davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
LOST ONE OF HER SCREWS.
AND THE GRAND DUCHESS WILL GO
INTO DOCK For REPAIRS.

Accident Occurred just as the Ship
Was Being DOcked Yesterday
Morning-Two Tugs Had to Finish
the Job-NOt known How the Ac-
cident Occprred-BeIieved Sub
merged, Though Floating, Log May
HIVE been RespOnsibIe-That Is n
Fruitful Source of such Accidents.
Vessel Is Expected TO Go to New
port News to Have Her Propeller
Restored.
The steamship Grand Duchess lost on of
her twin screws yesterday morning just
when she was about to be locked aud the
other was damaged. How the accident
occurred is not known, Capt Hanlon him
self being ignorant Of any cause that
would have cost the ship so serious an in
jury.
The ship arrived from New York in the
Ocean Steamship Company's service at 8
O'Clock, and Capt. Hauloa proceeded to
berth her. At least, he gave the neces-
sary orders, but the effort resulted in
nothing more than the discovery that
something was wrong with the propeller
helm or her engines.
1t was not known at first what was the
matter with the vessel. After an examin-
aton however, the loss of the screw was
discovered. 1t is believed the loss oc-
CURED just as the reverse movement was
started to swing the ship, as she had
come up the river under her own steam
and there was nothing on the trip to in
dictate that anything was wrong with her
propeller
Two tugs were called as soon as it was
seen that the ship was disabled. They
swung her into her berth and the passen-
gers were landed The ship was little
late ia arriV wing, and a force of men was
put to work al once to unload her, The in
teution having been 10 send her out on her
return "Trip tonight.
The Duchess is operated on the Ocean
Steamship Companys Line, but orde,
are received from the office of the PLANT
Steamship Line in New York to VIII Oh
the ship belongs. Capt Hanlon communi-
Gated by long distance telephone with the
New York office, and Instructions were
given him to take the ship under tow 10
Newport News TO have her propeller re-
stored. She was built by the Newport
News Shipbuilding Company. and will be
a familiar object in the docks there, 20
this will not be her first return to her
builders for alterations or repairs.
II would be unwise and unsafe to ship
passengers or freight by the vessel now,
Vice President John NJ Egan of the Q can
Steamship Company said yesterday She
will go back to Newport News without
either, possibly leaving tomorrow. 1t is
not known how long it viii require to &C.
equip her properly with propeHars. but it
is probable she will be returned TO the
Ocean Steamship Company's Line when
the work has been finished. one months
notice, under the contract existing tetw. en-
the TWO companies, must be given the
steamship company before the Plant Line
can withdraw its vessel.
In casting about for the cause of the ac-
cident that of a submerged log floating
down stream is hit upon as the most prob
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
IT'S INTERESTING READING.
The Morning News Atlas Tells of the
Two Wars and Gives Maps.

Every body is interested in the war in
South Africa now. sympathy for one side
or the other Is pronounced, and no one
hesitates to say what he thinks about the
justice or injustice of the war or to ex-
press a fervent hope that the English
may get all the roar licked out OF their
lion or that the Beers may be chased hot
foot, back to Pretoria
one of che most interesting explanations
of the whole campaign. both by articles
and maps. ever seen is that now sold by
the Morning News for the benefit of it's
patrons All want to know just what the
situation is at the seat of war, and 1t may
be ascertained by the expenditure of 10
cents and a little study and inspection
Of the maps. The information is i'm
neatly bound volume. containing the his
tory of two wars, the South African, in
which the greater interest now seems cen
tered and that of the United States in
the Philippines Mailed, the atlas VIII
cost 10 cents 1t will be sent to any adj
dress upon the receipt of that price
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
TOOK \ SHOT Al SAMPSON.
Ccuntryman, WbiSky-Ladened, q
Dangerous Article.

J b Branch drunken countryman,
shot OF y. Sampson yesterday morning,
and came within an ace of killing him.
Sampson works in a grocery and bar
at jefferson and Bryan streets. At an
early hour two countrymen, one of whom
was Branch went into the place and after
taking few drinks, sat by the stove.
They were drunk when they Went in,
and their later potstions did not increase
their emiablity. as Sampson found when
he wanted them to move temporarily and
allow the porter to sweep. Sampson told
them that they must get out and led
Branch to the door and left him standing
there while he went back to the stove for
the other man, but as soon as his back
was turned on Branch the latter pulled
a pistol and fired the ball going within
few feet OF Simpsons head, penetrating
the wall opposite.
Sampson lost no time in getting out Of
the room through "a back door and went
in search OF policeman. Meantime
Branch returned to his seat by the stove,
resting his pistol on his knee and telling
ihe porter that the burned gun shot
crooked that time bat he'd get him il
he came back" He thought better of it
after while however, ana before the re-
turn of Sampson and officer Blumberg,
both he and his friend had left the place.
Sampson gave a good description of the
men and Blumberg caught both in the
neighbOrhOOd of the market Branch APP
peared later in the morning before the
Recorder to answer a charge of assault
with intent 10 murder, while his friend,
Charles Cromwell, was up for carrying
concealed weapons. Both cases were con-
tinuFd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
MIR. W. p. GREEN DEAD.
His Funeral VIII Take Place Mt De-
cntur This Morning.

News was received in the city yester-
day of the death of Mr.. william Paul
Green at his old homo at Decatur, Ca.
Mr.. Green left Savannah Monday week
ago for Decatur where he had a summer
home and where his mother and other
relatives live. lie was accompanied by his
wife and child His mortal illness was
upon him. and those who Were intimately
acquainted with him knew that he would
never return. Yesterday morning a tele-
gram was received by his brother, Mr.
A. p. Green. announcing his death at 1870
o'clock
The deceased was born a Sparta, about
IS years ago, but the family had since
moved to Decatur. Mr. Green came to Sa-
vannah fifteen years ago, and had been
continuously engaged since that time IN
the fruit and produce business, first as
the Junior member Of the firm of j. s.
Collins & Co, and later as the senior
member of the firm of W. p Green &
Co. in which he was associated with his
brother. Mr. A. r. Green.
As his many friends in Savannah first
knew him. Mr. Green was splendid
specimen of physical manhood. but the
disease which caused his death seized
upon him about seven years ago, and he
has been gradually falling ever since. The
iuterment will take place at Decatur at
IL O'Clock this morning. Mr.. A. 3. Green
left for Decatur last night to he present
at the funeral. Besides a wife and child,
the deceased leaves a mother, four sisters
and two brothers, DR.. J. Fl. Green of De-
catur. and Mr.. A b. Green of this city.
Ulrich Green, bother, who was also
known in savannah, died at Los Angeles,
Cal. in 1858
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
COULDN'T GET HIM OUT OF JAIL
Yamacraw's VoOdOO Doctor Again in
Trouble.


Trouble.
Lula Merritt was in Justice Jones' court
the second time yesterday, on a charge of
cheating and swindling preferred by Rosa
Woods. Lula is known among the ne
groes as a voodoo doctress, and is feared
and respected accordingly
Rosa Wood, who had brother in prison,
engaged her services to get him out, and
paid her about $l2 for her prospective sood
offices, but as her brother did not secure
his freedom, she called on the Merritt
woman for an explanation, and according
to her statement was set on and b. ten
by Merritt and her husband. W. It
was found out yesterday that Lula as
under arrest aud why, five other ne groes,
who had had similar transactions with
her, called and entered complaint anC viii
appear as witnesses when the case nail
be called to trial. Merritt tells an entirely
different story of the difficulty with the
Woods woman, and incidentally stated
what her supernatural powers were and
how they were acquired. The transaction
with the Woods woman, she said, was
simply that she sho d get a bondsman
for the prisoner, VIII, would thus secure
his liberty until the case had been de-
cided in the court, but that being unable
to find anyone to go on the bond she had
returned nearly all of the money that she
had received. She disclaimed any deal
ings with roots and herbs and said that
all of her work was done with God help
and with the aid of spirits, who she sum
moned by rubbing her hands together
much a Aladdin did the GEM of the Won
derful lamp. This power of calling 10 her
cid spirits she ascribes to the fact that
she was born with a caul and that the
palms of her hands are marked with dia-
monds. She makes a speciality of placing
lost or stolen articles, and claims a large
patronage among both white and colored
people. She even asserts that she was
warned of the present trouble with the
Woods woman, because when the money
was put into her hands the diamonds be-
came discolored, She mas no doubt that
she will be given her liberty as soon as the
trial comes off, but whether her trust is
in the business of her case or the potency
OF the spirits she would not say.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
COL. CAMS COMMISSION.
RcaPpointed for Three Years as In
spectOr of Rifle Practice.

spectOr of Rifle Practice.
The first commission to be received in
Savannah under the new deal for officers
for the state troops was received yestcr-
day by Col George T. Cam, reappoinung
him to the position of Inspector general
of rifle practice of the state troops. Col.
Cam did not understand that the mem
bers of the Governors staff were included
under the law providing for a general re-
election or reapoontment OF all the Of
ficers of the state military. but he will
not make any exceptions to The appoint
ment nevertheless.
This is Col. Cams third commission as
inspector general of rifle practice in less
than two years and a half He was first
appointed by the late Gov. Atkinson, was
sion to Office and is now again appointed
by Gov Gambler under the new system.
col Cams commission is for three years,
from which it Is inferred that commits
sions of members OF the Governors staff
Will not expire hereafter with the eXpira-
lion of the term of the Governor by whom
they were issued but that they viii be
regularly appointed for three years as are
the other officers of the state military.
Col Cams commission dates from Feb.
l. but II is stated In the comm ssiOn that
he VIII rank from Aug IS, 1897, the date of
his first commission. 1t Is presumed that
the same rule Of precedence viii be OBJ
served in issuing tine new commissions 10
all officers who were reelected at the re-
cent general election.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
EIGHTEEN NEW HOUSES.
They VIII Re in the Vicinity of the
Union Staten.

Union Staten.
Work mas been commenced upon a block
of eighteen two-story frame houses for
Mr. A. Minis They will occupy the block
bounded by Castor, Montgomery and
Alice streets. and will be an attractive
addition to that part of the city. The
houses will BE- convenient and well built.
Their erection is but another instance of
the faith real estate owners have in i'm
proved property in Savannah, and it is be-
lieved there will be no trouble in securing
tenants for every one of the houses.
The block of buildings was designed by
Mr. H. w Witcover, architect. The con-
tractor is Mr. William Armitage and the
plumbing work will be done by Mr.. T. J.
O'Brien.
The vicinity is that of the new union
station the railroads purpose building.
That part of the city will be vastly i'm
proved within a very few years. 1t is
expected the erection of the station viii
be a once followed by many new build
ings Some in fact have preceded the
station, hote on West Broad street now
being almost completed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
They VIII Banquet at the De Soto on
Monday Wight.

A meeting of the Georgia Society of the
Sons of the Revolution was held al the
Office of the county treasurer yesterday
morning. The meeting was held for the
purpose of arranging for a meeting and
banquet OF the society on Manday, Feb. 5.
Two members of the society We're elect
ed, Col. George T. Cam aud Capt. j. Fer
ris Cam. The committee appointed TO
look after the banquet reported progress.
but was not able to report all that had
been done. The ARRANGEMENTS for the
banquet have not yet been fully made.
TIL committee appointed to prepare and
report memorial on the death of the late
CO.. John Screven. rendered report It
was determined that the report should be
read at he next annual meeting of the
society. spread upon the minutes, sent 60
the family of Col. Screven and published
in the Morning News.
1t has not been determined yet who win
be the speakers a the banquet on Mon
day evening but Mr.. J. r. Saussy VIII re-
spond to the toast, THE Daughters of the
Revolution The other speakers viii be
announced later. Mr.. Walter G. Charlton
will act as POSTMASTER on the night Of
the banquet, and will introduce the
sneakers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
FIREMIsN HAD TWO RUNS.
MIR. II. *. BrnGdOn's House on Best
street Damaged.

The two-story residence of Mr.. Robert
X. Bragdon. at No. 2lS Best street, was
badly damaged by fire yesterday after
noon. The fire was discovered about 3
O'Clock. There was some delay in turning
in the alarm. and as the horses had a
hard pull through the sandy streets of the
southern section, there was a good blaze
in progress when the hremen arrived.
They lost no time in eXtinguishing the
blaze after their arrival, however The
damage will probably amount TO between
800 and $500 The house is the property
of Mrs. f. Bewan.
The Bragdon fire was the second for
the day for companies Nos and s. a
small blaze in the roof OF one-story
frame house at No. 403 Fourth street, west,
about noon. was the cause of the first run
The blaze was eXtngushed by a stream
from Chemical No with small damage.
The house is occupied by L. T. Hudgins,
colored, and is the property of Col r.
w. Medrim.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
UP TO DATE TRAINS.
Something About the Magnificent
Trains Now Being. Run Into savan-

nah.
Few people have had the honor of riding
in the same railway car with the Presi-
dent of the United States, but every Sa-
MAMMALIAN now has an opportunity of
travelling in some of the magnificent cars
used by the President in his recent tours
These cars now make a part of the IA
nous New York and Florida Limited OF
the Southern Railway, which leaves Sa-
vannah daily. except Sunday, at 4IO p.
m. Central time, and reaches New York
next afternoon promptly al Ais p m,
Eastern time, or in less than twenty -four
hours. These trains are composed exclus-
lively of Pullman compartment cars, draw
ing room sleeping cars, library, club and
dining cars, each handsomely furnished
and a model of convenience.
The Southern Railway operates two 9TH
err elegant limited trains 10 the East, the
New York and Florida Express leaving
Savannah daily at 1215 noon, Central
time, arriving in New York the next aft
ernoon al 203, Eastern time, and the Unit
ed States Fast Mail leaving Savannah
daily at 800 a. M, Central time. arriving
New York second morning at 6:23, Eastern
time.
City passenger and ticket office 1I Bull
street, telephone $50 and depot office.
Plant System station.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
GUARDS BONDHOLDERS MET.
Left Arrangements of Their Affairs
TO Committee.

The second mortgage bondhOlders of the
Savannah Volunteer Guards met yester-
day at ;he office of the trustee. the Ogle-
thorpe Savings and Trust Company. No
definite plan OF operations was adopted.
but the bondhoders appointed commit
tee to cons. der their interests.
After much discussion 1t was decided
chat Messrs II. A. Crane. y, A. Denmark
and w. NJ. Davant should constitute a
committee 70 which the entire matter OF
the second mortgage bondho.ders' inter-
ests should be conhded. The committee IS
TO investigate che matter thoroughly, 10
determine in what respect the position or
the Dondholders may be- improved and 10
report back TO a subsequent meeting. If
they are made an advantageous PROPOSE
Ton. they are authorized to accept IL on
the part OF the bondholders and generally
20 act IN their interests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
MARKED Up rHREE-sIxTEENTH.
Cotton Reached Its Highest Price of
the season Yesterday.

the season Yesterday.
The cotton market took 10 jumping a
few days ago. and as re-
suit the week closed yesterday
with decided gain. Good mid
ding the highest grade quoted, went to
& l-16 cents which is the coveted price
holders have been expecting. The biggest
jump Of the week was made during the
day. when al grades were marked up 3-l6
cent.
The advance is primarily due to advances
I'm the trading centers Despite The adj
versa news from the Transvaal which
has had th- effect OF depressing the Eng
ush markets New York hos moved stead
iiy upward and Southern spots have fol-
lowed closely in rs wake. While the hope
OF many has been partly realized the
strong demand for cotton leads lhe trade
10 believe il win 90 much higher than
the most saugune expected. The local
trade ure juonaGt over The outlook for
stI better prices
Naval stores are also Advancing Spirits
closed yesterday az 53i4 GEMS a gallon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
Through the Land of the Sky-PulI
man Sleepers to Cincinnati Viz
AshexiIIe. Southern HALLWAY.

Through drawing sleeping cars.
Savannah to Cincinnati, via Southern
Railway. Leave Savannah 1905, night.
arrive Asheville, 2:37 p. M; Hot Springs.
4:02 p. m; Knoxville, 1870 p. m. Licking
ton, $40 a. m; Cincinnati. 7:45 a. m:
Louisville, 7:50 p. m. city Ticket Office.
14l Bull street Depot Ticket Office. Plant
System station. Telephone Sj0.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
DIED FROM HER WOUNDS.
Lula WrighGs May Have Been Ac-
cidcutnI or Intentional.

Lula Wright a colored woman, who was
shot at Thuuderbol last Tuesday by Son
Huger aud who was brought 30 the Geor-
gia Infrmary Thursday, died there yes
terday from the effect of the wound.
Hugcr claims that the shooting was the
result Of an accident, and il is said that
the woman at one time made The same
statement but that she afterward said
that such was not the case, ana that HUI
ger had snot her on account of quar-
rel that they mad.
Huger is under arrest at Thundoroolt,
ana Coroner Goette will go there this aft
ernoon TO hold an inquest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

Mr. T., j.. Glenn. The newly elected
teacher for che High School. who Will sue
coed Miss Harudae, viii arrive from Duh
lin IN time Co assume tae duties of the
position on Monday
The High School Weekly says. in refer
ence 70 Miss Harrriages resignation: cit
was with The deepest regret mat we
learned Of the resignation OF one who.
since her entrance into our school has
done immcasuratle good TO those whose
fortune il was 10 be under her care. We
speak of Miss Katherine Mod Hartridge.
who for the last four years has iabored
for the good Of her pupils Although we
feel that a great loss has befallen us. we
are not selfish enough to- detain her. but
wish that she may live long and happily
and never forget the Old Chatham Acad-
envy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
American WHISTLES.

Lippman Brothers carry in stock the
most noted brands.
Anlediluvian is a celebrated whlstev
bottled by Osborne of New York. ana are
safe in saying II Is one of Inc hos,
WHISTLES in the city.
The Peoria Rye Wh.skey, bottle in bond
by Clark Bros. of Peoria, H., is also n
fine whskey.
The Peerless whiskey, bottled in bond n,
Hendersonvilie, KY being under the sl,'
perv.sion of the United states government
insuring purify ana strength.
Lippman' Bros. are wholesale druggists
but they intend to retail these fine wins.
kies Id
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
THE BROCK HOUSE,

ENTERPRISE. FLA.
On the st. Johns river and Lake Nom
roe. in the Land of Flowers" Location
unsurpa ssed Hotel modern in all its APP
pointments, broad verandas and spacious
grounds, open CRATE fires, gas, electric
bells, sulphur baths and telegraph office.
Splendid bass fishing. good duck, English
snipe and quail shooting Railroad AMI
steamboat connec TONS. Rates moderaie
Descriptive pamphlet.
H. f. INGLEHART & SONS. Pro.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
For saIe-40 II. p. Boiler.

To make room, we will sell one of the
boilers now in use in the Morning News
building. 1t is a 40 II. p. return tubular
boiler and is in good order. 1t will be de-
livered on the sidewalk
Also for sale. one so II. P. American
Ball engine never used. A splendid piece
of machinery.
The attention of parties putting up saw
mills is invited to this outfit Apply at or
address the Morning News, Savannah
Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
sailors Taken Aboard shin.

Two Of the five sailors who deserted The
other day from he bark d. H. Morse and
VINO were arrested and held at the bar
racks subJecl to The Captains order, wrote
The Captain Thursday of their complete
repentance Of their misdeeds and asked
That they De taken back and put to work.
This the Captain decided 60 do and they
were taken from the barracks yesterday
ana conveyed aboard ship, ~ their in
tense eradication.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
RAILROAD WON TnE CASE.

NNrultt IN NIrUUhNr NnNF rs F1Nnr OF
the =, r. and ". Hallway.
The sealed verdict that had been render
ed in the case Of Mrs. Ann T.. Strobhar
against the Savannah, Florida and West
ern Railway was opened yesterday morn
ing and found TO be for the defen liant.
The verdict was what the court hab,tues
had expected, and occasioncl no surprise.
The verdict Is "a victory for Mr. Walter
Chisholm, who for his firm. conducted the
trial OF the defendants case The nat
ural tendency in the minds OF All jurors is
TO decide against corporations and the
case was a close one. Mr. Cnishuirfs
magnificent fight won the victory for his
road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

We have a nice line OF cider in bottles
pure ana genuine, from the celebrated
establishment OF Mott & Co, of New
York.
The Russet Cider and the Crab Apple
Cider are very good. Lippman Bros. cor
ner Congress and Barnard streets, Savan-
nah, Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
AImanacs for 1900.

The World Almanac, Chicago News
Almanac, Hicks Almanac, Ayers Alma
mac. Tribune Almanac Clipper Annual.
German calendars, otc., for sale at rs
tilps News Depot, 45 Bull street Sa-
Vannah, Ga-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

Contents: Both sides OF the South At
rican question, with map; England aud
che Transvaal, Vindicaton of the Beers
Transvaai View Of the South African
Question. Price 70 cents. For sale a Es-
ulis News Depot, As Bull street. savan-
nah, Ga -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
Cat arrh.

"Graybeard cured me of catarrh, which
had preyed on me two years was in a
terrible state of health My head was all
stopped up; couldn't breath good was al
ways snutfing; couldn't talk distinctIv
Nothing / ever took gave me more Than
temporary relief, except Graybeard. II
has been nearly TWO years since l took
Graybeard, and l have felt no symptoms
of the returning ailment N. w. Owings.
Jasper, Mo-"