, deceased. Mrs. La Bau was an aunt of William Vanderbilt, and the litigation grew out of a trans action concerning the Brentwood farm adjoining the estate of Mr. Vander bilt In Suffolk county. The amount in volved is $39,639 and interest. LAUNCH WENtFoWN And Two Men Were Drowned After An Explosion. Portsmouth, England, Nov. 28.—A singular accident, resulting in the death of two men and Injuries to a number of others, occurred in Portsmouth har bor to-day. Two launches belonging to the Brit ish torpedo schoolshlp Vernon were engaged in an instructional course of sweeping the harbor for miles, when suddenly an explosion occurred on board one of the launches, which Im mediately sank. Those on board of her were thrown into the Icy water and were rescued with difficulty. Two men were drowned. The official report says the explos ion was due to an unsuccessful attempt to fire a countermining explosive charge used during the sweeping oper ations. FEVER CASE ABOARD. French Schoolltl| Wan Detained af lint n nn. Havana, Nov. 28.—The French schoolshlp Duguay Trlon arrived here with a fever case on board. Ex amination by the port health officers developed suspicion of yellow fever, and the ship was quarantined and ordered to undergo fumigation. The patient, who Is a midshipman was sur rounded by mosquito bars and taken ashore to the detention hospital. The schoolshlp sailed from Fort de France, Martinique on Nov. 22 and did not touch at any intermediate ports. The crew numbers, 500. VALENTINE him nd over. Cases In Cosatftkl With strike tailed at Cl net nnn 11. Cincinnati, Nov. 28. —The cases In connection with the strike of iron mold rrs in this city were called to-day, eight arrests having been mode last week. Joseph F. Valentine, president of the Iron Moldera Union of North America, charged with aiding and abetting In the dent ruction of property at the Eureka Foundry, waived examination and was bound ovar to ths grand Jury in 11,000. Joseph T. Hollowed, who la charged with aiding and stalling the malicious destruction of property, surrendered to day ami was released on bond of 12,0vv. BUT FEW CRANKS TRIED TO BUTT IN ON PRESIDENT AT ST. LOUIS. Oyi WOMAN WANTED TO SHOW HIM A TEXAS STEER. Le** Tim n the l mull Nnmher of Ec centric* Appeared to See Roose velt—Fiery Precaution Had Been Taken for 111*. Protection—The Progre** of the Pre*ldeutlal Party on It* Return Journey to Wash ington. Richmond, Ind.. Nov. 28.—After a sojourn of two days in St. Louts, Pres ident Roosevelt is now speeding to wards Washington, where his special train is scheduled to arrive at 7 o’clock to-morrow morning. The President, Mrs. Roosevelt and all the members of the party are congratulating them selves upon the success of the trip, which was regarded by many with serious apprehension. President Roose velt has expressed his perfect satis faction with the arrangements made for his safety, comfort and convenience. Throughout the experience in St. Louis there was a notable absence of cranks, who like for various reasons to see the President. One woman was taken in charge toy the secret service men at the Thompson residence last evening, but she made no trouble. Just before the train pulled out of the exposition grounds last night, a woman leading a Texas steer, wearing a pair of horns with a spread of near ly four feet, approached the car. She was stopped. “Try to lift me,” she suggested to ■the officers. She was not crazy, but proved to be the “Magnetic woman,” who possesses the peculiar power of preventing anybody, however, strong, from raising her from the ground, when she so wills It. She hud found the steer at one of the shows on the grounds, and had brought it along lo show to the President. At the sugges tion of the officers she led her curious pet away. At Indianapolis, where the first stop was made after daylight to-day, only a small crowd had gathered on the station platform. The President had not arisen and the people, although dis appointed at not seeing him made no noisy demonstration. SHE WANTED TO PAINT ROO&EVELT ON GLASS. St. Louis, Nov. 28.—After trying to force her way into tho residence of William H. Thompson for the express ed purpose of painting the picture of President Roosevelt. Miss Marla Herndl sal<f to be a glass painter, from Munich, Germany, but claiming to oc cupy studio quarters In Milwaukee, Wls., has been arrested by secret serv ice men. She appeared to be about 38 years old, was fairly well dressed and show ed refinement. She walked up the steps rang the bell and explained to the butler in broken English, after giv ing him her card, that she had writ ten to the President a week ago that she Intended to call upon him during his St. Louis -visit, and paint his pic ture on glass. Detective Vleple of the secret service, sezed and led her down the steps. Ho sought to nersuade the woman to re turn to her stopping place, but per suasion availed nothing, and the wom an was finally placed under arrest. Miss Herndl was released at the police station, after having been questioned at length, and satisfying the author ities that she meant no harm to the President. To-night she said that she had a painting of George Washington on display in the Varied Industries pa vilion. and was anxious that It he viewed by President Roosevelt. When he failed to see it on Saturday she de cided to call on him on Sunday to per-", suade him to see the picture. SECRET SERVICE MEN CHASED STONE THROWERS. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 28.—A spe cial to the News from Brazil, Ind., says that while the pilot, engine pre ceding President Roosevelt’s special train was passing a lonely place near Brazil to-day, four men threw stones, breaking several windows. The engine was stopped and secret service men chased the men, but the stone throwers escaped. PRESIDENT PROMISED TO DO HIS VERY BEST. Urban a Depot, 0., Nov. 28. —At Rich mond. Ind., President Roosevelt ad dressed a large crowd that had as sembled. The President said: “Gentlemen, I want you to feel that I very deeply appreciate the responsi bility put upon me by such as vote that of Nov. 8, three weeks ago and so far as In me lies, I will, with your help and with the help of those who re present you, do all I can to Justify your confidence.”. (Cries of "We believe you” and cheers and applause.) GREAT CROWD HAD ASSEMBLED AT PITTSBURG. Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 28. —The special train bearing President Roosevelt from St. Louis to Washington arrived In Pittsburg to-night at 8:30 o'clock and departed ten minutes later. A large and enthusiastic crowd was present nt the union station. The Preeldent spoke briefly. A large squad of police and detectives was lined up on either side of the train during Its stay In this city and every precaution was taken for the President's safety. Jmlse Freeman Resigns. Dallas, Tex.. Nov. IS.—Judge T. F. Fresmsn. chief counsel for the Tesas and Pacific, has resigned, to become chief counsel for the Cotton Belt, with headquarters In fit. Louis. Judge Free man’s successor has not yet heen an nounced. SUES MRS. CHADWICK FOR LOAN OF $190,800. Sny* She Sntd She Had *.YOOn,iH>> in Bond* and a g.’MKMMNk Note. New York, Nov. 28.—A sensation has been caused here by the bringing of a suit by Herbert D. Newton of Brook line. Mass., agatnst Mrs. Cassie Chad wick of Cleveland. 0.. for $190,800 for money loaned. Mrs. Chadwick is the wife of a Cleveland physician. In addition to Mr. Newton's suit several 'banks have taken legul action to recover various amounts, which bring the total sum to $267,800. Mr. Newton alleges that Mrs. Chad wick told his she had $5,000,000 in bonds and securities held in trust by Ira Reynolds, secretary and treasurer of the Wade Park Banking Company of Cleveland, and that she had a note for $500,000 which she could negotiate at. any time for the purpose of paying He loaned her $190,800. Besides Mr. Newton, the plaintiffs in the suits against Mrs. Chadwick are the Euclid Avenue Saving and Trust Company of Cleveland, for $38,- 231, the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company of Elyria, 0., for SIO,OOO and the American Exchange National Bank of New York for $28,808. The magnitude of the suits and sensational stories growing out of t'he case attracted much attention here. Ilnnk t arried Her Note*. Oberlln, 0., Nov. 28.—The Citizens National Bank of this place waft closed to-day. The action was taken as a result of a meeting of the board of directors held yesterday. It is generally understood that the bank carried notes of Mrs. Cassie Chad wick of Cleveland to a large amount. BATTLE OF iTAUANS. One Wn* Killed and Another Wu Seriously Wounded. Scranton, Pu., Nov. 28.—As a result of the efforts of the better class of Italians in and around Carbondale to rid their colonies of the members of a lawless gang who have been com mitting many outrages, a street battle occurred at that place to-night which was attended with the loss of one life and the serious Injury of a second man. At 8 o’clock to-night Panto Carres sl, one of the gang, was caught by a constable In the act of holding up and levying tribute on one of the Italians of the colony. Th* constable and three of the law and order men start ed to . take Carressl to jail. Word was quickly passed to the gang’s headquarters In nearby sa loon and four of them rushed out and opened fire on the constable and his posse. The latter returned the fire. When the attacking party emptied their revolvers, they fled, leaving all three of the constable's escort lying In the road with bullets In their bodies. The constable protected himself by holding his prisoner In front of him. The attackers escaped. Scranton, Pa., Nov. 28.—Frank Fer ressl. who was severely injured In the shooting, died to-night, making the number of dead two. PRAYING FOR RAIN. Kentucky Is tnffrrlns from nn Un precedented Drought. Louisville, Ky., Nov. 28.—Xhe record breaking drought in Kentucky is be ginning to decrease the milk supply In Louisville. Several dairies have put their customers on half allowance, and confectioners are unable to secure enough milk for use In making certain klnda of candy. A number of dlstil ers have suspended operations until rain falls. > In a number of small places the citizens arc buying water, and farmers are compelled in many Instances to drive stock several miles to water. For more than a month the South ern Railway has been hauling w'ater to its Bhelbyville tanka, and for the past two weeks It has been huullng ten carloads a day. All the freight engines on the Chesa peake and Ohio Railroad have been carrying two tanks for several weeks. In many churches yesterday prayers were offered for rain, and to-day the weather bureau announces a possibility of showers within forty-eight hours. PUTNEY AT EJAR RACKS. To Remain Until Hie Dlacharae from the Army lon He Nrcareit. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 28.—Stephen Putney, Jr„ left for Ht. Louis to-day to remain at Jefferson Barracks until his father can arrange for bis discharge from the army. He had recovered all the Jewelry pawned, save one ring, which, it is asserted, was stolen by a chance friend. It was denied that young Putney left St. Louis with an actress. Hl* father Is a manufacturer of Richmond, Va, slavs and“it7uans~ IN A BLOODY BATTLE. Trinidad. Col., Nov. 28.—Over 100 shots were exchanged to-day In a fight at a coal camp near Hastings, Col., between Slavs and Italians. One man wus killed and $920 was then taken from the body. Another man was se riously wounded. Nine men have been arrested on sus picion of having been engaged in the fight. The trouble 1* said to have arisen from the coal miners’ strike. Will Me-rlest Officers. Haseltoti, Pa., Nov. 2S. —President John Mitchell, Vice Pres Deni Lewis and Secretary-Treasurer W r. Wil son of the United Mine Workers will be re-elected without opposition at the next national convention of the union at Indianapolis, Jan. 11. The voting blanks for the vaiioas lo ale j received here to-day show that Messrs. Mitchell, Lewis and Wilson are the only persons nominated for their re spective positions. The nominations have dosed and the men will ballot for national officers between now and Jan. 1. when all returns must ha In, 5 CENTS A COPY. DAILY $8 A YEAH WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK. $1 A YEAR RIVER AND HARBOR BILL IS PLANNED COMMITTEE IN WASHINGTON TO DECIDE UPON ONE TO BE PRE SENTED CONGRESS. ! It I* Expected That Till* Bill Will 11c Prevented Before Christina*—lt May Carry gHHM>OO.OI>O Idea I* to Carry on Work Already Launched Hather Than to Start Operation* on Sninll Waterway*—Will Inve*- tlitate Dtanial Swamp Inside Route. By R. M. Larner. Washington, Nov. 28.—There was a secret session of the Committee on Rivers and Harbors at the Capitol to day, with a view to framing a bill to 'be presented to Congress before the Christmas holidays. There is a disposition on the part of a majority of the committee to draw a bill on a most liberal scale. By some It is estimated that the toil! may aggregate $100,000,000. Representative Lester, who came to Washington in adva.nce of his col leagues to attend this meeting, was present to look after Georgia’s Inter ests In the tolll. Savannah's harbor was considered Informally, as were other projects. The general scope of the bill was outlined, and the senti ment seemed to favor liberal provision for large and Important projects now under way In preference to new work on small waterways. Representative Sparkman, Florida’s member of the committee, was also present. Chairman Burton announced that the committee would probatoly proceed to Wilmington, N. C., during the pres ent week, to make a personal inspec tion of the proposed improvement of the inland waterway through the Dis mal swamp. During the discussion the condition of the treasury was referred to In con nection with the size of the river and harbor tolll. Fears were expressed that owing to the present deficit in the reve nues, it might toe unwise to pile up a large tolll. It was suggested that the commercial interests of the country de mand adequate river and harbor fa cilities, and if necessary th# treasury reserve might toe drawn upon. The subject of tariff revision to in crease the revenues of the government was also touched upon. Representative Lester has talten his former apartments at the Cairo flats for the session, where he will soon be Joined toy Mrs. Lester. shgTa womaFdown. Jealoonly Raid to Have tlio • nunc of the Act. Albany, N. Y„ Nov. 28.—J. F. White, for ten years orderly in the state treasurer's office, is under arrest here charged with shooting Mrs. Josephine Russell, a handsome widow, this aft enoon. Jealously was the only appar ent motive. White is 65 years old and a wid ower. Mth. Russell Is 35 years old. White formerly boarded with the woman. Early this morning he appear ed at a milk depot, where Mrs. Rus sell traded, and spent the day until 4:30 o’clock. When she cams In, without a word, he shot her in the neck, so the police say. She fell and then slowly and with deliberate aim, the police assert. White fired three more shots into her body. He made no attempt to escape and when ar rested denied committing the crime. Mrs. Russell died to-night. ROOSEVELT WANTED AT NEW ORLEANS. New Orleans, Nov. 28. —At a meet ing of delegates from the Progressive Union and all the commercial ex changes an invitation to President Roosevelt to visit New Orleans was unanimously extended. A permanent committee was appointed to make ar rangements. The President will be asked to spend some days here and see the port thoroughly, besides taking a trip to the Mississippi's mouth. Mobile Invite* lloosevelt. Mobile, Ala., Nov. 28,—The Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club re solved to-day to Invite President Roosevelt to visit Mobile. ■ ■ “tJen.” Coxey n llnnkrnpt. Columbus, 0., Nov. 28.—"0en." Jacob S. Coxey of Mount Vernon, once leader of the "Commonweal” army, to-night filed a personal petition in bankruptcy in the United States court. His lla-, 'bllltles are given as 1287.000. His as sets consist of 2,560 shares of stock in the Coxey Steel and Silica Sand Com pany and an unsecured note for 111,- 000. The Coxey Steel and Silica Sand Company is now in the hands of a , receiver. The Vole In Virginia. Richmond, Va., Nov. 28.—The State Board of Canvassers met here to-day and found that the vote of Virginia In the recent presidential election was as follows: Democratic, 80,638; Republican, 46,- 450; Populist. 359; Prohibition, 1.382; Social Democrat, 56: Socialist Labor, 218 The plurality of Parker over Roose velt In the state Is thus shown to have been 34,188. Rejected Government Bill. Paris. Nov. 28.—During the absence of several of the ministerial members the committee, which has been cons ti ering the eepsratlon of church end etate to-dey voted the rejection of the government's bill presented by Premier Combes In the name of President Lou bet. The action of the committee caueed excitement, It is expected that a reconsideration of the bill will be ••cured hereafter,