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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-12-10

The publication of the condensed
report of Fourth Assistant Postmas
ter General Bristow, accompanied
by a memorandum by President
Roosevelt, has furnished no new in
formation on the postal scandals,
but it throws much light npon the
manner in which the Investigations
have been carried on. No one who
reads it can fail to be convinced of
the able, thorough and impartial
manner in which the dishonest tran
sactions, begun by Machen in 1893,
during the Cleveland administration
and lasting up to within the last few
months, were exposed regardless of
the prominence and political influ-
ence of those concerned.
When, in January, the President
was informed of the condition of .af-
fairs in the Post Office Department,
he gave Mr.. Bristow full power to
carry out relentless investigation,
in which he was aided by forty in
spectors. For many months they
worked hard and faithful. The rec
ords of one thousand post offices
were examined. and the files of
many divisions of the department
for the last We: -, were scrutinized.
AS result four officers of the de-
partment have resigned and thirteen
have been removed. Forty-four in
dictments have been found, involv-
ing thirty-one persons. The total
which the dishonest officials
received by fraudulent means is
about s4O0, 900, but this amount is
small compared to the loss of the
by the purchasing of
or inferior supplies at
rates.
In his review of the report, the
President expresses thorough salts
faction with the work of Mr.. Bris-
tow and makes plain the intention
of the Administrator to do all pos
sible to bring the offenders, official
and others, to justice. The Presi-
dent rightly says, "No crime calls
for sterner reprobation than the
crime of the curruptionist in public
life and of the man who seeks to cor
rupt him. The bribe-giver and the
bribe-taker are equally guilty.
Opponents of the Administration,
who hope to make political capital
out of the postal frauds, should re-
that President Roosevelt is.
to the credit of directing one
of the most thorough Investigations
of public corruption, which has yet
been made.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-12-10
The work In Maine.

Returns from 1862 subordinate oranges
for the quarter ended Sept 80 fully
maintain the average increase Of the
year and indicate that the total men,
bership in Maine at this time exceeds
10000. This shows net yearly gain of
almost $500 during the past six years,
n record of which Maine Patrons may
we'll be proud.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-12-10

A lady school teacher recently
asked one of her pupils If he knew
how TO make a Maltese cross, to
which the boy promptly replied,
"Step on its tail"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-12-10

There is grange in Michigan that
has an average attendance Of about SO
per cent of the membership. The grange
meets every week, begins on time, owns
the grange hail. That grange is pros
porous.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-12-10

1t is quite impossible to keep record
of the erection and dedication Of new
grange halls throughout the land. Let
the good work proceed.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-12-10

Cascade grange of Maine is rejoicing
in its occupancy of new grange hall.
1t cost $500. Thc building rests on a
solid foundation of Dodlin granite 1t
is 30 by 65 feet and admirably proper
toned. There is a covered entrance in
the center of the building and on the
inside to the left check room II by IL.
Opposite this is a good sized ticket Of
fee with broad stairway leading to
the hall above. Back of the check room
is the kitchen, IL by % feet. The sup
per room Is in the rear of all and is a
most convenient apartment, 35 by sc
feet. Upstairs there Is another check
room and the main hall, which is 85 by
40 feet, with a stage In the rear 13 by
35 feet. The finish of the building is
North Carolina pine, all the doors and
stairs being birch. The building Is
lighted by electricity.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-12-10
The Shopbell Dry Good Co.,
313 Pine Street,
E WILLIAMSPORT, PA.
Needed7Things for Now.

these items the wanted easonable Sort selected
different departments of the store ssaSsTSu1
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
NOT so MANY TOURISTS
THIS YEAR AS LAST.

The tourist travel is not as large this
winter as had been expected, the hotel
people say, and though it is an average
winter, it will have to brace up con-
siderably to equal what was expected
for it because of signs known best
to hotel folks and those who watch
the trend of pleasure and health seek
ers from other chimes.
Not only has it been behind expecta-
tions here, but also in Florida, where,
if anywhere, tourists are found. Last
years travel was beyond this years
at this period of the season, but, hotel
men say, from a temporary cause. Our
steamer advantages are superior to
those of any other port on the South
Atlantic" they say, land many took
advantage of that and came via Sa-
vannah to the Charleston Exposition
last winter. Many others, too, came
here from the exposition
The best part of the season is now
opening, from the mitIdle of Febcu-
airy to the middle of April being con-
sidered the busiest portion of the tour
list season, and it is yet expected that
the season will rank above the average.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
COLLIER IN TRAINING
And Shows Up Well in Set-to With
DOuEhertY.

Jack Collier, who meets Chris Hmm
Ter in the local boxing ring Thursday
night at catch weights, is working out
at Isle of Hope with Dan Dougherty
and is putting in hard ticks, as he has
several pounds of flesh to take off and
muscle to harden up in the few inter-
vening days.
Yesterday he boxed five hot rounds
with Dougherty and, though a little
winded at the close, was in good condi-
ton considering he has just started
work. Dougherty danced about the big
fellow in great shape. and hooked in q
number of good blows. Collier, of
course, could not let out his strength
against the smaller man. but showed
sufficient skill in avoiding his more
clever opponent to prove him danger
Gus with the best of them.
Himmler, his opponent, will arrive
here to-day. He is in good shape from
having participated in several bouts re-
Gently, and will do but little work ex-
cept sufficient to keep up his wind and
strength. This bout will be the heavi-
est ever boxed here. and if the reputa
ton of the men is a criterion to go by
the event should be all that is desired.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
WILL MAKE AUTHORIZATIONS.
House VIII Take Up More of the
Expenditure Bills.

House VIII Take Up More of the
Expenditure Bills.
Washington, Feb. 15.-The appropria-
ton bills are we'll advanced in the
House for this stage of the session.
With less than three weeks of the ses-
sion ahead. only three of the supply
bills remain to be acted upon. Two of
these, the naval and fertilization bills,
are on the calendar and will be passed
this week. The general deficiency bill
Will follow next week. Delays on
these bills in the Senate, however, now
promise to crowd things during the final
hours.
The Fowler currency bill, which has
been postponed from time to time, is 20
have special rule making it contin-
uing order at the first opportunity this
week. But if it reaches the stage of
consideration, it will be side tracked
whenever an appropriation bill or con-
ference report is ready. Consequently
considerable skepticism is now mani
tested as to whether it win be brought
to a vote.
Tomorrow is suspension day, but
only matters of minor Importance will
be considered. Mr.. Moore, Democrat
of Tennessee. still refuses to give as
sent to unanimous consent because the
Indian Territory bill is not given con-
sideration, and this compels recourse
to suspension day for bridge bills, and
other minor measures which usually go
through by unanimous consent.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
JUDGE SEABRO0K TO PRE-
SIDE IN SUPERIOR COURT.
This Week Promises to be ny Busy
One in All of the Courts.

This Week Promises to be ny Busy
One in All of the Courts.
The last week of the December term
of Superior Court begins this morning.
Many civil cases have been set for
trial, and the week promises to be
productive of several interesting legal
controversies. A busy week is also
ahead in the City Court and a number
of matters of importance have been
set for trial in the Court of Ordinary.
There are many pensioners yet to be
able that the court will be crowded
to-day by those who are entitled to
the allowance made by the state. The
Ordinary will visit, in person, such
parties as are unable to appear in per-
son for their pensions by reason of
physical disability.
Judge Seabrook will preside in the
Superior Court, the latter part of the
week in several cases in which Judge
Barrow is disqualified. There are
number of matters of first Importance
to be considered by him, it being not
improbable the Jefferson street paving
cases will come up for determination.
The jury in the City Court, which
was excused on Friday, will report
this morning. Not less than twenty
interesting damage suits have been
assigned for trial, besides numerous
suits on account, and the week will,
altogether, be busy one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
SH-AMERlCANS
MAKE MANY PLANS.

The Irish-American Friendly So
ciety's meeting yesterday was largely
attended and enthusiastic. The hop to
be given Wednesday night at Catholic
Library Hall was discussed and re-
ports from the Arrangement and Tick
ct Committees were received. A letter
was received from Mr.. VIM. O'Dell of
Cincinnati, expressing his apprecia-
ton of being elected a member of the
society and enclosed check for 500
in payment of twenty s. tickets The
Ticket Committee reported that the
merchants of the city had responded
literally and many are yet to be heard
from.
1t is expected that a handsome sum
will be realized from the hop, which
will be used toward defraying the ex-
penses of furnishing the club rooms of
the society. The hall will be deco
rated with. flags and bunting. An old
time Irish reel, led by MR.. Charles
Carroll, will be among the specialties
of the evening. The. First Regiments
orchestra is engaged for the occasion.
Refreshments will be served free.
The renovating and repainting of the
society's hall and rooms now being
done, preparatory to furnishing them,
was inspected, and the furnishings
were discussed. Mr.. w. R. Leaken
made a short talk on that line, sug-
costing that the members take it upon
themselves to furnish some piece of
ornamentatiop, he himself presenting
an etching of a tigers head, and &C
companying the gift with appropriate
remarks. Mr.. Leaken also subscribed
for twenty-five tickets to the hop.
The stage in the hall will be enlarged
to twice it's present size and many en-
tertainments will be given for the
members and their friends.
4 communication from the Ancient
Order of HibernianS was read, inviting
the members of the society Individual
ly to participate in their parade on
the morning of March II, in honor of
st. PatrIck's Day. Many will accept
the invitation.
The oyster roast, toward which ev-
cry member looks forward to with a
longing, was talked over. The society
expect to turn out 1000 men on that
occasion, and will march to the mu-
sic of two bands, the march, as on the
previous parade passing over the
principal streets of the city. An
amusement committee was appointed
to plan for the many games and
outdoor sports to. be made part of the
outing. An old fashioned game of
association football will be one of the
athletic features. The game will be
played on the beach with the old
spherical ball and will be the kind of
ball from which the name of the game
originated. The man who puts his
hands on the ball in that game does
so at his peril.
The Fleming Dramatic Association
will add to the amusements of the day
with a vocal and comic sketch by its
members in their original style. The
day will be a gala one. The Board of
Governors of the society will meet next
Sunday morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
"HOW WE SHOULD PRAY"
Subject of Rev. III. c. Christians
Sermon Mt Wesley Church.

Sermon Mt Wesley Church.
Rev. H. c. Christian delivered short
but interesting sermon to the congre-
cation of Wesley Monumental Metho-
dist Church last night, taking as his
subject. Where, When and How
Should Men Pray?" his text being from
the first eight verses of the second
chapter of the First Epistle of Paul,
the Prophet, to Timothy.
Where should men pray? They
should pray at all places that we may
lead a quiet and peaceable life in all
Goodness and honesty, for this is goo l
and acceptable in the sight of God, our
Savior" said the preacher in illustrat-
ing that question.
When they should pray" he placed
at all times, for there is but one medi-
ator between God and man, the Man,
Christ Jesus, who will have all men
to be saved and to come into the
knowledge of the truth.
In illustrating how men should pray
Mr.. Christian defined as speaking the
truth and lying not, and being a teach
er of faith and verify, lifting up holy
hands without wrath and doubling.
The man cannot be honest without
prayer" he said He may pay his
debts and act squarely in all his deal
ings with man, but unless he prays he
is not serving God and obeying his
commandments"
The preacher illustrated touchingly
the need of prayer in everyday life
and dealings. He showed the effect of
prayer and faith in business and de-
clared that without prayer We cannot
serve and are not serving God The
sermon was especially directed to The
young people present.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
WHEELER AND DOYLE.
Two Philadelphia BasebnIIists in
the City.

C lily.
Messers. Wheeler and Doyle. two
members Of the Philadelphia Ameri-
can League baseball team, which will
do its preparatory work at Jackson
vile in March, We're in the city yes
terday en- route to Florida, where later
on they will superintend the prepar-
alton of the ground for the use of the
players, who will arrive in Jackson
vile about March Is.
They are on pleasure bent at present
and have preceded the team for the
purpose of a two weeks hunting and
hshing outing in the wilds of that
state. Wheeler is a native of Florida
and spent his childhood days in the
lower part of the state, where he is
still we'll known, having frequently
visited there since becoming a profess
sional baseballist. They are well sup
piled with gun and rod and are look
ing for all the sport to be had in the
fishing and shooting line.
Wheeler in speaking of the team
that will represent the Quaker City
this season said that it will in his
opinion, be the strongest aggregation
of ball tossers in the world, and that
he expects to see the pennant again
float from their masthead. He does
not know exactly who the players will
be, that is the new men to be tried out
on the Southern trip. though the last
years men, with one or two excep-
tons, will be with the club again. The
pitching corps, will be especially
strong, as Connie Mack, the manager,
believes that with the twirlers rests
half the game. Wheeler and Doyle
left last night for Palm Beach.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
RAN RIVER PIRATES
DETECTIVES SENT A VOLLEY OF
SHOTS AT TWO.
ONE MAN is MISSING.
THE OTHER A NEGRO FORCED TO
SURRENDER.

Thieves Were Surprised With Their
Plumber by Plain Clothes Men.
Man on Wharf Jumped Into the
River, but Bullets from Detec-
tives' RevOIvers Caused Him to
stop and Swim Back to ShOre-Man
in the Boat May Have Been Shot
and DrOwned-NO Trace of Him
Could be Found After a Long and
Careful Search - WilIink's Ship
yard Had Been Robbed of Much
Metal.
With a boat load of metal, stolen
Thursday night from Willink's ship
yard, on Hutchinson Island, two ne
groes were surprised at the foot of
Barnard street Saturday night by De-
tectives Stark, Murphy and Bostick.
Several shots were fired by the detec-
tives, one of the thieves was captured,
and the other may have been drowned.
The negroes had just reached the
dock with their plumber, when the plain
clothes men, who had suspected that
they would show up with the stuff,
put in an appearance. One negro was
on the wharf and the other was in
the boat, when the detectives ordered
them to throw up their hands. The
command was followed by an exciting
scene. The negro on the wharf jumped
into the river, and the one in the boat
began beating a hasty retreat on the
water
The detectives began emptying their
revolvers at the river pirates and the
man who had jumped from the wharf
agreed to surrender, if a line was
thrown to him. The bullets that fell
around him in the water made it APP
parent to him that it was a case of
surrender or die, and he determined
to give himself up. He was ordered
to swim for shore, and while Detec-
tives Stark and Bostick kept him COW
cred, and within rang of their weapons,
Detective Murphy ran aboard lighter
and pulled the man out of the water.
The man who was in the boat had dis
appeared, and no trace of him could be
found With their electric search
lights the plain clothes men looked in
vain for the second thief. He could
not be found under the wharves, and
may have been drowned. A stray bull
have tumbled into the water mortally
wounded While the detectives do not
know that one of the bullets did not
strike the second thief, they are rather
inclined to the opinion that he jumped
overheard and was drowned.
The man who was made prisoner
gave his name as Jim Holmes. He
made no statement and was sent to the
police station house as a suspicious
character. He Will later be arraigned
before Recorder Myrick in Police Court
for grand larceny. The metal stolen
from the shipyard was valued at about
$500, and about half of it was recovered
by the detectives. They are hopeful
of recovering the remainder of the
plumber to-day. The theft of the stuff
was reported at police headquarters
Friday morning. and the officers work.
ed hard on the case until they located
the thieves on the river front. The
shooting attracted no little attention on
the wharves. and a thorough searcn
was made for the second man who is
believed to have lost his life in an effort
to escape arrest.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
Must Have a Mail Box.

The Postoffice Department has decid-
ed that citizen living within the lin
its of a village postoffice can be sup
piled with mail by rural carrier from
another Office If he provides a mail box
and has his mail addressed to the Of
fee from which the rural service ema-
mates. Thus 1t will be seen that resi-
dents of Thunderbolt and Montgomery
who desire to take advantage Of the
rural route delivery can have mail de-
livered. provided they erect mail boxes
and have mail addressed to Savannah
care of r. F. ID. No. /. The postmaster
nat Savannah should also be instructed
'to deliver mail by rural carrier.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
MONDAYS AUCTION SALE.
AUCTION SALES FUTURE DAYS.
~~~>~>-~-~-~~----~>>--~>~~~ -~->----~-------~~--
SPECIAL MID-WEEK SALE.
FINE FURNITURE, CHINA. CUT
GLASS, BRIC-A-BRAC AND A FEW
PIECES OF OLD MAHOGANY.
c. II. DORsETT, Auctioneer,

VIII sell at IL o'clock a. m. at %
Congress, west, UPSTAIRS. on --
Mahogany Book Case and Desk Com
bined, Mahogany Wardrobe, Mahogany
Washstand, Mahogany Davenport, Ma
hogany Work Table Rosewo Carved
Han Chair. Walnut Book Cases,
oak Sideboards. Walnut Sideboards.
Rosewood Commode, with water at
tachment, adapted for country use,
Flat Top Desk with concealed pigeon
holes. Revolvcing Office Chair. Bed
Lounge, Walnut Marble Top Bed
room Sets. Cabinet Organ. Walnut
Whatnot 3 Carpets in excellent con-
dition, 3 Hat Racks, l Billiard Table.
several fine Pictures and Easeie WIZ
low Set of Chairs, Iron Wine Closet ar
ranged for locking. Feather Pillows,
Hair and Moss Mattresses, Walnut
Chairs, fine Extension Tables.
ALSO
Handsome Blue China Dinner and
Tea Set, several pieces of Cut Glass
and valuable Bric-a- Brac. set of En-
cyclopoedia Brittanica. sets of Dickens.
BulWer and Thackeray.
ALSO
l Mathushek Upright Piano.
Steinway Square Piano.
l Chickering Square Plano.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
JACKSONVILLE
COLISEUM TRACK
To be Opened Next Sunday-Savan-
nah Riders to Participate.

Jack Prince. writing from New
York, says that he has secured several
of the best pace followers in the
country to go to Jacksonville and par
ticipate in the opening of his new CO.
liseum track at that place next Sun
day, Feb. %.
Prince is determined that the failure
to open the track last Sunday shall be
obliterated by a successful meet which
will be followed by other races every
Sunday until early spring. The track
is said to be one of the best of the
kind in the country and he fully ex-
poets to see some new Southern rec
ords made.
Henry Roberts and Charles O'Neil,
the local riders, who went to partici-
pate in the races that failed, and who
returned to the city the first part of
last week, will likely return there next
Sunday, accompanied by Henry Beck
EFT and Hamp Leopold. These riders
are in splendid shape and they are
confident of capturing some of the
prizes. Beckett will likely be match
ed against some of the Northern
cracks. -t-s
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-16
AT THE THEATER

The Payton Sisters will begin a
ing the four-act drama, 1.-THE Sins of
His Father" All ladies will be adj
mitted free tonight with every per-
son holding a paid 30c ticket. To-
morrow matinee "A Night at Delmon-
ico's" will be presented and at night,
North Carolina. Folks" Wedne sday
night, Filtration; Friday, matinee,
kathleen Mavoureen"; night, Bound
by an Oath; Saturday, matinee,
Lady Audley's Secret; night, For
Her Childs Sake"
Specialties will be introduced be-
tween the acts by Lucy and Vena
Payton, Pete Seymour, Ed Lawrence,
Walter Thompson and others. Seats
are on sale for the entire engagement.
For this seasons presentation of
their amusing comedy Goodhue &
Kellogg, who are directing the tour of
the comedy success, Hello Bill" have
undoubtedly made a ten-strike in hav-
ing arranged with the young come
dian, James F. Macdonald, to play the
leading role of William Fuller
in Mr. Goodhue's merry play.
Mr.. Macdonald's recent successes in
king Dodo" and THE Sultan OF
Sulu' are we'll known, and when it is
stated that in the character of William
Fuller he is fitted with the best OPP
portunities for fun-making he has
ever enjoyed, it can readily be under
stood that a treat is in store for
amusement lovers. Goodhue & KEEL
logg have in the cast of Hello Bill,
in addition TO Mr.. Macdonald, such
we'll known names as s. S. Wiltsie,
Arthur L. Cogliser, Frank 7. Glenn