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The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
TAX ORDINANCE ON
FIRST READING
VIII BE Introduced at TO-Night's
Session of Council.

At to-night's session of City Coun-
ell, among other things, the tax ordi-
nance for 1904 will be read. The old
ordinance will be read, and when the
contemplated changes are made they
will be put in the form of an amend
ment.
While it does not seem likely that
the building inspector ordinance will
be read for passage at the meeting, the
aldermen are pretty apt to agree upon
the salary. At present there is a diff
ference of opinion on this subject
among the members of the special
committee, and the question of salary
will be put up to the Committee of the
Whole.
Two members of the special commit
tee favor 81 200, and two think that the
building inspector should receive ST.
500. The salary may be placed at ST.
200, and is almost certain not to be
more than $1,500. In their petition to
Council the insurance agents suggested
a salary of $1,S00. Mayor Myers be-
lieves that a good man can be secured
without trouble for $1,000 or S1500.
The gasoline ordinance may not
come up on its second reading. If it
does some amendment win be offered.
Even though an amendment to the or
dinance read at the last meeting is Of
fered there is a likelihood of it's being
defeated. 1t is probable that a mo-
tion will be made to lay the ordinance
on the table. and that at the next
meeting of Council a substitute will be
offered.
So far as is known no other matters
of special importance are scheduled to
come up at the meeting.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
RAILWAY CONDUCTORS
ENJOYED THEMSELVES.

The railway conductors who have
been in Savannah in attendance upon
a meeting of. the Order of Railway
Conductors which was held at the De
Soto, left yesterday for their homes.
The next meeting will be held in At
lanta in February of next year.
L. E. Shepard, grand junior cOnduc-
tor, of Cedar Rapids, Mich, said that
the meeting held here was among the
pleasantest that he has ever attended
and that it was a profitable one.
While in Savannah the conductors
visited the several points of interest
and made themselves strictly at home.
Among those who We're here was l..
f. Shepard. grand Junior conductor, of
Cedar Rapids, Mich, and Captains
Burke of Nashville, Walker of Will
mington, Gregg of Norfolk, Elliott of
Atlanta, billiard of Atlanta. Riser of
Macon, Copehart of Birmingham and
Kendall of Columbus.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Holiday rates via Atlantic Coast
Line Atlantic Coast Line announces
rate one and one-third fares plus -
cents for the round trip for Christmas
Holidays. Tickets will be sold Dec.
1926 inclusive, Dec. 80 and 81. 1909.
Jan. l, with return limit Jan. 4, 1904 :,
Teachers and students of schools and
colleges will be accorded same rate
tickets to be sold Dec. 1916, inclusive
with return limit, Jan. s, 1904 unon
presentation of certificates signed b,,
superintendents, principals or presi,
dents. All information cheerfullv f,1r-
nished at City Ticket Office, De Soto
Hotel, phones 49," '0''0
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
COLLECTION GIVEN
TO CHARITY HOMES,

1t has been decided to divide the Of
fering at the Union Thanksgiving serv-
ice tomorrow morning between the
Savannah Female Orphans Asylum
and the Florence Crittendon Rescue
Home This will be two of the most
worthy purposes to which the money
could be put. The union service will
be held in the First Presbyterian
Church tomorrow morning at II
o'clock. The annual Thanksgiving ser
mon will be preached by Rev. John D.
Jordan, pastor of the First Baptist
Church. Dr. Jordan will preach from
the subject Thanksgiving.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
BIG REWARD OFFERED
FOR ESCAPED CONVICT

Charged with being an escaped con-
Wet from the Florida penitentiary
Fred Johnson, negro, was arrested
yesterday by Mounted Patrolman j.
H. LANCE and is held a prisoner at
the police station house.
Several days ago the negro was ar
rested by a railroad officer and es-
capped, handcuffed. Johnson was
pointed out to the uniformed man by
a negro and tried to make his escape
He jumped a fence and the officer ex-
perienced considerable difficulty in
landing him. There is said to be a re-
ward of 500 for the man.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
C. w. LEES FIGURES
ON THE CROP.
Estimates 1t from 1O,O0O,OOO to 1O,-
100000 Bales.

100000 Bales.
Mr.. C. w. Lee, among the most prom
inent cotton men on the New York
Exchange, and a member of the Sa-
vannah commission firm of Ware &
Leland, spent yesterday among the To-
cal cotton trade Mr. Lee made his
headquarters at the firms offices on
the Bay, where he was called upon
by prominent business men.
While he made many new friends,
Mr. Lee has been in the cotton bust
ness many years, and already had a
wide acquaintance, not only here, but
throughout the South He visits the
cotton country regularly. He is now
on his annual visit to the principal
cities in the belt, and to the more
prominent men in the trade from whom
he gets valuable information as to
the crop. Upon his return to New
York Mr.. Lee is eagerly sought for the
information he obtains, which is con-
sidered reliable, owing to the care and
thoroughness of his investigation.
Mr. Lee estimates this crop any
where between 100000 to 10000, 900
bales. He does not think production
will equal the consumptive demand
and inclines Ito the belief that much
higher prices for cotton will be seen.
So largely are the bulls in the ma
jority, however, that he will not be
surprised to see a sharp reaction from
present prices before the market takes
another material upward turn. Neill
OF Liverpool is expected to issue a
bearish crop estimate to-day, but Mr.
Lee does not expect it to affect the
market appreciably. What he believes
may affect the market later is the ex-
cellent spinning quality of this crop,
which is making the cotton pan out
more than it does ordinarily
After spending the day pleasantly
with the local trade Mr.. Lee left for
the Carolinas, and will return thence
to New York
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Who has ever visited the Smoker"
say as Billy Van use to sing. There s
only one, and it's 10 Congress street
west. And their motto The best in
the house is none too good for you,
is carried out to the letter. We handle
case goods exclusively, and the best
l don't say smile, but, if you will. why
not cultivate the habit and smile in
the incest place in the city, it costs
you less, and you get the best. tThe
Smoker" 10 Congress street, west, Bat
tie Winters, manager. I'D.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
ICE WAGON DRIVER
MADE A PRISONER

For driving in a reckless fashion and
running over David Sapp, a young
negro living on Olive street, S. Draper
employed as a driver by the Knicker-
broker Ice Company. was yesterday
arrested by Detective Bostick.
The arrest was made when it was
reported at police headquarters that
the child had probably been seriously
injured. An account of the accident on
Bryan and Farm streets was given in
the Morning News. The accident is
believed to have been unavoidable, but
the Recorder will be given an oppor-
tunity to pass on the question.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
JURORS TAKEN FROM
LISTS 1897 TO 1901.
Causes of Removals stated by Then
Jury Commissioners.

Col. ]. F. Brooks and Maj. A. S.
Bacon, who were members of the jury
commission from 1897 to 1901, referring
to the list of jurors published in the
Morning News yesterday, as having
been dropped during those years, said
that with the exception of half a doz-
en- names, all whose names were taken
off the list during the years mention
ed were either dead, residents,
over age, physically unable to attend
to the duties of jurors, held official posi-
tions that exempted them, or were eX-
cused for that reason.
In the case of Mr.. Jacob S. Collins,
one of the present jury commissioners
who is mentioned as having been
stricken from the list in 1897, it will
be remembered that he was clerk of
the City Court at that time, and there
fore could not be a qualified juryman.
When he lost his Office his name was
doubtless put back in the jury box.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
THIEF KICKED OFF SHOES
WHILE BEING CHASED

Officer Was Gaining on Him, But
Negro Made His Escape.
With Patrolman Laird steadily gain
ing on him, a negro thief made his es-
cape on the East Side last night, by
kicking his shoes off while running.
The shoes are held at police headquar-
tiers, but the identity Of their owner is
unknown to the police.
Shortly before 10 o'clock a negro Slip
ped into a store on President and East
Broad streets and seized two pairs of
trousers. He ran east on President
street, followed by the proprietor of
the store. Patro1man Laird, on DUTY
on the East Side. joined in the chase.
and fired his revolver in an effort to
stop the negro. The thief lost the Off
Ger after kicking his shoes off, and
made his escape in Jones Field
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Southern Railway announces rate of
one and one-third fares plus 25 cents
for the round trip, account Christmas
Holiday. Tickets on sale Dec. %, "a
%, 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 certif-
Gates signed by uperintendents, 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., 1903-11-25
CROSSED WIRES KEPT
FIRE BELL RINGING

From the manner in which the fire
bell rang yesterday morning. it might
have been thought that the town was
on fire. The appealing alarm was al
most continuous from an early hour
until the fore part Of the afternoon
keeping the fire horses in a state of
excitement and the fremen at some
what of a loss to know whether their
services were in demand
The ringing Of the fire bell was
caused by crossed wires in the south
ern part Of the city, a telephone wire
having swagged. touching the wire of
the alarm system and thus disturbing
the usual tranquility of the situation.
Ihe trouble was righted by Electrician
Claiborne.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
Life Isn't worth LivInr

To one who suffers the maddenine
agony of Eczema. letter and such IT,
ritating itching skin diseases. Every,
roughness OF the skin from a simnie
chap to letter and Ringworm. even Of
long standing, is completely. ouickIv
and surely cured by Tetterine. Is COM
Iort worth 90 cents to you? That's the
price of Tetterine at drug stores or by
mail from J. t. Shuptrine, Savannah.
Ga.-aG.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
Christmas Presents at AuctiOn-Time
to Select.

Christmas presents are inevitable.
You've got to buy them sooner or later
This year you can buy better presents
for less money than ever in your life
Sternberg & Co.'S compulsory auction
sale of the fine stock of diamonds. lew
elry, cut glass, silverware and novel
ties is your opportunity. Sales daily at
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
OLSEN INDICTED
IN SHANGHAI CASES.
United states Grand Jury Finished
las Work.

| United States Grand Jury Finished
las Work.
The United States grand jury re-
turned true bills against Harry Olsen
yesterday. indicting him upon four sep
arate charges of shanghaiing, Witty
Mcdonald negro who is charged with
assisting Mr. Olsen in deporting the
! parties who were shanghaied, was also
! indicted.
The Olsen indictment is the initial
! case of its kind that has Deen brought
! into court in this section, and Will prob
! ably be the first to go before jury
| since the enactment of the shanghai
! law.
The cases in which Olsen figures as a
! conspicuous character, are remarkable
! in many respects The stories told by
| the shanghaied men upon their return
! to Savannah read like fiction. The in
| dictments We're returned against olsen
| for shanghaiing Joseph Terrell Rucker
! John William Seage, Nose SmallWood
and Joseph Easterlin, the latter two OF
whom are negroes and who are only
! the two of eight who Olsen is alleged to
| have shanghaied, and who have re-
turned to savannah. They were ship
ped to Bristol aboard the Russian bark
Alice.
The narrowing details of the eXper-
fence of the white boys, Joseph Terrell
Rucker and John William Seage, their
shipment aboard the British bark,
kambira, and theid arrival at Santos,
Brazil have summoned the sympathizes
of those, who have heard them, and
rumOrs have been atiOat to the effect
that the prosecution of Olsen and mis-
confederate would not be pushed mas
must as the law prohibiting shang-
lfdiiug is a new one. Shanghaiing or
4ss.sal nrr
the same thing as peonage, and the
important cases now being heard in the
United States court, and the fact that
the grand jury has indicted Olsen and
the Mcdonald negro, will probably set
such rumors at rest.
The cases are in the hands of Assist
ant United States District Attorney.
w. r. Leaken, who has entire charge
Of them and will push the prosecution
vigorously.
Indictments were also returned
against Parker White, the charge be-
ing robbery of the mails. Other cases
Of minor importance were also inves-
tigated by the grand jury and indict-
ments returned.
Thanked Judge Speer.
The grand jury extended to Judge
Speer it's thanks for his unusually en-
tertaining charge, and received the fol-
lowing reply from MIN:
Your conduct at this term has been
an object lesson to the jurors of your
country everywhere, and particularly
to the jurors of our Southern country.
No matter how strong these feelings of
race prejudice which dominate all of
us more or less. and which are some
times invoked in public addresses with
direct injury to a large class of our
humble people. you have demonstrated
the fact that you are above considera-
tons of that sort when right and JUS
tiCe are at stake. You have shown
yourselves to be humane and just men,
true and upright jurors, and most cor
daily I thank you in behalf of the pub
lie. Wishing you long lives and much
happiness, you are now discharged for
the term"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
Changes in Ocean Steamship Sched-
ules.

The steamship Chattahoochee of the
Ocean Steamship Company's fleet, was
inspected yesterday by the local in
spectors of steam vessels. She will sail
for New York to-day, and on her arri-
val there will be laid up. The Nacoo-
chez, Capt. Askins, will take the place
of the Chattahoochee on the New York
run, leaving New York Tuesday, Dec
l, and from Savannah Monday, Dec. Z.
The Nacoochee is scheduled for all of
December
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
LOAD OF BIRDSHOT
IN BOYS THIGH,

On a charge of assault with intent
to murder, George Brown, an 11-year-
old negro, was arrested yesterday
morning by Mounted Patrolman
Blumburg and is held prisoner at
the police station house.
While hunting in the vicinity of
Southover Junction Borwn shot Isaiah
Campbell, another boy. with load of
birdshot The shot entered Campbells
thigh and a painful wound was in
tiicted 1t is not considered danger
Gus, however. Brown claims that the
shooting was accidental, but no in
Vestigation has yet been made.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Effective Nov. 10, table de hote"
service in dining cars on Florida and
West Indian Limited" via Atlantic
Coast Line, was resumed Effective
Nov. 29, 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., 1903-11-25
Special Land buyers Excursions

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-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., 1903-11-25
RECORDER INVESTIGATED
KILLING OF PARKER.
Evidence Showed That Shooting
Was an Accident.

In Police Court yesterday morning
the case against S. r. Edmonson, col
pred. charged with snatching the
pocketbook of Miss Mcleod, was dis
missed.
Theodore Zoller. the white lad ar
rested by Detective Bostick for hit
ting Jacob Owens, colored. in the head
with a brick, was remanded for trial
in the City Court for assault and bat
terry. John Fisher. Jr., arrested on the
same charge, was dismissed.
Hayse Moore, colored, was remand
ed for trial in the City Court for the
larceny of clothes and a pistol from
George Bolls of No. ia Henry street,
west.
Elijah Reilly, colored. was dis
charged from custody. 1t was shown
that the shooting of Eugene Parker
was an accident and that Reilly was
not to blame for the wounds that
caused Parker's death.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
SENTENCED TO A YEAR
IN THE PEN.
Judge Speer Directs JaiIer to Hold
Aged Prisoner. However.

Clarissa Owens, an aged negress,
was yesterday arraigned before Judge
Speer in the United States court on a
charge of fraudulently applying for a
pension, and was sentenced to a year
in the penitentiary. She was repre-
sented by George Hayward, Esq.
The woman was remanded TO JAIL
and Judge Speer has notified Jailer
Seyden to hold her there until further
Instructions are given him as to what
will be done in the case. She is very
old and partially an invalid and has
aroused the sympathies of the court.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
WHAT THE DAY PROMISES.
Big Time for Those Who Visit the
City Market.

At the market this promises to be a
gala day. For the past fourteen years
Logan has been there on Thanksgiving
eve, and this long experience has
taught him how to handle his business
on these occasions right. He has the
proper things to sell, the men to serve
you and a system to deliver. Fine
cranberries and turkey are not alone
the things Logan has. He's got them
all. Market open all to-day. Rush
orders in early .-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
GrenIer Genrcin.

The current number of Harper's
Weekly, Oct. 10, under the caption of
the Greater Georgia Number" con-
tains an illustrated account of Savan-
nah and other parts of Georgia. Mailed
to any address on receipt of Is cents.
For sale at EstilIs News Depot, No.
As, Bull street. Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

The one great virtue of Burnett's
Vanilla Extract is purity. 1t is real
vanilla extract and nothing but va
nilla extract. If Burnett's 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., 1903-11-25

For very pretty calendar for year
1904, including December, 1903. apply
to ticket agent Atlantic Coast Line
De Soto Hotel, or w. H. Leahy, di-
AID 100
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
when You Cnn Make Price.

You naturally won't make them too
high. At Sternberg & Co.'S auction
sales of their valuable jewelry stock
you can buy Christmas presents, bet
ter values for less money than ever in
your experimental.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

statute, but at the time he en-
gagged in the buying of prisoners he
did not know that he was committing
a crime against the government. A
large number of spectators We're pres
ent in the court room during the hear
ing
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
Graybenrd Cured Him.

"Graybeard cured me of rheumatism
and consider it the best medicine
ever took for rheumatism. l recon-
mend it to my friends.
Chas. N. Thomas,
Member of j. & e. n. Thomas. Jew
elers, 1856 Whitaker Street.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
INJUNCTION REFUSED
IN M'IVER CASE
An Unusual Point of Law Was Rails
ed in Arguing the Case.

Judge Speer yesterday refused the
injunction asked for by the defendant
railroad in the case of McIver VS.. the
Seaboard Air Line suit for damages,
the suit having first been brought
against the Florida Central and Pc
Einsular Railway, which is now a part
of the Seaboard system.
In this case Judge Speer was asked
to enjoin the plaintiff from re-entering
suit in the state court after it had been
carried to the Federal Court and with
drawn.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. It
socthes the child, softens the gums.
allays all pain, cures wind ccuc1 and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea,
TWENTY-FIVE cents a bottle-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
NAUGHTIN FOR INSPECTOR.

Mr.. T. ]. Naughtin, secretary of the
Carpenters and Joiners Union, No. 256,
has been Endorsed by all the building
trades unions for the place of building
inspector
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

The steamship Chattahoochee Of the
Ocean Steamship Companys line will
not sail for New York at $50 O'Clock
this morning as scheduled The vessel
will leave her dock at O'Clock to-
night.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

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 them-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

For very pretty calendar for vesr
1904, including December, 1908 annIt,
to ticket agent Atlantic Coast linz
De Soto Hotel, or w. II. Leahv- a.
vision passenger agent, Savannah. ca
--ad. Nd
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

The railroads will observe Thanks
giving Day by closing the general Of
fees for the entire day, and closing
the ticket offices for probably half the
day, beginning at noon, city time The
customary announcements relative to
the receipt of freight will be made to-
day.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Get Graybeard at all drug stores, 81
a bottle.
Graybeard Pills. little treasures, 25c
the boX.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

abundant supply of turkeys. fowls, fine
meats and all other Thanksgiving del
icacies. Orders left with him to-day
will receive prompt attention.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

The Seaboard Air Line announces
that, effective Dec. 1, the operation of
parlOr cafe cars win be inaugurated
between Hamlet. n. c. and Norfolk.
Va, on trains Nos. 80 and Al, in con-
nection with the midnight train out
of Savannah, and with the morning
train reaching this city.
1t is also announced that cafe cars
are to be operated shortly on trains
Nos. 81 and "a, in and out of Jackson
VILE southbound, beginning Nov. 80,
and nOrthbound, Dec. l.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Mr.. C. w. Small. city passenger and
ticket agent of the Seaboard Air Line,
and Mr.. Edward ]. Parrish, of the
Seaboard Air Line freight department,
will leave to-day for Richmond to see
the football game between the Uni
versity of North Carolina and Univer-
Sity of Virginia.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Supt. V. Spalding, of the Southern
Express Company, with headquarters
at Roanoke. left for home last night
after spending two days in this city.
Mr.. Spalding went to Florida for his
health several weeks ago. and was en-
route home when he reached Savan-
nah. He is accompanied by his family.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-25

Mr.. w. P. Scruggs, travelling pas
senger agent of the Seaboard Air Line
is making a tour of the western divis-
ion of the system. Yesterday he spent
in Cordele. He win be out of the city
for the remainder of the week.