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6 WILL SAVE MONEY WHESt W VR REVEIHR T*\ES AHE WITHDRAW* OX JILY 1. MORE THAN $75,000 A YEAR. THAT XOW LEAVES SAVAIMAH AA ILL UK LBFT HERE. Sinrf the Enartnipiil of fhp War Apvpdup I,aw Savannah Haa Pnr ,-honed an Avcraar of SIWI.IIOO AVortli of Stamp* a Trap—By the ExPtnptlon of Certain Article* on •Inly 1 Tbl* Will Be Reduced lo Alinal *7o.<KMl—Ordinary Internal Revenue Collected Here 1* About JMO.OIMI a A ear—Exception W ill Be Welcomed—lloer the la a I* Amended. The removal of the war revenue taxes on July-1 will mean that Savannah will be relieved of contributions to the gov ernment lhat amount to more than 175,000 a year. The amount is large, but it is, nevertheless, the aggregate of money that is paid out for the stamps on checks, promissory notes, express shipments, money orders and telegraph messages and other things. Though the burden of the taxes has not fallen heavily upon any on© person, it i has affected all the citizens of Savannah and has been a decided drain upon the financial resources of the city. The with drawal of many of the taxes at the end of the fiscal year will be eagerly welcom ed by all classes. The war revenue act was passed June IJ, 1898, and became operative on July 1. It provided for tlie taxation of sixty-two articles. The act was so amended by Con- gress a few days ago a* to repeal the tax upon many of the articles. Others were reduced, while a considerable num ber are to be retained. The following is a statement of the articles upon which taxes were imposed by the act and of the eifect of the amendment upon each: Beer, $2 per barrel and 7V4 per cent, discount—reduced to sl-60 per barrel and 7’b per cent, discount repealed; bankers’ capital and surplus. SSO to $25,W, and $2 for each additional sl,ooo present law re tained; stock brokers. sso—retained; pawn brokers. s2o—retained; commercial brok ers, s2o repealed; custom house brokers, JltV-retained; proprietors of theaters, mu seums and concert halls, sl(o—retained; proprietors of circuses. sloo—retained; pro prietors of other public exhibitions, slo— proprietors bowling alleys or billiard rooms, $5 for each alley or table— retained; tobacco and snuff, 12 cents per pound-discount of SO per cent.; cigars’ weighing more than J pounds per 1,000, $3.60 per 1.000—53 per $1,000; el gars weigh ing not more than 3 pounds per 1,000 $1 per I.ooo—lß cents per pound; cigarettes weighing more than 3 pounds per 1,000, *3.60 per I.ooo—retained; cigarettes weigh ing not more than 3 pounds per 1.000, $1.50 per 1,000 —valued at not more than $2 per 1,000, 18 cents per pound: valued at more than $2 per 1,000, 36 cents per pouna; dealers in leaf tobac <o. $> (o $24. retained; dealers In tobacco, sl2, retained; manufacturers of tobacco, $ to s2l. retained; manufacturers of cigars, $6 to $24, retained; bonds, deben tures, certificates of indebtedness, etc., 5 rents for each SIOO, retained; certificates of stock, transfers, 2 cents for each SIOO, retained and amended so as to include bucket shops; sales of products at ex changes, 1 cent for each SIOO, 1 cent for each SIOO, sales of merchandise in actual course of transportation exempt ed; bank checks. 2 cents—repealed: drafts or bills of exchange, inland, 2 cents for each sloo—retained; certificates of deposit, 2 cents—repealed: promlsorry notes. 2 cents for each sloo—repealed: money or ders, 2 cents for each sloo—repealed; bills of exchange, foreign, 4 cents for each SIOO —2 cents for each $100; bills of lading for exports, 10 cents—repealed; express re ceipts, 1 cent—repealed; freight receipts or domestic bills of lading, 1 cent—retain ed; telephone messages, 1 cent—repealed; bonds of indemnity and bonds not otherwise specified; 50 cents —repealed, except bonds of In demnity; certificates of profit, 2 cents for each sloo—retained; certificates of damage, 25 cents—repealed; certificates not other wise specified, 10 cents— repealed; charter party, $3 to slo—repealed; brokers' con tracts, 10 cents—retained; conveyance, 50 cents for each ssoo—exempted below $2,500, above $2,500, 25 cents for each $500; tele graph messages. 1 cent—repealed; entry of goods at custom house for consump tion, 25 cents to sl—retained; en try for withdrawal, 50 cents—retain ed; insurance, life, 8 cents on each SIOO repealed; marine. Inland. fire one-half cent on each sl—repealed; cas ualty, ftdelty and guaranty, one-half cent on each sl—repealed; lease, 25 cents to $1 —repealed; manifest for custom house en try, $1 to to—repealed; mortgage or con veyance In trust, 25 cents for each $1,500 repealed; passage ticket. $1 to ss—exempt ed below SSO in value; power of attorney to vote, 10 cents—repealed; power of attorney to sell. 25 cents— repealed; protest, 25 cents—repealed; warehouse receipts, 25 cents, repealed; proprietary medlclnrs, A* cent for each 6 cents, repealed; perfumery and cosmetics, K cent for each 5 cents, repealed; chew ing gum. 4 cents each sl, repealed; sparkling or other wines, one pint, 1 cent, more than one pint, 2 cents, retained; petroleum and sugar refineries. >4 per cent, gross receipts In excess of $250,000, retained; sleeping and parlor cor tickets, 1 cent, retained; legacies of every de scription, various rates; mixed flour, 4 cents per barrel, retained; manufactur ers of mixed Hour, sl2 per annum, re tained; tea, custom duty of 10 cents per pound, retained. The withdrawal of the taxes will mean relief, not only from the necessity of paying heavily for the conduct of war In the Philippines, but from great In convenience. The banks, telegraph, tel ephone, express and railroad companies, and, In short, all who are affected by the taxes now, will not have to open num erous extra accounts because of stamps, personal unpleasantness, too, will be avoided by the withdrawal of the tax, as many clerks who oome In contact with the public and Its prejudice and pecultar- TlTes will testify. For those articles taxed by the act for which stamp* can be secured In Savan nah. In this city there has been expended anually an average of $150,0(10 since the passage of the law. By the removal of the taxes from the articles shown In the statement, the amount will be reduced to about $70,000. When no war taxes are on, the usual Internal revenue collections in Savannah are about $40,000 a year. An Idea of the volume of the drain that is marie upon. Savannah's business Inter ests by the act may be shown by Mg- SPRING LANGUOR Hoctetter'g Stomach Biller* Is what you need at this season to brace you up. It'a a medicine for every one. young or old. To tone up the turn-*, sharpen the appetite, build Arm flesh, rid the system of all Iro purlile* and cure stomach disorder*, there Is nothing like It. It I* a safeguard against Inaomula or attack* of blllousnc**. Hee that Our I'rlvate He venue Hi amp cover* tbs neck of the bottle. whiii FOR HOSTETTEH’S yolk LIVKH STOMACH AND MD.UVS BITTERS DYSPEPSIA My DYSPEPSIA Cl/RE positively cures all farms of indigestion or stom ach trouble. It rejuvenates worn-oul stomachs. It builds up stomachs thal have been weakened by powerfulcath artics and old-fashioned nostrums. ManyorTs Dyspepsia Care corrects bloating^! the stomach, palpitation of the heart, shortness ci breath, and all affections of the heart caused by it> digestion, wind on the stomach, belching wind si sour food,bad taste, offensive breath, loss of appetite faintness or weakness of the stomach, improper ci# Culation, coated tongue, heart-burn or water-brash. His Headache Cure stops headache in 3 mint tea Manyon's Pile Ointment cures all forms of piles Munyon’* Blood Cure corrects all blood in*, pur itiea Munyon’s Liver Cure corrects headache, bilious •ess, jaundice, constipation and all liver diseases. Munyon’s Female Remedies are a boon to women, Munyon’s Asthma Cure and Herbs arrguaranterdte fell eve asthma in three minutes and cure in five daya Munyon’s Catarrh Remedies never fail. Munyon’s Vitaluer restores lost powers to weak men. Price, sl. Munyon has a cure for every disease. to Health (free) trllsof them. Cures, mostly 25 cU. Munyon, New York and Philadelphia. ■ IMOX’S I>HILLB CURES CATARRH. ures Riven yesterday by one of the lead ing bankers. The cheeks received by his bank m a day cost $lO for stamps, at 2 cents each, while the average of $15,000 worth of notes t!at are negotiated costs $3 a day, making the revenue to the gov ernment from his bank $l3. Conceding that the remaining six banks in the city will average $lO e day for checks and promissory notes, the total tor the seven would be $73 a day. CITY BREVITIES. Maj. A S. Bacon has resigned the po sition of member of the Park and Tree Commission. He was appointed about ten weeks ago by the Mayor. There will be a meeting to-night at Confederate Hall of the ladies and gen tlemen composing the committee to make arrangements for tiie benefit for the vet erans’ fund. B. W. Nunnal'y, manager for the Han ford Ascetylene Machine Company of Richmond, has installed a 300-light dou ble machine in the residence of Mr. 3. P. Hhotter at Greenwich Park. "Are Womanly Women Doomed” will be the subject of Rev. Dr. I. P. Mea des this evening at the Temple Mickva Israel. These lectures follow immediate ly after the religious services and are al ways well attended. A force of hands began the work of put ting the enclosure about the Confeder ate monument in the Park Extension In repair yesterday. The work will he done under the direction of the Streets and Denes Committee of Council. Some time ago a petition from the Daughters of the Confederacy, asking that the work be done, was received by Council. Pedestrians of the east side of Bull street, between Broughton street and the lane, late yeßterday afternoon were very much surprised to see a lot of glass come crashing dwon from the second story of Leopold Adler’s. Fortunately no one was directly under the window whence it came so no damage was done. The glass was knocked out of the window by an ac cident. The first of the Lenten teas to be given by the Board of Managers of the Wo man's Exchange will be at the Exchange room this afternoon, beginning at 4 o’clock. It will be under the manage ment of the House Committee of which Mrs. George Mills is chairman. Refresh ments will*!*? served and efforts will be made to mnke all who attend have an enjoyable time. The Board of Election Registrars are so well pleased with the manner in which the registration lists were typewritten that they will write Miss Katie V. O’Con nor a letter congratulating her on the work. MiSs O’Connor Is employed In the office of J. K. & George T. Cann, and was awarded the contract for making out the lists of voters. Registrar J. Robert Creamer stated yesterday that the work had been done In an exceprlonally neat manner, and that for that reason the hoard will take official cognizance of the fact. Miss O’Connor is a daughter of Deputy Sheriff Edward O'Connor. STRUCK WITH A H.UIMKH. East Indlnn klineiunker's Skull (racked by a Hina. Francis Lewis, an East Indian shoe maker, well-known in police circles, was arrested yesterday by Patrolman J, A. Christian, near the City Market, on com plaint of D. M. Goldburg. Lewis was under the Influence of liquor, and besides biting the prosecutor, threatened to kill bin son. Goldburg had a desperate scuf fle with the shoemaker before the ar rival of the patrolman and cracked lew is’ skull with a hammer. The blow knocked the drunken shoemaker down, and a stream of blood flowed from a ghastly wound In the back of the head. The prisoner’s wound was dressed by I'olloe Surgeon Osborne, and Lewis will be able to appear before Recorder My rlck In Police Court this morning. CHIMNEY BERHED OUT. Orcnpanta f House Sold tt Had Not Keen denned In Year*. The southern section of the tire depart ment was called out at 8 o’clock last night by a burning chimney in Henry street lane, between Lincoln and Abercom streets. An alarm was sounded from box 47 at Abercorn and Henry streets, and the department made good time In answering the call. The house Is a one and a half story frame building occupied by George Small. The occupants stated that the chimaey had not been cleaned In three years, and Judging from the blase their statement was true. Dentil of Mrs. L. 4. Iluriiwell. Mrs. L. A. Barnwell, relict of the late John H. Barnwell, died at 1 o’clock this rr.orning at the residence of tier son-in low. Mr. John H. Fox, oy Barnard street, after a long Illness. Mrs. Barnwell was 7b years old, and had been In ill health for a number of years. She leave* two daugh ters, Mrs. Fox and Mrs F. A. Pulton and two sons, Mr. Cuthbert Barnwell of Sa vannah and Mr. N. B. Barnwell of Flor ida. Her husband died In Savannah 32 years ago. The fnneral will take place from Mr. Fox's residence to-morrow morning. Y. M. C, A. taym Exhibition. The V. M. C. A. will give the last ex hlbitton of the season to-night In the gymnasium hall. It Is expected that be tween 75 and list men and ho>A will take part. They have !*-■ ii training tor the oc casion for aoin< months, and are aura to give a creditable exhibition. Admission will be by ticket, and Judging by the dentals! fur these raid*, there Mill Lit tin lack Of •! viators. THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1901. FACTIONS J.INED UP. (Continued from Tenth Page.) the books will probably feel sore when they learn of what has happened. The ballot boxes have been taken out of the Court House cellar and the voting stands were Jn place during the afternoon. Tables, chairs and writing material were also placed In the offices that are to be used as voting places, and everything will be in readiness when the polls open this morning. The streets will be flooded with circu lars this morning shouting the praises of the various candidates. One of the most interesting circulars that has come to light thus far bears the caption, "We Know That the Temptation is Great.” The circular Is an appeal from someone for Maj. Screven, and among other things, says: "Maj. Screven has tendered his services for the protection of the citizens of Sa vannah. on all occasions, and has always been ready to follow the ttag of his coun try. He has always proven to his friends a good warrior. Nothing can be said about him excepting that he Is always ready to serve his friends, let the call be where it may. If it is to the Legislature, he Is ready; if it is to be an alderman of the city of Savannah, he is ready; if it is to be superintendent of the police force, he is ready; and in other words a good citi zen. "He is ready—on all occasions where his services are required to protect all good citizens, and we are satisfied that Maj. Screven is the gentleman for Or >7lnary, and we hope on the day of the 15th instant, every voter will rally to the polls with that precious ballot, signed Thomas Screven for Ordinary, because a good man meke3 a good government.” Xnughtin May He Chief. Many of those who are on the inside hazard the prediction that if Maj. Screven is elected Magistrate Michael Xaughtin will be made superintendent of police. Justice Naughtln is an avowed candidate for the office, in the event that Maj. Screven is successful, and he has a strong following. Last May at a meeting of the romip I Mr* cr rv*rr*r* r-9 _ tlon party Justice Naughtln was a can didate against Mr. J. J. Horrigan for sheriff of the City Court. A majority of the committee favored Mr. Horrigan and Justice Xaughtin suggested that the nom ination bo made -unanimous. His attitude on that occasion is still remembered by the leaders in his party and there arc many who believe that he will be super intendent of police if Maj. Screven wins to-day. Ex-Chief of Police Frank Mc- Dermott has been mentioned as a prob able candidate for the same office as has W. T. Hussey. Both of these are strong administration men and have many friends who are among those in control at this time. If to-day’s electfon turns as many believe it will there w(YI be an intersting and exciting race for superintendent of po lice. ELKS’ SOCIAL SESSION. Their Lady Friend* Given an Even ing of Fan. The Elks gave a ladies’ social session last night at their hall, at Broughton and Whitaker streets, and as is the case with all their social affairs, It was a most pronounced success. , Besides the families of the members of the lodge, there were a number of Invited guests, among them being four gentle men and four ladies of the “Phil and Net tie Peters Comedy Company,” and, later in the evening, after their performance at the theater, a number of the Gorton Minstrels. All of the visitors, as well as the home talent, took part In the programme, which was of a most enjoyable character. There was nothing classic about that programme —it was a free-and-easy, go-as-your-please programme. Intended to amuse, not In struct; also, It filled the bill. The first number was a vocal solo by Mrs. Franz Hubner, with violin obligato by Prof. Hubner. Then came Mr. C. D. McCardle who sang the “New Kingdom,” by Tours. Mr. W. W. Starr, who presided with all the dignity and grace that he usually displays on such occasions then ordered "policeman” Sam Reynolds to ar rest and bring to the platform Dr. Coch ran and Mr. W. F. Blois. They were duly carried before the tribunal and ordered to sing the “Larboard Watch" or submit to a fine for disobedience. They sang. Dr. Cochran then sang a parody on "Same Otd Story, Nothing New.” In which well known members of the lodge were made the butts of his wit. His song scored a distinct success and he was warmly applauded. Then the programme was taken up by the members of the Peters Company who sang solos, medleys, and took part in skits. The members of the Gorton Mins trels then arrived and entertained the gathering until Mr. Starr decided to show them what he called the “real thing,” which is the Elks' Band of Yamacraw cake-walkers and singers, who were got ten up In the most unique garment* and with a most elaborate expenditure of black and red grease paint. Refreshments, belli solid and liquid, were served during and greatly enjoyed by the large audience that was present. (r.tvu A “TEW Veto M BVESfIMi." I.uther I.cnmic’* Entertainment and Installation nt t'hnrrh of A ace melon. An Interesting entertainment was given last night by the Luther League of the Lutheran Church of the Ascension. The officers of the league were Installed by Rev. Dr. W. C. Schaeffer, and the re mainder of the evening was devoted to Tennyson, a sketch of whose life was read with many of his poems. The pro gramme, was as follows: The Troubadours. Installation of officers. Tennyson, the Man—Mr. W. B. Spann, Jr. Tennyson, the Poet—Miss Maud Schaef fer. "The Charge of the Light Brigade- Master Herman Lang. Plano—"Valse Brilllante”—Mrs. Joste Feigel. "Lc I Burleigh”—Miss Annie Gibbons. Violin polo, "Intermezzo"—Mr. C. S. Connerat, Jr. "Sir Launcelot and Queen Guinevere"— Mr. John Vetter. Plano solo, "Sonata Pnthotique"— (Beethoven)—Miss Annie Henken. "Lady Clara”—Mrs. Pauline Roberts. The Troubadours—Mandolin and Guitar Club. Refreshments wore served at the con clusion of the programme. Rnrrett Want* to Fight. Joe Barrett, who signs himself the light weight champion of Maryland, Is anxious to get on a tight In Savannah with some good man and to that end has written the Morning News. He will fight, he says, whiner take nil, or such other terms as the managers may agree on Barrett claims to have beuten Jack Hanlon at catch weights In eight rounds: Billy Duke In one round; to have fought a three-round draw with Joe Hans. Ileiiulilleana Ka pressed Sympathy. At a meeting of the colored Republicans of Chatham county Inst night the follow ing resolution was unanimously adopted: "Be It resolved, by the Republican* of Cliatham county sends condolence to the family of ex-l'resldeht Benjamin Harri son. 'Us rased. In till*, their liour of be reavemant, and atari to the Congress of these linked State* at Washington. It t*. Tip leaolutlon I* signed by 11 N Rut* kige and by Kd U. Browne, gacrtlgry. A FACTIONAL FIGHT. Continued from Tenth Page. In. When Mr. Saussv called on his au dience to give the administration a stab he asked that an administration that ini met with the approval of at least two thirds of the people be stabbed; an ad ministration that even a man with a barrel had not dared to oppose. He said that the Iron fingers at the people’s throat are on the hands of men who were released several years ago, and who will remain out for some time to come. When the contest was made one of factions it stamped the seal of defeat on the opposi tion candidates. He said that with such a bunch as spoke at the McAlpin meet ing the enemy could only find aid and comfort In their words. As usual it will be an open ticket, he said, and he would not fold it for $Kd. Mr. F. McD. Oliver said that he had been deputized by his partner. Judge Twiggs, to sound the trumpet for Screven. Keilbach ami Wells. Judge Twiggs Is ill. but his heart is with the administration followers and those of Screven and Wells. He spoke of the ability of party candi dates. nnd said that with a clerk like Keilbach. who has the work of the ofHce at his finger tips, .Maj. Screven would make an ideal ordinary. He asked what motive had induced Capt. McAlpin to turn loose a barrel for a judgeship. If that is all that he desires, the speaker said, he was ready to sign a contract with every other member of the bar to tip his hat to Capt. McAlpin and call him judge. 'Mr. Oliver advised his audience to vote the straight ticket like their "matchless lead er.” Osborne. Col. A. R. Lawton said lhat he had been taken completely by surprise. He was al ways ready and glad to express his pref erence of candidates when called on, he said, but he took an entirely different view of the situation. He did not stand on the same platform with his friend Os borne, and felt out of place. He was not a party man, he said, and would vote a straight ticket for the first time in his life to-day. His reason for doing so is that one party has happened to select two men that are by far the best in the Contest. He has known the candidates for ordinary since they were in dresses and thought that by odds Screven is the better man for the office. He did not re member when Mr. Wells ran about in skirts, but he had known him a long time, and felt that he Is qualified, in every way, to fill the office he is seeking. Mr. Shelby- My rick said that to follow such a list of speakers was like eating dry bread after desert. He indorsed Screven and Wells, end spoke of the part the "Disunited" club has played in the campaign. He commented on the barrels that had been tapped by the opposition, but was confident that the success of the candidates in whose interest he spoke was assured. They are backed by ne conservative class of citizens, which is the backbone of the community. At the conclusion of Mr. Myrick's speech the meeting adjourned. FLOWERS FOR THE PARK. Park Bed* Will Be Ablaze With Blossoms Next Ntonth. The Park and the squares, which all winter long have been almost bare of flowers, will soon bloom again with all the myriad tints that spring flowers, va riegated colias and other brilliant-hued plants can give. Mr. Henry Wilby, who is In charge of the floral department of the Park and Tree Commission, is at work planting flowers, and expects by April 10 to have most of the spring plants set out, and many of the summer plants. Already he has set out fo#h large beds of pansies In the Park. The plants are just beginning to bud. but withih ttpirb weeks, unless some unforeseen bad weather occurs, the beds will be flaring patches of variegated col or. Daisies, too, are being planted In profusion, and. later, will follow between 1,500 and 2,000 astor plants of every Im aginable hue. Then will come the non flowering but still ornamental plants, such as the hyblscus. stroblanthus and kindred plants. The beds of Indian shoot, which In the late summer make gorgeous with mingled red and yellow the Park corners, will be set out later in the sea son. Already In the park the plants have felt the wooing breath of spring. The branches of the red-bud trees are aglow with their lilac blossoms, the peach and plum trees are just bursting Into flower, while the fluer de its give every indica tion of opening within the next few days. The japonlca bushes were never more pro lific, while the Jonquil beds are already showing as golden patches. After the park has been supplied with flowers the Bull street squares will re ceive the attention of Mr. Wilby, and, last of all, Colonial Park. Mr. Wilby has recently built an annex to the green house on Barnard street, where he keeps his supplies of stock plants, and, through the winter, harbors his other shrubs. The annex Is 100x10 feet and contains over 5.000 stock plants. Mr. Wilby said yesterday that his present stock of plants and flow ers of all kinds was much larger than It has ever been before, and that the park and squares would be better provided this season than ever before. Though its floral beauty may be in creased the Park is nevertheless losing much of the natural beauty that has characterized It since it was set apart for its present purpose. So many of the pines have been destroyed by cyclones, or died from other causes that there are only seven left standing. A PRIZE Picture Puzzle The above picture contain* four facet—a father end hi* three daughters. Any <nc can nnd the father's face, but ft it not to eat? te distinguish the facet of the three young ladies If, however, you succeed in locating the three daughters' fares you will receive an offer of a reward which may repay you many timet over fora little trouble ou your part, as Flr Hundred Dollar ■* In rath prltet will beoffered to thoee whnanswrrqulcfcly. Out out the above picture puaete. and ir able to And the three daughter!' facet mark each with a croaa ' X ) and In< lots tame with i?sc. In atlver. or 1$ two cent stamp*, for a package of "Mnturdny Night," which Is the twentieth century scleniirie discovery for cleansing the system. If you have correctly inerted the three hidden faces you alll receive our offer of Five Hun dred Del la re, which we will positively tend the asms dny your nnawer la re ceived, Alto, to each and every person who is eueceatful In hading the three hidden faces *• will tend promptly,and absolutely free, ahead tome Herman I’enrl *''urf I'ln. The eilraordlnary offer of Five Hundred Della re it mad# by a reliable i'oniaii) f*r the hole purn<*f of Introducing our preparation# quirki/ through bright people, aad should not be claaaeo with catch peauy affairs fend tour anawsr to day Remember, every <>## has an eqml opportunity ; diatom# makes no dtf ferae- r *u#fecU-uf uereMfCd *r your muaey S funded Ad drees Dftl’U <.V, DC *ft a#ftai . baffler*. - • Said the Jester ■ * rife f Uneeda ,^|§i| Mm B sff| lj| ttv < l If] W ffl a man hungry” 1 LOCAL PERSONAL Mr. R. 11. Plant of Macon was at the De Soto yesterday. Mr. T. M. Miller of Atlanta was at the De Soto yesterday. Mr. H. L. ilummingway left yesterday for New York via the Seaboard Air Line. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Grotnme left for Washington by way of the Southern yes terday. • Mr. R. J. Stewart is seriously ill with the grip. His friends hope for his early recovery. y Mr. and Mrs. George K. McGraw went to St. Augustine yesterday by way of the Seaboard Air Line. Mr. and Mrs. John Wiegand who were called to New York several da>-6 ago by the serious illness and subsequent death of Mr. George Wiegand will re turn to Savannah to-day. Mr. E. R. Ayres, staff correspondent of the New York Mercantile and Financial Times, is a guest at the Pulaski. Mr. Ayers comes to Savannah to prepare ar ticles on the city’s commercial and indus trial enterprises, which will later appear in his paper. He visited Savannah on the same mission two years ago, and returns to find pronouced advances made along all lines of local development. He will be welcomed among his old acquaintances. AT THE THEATER. Gorton's Minstrels played to a small au dience last night, but the house was as large as could be expected on the night preceding a heated election and several political meetings playing as counter at tractions. The show is not a pretentious one, and there is no splendor of first part, but the programme contains some things of worth. Probably the vocal and instrumental numbers were among the most enjoyable features of the programme. Phil and Nettie Peters will resume their engagement with a matinee this after noon, when "Finnegan's Luck” will be presented. To-night “A Dashing Widow” will be the bill. The performances which the Peters Company are giving are among the best produced by popular price com panies which visit Savannah. FIVE FISHERMEN PUNISHED. Fined $25 Each for Violating State Laws. Five cases of violation of the state law prohibiting non-residents Ashing in Geor gia waters were called in the Superior Court yesterday morning; five pleas of guilty were entered and five sentences, each to pay a fine of $25 and costs or serve three months on the chaingang were Im posed. The defendants were of the party re cently captured by Fish Warden E. W. O’Connor and his deputies. The names of the defendants are Harvey Flanigan, Will iam Saunders, Lewis Holston, Frank Nor ton and J. B. Showrds. All the fines were paid. HEI.!) MEMORIAL SERVICES. Trinity Chnrph Honored (he Mem ory of Its Dead, A memorial service in remembrance of Mrs. Maria Swoll, Mrs. S. B. Marshall and Mr. Gustave B. Groover was held at Trinity Church Sunday-school room las; night. After an interesting address and a prayer by Rev. Bascom Anthony, a biographical sketch of Mrs. Swoll was read by Mr. C. P. Miller; one of Mrs. S. B. Marshall by Miss Fannie Dorsett, and a similar sketch of Mr. Groover by Mr. J. A. Varnado. After these papers had been read a number of the audience upon invitation, arose and told incidents and anecdotes of the dead members in whose honor the meeting was held. Two Ennti (look*. Mr. R. L. Pritchard, real estate agent of the Central of Georgia Railway Com pany, is sending out two valuable and handsomely printed and illustrated pam phlets, the "Farmer’s Guide,” and the "Truck Farming." The publications are issued by the Supervising Committee of the experimental farms of the North Carolina State Horticultural Society, Southern Pines, N. C. The books are Invaluable to the farmer and truck gar dener and all others who are Interested In raising those things that appertain to a farm, whether they work for profit or pleasure. ’ President R. G. Erwin of the Plant Sys tem arrived last night from Brunswick. He and General Superintendent W. ti, Drnbam left at a later hour for Charles ton. where (here Is to be a conference of officials to-day. NEGRO DEFENDED HIMSELF. Rut Whs Convicted nnt| Got Life Sen leucr, Columbia. S. C., March 14.—Peter 'Wil liams, a negro, charged with burglary In Edliitleld, defended himself. Accord ing to his testimony he had recently been a resident of the states from Virginia to Florida Inclusive, and the week of his arrest had been In seven town* In Georgtu and this state. He was convicted and sentenced to life Imprisonment In th penitentiary. Praetor Entertained try Tllluinn. Columbia,, H (’., March 14.—For several days Henator Tillman has been entertain trig ex-genuini Proctor of Y’ermotit, at his honv in Trenton. It Is the first lima Senator Tillman lias entertained. Straw Kkttings, CHINESE and JAPANESE. We have on hand a THOUSAND ROLLS, as sorted up in a Hundred Designs, ranging in price from lOc to 85c. These mattings are our own direct importation, which enables us to save you 25 per cent, on your pur chase. You may not be ready to buy now, but come in and let us show you over the line. Lindsay & florgan OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY FOR NEW YORK, BOSTON AND THE EAST. Unsurpassed cabin accommodations. All the comfort* of a modern hotel. Elec tric lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets include meals and berths aboard ship. PASSENGER FARES FROM SAVANNAH. TO NEW YORK—First Cabin, S2O; First Cabin Round Trip, $32; Intermedi ate Cabin, $15.00; Intermediate Cabin, Round Trip, $24.00. Steerage, $lO. TO BOSTON—First Cabin, $22; First Cabin Round Trip, $36. Intermediate Cabin $17.00; Intermediate Cabin, Round, Trip, $28.00. Steerage, $11.75. l’he express steamships of this line are appointed to sail from Savannah. Cen tral (90th meridian) time, as follows; SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK, CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett, SATURDAY, March 16, at 3:30 p. m. NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, TUESDAY, March 19, at 5:00 p. m. KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher, THURS DAY, March 21, at 6:00 p. m. TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins, SAT URDAY, March 23, at 10:30 a. m. •Steamship Chattahoochee will carry o nly first cabin passengers. Steamship City of Macon, Capt. Savage, will ply between New York and Bos ton on the following schedule: Leave New York for Boston (from New Leave Boston for New York; Lewis* Pier 85. North River (at 4:00 p. m.) Wharf (at 9a. m.), Marcti 20, 27. March 16. 23. 30. This company reserves the right to c honge its sailings without notice and without liability or accountability there for. Sailings New York for Savannah Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 5 p. m. W. G. BREWER, City Tieket and Passenger Agent, 107 Bull street, Savannah, Ga., R. G. TREZEVANT, Agent, Savannah, Ga. P. E. LEFEVRE, Manager, New Pier 35, North River, New York. FRATBRA IT V OBLEBR ATION. Sltfnia Alpha Kiinlloii llanqnet at Athens. Emory College, Oxford, Ga.. March H. —lwst evening Georgia Epsilon chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity cele brated the forty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the fraternity with a banquet In their club rooms. The chapter Is com posed of fourteen representative men of the college and occupies n high place among the fraternities of Emory. The fraternity wa founded by Noble Leslie De Votle at the University of Alabama In 1806 and has since become one of the lead ing national college fraternities having at present a roil of fifty-seven chapters and a membership of over seven thousand. The banquet w.is'qutte a pleasant affair as there were present besides the regular members of the chapter quite a number of alumni of recent years. A menu of great excellence was served after which the fol lowing speaks were announced by L. W. Foreman, who woted as a toastmaster; "Hlgtna Alpha Epsilon," A. B. Simms. "Our Alumni.” Nicholas R. Bayard; "Tlia Boston Convention,” Holert H. Tlmmun*; "Georgia Epsilon." Guy T. Hmith; "Noble 1 cells DeVotle,” Kdtvtn F. Wright; ”8. A. W Sisters,” J. led toy Duncan; "Washing ton Alumni Asks tattoo.” Alexander Irvin; "The Goat." J. Chadwick Bailey. After the sfreeche* the banqueter* lin gered around ths board until far into the morning relating tn Pfcuts In the Uvea ul , CHATTAHOOCHEE, Capt. Lewis,TUBS DAY, March 26, at 12:00 noon. CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Dagget, THURSDAY, March 28, at 2:00 p. m. NACOOCHEE. Capt. Smith, SATUR DAY, March 30, at 1:00 p. m. E. W. SMITH, Contracting Freight Agent, Savannah, Ga. WALTER HAWKINS, General Agent, Traffic Department. 221 W. Bay St. Jacksonville. Fla. W. H. PLEASANTS, Traffic Manager, New Pier 35, North River, New York. the older members and recalling happen ings In past history of the chapter. At a late hour the happy party adjourned after giving the fraternity yell, "Phi Alpha Alicazee." SEXTELM BD TO BE HTML Macon'* Young Metro Fiend Get* Quick Justice. Macon, Ga., March 14.—Levi Carroll, the negro hoy who recently slew his father and a negro woman in this elty. was to night found guilty of murder and Is sen tenced to hang on May 1. A plea of In sanity was entered In his behalf, but he laughed at the Idea, and so did the Jury. He says he knew what he wa* doing and waa prepared to take th*' con sequences. After assassinating the tw" people In the dead of night, he went to the |>ollce station and surrendered, say ing, "I have killed my father and a woman; now you can hong me If y° u want to.” The Weekly Cotton Mtatletie*. Liverpool March 15.~The following r the weekly cotton *tat|ati<': Totnl sale* of all kind* <•.<*• twice; lo'i sale*. American. ,ano. English splnnet* taking*, 67,0(10. Total export, 4,000. Bn lort ul all kinds, 64.8U0; Import, Atnertc*' 1 ' fd.UJO, Htoik of all kinds, 7M.WO. •*****"**• American. #85,01*1 Quantity afloat, •" kinds, IT'/ 1>" Quanlliy afloat. AW*'*®**’' IM,OOO. Total asb* on sp-rtllglk*** Total sate* to * porters, I,A