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12 W. B.DENHAM GOES TO WILMINGTON A. C. L. OFFICIAL CHANGES. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT WILL BE MORTON RIDDELL. Capt. Denham Become* First A*i*t unt to Fourth Vice President Kenly— Ila* Been lilentlfled With Railroad Work Since 1870—thiise to Become Effective Jan. I—Succes sor t ame Here in June—Both Men Popular in Railway World. An important change in railroad cir cles, effective Jan. 1, will be the re tirement from the position of general superintendent, Atlantic Coast Line, of Capt. William B. Denham. He is now in Wilmington, to which place he will be transferred as assist ant to Fourth Vice President J. R. Kenly. Capt. Denham left here yes terday morning. Mr. Morton Riddell, assistant chief engineer since last June, is slated to succeed Mr. Denham. Mr. Riddell, be fore coming to Savannah, was a dis trict superintendent, stationed at Richmond, Va. Cupt. Denham’s Railway Career. The departure of Capt. Denham and family from Savannah will be a mat ter of regret to many friends. He is popular among his subordinates and is an efficient railway man. Capt. Denham's railway career be gan in 1870, when as a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, he en tered the service of the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railroad as as sistant engineer. Later he was em ployed with the Southern Express Company, afterwards becoming associ ated with the Florida Central and Peninsular Railroad in the capacity of civil engineer. Afterwards he was ap pointed assistant superintendent of tho St- John and Lake Eustis Railway. Came Here Feb. 1, 11*00. Prom there he went to the Florida Southern Railroad as superintendent, ■which place he filled with such credit that he received the appointment of general superintendent of the Jackson ville, Tampa and Key West Railway. He went from this service to the Plant system, being stationed at Gainesville, Fla., as superintendent of the fourth end sixth divisions. On Peb. 1. 1900, he came to Savannah as general su perintendent of the same system. Capt. Denham’s successor, Mr. Rid dell, during his brief residence here has made many friends, and is in every way qualified to assume the duties of the position. SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED THIS WEEK. Busy Days for Attendants I'pnn High and Graded Uranches. Examinations in the high and gram mar schools of the city commenced yesterday, and will continue until Fri day, when adjournment will be taken until Tuesday, Jan. 3. High School pupils were examined yesterday in history, rhetoric, litera ture. spelling and orthoepy. To-day algebra and geometry will be the sub jects. In the grammar schools the pupils were examined in physiology in the seventh grades. After to-day the subjects will be arranged as follows: Wednesday—All branches of Latin and practical exercises in English. Thursday—English grammar, physics and chemistry. Friday—Arithmetic. The order of the examination of the grammar schools will be as follows: Wednesday—English grammar. Thursday—Geography. Friday—Arithmetic. HISTORICAL COMMITTEE APPOINTED FOR GUARDS. Went. A. Pratt Adams Made f'hnlr inan by Maj. W. B. Stephens. Maj. W. B. Stephens, commanding the Savannah Volunteer Guards, last night announced the members of the Historical Committee, which was de cided upon a week ago. This committee will be a permanent one, and will get up a history of the Guards from the time of organization to the present. The only history the Guards now have is incomplete, many Important events in connection with the organisation being omitted. The committee is composed of Lieut. A. Pratt Adams, chairman; Capt. Da vis Freeman, Capt. R. G. Tun no, Capt. T. F. Screven and Private T. G. Bas singer. The committee will immedi ately begin its work and will gather data from every possible source. When a complete history is prepared a copy of it is to be forwarded to the Secre tary of War, who some time ago made a request for it. GUARDS SUSPEND DRILLS FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The Savannah Volunteer Guards have decided to suspend their regular weekly drills for the next two Monday nights, because of the Christmas hol idays. When drills are resumed In January, there will be two drills a week for two weeks. In order to make up for those that are to be omitted. Braver lint Snle. 26 dozen assorted shapes, all colors, ladies', misses' and children's beaver hats, $2.48, the kind others ask $5. Bale at KrouxkofTs'.—ad. A Grand Line of Presentation Um brellas. The handsomest, most richly finished •nd ornamented, nnd also carrying In trinsic quality, Is shown by Sternberg & Cos. Prices are lower than elsewhere —Ad. Gentlemen, Head This. Are you looking for a useful pres ent for your wife, daughter or some other ladyt If so, go to Krouskoffs'. You will find fur collars, fur seta, lace collars, French sash ribbons, evening dress goods, and many useful things that will gladden the heart of any lady. Krouskoffs'.—ad, Hrrrbtrt St la. Are Opum last* BCvary evening to accommodate Christ mas shoppers who cannot call during tbs day The handsomest stock in Ssv*nii*h, bolds tb# yaty jmumu.l you have M 111 li 111 iggf * WANT CURFEW ORDINANCE FOR YOUNG NEGROES. Colored West Side Club Get* In the Resolution Game. A resolution, asking Council to pass a Curfew law for negro boys and girls under the age of 18, and to establish a reformatory to which to send the offenders under such a law, was pass ed at a meeting of the West Side Club, a colored organization, called together last night for the purpose of indorsing the present city administration. The administration was indorsed and a blanket resolution, asking for the Curfew law and other innovations was passed. Speeches were made by F. J. Hilton, R. N. Rutledge. J. E. Kim ball and other members of the club. The subject of all the speeches was loyalty to the administration. Jacob Wright, the president, presided at the meeting, and J. Dudley Hughes, act ed as secretary. Following is the resolution, which asks for a number of innovations: "Be it resolved, that we, the colored voters of Chatham county, do earnest ly request that the Mayor and Aider men of the city of Savannah, have ,an ordinance passed to prohibit the col ored girls and boys under the age of 18 years from walking the streets after !*: 30 at night, without being accompa nied by some older person. “It is not our object to have them imprisoned, or sent to the Poor Farm, but we do earnestly ask that the May or and Aldermen select and purchase a site and erect thereon, such buildings that may be necessary to be used as a reformatory. "We also ask that not less than twenty acres be purchased for the same. “We further ask Council to pave Ogeechee road with Augusta gravel from the north side of Henry street to Laurel Grove Cemetery, colored, and that necessary sidewalks be laid. “We do further resolve that, should it become necessary to move the Geor gia Infirmary from its present location, that there will be a committee ap pointed to select a healthy site, that would not endanger the lives of pa tients.” LAST REGULAR SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL. The last regular session of Council for this year will be held to-morrow night, though a special meeting to wind up the business for the year will be necessary later. The special meeting to make up the budget for next year will be held Thursday or Friday night. The aider men will decide at the meeting to-mor row which will be most convenient for the majority. The schedule of accounts to be ap proved and ordered paid at the meet ing to-morrow amounts to $17,309.66. There are many petitions before Coun cil, most of them from charitable in stitutions asking that the city appro priations be continued. crusheFbetween cars; WILL LOSE USE OF ARM. As the result of being caught be tween two cars Saturday afternoon while at work in the Seaboard yards, F. C, Oxley, will lose the use of his right arm which was crushed. The Injured man Is a machinist, and was engaged at his trade when injured. He was taken to his home, No. 218 Duffy street, east, where he is now under the care of Dr. G. L. Harmon. He is 54 years of age, and has a fam ily dependant upon him for support. The arm will be saved from amputa tion, but the chances are he will never have the use of It again. HORSE~ANDWA(foN~ CRASHED INTO CAR. A horse attached to one of the wag ons of the Chattanooga Brewing Com pany, ran away late yesterday after noon and crashed into a Whitaker street trolley car. The wagon was standing In front of Finken’s saloon on Whitaker street and Broughton lane. The driver ran out of the saloon and endeavored to stoD the runaway, and had almost succeeded in doing so, when the wagon ran Into a car at Perry street and scattered several cases of beer over the pavement. The horse turned at Liberty street, and ran to West Broad before it was stopped. WRONG GUESSMADE ON MAYOR’S MESSAGE. Mayor Myers will not include in his annual message to Council, which is now being prepared, any reference to federal control of smallpox, and other infectious diseases, although he may agree fully with the position tak en by Dr. Brunner, the city health, of ficer, months ago in a paper read be fore the Georgia Ceague of Municipal ities. The Mayor has decided on al most every subject to be included in the message and it can be authori tatively stated that federal control has not even been considered. SCHOOL FIRE DRILL FRIGHTENED HORSE. While the children of the Henry Street School were executing the fire drill yestertfay morning, they badly frightened a horse hitched to a buggy containing two ladies. For a few min utes it looked as if the ladies would be thrown to the ground, and a serious accident was narrowly averted by a Whitaker street car conductor, who ttan and caught the horse by the bridle and led it pass the school. Beginning to-night, and each night during this week, from 8 to in o’clock. Wiegand's Orchestra renders sweet music at the store to which the public is invited. Leopold Adler.—ad. Para nt KronakuflTs.' Special display of ladles' and chil dren’s fur collars and sets at Krous koffs'.—ad. Tlic One I Love Heat Gave Tlila to Me. Mayhap It was a diamond engage ment ring or a handsome brooch. If selected at Sternberg & Co.'s it will beyond question be a present or token of affection to be prized. Sternberg's is the dlHmond realm of the city, nnd prices cannot be met bv any others. Open every evening.—ad. H rousboff*' Trimmed list Sale. 200 new huts will lie opened Mon day irioriiliig and placed on aaie. Ulsck and colored allk velvui hats trimmed with plumes, the kind others ask $8; h < 'hrlstinaa offering st $2.48. Krouskoffs'. ad. > 4*M>. Ilslo <up Sals. ikr. Caps, the kind others ask f 1 snd •I 85. UUs wash IK at kioashpits . - PtSm SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1904. OFFICER CLARK TOOK LAUDANUM DIED TWO HOURS LATER. HAD BEEN DRINKING AND DOMES TIC AFFAIRS WORRIED HIM. Secured a Room at Mnrmlinl House Yesterday Afternoon, Told a Com panion Good Bye and Drunk Two Ounce* of Polaon—Remain* Taken in Charge by Hi* Father—Funeral Will Take Place Till* Afternoon from Father'* Residence. Putting into action oft repeated threats Patrolman A. J. Clark of the Savannah police force, took his own life yesterday afternoon at his room In the Marshal House by swallowing two ounces of laudanum. Two days before this he had bdfen re strained from throwing himself from tho fourth floor of the building by some friends. He was then under a great mental strain, and said he did not care to live. The domestic affairs of Clark are supposed to have been the cause of his rash act, as there were evidences that he had a wife living in Savannah who had recently reproached him for his neg lect of her, and had asked for a monthly pittance to support herself on. Told Woman 111* Intention. A statement made by Mrs. W. B. Glossup throws more light on the mo tive for the deed than anything else. She is a boarder at the hotel. She said that on frequent occasions lately Clark would make statements that he was going to kill himself. He did this so often that she paid little attention to him when he repeat ed this intention yesterday. He had been drinking heavily for the past few days, and has not reported for duty for three days before yesterday, when he took up his regular tour. He was or. duty at 2:10 o’clock, the last official report that he made. He accosted the superintendent at Bull and Broughton streets and asked for instructions about the sale and explo sion of torpedo sticks by venders on the street. Just before 3 o’clock Mrs. Glossup said she received a telephone message from Clark, to meet her '.t a wine room at West Broad and Broughton streets, operated by George Christopher. Ate Several Sandwich**. “We had sopve sandwiches and sev eral drinks together,” she said. “I came on up to the hotel, and he fol lowed me. When he got there I fell something in his pocket, and, thinking it was another bottle of whisky, I at tempted to take it from him without his knowing it. He detected me, and pulled the bottle out, showing me the label* which bore the mark ‘laudanum’ on it. He told me that he wanted to say good-by. "He went into his room and closed the door. A few minutes later he came into my room to get a pencil and a pitcher of water. I gave him the pen cil, which he returned a few minutes later. I do not know what he wanted with it. He kissed me and again said good-by. After a while, I grew' sus picious, and went to his room. He was lying on the bed and seemed to be in great agony. I called for assist ance and the doctor was summoned.” Where He Bought Lnuilnuun*. Shortly before 3 o’clock Clark went into a down-town drug store and call ed for a bottle of laudanum. The clerk asked him if he wanted it for himself. He said he did, that he had gotten into the habit of taking it. A three-ounce bottle was given him. When the bottle was discovered about two-thirds of it had been taken by Clark. The bottle was on the mantel piece. As soon as Clark was discovered Dr. William Norton and Dr. R. S. Kenan were summoned, and every effort was made to resuscitate the man. He was too far gone, however, and died shortly after 1 o’clock. Full mil Thl* Afternoon. At 5 o’clock the body was taken In charge by Mr. G. W. Clark, father of (he deceased, and carried to Goette’s undertaking establishment to be pre pared for burial. Mrs. Carrie D. Clarke, wife of the patrolman, was notified as soon as pos sible after the death of her husband, and appeared on the scene Immediately. She resides at No. 311 Jefferson street. The funeral will take place this aft ernoon at 4 o’clock from the residence of Mr. G. W. Clark, No. 522 Gwinnett street, east. Interment will be in Lau rel Grove. The pallbearers have not yet been selected. SENDS AUTOGRAPH LETTER IN REPLY. President Roosevelt Unable to Visit Savannah Now. President Theodore Roosevelt has written the Chamber of Commerce, in answer to its letter of invitation to be a guest of the organization on his trip South, declining, but expressing his thanks, stating it is his purpose, if visit Savannah some time in the future. The letter of declination is address ed to Mr. W. J. Donlan, secretary, and is as follows: My dear Mr. Donlan: I have received through Hon. R. E. Lester and R. M. Lamer, Esq., your letter of the 10th Instant, embodying a resolution of your Chamber extend ing to me an invitation to visit Sa vannah. Through you I wish to thunk the members of your body for the In vitation and to say to them that while it is not possible for me to visit your city at present. I hope to lie able to do so some time in the future. With hearty appreciation. I am. Sincerely yours, (Signed). Theodore Roosevelt. Renter lint Sale. 25 dozen assorted shapes, all colors, ladies', misses' and children's beaver hats, $2.48, the kind others ask $5. Sale at Krouskoffs’,—ad. Gentlemen. Rend Tills. Are you looking for n useful pres ent for your wife, daughter or some other lady? If so, go to Krouskoffs'. You will hud fur collars, fur sets, lace collars, French sash ribbons, evening dress goods, and many useful things that wilt gladden the heart of any lady. Krouskoffs'.. ad. It ru'-tsi. nils* Trimmed lint Salv. 340 new Huts will hr opened Mon day morning and placed on sals. Black and colored allk velvet Hats trimmed with tdurtiaa, tks kind others ask $8; a *4l'""uaM mSulog at 18.48. Krouskoffs'/ TOURIST TRAVEL WILL BE GREATER THAN EVER. And, of Course, Visitor* Will Enjoy Savannah’* Attraction*. That the tourist traffic this year will exceed that of last year is the belief of Mr. W. B. Clements, traveling pas senger agent of the Ocean Steamship Company, who has just returned from a two weeks’ stay in Florida. During his trip Mr. Clements visit ed every portion of Florida and in terviewed many hotel proprietors and lessees. From the number of reserva tions, from the number of people who have already arrived, and from the enormous correspondence asking for information, he has made his deduc tion relative to the probable extent of the tourist business for the present season. The Ocean Steamship Com pany is directly interested in the tour ist trade, and each year comes in for a generous portion of the business. This means that the visitors will come to this city. “I think Savannah ten times as at tractive as Jacksonville,” said Mr. Clements. “Our city is beautiful, her residents hospitable, her climate health promoting. With these things to start on there is no reason why winter tourists should pass Savannah by. Keep them here by concerted ac tion. Asa citizen of Savannah and not as the representative of any trans portation company, I am in favor of calling a meeting of our business men and taking action upon ways and means of promoting our city’s inter ests through the proper fostering of the winter tourist business. I believe the results would W’arrant the expendi ture of a considerable sum of money.” FIRE CHIEF COMMENDS PATROLMAN’S DISCRETION. Tlinnk* Officer for Not Calling De partment for Horning Chimney. Speaking for the entire fire depart ment, Fire Chief John E. Maguire ad dressed a communication to the super intendent of police yesterday com mending the thoughtfulness and discre tion of Patrolman Bieber in not turn ing in an alarm for a burning chim ney. Chief Maguire says: I notice an article in the Morning News of this date under the caption of “Lady Wanted Officer to Turn in Alarm,” in which it is said that a report was made at police headquar ters, in which Officer Bieber was "roundly censured” because he "would not turn in an alarm for a burning chimney.” In connection with this matter, I desire to compliment Officer Bieber for his thoughtfulness and discretion in this case. This officer was at one time a fireman and doubtless he appre ciates the danger our men are sub jected to when required to answer an •alarm and appreciating this he has exercised judgment and discretion worthy of commendation, for which the firemen are thankful. RUSSELL SECURED HIS RELEASE AND MONEY. Claim of Minor Was Entered by Fa ther of the Boy. Wesley Russell, the young white man who signed shipping articles at Mel bourne, Australia, about five months ago, and landed in Savannah several days ago aboard the Heath craig, a British trader, secured his dis charge yesterday through the efforts of Attorney Edward H. Abrahams. As soon as Russell arrived in Sa vannah he made a demand ■Tor his re lease on the claim he was a minor. The master of the vessel told him he could go, but that he would hold back the salary coming to him to cover any expense that accrue from filling his place as fireman. Russell objected to this, and wrote his father the circumstances. Mr. Abrahams was employed, and after a conference between the attorney, the British consul and the master of the ship the latter agreed to give the boy his discharge and all of his back sal ary with the exception of five pounds, which was held back to defray any expenses that might accrue in filling the vacancv. CHARGE OF GAMING ADDED TO CASE AGAINST NEGROES. Charges of keeping a gaming house have been added to the complaint against Lindsey Upshaw and Joseph McKnight, who were arrested Satur day night for engaging in a pistol duel in a barroom on West Broughton street. When the case was called in Police Court yesterday morning, there were several witnesses absent and the case was continued. McKnight charges that Upshaw was conducting a gambling house in the place where the shoot ing took place. This will be investi gated. HAS STOOD THE TEST 25 YEARS. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. The first and original tasteless chili tonic. SO cents.—ad. To-night, between 8 and 10 o’clock, at Adler’s store, Wiegand’s Orchestra in the choicest renditions. The public is cordially invited. Leopold Adler.— ad. Holiday Excursion Rates via Cen tral of Georgia. Railway. Fare and one-third round trip. Tick ets for the general public will be on sale, Dec. 23, 24, 25 and 31, 1904, and Jan. 1, 1905. final limit Jan. 4, 1905. On Dec. 17 to 24. inclusive, upon sur render of certificates, tickets will be sold to teachers and students of schools and colleges at fare and one third for the round trip, final limit Jan. 8. 1905. Minimum rates 50c whole tickets. 25c halves. For additional information apply to J. 8. Holmes, city ticket and passen ger agent. 37 Bull street, city.—ad. Kara nt KriiusknHu.' Special display of ladies' and chil dren’s fur collars and sets at Krous koffs’. —ad. The Satisfying Humifies Of Sternberg & Co.'s stock reassures buyers of Christmas presents as no other cliihs of goods can. If your pres ent came from Sternberg's you can unreservedly congratulate yourself.— ad. Time Is Nearly In, Only alx more days In which to pro vide Christmas presents. However, that la ample time If you avail your self of Sternberg St Co.'a complete dis play of diamonds, diamond jewelry, silver ornaments, for personal or house silverware, cut glassware, gold and hold decoration, or use, watches, chains, "harms, rings, fins presentation umbrellas, ale. yuallly the highest and yaaas lit# lowest In havaiiWUi. pyu avsry avsnitig ad GETTING MONEY FOR CONVENTION T. P. A. COMMITTEE AT WORK. DID A RUSHING BUSINESS THE FIRST FEW HOURS OF WORK; YVIII II nine Between SB,OOO anil SIO,OOO With YVhiel* to Provide Royal Entertainment for Visitor*. Contention Will Mean Much for AH Brandies of Business—Pro gramme Will Not Be Arranged Un til Money Is in Sight. If the results of the first day’s labors of the Finance Committee of the local post of the Travelers’ Protective As sociation, sent out to raise funds for entertaining the national convention next May, is any indication of the suc cess which will attend the further ef forts of the committee, it is safe to say that when the Knights of the Grip gather in Savannah they will be shown the time of their lives. It is the intention of the local post to raise between SB,OOO and SIO,OOO for the entertainment of the visitors, and to do this they realize that every busi ness house in Savannah will have to contribute its part. Perhaps there is no other national organization in this country which will benefit a city more than that of the Travelers’ Protective Association. Only the best of the members of the differ ent posts are sent to the national con ventions, which insures that Savannah will be overrun with good fellows and lively spenders. Many Inqniries Made. Secretary Donlan, of the Executive Committee is being flooded with in quiries as to Savannah and surround ings, also hotel accommodations. A circular letter is being prepared, which will contain all desired information, and this will be forwarded to all in quirers. It is yet too early to commence the formation of a programme for the week. Just how the visitors will be entertained will depend largely on the amount of money raised. The lowest estimate is that there will be 1,000 dele gates, exclusive of wives and daugh ters, to attend the convention. This means at the lowest $21,000 for hotel accommodations alone. In addition to this the general lib erality of the travelingmen will count for much, and every branch of busi ness will be stimulated. But most of all Savannah wants to impress the visitors, especially those from a dis tance, with the hospitality of the city, as well as the many advantages of fered to home seekers in a business way. For years the good effects of a good front to the visiting convention will be felt, and not only shduld the commercial firms of the city interest themselves to see that it is a success, but every line of business should be represented on the subscription lists. Committee Working Hard. The committee will continue working from now until the final arrangements fot the entertainment of the visitors have been made. It is no small job to secure subscriptions and collect the large amount which will be necessary for the entertainment of such a large body of people. The time for the meeting of the con vention has been admirably chosen. Coming just before the excursion sea son commences to Savannah, it will give a great impetus to business, and the delegates from the Ear Northwest will see the city at its best. CITY HALL IS NOW THPFE STORIES HIGH. Dig Column* for Rnilding Will Soon Re Raised Into Place. Work on the City Hall has now been completed almost to the top of the third story above Bay street. There is still another story to be added before the roof is reached, so it will be seen there is a great deal yet to be done. And even after the ex terior of the building is finished it will take a long time to complete the inside work. Progress on the building has been very rapid recently, however. The two big columns that are to adorn the front of the building will be raised into place within the next few days. A special derrick is being constructed for this purpose, and it is now almost en tirely finished. The placing of the columns will be one of the hardest pieces of work in connection with the construction of the building. FIREWORKS ORDINANCE IS BEING ADVERTISED. Si# Fire Crackers Are to Re Shot North of Liberty Street. For the Information of the public In general, but especially for the benefit of the small boy, Clerk of Council J. Robert Creamer is now having adver tised the ordinances relative to fire works and bonfires. The shooting of fire crackers Is al lowed only on, and south of Liberty,- Bull street north of the Park Extension being excepted. Nowhere on Bull street north of the park and nowhere at all north of Liberty street are fire crackers permitted to be fired accord ing to the present ordinance. Bonfires will be allowed in the Park Extension from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, in clusive. These ordinances are being published daily in the advertising col umns of the Morning News. YOUNG lilt IDF/ REMANDED. Fanny Hines, the 14-year-old bride, who was arrested Sunday morning on the charge of shooting at her younger sister, Emma Watson, In a house in Duffy lane, was turned over to the Su perior Court by the Recorder yester day morning. Don't Wrack Voir llrnlns Worrying Here is a list, a glance over which may either discover or suggest your fondest aspirations toward appropriate and acceptable Christmas presents; Diamonds, diamond Jewelry, gold and stiver ornaments, toilet trinkets, en gagement rings, wedding bands, chil dren's rings, silverware, cut glass, watches, chains, charms, presentation umbrellas, opera glasses, lorgnettes, sleeve links, lockets, match boxes, man icure sets, baby sets, signet rings, sil ver and cut glass powder Jsrs. glove and shoe butloners, clocks, mirror sets, silver knlvi*#, segur rutters, pocket books, etc, Sternberg St Cos. are recognised as (he diamond experts slid connoisseurs of Savannah. and their prices on hlt goods, Including precious stones, arc the lowest In this city. Open Ist* evenings.—ad. * le. Nsk* tap Sale, Gr, Caps, th< kind others ask tl and •1.81, this wink Ik, at Kiouskoff#,— fid# MORE CHURCHES WANT PAVING BILLS REFUNDED. Petition Will Be Presented to Conn ell To-morrow Night. By reason of the action of the City Council at the last meeting in making donations to certain churches and charitable institutions to pay tax and paving bills, other churches have now put in petitions. In most instances the churches have already paid the bills and hold the treasurer’s receipt. They ask that the money be refunded. The Independent Presbyterian Church, First Baptist, First Presbyte rian, St. John’s, and Christ Episcopal and the Congregation Mickva Israel will present a petition to-morrow night asking Council to donate them the bills heretofore paid for paving. After nam ing the petitioners the petition reads: Some years ago your petitioners were required to pay assessments for the paving of Bull street in front of their respective houses of worship, and in addition to this the trustees of the In dependent Presbyterian Church were required to pay an assessment for the paving of Oglethorpe avenue. Christ Church paid in addition to Bull street for paving St. Julian, Congress and Drayton streets. There was no abate ment of the claims, and the petition ers were required to pay in full, no donation of any kind being made by the city to aid the paying. The peti tioners further show' that Council has recently adopted the policy of donat ing to the churches, for the reasons assigned in the preamble to the reso lution, amounts of money equivalent to the assessments against the churches. These reasons apply as com pletely to your petitioners as to the other churches, and in view of this policy they ask that the amount of the bills already paid for paving be donated. Krouskoff*’ Trimmed Hat Sale. • 200 new hats will be opened Mon day morning and placed on sale. Black and colored silk velvet hats trimmed with Dlumes, the kind others ask $8; a Christmas offering at $3.48. Krouskoff s’. —ad. Low Excurnioii Rates to Jackson ville via Seaboard Air Line Rail way. The Seaboard will sell excursion tick ets to Jacksonville and return at rate $5.40 for the round trip, Dec. 28 and 29, good, returning, until Jan. 4, account Southern Educational Association meeting. Full information city ticket office, No. 7 Bull street.—ad. S( aboard Air Line Railway. Best Line to Jacksonville, Florida, and Sontli. The Seaboard Air Line is the t short line, operates Pullman service on all trains to Jacksonville and Tampa, and makes the quickest time. Only four hours, Savannah to Jacksonville. Tick et office. No. 7 Bull street; ’phone 28. —ad. B"nver Hat Sale. 25 dozen assorted shapes, all colors, ladies’, misses’ and children’s beaver hats, $2.48, the kind others ask $5. Sale at Krouskoffs’. —ad. Krouskoff*’ Trimmed Hot Sale. 200 new hats will be opened Mon day morning and placed on sale. Black and colored silk velvet hats trimmed with plumes, the kind others ask $8; a Christmas offering at $3.48. Krouskoffs’.—ad. ~ Frenzied Finance. The chapters that have gone before of "Frenzied Finance,” by Thomas W* Lawson, have been printed in a pam phlet form, and will be sent, post paid, on receipt of price (30 cents.) For sale at Estill’s News Depot, No. 18 Bull street, corner of Bryan, No. 2 east, Savannah. Ga. —ad. Great For Sale. K ronskoffs.’ Big new lot of furs opened to-mor row, and will be marked to sell at very plose prices. Krouskoffs’ price always half what others ask.—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 ce 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. Great Fur Sale. KrouskolTn.' Big new lot of furs opened to-mor row, and will be marked to sell at very close prices. Krouskoffs' price always half what others ask.—ad. A New Train to Washington and New York. Southern Railway announces rein auguratlon of its palatial noon train out of Savannah for the East, leaving 1 p.m..Central time, daily. This, a solid vestlbuled train.with most modern day coaches. Pullman drawing room sleep ing cars of latest design, and the fa mous unequaled dining ears of the Southern Railway. Any desired infor mation given or Pullman reservations made bv city ticket office, 141 Bull 6treet.; 'phones 860.—ad. To Captains. Masters, Mutes anti Sail ors. The latest New York. Boston, Phila delphia and other dally newspapers; weekly Journals and monthly maga zines; books and cheap literature; let ter and note paper, pens and ink. at Estill's News Depot, 18 Bull street, corner Bryan street (near U. S. Cus tom House).—ad. (■rent Fnr Snip. KroiiNkoffN.* Big new lot of furs opened to-mor row, and will be marked to sell at very close prices. Krouskoffs' price always half what others ask. —ad. Pars nt KrouskoiTn.’ Special lUplay of ladies' and chil dren's fur collurs and sets at Krous koffs'. —ad. h roust, oil*' Trimmed llal Hale. 290 new hats will be opened Mon day morning and placed on Kale. Black and colored silk velvet hats trimmed with plumes, the kind others esk 88; a Chrlstmus offering at 83.48. Krouskoffs'. —ad. Gentlemen, Rend This. Are you looking fnr a useful pres ent for your wife, daughter or some other IsdyT If so, go to Krouskoffs', You will hurt fur collars, fur sets, lare collars. Kirin h wnh ribbons, evening dress goods, and many uaeful things that will gladden the heart of any I*4?. JwvusboUs.—*4. Dainty Little Wheels The Juvenile Bicycles we are offering for the holiday trade are the prettiest little machines imag inable. They are genuine Juve niles—made for boys and girls and are not big wheels cut down to clumsiness. Just the thing for a Christmas present. A few of these wheels are still available but they will all be gone by the end of the week. You'd Better Hurry! Present Pointers: Star Safety Razors, Razors, Shaving Brushes and Strops. Pocket Knives, Nail Scissors, Scissors and Carving Sets. Footballs, Punching Bags, Box ing Gloves and Gymnasium Goods. Cleveland, Tribune and Pierce Bicycles. Brass Shovels, Tongs and Pok ers and handsome Brass Andirons. Pont wait till the last minute! 19 West Broughton Street. To be or not to be well during the holidays depends largely upon how you treat yourself. The wise thing to do is to put your system in a good condition by taking a course of Warburines. You can then laugh at such things as lobsters, Welch rarebits, mince pies and plum pud dings. A box of Warburines costs 15 cents. “Get It at Rovvlinski’s.” Broughton and Drayton. Safe and Sure! Tetterine Cures any skin disease. It de stroys the germs, removes the cause and helps nature heal the damage. It doesn’t matter how many remedies have failed — Tetterine cures. 50 Cents the Box. If your druggist cannot sup ply you, send the price to J. T. Shuptrine, manufacturer, Sa vannah, Ga. ALLAN BOND & CO., COAL Anthracite in all sizes. Jellico Soft Lump. Both Phones 507. Lumbermen Supply and Equipment Go. The newest thing in Dry Kilns. Dries Lumber in 24 hours. Costs less than others. Vulcanite Roofing. Steel Split Pulleys. SAVANNAH THEATER. TO-NIGHT AT 8:15 The Oriental Musical Comedy, "The Jewel of Asia" From Daly’s and Criterion Theaters, New York. Orchestra $1.50 and $1.00; balcony SI.OO, 75c and 50c; gallery 25c. THURSDAY NIGHT Charles B. Dillingham will present PRANK DANIELS Kent* Now I — T "— Btlfi toWl.at* |office boy Frl. Night nnd Sat. Mat. “A Girl from Dixie." Heats to-morrow. LAP ROBES FOR CHRISTMAS Nobby, Kix'lualv* Htyl** (or . . . Automobiles and Vehicles LEO FRANK, OOKOIUM and wiiitaakh n*