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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
CITYMAYH HAVE TOPAY|
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR BROWNS
CLAIM FOR $4,000 DAMAGES.
ROPE ACROSS SIDEWALK.
RESULTED IN BREAKING HIS coll
LAR BONE.


Rope Placed Across the Sidewalk
in Front of the Chatham Academy
Ruins, Injuring Him SevereIy-The
Rope Intended as n Protection to
Pedestrians, but Proved n Trap.
The claim of Mr. Charles C. Brown
for 5000 damages was filed yesterday
with the clerk of Council. Mr.. Brown
wants the city to pay him that amount 10
compensate him for the injuries he sus-
tanned on the night of Dec l, last, when
he tripped and fell over the rope
strung up across the sidewalk at the
corner of Drayton street and Oglethorpe
avenue. The rope was supposedly for the
protection of pedestrians from the ruined
walls of the old Chatham Academy, but
it served on more than one occasion to en-
danger life and limb by tripping them up.
1t is recited in the claim that Mt.
Brown exercised all diligence and every
precaution, the accident having been
through no contributory negligence on his
part. IL is further claimed that the city
was negligent in allowing the rope to
sag until it was within but few inches
it most dangerous for pedestrians. No
light was placed upon the rope to reveal
its presence it is further claimed, and
the shadows from the trees made it i'm
possible to discern it without observing
more closely than one would ordinarily
Mr. Browns collar-bone was broken by
the fall, and he sustained other injuries
principally bruises. He is out 800 for
doctors bill He was earning good sal
airy as telegraph operator at the time of
the accident, and, in addition to his pc
cuniary loss, he wants compensation for
the pain and suffering entailed.
1t will be recalled that the accident 90
Mr. Brown was written up in the Morn
ing News at the time of its occurrence.
There followed some agitation Of the
question as to who had put up the rope,
and this may figure in the trial of the
claim, should it reach the courts, which
is by no means improbable.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

1t is sure cure for all skin diseases. 1t
cures itch, letter. ringworm, eczema, salt
rheum. etc Never fails Nothing is "iust
as good" Don't accept substitutes. Try
and you will be convinced. as thousands
OF others have. If your druggist doesn't
keep it, send SOC In stamps direct to the
maker. ]. T. Shuptrne, Savannah, Ca.
for a box postpaid.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
TO CHANGE FUNERAL CUSTOMS
Many Ministers Think Needless Ex-
posture of the MOurncrs Useless.

Many of the ministers of the city have
recently been considering a plan of reform
in the matter of etiquette at funerals.
1t has been noticed, said Rev. Osgood F.
Cook yesterday, that not few of the re-
cent deaths chronicled in this city are
indirectly the result Of diseases contracted
by exposure in the cemeteries. This, said
Rev. Mr.. Cook. is particularly true in
many cases of grip and pneumonia.
If II were generally understood, contn-
ued Mr.. Cook, that by keeping on of hats
no disrespect was intended, this danger
of contracting colds with all of the ills
that sometimes follow. would be obviated.
Mr.. Cook also said that IL is the inten-
ton of the ministers i'm future to ask that
those gathered at the grave keep on their
hats.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
MntnnNns, and All the Pretty Ones.
nj AdIer's.

There will be seen many beautiful. be-
witching hats at Adlers spring opening
to-day, but few win surpass the Matanzas
hat In general favor. Many Will compare
with It, though. for the galaxy OF pretty
ones is quite extended this year: ana Adj
Ter Will show them pretty near all to-day
at the opening I'D
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
New York ana Florida Express,
via Southern RAILWAY

Leaves Savannah daily at 1:55 D. m.
Savannah time, for Columbia, Charlotte,
Danville, Norfolk, Richmond, Lynchburc
Charlottesville, Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia, New York and Boston.
Pullman drawing-room. sleeper and diner
Office lH Bull street; phones S5O,-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

A Plant System mileage book will car
ry you from Port Tampa to Washing
ton and Charleston to Montgomery. Good
all over the state of Florida. Twelve
trains day from Savannah to points
South, North, East and West.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
WILL NOT PLAY SATURDAY.
Savannah Golf Team VIII Not Go to
Augusta UntiIl Later.

Club team who We're TO play a match
game Saturday in Augusta with a team
from the Bon Air Club Of that city. will
be unable 10 play on that date because
several members Of the team will be UNI
able TO make the trip ii Is expected
however TO play the game on April 49,
and a letter suggesting this date has been
forwarded 20 the Augustans by MIR Stein
BTyan. manager Of The Savannah team
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Travellers of all kinds can save money
by calling at the Plant System ticket Of
flee, De Soto Hotel. Mileage books. eooa
in six states. sold at SOS each, 21k cents
per mile. Good all over the state of
Florida. -ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

AT Estill's News Depot, No. IS Bull
street, Savannah Morning News and all
the other leading dailies, with a large and
varied stock of standard books and light
literature, monthlies and weeklies, and a
full line of stationery. and everything else
usually found in first-class news depot
-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
Florida and Metropolitan Limited.

Via the Seaboard Air Line Railway
daily vestibule train to Richmond. Wash
ington and New York. Compartment cars.
dining cars and thoroughfare coaches
Cali at ticket office. Bull and BRYAN
streets. Phone 2S-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Go East via the Seaboard Air Line Rail
way and stop over at Camden. Pinehurst
and Southern Pines. Double daily
through trains. For information. tickets.
etc. phone g. or call at ticket office. Bull
and BRYAN streets.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Will have their millinery opening on
Thursday and Friday, 14th and 18th. The
ladies are cordially invited. To convince
you that this firm is always studying
your interest, two of their milliners spent
ten days in New York copying and per-
fecting themselves in millinery art-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
The New York ana Florida Limited
via Southern Railway

Leaves Savannah daily. except Sunday
at $50 p. m, Savannah time, for Angus
ia. Columbia. Charlotte, Danville. Lynch
burg. Charlottesville, Washington, Balti-
more. Philadelphia and New York. Eoulp-
ment: Puilman's most luxurious compar.-
ment, observation, drawing-room. sleen-
ing cars and diner. Office 1E Bull street
phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
AdIer's to-day for Millinery.

The massive toque has become obsolete,
but the large, broad-brimmed hat is the
vogue this spring. You can see the latest
fads fancies and foibles at Adlers open
ing tn-daV.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
The Opening,
.rouskons, the MiIIiners

To-day IL opening day At Krouskons ..
The ladies are cordially invited 70 IN.
speet the many works Of art. This opep-
ihg ~ the only exclusive opening 10 be
hsia ~ 'his city, and the ladies will aud
o. ne chic French hats az EIrouskoff :
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
TicIIed to Death Two-step.

For a copy of the famous Three Coon.
Rag Time, Two-step, entitled "Tickled
TO Death" send ten cents in postaee mr.
currency TO b. w. Wrenn, passenger
traffic manager, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Plant System 1,oOO"mile books are rood
in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Car
DINA, South Carolina, Virginia and WASH
ington, d. c. Price, S25 each. For ysIa
Telephone 73.-ad E'~'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
You Can See Them All mt Adler.

The Empire" with it's Imperial splen-
dor suggestive of the lordly days of Napo-
leon; or the ''Matanzas," or the
"Romney," or any of score of the we'll
known new styles which are ravaging
the hearts as well as the purses of the
fair ones of the land, all can be seen to-
morrow at the spring opening of Easter
millinery at Adler Sad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
TickIed to Death Two-step.

For a copy of the famous Three Coon.
Rag Time, Two-Step, entitled "Tickled
to Death" send ten cents in postage or
currency to B. w. Wrenn, passenger
traffic manager, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
Grand Millinery Opening
To-day at KrousI<OH,s.

The greatest millinery exhibit ever seen
in this city will be seen. at Krouskoff's
millinery exhibit to-day. The ladies are
an invited
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

A Plant System mileage book cov,r.
more territory than any ticket sold
They are good from Port Tampa to Wash
ington. On sale at De Soto Hotel ticl.,.
Office. $25 each.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
Pretty Ones Everywhere, But the
Prettiest at AdIer's.

This not only holds good of the more
elaborate Partisan hats, but of the
simple straws as well; for there are some
cute, dainty and pretty novelties in
straws of all kinds to be seen to-day at
Adler's millinery opening-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
Grand Millinery Opening
To-day al ISrousxonis.

The greatest millinery exhibit ever seen
IN this city viii BE- seen AZ Krouskona
millinery exhibit to-day. The ladies are
AL Invited,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
Grand Millinery Opening

The greatest millinery exhibit ever seen
in this city will be seen at Krouskoff's
millinery exhibit to-day. The ladies are
all invited.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Two milliners have recently returned from
New York. Their knowledge of what is
correct millinery art awaits the ladies on
opening days, Thursday and Friday 14th
and 18th instant. This firms millinery
exhibit has always been an event to look
forward to. This seasons selections will
crown for this department an epocb-sd
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Jackson, Meizger & Co.'S grand mlllin-
cry opening. a festival OF Easter head
wear. Tho ladies' are invited 70 visit this
nrms exhibit Of pattern hats on 18th ana
18th March, Thursday ana Friday.--ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
County approximation needed 800

County appropriation needed . S99 073 eg
The statements and representations OF
the Board OF Education will be considered
by The County Commissioners at their
meeting tomorrow afternoon. and re-
ferred probably to the Budget Committee
The rules of the board direct the appoint
ment of this committee al the March
meeting.
Every year there Is difference Of opln-
ION between the commissioners and the
Board OF Education as TO the amount
that should be properly expended FOR pur-
poses Of public instruction In Chatham
county. Every year the commissioner
cut down the poard OF Educations est.
mate, and an appeal IL then made % the
grand jury which has supervisory powers
over the county expenditures The grand
jury 10 accustomed 90 settle the contro.
versy by splitting the dinerencs. IL h
likely that tAs course OF events viu fol.
a0S these Old landmarks this year.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Don't miss seeing Gutman's millinery
display to-day.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

'Gutman's" Millinery Opening to-day
and to-morroW.-ad ---
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13
"Queen of Sen Routenv

Don't miss seeing the exquisite millinery
display at Gutman's opening to-day.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-03-13

Total expenditures .............. Si42 0s4 O6
The resources are:
state appropriation, II
same as for year 1901 .S3s. $50 0S
High Schol fees (estimat-
cd ....... ..,............ 1900 90
S. w. r. r. dividends. 100 o. AZ 900 rs
New-York tribune., 1901-06-01
RESIGNATIONS REFTSED.
GOVERNOR WSWFENEY ASKS SENATORS
MLAURIN AND TILLMAN TO
RECONSIDER.
TRY TELEGRAPH TO The rRIBrxE.I

II
Columbia. s. @. May Ex-Governor McSweeney
made play to-day that will be popular. but caused
CONSERVATION among candidates. He refused
accept the designations Of the two United States
Senators dramatically rendered in the public meet
ing at Gafney last Saturday. Many say that the
Governors action is without effect. as while he
urge Tillman and McLaurin TO withdraw their
designations. he cannot bar them from resignng.
He is simply the custodian The Governor writes
TO the Senators refusing their designations in
order he saws that you may have
time for serious consideration of the effects
upon the people of this State Of srch action on
your part" He continues:
II is possible you have taken this step hastily,
-Whout consideration of the consequences to the
people who have signally honored you. The indi-
cations are that the campaign such as you would
precip!tate would be very acrimonious one:
an; and personal rata1r than discussion of of
State 70 he torn asunder by heated canvass
working for he advancement and upbuiiding Of the
maeTal prosperity Of the e. eommon%eath T and h
progress.
The Governor, continuing says he favors the full
est discussion Of public questions and the education
Of the people along all political lines, but he be-
lieves this can he best accomplished without the
bitterness and personalities that would he insepa-
rabe from a campaign during the coming summer.
Under party rules there he a campaign
year. when the issues can be properly discussed.
He concludes as follows:
Holding these views. and looking TO the interests
and happiness, respectfully decline accept your
designations.
Senator McLaurn. who was at home in Benefits
vile. said the Governors action left him sea.
The temptation of resigning with him.
He priced his honor a man more than seat in
the Senate and he had been jeered and insulted.
He added:
! will withdraw my resignation if Governor Nc
Sweeney has requested It. because ! appreciate the
I.atriotic motives that inspire him and willing
10 unite with him in shielding the people of this
State from strife and bitterness. ] have been
joiced the coming opportunity to vindicate my
self 7 intend TO speak on such invitations / did
az Gaffney when possible and will consent 10
any interference by Senator Tilman anybody
else When the people wish it / will speak and
render an account OF my stewardship
Mr. McI.aurn said that he would make more
speech before taking Mrs. McLaurln North for
treatment by specialist On their return he would
accept further Invitations i hope there will be
no further newspaper notorety ne SAID, as II is
nauseatng 20 me.
Senator Tillman was seen at his home this after
noon md informed Of the Governors action. He
declined to say anything tonight
New-York tribune., 1901-06-01
WEDDING OCT IN n. Y. A. c.
THE DIRECTORS BEGIN A CAMPAIGN
AGAINST 4 SMALL UNRULY
ELEMENT.

The fact that the board Of directors of the
New-York Athletic Club is actively engaged in
wedding out u certain unruy element in the
organization. small percentage of the total be-
came known yesterday by the news leaking out
thct two members who had been under suspen-
son for unruy conduct had been reinstated.
These two members. IL first thought, be-
lonEed TO the troublesome class. but further in
vestigation did not furnish evidence TO warrant
such a suppositIon. The present board since
taking office last January. decided that strcter
discipline should he enforced. The laws of the
clLb give the directors wide powers to discipline
members and It decided 10 put them into
effect. The only cause for such action, II was
said was the presence in the club of a small
number who often went too far in enjoying the
privileges of membership.
As each member of the board has the right to
suspend members pending the monthly meeting
Of the board which may then support or cancel
such action. a considerable number of the re-
fractory element suspended, both by the
directors individually and by the board COL
lectively.
In the carrying out Of such n campaigr two
members were suspended as belonging this
small class by certain individual directors
who thought they had sufficient proof. Within
a week after their suspension. however the
members were heard before the board, and as
the evidence. which wholly circumstantial.
was not deemed sufficient. the men re-
instated The last action met the unanimous
approval of the twenty-one directors.
The directors believe they have the whole OF
the rest of the club behind them They say
they are not going to stop until the unruly eie-
ment is either eliminated or converted to the
same observance of law and order that the rest
maintain.
Although considerable dissatisfaction is heard
from the younger set. the directors believe that
at the next election, in January, their action
will be sustained.
President Van Wormer refused to discuss the
subject.
This is a purely club matter he said. and
l do not care TO speak about it,"
New-York tribune., 1901-06-01
PEACE IN n. p. ASSURED.
UNION PACIFIC'S CONTENTION ABOUT
BURLINGTON PROBABLY THE BASIS.

The bitter controversy between the Hartman
Kuhn. Loeb and Morgan-Hill interests. which
arose from the effort of the former party to
quire control of the Northern Pacific road in
order TO safeguard the position Of the Union
Pacific. imperiled by the purchase of the Bur
lington by the Northern Pacific and the Great
Northern Jointly and which eliminated in the
disastrous Northern Pacific corner and panic Of
May 9, has at length been composed, and what
is declared TO he lasting peace has been de-
clared This development has not been unex-
pected by the Street. especially during the last
few days. Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
having shown notable strength; but its official
announcement did not come until yesterday
afternoon. when the two news bureaus pub
lished the following statement:
An understanding has been reached between
M6ch h 7ST ong mon f5cS gnqer
board viii be left in the hands Of J. Pierponf
Morgan. certain names having already been sug-
especialiy he recognized IS representative of the
II is asserted that complete and permanent har-
nmonE me VII result under the plan adopted. between
Jacob H. Schf. of the firm of Kuhn. Loeb &
Co. when seen at his Office late in the afternoon
confirmed the accuracy Of the above state
ment, but declined TO discuss details of the
settlement. James j. Hill, president of the
Great Northern Railway Company, sent out
word from his Office that he had nothing to saw
ment appeared to have been arrived at.
While the particulars of the agreement reached
could not be learned yesterday il was assumed
by the Street thar the contention of the Union
Pacific that recognition should he accorded that
system in the operation of the Burlington by the
Northern Pacific and the Great Northern had
prevailed. II is declared by persons in a po-
sition 10 know the facts that while overtures
for a settlement came from the Hartman party
those overtuTes We're made solely in the interest
of peace and harmony. II is significant also
that the official statement telling OF the settle
10 Hartman
At the office Of J. p Morgan & Co. I; said
yesterday afternoon that the date of Mr.. Nor
gan's intended departure from Liverpool was not
yet known.
The stock market was strong and active yes
terday reports that the Northern Pacific diff
ferences We're on the point of adjustment, thus
insuring the continuance of the community Of
interest plan living and vital principle.
Union Pacific closed near the top at 10Sla. a
net gain for the day of AZ points. and Southern
Pacific gained 2i5 points. Substantial advances
were also made by many other stocks.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-01
THE CRAMPFTCKERS DEAL.
Npcorr.rro,cs PERFECTED FOR PURCHASE
OF STEEL PLANT - THE WHOLE
SCHEME TO GO THROUGH.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.i

rny TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Philadelphia MAY 31-It was declared among
financial men to-day that the negotiations LOT
the purchase Of the controlling interest IN the
Bethlehem Steel Company. by the George T.
gickers Company OF England, nave been sue
cessfu and that the formal announcement TO"
awaits only the perfection Of a few details
In arriving at a sstisfa conclusion polh
SIDES made concessions-the Vickers iHterests
not insisting on an extended extra period IN
which 10 examine into the affairs OF the Bethle-
hem business Whether or not the BethleheHi
Iron Company is included In the direct steer
company purchase is problem. The steer coih-
pany holds a 999-year lease the iron COM
panys property. and the transfer OF the foriher
was taken 20 include the possession OF the lat
Ter property il may be. however, that the
lease is transferable. but in any event
The negotiations far complete that the
Iron company stock, majority or H. Is
pledged 10 the new arrangement
No one interested directly i'm the BethleheH
company would confirm deny the report mat
the plan Is a success. Joseph Wharton. the lar8-
est stockholdeT, has never called on negolia-
hons, despite the statement of President Llndef-
fLan 10 the effect that some Bethlehem stocaf-
noioefs had. The plan is now said 10 be 40
A[ advanced that a majority OF the steel COM
New-York tribune., 1901-06-01

but likely to be fixed by the attitude of the
Venezuelan Government.
1t is not the present intention of the govern
ment to take official notice Of the criticisms
passed by President Castro Of Venezuela upon
Minister Loomis as contained in a newspaper
interview. The officials cannot bring themselves
10 believe that the President of Venezuela would
willingly reflect upon the personal character or
the Minister of another government, who, ac-
Cording 10 official statements made by his gov
meut acted by explicit direction OF his own gov
ernment in the matters which formed the sub
jeCt OF the criticism Therefore, it is probable
that the United States Government will he salts
fed for the time. in the absence Of further un-
toward developments. with official disclosures.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-01

pany stock is ready for delivery, and the sym
dicate in New-York which will underwrite the
first purchase is ready to pay over the cash in
all cases where the present stockholders do not
desire to exchange for the new concerns stock.
The general price to be paid is SD 80 a share.
the dividend of 10 cents a share due tomorrow.
being allowed the old stockholders. The en-
trance OF the Cramp shipbuilding concern into
the plan viii come Immediately after the formal
announcement of the completion of the Vickers-
bethlehem arrangement. There has been no
friction in this end of the programme and the
Cramp stockholders are ready almost to a man
TO accept the stock in lieu of cash.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-01
DaDY BID NOT FAVORED.

[BY CABLE THE TRIBUNE.l
Havana. May 31.-Intimations unfavorabie to
the Dady bid for paving and sewerins Havana
are given out. The amount is just under
S14OOO.OoO. and it is stated that the engineer
ing officers hesitate to assume responsibility for
such a large sum. while Havana taxpayers
are also opposed to il. No charge OF coIusive
bidding is made. but the absence of conrpeti-
tive bids and the knowledge Of large financial
interests which expect a share in the contract
has had an unfavorable effect The possloiiiry
of readvertising is limited Mr.. Dady insists
that his hid is reasonable.