The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, November 25, 1901, Page 8, Image 8
8 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 ■Bbt. Jotifc {,. Ai.tetr.-a4, 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 yset **** The irHmaueot all, bs in UyNa vent ura Guialery. 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 yv H# m tw*T, flrttfl iI v - Mi# mi Mb* tty nfy, a fcr#4h#r, Hr H H !>i *##ot * *'f Mu in** *ioi <l#, Pin • , |4n, C M y# W##* uruig . 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 , *”*♦ i 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 *• UJAWAY ahmu pt** Cikl. | so—others SO The international musuai •w- *** Lit* v sale new