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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
HoMICIDEs IN ALABAMA.
Largest List in Year in All the
Southern States Except Texas.

Largest List in Year in All the
Southern States Except Texas.
From the Birmingham News.
In his charge to the grand jury of
the fall term of the Criminal branch
of the City Court. at Montgomery,
Tuesday, Judge w. H. Thomas dwelt
at some length on important homicide
statistics which he had collected from
the various states and territories.
These statistics set forth a condition
of affairs in Alabama which form a
sad commentary on the disregard for
human life in this state, and demon
strate the importance of enforcing the
laws without fear or favor.
According to Judge Thomas infor.
nation the number of homicides in
Alabama for a year was 461, the lare-
est number reported from any of the
Southern states, including Arkansas
and Tennessee, except Texas, which re-
ported lO2l. The number of homieidss
IN Alabama for year was nearly
twice as large as the number reported
nom all six of the New England states,
which latter was 259. Alabama's homi-
cides exceeded those of the great state
of Pennsylvania by about $50. and IL
must be remembered that Pennsylvan-
ia s population is more than three
times as large as that of Alabama. The
number of homicides in this state per
$4,000 inhabitants was 12. that of the
six New England states combined only
20, while that of Pennsylvania was
two, and that of New York four. The
number per $4,000 inhabitants in Ala
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
INFANT CLAIMED.
BrOther-fn-Law of ChiId's Mother
Comes From Chester for Purpose.

BrOther-fn-Law of ChiId's Mother
Comes From Chester for Purpose.
Columbia, S. c.. Oct. 2s.-The infant
which was found in a basket on the
platform of the Southern Railway at
Chester recently. has been claimed.
A gentleman arrived in Chester yes
terday in search Of the child. His
wife is a sister of the child's mother,
who is now at his home. The parties
all live in the same neighborhood. The
parents came to Columbia, where the
child was born, and went from here
to Chester. The mother made a full
confession after going to her home.
She said the man forced her to leave
the child and threa tened to kill her If
she ever divulged the matter. The
brother-in-law says the seducer of the
girl will be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law. He will be prose-
cuted for breach of marriage contract
and on other charges and will then be
turned over to the South Carolina au-
thorities to answer for abandoning the
child. The young man is wealthy and
has always had a good reputation. The
girl who is about 10 years of age, is
of good family, and has always stood
high in the esteem of her neighbors.
Upon application the city authorities
had given the child to Mrs. Anna
Street. She very reluctantly parted
with ii when approached by the gentle
man from North Carolina, who prompt
ly paid all expenses accruing up to date
for the care of the baby.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
WAYCROSS NEWS NOTES.
City COunciI VIII Make Application
for Change of Charter.

ny VIII
for Change of Charter.
Waycross, Ga, Oct. 25.-The City
Council of Waycross has given notice
to the public that application will be
made before the present General AS
sembly Of Georgia to so change the
charter Of Waycross that an act may
be passed to prevent cattle from run
ming at large on the streets. The
Council passed a Cow ordinance in
the early part of the year, but the
courts decided that it was illegal I'M
der the charter of the city Of Way
cross.
The Charlton county Superior Court
which converes in Folkston next Tues
day, will be greatly inconvenienced on
account of the court room not being
furnished. The Court House was COM
pleted a couple of months ago, and or
ders for furniture were placed by the
county commissioners before 1t was
completed. Beyond a few chairs for
the jury and lawyers, none of the fur
niture arrived. Court will not be post
poned on this account, however, as the
commissioners will erect seats of some
kind for the public. and will procure
tables for the use of the bar. The new
Court House is a fine building, and
the people of Charlton county were ex-
trepely anxious to have 1t completed
when court convened.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
DOESN'T WANT TO HANG.
Abe Cohen Would Now Prefer Life
in the Penitentiary.


While his counsel is doing every
thing possible to secure for him a new
trial, Abraham Cohen, the slayer of
Susie Rogers, continues to prepare to
meet his Maker. The murderer believes
that he has made his peace with God
and says that he will be ready at any
time for the springing of the trap.
When the matter of a new trial was
first brought to the attention of Co
hen he was thoroughly Indifferent and
expressed a desire to have the sem
tence of the law executed. He stated
at that time that he had nothing to
hope for from a delay. Cohen's feel
ings have changed and he is now hop
ing for a new trial He realizes that
there is no earthly chance of his ever
again regaining his freedom, but has
decided that he would rather spend
his days in the penitentiary than go
to his death in the manner prescribed
by law.
The wife of the murderer recently
came to Savannah from Brunswick
for the purpose of cheering him up
1t was after talking with her that the
slayer of Susie Rogers began to take
an interest in what is being done to
save his life. He declared to his wife
that he regretted ever having deserted
her for the woman he killed and that
now, when 1t is too late, he realizes
the mistake he made Cohen is cheer
full for one who is so close to the GAL
lows and talked freely with a repre-
sentative of the Morning News yes
tsrday.
The negro does not attempt to Justify
his act, and frankly confesses that he
shot the woman in cold blood and
Kicked her while she was gasping for
breath. Cohen, however, is anxious to
have his case held up as a horrible
example to the members of his race
who are leading the loose life that
caused him his trouble. He says If his
trouble could be used in bringing about
different condition of affairs among
the negroes he would feel that, after
all, he had done some good by having
killed his paramour.
Rev. Prince Black, the faithful at
tendant of condemned men in Chatham
county, still visits Cohen in the fail
and prays with him. For the first time
IN his life, Prince has on hand a con-
demned man who will not be baptized.
Cohen says he was made a member of
the church some years ago, and that
ne can see no use in having it done
over again. He insists that more than
one baptism would be a sacrilege, and
II ne is hanged he will be the first man
VINO has been executed in Chatham
county without having been baptized
a lew days before the end Cohen is
IN many respects a remarkable negro
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. w. J. Edwards of Ocala, Fla, is
in the city. a guest of the De Soto.
Mr.. c. II. Davis was registered at
the Screven yesterday from Townsend.
Mr.. John H. Perkins of Hagan was
among the visitors in Savannah yes
terdav.
Mr.. S. G. Lang of Sandersville was
in the city yesterday, stopping at the
Screven.
Mrs. w r. Mathews and baby re-
turned home Friday from the Telfair
Hospital.
Mr.. T. /. Atkins of Statesboro was
among the guests registered at the
Screven yesterday.
Mr.. w. r. Mathews has returned to
New Smyrna, Fla. after spending
month with his family.
Mr.. c. G.. Bitch of Statesboro was
among the visitors In the city yaster-
day a guest of the Screven.
Among the visitors in the city yes
terday were Messrs. T. l.. Ingram, H
o. Riley and Harry Smith of Atlanta.
They were stopping at the De Soto.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
VETS OFF To REUNION
sAvANNAH's DELEGATION LEAVES
TONIGHT.
BETWEEN rs AND 80 WILL GO.
WILL SPEND TWO DAYS AT cOLUM-
BUS.

Representatives From Confederate
Veterans Association and McLaws
MIL Travel in Special Car over
Central of GeOrgia-COlumbus Pre-
pairing "A Big Reception for the
Veterans During the Reunion.
1t is expected that at least 25 Savan-
nah veterans will leave over the Cen
trail tonight to attend the annual re-
union of the Confederate veterans of
Georgia at Columbus
A special sleeper viii be put on TO
accommodate the veterans. and large
number have announced their deter
mination to make the trip. The reunion
promises to be largely attended and
the people of Columbus have promised
the visitors a royal reception. They will
be entertained and made as happy as
possible during their brief stay in that
CITY.
The special car with the Savannah
veterans will arrive in Columbus at
O'Clock in the morning. and returning
will leave Columbus at $50 O'Clock
Wednesday night. The encampment
viii only be in session for two DAYS.
Mr.. w. G. Brewer, city ticket and pas
senger agent for the Central. will ac-
company the veterans and look after
their wants.
Among those who have stated their
intention of making the trip are Com
mandant /. G. Young, Gen. Peter Nc
Glashan, Mr.. T. N. Theus, Mr.. J. NJ.
Solomons, Mr.. J. w. Mcintyre. Capt.
NJ. P. Usina. Capt A. F. Marmelstein,
Mr.. ]. II H. Osborne. Maj ]. r.
Sheldon, Mr.. c. Lucien Jones. Mr.. A.
X. Wilson, Judge Samuel Reynolds,
Mr.. Clement Saussy, Capt. C. L. Ches-
mutt, Sergt. James Leonard and others.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given that the RE-
TAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
Will discontinue accepting coupons for
cash purchases after the 31st day of
this month (October).
1t is further agreed that all orders
issued by the manager will not be re-
deemed If not presented by the SOth
day of November next, thus giving
everybody ample time for redemption
Of their empty coupon books.
The public is also informed that
ONLY books from which all coupons
have been used will be redeemed.
Leopold Adler Krouskoff MilIin-
Allen Bros cry Corananv
Byck Bros Sternbere e. "a
l: Collat Macarthur & Sons
NJ. Dryfus Co.
Gustave Eckstein B. H. LEVY q Ero
& Co. Vim. & n n lat
Falk Clothing Co. timore
F. M. Kirby & Co. Lindsay & MORGAN
Walsh & Meyer J. L. Morrison 4
Sig. Gardiner Co.
J. e. Gutman Metzxer q Brunsor
Cell & Quint Chas. Marks shoe
Garfunkel & Sons Co.
Daniel Hogan Metropolitan Cloth
Hub Clothing Co. ing Co.
JOS. w. jackson A. S. Nichols
& co. Thos. West & Co.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
Mr.. G. G. VAN BUREN,
$50 HAPPY"
With Money to Give Away to Every
one and a Handsome Bride.

one and a Handsome Bride.
From the Philadelphia Press.
George. dear, better give me the
money and allow me to buy the Pull
man tickets!"
Never mind, Gertrude, I'll buy the
whole train
Twas four-thirty o'clock precisely.
yesterday afternoon when this CONVEX
sation passed between Mr.. George Gore
Van Buren, and his wife, a charming
bride as they awaited the arrival of
a hired Victoria while standing upon
the steps leading to the ladies' en-
trance of the Colonnade Hotel. When
the o'clock train for New York city
departed from Broad Street Station the
bride and groom were passengers
thereon.
Apparently, George Gore Van Buren,
possessed sufT1cient funds to buy the
entire railroad. That is to say-you
would have thought so could you have
witnessed his actions during the brief
honeymoon in the Quaker City.
Bring me a match!' he commanded
an attendent while awaiting the arri-
val OF his Victoria. Immediately he
was handed a box.
Thanks" replied George, as he
placed a crisp five-dollar bill in the
hand of the bellboy
Mr.. George Gore Van Buren, is dis
family a descendant of President Van
Buren,. At least, he said so.
The bride and groom arrived at the
Colonnade yesterday afternoon at 4:10
O'Clock. George Gore Van Buren, and
wife, Mobile, Ala" were the names
written upon the register by Clerk Sam
NJ. Briggs at the request of Mr. Van
Buren,, who said:
Please sign for me. This is my busy
day"
Then he added: Send our baggage
and bill of fare to my room as soon
as possible" And then he added:
Here's ten dollars for your trouble.
Buy a cigar"
Remember the hour-4:1o o'clock.
Five minutes later Mr.. Van Buren, re-
turned to the hotel Office. Addressing
the clerk. he said:
my wife and I have ordered dinner
But, after doing so, we decided to take
the o'clock train for New York
Please order me a Victoria Immediate
ly, that we may drive to the depot
How much is nv bill?"
Clerk Briggs replied: Haven't you
paid me already2" 1 think ten dollars
will be sufficient
claimed. That's all yours. Here's an
other ten for your trouble. Now add
up my bill. I'm in a hurry. NY wife
is lonely without me. And, by the way,
en- route to the hotel-we just arrived
from Washington, you know-en route
to the hotel bought half a dozen
beautiful shirts and hat-just for the
fun of the thing. When they are de-
livered, l shall be gone. Keep them
for yourself. to remember me By. Oh
I am so happy-so happy"
Turning suddenly Mr.. Van Buren,
walked hurriedly toward the elevator.
A moment later a bellboy came run
ming to the office with a request for
the bill. In another moment he re-
turned with a ten-dollar note. His bill
amounted TO SIS. so for room and din
ner. When handed the change by Clerk
Briggs, the bellboy said:
HE told me to keep the change
Mr. Van Buren, took his overcoat in
his hand and flung 1t upon the floor of
the carriage exclaiming:
"Oh I am so happy-git ap!'
They were driven around town for a
few minutes-just to see the sights
before going to Broad Street Station.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

~-~~-~~~~~~-~~-~>-~-~--~
MAC DOWELL.-The relatives and
friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Sam
uel Mcdowell are invited to attend
the funeral of the former from No. 11S
McDonough street, east, at 4 o'clock
this afternoon.
TEUTON.-The relatives and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Teuton and
family are requested to attend the flu
neral of their youngest son, Thomas,
from their residence. 210 Huntingdon
street, west. this afternoon at o'clock.
Interment Laurel Grove Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
MEETINGS.
ATLANTIC COAST LINE RAILROAD
COMPANY.
Office Of the Secretary,


Office of the Secretary,
October 9th. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of the stockholders of the At
lantic Coast Line Railroad Company
has been called by the Board of Dr.
rectors, and will be held at the Office
of said Company in the city of Rich
mond, Virginia, on Monday, the 18th
day of November, A. D., 1902, at
1890 O'Clock in the forenoon, for the
purpose OF voting upon a proposition
to increase the present capital stock
of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company to the amount of fifteen mil
lion dollars, to consist of one hundred
and fifty thousand shares of the COM
mon stock. each of the par value of
one hundred dollars, tine same to be in
addition to the capital stock already
issued and outstanding; and for the
purpose, also. of voting upon a propo-
sition to increase the bonded indebted
ness of the Company by the issue of
thirty-1ve millions of dollars in coll
lateral trust purchase money fifty year
four per cent. gold bonds; such addi-
tional stock and bonds to be applied
and used, as far as may be necessary,
to and towards the payment of the
purchase price of three hundred and
six thousand shares of the capital
stock of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company, which, under the
terms of the purchase thereof, is to be
pledged as collateral security for the
payment of said bonds.
By order of the Board of Directors:
JAMES F. POST,
Secretary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
FOUND DEAD.
Well Known Cotton Buyer of Au-
Susta Dies Suddenly.

Well Known Cotton Buyer of Au-
gusta Dies Suddenly.
Augusta, Oct. 26.-st. John Moore, a
well-known cotton buyer of Augusta.
was found dead in a room at the
Planters Hotel this morning at 3
o'clock. He had been drinking and
took room at the hotel Thursday. A
negro attendant looked after his
wants. Last night some of his friends
had left him with the promise to call
this morning with a carriage and take
him to the hospital for a few days. Mr..
Moore complained in the night, and
sent the negro attendant to telephone
Tor doctor, and when the boy re-
turned sent him for water. When he
got back Mr.. Moore was dead on the
moor. The negro said he was not gone
more than ten minutes. st. John Moore
lost his only child. a bright little boy.
as the result of appendicitis, two years
ago and he has never been the same
man since. His wife nee Miss Julia
Carter, survives him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
MILITARY COMMITTEE.
1t VIII Hold Meeting To-day to Re-
wise Military Laws.


Atlanta, Oct. 26.-The committee on
military law appointed from the mill
tary advisory board to revise the mill
tary laws Of the state will hold a meet
ing in the Office Of the adiutant gem
eral tomorrow. 1t is expected that the
bill will be completed at that meeting,
and will be passed upon by the advis-
DRY board on Wednesday, when 1t will
go to the Governor. and from him to
the Legislature.
The bill providing for a new charter
for the city of Atlanta, as prepared by
the citizens committee of forty-nine
will be introduced in the House to-
morrow by the representatives from
Fulton. Strenuous opposition is looked
for towards several sections of it. and
the franchise taxation section is ex-
pected to provoke a lively fight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
TO CHARL EST0N ON SPECIAL.
knights of Columbus Had InstaIIa-
ton and Banquet.

knights of Columbus Had InstaIIa-
ton and Banquet.
In a special train over the Atlantic
Coast Line representatives of savan-
nah Council, Knights of Columbus.
left for Charleston yesterday morning
at o'clock. The disagreeable day did
not prevent the departure of those
who had made plans for the trip.
More than a score of those who made
the trip were candidates for member
ship, and ii was expected that the
Charleston assembly would be one Of
the largest ever held in the South.
That city was expected to furnish so
candidates. and persons from neigh
boring cities were depended upon to
swell the grand total to 300. A banquet
was arranged after the installation
The Savannah delegation left Charles
ton at 11:35 o'clock last night on a
special, and is due to arrive at an early
hour this morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Have You Brlght's Disease

Or any other form of Kidney or Blad-
der trouble? We have been telling
you for years through the Morning
News that you can be permanently
cured in from three to four weeks by
visiting Suwanee Springs. We have
published many testimonials from
some of our most prominent citizens,
and yet you afflicted ones are in doubt.
We can prove by hundreds of our best
citizens that what we state is true.
Why will you continue to be a doubt
ing Thomas, and sacrifice your life,
when it can be saved? We are willing
TO prove to your satisfaction by living
witnesses. in your own city, that what
we say is true.
Board for the fall months $40 per
week The fall months are the best to
visit the springs. Only five and a half
hours ride from Savannah. For book
let with testimonials, address
SUWANEE SPRINGS COMPANY,
s.. Suwanee, Fla.
ANDREW HANLEY, Manager.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
FIFTEEN SERVICES.
lcontinued from Eighth Pace

way, hence the need of such an insti-
tuition as the Y. NJ. c. A"
AS has been before stated in the
Morning News. these services are but
a part of an institute of which the re-
mander will consist Of meetings to be
held this afternoon and tonight, and
tomorrow afternoon and night. That
to be held tomorrow night is especially
important, in that 1t is the annual
meeting of the association, at which
time the annual election of directors
will take place.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
INSURANCE.

1 beg to inform the public that on
Oct. LIST I became associated with Mr.
r. NJ. Hull in the insurance business
Mr.. Hulls agency represents the best
Fire, Life and Accident companies in
the country. A share of your valuable
patronage is solicited, and will be
highly appreciated. / will be pleased
to call and confer with you at any
time. Phones 324.
JOS. r. DOYLE,
No. 10 Drayton Street,
ProVident Building
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
KILLED BY CAR.
Cotton Mill Operative Horribly Man
EIed While Lying ON Track.

EIed While Lying on Track
Augusta, Oct 26.-Gilbert Taylor, a
white man employed in the Warwick
Is. c. Cotton Mills. was killed by an
electric car of the Augusta and Aiken
Railroad, near Warrenville, last night.
Taylor had been to Augusta and was
intoxicated when he took the cas- home.
He left the car before reaching War
renville, getting off in the woods. He
must have fallen and gone to sleep on
the track, and was run over and hor-
ribly multilated by the next car that
came along.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
CITY BREVITIES.

The Woman's Missionary and Aid So
ctety of the First Baptist Church wifi
hold a meeting this afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock. The annual meeting of the
First Baptist Church will be held
Wednesday night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
of ALL KINDS EFFEC-
TED.

Fire and Storm Insurance. Life In
surance. Policies of the Mutual Bene-
fit Life Insurance Company will save
you money. Accident Insurance-the
new Optional" policy of the Standard,
presents excellent features. No re-
strictions. Loans negotiated on Life
Policies
w. T. HOPKINS, Agent.
is Bryan ST., East. Both Phones PIG.
Chas. Inglesby, Manager.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
DO you WANT FINE CUT ROSES,

chrysanthemums and carnations. we
have them for you. For artistic and
handsome floral designs and decora-
lions we claim to be sre-eminent.
Oelschig's Nursery, both phones 1876
Orders solicited by ]. Gardner, Agent,
AZ Barnard street. and Oppenheimer,
Sloat & Co., ~ Broughton street, east.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
THE CHOICEST OF ROSES,

Carnations and Chrysanthemums
fresh every day at store. No rnildew
on our rose foliage. We are not the
largest growers, but our Cut Flowers
are finer than has ever been grown in
Savannah.
GEO. WAGNER's SON,
Bull and Perry,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
WALL PAPER.

In Savannah, and for the next sixtv
days will sell at bargain prices. You
can nire your own men here and paper
rooms, Including material. from 81 50
up. Paints, OIL, varnishes, KaIso-
mines. Picture Mouldings and Glass at
very low prices.
x. OF P. Hall. ca Phone s77
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-27
KILLS WIFE AND SELF.
Joe Dixon, st. Augustine Negro.
Commits Murder and Suicide.

Commits Murder and Suicide.
st. Augustine, Fla, Oct. pa trag-
edy occurred here this afternoon at 5
o'clock. Joe Dixon, colored. after
quarrelling with his wife for several
days, shot and instantly killed her.
and then turned the pistol to his head
and shot instantly killing himself.
The tragedy caused a great excitement
among the colored people in North
City. They leave two children, both
under years of age. The cause of
the deed is said to have been the I'M
faithfulness of the wife.