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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-27

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-27
A Hearts iCkening Rumor.
(By the Associated Press. }

Liverpool, Nov. 25.-An irresponsible ru-
NOR was circulated in this city on Sunday
last to the effect that the White Star
steamship Cedric had been sunk in mid
ocean in collision with the Lampert Holt
steamship Titan. The steamship Titan
arrived today in the Mersey, and the
Lampert-Holt steamship people denounce
the reported collision and sinking Of the
Cedric as pure invention of an irrespon-
s!ble news agent.
New York, Nov. 25.-The White Star
agents here report that they have no in
formation of any mishap to the Cedric
and she is expected to arrive tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-27

Norfolk Va, Nov. 25.-General V. D.
Groner died at the Sarah Leigh Hospital
tonight He carried the message to Cen
eral Beauregard from the Confederate
War Department, ordering the alta ok
upon Fort Sumpter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
GIVEN THE LIMIT
ON THREE CHARGES.

Woman Who Dehed Police Must
Also Answer for Vagrancy.
Not only will Christina Woods. the
negro woman who caused such a COM
motion in Perry lane, and who defied
several patrolmen for four hours We'd
nesday afternoon, have to serve nine
ty days on the changing for various
forms of disorder, but she will have
to answer charge of vagrancy in the
City Court
Along with Jennie Shigg she was
given a hearing before Recorder N.Y.
rick in Police Court yesterday. The
evidence showed that the Woods wom-
an was responsible for nearly all of
the trouble and that she had done
most of the cursing. From her win
dows she hurled profanity of the worst
type at the officers and the Recorder
stated that they should have gone in
to the house and taken her out at that
time.
On each of three charges she was
fined $25 or thirty days on the chain
gang, and remanded for trial before
Judge Norwood. The Shigg woman
was charged with being disorderly and
melting riot, in that she told her COM
panion to get an axe and brain one of
the officers. She escaped with a fine
OF $25 or thirty days on the chaingang.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
GRACE CHURCH REVIVAL.
Rev. MIR. Ballard Preaching "A Series
of Sermons on Prayer.

Rev. MIR. Ballard Preaching a Series
of Sermons on Prayer.
The revival at Grace Church contin-
ues to grow in interest. The atten-
dance yesterday afternoon was very
encouraging to the pastor of the church
and all who are interested in the
meetings. AS has been announced,
Rev. Mr.. Ballard, who is assisting Mr..
Jackson, in these meetings, is giving a
series of sermons on the subject of
prayer, every afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Yesterday afternoons subject was
PRAY ing unto Cod
AS a basis for the the sermon, Mr..
Ballard read the fifth verse of the
The service was closed by a. call to all
present to go to God in earnest prayer,
first for themselves that they may be
prepared to work in the meeting and
then for those in whom the minister
was interested also.
The congregation last night was one
of the largest that has assembled yet.
Mr. Billiards. subject was 1.-The Horri-
BILE Pit" From this subject based on
Psalm, 40:2-3 the minister spoke of
some of the horrors of a. sinful life.
Many acceded to the minister's
proposition to come up for prayer that
they may lead better life.
Service will be held this afternoon
and tonight. Subject for this after
noon "Obeying and Praying" tonight
The Road to Jericho"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
SEMI-CENTENNIAL OF
EPISCOPAL ORPHANS HOME
Annual Report Read and Officers
Elected.

The fiftieth annual meeting of the
members of the Episcopal Orphans
Home was held at the home on Liber-
ty and Jefferson streets yesterday aft
ernoon. The annual report of the first
directress and of the treasurer were
read and officers for the ensuing year
elected.
The meeting was opened at o'clock
by a prayer by Rev. Robb White.
The annual report of the treasurer.
Mrs. Robert Ellington, was next read.
The names of all those who have sub
scribcd to the home during the past
year were read. The report showed
that the finances of the institution are
in a healthy state, and that the funds
have been judiciously expended,
The election resulted in the re-elec-
ton of the retiring board.
These are: Mrs. A. J. Warning, Mrs.
c. L. Jones, Mrs. Robert Ellington,
Mrs. Henry McApin, Mrs. T. M. Cum
ningham, Jr., Mrs. ]. H. Hunter, Miss
Hardee, Miss Cosens, Mrs. NJ v.
Thomas, Mrs. H. M. c.. Smith, Miss
Thomas, Mrs. w. G. Charlton, Mrs.
c. D. Owens, ard Miss M. L. Ellis.
The annual report of the first d.
rectress, Miss Ellis, proved interest
ing. The prevalence of scarlet fever
in the home during the year is related,
and generous thanks are returned to
those who contributed their profession
al and financial aid. The cost of main
tenance per capita, 1t is shown, was
greater than heretofore because of the
amounts expended for Improvements.
The report follows:
ITO the Right Reverend Bishop Nell
son and the members of the Orphans
Home of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in Chatham county, Georgia.
1.-The first directress respectfully
submits the fiftieth annual report for
the year ending March, 81, as follows:
There are at present thrity-three
children in the home. During the year
one who was of age has left, four
have been returned to their mothers
and five have been admitted. Last
summer tehre were three cases of scar
let fever. There has been no other
serious illness and the general health
has been very good. The annual cost
of maintenance has been $S7.45k per
capita. The large increase over the cost
of last year is due to the amount spent
in putting the property in thorough
repair.
1.-THE board has lost two valuable
members, one by death, the other by
removal from the city. We have the
same efficient matron and assistant
matron.
I'VE return sincere thanks to DR..
Harris for his untiring care during
the scarlet fever, and to DR.. Warning,
RI. Phillips and DR.. Hops for their
generous services. We thank also
the many friends of the orphans who
in different ways have added to their
pleasure and comfort during the year,
and we thank our Heavenly Father
for all His mercies and ask His protec-
ton and guidance for the coming
year"
At the conclusion of the meeting the
children enjoyed their annual Easter
festival. A number of Easter carols
were sung, after which they enjoyed a
feast of ice cream, cake and straw
berries.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
WANT OF A QUORUM
CAUSED DISAPPOINTMENT.
Georgia Historical Society to Hold
Another Meeting Next Week.

Georgia Historical Society to Hold
Another Meeting Next Week.
The details of the Free Library are
still a thing of the future. An adj
journed meeting of the annual meet
ing of the Georgia Historical Society
was called last night for the purpose
of arranging such details of the free
library plan as the society is called
on to do, and also to complete the re-
organization of the Georgia Historical
Society on a new basis, but because no
quorum could be had the meeting was
again postponed.
An effort will be made to have an
other meeting with the necessary at
tendance, probably the latter part of
next week. In order to assure this
the members of the society Will be
notified not only through the news
papers but also by mail.
Because of the institution of a free
library and the increase of dues to
the Historical Society, 215 members
of the latter have already rendered
their designations to the society and
it is thought that many more will be
received shortly, in fact those best
acquainted with the situation do not
expect the Historical Society to start
with more than rs to 100 members.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
NONE ESCAPED PUNISHMENT.
Recorder Myrick Was Severe in I'm
posing Penalties.

Twelve prisoners We're arraigned be-
fore Recorder Myrick at yesterdays
session of Police Court and not one of
the offenders escaped punishment The
Recorder, too was severe in the pen
alties he imposed and few escaped the
limit
Solomon Jackson, the negro who at
tempted to chop Emma Ward with an
ak, was fined $25 or thirty days on
the chaingang, and was remanded for
trial in the City Court for assault and
battery. James Golden, charged with
cursing the same woman, was fined $25
or thirty days on the chaingang.
II. l.. Miller, the young white man
arrested for theft from the store of
NJ. Dreyfus, where he had been EN-
ployed as a clerk, blandly admitted
his guilt and was remanded for trial
in the City Court for simple larceny.
Amos Green and James Jenkins, ne
groes charged with stealing iron from
the Central of Georgia Railway Com
pany, were turned over to Judge Nor
wood for punishment.
Ottowa Best, a negro sent in by
Mounted Patrolman Mccarthy, was
remanded for trial in the City Court
for carrying a concealed weapon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
BOARD OF TRADE
COMMITTEES FOR 1903.

At meeting of the directors of the
Board of Trade yesterday the Standing
and Trade Committees were an
nounced by the president as follows:
Finance-John r. Young, H. A.
Crane, I. NJ. Frank
observation-disclosures Earle, Jr., w. NJ
Davant, ]. ]. ONein.
Appeals. B. Chestnut, H. Blum, J.
r. Young, F. S. Lathrop, ]. D. Weed
T. H. Mcmillan.
Complaints-F. NJ. White, Jr. c. s.
Ellis, 7. B. Chestnut.
Information and Statistics-H. Wei
hart, F. c. Battey, ]. F. Dusenbery,
F. F. Jones, w. G. Morrell.
Marine-H. Weibert, j. w. Smith, G.
P. Walker, F. c. Battey, c. c. Ely, C.
c. Martin.
Floor-H. H. Bradley, ]. r. Walsh,
w. L. Pritchard, T. M. Haynes, c. w.
Howard.
Printing!. NJ. Frank. Thomas War
rick, Jacob Cohen.
Yards. T. Wells, ]. P. Williams, ].
c. Schwarz, w. ]. Kelly, Walter Co.
ney.
Transportation-L. McNeill, J. NJ.
Egan, Joseph Menzies, r. c. Foster, L.
E. Chalenor.
The trade committees are:
Inspection of Naval Stores-James
Earle, Jr, L. Mcneil, Walter Coney,
w. c. Powell.
Naval Stores observation-disclosures Fa-
RE, Jr, w. ]. Kelly, ]. F. c. Myers, j.
F. Dusenbery.
Inspection of Hay and Grain-W. G..
Cooper, A. B. Moore, c. w. Drummer,
H. H. Bradley, w. j. Kelly.
Grain, Flour, and Provisions-George
w Tiedeman, w. K. Pearce, r. B.
Powell.
Groceries-J. NJ. Dixon, C. NJ. Gill
bert, j. w. Motto, Jr.
Shipping George P. Walker, c. W.
Howard, H. Weibert.
Timber and Lumber-Harvey Grang-
er, G. c. Ely, G. ]. Scovel.
Stocks and Bonds-H. A. Crane, H.
Blum, J. L. Archer.
Rice-W. G. Morrell, ]. A. Huger, F.
S. I4athrop.
The subsidiary officers of the board
were all reelected, as follows
Superintendent and Secretary-C. L.
Chestnut.
Weigher and Inspector of Hay and
Grain-W. r. Davis.
Supervising Inspector of Naval
Stores-W J. B. Adams.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
FIRE Chief TO TELL
MAYOR OF FOREMAN CAMPOs' AL
LEGGED AUTHORIZATIONS.
INVESTIGATION ON TO-DAY.
INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS ARE
EXPECTED.

Member of Fire Committee of City
Council May Have Advised Cam
pos Not to Do the Work Which
the Chief Ordered Him to DO-Re-
ported That Committeeman For
got to Mention the Matter to the
Fire Chief-The Suspended Fore
man Was Ordered Reinstated by
Trip-Other Matters May Come Up.
Differences between Fire Chief John
E. Mcguire and Foreman Joseph Cam
pos of Fire Station No. 1 will be
aired at an investigation to be held
by Mayor Myers at the City Exchange
to-day. 1t is likely that other mat
tiers will also be taken up.
The Mayor yesterday ordered that
Foreman Campos who, however,
was off on a fishing trip at the
time he reinstated. Mayor Myers stated
that he did not consider it proper for
the head of a department to suspend
an officer of his department, without
first consulting the Mayor. The
alleged INSTRUMENTATION of Foreman
Campos will be gone into fully, behind
closed doors, and it is likely that the
investigation will bring out some in
teresting facts.
Supt. Mcguire insists that Foreman
Campos was guilty of INSTRUMENTATION
when he refused to perform duties re-
quired of him, and charge that the
foreman declared that the chiefs or
ders didn't go with him any longer. 1t
may develop at the investigation that
Foreman Campos was advised by a
member of the Fire Committee of
Council not to do the work, and that
the committeeman said that he would
see the superintendent about the mat
ter. Foreman Campos did not care to
make statement when seen upon his
return to the city late in the after
noon, but stated that when his side of
the trouble has been made public he
will be indicated.
At the same time the Mayor may in
quire into the destruction of the fire
alarm cable. Capt. Gillette has stated
in letter to the Mayor that the head
of the fire department was notified of
what was going to happen two weeks
before the dredge reached Barnard
street. Chief Mcguire made the same
statement of facts when the pieces of
cable were discovered in a junk shop
and the superintendent of police was
asked to take possession of them.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
PRESBYTERY MEETING
VIII BE Held in BIackshear, Begin
ming To-day.


The spring session of the Savannah
Presbytery, the most important meet
ing of the year, will be held in Black
shear to-day and tomorrow and pos
sib1y will last through Monday, though
all of the Savannah ministers who at
tend will either return to conduct
Sunday services in their churches or
else arrange to have the pulpits sup
piled.
Rev. w. A. Nisbet, pastor of West
minister Presbyterian Church, and
Rev. DIR. w. p. McCorkle, pastor of
the First Presbyterian Church, left for
the place of meeting yesterday after
noons and Rev. DR.. J. Y. Fair, pastor
of the Independent Presbyterian
Church. who though not a member of
the presbytery yet always attends, will
probably leave this morning.
At this session the annual election
will take place and the reports on
the various charges be made. The
Savannah churches have all had a
prosperous season, and will, therefore,
make a good showing. In addition TO
the meeting of the presbytery the La
dies Presbyterian Union also will meet.
Mrs. McCorkle left yesterday to at
tend this meeting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
SAME OFFICERS AT TYBEE.
Mayor Butler Thinks Resort VIII
BE More Popular Than Ever.

At the last meeting of the Mayor
and aldermen of Tybee the returning
officers were elected and there will be
no changes in the running of affairs
on the island this season.
Mr.. Frank w. Storer is clerk of
Council and Arthur Rabin is chief of
police. Mayor Butler said yesterday
that no war will be waged on mosqui-
toes, because there is too much marsh
land in the neighborhood of the island
that cannot be reached, even though
the use of kerosene is advantageous.
The Tybee Railroad will begin run
ming trains oftener on May 8, but the
Tybee Hotel will not open until the
middle of the month. Mr.. Charles F.
Graham is getting the hotel in readi-
ness for the summer season. Mayor
Butler expects that Tybee will be more
popular than ever and is now finishing
three new cottages on First and Main
streets. Street signs have also been
put UP by the Mayor and they are the
first on the island.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
HUSSARS ENJOYED CAPT.
GORDON'S HOSPITALITY
And Presented Him with Handsome
Silver Salad Service.

anu PRESENTED Him WIN HuuusOme
Silver Salad Service.
The serenade rendered Capt. w. w.
Gordon, Jr., by the members of the
Georgia Husars in honor of his birth
day last night was a very enjoyable
affair.
The troopers met at the armory in
full dress Uniform at $50 o'clock, and
under escort of the First Regiment
Band, proceeded to Capt. Gordon's res
idence on Drayton street, under COM
mand of Lieut.. Silverburg. Several
patriotic airs were played by the band.
at the conclusion of which Capt. Cor
don appeared and welcomed the men
into his home, where a right royal en-
tertainment had been prepared for
them.
One of the most pleasant incidents
of the evening was the presentation of
a birthday remembrance, in the form
of a handsome heavy silver salad
bowl with fork and spoon. Upon the
bowl, which was lined in gold, was
the inscription ITO Capt. w. w. Cor
don, Jr.," on the one side, and on the
other, From the Georgia Hussa RS, !"
while on each of the accompanying
pieces was inscribed the initials of the
host.
The presentation was made by Col.
Peter w. Meldrim. Col Meldrim spoke
in words of praise of the manner in
which the troop had been strengthen
ed through the energies of its new
captain, saying that his place as COM
mander was his both by heredity and
by dint of service. The GOrdOns, he
said, had always been prominent in the
troop and it's stanchest friends. He
congratulated the host upon the ami
versary of his birth, and, in behalf of
the men, extended their good wishes
and hopes of happy returns.
Capt. Gordon replied very feelingly
saying that to be remembered by his
men in such sincere fashion more than
amply repaid him for any efforts which
he might have expended in the past in
their behalf, adding that he would al
ways hold the interest of the Hussars
dear in his heart, and would ever
consider it a privilege to serve them in
any capacity.
After the supper had been served,
other speeches were made, and the
evening enjoyed to its fullest extent
Besides the members of the Hussars,
of whom tire were about forty, there
were present: Gen. w. w. Gordon,
Col. Peter w. Meldrim, Lieut.. Col
Beirne Gordon, Capt. Thomas Hunter,
Capt. c. A. L Cunningham, Capt. j. c.
Postel1, Capt. A. Gordon Cassels and
Lieut.. Frank Screven.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
Change in Schedules Via SeabOard
Air Line Railway.

Effective April II, the Seaboard All
Line Railway, will change it's pas
senger service in and out of Savannah
as follows: Seaboard's Florida Limited
and Seaboard's New York Limited, be.
ing withdrawn for the season:
Southbound-Trains leave Savannah
for Brunswick, Jacksonville and Florl-
da points at $40 a. m, instead of SO;
and 2:25 p. M, instead of 1920 p. m.
Northbound-Trains leave Savannah
for Columbia, Norfolk, Richmond and
Eastern cities at 1:15 p. M, instead OF
1880, there being no change in the Sea-
boards mail which leaves Savannah
at 1910 a. m.
Through Pullman cars on all trains
to and from Jacksonville, New York
and intermediate points. Cafe dining
cars win be handled on day trains
Above time. railroad or Goth. merid-
ian.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
MAY HEAD GREATER
GEORGIA COMMITTEE

Maj. ]. Ferris Cam, a director Of
the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr.. w.
j. Donlan, secretary of that organiza-
ton, left last night for Macon, to
attend q meeting of the COM
mittee of the Greater Georgia As
ISOLATION and to extend it an invitation
to visit Savannah and deliver an ad-
dress before the members of the Cham
Der of Commerce.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
TO INSPECT Y. M. C. A.
OF THE SOLDIERS.

Mr.. James Banks, army secretary OF
the Y. NJ. C. A. and a member of the
International Committed, was in Sa-
vannah yesterday, and, in the after
noon, with Secretary Johnson of the
local association, visited Fort Screven
to inspect the branch of the Army Y
NJ. c. A. established there.
This branch has been doing good
work despite the meager equipment
that it has. The interest taken in II
is shown by the fact that thirty of its
members visited Savannah Sunday to
attend Easter services at the different
churches, and were present at the Y.
M. c. A. meeting in the afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
FREE POPULAR CONCERT.

The Phillips & Crew Co. will give
their opening recital this afternoon at
their piano parlors No. 10 Perry street
west, beginning at 5 o'clock. 1t will
be given under the direction of Mr..
Banks, who will be assisted by Mrs.
NJ. Ed Wilson, soprano; Mrs. w. A.
Bishop, pianist; Mrs. Claudia Hazen
White, elocutionist, and Master Car
ter barrow, boy soprano. This will
be the first musicale given by the
Phillips & Crew Co. and large at
tendance is assured, as those who will
take part are well known to the mu-
steal people of the city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
ADLER AGAIN PRESIDENT.
Annual Election of Retail Mer-
chants Associations Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Re-
tail Merchants Association held yes
terday afternoon at the Screven
House, Mr. Leopold Adler was re-
elected president. The report of the
treasurer showed that the association
is in a f1ourishing condition.
No business of public interest was
transacted at the meeting. The cleo
ton of officers resulted as follows:
President-Leopold Adler.
First Vice Presidents. Krouskoff.
Second Vice President-L. G.
Schwarzbaum.
Treasurer-D. B. Morgan.
Secretary-Sig Gardner.
Directors-B. H. Levy, Joseph w.
Jackson. S. E. Theus, A. S. Nichols
L. Adler, S. Krouskoff, L. G.. Schwarz-
baum, Sig. Gardner and D. b. Nor
gan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
TO PROTECT CEMETERY.

Ordinance to Prevent Taking of
Flowers from Laurel Grove.
1t is probable that at the next meet
ing of City Council an ordinance will
be introduced, the passage of which
will mean that no person will be per-
mitted to take flowers or plants from
Laurel Grove Cemetery.
The ordinance will most likely be-
come a law and will be carried out
to the letter. Persons will not even
be permitted to pluck flowers on their
own lots, and take them from the GEM
etery. 1t has been found, it is al
legged, that owners of lots have taken
flowers from adjoining lots and claimed
them as their own. If the ordinance
is passed no one will be permitted to
leave the cemetery with flowers, and
plain clothes men will keep their eyes
on the egresS.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
TEMPLARS AND SHRINERS.

Palestine Commandery, knights
Templar, will hold a conclave April
"a to ipstal the officers elected on Good
Friday. The conclave will begin at
1880 o'clock in order that the members
of the commandery may be able to at
tend a ceremonial session of Alec Tenn
pie, Mystic Shriners, which will be
held later in the evening and at which
a large number of candidates will be
lied across the hot sands of the des-
arf -
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
Go North by Sea,

For rest, recreation and a pleasant
trip travel via Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company steamers,
Savannah to Baltimore and Philadel-
phia. Through tickets sold to Wash
ington, New York, Boston, Elmira,
Pittsburg, Buffalo, Chicago, etc., at
fares lower than via rail and include
meals and stateroom berth on steamer.
]. W. Smith, agent, 112 Bull street.
ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
CITY BREVlTIES.

The monthly organ recital in st.
Johns Church was given by Mr..
George Blakeley, organist and choir
master, last night, and, as is usual,
was attended by a large audience.
A meeting of the Executive Board of
Julia Mcleod Chapter of Kings
Daughters will be held at the indie
pendent Presbyterian Church Sunday
school room tomorrow morning at II
O'Clock.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
CLERK OF COURT OF
ORDINARY Qualified

Mr. Joseph Molina qualified brS pre
Judge McAlpin yesterday morning as
Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, in
pursuance TO his appointment to Nlc-
coed ]. Robert Creamer, who, at the
same time assumed his duties as Clerk
of Council.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-17
oklahoma, Indian Territory and
Texna.

On the first and third Tuesdays of
April, May and June, the Frisco Sys-
tenn Saint Louis and San Francisco
Railroad) will have on sale reduced
one way and round trip tickets from
Birmingham, Memphis and Saint Lou
is to points in Arkansas, Missouri, Ok
lahoma, Indian Territory, and Texas.
Write w. T. Saunders, G. A., P. D..
Frisco System, Atlanta, Ga, for infor-
mation.-ad