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6 JAYS TAKE FRESH COuRAGE AND ARE OFFERING EVEN MONEY DON'T ASK ANV ODDS 0\ MONDAY’S FOOTBALL STRA GGLE. BLUE AND WHITE LINE WORKING LIKE TROJANS. GREATEST CROWD ON RECORD WILL, BE IX ATTENDANCE. Scarcity of Substitutes n Serious Proposition to Meet—Jays Wilt Also Be Short of Men to Kail Back On—Secret Practices Producing a Marvelous Engine of Offense and Defense—Charleston Watches Out come of Game With Bated Breath. An indication that Savannahians are a little leary of the outcome of the struggle with Jacksonville Monday is the fact that considerable Jacksonville money was floating yesterday without a taker. Another feature is that the Jay believers are offering to lay dol lar for dollar, a thing unheard of against the Savannah team for years. Whether Jacksonville has strength ened proportionately with Savannah re mains to be seen. That both teams ■will be In far better physical condi tion than on Thanksgiving day is cer tain. Both teams will be nearer that machine perfection so strenuously sought under the present rules of play, and on this depends largely the results. Last night’s secret practice developed nothing that would indicate a change in the Blue and White line up from that suggested in the Morning News several days ago. The line is not quite as heavy from tackle to tackle as Jacksonville, nor is the back field within several pounds to the man of the weight of the Jays. But what is lacking in beef and brawn is made up In speed and aggressiveness. Arc Short on Subs. The scarcity of substitutes, who will be undoubtedly needed in a hard game. Is a matter to be considered serious ly. Injuries to Mitchell and Levy and the retirement of Hicks leaves the line without sufficient substitutes. Seely has had little opportunity to practice and would hardly be an avail able man for Christmas any way. The end positions are well taken care of, but there are but three substitutes in the baektteld, two halves and one quarter. Artly would be available for either tackle or fullback. Jacksonville will also be short on substitutes for the game Monday. A number of iheir men will be left be hind to play with the home guards against Ocala. The line up, however, will be practically the same as on Thanksgiving day, with the possible exception of a change in positions be tween Ferris and Chapel. Ferris will probably take one of the ends, and Chapel will be dropped back to half. Suvniinuli Mucli Stronger. Many enthusiasts are doping it out that Savannah will have a walk-over. It is argued that on Thanksgiving day Savannah was badly crippled. Corn well had serious Injuries to his shoul der. Artly played the entire game with a sprained ankle and could not walk from the field, Sullivan was in the same predicament. Johnson was crip pled and the team was in poor physi cal condition. Things will be decidedly different, it is fig ured, on Monday. With the addition of Hossiter. Black. Mcln tlre. Strong and Harmon the team is made 25 per cent, stronger without the hard drilling and complete change In tactics. Capt. Cope has made a few changes in his anticipated line-up. Before Ros siter and Black returned It had been tacitly understood that Black was to take his old position at left guard, with Rossiter shitting over to right tackle. Capt. Cope Immediately decided on their arrival, however, that it would be better to put the two together, just as they had been playing all season. Johnson and Cornwell are depended on with the utmost confidence. The right side of the line will be particularly strong on the defensive. Won’t Be Mucli Kicking. In Harmon Savannah has a punter who will equal either of the Yancys, although It Is not anticipated here that there will be much kicking by the lo cals. Up to date over 500 seats have been sold for Monday's game. This eclipses all previous advance sale rec ords, and indicates that all records for attendance will be broken. Monday will be generally observed as a holiday, and it is no small problem to solve now as to the accommodation of all who desire to see the game. It Is be lieved that by Saturday night the ad vance sale will have reached the 1,000 mark. box of clgarsTor EVERY TOUCH DOWN. Another incentive has been added for the making of as many touch downs in the game on Christmas day, as possible. Aside from the glory, the men of the blue and white team will receive for carrying the pigskin over their rival's goal, they will get some thing more substantial. Mr. Isadore Israel has notified Capt. Cope that he will present every man who makes a touch down with a box of fine cigars. He does not limit the number of boxes to be given away, but says he hopes he will have to re deem his promise to the amount of twelve. \\ It thm rod moot la not Intnot over oork don't buy “old loo” whiakoy boomumo _ thm bottlo may have* boon roflllod Inolat on thm gonulna bluthenthal ft bickart “b. A b.” mUanta. MANY LADIES SAW FINE DOGS WORK. Winners In the All-Age Events nt Waynesboro, Waynesboro, Ga., Dec. 21.—The sec ond series of the all-age contest was finished to-day about 4 o'clock. It was a fine day, tempering the coldness with sunshine and making It very pleasant for the sport with the hunt ers. Many visitors were out in the fields for the contest. The visitors were Messrs. E. S. Gay. L. L. Mc- Clellan, .1. S. Comeron of Atlanta, and R. L T . Bemee, Sr., of Millen. From the city many ladles went to the fields, Mrs. Inez Wilkins Jones. Mrs. R. N. Berrien, Miss Berrien, Mrs. J. F. Neely, C. L. Rowland, Fannie Wil kins, W. A. Wilkins. Sr., S. B. Mc- Master and Askins, Misses Nannie Milner, Mae Quinny, Annie Langford, Annie Ward and McKenzie, being among them. The winners of the contest were an nounced soon after the return from the field. Pioneer. Mr. Shelley's dog, won the first prize, $300; McKinley, Mr. Askin's dog, won the second prize of S2OO. Jessie Rodfield's Count Gladstone won the third prize of SIOO. This completed the all-age contest, in which much interest was taken, be cause all the dogs were used for these Urals making the race exciting. The entries for to-day were Pioneer, with McKinley, who found one covey of birds: Lemon’s Rodfield, with Portia, who found no birds; Prince Rodney, with Lanark's Lad, who found no birds. Jessie Rodfield's Count Glad stone ran singly and found two coveys of birds. This race is known as a bye because of running singly. The drawing for subscription stakes took place to-night at 8 o’clock. There will be eight or ten starters in this contest, which takes two-hour heats to run. AT NEW ORLEANS. New Orleans. Dec. 21.—Rams Horn was the only winning favorite to-day. Summary: First Race—Six furlongs, selling. Op tional, 7 to 1, won, with Jake Green berg, 5 to 2, second, and Chamblee, 30 to 1, third. Time 1:15. Second Race—Mile and a quarter. Semper Vivax, 10 to 1, won, with Bes sie McCarthy, 5 to 1, second, and Beau caire, 75 to 1, third. Time 2:11 4-5. Third Race—Five furlongs. Alcantra, 15 to 1. won, with Queen Rose. 3 to 1, second, and Esterre, 5 to 2. third. Time 1:02. Fourth Race—Mile and a sixteenth, handicap. Rams Horn. 2 to 1, won, with Garnish, 5 to 2, second, and Ed Tierney, 5 to 1. third. Time 1:49. Fifth Race—Six furlongs. Topic, 20 to 1, won, with Phil Finch, 5 to 2, second, and Bay Wood, 30 to 1, third. Time 1:14 1-5. Sixth Race—Mile. Chantrelle, 15 to 1, won. with Gravina, 5 to 2, second, and Decoration, 50 to 1, third. Time 1:43 4-5. IN THE SPORTING WORLD. Cols. Hart and Pulliam decided to bury the hatchet. Presumably they sunk it into a bottle of wine. That’s the way they usually bury hatchets nowadays. Frederico Borja Sarabla, a Filipino at the University of Chicago, is a can didate for the swimming and water polo teams. Perhaps he qualified by taking the water cure before he left his little bamboo home. Being sure that the American League would refuse to acquiesce, the Nation al League magnates voted to hand the minor leagues all the money they wanted. Its nice when you can vote money to other people without having to pay It. It is officially announced by the New York Morning Telegraph that Jeffries Is a real champion, it Is customary to delay decisions of that kind until a man has retired. John L. Sullivan will make a lec ture tour In the interest of temperance. John will Illustrate his talks with ob ject lessons until the object lesson puts him out of business. Five hundred ministers have banded together to stop racing In Tennessee. We don't care to make a prediction un til we see ’em tvork out. The Jays have changed the yellow streak in their colors for orange. All the same shade. Dad Laßocque is coaching a college baseball team in Alabama. He Is teaching what he has forgotten. Felix Kohler is negotiating for the Atlanta franchise in the Southern League. Powell says he wants to sell. Its dollars to doughnuts that Felix will have to move the Exchange Bank to Atlanta and put it in Abner’s hands before there is a formal transfer of that valuable privilege. Herman Miller and Jack Daly nre to be the headliners at the Savannah Athletic Club on New Year's night. It seems that we have heard the names before. NATIONALS BEAT SOUTHERNS. In the indoor baseball league of the Y. M. C. A. last night the Na tional team defeated the Southern team by a score of 17 to 9. The game was hotly contested. The playing of Beckman, first baseman for the Na tionals, and of Klghton, right short stop of the Southerns, proved the fea tures of the game. A large crowd wit nessed the exhibition. CHIUS’! MAS IN KINDERGARTENS. The Programme of Christiana Tree Celebratlona. The large number of children In the Kate Baldwin Free Kindergartens having made a union tree impossible this year and the following celebra tions have been decided: South Ride and East Side Kinder garten. Thirty-first and Montgomery streets; East Side Kindergarten, at Habersham and Congress streets. Chatham Kindergarten, at 511 Kasl Jones street, and Trinity Kindergarten, at Trinity Methodist Church. The first three will take place this morning at 10 o’clock, the lust named to-morrow at the same hour. Visitors will be cordially welcomed. CHRISTMAS 'IIILE WEDMCSIIAY. On next Wednesday the Sunday school of the Independent Presbyterian Church will have Its Christmas tree. The presentation of the gifts will Ite mad# ifi iht *< hoot room mi i o'rlo< k | Thor* will be several spproptiate songs rendered by the children, who a 111 Im> led <y Mr. r. H ripper. Every achatsr I will receive a dainty present from I Halite t’laus. after the eong ta-ivpe and address by Kev. Iji Jaime V. Keif, SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1004. The Only Exclusive Family Liquor Store in the City. OIK SPECI AI. LIST. QTS. QTS. Bell's Pure Rye 75c Clover Cabinet Rye Monogram Rye 75c Three Feathers Rye J}®" Clover Hill Corn 75c Burnett's Tom Gin SI.OO Lewis ' 66” Rye SI.OO Martell & Hennessy 3 Star Imperial Nectar Rye SI.OO Brandy *1.75 Wilson Whisky SI.OO COCKTAILS. Hunter Rye SI.OO Martini, Manhattan & Whiskey.sl.oo Paul Jones Rye SI.OO CrearA of Malt SI.OO Clover Club Rye $1.25 Duffy Malt 90c We handle Piel’s Real German Lager Beer by the cask and dozen. BELSINGER & CO., 43 4 s ™ lter Ga. Phone 1327. quick delivery. GUARDS BEAT HUSSARS ON * HOME ALLEYS LAST NIGHT Highest Average Made by Richmond, With Eve Highest Individual Score. For the second time, the Guards’ bowling team triumphed over last year’s champion Hussars squad. The worst pill of all for the cavalrymen to swallow was that the defeat was on their home alleys and in the pres ence of many of their lady friends. The highest average score for the three games was made by Richmond, of the Hussars, with a total of 544 pins. The highest individual score was made by Eve, 207 pins. Following is how the men bowled: First Second Third Hussars. Game. Game. Game. Richmond 180 181 183 YOST GIVES HIS IDEAS ON PROPOSED CHANGE IN RULES Suggests Plan for increasing Necessary Gain to . Ten Yards. Coach Yost of the University of Michigan has given out a specific plan of Walter Camp's suggestion of a change of rules requiring a ten-yard gain in three trials for a first down. Yost’s plan gives the men a chance to score under the old rules when once inside the twenty-five-yard line. Out side of the twenty-flve-yard line, ac cording to Yost’s plan, six men can be brought back of the line of scrim mage. His statement is as follows: "The ten-yard rule might be made effective provided the rules governing the attack were changed so as to make It possible to gain the necessary dis tance for a first down. I believe in a rule requiring ten yards to be gained for a first down, except inside the op ponents’ twenty-five-yard line, when the distance to be gained shall be five yards for a first down, as under the present rule. Am to niNpoftttion of Men. “Then change the rule regarding the disposition of men, say, that when outside the opponents' twenty-five yard line five men shall be on the line of scrimmage at all times, but that inside the opponents' twenty-five-yard line six men must be on the line of scrimmage at all times. SOME ADDED SUGGESTIONS ON CHANGES IN FOOTBALL RULES Wherein Play Could Be Made More Spectacular for the Spectators. Anent the much advocated change in football rules to “open the play and make the game more spectacular,” by Increasing the necessary gains in three downs from five to ten yards, there are some suggestions which Mr. Wal ter Cams has overlooked. It is well known that under the present system no team could gain ten yards very often. To prevent the game from becoming a kicking duel there must be changes in other rules. After an exhaustive study of the mat ter the following is suggested: First Let the teams plays with thirteen men on the offensive and eleven on the defensive. This would brace up the Interference. It would also pave the way for some ninety yard runs, which is what we are after. Second. If the above rule is not satisfactory, the same result can read ily be accomplished ‘by abolishing tack ling. A game without tackling would be very spectacular. Indeed. It would lead to perfection in "giving the shoul der and stiff arm” and greater pre cision in jumping feet foremost on an opponent. Third. Or some plan might be de vised whereby 'about ten men could USE OF MULES IN PANAMA CAUSES RISE IN PRICES. Good Animals Now Bring All the Way from *I7B to $250. With a heavy demand for mules In all the big markets the prices of these beasts of burden is steadily advancing and now range from $175 to $250 each, much higher than the average for horses. Mr. Charles Ripple Paid yesterday that he believed the price would go much higher, as a standing order had been placed in all of the large markets for as many animals us could be sup plied. This order was placed by con tractors In Panama, who wUI use mules exclusively as carriers. Mules are unusually scarce In the local market,- and command prices greatly in excess of those demanded for horses. Large, sound mules easily bring $250. This advance will be felt all through the (south where the pa tient beast of burden Is used so ex tensively by farmers, nnd Is an Item American Club Ginger Ale. Halt Iron Ale. Tlie two mot delirious carboualrd lx-v era go Mild. I’F.ItIFA T AND (HIKE. HOME MADE HAI'FIER tY THEIK t'HE. Leer, member delighted— Father, Moilier and 11*11(1 ml. These gratify desire for PLEASANT, •fIIMI I. Y!l\< DltlVH Hi lilt hi all faint grocers, NOilil fount*, rlilll*, etc, KALOLA COMPANY MINI 111 II It I Its llltdl LlitllE I'|4 Mid IM, J* Hfreel. M e*4 laiamwii, (it. " •#, 9*1(1 I ii, I In* l*r* mill Efpß^AA||ift<fl Eve 130 123 207 Tennllle 139 121 165 Haines 102 Lindsey 145 158 Quantock 165 184 170 Totals 716 754 883 First Second Third Guards. Game. Game. Game. Woods 154 182 158 Bailey 176 182 Roberson ... 164 Dwyer 168 158 175' Penniman .127 121 143 Savarese t.:200 128 186 Totals 825 770 826 Total pins (three game): Guards, 2,421. Hussars, 2,353. “In both cases permit the first man receiving the ball from the snapper back to carry it beyond the line of scrimmage provided he goes outside the second man from the one who put the ball in play. This rule of ten and five yards would permit scoring, and would give a chance to thoroughly try out the change which would take place under a ten-yard rule. “Also provision would have to be made to govern the distance to be 1 gained when approaching the oppo nents’ twenty-five-yard line, say, that the distance -of ten yards to be gain ed wduld place the ball beyond the twenty-yard line, then the twenty yard line shall be the point to be made for the first down. Would Set Definite Marie. “As an illustration suppose a team is on its opponents’ twenty-eight yard line, first down, then the point tp be gained would be the opponents’ twenty-yard line, or eight yards, four yards under each set of rules men tioned above for the disposition of the men. , > “The number of men behind the line would better afford protection for an end run, and the fact that ten yards would have to be made for first down would in most Instances result in an end run, while line bucking would be resorted to only in case a short dis tance was to be made for a first down.” play behind the line of scrimmage, thus giving the team on the offense a chance to get a fair start. This rule would furnish a much harder col lision when the opposing lines came together and obviate at least one-half of the off-side play, which is at pres ent so great an evil. Fourth. It might also be wise to abolish the rule against holding in the line. What could be more beauti ful than ten men on offense clinching with ten men on defense? The two remaining men—that Is, the man with the ball and the sole remaining player on the defense —could then play a lit tle game of “come, come, pullaway.” Fifth. We are also in favor of the ten-yard game, because it would stim ulate hurdling on the acrobatic plan. It would be a grand sight to see the full 'back take the ball, dash lightly up an Inclined plane, formed of half and quarter hacks, and then do' the three times or four time somer sault In mid air. With nothing but air as resistance, any good player could go at least ten yards ‘before alighting. What happened to him aft er he alighted would be a different matter, but could be overcome by hav ing innumerable full backs, as each player could only make the play one | time. There are nineteen other suggestions. I but don’t care to spring them all at once. well worth consideration by Southern stock raisers. Savannah never was a large market for the sale of mules, most of those brought here being for use in the city departments and delivery wagons. Re ports from all of the principal markets In the state indicate that there Is a. scarcity in these animals. Their place In the agricultural world cunnot be well filled by horses. THE MISSION CLOSED BY HOLY COMMUNION. The last service of the mission that has been In progress for the last ten days at Bt. Paul's Church closed yes terday morning with an early service at 6:45 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Fathers Huntington and Hughson. The service was largely attended, and at Its close the many friends of the visiting clergy remained to have a few moments' chat with them before they left the city. . Father Huntington has gone to Hewunee and Father Hughson ha* returned to the home of the order in West Park. N. Y. GHOULS ROBBED BARSTOW GRAVE BROKE OPEN FOUR COFFINS. THE DESECRATED TOMB WAS DIS COVERED BY HUNTERS. Four Members of Family of Ellas Hurston- Hn<l Been Interred There. Heavy Instrument Wo* Used to Break Open the Coffins, and Indi cations Were That Robbery Wns Motive—Rones Had Been Fnlleu from Resting Place. A hunting party, of which Mr. Charles Sipple was a member, made a very startling discovery on a recent ex cursion to Wilmington Island, and an Incidental search and discovery of the family tomb of Elias Barstow. During the sojourn of the party -on the island one of the members sug gested that a visit be paid to the tomb, which is said to be one of the most isolated in the "whole country. Accord ingly one morning the party commenc ed the search, and after several hours were about to give up the quest when they met an old negro man who agreed to show them to the tomb. They final ly reached it after a toilsome journey through cane brakes, briar patches, heavy undergrowth and swamp lands. There was not a path or any other indication that the vicinity had ever before been visited by a human being. Mr. Sipple described the spot as be ing about three miles from the wharf or any habitation. The tomb, he said, is constructed above ground, of brick. In contrast with all similar sepul chres, a wooden door was used to seal the vault. Forest fires had raged around the spot, burning the door away to such an extent that it was easily moved from its fastenings. On moving this door the party was hor rified to see the caskets inside broken open, and the skeletons of the former occupants scattered about. Coffins Were Broken Open. On closer examination it was found that two of the coffins bore evidence of having been In the vault for years. They were of east iron. The other two caskets were of more modern make, being what is commonly known as metallic. All four of these coffins had been broken open, as if with a sledge hammer or some heavy instrument. Parts of the satin lining to the metallic caskets had not settled into dust, and the ghouls had pulled it out and thrown parts of it on the ground. The positions of the bones in the coffins indicated that someone, Evi dently intent on robbery, had searched every coffin in quest of some valuable that might have been buried with the dead. Elias Barstow was known to be wealthy and very ec centric, and it was common rumor that he had asked that large sums of money be placed in the casket with him. Whether those guilty of the out rage tq the dead secured any booty is not known. Last Barstow Buried. The last member of the Barstow fam ily to be buried in the vault was Bud Barstow, who was found dead in his house on Wilmington Island. It was believed he had been head several days, and there was considerable mystery surrounding his death. His remains were interred in the family vault by Undertaker Goette. As soon as the hunting party return ed to Savannah after discovering the desecrated tomb, they notified Under taker Goette, and new caskets were provided for and sent to the island, and the remains placed in them. The same wooden door was repaired and placed back in place. The history of the Barstow family Is known to a number of the older citi zens of Savannah, and after the death of the last Immediate member of the family there was considerable litiga tion over the estate, which was a large one. DETAIL MATTERS ACTED UPON BY ALDERMEN. Bilbo Canal Petition Goes to Com mittee of the Whole. With the exception of Alderman Da vant, the Mayor and the entire board of aldermen were present at the meet ing of Council last night.’ Bills against the city, amounting to $17,309.66, were approved and ordered paid. The petition of Capt: J. C. Posteli, asking that the Bilbo canal nuisance be abated, was received as information. The petition from the Fourth District Administration Club, also asking that the canal be covered and furnishing an estimate of the probable cost, w’as referred to the Committee of the Whole. Mr. George J. Baldwin appeared be fore Council, and asked that the pav ing bill against the Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten for the work on Thirty first street be refunded. His request was granted. All the petitions from the various churches that want money v refunded for paving bills were referred to the Committee of the Whole. It is not thought, however, that the petitions will be complied with. frenzied'finance for • CITY COUNCIL TO-NIGHT. Budget fpr Next Year la to Be llade Up nt Special Scanlon. “Talk about your frenzied finance, but there will be frenzied finance when we meet to-morrow night to make up the budget for next year,” announced one of the aldermen yesterday. "With every department pulling for more money, there will be hot times." The budget will be agreed upon at the special caucus to-night In the Mayors office. It 1* not thought any of the regular department appropria tion will be increased, and that of the water department may be slightly reduced, an It saved money on lt appropriation this year. The ap. proprlation for the City Hall will be In the neighborhood of $175,000. Alto gether the budget will total very near, if not quite, $1,000,000. TOOK 4HNKNIU BY MISTAKE. Mrs. Letltia Folding, residing at No. 20* Thirty-second street, west, took a mild solution of arsenic by mistake Tuesday night, and was quite ill for some time. Hhe was Improving rapidly yesterday and will b* able to be out again in s few daya. ■ m m I*o*l MH <4l VIC A rHINTI 114 V ft. Htdiird Ponder, the whtt# men mr roftted on ft rtierft* of b*ju£ drunk nnd •tea)ln# ft furk*y from (he ygni of MtMtHtffi Broa,' <ooo*l Horkft. **** ftivrn (hilly day a fey K#jrd*r m yro y y*a ter day mornlnft Th# chr*a of l* r. *: 1 y mm Aiamlftftftd. . AWAV ABOVE EVERYTHING I I STRAUSS PRITZ 6c CO., DISTILLERS • - - CINCINNATI £ - U.S.A. Ga., Distributors. AT THE THEATER "The Office Boy,” under the man agement of Charles B. Dillingham, with Frank Daniels, the well known comic opera star, In the title role, will be presented for the first time here to night. While the piece is built along the lines of musical comedy, in some in stances its score is said to rise to the dignity of light opera. The play, itself, is reported to be highly entertaining and diverting, and to sparkle with musi cal and terpsichorean novelties. Asa vehicle for the introduction of Mr. Daniels' inimitable drolleries, it is ap parently perfect. The supporting com pany is said to be a very large one, and to introduce a pleasing collection of elegantly gowned young women, and smartly dressed young men. Several unusually catchy airs are spoken of as being prominent in the musical score, and Mrs. Daniels’ temperance song, “I'm On the Water Wagon Now,” has become one of the ditties of the day. "The Office Boy,” from all ac counts, is a clean, up-to-date enter tainment, full of vim and dash, and with stage setting and costumes that are in keeping with the exacting de mands of present day audiences. The piece was one of the hits of last win ter in New York and the East. Orches tra, $1.50; balcony, SI.OO and 75c; gal lery, 50c. "A Girl From Dixie,” under the di rection of Sam S. Shubert, will be seen on Friday night and Saturday mati nee. This newest endeavor in the field of musical comedy is the work of Har ry B. Smith, author of “Robin Hood,” etc. The English method of having several composers contribute their ef forts to a production has been fol lowed In this instance, and the follow ing representative list of musicians have furnished the various numbers, each written in characteristic style, so that the widest variety is afforded music lovers: Victor Herbert, Ludwig Eng lander, Baldwin Sloane, Cole & John son, Max Witt, Ben Jerome, Wm. E. Bock, Will Marlon Cook, Henry Wal ler and Manuel Klein. Night prices: Orchestra, $1.50 and $1.00; balcony, 75c and 50c; gallery, 25c. Matinee: Orchestra, 75c; bal cony, adults, 50c; children, under 12 years of age, 25c. The sale of seats for the Arnold Stock Company engagement next week will open on Friday morning. The opening bill on Monday matinee will be the four-act melodrama, "The Little Mother,” and at night, “A Daughter of Satan." New and up-to-date special ties will be Introduced between the acts. Orchestra and balcony, reserved, 30c; admission to the balcony, 20c; gallery, 10c. RUNWAY APPUCATION CAUSED COUNCIL TO TALK. Mayor and Chairman of Connell Dis agreed About It. A petition from 'Mr. T. A. Bryson, asking permission from the city to build a runway in front of his new automobile building, which was read at the meeting of Council last night, caused a rather lively discussion be tween the Mayor and Alderman Dixon. Work on the runway was stopped several days ago by order of the May or. as no permit had been secured. When the petition was read In Coun cil, Mayor Myers announced he would refer It to the Committee of the Whole. Alderman Dixon wanted to know why It was not referred to the Streets and Lanes Committee, as was usually done, nnd Mayor Myers said it was a very Important matter. “It is not so important as you think,” answered Alderman Dixon. The Mayor Insisted It was Important and Alderman Dixon then said the Streets nnd Lanes Committee had con sidered Important questions before. The petition was finally referred to the Streets and Lanes Committee. liquor~m"an turi^ddown FOR COLORED CHURCH. Alleged That Bar Was Within 30 Feet of Pulpit. There were sixty-five applications for liquor licenses read at the meeting of Council last night and thirty-four that had been made two weeks ago were granted. The application of E. Kalamaros for a renewal of his license for his saloon on West Broad street, near the Asbury Methodist Church, colored, was turned down by Council. There was u hearing before the Com mittee of the Whole before any action was taken. L. S. Reed and others ap peared for the churrh to protest against the Issuing of the license and Kulamros appeared to support his ap plication. The officers of the church sail the bar was within less than thirty feet of the pulpit In the church. They claimed that the saloon caused disorder on the corner that Interfered with the rhurch services. DINNER FUR UI.II LADIKS. The Flower Committee of the Inde pendent Presbyterian Church is pre paring for Its snnusl Christmas dinner to the old ladies, which will be given on Hslurday. lum-. 24. It will request donations of uncooked food, gr>M*il* end drill steles from church members, sod It |e hoped there will be * gener ous iespouse io the appeal. All iu. tribal hips should be will to the Hull et mo'l t nirence of Hie ounday-a*'h<!i*| building tig U v vlotk Ihtwtef mttt it- M|i WORKED HOTEL IN FULL DRESS ALSO GOT NEW CLOTHING. LEFT SUDDENLY WHILE HIS BILL WAS BEING MADE 6IT. Smooth Stranger Arrived at De Soto With Jannty Air, Dress Snit ami Overcoat —Said Trunk Would Fol low on Next Train—But Hotel Management Became Suspicion*. When lie Was at Lunch His Boom Wns Visited. A swindler in full dress left Savan nah yesterday, after he had gotten Into the De Soto Hotel for a room and sev eral meals, and had managed to ex change a rather cheap dress suit for anew business suit, a Broughton street firm being the victim fft this case. The man worked in a rather unique and clever fashion, and no similar case has been called to the attention of the police in recent years. His every move from the moment of his arrival at the De Soto until his sudden exit, showed he was a smooth swindler, probably down on his luck. Just how far he Would have been able to have gone, but for the acumen displayed by the hotel management, cannot be told. In a Dress Suit. The stranger arrived Monday and registered from Jacksonville. He wore an overcoat and stated that his trunk had been left, but would arrive on the next train. The hotel clerk at that time had no Idea that his guest's over coat concealed a full dress suit, and the man was shown to his room. Some time later he made his appearance in full dress and attracted the attention of the management. He stated that he had received his trunk. In many ways the man’s actions were such as to create the suspicion that he was not what he pretended to be. The hotel management decided to investigate and see just what his pos sessions amounted to. While he was at breakfast yesterday morning one of the clerks went to his room, opened the door and found—a well worn tooth brush. Asked for Hid Bill. Some time after the guest came from the dining room a polite request was made that he settle his bill. He grew indignant, of course. He suspected ha was suspected of still having on that inexplalnable dress suit. He threw back his overcoat and displayed anew business suit, and demanded to know what his indebtedness was. While the clerk was examining the books to see what the bill was the stranger dis appeared, and probably left on an aft ernoon train. Investigation Of the man’s move ments proved that he had visited a retail clothing store, where he had put up a very plausible story with which to obtain a suit of clothing. He stated to the proprietor that he had been forced to leave Jacksonville very sud denly, and had not had a chance to get any clothing. He merely referred to the fact that he wag stopping at the De Soto and was expecting his trunk on an afternoon train. He wanted to get the suit, have the bill sent to the De Soto, and in the meantime would leave his dress suit as evidence of good faith. He was permitted to make the change of cloth ing and walk out of the place, to re turn no more. An examination of the suit left by the man proved It was of the vintage ’76 and seemed to have been in constant use ever since. SMOKE, drink or eat too much? Stay up too late ? Work too hard f Headache from any cause ? Stop it. Try GESSLER.S MAGIC HEADACHE WAFERS cure m2O minute*. If they do not druggist will refund money. 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