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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
FEARS THAT PENSION
HAS COME TOO LATE.
Statement Made at Veterans Meet
ing That Applicant is Dead.

Statement Made at Veterans Meet
ing That Applicant is Dead.
The notice in the Morning News that
pensions had been awarded to Con-
federate Veterans L. T. Sharp and Mr..
Buford succeeded in locating Mr.. Bu-
ford. He called at the Ordinary's Of
flee yesterday morning and drew his
check for $50.
In regard to Mr. Sharp the opinion
seems to be that he has died since
the application was made, more than
ten months ago. Mr.. Sharp was a
resident Of Airline and appealed to La
fayette McLaws Camp, of which he
was a member, to aid him in securing
his pension. He was old, crippled and
palsied, and every effort was made to
secure aid from the state.
For a number of months the old vet
eran remained in Savannah, eagerly
awaiting some word from Atlanta. He
finally gave up hope, and returned to
his country home. For a time he wrote
to his comrades regularly, and then
his letters suddenly ceased. When the
announcement was made in the Morn
ing News that his pension had been
awarded search began at once among
the veterans for some trace of him.
None could be found until the meet
ing of McLaws Camp. When the mat
ter was brought up, Capt. A. K. Will
son, adjutant of the camp, stated that
he had been told by friend of Sharp
that he had died within the last few
months. Mr.. Wilson has written to
Airline in regard to the matter, and
is anxiously awaiting an answer. There
is a feeling among the veterans that
the pension which was so badly needed
has been awarded too late.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
JURY DISAGREED IN
CASE AGAINST JENKINS.
Had Deliberated for Seven Hours,
when MistriaI Was Declared.

Had DeIfherated for seven Hours,
when NIistriaI Was Declared.
A mistrial was declared early last
night in the case of the state against
Willie Jenkins, colored, charged with
burglarizing the store of A. Gordon
Cassels. The case as given to the
jury shortly before II o'clock. At 6
o'clock the jurors were called into court,
and upon the statement of the foreman
that no agreement could be reached
Judge Cam declared a mistrial
The state claimed that jenkins had
stolen one box of oranges from the store
in question. The evidence showed that
Jenkins was arrested. only a few yards
from the store, by Patrolman Scully.
When asked where he obtained the box
of oranges jenkins stated that he
bought them, and informed the officer
that if he would take him to the store
he could prove it.
Upon returning to the store both the
back door and the front door were found
to be open. The clerk was called for
but there was no answer The prose-
cutor testified to the effect that the
clerk was at his home at the time that
the oranges were alleged to have been
bought.
A surprise was sprung on the prose-
cution when the attorney for the de-
fense, Col Robert L. Colding, stated
that the negro was prepared to buy
ten boxes of oranges if he could get
them at the right price. At the time
he was arrested he had $2S and some
odd cents on his person. Evidence was
also introduced to show that only the
day previous to the alleged burglary
the negro had purchased three boxes of
oranges. 1t was this evidence which
seemed to the jury to be greatly in
favor of the defendent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
If You Are Going East

DO not fail to consult the schedules of
Atlanta Coast Line; it will be to your
advantage. The palatial New York
and Florida Special, solid Pullman
train with drawing-room compartment
sleepers, observation and dining cars,
leaves Savannah 5:55 p. m. Getty 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
o. m. (city time), arrives Washington
7:54 a. M, Baltimore 9:13 a. M, Phil
adelphia 1922 a. M, New York p. M,
following day. Pullman drawing-room
sleepers and dining car. For Pull
man reservations and further informa-
ton with reference to rates and
schedules, see ticket agents, De Soto
Hotel, or Union Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
YOUNG MAN LEFT
AND MONEY DISAPPEARED.
Case Was Reported to Police by the
Loser.

]. F. Emery, of No. PIG Jefferson,
called at police headquarters last night
to report that a young man who had
been boarding with him for some time,
had skipped out, and that SIC had dis
appeared about the same time from one
of the rooms in the house.
Mr.. Emery gave the mans name, but
stated he did not know his given name
The young fellow had been arrested
some time ago by the police and turn
ed over to the City Court, he said.
According to Mr.. Emery, the young
man has been doing nothing here for
some time. He has relatives who sent
money to Secretary Johnson, of the Y i.
M. c. A., who paid his board for him.
Mr.. Johnson was making efforts to
keep the young man straight, the COM
plainant said.
In the mans room was found a note
saying he was going to Baltimore. The
Lexington sailed late yesterday after
noon, and he is supposed to have been
aboard her. When it was found that
the money was missing from .one of the
rooms, the report was made to the po-
lice.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
MADE TRUSTEE
OF BANKRUPT STOCK.
First Meeting of Creditors of Metz
ger & BrunsOn Before Referee.

ger & BrunsOn Before Referee.
Forty-five claims, amounting to
about $1,000, were proven at the first
meeting of the creditors of the bank
rupt firm of Meter & Brunson, which
was held yesterday before the referee
in bankruptcy.
The custodian of the stock of goods
submitted his report, fixing the assets
of the bankrupt firm at $11,OO444. He
reported that there was $1,557 in the
bank, and that he had collected about
$1,10O of outstanding accounts. The
accounts now outstanding he reports
as amounting to $1,723.
Mr.. George S. Haines, who has been
acting as custodian, was elected trus-
tee by the creditors. The creditors
were opposed to continuing the present
retail business, and it seemed to be the
general opinion that an order will be
taken for the sale of the entire stock
of goods in bulk. O'Connor, OByrne
& Hartridge, Travis & Edwards and
others, represented the creditors, and
Messrs. Wilson & Rogers appeared for
the bankrupt.
Referee MacDonell postponed the
hearing in the case of Sternberg &,
Co. until next Tuesday. This is the
third time that the case has been post
poned. The bankrupt promised to be
ready to make a settlement at the
next meeting. There has already been
a compromise agreed to, but the bank
rupt it is said, has not been able to
raise the necessary money to carry
out the provisions of this compromise.
The creditors agreed to accept a set
tlement of S5 1-3 per cent. on all
claims. Nv
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
MANUAL TRAINING
TO BE INVESTIGATED.

Mr. StOvaII Says Committee VIII
Make Thorough Investigation.
A committee appointed by the Board
of Education at its last meeting to
consider the question of manual train
ing in the public schools. will hold a
meeting shortly. Mr.. p. A. Stovall,
its chairman, says, and will then en-
deavor to agree on plans that will Sc
cure for the members the information
desired, and which it is hoped to Sc
cure in time to report back to the
Board Of Education at its April meet
ing.
From what l know of manual train
ing IN the schools" said Mr. Stovall,
Il am inclined to consider IL faVorably
though there are others on the COM
mittee who may be opposed TO Il. for
what / know. at any rate. the matter
VIII be thoroughly investigated be-
fore the committee makes It's report"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
SWINDLE LASTING YEARS
WAS UNEARTHED HERE.
Man Operated First in jacksonville
and Then in Savannah.

and Then in Savannah.
For fraudulently using the United
States mall James Miller, negro, was
arrested last night at his home No. 447
East Broad street, by Postoffice In
spector F. D. Peer of Jacksonville, and
Mounted Patrolman Eivers and Best.
By this arrest the inspector believes he
has broken up swindling scheme that
has been going on for years.
Miller sent out letters, it is alleged,
to merchants in various cities, espe-
cially Charleston and Jacksonville,
signing them Miller & Co.
He ordered goods indiscrimi-
nately and from his letters it
would be inferred that the firm did a
large general mercantile business. The
inspector asserts there is no firm, ex-
cept in the shrewd mind of the negro,
who has defrauded a large number of
persons.
Miller was discovered in Jacksonville
nearly three years ago. He was ar
rested, but escaped after being releas-
ed on his own recogniZance. While
operating from Jacksonville, he used
the name of w. J. B. Miller & Co. He
stuck B. II. Levy & Bro. and ]. w.
Jackson here for small orders while in
Jacksonville.
After escaping from Jacksonville
Miller was next heard of as operating
from No. A West Broad street This
was in April, 1900. He managed to
elude the officers and has been sue
cessfully carrying on his business from
No. 447 East Broad.
The goods he secured on orders he is
alleged never to have paid for. A let
ter written to Kohn, Furchgott & Co.,
Jacksonville, was turned over to the
inspector and this caused the arrest.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
THOUGHT bud" STRANGE
NAME FOR C0LORED MAN.
Judge Speer Said He Had Never
Heard 1t Before.

During the course of Col Meldrim's
argument yesterday morning in the
United States court. Judge Emory
Speer looked somewhat surprised when
the speaker referred to the peon in
question, Bud Sutton, as a colored man.
us Bud Sutton a negro?" asked the
court.
The response was given in the affirm
ative and the argument proceeded.
Later, in referring to. the Importance
of showing what relation existed be-
tween Sutton and the McLeods, Col.
Meldrim said:
'"rhe honorable court has seen fit to
inquire as to whether or not Bud SUIT
ton was colored man. 1t is a matter
of vastly more importance to establish
what relation existed between Sutton
and the McLeods. whether he was a
tenant; working on shares; or what :"
The court did not inquire as to the
color of the alleged peon," replied
Judge Speer, because it was a mat
ter erecting the law in this case.
made the inquiry because l had never
heard a negro named Bud" That is
a name which seemed greatly disasso-
ciated with the gentlemen of color"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
MANY MATTERS FOR
COUNCIL TO DECIDE.
Revised Gasoline Ordinance VIII he
Read for First Time.

Read for First Time.
There are many matters of small
importance to be taken up at the meet
ing of Council tonight. The gasoline
ordinance, which caused some discus
sion at the last meeting, will be pre-
scented.
The matter was referred to the Fire
Committee, and that body recently
amended the old ordinance. This
amended ordinance will be read for
the first time.
The election to fill the places on the
Pilot Commission will take place. There
are only two applicants so far, j. F..
Minis and Joseph Hull. Alderman
Schroeder, the chairman of the Market
Committee, will introduce a resolution
confirming the award of the contract
to paint the market. The confirmation
is merely perfunctory. Preparations
have been made to begin the work at
once.
The Committee of the Whole has a
large number of petitions to report on
tonight which will probably make
the meeting a long one.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
IN NEW QUARTERS.

Seven safes have been carried to the
fourth floor of the Citizens Bank build
ing within the last few days and placed
in the offices of the ]. P. Williams
Company and the Georgia, Florida and
Alabama Railroad, of which Mr.. Will
liams is president. The two com
panies have now finished moving into
their new quarters.
The first safe carried up was very
badly damaged by falling from the
fourth-story window, but the other six
safes were carried up without acct
dent. The damaged safe was also car
ried up, and will be repaired. One
corner was wrenched by the fall and
interferes with the closing of the door
of the safe.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
ASKED SONS TO ACT AS
ESCORT TO VETERANS.
First Action Taken by Lafayette Nc
Laws Camp of Veterans.


Laws Camp of Veterans.
A formal acceptance of the invitation
of the Sons of Veterans to act as es-
cort to the Confederate Veterans on
Memorial Day was last night passed
by Lafayette McIIaws Camp, No. 596,
U. C. V. The action was taken in re-
sponse to the letter from the Sons, ask
ing that they be accepted as escort in
stead of the military.
In the acceptance it was suggested
that the Sons consult with the various
military commands in the city with the
object of ascertaining if a composite
company, composed of twelve men
from each command, could not be Sc
cured to represent the military on this
occasion.
The action of the Sons was taken be-
cause the majority of their members
were also members of some of the mill
tary commands. The turning out of
the military thus prohibited good
showing on the part of the Sons. Their
action in this matter was highly COM
mended by the veterans.
An amendment to the bylaws, pro-
viding for the duties and Office of a
treasurer was passed. There was also
an amendment adopted making the Re
lief Committee custodians of the relief
fund of the camp. This fund is a
distinct fund set aside for the aiding
of INDECENT ex-Confederates
The invitation of the Daughters of
the Confederacy to attend the unveil-
ing of the monument in Cathedral
Cemetery on Thursday was accepted
with the thanks of the camp. The
camp decided to attend in a body. They
will assemble to take the special car
at Habersham and Liberty streets at
$40 o'clock on Thursday afternoon.
The resolution of the Macon Camp,
u. c. ", protesting against the making
of Memorial Day a day of sports, was
adopted in toto and ordered spread Oh
the minutes.
The committee having in charge the
burial of INDECENT Confederate veter-
ans was instructed to meet with the
committee of aldermen and select the
lot which had been given the camp by
Council.
The application of ]. Morgan Hiott
for membership in the camp was read
for the first time.
Committees We're appointed to draft
resolutions on the death of Comrades
]. H. Barbour. H. P. Howard and Will
liam D. Sullivan. They will report at
the next meeting.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
C0NNERAT'S NEW AUTO
MOBILE BUILDING.

The work of removing the old house
on State street, east, to make room
for the new automobile store room
and show room of Mr.. r. V. Connerat
has begun. The contractors for Mr..
Connerat's new building will begin
work as soon as the site has been
cleared. The building will cost about
$500. Architect Sugden has drawn
the plans, which provide for a build
ing complete in every way for the
purposes for which it is intended.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
Lie I.n,t werth Livinr

To one who suffers the maddenlng
agony of. Eczema, Tetter and such ir-
ritating itching skin diseases. Every
roughness of the skin from a simple
chap 10 letter and Ringworm, even OF
long standing, Is completely. quickly
and surely cured by Tetterine. Is corn.
fort worth 80 cents to you? That's the
price OF Tetterlne az drug stores, or by
mail from J. 7. Shuptrine. Savannah
Ga-at
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
-
NEGRO HAD HEM0RRHAGE.

While walking near Bull and Bay
streets yesterday Fred Adams, a negro
employed as porter for Garrard & Mel
drim. attorneys, was taken suddenly III.
He had hemorrhage and was carried
into the Custom House. Health officer
Drummer was summoned and gave the
negro medical attention. Adams was
later removed TO the Georgia Infirm-
airy. lie Is In "A dangerous condition.
hut was said to be doing well last
night.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
MANY HAVE FAILED
TO REGISTER AUTOS.
Work of DocISeting Those Who Have
Not ReGistered.

Work of Doc<eting Those Who Have
Not Registered.
On yesterday. the last day allowed
by the ordinance for registering auto
mobiles, the total number of those reg
istered reached eighty-three. There
are still quite a number of owners who
have failed to register their machines.
No action will be taken for a day or
so, but If they are not registered with
in a short time. cases will be docketed
against the owners. Under the terms
of the ordinance all who fail to regis
ter and equip their machines with eth
er a number. or initials. so that the
identity of the owner may be readily
discovered, are subject to fines before
the Recorder.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
LARGE NUMBER REGISTERED.

A total of 1903 registered yesterday,
making a total to date of S.S7S. 1t was
one of the liveliest days in the regis
and many applied after o'clock, the
hour for closing the books. On Mon
day sixty-nine voters registered, maxi
ing a total for the week of 172.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
COBBLESTONES FOR
ZUBLY STREET.

The cobblestones that are being
taken up from Whitaker street are to
be relaid on Zubly street That street
has slope from West Broad to Farm,
and is continually washing into gullies.
BY paving it. even with cobblestones,
the street will be much better. and
large saving will be made annually
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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
DR.. HARTMAN IMPROVING.

DIR. George L. Harman, who has
been seriously i'll with blood poisoning
for several days, is much improved.
His fever was checked early yesterday
morning and since then he has been
growing steadily better His recovery
now is certain, unless the case should
take an unforeseen turn. The news
of his improvement was received at
the City Exchange with much pleas
uro
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
FINAL EFFORT
MADE To SETTLE
GASToN STREET PAVING CASE.
POSSIBILITY of REPEAL OF oRDI-
NANCE THE CAUSE.

Unless settlement Is Reached To-
day, or Council Repeals Ordinance
Tonight, the Case Will Come Up
in the United States COurt-The At
torney for Some of the Property
Owners Requested That a Confer
ence BE HeId-NOt known What
Will BE Done.
A final effort will be made to-day to
settle the CASTOR street paving case.
Alderman Oliver, chairman of the
special committee from City Council,
has called meeting of that body for
to-day at l o'clock, the meeting being
called at the request of Attorney Wade,
who represents some of the property
owners on the street.
Unless some settlement is reached at
this meeting or Council tonight re-
peals the paving ordinance for Castor
street, the case is to come UP before
Judge Speer tomorrow. The state
ment in yesterdays Morning News that
the ordinance might be repealed, has
evidently hurried matters up, as no
meeting between the special commit
tee and representatives of the owners
was then contemplated.
Alderman Oliver had about given up
all hope of a settlement. Some of the
property owners, apparently, do not
care to see the case take that direc-
ton las the meeting was requested i'm
mediately after it became known that
such action was contemplated.
Would Not Make Statement.
Alderman oliver processes entire ig-
norance as to what proposition may be
made the committee at the conference
to-day Mr. Wade is also non-com-
initial.
1--WE want to talk the matter over
and hope a settlement can be reached, .
he said. Il of course can not say what
will be DONE
The committee has agreed to make a
favorable report on asphalt if all the
owners should request this pavement.
This will not be done, however. The
plan now seems to be to try and get
a compromise between the asphalt and
the brick pavement.
Want To Compromise.
An effort will be made to get the
committee to report favorably on as
phalt from Habersham to Whitaker
street, and brick for the other portion
of the street in dispute. If the COM
mittee can agree on this report a strong
effort will be made to get it through
Council. The property owners, it is
asserted, can not agree among theu-
selves for any one pavement on the en-
tire street.
1t is impossible to say whether the
settlement will be effected or not, but
strong efforts are being made to have
the matter compromised. Both the
owners and the city are tired of the
case.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
BROKE OPEN STORE
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
Detectives Arrested Two Badly
Wanted Negroes.

Charged with breaking into store
with an ak in the broad daylight,
Frank Johnston and Tom Murray, two
negroes, have been arrested by De-
tectives Bostick and Davis. The bur-
glary took place about two weeks ago,
and the police have since been work
ing on the case.
The store of George P. Capilas, at
Williams and Farm streets, has been
entered several times recently. When
broken open two weeks ago, the pro-
prietor had locked it up for a short
time in the middle of the day, as he
had to leave to attend to some busi-
ness. Only articles of food were taken.
The detectives have found a witness
who saw the negroes come out of the
store with the provisions about the
time the burglary is believed to have
occurred.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16

The Harris Nickel Plate Circus gave
one of it's entertaining exhibitions in
this city Friday on the grounds north
side Of East High street. The exhi-
bition of animals was interesting and
the programme that was rendered was
one attraction following another. The
riding. acrobatic feats. etc, were some
OF the best over shown In this city.
The show has certainly earned its
reputation and a return date al any
time viii assure them a good attend
nnce The Democrat Hamilton, %
The Harris shove exhibit here on
March "a 70 and %.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
Guess what. Guess what.-ad.
Abbott,. East Inaln Corn pnin.

II you would be free OF corns ana
bunions ask your druggist for Alb
bott's East India Corn Paint. corns
removed as well as bunions and warts
without any pain or trouble. simpiv
apply this wonderful corn paint as al
rected nd.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
BOY RUN DOWN
BY HEAVY TRUCK.

Young James Fritzhenry Injured on
York street.
A double-horse truck late yesterday
afternoon knocked down and severely
bruised James Fitzhenry, the 1O-year-
old son of ]. T. Fltzhenry, who lives
on Oglethorpe avenue.
The accident happened at York and
Price streets. The boy was badly hurt
but not dangerously so. The police
made efforts TO find out who the driver
was but were unsuccessful. In the
event his identity Is discovered a case
will probably be docketed against him.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
LOAN COMPANY ELECTED
ANEW DIRECTOR.
Peoples Savings and Loan Co. in n
Healthy Condition.

Healthy Condition.
The annual meeting of the board of
directors of the Peoples Savings and
Loan Company was held yesterday at
the company's office. G. II. Dorsett,
Esq, the president, presided.
The treasurer's report showed a sur
plus of $4,000 and $3,100 in undivided
profits, after paying the semi-annual
dividend. A dividend of SO per share on
the capital stock was declared, payable
on and after tomorrow.
Mr.. Samuel Meinhard was elected
a director to fill the vacancy created
by the death of w. ID. Simkins, Esq
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
Handsome WintOn Touring Car
Here.

Mr.. E. virgie Neil of New York, who
is in the city, has with him a hand
some full powered Winton touring car
and will enjoy the fine roads of Chat
ham county. The machine is in charge
of 7. ]. Manning, and is at Bryson's.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
AWNINGS BEING RAISED.

Practically an the awnings in the
city have been raised 10 the required
hight seven feet. There are some few.
Who have not yet had their awnings
gnanged, bat they have all agreed 10
a. 20, and most ~ them have ordered
ne work done. In having The avn
lnkt raised i was not necessary 10
cpckff single oaee.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16

IT took two bottles OF Graybeard for
rheumatism and was cured. A MEM
ber of my church took it for paraly-
sis and it helped her surprisingly.
Rev. A. r. Strickland.
Daisy Ga"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16
what Mr.. clark Saws.

'T suffered of rheumatism a Ions
time and found nothing to relieve me
until l took Graybeard. 1 tried al.
most everything 1 heard of, that is. in
the line of blood medicine. All failed
can't praise Graybeard enough for
what it did for me.
c. C. Clark,
420 Park ayenua
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-16

Atlantic Coast Line gives benefit of
short line mileage detachments be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, 1872
miles.-ad.