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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

spontaneous ripple of mirth, the utter
ed soul of gladness."
Stuart Robson. the most versatile
Of American comedians, recently cele-
brated his siXty-seventh birthday as
he lay i'll at his home in New YORK
Mr. Robson had forgotten that 1t was
the anniversary of his birth until tele-
grams of congTatulation began to pour
in upon him. Messages were received
from Grover Cleveland, Senator Arthur
Pue German, of Maryland, Joseph JET
ferson ]. H Stoddart, former Secretary
of the Navy, John D. Long, Clara Nor
ris, Ambassador Joseph II. Choate.
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, Chief Justice
Melville W. Fuller, Secretary John Hay,
w. II. Crane, and Samuel L. Clemens
mark Twain, while players and
playwrights innumerab1e, living in New
York. sent him notes of congratulation
and appropriate gifts. Mr.. Robson who
has resumed his tour as the Dromio
of Syracuse in THE Comedy of Errors"
under the direction of Daniel V. Ar
thur, read all these we'll wishes, and
as he expressed it afterward. They
made me so happy 1 just took up my
bed and walked"
Frank Daniels, the comedian. thinks
that trunk packing is no joke. To him
it is one of the serious tasks OF an
actors life
MY man Roberts," says he, us such
a competent fellow that 1 now leave
everything in the way of packing to
him, and he has been with me so long
that I have gotten out of the trunk
packing business entirely. But l re-
member some of the devices that 1 en-
ployed for the preservation of clothing
when I used some of Roberts scientific
stunts that not only economize space,
but avoid wrinkles and other i'll effects
of packing as ordinarily done.
For instance, in folding a long coat
like an evening dress coat or a Prince
Albert or an overcoat, one can keep
the sleeves from getting wrinkled by
doubling them up at the elbow sepa-
rately before the coat itself is doubled.
There is little thing worth know
ing, too, about packing a sack coat,
and that is that if the coat has to be
folded so as to shorten it's length, the
fold should be made in the bottom of
the coat instead of across the collar
and shoulders. The latter way ruins
the stiffening and padding and gets
the coat out of shape in the point most
vital in coats fit-namely, around the
collar"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

Sullivan & Mack and the dainty
comedienne. Maize Trumbull, will pre-
sent THE Irish Pawnbrokers" at the
theater Wednesday matinee and night,
April %. The Irish Pawnbrokers,
while farce comedy, cannot be class
ed with the average entertainment that
is travelling under that guise. as it has
well-defined plot, and there is rhyme
and reason for all the mishaps and
incidents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

With the return to Savannah OF
Edith Mason and Thomas II. Persse
who will commence an engagement at
the theater tomorrow night with the
Hashim Opera Company, two OF the
most popular singers who have appear
ed here Will be heard again. For sew
eral successive seasons In the early
nineties they were heard here with the
jules Grau Comic Opera Company.
Miss Mason viii BE- recalled as the
modest, pretty young wom8n who sang
nll 81 the leading soprano roles In the
weeks repertoire Of light opera a. that
time. The unaffected simplicity ~ her
acting and the sympathetic sweetness
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

The annual spring concert of the
Music Club will take place May Z. This
leans that there will be but two more
of the regular semi-monthly meetings
of the club this season, the two during
April. OF these, the programme for one
on next Thursday evening will be a
miscellaneous one, whilst that for the
one on the 18th will consist entirely of
numbers from the celebrated operas.
At this latter one much of the best
talent of the club will appear. and one
of the most attractive programmes of
the season will be given. The second
part of the programme for the May
concert will be given by the chorus I'M
der the direction of Miss Coburn. Men
delssohn's "Athalie" will be sung, and
the programme will close with the
War March of the Priests" from the
same work played by the orchestra un-
der Mr.. Meyer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

The Chicago and Florida Special. one
OF the fast tourist trains of the South
ern Railway, will be discontinued,
southbound April q northbound April
4. The majority of the tourist trains
will be discontinued, it is expected,
after April Is.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

rhe Arnold Stock Company gave a
matinee performance yesterday, and
closed its engagement with The Strug-
giles of Life" last night. A feature
of the specialties particularly enjoyed
was the appearance of Sammy Brown
in The Gambling Man" and other
dances. The company's week has been
a successful one.
The Hashim Opera Company will
play a weeks engagement during the
week beginning tomorrow. 1t will pre-
sent on the first night Gilbert and Sui
livan's "Mikado."
The company, which is composed of
fifty people, is headed by two operate
stars. Miss Edith Mason and Thomas
Persse. Both of these are too well
known to the Savannah public to need
any introduction. The company sup
porting them is said to be in every way
what it should be.
The company has just completed a
two-months' engagement in Havana,
where it was greeted by large audi
ences The repertoire is one that would
be a credit to any operate organiza-
ton, and each opera is sung to the best
possible effect. The matinee prices for
the engagement are 25C and soc; night,
orchestra, soc; balcony. soc and 25c,
and gallery 15c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

Mr. w. Ross Gravenor of Washing
ton, representing a number of rail-
road supply firms. is in the city, a
guest of the De Soto.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

Nearly all of the offices of the Gem
trail of Georgia road that are to he
moved into the Citizens Bank Branch
building, were moved yesterday. 1t
is probable that the remainder will be
moved tomorrow and that by the mid
die OF the week all of the offices will
have been installed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

Mr.. w. P. Scruggs. travelling passen-
ger agent of the Seaboard Air Line,
VINO has been on a. trip over the G.
d A division of the system, returned
home last night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29
AT THE THEATER

Monday Night-"Mikado.''
Tuesday Night-"Chimes of Nor
mandy"
Wednesday Matinee
Wednesday NiEht-"BocacciO."
Thursday Night-"Queen's Lnce
handkerchief"
Friday Night-"BIack Hussnr."
saturday Matinee-"Marntan
Saturday Night-"BOhemianG Girl
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

"A trained animal exhibition to be
successful. must be modern, and that
we may keep abreast of the times, we
put out elephants through course
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

The Central of Georgia has just is
sued a folder advertising the South
ern Baptist Convention, which will
meet in Savannah May to IA. The
FOLDER is neatly illustrated showing
pictures OF the buildings and places of
interest in and around Savannah and
contains much valuable information for
the benefit of the visitors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-03-29

Mr.. w. D. Morgan of New York viii
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
Sea serpents Breathe Air.

Like all other serpents, the sea SER
penis, though permanently inhabiting
the sea, are air breathers. The lateral
f1attening Of their tails greatly helps
them to swim in any direction, and it
specially enables them to rise rapidly
to the surface of the water to breathe.
That they may do this the more easily
and securely, their nostrils are placed
at the very end Of the muzzle and are
furnished with valves, which secure
them from being entered by the water
in which they live.
Unlike other snakes, they cast their
skins in small pieces. Their eyes are
not adapted to see well out Of water,
and thus they cannot when in the air
take a good aim to bite They feed on
small fishes, which they paralyze by
means of their poison, and thus they
have nothing to fear from the spines
Of the fishes they eat
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
From Far and Near.

vinita, L. r., voted for the issue of
$65, 5000 in water works bonds and $780,
900 In sewer bonds.
w. S. Rathbone committed suicide in
Neosho, Mo-, by hanging. No reason
can be assigned for the act.
With view to making Oklahoma a
prohibition State, plans have been start
ed by the Missionary Society Of the
Christian church, in session at Okla
homa City.
Mrs. Rosette Coulson, farmers wife,
received verdict in the District Court
At Abilene, Kan, for $4,000 in suit for
SANDER against wealthy neighbor, Ran
dali Meyer.
City officials of Mexico, Mo-, and off,
Gals Of Audrain County have FLASHED
as to the right of the County Court to
place hitching racks in the streets,
around the court house square,
Rear Admiral Barker, communicating
chief of the North Atlantic fleet, has rec
commended the equipment of all the bat
tleships and large cruisers of the navy
WIKI wireless telegraph apparatus.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
A Lake Of Many Wonders.

Lake Chad, in Africa, is reported by
two French explorers to be 1S5 miles
long and so miles wide, or somewhat
larger in area than Lake Erie, yet it
is only % feet deep in its deepest
place, and only feet in its eastern
side. 1t has 80 islands, some barren,
others only pasture land, and some
covered with forests and millet plan
tations, and having a total population
of about $4,000. Storms arise with
surprising quickness on the lake, and
the shallowness of the water forces up
big waves at short notice, while
treacherous gusts and puffs Of wind
about the islands make navigation
dangerous York World.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
"PRETrY SPECKLEDY."

The Thrush Refused to Sing for the
Lady Who Had Bought Him.
Two ladies who were walking along
an English country coad were attract
ed toward a small, poor-looking cot
tage by the exquisite singing Of
thrush. The cottage contained but one
room. 1t was occupied by an aged
couple, so poor that their most valua-
bic possession was the thrush which
hung outside the door in a wicker cage.
and sent forth perfect stream OF
melody. In MARY Boyle, Her Book,
the story of this bird is touchingly
told:
We listened for some moment, and
then my mother entered the cottage,
made acquaintance with the old cou-
pie, and asked if they would be will
ing to sell the thrush to her. At first
rather blank look came over the old
mans countenance, but he was poor
and ailing, and was persuaded by the
arguments Of the "missus," who was
doubtless thinking that the price Of
their favorite would enable her to get
some little dainty for her good man.
SO the bargain began; sum was
named, the double of which was paid
by my mother, who sent a servant the
next morning to claim her purchase.
Then resulted a disappointment. The
cage was placed in a large and cheer
full window In our drawing-room, but
not sound, not note, came from the
melancholy bird, who dropped and
hung its head as If melting. We fed,
we coaxed, we whistled; but it re-
manned silent, motionless and moping.
My mother felt as "uuch indignation
as was consistent with her gentle dis
position. It was not in her nature to
be suspicious, but it looked as If an
other bird had been palmed off upon
her In place Of the magnificent song
ster. She gave the thrush several
days trial, but at length her patience
was exhausted, and she sent for the
late owner of the bird.
The door opened and in he came. My
mother advanced to meet him; but
neither Of them was allowed to speak,
LOl III SOOlCL ulu LllC Olu ludI IldhC
his appearance in the room than the
bird leaped down from it's perch,
spread it's wings, and broke out into
so triumphant song of joy that it
seemed as If the whole room vibrated
with that burst of melody.
"What Pretty Speckledy" said the
man, approaching the cage. you
know me then, do you?" And the
thrush kept tapping it's wings and
moving from side to side, one might
almost say, dancing with joy.
There was no doubt about it; 1t was
the same bird that had charmed our
ears III the lane at Molesey; but, like
the Hebrew captives, it could not sing
its songs in a strange land.
'tTake it back" my mother said. II
would not part such friends for all the
worldw And off together went that
loving pair, pretty Speckledy' in full
song.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
AN ARMY OF CROP REP0a
No Less Than 100000 Turn j.,
nation to Uncle S,p,

In gathering the necessary infor
concerning the crops, Uncle SaI
pioys no less than 100000 red
Nine-tenths of the people being /
concerned with the outcome of tha
and corn crop it is natural that i
fort should be made to get accura
thStics. Property in thousands u
ern towns goes up or down iust
crops are grown, and merchants
ence prosperous or dull times, AL
to the size of the crops in theirl
borhood. The basis of the cron
ing system is the greeting of one
to another: How Is your wheat
His reply is given to someone n
news finally gets into town, and TIL
correspondent of the government
his own conclusions and telegram
to the Agricultural Department.
In this same locality may be Z
spondent of some firm of brokcrs
opinion as to the crop may be Il
from that of the government, as
Is, and a difference of opinion
uncertainty about the crops in thas
will exist in Wall street.
Sometimes this difference of
In local observers may extend &
entire wheat belt, where mill
bushels are grown annually.
condition once prevailed in Nor
kota, and a firm Of spectators
cago sent q trained expert into q
to make examinations. 1t cost I'll
600 to learn his opinions, which
to be wrong, causing them to Id
600 by buying wheat. While the
ment agents may err in their q
they generally come nearer to ID
ton than anyone else.
There are thirty eight special
ers stationed in various parts
country and each Of these has u
Of reporters under his charge.
servers make us nearly correct re
possible, but in the same neigh
are others who are sending in Il
ports directly to the Secretary q
culture. In fact, in every townsh
is some special correspondent wi
in reports to the government al
condition of growing crops.
1t Is the most complete system
ification afforded anywhere. O.
graph toll paid by the governm
season runs into the hundreds
sands of dollars.
When oil of these reports CON
Ing into the Agricultural Depar
Washington, there is a great deal
for the clerks. Expert crop q
are employed, and from the re j
each community composite
issued, being a correct and care
pilation of all the estimates.
no guesswork, for every Telegram 81
cry report is compared and b
struck.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
SHOOT DOWN BANDITS.
Swift Vengeance in Train of Street
Car Hold-up at Aurora, Ill.


Car Hold-up at Aurora, Ill.
One robber was shot and killed and
one other was wounded at $3.50 o'clock
the other night, shortly after they held
up Riverview Park street car, just out
side the southwest city lines of Aurora.
Three masked men signaled the north
bound Riverview Park car in charge Of
Motorman Plum and Conductor Whit
ney, to stop at a switch a short distance
below the Sard stove works. The mo-
torman, thinking some passengers wish
ed to board his car for Aurora, complied
with their wishes. AS soon as they wer
aboard they covered the crew with theil
guns, ordering them to hold up theii
hands They then searched the conduc
tor and motorman. Whitney had only
81 in his pocket, while Plum did moi
have any valuables.
They then ordered the two inside the
car and took charge themselves, running
the car as far as the stove works, when
they left it and disappeared across thu
country in the darkness.
The police were notified and Oficer
Gibson and Grass were detailed on the
case. They learned that the robbers
boarded the Chicago electric car for the
city at 1915 o'clock, and went after
them on a car following. AT the substa-
ton on Union avenue the officers saw
their men, who started to run. A fusil-
lade of shots resulted ending in one rob
Der being killed and another wounded.
The robbers were well armed, and put
up a spirited battle Officer Grass, after
firing all the cartridges he had, ran to
the station for a fresh supply. While he
was securing them Officer Green rushed
up and informed the night men that he
had shot one of the robbers. The entire
force returned with him and found the
dead robber lying in the weeds.
He had been shot through the fore
head and one eye. The ambulance was
called out and the body was taken to
an undertaker's rooms. The police re-
NAMED behind to search the river bank,
rs another of the trio is wounded. lie
wore a black hat, which was found on
the ground. The dead robher was about
40 years of age, well dressed and wore a
brown fedora hat, which had been pur-
chased in Des Moines, Iowa. He had
been seen about Aurora.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16

upon which the arrests were bal
charge Of conspiracy in acc
bride from John ]. Ryan of y
s. Co., turf commissioners.
Prior to their arrest, postoflll
tors had recommended that a IN
be issued against the Ryan
pending all its mail. Ryan q
Outcalt went to Washington
their case, Attorney Miller
ing the other side. Ryan cla
company had enough money Y
depositors in full and, as RESI-
hearing, Acting Attorney Gene
tiancy recommended that the
inspectors make another lnVe
They did so and a second tlml
order was recommended.
A few days later, according
grams produced before the gr'
Miller telegraphed Johns to \
Ryan. A meeting was held ~
son House between Johns and
which Ryan paid $4,000, 4
So, 500 was for favorable dd
the scheme allowing Ryans
use of the mails and $2,Ooo
revising Ryan's advertising
as to conform to the ruling
torney General. Ryan, it ~
paid the amounts in checks, n
held as evidence against johns
ler
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
NO DEAR1H OF BUCKWHEAT.
A Ten Million Bushc1 Crop Is Now
Being Harvested.


Lovers of buckwheat cake will be glad
to learn that the largest buckwheat crop
ever harvested is now being gathered in
the two great buckwheat raising States
of the Union, New York and Pennsylva-
MIA.
Last year the buckwheat crop of the
United States amounted to 9,56G,066
bushels, valued at $5,341 ,413. OF this
total New York produced $3.50, 1853 bush
els, worth $1,S69,600, with Pennsylvania
a close second with a production of s.
1873, 402 bushels, worth $1,753,621. Com
pared with these the State of Maine
makes a poor third, yielding 719,760
bushels.
Twenty-four States figure as buck
wheat producers, the grain growing as
far south as Georgia and as far west
as Oregon. Considerably more than two
thirds of the total production is always
from New York and Pennsylvania, to
which nearly every State in the Union
pays tribute for the delectable griddle
cake.
The total of the crop for the present
year will certainly exceed 100000
bushels. The four counties of Armstrong,
Indiana, Westmoreland and Butler, in
Pennsylvania, will yield more than p
100000 bushels, these counties forming
the buckwheat belt of the United States
and yielding nearly four-ffths of the
crop produced in the keystone State.
The production of New York generally
exceeds that of Pennsylvania, but it's
cultivation is there more generally dis
tributed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
Putting Him Wise.

There Is something peculiar about
the mental makeup of woman" said
Foggs.
"Does any explanation go with that
remark?'' asked his better half
"Sure thing" answered the party OF
the prelude. Now, there's Mrs. Peck
en- for example. She's utterly unable
to- handle the most gentle horse, yet
she drives her husband around with
ease"
"Oh, that doesn't prove anything, -
reioined Mrs. Il. 1.-THE horse, you
know, Is very intelligent animal"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
(gA NE IS
$.S:SSlaes5fF I (.
The News I
-o~~%@~NS"

King Peter of Servia form
the rumor that he has been al
yet.
Evidently no man WIN
should engage in the bllSD'eS'
corn.
Curtis Jett admits that ne
trial, but perhaps that Is inc
wants another.
Girls who were beginning 70
should cheer up. Upton ~"
bachelors club.
Turkey is buying supplies ? s,s
It can purchase the stun on, :,
tendon, but, of course O'iSD
ness. :.
while the Balkan war coy !!
shed much water, it has low ai. i
faw weeks barrels and barrels
iew y @ sermers' trust might CUT ut
visible supply of trustful II III
lend Joy to the existence V
man. cua5
Beirut may be trying ',. to q eI,1|
new capital of the l u his prip
the Sultan has to PACK nl9
out of Europe. storm I'd
with a heavy snow '', sueraturl
and a drop In the tem obsr mai
grees the Butte ' Tes'D
regarded as q wonoe''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16

Chief Wilkie of the secret service an
nounces the discovery of two new ma.
tional bank counterfeits. One~is SIC
note on the Peoples National Bank OF
-Roxbury, Mass, and the other is s.
note on the Waltham National Bank OF
Waltham, Mass.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16

The Duke of Manchester, who mar
ried in 1900 Helen, daughter of Eugene
Zimmerman of Cincinnati, has purchased
for $4,000 Kylemore castle and estate,
comprising $4,000 acres, situated on
Tough Kyieanore, Connemara, Ireland.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16

discovered Camille sunken in sodden
sleep upon a chair.
Awake, awake!" she painted hoarsely,
dragging Kim bodily to his feet; away
with you and do as you agreed! All.
nsw they shall feel my powerv'
TO be cOntinuedl
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16

with consI
bride. M
employed |
assistant |
ney GeneT
of the Posi-
partnent. \
Johns wasl
ney at |
Ind, wherl
arrested J
Miller was
the same d
offices at 4
I'M
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
commita Triple Murder.

Sir Albert p. It. Coape, an English
baronet who became saloonkeeper at
Lumberton, N. NJ, has shot his fifth
wife, his sister-in-law and himself.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
Great Sav;uv.

Cyrus Why did stingy old Crawfoot
go to the expense Of hiring musicians
to play dance music?
Silas-He heard that lot of sum-
mer boarders would rather dance than
eat
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
A. others gee Us.

Biggs-They say ahat fellow Sim
son Is balf-witte9.
Diggs-IndeedU AS much an shatf
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-10-16
TWO MORE MAIL lNDICT

True Bills Against ATTORNEY
and Johns of Cincinnaf
Daniel V. Miller and Josep|
attorneys, were indicted by tn
States grand jury at CINCINNATI
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-12-03
Revolution Imminent.

sure sign of approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system is
nervousness, sleeplessness, OF
stomach upsets. Electric Bitters will
quickly dismember the troublesome
causes. 1t never fails to tone the
stomach. regulate the Kidneys and
Bowels, stimulate the Liver. and
clarity the blood. Run down systems
benefit particularly and all the usual
attending aches vanish under It's
searching and thorough effectiveness
Electric Bitters is only soc, and that
is returned If it don't give perfect
satisfaction. Guaranteed by A. l.
Burgan, Druggist.