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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30

Howe of the American Bar Associa-
ton, read a paper on civil and Com
mon Law in the Louisiana Purchase"
DIR. Walter F. McCaleb told the story
of New Orleans and the Aaron Burr
Conspiracy" DR.. w. r. Shepperd
discussed Louisiana in the Spanish
Archives" A paper by Prof. William
NJ. Sloane, who was absent, was read
by Prof. w. A. Dunning. its subject
being The World Aspects of the
louisiana Purchase"
With the close of the forenoon ses-
sions. the members of the Economist
and Historical Associations were enter
tanned at lunch in the Cabildo.
The afternoon session of the Econo-
mists was devoted to a discussion of
the Industrial problems of the South.
D. A. Tompkins of Charlotte presented
an interesting paper on the cotton IN
dustry. President Charles C. Thach
of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute
discussed the same subject. Richard
II. Edmonds of the Manufacturers
Record, Baltimore, was unable to be
present, but sent a paper, which was
read, on Some Southern Economic
Problems"
President Charles w. Dabney of the
University of Tennessee and President
C. w. Vawter OF the Miller Manual
Labor School OF Atbemarle, va, par
ticipated in the discussion of Mr.. Ed
monds' paper
A joint session of the Economists and
Historias. was held tonight in New
conlbe Hall. which is part of Tulane
University. A fashionable and intel
Iectual audience was present. Presi-
dent e. A. Alderman of Tulane made
an address, cordially welcoming the
delegates. In the absence of DR..
Henry c. Lea, president of the His
torical Association. his paper or
Ethical Values in History" was read
by Secretary Charles H. Haskins.
President Seligman discussed so
cial Aspect of Economic Law" s'@
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
FIRE AT WAYCR0SS.
Several Business Enterprises Suf-
fered from the Blaze.

Waycross, Ga, Dec. ga disas-
trous fire occurred in one of the prin-
cipal business blocks this afternoon,
and for a time the whole of lower
Plant avenue was in danger. Five
stores were temporarily put out of
business, and with two or three the
loss is quite heavy.
The fire started from a defective
flue in the barber shop of H. NJ. Dan
iels, in the wooden building owned by
J. A. Miller. 1t was not discovered
until the blaze had gained a good
Roadway. Chief Singleton of the fire
department was the first to see the
blaze from the fire station, just across
the railroad from the, building. When
the firemen arrived it was with great
difficulty that stream of water could
be got to the fire.
From the Miller building the fire
spread to the ceiling of the iron build
ing owned by E. Highsmith. Here
again the fremen had trouble in
reaching the blaze 1t was finally ex-
tinguished, however. without reaching
into any of the lower floors. Most
of the goods in the stores were ruined
or damaged by smoke and water.
The grocery store of A. P. Padgett
probably suffered greatest damage.
Mr.. Padgett was away from the city,
and his store was run by a clerk.
The amount of insurance on his stock
is said to be $3.50. The hardware store
of E. Highsmith also was badly dam
aged. His insurance was $500. The
plumbing and tin shop of C. A Lee
Count & Co. was damaged probably
to the amount OF 500, and was not
insured. H. M. Daniels barber shop
was insured for s40O, and was damaged
probably $50. H. t. Williams meat
market suffered only a slight loss.
The Miller building was one of the
oldest wooden buildings in the city
The insurance of $400 will cover all
loss. The Highsmith building was in
sured for $1,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30

mas Voices" and '.Tba K,ra h.
come, all rendered b. the an,i~a
scnool. Hunting For Santa Claus"
1 mSs prettlly sung by the infant class
5he other musical features were a
Tuet chorus. Bells of Christmas
zoe Siue; a solo and quartette, Faithful
9.,nepherds, and a duet and chorus,
Notes OF 10y" W 0''0' No.
tons there was a beautiful tabIaau
The Shepherds Vision" and the nan
Iomime, In the Army of Night. !"
During this pantomime the song, Long
ago IN Bethlehem" was sung. Rev.
MI. Edenfield addressed the school on
christmas" its history, its origin, and
us meaning to mankind. The closing
number of the programme was the ar
IINal OF santa Claus. with candy and
oranges for all the members of the
school,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
cuthbert's steady Growth.

Cuthbert, Ca, Dec. 29.-Cuthbert
merchants have enjoyed a splendid
Christmas trade, one of the best in
years.
Randolph county lands continue to
attract attention. Quite a lot of sales
are being made, and quite a number OF
new citizens are coming in. This is
also true Of Cuthbert. Vacant houses
are a thing of the past. and new ones
are occupied. as soon ais built. New
citizens are constantly coming in.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
Jacksonville Wants II.

jacksonville. Fla. Dec. 29.--At a meet
ing held to-day the Jacksonville Board
Of Trade. by almost unanimous vote,
passed resolutions requesting the SEN
ators and representatives. from this
state TO use their influence, and vote
for the ratification OF the treaty be-
tween the United States ana Panama,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
Isaac Berry, Wayeroan.

Waycross, Ca, Dec. 29.-Isaac Ber-
ry, aged 60 years, and a native Of
Dublin, Ireland, died in Waycross this
morning after short illness of pneu-
monia. Mr. Berry was mechanic
and came to this city about three
months ago from Jacksonville. The
remains were inferred in Lott Gene
terry this afternoon
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
REFORM ELEMENT LOSES.
No Change Granted I'm Open Hours
for Macon saloons.

Macon. Dec. 2s.-The Board Of Al
dermen tonight refused the petition
of the reform element for a change in
the laws covering saloons in Macon.
The board in it's license tax ordinance
again made the retail liquor license
$500, for the year, and reaffirmed all
the old saloon regulations.
The salaries Of the city attorney and
city engineer were raised $500 a year
each
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
DEATH IN A WRECK.
One Man Killed and Others Injured
on the Pennsylvania.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Dec. 29.-One man
was killed. two were seriously injured
and seven others more or less hurt in
head-on collision between Pennsyl-
vania limited train No. 5. westbound,
and an eastbound freight train at Lar
will, thirty miles west of here to-day
The wreck was due to a mistake by
Engineer Crowell of the freight train
in reading orders. He had been given
orders to meet the limited at I.arwall
at $780, but misread his orders at $50,
and was taking his time to make the
meeting point.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.
w. r. Gentry the Head of One Or
Eanixed AZ Charlotte.

ganized az Charlotte.
Charlotte. N. c., Dec. 2s.-The Capt.
tai City Telephone Company was
organized in Raleigh to-day. w. Z.
Gentry of the Bell Telephone Company
of Atlanta was elected president; L.
A. Carr OF the Interstate Company OF
Durham, vice president; d. I. Carson,
George Watts, Hunt Chipley and Ju-
liam S. Carr, directors. The Bell Com
pany has taken control of the Inter
state Company at all places save Dur
ham. 1t also controls the Home Tele-
phone Company Of Raleigh. Raleigh
and Charlotte will have the only in
dependent exchanges.
The new company chartered as the
Capital City is for the purpose Of con-
solidating the various telephone COM
panies in this state, and is regarded
as marking practically the end Of the
independent telephone movement.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
Joseph VcnabIe. CaIifornin.

Barlow. Fla. Dec. 2S-Mrs. Taggart
Of this city has just received a letter
conveying the news Of the death of
her uncle, Mr.. Joseph Venable, which
occurred short time ago in Los An
geles, Cal. Mr.. Venable was well
known here, having left about two
years ago for the Far West. He was
about "a years of age as
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
Porto Riean Gotten spotting.

San Juan, y. r., Dec. 29.-Officiai
reports from various parts OF the is
land SHOW thai the cotton IL spot
ting. due 70 the continued rains, ana
indicating "a possible setback for the
new enterprise
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

FUNERAL INVITATIONS. ~.
---~-~-~~-~~~---~~-~-~---
IRWIN-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Irwin oare in
vited to attend the funeral OF the for
mer from No. Al Lincoln street at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
SEALED BIDS

will be received until Jan. IA. 1904.
for the erection of City Hall for the
city OF Savannah. Ca, according to
II. w. Witcoyer. architect. Savannah.
Ca. Bio to be accompanied by certi-
fed check for per cent. OF amount
OF bid. Copies of plans and speclhca-
tons may be obtained upon applica-
ton 10 the architect. aid a deposit
OF twenty-five s25) dollars which
deposit TO he returned 20 the bidder
upon return OF the plans and specin-
cations. HERMAN MYERS, Mayor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
FIRE AT BENEvOLENCE.
store House and Stock of Goods of
G. G.. Berryman Burned,

Cuthhert, Ga, Dec. 29.-The store
house and stock of goods of c. G..
Bergman, at Benevolence, this coun-
ty, were burned last night about 10
o'clock. The Joss is complete, with no
insurance. The stock was valued at
$4,000. The fire is thought to have
been of incendiary origin, but no ar
rests have yet been made.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30
OFFICIAL.
LIQUOR LICENSES.

City, of Savannah, Office Clerk of
Council, Savannah, Ga, Dec. 26, 1903
The following applications to retail
liquor during year 1904 were read at
meeting of Council Dec %, 1903, and
referred to the Committee of the
Whole. c. v. HERNANDEZ, -
III Acting Clerk of Council.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30

-vlsltor-"won't you be glad 70 see
your little sister AGAIN." Bobble-
Eyes. haven't anybody to take cake
away from.v---chicago Daily New&
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-12-30

An ordinance to permit the firing of
firecrackers and fireworks during the
Christmas holidays as herein provided.
Section /. Be 1t ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Sa-
vannah. In Council assembled, that the
firing of frecrackers and fireworks is
hereby permitted in the city of Savan-
nah, on Liberty street, and south OF
Liberty street Except on Bull street
north of the parade eround). from Dec.
"a to Jan. /. both inclusive, and the
ordinance heretofore passed on this
subject is amended accordingly. Ex-
cept as herein provided firing of fire.
works and firecrackers in the city OF
Savannah is forbidden under penalties
Of existing ordinance.
Sec. 2. That the firing OF firecrack-
ers or fireworks in front or into For
syth Park is hereby forbidden under
the said penalties.
Sec. 8. That all ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict with this or
dinance are hereby repealed.
Ordinance passed Dec. Is. 1887.
a1 BONFIRES. 49,
An ordinance to permit bonfires in
the Park Extension or parade ground
during the Christmas holidays. ~
Section 1. Be II ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Sa-
vannah. in Council assembled. that the
building of bonffres in the Park Ex-
tension or parade ground from Dec.
"a to Jan. 1, both inclusive Is hereby al
lowed. k
Sec. 2. That all ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict with this or
dinance are hereby repealed. Ordi-
nance passed Dec. 15 1897. 100
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19
Much Interest is Aroused
Throughout State.
TRIAL WILL COME AMONG THE FIRST MONDAY
There are More Than Five hundred
Witnesses and Lexington Has
One Thousand Inh abitants

Columbia, S. c., Sept. IL
Judge Frank B. Gary, of Able
vile, has been appointed to pre-
side over the court in Lexington
at which J. H. Tilman will be
tried for the murder of Editor
N. C. Gonzales.
Judge Gage being i'll, Judge
Townsend was designated, but it
has been pointed out that Judge
Townsend is disqualified, as his
own court is in session at Wins
boro. Ex-Judge Bennett was
then appointed to fill one ofJudge
Cages appointments and it was
thought that he would be sent to
Lexington, but a telegram from
Chef Justice Pope to one of
Ti1man's lawyers today announ-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19

Condition. The Sewerage Sys-
tenn being inadequate to carry off
the sewage of the jail. This has
been the case in a greater or less
degree for Several Years. We
recommend that the county COM
mlssioners put new sewerage
in place of that now in use, which
will, in their Judgment, give per-
tect drainage. We also, recon-
mend that tank to hold not less
than 1000 gallons of water and a
gasoline or steam engine, as the
commissioners may select, be
purchased for the use of the Jail
and we would respectfully urge
upon the commissioners the
necessity for prompt action in
this matter regardless of reason
able cost.
We recommend that Mr.. Gus
Wilcox be appointed Notary
Public and Ex-OAice Justice of
the Peace for the 9O1st. district
G. M. to fill the unexpired term
of M. Luke, resigned.
We desire to express our dis
approval of the practise of few
people in sending anonymous
letters to our body charging in
fraction of the law against others
and recommend that in the future
such letters receive no attention.
We beg to refer merchants and
others to the State Law against
selling poisons, expect through
a licensed pharmacist and requ est
them to carefully examine same.
Also the law against keeping
places of business open on Sun
day. Com pliance with this re-
may save future trouble before
the courts.
We recommend that the road
commissioners of the various
districts see that the roads with
in their jurisdictions be kept in
good passable condition.
We desire to commend the
work of the cbaingang on the
public roads and trust that this
system of road building will con-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19
ALL ENGLAND IS STIRRED
BY ACTION OF CABINET

London. Sept. 1S.-Consterna-
ton and excitement caused by
the dramatic announcement of
Josph Chamber1ain's resignation
of the secretaryship for the COL
onies prevailed among all classes
in the United Kingdom to the
exclusion of every other topic.
The majority of the public only
learned the news from the morn
ing papers, and the astonish-
ment in many cases was so great
as to prevent the expression of
any coherent opinion.
The Pail Gazette thisafter-
noon sums up the general feeling
by describing the present crisis
as the most extraordinary in
the history of the government, :"
adding that what will happen no
one can forecast with any degree
of certainty"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19
To The People.

Fitzgerald, Ga, Sept, II, 1903.
Dear Friends;-
And now that we have been
laboring together for the past
seventeen weeks, and have seen
our work steadily grow from the
very first day, we are sure we
are right when we say; Surely
the people want this work to
prosper"
We shall try to organize our
work next Sunday. If we fail to
perfect an organization we shall
not be in the least discouraged
for we already have the co-opera-
ton of so many of our best
citizens that we are sure of sue
cess.
But we need you. Come with
us. Help us save the boys and
girls of Fitzgerald and colony.
The prospects are glorious.
Your Pastor,
EARL WARD PEARcE.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19
The Kappa Delta Kappas at Douglas.

The Kappa De1tas and their
friends who went to Douglas last
night feel that they have. a
grievance against the railroad.
There were about 80 in the party
that left hereabout $50 last night
reaching Doug1asabout 1Oo'c1ock,
and the school building as the
last speech on the Douglas side
was being made. The young
ladies, Misses Florence Miller
and Maggie Null, the Kappa
Delta Kappas presented their
side of the question in forceful
and convincing way. Mr.. Charles
N. Higgins, the other debater
on the Fitzgerald side, being too
sick to attend.
Messrs. Earl aud Frank Ward
were the Douglas debaters, and
were awarded the decision which
gives to Douglas the honor of
winning the series of debates.
Returning the party went to
the train about II o'clock and had
the pleasure of three hours wait
on side track, leaving Douglas
at 2 o'clock the party reached
Fitzgerald at 4 a. m. Some said
one thing and some another, but
all went to bed just before day.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19

tinue until every public road in
the county shall compare favor
ably with the best roads in the
State.
We congratulate the people of
the county upon the large in
crease in the tax values during
the past year, amounting, we are
informed, to over half million
dollars and upon the further fact
that the increase in desirable
citizens is also large.
We recommend that the Clerk s
desk in the Superior Court room
be enclosed with a railing. We,
also, recommend that a janitor
be employed, by the county com
missioners, at salary to be fixed
by them. The duty of said
Janitor shall be to look after and
and keep clean the public build
ings, included the jail, and per-
form such other duties as NAV
be required by the Commission
ers.
We recommend that the county
commissioners have built upon
the Jail lot a public closet, the
same to be connected with the
sewerage system of the jail.
We have appointed M. Hender-
son, Drew w. Paulk and w. w.
d. Branch, a committee 10 ex.
anime the books of the various
county officers and recon mend
that they receive three dollars
per day each for their services,
Said committee to file their re.
port with the grand jury at the
Spring Term 1904. Irwin Su.
perior court.
We recommend that jurors and
bailiff's be paid the same as dur.
ing the past year.
The committee appointed by
the last grand jury to examine
the books of the various county
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19

ces that Mr.. Gary will be appoint
ed.
The chief justice has not mott.
fed the governor. Somewhat OF
a sensation has been caused id
the state on account of the com
plications in appointing these
judges.
Mr.. Gary is brother of Justice
Eugene B. Gary, and Judge Err
nest Gary, and was speaker :.
the housefor several years. Lex
ington court convenues Mondav
Seven murder cases are to 81
tried, but the Tillman case wi
be one of the first called. Their
are more than 500 witnesses.
and Lexington has but 1000 e.
habitants. Special trains may 81
run from Columbia daily.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19

officers has made it's report to
this body which we make part of
these general presentments.
We recommend thatthe county
commissioners, in future ask for
bids on all purchases of supplies
for county convicts. We recon-
mend that these prcsentments
be published in the four county
papers and that they be paid SIS
each.
We recon mend that ]. II.
Young be paid $42.3O for sum-
.monsing 2S2 witnesses and that
D. A. McIunis be paid $98.5O for
summonsing 1876 witnesses.
We recommend that the county
ommissioners purchase Grim
inal docket for the use of the
grand jury, also docket for fines
and forfeitures of the superior
and county courts.
In taking leave of his Honor,
Judge D. M. Roberts, we beg to
assure him of our high apprecia-
ton of the very able and impair
tial manner in which he has held
the scales of justice in the past
wo weeks.
To Soliciter-Genera1, ]. F. De-
Lacy: Than whom is nota more
able prosecuting officer in the
state, we beg to return thanks
for his valuable assistance rend-
cred this body.
We desire to thank oureficient
bailiff Mr.. Dan Luke forhis faith.
full service to this body.
All of which is respectfully
submitted.
w. T. PAULK, Foreman,
AND SEVENTEEN OTHERS.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19
THE ELECTION IN DOUBT.
WILL BE HARD FOUGHT

| The advocates of the dispen-
sary bill are confident of success
on October 5th.
This confidence may lose them
the contest. There is consider
able money invested in the liquor
traffic in this county and it is
not presumed that the bar room
men will stand idly byand see the
election go against their interest.
Its an easy matter to conclude
after hearing the people through
the county talk, that the election
will go overwhelming for the dis
pensary, but talk will not decide
this contest, votes will and
Oct. 9th we may wake up to the
realization that we did not vote
often enough.
Several thousand campaign
documents are being issued to-
day and will be scattered broad
cast over the county and will of
course like all arguments and
advertisements have an influence.
The people who favor the dis
pensary as a rule are men with
out dollar at stake on the issue,
on the other hand men who have
their money invested and whose
business interest are at stake
are interestedin the defeat Of the
law. Indeed it is not certainwhat
the result will be.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
SUPERIOR COURT, IRWIN COUNTY

We, the grand jury, selected
and sworn for the Sept. term
1908, beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing general presentments:
We have, through committee,
examined the books of the Justice
of the Peace of the vorious dis
tricts and find the same correct
except the books of c. W. Brough-
ton, J.. P. Sweat and w. L. Con-
ger, which were not presented
for examination.
We have received the report Of
Tax Collector D. J. Hogan, on
specific taxes for 1908, and find
the same correct except a few
who paid the tax but did not reg
lister, and one case where the
party refused to pay. We recon-
mend that tax collector look into
the latter case and collect the
tax, if due, and see that all parties
subject to pay specific tax shall
register as the law requires.
We have examined the pauper
list and rncommend that Crecy
Bai1ey's allowance be increased
from $500 to $500 per month;
Mrs. Elizabeth Edmons from
$500 to $500 per month; Terry
Young from $500 to $500 per
month; that Mrs. Mary Rogers
be placed upon the pauper list
and allowed $500 per month.
Also Phillips Holmes be allowed
$500 per. month. Also Henry
Driggers to be allowed $500 per
month. Also Frank Gibson to
be allowed $500 per month.
We have examined the pension
list and find pensioners entitled
to the amount they receive.
We, as a body, have examined
the public buildings and beg
leave to submit the following re-
port: We find the court house
in fairly good condition, but be-
lieve that a few coats of paint
on said building would be prof.
table to the county, and recon-
mend that same be done. We
find The Jail In Bad Sanitary
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1903-09-19
Absent Officers are all Re-
called by Bulgaria.
DETAILS OF THE MASSACRE ARE FEARFUL
The Mobilization Of Entire Bulgarian
Arms for Display Of Strength
Is Now Being Urged.

Sofa, Sept. 1.-THE foreign
Office here has received relia BILE
information that the Turks have
destroyed the town of Kastoria,
SO miles south of Monastir and
have massacred the population.
The report of a massacre at
Kastoria comes from sourses
admitting of little doubt, though
the details are lacking. It was
received with the gravest concen
by officials here.
The population of Castoria
numbers about 10000 and the
massacre of such a number in
one place, if the report be true,
exceeds anything which has yet
occurred in Macedonia.
At the present critical moment,
when popular feelings is,intense,
the effect of the report of such
stupendous slaughter may be
most serious.
The press is assuming a be1li-
cose tenor. The Devnick to-
night complains that the govern