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I 1 LAE03 DEIE5ATES MEET AT SCMie:! Twenty-First Convention of American Federation. *N UNPRECEDENTED GATHERING NO LONGER A MENACE. Two Hundred and SeventyTive Dele gates Are In Attendance, Represent ing Over One Million Working Peo ple In This Country and Europe. Scranton, Pa„ Dec. 5—The twenty- first convention of the American Fed eration of Labor was called to order shortly after 10 o’clock this morning by President Samuel Gompprs and the .greatest labor convention probably that has been held in this country was under way. It is estimated that 27b delegates are in attendance from this country and Europe, representing 1,- 503,000 working people. The conven tion is held in St. Thomas college hall and delegates marched to the moating place in a body, preceded by . a band of music. The executive council has been in session for several days transacting routine business, hearing complaints and arranging to receive resolutions. The credentials committee has sev eral complaints to consider. Chief among these protests is that ol Lie United Hatters of North America against the seating of Gabriel Joseph, cigarmaker, the delegate sent by tne United Labor league of Philadelphia. Protests have been filed against the representative of the Richmond Cen tral Labor union by some of the ne gro delegates, who assert that that organization has discriminated against negro working people l y refusing to admit the negro trade unions to mem bership. A protest has also been Hied against seating the representative of the Chicago Central Labor union. The convention will be asked to take action on many disputes between trades that are affiliated with the fen eration. The International Associa tion of Machinists has demanded that the charter of the English Amalga mated Society of Engineers, Machin ists, etc., be annulled. It is said that the Brotherhood of Carpenters will demand the annun- ment of the charter of the Amalga mated Woodworkers’ union. The International Tile Layers’ un ion will demand jurisdiction over the Mosaic Workers’ union and the elec trical workers will dispute the rigut of gas and steam fitters to run elec tric conduit pipe. There will he a general contest ove*r the trade autonomy. The larger unions will insist upon the right to form mixed unions under their own control where the workers in other trades are employed. The delibera tions of the gathering are secret and the delegates may be here ten days. In the hall the band played “Dixie” as an opening number, the delegates heartily applauding, and when a mo ment later the band struck up “The Star Spangled Banner,” all the dele gates rose to their .eet. Chairman John Devine, of the local committee of arrangements, welcomed the delegates to Scranton and extend ed the hospitality of the thousands of organized workingmen of the Lacka- w r anna and Wyoming valleys. Presi dent Gompers responded. After the naming oi the various committees, the list ot delegates was read and the morning session closed. Aguinaido a Dead Issue So Far as U. S. is Concerned. Snn Francisco, Dec. 5.—Congress man Edgar Weeks, ol Michigan, who arrived Lom Manila on the transport Hancock, when asked about condi tions in the Philippines, replied: “1 saw Aguiraldo and spent half a day with him. He Is not an intelli gent man, and I think feels that he Is inferior in intellect to the Ameri cans'. He seemed to me not clever, but cunning. The general opinion among the military men is that Agui naido should be allowed to escape. He is a dead issue aud is no longer a menace to the United States. It is supposed that he does not want to run away, as he would at once be as sassinated by the friends of General Luna, whom he ordered to be killed. “The new method of educating the natives as adopted by this govern ment is wrong. Refined, handsome young ladies from Vassar and other colleges went down to the Philippines to educate these natives. They have had to put up with all kinds of priva tions and to eat native food, and In some places their lives have been in danger. I think this is entirely unnec essary. In place of these young la dies discharged soldiers of education who had become acclimated should be appointed and the young ladies should be seut home." WHITES AND BUCKS HAVE BLGOBT FIGHT I Serious Hace Fi-iot Near Town of Cpp, Ala. THREE KILLED, TWO WOUNDED CHAFFEE CLOSES PORTS To Prevent Supplies Reaching the In- surg-. nt Filipinos. Manila, Dec. 5.—General Chaffee has issued orders for the closing of all ports in the Laguna and Batangas provinces. The quartermasters there will cease paying rents to the Fili pinos for buildings used for military purposes, as it is known that a large proportion of the money finds its way to the insurgents in the shape of con tributions, and General Chaffee in tends that no more government funds shall find their way into the hands of the enemy. The reason for closing the ports is that too many supplies are found to be getting into the pos session of the insurgents. General Chaffee intends givins BoH. commanding the troops in the Batan gas province, every assistance he may require to subdue the insurrection. Governor Taft is improving rapidly and now expects to return to the Unit ed Slates on the government trans port Grant, which will sail before Christmas. The Trouble Originated In an Attempt to Arrest Some Boisterous Negro Tramps Who Had Been Terrorizing the Town All Day. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 5.—A spe cial to The Journal from Opp, Ala., says: In attempting to arrest some bois' terous negroes here last night J. W. Dorsey was killed, Fayette Marshall seriously wounded, John Fitzsimmons shot in the leg and two unknown ne groes were killed. A number of negro tramps had been running about the town nearly all day and last night in front of Mr. Dorsey’s store they became boisterous, made many threats and then left town in a body. Fearing trouble during the night the city marshal, with several deputies, among them Mr. Marshall, followed the negroes, finding them near a turpentine camp. When asked to surrender by the marshal the ne groes fired at him, the bullet lodging 1 in Fayette Marshall’s leg. The posse returned the fire and the shooting was general for a few minutes. The negroes escaped, but the posse is after them. It is not known how many ne groes were engaged in the shooting. AT NATIONAL CAPITAL WILL TRY TO BREAK RECORD. HER FATE STILL IN DOUBT. Friends Cannot Ascertain Whether or Not Miss Stone Is Dead. New York, Dec. 5.—The Rev. Hen ry D. Haskell, D. D., superintendent of the American board of missions at Samakov, Bulgaria, has sent the fol lowing cablegram to The World re garding Miss Stone and Mme. Tsilka: “There has been no result as yet from our efforts to ascertain the truth about the reports that Miss Stone and Mme. Tsilka are dead. “In the present weather, with the snow many feet deep on the moun tains, traveling there is slow and dan gerous, and I do not expect definite information for two or three days. “It is denied that they are in the Rilo monastery.” Horseback Ride From New York to Chicago In Seven Days. New York, Dec. 5.—According to The World Theodore Moelkinton, once a crack horseman of the German army, will attempt to break the world’s rec ord for long distance riding by trav eling from New York to Chicago in seven days without changing horses. Moelkinton, who was for three years a member of the regiment of the Ger man raiding artillery, said: “The record of the world is now held by a cavalryman in the German army, who rode from Berlin to Vien na in eight days and a half. From New York the distance is greater, but I propose to make tne trip on one horse and do it in seven days. “ have engaged one of the gamest horses in New York and propose to test his mettle. I will not leave his back uncil we turn up in Chicago ex cept for the necessary time required for resting and feeding.” Galleries Crowded to Hear McComas— Other Washington News. Washington. Dec. 5.—The announce ment that Senator McComas, of Mary land, would inaugurate the discussion of tiie suppression of anarchy and an archists filled the senate galleries to day with a goodly number of specta- i tors before the routine business was taken up. I Mr. Hole, of Maine, secured the adoption of a resolution that when the senate adjourns today it lie until next Monday. The heavy inllux of peti tions, bills, etc., continued, much time | being taken up in their formal recep tion. Mr. Penrose, of Pennsylvania, fa vorably reported from the committee on education and labor the bill con tinuing the industrial commission un- til February 15 in order that It may close up work now in hand, and se cured immediate consideration for the measure. The bill was passed. WITH JEWELS HUSBAND FLEES. Captain Freelard. Under Alias of Foo ter, Marries Md.ionaire's Laughter. Columbia, S. C., Dec. 5.- A si i na tion developed at Sumter yesterday. It became known through the investi gation ot a detective that the man named Foster, alleging to be a wealthy Mexican mine owner, who, on October 1»>, at Grace church, New York city, married M-iss Eliza Herrman Wicker, daughter ol a millionaire, is none oth er than Captain A. N. Freeland, of Sumter, who has been in several scrapes. Freeland was for years roadmaster of the Columbia and Florence division of the Atlantic Coast line railroad. He formerly lived in Sumter, where he had business connections. He was discharged after 18 years’ service for alleged immoral conduct, but quickly established himself in business, be coming the president of a mill com pany. As such he raised all the money possible and deserted his business and family. He returned to the funeral of his wife, was arrested for fraud, but could not be convicted. Freeland went to Germany Springs to get cured of rheumatism. In Eu rope he changed his name to Foster. Returning on a trans-Atlantic liner he met Mr. Wicker and daughter. Be fore arriving in New York the young woman had promised to marry him immediately. The father consented, but the brother of the girl protested without effect, and the marriage took place several days afterwards. The brother charged Foster with be ing an impostor. He secured his wife’s jewelry and money and fled. Papers and letters in the trunk left behind told his secrets. The matter has been closely guarded lii New York. The object of the family is to secure evidence to quickly and quietly have the marriage annulled. GEORGIA LEGISLATURE. Oppose Lodge’s Bill. Washington, Dec. 5.—Members of I the house of representatives are show ing some opposition to the origina- j tion of the Philippines revenue legis lation in the senate, and in particular to Senator Lodge's bill which deals with this subject. Representative Tawney, of Minnesota, holds that the senate bill is an invasion of the rights of the house. Mr. Overstreet, of In diana, and other influential members maintain that the senate Philippines bill involves no disregard of house rights, as it extends an existing law to the Philippines and is not a reve nue measure within the meaning of the constitution. Depot Bill Goes to Its Passage This Afternoon. Atlanta, Dec. 5.—The senate today- adopted the following provisions em bodied in the bill amending the con stitution of the state: Providing that all pensions shall ue reduced to an indigent basis. Giving justices of the peace jurisdic tion in damages to personal property and in trover cases when the amount involved does not exceed over $100. Providing for the election of all ' county officers for a term of four ; years. | Providing that the appropriation | bill shall not contain any item not authorized by law and requiring that said bill shall be in the hands of the governor at least ten days before the close of the session. Exempting farm products from taxa tion. The depot bill w r as discussed from 10 to 3 o’clock, the delay being occa- sioned by the filibustering of the mi- i nority, )ut as the depot advocates hau things their own way it went to its passage this afternoon. THE SOUTH DAKOTA SUIT. WILHELMINA FORGIVES HENRY. INSANE MAN SUICIDES. In Top of Tall Tree He Blows His Brains Out. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 5.—A special to The Tribune from Holland, Mich., says: Nelson Culver, during a fit of tem porary insanity, ran from his home at Hamilton and climbed to the top of a tall tamarack tree. When he saw his friends at the foot of the tree trying to rescue him he pulled a gun and blew his brains out. His body dropped to the lower limbs of the tree about 50 feet from the ground and dangled there while his life blood ebbed awav. Family Trouble In Royal Household Smoothed Over. Amsterdam, Dec. 5.—Semi-official intimations have been circulated to the effect that Queen Wilhelmina has forgiven her husband. Prince Henry of The Netherlands, the suggestion being that the public ought to follow suit. Since Prince Henry returned to Het Loo the queen and her husband have been dining together and gradually re suming normal relations. Yesterday they walked together and afterwards drove in the castle park. The relations between Prince Henry and the mem bers of the court are, however, strain ed. The former cordiality has been replaced by an attitude of frigid po liteness on the part of the prince con sort and apparently the gentlemen of the court are equally indisposed to gloss over recent occurrences. The Isthmian Canal Bill Discussed. Washington, Dec. 5.—The senate committee on isthmian canal was in session today and engaged In a gen eral discussion of the Nicaraguan canal bill which was introduced by Senator Morgan, but adjourned with out acting because of the absence ol Senator Hanna. Another Week for Bonine Trial. Washington, Dec. 5.—The lengthy examination of expert witnesses call ed by the defense in the trial of Mrs. Lola Ida Bonine, charged with the murder of James Seymour Ayres, Jr., will necessitate the carrying of the case into next week. It will probably go to the Jury Tuesday. LOST LIFE FOR PASSENGERS. Fire Burns Alkali Plant. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 5.—Fire today practically destroyed plant No. 1 of tne Michigan Alkali works at Wyan- d<>tie, 12 miles down the Detroit river from here. The loss will be very heavy. Conductor of a Chicago Trolley Car Meets With Fatal Accident. Chicago, Dec. 5.—While guarding the lives of passengers in his trolley car. Conductor Michael J. Doonworth, of the South Halstead line, lost his life at a grade crossing last night. The car, northbound, was crowded with people going to the stock show. As he approached the Grand Trunk tracks at Fortieth street Doonworth ran ahead to see if the way was clear. The passenger train approached from the east. While he was still j swinging the danger signal a switch engine approaching from the west ground him to death in sight of the horrified passengers on the car. Southern Postmasters Named. Washington, Dec. 5.—The president today sent the following nominations for postmasters to the senate: Olive E. Stout, Fort Myers, Fla.; Daniel P. Dameron, Clinton, N. C.; W. C. Schaf- fe, Aiken, S. C.; Robert McNeely, Humboldt, Tenn. KILLED WHOLE FAMILY. . Quiet at Rich Hill, Mo. Kansas City, Dec. 5.—A telephone message today from Rich Hii., Mo., says that everything in the mining ramp is quiet and that no further trouble is expected, at least for the present. Two Men Assault Woman. Dayton, O., Dec. 5.—Mrs. Emma Kassner was assaulted on Jackson i street last night by two men, who leaped from a buggy and choked her into insensibility, after which they set fire to her clothing. She was res cued by a negro man, who has dis appeared and cannot be found. The police are investigating. The wom an’s husband, who is a socialist, claims that they are the victims of design ing persons who oppose their views. Verdict of Murder In First Degree Re turned Against Henry Lambert. Dover, Me., Dec. 5.—A verdict of murder in the first degree has been ! returned against Henry Lambert, a young French-Canadian guide and 1 woodsman. Unless some preventative ^ action >8 taken by his counsel he will probably be sentenced sooa. The crime for which Lambert was convicted was a triple murder, the ( victims being J. Wesley Allan, a ; prominent farmer and member of the selectmen of the town of Shirley; his wife, Mary S., and their dangler, Carrie L., aged 15, on Sunday even ing, May 12. The murderer set fire to the lerm buildings in an effort to cover up the crime. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. AL3AN’S SOLDIERS 'AGACJ FIGHT REBELS Engagement Has Ocurred at Aguadulca. GEN. DIAZ HAS SURRENDERED Attorneys for North Carolina Say They Will Win. Raleigh, Dec. 5.—Governor Aycock ha.i received from the marshal of the United States supreme court the pa pers in the case in which South Da kota sues this state to recover about $900,000 principal and interest on bonds of the Western North Carolina railway, issued by the state in 1866, when it owned that road. The papers were sent in order that the governor should aecept service. He has not yet done so. He and the counsel of state and the special attor neys for North Carolina in this suit have just had a conference. Henry G. Chatham, the president of the North Carolina railway, was pres ent and says that while t}ie case may be termed one of some Importance the attorneys express the opinion that the state wiil win out. He says the case will not at all affect the North Caro lina railway. Keep Cuba, Says Ransom. Raleigh. Dec. 5.—The venerable ex- Senator Matt W. Ransom was here yesterday. He is in admirable health and spent over an hour with Governor Aycock. He is warmly in favor of getting rid of the Philippines, but de- | dares that Cuba must belong to the United States, and that It is sure to do so. He also thinks the acquisition of other islands in that vicinity, the Dan ish West Indies, for example, sound policy. Greater Part of His Force, However, Has Joined General Porras’ Troops— United States Blue Jackets Re embark at Colon and Panama. New York, Dec. 5.—General Domin- 1 go Diaz, the insurgent leader, with i ten of hie followers, surrendered to the govern meat troops at Goi gona, says a Colon, Colombia, dispatch to ; The Herald. All the others of Diaz's j forces have joined General Penas, who will resist the government troops under General Alban. The United States blue jackets and marines, who were on shore duty, have re-embarked at Colou and at Panama. General Alban’s troops are now fighting the insurgent force und r General Victoriano Lorenzo at Agua dulca. i PROPOSED COAL COMBINE. Cpitalists Trying to Get control of West Virginia Companies. Cincinnati, Dec. 5.—With a view to a combination of all the independent coal mining companies in the state qi West Virginia, exclusive of those in the Pocahontas fields now controlh i 1 by the Norfolk and Western *ba i, mining and coal engineers under di rection of Cincinnati and New York capitalists are now at work making a thorough examination of the physical conditions of all the mines. Alter they have completed their invest , a- tions Mr. T. G. Williams, of this city, a well known chartered accountant, will begin an examination of the financial conditions of the several companies in so far as their earning capacities are concerned. Upon the report of Mr. Williams the result will be known. It is said that Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan, tin* New Y'ork financier, is the prime mover in the proposed combination. Ml Stuffed Up That’s tin 1 condition of many sufb rers from catarrh, espec inlly in tin* morning. Great difficulty ia experienced in clear ing the In id and throat. No wonder catarrh causes headache, impairs the taste, Fmell and hearing, pollutes t’o< 1 !• Mil, d -ranges the stom ach and affects tin- appetite. To cure cat rrh, treatment must be constitutional—alterative and tonic. •‘I was nfllicted with catarrh. I took medicines of -litferent kinds, giving each a fair trial; but gradually grew worse until I could hardly hear, taste or smell. I then concluded b try Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and after taking live bottles I was cured ami have not had any return of the disease since.” Ecoknf Forbes, Lebanon, Kan. Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures catarrh—it soothes and strength ens the mucous membrane and builds up the whole system. REPUBLICANS ANXIOUS. Death of Dr. Carl Myer. New York, Dec. 5—The Rev. Dr. ' , arl Myer, one of the oldest profes sors in Rutgers college, is dead at his home in New Brunswick, N. J. His death was due to heait disease. He was more than 8<> years old. He had occupied the chair of modern lan guages and literature in the college for mauy years. Eleven countenek ng cases will be tried in the federal court at Raleigh, N. C., Friday. Formal notice of the absorption of the M. C. Wetmore Tobacco compa ny, of St. Louis, by the Continental company has been issued to dealers In a statement by the Wetmore com pany. I The schooner Isaac T. Campbell re ports a rough passage from Savannah, Ga., to Fall River, Mass. She encoun tered the heavy storm of Nov. 23, dur ing which she lost a portion of her deck load. I The Dresden Savings and Loan ; hank has made an assignment. The [ bank's share capital is i.dOO.ono marks. Its depositors number T.dOrt, : •'fth aggregate deposits of T.uun.ouo jfcarks. The Mexican government will ton- d<s - the delegates of the pan-American conference a magnificent ball on the last night of the year at the national palace. The expense will not be less than $100,000. Barnesville Bank Closes. Barnesville, Ga., Dec. 5.—The doors , of the Barnesville Savings bank were closed yesterday and all business for the present has been suspended. Mayor Walter B. Smith, of Barnes- ; ville, was appointed by the United States court in Macon receiver for j the bank. The assets and liabilities of the institution are not yet known. ! The closing of the bank is attributed | directly to the shutting down of the ’ Barnesville Manufacturing company and the Hanson-Crawley company, two of the largest cotton mills in this city. Removals May Follow Failure to Har monize Warring Factions. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 5.—Since tho appointment of ex-Governor Thomas G. Jones to be federal judge the Re publican office holders in Alabama have been very apprehensive. Dis trict Attorney Vaughn, of this district, is now on the anxious bench, and so also appears to be Postmaster Hughes, of this city. Mr. Vaughn, who is the chairman of the Republican state executive com mittee ot Alabama and who was dur ing the late President McKinley's ad ministration the dispenser of patron age in tnis state, is understood to have the displeasure of President Roosevelt on account of his failure to harmon ize th ; warring factious of the party in this stf»te, and he may lose his of fice and patronage as a result. Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, cf Huntsville, and Judge Tnomas Roulhoe, of Sheffield, the latter a gold Democrat, are said to be the contestants for Vaughn’s place. Dr. Hughes, the postmaster, is Mr. Vaughn's close political friend and ally. They have stood together during po litical calm and storm. They both stand well in a business and social way, and like Mr. Vaughn, Dr. Hughes has made a most acceptable officer. The only objection that is urged against him is that he and Vaughn failed to quiet the Republican differ ences in the state. Dr. Hughes has a competitor for his place in a Mr. Jackson, who, however, seems not to he as influential as are the contestants for Mr. Vaughn's place, and the conclusion here is that Dr, Hughe? will win. f > Dr. Hughes and Mr. Vaughn have left for Washington, and It is believ ed that the president will relieve their anxiety within a few days. THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. A. J. Forde Pleads Guilty. Carrollton, Ga., Dee. 5.—A. J. Forde of Alabama, one of the most active here on June 7 last, when Carroll county’s jail was attacked in an at tempt to lynch Ike Williams, the negro convicted of the murder of Ottis Word, in which attack Sheriff J. L. Merrell killed Leader Bennett In repulsing the mob, pleaded guilty in the city court of Carrollton here yesterday and w’as fined $150. Four others under indict ment for riot jointly with Forde re main to be tried this week here. Blalock Bill Knocked Out. Atlanta, Dec. 5.—After more than two hours of strenuous debate the Bla lock resolution, providing that the in terest on the public debt of the state be paid < ui ofc the public property fund, was killed in the house yesterday. The measure was considered in the com mittee ot the whole, which reported favorably to the house, but the report was disagreed to by a vote of 76 to 74. So close was the vote that at the request of the speaker the roll call was verified. Georgia Postmaster Behind Bars. Valdosta, Ga., Dec. 5.—H. Ellis, postmaster at Garrant, Coffee county, was brought to \ aldosta and tried w. G. Windham and a half dozen ne- There will be Ballot Results In the Re-election cf All Executives. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 5.—The grand lodge of Masons has had the most successful session in its history Everything has been pleasant and all the reports have shown prosperity. The election of officers resulted in the re-election of all the old officers, as follows: Russell M. Cunningham, grand master; Robert Redden, depu ty grand master; Henry H. Mathews, senior giand warden; Ben M. Jacobs, junior grand warden; William H. Ding- ley, grand treasurer; George A. Beau champ, grand secretary; William C. Bledsoe, grand chaplain; W. D. Me- Iver, grand marshal; George H. Thig pen, senior grand deacon; H. E. Mitch ell, junior grand deacon; E. J. Garri son, senior grand steward; E. S. Gat- chell, junior grand steward; Charles A. Allen, grand tyler. TRAINS COLLIDE; MANY HURT. Freight and Passenger Mix on Bin mingham Mineral Road. Birmingham, Ala., Dec. 5.—A mixed freight and passenger train on the Bir mingham Mineral railroad while tak ing water near Bessemer last night, was run into in the rear by a freight train. The caboose and passenger coach were smashed into smithereens. The following casualties resulteu: J. J. Dickson, agent of Equitable In surance company, thigh and head bruised, serious; W. M. Keith, hurt on head and body, serious; Dr. E. P. Lacey, R. J. Tillman, J. E. Dilworth, last night before United States Com missioner J. M. Johnson on a charge of embezzling the postoffice funds. Ho was bound over to the United States court in $200 bond, but being unable to give it was placed in jail at Sa vannah. His Arm Severed By a Saw. Macon. Ga., Dec. 5.—Charles Free- ney, 26 years old, a helper at the plan ing mill of J. T. Gantt, on Third street, met wi;h an accident yesterday that i w hen near him, and as the man took will cause his death. He was at work no notice he tried to stop, but too grocs slightly injured, no deaths. Deaf Man Killed By Engine. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 5.—A pas senger train on the Western railroad ran down and Instantly killed N. W. Franklin, who was totally deaf, near Milstead yesterday. The engineer saw the man on the track in front, walking along, but expected him to get out of the way. He blew the whist la in a planing mill sawing ends from planks when his right arm was caught by the saw and completely severed. The saw also entered his side and pen etrated his lungs. late. Franklin resided in that neigh borhood. Baptist Minister Dies Suddenly. Atlanta, Dec. 5.—Rev. Thomas C. Boykin, one of the oldest and best known ministers In the Baptist church in Georgia, was found dead in his bed yesterday morning at the home of his •on. B. M. Boykin, 101 Capitol avenue. Heart failure or apoplexy is supposed to be the cause of death. Bank Failure at Lenoir, Tenn. Knoxville, Dec. 5.—The Lenoir City hank at l^enoir City, "lenn., closed its doors this morning. It had a ca])- ital of $50,000. It is stated depositors will get all due them. The suspen sion of business is said to be due ta depreciation in Lenoir City real es tate. It is a boom town 30 miles from Knoxville. Bankruptcy Petition Filed. Savannah. Ga.. Dec. 5.—Woods & Malone, cotton factors, had a petition in Involuntary bankruptcy filed against them yesterday. Their liabilities are placed at about $150,0(10, whilo their a si ts are some $50,000 less. Pacific Coast Storm Swept. Portland, Ore., Dec. 5.—Tho sever est storm of the season raged off tba Oregon and Washington coast for 36 hours. Weather Forecast Official Beale’s estimate of the wind’s ve locity off the coast is 90 miles an hour, with gusts reaching 100 mile* au hour.