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The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
CONFLICT IN AUTHORITY
OF CHURCH AND COURT.
Church. Authority to Try Issues

Church's Authority to Try Issues
Between Its Brethren.
An unusual status of a legal pro-
ceeding became apparent when, in the
Superior Court in the trial of the case
of H. w. Way against G. w. Reed yes
terday, it was learned that there was
some conflict in the authority of church
and court.
AS bar to the reopening of the
case, the defendant pleaded that the
matter had been taken up by an &c
clesiastical court, subsequent to the
time that the last verdict was rem
dered in the case, and before any judg
ment was rendered, and that it was,
therefore, improper to now reopen the
case for the purpose of entering up
judgment on the verdict.
The suit was instituted for the col
lection of $400 rent. 1t has been tried
five times during the six years it has
hung fire in the courts. The first YER
dict was for the plaintiff; in the sec
ond trial the defendant undertook to
defend himself without the aid of
counsel, with fair degree of success,
the hearing resulting in a mistrial;
at the third trial another verdict for
the plaintiff was rendered; an execu-
ton was issued before a Judgment
was entered up on the verdict, which
execution was levied on property of
the defendant, and on the hearing of
the objections made the levy was va
Gated.
Now the plaintiff has applied to the
court for leave to enter up judg-
ment on the verdict obtained some
four years ago. The defendant in an
swer submits that the parties litigant
have joined issue before committee
of brethren of the Presbyterian Church
according to the article of the West
minister confession of faith, and that
the case should, therefore, not be re-
opened in the courts. He says, fur
thermore, that the statute of limita-
tions has run in the courts, and that
the matter was adjudicated by a nom
suit granted by Judge Norwood in the
City Court several years ago.
The plaintiff is represented by Gig
nilliat & Stubs, and the defendant by
w. r. Leaken. The case was argued
before Judge Barrow yesterday morn
ing for several hours, the court re-
serving his decision at the conclusion
of the argument.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
PANIC NARROWLY AVERTED.
Many in Audience at Theater
Thought There Was IA Fire.

There came near being a stampede
of serious proportions at the theater
last night during the Knights of Ply
thias minstrels, and but for the cool
ness of several people the result
might have been disastrous.
Mrs. Claudia Hazen White, dramatic
expressionist, in the rhymed story of
Perdita, was holding the boards when
the cry of fire was started. 1t began
by one or two persons saying fight"
which in a moment became transform
ed into fire." causing those in the
house to rise from their seats and
start for the doors.
There were no shouts or screams
but those who thought that there was
a fire seemed anxious to get out, and
for a moment the situation was Sc
rious. Patrolman Best, who was on
duty, did much to quiet the audience,
and members of the Knights of Py-
thias silenced the crowd by lifting
their hands and announcing that there
was no danger.
At police headquarters it was stated
that the cry of fight" was started by
the passing of the Elks on their way
to the Sacred Heart Church fair. The
Elks made quite little noise and the
police say that this caused some one
to call out fight.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
MET THE BUSINESS MEN.
Greater Georgia Committee Dined
mt lannon's and Made Launch Trip.

Greater Georgia Committee Dined
mt BannOn's and Made Launch Trip.
The Greater Georgia visitors reached
Savannah on the Centrals morning
train from Atlanta. They were met
at the depot by Secretary w. j. Dom
Ian of the Chamber of Commerce and
escorted to the De Soto. Later they
visited the Chamber of Commerce
where they were met by number
of the directors and members.
Among those present were President
]. II. Estill Vice Presidents Leopold
Adler and w. w. Williamson, and
Messrs. John NJ. Egan, T. Mayhugh
Cunningham, j. j. Kirby, Pleasant A.
Stovall, b. II. Levy, S. Krouskoff, w.
d. Krenson, John d. Carswell, ]. Law
ton Heirs Oscar S. Kulman, Frank
c. Battey and r. Il. Youmans. The
visitors were introduced by Maj. j.
Ferris Cam and Secretary Donlan.
A little later Mr.. j. K. Orr in re-
Spouse to a request for information
relative to the movement outlined the
plans of the Greater Georgia AsSocia-
ton. He hoped Savannah would join
in by making a contribution. Mr..
Krouskoff asked if the railroads were
going to help. Mr. Egan stated that
the Central road now sepnd about $25,-
900 year in advertising the state.
Col. Estill informed the meeting that
the action of Savannah in regard to
the movement would be determined at
the night meeting. He mentioned the
citys many advantages and business
Importance, and said that any publica-
ton advertising Georgia could not ar
ford to leave Savannah out.
From the Chamber of Commerce the
visitors were taken to the City Ex-
change where they met Mayor Myers,
and were also taken to a number of
the banks and business houses. In
the afternoon, accompanied by MessrS.
Cam and Donlan, they visited Thun-
derbolt, and took dinner at Bannon
Lodge.
Later the party was Joined by Col.
Esti1l and Mr.. c. H. Dorsett, a visit
was paid the Yacht Club, and a naph-
tina launch trip was made to Whining
ton Island and back. The return was
not until rather late. and the remain
der of the evening before the meeting
was spent at the De Soto.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
PREPARATIONS FOR
MEMORIAL DAY.
Indications Are That There Will Be
Over 1000 Men in Parade.

Indications Are That There Will BE
Over 1000 Men in Parade.
Preparations are in progress for the
Memorial Day exercises on Sunday and
Monday, the committee of the Con-
federate Veterans Association, the
Daughters of the Confederacy and the
military being particularly active.
Nearly all of the military commands
will appear in full dress uniform in
stead of in the fatigue uniform as at
first determined. Orders have been is
sued from headquarters of the First
Regiment of Infantry and from the
Georgia Hussars instructing the hen
to appear in full dress uniform.
The Daughters of the Confederacy
will meet this morning at the Confed-
crate Veterans hall in the Chatham
Artillery Armory for the purpose of
discussing the plans for the Memorial
Day exercises and making wreaths.
They will also visit Laurel Grove
Cemetery and commence the prepara-
ton of the graves with the floral Of
ferings.
The several committees appointed by
the Confederate Veterans Association
have had much work to do. The band,
bugler, orator and chaplain have been
engaged. A musical programme for
the evening of the 9th is being ar
ranged by Mr.. Theus. The Daughters
of the Confederacy will also participate
in the exercises on that occasion.
Altogether the exercises promise to
be the most elaborate and imposing
ever held on Memorial Day. 1t is
estimated that nearly 1000 persons will
be in line of march from the Court
House Square to Laurel Grove Gene
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
WILL ENTERTAIN
~ INSURANCE MEN.
Trolley and Boat Rides and Fish
supper for visitors.

Trolley and Boat Rides and Fish
supper for Visitors.
Arrangements have been made by the
local underwriters to entertain the del
egates to the convention of Georgia
Underwriters to be held in Savannah
Friday and Saturday. The insurance
men will meet in the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce, and the ad-
dress of welcome will be delivered by
Maj. ]. Ferris Cam.
Except for the entertainments that
have been arranged, the remainder of
the programme is in some doubt 1t
is not known just which of the visitors
will respond to the address of welcome
1t has been arranged to give the dele
gates a trolley ride Friday afternoon,
the cars leaving the Chamber of Com
merce building at $50 o'clock. Satur-
day noon there will be a trip on the
water. followed by fish supper at the
Bannon Lodge.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
OFFER OF HARPER'S WEEKLY.
To Issue Its Greater Georgia Num-
Der Sometime in June.

Der sometime an June.
Mr.. ]. H. Gould, representative of
Harper's Weekly, who was one of the
party representing the Greater Geor-
gia Association in Savannah yester-
day, tells the reasons that led his pa
per to decide on printing a Greater
Georgia edition, as it will in the early
part of June
Mr.. Gould came South last October
to exploit this part of the country
with a view of getting out a special
edition that should be devoted to the
development of the South. He found
that he had a Herculean task before
him because of the extent of the COM
mercial and industrial development
and the number of things that would
require special treatment.
After seeing the field he went North
for conference with the proprietors
of the paper and as a result of this
meeting the Greater South number
was postponed. Mr.. Gould returned
South in February, stopping for three
weeks in Charleston and then coming
to Savannah for a short time. The
Chamber of Commerce had just been
organized and was not in a position to
give the data and information that he
desired and he went to Augusta and
finally to Atlanta.
1t was there he came in touch with
the Greater Georgia movement, that
is, with it's originators, and he found
so much enthusiasm, and found that
Georgia really had so much to justify
this feeling of hopefulness that he,
too, became enthusiastic, and, with the
permission of Harper's Weekly, made
the proposition to print an edition de-
voted to the movement. Needless to
say this proposition was accepted at
once.
The Greater Georgia number will be
a regular issue, but will be known as
the Greater Georgia issue, and will
have from twenty to twenty-four pages
devoted TO the subject. Both the print
ing and the Illustrations will be the
best that can possibly be furnished, Mr..
Gould says.
A natural question in this connec-
ton is Where does the paper secure a
profit?" This was asked Mr.. Gould
last night He explained that the own
ers of Harper's Weekly among them
]. PierpOnt Morgan and w. c. Whit
ney, are largely interested in property
in the South, especially railroads, and
that any movement that will benefit
the state will have a corresponding
benefit on this property so that the
offer is not so altruistic as it would at
first SEEM
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
LIGHTS AND MANY PICTURES

Placed I'm the Chamber of COM
merce for Yesterdays Meeting.
The main room of the Chamber of
Commerce was lighted for the first
time last night at the Greater Georgia
Association meeting. The electricians
have been at work on the wiring for
some time, but it was only through
rush work that they finished in time
for the meeting. The results were sat-
isfactory however, even if hurried, for
the four arc lights that have been
placed in position gave an excellent
light.
A number of pictures have been hung
on the walls of the main room. They
are large photographs of prominent
buildings, and Illustrations of gather
ings and other notable events that have
taken place in the city. They were
presented the Chamber of Commerce
by Capt. NJ. Ed. Wilson.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
Low rates to Albany Ca acco,

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 its line in Geor-
gia to Albany, Ga, April q, with re-
turn limit April 30, at rate one fare
plus rs cents for the round trip Sea-
board Air Line Railway is the short
line, and offers attractive schedules
from Savannah to AltWny, via Cordele.
Full information, City Ticket Office. No.
Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
Funeral of Mrs. Isabella Roach.

The funeral OF. Mrs. Isabella Roach,
whose death occurred Monday morn
ing, took place yesterday from her late
residence, 410 Charlton street, east, at
4 O'Clock. Services were conducted
both at st. Patricks Church and at
the cemetery by Father Quinlan and
was largely attended. The following
gentlemen acted as pallbearers: VIM.
Fogarty, J. Mccarthy, J. Roach, G. w.
Pool, r. A. Clemance, Thos. Fogarty
and C. A. Bart. The floral designs
were many and beautiful. The inter
ment was in the Cathedral Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22

Miss Thornbury. president of Thorn
bury College, will chaperone a pleas
ant party through Europe the coming
summer. The itinerary to include TIA
iy, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Bel
GUM, France and England, the beau
tiful trip up the Rhine and the coast
cities of the Mediterranean. Miss
'rhornbury has made a study of for
eign travel, and the educational advans
tages will be emphasized. For partic-
ulars address Miss Thornbury, 42S
Peachtree, Atlanta, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
KILLED HIS HORSE
S. DICH WANTS DAMAGES

A suit for the recovery of 5000, the
value of a horse owned by S. Dich,
which was killed by an engine on the
Tybee branch of the Central of Geor-
gia Railroad last September, was in
stituted in the City Court yesterday.
The complainant alleges that his
horse was grazing in a pasture ad-
joining the right of way of the rail-
way company, when without any
warning of its approach, the engine
struck the horse and killed it. The
plaintiff is represented by r. L. Cold
ing
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
LUTHER LEAGUE
INSTALLED OFFICERS.

At the semi-monthly meeting of the
Luther League of Savannah, held last
night in the Sunday-school room of the
Lutheran Church of the Ascension, the
officers elected at the regular annual
meeting were installed.
The business of the meeting being
over, an informal programme of music
was enjoyed, and refreshments were
served.
AS it is one of the functions of the
league to arrange for a number of en-
tertainments, plans were arranged for
a grand moonlight ride, to be given by
the league in June.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
To Ladies'.

where can 1 get a lunch down
down town." some ladies have asked.
There is but one place especially fitted
up for ladies-that's Hicks. Over his
regular restaurant he has fitted up
for ladies one of the incest restau-
rants in the country. 1t is clean, airy,
quiet; men do not eat in this restau-
rant. and ladies have full protection.
-od
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
Go North hY Sen.

For rest, recreation and a pleasant
trip travel via Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company steamers,
Savannah to Baltimore and Philadel-
phia. Through tickets sold to Wash
ington, Newa York, Boston, Elmira,
Ptttsburg, Buffalo, Chicago, ETC., at
fares lower than via rail and include
meals and stateroom berth on steamer
]. W. Smith, agent, 112 Bull street.
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
CITY HAS ON
HAND S22O,438.65.

There is now in the city treasury a
surplus of 1920 1855 and the city is in
better shape than it has been In a
long while. At this time last year the
Mayor and the chairman of the FL
nance Committee were busy figuring
how they could close the year. The
showing is gratifying TO those who
are guarding the city's money.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
HAS STARTED PAVING.

The work of paving Henry street
has begun at East Broad street. and
with favorable weather conditions the
director of public works hopes to finish
the street by May 20. East Broad
street and Park avenue will follow
next in the order named. Whitaker
street and Abercorn street will be paved
when Park avenue has been finished,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
At Shakespeare's Home

'I am finishing a tour of Europe;
the best thing I've had over here is "A
box of Tetterine 1 brought here from
home"-C. H. Mcconnell. Mgr. Eco
nomical Drug Co., of Chicago, Ill.
Tetterine cures itching skin troubles;
soc a box by mail from ]. T. Shup-
trine, Savannah, Ga, If your drug
gist don't keep tad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
FLOWERS Fer
CONFEDERATE DEAD

The committee of the Daughters Of
the Confederacy who have in charge
the decorating of the Confederate
monument on Decoration Day ask the
public for contributions for this pur-
pose and for deccra ting the graves of
the Confederate dead, and ask further
that such contributions as are made
be sent to the home of Mrs. ]. S.
Wood, No. 500 Whitaker street, before
4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
For Over sixty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
TMenty-five cents bottle.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
An Elegant Pool Table and Leather
Lounge Combined.

This is one of the elegant curiosities
of the times, An entire outfit, ivory
balls, cues, etc. When pool table not
in use it is a lounge and probably the
most elegant and sumptuous one in
the city. Call and see it. Lippman
Drug CO-ad,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
CABMAN WAS FINED.
Man who Had to Answer Three
Charges Paid so Fine.

Fines were imposed by Recorder My
rick in Police Court yesterday in the
cases against the cabmen arrested in
front of the De Soto by Patrolmen
Malphus and Reisen. and it was made
known that drivers of cabs will be pun
ished severely when ever they violate
the city ordinances.
Edgar Jones, the first negro arrest
ed after the issuing of the edict, was
fined $40 or 80 days. He had three
charges to answer. j. F. Miller and
John Carroll were each fined S. and
admonished to be careful in the flu
ture. All of the fines were paid and
within half an hour another cabman
was sent in from in front of the De
Soto, for the same offence. He will
be arraigned this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
DOCTORS DISCUSSED MEDI-
CINE AND CONVENTION.

The Georgia Medical Society held its
April meeting in the banquet room of
the De Soto last night. President ].
G. FARRELL presided. Interesting pa
pers were read by DR.. J. G. VanMar-
ter, DR.. E. r. Corson and DIR. w. B.
Orear and addresses relative to the
recent state meeting at Columbus
were made by Dr. w. w. Owens and
DIR. II. H. Martin. At the conclusion
of the meeting a lunch was served.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
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 ]. Lippman,
corner Congress and Barnard streets,
Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
s2O.4O Savannah to Richmond, Va,
and Return.

Southern Railway offers the above
rate account Southern Educational
Conference. Tickets to be sold April
20 and q, with return limit April Is
Excellent service and convenient
schedules. For information apply City
Ticket Office, 141 Bull street, phones
S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
southern railway to Columbia, $. 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., 1903-04-22

Your business cares will vanish IL
you always call for Cooks Imperial
Evtra Dry. when you drink cham
pagne.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-22
The indications for to-day ara for
fair weather.

Very SeasonabIe 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.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24
ELECTION CAUSES CHANGES.
Roster of officers by Axiliary to Span
ish War Association.

The Mary a. Babcock Auxiliary to the
Lawton Command, Spanish War Veterans,
at its recent election changed a number
of its officers, this being rendered necessary
by the enforced absence from the city of
members of the old staff. Mrs. Mary
Sanger Driver was elected president; Miss
Rachel Levy, senior vice president; Mrs.
Isabella Saers, Junior vice president; Mrs.
George B. Johnson treasurer: Mrs Grace
D. WOODBURY., recording secretary; Mrs.
mamie Burke Lewis. conductress; Mrs. Mil
dred NJ Van Rewth, color bearer These
officers were installed by the acting dis
trfst president, Mrs. Ball.
The auxiliary also elected delegates and
alternates to the District Assembly as fol-
lows: Mrs. Agnes J. Little and Mrs. Mamie
B. Lewis, delegates; Mrs. Grace D. Wood
burn and Miss Rachel Levy. alternates.
Miss Rachel Levy was Endorsed by the
auxiliary for delegate to the National As
sembly, which meets in Hartford, Conn.
late in September.
The Edith h. Roosevelt Auxiliary to the
4th Immune Command has elected as dele
gates to the District Assembly Miss Cor
neiia Clay and Mrs. Martha Spencer, and
alternateS. Mrs Ferris and Mrs. Leta Fer
gUson. The auxiliary indorsed Mrs. Isabel
Wcrrel Ball for delegate to the National
Assembly
The District Auxiliary is entitled to four
delegates 20 the National Assembly. and
as there are four auXiiiarieS in the District
each dominates a member of its auxiliary.
and this nominee is confirmed by election
in the District Assembly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24
CONGRESS HEIGHTS.
New Fire Engine Went Into Commits
sion Yesterday

The Congress Heights fire engine was put
into commission yesterday by Chief Belt.
The engine house is the largest engine
house in the District of Columbia and cost
more than any other building of similar
character. Foreman LuSkey has charge of
the company and has eight men under him.
The building cost $4,000 and has a large
tower. The horses said to be the best in
the District service. Colonel Randle who
donated the ground upon which the engine
house is situated, said that the District
Commissioners deserved the thanks of the
entire community in securing this excel
lent protection of property from destruction
by fire, and that they had demonstrated
that they had no favored section. He add
ed that their laborious and tedious work Is
appreciated by all citizens who have the
interest of the District at heart
The residents of Congress Heights last
night presented the company with a large
American flag. The people of Congress
Heights are delighted with the new com
pany, and with the promptness with which
it was put into service. the town was
without any fire protection whatever until
yesterday. when the new engine went into
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-24
THE FIRE RECORD.
The Department Responds to Three
Alarms,

Several companies of the fire department
passing over the streets this morning about
$40 o'clock, in response to ar alarm.
aroused a number of families and some
of the more curious persons left their beds
and followed the fremen to the grocery
store of George Waesche. 1856 Sd street
northwest. The fire in the store had been
discovered by neighbor. He turned in
an alarm and then aroused the occupants
of the upper portion of the building. BY
the time the firemen reached the house
the flames had complete possession of the
store. The firemen succeeded in saving
the upper part OF the building. The dam
age to the stock Is estimated at $l,Hn.
and $500 will repair the damage to the
building. The building and stock are in
Sured
A slight fire occurred in the grocery
store of James Davis 326 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, about 4::s0 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. The fire was caused
by the explosion of an oil stove. and the
blaze was eXtinguished by Mr.. Davis be
fore more than s. damage had been done.
NO. ii engine company responded to a
local alarm of fire about 80 o'clock and
extingutshed a blaze in the window at
Lewis Silverman'S cigar store. A., 10th
street. The damage amounted to only
fHw dollars.