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12 NEW HOME FOR BANK & TRUST CO. WILL BE BUILT SHORTLY. D!f THE SITE OF THE PHESEST BUILDING. Pirlhrr Than Thli Fact no Details Hare Been Settled—Committee ot Directors Appointed to Take the Matter In Charge and a Call Is sued to Architects to Submit De signs—The Building Is Likely to Be Six Stories or More. The Savannah Bank and Trust Com pany, following the recent example of the Germania Bank and the National Bank of Savannah, will shortly be gin the construction of anew, large, End in every way modern building. This was decided at a meeting of the board of directors yesterday morn ing. A committee was appointed to consider the further plans in the matter. but aside from this action nothing has been done, though a call is made through the columns of the Morning News this morning for all architects, who care to compete, to submit plans. The right is reserved to reject any plans not considered desirable. To Build on Present Site. President Weed of the Savannah Bank and Trust Company when ask ed about the new building shortly aft er the meeting of the directors, said that practically nothing had been de cided about it other than it is to oc cupy the site of the present build ing, occupying a lot 60 feet on Bay street, and 90 feet On Drayton street, at the southwest corner. It is still to be decided, he said, how many stories the building will consist of, of what material it shall •be constructed, and what the cost will be. All these things will be tak en into consideration, when the plans of the architects have been received. The committee in charge of the mat • ter will have a meeting next week, when it is probable something of the desired details of the building will be decided. Not I.rss Thun Six Stories. It is believed the building will hard ly be less than six stories In hight and it is possible it may be more, for a rumor was current on the Bay some weeks ago that several firms had al ready made application for quarters in the building in case one should be erected, and to accommodate these firms as well as the number of occupants of the present structure, would mean that a pretty large sized building would have to be constructed. WILL LET”DISTILLER OUT FOR CHRISTMAS. Deputy Marshall. Return from Val dosta With Prisoner. United States Deputy Marshals Jo seph F. Doyle and J. Ben Wilson re turned yesterday from Valdosta, where they had taken several federal prison ers for trial. With them they brought a negro, Robert Bell, who was sentenced to six months imprisonment in the Chatham county jail for illicit distilling. The other prisoners who were taken to Valdosta are still before the court. Two of them have entered pleas of guilty. Judge Speer followed his usual cus tom in "moonshine” cases. He gave Bell a kindly lecture and warned him against attempting to continue the practice when set free. “And under all the circumstances,” said the court, “if someone will call it to my atten tion I will arrange to have you go home to your Christmas dinner.” This means that sentence will be suspended during the good behavior of the pris oner. FIND FOR PLAiNTIFF AGAINST GERMANIA. r>n matte, .lust Equalled Sum Offered In Settlement of Case. A verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of *SO, was returned by a City Court Jury yesterday, in the case of S. Wachstein, against the Germania Bank. When the case was filed against the bank an offer of settlement was made, and JSO was the sum the bank offered for a withdrawal of the suit. This of fer was declined by the plaintiff and the case went to trial. The suit arose because the Germania declined to cash a check for $43, which the plaintiff had drawn on it. Evi dence was adduced to show that at the time Wachstein had sufficient money on deposit to cover the check. He brought suit for a large sum, but the Jury decided that SSO would square the case and be equitable to all parties concerned. BUSINESS CENSUS WILL SHOW GOOD INCREASE. The 'business census of the city, which is being- prepared by the office force of the city marshal, will be fin ished early next week. The indications now are that a very substantial gain In -almost all lines of business will be shown. The prep peratlon of the census requires a great deal of work and takes several weeks. The census Is used in collecting special license taxes. J EFFER’SON StTpA VEM ENT WILL VERY SOON BE OVER. The third payment on the Jefferson •treet paving was due yesterdly by those who accepted the long settle ment plan offered by the city in set tling the cases. Most of the owners paid promptly. All but eleven of the owners have jtald the amounts they ows In fuil. These eleven have only one more payment after the payment due yesterday, it will be due on Jan. id. The owners have been remarkably prompt In meet ing the payments, TAMM rM OTTO* MUXS. A permit was Issued the Sevan nah Cotton Mills yesterday for the erection of g Ulster tank and the building of a pumping bouae The work is to be started at once The Improvements are Wing wade aa a pre< sutiun against CARDS TO CHILDREN UNDER FOURTEEN. Important Killing Mailc nt Meeting of Library Managers. By a ruling of the Public Library board of managers at its meeting last night, children under 14 years may hereafter be issued cards, provid ed they are at the time of issuance indorsed by the parents, thus insuring the library against loss. By still another ruling the library will close hereafter on but three hol idays of the year. Christmas, Memo rial Day and Thanksgiving. At the meeting were Messrs. George J. Baldwin, H. C. Cun ningham, A. A. Lawrence, Otis Ash more, H. W. Witcover and J. M. Thomas. The report for November was submitted, and is in brief as fol lows: Books taken out in November, 4,- 465. These were as to subject classi fied as follows: Philosophy. 15; reli gion. 14; sociology, 20; philology, 2; natural science, 11; useful arts, 7; fine arts, 23; literature, 113; history, 264; fiction, 3.996. Cards issued during the month, 115; visitors for the month, 644: fines collected for the month. $40.28; volumes catalogued, 200; cards used, 547; visits made by members of the board of managers for the month, 49; new books received and prepared for use, 75; Bodley Club books re ceived, 60; Bodley Club books return ed, 60. The conclusion to let children have cards of their own was reached after much consideration of the probable results, and talking over the experience had with the old method, which was to give children under 14 years books only on the recommendation of older persons. That parents indorse the cards when issued, thus agreeing to make good all losses, seemed to the managers a much better plan and worthy of trial. It is considered one of the most important steps taken by the board of managers in some time. The closing of the library on the three holidays was believed sufficient for the year. There are too many hol idays to close up on all, It was thought. SOUTH SIDERS WILL DISCUSS CLUB HOUSE. Site for tile New Club Honse Will Probably He Decided Upon. At the regular weekly meeting of the South Side Administration Club to night. the Advisory Committee will re port on the selection of a site for the new club house that is to be erected. The committee has hfad a number of sites under consideration and has not yet fully made up its mind which will be chosen. The matter may be sub mitted to the club as a whole. A committee is to be appointed to ar range for ‘a grand rally on the night of Dec. 30. Prominent speakers will address the club, and efforts will be made to get out the largest crowd that has attended any political meeting during this campaign. Social features, including card tables, writing tables and reading matter, have been added to the club, and the rooms are now kept open every night from 8 to 11 o’clock. The protest against the Georgia Infirmary is to be kept up and ’a resolution is to be passed calling on Council to appropriate money for more trees for the southern section of the city. GREEN BOUNDVVER FOR ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. Wm Negro Who Was Trying to En ter Pnlaakl liar. Ezekiel Green, the negro who was chased through the streets at an early hour yesterday morning by several uniformed men, and was finally arrested by Patrolman McGrath, was given a hearing in Police Court yesterday morning on the charge of attempted burglary. Green was attempting to open one of the windows of the Pulaski House bar opening on Bay lane, when he was discovered by Patrolman Scully, who immediately gave chase. The negro was fleet of foot, however, and soon distanced his pursuer. Patrolmen fur ther down towards Yamacraw saw the fugitive, and hearing the pistol shots, knew that he was wanted for some thing. He was finally nabbe/i by Mc- Graw. Green denies he was the man wanted. DEFAULTING COLLECTOR HAS BEEN ARRESTED. Man Who Failed to Make Shortage Good Will Be llronght Bark. A telegram was received here yester day morning stating that W. E. Low ery, a collector who was short, it is alleged, in his accounts with the Rhodes-Haverty Furniture Company, had been arrested and is in Jail at Anderson, 8. C. Lowery was arrested at the instance of the furniture company about ten days ago, but on a promise to make his shortage good on a certain day, he was ordered released by the firm. On the appointed day he telephoned to the store that he would be right up and settle up matters. As soon as he had sent this message he secured a boat and crossed the river into South Carolina. A reward of $25 was then offered for the man, with the result that he was arrested yesterday. So far as lhe managers for the furniture firm have been able to ascertain the shortage will amount to about S2OO. THE PIERSON~isTATE VALUED AT $14,000. The appraisers of the estate of Rob ert M. Pierson, who was killed by fall ing from an Electric Company's car several months ago, have valued the estate of the deceased at a total of $14,219.37. Besides this there were a number of notes held by the man which the appraisers were unable to value. The bulk of the estate Is in cash, a total of $13,983.15 being deposited In dif ferent Georgia banks. The remainder of the estate Is valued as follows: Jewelry, $115.50; and household furni ture at $70.14. The appraisers were Messrs. Reuben Butler. T. F. Screven, W. W. Gross, John Lyons and Jordan F. Brooks. SIX VOTKH* W'KHIC ADDED. When the registry lists closed yes terday it was found that the total regis tration had been increased by only six more than the figures of Wednesday night. This brings the total to 5.4k* As stated yesterday in the Morning News, this is ronsldered a large regis tration for an off year, and a year that haa been unmarked by any cen tral*. Th* saving of a few rants on a bo!- It* of vanilla aatrart will nut alon* for tho annoyanc* of having doaaari that I* "Just a lltll* oft" In flavor. Al ways buy liumott’a. What you pay is Important, bui what you gat tnora so ftumrti # Vanilla coata mot a because i worth luora.-ad. SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1904. INCREASES MADE IN TAX ORDINANCE SOME LICENSES DOUBLED. GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANIES WILL PAV SI,OOO EACH. Cotton Compresses Raised from $l5O to S3OO and Dredging Companies from SSO to SIOO —“Flying Horses’’ Made $25 a Week Instead of $25 a Month—Watermelon Wagons Won Out in Fight for Redaction. Many changes, most of them pro viding for an increased revenue for the city, were decided upon at the secret caucus of Council last night. It had been announced repeatedly that few changes would be made and the action of the aldermen came as a to tal surprise. The tax on both gas and electric companies is to be raised from SSOO to SI,OOO. This is the largest increase decided on in any one item, and will bring the city an additional revenue of SI,OOO, as there is only one gas and one electric company. Taxes on oth er businesses were also increased, how ever. Cotton compresses, which have here tofore paid a license of $l5O, will next year have to pay S3OO and dredging companies, that formerly paid SSO, will be made to pay SIOO. Junk dealers have heretofore paid a license of S3OO, but it was proposed to raise this amount to SSOO. There was quite a discussion about the matter, but it could not be learned whether the change was made or not. It is be lieved, however, that the increase will be made. New Liquor Licence Plan. The licenses for cut rate ticket offices was cut out of the tax ordinance en tirely, as there is now a special city ordinance in existence on this ques tion. The ordinance was passed some time ago and created a great deal of discussion and interest. It caused the closing of the only cut rate office then in the citv. The tax on “flying horses,” which has heretofore been $25 a month, was rais ed to $25 a week. The liquor license tax was agreed upon, as had been an nounced In the Morning News. The license is made $225, but 10 per cent, is to be taken off for prompt payment. If all paid when the license is taken out it w’ill cost only $202.50, but if pay ment is delayed, the full $225 will have to be paid. The liquor license this year was S2OO even. The only reduction agreed upon was on wagons for the sale of watermelons. This year the tax on wagons selling watermelons or fruit of any kind was SIOO. The tax remains the same for fruit or vegetable wagons, except the wagons that are used for the sale of watermelons alone. A special license of only $lO was made for the water melon wagons. Watermelon* Won Ont. This change was the result of quite an argument. Some of the aldermen took the position that the dealers in watermellons should be protected and that the license should not be re duced. The majority, however, argued that as the watermelon season is a short one, and as the melons easily perished, a reduction should be made. Owing to their weight they cannot be bought at the markets and carried home conveniently, as other fruit can, the aldermen said, and a reduction should be made for the convenience of the housewives of the city and to give the people cheaper melons. The cheap er melon contingent finally won out, and next summer there will probably be more watermelon wagons travel ing about the city than there are street ears. The budget was not discussed at the meeting, and no authorized statement of what was done at the secret ses sion was made. IN PRIVATE WARD MISS’ SCHWEITZER RESTS. Vonna Woman I* Rapidly Recover ing from Her Wound. Removed to a private ward, and with every attention that could be provided. Miss Irma Schweitzer spent a quiet and restful day at the Park View Sani tarium yesterday. During the day a number of friends called, and she ap peared brighter than on the previous day. Since it Is certain she will recover, and all of the facts leading up to the attempt at self-destruction are known, the young lady is being protected from undue publicity ns far as possible. After a consultation the physicians at tending her decided not to make an attempt to extract the bullet, 'as it is not located at a dangerous point now. The superintendent of police received a telegram yesterday from Mr. Weiss, of New York, an uncle of the young woman, asking a detailed account of the occurrence be furnished him. and that no expense be spared in making Miss Schweitzer comfortable. Accounts of •the shooting, taken from the Morning News, were mailed to Mr. Schweitzer. MR. F.TBATTEY RESIGNS HIS CHAIRMANSHIP. Mr. F. C. Battey has resigned the chairmanship of the Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Com merce. He will call a meeting of the comnittteo within a few days to nom inate his successor. He assigns as his reason for resign ing the demands of business. Pending the acceptance of the resignation and the chasing of anew chairman the committee will take no added steps In the Interstate Commerce Commission measure. Mr. William J. Donlan. sec retary, Is in New York on business. TO EXAMINE MA J. CONEY FOR COLONEL’S RANK. Maj. Walter E. Coney, who was some time ago appointed state inspect or of rifle practice with the rank of colonel, will be examined for that po sition on Saturday. A board of mili tary officers, with Lieut. Col. W. L. Grayson as chairman, will conduct the examination. Muj. Coney will be com missioned colonel Immediately after h< passe* the examination. WILL UKT Xx’lH lIKIIK. It Is understood that the city has agreed to Inoreeelng the pay of the 'Hy cart driver* from $1 a dey to II.IS a day. K Torts are being made to get the Increase to 11,16. though this hoe not yet keen oonatdered bv th< aldermen. The Imreeee to II It. he* already been practically agreed to by a uajurittf of the bawd. DREARY AND GLOOMY WEATHER CONTINUES. Storm Signals Were Ordered Down Yesterday Morning. Cold, dreary, gloomy weather con tinued all day yesterday, and night brought no relief. Mercury started from the 34 degree point and, in the absence of even a hint of sunshine, made a pitiable ef fort to climb higher, but could get no farther up the tube than the 38 degree point. Then it began falling again, and late last night was nearly back to its starting point. Late in the afternoon a cold, drizzling rain began falling. A northeast wind whirled the spray into the faces of pedestrians and drove the cold through the thickest clothing. The streets were wet and dreary in appearance, and the Cabs plying ceaselessly to and fro behind wet, shivering horses lent not even one little touch of brightness to the scene. Humanity’s feelings struggled along in a vain effort to be cheerful for awhile and then struck a partnership with mercury and went down. The night was even worse than the day Ifad been. Heavy clouds hung over the entire sky, shutting out moon and stars and dripping a cold, misty rain upon the unfortunates whose business called them from warm firesides, com fortable club rooms, and memories of summer. The wind shifted from the northeast to the west, freshened con siderably, and with a fiendish whistle, cut into unprotected faces. At mid night there were no signs of. relief, and mercury was continuing its way on the downward path. Early in the morning the storm sig nals were ordered down. The reason given was that all danger from the storm had passed, but it is hinted that the Weather Man joined in the spirit of cheerlessness that was all-pervading and hauled down the flags because they were too emblematic of something light and gay and fluttering. And there was nothing in the heavens above, the earth beneath, or the waters under the earth to justify cheerfulness. It was dreary, dismal, gloomy weather, without even one little ray of bright ness to relieve the gray monotony. MISTRIAL DECLARED IN THE JACKSON CASE. Accused Greek Will Be Given Sec ond Trial at Early Date. After seventeen hours deliberation the jury trying the case against John Jackson, a Greek, charged with at tempting to criminally assault little Hannah Kassel was unable to reach an agreement and Judge Cann declar ed a mistrial. Foreman Furse stated in reply to questions from the court that the ju rors differed on questions of fact, and not of law and he did not believe an agreement was possible. It was learned later that every ballot taken showed the jurors standing 10 for ac quittal and 2 for conviction. Ballot after ballot was taken, but no change was made by any of the twelve. A second trial will be given the accused ir. the near future. Jackson is not under bond, but is held in the jail. NO SAVANNAH TROOP.S FOR THE INAUGURATION. Matter Has N’ot Been Even Consid ered by OUlcers Here. There is very little likelihood of any of the Savannah military attending the inauguration of President Roosevelt. The Atlanta dirfpatch in the Morning News yesterday in reg’ard to the letter to Gov. Terrell about the Georgia military at the inauguration was read with a good deal of interest by the officers and men here, but none of them seemed to care about going. "I had never given the matter a thought," said Col. G. Arthur Gordon, of the First Regiment, when asked about it. "I suppose I will get a let ter from the Adjutant General's of fice about it later. None of the Sa vannah troops have ever gone to an inauguration, however, except to the inauguration of Cleveland, and I don’t suppose any will go this time." BICYCLE THIEVES ARE AGAIN VERY ACTIVE. Three or Four Wheels Uf-ported Missing Each Day. For the last week bicycle thieves have been unusually active, not less than thirty lost wheels having been reported to the police. Many of these were recovered, having been picked up by patrolmen and carried to police headquarters, where they were held until the owners called for them. Five reports of stolen wheels were received yesterday, despite the damp weather, which usually keeps bicycles in doors. Several bicycle thieves have been’ arrested recently, but new cul prits seem to turn up every day to take the place of those who are sent to the chaingang. YOUNG LADY NARROWLY ESCAPED INJURY. While out driving yesterday morning, a young lady narrowly escaped serious injury. She was going south on Dray ton street and was turning into Jones west when one of D. R. Thomas’ heavy coal wagons was crossing Drayton. The driver of the coal wagon started to turn into Drayton, but changed his mind went straight across the street. This action on his part caused the shaft of the wagon to pass through the stays of the buggy the lady was oc cupying. striking her in the side and mashing her against the back of the buggy seat. Fortunately both horses were stopped at once and the vehicles disentangled before the lady was seri ously injured. The driver of the coal wagon, it was stated, did not stop to ascertain if the lady was hurt. SAVANNAH WINS*OUT IN COMPETITION. Savannah excelsior is being shipped to Atlanta and Macon in competition with excelsior made in Atlanta. The Southern Manufacturing Company, comparatively anew enterprise, book ed two large order* yesterday. In competition with two Atlanta concerns, the Savannah enterprise received an order for five care of excelsior for that city. Macon ordered two cars. For Over Itilf Years Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has bean used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, al .ays all pain, curea wind colic, and Is the beet remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty, live cent* a bottle.- ad. A Very taefal Little Thlag. Neat pad, quite small, removes epote from your cost, etc, Price, U cents. When “epote” and "biota” make clothee look tied lhen use a Welmeley 'leaning pad. Lapp man Drug Com pany.—ad. FOURTH DISTRICT MEANS BUSINESS IS TIRED OF “JOLLYING.” PRESIDENT M’BRIDE SENT MES SAGE TO CITY COUNCIL. Cloli Insist* Upon Having the Bilbo Canal Closed During the Coming Year and Having Emmet Purk Im proved—Passed Resolution Urging the Aldermen to Increase the I’sj of the City Cart Drivers from tsl to $1.50. Close the Bilbo canal. Improve and beautify Emmet Park. Give the city cart drivers $1.50 a day. These were the three things advo cated at the meeting of the Fourth District Administration Club at the Harris Street Hall last night, which despite the bad weather was one of the largest meetings ever held in the Fourth. Enthusiasm prevailed at the meet ing from the time it was called to or der by President James Mcßride, un til the very moment of adjournment. The feature of the meeting was a speech by the president of the club to Alderman W. L. Grayson, who had himself just concluded a speech and was about to depart for the spec ial Council caucus, which was held last night. Want no Jollying. “One moment Col. Grayson,” said President Mcßride, as the alderman started to depart. “You are an aider man. We put you there and we in tend to put you there again. When you go up to Council tell the aldermen that we want those cart drivers to get $1.50 a day. Tell them that we want Emmet Park improved, and that we want Bilbo canal covered. “Tell them we want these things and mean to get them, and tell them we don’t want any jollying either. We mean business.” Alderman Grayson, who had stated in his speech that he favored these things, said again, he w’ould support them. He said these things would be put through Council, or they would be brought up in the open meeting, so that everybody could find out how each of the aldermen stood. Resolutions Adopted. There were two resolutions adopted at the meeting. The first, introduced by Mr. James Dane, was as follows: Resolved, That we request the Streets and Lanes Committee to pave the road way in Emmet Park with vitrified brick, and lay an artificial stone w'alk along the northern boundary of said park. The second resolution, introduced by Mr. J. J. Horrigan, was as follows: Whereas, The men now driving the city tarts only receive $1 per day, and that amount is not sufficient for them to live on, owing to the high prices of the necessaries of life, therefore. Be it resolved, That the City Council be asked to give them $1.50 per daV for their services, the same compensation received by other laborers In the em ploy of the city. Watch Out for Poor. In introducing the resolution, Mr. Horrigan said it was a resolution to aid the laborers of the city. “That’s right,” responded the president. “Watch out for the poor man. The rich man is able to watch out for himself. That’s what this club is for, to watch out for the laborer." Mr. Dan Charlton was the first speaker. He began by remarking on the large crowd, saying that the Fourth could always get ‘a crowd without ad vertising beer and sandwiches. It had always been the policy of the club to look out for the city’s good, he said, and whenever a meeting was called the members responded. The Fourth leads, he said, and leaves the other districts to follow. He referred to the closing of the Bilbo canal as one of the pressing needs of the entire city, and was cheered lusti ly. The Fourth district now T extends to the Isle of Hope, he said, and as soon as the Bilbo canal is closed it will be extended to Tybee. He also spoke of the Improvement in Emmet Park, and said it was time the Fourth district was getting the improvements it has long deserved. There With the Goods. Mr. Ed. H. Abrahams was the sec ond speaker. He said he was always glad to be with the members of the Fourth and referred to the fact thai a larger hall had to be secured for this year. If the club continues to grow still a larger hall will be re quired, he said. He referred to the beautifying of Emmet Park as a neces sary improvement, and said it was only fair for the Fourth to get im provements as other sections. iMr. John Rourke, Jr., spoke next. He referred to the Citizens Club as one of the best known political or ganizations in the South and asked what the Citizens Club would be with out the Fourth. “The Fourth is, al ways there with the goods, when votes are wanted,” he said. On the cart drivers’ resolution, he spoke at length, declaring that the In crease should be made at once. With the increased cost of provisions it Is impossible, he said, for the men to support their families on the meagre pay now given. The closing of the canal, he said, would Increase the val ue of property and would greatly im prove the city. Will Viipolnt Committee. On motion of Mr. J. J. Stafford it was decided that tho president of the club should appoint a committee of five to wait on the Mayor and Aldermen, and present the questions under, dis cussion. President Mcßride announced he would appoint the committee to day and that he would go with the committee to see the Mayor. Alderman Grayson was the last speaker. He suid the cart drivers should get $1.50, and that the canal should be covered. Also that Emmet Purk should be Improved. The dis trict deserves these things, he said, and he was going to see thV It got them. •They are not going to Jolly us much longer by sending us toy Are engines," announced Alderman Grayson. "We must light for what we want and we will get It. We will insist upon these improvements and upon the cart driv ers being paid more.” Elegant vases, pedestals and Mexican drawn work. A pretty assortment of pretty gifts for Christmas presents. All will be sold very low. Apply Lippman Drug Company.—ad. s.abtnr.l Air Line Hallway. Best Mu * Jacksonville, Florida, and aootli. Tha He*board Air Lina la tha abort Una, operate* Pullman oarvleo on all trains to Jackson villa and Tampa, and inaktea tha quick*at Ulna. Only tour boura, Savannah to Jacksonville. Tick et offlca. No. I Hull attest, ‘pbona Xs. -ad. WILL CALL FOR BIDS FOR POST HOSPITAL Hospital for Fort Srrrvrn Will Be Modern in All Respects. The quartermaster general has notified the quartermaster in charge of the improvements at Fort Screven that the original site on which it was in tended to erect the post hospital has been selected. An effort was made to change the site, but an examination of conditions showed that the old site is the better, and hence it was selected. Bids for the erection of the hospital will be called for within the next few days. There will be an administration build ing, a ward building and a kitchen an nex in the hospital. The administra tion building will be 40 by 42 feet and will be two stories high. A wide ve tanda will extend along ,the entire front of the building. The ward build ing will be 24 feet by 90 feet, and will be one story high. There will, be from twelve to sixteen beds in the hospital. AH the buildings will be modern in every sense of the word. The most modem appliances will be supplied the hospital for the treatment of all cases of wounds and diseases that may de velop among the soldiers. In every respect the hospital will be thorough ly equipped. As soon as the bids have been opened here they will be for warded to Washington and the con tract awarded there. Work on the post hospital will then begin at once. RETAIL MERCHANTS WILL PROBABLY HAVE BANQUET. After the Christmas Rash Is Over They May Celebrate. The Retail Merchants’ Association will probably have a banquet shortly after the Christmas holidays. The matter was brought up at the last meeting of the association and a great many of the members favored the plan, but it was decided that the merchants were entirely too busy to even think about the matter until aft er the holidays. Mr. Sig Gardner, who made the sug gestion, stated yesterday that he thought the banquet would be arrang ed after the busy season is over. It will be a rather elaborate, affair and a number of distinguished guests will be invited. A Thrilling Story. Amzi: Contents, “Patricia, Some Mortals and Immortals;” “Nova Per sei!” “Tea on a Tower;” “A Marvel lous Ring Stone;” "Quixotic ‘Honor’ Mira;” "After the Procession.” Price, 75 cents. For sale at Estill’s News Depot, No. IS Bull street, corner of Bryan, No. 2, east. Savannah, Ga.—ad. Students’ Rates During 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 by 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 the best service. M. Walsh, Trav. Pass. Agent, Sa vannah, Ga.; I. C. Sapp, City Ticket Agent, Savannah, Ga.; W. H. Leahy, Divn. Pass. Agent, Savannah, Ga.— ad. Xmns Kates Seaboard Air Line Rail way. Account of Christmas, the Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell tickets to the public on Dec. 23, 24. 25 and 31, 1994, 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. Low Excursion Rates During Holi days via Atlantic Coast Line. On account of Christmas holidays Atlantic Coast Line will sell tickets to all points east of 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. A New Train to Washington and Now York. Southern Railway announces i*e!n auguratlon 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 mation given or Pullman reservations made bv city ticket office. 141 Bull street; ’phones sso.—ad. Christman 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. Stndenta’ and Teachers’ Rates Ac <•111111 Christians, via Mrnlmnr.l Air Line Hy. Account of the Christmas holidays, teacher* and studenta of schools and collegea uoon surrender of certificate signed by the superintendent, princi pal or president of school or college will be sold tickets via the Seaboard Air Line Hallway to all pointa east of the Mlsalsalppl and aouth of the Ohio and Potomac rivers at rat* of on* and ona-thlrd faraa for tha round trip. The** ticket* will b* aoid Dae. IT to 24. Inclusive, and will be llmitad for return until Jan. I, I Fit Parent# dealring to have ihelr children apend Christmas at home can secure valuable Information by nailing at Keaboard city lick *l office, No. f Bull street or ’than* ss.—ad. Useful Presents are shown in abundance In our housefurnishing goods de partment The Air-Tight Stoves, the Open Franklins and the Oil Heaters are now in keeping with the weather. BRASS ANDIRONS. BRASS SHOVEL SETS. Sporting Goods We are showing an immense lineof Spalding’s stuff. Foot balls, gymnasium Goods, Ath letic Clothing of all kinds, .Sweaters and Jerseys. Bicycles JUVENILE WHEELS— THE SYRACUSE $25. THE BARNES $25. rOCKETKNIVES. SAFETY RAZORS. RAZORS. SCISSORS. The things you buy here have quality. 19 West Broughton Street. (fWi&uu&C Saturday is bargain day in this drug store. Watch for bargain day advertise ment. It tells you of snaps that are unusual and offers you an opportunity to make advantageous purchases. Saturday is bargain day here. * “Get It at Rowllnskl’s.” Brouckfjn and Drayton. Delightful Shampoo Soap TETTERINE SOAP does not only clean away Hie dirt and dandruff, but it heals anil soothes the scalp. It fertilizes the place where nature meant that hair should grow. 25 Cents a Cake. Shuptrine’s, Congress and Jefferson. Bolton and Montgomery. The Genuine Hot Stuff Stoves They are sold here. “Hot Stuff” Is their name—a Geor gia product tlial supplies H quick and economical heat. They burn any kind of fuel, and give no trouble. .Inst talk Hot Stuff with us. Edward Lovell’s Sons, 113 West Broughton Street. Lumbermen Supply and Equipment Cos. The newest thin? in Dry Kilns. Dries Lumber in 24 hours. Costs less than others. Vulcanite Roofing. Steel Split Pulleys. ALLAN Ml) 1 CO. COAL Anthracite in all sizes. Jellico Soft Lump. Both Phones 507. BOILER TUBES J. D. WEED A CO.