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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
IMPROVEMENTS AT
THE De SOTO
Beautiful Dining Room Formally
Opened Last Might.

opened Last Night.
Watson and Powers, proprietors of
the De Soto, have spent large amount
of money during the last month IN
improv ements about the hotel and the
dining room was formally opened with
supper last night. 1t was with great
reluctance that the guests gave up
the piazza cafe which the coming of
cool weather necessitated, but one and
all We're highly pleased with the inn
provements in the dining room.
The chandeliers have been rilised
eighteen inches. and the old lights
have been replaced by new ones with
frosted globes. The old black decora-
tions of the chandeliers has given
place to an elaborate color scheme of
light green. The green is emphasized
with warm worries and strong bands
Of gold The color effect is beautiful
and the pale green is everywhere evil
dent In addition to the lights which
were used last year between seventy
five to 100 new ones have been placed
at. the heads of the massive columns
which surround the room.
The bay windows are fitted up with
individual tables. These tables are
lighted with incandescent lights COW
cred with red shades. The effect of
the soft red lights in contrast to. the
pale green of the remainder of the
room is unusually beautiful. A num-
Der of smaller tables have also been
placed throughout the dining room in
stead of having all six-seated tables
as last year. The new dining room
is now one of the finest in the en-
tire South and for use as a ball room
it will be unexcelled. The raising of
the chandeliers has had the effect of
dffusing the lights over the entire
room and in this way alone the i'm
provements are invaluable.
Throughout the corridors the old
combination gas and electric chandel-
iers have been replaced with ceiling
chandeliers, and ground glass globes
encasing the lights. A number of ad-
ditional lights have been placed in the
office and entire new fixtures are to
be put in for the cigar cases, etc.
The breakfast room has been refin-
ished in it's original design as has also
the main drawing room. The Liberty
street parlor has been retouched in
delicate blue color scheme and the
electric fixtures have been finished off
in silver. The writing room has been
retouched with terra Gotta. All of the
CHESTS rooms have been fitted out
anew. One item alone that has been
added is 200 Morris chairs.
The work was done by L. Haber-
stroh & Son of Boston under the per-
sonal direction of Architect w. G.
Preston.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11

excursionists spend money when they
visit a city, but tourists leave a great
deal more behind. for the reason that
they can afford to. Savannah's nat
ural beauties and it's exceptional eli
mate attracted many strangers, even
when it was not in the tourist class.
Many more will come, now that it is
classed a tourist city. No place can
offer as many attractions for Northern
and Western visitors. There is much
to interest here, and the roads are ex-
cellent for driving, bicycle riding and
automobiling. There is nothing to be
found elsewhere that the tourist can
not secure in Savannah, and for this
reason they are certain to come. We
have many things that other places
cannot offer.
Chamber of Commerce Committee.
MIR. II. H. Livingston. chairman Of
the special committee from the Cham
Der of Commerce, which had in charge
the matter of tourist rates, was graft
fed when he learned that the work
done by his committee was not without
result. On this committee were Mr.. l.
A. solomons, Mr.. NJ. Dryfus, Mr.. Ed.
l.. Byck and Mr.. A. S. Nichols.
Secretary Donlon rendered US val
liable aid in our work" said Mr.. Liy-
ingston. "Of course we are greatly
pleased with what has happened. and
/ predict that there will be more than
twice the usual number of tourists in
Savannah this winter. The hotel keep
ers and the business men are certain
to be benefited by what the Chamber
Of Commerce has accomplished. / feel
that it is one of the biggest things that
has ever been done for the city. Sa-
vannah will be advertised extensively
by the railroads in their descriptive
books on tourist points, although she
is well enough known to attract tourists
over the other cities in the tourist
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
is OF GREAT BENEFIT
MAYOR SAYS TOURIST RATES
MEANS MUCH FOR SAVANNAH.
CONGRATULATIONS OFFERED.
MAYOR SAYS CREDIT is DUE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The Mayor Gratified at the work
Done by the Trade BOdy-Snys
That Many More Tourists win
Visit SaVannah-Attractio ns Offer
ed That Cannot BE Found Else
where-NO Place Is So Historical
and Beautiful, or Offers So Many
Fine Paved Ronds-WiIl Benefit
the Business Men.
1t means much for Savannah, and
the Chamber Of Commerce, and its spe-
cial committee that worked the matter
through with such marked success are
to be congratulated.
In this manner Mayor Myers COM
mented on the announcement made in
the Morning News that Savannah had
won its fight for tourist rates. Business
men were elated over the news, and
there was rejoicing on every side.
THE fact that Savannah has been
placed in the tourist class means very
much for the city" said the Mayor.
There are many benefits to be derived,
and the merchants and hotel keepers
should feel happy. Too much praise
cannot be given the Chamber of Com
merce and its president and commit
tees. Savannah has been trying for a
long while to secure tourist rates. and
it has remained for the Chamber Of
Commerce to get it in this class.
Many New Visitors.
'Now that Savannah is tourist
,,oinf its visitors during the winter
months will be twofold more. Ordinary
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11

letter writing, arithmetic and in oues-
tons which will be asked regarding
boilers and machinery Applicants must
have had at least five years actual ex-
perience as chief engineers of ocean or
inland steamships of over 100 gross
tons, or as first assistant on inland
steamers of 600 gross tons, or ocean
steamer of 1,50o gross tons. The posi-
ton pays salary of $1,000 per annum
The examination for an assistant in
soil management is held on Nov. II,
and is to fill vacancy in the Bureau
of Soils. The salary is $1,000 to 81. 400
per annum.. Applicants must be at
least 20 years of age and must make
satisfactory averages in photographic
and teXtural rela lions of soils, air and
moisture relations of soils, chemical re-
lations of soils, temperature relations
of soils and organic relations Of soils.
The examination may require more
than the one day for completion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
MORE EXAMINATIONS
FOR CIVIL SERVICE.

"ree Additional Examinations
'""ed to November Lists Here.
Word has been received at the sa-
anhah postofice announcing three
n.oFe examinations to be held in No
V'noer at that Office. The exanlina-
. IONS are to secure eligibles to fill the
s'S'uons of examiner Of surveys, To-
- ana assistant inspector of boilers
~ assistant in soil management.
me examination for examiner of sur
ana SS VII be held on Nov. IL and ~,
cas- can y 70 secure eligibles to fill two va
sizes IN the general land Office at
m".t les OF $3.50 per diem. Applicants
tar make satisfactory averages in let
pr. wiring. arithmetic, theory and
|fp ru.ice OF land surveying, public land
ana eylng, observations for meridian,
lns.. III the use and care of instru-
cuts The experience of the appli-
TIM tbs VIII also be taken into eonsidera-
ara ara, wo days of seven hours each
~ qulred for the examination.
AM Ne examination for local and assist
M, '4ispector Of boilers will be held on
IN a., 40 and 10. and is to secure eligibles
n vacancy in the district Of
be %a.llie, Tenn. All applicants must
nu.4 tween rs and 55 years of age and
's' make satisfaatnrY Averages in
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
TO FORM A WOMAN'S CLUB.
Class in Parliamentary Law Is Be-
ing Organized as "A FOrerunner.

Class in Parliamentary Law Is Be-
ing Organized as FOrerunner.
An effort is being made in Savannah
to organize Woman's Club. In order
to lead up to proper understanding
of the conduct of business, a class is
being formed to study parliamentary
law under Roberts Rules of Order.
The ladies who are foremost in the
movement say that Savannah is very
much behind in the matter, and are
anxious to have such club formed. Sa-
yannah is one of the only cities of its
size in the Union which has not such
an organization. The literary influence
which the club would disseminate, ,tlN
great good it would do and the enjoy
nent It would afford are, the ladies say,
incalculable.
It is probable that the present VIM
ter will witness the organization OF
club with a large and representative
membership.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
BAKER, BRUNSWICK,
BANKRUPT

A. II. Baker of Brunswick, through
his attorney, j., D. Sparks, filed his petit
ton in voluntary bankruptcy in the Of
flee of the clerk of the United States
District Court yesterday. His liabili-
ties are placed at $6,572.74, and his as
sets at s507.2s. His petition was re-
ferred to Max Isaacs, referee for the
Brunswick district.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
DROPPED DEAD AT HER HOME.

Mrs. Caroline Chalmers dropped dead
at her home, No. Ill Estill avenue yes
terday afternoon. She was at work
in the kitchen about 2 o'clock, when she
was attacked with apoplexy and died
in few minutes. Her funeral will
take place at $3.50 o'clock this morning
at Laurel Grove Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
How Does It Fit?

That is the first question you ask when
you put on a new suit Every little point
comes up for criticism. Is the collar too high
or too low? Are the shoulders properly
balanced and shaped? Are the sleeves right
in length? Is the back, the front, too loose or
too tight? Are the trousers too long or too
short? Do they hang right?
All these clothes-features you will find
to be "just right if you are fitted properly
with clothes of following makes:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses to
colored persons have been issued by
Clerk Joseph Molina in the Court Of Or
binary:
Mack Baker to Julia Jones.
Nathaniel Greene Of EstiH. 8. c., to
Emma Walkan
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11

Congressman Sulzer of New York
is credited with having uttered this
gem Of mixed metaphor: They will
keep cutting the wool from the sheep
that lays the golden egg unta they
pump 1t dry"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11

Continued from Page Sixteen.)
but as Viola in Twelfth Night" should
begin in the good old way" Actresses
are all a tiny bit superstitious, and a
plan which has proved pleasingly prof
table and artistically successful is not
likely to be departed from without very
good reasons Miss Allen is to appear
in Savannah Dec. 10.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11

Whatever your tasewhatever your needsfor whatever
occasonto please yourself any ese for business
recreation dress for morning afternoon evening
you will find the ideal style kind here in the right
patterns and right shapes. 25c to $1.00
We will show you the best quality scarfs at SOC that
you'll find in the town.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
VIOLA ALIENS DEBUT
IN TWELFTH NIGHT"

Continued from Page sixteen.)
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11
Co.
Brock & Co., Union Made.

This is the great advantage you have in giving us your
order BY assuming the risk that the garments
must fit you to YOUR OWN LIKING otherwise you need
not accept them. SUITS to order $500 to $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-11

Now that Savannah is a tourist
noint. it's visitors during the winter
months will be twofold more. Ordinary
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
THE CITY HALL SLABS ARE PURGED.
Because of Suspected Pollution by ''ScaDs
Thew Receive Union Exorclsm.

The marble slabs that to surmount the steps
of the old staircase in the City Hall are no"
nurged These slabs were cut by marble cutters IL
first class fashion and according to the plans dp
proved by William NJ. Aiken superVlsAls or. 80.
- +ha borouqb and were shipped to this city from
vermont The horrible suspicion was aroused as
coon as union Iaborer5 were called upon TO put
them in place that "scab' labor had been useu OH
them. -, ,o-
Several conferences were held' ana Ie loo.i
w., o,t+ar- ,,nion decided that it could not allow
the marble to be used until it had passed through
the unions hands. Mr.. Aiken was Obliged 10 con
sent to the removal of the slabs to union es'ao-
lishment on the East Side Tney were Cal ~ 'oo 80
- : -, wagon nv a union horse, driven by d
union driver and they came back in the same way
Yesterday Mr.. Aiken warned the men VINO tooA
the marble away that he would hold them RESPONSE
BILE for any damage done to the siaps' anu ho'Ai9
nos d,na IN them further than to lift them on ana
off a union wagon. The slabs could nave Deen puI
into pIace ten days ago but for the purSlhs PioN0
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
THE HUNGRY DEPARTMENT.
And the Innocent Who Finds the Naughty
Sheen Disturbing the Educational Waters.

From, "A Parting Word" d. L. Answorth to the
New-York State School Commissioners and Su-
perintendents. January 2s lSc3-
You are styled commissioners of the common
schools but YOUR supervising care extends over the
high schools, the primary schools and the graded
schools. as well the rural schools
There is to be disturbance in educational matters.
much as il is to be deplored You remember the
disturbance of a few years ago, brought by the
misconception Of persons. Now the educa-
tional waters TO he disturbed again and very
soon Circulars will probably be sent TO the prln-
ciDals them their influence with
members of the legislature
II Won have a nOnentity in the office of Super
tendent Public instruction, one who is Wiling To
take orders from others, then there VIII De peace
he peace of the lion and the lamb; but the lafnD
will he one-half the school children Of the State
AS long as there two departments in the state
and we have a State Superintendent who has plans
of his and who wishes to do Things tand
thank God we have Superintendent who is not
nonentitV). : long will there be a disturbances
You styled commissioners OF the common
who think by the term
moi the case / understand the common schools 10
include all schools from the kindergarten up 70
and including all schools supported by State jud
There persons 50 constituted that they
themselves and unwilling that any good thing
h. done bv any except themselyes-
II ne door of the high school Is of its hinges, l
care NOT who puts IL on. provided IL Is done.
r advise YOU to go TO your homes and keep out or
,bis disturbance. and advise your principals to DO
illeUjse Let this matter be fought out by others;
IND strictly TO the duties of your office. and take
n,, mart il be 10 advance your schools
l ~ no Rccident that this department, when IL
- creat.d wa named the Department OF buDI,
Ire.ructioH: no accident thal ne nam" "5
trs other department was ch'anStd 10 that OF lhe
-i,ersity the term Regents existing only In name
an, MOI one who thinks that the high schools
are So holy that the children or the rural districts
should be denied ADMISSION
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
OBITUARY..
GEORGE (. STACkHOuSE.

George E. Stackhouse sporting editor of Ihe
Tribune, died yesterday at his home, No AIS
Thrd-st Brooklyn. after illness of less than
forty-eght hours from acute indigestion. He SUI
fered severe attack of the same nature ABOUT TWO
years ago. but had been in his usual health since
then until Wednesday night, when he complalheo
Of feeling i'll. Thursday morning he grew WORSE
but his death was not expected until a short time
before 1t occurred.
Mr.. Stackhouse was born in Louisville, n.y. lortS-
two years ago and to this city in lSiZ AL the
of fifteen he The Tribune as an oli@e
boy. and by his native ceverness and industry soon
showed his usefulness. At the time OF ms oet'h
he had been attached to the staff of The tribune
for twenty-seven years the greater part oI 'iie
time sporting editor position which ne helo si'
the time he died.
There were few better known writer's on sport
ing topics in this country than Mr.. Stackhouse.
His versatility in these lines was remarkaole, anu
upon baseball, cycling. track and field athletics
and automobiling he was recognized authority
In the days when John B. Day and Edward 1ai-
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
ELEPHANTS TO DINE AT SHERRY'S.
Hay and Peanuts Not Among the Delicacies
on the Menu.

Twenty Pittsburg elephants without their trunks.
but with many good tales from Pennsylvana's city
of wealth. will arrive here this morning in a pri-
vate car. Tonight they will have elaborate
dinner at Sherry's as the guests Of T. A. Gillespie.
president of the I. A. Gillespie Company. con-
tractors at No. II Broadway. Mr.. Gillespie is an
elephant" having lived in Pittsburg number of
years
The Elephant Club is inner circle Of the
Duuuesne Club. which is to Pittsburg what the
Union League is to New-York. More than half
of the members made fortunes in steel and iron
and other Smoky City industries. The other mem
hers substantial business They have
luncheon together each day ar the club. and
though they thoroughgoing Elephants. hay
peanuts and other circus daintie5 the
John r. Mckinley manufacturer, who used to
be George Westinghouse right hand man, is
president of the Elephants. Charles L. Taylor
president of the Carnegie Relief Fund Committee
is secretary of the club.
The Elephants organized by accident
eral years when William c. Magee made
vice president of the II. c. Frick Coke Company.
When congratulate going the rounds some
one suggested that it up to Mr.. Magee to give
a dinner. He agreed, and successful it
that the club within club organized Its one
object is give dinners If a man is promoted he
gives a dinner. If there is a child in the family
another dinner. If a member is elected to
board of directors, dinner. Even losing a posi-
ton is sufficient excuse dine at the expense of
the unfortunate.
No to know just what change of
circumstances brought the penalty Mr.. Giles
pie 1t have been something important, if the
osDective menu is Indication
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
WANTS RICE ESTATE BOND LARGER.
Patrick's Lawyer Declares Security of Surety
Companies insufficient.

John C Tomlinson and Edgar ]. Kohler appeared
before Surrogate Fitzgerald yesterday to ask that
Fidelity and Casualty Company and the
Fidelity and Deposit Company, of Maryland. for
the administration of the estate of William Marsh
Rice, for whose murder Albert T Patrick was con-
victed. be increased, and that additional sureties
be given. the present security insufficient
Surrogate Fitzgerald reserved decision.
Mr.. Tomlinson said the bond for S7,001 900 was in
sufficient because the estate had been shown to be
worth nearly $5.5Gl000. while surety company
could, according to law, give a bond exceeding 10
per cent of the value of its capital stock and
plus.
James Byrne, who with Frank Platt opposed the
motion. said that the estate Of Mr.. Rice in New
York State represented s3,355 600, was less, as
shown by the temporary administrators account
ing. The total of capital and surplus of the two
companies S7,151,G0, and it had been held by
the Appellate Division that surety company
should in expose itself to any risk of loss
but that where suretv company had taken col
lateral protect itself the 10 per cent ratio did
not apply. In this case this had been done. and
there danger of any risk of loss to either
of the surety companies
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
C. VANDERBILT TO GO SOUTH.
He Plans to Start To-day-Later He Will
Cruise in Europe

Cornelius Vanderbilt who has recovered sufficient
ly from his illness travel. has planned start
for the South to-day in a special car. He will go
as far as Florida, stopping at Richmond he
way He expects to return to this city in about a
month, when he will sail for Europe and join his
yacht the North Star in which he will cruise in
the Mediterranean and British waters. When he
returns TO NewYork he will come in the North
Star
Mr.. Fanderbilts physicians advised him that alb
solute rest ani change of climate were necessary
after the great strain his system from the
severe attack of typhoid
The yacht North Star. which was formerly
named the Cherokee, is at Greenock Scotland,
being refitted for cruising here and abroad. The
Cherokee is a fast yacht She made the passage
from Sandy Hook to the Tail of the Bank Green
ock, in 10 days 2S hours. She passed Sandy Hook
on October Is. and her best days 315 miles.
Mr.. Vanderbilt changed the Cherokees to
North Star, to perpetuate the memory the famous
yacht of that name built by his grandfather. Com
mojore Vanderbilt, who took his entire family to
England in that yacht
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
STANDING AT NAVAL ACADEMY.
Six Star Men in Glass to be Graduated on
Monday.

Annapolis, Nd. jan 30.-The academic board Of
the Naval Academy to-day announced the final
standing Of the members of the 'O3 class which will
be graduated on February 2. There are six star
men, each of whom earned better than IS per cent
in all examinations. Donald R. Battles. of West
Mill Greek, Penn, and Alexander H. Van Kuren. of
Howell, Mich, the honor men of the class
The standing of the mdshipmen follows:
donald Raymond Battles. West Mill Creek, Penn
ALEXANDER Hamilton Van Kuren. Howell. Mich
Paul Henry Fritz, Grand Forks \. D.
5-Stephen Clegg Rowan. large District of Columbia
6-Walter Stratton Anderson, Carlinvile Ill.
Webb Russell Randenbrush, St Paul
eg sHenry yf5Sf payd Ty1dD Cooke Ts T NeWYor City
1o-Ross PeIton schlabach, Medina Ohio
12-Leo Sahm. Dubuque. Iowa
14-George Stanley Radford Detroit.
am Smis Helms ddaT NsT9T G
i9-Fred aaistead Poteef sedaia, Mo
1S-Ernest Frederick. Brooklyn. n. Y.
20-Ralph A. Koch. Fairbury, Neb-
21-Lamar Richard Leahy. Buffalo.
25-chafies 5iilGs 51h5 clifton sS Moses Girard
24-Sam Colby Loomis. Sycamore. Ill
2a-Alfred Terry BTisbin: Belefont, Penn.
Mine Mine Wort6ingfons Ohio
Rss Sao ApEsP sa3 Uff 81 Penn
Edgar Brilliant York Penn.
S2-James David Wilson Fort Wayne. Ind
S4-Wiam Edward TayIour Neumann. San Francisco.
55safs ksi9sF kbbe MStsa ioBdn9 ad5sf
37-Wiiam Ancrum. Camden. S G -
39-Hugh Mclean Walker. Augusta, Ga.
erbi5f Earl Smith hvoT Xena Como 0hS Miss,
42-Frank Howard sadier; Sheffield: Ala .,,. ,,.
4dsa fddesr5 s s srs MSa t @ 4pnePol' Nd
45-Charles. BelknaP, Concord Kan
46-Rufus saxton 1G Thompson PIa WashiRgton D. c
Is Butler Young Rhodes West Point. Miss
6o-Ricardo Igesias, Costa Rica-
New-York tribune., 1903-01-31
nR JAMES M. RIDGE.

Camden n. J.. Jan. 30 (specaD.-Dr James NJ.
Ridge a well known physician and surgeon dled
to-day at his home No. Soz Mlckie-sl. ne was %
- -. x,eare old DR. Ridge had been in i'll
Nth for more than a year. suffering from
Brights disease
He was born In Bucks County, Pennsylvania
and was graduated from the medical department.
of the University Of Pennsylvania In lo9Z lie plac
ti-ed in Philadelphia for a short time and then
ca,,a to Camden Dr. Ridge member or
the Bucks County Penn) Medical Society the
Pathological Society of Philadelphia, the Camden
County Medical Society. the New-Jersey state
Medical Society and other we'll known medical or
ganZations. -, ;.,
He always took an active interest in the munlc-
Board OF Education for sixteen years. a member
or the Roar6 If Pension Examiners and for a long
term one of the Board of Health