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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
GEORGIAAND FLORIDA
MEN AND EVENTS OF TWO STATES
BRIEFLY DESCRIBED.

Edwin F. Birdsong for many years a
wealthy planter of Hancock, but more
recently of Warren county, died at his
home Monday morning at the age of
a. His remains were taken to Sparta
Tuesday afternoon and laid to rest
in the cemetery there Mr.. Brdsong
was in many respects a remarkable
man. During his long and useful life
he was never known to indulge to ex-
cess in either eating or drinking and
for the past seventy years he ao-
stained altogether from animal food.
A LAWYERS POCKET PICKED.
Marietta Journal: Col. William Day,
a prominent lawyer of Jasper, Ga,
as he got off the A. K. and N train
here Thursday evening, had his pock
etbook, containing $3.50 and railroad
pass, stolen by some one who pressed
him in a crowd at the door of the car.
He had his pocketbook out in the car
to get his ticket to show to the con-
ductor, and then placed it in the hip
pocket of his trousers. There were
five men, who boarded the car at
Knoxville, on their way to the Mardi
Gras at Pensacola. They crowded at
the car door as he attempted to get
off. He felt some one press his pocket
at the time, and when he placed his
feet on the ground at Marietta he
felt for his pocketbook, and it was
gone. He Immediately made known
his loss. He had Sheriff Dunn to ar
rest the newsbutcher on the train,
named Will Huff. He was searched,
but there was no trace of the missing
pocketbook or money He proved he
was in the baggage car and jumped
off before the train stopped and was
not in the car at the time. 1t is stated
that the five men who pressed Col.
Day at the time he got off the car,
went Immediately to the Kennesaw
House. One of them bought a cigar
and rendered a $40 bill in payment
Subsequently he bought another cigar
and again presented a $40 bill, and it.
too, was changed. These men left on
the train for Atlanta before investiga-
ton could be made.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

athlete was the worlds champion.
Sharkey, who was at first a rough and
tumble giant. under O'Rourke's train
ing developed into an even-tempered,
hardy, strong, rugged boxer.
The above unsolicited words from
Mr.. O'Rourke, who. by the way, has
been the owner of the Broadway Ath-
letic Club. the LenoX Club, the Coney
Island Club, and ROYALS Golf Club, ana
who is known tc be one of The fines t
gentlemen among the devotees of the
manly art. tell the whole story. He
found in Paines Celery Compound ma
lures food for the nerves.
While this remedy has effected thou
sands of cures among those who are
sick, and has restored to healthy life
innumerable men and women whose
nervous systems have been shattered,
and who were suffering from the symp-
toms of the beginning of a deep-rooted
impairment of the nervous system-it
is worth noting that even in those ex-
hausting contests where absolutely per-
feet nerves are re-eminently needed
this remedy has also been found equally
as beneficial in repairing the exhaustion
due to the high training.
If such men, who require above
everything else-above muscles (Which
cannot develop without good nerves.
above courage, which no man with
weak nerves ever had-who require
above everything else perfect nerves
If such men have found it necessary to
feed the nerves and brain with the food
nature requires-it is good proof that
this greatest of all remedies, the dis
covery of one of Americas ablest
professors, accomplishes all that is
claimed for it.
Every man or woman whose nervous
system is not in perfect condition will
find that this remedy will make it So
No other remedy in the world was ever
so universally acknowledged by phys
icians and all those who have manly
and womanly development in hand to
be so perfectly adapted to cases Of fall
ing health and tagging vitality.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

prisoner was that he did not look into
the faces of those with whom he talked.
j. @. Adams has known the prisoner
some eight years. He never saw any
thing about him to cause him to think
he was at all mentally unsound.
Fritz Miller has known Ashby six
years. He never saw anything about
him to cause him to think he was men,
tally unsound. He had a converse ton
with the prisoner a month or two be-
fore the homicide.
Ed. l.. Guest has known the prisoner
five or six years. He was conductor
on the same car with Ashby for about
nine months. He never saw anything
about the man to cause him to think
that he was suffering from dementia
do you know q sane person." asked
Judge Twiggs.
Il know a man who has sense" an
swere1 the witness.
eve ire not talking about that. burt
about an insane person." said coun-
sci.
Then you are not speaking about
Ashby," said the witness promptly.
j. T. Lewis, superintendent of the
street railway company during Ash
by's service. saw nothing about HIM to
make HIN think he was ingi ne.
Patrolman James Eagleson sent
Ashby TO the police station house from
the Central Railroad depot. The pris-
oner had been In charge OF the con-
ductor Of a south bound train. The
witness tlllSCd with AshJv who Offer
ed 10 pay tor "A cab In place o. going
IN the patrol wagon. He asked how
his wife was getting on.
Testimony Ruled out.
J. u. w. Umbach. a city patrolman.
was sally-port man IN charge OF the
fFnI 81 Al. .f..
arrest. Tho prisoner asked the officer
" his wife WIS dead. lie then made "a
request ~ the patrolmnu. lie asked
him 90 telephone 30 A. r. Wright or
TwiEEs a GLOVER. and che telephone
40 once, ns they would close their Of
ncsa nt o'clOrk The witness stated
ihaf tho prisoner refused fo talk until
De- bad seen Die counsel Thlr was
ruled out.
Marion LuDnH. "a uearpHpfr reporter
related au accident ihat occurred ln
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
vALDOsTA's CITY COUNCIL.
Most of the Old officers EIectcd-A
w. VarnadOc Made City Clerk.

valdosta, Ga, Feb. 1.-THE new
CouncilN was sworn in yesterday even
ing and organized for business. The
Mayor announced his committees and
then the new board began the cleo
ton of officers. All of the police Off
GERS were reelected and the superln-
tendent of waterworks, and city en-
gineer were elected for another year.
A change was made in city clerk, how
ever, Mr.. A. w. Varnedoe being elect
ed to that position. The financial re-
port of the old board was read and
ordered published From the report
1t appears that the new Council Will
be forced TO rigid economy for a few
months at least.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

While out for exercise yesterday aft
ernoon the three big horses of engine
No. l ran away. Driver Cannon, in
trying to stop them, forced them on
the sidewalk at Drayton street and
Oglethorpe avenue, where the single
tree of the engine caught in the iron
railing of the stoop at No. 2S Ogle-
thorpe avenue. and practically tore
the whole stoop down. None of the
firemen was hurt, and only one OF the
horses was injured, just a few slight
bruises
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
BOTH HOMICIDE AND SUIDlDE.
Double Tragedy at Negro Hall at
ThOmasville, Due to Jealousy.

Thomasvile, Ga, Feb. 14.-Red Har-
vey, mulatto who came to Thomas
willie from South Carolina a few months
ago, at a negro hall, in this city, last
night at IL o'clock, shot Lena Bostick,
a colored woman and of whom he was
jealous, with a pistol in the breast,
and she died within ten minutes. When
he saw the woman was dead, he shot
himself twice III the breast with the
same weapon, dying Immediately. The
hall was crowded with negroes at the
time.
Jeff Johnson, the white man, who
escaped from the court house here
some weeks ago, just as the jury con-
victed him of a felony, has been re-
captured.
The chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacy of this city, has contrib
uted $50 towards the erection of the
Winnie Davis memorial hall in Ath-
ems Ga.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
MIR. CLEVELAND AT NORFOLK.
he Goes TO Back Bay for "A Two
Weeks Duck Hunt.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. LEX President
Cleveland accompanied by Prof. Van
Dyke of Princeton University, and a
party of friends. arrived here this
morning on the steamer Pennsylvania
on their way to the Back Bay Cunning
Club for two-weeks duck hunt
They were met at the wharf by
Joseph Seelinger of Norfolk. president
of the club, and driven to the Norfolk
and Southern depot, where they took
the train for Carrituck Sound. The
ex-President looked the picture of
health
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
GUBERNAT0RIAL COMMENT.

AUGUSTA Chr nicle. 1t is generally
admitted that Col Estill Is making a
much better and stronger fight for
Governor than it was first expected he
would. There are those who say he is
now second in strength.
The Brunswick News thinks Col Es-
till may surprise some folks.
Atlanta Constitution: Col Pleas
Stovall is pumping hard for South
Georgia's man for the governorship. If
he doesn't land him it will not be for
lack of grit and gallantry.
Cordele Sentinel Wet or dry? Els
till-wet! Wet or dry? Guerry-dry she
lies! Wet or dry? Terrell-name it,
boys!
Liberty Herald: The Darien Gazette
is right in saying that THE Chatham
Democrats should send Editor Pleas
ant A. Stovall to the Legislature next
fall, if they can persuade him to go
for the good Of this section of the
state. He is one of Georgia's ablest
young men and the Gazette would be
delighted to see him holding down a
seat in the Georgia House. We need
that kind of material up there"
Cochran correspondence Hawkins
vile Dispatch: Col. j. H. Estill paid
Cochran a pleasant visit Tuesday and
spent the day shaking hands with his
old friends and making many new
ones. Cochranites greeted Col. Estill
warmly and he received assurances of
support in the gubernatorial race on
all sides. That Col. Estill's trip to
Cochran has made him many votes
there is no doubt, as the people are
saying nice things about him and hope
that he will be their guest again be-
fore long. He went from here to
Wrightsvlle.
Hawkinsville Dispatch and News:
Col. j. H. Estill candidate for Gov
ernor. was in the city Monday and
honored this office with pleasant call.
Col. Estill met many people during his
short stay here and was very much
pleased at the cordial way in which
he was received. Col. Estill made a
good impression and was assured of
the hearty support of some of our most
prominent citizens. He is not making
many speeches, but is conducting his
campaign in a quiet, business-like way,
and makes friends wherever he goes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
MEADFoRD PLEADS GUILTY.

In the United States District Court
at Tampa this week w. E. Meadford
formerly of Savannah, pleaded guilty
to the robbery of the Orlando post
office a few months since. Sentence
was reserved. Meadford being a
morphine wreck, it is expected that
a light sentence will be given him.
Meadford got in trouble once before
by marrying a woman in Alabama
where he already had a wife living in
ScreVen county
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
FLORIDA.

Leroy C. Emery, well-known Jack
sonville bookkeeper, 48 years of age,
reeled from his desk to the floor and
died almost instantly Thursday. Death
was due to apoplexy. He had resided
in Jacksonville Is to 20 years and was
for many years prominent in musical
circles. being possessed of a fine tenor
voice
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
Big Pooling Arrangement Entered
Into by Well known Hines.

Into by Well known Lines.
Boston, Feb. 14.-Announcement was
made here to-day that a combination
of transatlantic steamship companies.
embracing the Dominion and Leyland
Lines of Boston, and the White Star,
the American and the Atlantic Trans
port Lines of New York, has been ef-
fected. The combination controls 120
steamers of all sizes. and, it is said
has behind it a large capital.
1t is described as being more Of
pooling of interests than an amalga-
nation, and is said to mean that there
Will be a distribution of tonnage in the
different ports according to the de-
mand. Boston interests believe that
this will be of great advantage to this
city.
The movements of the boats of all
the lines will be directed from one
headquarters in London, at which
Henry Winding, of the Leyland, the
Atlantic Transport and the American
Lines viii preside
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
TO ERADICATE boil wEEvIL.
Agricultural Bill to Carry 100000
for This Purpore.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Representative
Burleson of Texas stated to the House
Committee on Agriculture to-day that
100000 bales of Texas cotton, valued
at $100000O0 We're destroyed last year
by the Mexican weevil. The committee
inserted a $4,000 item in the agrieul-
tural appropriation bill to be immedi-
ately available to eradicate the pest.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
WANTED IN BURKE COUNTY.
Charles Blanchard Arrested al
OpcI1Isa on Charge of Murder.

Columbus. Ca. Feb. lS.-At the in
stance OF the Columbus police, who
have been on his trail. the opelika
AUTHORITIES to-day ARRESTED Charles
Mitchell alias Charles Blanchard a
negro. who IL wanted IN Burke county.
Georgia. on the charge OF murder The
Burke county officials have been noti-
NaI
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

Naldosta. Ga, Feb. i4.-Hon. one
Stevens, commissioner OF agrioultuf'.
was IN the ciN yesterday inspecuns
the guano factories here. He II makihs
"A tour OF the state, and seeing for MN
self what sort ~ fertilizers are beihb
sold 10 the farmers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

Tallahassee, Fla. Feb 1S.-The
spring term of the United States Cir
cult Court will open here on March "a.
Thirteen criminal cases have been
docketed, including three for tresspass-
ing upon government land, two peon-
age, two for selling liquor Illegally
one for counterfeiting and two for rob-
bling United States mail.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

Athens. Co.. Feb ii.-This mornink
the B,year-0ld child ~ Lucius ''oi
qhift, roiored. wis burned % delin
his home two miles from Athens. ll.l
clothes caught ORE and she HiH ph'
"a ~ cifg before help esWr.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
The coIIeue nt sparks.

Valdosta, Ga. Feb. 14.-News from
Sparks is to the effect that active WORK
has begun on the college which Is 70
be started there. The building Is 10
cost seven or eight thousand dollars
and will be one OF the best institutions
In this section when completed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

River Report-The hight Of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta, at a. M,
18th meridian time, yesterday, was 1912
feet, a fall of OIL foot during the pre-
ceding twenty-four hours.
Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time, Feb. IA, 1902, p. M,
18th meridian time:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
THE WEATHER.

Morning News thermometer, at IL
p. IN .:.........-.. ,...'.''.'... 10
Morning News barometer, at IL
y. III s...'.'ss. - - - 1900
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday:
Georgia-Clearing Saturday with
colder in east and south portions Sat
urday. Sunday fair and cold; fresh
northwest winds.
Eastern Florida-Rain Saturday
much colder. Sunday fair; fresh south
winds, shifting to west.
Western Florida-Clearing and much
colder Saturday; cold wave Sunday
fair and cold: brisk to high north
winds.
South Carolina-Snow in west. rain
in east and south portions. Sunday
fair and cold; fresh northwest winds.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature, 800
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
MORE STEAMSHIPS COMBINE.

remain here from the oath to the 9th
inclusive.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

Atlanta Constitution: Col Pleas
Stovan is pumping hard for South
Georgia's man for the governorship. If
he doesn't land him it will not be for
lack of grit and gallantry.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

Cordele Sentinel Wet or dry? Es-
till-wet! Wet or dry? Guerry-dry she
lies! Wet or dry? Terrell-name it
boys!
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15
HOT BLAZE AT PELHAM.

Fl. Is. Boyer,
Local Forecast Official.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

The Brunswick News thinks Col Es-
till may surprise some folks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-15

Other witnesses were introduced by
the defense to show that Ashby had
always been eccentric and peculiar.
Mrs. Mary LaMotte had known him
for year. At times he was affable
aud pleasant. and at other times ugly
and surly. w. NJ. Hussey, a motor
man, had known him for eleven years
and considered him a man of moods
His eccentric conduct so far as the
witness knew was confined to a pecu-
liar manner and way in which he shooI,
his head. The witness. however, con-
sidered Ashby a competent motorman.
J. p. Kersey had been a conductor on
the same car with Ashby. but had
never noticed that on occasions Ashby
would not talk with people. Although
put up by the defense the witness was
a good one for the state.
The defense closed its case I'm the
afternoon and the state began the in
PRODUCTION of testimony I'm rebuttal
Willie Pitts, the white boy who wit
messed the homicide, did not think
Ashby looked like a crazy man. The
witness admitted that he had only re-
Gently been tried on a charge OF lun-
acy, but added that he had been ac-
quilted. Eastern Pollock. Aleck Martin
". c. Goodman. Dan +. Howard and
Jack Clark testified that they knew
Ashby at different times from his boy
hood and none Of the witnesses had
ever considered him Of unH0und mind
neither Of them could recall an act
that would give them ground for ad.
fencing such an opinion
Had Known Ashby NaBy Wears.
q. D.. Goodman. sfcnORrnpher Tor
Adams, freeman. Denmark A hdamH
has knoHn hHhhy FOR 80 years Ths
witness 90 nof ln that lime see ans
illinF fp rauno him 40 think Afhb5
infane, ihe oniy pscgiauiy " fhs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21
How to Put on New Gloves.

The length of life enjoyed by a glove
depends very largely upon the method en-
ployed in putting the glove on the wearers
hand for the first time.
If this is done properly, there will be no
difficulty on other occasions.
Cheap gloves will sometimes split at the
first or second wearing, and it not infre-
quently happens that an expensive one will
do the same.
1t requires two people to put on a glove
properly. When the glove is buttoned up,
the second person should polish the glove
smartly with the fat palm of his hand
This process applied to the fingers and back
of the glove will mold it to the shape Of
the Wearer'S hand
1t is advisable to use hook when but
toning a glove, as the violent struggles to
make hole and button meet tend to wear
holes in the finger tips.
The manner of taking off glove also de-
termines whether 1t is to last long and look
well.
Never pull it by the finger tips This
stretches the glove out of shape and makes
il difficult to put on again. Peel it off in
the proverbial rabbit skin" fashion, turn
each finger and thumb right side out and
blow gently to initiate the glove.
Glove members and mending outfit are
useful little articles to have, and every girl
should provide herself with one. A ripped
glove is an abomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21

many ribbons and straps are to be held in
place Is obvious Many dozens of these
have been ordered.
Every peeress has her favorite gem re-
peated in all the furnishings which she
wears. For instance. if she is collector of
turquoises she does not add gems that Will
look harsh in contrast with blue, but
chooses pearls or diamonds. The peeress
who has fine rubies tries to avoid stones
that will diminish their apparent Iuster
Parures of diamonds and pearls to enrich
corsage laces are sold as never before The
hligree work on which comparatively small
stones can be mounted gives to these
brilliancy whose value Is appreciated by
the fashionable women, who know how dull
the coronation robes will look without any
thing to brighten their heavy surfaces.
Only Emblems Of Peace
Daggers and similar ornaments are
strictly tabooed. 1t Is not good form to
wear anything SO suggestive OF hostility at
the coronation of king. Therefore those
titled English persons who are so unfor-
tunate as to have valuable gems thus
mounted are either putting them away nn-
til fashions change or are having them re-
set for the great event.
Long chains. from which fans and scent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21

dems. IT is an Improvement on gold and
silver. which are SO heavy that the mass of
metal and stones is quite burden for the
head. BY a newly discovered method of
mounting the stones they are made to
tremDlc ard sparkle as if unset.
Earrings Will be donned by the noble ladies
Of the English court in imitation of the
Princess May of Wales, who is very fond
of them. Handsome gems screwed close to
the flesh and ieweled pendants are also
allowed. Even hoops OF gold trimmed with
gems are not denied to the gypsylike
beauty.
Bracelets are in fashion again. Broad
bands are worn on the upper part of the
arm and bracelets proper on the wrist.
The two ornaments are then connected by
O fine gold chain set with gems.
- Stick Pins.
Jeweled pins OF all sorts are in great de-
nland. These will be eminently useful in
fastening laces and draperies at the corona
ton Designs for pins represent tiny
swords, coronets. f1errs-de-lis, strawberry
leaves. knots and shamrocks- These are
called the coronation patterns and are like
~ to be seen more abundantly as the season
Progresses and imitators among the masses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21

a crimson velvet lion rampant upon a
groundwork of old gold silk. A velvet bor-
DER, giving the gold the appearance OF a
banner, is applied to the edge OF the cush-
ion.
Queen Likes Blue.
Blue is Queen Alexandra's favorite color
and the lily OF the valley her favorite flow
er. An imported design for a pillow cover
exhibits a blue silk background over
which second piece in white represents
the cross Of st. George. Still a third layer
of delicate green silk forms the center As
a border for the green a wreath of lilies If
the valley is embroidered. In the center IS
worked an imperial crown.
A simpler cover may be made OF gray cam
vas with outlined border Of conventions
allied foliage in blue silk. The center
piece is the imperial crown worked in royal
purple.
Among the smaller souvenirs intended
Tor personal adornment il is difficult To de-
eide which are most worthy of mention.
Brooches, pendants. earrings bracelets
chan ms. rings, watches, lCckets and pins ara
represented in scores of different designs.
Among charms representations of the cor
onatton chair, the orb OF state the inn
perial crown, the amounting spoon, the royal
spurs the temporal scepter, the state coach
ana medals bearing the heads of king and
queen are common patterns. PaperWeights
are made in representation of the throne
Brooches in gold and enamel show a
crossed sword and scepter surmounted by
a crown. Pearls and diamonds are united
IN the decoration of pretty gold brooches
consisting OF the interlaced letters r and A
surmounted by the crown of Great Britain
Twin brooches are framed miniatures of
the king and queen of England united by A
thin gold chain. The coronation bracelet
has six jeweled crowns Joined by thin
chains OF gold. Gold and silver pencils
adorned with chased or embossed crowns
are intended TO be hung from chains
Coronation medals are OF gold, silver or
bronze. A bronze medal in a case costs
from - up silver one SO up and a gold
one from S25 up.