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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
HAULED OUT BY ROPES
-FOUR FIREMEN RESCUED FROM
DEATH IN SHIPS HOLD.
FIRE ON THE S. S. S0PERGA,
WE'RE OVERCOME IN EFFORT To
LOCATE THE BLAZE.

The Fire in an italian Steamship,
Lying in Berth No. = at Central
Whnrves-Was Discovered Mt II
O'Clock and Lasted Two Hours.
Nearly Two Hundred Bales of Cot
ton in COmpartment-FInm Ex-
tfngushed by FIOOding-Fire Com
panies Assisted by Steamers Tybee
and Jacob PauIsen-DamaEe TO
ship, II Any, Not known.
Dragged out by the heels and lifted
TO safety by ropes, four firemen were
rescued from the hold of the Italian
steamship Soperga last night after hav-
ing been overcome by the heat in an
effort to discover the location of a fire
that had been reported in the forward
lower hold of the ship.
The men are Foreman Connolly of
Company No. 2, Foreman Rogers Of
Company No. 8, and Firemen Neve and
Drury of Company No. 2. Fortunately
the men showed no serious after effects
from the heat, and recovered shortly
after they had been in the open air.
Fire was discovered aboard the ship
turned in by Patrolman Grayson of
the Ocean Steamship Companys force.
Engines and responded at once,
but as one arrived before the other
and the man that turned in the alarm
went with that to show the location of
the ship, there was no one to direct
the second engine, and so delay Of
some minutes was experienced before
that, too, reached the scene.
Only Part Crew Aboard.
The Soperga, which is represented by
Strachan & Co, and is loading cotton,
is lying in berth No. s. Central of Geor-
gia wharf. Only one of the crew,
fireman, was aboard when the fire was
discovered. Because of the large lot
of cotton in the neighborhood, the en-
gines were not used, but three hydrants
streams were at once turned into the
hold where the cotton is and in a short
time these were reinforced by a stream
from the revenue steamer Tybee and
two ot1 sr3 from the tug Jacob Paul
sen.
1t was found impossible to locate
the exa t place of the fire and so moth
ing was left to be done but to flood
the entire bulkhedd with water. This
was done and the flames were finally
quenched about 1 o'clock, after the
men mad had two hours of as hard and
difficult fighting as they have had in
some tine.rrs s.I. .....
175 to zoo Bales Damaged.
1t is estimated that there is 175 to 200
bales, the round bale, in the ships hold.
Just how much of this is damaged by
fire is unknown and will not be known
probably until it is taken out, but all
of it has been pretty thoroughly wet.
1t is thought little, if any, damage was
done the ship. Neither Chief Mcguire
nor anyone else has any theory to Of
fer as to the origin of the fire. The So
perga is a new vessel and she arrived
al this mort only week ago TODAY
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
ALREADY HAS A. & w. P.
Report That the L. % n. Would Get
1t Caused Surprise.

A report from ST. Louis, published
yesterday, to the effect that the Louis
vile and Nashville had acquired, or
would soon acquire, the Atlanta and
West Point Railroad, created some sur
prise in Savannah among those aware
of the facts. The surprise was occa-
stoned by the knowledge that the
Louisville and Nashville has had the
control of the Atlanta and West Point
for months. This fact has been COM
monty understood.
Practically a majority of the stock
of the Atlanta and West Point is con-
trolled by the Louisville and Nashville,
through it's joint lease of the Georgia
Railroad with the Atlantic Coast Line
Railway authorities in Savannah do
not anticipate that the Louisville and
Nashville will begin to buy up the
stock of the Atlanta and West Point
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
Low Rates to New Orleans, La. Via
ScnbOard Air Line Railway

On account of United Daughters of
the Confederacy and American Bank
ers Association, which meet in
New Orleans, La, Nov. II to 10, the
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
round trip tickets at rate of one first
class fare for the round trip, Nov 8,
8 and 10, with final limit ten days,
in addition to date of SALE BY de-
posting tickets in New Orleans, La,
on or before Nov. Is and upon pay
ment of fee of so cents and extension
of final limit of ticket until Nov. 30
may be obtained.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
JUDGE HOLDEN ON BENCH,
Will Change Circuits With Judge
Harrow During Coming Week.

Hon. Horace NJ. Holden, judge of the
Superior Court for the Northern cir
cult, will preside in the Superior Court
here this next week, in the absence of
Judge Barrow. The two judges will ex-
change places, Judge Barrow presiding
in Judge Tfolden's stead up among the
mountains of North Georgia.
There are a number of cases still on
the docket of the court in which Jldoe
Barrow is disqualified to preside. hay-
ing been of counsel in the past or for
other legal reason. 1t is these cases
largely that will be tried next week
during the temporary incumbency of
the bench by Judge Holden.
jury has been summoned to appear
on Monday and will be present during
the week to try jury cases.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
SUING HERMAN WINTER.
Thirteen Year Old Judgment From
Pennsylvania Court Revived.

In the City Court yesterday afternoon
suit for the recovery of $5,731.55 was
filed by Philip Frank VS.. Herman Win
ter. The suit is predicated upon a
judgment obtained in January, 1885, in
the Court of Common Pleas of Phila-
delphia County, Pennsylvania, which
was revived in the spring of the pres
ent year.
The original amount sued for in the
Pennsylvania courts was $3135.45. In
terest on that amount since the date
of the judgment has brought the
amount up to the sum now sued upon.
The suit recites that several efforts
have been made to collect the money
due by the judgment, but that a nulla
bona return has always been made.
The plaintiff is represented by O'Con-
nor. O'BYrne and Hartridge
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18

Are you going to Florida? Atlantic
Coast Line offers most excellent sery-
ice;
Florida and West Indian Limited
leaves Savannah 9:45 a. m. Getty time).
Savannah and Florida Limited
leaves Savannah 400 p. m. (city time,
New York and Florida Express
leaves Savannah 4:30 a. m. (city timaC
Local for Waycross leaves Sayan-
nah 6:15 p. m. Getty time)
Winter tourist tickets now on sale
to all Florida points. with return limit
May 81, 1903. Ticket agents will fur
nish full information.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
Low Rates to New Orleans, La. Vin
SeabOard Air Line Railway.

On account of meeting of American
Federation of Labor, New Orleans.
La, Nov. 1S to %, the Seaboard Air
Line Railway will sell round trip tickets
Nov II and II to New Orleans, La, and
return at rate of one first-class fare
for the round trip, with final limit
Nov. "a. The Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way offers a very attractive TWENTY
four-hour schedule, Savannah to New
Orleans, with only one change of cars.
For further information, see ticket
agent, No. Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
Bought Part of Ossabayv Island.

Eight thousand acres of Ossabaw ISL
and. famous for its excellent hunting
and fishing, have been bought by Mr..
J. H. Furber. The purchase was made
of Mr.. Thomas b. 'Wanamaker of Phil
adelphia and the price paid was 81.
The deed for the property was filed
Yesterday in the office of the clerk of
the Superior Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
TRYING TO TOUCH THE ANVIL
Another Unpaid Policy Holder In
tervenes in Litigation.

terNenes In LITIGATION.
Another intervention in the case
against The Anvil, the mutual insur-
ance company now occupying an I'M
graceful position against the wall, was
filed and allowed in the Superior Court
yesterday. The intervenor is Viana
Anderson, executriX of the estate of
John T. Anderson.
John T. Anderson was a resident of
Portsmouth, Va, and held a 50 900 pol
icy of life inusrance in The Anvil. He
died on Jan. 25 last and the representa-
tive of the estate, though she alleges
Anderson died in good standing and
that she has compiled with all the re-
quirements of the policy, has never
been able to get the money.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18

Low Rates to Atlanta, Ga, Via Sea-
board Air Line Railway Via Vida
liza Route.
Account of Southern Interstate Fair.
Atlanta, Ga, Oct. S-25, 1902, the Sea-
board Air Line Railway will sell ex-
cursion tickets daily, Oct. to "a, in
elusive Sundays excepted) from Sa-
yannah to Atlanta at rate of one fare
plus soc for the round trip final limit
of tickets Oct. 81, 1902. The Vidalia
route offers quick and convenient
schedules between Savannah and
Atlanta. Through parlor cars
and coaches between Savannah and
Macon. Full information from Sea-
board Air Line Ticket Agent, No. I
Saull street.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
An additional Train TO Darien, Gn.

Effective Oct 16, connection will be
made at Darien Junction for Darien
with Seaboard Air Line train No. Ct.
leaving Savannah at a. m. This Of
fers Darien passengers two trains a
day from Savannah to that point
Full information from Seaboard
ticket office, Bull street,-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
Very Low COlOnists Rates to the
Northwest,

Via the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way. Tickets on sale daily during
September and October. Ten day stop
overs allowed west of Minot, N. d.
For further information inquire of any
Great Western agent, or ]. P. Elmer.
G. P. A., Chicago, Ill:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
MISAPPLICATION CHARGED.
Suit Filed by John FeeIey's Sons
Against Mrs. GOette.

John Feeley's Sons, through their
attorney, w. L. Clay, are seeking, by
a suit filed yesterday afternoon in the
City Court to recover $1,292.40 from
Mrs. Bridget Goette. The suit recites
that Mrs. Goette, as administrators of
Joseph Goette, acknowledged the in
debtedness at the time that a suit for
that amount was brought against her
as administrative
A judgment was obtained. but. the
petition alleges. Administrative made a
devastavit. They claim that under the
law Mrs. Goette is now personally LA
bic, and ask that the judgment be en-
forced against her personally.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18

Are you going to Florida? Atlantic
Coast Line offers most excellent serv-
ice:
Florida and West Indian Limited
leaves Savannah 9:45 a. m. Getty time).
Savannah and Florida Limited
leaves Savannah 400 p. m. Getty time).
New York and Florida Express
leaves Savannah 4:S0 a. M (city time).
Local for Waycross leaves Savan-
nah els p. m. Getty time).
Winter tourist tickets now on sale
to all Florida points, with return limit
May 81, 1908. Ticket agents will fur
nish full information.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
"winter Tourist Ticket. Are Now ON

"Winter Tourist Tickets Are Now on
Sale" via SeabOard Air Line Rail-
way.
Effective Oct. Is, the Seaboard Air
Line Railway has placed on sale win
ter tourist tickets to various points in
Florida, Havana, Cuba, and to many
points in Texas and the Southwest.
Obtain full information in regard to
rates. schedules. etc, from city ticket
office, No. Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
The only Guranteed kidney Cure

is Smiths Kidney Cure. Your druggist
will refund your money if after taxi
ing one bottle you are not satisfied
with results. so cents.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
Four Daily Trains to st. Paul, Min
neapOlis, Via Chicago and North
western Railway.

Leave Chicago 9 a. m, 6:30 p. m.
(the Northwestern Limited, electric
lighted throughout, p. m. and 10 p.
M Fast schedules. Most complete
and luxurious equipment in the West.
Dining car service unequaled For
tickets, reservations and descriptive
pamphlets, apply to your nearest ticket
agent or address N. M. Breeze, 435 Vine
street, Cincinnati o.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-18
SAVANNAH THEATER.

If YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work. order your Autographed ana
printed stationery and blank books
from Morning News. Savannah. Ga
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24

T. l.. Oddie, the General Manager
of the Tonopah Company, accom-
panied by President Brock, arrived
Wednesday evening direct from Phil
adelphia. This is Mr. Brooks first
visit to Tonopah. He i, the largest
stakeholder in the Tonopah Com
pany, Fraction, Belmont and G, & H.
Tunnel The gentleman is like all
Philadelphians who have visited this
camp-a jolly, whole souled individ-
ual who will devote his energy and
capital to make Tonopah the great
est mining camp in the world. He
will return to his home Tuesday, and
the future policy of the company will
be made known inside of three weeks.
1t is safe to say that a water system,
reduct ton works and railroad will
be under way inside of thirty days.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24

The Kickapoos have entertained
the people of Tonopah since their
arrival, Their nightly entertain
ments are of highly amusing and
interesting character,
C. F. Endor is the comedian of the
company and keeps his hearers in
good humor with his jokes, stories
and funny songs. Mrs. Endor de-
lighted the audiences with her illus
trated songs. Master Endor, the
boy comedian, is simply immense.
One of the most popular features
is the series of moving pictures pre-
sented each night. The subjects are
of the most varied nature, and the
perfection of their presentation is a
revelation to the large audiences.
The entertainments this week will be
free to adults. Seats are reserved
for ladies and escorts.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24
Chloride Cafe.

Messrs. Money & Kennedy are now
sole proprietors of the Chloride Cafe
and will endeavor to conduct in the
future, as in the past, tirst-class
eating house. Mr.. Harding, who has
retired from the business and who is
known as an up-to-date caterer, may
again engage in business in Tonopah.
The new firm has just had put in
place gasoline engine, from which
power will be had to operate larger
fans in the dining room and saloon,
which will add comfort to the guests
of the house during the warm
weather
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24

independence Day is drawing nigh,
ard so far no steps have been taken
to observe it. Every other town in
the State is preparing to celebrate
the historic day. Last year Tonopah
lead the State of Nevada with her
gala day and sports. This year she
Shout outshine that of last Fourth.
Our citizens should be up and doing,
and a public meeting held to appoint
the necessary committees. Notices
will be posted Tuesday for the calling
Of public meeting.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24
To the Public.

The following statement to the
public is made by persons who were
passengers on Ladd & COINS stage
on Tuesday, May Goth
ToNoPAH, May 81, 1902
MEssRs LADD & COIN,
GENTLFMEN:-We wish to say that we were
passengers on your coach en- route from Soda.
vile to this point on the 10th inst, the date Of
the sad mlshap. with regards TO same would
say that the accident was one OF those unac'
countable and unforeseen events over which NOR
tai man has no control. and we are free to say
that we hold you entirely blameless; your men
pursued all caution and left nothing undone 70
guard against accident or mishap. We would
further add that we firmly believe that mad the
deceased been awake the casualty would nave
been slight IL any, inasmuch as the remaining
passengers were uninjured, In fact not showing
u scratch Thanking you for the generous spirit
YOU displayed In the matter, permit us to SUD
scribe ourselves, Yours truly
l. p BHtssELL CHAs. BIGELOw
FM KIRK EDNA Z. SMITH
4 II CoPPoCK MRS. c. ENDoR
G T. FNDoR +. ID, FRASER
w, o. BAUER MRS. Il, EZkkisi
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24
Memorial Day.

Next Friday, May 30, Memorial
Day, will be observed in Tonopah by
exercises, parade and the covering
of every mound in the cemetery with
flowers. All of the mines will be
closed on that day, to allow the EN-
ployees to take part in the exercises.
Mr.. Key Pittman has been selected
to deliver the grafton. Every fra.
ternal society in Tonopah will occupy
place in the parade, as will also
the school children. The exercises
will be held at 10 a. m.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24
FATAL ACCIDENT ON
The STAGE Line.
Tuesdays Stage From SOdaviIIe Over
turned Near Crow Springs and
A. ". CongdOn Is Killed.

A shadow was cast over this com.
munity on Tuesday last by the an.
nouncement over the telephone from
Crow Springs that an accident had
overtaken the incoming stage of the
Ladd Il Conen line, which resulted in
the death of our respected townsman,
Arson w. Congdon
The accident occurred about five
miles west of Grow Springs. The
stage was heavily loaded and the
team was in a walk, the road being
rough at that point. The driver OF
the coach was prudently careful, SC
say the passengers, but at an mop.
perfume moment the left fore wheel
dropped into a rut, causing the king.
bolt to break and upsetting the
coach. Mr. Congdon was seated upon
the outside of the front boot by the
side of another passenger, and from
the nature of the accident and the
statements of the driver and other
passengers, he must have been doz.
ing, and when the stage was over.
turned he fell underneath the coach
and was crushed to death. 1t was
some time before the coach and its
weight could be lifted from Mr.. Cong.
don. He was onsciOus when taken
from under the coach, but was in
mortal pain, and his pitiable appeals
for water to quench his burning
thirst will live in the memory of his
fellow travellers during their lives.
Mr.. Congdon lived throughout the
five miles in which he was being con
veyed in a light wagon to Grow
Springs, momentarily begging for re-
lief and death. There was not a drop
of water to be had and his compan-
ions could only look on with a tear OF
pity and word of sympathy. Upon
reaching Crow Springs water was
placed to his parched lips and his
purple face bathed with the cooling
liquid, which seemed to ease his
agony aud bring relief, but the relief
was coming from that unseen force
in nature that gives and takes away
lie, for Mr.. Congdon passed away
within five minutes after reaching
Crow Springs.
His body was brought to Tonopah
Wednesday morning and the funeral
took place the same afternoon and
was attended by large number of
our best citizens and members of the
Miners Union, of which deceased was
member
Mr.. Congdon was born in Wiscon-
sin and at the time of his death was
tfty,two years of age. He came to
Tonopah from Mojave last August
and was for short time a leaser,
afterward engaging in the saloon
business At one time he was fore
man of the Montgomery mines in this
county. He leaves wife, now in
Utah During his residence in Tono-
pah he made many friends, who sin.
cerely mourn his loss.
II Dave" as he was iamliarly
called, had fault or Toible, we
generously clothe them with "a man
tie of charity and with whole
hearted grief mourn his loss.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1902-05-24
DEVELOPMENT WORK
FOR The PAST WEEK.
Good Showing in the Halifax ...FratiOn
Ore Being Sacked.--New Machin-
cry For the Consolidated.

The shaft on the Halifax ground is =,
down 1876 feet, and the formation is
changing rapidly. A decomposed
ledge matter, consisting of granite,
hornblende, schistose and tale, heavily
stained with iron oxides is coming in
from all sides. This rmation is in
dicative of the presence of ore bodies
Crosscutting will begin at an early
date, and the Halifax group should
be among the important properties
of our camp.
Fraction.
The rich ore coming from the Frac-
ton mine is being sacked and corded
up around the surface works in
similar manner to the Mizpah work
ings. Some Of the richest ore and
certainly the most beautiful ore ever
exposed is to be seen in the great
piles lying loose upon the ore plat
form of the Fraction.
OhiO-TOnOpah.
Work on the California shaft of
the Ohio-Tonopah group dragged
bit the past week on account of IA
hoist being put in place. Supt. S. K.
Knapp was favored with visit from
Messrs. Kirk and Koppock, directors
of this company. These gentlemen
are heavy coal and iron operators in
Ohio and Pennsylvania, and they
were so thoroughly well pleased with
the mineral showing of Tonopah that
they instructed Mr.. Knapp to push
work on the Ohio Tonopah properties
with all possible speed and to spare
no expense in their development.
West End.
The West End shaft is down 2l0
feet. The intention of this company
is to begin prosecuting to the north
west when on a level with the cross
cut in the Mcnamara shaft, and this
connection will be made between the
two properties as rapidly as possible,
thus insuring good air for the ex
tensive opening of both mines.
South TOnOpah.
The South Tonopah Companys
shaft is now down 80 feet, and con
siderable greater depth will be reach
ed before prosecuting begins. The
ledge pitches toward the shaft and if
encountered before the 200 is reached,
drifting instead of prosecuting will
follow. The intention of the company
is to establish an office at the mines,
and their book keeper has been Or
dered to the property to remain.
TOnOpah Consolidated.
The cross-cut in the Mcnamara
shaft is proceeding at the rate of
twenty feet week, with the ground
improving every round of holes fired.
Messrs. Joseph and Jackson have
gone to San Francisco for few days
of well-earned rest and to order some
machinery for their mining opera
tions. The boys will return the com
ing week to follow closely the devel-
opment of their valuable property.
During their absence Mr.. Jackson's
father is looking after matters at
the mine, and incidentally we remark
that d. H. Jackson is one of Nevadas
most prominent and successful mine
managers and promoters, having
operated extensively in Candelaria,
Ophir and Ely.