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The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
FRIGHTENED HIS FRIENDS.
Robert DOwney Sat in His window
with Winchester Rife.

Robert Downey, carpenter gone
suddenly crazy, terrorized the people
living in his neighborhood all of yes
terday. Downey lives at the corner of
Thirty-fifth and East Broad streets.
During the early morning he drove his
wife and family from the house,
threatening to kill any one Of them
who returned, and for the remainder
of the day amused himself by sitting
in a second-story window of his resi-
dence and promising death and de-
structiOn to all who approached
AS Downey was armed with a Win
chester rifle he seemed to be in a po-
sition to make good his threats and
most of his neighbors permitted him a
wide berth. One deputy sheriff who
approached to serve a lunacy warrant
sworn out against Downey was mark
ed as an especially desirable object for
slaughter and informed that if he
planted his foot on the doorstep, the
step that brought him there would be
his last.
During the evening Downey was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff Fennell, who
had been compelled TO exercise some
strategy in order to accomplish his
purpose The lunatic was lodged in Jail
and viii be given a trial as soon as a
jury can be empanelled.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Fine Wines and Liquors.

II is well to know that there is an
institution in our city, Savannah, Ga.
where the finest wines and liquors can
be had. Lippman Bros, of this city.
import their Scotch and Irish whiskies
from Kirker Greer & Co., of Belfast
Ireland. and Glasgow. Scotland. They
import their fine Rhine and MozeIla
wines from Frankfort, Germany. Their
fine French clarets and fine French
cognac brandies all from Bordeaux
France. They also import their linz
juice from Leath. Scotland. Anybod y
can make an advertisement like fbe
above, but we can substantiate what
we say, by telling our customers and
friends to apply to the United States
Custom House of this city, where thew
will find all the goods in bond import,
ed from these countries the pronertv
of Lippman Bros.
We want to get the best trade on
these goods, and therefore shall retail
Whistles and liquors in any duantitv
desired for our customers.
Q. V. II. Scotch whisky has been In
bond in this city for over three wears
and was ten years old before IL came
here. II Is a rare Scotch whisky. and
probably nothing like IL to be had in
the South. Lippman Bros. aoants for
the distilleries and Vineyards. sAv.1n-
nah, Ga---ad
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
SOUTHEAST STO-.M COMING.
Now Conferred Over Mississippi Val
ley and Moving This WAY.

-" S'SESu ONeE m1sS1ss1ppt VAL
ley md Moving This Way.
Notice of a southeast storm that
may be expected along the Atlantic
coast from Jacksonville to Washing
ton to-day and tomorrow, was sent
the Weather Bureau shortly after 10
o'clock last night. The notice was
as follows: Southeast storm warn
ing for Jacksonville, Savannah.
Charleston, Wilmington, Morehead.
Washington, Norfolk Section, Norfolk.
Newport News, FIT. Monroe, Baltimore.
Storm central over Mississippi valley
moving slowly eastward will cause
brisk TO high southeast winds along
the Atlantic coast Saturday, becom-
ing westward Saturday night and Sun
day"
Immediately upon receipt of the no.
tice the signal lights were lit and the
shipping and other industries interest
ed notified by telephone.
The maximum temperature yester-
day was II degrees, and the minimum,
81 giving a mean of GA degrees. which
is 10 above the normal. and which
makes the average weather for the
month, so far, TO be exactly normal.
For the year, however, there is an ac-
cumulated deficiency of 40S degrees.
The rainfall up to s o'clock last night
was 10 of an inch, which leaves for
the month an accumulated deficiency
of rs of an inch. and for the year a
shortage of 1866 inches.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
MANY RESIDENTS

% our city are thoroughly acquainted with ana kn,
OF miraculous cures that DR.. Thacher's Liver ara
Blood syrup has made In other nearby towns anS
ces tue same success has been attended with thoso
who use the old established remedy S'o
The liver Is the greatest blood cleansing organ n,
the human body When working as Nature intendeS
u should, II removes all excretions II ner
ioru;s the double ot1ce of separating impurities from
the blood and secreting very necessary finid I'm
Die. W men the functions of the liver become i'm
pared the poisonous products are retained In the
system anu promote the gravest maladies billions
ness, insomnia, dyspepsia. vertigo and Nervous ne
piuty II these diseases are not promptly aud care
Iuy looked after they become chronic and difscui,
20 cure It's OF vital importance that you give I'm
meuiate need TO any warning of trouble such a.
neauAcne. nausea. sallow complexion, constipation
pains under shoulder blades, coated tongue SOU
stomach and dizziness eue' Souf
Inc only sure and safe way to keep the liver &,
nperIec1 ana healthful condition is to use a remed1
nkS Ut ~ acners Liver and Blood Syrup thai zoe.
right 70 tne parts affected This cure is natural ana
sure since 1872 Dr. Thachers Liver and Blood Svrnn
and pr Thaehers Liver Medicine DRY have 6espp
on tne market During this time thousands have
been benefited by using then 'e
beSides erecting permanent cures for all Liver
ana BLOOD diseases 1t acts as a tonic to the entira
human system, building IT up and energlzing IT.
thousands or voluntary testimonials ought to IA
valuaole In proving { ar remedy the best Don de-
lay IN giving IL trial ItcOsts IS cents in drv form
or % cents per bottle, liquid your druggist If he
won supply you, we will. bst ask your druggist 70,
"eare at Chattanooga Tenn. Thatcher Medicine Co
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
WANT 70 SELL TO CUBA.
Rice People Are stu After Re-
cfprOcity Treufy

ciprOcity Treaty.
Rice growers of this section were not
represented at the meeting at Crowley,
La, yesterday, when the Rice Asso-
citation of America was organized by
rice growers and rice handlers of many
states. Notice of the meeting had been
sent to planters and brokers of Savan-
nah, but none attended, though all, Mr.
w. G. Morell said, We're interested in
the objects of the organization.
The chief purpose of the association
is the promotion of the consumption of
rice, both in America and abroad The
association wants to bring it into more
general use as a foodstuff, and ways
and means to bring this about were
discussed at the meeting.
reciprocity treaty between the
United States and Cuba is also aimed
at by the association. Pressure will
be brought to bear to induce Congress
to make such a treaty. The rice peo-
pie wish Cuba to become one of the
countries consuming American rice,
and this can only be effected by the
removal of the heavy export duties that
have been charged. 1t will be the aim
of the association to secure a treaty
that will establish free trade for Amer
lean rice in Cuba, and, in return, ad-
hitting some Cuban product or pro-
ducts free of duty.
The claim is made by the rice inter-
ests that American rice is discriminate
ed against in the Cuban trade in
manner that is ruinous. Rice can be
shipped from Germany and other Eu-
ropean countries and landed in Cuba
without paying any duty at all, or, if
any, but a nominal one. When the
proximity of the island to the United
States is considered, it seems remark
able that rice raised on the southern
coast of the United States should not
be able to compete with that produced
in Europe.
Last winter there was considerable
agitation of this question of a reciproc-
ity treaty, but nothing was effected,
further than to fan the interest of the
producers and brokers. Pressure will
be blDugh ito bear upon congressman
to secure the treaty.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Christmas Rates Via SeabOard
Air Line HALLWAY.

Tickets at rate of one and one-third
first-class limited fares for the round
trip between all points east of the
Mississippi and south of the Ohio and
Potomac rivers, including Washing
ton, d. c., except that rate of one first
class fare for the round trip will apply
between points in the state of Flor
ida. Tickets on sale Dec 23, "a 25, 80.
81 and Jan. 1, good for returning until
Jan. 3, 1902. The above rates are open
to the public.
For students same rates will applv
as shown above on presentation and
surrender of certificate signed by the
superintendent, principal or president
OF school or college Students tickets
on sale Dec. 16 to %, inclusive with
final limit Jan. s, 1902.
For further information see your
nearest ticket agent or address, w. p.
Scruggs, travelling passenger agent.
Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Most Extraordinary Piano Sale.

The discriminating public will be in
terested in observing that the new pia-
no house Of Macarthur & Sons Co., are
on the alert for bargains. Their an
nouncement in yesterdays News that
they had secured some grand bargains
at less than manufacturers cost.
caused the store to be besieged by the
buying public. and among the first 10
appreciate the advantage offered, was
one of the leading music teachers OF
the city, who selected a piano for Miss
Jessie Freeman, who secured at one
half the usual price a fine piano
There are opportunities offered that
will not again be presented. The sheet
music and small musical departments
being now added at Macarthur e. Sons
Music House, will be highly appreciat-
ed by the musicians and music teach
ers in Savannah. --ad
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
GASOLINE LAMP EXPLODED.
Negro Presser Burned and $500
Worth of Clothing Destroyed.

Worth of Clothing Destroyed.
The explosion of a brass lamp, burn
ing gasoline, caused a fire in the press
ing department of the tailoring es-
adjustment of Mcdonald & Steinberg,
at No. lis Broughton street, west, I'M
der the Marshall House, yesterday aft
ernoon. Charlie Smith, negro press
err who was at work in the room,
was badly burned on the right hand.
Smith said after the fire that the
lamp broke without any warning, and
the burning gasoline spilled over some
clothes that he was smoothing. The
presser tried to put the fire out, but
was driven from the room, which
is in the back of the store by the
heat. The negro ran out screaming
with pain and shouting fire at the top
of his voice.
An alarm was sounded from box IA,
on Broughton and Abercorn streets,
and the northern section of the de-
partment responded. Chemical en-
CINE No. 1 from the Central Fire Sta
ton reached the hotel before the
alarm had ceased sounding, and a line
of hose was run through the tailor
shop. The contents of the room had
been burned and the flames were eat
ing their way to the floor above. Smoke
was issuing from the rooms above
the pressing room, and the guests of
the hotel were preparing to move out.
The fire was extinguished by the
stream from the chemical engine and
was kept within the room The
clothes in the place were burned and
the firm estimated the loss at $500.
1t was stated that there was no in
surance on the stock. The negro
Smith had his injuries dressed at a
neighboring drug store and suffered
a great deal of pain. His escape from
being fatally burned was narrow
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
SNAKE IN A HAY PILE.
Fire Inspector MnEuire's Lively Ex-
perience With a Reptile.

DPFhenCe win ~ henIIkes
After the fire in McDonough &
Sternberg's place under the Marshall
House last night had been eXtin-
guished, Fire Inspector Peter Mcguire,
according to his usual custom, made
an inspection of the premises and
found in a room, next to that in
which the fire occurred, a large pile
of loose hay. He called the atten-
ton of the owner to the inflammable
heap and directed that it be moved
away from the window. A colored
man employed by Mrs. Mallette, who
is proprietress of the Marshall House,
started to move it when suddenly
there came sound like the buzz OF
a locust from the center of the hay
pile. The negro dropped the hay and
ran, turning over the lantern in his
flight. The fire inspector called him
back and asked him the cause of his
sudden departure, to which he replied
that there was something" in the
hay.
With a view of reassuring the ne
gro the inspector commenced turning
over the hay with a broom handle,
when suddenly a snake about four or
five feet long sprang at him barely
missing his hand. The inspector
promptly reiterated, and several made
a rush through the door. One man
tumbled through a hole in the back
fence and two others went over it
with as much neatness as if they
were trained athletes. Mrs. NAL
lette screamed and a new crowd gath
cred, and headed by the inspector,
entered the snakes den, bent upon
destroying his snakeship. They poked
the pile and two or three times heard
the snake sound his rattles. For
want of light it was thought best to
wait until daylight before another at
tack.
In the meantime the fire inspector
is in quandry. If Mrs. Mallette
can get no one to move the hay the
inspector will have to have it moved
at the expense of the owner, and the
inspector says his duty does not re-
quire him to inspect for snakes. He
is no Bosco and has no time for
snakes.
The .fremen at headquarters SOL
emily shake their heads. wink and
walk away when asked sbout the
affair.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
FEARED FOR THE BILL.
The Friends of City Extension VIII
Be Relieved.

The friends of the bill for the extern
nah will be glad to see in the Atlanta
dispatch TO the Morning News of to-
day that the Legislature passed it. It
was not known in Savannah yesterday
whether the bill would be reached. as
nothing had been heard from it for
some DAYS. 1t was thought not inn
probable that the measure would have
to remain over for the next Legisla-
ture.
No letters were written nor were
there any kilograms dispatched to in
sure the consideration of the bill. May
or Myers was asked if anything had
been or would be done with this end
in view, but he replied that he saw no
reason for any particular hurry about
the city extension bill. That has been
the Mayors position throughout. He
has considered that the extension of
the limits would be as wise a measure
a few years hence as now.
When the signature of the Governor
has been affixed to the bill, it will have
become a law. and the limits of the
city will then be changed. The most
considerable extension Wbn De 10 I0e
southwark, the line being moved ten
blocks south of Forty-second street,
between Waters road and a line due
south of the point of intersection of
Forty second street and the Ogeechee
road. In the southwestern section
Springfield canal and the line of Gwin-
nett street will be the limits, exclud-
ing the property of Maj. G.. M. Ryals
and Capt. Henry Blum. Save to take
in a small tract between the Louisville
road and Ogeechee canal, the western
limit viii be as at present.
On the east the line will be extended
across Waters road to a point about
opposite the main entrance to the Fair
grounds. The direction will then be
northwardly to the Thunderbolt road,
which it will strike at a point about
opposite Wagner's, continuing along
the south side of the road until the
toll gate is reached, when it will run
northwardly to the Plant System
wharves. None of the island property
across the river will be taken in.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
WAITING ON REPORTS.
Cemetery Committee VIII Then
Have the Question Up Again.

Cemetery Committee VIII Then
Have the Question Up Again.
The special committee of the City
Council. to which was referred the
question of the purchase of a tract for
a new cemetery, is awaiting the report
of City Engineer w. ]. VIM and Di-
rector of Public Works George NJ.
Gadsden before holding another meet
ing. Those reports will probably be
made within a few days.
The city officers were asked to report
upon the area of land that lies con-
tiguous to Laurel Grove Cemetery that
is available for burial purposes, and
the amount it would cost to put it in
proper condition. The committee de-
sires to ascertain if money could be
saved by adding to the present ceme-
terry, rather than buying a tract Of
land Cor a new one
Talks with members of the commit
tee and members of the board of al
dermen seem to show that. provided
the reports of the engineer and the di-
rector of public works are favorable,
the use of Laurel Grove Cemetery will
be continued. Some urge that the ex-
pense of adding land will be trifiing,
compared with the first cost of buying
new tract and putting it in condition
for use as a cemetery.
one consideration that is urged by
those who think there should be a
tract purchased for a new cemetery is
that the health of the city demands
the discontinuance of the use of Lau-
rel Grove. The opponents of a change
declare that the surroundings of Lau-
rel Grove are such as to make no diff
ference, in so far as any possibility
of an injurious effect upon health is
concerned, even if its use should be
extended Indefinitely and a portion of
the Springfield plantation should be
filled in and Incorporated with. it. The
cemetery is isolated from other sec
lions of the city, they say, and it does
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
A Pretty Launch for $3.50.

1 This startling advertisement is some
thing that you can digest. 1t means
that you can buy a pretty launch, 2
horsepower, Is feet. or one q feet, 8
horsepower, by simply paying $3.50 a
week until paid for, providing that
there are at least four parties in the
deal. These launches, only smaller,
are being run at Thunderbolt now by a
boy not u years old, who runs the en-
CINE, steers the boat, and collects the
fares. Apply Lippman Bros, whole
sale druggists.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Southern Railway to the North and
East.

Two through trains daily via the
Southern Railway to Washington, Bal
timore, Philadelphia and New York,
with connections for points beyond
Leave Savannah 1885 p. M, and 1873
a m. Convenient schedules by both
trains to Richmond and Norfolk. Pull
man drawing-room sleepers and din
ing cars. For information call on or
write to E. C. Thomson, c. P. & T. A..
141 Bull street, phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Holiday Rates,


central or Georgia Railway.
Tickets at rate of one and one third
fares for the round trip will be sold to
students of schools and colleges upon
presentation and surrender of certifi-
Gates signed by superintendent, princi-
pals or presidents of the various insti-
tutions, Dec. 16 to %, 1901, inclusive
final limit Jan. 8, 1902.
To the general public on Dec. 90. "a.
%. 80 and 81, 1901, and Jan. l, 1902, final
limit Ian. 3, 1902.
Ticket Office 107 Bull stree, and
Central Passenger Station, West Broad.
foot of Liberty streets.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
"winter Homes In Summer LANDAU

Is the title of a very neat and attract
tive folder just issued by the South
ern Railway, giving complete infor-
nation regarding the various winter
resorts of health and pleasure on, and
reached by its lines, with list of no.
tells and boarding-houses, their pro-
prietors, rates, capacities, etc.
This booklet will prove valuable to
anyone contemplating a trip for the
winter
A copy may be had by calling on or
sending two cent stampt to e. G. Thorn
son, city passenger and ticket agent.
141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14

The Plant System Exposition Flyer
leaves Savannah for Charleston via
Plant System $3.50 a. m. Getty timer.
arriving Charleston 1890 p. m. Ele-
giant parlor care on these trains.
The West Indian Limited leaves sa-
vannah 2:05 p. m. Getty time). arrives
Charleston $40 p. m, carrying sleen-
ing and dining cars.
Those desiring to make an early
morning arrival at Charleston should
take the New York Express, leaving
savannah at 2:S0 a. m. Getty time1,
arriving Charleston GAO a. m, carry
ing sleeping car.
Trains leave Charleston returning.
$3.50 o. m tparlor carr; 1885 p. m.
I'D.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Error in Print.

Silk and Wool Waistings, advertised
in yesterdays Press 21a yards for 75c,
should have been $175.
Couch Rugs, advertised at sS.25,
should have been $1.25.
Rocker, advertised at $1.4S, should
have been $3.4S.
Leopold Adler,
The Largest Department Store in the
SOuth-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14

The Southern Railway operates
through Pullman sleepers from Savan-
nah to Cincinnati, making close con-
nection there for all points beyond. A
day ride through Western North Caro-
lima, the beautiful Land of the Sky"
E. G. Thomson, City Passenger and
Ticket Agent. 141 Bull st<eet-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
old Scotch WHISTLES.

These famous old Scotch WHISTLES
The Rutherford Brand from Leith,
Scotland-the o. V. II. from Glasgow
are the perfection of Scotch Whis-
kies, imported by us through the Unit
ed States Custom House at Savannah.
one bottle S.25; three bottles So. so.
and twelve bottles $12 50. Lippman
Drug COMPANY, Lippman Block .-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
One and 0ne-Third Fares to Augusta
and Return

Account Meeting Poultry, Pigeon and
Belgian Hare Club
Tickets on sale from Macon, Savan-
nah and intermediate points to Angus
ia, Dec. Is to 10. inclusive, with final
return limit, Dec. %. City Ticket Of
flee, No. 1O7 Bull street, and Central
Passenger Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
VERDICT AGAINST THE CITY.
sIrs. May E. O'Brien Receivers Dnm-
ages for Personal Injuries.

Mrs. May E. o'Brien Receivers Dnm-
ages for Personal Injuries.
A verdict for 81, 1865 was rendered
in the City Court yesterday in favor
OF Mrs. May E. O'Brien against the
city Of Savannah. The plaintiff sued
for $4,000 damages for personal in
juries, alleged to have been incurred
because Of the negligence and mat
tention TO duty Of the city's employees.
city Attorney S. b. Adams and Mr..
Walter G. Hartridge made the argu-
, ments in the case. and during the
AFTERNOON the questions in dispute we're
suomitted to the jury. Shortly before
O'Clock the verdict in favor of the
defendant was returned.
me plaintiff had been injured Sc
fiously and painfully because of a fan
occasioned by defective sidewalk and
This was the burden OF her complaint.
The jury seemed to agree with her
that II was well founded.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14

Excellent train service via Plant
System between Savannah and Bruins
wick in connection with Southern Rail-
way Leave Savannah 3:15 p. m, ar
irving Brunswick 6:10 D. m. Leaves
Brunswick 500 a. m. arriving Savan-
nah 300 a. m. Through coaches with
out change. --ad
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14

You have a cold. Don't let it hang
on The chances are it will lead to la
grippe. Take a few Lakes Tablets.
They cure a cold in few hours. Price
25 cents box. A box will cure the
cold of several members of the fam
ily.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14

Between Savannah and Montgomery on
Seaboard Air Line Railway. Train
leaves Savannah $50 p. M. railroad
time. arrives Montgomery 500 a. m
making close connection with lines di-
verging for all points West..-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14

Are operated on trains "a and 81 by the
seaboard Air Line Railway between
Savannah and Hamlet. No. "a leaves
Savannah at :55 p. m, railroad time,
for Columbia, Richmond. Norfolk,
Washington, New York, and ali East
ern points.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Southern Hallway Dining Cars.

Dining cars are operated on all
Southern Railway trains into and out
of Savannah. They are new, elegantly
equipped, with service unsurpassed
Meals served a la carte. -ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14

Lakes Tablets are manufactured in
Savannah, and there is no possible
combination of drugs better for a cold.
Price 25 cents a box. Cures a cold in
a single day.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Solid to Brunswick,

The B. & B. special leaving Savan-
nah at 4:3O p. m. via Seaboard Air Line
Railway, runs solid to Brunswick with
out change, arriving Brunswick at 1880
p. m. Get tickets and full information
at Ticket Office, corner Bull and Bryan
streetS.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-12-14
Shortest and Quickest Route

Between Savannah and Montgomery
and all Western points is via Seaboard
Air Line Railway. Pullman buffet
drawing-room sleeping cars on night
trainS,-ad.