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The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
DIVORCES GROUND OUT.
And Others Going Through the
Court MIL.


Court MIL.
The divorce mill ground yesterday in
the Superior Court AS a result ten
unhappily married folk are freed from
the baneful, bans of connubial exist
ence, and six more are half way
through the mill. In all Of the cases,
except two, the parties at variance
were of the white population. The
charges ranged from ordinary mistreat-
ment or desertion to the statutory
grounds.
Mrs. Julia Davis, who complained
that her husband William H. Davis.
had deserted her as long ago as 1895,
was granted a total divorce from him,
and the custody of her child, Willing
ton Starr Davis was awarded her. Col.
Robert L. Colding represented Mrs.
Davis.
Mrs. Hattie E. Chester told the jury
of the inhuman treatment and peculiar
antics of her husband, James Chester
He had cursed and beat her and i'm
pugned her virtue; and on one occasion,
in fit of rage, burned her clothes
The defendant was not in court. Mrs
Chester wasN represented by Mr.. W.
H. Boyd. She was granted first YER
dict.
Belle Izler was granted a second YER
dict of divorce against Benjamin e.
Islar. For the second time Yesterday
she told the jury of her husband s
habitual intoxication, which caused
her to leave him, and take in needle
work as means of supporting herself
and small children. The defendant was
not present at the trial, a search for
him in the county proving futile.
An unusual case was that of George
w. Haight, against Mrs. Frances S.
Haight, neither Of the parties being
in court. The dispositions of the plain
tiff, who was in New York when they
were taken, were read to the court
He asked that he be allowed to mar
ry again and that his wife be granted
the same right. The grounds of d.
vorce were desertion. The court grant
ed his request that he be allowed to
marry again, but decreed that she be
not allowed to again contract marriage.
In order that she may again marry
these disabilities will have to be re-
moved by special order of court. The
libellant was represented by Messrs
Travis & Edwards.
Lucinda Hall was granted a second
verdict of divorce from her one time
affectionate husband. Levi, who some
time since deserted her and has failed
to provide for her. She was represent
ed by Mr.. w. N. Clarke George e.
Baty had the gordon knot of discon-
tent severed by a stroke of the courts
Pen, and is free to marry again IL
he ever again so desires. The grounds
for the severance OF the marital reia-
tons were statutory, the accusation
against his wife, Matte Baty. being in
fidelity
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
CIRCLE rs MEETING

A meeting of Circle No. Z of The
Kings Daughters was held yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jones
on Park avenue. Many interesting
matters came up for consideration, the
principal being the Christmas tree
which the circle gives annually to the
children of the Day Nursery. 1t is
proposed to have a. rather more elab-
crate affair this year than usual and
committees were appointed, two ladies
from each circle in the Union, to look
after the work of dressing dolls. pur-
chasing toys, etc. The tree will be Civ
en- at the nursery on Henry street.
There will be a meeting at the home
OF Miss Kennedy Friday afternoon to
complete arrangements.
Circle No Z has recently fitted up a
bed in the Crittendon Home and it is
their purpose to continue this gift from
year to year. They have been warmly
thanked for the charity by Mrs. Elliott.
crib and a baby carriage. present.
ed by Mrs. George Gaillard to the Cir
Gle has also been turned over to the
Crittendon Home
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
WILL GET MORE MONEY.
Motormen and Conductors TO BE Bet
ter Paid in savannah.


Without any request from the men
for higher wages the Savannah Elec-
trio Company yesterday issued a cir
cular announcing an increase in the
wages of motormen and conductors,
effective Jan. l.
The circular was signed by Frank j.
Duffy, superintendent of transporta-
ton. and G. o. Maggie, manager. 1t
contained words of advice to the motor
men and conductors and assured them
that faithful service is appreciated by
the company and will at all times be
recognized.
1t is announced that it is the inten-
ton of the company to give the peo-
pie of Savannah the most perfect street
car service of any city of its size In
the country. In order to accomplish
this result 1t is necessary to have
trainmen who are efficient by being at
all times courteous, careful and palms.
taking in the performance of their
duties, accommodating to passengers
and neat in personal appearance. Each
mans employment with this company
depends entirely upon his own efforts
to give efficient service, and those who
are not willing to render such service
must necessarily surrender their po-
sitions to those who are.
The new scale of wages is as follows:
All men receiving 111ac per hour will
be- advanced to 13c per hour. After
the first six months employment they
will be advanced to lac per hour. Az
ter the first eighteen months service
they Will be advanced to Ice per hour.
All men receiving 131ac per hour will
be advanced to 14c per hour. After
eighteen months service they viii be
advanced to Ice per hour. All men re-
ceiving 15c per hour will be advanced
to Ice per hour.
The rates of wages to be paid to
trainmen entering the employ of the
company after Jan. 1, will be: First
years service, 13c per hour. Second
years service lac per hour. After two
years service Ice per hour.
In making this advance in wages the
company does so with a. desire Of bet
tering the conditions OF its employees
generally and as a matter of justice to
those who faithfully and earnestly per-
form the duties of the ir positions.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
TIE COLE DANCE

The chief society event of to-day will
be the dance this evening at the Golf
Club. The Decoration Committee, of
which Mrs. Lawton is chairman, will
be busy this morning making the club
house festive in true country style, for
nothing that is elaborate or that saw
ors of city dignity will be attempted
All the arrangements for the evening
are so simple and informal that it is
easy to predict the dance will be a very
delightful affair. 1t is understood that
quite a large number of people are
going out. and special arrangements
have been made about the cars. so that
there will be no Unnecessary delay nor
discomfort. There will be special cars
returning, leaving the club house at
~ o'clock.
The hours of the dance are to 70,
and during the evening refreshments
will be served. Mrs. j. G. VanMarter
is chairman of the Supper Committee
The chaperones are Mrs. Beirhe Cor
don. Mrs. Thomas S. Wylly, Jr,, Mrs.
Robert Billington, Mrs. Arthur b. NJ.
Gibbes, and Mrs. ]. S. Wood
Tickets may be obtained from the
members of the Golf Club, or from
Miss Margaret Cosens, secretary and
treasurer.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
J. w. SEBRING BANKRUPT.
Proprietor of sebrIng's Pharmacy
Asks Relief From Debts.


Asks Relief From Debts.
]. Woods Sebring. proprietor of
Sebring's Pharmacy. 300 Bull street.
filed his petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy in the United States District
Court yesterday afternoon.
He states in his petition that he
owes $3,265.94. of which $1,932.50 is due
on open account and $1.33S.44 the ball
ance due on soda fountain, secured by
purchase money notes. Nearly all Of
his Indebtedness, outside of the amount
owed for the soda fountain, Is to Sa-
vannah merchants. He shows in his
schedule that there is due him by open
account 5000.
The bankrupt filed no schedule of
assets, but asks an exemption Of ST.
600 In cash for himself, and wife. out
of the money realized from the sale
of his assets. The petition was filed
I'm the clerks office of the United States
District Court by Col. Robert L. Cold
ing, attorney
Mr.. Sebring has been engaged in
business on Bull street but a short
time. About six months ago he pur-
chased the property known as The De
Soto Pharmacy from Livingston a.
Israel since which time the drug store
has borne the name of Sebring's Phar-
macy.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
MEATS TO BE CHEAPER.
HOusea<eePers Looking AnxiOusly
to the Time.

HOusea<eePers Looking AnxiOusIy
to the Time.
Housekeepers of Savannah are at
loss to understand why they have not
had d reduction on fresh meats here
the same as those in other cities fur
Their north and west, where the prices
have been reduced from two to five
cents per pound, at retail in the last
two weeks.
With a view to ascertaining the
cause Morning News reporter visited
the wholesale meat houses yesterday
and inquired why it is that beef, and
other fresh meats have not taken
tumble. One manager in explaining
the reason said that for several weeks
grass fed stock has been on the west
ern market and that it is cheaper than
corn fed stock. This class of stock
rarely reaches this far south but it is
disposed of in the North and West.
This season is now about over and
from now on, he said. the country will
get nothing but corn fed stock which
brings higher price than the grass
ranging animals.
There has been very little variation
in the wholesale prices of beef, pork,
mutton. etc. since the first fall after
July and August when beef brought
from 10 to IS cents per pound
by the side with other meats in
proportion. A few weeks ago beef was
down as low as 41a by the side but it
is now up to a cent or more per pound
higher.
The following prices which hold in
all the wholesale houses of Savannah
and which are regulated by the Chi
cago market are quoted here
Sides and carcases steers to Sc
per pound; cows and heifers, 6 to &c;
pigs, to SEC; pork lions, u to 12Hc;
pork shoulders, 1917 to lie; ham butts,
lO12 to 1112c; sheep, s to 10c; lamb, 9 to
lie.
The same authority said that the
cattle are plentiful in the west and
northwest and he does not expect to
see any further advance in prices, but
anticipates a fall of considerable mag
nitude between now and spring when
meat will be very cheap.
Another manager stated his reasons
for predicting cheap meats in the
spring is that the corn crop was so
abundant last season, and that it is
at such low figure that cattle can
be fed for much less than ordinarily
hence the cheapness of the meat in the
spring.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
WORK OF JEWISH WOMEN.
Mrs. Lawrence Lippman Gone to At
tend Conference in baltimore.

Mrs. Lawrence Lippman Gone to At
tend Conference in baltimore.
Savannah Section of the Council OF
Jewish Women held it's December
meeting yesterday. a good deal OF
work was transacted, chiefly of a rou-
tine nature. At noon Mrs. Lawrence
Lippman, one of the most prominent
members of the organization, left via
the Atlantic Coast Line for Baltimore,
where she goes as a delegate of the
Savannah secti IN to tie triennial con-
ference of the National Organization
Council of Jewish Women. This con-
ference will begin to-day and will con-
tinue through DEF. II.
Mrs. 1. p. Mendes has also been
elected a delegate to this conference,
but a short time ago found that 1t
would be impossible fer her to make
the trip just at this time. Last night
a telegram was sent by the Savannah
section conveying its greetings to the
national organization and offering Sa~
vannah as the place of meeting for the
next triennla' session.
The local section is preparing an en-
joyable entertainment for the children
of the Mission School, To take place
Dec. %, and to be given in honor of
the Feast of the Dedication, which oc-
ours Dec. %. The children will at
tend school the day after the enter
tainment, but will be given a holiday
on the 25th and also the following day.
The section has also arranged for a
meeting to be held jan s. at which time
Mrs. Lippman will make a report rel
alive to the proceedings of the tri-
ennial conference
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
REV. P. H. DUNCAN
HAS RESIGNED.
Will Preach His Farewell Sermon at
Christian Church Dec, IA,

Will Preach His Farewell Sermon at
Christian Church Dec. IA.
Rev. P. H. Duncan, pastor of the
Christian Church, has rendered his
resignation to that congregation to
take effect Dec. Is. 1t is with much
to his regret and to that of his people
that Mr.. Duncan has taken this step,
but with the heartiest good will and
most agreeable relations existing. BY
his gentleness, courtesy, genial and
lovable character, he has won the
warmest admiration and respect of the
congregation and hosts of other friends
outside of his church. While regret
ing exceedingly to lose their pastor the
church people and congregation agree
with Mr.. Duncan that his action is
reasonable, so the connection is sew
cred with mutual good will and friend
illness, he having fulfilled a years con-
tract, most satisfactorily. His SER
mons have been practical, profitable
and helpful, while his work In the
Sunday-school and Christian Endeavor
Society has been wonderfully produc-
tive of good results.
In every department of his work
here Mr.. Duncan has fulfilled the ex-
pectation of his people so that his de-
parture is greatly regretted. He re-
turns to his home, Ludlow, KY, for
the purpose of putting in the hands
of the publishers the chiIdrens day
exercises of which, for several years,
he has been editor, each year increas-
ing his work. He is quite proud of
the fact that the Sunday-school of the
Christian Church of the country have
contributed $4S 900 to missionary work
in foreign lands, for 1902. Mr.. Dun
can will preach his farewell sermon
Dec. IA, while the new pastor will take
charge the first Sunday in January.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
FROEBEL CIRCLE,s SALE

Just now, when one begins to look
forward anxiously to Christmas shop
ping, the bag sale of the Froebel Cir
Gle, to be held at Miss Pape's Friday
afternoon, comes with very timely
grace. There are to be sewing bags,
work bags, handkerchief and ribbon
boxes, and 'numberless pretty things
that will make useful and attractive
Christmas gifts. The proceeds of the
sale, as already announced in the
Morning News, will. be devoted to the
expense of the Christmas tree for poor
children, which is an annual charity
of the circle.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
VALUABLE BANK STOCK.
Will Be Sold by Administrator of
Michael Il. Reilly.

John u. Robinson, Jr.. administrator
of Michael T. Reilly, was yesterday
granted, by Ordinary McAlpin. leave
to sell certain stocks of the estate, the
notice of the application having been
published as required by law. The
amount of the bank stock is $500, d.
vided as follows: Twelve shares Mer-
chants National par value $120; 20
shares Chatham Real Estate and I'M
provement Company par value of $50;
Q shares Peoples Saving and Loan
Company, par value 800; Is shares
Southern Bank, par value 800. and /
share Citizens Bank, par value 500.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
In Drayage business.

Notice is given in another column of
the Morning News of the partnership
of George Lehwald and j. Howard Os-
borne, under the firm name of LehwaId
& Osborne. A general drayage BUSH
ness will be done, and the members
of the firm solicit the patronage OF
their friends and the public. Mr. Leh-
wald and Mr.. Osborne are both we'll
known young men, and have host of
friends who wish them every success.
Mr.. Lehwald has been engaged In the
drayage business for quite awhile.
The offices Will be at No. Whitaker
street. Bell phone 829.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
0GLETH0RPE'S NEW OFFICERS

Oglethorpe Lodge No. 1, I. o. o. F..
at its semi-annual election last night
selected the following officers for the
ensuing term of six months:
Noble Grand-L. A. Harris.
Vice Grand-A. A. Wood.
Secretary-Jas. Van Berschot.
Treasurer-E. A. Eason, Jr.
Trustee for Three Years-John r.
EasOn.
Property Trustee-Jas Van Berschot,
General Relief Committed. A.
Harris, and A. A. Wood.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
sATNRDAY ErcnRE cLup.

The Saturday Morning Euchre Club,
that pleasant little organization that
held so many delightful fortnightly
meetings last season, has recently been
reorganized, and viii be entertained for
the first time this year by Miss Leon
ora Gabbett, Saturday morning, Dec.
10.
The members are Miss Gabbett, Miss
Meldrim Miss Frances Meldrim, Miss
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
NEW WHOLESALE HOUSE
TO De Opened i'm Savannah by Jack
sonvilIe Corporation.


c. p. Rogers, president of the c. B.
Rogers wholesale grocery and grain
house of Jacksonville, and at the head
Of the corporation recently organized
in that city for the purpose of con-
Quoting branch houses of the firm in
several cities Of the South, including
Savannah. was in the city yesterday
for the purpose of perfecting arrange
ments for opening the house to be
operated here.
Mr. Rogers was accompanied by J.
A. Little, also an officer in the new
company, and T. ]. Golden of the Rog-
ers firm. Together they visited places
that will have a bearing on the BUSH
ness of the firm, and virtually began
preparations for commencing business.
The gentlemen did not remain in the
city long, and it could not ascertained
where their business will be located.
though ii must necessarily be near to
railroad accommodations.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
TIE MISSION nAzAAR.

The bazaar for the benefit of the
Mission of the Franciscan Sisters will
open to-day at 8 Congress- street, west
The booths have been prettily decor
ated with bunting and a number Of
fancy articles will be for sale. In the
afternoons special amusements viii be
provided for the children. There will
be fish ponds, donkey parties, and 9TH
er games for which prizes will be
awarded
Each day a hot luncheon will be
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
THE USUAL MONDAY DOCKET.

While yesterdays session of Police
Court was a lengthy one nothing Of
great Importance transpired. 1t was
the usual Monday morning docket Of
DRINKS and disorderlies for the most
part, and the arrival Of The Diamond
Queen attracted the attention of those
who are usually interested in the ar
fairs that are Investigated by the Re-
corder.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
A YOUTHFUL CRAP SHOOTER.

Although only 10 years Of age. Frank
Cameron, colored, is held a prisoner at
the police station house on a charge of
gambling on the street. The juvenile
was arrested yesterday by Patrolman
Waters and is alleged to have been
caught in the act. 1t is charged that
several other urchins We're engaged in
the game, but they managed to make
their escape.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Omccrs Elected for Forest City
Lodge for Ensuing Term.

Forest City Lodge, knights of Py-
thias held its annual meeting last night
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year:
C. C.-Marion X. Corbin.
V. CT. Lawton Heirs.
Pc. e. Wright.
NJ. of VT A. Ward.
X. of r.. & SWIM. T. Leopold.
M. of E.-Jas. S. Silva.
M. of F.-Chas. ]. White.
NJ. at A.-W. E. Cooper
l. Crank Werrn.
o. CIV. S. Yokum
Truestees-Wm. T. Leopold, Chas. A.
Cox, and Chas. J. White
Members OF Hall Association-cha
Cox, VIM. T. Leopold, and Jas. S.
Silva.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
ST. PAUL'S ANNUAL ELECTION.

St. Rauls Church held its annual
meeting last night when the election
for wardens and vestrymen resulted
as follows:
Senior Warden-C. Wallace Howard.
Junior Warden A. Il. Moore
Vestrymen--J. T. West. j. c. TYSON
f. w. Garden, Z. Geffcken, Walter b.
Purse, e. G. Trenholm, and w. w.
Edgerton.
Are you familiar with the motives
of Jigganini's new opera?"
Yes: he needed the money."-Puck.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
BAKERS MEETING POSTPONED

The meeting of the Boss Bakers of
Savannah, scheduled to have been held
last night at X. of P. hall. for the
purpose of deciding whether or not to
bake Christmas cakes, was postponed
until Wednesday night.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
FrOGbaI Circle Xmas Coupon.

If you are willing to assist the Froe-
bel Circle Christmas tree for the poor,
cut out the attached coupon, fill In the
blanks, and send to Miss Mary jose
phine Pritchard, "a Macon street, east.
by Dec Is. Each stocking should con-
tain candy, fruit, and toys. Notice
will be given later where to send
stockings.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

ID. j. MURPHY A BANKRUPT.
wants Assets Set Aside ms Exemp-
tion for Self and Family.

d. j. Murphy of Savannah, doing
business as Jefferson Grocery and
Market. filed his petition in voluntary
bankruptcy in the United States Dis
trict Court yesterday morning.
He states that he owes 1857 a. which
he is unable to pay. His assets he
places at S4S2 Is. He asks that his as
sets be set aside to him as an exemp-
ton for himself and family.
The applicant is represented by Mr..
w. S. Coburn. by whom the petition
was filed in the clerks Office yester-
day morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
EIGHT-HANDED EUcHRE.
Monday. Afternoon Card Club Enter
tanned by Mrs. steele.

tanned by Mrs. steele.
The Monday Afternoon Card Club
was entertained yesterday afternoon by
Mrs. Henry NJ. Steele. There were
two tables of eight-handed euchre, and
at each a prize was awarded.
Miss Hartridge received one of the
prizes, a Bohemian glass cologne bot
tie with a cutglass stopper.
The other. a Japanese vase, was
awarded to Mrs. Henry McAIpin.
Mrs. Steele's guests were Mrs. Reid
Hobson, Mrs. Thomas S. WyIly. Jr..
Mrs Edward Karow, Mrs. Henry Nc
Alpin, Mrs. w. w. Mackall, Mrs.
Rauers, Mrs. Walter G. Charlton, Mrs.
II. Wiley Johnson, Mrs. w. w. Cor
don, Jr., Mrs. Louis NJ LeHardy,
Mrs. George w. Owens, Mrs. H. M.
Stoddard, Mrs. James H. Hunter. Mrs.
Beirne Gordon, Mrs. Thomas Wayne,
Miss Beckwith. and Miss Hartridge.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

Mary Wayne, Miss Clifford Munnerlyn,
Miss Jeanne Haines, Miss Isabel Shot
ter, Miss Frieda Rauers, Miss Bessie
Denham, Miss Marion Maclean, Miss
Elfrida DeRenne. Miss Eliza Hull,
Miss Emma Huger. Miss Virginia Lord
Nisbet, and Miss aNannie Nisbet.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02
SOCIETY.

served for the benefit of those who dine
doWn town. and there will also be
nght refreshments for sale.
me ladies in charge are Mrs Thomas
Nugent, Mrs. John Lyons, Mrs. Mil
iard' Miss Willard. and Miss Cecilia
McLaughlin.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-12-02

Mrs. Louis Warfeld has returned
from the North and is residing for
the winter at 12S Liberty street, west.
Miss Edith Warfield will not come
South until later in the season.