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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
HABEAS CORPUS CASE
HAS GONE OVER.
MacOn's City Attorney Was Not
Ready TO Present His Answer.

SfAs NaS MOI
Ready TO Present His Answer.
The habeas corpus proceedings,
brought to release Henry Jemison
from the Bibb county chaingang, where
he was sent by the ex-Recorder of Ma
con, We're not heard in the United
States court yesterday Hon. Minter
Wimbly, the Macon city attorney, ask
ed for more time in which to prepare
mis- answer, and the case went over
until Wednesday.
Mr.. Akerman objected to the post
ponement of the case. His grounds
were that the city officials should be
able at once TO cite the laws under
color of which any action was taken
by them. Judge Speer, however,
granted the postpOnement. Jemison
was then turned over to Marshal
Barnes to be kept in custody, unless
bond was furnished in the sum of $780,
The total time that Jemison was
sentenced to spend on the changing
was 210 days. He was first sentenced
to ninety days for being drunk and
disorderly. On a second charge of be-
ing disorderly in his cell he was SEN
fenced to 120 days more. 1t is alleged
that the second charge of disorderli-
ness was lodged against him unjustly.
as the man was suffering from delirium
tremens. The Savannah authorities
are interested in the outcome of the
case.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
FUNERAL OF MIR. e. J. KENNEDY
Requiem Mass VIII Be Celebrated at
the Cathedral.

the Cathedral.
The funeral of Mr.. Edward ]. Ken
nedy will take place this morning from
his late residence on Habersham street,
and from the Cathedral of st. John
the Baptist.
Services will be conducted at the
house at $50 O'Clock, and requiem mass
will be celebrated at the Cathedral at
10 o'clock. Rev. Father Robert F.
Kennedy will be the celebrant.
Mrs. Preston Herbert, Mr.. Kennedy :
daughter, is expected to arrive from
New York this morning. Mr.. Herbert
may come from Chicago to attend the
funeral The Irish Jasper Greens, with
which Mr.. Kennedy was identified
will attend the funeral. The in
terment will be in the Cathedral
Cemetery. The pallbearers will be
Messrs. William Kehoe, T. H. O'Dono-
van, James L. Murphy, P. Brennan, NJ.
O'Mara, Capt. John Flannery and two
members of the Greens.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
NO SITE SELECTED
FOR TURPENTINE PLANT.
Messrs. Howard and johnson Have
Returned 10 Philadelphia.

Messrs. Howard and johnson Have
Returned 10 Philadelphia.
No conclusion has yet been reached
by Messrs. w. B. Howard and E. V.
D. Johnson OF Philadelphia regarding
the organization of the company to es-
tablish the turpentine plant for the
extraction of turpentine from pine
stumps. The promoters have been un-
able 10 decide whether one large plant
will be erected here or whether the
company TO be organized will erect
several smaller plants in this state
and Florida.
Messrs. Howard and Johnson left for
Philadelphia yesterday and will re-
turn TO Savannah in a week or ten
days TO perfect the organization of the
company. 1t is understood that "a num-
Der of local capitalists have expressed
Willingness to take stock in the
company. 1t is more than probable
that it will be decided to erect one
large plant in the vicinity of Savan-
nah, with the view of building other
plants later on.
Mr.. Johnson, who is the inventor of
the new process. spent several years in
South Africa in the employment of
the late Cecil Rhodes. He was en-
ployed as a mining engineer in one of
Rhodes big diamond mines. He has
thoroughly tested his new process and
is confident that it will prove a great
success.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
Circus TO Come.

THE ever popular Harris Nickel
Plate Shows arrived yesterday and
erected their tents on West Second
street.
''The Nickel Plate Shows need no
introduction to the citizens of Ottum-
wa as they exhibited here before and
have always given immense satisfac-
tion. The Harris people have added
many new and novel features this
year, giving one of the best circus per-
formances ever given under a canvas
here.
The Nickel Plate Shows are not as
pretentious as some. but II is deal
more satisfactory to It's patrons, giving
them two hours OF real amusement in
one ring where every one can see and
hear everything that takes place.
They gave an afternoon perform
ance which entertained a good crowd
and will repeat II tonight. Those de-
sirous Of seeing a good. clean moral
and meritorious performance should
not miss this one.-The Ottumwa Iowa
Courier"
The Harris shows are always pom
ular at Savannah ana VIII exhibit here
on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
REPUBLICANS WILL NOT
HAVE STATE TICKET.
GubernatOriaI Nomination Was Of
fered to Two.


1t has now been practically decided
that the Republican State Convention,
which will meet in Atlanta tomorrow,
will not nominate a state ticket.
According to prominent Republican
who is in the city attending the United
States Court the Republican state lead
ers have made an effort to induce Mr..
Robert j. Lowry, a prominent Atlanta
banker, and Hon. Harry Stillwell Ed
wards, postmaster at Macon, to accept
the gubernatorial nomination. Both
gentlemen declined the honor and it is
said that the idea of nominating a
state ticket has been abandoned.
Mr.. Alexander Ackerman of Macon,
who is a delegate to the State Conven-
ton, has forwarded his proxy to At
lanta, as he found that his duties in
the United States Court here would
prevent his attendance. He does not
believe it expedient to nominate d
state ticket at this time. Acting State
Chairman Deveaux left yesterday for
Atlanta and will preside over the
meeting of the State Executive Com
mittee which will meet there to-day
The Chatham county delegates will
leave for Atlanta to-day.
The business that will be transacted
by the convention will be the election
of United States Marshal Walter H.
Johnson of Atlanta, as state chairman,
to succeed the late William Pledger,
and the election of Harry Stillwell Ed
wards, w. H. Johnson, Judson w. Ly-
ons and H. l.. Johnson as delegates
from the state-at-large to the Republi-
can National Convention. -Four alter
mates to the National Convention will
be elected, and resolutions adopted in
dorsing the administration of Roose-
welt, and instructing the delegates to
the convention to vote for his nominal
tion
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
IN LESS THAN FIVE DAYS.
As Prompt, as Liberal and Reliable
as E~er, Is the Massachusetts
Mutual.

Hs LIVER, Is the Massachusetts
Mutual.
(Copy.)
Savannah, Ga, March 21, 1904
Messrs. Harty & Apple, Managers,
City. Dear Sirs-We herewith ac-
knowledge receipt of your company's
check for the sum of $15,O51, covering
death claim under three policies of life
insurance held in your company by the
late Henry E. Ransford. We thank
you and your company for the very
prompt and satisfactory settlement Of
the claim, as same was made in
less than five days after proofs of
death were handed you. We are, yours
truly.
O'Connor. O'Byrne & Hartridge,
Attorneys for estate Henry E. Rams
ford.
The Massachusetts Mutual issues all
forms of life and endowment policies.
Policyholders receive large annual div
idends, which may be applied to re-
duce the premium, buy each year dd-
ditional paid-up insurance, or remain
with the company as cash at COM
pound interest to reduce the number
of premiums required. Dividends left
with the company may be withdrawn
at any time. Policies provide for cash
surrender and loan values, paid-up in
surance, extended insurance, install
ment options, etc. For particulars
send age and address Harty & Apple,
managers for Georgia and South Car
olina, III Bay street, east, Savannah,
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
FAILED TO SERVE PAPER
ON BELGIAN DOCTOR.
DIR. Joseph Van Ruymbeke Success
fully Evades Officers of Law.

A persistent but fruitless effort is
being made to serve an attachment is
sued by Judge Cam on DIR. James
Van Ruymbeke. Though it is known
that the doctor is living at No.
2SO Oglethorpe avenue. east, yet the
officers cannot reach him.
DIR. Ruymbeke is alleged to be in
volved in a suit in Cook county, Illl-
nois, in which a large sum of money is
at stake. He and William F.
Jobbins, now deceased, were presi-
dent and vice president of
the National Chemical and Fertilizer
Company, which owned many patent
rights and sold patents.
Shortly before the death of Jobbins
suit was instituted against the COM
pany by James E. Heller and other
stockholders. Since Jobbins' death the
plaintiffs are largely dependent on the
testimony of DR.. Van Ruymbeke. Mr..
H. r. Platt, a member of the firm of
Stein & Platt of Chicago, secured a
ditimus providing for the taking of
testimony by Mr.. Livingston Kenan
of Savannah.
In accordance with his powers Mr..
Kenan issued a subpoena for the doc
tor, and placed it in the hands of a
constable to serve. The constable
went to the house where DIR. Van
Ruymbeke is living, and left the writ.
MIR. Platt is here from Chicago, Mr..
Heller from New York, and Mr.. Kenan
is ready to take the testimony, but Dr.
Van Ruymbeke has failed to put i'll
an appearance. Mr.. Platt and Mr..
Kenan went before Judge Cam, ana
upon their statement an attachment
was issued. All efforts thus far to
serve the attachment have proven UNI
availing, and those who have tried
have failed to see the doctor.
DIR. Van Ruymbeke is identified with
| valuable interests in Savannah, his
| principle interest being the patent Cor
refining turpentine and rosin. When
an effort was made to see him last
night, Mr.. Brown Caldwell. with whom
he is staying. and who is believed 10
be interested with him in a plant west
of the city. said:
"Dr. Van Ruymbeke cannot be seen.
and even if he could he would have
nothing to say. The time for him to
| speak has not arrived, but when he
does speak he will give his side of the
| case. Col. P. w. Meldrim is his attor-
ney, and any legal points, if given out
at ALL must be given out by him.
Neither the doctor nor 1 can have any,
| thing to say in the matter
"In many ways this looks to me like
an attempt to annoy DR.. Van Ruym-
! beke. He has been in this country
only about three months, and is merely
| a visitor at my house. The case has
been pending for more than four years,
and yet this is the first move made in
| the case"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
SECOND DISTRICT CLUB
TO MEET THURSDAY.

The Second District Club is to have
a rally and social session at the Sa-
vannah Athletic Hail Thursday night
at s o'clock. A number OF prominent
speakers have been invited TO address
the meeting, among them Col Waring
Russell. w. w. Osborne. J. Randolph
Anderson. Robert l.. Coldlng, +. NJ.
oliver and A. A. Lawrence. John +.
Freeman viii preside az the meeting.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
PLANS OF SMOKER
NOW COMPLETE
FIVE PROMINENT MEMBERS
WILL Address CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE ON CITY's INTERESTS.

Reports of the WOrld of First Year
will BE Made by President EstiH,
Secretary DonIan and Treasurer
McCauIey-BOard of Directors Will
BE Elected and These, Later, viii
Elect Omcers-Music Will BE
Played Between Addresses-Direc-
tors rendering Smoker.
All preparations for the first annual
meeting and smoker of the Chamber
of Commerce were completed yesterday
and a very interesting time is prom
ised the 552 members who are expect
ed to be present.
The meeting will be started prompt
ly at $3.50 o'clock. The quarters of
the Chamber of Commerce on Bull and
Bryan streets have been decorated for
the occasion, red and white bunting
being draped on the walls. Numerous
flags also adorn the walls. Among the
decora tions will be flowers and potted
plants, resent gifts from several flor
lists.
The programme will consist of re-
ports for the year by President ]. H.
Estill, Secretary w. ]. Donlan and
Treasurer w. F. McCauley, which will
show that the organization is in a
most satisfactory condition. They will
show also the splendid work that has
been done since the Chamber of Com
merce was organized, and this show
ing, it is believed, will be a potent fac
tor in increasing the membership dur
ing the coming year.
Directors to BE Elected.
The election of directors will also
take place and, later, probably at a
future meeting, these will elect Off
GERS. 1t is believed that but few
changes will be made in the present
board.
Deacy's Orchestra has been engaged
to furnish the music and a selection
will follow each of the five addresses
that will constitute the remainder of
the programme. This programme will
be as follows:
American Girl" two-step.
Address, "Savannah's Commercial
Advancement" Frank c. Battey.
Sweet Remembrance, waltz
Address, How the Chamber of Com
merce Can Best Serve the interests of
Savannah" ]. Ferris Cam.
Selection, king Dodo" Luders).
Address, 'How Savannahians Can
Help One Another" Robert M. Hitch.
Selection, "Mocking Bird" (Sloane).
Address, "Savannah's Greatest
Need" P. A. Stovall.
Sue" two-step.
Address, Public-Spirited Citizen
ship" Frank NJ. Oliver.
Good, but short Speeches.
1t has not yet been settled whether
the light refreshments will be served
the guests at the conclusion of the
programme or between the addresses.
This will depend on the length of time
that the speakers take. 1t is under
stood that the speakers have been re-
quested to not speak over ten min
utes, and good but short speeches may
be expected.
All the arrangements for the occa-
sion have been in the hands of the
Entertainment Committee, of which
Mr.. Roy G. Foster is chairman, while
the details of the smoker have been
arranged by Capt. Fred w. Garden.
The Mathushek piano to be used by
the orchestra was lent for the occasion
by Ludden & Bates.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
TWO PEONAGE CASES
WERE POSTPONED.
Material Witness for the Govern
ment Could Not BE Found.

Material Witness for the Govern
ment Could Not BE Found.
A material witness for the govern
ment could not be found in the cases
against George Hart and j. M. Cobb,
charged with causing Lula Durham to
be held in a condition of peonage, and
the action not heard in the United
States court yesterday.
When the case was called United
States Attorney Akerman stated that,
though every effort had been made by
the marshals, that a material witness
for the government could not be
found. The case went over until the
witness can be located.
Attorney Whitaker, who represents
Cobb, asked that the case be post
poned until the next term of court
This Judge Speer declined to do, on the
ground that Hart, one of the defend
ants. had been unable TO secure bond,
and that he should not be held In Jail
longer than was absolutely necessary.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
CIVIL CASES HEARD
IN SUPERIOR COURT

In contrast to the rush of business
which marked the sessions of the Su-
perior Court last week, there was but
little done yesterday. The following is
the record:
The cases of Laura Watts against
R. c. Ulmer, attachment, was dis
missed at the instance of the plaintiff.
The case was an appeal from the
justice court.
The case of J. F. Butler against Mrs.
Ellen Butler, appeal, was dismissed.
There was no session of the City
Court yesterday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
SUBWAY WORK WILL
BEGIN VERY SHORTLY.

Work on the Gwinnett street sub
way will be started very soon, it is
thought. All the plans have been prac-
tically agreed upon, though they have
not been formally accepted.
The plans for all the work, except
the supporting work for the Atlantic
Coast Line tracks, are now in the
hands of the Savannah Electric Com
pany. These plans will be agreed TO
without trouble. It is believed.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
JUSTICE SHEFTALL
HAS QUALIFIED.

In the Court of Ordinary yesterday
the newly elected justice of the peace
in the Second militia district, Mr..
Thomas j. Sheftall, qualified and was
given the necessary papers.
At the instance of DR.. Craig Bar
row. Sophie Jackson, colored, was ar
rested and confined in the county Jail
as a lunatic.
The will of Hugh Logan was pro-
bated in solemn form.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
MARSHAL UNDER GROVER
JURY COMMISSIONER.
MIR. John ID. HarrclI OF Bainbridge
Named by Judge Speer.

In the United States District Court
yesterday Judge Emory Speer appoint
ed Mr.. John d. Harrell of cambridge
United States jury commissioner for
the southwestern division of the South
ern district of Georgia.
The new commissioner is ordered,
with Clerk Tomlinson F. Johnson, to
prepare the jury box and place 500
names therein. This is the new divis-
ion of the court with headquarters at
Valdosta.
Mr.. Harrell was the United States
marshal for this district under Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland. He was sue
ceeded in Office by the present marshal,
Mr.. Barnes
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
RESERVED DECISION
IN SILVERBERG CASE.
Cross-BiII for Foreclosure of Mort.
gage Was Argued.

In the United States court yester-
day the case of W p Hardee. trustee
of l. silyerberg A. Co. against the
southern Bank Of the State OF Geor-
gia was argued
The case Il one arising through
eross-blll hled by the Southern Bank
20 foreelose mortgage on certain
property belonging 20 the silyerberg
Company After listening 10 the arFu-
menis Judge kpfer took the briffs of
ihf attorneys. iie wlll hand down has
decision this morning.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
WASTE PAPER CRUSADE
CAUSES POLICE CASES.
Fourteen Cases Made Because of the
Waste Paper Nuisance.

Fourteen Cases Made Because of the
Waste Paper Nuisance.
There we're fourteen cases docketed
yesterday against persons for throw
ing waste paper on the streets. A spe-
cial officer has been detailed to break
up this practice. and the cases docket
ed were tho result Of his first days
work.
The cases are 10 be heard in Police
Court Wednesday morning. The pO-
ice nave taken the matter up in earn
eet now. and cases are TO BE- dOckete I
against al persons guilty II throwing
the paper On the streets. n b. u course.
impossible for the police ~ nnd every
one who violates ihe ordinance Casea
we're docketed against both individuals
ano firms where tho paper was found
ln front ~ their premises.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
THREE HOUSES DESTROYED.

Three houses on schwarz avenue. op-
poslte the Wilcox-Ives oil Company.
occupied by negroes. We're destroyed
by fire yesterday. A telephone message
called the apparatus from No. sta
tion 70 the scene. but the houses were
almost totally destroyed before the
alarm was sent in. Two OF the three
houses burned were totally destroyed
and the third WAS badly damaged.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
CHARLESTON'S CLAIM
DON'T WORRY SAVANNAH
Fruit COmpany's Jamaica Line Like
Iy to Come Here.

Fruit COmpany's Jamaica Line Like
Iy to Come Here.
Despite the fact that recent press
dispatches state the business men of
Charleston have decided on active
measures to again secure the United
Fruit Company's Jamaica line when it
shall be re-established, the Savannah
men interested are not worried.
The directors of the Chamber of
Commerce have taken no very recent
steps in the matter, but may do so at
their next meeting. They have the as
surance of Mr.. T. Jefferson Coolidge,
president of the company. that Savan-
nah's claims will be given full con-
sideration before any port on this coast
is decided on.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
COMMITTED NEGRO WHO
DEFIED OFFICER DAVIS.
Was Turned Over TO the City Court
on Charge of Larceny.

In Police Court yesterday P. A.
Hoover, the negro who found Officer
Nose Davis pistol and pointed it at
the officer, when he attempted to re-
cover it, was bound over to the City
Court on the charge of larceny.
The negro found the pistol, where the
detective had left it. but the fact that
he refused to give it up when it was
demanded, caused the case of larceny
to be booked. Under the Georgia law,
the refusal to give to its rightful own
er an article found, makes the person
refusing guilty of larceny, just the
same as if it had been stolen.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
ANNUAL SESSION OF.
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Fifty-Fifth Session Will Meet i
Macon April 2O-22.

The fifty-fifth annual session of the
Medical Association of Georgia will
meet in Macon, April 20. 81 and % and
the preliminary programme has been
sent out by DR.. M. McHolton of Macon,
president of the association. An effort
will be made to induce the association
to hold it's next annual meeting in Sa-
vannah.
About twenty members of the asso-
citation in Savannah will attend the
meeting. Papers will be read by five
Savannah physicians, Drs. Ralph M.
Thomson, W. E. Fitch, E. r. Corson,
]. G.. Van Marter and NJ. M. Saliba.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
HEAVY DOCKET FOR
POLICE COURT.
Patrol Wagon Was Kept on Move,
but Cases Were Trivial.

The police were kept busy last night
with a number of minor cases. At an
early hour more arrests had been made
than were made on Saturday and Sun
day combined.
The Mondays court is usually the
busiest of the week. but there are more
cases TO be heard this morning than
yesterday. Most of the cases made
were of petty nature. Though none
Of the cases were very serious, the pa
troll wagon was kept busy for some
time hauling the prisoners In.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
"Queen of Sea Routes.v

Magnificent deep draught steamships
of the Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company, between Savannah,
Baltimore and Philadelphia direct.
Only two days at sea. Rates cheaper
than rail. For further information.
choice stateroom reservation, etc, cali
on w. w. Tull. Agt., or j. f. Ward
T. p. A, 112 Bull street, Savannah
Ga-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
AGAINST CHICKEN OWNERS
CASES WERE MADE
Police Determined TO See That Or
dinance Is Obeyed.

A number of persons We're placed on
the docket of the Police Court yester-
day for allowing chickens to run at
large. The cases were all made in the
southern part of the city.
Only few weeks ago quite large
number of chicken owners were ar
raigned in Police Court and fined on
the same charge. Recently complaints
have been made to the police that
chickens were still doing damage. In
every instance where the owner could
be determined a case was docketed.
The cases will be heard tomorrow by
Recorder Myrick.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
THE BROwN smoE COMPANY
VIII %" she Largest Capitalized
shoe Company In the world.

The Brown Shoe Company OF sL
Louis have called a meeting ~ stock.
holders ~ increase fhe capital stock oi
the company from 5000 600 ~ e. 600.
ol0 This WI make if he largest
capitalized shoe company lD the world
TIE great popularity ~ fae|r START
ttar shoes and rapid Increase ~ 81 519.-
pe per year in business, requires fGl1
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lto1te queen ~ ifffl. fize slr80 inehef
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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
New Sleeping Car Line to Augusta

Southern Railway has inaugurated
tri-weekly Pullman sleeping car serv-
ice, leaving Savannah 1905, midnight,
Central time, on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays. arriving Augusta 6:55 a.
M, Eastern time. For reservations or
information apply at city ticket Office.
141 Bull street; phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
Abbott,s East India Corn Paint.

If you would be free of corns and
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 Simply
apply this wonderful corn paint as di-
rected. .-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22

Ihs second annual Lentsn choir fee
oval n ~ Papis Lufhefan Church
WI be- held in that church fo-Blghf
TIE programme was printed iu SUM
earf hor1lnF Mnbh The fesuFal WI
p ffee one anG fbe pablio is lnyte1
~ afien1
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22

Southern Railway announces I'm.
proved aeryice On train leaving ea.
vannhh daily iips D. m., arriving Rich.
mono eiM a. m. pullman sleeping cars
40 the way and dining car serves
meals 20 route Clty tlcket ofics. al
Llu gffeFt-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22

Atlantic Coast Line gives benefit of
short line mileage detachments be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, 1872
mileS,-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-22
POLICE PISTOL RANGE.

II VIII be about two weeks before
the pistol range at police headquarters
10 completed Almost sil of the wood.
work is now finished, but n viii have
o. be- painted and an embankment 10
Ht0p ne bullets VIII have 20 be- built