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The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
SeabOard Florida Limited-Luxuri-
Gus Passenger Service.

Only Florida Limited train from the
East operated daily. Absolutely the
quickest time, because the route is the
shortest. Time only three hours thir-
ty minutes Savannah to Jackson
vile. Time, only twenty-five hours
fifteen minutes Savannah to New
York city. Train southbound leaves
Savannah at $50 a. m, arrives jack
sonville 1:20 p. M, st. Augustine 230
p. m. Train northbound leaves Sa-
vannah 500 p. M, arrives New York
time, one hour slower than Savannah
time). The Seaboard Florida Limited
is composed exclusively of Pullman
cars, including compartment cars.
consisting of separate private rooms
or compartments, which can be used
singly or en- suite, affording perfect ex-
clusiveness, if desired; two double
drawing room cars, observation car,
which is now one of the necessities in
the best of modern travel, the comfort
and freedom of which adds greatly to
the pleasure of the trip, and the mag
nificently illuminated and richly dec
GRATED dining car, with its splendid
service of silver and cut glass, and
snowy linen, presents but a fitting
palace on wheels within which to eniov
the tempting feasts which are offered.
consisting of all the dainties of the
season. That Savannahians may en-
joy the very best this famous train
affords, ample space has been assigned
the Savannah Office, including state-
rooms and drawing rooms, assuring
positive reservations of the choicest
accommodations. Complete information
at Seaboard Air Line, city ticket Of
fee, Bull.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
DRY GOODS FIRM
HAS CLOSED DOORS.
Involuntary Petition Filed Against
Metzger a. BrunsOn.

Involuntary Petition Filed Against
Metzger a. BrunsOn.
Under the direction of Referee in
Bankruptcy MacDonel the doors of
the firm of Metzger & Brunson were
closed by the custodian, Mr.. George S.
Haines, yesterday at noon. A meeting
of the creditors of the firm will be held
on March 3 at the Office of the referee.
The embarrassment of the firm was
caused by the filing of an involuntary
petition in bankruptcy by A. G. Metz
ger, Isaac Epstein, doing business as
l. Epstein & Bros, and William Wal
lace Fretwell and Charles e. Fretwell,
doing business as J. w. Fretwells
Sons, in which it was set out that the
firm was bankrupt, and their liabili-
ties exceeded their assets.
The Liabilities cited in the petition
were: Balance on prOmissory note
dated Nov. 8, 1901, payable to the or
der of A. G. Metzger, $l,700; open ac-
count due l. Epstein q Bros, $235.01,
and an open account in favor of j. w.
Fretwell's Sons for $12.67. 1t was al
legged in the petition that while bank
rupt the firm paid to left. Weller &
Co. of New York $500, constituting a
preference under bankrupt laws.
appoint a custodian, but the same
question arose as did in the case of
the S. w. Branch Company and the
Sternberg Company, the referee refus-
ing to appoint until an order had been
issued by Judge Speer Accordingly
Judge Speer was telegraphed for au-
thority to appoint trustee, and when
this was received Mr.. Haines was
named.
The assets, as appear from state
ment recently made, are $17,S62.S9 and
the liabilities are $14,224.S6, left, Weller
& Co. of New York being the largest
creditor. In the schedule of assets
is included equity in real estate own
ed by Mr.. Brunson personally, which,
under the law is amenable.
The custodian was authorized to col
lect all outstanding claims, secure fire
insurance. take an inventory of the
stock and close the doors.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20

The famous New York and Florida
Special, operated via Atlantic Coast
Line, is a train representing the
standard of excellence in passenger
service. The only electric lighted train
in service between the East and Flor
ida. No pains have been spared to
perfect the service Of this train to give
the travelling public transportation
with speed, luxury and comfort. The
table d'hote service in the dining car
of this magnificent train is among the
many desirable points of the service.
The special leaves Savannah for Jack
sonville and st. Augustine at 1855 a.
M, arriving Jacksonville at ESQ D. M,
St. Augustine 400 p. m. Northbound,
this train leaves Savannah at 4:55 D.
M, arrives New York 4:45 p. m. One
trip in this palatial train will convince
you that it is the finest, quickest and
beSt-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
II You are Going East

Do not fail to consult the schedules of
Atlantic Coast Line: it will be to your
advantage. The palatial New York
and Florida Special, solid Pullman
tram with drawing-room compartment
sleepers, observation and dining cars.
leaves Savannah 5:55 p. m. (city time),
arrives Washington 1898 a. m, Balti-
more 11;47 a. m, Philadelphia 2 p. M,
New York 4:45 p. M, following day.
The only electric lighted train between
the East and South. and most luxuri-
Gus service. The Florida and West In
dian Limited leaves Savannah 2:15
.. m. Getty time). arrive Washington
1854 a. M. Baltimore 9:i3 a. M, Phil
adelphia ii:22 a. m. New York 2 D.
nls.=following day. Pullman drs wing
room sleepers and dining car. For
Pullman reservations and further in
formation with reference 10 rates and
schedules. see ticket agents. De Soto
Hotel, or Union station.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
CELEBRATED FOUNDING.
Three Companies of Uniform RanIi
Installed Officers and Paraded.

Three Companies of Uniform rank
Installed Officers and Paraded.
Yesterday was the fortieth anniver-
sary of the founding of the knights of
Pythias, and the occasion was fitting
ly observed by the Uniform Rank.
All three of the Savannah companies
were well represented in the parade,
which followed the installation of Of
ficers, and the showing made by the
Knights was a very creditable one.
At o'clock the companies assembled
at the hall in Pythian Castle, and the
officers for the ensuing year were in
stalled by the battalion commander,
Maj. Henry E. Dreeson. The follow
ing are the commissioned officers who
were installed:
Georgia Company No. Captain, r.
j. Davant first lieutenant, A. S. Co
hen; second lieutenant, r. A. Cox.
Teutonia Company No. Captain,
H. F. G. Kramer; first lieutenant, H.
LANCE, second lieutenant, j. H. Muir
ken.
Savannah Company No. 15-Captain,
l. Hellman; first lieutenant, R. e.
Hall.
L nc bIlSdue OIIlceFS ATe-DTlSducT
general, G. A. Cox; assistant adjutant
general, Jacob Gazan; assistant quar-
termaster general, j. E. Burgess; and
assistant surgeon general, j. l.. HERS.
The Savannah officers of the First
Regiment Are-Colone John Juchter;
lieutenant colonel, j. Ferris Cam; ad-
jutant, F. A. r. Schwarz; quartermas-
ter, j. H. H. Entelman; commissary,
F. A. Won Eberstein, Chaplain, DR..
w. C. Schaeffer.
The battalion Officers Are-Major,
Henry E. Dreeson; and adjutant, c.. o.
Godfrey.
Immediately following the installa-
ton of the officers, the brigade, under
the command of Maj. Dreeson formed
for parade, leaving Pythian Castle at
o'clock. More than one hundred men
were in line, all in the fatigue uniform
of the rank. Brig. Gen. Cox parad-
ed with the battalion by special in
Vltatlon. He was accompanied by
Chaplain Schaeffer and the ranking Of
f1cers of the brigade, and the regiment,
mounted and in full uniform.
The parade, headed by the First
Regiment Band, marched to the Park
Extension. Here dress parade was held
and the battalion was reviewed by
Brig. Gen. Cox, the ranking officer
present. Following the inspection, and
review the battalion marched direct
to the Castle. Here a short social ses-
sion was held, and light refreshments
were served. Toasts were responded to
by the officers of the different com
panies and by the regimental and
brigade officers.
The anniversary of the birth of Py-
thianism will be observed by the differ
ent lodges of the fraternity at the
theater on Feb. %.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
PUBLIC SCHOOLS HONOR
MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.

In all the grades of the public
schools of Savannah yesterday atten-
ton was called to the fact that Mon
day will be the anniversary of the
birth of Georgia Washington. In some
of the grades appropriate exercises
were conducted.
The teachers spoke to the children
on the life and work of Washington,
and of his great service to the colonies,
and, after their independence, to the
United States. The reading lessons
were chosen from subjects appropri-
ate to the occasion, and the history
classes paid especial attention to the
period with which Washington is iden-
titled. The exercises were held yes
terday, owing to the fact that there
will be no sessions of the schools on
Monday
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
GROUND TESTED ON
CITY HALL SITE.

An interesting experiment was con-
Quoted in the rear of the City Exchange
building yesterday, to determine how
much weight the ground would stand
with safety. The test was conducted
under the supervision of Architect H +.
w. Witcover, and proved conclusively
that the ground would stand a much
greater weight than would be imposed
by the new City Hall.
The City Hall foundation will be of
concrete and steel and laid directly on
the ground. 1t is estimated that the
new building will impose a weight of
5000 feet to the square foot. From
yesterdays test Mr.. Witcover is sat
isfied that the ground will stand four
times this weight.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
BOY SWINDLER SAILED
ON KANSAS CITY
Miller Started on His Voyage of Re-
form with Best Wishes.

Miller Started on His Voyage of Re-
form with Best Wishes.
Harry T. Miller, the boy swindIer,
bade farewell to Savannah yesterday
morning, waving his adieus from the
deck of the Kansas City as she steam
ed down the river, bound for New York.
Miller was accompanied to the steam
er by Secretary Johnson of the Young
Mems Christian Association, and Chief
Deputy Sweeny, who placed the boy
in charge of Capt. Smith. Before he
left Miller displayed considerable emo
ton, and thanked those with him for
the many kindnesses that had been ex-
tended to him while under arrest here.
He again stated he was glad of
the opportunity to reform and make a
man of himself.
Miller will be detained at the George
Junior Republic until, in the judg-
ment of the officers in charge, he has
reached the age of discretion. He was
attired in a new suit of neat fitting
black, with new hat and complete
outfit.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
REPUBLICAN DELEGATES
WERE ANNOUNCED
May Nominate Candidate for Con-
gross in This District.

way NOJDInate CanO1uate LOT NOn-
gross in This District.
The Republican. Congressional Con-
vention for the First Congressional
district met in the Harris Street Hall
at noon yesterday and elected Capt.
Henry Blum, Jr., and Col. J. H. De-
veaux as delegates to the Republican
National Convention, which will meet
in Chicago June q. w. H. Stiles and
S. SchwartZweiss were elected as al
ternates.
Chairman Deveaux announced after
the convention adjourned that he
would shortly name the Executive
Committee, and the committee would
decide as to whether a candidate for
Congress would be named in this dis
trict. He said that it was probable
that the committee would decide to
nominate candidate.
The convention was. presided over by
Chairman Deveaux, who was reelected
to serve for four years. w. E. Moore
was reelected secretary of the COM
mittee. The chairman was authorized
to appoint an Executive Committee of
twenty-five.
The administration of President
Roosevelt was Endorsed. and the dele
gates elected were instructed to vote
for his denomination. A resolution
of sympathy on the death of Senator
Hanna was also adopted by unani-
nous vote of the convention.
A resolution was passed requesting
the delegates to the state convention
from the various counties in this dis
trict to vote for the election of the
following delegates to represent the
state at large at the Republican Ma
tional Convention: Harry Stillwell Ed
wards of Macon, w. H. Johnson and
H. l.. Johnson of Atlanta and Judson
Lyons, register of the United States
treasury.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
GOOD ROADS NOW
SEEM CERTAIN
OTHER COUNTIES INTERESTED
HAVE ASKED Far MORE INFORMA-
TION AS TO THE PROPOSED PLAN.

Mr.. snussy, Who Was Appointed
of the Chamber of Commerce Has
Been Actively at Work the
Plans and Says He Believes That
the Counties VIII Go Into the Mat
ter-Chatham Would Only Have to
Build About Twenty Miles.
1t looks now as if the good roads
scheme taken up by the Chamber of
Commerce at it's last meeting will be
productive, and well-organized move
ment has been put on foot by adjoin-
ing counties to extend their roads so
as to connect with those of Chatham,
and to work for similar movements in
counties adjacent to them.
Mr.. GC~don Saussy, who was APP
pointed a committee from the Roads
Committee of the Chamber of Com
merce to look into the matter, has been
actively engaged in securing the CO.
operation of the other counties. He
says he believes now that the plan will
be carried out to the letter.
Mr.. Saussy is now in correspondence
with the County Commissioners of Eff
fingham. Bryan and Liberty, and all
of these will no doubt act on the mat
ter at their next meetings. They have
written to Mr.. Saussy for more de-
tailed information concerning the pro-
posed plan, and there is every reason
to believe that they will do their part.
Saussy Expects Results.
II believe" said Mr.. Saussy, that
with the same spirit that prevails in
Chatham county, other counties in the
state will be glad to take up this mat
ter of forming a system of good roads
in Georgia such as can be found no
where in the South. 1t is rapidly get
ting to the point where they are a ne
cessity in these modern days.
II have not had as much time as
would like to have had to devote to
this work, but l feel that with the in
terest that has already been exhibited
by the counties with which I have cor
responded, that there is little doubt
that they will enter into the PLAN
Will Take Several Years.
To carry out the plans which were
mapped out at the meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce will require
several years, as the adjoining coun-
ties will have to do a vast amount of
work, and the undertaking for them is
no small one. In this county only
about twenty additional miles of paw
ed roads would have to be constructed
to meet with those of the other coun-
ties.
The Chatham County Commissioners
at their last meeting passed their
unanimous approval to the plan, and
informed the Chamber Of Commerce
Committee to that effect.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL.
S. F. b. Hendrix Charged with Pass
ing Forged Note.


Judge Seabrook yesterday granted
new trial in the case of the state
against S. F. B. Hendrix, convicted
last month in the Superior Court of
Bulloch county for the alleged passing
of forged note.
In addition to the usual statutory
grounds Mr.. Hendrixs attorneys filed
an amended motion, setting forth,
among other things, as newly discov-
cred evidence, expressions from one of
the jurors in the case, which, it was
claimed, clearly disqualified him, had
it been known at the trial. These
facts were supported by affidavits.
The case will come on for trial again
at the April term of Bulloch Superior
Court, but it is probable Mr.. Hendricks
attorneys will apply for a change of
venue as it is thought doubtful
whether jury could be secured in the
county, since the. case has caused so
much excitement and prejudice among
the people. Mr.. Hendrix was up to a
few years ago a prosperous business
man, and his family connections are
among the most prominent and influ-
entail people of the county. Mr.. Hen
dirk is represented by Col. G. B.
Whatley and Judge H. d. D. Twiggs.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
southern,u Palm limited.

This famous train of the Southern
Railway has been inaugurated for the
tourist season of 1904, more modern IN
equipment and more perfect In service
than ever before. 1t is composed OF
the lates. Pullman observation, COM
partment, club-library, and drawing
room sleeping cars, and carries the
newest OF Southern Railway dining
cars, universally recognized as the
standard OF excellence. 1t leaves Sa-
vannah daily except Sunday at 4:25 o.
m, railroad time, arriving Washington
10:15 a. m. and New York Alb D. m.
Two other trains leaving Savannah
daily at 1905 a. m. and 1:05 D. M.
railroad time, both carrying Pullman
drawing-room sleeping cars and dining
cars. Reservations or information at
city ticket Office. 141 Bull street, E. G.
Thomson, c. p. and T. A.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
ARRESTED FOR R0BBING
A MAN BY FORCE.
James Jackson, who Assaulted
Harry KarIit h In Cu-fodv

James jackson, Who Assaulted
Harry Karlit, rs in Custody.
For assaulting Harry Karlit, who
conducts a secondhand store at No.
1879 Barnard street, and forcibly TAX
ing pair of shoes two months ago,
James Jackson was arrested yesterday
by Patrolman Clancy and sent to the
police station, where he is held on two
charges.
Jackson entered Karlit's place of
business stwo months ago and, strik-
ing him on the head with a bottle,
rendered him unconscious. The negro
then took a pair of shoes that were iy-
ing near and made his escape. The po-
lice were unable to locate him. Mrs.
Karlit informed Patrolman Clancy
where the negro could be found and
he was soon in the tolls. The charges
preferred against him were robbery by
force and assault.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
WAGON LOADS
AT ONE TIME
DARING LUMBER THIEVES.
TWO ALLEGED RINGLEADERS OF
ORGANIZED DAND ARRESTED.

WOuId Drive Into Lumber Yards and
Haul Out Lumber Just ms If they
Were Regularly Employed Team
sters-Large Quantities of Lumber
Have Been Missed-POIice VIII In
stitute Active investigation and
other ArreAtn VIII Probably BE
Made To-day.
Two negroes, who the police say are
the boldest they have had in a long
while, were lodged at the police station
yesterday, on charge Of stealing lum-
Der from the Dixon Lumber Company.
1t is believed that in the arrest of
these two negroes, Smart Jenkins and
Sol. Sullivan, the police have taken In
custody the members of a band of dar-
ing robbers who have been operating
successfully for several months.
Just how long the gang has been at
work stealing lumber is not known, but
lumber dealers who have made COM
plant to the police say they have been
missing quantities of it for the last
few months. OF recent date the depre-
dations of the thieves have become
sued to the department on several oc-
casions to watch for the thieves, but 1t
was then thought that they were
working at night. Little attention was
paid to the lumber yards during the
day, the very time when the thefts &C.
CURED.
Watched the Lumber Yards.
For weeks the lumber yards of the
different firms were watched at night,
but no one was seen to emerge from
them, and still the lumber was missed.
AS soon as Jenkins and Sullivan were
arrested it developed that number
of people had seen them on several oc-
casions coming out in broad day hight
with loads of lumber. So bold were
their operations, however. that 1t was
thought they were teamsters for the
company, and were merely hauling out
orders.
1t is not customary for the Dixon
Lumber Company to deliver lumber
from the Price street yard, but this
was not generally known, and that ex-
plains how Sullivan and jenkins work.
ed so successfully.
The two men were arrested by Pa
trolmen Cohen and Laird, and were
caught it is alleged dead to rights.
AS soon as these arrests were made
plans were put on foot for the capture
OF OInefSs ana the ponce DIRE IlOW III
possession of information that will
probably lead to the arrest of others
to-day.
May Make other Arrests.
A number of negroes, who own teams
are almost known to be implicated in
these steals, and there is no telling
how much they have taken away from
the various lumber yards, or how long
ShAir depredations have been going
on. Complaints had been made to the
police for at least twelve months, but
it seems that the. men worked at in
tervals, not going to one place con-
tinuously, explaining why they were
never captured.
Some. time ago one of the negroes
was seen in the yard of the Dixon
Lumber Company with his wagon, get
ting a load of lumber and one of the
employees of the company asked him
what he was going to do with it. He
said Mr.. Dixon had sent him down to
get load to carry out to his house,
and no more was thought of it. This
negro is not one of the two arrested.
The police will conduct an active in
Yestigation of the case and no doubt
number Of arrests will be made.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
SPECIAL SERMON TO
SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI.

Rev. l.. w. Eckard VIII Preach
Special Sermon at Independent
Church.
On Sunday night a special sermon
will be preached in the Independent
Presbyterian Church before the Soci-
ETY. of the Cincinnati in the state of
Georgia. The sermon will be preached
by the chaplain, Rev. Leighton Wilson
Eckard of Easton, Pa.
Special invitations have been sent
to members of sister patriotic societies
and to the Savannah members Of the
Governors staff.
On Monday at noon the regular an
nual meeting of the society will be
held in the Court House. Reports of
officers will be made and committees,
etc, will hand in their statements.
On Monday night, at s o'clock the an
nual banquet will be given at the De
Soto.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
MASONIC TEMPLE PHAR-
MACY MAY CHANGE HANDS.
Conditional Sale to DIR. l.. b. Strut
ton Was Made Yesterday.

Conditional Sale to DIR. l.. b. Strut
ton Was Made Yesterday.
The Masonic Temple Pharmacy be-
came the property of Dr. L. B. Strut
ton yesterday morning, provided the
creditors, who will hold a meeting
Monday morning at the office of
Messrs. Alexander & Hitch, approve
the sale. @ei
The Masonic Temple drug store is
owned by a corporation known as the
Southern Drug and Chemical Com
pany. Under the contract now be-
tween the Southern Chemical and
Drug Company Ind their creditors
they cannot sell the business without
a permit from the creditors, and, rep
reseI1ting the creditors, Messrs. Alex
ander & Hitch will act with them in
the matter Monday.
Mr.. Strutton Is represented in the
matter by Messrs. Osborne & Law
renee and under his attorneys advice
would say nothing of the terms of
the sale, or what it was the result of.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
CONTENTS OF SAFE
ESCAPED INJURY.

The safe of the Granger-Stubbs
Lumber Company, which was in the
Baltimore Office of that company when
the building was destroyed in the re-
cent fire, has been recovered and its
contents found to be intact. This in
formation was received by Mr.. Harvey
Granger in a telegram from Baltimore
yesterday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
SOLD CONDEMNED MULES
TO HIGHEST BIDDER

The director of public works yester-
day opened bids for the condemned
stock which had been advertised by
the city. The stock consisted of five
mules and one horse and three bids
were filed. The highest bidder was
Henry Gill, who offered $241.50. This
bid was accepted.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL
FOR M'SEIN 0VERRULED

In the case of the state VS.. T. o. Nc
Sein. the negro clergyman recently
convicted of bigamy, and sentenced to
pay fine of 500 or serve twelve
months in the chaingang, Judge Sea-
brook overruled the motion for a new
trial in the Superior Court yesterday.
When McSein was tried there were
pertain extenuating circumstances
which caused the jury to recommend
him to the mercy of the court. The
motion will probably be appealed to
the Supreme Court
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
Going 90 FloridaF
Travel Win seaboard Air Line

Because it lie the short Line" ana
has Pullman cars on all trains. Two
trains daily with through Pullman cars
to Tampa without change. Direct con-
nection at Jacksonville In Union Sta
ton for all East Coast points. Sea
board Air Line interchangeable mile.
age tickets are just the proper thing
for tourist travel IN Florida. Saves
money. Seaboard City once, 7 Bull
street. Both phones no. 2s.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-20
Excursion Rates to Atlanta via
Central of Georgia Ry.

Account Department of Superintend-
ence National Educational Association,
excursion tickets will be sold to At
lanta and return Feb. 81 and %, at low
rate for the round trip. For tickets
and additional information, apply to
ticket offices, 107 Bull street or Central
passenger station.-ad.