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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
TO LOOK INTO ELECTION AGAIN.
To-dny's Grand Jury Meeting May
Turn Out Interesting.

The investigation of the recent special
election will occupy the greater portion
Of the time Of the grand jury at its ees-
sion this afternoon and sensational devel-
opments are expected
There are one or two minor criminal
cases to be investigated, but the real in
terest centers in the questioning into po-
litical affairs as they existed at the last
election. Superintendent of the Fire De-
partment John f. Mcguire has been sub
poenaed to appear before the jury and
tell what he knows Of McAlpin headquar-
tiers and the purchasing of votes at the
Court House. Mr.. j. r. Saussy, Jr., had
been told, and so informed the grand jury.
that the fire chief could throw some light
on the headquarters located in Nicholson
Hall on Drayton street.
IT Is not known whether Mr.. Saussy
has been able to locate witness who is
supposed 10 know a great deal mention
OF which was made In the Morning News
yesterday The other volunteer witness.
however. as far as is known. has not
changed his mind about testifyug and
unless he docs during the morning will
appear IN the grand jury room with some
startling information.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
FIFTY-sEvEN EDITORS.
New Hampshire Newspaper Men Will
Visit Savannah Next Week.


Fifty-seven New Hampshire newspaper
men representing the various news
papers in New Hampshire controlled by
the New Hampshire Publishing Company
of Manchester, viii visit Savannah next
week
The party is in charge of Mr.. John
T. Patrick, industrial agent of the
Seaboard Air Line and is being taken
from Manchester to Tampa and return
by the Seaboard Air Line people. Mr. G..
FRANKLIN Wiley, treasurer of the Frank
hn-Jackson Advertising Company of Man
chester, is conducting the exctifsioffiistts.
They are making stops at various cities
in the South, and will take in Savanna n
and its sights for a day and will possibly
be here two days. They will be taken
through the city and will visit the Sea-
boards great terminals.
The newspapers represented in the
party are all controlled by the New
Hampshire Publishing Company of Man
chester and they thoroughly represent
the various sections and interests of the
state. The visit of the editors to Savan-
nah is expected 20 be of mutual benefit
and interest to the people here and the
visitors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
NO FORMAL OPENING.
New Fire station VIII he Properly
Manned in the Morning.

Fire Station No. 6. on Thirty-eighth
and Barnard streets, will be opened for
business tomorrow morning without the
sounding of trumpets or other exercises.
There will be no formal opening. as was
at first intended. and the men will simply
be on hand to answer all calls from that
section OF the city.
Two horses will be sent to the new
station this afternoon, and 1t will be their
duty to pull the heavy engine The SUI
pernumeraries appointed this week by
Mayor Myers have been instructed to re-
port to Foreman Arthur Rodgers at the
new station and the men will go prepared
TO make stay OF it. Coal has been sent
10 the station and a fire will be built in
the furnace for the first time tonight
so that the water in the steamers boiler
will be hot Saturday morning
The many delays in equipping the ap-
paratus for service probably caused SUI
perintendent Mcguire TO abandon the idea
of having a formal opening, with a light
luncheon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
NEW BELT IN OPERATION.
Cars Running Both ways on Barnard
and whitaker Streets.

The Abercorn and Barnard belt line was
put in operation by General Manager Nc
Intire for the first time last night and the
result was satisfactory The double
tracking was completed some time ago,
as announced in the Morning News, but
it required several days to straighten out
matters and arrange a schedule. Cars
now run both ways on Barnard and Alb
crcorn streets. when previously they have
only gone north on Barnard. There is an
interval of seven and a half minutes be-
tween cars, and this schedule will be kept
up.
Cars are also being run both ways on
Whitaker street by means of a transfer
system, and this plan will be followed
until switches can be placed at proper
intervals There are now two cars on the
Whitaker street line, with CASTOR street
as the probable meeting point, although
it is not confined to that street. That is
the halfway point, but the transfer will
be made wherever the cars meet.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
BENJAMIN r.. ARMSTRONG DEAD.
He Was for Many Years One of Sa-
vannah's Leading Builders.

vannah's Leading Builders.
Mr.. Benjamin r. Armstrong, for many
years one of the leading contractors of
home in Guyton. MIR. Armstrong had
been in i'll health for long time. The
last ten days or more he had been con-
fined to his bed, and his death was not
unexpected.
Mr.. Armstrong was 20 years old. He
was born in Jamestown. r. l., in July,
1881. When a mere lad he came to Sa-
vannah on a sailing vessel, and soon aft
erward, obtained employment on Fort
Pulaski which was then being built by
the United States government under the
superintendent of Capt, afterwards
Gen. Mansfield who had charge of the
Army Engineer Corps at that time.
After the fort had been built Mr.. Arm
strong was employed on a number of the
principal buildings in the city,
among them the Custom House
lie superintendent the construction
of the old Central Railroad Offices depot
shops and other buildings built by the
late President Wadley in the SOS. After
that he began contracting on his own
account. For years he was associated
with Mr.. j. G. Cornell, and together they
built some of the largest buildings in Sa-
vannah.
MIR. Armstrong leaves a wife, two sons
Messrs. l.. G. and George F. Armstrong
of Savannah. and two daughters, Mrs
Donald G. Clark of Effingham and Mrs
Davis of Mobile, Ala.
His remains will be brought to Savannah
this morning. The funeral will take place
from the Central Railroad depot at S4s
o'clock. The interment will be in Laurel
Grove Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
DEATH OF WARD GORDON.
A Long Illness Ended Bright Little
life

Little James Ward Gordon, the 5-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Cor
don. died at o'clock yesterday afternoon
at the home OF his parents. No. 129 Aber-
corn street. after an illness of nearly
three months. Death resulted from blood
poisoning.
The child was first taken IN with fever.
which assumed typhoid form. and.final-
ly eliminated In pneumonia. first in one
lung. then IN the other. and in the end.
blood poisoning set in. Several consulta-
lions OF physicians have been held in the
last few days. but nothing could be done
The case was a hopeless one. and death
was welcome relief TO the little sufferer.
The funeral viii take place from the res
idcnce at 4 o'clock this afternoon
In their bereavement, the parents and
relatives have the deep sympathy OF
many friends.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
FLOWER GARDENS ROBBED.
MIR. Crafts Place ON Fortieth street
Visited by Thieves.

The flower garden of Mr.. William NJ
Crafts, at No. 800 Fortieth street. west,
was visited by thieves night before last
or early yesterday morning. and almost
every plant was taken away. Two Of
the larger rose trees that could not be
taken out of the ground were broken and
stripped Of their leaves. This was prob
ably done IN an effort 10 pull the bushes
out Of the ground ana not with "A desire
10 destroy them. Although this robbery aud
others have not been reported az police
headquarters. considerable complaint has
been made by people living IN the south
ern section Of the city.
The flower stealing IN believed 20 be the
work 0f negro boys who manage 10 dis
pose ~ their p,under In other parts OF
The city. Probably IN tho majority OF
cases flowers offered for sale by Inc urch.
ms were stolen from some garden. The
police are ~ the opinion th6t efsalins ~
abs character could be- Fuccesffully han.
1led n pennons would refuse 20 boy plants
from irresponfibie parties. end too.
would csll upon an oflcor 20 arrest th0ts
with the nowfft,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
BIG DUKE ON ITS WAY.
Dell VIII Probably He'll Place with
in Next Two Weeks.

The Big Duke will probably be in place
and sounding all fire alarms within the
next two weeks. U
Supt. Mcguire of the fire department,
received word yesterday that the big bell
has been shipped from the foundry in
Cincinnati, and it is expected daily. 1t
will take the firemen about week to
place it in the tower at Central station
on Oglethorpe avenue, and when the work
has been completed the gong will be test
ed. The bell is a great convenience to
people living in the southern section of
the city, and can be heard distinctly a
considerable distance outside of the city.
The old bell was badly cracked and could
not be repaired, but the new big Duke
will probably be as acceptable.
The bell for No. fire station, on Thr-
ty-eighth and Barnard streets, was made
at the same foundry and was shipped with
the larger bell.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
BETHESDA'S ANNIVERSARY.
Programme for It's Celebration Next
Tuesday, April 23.


The 151st anniversary of the Union So
ciety and the 161st of the foundation of
Whiteheld's Orphan Home. it is expected
will be the greatest gathering at Be
thesda that has taken place since the lay
ing of the cornerstone of the new build
ing in 1870.
The presence of Gov. Gambler, who will
deliver the annual address. viii add great
~ to the OCCASION and will attract many
who wish to welcome the chief magistrate
of the state.
The Governors address will be delivered
at $3.50 O'Clock, in order to give those who
cannot get out from the city until after
business hours an opportunity of listening
TO 1t.
The stewards of the society have met
with a hearty response in their efforts to
provide the usual dinner given by our
citizens 20 the boys at Bethesda.
Forty new members have been added
to the rob of the Union Society since its
last annual meeting, and it is hoped that
there will be large increase during
the coming year. Any one desiring to
help Bethesda by becoming member can
do so by sending a years dues, IS, to any
of the officers of the society or to any
member. There is no place outside of
ones family where s. will do more good
than If contributed 10 the support of the
Bethesda Orphan House. The officers of
the Union Society are:
President-J. II. Estilk
Vice Presidential. r. Thomas.
Treasurer-W. E. Coney
Secretary-E. w. Cubbedge.
Mana gers-Thomas Ballantyne. r. B.
Reppart, Samuel Herman. f. F. Lowell,
W. J. DeRenne, Samuel B. Adams, c. II.
Dorset, +. W. Cubbedge. ]. r. Dillon.
Honorary Managers-R. d. Walker r.
f. Lester, G. NJ Sorren, William Rogers,
J. II. NJ. Chnch.
Stewards-A. S. Nichols. Hugh Logan.
J. w. Jackson. F. f. Kelbach, Joseph
Phillips. A. II. Chapman. c. A. Vetter. A.
Kessel, John II. Fox j. Cooper Harris,
William A. Reaves, W. w. Pringle. w. b.
Stubs, Wilbur Coney, John O'Keefe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
In New Quarters.

Mr. r. Van Wagenen has moved his
office to the Merchants National Bank
building. And the business of the Mutual
Benefit Life Insurance Company, as well
as that of the Georgia Investment Com
pany, will hereafter be transacted from
there Mr.. Van Wagenen occupies room
8. He is agent for the Mutual Benefit
Life and holds the position of treasurer
for the Investment Company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
"oueen OF Sea Routes,n

Savannah to Baltimore. Washington.
Philadelphia, New York and Boston, is
via Merchants & Miners Transportation
Cos. elegant steamers. Accommodations
and cuisine unsurpassed. Tickets, in
Guiding meals and stateroom on steam
ers at fares much less than via rail. No
dust; no cinders, and opportunity of en-
joying the bracing salt sea cir Invig-
Grating and beneficial Travel via Queen
of Sea Routes and enjoy your trip North.
J. j. Carolan, Agent Uptown office, Ill
Bull street. Savannah, Ga.--ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
Why Do You Scratch +.

When you can cure yourself for fifty
cents? All skin diseases, such as letter
salt rheum, ringworm. eczema, etc, can
be surely cured by an ointment called
Tetterine. Any number of testimonials
shown for the asking. Nothing else is as
good. Unless your druggist has it, send
so cents in stamps to the manufacturer,
J. T. Shuptriue, Savannah, Ga, for a box
postpaid.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
The only Limited Trntn.

operated every day in the week from Sa-
vanuah is via the Seaboard Air Line
Railway. The famous Florida and Metro
politan Limited" leaves Savannah daily
at 1850 p. m, railroad time for Southern
Pines. Pinehurst, Richmond, Washington
ton and New York; also the Florida Fasi
Mail leaves Savannah daily at 11:59 d. m.
for all Eastern cities For tickets, etc
phone No 2S or call at ticket office, cor
ner Bull and Bryan streets.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
A beautiful Launch.

We can show a beautiful naphtha
launch, entirely new, just received. IS
feet long, with cabin and 10 horsepower
double cylinders, absolutely perfect, now
in commission, probably the fieetest boat
here.
This elegant launch will be sold cheap
for cash or on time, if desired. Fun tria
given to purchaser. Sleeping accommoda-
ton for six Apply Lippman Bros, whole
sale druggists, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19

our latest novelty from the orient--a
mechanical turtle IN a japanese hand
painted glass box presented 20 al pur-
ehasors Saturday. April -. Great amuse-
meni for the children nothing like n ever
given away before. Don't fell 10 bring
or send the children The Great Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Company. 10 nrouFhton
street, west. telephones GiG - n Wiieon,
fnanaGcT I'D.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19

Plant System 1000 mile books are good
in Alabama. Florida. Georgia, North Car
DINA, South Carolina. Virginia and Wash
ington, D. C. Price, SIS EACH For xale
at ticket Offices. De Soto Hotel and depot
Telephone lad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
Tourists Returning Home.

Should stop over at Camden. Southern
Pines, Pinehurst and Old Point Comfort.
Only direct route is via the Seaboard Air
Line Railway. Double daily service, ele-
CANT trains and quick schedules. For
tickets, reservations, etc., phone No. 2S
or call at ticket Office corner Bull and
Bryan streetS.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
Leaguers' Monthly Social.

ing of the Epworth League of Wesley
Monumental Church will be held tonight
at the parsonage, No. 1Os Bolton street,
east. An evening of pleasure is promised
by the committee. The Leaguers and
their friends are cordially invited.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. II soothes the
child. softens the gums, allays all main
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
EGG-HuNr ron PRIZES.
WIZ Take place at Lincoln ana
Tblrty-seyenth streets.

An egg hunt VIII be given az Lincoln
and Thiry-seyenth streets this afternoon
from 5 o'clock until s. Tickets viii enti.
tis the holder not only 20 refreshments,
but 20 ali the eggs that can be found. IN
addition Two prizes vii be offered. 3 boa
~ cnudy % che girl securing the greatest
number " eG6f. ana o knife ~ tie hes
that shall Dr. mcst Euccenffui in a simi-
lar search. Tho proceeds ~ he entertain.
msnf gill be sadeq 70 the EsaieT oaer-
~ " ths ennqss school " o. Michael :
ehepsi
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
Al Estilrs News Depot. \

At EstlITs News Depot, NO. IS Bull
street. Savannah Morning News and all
the other leading dailies, with a large and
varied stock of standard books and light
literature. monthlies and weeklies, and
full line of stationery, and everything else
usually found in a first-class news depot.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19

A Plant System mileage book ooysrs
more territory than any uckaf sold
1hef ere 5000 from Port Tampa 10 Wsshs
nston' On ssls - % eots Hotel ticket
~f1es ~ earh.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19

TruysiefE 81 81 kinds csp save money
~ caiiinR a. tie Plant system ticket o.
nee. De Aofo Hofsl Miisaes books. 5000
30 Ga states. sol1 a. 81 each. ~ cents
psr mile. God ~ ogW ths ss@ss ~
Eiefida, --a6.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
ELEGANT DINING CARS
On All Trains Via the Southern Rail-

New York and Florida Express, leaves
Savannah at 1855 p. m, and United States
Fast Mail at 1890 a. M, Central time,
daily. Both trains carry Pullman draw
ing-room sleepers through to New York
and dining cars. Office, 141 Bull street
phones S50-ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
A Plant system mileage BOOK win car

ry you from Port Tampa to Washing
ton and Charleston to Montgomery. Good
all over the state of Florida Twelve
trains a day from Savannah to points
South, North, East and West.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19

st wish to inform you of the wonderful
cure which Graybeard has wrought on
me. For the last twelve years / have
been troubled with dyspepsia, gas on
stomach, jerking and nervous. This
trouble grew so severe at times that I
could scarcely stand upon my feet /
was in this miserable condition when
Graybeard arrived. The first few doses
relieved me. and l have not terked from
nervousness since, nor have / suffered
from gas on stomach or from dyspepsia
II have taken two bottles OF GRAVEYARD
and have taken the pills along with n
and am now quite well again. I cannot
nraise shis valuable medicine enough. and
strongly recommend II 10 all who are
troubled with dyspepsia. stomach or liver
troubles Yours sincerely
Mrs. William Pollard.
Iona, Ontario, Canada.
For colds and grippe. keep the bowels
open by taking Graybesrd Pills. latte
treasures. 25c the box A. all drug stores
Oet Grsybeard COMPOUND ~ all drug
stores. ~ 10 the families best friend
noN hespfas Drug Co
Fr0prieiora.~ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-19
DE SOTO HOTEL.

First-class accommodations for 500
guests. Among the improvements the
past summer 60 new bathrooms were add
ed. Tourists find Savannah the most in
teresting city in the South An ideal
winter resort Special rates for families
remaining week or more. Tourists stop
ping at the De Soto may become asso-
cite members of the Savannah Golf
Club.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
LONDON FINANCIAL REVIEW.

London, April 1S.-Conscquent upon the pentitude
of money, the Indebtedness of $4,000 900 to the Bank
of England fully redeemed by the middle of
the week, but fresh borrowings since of e 2Oo000o
at AZ cent, various dates, have been neces-
sary to meet the requirements. In spite of the
easier condition of short loans discounts hardened
owing TO the large outflow to the provinces during
the last fortnight. reducing the banks reserve to
under f220@o,0to and the adverse movement of New
York exchange. Probably however this will not
be maintained. Money as likely to be somewhat
scarce until the Budget is introduced, April IS.
as cearances of dutiablc goods in the mean time
will doubtless be very heavy, causing an inflow
OF cash into the Bank of England. Thereafter
cearances will probably be meagre.
As the disbursements considerably exceeding
the income, the Treasury will be Obliged to raise
money The Treasury during the last week had
recourse TO bank borrowing in order TO meet pay
mtnts. The usual April and May movements of
cash toward the country likely to reduce
further the reserve OF the Bank Of England. not
allowing reduction of the bank rate unless in
the event OF extensive Continental and American
applications for the loan causing large gold i'm
ports though the prospect of inflow is hope
full. owing to the conditions OF money and exchange
in New-York and the fact that London has been
large buyer of American securities.
Half a million In gold is leaving India to-day. and
is due IN London May ;. 1t will tend TO
strengthen the bank when its resources will be
considerably taxed by the finance market in its ap-
The statist' regards tho condition Of Great
Britains foreign trade of great importance 70
the money market" adding.
1t means that in view OF the enormous purchases
Of foreign produce We are indebted foreign coun
tries, especially the United Sttaes. Should any
thing arise 70 induce the United States or France
10 ask for payment in gold, instead OF securities
very tight condition would ensue. Our indebted
ness to New-York ana Paris is not likely to have
an adverse effect on the position in London While
money In New-N ork and Paris is cheap and the
rate IS 81 per cent IN London. there will be suffi
cent inducement for American and French bankers
10 leave their money here. But the position may
be considerably modified IN the when
money in the United States and France will prob
ably be much more wanted, and II will be essential
for bankers there to call in portion of the money
they employing here. 1t is very desira BILE
therefore, TO maintain the money value during the
summer and strengthen the gold resources to meet
the demands of the autumn.
The improvement In silver early In the week was
due TO speculative purchases of options. The ad-
vance maintained temporarily by government
purchases, presumed for mint purposes. Later
the price reapsed American selling There is
likelihood Of a near revival of the Indian de-
and
New-York tribune., 1901-04-14
WALL STREET AND EKCH4NGES.

FOREIGN TRADING.-London prices were firm
and foreign houses buyers in the local mar
ket. About $500 shares were bought on balance
There good demand for the Pacific shares
and Louisville and Nashville.
RAILROAD EARNINGS.-"The Financial Chron-
icle' computes that fortythree reads earned gross
in the first week of April of $6,6S5,327 against
SC 3461S in the corresponding week of last year.
increa Sc of $S39 2O9. 5.S5 per cent The state
sxty-three roads earned gross of S3e9654S, against
a324sS43 an increase of $447905. 3.3S per cent.
One hundred and eight roads for the month OF
March report s61 1876 153, increase of $2S046l
743 per cent
BANK CLEARINGS.-The total bank clearings
of all the clearing houses of the United States for
the week ending April 13 So 7I6 O61 433 gainst
So 400 721 AIS in the preceding week and 81 150
400 in the corresponding week last year.
AMERICAN SMELTING.--An addition to the un-
listed department of the Stock Exchange is the
American Smelling and Refining Company, 226.0o0
shares Of common and 100000 shares of preferred
stock.
CLEARING HOUSE FIGURES.-Clearings yes
S429 $50 3sS against the record of s437 So $50 on
were S13 505,S42; debit balances. 81 236,5 ,577.
CHICAGO TERMINAL TRANSFER.-The ad-
in Chicago Terminal Transfer stocks was
followed by reports of a change in the companys
position through deal to be made. II is
understood that control of this company Is already
practically in the hands of interests closely dentf
fed with Chicago and Alton.