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20 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 si A L R y > ♦ * . . -Jramr," • * * :: IS vli-- — — H "' Ms * ~Ay k op te§r 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