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The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
ARE PLEASED.

The defeat in the Legislature of the
bill which proposed to close the Au-
gusta and. Montieth road to automo-
biles, was the subject of congratula-
ton among owners and users of horse
less carriages in Savannah yesterday.
While few of those who stopped to
think about the matter were disposed
to believe that the bin would he con-
sidered seriously in the Legislature, it
was nevertheless a measure that
seemed to be striking at the rights and
privileges of the people, and it was
very naturally looked upon with at
tention.
1--WE certainly never dreamt that the
Legislature would pass a law against
the operation of automobiles in various
sections of the state" said an enthu-
siastic autoist yesterday, land our
opinions are but confirmed by the ac-
ton taken in that body Until the bill
was brought up and killed we natur-
ally kept an eve upon it. Sometimes
those things go through without their
real meaning being understood And
the situation would have been unique,
to say nothing of being unconstitu-
tional, if one class of vehicles had been
legislated off the roads to make room
for others
Our experience has been that the
horses get used to the autos almost
quicker than the farmers. OF course
the author of the bill had to make a
speech and it was to the effect that
the machines frightened the farmers
horses. The auto. as a means of con-
veyace and transportation has come to
stay, and the horses of the present day
had best get used TO the gasoline fly
ers"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
THROWN FROM WAGON
BY TROLLEY CAR.
Negro Had Miraculous Escape From
Instant Death.

Instant Death.
Thrown from the delivery wagon Of
Conrad Winkler and hurled almost un-
der the wheels of an A. & B. trolley car
going east, Richard Holmes. 7-year-
old negro had miraculous escape from
instant death on Drayton and Bay
streets yesterday morning.
As it was, the boy was badly cut
and lacerated and he had to be taken
in the police ambulance to the Charity
Hospital for medical attention. His
injuries are not believed to be dan
gerous. Holmes was in the back OF
the wagon and another negro was
driving. The driver attempted to cut
across the tracks almost directly in
front of the eastbOund car. When the
negro saw that a collision was newt
able he jumped from his seat and ran.
The car struck the rear of the wagon,
fitting it, and throwing Holmes out
on his head. The boy was dragged
few feet by the car, but the wheels
did not pass over him. The wagon
was heavily loaded and tomatoes, wa
termelons, cucumbers, cantaleupes and
other vegetables were scattered over
the cobble stones. Holmes head was
dangerously close to the wheels of the
car and those who witnessed the col
lision cannot understand how the boy
escaped with his life. The accident
occasioned considerable excitement and
attracted a large crowd. More than
one dinner was delayed by the COLI
sion
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
ADMITS A SHORTAGE
FORMER COUNTY AUGMENTATION
ACKNOWLEDGES INDEBTEDNESS.
SAYS He IS UNABLE TO PAY.
BoNDsMEN WILL HAVE TO MAKE
GOOD DEFALCATIoN OF $4,000.

Hearing Was Held Before Judge
McAIpin Yesterday-COurt Took no
Action-Bondsmen VIII Probably
De Called Upon TO Make Good the
Shortage To-InOrrOv-NOt Prob
able That FripD VIII he Criminal
Iy PrOsecuted-Five Bondsmen Are
Liable.
At the hearing before Judge McAlpin
in the Court of Ordinary yesterday,
William c. Fripp, former county ad-
ministrator and county guardian, ac-
knowledged his inability to turn over
the trust funds in his hands, amount
ing to more than $500, which he has
held in his official capacity.
No action was taken, and it is not
likely that Mr.. Fripp will be criminally
prosecuted. Judge McAlpin will issue
an order tomorrow, calling upon the
bondsmen to make good the amount,
and If this is not done an execution
will be issued against Mr.. Fripp. In
the event the sheriff makes return
of nulla bona the execution will then
be levied upon the goods and chattels
of the bondsmen. Messrs. Nat c. Har-
rison and P. L. Bailey.
There are other bondsmen besides
these who will be liable for Mr.. Fripp's
irregularities. While Mr.. Harrison has
been on his bonds ever since he has
acted in the capacity of county 3d-
ministrator and county guardian, Mr..
Bailey has not. He has but recently
become a surety. he having signed The
bond when Mr.. j. e. G. Fell asked to
be relieved. Mr.. Fell in turn, relieved
Mr.. J. S. Collins, who was bondsnf1n
after Mr.. James NJ. Dixon. The court
will hold that the bondsmen are liable
for the funds misdirected during he
time that they were on the bonds. In
this way all of the bondsmen will be
liable in some degree.
When the court met Mr.. Fripp,
through his attorney, Mr.. Jacob Ga
zan, announced that he was unable to
pay over the amount due the county
as shown by the report which he filed.
This report which has been given in
the Morning News, shows an indebted
ness of $2.36005, which the former adj
minstrator designated as cash on
hand OF this amount $119S.25 is due
as administrator, and the rest as guar
dian.
Indications are that no criminal ac-
ton will be taken against Mr.. Fripp
The Ordinary is through with the mat
ter. so far as Mr.. Fripp is concerned,
and will now look to the bondsmen.
The matter of criminal prosecution
rests with them. 1t is not thought
that they will take any action, but
that the amount will be made good.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

men and nerve them to their best eff
fort, for from first to last the drill
was a crack exhibition of horseman-
ship.
Owing to the approaching darkness
and the unfortunate accident. which
occurred during the first race, only one
of the races was run. Capt. Bell said
after the exercises that he will en-
deavor at a later date to give another
exhibition in which the races scheduled,
but not run, will form a part. The
Roman races and rescue races were the
ones which were not run.
Marched Out in Single File.
Under command of First Sergeant
Litter the troop marched on the track
in front of the grand stand in single
file. The horses were put through a
drill, in which many complicated fig
ures were executed with precision and
dispatch. AS the horses wheeled about
in twos. four or Fights and took their
positions always in the right place, the
crowds showed their approval by APP
plause. The men rode we'll, and not
a mistake could be detected.
The bareback, or monkey" drill, was
very interesting. A picked team did
all kinds of bareback stunts, such as
vaulting, hurdling and fancy riding.
One of the most interesting features
of this drill was the manner in which
each man dismounted as his horse was
tho he
a hurdle. threw himself over three
horses. and lit on the outside horse,
backwards
The Unfortunate COssack Race.
After this drill the races began. In
the Cossack race. Corpl Wade won. he
being the only man to finish. He came
over the finish line amid slight ap-
plause. the spectators being interested
in the accident to Private Sibeston.
Private Wade, who also rode in the
race, was thrown from his horse at
the turn. He was not seriously hurt
and was out again last night.
Capt. Ola w. Bell. Lieut.. William
Kendrick and Lieut. Troup Miller. the
officers of Troop c, witnessed the ex-
ercises from the judges stand. and
gave directions to the sergeant in
charge.
The troop IS composed of lfty-slx
men, nearly all of whom are young.
AS may be seen from the picture. few
of them wear moustaches. AS in
structors they have filled their places
well in camp. They are a gentlemanly
lot Of men. and have made friends
with all OF the volunteers. During
the evening the volunteers and regu-
lars exchange visits, and the manner
in which they sing and joke together
gives evidence OF the good feeling
which exists between them. the Rich
mond Hussars treated Troop Q 70
keg Of beer a few nights ago.
VIII Camp az Avondhie.
The regulars themselves are highly
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
MYSTERIOUS BURGLAR
HAS THEM GUESSING.

Butler Residence on Anderson
street Visited Again Last Night.
The Mysterious Burglar" still has
the police guessing. although no stone
is being left unturned in an effort to
get some clue as to his identity.
The officers believe that the burglar
is a white man. but are by no means
assured of this fact. They received
information yesterday that he was
seen prowling around residences in the
southern section of the city during the
early morning hours, but had been
frightened away.
Last night he again visited the home
of Mr.. G.. r. Butler on Anderson and
Abercorn streets. but was frightened
away. The man was in the yard when
discovered and made his escape by
jumping a fence. His disappearance
was as mysterious as his second com
ing. Police headquarters was notified
of the incident. but the officers could
find no trace of the marauder.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
MERCURY BEHAVING
ITSELF ALL RIGHT.

The weather map issued yesterday
morning showed an area of high pres
sure not very far north of this section,
and as this is a good omen, both as to
temperature and storms, it is fair to
predict that to-day will be all right
from a meteorological standpoint, not
that it is going to be a winter day; or
even a lapse into spring or fall, but
bright, clear warm, summer day, with
a maximum of perhaps 81 degrees and
good breeze.
The mercury yesterday reached its
highest point at noon, registering at
that hour sc degrees. The ten degrees
between yesterday and Wednesday
made a very noticeable difference, and
there were few complaints heard. The
lowest temperature yesterday was 70
degrees. recorded at a. m. and last
night at midnight the Morning News
thermometer stood at rs degrees. The
barometer continues high and this
should insure a very enjoyable Sunday
for Savannah's people, and the visitors
who come to spend the day within her
gates.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

was resting well, and that no amputa-
ton would be necessary.
The race in which Private Sibeston
was injured was the Cossack race. In
this contest the stirrups are crossed
over the saddle. which is unsecured
The men stand upright in the saddle
and ride at a break neck clip. The
object of the race is to run 220 yards,
and return with the saddle on the
shoulder.
Three Entered the Race.
Four men came to the post, but one
of them, seeing that his mount was
unruly, dropped out. The three re-
naming men were Corpl. Wade, Pri-
vate Shapiro and Private Sibeston.
The men stood upright in their sad
dies and the pistol cracked. Sibeston's
horse was late in starting and one of
the regulars standing nearby, thinking
to start him. poked him in the side
with the troop guidon The frightened
animal started with a jerk. AS he did
so the saddle was jerked almost from
his back.
But this did not deter Sibeston. With
the saddle slipping from the quarters
of the horse, he exerted him on. The
great crowds in the grand stand held
their breath as the daring rider whirl-
ed away in the dust. standing upright
in the saddle which at every jump
was slipping from the horse. But Shes
ton knew that he had the fastest horse
in the lot, and thought that if he were
able to stick to his mount until the
turn was reached that he could then
gather the saddle over his shoulder.
and win in the stretch.
Fell with Slipping Saddle.
In this plight he ran fully loo yards.
As the saddle slipped from the horse
he jumped forward and caught the
horse by the name. Before he could
swing himself across it's barred back.
his feet caught in those of the speed
ing animal, and rider and horse were
thrown to the ground. The horse fell
upon Sibeston, rolled over, gained his
feet again and continued on the run.
Sibeston displayed wonderful nerve
Rising on his elbow he gave the cav
airy sign to halt. fearing that others
might be coming down the track The
accident was witnessed by the thou
sands in the grand stand and along
the track. A number of ladies' scream
ed, and there was a great deal of ex-
element Many thought that the rider
had been killed. In less than a min
ute the track was filled with an eager
and curious crowd. hurrying in the di-
rection of the PROSTATE form of the
caValryman.
They are both gone" were the first
words he spoke as several of his COM
rades hurried up. The left is broken
all TO pieces. but the right is not so
bad" He displayed wonderful nerve.
and though the injured limbs must
have given him great pain. not once
did he complain.
Il guess IL means that the left leg
Will have 20 be ainputated. Wish one
OF you fellows would get a Doctor"
he said after a minute. Two Of the
men started untying his shoes, while
Continued on Page Seventeen.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
Against n Day of

What are you living for, any way?
working for? planning for?
1.-The glory of God, and the good OF
mandkind," it is to be hoped; but, in
a less exalted sense, you are, if you
have the natural prudence of the hui
man race, or even the instinct of many
animals, providing, to some extent, for
the future.
No man in his sober senses deliber-
ately, intentionally and habitually
spends all his income with no thought
of tomorrow, or of a rainy day, or
coming responsibilities of wife and
children, or of sickness and old age,
and six feet of Gods green earth,
somewhere.
To accumulate resource against a
day of need is as natural for man as
it is for squirrel to lay up nuts;
and that this is true the old stock
ings, the countless bank books, the
loan and building associations, the lit
tie homes and the other innumerable
investments of hard-earned savings are
most abundant evidence.
But for whom are you doing it?
For yourself, alone, it may be; there
are such cases, but they are not COM
mon. Nine times out of ten-yes, Of
tener, than that-the daily toll in work.
farm and in the factory. in store and
office, is for the sake Of
"A sweet face at the window,
A dear one at the door,"
Of the restles little prattlers, who
Chamber on your knee at night, or of
the feeble old father and mother, or
some one like them, dependent and
helpless, and trustful, and loving.
Now, which troubles you most? The
smallness of this provision up to the
present time, or the haunting fear
that, after all, something may happen
whereby you may not be able to make
it all that it should be?
Is not that dread uncertainty an ever
present specter, and with reason? You
can afford to take even a gamblers
chances on almost any other interest
you possess, but the future comfort of
those dependent upon you, the roof that
shelters them, the very bread they
eat, should be made as sure as lies
within your power
How can this best be done?
Well, my friend, to that question
there is but one answer; it may be an
old one; it is an old one, and, better
still, true one.
Life Insurance.
For if there is anything in the world
that philosophers and philanthropists
and business men and social econo-
mists are agreed upon, both theoreti-
cally and practically, it is in favor of
life insurance for those who have others
dependent upon them for support.
Now of all the good companies repre-
scented here, the one which hundreds
of the above classes single out as the
most desirable in which to insure, it is
that old, conservative, yet liberal and
fair institution, the Massachusetts
Mutual Life. 1t is a policyholders' COM
pany in the strictest sense of the terms
and it's record for over fifty years bears
out the truth of the assertion. If you
care to examine an up-to-date contract
of life insurance, showing cost, values
and advantages to suit your particular
case, send your age and address to
Harry & Apple, managers for Georgia,
III Bay street, east.
You are not expected to buy if you
don't care to, and you can't buy if the
company won't accept you.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
WILL BE ORDAINED
TO THE PRIESTHOOD.

Mr.. G. III. Jordan, formerly of Sa-
vannah, but now residing in San An
tonic, Tex, will to-day receive the full
order of the priesthood in the Protest.
ant Episcopal Church The ceremony
of ordination will take place in st.
Marks Church, San Antonio, and be
conducted by Bishop Johnson of Texas.
Mr.. Jordan is very wen and pleas,
antly known in this, his home, and in
terest has not been lost in his career
during the two years since he left for
another state. Mr.. Jordan was for some
time lay reader at St Paurs Episco-
pal Church in this city.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
CITY OF SAVANNAH TO BE
0VERHAULED FOR RACES

the Ocean Steamship Line, which sail
ed for New York Friday. will not come
to Savannah again until after the In
ternational yacht races next month
She will go into dry dock on her ar
rival in New York. Her propellers will
be changed and she will be generally
overhauled. Immediately on coming
from the dock she will go out for the
races, and will come back on the line
again as soon as they are over with.
This may be the latter part of August,
or some time in Setember, as the finish
is rather an indefinite matter to figure
on
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
GIVE UP CLUB ROOM FOR
COLLEGE FUND.

The quarterly meeting of the Uni
versity Club of Savannah was held at
the residence of DR. ]. Lawton HERS
last night. There was an unusually
large attendance. Vice President Da-
Wis Freeman presided.
For some time the club has had un-
der consideration the matter of es-
tablishing regular club quarters, but
as the social feature of the organiza-
ton is secondary. IL was decided not
TO engage the club rooms. but to take
the funds now available and send an
other man to the university This will
be done in addition to the one who is
now being supported at college by the
club.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

Personally Conducted Tours by Sea.
The Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company will on August Is,
operate personally conducted tour to
Washington, D. c. at $1,000 and to
Blue Mountains, Md. at $500. Tick
cts include all necessary expenses
transportation, carriage drives, hotel
accommodations, etc. The trip con-
sumes seven and half days. Extern
sion of return limit to fifteen days
from date of sale without extra cost.
Itinerary and further information can
be had through ]. w. Smith, agent, 112
Bull street.-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
AUTO OWNER DoCKETED.

Mr.. r. V. Connerat was yesterday
placed on the police docket on a
charge of running his automobile in a
fas tand reckless manner and running
into a cab at Charlton and Bull
streets the night before. No one was
injured as result of the collision. The
defendant contends that the cab was
on the wrong side of the street, and
that the driver was to blame for what
happened. The case will be called in
Police Court tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
Life Isn't worth Living

To one who suffers the maddening
agony of Eczema, letter and such ir-
ritating itching skin diseases. Every
roughness of the skin from a simpIe
chap to letter and Ringworm, even of
long standing, is completely. quickly
and surely cured by Tetterine Is COM
fort worth so cents to you? That's the
price of Tetterine at drug stores, or by
mail from j. 1. Shuptrine, Savannah,
Ga-ad,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
WAS HELD AND CUT.

In a brawl in Yamacraw last night
Isaiah Kinslaw, a negro, was badly cut
on the right arm by Sam Rogers, col
ored. II was reported to Desk Ser
geant McCool at Police headquarters
that a negro named Jim Anderson held
kinslaw while Rogers used his knife.
No arrests had been made up to an
early hour this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
GERMAN VOLUNTEERS
TO PICNIC AT TYBEE

Arrangements are being perfected
for the picnic of the German VoIun-
teers which will he held at Tybee next
Thursday. c. II. Konemann is chair
man of an excellent committee and the
details will be carefully planned and
a very pleasant day is assured all who
attend. Special tickets for the pic
mic are now being sold by members of
the picnic committee.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

$3.50 Round Trip, Savannah to
Washington. D. c.. and return, via At
lantic Coast Line. Tickets now on
sale. limited to return Oct. 81, 1903.
Passenger. service unexcelled.
Fur Pullman reservations, rates, etc.
see Ticket Agents De Soto Hotel, both
phones 70, and Union Depot, Bell phone
235, Ga. phone 91L-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

$3.50 round trip, Savannah TO
Washington. D. c.. and return, via At
lantic Coast Line. Tickets now on
sale. limited to return Oct. 81. 1909.
Passenger service unexcelled.
For Pullman reservations, rates, etc.
see tickets agents, De Soto Hotel both
phones, 70, and Union Depot, Bell
phone, 235; Georgia phone. A11.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

Mrs. Parker the modiste left YES
terday. for New York to study
the fall styles with the leading mod
istes on Fifth avenue and to look at
the French models shown, Redfern.
Pagnin, Doucet and others equally as
Well-known
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
f2S.4O Washington and Return
Southern Railway

Tickets on sale daily through Sept.
30, good to return until Oct. 81. Stop
overs permitted both ways. Southern
Railway service is unexcelled. Pull
man drawing room sleeping cars and
dining cars on two trains daily. For
reservations. schedules and etc, apply
to +. G. Thomson. c. p. & T. A..
141 Bull street; phones s5O.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
Special Train 10 Tybee

For the accommodation of those de-
string to see the fireworks and return
to the island same night, Central of
Georgia Railway will operate special
train, Savannah to Tybee, leaving Sa-
vannah 1918 p. m, railroad time July
H.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

"Joseph's coat Of many colors" was
not half 50 gay as the colored shirts
that are worn to-day. To keep those
colors bright and clear. have them
washed with Lavadura. Lavadura will
not fade the most delicate colors, n
used according 10 directions.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

Cleanliness is next to Goodness" so
keep close TO a package of Lavadura
and you will be that far along the
right road: for Lavadura will clean
anything on earth-clean II better,
quicker, with less effort. and less ex-
pense than anything you ever saw.
only 10 cents al druggists. grocers and
department stores.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

For the accommodation of those de-
string TO see the fireworks and return
70 the island same night, Central Of
Georgia Railway viii operate spec,aI
train. Savannah to Tybee. leaving sa-
yannah l0:l5 p. m. railroad time July
27.-ad. ''''
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

On the first and third Tuesdays of
July. August and September, the
Frisco System (St. Louis and San
Francisco Railroad) will have on sale
reduced one-way and round-trip tick
cts from Birmingham, Memphis and
St. Louis to points in Arkansas, Mis-
souri, Oklahoma, Indian territory, and
Texas. Write w. T. Saunders. G. A.
P. D.. Frisco System. Atlanta, Ga,
for information.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
For Sale, Corner DraytOn and State
Streets.

That splendid property on the north
east corner of Drayton and State
streets. An old established stand, with
new oven and all necessary equipment
for first-class bakery. There is room
on the lot for another store facing
Drayton street, and the small frame
house facing State street can be re-
paired so as to bring a good rental. A
little money spent in improving the
property will make it bring from
$4,000 to $4,000 a month. It's a chance
to get good substantial and solid in
vestment at a very reasonable figure.
John l.. Archer, 10 SorreI building.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
.-onccn of Summer Trips"

Me- SIS and Miners TransportA-
ton C,..ulny have on sale summer
excursion tickets to Baltimore, t22;
philadelphia, 326. Washington, s24. in
Guiding meals and stateroom berth.
Excursion tickets on sale TO all EAST
ern resorts. Send for Tour Book. ].
w. Smith, Agent, III Bull Btreet.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26
Pope Leo XIII.

Frames for pictures of the Pontifex
at half what others charge. Ladeveze's
Picture Frame Factory, II Congress
street, west, near Bull.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-07-26

When you want to buy a piece .of
real estate, do yourself the justice to
see what l can offer. A postal card
or inquiry will bring you a list Of
things worth buying. John L. Archer.
10 Sorrel building-ad