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2 mister * dealer If you’re one of tho few who are not Belling “old Joo' 9 whiskey It's (/ms to bog!n now the people want It write vs today we guarantee It’ll sell . . . bluthenthal & bickart “b. & b.” at I ant a LOVING CUP FOR GEORGE FOSTER PEABODY. By the Trustees of the luiveri.it>’ of Georgia. Athens, Ga., Dec. 28.—The trustees of the University of Georgia, who went on the recent trip to the University of Wisconsin, as the guests of Mr. George Foster Peabody, will early in January present him a magnificent loving cup of solid silver, gold lined. Mr. Peabody arranged the trip tWat was not only pleasant, but also very highly instructive to all who were his guests, and as a token of the apprecia tion of his splendid courtesy the trus tees will present the cup. On one side is engraved the seal of the state of Georgia and on the other the following: "From the chancellor and trustees of the University of Geor gia to George Foster Peabody, with grateful memories of their visit to the University of Wisconsin, Nov. 20-26, 1904. Walter B. Hill, chancellor; H. D. McDaniel, chairman; Joseph M. Ter rell, Samuel B. Adams, John W. Ben nett, Enoch H. Calloway, George F. Gober, D. B. Hamilton, Nathaniel E. Harris. Cfark Howell, Augustus L. Hull, Hamilton McWhorter. Peter W. Meldrim, John T. Newton, Henry Per sons. The trustees of the university will hold a business meeting early in Jan uary, and after the meeting the loving cup will be presented to Mr. Pea body. Freight Train Wreck at Everett. Everett City, Ga., Dec. 28.—A South ern Railway through freight train was wrecked this morning in the yard at Everett City. One car was derailed and one was turned over. No one was hurt. 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. comment*! Bank of Savannah, Ga., Dec. 27. 1904.—The Board of Direct ors of this bank have this day declared a dividend of Three Dollars per share, from the earnings of the past six months, to stockholders of this day's record, payable on and after Jan. 3, 1905. The books of transfer will be closed until after that date. Dividend checks will be mailed. BARRON CARTER, Cashier. 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. ESTILL’S NEWS DEPOT, 18 Bull street corner of Bryan street (near the U. S. THE DIXIE LAUNDRY. Our Motto, “THE BEST.” We are prepared to do all kinds of work with neatness and dispatch. We ask a trial. A postal card to 522 Henry street, east, will be answered by our wagon. Lace curtains a spec ialty. Phones—Bell 1158, Ga. 1907. J. H. FURBER. Proprietor. Blue Points are served regularly at Sommers’ Cafe, Union Station. A competent chef prepares them. NOTICE. The subscribers to the Mehrtens Concert Company for Jan. 26 will please call at Ludden & Hates from the 2d to the 10th of January and re serve their seats. L W, MEHRTENS. FI RS. FFRS, 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 8 44. B. SIMON. DIVIDEND NOTICE. Office of Augusta and Savannah Railroad Company. Savannah. Ga.. Dec. 23. 1904.—A dividend of two and a half (2V per cent.) per cent, will be paid Jan. 5. 1905, on the stock of the Augusta and Savannah Railroad Com pany, of record this date. Books will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5, 1905 A. O. GUERARD. Secretary and Treasurer. DIVIDEND NO. o 7 The Germania Bank. Savannah. Ga., Dec. 22. 1904.—The directors of The Osrmanla Bank have this day declar ed a semi-annual dividend of three dollars and fifty cents per share, pay able on and after lan. 3, 1906 JOHN M. HOGAN. Cashier. NO'ltCK Neither the master, owners nor consignee of the British steamship Lord Curaon will be responsible fur any debts contracted by the crew. N. STEELE, Master. I I t 0411*1 T ITION Ten dollars will be awarded for the Iteet design submitted for s flag for the City of * •<><iiu*h All designs most b* submitted m colors and show In rums way the (brat of Arms or w| of the rlty. The competition will rloas t, Addr* se ..|| communications JAMh* M. DIXON Clislr mao. nODY FOUND IN WOODS. Baldwin la Held lor the Murder ot Scott. Dawson, Ga., Dec 28.—Louts Scott was found dead in the woods to-day and at the inquegt Hop Baldwin was held for his murder. Scott had been missing for two weeks, and a hat found yesterday was identified as his and led to a search for the body. Scott was last seen in company with Baldwin, which fact led to the lat ter's arrest, and at the inquest he was held for Scott’s murder. Baldwin was a witness in the case against Scott.. Both are negroes. Georgla'a Debate With North Caro llnn. Athens, Ga„ Dec. 28.—The question for debate between the representa tives of the University of Georgia and the University of North Carolina in their annual intercollegiate debate which will be held next April, has been chosen. It is Resolved, That the best interests of the United States are opposed to the permanent acquisatlon of Eastern colonies, except coaling stations. Georgia has the affirma tive or Democratic side of the ques tion. The men who are to represent Georgia in this debate will be chosen soon and will at once begin to pre pare themselves for the contest with their Carolina competitors. i. ♦ Coffee Held for n Misdemeanor. Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 28.—George Cof fee, charged with assaulting Mrs. Isa belle Savage, near Bellton Sunday, was given a trial before Squire Dorsey here to-day. The prosecution failed to make out a case against Coffee, but the court bound him over under a 8200 bond for a misdemeanor. A large number of witnesses were examined and much interest was manifested in the outcome of the trial. Coffee’s friends claim that the result is a vindication of him. Eight's Store Burned. Kite, Ga„ Dec. 28.—Fire broke out in the store of G. T. Kight at 11 o’clock last night. The stock was part ly covered by insurance. The building belonged to J. M. Johnson and was worth S6OO. It was a total loss. GUARANTEE CURE 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. FUNERAL INVITATIONS. SAUSSY.—The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Saussy, Jr., are requested to attend the funeral of the former from his late residence, 413 Henry street, east, this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment at Laurel Grove Cemetery. MEETINGS. AI.EE TEMPLE, A. A. O. N. M. S, ES SALI'M U ALEIKEM. Nobles: Attend pa rade from Catholic Library Hall 6 o’clock this evening in dress suit and fez. and at same place ceremonial session at 7 o’elr k. All visiting nobles are Invited. Members will please come prepared to pay dues. Y. K. YOUMANS, Recorder. F. A. CUTTS, Potentate. NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE BAR. The members of the bar are re quested to meet in the Superior Court ”oom at 9 30 o'clock on this (Thurs day) morning, to take such step? as may be considered appropriate in re gard to the death of J. R. Saussy, Jr., Esq., late a member of this bar. By direction of His Honor Judge Oann. JAMES K. P. CARR, Clerk S, C., C. C. STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. Commercial Bank of Savannah, Ga. There will be a meeting of the stockholders of this bank on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1905, for the election of direc tors for the ensuing year, at the banking room, No. 411 Liberty street, west, from 12 o’clock noon until 1 o’clock p. m. Stockholders are requested to be present. BARRON CARTER. Cashier. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, NO. 330. The regular meeting of the Aerie will be held this (Thursday) evening at the hall (Lyons' block) at 8:30 o’clock. There will be initiation. Visiting brothers are cordially In vited to meet with us. E. A. CUTTS, Potentate. Y. K. YOUMANS, Recorder. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Savannah Council No. 631, Knights of Columbus, will meet to-morrow (Friday) night, in Catholic Library Hall at 8:30 o’clock. Bv order of P. J. O'CONNOR. Grand Night. LEON J. MICHEL. Recorder. 1 11 11 1 . . .! SPECIAL NOTICES. ~"'electkkTl)^^ Office of Augusta and Savannah Railroad Company, Savannah, Ga., Dec. 28. 1904.—An election for seven directors to manage the affairs of this company for the ensuing year will be held on Monday. Jan. 2. 1905. at the Savannah Bank and Trust Company, from 12 until 1 o’clock. A. G. GUERARD. Secretary and Treasurer. 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 Beil Phone 2382, I BEY LIFE INSURANCE Policies and pay more for them than the companies do. ALLAN SWEAT. COTTON"”IS ALL KKSHtT I dye cotton Just as good as wool Lace dyed to match any dress. Feathers dyed and cleaned like new. Gents' Suits 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 straots. Both phones 943. Estab lished 1891. Bp* * *■ FW Hjo o| )J SAVANNAH -MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY. DECEMBER 29. 1904. The Only Exclusive Family Liquor Store in the City. OUR SPECIAL LIST. 1 QTS. QTS. Bell’s Pure Rye 75c Clover Cabinet Rye Monogram Rye 76c Three Feathers Rye Clover Hill Corn 75c Burnett’s Tom Gin ,*l.oo Lewis "66” Rve SI.OO Martell & Hennessy 3 Star Imperial Nectar Rye SI.OO Brandy Wilson Whisky SI.OO COCKTAILS. Hunter Rye SI.OO Martini. Manhattan & Whiskey. SI.OO Paul Jones Rye SI.OO Cream 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 Ga. Phone 1327. quick delivery. No. S. TO PROVIDE A Guaranteed Annual Income of $1,200, payable first to you, as long.ns you live after reaching life’s ex pcctancy. second at your death, whenever occurring, to your wife as long as she lives, and third at her death, to your children until the youngest child reaches the age of 21. Investigate the Plans of the State Mutual Life & Annuity Ass’n of Rome,Ga. See to-morrow's advertisement. PENNIMAN L ENNEN, District Managers, Germania Bank Building, - - Savannah, Ga. Good agents wanted in Georgia and South Carolina. SPECIAL NOTICES. CORNED BEEF. SAUERKRAUT. CORNED BEEF. SAUERKRAUT. CORNED BEEF. SAUERKRAUT. CORNED BEEF. SAUERKRAUT. M. S. GARDNER, 411 Whitaker Street WANTED, 20,000 POUNDS PRICKLY ASH BARK. MUST BE FREE OF WOOD. LIPPMAN DRUG CO. LUMBER. They all say we sell a better qual ity, and our prices are the cheapest. We can furnish you Doors, Sash. Blind. Lime, Cement, etc. Call us up, SAVANNAH LUMBER CO. Georgia ’Phone, 347: Bell 'Phone, 425, 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. A. C. OELSCHIG & SON, Floral Decorators. Handsomest Palms and Ferns in the Southern states. Cut Flowers and Floral Designs. Your orders solicited. Both phones 496. J. GARDNER, Agent 18 Broughton street, east. 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 affords. Regular breakfasts and sup pers 35c. Corner Congress and Whit aker. JUST TO REMIND YOU. White Rose Lime, fresh every day. Atlas Portland Cement, none better. \t!as Ready Mixed Paint. ’’Ahco" Varnish Stain, a superior article. Gold Leaf, fresh shipment. Builders' sup plies’ of every description. ANDREW HANLEY CO. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Southern Bank of the State of Georgia. Savannah, Ga.,-Dec. 27, 1904. —The annual election for directors of this bank will be held at the hanking house or Thursday morning, Jan. i2. 1906. from 11 to 12 o'clock. JAMES SULLIVAN. Cashier. DON’T FORGET THE DELICATESSEN DEPARTMENT BOOS’ MARKET, $lO Drayton Street. FOR SALE, Established merchandise brokerage business. Parties interested address BROKERAGE, this offles. Savannah-Georgia Laundry. Good Work Every Day in the Year. Phones 333. 383, 94. VwWfSSk Old Harvest Com Whiskey Is a brand that induces further acquaintance. It is to be had in convenient packages of retail dealers. Trade supplied by HENRY SOLOMON & SON SPECIAL NOTICES. CIIA3nXEY : ?Tsr^ 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. DIVIDEND NO. 08. Southern Bank of the State of Georgia, Savahnrth, Ga., Dec. 23, 1904. —A semi-annual dividend of POUR PER CENT. (4 per cent.) upon the capital stock of this bank has been declared, payable on and after Jan. 3, 1905, to stockholders of record this date. The transfer books will be closed until Jan. 3, 1905. Checks for divi dends will be mailed. JAMES SULLIVAN. Cashier. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Monday, Jan. 2, being a legal holi day our respective offices and de pots for the receipt and de livery of freight will be closed. Perishable freight only will be deliv ered until 9 o'clock a. m., city time. C. C. MARTIN. Agent Seaboard Ar Line Railway, J. W. THOMAS, Agent Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. B. L. BUGG, Agent Southern and Central of Geor gia Railway. S. R. HARRIS, Agent A. C. L. Railroad Wharf. G. C. SAVAGE, Agent Ocean Steamship Company. W. W. TULL, Agent Merchants and Miners Trans. Company. NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT. Clean up the dainty little pieces for the season, so long folded away and not used. We make them as good as new and just as pretty. Our work men nre skilled. SAVANNAH STEAM DYE WORKS, Ga. Phone 1264. 21 York. west. ROMAN CANDLES. SKYROCKETS. FIRE CRACKERS. CHEAP. COLLINS, GRAYSON & CO. Both phones 214. GENERAL INSURANCE. 'Eire, Tornado. Marine, Accident, Sickness and Life Insurance. Your patronage solicited. W. T. HOPKINS, IS Bryan street, east. Telephones 219. Chas. Ingloshy. Manager. NOTICE. Neither the master, owners nor charterer of the British steamship Pomtiae will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew. R. MEIKLE, Master. POI.I.Yt HKOME lUBBOW. 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. 10 Drayton street 111 SINKS* NOTICES. FORSALE Cotton Seed Meal and Hulls. SEABOARD COTTON OIL CO., 220 Buy Street, East. TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS, GREETING The officers and directors individually and collectively extend to you the compliments of the season, hoping that your Christmas may be a merry one, and that the coming year may bring you increased prosperity and happiness. THE OGLETHORPE SAVINGS AND TRUST C 0.,., 8-10 Bryan Street, East, Savannah, Ga. Herman Myers, President. Jacob Paulsen, Vice President. Jno. M. Bryan, Cashier. Allan Sweat, Accountant. 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. 2 Com. 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. ¥** One-fourth cat from the prices of Eyeglasses, Spectacles and " Optical Goods ! A golden op- PER CENT. y°ur7eif Y for yo “ to sopf,ly Dr. M. Schwab’s Son, ® Ball and State. Dainty Desserts for all entertainments sup plied on short notice. , , ** WE STILL PREACH THE ETERNAL MERIT OF SEA FOOD AS PREPARED BY THE Thunderbolt Casino We have simply outclassed all competition on Shore Luncheons And respectfully request comparison. LEATHER NOVELTIES ARE ACCEPTABLE • For All Occasions. —A Unique Line Ottered by 1 /. H. FRIEDMAN & CO BULL AND YORK. BUSINESS NOTICES. Handmade Harness. We represent two Pennsylvania “Custom-made" harness makers, and we can guarantee some of our lines of Track, Surry and Express Harness to be HAND-MADE. Price as low as •the “cheap factory stuff.” COHEMUMAN Carriage & Wagon Cos. Largest Vehicle and Harness Dealers South. Kosher Chicken Fat. A Limited Supply. To be sure, send in early orders lo the Pure Food Store. Delnionleo's Delicious Moelia and Java hat 33 cents a pound. The Progressive Grocers, DELMONICq C OMPANt Bull and York. Phones 553. 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 & Cos. JEWELERS, 143 Bull Street. Bicycle Repairing. You get giMNI work when you leave your bicycle lM*re. G. W. THOMAS, Jefferson sod Drought oil I aria*. mm/ mi, \mnti All Miff th* orHtli *l**lll pliip t'*f *•**(*<l fl* tl#4 •*♦* pftlM-hU fJ Ml nyi oftn* <#ii iif igrflf n4a4ii tliii 4m* of i**yiw#fl fh*r**#f Mill 4' Uetrtt-4 # I4AI f£HJtf, Af*i*i. Mmi'itL u*. 4 Uk $¥ m*. BUSINESS NOTICES. Mercury Dropping! Our fine coffee will increase your circulation and give you a satis fied feeling. We have it fresh roasted constantly, and ground as ordered. HIGHEST GRADE 35c lb., 3 lbs. for SI.OO. “OCR, OWN” BRAND in 1-lb. cans 25c. We are agents for the “One Min ute” Coffee Pot, which makes the coffee in one minute and makes it clear, strong and always uniform. We sold seven on Wednesday. Drop in and let us demonstrate it. A. M. & G. W. WEST. GROCERS, Liberty and Whitaker streets. Twelve Years of Goodness! /panto\ Your Money's Full Value. $35.00. Dayton Bicycles 1905 WALTER F. HIGGINS, „ President-Drayton. $25.00. Juvenile Bicycles. SAVE MONEY. LOOK BEFORE BUYING. OAKMAN & O’NEIL, 13 Hint HI Drayton Street. SAVANNAH TRUST CO. Comparative Statement of Deposits. Dec. 7,1902. Dec. 7.190.1 Dec. 7,1904. $196,132.50 $317,963.07 $631,966.94 ***• ui M4j mn MM. r DAVII, Ibw PnwkU'mL mo 4 IrM MILLS B. LANE, President GEO. C. FREEMAN. Cashier. GORDON L. GROOVER, Asst. Cashier. Tie iiSol sill® 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. 1640. Chartered 1866. The MERCHANTS RATIONAL BARI OF SAVANNAH. GA. UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY. Capital $500,000 Surplus and undivided profits, 137.000 Total ......$627,000 Accounts of Banka, 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, SAVANNAH, GA. CAPITAL. SURPLUS AND UN DIVIDED PROFITS. $500,000 Transacts a General Banking Business. Deposits of one dollar and up wards received In Savings De partment. Interest payable or compounded quarterly. HENRY F.LUN, President. GEO. \V. TIEDEMAN, Vice Pren. JOHN M. HOGAN, Cashier. WALTER F. HOGAN. Assistant Cashier. Southern Bank of the State of Georgia. Savings Department. Interest allowed at 3 per cent., paid or compounded quarterly, at the op tion of the depositor. JOHN FLANNERY, President. HORACE A. CRANE. Vice President. JAMES SULLIVAN, Cashier. JOS. W. lIKFFERNAX, Asst. Cashier BUSINESS AND PERSONAL ACCOUNTS SOLICITED BY The Chatham Bank Interest Allowed on Deposits In the SAVINGS DEPARTMENT and on CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. Prompt and careful service afforded to all depositors. LEOPOLD ADLER, President. T. M. CUNNINGHAM, Jr., Vice Pres, FRED W. CLARKE, Cashier. COURTNEY THORPE, Asst. Cashier. 4% PAID ON DEPOSITS —to thi— Savings Department COMMERCIAL BANK of Savannah. State Depository. BUSINESS NOTICES. Christmas Candies t Fruit Cakes, Pound Cakes. Place year order for Charlotte Basse, Ice Cream, etc., for Chrls m dinner with ns. The Larg est assortment of Fancy Goods, Baskets, etc., ever shown In Sn vnniinh. BELSINGER & GROSS, Phones 265. FURNACES CORNWELL & CIIIPMAN. 10$ Congress. West