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The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
4 RUSH OF COLONEL STUDENTS.
Largest Enrolment In the History
of the CoIored College.

over s0students were enrolled yesterday
morning a' the Georgia State Industrial
College This is by far the largest en-
rollment for the first day in the history Of
tine school In fact more students have
been enrolled the first day this session
than have been enrolled during the en-
tire session Of any previous year. with one
exception
Notwithstanding The heavy rains OF the
previous nisht and the following morning.
over loo students from the city attended
the college at the opening Many moro
will enter tomorrow Every train is
bringing students from various sections OF
the state In several cases the parents
have accompanied them. Some are from
Augusta, McRea, Wadley and other
places.
Short addresses were made By President
Wright. Vice President SuRgs and Prof
Young. These addresses were encour-
aging and inspiring to the students and
replete with practical suggestions Rev.
Parks Of Wadley. a former pupil OF Pres
ideui Wrirhts. also made timely talk to
the students. To-day the regular class
work begins. At the opening exercises
Pres dent Wright Will make appropriate
remarks Ia memory OF the late Mrs "
Y. Atkinson. who was a warm friend Of
the schools. some time ago she present
"a the school a lfe-size portrait OF GOV
Atkinson. which now decorates the chapel
rostrum. along with portraits Of other DIS
tingushed friends Of the school
Mrs. Gambler has recently written a
letter 20 the president. expressing her
good Will for che school and its welfare
and readiness TO do anything she can for
the uphuilding Of the school
Next Sunday. Founders Day viii he
observed with appropriate ceremony. At
O'Clock in the afternoon addresses will
boz delivered ~ me college auditorium
Next Wedne sday a o'clock the flag
presented TO the college hy the citiZens
OF Chicago through the kindress and 90
hcltition Of Mrs Wright OF this city.
chairman OF tho Auxiliary committee OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic for Sa-
vannnh. will b. raised The school is un-
der many obligations TO her and the
friends who presented the flag. state
School Commissioner Glenn viii be pres
Ont on this occasion and vii deliver the
principal address.
All Of these exercises are free and the
friends and patrons OF the school are cor
daily invited to attend.
Rev. Sheldon. author Of In His Steps "
viii visit the college soon and address the
fncunliy and students on some subject In
his calling.
The enrolment for the presen, year
shows 90 the college and normal depart
ments 90 and IN the model school i20.
against i67 in the college and normal
school and ninety In the model school an
increase IN both departments for 1909 ovtr
1899 OF seventy-three
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
ANOTHER SAVANNAH BOY.
Private Charles l.. Palm believed 10
he Among the Captured.


Private Charles l. Palm, a savannah
boy in che Twcuty-uiuth Infantry. Is be-
levcd TO be one Of the nny-one members
Of tho command that were either killed
or captured by the Fiipinos on an island
about 90 miles from Manila. Private Pa
lin served IN the First Georgia and the
Fourth Virginia before joining the TWEEN
ty-nnth. lie had a ponchant for the SER
vice. but this has been destroyed b. the
hard knocks he has encountered tn the
Philippines. Ia his last letter home he
declared that he would be- content 70 for
sake Mars upon the expiration of hts en-
iistmcnt
In the last letter received by his father
Private Palm said he was bound with
nifty men Of his company for the island
whers tho Americans met with their re-
vers" Private Palms company Is &C.
while that named IN the dispatches from
the Philippines o. p" and this variance
in the letter and the reports induces the
hope that IL was not Private Palms party
that was attacked with such serious rec
suits. Yoi this hope is almost crushed hy
the knowledge that The Savannah boy was
Ia capt Shields company. and capt.
Shields was among those killed by the
Finpiuos
Private Palin'a friends and relatives
feel a natural anxiety upon his account
Private John Jones % Savannah IS also
a member OF the missing company. 20
that this city probably had two - AZ
soldiers involved IN the trouble that has
not vet been settled IL Is hoped that the
relief expedition sent out may be effectual
in re-capturinR the prisoners and inhict-
inc a counter defeat upon their captors.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
ALFRED WILSON DEAD.
coroner's Jury called II JustihRbie
Homicide.

Alfred Wilson. the negro who. on Mon
day night was shot hy Hubert stellies.
died yesterday morning At the Georgia
Innrmary. where he had been taken i'm
mediately after he was shot
stelljes was given a hearing in the Re
corder's Court. and discharged. Last
night Coroner John G,ette held an inquest
as 10 Wilson's death. and found a verdict
OF justihahle homicide.
Three witnesses were examined Aifret
stclIics "a brother Of the man that did
the shooting. VIM. Washington and Hen
~ Foster both colored Hubert Stelljes
also made a statement The nature Of
the testimony was an 10 the effect that
Wilson having been put out OF tho store
81 Sfc'iies once. had attempted to 20
IN again. having al the time. his hand on
his pistol pocket. and threatening 90 Kill
Hubert sieujes. He had thereupon fred
with what afterwards turned out % be
fatal effect.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
HEAVIEST RAINFALL N YEARS.
Nearly Inches between = O'Clock
Tuesday Wight and : Last NiEht.

For the twenty-four hours ending last
night A. O'Clock Savannah experienced
the third heaviest rainfall chat has o.
CURED in October since the establishment
~ the Weather Bureau service. The fan
was 3s0 inches The eroafer part OF this
came down between Tuesday night az s
O'Clock and "wednesday morning a. tho
same hour. 2e6 inches having fallen in
thss time IN 20 ! O'Clock yesterday aft
crnoon Q inch more had fallen and the
remainder Of the 81 inches fell during
tho afternoon and early night In addi-
ton 10 this exceptionally heavy downpour
there was an estimated fan Of 90 inch be-
tween and 10 O'Clock. and some rain fell
even after that hour
The Eroateas amount 81 rain that Is re-
corded 10 have fallen IN Savannah IN on
October is 4s2 inches. which occurred in
1856. tho next best record IS that Of 1893
when % fell
Despite the heavy rain the temperature
continues ahnormally hiEh. the maximum
yesterday. which occurred AZ noon. was -
degrees and the minimum occurring a.
=. m. - The mean. Is. IS I degrees
above Tho normal and gives 20 the month
an accumulated excess Of heat OF Is de-
grees
So far the present month has diNs-ed
most materially in this respect from bc-
tobor last year when the temperature was
50 far below normal that al the end OF
the FIRST week there had been an accumu-
lated deficit in hsat 81 e. degree
The forecast for to-day Is for more rain
with the probability that Il Will continue
tomorrow Light northeast winds becom-
Ing fresh 10 brisk on the coast may be
looked for
Tho additional code OF nag signals show
ng the forecast was used for The first
time yesterday a blue flag denoting iaiu
being displayed after the morning fore
cast had haeu made.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
WANTS TO rELL or \ CRIME.
Mabel Curtis Held for Dementia
Asks for Confessor.

Mabel Curtis. the woman who night be
fore last asked 20 be locked up at the
station house. and who has since that
time been held on q charge Of domcntia
has been constantly talking about a crime
that So ms 20 prey o. her mind
From her disjolntcd talk 81 seems that
while in Philadelphia She either helped
to give a man knockout drops and rob
him Of diamond pin or knew % some
such crime having been committed. She
Is very anxious 20 unburdcn her mind
Of this trouble. ana being Roman Cath
Ollie has repeatedly asked that a priest
81 that faith be sent 10 her. but as yet
her request has not been complied with
Some OF her former companions visited
htr at the station house yesterday aud
there is a possibility That as soon as she
D. sufficiently recovered TO travel they
will make a, purse Tor her. and send her
tack 10 Philadelphia, whence she came
only a short time ago. and where she Is
said TO have relatives.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
An Attractive Jc~cIry House.

Always To- the van OF progress and mol
ern innovation. tho Old reliable jcwelry
and diamond establishments OF Steruberg
4 Co. outrivals an pasr efforts IN its col
lection OF nov and attractive lines this
season. Wedding presents are provided
in beautiful lines OF diamonds. silverware
iewelry and the haudsomesi. as well as
the largest nno cut glass display ever
shown In this city. You are cordially in
vited 20 call and inspect this magnificent
stock Cash paid for old gold. or taken
IN exchange for new goods -ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
WAY noRHow \ THOUSAND.
For Improvement of the Estate and
Education of Beneficiary.

Judge Falligant signed an order IN the
Superior Court yesterday permitting Col
Jordan r. Brooks. as administrator and
trustee under the will Of Mary wolber. 10
borrow money upon certain property Of
the estate Tor specific purposes
Among these purposes t. the payment
81 outstanding hxed charges improve.
ments end che education in typewriting
and stenograrhy Of Miss Edith Viola
Friend who f. one Of the benefciarfes un-
der the terms 81 the viii The admins.
traitor. with the will annexed.is authorized
to borrow, for these purposes, the sum OF
A. COO
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
WILL M TRIED ron LUNAoY.
other Cases Heard Yesterday in the
Recorders Court

Jim Frasicr. the negro accused of having
stolen a number Of articles IN silverware
and icwelry. from Mr.. r. a. We'll. was
before the Recorder yesterday morning.
but his case was continued
Jim Pohoy. colorcd. charged with for
gerry. was rcmandod 20 the Superior
Court
Charles Golden. colored. charged with
assaulung and striking Edna Heard. WIS
sent to tho lookup for twenty days. ow-
iuc 20 hts inability 10 pay Si5 the optional
fine. Tho Heard woman charged with
cutting Golden. was given a s. or ten-day
sentence.
Mabel Curtis an unfortunate member Of
Tho half world who at her own request
was locked up che night before. suffering
from demenita. was turned over 10 tbs
Ordlnnrys Court
A. to-morow's court eases against
thirty-hvc OF forty-nve lot owners who
have neglected 60 cut the weeds from
their property will be heard
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
CRY BREvITIES.

There was no change yesterday IN the
condition 90 Pete Mamie. who was shot
MoUday night az the Royal by A. Il
Syfan Dr George N. Norton. his attend
ing physician said last night that he was
getting on very well indeed. though ne
was By no means out OF danger. The
bullet has not yet been extracted
Mr. G. r Cooper's cedar grove planta-
lion on the White Bluff road. nine miles
nom savannah. Yves visited night before
lost hy q 'hundrstorm one bolt OF Hight
Ming striking the top Of the harm on MS
place tore ono slie completely open. and
running on down into the feed stalls
striking nud killing one hne youV uu,,
n buegy-horse and COW. that we're eating
in the stalls. ard another COW was knox.
cd down and crippled but not killed
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
Lord 4 Thoma. win Grand Prize.

Lord q Thomas Of chicago and New
York. the only advertising agency repre-
scntcd at the Paris Exposition have been
awarded the Grand Prize-highest honor
which has received vet favorable men
ton from the press and public This cx-
hibit was shown in the Liberal Arts De
partment American advertising methods
a. eNemplifed IN Lord a Thomaa dis
play. showing as 10 does. another reason
for American supremacy in the CONNER
cial world have awakened great interest
among merchants Of an civilized nations
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
BUT ONE PoPULlST VOTE.
GAMBLER RECEIVED 1,sfa VOTES,
AND HIs MAJORITY ONE LEsS.

Democracy Ambied 40 Victory in
Chatham County. without sue
ceedlnE IA Making the victory linz
pressive-Counts surveyor Edward
=. Thomas Was Nr-cl~ctcd ~ the
LarEeSt vote cast. hut seven OF
the nnIiots Deposited FnilinE 90
Rear His Name-Totai vote Was
$50 Just - Per Cent. Of the Reg
MISUNDERSTANDING Led the Ticket
for Count, Commissioner.
Democracy won ifs WAY 70 10 uncertain
victory in Chatham county yesterday
when a majority of 1872 votes was rolled
up Tor Allen u Cand Tor Governor
A single ballot wa cast for bis
Popullst opponent John % rroylor and
Tor tho ticket which he headed
The FUN Democrat ticket. selected at
the May primaries was. - course elect
90 by majorDes always approximately
the same. though made different slightly
by tho whlm OF voters who scratched q
name here or thore W order 20 show the
partv that they could NOT absolutely sgrcs
with 81 10 i,s sel.rtion az candidate for
publlc ONCE. or 20 pay smal. instaiimen'
OF interest or principal upon the deot 81
il-WHI they felt they owed some one or
another Of the candidate
County Surveyor Edward J. Thomas
was reelected by the largest vote given
candidate on either enc state or county
ticket receiving every vote cost with the
exception Of seven. one vote Of the seven
was contained on the single Popu.ist bal
lot that went into the bon. while his name
was scratched from six others Mr.
Thomas received 1859 votes This was
hut one more than the number given Tar
Collector J. j MCGOWAN and but two
more than the vote cast for Ordinary
II J. Ferrin and clerk Of the Superior
Court james * T. carr
The county commissioner ticket was
led BY Mr. Frank s Lathrop who To-
ceived ] SIS votes. Air Jacob paulsen was
second with 1855 votes Chairman Dale
stood last on the list of those elected the
friends OF Air. a. w. Harmon. tht indie
pendent candidate VINO made the race.
making q special fight on Chairman Dale.
Mr.. Harmon received le1 votes and with
the scratches that came 800 the ordinary
course 81 political contests these reduced
the ballot lor the chairman ~ the board
10 Los votes
OF the candidate for county offices who
were opposed factioually al ths lasf pri-
mary. clerk 81 the CITY Court Nariug
Russell Jr and Representative g. 80
Hitch led at the polls both receiving D.
So votes. Others were close behind.
For judge OF the Superior Court OF this
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

owing 10 the unfavorabIe weather last
night the closing event az Isle OF Hope
was postponed until tomorrow night.
when % Is expected 70 bring tho season
AT that resort TO close hy a ftting en-
tertainment The entertainment has been
previously advertised. and the programme
will be az announced then
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
KNOCKED Down ny AHAcK.
Two Ladies Narrowly Escape serious
Injury Last Night.

Injury Last Might.
Two ladies were knocked down by a CAP
at Dpyton street and Ogleihorpe avenue,
last night shortly after 10 O'Clock. The
ladies were going west while the hack was
being driven south. A heavy rain was
failing nt the time. which prevented the
pedestrians from seeing the advancing We
hcle. or the driver from seeing them
until he was quite cioec then he called
QUE a warning. but too late. as the ladies
were struck before they could get out OF
the way. Fortunately neither OF them
was seriously hurt. though one Mr.
Counihan who lives on Farm street. was
painfully hruised about the head A. tho
accident was unavoidable no blame at
taches 20 the driver. and no arreot was
made
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
TO BE sENTENcED TO-DAY.
Mathews VIII ne Told How LONG ne
Must spend in the Pen.

Must spend Ia the Ven.
W. C. Mathews will he sentenced IN 'he
Superior Court this morning 20 a term Of
years IN tho pcnitentiary. the sentence he
ing based on the verdict 81 the jury that
convicted him on last Tuesday. Of the Of
Tense Of larceny after trust The particu-
lars Of che case are TOO well known for
repetition. The law provides that the pun
ishment for larceny after trust shall he
hard labor in che penitentiary for term
ranging from two 60 seven years.
There are two other cases against
Mathews but Solicitor General Osborne
stated yesterday that these would not be
tried before some time 81 November.
Judge Falngant expects 20 begin hts vacs-
lion. which has been often delayed. very
shortly and the trial o. "a number Of
criminal cases will await his return 10
the city
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
WELCOME rms ALLEGHENY.
savannah's Chance 20 Greet the Phil
ndcIphia ship.

The Merchants and Miners Steamship
Allegheny. the pioneer ship Of the sa-
yaunlh and Philadelphia line. is due TO ar
rive tonight or tomorrow morning The
vessel was given a send of by the mayor
and city officials of Philadelphia, on her de-
parture Tor Savannah. Tuea.iny. and q
would he appropriate for the mayor and
city officials 81 Savannah TO welcome the
vessel on her arrived here That she will
be welcomed on the river OF the shipment
goes without saying
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

The order OF 2s guns and two destroy.
ers for me Turkish navy has been placed
with Messrs. Krupp Of Essen. notwith.
standing that the tender Of Messrs
Armstrong Whi,worth & Co Of Great
Britain was over 10000 less than that
81 the German nrm.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

train on their wedding tour Upon their
return they viii hc az home a. No III
Jones street west.
The bride n a daughter OF the late Dr
ana Mrs Thomas J. charlton. and a sister
81 Dr. z Charlton.
Dr Harmon is a native Of wilmington.
y c. but has made his home IA savan-
nah FOR a number 81 years.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

Don't take poisonous drugs for head.
ache. NEURALGIA or insomnia. only a glass
Of Saratoga Arondack Water IL n.aao,,
All you can drink Cor Ave cents A. solo.
mons drug store. Bull and Charlton
.tTeets Id
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
WE'RE quIETL, Welded.
Dr. George l.. Harmon aud Miss Ellen
lhnrItnn.

A very quiet wedding took place last
evening al $40 O'Clock. when Dr. George
l. Harmon and Miss Ellen u charlton
were married at the home 81 the bride.
No III Jones street west The rooms
were prettiIy decorated with roses and
palms only the immediate family and a
few near relatives were prescut az the
ceremony aud there was 10 reception the
AFFAIR being ia every way as quiet and
Informal as possible. Rev. James y Fair
onaciated using enc Episcopal service.
ur u. j Charlton gave the bride away
Miss charlton was becomingly gowned
H. a blue cloth tailor suit with Russian
Jacket over waist 81 white taffeta ami
wore a stylish dark blue toquc Her only
ornament was pearl pin Of unusual
beauty. which had been her mothers we'd
ding brooch ana she carried . bouquet OF
- France roses.
Dr ana Mrs Harmon left BY late
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

The latest IN artistic creations will be
displayed at our opening. Thursday and
Friday. Gutman's.--ad
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
VOW KIPPuR ENDED.
The Next Jewish Celebration the
Feast Of Tabernacies.

Yom Kippur services were continued IN
al Of the Jewish places or worship until
sunset yesterday afternoon The next i'm
portant religious holiday viii be succoth.
or the Feast q the Tabernaclcs. which
will be celebrated oct SO
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

The event Of the season will he our mil.
iinery opening. Thursday and Friday
Gutman s.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

pure article OF champagne is a
healthy beverage. Get Cooks Imperial Ex-
ira Dry. 20 years record. I'D
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04
MONTGOMERY.
CATTLE PARK.


Car leaves Bohon street junction %
a. m. and every thirty minutes thereafter
until II 80 p. m.
Car leaves ThuH.isrboit =; eco a IA. art
every thirty minutes thereafter until
1910 midnight. for Bolton street june
ton.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

j. which fol-
lows solicitor
ncraI of his circu ~. by
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

circuit Judge Falhgant received SIS
votes while some friend 81 Mr. II. r
Richards cast one vote Tor him. solicitor
General Osborne's vote amounted - i ~
The one vote for thc Populist nominees
for stale house Offices g. said 90 have been
cast by Mr. A. T. Moore 10 was found In
the First District box and several Of the
manaRers ana clerks would have been
glad 20 preserve ~ as a curiosity. II was
printed in regular form ana had evidently
heen sent out from the headquarters OF
the popilist State Executive Committee.
as Il contained the names of that party's
nominees for state house offices alone
there being no nominations for either
Judges. solicitors general or county ofiicers
and the voter did not take the trouble 10
III IN these names.
The following o. a tabulated list OF the
candidates for state Offices, with the mum
Der Of votes east FOR them respectively:
For Governor.
Allen - Gambler Upcml .-....... ......... l,AiS
John n. Traylor Uopl ...................
For Secretary OF State
Philip Cook DEM. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ISIS
1. l. Clements pop. .........- .........
For Controller General
william a. virgins Dem).............. l.sb
J. r Holbrook OPopl .................-
For Treasurer
Robert T. Park Dem. ...-.......... .-l.sb
J wild Polk Pop) ......... ...........-...
For Attorney General
Joseph NJ Terrell Deml -...........- l.sa
r. II Sanold popl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
For Commissioner Of Agriculture,
o. r. Stevens Dem. D............ ...--+--. l,sil
II. n Tollcy G'opl .............. ...-.-..-.
For state school Commissioner.
g. r. Glenn ODcmD -............ ISIS
w r. F1ynt Popl ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. j
For Prison COMMISSIONS nuil TERM.
C. A. Evans ODem) ...-......- -l,sis
j. T. Dickey Pop1................... ]
For Prison Commissioners tLneNpircd
TERM.
s. c. McCandlcss Uop1 ..........+...... J
For Associate Justio OF supreme Court
for Full Term 81 Six Years Crwo
90 BE Elected.
w A. Little DEM ............... SIS
il r Lewis Dem1 ................ !, $40
The Amendment 20 the constitution Of
tho state. providing Tor pensions for indi-
gent widows % Confederate soldiers, was
ratified IN Chatham county by vote of
1855 The amendment was scratched from
the straight ticket some twenty times. but
not a single vote was east against ratih-
cation. Those who did not approve 81 the
amendment were content 10 express their
dlsapproval with a scratch ~ the pen.
Judges and solicitors general Of the sew
ersl circuits Of the state, besides Judge
Falligant and Solicitor General Osborne.
whose vote Is discussed elsewhere. were
given The vote n Chatham county n fol-
lows each Of them receiving 1872 votes;
Judge q Superior Court o. Albany ctr
cult ". y Spence. judge Of Superior
Court of Atlanta circuit } X Lumpkin.
Judge OF Superior Court OF Blue Ridge
circuit. George F. Gober. judge Of supe-
(Corsiuued m 7-htrd TareA
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-04

FREIGHT AND PARCEL CAR
This car carries trailer for passengers
on all trips and leaves west side OF city
market for Isle OF Hope Thunderbolt
and all intermediate points az 800 a. m,
20 p. m. SEQ p. m
Leaves Isle OF Hope for Thunderboit.
City Marhes and all intermediate points
AZ 500 a. m. u 90 a. m. 30 .. n
WEST END CAR.
Car leaves west side Of city market for
West End 500 a. m and every ~ minutes
thereafter during the day until II 80 p. m.
Leaves West End ~ 62o a. IN. and ev-
cry ~ minutes thereafter during the day
until 300 o'clock midnight.
IT. NJ LOTION. Gen. NIT.
Arizona republican., 1900-11-13
THREW THE BODY TO THE HOGS

Indianapolis. Nov. 12.-Wiliiam Pher- son, a farmer of Johnson county, is in jail at Franklin. charged with brutal murder. Phcrson is T years old, and
 his victim. Milton Knapp. was his brOther-in-law aged G5. Yesterday evening the body of Knapp was found in a hogpen on a neighbours farm, and had been terribly mutilated by the hogs. At first it. was supposed tina { Knapp. who was quite infirm. had fal- len in the Den and th- hogs had kill l him, but 1t was learned that Flers n had been in the neighborhC,5d. Th- twn men being enemies. suspicion was l- rected to Pharson. who was arr, sted. and today confessed the murder. He received an anonymous letter four years ago saying that KnaTp was inti- nli,e with his daughter, but Knapp de- nied the charge and the matter Was dropped. Yesterday he saw Knapp near his place and thA two men quar- reled. Phers-n struck Knapp with a club and then threw his body over ta the hogs After i,he murder he went to his daughter and told her what had happened. Both men were well-to-d1.