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The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
EAGLES WILL HAVE
SOCIAL SESSION.

AT the annual meeting of the Eagles,
to be held tonight in Knights of
Pythias Hall, officers will be elected
and arrangements will be made for a
social session tomorrow night.
At the social session to be given by
the Eagles, the members of the Quin-
Ian & Wall Minstrel Company will be
entertained. There are fifteen Eagles
with the burnt cork artists and Jim
my Wall has already accepted the in
vitation to be present. with members
of his company.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
HELD FOR ATTEMPTING
TO STEAL SAILORS.

For an alleged attempt to steal sail
ors from the schooner London Bridge.
Monday Washington, colored, and F.
81 Groot white, are held at the police
station. They were arrested by Con-
stable Barrett
Both men deny the charge ana will
be given preliminary examination by
Recorder Myrick this morning. Groot.
who is employed In a grocery says
mat ne was going 20 the schooner to
visit friend and the negro SAYS that
he wss simply employed TO row the
boat
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
JUVENILE SHOPLIFTER
AGAIN IN CUSTODY

Charged with the theft of knives
from the store of F. M. Kirby & Co.
Willie Stovall a 12-year-old negro well
known to the police, will be arraigned
before Recorder Myrick in Police
Court this morning. The boy has
served more than one chaingang sem
tence and only recently did" twelve
months. He denies that he is guilty
of the charge of larceny.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Will run to the new lands of Greer
county, oklahoma, and other sections
of the great Southwest in November
and December. via the Frisco system.
Are you looking for rich and fertile
farming lands in the Southwest which
you can buy for from one-fourth to
one-tenth the cost of lands of the East
and North They produce as much acre
for acre. Here is q chance to better
your condition and add a liberal
amount to your pocketbook.
For full particulars and special rail.
road rates apply at once 10 r. S. Lem
on, secretary Frisco System Immigra-
ton Bureau, st. Louis. Mo.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
FORTY PRISONERS
FOR POLICE COURT

When Police Court convenes this
morning at least forty-one prisoners
will face Recorder Myrick. The Of
tenders are charged with almost every
crime on the calendar and the session
promises to be both lengthy and in
teresting.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

In the presence of an assemblage
that filled the capacity of the
lower floor of the Savannah Theater
the memorial service of the
Savannah Lodge of Elks was
held yesterday afternoon. The service
in memory of our absent brothers
was beautiful and elaborate.
On the stage were the purple and
white of the order, the elk's head and
an electric star of six points, one point
for each brother who passed away
during the year. For thirteen years
the Savannah lodge has gathered on
the first Sunday in December in mem
DRY of those brothers who have gone
into the great beyond, but never be-
fore were the services so elaborate.
Six Died During the Year.
During the year six members Of
the lodge passed away. AS each
name was called by the secretary
vivid likeness of the departed brother
was thrown by stereopticon upon a
background of white on the stage.
The pictures were those of the late w.
z. Blois, Joseph E. Harty, Andrew
Haney, John H. Fox. John Screven,
Jr., and w. D. Simkins.
Exalted Ruler Robert L. Colding pre-
sided, and the other officers of the
lodge were on the stage. Mr.. Colding
spoke briefly, after which Rev. DR.. w.
G. Schaeffer offered a prayer. The
funeral march from Chopin was beau
tifully rendered by an orchestra under
the direction of Prof. f. Hubner, and
composed of A. B. Levy, Sidney Levy,
Harold Prayer, Joe MendeS and Joe
Byck, violins; Joseph Steeg, cornet; F.
Guiffrida, flute; F. A. Warth and Mrs.
F. Hubner, piano. The singing of the
double quartette, composed of Mrs. F.
Barber and Miss f. Colding, sopranos;
Mrs l.. w. Dupont and Mrs. F. Hub
ner, altos; Prof j. Steeg and Mr.. John
B. McCallum, tenors, and Mr.. R. c.
Thomson and Mr.. F. II. Upper, bassos,
was one of the most pleasant features
of the programme.
Speakers Were Eloquent.
The Thanatopsis was delivered by
Maj. J. Ferris Cam. The
eulogy on the departed brothers was
pronounced by Shelby Myrick, ESQ.,,
and was both eloquent and forceful.
Mr.. Myrck paid high tribute to the
order during the course of his re-
marks. Robert NJ. Hitch, Esq, offer
ed the general eulogy and proved an
interesting speaker I'm the darkness
and the nighttime, when sleep falls
upon men, they seem as dead" said
Mr.. Hitch, in closing his remarks. yet
they are not dead; they have only tenn
porarily lost consciousness, and will
awake to renewed life with the coming
of the morning light. They are only
resting.
when icy winter settles upon the
face of nature and all is cold and bare
and drear, the trees and plants are
not dead; they have only lost for
awhile the outward symbols of life and
growth, and with the coming of the
springtime they will again burst forth
into blossom. So let us hope, as we
believe, that those friends whom we
are accustomed to lament as dead
have only, in our sight, temporarily
lost the outward and visible tokens of
existence, and that with the coming of
the resurrection morn they will again
away and enter upon more joyous
life and more exalted state of ex-
iStance"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

For very pretty calendar for year
1904, including December. 1903, apply
to ticket agent Atlantic Coast Line,
De Soto Hotel, or w. H. Leahy, di-
vision passenger agent, Savannah, Ga.
AID
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
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 NJ 10 adorn kings table.
at, Lippman's, corner Congress and
Barnard. I'D.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
Luncheon Cloth.

With doilies to match, is a Christmas
present superior to anything, is what
the ladies think. OF course, it must
be Mexican drawn work, at Lippman's,
corner Congress and Barnard. -ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Burnett's Vanilla Extract has out
lived criticism. 1t is the finest and
purest vanilla extract that can be
bought. One bottle of Burnett's Va
nilla is better than three of the doubt
full kind. Though costing few cents
more, its purity and great strength
make it the most economical brand.
--ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Rich new styles in the celebrated
Hamburger" make of suits at M.
Dryfus. These suits hold shape and
fit finely. Only at NJ. Dryfus can you
find them=ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
Stcrnberg g. Co.'s Auction Will End
on Saturday.

If you want to save a great deal
Of money and at the same time get
the finest goods. don't miss Stern
berg & Cos. daily auction sales. This
Is the last week.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind conc, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

OF sternberg & Cos sale at auction
Of their magnificent stock OF dia-
monds. watches. jewelry etc. Your
last chance for Christmas presents at
nominal eost.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
SUPERIOR COURTS
DECEMBER TERM

Will Convene This Morning and
Grand Jury VIII BE Chosen.
The Superior Court for the Decem-
Der term will convene at 10 o'clock
this morning. The grand jury will be
chosen and charged, after which the
assignment of cases will be made and
the work of the term will be taken up.
The docket is a heavy one, and with
the large amount of cases to be dis
posed of it is likely that Judge Sea-
brook of the Atlantic circuit will assist
Judge Barrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

The annual meeting OF the cong.e-
cation OF 81 Panrs Episcopal Church
will be held this (Monday) evening at
clock a. the church at which time
oilcers Wen he elected for the ensuing
Sear.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
No Christmas Presents at Auction
After Saturday. DEC. II

Sterneerg Cos. auction sale OF their
line Jewelry stock ends on Saturday
next. Get Christmas presents OF good
value at your own prices before il
Is too late.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

For a very pretty calender far year
1904, including December, 1903, apply
to ticket agent Atlantic Coast Line.
De Soto Hotel. or w. II. Leahy d.
vision passenger agent. Savannah, Ga.
--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Atlantic Coast Line gives benefit of
short line mileage detachments be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, 1872
mileS-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Atlantic Coast Line gives benefit of
a short line mileage attachments be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, 1872
mileS.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Get Graybeard at all drug stores, 81
q bottle.
Graybeard Pills, little treasures, Csc
the box-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
FACES OF THE DEAD
"OUR ABSENT BROTHERS" SHOWN
AT ELKS MEMORIAL.
SOLEMN AND BEAUTIFUL
WAS THE SERVICE CONDUCTED BY
SAVANNAH LODGE.

Lower Floor of the Theater Was
Crowded With PeOpIe-PrOEramm
Was the Most Elaborate Ever At
tempted by the EIks-Six Pointed
Electric Stars, a Point for Every
Elk Who Died During the Year,
Arranged on StaEe-Messrs. Cam,
Myrick and Hitch the Speakers.
"Oh for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of voice that is still"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
Graybeard Cured Him.

"Graybeard cured me of rheumatism
and 1 consider it the best medicine I
ever took for rheumatism. l recon-
mend it to my friends.
Chas. N. Thomas,
Member of j. Il c. N. Thomas, jew
elers, 1856 Whitaker Street.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

THE faults of our brothers we write
upon the sand,
Their virtues on the tablets Of love and
memory"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07
1.-THE CAVALIER"

Seats to-day Mat. 25c to 75c. Night
25c to S1.5O.
Thursday Night-Viola Allen. Seats
Tuesday.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-07

Wednesday Matinee and Night
Geo. w. Cables Great Southern Ro-
nance.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29
SIXTEEN COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED HERE.
Savnnnah's COnsuIs and Vice Con-
suls Have Many Duties.

Savnnnah's COnsuls and Vice Con-
suls Have Many Duties.
The consu1s. vice consuls and con-
sular agents of the various foreign
lands with which commerce is carried
on from this port, constitute a class of
men whose services are invaluable to
the commercial world, and yet their
official duties are little known to the
general public. In Savannah there are
representatives of sixteen countries,
two of them full consu1s, one a con-
sular agent and the remainder vice
consuls.
The consuls are Mr.. Jacob Rauers,
who represents Germany; and Mr.. W.
deBruyn Hops. who represents the
Netherlands. Mr.. l.. Trapani is con-
sular agent for Italy and vice consul
for Portugal, while the following are
vice consuls: Mr.. A. E. Moyne1o for
the Argentine Republic, Maj. Edward
Karow for Austria Hungary. Mr.. Leo
pold Charter for Belgium, Mr.. w. H.
Adams for Brazil. Mr.. Alexander
Hardness for Great Britain, Mr.. r. B.
Reppard for Chilli, Mr.. T. b. Harris
for Hayti, Maj. w. w. Williamson
for Russia, Mr.. Perez-Petinto for
Spain, MIR. James L. Rankin for Swe-
den and Norway, and Mr.. Norton
Frierson for Venezuela.
The duties and powers of a consul or
vice consul are many. In a general
way he is expected to look out for the
interest of all citizens of the country
he represents while they are within
his territory, to adjudicate disputes
that may arise between them, in fact to
exercise practically the powers of a
judge of the country represented. He
has even the power of performing the
marriage ceremony, though this is
seldom used.
In port such as Savannah the con-
suls chief duties arise in connection
with the commerce that is carried on
to and from the country he represents.
Every vessel that sails under the flag
of the country must, upon entry into
the port, report through the captain it's
arrival to the consul or other repre-
sentative, and again must report upon
clearing outward bound. Even vessels
flying the flag of another country must
make a report to the consul of a coun-
try to which they are bound. 1t is
from the fees received for such clear
ance papers that the greater part of
the income from the Office is received.
In explanation of the fact that so
many countries that are represented
by vice consuls at Savannah, have con-
suls at neighboring, though smaller and
less important ports, it is stated that
many years ago the chief trade with
foreign countries from this section was
done through these other ports, and
as a consequence the consuls when ap-
pointed were accredited to them. Later
when Savannahs commercial impor-
tance had so increased as to make nee
essary the appointment of representa-
tives at this city vice consuls were
named. 1t is really a difference in
name only, however. as a vice consul
exercises all the powers of consul, and
makes his reports to the home govern
ment through the same source, that of
the consul general, whose headquarters
are, in the majority of cases, in New
York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29
SOUTHWEST STORM
EXPECTED TO-DAY.
Friday Night Broke All Records for
Cold in History of savannah Bu-
renu.

Friday Night Broke All Records for
Cold in History of savannah Blu
renu.
According to the natural order of
things governing winds and storms,
Savannah should be in the midst of
high south winds, changing to westerly,
some time during to-day Warmer
weather, however, is predicted.
Advices at the Weather Bureau indi-
cate that the storm which hung over
Davenport, Milwaukee and Columbus,
was gradually making its way towards
the southeastern seaboard.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon south
easterly storm warnings were ordered
up from Norfolk, northward, and at
o'clock another order for southwest
warnings in the southwestern districts,
along the Gulf and South Atlantic
coast from Mobile to Hatteras and
along the Mississippi Valley, the storm
having increased in strength, with
southeasterly movement towards the
Middle Atlantic coast.
Though the afternoon was balmy
compared with Friday, the thermom-
eter registered the lowest temperature
in the history of the local Weather
Bureau the night before. The lowest
point reached was %.
Forecaster Boyer said last night that
he expected a rise of several degrees
in the thermometer early to-day with
the storm reaching here to-day or
early tomorrow. 1t is not believed
that the storm, if it lasts this far, will
be of really dangerous force, as it
seems to have shifted considerably, and
is not following the usual course of
storms.
The thermometer readings yesterday
were: Maximum, As; minimum, at
a. m. 25; mean, So; normal, Sc; de-
ficiency. 20.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29
WHILE ASLEEP IN CAB
DIED FROM EXPOSURE.
Ell Tucker, Intoxicated, Found no
Warmth in Lap Robe.

Under the influence of liquor and
asleep in an open cab with a lap robe
as the only covering, Eli Tucker a
machinist of Punta Gorda, Fla, died
from exposure early yesterday morn
ing.
With his head resting on his chest
Tucker was found cold and stiff by
Patrolman Burns on New street. 1t
was long after daylight and the man
in uniform walking his division had
no idea that the figure in the cab was
that of a dead man. He thought that
the man was a tramp and had crawl
ed into the vehicle to get out of the
chilling wind.
When he caught hold of a hand that
was exposed the patrolman was sur
prised to find that it was lifeless.
further examination disclosed the fact
that the man had died during the
night, and the officer at once began an
investigation. The cab was in front
of the home of Willie Atkins, colored,
and Atkins was called upon for an
explanation.
The negro stated that Tucker had
engaged him late Friday night and
that he was very much under the in
tiuence of liquor. He said that he
W
ed up and the cab man tried to carry
out the contract. But Tucker
wouldn't sober and after two or three
hours driving Atkins got tired of his
job. He couldn't arouse his passenger
and decided he would go to his home
on New street and leave the man in
the vehicle Atkins took pains, how
ever. to wrap a lap robe around
Tucker and made him as comfortable
as possible.
But the freezing weather was too
much for the drunken man and while
he slept in the cab he died. Atkins
made a clear statement of his cOnnec-
ton with Tucker, and Patrolman
Burns reported the result Of his inves-
tigaton to the superintendent of pO-
lice. Atkins was ordered arrested I'M
til Coroner Keller could hold a formal
investigation. Later an inquest was
held and a jury exonerated Atkins,
and he was given his freedom. 1t was
ascertained that Tucker was married
and his wife was notified of his
death. She asked that the remains
be sent to her at Punta Gorda, and
this will be done to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29
Attention Statesmen.

Successful travelling statesmen have
all the qualifications for success in the
life insurance business.
The old, reliable Home Life Insur-
ance Company wants a general agent
at Savannah to cover the surrounding
territory, and to the right man will give
most liberal and attractive contract,
including such financial assistance as
may be necessary in the promoting and
handling Of the business.
No previous experience necessary. A
good opportunity for a successful sales
man TO permanently establish himself.
Address, giving references, c. c. Nc
Gehee, Jr., manager. Southern Depart
inent, No. SOB TO $40 Empire Building,
Atlanta. Ga.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29

Holiday rates via Atlantic Coast
Line Atlantic Coast Line announces
rate one and one-third fares plus rs
cents for the round trip for Christmas
Holidays. Tickets will be sold Dec.
1926 inclusive, Dec. 80 and 81, 1903;
Jan. l, with return limit Jan. A. 1904.
Teachers and students of schools and
colleges will be accorded same rate
tickets to be sold Dec. 1916, inclusive
with return limit, Jan. 8, 1904, upon
presentation of certificates signed by
superintendent, 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, 1903-11-29
FRIENDS ANTICIPATED
WEDDING BELLS
And ShOwered m Engaged Couple
With Rice and Old shoes.


A pretty little romance that will end
as all true lovers stories should end
in marriage bells and the joining of
hearts and hands, came out yester-
day just before the City of Memphis
sailed for New York The heroine
of the story is Miss Hall, and the hero
Mr.. McNeiss, both of The Christian
Company.
To start at the beginning Miss Hall
Joined the Christian Company in New
York few weeks ago, and Mr.. Nc
Neiss, who had Joined about the same
time promptly fell in love with her.
1t was case of love at first sight
on both sides and for once the course
of it ran so smoothly that in a week
or so Cupid's victims were engaged to
be married. 1t was decided to keep
the engagement q secret and the prin-
cipals in the affair fondly imagined
that they had succeeded in this plan
until yesterday, when they were given
rude awakening.
A day or so ago the story of the
engagement either leaked out or was
guessed by the other members of the
company, who thereupon planned a
surprise for the unconscious lovers.
When the trip to the boat was be-
gun yesterday all the members of the
company Win the exception OF the VIC
tim of plot carried a supply of real
orthodox rice, and a number of shoes
that had seen better days, and as
Miss Hall and Mr.. McNeiss started
aboard the boat they We're showered
with the rice and pelted with the shoes
as If the nuptial tie had already been
accomplished.
Though embarrassed and nonplussed
for moment. the objects of the joke,
soon entered the spirit of the Jest, and
when all the members of the company
had come aboard they held an i'm
promptu wedding reception, received
the good wishes of their friends, re-
sponded to the congratulations that
were given, and in every way acted
the part thrust upon them so sudden
ly, with a spirit and finish that should
stand them in good stead in their fu-
ture careers on the stage.
The company, upon reaching New
York, viii LAY off" for week before
beginning a Northern tour. and this
opportunity will be embraced by the
lovers to go to Boston, the home of
Miss Hail. and get married. They will
return in time to join the company
with which they will continue their
engagement the remainder of the sea-
son. Mr.. McNeiss has visited Savan-
nah once before this season, having
been a member of the Inflated Sweet
Jasmine" Company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29

Southern Railway announces rate of
one and one-third fares plus 25 cents
for the round trip, account Christmas
Holiday. Tickets on sale Dec. %, "a,
rs, 80, 81 and Jan. 1, with final limit
Jan. 4. To teachers and students of
schools and colleges same rate will be
granted on Dec. 16 to % inclusive
with final limit Jan. 8, but only upon
presentation and surrender of certifi-
Gates signed by superintendent, 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
Office, 141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29
WITH SACK OF FLOUR
NEGRO WAS CAUGHT.
Was Getting Over Fence when Ar
rested by Detective Wall.

Was Getting over Fence when Ar
rested by Detective Wall.
In the act of jumping fence with
a sack of flour that he had stolen from
the store of c. ]. Brinkman, almost
within a stones throw of police head
quarters, Henry Jackson, a negro, was
made a prisoner early last night by
Detective Frank Wall.
II happened that the plain clothes
man was in the neighborhood of Hab-
ersham and Broughton streets when
the negro attempted to get away with
the flour. The detective was attracted
by the cries of stop thief, and after
a short, but swift chase, caught john
son. The arrest occasioned consider
able excitement in the neighborhood,
and a large crowd gathered. The pris-
oner will be given preliminary hear
ing by Recorder Myrick in Police Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-29
ITALIAN BARK HAD
NO CHRON0METER.
Mate of the Martinez Threatened
War if 1t Were Not Replaced.


War if 1t Were Not Replaced.
The italian bark Martinez was minus
a chronometer for several hours yes
terday afternoon. the ships clock hav-
ing been taken from the vessel and
held for debt on a possessory warrant
sworn out by Joe Piggio, a seaman.
Piggio, who is said to have sustain
ed serious injuries in an accident
aboard the MARTINEZ when the ship
was recently near the Isle of Marti-
nique, and who upon the ships arrival
here was examined by Dr.. A. w.
Winder, from whom he holds a certif-
cate stating that the sailor is not able
to perform the duties of a sailor. claims
that the MARTINEZ is due him 500. so
wages. Demanding that he be paid this
amount Piggio was told by the mate
of the ship that he would not get his
money if he did not sail with the ship.
the mate taking no heed of the ply
sicians certificate which Piggio held.
Leaving the mate in a rage Piggio
proceeded to Justice Bevin's office and
sWore out a possessory warrant for the
MartinieiS chronometer, which instru-
ment Is essential to the ships sailing,
was secured by Constable Constantine
and carried to Justice Bevin's office.
Later in the afternoon Louis Veno.
the mate of the chronometerless ship
appeared at Justice Bevin's office and
demanded in Italian why he had been
robbed, and in his excitement. threat
ening a war between Italy and the
United States if his chronometer was
not returned Immediately. Prefering
not to dabble in maritime affairs, and
to prevent possible trouble with the
mate, Justice Bevins decided to trans
fer his authority in the matter to Pig
gio's attorney, George Hayward. Jr.,
Esq, and returned the chronometer to
Veno.