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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
BRIBED TO KEEP QUIET.
Prisoner in Police Conrt Told How
SaIOOnIHeepers Break the Law.

Prisoner in Police COurt Told How
saIOOnkeepers Break the Law.
The trial of a case in the Police Court
yesterday morning revealed what is, If
true, a most lamentable state of affairs in
the vicinity of East Broad and Liberty
streets, where there are a number of bars
patronized almost exclusively by negroes
1t was told the Recorder that almost or
quite all Of these bars sold liquor on Sun
day, and that the saloon keepers prevenl ed
Witnesses from testlying against them by
paying extensive tribute.
The trial in question was that of John
Demere, a negro who was charged with
being drunk and disorderly in the store of
John Boyer. Boyer's evidence was to the
effect that Demere had come into his bar
and ordered drink, for which he refused
to pay. Remonstrance only provoked an
outburst OF profaEe abuse.
Demere's offense was that he was not
accustomed to paying for drinks in the
locality in which he resided, but obtained
them free of cost or expense as a quid
pro quo for RETAINING from placing the
saloon keepers on the docket, for selling
liquor on Sunday. He said that it was
quite customary for the bars to be open
on that day, and that If a negro was
fined the saloon keeper paid it,
In answer to the questions of the Re-
corder, Demere named c. A. Catechis,
whose place of business is at Liberty ana
East Broad streets, and e. Eichholz of
Sl3 East Broad street as two saloon keep
ers whom he had known to violate the
Sunday closing law. These the Recorder
had paced on the docket for Friday. Dem
ere was sent to jail for thirty days for
the offense against law and order that
he had committed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
JURY COULDN'T AGREE,
Mistrinl and AcquittaI Resulted in
Wool Stealing Case.

Wool Stealing Case.
When the Superior Court convened yes
terday morning a message was received
from the jury in the case of John Davis.
the negro indicted jointly with w. G.
Armstrong, the white Waterman at the
Planters Rice Mill, for the larceny OF
wool, that they were unable to agree.
AS the jHry had been out all night in
the effort to arrive at a verdict, a juror
was withdrawn and a mistrial declared
Armstrong was put on trial during the
morning session. The evidence against
him did not free the minds of the jury
from the reasonable doubt they must not
entertain, and they brought in a verdict
of not guilty. The defendant was repre-
scented by Mr.. r. " Colding.
Jim Brown plead guilty to the offense of
burglarlzing the house of Mr.. C. S. Byck
and obtaining therefrom articles of some
value. An additional year was added to
the term in the peuitendary given him
upon his previous conviction of a like Of
Tense
In the case of the state against Charles
Green and Lila West, charged with the
burglary of the Eagle shoe store on
Broughton street, on July 3. The jury
brought in verdict of guilty, with rec
ommendatlon to punishment as for mis-
demeanor, and the defendants were SEN
fenced to terms of twelve months on the
county chain-gang They were repre-
scented by Messrs. Charles V. Hohenstein
and l.. G. Harvey and their conduct of
this, their first case, deserved the open
praise 1t received from Judge Fallgant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
GRANTED LEAVE TO BORROW.
Civil Business Done i'm Superior
Court.

Court.
In the Superior Court yesterday an or
der was granted authorizing Dora Smith.
the widow, and other heirs of the estate
of Andrew Pacetu to borrow $500 from
Florence w. Gardner and to secure the
loan by deed to secure debt upon part
OF a lot on Castor street. belonging to the
estate
Dora L. Stark filed her petition for total
divorce from Ado!ph Stark, whom, ii is
alleged, she married in 1896. The couple
lived together in marital content until
March of the current year. when Stark
sold out his business In Savannah and de-
parted for parts unknown 10 the petitioner
She believes, however that he is present
in San Francisco.
BESIDES the ground Of desertion she al
leges also as cause of divorce the cruel
treatment 10 which she was subjected Nv
her husband VINO impugned her fidelity ana
otherwise abused and in-treated her on
very many occasions. She Is represented
by Messrs Twiggs a. oliver
Virgil D. Thompson was appointed and
X. G. Zttrouer reappointcd commercial
nOfarlcs public
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
The Central OF Georgia Railway ha

The Central of Georgia Railway has
made important changes in schedules
Through sleeper to Birmingham, A.a
quick time to Montgomery, Ala. and
Southwest Georgia points, New Orleans
and Texas.
The Central of Georgia Railway oper-
ates through sleeper between Savannah
and Birmingham on trains leaving Sa-
vannah 900 p. m, arriving Birmingham
1:05 p. M; returning, leave Birmingham
2:4O p m, arrive Savannah 900 a. M
Close connections made at Columbus with
trains from and to Montgomery and al
Fort Valley with trains from and to Amer
icus, Dawson, CUthbert, Eufaula and
Montgomery-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
MAYOR MYERS is PLEASED.
Settlement of Tampa Strike Was Not
All One-Sided.

The announcement of the settlement Of
the Cuban cigarmakers' strike at Tampa
was pleasant news to Hon Herman My
ers whose company, the Cuban-American
owns one of the largest factories in that
city. The report sent out from TAMPA
stated that the manufacturers had conced-
ed all the demands made by the strikers
When seen yesterday Mayor Myers said
he did not think the settlement had been
so oue-sided as the report indicated. The
terms Of the proposed settlement We're
agreed upon during his recent visit to
Tampa. He was rather inclined to think
that the settlement was mutually salts
factory. IF the operatives are pleased
with it, so much the better" said he.
The settlement of the strike means that
about 5000 people who have been idle near
ly six weeks and who have lost about $780,
GO in wages i'm that time, wiil return 70
work. and that the mainstay to Tampa's
prosperity has been restored. As about
half the operatives had returned to Ha-
vana they will have to be brought back.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
WOULD-BE BANKRUPTS,
Three Petitions Received Yesterday
From VaIdOsta.

Three petitions in bankruptcy were re-
ceived by the clerk of the United States
Court yesterday from Attorney A. T.
Woodward of Valdosta. AS usual all three
had plenty of debts but no assets.
w. f. Bamberg reported S1O,637.1S of in
deotedness, the largest creditor being
West, Wigs & Co of Savannah, on a note
for $500, made by the petitioner, together
with f. E. Bamberg to obtain money and
supplies. Other large creditors are N. L.
Raglan of Albany, 81 100; Waxelbaum &
Co. Of Macon, $500; l. L. &, w. F. Ford of
Ty Ty, $500, and w. B. Nell & Co. of Sa-
vannah, $3.50
George w. Terry reported unsecured
debts to the amount of $6353,72. There are
thirty-eight creditors, none of whom re-
side in Savannah, the majority being in
the North and West.
The firm of N. Skipper & Co, composed
of n. Skipper and j. B. Ham, reported
an indebtedness of 50. 1876, due to sixteen
creditors, chiefly al the North, none of
the creditors residing in Savannah
The petitions will be referred to Referee
]. d. Harrell, the petitioners being resi-
dents of his bailiWick
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
FAIR COMMITTEE MEETS.
knights of Pythias Making PreIim-
mary Arrangements for Bazaar.

knights OF Pythias Making Prelim-
mary Arrangements for Bazaar.
A meeting of the committee on printing
and advertising of the Knights OF Pythias
fair was held at Castle Hail last night for
the purpose of arranging preliminary mat
tiers. The committee discussed the work,
but will hold another meeting soon, when
the plans of advertising the fair VIII be
more thoroughly discussed.
AS il is desired to make the fair a
browning success in it's line, the commit
tee on advertising realizes the importance
of the task which confrdhts it. No Of
fort VIII be spared in giving to the event
the publicity which will insure a liberal
patronage, and the cooperation of all
members of the order.
The subcommittee will soon be hold
ing regular meetings, with view to GET
ting things in working order. Those who
viii serve on them were selected because
of the attention it was believed they would
give the work, and the prospects are that
none Will lose the opportunity of advance
ing as far as possible the undertaking
which the order in Savannah desires to
make great success. As has been stated
in the Morning News, the funds realized
from the fair viii be appropriated to the
completion of the Castle Hall. which 1t IS
the intention to extend to York street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
THE STORM GONE BY.
1t Is Now Well Up on North Carolina
Const,


The West India storm is now we'll on its
way up the coast and it is hardly likely
that Savannah will be favored with even
so much as a breeze from that source to-
day The storm was reported Off the
North Carolina coast last night and is stin
moving slowly northward. 1t hung around
in the neighborhood of Charleston a good
part of yesterday, causing high winds, a
velocity of IS miles an hour being report
ed,
The flag end of the storm was sufficient
10 keep Savannah well aired, the velocity
of the wind ranging from eighteen to thir-
ty-six miles an hour. It's direction was
from the northwest, showing conciusively
that the storm had passed. At s o'clock
at night the velocity had fallen to eighteen
miles an hour and by midnight there was
only a pleasant breeze.
The wind had the good effect of keep
ing down the temperature of what would
otherwise have doubtless been a very
warm day, a maximum of only 50 degrees
being recorded with minimum of "A. This
gave a mean of So which was exactly even
with the normal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
A HIGH STANDARD.
A System of seIf-GOvernment Among
PUPILS,

Two years ago the Southern Female
College at College Park, Ca, near Atlanta,
introduced an innovation in Its discipline
by organizing in the student body plan
of seIf-gOvernment. All who wish to be
under the new regime-and practically all
join-are no longer required to report to
the disciphnarian daily. AS members of
the Honor League, each one has to vote
upon herself at the monthly meeting of
the club and to vote for others so far
as she can pronounce an opinion, and the
decisions are then passed up to the faculty
for approval. Members thus approved are
promoted to the Star List. In this way a
zeal for high standards of department has
been created and maintained. Monthly
meetings of the Honor League are occa-
sions of interest, for. apart from the de-
cisions about discipline, etiquette is dis
cussed.-ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
SUPPLIES FoR PORTO RICO.
Mai. Ruthers Says Nothing But the
Best VIII BE Sent.

1t was reported yesterday that a large
amount of government goods and provis-
ions are still in the possession of the com
missary department which may be sent
to Porto Rico for the storm sufferers.
There is said to be nothing in stock here
suitable for this purpose, and what is
sent TO the island from Savannah will be
bought outright.
Maj. G. w. Ruthers, depot commissary,
was seen last night in regard TO the ship
ping Of surplus government stuff to Porto
Rico, and whether a vessel would come
here to get these supplies. He said there
is nothing on hand that the government
will likely send to the island for the rea-
son nothing but the best of provisions
will be sent to a distressed people. The
stock now held has been on
hand some time, and is not
fresh and wholesome. 1t viii
serve for some purposes, but is not the
thing 10 be sent TO Porto Rico.
on Friday a ship will sail from New
York with supplies for the Porto Rican
storm sufferers, and another viii sail
later. Maj. Ruthers stated he had pur-
chased a carload or so Of provisions in
Savannah for the government, which
would be shipped to New York to be sent
on. He understood that the government
is sending nothing but fresh supplies.
For some time there have been rumors
that the depot quartermns er's office
would be closed In Savannah. but there
seems to be no foundation for the re-
ports Maj Ruthers said the report did
not apply to his office or, at least, he bad
heard nothing from Washington to this
effect. In fact. he said he had heard
nothing from Washington about the clos
ing df either Of the officas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
Excursion to PhiIadeIpbi, Po

On account of the G. A. r. encampment,
the Plant System will sell excursion tickets
to Philadelphia from all prominent sta
lions on Sept. 1, and 8, good to return
until Sept. 10. at one fare for the round
trip. BY depositing tickets at Philadelphia
and payment of SOC, limit will be extended
until Sept 30.
For further information apply to any
agent of the system or to B. W. Wrenn
passenger traffic manager; H C. McFad
den, assistant general passenger agent.
Savannah. Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
MINOR POLICE MENTION.
Alleged Horse Thief Landed by His
Intended Victim.

a negro rejoicing in the euphonious APP
pellation of John Henry Sanford was
turned over to the police last night by
Mr.. d. II. Scheneuman, who charges him
with horse stealing. In the investigation
of the case Mr.. Scheneuman acted as his
own detective and bagged his own game.
Eddie Wood, colored, was picked up by
Detective Sculiy for the larceny of Sl7
from the house Of Lewis Johnson John
son lives on Cuyler street. in the southern
section of the city, and the money was
appropriated IN his absence. ! is said the
evidence against Wood is conclusive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
oUT-oF-TowN CHIEFS HERE.
Supt. Mcguire VIII show Thomas
viIle's Chief Our Department.


Chief H. II. Martin of the Townsville
fire department is in the city for the pur-
pose of inspecting Sayannah's depart
ment He called at fire headquarters yes
terday and arranged with Supt, Mcguire
to make the rounds of the engine houses
to-day. Chief Martin desires to get points
with a view to improving Thomasvnle's
department..
Supt. Mcguire was wished by other fire
department men during the day Chief
A ]. Harris of the Tampa department
was in the city a short time on his way
TO the Syracuse convention of American
chiefs He is going on a little in advance
of the others, but he has business which
he desires to get off his hands before the
session begins. Supt. Mcguire viii leave
on the City Of Augusta Thursday for New
York on his way to Saratoga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16

Active plans are being made for the re-
opening of the Peabody Conservatory OF
Music of Baltimore, Md. Important addi-
tons to the faculty have been made, and
Director Harold Randolph has created
several new departments of study. The
past season was the most successful in
the history of the conservatory, which
has become the great music center of
the South, and has facilities which make
it unsurpassed by any other conservatory
in the country. Last season there were
between six and seven hundred pupils,
including those in the preparatory depart
ment. The faculty includes thirty emf
nent European and American masters
ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
LIGHT SENTENCE IMPOSED.
Recommendation of Jury Got simp-
son or with 800.

Jack Simpson, recently convicted of be-
ing concerned in The conduct of a policy
lottery in Congress lane and recommended
by the jury TO the extreme mercy of the
court, was yesterday sentenced by Judge
Fallisant 10 pay a fine OF 500 and costs or
in lieu thereof TO be confined six months
in the county Jail The fine was promptly
paid.
Simpson appeared in court with his at
torney, Mr.. w. c. Hartr.dge and sentence
was immed lately imposed. In passing SEN
tCnCe, Judge Falhgant alluded to the fact
Of the jury's recommendation and sta ed
that il was evidently due to Simpson
general good character and to his ho0ora-
BILE service In the army, that had been
brought out incidentally in the evidence
The circumstances OF the trial are fnmii-
lar TO The readers of the Morning News
VINO have followed the present agitation
on the subject Of gambling and gamblers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
IT'S HIGH STANDING.
Her Graduates Rise Up and Call Her
Grenf.

There is no better place in all this coun-
try for the proper education of boys and
young men than Emory College, at OK
ford Ga. From both a climatic, intellec-
tual and moral standpoint Emory offers
inducements unequaled by any other in
stitution in all this country. The discip-
line and high curriculum, the general cul-
ture of the place is inviting to any one
who desires a thorough education
DR.. c. E. bowman, the president will
take pleasure in furnishing you such in
formation as you may desire if you have
boy to educate and will inform him of
that fact-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
DEATH or c. f. sTEINMAN.
Carried on by BriEht's Disease Yes
terday Morning.

Mr.. c, f. Stelnman, a weI-known young
man. who resided at No. "A West Broad
street, died yesterday morning at 4 o'c.ocN
Of Bright's disease. The funeral will take
place from the residence this afternoon at
o'clock.
Mr.. Steinman was octve IN local ath-
letics. He was the first president of the
Savannah Athletic Club, and did much in
keeping that organization on It's feet. In
respect to him the han will be draped
in moupning and the flag raised over the
building az half-mast The deceased had
many friends In Savannah who Will pro-
foundly regret TO hear of his death
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
MEETING OF SEA GRIT TEAM.
VIII lie Held Tonight at the Guards
Armory.

" III NC HUH IO-HIEht AT INC Gunrn' n
Armory.
a meeting OF the Sea Girt team VIII be
held at the Guards Armory al $50 o'clock
tonight for the purpose of arranging plans
for It's expected trip. ana incidentally. to
decide who is TO get the ticket oompil.
monted by the Ocean Steamship Company
Now that az the members of tho tssu
have been selected thoy desire 90 eef co.
gethcr The lisi Includes many of the ola
imrrs. hut thcfc are few now men. Who
viii doubtless De glad to hc luiro4ua.d. All
are enthusin s'c FOR The success o. t.e
team ihis year. uud unic-s flry ace rresf-
iy disappointed. they viii honor fhemasIves
as much 81 more than they did last year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16

The gentlemen will be favored, as we'll
as the ladies, this evening, as prizes will
be awarded both. Dancing will be en-
joyed, with the cooler weather, and a
lovely time awaits those who attend this
grand moonlight night Supper served
from 7 to II O'Clock. Guessing contest
takes place on arrival of 1880 car. Cars
leave Tenth street 5:15, 6:15, 7:3O $50, 9:3C
and 1880 p. m. Fare only cents. Re
spectfully, Barbee & Bandy.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
Tifty Cents VIII stop Your scratch.
Ing

whether IL is from teiiar g zema. ring
worm. salt rhcum OF any other skin
trouble, usc Tcttorine and accep, no suo.
ftiute, claimed by the dealer 20 be "iunt
as good. Nothing else Is just as good
10 your drugsls can'I supply you. send Co
cents in stamps 90 j. r. shuptrine. sayan-
nah, Ca, for boa ~ r~-id.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
WANTED ron REDEMPTION.
Holder of 81 1000 County Bond Is
Losing Interest.

Losing Interest.
Somebody is holding a $1,000 county bond
which is not drawing interest and the
sooner he becomes acquainted with this
fact the better All of the county bonds
drawn by the commissioners for cancella-
ton under the provision included in the
bond contract for the redemption of 5000
of bonds each year after the expiration
of a certain number of years, have been
presented for payment and the bonds can
celled. with the exception of this $1,000
bord
The number OF this bond is 81, and II is
believed 10 be held somewhere in the
North Tie bonds which have been re-
deemed are Nos o. IS, Sc, S. &c and 10
When the $1,000 bond is gotten in the lot
Will Le formally destroyed in the pres
once Of the commissioners.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
InGrowing Nails-Why Suffer.

1 can cure ingrowng toe nails without
pain. There are thousands suffering from
diseased toes caused by ingrowing nails
who can get almost immediate relief and
be quickly cured by sending for me. Lem
Davis, Surgeon Chiropodist. Telephone
203 SaVannah-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16

The annual Labor Day picnic. under the
auspices OF the savannah Trades and La
bor Assembly viii be held at Tylce Sent
g. An interesting programme OF sports
has been arranged FOR the day ana iars.
attendance ls expected, Mr Robert Hrndv
is cnulfman of the committee DO charsa
and ST. IS krouskon treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
LARGEST OF THE SEASON.
Smith Bros. Get 93-Pound Water
Melon.

Melon.
One of the largest watermelons that has
probably reached Savannah this season
was received yesterday by Smith Bros,
wholesale grocers at Bay and Whitaker
streets. The melon weighs ninety-three
pounds, and is a specimen of what NAV
be done in this line in Georgia soil
Unfortuna teiy, the recipients did no,
know at the time who had sent the melon
which was received from Pidcock. The
name of the sender had been torn off in
some way and the only way the firm had
to md out was by referring 10 the recorus
of the express office They supnose1 q,
was from some of their customers how
ever, who desired to compliment them the
best melon of the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
Changes in Schedules TO Tybee.
Effective, Thursday, August II. Iso

Trains VIII be operated on the following
schedule: Leave Savannah daily 1O.C5 a
m. 3:s5 p. m, 5:25 p. m, 7:45 p. m: Leave
savannah extra on Sunday 70 a. m.
1906 g. m
Leave Tybee daily 500 a. m, l1:f0 a. m
6:25 p. M, 1000 p. m; leave Tybee. ext-a
on Sunday. 100 p. m, STOP. m.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
Excursion to Jacksonville.

The F. c. & p. Railroad will run an ex-
cursion TO Jacksonville on special train
leaving Savannah HOO a. m Monday. 21st:
returning by regular trains; tickets good
until Aug. Ord inclusive; rate $2O0-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
TO CLEANSE TmE SYSTEM.

Ehectualiy yet gently, when cosuve or
bilious. to permanently overcome habtual
constipation, Co awaken the kidneys ana
hfer 10 % healthy activity. without irrl-
tathg or weakening them. 60 dispol head
h'hts' colds or fererR. use syrup Of Figs.
fnude BY the California zig syrup co.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
wheeler.

This refers to the celebrated imported
Wheeler ginger ale of Belfast. Ireland: il
is the best. 1t is a tonic, as well as a de-
licious beverage. Lippman Bros, import
ers.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. 1t soothes the
child. softens the gums. allays al pain.
cures wind collie, and IS the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. twenty-five GEMS a bottle
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16

DR.. Adams, of Palestine, Tex, who has
used great deal of Graybeard recently.
writes: y have tried Graybeard in rheu-
matism with success, and recommend and
prescribe it,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-16
"FOrest City!I"

A soap for laundry and kitchen use that
has no equal. One trial will convince you.-
ad.