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, 1904-02-11
SARATOGA CHIPS.


Rev. Mclean is i'll with tonsillitis.
Mrs. Maxfeld was i'll with %tonsiIi-
tbs the past week.
Mrs. w. H. Large and Mrs. w. B.
Harden paid a visit to the ranch of
Bert Lee, on Spring creek, Yesterday.
Tuesday night was one of the
coolest of the season, the thermome.
ter going down to S degrees below
zero.
Mrs. Pennock entertained the
members of the Ladies' Aid Society
today. at her hospitable home east
of town.
Mrs. j. ID. Parker, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Iowa,
for the past two months. returned
home Saturday.
Capt. Davis, the Medicine Bow
Forest Supervisor, who has been o
iourning in Cheyenne and Denver
for "A week, returned home Sunday.
Nrs " Iorga has r.c.iv.d
word of the serious illness of her
motba win, res;d.s at Go,benb,ra
Neb and will Ieave for that pIace in
few DAYS
Rawlins last week. on a visit to her
husband. who is sta,ing there now.
and incidentally to visit old friends
for a few days.
nus pelhs whispered around 'hat
,he 9''rh - 70 N.s'' several saratoga
o''7o WIS coming 9P'ihs a"" sum
'her' o'"rks are pe""'llui plrus' ana
'""'" iore" ny every ohe 50 ''' 'he"'
'o"ie ""' every ''7'' I've i" messing
Oliver Paulson is in the CITY
nursino - pame lao raus.d Inv
, 1904-02-11

Lost Two books, between the res
idence OF Charles {. Hickok aud that
Of j. I Crawford. one entitled TN
leavened Bread aud the other The
Other side of Death" Finder pleas.
leave at tins Office. I2-ll-2w.
, 1904-02-11
Lander Nail Tied Up.

James Stephenson. who has
been carrying the mail to Lander
since the contractors failed about
a month ago, on Tuesday threw
up his contract, claiming that he
conld not carry the mail at the
special price agreed on-S50 a
day.
Since that time a great deal of
mail has accumulated in the of
fee here, and Postmaster Smith
has arranged with G. r. Bell to
make a through trip Fort Wash
axle so that the mail may be de-
livered. Mr.. Bell started on his
Tip today, and the postmaster
hopes to be able to make arrange
ments with him to continue the
service.
Stage men give as n reason for
the many failures on this line the
excuse that the government will
not pay enough to make the line
a paying one
Others say that the fault lies
with the contractors themselves,
as they underbid each other uu-
til there is no margin for profit
left.
Since the above item was put
in type MIR. Stephenson has made
a contract with the postoffice de
partment to esume services on
the route and will start his first
stage out tomorrow morning
Carbon County journal.
Competitive Examination for Midship-
men.
Senator Clark aud Congress
man Mondell have arranged for a
competitive examination to be
held at the City Hall. in Chey-
enne. beginning at nine O'Clock IA.
m Tuesday. February Ii. 1904.
for the examination of candidates
for appointment as Midslipman
at the Naval Academy at Annap-
oils.
All young men over sixteen
years of age at the time of the
examination and not over twenty
the first of June next, who have
been residents of Wyoming for
not less than five years, and who
are physically eligible, are invit-
ed to take the examination. which
will be conducted by President
Lewis of the University of Wyo-
ming, Professor Conard of the
Cheyenne Public Schools, and DIR
Amos W. Barber of Cheyenne.
From those passing the highest
and best examination Senator
Clark and Representative Mon
dell will make nominations for
midshipman at Annapolis, and
the successful candidates must
take "A Civil Service examination
at Cheyenne in April.
, 1904-02-11

Thursday Evening Prayer Service. : 3,
WM. J MoBGAs, Pastor.
, 1904-02-11

Mumpsey-I see you keep "A dog
How do YOU afford one?
Numpsey-Can't get rid of it.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
CHARGES AGAINST
ASSISTANT CLERK.
Complaint Made Against City Market
Official to Mayor.

Francis Hart has sent a .communica-
ton to the Mayor and aldermen, charg-
ing Assistant Clerk Paul H. Broome,
of the City Market, with conduct I'M
becoming an officer. The letter asks
that the Mayor or Council make an
investigation of the matter and inflict
whatever punishment is deemed proper.
MIR. Hart charges Mr.. Broome with
attempting to collect on June II mar
ket fees from customers of the com
plainant, who were selling their own
produce. Such attempted collections
were in violation of the regulations
governing the market, Mr.. Hart says.
1t is further alleged by Mr.. Hart, that
when he demonstrated with Mr..
Broome, the latter threatened him and
called a policeman to intimidate him"
The complaint was received several
days ago by the Mayor. He referred
It TO Clerk of Council Creamer to bring
up before Council, but Mr.. Dreamer
says it is not a paper for Council, as
Mr.. Broome is appointed and not elect
ed. He says he will return it to the
Mayor to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
ROYAL ARCANUM'S DAY
Will Be Celebrated by Pulaski COun-
Gil June "a.


Gil June "a.
Elaborate preparations are being
made by Pulaski Council, Royal Area
mum, for the celebration of it's anniver-
sary, June %, which is Royal Arcanum
Day all over the United States. The
members and their immediate families,
including the children, will be taken to
the Casino where the various amuse-
ments will be open for their entertain
mert, without personal expense.
Five special cars have been chartered
for the occasion, and Will leave the
Market at o'clock on the evening OF
June %. Upon reaching the Casino
the guests will amuse themselves &C
cording to individual fancy, enjoying
the toboggan slides, the carousal, the
magic maze, and the miniature railway.
Later in the evening they will witness
the show in the Casino Theater. and
indulge in dancing afterwards.
Mr.. Gordon Saussy is chairman of the
committee in charge, and every effort
is being made to have the occasion a
delightful and memorable one. 1t is
expected that the society will entertain
between 500 and 700 people. The sug-
gestion has been made that a pleasant
feature could be made of basket lunch
cons, and it is hoped that those who
care to do so. will carry baskets of re-
freShments and enjoy picnic supper
during the evening.
Transportation and admission tickets
to the amusements will be furnished
upon application to Mr.. w. deBruyn
Hops, treasurer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
FOUR AUTO OWNERS
FOR POLICE COURT.
omcer Christie spent Afternoon OF
EStEII Ayenue with SucceSs

0mcer Christie spent Afternoon on
EstIII Avenue with Success.
Four cases were made yesterday by
Bicycle Officer Christie for the run
ming of automobiles faster than is al
lowed by the city ordinance.
Officer Christie spent most of the af-
ternoon on EstiIl avenue watching for
the autos. Some of them went so fast
that he could not even tell the initials
on the back OF the machines. Four,
however he managed to make out. The
cases viii be heard Wednesday morn
ing by the Recorder.
OF the four cases only two of the de-
PENDANTS were known. The initials for
the other two are known. however, and
their names will be obtained from the
registration book in the office of the
clerk of council this morning.
Cases We're made against ]. A. G..
Carson, ]. r. Rourke, "B. F. B." and
y. f. H" The cases against the two
latter are already docketed by the in
itials. All four of the parties will be
served with summons today to appear
in Police Court
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
brought the ladies ont.

The announcement in Sundays Morn
ing News of the % per cent. discount
sale. throughout the entire ladies and
boys departments at B. H. Levy, Bro.
& Co., met with an unusual response
among the ladies of Savannah. These
two departments on the second and
third floors were crowded yesterday
from early morn until closing time with
throngs of eager purchasers who aps
preciated at a glance, what II meant
to be able to supply themselves and
many of their boys with wearing APP
parel from a stock of new. fresh. high
grade merchandise. such as this house
is known to carry, at such a liberal
discount.
II is a fact worthy of note that In
spite OF the hot weather, the enthu-
siasm was so great that not once did
the crowd abate. but a steady flow IN
and out OF the store marked the or
der OF the day.
Unless all indications fail this intense
interest viii be kept up during the
entire sale. which In advertised 20 run
until further notice.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
RAILROADS WILL MAKE
NO ADVANCE PROMISES.
Say City VIII Not Regret Doing
Away with ScaIpers.

Railroads entering Savannah will
make no promises in regard to the pro-
posed anti-scalping ordinance. for the
city
Mayor Myers, who has Investigated
the matter. has been informed that
the railroads will promise nothing.
However. the city officials are told
that they will not regret 1t, If ticket
scalping is stopped here. 1t is under
stood that the railroad officials, even
in the cities where the anti-scalping
ordinances have been passed, refused
to make any promises, although con-
cessions were afterwards made.
1t is understood that Savannah would
be given all the benefits that any of
the cities with anti-scalping ordinances
are receiving should such a law be
passed here. The matter will be taken
up by Council again Wednesday after
noon.
There is some difference of opinion
among the city officials as to what
should be done. Some of them hold
that il would be a bad thing to do
away with the. scalpers no matter
what the railroads might do in re-
turn. Others think an anti-scalping
ordinance should be passed
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
COMMENDED ALL DAY
FOR NEGROES ESTATE.
Witness Gave Startling Testimony
as to Earning Ability.


The Court of Ordinary was in session
during the entire day yesterday. and
until late at night hearing the contest
for the estate of Isaac Wrighton, col
ored. who died intestate.
There were originally four claimants
for the estate. though only three put
in an appearance at the hearing. The
missing claimant was the colored
preacher who said his witnesses were
himself, the Father. the Son, and the
Holy Ghost.
Abram Huger was the first claimant
for the estate, which is valued at 3d.
600. He, for having nursed the de-
ceased, furnished him medicine, and
otherwise cared for him, applied for
letters of administration on the estate.
He was represented by Attorney An
ton P. Wright.
lack Roberts. a Philadelphia negro
filed caveat to the application of
Huger, claiming he was a cousin of
Wrighton and his sole heir. He claimed
he had lived with the deceased for wears
and had always called him Cousin
Ike 3" The letters which proved his
claim, he said, had been lost. Roberts
was represented by Attorney w. H
Wade. The negro had asked that Mr..
Wade be named administrator
]. H. Grant was the third claimant
and his interests were looked after by
Attorney w. NJ. Hayward. Grant
claimed he also was a cousin of the
dead negro. and that he was closer
related than Roberts. even if Roberts
claim could be established. AS the
proper heir he asked that the estate
be awarded to him, and that w. H.
Wade be appointed administrator
There were Il large number of wit
nesses, including negro ministers, doc
tors, BARRIERS and farmers. One wit
ness furnished the court with the start
ling information that when only -
years of age, he had been earning SIS
per week as a barber.
The most interesting witness was
Tom Tones. a colored barber. 90 years
of age. Jones came to this country
from San Domingo when SO years of
age, and has lived here ever since. For
a long time he conducted a small place
in which he taught negroes how to
shave.
The case was concluded late at night,
and Judge McAlpin reserved his decis-
ion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
CRUSHED TO DEATH
between IRON AND WALL.

William Roberts, colored, employed
In placing a large boiler at the South
ern Cotton Oil Works was killed yes
terday afternoon by being crushed be-
tween the boiler and a wall.
AS there were a large number of
witnesses to the accident no call was
made for the coroner to hold an In
quest. The boiler was being lowered
from the ice machine room to the
ground, when one of the ropes parted
and the boiler caught the unfortunate
negro between the mass of iron and
the wall. The left side of his skull
was crushed ard he died within a few
minutes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
WHIPPED BOY TWICE
AND He ESCAPED.
Parents Surrendered Runaway Con-
Wet Son to the Police.

Parents Surrendered Runaway Con-
Wet Son to the Police.
Having been whipped twice within a
few minutes. John Rogers, a negro
boy, early yesterday morning took
French leave Of the county farm
where he had been a convict for three
months.
Rogers made good his escape, but
went to the home of his father, Will
liam Rogers, 2O7 Reynolds street, last
night and the elder Rogers turned hl1n
over to the authorities again.
Rogers and his wife carried the boy
to police headquarters and he will be
returned to the county authorities to-
day. Rogers, the father, is law abld-
ing negro. The old man said he knew
his sons time had not expired,
Young Rogers was put to ploughlng
at the County Farm yesterday morn
ing. He claimed he did not know now
to do the work and was given WHIP
ping. He says the guard asked MN
if he did not know how to plough bet
ter than he was doing and ordered him
to pull off his clothes. when he said no.
He was then whipped. He ploughed
another furrow, he says, and was WHIP
ped again because it was not straight.
He then watched his chance and MADE
his escape. The authorities in the city
were notified of the escape, but no
trace had been found of him up to the
time he surrendered.
Rogers is now serving term for
stabbing another boy. Quite a while
ago he was arrested for shooting
white boy, but for some reason the case
was never brought to trial 1t rs prob
able he will be given an additional SEN
tence for eSca ping.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
Is SUING CENTRAL
FOR $1,000 DAMAGES.
Wants Payment for Injuries While
Working for Company.

Working for Company.
Jesse Burke instituted suit against
the Central of Georgia Railway Com
pany, in the City Court yesterday.
The libellant seeks to compel the rail-
way company to pay him $1,000 for
the injuries he is alleged to have re-
ceived while in the employ of the COM
pany. The suit was filed through At
torney Robert l.. Colding.
1t is alleged by the plaintiff that
he, In company with several others,
had been employed by the Central to
bar-couple lumber. On Aug. %, 1903
he went to work as usual. In COM
panY with his fellow laborers he was
pulling on rope to haul certain
pieces of lumber to position near the
high wharf" when the rope broke and
threw him between the timber He
claims he was only saved from falling
into the river by the prompt action
of the second foreman.
The fall he claims, bruised him bad
ly and injured his left side. It also
effected him in such manner that he
is now troubled with shortness of
breath and is unable to perform GER
tain duties that he once could. In
payment for these injuries, which he
claimes were caused because the COM
pany did not furnish a sufficiently
strong rope, he asks damages in the
sum named.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
WILL NOT AT ONCE
COVER GARBAGE WAGONS.

The scavenger wagons OF the city
will not be covered until an appro-
priation is made for the purpose.
Some new wagons will have to be
purchased shortly and they will prob
ably be covered, if it is still thought
to be advisable by the Mayor.
The Mayor thinks the wagons drop
paper on the streets because they are
not covered He says several per-
sons have called his attention to the
matter. He wrote the director of pub
lice works Saturday to have the wag-
ons all covered.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
CLOSED THE ROADWAY
TO SAVE TITLE.
Central of Georgia Has Thrown Up
Pile of Railroad Iron.

Considerable speculation was aroused
in the immediate vicinity yesterday
by the closing of a wagon roadway
from Railroad street, which is an ex-
tension of Liberty, across West Boun-
dairy to the canal.
AS the blockaded road was used by
the Seaboard Air Line in hauling to
the roads yards. 1t was at first sug-
gested that there was some friction
between the roads named.
The explanation of the matter Is sim
pie and does not, affect the relations
of the roads and the whole thing was
done with the full knowledge and con-
sent of the Seaboard.
The roadway is over the property of
the Central of Georgia, adjacent to
the old Ogeechee canal. Under the
law if the roadway remains open for
a certain number of years, the COM
munity acquires rights of easement.
In order to avoid the effect of this
law, and yet keep the road open, the
Central periodically shuts up the road
way and resumes possession. AS soon
as the railroad has constructively vim
dicated it's property rights, the roadway
will be opened again for traffic.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
TO SELL TURPENTINE.

An order was granted by Judge
Cam yesterday to sell at once the
adulterated turpentine held at the
Central of Georgia freight depot. The
barrels of turpentine had been con-
signed to Chestnut g. O'Neill, the j.
p. Williams Company, and the Con-
solidated Naval Stores Company. The
adulteration had been made before the
barrels reached Savannah and the fact
that the turpentine was not absolutely
pure was not known TO the Savannah
concerns.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
UNPAID Personal TAXES.

II is not probable that the Finance
Committee. of which Chairman Of
Council Dixon is chairman, will take
any action in regard to the unpaid per-
sonal property tax executions now in
the hands Of the city marshal. The
marshal has a list Of these unpaid ex-
ecutiOns and there are many Of them.
Mayor Myers has said that the FL
nance Committee would take the mat
ter up, but II IL not thought any
thing will be done The chairman viii
not discuss the matter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
EAGLE MFG. COMPANY
ASKS FOR RELIEF,

The Eagle Manufacturing Company
has filed with City Council an applica-
ton to be relieved from the payment of
specific taxes prior to 1904.
Before that time it is alleged the
company received no benefits from the
city. The fire which destroyed the
plant of the company some time ago is
also referred to. The matter will be
taken up Wednesday afternoon. An
effort has already been made by the
company to get out of paying the taxes
on the real estate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
SUING ELECTRIC CO.
FOR INJURY TO THUMB.
One More Suit as Result of Accident
Last March.

Another suit has resulted from the
trolley accident on East Broad street
last March, D. Z. Glover yesterday
instituting suit in the City Court
against the company for $1,000. The
suit was filed by Garrard & Meldrim.
The allegations made by the libellant
are practically the same as those made
in the suits filed in the Superior Court
some time ago 1t is alleged that the
trolley wire was unsafe, was made of
poor material, was corroded and rust
ed, and was not of sufficient strength
to endure the strain which was daily
put upon 1t. furthermore, when the
wire fell it is claimed that 1.-The con-
ductor of the car jumped. ran. fled,
and got out" and warned the pas
sengers to jump.
Following his advice, IL is claimed,
the complainant did jump, and was
thrown to the ground with considerable
force. AS result he broke two fin
gers, sprained his right thumb and
was forced to expend $50 for medical
attention. His nervous system was also
injured by the shock and he asks
damages in the sum of 81 1000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
MAYOR is SILENT ON
THE DOG ORDINANCE.
II Is Not Thought Any Action win
BE Taken Soon.

Mayor Myers refuses to express an
opinion on the dog muzzling ordinance,
which was suggested by members of
the Chamber of Commerce.
Several weeks ago. when the matter
was first brought up the Mayor stated
he was inclined to favor such an ordi-
nance. When it was later learned that
there was already an ordinance, which
required all dogs running at large to
be muzzled, the Mayor said he thought
ii impracticable to enforce it.
He now says the present ordinance Is
too general to be enforced. He will not
state whether he favors a new ordi-
nance or not, however, it is not prob
able that any action will be taken by
Council at the meeting tomorrow aft
ernoon. The old ordinance may be re-
pealed. but 1t is not thought this will
be done unless 1t is decided to pass an
other ordinance. The ordinance will
probably be allowed to remain on the
books along with the other dead laws.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
MERCURY CLIMBED
ABOVE 80 DEGREES.

Mercury changed it's tactics yester-
day and began an upward flight. The
lowest point reached during the day
was p degrees at o'clock in the
morning.
From that point it climbed steadily
until it stood at 81 degrees at 1 o'clock
in the afternoon. From that hour
it began falling off and at o'clock
registered so degrees. This made the
average temperature SO degrees, an ex-
cess of 2 degrees.
Thunder-showers are predicted for
this afternoon and these will probably
have the effect of lowering the tenn
perature. Fresh south to southwest
winds are also promised.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
AUDITORIUM BUTTONS
ON STREETS SOON.
Chairman sig. Gardner Has Called
Meeting of Committee.


Samples of buttons which will be
sold to assist in building TIE proposed
auditorium were received by Chair
man Gardner yesterday. A meeting
of his committee has been called for
this afternoon, when a design will be
selected from the three submitted.
II is figured by Chairman Gardner
that the buttons should be on the
streets by the latter part of the week.
The button are the product of a home
concern, which has taken the work as
cheap as any firm of the kind In the
country has offered to do 1t.
BY the first of next week the COM
mittee having in charge the sale of
the buttons hopes to have the city
aroused to a white heat on the sub
ject of buying the souvenirs to the end
that everybody viii buy.
Already number of leading citizens
nave asked to be allowed to buy the
trst few buttons at a premium. but
have been told by Mr.. Gardner that
the buttons viii all be offered at the
same price and there can be no ressr
Nallons In priority OF issue.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
VIII Not Sell TabernacIe.
ALDERMAN FURNISHED
BOND FOR MASTERS.

Accused Will BE Given a PreIimi-
nary Hearing This Morning.
j. F. Masters, charged with two bur-
glaries, was late yesterday afternoon
released on a $500 bond. Alderman j.
H. McKenna signed the bond.
There will be a preliminary hearing
before Recorder Myrick this morning.
Masters is charged with burglarizing
the vacant house, No. 200 Park avenue,
west, the next door, but one from
No. 2lS. where the fire Friday night
occurred. A portion of the lining of
the bath tub was sto en- from this house
He is also charged with having stolen
piping from the Union bar on West
Broad street.
Masters denies that he is guilty,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-21
BEER BOTTLE PROVED
EFFECTIVE WEAPON

Charging assault with intent to kill,
d. w. Zipperer yesterday swore out
a warrant for N. A. Fountain before
Justice Bevans. The warrant was the
result of trouble which occurred last
week in the place of Fountain at the
intersection of Bay street and the Au-
gusta road.
The prosecutor claims he went into
Fountains bar about z o'clock in the
evening to make a purchase, when to
his surprise he was assaulted by Foun-
tain, who used a beer bottle on his
head. A scalp wound about two
inches long was made.