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The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
CITY BREVITES.

A rehearsal of the chorus of the Sa-
vannah Music Club will be held in the
Lawton Memorial tonight at $50
o'clck.
On a charge of having stolen $3.50
from Annie Green, colored, Jessie Sui
Ivan, colored, was arrested yesterday
and is held a prisoner at the police
station.
Trinity Methodist Church has chang
ed it's prayer meeting night from
Thursday to Wednesday. The weekly
prayer meeting will be held tonight at
s o'clock.
Among the handsome calendars re-
Gently issued for the coming year is
that of the Cohen-Kulman Carriage
Company. Though just out, there is
already a large demand for it.
Suspected of being wanted for muir
der in South Carolina, Arthur Amos,
colored, was arrested yesterday by
Patrolman Griffin and is held for inves-
tigation. The prisoner denies that he
is the man wanted.
The Macarthur & Sons Company has
inaugurated a series of Cecilian con-
certs to be given daily during the
Christmas holidays, beginning at 4
o'clock. Excellent programmes are
given and are enjoyed by a large at
tendance.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
FOR FELONIOUS ASSAULT
STRAIGHT WAS HELD.
Juvenile who Shot Fireworks
Fined BY Recorder.

Juvenile Who Shot Fireworks
Fined By Recorder.
At yesterdays session of Police
Court George Straight, white, was re-
manded for trial in the Superior Court
by Recorder Myrick for assault with
intent to murder.
The prosecutor was NJ. T. Falvey
of No. GIG Price street. The men were
in a place on West Broad street when
an argument began about a man who
recently died. Falvey was not badly
cut, though the prosecution assured
the Recorder that it was not because
Straight had not tried hard.
Son Roberts, a 12-year-old negro, ar
rested by Patrolman Laird for shoot
ing fireworks north of Liberty street,
and before Christmas eve, was fined
IS or twenty days.
Lonnie Wolf, the young white man
charged by Detective Bostick with
breaking the glass in the green gro
Gerry of w. r. Fulton, was fined SIS or
thirty days.
Albert Bird, the negro driver for
Foye & Eckstein, arrested by Patrol
man Miller for cruelty to animals, was
fined SIS or ten days.
Hattie Mcleod, colored, arrested by
Patrolman Scully for cursing in a loud
and boisterous manner in the neigh
borhood of Bay lane and Houston
street, was fined $40 or thirty days.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

Excellent
Mobile positive
robbery,
the a headqu
o
Murphy Mobile
recognized
of
finally determn by of
e n
given preliminary examination Mobile tomorrow They held
The Mobile police able establish
alleged believe
of
is Jail here charge of cracking at Guyton have
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
WILLELECTT TONIGHT
BUILDING INSPECTOR TO BE NAMED
BY COUNCIL.
BALLOT WILL BE TAKEN
AFTER ALDERMEN HAVE AR
RANGED TAX ORDINANCE.

One of the Candidates Whose AppIi-
cation Was Filed With Clerk
Dreamer at the Specified Time
Will BE Elected for a Year at a
Salary of 81 ,2OO-Members of COun-
icI VIII WrestIe With Tax Ordt-
nance Before They Consider Build
ing InspectOr-Changes in Ordi-
nance Contemplated.
Although the City Council will be
extremely busy tonight arranging the
tax ordinance for 1904 time will be
taken to elect building inspector.
1t is now certain that the aldermen
will make choice at the meeting and
will agree upon the candidate believed
to be the most available. The selection
will be made from the following ap-
plicants: H. Bartlett, H. o. Young, NJ.
M. Ferguson, T. c. Dickson, T. J.
Naughtin, w. o. Hawley, Thomas Rob-
bins, L. D. Jones and James B. Fran
els.
Deputy Marshal w. T. Hussey is not
an applicant for the Office and only
the candidates named will be consid-
cred. The salary for the building in
spector for 1904 will be $1,000. If, how
ever, it is found that there is as much
work connected with the effice as is
increased when the budget for 1905 is
made up.
The election of building inspector
will take place after the tax ordinance
has been agreed upon. The aldermen
will have a great deal of work to do
in agreeing upon what specific taxes
must be paid for 1904. In no case is
it intended to reduce the amount of a
tax, while in several cases there will
probably be increases.
An alderman stated that the tax on
concert halls is certain to be jumped
from $500 to $1,000, and the bill poster S
tax will go from $40 to 500. 1t is not
the purpose of the aldermen to reduce
the license charged auctioneers. Under
the present tax ordinance auctioneers
are required to pay 5000 for the privi-
lege of doing business and they have
petitioned to Council for a reduction.
The aldermen. too, intend to force
those who have factories or mills out
side of the city limits, but who do
business in the city. to pay the spe-
cific tax required of those who have
their places within the jurisdiction of
the city. This scheme includes plan
ing mills and ice factories. 1t is con-
tended that where the wagons of such
industries use the streets of the city
they should be required to pay the spe-
cific tax.
Council is determined to put cook
stands or carts out of business by
leaving them out of the ordinance.
Fruit stands, too. will be charged for
using the streets. 1t is intended to tax
every fruit stand that uses the side
walk 800. The aldermen will go over
the new ordinance carefully and the
session promises to be a lengthy one.
The budget agreed upon Monday night
may be passed along with the tax or
dinance, but since the building inspec-
tor is to be elected this is not at all
probable.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
EXAM NATIONS
BEGIN TOMORROW.
superintendent AshmOre AnnOunc-
es Programme in Public Schools,

Superintendent Ashmore Announce
es Programme in Public Schools.
Supt. Ashmore has announced the
programme for examinations in the
public schools of Savannah for the
close Of the fall term. The examine
lions will commence in both the High
School and grammar schools tomorrow.
The following is the programme as an
nounced yesterday:
In the High School the examination
tomorrow will be history in the nrst
grade and spelling; rhetoric and spell
ing in the second grade; literature ana
orthoepy in the third grade Friday
the first grade will be examined in al
zebra, the second in the same subject
and the third in geometry. Monday
the examination will be held in Latin in
all grades. Tuesday the first grade will
be examined in grammar, the second
in physics, and the third in chemistry.
Wednesday all grades will be examined
in arithmetic
The following is the schedule of eX-
aminations in the grammar schools;
Tomorrow the examination in physi-
ology will be held in the seventh grade
only. Friday examinations in spelling
will be held in all grades, in history
in the fifth and seventh and in physi-
oogy in the sixth. Monday the eX-
aminations in English grammar will
be held in the fourth, fifth, sixth, and
seventh grades. Tuesday geography
examinations will be held in the third,
fourth, fifth. sixth, and seventh grades.
Wednesday all grades will be examined
in arithmetic.
At the usual closing hour on We'd
nesday the schools will close for the
holidays. They will reopen for the
winter and spring terms on Jan. 4.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
order Your christmas Dinner

BY mail and we will forward by ex-
press to any purchaser not reached by
our local delivery. We are offering the
best at reduced prices. Fruit cakes
already baked, iced or plain, or the
various ingredients for making them
Assorted and selected nuts in every
quality and variety. Dressed turkeys
cranberries, green peas, olives and
celery. Our stock OF oranges, raislns
and apples are at once select and cheap
Oriental figs and dates plain or STUFF
fed. with sweetened kernais. Pure
maple syrup, print butter and buck
wheat. California peaches and evapo-
rated cream. Mince meat, large Tat
maekeral and asparagus tips. And best
OF an, good coffee. While visiting the
city call 10 see as. our prices are al
ways reasonable and our goods are
always good
Until January we will be very cheap
on bacon, hams ana lard. Southern
Grocery Company, ~ Barnard street.
"a.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

Southern Railway announces rate of
one and one-third fares plus rs cents
for the round trip. account Christmas
Holiday. Tickets on sale Dec. %, "a,
rs, 80, 81 and Jan. l, with final limit
Jan. A. 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., 1903-12-16
P0CKETED CASH;
Is NOW IN JAIL.
Negro Driver Evidently Forgot to
Report Collections.

Negro Driver Evidently Forgot to
Report Collections.
George Vickers, a negro who was
formerly in the employ Of c. D. Ken
ney & Co., as a driver, was arrested
yesterday afternoon on a warrant
sworn out by C. D. Kenney & Co.,
charging him with larceny after trust,
his employers claiming that Vickers
collected ISL for teas and coffees and
other goods Monday and that he made
away with the money.
The warrant was sworn out in JUS
tice Noble Jones court and Vickers
was arrested and placed in Jail. He
had none of the money on him when
found and says that he was robbed.
Prior to his arrest Vickers reported
to the police that he had been robbed
by two negroes, Cornelius Phillips and
Sam Johnson, who were arrested. The
Phillips negro was turned over to the
City Court and Johnson was dismissed.
1t is understood however, that Messrs.
c. D. Kenny & Co. have witnesses
who claim to have seen Vlckers gam
bling away the money on Monday
night, and he did not report for work
yesterday morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
FIREMEN EATING
FLORIDA ORANGES.
Present from IL. M. shirp Much Ap-
preciated

Two boxes Of oranges were received
yesterday by members Of the Savan-
nah Fire Department. one by Chemi-
cal Company No. and one by Engine
Company No. 8 from Mr.. Hitch M.
Shirp Of Langwood, Fla. The oranges
were sent by Mr.. Shirp as a present
for the firemen whose acquaintance he
formed while recently in Savannah.
At his home in Florida, which he
calls THE Bookman's Retreat" Mr..
Shirp raises some very fine fruit to
which fact the Savannah firemen who
were so fortunate as to receive his
present yesterday can testify. The
firemen have written Mr.. Shirp ex-
pressing their thanks for the oranges
and are singing his praises between
alarms.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
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. ID.
Simkins & Co. 213 & 215 Bay street.
west, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
OYSTERS AND DANCING
AT THE YACHT CLUB.

An oyster roast at the Savannah
Yacht Club last night was attended
and enjoyed by a great many MEM
bers. with their wives and lady friends.
After the oysters had been served
there was dancing, and the bowling al
leys were corwded.,, The entertainment
was a success in every way and it is
probable that the Yacht Club members
will decide to give similar affairs dur
ing the season ...
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

We wish to state that we have re-
ceived from one of the largest dia-
mond importer and manufacturer of
diamond jewelry $4,000 worth of the
latest designs in jewelry. 1t will pay
you to examine this stock and select
what you want, as we will only have
it here for two days. These goods
will be sold at 10 per cent. above ac-
tual cost, and our window display is
the finest ever shown in Savannah.
Schwab, the Optician, 11S Bull street.
n
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
DEBATERS ENJOYED SMOKER.

The first of what will be a series of
smokers, to be held each month dur
ing the season. was given in the De
Soto last night by the Websterian De-
batting Society. The programme was
purely informal, and was followed by
a supper served by Messrs. Watson &
Powers.
Mr.. Rudolph Hohenstein, chairman of
the Committee of Arrangements, pre-
sided. Among the speakers were
Messrs. Jerome P. Eckstein. Maurice
Meyer, Simon n. Gazan, Sligo Mohr, E.
H. Abrahams and S. il. Levy. Several
songs were sung, also, by Mr.. Charles
H. Donnelly. The annual supper of
the society will take place in February
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
GLOVER GOT SEVEN
YEARS FOR MURDER.
Found Guilty and Recommended to
the Mercy of the Court.

hhc OA the
Henry Glover, charged with the MUIR
der of Augustus Sheppard, was found
guilty in the Superior Court yesterday
of voluntary manslaughter and SEN
fenced to seven years in the peniten-
tiary.
Glover was charged with having gone
to a house where Sheppard was room
ing, and on being refused admittance,
he called Sheppard to the window and
struck him over the head with a whis-
ky bottle. Glover was arrested, sent
to the changing and had entered on
his sentence when Sheppard died and
was buried. At the instance OF Coro-
ner Keller the body of Sheppard was
eXhumed. and it was the opinion of
DIR. Osborne that the blow inflicted on
Sheppard's head was the cause of his
death. and on this evidence Sheppard
was indicted and tried.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
-Four Fast Trains Chicago 90 81.
Paui-MinnenDOIis

via Chicago and Northwestern Rail.
way Leave Chicago 900 a. m. $50 D.
m. Northwestern Limited. electric
lighted thrOughouD, 1000 .. m. and
800 a. m Fast schedules. luxurious
equipment. dining car service, IN.
equaled. For tickets. rates and sleeping
car reservations apply 20 your nearest
ticket agent Or address n, ~ Breeze.
AS Vine street, Cincinnati, Dad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
Rail and Water Rates Very Cheap
Via seabOard Air Line Railway.

To Baltimore. Nd. and return only
$500: to New York city and return
only $500; and good returning six
months. are now on sale daily via Sea-
board Air Line Railway. These are
very attractive cheap trips and the
time is quick. too. Full Information
Bull street. Both phones no. 2s.-
al
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
ANSWER FILED IN
HERMAN DIVORCE CASE.
Mrs. Herman Denies Charges of
Drunkenness and Says Husband
Was Cruel.

Mrs. Herman Denies Charges of
Drunkenness and Says Husband
Was Cruel.
The answer of Mrs. Cecilia Burch
Herman, against whom divorce pro-
ceedings were taken some time ago by
her husband, William F. HERMAN, was
filed in the office of the clerk of the Su-
perior Court yesterday morning.
In his petition for divorce Mr.. Her
man alleged that his wife had been in
a state of intoxication for five months
previous to the filing Of the petition,
and that she had cursed and otherwise
abused him. In her answer Mrs. Her
man denies all of these charges, and
stated that she suffered from an in
trinity that necessitated the use of
stimulants to a degree, but she had
never INDUCED in the excessive use as
charged. She said that her husband
was aware of this before he married
her, and even after marriage provided
the necessary stimulants himself. She
further stated that she had been SUBJ
jected to cruel treatment, and a few
weeks ago had been forcibly elected
from her house while scantily clad, and
she had taken a severe cold as a result
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
DEAD INFANT FOUND.

The remains of a negro baby were
found in box near the wharves of
the Atlantic Coast Line yesterday
morning and police headquarters was
notified. Later the matter was called
to the attention of the coroner. The
opinion was expressed that the child
died from natural causes.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
Life Isn't worth Living

To one who suffers the maddening
agony of Eczema, letter and such ir-
ritating itching skin diseases. Every
roughness of the skin from a simple
chap to letter and Ringworm, even of
long standing, is completely, quickly
and surely cured by Tetterine Is COM
fort worth so cents to you? That's the
price of Tetterine at drug stores, or by
mail from ]. I. Shuptrine. Savannah,
Ga-aG.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
Effective Nov. Is. table de hote"

Effective Nov. 10, table de hote"
service in dining cars on Florida and
West Indian Limited" via Atlantic
Coast Line. was resumed. Effective
Nov. 20, 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., 1903-12-16
Holiday Excursion Rates via Gem
trail of Georgia Railway.

Tickets on sale Dec. 16 to %, 1903,
inclusive, for teachers and students of
schools and colleges holding certifl-
Gates; final limit Jan. 8, 1904; to gem
eral public Dec. %, "a, 20, 30, and 81,
and Jan. 1, 1904; final limit Jan. 4, 1904.
For rates, schedules. and full partic-
ulars, apply to Ticket Offices, 1O7 Bull
street, Central Passenger Station, or
nearest agent.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
ABERC0RN STREET PAVING
HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
Is Now One of the Prettiest Paved
Streets In the City.

Is NOW One OF the Prettiest Paved
Streets In the City.
Abercorn street is now open for
traffic to Estin avenue. The vitri-
fed brick pavement extends to that
point from Henry street and was used
for the entire distance for the first
time yesterday.
No piece Of street paving that has
been done by the city has attracted
more attention than that on Aber-
corn street. Paved with vitrifed brick
from Henry street south to the limits
II is now one of the most attractive
thoroughfares in the city. The paw
ing reflects credit upon the director of
public works and is a great improve
ment for the South Side
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
To Remodel Property.

The building at No. 40 Drayton
street, now occupied by the Electric
Supply Company, is shortly
to be remodeled by it's own
er, Capt. H. G. Cunningham
Upon it's completion both that and the
adjoining building will be occupied by
the Electric Supply Company, the
larger quarters being made necessary
because of the growth of business.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

The one great virtue OF Burnett's
Vanilla Extract is purity. 1t is real
vanilla extract and nothing but va
nilla extract. If Burnetts Vanilla Ex-
tract was no better than other ex-
tracts its price would be the same.
Once tried, always used.-ad--
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
christmas HOLIDAY rates

Tickets on sale Dec. 20. "a. IS. 80. 81.
and Jan /: good returning until Jan.
4. rate one and one-third fare plus 20
cents seaboard city Ticket Office. 7
Bull street. Both phones no. Is. Full
Information cheerfuliy giYen.--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

Albert Russell, alias Duncan;
American; electrician; age, "a
years; hight, 6 feet; weight, 1876
or $50; complexion, reddish; color
hair, light kinky; brown eyes; slim
build; prominent nose; flashy dress
er; does all the talking and seems
to be the leader; supposed to be
from Chicago.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
A La Carte Cafe Service
Tfn seabOnFd Air Line Railway

Two through trains daily 20 New
York city and the East both OF which
have a IA carte cafe service. via Sea-
board Air Line Railway. Full lnf0r-
nation city Ticket Once 2 Bun street.
Both phones No. 2s,-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
BULLETS DIDN'T STOP
TWO MIDNIGHT PROVIDERS.

Surprised as they were about to bur
glarize Christophers fruit store, on
Broughton and West Broad streets,
early yesterday morning two unknown
men escaped under fire. The men
saw ParOlman Tim McAlpin before
he could reach them and ran rapidly
down West Broad street. The uni
formed man fired two shots, but was
unable TO stop the suspects. IT is be-
heVed that the men were negroes.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

]. E. Russell, alias Clark; Ameri-
can; electrician; age, % years;
hight, 5 feet 6 inches; weight, 14O
pounds; reddish complexion; sandy
hair; light blue eyes; slim build;
wears glasses; crippled in left
hand; has scar on left wrist; also
has bird and star tattooed on right
arm with E. c.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
Auction All This Week at sternberE

For the benefit OF Christmas present
buyers. Diamonds, watches. chains.
charms. Jewelry. silverware. cut glass
etc. AZ your own prices Afternoon
and evening sales only $3.50 p. m. and
1880 ,. m. Call In forenoon and se-
lect. Twenty-Five per cent discount on
al purchases az private sale.--ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething, It
socthes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pain. cures wind cchc, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16
A Pretty Collar

OF Mexican drawn work. It is a.
beautiful prize to win at a euchre
party, at Lippman's, corner Congress
and Barnard .-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

For a very pretty calendar for year
1903, Including December, 1908, apply
70 ticket agent Atlantic Coast Line.
DE Soto Hotel. or w. II. Leahy, d.
VISION passenger agent, Savannah, Ca.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-16

Rich new styles in the celebrated
Hamburger" make of suits at M.
Dryfus. These suits hold shape and
fit finely. Only at NJ. Dryfus can you
find tham-ad.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-02-16
G a NJ G a

Sc veDde en- Ponce en- cie3lfO Gin.
c1te2at0 dollars, una prensa LIBERTY,
tipOgraffca, que vale dOseientos cincuen-
ia. Sc puede imprimir en- ella un ira
bajo de tamano algo mayor al tamano
de medic pliego espanol, Sc puede ii.
rar un periodico como EI Cn92aaUaL.
dicha prensa no falta ninguno
de sus accessories. Y tiene tintero. Sc
halla en- magnifco e tado de fnnciona
miento, y con aspecto nueyo porque ha
tenido POGO uSo. No tiene descompOsi
ci0n hi desperfect0 alguno.
Para negocio, y mas informes, di.
rigirse don Jose Antonio Balaguer, Ca
lie del Comercio, numero 3. Ponce. d.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1903-02-16
Una vueIta all mundO
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PROToCOLOS
Sc han frmado los protocolos sus-
pendiendose las hostilidades entire Ale
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FEIICITACIONIES
Todas las rep1blicas ibero-amerlca-
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general Cipriano Castro.
REGOCIJO
FL pueblo de Venezuela es presa de
un entusiasmo delirante.
Ell BLOQUEO
Hoy debe levantarse el bloqueo de
las costas de Venezuela.
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Los asuntos internacionales, que