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The Conservative, 1900-11-22
RAILWAY NOTES.

NAIL '" "A No4Cos
In the suit against the New York Gen.
tral, in which passenger claimed that
he was deprived Of seat which he had
reserved by putting his baggage into it,
the counsel asserts the following self
evident propositions When a passenger
buys ticket he presumes that he is to
get seat, and unless there is some un
usual condition he is legally entitled to
it. IF he enters an ordinary coach
where no seats are reserved and there is
no trainman to usher him to seat it is
the custom of railway companies to
allow the passenger to choose his own
seat. This practically amounts to
regulation of the company. Therefore,
the court ruled, if person occupied a
seat. and then for any reason left it
without in some way marking it as re.
served by himself, and returned to find
it occupied by another passenger, he has
no right to ask that passenger to give up
his seat. If, however, he leaves his
cane, umbrella or handbag in his seat
when he goes to the platform to buy
paper or for any other purpose, and finds
his baggage moved and the seat occu.
pied by another, he has legal as well
as a moral right to that seat.
The increasing popularity of tourist
sleeping cars for transcontinental travel
is subject of much comment among
railroad men. It is said that 85 per
cent. of the passengers to and from
California travel in tourist sleeping cars.
These cars are comfortable and not
nearly so expensive as palace sleeping
cars. The Burlington railroad is doing
great deal to encourage tourist car
travel, having increased it's California
tourist car service this season from once
week to three times week.
A fast run was made on the Canadian
Pacific railway on the 18th inst, with a
special train carrying Lord Strathcona
from Montreal to Ottawa. The train
left Windsor street station at 81 a. m.
and reached Ottawa at 1927 a. M, a
distance of lila miles, in 10 minutes.
At least ten minutes should be deducted
from this, however, for slow running
through Windsor street station yard at
Montreal and the Central station yard al
Ottawa, and for reducing speed at four
interlocked grade crossings, and al
Sainte Annes and Vaudreuil to receive
and deliver electric train staff. The
train consisted of Atlantic type engine
21O, with Engineer j. Smith at the
throttle, and one coach and private car
"Metaphedia, in charge of Conductor
A. Chapman.
The following facts have been ascer
tanned in connection with the reported
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
SEVEN ARE NOW IN JAIL.
Lunatics Not Received by State sani-
tarfum Officials.

Three persons were committed to Jail
yesterday upon warrants charging them
with lunacy, sworn out before Judge Fer
rill in the Court of Ordinary. They were
Julia Jones, an old white woman, Is years
old, Frank p. Monahan, man who has
already spent some time in the state san
itarium, and Daniel Mitchell. colored
With these additions there are seven
lunatics or alleged lunatlcs now confined
In jail, whose custody is continual source
of annoyance and anxiety to Sheriff
Sweeny. In the jail there are no conven-
fences for the reception of those mentally
unbalanced, and their presence there is
harmful to themselves, as well as trou-
blesome and annoying to the Jail officers
and to other prisoners.
Superintendent Powell, of the SANTA
rum, refuses to receive them or any of
them, because of the few isolated cases
of smallpox now existing in Chatham
county. His decision does not seem capa-
BILE of being affected by the fact that the
patient has been vaccinated or by any
other consideration Sheriff Sweeny has
placed the matter before the grand jury.
and the County Commissioners, but Meth
er body seems in a position to accomplish
anything that will obviate the trouble
and remove the difficulty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
CLERKS HALT HOLIDAY.
Some Trouble in. Reaching Agree
mcnt Among Grocers.

Some Trouble in, Reaching Agree
mcnt Among Grocers.
The usual effort is being made to induce
the wholesale merchants on the Bay to
close during the summer months on Sat
urdays at 2 p. m. 1t is desired to have
tomorrow inaugurate the plan, but a
hitch has been encountered Messrs. Ott
& Fleming. who are circulating ths
agreement for signatures, having met with
some objections to the plan.
Two lists, one for brokers and the other
for Wholesale grocers, were circulated by
Messrs. OFT & Fleming, the signers of
which agreed to close their places of
business at 2 O'Clock Saturdays, begin
ming May S, and ending Aug. IS. The
brokers list received the signatures ofian
in the city. The grocers' list. although
being generally signed, is in jeopardy on
account of special stipulations some of
the houses insist upon. Several houses
decline to sign the list unless every other
Wholesale grocer in the city does so. one
of them takes the position that in pre-
vious years the paper has been signed and
its provisions not adhered to. Unless all
wholesale grocers in the city agree to
close up absolutely at about 2 p M, and
not to return to their offices or stores
during the balance of the day, and TO al
low none of their employees to do so, they
will not sign. This stipulation proves to
be impracticable, as the business men in
terested generally, agree that 1t is some
times absolutely necessary to return to
their offices for a time, and that, al
though they ore willing TO allow their
clerks and laborers the holiday, they
wish to reserve the privilege of coming
20 their offices themselves if they so de-
sire
Some who have signed the agreement
declare that they will close whether the
others do q not but as others have sign
ed the agreement, condtionally that all
close, another paper will be circulated to-
morrow for the signature of those who
are willing to close regardless of others.
II is believed this will b. generally signed
and it win be appreciated by the favored
working forces.
This movement is general throughout
the country, and is successfully accom-
p Wished in larger cities than Savannah.
those who favor the movement believe
there is consequently no reason why it
should not be successfully carried out
here
Those who lead by acting independ-
emily may eventually succeed in making
the movement general. a 'half-holiday
once a week during the warm summer
months is a retire shing liberty for clerks
and workingmsn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
Cooking Class.

The Southern Cotton Oil Company ex-
tends an invitation to the ladies' of Savan-
nah to attend cooking class of the Wo-
mans Exchange tomorrow morning from
10 to Il o'clock, where am expert will dem
onstrate the qualities of cooking oil pre-
pared by the Wesson process and of the
Wesson salad oil. Demonstrations COM
mence tomorrow morning and will con-
tinue every Saturday and Wednesday. A
change of menu will be made each demon
stration. 1t is proposed to make these
demonstrat tons instructive as well as en-
pertaining and they will doubtless be we'll
attended. As announced, an expert will
conduct the demonstrations and they VII
be free to ALL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
HARTRIDGE RALLY TONIGHT.
New Speakers Will Discuss the Is
sues of the Campaign.

New Speakers Will Discuss the Is
sues of the Campaign.
The politicians, or at any rate those of
them who favor the candidacy of Mr..
Hartridge, will travel from the meeting
of the Executive Committee to the rally
of the Hartridge cohorts at the Theater
This will be at $50 O'clock.
The meeting is to be addressed by Col.
A. r. Lawton, Col p. w. Meldrim. Mr.
W.P. LaRoche and by Mr. Hartridge him
self. II is very probable that there will
be other speakers. Capt X. C. Cunning
ham will preside.
Mr. Hartridge intends TO meet squarely
every issue presented by Mr.. Osborne or
accepted by him in his speech at the thea
ter Tuesday night. The gambling cues
ton will be brought prominently to the
front in the course of his speech and II is
intimated by his followers that he will
outline plan by which public gambling
at least, may be suppressed, without the
necessity Of the solicitor general becom-
ing either a raider or a spy, but merely
by the continuance OF methods that Mr..
Osborne has himself adopted during his
incumbency OF the office.
The meeting is TO be quite as warm as
that of Tuesday night, It is said. and
promised by those who are to furnish he
oratory for the occasion and their politi-
cal friends and allies. Those who have
issued the call for the meeting have been
careful 10 declare that they do not desire
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
COLONIAL DANES GATHER.
GEORGIA SOCIETY HOLDING ITS AN
NUAL MEETING.

at the De sotO-ADother VIII BE
Held This Morning, and This After
noon the Board of Managers VIII
Meet-Proceedings of the Danes
During the First Day-TabIet for
st. PauFs Church I'm Augusta-Om-
Chosen - Afternoon Tea at Mrs.
WfIder's VIII Close the Meeting
Socially.
The annual meeting of the Georgia So
ciety of Colonial Danes of America is in
progress. The first session was held yes
terday morning at the De Solo, when the
visiting and local members were called
to order and the usual business was trans
acted. Another session was held during
the afternoon, and one this morning will
conclude the meeting. The board of mana
gers will hold session this afternoon.
There are over forty members of the
society in Savannah many of whom were
In attendance at the sessions. In the state,
as indicated by the report of the presi-
"ei'' MHs' Ioseph j. Nllder' there are Iol
members, though there are but few dele
gates from other cities. The visiting
Danes are Mrs. Joseph r. Lamar of Au-
gusta. who is the guest Of Mrs. A. r..
Lawton; Mrs. George Brown of Atlanta
entertained by Mrs. Shellman: Mrs. Nat
v,t,sh,o 80 ~. va
" '.-SiP VI 'i"c'ii' VINO Is with MRS. M.
v. 1hlot; and Mrs Hill of Augusta, the
Mrs vyndar ,s.s W, ~,
Ms ooiuon ana
Lamar were oelegates to the ben
MAJ council OF the Danes. which was
held recently in washtno,on Mrs WIZ
der. In her renort rosn,to,,aa -. at.
~ -, -, iiei mp ~
anu soliethins OF the work oil
the council, but delightful address by
Mrs. Lamar treated at length of the nro-
ceedings, and was greatly enioved
Mrs. Lamar and Mrs. Wilder N, ada sd-
dresses that were fine nrincina, r. eaI,ao+
ual treats of the morning seesIon The
president welcomed the Danes eracefullv
extending Savannah's hosnitalifv ana ~
viting them to make as long a stav as
they may find possible she siso dwaI. o..
some length upon the condition of The 90
Getty, showing that the tvantv roe,,ohor.,.
allowed under the bylaws were reeaiJed
during the year and that three 'vqere iost
by death
A number of matters Of interest 70 ,bo
Danes came up for discussion dnrino ~.
sessions One was with reference 10 ~
tablets the society is placing mon bisto -
spots in the state. A resolution was 80.
ed for memorializing st. PauTs Church in
Augusta with the next tablet. 81 Pani's
is second to Christ Church in Savanneb in
age, and is therefore the next oldest in +ha
state. Christ Church win be noemoria no
ed in course of time. The old site of Ton-
dee's Tavern, at Broughton and WHITAKER
streets, where the Liberty Bows held thsir
patriotic meetings. was the first n are
marked by the Danes with a bronze tah-
let.
"A; this mornings session, which win he
gin at 1880 o'clock. the executive officeS.
of the society will be elected. The pres
ent oftcers' names have been posted unon
the bulletin board and it is probable thew
Will be eiected, as they have given the So
ciety valuable service during their tenure
of office:
President-Mrs Joseph j Wilder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

Annual Meeting of the Association
at the Range.


The annual meeting of the Savannah
Rife Association was held yesterday af-
ternoon at the Avondale range. A num-
Der of the members were out, and, after
the election of officers and other business
that came before the meeting, sides were
chosen and the first shooting of the sea-
son was INDUCED in, the scores showing
up very wei when II was considered that
no practice had been engaged in since last
season.
To govern the association for the ensu-
ing year the following officers were
chosen:
President-Capt. w. w. williamson.
Vice Presldent-Mr. F. c. Battey.
ecretary-Capt. w. G. Austin.
Treasurer-Mr. s. E. Theus.
Capt. ]. p. White, ordinance officer.
The following members constitute the
Executive Committee: Mr.. H. E. Wilson,
Mr.. G. S. Richmond, Mr. J. S. Schley,
Mr.. j. c. Harris and Capt. T. G. Hunter.
Capt. Wiliiamson's report showed that
there are eighty-eight members of the as
ISOLATION. thirteen of whom were taken
in during the past year He noted the pros
perity of the organization, and suggested
several means by which its practices may
be made even more popular.
II was determined to discontinue prac-
tice at $50 yards. Heretofore the ranges at
which the members have shot have been
40, 800 and 500 va DIS, but the last will be
eliminated. The record scores of the sea-
son will be made up from the two ranges
An innovation that will probably be
adopted by the association is for moving
targets. The members have been accus-
toned since the organization of the asso-
citation TO shoot at stationary targets, and
the introduction of moving figures wou d
doubtless be an attractive feature of their
practices. Such figures are used in the
regular army, and 1t is said the instruc-
ton gained from them is Of great advan-
tage 10 the soldiers.
Military rifles will be allowed a handicap
of one point to a score of five shots during
the season. Some of the members of the
association shoot with rifles that are con-
structed upon the finest lines and have all
the attachments that are calculated 10
make the aim more certain. Through con-
sideration for those who use the palmer
military weapons the handicap is declared.
1t was with no little satisfaction that the
members of the association noted the i'm
provemenis that have been made at the
range by the general range officer Capt
J. C. Pcstell. The buildings. which were
rapidly falling into a state of decay and
presented a most dilapidated appearance,
have been repaired and painted. The
grounds have an air of neatness and pre-
cision that is far more attractive than
that formerly worn. Capt. Postell was
complimented upon the change he has
wrought.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
A DEATH AT THUNDERBoLT.
Mrs. $. l.. Hill Passed Away After N
Long and Lingering fitness.

Mrs. S. L. Hin. well known resident
of Thunderbolt, died at her residence
there, at 1890 O'Clock last night. after a
long illness. In failing health for many
months, her malady had gradually assum-
ed more dangerous and acute form, and
when the end came ii was not unexpected
Mrs. Hill was in her 57th year. She WIS
a widow, her husband having died some
years ago. Three children, two sons and
a daughter, survive their mother. Tho
funeral services will be conducted by Rev
John d. Jordan, at the family residence,
Thunderbolt, at O'Clock this afternoon
The interment will be in Bonaventure,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

has completed the extension of it's line
from Columbia, Ala. to Dothan, Ala,
distance of twenty-one miles.
On May 1, freight and passenger train
service was inaugurated between Albany
and Dothan. Passenger trains Nos. 10
and H. running between Smithville and
Columbia, have been extended through TO
Dothan. Leave Albany 1882 p. M, arrive
Dothan 7:15 p. M; returning, leave Do
than TAO a. M, arrive Albany :39 a. m.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
Talking of Square Dealing.

When it comes to a matter of fair deal
ing The people are not always to be fool
cd. In some trades it is easier to fool an
unsuspecting public great while, but in
others 1t is not. Dealers in meats can't
palm off bad stuff on customers long. The
hest way to get the best is from one who
handles nothing else. That is Logan in the
city market To-day he will have an
abundance of everything the market af-
foTds.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

He Passed Away After an Operation
for Appendicitis.

Royal Brunson, a 15-year-old boy. died
yesterday at the Savannah Hospital after
having undergone an operation
for appendicitis. He was son
of Mr.. T. d. Brunson, a
fireman connected with Engine Company
No. 3. The boy was manly fellow, well
liked by all who knew him, and his deal n
will be regretted. The sympathy of his
friends aud fellow fremen are extended
the bereaved father This afternoon the
funeral will take place from the Duffy
Street Baptist Church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
Tctterinc Is the Name of II

II you have any skin disease such as
eczema, salt rheum, ringworm, or letter.
nothing will cure you so quickly or thor
oughly as Tetterine. 1t has cured thous-
ands and viii cure YOU. Numerous testi-
monials for the asking. Accept no substi-
tute. j. 7. Shuptrine. Manu- r.. aavan-
nah, Ca, win send you box postpaid for
soc. In stamps If your druggsl doesn't
keen it-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
Northern Lakes

are becoming more popular each year wit h
those who spend their vacations away
from home and the finest of such in III
nois and Wisconsin are reached from CHI
cago by the Wisconsin Central Railway.
Good hotel accommodations coupled with
boating and yachting facilities. For illus
trated booklets address Jas. c.. Pond pas
senger agent Milwaukee, Wis.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
REGISTRATION UP TO 8,140.
Books for Primary VIII Close at 2
O'Clock Tomorrow Afternoon.

The registration for the county cleo
tons reached yesterday the abnormal fig
ure of Gas. Never before has it assumed
such proportions thus early in the regis
tration year. The number registered yes
terday was ninety-one, the largest since
the early days, when the books were first
opened.
OF the total number registered, $50 are
negroes. This will leave $3.50 voters who
are already on the books and the two
days that are left before the registration
for the primary will be closed will suffice
probably TO bring the total up to 800
The books for the primary will close az
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

to limit the attendance to those in sympa-
thy with their objects and purposes. and
the political movement in which they are
engaged, but, that they extend cordial
invitation to all citizens of Savannah who
are interested in the pending political
campaign and desire to understand the
position and the platform upon which
Mr.. Hartridge stands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION.

Hot Springs, Ark, May 1917, 1900.
Tickets will be sold to Hot Springs via
the Southern Railway for this occasion
at rates one fare round trip, on May 7-10
inclusive, with final limit May "a. The
Southern Railway has been selected as the
official route of the Georgia and Florida
delegations by reason of its being the
quickest, shortest and best line to Hot
Springs Randall Clifton. D. P. A., Savan-
nah, Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
Additional Trains to Tybee.

Effective May 9th, schedules between
Savannah and Tybee will be as follows:
Leave Savannah daily 1905 a. M, 1886 p.
M, 5:35 p. m, sos p. m, except Sunday,
1;15 p. m. Returning leave Tybee daily
7:45 a. M, los a. m, 6:45 p. m. and $3.50
p. m. except Sunday, $40 p. m. Trains
run on Savannah City time.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
Half Rates to Columbus, o.,
Nay 3. 4 and 5, via Southern nv

For the general conference. A. NJ. f..
Church. Columbus, o., the Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip tickets to that
point at rates, one fare for round trim.
(Round trip rate from Savannah, So. IS. !
Tickets will be sold May 3, and 5 with
final return limit, June 8. 1900. Open to
everybody .-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

1t Discussed Reports of Committees
for Half an Hour.

The grand jury of the Superior Court
held half an hours session yesterday aft
ernoon. The meeting seemed to be of the
grand jurys own motion. as neither the
solicitor general nor its own special off,
Ger was invited to attend its deliberations
The grand jury reported to Judge FalIi-
giant, when it returned to the court room,
that 1t had no indictments or present.
ments to make and nothing to report
1t is stated that its action was confined
TO listening to reports from some of its
committees. One of the grand jurymen
slated that nothing had been done by IL
relative to the pending political situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
WILL SCARCELY WEAR KHAKI.
Military of Savannah Is Not Expect
ed 10 Make Use of NJ.

ed 10 Make Use of NJ.
Khaki uniforms will scarcely be worn
by any of the Savannah commands
though permission to use them has been
granted by an order issued by the getting
adjutant general. The uniforms would
have to be supplied at the expense of the
commands, and that, in itself. is enough "a
prevent their use 50 long as they are not a
necessity.
During the summer months khaki might
be found more comfortable than the dark
and heavier goods of which the regulation
uniforms are made. Most OF the com.
panies In the city, however suspe nd their
activity during the summer to a create.
Or less degree, and there would really be
little need for the khaki,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

Business Transacted by Judge Fer
riu in Court OF Ordinary.

In the Court of Ordinary yesterday, U.
II. McLaws administrator. with the will
annexed of the estate of Margaret E.
Harden, filed a petition for letters dis
mssory. The administrator fled also Al.
apprasement of the estate, and petition
for leave to transfer stock 10 the heirs and
distributes.
Temporary letters of administration
upon the estate of Samuel l.. Newton
were granted toNlaura a. Newton. Judge
Ferrll also granted temporary letters of
administration upon the estate Of London
H Houston
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

Mgr. Mr. rtineIIi Has Notified Father
Kelley of It's Arrival.

Kelley of It's Arrival.
Rev. Benz. j. Kelley. V. G.. received
a telegram yesterday from Monsignor
Martlneli the papal delegate at Wash
ington, notifying him that the official doc
umeut, containing his appointment as
Bishop OF the diocese of Savannah. had
been received at Washington and had
been mailed to him at Savannah
The document viii probably arrive in
to-day's mai. The document. or commits
sion, is of course in Latin. this being the
uuvarying rule of the Roman Catholic
church in all official papers of this char
acter. Father Kelley will have no diff
fculty, however, in transposing it into
good American English.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
half Rates to Cincinnati, May and
8, Via Southern Railway,

Account the National Convention Peo-
pies Party. Cincinnati. o., May 8. Tick
cts will be sold to Cincinnati on May and
at rates one fare round trip Tickets
limited for return until May IA. Rates
open for everybody.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

Leave Savannah 12:4O railroad time. $40
p. m. Savannah city time. Arrives New
York next day at 1903 p. M; vestlbulel
train. Call at ticket offices, Plant Sys-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

Be sure to visit Charleston and the Isle
of Palms, Sunday trips, via the Plant
System, on and after May 6; 81 for the
round trip.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

Be sure to spend a Sunday at Charles
ton; the Plant System will, on and after
Sunday, May 6. sell round trip tickets at
Sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04
A Chance to visit wasbinp,on

At low cost. en- route North, East or
West. For particulars Zee Newcomb
Cohen. Travelling Agent 20 Bull strees.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-04

Mr.. j. NJ. Barnard, Jr., was elected
president OF the United Hydraulic Cotton
Press Company yesterday