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The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
LINEMEN WIN OUT
GET NINE HOURS AND $3.50 WAGE
MINIMUM.
BOTH TELEPHONE COMPANIES
ACCEDE TO Requests OF ELEC-
TRICAL WORKERS.

Local Union No. So Met Last Night
and Mt Close of Meeting An
nOunced That Satisfactory Ar
arrangements Had Been Made-The ere
on by Georgia Company Were Not
Put Back. Reduction in Force Be
ing No Attack Upon UniOnism.
There will be no strike of the cleo
trical workers. This was guaranteed
by the action taken at a meeting of
Local Council No. So last night.
The demands made upon the Georgia
and Bell Telephone companies and
their answers were discussed at length
at the meeting. Just what the argu-
ments on each side were does not APP
pear, but the result was entirely salts
factory and the men will nearly all
get a small advance in wages and will
work nine hours, instead of ten, as
heretofore
Local Council No. IS, International
Electrical Workers Union, has a mem
bership of about fifty men, all engaged
in construction and handling of cleo
trical work. The members are employ
ed with the Georgia Telephone and
Telegraph Company, the Bell Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company, and
with the various electrical supply and
construction companies of Savannah.
For some time past there has been
dissatisfaction among the men work
ing for the telephone companies and
demands were made for increase in
pay and reduction of hours of work.
The matter was referred back and
forth for some time, between the COM
panies and the men, and the final
agreement was left with the compa-
MES few weeks ago, with notice that
it must be signed by Monday, June %,
or that strike would probably be or
dered.
Last week, while the matter of time
and wages was still undecided, a re-
auction In force was contemplated by
the Georgia company, and upon the
serving of notice of laying off upon
the foreman and assistant, the con-
struction force walked out. This in
VolVed fifteen men. The walk out was
a voluntary move on the part of the
Georgia employees, but was afterwards
sanctioned by the union. A few days
later an adjustment of difficulties was
reached, and the men, with the excep-
ton of the two who had been laid off,
went Back to work
Yesterday was the last day for the
signing of the agreements in regard
to the advance and reduction of hours.
and it is understood that the papers,
somewhat modified, were returned. A
special meeting of the union was held
and the mater was settled.
President Claiborne, when asked
about the result of the meeting, said
that the telephone companies had
agreed to the nine hours asked for,
and that journeymen linemen would
receive $3.50 per day. The other men
would all, or nearly all, receive a
small advance. He did not care to
state just what the agreements we're
in detail, but indicated that they were
satisfactory and reasonable, and said
that there would be no strike
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
MADE A PRISONER
AT POST OF DUTY.
Deputy sheriff stopped Crowded
Trolley Car and Placed MOtOrman
C. F. Sheppard Under Arrest
on Serious ChnrRe-Passen-
gers Were Ahmed.

The passengers on an A. and B. car
were treated to a rather unusual ex-
| perience yesterday afternoon, when the
car upon which they were riding was
boarded by an officer, who placed the
motorman under arrest.
The incident took place at the cor
ner of State and Barnard streets, and
caused considerable commotion among
the passengers, who were at a loss
to know why they were thus uncere-
moniously deprived of one of their cars
crews. AS the car neared the crossing
Deputy Sheriff Fennell signalled it to
stop. The motorman obigngly
brought his car to a standstill and
the officer stepped aboard. Then he
started to proceed, but his arm was
stayed by the officer.
Your name is G. F. Sheppard. 1
believe" he said, half inquiringly.
Yes. sir" replied the expectant mo-
torman; and the passengers began to
rubber in earnest.
We'll. l need you in my business"
he said, displaying a warrant
But / can't leave my car, came
the reply.
Don't be worried about that" re-
piled the big deputy sheriff. Il brought
a man along to relieve you. And the
two. forthwith. stepped from the car,
as the new motorman rang his DelI
anxiously, and the passengers looked
inquiringly on.
Sheppard was taken to the county
1ail. where a charge of seduction vas
lodged against him. The charge is
preferred by a young woman living in
Louisville Ga, the warrant having
been sworn out there. The warrant
was brought to Savannah yesterday
morning by relatives of the young
lady. and placed in the hands of the
sheriff.
1t was the first time that the off,
GERS have had to arrest a motorman
while in the actual discharge of his
duties, and the situation at first per-
picked them In order that travel
might not be delayed, a new motorman
was secured to relieve the unfortunate
one who was relieved so unceremoni-
ously of his charge.
Sheppard is a young man. He came
to Savannah a short while ago from
Jefferson county, and shortly after
wards got a position with the electric
company. His services with the COM
pany have been entirely satisfactory,
and the officials were surprised to hear
of the trouble in which he has become
involved. They were. however, little
less surprised than the motorman him.
self, who now, lodged in his cell at the
Jail. is bordering over his misfortune
and wondering what step to take next.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
MICKLER ACQUITTED.
Jury Did Not Believe That Evidence
Was Conclusive.


H. H. Mickler, white resident of
Ossabaw, who was tried for hog steal
ing in the Superior Court yesterday,
was acquitted after short elaboration
by the jury.
Considerable feeling exists between
the prosecutors and the accused, as
was evident from the evidence. Mick
Ter is under indictment for both hog
and COW stealing still, the indictments
having been found at the last session
of the grand jury.
Two indictments were originally
found. One was dismissed because the
description of the property stolen was
inadequate. On the same day two 9TH
ers were found, the prosecutor being
the same in each case. The indict-
ments grew out of i'll feeling existing
between certain residents of the is
land, S. S. Sasser, j. v. Lar
rissey and Mickler among them, and,
it is said, will yet develop more seri-
Gus aspect.
The principal witness against Mick
Ter was a young man who claimed to
have been an accomplice in the theft
of the stock. This man was named
Ivey. He is now in the employ of enc
of the prosecutors, and was a short
time ago shot in his tent while mind
ing stock. The jury chose rather to
believe the defendant. He was repre-
sented by Col. R, L. Colding.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
CAVALRY ENCAMPMENT
NOW GUARANTEED.

There is now no doubt that the en-
campment of the First Regiment of
Cavalry, G. S. T. will be held in Sa-
vannah.
Because of the lack of response on
the part of the merchants to the appeal
for subscriptions to the fund necessary
to insure the camp, the officers of the
regiment began to grow FESTIVE and
a meeting was held at which it was
decided to address letter to the Cham
Der of Commerce urging them to take
definite action.
In response to this letter Col Estill,
president of the Chamber, wrote to
Col. Meldrim, commanding the First
Cavalry. advising him that the amount
would be raised at once. and giving his
personal guarantee thereto. This let
ter was written yesterday morning. AS
soon as the amount is forthcoming
and the city has done all things re-
CURED of 1t. Col Meldrim will issue
general orders for the encamptment
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
POINTED TOPICS
WILL COME UP.

NAChADCES VI sumo
cal Society Will Discuss PERTH
nent Subjects During Annual
Convention That COnvenes
at De Soto To-day.
The annual convention of the Georgia
State Sociological Society will be open
ed in the De Soto this morning, and
will be continued, with three sessions a
day, through tomorrow and Thurs
day. A few of the many delegates ex-
pected are now in Savannah, but by
far the great majority of them will ar
rive this morning.
The sessions will be held in the draw
ing room of the De Soto where, at 10
o'clock this morning. Secretary F. G.
Douglass will open the registration
book to establish an official list of all
delegates. This book will be open from
10 o'clock till 1920, when the pro-
gramme of exercises will begin with a
prayer by Rev. DR.. w. P. McCorkle,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church.
This will be followed by an address
VI WGlCOIIlG dCilNSIGQ Oti bCAAoAA Va SAAN
city by Col. Robert L. Colding. Rev.
c. A. Langston, of Atlanta, will make
the response, after which will come the
report of the committee on arrange
ments, that of the committee on pro-
gramme, and then an address by the
president, DR.. ]. Lawton HERS.
The permanent committee report on
Education, Public Schools and Child
I Nv L(ir1as n9n6r
on Child Study" by Prof. w. B. Mer-
rift, state school commissioner; paper
on the "Pedagogue and Parent" Prof.
L. G. Earnest, of Athens, and a gen
eral discussion of these subjects Will
conclude the morning session.
The programme of the afternoon Will
be as follows:
Report Directors-New members.
Permanent Committee Report
Crime and It's Prevention" DIR. S. G..
C. Pinckney. chairman.
Paper-''Traits of Character in Chill
dren Indicative of Future Criminality,"
Prof. E. c. Branson, Athens, Ga.
Paper-"Juvenle Crime" DR.. w. w.
Pinson, Columbus, Ga.
Paper-"Crimes and Criminals"
Robt. NJ Hitch, attorney, Savannah.
Ga.
Discussion.
ana Indt OF the evening, beginning at
$50 o'clock:
Committee Report-"Finance," w.
D. Upshaw, chairman.
Permanent Committee Report-"The
Negro Problem, It's Influence on the
White Race Rev. C. B. Wilmer,
chairman.
Paper-"Some Suggestions for the
Cure of Crime" DR.. H. L. Appleton,
Center, Ala.
Paper-"Criminal Development of the
Negro, Rev. Sam Small, Atlanta, Ga
Discussion.
The subjects of the papers are all
interesting and as the meetings are
open to the general public they doubt
less will be we'll attended The officers
of the society extend special invita-
ton to ladies to be present, and are the
more anxious that they should accept
this opportunity to hear the discussions
and papers, as many of the subjects
have a special interest for them.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
SIX SUB STATIONS
MADE GOOD SHOWING.

The Savannah postoffice department
has completed a statement of the bust
ness of its sub stations in this city for
the year ending March 81, and it shows
that these stations, six in number, have
done a large business.
These are as follows: No. 1, at
Yonge's drug store; No. 2, Reds drug
store, Abercorn and Jones streets; No
8, Rowlinskis drug store; No 4, Pig
mans drug store, opposite Union Sta
tion; No. 5, BrazelPs drug store, Thir-
ty-ninth street, and No. 6, Bishops
drug store, Habersham and Hall
streets.
The amount of business done for the
time specified is shown in the following
table, and is. according to Postmaster
Blum, a most satisfactory amount,
showing, as it does, a large increase
over that of last year, especially in the
case of Station No 4:
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
SAVANNAH SELECTED
BY TWO-THlRDS VOTE
Mr.. J. F. Gray Back from Freight
Claim Agents Convention.


Claim Agents Convention.
Mr.. Joseph F. Gray, freight claim
agent of the Central of Georgia, who
has been in attendance at the annual
convention of the Freight Claim Agents
Association, returned to Savannah yes
terday morning.
Mr. Gray, it will be remembered, car
ried with him to the convention an in
vitation from the Chamber of Com
merce for the association to hold its
next meeting in Savannah. This invi-
tation was accepted, as was stated in
the Morning News at the time.
In discussing the matter yesterday
Mr.. Gray stated that the men of the
North and West are always anxious to
visit the South and that the invitation
to come to Savannah was accepted by
a two-thirds majority, despite the fact
that similar invitations were received
from Buffalo, Cincinnati, Toledo,
Clevelond and other large cities.
The association has been South but
once in several years, and on that oc-
casion met at Mobile. The members
of the associa ton are keen to come
South again, Mr.. Gray says, and he
stated further that after Savannah
had been selected many of the mem.
bers came voluntarily and expressed
to him the pleasure they anticipated in
a trip to this city.
The association has membership
in round figures, of $50. Mr.. Gray be-
lieves that some 200 persons, including
delegates and members of their fam
lilies. will visit this city. They expect
a pleasant time of it; in fact, changed
the usual time of the convention from
June to May in order to avoid the
heated term.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
OFFICIAL.
ORDINANCES
O1N1'4ANA4NN6 0.
lttee of the Whole

BY Committee of the Whole
An Ordinance. to amend the ordi-
nances of the city of Savannah with
reference to the number of port war
uens 10 serve on surveys, so as TO
change the word two in Section SSi
and 1856 of MacDonelPs Code of the
CITY OF Savannah, to "one," and for
other purposes.
section 1. Be it ordained oy the
Mayor and Aldermen OF the city of
EaVanI AZ il Councit asaar1'J -, that
sections 1884 and 1856 of Macporeil's
Code of the city of Savannah, be, and
the same are, hereby amended by
striking out the word two" wherever
IL occurs therein. and by substituting
IN lieu thereof the word zone" so that
the words "or any two" in each Of
SAID sections shall hereafter be ehlnged
20 or any one" referring to tie num-
Der of port wardens to serve on any
survey requested to be held as therein
set out.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained that
all ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict with this or iinance are
hereby repealed.
Ordinance read in Council for the
first time June TO- 1903, and published
for information:
]. ROBERT DREAMER,
Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
$l1.oO AshevilIe and Return south.
ern Educational Association.

June q to July l, inclusive, South
ern Railway will sell round trip tickets
from Savannah to Ashevllle at rate
of $11.5O, with return limit July 10
but this can be extended to Oct. 10
upon payment so cents to special agent
at Asheville. Splendid opportunity to
visit the beautiful Land of the Skv -
No other line operates to Asheviila
Call on E. G. Thomson, c. P. md T,
A. 141 Bull street, for information
ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
HANDSOME HOME
FOR GUN CLUB.
Forest City Club Has Begun Con-
structiOn of Building That
Will Compare FavOrabIy
With Amy Club
House in south.

House i'm south.
The Forest City Gun Club has begur
the construction of what will be one
of the finest club houses of its charac-
ter in the South.
The new structure when finished and
furnished, will have cost in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. 1t will be situated
on the present premises of the club
about 400 yards east of the Savannah
Golf Club, in a cluster of pines, and
will present a very handsome appear
ance.
Accessible to the car line, and stu
ated on a line with such pleasure
places as the Golf Club, the Yacht
Club, Avondale range and the Casino,
ii will no doubt be very popular, and
the construction will result in an in
creased membership to the organlza-
ton and added interest in cunning.
1t is the purpose of the Building
Committee to construct a club house
which will be inviting to the members,
and add a social feature to the organi-
cation. The plans have been drawn
with this aim in view. The work Will
he pushed, so that the building may be
completed by Aug. l, in time for a
formal opening in the fall.
The building will he one-story
structure, with spacious piazzas ex-
tending almost around it. There will
be six rooms, including a large recep-
ton hall, and a large parlor. There
will also be dressing rooms and baths
for ladies and gentlemen. The house
will be lighted with electricity
throughout, and there will be all of the
most modern appliances and conven-
fences. In the parlor and in the recep-
ton halls there will be large handsome
brick fireplaces. The finishing will be
pretty, the wainscoting being orna-
mented and the walls tinted in various
hues.
The exterior of the new structure
viii be in keeping with the interior
The main portion of the building will
be of wood, while the foundation will
be of pressed brick. A metal roof will
add to the attractiveness of the struc-
ture. The piazzas will not be ballus-
trated; the porch overhead being sup
ported by ornamental columns.
The grounds will be improved also
AS soon as the club house is nearly
completed work will be begun on pistol
and parlor-rifle ranges, which will be
finished at the same time that the club
house is. Additional equipment will
be installed and the grounds made
among the best in the country.
Mr.. Peter Rabey is the contractor fol
the building. The plans were deter
mined upon by the Building Commit
tee, which is composed of the following
gentlemen: DR.. F. c. Wilson, Capt. w
]. Thompson. DIR. w. F. Drummer an6
Judge Pope Barrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
FOR HUSBANDS DEATH
Wife Seeks $4,000 Damages from
A. f. Churchill in City Court.

Wife Seeks $4,000 Damages from
A. F. Churchill in City Court.
For the death of her husband, which
she claims was attributable to the neg
ligence of the agents of A. F. Church
i'll. Annie Garrett has instituted suit
for the recovery of $4,000 in the City
Court.
The wife alleges that on Sept. s, last,
her husband, Archie Garrett, while in
the employ of the defendant company,
sustained an injury by the precipita-
ton of a barrel of rosin on his foot.
Instead of rendering the proper med
lcal assistance, she says, the injured
man was taken on deck where he was
left in a cold wind. AS a result it is
alleged, he contracted pneumonia from
which he died. The petition was filed
In the office of the clerk of the City
Court yesterday by Alexander &
Hitch.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
0GLETH0RPES TO BE
GUESTS AT "WYMBERLY."

In commemoration OF the anniver-
sary of the battle OF Manassas the
members Of the oglethorpe Light In.
fantry will celebrate the day as the
guests OF Col. and Mrs. }. Il. Estll, at
their country home Wymberly, az
Isle Of Hope, on Tuesday. July q.
The invitation from Col. and Mrs.
Esull was read 10 the company by
Capt. Hitch az its meeting last night.
II was enthusiastically and unanimous
~ accepted.
Col. bsull WAS wounded IN the bat
tie u Manasfas. ia has always evnced
much Interest in the First Regiment,
and abe members 0f fhe ORlethOpes
Nere delegated "a an opportunity 10
b. bis guests.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
Through s1eepers to San Francisc,

Daily from st. Louis via Missouri
Pacific Railway and Denver and Rio
Grande. Through the Rockies and Salt
Lake City en- route. Low rates to meet
ing G. A. R. in August.
Tickets on sale July 81 to Aug. 13,
with final limit of Oct. Is, with privi-
lege of diverse routes, or same route
going and returning. Rate from Sa-
Vannah $64 20.
For illustrated pamphlets, maps,
folders. etc, of the scenic line of the
world. Write l. E. Rehlander, travel
ing passenger agent, No Is West
Ninth street, Chattanooga, Tenn.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23

To the east via Atlantic Coast Lima
The famous Florida and West-India
Limited. with Pullman's highest stand-
ara sleepers and dining cars, leave Sa-
Yannan at I;oO p. m. Getty time). ar
rive Washington 1880 a. M. followiny
morning, arrive New York 1:43 n ~,
New York express train No. 49, carry
ing through Pullman buffet sleeni1o
cars Savannah to New York, LEAVING
Savannah 2:S5 a. m. Getty time). are
rive Washington 11:45 p. M: arrive
New York 7:l5 a. m. Ticket agents
De Soto Hotel and Union Station will
give full information regarding sched-
ules, etc.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
BODY WAS SHIPPED.
TRnksIey's Remains Taken to Nash
willie by Partner.

Accompanied by ]. w. Craft. his
partner, the body of A. L. Tanksley,
who was drowned at Warsaw Sunday
afternoon, was taken to Nashville yes
terday morning.
One of Tanksley's friends yesterday
morning recalled an incident of Sunday
and told it to the Messrs. Henderson
who had prepared the body for burial
Tanksley and his companions passed
the undertaking establishment on their
way to take the boat for Warsaw.
That's about the last place wen
go to boys" remarked Tanksley point
ing TO the place where a few hours
later he was prepared for burial.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
AN INFANT FELON THIS.

Edgar Williams. the 12-year-old ne
gro, who, as stated in the Morning
News, was brought to Savannah from
Augusta for safe keeping, because of
a criminal assault which he made on
the lO-year-old daughter of a we'll
known citizen of that place, is still
confined at the county Jail, where. it
is expected, he will remain for some
days. The boy admits his guilt. He
denies that the child's screams arous-
ed the nelghbors, but says that he was
discovered by a friend of the family,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
S31.75 Boston and Return
Southern Railway,

Account National Educational Assoc
citation, Southern Railway will sell TO
Boston and return at rate of sS1.75. all
rail. Tickets on sale July 2, 3, 4. 5,
good to leave Boston. returning. until
July H. but final limit can be extend
ed to Sept. l upon payment so cents.
Stop-over at New York allowed on The
return trip. Apply city ticket office. l41
Bull street, for information as to
schedules, sleeing car reservations, etc.
-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
Summer Reanr,-

The Southern Railway has lust ,s-
sued a beautifully illustrated and AZ
scriptive folder for the summer 1919
showing all the famous mountain ara
seashore resorts on or reached via its
boarding houses, their managers anu ,ip'
accommodations, etc. A most beIns,,;
guide N arranging your seasons 90
ing Now ready for disfrlbution -,
Sby Ticket ONCE, lii Bun street Cali
or send 2-eent stamp for mailing Ia
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
$1,000 Chicago to st. Louis, Minne-
apOIis and Return.

Via Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
$4,000 to Duluth and Superior and re-
turn. From Chicago daily throughout
the summer, good returning October
81. Four fast trains leave Chicago 8. 90
a. M, 900 a. M, $3.50 p. M electric
lighted) and 1000 p. m. Luxurious
equipment. dining car service, I'M
equaled. For tickets and reservations.
apply to your nearest agent, or ad-
dress N. NJ. Breeze. 435 Vine Street,
Cincinnati Ohio.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
JUNE MEETING
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The June meeting of the Chamber Of
Commerce viii be held in the rooms OF
the organization this afternoon of
4;45 O'Clock. IL is requested and urged
that there be large attendance. A
number Of matters OF interest will
come before the meeting.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
$3.50 washington aud neturn
Southern Hallway.

Tickets on sale daily through Sept.
90 good 70 return until Oct. 81. Stop
overs permitted both ways. Southern
Railway service d unexceiied Pull.
man drawing room sleeping cars and
dining ears On tNo trains daily. For
reHff afl0ns. schedules and etc. appiv
90 q, q. Thomson, q. ~. A. A.. A..
IA bun street, phones b50.--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-06-23
Annual Meeting Grand Lodge II. p.
o. EIISs Baltimore, Md, July 2I-23.

Atlantic Coast Line will sell round
trip tickets at one fare, plus s1.0O for
the round trip. For parties of twenty
FIVE or more, going together on speci-
fed train returning separately, one
fare for the round trip. Atlantic
Coast Line will probably operate an
Elks special in addition to regular
service. Tickets to be sold July IS. 10
and 20 with return limit July %. Upon
payment OF Si.00 10 joint agent Balu-
more an extension Of return limit
may be secured 10 July sl.-ad