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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
TIME BALL DROPS AGAIN.
New Detaching Apparatus Put In
and Time Ball Service Resumed.

New DetachinE Apparatus Put In
and Time Ball Service Resumed.
The new detaching apparatus for
the time ball on the Cotton Exchange
was put in operation yesterday and
the time ball dropped from the tall
staff for the first time since Oct. II.
The new apparatus was received
several days ago by Mr.. Clarence o.
Hatch in charge of the photographic
office. The work of installing it took
some time and yesterday morning
test was made to see that it was in
working order. At noon the signal
dropped on time and will drop here
after at noon, 18th meridian time.
The old apparatus, which had been
in use on the Cotton Exchange and
the Custom House ever since the time
ball has been in service here was worn
out. There has never been any delay
IN the signals over the wires, but the
apparatus failed to drop the ball and
1t became SO unreliable that it was
discontinued altogether until a new
apparatus could be put in. That now
in use is the latest improved machin-
cry from the D'Olier Engineering Com
pany Of Philadelphia. There is every
assurance that the time ball will here
after drop on time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
SHOT AT TWO MEN
BUT ONLY HIT ONE.
Pat FIannigan's Fire Was Returned,
But Bullets Missed Him.

Pat FIannigan's Fire Was Returned,
But Bullets Missed Him.
In a shooting ARRAY on Mill and
Bay streets yesterday afternoon Mike
Nolan was shot through the arm by
Patrick Flanagan. aged 60 years.
Flanagan also shot at Charles G..
Gattman, and Gattman returned the
fire. Neither was wounded, however.
The shooting of Nolan occurred in a
house while the second shooting &C.
cured in Gattman's store.
Flanagan was arrested by Mounted
Sergeant T. C. Murphy for assault
with intent to murder by shooting No
Ian, and for shooting at Gattman.
Nolan was arrested on a charge of
assaulting and beating Flanagan. No
charge was entered against Gattman.
1t was stated at police headquarters
that he was in his store when Flanni-
gan entered and started the shooting.
So far as the police were able to
learn there had been bad blood be-
tween Flanagan and Nolan for some
time. 1t was alleged that a woman
was in some way connected with the
case. Flanagan had been drinking,
although he claims that he did not
use his pistol until he had been at
tackled and beaten by Nolan. He de-
clared that Gattman had attempted to
help Nolan and that for this reason he
fired at him. The shooting occasioned
a great deal of excitement in Yama-
craw. The defendants will be given a
hearing by Recorder Myrick in Police
Court this morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
POLICE DOUBT MURDER
OF NEGRO BABY.
Detective Murphy Made an Investi-
cation of the Mystery.

Detective Murphy Made an Investi-
cation of the Mystery.
There were no developments in the
Ogeechee canal baby mystery yester-
day and there is but little likelihood
that there will be any. The body was
buried at the expense of the county,
and the matter will probably end there.
Detective Murphy made an investi-
cation and saw the body. He did not
discover any marks of violence, and
the infant looked as though it may
have been deformed. 1T had been
doubled in the small box, and it's head
was crowded into corner, but so far
as the plain clothes man could see,
there was no fracture of the skull, and
nothing to show that the baby had
met a violent death.
When the matter was first reported
at police headquarters the officers
doubted that a 2-months-old babe had
been murdered by being struck in the
head. They commended that if the child
had been killed Intentionally it would
probably have been smothered. The
child was dressed in clean clothes and
the police are now of the opinion that
it was placed in the box and buried
on the canal bank to save the expense
of a funeral. The officers say that if
the child had been murdered its body
would hardly have been taken to the
canal bank in broad daylight. Detec-
tive Murphy learned that the remains
were buried by two women and a man
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
REQUIEM MASS FOR
MOTHER BEASLEY.
Funeral Was Largely Attended by
PrOtestants and Catholics.

Funeral Was Largely Attended by
Professionals and Catholics.
The funeral of Mother Beasley, who
died Sunday morning while engaged
in prayer before the shrine of the Bless
ed Virgin, was held yesterday morn
ing from the Sacred Heart Church, at
$50 o'clock. The funeral was largely
attended, there being no available
seats in the entire church and the
aisles being crowded with those who
had loved and respected the aged
lady. Mass was said by Rev. Father
Gregory, rector of St. Benedicts
Church.
In accordance with the wish ex-
pressed by Mother Beasley in her will
no words of eulogy were said during
the service. The prayers of the church
were said over her and then the body
was taken to its last resting place.
Mr.. Barber sang during the mass and
appropriate music was rendered by
the church organist, Mr.. James Kopp.
The pallbearers, selected in accord
ance with the wishes OF the deceased,
were members of the Mutual Aid So
ciety of St. Benedict's Church. They
were: Messrs. w. E. Bulloch, I. S.
Mitchell, c. F. Dezara, Joseph King,
William Desverge, and James Doves.
The interment was in the Cathedral
Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
PUT HIS FEET ON HIM
AND ROW FOLLOWED.
r. e. Parker Stabbed Twice in the
Head and William McGreaI Ar

r. e. Parker Stabbed Twice in the
Head and William McGreaI Ar
rested.
Following a difficulty in the gallery
at the theater last night, R. E. Parker
of No. AIS Tattnall street, was stabbed
twice in the head.
William McGreal is charged by the
police with having done the cutting
and ]. Mccarthy is alleged to have
been an accessory in that he gave Nc
Greal the knife The trouble started
when Parker charged McGreal with
having put his feet on him.
There was a wordy alteration fol-
lowed by an exchange of blows and the
parties were elected from the gallery
at once by the theater detectives. The
cutting followed in the street.
Parker went to the office of
DR.. G. w. Heriot, where his
wounds were dressed. McGreal and
Mccarthy were arrested by Bicycle Of
ficer Christie and were sent to the po-
lice station. They furnished bail for
their appearance in Police Court this
morning, when the trouble will be in
vestigatd by Recorder Myrick.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
SCHOOL APPROPRIATION
SHOWS LARGE INCREASE.
Indicates Great Increase i'm school
Population in Chatham County.

Indicates Great Increase i'm school
Population in Chatham County.
The report given in the Morning
News yesterday that 4S,793.19 had
been awarded by the state to the
Chatham county schools was good
news to Supt. Otis Ashmore and the
Board of Education. 1t means an in
crease of $3,641.19 over the amount
awarded last year and is taken as
an indication of the large increase in
the school population of the county.
No official notice of the award has
as yet been sent to Supt. Ashmore,
though he has been expecting it daily.
Word was sent last week by one of
the commissioners to the effect that
the announcement of the amounts al
lotted would soon be ready and 1t is
probable that the official notification
will arrive to-day or tomorrow.
Il consider the increased amount
awarded us as a favorable common
tary on the increase in our school
population in comparison with the in
crease in other counties" said Supt.
Ashmore. THE additional money,
more than $4,000, would have to be
the result of either a largely increased
school-fund or the increase in school
pOpuldIlOD. II II represented an III
crease in the school fund, the entire
amount would be considerable, larger
than / believe has occurred.
THE school fund, as you know, is
apportioned pro rata among the diff
ferent counties, according to their
school population. If all counties had
increased their school population at
the same rate as has Chatham coun-
ty, there would not have been such
an INCREASE, and probably not any. The
only reason which I can see for the
increase is that we have made strides
far in advance of other counties.
1.-THE school population five years ago
was 17,20S This year it is 1885, An
increase of more than 1000. The per-
centage increase is more than 10 per
cent, a record which I do not be-
lieye can b. equal Ell by any othe. com
ty in the state. 1t is a record of
which we may we'll feel proud"
The increase will mean that there
will be considerable money at the
hand of the Board of Education for
use next year. Besides this large
amount received from the state, the
county taxes net about $4,000 to the
schools, making a grand total of more
than $125,000 for use in Chatham
county. There are several improve
ments contemplated by the board and
the announcement that they have more
than $4,000 additional at their dis
posal, will probably mean that many
of these will be pushed through at
once.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Order Your Christmas Dinner

By mail and we will forward by ex-
press to any purchaser not reached by
our local delivery. We are Offering the
best at reduced prices. Fruit cakes
already baked iced or plain, or the
various ingredients for making them.
Assorted and selected nuts in every
quality and variety. Dressed turkeys.
cranberries, green peas, olives and
celery. Our stock of oranges, raisins
and apples are at once select and cheap.
Oriental figs and dates, plain or stuff
fed. with sweetened kernals. Pure
maple syrup, print butter and buck
wheat. California peaches and evapo-
rated cream. Mince meat, large fat
mackeral and asparagus tips. And best
of all, good coffee. While visiting the
city call to see US. Our prices are al
ways reasonable and our goods are
always good.
Until January we will be very cheap
on bacon, hams and lard. Southern
Grocery Company, ia Barnard street.
ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
REV. D. S. identified
WILL REMAIN

Rev. D. S. Edenfeld, who recently
rendered his resignation as pastor of
the South Side Baptist Church, has
decided to remain with the congrega-
ton. When the resignation was pre-
sented ii was rejected. At that time
there were other propositions before
the board of deacons still to be acted
upon and until announcement was
made concerning them Rev. Mr.. Eden
held would make no statement as to
whether he would remain with the
church. Everything has now been sat
isfactorily arranged and the announce
ment that he would remain as pastor
OF the church was made yesterday.
Ihis VIII be good news to the mem
pers or the congregation and 70 Mr..
Edenheld's many friends In the citv
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
ORDINARY'S CERTIFICATES
BEING ISSUED TO DEALERS.
Large Number OF Liquor Dealers
Have Applied for Licenses.

Large NUMBER OC Liquor DeuIcrS
Have Applied for Licenses.
Clerk Molina of the Ordinary's Court
was busy yesterday issuing certificates
of registration to all dealers who are
required by the law to take out special
licenses.
The large registration of liquor deal
ers indicates that the list of those en-
gaging in the traffic this year would
be much larger than during the past
year.
A new rule has been established in
the Ordinary's office relative to the is
suing of certificates of registration. No
one who takes out a certificate will be
allowed to cancel it without direct APP
plication to the Controller General. A
large number of people have taken ad-
vantage of the time allowed them
heretofore in which to take out their
license by engaging in the business for
short time and then declaring that
they could make no money, and give
up the business.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Christmas Oranges.

If you contemplate shipping Florida
oranges and grape fruit as Christmas
presents this season, we would urge
you to book your orders at the earliest
possible moment to insure, not only
careful attention, but to obtain time
ly transportation.
We are provided with an ample sup
ply of finest fruit, and can in most
cases deliver shipments prepaid to
house" in any part of the United
States.
Our success in this feature of our
business for the past twenty years is
a guarantee for the future. w. D.
Simkins & Co., 213 & 215 Bay street,
west, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
COMMISSIONS FOR
CADET OFFICERS.
Benedictine College Closes for Holt
days TO-MOrrOw Afternoon.

The commissions for the officers of the
Benedictine Battalion Georgia Cadets
have arrived, and the officers have been
duly sworn in. The requirements in
all cases were exactly the same as for
similar ranking officers in the Georgia
State Troops and similar oath was
required. All conditions were COM
piled with, and the officers are now
in command of the battalion and con-
Quoting the drills, under the personal
supervision of the commandant, Col.
Jordan F. Brooks.
This week is a busy one at the col
lege, all classes being engaged in the
examinations which mark the close of
the fall term. At the usual hour to-
morrow afternoon the college will close
for the holidays. 1t will reopen again
on Jan. 4.
The fall term has been a success in
every sense of the word. The new
collegiate class was organized this year
and the work in this department has
gone on smoothly and rapidly. Con-
siderable ground has been covered by
the cadets, though all has been done
thoroughly and exactly. The new sub
jects introduced this year have been
taken up with a vim and the class is
now in position to move rapidly for
Wafu during the two remaining terms.
In the military line the success has
also been great. The battalion began
the year with about an equal number
of old men and new men. The new
men have been drilled into shape, and
to-day it is difficult to tell which ones
have had the longer training in milf
tary life. All of the work has been
done under the supervision of Col. Jor-
dan F. Brooks. A new departure, the
Incorporating of the battalion in the
Georgia Cadets, was also started this
year, and the officers are now COM
missioned by the Governor. All ranks
are conferred only for excellence in
drill and in knowledge of military tao
tics
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
TUNNEL PLANS
FINALLY AGREED ON.
Sent to President Erwin of A. C. L.
for His Final Approval.


AS soon as the plans for the Gwin-
nett street tunnel have been approved
by President Erwin of the Atlantic
Coast Line, and this will be done
shortly, bids will be advertised for.
At the City Exchange yesterday aft
ernoon Engineer Tutwiler, of the Coast
Line, met Mayor Myers, the director
of public works and the city engineer.
The plans as agreed upon by the city
and the Savannah Electric Company,
were gone over by the railroad engi-
neer and he announced that he would
recommend their adoption.
Engineer Tutwiler agreed to approve
twenty-foot roadways on the COM
pany's right of way, on the eastern
and western sides of the track, with
the understanding. however, that the
Coast Line is to keep the title to the
property. The session lasted only a
short while, and there were no diff
ferences. The plans, along with a let
ter from Mayor Myers, will be for
warded at once to President Erwin.
Mayor Myers stated that just as soon
as Mr.. Erwin returns the plans with
his approval, bids will be advertised
for
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22

Holiday rates via Atlantic Coast
Line: Atlantic Coast Line announces
rate one and one-third fares plus .5
cents for the round trip for Christmas
Holidays. Tickets will be sold Dec.
1926 inclusive. Dec. 30 and 81, 1903;
Jan. l. with return limit Jan. 4, 1904
Teachers and students OF schools and
colleges will be accorded same rate,
tickets to be sold Dec. 1922, inclusive
with return limit Jan. 8, 1904, upon
presentation of certificates signed bv
superintendents, principals or presi-
dents. All information cheerfully fur
nished at City Ticket Office, De Soto
Hotel, phones 73."-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Christmas Offerings.

A complete assortment of pianos OF
latest styles. from noted makers, to be
sold at factory prices. Mathushek,
Weber. Ivers & Pond. Haines Bros =,
McPhail, Lester, and others, all select
ed for sweetness and purity of tone.
durability, adaptability TO climatic con-
ditions and general excellence.
Remember, factory prices for cash or
on easy terms. Call and inspect our
superb stock.
Special holiday sales. Ludden &
Bates S. NJ. H., John d. Murphy
Manager, open evenings until Christ
mas .-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
FEW PEOPLE DRINK
Pure Mocha and Java Coffee, They
Only Think They Do.

II you want the old government
Java and genuine Arabian Mocha, you
will have to pay IS cents a pound
or three pounds for 81, and get It from
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company It's not like that so-calIed
Java ana Mocha you buy from the gro
Ger, put up IN cans. All our cof-
fees are roasted In their natural state
free from grease or water When Won
want the real article, come 10 us. The
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com.
panN JOG Broughton street, west. Tel
ephone 6lg.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Effective Nov. Is, table de hote

Effective Nov. Is, table de hote"
service in dining cars on Florida and
West Indian Limited" via Atlantic
Coast Line. was resumed. Effective
Nov. 20, dining car will run from New
York to Jacksonville, instead of New
York to Savannah. Meals served from
the best products of Eastern and
Southern markets. Service on this
splendid train is unequaled. Two hours
quicker than any other line to New
York. Convenient arrival and de-
parture time at Jacksonville. Consult
the purple folder, and apply to ticket
agent or w. H. Leahy, division pas
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Southern Railway announces rate Of
one and one-third fares plus 25 cents
for the round trip. account Christmas
Holiday. Tickets on sale Dec. 2s. "a.
rs, 80, 81 and Jan. l, with final limit
Jan. 4. To teachers and students Of
schools and colleges same rate win be
granted on Dec. 16 to % inclusive
with final limit Jan. s. but only upon
presentation and surrender of certifi-
Gates signed by superintendents, prin-
cipals or presidents of the various in
stitutions. Information gladly furnish
ed upon application to Depot Ticket Of
fee, Union Station. or TO City Ticket
Once, i4i Bull street I'D.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Students Rates for the Holidays.
Via SeabOard Air Line Railway

For teachers and students of schools
and colleges, tickets will be on sale via
Seaboard Air Line Railway at rate of
one and one-third fare, plus rs cents.
Dec. 16 to "a, inclusive; good returning
until Jan. g. If desired, arrangements
can be made to prepay for the tickets
at Savannah, having them delivered to
the student at his school, without adj
ditional expense. Full information at
City Ticket Office, Bull street. Both
phones No. 2s. Note two additional
selling dates.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Holiday Excursion Rates via Gem
trail of Georgia Railway.

Tickets on sale Dec. 16 to "a, 1908
inclusive, for teachers and students of
schools and colleges holding certifi-
Gates; final limit Jan. 8, 1904; to gen
eral public Dec. %, "a, rs, 30, and 81.
and Jan. l. 1904; final limit Jan. 4. 1904
For rates, schedules and full partic-
ulars, apply to Ticket Offices, 1O7 Bull
street, Central Passenger Station, or
nearest agent.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Georgia school of Technology, At
Ianta, Gu.

Entrance examinations for appli-
cants begin at 8 a. m, Dec. 81. Full
particulars of the school and explicit
information as to text books and ex-
tent of examinations will be sent on
application.
Students are received at any time.
but applicants are advised to report
on DEC. o. space IN the dormitories
must be applied for beforehand. Al
dress Lyman Hall. President. At
ianta, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Going 20 FIoridnf
Travel Via seaboard Air Line

TF"VeI VIA seabOard Ar Line Ry.
Because it is the Short Line" and
has Pullman cars on all trains. Two
trains daily with through Pullman cars
to Tampa without change. Direct con-
nection at Jacksonville in Union Sta
ton for all East Coast points. Sea-
board Air Line Interchangeable mile
age tickets are just the proper thing
for tourist travel in Florida. Saves
money. Seaboard City Office, Z Bull
street. Both phones No. 2s.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Blackshear, Ga, Dec. -, 1903

Blackshear, Ga, Dec. ~, 1903.
Mr.. ]. T. Shuptrine,
Savannah, Ga:
Dear Sir--I received the package
Of Fragrant Skin Balm and after
using it two nights all traces of chaps
on hands have vanished.
recommend it to any one
in need of the best thing for chapped
hands. Yours truly,
ISAAC LASKY.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Large Assortment of Pretty Next
can Drawn work

30 many styles and such elegant
selections Of imported Mexican drawn
work, each one o. which would make
grand prize ~ any party. Such
beautiful table ad0rnWeDts as we have
Of Mexican drawn work, are worthy Of
your attention, Lippman's. corner
Congress ana BaTnaTd.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Mexican Drawn Work.

We have the genuine article import
ed from Mexico. Call and see some
thing exquisite in table cloths with
doilies to match, dainty, grand, ma
jestic, really fit to adorn a kings ia BILE
at, Lippman's, corner Congress and
Barnard .-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Ro,s, md GirIs, Pre.on..

Hundreds of suitable articles of last
ing and substantial value in Sternbere
& Co.'S magnificent stock. Twenty
five per cent. discount on all DUR.
chases at private sale from now until
ChriStmas.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22

An exceptional opportunity TO re-
plenish or acquire family siIverware"
Is offered ia sternberg g. Co.'S fine
stock. Treat yourself 20 a Christina
present that viii be a perpetual safie-
faction and save money At a.. Twenty
I'VE per cent. discount on all purchases
o. private sale tili ChrletmAs.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
Rail and Water Rates Very Cheap
Via SeabOard Air Line Railway,

To Baltimore. Md, and return only
$500: to New York city and return
only $500; and good returning six
months, are now on sale daily via Sea-
board Air Line Railway. These are
very attractive cheap trips and the
time is quick, too. Full information
Bull street. Both phones No. 2S.-
ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
seaboard Air Line RAILWAY.
Christmas Holiday Rates

Tickets on sale Dec. 20. "a. 2b. 30, 81.
and Jan. !; good returning until Jan.
4; rate one and one-third fare pius 2g
cents. seaboard City Ticket Office. 7
Bull street Both phones No. 2s Full
Information cheorfully giyen.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
A La Carte Cafe Service
Via seaboard Air Line Railway

Two through trains daily to New
York city and the East, both of which
have la carte cafe service. via Sea-
board Air Line Railway. Full infor-
nation City Ticket Office, Bull street.
Both phones No 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22
n You DesIre n FIne WAGON

For a gentleman, lady, boy or miss,
sternberg q co.'s fine stock presents an
unusual opportunity. Twenty-Five Der
cent discount on all purchases AZ pri.
yats sale until Christmaa.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-22

From now until Christmas stern-
berg a Co will allow twenty-five per
cent discount on any article bought
~ private sale from their handsome
ana valuable jsWelry stock.--ad.