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The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
AFTER THE TRIAL
CONFESSED HER GUILT.
Woman who Cheated Government
Out of 81 200 Held for Grand Jury.

Woman who Cheated Government
Out of 81 200 Held for Grand Jury.
In the face of the testimony of two
witnesses who were present when the
nuptial knot was tied, Charlotte Hey
ward, who is held by the United States
authorities for drawing a pension while
living a married life, vigorously denied
that she had been married since the
death Of her soldier husband, at the
commitment trial before United States
Commissioner Ryals yesterday.
Nor was this all the testimony pre-
sented against the woman. The mar
riage license was introduced in evil
dence. She did not deny that she drew
the pension, but denied that she had
been married again.
After the trial was over the old
woman told United States Special Pen
sion Examiner Dover McClain and sew
eral others that she had been married
again. She seemed to think that 1t
was only necessary for her to protest
her innocence while in the presence OF
the commissioner
After hearing all the evidence Com
missioner Ryals decided to hold the
woman for action by the grand jury.
Bond was fixed at 5000, and being un-
able to give it, the woman was lodged
in the county Jail pending action by
the grand jury.
The amount which the old woman
fraudulently received from the govern
ment is more than $1,000, she having
received IS a month for the past thir-
teen years.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
IF TITLES ARE GOOD
COUNTY AND CITY WILL BUY VEH-
NON SHELL ROAD.
LESTER CONSENTS TO SELL.
ATTORNEYS INSTRUCTED TO EN-
ANIME TITLE AND DRAUGHT
PAPERS.

Special Meeting County Commits
sionCrS and Committee From city
Council Held Yesterday-Mr. Les
ter's Acceptance Presented by His
AttorneS-COunty Attorney Cam
md city Attorney Garrard viii
InVeStignte Title - Some Clouds
Will Have to BE Removed, But
Tiue Is Good.
At a joint meeting of the County
Commissioners ana the committee from
City Council held for the purpose of
taking action on the acceptance of the
offer of $4,000 for the Vernon Shell
road by it's owner, Mr.. d. b. Lester,
the county attorney and city attorney
were instructed TO examine the title to
the property, and draw up the proper
papers for the transfer.
The meeting was held at 4 o'clock in
the County Commissioners Court, all
of the commissioners except Chairman
Lathrop being present, Aldermen
Thomas and Schroeder appeared for the
city. Mr.. w. p. LaROche for Mr..
Lester, presented a letter in which he
accepted the offer of $4,000 for the
road, free of any reservations.
The county and the city attorney Will
take the matter UP shortly, and viii
make a thorough examination Of the
title. 1t is understood that, owing to
the granting of various franchise rights
by the Legislature to corporations for
various purposes, the title is somewhat
involved. but these irregularities will
not operate to make it defective.
Negotiations for the purchase of the
road by the county and city have been
going on for some time. The two cor
porations had some little difficulty in
agreeing among themselves, after when
a hitch was caused by the position
which the owner of the road assumed.
He did not wish to sell the whole tract
in fee simple, but rather to reserve a
strip wide enough to construct a street
railway upon. BY the terms of the ac
ceptance, however, he waived every
right, and sold the property without re-
striction or remembrance.
The purchase of the road is the dea tn
knell to the old toll system in this
county. The toll gate has existed here
longer than anywhere else in this sec
ton, and it has been a matter of won
der to visitors and residents alike that
it has not been abolished sooner. 1t
has not been an intrequent occurrence
for visitors to laugh outright when they
became aware of the fact that toll was
eXacted on the roads near Savannah.
Twice the price was paid for the YER
non road that was paid for the Skid
away road. At the time of that trans
fer, the purchase of the Vernon road
was forecasted in the Morning News.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
FAIR FUND NEARLY RAISED.
Aggregate Amounts of All Commit
tees VIII Come Close to $4,000.

tees VIII Come Close to $4,000.
Mr.. George w. Tiedeman, chairman
of the committees appointed by the
Savannah Racing Association to solicit
subscriptions from the merchants of
the city toward defraying the ex-
penses of the fall fair, will call a
meeting of the committees within a
few days. and a full report will then
be made. When asked concerning the
progress of the campaign for funds
Mr.. Tiedeman said:
Il shall probably call a meeting of
the committees Friday and then the
complete report Of the progress of the
work up to date will be made. I
have had no official reports of what
any of the committees are doing and
so can tell you nothing definite as to
what has been done. All that 1 know
about the progress of the canvass is
hearsay, but the reports seem to
agree that the committees are every
where meeting with success. I hope
that when the meeting is called that
they can report that the full amount
has been raised"
A member of one of the committees
said
The committee of which I am a
member has been able to accomplish
very little owing to the pressure of
business, which has kept us from 60
ing about and soliciting subscriptions.
l have talked with the chairmen of
several of the committees, however,
and all report that wherever they have
gone they have met with success and
that the subscriptions have been gen.
erouS.
The report of chairmen of several
committees whose work has not yet
been mentioned show that several of
them have raised amounts varying
from $500 to $500. If this were added
to the totals of the Broughton Street
Committee, which was more than ST.
300, and that of the East Bay Street
Committee, which was $500, and the
smaller amounts which have been re-
ported from time to time were also
counted in, 1 think you will find that
we have at least $4,000, or even more
pledged. 1 should not be surprised IL
when the call for the meeting of the
committees is issued for the latter
part of this week that the total
amount will have been raised.
THE fair project has taken i'm
mensely with the merchants and all
have heartily, entered into the work of
making it an unqualified success. The
list of prizes will be very attractive
enc, and this is bound to draw some
very good horses into the races. AS an
amusement center the fairA promises
to be far above the average. From the
business standpoint 1 do not think
that its advantages have been ques-
toned by anyone and the crowds that
will attend are bound to leave, in the
aggregate, large amounts of money in
the hands of the local merchants"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
w. C. PARTRIDGE
ON HIS WAY HOME.
Will Reach Savannah From Hong
Kong About Oct. 1.

Will Reach Savannah From Hong
Kong About Oct. 1.
Mr.. Walter G. Hartridge sailed yes
terday from Hong Kong for Savannah
and will arrive here the early part of
October. 1t is understood that he de-
cided upon this course in preference
TO remaining In Hong Kong until next
spring. 1t is necessary that he return
to zap in May, 1904, a year from the
date of the opening of the will of the
late King O'Keefe, when the estate
will be divided Mr.. Partridge is able
to come ito Savannah and spend the
winter, returning to Hong Kong in
March or April in time to reach Yap
before May /.
News of his coming was received
here by Messrs. O'Connor and O'Byrne.
Mr.. Hartridge's law partners, and was
known to Mr.. Hartridge's friends yes
terday. Mr. O'Connor is out of the
city and Mr.. O'Byrne could not be seen
last night in reference to Mr.. Hart
ridges plans. 1t is understood, how
ever, that inasmuch as nothing further
can be done towards a settlement of
the O'Keefe estate until next spring,
and as there is nothing to require Mr..
Hartridge's presence in the East until
then, he decided to return to SaVan-
nah. Mr. HaTtridge left here last
February, reached the CarolineS May
1, and after week there returned to
Hong Kong.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
TO INSPECT GOVERN
MENT WORK IN OCMULGEE.

Col. James B. Quinn left yesterday
afternoon for Dublin where he will
inspect the work that is being done
by the government toward improving
the river work in that section. The
principal character of the work now
going on is the removal of snags from
the rivers. clearing away any shoals
that may be in the process of forming,
and other work tending to improve the
Ocmulgee and keep it in good shape.
On former trips to Dublin Col. Quinn
has been handicapped in inspecting
the operations, owing to the high
water which has prevailed, but better
conditions are hoped for on this trip.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
GAYNOR FEELS SAFE
IN CANADIAN CITY.
TransnctinG business and Expects
To Die In Quebec.

TrRnsnctinG business and Expects
To Die In Quebec.
II do not believe that the United
States government will ever be able
to extradite me, and I expect to die
in Canada"
This statement was made by Col.
John F. Gaynor to Mr.. John Bresnan
in Quebec recently. Mr.. Bresnan Ie-
turned to the city yesterday morning
from Canada, where he spent his va
cation. For a week he was in the
company of Col. Gaynor, practically
his guest
Col. Gaynor and Mr.. Bresnan were
friends before the Carter exposure was
ever dreamed of, and the meeting in
the Canadian city was a pleasant one
for both parties. Col. Gaynor would
not permit Mr. Bresnan to go further
into Canada, but kept him in Quebec
He talked with the Savannahian and
expressed the belief that he will never
be brought here for trial.
There appears to be no truth in the
statement that Col. Gaynor is suffer-
ing from consumption. On the con-
trary, he is enjoying exceptionally fine
health and never looked better i'm his
brothers, viii and Ed, and is interested
in several big contracts, some with the
United States government Col. Gay
nor is really earning a comfortable
living while at the Chateau Fronte-
nae. He receives a great many business
kilograms and is working things from
long distance.
If you come to Savannah they will
give you -" suggested Mr.. Bresnan,
in talking with Col. Gaynor one day
when they were enjoying "a ride out
side Of Quebec.
The jovial fugitive from Justice
threw his head back and laughed.
They will never get me in Savannah"
said Col Gaynor. The Frontenac is
good enough for men and l expect to
spend my last days there. l know
just about how much chance / would
have in the United States Court in Sa-
vannah. l have a good many friends
down there, but they couldn't do me
any good. No; 1 don't even want to
be buried there When l die ! want
them to take my body to New York
and plant me there"
Col Gaynor is the same sort of man
he always was and is having a high
old time. He occupies four of the best
rooms at the Frontenac, transacts all
of his business and attends to his cor
respondence there, and all in all is
having a most enjoyable time. He is
very much in evidence, while Capt.
Greene is living a life of seclusion sew
eral miles from the Frontenac. Mr..
Bresnan did not even see Capt. Greene.
Col. Gaynor made it plain to Mr..
Bresnan that nothing would please him
more than to be able to slip into Sa-
vannah safely incognito.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
REVOLVER AND KNIFE
USED BY NEWSPAPER BOYS.
Press Carriers Engage In ARRAY
That Ended Seriously.

Press Carriers Engage IN ARRAY
That Ended Seriously.
dispute between carrier boys in the
rear of the Press office, on Whitaker
and ST. Julian streets, yesterday after
noon, resulted in the cutting of Willie
Sales and the shooting of Joseph Green,
both colOred.
Sales was badly cut in the back and
Green was shot in the leg. The news
paper carriers got into an alteration
while waiting for the issuing of the pa
per. and several stones were thrown.
Green sla shed Sales in the back. after
which Sales drew pistol and fired
two shots at Green, one bullet landing
in the leg.
The wounds of both negroes bled pro-
fusely and a great deal of excitement
was created. Constable Farrell made
one of the negroes a prisoner, and the
other was arrested by Detective Julius
Stark. while having his wounds dressed
in Solomons' drug store on Congress
and Barnard streets. Detective Stark
will appear against both boys in Po-
lice Court this morning when the mat
ter will be investigated by Recorder
MvriCk.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
RECORDER MYRICK GAVE
THE USUAL SENTENCES.

At yesterdays session of Police Court
Recorder Myrick presided and the usual
fines were imposed. The fact that the
Recorder had spent a pleasant vacation
in the North. did not mean anything
for the offenders.
Edna Lawson. a negro woman ar
rested by Patrolman Reisen for vagran-
cy, was remanded for trial in the City
Court. The woman was unable to sho "
that she had any regular means of live
lihood.
Lizzie Stephens. negro woman ar
rested by Patrolman Best for being
drunk and cursing on the street. was
given thirty days on the chaingang
without a fine.
Andrew Paul. a white man arrested
for drunkenness found by Patrolman
Jernigan in a pool of water, was fined
IS or fifteen days.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Mr.. ENTELMAN OFFERS
HANDSOME SILVER CUP

To BE Contested for by Veteran and
Fay Members of German VOIun-
tccrs.
Mr.. j. H. H. Entelman, a pay MEM
Der of the German Volunteers, has
presented that command with a solid
silver loving cup of handsome design
to be contested for annually by the
veteran. honorary and pay members
of the organization.
The command has decided to hold
it's annual shoot at some date in the
latter part of September. At that
time the cup will be shot for for the
first time. There are many good shots
among the pay and veteran list. and it
is probable that the competition will
be interesting. Other prizes, includ-
ing the company medal, will be offer
ed for the men in the ranks, who will
not be eligible in the competition for
the Entelman cup.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
NO IMPORTANT MATTERS
BEFORE CITY COUNCIL.

The regular session of City Council,
to be held tonight will hardly be at
tended by any interesting happenings.
So far as is known no business OF spe-
cial importance will be transacted, and
the meeting will not last a great while.
Alderman Garfunkels resolution limit
ing the power Of the Recorder to fines
OF $40 for violations Of cab ordinances
VIII be read for the second time ana
Dassed.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
COMMERCIAL BANK
WILL BE DEPOSITORY.

During the present week Gov. Ter
rell will designate another state depos-
itory for Savannah. This announce
patch printed in the Morning News
yesterday. The Commercial Bank is
certain to be selected by the Governor
The officers and directors are happy in
this thought. and the Southern Bank,
al present the only state depos tory in
Savannah, will have to divide the bust
ness with the Commercial Bank.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
TOOK SMALL CHANGE
AND HIS SHOES

d. F. Forest called at police head
quarters yesterday morning and re-
ported that two negroes had robbed
him of his shoes and 70 cents in cash.
Forest declared that the holdup oc-
Cured on the Louisville road about two
miles from the city at 1 O'Clock. He
was unable 10 furnish an accurate de-
scription Of the robbers, and il is doubt
full if an arrest will be made.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
LEAVES FOR PHILIP
PINES TO-DAY.

Lieut.. Julian L. Schley, United
States Engineer Corps, will leave to-
Francisco, whence he will sail for the
Philippines Oct l. Lieut.. Schley has
been spending the last two months,
since his graduation from West Point,
in Savannah. He has been assigned
to the Third Division of the Engineers
Corps.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Life Isn't worth Living

To one who suffers the maddening
agony of Eczema, letter and such ir-
ritating itching skin diseases. Every
roughness of the skin from a simple
chap to letter and Ringworm. even of
long standing, is completely. ouickIv
and surely cured by Tetterine. Is com.
fort worth so cents to you? That's the
price of Tetterine at drug stores or bv
mail from j. T. Shuptrine, Savannah.
Ga.-a6.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Guilty.

OF having the most popular and up
to-date resort in the city, is the popu-
lar verdict of the visitor TO the
Smoker" 10 Congress street, west.
The originator of the charming and
fascinating Peggy O'Neal Cocktail"
and the dashing and unequalled queen
OF summer drinks. Lou Dillon" We
handle case goods" only THE
Smoker, 10 Congress street. west.
Battle p. Winters. Mgr.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

Here is another opportunity to go
East at small cost. Atlantic Coast
Line will sell round trip tickets to
Philadelphia, Sept. 10, Ia, Is, good to re-
turn to and including Sept. %, at rate
$25.75. Quickest line to Philadelphia
by one hour and forty minutes Re
serve your space now at De Soto Ho-
tel Ticket Office. Both phones 73-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

Here is another opportunity to go
East at small cost. Atlantic Coast
Line will sell round trip tickets to
Philadelphia, Sept 10, IA, Is, good to re-
turn to and including Sept. %, at rate
$25.75. Quickest line to Philadelphia
by one hour and forty minutes Re-
serve your space now at De Soto Ho-
tel Ticket Office. Both phones Rad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
seaboard Air Line RAILWAY.

Low excursion rates to the national
capital Washington, D. c.. and return
Aug. 80 and 81, Sept. and 2. Costs
only $1S.25, good returning until Sent
25. or $l7.75. good returning until Sen,
10, via Seaboard Air Line. Full infor'
nation, city Ticket Office, 7 Ruu
street; phone 2S.--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
PRIV. SlBESTON WILL
REJ0IN HIS COMMAND.

Injured CaVnIryman Is Now Able to
Walk AbOut on Clutches.
Private George w. Sibeston, who
was injured in the Cossack race at
Camp Pulaski, is so much improved
that he is now able to be out for the
first time since he was taken to Fort
Screven to be attended by Army Sur
geon Gilchrist.
The young man was about yesterday
on crutches. DR.. Gilchrist says that the
broken legs will soon be as good as
they ever were, and that he will be
able to rejoin his command Company
c of the Seventh Cavalry, at an early
date.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

Southern Railway announces excep-
tionally low rate of $17.75 Savannah to
Washington and return, tickets to be
sold Aug. SO-S1, Sept. 1-2, good return
ing until Sept. 10, but can be extended
to Sept. rs, upon payment so
cents additional. Two trains daily.
Pullman sleeping cars and dining cars.
Fast and convenient schedules. City
Ticket Office 141 Bull street. Phones
$50.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
CUT W0MAN'S CLOTHES
INTO SMALL PIECES.

For cutting tho clothes Of Ella Jones
into small pieces, George Brooks, a
negro was arrested last night near
the Union station by Patrolman Crit
fin. Brooks was IN a jealous rage when
he used his knife and the woman COM
planned TO the uniformed man. The
prisoner will be given hearing IN Po-
lice Court this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Washington, ID. c., and Return
$17.75. --ls.

Via Atlantic Coast Line. Tickets to
be sold Aug. 80, 81, Sept. 1 and 2, re-
turn limit Sept. 10. 1903. Extension of
limit to Sept. rs. 1908. will be granted
upon payment of fifty cents and de-
post of ticket with Special Agent
Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Wash
ington, D. C. The quickest route by
one hour and forty-seven minutes.
Sleeping and Dining Car service unex-
celled.=ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

S2S.4o Savannah to Washington and
Return.
via Seaboard Air Line Railway-all
rail- Tickets on sale daily, limited for
return until Oct. 81. Double daily
service, through cars and quick sched-
ules. City ticket Office, Bull street.
Phone 28-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Washing ton, ID. g., and Return,
&I7,75

Via Atlantic Coast Line. Tickets to
be sold Aug. 30, 81, Sept. 1 and 2, re-
turn limit Sept. 10, 1903. Extension of
limit to Sept. 25, 1903, will be granted
upon payment of fifty cents and de-
post of ticket with Special Agent
Pennsylvania Railroad Station, Wash
ington, D. C. The quickest route by
one hour and forty-seven minutes.
Sleeping and Dining Car service unex-
celled.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

special summer excursion rate to
Hot Springs, Ark, and return via At
lantic Coast Line, $3.50 for the round
trip. Tickets to be sold on Wednes-
days and Saturdays of each week up
to and including Sept. 80, 1903, with
return limit sixty days from date of
sale. Ticket agents will furnish full
informa tion.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
MEETING OF C. V. A..

There was A small attendance at
the regular monthly meeting Of the
Confederate Veterans Association in
IT'S hall last night The rain which
commenced shortly before the hour
appointed for the meeting prevented
many from coming. only routine bust
ness vas transacted.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Sovereign Grand Lodge 1. o. o. f.
Baltimore, Md, Sept. 21-2G, 1903.

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell
round trip tickets at one fare, plus
81. Sept. 1920, inclusive, with return
limit Sept. rs. 1903. BY payment of 81
additional. at Baltimore, return limit
will be extended to Oct. 3, 1908. Superb
train-sleeping and dining car service
AID
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
SEPTEMBER'S COURT
HOUSE SALES
Offerings Were Few and Purchasers
Were Fewer,

There was no valuable property Of
fered at the September sales before
the Court House yesterday. There
were few bidders present, and most
of the property offered was withdrawn
on one bid.
Three pieces of land, strips on Bull,
Brady and Thirty-fifth streets, were
sold to Mr.. w. F. Slater, attorney, for
SIS each. The same purchaser also
bought an undivided half interest in
two small lots in East Savannah for
$3.50.
There were number of lots sold
for taxes, the county buying them in
every instance.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

$2S.4O round trip Savannah to
Washington, D. c.. and return, via At
lantic Coast Line. Tickets now on
sale. limited to return Oct. 81. 1903.
Passenger service unexcelled.
For Pullman reservations, rates, etc.
see tickets agents, De Soto Hotel. both
phones, 70, Gnd Union Depot. Bell
phone. 235; Georgia phone, N11.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

$3.50 Round Trip, Savannah to
Washington. D. c., and return. via At
lantic Coast Line. Tickets now on
sale, limited to return Oct. 81, 1903.
Passenger service unexcelled.
Fur Pullman reservations, rates, etc.,
see Ticket Agents De Soto Hotel, both
phones 70. and Union Depot, Bell phone
235. Ga. phone 911.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Excursion TO National Capital via
seaboard Air Line Railway

Aug. 30 and 81. Sept. and ?. good re-
turning Sept. 10, only slz75. or with
longer limit. good returning until Sent
g. only sis.25 to Washington. d. q
and return. city Ticket Office, Bull
street.-sd.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Especial summer excursion "a

speCIaI suIHIner EXCLUSION rate to
Hot Springs, Ark, and return via At
lantic Coast Line, $3.50 for the round
trip. Tickets to be sold on Wednes.
days and saturdays Of each week up
to and including Sept. 80. 1909 witb
return limit sixty days from date OF
sale. Ticket agents will furnish full
lnformation.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
socthes the child. softens the gums.
allays all pain. cures wind ccuc. ana
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea-
Twenty five cents a bottle.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
New York.

The best route to New York is via
Seaboard AIR Line Railway
and Old Dominion Steamship
Company. Leave Savannah 1910 a
m, arrive Norfolk 5:35 p. M; leave
Norfolk Z D m. and arrive New York
next afternoon at 2-affording a de-
lightful water trip of 10 hours. Ticket
Office. Bull street: phone 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-02
Low Excursion Rates to Washing
ton ID. G., and Returu

Via Seaboard Air Line, Aug. 80 and 81,
Sept. 1 and 2, good returning Sept. 10,
rate only $1775, or with longer limit,
good returning until Sept. 25, $1S.25.
Two through trains daily. City office, Z
Bull street.-ad.