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FIRST PROBING
OF LYNCHING
SAVANNAH END FINISHED.
COI HT A D.IOI R YF.D TO MEET
TI ESIMV AT snTESBORO.
R itnpMPi Continued Story of Hnp
pmliiKi On Day of Bnrnlng of
>eg roe*—Wide IMrrepnr> in Siff
of Mob Developed—Supplemental
MinpinrnO Mndp by < apt. Hitch.
|,j r nt. Moll, Urni. Mclntirc nn<*
Othrm-rapt. Hitch tmnfrr;
Criticism* fttainst Hia t online!-
For the first time since the lynch
ing of the two negroes at Statesboro,
on Auk. 16, the affair has been officially
investigated. The court of inquiry,
which has been in session for the last
two days in the Superior Court room,
concluded its investigations, so far as
this city is concerned, shortly after
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
An adjournment was then taken un
til Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, when
the court will resume its sessions at
Statesboro. While the court is investi
gating the conduct of the military on
much interesting information regard
ing the course of conduct of the sher
iff of Bulloch county and his deputies
has been developed.
At Statesboro the members of the
local militia will be examined, as well
as Sheriff Kendrick and his deputies,
and others who may be able to throw
light on the happenings of the day
of the lynching. After a session last
ing perhaps two days, the court will
take the transcript of the evidence,
and will, in the course of a week or
two, prepare a report to be submitted
to Gov. Terrell. This report will refer
entirely to the conduct of the military,
except when the doings of others were
made a part of the record.
Wliat Correspondent Saw.
The first witness was Mr. Goode M.
Guerry. a newspaper correspondent
who was at .Statesboro during the trial
of the negroes, Cato* and Reed. The
examination was confined to the doings
on the morning of the day of the
lynching. Mr. Guerry saw Capt. Hitch
seized and pushed into the crowd.
When asked to estimate the num
ber in the mob, the witness thought
thirty men were actually participat
ing. Cato was brought out first, and
Reed less than a minute afterwards.
Mr. Guerry followed close to Cato
for half a mile and saw no vehicles.
After the mob left the jail he had his
dinner at the hotel and followed later
in a buggy. He was certain that the
prisoners were not carried in vehicles.
None of the soldiers tried to rescue the
negroes, he said.
Capt. Grice: "How many were in the
crowd following the negroes?’
Mr. Guerry: "Two hundred men in all,
with perhaps a hundred more follow
ing. I did not see a pistol or gun."
Capt. Grice: “Did you hear anything
about pursuing the mob?"
Mr. Guerry: "No, there was so much
noise that 1 couldn't hear much else.”
Mr. Guerry thought there were from
800 or 1,000 people in Statesboro for
the trial on Tuesday. There was no
demonstration when the sentence was
pronounced. The sheriff asked every
bedy to leave the court room. The
witness walked down stairs and saw
men inciting the mob. He heard Capt.
Hitch addressing the mob. When Capt.
Hitch was seized the officer was in
front of the men on the front stairs.
Told Ihe Men to Load.
Col. Wooten: “What command did
you hear Lieut. Melntire give?"
Mr. Guerry: “He told his men to load.
When the crowd pressed him he drew
his sword and ran down. One man
loaded, and one or two came down to
help him."
The two men with Lieut. Melntire
stood together and cleared the stair
way. About fifty men composed the
mob which went upstairs. He saw
Cato dragged up the street and later
Heed. Mr. Guerry followed the crowd,
which passed forty or fifty yards from
the camp of soldiers. About fifty men
were standing at ease In plain sight.
No effort was made to rescue the pris
oners from the mob.
Cato was in front at first, but after
leaving the Court House the men with
the negro slowed up until Heed caught
up. Two men with old-fashioned guns
were the only armed men seen by the
witness. No Colt's revolvers were be
ing nourished, though some had guns
taken from the soldiers. These were
not loaded, Mr. Guerry did not think,
as he examined a few after they were
returned by the mob.
Nearly all of the members of the
mob were in their shirt sleeves. Weap
ons were the exception. The witness
reiterated his statement that the ne
groes were not carried In vehicles.
Col. Wooten: "How much time
elapsed between the passing of the
camp of soldiers by the mob until they
arrived at the scene of the lynching?”
Mr. Guerry: “About three-quarters
of an hour. About the same time was
consumed in preparing for the burn
ing.”
Col. Brooks: “Did you send to your
paper any Information about the
lynching""
Mr. Guerry: “I sent the substance of
the story about noon Monday. I got
the Information from the prosecutor
and from the defendant's counsel. X
do not think it was generally known
in town that the lynching was to take
place immediately after the convic
tion.”
m n't Seek Informntlon.
Col. Brooks: “Was any information
•ought from you by the military?”
Guerry: "No. About midnight Mon
day night some drunken men tried do
get to see Judge Daley at the hotel.
I went over to the camp to notify the
soldiers. I told Lieut. Mell, and 'he
replied that if Judge Daley needed
protection he would probably send for
It. I never volunteered any more In
formation after that."
Col. Barker. "Did you see any of
the guards helping Capt. Hitch when
he was seized?"
Guerry: "No, the guards had all they
could do. They were all attacked at
once.”
Corpl. Shortrldge was the next wit
ness. He was the soldier who had
stood off a crowd with a single loaded
gun. The mob saw lhat the .voting
soldier had put In a hall and cartridge
and the members were I'onvlneed he
would shoot, and prudently fell hack.
"I told them 1 would shoot if they
didn't fall hack,” said Corpl. Hhort
ridge. "The crowd fell hark Lieut.
Melntire called for the men to help
him. McGuire and 1 were the only
ones w ho responded.”
The witness was asked for the names
of the men on the stairway. His mem
ory proved very defective, but after
some pet suasion and a long pause
ha though he remembered Privates
Knox and H-hroeder. There were sev
en or eight other soldiers there. Lieut
Melntire drew hie plelol and shoved
the mob back. !>r. Morrison spoke to
him Lieut Mi Intire said "I/m I your
Continued on Hvente*n(h Page.
TO OWN WATERWORKS
PAYS CITY WELL
On Million and Half Dollars Hand
some Dividend Is Paid.
The Savannah waterworks in the
hands of a private corporation would
pay 5 per cent, on 13,000,000, notwith
standing the fact that the entire plant
and equipment cost only {1.000.000, and
could be replaced now for less.
This was figured out yesterday by
Acting Mayor Dixon, who was getting
up some waterworks information for
Mayor Bridges Smith of Macon. Ma
con is now thinking of putting in its
own waterworks plant, and Mayor
Smith wrote to Savannah for informa
tion in regard to the plant here.
To get at the actual value, Acting
Mayor Dixon figured on what the plan’
and equipment would be worth to a
private corporation. It is, of course,
worth as much to the city, though its
earning capacity is not so great, the
city using an immense amount of
water itself for which nothing is paid.
If Savannah did not own its plant,
the city would have to pay out every
year a small size fortune for water
for fire and other purposes. Besides
the rate to the people is cheaper where
the plants are owned by the munici
pality-. In many cities where private
corporations own the water SSO a year
for every fine hydrant is charged.
But cutting out what the city uses
itself, the Savannah waterworks pays
a revenue to the city above expenses
of 5 per cent, on $1,500,000, a half
again as mil h as the waterworks cost.
Mr. Dixon thinks the figures which he
has forwarded Macon will prove con
vincing. Mayor Smith heartily favors
municipal ownership of waterworks.
He is getting up the information to
convince others.
DREW PISTOLED
ATTEMPTED TO SHOOT.
In a fight on Kast Broad street, near
Jones yesterday, John Brown, a negro,
drew a pistol and attempted to shoot
Thomas Prior, but was prevented from
firing by bystanders.
Patrolman Dooley- arrested Brown.
He is charged with being disorderly,
cursing on the street, attempting to
shoot Prior and carrying concealed
weapons. He will b; given a hearing
before the Recorder to-morrow. I
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MAP SHOWING GROWTH OF FIG ISLAND AND DISTANCE FROM CITY HALL.
OFFICIAL NOTICE
OF STATE TAX RATE.
Hbs Heen Received by Tsx Collector
Thomson,
Tax Collector W. F. Thomson re
ceived a telegram from Controller
Wright yesterday morning officially
confirming the statement In the Morn
ing News that the tax rate for this
year had been fixed at *4.80. This is
the first official announcement that
has been made and the telegram from
the controller was received In reply to
one from Collector Thomson asking
for definite news.
The county tax rate has not yet been
announced and commissioners who
were scan about the matter stated
that no announcement would be made
until after the September meeting.
The board holds Its regular meeting
on Sept. 8 and at that time the rate
will be made up. It Is possible that
there will be no Increase this year,
despite the increase In appropriations
for schools and other Items of the
budget**. The tax returns showed such
an unexpected increase that it is prob
able the county can get along with
little or no Increase over the tax rate
of next year.
"All I wish now Is that the county
tax rate would be announced," said
Collector Thomson, ‘in order that I
and my assistants may get down to
work and save the usual rush at the
last moment. Under the conditions,
however, I shall be compelled to wait
until about Sept. 10 before beginning
work.”
CASH REGISTER STOLEN
WHILE CLERK SLEPT.
One tlnndred Dollars nnd Two Gold
Wati'hro Taken From More.
While the clerk slept, sneak thieves
slipped Into the store of George Pap
padeas at West Broad and Wayne
streets yesterday morning shortly aft
er 2 o'clock and made way with the
cash register. The register was car
ried a short distance down Wayne
street and there broken open. the
thieves securing 3100 In cash and two
gold watches.
The clerk awoke a snort time after
the robbery and discovered that the
cash register was missing. He notified
Mounted Patrolman Cronin, who no
tified police headquarters. While
searching the vicinity the broken cash
drawer was found in Wayne street.
Pappadeas keeps a fruit and confec
tionery stand on the corner. He was
not In the store at the time of the
robbery, but had left it In charge of
a clerk. It Is an ull-nlght stand.
ft. Lon* Exposition
"By Sen nnd llnll.”
Merchants and Miners Transport*,
tlon Company have on sale Special Kx
curslon tickets to HI. Louis and re
turn, -Glowing stop-over at Rultitnoro,
Washington, Deer Park and Oakland.
Most delightful sea trip Gorgeous
mountain scenery. Send for World's
Fair folder W. W, Tull. Agt., 113
Hull street, ad
• eny'a *mker,
*>•■ smoker--*he leader on the
great thoroughfare West Broad sire*.!
The plot • where you gel the standard
brand* of whisky for II do, The p|. *
that ta orderly and clean and In whl-h
you will be delighted and refreshed -
•4.
SAVANNAH MOKXDsG NEWS: SUNDAY. AUGUST 28.1904.
ISLAND GROWTH
SHOWN BY MAP
IT HAS TRIPLED IN SIZE.
SAVAWAH HAS VAECABI.E PRO!'.
ERTY I> FIG ISLAND.
It I* the Only Available Site for
Ydditinnnl Terminnl* Which
Arc Snre to Be Needed in the
Course of a Few Years—City In
tends tn Keep the Islnnd for Some
Time nod Raise it hy Having Ships
Damp Their llnllnst There—lts He
lunrknlik Growth.
That the property on Fig Island,
which was bought by- the city for $50(1,
will, in the course of a very few years,
be worth SIOO,OOO or more, is the opin
ion of well informed city officials.
As soon as the case in court in re
gard to the land is settled, the city
will immediately take steps whereby
the island will be improved. A landing
will be built that ships may dump
balast there. In this way the
land will be raised a great deal in a
very few years, it is thought.
Though the city bought only thirty
six and a half acres, there are now
over two or three times that many
acres being claimed, all of this addi
tional land having been built by
the river since 1847, when the course
of the channel was changed, and a line
of jetties below the island yvas start
ed.
At the time the island was bought
the city officials had no Idea of ever
making any money out of it. It was
purchased from James Bilbo and his
wife, as a sanitary measure, to stop
the planting of rice.
Changing ltiver Conrse.
The main channel of the Savannah
river formerly ran between Hutchinson
and Fig islands. This old course is
shown in the accompanying map,
though it has since been filled. The
dotted line shows the addition that has
been made to Fig Island. The other
side of ithe channel, on the Hutchinson
Island side, has also been filled and
becomes a part of Hutchinson Island,
but this Is not shown In the map, as it
was desired to show the old course of
the river.
In 1547 jetties were built across the
channel between the two islands and
a harbor line was established
in the present course. Later
the line of jetties extending
some distance below the island
were built. The old channel of the
river Immediately began to fill.
Hutchinson and Fig islands are really
one island now, the old channel having
entirely filled in.
Island Continues to Grow.
But the filling of this channel
represents only a small part of the
growth of the island. For almost two
miles it has followed the jet
ties down the river. It has extended
out into Back river for a great dis
tance. The present shape of the island
is shown in the map by dotted lines.
The solid lines show the island as it
was in 1817, when the city purchased
the lower end of it. It remained prac
tically the same until 1847, when the
Jetties were built and the river chan
nel changed.
The growth of the Island has been
very rapid. It has trtppled In size
since and is continuing to grow. Mr.
Howard, the assistant city engineer,
who made the accompanying map says
the island will follow the jet
ties and is extending further
out Into Back river. He has
recently been over the island, es
tablishing the line between Fig Island
nnd Hutchinson, and making a survey
of the island.
Grent Value of Property.
The island is practically the only un
occupied land about the city that can
bo used for terminal purposes. When
the Southern Railway enters Savan
nah over its own tracks, as many be
lieve It will do some day, this will
be the only available site for ter
minals. The property will become
more and more valuable every year.
It is the intention of the city officials
to hold it for some time and
It will be gradually raised by the dump
ing of ballast upon it.
A i>ortlon of the Island may be
sold for factory or similar purposes,
but most of it will be re
tained by the city. A glance
at the map shows the Island's close
ness to terminals and the heart of the
city.
The dispute over the island is now
in the courts. The Shields' estate
claims it under a squatter's right. The
case will be tried on its merits In the
near future, It is thought, and the city
Is confident it will win the case.
I’U was iii KiK.n iii-.itr..
The body of August D. Fay, who
died us u result of Injuries received
at the new Sacred Heart Church
building, was burled In the
Cathedral Cemetery yesterday morn
ing. KlTorts hud been made
lo i-ommutilcale with relatives
In Holtlmore as to what disposition
they desired made of the body, hut
no reply was received to message*
sent. Fay hud heen in Savannah only
a few months.
Inst Sot lee.
The accounts owing to the Krnus
kotr# Millinery tVnnpany, bankrupt,
imisrt he settled this week Accounts
are payable lo Krouskofl Bros 4 Cos.
I'nless settled win hr given to attor
ney for collection, ad.
NEGRO WAS ARRESTED
FOR PENSION FRAUD.
Charge of Perjnry Also Lodged
Against the Accosed.
On a warrant sworn out by United
States Pension Examiner D. H. Alex
ander, Isaac Carter, alias Isaac White
head, colored, was yesterday taken be
fore United States Commissioner W.
R. Hewlett, charged with making a
false claim for pensions, and for per
jury. He was held by the commission
er to wait the action of the federal
grand jury and in lieu of bond has
been locked up!
Carter ntade a claim three years ago
to the effect that he was Isaac White
head, and that he had served during
the late war between the states in
Company E, One Hundred and Thirty
seventh United States Colored Troops.
He brought forth several witnesses who
testified that they had known him as
Whitehead, and that they knew he
had served in the regular army.
When the claim was presented to
Examiner Alexander he began looking
up the records, and the evidences of
fraud began appearing I'apidly. When
the witnesses who had sworn that Car
ter was Whitehead came before the
examiner they changed their stories and
slated they had been offered a share
in the pension if they would swear
that Carter was Whitehead. The war
rant for Carter’s arrest was then sworn
out at once.
No action can be lodged against the
witnesses for perjury because their
false statements were m'ade more than
three years ago, and the statute of
limitation saves them from prosecu
tion. Certain false statements of
Carter, it is alleged, have been made
since that time, however, and as a
result he is held on the double charge.
When turned over to Marshal Doyle
for safe-keeping, Carter still protested
that lie was Whitehead and asked
permission to write a letter to the de
partment about it. He was furnished
with pen and paper and the letter writ
ten.
WARSHIPS WILL BE INVITED.
Several warships will be invited to
visit Savannah during the proposed
carnival to be held here. It is ex
pected that the war vessels will re
main here several days, and that they
will attract visitors from, the surround
ing country.
CLAIMS CROOKEDNESS
IN SALE OF REALTY.
Anna l.angtviiuit Alc* Conrt to An
nul Deed Site Signed.
Claiming that fraud was used to in
duce her to sign a deed to certain
property Anna Longwood has brought
action in the Superior Court against
Sol. C. Johnson, and asks that the
court declare the deed of property
given by her to him null and void, be
cause it was fraudulently executed. The
circumstances of the case, as set forth
in the petition of the plaintiff, are as
fo'lows:
Anna Longwood owned lot No. 7 on
Gillian street, which competent advis
ers told her was worth $1,600. An offer
for the eastern half of the lot was
made by L. E. Williams, he promising,
it is alleged, to pay $750 for the half
lot. She was instructed to meet him
at a Bay street office and here she was
given a paper to sign, supposedly con
veying the one-half lot. Later she
was Informed that $750 had been de
posited to her credit with a certain
loan association, and this she verified.
She supposed all was well, she al
leges, until she was informed by a real
estate agent that there was no need
to pay further taxes on her property
as the defendant in the above suit had
bought the entire lot and had mort
gaged it to the loan company.
An investigation proved this to be
the case and the plaintiff claims that
the deed \\ hieh she signed supposedly
conveying half of the lot reads for
the entire lot and puts the purchase
price at $1,500. In view of the fact
that there was an apparent fraud in
the proceedings, she asks the court to
set aside the deed and declare it null
and void, and to take such other action
as may be deemed equitable.
WILL CONTINUE' EARLY
CLOSING UNTIL SEPT. 15.
An Indication Thnt Custom of Form
er Year* Will Re Clihiik'ml.
The eatly hour for closing Savan
nah's retail houses w ill not bo changed
until Sept. 15, which has been the cus
tom for years. Employes are now
counting the days before the late hour
closing commences and are making
well of their remaining afternoons.
A large number of the retail houses
have already received the bulk of their
fall stocks, and while the doors are
closed at 7 o'clock It Is oftentimes the
case that several hours after arc em
ployed by the clerks in unpacking and
gening the fall stock In shape.
FOR STEALINgToWS
NEGROES WERE ARRESTED.
Charged with stealing cows In South
Carolina. Rents Roper and Paul Han
kin, two negroes, were arrested here
by Patrolman Lady yesterday morn
ing. Ham Klrell, the owner of the
cows, followed the negroes and pointed
them out to the officer.
Flrell said he found the men driving
off hi* cowi. He followed them, drove
(he < ow* buck and then took up the
• hase sfter the negroes. They crossed
the river and he followed them The
prisoners nx turned over to n offi
cer from South Carotin* lust night, snd
they were carried buck.
CHANGES MADE
IN SCHOOL BOOKS
MUCH MONEY WILL BE SAVED.
NO TUITION WILL BE CHARGED IN
HIGH SCHOOL NEXT TERM.
The Uniform Series of Text Book*
Adopted l>s State Board of Edu
cation Will Be Adopted by Sa
vannah Public School*—One-third
of Expense* Will Re Saved by
This Change, Say* Mr. Otis A*h
more—Old Rook* May Be Exchang
ed for New.
It may be interesting to parents and
children to know the changes which
will be made in the text books to be
used in the public schools during the
coming term.
"The changes which have been made,
I think,” said Supt. Otis Ashmore yes
terday, “will result in much benefit
both to children and parents. The
new books are those adopted by the
State Board of Education in uniform
series. The cost 6i these books will
be only about two-thirds of that of
the old series. Besides, arrangements
have been made to allow children to
exchange old books for new ones by
paying one-half the value of new
books. That is, by paying one-half
value of anew book a child can ex
change his old book for the new one.
"The books effected by the change
are the readers. In the place of
Barnes' readers, which were formerly
used, there will be used the Graded
Literature Series and second, third,
fourth and fifth of the Lee readers.
Milne's Standard Arithmetic will dis
place Robinson's Practical
tic. There will be no change in the
geographies used. The Hyde two-book
course in English will displace Lyte’s
two books in English.
“No-changes will be made in the his
tories, spellers or other High School
texts now being used, except in the
case of chemistry. Williams’ Chemis
try will take the place of Steele's
Chemistry.
"The law now requires that the pub
lishing company shall provide not less
than one nor more than three book
depositories in each county for supply
ing books to pupils. The dealer for
Savannah has been decided upon, and
is the estate of E. M. Connor, which
will handle new books for introduc
tion, as we.l as all other books needed
in the school. Other dealers will prob
ably also handle the books not newly
adopted, and possibly some will han
dle the new books.
Preparing List of Book*.
* "In a few days I shall have prepared
and published lists of books needed by
the various departments of the school,
which will give both retail and ex
change prices of books to be purchased.
These lists will be placed into the
hands of dealers within two weeks and
those children who have been pro
moted may obtain from the dealers
I the books which they will need at the
.'beginning of school, before the rush
comes on. It is very desirable that
advantage be taken of this circum
stance, and that children procure
books before school opens, because
there will no doubt be a rush for
books for the first day or two before
the new term.
“There is another matter of interest
to parents and children concerning the
opening of school. The rules of the
school require that each child attend
the school in his or her own school
district. This rule has been enforced
as stringently as possible each year.
By reason of removals from one dis
trict to another, some children may
need to be transferred to the school
nearest home. It will be well for par
ents to look after this matter during
the month of September 'and secure
the proper transfers before the begin
ning of school: otherwise embarrass
ment to children and parents may fol
low at the opening of school.
lMMiiing Trstmtfer Cartr*.
"At the close of school in June, a
list of those children who are to be
transferred was taken and these have
already been transferred to their prop
er districts on the books at the super
intendent's office. It will not be neces
sary, therefore, for these children to
apply for transfers. If, however, any
child has moved out of the district
in which he resided at the close of
school, it will be necessary for such
child to get a transfer from the super
intendent’s office some time in Sep
tember.
"The tuition fee of sls whieh has
heretofore been charged in the High
School has been abolished by the Bc/ard
of Education, and no charges hereafter
will be made. This will, no doubt, in
crease the attendance in the High
School to such an extent that it will
be necessary to secure another teacher.
This teacher will be chosen by com
petitive examination, the examination
taking place Sept. 33.
I *ual Repair* Being Malle.
"The usual repairs to the school
buildings are being made and every
thing will be in perfect order by Oct. I.
“It may be interesting to some to
know that a number of the country
schools of the county are to be re
painted and in many ways improved.
These are the schools at I’ooler, Bloom
ingdale. Spring Hill, Monteith, Isle of
Hope, and Thunderbolt. The country
schools arc nearly all new and modern
in their construction, and all adhere
to high standards of perfection."
Supt. Ashmore will some time soon
make a forecast of the schools for
next year, indicating what positions
each teacher will occupy, but owing to
certain contingencies that are likely
between now and the time for the
opening of the school, it is impossible
to give anything definite on this sub
ject. he says.
•The superintendent is giving his
daily attention to the schools and ev
erything will be in readiness by Oct. I.
Nieliol*' Removal Sale.
Don’t fall to attend the removal
sale this week. A. S. Nichols is of
fering shoes at prices that will Inter
est you.—ad.
A Henutfful Complexion
Is a necessity for ladies and desirable
for men. If troubled with disfigure
ments in the form of Inflamed Itching
putches. ugly pimples or any other cu
taneous trouble, beautify your com
plexion with Tetterlne One box will
do the work Fragrant, harmless, ef
fective, 50 cents per box at druggists
or by mall from J. T. Hhuptrlne. man
ufacturer, Savannah, Ga.—ad.
Nlrliol** Hrmntal Sale
Is still on at R Broughton, west, where
they are selling shoes at prices so low
that It would pay you to call. A. 8.
Nichols, I Bioughton, west.—ad.
A REMARKABLE PROPOSITION
Backed Up by Ample Capital, Pru
dent Management and Experience
of Half a. Century.
We are prepared to make a most re
markable proposition which any think
ing man must see is liberal, honest and
desirable. We will lend amounts from
SI,OOO to $50,000 for the use of any
man's family at his death, and all we
require is an average rate of interest
of about 3% per cent. You never repay
the loan; all we ask is the interest.
We further agree that you need pay
the interest only while you are alive to
earn it. If, from stress of circum
stances, you find you cannot continue
your interest payments, the proper
proportion of the loan belongs to your
family, anyhow, or if you desire we will
return you your share in cash without
delay or quibble, the*only condition be
ing that you have made payments for
three full years. We demand no other
security than perfect health on your
part. With a proposition like the
above from such a company as the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Company, organized 1851, the leading
Massachusetts life company, there is
no excuse for any man to leave his
family unprovided for. Let us send
you further information about this
matter. We will do so cheerfully if
you will send us your age and address.
Apply to Harty & Apple, managers for
Georgia and South Carolina, 117 Bay
street, east, Savannah, Ga. Agents
wanted in unoccupied territory.—ad.
GIVEN AWAY FREE
Large White Enameled, Basin.
To all purchasers of one pound of
■baking powder, 45 cents, on Monday
and Tuesday, we are going to give a
large white enameled basin. Don’t fail
to get one.
We are still Selling-
Fancy Elgin creamery butter 22c
5-pound can Silver Leaf lard 45c
10-pound can Silver Leaf lard 90c
Pure sugars at actual cost.
Our coffees are roasted daily.
Best Golden Rio coffee, 2 pounds.. 25c
Porto Rico coffee, very strong 15c
Maracaibo or Laguayra 20c
Fine Java coffee, 35c, 30c; best... 35c
Finest Java and Mocha, 3 pounds.sl 00
Fine teas at cargo prices.
Oolong, Young Hyson, Gunpowder,
English Breakfast, Japan or Ceylon
tea at 35c, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c; best SI.BO.
Drink Then Nectar, pure Chinese
tea, 60c. a pound. A large yellow mix
ing bowl given with every pound Mon
day and Tuesday. The Great Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Company, 106 Brough
ton street, west. Telephone, 616. 11.
T. Wilson, manager.—ad.
* Hicks’ Smoker.
The smoker that appeals to every
gentleman. The place that guaran
tees better than is found in ordinary
places, and some of the best places,
and at less cost. The quiet, the clean,
the elegant place. Y'ou will enjoy be
ing there. Next door to Hicks’ res
taurant. —ad.
820.10 St. Louis and Return.
Southern Railway will sell round
trip tickets from Savannah to St.
Louis at above very low rate on each
Tuesday in August, limited to ten
days. The best route and service.
Call at or ’phone City Ticket Of
fice, 141 Bull street, for informa
tion. —ad.
Last Notice.
The accounts owing to the Krous
koff’s Millinery Company, bankrupt,
must be settled this week. Accounts
are payable to Krouskoff Bros. & Cos.
Unless settled will be given to attor
ney for collection. —ad.
815.55 Richmond and Return.
On Sept. 4,5, 6 and 7 Southern Rail
way will sell round trip tickets from
Savannah to Richmond at the above
rate, tickets limited to return until
Sept. 15. Best schedule, with Pullman
sleeping cars and unequalled dining
cars. Make inquiry or reservations at
city ticket office, 141 Bull street. —ad.
$3(1,10 St. Loni* and Return
via Seaboard Air Line Hy.
Every Tuesday during August. The
above is the coach excursion rate and
tickets are limited ten days. Full in
formation at city ticket office. No. 7
Bull street. ’Phone 28. —ad.
The Reporter's Manual, a handbook
for newspaper men. Mailed to any
address for sl. For sale at Estill's
News Depot, 45 Bull street. Savannah,
Ga. —ad.
World'* Fair, St. Louis,-via Central
of Georgia Hy.
Low rates, shortest route, quickest
time! Choice of two routes, via At
lanta and Nashville or Birmingham.
Sleeping cars all the way.—ad.
MAY BLOSSOM
Milken a Delicious leed Tea.
It is delicious in flavor, perfectly
healthy, of full strength, properly
blended. The best 50-eent tea in the
world. Sold only by the Great Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Company, 106 Brough
ton street, west, H. T. Wilson, mana
ger.—ad.
Tonr* to the "Sapphire Country,”
Southern Railway announces autumn
tours to the beautiful "Sapphire Coun
try.” Tickets to be sold Sept. 10, 17
and 24, with limit nine days from date
of sale, at rate of $34.60 from Savan
nah, including railroad transportation,
seven days' board at one or more of
the modern hotels of the Toxaway
Company and hack ride from Lake
Toxaway to Sapphire Inn or Fairfield
Inn and return. A week's outing at
Franklin Inn, Brevard; Toxaway Inn,
Lake Toxaway: Fairfield Inn, Lake j
Fairfield, or Sapphire Inn, Lake Sap
phire. A region of unsurpassed love
liness, offering good boating, fishing,
riding and driving; abounding in pic
turesque lake and mountain scenery;
an altitude of 3,300 feet and climate
most delightful. Excellent train serv
ice and convenient schedules. Com
plete Information gladly funished by
E. G. Thomson, C. P. and T. A., 141
Bull street. 'Phones 850.—ad.
At lllek*' Tn-clay.
The best dinner you ever ate. r>n
not imagine that you can beat it this
side of New York.
Everybody that eats good things
knows Hicks throughout the entire
country. It's a treat to sit down to
his table.—ad.
Nieltnl*. the Whop Man,
Will open a first-class shoe store at
“Metzger & Brunson's" old stand. 20
Broughton, west, very soon. Also in
tends to close out his entire stock now
at 8 Broughton street, west. It will
pay you to call this week.. A. 8. Nich
ols.—ad.
Int Not lee.
The aecounts owing to the Krous
koff s Millinery Coiniany. bankrupt,
must hs settled this week Accounts
are payable to Krouekoff Bros Ain
Unless settled will b* given to attor
ney for collection -a4.
i
Stoves Ranges
THE OTHELLO
THE PERFECT
THE MAGIC
are the leaders in Savannah.
We have sold them for
and they always give satisfac
tion. They burn either wood or
coal. Just now we make con
cessions for the early order.
19 West Broughton Street.
(R
WARBURINES ARE MORE
POPULAR RIGHT NOW
THAN EVER BEFORE.
THEY HAVE REJUVEN
ATED SO MANY OLD LA
ZY LIVERS THAT THERE
IS A LITTLE ARMY OF
PRAISE-MONGERS TALK
ING ABOUT THE BENE
FICIAL LITTLE TABULES.
WARBURINES KNOCK
OUT MALARIA QUICKER
THAN ANYTHING ELSE.
IN RED BOXES,
15 cents .
“Get It at Rotvlinski's.”
Broughton and Drayton.
DRUGS
Registered pharmacists
handle the prescriptions
sent to our stores and
minute accuracy is as
sured in every instance.
The very best drugs ob
tainable are to be had of
us. Quick messengers are
ready to serve you,
Shuptrine’s
(Congress \ Two / Bolton \
and I Drug I and I
Jefferson / Stores 5 Montgomery./
The . .
Wise Renter
Will Insist Upon
TWO THINGS:
An Instantaneous Water Heater
—and—
A GAS RANGE.
With these a house is most com
plete.
Landlords should recognize that
gas household appliances help rent a
hou.e and make the tenants satisfied.
We_ i _can_ suggest contentment to
landlord and tenant.
SAVANNAH GAS CO.,
7 nnd 9 CONGRESS ST, WEST.
AFULLUNEOF
BASE BALL
SUPPLIES.
Edward Lovell’s Sons
113 Broughton Street, West,
ALLAN BOND CO..
COAL
Best quality in all sUes
For domestic use.
Both Phones 507.
Walrus, Sea Lion
and Rubber
Gin Roller Covering:.
Also Belling of all Kinds.
Leo Frank
' • Wkimn