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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
FORCED TO PROSECUTE.
CoIored Girl Wanted Her Beau Lib
Grated.

COlored Girl Wanted Her Beau Lib
Grated.
The police have had very quiet time
of it for several days, and are antici-
pating something in the nature of a
reaction on Saturday night. it usually
being the case where a week is quiet
that the influx at the barracks on Sat
urday night results in the maintain
ance Of the general average.
The only thing yesterday in police
circles that occasioned any connection.
was shooting affair on West Bound
airy and Little Jones streets. Sergt.
McCool hurried to the spot, when he
heard a pistol shot, but the culprit had
fed. He found negro woman, scared
almost out of her wits. under a bed
in the house from which the pistol re-
pert had eminated. A hurried search
of the premises profited the officer
nothing, and the detectives were sent
for. The three detectives and the officer
searched for some time for the man,
but did not succeed in locating him.
Though beaten into insensibility by
Williamson johnson, on Monday night,
Mary Jane Perkins expressed desire
yesterday morning to have the case
against her dusky lover dropped, and
had to: be forced to sign the warrant
for assault with intent to murder
which the recorder ordered sworn out
against him. a
Johnson beat the Perkins woman in
the head with aymonkey wrench. The
evidence disclosed the fact that the as
sault was unproVoked, and the record-S
er would not allow the prosecution to
be dropped.
Louis Black, lthe cabman who was
arrested for running down little Henry
Phillips on Liberty and West Broad
streets, was discharged from custody
at the trial held yesterday before the
recorder, the evidence of the boy him.
self being that the accident was not
the fault of the driver.
j. T. Bowers, the young white man
who was arrested by Detective Nose
Davis for the theft of two bicycles,
was bound over to the City Court on
two charges of larceny, at the COM
mitment trial yesterday in Recorders
Court.
George Gaf1dway, d, negro who, by
his reckless driving, ran into South
ern Express Company wagon yesterday
morning, was fined $40, with an alter
native of thirty days, for his lawless-
ness.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17

moon was somewhat darker than is
usual this being accounted for by
rather murky weather and the prob
able presence of particles of volcanic
dust in the atmosphere. Ordinar-
lily the shadow is considerably
lightened by the refraction OF
light rays through the four or five hun
bred miles of atmosphere surrounding
the earth. This refraction was on hand
last night, but it's performance was not
up to its best work.
The total eclipse of the moon endured
for one hour and twenty-eight minutes,
during which time the moon. shining
as best it could through the shadow,
gave but a faint and glimmering light.
1t was a beautiful sight when, early
this morning, a crescent Of silver
emerged from the obscurity and grew
gradually larger and larger, until the
moon, in all it's splendor, reappeared.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
SCHROEDER STOOD WELL,
business and Family Connections of
the Suicide.

business anu Family Connections of
the Suicide.
The news of the death of E. A.
Schroeder, who committed suicide
Tuesday aboard an Atlantic. Coast
Line passenger train just as 1t was
leaving Jacksonville for Savannah,
was given prominence by the New
York papers. He was man of stand
ing and wealth, and his tragic death
caused a stir in the metropolis where
he was known because of his business
connections and his fathers former
prominence in Brooklyn politics. OF
the suicide itself, the papers of New
York had no information additional to
that published in the Morning News.
but of the man and his business and
family connections the New York Her
aid of Wednesday says:
Edwin A. Schroeder was the ONLY son
of the late Frederick A. Schroeder, of
Brooklyn, who was elected Mayor of
that city in 1875 and died on Dec /.
1899 He was born in Brooklyn and
was 43 years old.
Educated in Stuttgart, Germany. he
returned to this country after complet-
ing his studies under tutor there and
entered the tobacco business. with
which his father was identified in
Manhattan for many years.
Mr.. Schroeder was president of the
Schroeder q Arguimbau Company, to-
bacco dealers, of No. 17S Water street.
this city "a concern which is a very
extensive owner of tobacco plantations
in Florida.
About four months ago he married
Mrs. Lora Chesebrough Dixie. who was
formerly the wife of Howard P. Dixie.
formerly alderman, and who was
granted divorce from him by Judge
Wilmot M. Smith at Patchogue, L. l..
on Dec. 49, 1900. She was given the
custody of her three children. She is
sister of Mrs. Roland B. Molineux.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A. Schroeder
lived at No 10 Lexington avenue, Man.
haitian, and when 1 called there last
evening, it was said that Mrs Schroe-
der was Frustrated because of the trag-
ical news concerning her husband, and
would see no one.
William A. H. Stafford, of No. 17f
West Seventy-second street, who mar
ried the late Mr.. Schroeder's sister, Lee
onore Schroeder, when seen at his res.
idence last evening said:
There is only one conceivable
/ cause for Mr.. Schroeders suicide, and
that is temporary insanity. He was alb
solutely free from financial difficulties
ana was making money in his business
which is in very prosperous condi.
ton. His family relations were very
pleasant. and as said before. he
was temporarily insane-he must have
| been.
personally known no more about
his death than the information contain.
| ed in telegram l received this after.
| noon from the agent of the Atlantic
Coast Line telling me of my brother
in-law's death on train No. 32, south
of Waycross, Ga.
Mr.. Schroeder had been South or
business, owning very large plantations
in Florida, and had taken the train al
Jacksonville and was on his way home
l have made arrangements to have
his body forwarded here, and the fu-
neral VIII be private. He formerly
resided at the City Club. but about
four months ago married a Mrs. Dixie
He was a member of the CITY. the
Manhattan and the New York climbs
He was a Republican, but was never
active in politics.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17

ADVERTISEMENTS SET IN CAP
ITAIS WILL BE PRINTED IN CLAS-
SIFIED ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN
FOR TWO CENTS A WORD. NO ADJ
vERTISEMENE TAKEN FOR LESS
THAN soc,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
j. N. HAMPTON A bankrupt
Railway Car Builder Owes Debts He
Finds He Can't PAY.

}. N. Hampton, describing himself
as railway car builder, filed a nett
ton Tor relief from his debts in bank
ruptcy in the office of the clerk of the
United States District Court on yes
terday. He is a. resident of Savan-
nah.
His liabilities amount to $685.. Os and
ms nominal assets to 5000. All of the
latter, however, are claimed as ex-
empt under the provisions of the home
stead Jaws OF the state. The petition
was referred to Hon. A. H. MacDoneIi
referee in bankruptcy. before whom the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17

first meeting of creditors will be held
and other steps taken to wind up the
bankrupt estate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
Our New Stock

OF Haviland China. Art Pottery, Metal
Ornaments, Cameo Ware and Fine
Lamps, comprise many exclusive
shapes, patterns and designs that can
not be purchased elsewhere.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
OFFICIAL.
CITY G0VERNME EMIT.
PROCEEDINGS o
COUNCIL.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
COUNCIL.
Savannah, Ca, Oct Is, 19O2.-The reg
ular meeting of Council was held this
evening at p. m. Present, the Hon.
Herman Myers, Mayor presiding, AL
dermen James NJ. Dixon, chairman of
Council; Alderman r. L. Holland, vice
chairman of Council, and Aldermen
Frank, Canty, Horrigan, Thomas, Wat
son, Bacon, Schroeder, Jones and Cold
ing.
Minutes of meeting of Oct. 1, 1902,
were, upon motion, confirmed as pub
lished
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
City of Savannah, Oct. 10, 1902.-The
Committee on Accounts report that
they have examined and found
correct bills lkagainst the city
tmounting tor thirty-two y, thous-
and four hundred and forty
three dollars and ninety cents, as per
accompanying schedule, and recon-
mend that the same be, passed for pay
ment. A. j. Garfunkel
Chairman Committee on Accounts.
1872, 443. 80.
Report received and accounts passed
for payment . Herman Myers.
rse&- Mayor.
The Committee on Finance to which
was reIerreQ the petition or G. w.
Perkins, residing in what is known as
the Meadows, asking to be relieved
from a double tax upon personal prop
erty, petitioner being under the i'm
preston there would be no assessment
in the new territory, thus failing to
make any returns, beg to recommend
that petitioner be relieved of the dou-
bic tax only.
James M Dixon,
Chairman.
Adopted.
The Committee on Finance, to which
was referred the petition of Mrs. A,
Ferries, asking to be reimbursed in the
sum of 1921, having paid the same into
the Office of the city marshal through
error, beg to recommend that same be
granted. James NJ. Dixon,
Chairman.
Adopted.
The Committee on Police, to which
was referred the petition of ]. H. w
Umbach, discharged ex-policeman, ask
ing that he be paid the full months
salary of $500 for the month of July.
petitioner being discharged on July 81,
1902, beg to report favorably thereto.
Chairman.
Adopted.
The Committee on City Lots and
Opening Streets, to which had been re-
ferred the petition of Piatshek & Co.
offering lots %, "a and 81, .Demere ward,
respectively, report adversely at prices
charged. d. r. Thomas,
Chairman.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
N1!!!ng'S Sterling Silver.

Our extensive assortment comprises
every article that is desirable in Flat
ware. Fancy Pieces, Novelties and
Dishes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
Our House Furnishing Department

is complete beyond criticism, which
will enable you to supply your wants
at a very nominal cost for the highest
grade obtainable. We aim to satisfy.
that is why we please our customers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17

George Gandway, d negro who, by
his reckless driving, ran into a South
ern Express Company wagon yesterday
morning, was fined SO, with an alter
native of thirty days, for his lawless-
ness.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17

BY loans passed
and not dis
burSed =. ...... $50 IS
BY dividends I'M
paid ......... 1926 so
By dividend No. 20,
payable July 1,
1902 :. ...... 5000 90
BY undivided prof
its ,.............. 3,03S SO
BY surplus ........ 4,77O 77-ss17, 794 ~
The treasurer'S report on Series B
was as follows:
To loans .........$ 176 ,9O1 70
To office furniture
and fixtures 49,. 1879 Oh
To interest due :. 1851 rs
To real estate -. 1854 40
To cash on hand. 7,O67i25-$212, $50 %
By due stockh' ders$2O0, 900 90
By unearned inter-
est ........... q 30
BY dividends I'M
paid :. .. 459 90
By dividend No. IS,
payable July, 1.
1902 :. ......... 5000 90
By loans passed
and not dis
bursed ...,.. 1,545 O3
BY undivided prof
its =. ........... LOIS so
BY surplus ....... 3,77S 39-$212, S20 %
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-17
A Few Suggestions
As to What We Carry in High Grade Goods
AHeTlC0l Cut Gloss.

Our assortment is always complete,
for it is continually replenished with
the latest pieces in the new shapes and
cuttings, carved by the most noted
manufacturers in America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
MR., FOULKE'S LETTERS
MEMBERS OF HOUSE ASKED TO
SPECIFY CRITICISMS.
Messrs. Dinsmore and Clark Say They
Have No Time to Answer
Such Communications.

On behalf Of the civil service commission,
MIR. w. D. Foulke recently addressed let
ters both dated February 28. 1902. to Rep
resentatives Dinsmore of Arkansas and
Clark Of Missouri, respectively, from whom
no replies have so far been received. That
to Mr.. Dinsmore said:
In your remarks yesterday on the diplo-
matte appropriation bill you stated that ex-
aminations were not conducted upon lines
calculated to disclose whether the persons
examined were qualified for the perform
ance of the duties which they were to per-
form. and you gave as an instance friend
In your district who. under Mr.. Cleveland's
first administration. filed an application to
be appointed postal inspector, and who In
his examination was asked scientific ques-
lions on subjects that no postal examiner
would ever be called upon to know-catch
questions In geography. mathematics and
physical science that only q boy fresh from
school would be expected to be informed
upon; and that another young man was APP
pointed postal inspector who knew abso-
lutely nothing about the postal service. but
knew more about the matters he was ex-
in his recent school experience.
Would you kindly give me the name Of
both the young man who failed and Of the
young man who was appointed In order
that we may inspect the papers and see the
character of the questions asked and the
answers given therefor 1t Is the sincere de-
sire of the commission to ask no questions
for such positions except such as win be q
fair test of the practical qualifications of
the applicant, and II any defects exist In
the character OF our examinations we de-
sire to remedy them at once. We would
also be glad to have any Information you
may be able to furnish Of anything objec
tionable in this respect occurring at the
present time. II there Is anything OF that
kind within your knowledge will you kindly
let me know
To Mr.. Clark Mr.. Foulke wrote:
I'm your Eeuarka ON the dlplQmatic an.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
COMMERCE OF CUBA.
statement for Nine Months Ended Sem.
TENDER 30.

The following comparative statement co,-
corning the commerce of the Island OF Cph,
for the nine months ended September %
1901. 1909 and 1890, has been nren.rea g.
the insular division of the War Dena-t
ment.
The total value of merchandise imnor,.d
during the nine months ended Septemhor
So 1901, was $4S6l6.Sl3. as against s4a
'"i ,1'S for the same period of 1900 and
$4ess'5.l22 for the same period Of 1872.
ana the total value of merchandise exnor,
ed during the nine months ended September
80 1901. was $50 SCI .672, as against xa7-
9li .36i Tor the same period Of 1900. and
s'S' ''.23S for the same period of 1899 In
the imports these figures show a decrease
for the period Of 1901 of - per cent as
compared with the same period Of 1900. and
ar increase OF IS per cent as comnar.5
with the same period of 1880: In the ex
ports there is an increase Of 80 4 per cent A.,
the period of 1901 as compared to that NJ
1900. and 41.2 per cent as compared vif,
the same period OF 1899
Gold and silver was imported during tn.
Eine months ended September 10 I01l tn
the value Of 81. 16'.275; same period of Iss00
s.; 4t6. 7O4: same period of 1899 81 803 @s3k.
exported during the nine months emdo,s
September 80. 1901. to the value of 81 pSi
e02: same period OF 1900. 81 178 ga ana g.,
the same period of 1880 there was exncr,ea
the amount of $3.50. 4:4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
NEW NATIONAL BANKS.
Nearly 900 Organized Under the Act
Of March IL, 1900.

An interesting bulletin Of the organiza-
ton Of national banks has been issued by
the controllers Office. It was prepared by
Willis J. Fowler. chief Of the organization
division Of the controllers Office.
The bulletin shows that since the pas
sage Of the act of March ii. 1900, there
have been organized 878 national banking
associations. with aggregate capital stock
of $4S510,OOO. and bond deposits Of $12. 872. =
400. OF the total number. $751; with aggre-
gate capital Of SIS $4,000. were with indI-
vidual capital of less than $4,000. and bond
deposit s.. 2O3. 800 and 298 associations with
aggregate capital OF SIS. 265. 900. and bond
deposit of $7,668.5OO were with individual
capital of SO, 900 or over.
Geographically divided. fourteen associa-
tions with capital and bond deposit of $3.-
050O00 and $345.OO0. respectively. were
formed in the New England states: 1872 with
600. respectively. in the eastern states; 224
banks with capital Of 81. $50. 900 and bonds
aggregating $2.998.950 In the southern
states: 264 banks with capital and bonds
the middle states; 1S1 banks with capital of
s.. I'D 900 and bonds of 81 .S38. 500 in the
western states: 33 with capital of s.. SAG. 900
and bonds of $597, 200 In tue Pacific states,
including Hawaii.
During the month of February. 1902,
there was an average Of one hank organic
ed for each day. viz twenty eight with ag
gregate capital of $1.25O. 600 and bond de-
posit Of sos. 750 OF the banks organized
during the month. fifteen were Of the small
er class. with aggregate capital Of $500. 600.
and thirteen of the larger class. with total
capital Of $S6O.OO0.
At the close of business on February %
there were in active operation 1885 national
banking associations. with authorized capt.
tai stock of $673 279 1a5: bonds On deposit to
secure circulation. $S22 $780, go; circulation
outata landing secured by bonds, $50 074, 924,
and circulation secured by lawful money
deposited on account Of insOivert banks. as
sociatiOns in. voluntary liquidation. and
those reducing circulation. $38. S5e.9&S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07

territory. and Is ordered to duty at the
United States General Hospital, Preside
OF San Francisco. relieving Contract Sur
geon J. K Ashburn, who is ordered to
Fort Grant.
Contract Surgeon F. E. McDermott, now
at Webster. Mass. has been ordered to
Omaha. Neb.. for duty at Fort Crook. Neb.
Maj c. r. Krauthon. commissary. has
Nebr., on official business.
Capt. Frank Greene. Signal Corps. has
been ordered from Vancouver Barracks
Wash to d.. Denver: . Col. for duty as signal
relieving Capt. D. J. Carr. who is ordered to
this city for duty as disbursing officer Of
the Signal Corps. relieving Maj. G. p scri-
ven. iy
First Lieut.; c. 8: Wallace Signal Corps
pines and ordered to San Francisco.
First Lieut. 81: Manly. assistant SUR
geon, has been ordered to Fort Caswell. N
c.. relieVfpg Contract Surgeon E. I. Shores
who is ordered to his home for annulment
% 1 un5 Elsat. " " 3. Webb. assistant sur
n. Y. fess duty W. '.''"
Capt. N. WssIreland, assistant surgeon.
has been ordered to st. Louis Mo-. for duty
Capt. E. @. e. ord. Twenty second Infan-
to join Ills c0mpany
First Lieut.. O. E. Marrow. assistant sur
geon has bseR ordered to duty on the
transport HancQck. relieving Contract Sur
geon w. II. Spiller, who is ordered to his
home for" annulment OF contract
Capt j McI. Carter, Fourteenth Cavalry,
has been Dictated as a member, Of an ex-
aiming board relieving Maj. j. A. Irons.
inspector general Of infantry.
Capt. J6seph Wheeler. jr.. Artillery Corps,
Firt IAeutenant E. W. Alstaeter. Corps
of Engineers H w. Miller. 18th Infantry:
8. T. Ansell nth Infantry, and H. E. Yates,
9th Infantry. have been ordered to the
Military Academy at West Point. N. T., for
duty. relieving Captains NJ. II. Barnum
9th Cava1ry:i Edward Anderson. 7th Cayal-
ry: r. r. 4Davis.eF. w. COe. j. J. w. {4inck-
ley. r. Artillery Corps: Girard Siurtevant,
9Th Infantry, and F. W. Lewis. 10th Infan-
try, and First Lieutenant William Kelly.
r., 9Th CavaRy. who are ordered to their
faruRer. Rfa3t2le: ~. :. :.
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tWenty-four hours he had been approached
on the subject Of the eight hour bill and
told that 1t would be for his best personal
interest as well as the best interest Of 9TH
ers II he would consent to the withdrawal
of the bill. Mr.. Gompers said he was una
BILE to state who authorized these represen-
tatiOns to him, but he dramatically de-
clared that he would never withdraw his
enthusiastic advocacy OF the eight-hour
proposition until it had been made a part
Of the laws Of the country.
The contenders before the committee yes
teIGay were James x. McCammon. repre-
senting the Carnegie and Cramp works.
who opposed the bill and Mr.. GomperS in
It's advocacy.
But three members Of the committee We're
present besides Chairman Gardner, and the
hearing was delayed some time to await the
appearance of witnesses, who did not ar
rive
Judge McCammon opened the argument
for his side by presenting letter he had
prepared for the committee, which Sug-
gested that the question of whether Ii was
mechanically possible to conduct the iron
business on an eight-hour basis should be
referred to the government bureau of labor
for investigation and report. 1t was Sug-
gested that this Investigation could be made
and report rendered to the committee
within a week. -
1t was In opposing this request that Mr.
GOmperS reverted to the strenuous efforts
being made to defeat the bill. and stated
that he had been personally approached to
this end. ....
Mr.. Gompers declared that he was pre-
pared to bring expert witnesses on this
point before the committee at any time
He suggested that there would be moth
ing gained by such an investigation and
report as was suggested by Judge Mccain
mon. and addressing that gentleman he
asked him whether In the event the COM
mittee acted on his suggestion and the re-
port should be made and should be adverse
to his contention IL opposition to the bill
would be withdrawn.
Judge, McCammOn replied that 1t would
not. although he declared himself in favor
OF an eight-heur system. but not an eight
hour law
Mr., Warnock, armember Of, the labor
committee. here questioned both Mr.. Com
pers and Judge Mccammen to ascertain
their exact positions on the pending bill,
He wanted an answer from Mr.. Gompers
az to whether he would object to an eight
hour LAW which would permit workmen to
contract. to work overtime. II they SO de- /
sired.
The reply was that from the iaborers'
standpoint the law should only permit over
time In cases OF absolute and imperative
necessity.
The same question received a directly OPP
posite answer from Judge McCammon.
Both Judge Mocamnaon and Mr.. Gompers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
PROFFERS COOPERATION.
Medical Society Wants Copies Of Pro
posed Sanitary Regulations.

DR.. w. w. Johnston. chairman OF the
executive committee Of the District Nedi-
cal Society has written to the District Com
missioners asking that the municipal au-
thorities send the society from time to time
memoranda Of such proposed regulations
And suggested items in appropriation bills
A. relate to sanitary affairs. or to the In
yerests Of the medical profession In the Dis
Srict.
DR.. Johnston states that the desire of the
medical society Is to do whatever lies With
In its power to secure the PRONUNCIATION of
such regula lions and the enactment Of such
laws. including appropriation acts. as may
be needful to effectively protect public
health and to safeguard the interests OF
the medical profession In the District The
society. the writer says. Will be pleased to
with the Commissioners to this
end on all proper occasions and to serve
them whenever and however 1t may be
able to do 50.
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Promised to Leave Town

Il had been drinking and don't remember
what occurred" said young man, who
gave his name as William J. Schneide..
when arraigned before Judge Scott IN the
Police Court this morning on charge CT
vagrancy.
Your homer, this young man wash
ging on Pennsylvania avenue last +night.'
Policeman herman told the court
-Pm a shoecutter by trade. and my ,hoSac
Is in Cincinnati. and II you give M a
chance III leave town." the young msH
stated.
He was released on his personal bSnAA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
Army Orders.

Major H. b. Neon. 10th Infantry. has
been relieved from further treatment at the
general hospital, Washington barracks. this
city. and ordered to New Haven. Conn.,, to
relieve Captain Thomas H. Wilson, I'd In
fsntry. Of recruiting duty. who q ordered
to Join his company at Fort Thomas. KY.
Captain ]. b. Hughes. 9Th Cavalry, has
been detailed as . member OF the examining
board. convened at Fort Leavenworth. Kan.
relieving Captain ]. T. Dickman 9Th Cav
airy.
Contract Surgeon w. X. Beatty has been
relieved from duty at Fort Grant. Arizona