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Evening journal., 1904-06-20
af INTEREST TO FARMERS
nnAIxAeE AND DRoueurs.


An Omaha reader takes exception to
our statement that the drainage of
marshes and lakes IN no perceptiblc
degree diminishes the rainfall OF the
territory where located and that the
cultivation Of senaiarld region in no
way increases the rainfall. and he pre-
sents some plausible arguments TO
show that our contention is wrong
Here sre a few facts for our friend to
consider: Lower California is an arid
desert. Stlll it has the Pacific ocean
on one side and the gulf on the other
Why should it be dry when such an
enormous evaporation under a tropical
sun Is always In operation7 The rec
ords show conclusively that IN all the
territory west Of the one hundrcdth
degree Of west longitude the settle
ment OF the country and the cultiva-
tion Of the,soil have in no manner in
creased theiavepge rainfall. Take the
Mississippi valley, the territory which
this statement Is intended TO cover
and where does the water come from
which hsmakos up the average Of thirty
to thirty-fve inches per annum which
the states Of Minnesota, Iowa, iii.
nois and Missouri receiver Take the
state Of Iowa, to illustrate TO give
this stateione inch Of rain would re-
Quire the evaporation Of the water OF
\ lake 20 by 27h miles in area and 8
feet in depth or n river mile wide, g
feet deepand $50 miles in length. The
yearly rainfall Of 81 inches in that
state. would make a lake 40 miles
long, 900 miles wide and % feet deep.
and iftall the water in all the rivers.
creeks, lakes, ponds and sloughs I'm the
state was vaporized and returned to
the earth in the form OF rain It would
give less than an inch Of rainfall, just
n good sprinkle OF dew, and that's all.
Now,l whence comes the rainfall we
get7 From the gulf Of Mexico. The
Mississippi valley, If one could see Il
pictured out in relief, would be seen 10
be a vast trough reaching from north
ern AIlnResota to the gulf Of Mexico.
up which, the moisture laden clouds are
driven by the south winds, assuring
a permanentland reliable rainfall and
making the valley the garden spot OF
America. Had there been a range OF
mountains like the Rockies flung
across the lower part Of this valley
MI that part OF II which lay at the
north would have been an arid desert.
For the past two years all the north.
ern part of this valley, better drained
than It has ever been before-mlllions
Of acres Of swamp lands reclaimed by
drainage and put under cultivation.
and lake beds converted into corn
fields-has been deluged with such an
excess OF rainfall that all the drainage
done was utterly insufficient to dis
pose OF the surplus water. Il is now
well settled that timber gross IN any
given territory because st rains there
and that It does not rain because the
timber grows. The facts justify a
repetition Of the phrase, "While drain
age will dry up the earth It viii not
dry up the heavens" for the reasons
above stated.
Evening journal., 1904-06-20
rryr yrARs on pnocRrSs.

Five years have worked a marvellous
revolution in agricultural conditions In
this country through the general intro
duction Of the system of rural mail de
livery and the extension OF farm tele-
phones. One does not at first realize
how great has been the change until
he goes TO these rural communities re
moved from their local trading point
or town from six TO ten miles. For all
these SO far removed from the centers
OF business 10 be brought into close
touch with the busy world each day
means much. There IS more content
ment with farm life and rural condi-
tions; it has widened the horizon Of liv-
ing for al the young people; it has
brought the subtle and magic touch Of
modern progress and civilization 70 all.
on the trail Of these agencies is fast
coming a revolution in agricultural
methods; new and better ways are be-
ing followed. and from being so gen
Wlly regarded as a despised avocation
agriculture is being elevated and dig
nlied into a most honorable profes-
sion. And the end IS not yet
Evening journal., 1904-06-20
UsrLEsa cAMn LAwa.

AS it looks to us, all attempts at
legislation to secure the preservation
of the wild game Of this country win
come 20 nauRht The people general
ly do not respect game laws. This
fact, coupled with the advent Of mod
orn firearms, the changed conditions
nler which wild things have TO live
VI The almost insane desire to kill all
es OF wild things on sight makes
carly extinction Of nearly all kinds
game, both flesh and fowl, abso-
iicly certain. The buffalo. the deer.
Die wild turkey, the wild pigeon, the
run'ed grouse and the prairie chicken
are practically an gone while the wild
fowl geese, ducks and swan-are so
harassed by the bombardment 1000
miles long which they have 10 endure
both spring and fall that their fight
a diverted to the far west or made at
such heights from the earth that they
are beyond sight and hearing. The
game hog, the market hunter and the
pump gun have about completed the
tragedy.
Evening journal., 1904-06-20

Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1904-06-20
100 nIANY scnuns.

OF the GoOO0.OOO cattle in the United
States 100000 are grades, 100000
are thoroughbreds OF the various
breeds and 43,100,Oo0 are natives or
scrubs. The thoroughbred cattle are
divided as follows: shorthorns. 425.OOO;
Jerseys. 12j,25O; Holstelns, $4,000; Red
Polls, 25,000; Guernseys, $4,000; Dev-
ons 5000; Ayrshires, $500; Polled
Durhams 5000; Brown Swiss, 1,SOO;
Dutch Belted. GOO. This shows what
an enormous field there is for improve
ment In this line
Evening journal., 1904-06-20
Why We Make This Liberal Offer.

We t o is
further because should find library No Of the nhh
Evening journal., 1904-06-20
Porto Rico sesars rs Foil Bundle to
tho Box.

We have the famous La Flor de
Cayey and Rucabado Porto Rico
Segars, $500 per box S4.0O per hun
dred. Made from Pure Porto Rico
Tobacco.
Durstein, L. I'd st.
Both Phones.
Evening journal., 1904-06-20
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

WANTED, REPRESENTATIVE IN
surrounding towns to handle B. Co
hens sugar-cured corned beef. Good
chance to good men to increase their
business.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. S. c. Fletcher, of Atlanta, was
at the De Soto yesterday.
Mr. E. V. Schooner, of Lumber City,
was at the Screven yesterday.
Mr., P. w. Fleming, of Brunswick,
was at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. NJ. w. Simmons, of Augusta,
was at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr. w. L. Boatwright, of Vidalia,
was at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. R. w. Sheppard. of Guyton, was
a guest at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. j. H. Busy, of Sylvania, was
registered at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr. w. L. White, OF Sylvania, was
among those at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. R. r. Hopkins, of Brunswick,
was registered at the Pulaski yester-
day.
Mr.. R. Jenkins, of waycross, was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Pu-
laski.
Mr. T. J. walsh, of Atlanta, was
among the arrivals at the De Soto yes
terday.
Mr.. w. C. Raglan, of Macon,
was registered at the Pulaski yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Helmken left
last night for Washington over the
Mr.. H. B. Wright, of Macon, was
among those registered at the Pulaski
yesterday.
Mr.. Alfred Short, of Lumber City,
was among the arrivals at the Screven
yesterday.
Mr.. p. Compton Miller of Miledge-
vile, was among those registered at
the Pulaski yesterday.
Miss A. Mildred Pughsley has re-
turned from Blftchton, Ca, where she
spent two weeks on a visit tosrelatives
and friends.
Mr.. Arthur M. Lucas, Jr., who has
been in the West for the last year.
arrived yesterday morning from Day
ton, o., to spend some days with his
parents on Waldburg street.
Rev. DR. w. c. Schaeffer, pastor of
the Lutheran Church of the Ascension,
returned yesterday from North Caro-
lima, where he has been spending his
vacation, and will resume his work
with renewed vigor. He will occupy
his pulpit Sunday.
Mr.. Edwin c. Ryals Of the Washing
Times, formerly of Savannah, reached
the city yesterday morning to be with
his father, Maj. G. NJ. Ryals who is
critically i'll at his home on Anderson
street. There was no change in the
condition of Maj. Ryals yesterday.
Rev. A. J. Smith, former pAstor of
the First Presbyterian Church. is eX-
pected to arrive i'm the city to-day and
members OF his former congregation
may have the pleasure of hearing him
preach Sunday. While in the city, Mr..
Smith will be the guest of Mr.. Charles
S. Wood
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
FEARING RETURN
TO NATIVE LAND
DUTCH SAILORS DESERTED,
SIGNED ON BRITISH STEAMER
PYDNA UNDER MISREPRESENTATION

Men Were Told the Ship Was Co
ing to Buenos Ayres, When it Was
Really Bound for Amsterdam, and
as Soon as They Learned of the
Trick That Had Been Played
Them, They Deserted-Were
Caught in City and Locked I'm
in Police station Until Time for
ship to Leave This Morning.
Having signed for service on the
British steamer Pydna, believing that
the ship was bound for Buenos Ayres.
Wilhelm Hendrick Janson and John
w. Putter, two Hollanders, attempted
to desert as soon as they learned yes
terday that the vessel was going to
Amsterdam. Their terror at return
ing to their own country led to the
belief that the men are wanted there
on some serious charge, and the mat
ter will probably be looked into, when
port lis reached.
The Pydna will sail this morning at
3 o'clock, with both of the men aboard,
despite their vehement protestations.
They begged, protested and did every
thing in their power to keep from go
ing, but they had signed to sail and
they were forced to go. In vain they
threatened and in vain they pleaded.
The officers of the ship were determin-
ed and the men will be forced aboard.
Were Awny From Ship.
After the men We're signed, a small
sum of money was advanced each of
them. They spent it about town, get
ting a few things they needed and
drinking up the rest. When they re-
turned to the vessel, which was an
Chored, across the river at Slip No. Q,
they learned that the steamer was 60
ing to Amsterdam and not to Buenos
Ayres. They watched their chance and
slipped away the first opportunity that
presented itself.
They were soon missed, however, and
several of the officers and men of the
ship came to the city to search for
them. All the resorts frequented by
sailors We're visited, and the men were
finally found They were at once taken
in charge and despite the resistance
they offered. were forcibly carried to
police headquarters. There the situa-
ton was explain to the desk sergeant.
The men had signed and wanted to
desert, an officer of the ship stated.
Can Scarcely Speak English.
The men could speak very little Eng
lish. They protested that they did not
want to go to Amsterdam. They would
not have signed, they said. had they
known the ship was bound for that
port Nothing could be learned from
them as to why they did not wish to
return to Holland. 1t is thought the
men must be wanted on some very Sc
rious charge in the old country.
They were locked up in the police
station and kept during the night. AS
PatrOlman Ungar led them from the
sergeant's office to the prisoners quar-
tiers they protested vehemently and
at one time resisted forcibly. Other
officers went towards them and they
then went along quietly.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
RICHMOND, VA.
Now the Wholesale Center of the
South.


south.
There is nothing in the commercial
annals of the South more astonishing
than the rapid growth of Richmond,
Va, in manufacturing and whole
sale lines. Only a few years ago this
city was scarcely ranked as a trade
center of Importance. To-day no other
city in the South is so great a factor
in the commerce of this section. This
rapid progress is due partly to Rich
mond's great natural advantages as a
distributing point. It's boat lines give
it an outlet to the sea and direct con-
nection with the great ocean steamship
lines, thus providing competition in
transportation which keeps freight
rates at the lowest point. 1t has seven
great railroads, with a total mileage
of 26,674, traverSing the states of Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi
Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia
and Ohio, as well as many Northern
and Eastern states.
A still greater reason for Richmonds
leadership is the progressiveness of its
where will there be found more bust
ness enterprise, greater business ac-
tivity or better business methods than
among the business men of Rich
mond. The great manufacturing and
wholesale establishments are constant
ly, reaching out for more business, ex-
tending their connections to more and
more distant. points. finding GUS
toners and making friends where
AhnN ern n
this policy is the generous offer
now made by leading firms to refund
the railroad fare of any Southern mer-
chant whose purchases upon a per-
sonal visit to Richmond reach amounts
large enough to justify such action.
Particulars in regard to this liberal Of
fer may be had by writing the Cham
Der of Commerce or any of the fol-
lowing leading firms: Southern Mfg.
Co, manufacturers of baking POWDER;
Fleishman, Morris g. Co, (shoes);
M. Cohen. Son e. Co. { clothing)
Drewry, Hughes e. Co, (dry goods);
T. w. Wood Sons. (seed) A. Won
Rosenegk. (brewery); =. A. Saunders,
Sons & Co. groceries and liquors.;
Roberts &, Hodge, (shoes); r. A. Pat
terson Tobacco Co, Cottrell Saddlery
Co. stephen Putney Shoe CO.. Wingo.
Elicit & Crump Shoe Co., Richmond
Cedar Works Richmond Stove Works.
Ttchison Hat Co, Merchants National
Bank.
Many people are surprised to learn
that Richmond has over S24OOO'0OO IN
vested I'm manufacturing enterprises,
with an annual output now reaching
$50 600. OOO. These manufacturing plants
number above ] 300, and give employ
ment TO 10000 people. The wholesale
and iobbing trade Of the city amounted
I'm 1908 10 si3.40O.IS9, the actual capi-
III Invested aggregating Sl0,429,90O.
Richmond's wholesale business in
cludes dry goods. notions milllnery
boots. shoes. hats, caps, clothing
nrocoriee. provisions. liquors, tobacco.
drugs. hardware. seeds, stoves, TN,
hides. leather. harness. saddlery, books
stationery. woodenware carpets straw
goods and nRlny other lines.
~ goufheru merchant should miss
ths opportunity 90 visit THE great mar
Eet ebie tho OFFER ~ the progressive
arma named shove remains ln fnF"'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
PASSENGER AGENTS
PLAN A GREAT EVENT.
Their Annual Meeting will Attract
distinguished Guests


Distinguished Guests.
Washington. Sept S.-The forty-ninth
annual meeting of the American Assoc
citation of General Passenger and
Ticket Agents will be held at Old
Point Comfort. Va, on Oct IS, 10 and
20. An attendance of between 400 and
500, embracing representatives from
the entire North American continent,
is expected.
Secretary Paul Morton, of the Navy
Department, who is an honorary mem
Der of the associa ton, having been
formerly a general passenger agent,
has accepted an invitation to attend a
banquet to be given by the associa-
ton. Among other guests will be Gov
Montague, of Virginia, and Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee. The addresses at the ban
quet will be made by the Secretary of
the Navy, the Governor of Virginia.
and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. The last
named will present a gavel from the
Jamestown oak.
5. H. Hardwick, passenger traffic
manager of the Southern Railway, also
will speak as orator of the dssocia-
ton.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

CALL AT NO. 119 WHITAKER,
corner State street, and buy a ball
bearing New Home" sewing machine;
Agent
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
CLIFFORD RUSSELL SAGE.

New York, Sept. S.-Wall street has
another Russell Sage, but in front of
this name that has become so well
known in the world of finance, he
writes Clifford, and he is more than
fifty years the junior of his namesake.
to do the same sort of business that
has given to Uncle Russell his mil
lions, and the young man hopes to fol-
low in his footsteps.
my grandfather" said the young
financier, whose name was Benjamin
Sage, was a full cousin of Russell
Sage"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
Funeral of Miss FIossie Connor.

The funeral of Miss Flossie Conner,
whose death was announced in the
Morning News, took place yesterday
afternoon from Christ Church at 6
o'clock and was attended by the in
mates of the Episcopal Orphan Home.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Lightbourne, who has been filling
the pulpit of Rev. Robb White during
his absence.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Paul
Muse, Paul Seckenger, K. A. Stoeber,
Leroy Hester and Wanock Waters. The
floral designs were numerous and beau
tiful. The interment was in Laurel
Grove Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

G. o. PENTON. DEALER IN ALL
kinds OF sewing machines, has moved TO
142 jefferson and York lane.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
THOMAS COUNTYS TAX
RATE 81 PER $1,000.

Thomasville, Ga. Sept. S.-The
County Commissioners of Thomas
county have fixed the tax rate for the
county at 81 per thousand of property
valuation. This is the lowest county
tax rate in the state so far reported
1t is made possible by the splendid in
crease of $600,00 in taxable values this
year. The City Council has fixed
Thomasville's rate at SO per thousand
a duplicate Of last years rate, the low
est enjoyed by any city of this size
in South Georgia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
EMPLOYMENT WAITED.


WANTED, POSITION BY A COM
petent and energetic young man, with
10 years experience in running COM
missaries for lumber companies, now
employed; good reasons for making a
change; first-class references as to
character and ability. Address Fen
nell, care Box 176, Sumter, S. c.
EXPERIENCED LADY STENOG-
rapher, at present employed, would like
to make change. Experience, Morn
ing News.
EXPERIENCED LADY STENOG-
rapher wishes a position. Address
X. NJ, care News.
WANTED POSITION AS CLERK
in retail store Have had experience
Address n. care News.
WANTED, POSITION AS SAWYER
or labor inspector at large mill, or sup
erintendent of small mill; furnish ref
erences; guarantee satisfaction or no
pay. j. w. Smith, Jasper, Fla
GENERAL HOUSE CLEANER
wants work. 6St Bay street, west.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
SHOT ny CONSTABLE
Who Had Gone to Serve n civil Pro-
cess ON InRe.

Lynchburg, Va, Sept. S.-Constable
Wright. of Campbell county. late this
evening. shot and fatally wounded
John 1nge. in Campbell county. and II
is expected that Inge will die before
'mgndna Wright gave himself up
and he Is behind the city jail bars,
suffering with a broken jaw and nose.
which he received In the assault made
on him by Inge.
Wright went 10 the Inge home TO
serve "a civil process on a son ~ the
wounded man and a night ensured.
Wright was knocked down and kicked
in the face. This blow broke hiG jaw.
tie reRalned his feet and shot TnRe
in bis leg and through the bowels.
Wright was then struck on HE nose
with a rock and rendered uneon-
ncioua lie was Afterwards able 20
SAX 70 iail where be- surrendered
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
COFFEE CO.'S TAX RATE
Fixed by Comfy Commissioners at
$500 Per $1,000.

Douglas, Ga, Sept. S.-The commits
sioners for Coffee county have levied
tax rate of $50 on the 81 900 for
county purposes. This, added to the
states levy makes $40 on $1,000, the
lowest rate for several years. The re-
turns show an aggregate of SO, OBS, 967
net gain over 1903 of $685.
The board of assessors for the city
of Douglas, consisting of Judge T.
Willis Dart, A. w. Haddock and Moses
Griffin, with Gus. L. Brack as secretary.
have returned for ad valorum tax, $515.-
341 90, net gain over 1903 of $S5,S41 90.
The statement does not include new
buildings and enterprises in operation,
since the legal date for assessment TO
the value of several thousand dollars.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
NEW JERSEY WON
THE DRYDEN TROPHY,
Its Work Was Superior at the 1000
Yards Range.

Its Work Was Superior at the 900
Yards Range.
Sea Girt, N. j., Sept s.-New Jersey
won the Dryden trophy match to-day,
the most important event of the meet,
by surprising the work of the other
competitors at the LOCO yards range.
The score was 9S7 out of a possible
1900.
New Jersey is entitled to hold the
Dryden trophy, valued at $4,000, for
one year, and to receive $3.50. Ohio
will receive second prize, 800, and the
United States Marine Corps third
prize, $50.
The winners were loudly cheered by
the rival teams and by the large gath
ering of Spectators.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

FOR RENT, THAT ELEGANT RES
idence 203 York street. east: sanitary
condition perfect. M. S. Baker agent,
Court House.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

FRESH PANSY SEED, FINE
strains. now is your time to plant. j.
Gardner, Agent, is Broughton street,
east.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
FoR RENT-sToRRs.

~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~~~-~-~~~-~
A GOOD BUSINESS LOCATION;
we have a store for rent now occupied
by the Savannah Liquor Company, 207
Congress street, west, that has not
been vacant for twenty years; it Is a
large and commodious store, opposite
the market, where good business can
be done in any line; possession will be
given on oct. /. Apply Lippman
Drug Company. Congress and Barnard
streets.
STORE AND FLAT OF SIX
rooms. corner Wayne and Whitaker
streets. Apply 10 John Lyons
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
AGENTS WANTED.

eracy. Best selling book IN the South.
Fully illustrated Big money for
agents. Prospectus zoe Particulars
free. Johnson. Wynne Co. 9i5 penna.
nNanna WaahlnRion. y. 9.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09
THEY DON'T LAY ITUP TO
THE GOVERNOR.
Ihomasviile People of the Opinion
That Terrell Had Nothing to Do
With Col. HOPKINS Retirement

That Terrell Had Nothing to Do
With Col. Hopkins Retirement.
ThomasVille, Ga. Sept. S.-The re-
port in this mornings Morning News
of the relief from the command at the
First Georgia Provisional Regiment of
Lieut.. Col. T. N. Hopkins of this city,
aroused much interest here. The opin
ION in Thomasville is that Gov. Terrell
had nothing to do with his removal. as
there is no personal enmity between
the men. Before his departure for
Manassas, Col. Hopkins expressed to
the representative of the Morning News
MS intention of asking to be relieved
from the command of the regiment. His
purpose was to ask for leave of alb
sence in order to revisit other battle
helds in Virginia. where he fought in
the sixties. as a soldier in the Confed-
crate Army. The opinion here is that
Col. Hopkins merely carried out this
expressed intention.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

WANTED, MAN TO RUN TIMBER
sizer and assist in shipping. Apply
Mill-Haven Company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

GOOSE FEATHERS WANTED: I
will renovate moss and Gotten mat
tresses at 81. so apiece; new mattresses
made to order at right prices: imme-
date attention given to all orders and
work guaranteed. j. r. Dooner, 331
Drayton Bell phone 1136; Georgia
phone 2841
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

WANTED, COLORED BUTCHER
for green grocery; must be first-class
cutter. Apply "a Habersham street, 3
o'clock D. M
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

DANIEL A. HOLLAND CLEANS
and repairs all kinds of typewriters.
He sells secondhand machines rea-
sonable. Whitaker near York.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-09

BEFORE YOU BUY OR SELL
property consult Robt. H. Tatem,
Real Estate Dealer, No. Z York street.
west. Georgia phone 1860.
FOR SALE, BOARD OF TRADE
building, fourstory Office building with
lot 120x9O corner Bay and Drayton
streets, savannah, Ga. Apply to Julian
Schley, Agent.