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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
KRAG- JORGENSEN RIFLES
ARE HERE AT LAST.
Hundreds of Them Were Received
by Freight Inst Night in Savannah.

Hundreds of Them Were Received
by Freight Last Night in Savannah.
The long looked for, muchly desired
Krag-Jorgensen rifles have arrived,
and to-day the military commands of
the city will be supplied with the new
arm. Col. Gordon and Maj. William
son received bills of lading for the
Krags yesterday, the consignment ar
irving last night.
Nineteen boxes were received by the
First Regiment, containing about 200
guns. A slightly smaller number was
received by the Guards The guns will
be distributed shortly. though it is not
probable that they will be used for sew
eral weeks yet. No gun racks have
yet been provided, but the old Spring
field racks will be used until a requi-
sition may be honored for the Krag
rack.
The rifles will all be subjected to the
inspection of Capt. Austin. inspector
of rifle practice of the Guards Bat
talon, before they are assigned the
different men. The office of inspector
of rife practice having been recently
abolished in the First Regiment, in
conformity to the provisions of the
Dick bill. a specially detailed officer
will conduct the inspection in that reg
iment
The reasons for not using the Krags
at once are many. They are not now
allowed on the range, and there would
be no earthly use for them for rifle
practice. Several of the local COM
panies are now drilling for the prize
drill in Macon. 1t would be anything
but uniform to distribute the rifles to
only certain companies, and it would
be a disastrous step to require the COM
panies which expect to contest in the
company prize drill at the State Fair
to use the Krags at this stage Of the
game, they being differently shaped
and differently handled arm.
The officers are glad to at last get
the Krags, but they come at so late a
date as not to be of any great service
until next year. They were shipped
from Atlanta, and arrived by freight
last night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
REV. A. M. WILLIAMS
BACK FROM ATLANTA.

Rev. A. M. Williams. pastor of
Trinity Church, returned yesterday
from Atlanta, where he attended the
sessions of the Executive Committee of
the board of trustees of the Wesleyan
Christian Advocate. Rev. Mr.. Will
liams reports that the committee found
the paper to be in a flourishing condi-
ton in every line, and that the reports
of the different officers showed all de-
partments to be in excellent condi-
ton. No changes were made in regard
TO any of the officers The salaries
of all employed on the paper were
raised for the ensuing year. The
greater part of the business. which
came before the committee, was OF
routine nature only.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
AUTOMOBILES COMING
TO SPEND WINTER.
Outlook Is for Best Season Since
Autos Have Been in Use.

Outlook Is for Best Season Since
Autos Have Been in Use.
Mr.. T. A. Bryson is of the opinion
that Savannah will have a greater
number of automobilists this winter
and next spring than ever before. The
constant increase of work on the
streets and roads has made il an ideal
place for the use of autos, and with
the advertising it has received from
people who have already visited it, to-
gether with the advertising it will get
in all tourists centers, now that it
has secured tourist rates, will bring it
prominently to the notice of hundreds
of other chaffeurs seeking a place
where they can enjoy their favorite
sport during the winter months.
While in New York Mr.. Bryson saw
Mr.. Roy Rainey, visitor to this city
for several seasons, and was told by
Mr.. Rainey that he would probably be
in Savannah this winter. Because of
the i'll health of Mr.. w. 7. Rainey it is
not probable that he will come. 1t is
not probable, however that Mr. Baxter.
who has been a visitor before will be
in the city again the coming season.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
JURY LISTS MAY SOON
HAVE TO BE REVISED.
Names Being Drawn from Jury
Boxes with Unusual Rapidity.


Unless the rule of court, requiring
new jures to be drawn each week is
changed it is not improbable that the
jury boxes of the Superior Court will
have to be revised again at an early
date. 1t is usual for the lists to be re-
vised about once every two years, the
work having but recently been COM
pleted. 1t engaged the jury commits
sioners for over three weeks.
There are 1850 names In the jury box.
AS these names are drawn from box
No. ! they are placed in box No. 2, and
this process continues until the names
In box No. / have been exhausted. The
business Of the Superior Court has been
heavy for the past week, and will be
heavy for some months to come. 1t is
usual to draw anywhere from fifty to
300 jurors for a single week. Many of
those drawn have jury exemptions.
others are excused, many have removed
from the city others are dead, great
many are struck for cause" and so on,
the result being that not half of those
drawn serve, and it becomes necessary
10 draw several hundred jurors where
only one hundred serve.
The Potter trial will come up on Nov.
9. 1t is estimated that not less than
500 names will be drawn from the jury
box In an attempt to secure jury or
twelve men. There may be more
names than that drawn. Criminal
trials will be held during the week be-
ginning Nov. 2. This means many
more jurors. This condition of affairs
is not unusual during term time and
the rule which requires the drawing of
a new jury each week has resulted in a
rapid transfer of the names from box
No 1 to box No. ..
exists both in the Superior and the City
Courts, having been observed by both
courts for a year past. Where there
are many subject to jury duty, the
court considers it but fair that all shall
have an opportunity to serve and that
no one be required to serve two weeks
without being relieved.
Jurors were drawn yesterday by
Judge Barrow for the trial of civil
cases next week.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
JUDGE NoRWO0D'S COURT
WILL BE ENTERTAINING.
Much to Amuse at Criminal Session
of City Court To-day.

Much to Amuse at Criminal Session
of City Court To-day.
There will be a number of interest
ing matters aired in Judge Norwood's
court to-day. Some of the cases have
attracted some interest, and a large
crowd will probably hear the proceed
ings.
Mr.. ]. w. McIntire will tell the court
and spectators about his loop the loop
chase of Frank Paris, who Snatched
Mrs. w. F. Chaplins pocketbook in
front of the city market several days
ago. When Mr.. McIntirs gave pur-
suit, a lively foot race, the like OF
which had not been seen on Barnard
street for many moons, ensued. The
negro stripped off his coat, then his
shirt; then he dropped his hat. But
Mr.. McIntire was determined, and the
race continued. Then the thief drop
ped the pocketbook. But his ruse
didn't work. Mr.. McIntire still pur-
sued him. Around and around the
Presbyterian Church they went, up
lanes and down lanes, over fences,
and under fences, until at length
the darkey, fleet-footed young
ster, was caught. 1t was great
race and great catch for one over
the half-century mark. The details
may D6 ODldlueu at luS Hcdlll6 W
day, unless the dusky Mercury chooses
to plead guilty to the charge against
him.
For stealing a goat and wagon Fred
Reynolds and Thomas Rose will face
the judicial music, their accusers being
H. J. Myer and NJ. A. Morris, who
are the fee simple owners of Mr.. Will
liam and the vehicle, respectively.
Harry Jones, who was for some time
detained at Seaman's Bethel as wit
ness in a crimp case, and who, 1t is
alleged, pawned a bicycle which Rev.
Iverson had lent him, will have to ex-
plain his actions in the premises. He
was given a prelim. in the Recorders
Court yesterday, and remanded Tor
trial in the City Court.
Ed Johnson evidently believed that
goodness was next to cleanliness for
he stole bar of soap and package of
Pearline from the house of M. VIII
liams. He also concealed a knife and
fork about his person for boJth of
which regulations he is now making
speculations as to how long he will be
a member of ChaDlain's hosts. Ed will
also be tried for vagrancy, he being
under the horrible imputation of hav-
ing no visible means of support, and
no fair and reputable means of earn
ing a livelihood
Thomas Southwell, the juvenile wait
err at the Hussars Club who knocked
down 80 cents on a drink check, may
explain to the court what his system
was.
There are a number of other thieves,
oilers, gamblers, scrappers, shop
filters, pickpockets, truck-riders. adul-
terers, suspicious characters and law
breakers of every kind and description
who, hat in hand, will do the please
your-honor" stunt at the performance
this morning. and the proceedings bid
fair to be interesting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
~N-------@~
0ATHS FOLLOWED
BY CUTTING SCRAPE.

Tired of being cursed. although she
had been turning loose a rather hot
line of profanity herself, jamie Taylor
stabbed Francis Ford in the arm and
inflicted painful wound near East
Broad and Harris streets last night
The women are negroes well known in
police circles. Both made their es-
cape, but are pretty apt to be taken
in by the police during the morning
hours. The row was said to have been
over man with whom both were
smitten.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
INSPECTED GUNS
AT FORT SCREVEN.

Maj. Lyle, U. S. A, of the United
States Arsenal at Augusta, was in the
city yesterday. During the day he
paid a visit to Fort Screven and be-
gan a thorough inspection of the guns
and their carriages and mountings. The
test will be made thorough in every
particular, and any defects noted will
be reported, and steps taken at once
toward remedying them. Many of the
guns have not been tested in some
time, and Mai. Lyle was ordered to
inspect them for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning their exact condition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
GRAND JURY TO
iNDICT JAIL BIRDS.
Will Meet for That Purpose at 4
O'clock This Afternoon.


O'clock This Afternoon.
The grand jury will meet this after
noon at 4 o'clock to consider numer-
Gus matters of a criminal nature. 1t
is not improbable that other matters
will be considered. Indictments will
probably be returned in the following
cases:
William Bell, charged with stealing
two baskets of vegetables after they
had been intrusted to him by Rebecca
Williams.
Lucius Williams, Willie Squires, Ed
die Maxwell and Walter Jones, charg
ed with attempting to rob Jim Thomp-
son, whom, it is alleged, they intimi-
dated with a knife.
Charles Harris, who is held for the
larceny after trust of a shotgun be-
longing to Frank Moore.
George Griffin, charged with stealing
a coat from Jim Thompson.
John Davis. charged with murder
ously assaulting Diana Middleton at
Pooler several weeks ago.
Clarence Johnson. charged with as
saulting with intent to murder L. M.
Marshall.
oliver Thompson, Robert Rowland,
George Howell and Ned Hargraves
may be indicted for assaulting ]. H.
Brooks at Isle of Hope.
Lucius Cliett is charged with the
theft of a gold watch which was in
trusted to him by lack Cable, for the
purpose of having it repaired
Joseph Greene, charged with MUIR
derously assaulting Willie Sails, may
also be indicted.
Charlie Gordon, who was ordered
held by the court. after his acquittal
on the charge of breaking open rail-
road car, may be indicted for receiving
stolen goods.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
OFFICERS DECLINE
GOVERNORS INVITATION.
Request His EXcellency to Defer the
Conference Until a Later Date.

Request His EXcellency to Defer the
Conference Until a Later Date.
The officers of the First Regiment
of Infantry who have been invited TO
meet Gov. Terrell at the executive man
sion in Atlanta on Monday the 26th
inst, have decided that they will not
be able to accept the Governors invi-
tation. Col. Gordon wired the Cow
ernors private secretary yesterday that
the officers were forced to decline the
invitation for the day stated. but would
be glad to meet his excellency at
later day, to be chosen by the Gov
ernor.
The officers who will call upon the
Governor are Col Gordon, command
ing the regiment Lieut., Col. w. L.
Grayson and Commissary Fred w.
Garden. 1t is owing to Lieut.. Col.
Grayson's inability to accept, because
of the absence of his business partner
from the city, that the invitation had
to be declined
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
SNOW AT MARQUETTE
BUT SAVANNAH WARM.

Though it was showing at Marquette,
Mich, at o'clock last night, in Savan-
nah the mercury was near the seventy
degree mark. The snow at Marquette
is the first that has been recorded by
the Savannah Weather Bureau this
year. During the day 2S of an inch fell
and 1t was still showing at night. In
Savannah there was another excess of
temperature. The maximum, recorded
at o'clock in the afternoon, was 70 de-
grees. The minimum, registered at 7
o'clock in the morning, was IS degr aes.
making range of 20 degrees for the
day. The mean temperature was 6S
degrees, an excess of degrees above
the normal
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
twelve MONTHS A LONG
TIME" SAID ROSE.

E. L. Rose pleaded guilty to stealing
from the Southern Cotton Oil Company
in the Superior Court yesterday, and
threw himself upon the mercy of the
court. Judge Barrow, considering the
fact that Rose had saved the county
the expense of a trial. gave him a light
sentence of twelve months.
Twelve months is long timel" OBJ
served Rose, as he was led from the
court room.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
$500 Columbia and Return, Account
s. G. Stnte Fair.

Southern Railway will sell round
trip tickets to columbia Oct. "a to 2s
inclusive at rate of $500, good to re-
turn until Nov. 2. This includes cou-
pom of admission to grounds Of South
Carolina State Fair Two trains daily.
leaving Savannah 11:10 a. m. and los
a. m, city time, arriving Columbia 4:O5
p. m. and 500 a. m. City Ticket Office.
141 Bull street. Phones S50.-ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
Life Isn't worth Living

To one who suffers the maddening
agony of Eczema. letter and such ir-
ritating itching skin diseases. Every
roughness OF the skin from a simple
chap to letter and Ringworm, even of
long standing, is completely, quickly
and surely cured by Tetterine. Is com
fort worth so cents to you? That's the
price OF Tetterlne at orug stores, or by
Ga.-a1
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
WORK OF GRADING
HAS BEEN STARTED.

The work of grading Abercorn street
preparatory to the putting down of
vitrifed brick has been begun. and
within a few days the actual laying of
the bricks will be started. Special at
tention is being given the grading, and
the street promises to be the prettiest
of all the paved streets. On Wednes-
day evening City Council will author
ize the paving of the two blocks from
Henry street to Park avenue.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
VACANCIES IN HUSSARS.

Three Sergeants and a Corporal
VIII he Appointed After Nov. 4.
A school of instruction was held last
night at the Georgia Hussars' Armory,
at which many of the members of the
troop were present. Capt. Gordon and
Lieut.. Connerat instructed the men in
the manual and tactics. and outlined
the scope of the examination, which
will be held for on-commissioned Off
GERS places.
There are now four vacancies in the
Hussars: three sergeancies and one
corporalcy, caused by the resignation
and promotion of officers. The exami-
nation will be held Nov. a. and the
outlook is that many of the members
of the troop will endeavor to secure
cheVrons
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
WEAK HEART CAUSED
W0MAN'S DEATH.

1t was reported at police headquar-
tcrs last night that a negro woman had
died suddenly, and rather mysteriously,
in Gwinnett lane, near West Broad
street, and Coroner Keller was notified.
After an investigation Coroner KEEL
Ter gave heart disease as the cause of
death and certificate was issued. The
woman was Mary Lucinda Mitchell
aged % years. She lived at No 2S2
Gwinnett lare, west.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
Such Beautiful Mexican Drawn
Work.

Now on exhibition at Lippman's, cor
ner of Barnard and Congress streets.
The line of drawn work you will see
at this establishment has never been
seen in this city before. All kinds and
styles. The shirt-waist on exhibition
is a marvel of Mexican art, library
table cover, centerpieces, pillow cases
and lunch cloth are a few specimens
of the drawn work we offer now.
Lippman's. corner Congress and Bar
nard streets.--ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
INTEREST CENTERS
IN COLLINS CASE.
Mayor VIII Investigate Charges
Filed Against Officer,

Mayor VIII Investigate Charges
Filed Against Officer.
At the City Exchange this afternoon
Mayor Myers will investigate the
charges preferred against Patrolman
c. A. Collins by Mr.. Henry C. Greene.
There are quite number of wit
nesses to be examined and the investi-
cation promises to be a lengthy one.
1t is possible that it will not be con-
cluded to-day, although every effort
viii be made to hear all of the wit
nesses. Considerable interest is CEN
tered in the case and the testimony
promises 10 be intensely interesting
Although both the complainant and the
uniformed man have counsel there will
be no lawyers at the trial. Adams &
Adams represent Mr.. Greene, and
Twiggs & Oliver are looking after the
interests of the patrolnan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
Not Many Marriage Licenses.

Only one marriage license was issued
yesterday by Judge McAlpin. This
was granted to Alfred Green and Susie
Mitchell, colored. To-day being Fri
day, it is unlikely that there will be
more than one or two issued, there
being a popular superstition against
securing licenses on Friday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
Excursion Rates To Macon Georgia
state Fair, Central of Georgia
Railway.

Individual tickers one fare plus 25
cents round trip, minimum rates adults
50 cents, children rs cents. Military
companies and brass bands in uniform
twenty or more on one ticket one cent
per mile travelled. Tickets on sale
from points in Georgia Oct. 20. to 20
inclusive, Except Sundays) and for
trains arriving, Macon forenoon, Oct
81. From points in Alabama Oct. 20
to 2S, inclusive, Except Sunday. Final
return limit of all tickets, Nov. 2. 1903
Ask your nearest agent for full particu-
lars. Ticket office 107 Bull street. and
Central Passenger Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
Excursion Rates to Macon, Ca, via
SeahOard Air Line Ry

Only $5.42 round trip: tickets on sale
Oct. 20 to 30, inclusive Except Sum
day.; good returning until Nov. 2, in
elusive.
Trains leave Savannah a. m, ar
rive Macon LIS p. M. Remember the
Seaboari is the short line, with
through cars: City office, 7 Bull;
phone 2S.-ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
Only $500 to Columbia, S. c., and
Return.

Via Seaboard Air Line Railway in
Guiding admission to the South Caro-
lima State Fair: tickets on sale Oct.
"a to 30, inclusive: good returning I'M
til Nov. 2. inclusive.
Remember the Seaboard is the short
line with two through trains daily in
both directions. City office, Bull;
phone 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
INVITATIONS TO TEACHERS
VIII BE Presented Them by Mr.. G.
f. stewart in Macon To-day.

Will he Presehteu Aheh ny NAE' -
f. stewart in Macon To-day.
Mr.. Chas. F. Stewart, assistant gen.
eral passenger agent of the Seaboard
Air Line, will leave to-day for Macon
to visit the State Fair. and also to be
present during the meeting of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the Georgia
Teachers Association to present to that
body an invitation to hold their next
annual meeting in Savannah.
To this end Mr.. Stewart carried with
him letters of invitation to the teach
ers from both Mayor Herman Myers.
on behalf of the city. and from the
Chamber OF Commerce. on behalf of
the business interests of the commu-
nitV.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
$500 Columbia and Return, Account
s. c. State Fair.

Southern Railway will sell round
trip tickets to Columbia Oct. "a to 20
inclusive at rate of $500, good to re-
turn until Nov. 2. This includes cou-
pom of admission to grounds of South
Carolina State Fair. Two trains dailv
leaving Savannah 11:10 a. m. and 1:05
a. m, city time, arriving Columbia 4:O5
p. m. and 500 a. m. City Ticket Office
141 Bull street. Phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
VICE PRESIDENT
PLEASANTS HERE.

Vice President and General Manager
W. H. Peasants of the Ocean Steam
ship Company, who has been called to
Savannah on account of the trouble be-
tween the company and the wharf la
borers, reached the city yesterday. He
refused to be seen in regard to what
he has done or will do in his efforts to
adjust the trouble.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23

President r. G. Erwin of the Allan
tic Coast Line and General Manager
Kenly were in Savannah for a short
time yesterday, but left during the
morning, in company with Supt. w.
B. Denham, for Jacksonville. They
will return to this city either to-mor-
row or Sunday
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23

Travelling? - For smooth ride use
the Atlantic Coast Line. Unexcelled
sleeping and dining car service on the
famous FLORIDA and West Indian Linn
tied" Dining cars serving meals a la
carte. Two hours quicker than any
other line, Savannah to New York
al
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teethinR. 1t
socthes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind ccnc and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-five cents q bottle.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23

SIS black Vicuna suits for men, cut
in the latest fashion. Coats have stiff
fronts and concave shoulders. To-
day and tomorrow at So The Metro
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
w. It. Jones, Constable.

Justice Isaac Nathans yesterday ap-
pointed William T. Jones a constable
for the Second district, G. NJ. The
appointee gave bond and qualified be-
teFs Ordinary McAlpin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
FOR CLERKS AND CARRIERS.
Civil Service Examination Will BE
Held Nov. IL.

Held Nov. Is.
An examination under the Civil Serv-
ice Commission will be held in the post
office building for clerks and carriers
Nov. Is. Already ten applicants have
filed their requests for examination.
Secretary H. r. Rawls, of the local
board of examiners, yesterday con-
Guided a series of examinations which
included applicants for the following
places: Inspector of Chinese immi-
grants, bookkeepers in the department
tai service, for which there were two
applicants; bookkeeper in the Philip
pine service, teachers in the Philippine
service, for which there were two APP
plicants; and superintendent of con-
struction. Those who took the exami-
nation for places in the Philippines
were required to furnish photographs
Of themselves
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23

The saving of few cents on a bot
tie of vanilla extract will not atone
for the annoyance of having dessert
that is lust a little off, in flavor
Always buy Burnetts. What you paw
Is important, but what you get more
so. Burnett's Vanilla costs more be-
cause worth more.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-23
A Cup of Good Coffee in the Morning
Will Keep You in Good Humor All

Take advice in time and do not spoil
your breakfast by drinking poor coffee.
Buy a pound of our delicious Java
and Mocha for 35 cents, three pounds
81. And we guarantee you will have
delicious cup of coffee The Great
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 1O6
Broughton street, west. Telephone
616.-ad