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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING COAL.

Office of Savannah Water Works,
Savannah, Ga, Aug. %, 19O3.-Bids will
be received at the office of the Savan-
nah Water Works until Sept. A, 1903.
at 1890 o'clock noon Getty time), for
furnishing f. o. b. Savannah Water
Works 500 tons (2,OOO pounds to the
tom, of the best quality of Cumber-
land screamed steam coal. Must COM
mence delivering this coal to Water
Works not later than Oct. 1, 1908
Committee reserves the right to reject
any and all bids Envelopes must be
marked Bids for Coal"
/ u. KINSEY. Superintendent.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
Partnership NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day form
ed a partnership in the name of
Furlong & Spalding for the purpose of
conducting wheelwright, general
blacksmith, horseshoeing and clipping
business at No. 313-315 ST. Julian
street, vest Corner Montgomery. We
have added to the horseshoeing and
blacksmith business heretofore con-
Quoted by James F. Furlong, a first
class and thoroughly equipped wheel
wright and painting establishment We
invite patronage and guarantee our
work.
September 1, 1903
JAMES F. FURLONG.
RANDOLPH SPALDING
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.


Nicholas Lang, proprietor of the
reliable grocery store 80 Barnard
street. Savannah. Ca. Jan. 20, 1908,
says,
Lippman Drug Company, PrOprie-
tors of p. p:
GentIemen-I called on your
worthy firm to-day to tell yOu that
for many years 1 have tried much
medicine, and in fact, every means
in my power to get cured of the
terrible rheumatism which has I'M
dermined my health for a very long
time. 1 even visited Hot Springs,
Ark, but all to no purpose. At last
in sheer desperation L took a course
of r. p. P, Lippman's Great Remedy,
and 1 rejoice to state that 1 am en-
ttreIy well. ~. 5-.'H s.a
r. r. p. did the work to my entire
satisfaction and made a radical and
prompt cure.
(Signed) NICHOLAS LANG.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
INSURANCE.

beg to inform the public that on
Oct. 1st 1 became associated with Mr..
r. NJ. Hull in the insurance business
Mr.. Hull's agency represents the best
Fire, Life and Accident companies in
the country. A share of your valuable
patronage is solicited, and will be
highly appreciated. l will be pleased
to call and confer with you at any
time. Phone 324.
JOS. F. DOYLE,
No. 10 Drayton Street,
Provident Building.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
THOUGHT 1T A MAN.
May River Fishermen Startled by
Strange Sight.

Beaufort, S. c., Sept. 2.-While sew
eral Bluffton negroes were fishing last
week near Linden. on May river, they
were startled to see what they supposed
to be a man rise out of the water as
far as the waist. raise both hands and
wipe the water from his face, look
around and then sink from sight. This
was repeated three times. The fisher
men were strongly impressed with the
belief that it vas man, which, of
course, was mistake. Mr.. G.. S. Gull
ford of Bluffton is of the opinion that
ii was manatee or sea. COW, and that
it got into the river by chance after
probably travelling hundreds of miles
from the Florida everglades, which Is
supposed to be the home of those am
phibious animals
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
ANNOUNCEMENT.

l beg to inform my friends and the
patrons of the Forest City Hotel that
[ have leased this property and will
run it upon a first-class European
plan. Rooms may he engaged by the
week if desired, $l.50 and up. The
Turkish bath is attached and is man
aged by experienced servants.
RICHARD BURNS, Proprietor,
Forest City Hotel.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
BIDS FOR SIDEWALK BRICK.

Office Director of Public Works, Sa-
vannah, Ga, Sept. /, 1903.-Bids will be
received at this Office by Streets and
Lanes Committee until Il o'clock noon,
city time, Sept. TO- 1908, for furnishing
the city of Savannah with 100000 hard
burned sidewalk brick, delivery to be
made during the months of September
and October. Samples of five brick to
be furnished with bids.
The committee reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids.
GEO. M. GADSDEN,
niraator IF IOt4blio
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
Charges Against Howe.

Manila. Sept. 2.-The Board of In
quiry into the charges of cruelty for
mulated against Maj. Robert l.. Howe
through Mai Hunter. has finished
hearing testimony and adjourned. IL
VIII later consider the arguments Of
fered on both sides Of the case. al the
close Of which the records will be sent
TO Washington Cor fnal adjudication.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
ISLAND HARBOR HOUSE,
Hanue.ou-Iake Georpa n "

Those contemplating a trip North for
the months of September and October
will find Hague-on -Lake George an
ideal place to spend an autumn vaca-
ton, and in consideration of this fact
the Island Harbor House and Cottages
will remain open for the reception of
guests until Nov. l. Rates $3.50 per
day. So to $40 per week. Best Savan-
nah. references given. Booklet for
warded on application. Address
B. A. CLIFTON, Proprietor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
LAUDANUM BY MISTAKE.
Eugene willis of Rome Made n Fa-
tai Error.

Rome, Ga, Sept. 2.-Eugene Willis
died tonight at o'clock from taking
lis had been ill for several days with
stomach trouble. and had been under
treatment. He mistook the bottle of
poison for a bottle of medicine.
Willis was 81 years of age, and came
here two weeks ago from Athens to
accept the position of chief clerk at
Henry Lanham's department store. He
leaves a wife and three children. The
remains will be shipped to Og1ethorpe
for burial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
FOR OIL AT FOLKSTON.
Actual work of Boring Is Under
Way-Ware Tax Rate.

ACNuaI NOrk OF boring is nOer
Way-Ware Tax Rate.
Waycross, Ga, Sept. 2.-Boring for oil
at Folkston commenced last Monday
morning, and yesterday the we'll was
down $50 feet. The work is being con-
Quoted by Mr.. Dudley, who has had
some experience in boring oil wells The
people of Folkston are confident that
oil will be found.
The Ware County Commissioners to-
day fixed the state and county tax rate
al $l1.50 per $1,000. This rate is the
same as last year, though the state
rate is less. The commissioners decid-
ed to raise the county tax rate 30
cents per thousand over last year, this
amount having been reduced by the
state. The raise was made necessary
by there being many bridges in differ
ent parts of the county which need re-
pairing, and an iron bridge over the
Satilla river at Waltertown is to be
constructed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
uERRARA WAS ILL.
Consul General Gudger Does Not
Credit Reports.

Asheville, n. c., Sept. 2.--H. A. Gud-
ger, consul general of the United States
to Panama, who reached home a few
days ago on his vacation, stated to-
day that he did not believe the re-
port that Gen. Herrara's followers were
mastering in the mountains for the
reason that when he saw Herrara re-
Gently he was in a most critical con-
dition, and he did not believe he would
ever get we'll
When asked about Gen. Lorenz mem
toned in yesterdays cables, Consul
Gudger said he knew positively that
he was dead, having been shot just aft
er he was tried by court-martial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
Is Wet in Florida.

Barlow, Fla, Sept 1.-The rainfall
of yesterday Afternoon was the heav-
lest recorded by the local observer
here, DR.. J. S. Wade, for the present
year, except one night the first part
of June when it was more than four
inches The record for yesterday aft
ernon was 1862. This made a total rain
fall for August of 1854.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
steel bridge Wanted.

Columbus, Ga, Sept. City Coun-
Gil this afternoon adopted a resolution
directing a committee to investigate
the cost Of a new steel bridge at Dill
bingham street, across the Chatta-
hoochee river to replace the present
wooden bridge. The city has just COM
pleted a 100000 steel bridge at Four
tenth street
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
MEETINGS.
LODGE NO. l, F.

SOLOMON'S LODGE NO. 1, f. & A. M.
regular communication of this a
lodge will be held a Masonic Tenn Ky
pie this Thursday evening at wv
Sis. Z. A. Degree.
Transient brethren and members of sis
ter lodges fraternally invited to attend
WIN. DENHARDT, w. NJ.
JAS. r. CAIN, Secretary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
HOW DOES HE DO TIT

Why, he was born in that business,
never anything else. He cleaned this
suit and it's like new. 1 was about
to throw it away. Why, yes, and 1t
is him that is dyeng lace to match
any dress. 1t is all the fad just now.
NEW YORK DYE WORKS.
Whitaker and State.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
ROUNDING UP WARRANTS.
They Are Being Arrested Under the
New Law in Berrien.

New Law in Berrien.
Sparks. Ga, Sept. 2-Sheriff Avera
is rounding up the Migrants in Ber-
rien. He has arrested one at Cecil
five at Abel, four at Sparks and four
in the country. making fourteen in ali.
The Nashville South Georgian, the
legal organ of the county, has suspend
ed publication. 1t is rumored that
Col. Harry Brown will return and
take charge of the business.
The special election to be held on
Thursday of this week to elect a sue
cessor to eX-Sheriff w. j. Knight,
promises to be the most exciting
event that has happened here in a
loag time. odds of two to one are
offered that M. J. Kinard will win by
100 plurality.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
OVER THE STATE ROAD
Governor and the Attorney General
Made n Trip.

Made Trip.
Atlanta, Sept. 2.-Gov. Terrell and
Attorney General Hart returned to-
night from their trip of inspection
over the Western and Atlantic Rail
road. They went on a special train
and were accompanied by their wives
and Supt. McCullum. They spent last
night at Chickamauga, witnessed the
morning exercises of the Seventh Unit
ed States Cavalry, and then visited
the Georgia monument.
The road is in splendid condition in
every respect" Gov. Terrell said The
lesses seem to be keeping it in fine
condition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
ON EAST AND WEST ROAD
1t Is Reported That Work Is Soon to
Be Resumed.

Sparta. Ga, Sept. 2.--Work on the
East and West Railroad, for which
plans were laid several years ago, but
which fell through on account of the
lack of necessary funds, will, it is re-
ported, be resumed soon. The road
bed was surveyed and practically made
several years ago, and that expense
and time will be avoided. The road
will run from Sparta to Tennille and
will give the business men and farm
ers of this section the benefit of COM
petition in freight rate and direct con-
nection with Savannah
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
ROme'h First bale.

Rome, Ga, Sept. 1.-The first bale
of new cotton was brought to Rome
this afternoon 1t was raised by Frank
Jarrett on the j. H. Camp farm near
here. The bale weighed 400 pounds
and brought IS cents per pound.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
WILL OF l.. ID. NELSON
DispOses of His Estate, Valued at
AbOut $3OO,O0O.

Atlanta, Sept. 1.-THE will of l.. b.
Nelson, a we'll known citizen, who died
a few days ago, was filed in the Court
of Ordinary to-day.
The will disposes of about $500, 900
worth of property. 1t provides that the
estate shall be kept intact until the
death of his widow, at which time it
shall be divided as directed among his
four children. Outside of a few minor
bequests the children will receive the
entire estate
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
BATTLED WITH A WOMAN.
-egress Gave Officers Hard StruE-
gle in Columbus.

gle in Columbus.
Columbus. Ga, Sept. 2.-When Bail
ifs Jack Harris and c. A. Smith at
tempted to arrest Emma Terrell, col
ored. this afternoon upon warrant,
the woman made a desperate resist
ance. She drew a hammer on the Of
ficers, but was prevented from using
it. She bit Bailiff Harris, sinking her
teeth in his arm before he could pre-
vent it. In the struggle the woman
was struck in the face with hand
cuffs, and was finally arrested.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
ABSENCE

Makes the heart grow fonder. ana
when your shoes and clothes are ah.
sent a week or two then you get fond
OF them, but II you send them 10 rs
we repair them az once and save Won
worry and trouble.
u. EPSTEIN,
No. 1i2 Drayton Street
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
FINE TAILORING.

Peters & Co. are showing a swell
line of the best fabrics ever shown
in Savannah. The style, grace and
excellent cut and workmanship
gives them the expression of years
of experience with the leading
houses in America.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
Contract Awarded,

Louisville, Ga. Sept. 1.-The contract
for the city electric light plant and
water works was awarded to-day and
in about sixty days active work will
begin
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
UNION VIENNA OPENED.

The best meal you ever sat down to
25c. The best board you ever had So
week. Everything cooked to order.
Only the best served. Everything in
season. Clean tables, quick service.
Polite walters.
ANDREW GASPERINICH, Prop,
Opposite Union Station.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
NOTICE.

very large line of Ladies' and
Gents Garments to be sold on easy
terms, with the payments of $100 per
week at the o. K. OUTFITTERS, 113
Whitaker street. near Broughton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
CITY PROPERTY TO RENT.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Savannah. Ga. Sept. 2. 1908.
I viii not be responsible for any bills
made by any one except myself after
this date.
JNO. y. BARTHELMESs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
DIR. L. A. SMITH

has returned tc the city and has re-
sumed his dental practice, at 1O4 East
Oglethorpe.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03
COMMERCIAL = BANK
of Savannah.
J. n. H. ENTELMAN. President.
J. FERRIS CANN, Vice President.
BARRON CARTER. Cashier.

Accounts of corporations, firms
and inviduals solicited.
Department of Savings, q per
cent. interest, computed quar-
tefly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-03

OLD NEWSPAPERS. 200 Fok -
cents, at Business once,
"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-04
ALL PLEADED GUILTY.
Ten Indictments and Ten Convictions
in District Court.

Portland. Me, Dec. THE grand
jury CT the United States district court
came in. today, and reported 10 indict-
ments, eight of which We're made pub
lie. Each respondent pleaded guilty.
Among the sentences imposed were the
following: Arthur Dupont OF st. An
seine. Cue, for resisting Deputy Col
Hoctor William +. CImpbell near
LoWelltCwn,, % days IN Cumberland
county JAIL Mark Bishop OF Fort Fair
field, destroying goods liable 10 duty to
prevent seizure, so days in Cumber-
Land county Jail; Benjamin Condor
Fort Fairfield. smuggling, four months
in Cumberland county jail: William L.
Tidd. Hodgdon. smuggling, seven days
in Cumberland county Jail and $50:
George and Lewis Maurie. PASSPORT,
VOLS ton OF the immigration laws, $50
each
Indictments were also found against
David. Rose, James and Hyman Aiberts
for maintaining an illicit liquor still.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-04
TIE Widest DAY
Ever Known on Cotton Exchange at
New Orleans.

New Orleans, Dec. 3.-Today was
the widest day ever seen in the cotton
market. The bureau estimate at II
o'clock of 9.962.039 bales for this sea-
sons crop, sent prices up from 80 to 81
points above yesterdays closing fig
ureS.
The confusion was so great that
trading was difficult and it was fully
two minutes after the estimate was
read before quotations were posted.
In their enthusiasm bulls predicted %
cents for cotton. More conservative
members. however. thought Is cents
high enough for some time to come
Trading for the day probably was
greater than any preceding day in the
history of the exchange. Early in the
day the floor was crowded with visi-
tors from the country and space had
to be roped off about the ring to give
as much room as possible to brokers
for trading. Eight and quarter min
utes after the report was read the
market received the first check The
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-04
"BRONCHO LARRY"
Makes a Great Impression on
Providence, R. l., Police.
Hailed from Maine and Was Attire il
Fine Western Style"
Threatened to Kill Mother-Was I'm
armed-kicked Out.

Providence. r. T.. Dec. 3.-"Broncho
Larry" as he called himself, who the
police claim came to this city from
Bath. Me, yesterday afternoon, with
the purpose of shooting his mother, was
compelled to leave town for New York,
last night, according to Il story made
public, today. The mans real name was
not made known. About week ago
a woman visited the police station and
stated that her son. then employed as
a bolter on the United States warship
Georgia, which is being constructed at
Hoth, has signifed his; intention of
coming here and killing her.
Yesterday, the detectives We're in
formed that Larry had arrived and
that his mother had locked herself in
her room, almost frantic from fright.
The man was found easily he being at
tired ia true Western style. When
questioned as to his intentions here he
would not say that he contemplated
shooting his mother, ana as no fire
arms were found upon him. he was
allowed to go, with the understanding
that he leave town at once. He COM
piled, going tc Norfolk. Va, to secure
a position in Il ship yard at that place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-04
TRIAL DELAYED.
Juror Fox Of The Terrio Panel
Is Still III.
Attorney General Seiders Asks That
the Jury Be Discharged
But Judge Powers Adjourns Court Till
Friday Morning.

Skowhegan, Me, Dec. 3.-(SpeciaD
Juror Fox was unable TO attend
court, today, and an adjournment OF
the Terrio trial was made until 1876
Friday morning.
DR.. Dascomb was placed on the stand
and stated that in his opinion his pa
tient would not be able to get out be-
fore next Wednesday.
Mr.. McGillcuddy thought it would
be well to wait Il few days and Their
il possible go on with the trial.
Attorney General Soldiers, however
moved that the jury be discharged. He
thought that the members would for
get the principal points in the States
case during the wait and that this
would be unfair.
Judge Powers asked DR.. Dascomb il
he would not be able to give better
opinion, Friday morning, and on being
told that he would, adjourned the court
until that time
While Mr. Fox has Z touch Of pncu-
monia. il is not considered q severe
case and it is hoped that he will be
all right in 4 few days. 1t will prob
ably be definitely decided. Friday, what
will be done. and this will doubtless
depend great deal on the doctors
opinion as to how quickly his patient
will be able to get out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-04
COTTON JUMPS.
Sensational Scenes on New
York Exchange Repeated.
Unprecedented Sales and the Prices
Take Lift Skyward.
Forty Points Advance at New Orleans
What Will Come Next?

! New York, Dec. 3.-An unprecedentec
rush to buy. sensational soaring OF
prices upward and the heaviest sales or
record followed the announcement OF
| the New York Cotton Exchange of the
agricultural departments estimate OF
,, the cotton crop of the present season
1869 $50 bales.
At the sound of the word mine" in
dIcatinS the number of million bales
in the estimate, 4 scene of frantic bid
ding set in, the shorts in their excite
ment not waiting to learn that the total
estimate was but 37,961 bales short OF
the round 100000 and instantaneously
prices jumped from 10 to 20 points on
the first sales, the rise continuing until
advances of from 80 to 40 points were
registered before the close of an hour
and of from 60 to 20 points before the
upward movement was checked.
Then the uncovering of long cotton
in tremendous volume at the advance
and the realization that the estimate
was practically 100000 bales caused
n temporary reaction. but soon an in
t'uN Of buying orders from outside mar
Eets and bullish reports sent prices ur-
ward again and at the high point
reached shortly before the close De
cember sold at 1882: January at l..
March at 1853: May at 1887; and july
at 12.a6. or 10 to 81 points above the low
level III the morning. The market closed
strong ut nearly the top, with prices
net 60 to "a points higher. Sales were
estimated ut 100000 bales exceeding
anything before recorded, while prices
broke all records for this season of the
cotton wear.
The cotton market opened, this morn
ing, with prices little off from those
at the closing, last night. The market
was depressed TO 11.60 for January and
11.12 for March, May and July, and
there seemed to be a disposition among
the bidders on both sides to POSTPONE
trading until the government report
was received.
Although the trade had been prepared
for low estimate, an average of pri-
Vate estimates nut forward, last week
by the Cotton Exchange members, be-
ing 10,330,000 bales, nothing below 49,
000C0G had been anticipated.
So great was the excitement with
over a hundred brokers seeking to buy
at times prices were 10 to 10 points
apart in different sections of the pit.
The maximum advance reported an en-
hancemert on value of from So to $3.50
nor bale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-04
ABOUT FEAR
Often Comes From Lack of Riaht Food


Napoleon said that the best feI
soldiers were his best soldiers, for feat
and nervousness come quickly when tbs
stomach is not nourished. Nervous
feai is sure sign that the body is not
supplied with the right food.
\ Connecticut lady says: For MANY
years / had been a sufferer from in
digestion and heart trouble and in
almost constant fear OF sudden death
the most acute suffering possible
Dieting brought on weakness, emacia-
ton and nervous exhaustion and / was
a complete wreck physically and almost
L wreck mentally.
II tried many foods but could not
avoid the terrible nausea followed by
vomiting that came after eating until /
tried Grape-Nuts. This food agreed
with my palate and stomach from the
start. This was about q year ago.
Steadily and surely change from sick
ness to health came until now / have no
symptoms of dyspepsia and can walk 10
miles day without being greatly
fatigued. have not taken a drop of
medicine since I began the use OF
Grdpe-N NUS d''u Peopie 90 iooh iiiaiis
wears younger than l really am.
MY poor old sick body has been made
over and feel as though my head has
been too. Life is worth living now and
expect to ENJOY it for many years to
come if can keep away from bad foods
and have Grape Nuts Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason.
Look in each package for a copy of
the famous little book. THE Road TO
MELVILLE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-04
U. OF M. SOPHOMOREs
Will Have Their Prize Declarations
- Dec. 4-The Speakers.

Orono Me, Dee. 3.-(SpeciaD.-Th
Sophomore Prize Defamation contest
which will occur. Friday evening, Dec
4, in Alumni hall, promises to- be one
of the pleasantest events of the sea-
sou After the speaking is done all will
adjourn to the gymnasium where a
dance will be enjoyed. pullen's or
chestra Of six pieces have been engaged
for the occasion and a most pleasant
time is anticipated. The speakers for
the evening are rs follows: It. A.
Banks, Biddeford; If. a. Emery, North
Arson; G. p Goodwin, Skowhegan; H.
II. HoXie, WaterVille; l.. c. Nichols,
;aco; Il. II. Porter. South Paris; Z. =.
Stanford, Lowell Center, G.. II. TarboX,
. al