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The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12

THUMB RING LORE.
Famous Specimens and Wearers in
Ancient History.
From the London Lady

AhcIent History.
From the London Lady.
The custom of wearing rings upon
the thumb prevailed in England until
the close of the eighteenth century,
and is of very ancient origin. There
is mummy case in the British Mu-
scum which represents an Egyptian
lady wearing rings upon the thumbs.
of both her hands. The Romans were
greatly addicted to this practice, and
as many of their thumb rings were
most cumbersome and announcement,
the patricians varied their rings with
the season, terming them Summer"
or winter" rings, as the case might
be.
During his visit to Rome, Addison
saw some of these old rings and COM
ments thus upon them: 80 very thick
about, and with such large stones in
them, that tbs no wonder a fop should
reckon them a little cumbersome in
the summer season of so hot a eli
mate" The Emperor Trajan pos
sessed winter thumb ring" which
measured some three and a half inches
in width. and bore bust in high re-
lief of his consort, Plotina. English
thumb rings do not appear to have
been less massive. During the latter
part of the Middle Ages they formed
part of the necessary adornment of a
bishop when he was arrayed in full
pontificals.
Thomas a Beckett possessed a thumb
ring set with a valuable ruby, which
was about the size of hens eggg
This ring was gift from Louis VII
of France. AT the reformation, Bluff
King Hal seized the Archbishop's ring
from his despoiled shrine and took it
for his own personal adornment, thus
bringing thumb rings back into fash
ion for a while. They had long been
abandoned by the upper classes and
had gradually come to be considered
as indicative or the burgess class.
Thumb rings were often set with the
tooth of some animal as an amulet.
A VOLTS tooth was supposed to act as
a charm against assault, while bad
gers tooth brought wealth and gen.
eral good luck.
The crapandine, or toadstone, was
also used in this way. as it was sup
posed to possess various mystic vir-
tues, one of which being the power
of warning it's wearer of the presence
of poison in his food or drink by
changing it's color. The mystic word
"Anamyaptus" was often engraved up
on thumb ring as a charm against
epilepsy or cramp This was in ac-
cordance with an old superstition,
which gives this word as a cure for
the falling sickness" Another favor
lite preventive of epilepsy was a silver
thumb ring engraved in Gothic char
acters with the names of Jasper, Mel
chior and Balthazzar, the three Wise
Men from the East. In The Squire's
Tale" Chaucer mentions a magical
thumb ring worn by Conace, the d 3ugh-
ter of "Cambuscan Bold" which gave
her complete knowledge of the medici-
nal values of herbs and enabled her
to converse with birds in their own
language. Wedding rings were for
merly worn upon the thumb, but did
not always stay there. In the ancient
ritual of marriage the bridegroom was
directed to place the ring upon the
thumb with the words, With all my
worldly goods I thee endow," moving
it to the other fingers in succession.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
THE HOFFMAN STUDIO,
No. 240 Bull street,
is again open for business.
MEXICAN FINE DRAWN WORK.

JUST RECEIVED THIS DAY FROM
MEXICO.
The most beautiful Mexican Drawn
Work at prices that have never been
heard of before. We received these
beautiful goods on consignment, and
they must be closed out at once. The
most wonderful traces. designs. skill
full work that has ever been seen.
The Doihes, Handkerchief, Counter
Pieces, Tray Cloths, Dresser or Side
Board Covers, Lunch Cloths, Tea
Cloths and Table Cloths are all work
of art We showed them as soon as
received to some ladies who happened
to be in the store, and such remarks as
gorgeous, grand, beautiful, came fast
from their lips. But when 1t came to
the Table Cloth. they said it was the
most wonderful piece of work they had
ever seed
Apply at Retail Department,
LIPPMAN DRUG COMPANY,
Corner Barnard and Congress Streets.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
. aLANTA'S LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.

United states Circuit Court Issues
order Relating to Three.
Atlanta, July 1.-THE sale of the re-
manning assets of the National Rail-
way Building and Loan Association to
the Georgia Instalment Banking Com
pany by the receiver for the sum OF
ST2,11721 has been confirmed by Judge
Don A Pardee Judge Pardee of the
Circuit Court, in the cases of the At
lanta National and Southern Home
Building and Loan Associations to-day
ordered that all non-borrowing stock
holders of the associations who desire
TO participate in the past or future div
idends must file their claims or shares
of stock with the receivers on or be-
fore Oct l, in default of which they
shall be barred from all participation
in the funds of the associations col
lected and disbursed in the case.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
A HANGING AT CAMBRIDGE.
Joe Sparks Pays Penalty for Murder
of paramOur.

Joe Sparks Pays Penalty for Murder
of Paramour.
cambridge, Ga, July 11.-Joe Sparks,
colored, was hanged this morning at
IL o'clock for the murder of his. para
snour, Lula Sparks. He went to the
scaffold perfectly cool and declaring
that the Lord had pardoned him and
that he would surely land in heaven
this afternoon at o'clock. He was
convicted during the May term of the
Superior Court before the woman ne
killed was buried one of the most
speedy trials in the history of the state.
He followed his woman to another
womans house after he had whipped
her, and ordered her to go home, when
she refused to do, whereupon he inn
mediately fired three shots with re-
volver death ensuing in a few min
utes He admitted the murder and
stated that the Lord had pardoned
him, and seemed only anxious for the
hour to arrive when he would pay the
penalty with his own life for the
crime.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The committee of the Retail Mer-
chants Association have awarded
the three prizes to the following par
ties:
First Prize-'The organ, valued at
500, to Mrs. NJ. P. Davis. g
Second Prize-A sewing machine,
valued at $50, to Mrs. N. Dewald.
Third Prize-Gentleman's bicycle, to
Mr.. G. Kobbe.
Parties can call at Mr.. Sig. Card
ner's store and get orders for them.
Respectfully,
CHAS. MARKS,
j. M. MACARTHUR,
w. j. LINDSAY,
Commit tee
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
INSTRUCTORS OF THE BLIND.

All Officers Elected for Ensuing
Year Are Southern Men.
Raleigh, ". c., July 1.-THE Ameri-
can Association of Instructors of the
Blind adjourned here to-day to meet
lowing officers:
President, John f. Ray of North
Carolina; first vice president, James H.
Johnson OF Alabama; second vice pres
ident. o. II. Burrat of West Virginia;
secretary. b. b. Huntoon of Ken
lucky; treasurer, Lawrence Walker of
South Carolina.
Executive committee. w. B. Watt of
New York; M. AEagnos of Massachu-
setts; A. II. Dymond of Canada; E. E.
Allen of Pennsylvania and N. F. Walk
er of South Carolina.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
TO VISIT THE C.f ORGIA TRADE.

AtIanta's business People Have n
Great scheme on Foot
Atlanta, July 11-A visit to the
Georgia trade this fall is the latest
scheme the manufacturers and mer-
chants of Atlanta have on foot. The
matter is now under discussion by the
Chamber of Commerce and it is be-
Iieved the trip throughout the state,
visiting the trade in one hundred Geor-
gia towns, can be made for $50 per per-
son. The idea is to get a special train
on which it is expected rs to 100 At
lanta merchants will make the trip for
the purpose of building up their BUSH
ness.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
Deserted babe Is Dead.

Atlanta, July ia year ago a wo-
man took her baby to the Sheltering
Arms ana said she desired to
leave 1t until morning. The mother
has never been found. and to-day the
baby, which had been given the name
Of John Shepard at the home, died.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
NGTON STANDARD TYPE
WRITER'S.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The business of the late Geo. Wag-
ner will be conducted under the style
of George Wagner's Son. My son, A.
G. Wagner. is authorized to conduct
the business for me. and it will be
continued in all branches as hereto
fore. Decorations. cut flowers and de-
signs a speciality Thanking the pub
lie in general for past favors.
emma NJ. WAGNER.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
Manager McPhee Resigns.

Cincinnati. July 11.-John A. McPhee,
manager of the Cincinnati Baseball
Club of the National League. severed
his connection with the club to-day
and Business Manager Frank C. Ban
croft was placed in temporary control.
Joe Kelly is mentioned as McPhees
probable successor
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
FULTON COUNTY REAL ESTATE.
Property Transferred since July
Valued mt 1922 .024.77.

Atlanta, July 11.-According to the
records in the office of Clerk Arnold
Broyles of the Superior Court, since
July, exclusive of the 4th and 5th. the
amount involved in property transfers
in Fulton county is S232.924.77. This
amount represents 103 real estate trans
actions. The largest amount represent
ed in transfers this month was July Z,
the total for that day being $50, $40.
The largest number of transfers for
any one day of the month was 80 on
Wednesday.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
THE TOO READY PISTOL.
Cause of a killing at Picnic at
Pembroke.

Pembroke, Ga, July 1.-Two young
men, Leaston Bowen and Robert New
man, became involved in difficulty
to-day at the picnic given at this place
Bowen shot Newman, killing him all
most instantly.
Neither of the young men had reach
ed the age of maturity. The habit of
carrying the handy pistol was the
cause of the untimely death. Eye wit
nesses say that the killing was muir
der. The sheriff and one of his depu-
ties are now trying to apprehend the
murderer.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
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Work Already Begun on Plant West
of the City.
Atlanta, July 11.-Work has already
begun on the plant of the Atlanta Car
Wheel Company, which is backed by
st. Louis people and which will be To-
Gated just to the west of the city
where a large tract of land has been
secured. The main buildings will be
23 by lis feet. and there will be several
smaller structures. The company will
be in charge of John w. Nate as gen.
eral manager. who is connected with a
St. Louis car wheel company The
company will turn out all sorts of
wheels, both for steam and electric
cars
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
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LABOR DAY AT ANNISTON,
Gov. Gambler Accepts Invitation to
Deliver Address.

Atlanta, July 11.-Gov. Gambler will
join Gov. Jelks at Admission on Labor
Day, and together they will address a
large gathering of the laboring men of
Georgia and Alabama. To-day dele
cation representing the labor unions of
Admission called at the office of the
Governor and extended him an invita-
ton to visit that city on Labor Day,
which Gov. Gambler accepted. In view
of the fact that Admission is near the
Georgia line. 1t is expected that large
number of Georgians will attend the
celebration
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
QUERY.


QUERY.
Why is it? Every man insures his
house and only small per cent. of
houses burn. Every man has not his
life insured, and every man must die.
Therefore insure. your life at once.
And insure it in the good, old and re-
liable life insurance company, The
Penn Mutual.
JULIAN SCHLEY. General Agent.
SAMUEL J. WHEATON, JR., Spe-
cial Agent.
FRANK N. VAUGHN, Executive
Special Agent.
Insure your home, household furni-
ture and all other valuables in the
very best fire insurance companies
with JULIAN SCHLEY & WHEAT
ON, Agents. Addresses Room No. 5,
Board of Trade Building, Savannah,
Ga. Georgia telephone No. 1876. Bell
telephone No 1926,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
KILLED OVER A CHICKEN.
Negro Waiter Cut to Death by An.
other in Atlanta

Atlanta, July 11.-Alamanzer White
killed Asbury Human in a row over
a chicken in Folsoms restaurant to-
night. Both were negro employees OF
the restaurant Human was cut in
the back of the neck with a carving
knife, and died before he reached the
hospital
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
TRIED TO MOB THE UMPIRE.

Atlanta Crowd Made 1t Warm for
Mr.. KeIIey-StrucI< in Back of Head
by boy.
Atlanta, Ga, July 11-Umpire KEEL
ley was attacked by crowd after the
ball game this afternoon at Piedmont
Park and came very near being
mobbed. The police had considerable
difficulty in keeping the crowd away
from the car which the umpire had
boarded to return to the city, and be
fore this could be DONE a boy slipped
up to the car window and struck KEEL
ley on the back of the head The boy
was caught and gave his name as Ed
Henderson. He was taken to the po-
lice barracks and locked up until Su-
perintendent Hurt of the street car
company got him out on a copy of
charges. Hurt stated that the UNI
pire did not wish the lad prosecuted.
1t seems the crowd composed of men
and boys became angry because they
did not like the way in which Umpire
Kelley had rendered decisions during
the game of ball.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Georgia Telephone and Telegraph
Company, Savannah; Ga, July 10, 1902.
The Board of Directors of this COM
pany have declared a semi-annual
dividend of three per cent. g per
cent? on the capital stock of the COM
pany of record thisT date payable at
the Office of the company on and after
July IS, 1902. sThe transfer books of
the company will be closed until July
10, 1902. w. v. DAVIS,
Secretary
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
THE GERMANIA BANK
SAVANNAH. GA.

SAVANNAH, GA.
SapltaI Observation-Disclosures $2O0, 600
Undivided profits ......... $110, 900
This bank offers it's services to car
porations, merchants and individuals.
Has authority to act as executor, adj
ministrator. guardian, etc.
Issues drafts on the principal cities
in Great Britain and Ireland and on
the Continent.
Interest paid or compounded quarter
ly on deposits in the Savings Depart
ment.
Safety boxes for rent
HENRY BLUM, President.
GEO. w. TIEDEMAN, Vice President
JOHN NJ. HOGAN, Cashier.
WALTER F. HOGAN. Asst. Cashier.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
GUARDIANS OF AGRICULTURE.
Commissioners of Southern states to
Meet at Nashville.

Atlanta, July 1.-THE next meeting
of Commissioners of Agriculture of
the Southern States will be held in
Nashville, Tenn, Aug. IS. 81 and 2S.
Commissioner o. B. Stevens received
notice to that effect to-day Both
Commissioner Stevens and Assistant
Commissioner Wright will attend the
convention this year and will read pa
pers. State Entomologist William
Scott will also attend.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.


BOND-The relatives and friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Bond are in
vited to attend the funeral of Mr..
Thomas P Bond, from the residence
of Mr.. John Screyen, Jr.. The Mead
ows. at 6 o'clock this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12

SPECIAL NOTICES.
CITY TAXES.
Savannah, Ca, July /, 1902.-The fol-
lowing taxes are now due for second
quarter 1902: Real estate, stock in
trade, money mortgages, etc.; also
water rents in advance for six months
ending January /, 1903.
A discount of 90 per cent? ten per-
cent will be allowed upon all of the
above If payment is made within fif-
teen days after the 1st of July.
C. S. HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
UNION STATION RESTAURANT.
FRED & sOMMERS.

UNION STATION RESTAURANT.
FRED q sOMMERS.
Regular Meal. -. SOC
Breakfast 6 to a. m.
Dinner II to p. m.
Supper to s p. m.
Dinner Bill of Fare July II, 1902.
SOUP.
Mulligatawney.
Sliced Tomatoes, Cucumbers.
Onions. Chow Chow.
Mixed Pickles, Queen olives.
FISH.
Baked Red Snapper la Chevalier.
Potatoes a la Algerienne.
ENTREES.
Pineapple Fritters, with Fruit Sauce.
Chicken Pie. country style.
ROASTED.
Spring Lamb. with Mint Sauce.
Prime Ribs of Chicago Beef,
Dish Gravy.
VEGETABLES.
Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Rice.
Stewed Tomatoes, Succotash.
PASTRY AND DESSERTS.
Peach Pie, Assorted Cakes.
Lemon Sherbet, Cheese, Crackers.
Sweet Milk. Iced Tea, Drip Coffee
and Ice Cream our speciality.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12

Or0erS NO. Zl-
The troop will assem-
BILE. mounted, at the ar
mory, this afternoon at
5 o'clock, III full dress
uniform, helmet and
plume, to attend the fun
eral of the late Honora-,
ry Member T. P. Bond.
Active, veteran and co
bers are directed to be p
VIM. w. CORR
Captain CO
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
LEWIS
NOW TO-DAY, WHAT.

NOW TODAY, WHAT.
Make up your mind and phone 107
for it. Watermelops on ice. Canta-
loupes, peaches. Any vegetable you
want fresh gathered this morning. De-
licious ricetield lamb, tender spring
chicken, native steaks and roasts.
Also Western meats. veal, livers.
Nice line of fancy groceries. Pickles.
preserves, olives.
Phones 107. JAS. ]. JOYCE.
REMINGTON STANDARD TYPE
WRITER'S.
We have a few secondhand ma
chimes fol- sale cheap. If you need a
Typewriter call and see them before
buying elsewhere
DEARING & HULL,
Sole Dealers,
Remington Standard Typewriters.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12

for there they find the best music. the
best dancing. the most delightful
surf bathing, and the best of all good
to eat.
Our new massive pavilion right on
the waters edge, with it's convenient
tables and it's lunch counter is proving
a popular spot
We have dancing every night, and we
have Fish Suppers that are more
than worthy the name.
Come to Hotel Tybee and enjoy your
self. There's room for all.
CHAS. F. GRAHAM, Prop.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
The Chatham Bank

LHoPoLD ADLER, President.
{. 5. ELLIS, Vice President.
FRED. w. CLARKE, Cashier.
soiicits the accounts of indiv,au
ais firms, banks, association. a..
corporations.
Liberal favors extended to CORE
spending banks, ms our unsurpas..a
tnciiftfes for collecting imam.
prompt returns.
BUYS AND SELLS FOREIGN Ex.
CHANGE, WRITES LETTERS or
CREDIT AND ISSUES BANK MONEY
ORDERS PAYABLE IN ALL PART,
OF EUROPE.
Interest compounded quarterly an
deposits in the SAVINGS DEPART.
BIENT.
Safety Deposit Boxes and vnuI..
sor rent.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
MILITARY ORDERS.

GEORGIA HUSSARS,
Savannah, Ga, July Il, 1902.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12

MENU.
Veal outlets, French lamb chops,
large Western steaks, rib roasts, fry
ing chickens, beans, cucumbers, toma-
toes, squashes, green corn, okra,
peaches, plums, watermelons, canta-
loupes.
Phone 575. NJ. S. GARDNER.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
STORM INSURANCE.

GO TO WARSAW
By steamer Wilmington" on Sundays
from Thunderbolt at 1920 a. m, re-
turning from Warsaw at 6 D. m. On
Wednesdays and Fridays from .Thun-
derbolt at 10 a. M, returning from
Warsaw at p. m. Safest bathing on
South Atlantic coast; never has been
an accident. Music, fish dinners and
fishing. 80 cents round trip.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-07-12
YOUR CHOICE OF ROOMS
at SUWANEE SPRINGS
For July and August
$40 PER WEEK.

$40 PER WEEK.
which includes board, free use Of the
water, hot and cold baths.
The coolest and most healthful sum-
mer resort in the country. Free from
malaria and mosquitoes. Temperature
never goes over IS. Nights delightful
ly cool. Water cures the most obsti-
nate chronic cases of Rheuma tism,
Dyspepsia, Kidney and Bladder T1ou-
bles, Bright's Disease and Diabetes.
Every amusement. Grand plunge
and swimming pool. We will bet 500
to $40 with any doubling Thomas
that the water has never failed to do
all that we claim for it. 1t will not
fail in your case. For pamphlet, with
testimonials, address
SUWANEE SPRINGS CO..
ANDREW HANLEY, President.
Suwanee, Fla.
All you can drink at Livingstons sc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-25
More York State Marriages.

The futility OF Pennsylvania people
trying to have a lasting nuDtial knot
| tied in York state was dOubly in.
stanced, again, yesterday in two divorc.
DEGREES handed down by Judge T.. c.
| NewcoaIb.
Ida Compton and Clarence l.. Abbey
of WINNERS, skipped over to Port Jer-
Wis, August ., 1897, and We're married
Ftfty-eighG days later, when the wife's
father hunted UP the truant husband
and told him he must provide for his
wife. the truant husband told him to
"go to hell"
Sometime later Abbey applied for n
divorce, alleging desertion. His wife
appeared at the hearing and offered to
live with him. This ended the case
When after repeated appeals he re-
fused to take her back. she began pro-
| ceedings in divorce and yesterday was
| decreed free from the Port Jervis knot
w. w. Baylor was her attorney.
April II. 1900. William Herbert and
Myrtle Seller eloped from Carbondalo
| and were married in Windsor. ~ y,
returning to Carbondale to live. Five
days later. he went on a drunk and
began to abuse her. May 90 he left her
and was gone for six months. Thanks
giving day he beat her. and thereupon
she resolved to have nothing more to
do with him. Yesterday she got a
divorce. Attorney Louis Gramer helped
her to get it.
Attorney Thomas p. Duffy yesterday
filed with Prothonotary Copeland an
application for divorce in the name of
Laura I. Eldridge, who accuses her
husband. William C. Eldridge. a North
Scranton business man, of turning her
out OF doors and of being unfaithful.
Gertrude j. Moore Is named as GORE
spondent. They We're married July A.,
1855. She was put out of his house, she
says, May S, 1901.
The divorce case of Lizzie +. Kinder
against Charles Fl. Kinder, which was
to have been heard in argument court
yesterday was continued until June 9.
The divorce case of Libbie NJ. Palmer
against ID. ID. Palmer was continued
until the next term of argument court
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-25
Commissions Have Arrived.

Recorder of Deeds Emil Bonn yester-
duy received from Governor Stone the
commissions of seventeen aldermen and
Justices OF the peace elected last spring.
They are: II. Davies, alderman, Fifth
ward, Scranton: Christian Storr alder
man. Nineteenth ward, Scranton; c. G.
Donovan, alderman. Twelfth ward,
Scranton; John II. Williams, justice of
peace, Blakely; Daniel Holland, justice
of peace, Old Forge; S. q. Shoemaker,
Justice of peace, Dalton; Joseph. a: Dol
phin, Justice of peace. Olyphant; Hor-
ace Seamans, Justice OF peace, La
Plume: William c. Howells. justice of
peace, Taylor: James +. Noone, alder
man, Eighteenth ward, Scranton; James
Brown. Justice OF peace. Throop. George
Smith, Justice of peace, Blakely: Will
lam A. Stevens, Justice of peace. North
Abingdon; Herman kiefer, Justice Of
peace. Jermyn: George W. Cramer, jus
tice of peace, Greenfield; ID. NJ. Huth-
maker. justice of peace. Ransom: Fred
erick Fryer, justice of peace, Throop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-25
For a Dead Mans Board Bill.

Testimony was taken all day yes
terday in the orphans court before
Judge a. a. Vosburg in the audit in
the estate of Jermiah Simons, deceased
The decedent died in West Scranton.
leaving no estate except n policy of
life insurance, the proceeds of which
We're payable to his estate and collect
cd and accounted for by D. j, Davis.
his administrator. He was boarding at
the time OF his death with Thomas
Fletcher who now presents a claim for
Il large balance for board and also for
borrowed money. which he alleges he
loaned the decedent at different times.
Considerable testimony was taken to
show the habits of life of the decedept
with the view of showing how much
the board was WORTH and testimony
was also received ON the part of the
heirs and representatives of the estate
to show that the board had been paid
and that there was no Indebtedness
existing.
The hearing was not concluded but