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The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-26

Jacksonville Times-Union and Citi-
zen: Transactions made last week in
the transfer of railroad lines were
made known yesterday. when four
deeds were filed for record in the coun-
ty clerks Office, two of these deeds be-
ing mortgage deeds. These transactions
were made Oct. Is and 16. One deed re-
cords the transfer of the Atlantic, VAL
dosta and Western Railway Company
line to the st. Johns River Terminal
Company, for S1.2S2. 900. The latter
company gives to the New York Secur-
fty and Trust Company as trustee.
first mortgage of $4,000. 000 Another
transfer is recorded of the Atlantic,
Valdosta and Western Railway Com
pany to the Georgia Southern and
Florida Railway Company for s., 900. :
900, and the giving by the latter COM
pany of first consolidated mortgage
of $10,000,000 to the New York Security
and Trust Company as trustee.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-26
SAILOR DROWNED OFF WHARF.

Tampa Times: Jas. e. Banks, a sail
or from the British schooner Adele.
was drowned Saturday night off Phil
bricks wharf. and it is believed that
he committed suicide. About IL o'clock
a splash was heard in the water near
the schooner Adams. at the end Of
Wagner's wharf. Shortly after Banks
was heard shouting for help off the P.
and o. dock. when Waterman Ioseph
Pagan ran to the tug at Philbricx
wharf and aroused the crew. but be-
fore help could be given the man sank
near the tug Dauntless. No trace of
the body could be found. From the can
tain Of the Adele 1t was learned that
Banks had been brooding over some
trouble for some time. and that his
mind was not altogether right. He left
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-26
Shipping Memornnda.

Key West, Fla, Oct. 2s.-Arrived.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-26

Sweden has the Oldest vessel in the
Baltic, perhaps in the world, in the
schooner Emanuel. built in 1749, first a
pirate and now used In the lumber
trade. The Danish schooner Maren,
also in the lumber trade. was built in
1900. is still seaworthy and has been
owned by one family for 102 years.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-26

Passengers by steamship Itasca, Sa-
vannah to Baltimore. to-day George
H. Kuhst. A. w. Peck, Mr.. and Mrs.
Donnell, C. Brown.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
Price Of Land Raised.

The Washington Irrigation Company
announces that on and after February
10, 1902, the price of land under the
Sunnyside canal will be raised from $50
to $40 per acre. This is line with the
announcement made by the company
last fall that the price of land would be
raised this year. Anticipating this rise
hundreds OF people have gone into that
district and made purchases, while the
prices remained low. There have been
unprecedented sales OF small farms dur
ing the past six months and during the
year. There is expected to oe inst as
great demand and development in
1902 as in 1901.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
Wants Her Child.

Last Saturdays issue OF the Tacoma
Ledger contained the following item:
Judge Chapman yesterday took under
advisement the petition Of Ellen Castle
Stalker of North Yakima, for writ OF
habeas corpus directing Allen McCul-
Tough, of this city, to turn over to her
custody the person of her minor daugh-
ter, Amanda Castle. The custody OF
the girl was awarded to Mccullough as
guardian as the result OF a former suit,
on drunken and immoral habits The
latter now asks to have the order
annulled. Attorney II. j. Snively of
North Yakima represented Mrs. Stalker
and the state is represented by Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney Harvey.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
TOOK POISON BY MISTAKE.
Mrs. Ira p. Enelehart Swallows a Dose OF
CarbOiic Aeid-Wiu Recover

Mrs. Englehart, wife of Attorney Ira
p. Englehart, took dose of carboic
acid last Saturday by mistake, with al
most fatal results. She had been taking
medicine at stated times for her health
and at about I 80 Saturday evening she
went to get the bottle containing the
medicine, and by mistake picked up one
containing carbolic acid. Before she
was aware of the contents she swallowed
dose with terrible burning effect. Drs.
Gorden and Nagler were at once sum-
moned and used a stomach pump and
antidotes to counteract the effect of the
acid. For time Mrs. Englehart was in
serious condition and it was thought
she could not recover, but the antidotes
worked successfully and she is now in a
fair way to pull through.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
A West Side Party.

Misses Nora and Lottie Becker gave a
party to a number of the young people
of their neighborhood at their home on
the Holton place, west Of the city, last
Friday evening. A delightful time was
enjoyed, various games taking up the
evening till late hour. Much amuse-
ment was occasioned in securing part
ners for supper by matching quotations.
The guests were: Ella, Cora, Dick and
Oscar Dillon Maud, Bert and Ed Phi
per- Minnie and Orval Iorsett Bessie
Rock, Edith Avery; Austin, George and
Preston Armstrong, Ross Topliff, An
drew Fisk.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04

Saturday and allow the grades: Elihu
Bowles, j. NJ. Richardson, Charles n
Stahl and F. E. McGinnis. Following
is complete list of the applicants;
Jessie Farris, Bessie Richardson, Cora
Newton, Pearl Willis, Emery See,
Orpha Brewer, Allene White, Ross
Morris, Coral Doust, Philo Huxtable,
Amy Cryder Rhoda Cryder, John Lou
don, Charles Darr, Henry Gibson, Celia
Gibson, Clarence Farmer, V. Dudley,
Roy Matterson, Peter Waynburg, Aude
Bowen, George Kaufman, Charles NAL
Gee, Shirley Parker, Eula Hardison,
Grace Owen, Grace Human, Gretchen
Crawford, Arthur Caseres.
On Saturday the county board OF edu-
cation, composed Of B. F. Barge, o. A.
Fechter, A. w. Schwartze and f. NJ.
Douglass, met with the county supern-
tendent in his Office to consider plans for
the future. After discussing the school
situation it was decided to take no ac-
ton till the time of the regular annual
meeting which is on the first Monday in
July. Preliminary to work that will
come at that time the following COM
mittee was appointed to make a thor
ough investigation of the needs of the
curriculum of the schools of the county
E. NJ. Douglass, A. w. Schwartz and S.
A. Dickey. They will work in conjunc-
ton with Superintendent Jolly and Mrs.
Stair OF the schools of the city and out
line the plan OF studies for the next
wear.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
Can't Do the Work.

Assistant Postmaster Fred Chandler
says it is impossible for two mail car
rers to do the work in this city. Free
delivery has been established here since
last Saturday and it was the intention to
make two deliveries day, but the task
has proved to be such big undertaking
that the two carriers have so far only
made one, and that imperfectly. They
have worked long hours-about IA day
and then could not begin to do all that
is required of the service. Consequently
Mr.. Chandler has asked the department
to give him another carrier. He will
also ask for another clerk in the post
office. For the amount of business
done here another carrier and clerk is
needed. The work cannot be done prop
erly under the present conditions, and
relief can only come through extra help.
Some people have already begun to
"kick" about the delivery system, but
they must be patient until it can be put
on a practical basis.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Fountain Sites Designated-New Fire Depart
ment Team Declared n. G.

At the regular meeting of the city
council OH Monday night a committee of
ladies, composed of Mrs. Edward Whit
son, Mrs. Mary f. Banker and Mrs. G.
| A. Graham, was present. They wanted
the council to name two sites for the
| fountain to be erected to the memory
of Company f so that the purchasers of
the "penny" souvenirs can vote for one
or the other. The request was granted.
The sites are at the junction of Natchez
and Yakima avenues and on Front
street either on the north side of the
avenue, if permission can be secured
from the railway company, and if not
on the south side at the edge of the
| park.
Engineer Marble in his annual report
recommends that a lateral ditch be run
down a street on the west side so
as to give the southern end of the city
more water.
Sexton Carvosso reported eight burials
for January and SIG collected.
Police Justice Lince reported $500 col
lected as fines.
The arc light at the corner of Walnut
and Second streets was ordered removed
to the corner of Selah avenue and G
street No new lights will likely be
put up for awhile, unless it is at the
hospital.
The fire limit extension ordinance was
passed to its second reading. The ordi-
nance against the inhuman treatment
of.horses, by allowing them to stand out
in the cold without blankets on, was
read and passed first reading.
The following city officials bonds were
approved: Engineer, II. F. Marble ;
sexton, r. G. Carvosso; marshal, r. A.
Grant; police justice. r. X. Nichols
The city clerk was directed to adver-
tise for bids for trimming the shade
trees. Hugh Sinclair was given full
power to purchase shade trees to be set
out in the spring, the cost to not exceed
5000. 1t vas suggested that elm, silver
leaf maple black walnut and chestnut
be purchased
Officers Smull and Bland were reap
pointed night policemen by Mayor O.
A. Fechter.
The matter of the bad condition of the
fire system was brought up and discuss
ed at some length. 1t appears that in
purchasing the team OF horses a gold
brick" was palmed off on the purchas-
ing committee of the old council. Since
the new engine arrived attempts have
been made to train the horses to
pull it but this proved a failure. The
team turns out to be combination of
'old plugs" and balkiness, product of
kittitas county. When taken out on
trial on Monday all efforts to make them
pull were Ruthless. They would not
bulge. Consequently, Sinclair, Moran
and Wyman were appointed special
committee to sell the team and purchase
new one. In the meantime II. l..
Tucker willfurnish team.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
Kicked BY Horse

Andrew Lynch, the driver for the fire
department team, sustained severe
kick from one of the horses on Monday
that will lay him up for long time. He
had been out trying to drive the balky
team, and after going back into the
stable with them he had occasion to get
behind one. The animal kicked and
struck him on the knee-cap OF his lett
leg. A severe fracture of the bone re-
suited. He was taken to the hospital
where he is under the doctors care.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
Assessors Meeting.

Beginning at 8 a. m. Wednesday the
assessors OF the various counties OF the
state will meet in annual session at the
court house here. A number of the
members of the assessors association
have already arrived, and it is expected
that about % will be in attendance.
They will be in session during the rest
of the week comparing notes and adj
justing taxes. On Thursday evening the
assessors will be entertained in theCom-
mercial club rooms.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
To Put in New Heater.

There has been considerable trouble
at the Central school building all winter
on account of bad heater that has been
in use ever since the building was COM
pleted. But change will be made this
week that will likely obviate all such
difficulties in the future The heater
that was ordered last fall arriy ed here a
week ago and it will be placed in the
building as quick as the work can be
done.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
EIGHTH GRADE EXAMINATION
Twenty Nine Before Superintendent Diekey
Last Friday-COunty Board Meets.

The eighth grade examination held in
the High school building last Thursday
and Friday was taken advantage of by
20 pupils of the North Yakima schools,
and by few at Prosser and Kiona.
Supt. S. A. Dickey was in charge and
submitted the questions. The papers
were taken in charge by the superin-
tendent, who will meet with the follow
ing manuscript examining board next
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
SERIOUSLY NJURED.
Tom McKinnan Run Down by a Horse and
Buggy and MAY Die

Tom Mckinnan, while standing on
First street near the avenue, last Satur-
day evening, was run into and Knocked
down by horse and buggy driven by
stranger. He sustained a severe frac&
ture of the skull, rendering him I'M
conscious, from which he has not yet
recovered. He is now in the hospital in
hopeless condition.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-02-04
Creamery az Yakima City.

Mrs. f. Carmichael of Yakima City
will establish creamery on her place
this spring. 1t will be up TO date in
many particulars and will be large
enough to use AL the product OF the
cows in that vicinity
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
ALMANAC OF CRIME.
Singular Publication of q Foreign Crimino1Ogist and It's Inter-
 estfnG Contents.

Very curious is the almanac which has been published by foreign criminologist. It is entitled the Al manac of Crime" and it's object is to indicate those periods in each year when the various crimes are most like 1y to be committed.
 Here are some extracts:
 "Murder-Many cases of this crime occur in August, January and June; few in February, November and De cember.
 .Infanticide-Dangerous periods are February and May; very few cases oc- cur in September and December.
 Poisoning May is the favorite month for criminals of this type; dur ing September as a rule they remain absolutely idle.
 Threats of death = Many such threats are made in August and few in February, May and November.
 'Forgery-During April, October and December forgers are most busy, and also during the first days of every quarter and the last days of every year.
 ''Theft-More crimes of this kind are committed in December and January than during any other months of the year"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
WEST MINISTRIES.

An excellent minstrel entertainment Is assured for tomorrow evening at Polls, when the William H. West min strel jubilee will be held MT West himself previous to his death had or ganized and directed this company, and it is still conducted along the pro- gressive West lines of policy, which in itself is a guarantee of merit. In addition to the fine first part, which is like all West programs for excellent vocalism, the olio has five leading acts Introducing the Feb and Barrow Trio, trick and comedy cyclists, who will present the only bicycle pantomffne now before the public, entitled s.Zig- Tag Alley which is said to be a huge laugh from beginning to end. Other features include the Trio troupe of athletes, seen with this company last season; McMahon and King, eccentric black face comedians and dancers: Billy Van, in his inimitable monologue. entirely new this season, in which he relates his experiences on q clow train. and Carr, Mcdonald and Parsh- ley in high grade musical act Seats are now on sale at 9, 35, 90, 75 cents and $1.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
MADRID AN UNREALTY CITY,
High Mortality Rate Caused by Neg feet of Sanitary Conditions and
 Food Adu1terations.

The unenviable distinction of beinor in every way the most unhealthy cap- dtal in Europe is enjoyed by Madrid. According to statistics published by the municipality there have been BETA deaths during the past five years among a population only slightly ex- ceeding half million. In 1901, the deaths numbered 17,242, and of these 4,064 were of children under years old. This gives a rate of about 33 per. 1000. In. the five years period, con- sumption carried of. nearly 10000 in habitants, and smallpox and measles| 5000 more. The municipality is just be- ginning to realize the bearing of these figures, and various decrees have been published for the better enforcement of sanitation. Among other things, it is to be punishable offense to let an apartment or dwelling before it ha sj been disinfeeted by the municipal laboratory department. But two of the greatest evils in Madrid are food adulteration, which is virtually un- checked, and overcrowding. The 52s,- 900 inhabitants are herded in 17.000 houses, which gives an average of 31 persons per house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
NOT A FAIRY TALE.
4 Deal in stocks That Promised Much, But in the End Re-
 turned Nothing.

"Yes, I could relate a hundred diff. l ferent fairy tales about gold mines,' | said the drummer, as he got his feet a little higher, relates the Detroit Free Press, s'but I propose to give you an honest fact, instead. Years ago, when was knocking around Colorado, came across the discouraged miner. He had a rich find, of course, but no capital to operate. He had hung on 1 to the last. He wasn't exactly starv- l ing, but had come down to eating wire | grass and pebbles. He besought me in the name of my sainted mother to buy some stock at five cents on the dol lar, and when I refused he started off to jump over a precipice and commit suicide. Of course I called him back and invested five dollars in his stock, and, of course, he called down the blessings of heaven upon my head"
 And then years passed?" suggested one of the group.
 s'Yes, years passed away, and the in- cident was forgotten. No doubt I had to cut off my cocktails for a week on account of buying that stock, but in time I thought of it no more. Then I met beautiful girl and fell in love.''
 But her father was rich, and didn't want you for son-in-law?"
 Exactly. The girl also gave me to understand that she expected country seats, diamonds, and trips to Europe. I was in love, but also in despair I could not hope to win her without the l, II T I,J -1. T. l ency-"
 Your old mining stock came to the front?' interrupted the same man.
 Tt did, sighed the drummer. "Yes, sir, suddenly heard that rich strike had been made, and that the stock was worth three dollars above par. I went to the idol of my heart and to her old man, and I was accepted and the marriage day named.''
 And you were spliced and lived happy all the rest of your days, of course?"
 No, sir. The wedding day had dawned, and was the happiest man in the world, when that stock took tumble. It went down to two cents on the dollar. My darling shrank away from me, her father gave me the boot, and I went into the cold world broken-hearted man."
 "And anything else?" was asked, as the drummer paused.
 "If you are willing to pay for it,'' he answered, as he rose up and looked toward the bar-room with eyes that told of human wreck without hope in his heart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
"FLORODORA~ ~

The advent Thursday evening at Polls Of '.FIorodora,' that famous musical comedy which has broken all records for continuous runs and box office receipts during the past year and a half. is awaited with the keenest in ferest. and the reason is easily ex- plained, for we are to have the same enormous organization that has been presenting this tuneful play in all the large cities and which numbers very nearly 100 members. This means that playgoers will get exactly the same article as Boston. Philadelphia, Brooklyn. Pittsburg, Baltimore, etc. As all lovers of music must know. the music of .'FIorodora" was com posed by Leslie Stuart and the book by Owen Hall. Both gentlemen have done their work so well that all America. and for that matter all the world, has been sounding their praises for more than a year and q halfs and Messrs Fisher and Ryley, who pro duced the play in this country, have come in for an even share of commen- dation for the very elaborate manner in which the play has been equipped Sale of seats Wednesday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
CHUNG TO HIS BIRTHRIGHT.
Hhere Are Limitations Even Upon g Man's Gratitude to His Px~
 server.

It was at the junction of two streets. An oldish man was about Ito step in front of an electric car going at full speed, when a hand seized him and flung him back. It was close shave, says the Chicago Chronicle, and as soon as the old man realized it he extended his hand to his rescuer and exclaimed:
 You have saved my life and I can never repay the debt.''
 T desire no thanks was the mod est reply.
 But you deserve more than thanks. l am rich man and I want to give you some substantial token of my gratitude. Here-let me write you a check for
 ''I couldn't accept anything-really, couldn't protested the other, .'but there is something you might do for me, all the same.''
 Speak and it shall be done."
 s'You are rich man and I know you by name. l am secretary of the gas company. Every month when you come in to pay your bill you raise row for half an hour and swear that we are highway robbers. If you will only agree"
 Not to raise row over my gas bill? Never, sir-neveri You saved my life and I stand ready to draw you check for $1O,00O, but as for foregoing a privilege granted only to freeborn Americans, 1 can't surren- der it--couldn't do it if you had saved my life a dozen times over.o
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
"EBEN HOLDEN"

F. NJ. Holland, fresh from his New York triumph of three months at the new Savoy theater, is scheduled for a return performance of 'tEben Holden "Wednesday evning at Poli's. Edward E. Rose. in adapting 'Eben Holden, 7 has taken the love story of the. book and made it the frame to set off the attractive qualities of the worthy s'Uncle Eben." In the beginning of the play Will Brewer and Hope have Just passed from childhood into more active scenes and realization of their love for each other These young people are impersonated by Earle Ky der and Lucille Flaven. The dis finguished actor, H. M Holland, has the principal part, bringing to it all the charm of his fine personality and the ability for which he is noted. Other members of the company are William Harris. John Frederick Cook, Jay Wilson. !. H. Bradbury, Leo Hardman, Sidney Prior. Richard Nesmith. Louis Payne. Lucille Flaven, Kate Denim Wilson. Kenyon Bishop, Laura Almonino and May Lambert. The sale of seats opens tomorrow, prices being 25, 90, 75 cents, $l and x1.50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-04-07
HOW THE sUIToR WON.
The Yoang Man Was ResourcefaI R and Finally Secured the Father's
 Consent.

Perhaps certain young man might have given up in despair when he learned that the parents of the girl who had promised to be his wife had other plans for her, but, according to was resourceful and determined. He went to see lawyer.
 .'Sir," he said to the lawyer, "I ask pardon for taking up the time of a man of your prominence with mat ter that must seem trihing to you, but it is of vital importance to me, and you are the only man I know in whose judgment have absolute confidence"
 My dear young man." replied the great lawyer, affably. "I am fattered ! by the trust you repose in me. Fur thermore, it is not as if we were strangers. You have been a guest at my house, I believe"
 .'I have" returned the young man, "otherwise I would not venture to call on you in this emergency. The fact is, sir, I have been deprived of val uable piece of property and I seek this advice as to the best method of recov- ering it.'
 ''Let us have all the facts,'' said the lawyer, settling back in his chair. ''This property was in your possession at one time, suppose?"
 Absolutely and unequivocally, sir," answered the young man.
 Actual and not merely theoretical possession?" suggested the lawyer, in- inquiringly.
 Hess than week ago, sir" asserted the young man, earnestly, ''I held it in my arms.'
 ''In your arms" repeated the law yer. s'I infer from this that it is per- sona1 property"
 Decidedly personal" said the young man.
 There wg no protest, no question as to your ownership at the time?"
 ''None whatever. While I held it everyone was perfectly satisfied so far as could judge
 Did you hold it under bill of sale, or by right of contract?"
 "It was mine under contract, sir"
 Properly executed?"
 "Not detail was neglected. per- sonally placed the seal where it be- longed-not once, but 20 times in less than that number of minutes"
 Entirely unnecessary" commented the lawyer. "Once was enough.'