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2 THE WEATHER. Morning News barometer. Dec. 19. 11:30 p. Morning News thermometer. Dec. 19. 11:30 p. Washington, Dec. 19.— Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday: Eastern Florida—Fair Tuesday- and Wednesday; light variable winds. South Carolina and Georgia—Fair and somewhat colder Tuesday; Wednes day, fair in , ast, rain in west portion; variable winds, mostly westerly. Western Florida Fair Tuesday, Wednesday, rain; lipht variable winds, becoming fresh southerly. Yesterday s Weather at Savannah — Maximum temperature 3:00 p. 5S degrees Minimum temperature 7:00 a _ m 33 degrees Mean temperature 40 degrees Normal temperature 01 degrees Deficiency of temperature. 5 degrees Accumulated deficiency since Dec. 1 3 degrees Accumulated deficiency since Jan. 1 267 degrees Rainfall T . Normal • l " c * Deficiency since Dec. 1 .. 1.28 inches Deficiency since Jan. 1 ...10.60 inches River Report—The hight of the Sa vannah river at Augusta, at 8 a. m. (75th meridian time) yesterday, was 7.8 feet, a rise of 0.6 foot during the preceding twenty-four hours. Observations taken at the same mo ment of time, Dec. 19. 1904, 8 p. m., 75th meridian time. ~Name of Station. l_ T I V? I R. Boston, cloudy 38 S\V .00 New York city, cloudy .32 W -00 Philadelphia, clear 32 SW .00 Washington city, clear .. 3b W .00 Norfolk, cloudy 42 |W Wilmington, cloudy 46 W .00 Charlotte, clear 36 NW .00 Raleigh, pt. cloudy 38 W .00 Asheville, cloudy 26 NW T Charleston, clear 4b W i Atlanta, clear 34 N\v i Augusta, clear 42 W I Savannah, clear 44 w 1 Jaeksonville, raining 46 NW .0. Jupiter, pt. cloudy S4 NW .00 Key West, pt. cloudy 62 NW .00 Tampa, clear 56 SWi .00 Mobile, clear 48 Nft .00 Montgomery, clear 46 NW .uo Vicksburg, clear 46 W .W New Orleans, clear 52 N .00 Galveston, clear 56 IN .00 Corpus Christ!, clear 58 |N .00 Palestine, clear 50 C .00 Memphis, pt. cloudy 40 NWi .00 Cincinnati, clear 24 SW | 3 Pittsburg, snowing 28 W .01 Buffalo, cloudy 28 W -08 Detroit, cloudy 28 W T Chicago, cloudy 18 W .00 Marquette, cloudy 16 SW T St. Paul. pt. cloudy .... 18 S .00 Davenport, cloudy 20 S .00 St. Louis, cloudy 30 S .00 Kansas City, clear 34 |SW .00 Oklahoma, clear 42 SW .00 Dodge City, clear I 38 S .00 North Platte, clear 140 |W .00 H. B. Boyer, Local Forecaster. GUARANTEE CI'HE FOR PILES. Itching, blind, bleeding or protrud ing piles. Your druggist will refund money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure you in 6 to 14 days.—ad. Baker Was Exonerated. Washington, Dec. 19.—Judge Bak -r, of the Supreme Court of New Mexico, who recently was removed from office by the President, Was received by the President and Department of Justice, a full hearing, the result being a revo cation of the order of removal. Judge Baker subsequently tendered his resig nation. HEADACHES FROM COLDS. Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. To get the genuine call for the full name and look for signature of E. W. Grove. 25 cents —ad. SPECIAL NOTICES. GIVEN AWAY! GIVEN AWAY! A XMAS TURKEY. Every 50c purchase entitles holder to a chance. Drawing Sat urday, Dec. 24, at 8:30 p. m., at ROOS’ MARKET, 410 Drayton. SPECIAL notice. Neither the master nor the agents of the Dutch steamship Voorburg, Schoor de Boer. Master, will be re sponsible for any debts contracted by the crew of said vessel. SOUTHERN SHIPPING CO., Agents. NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS. Jurors of the City Court *need not appear until Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 10 a. m. By order of the Hon. T. M. Nor wood, Judge. WARING RUSSELL. JR., Clerk C. C. S. Private Dining Rooms and ex cellent service make more nnd more popular Sommers’ Cafe, Union Station. Exerjthing good during the holidays. THE DIXIE STEAM LAUNDRY. A New Enterprise. 1 have recently purchased the Peer less Steam laundry, thoroughly over hauled, refitted with modern ma chinery and am prepared to do all kinds of family work. Collars, Cuffs and Shirts a specialty, and respect fully ask a portion of your patronage. With prices fair and courteous treat ment. J. H. FURHER, Bell Phone 1158. Georgia phone 1907. SPECIAL NOTICE. All bills against the British steam ship Avrlstan must be presented at our office before 12 o'clock noon this day, or payment thereof will be de barred. RTUACHAN & CO., Agents. Dec. 20. 1004. I’L IIS, 1T HS, FURS. I recut, refit and work over furs to make them as pretty as new and Just as good. Let me do your work. Phone 844. B. SIMON, ELECTION OF DIHEtTOIiS. The MercliuntM National Hank of Savannah. The annual election of nine direct ors to manage the affairs of this asso ciation will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10. 1905. at Its banking house, corner of Drsyton and Ht. Julian streets, In this city, between the hours of eleven a. m. and one p. m. \V. M. DAVA.NT, Cashier. Jt'MT TO REMIND YOU. White Rom Lime, fresh every day. Atlas Portland Cement, none better. ttlHs Iteady Mixed Pulnt. “Ahco" arriUh Klein, u superior article. Gold Leaf, fresh shipment. Builders' sup plies' of every description. ANDREW HANLEY CO, ll\ till Mr \<> .1, live <icbaleu|a- Hating* sail Troat Cos, •uivainmh, Q*., Dec. 11, ||t4. A dividend of three 48) per cent the capital slock ha* been deelai, 4 by the Hoard of Inic tors from the earnings *f the past sis months, pay •b*e on and sfter lax ID unit I*'* r r.,ehtr, ti S?| r shipping CHRISTMAS a™ AND GRAPE FRUIT IQ QUnpT Let us have your orders at once to IU UIIU MI • insure best attention. W. D. Simkins&Co. FUNERAL INVITATIONS. CLARK—The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Clark and of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Clark and family are invited to attend the funeral of the former from No. 522 Gwinnett street, east, at 4 o'clock this after noon. meetlvus. A special convocation of Alpha Lodge No. 1 at 8:30 o'clock this evening. Masonic Temple, corner Liberty and Whitaker. Dl'. KALB LODGE NO. 9, I. O. O. F. A regular meeting of this lodge will be held this evening at 8:30 o'clock in DeKalb Hall. Every member is urged to be present, and visiting brothers are invited to meet with us. w. H. MURDOCH, N. G. JNO. W. SMITH Sec]y. B. P. O. ELKS. A regular meeting of Savannah Lodge No. 183, B. P. O. Elks will be held this (Tuesday) evening at their hall (Lyons Block), at 8:30 o’clock. There will be an initiation. Visiting brothers cordially invited. W. H. CONNERAT, JR.. Exalted Ruler. REUBEN BUTLER, Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICES. SPECIAL NOTICE. City of Savannah. Office, Clerk of Council, Dec. 17, 1904.—The following ordinances are published for the in formation of all concerned. J. ROBT. CREAMER, Clerk of Council. FIREWORKS. An ordinance to permit the firing of firecrackers and fireworks during the Christmas holidays as herein provided. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Sa vannah, in Council assembled, that the firing of firecrackers and fireworks is hereby permitted in the city of Savan nah on Liberty street and south of Liberty street, (except on Bull street, north of the parade ground), from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, both inclusive, and the ordinance heretofore passed on this subject is amended accordingly. Ex cept as herein provided, firing of fire crackers and fireworks in the city of Savannah is forbidden under penalties of existing ordinance. Sec. 2. The tiring of firecrackers or fireworks in front or Into Forsyth Park is hereby forbidden under the said penalties. Sec. 3. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed Dec. 15, 1897. BONFIRES. An ordinance to permit bonfires In the Park Extension or parade ground during the Christmas holiday. Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor dnd Aldermen of the city of Savannah, in Council assembled, that the building of bonfires in the Park Extension or parade ground, from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1, both inclusive, is hereby allowed. Sec. 2. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance passed Dec. 15, 1897. TOT 111: PUBLIC. ' I desire to inform the public that the undertaking business of the late J. H. Johnson will be continued at the same place, No. 331 Jefferson street, and I beg the public for a continuance of their patronage and good will, as suring them of the same prompt and careful attention and courteous treat ment that have characterized this business in the past. Mr. W. R. Fields, who has for some time been closely associated with Mr. J. H. Johnson in the management of the business, will assume its general management and devote his entire time to same, and to all who entrust any business or engagements to him I guarantee perfect satisfaction. EDWARD E. DESVERNEY, Administrator. TO CAPTAINS, MASTERS, MATES AND SAILORS. The latest New York, Boston, Phila delphia and other daily newspapers; weekly journals and monthly maga zines; books and cheap literature; letter and note paper, pens and ink. —at— ESTILL'S NEWS DEPOT, 18 Bull street, corner of Bryan street (near the U. S. Custom House). FLAG COMPETITION. Ten dollars will be awarded for the best design submitted for a flag for the City of Savannah. All designs must be submitted In colors and show In some way the Coat of Arms or seal of the city. The competition will close Jan. 1. Address all communications to JAMES M. DIXON, Chairman. I BUY LIFE INSURANCE Policies and pay more for them than the companies do. ALLAN SWEAT. IA)KT. yesterday, two checks made in favor of H. L. McKlndsey, one for $49, signed by A. Ehrlich, and the other for $8.50, signed by O. Withouakl. Return to 149 Bull street. H. L. McKINDSEY. Have Your Dress Shirts Laundered BY THE Savannah-Oeorgia Steam Laundry Ant It Will Be Well Done. 11 West Congress Street. 110 West Congress Street. PHONES 333. JBJ, 9H. SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: lUESDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1904. SPECIAL NOTICES. CHAMPNEY'S ISLAM) PROPERTY. On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1905, the above property will be offered for sale to the highest bidder before the Court House door in Darien. Ga. The prop erty consists of an island in the Al tamaha River, in Mclntosh County, the land being in a high state of cultiva tion, well ditched and banked, and one and a half miles from Darien, Ga. There are 750 acres of rice land and 160 acres of original swamp. The time from Savannah to Darien by steamer is from eight to ten hours. The time from Savannah to Darien by rail is 3% hours. This is now and has been in the past, one of the finest rice plan tations on the South Atlantic coast. T. M. CUNNINGHAM. Treasurer. OUR STOCK —of— JEW El ,RA' was never so complete. Avoid the rush of the next few days by early selection. You will be better satisfied. THEUS & CO. FOR CHRISTMAS. TURKEYS. DUCKS. GEESE. CHICKENS. WILD TURKEYS. WILD DUCKS. PARTRIDGES. WOOD COCK. M. S. GARDNER, 411 Whitaker St. FOR SALE COTTON SPIED MEAL AND HULLS. Sack, Ton, Carload. SEABOARD COTTON OIL CO., 229_Rny Street. East. PLASTERING LATHES. Large stock cheap. Prompt deliv ery. Superior Alabama Lime. Get our prices. SAVANNAH LUMBER CO. Georgia 'Phone, 347; Bell 'Phone, 425. JUST ARRIVED FANCY KING AP PLES Fancy Apples of all kinds. Bananas, any size bunches FIRE WORKS—FIRE CRACKERS. COLLINS, GRAYSON & CO. Both 'phones 244. SAVANNAH RANK AND TRUST CO. Savannah, Oa., Dec. 15, 1904. —The directors have this day declared a semi-annual dividend of 33.00 per share on the capital stock of this bank, payable on and after Jan. 1, 1905, to stockholders of record this date. S. L. CLAY, Cashier, LILIES OF THE VALLEY, American Beauty Roses, Double Violets. Something extra handsome are these products of our greenhouse. JOHN WOLF, Phones 634. _ Ott and Anderson Sts, W. T. HOPKINS, General Insurance, 18 Bryan street, east. Phones 219. Chas. Ineleaby, Manager. POLLYCIIROME RIBBON. Have you seen It? Writes in two colors. The latest models of the Remington Typewriter are the only machines equipped with this new de parture In typewriting. R. M. HULL, Sole Dealer, ARRIVING DAILY. Florida Oranges, Tangerines, Grape Fruit, Pineapples, Tomatoes, Choice Selected Tennessee Turkeys, Poultry, Eggs, Cape Cod Cranberries, at E. MEYERS & CO.’S, 318 and 320 Bryan street, east Bell Phone 2382. COTTON IS ALL RIGHT. I dye cotton just as good as wool Lace dyed to match any dress. Feathers dyed and cleaned like new. Gents' Bults and Overcoats dyed or cleaned to perfection. Blan kets and lace curtains. Ditto dry cleaning and mourning blacks a spe cialty at GROGAN'S NEW YORK DYE WORKS, Whitaker and State streets. Both phones 943. Estab lished 1891. A. C. OELSCIHG A SON, Flurnl Decorators. Handsomest Palms and Ferns In the Southern states. Cut Flowers and Floral Designs. Your orders solicited. Both phone* 4 98. J. GARDNER, Agent, 18 Broughton street, east. 25 Per Cent Discount on Eyeglasses and Spectacles. la now the rule at Schwab's Seventeenth Annual Sale at Reduced Prices. Eyeglasses given as presents may be ex changed for lenses that fit the eyes of the recipient. * ■ Oculists’ Prescriptions Filled at the Same Discount. WHAT IT MEANS: Onr finest $2.00 Crystal Lenses now $1.50. Onr finest $5.00 Solid Gold Frames now $3.75. Our finest $2.00 Gold Filled Frames now $1.50. Our finest SI.OO Aluminum Frame now 75c. Your frames kept In good repair for one year free of charge. These "prices w ill continue till Christinas. A golden op portunity for you to supply yourself with proper glasses. Our examinations are free. DR. i. SW SDN. Bull and State. Henry Solomon & Son are Headquarters for Popular Brands Pure Wines and Liquors fs, - N> - Christmas Suggestions. Diamond Kings" 111 solitaires. Rings in emerald, ruby, sapphire, pearl, turquoise and opal combina tions. Diamond Earrings. Brooches in diamonds, pearls and enamels. Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Watches. Lockets and Charms. Cuff Buttons and Studs. Scarf Pins in beautiful and odd de signs. Gents’ and Ladies’ Signet Rings. Fobs, Watch Chains. Neck. Lorgnette and Bead Chains. Hat Pins in gold and silver. Genuine Tortoise Shell Back and Side Combs. Pearl Opera Glasses. Gents’ and Ladles’ Umbrellas. Comb, Brush and Mirror Sets. Manicure Sets. Silver Deposit Perfume Bottles. Powder Boxes. Shaving Sets, Military Brushes. Cigarette Cases, Match Boxes. Sterling Silver Novelties. Cut Glass and Clocks. A look is all we ask. Desbouillons. 12 Broughton St., East, New Store. Opposite Adler's. Bell ’phone 1167. Xmas Juvenile Bicycles. Xmas Daytons. First-class goods and right prices. WALTER F. HIGGINS, Prcsldent-Drayton. L. “ ——SH SPECIAL NOTICES. OYSTERS. OYSTERS. OYSTERS. Oysters and the best of oysters! served in every style and delivered to any part of the city. SCHWARZ CAFE. P. S.— Remember that you may or der here anything that the market uffords. Regular breakfasts and sup pers 35c. Corner Congress and Whit aker. NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT. Clean up the, dainty little plecfes for ihe season, so ‘long folded away and not used. We make them as good a* new and Just a pretty. Our work men are skilled. SAVANNAH STEAM DYE WORKS, Ga. Phone 1264. 21 York, west Call and examine our line of , r Cooking Stoves and Ranges, and Oil and Wood Heaters. We have several grades to se- lect from. Prominent among - them are the celebrated Char- v‘>• ter Oak Cook Stoves and l fewN Ranges, and Barler Oil Heat- • Our prices are right and satisfaction is guaranteed. M*-v" "?• PALMER HARDWARE CO., I VSTT**’}? -civ Bay and Jefferson Sts. % MILL-HAVEN COMPANY. LUMBER In order to reduce our stock we offer for immediate sale the following material at very low prices f. o. b. cars our mill: 2 car No. 3Com. Bevel Weatherboarding 55.00 2 car No. 2 Com. Square Edge Weatherboarding $6.00 1 car Sheathing SB.OO 5 cars Framing Stock SIO.OO Weatherboards and Sheathing dressed, framing surfaced four sides. Good Resolutions When made in good faith are commendatory. Strength to carry out the resolution is essential. If you resolva**to save a part of your earnings you will find a savings account a source of strength. A life of steady plodding and constant saving NOW will insure a future life of ease and comfort. The Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Cos. 8-10 BRYAN STREET, EAST, SAVANNAH GA. HERMAN MYERS, Preslflent. JNO. M. BRYAN, Cashier. JACOB PAULSEN. Vice Pres. ALLAN SWEAT. Accountant. Suppose you try a CASINO OYSTER CRAB STEW Nothing its equivalent on the market. Sea Food our no ted specialty. Shore Luncheons our great success, and late Dour tit-bits are always here. Send us your orders early for Christmas Boxes and # Baskets. We are rushed to death—the demand greater than ever before. BUSINESS NOTICES. PLUSH ROBES FOR Christmas Presents . The prettiest ever shown in Savannah. PRICES ARE RIGHT $3.50 to $25.00 Horse Blankets in any Style or Quality. Cohen-Kulman Carriage & Wagon Cos. BROUGHTON AND WEST BROAD STS. A Handsome Box —OF— Imported Confections —FOR— -10 Cents, Dainty and Pretty, SO GOOD FOR THE Christmas Stocking. A large line of Whitman's cele brated confections. Fine Apples, Oranges. Grape Fruit, Bananas, Cocoanuts, etc. A, M. &c7w,WEST, A |C BICYCLES 919 FOH BOYS AND GIRLS. 0. W. THOMAS, JelTrrson and Broughton Lane. BICYCLES *in FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 910 2 Dozen Pieces for 35 Cents. NAPKINS Sc 10 TOWELS Sc 3 PILLOW CASKS 3c 3 SHEETS 0c I TABLE CLOTH Sr I SPREAD 10c 24 PIECES 3Sr BUSINESS NOTICES. FINER THAN EVER. Your Xmas turkey will be plump and tender if bought here. I am careful that no old birds come into my store. Better leave your order now and be on safe side. My duck hunter is out now making preparation to supply me. Plenty fine fruits. Bon Voyage, Nobiseos and fruit cakes. 100 pairs of fresh English killed ducks, $1 a pair. Phones 107, JAS, J. JOYCE. Holiday Suggestion. The ideal Christmas gift is that which compasses within it self, utility as well as beauty. A rare and beautiful piece of sil ver is an enduring and pleasant reminder of a person or an oc casion, as perhaps, is nothing else.. R. Van Keuren 6 Cos. JEWELERS, 143 Bull Street. FURNACES CORNWELL X CIIIPMAN. 108 Congress, West. SAVANNAH TRUST CO. Comparative Statement of Deposits. Dec. 7,1902. Dec. 7. 1903. Dec. 7,1904. $190,132.50 $317,903.07 $031,900.94 *• UkAJ. S JOMMWff. MM. V. DAVIS, pr. aid.nt Vk ImMisc. Umff mud IMS 4% PAID ON DEPOSITS —4a the— Savings Department COMMERCIAL BANK of Savannah. State Depository. DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS Southern Bank of the State of Georgia. ATTENTION IS REQUESTED TO ADVANTAGES OFFERED TO DE POSITORS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SAVINGS OF THIS BANK. INTEREST PAID OR COMPOUND ED QUARTERLY AT THE OPTION OF DEPOSITOR. JOHN FLANNBRT, Prudent HORACE A CRANE, Vic® President JAMES SULLIVAN. Cashier. MILLS B. LANE, President. GEO. C. FREEMAN. Cashier. GORDON L. GROOVER, Asst. Cashier. Ttie Gilizensliof sovQiQi Capital and Surplus SBOO,OOO We Solicit the Accounts of Banks, Firms, Corporations and Individuals. Our patrons will receive cour teous treatment at all times, and every accommodation within the range of prudent banking. No. 1840. Chartered 1866. The MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF SAVANNAH, GA. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. Capital $500,000 Surplus and undivided profits. 127,000 Total $627,000 Accounts ot Banks, Bankers, Cor porations, Firms and Individuals re ceived upon favorable terms. Issues Time Certificates of Deposit bearing Interest Correspondence solicited J. A. G. CARSON. President BEIRNE GORDON. Vice President W. M. DAVANT. Cashier. The Germania Bank, SAVANNAn, GA. CAPITAL. SURPLUS AND UN DIVIDED PROFITS, $500,000 Transacts a General Banking Business. Deposits of one dollar and tip wards received in Savings De partment. Interest payable or compounded quarterly. HENRY F.LUN. President GEO. \V. TIEDEMAN, Vico Prea. JOHN M. HOGAN, Cashier. WALTER F. HOGAN. Assistant Cashier. IDLE MONEY deposited in the Savings Department —OF THE— Chatham Bank I* free from speculative dangers, yields an Income as large as Is con sistent with conservative methods of banking, nnd is at all times subject to lie control of the depositor. LEOPOLD ADLER, President T. M. CUNNINGHAM. JR., Vice Pres FRED. W. CLARKE, Cashier. COURTNEY THORPE. Asst. Cashier. BUSINESS NOTICES. Christmas Candies, Fruit Cakes, Pound Cakes. Place your order for f'harlofte ltnssr. Ice ("renin, etc., for Chrls mni dinner with ns. The Larg est assortment of Fancy Goods, Baskets, etc., ever shown In Sn vaunnli. BEI,SINGER & GROSS, Phones 265. Juvenile Bicycles . SAVE MONEY. LOOK BEFORE BUYING. OAKMAN & O’NEIL, KM and HI Drayton Street.