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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
OFFERED 40 CENTS
CREDITORS OF ECKMAy & VETS
BURG CONSIDERING COMPROMISE.
IN A COMMITTEES HANDS.
THE FIRMS LIABILITIES s222,S51.2 20
WITH ASSETS S149,3oO.Is.

oner to Buy Claims Guaranteed and
Consider Proposition-PIan Pro-
vides for Equal Payments March
and June mo Probability of
Firm Resuming and Liquidation
Necessity-Commi of CTedi-
tors, Representing 100000 of Lii
abilities, Appointed.
A committee of their own number
has recommended to the creditors of
the firm of Eckman & Vetsburg the
acceptance by them of an offer to pur-
chase their claims at the rate of 40
cents on the dollar. The creditors
have been granted until Jan. Is to
accept or reject this proposition.
A meeting of the creditors was be-
gun yesterday morning and continued
during the afternoon. 1t was a repre-
sentative gathering, probably three
fifths of the total amount of the liza
bilities of the firm being represented.
The interests of the creditors were
looked after by a number of members
of the Savannah bar. as we'll as by
direct Representatives from Northern
cities.
A statement of the assets and liabil-
titles of the firm was made at the meet
ing, which showed that the assets are
$149,350 .15 and the fixed liabilities
$2l3,24S. rs. In addition to the latter
there are contingent liabilities of &c.
60S.04 on bills and notes discounted
which would bring the aggregate up
to 1922, S51 30.
The condition that confronts the
firm and its creditors was frankly dis
cussed at the meeting and it was per-
fectly obvious that it would not be
possible for the firm to continue in
business. The liquidation of it's bust
ness was an apparent necessity and
whether this should be done in or out
OF court was the only choice presented
to the creditors.
AT the morning meeting a propo-
slt1on was made the creditors to pur-
chase their claims at forty cents on
the dollar payments to be made fifty
per cent. on March l and fifty per cent.
on June l. Payments of the amount
or the compromise offer are
sald to be guaranteed by SOL
vent and reliable parties and
there is no doubt they will be prompt
~ paid should the offer be accepted
The offer was referred for investi-
cation to a committee of the creditors.
consisting of Edward Wright. of the
firm of Victor & Achelis, of New York,
Leo Frank, of the firm of Frank &
Lequin, Of New York, and Leopold Adj
Ter, OF Savannah. The three members
OF the committee together represented
liabilities amounting to nearly or quite
100000.
The report of this committee was
rendered during the afternoon and fay-
ored the acceptance of the offer. The
representatives of some of the credit
ors did not feel that the authority
vested in them would permit their inn
mediate acceptance of the offer, and
they will confer with their firms on the
subject. They have until Jan. Is to
say what they will do.
Assuming that the statement of the
Liabilities and assets made the firm is
accurate, as it doubtless is, the offer to
purchase the claims at 40 cents on the
dollar is usually regarded as an ad-
Yantageous one for the creditors. and it
seems probable that it will be ac-
cepted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
A Pretty Launch for $50.

This startling advertisement is some
thing that you can digest. 1t means
that you can buy a pretty launch. 2
horse power, IS feet. or one 81 feet, 3
horse power. 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 IL 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. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
FIREMEN KEPT BUSY.
Men mt station No. s. Answered
Three Telephone Alarms.

The men at Fire Station No. 5, on
Henry street, had three runs yester-
day. but neither of the fires did much
damage. The apparatus was called
out by telephone messages and hand
extinguishers were used.
Some burning clothes in the house Of
Patrolman Harper, on Henry and
Montgomery streets, slightly damaged
a room on the second floor. but the fire
was extinguished before the arrival Of
the apparatus. The clothes were be-
hind a trunk in a bedroom. and 1t is
not known how the fire started.
A burning chimney on Abercorn
street and Park avenue lane caused
the second run. which was needless.
The firemen remained at the house un-
I'll the chimney had burned out and
no damage was done. The house is
occupied by Mrs. NJ. A. Edwards.
The third fire was in the residence
of Mr.. Julius Gaudry at No. sol Thir-
ty-fourth street, east, and the damage
was slight. quantity of clothing in
a closet on the second floor was dis
covered in flames, and the firemen Were
called by telephone. The closet was
badly Scorched
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
Christmas Rates Via Seaboard
Air Line Railway.

Tickets at rate of one and one third
f1rst-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 90, "a, 25, 30,
81 and Jan. l, good for returning until
Jan. 3. 1902. The above rates are open
to the public.
For students same rates will apply
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. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
TRAIN STRUCK A WOMAN.
Alkaline jackson Injured Mt MeIdrim
by Locomotive.

.~ by Locomotive.
Alkaline Jackson. a negro woman liv-
ing at Meldrim. was struck by a Sea-
board Air Line. passenger train yes
terday at the station at that place and
was painfully injured. The woman was
brought to the city on the same train
and sent TO the Georgia Inirmary fot
treatment
The train was slowing up for Mel
drim at the time of the accident, which
accounts for the fact that the Jack
son woman was not killed She was
standing on the track, and according
TO the engineer, paid no attention to
the approaching train. although the
danger whistle was sounded. The wo-
man was struck in the hip and knock
ed from the track. At first she was
believed to have been badly injured.
but her condition improved during the
day, and last night she returned to
her home at Meldrim.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
"winter Homes in summer Lnnd..y

Is the title of very neat and attract
tive folder just issued by the South
ern Railway, giving complete infor-
nation regarding the various winter
resorts of healths and pleasure on, and
reached by its lines, with list of no.
tells and boarding houses, their pro-
prletors, rates, capacities, etc.
This booklet will prove valuable 10
anyone contemplating a trip for the
winter.
A copy may be had by calling on or
sending two cent stamp to Z. G. Thorn
son, city passenger and ticket agent,
l4l Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
Holiday Rntes.
entraI of Georgia RaiIws

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 slimit Jan. 8, 1902.
To the general public on Dec. %. "a,
%, 80 and 81. 1901, and Jan. /, 1902 final
limit Ian. 8, 1902
Ticket Office 107 Bull street, and
Central Passenger Station, West Broad,
foot of Liberty streets.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
BURNED THE MANTEL.
Small Fire in West side Residence
Gave Firemen Run,


A fire in the two-story frame house
at No. 542 Pine street, occupied by
Julius Gordon, white, caused the
sounding of an alarm from box So, at
Broughton and West Broad streets.
yesterday. The apparatus from the
downtown stations responded and the
flames were extinguished with but lit
tie damage.
The fire started in a room on the
second floor, and the mantelpiece had
been badly burned before the arrival
OF the apparatus. A fire had been built
In the fireplace, and piece of blazing
wood had been left sticking out of the
chimney. The heat set fire to the
mantel and the room was in flames
when stream from combination
wagon No. 2, from headquarters, ex-
tinguished the fire. The damag amount
ed to about SIS.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
The Plant system Exposition

The Plant System Exposition Flyer
leaves Savannah for Charleston via
Plant System $3.50 a. m. (city time),
arriving Charleston 1890 p. m. Ele-
CANT parlor care on these trains.
The West Indian Limited leaves Sa-
vannah 2:05 p. m. Getty time). arrives
Charleston $40 p. M, carrying sleep
ing and dining cars.
Those desiring to make an early
morning arrival at Charleston should
take the New York Express, leaving
Savannah at 2:30 a. m. (city time).
arriving Charleston $40 a. M, carry
ing sleeping car.
Trains leave Charleston returning,
$50 p. m. (parlor carr; 1875 p. m.
sleeping carr; 6:10 a. m. dining carr
-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Excellent train service via Plant
System between Savannah and Bruins
wick in connection with Southern Rail-
way. Leave Savannah 3:l5 D. m. ar
irving Brunswick 6:1O p. m. Leaves
Brunswick 500 a. m. arriving Savan-
OUT change--ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
Christmas Oransen.

AS usual. we are booking orders for
fancy Florida oranges. Tangerines,
grape fruit etc. to be shipped as
Christmas presents. We forward to
any part Of the country and prepay all
charges II required. Let us have your
orders early. w. d.. Simkins & Co, 2l3
and gl5 Bay. west.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
To Cfncinnntl ana the west.

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 street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Excellent train service via Plant
System between Savannah and Bruins
wick in connection with Southern Rail-
way. Leave Savannah 3:15 D. m, ar
irving Brunswick 6:10 p. m. Leaves
Brunswick 500 a. m arriving Savan-
nah 900 a. m. Through coaches with
out change.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
Solid TO Bruns,vicIS,


The B. & y. special leaving savan-
nah at 4:So 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 aud Bryan
streets.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
A Lady with a Lovely Hand

Can enhance it's loveliness by wear
ing the handsome cluster or solitaire
diamond ring that somebody is to
select at Sternberg's as her Christ
mas present.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

II you want a nice box oranges or a
nice bunch Of bananas for Christmas.
we can give you the best values for the
least money. Come and look at some
nice fruit. Collins. Grayson e. Co.,
Bay and Barnard streets.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
Cnfe Cars

Are operated on trains 81 and 81 by the
seaboard Air Line Railway between
Savannah and Hamlet No. "a leaves
Savannah at LBS p. M, railroad time
for Columbia, Richmond, Norfolk
Washington, New York, and all East.
ern points.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Between Savannah and Montgomery on
Seaboard Air Line Railway. Train
leaves Savannah $3.50 .. M, railroad
time, arrives Montgomery 500 a. M,
making close connection with lines di-
verging for all points West.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
One and One-Third Fares to Augusta
and Return

Via Central of Georgia Railway.
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. 107 Bull street, and Central
Passenger Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
stcrnberg's Open TIL 10 p. m.
Every evening this week.-ad.
shortest ana anicIse.t Rnute

Between Savannah and Montgomery
and all Western points Is via Seaboard
Air Line Railway. Pullman buffet
drawlng-room sleeping cars on night
raine.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Your Daughter VIII BE Proud
OF the handsome watch that papa
has selected at sternberg's for Christ
mas.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Diamond Necklaces Are Expensive.
Still. If you've got to have 1t, Stern
berg's is your nearest and best initial
pcint -ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
Engineers' and

Engineers and Conductors Watches
Handsome and accurate. gold and
silver, and modest prices at Stern
berg
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Largest stock and newest designs IN
table and ornamental sterling silver
ware, at sternberg' s.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Every Clock in the House Wrong.
That's your fault. If Sternberg's
can't furnish you with an elegant and
accurate timekeeper, it will be your
fault again.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
statuary for Christmas.

II you are at a loss what to give for
a Christmas present, try some OF
Sternberg's pretty statuaIy.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Americas Greatest Beverage is
Cooks Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.
1t is the pure Juice of the grapes natu-
rally fermented-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
Ornamental Clocks.
Sleeping Car Service

INCEST line in Savannah at Stern
bergs, and not expensive.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

A short job. too, selecting some
handsome cut glass az Sternberg's. for
Christmas present.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17
To-Day IL the Day

To select Christmas present at
sternberg's. How about a diamond
for your wife, sister or somebody else's
sister, or daughter lad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

StcrnberE's open TIL 10 %. nm.
Every evening this week.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Sternberg's Open Till 10 p. m.
Every evening this -week.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

Excellent train service via Plant
System between Savannah and Bruins
wick in connection with Southern Rail-
way. Leave Savannah 3:15 D. M, ar
irving Brunswick $40 p. m. Leaves
Brunswick 500 a. m. arriving Savan-
nah 800 a. m. Through coaches with
out change.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-12-17

lcontInued on TnlTd Fage.I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-08
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All the Lead
ing Stocks.

N'w York. March --Ta. mafE,t m-l,
iitv a vigorous resistance. this morning
~ an cJriE boar drive JPN m"auS Of th'
sustaining Influence If uT..iduai stocks.
sarly losses Wrr" largely wiped p3t AMI
tn" level OF prices generally carried over
Last night Ent during th- latter udrt oi
thr ddN the market ~Iyrumh,d tu dttrrs-
sion ana srccUintiya liquidation came tatr
force. Th" narrowing ~Unri. W. W., fiIlhir
ar, ats Hud thr calling 40 loans hy ~umr
Of tn" banks WAS the most important iu-
Nucucc in the reaction. BOT th' move
mcnt IF price had grown pIitr obviously
under the influence ~ mauitult;l1r pools
ana tn. selling to take profits ny TINS
class NJ operators I'LL Il III lrk.i wh,v. th.
effect of farming prices downward. Their.
has grown up some feeling that tho re-
cent ease OF III" money market has been
IN some part due to- artificial causes. Be-
sides the absorption Of over Sl.Tnvn bv
the slb-trcasury from the money mar
kct ANA the SCuSouahI" turn in tine tine
~ the interior money movement 70 New
ORR, The money market has felt the Of
f"Ct this week OF tn" payment nv III"
Mon Pacific of half the purchase priC.
ri rs controlling interest tn Southern Pa
cihC. The Pennsylvania railroad iS also
reported 10 have paid over several million
dollars account the Long Island railroad
purchase. Moucy rates have consequently
worked closer. Selling vas particularly
marked today in PENNSYLVANIA. Union Pa
ciiic and Burlington. which was made the
subject Of joint operations fpr a rise dUr-
in- the last frw days. An effort wnS
made 70 continue pool operations for TIL.
advance by "a revival 81 reports Of IN.
81. PaIl absorption by Great Northeri.
and Northern Pacific interests. This had
the effect of lifting ST. Pam =, An ad-
vance IN Chesapeake x Ohio OF IL on
talk ~ large earning ana AN increased
dividend was a strengthening factor. ana
there was quite an active speculation FOR
a rise in People Gas and sugar. With
the exception of Chesapeake X Ohio.
which saved net gain of L.. these
stocks lost practically all their gains ANA
The selling movement carried the princi-
pal active railroad stocks from ! ~
points under yesterday. There WAS II turn
against the shorts in some Of the steel
stocks not included in the United Steel
corporation which resulted in advance, of
from ~ 20 -, in the Republic St,,i
stocks. Colorado Fuel ana Tennessee
Coal MI ~ these stocks foil back after
the demand from the shorts had satisfied.
The pressure against .\malCamatod Cop
per carried it off at one time IL and IL
closed with Il net loss Of a point The
steel stocks continued Very dun ami gen
orally heavier. Operations in these Secu-
rites are Still confined to the curb in tn,
shape Of contracts ~ deliver when issued
The bond market was quite active today.
hut irregular. Total sales, par value
S3.i"W1. United States rcfUndinE = : do
clincd Is per cent. on the last call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-08
A Trust Magnatc Fails.

1t must he difficult for the editor.
anCe with events. to comprehend the
Gaze of a man. who has demonstrated
his ability to amlss twenty million
dollars. going into bankruptcy. Even
the poet would admit to himself that
having got together that amount Of
capital he would take his chances of
losing il. What with government
bonds he might very easily secure his
fortune against probable chance Of
loss but if he should attempt to en-
ploy it in business the achcvcm mt
might result differently. But what
ever may he thought about it by the
call boy or the bloated business man
aEcr their papers are relating as
fact that John +. Scarles. formerly of
Sugar Trust fame. has assigned.
Fourteen years ago he was secretary.
treasurer and chief executive officer
of the sugar trust representing Il CAPT
those days. In 1899 because of pro
tractcd illness he resigned all offices in
that combine. 1t will be remembered
that the Congressional investigating
committee got him on the stand at one
time cndeavolinG to obtain Il few in
side facts relative to the trusts af-
fairs but he apparently could not re-
member anything the committee
wanted to know and an arrest for con
tempt of court failed to jog his mem
ory. At the time Of his failure Mr..
ScarlcS was connected with eighteen
different companies. OF late ii has
been reported that several of his
rrputcd twenty millions had disap-
pcared through unfortunate invest
mants. but il seems the public was
hardly prepared for his financial col
LAPSE with assets and liabilities not
exceeding million dollars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-08

W@S not as large as that Of last win-
ter, the business for the present Ca
son bids fair to rival, If not surpass
the business of the i8J9-i900 sea son.
Last years number OF arrivals. 2.i1g
was Il record breaker ana was due in
large measure to the removal Of 50
many liners from the transatlantic
traffic ut Eoston and New York rho
season before last but Az immigrants
were landed at Portland, over three
thousand less in comparison with thcg
business of last year. Not including
the business of the present month. the
arrivals az Portland for this season
have reached l02l during the following
months: November A7 Deem Der.
800: January 359 February. 2s5. In
spcctor Elliott anticipates "A big rush
in the Immigrant business during the
latter part Of March. and during the
early part Of April. The Tunisian is
expected IN Il few days with over 900
immigrants which viii be the largest
number landed At Portland during the
present winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-08
COMMITTEE HEARINGS.


The Committee on Judiciary will give a
public hearing in its room at the State
House in Augusta: as follows: ,
FRIDAY, MARCH $. 1911 at +. NJ
! No. 1875 ON an act to enlarge the powers
of the Oakland Electric Company.
| FRiDAY. MARCH $, 1871. : o'clock II,
M.-No. 100 ON an act to further amend
section l.. chapter 122. of the revised
statutes, as amended by chapter 90 of the
public laws of 1895. relating to lotteries.
FRIDAY. MARCH $. 1871. o'clock p.
| M-No. 200. ON an act To repeal sections
! one. two. three and foIr Of chapter lis.
Of the revised statutes. relating Ia the
degrees of murder. and To amend section
) of the SAME, relating to the penalty for
FRIDAY. MARCH s. 1871. : o'clock z
M.-No a0l. ON an act to amend sections
five, nine, sixteen and seventeen, of chap
ter +, Of the revised statutes, relating to
malicious mischief.
FRIDAY, MARCH $. 1891. > o'clock p
M.-No. S2. tn an act to amend section
i {. chapter 10. revised statutes. re!atin, >,
To the criminal jurisdiction Of maSis-
FRIDAY. MARCH 5. 1891, ; o'clock r.
M.-No. 203. ON an act to amend section
Il, chapter ~. revised statutes. relatina
to appeals from magistrates in criminal
cases.
FRIDAY. MARCH $. 1901. > o'clock T.
M.-Nn. eu1. ON an act to amend section
+, OF chapter h.. revived statutes. rclIt-
ing 70 the issue OF warrants by magis-
tratHS
FRIDAY. MARCH s. 1891. > o'clock p
M.-No. NO tn an act tn authorize anG
empower the Standish Water and Con
struction company to issue bonds for va
riouS purposes
FRIDAY. MARCH s. 1891. ; o'clock F.
M-No 1898 On an act to amend section
81, of the private and special laws of
1883, relating to the election of assessors
and overscers of the poor of the City OF
Auburn.
FRIDAY. MARCH $. 1871 ; o'clock +
M-Np lit ON TO lEEaliZp the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-08

Whether the North Pole Will be dis
covered before man discovers way
to carry months rations in his vest
pocket is yet a conjecture. 1t is Ger
tain. however, that as much progress
has been made in the art of concen-
tratinG nourishment into easily porta-
bic dimensions as has been made
toward discovery of the pole. so far as
Is now known. a Chicago firm has
just secured the contract for prepar-
ing about POO tons of specially prepared
food for the Zeigler polar
expedition, a "A cost of between fifty
and sixty thousand dollars. 1t is to
include a varied assortment, such as
might we'll tickle a palate that can
titlate at smell of whale oil. Among
other things will be three carloads of
pemican, also tablets of beef extract
in cans fitted for the pocket and cana
Die of affording Il man three days ra-
tiOnS.