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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
CITY WILL HAVE
LARGE BALANCE
TO BEGIN NEW YEAR ON.
CHAIRMAN OF FINANCE COMMIT
TEE MAKES ESTIMATE.

Alderman Dixon Says There Will Be
S125,OOO Carried Over Mt End OF
the Year-This Amount is Not a
Haphazard Guess, But Was Ar
rived at by Hard Work, Carefully
Estimating the City's Income ana
Expenses for Balance of Year.
Alderman James NJ. Dixon, chairman
of the Finance Committee of Council,
says the city will carry over in the
treasury a balance of $125,OOO at the
end of the year.
This statement is not made off-hand,
but is the result of several days work
which Mr.. Dixon has put in investi-
eating the financial condition of the
city.
On Oct. 81 there was $153,67s08 in the
treasury. The city's income for the
balance of the year has been estimat-
have to be payed out has also been
figured out as closely as possible
Leaving due allowance for small I'M
expected expenses, Mr.. Dixon says the
city will have $125,OOO at the end of the
year.
Mayor Myers, it will be remembered,
complained a short time ago about the
amount of money on hand in the
treasury. The city then had on hand
more money than at the same time
during any previous year, but the
Mayor thought the amount should be
even larger, by reason of the money
that was obtained this year from the
sale of real estate
If the $125.000 is carried over as pre-
dicted, it will be by far the largest
balance ever known at the end of a
year. 1t will place the city at once in
a position to meet all the unusual ex-
penses, incident to the building of the
City Hall, and the other improvements
that are being made. Already almost
$4,000 has been spent on the City Hall,
so that with the balance that it is
thought will be carried over. it can be
almost entirely paid for without draw
ing upon next years income. The con-
tract price for the building is $20S,000
The city is in better financial con-
ditiOn than ever before" said Chair
man Dixon of the Finance Committee,
in discussing the subject. 1--WE will
carry over a much larger balance than
has ever been known. I have estimat-
ed the amount at about SIPS, 900, and
am certain it will not vary very much
from that. With such a balance on
hand at the beginning of the year, we
can easily pay for the improvements
already under way, and make a great
many more"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
Hitch Not Discussed.
"JUDGE PARKER" THE CAT,
FELL FROM WINDOW.

One of the most remarkable in
stances of the virility of the cat was
brought to light yesterday, when a fe-
line, which had taken up his abode
in the Morning News business office,
returned, after an absence of three
weeks.
About four months ago the cat first
made his appearance in the office. His
favorite position was on the ledge of
the counter nearest the door. Here he
would doze for hours at time until
some mongrel cur made it's appear
ance and then he would awaken all
of his energies and pounce down on
the unsuspecting canine like ton of
brick.
So constant was the cat in his affec-
lions for those around the office that
he was finally adopted as the official
head of the mice DISCRIMINATING bril-
gade. He was given the name of the
next President, Judge Alton B. Par
ker. When not on duty in the business
office the cat would climb to the sixth
floor and spend the night in the COM
posing room. One night he either fell
or was thrown from a window on the
sixth floor to the pavement below. His
NilSS do hG vi clS 6CA hAlhoCll away COulu
be heard block. and when no trace
of him was discovered the next morn
ing, 1t was supposed he had been
killed.
When the story was repeated to
Parker enthusiasts some of the more
skeptfcal accepted it as an III omen.
To these It will be some comfort to
know that early yesterday morning
Judge Parker found his way back into
10. AaNg 81
to take his old position of vantage
over wandering CANNES Both Of his
eyes were badly damaged, indicating
he had fallen on his head, and his
back seemed to be badly injured. He
could barely pull himself around on
the floor but is mending rapidly and
is being carefully looked after.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
RODE C0L0NEL'S HORSE
AND MADE HIS ESCAPE.
Arrest of Suspect Has Been Made by
Patrolman Hicks.


Patrolman Hicks.
William Robinson, a negro, was ar
rested by Patrolman Hicks yesterday
on suspicion, 1t being thought he is a
negro who ran away from the police
station last Monday, just as he was
beginning to serve a thirty-day SEN
tence. The negro denies he is the man
wanted and some of the police officers
also say he is not the right negro, but
others think he is.
The William Robinson, who ran
away was tried in Police Court Mon
day morning and sentenced to serve
thirty days. He was held at the sta
ton house to work there and the same
afternoon was sent to take a horse to
Col. w. L. Grayson to ride in the pa
rade, which marked the opening of
the carnival. The horse was delivered
to Col. Grayson, but the negro did not
return to the police station.
Though the name of the man under
arrest is the same as the one who es-
capped, he contends he is a different
person and some of the officers agree
with him. He remained at the police
station such a short time that it is
difficult for the officers to be certain
whether the man caught is the right
one. Officers who will know positive
ly will look at him this morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
VERY LIGHT VOTE Is
ANTICIPATED TUESDAY.
Local Interest Centers I'm Race in
the Doubtful States.

Local Interest Centers i'm Race I'm
the Doubtful states.
Very little interest is being mani
tested in Tuesdays election here, as
the result is already known. Local
interest centers in the contest in New
York and other doubtful states.
What few bets have been made In
Savannah have been on the outcome in
New York, odds of seven to five being
offered freely.
Full returns of the election will be
given from the Morning News office.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, and the Citizens Marching Club
will also give full returns,
In accordance with the usual rule the
Superior Court will not be in session
on Tuesday.
Some one sent a large lot of Popu-
list tickets to Rev. A. M. Williams,
and while DR.. Williams says he is not
a Populist, he believes any one who
desires to vote the Populist ticket
should be allowed to do so, and he will
gladly furnish them with ballots.
Rev. J. A. Smith will also furnish
ballots to those who desire to vote the
Prohibition ticket. Some one sent
him a number of Swallow ballots.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
HUSBAND WANTED TO SEE
THE DANCING GIRLS.
Drunken Man Lost Wife and Wanted
to Sit with Dancers.


A half-drunken countryman was TAX
ing in the Pike attractions last night,
and was charmed by the display of
girls in front of Wonderful Asia.
Come on. Mariaer." he said as he
attempted to drag his unwilling spouse
to the ticket stand.
Rather than make a scene, Maria
consented to enter with her lord and
master, but the show had hardly start
ed before she left the old man and
sought the open air.
Apparently rather glad to lose his
wife just then. the countryman made
his way up to the stage where the
dancers and Syrians were seated, and
finding a vacant chair. proceeded to
occupy it.
In vain the Syrians in broken Eng
fish tried to tell him he was not want
ed there. and finally when mild means
failed. they tumbled him to the
ground.
There being no seats convenient, the
countryman continued to occupy ma
lures chair, and during the course of
the performance, shouted his indorse-
ment of the dancing from time to
time.
When the man emerged from the
show with rather a shame-faced air,
his wife was watching, and without
further ado. pounced upon her maud
lin husband and when last seen. had
him headed for the trolley car.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
TROOP H AFTER RECRUITS
FOR CAVALRY SERVICE.
Crack HOrsemen at Carnival Are
Also Serving Uncle sam.

Also Serving Uncle sam.
1t is not generally known that Troop
H, Seventh Cavalry, which has been
giving exhibition drills at the carni-
val, has for it's ostensible object, the
getting of recruits for the cavalry
branch of the service.
One recruit has been secured thus
far, a soldier who was at Fort Screven
in the artillery branch of the serV-
ice. His enlistment was out a few
days ago, and he was attracted by
the display made by the cavalry at the
stadium. The result was he enlisted
with the cavalry.
There are no vacancies in Troop H,
and recruits will be sent to other COM
panies. While there is no picking al
lowed, it so happens that Troop H is
composed almost entirely of skilled
horsemen.
This is the first trip of the troop,
and there was only twenty days prep
aration before the men left for Jack
sonville, on Oct. II. Next Friday the
troop will go to Tampa, after which
it will return to Chickamauga, where
the Seventh Regiment is stationed.
Nearly forty days will have been con-
sumed on the trip.
I'VE have had very pleasant time, -
said Lieut.. Lowell, who is in command
of the troop, last night. ''The Savan-
nah people have provided everything
we asked for. and have looked after
our comfort in many ways. This is
our first trip to this city, but we will
cherish many pleasant memories of our
stay"
The Seventh Cavalry is Clusters old
regiment, that brave officer having left
only the name from the massacre
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
COURT OFFICERS TOOK
0ATHS AND GAVE BONDS.

Judge Cam administered the oath of
Office to Judge Henry McAlpin yester-
day, as Ordinary of Chatham county,
and soon after Judge McAlpin admin
istered the oath to County Treasurer
Warning Russell, Sheriff John Schwarz
and Coroner ]. G. Keller.
Bonds for all of the officers were APP
proved. Treasurer Russell gave bond
in the sum of 100000. His sureties
are Messrs. ]. H. Blum and John Ho-
gan. Sheriff Schwarz's bond was
$4,000, and was given by the Fidelity
and Deposit Company of Maryland,
who also stood Judge McAlpin's bond
of $1,000. Mr.. w. Woledge and r. A.
Rowlinsld were sureties for DR.. KEEL
Ter, whose bond is $500.
With the exception of Judge Meal
pin all of the officers were elected for
a term of two years. commencing on
Jan. l, 1905. Judge McAlpin was elect
ed for four years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
PRICES HIGH BUT NO
BIRDS IN MARKET.
Quail, Doves and Ducks Protected
by Warm Weather Thus Far.

Quail, Doves and Ducks Protected
by Warm Weather Thus Far.
Prices for quail. doves, ducks and
small game have scared skyward since
the opening Of the game season on
Nov. l. In fact, it is hard to secure
the toothsome birds at any price.
one reason of the scarcity and the
high price is that no frosts has come
yet sufficiently heavy to drive out the
snakes, of which the hunters and dogs
alike stand In dread.
Hunters report there are abundance
OF quail, doves and ducks. as the sea-
son has been unusually favorable for
the increase of the birds. Almost anv
morning frost is liable to drive ont
the snakes, and then prices will come
down.
In the matter of prices, which. how
ever, cannot bring the quail, the quo
tation for quail is so cents per pair in
stead of 30 cents, as usually at this
season. The price for doves is 40 cents
pair, the regular prices being 25
cents. Ducks are quoted at from 81. 25
to S1.50.
One dealer stated yesterday he had
an order for twelve dozen quail, but
had not single bird to send. other
dealers are facing the same conditions.
From the present outlook, those who
fancy the birds named will have 10
wait until cooler weather comes. when
the supply will no doubt overtake the
demand in short order
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
MEDITATIVE MONKEY VIII
REASONS LIKE A MAN.
He Smokes Cigars, Detests Cigar
cites and Loves Rye Whislxey Like
Lots of Men.

He Smokes Cigars, Detests Cigar
cites and Loves Rye Whislxey Like
Lots of Men.
The Gentry Bros. Famous Trained
animal shows, which are coming to
this place for four exhibitions on Nov.
and 8, have perhaps the most re-
markable monkey in the world. His
name is Ike and he is down on the pro-
gramme as physician. Ike is a deep
thinker and a reasoner. He figures
things out for himself, and looks upon
the rest of the monkeys with a sur
prising degree of contempt In the
opinion of Ike, who is a big fellow,
almost as large as a man, the rest of
the monkey comedians with the COM
pany are a lot of Scullions, but this
opinion does not happen to be shared
by the audience. The Gentry monkeys
are Famous. There are no others like
them. There is a monkey the,ater and
monkey fire department, both are
old acts, but without them no Cen
try show would be complete. But this
is story of Ike, the Monk. Ike, ac-
cording to the press agent, positively
refuses to associate with the rest of
his four-footed colleagues. He con-
siders himself above them. Thinks he
is better actor, perhaps. Once upon
time, and not many months ago.
Ike had sweetheart. She was a very
winsome lady monkey, a talented ac-
tress and very progressing in ap-
pearance. One morning she died, sue
mbing to consumption, and since that
hour Ike has never been himself. He
developed tendency to indulge in the
widest dissipation. He would stay full
all the time, if he could get the booze.
The viler the brand the better it suits
Ike. He is also a good Judge of cigars
and has been smoking them for a year
or two. Tobacco, however, is not good
for his health, and as he is one of the
most VALUABLE among the entire COM
pany of wonderful four footed perform
ers, he is seldom allowed to indulge.
One good trait which Ike possesses is
his abhorance for cigarettes. The
sight of a man or boy smoking one in
stantly has the effect of putting him in
temper, and the other day he grabbed
one out of his attendants mouth and
offered him the remains of a good cigar
instead. Ike is very friendly with those
he likes, and is the only monkey in
the show business who eats with a.
knife and fork .-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
The Greatest Problem of Life.
How to he Truly Happy.

The majority of business men work
hard and take but little comfort dur
ing their lives, yet comparatively few
get rich. Where is the difference IN
leaving your wealth-even if you get 1t,
and the chances are decidedly against
youth real estate, or bonds, or in cash
from life insurance policies? You may
have a good business and enjoy a good
income; make its perpetuity sure to
your family after you are gone. In no
way can you do this more absolutely
certain than by an adequate amount
of the proper kind of life insurance.
The kind that will enable you to live
well, educate and enjoy yourself, graft
fy your higher faculties and have your
family do likewise. You may arrange
your life insurance SO as to have IL
mature when you reach 65 years, so
that at that time, if you live, you will
be comfortably fixed, and should you
die before then you will die rich any
way. You might pinch and save and
stint your family all your life and then
die poor, leaving them uncared for. A
little thought will convince any one
that this solves the greatest problem
of life-how to be truly happy. Don't
worry about contingencies-they are all
provided for under the laws of Massa-
chusetts and the policy contracts of the
Massachusetts, Mutual Life Insurance
Company. If misfortune comes, you
cannot lose penny, for you will have
returned to you every dollar that you
paid except what it actually cost to
insure you. Remember also that de-
lays are dangerous. Write at once,
state your age and address, and COM
prehensive and interesting literature
Will be sent you. Address HARRY &
Apple, managers for Georgia and South
Carolina, III Bay street, east, Savan-
nah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
GLOBE TR0TTING BOY
LOST IN SAVAN NAH.
But He Had Been Lost in Many
Places Many Times Before.

FIaces Many Times Before.
Frederick Lagache, the 7-year-old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Lagache of
Paris. who are working their way
around the world. got lost and was
carried to police headquarters yester-
day afternoon. but Fred did not mind
that.
He had been lost before-in many
cities. in many lands. He appeared,
as much at home with the patrolmen
ana desk sergeant as an ordinary boy
would with his mother. He answered
all questions in a grave sort of fash
ion, and quietly asked Detective Wall
10 put him down, when that officer
caught him by the seat of the trous-
ers and lifted him high above his head.
When the plain clothes man continued
TO swing him up and down rapidly,
however, the reserve of the little fell
low was broken. and he laughed.
The boy had been found on jefferson
street by two Savannah boys. He did
not know how to return TO his par
ents' lodgings and the Savannah lads
took him in charge. They plotted him
down to West Broad street and there
Patrolman Meyers was found. He
sent the boy to the police station and
the Savannah boys accompanied him.
When the boy reached police head
quarters, no one knew who he was.
Whats your name, my little MANI"
inquired Desk Sergeant McCool.
Frederick Lagache." the boy re-
piled. II want to go home"
IAN right, I'll send you home" Sergt.
McCool replied. Where did you come
from?"
Paris" replied the boy gravely.
Sergt. McCool was dazed for a min
ute and then he remembered reading
in the Morning News of the couple
with three children. who are travelling
around the world, and are now in Sa-
vannah. After an hour or two Lagache
called at police headquarters, and the
boy was turned over to him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
WOMAN IN DITCH
WITH CASH IN HEAD.

While on a surveying expedition yes
kerday Assistant City Engineer How
ard found a white woman, with a cash
across her forehead, in a ditch near
Lincoln Park. The police were noti-
ned and Detectives Wall and Murphy
made rapid drive to the scene.
The husband of the woman said she
was drunk and had fallen in the ditch
1t had been rumored that the husband
had knocked her into the ditch, but
this could not be substantiated No
arrests were made. The woman was
not seriously hurt. Whether she fell
or was knocked into the ditch, she had
been drinking.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
REFUSE TO TALK
ABOUT INJURED BOY.

The father of Fred Murphy, the boy
injured in the Central Railroad yards
Thursday night, is expected to arrive
from Louisville this morning.
The boy is doing well at the hospital.
and will soon recover, it is Thought
His presence in the railroad yards.
however, is still unexplained, so far as
the public is concerned.
DR.. w. H. Elliott, the railroad ply
stefan, who IS attending the boy, has
requested the hospital authorities not
TO give out any information on the
case
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
GIVEN AWAY FREE
DOUBLE RoAsrING PAN.

On Monday and Tuesday we are go
ing to give away free a double roasting
pan, just the size for gas stove, to
all purchasers of one pound of baking
powder, 45c.
What do you think Of these prices?
Fancy Elgin creamery butter. 25c
3-pound can Silver Leaf Lard. 30c
5-pound can Silver Leaf Lard. .. soc
10-pound can Silver Leaf Lard. .S1.0O
We sell the finest rice in the city.
40 pounds good clean rice......S1.OO
25 pounds head rice ...........Sl.OO
u pounds fancy head rice.
Coffees at importers prices.
Best Golden Rio Coffee, pounds 25c
Porto Rico Coffee, very strong. 15c
Maracaibo or Laguayra Coffee. zoe
Fine Java Coffee. 25c SOC; BEST. 35c
Finest Java and Mocha, pounds LOO
We sell the finest teas imported,
Oolong, Young Hyson, English
Breakfast, Gunpowder, Japan or
ceylon at 25c. 4Oc, soc. 6Oc. rs.
peht sssssss sssssssssssssss.....31 81. 90
You can save 20 70 30 per cent. by
purchasing your supplies for cash.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company. i06 Broughton street. west.
Telephone el5. IA. T. Wilson. mana
Hcr.--ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
SURE THINGS PUT
MANY ON THE BRICKS.

Notwithstanding the fact that pool
rooms were run out of Savannah be-
cause the Supreme Court decided they
were against the law, there is still a
great deal of betting on the races go
ing on here, the money being tele-
graphed to Augusta, Charleston or
other places.
For the last few days the betting
here has been something fierce" ow-
ing to long string of sure tips"
which one of the boys" got.
1t is needless to say the tips didn't
win. They never do, somehow, unless
one neglects to play them. But the
sure things" kept coming day by day
and the boys" doubled up to get even.
Yesterday most of the fellows swore
off, forever and forever.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
ELECTION MANAGERS
HAVE BEEN SELECTED.
Voting Precincts and Hours Same as
Mt Last Election.

Mt Last Election.
Judges Paulsen and Vetsburg OF the
County Commissioners made known
their arrangements for the election
Tuesday and announced the members
of the board of election managers.
The voting places and the hours for
opening and closing will be the same
as were observed at the last election.
Following is the list of managers and
clerks:
First District Box. No. 1, A to X,
Managers, R. Wickham, ].
P; ]. F. Canty, Randolph Kirkland;
clerks, William Smith, A. M. Lucas,
Jr., w. Inman Miller.
Box No. 2, L to managers, G.
E. Bevans, j. P; r. L. Jackson, Frank
Werm; clerks, E. T. McEvoy, Thomas
German, James Gallagher.
Second District - Managers, Isaac
R. Nathans. ]. P; T. ]. Sheftall, ]. P;
Frank McDermott; clerks, B. F. Shelf
tall, M. f. Tilton, w. T. Heidi.
Third District Managers, M.
Naughtin, ]. p; c. V. Hohenstein, ].
P; F. W. Williams clerks, A. L. Byck,
Ed Smith. r. F. Baker.
Fourth District, Box No l, A to K,
Observation-Disclosures James Mcbride,
Samuel Reynolds, ]. P; D. ]. Charl-
ton; clerks, John Barrett, Tim Nc
Bride, George f. Burns.
Box No. 2, L to z, Inclusive-M
ayers, ]. r. Saussy, Jr., ]. P; George
Petronovitz, R. F. McKenna; clerks,
w. T. Roman. Felix Mendel. o. H. P.
Slaton.
Fifth. Sixth. Seventh and Eighth
Districts-W. H. Mendel, ]. P: Thorn
as Halligan, ]. E. Stafford; clerks, T.
w. Miller, w. H. Fleming. E. ]. Cos
tello. .
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
CITY BREvITIES.

Mr.. Elmo w. Manner qualified before
Judge McAlpin yesterday as a public
weigher.
Miss Howe will meet her class in
stenography at the Y. w. c. A., Mon
day evening at s o'clock.
The case OF M. ]. Graham VS.. Mrs.
Pamela Lamar was concluded In the
Superior Court yesterday, the Jury re-
turning verdict for the defendant.
owing TO the absence OF Miss Bruce
from the city the evening physical Gull
ture class will not meet Monday. IL
has been postponed until Thursday
evening at 5 o'clock.
w, G. II. Y. meetings hs usual, on
Tuesday and Thursday. A good speak
er viii address the meeting. All are
Invited. Liberty street, near West
Broad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
GENTRY BROS WILL
BE HERE TOMORROW.

Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
will be in Savannah tomorrow and
Tuesday. This attraction is well
known in Savannah and always de-
lights the little folks and grown ups
as well. It is stated that the usual
good features have been still further
added to, and that the show is better
than at any time in its history. Per
formances win be given afternoon at
nipht
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-11-06
New Train to Washington and
New York

Effective. Sunday, Nov. 6. Southern
Railway announces reinauguration OF
its palatial noon train out of Savan-
nah for the East, leaving 1 p. M, Cen
trail time. daily. This, a solid vesti-
buled train. with most modern dav
coaches, Pullman drawing room sleep-
ing cars of latest design. and the ia
nous unequaled dining cars of the
Southern Railway. Any desired infor-
nation given or Pullman reservations
made by city ticket office, 141 Bull
street: phones S50.-ad.