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The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
TROUBLEIN HOSPITAL
TRUSTEES INVESTIGATING MRS.
sCHwAB'S CHARGES
OF DISC0URTE0US TREATMENT
COL. G. A. GoRDON's LETTER IN BE-
HALF OF THE SHELDON PARTY.

Two Sessions of Trustees Held Yes
terdny and the Incidents That Led
Up to the Moving of the New York
Tanker From the Savannah Hos
pftnI to 81. JOseph's Gone Over.
Mrs. Gustav Schvab, Who Charged
That sheldon Party Was Treated
DiscOurteOusIy Before the Trus-
tees-Card of DIR. Charlton Caused
Col. Gordon to Enter Complaint.
The cause of the moving of Edward
B. Sheldon, the Delhi, n. Y, million
aire banker. from the Savannah Hos
pital TO st. Joseph's on the
night of March 9. and subsequent in
cidents growing out of the change,
came out yesterday during two sessions
nah Hospital.
The second session was held last
night at the residence of President
George j. Mills on Hall street, east,
and lasted until after II o'clock. Pres
ident Mills DR.. t. ]. Charlton, super
intendent, and Col. G. A. Gordon, who
made the complaint as to the treat
ment received by the Sheldon party,
stated after the meeting that there Is
nothing to give out yet. The hearing
was amicable, and a written report will
be made. Until this report, or finding
is signed, those directly in
terested said they would not discuss
the matter.
The removal Of Mr.. Sheldon from the
Savannah Hospital to st. Joseph's, as
told in the Morning News, was general
ly commented upon and caused the cir
culation of various rumors. Statements
from DR.. Charlton. representing the
hospital, and Mrs. Gustav Schwab, of
the Sheldon party, were made through
the Morning News. Mrs. Schwab
charged that representatives of the
hospital had not been courteous and
this statement inspired a card from Dr.
Charlton. 1t was claimed that the card
written by the superintendent of the
hospital was given out before the full
truth had been learned, and for this
reason an injustice had been done some
of those concerned.
~AAN' w. W pOihOil IL d ClOSe lTlcilu
Of the Sheldon family, and Col. G.
Arthur Gordon, was prompted to take
the matter up. He addressed a letter
to the board of trustees, in which it is
alleged charges were made that re-
suited in an investigation. Upon re-
ceipt of the letter President Mills call
ed meeting of the board of trustees,
and the hearing was begun. At the
first session Mrs. Schwab made a state
ment. She had first made the open
charge of discourteous conduct on the
part of persons connected with the hos
pital. Every incident, from the time
of the arrival of the Sheldon party, on
Edwin Gould's private car to the re-
moval of the sick man to ST. Joseph's
was gone over.
There were great many things to
be told, and it was found necessary
to have second meeting. Even then
the matter Was not closed. Although
Col. Gordon would not discuss the af-
fair, it was understood that the charge
that the Sheldon party was treated dis
courteously will not be dropped. While
neither would talk. it is known that
the affair is deplored by President
NILS and Supt. Charlton.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
A Brilliant Train

A brilliant train, the famous New
York and Florida Special via the At
lantic Coast Line. This popular train
consisting Of the highest standard 90
Pullman vestibule sleeping, dining oh
servation and library cars, electric
lighted and steam heated, leaves sa-
vannah for Jacksonville and St An
Savannah for Charleston. Rfcbnr,,,a
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelnbts
and New York at 6.l3 p. m. CITY tirae
A train representing the highest stanS,
ard Of perfection reached IN the ar,
OF furnishing 70 the travelling public.
speed with luxury and comfort Ths
only electric lighted train In service 49,
tween Florida and the East. TICKET
agents Atlantic Coast Line will give
fun Information regarding Pullman
feserYa lions, schedules. rates, etc,-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
ONE
MINUTE
In Their New Home.

VIM. & H. H. baltimore have given
up the building on Congress street,
and have moved into 10 Broughton
street, west. This building has been
thoroughly refitted for them, and their
appearance on the leading thorough
fare with their attractive line of hard
ware, lends a refreshing air to that part
of Broughton.
Large plate glass windows have been
put in for them. and they have been
handsomely dressed. The arrangement
of the store is pretty On entering, the
left side is devoted to sporting goods,
guns, fishing tackle, all of Spalding
goods, gym stun, golf, baseball, foot
ball, etc. In the rear on the left, is
the bicycle department, where more
than fifty wheels, chains and chainless,
are shown. On the other side is house.
furnishings and hardware of every de-
scription. This line is arranged so that
1t Will show to advantage. In the GEN.
ter of the store is the handsome horse
shoe silent sa lesman case This is used
to display all sorts of hardware and
novelties as pocket knives, scissors,
pistols, etc. In the rear of this is the
stove department. This has been a spe-
doubtful if there is a larger stock or
better assortment of stoves in the
South than in this house. In the rear
of the store are the offices. They are
of Georgia pine and are light and airy,
and handsome. Mr.. William Latti-
more is senior member of the firm and
devotes his entire time to pushing the
business. Mr.. II. H. baltimore, while
a member of the firm, devotes the most
II 70 -
flee at "a Bryan, east.
The removal of the firm to Brougfton
recalls those older citizens of Savan-
nah the time some fifty years ago,
when there was hut two hardware
houses in Savannah. They were Weed
& Co.. and William baltimore. For
fifty years the firm which changed from
father to sons. has been domiciled at
1z1-12S Congress street, west, and has
been known for its strict entegrity and
honest dealings At the death of the
founder of the business. the sons were
left a competency, and business with
a good name, and they have continued
its growth and popularity.
Every line of the business will now
be enlarged and it will continue in the
future as it has in the past. to take
care of its friends on a broad liberal
plane.
Wllnln lew lays the rest or the
fixtures will arrive, and the appear
ance of the store will be improved
more.
The basement will be devoted to re-
serve stock. and the second floor will
be devoted to housefurnishings. A
warerOOm has been procured
over the store of H, H.
Livingston, where all of the heavy
stock will be carried. and all the sur
plus goods which cannot be kept at 10
Broughton, west.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
AN INLAND WATER ROUTE.
Congressman Small and Party Com
ing to Investigate Its Feasibility.

ing to Investigate Its Feasibility.
News was received in Savannah yes
terday by the Savannah Board of
Trade that Congressman James H.
Hall of the First District of North
Carolina, and a number of business
men from Norfolk and Baltimore will
be in Savannah next week to secure
information relative to the possibility
of the proposed inland route from
Chesapeake Bay southwark.
The Board of Trade notified Con-
gresham Small that he and his party
Will be made welcome to Savannah.
The other business organizations of
the city will be invited by the Board
of Trade to take part in entertaining
the visitors.
Mr.. E. r. Conant, civil engineer con-
nected with the United States Engin-
GERS Office in Savannah, in discussing
the proposed inland route last night.
said that not only is it feasible, but
that it can be completed at COMPARE
lively small cost, and will be of in
estimable value to commerce.
The government has long been inter-
ested in the plan for Such a route. he
said, and probably if 1t decides to UNI
dertake the work will make appropria-
tions for it just as is now done for va
rious river and harbor improvements,
so much a year. In this way the
work would be done piece by piece I'M
til completed. T.
1t is probable that the government
will consider the plan the more favor
ably because, as was pointed out some
time ago when the matter was under
discussion, such an inland route would
be of great strategic Importance in
case of war and with the enemy's
ships off the coast.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
PROF. WILLIAMS TALKED TO
C0L0RED STUDENTS.

The students of the Georgia State
Industrial College were given a rare
treat in a lecture and recital given by
Prof. Marvin Williams, instructor in
oratory at Emory College, in Meldrim
Auditorium last night. Prof. Williams
was greeted by a large audience
which gained a great deal of pleasure
and instruction. from the evenings en-
tertainment.
The subject of his lecture was The
American Small Boy" In addition to
this, he entertained the audience with
the recitation of the Chariot Race"
from Ben Hur, and selections from
Quo Vadis. The entertainment was
considered one of the most pleasurea-
BILE of the numerous monthly exercises
arranged by Prof. Wright.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
MEATH BONAvENTURE'S OAKS.
Were Laid Remains of Mrs. Eliza
beth CHnch and Mrs. sophia


Were Laid Remains of Mrs. Eliza
beth CIinch and Mrs. sophia
Clinch.
At the same hour and in adjoining
lots. the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth
Clinch and those of Mrs. Sophia H.
Clinch were laid to rest in Bonaven-
ture Cemetery yesterday. shortly after
noon. the first in the Waldburg lot and
those of Mrs. Sophia II. Clinch in the
family vault.
The funeral services of Mrs. Sophia
Cunch had been held in Charleston.
Those of Mrs. Eliza beth Clinch were
conducted by Rev. RObb White, rector
of Christ Church at the home of Mrs.
Clinch. As a part of the services
number of hymns were sung by the
choir of Christ Church, which sang
also at the grave. At the cemetary
the services of burial were of a joint
nature and at the time the casket of
Mrs. Elizabeth Clinch was lowered
into the grave that of Mrs. Sophia
Clinch was placed in the vault.
Both funeral and burial services
were attended by a large number of
friends for Mrs Elizabeth Clinch be-
sides having been we'll known to the
members of the old families of Sa-
vannah was connected with many of
them and endeared to all by her ex-
emplary Christian life and many deeds
of charity.
This was attested by the unusually
large number of beautiful floral trib-
utes. Noticeable among these was i
handsome one, from the w. c. T. u.
marked with white ribbon, the en-
blem of the society. A number of
similar tributes of esteem and love
also decked the casket of Mrs. Sophia
H Chnch.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
NEWSPAPER MEN
TO VISIT TYBEE.

Representative of Tennessee Press
Association Arranging For Trip.
The Tennessee Press Association is
making active preparations for its an
nual outing, which is to be held this
year at Tybee. Mr.. s. B. LaRue, bust
ness manager of the Greeneville Dem
ocrat, and ex-president of the press
association, was in Savannah yester-
day to look over the field and make
such arrangements as may be neces-
sary for the comfort of his colleagues
upon their arrival.
The press association will reach this
city June 8. 1t is expected that the
party will contain some 200 persons,
100 members of the association, the
others their wives and families. Mr..
LaRue was taken to Tybee in the aft
ernoon by representatives of the Cen
trail of Georgia. He expressed himself
as much pleased with the island.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
OFFICIAL.


By Alderman Colding-
To amend an ordinance to assess and
levy taxes and raise revenue for the
city of Savannah.
l. Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city of Savannah,
that the above entitled ordinance is
hereby amended by adding after the
words, every owner of wagon or
other vehicle used as moving adver-
tisements, one hundred dollars, the
following, the provisions of this ordi-
nance shall not apply to a street wag-
on hired for the purpose of advertis-
ing any theatrical performance, base
ball game, football game or athletic
contest.
2. Be 1t further ordained that all
ordinances and parts of ordinances
are hereby repealed so far as they APP
ply to this special case.
Ordinance read in Council for the
first time March 4. 1903, and referred
to Committee on Finance.
w. P. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
MAYOR MYERS INVITED
TO NAME DELEGATES.
National Conference of Charities
and Correction in Atlanta.

NatAohAAA conference VI Ch"AAhA~S
and Correction in Atlanta
Mayor Myers has received a letter
from the president Of the National Con-
ference of Charities and Correction at
Jacksonville, Ind, asking that dele
gates be named TO attend conven-
ton to be held in Atlanta May to u.
The Mayor has not yet decided who
he will name as delegates, but will
make the selections very shortly.
The letter received by the Mayor ex-
plains itself, and is as follows:
THE thirtieth annual meeting of the
National Conference of Charities and
Correction will be held in the city of
Atlanta, Ga, May to u. 1t has been
the custom for many years to invite
the Governors of the several states
and Mayors of the principal cities in
the United States and Canada to APP
point delegates TO attend these annual
meetings. The character OF the assO-
citation is so we'll known. its delibera-
lions and work have had so marked an
effect upon the penal. reformatory and
benevolent institutions of our country,
both public and private. that it is
scarcely necessary for me to explain
here either the nature of the confer
ence, the scope OF ltS Work or the
character of it's membership.
I'VE believe that every philanthropic
and correctional institution in your
city, both public and private, should
be represented at the Atlanta confer
ence, and we earnestly request You
to name at as early a date as practical
Bile such persons as delegates as may
seem to you advisable and proper The
size of the delegation need be limited
only by your own judgment, and need
not be restricted to persons officially
connected with your municipal insti-
buttons. 1t is our earnest hope that
all of these institutions, as we'll as pri-
vate institutions and societies organiz-
ed for the care of the needy and af-
flicted, for the reformation of the Grim
inal and the prevention of crime, and
for the protection of children will be
represented.
"Inasmuch as special railroad rates
will be secured for delegates, we will
be greatly obliged if you will send to
the general secretary of the confer
ence, as soon as possible, the names
and addresses of all persons named by
you, in order that he may supply them
with all necessary information"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
$4,000 Per Bottle.

This seems a pretty big price to nav
for a single bottle of medicine, and YET
If you consider the matter rightly. n
is a very cheap price for a bottle Ct
Johnson's Tonic.
Here is what fixes its value:
First. No man can die of fever who
uses it half way right.
Second. No other medicine can cure
a bad attack of grip.
500 is dirt cheap for this wonderful
medicine, and yet you can buy it for "a
cents a bottle.
Don't buy it from substitutors. Your
health and happiness is your business
and making money out of you is their
business.
Buy the honest Johnson's Tonic. Take
no counterfeit or substitute.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
TO IMPROVE PROPERTY.

Heron Building on BrOughtOn
Street Being RemOdeIed.
Under a permit issued by the Board
of Tax Assessors, extensive improve
ments are being made on the two
story frame building. Nos. II and 10
Broughton street, east, owned by Mrs.
Anna NJ. Heron.
The place is being converted into a
one-story structure with a glass front.
The appearance of the building will
in this manner be greatly added to.
Mrs. Heron is the owner of
so feet east of the property
of E. A. We'll, and the additional
go feet to Drayton street is owned by
the estate of Maria Moylan. An effort
is being made to have this property
improved, in which event more elab-
crate improvements will be made on
all the Heron property
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
Three Daily Trains to the East, win
the Seaboard Air Line

Particular attention is invited to the
excellent service now operated by the
Seaboard to the East. This line is not
only the shortest from Savannah 70
Richmond, Washington, PHILADELPHIA
and New York but is also the ouickas+
Three daily trains with through phil.
man cars offer the best service from
Savannah to the East. The Seaboard
New York Limited a solid Pullman
train with all the modern conveniences
leaves savannah daily at $500 D. m.
railroad time. 1t is the fastest train
via any route Savannah to New yori+
making only four stops for passengers
savannah to Richmond, a distance of
502 miles. VI
Pullman space on the three Eastern
trains Is on sale at the Seaboard
ticket Office, No. Bull street whera
tickets can be secured and f,IlI inforo
nation obtained.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
MET WITH ACCIDENT,

1t was reported in Savannah yester-
day that the City of Birmingham.
which sailed from Savannah for New
York last Saturday, met with an ac-
cident to her machinery, and though
she was able to reach New York I'M
der her own steam, was thirty hours
late in doing so. Because of this ac-
cident she will not make her scheduled
trip South, but will be laid off until
the machinery is repaired. The exact
nature of the accident is unknown. The
ship carried but a few passengers.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
CENTRAL TO BEGIN MOVING
ITS OFFICES SOON.

The Citizens Branch Bank building,
at Liberty and Montgomery streets. is
now so nearly completed that the
Central of Georgia offices may be able
to begin moving in Monday. Even if
the move is not started Monday IL will
be within day or two afterward. The
locations of the various offices have
already been mentioned in the Morn
ing News. AS has also been stated the
railroads offices will occupy the en-
tire building with the exception of the
eastern half of the first floor.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
ARTIFICIAL STONE WALK
VIII Be Laid i'm Forsyth Park at 30
Cents n Square Yard.

The contract for the building of an
artificial stone walk on Bull street
through Forsyth Park was awarded
yesterday to Frank Barker on a bid of
80 cents a square yard. The contract
was given by the Park and Tree Com
mission and about $500 is involved.
Only three bids were received, and
that of the successful bidder was the
lowest. The other bids were for So
cents and 9S cents. The contract speci-
fies that a walk three inches thick
must be laid. No concrete will be put
down by the contractor and the cement
will be laid on top of the present
walk.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
ARCHITECT GOODRICH HERE.

Mr.. ]. F. Goodrich, an architect of
Augusta, was among the callers at the
City Exchange yesterday. Mr.. Good
rich intends submitting plans for the
new city hall, and came to Savannah
for the purpose of securing certain in
formation, and talking with the mem
bers of the committee of Council that
has this matter In charge Mr.. Good
rich stated to those with whom he
talked that he is DESTROYS of locating
in savannah, and 1t is possible that
he Will make this city his home.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
short Sea Route to Eastern Cite,

Is via Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company steamers, from Sa-
vannah to Baltimore and Philadelphia
affording a delightful sail on the
placid Waters of the beautiful Ches-
apeake and Delaware bays. Best way
to reach Washington, New York, Bos-
ton and Eastern points. Comfortable
and economical. When making your
arrangements to go East, call on ]. w
Smith, agent, 112 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21

This fast and elegant train. the per-
fiction of all modern service, leaves
Savannah, northbound at $50 p. M,
city time. daily except Sunday, arriv-
ing Washington 1915 a. m, and New
York Alb p. m. Solid Pullman train,
electrically lighted and steam heated.
Dining cars all the way. For reserva-
tons or Information as to rates and
schedule, apply at city ticket office, 141
Bull street. Phones S5O.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Police Have Positive Instructions to
Make Arrests.

Complaint was made to the Mayor
yesterday, through the superintendent
of police, that some of the drivers en-
ployed in hauling vitrified brick that
will be used in paving Henry street
have been guilty of cruelty to animals.
One of the uniformed men riding in
the southeastern section of the city
made report at police headquarters
that upon more than one occasion he
caught the negroes numerically beat
ing their mules. 1t was ascertained
that the drivers are not employed by
the city, and are not under the direc-
tor of public works. The police have
been given Instructions to arrest, in the
future, any person found treating a
dumb creature cruelty. These orders
will be carried out to the letter.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
A Poor Housekeeper.

Is that unfortunate woman who. hav-
ing sufficient money and credit. in al
ways out OF something at every meal.
She PUSHES 10 the telephone while
the children fly 20 the beef market, and
the servants go heller skelter 70 the
corner grocery.
Relieve this tension by buying from
us al wholesale and have plenty. az
well as peace. az home. Southern Gro
very Company, ~ Barnard street
"a,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
Two Novelties.

First, handsome. easy riding chair,
propelled by a bicycle; these are in use
at Palm Beach. Fla. No horses used
there. They go quickly. pleasantly
and delightfully."-
Second, a washing machine. Saves
trouble ana expense, and makes you
independent Union Transfer Com
pany. under Guards Hall.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
Two Novelties.

First, a handsome. easy riding chair,
propelled by bicycle; these are in use
at Palm Beach. Fla. No horses used
there. They go quickly. pleasantly
and delightfully."-.
Second, a washing machine. Saves
trouble and expense, and makes you
Independent. Union Transfer Com
pany, under Guards Hall.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
MANY ATTENDED SERVICE.

The revival services at the Duffy
Street Baptist Church last night were
largely attended, and many went for
ward at the close of the meeting. The
sermon was preached by Rev. Robert
Van Deventer, the pastor. The sing
ing was especially entertaining. and
a pleasant solo was rendered by Lead
er Langston. There will be no service
tonight. but the services viii be re-
sumed during next week
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
NO RECTOR YET
FOR ST. MlCHAEL'S.

St. Michaels Chapel is still without
rector. The officers Of the chapel have
been In negotiations With a Baltimore
clergyman for some time relative to
having him accept the pulpit, but there
was failure 10 agree on terms, the
negotiations are of. and the chapel is
seeking another rector. Meantime the
services viii be conducted regularly
as heretofore by the members OF the
brotherhood Of 81. Andrew.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
CUT HIS OWN THROAT.
Weary of Life Negro Used Glass and
Knife to End Misery.

AHlIe 10 Enu misery.
With a knife and a piece of glass,
Sandy Law, a negro we'll known in po-
lice circles, attempted suicide yestar-
day at his home, No. $50 Roberts
street. Although he made a CHASTITY
wound in his throat. and lost a large
quantity of blood, he was alive at an
early hour this morning.
Laws sister made the discovery and
DIR. G. w. Heriot was summoned. The
physician worked hard and sewed up
the wound under difficulties. Later
the wounded man was taken to the
Georgia Infirmary in the police ambu-
lance. Law had been in bad health
for quite a while, and this fact was
responsible for his effort to take his
own life. He believed that his life was
slowly ebbing away and stated that he
wanted to end it all in a hurry. There
is chance for the negro's recovery.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-21
SUNDAY-SCHOOL CLASSES
Were Given Benefit Mt YonRe,s Hall
Last Night.

A delightful and successful enter
tainment was given in Yonges Hall
last night by Miss Lula Adams and
Miss F'rieda Calls for the benefit of
their Sunday-school classes. A large
part of the programme consisted of
musical numbers, given by Miss Meta
Dosher Miss Annie Schroeder, Miss
Meta Quint, Miss Lula Adams, Miss
Annie Upchurch, Miss Flossie Schwarz,
and Miss Carrie Seller. and Messrs.
Lang and Prayer. They were we'll
rendered and met with hearty applause.
Equally popular was a recitation by
Messrs. Ubele and Schroeder