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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
LOCAL PERSONAL.

6. Y. Paul of Albany is registered at
the Pulaski.
Miss Edith Sanders left yesterday
for Greensboro, ". c.
Mr.. w. ]. Massel Of Macon is reg
istered at the DeSoto.
Mr. ]. Carter White Of Americas is
registered at the Screven.
Fl. Lee Harvey of Atlanta arrived
at the Pulaski yesterday.
John Douglas of Atlanta was among
the arrivals at the De Soto yesterday.
On Wednesday evening Ruth Lodge
No. will give an entertainment and
dance at Guards Hall.
Mrs. Frank ]. Blackwood and son,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Sanders, left yesterday for their home
in Greensboro, N. G.
Mr. J. A. varnedoe of the Globe Shoe
Company has just returned from a visit
Of some weeks to New York and the
Eastern shoe markets.
Mr.. r. f. Burden, son of Capt. Rob
ert Burden of South Shields, England
is visiting his aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. John Halpln, on East Broad
street.
Mrs. Ruby Bacon Nicoll, who was
successfully operated upon for appen-
dicitis at Hahnemann Hospital, New
York city, is now convalescing and is
at Hotel Normandie.
Mr.. ana Mrs, ]. z. Wilson enter
tained the Ladies' Auxiliary to the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
at their home on CASTOR street Tues
day. The parlors were prettily deco
rated with cut flowers and ported
plants.
Capt. and Mrs. Frank Finister Of
No. 205 East Congress street enter
tanned party of friends Friday night
in honor of their guest, Madame Zitta
of Philadelphia. Among those pres
ent were Capt. and Mrs. Nysteom,
Capt. and Mrs. Hendricks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Petele, Mrs. L. Christen-
sen, Mr.. Arthur Christensen and Miss
Agnes Finister.
One of the events Of the week was
Surprise Party given to Miss Georgia
Sheftall In honor of her birthday.
Music and many games were enjoyed,
and prizes were awarded TO Miss NJ.
Anderson. The gentleman's prize went
TO DR.. L. A. Smith, and the BOBBY prize
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
RA0UL REFUSED TO
DISCUSS MERGER.
Passed Through Savannah After In.
specting b. & b. Road.

EasSeu through Savannah After In
specting b. & B. Road.
President w. G. Raoul of the Next
can National road and Of the Atlantic
and Birmingham road, spent yesterday
IN Savannah. He reached the city via
the Atlantic Coast Line in the morning
on his private car Hidalgo, and left at
night for Atlanta via the Central of
Georgia.
President Raoul and General Man
ager George Dole Wadley of the At
lantlc and Birmingham have been
making tour of the system, and of
the Brunswick and Birmingham road.
ihey spent Friday in Brunswick look
ing over the property of the latter.
Inc rumor has been current for some
uihe' and from authoritative sources,
mat the Atlantic and Birmingham
mas or will, secure the Brunswick and
birmingham, and that the roads will
De amalgamated and placed under one
management, probably that Of the
present officers of the Atlantic and
cunningham. This rumor Capt. Raoul
declined to discuss.
Inc Morning News gave an outline
Oh the plans of these roads several days
ago. Briefly it means a merger of
the A. and B., the B. and B., the T.
ana N. e. and the r., 7. and c.,
which would give system that ira
verses rich country. 1t was also
stated at that time that the road had
peen promised trackage rights over
me Atlantic Coast Line into Savannah
rom Offerman, and that in all proba-
Dhity the headquarters of the system
would be moved to this city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
AMUSEMENT PARKS
FOR SAvANNAHIANS.
May Be Established at Both Thun-
derbOIt and Tybee.

derbOIt and Tybee.
Savannah will have an amusement
park this spring and summer, may be
two of them. This is the statement of
w. HI. Labb and C. w. King, who are
now at the Pulaski.
One will be established. they say, at
either Thunderbolt or Tybee, possibly
one at each place. Within a few days
a meeting to organize a company to
take hold of the matter will be held.
and as soon as this is formed the work
of installing the specialties at either of
the, places selected will begin.
The plans of the projectors as out
lined are to establish a park and in
augurate series of amusements in the
form of a toboggan slide, q carrousel
penny arcade, laughing gallery ferris
wheel, house of trouble, and MANY sim
liar structures. These are to be operat-
ed both day and night during the sea-
son that there are visitors to the out
of-town resorts.
The gentlemen interested already
have the plans and specifications for
the structures. have ordered a great
part of the lumber that will be used in
the buildings, and secured much of the
other material that will be needed for
interior fittings, they say. They have
even closed some of the more important
of the contracts, and are confident of
starting work at so early a date that
the park will be opened to the public
not later than April Is.
Messrs. Labb and King are satisfied
that they will have a class of amuse-
ments that will appeal to the patrons
of the resorts. and that they will in
crease the attendance at them to a
most appreciate extent. They will
make ARRANGEMENTS with the local car
lines to advertise the amusements ex-
tensively in the city, and with the rail-
roads for similar publicity along the
line of their several routes.
The projectors have had a wide ex-
perience in inaugurating similar parks,
having built the Ponce de Leon Park
at Atlanta. the Chestnut Hill Park at
Philadelphia, and similar parks at
Nashville and Birmingham, besides be-
ing negotiating now to build number
of others.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
TWO NEW TRAINS
PUT ON BY A. C.L.
OLD SCHEDULES CHANGED.
n,ryTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN
SAVANNAH AND SOUTHWEST.

u.,ius 81 and IS VIII Be Inaugur-
oted Tomorrow and the Sched-
uIes of Trains III and ~ VIII He
Chnnged-TraveIing Public to Re
Materially Benefited - Assures a
Much Better Mail Service Also Be-
tween savannah and Its Territory.
Vow Schedule Similar to That
Operated Before Beginning OF
Tourist Season.
The Atlantic Coast Line will inaug-
,rate it's two new trains, Nos. 81 and IS
ond change the schedules of trains
Nos q and % at one minute past u
tonight.
This change, which was brought
about through the agitation of the sub
iect of better schedules and connec-
EssHs made by the Morning News.
amounts practically to resumption of
the schedule and number of trains
onerated prior to the new schedule put
in operation at the opening of the tour
list season, Jan. 10.
The change means a very material
benefit not only to the travelling pub
lie. for close connections will be made
to the North and West. via the South
ern at Jesup, and with the Southwest
via Montgomery, but to the business
men of Savannah and Savannah's ter
ritory, who will be given much better
mail service than has been possible I'M
der the schedule now in operation. I'm
der the new schedule it will be possible
for a resident of Waycross or of terri
tory beyond, to leave his home in the
morning, visit Savannah, spend the
greater part of the day here and get
home again by bed time.
To make the change in the schedules
was no small amount of work. 1t ne
cessitated changes in the schedule OF
nearly every train on the division
These changes have now been made
however, and will be announced to-
morrow. Savannah is practically I'M
affected except in the case of the two
new trains and the change in the time
of leaving and arrival Of trains Nos. q
and 21.
The schedule of these is as follows:
New Train, No. 57-Leave Savannah
Gas p. m. and arrive at Waycross at
10 p. m. Connecting train leaves Way
cross at 1915 for Valdosta, Quitman,
Townsville and Montgomery and for
Albany.
New Train, No. 5S-Leave Waycross
at $40 a. m, arriving at Savannah al
945 a. m. This train will make close
connection from Albany, Thomasville
Quitman and Montgomery
No. 22-Changed to leave Jackson
vile at $3.50 p. M, arriving at Way
cross at p. m, leaves Waycross al
$50 p. M, arriving at Savannah al
S;S5 p. m. This train makes close con-
nectlon from Montgomery, Thomas
vile, Valdosta, Albany and Brunswick,
NO. Exchanged to leave Savannah
at 2;45 p. M, arrive at Waycross al
6;l5 p. m. leave Waycross at $3.50 and
arrive at Jacksonville at 9:15. This
train connects with trains for Bruins
wick and intermediate points.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
ENTERED CAR
TO GET WARM
DIDN'T INTEND TO STEAL.
EXPLANATION SMITH GIVES FOR
ENTERING MIR. ERWIN's CAR.

Saw the Clothes of MIR. Sullivan ana
Took Them-says Any other Negro
and Most White Men Would Have
Done Same Thing Under Circum-
stances-Was Trying to Get Away
When Discovered Fought the
Train Crew to Protect Himself-Is
Held i'm Chatham County Jail I'm
der Three Charges.
Jim Smith, the negro who, Friday
morning, robbed the car of President
r. G. Erwin of the Atlantic Coast
Line, was brought to Savannah yester-
day morning on freight train and
placed in Chatham county Jail.
He is held under warrants charg-
ing him with assault with intent to
murder, breaking into a railroad car,
and larceny. He will be taken to
Egypt for trial.
The negro had been wounded in the
face and in the hand and was pretty
badly shaken up from his contact with
the ground when he jumped from the
train. His injuries did not prevent his
for he walked some eighteen miles be-
fore he was taken.
Run Down with Engine.
Sergt. Connolly followed him on foot
twelve miles, then sent back to Egypt
to Mr.. Foy for his engine and blood
hounds, with which to continue the
chase. The engine and one dog were
sent, and an employe of Mr.. Foy's
went along to assist in the chase. When
the engine had gone about six miles.
the negro was seen on the track. Sergt.
Connolly, armed with shotgun and
the other man with a revolver. got on
the rear of the engine, out of sight.
The locomotive was run near enough
to the negro to allow the hunters to
cover him and demand his surrender.
Smith threw up his hands and begged
the men not to shoot. He was taken
on the engine and carried back to
Egypt where he was placed in the
stockade of Mr.. Toys mill, until the
arrival of a freight train bound for Sa-
vannah. The negro had the stolen
clothes of Mr.. w. r. Sullivan and the
porter on when arrested. He readily
told all about the theft. He said he
mad beat MS way on a. IlelBnL TRAM
from Macon to Tennille and there he
boarded the regular passenger train.
He got on simply to get ride in the
direction he wished to go. he said. and
had no intention of stealing anything.
Trying to Escape When Seen.
His clothes were thin and none too
plentiful and growing cold, he entered
the car to get warm. There he spied
the clothes of Mr.. Sullivan. and, as he
expressed it, II did what any other
Niger would have done, and most
white men; took them, and put them
on" Smith said that he was on his
way to the door, with a view of get
ting off the train when he was dis
covered; that he had no intention of
getting mixed up in row If he could
help it, but that when the members
of the crew tackled him he fought to
protect himself. and having the pistol,
used it,
The negro was taken by surprise
when arrested. He evidently had not
expected pursuit on an engine. He
said that when he saw the engine
coming he had intended asking the
engineer to give a lift for part of
the way. The porter who was shot Is
not seriously wounded, and will be
back on duty in day or two.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
GEORGIA VETERANS
DO NOT FAVOR CHANGE
IN Date of National Convention
From Spring to Fall.

ee Oh National Convention
From Spring to Fall.
savannah Confederate Veterans are
not in favor Of the proposed change in
the time of holding the national reun-
Ion and convention. Heretofore these
reunions have always been held in the
spring, but this year a movement has
been started by Nashville veterans. and
veterans from that section of the coun-
try to change the date from spring to
fall.
This is not favorably regarded by the
Georgia division. and steps will be
taken to defeat the movement for a
change in dates. Gen. MeGlashan,
commanding the Georgia division. has
written lengthy letter to Gen. Glenn
ant A. Evans, commanding the Depart
ment OF Tennessee, on the subject, ask
ing him to use his influence against q
change of date.
There are many reasons that can tie
put forward against the change" said
Gen. McGlashan. in discussing the
matter, specially from the view of
the Georgia veterans. 1 have done
what l could to find out what the gen
u "4 SSAltlAuShI lSs ana ma tnaC II IS
almost entirely opposed to the change.
In the Savannah camps think the dis
approval is unanimous.
THE fall is one of the seasons when
everyone is busy, and when it is ex-
tremely difficult for us to get away.
Georgia would not be fully represented
II the change were made land our mem
bers are sufficient to give considera-
BILE weight to our voice. Many of the
other states are under the same con-
dittons, and could not send large dele
cations to the reunion if it was held
in the fall.
Then the state reunion and conven-
ton of the Georgia division is held in
the fall at Rome. Weather conditions
at Rome make it imperative for us to
hold the convention comparatively
early in the fall, if we wish any real
pleasure. and do not want to be con-
stantly shivering.
Besides these facts, I can see no
| real reason why the date should be
| changed. In my letter to Gen. Evans
told him what was the sentiment of
| the veterans here and elsewhere, as far
as had been able to discover, and ask
ed him, if he found the sentiment gen.
eral throughout this division, to work
| against the change"
A number of other veterans who were
asked about the matter declared I'M
equivocally against the change.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

Maj. j. F. Hanson, president of the
central Of Georgia and the Ocean
steamship Company, reached Savan-
nan yesterday morning en- route home
from Chester, Pa, where, with party
ne mad been to attend the launching of
'ne new ship City of Columbus. This
was 10 have taken place Tuesday, but
n n to be indefinitely postponed on ac-
ffITuhl or the ice in the Delaware. Maj.
tHtEaAson was accompanied by Mr..
iS aas Groves. He left for Macon
last night.
MI. Joseph w. Stewart, travelling
Yessenger agent Of the Seaboard Air
ss'ne' with headquarters at Columbia,
-, is in the city and will remain
''''e Tor a day or two.
Effective to-day, Central train No.
~ which formerly reached this city
Az Am Augusta, Atlanta and Macon at
O'clock.
nile President w. q. Raoul of the
LiNiean National road was sitting in
Wiz, private car last night. chatting
III caller shortly before the train
aLsIlted Tor Atlanta, a man walked
on on uptly in, threw his travelling case
i, ne chair, his overcoat on another,
obsinled a cigarette and stood nom
v,iS',iid VIZ looking out OF the window
Cs @Ile ne waited for the train to start.
tbs ~. kaoul inquired courteously II
~ visitor was looking for anyone.
lan.'o::, he replied, Just going to At
=. Then you've probably made a mis-
Vate car" ''' -'''o"4' '"'' -
gs,tna nat so?" queried the man as he
po iered up his belongings, then PHI
ief, lux Tor the right one" and he
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
WILL OPPOSE JUDGE LEWIS.

j. b. Sanders in Race for Judge OF
OcmuIgee Circuit.
Dublin, Ga. Feb. e.--J. b. Sanders,
Esq, of this city has definitely. decided
to enter the race for Judge OF the Oc-
mulgee circuit, to succeed Judge H. G..
Lewis, whose term of office will expire
Dec. 81. Mr.. Sanders is well known
in the circuit. and his friends believe
he will make a good race.
1t is supposed that Judge Lewis will
be a candidate for reelection. He is
now filling out Judge Harris unex-
pired term.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
DUEL WITH SHOT GUNS.

One Negro Killed Another Near
MOuItrie.
Moultrie, Ca. Feb. 6.-Henry Jack
son, colored. was killed at Vereen's
still, a few miles from here Friday.
The negro who did. the killing was
named Eugene Slater. A difficulty
arose among several negroes, some go
ing and some returning from a hunt.
All had guns. Slater and Jackson in
terfered in the quarrel, and fell out
themselves. Slater fired first and Jack
son returned the fire, wounding Slater
in the shoulder. Slater shot Jackson
in the head, killing him instantly. Sla-
ter was arrested and brought to await
an investigation by the grand jury.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

to Mrs. S, Whield of Augusta, after
which refreshments were served The
guests were Miss Carrie Smith, Miss
Georgia Sheftall, Miss Gertrude Stein
bach. Miss May Merrill, Miss Eta
Hodges, Miss Mamie Anderson, Mrs. S.
Whield of Augusta, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Campos Mr.. and Mrs. 1. Steinberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Sheftall, Mrs. G.
Nathans, Messrs. r. Merrill, w Shelf
tall, c. Sickles, DR.. L. A. Smith. T.
Bell, C. Greenleaf, B. Sheftall, H. Gro
venstein, ]. Sternberg, W. Anderson,
H. Sheftall. and N. Sternherg
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

A call has been issued for the meet
ing of a stock breeders convention
at Jacksonville, March % and %. It
is announced that addresses will be
made by leading stock breeders of
Georgia and Florida and other states.
The promoters of the convention ex-
pect a large and enthusiastic meeting
of stockmen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
SECRETARY OF STATE
LEAVES TOWNSVILLE.

Thomasville, Ga, Feb. 6.-Secretary
of State John Hay and party left here
this morning in private car Courier"
bound for Washington. They have been
here as guests of Col o. II. Payne since
Jan. Fl.
Secretary Hay is much improved in
health.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
NEGROES ORGANIZED CLUB.
Purposes Are to Induce Negroes t.
Pay Foil Tax and Get Education.

ray POlI Tax and Get Education.
A meeting of negroes was held at
the Knights of Archery Hall on Wald-
burg street last night for the purpose
of organizing the Chatham Conserva-
tive Club. The purposes of the club
are to encourage the negro to pay his
poll tax for the benefit of educational
purposes. The following officers were
elected President, ]. Clayton Will
lianns; first vice president, F. ]. Hill
ton; second vice president, Paul Perry;
Marian Hudson, third vice president;
treasurer, James Spalding; secretary,
D. F. Moses; assistant secretary, w.
w. Mumphris; corresponding secre-
tary, c. H. Sheftall; sergeant alarms,
Jacob Wright; chairman Finance Com
mittee, Joseph Jackson chairman Ex-
ecutive Committee. John B. Campbell;
chairman Rallying Committee, w. B,
Williams,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

ever, and before Broddman was in
gun shot distance he took to his heels,
and the chase commenced. Broddman
yelled stop thief" which only accel-
Grated the efforts of the pursued. Pa
trolman Laird Joined in the chase, and
with bulldog. tenacity did not give up
until Bruton Hill had been reached.
OF the several shots fired it is be-
lieved that one took effect, as the ne
gro was seen to stop and throw his
hand behind him. and falter for a min
l1tp
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
AN OCEAN TRIP TO NEW York.

Savannah liners leave Savannah
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for
New York; Thursdays for Boston. SUI
perb passenger accommodations! New
shipsi Unexecelled cuisinel Rates
lower than other lines. Full inforvna-
ton 107 Bull street-ad,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
Mouitrie Mills bought Cotton Early.

Moultrie. Ga, Feb. 6.-The Moultrie
cotton mills have recently issued stock
to the amount of $4,000, to cover ad-
ditions to plant. There yet remains
nearly $4,000 worth of stock. which Is
being offered. The full value of the
plant is $4,000. but there has never
been issued more than 100000 worth of
stock. The mills bought a supply of
cotton before the price went up, and
have enough to last until Septemher.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
CHASED A Thief
FOR THREE MILES
FINALLY ELUDED PURsUERs.
PATROLMAN WITH A PISTOL AND
GROCERYMAN WITH A GUN.

Fleeing Negro Had stolen Two Bags
of Rice From Groceryman BrOdd-
man, and When He Returned to
Get His Pay From the Man He Had
Sold His spoiIs TO, the Grocer Was
Ready with a DOubIe-BarreIeS
Shot Gun-Chase Down Randolph
Street OccasiOned Considerable
Excitement.
A badly frightened negro, a. pant
ing patrolman with drawn revolver,
and a corpulent groceryman armed
with a double-barrei shotgun, in hot
pursuit, created no little excitement
at Oglethorpe avenue and Randolph
streets shortly before dark last night.
AS the trio raced down Randolph
street, the negro a full block in front
OF his pursuers, the uniformed man
stopped on every kopje and. taking
careful aim, fired at the fugitive. But
the negro had his ankle pins set at
just the right angle, and pursuers and
pursued were soon blocks apart. The
chase was kept up until the summit
Of Bruton Hill was reached, where
the negro stood for a moment silhou-
cited against the rapidly darkening
heavens, and then was lost in the
gathering gloom.
Wanted for Stealing Rice.
The fugitive was wanted for steal
ing two bags of rice. The pursuers
were Patrolman Laird and Otto
Broddman, who runs a grocery store
at No. 666 Oglethorpe avenue, east, and
who was the owner of the rice.
Friday the negro stole two bags of
rice from the grocer, and carried them
across the street, where he disposed of
them to a negro shop keeper, telling
him that he had gotten them from his
brother who ran a store in South Car
DINA. The thief told a straight story
and succeeded in getting an advance
of so cents on the two bags, which
weighed 100 pounds each. He was to
return yesterday afternoon for the
rest of his money.
During the day Broddman traced the
lost bags of rice to the grocery store
across the street. The proprietor of
the place told him the negro who had
brought him the bags would be back
in the afternoon for the rest of his
pay and then he could be captured.
Broddman got out his trusty blunder-
buss and oiled lock, stock and barrel.
Waited with a Cum
Sure enough about o'clock he re-
ceived word from the negro grocery
man that the man he wanted had APP
peared and was waiting for his mon
ey. The grocer, snatching his gun,
started across the street to make the
arrest
The negro was on the lookout. how.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
Turner shoes.

The best shoe in the world for the
money. It's a gentleman's shoe-high-
class, perfect in every way. You are
well dressed when you wear it. Han
died only by A. S. Nichols, Brough-
ton. west. -ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
Demurrer Was Sustained.

In the matter of Eva Lippman VS..
the Citizens Insurance Company of
Missouri, in which verdict was re-
turned for the plaintiff some time ago
on fire insurance policy, Judge Cam
sustained the demurrer of the defend
ant yesterday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07

River Report-The hight OF the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta at s a. m.
(75th meridian time) yesterday, was
rs feet, a rise of 03 foot during the
preceding twenty-four hours.
Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time Feb. 6, 1904, p. M, 18th
meridian time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Continued from Fifteenth Page.)
A GEORGIA PHONE IN YOUR
residence is the best investment you
can make; 1t saves money, time and
worry