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12 UNKNOWN WOMAN TRIED SUICIDE SHOT HERSELF IN BREAST. WAS FOUND AT THE EDGE OF THE WATER AT THUNDERBOLT. Her Identity Han Not Vet Been En tnlillnhed—Went to (uln A'enter dny Afternoon and Acted Very Mysteriously for Several Hoorn Before Finally Eluding the Vi|*l- Innee of Attendantn and Firing Shot Into Her Breast. Shrouded in mystery is the attempt ed suicide of an attractive, handsome ly dressed young woman at Thun derbolt early last night. With a smile on her pale face, turned to the young moon, as she lay prostrate on the white sands beneath the board walk at the Casino, she w r as found by Lessee L. W. Nelson at 6:30 o’clock. A crimson flood finding its way from beneath the corsage and a pistol shot a few minutes before, were hard ly necessary in recounting the inci dents of the afternoon, to suggest the story of intended suicide. The pistol shot and the finding of the young woman at the very edge of the water, which she had been seen to watch with peculiar interest during the afternoon, verified fears which Lessee Nelson had entertained since the young woman first appeared at the Casino. Tightly grasped in her hand was the pistol. Identity I* a Mystery. Just who the woman is, where she came from, and what her motive was, is still a mystery. Not one piece of paper, trade mark on clothing, initials or other marks were found which would give the slightest clew. A handbag which she was seen to carry when she first appeared at the Casino is also missing. No sound that would tend to solve the mystery pass ed the lips of the unconscious woman as she was borne to a place of comfort, and at a late hour last night she was still unconscious, or seemingly so. That she was determined to take her own life was evidenced on more than one occasion during the afternoon. That she had prepared for the man ner in which the end should come was evidenced by the new revolver which she had tightly clenched in her hand when found. That she did not want to be identified was proven by the fact that she had disposed of all that might give evidence of her identity. She wore no jewelry, save a small gold framed picture found in her bosom when her corsage was opened. Across one corner of this the life's blood had surged in a crimson tide, and powder stains were upon it. Was Neatly Attired. The gown which the woman wore was of excellent material. It was dark blue, coat and skirt to match. She also wore a heavy vail, 'a black hat and walking shoes. The clothing was all of the best quality, even to the undergarments, although apparently having been much worn. In appearance she is of medium hlght and unusually well proportioned. Her dark complexion and dark eyes, as well as her accent, indicate that she is a Jewess. That she is highly educated was proven by the several languages which she spoke before turning the pistol against her own bosom. After being carried to the Park View Sanitarium she opened her eyes suddenly and star ed into the face of Detective Stark when he spoke to her in Hebrew. First Seen at 3 O’clock. The first time anyone at the Casino remembers seeing the woman was at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. She went to the restaurant up stairs and order ed a cup of coffee. The attendant who waited on her formerly lived on the Canadinn border, and understood her when she addressed him in French. From the fact that he spoke French she seemed to take an interest in him, and conversed with him for several minutes. It is by no means un unusual thing for visitors to be seen at the Casino at this season of the year, but the fact that the woman was alone, and that she seemed to be under some mental strain attracted the attention of Lessee Nelson, who saw her leave the restaurant. She walked several times around the lake, admiring the ducks. Then she paced two and fro on one of the walks, seemingly in deep meditation. Her head was bowed, and her lips were seen to move as if in prayer. Her ac tions were so unusual that Lessee Nelson commissioned one of the wait ers to keep a watch on her. She Wu Closely lVutclied. A half hour passed when the waiter discovered that his charge had disap peared. A search was instituted, some one finally locating her in the bath house, about fifty yards from the Ca sino. During the' winter this place is closed. To gain entrance one has to crawl through a very small hole in the wall. In the light of succeeding events it Is now known that In a few more minutes the woman would have shot herself in this place. She had carefully removed her coat and hat, hung them on a nail and was visibly excited when she was discov ered. When she heard the searchers coming she turned and asked: "What is the matter? I am only fixing mv dress.” Gaining her self control she turned to the glass with such a natural man ner that for the time those who had been watching her were thrown oft the track. Found In Bath House. She put on her hat and coat and left the bath house. She walked around the pavilion and returned to the hath house, gaining an entrance as before. Mr. Nelson followed her and asked what she wanted in there. She said she wanted to watch the turtle, and had two chips In her hand. After being told that It was against the rules for anyone to go into the bath house during the time it was closed, the young woman again went outside, apologising for any infrlng ment unwittingly committed. She went down to the board walk and for half an hour was seen pacing up snd down as If In some deep anguish. By this time Lessee Nelson was so thoroughly suspicious that something was wrong with the woman tlf.it lie enlisted the services of Officer K. G. Cnx to aid in watching the woman to see that she did nothing rash. Talked ul Beautiful Scenery. Mr. Nelson walked down to thu board walk and engaged her In conversation. Hhe talked freely, expressing her love for the water, and deeply admiring the snene pi ceefited. The new moon was Just rising across the great marsh In ffotll Of th < Bo < hecrfully did the young woman talk, and so evident was her Intention to remain for some lime and enjoy th<> S>ene that lessee Nelson went to per farm some dm y about the fjadino. This iCvbUiitied u Ninth jhfi.j FOREMAN OR BAILIFF IN PLACE OF HONOR? Couldn't Decide Yesterday, So Both Passed l'p Dinner. Shall the foreman of the trial Jury or the bailiff In charge sit at the head of the table? That was the question that . was sprung on Judge Cann at 12:05 o’clock this morning when a mistrial had been declared in the Kasom case. And thereby hangs a tale. The mistrial had been declared and the jurors dismissed when the fore man, Mr. J. Cooper Harris, arose and told Judge Cann he wished to com plain against Bailiff E. C. Hartigan. He then stated that when dinner was served in the jury room he sat down at the head of the table. The bailiff then took him by the arm and told him to seat himself elsewhere that that was the bailiff’s place. There was, according to Mr. Cooper, no "else where.” and so he went dinnerless. Then it was the bailiff’s inning. He informed the court that in all the time he had served the bailiff always sat at the head of the table. In this case there was a shortage in plates, and when he noticed this he offered his seat to Foreman Cooper, who declined to take it. Then the dinner was passed up, neither bailiff nor foreman want ing anything to do with it. The other Jurors fell to with a will and ate theirs. The court ruled that dinner was spread for the juror first, not that the bailiff was loved less, but the juror more. It was also customary to set thirteen plates, allowing for the bail iff, the court not being especially im pressed with the hoodoo number. But if either bailiff or juror must go with out dinner, the bailiff belonged in the class that goes way back and sits down. Then the court attempted to smooth it all over. But the foreman wouldn’t smooth and said he wished to impress his point. The court then ruled as he nad before, but stated there was no law in the state of Georgia compelling a man to eat and if they wouldn’t eat the court couldn’t help it. Under the old law jurors got only bread and water and when this was repealed there was no law passed in its place compelling them to eat dinner if they didn’t want to. This ruling ended the incident. BONDSMAN G*o£S OFF DICKERSON’S BOND. Prisoner Will Soon Begin Peniten tiary Sentence. The bondsman of Benjamin F. Dick erson announced yesterday morning 'he would no longer stand on his bond and turned the man over to the sheriff. The accused was taken to the jail shortly after noon, where he will be put to work. Dickerson is the Black Ankle district man who is alleged to have whipped his wife to death and who was convicted of voluntary man slaughter. Judge Cann sentenced him to serve three years in the peniten tiary. A determined effort was made by counsel for Dickerson, Mr. James F. Evans, to free him of the sentence. He appealed to the Supreme Court on the ground that the verdict was In sufficient on which to predicate Judg ment, in that it did not specify whether or not the manslaughter was in the commission of a lawful or unlawful act. Judge Cann ruled against this position and the Supreme Court sus tained him. v i c i o usTox’squirrel MAY BE TAKEN AWAY. Animal Seems to Bea Fighter and Complaint Has Been Made. Asa result of complaints which have been made at police headquarters of the vicious character of the fox squir rel which several days ago attacked Sergt. Wood, and later sprang on Pa trolman Davis, and painfully bit him on the hand, the vicious little beast may be taken from Forsyth Park. It was reported yesterday that tho squirrel bit a lady. Heretofore the lit tle fellow has seemed very friendly towards the ladies and children, but according to the report made to the police, he bit a lady on the hand while she was attempting to keep him from running on her. One gentleman who has been ac customed to watch the squirrels in the park, says he believes the vicious spir it exhibited by the animal is largely due to the teasing, to which it had been subjected by boys who play in the park. Patrolman Davis was bit ten while trying to prevent some boys from luring the squirrel into a trap. FOURTH READY FOB RALLY. At the meeting of the Fourth Dis trict Club, to be held to-morrow night in Harris Street Hall, President James Mcßride announces several matters of importance will be taken up. The proposed closing of Bilbo canal will be discussed and additional resolutions will be passed on the subject. Several well known speakers have been se cured and the meeting promises to be interesting and enthusiastic. The Weather Calendar. The Chattanooga Medicine Company, the manufacturers of Wine of Cardui and Thedford’s Black Draught have just issued the 1905 edition of their Cardui Weather Chart and Calendar. This calendar with Its 13 sheets 13x20 Inches In size, makes a bright orna ment for the wall and Is a useful ac quisition in any home or office on ac count of its displayed weather predic tions. The prominent numbers can be read across a large room as can the colored signal flags showing the weath er conditions for each day. These weather signals illustrate the fore casts of Prof. Andrew J. DeVoe who achieved great prominence by his ac curate predictions of the great Gal veston, St. Louis and Minnesota storms and cyclones. So great Is the popularity of these predictions that they are printed in 2,500,000 of these calendars and in 18,000,000 of the La dies' Birthday Almanacs which are is sued by the Chattanooga Medicine Company each year. A copy of this weather chart and calendar muy be secured by sending 10c In stamps to the Chattanooga Medicine Company, C'huttanooga, Tenn. Any one who has not secured a copy of the Ladles' lUrlhday Almanac can get one by sending their address to “Ladles’ Birth day Almanac," Chattanooga, Tenn., or by calling on their druggist, At lllrks' II eat i nmi t Tn-Nlahl. Blue Point oysters, Savannah river ducks, wild turkeys. Fresh tender venison. Juicy snipe, quail, doves, woodcock. A dinner at the reliable old place will make you feel better. To-night.—ad. Ladles' Jewelry In Inconceivable variety and al lowest prices In Havannah at Hternbcrg A Co.'s,—ad. gsllss. If you want an upright piano for |IM you ran find It al Murphy'a piano warsrooins, *44 Bull susst, unde* Gua< da’ Aiu.fi/ad. SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY.DECEMBER 14. 1904. WAREHOUSE ROOM IS SCARCE ATTESTS GROWTH OF PORT. TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES BI’SY HANDLING FREIGHT. Merchants Who Wlali to Pnrchaae in Quantities Know How Crumped Present Facilities Are—Yards nml Wharves Exhibit Busy Scenes mid Stringency Must Be Met Soon. Projects on Foot Insure Even Grenier Growth of Port. One indication of the degree of pros perity now being experienced by Sa vannah merchants is shown in the fact that warehouse room is at a premium. All places for the stor age of merchandise are crowded to the limit, with little prospect for early re lief In the congestion. Mr. William J. Donlan, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, is hearing dally of this condition. The conges tion means outgoing and incoming freight shipments have outgrown the warehouse conditions in the city and that something will have to be done at an early date to increase warehouse capacity. Never in the history of the com merce of the city has such a great amount of freight been handled by the transportation companies,” said a transportation man yesterday. "It is piling up, too, about as fast as it can be well handled.” Steamers Go Ont I.nulled. The Merchants and Miners Transpor tation Company is handling an unus ual amount of merchandise with its steamers. Its wharf is crowded with goods for shipment to Philadelphia and Baltimore and every incoming steamer unloads a full cargo. The officials are well pleased with the handsome increase of their business to and from this port and are working like beavers to keep their consign ments moving with dispatch. The Central of Georgia freight yards are crowded with freight and the full equipment of the road is occupied in handling the business. This road has a big cotton trade to handle and daily brings to Savannah for consignment- by water vast amounts of the product. Cotton is not kept stored in the city, but is immediately shipped out and it does not materially affect the ware house problem. The Ocean Steamship Company is also rushed in the demands made up on its service. This company takes shipments to Boston and New York and also brings into the city much of New England’s manufacturing prod ucts. The vessels are doing a rush ing business, every steamer each way carrying large cargoes. Their wharf exhibits an especially busy scene. Storage Room Necessary. The Atlantic Coast Line and the Sea board Air Line report that freight shipments are far above the records with them. The Seaboard brings to Savannah much pig iron from Northern Alabama, and also has much inland business to handle. The Atlantic Coast Line has a good fruit trade the Year around. Local merchants in commenting upon warehouse conditions, say the question of storage is fast becoming a serious one. Some desire to purchase commod ities in large quantities when the mar ket is favorable, and then they meet face to face the warehouse problem when they have none of their own. Again merchants feel how serious the question is at a season of the year like Christmas when they necessarily buy in large quantities. Shipments for distribution by water and shipments here for local merchants often conflict. Knowing they cannot at nil times be assured of quick con signments they are tempted to order more when they do order. Naturally this surplus must be stored when it reaches the city, and this increases the difficulty. Principal among the causes for the storage stringency is the ise In shipments from inland poll. to Sa vannah for distribution. "The port is growing com mercially in importance, and the railroads are capable of bring ing in products of the state faster than they can be shipped out by wa ter,” said one merchant. Consequently the surplus is stacked up wherever t can be kept in safety. This makes an other demand upon the storage quar ters of the city. Merchants Will Patronize. “The inevitable conclusion of this condition of affairs is t'hat more ware house room must soon be provided. That there is a good and profitable in vestment open in this direction there can be no doubt. The Chamber of Commerce is hearing from many mer chants on this point and they would gladly assure patronage for additional warehouse accommodations. There is no danger of the port decreasing in Importance as a point of distribution for inland freight. "In fact there are under considera tion projects that are to bring more Southern products than ever before to Savannah. The establishment of the wood turpentine distilling plant here, the promised branch of the Sherwin- Williams Paint Company, and the pig iron specials of the Seaboard are a few of these projects. The shortage in warehouse accommodations is the best indication of the grow'th and pros perity of the city evidenced in many days. Something must be done to keep it up to the demands of the continued commercial growth of the city.” Students* Hates Darina the Holidays. Atlantic Coast Line is prepared to re ceive deposits for tickets for students from colleges in the East and West, such tickets to be furnished through to Savannah and return and baggage checked through. The fastest train service between the East and South. Students’ tickets will be sold and delivered Dec. 17 to 24 In clusive, with return limit Jan, 8, 1905. Rates between points south of Wash ington and east of the Mississippi riv er one and one-third fares; from points beyond rates quoted on application. All arrangements perfected hy ap plication at City Ticket Office, De Soto Hotel, both ’phones 73. Representative of this company will cheerfully call and secure deposits and make all ar rangements upon application by ’phone or otherwise. < Remember, it pays to use tho best service. M. Walsh, Trav. Pass. Agent, Sa vannah. Oa.; I. C. Sapp. City Ticket Agent, Savannah. Ha.; W. H. Leahy, Dlvn, Pass. Agent, Savannah, tin.— ad. To-day. nt 10 o’clock, dress good* day at Adler's. Five thousand yards of new seasonable dress goods al 89 cents, with values to It.Ml a yard. First choice to lira! comer s.- a<l Katies. If you want the heat piano or organ on earth you will find II at Murphy’s plana wareiooms, >44 Hull sticet, un der Guards' Armory.—*4. COMES FROM TRINIDAD TO BE REPAIRED HERE. Steamship “Vlkingr” Will Be Re paired at the Kehoe Works. The steamship Viking from Trinidad reached Savannah yesterday morning. Tho vessel is here for the purpose of being thoroughly overhauled and re paired and the contract for the work has been let to William Kehoe & Son3. The ship is now In dock and the hull, machinery, and boilers will be given a complete overhauling and cleaning. The vessel Is owned by the New York and Bermudez Company, and is one of the large fleet of vessels engaged by that firm. The firm Is interested in the asphalt business and the ves sels are used in transporting the ma terial from Venezuela to the different ports where it is needed for shipment to cities and towns. The fact that the vessel should be sent here for repairs, going directly by Jacksonville and oth er more southern points where there are excellent facilities for doing re pair work, is a distinct compliment to the Savannah firm that has been giv en the contract. The marine railway that is to be built by Messrs. Kehoe will be started promptly on the first of the year. The contracts for the work have already been let and as soon as the present lease on the property expires work will be commenced. All the preliminaries have been completed and there will be no delay in rushing the plant to completion. SAVANNAH TRUST CO. CREATES NEW OFFICE. Jolin 11. Struus Appointed Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. The announcement was made yester day morning by the Savannah Trust Company of the creation of anew of fice, that of assistant secretary and treasurer, and the appointment to the place of Mr. John H. Strous. Mr. Strous will begin his connection with the Trust Company Jan. 1. He is now secretary of the Solomons Com pany, a firm with which he has been connected for a number of years, but he is also an experienced, bank man, having, prior to accepting his present place, been connected with the South ern Bank. The creation of the new office was made necessary, it is stated, by the Trust Company, because of the grow ing business of the organization, a growth that can be seen from the fact that its deposits now amount to be tween $600,000 and $700,000, and its gen eral business in other departments has made as satisfactory a growth. Un der the new arrangement, Mr. Strous will look after the details of the office work, while Mr. W. V. Davis, secretary and treasurer, will be able to give more of his time to the outside work. CLEARING ASSOCIATION ELECTED OFFICERS. The annual meeting of the Savannah Clearing Association was held at 4:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, in the of fice of President Mills B. Lane, at the Citizens Bank. The chief business of the meeting was the election of of ficers and this resulted in the return of the former board, as follows: President —Mills B. Lane, Citizens, Bank. Vice President:—Hoi’ace A. Crane, Southern Bank. Secretary and Treasurer —J. M. Ho gan, Germania Bank. Committee 0f.... Management—F. D. Bloodworth, National Bank of Savan nah; W. F. McCauley, Savannah Bank and Trust Company. The Germania' Hank was again made the clearing agent. No further business was transacted. Shop UuMinpNH Moving Westward. St. Louis, Deo. 13. —The closing days of the year 1904 are bringing to light the fact that the shoe manufacturing industry of the United States is fol lowing closely the same trend as does the center of population. It is mov ing westward, '.drawn undoubtedly by the high quality of the shoes made in St. Louis. In the face of the uncertainties which attend presidential election years the St. Louis manufacturers have experi enced a year of remarkable prosper ity. One concern alone, the Hamilton Brown Shoe Company, which does the largest shoe business in the world: whose sales are published monthly throughout the United States, and are looked upon by many as a reflection of the condition of the country, re port a business this year of over nine million dollars, showing an unusual increase over the prosperous condition of 1903, which Is something remark able. Twenty-five years ago this Industry was monopolized entirely by the New England states. At that time St. Louis jobbers started shoe manufac turing in a small way. Their efforts met with success and the demand for St. Louis made shoes rapidly increase until now more shoes are manufactured in this city than in any other city in the world. A triumph for Western shoe making. Notice. If you want to save SSO to SIOO buy your piano at Murphy’s warerooms, 344 Bull street, under Guards’ Armory. —ad. t Xtnnh Bates Seaboard Air Llae Rail way. Account of Christmas, the Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell tickets to the public on Dec. 23. 24, 25 and 31, 1904, and Jan. 1, 1905. at rate of one and one-third first-class fares for the round trip to all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. These tickets will be limited for return until Jan. 4, 1905. Full information at city ticket office. No. 7 Bull street. ’Phone 28.—ad. N. aboard Air Line Hallway. Rest Line to Jacksonville, Florida, and South. The Seaboard Air Line Is the short line, operates Pullman service on all trains to Jacksonville and Tampa, anjl makes the quickest time. Only four hours, Savannah to Jacksonville. Tick et office. No. 7 Bull street: ’phone 28. —ad. Christmas Suwaestlons. Fine combs and brushes, mirror and manicure sets, shaving and baby seta, glove boxes and Jewel cases, match safes and hat pina, sterling belt buc kles. cut glass and silver powder Jars, Jewelry of every description, diamonds, watches, chains, charms, clocks, etc. Cut glassware, silverware and thou sands of other appropriate articles of best quality, suitable for Christmas. Hternberg > Cos., 117 Broughton, west. Lowest prices In city and open every evening till Chrletmsa.—ad. e Katie*. If you want a Mteinwsy plana far SIOO you can find It at Murphy's tear*, rooms. 844 Bull street, under Guards' aj urn y.-ad. FROM HOSPITAL . TO POLICE STATION DAVIS WILL BE ARRESTED. LONG WOMAN SAYS HE TRIED TO KILL HER AND SELF. Man Strenaously Denies This and Claims He Was Very Drank When He Turned Gas Ont—Woman Saw Him Writing Before Light Was I’ut Ont hot Davis’ Memory Falls Him Here—Both Are Now Out ot Danger, On statements made by Marie Long, the woman with whom he was found just in time to prevent asphyxiation at Hazel Miller's on Taylor street Mon day morning, Herbert Davis will prob *ably be arrested to-day charged with assault with intent to murder. Davis is still at the Savannah Hospi tal, but was pronounced entirely out of danger yesterday, and will be taken, it was s fated at police headquarters, from there to-day and placed In the police station, where he will be held until he gives bond. Detectives Stark and Bostick made a thorough investigation of the case yesterday, and the theory that a quar ter meter might have been the cause of the escaping gas in the room was dismissed on statements made by in mates of the house to the effect that the meter had been recharged just a short time before the couple retired. Additional statements made by the inmates of the house indicate sufficient grounds for the action of Davis, and the statement made by the woman herself was positive. Davis Made Threuts. When seen at the Park View Sani tarium by a Morning News reporter the woman stated Davis had made threats of putting her ’’out of busi ness.” She said the raw originally started on that particular occasion over a bottle of whisky, .which Davis had. She said she knew how quarrel some he was, and that she got the bottle and attempted to pour the whis ky out. He slapped her three times, she claims, and told her to attend to her own business. “The last time I saw him,” she said, ‘he was sitting at the dresser writing something. I do not know what it was. but as far as I could tell It was a note or letter. Someone said that a piece of paper was found with some figuring on it. He had asked me for money to go away with, and I told him that I did not have any. I don’t wa nt him prosecuted, but I never want to see him again. All I ask Is that he stay away from me.” The woman was perfectly rational when she made this statement, and when questioned as to her belief in the guilt of Davis, smiled and said, “Yes he did it.” Man Was Very Drank. Davis was seen at the Savannah Hos pital last night by a Morning News reporter, and also made a very posi tive statement. He was completely recovered from the effects of the gas. “I was drinking on Sunday night,” he said, "and at the time Marie went to bed I must have been very drunk. I remember going over to the gas Jet and turning out the gas. I held to It a second or two, as it was so dark I wanted to get my bearings. I then got into bed. and knew nothing else until that afternoon. “If I was writing at the time she went to sleep I do not remember it. Ido not think I was. I had no reason on earth to want to kill either her or myself. We did quarrel some, but I guess all people do that.” He AVus Insanely Jualom. This was all that Davis could re member of the case. He inquired anx iously after the condition of the wom an, and seemed to be very much re lieved when told she was getting along nicely. Inquiry made by the detectives among those who know Davis devel oped the fact that he had been here about a month, and had come to Sa vannah with the woman. He had not worked since he had been here, as far as can be learned, and was Insanely jealous of the woman. Superintendent of Police Garfunkel received a telegram from Rock Hill, S. C.. yesterday asking about Davis’ condition. An answer was sent to this message stating that he was all right and entirely out of danger. To-day, at 10 o’clock, dress goods day at Adler’s. Five thousand yards of new seasonable dress goods at 89 cents, with values to $1.50 a yard. First choice to first comers.—ad. Diamonds. Diamonds or diamond Jewelry as Christmas presents fullfil the most ex acting requirements of Christmas cus toms and Sternberg & Cos. are beyond a doubt the diamond people of Savan nah and their prices are guaranteed lower than elsewhere. —ad. Low Excursion Rates Darina Holi days via Atlantic Const Line. On account of Christmas holidays Atlantic Coast Line will sell tickets to all points east ot the Mississippi and south of the Potomac rivers at rates, one and one-third fares for the round trip. This Includes all stations on the Atlantic Coast Line and connecting lines In the territory described. Tick ets will be sold Dec. 23, 24. 25 and 31, 1904. and Jan. 1, 1905, with return limit Jan. 4. 1905. Tickets at same rates will be sold to teachers and students In schools and colleges on presentation and surrender of certificates signed by superintendents, presidents or princi pals. Dec. 17-24. inclusive, with return limit Jan. 8, 1905. For further information apply to ticket agents, De Soto Hotel; both 'phones. No. 73, or Union Station: Bell 235, Georgia 911. It pays to patronize the best service.—ad. Christ man Ora lines. If you contemplate shipping Florida oranges and grape fruit as Christmas presents this season, we would urge you to book your orders at the earli est possible moment to insure, not only careful attention, but to obtain timely transportation. We will be provided with an ample supply of finest fruit, and can In moat cases deliver shipments prepaid to the house In any part of the United States. Our success In this feature of our business for the past twenty-three years Is a guarantee for the future. W. D. Kiniklns & Cos., 213 and 215 Bay street, west, Savannah, Ga.—o 4. To-day, at 10 o’clock, dress goods day at Adler's. Five thousand yards of new seasonable dress goods at 89 rents, with values to 81.50 a yard. First choice to flret comers.— ad, Bailee. If you want a Harrnor* piano for ISO you can find It at Murphy's piano warerooms. 844 Bull street, uodsr Guards' Armory.—ad. BURGLARS HAVE NO PLACE IN SAVANNAH. Willie Bell Sent by Judge Cana to Labor in Penitentiary. "There is no place in Savannah for 'burglars, be they colored men dr white men. "Thi3 court is always inclined to heed the recommendations of the juries, but your character is far from a good one, and these officers of the law would have no object In speaking against you. "Under all the circumstances the court feels that the recommendation in this case should be disregarded. The sentence of the court is that you be put to hard labor In the state peniten tiary for a term of five years." With these words Judge Cann yes terday put Willie Bell out ot the way as far as Savannah is concerned. Bell had been convicted of burglarizing the store of a Savannah merchant and then attempting to throw away the articles he had stolen when the offi cers of the law approached him. The articles had been stolen by breaking in one of the show windows and then removing some of the goods that had been placed on display. Bell was de fended by Attorney Dexter Blount. The jury found him guilty, but rec ommended that he be punished as for a misdemeanor. The court inquired about the negro's character, and the report on his conduct while in jail was one that showed him to be a dan gerous and desperate man. Threats had been made, and he had attempted to escape from custody. In view of these facts, Judge Cann imposed the sentence given above. BACK TAXES PAID UP BY THOSE INDICTED Sonic Paid All Dae and Others Paid Half the Amount. The Savannah merchants, profession al men. and liquor dealers who were indicted by the last grand jury for non-paymenit of specific taxes were before Judge Cann in the Superior Court yesterday. Announcement was made that the taxes had been paid up in the majority of cases, and partial payments had been made in nearly all the other cases. Considering the fact that this was the first time any such course had been pursued, and that the offense was one of carelessness, and not of malice, Judge Cann let the offenders down easy. Nolle prosequies were en tered in all cases where the taxes and court costs had been paid in full. In the other cases a half payment was made, and the defendants given one month in which to pay the other half. Those who paid in full were Charles Bachman, E. Kalameras. Harley C. Cunningham, Charles and John Wil kins, Fred Benjes. Mary Jacobson, W. H. Rainey, George Cooper, Dr. Oliveros and James McGuire. Those who paid half of the specific tax and the court costs and who were given one month longer in which to pay the other half were Paul Beren thern, W. B. Ferguson, and Theo. Fincken. When the case against John L. Ar cher was called the defendant was not in the court room. 'Motion was made by counsel for the state to estreat his bond. Judge Cann, however, ordered that the case go over until 10 o’clock this morning, and then in case Mr. Archer does not appear in the court room the bond will be estreated. The one great virtue of Burnett’s Vanilla Extract Is purity. It Is real vanilla extract and nothing but va nilla extract. If Burnett’s Vanilla Ex tract was no better than other ex tracts its price would be the 1 same. Once tried, Always used.—ad. For Over Sixty Years Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, al lays all pain, cures wind colic, and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle!—ad. Notice. If you want practical aid in select ing, full value, one price, no misrep resentation, square dealing and honest Instruments, call at Murphy’s piano warerooms, 344 Bull street, under Guards’ Armory.—ad. $26.01) to New York and Return via Ocean Steamship Cos. First-class tickets, including meals and stateroom accommodations with out extra charge, will be sold for ships leaving Savannah December 14, 17, 19 and 21st, limited to January 7th, for return passage. Secure tickets and full Information at ticket office, 37 Bull street. —ad. A New Train to Washington and New York. Southern Railway announces rein auguration of its palatial noon train out of Savannah for the East, leaving 1 p.m.,Central time, daily. This, a solid vestibuled train,with most modern day coaches, Pullman drawing room sleep ing cars of latest design, and the fa mous unequaled dining cars of the Southern Railway. Any desired infor ii.ation given or Pullman reservations made bv city ticket office. 141 Bull street: ’phones 850.—ad. Notice. If you want an artistic piano tuner and repairer’s service leave your or der at Murphy’s warerooms, 344 Bull street, under Guards' Armory. Georgia ■phone 810.—ad. Christmas Rates. Southern Railway announces Christ mas rates of one and a third fares for the round trip between all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers. Tickets to be sold Dec. 23, 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1, with final limit Jan. 4. To students and teachers of schools and colleges, tickets will be sold Dec. 17 and 24, inclusive, with final limit Jan. 8, upon presentation and surrender of certificates signed by their superintend ents, principals or presidents.—ad. Students’ and Teachers’ Rates Ae ro 11 nt Christmas, via Seaboard Air Line Hy. Account of the Christmas holidays, teachers and students of schools and colleges upon surrender of certificate signed by the superintendent, princi pal or president of school or college, will he sold tickets via the Seabourd Air Line Railway to all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at rate of one and one-third fares for the round trip. These tickets will be sold Dec. 17 to 24. Inclusive, and will be limited for return until Jqn. 8, 1905. Parents desiring lo have their children spend Christmas at home can secure valuable Information by calling at Heaboard city ticket office, Nu. 7 Bull street or ’phone 18.—ad. Notice. If you want a Guild piano for SBS you can And II at Murphy's piano warerooms. 844 Bull street, under Guards At utoiy.-ad. Place An Early Order If you want a wheel for your little boy or girl. Our Juveniles are being sold rapidly. New lots are coming by every steam er. but there is every likelihood that we will not be able to fill late demands. These wheels are little beauties. —genuine Juveniles—not big wheels hur riedly cut down to clumsiness. Household Goods There are many things i n this department of our store that will prove appropriate as Christmas presents. Sporting Goods. Hundreds of things for boys; Footballs, Baseballs, Shin Guards, Masks, Boxing Gloves and Punching Bags. Shotguns and Rifles. Hunting Suits. Gun Cases. Leggins. Cleveland Bicycles. Tribune Bicycles, Pierce Bicycles Barnes Bicycles, $25. Syracuse Bicycles, $25. 19 West Broughton Street. (R*ujftnafei >4*24/ Don’t forget the best cough and cold medicine in the world is Row linski’s Cough Balsam, a pleasant syrup of the White Pine, Wild Cherry and other choice expec torates. The full quarter pint bottle, 25 cents. “Get It at Rowllnskl's." Broughton and Drayton. Nothing Better! In fact, nothing quite so good! In stubborn Skin Diseases, Old Sores, Tetter, Eczema, Ringworm, Tetterine Is the only sure cure. It is applied to the spot, kills the germs and heals the break In the skin—stopping the itch torment from the first appli cation. 50 cents a box. All Druggists Sell It This ®®®@®®®®g Touch of | Cold | ®) Makes the (i) I Gas Heater I Invaluable. Heat when and where you ® >< want it, and without one (#) (A) W bit of labor, A match is >< all the preliminary work W for a good warm room. >< (•) Gas Heaters (•) Cost little, and the ex- (<•' (!) pense of operation is very (§) (S) small. __ (j|) ij Savannah Gas Cos., || W 7 and 9 Congress St., west. ALLAN BOND SCO, COAL Anthracite in all sizes. Jellico Soft Lump, iioth Phones 507. ■AVASTAII THEATER. To-niprht at 6 15 THE ML'HICAIi HliaVOE, “The Beauty Doctor.” JMI—I'tCOI’I.K—SO Orchwwfrw |l.to itnd 11.00, Bwloony 75r unit 60r (Ullery tie. Tuo, Poe. 10—''Jewel of AmU ttewi* to-morrow.