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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
GRAND JURY RETURNED
FIVE INDICTMENTS.
Bills Returned Against Five Alleged

Bills Returned Against Five Alleged
Criminals Mt Closing Session.
The grand jury, at its last session
yesterday, returned several bills for
various offenses, ranging in gravity
from assault and battery TO murder.
Foscher Walker and Boisy Bacon
who have been held for nearly two
months for the murder of Joe Pinder,
in Woodville, were released, the mem
bers of the grand jury being of the
opinion that there was not sufficient
evidence against them to warrant their
detention.
George Barthelmess was presented
for assaulting John Williams on Jan.
81. Both parties are white men. Be
sides Williams, the only witness be-
fore the grand jury was James Moody.
Joe Coachman was indicted for as
sault with intent to murder, it being
charged that he murderously assaulted
a colored woman. named Hattie Aiken,
about two weeks ago. The woman was
struck in the head with a brick and
was for some time in a precarious con-
dition.
Edward Taylor was indicted for Grim
inal assault upon Addie Haines. The
crime is alleged to have been commit
ted on April p. Besides the girl,
there were two witnesses before the
grand jury, J. H. Hayns and David
Wilson.
Mrs. Eliza Newton and Walter Rice
were jointly indicted for keeping a
tipping house open on the Sabbath
daV
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
Amending the CanOns.

Rev.Troy Beatty of the committee to
which was referred the proposed
amendments to canons and constitu-
ton, made report in which several
technical matters were considered, one
being in a slight amendment to the
rules of order, regarding the proper ac-
ceptance and reference of committee
reports. Another provided that the
mileage of clergy in attendance upon
the convention, whose salaries did not
amount to more than $500 year, be
paid by the convention. A third
amendment provided a way by which
a new member could be added to ill a
vacancy in the delegation to general
convention, when the list of delegates
and alternates has been exhausted
through inability of a certain number
to attend the meeting.
Another amendment proposed to le-
peal Section 2 of Canon g. which reads
as follows: Such certificates shall
not entitle the holders to seats in the
convention until the assessments for
the Bishops salary and the convention
expenses against their parish or con-
gregation have been paid" There was
some discussion on this proposition, and
it was finally defeated.
more Name Business.
In reference to the proposition made
by Rev. Wyllys Rede that church
extension" be substituted for the word
missions" and vicar for mission
ary," wherever these words occurred in
the canons, there was a spirited and
extended debate. The committee re-
ported against the change, and this
was finally adopted, but not until
many of the delegates had spoken on
the subject, and the Rev. Mr.. Rede
some six or eight times. 1t was adj
mitted by many that the word missions
had become distasteful, by long use
and often misapplication, and that the
expression church extension" was a
very excellent substitute for this work
but very nearly all hesitated over the
word "vicar" and it was finally decided
to leave the matter as it stood for the
present.
Resolutions of Thanks.
The usual resolutions were then Of
fered by Rev. DR.. Williams of Au-
gusta, extending cordial thanks to the
rector OF Christ Church and the peo-
pie Of the city who had so hospita bly,
cared for the delegates during their
stay in Savannah also to the newspa-
pers of the city, for full and accurate
reports of the doings of the conven-
ton; to the Woman's Auxiliary for
the delightful excursion given to Thun-
derbolt. to Maj. and Mrs. Cunningham
for the charming entertainment at
their residence Friday evening, and to
the ushers and pages who had assisted
in the convention sessions and serv-
ices.
The convention then closed with a
devotional service conducted by Bishop
Nelson.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
R0BBER WAS WORKING
ON JEWELRY STORE.
burglar Alarm and Officers Scared
Him Away From Van Keuren's.

Burglar Alarm and Officers Scared
Him Away From Van Keuren's.
An attempt to burglarize the tewelry
store of r. Van Keuren & Co., No. 143
Bull street, shortly before midnight
last night, caused uniformed men in
the business section of the city to hur-
ry to the place, only to find that the
robber had fled.
A window in the rear of the store
had been raised about two inches caus-
ing the burglar alarm of the Georgia
Telephone and Telegra phi Company to
sound The man had a step-ladder at
the window and probably heard the
burglar alarm company's Waterman.
and the patrolman, hurrying to where
he stood. He lost no time in leaving
the premises and although the ladder
was found no trace of the cuIprit could
be discovered.
The telephone companys Office is
within a stones throw of the iewelry
store and it was an easy matter for
the would-be thief to hear the an
preaching officers. The Waterman in
the office found Patrolmen Halford
and Scully, and the three ran at full
tilt to the store. In a few minutes sew
eral other men in uniform arrived upon
the scene. Despite the late hour, the
officers attracted considerable atten-
ton as they dashed through the
streets, and when they surrounded the
jewelry store large crowd had gath
cred. The attempted burglary occa-
stoned a great deal OF excitement.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
ON SPECIAL TRAIN
VETERANS JOURNEY
VIII Leave over the Central for New
Orleans Tonight.


Orleans Tonight.
On a special train that will leave
over the Central half an hour before
the regular train tonight the Con-
federate veterans, their families, and
those who will be with the veterans
during the reunion in New Orleans,
will depart for the Crescent City.
The train will be composed of three
Pullman sleepers, baggage car and
a coach, and it is expected that more
than 100 will leave the Central depot.
1t may be found necessary to add an
other sleeper to the special Mr.. w.
G. Brewer, city passenger and ticket
agent, will accompany the veterans
and look after their wants on the trip.
He will remain on the cars with them
at New Orleans and show them every
possible attention.
Two of the sleepers have been char
tered and the veterans will occupy
them during the convention. They will
eat and sleep on the cars, and the
crowded condition of New Orleans will
not interfere with their comfort. The
baggage car will be used as a diner,
and Mr.. Brewer will do everything
within his power to make the veterans
comfortable and happy. Parties of vet
Grams and friends will board the spe-
cial at Wadley, Millen, Davisboro, Ten
mill and Gordon. At Millen Mr.. ]. S.
McElmurray's party from Waynesboro,
including Miss Dye, will board the spe-
cial.
The veterans, and those who will go
on the special, will assemble at the
Central depot and be prepared to leave
at $3.50 o'clock, promptly. A large
crowd will go to the railroad station
to see the veterans off and they will
be cheered when the train pulls out.
One of the three cars on the special
will be occupied exclusively by the vet
Grams, but in the other two there will
be ladies.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16

Do not hesitate TO take "a
tage of our mammoth STOCK 90
class Stoves and Ranges ma
very attractive prices we have ir.n
gurnted for the summer mo..,.
You'll profit if You make your
chase while our vvOrIxmen havo
pAe time to properly set and t..4
the stove or range you buy.
The small baseball player can
the uniform to suit him in
stock. All sizes in the Outa+ -
costs by $3.50. and consist. 10
shlrt' belt trousers and STOCKING.
Baseball bats, Mosques, shoes ~,
halls of SpaIding's make-nono ~.
ter.
Tennis RacQuets and Balls.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
MORE PUBLICATIONS
IN CITY'S INTEREST.
Chamber of Commerce TO Issue n
Monthly Bulletin.

The Chamber of Commerce is pre-
pairing some more advertising matter
to keep Savannahs advantages before
the country. At a meeting of the Ad-
vertising Committee yesterday, it was
decided to issue monthly bulletin as
an experiment, and also to get out a
new and revised edition of the little
book which. under the title, "A Souve
mir of Savannah" was distributed
among the delegates and visitors to the
Southern Baptist Convention.
The demand for this book was so
large that out of an edition of 1000,
Secretary Donlan reported that but 300
are left. He stated further that the
book had been read and kept by those
to whom it was given, and that it's dis
tribution is likely to prove a good al
vertisement for the city, though, be
cause of the short time since the con-
vention adjourned, no communications
to the Chamber of Commerce original
ing from it's distribution have been re-
ceived.
In response to a communication from
1.-The Sunny South" of Atlanta, offer
ing two of it's columns for a write up
of Savannah illustrated, Secretary
Donlan was authorized to prepare the
matter and forward it, to the paper
with such cuts as can be secured with
out cost to the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.. c. H. Dorsett, chairman of the
committee, made a report of the expen
ditures of the committee incident 10
operating the Bureau of Information,
supplying it with advertising matter,
etc. showing that of the appropriation
allowed the committee for this and
other purposes there is a small amount
left. The bureau headquarters was
built and erected by Mr.. Chas. Ber-
nard. without cost to the Chamber of
Commerce.
The Board of Directors of the organ
ization will meet Monday. and the
Chamber of Commerce as a whole, the
following day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
Summer Resorts.

The Southern Railway has Just is
sued a beautifully illustrated and de-
scriptive folder for the summer 1903
showing all the famous mountain and
seaShore resorts on or reached via its
line. with a complete list of hotels and
boarding houses, their managers, rates
accommodations, etc. A most helpful
guide in arranging your seasons out
ing. Now ready for distribution al
City Ticket Office, 141 Bull street. Call
or send 2-cent stamp for mailing .-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
UnexceIIed Train Service

To the East via Atlantic Coast Line.
The famous Florida and West-India
Limited, with Pullman's highest stand
ard sleepers and dining cars, leave Sa-
vannah at 2:o5 p. m. Getty time). ar
rive Washington 7:54 a. M, following
morning, arrive New York 2:1O D. M,
New York express train No. rs. carry
ing through Pullman buffet sleeping
cars Savannah to New York, leaving
Savannah 2:35 a. m. Getty time), ar
rive Washington 11:45 p. m; arrive
New York 715 a. m. Ticket agents
De Soto Hotel and Union Station will
give full information regarding sched-
ules, etc.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
DAFFIN SAYS HE'LL RESIGN
II His Resignation VIII Save the
Park and Tree Commission.


The announced purpose of the city ad-
ministration to abolish by legislative
enactment the Park and Tree Commits
sion. on account of its continued diff
ferences with the City Council. has
brought out a statement from Chair
man P. D. Dafin of the commission.
that if the citizens of Savannah want
it abolished he will interpose no OBJ
lection, but" he says 1T must be the
citizens who desire this and not the
politicians
Il understand" said Mr.. Dafin.
that the Mayor has on more than one
occasion stated that l was not in ac-
cord with his administra ton, but was
antagonistic TO it. I deny the charge
that 1 am antagonistic TO his admin
istratiOn. unless by such a charge ne
means that have kept the commits
sion out of politics, which I considered
il my duty to do as serving the best
interests of the community.
Il understand also that the Mayor
has stated that if I was not the chair
man of the commission, the Council
would grant larger sums of money 70
it than it has done. I now wish to
say that if the Mayor did make this
statement and was sincere in making
it. and Council will agree to double its
past appropriations to the commission
and agree to its being kept out of pol
itics, as it has been in the past, I will
agree TO resign. as it has been my
sole aim and purpose since my con-
nection with the commission, to work
for the good of the city, giving it al
most my entire time and attention"
Chairman Daffin denied that he was
personally responsible for the commu-
nication to Council that has precipl-
tated the movement to abolish the com
mission. The communication, he said,
was written and offered by another
member of the commission, and was
passed unanimously.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
FINISHED ITS WORK
DIOCESAN CONVENTION ADJOURN
ED UNTIL 1904.
LAY WORK FOR MISSIONS
OCCUPIED CONSIDERABLE TIME OF
CLOSING SESSION.

Proposition to Change Name "31is-
siOns" TO Church Extension" and
"MissiODaries" to "Vicars" Defeat
ed-SIight Changes in CanOns-Re-
port of Receipts by WOman's Aux
Hilary Received Convention
Closed with Devotional Exercises.
The eighty-first annual convention of
the Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Diocese of Georgia, closed in Christ
Church at 2 o'clock yesterday after
noon with devotional exercises, conduct
ed by Bishop Nelson. A majority of
the delegates, clerical and lay, was
present to the end of the sessions.
The next convention will assemble
in St. Luke's Church, Atlanta, May Is,
1904. The date first selected included
Ascension Day, and it was deemed i'm
portant that all clergy should be in
their churches on that day and the time
was changed. The principal business
of the closing session was the consld-
Grafton further of mission matters and
the hearing of reports of the Committee
on Canons and Constitution.
Immediately after morning prayer
the question of missions came up on
further consideration of the reports by
the Mission Board. There was consid-
cradle discussion. 1t was shown that
while there has been some advance,
still greater interest might be shown
in some quarters and even better re-
a,,Its 0htaina1 ravf xaor
Work of the LaYmen.
Following the debate of Thursday
night upon the report by the special
Committee on Mission Work by the
laity, offered by Mr.. Hawks, there was
some additional discussion. The senti-
ment was in favor of encouraging as
much as possible the work of the lay
men and securing as many workers in
this branch of the church as possible.
The usefulness of the layman in church
work was shown to be very great and
the convention Endorsed all efforts for
organization and progress by societies
and bands of laymen.
A resolution in which 1t was sought
| to change certain regulations regard
| ing the payment of missionaries sal
aries was offered, requesting
| them to go outside and en-
| deavor to raise collections in neigh
boring parishes, failure to make this
| effort being punished by withholding
salaries. This brought on consider
able discussion and the resolution was
voted down.
| A deed to a piece of property in
| Elberton was presented to the Bishop.
It was understood to be a gift for the
| benefit of the mission work in that
| section.
WOman's Auxiliary.
The Bishop announced that he had
received a communication from the
Woman's Auxiliary, showing the re-
ceipts for missions, diocesan, general,
parochial and charitable. He asked
that the convention stand and receive
this report. He then read the figures
| as follows:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
CITY HALL PLANS
NOT YET SELECTED.
scant Attendance at Citizens Com
mittee Meeting.


Although a meeting of the Citizens
Committee that was invited to inspect
the plans submitted for the proposed
City Hall was called for yesterday aft
ernoon at the City Exchange no deci-
sion was reached.
Mayor Myers. Mr.. J. H. H Osborne,
chairman of the Board of Tax Asses
sors, Director Of Public Works George
NJ. Gadsden and Col. j. H. Estill were
the only members of the committee
present, and nothing was done. No 9TH
er meeting of this committee is sched-
uled.
The Building Committee of Council
may hold a meeting this afternoon in
which event something will probably
be determined. Ii has been suggested
that Council may decide to reject all of
the plans and employ an architect Just
what will be done is a matter of con-
lecture.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16

The Savannah Trust Company has
issued novel advertisement In the
form Of telephone pad. which is q
very useful article and one that will
be appreciated by all business houses.
Though issued but a few days ago the
pad seems already 70 have filled "A
long felt want judging from the de-
mano that has been created for them
They are distributed free Of charge and
are renewed a. often ~ desired.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

For highway robbery in the vicinity
of the Union Station last night, George
Williams, a negro. was arrested by
Patrolmen Clancy and Crosby. The
complainant is William Joseph, colored.
He alleges that he was held up by
four men and that s. was taken from
him. Three OF the alleged highway
men made their escape.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
oklahoma, Indian Territory and
Texas.

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. Ca. for infor-
mation.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
CITY OF MAC0N'S
INITIAL TRIP SOUTH.
Newest Vessel of o. S. $. Co. to Sail
From New York May 2S.


From New York May IS.
The new City of Macon, the most
recent addition to the Ocean Steamship
Lines fleet and one of the largest
and handsomest vessels of the line, will
leave New York for her initial trip to
Savannah May %, taking the place of
the City of Birmingham, advertised to
sail on that date. The latter ship will
sail the following day. making an extra
southbound trip.
The cabin plan and description of
the new ship will be forwarded the To-
cal office within a day or two. The
City of Macon is a sister ship of the
City of Memphis, until the completion
of the Macon the newest ship of the
company, and will carry only first class
passengers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
Thirteen Beautiful Descriptiv
Books for 20 Cents.

BOOKS for 20 Gents.
In the list of literature published by
the Boston and Maine Railroad Pas
senger Department are thirteen books
entitled:
THE Merrimack Valley"
Among the Mountains"
Lakes and Streams
Lake Sunapee."
Lake Memphremagog and About
There"
Southeast New Hampshire"
Southwest New Hampshire"
'Hoosao Country and Deerfield VAL
ley"
Valley of the Connecticut and
Northern Vermont"
IAN Along Shore"
Central Massachusetts,"
THE Menadnock Region"
Fishing and Hunting"
The books give a delightful descrip-
ton of the different resorts of New
England, each book containing from
thirty TO sixty pages of interesting
reading matter and beautiful illustra-
lions.
one OF these books viii be mailed
upon receipt Of two cents and the
whole set viii be mailed upon recent
Of 26 cents IN postage by the General
Passenger Department Boston ana
Maine Railroad. Boston.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
Knoxville and Return, june 21, ~

ut @03 ~ 0.-I' II u "''' 10, AOV0'
On account of Knoxville Summer
School, tickets will be sold on above
dates via the Atlanta, Knoxville and
Northern Railway, from all points
South to Knoxville, Tenn, and return
at one fare, plus % cents for round
trip. Write for full information re-
garding the superior features of this
scenic route through the Blue Ridge
mountains. E. S. Miller, T. P. A, At
lanta, tGa.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
spend sunday in the Country

Saturday and Sunday weekend
tickets, good, returning. until Monday
morning. at low rates to points on Sa-
vannah- Montgomery division Seaboard
Air Line Railway. Full information
city ticket office, Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16

for a perfect condensed milk pre-
served without sugar, buy Borden's
Peerless Brand Evaporated Cream. 1t
is not only perfect food for infants,
but its delicious flavor and richness
makes it superior to raw cream for ce-
reals, coffee. tea, chocolate and general
household cooking. Prepared by Bor-
denis Condensed Milk Company ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
CHICKEN THIEF HELD.

At yesterdays session of Police
Court Charlie Singleton, a negro ar
rested by Mounted Patrolman Eivers
was remanded for trial in the City
Court for the theft Of chickens. Sin
Rleton was arrested during the cary
morning hours after a hard chase on
the West Side.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
The southern Grocery Company.

Read our list and see II you can beat
II anywhere: 1-pound can fiat salmon
loc:4S-pound sacks Billiards. -four. 81. ss:
cans 3-pound table peaches Csc: 20
pounds good rice Sl.0O: prunes Sc per
pound: spring chikens, all sizes, prices
right Beef pork spring lamb. mutton
and veal Southern Grocery Co, ia
Barnard street Phones 93.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16

Those desiring Pullman accommoda-
TONS Savannah to New Orleans yia
seaboard Air Line. Monday, May IS. in
through sleeper, that will be operated
by that line, can secure same az city
ticket office, No Bull street. Phone
2s.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
Extraordinary Low Rates 10 New
Orleans.

Account United Confederate Veter-
ans reunion, via seab0ard Air Line
Railway, tickets on sale May 10 10 q.
inclusive. Rate 1890 for round trip,
limited for return until May "a. or
sl570 for round trip, limited for re-
turn until june is. Full Information
and through sleeping car reservations
a. city ticket ONCE, No. Bull street.
--ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
EIesant nd. of slIrer

For extraordinary presentation oc-
easions for weddings or for family use
may Be fopnd In completeness az stern
berg d cS,'a.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
Reduced Rates to New Orleans Ac-
count Confederate Veterans Re-
unfnn.

union.
Excursion tickets will be sold from
all ticket stations on the Central of
Georgia Railway to New Orleans, al
rate one cent per mile in each direc-
ton, May Is to q, inclusive, final limit
May "a. with privilege of extension OF
final limit to June Is. Rate from Sa-
vannah 1920.
The Central has been selected as
'TThe Official Route" by the veterans
and their friends. Special train of eIe-
CANT day-coaches and sleeping cars
will leave Savannah $50 p. M, May
16, with Savannah veterans and their
friends going through to New Orleans
without change, schedule about twenty
four hours.
For berth reservations and further
information, apply city ticket office, 1O1
Bull street, Central Passenger Station
or nearest agent. -ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16

To Fernandina and Return Sundays.
Only $110,via Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way. Train leaves Union Depot, $40
a. mad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16
Take 1t to sternberg & Co.

If you have any old gold Sternberg &
Co. will pay cash for it or exchange for
new goods. -ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-05-16

or Savannah IL sternberg A. co. Fine
sterling silyerware. genuine cut glass
4eNelTX diamonds and novelties. I'D.