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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
EVIDENCE INSUFFICIENT;
NEW TRIAL REFUSED.
Judge Barrow Refused to Reverse
Jury on Its Finding of Facts.

An opinion of far-reaching effect,
which will control in all criminal cases
where new trial is sought on the
ground that the evidence does not war
rant the verdict, was rendered in the
Superior Court by Judge Barrow yester-
day. in the case of Josephine Fripp, the
woman burglar, who was convicted
short while ago for the theft of a
diamond brooch from Mrs. A. ]. Peters.
In this opinion the power with which
the court is clothed in such cases was
clearly defined. The law is to the eff
feet that the presiding Judge may eX-
ercise his sound discretion in granting
or refusing a new trial in cases where
the verdict may be decidedly and
strongly against the weight of the evil
dence, although there may appear to
be some slight evidence in favor of the
finding.
Judge Barrow, while of the opinion
that the evidence would more properly
have warranted another verdict, did
not think it within his province to set
aside the verdict. The position of the
court is amplified in the following
words:
Il don't think that the state made
out very strong case, and if / had
been on the jury l doubt whether
would have agreed to the verdict But
there is no hint of any bias or preju-
dice or any want of honesty of purpose
on the part of the jury. 1t is, there
fore, a case in which the jury have
taken a different view of the evidence
from the judge. This they have a
right to do.
"A judge has no more right to die
tate to the jury what the facts are
than the jury have to dictate to the
judge what the law is. 1 cannot dis
turb this verdict because an honest
jury has found it, and it is their right.
1 think that it would be just as i'm
proper for me to undertake to reverse
the finding of a jury on the facts as
it would be for the jury to undertake
to reverse my ruling on the law The
jury are no more bound to take the
facts from the court than the court
is bound to take the law from the jury
as is, therefore, ordered that the
motion for the new trial be and the
same is hereby overruled and a new
trial refused"
The case will be taken to the SUI
preme Court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
WANTS MORE MEMBERS.
Chamber of Commerce Has InaUEu-
rated Another Effort for Them.

rated Another Effort for Them.
The Chamber of Commerce will be-
gin a new and aggressive effort to Sc
cure additional members. At a meet
ing of the Subscription Committee yes
terday it was decided to mail list
of the present members and several
application blanks to each member of
the organization, and request that he
constitute himself a committee of one
to bring in at least one more member.
In addition to this the regular Com
mittee on Membership will continue its
work. The members of this commit
tee have decided to get every business
man in the city into the organization,
if it is possible to do So and will be-
gin an active canvass with this idea
in view. They wish it understood,
however, that it is unnecessary for any
man to wait for a visit from a MEM
Der of the committee before joining
the Chamber of Commerce. A word or
telephone message to Secretary DON
Ian, to any member of the committee,
or, for that matter, to any member of
the organization, will be all that is
necessary to have the proper steps
taken to have his name enrolled.
Yesterday two handsome gilt signs
for the Chamber of Commerce were
put in place, one on each side of the
main entrance to the quarters The
flag pole will be erected later. 1t is
expected to add some more pictures
and maps to the collection already Sc
cured-in fact, in a short time ii is
expected to have the quarters of the
| organization as attractive ard well fur
nished as those of any similar organi-
cation in the South.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Special Train to the Assembly Mt
Los Angeles.

The enthusiasm which has been evil
denced by Presbyterians in regard to
the meeting of the General Assembly
at Los Angeles in May has developed
to such an extent that it is announced
by the Chicago and Northwestern and
Union Pacific railways that a special
train will leave Chicago Wednesday,
May 49, for the accommo dation of
those who desire to attend the assem-
bly, and who win be enabled thus to
travel in congenial company and upon
specially arranged schedules that will
permit time to visit the principal points
of interest en- route.
The special will consist of Pullman
standard drawing room sleeping cars
and Pullman tourist sleeping cars, from
Chicago and Pullman standard sleeping
cars from PittSburg, Columbus, Day
ton, Cincinnati, Louisville and Indian
apolis, through to Los Angeles without
change,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Going Into Larger Offices

On May the Chicago branch of the
advertising agency of ]. Walter
Thompson Company will remove to
handsome and commodious offices in
the New York Life Building, which
are being especially fitted up for it's
use to accommodate it's growing
needs.
The volume of bushes placed with
the Chicago Office alone is nearly equal
II the entire business of any other ad-
vertising agency in the West, while
the main offices of the Thompson agen-
cy are in New York city, where the
major portion of its contracts are
handled.
Mr.. c. E. Raymond, the vice presi-
dent of the company, and its Western
manager, has now been associated
with this house for twelve years, and
has been continuously engaged in the
advertising field for over twenty years.
This agency is handling at the pres
ent time some of the largest and most
desirable accounts emanating from
the West, and is considered one of the
most responsible, reliable, and progress
sive firms in the advertising business.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
DEBATING SOCIETY
WANTS A HOME.

The Websterian Society met at the
home of Mr.. L. Mohr, No. Gordon
street, west last night for the purpose
of discussing a number of matters in
connection with it's work. 1t is desired
to secure quarters which will be at the
disposal of the members at all times,
and a committee is now engaged in
seeking such a place. The society has
also found that several changes are
needed in its constitution. Work on
this is now going on--in fact, demand
ed the greater part of the meeting last
night. The society is rapidly growing
in membership. Two additions to its
roll have just been made.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Uncle Reuben's Opinion.

''They may say what they please,
but listen-hear me; I've taken all
kinds of laxatives purgatives and ca
thartics, but when it comes to one that
is easy and pleasant to take, mild and
gentle in it's action, and that makes
one want an extra slice of bacon for
BREAKFAST, just give me Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and you
may have all the laxative syrups, dys-
pepsia medicines and pills, little or big,
there is in this country. Them Tablets
surely do make one feel joyful" For
sale hY all drnPPiStS
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
WANTED IN BRUNSWICK.

On charge of larceny after trust
p. E. Ryan was arrested at the Union
Station yesterday morning by Patrol
man Padgett, and is held at the police
station house for the authorities at
Brunswick. The arrest was made on
a telegram and the facts in the case
are not known to the police here. An
officer from Brunswick is expected
with a warrant for the prisoner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

San Francisco. Cal. April IA, 19O3.-
Mr.. G. A. Mercer, Jr., Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir: I received your statement
and a check for s7S.94. I should have
answered sooner had I not been suf-
fering with severe headache. I
must say am well pleased. You have
made everything clearer than / have
ever mad before. have not felt so
restful over the property since my
husband died. Yours very respectful
ly, Lucy NJ. Casey.--ad-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
VICTORIA S0CIETYS THIRD
ANNUAL DINNER TONIGHT

The Victoria Society will celebrate
its third anniversary to-day. The an
nual dinner will be given tonight at
knights of Pythias Hall. 1t will be in
keeping with the day and the occasion.
The hall will be appropriately decor
ated with flags and bunting. Mr.. Percy
Sugden, president of the society, will
preside. The toasts and speakers are
as follows:
''The British Empire" Rev. ]. L.
Seully.
America" Walter g. Charlton.
Georgia" Col. j. H. Estill.
Bench and Bar" Frank NJ. Oliver.
Woman" Robert M. Hitch.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

Atlantic Coast Line will sell round
trip tickets to New Orleans account
Confederate Veterans Reunion at
1920 Zone cent per mile). tickets to
be sold May 1921, inclusive, with re-
turn limit May "a. Extension of limit
to June Is can be secured by deposit
of ticket with special agent at New
Orleans and payment of fee of so cents
at time of deposit. Passenger service
unexcelled. Ticket Agents, De Soto
Hotel and Union Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
IN POLICE COURT.
Negro Man and Son Fined for Re-
sisting Arrest.

Negro Man and Son Fined for Re-
sisting Arrest.
At yesterdays session of Police
Court Alderman Watson, chairman of
the Streets and Lanes Committee, pre-
sided in the absence of Recorder Ny
rick. The session was devoid of IN
terest.
]. A. Ford. a negro arrested for ours
ing and doing other things contrary to
the city ordinances, including resisting
arrest, was fined SIS or thirty days.
James Ford, his son, was charged with
attempting to assault the uniformed
man. and a like fine was imposed. Pa
trolman Dooley was the complainant.
The other cases heard were of minor
Importance. A cabman who was ar
rested in front of the De Soto and
charged with several violations of the
ordinances governing the running of
cabs, was dismissed with an admoni-
ton
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
MANY JOINED GRACE CHURCH
AS Result of Services by Rev. L. j.
Ballard.

Rev. L. ]. Ballard preached to an
other large congregation in Grace
Church last night, taking for the sub
ject of his sermon "The Man Among
the Tombs." He told of the self de-
structiveness of sin and of the strong
influence the sinner has over his COM
panions. He denounced card playing.
among other things, saying that it
was often through the social game of
cards that men developed the passion
for gambling that finally lands them
in the company of blacklegs.
At the close of the sermon about fif-
ty members of the congregation asked
for prayer, and several of them join
ed the church. Mr.. Ballard will
preach again to-day at o'clock and
at S:15 p. m. The meetings will be
continued until Sunday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
SOON TO BEGIN
WORK FOR FAIR.

Mr.. A. B. Moore, one Of the Savan-
nah Racing Association members, and
a gentleman who has been prominent
in the efforts to secure a fair for Sa-
vannah the coming fall, thinks now
that the fair has been decided on, it
would be we'll to open an office about
May 1 and begin to get things in shape.
1t will be time to appoint a manager, it
is stated, about Aug. 1.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Launch Parties

Can best be accommodated on our
splendid cabin launch, all conveniences:
experienced parties in charge. Launch
will be rented at very low price, by
the day or week Apply ]. Lppman.
corner Congress and Barnard streets,
Savannah, Ga.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

Low rates to Albany, Ga, account
meeting Greater Georgia Association.
Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell
round trip tickets from Savannah and
other coupon points on it's line in Geor-
gia to Albany, Ca, April q, with re-
turn limit April 30, at rate one fare
plus % cents for the round trip. Sea-
board Air Line Railway is the short
line, and offers attractive schedules
from Savannah to Albany, via Cordele.
Full information, City Ticket Office, No.
Bull street-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Cereal Foods

without cream are not appetizing, but
good raw cream is not always easy TO
get. Borden's Peerless Brand Evap-
GRATED Cream is superior TO raw cream
with a delicious flavor and richness.
Use It for general cooking purposes
Borden's Condensed MILK Co. proprie-
tors.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
QUIET WITH THE POLICE.

Yesterday was a quiet one in police
circles and only three arrests had been
made up TO an early hour this morn
ing. The prisoners are charged with
minor violations, one being "A cabman
who is accused of having loitered
around the De Soto
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
A Chest of sterIing silver

If complete, comprehends a full selec-
tion of real silver that any family or
individual would be proud of. Stern
berg & Co. can show you the right
kind Of genuine silver.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23

Atlantic Coast Line will sell round
trip tickets to New Orleans account
Confederate Veterans Reunion at
sold May 1921, inclusive, with return
limit May "a. Extension of limit to
June IS can be secured by deposit of
ticket with special agent at New Or
leans and payment of fee of so cents
at time of deposit. Passenger service
unexcelled. Ticket Agents, De Soto
Hotel and Union Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
short Sea Route to Eastern Cite.

Short Sea Route to Eastern Cities
Is via Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company steamers, from Sa-
Vannah to Baltimore and Philadelphia,
affording a delightful sail on the
placid waters of the beautiful Ches-
apeake and Delaware bays. Best way
to reach Washington, New York, Bos-
ton and Eastern points. Comfortable
and economical. When making your
arrangements to go East, call on ]. w.
Smith, agent, 112 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
FOUND GAMBLING
HOUSE RUNNING
Mounted Police walked in on the
Game in Full Blast.

Game in Full Blast.
For running a dance without a per-
NIT, selling liquor without a license,
and running a gambling room in viola
ton of the state law, Sam Walls and
James Hicks, negroes, were arrested
yesterday morning and are held pris-
orers at the police station house.
The violations occurred at No. 521
Harris street, west. Mounted Sergt
Woods and Patrolmen Cowart and
Nose Davis were eye witnesses. Com
plant had been entered against the
place and when the officers called they
found bunch of negroes holding high
carnival. The arrests of the reputed
proprietors followed and they will
have to answer to Recorder Myrick in
Police Court this morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Oklahoma, Indian Territory and
Texas,

On the first and third Tuesdays of
April, May and June. the Frisco Sys-
tenn Saint Louis and San Francisco
Railroad) will have on sale reduced
one way and round trip tickets from
Birmingham, Memphis and Saint Lou
is to points in Arkansas, Missouri, Ok
lahoma, Indian Territory, and Texas
Write w. T. Saunders, G. A, P. D.,
Frisco System, Atlanta, Ga, for infor-
mation.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
The representation Committee. \

Can make a ready and handsome Sc
lection from Sternberg & Sos elegant
stock of Sterling silverware, cut glass,
diamonds fine gold, watches, chains,
charms, etc.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
The abandonment Cut GIas.

Ever shown in Savannah is displayed
at Sternberg & Co.'S and glorifies all
the newest designs and cuttings.
Prineely wedding presents.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
Southern Railway to Columbia, S. c.

Best route. superior service. most
convenient schedules. Leave Savannah
daily 1855 p. m, and 1925 a. m. rail-
road time. City Ticket Office, 141 Bull
strect.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-04-23
The Indications for to-day are for
fair weather.

Very seasonable specialties:
Pate Agnel," cream almonds
and glycerine.]
"Creme Simon"
"Neige Muller"
"Hudnut's Cold Cream"
"Patey's Cold Cream"
"Sarg's Liquid Soap" Violet.
"White Violet Sachet."
"Warburines" for the liver
and malaria.
At our drug store.
Telephone 465.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19
KENTUCKY GENIUS.

Kentucky can produce other things
than beautiful women, fast horses and
good Bourbon whiskey. She can boast
of the fact that she has a real mountain
genius in one John NJ. Dunn, who, in
his letter-head, advertises that he is
lawyer, notary and manufacturers
selling agent. The letter-head reads
as follows
"Buy and Sell Everywhere, Any
where-A firm believer in the law
which fills the earth with beauty and
floods it with bounty-Will practice in
every court on this earthly ball Expert
title perfector and busy-Am the red
headed smooth-faced, freckle-punched
legal Napoleon of the Slope, and al
ways in the saddle-ActiYe as the noe
turnal feline; leOnine in battle, but gen
tie as doye-Fees are the sinews Of
war;
The public is also informed that the
gentleman deals in shoes at Eugene,
Ky and guarantees any kind of fit.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19
RELIGION OF TODAY.

800 you think one of our rose water
Jesuses of our nice conservatives would
ever have been crucifed? He would
have been as safe from the cross as the
average preacher is from being sum
moned before the grand jury for de-
nouncing gambling" These were the
words of Rev.IA. M. Williams, formerly
of Macon, at Trinity church Savannah.
Sunday night in his discourse on the
"Human Causes of the Death of
Jesus"
Continuing on the above line Rev.
Mr.. Williams, in defense of so-called
sensational preaching, said ''Now LET
us ask for the immediate melting cause
of the persecution of Jesus, which led
to his death. I think you will find
him nearer the sensat1onalist and the
political preacher than the nice minis
ter or popular clergyman that never
rufae any feathers. y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19
A CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN.

ThPra are many good people in
Amer Gus who will vo ce the following
beauti III and just tribute paid beloved
man who once mInistered to them as
pastor of the FIRST Methodist church of
this city.
"Fhe people in Macon have great
admiration and regard for the Rev Dr.
McF erin, the able and eloquent di
vine, who was formerly pastor of Mul-
berry Street Methodist church and now
resides in Birmingham. He has Just
closed series of meetings at the Meth
odist church IN Grenada, Mis- dur
ing which he preached for eleven avs.
The Grenada Sentinel says: During
this time, he delivered about twenty
sermons, and takIrg them as whole,
they were the ablest, most logical and
eloquent that have been delivered in
Grenada during the past twenty years
or more. Every sermon was a great
one and had it's effect on those who
were present. There is nothing of the
| sensational about this talented minis
ter and gallant *. Confederate soldier.
He always appeals to the hearts and
reason of the people with force and
earnestness that is truly remarkable,
"While preaching his magnificent
sermon on Heayen, Tuesday night. the
thought flashed through our mind that
ere many years had passed, this grand
old soldier of the cross viii have
fought his last fight for Jesus Christ,
and when he departs from this earth
he will be met at the portals of Para
{ lie by that beautiful Christian charac.
ter, StoneWall Jackson, the immortal
Robert E. Lee, and thousands, yea tens
of thousands of other godly Confeder.
ates, veterans, who will escort him tc
the great White Throne, and then, af.
ter gazing in bewilderment and su
preme JOY, he will turn and say, thai
while we were not victorious on earth,
thank God, we are triumphant il
Heaven! There in the near distance,
we could also see hosts of Federal souls
rushing forward clasping each other
as brothers, aad all joining in singing
"GlorV to God in the highest, on eartE
peace, good will toward men.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19
Cures Blood Poison, Cancer, Ulcers,
Eczema, Carbuncles, Etc.
Medicine Free.

Robert Ward, Maxey, Ca, says: 81
suffered from hood poison. my head,
face and shoulders were one mass of
corruption, aches in bones and Joints,
burning itching, scabby skin, was ali
run down and discouraged, but Botanic
Blood Balnl cured me perfectly, healed
all the sores and gave my skin the rich
glow of health. Blood Balm put new
life into my blood and new ambitio in
to my BRAIN" Geo. A. Williams, Rox-
bury, faces covered with piDlpIes,
chronic sore on back of head, suppura-
ing swelling on neck, eating ulcer on
leg, bone pains, itching skin cured per-
fectly inB )tanjc B God Balm-sores all
healed. Botanic Blood Balm cures all
malignant blood troubles, such as &C.
zema, scabs and scales, pimples, run
ming sores, carbuncles, scrofula, etc.
Especially advised for all obstinate cas-
- that have reached the second or third
stage. Improves the digestion; strength
ans weak kidneys. Druggists, 81. To
prove it cures, sample of Blood Balm
sent free and prepaid by Writing Blood
Balm @ Atlanta ca Describe troubTe
and free medical advice sent in sealed
letter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19
DR.. HILLYER'S BOOK.

The book, "Reminiscences of Geor-
gia Baptists, from the pen of DR.. S.
G. Hillyer, has been issued from the
publishers press and is now receiving
the warmest criticisms from all parts
of the state This work contains many
personal experiences of some of Geor-
gia's most prominent divines.
Miss Lula Hillyer, the editor of this
work, has written a sketch of the au-
thor's life, and this sketch will form
part second of this book.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19

A Hoboken milIiner offered to dis
tribute 200 Easter bonnets free among
poor people, but was not swamped by
the rush. Free bonnets would put
them on the same plane as salvation
few would care for them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19

1t will be interesting to watch and
see how they will manage to eliminate
the newly discovered fakes and forger-
les in the record OF the case against
Dreyfus without reopening the whole
affair. It seems to be allowed that it
viii be done without further distur-
bance. The honor of the French army
must be upheld somehow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19

A Tennessee woman has sued the
Pullman company for 81, 999 because
she was compelled to ride from Nash
vile to Memphis in the same car with
a number ofmembers of the Tennessee
legislature. Her demands are moder-
ate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19

Griggs says that the decision in the
Northern Securities case in ''revoIu-
tionary." This being the case it is
just what the country seems to be in
need Of
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19

Somehow we feel no sympathy for
the dethroned sultan of Morocco.
Something really ought to happen to a
man who insistso on wearing a Mother
Hubbard wrapper when riding a bicy-
cle.-Atlanta Constitution.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19
AMERICUs. Ca, APRIL 10, 1908.

There seems to be no quarter given
or asked in the Red Cross war; hence
there are no wounded and no prison
ers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-04-19

An exchange has an article headed
Glow the president lives" We didn't
read it, because we already knew. He
lives on raw meat, tobasco sauce, brass
tacks and dynamite. Rome Tribune.