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The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
OWNER MUST PAY CLAIM.
Judge Speer Holds That Clifton Is
Liable for Repairs.


Judge Speer rendered a decision in the
United States District Court yesterday N
the case of John Rourke & Sons against
the steamship Clifton. Judge Speer's de-
cision. which affirms that of the master.
is in favor of the libellants.
Judge Speer finds that the Clifton is
liable for the payment of 1876. for repairs
made by the libelants The preponder-
ance of the evidence. Judge Speer
thought, established the contention that
the repairs had been made in proper
and workmanlike manner, and as the mas
ter in admiralty, Mr.. J. N. Talley, had
reached this conclusion also, the court
did not disturb his finding.
Judge Speer decides against the cOnten-
ton of the owner of the Clifton that Sa-
vannah is the home port of the vessel
In this manner the effort was made to
defeat the maritime lien. II was shown
i'm evidence, however, that the Clifton is
registered in Beaufort and that Capt
Beach, her owner, had refused to have
her registered in Savannah.
A decree taken in accordance with
Judge Speer's decision gives principal and
costs to the libellants. The costs in the
case are rather heavy and will probably
amount to $l25.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
BALE OF COTTON FELL.
A. Fields Wants Damages From
Union Shipping Company.


Union Shipping Company.
"A. Fields entered suit against the Union
Shipping Company, in the City Court,
yesterday afternoon He wants $1,000
damages for personal injuries, alleged to
have been sustained by him through the
negligence of the company.
The plaintiff alleges that on September
20, 1900, the defendant was engaged in
loading the steamship Leabune with cot
ton and that he was in the defendants
employ. The ba.es were lowered into the
hold of the ship by means of a block and
tackle the bales being held by hooks.
1t is charged that it was the defend
ants duty to provide reasonably safe and
proper appliances for carrying on this
work. The hooks in use were too short
and were worn and blunt and bent from
the proper angie. Fields claims that as a
result of the defects in the hooks a bale
of cotton was dropped from a point in
mid-air TO the ho.d, falling upon him,
breaking his left ankle and causing other
serious injuries, from which he suffered
great agony and by reason of which he
was confined to his bsd and prevented
from pursuing his regular vocation.
Fields shows that at the time of the
accident he was "a years old and was
earning $3.50 per day, He claims that
he has been damaged 10 the extent of
5000 He is represented by Messrs. W.
N. Clarke and Garrard g. Meldrim.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
TO BOX THE UNKNOWN.
Tom COrcOran One of the Principals
in a Bout Feb. II.

in "a Bout Feb. II.
Arrangements were practically conclud-
ed yesterday for a twenty-five round
glove contest between Tom Corcoran of
this city and an unknown boxer who will
be brought down by one of the well
known sporting men of the city. The ar
ticles which will be signed Saturday, spe-
city that the contest shall take place
Monday, Feb. II, at the Savannah Thea
ter. That the men shall weigh las pounds,
give or take two pounds, the weighing to
be done at O'Clock p. m, the day of the
fight Shorty Jenkins is named as the
referee. The Eight will be for the usual
division of the net door receipts, rs per
cent to the winner and % to the loser,
with a side bet Of $500.
The promoter Of the match has no
doubt that It will be drawing card with
the public. He said yesterday, "Corcoran
IS undoubtedly a good fighter and a hard
man TO beat, but If he whips this man he
viii have done up one OF the best that he
ever went against" He said also that he
didn't want the fight to be decided on
anything except q straight victory, and
that such is the way II will be decided
unless there is a quite intentional foul.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

known for Sometime That Major
Screven Would BE "A Candidate.

Known for Sometime That Major
Screven Would BE IA Candidate.
There has been no change in the con-
test for Ordinary, and the announcement
made by Maj. Screven in the Morning
News yesterday that he was a candidate
caused no surprise or comment The
Morning News has stated for week or
more that Maj. Screven would be in the
race until the last, and the information
impaired yesterday. at the request of the
superintendent of police, was received as
matter of fact 1t has been said from
the first that Maj. Screven would be a
candidate, and this has never been ques-
toned by any one, and more particularly
by the men who control" The friends
of Candidate Soreven are actively at
work. and say that they have no fear of
the outcome.
1t was stated yesterday that Mr.. J. S.
Collins would certainly be a candidate,
and that he would cut quite figure in
the race for Ordinary. Mr.. Collins friends
say that he will poll the Liberal Club S
vote and will take many from the adj
ministration forces. The name of MIR. ].
r. Saussy is still being mentioned on the
streets, and it would appear that the
chances are in favor of his entering the
contest at the proper time.
The meeting of the County Executive
Committee. in the City Court room, to-
morrow evening. will no doubt be largely
attended, but it is not believed that any
thing will be done in the way of settling
upon the calling of a primary. The meet
ing promises to be a brief one, and the
primary question will probably be dis
posed of without much ado.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
ENGINEER DELL'S WIDOW.
Is Suing savannah, Florida ana
Western Railway for $4,000.

Is Suing Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway for $4,000.
Agnes W. Dell. the widow of the Plant
System engineer who was fatally injured
in accident at Burroughs Station on Nov.
20, last, filed suit for damages for $4,000
against the Savannah, Florida and Nest
ern Railway. for the killing of her nus
band, in the City Court yesterday.
The plaintiffs petition recites that on
the day named her husband, James G.
Dell, was an engineer in the employ of
the company and engaged in running one
of its passenger trains out of Savan-
nah At Burroughs Station the train on
which he was running colnded with an
east-bound freight, and Dell was so Sc
riously burned, scalded and bruised in the
collision that he died on the same day.
1t is alleged that at this time Dell was
in the active performance of his duties
as engineer, that ne was entirely without
fault in the matter, did nothing to contri-
bute to the accident and was guilty of no
negligence.
The accident was caused, the plaintiff
charges, by the gross careIessness and
negligence of the defendant, its servants
and employees.
The petition shows that at the time OF the
accident in which he was fatally injured,
Dell was 45 years old. in sound bodily
health, sober and industrious and that he
was a capable and efficient locomotive en-
gineer. He was earning between 800 and
500 month.
BY the wrongful killing of her husband,
to whom she looked for maintenance and
support, the plaintiff charges she nos reen
damaged by the defendants in the Tn of
So, coo, and for this amount she asks judS-
ment. She is represented by Messrs. Gar
rard, Meldrim and w. N. Clarke.
The accident in which the engineer lost
his life is fresh in the recollection of Sa-
vannah people Dell was taken TO Way
cross after the wreck was cleared, but
he lived only a few hours Jne Of the
distressing incidents of the affair ives
that after his body was brought to Sa-
vannah his family was not notified and
knew nothing of the accident cveh UNI
til it occurred to some one in Waycross
to wire that Dell was dead.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
WERE Welded AT ST. JOHNS.
Mr.. f. II. Bacon and Miss Josie Dor
sett United In Marriage.

Mr.. r. II. Bacon and Miss Josie Dor
sett United in Marriage.
Mr.. F. II. Bacon and Miss Josie E. Dor
sett were united in marriage at st. Johns
Church yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
by Rev. ]. Herbert woodward, assistant
rector of st. Johns Church, who has
charge of the parish during Rev. Mr..
Strong's absence. Only the immediate
family and a few friends were present.
The attendants were Miss Pansy
Devereux, maid of honor, and Mr. r. d.
Sullivan, best man.
The bride is the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. II. Dorset, and is a young
lady of many charms MIR. Bacon is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Bacon, and is
employed by +. b. Hunting & Co.
The young couple have the congratula-
tions and best wishes of a large circle
of friends, to whom the news of the we'd
cling win be a surprise, as it was entirely
unexpected.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
MANY PEOPLE WILL BUILD.
Contractors and Architects Look for
Busy Season,


The builders and the architects of the
city seem to be agreed that the outlook
for great activity in building during the
coming spring and summer is excellent.
This they Judge from the fact that there
are already many inquiries concerning
plans and probable costs of new build
ings. As December, January and Feb
rLary are always the dullest months in
tie year in the building trades, and as
even inquiries do not usually begin COM
ing in until much later than this time, 1t
is but natural to suppose that the inter
est already displayed presupposes an I'M
usually large number Of persons that
contemplate the. erections Of houses either
for homes, or for business purposes.
These inquiries would seem to indicate
that there is no building boom in any
particular section of the city, for though
naturally the greater number of plans are
wanted for homes to be built in those
parts Of the city that are comparatively
new, yet there are also enough Gals for
plans for buildings in the other and Old
er parts OF the city to show that the
boom is general.
This excellent outlook is attributed part
ly, said one builder, to the fact that at
the beginning of last season the price of
all building materials was unusually high,
which kept many persons from building
who otherwise would have done so, and
another reason, that the labor troubles
that began in May and lasted for several
months. kept others from beginning to
build when they were not certain that
their houses could be, or would be finished
in contract time Since last season. how
ever, the price of material has been
reduced to a normal rate, and no further
trouble with the workmen Is anticipated.
The actual building season will begin
actively about March, and VIII last unless
interrupted by some unforeseen cause,
through the entire summer
This outlook, together with the splendid
prospects for goods, sales and prices in
real estate, shows that the people gen
orally are in good financial condition
and argues well for a season of prosperity
in all lines of business and trade.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
A TEXAS WONDER.
HAIRS Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder trou-
bles, removes gravel, cures diabetes, sem
inal emissions. weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all irregularities of the
kidneys and bladder in both men and wo-
men. regulates bladder troubles in emil
dren. II not sold by your druggist WIN
be sent by mail on receipt of 81. one small
bottle is two months treatment, and Will
cure any case above mentioned. Dr. T.
w. Hall, sole manufacturer, P. 0. BOX
So st. Louis. Mo. Send for Testimonials
Sold by all druggists and Solomons Co.
savannah, Ga.
Read This.
Dothen, Ala, July 10, 1899.
DR.. E. W. Hall, St. Louis, Mo.-Dear
Sir: We have been selling your Texas
Wonder, Halls Great Discovery, for two
years and recommend 1t to any one SUI
fering with any kidney trouble as being
the best remedy we ever sold. Yours
truly, ]. r. YOUNG.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
SLOW WITH TAX RETURNS.
Taxpayers Must hurry if They Es-
cape a Double Tax.

Taxpayers Must Hurry if They Es-
cape n Double Tax.
The city tax assessors find that those
who have personal tax returns TO make
are responding at a rate that, IL it is
not quickened by Monday, will leave a
great many Of them subject to double tax
alton. The assessors are anxious that
citizens avoid this unpleasant and I'M
necessary alternative by visiting their
office in the City Exchange to-day, to-
morrow or Monday to make their re-
turns.
A little more than 5000 returns have
been received every year by the assess
ors, but thus far but about half that
number have been received. IL all the
citizens who have seemed to display a
desire to leave the matter to the last
moment should take advantage OF the
days that yet remain, they would be
able TO get in their returns and avoid
the double tax that, the assessors say.
will be imposed II the ordinance is dis
regarded and the returns are not in by
January p.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
CABLES DRAWN IN.

Georgia Telephone and Telegraph
COmpany's Increasing Business.
The Georgia Telephone and Telegraph
Company yesterday completed the draw
ing in of new cables on Barnard street
from York street lane south to Forty-sec-
ond street, thus allowing the placing of
$50 new phones in houses in the resident
sections OF the city. This has necessi-
tated the adding of another section, en-
bracing 100 numbers to the switchboard
making the second addition that has been
made since the switchboard was put in
position.
During the past week forty phones were
put into residences, which is the largest
number for any one week since the COM
pany was started.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
INJURIES PROVED FATAL.
BODY of Negro Tramp at the Georgia
InHrmars.

lnnrnary.
George Williams, the negro. who was
run over on the Central Railroad about
fourteen miles from Savannah, several
days ago, died early yesterday morning
ct the Georgia. Innrmary. 1t was known
from the first that the mans injuries
would terminate fatally and his death
caused no surprise. The body is stil at
the infirmary and unless some one claims
ii to-day it VIII be inferred at the expense
of tine city. 1t was never known exactly
how williams was injured, although it is
believed that he was stealing a ride and
fell between the cars to his death. He
was found on the track and brought to
the city. but never regained conscious
ness Coroner Keller will hold no inquest
over the remains.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
UMBRELLA BURNED IN HIS HAND.
Lighted Cigar Caused the Blaze ana
Much Amusement.

An umbrella, in the hands of one
legged man, was burned yesterday to the
amusement of a crowd on Bull street.
The man was talking to friend and held
his umbrella and lighted a cigar in one
hand behind his back. He felt something
warm and looking around saw the UNI
brella in flames. The man made an effort
to extinguish the fire and save the UNI
brella. but was unsuccessful. The incip-
lent blaze attracted a crowd and the own
er of IT, destroyed property appeared
greatly ercl ,arassed. With a look of dis
gust he threw the charred stick into the
street, walked away and the crowd scat
tered.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
A RemnrIsabIe ChampaRne.

When for years one brand OF cham
payne has increased It's imports from
double OF any other brand 10 9.293 cases
more. as did G. II. Mumn' r Extra Dry
Importing 1874 cases In 1900 Is conclusive
evidence Of It's quality, and that now i'm
ported Is specially hne.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
WILL MEET TONIGHT.
Savannah Music Club Programme at
Lawfon Memorial.


LawtOn Memorial.
Az the meeting OF the Savannah Music
Club tonight the following programme
viii be given:
Batiste-onertory for organ, Mr.. Edwyn
t. Woodlands.
Buck-"The Silent World Is Sleeping"
Mrs NJ e. Wilson.
Chopin-"Polonaise. c sharp minor. Miss
Nsabe Smart
Baydn-"On Thee Each Living Soul
Awaits" Mrs. W. W. Cross. Mr.. F. e.
Rebarer and Mr.. G. W. Beckett.
Beethoven,-Andante con Motto. and AL
iegro from Fifth Symphony, Miss z. z.
Coburn and Miss u. M. Smart.
Gounod--"ro Spring Mrs. w. II. Clark.
|. Fanning-"M Moonlight" Mrs Wilson.
a1iss Allen, Mr.. Rebarer and Mr. sund-
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Patronize American goods, especially
when you know they are the best, like
Cooks Imperial Extra Dry Champagne
-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Perfectly healthy people have pure, rich
blood. Hoods SaI saparilla purifies and en-
riches the blood and makes people
healthy.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

A High-Grade Institution for Ladies. 49,
Shorter College. Rome, Ca. Write for
catalogue.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

Graybeard Is made only by Respess
Drug Company. sole owners. and sold by
druggists for 81 90 bottle. Every family
should have . box OF Graybeard Pills anu
Gny beard Ointment.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17
MULES, MULES.

Just arrived, carload nice smooth large
and medium size Mules. Thoroughly ac-
climated and guaranteed sound in every
respect or money refunded.
Can be seen at zoUCK's Sales Stable,
corner West Broad and Oglethorpe avenue.
Must be sold, so come early and get
first choice.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-17

"Graybeard has well nigh cured me of
rheumatism from which l have been
great sufferer the last fifteen years" Mr.
Dents postoffice Is st. Simons Island, Ga
Rev. John Christian of Pierce, Ala.
says: "Graybeard has cured Mrs. John
Chidress OF Baldwin county of rheuma-
tism. In February before she began to
take Graybeard she was given up to
die. She Is now sound and we'll"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22

chestra discoursed music. At the din her were the children of the aged couple, the twelve grandchildren and a number of intimate friends. After the dinner MT. Ullman amused the party, particularly his grandchildren, by hu- morous stories of his early life. MT. and Mrs. Ullman are natives of Bavaria, Germany. When MT. Ullman came to this country he was a young man. He settled in New Haven, where he was engaged in mercantile business, retir- ing twenty-five years ago, after accum- ulating a small fortune. The cele- bration of their golden wedding was arranged by their two daughters who have lived in Brooklyn for long time Among the gathering were MT. and Mrs. Charles Ullman of the borough of the Bronx MT. and Mrs. Lahm, Mr. and Mrs Westheim, Mrs. Herz, MT. and Mrs D. J. Ullman, M. Cohen, MT. and Mrs. Buttonmester of Manhattan, MT. and Mrs. S. w. Heller Mr. and Mrs c. Daniels, Mrs. Langer, Miss R. Heller, MT. and Mrs. Katz of New Ha- ven, Mir and Mrs, J. Meyer of New Haven, MT. and Mrs. l. Koch, MT. and Mrs Herz of New Haven, MT. and Mrs. L. D. Adler, and Mrs. Kalzenborg of Baltimore.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22

next week for Saratoga to remain dur ing the month of June They will stop at Clifton Springs during July and August.
 A. B. Pixley, Mrs. Pixley and daugh- ter, Miss Grace, left yesterday for New York, and from there sailed for Nor folk, Va.
 George Gilhooly is under treatment in the Meriden hospital.
 Company Ks figure of merit for the month of April was 9S.07.
 Miss Helena Blair is expected home to-day from the Burnham school, Northampton, Mass.
 The Naugatuck T. A. B. team is ex- pected to play ball here with the New Citys on the morning of Memorial day.
 Quite delegation from here attended the Merlden Bristol game on Hanover park yesterday afternoon and all got their moneys worth, as the game was a fine one.
 A change has been made in the ar engagement of some of the selections and numbers for Miss Georgietta Whittak- er's concert to be given in town hall Friday evening. The change will add interest to the programme.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22

Sore throat has many names. Some call it catarrh of the pharynx. tis also called chronic tonsilitis. Follicular pharyngitis is the name that doctors de- light to call it, as they generally prefer the longer words. Public speakers and preachers are so prone to have sore throat, that it is sometimes called preachers sore throat.
 It makes little difference what name we call it-just plain sore throat is hard enough to bear without indulgirig in long names. Chronic sore throat gener- ally begins by a scratching sensation in the throat, and there may be a little dry ness or constant desire to keep swallow ing. Painful swallowing and hawking is sure to come lateH if nothing is done for it.
 Sore throat is almost certain, after it has become chronic, to gradually extend downward to the lungs. When this hap pens consumption is often the result
 The time to cure sore throat is in its early stages. A bottle or two of Peruna is sure to put stop to the whole thing. If MT. Charles D. Smyth, whose testi- monial appears here had used Peruna at the beginning of his trouble, he would have been saved years of sickness caused by neglecting to use Peruna in time.
 Charles D. smyth, of Angels Camp, Cal, says: "Chronic catarrh in the head, nose and throat has been a source of trouble and annoyance to me for more than ten years. I have used all such medicines as came under my notice as catarrh cure without any help to me ex- cept at times by some, only temporary relief, but no cure.
 "Peruna is sure cure. There are no substitutes for Peruna. There are no
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
Hotel Wellington,
 Washington, D. C.

other remedies that are just as good. In- sist upon having Peruna. Peruna never fails. It is an old, well tried remedy.
 "My physician, to whom applied, did not do any better. My troubles be- came worse and my suffering increased instead of improving.
 Gloss of appetite, sleep and flesh, besides continual coughing and pain, showed too plainly that my case was a desperate one. lost almost all faith in n the so-called catarrh cures, when read about Peruna, and concluded to try this as q last resort.
 "Thanks to Dr. Hartman's invention now enjoy as good health as l ever did
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
WALITNGFORD.

Mrs. Ruth Gardner died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs George r. Wightman, 269 South Elm street, aged seventy-four years. The body will be taken to Hope Val ley, N. Y, for burial.
 Grand Warden Chapin, of New Ha- ven, will visit Wallingford lodge, N. F. o. P, this evening
 Mrs. Herman He died yesterday at her home in Yalesville, aged forty years. Funeral at ? o'clock this after noon. Burial in the Center street ceme- tery. She leaves a husband and three children
 Rev. J. J. Blair, Mrs. Blair, Miss Blair and Kenneth Blair will leave
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22

of1ICVIV1J IOCV11H mend 1t to suffering humanity afflicted as have been."-Charles D. Smyth. No Other remedy is so wildly known and so universally used for sore throat, coughs, colds, la grippe, and all other catarrhal diseases.
 Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,, of Columbus, Ohio, for a handsomely illus trated, free book on catarrh. It treats of the many phases and stages of winter catarrh and their cure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
!, TO A FRIEND.

.N TO A FRIEND. I love to look, dear friend, into thine eyes, For in their depths, so like the violet blue, read of all that's tender, tried and true. And when thy thoughts are full of yearning love, The sacred love of mother for her child, Their breeding light is fair and sweetiy mild. True love like this hath naught of self to mar The perfect image of the Fathers grace, A symbol pure to all earth's fallen race. And as our eyes are windows of the soul. May thine and mine be kept all clear and bright That through them shine one long clear ray of light ray that's fed each morn from one true source, Just as q brook renews itself each day From hidden spring, then laughing goes its way.
 >Emma B. Lee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-22
Notice to Contractors.
City Engineers Office, No. 1T City

City Engineers Office, No. IT City Hall
 New Haven, Conn, May IS, 1901. SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office until ? D. m. May 20, 1901, For constructing crushed stone pave. ment with vtrified brick gutters in Goffa street between Howe and Orchard streets; and in
 Lawrence street between State street and Whitney avenue. Blank forms of proposal, and any informa. tion concerning plans, specifications, bonds etc, will be furnished upon application. No proposals will be received after the blanks furnished or not properly filled out will be rejected.
 The right to reject any or all bids Is res served. iNJl By order of the Director of Public Works. my2O St c. w. KELLY, City Engineer.