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Russian Ambassador at London.
A POTATO THREE FEET
FOUR INCHES LONG
And 18 Inrhea Braidea Win Broken
Off in Polling.
Tifton. Ga., Oct. 28.—Mr. J. T.Hooks
of Worth county, whose reputation
as a potato raiser has been won
through many years of fruitful crops,
brought to town to-day the champion
potato of the season.
It is of the Spanish variety, and the
piece brought in is three feet and four
inches long. Besides this, in pulling
it up. a piece eighteen inches long
was broken off one end. The Spanish
potato is noted as a •‘runner,” but
this one breaks the record and gives
Mr. Hooks the 1904 ribbon.
Will Ini Ite Terrell.
Columbus, Ga.. Oct. 28. —Gov. Terrell
and staff are to be invited to Colum
bus next week to be the guests of the
city during tlhe carnival and race meet.
A meeting of citizens will be held at
the Rankin House 'to-monrow night to
Smrange for a reception to the Gov
ernor. This will be Gov. Terrell’s first
official visit here if he comes.
DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY
CONCLUDE THEIR CONVENTION
Want Memorial Day Observed—Mob Violence
Condemned—Resolution of Thanks for
Mrs. Hull.
fllberton, Ga., Oct, 2$. —After the
.- busiest day of the convention, the
Daughters of the Confederacy ad
journed this afternoon and most of
the delegates left on the late trains
for home.
The second social feature of the
convention was the reception last
evening given by the Georgia Soros is
In honor of the visitors. The conven
tion by a rising vote tendered thanks
to the ladies in charge of the delight
ful affair.
Macon was selected as the next
meeting place.
- A strong resolution was adopted
unanimosly protesting against the
desecration of Memorial Day by mak
ing it a day of baseball and other like
sports. All college presidents and
public schools authorities were urged
TWELVE BROKE
VALDOSTA JAIL
SAWED THIER WAY OUT
WITH A SAW PASSER IX THROUGH
A WINDOW.
Truck Dor* Hrtc Been Pot on the
Trntl of the Facepea—Sheriff Hn
Ottered a Reward of for the
Apprehenaion of Each— Xante* ot
Thoae Who Succeeded in Getting
Out of Priaon.
Valdost, Ga., Oct. 28.—There was a
wholesale jail delivery here to-night
about dark, twelve prisoners escaped
from the jail. All were negroes on
felony charges except two.
Their escape was effected by cutting
three of the large steel barn to the
cell In two, then picking their way |
through the wall with a heavy piece
of iron, taken from the frame of one
of the bunks. A saw, which was pas
sed to them through one of the win
dows, was evidently used in cutting
the steel bars of the cell.
All of the work was done during
the day. the work of cutting through
the wall being comparatively easy.
The escape was made while Jailer
Exell was at supper.
Several attempts had recently been
made to get out of the Jail, but they j
were foiled. Owing to these attempts !
the jailer and sheriff had been very 1
watchful. '
Track dogs have been sent for and
the sheriff and a large posse are look
ing for the fugitives everywhere. The
sheriff has offered a reward of $25
each for the arrest of the prisoners.
The names of the escaped are as
follows: Grant Burton. Fayet Johnson.
Robert Wallace. Arthur Young. Boh
Johnson. Will Pringle, Henry White,
Lee Butler. Charlie Dickerson, John
Taylor. Will Hill and a mute known
as •‘Dummy.**
The prisoners were In four adjoin
ing cells on the bottom floor.
GUARANTEE CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, blind, bleeding or protrud
ing plies. Your druggist will refund
money if Paso Ointment fails to cure
you In # to 14 days.—ad.
Water* Sent Ip for Life.
fltatesboro, Oa„ Oct. 28.—A1l of yes
tardaj In the Superior Court was con
sumed tn the trial of I. A. Waters, who
was convicted and sentenced to life
Imprisonment for the killing of his
eoueln, J. M. Waters, last June.
FORTY-SEVEN YEARS A
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Tifton, Ga., Oct. 28.—Isaac Howard,
of the Seventh district of Worth county
probably enjoys, the distinction of be
ing the oldest justice of the peace in
active service in the state.He has held
office continually since 1857, the year
Worth county was created, having
been an officer <of the state for 47
years.
The cases he has tried, the mar
riages at which he has officiated and
the development of the section which
he has witnessed would make a long
and interesting story.
Charged With Larceny.
Columbus, Ga.. Oct. 28. —John Davies,
Frank Batastint and Joe Avery, tlhree
young men, were given a preliminary
trial to-day. charged with larceny by
the Columbus Railroad Company, for
which they have been working. Da
vies was discharged and the two oth
ers were bound over.
Baitastini was transfer agent for the
company and Avery was conductor. It
was alleged that they sfote money front
the company by means of ‘the improper
use of transfers.
to discourage the practice, and have
the day set apart to the Confederate
dead and sacredly observed.
Resolutions were also passed con
deming the mob spirit and other forms
of lawlessness-.
Several important changes were
made in the constitution, the most
important being tP embrace all the
children of the Confederacy as a part
of the regular 'organization*, and the
registration of the children’s division
was made the duty of a state officer.
Notice was also given Mrs. Wolf,
of Savannah and Mrs. Godfrey that at
the next meeting an amendment would
be offered allowing membership upon
the record of uncles and other col
lateral ancestors.
The convention also-adopted a ring
ing resolution of thanks to .the presi
dent, Mrs. A. B. Hull, showing a
hearty appreciation of her admin
stration.
TRIED TO ROB
GRIFFIN POSTOFFICE.
Griffin, Ga., Oct. 28.—An unsuccess
ful attempt was made to burglarise
the Griffin postofflce last night. The
four policemen on duty the first part
of the night went to Bartlesville to
help fight the fire which was raging
there. It was at that auspicious time
the attempt was made to rob the post
offlce. The burglars gained access to
the office by using a heavy piece of
scantling, with which they knocked
the door from its hinges, but it Is
thought they were frightened oft be
fore rifling the stamp and money
drawers, as they failed to secure any
plunder.
Two Lowndm County Cltlirsa Dead.
Valdosta, Ga., Oct. 28.—Two of
Lowndes county's oldest citizens were
buried to-day. R. F. Lineberger, at the
Hightower burial ground, and George
W. Herndon, at Lake Park. Both
were old Confederate soldiers and
both were farmers. Both died of
paralysis, Mr. Lineberger’s attack be
ing due to a severe fall which he re
ceived about ten days ago. Mr. Hern
don was at one time a member of the
board of County Commissioners. He
leaves one of the finest farms in the
county to his family of a wife and
four children.
Draks’s Palmatto Wine.
A complete medicine sod tonic for immediate
relief and absolute cure of Chronic Stomach
Troubles. Flatulency. Constipation. Liver and
Kidney Congestion. Inflammation of Bladder
and Catarrh of Mucous Membranes. When used
tor the cure of Bright's Disease, Diabetes and
lemale troubles. It ourus to stay cured and pro
motes health and vigor. One tablespoonful.
once a day. establishes a perfect cure, and Is a
wonderful tonic for the appetite and nerves and
purities and enriches the blood. Seventy-five
cents at Drug Stores for a large bottle, usual
dollar site, but a trial bottle will be sent free
and prepaid to every reader of this paper who
writes for it to Drake Formula Company. Drake
Building. Chicago. 111. Simply send your name
and sddress. with request for one bottle ot
Drake's Palmetto Wine, prepaid, free of charge
SPECIAL NOTICES.
BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING.
Now is the time to plant bulba. The
finest stock we have ever had. Ro
man Hyacinth*. Paper White Nar
cissus, Yellow Trumpet Daffodils, and
other favorites. Phones 634.
JOHN WOLF. *
Ottjind Anderson streets.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All bills against the Austrian steam
ship Clara must be presented at our
office before 1 2 o'clock noon this day.
or pavment thereof will be debarred.
fiTRACHAN St CO.. Consignees.
Oct. St, I #O4.
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY. OCTOBER 29. 1904.
Do You Play Tryst?
It’s the popular game now. Fascinating at an
evening’s entertainment.
50 Cents.
Instructions and Counting Dial with every pack.
“ SOLOMONS CO/”"'”'
Charlton. N kf
Fl SERAI, INVITATIONS.
HARDEE.—The relatives and friends
of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hardee, are
invited to attend the funeral of their
infant daughter, Mamie, from their res
idence, 526 Duffy street, west, this aft
ernoon, at 3 o’clock. Interment Cath
olic Cemetery.
WOODHOUSE—The friends and ac
quaintances of Mr. and Mrs. William
H. Woodhouse are invited to attend the
funeral of the latter on Sunday morn
ing at 12:30 o’clock from St. Stephen's
Church.
MEETINGS.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
A regular meeting of Post A, T. P.
A., will be held at the Screven House
parlors this (Saturday) morning at
11:30. A full attendance is specially
desird, as business of the greatest
importance to the membership will be
transacted.
M. F. MEYER. Secretary.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EGGS 23c DOZEN.
EGGS 23c DOZEN.
CAULIFLOAVER.
GRAPE FRUIT.
EGGS 23c DOZEN.
EGGS 23c DOZEN.
CELERY.
CRANBERRIES.
M. S. GARDNER.
KINS —20 OZ.—BALDWIN’S
APPLES.
Order from us. We can please you.
COLIiWB/GRAYSON & CO.
Both phones 244.-
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Neither the master nor the agents
of the Brjtish steamship Lord Iv'eagh,
Hepden, master, will be responsible
for any debts contracted by crew of
said steamship.
J. F. MINIS & CO.. Agents.
GEO. A. MERCER, lit,
LAWYER-
Real Estate and Patent# era my
Specialties.
Offices. Southern Bank Building.
SAVANNAH STEAM DYE WORKS,
19 York, West.
Cleaning. Dyeing, Pressing.
Lace Curtains finished by steam.
Only skilled workmen employed.
Bell Phone 1165 Ga. Phone 1264.
PLASTERING LATHES.
Large stock cheap. Prompt deliv
ery. Superior Alabama Lime. Get
our prices.
AVANNAH LUMBER CO.
Phone —Georgia. 34 7.
TO CAPTAINS, MASTERS, MATES
AND SAILORS.
The latest New York. Boston, Phila
delphia and other daily newspapers;
weekly journals and monthly maga
zines: books and cheap literature;
letter and note paper, pens and ink.
—at—
ESTILL’S NEWS DEPOT,
18 Bull street,
corner of Bryan street (near the U. S.
Custom House).
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All bills against the British steam
ship Sandyford, Stephens, master,
must be presented at our office by or
before 10 am„ Oct. 39. 1904, or pay
ment will therefore be debarred.
L F. MINIS & CO., Agents.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
All bills against the German steam
ship Neidenfels must be presented at
our office on or before 12 noon this
day, or payment thereof will be de
barred.
WILLIAMSON St RAUERS, Agents.
Savannah, Ga., Oct. 29, 1904.
WIIAT WE ADVERTISE WE KEEP.
Fine Western and native turkeys.
Barnyard and wild ducks. Roasting,
broiling, frying chickens. Plenty
fine beef, pork, veal. lamb. Cauliflow
er. Kalamazoo celery, snap beans,
hot house lettuce. Florida oranges,
King apples, gropes of all kind*.
Grandma sausage.
Phones 107. JAS. J. JOYCE.
TO WATER TAKERS.
Office of Savannah Water Works,
Savannah. 0u... Oct. 28, 1904.—The
water will be shut off Saturday morn
ing. Oct. 29. at 9 o'clock, on Forty
second street, from Montgomery to
Whitaker, and will remain off for sev
eral hours.
I. U. KINSEY. Supt
BIDS WANTED.
Office Director of Public Works.—
Bids will be received at this office by
the Street and Lane Committee until
12 o'clock Saturday, Oct. 29. 1904. for
laying 2.760 square yards of artificial
stona sidewalks in Park Extension.
A five-year surety company bond
for *1.500 will be required from suc
cessful bidder as a guarantee of the
life of hi* pavement.
Bid to state price per square yard.
Specifications furnished on application
to this office
GEO. M. GADSDEN.
Director of Public Work*.
Tom Moore Cigarros axe as renown
ed as the name which they bear.
They are praised by smokers who
have used them and they are certain
to satisfy those who have not. Pur
chasable everywhere at 16 cents the
package.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
STDS WANTED
Office Director of Public Works,
Oct. 25, 1904.—Bids will be received
at this office until Monday, Oct. 31,
1904, at 12 o'clock noon, city time, by
the Streets and Lanes Committee, for
furnishing feed as follows:
No. 1 Timothy Hay. per 100 pounds.
No. 2 Timothy Hay, per 100 pounds.
Best quality Mixed Oats.
All to be weighed at City Lot. En
velopes to be marked. “Bids for Feed.”
The city reserves the right to reject
any or all bids. Perference given to
party who can deliver feed from one
location. Bids to be opened in pres
ence of bidder.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office unUl Monday. Oct 31,
1904, at 12 o'clock noon, city time, by
the Streets and Lanes Committee, for
furnishing the city with supplies to be
purchased during the month of
November. 1904, such as Harness,
Oils, Paints, Iron, Lime, Cement,
Brick. Hardware. Tools, Lumber and
such other materials as Is used by
this department.
All proposals must be made on offi
cial forms, which can be had at this
office on or after this date.
Envelopes to be marked. “Proposals
for Supplies.’’ The city reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all
bids. Bids to be opened in the pres
ence of bidder.
GEO. M. GADSDEN,
Director of Public Works.
GENERAL INSURANCE.
Fire. Life, Accident, Marine and
Tornado Insurance. AH other forms
of Insurance effected. Your patron
age solicited.
W. T. HOPKINS,
18 Bryan street, east. Phones 219.
Chas. Inglesby, Manager.
AN APPLICATION
Of Hanley’s Ready-mixed Paint would
put a tenant In your vacant house.
Try It.
ANDREW HANLEY CO..
Headquarters for Builders’ Supplies.
COTTON IS ALL HIGHT.
I dye cotton Just as good as wool.
Lace dyed to match any dress.
Feathers dyed and cleaned like
new. Gents' Suits and Overcoats
dyed or cleaned to perfection. Blan
kets and lace curtains. Ditto dry
cleaning and mourning blacks a spe
cialty at GROGAN'S NEW YORK
DYE WORKS. Whitaker and Stats
st roots. Both phones 943. Estab
llshed 1891,
BULBS.
Dutch and Roman Hyacinths, Nar
cissus, daffodils. Jonquils and freealas.
A. C. OELBCHIG A SON.
Both phones 496.
Leave orders with J. Gardner. Agt,
18 Broughton street, east.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The Remington Standard Typewriter
U atlll the standard. Durability, eaee
of operation, simplicity, and the fact
that you can put it In your inventory
are Its chief merits. See the lateet
models before buying e machine.
r. M. HULL
Bole Dealer for Savannah,
10 Drayton St, Provident Building.
business notices.
PERFUMES
—of
Roger & Oallet
Paris.
Coudray
Paris.
Atkinson
London.
Colgate
i New York.
Lazell
' I New York.
Palmer
NAv York.
and their Toilet Waters.
Face Lotions. Sachet
Powders. Face Powders,
and Cold Creams are at
the
MASONIC
TEMPLE
PHARMACY
Our .prescription .busi
ness is gmwtng heavier
each day because we do
it right.
If out late to-night take lunch
at Sommers’ Cafe, Union Station.
Fine service., private dining rooms.
Call and examine our line of- -jp t, /rff'Mlß
Cooking Stoves and Ranges, j i— =l Sfim||
and Oil and Wood Heaters.
We have several grades to se- L~4
lect from. Prominent among !
them are the celebrated Char- ?
ter Oak Cook Stoves and ■
Ranges, and Barler Oil Heat- 1 r
Our prices are right and
satisfaction is guaranteed. Ife
PALMER HARDWARE CO.,
Bay and Jefferson Sts. i'v™i -• ; ’■ ,v —•-
PUT YOUR IDLE
DOLLARS TO WORK.
Don’t allow one dollar to remain idle—when it is not
earning something.
AWAITING THE OPPORTUNITY?
Leave your money with us and get a Certificate of De
posit. It will pay you to know something about this.
The Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Cos.
8-10 BRYAN STREET, EAST, SAVANNAH GA.
HERMAN MYERS, President. JNO. M. BRYAN, Cashier.
JACOB PAULSEN, Vice Pres. ALLAN SWEAT, Accountant.
“A Shore Luncheon” that’s cooked to order -not the
kind that’s been waiting, but cooked and served sizzling
from the coals, 75c. Thunderbolt Oysters in faultless
style, served at all hours by the
CASINO RESTAURANT.
Take Clayton & Russell’s Stomach Bitters, Blackberry
Brandy, Ginger Brandy, Wild Cherry Brandy, all made
from herbs, roots and fruits, have great medicinal value.
Trade supplied by Henry Solomon & Son.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Saturday Specials.
Fancy Norway Bloaters, Is,
2 s.
Anchovies in kegs.
Cream Boneless Codfish.
McCann's Irish Oatmeal.
Pin-Head Oatmeal.
Cracked Wheat.
Perfection Peas, sweet, wrink
led, tender. They are delicious.
THE PURE I'OOD STORE,
p^LMONICo
Company
Bull and York. Phones 555
STOVES
and
RANGES.
CORNWELL & CHIPMAN,
The Dayton $25 Bicyde
has no equal—regardless of price. We
would be pleased to have you call and
see them.
WALTER F. HIGGINS,
President and Drayton.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
INSPECT AND REPAIR YOUR
SIDEWALKS.
Notice to Owners of Real Estate.
In conformity with resolutions
adopted by the City Council, on March
11, 1904, notice is hereby given:
I. To owners of abutting realty,
their lessees and agents, to keep in re
pair the sidewalks along their respec
tive frontages, including the small iron
boxes for gas and water connections,
wash payments, and the like, which
latter have metal covers adapted to
the sidewalk level.
11. In case of suits for damages
against the Mayor and Aldermen of
the city of Savannah for injuries to
persons or property, sustained by per
sons by reason of holes in sidewalks,
broken, displaced or loose brick or
stones, or of gas or water boxes, with
out covers, or protruding above side
walk level, or of other defects or ob
structions in and on sidewalks, the
owners of abutting realty or other
persons whose negligence may have
caused such defects and obstructions,
will be vouched to defend, and will be
held responsible for all damages
awarded against the city on account
of such injuries to persons and prop
erty.
111. Sidewalks throughout the city
are being inspected, and notices have
been and are being sent to owners of
abutting realty, and to whom it may
concern, to repair sidewalk defects
promptly, or bear the consequences of
their neglect of duty.
Savannah, Ga., July 1, 1904.
GEO. M. GADSDEN.
Director of Public Works.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To the Public in General: All par
ties having furniture or goods stored
with Savannah District Messenger and
Delivery Company will please cal. and
settle their accounts, as the present
manager and owner would like to
straighten out the business.
BENTON TRANSFER CO.,
Successor to S. D. M. A D. Cos.
This is the only
place in the city
to send a full
dress shirt.
Opposite De Soto Hotel.
Phone 700.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Mill-Haven Cos.,
Savannah, Ga.
Bell Phone 149.
Georgia Phone 657.
Manufacturer* and dealers In all
kinds ROUGH AND DRESSED YEL
LOW PINE LUMBER, SHINGLES
and LATHS, FLOORING, CEILING,
FINISHING. WEATHERBOARDING.
and FRAMING.
Stock always on hand In large
quantities of regular stock size, or
manufactured to order on short no
aco.
Shipments to the Interior la mix
ed car load lota a specialty.
MINCE
MEAT
It is not too early for a nice
mince pie.
AVe have the “Subway*’ and ev
erything else for its construction.
In bulk, by the pound. ,
In 5-pound pails.
One-pound Concentrated.
These goods are strictly reliable,
of fine flavor and reasonable in
price.
A. M. & G. W. WEST,
W My cigars
are famous 1
9gbecause they are good. '
1 PETE DAILEV J
You Have Wasted
3 YEARS
of yonr life If you haven’t eaten our
CRULLERS.
Only 15 cents Per Dozen.
belsinger"! gross.
PHONES 265.
Second-Hand Bicycles
are made a specialty here. Al
ways snaps to be had.
G. W. THOMAS,
Jefferson and Broughton Lane.
SAVANNAH TRUST CO.
Comparative Statement of Deposits.
Oct. 20, 1902. Oct. 20, 1903. Oct. 20, 1904.
$109,345.90 $391,725.29 $540,294.43
\VM. W. MACKAJ.L GEO. J. BALDWIN, WM. V DAVIS,
President. Vice President. Sec'* and
No. I*4B. Chartered 186S.
Tbs MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK
OP SAVANNAH, GA.
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY.
Capital *500,04#
Surplus and undivided profita. 127,000
T °t*J *627,000
Accounts of Banks, Bankers, Cor
porations, Firms and Individuals re
ceived upon favorable terms.
Issues Time Certificates of Deposit
hearing Interest
Correspondence solicited
J. A. <3. CARSON. President
BEIRNE GORDON. Vice President
W. M. DAVANT. Cashier.
The Germania Bank,
SAVANNAH. GA.
CAPITAL. SURPLUS AND UN
DIVIDED PROFITS. SSOO, <>oo
Transacts a General Banking
Business.
Deposits of one dollar and up
wards received In Savings De
partment Interest payable or
compounded quarterly.
HENRY BLUN. President
GEO. W. TIEDEMAN, Vice Proa.
JOHN M. HOGAN. Cashier.
WALTER F. HOGAN, Assistant
Cashier.
IDLE MONEY
deposited in the
Savings Department
—OF THE—
Chatham Bank
Is free from speculative dangers,
fields an income as large as is con
sistent with conservative methods of
banking, and is at all times subject to
the control of the denosltor.
LEOPOLD ADLER," President.
T. M. CUNNINGHAM, JR., Vice Pres.
FRED. W. CLARKE, Cashier.
COURTNEY THORPE. Asst. Cashier.
4 %
PAID ON DEPOSITS
—ln the—
Savings
Department
gommerclai bank
of Savannah.
State Depository.
DEPARTMENT OF
SAVINGS
Southern Bank
of the State of Georgia.
ATTENTION IB REQUESTED TO
ADVANTAGES OFFERED TO DE
POSITOR3 IN THE DEPARTMENT
OF SAVINGS OF THIS BANK.
INTEREST PAID OR COMPOUND
ED QUARTERLY AT THE OPTION
OF DEPOSITOR.
IOHN FLANNERY. President.
HORACE A CRANE, Vice President
JAMES SULLIVAN. Caahler.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
J now as yd
twelve years ago 1
Le Panto j
l Cigars A
For birthdays, anniversa
ries. weddings and euchre
parties, nothing Is so
good and acceptable as the
novelties In leather which
vve are offering.
/. H. FRIEDMAN & CO.,
Bull and York Streets.
At Monsees:
Graham Flour, Loose Oatmeal, New
Mackerel, Plain and Prepared Buck
wheat, Fine New Georgia Syrup, Im
ported Sauerkraut and Dill Pickles.
The finest, tenderest and Juiciest meat.
Phone your order to 587, both phones.
Hall and Jefferson.