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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
FIREMAN CRUSHED TO DEATH.
,. ". MURRAY or THE :. 4. 4. KILL
I'D M ~ ENGINE on HUTCH
INsON ISLAND.

Was standing ON the GRnEway Re-
tween the Engine aud Tender.
The Tender Game IA Collision with
Train Moving ga the Opposite
Direction-It Was Forced Hack On
the Engine Catching Murray nnd
80 Crushing Him That lie Died in
Less Than an Hour.
j. W Murray. a fireman on engine No.
e 81 ,he Soahoatd Air Line. was crushed
TO death shortly before o'clock last
night on Hutchinson's Island.
Tho engine on which he was employed
was switching cars. aud while engaged
In this work. had occasion 10 back on the
main line OF the road on which another
train Of frcisht cars was moving IN the
opposite direction Engine No. 4 was run
ming backwards. and the tender Of u COM
ing into contact wi the cars was crush
% against the engine. with the result
tina; Murray who was standing on the
gaugway between the engine and the ten
der. was caught between them, and SO
badly crushed that be lived less than an
hour afterward
The scene OF the accident ris near the
yardmaster ONCE toward the center Of
the island about haif q mile from the
river front. Murray was taken into the
Office and Or. r. j. Charlton was sent for
he came as soon as d was possible To get
to the scene ban his help was Of no avail
as the man was injured beyond assistance.
lie died az $40 O'Clock. An examination
showed thar his right leg was broken aud
that he had been crushed IN the side; 10
was the latter injury that caused death.
Murray had only recently moved and a
WAS some time before the officers 81 the
Sea Board Air Line could nud bis home
Has wife was not notified OF her hcreave-
mcut until 1890 O'Clock.
Coroner Goctte was notified ana went to
'ae ISLAND shortly after the man died. AZ
ter securing the testimony OF the train
hands and Engineer Grtysou, who was on
'he engine at the time OF the accident. he
gave permission Tor The removal Of the
body and it was taken in charge by Mr
". u. Dixon and brought over TO his cs-
tohllHhment about Midnight.
Murray was about 90 years Old. Besides
a wife be- leaves Two children. Tho in
quest Will probably be held to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
ROsH HAsHANAH GENERALLY KEPT
Services at the Bnni Jacob and at
odd Fellows Hall Again To-day.

The observance OF Rosh Hashanah was
general throughous the city yesterday. All
OF the members Of the Hebrew congrc-
cations closed their places Of business.
and gathered az their places Of worship.
Services were held at 10 o'clock IA DO
Temple Mickva Israel and lasted until
afternoon. In the B'nai Jacob Synagogue
shey were begun before o'clock. and
lasted until after ]. While another scrv-
ico was held at 4 IN the afternoon. and
san another az sunset. as on the proceed
my day Practically the same observance
was held by the members OF the n. G. H..
who met "a odd Fellows Hall.
The observance OF the day with the
congregation OF the Mickva Israel Con-
greRation closed with yesterdays services.
but with the other two congregations they
will not be over until this afternoon at
sunset pracs cally she same services be-
ing held to-day as yesterday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25

TO ASK THE OGLETHORPEs' AID.
they WIN Be InVited 90 Help Erect
Monument 10 Harlow.

Monument TO Harlow.
The committee on the memorial TO Gen
lafayette McLaws. which has also I'M
aertaken 20 carry out the long projected
monument TO Col Francis 5 Barlow. held
q meeting yesterday afternoon at tho Of
a-e Of capt D. G. Purse. but for want
~ q quorum adjourned subject 20 call Of
the chairman.
The estimates for such Of tho work as
Is not donated. were gone over. ana Il
appeared that about $50 Is still lacking to
carry the project TO completion
As thc deficiency Is nearly all In the
funds Tor the Barlow monument q was
suggested that the Ogleth1rpe Light In
fantry. the corps which Col Barlow com
handed when st lefpthis city FOR Virginia
ln ls6l ana from which position he was
promoted 20 colonel OF the Eighth Rogl-
mcut. Georgia Volunteers, be requested
90 assist In securing the sum necessary
20 complete the subscription for the mo
mortal. Capt Purse was requested 20 com
municate with Can't. q. Arthur Gordon.
tho present commander a. the Ogle-
thorpes IN regard 20 that matter.
II will be remembered hy those who
are verssd In the history Of the Civil War
that Col Bar ow was in command Of a
brigade compo. ed OF the Seventh, Eighth.
Ninth and Eleventh Regiments Georgia
Volunteers. and 'ho First Kentucky Bat
talon. and was Killed in the Battle Of
Manassas. July a. 1851. His remains lie
In Laurel Grove Cemetery. The effort TO
erect a monument 20 this distinguished
citizen. lawyer and soldier should have
the aid Of every SavannahiAn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
FIGHTERS ARE ar WORK.
Coreoran aud Williams Busy Prepar-
ing for Tomorrow Might.


A number OF the lovers Of the manly
art OF self defense saw Tom" Williams.
the Australian. punch the bag. skip the
rope and box four fgst rounds with hts
trainer. Marvin Hart. yesterday after
noon and the unanimous opinion OF the
onlookcrs was chat Tom" Corcoran viii
have 10 turn loose an 81 his big guns TO-
morrow night and will be- nightly lucky
n he gets the large end OF the gate money.
The Australian g. a very hard hitter and
Is IN superb condition. although at a dis
advantage on account OF Harris size and
weight. Williams proved himself 20 be
tough customer with she 'mits' and
Corcorau will have TO hurry " he wants
10 see George"
Any one passing wsh.n a block OF LIN
coin aud Congress streets yesterday at
tcrnoon. could have heard Corcoran hav-
ing an argument with tho bag. II such
a punch as he was dealing out connects
with the Australians solar plexus or jaw
the latter will know that Corcoran Is no
invalid
Interest IN the fight IL keen The sports
are not doing much betting In fact II Is
said no money has been put up. The roa-
son IL not withheld. IL is due TO the
throwdown some OF those who bet on the
last nght got Pearce gave those who
had his end Of % very soiled deal. and
the sports are 'leary" about getting up
against another nght before the memory
OF the last has lost 6ny OF its greenness.
There win be a large attendance how
over. for the question that prevents bets
does not extend 20 gate money. All are
willing 10 take the chances OF Take
Tor the price Of admission. but they are
not looking for a chance 20 bet. Fears
~, she fake" srore though seem TO be
without reason. for both Williams and
Corcoran are In 20 win. from al accounts.
and the referee. Shorty jenkins, has IN
structions to throw the fight against
either man that may show tendency to
Z f4ks
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
HAs $4,000 ~ HAND.
Administrators OF Roberts Estate
seeks Direction of the Court.

administrator of Roberts Estate
seeks Direction of the Court.
Albert WHY. administrator OF the es-
tate OF Mary Jane Roberts. potitioned the
Superior Court yesterday f3r direction as
to the disposition OF funds belonging TO
the estate. coming into his hands by the
sale OF certain real estate the real estate
being understood h be certain property
in Roberts ward. an order for the sale
Of which was recently granted by the
court. the purchase being made for the
union DEPOT site The amount IN the hands
OF the administrator Is $i7Sss.i5.
The heirs OF the estate are the daugh-
GERS Of Mrs Roberts. the surviving daugh-
ters being Mrs. Mareare, r Burroughs.
Mrs Emma n Waithour Mrs. Kate r.
Brown Mrs Bessie r. Sheldon and Mrs
Ada Dewitt. Three OF the daughters
have given their signatures TO an agree
meut for the disposi ion Of the funds The
plan agreed upon includes the purchase
~ Mr. James r. sheldon's one-sixth in
tercst IN the remaining real estate OF the
estate. the payment 10 the city OF the
money due on ground rent lots OF the IS
tate 80 as 20 make the same fee simple.
the improvemtnt Of unlmproved lots be
onRing 20 the estate. and the purchase
Of other real estate with the remainder,
such purchases to be made with the ap-
prevail OF the court.
The administrator asks tho direction OF
the court as 10 what steps he shall take.
two OF the heirs having declined 70 sign
the agreement An order was granted ny
Judge Falligant directing these Two heirs
to show cause Saturday az 70 o'clock as
90 whv this agreement should not be APP
proVed by the court
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
GRAND JURY TO MEET.
The killing of Davis by Fleming 10
ne Investigated.

The grand jury has been called 60 meet
this afternoon at O'Clock. The meeting o.
called al the instance OF Solicitor General
Osborne. who has considerable criminal
business which he wishes to bring before
It. The killing OF Thomas j. Davis by
James +. Fleming In the saloon OF the
De soto Hotel a few days since viii be
brought TO the attention OF the jury. The
killing At Isle OF Hope few weeks since.
when one negro stabbed another with a
knife. after a quarrel over a trivial mat
ter. will also be brought 90 the aiten-
ton OF the jury. The slayer Is stil at
large. but the probability Is that an IN
dictment will be found. There are about q
dozen other cases. which were left over
from the last session 10 be- disposed OF
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
THOUGHT HIu a RoDBER.
CarctaLer of House ON whitaker
street Mistaken for Burglar.

NNretukeF 0t HOUSE ON " nhtNkft
street Mistaken for "a BurEInr.
About / o'clock yesterday morning the
people in the neishbornood OF Whitaker
and Tenth streets were startled by a pis-
toll shot. IL attracted the attention Of
policeman who was IN the neighborhooi
and he made haste TO investigate its
cause lie found that the shot had been
fired by a resident OF No 2sii Whitaker
street. and with the intention OF attract
ing an officer as Il was believed that a
robher was in the house next door which
a. occupied usually by Mr.. Thos. Gamble,
though he Is az present out OF the city.
The person who nred the pistol told che
officer that c0lored man, carrying a
light. had been seen on the second story.
and she thought that he had broken IN
as there was no one living ia the house.
The policeman made an investigation
and found that VIII le there was a cOlored
man on the second fioor he was only the
care-takcr who had been left in charge
or the house. ana who slept there each
night 90 prevent the entrance OF robbers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
WILL MOVE TO ATLANTA.
Report That Express Compnays Of
Zee VIII Leave Chattanooga.

nee VIII Leave &buNtUnuuE0s
a report has 81 that the general SOUTH
efn Once OF the Southern Express Com
pauy Is to be- removed from Chattanooga
TO Atlantu. The Atlanta Constitution of
yesterday had the following about the
matter.
"Thc general soufhcrn ONCE Of tho
Southern Express Company * 10 te re-
moved 10 Atlanta on oct. /. THIS an
nounccment Is made az a definite fact
a. al arrangements have been made aui
the proposed removal fully decided on.
This will mean much to the city. 10
that the general once employs many peo-
Pile. and the anairs are numerous la tho
extreme. bringing On immense sum IL
money and large volume OF business TO
Atlanta. The company - one Of the
largest carriers ga the country ana its voi-
ume OF business is enormous.
heretofore the general southern once
has Been located IN Chattanooga. but
lately the company has been considering
the move 90 atlanta in order TO b. more
Ia touch with the general office. which is
located IN New York
superintendent Leary viii be In charge
II the Office lie has been ia Chatianooga
supervising the business OF the company
IN that city for some time. aud now that
the offices are 20 b. moved 10 Atlanta ne
will come here.
col NJ J. OBren. president Of the
Southern Express Company. and the di-
rectors. with offices 10 New York. decided
on this move OF the Southern Office some
time ago
a. Montgomery. agent o. the Southern
Express Company In Atlanta. Is at his
home iii He could not be seen last night
THE change will be- made on oct. J.
After thar date the offices Will be- opened.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
DELAY OF SOME DAYS.
Findings of the Court-martial Can
not go 90 Atlanta Yet.

The findings OF the general court-mar-
ual. appointed for the trial OF Corpl r.
s Harris Of the Republican Blues; Corp.
I'd Brown and Private walker OF the Col
quite Blues. color,d. will not be sent on
for some days. The records taken by the
stonoerapher are not ready They will
be- finished in a few days. and 10 shape Tor
transmission 60 the office OF the adiutant
general In Atlanta, but the judge advo-
cate. Lieut. David G. Barrow left ycster-
day for Hahersham county on his vacation
trip. and the papers cannot be forwarded
until his return.
Decisions have been reached hy the
court In ala three cases. The accused and
their friends will have the suspense un-
der which they labor continued longer
than was expected. as nothing can Doe
known as so the result Of the trials until
Information is given out from The Office o.
the adJuiant general.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25

Mig time at Isle Of Iiore tonight IN al
dition 90 the regular entertainment. there
viii be a dancing contest A handsome
prize viii be given TO the most graceful
couple on the floor between the hours ot
. and 10 Bsrbee & Bandy will also serve
one OF those elegant hsh suppers. includ-
ing diamond back teirapin soup. The
guessing contest viii be Tor the ladies
only. The prize will be a handsome pitch.
er. donated by a Northern firm. The
prizes for the dancing contest are now
on exhibition IN the windows Of Hunter a
Van Keufen. Cars leave Tenth street
every half hour Fare only 5 cents. Res
pectfully, Barbee & Bandy.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
THEY TOOK SOMETHING SOFT.
"HorribIe Example" That Cured n
Desire for strong Drink.


The Casual Dunker and his Ardent Dis
clple who limited themselves to three or
four a day mainly through great EFFORT
of viii power. stfoiicd into downtown
saloon the other day az the customary
hour. The Joy Of anticipation beamed
from their countcnanccs.
A sight az tho cigar stand caught their
eye. The barkeeper had just handed n
quarter to "a miserable specimen Of hu-
manity who pat up the utterly Incredible
plea OF q nights lodging
Hc was about as dry as a desert aud
stool In need OF an oasis. Blearcd eyes
spongy nose. unkcpt beard and shabby
clothes told his lifc's story NJ glance
lie was the exaggerated Dusty Rhodes
Of the comic weekly. Grasplng the quar-
ter. he disappeared
See thai fellow said the barkeeper.
a. the G. u. and his \. n lined up at
the bar. Assent was nodded
Wen sir. you wouldn't believe It," the
barkeopcr went on. " nut he was once as
well dressed as any man IN this town He
was as fine a harkeCaer as there ever
WAS in the city Ills services were in de-
mand aud he always commanded good
wages lie might have owned his own bus
mess and had good financial backing
You zee what he IS to-day: rum did a.
lie comes In here now and then FOO a
quarter aud says he wants q bed That
means scent whisky. You never saw a
better example Of the weary Willie
than he makes. lie would BIO on,
forgot. gentlemen what will Il be-"
The a. d. was looking hard at the c.
u. IL was a study in expression.
~ guess IA take Lemonade" eau
tiously remarked the latter. and tho other
said IN a low TONG. from which the irem-
or Of terror had not altogether vanished.
Better make IL two
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
DEATH or 4 LITTLE oInL.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. VI. white lost Their
Daughter Lucille.

Little 9-year-old Lucille white. The
daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. l.. N. White.
died last night az 10 O'Clock az the resi-
dence OF her parents. No. ios Ninth street
cast. Mr. and Mrs. White wiz have the
sympathy OF many friends IN their be-
reavemcnt.
I.ucilo was taken nl last Friday. The
family returned recently from Barnes
Vile where the summer was spent. The
little piri was apparently run down in
henIth on her return. though she was not
m Gastric fever developed. however, and
death came speedily
The child was greatly beloved by an
who knew her. She WAS in Miss Bes-
screu's school last term, but expected 90
enter the public schools. Tho funeral ar
rnugements have not been made.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25

From 1872 20 1889 Savannah naturally
had no growth This was largely owing
20 the fact that Charleston established
steamboat lines between that city and
Augusta. taking away from Savannah the
trade OF the Savannah river. then the
only territory from which there was any
business 70 be had. Savannah met this
enterprise By putting on a feet of boats.
Charleston then built "a railroad 20 Au-
gusta and Until the Central Railroad. or
more properly the Augusta ana Savan-
nah Railroad was completed iu 1852. that
city was again master OF the business sit
uation. Since then Savannah has steadily
gained on the Old time rival In trade. For
the past thirty years has been the only
city on the South Atlantic or the Gulf
that hos shown a steady growth. decade
hy decade.
Ia the percentage OF increase in popula-
ton Savannah stands second among
Southern cities. Atlanta being the first
with a percentage OF -. Washington
dispatch 20 the Morning News says: The
delay In getting out Savannah's returns
g. due 10 the fact that the city r. divided
up into - many wards as 90 confuse the
statistical experts Of the census office.
Col. Lord. chief ~ the population divis-
ION. said that he was unable TO give out
the returns from Savannah according 10
wards. a. On other cities. because he
found that the city was 90 divided that
almost every block is regarded as ward.
why" said he. "the city Of Savannah Is
q divided up into about eighty or ninety
wards-twice AZ many as the great city
OF Chicago has. besiiea several OF the port
foilos containing - returns were mis-
placed 80 We were delayed IN giving out
the population OF that city We finally
concluded 20 give up the idea Of trying
10 follow the practice OF giving out that
city by wards. and We simply give the
present population showing the percentage
Of increase % the entire city"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25

Lippman Brothers. wholesale druggists.
Llppmau block OF this city. are giving
away free. splendid regulator clock
nearly feet high. with calendar attach
ment also three dozen sample bottles az
Llppmans liver pills. free 20 the mr.
chafer Of three dozen Lippman's chill ara
fever tonic. This celebrated and renowned
chill tonic IS sid with p sltive guaran-
tee mo cure. no pay and the price and
sizc IS the some as other standard chill
tonics.
This great exp nse Is undergone simply
TO introduce l. ppman's chill ana fe,,er
tonic. the best In the word-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
WISHED ~HAPPN NEW YEAR"
Jewish Young Men Resented the
Manner OF Young Gentiie.

Jewish Young Men Resented the
Manner OF Young GENTLE.
An anray on Bull street late yesterday
afternoon grew out OF the freshness Of a
Gentle youth. who found some delight Ia
scoffngly accos,ing Hebrew passcrs-oy
and wishing them HAPPY New Year"
The young name manner was Offensive
10 those TO whom me addressed his re-
marks. and many Of the Jewish people
hsd noted Il without vigorous protest
many without notice, until young man
passed with his sister. Not liking the
tone IN which they were hailed he left
mis- sister at the corner and went back
with friend TO have Il out with the
gay one
\ hight was the result. but the father
OF the young man who had been makins
the remarks happened ia while i, was at
rs hight and took hand himself The
AFFAIR created considerable excitement in
the ncighborhood
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25

Arrangements have been effected by
which 1000 mile books. The price OF which
is $500 each. issued by the scaboard Air
line Railway. are honored through to
washington over the Pennsylvania Rail
road. from Portsmouth 10 Baltimore over
the baltimore steam Packet Company
ana between Clinton and Columbia over
the Columbia. Nowberry and Laurens
railroad. This arrangement includes the
hooks issued By the Florida Central and
peninsular and Georgia and Alabama
Railroads.&c..
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
TnE BowDEN DROWNING AGAIN.

Agent OF the Insurance Companies
Looking IN the Matter.
Mr. II. II Morris. representing several
e. the companies in which w O. Bowdon
q Columbus. who was drowned at Tybeo
some time ago. was insured. is in the city
looking into the matter OF his death. Mr..
Morris arrived yesterday. aud will spend
to-day In Savannah. lie came from Co
lumbus. where he has been securing in
formation a. 90 Bowdens character and
reputation He said last night that he
had no reason TO doubt that the facts Ia
the case were what they we're said 20 be
by the mans broiher-in-law. who was
with him az tho time OF the accident.
No ella m FOR the insurance has yet been
made By the relatives OF the dead man.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
4 nrIicinn. smnkr.

The Herbert Spencer is an elegant cigar
and IL truly a delightful enjoyment 20
inhale the fumes OF this fine tobacco; IL
Is evhilarating ana delicious.
See that the name OF Herbert Spencer
Is on every wrapper OF every cigar. with
out which none are gendine.
The Herbert Spencer cigars are only
sold by the box OF 50. Conchas at s. %. and
Perfectos. $50 al Lippman Bros, whole
sale druggists. Barnard and Congress
streets, OF this clty.-Rd.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
ron GALVESTON CATHOLICS.
Collections Taken in All the
Churches Of the Diocese.

Besides the collections in che savannah
churches collections were taken IN all of
the Catholic churches Of the Savannah
diocese Sunday. by order Of Bishop Kelley.
Tor the relief Of Catholics who suffered In
the Galveston storm. Il Is believed that
quite a handsome sum ives realized. The
receipts a. the Cathedral were $3.50. The
money will be forwarded by Bishop Kei-
ley 70 Bishop Catcher. who has charge Of
the diocese IN which Galveston is located
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
Inhn.on.. chIn and Power Tonic

Is 100 times better than quinine and does
I'm a single day what slow and uncertain
qulnine canno, do In ten days.
II VIII cure in a few days those obsti-
nate types Of fever that hang on for
weeks when treated with qu.nine.
II will cure typhoid fever and nothing
else will
II does its work quickly and thoroughly
and nothing else does.
II places the fever patient beyond the
point OF danger in a day and nothing else
can.
Those who have implicit faith in the
tonic are secure. Those who doubt are IN
danger. Those who will not use It. place
their lives in jeopardy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
From "a Doctor.

our people were suffering from typho-
malarial fever. Some NJ ID. : called Il gen
uine typhoid Many OF these patients died
and those that recovered were sick from
( TO weeks.
I gave my patients Johnson's tonic and
In every instance the fever cooled down
within twenty-four hours and did not re-
turn and the patients regained their for
mer good health rapidly. J. F. Kincheloe.
~ d. Conway. Ark.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25

Pure Concord Grape Juice. made al
Georgia vineyard Company. Tallapoosa
Ca. is dispensed free at Jones' pharmacy.
opposite thcater. for the purpose OF in
Producing; the purest and most delicious
grape juice ln America. Wholesale agents
Lippman Bros. wholesale druggists.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-25
sunday. sept. aOth.

Is the last day for the Sunday excursions
10 cha<eston. Tickets on sale for train
leaving savannah go a. m. good to return
on train leaving Charleston a 500 D. m.
or II rs p. m. Sundays. at rate OF 81 90 for
the round trip. Chair cars 80 cents extra
I'D.