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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
DEATHS.

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McCARTHY.-Died, Mrs. M. F. Nc
Carthy, last night at IL o'clock at No.
317 Price street. Funeral notice later.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.
SPECIAL
AT TRACT ION
ONE WEEK ONLY.
MONDAY, JAN. IA.

SATURDAY, JAN. 10.
Students, artists, lovers of the beautiful
in art, all should avail themselves of this
extraordinary opportunity.
This offer is made by the O'Donohue
Coffee Company of New York, not as a
premium, but as a SOUVENIR of this
SPECIAL SALE
GIVEN AWAY, FRANCS LOVELY
FLOWER STUDIES.
These gems of art, by Paul de Longpre,
Mary r. Hart and other eminent artists,
comprising an exquisite selection are on
exhibition at our store, and must be seen
to be appreciated.
Make your own selection. One OF these
studies is given with every sale of two
pounds of this brand.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
THE CHATHAM BANK,

SAVANNAH.
LEOPOLD ADI4hh, president.
c. s. ELLIS, Vice Presidant
JNO. r. DILLON Cashier
BARRON CARTER, Asst. Cashier.
Solicfts the accounts of individual.
nrms banks, associations and corpora.
tons.
Liberal favors extended to correspond.
ing banks, as our unsurpassed facilitie,
for collecting insure prompt returns.
BUYS AND SELLS FOREIGN EN-
CHANGE, WRITES LETTERS OF
CREDIT AND ISSUES BANK MONEY
ORDERS PAYABLE IN ALL PARTS
OF EUROPE.
Interest compounded quarterly on de-.
posts in the SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
Safety Deposit Boxes and Vaults Cor
rent.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
The petit Jurors of the City Court need
not appear until Thursday, January nth,
1901, at 10 a. m.
BY order of the Hon. Thomas NJ. Nor
wood, Judge.
WARING RUSSELL, Jr.,
Clerk G. c. S.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
A QUIET ELECTION.
HostOn 10 Have a Graded Free
school.

Boston, Ga, Jan. 1.-THE city election
for Mayor and Aldermen and Board Of
Education passed off very quietly to-day,
being a one-sided issue. Boston will here
after have strictly frst-class graded
free school. Votes cast for free school, a.
no votes against
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
n. II. COLE,

COLLECTIONS,
Store and house rents q speciality. Ten
ants supplied. Repairs made. Having
ample capital quick returns guaranteed
Reference, Dun and Bradstreet agencies.
Correspondence solicited,
ONCE, corner York ana Whitaker SITS.
Phone 1541.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
THE GERMANIA BANK

Capital ''$%V'v.S
Undivided profits ...................... N'VW
This bank offers its services to corpora-
lions. merchants and individuals.
Has authority to act as executor, ao-
ministrator, guardian, etc.
Issues drafts on the principal cities 10
Great Britain and Ireland and on tne
Continent.
Interest paid or compounded quarterly
on deposits in the Savings Department.
Safety boxes for rent.
HENRY BLUM, President.
GEO. w. TIEDEMAN. Vice President
JOHN NJ. HOGAN, Cashier.
WALTER F. HOGAN. Asst Cashier
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-15
FOR SALE or RENT,

MY residence northeast corner of Valid.
burg and Jefferson streets; possession
given about March 1.
JAMES K. P. CARR,
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04

For SALE-Charcoal in any quanti
tv, promptly delivered, at reasonable
prices. ]. A. MAYHo. Leave orders at
c. T. Patch & Bro. S. ct2o-o3m.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04
DIED

At his home Oh Bennett street,
Thursday morning Jan 3, Mr.. VIM.
Il. Geyer, after an illness Of several
months. For the past two years Mr..
Geyer has been member Of the bank
ing firm of Charles T. Geyer & Sons,
and one of cur most prominent citi-
zens. He was taken sick about two
years ago, and since that time has had
every care and attention known to
medical skill, both here and at his
home in Brooklyn, n. Y, but to no
avail, and, surrounded by his family,
death came gently, peacefully, after
much suferings. Mr.. Geyer was 70
years of age and besides the bereaved
parents and one brother, leaves wife
and two small children, to mourn his
demise.
Very impressive funeral services were
held with the family and friends by
the Rev. Mr.. Gregory this afternoon
at 3 o'clock, and at 1890 this evening
his mother and father will leave for
Brooklyn, N. Y, with the remains,
where the burial service of the Epis
copa1 church will be said at St. Luke's
church. Interment to be in the
family lot in Greenwood cemetery.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04
SHORT LOCAL MENTION.

.3..s'.$''3
Irish potatoes 25c per peck, at c. T..
Patch & Bro
If you have your stationery printed
wrong you can have it corrected-new
and latest styles at this office.
A big line of J. B. Lewis Shoes Just
Il at Patch's. The only place you can
get them.
Company, Aberdeen, George A. Frost W.
B. %ckhouU and VIM. McKeithen; Deer
Creek Dairy. Connection with Craigronie
Services next Sunday at Emmanuel
chruch-festival of the Epiphany or
manifestation of Christ to the gentiles.
Morning prayer and holy communion,
at 1890 a. IN.
The town officials are anxious for
everyone to acquaint themselves with the
town ordinances call at this office or at
the Mayors office and get copy.
Mr.. A. A. Chaplain, after linger-
ing illness died at the Vermont House
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Chaplain
came to us from Vermont last Decem-
Der and had engaged in the market
business the present season. Mrs.
CHAPLAIN will take the remains North
in about a week and after she has
closed out his business affairs; she has
many friends who synlpathize with
her in her bereavement
Preparations are being made for
convention of physicians and sur
ggeorf eis FebH,ary ~aa'. .l4sss, ITO be
held in Southern Pines. This con-
vention brings some very prominent
people to see us from the North and
East, and will be a good advertise
1nent.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04
EDGERTON BROS.

If you want to get the best results
from our pure air and sunshine you
should take horseback ride or drive
out through the pines every day. There
is no better exercise than Horseback rid
ing. We will give you special discount
If you take horse every day. We have
lots of good saddlers and drivers, at the
Big Red Stable.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04

Miss Dorathea Junge after spend
ing nearly two years in New York, is
with her parents again, Mr.. and Mrs
w. F. Junge.
Mr.. VIM. Cummings, of Monroeton,
SON -in-laW to Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Huf.
fines. with his wife and baby spent
Xmas in Southern Pines.
Mr.. A. L. Couch has gone to Pine
hurst where he has business position
for the season. He is a good reliable
young man and deserves to succeed.
Mrs. Mary Cabb, of Portland, Me
who OWLS sonlt valuable property on
Pennsylvania avenue, is in town stop
ping with Mr. and Mrs l. L. Hamlin
Prof H Z Schultz, of New York,
is with us again He had charge of
our public school last winter, and his
friends are pleased to ses him once
more.
Mrs. A. P. Maddox and her sister,
Miss Lille Millsaps, arrived Sunday
evening. Mr.. Maddox has engaged
the Smith Cottage and has come to
abide permanently.
Mr.. Mrs. J. S. Reynolds have
gone to Rockledge, Fla. for the season.
His brother MI. George Reynolds
arrived here yesterday morning and
will spend this season at Pinehurst.
w. HI. Mcneil of the Carthage Blade.
Besides serving the public with a weekly
newspaper Bro. Mae has branched out as
a hotel proprietor, and has opened the
Summit hotel for the season Rea 4 his ad
and if you 20 to Carthage stop and see
him.
MIR. J L. Packer, Of Corning, New
York, is with us again for his fourth
season. He has visited California,
Colorado, and other places, but thinks
this is far the best climate. His mary
friends are pleased to see him.
Mr.. Orlando White, with his wife,
daughter and son, arrived Thursday
evening and are now occupying the
Baily Cottage Mr.. White is editor
and owner of the Cattaraugus N. Y.
Times and spcnt last winter with us.
Mr.. +. NJ. Hayes after spending
sometime in California, has decided
hat it would be nice to have home
1t Southern Pines and will erect res
dence Immediately adj lining the
handsome property of Mrs T. A. Cat
in, on New York avenue.
Mess. w. S. Russell and w. H.
} 'Brien, of Boston, are spending the
season with us, Mr.. Russell was in
7ery bad health when he came, but is
low able to be up and cut every day.
lie is much pleased with our climate
md is very glad that he came. Mr.
} 'Brien is also much improved in
lealth.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04

Mr.. William Moncure, assistant
superintendent of the S. A. L. was in
this morning and has given orders for
putting in city water at the passenger
station.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04

LOST. ASoldiers Discharge and other
papers. Finder will please mail to or leave
them with Editor FREE PRESS and get the
reward
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04
For Dressmakinq

and Sewing call on Mrs. Spencer in Mrs
Moffetts cottage, near Congregational
Church, Bennett Street. Gents clcthing
cleaned and pressed.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04
NOTICED!

Cottages and Suites of Rooms to let,
Also several cottages for sale.
Apply to S S THOMAS, at Hardware
Store
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1901-01-04
FOR SALE,

4 acre building lots from SIS to
$50. each. Also IS acre Peach or
chard. c. d. TARAELL.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
BOYS BLACKMAIL GAME.
Threatened to Blow Up House if $500
Was Not Delivered Easily
Caught in His Own Trap.

New York, April 9..-Confessing that it
was he who wrote the letter to George
H. Penniman, threatening to blow up
the latters house, on Fifth avenue, I'M
less $500 were placed in a hiding place
where he could find it, Elias c. Katz. IS
years of age, is a prisoner at police
headquarters to-day, having been arrest
more than twentyfour hours.
In his confession the boy said he wrote
the Threatening letters because he want
ed to raise money enough to go on the
stage. Two letter We're written to Mr.
Penniman, the first demanding $500 and
the second 500.
one letter was written Friday ana the
other since then. The letters were signed
''Nihi.ist." Katz says he has been out of
funds and wanted to obtain money enough
to enable him to obtain an audience with
a theatrical manager.
Mr.. Penniman and his son-in-law Rob
ert A. Lewis, who is paying teller of the
Lincoln National Bank went to police
headquarters to-day and confronted KATE.
The latter broke down and cried before
them, saying that he regretted having
caused them so much trouble.
After the last letter was received Mr..
Lewis referred the matter to Capt Titus
of the detective bureau. Under instruc-
tions Mr. Lewis secured the money as
directed in the letter and left his house
al IL o'clock midnight, walked up Fifth
avenue, turned towards the park and de-
posted the money in the place designated.
The officers meanwhile had taken up a
position in the park where they kept the
money under watch and awaited develop
ments.
About a quarter of an hour after mid
night they saw a young man appear and
walk up and down in the neighborhood OF
the place where the money was, but for
some reason he did not attempt to get it.
Instead he walked down Fifth avenue
and entered a house on East Eighty
eighth street. The detectives shad-
owed the house all night, relieving
each other at intervals. They watched
it the greater part of next day and final
ly saw Katz come out and post letter.
BY arrangement with the postal author-
ties the detectives secured the letter Katz
posted and saw that it was addressed TO
Mr.. Penniman.
The letter was duly delivered. The
writer told Mr.. Penniman that he, or as
he expressed il, we" would not be
caught with such chaff or in such a game
as the detectives had planned. The let
ter contained other directions with refer
ence to the deposit of the money AMI
demanded 500, instead of the original $500
the detectives saw that the handwrit-
ing was the same and at once took Katz
into custody.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
CANE AND CASSAVa MEETING.
A Large Attendance at Brunswick.
state Asked to Establish an Ex-
perIment station.

Brunswick. Ga. April s.-The Sugar
Cane and Cassava Convention met here
to-day with large attendance of farmers
and experts from al lover South Georgia
The following resolutions were adopted
Whereas it is the opinion of this con-
vention that the cultivation of sugar cane
end manufacture of sugar is again to
become leading industry in Georgia
upon a scale exceeding its magnitude at
its hight in 1923 and
Whereas, the sharp competition to be
encountered from every quarter Of the
globe in the efforts to revive this indus
try make it imperativcly necessary that
the most economical and scientific meth
DDS of cultivation and manufacture be
adopted to meet this competition success
fully.
Resolved, That this convention make
an appeal to the Legislature of the state
at it's next session that suitable provis-
ion be made for the establishment of an
experiment station at some convenient
point In the cane belt of the state for
the educating of our cane growers in the
matter of soil, seed and scientific method
in cultivation and in the methods OF
manufacture yielding the best results in
the manipulation of the juice"
A permanent organization was affected
by the election of Frank d. Aiken oil
Brunswick president; Joseph Tillman oil
Quitman. vice president. and c. d. Ogg
secretary treasurer
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10

baggage Room, Hotel and other
Buildings Destroyed.

Abbevfle, Ga, April 9.-The most de-
structive fire that has visited Abbeville
since 1897, when three sides of a closely
built square were consumed, occurred
here early this morning.
The fire originated inside the baggage
room of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad.
a small wooden building about one hun
dred feet from the passenger and freight
depot. When discovered, about 4 a. m. }
the interior was mass of flames, and 1t
or contents.
The Eureka saloon, owned by s. p.
Lasster and almost adjoining the bag
gage room, was the next to go. 1t con-
tanned stock and fixtures, valued at 1900,
about two-thirds of which were removed
before the building was consumed.
The Hotel Eureka, about twenty-five
feet from the saloon. then took fire on the
south side, but the light wind blowing
at the time, being from the north, the
flames spread so slowly that time was
given for the removal of all the furniture
and baggage. Not a thing was lost but
the hotel itself, which was the property
of MIR. Beckham OF Macon, and was leased
by s. p. Lassiter. 1t was worth about
5000, and is supposed to have been partly
covered by insurance.
Mr.. Lassiter estimates his loss at 81 500,
on which there was no insurance.
The railroad depot and other buildings
in the vicinity were in imminent danger,
but were saved by heroic work OF our
citizens. The value of the baggage de-
stroyed has not been ascertained.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
THE CIMC!NNAT!'S SILVER.
Found mt Norfolk Navy Yard, Where
1t Was Left i'm the Hurried De-
parture for Cuba.

Washington, April 9.-The handsome sill
yer service belonging to the cruiser Gin
cinnati, presented to that ship by the city
of Cincinnati, which has been lost for
the last two years, and which the Navy
Department used every effort to get trace
Of has been found. 1t was entirely lost
sight of for many months, and only re-
Gently was the first trace of it secured
through an officer who had been on the
Cincinnati when the Spanish-American
war broke out.
1t appears that in the rush of getting
ready for the war, the Cincinnati made
a hurried stop at the Norfolk navy yard,
where she stripped herself of all super
fiuous belongings. Among the articles
unloaded was the souvenir silver service.
but in the hurry of departure no receipt
was taken for it. 1t was stored away
without knowledge of it's value, as the
officers of the ship We're expected to look
after such possession. 1t has now been
found intact and steps are being taken
to restore il to the Cincinnati
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
THE CROP CONDITIONS.
Farming Operations Badly Inter-
fered with in Atlantic Coast
Districts by Heavy Rains.

DtStrtctS Dy hehfs hath~s
Washington, April 9.-The Weather Blu
reau has issued the following general
summary of crop conditions:
The week has been generally cold with
heavy rains in the Atlantic coast districts,
lower Missouri valley, and on the North
Pacific coast, and heavy snowfall over
portions of the lower lake region, Middle
Atlantic states and New England. These
conditions have greatly interfered with
farming operations, which are generally
late, especially In the Central valleys and
Atlantic coast districts, due In part TO
the heavy rains OF March.
But little progress with corn planting
has been made since the first of the
month. except In the extreme Southern
districts, where 1t is nearing completion
in some sections. Slow termination ana
poor stands are generally reported from
the Southern States.
Preparations for cotton planting have
been delayed by excessive rains In portion
of the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama,
but over the central districts good prog
ress has been made, and planting is in
operation as far north as Arkansas and
Northern Mississippi and North Carolina.
Preparations for planting are also well
advanced in Texas, but planting has pro-
Rresesd only where moisture has been
sufficient.
Reports respecting the fruit outlook are
almost uniformly encouraging. In Call
fornia. severe frosts have caused serious
injury In the central and northern dis
triCtS,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
THE WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN.
Rains Have Caused Much Delay, but
Farm Work Fairly Well Adj
WINGED i'm south.

Atlanta, April 9.-Following is the week
Nv crop bulletin for the week ending April
8: Heavy rains caused almost total sus-
pension of work in Northern and Central
sections during the past week and lands
were badly washed. The conditions were
a trifle more favorable in the southern
counties and cotton planting has become
quite general, although late. Fruit mas
been injured TO some extent locally by
late frosts, but the general outlook Is re-
garded as favorable. Extracts from
southern counties:
Berrien-Some long cotton is up, but It
looks red; corn and melons coming up
nicely; peaches, promising.
Brooks-Favorite week; great deal of
corn and cotton planted; sugar canesabout
all planted.
Bryan-Farm work behind weather
cold; low lands wet; rice planting delay
ed; fruit promises well; gardens fair.
Camden-Not much work done during
past week; weather cold for the season,
with high winds.
Clinch-Weather unsettled; ground cold,
but planting is in progress.
Coffee-Cold winds and some rain;
much corn and cotton planted; some corn
up oats doing we'll.
GIynn-Too much rain; corn ready for
first blowing.
Liberty-Weather unfavorable; very Hit
tie farm work done; some corn and cotton
planted before recent rains.
Lowndes-Some cane planted pear blight
appearing; some corn up, considerable de-
caved in ground; soil moist
Pierce-Past week favorable; farmers
well up with work; much corn planted;
potatoes doing welh
Ware-Pianting progressing rapidly; oat
cropg God rains first part of week dam
aged cotton, which is NOT coming up
we'll
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
MAY JOIN STEEL COMBINE.
But Republic Iron and steel VIII
Not Consolidate with Other
southern Companies.

Birmingham. Ala, April 9.-The Age
Herald will say tomorrow:
Men prominently connected with the
Tennessee Coal and Iron and Republic
Iron and Steel Company, who refuse the
publication of their names, positively deny
that the Republic Iron and Steel Com
pany intended parting from any of its
southern holdings, either by a clean sell
on. or a consolidation with the Tennes-
see Coal Iron and Railway Company, or
the Sloss-Shefield Steel and Iron Com
pany. or any other company.
The Republic Iron and Steel Company
will hardly enter into any Southern com
bine, though it is not improbable that ii
may become part of the United States
Steel Corporation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
THE NAVAL STATION SITE.
Everything VIII soon BE in Read
ness to Begin work.


Washington, April "a board Of naval
officers will start for Charleston in few
days to devise plans for the new naval
station to be established on the Chicora
Park site. As indicated in these dis
patches, Rear Admiral Endicott has
reached an agreement with the represen-
tatives OF the Lawton property, and che
deal for the purchase Of the land is clos
ed. Mrs Lawton is to receive $4,000 for
her land at the rate of about 800 per
acre This will give the government as
acres for the station and IN addition there
IL 725 acres % marsh land for approaches
and in the immediate vicinity which also
becomes the property Of the government.
Naval authorities are delighted at the
termination Of the contest over the site.
and they will now bend their efforts 10
ppshing the work forward as rapidly as
possible The legal documents OF the
transfer will BE- prepared within q few
days aud the board 10 be appointed Will
expedite the preparation Of the plans 10
that the construction Of the new station
may begin within the next few months.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-10
AGAINST CONVICT LABOR.
,oxG PROTEST MADE TO PRISON
COMMISSION.

,,ufocturers of HOlIoyvare
Representatives of Labor
,,.,,c strong Arguments Against
,o.eA Factory at state Convict
Prison Commissioners Not
.irced. However, and May Es-
,.-, PLANT for Benefit of state.
..nta Ca, April 9.-An earnest pro
-. made before the Prison Commits
5,v by representatives of manu-
and free labor against the estab-
I-.,+ of a mandatory for hollow
M the prison farm at Milledseviile.
those who appeared and made
.,.s before the commission were
ronn J. seay of Rome, president of
.,,+bern Cooperative Foundry Com
r. Terhune of the Rome stove
i1., Hon. seaborn Wright, attorney for
ro-ODerative Company; w. A.
.,... editor of the Rome Tribune;
% q Houston of Atlanta, represen-
-,... f.om Fulton and a prominent labor
''.asr. and Jerome Jones, editor OF the
1,proal of Labor
main points presented before the
,i..ion were that in the city OF rothe
owe now two holfow-ware fouhdrles,
-. named above, working ABOUT 4Vo
one of these foundries Is cooper
,t,.s concern, owned by about thlrty-lVe
rg nen of Rome. These TWO rouh-
as IL was stated, can turn out enoueil
ratou,.pare to supply the entire state OIL
INA If the commission establishes
,.h a foundry, to be operated by CONVEX
sDe" .loses the two foundries at Rome
,rd throws out of employment lVo lieli'
a.u IVA. foundry is established at the prls-
II 'n'- # means not only competition OF
Oh -g- ,abor with free labor, but the alb
Con- min of many young men in the
whose livelihood and whose homes
90" mon it. The labor leaders advo-
Co7 t5e putting of all the conyicts on
The pubiic roads. 49,.
NE .'ronosition made to the Prison
rii.ion is merely to hire the labor
+bo nv son farm the parties lnteresleu
..tr, I'm the plant and furnishing az
material. The commission may ylelo
.bo arquments made, but its members
,,sr,. much inclined to establish the
Giant as a means of getting ADDITION reVe-
, a. the state. One of the commas
.,or sneaking of the matter, put IL tnls
way; ,.4 chat ooo.OOO
,,fo If Georgia should get their hollow
1,are u per cent. cheaper or that the pres
,, salaries of 100 men should be main
,.tredq Which would be the greatest good
IA the greatest NUMBER
,rba commission will take up the mat
..r ar once and a decision will probably
he reached this week.