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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
EDITOR FIRED ON
MAN WHO ABUSED HIM.

Triton, Ga, Sept. ga great deal
of excitement was created in Fitzger-
aid yesterday afternoon by a shooting
ARRAY between Editor j. e. Mercer of
the Fitzgerald Enterprise. and Mr. T.
]. Luke, a well known citizen of that
place.
A few weeks since, in mentioning the
arrest of several parties for vagrancy,
Editor Mercer gave Mr.. Luke's name
as among the member. This was a
mistake, and Mr.. Luke sent Editor
Mercer a note to meet him down town.
In the first issue of his paper Mr.. Mer-
Ger corrected the mistake, which it
appears arose from transformation
This did not satisfy Mr.. Luke, and yes
terday, while Editor Mercer was in
conversation with Rev. A. L. Blizzard,
Luke walked up to him, and, after
asking If he was the man referred to
in the article in question, launched
into a torrent of abuse, a heavy re-
volver being in sight In his hip pocket.
Mercer was evidently unarmed, and
said nothing beyond stating that he
had made all the amends possible. In
a few. minutes he went home and soon
reappeared, armed with a repeating
rife, and as soon as he came in sight
of Luke opened fire. Luke took refuge
behind the facing of a door near by
and returned the fire. with his pistol
Only one shot was exchanged, Mer-
GER having only one cartridge in his
rifle, and the shooting bringing a
crowd to the scene. or % Y
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
Is NOT JACK REID
SAYS TEXAS WOMAN.

Atlanta, Sept. ,25.-AIrs, Mary w.
speIghts of Atlanta, has received a
letter from Mrs. C. f. ,McGaha of Texas
who was formerly Mrs. Jack Reid and
in which she denies that the man who
appeared at Griffin claiming to be Jack
Reid and is now at Ozark, Ala, is
the real Jack Reid. Mrs Speights has
written statement concerning the
matter. ..c.c.... ,..,,,.
In her statement Mrs. McGaha says:
every old citizen OF Grimm VIII agree
with me that Jack Reid when az MN
self was a polished, cultured gentle-
man. / wonder he does not ger UP
ont Of his grave to denounce this lpei
an, his character and personality. ior
that man who is passing hinseit pc
fore the Grihinites as JACK heid "
a disgrace 20 the grand old man ana
his wife, once so beloved ana honored
IN Grim. ana 10 all who bear or nave
horne The name Of Reid IN my opln-
Ion his nursery yarns have been PICK.
ed from old Reid servants All
have ssid will IN due time De Nsfi-
Tbe alleged Jack Reid e now visit.
ing he children 10 ozark, Ala ane
dispatches from that city declare hls
Children have receieed hlns ana hfe
positive thst be- ir the real JACK hsip
fbe statement ~ Mfs. Mcegha whe
kDew JACK Ifeid. from eoyhgpq an2
waa win him when be diea, WI qov,,i
isss eettif nll co1tnQYeffy pfff fhf
fna0fef question
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
OFFICIAL.
CITY MARSHAL'S SALE o
GROUND RENT LOTS.

City Marshal's Office, Saw annah, Ca,
Sept. II, 1903.-Under and by virtue Of
a resolution of the Council of the city
of Savannah, passed on the I'd day OF
September, 1908, and published here
with, | will sell on the 9Th day Of Oc-
tober, 1908. the same being the first.
Tuesday of the month, before the door
of the Court House, in the city of Sa-
vannah, Chatham county, state Of
Georgia, and between the legal hours
of sale, under the direction OF the
Committee on City Lots and Opening
Streets, the following described prop
erty and improvements thereon, in the
city of Savannah, re-entered for nom
payment of ground rent due the May
or and Aldermen of the city of fSavan-
nah, as per following:
RESOLUTION.
BY Committee of the Whole
Resolved. by the Mayor and Alder
men of the city of Savannah, in Cotln-
ell assembled, That the ground rent
property set forth and described in.
the attached statement, entitled,
Ground rent owners in arrears" dat
ed Aug. 10; 1908, all of which has been
re-entered, be sold by the city marshal
at public cutlery to the highest ana
best bidders and in the manner pro-
vided by ordinance; that fee simple
Grtdltc Ot SOlQ III dll Va NiAN oeAAN ~ "
critics and for such sums as Will be
sufficient to cover all arrearages OF
ground rent. taxes costs and unpaid
purchase money, with interest and In
the advertisement of said properties
such minimum prices shall be named.
to-wit:
CHARLTON WARD.
Lot No. /. and improvements there
on, Est. #. McIntire, minimum price
ST. 2s9.56.
Lot No. 2. and improvements there
on Est, F. McIntire, minimum price
NEW FRANKLIN WARD.
East part of Not No. 10. and i'm
provements thereon. Mary, Edward
and William Lee. minimum price w.
LIBERTY WARD.
Lot No. A. and improvements there
on Est. John Feeley, minimum price
$S00.49.
Lot No. s, and improvements there
on, Est. Mary Feeley, minimum price
Lot No. Q, and improvements there
on, Est. Mary Feeley. minimum price
S773.67.
Lot No. 10. and improvements there
on. Est. Mary Feeley, minimum price
''f','1' WASHINGTON WARD.
North one-third of south half Of Lot
No 16, and improvements thereon.
Est Joseph Sullivan, minimum price
$147.27.
The entire fee OF the above describ-
ed property will be sold.
Terms cash, purchasers paying for
titles. HENRY e. DREESON,
City Marshal.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
THE PRACTICAL JOKE
WAS A BOOMERANG
How County Clerk Was Given Dose of His Own
Medicine

One of the best jokes of the season
is golSg the rounds at the expense of
one of the clerks in the County Court
House. The story is one of how a
practical joker was beaten at his own
game His intended victim came back
at him in a manner which made the
joker declare he would never again
practice a practical joke. &
1t happened this way: One of the
clerks in one of the various depart
ments of justice went off on a we'll
earned vacation. He is still on it,
though it would be nnjustly inferred
that he has over-enjoyed himself. His
time simply is not yet5up. This other
clerk, the one with the desire to enjoy
laugh on his friend, thought that
while his absent friend was living easy
at the Northern resorts he would en-
joy himself a little at his expense.
1t was most freakish turn which
his fancy took, but he carried his idea
into speedy execution. He directed
letter to a relative Of the absent
clerk, in which he told him all man
ner of mean things about him. Among
other things he wrote that the absent
clerk, who may be called Mr.. NJ. for
convenience's sake, had left Savannah
Altogether unexpectedly. His depart
ure, he wrote. had stirred up his cred
itors and inquiry had disclosed that he
was short in his accounts.
1T is painful for me 10 write you
these facts, knowing az I do that you
think the world and all OF Joe. hear
that he is visiting you. and know you
do not want a. defaulter beneath your
roof"
The relative received the letter
through due course OF mall. He, OF
course. did not believe word OF the
contents. He turned II over 70 Mr.. ~,
who, on perusing II. recognized the fine
Italian hand Of the writer. II was his
friend, MT. II.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
AT THE THEATER

Sweet Jasmine" will be seen for
the first time by Savannah theater-
goers at So-day's matinee and to-
night In it Miss Montagu, its author,
and leading player, presents her
new play of social life,, the story of
which is of absorbing interest, skill
fully told, and artistically presented.
The theme was suggested by Bulwer
Lytton's AUX Italiens," and is said
to be so cleverly handled that it
places the young dramatist among the
foremost writer's. Miss Montagu is
supported by a cast of uniform excel
lencee The scenic adornment is said
to be on an elaborate scale, and the
costuming beautiful.
The matinee prices are Orchestra,
SOC; balcony, adults, soc; children, 25c
admission. Regular prices at night.
The sale of seats for Human Hearts"
to be presented next Tuesday matt
nee. and night, will begin this morn
ling. The organization presenting
i Human Hearts" is under the man
has directed it's tour. most success
fully for a number OF. years. Mr..
NankeVille is said to have provided am
pie scenic display for the production
and to have engaged a splendid conf
pany for the. portrayal of. the various
characters, The matinee prices are;
20 and. SOC. Regular prices at night.
Hoyt's IA Stranger in New York.
will be presented next Thursday matt
ness and ni=ht and Friday matinee
and night, "A Trip to Chinatown" will
be presented. Into these two plays
the late Charles Hoyt put some of his
| best and funniest observations, and
they are claimed by many to eclipse
in brilliant merriment any of his 9TH
er efforts. Each play will be given a
complete scenic production with an en-
tire change of music, songs and vau-
deville features. Matinee prices are
10, 20 and 80 cents. Night prices, 10, 60
80 and 30 cents. Seats will be on sale
Tuesday morning.
People who go to the theater to en-
joy themselves will get what they pay
their monev for in When Reuben
Comes to Town. 1t is musical COM
edy designed for no higher purpose
than to make people laugh, and to
please them with music. pretty women,
handsomely gowned singers. clever
dancers and lively comedians. There
are half dozen laugh provokers in
When Reuben Comes to Town"
When Reuben Comes to Town" will
be at the theater next Saturday mat
inee and night.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
CoREA's CURIOUS CURRENCY.
Had Conditions for WOrISingmen
which Are Not Likely TO Improve.
No.. 49, Ta~a,, T-ir,ae Of Tnkio

Had Conditions for WOrkingmen
which Are Not Likely TO Improve.
From the Japan Times of Toxic.
The japanese Foreign Office has is
sued a report on the financial condition
of Corea, which states that the chief
difficulty with which foreign trade has
to contend is the disastrous condition
of the currency throughout the empire.
The Corean government, in defiance,
is flooding the country With nickel
coinage whose intrinsic value is only
one-eighteenth of its face value, with
out any gold or silver reserve with
which to redeem it. AS a natural con-
sequence these coins, which under
proper condition should be merely to-
kens, are at a. continually increasing
rate of discount as against japanese
gold yen, the recognized basis for
calculation of prices where foreign ar
tioles are concerned.
7 Hitherto the circulation of nickel
pieces has been confined to the capital
and the neighborhood of two or three
of the treaty ports. the old cash being
current elsewhere in the country, but
recently, with a view to making their
use general. the magistrates through
ont the empire have been ordered to ac-
cept payment Of the land tax In this
currency only. The face value Of these
coins is 5 sen, and they now stand lat
a discount of 80 per cent, as gaainst
Japanese gold yen. The wages of-Co-
rean laborers and employees generally
are paid in this currency, and this class
which comprise the bulk of the ma
ton, are no better paid now than they
formerly were; consequently the pur-
chasing power of their earnings, SO far
as foreign goods is concerned, is little
more than half what it was few
years ago. And, unfortunately. there
does not seem any prospect OF these
conditions being improved in the near
futures The government, caring only
for the profit II is making out Of this
transaction and ignoring the permanent
harm it is doing to the country, Is bent
upon continuing its present reckless
course, and 4O000,000 more of these
coins. contracted for with an American
firm, are now almost due for delivery.
The issue of these will bring the total
face value Of this coinage in circula-
ton up to 100000 yen. or more than
a1.400.000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
S0CIET Y. v<


spending some time in Prineetoh.
Mass, is now at WELLESLEY Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Dwelle have
returned from Saluda.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Semmes have left
New York for Hot Springs, N. c.. where
they VIII spend several weeks.
Mrs. B. S. Purse has removed from
the Manor at Asheville to Melrose Inn,
Saluda.
Miss Stella Downey entertained last
evening at her home, Park avenue, west,
in honor of Miss Lula Nicholson of
Darien. Music was rendered by the
Troubadours Mandolin Trio. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. James
H. Hart, Miss Margaret O'Connor, Miss
Maggie Duggan- Miss Annie Hart, Miss
Nellie Lynch, Miss May Enright. Miss
Lula Nicholson, Miss Jessie Lynch.
Miss May Blake, Miss Annie McAvoy
and Messrs: H. Beckett. Ed, McCabe,
A. Seyden, Jr., B. Winters, j. L. Dwyer.
R. White, William Barrett, John
Downey, Mic Carroll and Joseph
Downey.
Mrs. Charles Marks and children
have returned after a pleasant stay in
Asheville and are at home at No. 10
Jones street, east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Meredith Max
well of South Ohama, Neb., have sent
out invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Elizabeth Meredith,
to DR.. James Lawton HERS of this
city. The marriage viii take place
Wednesday, Oct. Z. at the home of the
brides parents, No. 62s North Twenty
"eGond street, South Omaha. Dr. and
HERS will spend the remainder
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
MET HIS EMPLOYER.
Booth Told Him That His Accounts
Were Straight.

Dublin, Ga, Sept, 25.~TheFe has been
no new developments in the case of the
state VS.. Marvin Booth. travelling sales
man for Adams & Johnson of Macon,
who was arrested here yesterday
charged with forging the name of w.
T. Dupree to check on the Fifth Ma
tional Bank of this city.
Mr.. Dan D. Adams, senior member of
the firm for which Booth travels, ar
rived in the city last night to ascertain
how his firm stood with Booth.
Yesterday afternoon Booth turned
over to Griner & Adams. attorneys for
Adams q Johnson, statement OF his
account with the firm, together with
check and currency amounting to about
$500 to balance.
Mr.. Adams states that as far as he
knows, Booths account with his firm is
correct, though he will have to take a
trip over the territory before he can be
sure
This morning Mr.. Adams had an in
terview with Booth. The latetr in
formed him that his accounts would
be found to be correct, but he does not
explain why he did not include in his
account made yesterday the amount OF
the fo - check which he insists he
paid to one w. S. Thomas with money
belonging to Adams e. Johnson,
Booth continues to assert his inno-
cence. He says he. paid over to one
w. S. Thomas, another travelling sales
man, the amount called for by the
check, thinking 1t genuine. He does not
explain, however, why he Endorsed the
cheek with the name of Lamar, in
stead of his own name.
This morning Booths father, Rev. r..
NJ. Booth, arrived in the city, The
aged minister is almost heartbroken
over the crime committed. by his boy.
He will probably endeaVor to arrange
bond for his son, who will waive COM
mitment trial and demand Indictment
by the grand jury Booth has brother
who is a lawyer at Sylvania.
Mr. Adams left this morning for a
trip over the territory covered by
Booth in order to ascertain how his ac-
count stands with his firm. He says
Booth was an excellent salesman and
that he gave entire satisfaction.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
PEOPLE COMING AND GOING.

Mrs. Robert c.. Harrison and little
Miss Harrison, who have been spending
The summer at Blue Ridge Summit.
Nd. are expected home to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H, Clay and Miss
Ance Dougan will arrive this morning
from the North.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Ives and their
children will return to-day from Sara
toga. ..
capt. ]. r. F. Tattnall and Mrs. E.
F. Neufville who have been spending
the summer in Massachusetts,, will re-
turn home within the next fortnight.
Mr. Atkinson of Brunswick is expect
ed Monday to visit Mr.. Gordon Haines.
Mr.. Haines and Mr.. Atkinson will re-
turn together Tuesday night to An
napolis.
Miss Nina w. Goodwin, who is Wis
ling her mother, Mrs. S. P. Goodwin,
expects to return to New York about
the first of October. Mrs. Goodwin will
reside this winter at the Oglethorpe,
on Oglethorpe avenue and Bull street
Miss Marion Haskell of Columbia is
the guest of Mrs. A. r. Lawton.
Mrs. Charles H. Strong will arrive
tomorrow morning from Highlands,
where she has been spending the
mer. Mr.. Charles H. Strong,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
HART DOESN'T WANT
GOVERNORS CHAIR.

Atlanta, Sept. 25.-In response to a
number of newspaper articles mention
ing him as the logical candidate for
Governor four years hence, Attorney
General John C. Hart made the fol-
lowing clear cut definite statement to-
day: my ambition in politics goes no
higher than the Office of Attorney Gem
eral. My heart is wrapped up in the
work of this Office and l am anxious
to learn it thoroughly in every detail
because l love the work. AS far as
any gubernatorial aspirations are con-
cerned, please say for me that l am
not candidate for Governor next
time. the time after that, or in fact
any time at all. and am absolutely
sincere in making this statement
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26

/. Then it was that the tables turned.
Mr.. M. wrote to Postmaster Blum and
enclosed the letter. He explained TO
the postmaster that he knew the let
ter was intended as a practical joke,
and asked Mr.. Blum to help him get
back at the practical joker. He sug-
gested that Mr.. Blum send for the writ
err, whose name he gave him, and
threaten him with prosecution for send
ing such a communication through the
mails.
And the postmaster played his role
to a fare you Well" If you doubt it.
ask Mr.. r. The practical joker was
sent for The letter was presented to
him, and an explanation was demand
ed. 1t had, the postmaster explained,
been accompanied by a request to APP
prehend the guilty party and have him
dealt with summarily. The practical
told that his excuse wouldn't go far
with Judge Speer, who was not dis
posed to deal lightly with offenders OF
that character.
II am sorry this thing has happened
said the postmaster, addressing him.
self to the thoroughly frightened Mr. r.
II like you very much. There is but
one way out OF 1t. If you will get a
signed statement from all of the clerks
they saw you write this letter and will
swear that IL was done purely IN a
spirit of fun. / win forward II to the
inspector with recommendation thai
he treat the case as lightly as Is conso-
nant with Justice"
Truly grateful, thoroughly peniteni
and fully determined, the practice,
Joker hied him back TO his own haunts
and. drawing up lengthy petition ex.
pianatory of his conduct. he presented
II TO the attaches OF the various oficef
and secured their signatures. He TOOK
the petition to the postmaster and be.
sought him 10 intercede in his behalf
The postmaster promised TO make the
best Of the serious situa ton.
For several days Mr.. r. was In men
tai distress. When he learned thai
his practical joke has been but boom.
ersnk, he wss happier than bis friend
in the North.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
HARRIsoN-McLEAN, THOMSON.

Thomson, Ca, Sept. 25,--At the resi-
denee of DIR. Edward S. Harrison, on
White Oak street, at O'clock last
evening, Mr.. John Davenport Howell
and Miss Annabel. Mclean were mar
ried, Rev. George w. Garner, pastor
of the Baptist Church here, perform
ing the ceremony.
Mr.. Howell, the groom, was formerly
of Appling, but is now one of Thorn
sons leading merchants. He is a
young gentleman of fine character,
genial and popular, and is liked by
all who know him. The bride is one
of Thomson's prettiest and most at
tractive young ladies, and is closely
related to SOME of the leading families
of Georgia The marriage was quiet
one, only relatives and few intimate
friends being present.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
MRS. w. w. GORDON
GUEST OF HONOR.
Is in Chicago, of which Her Grand
father Was First Citizen.

Is in Chicago, of which Her Grand
father Was First Citizen.
Chicago, Sept. 25.-Mrs. w. w. Cor
don, the granddaughter of John Kinse,
Chicago's first citizen, arrived in the
city to-day from Savannah, Ga, with
her husband. Gen. w. w. Gordon. They
were received by a committee consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs. Fernando Jones,
Franklin II, Head, Col. McGinnis. U.
s. A., Maj. E. B. Tolman. Mrs. Fes-
sender of the D. A. r. and Miss Valen-
tine Smith.
Mrs. Gordon will take a prominent
part in the celebration of the hum
dredth anniversary of the founding OF
Fort Dearborn. During her visit, as
the guest of the Centennial Celebration
Committee, Mrs. Gordon will be the
quest of honor at receptions OF the
Daughters of the American Reyolu-
ton and the Chicago Historical Society.
our millinery and general fall open
ing will take place Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. 20 and 80. Leopold
Adler.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
To Incrense CanitnI.

Charleston. s. c., Sept. 25.-The stock
holders of the new Atlantic Coast Lum-
Der Company held aimeeting here to-
day in the office of IT, Moultrie Nor
decai. i-All of the stock of concern
was represented. II was determined
to increase the capital stock of the
to bond the property Of the company
for 100000. The plant of the com
pany is near Georgetown in this state,
and it owns large tracks of. timber
land in the Pee Dee country.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26
AIIsworth Liberated.

Augusta. Sept 25.-TAfter hearing a
dozen or more witnesses to-day who
detailed the threats made by. Dennis
O'keefe to kill Tomas Ellsworth, and
his purchase of a pistol, and going last
night to Allsworth's place, pistol ir
hand, and with threats on his tongue
when he was killed, the coroners jury
promptly pronounced the killing justi-
fable and Ellsworth was liberated
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26

accompany her as far as Atlanta, and
will re-enter the Tech. for the winter
term.
Miss Phoebe Elliott, who is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Elliott, Jr.. in
New York will return home in few
days on the City of Macon.
Mr.. Wawne Warfield will leave We'd
nesday night for Atlanta, returning to
the School of Technology.
Mrs. James Menzies is visiting Miss
Lorraine Van Wagenen at Holyoke,
Mass, Mrs. Menzies and the Misses
Menzies will leave New York for home
Oct. 4.
Mrs. Arthur B. M. Gibbes and the
Misses Katherine and Francis Gibbes
will return Tuesday or Wednesday
from Asheville, after a summer at the
Manor.
Mr.. Garrard Hanes, who has been
spending the summer holidays at home,
will leave Wednesday night for At
lanta, returning to the Tech. for the
winter.
Miss Marion Maclean and the Misses
Meldrim, who since leaving North Hat
ley have been making a short stay
in Quebec, expect to leave tomorrow
for New York, where they will spend
October.
Mrs. F. ". Walker of Button is ex-
pected in the city to-day for a short
visit to her brother Judge Henry Nc
Alpin.
Mrs w. j. Sans and Miss Elizabeth
johnson returned yesterday from Hen
Jacksonville.
Mr.. Louis w. Haskell is expected in
the city tomorrow or within the next
few days.
Capt. B. B. Woog of the Port Royal
Naval Station is the guest of Mr.. Ed
win G. Ryals. Capt. Woog has re-
Gently received orders detaching him
from Port Royal. and will probably &c
to the Philippines.
Mr.. Haziehurst of Charleston has
been spending the past day or two II
the city.
Miss Edith Robinson. who has beer
WISHING in Paterson, n. j., during the
summer and has also been spending
some time in Philadelphia. New Yorl
ana other Northern cities, is expected
nome tonight by the New Yorl
steamer.
Mrs Ferdinand Well. Miss Rita Wei
end sylvan Well have returned from
Saratoga, where they have been stayinf
Tor some weeks.
MF and Mrs. y. n Haslam viii re-
sl4e this winter AZ ils Charlton street
east.
Ars Nichols ana her children hav'
fslufnee from . trip ~ Waynesyilles
kH. Andrew Hsnlsy. who has bees
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26

Our millinery and general fall open
ing will take place Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept. 20 and 30. Leopold
Adler.-ad. ,1+
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-09-26

of October and the month of Novem-
Der travelling in Europe.
Mr.. Henry Allen. who left last night
for Atlanta to enter the Atlanta Medi-
cal College, entertained a number of
his friends at his parents home on
Oglethorpe avenue before leaving. Mr..
Allen expects to take a three years
course in Atlanta, and then complete
his studies in the North.