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The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10

The announcement in the Morning
News of the item of $2S0,O0O in the
appropriation for continuing improve
ments in Savannah harbor was good
news for Col. Quinn, engineer in charge
of this district. 1t means that suffi-
cient money will be provided by Con-
gress for carrying through the plans
for making the channel twenty-eight
feet deep.
THE money is simply the balance
required to carry out the original
plans.' said Col. Quinn. The work
will now go on without interruption
until the twenty-eight foot stage has
been attained. 1t will probably re-
quire about eighteen months, possibly
less. to complete the work. With the
repairing of the training walls the
channel should then be kept in good
condition with comparatively little
trouble.
THE appropriation for continuing
the Improvements has no connection
with the more recent movement for
a thirty-foot stage at mean low wa
ter. This first appropriation comes
under the heading of 'Sundries, while
the other will be placed under river
and harbor improvements. There is no
conflict between the two bills however.
though they are in no way connected.
Each is distinct from the other"
Since the publication of the prob
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
SLATE WAS BROKEN
COUNCIL FAILED To ELECT BUILD
ING INSPECTOR.
ACTION WAS POSTPONED.
ELECTION WILL COME UP MONDAY
NIGHT.

When 1t Became Known That NJ. NJ.
Ferguson Would Probably Land,
Friends of other Candidates He
gan ~ Persistent and Effective
1t over IA Few Days LOnger-Meet-
ing WINS Dull Although Consider
able Business Was Transacted.
Plans were badly disarranged yes
terday in connection with the office of
building inspector, with the result that
there was no election by City Council
last night.
Monday night a building inspector
will be selected from the following
candidates whose applications are on
file with the clerk of Council: H. o.
Young, M M. Ferguson, H. Bartlett,
T. c. Dickson, T. J. Naughtin, w. o..
Hawley, Thomas Robbins, L. D. Jones
and James b. Francis.
AS evidence of the uncertainty Of the
situation at this time more than one
alderman stated after the meeting of
Council that he would not attempt to
pick the winner, even though he were
offered a wager of to l that he could
not. When it became known that Mr..
Ferguson was slated for the place the
friends of the other candidates began
a persistent and effective system of
knocking"
1t started off in the morning, when
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
VALUE OF OFFICIAL
COUNTY MAP.
Real Estate Men and LOnn COmpa-
MES Would BE Greatly Benefited.

Real Estate Men and LOnn COmpa-
niles Would BE Greatly Benefited.
Property owners, real estate men,
loan companies, about everybody in
fact, who have to do with the settle
ment of boundary lines for property
have joined with the county officials in
the sentiment favoring an official
county map fixing the county lines.
Tax Receiver NJ. S. Baker said yes
terday that while it is not absolutely
necessary for his office to be supplied
with a map that it would be very
convenient. 1.-The people most bene-
fitted by such a map" said Mr.. Baker
ARE those who are engaged in the sale
and buying of property, and the public
in general.
1T is a weli-known fact that every
time a transfer of property is made III
the district where the property lines
are not officially fixed confusion arises,
and oftentimes an advantageous sale
is prevented. These matters come to
our attention often, and we do all we
can towards setting matters straight
The real estate men of the county are
especially anxious for a map and un-
I'll II Is DIONluCu Jun bCliCNC N'4'~N
they will be satisfied.
"A gentleman told me several days
ago that he knew the price
of the map which was com
menced about twenty years
ago was greatly increased by the addI-
ton to the map account of many items
that should have been charged to some
other account There were many costly
tools and appliances purchased, whlch
are still in the possession of the county
and which in the preparation of new
map, would be most valuable, and
would greatly decrease the cost OF
preparation The county also has the
remains of the map started years ago
which would lessen the work consld-
erably, and it might be that an exam
nation into the matter might prove
that the cost of the preparation of a
map is greatly over-estimated.
AS was stated in the Morning News
several days ago there is very little
probability that the County Commits
sioners will take this matter up for
the present
Since the attention of the commits
sioners has been called to the matter
it is not improbable that the county
engineer will be asked to make rough
estimate of the cost of a map such
as is desired, and whether or not it
will be possible to use the information
gathered when the work was begun
several years ago.
1t was found that in carrying on
the work on the old man the most
expensive part was in making the sur
veys by which to show the elevation
of every spot in the county. This
could be done away with in the pre-
paration of a property line map, as
the elevations are not what are now
needed. There are only certain dis
tricts in the county where the work
would be difficult, and even if plats
could be made of these, the present
system used where districts are regu-
larly mapped out could continue in
existence, as very little confusion re-
suits where the old boundary lines
are still observed.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
SEALED VERDICT IN
CASE AGAINST TAYLOR.

After being out several hours last
night, the jury in the case of Sher-
man Taylor. accused of car breaking
returned a sealed verdict, which will
be opened this morning.
The hearing of the case against Tay-
Tor occupied the attention of the court
during the entire afternoon session. The
charges against the accused were that
he had broken open a car on the
Southern Railway and taken therefrom
five boxes of tobacco. He was arrest
ed with four of the boxes in his pos
session, and the fifth was found where
he said he had sold it. The brand
of the tobacco found in Taylor's pos
session was the same as that which
was missed from the car, and he did
not dispute the fact that it was the
same.
The defense of the accused was that
he had purchased the tobacco from
some gypsies, and he produced wit
nesses who testified to that effect. Tay-
Tor is a colored farmer, and was very
earnest in his statement to the court.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
28-FOOT CHANNEL FINISHED
IN EIGHTEEN MONTHS
$3.50, 900 Appropriation Means Carrying Out of
the Original Plan.

able distribution of the public moneys
has been made there have been several
inquiries regarding the difference be-
tween beacon lights and post lights.
The beacon lights were substituted in
the bill for post lights. The post light
is simply a light fastened to a post
of ordinary hight. The beacon light
is built considerably higher and is
generally a stronger light.
No mention was made in the sum-
mary of the bill of the Skidaway Mar
rows project. Col. Quinn could not
say what had become of it.
The other items in the bill regard
ing improvements to Ocmulgee, Oconee
and other rivers were in accordance
with the plan which is now being car
ried out in this district.
In speaking of the requests
that had been made this year for the
benefit of Savannah and nearby points,
Col. Quinn said:
1.-THE only way that we can get any
thing is to ask for it, and there is no
harm done in the asking. There have
been no two things asked for which
come under the same head in Con-
gress and they are in nowise conflict
ing. Each request will be refererd to
the proper committee and presented
through them to Congress. There each
will be acted upon separately
THE only way to do is to ask for
the necessary money, and then, if you
are turned down, to keep on asking.
Persistence will finally win, and all
appropriations will be granted. II
may take time, but constant applica-
ton will finally win the consent OF
Congress-"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
HALF INCH OF RAIN FELL.

The prediction of rain for yesterday
morning was verified. The storm which
had been moving eastward from the
Mississippi Valley reached Savannah
during the early hours and between 3
and 4 o'clock rain began falling. The
rain continued with more or less steadi-
ness until nearly noon.
Even then there was no breaking of
the clouds and the entire afternoon
was threatening, with the exception
of few hours before sunset when it
cleared. The barometer rose steadily
after noon and to-day should be clear.
The total amount of rain recorded by
the instruments at the Weather
Bureau yesterday was so of an inch.
The storm had only a slight depres-
sive effect on the temperature. The
highest point reached by mercury was
AZ degrees, attained at o'clock in the
afternoon. The lowest point was AZ de-
gees at z o'clock in the morning. This
made As degrees the average tempera-
ture for the day, a deficiency of de-
grees below the normal. The deficiency
for the month of December thus far is
now 70 degrees
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
MAYOR ASKS LONGER
STAY FOR HARTFORD.
Photographed Secretary Moody Ask
ing That Vessel Remain.


ing That Vessel Remain.
1t is possible that the United States
training ship Hartford may not weigh
anchor at o'clock this morning, as
originally intended. Yesterday Mayor
Myers telegraphed Secretary Moody
and Congressman Lester, asking that
the present orders be changed so that
one day longer. Congressman Lester
was urged to use his influence in sec
Onding the Mayors request.
Accompanied by Col H. S. Colding
and Mr.. w. w. Mackall, Mayor My
ers visited the Hartford. He was cor
daily received by Commander Veeder
and every courtesy was extended. The
ship was carefully inspected, and as
the party passed the members of the
crew, each was saluted in turn. After
complimenting Commander Veeder
upon his ship, Mayor Myers informed
him that he intended telegraphing
Washington, asking for a longer stay
for the vessel in Savannah.
Commander Veeder, while assuring the
Mayor that he believed the greatest
attention would be given the request,
yet stated that unless he received or
derS to the contrary, he would weigh
anchor at 8 o'clock this morning. The
original orders called for the ship to be
in New Orleans by a certain date, and
Commander Veeder decided that this
morning would be the latest on which
the ship could leave with the certainty
of arriving at New Orleans on time.
Before the party left the ship Com
mander Needer thanked them most
heartily for the courtesies that had
been extended by Savannah, and in re-
turn the Mayor thanked the officers, on
behalf of the people of Savannah, for
the courtesies that had been extended
them aboard the vessel. 1t is with
sincere regret that The friends of the
officers will see the vessel leave for an
| other port.
Mayor Myers last night received the
| following telegram from Congressman
Lester in reply to his telegram ask
ing that the Hartford be allowed to re-
| main in Savannah another day:
Secretary of Navy will let you know
in the morning if request in the mat
ter of the Hartford can be granted"
Word from Secretary Moody is anx-
| iously awaited by the officers. If the
request of Mayor Myers is granted all
of them will attend the Oglethorpe bal
tonight.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
Christmas Oranges,

If you contemplate shipping Florida
oranges and grape fruit as Christmas
presents this season, we would urge
you to book your orders at the earliest
possible moment to insure, not only
careful attention. but to obtain time
ly transportation.
We are provided with an ample sup
ply Of finest fruit, and can In most
cases deliver shipments prepaid to
house" IN any part OF the United
States.
Our success in this feature OF our
business for the past twenty years Is
a guarantee for the future. w. d.
simkins A. CO., 2l3 A. 2i5 Bay street,
west, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
TAXES RENTED BY
MAIL ARE CONVENIENT
Collector Thomson Says This Mode
Will Help Him Greatly.

collector Thomson Says This Mode
Will Help Him Greatly.
Tax Collector Thomson said yester-
day that in view of the fact that the
tax collections so far are greatly be-
hind those of previous years, and the
great rush during the next few days,
that it will be a great convenience if
checks for taxes are mailed to him.
All property owners have been ad-
vised of the amounts they are due, and
by mailing the amounts due the col
lector can save much time and work.
Il do not believe that the fact that
property owners are behind with their
payments is an indication that there
is such an unusual scarcity of ready
money. but it is the result of expert
ences in the past year or two of tax
payers in that they have not been
forced to stand in line and wait for
their turn at the window to pay their
taxes. Unless there is a great in
crease in the next few days we will
have more than we can do the last
few days to bring the collections up
to what they We're last year."
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
RESPITE GIVES CRIB
ONE MORE WEEK.
Coffee County Murderer Renews
HOPES of Life.

After having been told to pre-
pare for death tomorrow, the
news that the Prison Commits
sion had refused to commute his SEN
tence of death to life imprisonment,
making almost a mental wreck of the
condemned man. Lee CRIBS scaat
hopes of escape from death on the gal
lows were renewed yesterday when
he was informed that Gov. Terrell had
granted him an additional respite, CIV
ing him at least one more week to live.
Crib received a telegram from his
attorneys, who are in Atlanta, stating
that they had been successful in Sc
curing the respite from the Governor,
which will allow them the opportunity
to present an affidavit to the chief eX-
ecutive to the effect that the man who
is condemned to die is now insane.
In the last few days Cribs cold,
almost unconcerned resignation, whica
has been characteristic of him since he
has been in Jail here, has given away in
the face of death, the news of the de-
NAL of the Prison Commission to COM
mute his sentence having had re-
markabIe effect on him. and in his
preparations for the end, which he had
been informed would come tomorrow,
Crib has been unusually restless. but
has shown absolutely no signs of in
sanity as has been the report. He is
still unusually cool. and less rebellious
than the average man who is con-
demned to death.
After the affidavit bearing on Cribb's
insanity is received by the Governor,
he will appoint board of inquiry, to
no conpOsed of three Savannah physi-
clans, to examine the prisoner, and on
their report. will hang the issue of life
or death. 1t is also understood that
Cribs attorneys will request Gov.
Terrell to turn down the Prison Com
missions action.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
Holiday Rates-A. C. l..

Holiday rates via Atlantic Coast
Line: Atlantic Coast Line announces
rate one and one-third fares plus e
cents for the round trip for Christmas
Holidays. Tickets will be sold Dec
1925 inclusive. Dec. 80 and 81, 1903;
Jan. l, with return limit Jan. A. 1904
Teachers and students of schools and
colleges will be accorded same rate
tickets to be sold Dec. 1922, inclusive
with return limit, Jan. 8, 1904, upon
presentation of certificates signed by
superintendent, principals or presi-
dents. All information cheerfully fur
nished at City Ticket Office, De Soto
Hotel, phones 73."-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10

Will run to the new lands of Greer
county, Oklahoma, and other sections
of the great Southwest in November
and December, via the Frisco system.
Are you looking for rich and fertile
farming lands in the Southwest which
you can buy for from one-f fourth to
one-tenth the cost of lands of the East
and North? They produce as much acre
for acre. Here is a chance to better
your condition and add a liberal
amount to your pocketbook.
For full particulars and special rail-
road rates apply at once to r. S. Lem
on, secretary Frisco System Immigra-
ton Bureau, St. Louis. Mo.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
New Tourist Sleeping Car Line to
California.

Commencing Dec 8, the Frisco Sys-
TEN will inaugurate through Pullman
tourist sleeping car service between
Birmingham, Ala, and San Francisco.
Cal. Cars will leave Birmingham at
1920 p. m. every Wednesday, and will
be routed via the Frisco System to
Kansas City, Rock Island system 20
Pueblo, Denver and Rio Grande and
Rio Grande Western to Syden and
Southern Pacific to San Francisco. Re
quests for reservations should be ad-
dressed to w. T. Saunders, General
Agent, Passenger Department corner
Pryor and Decatur streets, Atlanta,
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
Reduction in Time to California.

The Iron Mountain Route have
shortened their time to California II
hours, now making the run from Mem
phis to Los Angeles in three days.
Through Standard sleeping cars are
operated daily. Tourist car every
Thursday. Sure connections, excellent
accommodations.
mia.
For further information call on, or
address 1. E. Rehlander, II. p. A.,
Chattanooga, Tenn, H. c. Townsend,
G. p. A., st. Louis, Mo.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
PARTY OF ROWDIES
SMASHED WINDOWS

A party of young men in a spirit of
wantonness broke one Of the large plate
glass windows in Paul Conida's place
on Bull street early yesterday morning
and did other damage in the neighbour
hood.
Windows in two stores on York street
were also broken. The window in Co.
midas place was valued at $50, and II
the identity Of the guilty parties can
be determined they viii be prosecuted
Reports We're made at police headquar-
ters, and the police believe they know
who did the damage. The matter Is
being investigated by the city detec-
uVes' and arrests will probably be
made this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
SH0PLIFTERS REMANDED
IN POLICE COURT.
Four Were Held for Trial in City
Court by Recorder.

Four Were Held for Trial in City
Court by Recorder.
A rather lengthy docket was dis
posed of by Recorder Myrick in Po-
lice Court yesterday. Not a prisoner
escaped and several were remanded
for trial in a higher court.
Beatrice GreenIeaf, Viola Fields,
laura Collins and Mary Joseph, all
colored, We're remanded for trial in
the City Court for shop-lifting from
the store of f. NJ. Kirby & Co.
James Mathew Grandersen, the 10
year old negro who stole two pairs of
shoes from Mr.. Horace Rivers buggy,
was remanded for trial in the City
Court.
John Knowles, the negro arrested for
refusing to pay his fare on an E. &
w. belt car, and for assaulting Con-
ductor Reynolds, was fined $40 or 20
days.
j. H. Pickett, a negro arrested by
Officer Nose Davis, was remanded for
trial in the Superior Court for as
sault with intent to murder. 1t was
shown that Pickett used his knife
without legal provocation.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10

Effective Nov. Is, table de hote''
service in dining cars on FLORIDA and
Coast Line. was resumed. Effective
Nov. 90. dining car will run from New
York to Jacksonville, instead of New
York to Savannah. Meals served from
the best products of Eastern and
Southern markets. Service on this
splendid train is unequaled. Two hours
quicker than any other line to New
York. Convenient arrival and de-
parture time at Jacksonville. Consult
the purple folder, and apply to ticket
agent or w. H. Leahy, division pas
senger agent, Savannah Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
MAY ADVERTISE CITY
IN TOURIST CENTERS
improvements for Fort Screven tC
he Considered To-day.

improvements for Fort ScreVen to
De Considered To-day.
The Chamber of Commerce Commit
tee on Commerce and Trade, at it's last
meeting, discussed the tourist rates
that are now allowed Savannah, and
expressed the view that an increased
travel to this city might be secured by
Judicious advertising. The question will
be taken up later and some decision
reached The committee also discussed
matters connected with the inquiries
for land, and for sites for manufacture
ing plants that have recently been re-
ceived in large numbers by the Cham
Der of Commerce.
A meeting of the Committee on Har-
Dor Defense will be held this afternoon,
when matters in connection with the
desired improvements at Fort Screven
viii be taken UP.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
Students Rates for the Holidays.
Via seabOard Air Line Railway.

For teachers and students of schools
and colleges, tickets will be on sale via
Seaboard Air Line Railway at rate of
one and one-third fare, plus % cents,
Dec. is to % inclusive; good returning
until Jan. s. If desired, arrangements
can be made to prepay for the tickets
at Savannah, having them delivered to
the student at his school, without adj
ditional expense. Full information al
City Ticket Office, Bull street. Both
phones No. 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
Holiday Excursion Rates via Cen
trail of Georgia Railway.

Tickets. on sale Dec. i6 TO %, 1903.
inclusive. for teachers and students OF
schools and colleges holding certin-
eral public Dec. 49, "a, rs, 80. and Al
and Jan. !, 1904 final limit Jan. 4, 1904.
For rates, schedules and fun partic-
ulars, apply 20 Ticket Oflces, iO7 Bull
street. Central Passenger Station, or
nearest aEent.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEET TO-DAY.

The Board OF County Commissioners
win hold It's December meeting to-
day, but the session promises 10 be a
brief one unless some OF the MEM
bers Of the commission have matters
20 bring up. Clerk Butler said last
night that beyond routine business he
had nothing 10 submit 70 the board.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
Christmas Holiday Rates

Southern Railway announces rate of
for the round trip, account Christmas
Holiday. Tickets on sale Dec. %, "a,
rs, 80, 81 and Jan. l, with final limit
Jan. 4. To teachers and students of
schools and colleges same rate will be
granted on Dec. 16 to % inclusive.
with final limit Jan. s, but only upon
presentation and surrender of certifi-
Gates signed by superintendent, prin-
cipals or presidents of the various in
situations. Information gladly furnish
ed upon application to Depot Ticket Of
flee, Union Station, or to City Ticket
Office, 141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
Large Assortment of Pretty MexI-
can Drawn Work.

So many styles and such elegant
selections Of imported Mexican drawn
work. each one of which would make
a grand prize at any party. Such
beautiful table adornments as we have
OF Mexican drawn work. are worthy OF
your attention. Lippmans, corner
Congress and Barnard.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
SeabOard Air Line Railway.
Christmas Holiday Rates

Tickets on sale Dec. %, "a. rs. 80. 81,
and Jan. 1; good returning until Jan,
4; rate one and one-third fare plus %
cents. Seaboard City Ticket Office, I
Bull street. Both phones No. %. Full
information cheerfully given.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10

Travel Via seaBoard Air Line Ry

ITHVeI IA SeabOaru AT line Ry.
Because it is the Short Line and
has Pullman cars on all trains. Two
trains daily with through Pullman cars
nection at Jacksonville in Union Sta
ton for all East Coast points. Sea-
board Air Line interchangeable mile
age tickets are just the proper thing
for tourist travel in Florida. Saves
money. Seaboard City Office, Bull
street. Both phones No. 28.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-10
A La Carte Cafe Service
Via SeabOard Air Line RAILWAY

Two through trains daily to New
York city and the East, both of which
have a la carte cafe service. via Sea-
board Air Line Railway. Full infor-
nation City Ticket Office, Bull street.
Both phones No. 28.-ad