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The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
BIENNIAL SESSIONS.
Sentiment of the People in Favor OF
Them.


Cairo, Ga. Feb. 23.-Editor Morning
News: Your recent editorial advocat-
ing biennial sessions Of the Legislature
is appreciated and unanimously in
dorsed by the people. I have heard
many leading citizens say that the peo-
pie of every county ought to request
the candidates for THE Legislature TO
pledge themselves now before the pri-
maries that they will support a meas
ure giving the people a chance to vote
upon the question of biennial sessions.
IL the voters of Georgia had the op-
portunity o. voting upon the question
OF biennial sessions il would be in
dorsed by at least five-sixths of the
voters. Truly it is useless expendi-
ture OF money. / have travelled around
over the state for the past few years
and have often heard the question of
biennial sessions discussed. and have
never yet found citizen who was NOT
in favor of biennial sessions. 1t seems
to be universal opinion of the people
that the taxpayers ought to be saved
of this worthless expense. If the ques-
ton is made an issue in this campaign
the candidate who says he is not in ia
vor of biennial sessions will be over
whelmingly left at home.
The Morning News has been advocat-
ing biennial sessions for a long time
and the citizens of every county should
make II an issue. and see that those
who aspire to become lawmakers
should pledge themselves to work and
vote to save this heavy expense of an
nual sessions.
One candidate for the Legislature
from this county, am reliably inform
ed, has already expressed himself in
favor of biennial sessions, and I think
it will be an issue in this CThomas)
county.
Let the good work go on, and relieve
the tax-ridden people of Georgia $4,000
every two years. If the politicians
wish to meet every year in Atlanta, so
as to get in touch with each other, let
them meet at their own expense, and
not touch the state so heavily.
If the members of the Legislature
would diligently inquire how the ex-
penses of the state could be reduced
without conflicting. with its material
development they could save the tax
payers thousands of dollars. For in
stance, they ride on free railroad
passes. and yet, under an ancient act,
that ought to have been repealed years
ago; they collect ten cents per mile go
ing and ten cents per mile coming. So
it seems that they hit the taxpayers
going and coming Would it interfere
with the states material development
to repeal this act? During the last ses-
sion Mr.. Hall of Bib introduced a bill
TO prohibit members from accepting or
useing free railroad passes, but his bill
was Overwhelmingly defeated. The
members voted loud and long to retain
their free passes. and yet they hit the
state ten cents per mile going and
coming.
No wonder the taxpayers are NUT
tering, and will ascertain just how the
candidates stand upon issues.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
BLOOD POISON.

1 cure Specific
b o cd poison
in any stage.
no matterwhat
form it has as
sumed or how
long standing
the case | will
guarantee to
cure this loath
some disease
forever. M Y
treatment is
purely vegeta-
BILE, never sali-
Yates or causes
Uour hOnaa to
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
FOUR HUNDRED AT LUNCHEON.

National Biscuit Company Celebrates
the Opening of the Greatest Bak-
ing Plant in the World.
The largest baking establishment in
the world was opened in New York
city on Saturday at Fifteenth street
and Tenth avenue by the National Bis
cult Company with a most unusual
celebration and luncheon. Over four
hundred covers were laid by the Hol-
land House, the tables being arranged
in one of the great bakery
rooms. which skilled decorators had
transformed into a banquet hall of
rare splendor. Glowing lights, tropi-
cal plants, beautiful decorations and
sweet music added enchantment to the
scene. which in point of magnificence
as well as OF industrial importance
has seldom, if eyer. been equaled.
Besides the officers, managers and de-
partment heads of the company the
guest list included an unusual array of
names distinguished in commerce,
journalism ana law. In eloquent
speeches these men paid high tribute
to the success of the National Biscuit
Company, and the wise direction that
has placed it first among the Industrial
companies OF the world.
The introduction was made by Mr.. A.
w. Green, chairman of the board of
directors. whose wise forethought has
in six years won for the National Bis
cult Company, the entire confidence of
conservative investors as well as the
sincere appreciation of the worker who
buys a package of biscuit. In sketch
ing the history. policy and achieve
ments of the company, Mr.. Green said:
These buildings, whose completion
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

this enormous plant is divided into
units, each building being devoted ex-
clusively to the purpose for which 1t
was planned and constructed.
The first is the main or general build
ing wherein is baked an endless varie-
ty of biscuit, crackers and waters, in
Guiding such famous specialties as Zu
Zu Ginger Snaps, Graham Crackers
and Oysterettes.
The next great building is devoted to
the baking of Uneeda Biscuit, while the
building adjoining is used in the man
ufacture of Nab.sco Sugar Waters.
Upon entering the Uneeda building
the visitors were taken to the top or
baking floor. where begins the career
of Uneeda Biscuit.
With fascinated interest they follow
ed the wonderful journey of the dough
from the enameled mixing pans, into
which the bakers turn five hundred
barrels of flour a day, to the first or
shipping floor, from which they are
distributed in their. packages to the far
ends of the land.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
Best and Goes Farthest.

This has become a household word
throughout the United States, through
the judicious efforts of the largest
manufacturers of cocoa in the world
to bring the merits of their product to
the notice of the public at large. The
Royal Cocoa Factory of C: j. Van
Houten & Zoon at Weesp, Holland, is
the nucleus and life of that place. The
works cover over eighty-five acres and
have been operated by the present
owners and their predecessors of the
same name for over seyenty-fiye years.
A remarkable incident in the history
of the food products of the country is
that the gigantic business of this firm,
aggregating millions of dollars, with
capital of many millions, should repre-
sent the manufacture of as simple an.
article as cocoa. The secret of it is
that this gift of nature to man is of
inestimable dietetic value. There are
all sorts of raw cocoas. and, like tea
and coffee. their flavor and taste is de-
pendent upon cultivation, the charac-
ter of the soil and climatic conditions,
so that a manufacturer who aims to
produce finished product of the finest
quality is forced TO pay particular at
tention to securing the very highest
grade of raw material. So great is
the interest taken in this direction that
Van Houten & Zoon have given special
attention to the cultivation of cocoa,
and to the securing of the choicest
grades of cocoa beans from various
sources. Having been for so many
years one of the largest buyers in the
world, it follows that they have un-
usual facilities for commanding in
fiuence in the markets of the world.
Given the highest grade of raw ma
terial, they have added to these
natural advantages those of scientific
treatment. and the result Is the IA
nous cocoa which Is so familiar to
consumers throughout the world. The
marvellous thing IL that this cocoa
should obtain such a strong foothold
throughout the United States when
domestic cocoas are sold for about
one-half OF the price, and this Is the
highest evidence OF It's great supe-
riority IN flavor. taste and dietetic
yaiue.--Philadelphia, Pa, Telegraph.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
THE GEORGIA CHAUTAUauA.
Prominent Men and Women on the
Assembly Programme.

Albany, Ga, Feb. 23.-The programme
of the fifteenth annual assembly of the
Georgia Chautauqua was announced
to-day, having been completed by the
superintendent of instruction after sew
eral months labor. The assembly will
open on Sunday, April "a, and will con-
tinue through eight days, as have all
previous assemblies.
The annual baccalaureate sermon will
be delivered by Rev. 1. J. Lansing of
New York, who preached the opening
sermon of the first Georgia Chautauqua
assembly fifteen years ago. Among the
other prominent men whose names APP
pear on the programme are Rev. H. S.
Bradley, d. D., Judge Emory Speer. DR..
John E. White, State School Commits
sioner w. B. Merritt, Hon. S. G.. Nc
Tendon, Congressman James NJ. Griggs,
Governor Joseph NJ. Terrell, Richmond
+ Hobson and Ex-Governor Robert L.
Taylor of Tennessee. This list is by no
means complete, and other names OF
prominent speakers and teachers will
be added.
The musical department will again be
under the direction of Dr. H. r. Palmer
OF New York, the foremost chorus lead
er OF the country. He has been con-
nected with the Georgia Chautauqua
since the first assembly, and comes
South every spring to organize and
conduct the assembly chorus.
DR.. John E. White of Atlanta, will
conduct the Bible normal work, one of
the most important departments of the
assembly, and one which is increasing
in interest every year. ass
The Chautauqua medal contests, in
which twenty or more counties will be
represented, will take place on Monday
of assembly week, four medals being
offered to boys and girls undeh sixteen
years for proficiency in music and ord
tory.
The physical culture department will
be under the. direction of Miss Jeanette
King, and Miss Florence Corwin Pou,
singer from the far Northwest, will
be the assembly soloist.
Military and Governors Day will be
on Tuesday, when Gov. Terrell and his
STAN Will be present. The Governor
VIII deliver an address, and twenty or
thirty military companies of Georgia
ana Alabama will be in the city.
The annual assemblies of the Georgia
Chautauqua are continually growing in
interest, and draw support from a wide
section of country. The visitors each
year number several thousand. In adj
dition TO the other features of this
years assembly, there will be a teach
ers institute conducted by the state
School Commissioner and participated
IN by teachers from about twenty
counties.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

we celebrate to-day, form with the old
er buildings on this site the largest
baking establishment in the world, and
the largest manufacturing plant in
New York city. Their completion marks
the evolution of an idea. When this
company started it was an aggre ga
ton of plants. 1t is now an organ
Ized business.
In the past, managers of Industrial
corporations seemed to think it neces-
sary to fight competition or to buy it.
Either course must an the end bring
failure, and this company took neither
course. With its package goods it ap-
pealed to the great American people.
This appeal has not been made in vain.
These new buildings, made necessary
by our growing business, stand as
proof that honest and intelligent man
agement OF any business must bring
success.
''The fundamental principle upon
which the officers of this company pro-
coed, is that q corporation must pro-
coed on the same lines, and it's acts be
judged by the same standard, as the
individual. What is dishonest for the
individual must be dishonest for the
corporation. AS a corporation is treat
ed in the law as q citizen, this COM
pany has set for itself the same stand
ard as the individual citizen, both in
relation to its stockholders and to the
public. and maintaining that high
standard, we have faith in it's contin-
ued and increased popularity"
Incorporated in 1885, the National
Biscuit Company set for itself an ideal
that had for it's highest realization the
perfection of baking; an ideal that in
volved an entire revolution of existing
methods, the upsetting of many tradi-
tions, the creation and execution OF
many new ideas.
One of these ideas was Uneeda Bis
cult, the soda cracker that made the
nation hungry" and of which the coun-
try has consumed over three hundred
million packages. Another was the
packing of biscuit, crackers and waters
in air tight packages that would carry
them to the consumers with all the
original goodness and freshness pre-
served. Still another and perhaps the
greatest of these ideas was the trade
mark, in red and white on each end of
the package, by which the purchaser
was able to distinguish the baking of
the National Biscuit Company, and was
assured of its quality and freshness.
High praise was given to the manner
in which all these ideas and more have
been exactly carried out. The Coop
GRAFTON of the dealers throughout the
land was won by the most liberal pol
icy; the confidence of the public was
gained by the high standard of the
goods; and the financial management
of the company was so ably conducted
that to-day the National Biscuit Com
pany is enabled to celebrate the most
successful year OF its incorporation.
After the luncheon the guests were
invited TO inspect the new bakery
which, with its floor space of twenty
one acres. is now the largest manufac-
turing establishment IN New York.
Almost a city In itself. IL possesses
unusual interest for the student OF in
dustrial development: the woman
whose problem If 10 provide for the
home. the child who would have life
one sweet dream Of goodies"
The group OF buildings comprising
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

COtter. while on a United States war
vessel. spent the whole winter at
VladivOstok. and not until late in the
spring was the ship released. In
cruising the warship put in al the har-
Dor and was caught there by remain
ing too long. On his return home MI.
Cotter told OF the deSoIate appearance
of his surroundings. One Of the incl
dents which he related was that the
refuse from the cabin table and other
food was thrown on the solid ice sur
rounding the ship, and 50 numerous
were the animals seeking food that il
never accumulated, but was cleaned
up daily by these animals from shore.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Solomons Company 1913 Congress,
west, and Bull and Charlton streets.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24
HOW MARK HANNA
WON HIS WIFE.
When Young Grocer He Wooed
Only Daughter of Daniel Rhodes.

Only Daughter OF Daniel Rhodes.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Nearly thirty-eight years ago Mark
Hanna was just starting on his bust
ness career as a grocer in Cleveland.
He was poor, plodding, and to the cas-
ual observer very everyday sort of
young man. Daniel Rhodes was one
of the rich coal owners of the state. He
had one daughter Gussie, the very
idol of his soul. Around this lovely
girl the brusque old father had
wreathed all the sentiment, all the
hopes of his future existence. Every
thing was to be done for Gussie. Mrs.
Rhodes her fond mother, was a joint
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

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 az city ticket ONCE,
iti Bull street; phones S5o.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Of Mrs. Howard Warren, 143 Main
street, Concord, N. H.:
81 have used Blood Wine myself
and given it to my mother, now 90 years
of age, and have found it invaluable in
eases of colds and coughs 1t is supe-
nor medicine for elderly people who are
&C. down and nervous"
Mere is a case of rheumatism, the
--~=-ge of old age, cured by Blood
Wine. Mrs. H. E. Young, "a Ferry
street, Lynn, Mass, says:
g am 81 years of age, and have suf-
fered for years with rheumatism. l
have never taken a medicine that seemed
to do me any good until my son brought
home a bottle of Blood Wine 1t
helped my lameness and put new vigor
and activity into my system. 1 have
taken twelve bottles; would not be
without it."
Solomons Company 1913 Congress,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

ache. also cure SCROFUIaA, &c
IhMA, TifIrER or any other chronic
skin or blood disease. IL you desire
honest and conscientious treatment
drop IN and have a talk with me. IL
will cost you nothing
DIR. }. H. GAUIT,
Suite 10, Board Of Trade Building.
SAVANNAH. Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-24

Blood Wine Gives Old Folks True Youth
full TfRor.

Old folks who are chilly all the time,
fretfu1, weak, discouraged and suffering
from aching, rheumatic back and limbs,
with heavy, faltering feet, can gain from
Blood Wine youthful animation, cheer
fulness and strength. Read the words
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-23
PROGRAM AT CHASE'S
OF EXCEPTIONAL MERIT
Cycle Turn, Coon Songs, one-ASt
Sketches, and Acrobatic Feats Full
of Fun and Ginger.

The bill offered at Chase's this week
is an exceptional one. There is hardly
weak feature. From first to last the
numbers show marked excellence. and
are we'll received.
Hacker and Lester present & comedy
scrobatic cycle turn that is quite as
clever as any of its kind seen at the
house this season. Clarice Vance as a
singer of coon songs Is deserving OF
the favorable reception that fails to her
lot. There is no discounting her work
Ii is far and away superior to that
Of many I'm her line. Her choice OF
songs is excellent.
Whistling Tom Browne is as good as
ever. His entertainment, though brief
is novel
The Clayton White, and Marie stuar,
company present one-act comedy.
Paris that is crowded with fun and q
number of highly humorous situations.
IL the old story of a young wife with
p husband fond OF politics and Lodge
life, who in the end is broken of all
his bad habits by a girl friend of the
wife. who knows a thing or two"
Eddie Foy, formerly Of the Blue
beard" company, which was wiped out
in the lrOquOiS Theater fire, in Chi
C9gO. was given warm reception. h
and his company were made 20 feel a,
! home. Their One-act sketch, The Mar
Behind the Gun" may have been loosely
thrown together. but II holds some fun
which is emphas sized by Foy.
Josephine Gassman and her pickanin-
MES were repeatedly encored.
The concluding number introduces the
Sisters Gasch. two daring and clever
acrobats. They give a wonderful exhibit
ton of strength and easily take rams
among the cleverest OF acrobatic teams
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-23
Sign OF THE CROSS"
At THE LAFAYETTE
Old Favorite Well Received by Large
Audience Last Evening-Mr.
Mears as Marcus Superbus.

Wilson Barrett's religious drama. The
Sign of the Cross, is the attraction at
the Lafayette opera House this week.
The opening performance last night was
attended by a large audience, and the
company of players presenting the
drama was accorded a warm welcome.
AS is well known. the story is laid in
Rome during the reign of Nero, and the
costumes are those Of that day.
In the role of Marcus Superbus. Ben
s. Mears appears to advantage. He has
an excellent voice good presence. and a
thorough understanding OF his lines. He
is ably assisted in carrying the action
Of the play along by Rose Elizabeth
Tapley, who portrays the part Of Mercia-
Edward Is. James, who appeared last
year in the role Of Marcus Superbus, ere
ated a decidedly favorable impression az
Licenius. The role of Tegellinus is well
taken by Frank W. Smith, and Julian
Barton Is excellent as the drunken
Glabrio BESSIE Toner appears to ad-
vantage as Rerenis, while Leslie Hack eli
was well received IN the role of SteDh-
anus. The supporting company is good
The scenic effects are all that could be
desirS,t and the sets are much the same
as these used in the original production
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-23
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

FAYETTEVILLE, Nd. Feb Blast
night was a red-letter event for the
Democracy OF Bladensburg and Hyatts-
vile districts. The Masonic han was
deusely packed with the unterrihed. who
came TO honor Delegate Robert W.
Wells, who was the only member OF the
Legislature from southern Maryland
who was guided by the wishes of the
people in his vote for United States
Senator. IL was an effort to impress
the public with the idea that the masses
OF she people-they who are expected TO
save the party at the polis-should be
considered in the selection Of men TO
represent them, and as such it was a
decided success.
4 NJ. Lawson, OF Landover. presided.
The fire companies marched into the
hail in a body and were serted on the
spacious stage. A section Of the Marine
Band enlivened the intervals between
the speeches. SkyrOckets and Roman
candles added eclat to the occasion. The
speakers were the Hon. Charles Ran
some, of North Carolina; the Hon
Charles W. Slater. OF Washington
Brooke Hunter and Robert W Wells. OF
Biadensburg, and II. A Henault, OF
Kent district. The speeches were fulI OF
Democratic fervOr and were enthusiast
tically received. A letter was read from
Hon. Isadcr Rayner.
The Rev. O. T. Updike. Of Crozier
Theological Seminary. preached at the
Baptist Church Sunday. call TO the
vacant pastorate may be extended him.
Burnes G. Downey. Of Smithsburg
Nd. has Just secured a position in the
home with his relative Mrs. Hilder-
brand, Spencer Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-23
MILITIA LEAVE For HOMES.

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Feb. 25.-Alex-
andria Is today talking Of nothing else
but the parade of yesterday. 1t is
generally conceded that it was one OF
the finest that has been seen in this
city for many years
Washington lodge OF Ma
sons closed the day with a banquet at
the Temple. 1t was attended by Gov
ernor Montague, Lieutenant Governor
Willard. Commissioner Macfarland and
several other distinguished guests.
Most of the military companies left
for their respective homes last night
one OF two remained over until this
morning
The police were busy keeping things
quiet. Few arrests were made
Dissatisfaction has been expressed by
persons living west of Patrick Street be-
cause the parade did not pass along
that portion OF the route. as was sche6-
uled. rhis was cut out by reason Of the
muddy condition Of the street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-23
IN THE POLICE COURT.

In the police court. Justice Harry 3.
Cation presiding. the following cases
were disposed Of this morning:
Charles Leonard negro. arrested
by Policemen Allen and Lyles, charged
with being drunk In the street. was dis
missed.
Lena GraysOn. Il negress, arrested oy
Policeman Ferguson, charged with con
tempt Of court. forfeited s. collateral.
Cha"les Hammer. arrested by Police
man Henderson. charged with being
drunk and disorderly, forfe'1ed s. col
lateral.
j. f. STOPPER. arrested - Policeman
Henderson. charged wit, being drunk
IN the street. was disu -seG
c. z. Crown, arrested y Special Pc
Hceman Mullen. chars 18th being
drunk and disorderly, VS. drsa $3.50.
J A. Stewart. arresteT by Special Po-
liceman Mullen. charge Wa disorderiy
conduct and assaulting Ma. Mullen. for
feited $40 collateral
Preston Withers. 2 negro. arrested by
Policemen Allen and Nicholson. charged
With assaulting Lizzie Drayton. was
fined 50
John Hughes. arrested by Policeman
Allen. charged with being drunk and
dIsorderly, was fined $3.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-23
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Col William Kilgore. OF Rockville.
Md. was the guest of Mrs. Susan smoot
yesterday.
Albert Carr. Of BristOe IL IN the city
visiting his mother, in South Washing
ton Street.
n. Linden Wheatley. who has been
sick. has recovered and is out again.
The Rev. Father McSorley. G. s. P.
president Of the Paulist College at the
Catholic University. Washington. will
preach at the Lenten services at St.
Mary's Church tonight.
Bena Stratton. of this city. is visit
ing her father IN Lynch5urg
( A dog belonging to Thomas Chauncey
was run over by hack 10 Duke Street
yesterday ana fatally injured.