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The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
COL. cRowDER 10 INVESTIGATE

Opens an Once in New Orleans and
Calls for Witnesses, but VIII Also
Visit ChaImctte.
New Orleans, April 9.-Col. Z. II.
crowder Of the War Department, who
arrived here yesterday to investigate
the alleged British army post at Chal-
mette. opened an office in the custom
house, and said he was ready to begin
his inquiry. He expressed wish that
those Interested on opposite sldes OF
the controversy would furnish him with
a list of their witnesses, so that he
might examine them. He said he eN-
pected to go over much OF the same
evidence as had been presented to GOV.
Heard, but would also personally visit
Chalmette and make full inspection
of the system and extent OF the opera
lions there. The investigation, he
thought. would last week or ten
days.
Col. Crowder received instructions to-
day from Washington covering the in-
Vestigation.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
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~
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You should remember that while ma
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and flowers and while the trees with
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and new foliage, that human beings
old and young-drop off in thousands
in springtime.
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The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
CHOCTAW RAILROAD SOLD.
Speyer & Co. Purchase Majority OF
stock Mt Good Figures.


Philadelphia, April Am announce
ment was made to-day by Edward b,
Smith & Co. of this city, bankers, that
the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Rail-
road Company had been sold to Speyer
& Co, bankers, of New York. The an
nouncement is as follows:
by authority of President Gowan.
it is stated that majority of the stock
of the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf
Railroad Company has been sold to
Messrs. Speyer & Co, at the price of
$50 for the common and $50 for the
preferred, both ex-April dividend. IN
der the terms of the sale thus made
the purchasers agree to take at the
same price all stock offered
1t was not officially announced for
whom Speyer e. Co. are acting. Mr..
Smith intimated to-day that the sale
would bring over $21 ,00O.000 to this city,
where most of the stock is held.
The stock issues of Choctaw amounts
to $4,000 shares of common, par value
IS, SOC. 900, and 100000 shares, of prefer
red, par value $6,00O,O00. q
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
PLEASURE CLUB ENTERTAINED.

One of the Pleasure Clubs delight
full meetings was held yesterday after
noon at Mrs. Henry L. Smiths. There
was the usual game of euchre, and the
first prize was won by Mrs. Smith. 1t
was a silver topped cutglass box for
powdered sugar. Mrs. Leon Ferst
won pretty picture frame, and the
guests prize, an embroidered handker-
chief, was awarded to Mrs. Stern.
Those present were Mrs. Charles
Stern of New York, Mrs. Jack II.
Hirsch of Atlanta, Mrs. A. S. Guck-
enheimer, Mrs. Aaron Ferst, Mrs.
Ferdinand We'll, Mrs. L. e. Grouse,
Mrs Leon Ferst, Mrs. j. e. Gutman,
Mrs NJ. S. Herman, Mrs. Joseph
Ferst, Mrs. A. Shulhafer, Mrs, Harry
Hrsch. Mrs. A. L. Well. Mrs. Clar-
ence Lilienthal. Mrs. A. Guthmap.
Mrs S. Binswanger, Miss Frieda
Traub, Miss Lily Traub and Miss Viola
Traub.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
4 MILLING PRIZE.

Priscilla a collector is of weapons most
antique, c.~F
She has halberd, battle axe. still
etto,
A bowie-knife, a flint-look gun land
oh, it looks a freak),
An ugly blade she purchased in the
Ghetto.
A sword from old Toledo, one from
quaint Damascus, too,
And an arrow point of f1int-this last
l found her;
So I've concluded she's the girl I've
waited long to WOO
She's grown so used to having arms
around her!
Roy Farrell Greene, in Smart Set.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
MUTUAL INSURANCE FOR MILLS.
Georgia and Carolina Mill Men Dis
cuSs Important Question.

Augusta, Ga, April 9.-To-night at
a dinner at the home of Mr.. Stewart
Phinizy mutual fire insurance compa-
MES for Georgia and South Carolina
mills were discussed. These companies
will act in concert with one another.
and with the like company of North
Carolina, which latter company was
represented at the meeting. Big risks
will be mutually underwritten and
about $75,00O,000 of cotton manufacture
ing property will be embraced in the
three companies.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
wEDDING AT THOMAsvILLE.

Thomasville. Ca, April S.-Miss
Genie Elder of this city and William
]. Henry of Boston, Mass, were mar
ried to-day at noon at the Catholic
Church, Rev. Father T. A. Halkin Of
ficiated. The couple left for tour
through Florida. after which they will
go to Boston. The bride is the daugh-
ter of M R. Elder and the groom is a
winter tourist who came to Thomas
VILE about two months ago.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Southern Railway, leaving Savannah
1855 noon. $50 p. M, and 1880 mid
right. Through Pullman sleeping cars
and complete dining car service on all
trains.
only line operating through sleepers
to Asheville. Hot Springs, Knoxville
and Cincinnati.
e. G. Thomson. c. r. & T. A., 14l
Bull street .-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
AN ALDERMAN on TRIAL.
Strike Leader Kelly of Norfolk Sc.
cured a Mistrfal.

Norfolk, Va. April 9-strike Leader
Samuel H. Kelly, a member of the
City Council. was tried to-day in the
corporation court charged with way
laying and assaulting George d. Bose
man, an employee of the Norfolk Rail-
way and Light Company. The defend
ant sought to establish an alibi. The
Jury disagreed, standing five for con-
viction and seven for acquittaL
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
THREW A nRicIS AT DRouGHroN.

Congregation Offers 800 Reward
for Arrest of Guilty Party.
Atlanta. Ga, April 9.--Some un-
known miscreant tonight threw a
brick through 4 window of the Taber-
racle Baptist Church while Rev. Len
G.. Brouyhton was preaching, and IL
struck a post dangerously near to the
preacher 1t stopped the services for
a moment, but at their close, the con-
gregation took the matter up and Of
fered a.reward of 500 for the arrest of
the guilty party
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

At Camden. S. c., Pinehurst and
Southern Pines. N. c., are considered
as good as any in the South. Why not
stop over at these points and try them?
The Seaboard Air Line Railway offers
double daily service with stopover adj
vantages not offered by other lines.
Trains leave Savannah 1855 p. m. and
1915 a. M, railroad time. Full infor-
nation at ticket Office. corner Bull and
Bryan streets. Phone had
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
JUDGE spEER Ar AUGUSTA.

Cen. II. Kyd Douglass of Maryland
His Guest in Court Yesterday.
Augusta, Ga. April 9-Joseph B. &
Bryan Cumming, attorneys for the
the plaintiff in the Ivey case in petit
tioning the judge to order a verdict
for the defense. Judge Speer adjourn-
ed the case till tomorrow i'm order to
give the attorneys for plaintiff time to
prepare answer.
Gen. H. Kyd Douglass of Maryland
was the guest of Judge Speer in the
court room to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
AN AFTERNOON ON THE WATER.

Mr. Abram Minis took a party of
friends for trip on the river yester-
day. The boat started from the Yacht
Club in the morning and went as far
as Warsaw, the afternoon being spent
on the water. MIR. Minis guests were
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry and Miss
Henry of New York. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pleasant Stovall, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Ellis, Miss Minis and Mr.. w.
w. Williamson.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
wAYNEsBORo FIRM IN TROUBLE.
a. w. Anderson Appointed Receiver

A. w. Anderson Appointed Receiver
for Georgia Grocery Company.
Augusta. Ca. April s.--The Georgia
Grocery Company is In business trout
BILE before Judge e. l.. Crimson at
Waynesboro, Burke county. Yesterday
A. w, Anderson was appointed re-
ceiver for the company. Figures and
further statements are declined for
publication. There is a suggestion of
compromise. Attorneys and others i'm
terested decline to discuss the matter
with reporters.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
TENNIs CLUBS, MORNING.

The Tennis Club met yesterday at
Greenwich House for it's usual We'd
nesday morning game. Those present
were Miss Isabel Shooter, Miss Clifford
Munnerlyn. Miss Marion Maclean, Miss
Copeland. Miss Frieda Rauers and, Miss
Saidee King,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Norfolk. Va. April 9,-4The gambling
crusade being waged here resulted to-
day in the conviction of r. H. Mapp,
who was accused of conducting a gam
bling establishment in a fashionable
part of the city. He was fined $500
and sentenced to four months in Jail.
other arrests will follow as a result
of the war now on.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
TO THE cHoCrAw COAL FIELDS.
New Railroad Line VIII BE Opened
Monday Next.

Little Rock, April General Man.
ager II. G.. Clark of the Choctaw,
Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad, who is
on the west end Of the road, has wired
the general offices that the Ardmore
branch of the Choctaw, from Haley
Vile south, through Ardmore. will be
opened to Tishomingo Monday. April
IA.
Haileyville, the junction point of the
branch with the main line. is four
teen miles east of South McAlester in
the midst of the coal fields of the
ChoctaW.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming g. duBignon
and Miss May duBignon returned yes
terday from Washington, where they
were guests of Senator and Mrs. Clay.
Invitations have been received in Sa-
vannah from Mr.. George w. Scott of
his daughter, Bessie Hough. and Mr..
Charles Edward Hartman, Tuesday
evening, the 22nd of April, at $3.50
o'clock
The band of the Kings Daughters
of which Mrs. w. w. Gordon, Jr., is
president, extend cordial thanks to all
those who gave their help to the re-
cent successful production of Pow
hatan,'' from which a very satisfactory
sum was realized.
Miss Elise Haskell and Miss Eliza
beth Parker have returned to Charles
ton. accompanied by Miss Elizabeth
and Miss Sally Haskell.
Miss Meldrim and Miss Frances Mel
Grim viii. leave Saturday to visit
friends in Baltimore.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Chatham and Trinity Mothers Club
will be held at Chatham Academy this
afternoon at 4:30.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. S. Wood left yester-
day for Charleston to spend a few days
at the exposition.
Mrs. George NJ. Watson and Miss
Marion Watson, who have been guests
of Mrs. p H. Ward, left yesterday for
their home in Manchester, N. H.
At the Casino early in May there will
be an entertainment under the auspices
of the F'roebel Circle. 1t has been de-
cided to produce that amusing little
farce, Lend Me Five ShilIings." Miss
Susie Olmstead will be in charge of
the affair, and some of the best known
and most talented of society's anna teur
actors have already promised their SER
| vices for the parts.
Mrs. Thomas King Peabody of At
lanta is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Jaudon.
A silver tea will be given this aft
ernoon by the teachers of the West
| minister Presbyterian Sunday school,
| at the home of Mrs. c. M. Chandler,
| No 1909 Thirty-eighth street west for
| the benefit of the Sunday school libra
ry. Those assisting Mrs. Chandler
will be Mrs. w. A. Nisbet, Mrs. F. c.
| Debele and Mrs. J. P. Rivers
Among the entertainments already
under way for next month is a very
| delightful one which is to be given at
| Mrs Edward Karow's. on May s, by
| the Savannah Chapter D. A. r. Just
what the programme will hold cannot
vet be definitely announced, but that
| there will be all sorts of interesting
numbers is quite certain. 1t will be
| musicale, the most accomplished sing
ers. violinists and pianists of the city
having promised to take part. and
| there will be a clever little society skit
nv some of the members of the younger
set.
Two New York engagements OF inter-
est tn Sayannahians are those OF Miss
| Faith Arnold of Flushing to DR.. Fran
els Cruger Edgerton of New York and
of Mr.. Darlington G. Arnold OF New
| york to Miss Caccandia Lee OF Flush
ing. Mr.. Arnold and Miss Arnold are
children of the late Mr.. Riehard Ar
mold of Savannah.
akA. q T.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
DEMOCRAT RETAINS HIS SEAT.
North CarOIinn POpuIist Did Not
Make Out His Case.

Washington, April 9.-TThe report filed
to-day in the contested election case of
John f. Fowler VS.. Charles r. Thomas
from the Third North Carolina dis
trict states that while there was some
irregularity. it was not sufficient to
sustain the contestants claim, and that
Representative Thomas is entitled TO
retain his seat. The contestant was
the Populist nominee; the contestee the
Democrat No Republican nominee was
presented
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
SOCIETY,"

so fortunate as to have secured the
interest of the government in her
work, and has received most valuable
contributions of material and scien-
tific publications from Washington.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis will go
over to Charleston tomorrow to spend
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

in Savannah for thet past several
weeks, will leave tomorrow for Mil
ledgeville, where he will spend a month
before returning to Pfttsburg.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Capt. William M. Cruikshank left
yesterday to spend several weeks in
Texas.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

= Mrs. Henry and Miss Henry of New
York, who are staying at the De Soto,
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mrs. B. F. Ulmer will give a card
party this evening in honor of Mrs.
Gordon Woodruff of Beaufort.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
Always Ask for Diamond Dyes.
TAKE NO OTHERS.

ing Miss Owens, will be the guest next
week of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Shearson.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
RLUM-MULLER.

Inc wedding of Miss Katie Muller
and Mr.. August Blum was celebrated
last evening at the home of the brides
sister Mrs. H. B. Ryan, on Waldburg
street The rooms were decorated with
movers and many friends of the young
couple were present. Rev Monroe j.
Epung, pastor of ST Pauls Lutheran
Church, performed the ceremony. The
Inald of honor was Miss Margaret
NINE and the best man Mr.. Carl Moeh-
line me bride wore pretty gown of
white nainsook and lace. with white
uses uses IN her hair, instead of the GUS
'omary veil.
me maid of honor's gown was white
Tsahdle, and her bouquet was of La
france roses.
NJ ne bride is a daughter of the late
1 ,,r' and Mrs. C. F. Muller of this city.
b lI. Blum is a native of Germany, hut
IA ,'ss llved in Savannah for a number
u u years, and is now an employee of the
Ne ,tecker- Jones-Jewell Milling Company
W. W. ana Mrs. Blum win reside at 401
"aIuDurg street. east
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mr.. Henry T, williams will leave to-
morrow for a visit to Charleston.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

The Pleasure Club will be entertain
ed Monday afternoon by Mrs. Aaron
Ferst. .
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mr.. Irving A. Ryttenberg is visiting
his aunt. Mrs. S. Stern.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
SAVANNAH WOMAN HoNoREp.

MISS Rosa Woodberry, says the
.e''ens Banner, has been elected a
.'ie'iper Of the American Association
-Or the advancement of science, and
vas ~as SO notified from Washington re-
ply, This association meets in
WooS.uurg' Penn, this year, and Miss
inc1Uuloerry will probably attend. 1t
fists .s the most distinguished scien-
and al al america, college professors
arc speclallsts, and its proceedings
are are published Throughout the scientific
ira. The Science Department Of
adv Co6b Institute has been RAPIDLY
cbaraeed under Miss Woodberry's
,-orilse The actual governmental
her and the Independent study done
's OF high order. She has been
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mr.. Charles Henry of New York is
the guest of Mrs. Abram Minis.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mrs. Therese Brown and her daugh-
ter, Miss Jessie Brown, have gone to
Charleston for a few days.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mrs. John L. Hardee returned yes
terday from Daufuskie.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Mrs. Sarah Greene Lenz, after de-
lightful visit to DR.. and Mrs. John M.
tombstone. left recently for her home in
Providence, r. l.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Miss Alice Roosevelt passed through
Savannah yesterday afternoon on he
way from Havana to Washington.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10
OTHER SOCIETY EVENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming G. duBignon
and Miss May duBignon returned yes
terday from Washington, where they
were guests of Senator and Mrs. Clay.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Miss Elizabeth Ward. who is visit
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

The band of the Kings Daughters
of which Mrs. w. w. Gordon, Jr., is
president, extend cordial thanks to all
those who gave their help to the re-
cent successful production of Pow
hatan," from which a very satisfactory
sum was realized.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Two New York engagements OF inter-
est to Savannahians are those OF MISS
TSitb Arnold of Flushing to DR.. Fran
lie Cruger Edgerton of New York and
Of Mr.. Darlington G. Arnold of New
York TO Miss Caccandia Lee of Flush
Ing. MIR. Arnold and Miss Arnold are
children of the late Mr.. Richard Ar
mold of Savannah.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Miss Elise Haskell and Miss Eliza
beth Parker have returned to Charles
ton, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth
and Miss Sally Haskell.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Invitations have been received in Sa-
vannah from Mr.. George w. Scott of
Decatur to the wedding reception of
his daughter, Bessie Hough. and Mr..
Charles Edward Hartman, Tuesday
evening, the 22nd of April, at $3.50
o'clock.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

Miss Meldrim and Miss Frances Mel
Grim will! leave Saturday to visit
friends in Baltimore.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-04-10

lllS NllOC ONCnSt Will NC lAlC SuCSl nEAL
week of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Shearson.
Mrs. B. F. Ulmer will give a card
party this evening in honor of Mrs.
Gordon Woodruff of Beaufort.
Capt William M. Cruikshank left
yesterday to spend several weeks in
Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. CHARLES Ellis will go
over to Charleston tomorrow to spend
several days at the, Exposition. =, i,
z Mrs. Henry and Miss Henry OF New
York, who are staying at the De Soto,
expect to return home Monday.
Mr.. Henry T. williams will leave to-
morrow for a visit to Charleston.
The Pleasure Club will be entertain
ed Monday afternoon by Mrs. Aaron
Ferst. ,
Mr.. Irving A. Ryttenberg is visiting
his aunt. Mrs. S. Stern.
Mrs. John l.. Hardee returned yes
terday from Daufuskie.
Mr.. Charles Henry of New York is
the guest of Mrs. Abram Minis.
Mrs Therese Brown and her daugh-
ter, Miss Jessie Brown, have gone to
Charleston for a few days.
Mrs. Sarah Greene LEM, after a de-
lightful visit to DR.. and Mrs. John M.
tombstone, left recently for her home in
Providence, r. l.
Miss Alice Roosevelt passed through
Savannah yesterday afternoon on her
WAY from Havana to Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28
THE FRANCHISE TAX.

The Atlanta Constitution and Journal
both advocate the adoption of fran
chise tax for all quasi-public corpora
lions There has been considerable agi-
tation in that State as to how to keep the
expenses of State administration within
it's income. Various suggestions as to
retrenchment and as to new sources OF
taxation have been made. Both these
great papers have now reached the con-
clusion that the time has come when the
franchise of railroads and other quasi
public corporations should be taxed. That
will shortly be the policy of every State
in the Union where the railroads do not
dominate the Legislatures.
AS to how a railroad should be valued
for taxation, the Georgia people could
not do better than to enact word for word
the method prescribed for North Caro-
lima to go into effect in June, 1908. 1t
is the method which the United States
Supreme court declares is constitutional
and Just.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-11-28
Retail Tobacconists of New
York Unite to Fight
Trusts.
he american Tobacco Company Disclaims
any Connection With the Company
Which is Buying Up all the Re-
tail Stores in Gotham,
tail Stores in Gotham.

New York, Nov. 26.-The war on the
Tobacco Trust. which dominates the to-
bacco trade, with a capital of nearly
SIS, OOO, 900, has been begun in this city.
Two hundred and fifty of the largest re-
tail tobacco dealers in Greater New York
have combined for united action. Within
forty-eight hours they will have 25O
more members in the organization.
The first steps were taken last night,
when the dealers met in Maennerchor
Hall and formed the Greater New York
Retail Tobacco Dealers Association.
The fight will be the greatest ever waged
between small dealers and trust. The
new organization will battle directly with
the United Cigar Stores Company, which,
they say, is backed by the American To-
bacco Company. known as the Tobacco
Trust.
The Cigar Company is establishing
stores throughout this and other cities,
and by cutting prices is putting retail
dealers out of business. The purpose,
the retailers say, is to absorb all retail
stores for the trust. Then, with the
public at it's mercy, the trust can die
tate prices.
The fight is to be carried into all of
the big cities. Already the retail deal
ers in Chicago and Philadelphia have
enlisted.
Three methods of fighting the trusts
will be adopted. They are:
Formation of a stock company to Sc
cure the benefits of cooperation. Issu-
ing of coupons for gifts similar to those
issued by the United Cigar Stores Com
pany. Enlsting of the entire power of
organized labor in the battle.
The fight, the dealers say is fight
for life The United Cigar Stores Com
pany is driving them out of business at
rate that in a very short time will
deliver the whole business to the trust.
The movement was begun by the trust
only two years ago
In that time the United Cigar Stores
Company has established eighty stores
in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and have
forced scores of small dealers to sell
out to it.
The American Tobacco Company dis
claims any connection with the United
Cigars Stores Company, but dealers say
they have figures and facts to show the
connection.