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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO WATER TAKERS.

Office of Savannah Water Works
Savannah. Ga, June l. 1904.-The
water will be shut off Thursday morn
ing June ?, at o'clock, on West
Broad street from Waldburg to An
ierson and from Whitaker to West
Broad. and will remain off for several
hours. l. L. KINSEY, Supt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-02
NOTICE.
June /, 1904.

June / 1904.
The business of c. A. Shearson will
hereafter be carried on in the name of
Shearson. Hammill & Co of New
York, of which firm Mr.. C. A. Shear
son is a partner.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-02

SOLOMON'S LODGE NO. 1, F.& AN.
A regular communication Of a
this lodge will be held at Ma "
sonic Temple this Thursday
evening at SIS. Z. A. Degree.
Transient brethren and members OF
sister lodges fraternally invited TO at
tend. JAS. PURSE, W. NJ.
J. r. CAIN. Secretary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-02
FOR RENT.
NOTICE.

City of Savannah. Office Fire De-
partment, Savannah, Ga, June l,
1904.-Bids will be received at the
office of the undersigned until -
O'Clock noon of Saturday, June 4,
1904, for furnishing this department
with 10000 pounds of best white
clipped oats, 10000 pounds of No. 1
Timothy hay and 400 pounds of best
wheat bran. Sample of oats to ac-
company bid, to be delivered in such
quantities as may be desired at the
various engine houses separately.
The Committee on Fire reserves the
right 10 award the contract in part or
as a whole or to reject any and all
bids. JOHN f. MAGUIRE, Supt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
SOCIOLOGICAL
An Intercity Servant League.

MI thNGiSiNJ ~ sSiiN -GGSAS'
The intermunicipal committee Of
household study, which has recently
been organized. is made up of women
in New York Boston and Philadelphia
who seek to better the conditions of
domestic service Its bureaus in these
three cities Were put in operation last
week, and the public is invited to CO.
ope. ate. The plan contemplated not
only furnishes good servants at mod
crate wages, but also the education OF
hOusekeepers as to their duties toward
servants While opposing fake en-
ployment agencies. the intercity com
mittee Says il has no intention Of com-
peting with any existing business. 1t
has no theories and charges no fees for
information or publication. Its work
is entirely cooperative and education
al. 1t is backed by some of the most
prominent women in the cities con-
Cerned.
Notes.
The distinguished Jewish author, Is
rael Zangwill, has come from England
TO this country for the purpose of in
tereSting American Jews in the estab-
lishment of Il colony for the Hebrew
race in east Africa. He believes the
Jews should acquire the art of self
government in this way.
Nora Stanton Blatch. the grand
daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stan
ton. who IS senior in civil engineer
/ ing at Cornell. is said to be perfecting
plans for the organization of women
political clubs IN the leading coeduca-
tiOnal schools and colleges of the coun-
try with the object of securing polite
al equality for women.
President Francis told the American
Street Railway association at st. Louis
that the worlds fair had lost at least
ST 100000 through being compelled to
close on Sunday.
The public requests in the will OF
Mrs. Sarah E. Potter. widow of War
rem 3. Potter of Boston, aggregate
about 100000. all of which goes to
public institutions in that city and vi
cinity.
The Chicago Medical society has be-
gun an investigation into charges
against eighteen prominent physicians
because OF paying commissions to out
side doctors for referring cases. Evil
dence had been gathered by sending
decoy letters to all the leading physi-
clans of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
POLITICS and GOVERNMENT

amount 20 an inStigatiOn of revolt.
From this letter Senator CulberSon con-
cludes that the president was advised
of the contemplated Panama secession.
as the letter speaks of casting aside the
proposition TO ferment secession. The
speaker objected TO the distinction be-
tween private and public instigation of
conspiracy and revolution.
organs Indiana Tour.
W. J. Bryan closed his eight day cart
tail stumping tour of Indiana. during
which lie addressed approximately
10000 people. In his later speeches
Mr.. Bryan took the ground that one
good turn deserves anOther-that is.
his friends should support Parker be
cause Parker supported him. He al
so answered Candidate Watson by
charging that the Populists were help
ing 10 elect Roosevelt.
Campaign Notes.
The Democratic candidate for gov
error in Massachusetts. William l..
Douglas, has conducted Il novel cam
paign by making a feature Of colored
posters. newspaper display and an au-
tOmobile handshaking tour over the
state. Papers of both parties will be
used in advertising Mr.. Douglas per-
sonality.
Redfeld Proctor was reelected to
the United States senate by the Yer
mont legislature Oct. il. and the cleo
ton was confirmed in joint session on
the following day.
~. no
tax qualification only liza negroes
have been enabled TO register for vot-
ing in the state Of Louisiana. About
$4,000 whites have also been disfran-
chised on the same grounds.
The leaders of Tammany Hall have
decided 10 oppose in the courts the
course of superintendent of Elections
Morgan III challenging men for regis
trution at New York. The sensational
incident Of the campaign in that city
was the arrest of Richard Van Colt,
son Of the postmaster, on the charge
of colOnizing floaters.
Chairman Scott of the Republican eX-
ecutive committee made his official pre-
diction that Parker would be beaten
worse than Greeley in 1872 and that
ROosevelt's plurality would be greater
than that of Mckinley in 1896 or 1900.
Maryland is the only doubtful state
which he admits to be debatable
Candidate Davis ended his 1900 mile
trip in West Virginia. during which he
addressed 100000 persons.
ExPresident Cleveland addressed n
Democratic mass meeting at New
York, Oct. II, and was greeted with
great enthusiasm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

graph censorship of the Italian govern
ment concealed the real gravity of the
recent general strike which paralyzed
the industry of the country for few
days The royal decree fixes the gen.
eral elections for Nov. and Nov. Is
and the reopening OF parliament Nov.
80. There are evidences that the Ital-
ian army has been honeycombed by the
Socialistic propaganda
Site For Peace Palace.
The government of Holland has set
tied the difficulty over the acceptance
of the Carnegie peace fund by deciding
to build the palace of peace on a plot
between The Hague and ScheveningeD.
Work will be begun at once.
Tibet Still a Trouble Spot.
The failure of the Chinese govern
ment promptly to ratify the Anglo
Tibetan treaty recently negotiated at
Lassa is causing the British govern
ment some alarm. At the same time
the Tibetans say they are unable to
pay the indemnity of 10 laos of ru-
pees in three years. Germany and
Russia are thought to be using their
influence at Peking against signing the
treaty. The returning British eXpedi-
ton in Tibet was reported snOwbound
in a fortress near BOutan.
Philippine Commerce Increasing.
The bureau of inSular affairs az
Washington reports that the commerce
of the Philippine Islands has Increased
more than $1,OOO,OOO during three
quarters of the last fiscal year. For
the first time since American occupa-
ton the United States leads in the
amount of merchandise sent to the is
lands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Can You Eat?

J. B. Taylor, a prominent merchant
of Chriesman, Tex, says: Il could
not eat because of a weak stomach.
lost all strength and ran down in
weight. All that money could do was
done but all hope of recovery van
ished. Hearing of some wonderful
cures effected by the use of KodOl Dys-
pepsia Cure. concluded to try it. The
first bottle benefited me- and aftel
taking four bottles. am fully restored
TO my usual strength, weight and
health" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and cures. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
General.
Parker on the Philippines.

Parker on the Philippine.
The Republican policy OF imperialism
as exempli6ed in the government OF
the FilipinoS was the subject OF an
address by the Democratic candidate,
Judge Parker, to a number of visiting
clubs at EsopuS. He charged that the
Republican party stood for subjugation
OF defenseless foreign peoples, while
the Democracy stands for freedom. He
said the Filipinos were FESTIVE under
oppression and should have immediate
assurance that self government will
come as soon as they are reasonably
prepared for It He charged that be
sides paying the conquered Spaniard
500 OOO. 900 for the Philippines we had
wasted over $3.50, 0oOo more and sac
rifced over 100000 lives, a wasting
and sacrifice not yet ended. These
figures are contradicted by the depart
mental records as Interpreted by ex-
Secretary Root, Secretary Shaw and
other Republican speakers.
The Presidents Shaw Letter.
A sensational feature OF the speech
by Senator Culberson of Texas at the
tCarnegie ball Democratic meeting Oct
i20 was the reading OF the text OF q
personal letter written by President
Roosevelt to DR.. Albert shaw, editor
OF the Review OF Reviews, on Oct. 10.
1903, few weeks prior to the Panama
revolution. Although this letter was
published in Walter wellman's Wash
ington correspondence last November.
one part OF il had been left out-that in
which the president said that private
ly' he should be delighted II Panama
were independent. although he could
not say so publicly, AZ that would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Testimony of a Minister.

Rev. John S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes, For u years l suffered from
yellow jaundice. l consulted a mum
Der of physicians, but got no relief
Then l began the use of Electric Bit
tiers and feel that l am now cured OF
4 disease that had me in its grasp for
- years" If you want reliable med
icine for liver and kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility,
get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed by
Hartz & Ullemeyer Only so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

ton OF giving
preference to
unionistS in en-
ployment, the
cabinet of Pre-
nnier Watson,
which resigned.
has been super
seeded by n CO.
alition OF four
free traders and
four protection
lists headed by
Mr.. Reid. NeY-
ertheleSS no leg
iSlation of i'm
pOrtance n Il :
b @ @ n accom-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
INSURANCE COMPANIES ACT
Promise to Do What Law Will Not in
SURPRISING Use of Fireworks.

II is said the insurance companies
propose to succeed in doing a good
work that fire ordinances and public
sentiment has hitherto failed in doing
the suppression of firecrackers. tor
pedoes and other dangerous fireworks.
Insurance agents everywhere. it is
said. will receive notice soon that
thereafter fixed charge must be made
for permits to keep fireworks for sale
and the charges. it is understood. will
be so stiff that it will absorb all the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Pill Pleasure.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little
Early Risers for biliousnoss or consti-
patton you know what pill pleasure is.
These famous little pills cleanse the
liver and rid the system of all bile
without producing unpleasant effects.
They do not grippe. sicken or weaken.
but pleasantly give tone and strength
to the tissues and organs of the stom-
ach, liver and bowels. Sold by all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Expected to Cross River Here.

The announcement is made by the
hackers of the proposed Dixon, Rock
Falls & Southwestern interurban line
that not only do they intend pushing
on to Rock Island, but they expect
eventually to cross the river at this
point and connect with the Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

profits Of the business. Should this
report prove true it is hardly probable
many merchants and dealers will lay
in much of a stock next year. There
isn't much good comes from fireworks.
anyway, and their suppression will not
cause sorrow in any quarter unless it
should be in the circles of small boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Weather and Exhaustion Halted Battle

fighting between the
half million
made this
admitted
held readiness the first favorable
o
Eighth had called for
in first OF
men kuropatkn with his
along
Lone HILL which captured with
checked
all fighting ipeded and
hopeo of
had
by and onepa by of
capture
by strfkin floating
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

SHARK CAPTURED AT NEW CALEDONIA.
into the harbor of Noumea had been
eaten, and tie Inhabitants decided to
go shark fishing. Taking Il harpOOn
and an enormous hook. they fastened
the latter to 4 solid metal line and
baited it with several pounds of meat.
One of the big fish was hooked. In
landing him a loop was fastened about
his head, and he was hoisted ashore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

ma against the
course Of the
United States.
Secretary Taft
is e KIP G C t e d
to start about
the middle of
November and
will be accom-
panied by the
Panama minis
ter. baldia,
and by William
Nelson CrGn-
well. In his let
for tO Secretary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
A MONSTER SHARK.
One of Remarkable Proportions Cap
tured in New Caledonia.

The capture of a man eating shark
is not frequent occurrence Such a
shark. measuring about seventeen feet
in length and weighing 1000 pounds.
was recently taken at Noumea. New
Caledonia. a child that had fallen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Brown the Proper Color in Furs.

Brown is TO be the color in furs this
seasOn-old fashioned reddish brown
new fashioned coque derOche. Tie
new fur, yeda unborn calf. is talked
much of. Jackets and entire suits are
to be made of this. Then there is 4
revival of mink-the small eastern
mink, which is almost as rich as sa-
BILE and nearly as costly. Sable in its
darkest tones is again to come to the
fore. Ermine Will be used in com
bination with these dark furs, and the
furriers tell us mole will be in favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

& Suburban, in which line they are in
terested financially. The promoters
do not say how they are to cross the
river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

Australia's Legislative Tie-uP.
Since the recent defeat of the
Labor party in Australia on tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Executive.
Taft TO Soothe Panama.

] az 90 OUOkFIC = dIIafIds
It was announced officially, Oct. 10,
at Washington that Secretary Of War
Taft had been requested by the presi-
dent to go in person TO confer with the
president of the republic of Panama re-
garding the complaints which recently
have been made by the people of Pana-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

Taft the president says that under no
circumstances will the United States
think Of establishing an independent
colony within the state Of Panama nor
Of interfering in any way with the in
ternal affairs of that state. The chief
complaint of the Panamans is that
Americans are building up in the canal
zone rival cities to Panama and Colon
and are otherwise interfering with do
mestic trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29
Elections Called In Italy.

Elections Called In Italy.
Premier Giolitti of Italy has request
ed the call of general election. The
plan is to appeal to the country in de
Tense of order and liberty. This an
nouncement has increased the activity
OF the Socialists throughout the coun-
try. Mail advices show that the teIe-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29


Americans are building up in the canal
zone rival cities to Panama and Colon
and are otherwise interfering with do
nestle trade.
Wynne Wants $4,000, 900.
The estimate for the next fiscal year
Of the postal service as submitted by
Postmaster General Wynne. after seal
ing down many items for the sake Of
economy. is 1888. AS. 495. During the
last fiscal year receipts were more than
$4,000, 900. a gain of $4,000, 900 over
the preceding year. The deficit was
about SS,OOOO0O.
Removed For Slocum Disaster.
In forwarding TO Secretary of Com
merce and Labor Metcalf the report of
the commission appointed to investi-
gate the burning of the steamboat Gen
eral Slocum ut New York, President
Roosevelt recommended the instant
dismissal of the supervising inspector
at New York. Mr.. Rode. and two local
inspectors, Messrs. Dumont and Bar
rett, for laxity and neglect in perform
ing their duties. Their successors are
directed to conduct thorough exam
York, so as to weed out Objectionable
characters. The president specially IA
vored the recommendation of the com
mission that there he created by law
a special body to investigate the laws
which are supposed to provide for the
safety OF passengers on steamboats,.
He characteriZes as gross infamy the
conduct of the cork manufactures at
Camden, y. J.. who put on the market
cork weighted with iron.
Captain Henry Seeley. inspector of
'hulls Mt Boston, was appointed in Du-
mont's place. and Theodore Mersercau.
now assistant inspector OF hulls i'll New
York, will succeed Barrett. Ira IIar-
ris, inspector for the second New York
district. was appointed supervising in
spector in place of Mr.. Rode
Soldier Marries Negro Woman.
The marriage of Private Smith of
the hospital corps at Fort Mott, y. j.
to q negro woman who had Rursed him
from sickness to health at the time OF
the Spanish war has been brought TO
the attention of Major General HaineS
worth Mt Washington, General Fred
Grant having recommended dismissal
from the army for the good of the
service" The case was referred 10
Judge Advocate General Davis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-10-29

plished owing to the combination of
extreme protectionists with the de
feated labor party. There is already
talk Of the dissolution of the common
wealth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-17
WOMAN and
SOCIETY,".

Mr.. and Mrs j. n. Cheatham and
little daughter Annie, left yesterday
for oxford to visit relatives, and from
there they go to South Hill, Va, which
place they will make their future
home.
Miss Margaret Austin, of Sanford
is visiting Miss Annie Adams, on
North Person street.
Miss Marie Jordan, of Durham
is visiting Mrs. Groom here a few
days.
Miss Eta FerralT left yesterday
for Richmond to visit relatives.
Mrs. George r. Ball and children
are visiting relatives in Smithfeld.
Miss Gertrude Upchurch is visiting
Mrs -. r. Allen. near Neuse.
Mrs. NJ. Z. Terrell, who is i'll with
fever at Rex Hospital. is getting along
nicely.
Mr.. G.. V. Barnes and family have
gone to Kittrell to spend the summer
Miss Elizabeth Belts returned
home from Goldsboro yesterday where
she has been visiting at her aunts,
Mrs Freeman.
The Misses Beavers, of Durham,
are visiting Mrs. F. Z. Banks at Nc
Cullers.
Mrs. C. D. Yates and children re-
turned to Cary yesterday after visiting
Mrs. f. A. Jordan here a week.
Mrs. Irwin Holt returned to Bur-
lington yesterday after attending the
funeral of Mrs. Needham Jones.
Miss Salhe Dortch returned to
Goldsboro yesterday and Miss Janet
Dortch arrived from Goldsboro to visit
here.
Mrs. Frank Borden, of Goldsboro,
VINO came here to attend the funeral
of Mrs. Needham Jones, returned
home yesterday.
Mrs. Nj. A. Ivey, of Robertson
county, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
l. j. Brown.
Mrs. j. S. Bradshaw and Miss
Mary S. Thompson went to Pittsboro
' yesterday.
Miss Minnie Wrenn is critically i'll
at her home in the old DevereauX
place.
Mrs It. B. Moseley and little son.
Meredith left yesterday for Gaffney,
S. c., to visit their parents, DR.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Simms.
Miss Jennie Powell, daughter of
Mayor A. NJ. Powell, left yesterday for
South Boston. Va, where she will visit
Miss Helen Easley for several weeks.
Mrs. Mary Brinson and Miss Mary
Carter Ray returned yesterday from
Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach,
where they have been spending several
weeks.
Miss Dixie Moore returned yeSter-
day from Smithfield where she has
been attending the house party at Miss
Bessie Stevens.
Mr. Watkins Robards returned
home yesterday after attending the
wedding of Mi. Iryin Jones in Mem
phis and taking in the exposition al
ST. Louis.
Mrs. w. II. Jackson is in the city
visiting her son. Walter T. Jackson
of the News and Observer staff
Miss Lillian Clark has accepted a
position with Walter Woollcott.
X X
The Lawn Party Tonight.
The occasion promises to be one o.
rare enjoyment and the cause is one
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-17

in legal affairs. The groom is a
prominent business man Of Norfolk
Rev T. M. N. George officiated.
The wedding marcel was played by
Miss OdeIl of Norfolk, Va. The pro-
cession was led by Master Percy
Cooper, who bore the ring on a Gala
lily and Miss Anna Lawton Lumsden
as flower girl and carried carnations.
The ushers We're Messrs George Hen
derson and Rowland Fearing, of Eliz-
abeth City.
The maid Of honor was Miss Green
leaf. The groom entered the room
with his brother. Mr.. John T. Howe,
of New York. The bride was .lven
away by her brother, l.. j. Moore
She was attired in a black traveling
suit of pongee over silk and carried
a shower bouquet of brides roses. The
gift of the groom was a handsome
pearl brooch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howe left on the train
at halfpast six o'clock. They We're
the recipients of many beautiful and
handsome presents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-17

that should appeal to every heart.
This of course refers to the lawn par
ty which is to be given tonight at the
home of Mr.. A. II. Green, on Hills
boro street by the LEND a Hand Cir
Gle" for the benefit of the MethoCis st
Orphanage. Refreshments of ice
cream and cake will be served on the
lawn. The probabilities are that your
pest girl Will be there doubly be-
Wltchlng in the soft glamour of the
hlght, ana II you come the event Mil
very likely be one that you'll. never
easily recall without a pleasurable
thrill of emotion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-17
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