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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Broom Corn.

The successful experiments made by
Capt. George E. Mann in growing
broom corn on Stella plantation, in
Plaquemines parish. have attracted
considerable attention to this crop as
a possible alternative crop for our
sugar planters for such lands as do
not produce remuneraive cane crops.
Broom corn has always been a mer-
curial crop, sometimes Gp and some
times down both in quantity and price.
Kansas. Illinois and Nebraska are the
broom corn states and rate in the or
der given. All the other states produce
less than Nebraska, which, in produce
ton, is the least of these three.
In 1902 the agricultural reports indi-
Gated a total planting of broom corn
of about 10000 acres and an average
yield per acre of 524 pounds. These
results, presumably unsa tisfactory, led
to the planting of but $1,000 acres in
1903 from which the reported average
yield fell to 465 pounds per acre. The
total crop of 1903 was but $4,000 short
tons, against 10000 tons the year be-
fore OF the 1908 crop, Kansas pro-
duced 1000 tons, Illinois. 5000 tons and
Nebraska but 1900 tons. These data
would not indicate that the broom corn
industry was in very satisfactory
condition w the country, and its flu
ture on the Gulf coast is thus far an
unsolVed problem.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
SEALED BIDS

will be received until Jan. IA. 1904
for the erection of City Hall for the
city of Savannah. Ca, according 10
plans and specifications prepared by
H. w. Witcover, architect, Savannah
Ga. Bio to be accompanied by ceru-
fed check for 3 per cent. of amount
of bid. Copies of plans and specinca-
lions may be obtained upon appllca--
ton to the architect, and a deposit
of twenty-five ($25) dollars, which
deposit to be returned to the bidder
upon return of the plans and specin-
cations. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

Mrs. Peter Furlong died last night
at IL O'Clock at the home of her Sis
ter, Mrs. Katherine Werntz, No. 523
Barnard street. Mrs. Furlong leaves a
husband and two sons, Messrs. Peter
and James Furlong.
Mrs. Furlong was born in Ireland.
and was 70 years of age. She came to
savannah in the early sos.
The funeral will take piece this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the resi-
dence at No. 523 Barnard street.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
George A. Ellis, Springfield, Mass.

Springfield, Mass, Dec 27.-George
Albert Ellis, a wtl-known civil engin-
eer died here to-day He was the en-
gineer in charge of constructing the
Springfield and Northeastern Railroad,
now the Athol branch of the Boston
and Albany division. For twelve years
he was city engineer of Springfield
From 1883 until year and a half ago
he had been engaged in constructing
waterworks, sewers and electric
plants in cities of the West and
South.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
ONE SOLDIER KILLED
AND FIVE INJURED.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. PA Tribune
special from London, Ont, says: AS
the result of a boiler explosion in
heating plant of Woolsey Barracks to-
day, one soldier was killed and five
were seriously injured. The man kill
ed was Corpl. Burnett.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

and if it grows as it has in the past
the time is not far distant when there
VIII be put one seed house in this
country, and that in Washington, run
by the money of all the people for the
questionable benefit of a few pets Of
the congressman. The seedsmen of
foreign lands will benefit by it, per-
haps. while the business in this coun-
try will be destroyed by the very gov
eminent that breaches protection to
American Industries.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Mrs, GriscOm Returns,

San Francisco, Dec. 2S.-Among the
passengers of the steamer Siberia,
which arrived day from the Orient,
was Mrs. Lloyd C. Griscom, wife of
the United States minister to Japan.
Mrs. Griscom is returning home in re-
Spouse to an urgent telegram advis-
ing her of her mothers serious illness.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Ln.t of Chenp Chinese.

Victoria, 3. c., Dec. 27.-The steamers
Shinano Maru and Oanfa, which ar
rived to-day with about 300 Chinese,
brought the last Of the influx into
Canada prior to the increased taxation
on Chinese, which becomes effective
Jan. l. The poll tax will be raised
from 800 to $500, which will, it is be-
lieved result in the exclusion of Chi
nese. The liners now enroute are
bringing no Chinese.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

st. Louis. Dec. 27.-Col. John G..
Prather, jury commissioner of St.
Louis, aged SO years, died tonight at
his home, from pneumonia In past
years he was well known river man.
His title was received during service
in the Union army.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

Soils that contain much sand should
be cultivated as little as possible with
the pillow. BY using cultivators, sweeps
and harrows on such soil, the fertility
is kept within the reach of the plant
roots. Deep blowing and subsoiling
such land will make is possible for
the water that falls to carry the fer
tility entirely beyond the reach of the
plant roots.
Stiff soils ought to be plowed to a
considerable depth. This is best done
in the fall as much inert material is
brought to the surface. Time must be
given for the sun. air and water to
make this insoluble material of use to
plants or the yield of the land will de-
crease.
Soil with a "hardpan" or an extra
stiff subsoil is generally benefited by
subsoling. This is best done in the
fall by turning the surface furrow in
the usual manner and by using a
second plow in the same furrow to in
vert the soil to much greater depth
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

Boston, Dec. 27.-Word has been re-
ceived from Port Deposit, Md, that
DR.. Abram w. Harris of that place
has decided not to accept the presi-
dency of Boston University and that
he intends to remain in his present
position as director Of Jacob Tome
Institute.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

Bowel Ailments,
Bladder Trouble. Varicocele, Structure,
Female Diseases, Blood Poison.
Whenever II Is at all possible | pre-
fer personal acquaintance. but II you
live out OF the city and cannot call.
write me what you suffer from and /
will tell you the quickest way 10 be
cured free and send you free OF charge
any one Of the following eight medical
books explaining my method Of cure. /.
Diseases Of the Vital Organs; 2. Femaie
Diseases. 2. Diseases OF the Throat ana
Lungs. =. Nervous Debility. @. Vari.
cocoie. 9. Structure. 2. Blood Poison
s. rheumatism, kidney and Bladder
Troubles. call Or write Or J NEW
ToN HATHAWAY. 70 a Bryan street.
EatanD0h, Ca.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

New Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-Charles
Made, who was arrested after a pistol
battle with the authorities and a posse
between here and Canal Dover on Oct.
%, committed suicide by hanging him.
self in his cell to-day. Made was sus-
pected of number Of burglaries and
was regarded as a desperate man. The
name Made is believed to be an as
sumed one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is
Pleasant to Take

The finest quality Of granulated loaf
sugar is used in the manufacture of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
the roots used in it's preparation give
it flavor similar to Maple syrup,
making it pleasant to take. Mr. w.
L. Roderick, of Poolesville, Md, in
speaking of this remedy says: Il
have used ChamberIain's Cough RENE
dy with my children for several years
and can truthfulllv say it is the best
preparation of the kind l know Of
The children like to take it and it has
no Injurious after effect" For sale by
all : ruggists.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

J. Langsdale. father-in-law Of Senator
Albert J. Beverage, died here to-day.
He was until recently auditor of the
Indianapolis postoffice. For twenty
years he edited a Republican paper at
GreencaStle Ind.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Cotton seed Meal Poison 90 Hogs.
The seeds Good Cow Food.

r. Z. p. Burr Mills II T. not
fafe 70 feed hogs large or small with
cotton seed meal whether by itself alon .
ln Hmallert quantity Or mixed with
wheat tIan or corn meal. Thousands
o. tors are Killed every year from
rff1lg eifhfr fhe meal or fho seeds and
lHfHfif should understand once and
i'i tpo1 fhhi IN ~ n0f proper FOOD
niatf'Hi f9f boef. There b. blsnty
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
BONFIRES
BIDS WANTED.

Office Director of Public Works,
Dec. "a, 1903.-Bids win be received
at this office until Thu day lee. 81,
1903 at IL o'clock, noon, City Time, by
the Streets and Lanes Committee, for
furnishing feed as follows:
No. l Timothy Hay, per 100 pounds
Best quality mixed Oats.
All to be weighed at City Lot.
Envelopes to be marked Bids for
Feed" The city reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. Preference
given to party who can deliver feed
from one location. Bids to be opened
in presence of bidder.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until Thursday, Dec. 81, at
u O'Clock, noon, City Time, by the
Streets and Lanes Committee, for fur
nishing the city with supplies to be
purchased during the month of jan
uary 1904, such as, Harness, Oils,
Paints, iron, Lime, Cement, Brick,
Hardware, Tools, Lumber and such
other material as is used by this de-
partment
All proposals must be made on Of
fetal forms, which can be had at this
office on or after this date.
Envelopes to be marked Proposals
for Supplies" The city reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all
bids.
Bids to be opened in the presence Of
bidder GEO. M, GADSDEN,
Director of Public Works.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Free Medical Books
for the Sick.

Ny special method Of curing the
chronic diseases of men and women
has Justly won recognition from the
medical societies of the world as well
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Mrs. Mary II. Mnugh., OcaIn. Fin

NIT -'H'1I II HWUE M UCHIn, Fin.
Ocala, Fla, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Mary B.
Maughs died at her home in this city
yesterday morning and was buried in
Greenwood Cemetery this morning. She
was a native of Cincinnati, but lived
in Ocala the past twelve years. SHE
was IS years of age.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

a s from the
public in gem
eral. Scattered
all over this
broad land are
tens Of thous-
ands whom my
skill as a spec
ialist has cured
of all manner
Of dis as es,
such as Catarrh
. Asthma, Con-
sumption. Ner-
vous Debility,
p r 9 m a turity,
w e ak Heart,
w e a k b a c k.
II n e UNI atisnn
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
Money Orders Sold at

Express Office, 70 Bull street
Express Office. Union Station
Livingstons Pharmacy Co., 2s
Broughton street, west.
Knights Pharmacy Co., corner Ogle-
thorpe avenue and Drayton street.
j. L. Shuptrine, Druggist, 229 Con-
gress, west, corner jefferson.
A. L. Ford & Co.. Druggists. 351
West Broad.
Savannah Bank and Trust Co.. Bay
and Drayton streets.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

City of Savannah. Office Clerk Of
Council. Savannah, Ca, Dec. IL, 1908
The following ordinances are publish
ed for the information of all con-
cerned. ]. Robt. Creamer
Clerk of Council
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

G. j. Langsdale. indianapolis.
Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 27.-George
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
FIREWORKS.

An ordinance to permit the firing Of
f1recrackerS and fireworks during the
Christmas holidays as herein provided.
Section /. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Sa-
Vannah. in Council assembled, that the
firing of firecrackers and fireworks is
hereby permitted in the city of Savar-
nah. on Liberty street, and south Of
Liberty street Except on Bull street
north of the parade ground), from Dec.
"A to Jan. l. both inclusive, and the
ordinance heretofore passed on this
subject is amended accordingly. Ex-
cept as herein provided firing of fire
works and f1recrackers in the city of
Savannah is forbidden under penalties
Of existing ordinance.
Sec. q That the firing of firacrack-
ers or fireworks in front or into For
the said penalties.
Sec 3. That all ordinances ard parts
of ordinances in conflict with this or
dinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed Dec. 10. 1887.
BONFIRES.
An ordinance to permit bonfires in
the Park Extension or parade ground
during the Christmas holidays
Section l. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Sa-
vannah. in Council assembled. that the
building of bonfires in the Park En-
tension or parade ground from De-
"a to Jan. 1. both inclusive is h ereby al
lowed.
Sec. 2. That all ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict with this cr-
dinance are hereby repealed. Ordi-
nance passed Dec. -. 1897.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28
RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS.
SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 10000 miles of first-clas.
routes, with connections with other com
oanies, to all points accessible by express
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

Tn QUIDDrDQ, Eggs wanted All poultry good
III CHlFTCnOS demand. Ship Hides Wax Furs
Peas All good demand
ENRICH & BRO wns G52 s.2 2? ss:s! eS T Dealers
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-28

City of Savannah, Office Clerk OF
Council, Savannah, Ga, Dec. 1S 1903
The following ordinance is published for
the information of all concerned,
j. ROBT CREAMER
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-08

either General Grant will take
Richmond, or the North will be-
come weary of the loss of life and
property. / am here making mon
ey. Shall | continue this, or take
sides in this great struggled / hate
hypocrisy and have no admiration
for cowardiee, so / will close out
my business and go to the aid Of
the South, and l want to do this
at headquarters, so / will run the
blockade and enlist in Ric hmond,
Virginia.
Having determined upon a
course of ac ion it did not require
long to execute the plan. Bob
Harris had made his home with
David during the summer OF
1864. His mother was anxious
for him to stay with him and &c
South. SO these two youths, botI
of whom celebrated their nine
teenth birthdays in the first month
of this year, after loving, prayerfu
partings with the dear ones a
home, started to the SOUTH by thu
Way of the NORTH
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-08
Suit Against Bank.

Following item repeated from
the Farber Forum;
Several of our citizens. Senator
M. r. X. Biggs, T. r.. GilIiland,
j. s. Inflow, J. ID. Pitt. ~ H..
Sutton, g A Lee, G w. Chase,
G.. b Carroll and A E. Jenkins,
attended our cireuit court at Mex
leo last Monday as witnesses in
case of A. G Whitson Receiver in
bankruptcy far the creditors Of the
firm OF Sisk Brothers, as plaintiff,
vs. Farber Bank defendant
On last May the Farber Bank
took possession OF Sisk Brothers
stock OF goods under mortgage for
a debt Of about @640. The stock
at the time invoiced something
ever e., 700. The firm of Sisk
Brothers was afterward forced in
10 bankruptcy BY other creditors
and who brought suit thru the
Receiver against the Bank for
value 81 the stock, So 100 The
bank after taking possession had
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-08

Rachel, daughter of Squire James
S. Keen; her brothers were in the
Southern army. Lieutenant Nc
Clintic and David were good
friends. So David borrowed from
him two volumes of Hardee's Mill
tary Tactics and we'll did he study
them.
Lieutenant McClintock was
wounded while trying to make an
arrest of a Confederate in hiding
in Boone county, and after linger-
ng a month or so died. A fearless
man was cut down in the prime of
life, leaving young widow with
four children to buffet with an I'M
friendly world.
Frank Harris, a brother of Il.
G. Harris, was an outspoken, fun
loving youth of about seventeen.
His home was seventies south OF
Columbia. Some neighbOr boys,
who had been with Price, were in
hiding near his home; he would ga
and talk with these intimate
friends. One rainy, dark night,
after supper, he told his mother he
was going to spend while with
the boys in their camp. She in.
sisted on his staying, but he went
When near the camp ON bis horse,
| the Confederates cried, Halt, y
thinking to scare the boys. He
raised his pistol and fred into thu
air. One Of the soldiers fired al
the spot where he saw the fasl
and struck young Harris in th'
throat, severing the wind-pipe. III
called their names and they hasten
ed him home, where everything
that medical skill could do wa
done to save his life: a silver tub
being inserted through which t
breathe. but he did not live but
few weeks, and one Of the mos
sorrowful buryings was largely at
tended when this sweet singer ant
talented youth was laid to rest.
Dayid'e relatives generally wer
Southern sympathssefs, though
one cousin lost his life n tn
Union army
David thus coiaInnned with HIM
self: This war must soon end
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-08

sold of the stock to the amount Of
about $500, to pay debt and ex-
penses, and the balance of the
stock was then turned over to J d,
Pitt who held the second mortgage
The case was argued to jury Tues
day morning by Receiver A, q.
Whitson aud George Robertson, at
torneys for plaintiff, and r H.
Cullen for the defendant. The ju-
" gave verdict for the creditors
aud against the bank for $1700.
Mr. Cullen says if he does not get
new trial he will appeal the case.
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-08
DHVID MOSES
THE POEM OF LIFE
IN THE FOOTPRINTS
OF PROVIDENCE.
COPYRIGHT 1903 BY NOAH s. JOHNSTON
POsToFFIcE: ROUTE 2, LADDoNIA, MO.
CHAP. XXVI.-D SoLIL
BY TOM BENTON.


CHAP. XXVI.-DAvID's SoLIL-
oQUY.
David Moses had seen more than
three years, the sad effects of the
Civil War. General Grant had
been repulsed at Richmond and af-
ter the great battle of the Wilder
ness had changed his base to
James River. General Sherman
had lost thousands of his soldiers
in trying to take Atlanta, but
General Joe Johnston, the great
strategist, had held him back from
this much coveted city, next in inn
portance to Richmond. The war
had developed two kinds Of sol
diers, those who were fighting for
revenge of personal injuries aud
those who were in each army for
the love Of their country.
In Missouri the Confederates
were not uniformed, but in citi-
zen's dress, were quietly in hiding
or secretly recruiting for the South
ern army. Many families were dis
yided some loyal to the Union,
some just as faithful to the South.
Two brothers. named McClintock,
loved each other, but John went
South, while William was a LEM
tenant il the Union army, This
man had married a beautiful girl,
Mexico Missouri message., 1903-10-08

The Centralia fair grounds are
again advertised FOR sale The
Paris Appeal comments that tile
Centralia association win BE- reor-
ganized and an effort be made to
hold a fair on the Paris plan next
year. Giving al The money for
horse races win aemoraIize any
country assoelation
The courier., 1903-01-10
I Lack
GrsmqMiHfy

In the direction of material progress
America easily leads the world. With a
country rich In natural resources. and a
people inventive and enterprising. IL Is
not strange that she should grow great
and prosperous. But there Is grave danger
that Americans may devote too much
Of their time and energy to money get
ting. In trying to become rich by the
shortest road, II is to be feared that
the cultivation Of the higher qualities OF
the heart and the intellect may suffer.
In connection with this subject I may
mention the fact that business men seem
to go on the theory that "time is mon
ey." In order to clip a minute or two
from the time they have to give to their
meals, they bolt down their food as rap
idly as possible. For the same reason
they turn night into day. The pursuit
of the almighty dollar" is practically
unremitting. Money. indeed. is a good
thing. But the price given for II In this
country Is a little too high. Flesh and
blood cannot possibly bear such contin-
uous strain. No wonder we frequently
hear of business men falling dead in the
street or at their desks from heart fall
ure.
I had an American friend in China,
who died only a short time ago. The
story Of his life Is rather interesting:
He went to China when he was a young
man. He learned the language OF the
country, and became an accomplished
Chinese scholar. He adapted himself to
the ways and habits Of those among
whom he had cast his lot, and
thus became to all intents and pur-
poses Chinese in his mode Of life
After spending the greater part of his
life in China, he made up his mind
that he would pass the remainder OF his
days in the land IL his birth, among
the scenes Of his childhood According
ly, he left China with no intention OF
returning. But he reckoned without his
host No sooner had he found himself
in New York than the noise and hustle
Of the metropolis of the New World
drove him to distraction. He did not
know which way to turn to find rest and
quiet. and he took the earliest oppor-
tunity to go back to China. Thus II is
possible that a man born and bred in
strenuous America may prefer the quiet
surroundings Of China.-wu-Ting-fa
in Harper's.
The courier., 1903-01-10

Library Extension-Mrs. B. M. Stouten-
borough, Plattsmouth; Mrs. C. T. Steele.
Fairbury: Miss Margaret o'Brien.
Omaha; Mrs. Mate McGi1l. Albion.
Programmes. Draper Smith. Omaha;
Mrs. c. J. Fordyce. University Place;
Mrs. Minnie Cline. Minden: Mrs. f. j.
Hainer, Aurora
Constitution - Mrs. Mary Kingery.
Bloomfield: Mrs. Hostetier. shelton: Mrs.
Lydia M. Walker, Schuyler: Mrs. Kittie
McGrew. Auburn.
Badge-Mrs. Sarah McLeran. Louis
Vile: Mrs. Frances Moore. Mead; Mrs Il.
L. King. Osceola-
Transporta tion-Mrs. Nellie b. Miller.
Douglas; Mrs. Rilla Black. Cook; Mrs.
j. M. Butler. Lincoln: Mrs. w. III. Win
terer. Keystone.
The committee of three authorized by
the Columbus convention to devise and
report plans to the executive board re-
garding a state organ. consists Of Mrs.
F. M. Hall, Lincoln; Mrs. Harriet Mac
Murphy. Omaha; Mrs. Nellie J. Allen.
Tecumseh.
Encouraging reports Of club and IL
brary work come In from all over the
state. Wayne and Randolph clubs are
establishing public libraries. At Key
stone the club members have recently
raised $50. this amount was duplicated
by w. A. Paxton. Jr., and the women
will start library. Falls City and ST.
Paul have each a new club. AS vice.
president resides at each place, their
work speaks for itself Several clubs are
inquiring into the subject of federation.
Humboldt and Ainsworth clubs have ap-
piled for membership.