davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
CAR STRUCK A POLE
AND CAME NEAR GOING OVER
THUNDERBOLT BLUFF.
THE CAR NEARLY WRECKED.
FRONT PART OF 1T WAS BADLY
BROKEN UP.

MOtOrman Only Saved Himself by
AdroitIy DOdEing-GIess PrOtec-
ton for MOtOrman Was Shattered.
Had Car Been Running Faster 1t
Would Have Gone Over EmbanI<-
ment and Rolled Into the River.
Night Was Dark and Poole Did Not
See Obstruction Until Almost Upon
It-RaiIway Company VIII Make
Every Effort to Discover Identity
of Person Who Pulled Pole Down.
With a disregard for life and prop
erty a pole of the Savannah Electric
Company was pulled across the COM
pany's tracks at Thunderbolt last
night, and trolley car No. 4O5 came
near being thrown over the embank-
ment and into the river.
Motorman T. A. Poole was in charge
of the car and had a narrow escape.
Had the car been running faster when
the collision with the pole occurred it
bluff, with the motorman and conduc-
tor. Poole saw the pole just before
the car struck it, and by lodging
adroitly escaped serious injury.
The pole did not rest on the rails,
but was in such position that the
had he been going at a faster rate of
speed. 1t was raining at the time of
the collision, and was quite dark on
the bluff, making it impossible for the
motorman to see the obstruction until
about to strike it, He shut off the
current and lodged to a point of safe
ty on the platform. The pole had been
pulled down at a point between Mrs.
Bannon's place and Ambos' lot.
The car was one of the large winter
cars and the vestibule portion was
badly damaged. The glass windows
were shattered and much of the wood
work was torn away. There were no
passengers and no excitement was oc-
casioned. The car did not leave the
track and came to the city under its
own current. General Manager G. ..
Maggie was notified of the collision by
telephone and made an examination
Of the car when it reached the city.
The vestibule part was badly damag-
ed and the car had to be put in the
shops for repairs.
While the pole may not have been
deliberately placed in such a position
as to make the derailment of a car
almost certain, the railway officers say
that the result would have been the
same, had the obstruction been struck
with more force. Mr.. Maggie could do
nothing last night towards making an
investigation, but it is probable that
some steps will be taken by the COM
pany to-day to prevent a repetition of
the act. When the newly erected poles
of the company were chopped down by
offended owners of bluff property
President George j. Baldwin an
nounced that he would stop the work
of improvement at Thunderbolt ana
that there would be no further laying
of double tracks on the bluff.
General Manager Nagle was unable
to determine who pulled down the pole
that damage the car and came near
killing Motorman Poole. but it is prob
able that officers win be employed to
ascertain by whom the obstruction was
put on the track. In the event that
the identity of the person who COM
mitted the act which might have re-
suited in the loss of life is discovered
a prosecution in the courts will follow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
CLOSED WITH AN AUCTION.
Affairs of Odd Fellows Bazaar at
Masonic Hall Wound Up.

Masonic Hall Wound Up.
The Odd Fellows Bazaar, which
was opened in Masonic Hall a week
ago yesterday, was closed last night
by an auction sale of everything that
had not been disposed of before. The
sale was well attended and lasted I'M
til midnight Mr.. Frank Grover and
Mr. James Van Bershot were the auc-
tioneers. Their persuasive eloquence
brought some good prices, but on the
whole the goods went for very small
sum, much below their real value.
1t is too early yet to secure definite
figures as to the profits of the bazaar,
but that the affair was not the success
that was hoped it would be, is con-
coded. Just before, the auction the last
contest of the bazaar was settled. This
was a race for bicycle in which the
contestants were Clemence Cordson,
who won, with votes to the amount of
$685., and Willie Vollers, who secured
a little over $50.
Assistant Foreman Ed. Limehouse
is receiving the congratulation of his
friends upon having been awarded the
handsome Diamond ring offered to the
most popular fireman. He and his
friends turned in $20S.50 or $3.50 over
and above dds competitor, Fireman r.
G. Stein, of No. 5. Mr.. Dimehouse is
one of the most popular officers of the
fire department and his associates and
friends are proud of his success.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

The Plant System Exposition Flyer
leaves Savannah for Charleston via
Plant System $3.50 a. m. Getty time),
arriving Charleston 1890 p. m. Ele-
CANT parlor cars 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.
The New York and Florida Special
leaves Savannah daily, except Sunday
at 6:15 p. m. Getty time), arrives
Charleston 9:15 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. Getty 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;
S:45 a. m. New York and Florida
SpeciaD, daily. except Sunday.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
COMING or THE KNIGHTS.
The Grand Commandery Will Meet
Here May II and 15.

Here May Ii and Is.
The knights Templar are arrang-
ing for a great conclave in Savannah
next month. The Grand Commandery
of Georgia will meet here May IA and
Is, and it is expected that 500 Sir
Knights and ladies will be in attend
ance. Thirteen Communicates will be
represented. It has been several
years since the Grand Commandery
met here and the Sir knights of Pal
slime propose to make the conclave of
1902 an event in Templarism. There
will be no prize drill, but there will be
plenty of entertainment for the visit
ors. An excursion down the river
and out to the ocean will be one of
the features. For many years the
prize drill was a feature of Grand
Commandery conclaves, but this has
been done away with. Palestine Com
mandery now holds the prize won at
the last contest.
Past Grand Commander Thomas
Ballantyne, chairman of the General
Committee of Arrangements, appoint
ed the following committees to ar
range for the various features of the
conclave:
Reception Committee: Henry S.
Colding, chairman; Joseph Phillips. T.
B. Marshal r. L. Colding, j. A. Ii
son. P. A. -Stovall, N. ]. Ackermann,
T. E Youmans. C. F. Fulton.
hotels: r. L. Colding, chairman;
]. N. Cell.
Refreshments: Henry S. Colding,
chairman; ]. N. Cell, T. B Marshall,
Fl. S. Leete.
Church and Choir: Thomas Ballan-
tyne, chairman; Joseph Phillips, John
Wiegand, w A. Reaves.
Band and Place of Meeting: r. L.
Colding, chairman; ]. N. Cell
Railroad Transportation: A. B.
Simmons, chairman
Steamer Excursion: Henry S. Cold
ing, chairman; j. A. Tison. w. B.
Stubs, F. w. Garden, ]. G. Postell.
]. l.. Bennett, c. C. Quackenbush.
N. j. Ackermann, S. Landrum
George Charles Miller, George w.
Weitman, R. w. Baughn.
Entertainment of Ladies: G. F. Low,
chairman r. S. Jette, ]. j. Beach, A.
Cubbedge, A. s. Nichols, John D. Jor-
dan, NJ. Campbell Stryker, William
baltimore, Julian Schley.
The chairmen of the committees will
add to them as they desire.
There will be several new comman-
deries represented in the conclave.
Grand Recorder Rockwell will leave
this morning for Milledgeville to in
stitute a new commandery there
Plantagenet No. IL.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
PEACHES ARE NOT HURT.
Chances for Fine Crop UnJeOparded
by Cold or Rain.

Chances for Fine Crop Un1eOparded
by Cold or Rain.
The peach crop in Southwest Geor-
gia does not seem to have been injured
by the recent cold snap nor by the
heavy rains that preceded and have
followed it. Maj. G. M. Ryals returned
last night from Worth county, with his
confidence in the peach crop for this
year still unimpaired
The trees on his own orchards were
quite uninjured and all the reports he
had from orchards in that section were
to the same effect. Unless fortune is
most unkind the peach crop this year
will be large and the fruit of good
quality.
The rain has, however, damaged
some of the other crops in that sec
ton. 1t has fallen so constantly and so
heavily that the farmers have been I'M
able to work their fields and in con-
sequence there has been considera BILE
damage done to water melons, canta-
loupes and potatoes. The melon indus
try in that section of the state has as
sumed large proportions in recent
years and if the rains continue the far
mers will suffer a heavy loss in this
crop.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
OFFICER OUT SO.
PatrOlman Christie Arrested Desert
err and Got Nothing.

PatrOlman Christie Arrested Desert
err and Got Nothing.
BY arresting a deserter wanted by
the United States government Bicycle
officer Christie is out of pocket Sc. He
confidently expected that he would be
rewarded for the arrest and certainly
had no idea that he would lose any
thing by his transaction.
A marine who skipped out from the
Naval Station at Port oval was pick
ed up by the officer Saturday and adj
mitted that he had jumped his enlist
ment. A boat left for the station
Sunday and the officer left for Port
Royal with his prisoner. He made the
delivery and was chagrined when in
formed by the officer of the post that
the government does not pay any
thing for the arrest of marine who
has deserted.
Patrolman Christie showed where
he had expended Sc, but was told that
nothing could be done for him. He re-
turned to the city and to duty yes
terday rather put out over his expert
ence. The marine was taken in
charge by the officer at the Naval
Station.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
TYBEE'S QUIET ELECTION.
Twelve Ballots Cast and Oyster
Roast Followed Election.

Twelve Ballots Cast ana oyster
Roast Followed Election.
Tybee Island was the scene of a quiet
munipical election yesterday. after
which the voters and town officers en-
joyed an oyster roast and other things.
A total of twelve ballots was cast.
The election passed off without Incl
dent and majority of the voters went
to the island on the 3 o'clock train.
After the polls had closed Council took
the oath of office, and elected the other
officers The oyster roast and luncheon
followed and the crowd returned to the
city on the evening train after a thor
oughly enjoyable day.
The election resulted as follows and
was unanimous.
Mayor-John G.. Butler.
Councilmen-Henry Blum, Henry Sol
ONION, William Kehoe, R. P Lowell,
James NJ. Dixon. and w. B. Stillwell.
Clerk of Council-Frank w. Storer.
Chief of Police-Arthur Reeves.
General Counsel-O'Connor, O'Byrne
& Hartridge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
Choice of six Routes
to
Dallas, Texas
vs..
seaboard Air Line Railway.

seabOard Air Line Railway.
Account Confederate Veterans reunion.
Only one change of cars, at Montgom-
cry, Ala, where close connection is
made with special trains to Dallas. via
New Orleans and Houston. or via Bir-
mingham and Memphis. or via Mobile
and Ohio Railroad, and at Memphis
three different routes from there to Dali
las; seventy-two miles the shortest line
to Montgomery, with double daily serv-
ice. Parior cars on day trains and
Pullman sleepers on night trains Tick
cts on sale April Is, IS and 20, limited
for return until May 2, but by deposit
ing ticket with joint agent on or be-
fore April 80 and upon payment of SO
cents fee, same will be extended until
May Is for leaving Dallas. Round-trip
rate from Savannah, $21.20. Complete
information upon application at ticket
Office. corner Bull and Bryan streets.
Phone 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
SHE WILL GET ALIM0NY.
Judge Barrow Allows Mrs. Stein
acker $25 Per Month.

Judge Barrow Allows Mrs. Stein
acker SD Per Month.
Judge Barrow rendered his opinion
and granted an order in the alimony
case of Mary V. Steinacker against
George 7. Steinacker in the Superior
Court yesterday. He directed the de-
PENDANT to pay his wife the sum of $25
per month as temporary alimony and
$25 as counsel fees.
The sensational allegations. charges
and counter-charges that have been
made in the progress of the litigation
between the parties have been outlined
in the Morning News from time to
time. The evidence for plaintiff and
defendant was introduced before Judge
Barrow on Saturday, when he re-
served his decision. The husband did
not contest his wife's claim for ALI
mony and seemed to be well satisfied
to get rid of her at the price.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
To Aiken and Augusta.

Best schedule via Southern Railway.
Leave Savannah 4:SO p. m, arrive
Aiken 1927 p. M; arrive Augusta, 9:2O
p. m. This service daily except Sun
day. Pullman cars all the way.
Through schedules from south of Sa-
vannah. e. G. Thomson, City Pas
senger and Ticket Agent, 141 Bull
street.-ad. e..
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

The President of the United States
will be in Charleston, April 9. Plant
System will operate special train to
leave Savannah at a. m. Getty time)
arriving Charleston 10 a. m. Return
ing, leave Charleston at p. m. Fare
for the round trip $500. The Ivory
City presents most beautiful picture
and no one Should miss this oppor-
tunity to see the Exposition.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
Five Generntions OF Men

Have found delight in the exquisite
champagne of the Moet & Chandon
Vintage. To-day the sales of this ia
nous brand throughout the world far
exceed those of any OF its competitors
Importa tons during 1901 represent an
increase equal to more than 100 per
cent. of the combined increase of all
the other Champagne houses.-ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton Company. direct service from sa-
vsnnah to Baltimore and Philadelphia
offers a delightful way of reaching
Washington, New York, Boston, Bal
timore and Philadelphia. Low fares
and excellent service. Tickets include
meals and berth on steamer. When
making your arrangements to go East
call on J: J. Carolan. agent liz Bull
street.-ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

Savannah to Richmond is via Seaboard
Air Line Railway. Double daily serv-
ice. No change of cars. Leave Savan-
nah 1855 p. m, railroad time, and ar
rive Richmond 6:S5 a. M; or leave Sa-
vannah 1915 a. m. and arrive Rich
mond ABS p. m. Ticket office, corner
Bull and Bryan streets. Phone 2S.-
ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

The Seaboard Air Line Railway is
only line operating parlor cars on day
trains and Pullman sleepers on night
trains between Savannah and Mont
gomery. No change of cars, as day
coaches also go through without
change. Leave Savannah 7:10 a. m
and 500 .. m. railroad time.=ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
Night Train

On Seaboard Air Line Railway carries
Pullman sleeper Savannah to Mont
gomery, where immediate connection
is made for all Western points. Leave
Savannah 800 p. M, railroad time,
and arrive Montgomery sos a. m. Sc
cure your reservation at ticket Office,
corner Bull and Bryan streets. Phone
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
TO CINCINNATI and 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, 1902-04-08
The President of the Trnited Sat.

The President Of the United States
will be in Charleston, April 8. Plant
System will operate special train to
leave Savannah at a. m. Getty time)
arriving Charleston 10 a. m. Return
ing, leave Charleston at p. m. Fare
for the round trip $500. The Ivory
City presents a most beautiful picture
ard no one should miss this oppor-
tunity to see the exposition .-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
NO HARDWARE TRUST HERE.
Dealers In Savannah Have Heard
Nothing About the Plan.

Hardware dealers in Savannah have
consolidation of their concerns. A
member of one of the leading firms
was asked about the matter, and re-
piled that he had heard nothing to in
dictate that the reported trust would
extend to Savannah. There has been
no representative of the trust here,
and it would seem that Savannah has
not entered very deeply into the trusts
plans
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

Sunday excursions to Charleston via
Plant System, will be resumed, COM
mencing April 10. Round trip tickets
81. limited to date of sale. Sunday
trains for Charleston leave Savannah
at $3.50 a. M, arrive Charleston 123
p. m. Returning, leave Charleston
1870 p. m. eastern time). Tickets
good also to return on train No. 23
leaving Charleston 1870 p. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
Sunday excursions to Charleston vi

Sunday excursions to Charleston via
Plant System. will be resumed, COM
mencing April 10. Round trip tickets
81, limited to date Of sale. Sunday
trains for Charleston leave Savannah
at $3.50 a. m, arrive Charleston 1890
p. m. Returning, leave Charleston
1880 p. m. eastern time). Tickets
good also to return on train No. %,
leaving Charleston 1880 p. mad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
THEIR 83RD BIRTHDAY.
Plans Now Being Made by Odd Eel
lows for Its Celebration.

All the Odd Fellow Lodges of the
city, including Ruth, Rebekah, Lodge
were represented at a meeting held in
Odd Fellows Hall last night and which
was called for the purpose of formu-
lating plans to celebrate the eighty
third anniversary of the order. The
following joint committee was elected:
W. P. BALDWIN, of Live Oak Lodge,
chairman; w. H. Wade of Haupt
Lodge, first vice chairman; Mrs.
Cumbea of Ruth, Rebekah Lodge. sec
ond vice chairman. and r. L. Robinson
of Acorn Lodge. secretary Another
meeting will be held in Odd Fellows
Hall Wednesday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
Double pniIx SERVICE.

The Seaboard Air Line Railway is
the only line offering double daily
service from Savannah to Camden. S.
c.. Southern Pines and Pinehurst N.
c. Leave Savannah 1855 p. m. and
1915 a. m. Get your sleeping car res
ervation at ticket office, corner Bull
and Bryan streets Phone %.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
FUNERAL OF MRS. GIBBEs.
Her Remains Rest Beneath n Mound
of Flowers in Bonaventure.

Her Remains Rest Beneath n Mound
of Flowers in BOnaventure.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Charles
H. Gibbes took place yesterday after
noon from the family residence in The
Meadows. The service was held at 4
o'clock and was conducted by Rev
Robb White, rector of Christ Church.
Many sorrowing friends and acquaint-
ances attended and followed the re-
mains to Bonaventure, where, beneath
a great mound of flowers. they are at
rest
The following gentlemen acted as
pallbearers: Messrs. Raymond p
Butler. ]. D. Taylor. John D. Carswell,
Arthur 3. Elliott. T. NJ. Cunningham.
Jr., George a. Mercer. Jr., j. Ferris
Cam and W. H. Crane.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
SHOT THROUGH THE LEG.
WoOdviIIe Negro Wounded for Talk
ing to Another Mans Wife.

ing to Another Mans Wife.
A pistol ball in the right leg of
Pompey Fields, colored, was cut out
yesterday by DR.. G. w. Heriot, and
the negro was sent to his home in
Woodsville for further treatment.
Fields was shot Sunday by another
negro named William Green, and ac-
cording to his story without provoca-
ton. Fields says that he was engag-
ed in a pleasant conversation with
Green's wife when Green came up
He was in a Jealous rage and turned
on Fields without any warning Ac-
cording to Fields he and Green fought
several minutes before the shot was
fired. Green was not arrested for
the shooting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
PORTRAIT OF MAI. sCREvEN.
Likeness of Old Commander Hangs
on Battery BIS Walls.

on Battery BIS WnIIa.
A handsome portrait in oils of the
late MAJ. Thomas Screven was hung
last night in the room of Battery B. of
the Savannah Volunteer Guards. This
is Maj. Screven's old command. of
which he was captain for long term
of years and which he led during the
Spanish American War.
The portrait is the work of a local
artist, Mr.. Tiney Molina. 1t is a faith
full likeness of the loved original and
viii form one of the treasures of the
battery. For a few days the portrait
win be exhibited in the window of
Theus Bros jewelry store, at the cor
ner Of Bull and Broughton streets,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
CRITICS TO BE ANSWERED..
That Is Promised of Citizens Club
Meeting Tonight.

Meeting Tonight.
The Citizens Club has not been so
prolific in meetings as the Union Club,
but the organization expects to have
one tonight at headquarters on
Broughton street, west, when a Sec
ond District Club will be organized.
Among the prospective speakers are
w. w. Osborne, Esq. r. L. Colding.
Esq, and Lacey Norwood, Esq. 1t is
promised that some of the critics who
belong to the Union Club will have
their criticisms answered. The ad-
ministration forces expect to show
livelier meetings henceforth, until the
campaign for state and county offices
ss over.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
StOD-OverS
Southern

Are allowed at Camden, Southern
Pines and Pinehurst, via Seaboard Air
Line Railway. See ticket agent, cor
ner Bull and Bryan streets. Phone 2s.
-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
Best Route to Columbia.

Southern Railway: Three trains
daily except Sunday. two that day.
Leave Sunday 1856 noon, 4:SO p. m. and
1870 midnight.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08
Schedule to Augusta, Ca,
seaboard Air Line Railway.

Leave Savannah 3:45 p. M, railroad
time, daily and arrive Augusta 500 p.
m. Full information at ticket Office,
corner Bull and Bryan streets. Phone
2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

If you are a bon vivant." drink the
best champagne on the market, Cooks
Imperial Extra Dry,-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-04-08

AContinued on Third Page,l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-24
COLUMBIAN HOPEFUL.
Coach Houston Working Hard to
Strengthen the Team.

Coach Houston of the Columbian Uniyer-
sity foot ball team will meet the squad this
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at National Base
Ball Park for practice. The men will be
put through hard work in some new forma-
lions which are now being tried. A num-
Der of new and experienced candidates for
positions are now practicing regularly.
Among them are MCGOWAN and Hicox for
tackle, Oyster and Garner for halfback and
Bynum for end.
That the men composing the squad are
good losers is proved by the fact that there
has been little encouragement consequent
upon the recent loses of the team Neither
has the management become disheartened.
1t is recognized by all Interested that 1t
is uphill work TO place winning team in
the field the first season after suspension
of foot ball at the university for a number
of years. But Coach Houston hopes 10
steadily improve the eleven, so that the
schedule may be finished with credit. 1t is
expected that Columbian will be in good
shape in time for the game with the Uni
versity of North Carolina in this city No
vember 3. In the meantime it is probable
that one two practice games will DE
played.