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Times-promoter., 1903-04-03
JUDGE CRITZs REPLY.
Thinks Congressman Fox's Proposition
Five Months too Late.

| inInN AoHyIeSsiidh iOAs rIVPOsuo'i
Five Months too Late.
Some time ago we published a
circular letter sent out by Hon.
A. F. Fox to Judge Critz, in
which he suggested that they
submit their candidacy for the
governors office,to the people of
their own county, Clay, the ex-
penses Of the election to be born
by them, and the defeated candi-
date to quit the race for governor.
Below we give Judge Critz's
reply:
West Point. Miss. March %. 1908.
Hon. A. F. Fox. West Point, Miss:
Dear Slr-My reply to your
open letter of March II has been
delayed by my engagements in
the state canvass. | shall only
answer your proposition to sub.
NIT the issues between us to a
Especial democratic primary elec-
ton in Clay county
''lf it had not been for the
facts Of my withdrawal from the
congressional race in your favor
IN 1895, and if your proposition
bad been five mouths earlier it
would have been more plausible.
"The paper you refer to as a
crcular distributed through the
mails over this state in copy of
my open letter Of February II,
1908, which as you know, was
published in the leading papers
circulated in the state.
"In coroboratlon of my said
letter of February II, 1908, give
the following statement of K. e.
| Beckett. y
Statement of Judge f. G.
| Beckett:
West Point, Miss, March %,
1903. -"In 1896, when Hon. A. 4.
| Fox and Judge Critz we're rival
candidates in the fourth district
of Mississippi, F'oEs told me that
he WAS not willing for them to
run against each other; that it
was not of sufficient Importance
to him to make such race against
Critz, both being from the same
county. My recollection is that
| suggested that it be left to the
voters OF Clay county to decide
which should run, and to this Fox
replied be was not IN favor of
leaving it to the vote of
Clay but would leave
lit to Ortiz himself to say
which should make the race; He
said that the people of West Point
and Clay county had always been
united and that there was no mat.
ter at issue of sufficient import
ance to get up division and dis
sention among our people; and |
believe he said he had rather
withdraw himself than to do that
or go into a scramble for the of
flee.
81 then saw Critz and told him
Fox was going to leave it to him
to decice, and I advised Critz to
withdraw, telling him it would
put Fox under obligation to him
and be to his advantage in the
future. Fox did see Critz and
Critz did withdraw. but was not
present at their interview.
Cali this occurred in West
Point. Critz being member of
the legislature, afterwards re-
turned to his post in Jackson.
''Still later, according to my
recollection. | was going down
from West Point to jackson and
Mr.. Fox requested me to see
Crltz and say to him that his,
Critz's friends, in some of the
counties did not seem to know
that he had withdrawn; and Fox
asked me to ask Critz to publish
a withdrawal | complied with
Mr.. Fox's requesi, and after that
Critz did publish his letter of
Feehruary 20. 1895.
(Signed) "R. q. BECKETT.
"I have madea vigorous can.
vass of the state at large up to
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ler precinct. to, wit:

The registration BOOKS VIII De
open at my Office until the 3rd
day of July 1903. This March 10
1908. j. d. FoGG.
3 20-6t Registrar.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
TRUCK FARMERS
TO RAISE COTTON
Production of FIeecy Staple More Profitable
Than Vegetables.

Many truck growers in Chatham
county are finding the industry an I'M
profitable one and are seeking other
means of producing a profit from their
lands in the neighborhood of the city.
There are several reason for this
condition of affairs, chief among
which is the excess of produce that is
thrown upon the markets, forcing the
prices down to less than the cost of
production. Another reason, and one
which is forcing many of the smaller
producers out is that the greatest de-
mand is for vegetables out of season,
where hot-house facilities have to be
provided for their cultivation. The
expense necessary for the preparation
of glass houses for the raising of to-
matoes, cucumbers and other vegeta-
bles out of season is beyond the means
of many of those engaged in the truck
business.
Within the last ten years there have
been many seasons when the amount
of produce raised was not sufficient to
pay the expenses of operating the
farms. Bad seasons were responsible
for this, and right now the producers
are suffering from one of the worst
seasons they have experienced in
some years. Every housewife will
testify to the fact that the truck fur
nished them is of inferior quality and
the prices are higher than ever before.
The cucumber crop this year was a
total failure. A large amount of this
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

product is shipped away from Savan-
nah annually. but very few have been
offered in the local markets.
Truck farmers in Chatham have
come to the conclusion that the lands
are less valuable so far as the profit
able production of garden truck is
concerned, especially with the markets
overcrowded from the fact that every
acre of ground in cultivation for
twenty miles around the city is devoted
to this industry. Bad seasons run the
prices up, 1t is true, but this does not
meet the expenses of cultivating large
areas and putting in expensive fertil-
izers.
number of leading truck farmers
around Savannah are now turning their
attention to cotton raising. 1t has
been found from experience that the
lands that are failing to produce good
vegetables are usually well adapted to
the cultivation of cotton, and for the
first time in the history of the county
a cotton gin for the putting into mar
ketabe shape cotton raised in this
county will be In operation in a week
or ten days.
Mr.. Marcus L. Exley is a prominent
owner of truck farms who is turning
his attention to the cultivation of cot
ton.
Mr.. T. S. Hayward is an enthusiast
tic believer in the possibilities of prof
liable cotton cultivation in this county
and he has given the matter much
study. He says that no finer cotton
lands are to be found anywhere than
those in Chatham, and the staple here
is without doubt equal to that of any
of the upland counties.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
MAGIC FOR ORPHAN
BOYS AND GIRLS

Hermann Will Entertain Them at
Female Orphan Asylum Tomorrow.
Hermann the Great and his com
pany arrived here from New York
yesterday morning. During the day
the magician superintendent the I'M
packing of his paraphernalia, which
came direct to Savannah from Paris,
where he spent most of the summer.
Tomorrow at noon Hermann will
give an exhibition of magic in the
school room of the Female Orphan
Asylum at Oglethorpe avenue and
West Broad street, before the girls of
the asylum and those of the Episcopal
Orphans Home, and the Bethesda
boys. Manager Seeskind suggested
the entertainment of the orphans to
Hermann on his arrival and he at
once entered into the plan with en-
thusiasnn. 1t was his desire to have
the girls of the st. Mary's Orphans
Home present also, but owing to the
repairs which are being made at the
Home requiring the presence of the
Sisters they deemed it impracticable to
accept the invitation. The girls of the
Episcopal Orphans Home will join
with those of the Female Orphan Asy-
lum and the Bethesda boys will be
brought in on two trolley cars through
the courtesy of Manager Kidder of the
Savannah Electric Company. Herr
mann will do some of his cleverest
tricks and the orphans are sure to
enjoy them and will appreciate Man
ager Seeskinds interest in their be-
half.
The box Office will open this morn
ing for Herrmann's engagement Fri
day night and Saturday matinee. The
night prices are 81 and rs cents. 80
cents and %, and matinee prices, or
chestra, so cents and balcony so cents
and 25 cents.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

Abercorn street., and will build adj
joining houses.
On the western side of town, among
the handsome new homes that are
nearly completed are those of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. r. Thomas, on Thirty-seventh
street, near Barnard; Mr.. and Mrs. ].
Murchison Thomas, on the corner of
Barnard and Thirty-seventh, and DR..
and Mrs. John A. Robson on Bull
street and Thirty-eighth; Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Stoddard's new home is on the
corner of Thirty-fifth and Barnard.
Further down town, Mr.. and Mrs.
George +. TennilIe will occupy the
Chisholm residence at the corner of
Gordon and Abercorn, and next door
to them on Gordon street will be Mr..
and Mrs. Robert c. Harrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Charlton
will move in the fall to the G. D. Bald
win house on Huntingdon street, cor
ner of Lincoln. Mr.. and Mrs. c. d.
Baldwin will spend the winter at the
De Soto. Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Hun
ter will also spend the winter at the
De Soto.
1t has been very generally reported
that Mr.. and Mrs. John Malloch will
take the Shearson home on Gwinnett
street and Barnard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Shearson having removed to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Skeele have
taken for the season the Stovall house,
occupied recently by Mr. and Mrs.
Gardiner Dickinson, at the southeast
corner of Gwinnett and Abercorn
street Mrs. Burke Spalding and Mr..
Randolph Spalding will move in the
fall into the Arnold house, now oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Thesman. at
the corner of State and Abercorn. Mrs.
Sidney P. Goodwin will occupy apart
ments on Huntingdon street, next to
the corner of Abercorn.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
CLEVER JUGGLERS
AT THE CASINO.
ComstOck Aggregation Putting ON a
Strong Bill at Resort.

Despite the iNclement weather a
large crowd saw the Comstock aggre-
cation at the Casino last night. A
majority of those who witnessed the
performance were visitors There were
very few people at the matinee.
The company is an exceptionally
strong one. Massee and Massee,
styled on the bill the eccentric COM
edy jugglers, put on one of the strong
est acts ever witnessed in Savannah. 1t
could not be improved upon and all in
all is one of the most finished Jug
Cling acts on the stage The way this
pair throw things around the stage
without doing any damage is eau
ton.
Miss Comstock and three youngsters
do a singing stunt that is all that can
be expected. Miss Comstock has plen-
ty of ginger and works hard. She can
move her feet and sings well. The
three boys have pleasing voices and
two of them do an excellent and ex-
tremely difficult shuttle. Either of these
acts is worth the trip to the resort.
Seymour and Hill put on a very cred
clever in monologue, and Mosher and
his bull terriers are very entertaining.
Nightly performances viii be given
during the remainder OF the week. with
matinees Thursday and Saturday.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
AUTUMN CHANGES.
where Many WelI-KnOwn People
Will Reside Next Winter.

where Many WelI-AnOwn People
Will Reside Next Winter.
Moving day, which in this Southern
nlime falls on the first of October, is
still more than month away, but al
ready contemplated changes of abode
among ones friends have become a
fruitful topic. The subject is of very
lively interest this year, because of
the large number of new houses that
well-known people are building in the
southern part of the city, especially
In the neighborhood of Abercorn street
from Thirty-frst to Thirty-seventh.
Among the attractive residences in
this section will be that of Mr.. and
MRS. Thomas Wylly, Jr., at the south
east corner of Thirty-first and Aber-
corn. This is now rapidly nearing
completion, and on the same street is
The new home of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Nl. LeHardy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Cunningham
4vill build on Thirty-sixth street, be-
Hween Abercorn and Drayton, and Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Alexander on Drayton,
between Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth,
facing Thomas Park. Both of these
homes will probably be occupied by
the owners within the next season.
Z Mir. and Mrs. Charles B. Malone win
reside next winter in their new home
on Thirty-fifth street, between Aber-
corn and Drayton. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Ellis and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
b. Screven have bought three lots in
the same neighborhood, fronting on
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
WEDDINGS IN vALDOsTA SOCIETY.

Valdosta, Ca, Aug. 1S.-The people
of this city and section are highly
interested in wedding announcements
that have just been made. The first
wedding will take place Sept. 2, at
Gainesville, the parties being Mr.. John
Thomas Blalock of this city and Miss
Mary Porter Lewis, who has resided
here for two years, but whose home
is in Kentucky. The ceremony will
occur at the home of the brides sis
ter Mrs. w. L. Pierce. Miss Lewis
is a charming young woman, grad
uate of Logan Female College of Ken
lucky. She is very accomplished vo-
calist and has had a class here for
the last two years. Mr.. Blalock is the
cashier of the Merchants Bank of this
city, and is one of the leading young
men of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Duggan of
Warthen have announced the engage
ment of their sister, Miss Pearl Dug
gan, to Mr.. Edward Perry Davis of
Valdosta. The ceremony will occur at
Warthen on Sept. Z, and the couple will
leave Immediately for their home here
Miss Duggan is a young woman of
many charms, a graduate of Shorter
and Cox Colleges. She has visited this
city frequently, and has many ad-
mirers here. Mr.. Davis is a member
of large clothing firm here, and is
one of the most promising young bus
mess men here.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

George Wagner's Son, Savannah,s
leading and reliable florist. Now is the
time to order a choice selection Of the
most beautiful roses of all kinds.
George Wagner's Son, florist; never
before in the history of Savannah have
the people had the opportunity OF get
ting such beautiful cut flowers Bull
street.
Frank Werm, jewelry store, ia Bull
street, is showing beautiful line of
ladies' watches and chains at popular
prices. Save money by buying at
Worms.
When you want a first-cIass trunk
that's made by a first-cIass trunk
maker, call on Chatham Trunk Fac
tory, Broughton. corner Abercorn.
1000 dozen fruit jars, pints, quarts
and half gallons. at very low price;
we give tickets for the AUTOMOBILES
Savannah Crockery Company, 500
Broughton. west.
The Richmond Business College ia
daily receiving pupils from North and
South Carolina, Florida, Alabama and
from all over the state of Georgia.
Thoroughness is our motto.
Chas. A. Cox, the practical tin-plate
and sheet iron worker; tin, slate, tar.
gravel and tile roofing: best work:
Attend the Richmond Business Col
lege. They fit and prepare you for
the every day duties of life, making
your success sure and certain. Act at
once.
Free Automobile-with every 30
cent cash purchase at my store you
get q ticket to the $3.50 automobile
Bear this in mind. James J. Joyce.
Phones l07.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
COUNCILS SESSION
WILL BE BUSY ONE

City Council will hold a busy session
this Afternoon and a large volume of
business will be transacted. The grade
crossing question will be again taken
up. the proposed purchase OF the White
Bluff road viii be once more consld-
cred, and an appropriation will prob
ably be made for the Savannah Fair
Association. There are many other
matters Of less importance 10 come up
and the aldermen will be kept busy.
A petition asking for money for band
concerts will probably be turned down
because Of the fact that the season y
considered about over
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
CHILDREN,s Fashions.

White will be fashionable for chill
drens dresses throughout the fall and
winter Serge, brilliantine, albatross
and wolfe are the best materials to use
for school dresses because they can be
cleaned with little trouble. The mother
who would be prepared for an emer-
gency would do we'll to keep in a con-
venient place, but out of reach, lit
tie oxalic acid, chloridnated soda or
lemon and salt for the day that her
little daughter comes home we'll
smeared with ink or fruit stains.
White silk braids is the only trim
ming permissible on white dresses for
children. The blouse and sailor de-
signs are dictated by common sense
and meet the requirements Of Dame
Fashion.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
SOCIETY

william Barnwell in Atlanta, and ex-
poets TO visit later in La Grange and
several other cities in the state.
Miss Emily Charlton has returned
from Beaufort.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Case and their
FAMILY, who with Mr.. and Mrs. Skeele
are summerinS in Liberty county, do
not expect to return to the city next
winter, but will spend the season at
the country place at which they are
now residing.
Miss Mary Jones' Miss Laura Jones.
and Miss Laura Barnes of Thonasville
are spending few days in the city.
Town and Country announces the
engagement of Miss May Ridgely
Brown of Baltimore, daughter of for
mer Gov. Frank Brown of Maryland.
to Mr.. Gordon I. Hughes of New York.
Many Savannah girls knew Miss
Brown at Nine. Lebfevre's school in
Baltimore, and have met her since her
debut, so that the announcement will
be of interest here.
Mr.. Anderson w. Carmichael will
leave tonight for Asheville to join
Mrs. Carmichael.
Little Miss Ethel Guckenheimer and
Master Sims Guckenheimer, who are
spending the summer with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Guckenheim-
er at The Kensington, Saratoga, at
tended recently a children's carnival
at Congress Park, at which 500 chill
dren were present. Prizes We're offer
ed in a beauty show, and both these
little Savannahians were winners,
Miss Ethel carrying off the third
prize for the prettiest and best dress
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
McKENZIE-GOMM.

Mr.. Charles B. Mckenzie of this city
and Miss Lillian May Comm of Fort
Myer, Fla, were married Monday at
Jacksonville by Rev. J. Hardness, pas
tor Of Trinity Methodist Church Of
that city. They are residing at 512
Park avenue, west. Mr.. Mckenzie is
bookkeeper and cashier of the Kalola
Company. His bride is an attractive
young lady and will be warmly well
coined in Savannah.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
SANS SOUCI
A Select Home School for Girls,
NEAR GREENVILLE, s. C.

Situated at the foot of Paris Noun
tain in the healthful Piedmont region,
Sans Souci offers every advantage of
delightful climate and beautiful seem
cry. Three miles from the city of
Greenville 1t has conveniences of city
life without its dangers. Handsome
buildings. unlimited supply of water
from Paris Mountain, wholesome
fare, well cooked and temptingly
served. Large bright sleeping rooms,
no dormitories. All bed linen, blank
cts, etc, furnished. Resident physic-
ian in charge.
Primary, preparatory and acdemic
departments. Music, art, elocution,
physical culture, languages, etc.
Cooking, sewing and riding classes.
Certificate admits to all leading coll
leges and universities. Number of
pupils limited.
For catalogue, Terms, ETC., address
Mrs. William Hayne Perry,
PRESIDENT
SANS SoUcI ,dreenViIle co.D S. c.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

the match. The official programme of
the competitions, which were scattered
throughout the camp yesterday, were
read with interest by the men, and
each day the number who expect to
attend the shoot next week increases.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

sS2. Savannah to New York ana re-
turn. via Atlantic coast Line. Norfolk
and Old Dominion Steamship Company.
see ticket agents Tor fun information.
--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

Miss Sara Charlton and Miss Nellie
Halle returned yesterday morning from
New York. They have been spend
ing the summer in Cambridge, taking
a course in physical culture at Har-
ward. In one of the basket ball
games between picked teams of the
university, witnessed by several thou
sand people from New York and neigh
boring cities, Miss Halle had the dis
JUNCTION of being the only Southern
girl on the winning team.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
in this city, sailed Monday for New
York.

in this city, sailed Monday for New
York.
The marriage of Miss Edna M. Ackis
to Mr.. Ernest T. Smith will take place
this morning at 8 o'clock at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Amanda Alexis, POS
Forty-third street, west.
Mrs. Elizabeth NJ. Greenlaw, her
daughter, Mrs. T. S. Mercer, and her
granddaughter, Ruth Fulton, leave to-
day over the Southern for Asheville
to spend several weeks.
Misses Annette and Addye Perkins
of Perkins are the guests of Miss Alma
Cummings and will sail to-day for
New York.
Mr. Benjamin T. Ulmer and little
Miss Catharine Hortense Ulmer of Sa-
vannah are visiting Lawyer Weaver's
family in AsheVille.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

Mrs. r. c. Fetzer Jr., and little
daughter, Burnice, after a months stay
at Hotel Dalton, will leave on Mon
dav for Lookout Mountain, where they
will be guests of the Inn.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
LAGRANGE FEMALE COLLEGE.

Standard literary curriculum. Best
advantages in music, art, health, win
ter climate, economy of dress, Chris
tan influence. Vocal music and elo-
cution specialties. Good rates. $40 900
spent for Improvements the past year.
LAGRANGE, Ga, July 1903.
RUFUS w. SMITH, Pres.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
Washington Seminary,

North Ave. and Peachtree SITS. Atlanta, Ga.
Small classes; individual method; last SEES.
sion 22i students and 10 teachers. giving one
teacher for every u girls. Primary, college.
preparatory. academic courses. Music art,
elocutton. Certificate admits to Eastern Col.
leges. 25th session begins Sept. 10. MRS. w.
Il. CHANDLER and L. d. SCOTT. Principals.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
CHOSE THE TEAMS.
Continued from Twelfth Page.

visionai Company Artist Lieuten.
| ant Nj. j. O'Leary (Co. IL command.
Ing, with First Lieutenant Thorpe (Co
tO and Second Lieutenant Griffith
! (Co. c..
Second Infantry, to be known as pro.
| visional Company B-Capt. w. H
Beck Gee. II commanding; with First
Lieutenant Newman Go. Nj and Sec
| ond Lieutenant Adams Co HI.
Third Infantry, to be known as Pro-
visionaJ Company C.-First Lieutenant
Weissiger (Co. h commanding; with
Second Lieutenant Davis (Co. E).
Fourth Infantry, to be known as
Provisional Company D.-Capt Illges
Geo. F. commanding; with First Lieu
tenant Coart (Co. @, Second Lieuten-
ant Jackson (Co. L. and Junior Sec
ond Lieutenant Argo (Co. IL.
Fifth Infantry, to be known as Pro-
visional Company E-Capt. PARROT
(Co. 60 commanding; with First Lieu
tenant Smith (Co. Al and Second Lieu
tenant Adams eco. II, Second Infan-
try.
First Cavalry, to be known as Pro-
visional Company F-Capt. W. w.
Gordon, Jr. (Troop Al commanding;
with First Lieutenant Morgan (Troop
@ and Second Lieutenant Jackson
(Co. J., Third Infantry.
Heavy Artillery, to be known as Pro-
visional Company G, composed of Sa-
vannah Volunteer Guards and Chat
ham Artillery-Lieut. r. j. Travis Go.
g commanding; with First Lieuten-
ant A. p. Adams (Co. @.
Interest in Matches.
Much interest is felt in the company
novice match which will be held to-
morrow. Judging by the scores made
yesterday the most promising aspir-
ants among the out of town compa-
MES are the Burke Light Infantry,
the Gambler Horse Guards, the Macon
Volunteers and the Atlanta Grays, the
first two named being from Waynes-
boro and Gainesville.
The day passed without special in
cident. Col Cam, Mai. Nash, Capt
Hazelhurst, and a number of other Of
ficers, unmindful of the rain, INDUCED
in pistol practice in the afternoon. Col.
w. G. Obear, inspector general of the
state tropos, was an interested specta-
tor He viii probably remain at
Camp Lawton the remainder of the
week, and may stay over to the inter-
state shoot.
Col. Scott, assistant adjutant gem
eral, is expected to-day. Col. Cam
has written Gov. Terrell, inviting him
to visit the camp.
F. F. Davis of Company C, Second
Regiment, Floyd Rifles, will leave for
his home in Macon to-day. whittier he
was called last night by the announce
ment of a death in his family. The
sad news was received by telephone.
but the young man could not be found
for some time, he being away from
the camp at the time, and when he
was finally located the night train had
gone.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19

Mr.. A. L. Alexander Will leave to-
Hlght for Flat Rock TO Join Mrs. Alex
s.nder' who is spending the summer
The Savannah morning news., 1903-08-19
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.

Miss Belle Daniel will leave to-day
for New York to visit Mr.. and Mrs
Louis w. Haskell.