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NO FRANCHISE BID
KO!iE FOR STREET RAILWAY PRIV
ILEGES YET FILED.
THE TIME IS NEARLY UP.
MrCH DELAY WOULD MEAT LOSS
OF THE OPPORTUNITY.
Dentil of E. A. Rlctinrds Removed
One Prospective Bidder —>'o Other
Has Expressed an Intention to Bid.
Nothin* Has Been Heard Front
Capitalists Mr. Richards Said
IVere Interested With Him Re
mains to Be Seen Whether They
Will Take Ip Ills Plans—lleal Be
tween the Edison and the Street
Railway Company May Prevent
the Latter From Filin* a Bid.
t apt. Williams Seems Oat of the
Field.
The limit of sixty days from the
passage of the resolution for the sale
of a street railway franchise, wherein
bids might be submitted to the City
Council, is close by. Thus far there
has been no bid, and it is quite possi
ble that there will be none. This is the
view taken by a member of the Board
of Aldermen, who said yesterday that
he would not be in the least surprised
if the limit should expire without a
single bid being submitted.
"Mr. E. A. Richards, who died a few
days ago,” said the alderman, "was to
have submitted a bid. It may be that
those whom he represented will carry
on the work in which he was engaged,
though ! have not heard that they
would do so. In fact, Ido not know
who was interested with Mr. Richards,
but he told me that they were Savan
nah and Northern capitalists."
A certified check of $5,000 must ac
company any bid that is submitted, if
Council is to consider the bid as made
in good faith. The minimum price
clause was stricken from the resolu
tion. and it will be for Council, should
there be a bid submitted, to determine
Whether or not the offer is sufficient.
While the o.uestion of a street rail
way franchise was so prominently be
fore Council, there were five petition
ers in the field, al! anxious for cer
tain concessions from the city. They
have not had very much to say since
the resolution giving them an oppor
tunity to buy what they asked was
passed.
Besides Mr. Richards, the petitioners
were the Savannah, Thunderbolt and
Isle of Hope Railway. Mr. J. S. Col
lins. Mr. D. B. Lester and the sa
vannah Transit Company (prospec
tive). The last-named petitioner was
really Capt. Williams, who was for
merly of the government transport
service. He gave an elaborate plan
of what his prospective company con
templated doing, and enlisted the
names of several prominent gentlemen
as the prospective incorporators of the
concern. After a while, however,
Capt. Williams disappeared, and Coun
cil never thought seriously of his pe
tition. The alderman quoted above
said that he certainly expected no bid
from Capt. Williams.
It Is quite possible that the negotia
tions now pending between the Edison
Electric Illuminating Company and the
Savannah. Thunderbolt and Isle of
Hope Railway may have some effect
upon the situation. A transfer of the
Parsons interests might mean the cool
ing of the evident desire that has been
manifested by one or two of the peti
tioners to establish a rival system.
While such negotiations are on-, too, It
1s not improbable that the Savannah,
Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope Com
peny might not see fit to follow up its
petition with a bid. when that might
mean the introduction of complications
In the prospective deal whereby the
two companies will be merged.
Mr. Lester has not intimated that
he expects to submit a bill for the
franchise for which he has been fight
ing for about two years, nor has Mr.
Collins. From the present outlook as
the time for filing bids approaches the
close, it would appear that all the work
that has been done by Council may go
for naught and that no advantage may
be taken of the opportunity that Is
open to any who might feel inclined
to invest in another system.
LAWYERS WANT THE BILLS.
Nnmernnsly Signed Petition in Fav
or of City Court Division.
The lawyers of Savannah seem to
favor the Hitch bill for the creation of
a second or criminal division of the
City Court, and the accompanying bit
of legislation that is to provide a so
licitor under salary for this new tri
bunal.
A numerously signed petition, ex
pressing the favorable view those who
have signed it take of the measures,
and requesting that they receive the
active support of the Savannah delega
tion. has been sent to Mr. Hitch in At
lanta. Some members of the bar have
declined to sign the petition, however,
and others prefer to remain in a posi
tion of neutrality, neither aiding or
seeking to secure the defeat of the
bills.
BY A VISITING MINISTER.
(rrvlrri Were Conducted Yesterday
Ht the First Baptist.
Rev. Dr. John G. Harrison, pastor
bf the Tattnall Square Baptist Church
of Macon, preached yesterday morn
ing and last night at the First Bap
tist Church. His sermons were appre
ciated by the large congregation that
gathered fon each service. At the
morning service he spoke upon
“Faith,” while at night “Salvation”
■was his subject.
Rev. Dr. Jordan, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, is in Macon, where he
has been conducting a revival at Dr.
Harrison's church. The ministers
exchanged pulpits for the day.
rCKBRAL OF MBS. ALICE SMITH.
Grave in Cathedral Cemetery Hid
den Beneath Masses of Flowers.
The funweral of Mrs. Alice Smith
took place from ner late residence, 622
Indian street, yesterday afternoon, and
was largely attended. At the services
the beautiful hymn, “Raise Me, Jesus,"
w* tenderly rendered by Mrs. Barber
and the choir of 8t Patrick's Church.
The floral tributes Mere numerous
snd very handsome and completely
covered the grave In the Cathedral
t'ematery. where the Interment took
place The six nephews of Mis Prnlth
acted as her pallbearers The funeral
procession was on. tire longest re.
centiy seen in Mevantuh
A notion Te-dar.
Bolton and Ws id burg. fret wren
rtl.e tr.d Eaet Broad promptly at 4
wtt (’ie.'lt, 61ts) cash tiOb a yegg, g Par
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SUPT. ASHMORE DOUBTS.
Question* Practicability of Scheme
to Examine Teachers.
Superintendent of Schools Otis Ash
more looks with some degree of scep
ticism upon the success of the bill to
constitute a state board of examiners
for public school teachers. Indeed, he
does not believe it will pass both
houses of the General Assembly and
receive the sanction of the Governor.
"I have not read the bill that has
been introduced,” said Supt. Ashmore,
"and for that reason do not feel that
I am entirely in a position to discuss
the subject. However, from the ac
counts of the bill I have read in the
Morning News and elsewhere 1 am
prone to believe the scheme it con
templates is entirely impracticable.
"There are more than 10,000 teachers
in the public'schools of the state and
every year the number of applications
for licenses to teach is corresponding
ly large. I don’t believe It would be
possible for any three men to exam
ine and grade the large number of
papers that would be filed unless they
devoted practically the whole of their
time to this work and that of prepar
ing the questions for the examina
tions.
"This, as I say, is an opinion form
ed without having read the bill in its
entirety and it may be that a scheme
has been devised w-hich is feasible. If
there has been it would be a good thing
for the state system of public educa
tion, as one evil now prevalent Is that
examination papers are read by in
competent persons and applications for
licenses to teach granted in cases where
the abilities and acquirements of the
applicant do not warrant it. It is ob
vious that the bill recognizes the ex
istence of this evil and that Us pur
pose is to remedy it. Whether it will
succeed or not is another question:
from what I have seen of the bill I
don’t believe It will.”
Superintendent Ashmore said the bill
would have no effect whatever in this
county. Here examinations to fill va
cancies in the teaching force of the
schools are conducted under the direct
authority of the county Board of Ed
ucation and the fact that a person has
a state license to teach is neither
guarantee nor any very strong indica
tion that he or she will be given a po
sition. It is necessary to pass success
fully the examinations prescribed by
the Board of Education before an ap
pointment to teach in the public
schools of the city or county is con
ferred.
AT REST IN BONAVENTURE.
Fnnernl of Robert Vs n AYngenen
Was Largely Attended.
The funeral of the late Robert Van
Wagenen took place yesterday after
noon at 3 o’clock from the family resi
dence, No. 401 Tattnell street. It was
largely attended, many of the friends
and acquaintances gathering at the
residence, where s large number fol
lowed the remains to Bonaventure
Cemetery, where the Interment took
place.
Among those attending the funeral
were many of the members of the Sa
vannah Lodge of Elks, which was rep
resented among the pallbearers by Mr.
W. E. Wimpy. The Masons of Lan
drum Lodge attended in a body, and
were represented among the pallbearers
by Mr. E. K. Demmond. The other
pallbearers were Messrs. A. D. Kren
son, F. K. Dreese, W. H. Robertson
and F. E. Lanier, all cousins of the
deceased.
The funeral service was Impressively
conducted by Rev. D. Watson Winn,
who is supplying the rectorate of St.
John's Church, assisted by Rev. Ul P.
Mc.Corkle, pastor of the First Presby
terian Church.
The floral offerings were many and
handsome. So profuse were they that
It was not possible to get them all up
on the grave. Among the designs was
a very handsome one from the Elks,
inscribed with the initial letters of the
organization.
ASLEEPTn CANAL.
Drnnken Negro Fished Out of Cold
Bed by Police.
After sleeping In the Ogeechee canal
for several hours, while In a drunken
stupor, Frank Scruggs, colored, was
fished out early yesterday morning by
Patrolman Godbold. The negro had
almost been frozen stiff and was in a
bad way when sent to the police sta
tion.
Scruggs had evidently fallen in the
canal Saturday night and was lying
in several Inches of water. Dr. G. H.
Johnston was summoned and worked
on the negro for several hours. When
Scruggs thawed out he was unable to
tell anything of his mishap, and did
not appear to realize that he had come
very near passing in his checks.
Turnkey Kelly found a concealed
weapon on the prisoner, anß a second
charge was entered against him.
Scruggs would probably have been re
leased but for the state charge that
was lodged against him. Supt. Reilly
felt that the negro had already been
punished severely for the crime of
drunkenness.
BY A LARGE CONGREGATION.
Rev. Robb AYhlte Was Greeted at
Christ Chnrch.
Rev. Robb White, rector of Christ
Church, was welcomed by a large con
gregation yesterday morning, when he
preached for the first time in several
months. He has just returned from a
trip to Virginia and the North, where
he underwent treatment for his throat,
his voice having given him trouble for
some time prior to his departure.
Mr. White returned thoroughly re
stored In health, though his voice is
still weak. The service was read by
Mr. B. F. Finney.
FELL, IN THE ItIVER.
Ilarrel of Rosin Followed and Broke
Negro's I,eg.
E. N. Smith, a negro employed on
the steamer Two States, running be
tween Augusta and Savannah, had his
right leg broken, and came very near
being drowned Saturday night. The ac
cident occurred at one of the landings
this side of Augusta.
Barrels of rosin were being rolled on
the steamer at the landing, and Smith
was assisting In the work. He was
standing on the gang plank when one
of the barrels got away from another
deck hand, and was moving in his di
rection at a dangerous rate. To save
himself from injury Smith Jumped
overboard, but the barrel followed him,
and broke his leg. The Injured negro
was brought to the city yesterday ana
taken In the police ambulance to Kt.
Joseph’s Infirmary, where he Is receiv
ing medical attention.
LI I (Is Ilrflnls Inglrsbr Dead.
Virginia Less, the J-year-old daughter
of Mr and Mrs Joseph fc, Jngloeby.
dlad yesterday after a short Illness
from pneumonia TW* funeral will lake
pis - e al $ *>’> l<e k this afternoon from
the family i sglfitc*, No 117 Anderson
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THE MORXIXG XEWS: MOXDAY. NOVEMBER 25.1901.
TO CHANGE ELECTION
nEPRESESTATIVE HARDEN MAY
INTRODUCE THE BILL.
GOVERNING CITY OFFICERS.
HE HAS ALWAYS FAVORED SUCH A
PLAN,
Does Not Tlilnk New Mayor and Al
dermen Should Be Burdened With
the Appointments of Others—ln All
Likelihood the Representative
Will Introduce the Measure That
Has Caused So Mnch Talk, and
Will Work Hard for Its Passage.
Advocates of the Bill Say That It
Will Surely Pas* Before the Next
Municipa l Elect ion—Connell Has
Not Noticed the Measure Yet.
The bill to have the incoming board
of aldermen elect city officers, and the
new Mayor to appoint officers, will
probably be introduced by Represen
tative William Harden. While Mr.
Harden has not yet positively an
nounced his Intention, he says that in
all likelihood, he will introduce the
bill, which has caused something of a
stir in municipal circles.
Mr. Harden said yesterday that he
ha.s always been In favor of having
the incoming board elect, and In his
opinion it Is the proper thing to do.
He does not think anew board should
have to retain officers who might be
obnoxious to the head of the city gov
ernment, or who might be incompetent.
The representative thinks that every
board should name its own officer?.
Mr. Harden will not support the bill
for the division of the City Court, and
will use his influence to have it de
feated. The representative stated yes
terday that with such strong opposi
tion to the measure, and protests from
both City Council, and the County
Commissioners, there is but one way
for him to act. He will heed the pro
tests, and positively announces that
he will oppose Representative Hitch's
measure. Mr. Harden will return to
Atlanta to-night.
The members of the administration
faction who favor the bill are confi
dent that it will become a law before
the next municipal election. The most I
active supporters of the measure are
in hopes that will pass at the present
session of the Legislature, but say that
even if a fight is made on the bill, it
will be introduced and passed at the
gathering of the next Legislature.
The advocates of the measure claim
that the passage of the bill at this
time will mean much when the time
rolls round for an election for anew
senatdr, and representatives. They
say that unless the law is changed at
this time the opposition will make the
election of city officers the issue in the
fight for the Legislature. It is claimed
by the advocates that the passage of
the bill now will take all the wind out
of the sails of the anti-administration
crowd. It is not known whether City
Council will take any steps towards
opposing the passage of the bill.
Senator .T. Ferris Cann returned to
Atlanta last night. The Senator stated
that he has not yet made up his mind
how he will vote when the several lo
cal measures come before his branch
of the Legislature. He stated that he
has never seen a copy of the bill pro
viding for the election, and appointing,
of city officers, and that he wants to
hear both sides of the question on the
City Court bill, before committing him
self.
DULL WEEK IN THE COURTS.
Superior Court June Term Will Ad
journ To-morrow.
This will be a week of rest in the
courts of Savannah. It is the fag end
of the June term of the Superior Court,
which will end to-morrow, and there
is very little happening in the City
Court. Some few unimportant cases
will be tried, but there is nothing of
large Interest to be done.
The December term of the Superior
Court will convene next Monday morn
ing. It Is probable the grand jury will
be charged and that court will be held
for two or three weeks by Judge Sea
brook, as Judge Falligant does not
yet feel himself well enough to dis
charge the arduous duties on the bench
which have been so largely responsi
ble for the decline in the state of his
health.
The month of December In the Su
perior Court will be devoted almost
exclusively to the trial of criminal
cases, of which there are a large num
ber now awaiting disposition. The
most Important and lnterestng of these
is that of Lewis Mord Ashby, the
white man who murdered his wife.
NEGRO GAMBLERS ARRESTED.
Ton Hants Matte and Twelve Prison
ers Gotten by the Police.
The colored gambling fraternity, or
at least part of it, played in hard luck
yesterday, and an even dozen negroes
will appear before Recorder Myrick in
Police Court this morning charged
with gaming.
Nine of the prisoners were raked out
of Perry street lane by Patrolman
Fleming, and were sent to the station
house, along with the deck of cards
which they had been using. The ne
groes were skinning good and hard
when the officer covered them with his
revolver.
Jim O’Neil, Sam Johnson and James
K. Hicks, made up a trio run in by
Mounted Patrolman T. C. Murphy In
the southern section of the olty. It is
alleged that the prisoners were gam
bling In the street when arrested by
the officer. There were others in the
game, but they saw the patrolman in
time to make their escape.
DEATH OF DANIEL DREGGORS.
Wrll-Knonn Vounit Man Passed
Away Far From Home and Friends.
Mr. Daniel P. Dreggors of Liberty
City died at the Blossom Hotel, In
Kansas City, Mo., on Nov.
18. He was on his way
from Colorado, where he had gone In
the effort to regain his health, to Pun
ta Go:da, Fla., the borne of hi# broth
er. Mr. H. R. Dreggors.
On arrival In Kansas city he found
himself unable to proceed further and
at the hotel at which ha stopped ha
died. His remain* were shipped to
Llbetty City and were Interred In the
family cemetery near that pla< e
Mr Dreggors was 2$ years old and
for some time h id been a ralltoad op
erator, In the employ of flie Georgia
and Alabama and Keshos*d Air Line
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CHURCH CORNER STONE LAID.
Elaborate Services by St. John’s
Baptist Congregation.
The cornerstone of St. John Bap
tist Church, colored, on Hartridge
street, near East Broad, was laid yes
terday with elaborate ceremonies,
which lasted two hours. The newly
constructed church was crowded to the
doors with the better elass of colored
people, residing in that section of the
city.
Perched upon fences and outbuild
ings, several hundred gazed upon MaJ.
J. H. Deveaux, acting grand master
of the Masonic lodges, as he placed
the first brick In place around the
cornerstone. Foreign and old coins
were placed within the stone, along
with other papers, and the emblematic
wine, oil and corn were poured in by
Maj. Deveaux. Upon the stone, which
was laid at the northeast corner of
the church, was inscribed, "St. John
Baptist Church. Organized and erect
ed 1891, and rebuilt 1901, by Rev. W.
M. Gray."
At 3 o’clock the singing service be
gan on the first floor, which will be
used as a Sunday-school room. The
church was filled rapidly, and by 4
o’chic’k standing room could not be
secured. By permission from the
Grand Lodge of the state, all of the
colored Masonic lodges took part in
the service. Eureka Lodge No. 1, the
oldest of the six colored lodges in the
city, led the procession that marched
into the church at the conclusion of
the song service.
Rev. Gray, pastor of the church, in
troduced Rev. J. J. Durham, pastor of
the Second African Baptist Church.
Rev. Durham spoke of the great work
that had been accomplished by Rev.
Gray, and briefly reviewed the history
of the church. When the present pas
tor took charge he held services in a
single room, in which he lived, and be
gan his work for God with a congre
gation of seven. From this handful he
had built a church that now has a
congregation of over 1,100 persons.
Rev. Durham remarked that all of
this had been done by the pastor with
out a helpmate, which made it still
more remarkable. He spoke of the good
work done by the members of the
church and declared that he was glad
to see it has persistently followed one
plank of the Republican platform—
that of expansion. Rev. Durham told
of the good done by the building of
churches, and declared that each
church erected by the negro is so much
more to his credit. It is the greatest
monument on earth, and evinces the
fact that the colored man is keeping
pace with the progress of the day. Rgv.
Durham urged those present to con
tinue their good work and thus help
push their race forward.
Rev. Durham closed by again com
plimenting the pastor and congrega
tion, and called upon those present to
contribute freely to the church fund. A
collection was taken up. from which s4l
was realized. The contract for the
church, which is a two and a half story
structure, is for $6,000. After the col
lection had been taken up the congre
gation repaired to the outside to take
part in the laying of the stone. Maj.
Deveaux was the master of ceremony,
and conducted the services.
There was some difficulty In making
an opening in the crowd for the Ma
sonic bodies to pass through. Mason
George O. Price caused considerable
amusement and laughter by shouting
lustily to the congregation to "go way
back and sit down.” After the first
brick had been placed upon the stone,
by Col. Deveaux, Mason Price complet
ed the work, and the benediction was
pronounced by the chaplain of Eureka
Lodge.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH PULPIT.
May Be Offered to Rev. P. H. Dnnean
of Ludlovr Ky.
Rev. P. H. Duncan of Ludlow, Ky.,
preached both morning and night yes
terday at the Christian Church, and
will conduct both services again next
Sunday. He made a most favorable
impression, and it is more than likely
will receive from the church
board an offer of the pulpit of the
church.
The sermon at night was upon
“Christian Activity” and was based on
2 Peter, iii: 18: “But grow In grace,
and in the knowledge of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ." What we
need in church life,” said the speaker,
"is earnestness. If we put into our
work for Christ the same earnestness
and effort that we put Into our busi
ness and other worldly concerns, the
whole world would be Christianized
during this generation.
“We have too many purposeless peo
ple, and the Devil, it has been said,
ever finds work for idle hands to do.
Be earnest for there is no power in
heaven or on earth that will keep a
church from growing in membership,
and its members from growing In
grace, if they are earnest and activs
Christians. But to meet these condi
tions we must have a definite purpose:
something fixed and certain toward
which to strive.”
The speaker said that he was most
optimistic; that he believed ihe world
is growing better every day, and that
the Bible Is not only holding its own,
but is steadily gaining ground in spite
of higher criticism, of Infidelity and
other forms of skepticism). "Some
people," he said, “have wrong concep
tions of the church; they think It is
a sort of insurance society Insurance
against fire, and they become members
in order to secure that benefit. Others
think it Is a good place to sleep. Here
the speaker hastily added that he saw
no one in the congregation asleep, and
therefore his remark could not be con
sidered at all personal.
He closed his address by impressing
on his hearers that activity is neces
sary to strength, and that in helping
others they necessarily help them
selves.
STARRED WITHOUT PROVOCATION.
Drnnken Negro Used Ills Knife on
Slrinber of His Race.
Henry Harden, colored, was arrested
yesterday on East Broad street by Ta
trolman O’Connor of the Plant Sys
tem, and is held at the police station
on a charge of assault with Intent to
murder. The prisoner stabbed Prince
Mungtn of No. 619 Gwinnett street,
east, In several places, and the wound
ded man's condition Is regarded as
serious.
Harden was under the Influence of
liquor when placed- under arrest, and
<liil not appear to realize that he had
done anything. He stated at the sta
tion house that he had not cut Hun
gin, and that he <lld not know anything
of the affray. Mungtn received sev
eral serious stabs In hi* chest, and
may not be able to appear against the
proee< utor in Police Court this morn
ing it I* charged that the assault was
< oinmlit*! without the slightest prov
ocation. *
In I led Wardens sul Vestry,
The annual muting of the pariah
of gt Peuj’e t ’hun h wli! be held negt
Monday, Advent Monday, at murk
time an ejection of warden, and vae
trymeri fug (he iwutiii year sill ukt ,
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WILL RESIGN DEC I
GENERAL MANAGER MOORE CLOS
ING UP FAIR MATTERS.
IN FAVOR OF ANOTHER FAIR.
BUT DOESN’T WANT THE JOB OF
MANAGING AGAIN.
Statement of the Financial Resnlts
of the Fair Will Probably Be
Heady by Dec. 1. but Will Be Some
Time Before the Secretary Will
Have Finished His Duties—Re
ports of Hailroads Not Yet Receiv
ed—l Fra Horses Yet at the
Otherwise the Fair Has
“Moved Out.”
“I hope to have the affairs of the
Savannah Fair Association In such
shape by Dec. 1,” said General Mana
ger A. B. Moore yesterday, "as to ad
mit of my resigning my position on
that date. I trust that by then I may
be able to submit a statement to the
association showing the financial re
sults of the Fair.”
Mr. Moore was asked if he approved
the suggestion for another fair in Sa
vannah. He answered in the affirma
tive, but said that he would not care
to undertake its management. “I feel
now,” he said, "that I should like
above all things to present myself at
the office, buy a ticket and go in and
see the Fair as any other citizen might.
I should really enjoy seeing one after
the experience I have had in trying to
manage one.”
Secretary J. U. Shaw, -Mr. Moore said,
will probably continue his work for the
association until Dec. IX. In the mean
time he will be busy in making out the
diplomas for exhibitors and closing up
the various small matters that remain
for adjustment.
The money due the association from
the railroads, Mr. Moore said, has not
yet been received. This is the fund that
is held by the railroads from the ac
count of tickets sold to out-of-town
visitors to the Pair. Mr. Moore said
that he considered that $5,000 would be
the outside amount of this fund.
The mortgage to secure those who
gave $15,000 toward meeting the obli
gations of the association has not yet
been executed. Thirty-day notes were
given, and the mortgage will be duly
executed by the time they fall due. In
speaking of the loan. Mr. Moore reiter
ated the expressions of President
George W. Owens and Directors B. H.
Levy and J. H. Estill, who declared
that they were perfectly willing to al
low any stockholder who might fancy
he had been “frlzen out" to assume
their share of the loan. “For that mat
ter, though," said Mr. Moore, “I heard
of but one stockholder who offered
such a complaint.”
The Fair grounds have been reduced
to much of the aspect they will wear
until some other event takes place there.
Save for some forty running horses
that remain, there is naught to indi
cate that a big Fair has been recently
held. Among the owners still at the
track with their strings of runners are
Mr. W. J. Maxwell. Mr. M. Burns and
Messrs. S. T. Gaines and Brother. They
will ship, after a few days, to Charles
ton for the races that are to be held
in connection with the exposition.
The horsemen are talking about the
Thanksgiving Day races that may be
arranged. Negotiations are pending for
the use of the track on that day, and
it may be that a card of running events
will be offered.
ASSOCIATION OF OFFICERS.
One of Those in State Service Advo
cated by Maj, Grayson.
An association of all the officers in
the state service is advocated by Maj.
W. L. Grayson, who has been In cor
respondence with a number of them
upon the subject. Most of those from
whom he has heard and with whom
he has talked seem impressed with the
importance of such an association, and
Maj. Grayson thinks it not improbable
that one will be formed. He considers
that It would be an excellent agency
for the accomplishment of ends that
would tend to benefit the military of
the state. Weight w-ould be carried in
any miliary matter by action adopted
by such in organization.
Maj. Grayson believes It might be ef
fectual in bringing the attention of the
military authorities, the Legislature
and the general government to any
matters that might from time to time
seem to demand notice.
SERMONS AND SINGING.
Attract targe Congregations to
First Presbyterian Clinrch.
Two eloquent sermons, deliverd by
Rev. Dr. William P. McCorkle, and
the excellent singing of Mme. Bishop-
Searles drew large congregations to
both services at the First Presbyterian
Church yesterday.
Mrs. Searles sang the Offertory at
both services. In the morning, “God
of My Life" (Bradsky), and at night,
“O Had I Jubal’s Lyre” (Handel);
also, after the sermon, "My Redeemer
and My Lord,” from Buck’s "Golden
Legend.”
At the request of many of those
that have enjoyed her singing Mrs.
Bishop-Searles may consent to give
a private muslcale some time during
this week. It is not unlikely that It
will be given in the Lawton Memorial.
Should Mrs. Searles remain in Savan
nah until next Sunday she will again
sing at the First Presbyterian Church.
Desirable Lots at Aactiou,
To-day. at 4 o'clock, Mr. John L.
Archer will offer for sale 20 desirable
lots in the Gammell tract.
This is the only large body of un
sold lots left in the old city limits,
and Its convenient location and near
ness to all street car lines makes it
attractive to investors and homeseek
ers alike. The lots offered to-day are
on Bolton and Waldburg streets, and
there are four corner lots in the num
ber.
The terms are very easy and only re
quire SIOO cash and the balance SIOO
a year, with 6 per cent. Interest. Mr.
Archer will be pleased to supply maps
and give any other Information.
lullk lo Bruaawlrk,
Via I. A. L -Hr.
The B & B special leaving Savan
nah at 4 $0 p. tn. via Seaboard Air Line
Railway, tuns solid to Brunswick with
out change, arriving Brunswick at 7 it
p m Get ticket! and full Information
t Ticket office, corner Bull and Bryan
streets . -Ad .
Serlius lu-4r
Suites and Waldburg between
Price slid Esei Brood, promptly .( 4
0 ■ l<k fits) rash, fluo a >se, t per
• ant. /vbn L Archer,-ad.
In Reference to Vacant Lots.
There Is just one tract of land in the
old limits of the city; that Is north
of Anderson and west of East Broad,
which has not already been built up,
that is that land lying between Price
and East Broad streets and fronting
oh Gwinnett street lane, Bolton street,
Waldburg street, Park avenue (New
Houston street), Duffy street, Henry
street and Anderson street.
While this piece of land has been
lying unbuilt on and undeveloped, the
march of improvement has leaped over
it and you find handsome residences a
mile further south, and a mile further
east: and this big space of ground In
wfcat is now the heart of the city—lies
vacant.
The former owner of the property
died and wisely provided that his es
tate should not be divided until the
heirs became of age. This tied the
property up so that nothing could be
done with it until the present time.
Twenty lots on Bolton and Waldburg
streets will be sold at auction, next
Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Terms
SIOO cash, SIOO a year, with 6 per cent,
interest. Interest ceases on any pay
ments made. Unquestionably they are
the best lots that can be bought, sur
rounded by nice homes, the best street
car service, and within 10 minutes walk
of the Exchange. Great big corner 40
by 115 feet. John L. Archer, 10 Provi
dent Building.—ad.
Excellent train service via Plant
System between Savannah and Bruns
wick in connection with Southern Rail
way. Leave Savannah 3:15 p. m., ar
riving Brunswick 6:10 p. m. Leaves
Brunswick 6:00 a. m. arriving Savan
nah 9:00 a. m. Through coaches with
out change.—ad.
California Raisin* and Figs.
Just arrived, first carload 1901 crop
California raisins and figs. Consists of
fancy 4-crown cluster raisins, fancy 3-
crown London layer raisins, in boxes,
half boxes, quarter boxes; fancy 2-
orown Lcmdon tayer -raisins, fancy 3-
crown loose muscated raisins, fancy
4-crown (one-pound packages) seeded
raisins, fancy California figs (ten
pound boxes). Ready for delivery. M.
Ferst’s Sons & Co.—ad.
Advertise for Trade.
The Morning News takes pleasure
in referring to the advertisement of
the Americ'us Herald which appears
in this Issue. The Herald Is edited
by Mr. W. T. Christopher, a veteran
newspaper man, and an old friend of
Savannah. Our merchants should see
to it that the Herald has a share of
their business, it will bring them near
to a good buying community.
Auction To-day.
Bolton and Waldburg, between
Price and East Broad, promptly at 4
o’clock; SIOO cash, SIOO a year, 6 per
cent. John L. Archer.—ad.
What Mr. llogers Says.
“I was afflicted with erysipelas In a
severe form on my right leg several
months. Couldn’t obtain anything to
give me relief until a friend got Gray
beard Compound for me. This relieved
and cured me within a short time, and
otherwise improved my health.
"James Rogers, Sparta, Ga.”
Graybeard Compound is made only
by Respess Drug Company. Sold by
all druggists in cities and towns and
in the country by merchants, for $1 a
bottle; six for ss.—ad.
To Cincinnati and the West.
The Southern Railway operates
through Pullman sleepers from Savan
nah to Cincinnati, making close con
nection there for all points beyond. A
day ride through Western North Caro
lina, the beautiful “Land of the Sky.”
E. G. Thomson, City Passenger and
Ticket Agent, 141 Bull street.—ad.
Excellent train service via Plant
System between Savannah and Bruns
wick in connection with Southern Rail
way. Leave Savannah 3:15 p. m., ar
riving Brunswick 6:10 p. m. Leaves
Brunswick 6:00 a. m. arriving Savan
nah 9:00 a. m. Through coaches with
out change.—ad.
Real Estate Investment*.
What can vou do with a lot if you
buy at to-morrow’s sale? Well here
is what the owners intend to do with
some of the lots! You can build a
double tenement on a lot for *2,000,
rent for S2O each side, or *4O for both;
say your lot cost *1,000; there is a
*3,000 investment in a spendid locality,
--4 per cent, will considerably more
bringing you *4SO a year, or 16 per cent,
than pay all expense of taxes. Insur
ance, loss of rent, etc., and leave you
a 12 per cent, innvesntmnent net. If
you borrow *2,500 of the money, the
rents will pay for the property in a
little over six years. If you pay *1,200
for a lot you will still have a 14 per
cent, investment; if anything, such
houses in that locality will rent for
more than *2O a month. Or you can
build a house with six flats on two
lots for *5,000. Say the lots cost you
*2,500. The six flats will average *l*
a month each, or *1.295 a year, over IT
per cent, on your investment. If you
get the lots cheaper, you get so much
better interest on your money. There
are lots of sleepy people in this town
that don't know how to figure. When
they wake up and begin to put their
money in real estate, lots such as will
be sold to-morrow, will double in
value. John L. Archer.—ad.
‘•Winter Homes In Summer Lands. V
Is the title of a very neat and attrac
tive folder just issued by the South
ern Railway, giving complete infor
mation regarding the various winter
resorts of health and pleasure on, and
reached by its lines, with list of ho
tels and boarding-houses, their pro
prietors, rates, capacities, etc.
This booklet will prove valuable to
anyone contemplating a trip for the
winter.
A copy may be had by calling on or
sending two cent stamp to E. G. Thom
son. city passenger and ticket agent,
141 Bull street.—ad.
m ■ r
Fine Whiskeys and Brandies.
Golden Wedding Whiskey, one bot
tle *I.OO, three bottles *2.50.
French Colony Vineyard Brandy, full
quart, *1.15.
Scotch and Irish whiskies, bottle
*1.26. Our own Importation.
Chatham Gin English, *l.}s. Tout
orders solicited. Llppman Drug Com
pany, successors to Dtppman Bros.—ad.
Tor oe> Fifty Years
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colic, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea,
Twenty-five centa a bottle.— ad.
•oelkera Ruilutf to the North and
East.
Two through tralna daily via the
Southern Hallway to Washington. Bal
timore, Philadelphia and New York,
with coimei tious for points beyond
Beav< dev aunt h U 65 p, m , and 12 to
a at. I'onveoisol schedules by both
trains to Richmond and Norfolk Pull
man drswing-room sleepers and din
ii>* cars Foi informs liar, call on or
wills to E <7, Thomson C p if.
Ml Dull stioe). phono* 1 66 ad.
“Chapped Skin.”
Do you know that there
Is a great difference in the
texture and normal condi
tion of the skin in different
persons? Now for those
whose skin ,is not benefited
by oily preparations we
make our
"Fragrant Cooling Cream,”
the most exquisite prepara
tion known for chapped
hands, face or lips; it leaves
skin beautifully soft and
white. Not greasy or
sticky, and kid gloves can
be worn immediately after
using.
25 Cents the Phial.
“GET IT AT ROWLINSKI’S.”
Broughton and Drayton.
Either telephone 465.
CUT RATE PATENT MEDICINES.
S. T. & I. OF HOPE R’Y AND C.
& S. R’Y SCHEDULE.
For Isle of Hope, Montgomery, Thunder
bolt, Cattle Park and West End.
Dally except Bundayo. Subject to
Change without notice.
ISLE OF HOPE.
Lv. City for I. of H.| Lv. Isle of Hopa ’
•*0 am from 40th jTooTm for Bo,too
Tso am from 40th J6OO am for 40th
IJO am from 40tb |VOO am for 40tn
is am from ttoiioai 8 uu am toreotb
10 go am irom 40th iio uo am tor 40th
UOO n n from 40th Jll 00 am for Bolton
1 16 pm from Boltonill lo am for 40th
$ SO pm from 40th 2 00 pm for 40th
I so pm from 40th 2 10 pm for Bolton
4 80 pm from 40th 3 00 pm for 40th
$ 15 pm from Bolton [ 4 00 pm for 40th
S3O pm from 40th j6OO pm for 40th
I 30 pm from 40th 7 00 pm for 40th
7 30 pm from 40th S (A pm for 40th
5 30 pm from 4otn 9 uo pm for 40tn
I SO pro from 40th 10 < pm for 40th
10 SO pm from 40th 11 00 pm for 10th
MONTGOMERY.
Lv. City for Mongy.j Lv. Montgomery.
S3O am from 40th | 7iß am for 40th
$ 30 pm from 40th 1 15 pm for 40th
tSO pm from 40th | 600 pm for 404 h
CATTLE PARK.
Lv. City for C. Parti] Lw Cattle Park.
( SO am from Bolton' 7 00 em for Bolton
7 30 am from Bolton; S 00 am for Bolton
1 00 pm from Boltonj 1 30 pm for Bolton
t 30 pm from Bolton; 3 00 pm for Bolton
7 00 pm from Boltonj 7 SO pm for Bolton
t 00 pm from Boltonj S 30 pm for Bolton
" ~ THUNDERBOLT.
Car leaves Bolton street junction 6.35
*. m. snd every thirty minutes thereafter
until 11:30 p. m.
Car leaves Thunderbolt at 6:00 a. ra.
snd every thirty minutes thereafter until
12:00 midnight, for Bolton street junction.
FREIGHT AND PARCEL CAR
This car carries trailer for passengers
on all trips and leaves east side of city
market for Isle of Hope, Thunderbolt
and all intermediate points at 8:U0 a m.
1:00 p. m . 5:00 t>. m.
Loaves Isle of Hope for Thunderbolt,
City Market and all Intermediate points
at 6:30 a. m . 11:00 a. m.. 2:40 p. m
j WEST END CAR. ~~
Car leaves west aide of City Market
(or West End 6:00 a. m. and every 44
minutes thereafter during the day ucUl
11:30 p. m.
Leaves West End at 6:20 a. m. and ov
ary 40 minutes thereafter during the day
until 17:00 o’clock midnight.
LUCIEN Mclntyre. <3en. Manager.
OIL
HEATERS.
A GOOD ASSORTMENT
TO SELECT FROM.
EDM [AILS SONS.
113 Broughton Street, West.
Cow Feed.
“OUR COW FEED.” the best
WHEAT SCREENINGS.
CRACKED CORN, ROCK SALT.
MAGIC FOOD.
MAGIC LINIMENT.
SEED OATS AND RYE.
W. D. SIMKINS & CO.
SAVANNAH PREPARATORY SCHOOL,
Ml LIT AH t.
Barnard and Harris streets,
ORMOND B. STRONG, Head Master,
will open MONDAY, Oct. 7.
INSTRUCTORS:
ORMOND B. STRONG, Cornell.
JOSEPH A. HENRY, Princeton.
CYRIL N. KING. Harvard.
HAROLD D. CLUM, St. Stephens.
Mr. Strong has returned to the city
and may be seen at the school building
between 10 and 12. Ga. Phone 1811.
COAL A D WOOD
TELEPHONE 69
D, R, THOMAS & SON.
COAL A " D * WOOD
BOTH PHONES 97.
Domestic Coal and Wood Cos.
fIOLASSES.
Open Kettle West Indies Molasses.
—For sale by—
C. M. GILBERT & CO.,
IMPORTERS.
ANIIiIMEITI.
§4 VANN All THEATER.
TO-NIGHT.
• NA CLAYTON and tasi|)ssr
la “LITTLE Mist MILITARY-"
All new speclalUsa Price# 10, *O,
Ladles free under usual condition*
Wednesday night, "Nell Owynnr **_
JiUmn THEATRE
iO.NOHKIIW NIGHT,
A I Tbs August la Bill *•
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