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The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
DAWN OF A NEW ERA
IN RIFLE PRACTICE
kvondaIe Range Destined to Become Mecca of
RifIemen of South

the Southeast, and the near future
VIII likely see many rifle ranges con-
structed. Most of these will be con-
strueted at the home stations of the
companies, and will be small in area
IN most cases, just large enough for
the needs of the home company, or
companies.
1t is not likely that such another
range as the Avondale, near Savan-
nan, Will ever be built by any state
or military organizations. This range
with its enormous artificial backstops
represents an expenditure of years Of
labor to say nothing of the cost of it's
splendid equipment. With such
range as this easily available, and so
conveniently situated, there is no ne
cessity for the troops of North Caro-
lima, South Carolina, Florida and Ala
bama, to say nothing of other nearby
states, to undertake the immense if not
impossible task Of building and MAIN
tanning similar range.
The teams can be sent from their
home stations direct to Avondale,. and
II 1t becomes necessary to select men
Tor regimental teams, 1t can be done
as result of comparison of scores
made on the several company ranges
In this fiat and populous country suit
able and safe ground for rifle ranges.
is hard to locate, and with the growing
interest being manifested by the Unit
ed States government in the marks
manship of the militia, the time may
not be far distant when the Avon
dale range under the control of the
government, may be generally used not
only Tor the Georgia State competi-
tlons, but for the army competitions of
this section, and for the state com
petitions of the surrounding states as
Wen as at the present time, for In
terstate competitions.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

., Mai. Walter E. Coney. First In
o' fantry. G. S. T.
The past twelve months has witness
- great activity in rifle practice,
.,rouphout the United States. Con-
cross at its last session, appropriated
the sum of $4,000 for the purpose of
furnishing a national trophy and med
ais and other prizes to be provided and
contested for annually, under such reg
ulations as may be prescribed by the
Secretary of War, the contest to be
open to the army, and the National
Guard, or organized militia of the sew
eral states, territories. and of the Dis
trict Of Columbia"
Az a result of this action a board
consisting of five officers from the reg
MAR blishment, eight trustees of
tbe National Rife Association, and
nine members from the country at
large, (among whom is Col. Alexander
r. Lawton of Savannah), was appoint
cd by the Secretary of War. AS a re-
suit of it's work. the board has pro-
,1ded a trophy valued at $1,000 and
medals and cash prizes to the value
OF 81, 500, to be contested for Sept. s and
9. 1903. at Sea Girt. N. j.
1t is understood that the idea of the
board is to hold this match annually
in different geographical divisions Of
the country, and as it has been recon-
mended that the contest for 1904 be
held at some rifle range in the Middle
West. the Interstate Military Rifle AS
ISOLATION, has made applica ton to the
board that the contest for 1905 be held
upon the Avondale range, Savannah.
The disposition to devote more atten-
ton to rifle practice is spreading in
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
NEW RESIDENCE FOR
THIRTY-SIxTH STREET.

The contract for a frame residence
for Mr.. Il. S. Van Giesen has been
awarded TO Contractor ]. j. Gross, to
be erected under the direction of and
in accordance with plans prepared by
Architect II. w. Witcover. The res
idence will be located on a large lot
at the northwest corner of Thirty-sixth
and Barnard streets. Wide lawns are
to be left on all sides of the house.
The first floor will contain parlor.
library, dining room, large reception
hail. in which the stairs and brick
mantel are features. coat room. rear
hall and stairway, kitchen, pantry,
store room. rear porch, and large We
randas on the south and east sides.
The second floor contains four cham
bers with large closets to each. alcove,
sewing room, linen room. bath room.
and balconies on the front and rear
The attic contains large nursery for
children and accessory closets. The
cellar contains fuel bins and heating
apparatus.
Throughout the house an modern de-
vices are introduced as tc plumbing,
electric wiring. etc. Work is to be
commenced at once. and is expected to
be finished during December.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
MEMBERS OF TROOP c
RELUCTANTLY DEPARTED
Capt, Bell Appreciative of CordIaIity of Citizens
of Savannah
OF Savannah.

The members Of Troop C, Seventh
United States Cavalry, broke camp at
Avondale range yesterday, and early
in the afternoon left for their home
station at Chickamaugua. The officers
and men were delighted with their
stay in Savannah, and were 10th to
leave.
Capt. Bell said that he wished to
express through the columns of the
Morning News the appreciation of the
officers and his men for the kindness
and cordiality extended to them while
in camp here. While the men had
done a great deal of work, it had, he
said, been lightened by social diver
sion. Especially to the military of city
and the officers of the Avondale range
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
THEATRICAL SEASON is CLOSE BY
Do Mystery and Legerdemain
Next Week.
Hermann will

The theater season in Savannah Will
open next week. The opening attrac-
ton will be Hermann, who will appear
Friday night, Aug. 81, with new COM
many. most of which he engaged dur
ing his summer abroad. 1t Is said that
Hermann has more new features on
his programme than have ever been pre-
scented by a mystery performer Those
who saw him hee last season and the
season before, and are familiar with
his acts. know what an entertaining
programme he presents. The adver-
Using announcement of Hermann VIII
appear early next week.
The theater is being put in spic span
order for the opening of the season,
and it's patrons will appreciate the inn
provements that win have been COM
pleted by the opening night.
Manager Seeskind will arrive here In
a few days, and will remain during the
season.
For the first time in the history Of
war plays, the stage is promised a true
story of Southern chivalry, where the
Confederacy dominates throughout, and
where honor is given to whom honor
is due in the approaching presenta-
ton of George W. Cables Southern
romance, 1.-THE Cavalier" damatized
by Paul Kester and Geo. Middleton,
and offered under the management Of
Wallace Munro, who has given in the
past, many good attractions.
In the presentation of THE Caval-
ier," Mr.. Munro has had the personal
assistance of Mr.. Cable, the distin-
guished author, in securing the at
mosphere and spirit of the old South
land that he depicts so lovingly and
graphically in all his books. He has
made the romance of that section OF
the country his particular realm of
reflection. All the poetry and pictures
queness of THE Cavalier" have been
preserved in the play. 1t is the most
dramatic OF his stories, Astounding in
stirring action and interest-compelling
situations. And IL has comedy, too. In
fact, the play really belongs TO the
class of comedy-drama. 1t is unique
in that II treats of war time from the
Southern standpoint. There have been
many plays Of late years with a pre-
ponderance of Northern sentiment;
they have had an occasional uniform
Of gray but the boys I'm blue have been
in the majority, and the centre OF the
stage was always shared by one of the
latter, and his sweetheart. In The
Cavalier" the gray has its first full
theatrical opportunity. While war is
the background, there Is no smoke
nor din OF battle to harrow the senses.
il IL a love story delightful and origi-
nal. with the shadow OF war merely
making the sunlight Of romance bright
er.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
CHARLESTON PAPERS
PRAISE VAUDEVILLE.

The company that will appear at the
Casino this week. beginning to-mor-
row evening, comes well recommends
ed, and it is expected that large
crowds will witness the performances
nightly. 1t is one of Jake Wells
highest priced organizations and is
credited with being the best he has
sent South yet. The three aggregations
that Wells has sent to the Casino have
been winners, each a little better than
the last, and If the troupe this week is
the best ever there, there will be
standing room only during the entire
week. The season is nearing its end
and there are only a few more shows
to be seen.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
BY WATER And RAIL.


The seaboard's personally conduct
ed excursion to the Virginia resorts is
receiving a good deal OF attention at
present and the officials say that they
will carry a hundred or more people
out on Aug 10 to Old Point Comfort
and other places near there. The rate
of $l050 Is remarkably low, and the
road guarantees a quick and pleasant
trip. Travellers will have the option
of returning any time before or on
Sept. 2.
The Atlantic Coast Lines Sunday ex-
cursions to and from Charleston con-
tinue to be well patronized. A very
large party is expected to arrive from
Charleston at 1880 to-day, and an
other crowd will go lover home" this
morning. The trains have been aver
aging ten to a dozen cars each way.
Considerable travel northward, by
water, is handled by the Merchants
and Miners Transportation Company
on their ships to Baltimore and Phila-
delphia-
The Southern Railway has made a
feature of midsummer excursions to
the mountains for a number of years,
and this season promises to take out
of Savannah a large number of peo-
pie who have a few weeks to spend
and wish to make trip at little ex-
pense. The rates to Western North
Carolina points are very low, less than
single straight fares, and about two
weeks time is given. The rates are
made to Asheville, Brevard, Hender-
sonville and other places in that sec
ton. The excursion leaves Savannah
Aug. 10 and the return limit is Sept. 2.
A large crowd will go down to Jack
sonville on the Seaboard Air Line eX-
cursion this morning. 1t is warm
weather for visits to Florida, but the
eXcursionists enjoys a journey, no mat
ter much where it leads, and finds
enough to interest anywhere, despite
conditions. The train leaves Savan-
nah at $40 this morning, and excur-
sionists will arrive at home again
shortly after midnight.
The excursionists who arrived in Sa-
vannah Friday morning from La
Grange, Macon and Intern ediate points,
over the Macon and Birmingham and
Seaboard, were very much in evidence
yesterday on the streets and at the re-
sorts. Many of them will remain until
Monday, the time allowed on their
tickets.
The Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company has announced two
special excursions. one to Baltimore
and the other to Philadelphia. The
Philadelphia trip will begin Aug 10, and
the fare for the round trip will be
SIS. so. The special excursion to Bal
! timore will leave Aug. 20. and the rate
! is SIS for the round trip. Tickets in
. clude meals and staterooms. and the
company has arranged to have two of
the largest and best boats of the serv-
| ice available for these trips. The tick
cts will be good for return on any ship
UP to Sept. 8.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

gagements in Chicago, st. Louis, Phil
adelphia and Boston. She will be seen
in New York next spring, in new
play.
The Ada Rehan. Otis Skinner, COM
bination will be South early this sea-
son. The company viii open its season
at Atlantic City, oct. 10. The following
night 1t will play Trenton, and then
the organization will be moved direct
to Richmond, Va, where it will give
a single performance on Oct. I'll, from
whence Rehan and Skinner go to Nor
folk, Charlotte, Columbia, Augusta,
Charleston, Savannah, Macon, Allan
ia, Chattanooga, Knoxville. Birming-
ham, Mobile, Pensacola, and then into
New Orleans, where they play the
week of Nov. 9. Rehan and Skinner
have a repertoire of two of the great
est of all the Shakespearean plays,
1.-THE Tanning Of the Shrew'' and THE
Merchant of Venice" combined with
Sheridan's School for Scandal"
This season will see a large number
of dramatized books. Amonk the more
impatient may be mentioned Miss
Petticoats,'' Checkers" ''Lovey
MARY, MIS-. WlBBS OF Lne CaDDaBe
Patch" THE Spenders" and THE
virginian." The last-named, in its
stage form, is the work Of Kirke La
ShelIe, the well-known manager.
The coming season will be exception
ally strong on Shakespearean REVEALS.
A feminine David Warfield is the
novelty promised for the coming sea-
son in the melodramatic field. Miss
Louise Beaton, who is to star in a
new play of the Ghetto, is petite and
pretty and possesses both the magnet
ism and the unctuous smile that made
Warfleld famous. As Rachel Gold
stein she will impersonate a Yiddish
young woman. who comes to this coun-
try from Russia in the steerage In
the next act she makes her appearance
In the Ghetto, New York in cart
drawn by two goats. The famous Flat
iron building is shown with a realistic
imitation of the fierce gusts Of wind
that assail pedestrians in the winter
in this neighborhood. In the next
act Miss Beaton DISCUSSES herself as a
"Heine" with whiskers to entrap the
villain. Last of all she becomes
wealthy. and gives a dinner at the
Waldorf-Astoria.
The James Nell Company, Of which
Mr.. James Neil. formerly Of savan-
nah. is both proprietor and the star.
and Of which Mr.. Edwin H. Neill is
manager, is playing "A Gentleman Of
France" at the Burbank Theater in
Los Angeles, Cal. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Neill and Mr.. Edwin Nell have been
spending the summer in Europe and
recently returned to California.
Miss Marie Wainwright win appear
here next season In a revival Of
shakespeare's Twelfth Night" under
the direction OF Jules hurry.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
IN POLICE COURT.
White Man Held by Recorder for
Theft of BICYCLE Lamp.

AAAN@ 4ANAA W HGGOFuSE KOr
Theft of bicycle Lamp.
At yesterdays session of Police Court
the case against S. L. Faison, the
young white man from Waycross,
charged by Detective Frank Wall with
forgery, was dismissed.
Arthur H. Costin. white, arrested by
Mounted Patrolman Harper for the
theft of bicycle lamp from Mr., ]. A.
Davis, was remanded for trial in the
City Court.
The case against T. H. Rivers. col
ored, was continued. Rivers is the
negro who is charged by w. T. Gougle
with striking his little boy over the
shoulder with heavy piece of wood,
for no other reason than that the child
was in the immediate vicinity of a
building that the negro was employed
to watch.
John Williams and Richard Smith,
negroes arrested by Marshal Tom
Crawford of Thunderbolt for the theft
of boat and a set of sails. were re-
manded for trial in the City Court for
simple larceny.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

( Capt. Bell asked that his thanks be
extended.
The popularity of the men was at
tested by the large crowd which gath
cred at the train to tell them good-by.
During their short stay they formed
many friendships, and, from the num-
Der of members of the fair sex pres
ent, 1t was evident that despite the
absence of brass buttons, the men in
khaki had formed many associations
which could scarcely be termed mere
friendships.
ial train of five coaches. The troop
will arrive at Camp Thomas to-day.
Private Sibeston, who was injured in
the Cessack race at Camp Pulaski,
did not return with the troop, but will
remain at Fort Screven until he is
well.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
RIFLEMEN ARE READY.
Continued from Page Twenty.

Continued from Page Twenty.
ing their tents at the range, in order
to secure the advantage of early morn
ing practice. 1t is said that the Ma
conites are going to make it warm for
their competitors.
viii Remain Over.
Advices from Waycross are to the
effect that a team or two will be
present. From Griffin comes the news
that the Griffin Rifles will bring two
teams and that the Gambler Horse
Guards will be represented by team.
Many other communications have been
received from other parts of the state,
the lieveliest interest being manifested
in both shoots. Many who have sig
nifed their intention of attending the
state shoot have assured the officers
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
OLD TIMER
BEHIND THE BARS.

Suspected OF a half dozen thefts
Frank. alias Joe, Demere. negro we'll
known in police circles, was landed in
me police station house last night and
Is charged by Detective Frank Wall
Win being suspicious character. The
negro has done time and is considered
~ the police TO be a clever thief.
While no regular charge has yet been
Ioaged against Demere Detective Wall
"hh probably accumulate sufficient ev-
.uence to-day 10 warrant him In hav-
ing the prisoner arraigned before Re
corder Myrick tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

The following, from the Beaufort Ga
zette, shows that Capt. Wilson is hav-
ing things his own way in Beaufort,
In spite Of the trouble that he was
supposed to have caused with his auto
on his first visit to that town with his
horseless PAGER:
Capt. M Ed. Wilson of Savannah is
at the Sea Island He brought over
ms elegant automobile and is affording
the citizens of Beaufort quite treat
by giving many of them trips on our
elegant roads. Mr.. Wilson is consid-
cred one of the most expert automo-
olllsts of Savannah. and it is hoped he
Win bring his machine to Beaufort
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

There are several young premiers
in various parts of the British en-
pire, but the latest is the youngest
of all. He is r.. Mcbride, the new
premier of British Columbia, who was
born In New Westminster, the orig
inal capital Of that Western Canadian
province, thirty-three years ago. He
went to the other end of the dominion
for his education, as he Is a graduate
of Dalhousie University, Halifax In
1892 he was called to the bar Of Brit
ish Columbia, and six years later he
entered the Parliament of the province
OF which he is now prime minister, so
that his term of political preparation
for the premiership was less than Ave
years.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

Mrs. Martin Nelson Of Cumberland,
Ma, at "a il the mother OF twenty
eight children. twenty-five boys and
three girls She has been twice mar
ried having seven children by her hrst
husband and twenty-one by heT pres
ent spouse. Mrs. Nelson mas mac tnI ls
ssta N twin boys. She 10 A well-pre-
served woman Of medium stature.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
A FIRE AND A FIGHT.
Made Things Lively for a Time Near
stf1Imore.

NAc~@[ AAAAAe Lively AOE - AAhuG NGAH
stf1lmore.
Stillmore, Ga. Aug. S.-W. ]. Evans
a prominent planter and naval stores
OPERATOR who lives one mile southwest
Of here, had the misfortune to lose
by fire last night his stock barn and
all his harness and farm implements,
together with 100 bushels OF corn and
some hay.
b. B. Wiiks, prominent citizen and
candidate for sheriff in this county, and
a man framed Hall, had a dlfficulty
at Nunez yesterday, growing out OF
anrold grudge, which resulted In Wilks
being fired upon five times with a pis-
toll three OF which shots took effect
but not seriously wounding him. Wllkf
succeeded in overtaking Hall, after be-
ing shot, and severely handled his ad.
versary. Both are doing well.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
Funeral of Patrick J. Corners.

The funeral of the late Patrick ].
Corners, whose death was announced
in the Morning News yesterday, Will
take place from the Cathedral of st.
John the Baptist at 4:30 o'clock this
afternoon. The interment will he in
the Cathedral Cemetery. The funeral
win be attended by representatives of
the various societies of which the de-
ceased was a member.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09
EXAMINATION POSTPONED.
Litigation Liable to Result From
Demand on FrIpp's BOndsmen,

Demand on Frlpp's BOndsmen,
Owing to the pressure of business
engagements the county administrator
was unable yesterday to examine the
accounts of the several estates unon
which his predecessor administered. In
company with Clerk Molina he will
make the examination tomorrow.
Much interest is felt in the outcome
OF the examination, since upon it rests
the institution of suits against the
Dondsmen. Owing to the fact that
the sureties changed often, and il is
difficult to tell at what time the con-
version of the funds took place. il is
likely that more than one of the cases
VIII be fought in the courts in order
to determine the liability of the bonds
men.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

of their attendance on the interstate
shoot.
Col Cam has issued his general or
ders for the shoot, and has secured a
rate of 1 cent a mile on all railroads.
From information which he has at
hand he is of the belief that there
will be between 300 and 400 men camp
ed on the Avondale range. This num-
Der will, of course, be greatly aug
mented at the beginning of the inter-
state shoot, and it is expected that
the range will present a pretty unique
appearance.
In Capable Hands.
Capt. w. G. Austin, post adjutant
for the interstate shoot, who is also
executive officer of the interstate shoot,
has worked untiringly to make the
shoot a success. In compiling the
data for the attractive programme of
the interstate contests he has adver-
tised the state shoot extensively. This
programme will be out in day or two,
and copies of it will be sent to the
members of the military in every town
In the state, as well as to the mill
tary in other states. The work de-
volving upon Capt. Austin in the dis
SlidFSe OF MS uual pOSlCiou - very
heavy, and could not be performed by
any one other than a capable and ex-
perienced officer.
Maj. Coney's interest in the two
events has never Jagged. For many
Years he has been a prominent figure
in rife practice, as well as in other
departments of military life. He is
statistical officer of the state shoot,
a position which he filled credithbly
at Macon, and is post adjutant Of the
Interstate Military Rifle Association,
under whose auspices the interstate
contests will be held.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

Congressman Boutell proposes as
means OF promoting annexation the in
termarriage OF young Americans and
Canadians, adding that he had already
taken his wife from Canada. His re-
mark recalls to the Toronto Globe the
Southern Irishman's reply 10 a ques-
ton as 10 how the Southern women
regarded secession Sure, they're an
Tor union TO a man."
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

Blanche Walsh will begin her tour
with Resurrection" I'm Pittsburg on
Sept. Z. 70 be followed by long en-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

Post Quartermaster of State shoot
and Executive officer of Interstate
Shoot.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-09

Miss Marie Wainwright win appear
here next season In a revival OF
shakespeare's Twelfth Night" under
the direction Of Jules hurry.