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The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
SPANISH sQUATTERS MUST GO.
Band of Smugglers on La Costa
Island to BE Broken Up.

Jacksonville, Fla, Dec. 26.-The
Spanish squatters on the Island OF
LaCosta, government reservation,
near the mouth of Charlotte Harbor,
southwest of Florida, must leave there
at once, according to orders from the
Treasury Department. The revenue
cutter Hamilton, acting under orders,
visited the island last week and Lieut..
f. S. VanBaskerick landed and de-
livered the ultimatum to the squatters
found there. There were about forty,
including men, women and children.
They were found on the beach osten-
sibly fishing.
Over year ago the cutter Mclean
visited the island and captured a num-
Der of smugglers. They found that the
island was made a rendezvous for
smuggling liquors into the Florida
mainland, the fishing business of the
people being only a blind. The island
contains several hundred acres. Most
of the people there are Spanish.
If the squatters refuse to go within
thirty days or so the troops from Key
West will be sent to take them away.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
ANOTHER BULLOCK AFFRAY.
old Frenchman Killed by DIR. r.. ID.
Jones After a Drinking Bout.

Statesboro, Dec. 25.-This community
has not been free from tragic events
during the holidays. Mr.. Wringwald
a well-known Frenchman, who settled
in this county, in the Eval community,
about thirty years ago, was shot and
instantly killed Thursday by DR.. r. d.
Jones. The facts seem to be that
Wringwald was passing by DR.. Jones
residence on his way to mill when
Jones invited him in to take a drink.
He accepted. On his return from mill
the invitation was repeated and ac-
cepted. A dispute then arose about
the difference in an account of $l25.
Some other men came along about this
time and tried to get Wringwald off.
Jones, it is said, then shot at him, hit
ting his mule. Before they could get
Wringwald away and while he was in
the act of getting in the buggy, Jones
shot a Winchester rifle ball through
Wringwald's head. Jones passed
through here Tuesday afternoon, but
no warrant was out for him then. An
inquest was held about ? o'clock yes
terday morning and a warrant taken
out.
The Jail had another delivery at
breakfast Christmas morning. The
Jail house is down and the cells had
a temporary covering over them. The
hole made by the delivery some weeks
ago. had a patch put over it. This was
fastened with bolts. While the watch
was gone to breakfast at o'clock, the
bolts were unscrewed and Mitch Will
liams, colored, convicted and sentenced
for cotton stealing; Mack Guard, bound
over for COW stealing, and j. c.
Thomas, white, of Savannah, convicted
and sentenced to twelve months for
stealing a pistol, all escaped. Henry
Bracy, colored, sentenced for twelve
months for cotton stealing; Will John
son, colored, bound over for burglary
and w. r. Oglesby, charged with cot
ton stealing, refused to leave, though
they could have done so.
News has arrived here of a shoot
ing ARRAY in the lower part of the
county Tuesday between Martin Jones
and Claude DeLoach. The particulars
could not be learned, but DeLoach is
reported to be fatally wounded.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
DOCTORlNG FREE.

A staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In
stitute have. at the urgent solicitation
of a large number of patients under
their scare in this country, established
a permanent branch of the institute
in this city, at 10 York street. west,
Henderson building.
These eminent gentlemen have decid-
ed to give their services entirely free
for three months medicines excepted)
to all invalids who call upon them
for treatment between now and Dec.
81.
The object In pursuing this course Is
10 become rapidly and personally ac-
quainted with the sick and afflicted
and under no conditions will any
charge whatever be made for any SER
vices rendered for three months 10 all
who call before Dec. 81.
Male and female weakness. catarrh
and catarrhal deafness. also rupture
goitre. cancer. all skin diseases and ali
diseases Of the rectum are positively
cured BY their new treatmsnt
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
SOUTHERN EDUCATORS MEET.
LEADING TEACHERS OF SOUTH
GATHER IN COLUMBIA.

Many Prominent Educators From
the North in Attendance-COIIege
Presidents PIentifuI-Opened With
Prayer Inst Night by Bishop Cap
ers-Addresses Made by Commits
sioner Glenn of Georgia, DIR. c. ID.
McIver and Differentiated States
CommissiOner Harris VIII Deliver
Address To-day.
Columbia. S. c.. Dec. 26.-The elev-
snth annual session of the Southern
Educational Association began in Co
lumbia at the new Columbia Theater
tonight. The attendance is not as
large as expected, but the gathering
is composed of the most distinguished
educators in the South, men from all
the states from Maryland to Texas and
Florida United States Commissioner
of Education Harris is here, and there
are a number of prominent men from
Massachusetts, Connecticut. Pennsyl-
vania and other Eastern states. A
number of college presidents are here,
representing almost every Southern
state.
DR.. Curry is expected tomorrow.
Tonight, to orchestral music, the
distinguished visitors accompanied by
Gov. insolvency, Mayor Earle and
committee of leading citizens marched
into the theater. The exer-
cises were opened with a beautiful
prayer by Bishop Ellison Capers,
Chairman w A. Clark. of the local
committee, delivered the address of
welcome, and President Glenn of the
association made stirring response.
Then DR.. Charles d. McIver, presi-
dent of the North Carolina State Nor
NAL and Industrial College. delivered
a splendid address on the subject of
"Skillful Educational Leadership in the
South"
The address was an able one and
was sparkling with strong ideas well
presented.
Tomorrow morning Commissioner
Harris will address the body
The sessions will continue through
Sunday on which day DIR. James Pen
man of the University of Pennsylvania
will deliver one of the principal adj
dresses. The programme this year is
a very strong one. DR.. Dabney of the
University of Tennessee. DR.. Kent, of
the University of Virginia, Chancellor
Hill of the University of Georgia and
a score of others being down for ad-
dresses on live subjects.
The association will be entertained in
off hours at receptions given by the
local committees and next week most
of the members will go on to the
Charleston Exposition.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
FOUND OLD SCHOOL DIPPER.
Was in Old Well Abandoned Sixty
Odd Years Ago.

Valdosta, Ca, Dec. 27.-Mr. F. NJ.
Shaw, who lives on the edge of
Lowndes and Berrien counties. made
quite an interesting discovery the
other day while exploring an old we'll
that was used sixty odd years ago. At
that time there was a little school on
what is now his place, and his sister,
who is now Sc years of age, learned
her letters there, the school being
abandoned and the we'll with it when
she was about years of age, and be-
fore Mr. Shaw was born. He recently
decided that he would dig down in the
well, which was full of trash and
growth of different kinds, expecting to
use the water for his stock and upon
his farm. To his surprise he found the
little gourd dipper which was used
sixty years ago at the school, his sis
ter remembering it as one of the things
that made a lasting impression upon
her when she entered the school. The
dipper was made of an ordinary gourd
with a stick through it for the handle.
1t was in a perfect state of preserVa-
ton and appeared as sound as if it
had been there only a few months.
Messrs. Mac Ulmer and James A.
Wisenbaker have returned from the
coast where they have been spending
some time. A good deal of uneasiness
was felt among their friends for
awhile, as it was rumored here that
they had been caught in a storm on the
Gulf and had probably been drowned.
Mr. Green Williams of this city has
been adjudged a subject for the State
Sanitarium and will be sent to Mil
ledgeville as soon as the authorities
fhAHn n ~ oy~1 T.
bad health for some time, but it is be-
lieved that such treatment as he will
receive at the sanitarium will benefit
him a great deal.
Isaiah Lucas. the young negro who
killed will WATSON, another negro
yesterday afternoon with a billet of
wood, gave himself up last night and
is in jail here. 1t is believed that he
VIII be cleared, as all who know any,
thing of the killing join in saying that
1t was done in self defense, Watson
going on him with a knife
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
NEGRO DIVE KEEPER KILLED.
Ran a Notorious Den, but Always
Helped the Police.

Macon, Dec. 26.-Henry Hammond,
whose dive has for a quarter of a CEN
fury been the rendezvous of fugitive
negro criminals from all parts of. the
country, died to-day as the result of
two pistol shots fired at him last night
by E. H. Howard, a negro soldier.
Hammond has assisted the officers of
the state in capturing criminals when
ever opportunity presented, and he
was perhaps personally known to more
white people than any one negro in
the state. When the negro soldiers
rioted here a few years ago, Henry
seized his shotgun, Joined the police to
help quell the disturbance. Every year
he was fined by the Superior Court for
running a disorderly house and gam
bling den, but because of his willing
ness to help the officers of the court In
locating and apprehending law-break-
ers his fines were always placed at a
minimum.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
Two Shooting Affairs.

Thomasville, Ga. Dec 26.-Yester-
day at Coolidge on the Triton. Thorn
asville and Gulf Railroad in this coun-
ty. the town marshal, assisted by Mr..
Coat Parker, undertook to arrest ne
gro named Tom Baker, for drunken
ness and rowdyism. The negro was
given Winchester rifle by another
negro named Jim Byrd, when Baker
shot Parker in the thigh, breaking the
bone, and made his escape, together
with Byrd.
This morning Lee Hadley, a negro
boy about is years of age, was shot
twice in the head with a pistol by Will
Duncan, another negro boy about Is
years of age, and killed. 1t is said the
boys became involved in quarrel over
shooting fire crackers. Duncan is in
TAIL
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
THE WATKINS KILLING.
May Have Been a Murder and Not
an Accident.

Dublin, Ga, Dec. 26.-It has been
discovered that the death of Wyley
Watkins at Thomas cross roads, in
this county, Tuesday night, was not
the result of an accident. A witness
has been found who testifies to the
fact that Watkins was shot in the
abdomen by his first cousin, Gus
Watkins, after he had been knocked
down with a pistol in the hands of
Jim Bell. A young man by the name
of w. M. Watson is also charged with
completely in the killing. Watkins,
Bell and Watson are under arrest, and
will be given a commitment trial be-
fore the justice of the peace in Bur-
gamy district.
The three men, it seems, followed
Watkins up, and when they came
across him raised a row at once, with
the above result. Gus Watkins has
been tried once for the murder OF a
negro, but was acquitted. All of the
parties are white men.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
ATLANTA's RAILWAY COMBINE.
Charter Wanted to Include All Ex.
listing Lines.

Atlanta, Dec. 26.-An application for
charter was filed in the office of the
Secretary of State here to-day petition
ing for the Incorporation of an or
ganization to be known as the Geor-
gia Railway and Electric Company.
with a capitalization of $4,000
The application is for 1O1 years. in
cludes right of franchise in all the
streets and roads in Fulton and De-
kalb counties, on which the present
companies are now operating. The
charter applied for also gives the right
to own and operate electric plants,
furnish electric power and steam heat.
The application is signed by II. M.
Atkinson, p. S. Arkwright, r. e. Gull
linane, S. j. Bradley, NJ. B. Lipscomb.
f. M. Sisk, G. w. Brine, ]. G.. Ross
man, j. r. Hunter and w. B. Stovall,
all of Atlanta.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
DECISION MAY BE ADVERSE.
Apprehe nsion Felt as to Action of
Supreme Court i'm Public Property
Matters.

Atlanta, Dec. 26.-Already some UNI
easiness is felt with reference to the
decision of the Supreme Court on the
Howell resolution providing for the
payment Of the interest on the bonded
debt next year, out of the public prop
erty fund. There is feeling in some
quarters that the courts decision may
be adverse. Should this be the case
1t was stated to-day by Gov. Gambler.
that there will not be a cent of money
available for the support of the mill
tary next year, and the soldier boys
Will have TO get along the best way
they can
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
RAILROADS DISLIKE PLAN.
May Refuse States Proposition to
Build Union DeDot

Atlanta, Dec. 26.-There is an ap-
parently, we'll founded report current
here to-day that the railroads entering
Atlanta will refuse to accept the states
proposal with reference to occupying
the new depot proposed to be built on
the states property. 1t is believed
that the main opposition will come
from the Southern. If the roads should
refuse, under the law, the depot can
not be built. The first thing taken up
by the commission at its first meeting
on Jan. will be the correspondence
with the railroads to ascertain what
they propose to do. Unless affirmative
answers are received, the commission
cannot proceed with its work.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

Formerly of Savannah, Died at
o. Berkeley, Cal.

Quitman, Ga. Dec. 26.-News has
been received here that on Monday
last there died at Berkeley, near San
Francisco, Cal, Mayor. George Rob-
ertson, formerly of Savannah, at a
ripe old age. He served the Confed-
crate states in the Commissary De-
partment throughout the Civil War,
with the rank of major.
He was man of elegant tastes and
literary culture. He leaves a widow,
the sister of Mr.. ]. o. Morton and
Mrs. Hiram Hubert of this place, and
Mrs. Victoria Stone of Pensacola, Fla.
He also leaves two sons, Victor Rob-
ertson and Morton, with whom the
widow resides in California, and a
daughter, Mrs. Henry T. Mercer, re-
siding near this place.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
MAY DIsBAND COMPANIES.
Col. obear's Report May Knock Ont
Four or Five.

Atlanta. Dec. 26.-It is reported that
four or five companies of state troops
may be disbanded as the result of the
recommendations which will be made
by Inspector General w. G. O'Bear in
his forthcoming report. Col. Obear
las just completed his inspection of
the state troops and is preparing his
report to the Governor.
Col. Obear refuses to give the names
OF the companies against which such
recommendation Will be made. nor will
located
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
New Bank for DougIn..

Atlanta, Dec. 25.-Secretary of State
Phil Cook to-day granted a charter to
the Citizens Bank of Douglas in Coffee
county with a capital stock of $4,000.
The incorporators are o. II. Lowther,
B. II. Tarver, f. L. Sweat and thirty
one others.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
The Griffin Call Suspends.

Griffin, Ca, Dec. 26.-The Evening
Call suspended publication this after
noon, and Hon. Judson NJ. Strickland
has been appointed temporary receiver
1t is claimed the assets exceed the liza
bilities, and all creditors will be paid
IN full
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

Valdosta, Ga, Dec. 26.--Mrs. r. A.
Young of this city, mother of Mrs. l..
NJ. Bitch, is lingering at deaths door
and is not expected to live more than
few hours at best She is an old
woman and has been in I'll health for
long time, though she has been con-
fined to her bed for only a short time.
She formerly resided in Bulloch
county, and the family Is well known
throughout the eastern part OF the
state.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
A YOung Brakeman Killed,

Macon, Ga, Dec. 26-Hamlet H.
Dumas, a young white man who was
running as brakeman, was crushed be-
tween the cars of a Georgia Southern
and Florida freight train to-day at
Tivola. The mangled remains were
brought here for interment. His father
hare
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
An Atlanta Pioneer Dead.

Atlanta. Dec. 25.-Thomas ]. Malone
one OF Atlanta's pioneer citizens and
Tor many years one of the city tax as
SCISSORS, died this morning He was
born In Dundalk. Ireland, and was IS
years old. He came to this country at
years OF age and has lived in ana
around Atlanta ever since.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
WE DEFY COMPETITION ON CANDY.

Because our goods are superior and
we give full weight. Don't be tricked
into buying candy at a reduced price,
for you do not get full weight. Weigh
your candy and be convinced. Weight
and quality governs the price. These
are our prices for Christmas candles:
For Christmas Trees Especially 15c per
pound. pounds for 25c; 5-lb. boxes 81;
Bib. boxes Sl.25; 5-lb. boxes $500: 5-lb.
boxes $3.50.
US one trial and you VIII COZ le back 70
as again. BELSINGER a GROSS.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
NeRro KiIIed AhoY, : cnu

Brunswick, Ga, Dec. 2e.-Chas. Ash
loot killed Kid Smith in self-defense
az Evelyn yesterday over a quarrel
ABOUT gun. Ashfoot skipped aud
tN MOI been apprehended. Both are
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

Count Tolstoi consumed five years
in gathering the historical material for
war and Peace" and the preliminary
writings from which the book sprang
are now In the kumJanzon Museum,
MOSCOW
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

Atlanta, Dec. 25.-Treasurer r. L.
Park began making out checks for the
January interest to-day. amounting to
about $4,000. These checks will be
mailed on the night of Dec. 81.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
poOns. sAsH. pLINps.

And everything in the building material
line. We are headquarters for these
goods. with the largest and most com
plete stock In the South. Buy White Pine
Doors. Sash and Blinds for your new
home.
ANDREW HANLEY COMPANY
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
CONVICTs TO HIRE.

Any person, corporation or county
DESTROYS of contracting for the mide-
meanor convicts of Bulloch county for
1902 will do we'll to communicate with
me at Statesboro, Ga,
This Dec. "a, 1901.
]. F. BRANNEN,
Judge c. c. B. G.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
you ARE PERFECTLY RIGHT

ABOUT THE OASIS. 1T is
THE ONLY PLACE IN THE
CITY. AND DON'T YOU
FORGET III.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
THE WAY TO CLEAN CARPETs.

The only way to get your carpets
property taken up, cleaned and taken
care of for the summer, is TO turn the
Job over to the District Messenger and
delivery Co.. telephone ?, or call at 32
Montgomery street, and they will make
you an estimate on the cost OF the
work. Prices reasonable. They also
pack. move and store furniture and
pianos.
c. II. MEDLocK. supt. and Mgr.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All bills against the British steam
ship Greatham must be presented al
our office before II O'Clock m. this day
or payment thereof will be debarred.
STRACHAN & CO., Consignees.
Dec. q. 1901.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
SOUTHERN BANK

OF the State of Georgia.
go $500. SEQ ono
surplus and undivided profits. .S427 ,OoS
DEPOSITORY OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA.
superior facilities for transacting a
General Banking Business.
So1lections made on all points
accessible through banks and bankers.
accounts of Banks, Bankers Mer-
cnantS and others solicited. Safe De-
posit Boxes for rent.
= department. of Savings. interest pay
able quarterly.
Sells Sterling Exchange on London
81 and upwards. 0"
JOHN FLANNERY, President
IlChACE A. CRANE, Vice President.
JAMES SULLIVAN, Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
JNO. FLANNERYWM. w. GORDON
T. r. a. WELL W.W.GORDoN, Jr
I IA EE "A 3 CRANE: JOHN M EGAN.
LEE ROY MYERSJOSEPH FERsT
H. H. =; , SMART CHARLES ELLIS
EUGENE KELLYJOHN j. KIRRY
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
MEETINGS.
PALEsTINE COMMANDERY No.7,K.T

Attention Sir Knights: A 90
regular conclave of this conn q. AAL6A
mandery will be held this EsssSy"
friday evening at your
asylum, Masonic Temple, at s o'clock
sharp.
Visiting Sir knights are cordially in
vited to attend BY order of
r. L. COLDING, Eminent Com.
w. S. ROCKWELL, Recorder.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

teeth of the army. Four smart dentists
at each of the base hospitals could cope
with the more urgent cases and stem
the flowing stream of homeward-bound
seasoned fighting men, who nigh plead,
reasonably enough, that they cannot
serve their country since their country
will not serve them.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
THE CHATHAM BANK.

Savannah, Dec 81, 1901.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Chatham Bank will be held
at the bank on Wednesday, Jan. s, 1902,
at the hour of IL o'clock noon.
JNO. r. DILLON, Cashier.
SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUST co.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of this bank will be held at the
banking house on Friday, Jan. 10, 1902
at II o'clock m.
W. F. McCAULEY, Cashier.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
MOURNING BLACKs

Done in one days notice for people
who have to go in mourning. Tailor
made dress or suit done up fine. and t
beats getting them away. At the New
York Dye Works, Whitaker and State
Both phones 943.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
NOTICE.

Neither the master. owners nor con-
signee of the British steamship Forest
Dale will be responsible for any debts
contracted by the crew.
SAMUEL CRIPSAY, Master.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
AND TRUST co.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DIVIDEND NO. "a.

The Germania Bank,
Savannah Ca. Dec. 10, 1901.
The directors of the Germania Bank
have this day declared a semi-annual
dividend of three dollars per share,
payable on and after Jan. 2, 1902.
JOHN M. HOGAN, Cashier.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
HAVE A PART TO DO

In all my work. 1 have a past be-
cause of conscientious earnest effort.
] have a future in the same propor-
ton. I will give you better results
better designs, better prices, and a.
better stock of paper hangings to Sc
lect from than you ever find else
where. TAYLOR.
13S-140 Barnard. K. of P. Hall.
Phone ST.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

His Plight And now" said the
literary man who had earned 500 by a
syndicate article on What to Buy
for Christmas Presents" eff 1 only
knew what sort of Christmas gift to
get my wife 1 should be perfectly hap
py."-Chicago Tribune.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
The Chatham Bank

AN<ANNAH.
LEOPOLD ADLER, President.
q. S. ELLIS, Vice President.
JOHN r.. DILLON, Cashier.
BARRON CARTER, Asst. Cashier.
soIicits the accounts of indiyidu-
"is' firms, banks, associations and
corporations.
Liberal favOrs extended to corre-
spending banks, as our unsurpassed
i"c'Aties for collecting insure
prompt returns.
BUYS AND SELLS FOREIGN Ex-
oANGE' WRITES LETTERS OF
CREDIT AND ISSUES BANK MONEY
ORDERS PAYABLE IN ALL PARTS
OF EUROPE.
interest compounded quarterly ON
deposits in the SAVINGS DEPART.
MENT.
Safety Deposit Boxes and yauIt.
for rent.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

LOOK
The finest line Of Mantels Thing and
Crates in the city. Prices rock bottom.
Save money by seeing our goods before
purchasing elsewhere.
SAVANNAH BLHLDING SUPPLY CO..
Corner Congress and Drayton.
Phone b19.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27

IS different varieties from 1 year to
8 years old. The right time to plant is
from November to March. Send for
price list or come out and see for your
self. Visit the nursery on OFT and An
derson streets. Street cars to Fair
grounds will bring you within one
block. JOHN WOLF
Both phones 634. Florist
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-27
CHEAPEST PLACE IN THE CITY.

We wash your clothes just white like
snow, so fair. We use Octagon soap
and the clothes never fade We give
you satisfaction and guarantee the best
work.
Shirts SC. New Shirts 10c, Shirt
Waists 15c, Undershirts sc, Drawers
sc, Collars, 11sc, Cuffs &c, Handker-
chiefs 112c, Socks &c. Pants cleaned 25c,
Family clothes, mixed a dozen, soc;
Family, all starch clothes, a dozen
$100, Duck Skirts zoe, Linen Suits SOC
our delivery wagon will call for
linen.
ROBERT & TONG CO,
First Glass Chinese Laundry.
Bell Phone 1900 323 Broughton. east