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New-York tribune., 1900-09-17

ANTITRUST TO THE BACKBOSE-''The ST.
Louis Globe Democrat observes
Tom L. Johnson IS 10 take the stump for Bryan.
Mr.. Johnson recently organized a syndicate % con
troll the transportation business in London and "a
antitrust TO the backbone
New-York tribune., 1900-09-17

EVERY DOLLAR WORTH 100 CENTs-'"The 81,
Paul Pioneer Press says:
We do not want 70 hurt the feelings % the Bry-
antics but compelled 20 call their attention
TO the fact that during the year ended August 81
the circulation increased $50 1520I8. and that every
dollar Of IL is worth 100 cents.
New-York tribune., 1900-09-17

New-York physicians have recently been receiving
from certain cremation company circular which
reads follows:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

To wake ~ Difference between RE-
turns from Taxation and budget.

The county tax rate OF s6.25 per sioco.
which IVES declared By the commission
ers on Wednesday ana announced In the
Morning News yesterday win produce a
revenue Of sIs5. S2isl from the returns OF
property made 90 the receiver this years
The budget OF county expenditures. az
made up By the commissioners and re-
vised By the grand jury. provides for an
outlay for various purposes of s25Li-5.
Between the amount OF the budget Of ex-
penditures and the amount that will b.
raised by the county by direcf taxation
upon assessed and returned values there
is difference OF Ss3.sQ6s This, u T. eN-
pected. viii be made up from the county .
share IN the taxation OF railroads on prop
erty owned by the companies within the
countys limits from the collection OF in
solvent tax q fas and from the produce OF
the county farm.
The returns OF the railroad companies
are not made directly 10 the county re-
ceiyers OF tax returns. but TO the comp
troiler general OF the state. The valua-
ton 81 railroad property therefore, ~ no,
included In the valuation upon which the
tax rate il computed
In its report OF the action Of the Coun-
IS COMM ssioners IN declaring the tax
rate. the Morning News commented on the
fact that OF the rate Of So per thousand
that had been declared III per thou
sand would Re expended for purposes OF
public education As a matter Of fact,
the people 81 Chatham county viii be
taxed this year for school purposes to the
total extent o. nearly 5000
Taxes amounting TO siiA6ss. for educa-
tioual purposes. are sent 10 Atlanta. This
amount Is made up Of So derived from
direct taxation upon values. x5i.0o0. from
liquor licenses. and 81 900 from other spe-
cihc taxes. The county appropriation for
education - $500. 80 that the total
amount Of taxation borne by the people
for this purpose Is Sia9 Ga. OF this amOunt
Sli7.ooe Is expended IN Savannah and
Chatham county. leaving Ss36s3. which
the city and county contribute 90 sduca-
ton In other portions OF the state This
Is one Of the things that Is calculated To
make the average Savannahian excess
lively weak.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

To use Johnson's Chill aud Fever Tonic
II you wish to remain az your post Of
duty and pass through September and
October without the loss Of a single hour
OF time. take course OF Johnson's Chill
and Fever Tonic.
Neither the mountains nor the seashose
can guarantee such absolute immunity
from sickness as Johnson's Tonic Sc
cures 10 you.
The wise man insures HIS life and the
wiser man iasures his health bottle
OF Johnson's Tonic r. guarantee Of
health II saves enormous waste Of
time. saves vast expenditures OF money
in doctors bills and saves human life
when endangered by fever. Use il and use
nothing tlse.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
CAUGHT ~ FERRY LANE.
Millie Harris, Negro Murderer.
Nabbed ny Deputies.

Nabbed by Deputies.
Willie Harris. negro wanted IN
wayncsbono for the murder Of Ebert
Stewart. was arrested yesterday morning
by Deputy sherins O'Connor and West
colt who captured the alleged murderer
In Perry lane. betWeen Montgomery and
West Broad streets. and lodged him in
Jail.
The murder OF Stewart occurred last
July. three negroes. two other than Har-
ris. being charged with completely In the
crime. Harris IS said to have been the
principal ami TO have struck the fatal
blow the others acting merely as his
Iccompiices and helpers but not partici-
pating actually and actively IN the crime.
These two others are now under arrest
a. Waynesboro. where they were cap
tured soon after the crime was committed
Harris made his escape and got over
INFO south Carolina. He came into savan-
nah on one Of the negro excursions that
reached fhe city Wednesday and was seen
by a spotter who knew him. The spotter
notified the officers and the arrest Of
Harris followed. The section Of the city
In which he was found Is one of the most
disreputable. as q u one OF the most
dangerous. In the city. Even had the Of
hcers not been " possession Of the fact
that Harris was there and barely knew
ne was In Savannah. n 4 the place they
would have chosen TO seek him first
Sheriff G. W. Hurst. Of Burke county.
was notified OF the arrest OF Harris. ana
wired in reply that he would come on TO
Savannah az once and take the negro
tack 20 Waynesboro for trial. II Is said
that reward Of $3.50 has been offered for
49,
will 20 to Oficers OConnor and West
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
STOLE DIAMOND cUFF BUTTONS.
woman Arrested for the Theft But
Charges Afterward Withdrawn.

ny some clever detective work Patrol
man Godbold yesterday secured a pair Of
diamond cum buttons OF considerable
value. which belong TO a well known sa-
MAMMALIAN and were stolen from him
aboard the city Of Augusta just before
she left for New York on Aug. q.
The gentleman was a passenger on the
boat. and had left his cuffs with the but
tons IN them in his state room. During
his absence whise woman. well known
about the city. came aboard the ship to
deliver TO another man who occupied
part OF tho state room his laundry.
While IN the room she spied the buttons
and stole them. The loss was reported 10
the office OF the steamship company and
Pntroiman Go-ibold was assigned the caee
to hook up Yesterday he found the wO-
man who had delivered the laundry. wear
ing the buttons and Immediately arrested
her and sent her 90 the barracks. An off,
Ger OF the steamship company was noti-
fed. He called al the barracks and took
possession OF the buttons. Being satisfied
with the recovery OF the property. he
withdrew the charges and the woman was
released.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
NOT AFRAID or STORMS.
eavannah's Coast Liners Continue
Regular ssIIInEs.


The early approach 81 the tropical
storm. which has been confidently expect
ed for the Inst twenty-four hours. was
not permitted 90 interfere IN any way
with the operations OF savannah'a coast
wise steamships.
The Kansas cry sailed yesterday after
noon with a large number OF passengers
Tho Nacooohes. which left Savannah
Tuesday. probably arrived in New York
last night The Tallahassee left New
York Wednesday afternoon for Savan-
nah and T. the only one Of the Ocean
Steamship Conpanys vessels now out
which stands a probable chance OF con-
nict with the storm n IL comes this way.
President Egan said yesterday that as all
OF the vessels mentioned are stout ships
and In good condition no apprehension g.
entertained. even should u be their luck
10 combat the storm. which seems some
what doubtful az present.
A message from Tybee yesterday after
noon stated that the wind WIS blowing
thirty miles an hour when the Kansas
city passed out but that shere was very
little sea on.
The steamship city Of birmingham.
from New York. and the 1tasca. OF the
Merchants and Miners Line. from Balti-
more. reached their docks before midnight
last nlght, without having experienced
stormy weather OF any consequence.
The fact that these vessels were known
40 be on the seas and possibly within the
storm area. had added TO the local anxiety
reports OF the storm had produced. II was
with a breath OF relief that the listening
oncs caught the sound OF the vesseir'
whistles sounded as they passed the city
Exchange. and knew them 20 be on time
and safe.
The officers and passengers OF the two
steamships said that they had noe been
visited BY any trace Of the storm. unless
somewhat heavy sea and a rain that
prevailed yesterday could b. 80 consider
cd. The passengers were astouished to
learn that they had been the subjects OF
anxiety in Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

surance IN savannah The storm Of that
year caused nve or SIX 70 withdraw The
storm % 1875 proved a disastrous one for
Toe companies la this line. and number
more Withdrew from Savannah. After
the storm 81 1898 only four companies con
unucd writing this class Of Insurance here.
and they ARE pretty well loaded up Hav-
ing all they cared 20 carry. the agents
were naturally Ia no haste 20 burden their
companies with additional risk with the
danger Of loss staring them IN the face.
~ b. luFt like being asked 70 insure
mans house when the house next door 90
him D. on IRE. 4"
With the hurricane signals down. u is
likely thnt the agents will resume writing
storm Insurance. and many 81 tho prop
cfty owners, who are unprotected hy this
class of insurance will doubtless hasten
10 avan themselves Of the opportunity 20
get under cover. 90 90 speak
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
THEIR BIDS ARE HIGH.
Contractors Want Good Money for
River Dredging.

Bids were opened yesterday by Capt.
c. r. Gillette for dredging Soo00 cubic
yards of earth from the river channel.
about ten miles below the city near the
home Of the lighthouse girl" Bids
were received from Rittenhouse Moore. p.
Sanford Ross and the Babcock-Lary
Company.
The bid by Mr.. Moore was the lowest
but Capt. Gillette stated last night that
all the bids were higher than he had res-
son 20 expect and that he would prob
ably not award the contract until he had
conferred with the chief Of engineers al
Washington.
The work for which bids were Request
I'd. Capt Gillette stated. Is simply an
emergency matter for which bids were
asked on ten days notice II being desired
20 remove a small knoll which has accu-
mulated a. the point named. Bids will
be opened Sept. IS for The work OF re-
moving 2d0.no0 cubic yards % earth from
che river above the city IN the neighbor-
hood Of tho Central Railway wharves.
An the local dredging companies wilt
have IN bids for this work and quite a
close competition IL expected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

Arrangements have been effected by
which 100 mile books the price OF which
IL $500 each. issued by the seaboard Air
Line Railway. are honored through TO
Washington over the Pennsylvania Rail-
road: from Portsmouth TO Baltimore over
the Baltimore Steam Packet Company.
and between Clinton and Columbia over
the Columbia. Newberry and Laurens
Railroad. This arrangement includes the
books issued by the Florida Central and
Peninsuiar and Georgia and Alabama
Railroads.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
A SECOND MOTION FILED.
Plaintiff and Defendant In Bourauin
Case Are Dissatisfied.

Case Are Dissatisfied.
A second motion for a new trial was
filed in the Superior Court yesterday in
the case Of Polignac Bourduin against
Gugie Bourquin. on the day preceding a
similar motion was filed by the son and
plaintiff. the motion filed yesterday was
on behalf OF the father and defendant.
The verdict that was returned hy the
jury that last tried the case. az the pres
ent term OF the court. was In the nature
OF a compromise awarding that portion
Of the lands In dispute located In the city
to the plaintiff and the country lands to
the defendant. The verdict was Ia ac-
cordance with the spirit OF others which
have been granted IN the same case. In
that & was the evident purpose to recon
ellie tho unfortunate differences between
father and son.
Neither party. apparently. IL satisfied
with any compromise. The fact that mo-
tfons for new trial have bcen filed by
both Of them Is taken 10 indicate that
their purpose Is 90 fight out their night
to the bitter end and TO a decision that Is
wholly IN favor OF one or the other.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
Death OF n. 4. Hoffman.

Mr.. r. l.. HOFFMAN died yesterday aft
ernoon nt tho Savannah Hospital OF con-
gestion Of tho brain. The deceased was
q years old native OF Chariottesvllle.
va, and q printer by trade. lie leaves
a wife and four children. The funeral
win take place az 4.aO o'clock this after-
noon from No 5it Barnard street. and
viii be attended by Myrtle Lodge No. Z
and the First Battalion. First Regiment.
Uniformed Rank. Knights OF Pythias
and by Osle,horpe Lodge OF Odd Eel
tnsrH
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
Assistant Foreman seymour sus-
pended.

Some time was occupied by Mayor
Myers yesterday IN hearing charges
against Fireman &. f. j. Seymour. assist
ant foreman OF No. l Engine Company
The charges against Seymour were
lengthy and somewhat complicated. con-
aisttng IN effect OF characterization and
diErespect to Foreman Mcfarland and
speaking disrespectfully OF Superintend-
ent Mcguire As the result OF the hear
ing seymour was suspended shirty days
ara aueA Il
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

The Herbert Spencer r. an elegant cigar
and is truly a delightful enjoyment 10
inhale the fumes Of this fine tobacco: Il
Is evhilarating and delicious
See that the name of Herbert Spencer
Il on every wrapper OF every cigar. with
out which none are genuine.
The Herbert Spencer cigars are only
sold by the box OF 20. Conchas at $50 and
Perfectos. $40 at Appmsn Bros. whole.
sale druggists. Barnard and Congress
streets. OF this city.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
~ uYMEx's BONDS.


Mr.. Charles Fulger and Miss Annie
Everett were married yesterday afternoon
AZ No. as York street. west. by Magis-
trate g. T. Bevsns a large number OF
friends were present and united in ex-
tending their best wishes for the future
couple
The bride Is charming young lady OF
Brewer. Ga. while Mr. Fulger h a resi-
dent OF this city. He Is a blacksmith en-
ployed NJ the Central OF Georgia shops.
Mr. and Mrs. F'ulger will make their
home for the present az No. ii5 York
street. west
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
~~----7~7-77-s@.H '-Hs'-7777-------"-~
DEATH OF AN Old CITIZEN.
MIR. George 4. Keller Passed Away At
CoIehrook. Near Monfeith.

In the death OF MIR. George A. Keller.
which occurred at his country place.
"Colebrook." near Montieth, yesterday
morning. the county lost one OF its hest
known and most highly respected citi-
gems. Mr. Keller was more than % years
old and for half century had lived upon
the plantation on which he passed away.
The funeral will take place at Salem
Church. at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Mr..
Keller leaves a widow and the following
sons and daughters:
George a Keller. Jr.. Miss Georgetta
Keller l. W. Keller. Lamar Keller. Paul
Keller. w W. Keller. Mrs. James r
Wells Mrs. w. q. Gilbert Mrs. W. n.
oliver. Mrs. A. c. Timer. q. +. Keller.
Miss Florence Morreli Keller and Miss
Leo Keller.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
NO STORM POLICIES.
Ascent. Quit Writing That Line of In
aurance Yesterday.

Savannahianr. who had waited until
the last moment TO take out storm in
surance. did not md IT such an easy mat
ger 10 have their desires IN that line graf
flied yesterday. The local agents. who
write storm insurance. have been rather
chary about accepting risks snce tho
storm signals were hoisted. and yeeter-
dry az noon they Eos together and de-
ciaed not TO write any more OF this class
81 insurance as long as the storm signals
remained up
An agent. who was asked about the
matter. said that the tour companies which
ore the only ones now writing storm in
surance IN Savannah. had about all the
risks Of this kind they cared 70 carry
many property owners having made II a
rule 10 carry ahis line OF insurance as q
regular thing.
Previous 90 $50" said the agent. there
were twenty companies writing storm In
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
A. F.tIn'. News Depot. AZ nuII stree,

Savannah Morning News. New York.
Boston. Philadelphia. Baltimore. Charles
ton Is. c.. Jacksonville Fla.l. Clncin-
natl. New Orleans. Washington. %. c..
Chicago. Augusta. CGaD. Atlanta. Macon.
(GaD. and other prominent daiiies, also
the various monthlies and weeklies. new
books and everything else usually found
in hrst-class news depots .-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
wEnsrERIANs. NEw orFIcERs.
Elected Rt the society's Weeks
Meeting Last Might.


The webstcrlan Debating Society met
last night az No l0I Park avenue, west.
After the usual business. the following
officers were elected:
Prcsdcnt-J W. Hohenstein.
Vice President-S ". GaEan.
Secretary-Chas. r. Powers.
Treasurer-H. Truchelut
Parllamentarian and Critic-B p. Ho-
henstein.
Orthospid-w. u. Spann. Jr.
The question debated was Resolved
That SELF Government Would be Better
states"
The affirmative was taken by Mr.. J W
Hohenstein and W. n. spann. Jr.. ana the
negative by Messrs Il. b. and II W. Ho-
henstein. The debate was decided IN favor
OF the negative side.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
$3.50 20 Richmond, Nn. and Return
Via Southern Railway.

Account annual convention National
Baptist Association CcoloredD Tickets on
sale Sept 10. II. Il. hnal limit sept q.
Rates open 10 all Most convenient sched-
ules Jas Freeman. G. +. and T. A.. l4l
Bull street Phones S0--ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
Will ACCEPT CONDITIONS.
4 Five-Minute Schedule May ne OPP
Grated IN whitaker street.

Grated IN whitaker street.
The street railway company win accept
the granite made by Council Tor double
tracking Barnard street and operating
cars both ways on Whitaker street. in
Guiding the cost OF paving Barnard stree;
with vitrined brick from Congress TO
Broughton street. The switches on Whit
aker street have already been located by
Director Gadsden OF the public works.
There will be three switches on the
street. one between McDonough and LIB
criy streets, one between CASTOR and
Huntington streets. and one between
Park avenue ana Duffy streets. The
switches viii be about half block In
length each 10 allow Of the accumulation
Of i've or six cars In case Of need for
special occasions. n o. understood that II
II the purpose OF the company TO operate
nve-minute schedule on Whitaker
street.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

received your Letter and got the Te,-
terine without difhculty. / used IL this
last time for prickly heat which A. clean.
cd or nicely in three days.
am siad TO know tina, ye.srine is for
sale ia Baltimore. as l desire 40 recon,
mend u 20 my friends. Yours truly ~,
Ensey. Baltimore MD. Aug p. 100 a
cents per box az druggists I'D
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
TELFAIR HOSPITAL REOPESED.
Has Been Closed since July 4. and
Extensive improvements Made.

Extcn-ive improvements Made.
The Telfair Hospital has reopened after
having been closed since July /. Dur
ing that period there have been made a
number OF changes and improvements
New floors have been put In four OF the
warde electric lights and electric bells
have been put IN throughout the build
ing. the lower halls have been painted
the operating room. which formerly mad
a wooden floor has a tile floor, and new
bath tubs have been put in throughout
the building. The private rooms also have
been refurnished.
The expenses for these improvements
viii be charged up 90 the maintenance
fund, which has been accommodating for
some time and which will cover the costs
involved
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

Special attention will be given TO she
comfort and pleasure of those going by
the seaboard Air Line Railway TO the
annual convention Of the National Bap-
tiss Association (colored), 70 be held In
Richmond. Sept. i2-0.
These rates are open 10 everybody.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

The annual convention OF the National
Baptist Association (coiored) will be IN
session at Richmond. Va. Sept. ~. 10. Il.
Is, Is. II. IS. 10 ard %. Take the Sea-
board Air Line Railway.
These rates ore open 70 everybody.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
wAYoRoss GUN cLUB.
Forest city club WIN send n Team
90 Tournament.

The Forest city Gun club has received
an invitation to attend the first annual
tournament Of the waycross Gun Club.
10 be held on Wednesday. Sept. y. The
programme. which has been received by
the secretary. arranges for ten Ool events
of ten. fifteen. twenty and twenty -five
blue rocks. The entrance Zee ranges from
81 20 10 asa with $50. $500 and 5000 add
cd to purses
Arrangements are being made 10 send a
team from Savannah. and In all PROBABLE
i;y five OF the best shots OF the Forest
CITY will visit Waycross on this occasion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
RICE PLANTERS WORRIED.
storm Prospect Gives Them Cause
for IncasIness


The rice Planters were more badly wor-
ried yesterday. perhaps. az the prospects
Of the storm than almos, any other ciass
Of citizens. Tho rice crop g. just IN con-
diuon TO suffer very serious injury from a
severe storm The planters have already
been damaged somewhat by the heavy
rains which set m just after they had GOT
wen under way with the harvesting
of the early rice. Less than half % this
crop Inns been cut and OF the portI1n cut
a great ieai Be- sim la the nelds. having
been caught by the rain and being too
vet 10 remove.
The planters have lct the harvest water
on the ueids which have not been cut as
the water furnishes a support 10 the rice
ard serves 10 keep ~ from being bown
down 20 the ground. but should the hanks
break the damage will Euil be- great
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
$3.50 60 Richmond. Va. aud Return
via Southern RnfIUav

Account annual convention National
Baptist Association (colored). Tickets on
sale Sept. 10. II. y. final limit Sept p
Rates open 10 all. Most convenient sehea-
ules Jas. Freeman. c. =. ana T. A Ia
Bull street. Phones S0-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

Tickets on sale for the annual conven-
ton OF the National Baptist Association
tcolored). ut Richmond. Va. Sept. 10. II.
p. good until Sept. q inclusive Take
the seaboard Air Line Railway.
These rates are open TO everybody -ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
sunday Trips to Brgn.wick via Plan,
sy.tc&. 81.

The Plant System will sell round-trlp
tickets 20 Brunswick on Sundays. limited
20 date Of sale. at rate OF 800 Trains
leave at 2:io a. m. and $50 a. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07

Tickets to the annual convention Of the
National Baptist Association Ccolored). at
Richmond good for thirteen days, by the
seabosrd Air Line Railway.
These rates are open to everybody.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
ron GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.

Twenty Candidates for Positions In
Postonice Examined Yesterday.
Twenty applicants for positions az car
riers and clerks IN The Savannah post
once were examined yesterday in the post
once building by sir Harry Rawh. sec
rotary OF the Civil Service Examining
Board.
Twelve 81 the applicants were white
men. seven. colored men. ana one. n color
- woman. This s. tl<zacond coiored wo-
man who has been examined In Savannah
since the establishment Of the Civil Ser
vice Board. The other candidate passed
the examination but failed 90 receive an
appointment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-07
To Brunswick and Return sI.oo via
the Plant system. Sundax

In addition 20 the Charleston Sunday
excursions. the Plant system are selling
round-trsp tickets 10 Brunswick. good on
Sundays only, at rate OF 500 for the
round trip. Trains leave a, 9:io a. N. and
$50 o. mad.