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The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
MERGER is AGAINST LAW.
Attorney General So Holds of Re-
Reported sOuthern-SeabOard Deal.

Attorney General So Holds of Re-
Reported Southern-SeabOard Deal.
Atlanta, Sept. 2.-Attorney General
Boykin Wright has rendered an opin-
ion to the effect that the proposed
merger for the Southern and Seaboard
Air Line Railroad would be violative
of Georgia law and could be suppress
ed by injunction. The opinion reached
Gov Gambler to-day, but he declined
to ave it out, because he said he had
not had time to read 1t.
The Attorney General says, while the
section of the constitution prohibiting
has been rendered practically .ineffect-
ual by Supreme Court decisions, there
is, in his opinion, enough ground in
the common law to prevent such COM
binsHions in restraint of trade as would
injure the general public. He cited
the recent Jacobs case, in which the
Supreme Court declared the Georgia
antitrust law unconstitutional, but
granted the injunction prayed for
against a trust or combination on the
ground of public policy under the COM
mon law.
The Attorney General also cited
opinions from the Supreme Court of
the United States along the same line.
He thinks Georgia could prevent such
a combination on the ground of public
policy, and that the method to be EN-
ployed is injunction and receivership,
If necessary
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
FOR THE IMPORTATION OF WATER
TAKERS.
ORDINANCE.

ORDINANCE.
The following ordinance, read in
Council the first time April "a, 1899, by
unanimous consent, read the second
time, placed upon it's passage and
passed.
BY Alderman Bacon
An ordinance TO punish the waste of
water in the city of Savannah.
Section 1. Be 1t ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Sa-
vannah in Council assembled, That
hereafter it shall be the duty of the
city inspectors of the city of Savannah,
or of any police officer learning the
facts, to at once docket, without notice,
the occupant or occupants of any
premises in the city of Savannah where
water supplied by the water works de-
partment of the city of Savannah Is
permitted to leak or waste in any way,
and such occupant or occupants shall
be subject, upon conviction before the
Police Court of the City of Savannah,
to fine not to exceed twenty-five (25)
dollars and Imprisonment not to exceed
five 90 days, either or both in the dis
erection of the court. 1t shall also be
the duty of the inspector or other
proper official to have the supply of
water cut off from the premises until
the leak has been repaired.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That
the owner or owners of premises where
such leak or waste is permitted shall
also be subject to a prosecution under
this ordinance, and to the penalties
prescribed herein.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, That
all ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
YOUNG RIOT ON THE TRAIN.
Obstreperous Drunks Made Things
Lively on Way Home From Tybee.

Lively Oh why NOME NTOm Il SDGcs
Statesboro, Ga, Sept. 2.-The last
Sunday excursion to Tybee over the
Brewton and Pineora Railway broke
up in general row. Or. at least,
there was considerable disorder on
the return trip last night before reach
ing Statesboro. Several tragedies were
narrowly averted.
The wounded ones from Statesboro
are r. M. Williams, slightly cut on the
neck, and J. ]. Zittrouert, hand broken.
Some one said to be from Adrion,
who was drinking heavily, became
extremely disorderly and Conductor
Powers, after trying to keep him
quiet, asked Marshal Hall of States
boro to help him arrest the fellow.
This was a signal for his companions
to take part, most of whom were
drunk.
More assistance from Statesboro
folks was solicited and about half a
dozen cool, courageous fellows volun-
teered, and a general raid was made
upon the obstreperous element. In the
melee some one attempted to cut r. M.
Williams throat, but Andrew Wilson
caught his hand. Mr.. Zittrouert broke
his fist on one mans head in making
an arrest.
Quite a number of opened knives and
pistols were taken from the rioters,
and when quiet was restored and the
unrully fellows were locked in one of
the rear coaches, the Statesboro men
told the conductor II he needed their
services any further just to whistle.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
SUPREME COURT VACANCY. +,
Caused by Lewis Resignation Is Be-
ing Considered.

Atlanta, Sept. 2.-The resignation OF
Justice Hal. T. Lewis of the Supreme
Court was handed to Gov. Gambler to-
day by Hon. Gray Lewis. brother of
the Justice The resignation was word
ed to take effect Immediately, but ow-
ing to some doubt as to the construc-
ton of the law, Gov. Gambler will take
no action in the matter. not even to-
ward accepting the resignation. until
he has consulted with Attorney Gener-
al Boykin Wright and decided upon
what is the proper course to pursue.
The wording of the law is:
1.-The Governor shall appoint" and
Gov. Gambler regards it, under this, as
obligatory upon him to make an ad
interim appointment to fill the vacancy
until a successor to Justice Lewis can
be elected on Oct. /, and qualified. AS
the law requires that justices of the
Supreme Courts shall be elected in the
same manner as the Governor. it is
believed that the new justice cannot
be qualified until after the Legislature
has counted the ballots and declared
the result.
This would delay the accession of
the new justice until Nov. /. The
court, however, will meet the first of
the month, and has a great deal of
business before it. All these questions
will be submitted to the Attorney Gen
eral before any action can be taken.
Among those suggested to Gov.
Gambler for the appointment are Judge
Brinson, Judge Henry, Judge John L.
Houkins, Judge George Hillyer, Judge
Joel Branham, Judge John G. Gambler,
Judge w. r. Hammond, Judge Gober
and Judge John II. Martin. If he APP
points, the Governor will not name
any one who will be a candidate before
the people, Judge w. r. Hammond of
Atlanta to-day announced that he
would be a candidate to succeed JUS
tice Lewis. Judge John S., Gambler
has not yet made formal announce
ment, but will do so within a day or
two. Clayton county to-day passed
resolutions indorsing Judge Gamblers
candidacy.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
ABATED AS A NUISANCE.
New Way to Break Up "Blind Tig-
ers" Tried Mt StatesbOrO.

Il
ers" Tried Mt StatesbOrO.
Statesboro, Ga, Sept. 2.-That the
people of Statesboro are certainly de-
termined to keep down the whisky
business around here Is evinced by the
way in which they go for the blind
tigers that show up once in a while.
1t will be remembered that about Is
months ago two prominent ones were
closed up by body of citizens.
About six weeks ago one broke out
again at the old stand south of the
city. After running some weeks, a few
of the prominent citizens went to the
rroprietors and asked them to stop the
business. They were rather stubborn
about 1t and said they were dealing
with a different crowd this time. and
no soft heads, and they could not be
stopped, and would do as they pleased
Finally they offered to close up by
Saturday night If the citizens would
refund the amount paid out for United
States revenue license. This would not
be done, and a number of the citizens,
largely members of the City Council
and board of normal institute trustees,
petitioned Judge e. d. Evans to abate
the nuisance.
The men who were running the Ell
ger" were A. ]. Wilson, Joseph Wilson,
Brooks Wilson and Dave Howard
Judge Evans granted an order direct
ing the sheriff to break open the place
ard arrest the owners. In some way
the defendants got wind of the grant
of this order and when the sheriff
arrived they were not to be found.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03

FINE ROMAN HKACINTHs
Now ready at soc per dozen. Large
freesias bulbs 25c per dozen.
Special attention paved to floral de-
signs and cut flowers. Fresh cut flow
ers every day at store.
GEO. WAGNER'S SONS,
Bull and Perry streets.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
COUNTING WAS FRAUDULENT.
Another Primary Will Have to BE
Held at Charleston.

Charleston. S. c.. Sept. 2.-Despite
the fact that evidences of a fraudulent
count were discovered in Wards 5 and
II, there will have to be another pri-
mary in the state senatorial race be-
tween Won Kolnitz and Grace. Won
Kolnitz, under the new count, lacks
just 27 votes of having an actual ma
jority in the first race.
The recount ordered by the execu-
tive committee last night established
clearly the existence of all the fraud
charged by Won Kolnitz against Wards
5 and IL. The recount showed that in
Ward Grace had been given 40 votes
more than he received and. Won Kol-
nitz AZ less than he received. In Ward
IL it was found that Grace had been
given 81 votes more than he received.
and Won Kolnitz 16 less than he re-
ceived.
The meeting of the Executive Com
mittee this afternoon lasted for four
hours and was very stormy. A number
CT members demanded that the boxes
in Wards 5 and II be thrown out en-
tirely, and this point was argued at
great length. 1t was finally determined
to accept the recount and not to throw
out any boxes. This necessitates an
other primary.
The use of the fraudulent stamp in
Ward could could not be proven, and
that box also was allowed to stand it,
tabulation being found correct on the
recount.
Great Indignation is being expressed
throughout the city over the discovery
of these frauds and it is highly prob
able that indictments may follow.
Public sentiment is strongly in favor
of somebody being prosecuted. If such
steps are finally taken, the managers
of the fraudulent boxes will find them
selves in a very uncomfortable pre-
dicament
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
UNDER BRIGHT AUSPICES.
statesboro Normal Institute Begins
the Fall Term.

statesboro Normal Institute Begins
the Fall Term.
Statesboro. Ga. Sept. 2.-Statesboro
Normal Institute opened here to-day
with about 200 pupils enrolled. BY
Oct. / the management expects nearly
double that number.
The faculty has been enlarged and
strengthened very much. Besides Prof
O'Quinn. Prof. Asoy. Misses Rudolf
and Lively and Mrs. Tyler. musical
instructor. members of last years fac
ulty. Prof. F. ID. Seekenger of Guy
ton, Prof. Whitiock OF Tennessee and
Miss Kate Parker OF statesboro have
been added.
Prof Seckinger Is well known as the
popular principal for several years OF
the Guyton High School and the High
School at Wadley. He Will have charge
OF the High School department Prof.
Whitlock VIII Introduce a natural sell
ence department.
The girls OF the school VIII be re-
quired 20 wear uniforms. new thing
here, bat one that promises much good
foF The esbo0l
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
POOR RICHARDS ALMANAC.
Not Placed First by Governor I'm His
Criticism of Books.

Not Placed First by Governor I'm His
Criticism of Books.
Atlanta, Sept. Gov. Gambler was
interviewed to-day with reference to
the criticism made of him on account
of a purported interview, in which he
is quoted as saying that the three
best books in the world are the Bible,
Shakespeare and Poor Richards AL
manac and of these Poor Richards
Almanac is the best.
The statement creates an entirely
erroneous and false impression" said
he. THE matter grew out of a state
ment made in my office to some gen.
tlemen who were talking about books.
/ said l had about reached the con-
clusion that all the wisdom of the
world was contained in three books,
the Bible, Shakespeare and Poor Rich
ards Almanac. That is all l said. The
statement that / put Poor Richards
Almanac first or said 1t was the best
of the three is pure fiction and entire
ly untrue"
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
SHOWN BY THE DIGESTS.
Interesting Facts in Connection
with GeOrgia's TaxatiOn.


Atlanta, Sept. 2.-Some interesting
facts are gathered from summary
of the tax digests for the year 1902 1t
is shown that there has been an in
crease of $4499, 407 in the value of man.
ufactures in Georgia within the last
year, the total being $23, 494,371. The
value of bank stock shares in this state
has increased 1850, 1856
Farmers have been marketing their
cotton and produce rapidly, as the
amount on hand is $1,167, 34S less than
at the same time last year. There is
a decrease of 1903 acres in the amount
of improved land returned, and a de-
crease of 619790 acres in wild lands
This is accounted for on the ground
of numerous errors in 1901.
There are 205, 494 white and 116, 1862
colored peoples in the state, the whites
showing an increase of 6,527 and the
blacks decrease of 2,497. The num-
Der of lawyers in this state has been
increased by fourteen and the number
of doctors decreased by forty-two.
The number of presidents of corpora
lions has been increased by forty-five.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
SHEFTALL CHOSEN MAYOR.

Guyton Municipal Election Passed
on without Excitement.
Guyton, Ga, Sept. 2.-Guyton has
been busy to-day electing municipal
officers. Everything passed off with
the usual good humor, and the citi-
zens accept the result as the best, and
will unite in advancing the interests
of the place. The successful ticket is:
Mayor-Sam Sheftall.
Aldermen-Hugh r. Tarver Saml. H.
Morgan, Angus Z. Bird and F. B.
Gnann.
All are good men. The outgoing
board is composed of some of Guyton's
most progressive men. The former
Mayor, r. w. Sheppard, is a lawyer
of some note in his county. He is So
licitor of the County Court of Effing-
ham, is the city attorney and has tbeen
Mayor of Guyton four years.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
BIBB FIXES TAX RATE.
Property Owners viii Have to Pay
ssh a Thousand,

Macon. Ga. Sept. AT a meeting
of the county commissioners to-day
they fixed Bibbs tax rate for this
year at $S.44 on the thousand dollars,
an increase of IA cents over last year.
The increase was necessary to meet ex-
penses, as the state has reduced it's
rate IA cente, the combined state and
county rate will be $13.74, the same as
last year. Bibb has no bonded or
floating indebtedness, and is in splen-
did financial condition.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
TRADE WITH COSTA RIGA.
How Charleston Is Moving for Gen.
trail American Trade.

Charleston, S. c.. Sept. 2.-Before a
large meeting of the business men and
merchants of Charleston. held at the
Chamber of Commerce to-day, Messrs.
Lloyd and Haselden. the committee
sent by the Young Mems Business
League to visit Central America re-
Gently, made a report. The report
strongly advocates the establishment
of close relations between Costa RIGA
and Charleston. 1t contains many in
teresting commercial statistics. and
Charleston drummers will be sent to
Costa Rica this fall to carry out it S
suggestions
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
REWARD FOR FIREBUGS.
offered by the Governor at Request
of Brooks County,

Atlanta, Sept. Gov. Gambler to-
day offered a reward of 500 each for
unknown parties who have been set
ting fire to negro school houses and
lodges in Brooks county. The county
authorities are trying to suppress these
iEcendiaries. and called on the Gov
eTnor for aid to the extent of Offering
rewards.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03

SPECIAL NOTICES.
FREID & sOMMERs'
UNION STATION RESTAURANT.
Regular Meal Soc
breakfast ........5 TO a. M
Dinner .........12 to p. M
Supper .........6 to p. m.
Dinner Bill of Fare Sept. 8, 1902.
SOUP.
Oxtail a la Royal, Claret Wine.
Sliced Tomatoes, Spanish olives.
Mixed Pickles, Sliced Onions,
Chow Chow, Sugar Beets.
FISH.
Baked Fillet of Sole a la Normandie.
Potatoes a la Bretonne.
ENTREES.
Stewed Grabs a la Valencienne.
Macaroni a la Gratine.
ROASTED.
Kansas City Beef, Dish Gravy.
Fried Spring Chickens,
with Old Country Gravy.
BOILED.
Old Ridgeland Hopping John with Salt
Pork.
VEGETABLES.
Red River Steamed Rice,
Mashed Potatoes, Boiled Okra.
PASTRY AND DESSERT.
Vanilla Ice Cream, Assorted Cakes
Peach Pie, Cheese, Crackers,
Tea, Sweet Milk.
Drip Coffee and Ice Cream
our speciality.
Baltimore Soft Shell Crabs.
Rice Birds, Summer Ducks,
Nutmeg Cantaloupes, Pompano.
Bluefish.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.
"BURG LINE"
MONTHLY SERVICE
SAVANNAH, GA,
TO AMSTERDAM.

The above line will make sailings
each month to Amsterdam.
Steamship ZEEBURG about Sept 80.
steamship VOORBURG about Oct 30.
steamship -- about Nov 30.
In connection with the Holland Rail-
way Co. and the Netherland and Ger
man Transport Company's Rhine
boats. Through Bills Lading given to
all points in Holland, Germany and
Switzerland and to all points on the
Rhine. Cargo booked to Rotterdam
with option of Tightening same at
ships expense but shippers risk.
For further information apply to
J. F. MINIS & CO., Agents,
Savannah, Ga.
HUDIG & BLOKHUYZEN, Agents,
Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-09-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TAKE CARE OFF YOUR EYES.

A strain on the eyes may impair the
sight permanently. No one can afford
to take such a risk. Fortunately no
one need to do so. Our examinations
(Which are FRED determine just
what the eye needs in glasses to pre-
serve it from injury. They correct any
visual imperfection and strengthen
the muscles. 1t is exceedingly unwise
to neglect the precaution Of an ex-
animation, which costs you nothing.
Our prices are right and we guarantee
satisfaction to all.
DIR. NJ. SCHwAB & SON,
AZ Bull street.
N. B.-We can match any lens and
do repairing of all kinds at short no.
tice. Look for large Spectacle Sign.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-18
News of the Local World

Contractor Charles Creekmore
an s,1, Master Afford, were St.
Marys callers today.
Fred Martin returned to the city
Sunday evening from a visit with
relatives at Pittsburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kidwell, of
New Martinsville, spent Sunday In
the city with relatives.
c. E Pyle. Esq, and J. E. Swan,
of Middlebourne, spent Sunday
with friends In the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Stealey, of
the county seat. left yesterday on
the Lorena for Evansville, o.
Rush Wallace, of Parkersburg,
we'll known In our city, IS seriously
Ill of congestion Of the brain
The Queen City Is due here this
evening at E o'clock, on her way
from Cincinnati to Pittsburg.
J.H. Mccoy, proprietor and ed
itor of the Review, IS In attendance
at court at Middlebourne today.
Attorney o. c. Carter, Middle
bourne, was the Sunday guest of a
particular friend of his In our city.
Last week OF Fair anniversary
sale. Read their big ADVERTISE
ment. st
J Five race horses passed through
the citv today on their wav to the
Tyler County Fair, which opens to-
morrow a week.
For Sale or Rent.-Four room
house with water and gas. Good
location. Apply quick at OH Re-
view Office. GIT
Mrs. Florence M. Crane and chill
dren who have been rusticating
few weeks at Chautauqua, returned
home Saturday.
Don't fail to read the ad of the
"Fair," thev offer biggest values
ever before offered at their sales.
st
Mess,s. Anthony and William
Smith, of Frew, shipped number
of fine fat cattle today TO the
Wheeling market.
Will Flack and Stewart Ander-
son. two popular young men Of
this city, spent Sunday with two
charming yonng ladies of Padens
Valley.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-18

A. L. Kahle, popular oil man
was here as usual over Sunday, re-
turning to Wallace today, where
he Is contracting very extensively.
He was the guest of friends at a
handsome Wells street home.
Mrs. Hugh Irwin, of Calcutta,
Ohio, spent SUNDAY with her
brother, Mr.. George ellis, of Rail-
road avenue. Mrs. Irwin was
accompanied by her niece, Miss
Grace Bridgeman, of New Martins
Vile.
Mrs. Edward Dalton, of Gather
Inc street. has rare flower which
is of the Night Blooming Cerus va
riety. This beautiful and most
fragrant of flowers will bloom this
evening at about 9 O'Clock, and
Mrs. Dalton extends Q most cor
dial invitation to her neighbors and
friends In general to call and see 1t.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-18

Miss Lizzie Mccain, one Of New
Martinsville's fairest daughters, IS
the guest of her sister, Mrs W. H.
Kerr, of the South Side.
Clyde Wells, of Beach Bottom,
W. Va, who had been visiting his
sister, Mrs. w. J. Mccoy, of Main
street, returned home Sunday.
F. Robinson, a popular attache
of the Eureka Pipe Line company,
went to Bloomfield, Ohio, this
morning on business mission.
Mrs. Hugh M. Gamer, sitter
years absence spent In New
Orleans and at Bradford Pa, arrived
here Saturday for a months visit.
Mrs. William Hauer, of north
Wells street, will leave this evening
for Pittsturg en- route to Franklin
and Titusville, Pa, to visit her
sisters.
Mrs. ]. A. Mccullough and little
daughter Twila left this morning
tor Chautauqua and points In Penn
sylvania. They will be gone two
months.
Miss Leslie Christian, of North
Well streer, went to Wheeling yes
terday where she joined a company
OF friends on an excursion to Mag
ara Falls
TIC. Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio,
arrived in the city yesterday and
will spend several days with his
son, Tom K. Smith, Of the firm Of
Powers & Smith.
Richard Slemaker, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. B. Slemaker, Is quite III
with an attack of typhoid fever.
The little boy Is, we are glad to
note, getting along as we'll as could
Re expected.
Miss Harriet Johnson, of Mari
eta, Ohio, a teacher In Marshall
college. Huntington, was ID our
city few days visiting her sister,
Mrs. c. P. Talbo t, of the OHIO side,
ca route home from New Martins
Vile where she addressed the
Teachers Institute.
J. II. Shinn, of Central Station,
was a caller at the Review Office TO
day, and informs us that oil opera
lions are not very active In Dodd
ridge county just at present. The
first two wells drilled on the Daniel
Harris farm on Long Run have
fallen off some, bat are still tair
producers. Ben Powers No. In
the same field is good for IS par
rels In the Big Injuu and NO. 2
has started drilling.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-18
A TOPSY TURVY ROOM.
A Frenchman who Plays Practical
Jokes on His Guests.

Jokes on his
A '1topsy turvy room," writes q cor
respondent, not fllusory, but actually
SO built, existed near Paris some years
ago and may still exist. One who saw
it thus describes it and the use to
which it was put: II was the guest OF
the owner Of the house." he says,
"from Saturday to Monday. He was
bachelor, very convivial in his tastes,
and we were very jolly party of men.
When we woke up, about o'clock on
the Sunday morning, one of our num-
Der, sound asleep on the couch in the
billiard room, was carried out like 4
log by q couple Of servants. My host
gave me a solemn wink and told ME
that if Il sudden summons came l was
to rush from my bedroom or else
might miss a sight worth seeing.
wanted nothing but sleep and was re-
lieved when the summons came TO hnu
that it was broad daylight.
"Yawning, | followed the valet and
found myself, with four others, silent
ly peepinG through little holes III inc
wall. The scene was absurd, ridicu-
lous. A dazed man slowly waking to
full consciousness was lying on plas-
tered floor, looking up in horror at a
carpeted ceiling. Two heavy couches,
an easy chair. chairs and tables Sc
curely fastened stared down at him
from above. The mans eyes at last
rested on a foweIpot directly over his
head, from which a faring rose, ap-
parently real, was blooming. he gave
a cry and. rolling over. grasped with
frenzied hands the stem Of the chande-
lier, which came up through the floor.
The host burst into the room, with
loud laugh. They all do it, he cried
They fear they will fall up to the cell
ing"