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The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
JUMPED FROM STEAMER
INTO THE RIVER.

An unknown negro stowaway jump
ed into the Savannah river near Fort
Pulaski early yesterday morning from
the Merchants and Miners steamship
Berkshire from Philadelphia. The man
had been handcuffed, but may have
gotten the irons off before making the
leap into the water.
The stowaway was discovered when
the steamer was two days out from
Philadelphia and he was put to work
shoveling coal. At night he was hand
cuffed and locked in a stateroom on the
lower deck. He escaped through a
window and was heard when he struck
the water. He left his coat hat and
shoes in the stateroom and had evil
IDENTIFY laid his plans we'll A life boat
was lowered at once and for an hour
a search was made for the man. No
trace of him could be found, however,
Some of the passengers are of the
opinion that he was drowned while
others believe that he reached shore.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
IN ELEVATOR SHAFT
PAUL JORDAN, COLORED, PROB
ABLY SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES.
PORTER AT THE De SOTO
PLUNGED TWO STORIES THROUGH
SPACE AND MAY DIE.

Left Leg Was Fractured and He Is
Believed to Have Been Injured
InternnIy-Sunered Intense Pain
md Was Unable to Tell How Ac-
cident Happened-POlice Ambu-
lance Summoned and Injured Ne
gro Was Taken TO the Georgia In
hrmary-COuId Tell But Little.
BY falling down the elevator shaft
at the De Soto last night Paul Jor-
dan, colored. sustained injuries that
may cost him his life. He is at the
Georgia Infirmary in critical con-
dition.
Jordan is a porter and was on the
third floor of the hotel when he walk
ed into the elevator shafts and shot
down two stories. The noise of the
fall and the groans of the negro
brought him assistance Immediately.
Dr. William B. Orear, the house
physician, was summoned and hur-
ried examination showed that Jordan
had been seriously injured. The police
ambulance was summoned and the
porter was taken to the Georgia
Infirmary where a further eXamina-
ton was made. His left leg was
broken, both wrists were badly hurt
and he was probably injured inter-
nally.
Scarcely any information could be
secured from. the negro. Between
groans he said he had fallen two sto-
ries, but just how he happened to walk
into the shaft he failed to say. The
fractured bone was set by DR.. Orear,
and as far as was possible the negroes
sufferings were alleviated.
At the hotel all information concern
ing the accident was withheld. The
night clerk and other employees refused
to talk, saying that they were acting
under instructions. Jordan had a call
on the third floor and had answered 1t.
He was probably on his way to the
office when the accident occurred.
Whether the door had been left open
and the porter walked into the opening
without knowing where he was going
is not known. He may have been look
ing down the shaft to see If the ele-
vator was up or down when he lost his
balance and fell. He is believed TO
have struck the side of the shaft IN
his tumble, and in this way the fall
was broken somewhat. 1t is believed
would have been killed instantly. Seem
ingly he landed on his hands and
knees.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
A RECORD DAY
FOR ISLE OF HOPE.

Isle of Hope had it's busiest day of
the season yesterday. Proprietor Bar
bee estimated that there were fully
1000 visitors at the pavilion during the
day, which easily marked it as the
most successful since the new pavilion
was built
The shoot the chute was very popu-
FAR. There were 400 rides taken. about
LOO of which were by children. Such
a patronage was enough to convince
Mr.. Barbee of the success of the shoot,
ana he has determined to keep it open
all the winter.
One feature that contributed particu-
larry to the pleasure of the day for
many was the restaurant where fish
dinners and suppers were enjoyed. In
the afternoon the tide suited well for
bathing. and the bathhouse facilities
were taxed to their utmost.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
DESERTER LOCATED
IN PRISONERS DOCK.
Negro who stole Gun Jumped Reeve
nue. Cutter Service.

Negro who stole Gun Jumped Reeve
nue. Cutter Service.
Trouble came in punches yesterday
who was arraigned before Recorder
Myrick for the theft of a gun from
Frank Moore. Patrolman Tullis made
the arrest and Harris was remanded
for trial in the City Court.
When Harris was arraigned for the
theft of the gun it occurred to Detec-
tive j. ]. Murphy that he wanted the
negro for some offense. The plain
clothes man remembered the name and
remembered that some one had written
a letter to the superintendent asking
for the arrest of Harris. The negro had
been a seaman on the revenue cutter
Hamilton, and made no effort to
deny it.
The detective went through the hun
dred and one letters on file at head
quarters and after a long search found
the misSiVe that asked for the arrest
of Harris. 1t was from the command
er of the Hamilton, under date of June
25. At that time the cutter was at
Port Tampa and o. Weeks, a seaman,
was robbed of sos and a gold-filled
watch.
1t was believed that the money and
timepiece had been taken by Harris
and shipped to Savannah, and the Of
ncers We're asked to try and locate
package sent here by Harris to his
wife. On the following day a tele-
gram was received from the command
er announcing that Harris had desert
ed, and asking for his arrest if he put
in an appearance in this city. The
negro will be delivered to the United
States authorities.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
BOY WITH RIFLE
SHOT NEGRO DRIVER.
Complaint to Police About Boys
With Air and ParIOr Rifles.

Complaint to Police About Boys
With Air and ParIOr Rifles.
While driving down Bryan street
yesterday William Debro, colored, of
No. 1919 Gwinnett lane. east, employed
by Collins, Grayson &, Co, was shot in
the right shoulder and painfully
wounded. Debro reported at police
headquarters what had happened.
He said that some one in a house
near West Broad street shot him with
either an air or parlor rifle. A docket
case will be made against the occupant
of the house and the shooting will be
investigated by Recorder Myrick in Po-
lice Court.
Complaint has been made at police
headquarters of the careless shooting
of air and parlor rifles in the city linn
its and the small boys will be watched
closely and promptly docketed when
they transgress. Four juveniles were
put on the docket during the day by
Patrolman Ready and will answer for
shooting rifle in a yard on Lincoln
street,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
C0L0RED LABOR
UNIONS PARADE.
Was the Largest Ever Seen in sa-
Vnnnah.

was the Largest Ever seen IN Sa-
vnnnah.
The colored labor unions paraded yes
terday morning.
1t was the largest labor parade ever
seen in Savannah. All of the trades in
which cIlored labor is organized were
represented. The longshoremen, car
penters, bricklayers, plasterers, lath-
ers, engineers, firemen, bakers, fisher
men and three or four other unions
were in line and in uniform. f. Cobb,
president of the longshoremen, was
grand marshal The two bands and
Savannah Drum Corps were in line.
The unions marched we'll and kept
well together and their appearance was
faVorably commented upon: The pa
rade was followed along it's entire line
of march by crowds of colored people.
After the parade the unions We're dis
missed and spent the day at the re-
sorts. Lincoln Park had the greatest
crowd, which spent the afternoon and
part of the night there. Many We're at
the barbecue at the Fair Ground, and
at the pleasure ground beyond Cattle
Park. Others took in the ball game be-
tween Savannah and Charleston, and
others still the boat races at Thunder
bolt. The crowds generally were or
derby and the day passed without any
serious casualties
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

On account of the significance of the
month in the realm of style the Octo-
Der Fashion magazines are always inn
portant numbers and among them
The Delineator is conspicuous for gen.
eral excellence and for the attractive
ness of the styles portrayed The
newest fabrics and latest millinery are
also illustrated, and the novelties and
fancies in trimmings and accessories
pictured. The Evolution of Club
woman, a serial story, by Agnes Sur
bridge, which begins in this number,
treats a fundamental question of the
feminine world-the woman's club
and promises to be extremely inter-
esting. 1t is an autobiography-a story
of fact, but more interesting than fic-
ton. Also in this number appears the
first of a remarkable series of photo
graphic articles in which J. c. Hem
ment the well-known photographer,
relates his adventures with the camera
at home and in foreign lands. His
war experiences, which constitute the
first paper, are thrilling, and his per-
sonal Tecollections of the stirring
events in which he took part are alb
Sorbingly interesting, as we'll as of
historical value. In fiction, there is
an eXcelIent story entitled The ST.
lent Partner, Lynn Roby Meekins, and
the second part of a Florida Cracker,
Virginia Frazer Boyles quaint story
of remote Florida hamlet. Home
building, particularly the sentimental
side of it, is written of by Clara E.
Laughlin, and N. Hudson Moore has a
delightful paper on lilies, in the Flow
er series. In Carlotta and l,
unique cookery series presenting prac-
teal culinary advice in the guise of
fiction, Miles Bradford tells the story
of the Wedding Dinner An ideal SUI
burban dwelling is shown, and a cou-
pie of pages of Historical Slippers
are another feature. The Children's
Department includes a. freight Story.
Sally Lunn's Tea Party, by Living
ston B. Morse; an amusing tale bv
Jean NJ. Thompson, called "The SEN
tence of the Brown Owl; the continue
alton of the Hanging Gardens of Baby
lon, by Lima Beard and the helpful
Sewing Lesson, by Lucy Bartram. OF
particular interest are the articles on
The Child's Room. on Garding. on
Housekeeping and Culinary TOPICS. on
the recent books, on Childhood, on the
Hygiene of Clothing, the College and
Club Notes, etc.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
MANY WERE ARRAIGNED
IN POLICE COURT.
DisOrderly White Men Given the
Limit by Recorder.

DisOrderly White Men Given the
Limit by Recorder.
At yesterdays session of Police Court
a large docket was disposed of by Re
corder Myrick. and quite a number of
recruits were sent to the changing.
Isaac Leavy and A. Overstreet, white
men we'll known in police circles. were
arraigned for raising several disturb
ances on Broughton street late Sunday
night. The men were charged with
being drunk and using profane AN
guage, and also with cursing the ar
resting officers. Overstreet was also
charged with threatening to kill Pa
trolman Sheehan. A fine of $25 or thir-
ty days was imposed in each case.
George Brown. the negro who fred
a shot at his wife Sunday afternoon,
was let down with fine of SIS or thir-
ty days.
The score or more of other cases that
were disposed of were of only passing
interest.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
DITCHED AUTOMOBILE
TO SAVE BOYS LIFE.
MIR. and Mrs. c. II. wilcox Thrown
From Machine, But Escaped.

From Machine, hut Escaped.
Rather than run down an unknown
white boy on a bicycle Mr.. C. H. Will
cox yesterday afternoon ran his auto
mobile into a ditch on EstiIl avenue
and East Broad street. and with
Mrs. Wilcox narrowly escaped being
killed.
Realizing that it meant death to
the boy on the bicycle if the machine
struck him, and that it was impos-
sible to come to a standstill in such
a short distance Mr. Wilcox prompt
~ threw the automobile into a ditch
on the side of the road. In no other
way could a serious collision have
been averted. and without thought of
self Mr. Wilcox "ditched" the ma
chine
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Wilcox were
thrown out but miraculously escaped
with little more than scratch. Mr..
Wilcox was slightly cut on the arm
and Mrs. Wilcox was bruised a little.
The machine was badly damaged and
had to be brought to the city for re-
pairs. Among other things the axle
was broken, The young bicycle rider
escaped injury and his name was not
secured.
1t was stated that the boy rode al
most under the automobile and Mr..
Wilcox acted with rare GOODNESS. The
accident attracted the attention of a
large crowd and the manner in which
Mr.. Wilcox acted in a moment of ex-
treme danger was generally comment
ed upon.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
FOR ADVANCEMENT
OF WEST SAVANNAH.
Property Holders Formed West
side Progress and Social Club.


side Progress and Social Club.
In order to advance the interests and
to esta blish a solid prosperity in West
Savannah, the property holdres of that
section have united in the formation of
an association known as the West Side
Progress and Social Club. Each men,
Der pledges himself on joining the club
to do all in his power to promote the
interest. welfare and prosperity" of the
section. The original articles to which
the signatures of the members of the
club were attached declares that West
Savannah is "healthful and well drain
ed, and that an era of great prosperity
is in store for us"
Among the improvements which were
recognized as necessary was the estab
lishment of a church or place of wor-
ship for the residents and a public
school for the benefit of their children.
The members of the club went to work
with will and already a lot has been
donated for the location of a church,
and similar one on which a public
school is to be erected. Every member
of the club is working hard for the es-
tablshment of both the school and the
church, and they hope within a short
time to secure both of them.
health committee has been appoint
ed from AMONG the residents, and they
are at work, watching that no I'M
healthful conditions are allowed to re-
main, and that everything for the bet
tering of the already excellent condi-
tions is carried out promptly and eff
ficiently. A committee on. Public I'M
provement and Development has also
hoo Z i L
ly watching for opportunities for beau
tifying and improving West Savannah.
The citizens are all united in their eff
forts and though the club is still young
yet many of the results of the united
effort are already anparent.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
CITY OF MACON CARRIED
FIRST COTTON.

The City of Macon carried the first
expectation of cotton of this season out
of the Savannah port yesterday after
noon when she sailed for New York.
On board the steamer were $500 bales
of new cotton, consigned to Eastern
mills.
In addition to the large amount of
cotton that she carried, the steamer
had aboard the largest cargo that she
has carried since she was launched.
consisting of rosin, turpentine, cotton
seed products and merchandise.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
LABOR DAY WAS
GENERALLY OBSERVED.
No Trouble or Mishaps Were RE-
ported to the Police.

ported to the Police.
Although probably more generally
observed than ever before in Savannah,
Labor Day passed off quietly and no
disturbances or mishaps were reported
at police headquarters. The city was
almost depopulated during the after
noon.
The public buildings were closed for
the entire day and the retail stores
were closed during the afternoon At
the City Exchange the city officers took
a day off, although the clerk of coun-
ellis office was open during the morn
ing.
There was no trouble of any sort
in the city and none was reported from
the various places where labor had
camped out for the day. There were
several thousand negroes at Lincoln
Park and ii was early this morning
when the last of them returned to
the city. The parade of the negro
labor unions in the morning was the
largest ever seen in Savannah and
the negroes made a full day OF it,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
WHOLESALE GROCERS
MEET TO-DAY

The Savannah Wholesale Grocers'
Association will hold it's regular meet
ing to-day. Secretary Petit, when
asked if there was anything of import
ance to come before the meeting, said
There is nothing except matters per-
tanning TO the association. All the
business of which l know anything is
of nature of interest to the grocers
only"
1t is rumored that plans for increas-
ing the wholesale trade will be discuss
ed at the meeting and that some action
may be taken toward charging the
business which is being done by local
wholesalers with the country mer-
chants. 1t has been suggested that the
fare of nearby dealers be paid to Sa-
vannah If they would come here to
do their buying
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
MUST ANSWER TO
CHARGE OF MURDER.

Singleton and Richardson Both
Held by COrOner's Jury.
A jury impaneled by the coroner last
night Investigated the killing of Charles
Quarterman, colored, Saturday night
and held Abraham Singleton for muir
der.
James Richardson, who carried Sin
gleton to Quartermans house, and
who told him to shoot Lymus O'Neil,
was held as an accessory before the
fact. Both negroes were committed
to Jail Immediately after the inquest
to await the action of the grand Jury.
The evidence brought out at the in
quest was the same as that published
in the Morning News yesterday.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

WHITE LAD STOLE
ELECTRICIANS WHEEL

For the theft of Police Electrician
Claiborne's bicycle from the Tybee De-
pot, John Smith. a white lad, was ar
rested yesterday by Patrolman Hal
ford and is held a prisoner at the
police station. The wheel was taken
from the depot while the electrician
was engaged in selling tickets for the
Labor Day excursion. The boy was
found with it in his possession several
hours later. He will be arraigned be-
fore Recorder Myrick in Police Court
this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
NEW CLUB HOUSE
A FAV0RITE RESORT

Since the opening of their new club
house the members of the Forest City
Gun Club have found this a most pleas
ant place to spend their afternoons, and
incidentally to have private matches
with the trap and gun.
Nearly every afternoon finds large
number of these sportsmen seated on
the spacious veranda surrounding the
club house, enjoying the splendid
breezes, laden with the dying breath Of
wild flowers. and watching contesting
shots
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
COUNTERFEIT DOLLAR
CAUSED FOUR ARRESTS.

For attempting to pass a counter
felt dollar Tom Getsinger, aged 1S,
John Evans, aged 10, Carl Luck, aged
II, and James Bytwood, aged A. were
arrested last night by Patrolman Sims
and are held at the police station house
pending an investigation before the
United States Commissioner. Bytwood
is negro. The dollar is a poor imi-
tation and could hardly be mistaken
from the genuine article.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

Southern Railway offers the above
very reduced Fate to Baltimore and
return from Savannah. Tickets on
sale Sept 1s-1s-20. with return limit
Sept. rs, but this can be extended to
oct. 3 upon payment Si.00 additional.
Double daily trains. carrying dining
cars and Pullman drawing room sleep
ing cars. Full Information furnished
AZ City Ticket Once. IA Bull street.
Phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

Special summer excursion rate to
Hot Springs, Ark, and return via At
lantic Coast Line, $3.50 for the ro,,nd
trip. Tickets to be sold on Wednes-
days and Saturdays of each week I'm
to and including Sept 80, 1903. with
return limit sixty days from date Of
sale. Ticket agents will furnish full
information.-ad -4
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

Here is another opportunity to go
East at small cost. Atlantic Coast
Line will sell round trip tickets 10
Philadelphia, Sept. Is, IA, Is, good to re-
turn TO and including Sept Is, at rate
s2575. Quickest line to Philadelphia
by one hour and forty minutes. Re
serve your space now al De Soto TIo-
tel Ticket Office. Both phones had
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

held taut by the tyers. All of this
work is done in the space of few
seconds, and before one bale is out
of it's berth in the press another one
is being rushed forward to take its
place. With fast crews over a hum
dred bales can be pressed in an hour
at a single press, and twice this mum.
Der at a double press
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
silverberg Creditors to Meet.

A meeting of the creditors of I. Sill
verberg & Co.. declared bankrupt on
Sept. l, will be held at No. Bryan
street, east, Sept 10, when they are
notified to present and prove their
claims and name a trustee.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
Sovereign Grand Lodge I. o. O. #.
baltimore, Md. Sept. 2I-2G, 1oO3

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell
round trip tickets at one fare, plus
81, Sept. 1920, inclusive, with return
limit Sept. rs. 1909 BY payment of 81
additional, at Baltimore. return limit
will be extended 10 oct. 3, 1903. Superb
train-sleeping and dining car service.
-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

$2S.40 round trip. Savannah n
Washington, D. c., and return, via At
lantic Coast Line. Tickets now on
sale. limited to return Oct. 81. 1903.
Passenger service unexcelled.
For Pullman reservations. rates, etc.
see tickets agents. De Soto Hotel. both
phones. 70. and Union Depot, Bell
phone. 2S5; Georgia phone, 9l1.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
GERMAN VOLUNTEERS
PRIZE SHOOT
VIII Take Place Mt AvOndale Range
Sept. %

At the meeting of the German Vol
unteers last night, it was decided. to
have their annual prize shoot Sept. %.
at which time the handsome loving cup.
presented by Mr.. j. H. Kutchman.
will be presented for the highest score
of honorary and pay members.
The following committee has the
shoot in charge: Lieut.. r. w. Bauehn.
Sergt. George d. Semken and Private
f. w. Henjes.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

Mozley's Lemon Elixir promptly re-
lieves constipation and all irregulari-
ties of the stomach and bowels so
cents per bottle at all drug stores.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
One Dose Convinces.

Mozley's Lemon Elixir promptly re-
lieves constipation and all irregulari-
ties of the stomach and bowels 80
cents per bottle at all drug stores.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

Mozleys Lemon Elixir promptly re-
heves constipation and all Irregular
ties Of the stomach and bowels. so
cents per bottle at all drug stores.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
Double Daily service savsnnah to
NOrfOrk via SsabOari Air Line nv.

Leave Savannah 1915 p. m. and 1910
a. m. arriving Norfolk a. m. and
b:35 p. m. Reservations at city ticket
office, Bun street: phone 2s.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

Finch, the acme of parlor games.
Price, so cents. For sale at Esttlrs
News Depot, As Bull street, Savannah.
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
$1,000 Savannah to New York an

$1,000 Savannah to New York and
Return via SeabOard Air Linz
Railway
In connection with Old Dominion
Steamship Company, through Norfolk
Steamers leave Norfolk daily except
Sunday. Full information at city tick.
ct office. No. Bull street. phone "a
ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

Here is another opportunity to go
East at small cost. Atlantic Coast
Line will sell round trip tickets to
Philadelphia, Sept. 10, IA, Is, good to re-
turn to and including Sept. 25, at rate
s25.75. Quickest line to PHILADELPHIA
by one hour and forty minutes. Re-
serve your space now at De Soto Ho-
tel Ticket Office. Both phones 73-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08

ss2. Savannah TO New York ana re.
turn, via Atlantic Coast Line. Norfolk
and Old Dominion Steamship COMPANY
See ticket agents for fun Information
-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-08
New York.

The best route to New York is via
Seaooaru Ar Llne Railway
and Old Dominion Steamship
Company. Leave Savannah 12:1O a
M, arrive Norfolk 5:S5 p. M: leave
Norfolk Z m. and arrive New Yorl
next afternoon at 2-affording a de-
lightful water trip of 10 hours. Ticket
office, Bull street: phone 2S.-ad.