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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
TOUR or DUTY ENDS.
Continued from Tenth Page.

A great deal of good has been ac-
complished at the camp, the improve
ment in the men being wonderful. The
record made by the Macon team, while
better than the others, is an example
of the good which a camp of instruction
does. The rain has interfered greatly
with the results, but Col. Cam is we'll
pleased with the improvement and in
struction of the men.
Two Weeks Next Year.
Next year / expect to have two
weeks shoot instead of a one-week
shoot" said Col. Cam yesterday. Il
am convinced that better results may
be obtained by instructing half of the
men one week, and half the other"
To the casual observer there is not
a great deal of work connected with
the conduct of the camp, but to those
who are acquainted with conditions. it
is very patent that the work devolving
on the officials is very heavy. An ex-
ample of this is in the statistical de-
partment. With 400 men firing from
morning until night, and piling up hum
dreds of scores each. it may be seen
that the score sheets at nightfall are
vo1umnous.
Capt NJ. J. Daniel, Jr., is assistant
statistical officer at the camp, and
upon him falls a great part of the
work. Capt. Daniel. one of the young
est captains in the state service, COM
mands Company L. Second Infantry,
the Griffin Rifles. He is ably assisted
in the discharge of his duties at the
range by Mr.. Rogers Woods, who also
acts as clerk OF the shoot.
Lieut.. McIntire's Work.
One of the busiest and most popular
officers in camp is Lieut.. James w.
McIntire, Jr., who is assistant post
commissary. Lieut.. McIntire is also
post quartermaster for the interstate
shoot. He is a capable and efficient
officer. and has made host of friends
during the encampment of the troops.
There was some little discomfort yes
terday among the men, due to alleged
poor marking in the pits. This was
particularly true of the long ranges,
where it was a hard matter to have
ones score marked up until a button
was pressed. In several instances ex-
cellent shots were scored as goose eggs.
Col. Cam, in speaking of the matter,
said, that this dereliction was occa-
stoned by the unusually hard work
exacted of the men during the day.
He said that it was practically impos-
sible to secure markers who could sit
with their heads raised, looking up
wards, all day. The men, be said. had
simply become negligent because they
We're tired out.
Quite a number of the details have
already left for their homes. The rest,
except those which will stay over for
the Interstate shoot, will leave to-
day. The United States Naval Marines
from Fort Fremont arrived yester-
day for the interstate shoot, and took
up quarters in camp.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
PINE TREE PRODUCTS.
Large Exports to Foreign Countries
shown for 1902.

Large Exports to Foreign Countries
shown for 1902.
Washington, Aug. PA report on
foreign trade in forest products, pre-
pared by Frank H. Hitchcock, chief
of the division of foreign markets, in
the Agricultural Department, gives the
following details as to the exports of
naval stores during the fiscal year end
ing June &c. 1902:
Spirits of turpentine were exported
during 1902 to the extent of 19.17S. 900
gallons the value being ST. 431 900. Near
ly half of these exports found a mar
ket in the United Kingdom. Other
countries that bought extensively were
Germany, Belgium and the Neither
lands.
"Of rosin we exported 25S6,000 bar
rels, worth $4,2O2, 900. The United King
dom, Germany, the Netherlands and
Brazil were the largest purchasers.
Our shipments of tar for 1902
amounted to $4,000 barrels, and were
valued at $56.000 We sold this product
in largest quantities to the United
Kingdom, Canada, Mexico and British
Australasia.
"Turpentine and pitch were market
ed abroad to the extent of $4,000 bar
rels, the value being $4,000. Canada,
the United Kingdom, Germany, Cuba
and British Guiana made the largest
purchases"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
OFFICIAL.

Charity Hospital (coD IS 90 1900 90
Harbor and Wharves-
Dixon Lumber Co.'s 357
Younglove & Sipple.. 100 90 103 81
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
TO INSPECT SYRUP STATION.
Heavy Rains at WaycrOss-sntiIIa
Mile Wide in Places.

Waycross. Ca, Aug. 21.-Mr. o. P.
Angelo, who is connected with the
Agricultural Department at Washing
ton, and Capt. D. G. Purse, of Sa-
vannah. arrived in Waycross to-day
for the purpose of inspecting the work
so far done on the sugar cane expert
mental station. The frame work of the
buildings is about completed, but none
of the machinery has arrived. Mr.
Angelo and Cant. Purse were shown
some of the private cane fields near
Waycross during their visit to-day, and
were greatly pleased with outlook for
the sugar cane crop the present sea-
son.
The Satilla river is again out of its
banks. and the water is still rising.
In some places the river is half a mile
wide. The heavy rains of the past few
days has caused great damage to the
public roads near Waycross Wash
outs are reported, and in some places
the roads are almost impossible.
The first sugar cane of the season
was put on the Waycross market yes
terday by Mr.. ]. ]. Wilkinson, who
has farm about three miles from
this city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
WHY HOTELS REFUSE
TO CASH CHECKS.
interruptions Actions Have Made
the Course "a Necessary One.

interruptions Actions Have Made
the Course "a Necessary One.
Hotel men are getting very chary Of
cashing checks for their casual patrons.
The story in the Morning News of the
Waldorf-Astoria and Fifth Avenue no.
tells being taken in by an alleged son
of Senator Elkins of West Virginia,
who turned out to be a clever Western
swindler, suggested how easy the thing
is done.
Savannah hotel men have been VIC
timzed so much that they have quit
cashing checks except for people whom
they know personally and thoroughly.
A prominent hotel man in Savannah
said:
I'VE have been beaten so often by
INSCRIPTIONS people who took advan-
tage of our willingness to help them out
of a difficulty, that we now make it a
practice to cash no checks at all, and
then we are safe. Scarcely a week
passes but some one tells us he has
run short of ready money and wants
us to cash a check for him or indorse
his note, or help him out in some other
scheme whereby he can secure money
for his immediate needs.
With our regular patrons we are
inclined to treat the request in the
way they desire and we ourselves
have the checks cashed and then turn
the money over to them. But this is
only to those of whom we are per-
fectly sure through long dealings
with them. Others we refuse telling
them that we make it point never
to cash checks or indorse notes of
those we do not know. Sometimes
they go away a bit angry, but in the
majority of cases they look at the mat
ter in the proper light and realize that
we are simply protecting ourselves
against loss.
Only two or three weeks ago a
man registered and after remaining
here some time presented a card from
the Travellers Credit Association, stat
ing that he was in good financial
standing and that ii would be perfect
ly safe to cash checks or orders for
him. We did so and as a result we
are out of pocket about $50. We
wrote the headquarters of the asso-
citation and they told us that as we
did not belong to the order they could
not protect us. This made il our only
course to refuse to honor these letters
of credit, a thing which we thought
was perfectly reliable. No we do not
cash checks or honor notes and the
course does not harm our business in
the least"
Another hotel man said; I'VE do not
cash checks and l do not see that 1t
has hurt our business in the least
Hotel men have been beaten so often
in this matter that they are all wary
and the majority of them do not cash
checks. A hotel is not a bank and
most people recognize and hold no
hard feelings toward us if we re-
fuse to cash their checks. OF course
the matter is one which must be ap-
preached carefully and care taken lest
we offend a regular customer, and one
whom we know to be of unquestioned
standing. The exercise of a little
judgment is all that is necessary I'M
der the circumstances and the refus-
ing to cash checks does not offend
those who ask it and does not hurt our
business in the least"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
OBITUARY.
CITY G0vERNME EMIT.



Savannah, Ca, Aug. 10, 190S.-The
regular meeting of Council was held
this afternoon at D. m. Present, AL
derman James M. Dixon, acting May
or, presiding; Aldermen Grayson, Da-
want, Thomas, CAVITY Garfunkle,
Schroeder, Hartman, Glatigny and Nc
Kenna.
Minutes of meetings of July % and
Aug. s. 1903, were, upon motion, con-
firmed as published.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The Committee on Accounts report
that they have examined and found
correct bills against the city amount
ing to nineteen thousand nine hun
dred and thirty-six dollars and fifty
four cents, as per accompanying
schedule, and recommend that the
same be passed for payment.
E. A. M. Schroeder,
Acting Chairman Committee on Ac-
counts.
Report received and accounts passed
for payment. Jas. M. Dixon
Acting Mayor
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
Hodgeson Not Guilty.

Beaufort, S. c., Aug. 21.-Henry Will
hanson, accompanied by two negro
witnesses, arrived here from Savannah
yesterday to testify against Henry
Hodgeson, in the alleged theft of a
pocketbook containing $40 The case
was heard by Magistrate Thomas G..
White in the afternoon. No evidence
was produced to show that Hodgeson
took the pocketbook when it was placed
on the counter by William son, or that
it was taken by either of the others
present.
Hon. Thomas Ta1bird defended
Hodgeson. The defendant was accord
ingly discharged from custody. The
four negroes have returned to Savan-
nah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
BROWNSVILLE NEWS NOTES.
Funeral of Hon. Thomas C. MeIebeIl
Piney Woods Lease.

Townsville, Ga. Aug. 21.-The flu
neral of Hon. Thomas C. Melebell
took place this morning from the fam
lily residence on Remington avenue. AS
a mark of the universal esteem in
which he was held every business
house in the city was closed from 10
until IL o'clock, the hour of the funeral.
Rev. j. p Wardlaw of the Methodist
Church officiated, and the remains were
laid to rest in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Messrs. Harvey & Wood, proprie-
tors of number of resort hotels in the
North and South, have renewed their
lease on the Piney Woods Hotel
Thomasville's famous hosiery. The
building will be reprinted inside and
out, and put in splendid shape for the
reception OF visitors before the opening
date
AS allowed under the new convict
law. Thomas county has made applica-
ton for short term convicts 10 work
on the public roads. Thomas county
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22
The LAND OF The SKY
HAS DRAWN ITS FULL QUOTA OF
ExCURSIONIsTs FROM SAVANNAH.
100 WENT LAST NIGHT.
EXCURSIONS OUT OF SAVANNAH
AT AN END.

Roads Found Them Profitable Sew
ernl Years Ago, But Pleasure
Seekers Do Not Care for Them
NOw-SOuthern VIII Push Compile
ton of the Rabun Gap Line-Sea-
board Makes Extensive Arrange
ments for Increasing Equipment.
other Railroad News.
The last of the mountain excursion
lists left Savannah last night over the
Southern, Coast Line and Seaboard
roads. The excursions this year have
not been IS largely patronized as here
tofore, which is accounted for by the
fact that a great many of those who
have been accustomed to going away
on them have not gone this year, but
went 20 the various resorts earlier in
the season. About 100 left over the
various roads last night.
This has been the poorest summer for
excursions in several years, and the
Southern Railway has abandoned them
altogether. This road arranged five
last year, and abandoned one when 1t
was seen that the attendance would
not pay them to run the train. This
year two were arranged for but were
abandoned before they were run. Peo-
pie from Savannah do not care to go
into the interior in the summer. unless
it be to the mountains. The eXcur-
sions arranged for by other roads out
of Savannah have proven equally as
Ill af ~
and they too have abandoned them. All
roads lead into Savannah and not away
from Savannah.
w. H Wells, chief of construction
Of the Southern states that the COM
pany has decided to push the building
of the Rabun Gap line faster than
has heretofore been contemplated, and
that the read will be completed an
twelve months. The Southern has also
begun the work of constructing the
line from LaFollette to Jellico, by way
of the Narrows, through Hickory
creek region, so that new coal sec
lions can be opened. This road will
parallel the Louisville and Nashville
to Jellico and obviate the heavy grade
at Pioneer.
There is a total of 1,505.992 freight
cars in use in the United States, with
an aggregate capacity of 42.292,977
tons, or an average capacity
of twenty-eight tons. There are
199,3S9 coal cars of capac-
ity of $4,000 pounds in use; $3.50
7O,O00-pound cars, 1O5,1S5 0OO0-pound
cars; POP 90000-pound cars; 36.554 20O-
O00-pound cars; 1856 11O,000-pound cars;
"a 12.000-pound cars, and no 10000
pound cars. These figures come from
the annual report of the Interstate
Commerce Commissions statistical Of
fee.
The Atlantic Coast Line has ar
ranged to operate through coaches on
Sept. 2 on account of the returning of
mountain excursionists from Asheville.
Hendersonville and intermediate points,
passengers thereby avoiding transfer
from cars at Columbia, as heretofore,
the Atlantic Coast Line train running
as second section of Southern Railway
train No. IA, leaving Asheville 1905 a.
m, train running through to Charles
ton as special.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-08-22

has made application for twenty-eight.
The new crop of cotton is coming in
now, and several bales are marketed
daily. A good price is commanded.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

Mr.. David NJ. Turner, youngest son
of Bishop II. NJ. Turner, senior Bishop
of the A. M. E. Church, passed
through the city this week, from Read
ing, Pa, to Philadelphia. Dave is
looking we'll and met many old friends
while in the city.
The colored American., 1903-06-27
THE ALBANY NEWS.

Albany, N. Y, Special.-The Home
Social Club held a meeting at the
residence of Mr.. Edward Thompson,
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Adams, of La
fayette street, entertained a few
friends last Thursday evening. Whist
was the pleasing feature, after which
a very enjoyable collation. was served.
There was a strawberry festival
given at Hamilton street A. M. e.
Church, Thursday evening, the pro-
ceeds going toward the fund for con-
ference expenses. The conference con-
venes June 10th. The organ will be
opened after having been silent for
several months. But it has been over
hauled and put in fine condition. The
choir sings very we'll at present, but
will render some fine music as soon as
they resume their proper place by the
organ; also about six new voices will
be added.
VIM. H. Johnson gave a series of
lantern views at ST. Agnes Hall, Mon
day evening.
Mr. Commeraw left for Syracuse last
week.
Tony Freeland was in town over
Sunday.
Mr.. Benny Mcintyre has just re-
turnned from Pittsburg, where he
graduated, having taken a collegiate
course at the college there.
Mr.. Albert Green left for Greenwich,
Conn, where he will be for the sum-
mer months.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

put justice summons angels to its
cause. Nothing but truth is mighty.
while 1t is ours to strive, let us strive
manfully; while it is ours to fight let
US fight bravely; while it is ours to
endure, let us endure in the spirit of
charity, which suffereth long and is
KIND, envleth not, vaunteth not itself,
is not puffed up. doth not behave itself
unseemly, seeketh not it's own, is not
easily Knocked, thinketh no evil, rejoic-
eth not in iniquity, beareth all things,
endureth all things. The prejudices
which now confront us, which darkens
our sky, which dul1s our energies,
which almost makes us despair, shall
pass away and be remembered only as
some horrible dream.
G1bbon tells us that, when the sol
dlers entered Alexandria they beheld
there statue erected to Serappis, the
tradition among the AIexandrians was
that if anyone should lay their un-
hallowed hand upon this statute, fear
ful and direful conVulsions would
come; storms, earthquakes and awful
disasters would follow the proclamation
of this piece of sacred rock. But one
soldier was undeterred by this super
St1tlon and lmpOsture. He climbed up
to the very pedestal upon which the
Goddess stood and with his mighty
battle axe struck it full and fair. The
head fell to the ground. Swaying his
mighty axe he struck again and the
broken and shattered arms fell away.
With another swing of this mighty
axe he struck again, and the great
statute fell demolished to the earth
and when the disillusioned people who
had beheld the dead with fear and
horror, saw that the lightDings did
not flash, the storms did not come;
that the earthquakes did net swallow
them; that there were no convulsiOns
or lightnings; that the sun still
ShOne; that the skies were still bright
and the earth still beautiful disillu-
stoned, maddened and frenzied they
dragged the statute through the
streets with jeers and derision, with
cursings and mockings and trampled
it in the dust. Some day this God of
race prejudice will be knocked from
it's pedestal and the scene at A1eXan-
dria will be re-enacted, not in far-Off
Pagan Egypt, but in enlightened, civ
ilized America.
The colored American., 1903-06-27
WE ARE GENEROUS.

Whoever heard of a Negro COM
planning when his property is taxed
to pension confederate soldiers, to
build monuments to honor confed-
crate heroes, to erect battle abbeys,
or to support confederate soldiers
homes? But the wall is ever going
up about taxing white mems property
to educate Negro children.-The Re
former, Richmond, Va
The colored American., 1903-06-27

The Amphions have issued hand
some card announcing their first of a
series of this seasons Saturday evening
outings, July 18th.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

Mr.. Thomas G. Cunningham, of Dan
Vile. Va, was married to Miss Turula
MAY, of this city, June 18th. They
will make their future home here.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

Miss Mabel Drew is spending the
summer at Atlantic City, N. J.
The colored American., 1903-06-27
LOCALS.

Saturday evening, July 18th. With
the Amphions. Oh, yes!
The colored American., 1903-06-27

The Masonic excursion to Glymont
last Wednesday was well attended and
quite a handsome sum was realized
for the different lodges.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

Twenty miles down the Potomac,
with the Amphions as your host. My!
what treat!
The colored American., 1903-06-27

outings, July 18th.
Mr.. Thomas G. Cunningham, of Dan
willie. Va. was married to Miss TuruIa
Nav, of this city, June 18th. They
will make their future home mere.
The Masonic excursion to Glymont
last Wednesday was we'll attended and
quite a handsome sum was reallzeo
for the different lodges.
DIR. John P. Turner, a special agent
of the Pension office, whose headquar-
ters are at Pine Bluff, Ark, is in the
city on official business and incidental
ly meeting his many friends.
The earlv closing of the departments
and other public places will afford you
ample time to get dinner, and to be at
the landing in time to accompany the
AmphiOns, July 18th.
The Amphions! the Amphions! Sat
urday evening, July 18th; 6 o'clock
sharp. Round trip % cents. 20 miles
down the river. Monumental orches-
ira. Motley Hall. A very attractive
bOquet.
heN. Il. W. LdHpJOu, HuduCldI OSC-
retary of the A NJ. E. Churhc, who
has been on an extended trip to Mis-
sissippi and other southwestern
States, has returned to the city. He
reports a prosperous outlook for the
church and for his department.
Mr.. David NJ. Turner, youngest son
of Bishop H. NJ. Turner, senior Bishop
of the A. NJ. z. Church, passed
through the city this week, from Read
ing, Pa, to Philadelphia Dave is
looking well and met many old friends
while in the city.
Mr.. Paris Livers and attache, of the
city pOst-Office, located at Station G,
was arrested last Saturday by the
post-office inspectors for violation of
the postal laws. He is out on bail and
J. w. Patterson is his attorney.
Mr.. ]. w. Cusberd of Jersey City,
N. j., is spending a few days in the
city, the guest of his friends and rela-
yves, and incidentally looking after
some real estate, Of which he is the
administrator.
Mrs. H. C. Bruce, the widow of Mr..
H. G. Bruce, late of the Pension office,
and brother of the late Senator B. K.
Bruce is now located in Kansas City,
Kansas. She writes a most interesting
letter from that point and says that
while she was in the flooded district,
Sne did not suffer from the flood. She
IS IN the best of health and wants to
be remembered to her many friends in
Washington.
Prof. A. u. Craig, who has been
connected with the Armstrong Manual
raining School of this city, has been
appointed the superintendent of the In
uustrlal Department of Lincoln In
stltute, Jefferson City, Mo.
Mr.. A. Alphonso Allen, who left this
city several weeks ago for his post of
duty with the Vice Consul, at Ant
werp, Belgium, writes us that he has
reached that point safely and is enjoy
ing the freedom of that country, so
Tree from race prejudice. He deplores
the Item which appeared in the Wash
lngton Times, and other papers, saying
mat he claimed to be the Vice Consul.
ETC. He had first class passage and
papers from the Vice Consul and did
not feel called upon to explain to the
cheap white trash," who he was or
what his business was. His wife will
Join him in Belgium at an early date.
The colored American., 1903-06-27
To Howard Graduates

Continued from Second page.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

Dr. John P. Turner, a special agent
of the pension office. whose headquar-
ters are at Pine Bluff, Ark, is in the
citv on official business and incidental
ly meeting his many friends.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

The early closing of the departments
and other public places will afford you
ample time to get dinner, and to be al
the landing in time to accompany the
AmphiOns, July 18th.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

The Amphions! the Amphions! Sat
urday evening, July 18th; o'clock
sharp. Round trip 25 cents. 20 miles
down the river. Monumental orches-
ira. Motley Hall. A very attractive
bOQuet.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

Rev. E. w. hampton, financial sec
retary of the A NJ. E. Churhc, who
has been on an extended trip to Mis-
sissippi and other southwestern
States, has returned to the city. He
reports a prosperous outlook for the
church and for his department.
The colored American., 1903-06-27

Mr.. Paris Livers and attache, of the
city post-Office, located at Station G,
was arrested last Saturday by the
post-office inspectors for violation of
the postal laws. He is out on bail and
J. w. Patterson is his attorney.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1903-09-18
HEAVY RAINS IN NORTHWEST.
North Dakota VIII Dnmnsc
Grain Thousands of Dollars.

81. Paul. MINI. Sept. i3.-one of the
heaviest rain storms In recent years
ragged In ST Paul and generally
throughout the state late Friday night,
the official rainfall In this city being
five inches for the IL hours between
! D IN. and ! n. m. Many easements
were flooded, and stee, ear service was
much impeGed by sand washing on the
track.
Reports shaw that Friday nights rain
storm extended from Eirny' Wis, to
Sioux City. Ia, and that damage to
grain Will be extensive, In some parts
ot this state II IL impossible 20 move
thrcshing machines or haul grain. The
result will lie that many acres OF grain
and flax In shock will be damaged, II
not totally ruined. causing a loss OF
many thousand dollars. Nearly all rail-
roads entering st, Paul report more or
less minor damage. From North Do
kota points reports rome OF snow on
the ground and at Granville two irchcl
has fallen.
A dispatch from New Uln. MINI, re.
ports four inches OF rain In that vi
entity Friday night. The Cottonwood
river IL out of its banks, and the Ben
cline bridge has lean washed away.