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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
MATTERS nrroRr COUNCIL
Use Of spark Arre-tcrs on steamers
90 be Considered.

The question Of the use OF spark mr.
rosters hy tusb1ats and other vessels on
the river viii Do fought out before tho
Ciy Council tonight Those interested
hota ne Insurance men ana the tuehoat
people have been notified TO be present
Tine marine in.urcucc men urge that tte
present ordinance requiring enc uee ot
spark arrcstere upon the smokestacks &
an vessels plying upon toe river be en-
forced as a necessary Prosecution against
Hre and as "a needed benefit 70 lhe porf in
the matter - marine insurance rates.
The steamer and tushoat people contend
that this general enforcement q TIE orc
diuauce Is entirely unnecessary end ur-
reasonable so sueh Interpretation has
been placed upon the ordinance hereto
fore they eaH ana no eyil results have
followed They DO not object 60 tiis re-
quiremeut as to vessels actually engage
in the hauUHuE OF cotton. but hold that
% O. unnecessary - ap .ilci 90 steam Nys-
soils generally TncIr chief Objection 20
the u., az spark arrcfters is the alleged
Interference with the draG, from tHe boil
crs. thereby Increasing the amount 81
co1i consumed.
Tbe indications are that the stoamhoat
mon viii carry their point ana that The
ordinance VIII ho amended 80 az 90 apply
ort 90 vessels engaged iu the handling
OF cotton OF Mats aud hlrses.
tapt 81 B. I-lua petiNon for hhaie-
meni ~ the nuisance resulting from int
general ana ludlscfimiuate use OF siren
ana other steam whistles by craft ou Zoe
river and along shore and thc less'ulng ~
the number 81 -alutes exchanged. wii.
also Doc considered
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
THREATENED ms wIFE's LIFE.
Marital Troubles of Fannie and
Henry sutton Lead 10 His Arrest.

Henry sutton. colored, was arrested last
night by Patrolman Dyer at the request
Of sutton's wife. Fannie. who charges
that DE- cursed and abused her and also
threatened her life.
According to the story told at the bar
rlcks by Fannie. there Is 30 the case an
other man OF whom sutton Is jealous and
has been so for some six years. Fannie
says further that recently she growina
sired 81 this wholly unfounded and dam
aging suspicion against her honor. decic-
80 To- quit her jealous spouse. When she
attempted 10 10 this. however. sutton
threatened % end his life with a razor.
ana nut up so good hiun aboiii :; ;aa.
tire report spread that he had actually
committed suicide. and il was necessary
90 send "a policeman 10 the woman S
house 10 order To dispense the crowd chat
gathered about the premises 90 learn
aDout the master. sutton viii appear be-
fore the Recorder this morning
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
BUILDERS Will GIVE o-mouR DAY.
Members of the builders Exchange
WIZ stand by Their oner.

Several members OF the Builders Ex-
change were seen Yesterday relative TO
the probable stand that would be taken
by the Exchange on the resolutions pass
"a at the meeting Of the variQE building
trades unions held night befofe last.
During the labor troubles last spring
the builders agreed that beginning with
January they would grant the s-hour day
with the same rate Of wages which
were then being paid. $40 to s. a day. IL
was 10 remind them OF This promise that
the resolutions were drawn up by the
unions.
one Or the officers Of the Exchange who
was seen said that the Exchange viii
stand where % stood during an OF the
labor troubles last spring &C. will grant
the nine hour day as u promised. and will
pay the scale of wages which Il made at
that time and which ~ has since been
paying hat So VIII not recognize the
unions in any manner. shape or form.
The Builders Exchange will have
meeting tonight when officers will be
nominated for the coming year II Is pos
sih,e that the resolutions that were
adopted hy the unions may reach the au-
tnorities OF the Exchange in dime to be
brought before this meeting but any dis
cussion OF them will bee only Incidental
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
The aIasons, Annnlt,.

At meeting OF the member OF the
Masons' Annuity held az Metropolitan
Hall, Lafayste Lodge was organized
and the following officers were elected
and installed.
Part Commaudcr-Chas r. Fulton.
Communicates y Clarke
Vice Commandcr-W. n Stubbq.
Recorder and Coilcctor-W. S. Rockwell
Trcasurer--J. H. Qulnt
Marshal-Rlchurd Webb. Jr
Guard-H. s Lcite
Scutry-W ~ Henry.
The following members were enrolled
IT. p. Wilson. T. VS. Clarke
a. Pearson. Rcv. cook
Allen Sweat. C. S Godbold p
r. waithour. Or. J G farrell u
Simmons. c. S. Richmond a. + King
} NJ. Atkins. Frank Beyell. Ajax r. Kgsa'
Chas. Jaudon, G. o Pcnton. " 81
Coburn W II Hoffman. W. q ucks
J G. Rambo J T Lee. G. l. Reals r
G.. Stevens. p. Schman C. " N,lrhus
c. +. Vinson. W I. MlnglcdorN w y
Pearson. n. J. Akermann 4. vs.. Har-
mon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

Many brands q alum baking powders
are for the purpose Of introducing them
peddled from door to door. There ore
others which Erocers get five or ten cents
can for recommending TO customers.
Neither Of these methods are ever en-
p.oye1 20 sell the pure. high-class goods.
People cannot be too careful about what
they eit No one can teli what these
baking powders contain without employ
INK a chemist The peddlers OF the pow
dsrs frequently claim they are made
from phosphate. hut the recent ON ial
rests show that most % the so-called
phosphate powders are mixed with alum.
II s. only safe 10 refuse al baking
powders or samples Of food that are
offered In this way. 1t is best to 20 10
your grocer ana buy the old reliable
brands
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
WHITE LEFT VICTIMS.
several Arc Dependent over Their
DraIIngs VIII him.

Several dependent victims OF r. L.
white are wondering n they will ever see
him again They we're inoautlous enough
to indorsc drafts that ne executed from
thes Continental Security Redemption
Company Of birmingham. Ala. and now
they are sorry they did Il.
White. accompa MED by Mrs. White and
their three lltuo children came TO Sa-
vanuah some two months ago. lie repre-
scented the company mentioned and had
an office iu tho Provident Building Hts
pleasing address served admirably to in
eratllte him with many whom he met
and along toward the close of his career
ln Savannah he had NJ difficulty In Sc
curing the Endorsement he needed to
make his sight drafts on Birmingham ac-
cepted by the Germania Bank payment
being made az this end.
Mr. J. ~ Davis. Messrs. Byck Bros.
Mr. Peter Morton and Messrs. Norton and
Ryan are among those who sadly regret
th3s they were not WISER. and some Of
them have the drafts ;hat were returned
from Birmingham. One Of the drafts was
FOR SIS. while others We're for smaller
amounts. gwen TO pay very small bills
that white owed the iudcrsers the change
being given him. He also came out win
ner on trade bills he ran up and upon his
rent accouus.
Last Saturday night White and
his family pulled out. The re-
turn OF the drafts from Birmingham
has induced his Ct dlvant friends 20 be-
llevo that he win never come back.
ono Of them consulted the superint endent
OF police but the superintendent informed
him that there would be considerable ex-
pensc connected with the arrest and re-
turn Of White 20 Savannah. and for that
reason % hos been decided not 10 modest
him. He will bee left IN che enjoyment of
the money he succeeded fn extracting
from those upon whom he was able 10
work hts guile
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
orrIcEns nAvE AcoErrED.
Formal Election of Field omcers
WIZ Probably Be Held Dec. -.


lh" ~" committees api''i''eu "' t'e
mestrs of line of GERS % the First IN
f4ntr. nIsht h.fo~. last 10 wait upon
~. ~, ...-....,,.. ~, 5000, ,b.,n
~ 'Hr'f thoia" - hH FaeAh1't7 '''''F''
The ncceptnces % those upon whom they
called c3nt @ A Gordon accepted the
- u..,,.,..-. ..,s.,.l ara r,,. .
~ i' N''' '''tI'''" ''''t % ""iS"4 ~
Tine lh4f1 Battalion Both oihcers *
prre.sI their appreciation Of the honor
dom. .s,r
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
EXCHANGE BOARD MET.
Resignation Of Superintendent and
other Matters Considered

other Matters Considered.
meeting Of tho board Of managers
" the Woman's Exchange was held yes
terday morning Ia the Guards Han. Mrs
l. " Haskell. the presidents presiding
Several matters Of Importance were
brought before tho meeting the principal
being that OF the resignation Of Mrs. Mum
nerlyu as superintendent Of the exchange.
This was accepted with regret Several
applications for the position were in the
hands Of inc secretary. but Il was desired
that all who might desire to apply should
have consideration. and for this reason. %
was decided 10 postpone the election OF a
successor Co Mrs Muuueryn until a sub
sequeut meeting Applications must he
sent 90 Mrs Max Woln No 30 Taylor
street. west. by next Tuesiay
The report Of Mrs. George j. Mills.
chairman Of the House Committee show
ed that the tea given by tho Exchange
at its formal opening mad been a decided
success The treasures report showed
a balance on hand Of Se65s
II was decided % hold an art reception
next "Wednesday. when fancy work pic
lures ana other artistic things will h. on
exhibition and for sale. Tho Exchange Sc
already made beautiful hy the display OF
many articles. and the addition OF others
VIII make it a place we'll worth visiting
An arrangement has been made. n was
announced. whereby fresh cakes will DE
on hand az an times difficulty about
the sale 81 cakes by the lex hanrc has
been that fresh ones could not always he
secured. The removal OF this difficulty
will, 20 Us thought. result IN the sale Of
great many more cakes
No rummage sale win be held until
Lent 1t was decided that q would not be
well 20 attempt 90 hold one until after
the holidays. Lent being free from social
pleasures 10 a marked degree. was re-
garde1 az an excellent season for such an
effort on behalf OF the exchange.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
ANCIENT LANDmARK's ELECTION.

Officers for the Ensuing Year Elect
ed and Appointed Last NIGHT.
At the annual meeting Of Ancient Land
mark Lodge, No. OF. +. 4 A. NJ. beta
last night the following officers were
elected for the next Masonic year:
Worshipful Master-Garducr r. Dick.
inson.
Senior Warden-C W West Jr.
Junior Warden--B f. Flnney.
Treasurcr-W. T. flardee
Secretry-Jo : Halncs
The following officers were appointed.
Chaplain-Rev. Charles H. strong.
Senior Deacon-H W Wltcovcr.
Junior Deacon-Arthur b. Elliott.
Senior Steward-Cornclius r. Moses
Junior Steward-W. ". Egerion.
Tyler-ThOs Robins
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
FIFTEEN SUITS DISMISSED.

Agreement with W. y. wtmpy.
Fifteen cases against W = wimnv.
which had been filed by certain Of his
creditors at tho November term ~ tho
city Court were yesterday dismissed by
the clerk. the attorneys representing the
plaintiffs requesting this action
Mr. Wimpy paid the court costs IN
each case IL g. understood that ne has
made entirely satisfactory Arrangement
with his creditors as 90 the payment of
their claims ana legal proceedings have
been stopped. This news VII bc crafty
ing TO Mr Wimpy's friends here. WHO
always felt confident that he would be
able 10 meet an hts liabilities II he were
allowed but n little time
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
ASKED ron REPRESENTATION.
The Trades Unions want Candidates
on the Myers Ticket.


A delegation from the Federation Of
Trades Union waited upon Mayor Myers
al tho DE Soto last nSh' with request
that be- give two OF SIS candidates places
upon tho aldcrmaric ticket he &c 70 head
\ representative Of each OF the trades
embraced ~ the federation was Of the
delegation. ana nearly an hour was spent
by the party in the gent.cmen's parl0r OF
the hotel Mr., ". W. Osborne was also
present and introduced 90 the Mayor
those Of the delegation with whom he
was not already acquainted
The names Of " S Harris and r W
Baughn were presented as the nominees
% the federation Tor al1ermauic honors
and the Mayor was requested 60 allow
them 70 appear upon his ticket. Mayor
Myers cold the delegation that he be-
lieved they should have representation
upon she ticket. but that be could not
commit the party with which he Is identi.
ned Nor would the Mayor commit him
self as 20 the proposed candidates Of the
delegation. believing that. zoo should BE-
left 10 the mass meeting Of the party that
- 10 be held at an early date.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

one car Of elegant hre proof safes. the
best In the land, arrived to-day az the
Baltimore wharf. All consist OF an az.
eregate weight OF over thirty thousand
pounds In this car are safes Of all sizes
and are made boy The celebrated Barn. d
Manufacturing Company OF Pittsbure
Pa. belonging 20 Lppman Bros
Llppmlu Bros. Wholesale drurrists
Lippmaus block of this city. are the
only concern 10 the state that carry a
stock OF Ere proof safes IN store ana
We VIII guarantee 90 sell them ~ low \.
he manufacturer with the freight added
~ We have spe eial Arrangement for max
iug special prices We also have hen
furnishing quite lnrge number OF sii.
verware fire proof chests which bav.
given great satisfaction Purchasers u,5o
want anything IN the fire proc. safe line
VIII do well N coll or Lippman Bros .-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

The air around Congress and WIFI, ker
streets hos h@en rcdolert with swaa,
sounds. for The past few day. an en-, n,,-
ing from the pianos az the au.tl,n
rooms % C. II. Dorse The crowds who
we're drown ~ the eat musi- some.
times appa ertly.fr the m ndotn ,-t
sometimes from the 20 hlt -iw-y.
from the same irst .uueut we're NOT III.
lowed to buy but were Invited 70 vyal, nm
III the auction sale which o.ru. q 800,
at II a. m, al = Congress. west--ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
Holiday Rate.
Via Central of Georgia RAILWAY.

Via Central of Georgia Railway.
Tickets viii be sold At rate Of a fare
and a third round trip on Dec. .. q. q.
25. 50 and 81 1870. also Jan. /. 1871. final
limit returning Jan g. 1901.
In addition 10 the above. tickets viii
ba cold 60 students OF schools and cob
lcges on presentation OF certificates signed
by superintendent. president or principa.
thereof. on Dec. u 10 g. inclusive. ina
Limit returning Jan. s. 1901
Ticket office l01 Bun street and Central
Passenger Statlou.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

II D. something new IN Savannah % Of
Ter al auction brand new" pianos just
from the factory. al auction. Yet that 81
what will be done to-day az C. II. d r.
sets auction rooms az = O'Clock His
upstairs room looks Ike music s ore
Tnere are ten upright pianos IN han some
cases shipped mere in der % introduce
them here and ordered sod az auction.
The advice OF the auctonecr Is not 10
wait until all are sold and then be sorry,
hut attend the sale.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
HELD FoR FEDERAL GRAND JURY.
Mr. solomon Sheftau Turned over
by CommtSsioner Lewis.

by CommtSsioner Lewis.
Solomon Shcftau. tho wholesale grocer
recently arraigned before Commissioner
Lewis 81 charge Of putting in circula-
ton a raised bin. has been held by the
commissioner 90 awaits the action Of the
next United States grand jury. He was
released ia the interim on a 500 bond.
The missioner based his decision in
tho matter largely upon the discrepancy
between the statement u T. O Futch and
the practically admitted fact that the
bin was received az the Citizens Bank
and canc. He'd ON Aus. q Mr.. Futch sal
DE- did not receive the bill. which he
claimed 20 have lost from Mr. Sbeftall
until Aug g. Under the circumstances
the commissioner did not feel that Il was
for him TO release the defendant.
The case against Mr. Futch has not
yet been investigated before the commits
sloner Pending the investigation, Mr..
Futrh has been released on a nominal
bond
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

Have been cured quickly 10y Tetierine. Il
cures any form Of skin disease. Mrs Nj
T.. Lattimcr Biloxi. Miss. had an itchy
breaking out or her skin. She sends 81
for two boxes postpaid 10 the manufac-
turcr. J T. Shurptrine. Savannah. Ga.
and writes. ''Teuerine Is the only thing
that gives me re iehct' Send ~ cents in
stamps for a box IL your druggist doesn't
keen 81 I'D
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
RevI,aI ser,lcc. Enaed.

The closing OF the series o. revival SER
vices that has been conducted % the
Lawton Memorial by Rev j. II. Patton
Of Marietta. took place last night This
service. a. has been al the others. was
well attended.
Rev Patton and MR.. Patton will leave
to-day for their home.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

In tho Court OF Ordinary yesterday Otto
Seller guardian OF the property Of Ruby
swan. minor filed az application FOR let
ters dismlssory Dr. Matthew r. Dunn.
administration q the estate Of Lawrence
J. Dunn. was granted permits. ion 20 COM
promise claim.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
ELECTED NEW OFFICERS.

order Of Railway Conductors HeId
Annual Meeting and Election.
The order of Railway Conductors. sa-
vanuah Division No. 2ls. at its last meet
ing elected the following officers FOR the
coming year.
Chiof Conductor-W. q. Hicks.
Assistant CHIEF Conductor-Ira Crutch-
field
Secretary and Trc3surer-W. s. Coburn.
Senior Conducfor-T l.. Malloy.
Junior Conductor. W. Brdger.
Inside Sentinci-J s Peterson.
Outside Sentinel-B y. Warwick.
ueicgatc-W. q. Hicks.
Aiternate-W. s Coburn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
DENIES Ha - BANKRUPr.

Creditors Petition.
The answer Of tho defendant in the mat
ter Of steven Putncy & Co. ana others
AKA INST Joseph Cohen. In which the EFFORT
IS made TO have the defendant declared
an involuntary hankrurt. was filed yester.
day IN the United States District court.
The answer admits the allegations Of
Indebtedness 90 an but one OF the NOV
ing creditors which allegation Is denied
II denies that the defendant Is insolvent
and that he has ever committed an act
OF bankruptcy The defendant 81 repre-
scented by Mr.. George W. owens.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

Shipment. for Christmas.

orders for fine Florida oranges and
grapefruit to be shipped as "Chrumas
scuts" may now be- placed with US.
and viii have our usual careful attention
and promp, dis patch W. d. Simkius &
CO.. 2l3 and 2l5 Bay street west-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
BANKERS INDORsED BILL.
Clearing Association Approved
Measure for an Examiner.

mTHsurs Tor an fsNhmihtFs
4 meeting OF the Savannah Clearing As
sociation was held yesterday, and the bin
pending in the Legislature for the APP
pointment of an examiner for state bank
was approved This BIN provides TINT
such an examiner is to receive 5000 per
uuuum Tor his services. Of which amount
the state De- 10 pay one-half and the banks
Of ihc state the other.
Lnder the present law tho examination
Of the stale banks Is made by the treas
urer whose salary as treasurer IL 81
o0o per aunum. and whose salary az stale
bank examiner a. 81 On and expenses.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

"Graybcarl has well nigh cured me Of
rheumatism from which I have been a
great sufferer the last fifteen years" Mr.
Dents postofice Is St. simons Island. Ga
Rev. John Christian OF Pierce. Ala.
SAYS: "Graybeard has cured Mrs John
Chlldrcss of Baldwin county Of rheuma-
tlsm In February before she began 20
take Graybcard she was given up 20 die
She Is now sound and we'll"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

This celebrated pure apple Juice cider.
made IN I.ong Island can be had in plnt
OF quart bottles. direct from the manufae-
turers. with their own stamp. AZ Llppman
Bros. Druggists Savannah. Ga.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

Mrs Wtas.ow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething IL soothes the
enid. scftens tho gums, allays all pain
cures wind cole. and Is The best remedy
FOR Dlarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12
snncred ~ Yrnr.

"Grayboard cured me OF catarrb fror,
which I had suffered thirty-hve years
Nothing on earth SO far as was abb
10 obtain gave me relief. Since taking
Grayoeard am IS well as ever. ! has
.atarrh Of the head Mrs. Rhoda Dear
Ballinger. Tex
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

A High-Grade Institution fer Ladies
Shorter College. Rome. Ga. Write for
eataloguS--ad-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

Graybeard is made only by Respess
Drug company sole owners. and is sold
a. drugstores for 81 a bottle.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-12

In the field Of medicine Is Hoods sarsap-
arHla. il possesses actual and unequalled
merit hy which 81 cures all diseases caus-
ed or promoted by impure or impoverish-
"a blood. II you have rheumatism, dys-
peps o. scrofula or catarrh you may take
Hoods Sars1parila and be cured. II ECU
are run down and feel weak and tired.
you may be sure is VIII do you good.
The favorite family eathartic 10 Hoods
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-01-11
MORE PROSPERITY,


A HUNGRY MAN GORGES HIM
SELF TO DEATH.
Right in the city of New York, the
commercial metropolis of the nation,
poor wretch was so hungry that when
he got something to eat he choked him
self to death Read the following and
give three cheers for the prosperity
which we now enjoy.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5.-A man of middle
age, evidently vagrant, walked along Park
Row today with his eyes cast down. Sud
denly he uttered an exclamation and picked
up bill. Clutching the money in his hand
he ran into a restaurant Calling to Frank
Ryan, a.waiter, he said ses
Bring me some roast beef, and bring it
quick" - .-s..s
: The meat was served, and the man fell
upon It as though he were famished. He
told Ryan he had just found 81 on the side.
walk. He then began to cut of big chunks
of the beef and swallow them almost with
out chewing. He had nearly cleaned of his
plate when piece of the meat stuck in his
throat and he began to choke. He fell to
the floor In commissions. and Ryan, who had
pounded him ON the back without dislOdginx
the meat, ran for a policeman. The police
man was equally unsuccessful, and sent in
an ambulance call. The man lay writhing
on the floor for time, and then was still
The ambulance surgeon who came said that
he was dead. The body was taken to the
morgue. There was nothing in the mans
pockets by which to identify him.