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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR.
Fireworks Dealers Watch for the
Advent of Christmas Eve.

Fireworks Dealers Watch for the
Advent of Christmas Eve.
The joyial gayety of Christmas week
is already in the air. Each day the
streets are filed with shoppers, pur-
chasing the presents that are to glad
den the hearts of the recipients on
Christmas morn. Occasionally the
loud report of a. cannon cracker lends
Its enthusiastic Endorsement to the an
nouncement that Christmas is here.
The fireworks business, however, has
been extraordinarily slow. There have
been few purchases and although the
dealers display their wares in attrac-
tive fashion in front of their stores
they succeed in enticing "a compare
lively limited number tO come in and
buy. On tomorrow they all conf
IDENTIFY expect the business will assume
very much more encouraging aspect
and that on Christmas Eve and the
day itself there will be sufficient bug
mess to repay them for the long period
of waiting.
1t is the custom in the city for the
boys to build their bonfiires and dis
play their fireworks on Christmas
Eve and Christmas night. For weeks
elllCody IHS IVY nave Deell dCEullu-
lating barrels and boxes for their IL
lurnip ations and many merchant and
householder has suffered OH this ac-
count. In the Park Extension and in
every square where bonfires are per-
mitted by the city authorities there
willfbe extensive illutninations and a
plentiful display of fireworks.
"Wednesday. which is Christmas Day,
will be- holiday in. all of the retail
eli a
and Tuesday will be days of extra ex-
ertion for the clerks. When for the
forty eight hours they have in imme-
diate prospect they have attended to
theswants of their customers. they will
have earned the rest that win be theirs
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
REFUSED A NEW TRIAL.
Judge seabroOk Says sherman Rich
ards Must Pay the Penalty.


Sherman Richards, already tried and
convicted for murder, was refused
new trial in the Superior Court yes
terday. Richards was found guilty of
the murder of Hagar Robinson, wo-
man with whom he had been living,
and sentenced to be hanged.
The crime with which Richards was
charged was peculiarly causeless and
atrocious one, according to the evil
dence, without anything to excuse or
palliate it. There had been some
tri1ing dispute between Richards and
the woman and he shot her down
without any further provocation.
After the shooting he endeavored to
make his escape, but was followed by
a. crowd OF people including several
policemen, for a number of hours. He
was not captured until pistol ball
had struck him in the arm and dis
abled him and thus prevented him
from making further resistance.
At the trial Richards contended that
the homicide was AN accident and that
he had not really intended to Kill the
woman. The evidence that he intro
duced to support this theory did not
bear it out. and the verdict of guilty,
without recommendation, was returned.
1t is probable that the case will be
carried to the Supreme Court of the
state A new trial has been refused by
Judge Seabrook and unless an appeal
is taken sentence to death on the gal
lows will be Immediately imposed.
The motion for a new trial In the
case of Matilda Maxwell was also ar
gued before Judge Seabrook on yes
terday The defendant was tried and
convicted of the murder of Melinda
Montgomery, but on the verdict of the
jury was sentenced to Imprisonment at
hard labor in the penitentiary for life,
instead of the death penalty. In this
case Judge Seabrook reserved his de-
ciSihn. ~
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
THEY HAVE BEEN BUSY.
But Court officers Will Now Begin
to Enjoy Holiday.

to Enjoy Holiday.
This has scarcely been a holiday
week in the Superior and City Courts
and the Court of Ordinary. Despite
the fact that the season of Merry
Christmas closely approaches, there
has been little. cessation in legal bust
ness and the judges and officers of the
court have been kept busy all of the
time.
From now on, however, the officers
Of the courts will begin to enjoy a hol-
iday. There will be nothing doing in
theF courts until after Christmas, and
but very. little until after the first or
the year. In the Superior Court the
grand jury has been discharged until
the first week in January. and so will
be believed of duties that would other
WISE, at this season of good will, be
tireSome and onerous.
Those, officers of the court whose du-
ties2pernlit have left the city, either on
visits to their friends or to hunt the
elusive deer, turkey or quail in Sec
tioils of the state where game is plen-
tiful. The river swamps this year are
filledtwith duck and several of the Off
GERS of the courts, who are enthusiastic
sporfsmen, will lift out their boats and
tryEtheir luck
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
THE THRONES OF EUROPE.
Some of Them Lack Heirs or Even
. PrcteDdcrs.
From The London News.

From the London News.
In this kingdom men have for many
years been so accustomed to see our
sovereigns rejoicing in their children's
children that we can hardly imagine
a difficulty in the accession to a
throne. Yet among the hereditary rul-
ers of Europe at the present moment
considerably less than half have sons
to succeed them, and In several states
there is doubt on danger as to- the
succession.
Omitting petty Princes. the Euro
pean sovereigns are three Emperors,
fourteen Kings, seven Grand Dukes,
and four Dukes, In all twenty eight. or
these only eleven at present have chill
dren to follow them, while two. IL not
three. require an act Of settlement.
The King of Servla has no heirs at
ell. the Grand Duke OF Hesse's near
est male heir is connected with him
only through Philip the Magnanimous.
who died In 1867, and the young Duke
Of Saxe-Coburg- Gotha's heir Is the
King OF Portugal. In the last case
there is, Of course, every probability
of an early marriage, and issue.
OF the Emperors, only the German
has a son. The Czar's heir is broth
er; and the heir Of Austria a nephew.
Among Kings, Edward VII and the
Kings Of Denmark, Greece, Portugal,
and Sweden have sons. The king
doms Of Bavaria, Belgium, Roumania,
Saxony, and Spain would, as matters
are, fall to near reltives. THE heirs
OF Italy and the Netherlands are cou-
sins. the matter being complicated IN
the latter case by the fact that the
cousin Is already a reigning sovereign.
the Grand Duke OF Sake Weimar. The
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
GOODMAN Is IN JAIL.

Committed by Commissioner Pend
ling Preliminary Hearing.
Abnere Goodman, the negro boy
charged with. robbing the postoffice at
Br6oklet Ga, was committed to Jail
Yesterday morning by United States
Commissioner Ryals, pending a prelim-
mary hearing. The hearing has been
fixed for Tuesday afternoon.
Three witnesses from the little viii
lage. the postoffice of which was rob-
bed have been summoned to attend the
hearing and give their evidence. 1t
is said that there is a strong case
against the defendant, and there is lit
tie doubt of his guilt. The original ar
rest was made by Postofilce Inspector
William H. Lewis.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
IN POLICE COURT.
Charges Against South CarOlinian
Were withdrawn.

were WltuuT@h"h'
At yesterdays session of Police Court
Charlie Boyles, the white man charged
with, the larceny of push cart was
dismissed. Boyles WAS on his way, with
his wife, to spend the Christmas holi-
days at his old home in South Caro-
lima when placed under arrest. When
the case was called by the Recorder the
prosecutor graciously withdrew the
charges.
William Brown. colored, was remand
ed for trial in the City Court for the
larceny of standards.
George Shine and Robert links, the
negroes found in the street almost
frozen. were each fined SO. An owner
appeared at headquarters bright and
early for the two turkeys that Shine
had when arrested. He had sent the
negro home with the birds and the first
intimation that the man had fallen by
the wayside was when he read the
story in the Morning News.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
SEASON or BANK DIVIDENDS.
Holders VIII Receive Their share
OF Banks Profits.

The season for the payment Of divi-
dends upon Sayannahs bank stock he's
come, and holders viii have the divi-
dends paid them or placed TO their
credit. Among the banks that have de-
clared, dividends already are the Sa-
Citizens Bank and the Oglethorpe Saw
ings and Trust Company. All three
have declared per cent. dividend.
The other banks VIII publish their dIvi-
dend notices later
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Rev. Father Bernard, o. s. b.. OF
Belmont, N. c., is the guest OF Rev
Father Aloysius, pastor OF Sacred
Heart Church. Father Bernard win
ofiiclate at some of the Christmas
masses.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Il. Macarthur
and child arrived yesterday and Will
nuke Savannah their future home
Mr.. Macarthur Is secretary for Near
thur q. Sons CO., and has been most
successfully managing the Knoxville
house.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
HAVE SOLD MANY TREES.

Christmas Trees Brought From
Maine to Make Children Happy.
The fact that this is the holiday
season and Christmas is near at hand
finds plentiful evidence on the streets,
where Christmas trees. and the toys
that make Christmas delightful to the
youthful heart are plentifully dis
played.
Those who have Christmas trees to
sell have been exceedingly fortunate,
and many of the trees have already
been sold. The finer trees. are not
produced near the city, but are
brought to Savannah from the spruce
woods of Maine. There whole forests
Of the trees. thought to make the
Christmas happy and joyous are to be
found
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22


Ply. C.-H. E, Dreeson. *
". CA. Karstens. ~.
fLLC.-H. Schroeder. - S@t
g. OF. Turner.
.Treasurer--John +. Lubs.
2Recorder-C. Toussaint.
M. of C.-S. Steinman
@. of G.-R. Breltenbach.
Tyler-M. Proentsch.
Legal Adviser-J. j.. Cam.
Medical Examiner-Dr. VAIL.
Board of Trustees-C. p. Connery,
j. x. Taylor, z. Elsinger.
The following is THE committee for
entertaining the grand lodge delegates
and visiting members at the state con-
vention, Feb. 10 and IL:
H. f. Dreeson, c. Toussaint, J. II.
Lubs, w. w. Starr, Mr.. Grantham, L.
f. Beytagh, II. Schroeder, o. w. Nell.
NJ. Roentsch, A. Karstens, S. Stein
man, II. Steffens, G.. Mendel, w. f..
Courtney. Thomas Turner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
Cured OF Piles
Where Knife Failed.

Amos Croker of Worcester. writes.
IA fter going through n frightful sur
glcal operation and after trying any
lumber Of salves and ointments. ons
100 box OF Pyramid Pile Cure gave
speedy relief and II quickly cured me.
An druggists sell 1t. Little book
"piles Causes and Cure" mailed free
pyramid, Drug Co., Marshall, Mich.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
EDISON MEMS CHRISTMAS.

Annual Distribution of Gifts ON
Xmas Eve.
The annual distribution Of Christmas
presents will be made by the Edison
Electric Illuminating Company Tues
day night. The employees Of the conf
pany will gather in the school house
of the Kate Baldwin Free Kindergar-
ten System, which adjoins the works
of the company, and there they will he
met by Mr.. George J Baldwin, who
viii make the presentation. These ar
fairs have been given now for a num-
Der OF years. and are looked forward
TO with much pleasant anticipation by
the company's employees.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
BUILDING gERMITs ISSUED.
Authority Given for the Erection of
Ttvo-stOry Residences.

Building permits have been issued
from the Office OF the city tax assessors
to Mr.. j. S. Wood 10 build one two
story house on Thirty-eighth street,
cast. and 10 Mr.. T.. y. Fitzgerald TO
build one two-story house on DE Soto
avenue
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
HOW SHE CROSSED A RIVER.
Filipino Woman Sets an Example
for Orr Soldiers. -.4

N ri A'Nt O1f Sotuiers. .tft
From a Pansy Letter In the Mobile
Register.
Just beyond San Pedro Nc, came to
the Sibalom river. the bed of which is
asmile wide, covered with big and Iit-
tie boulders, with here and there a
swift running stream. The main river
is probably 200 yards wide and is easily
forded, except after heavy rain,
when 1t rises rapidly and becomes a
raging torrent. 1t usually subsidies I'm
a few hours after the rain has ceased
to fall When the river is up many
people gather on either bank to await
an opportunity to cross.
Our treasurer was once sitting on the
banks with a lot of natives waiting
for the river to subside. and had been
there, wet, hungry and tired, for hours.
praying 10 get across. The river was
boiling and foaming and no one dare.
make an attempt to cross. Presently
an old woman came along, took look
at the river, gave a contemptuoug
glance at the manly sex there gathered
and then walked UP the bank about
a hundred yards, where she stripped
off her clothing. She made a carefuf
bundle of all her belongings. raised
them above her head and entered the
stream
The water was over her head. but
she made no attempt to swim. She
would sink beneath the water until
her toes touched a boulder and would
then give a jump. The current would
give her lift and send her diagonally
down the stream a few Yards. She
kept repeating the operation until al
last she had reached the other bank.
far below where she had started.
She waded out with her bundle per-
fectly dry donned her clothes and
vanished through the thicixef
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22

1T is reported that Col. John ".
Partridge. when he becomes New
York's Police Commissioner, viii an
point a newspaper man as his deputy
In charge OF Brooklyn This Is per-
haps on the theory that the coloncf
wants man who knows a good deal
more about the police than he ever
finds space 70 tell. William Croolee
and James NJ. Wood. both BrookiyK
journalists. arc guessed az a. nnsslbis
appointees
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-22
KNIGHTS OF FIDELITY.

The following are the newly elected
officers of Ocean City Lodge. knights
Of Fidelity:
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

u. S. Land Office, The Dales, Oregon, Aug
Is, 1901. Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act of con-
gress of June 3, 1878, entitled IAN act for the
sale of timber lands in the states of California
Oregon, Nevada and Washington Territory
as extended to all the public land states by
act of August 4, 1892
EMMA Il. BONNEY
OfTygh Valley, county of Wasco, state of Ore
gon, has on May 20, 1901 filed in this office her
sworn statement No.lSl, for the purchase ofthe
northwest a southwest 4, and southwest a
northwest q Of section No, in township No.2
north, range No . east, w. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish her claim
to said land before the Register and Receiver
of this Office at The Dalles, Oregon, on Mon
day, the 2Sth day of October, 1901.
She names as witnesses: Clyde Bonney of
Hood River, Oregon; A. A. Bonney of Tygh
Valley, Oregon; Ed. Mays and Joseph Mays
of Hood River, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested TO file
their claims in this Office on or before said
18th day of October 1901.
a24o0A JAY y ITTCA2 RpOfstar
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27
Shawl with a History.

Covering the pulpit at the memorial
services at the U. B. church, Thursday,
was black cashmere shawl belonging
to Mrs. Mcclure, ,and has been in her
family over 80 years 1t seems fated to
do duty as it did Thursday When
President Garfeld's memorial services
were held throughout the country, Mrs.
McGuire resided in McMinnville, Ore,
and on this occasion the shawl was
brought forth and adorned the speaker
table. 1t was also used on many other
funeral services Of less prominence.
When it was determined so hold the Nc
Kinley memorial services in this city,
Mrs. McGuire remembered the shawl
and kindly rendered its use to the chair
man Of the decorating committee, Mrs.
Baldwin, who SO artistically draped it
on the pulpit. Thursday it repeated a
service which it is hoped may be its last
of similar character. The white Grape
shawl draped over the black shawl is a
relic of Mrs. Baldwin's brought from
Canada, which will be treasured more
than ever since being used for this sad
occasion.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27
Sherifs Sale.
In the Circuit Court Of the state of oregon 70

In the Circuit Court of the state of Oregon for
Wasco County.
Almeda II. Barrett, plaintiff, VS.. Darwin
Bradley, Minnie Bradley, Wilson II. Winans
and John Leland Henderson, defendants.
BY virtue of am execution, decree and order
of sale, duly issued out OF and under the seal
ofthe Circuit Court of the state of Oregon forthe
county OF Wasco, to me directed and dated the
18th day of September, 1901, upon decree for
the foreclosure of certain mortgage, and
Judgment rendered and entered in said Court
on the 18th day OF September, 1901, in the
above entitled cause, in favor Of the plaintiff
and against the defendants, Darwin Bradley
and Minnie Bradley, as judgment debtors, in
the sum Of five hundred and ninety-seVen and
15-l00 tsJg7.I5) dollars, with interest on s5l375
thereof from the 9th day OF september. 1901,
al the rate of ten per cent per annum, and in
terest on the sum Of tifty four ts5l00l dollars
thereof as attorneys fees, at six per
cent per annum from said date, and the fur
ther sum OF seventeen and 1900 (siT.lD dol
lars. costs, and the costs Of and upon this
writ, and commanding me 10 make sale Of
the real property embraced in such decree Of
foreclosure aud hereinafter described, will,
on the 2lst day Of October, 1901, al the hour Of
10 . clock in the forenoon OF said day, and at
the 'front.' door Of the County Court House, in
Dalles city, Wasco county, Oregon, sell at
public auction 10 the highest bidder for cash
In hand, all the right, title Snd interest which
the defendants, Darwin Bradley and Minnie
Bradley, or either OF them had on the l2th day
OF August, lS9, the date OF the mortgage fore
closed herein, or which such defendants or
any Of the defendants herein have since ae-
quired OF now bave in and 10 the following
described real property, situate and being In
Wasc0 county, oregon, to-wiE fhe south naif
Of the southeast quarter and the south half Of
the southwest quarter OF section twenty-five
t2jl OF township Oug lll north, range nine ig
east OF the willamette Meridian, OF ~ much
OF said property rs will satisfy said judgment
and decree, with costs and accruing costs.
said property will De s0id subject 10 con-
firnafion and redemption a. by law provided.
Dated at fhe Dalles, oregon, this i2fh day
Of September. 1901. ROBERT KELLY.
s2lOls sheriff Wase0 County. OreEon.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27

A. G. Staten went to Salem, Wednes.
day. to take in the state fair.
The Dalles carnival opens next Mon
day. Every preparation has been
made to make it grand success.
Secondhand heating stove for sale by
G. D. Thompson.
Miss Mella 0linger is clerk in the Up
to-Date store.
T.. E. Savage has been sick abed dur.
ing the week and under the doctors
care.
II. A. Hubert Of Dilley, Oregon, is
visiting his uncle, E. r. Bradley.
Mrs. N. NJ. Harrell is again in Port.
land and inquiries after friends in Hood
River.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon. sept. 10,
ia0l.-Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has nled notice Of his
intention to make final proof IN sup
port OF his claim. and that said proof viii
b. made before George T. PBihcT, Z. :. Com
missioner, at Hood River, Oregon, on Fri
day, October IS, 1901. viz.
SAMUEL r. HISS.
OF Hood River. OREGON. "A. r.. No. 5fsf, for lots
I0 II and IA section % anG lot 3, section 81,
township north. range 10 east, W.
He names The following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitiVa-
tion OF said land, viz
David Cooper. Itobt. iseasure. Oscar Freden-
burr aad David Wishari. ali Of Hood River,
oregon.
slsols JAYP LUCAS, Register
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27
Pigs for Sale.
A hne lot of young pigs for sale by
OILS PETER MOHR.
Timber Land, Act June 2, 1881
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver,
Wash, Sept. n, l90l.-NOtice is hereby given
that In compliance with the provisions Of the
act Of congress OF June 3, 1873, entitled "An act
for the sale Of timber lands in the states Of
California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
territory as extended TO all the public land
states by act Of August 4, lS92,
SIMON Il. KREPS,
OF Fulda, county OF Klickitat. stale OF Wash
lngton has this day filed In this Office his sworn
statement No. 2il0 for the purchase of the
southwest I northeast - and northwest =
southeast Z OF section No. II, In township No.
north, range No. II east, W. NJ, and
viii offer proof 10 show that the land sought
Is more valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and TO establish his
claim 10 said land before the Register and
Receiver Of this Office at Vancouver. Wash,
on Tuesday, the 2ith day OF November. lfOl.
He names as Witnesses Halsey II. Cole
Samuel NJ. Cole and John Myers OF Fulda,
Was =. and GeOrge W. Gilmer OF niimer,
Wash.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-iescrihed lands are requested % tile
their claims in this once on or before said
2hh day Of November, 1901.
saln22 W. r. DUNBAR. Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1881
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver, WASH,
Aug. %, l90l.-Notice is hereby given that In
compliance with the provisions of the act OF
congress of June 3. 1873, entitled "An act for
the sale of timber lands in the states of Cali
tornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Ter
ritory," as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892,
RICHARD II. LAMPERT,
of Portland, county of Multnomah, state OF
Oregon, has this day filed in this Office his
sworn statement, No. 2305, for the purchase OF
the southeast a northwest 4 of section No y
in township No. d north, range No. 10 east
w. NJ, and will offer proof TO show
that the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural pur
poses, and TO establish his claim TO said land
before the Register and Receiver of this office
at Vancouver, WASH, on Tuesday, the 9th
day of November, 1901.
He names as witnesses: Joseph V. Reed
Robert f. Cox and August J. Wagnitz, all o
Trout Lake, WASH, and Albert W. Lobdell Of
Portland, Or.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said
5th day OF November, 1901.
a3Oni w. Il. DUNBAR, Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1901-09-27
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Vancouver, WASH, Aug. IA,
lgOl.-Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his in
tention TO make final proof IN support Of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
w. b. Presby, United States Commissioners
for district Of Washington, at his Office In
6oldendale, Washington, on Tuesday, Oct.
s, 1901, viz:
GEORGE II. sELLINGER,
Homestead Entry No. $3.50 for the west half OF
southeast quarter, southeast quarter OF south
west quarter OF section IS and northeast
quarter OF northwest quarter of section ~,
township north, OF range II east, VIII. Mer.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land VIZ.
William COate, Charles A. Pearson, Clans n.
Pearson. Henry C. Kendenburg, all Of Trout
Lake, p. o., Washington.
a2asl7 ". r. DUNBAR. Register.