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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
The CASE SETTLED
CENTRAL AND ISAAC JOSEPH IRON
COMPANY COMPROMISED.
DAMAGE SUIT DISMISSED.
PLAINTIFFS CLAIMED NEARLY s75.-
900 FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT.

Charged That Central Railway
Agreed In Writing 10 Sell 1t All
the Scrap Iron, Brass and Steel
That Accumulated in shops During
1000 and Then Refused to Garry
Out Agrcement-Scrap Metal Had
Greatly Advanced in Price and the
Plaintiff Would Have Made Large
Profits AmicRbIe Settlement
Reached Outside Court.
The case of the Isaac Joseph Iron Com
pany against the Central of Georgia Rail-
way Company. a suit for damages for
breach of contract. in which the alleged
loss to the plaintiff was estimated py it
to amount to S497l.4S, was marked settled
and dismissed in the Superior Court
where 1t had been p'nding TOR some
months, yesterday morning.
The suit was based upon an allegel
contract between the parties. by the terms
of which the railway company agreed to
sell to the iron company all The scrap
iron, steel and brass which accumu ated
in its shops and along it's lines of rail-
way during the year 1900
Alc pldiltlll tNdt, atter max
ing some deliveries under the contract,
the Central had repudiated it and shonce-
forward had refused to turn over to the
plaintiff any of the scrap iron, brass and
steel which 1t had bought
1t was set up in the petition that after
the making of the contract and during
the time it was to have been in force, the
market prices of the several articles con-
tracted for rose considerably and that had
the defendant complied with the terms of
the agreement and made the deliveries to
which it was Pledged the plaintiff would
have cleared in profits $74,971.4S, for which
amount suit was brought
The defendant denied that the alleged
contract bound IL as charged in the petit
ton, or that it was under obligations by
the terms of the agreement to deliver to
the Plaintiff all the scrap metal accumu-
hating in its shops and elsewhere along its
lines. 1t further denied that 1t ever had
in its possession such quantities of scrap
/ metal as were set out in the petition o.
the plaintiff and therein made the basis
of the estimate of damages
There was every prospect of interesting
and prolonged litigation until the case was
marked settled and dismissed the parties
to the suit having found 1t possible to
reach an amicable agreement outside of
court. The terms of the compromise were
not made public.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
SAW DOGS AND PONIES.
Animal show Now Filling EnGage-
ment at TheaIer

p A fair sized audience greeted the Van
Vrankin dog, pony and vaudeville show
last night at the theater. The perform
ance opened up with black face turn and
was followed by Mile. Roberta In the
latest Partisan fad, entitled Roses
Plastique." The trained dogs and mon
keys came next, and were thoroughly EN-
joyed. The somersauH dog Damo was the
best ever seen here Jocko, the monkey,
reminds one very much OF the comedian,
Pat Reilly, and kept the audience in con-
tinual laughter. Mon. Alberta on the
slack wire executed some clever tricks,
and Electro, in her fire dance scored a
hit. but The chief feature OF the perform
ance was Forest Tempest, the a.king
horse, for all he lacked was speech. He
is by far the best trained and educated
horse ever seen in Savannah, and must
be seen to be appreciated. There will be
a matinee this afternoon at o'clock. The
prices will be 10 and 20 cents to all parts
of the house. The night prices are Zoe,
20c and 25c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
SHE WAITED ON LAFAYETTE.
Aged Negress Dies at Columbus at
III Years.

Columbus, Ga, Marcn iS-Catherine
Grant a negress Ill years old, died to-
day. She was born in Virginia and came
to Georgia with Ae Ramsey family one
hundred years ago. She was afterwards
owned by the Colquitts and later by DR..
Bosworth, Mayor of Columbus. She re-
membered Columbus when the whole
valley was an unbroken forest and the
few people at the trading post dwelt In
tents. She belonged to a family that
had the distinction of entertaining Gen.
Lafayette on his visit to this country in
1929 and waited on the table where sat
Lafayette She has a daughter "a years
old, a granddaughter eighteen, and
a great great granddaughter now a baby.
Work on Springers' new opera house be-
gan to-day and the building will be com
pleted in time for the opening of the
amusement season.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
A TEXASWONDER
Halls Great Discovery.

one small bottle of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder trou-
bles removes gravel, cures diabetes, sem
iual emissions, weak and lame backs.
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and wo-
men, regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren. If not sold by your druggist will
be sent by mali on receipt of 81. One small
bottle is two months eatment, and will
cure any case above mentioned. DR.. e.
". Hall. sole manufacturer, P. o., Box
629 St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and Solomons Co..
Savannah, Ca.
Read This.
Dothen, Ala, July 10, 1899.
Or. E. W. Hall. ST. Louis. Mo.-Dear
Sir We have been selling your Texas
Wonder. Halls Great Discovery, for two
years and recommend it to any one suf-
fering with any kidney trouble as being
the best remedy we ever sold. Yours
truly. j r. YOUNG.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
NEWS AT DUBLIN.
Marriage of Mr.. Hester and Miss
EasOn--OcOnee Bridge Extension.

MAfTlhSC ncStcF anu NhiSs
EasOn-OcOnee Bridge Extension.
Dublin, Ca, March 1s.-Yesterday morn
ing, at the residence of Mr.. David Wilkes.
at Tweed. this county, Mr.. J. r, Hester,
a prominent young farmer and bu mess
man, was married to Miss Matte Eason,
a school mistress from Irwinton. A we'd
ding followed the marriage at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Frank Pope Of Lollie.
For several days the county convict
force has been engaged in cutting out a
right-of-way for the proposed ste ex-
tention of the Oconee river bridge This
morning Mr.. George C. Thompson began
surveying the route and as soon as the
length has been determined. bids for the
construction Of the extension will be ask
ed for. The bridge extension ana road
way will pass across the lands of the
Oconee Investment Company of Savan-
nah, which corporation has generously do
mated to the county the property that
will be thus used.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
THE FowKs CLAIM SETTLED.
Peru Compromises Claim Made by
American Citizen.

Washington, March 1s.-United States
Minister Dudley at Lima, Peru, cabled
the state department to-day that the gov
eminent OF Peru had offered to settle for
the sum of 5000 soles, the Fowks claim,
and he was Immediately instructed to ac-
cept the offer.
The claim originated in 1894. William
Fowks was an American merchant, living
at Tumhez. and the military authorities
subjected him to a forced loan, and i'm
prisoned him for "a hours. A calm was
preferred against Peru for 5000 on his
account, but the government proffered g.
900 soles "a sole being equivalent to Is
cents). and the claimant expressed his
willingness to accept that sum.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
eHARLEsTON's HIBERNIANs.
One Hundredth Anniversary of So
ciety and 1O3rd of Volunteers.

Charleston, s. c., March 1s.-The Hiber-
nian Society of Charleston celebrated to-
day its one hundredth anniversary and
the Irish Volunteers, one Of the crack
military organizations OF the city, their
one hundred and third anniversary. At
noon to-day the Hibernians met In their
hall on Meeting street and held their
annual meeting. The public ceremonies
consisted in addresses, the grafton of the
day being made by the Hon. A. t.
Smythe Tonight the Society gave a
most elaborate banquet Among the
speakers were Mayor Smythe, Judge
Brawley, the Hon. James Simons, and
others.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19

j. A. Minis Relieved of $40 and Ne
gro Woman Arrested for Theft.

kEO w AOH
j. A. Minis, white man. who says that
he is a stranger in the city. reported at
police headquarters last night that he
had been robbed of $40. and City Detec-
tives Stark and Murphy were assigned
to work on the case. Minis stated that
he had been to negro's house on Price
street near Oglethorpe avenue, and that
he had counted his money to "A woman
" no lived In the house. He saw her place
the cash between the mattresses, but lat
err in the evening when he went to get
it. to his sorrow he found that II had
been removed
Minis carried the officers to the house
in question, and Sarah Wilson was iden-
titled as the woman who had placed the
money In hiding. The woman denied all
knowledge OF its whereabouts, but was
placed under arrest and sent TO the police
station. where she is held as a suspicious
character.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
CLOSE ASSUMED CHARGE.
New Principal of Anderson street
school Indicted Yesterday.

Mr., ". B. Fl Close elected at the last
meeting or the Board of Education to sue
coed the late Bascom p. Glenn as principal
of. the Anderson Street School. assumed
the discharge of his duty as principal
yesterday morning
Mr.. Close was conducted to the school
by Supt. Otis Ashmore and there intro-
activities he is TO direct in the future.
Mr.. Close, impressed those whom he
met yesterday With bis marked fitness
for the position to which he has been
elected, and there iss little doubt that he
will assume at once a high place among
the teaching force or the public school
system.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
COURT TO TAKE A RECESS.
Porto Rican and Philippine Decis-
ions Not Forthcoming.

Washington. March 1S-Chief Justice
Fuller of the United States Supreme
Court to-day announced that the court
would take a recess from next Monday
for fortnight. The opinion is quite gen.
eral that the decision of the court In the
Porto Rican and Philippine questions will
not be announced until after the conclu-
sion of that recess.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
HON. w. II. THOMAS DEAD.
was a Lawyer and Member of south
Carolina Legislature.

Charleston, S. c., March 1s-News
reached here to-day OF the death OF w.
II. Thomas at Manning, S. C. Mr. Thomas
was a member of the Legislature from
Charleston county. He was 81 years OF
age and a lawyer Of excellent abilities
He was a candidate for solicitor Of this
circuit before the Democratic primary
last summer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
dTouRIsTs MOVING NORTHwAnD.
Each Train From Florida Brings
Large Numbers to savannah.

Large Numbers to savannah.
The movement OF tourists northward
is now so large that the hotels are being
taxed to accommodate the many guests
that find Savannah a convenient stopping
place in which to spend few days. Yes
terdaX the De Soto had nearly four hun.
dred guests. Many of these will stay
over, some for few days, others for az
long as a month, while not few 50
straight through on the next train. The
places of the transients are promptly
taken, however. by those that are con
stantly arriving from Florida.
The Seaboard Air Line has issued hand
some calendars for 1901. They may ,be
obtained by addressing Mr.. r. e. Il.
Bunch, general passenger agent, Ports
mouth. Va
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
THE FALL RIVER MILLS.
$4,000 spindIes stopped Yesterday
and Others to Follow.

Fall River, Mass, March ls.-The Chase,
Robson, Merchants. American Linen ond
Metaoomet Cotton Mills. operating &c.,
900 spindios. were stopped to-day IN pur-
suance of the agreement 20 curinil pro-
duetion. II 10 probable tnai next week ihF
majority Of th. mills in this city lnclud-
ing The Laurel Lake Mills, which at nrsi
hnd decided 90 close to-day, will be nhn'
down.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-19
AMONG THE sPoRTsMEN.
Harry LemcISe Attending the Tour

nament at AsheviIIe, n. G.
Mr.. Harry Lemcke is at Asheville at
tending the three days tournament ar
ranged by the Peters Cartridge Com
pany. The tournament begins to-day.
Among the trophies to be awarded will
be 800 silver cup TO the best amateur
shot. About $500 has been added to the
events. The meet at Asheville promises
to be interesting and successful.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05
MORGAN DENIES 1T.
Wall Street Broker Not in q Plan to
Form Coal Combine

New York. March Sit has been re-
ported recently that J. Pier pQlt Morgan
was planning TO obtain control Of all the
Pennsylvania anthracite coal fields. The
rumored combination, it was said. would
include the Philadelphia q Reading
company, the Lehigh Valley Railway
company, the Erie and the Jersey Cen
tra1 companies, the Coke Brothers Coal
company and the Pennsylvania Coal
company. Indirectly associated with the
project were. it is said, the Penusyl-
vania Railroad company, the Delaware
& Hudson Canal company. the New
York, Ontario & Western Railroad conf
pany and the Delaware, L.ackaWanna &
Western Railroad company.
At the office of j. Pierpont Morgan
this story was denied. Local agents of
a number of the companies named
secuted the idea Of such q combination
being effected at this time. Later Il was
reported that Morgan interests would
dictate the terms upon which 4 settle
ment Of the differences between the OPP
orators and the anthracite miners would
be effected at the convention to be held
at HazeIton on March L. This report
could not be confirmed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05
A Great Showing.

The 25th annual statement OF The Prtl-
Dental Insurance company OF America,
which appears In today's issue, Is the
best Indication OF that compauy's fu-
ancial stability anu It's prosperity. This
report must be gratifying. not only 10
the officers and STOCKHOLDERS OF the
company, but to the great army Of pol
icy holders who are protected by their
investments in this company The com
pany's assets today amount TO over $40.
100000, its surplus 70 over $4,000. onl
while it's premium income for the clos
ing year Of the century was over SZl
OO0, 600. 1t has paid its policy-hoiders iu
twenty-five years almost $50. O0o. 600. OF
which amount over ST. 0O0. 900 was pail
out during 1900 The 4.0O0. 900 and more
policies in force represent "a total
amount OF insurance in force Of over
$500, 600 200. of which amount over $780,
0060 600 was written and placed duriug
sued by The Prudential are illustrated
in pamphlet form, copies Of which Gan
be obtained through a letter addresse'l
to the president Of the company. Mr.
John F. Dryden at the Home Office
Newark NJ j.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05
ELABORATE TESTIMONIAL
Forwarded TO England by Chicago
Union League Club.

Chicago. March 5@The Union League
club OF this city viii tomorrow forward
TO Lord Salisbury, the English premier
a handsomely engrosssd copy of resOIu-
lions Of sympathy for the bereaved
family and all British subjects in the
loss sustained by them in the death OF
Queen Victoria The resolutions were
Chicago divine, and were unanimously
adopted BY the club at its last annual
meeting. They are as follows.
Whereas. The sovereign of Great
Britain and ireland and empress of In
dia, after a long and beneficent reign,
has departed this life.
Resolved. That the Union League
club OF Chicago expresses it's sincere
sympathy for the bereayed family, for
all British subjects and Christian people
throughout the world, together with its
ria's wise and generous sway. her excel
lent character and high womanly quail
ties, which make all Anglo-Saxon CIV
ilizatfon a mourner at this hour of be-
reayement-
Resolved, That a copy Of these reso-
lutions be forwarded to the premier of
England FRANK r. GREENE.
Secretary"
The volume containing the resolutions
is about 12x14 inches IN size, beautifully
bound with padded seal. A pen-drawn
portrait Of Queen Victoria appears on
the first page and the lettering on each
artistic scrolls each of different design
but through all of which runs the idea
of the rose and the shamrock. The COW
ers or the volume are lined with heavy
white silk The volume will be for
warded In a satin lined leather case.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
National Council in Session at
New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn, March 5-Dele-
gates from twenty-five states and from
the District of Columbia and the prov
fnce of Quebec are attending the annual
session of the national council of the
Knights of Columbus here today. Ac-
tion regarding the rate of insurance for
members may be taken and other busi-
ness Of Importance to the order trans
acted.
Edward L. Hearn, of South Farming
ham, Mass, supreme knight of the or
der, presided at the opening session, and
at the close of the preliminary business
delivered an address in which he s1WeIt
upon the gratifying progress of the or
der in its eighteen years of existence,
so that IL now numbers nearly 10000
men, He congratulated the members
upon the addition Of IS new councils to
the ranks during the year, with total
gain in associate and insured members
of 12.108. or more than 1000 members
month.
Most of the session of the day was de-
voted to the presentation of reports by
other national officers. including DR. W.
T. McAIannis. of New York, the national
physician; John H. Drurys OF Provi-
dence. r. l., national treasurer, and
Daniel Caldwell. of New Haven. Conn,
national secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05
TEA MERCHANT DIES.
Man Noted For His Wealth and
Eccentricities Passes Away.

New York. March 5.-George Francis
Gilman OF the system OF the Great Ar
iantic and Pacific tea stores through
out the United States died suddenly at
his residence in Black Rock, near
Bridgeport, Conn, from an acute at
tack of Bright's disease at 3 o'clock
IS reported to be worth $50, 900, 600. Mr..
Gilman had been i'll only a. few days,
and had refused to have any Of the at
tendantS in his home send for a phySi-
clan. He prided himself on his good
health, and he had an inordinate aver
sion to the idea of sickness and death
Mr.. Gilman was born IN Watervilla.
Me, in 1926. His wife died six years
ago, and his nearest surviving relatives
He was a most eccentric character, and
the wealthiest resident and the most
lavish entertainer in Fairfield county
Many noted New Workers will remem-
Der him, for he was q prince as an en-
tertainer. His handsome residence in
Black Rock reveals some of his eccen-
trio characteristics. There are no bells
There are no clocks in the house for
time was nothing to Mr. Gilman His
aversion to the subject Of death was so
pronounced that he refused positively
to talk or read about il. If he met a
funeral on his drives about the country
he would turn about so as not to pass
It He would not ride on a train on
which there was a coffin
II IS presumed that his death will not
interrupt the system of tea stores
throughout the country. One Of his
business methods was that each OF his
rs stores was to send him a 81 bill
each day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05
TO OPPOSE J. Z. MORGAN.
National Tube Company Against tbs
Steel Combin

New York, March 5.-The Herald SAYS:
Stockholders OF the National Tube COM
pany have taken steps to oppose the
steel combination which J. p. Morgan &
Co. Is projecting. and which is designed
to absorb the tube concern, among 9TH
era. lit ia possible that an appeal to the
courts may be made for an injunction,
Counsel for the new US Steel CORPORA
tien are. however, confident or easily
disp0sing or any legal antagonisrn
Through an advertisement by White
& Blackwell, a stock exchange house Of
the lower Broadway. the public obtained
the first evidence of an organized move
mant 70 oppose the proposed steel COM
mission. This firm advertised that it
has been requested by holders Of s., 500, =
coo of the National Tube company stock
to organize q protective committee on
behalf OF those who were against the
consolidation. and asked other share
holders to join in the movement
What the dissatisfied stockholders
want. 1t is said, is the surplus in the
coTnpanies' treasury, which amounted to
more than 81. SIS. 900 on June 30 1900, and
which. it is believed. has grown since
There are. moreover. $40. 600 600 of pre-
ferred and s40,oO0.o00 of common stock
outstanding
Mr.. Morgan. however. is unwilling, 1t
is reported, to let any OF the concerns
he proposes to merge use its surplus for
the stockholders as each surplus has
been TeekOned as a part of the working
capital Of the new concern.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05

ITEMS Intended for this coluxnu-should be
left with the Kimb4H Printing company.
$50 tons nice dry coal in bins at $Sz0
per ton G. F. HAWKINS.
1912 n. Kan. Ave.
The Ladies' Duplicate whist clup
played yesterday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs V B. KistIer. 1117 Van Buren,
st1 eel. The highest score was mace Dy
Mrs. w. %. Lacey and Mrs. W :. Ber-
gundthaI. Mrs. A. NJ. Petro Substltll-
ted for Mrs. George J. Lewis and Miss
Bertha Smith for Mrs w. NJ. Costley-
MI H Hobard, who has been living
In the Stanley home on Central avenue
is moving to the Daniels farm north
east Of town on Indian creek
Mrs. IT, c. Fulton and Mrs r. NJ. Tut
tie have returned from Wamego where
they we're members for several days Of
Mrs. TT0ut's house party
Mr.. Chacey. editor Of the Medicine
Ledger. was a North side visitor today
DR. y. S Hughes, OF Kansas City, IS
the guest this week Of J. G. Brown and
The Ladies' Guild Of the Church Of
the Good Shepherd Will meet Thursday
afternoon at the home OF AIRS. joe
Davies on Monroe street
Miss Bertha Kurtza, OF Hope, KAN.
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. NJ A. Nil
Mrs. Torrance arrived yesterday from
Wamego and win make an extended
visit to her daughter Mrs Cooper, $50
Mr. and Mrs. Paul white arrived
Sunday evening from Argentine ar1
viii make their home with the bride 5
father. Mr.. John Sheetz. 1928 Quincy
street
The c. w b. NJ of the three Christ
ian churches Of the city viii hold an
all day meeting Friday at the Genital
Avenue Christian church. An interest
ing programme has been arranged for
this occasion.
Ed Guild. OF Silver Lake, was trans
acting business in the city today.
DR.. Warmer has been elected assist
amt superintendent Of the Kansas Ave-
nue. NJ E Sunday school.
H Atkinson and family have gone 10
housekeeping at 1888 Kansas avenue
Judge Gilbert inspector Of the rural
routes made trip yesterday over
routes three and four yesterday. The
inspector authorized the carriers on
thees routes to make trips only every
condition and if the roads were too bad
no trips need be made A trip of in
specti0n over route No / win be made
shortly This route win probably be
changed and made to run north to tie
Rochester school house. thence west
For Saie-HousehoId goods, 1905
North Kansas avenue-upstair
At the residence of Samuel Do1man,
So Quincy street. on Wednesday even
ing, March s. an experience social viii
be given by the ladies of the Kansas
Avenue M r. church A number IT
amusing oddities have been arrange
for Every body IS Invited
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-05
DELEGATE FROM HAWAII
Sees Inaugural Parade and Is Amazed
at It's Vastness.

New York, March 5.-Robert Wilcox,
the delegate from Hawaii and native
Hawaiian, Is quoted In a Washington
special to the World as saying Of the in
auguraI ceremonies:
The inaugural Of President Mckinley
was one Of thelgrandest pageants have
ever witnessed I had no idea Of the
vzAtness of the United States until I saw
the-Sinaugural parade today. I was told
thz4% the troops in line represented only
a small portion of those which could be
commanded if necessary
EVERYWHERE there was evidence of the
strength Of the American government.
I am exceedingly glad to have seen such
q sight and shall remember 1t as long as
/ live was told that the rain had in
terfered with some arrangements It
was splendid enough as it was
Delegate Wilcox is accustomed to the
court ceremony Of Italy where he was
educated and also TO the ceremonials Of
the king of Hawaii, whose trusted ad-
wiser he Was