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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
FALLIGANT RESERVED DECISION
Arguments on Demurrer I'm Gray
Case Concluded Yesterday.

The arguments upon the demurrer filed
by the executors of the estate of Chris
TOPPER Gray, in the many-sided case of
The H. B. Clafiin Company and others,
against Christopher Gray & Son and 9th
ers, were concluded in the Superior Court
Yesterday morn ng. Arguments were made
oy Col. William Garrard and Mr.. r. r..
Richards
Judge Falligant reserved his decision in
,he case and will render it when he has
Hdu opportunity to investigate the very
numerous authorities pro and con that
nave been used and cited in the argu-
mehts Of counsel.
An order was passed in the case strik-
ms me name Of Robert Gray from the
HS' OF compliments and making him in
S,eal one Of the defendants, as an heir
~ MS fathers estate The petition for
tlS chanse fled by Mr.. Gray showed that
w. had consented to permit the use of
aS name among the complainants be-
.ause he misunderstood the purpose of
I'e preceding against the estate and as
VIE case .roceaded found himself in the
wrong boat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
POST A WILL BE THERE.
savannah Drummers VIII Invade
Macon Next Week.

Macon Next Week.
The annual convention of the Georgia
Division of the Travellers Protective AS
ISOLATION will be held in Macon from April
Il to April p, inclusive. Post A will be
ably represented by thirty-two delegates,
who leave for Macon on April IS. They will
he accompanied by Hon. F. G. duBignon,
attorney for Post A, who will respond to
toast
The boys are very enthusiastic over the
trip II is worthy of note that Post A is
in better condition financially and nu-
merlcally than any other in the state,
which is due in large measure to the I'M
trlng efforts and capable management of
its president genial Max Krauss. Mr..
hrauss' devotion to duty is only exceeded
by his love for his post.
The membership of Post A one year ago
was 1872, in which there was considera bic
falling off Immediately after the last con-
yention, due TO local causes. Under Mr..
hfausS' able management all differences
have been harmonized. and the best of
feeling now prevails. The present MEM
bership of the post is about $50, which IS
the largest ever attained by any post in
the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
IN LAW CONSTITUTIONAL.
handel Must Serve Out His
e.ntence on Chain Gang.

b" hence on Chain Gang.
rallieant rendered decision yes
' in the case of Edward aanaei
islu1. william F. Chaplin, county SUI
again, .,an+ of public works and roads.
pei ,s,tsior is upon writ of habeas cor
the u, .,od out by the plaintiff against Mr..
pu'' alleging his unlawful detention
ON' isa county chain-gang. Judge Fall
Oh decision is adverse to the conten-
,,on Of Handel. -.
10" ae was tried in the City Court
uutltv and sentenced by Judge Nor
Pun . ssrva twelve months on the chain
W. ,,r assisting the desertion of a sailor
ea tbe Norwegian bark D. II. MOTIFS.
~ contended by Mr.. r. j. Travis, by
II Wa he was defended and by whom the
NHr o'a corpus proceedings were conducted
ISot tbe state law pronloltlhg me olleIse
tnal .ticb Handel had been found guilty
oil "aa,tachtng a criminal penalty for its
anu tior was unconstitutional, as the
M. egislature had no power to regulate
state stter connected with the inter-
al! If his country with foreign coun-
eoulS +bie mower being vested in the ma
.ional congress exclusively.
: "g Tbis contention Judge Falligant DECIDES
~ nnwarranted by the law. AS long as
~ has failed to legislate on the sub
V .aot in his view of the law. the Legisla-
!eres Of the several states retain the right
Ths law furnishing those who assist for
ION sailors in deserving from the ships on
.St,b they have signed articles is there
aonetfutioual and HandePS conviction
"a s,bseouent imprisonment is proper.
az Trdge Falligant directs that the prisoner
=, ramanded to the chain-gang and that he
W pe~,,e ont there the remainder of the term
for which he was sentenced in the first
irstance bv Judge Norwood. The case pre-
.artad an interesting question of constitu-
,ianal law, and it is possible that the Su-
nrane Court will be asked to pass upon II
before it reaches its conclusion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
For Female Gamblers.
From the New York Press

From the New Iork PTess.
The success Of the women's brokerage
office in a far-down-town Office building
has induced a person, name and residence
unknown to the public. TO open an uptown
place for the accommodation of such gay
females as care to invest their surplus
wealth in the stock market on margin. The
name Of these is legion. The demi-monde
gamble TO a man. II there Us no horse
racing and poker Il is grangers and in
dustrials. They are perfectly familiar
with the vernacular of the street, and
know more about washing stocks than
washing stockings. This uptown office Is
not to be open TO the general public, as
The mana cement desires that customers
shaIl be spared the Inconvenience and pub
lcity OF an ordinary brokers' office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
HAREM CAUSES HIM TROUBLE.
Turkish Minister Finds Domestic
Difficulties Increasing.

FTUIH IIIt IIIId0IVtPIIId INVVUIU.
Washington. March 2S-The troubles of
Ali Ferrouth Bey. the Turkish minister,
In finding a home suitable for a harem,
continue. He had selected a house near
Chevy Chase, but the landlord would not
inclose the grounds, and the minister, find
ing that a wall such as he desired would
cost nearly a years salary, concluded to
forego the pleasure of villa life
Nine. ALI Ferrouh and the ministers
young sister, with their duenna, are still
confined TO their small apartments on tire
third floor of the legation. All the ladies'
are very miserable and homesick.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
Not "a Candidate.

No.. '-''or Morning News: In view OF the
NJ VI my name in this mornings Issue
an Sour paper, | believe the duties of the
dnri,4 now hold can best be discharged
by me remaining months of the term
NJ ompty removing from the public
r.r' any Impression that might arise
'n The statement.
ue '' me, therefore, TO say that while
an tl'yoralty OF the city OF Savannah Is
Al, ,r worthy OF any mans ambition.
no. "'' desire q nomination for that Of
Apra T. 1900. ~ '"""''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
ATTEMPTED WIFE SLAYER.
"'orge Williams Case Con tinued in
Police COurt

III me Recorders Court yesterday morn
7 'he case of George Williams. the deaf
a"1 dumb negro who the day before shot
no WIFE Bertha, in the head with a re-
'oFer was continued.
N'onzo Jones, colored, for robbing the
n,,0.SoNdated Bottling Company. was re-
minded to the Superior Court.
o1la spaulding, the colored woman who
f au over lady on Bull street the day be-
sge "lth her bicycle, was fined IS which
te. Pald IN lieu Of going to the lookup for
ven days. There were a few other cases Ct
U" particular interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
WENT TO FERNANDINA.
COIored LonGshoremen Left to Load
Vessels with Phosphate.

Fifty colored longshoremen were taken
to Fernandina yesterday by the Florlda
Central and Peninsular. There has been
difficulty in obtaining sufficient labor to
load the phosphate vessels at that port
and the stevedores had to come to Savan-
nah in search of men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
PARASnIS-

Grand Variety Children's Parasols, in
all colors, Csc, 35c, ACC, Toe. $50 and SIPS.
Ladies' Silk Parasols, choicest styles in
white, black and all the new colors; Hem
stitched and Lace Trimmed Effects; spe-
cial value, at 81. 9S, 81. 40, $2.9s, $40 and
So 81
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08

Ladies' Jersey Ribbed UnderVests, taped
neck and sleeves, 1Oc quality. at 7c.
Ladies' Bleached Jersey Ribbed Under
vests, tapped neck and sleeves, 15c quality,
at 10c.
Ladies' Real Lisle Thread Ribbed I'm
dervests, silk tape neck and sleeves, 40c
value at 25c.
Ladies' Mercerized Silk Undervests,
worth 75c, at ACC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
Cause of the Combustion.
From the Louisville Courier-Jourrl

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
We find the following society note" In
our esteemed contemporary, the Americas.
Ga, Times Recorder:
While waltzing with a red-headed girl
recently an Americas young mans cellu-
loid shirt front took fire and was entirely
consumed"
This should not be considered a rehec-
ton on red-headed girls. Anybody who
knows Georgia girls can understand that
II was not the girls head, but the mans
heart, that set fire to his shirt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
HANDKERCHIEFS.

Ladies' Plain White Hemsutched Hand
kerchiefs, exceptional values, at &c, 19c
and 15c.
Ladies' White Embroidered and Lace
Trimmed Handkerchiefs, worth 15c, at 10c.
Novelties in Ladies' White Lace Trim
med Handkerchefs, at 25c and S5c; worth
35c and SOC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08

-Iovidently Holding Hands.-"Is that
young man In the parlor with Maude
stiil?" asked her father suddenly looking
10 from his paper. VERY still" replied her
mother.-Chlcago Evening Post.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
HOSIERY.

Ladies and Children's Fast Black Seam
less Hose. usually sold at 15c, this week
10c.
Ladies' Fine Gauge Hernsdorf Dye
Black Hose High Spliced Heel, double
soles 25c quality; this week pairs for
DC.
Ladies' Fast Black Lisle Thread and
,otton Hose. drop stitch and lace effects,
Oc quality, at 25c.
Ladies' Fine Lisle Thread and Merce-
lied Silk Hose, new lace effects fast
lack; 75c quality, at ACC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
GENTS FURNISHINGS.

Cents 4-ply Linen Collars in all the
leading shapes, elsewhere 10c and 121sc
here only Sc
Gents Fine Gauge Seamless Half Hose,
Tans and Blacks, 19c, values at 121sc.
Gents Balbriggan Undervests. French
neck, Pearl Buttons. 35c value, at &c.
Gents Unlaundried Shirts, Reinforced
Linen Bosom and bands, cut full, well
made. SOC value, at Csc or three for 500
Gents French Balbriggan Uhdervests
and Drawers, the kind sold everywhere
at 75c., here 49c.
Gents Laundried Percale Shirts, with
and without collars attached handsome
styles, worth sc, at 49c.
Gents Silk Neckwear, choice up-to-date
styles, excellent values at 25c and 49c.
Gents Fine Laundried Percale and Ma
dras shirts, very neat styles elsewhere
$1.25 and 81 50, here CSC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08

I'm the First Ward.-First Alderman
What is your idea of an independent
voter? Second Alderman-One that re-
fuses S for his Xote.-Chicago News
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
fL-OVES.

Real Kid Gloves, Laced and Buttoned.
n the new shades, gray. tan, mode and
Lack 81 a pair, worth 81 rs.
Ladies' Heavy Real Silk Gloves, double
ipped fingers, Black and White, with
either black or white embroidered backs;
every pair guaranteed to give satisfac-
lion, worth 75c, at ACC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08

ness shop. a drug store, a blacksmith
shop, and last, but by all odds most sig
nifcant, there was milliner shop.
At the POstOfHce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
UNION HOTEL,
West Broad and Harris streets.

opposite Central Depot.
Modern appointment. Convenient TO all
street car lines. Rates SIS and 81 so aud
500 per day. Single meal 25c.
M. ]. PATTERSON, Manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
LADIES' and CH|LDREKS MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.


ldrensM Drawer and only EACH
Ladies' Chemse Drawer and a Csc worth
75c
value $50
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
WHITE GOODS,

White Checked Nainsook Satin Finish
and Corded Dimities, well worth TIC at
SC
One lot White India Linen Lawn, the
&c quality at SIC.
Sheer White India Linen Lawn, worth
15c at 10c.
Fancy White Lawns Corded and Lace
effects, suitable for waists, worth 19c, at
12l.c.
White Persian Lawn, the 2Oc quality. at
15c
Heavy White Pique Fancy and Plain
Cords sold everywhere at Csc, here only
19c.
One lot White India Liner Batiste
Claire and Persian Lawn, worth 25c and
30c, this week 100.
72-inch White French Organdy, special
finish, SOC and CSC values, at 39c and ACC.
English Long Cloth Q2-yard pieces)
$1.& and $1.75 values, this week 81 % and
1919
Bird-eye Cotton Diaper, Medium width.
sold everywhere at Coo and 65c, here 49c
and SIC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
.LECES.

k.NOE
5000 yards Torchon Laces and Inser-
tons, l to 4 inches, with the prettiest
patterns ever shown In the goods, at sc
and 10c, worth 10c and 15c.
100 Dozen Val Laces and insertions at
25c a dozen, worth SOC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
BEL rs,
RIBBED UNDERVESTS.

Just received a complete line of Pulley
and Dog Collar Belts, at 49c, 75c and CSC.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08
NEW SPRING WASH GOODS.

The line is simply immense and in
cludes many exquisite and exclusive fab
RIGS and colorings. You won't find COM
monplace pattern in the entire selection
but you Will tind the most remarkably
tempting values you ever saw.
100 pieces Dmities In neat stripes and
figures, white and colored grounds the Sc
quality at &C.
500 pieces Printed Dimities, better quail
ity this seasons choicest styles and col
ors at SIC, loo and 15c.
Plain and Corded Madras Ginghams,
copied after fine imported goods, look as
well and wear as well, here only sac and
loo.
36-inch Sea Island Percales, very newest
printing, light and dark styles at sac and
1212c
Fine Imported Dimities and Batiste, ex-
quisite styles, usually sold at Csc, here 19c
Fine French Organdy. great variety. new
styles and colors, the Soc quality, at 25c
Just opened, new line shades in Silk
Stripe Crepes, this seasons favorite fab
ric and shown only by US.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-08

THREE ROUsING BARGAINS.

10000 yards Cambria and Swiss Embroid
cries and insertions, well made. slightly
patterns; displayed on center counter al
&C, 10c and 15c, well worth Sc, 15c and
zoe.
The times., 1900-12-23
soIiloauy of a Turkex.

Dey's so't o. threatenin' feeiin' in de BLOWN
of de breeze
An rs feelin' kin o squeamish in de night;
Is a-walkin' 'roun' a-loOkin' at de difunt style
An a-measurin' dey thickness an dey height.
Fu' dey's some'p'n mighty 'sp;cious in de looks
Ez dey pass me an my family on de grom',
So it 'curs to me dat lakly, ef eaihs to Try an
live.
1t concehns me fu' to 'mence to look erroun'.
Dey's Gu ious kim o shivah runnin' up an down
An / feel my feddahs rufain' all de day.
An my legs commence to tremble evah b'lessid
step I mex;
Wen sees ak, tu'ns my head away.
Folks is gorgin' wild goodies, an deys treatin'
me wild caih
an rs fat in spite OF all dat kin do.
Is m;strusiul of de kin'n"-s dat's erroun' me
evahwhaih,
Fu' its jes too good, an frequent. to be true.
Shows a-fallin' on de medders. all erroun' me
now is white.
But Is still KEEP on a-roostin' on de fence:
Isham comes an feels my breasbOne, an he
hefted me las night,
An he's gone erroun' a-grirnin' evah sence-
'Tain't de snow dat meks me shivah; 'tain't de
col dat meks me shake;
'Tsin't de wintah time itsef dat's fectin' me;
But tink de time is comm, an I'd bettah mex
Fu' to sit wild Mistah Possum in his tree.
Wen you hyeah de da'kies singin', an de quah-
tahs all is gay,
'Tain't de time fu birds lax me to be erroun';
Wen de hick'ry chips is fyin'. an de logs been
ca'ied erway,
Den hits dang'ous to be roostin' nigh de
groun
Grin on. Ishami Sing on, da'kiesl But I flop ny
wings an' go
Fu' de sheltah Of de ve'y highest tree
Fu' dey's too much close ertention-an' dey's too
much fallin' snow
An it's too nigh Christmas mo min fu me.
Paul Laurence Dunbar, in Truth
The times., 1900-12-23
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The times., 1900-12-23
At IA Tenement window.

Sometimes my needle stops with halfdrawn
thread
CNot often. though-each moments waste means
bread.
And missing stitches leave the little mouths un-
fed.
look down on the dingy court below;
A tuft OF grass is all il has to show
A broken pump. where thirsty children GO
Above there shines bit of sky small
That it might be aspassing bluebirds wing.
One tree leans up against the high brick wall
And there the sparrows twitter Of the spring,
Until they waken in my heart cry
OF unger, that bread can satisfy.
ALWAYS before, when Maytime took her way
Across the fields, | followed close. To-day
can but dream OF all her bright array.
Nv work drops down. Across the sill lean.
And long. with bitter longing, for unseen
Rain -freshed paths, where budding woods grow
green
The water trickles from the pump below
Upon the stones. With eyes half shut hear
1t falling in a pool where rushes grow.
And feel cooling presence drawing near.
And now the sparrows chirp again. No, hark!
4 singing as of some far meadow lark
1t is the same old miracle applied.
into myself. that on the mountain-side
That few small loaves and fishes multiplied.
Rehold how strange and sweet the mysteryi
The b rtis the broken pump. the gnarle;i tree,
Have brought the fullness of the spring to me.
For in the leaves that rustic by the wall
All forest finds tongue, and so that grass
Can with its struggling tuft Of green, recall
Wide bloom filled meadows where the cattle pass.
How II can be put but dimly divine,
Thes' crumbs God-giyen, make the whole Loaf
mine.
Annie Fellows Johnston.
The times., 1900-12-23
The Eve of Mary.

Sing out, and with rejoicing bring
Shepherds and neatherds to their King
Their King who lies in stabe-stall,
With straw for all His plenishing;
Who in His hands most weak and small
Doth hold the earth and heavens all;
Sing loud, the Eve Of Maryi
Bring in the soft ewes and their rams,
And bring the little crying lambs;
This stables wide enough for all.
Bring hither all the bleatine dams,
And bid them crouch around the stall,
And watch the wonders that beiall
Earth, on the Eve OF Mary.
This mother-naid with dropping head
Hath but a stGaw-heap to her bed;
Yet, did she list, would angels come
And make palace OF her shed,
With myrrh and music bring Him home
Mid these glad mouths the one mouth dumb
Here, on the Eve OF Mary.
But rather would she lie below
Thatched roof and hear the north wind blow,
And pattering footsteps of the rain.
Ay. rather would she pay her throe
And take her JOY; to quit all pain
His lips are on the breast again
Sing low, the Eve Of Mary!
Sing low, indeed; and softly bleat,
You lambing ewes about her feet,
Lest ye should wake the child from sleep;
No other hour 20 still and sweet
Shall fall for Mary's heart to keep,
Until her deathhour on her creep
Sing soft, the Eve OF Maryi
Nora Hopper. in the Nortt American Review.
The times., 1900-12-23
The Modern Drama.

Edwin Booth and His Contemporaries"
is a carefully edited volume Of dramatic
criticisms, compiled b. Brander Matthews
and Laurence Hutton, and dealing with
the leading actors and actresses who were
contemporaueous with Booth. There is
brief biography of each. with a portrait,
and sometimes in addition a picture OF
the player in some fayorite role Nearly
twenty actors have been selected for this
collection of sketches, among them Booth,
Barrett Mary Anderson, the BouciCaults
the Kendals, Clara Morris, Irving and Ter
~, Jefferson, Modjeska, Lester Wallack,
j. s. Clarke, and J. l. Toole.
The most attractive thing about this
book, and the one in which It differs from
other books of the same ma are, is the Use
of dramatic criticisms from. the daily pa
pers. There is a sketch of each actor by
some well-known writer or dramtic critic,
and in addition extracts from the reports
of some successful performance of the
player in question. This gives live. yiv-
id character to the book, which might
otherwise be hard to assure in writing oil
men and women of a past generation to
which some of these belong. fer there is
nothing quite so evanescent and elusive
as the fame of an actor The tragedy
queen, the comedian, or the soubrette
who charmed one generation is to the
next only name and no more enchanting
than the flowers which the audience OF a
bygone day may have thrown upon the
stage. and which have been treasured
through some association. though with
cred and dusty and past all semblance of
beauty. The extracts from old newspapers
which Mr.. Matthews and Mr.. Hutton have
SO cunningly inserted take the reader back
in Imagination to the old playhouses, and
one hears the audience of forty years ago
wildly applauding the Asa Trenchard of
John T. Raymond. or the first appearance
of the immortal RIP Van Wrinkle"
Aside from these excerpts there are the
biographies, written by various prominent
dramatic critics. Among these are Will
liam Archer, W. NJ. Laffan. H. c. Bunner,
William Winter. Walter Harries Pollock,
and Jeanette Glider. The book will af-
ford pleasure to those who wish to collect
literature of the stage. Boston: K. C.
Page & Coz