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The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
ConvIct Found Dend in swamp

Thomasville, Ga. March 2s.-Coroner
Candy was called to Chastain. four
teen miles from here Sunday. The
body OF a man had been discovered in
a swamp. IL was I'm such an advanced
state OF decay that IL was impossible
10 tell whether IL was that OF "A white
man or negro. The verdict OF the
eoroner's jury was that the man came
10 his death by violence and the theory
Is borne out by a battered skull. The
man wore "A convict Jacket and is sup
posed 20 have escaped from the con-
Wet camp Of Holmes a. Allen ln Col
quit county
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
WON'T CUT so MUCH ICE.

For several years Augusta has en-
joyed the cheapest ice of any city in
the South-20 cents per 100. But a
combination of dealers is reported un-
der which retail prices this year will
be 10 cents for twenty-five pounds,
instead of cents, and for fifty pounds
20 cents instead of 10. This increase
will fall only on the retail trade, as
the contract which was made with the
Peoples Ice Company by the
butchers and barkeepers has another
year TO run, and ice in hundred
pound lots or over will still be 2(
cents.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
SAVED BY JACKIES.

Lonnie White. a negro boatman of
Pensacola, was saved from a watery
grave Friday by the timely action of
a boat crew from the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Whipple. The man was in a
small sailboat and had been delivering
some goods to the Brooklyn, when the
boat capsized and sank in the middle
of the harbor. The man struggled in
the water for several minutes, swim
ming as long as he could and was go
ing under the second time, when the
crew from the Whipple reached him in
a small boat.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
II. 3. Boyer.
Local Forecaster,
LUXURY OF OCEAN TRAVEL

Is found in a sea voyage via the Sa-
vannah Line. Large, modern passen-
ger steamships leave Savannah trI-
weekly for New York. and for Boston
Thursdays. An ocean voyage will be
found refreshing, enjoyable and health
full. Wide promenade decksl Out
side staterooms Best possible serv-
ice! Tickets include meals and berth
Cost of the trip is much lower than
other routes! Full information, 81 Bull
street, Germania Bank building.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
NeANA<<A AAl Elk,
Clerk of Council

BY Committee on Fire
An ordinance regulating the storing.
Keeping and using OF gasoline, benzine'
naphtha, etc. In the city OF savan-
nah.
Section l. BE II ordained by The
Mayor and Aldermen OF the city Of
savannah, In Council assembled. That
from ana after the passage Of this or-
dinnnce u shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation 10 keen.
store or use gasoline. naphtha or BEN
zine. etc. within the corporate limits
of the city Of Savannah, except as in
hereafter provided. unless "a special
permit shall have been procured flDm
city Council when approved by the
superintendent ~ the fre deparimsni.
First. Not exceeding one hundred
N00 gallons ~ gasoline, naphfan nr
brugins may be kept in metallic caas d
provided such metallic cases shall be
confiructed and pips1 in hcc0fdsnce
With the rules ~ fhe National nonrd
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
MouItric's New baptist Church.

Moultrie, Ca, March 2S.-Work was
begun on the new Baptist Church here
to-day, with appropriate ceremonies,
which were largely attended. The
services were held on the lot where the
church is to be erected. The mortar
was shoveled by Mr.. ]. F. Spivey, who
is the Oldest member and one of the
most active in all branches of church
work. The first brick was laid by lit
tie Miss Verde Sinclair, the youngest
member in the church, who is not
quite ten years old.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
OFFICIAL.
ORDINANCES.

BY Committee of the Whole
An ordinance to repeal an ordinance
entitled An ordinance for the i'm
provement of CASTOR street from the
west side of Price street to the east
side of jefferson street, in the city
of Savannah, under the terms and
provisions of. an act of the Legisla-
ture of Georgia, approved Oct. 1, 1887,
passed May 29, 1901.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen of the city of
Savannah, in Council assembled, that
the ordinance passed by Council May
20, 1901, recited in the foregoing cap
tion, providing for the improvement
of CASTOR street from the west side
of Price street to the east side OF
Jefferson street, in the city of Sa-
vannah. by paving such portion of
said street with vltrified brick, be and
the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2. Be 1t further ordained that
all ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
Ordinance read in Council for The
first time March 16, 1904. and published
for information.
j. ROBERT CREAMER,
Clerk of Council,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
ISABELLA PROTESTS.

The flight between Sylvester and
Isabella, the two Worth county towns,
is not yet ended. A protest has been
filed with Secretary of State Phil
Cook regarding the recent election held
in Worth county, which resulted in
two-thirds of the votes of the county
being cast in making Sylvester, instead
of Isabella, the county seat. The citi-
zens and friends of Isabella allege
fraud in the election and have asked
Secretary of State Cook for a hearing.
At the recent election the people Vot-
ed in favor of Sylvester to have the
Court House and the jail.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
FLORIDA.
BURNED by A FIRE BUG.

The fine two-story residence of
Charles Virgins, at the corner Of
Jackson street and Eighth avenue,
Pensacola. was almost totally destroy
ed by fire Friday night, entailing a
loss of several thousand dollars. The
fire was of incendiary origin, as the
house was unoccupied at the time.
The building was a two-story one, and
was just being completed.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
AROUND PARENT BRANCH
TWIGS WILL CLUSTER.
AderhOId Family Is to Hold "a Great
Reunion.

Reunion.
Tallapoosa, Ga, March 2S.-There
has assembled around the paternal
home here the children, grandchildren,
great grandchildren and numerous rel
atives and friends of Grandfather Mi
chael Aderhold to celebrate his 95th
birthday.
These reunions have been held for
number of years and are very likely
to be held until more than a century
has been rounded out, for this grand
old man is quite active for a man of
his years. He is in almost perfect
health and can read the daily news
papers without the aid of glasses. He
attributes his longevity to total absti-
nence from all stimulants, having used
no whisky. tobacco or coffee in his
life.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
Two Want to BE Senator from 27th
District.

Athens, Ca. March 2S.-The Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of the
Twenty-seventh Senatorial district at
it's meeting in Monroe yesterday, call
ed the senatorial primary for April 20.
The county of Clarke names the sena-
tor this time and there is a lively
race on between James Y. Carithers
and William H. Morton.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
.rs- ~ n
OEE4CIAL.

certained, one-third Q3( of such total
cost shall be paid out of the city
treasury, and the other two thirds (2-3)
by the persons owning, at the date of
the adoption of this ordinance, the real
estate abutting on said portion of said
Thirty-first street to be improved un-
der this ordinance according to 'front.'
age, and the pro rata amount of the
cost of such work is hereby assessed
against the said abutting real estate
and it's owners as aforesaid, according
to frontage.
The frontage of intersecting streets
and lanes is assessed as real estate
abutting on said portion OF Thirty-first
street to be improved, and the Mayor
and Aldermen of the city of Savannah
shall be, for all the intents and pur-
poses of this ordinance, the owner of
the real estate so abutting, and shall
pay from the city treasury it's just
pro rata as such owner of the cost of
such work, according to frontage, in
addition to its One-third Q-3) of the
entire cost as hereinbefore provided.
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, That
after the improvement hereinbefore
provided for has been completed, the
said director and the said committee
shall prepare and submit to the Coun-
Gil of the city of Savannah state
ment showing the cost of the improve
ment herein provided for. and also an
assessment roll, showing as to two
thirds (2-3l of the cost to be appor-
toned, how it is apportioned among
the several abutting parcels, including
the street and lane intersections, and
giving the sum chargeable to each par
eel with the name OF the owner.
Upon the consideration and adoption
OF said statement and assessment roll
by Council of the City of Savannah,
city treasurer to- send to- the ahutting
property owners their proper bill for
the same, as it may be ascertained by
the City. Council, and IL such bin so
sent be not paid within thirty 600
days after the presentation or sending
of the same, 1t shall then become the
duty of the city treasurer to issue
execution for the amount, together
with costs against the persons and
property aforesaid, which execution
shall be made and levied out of the
property described therein as are exc
cutions for city taxes. The said state
ment and assessment roll shall also
show the amount payable by street
railroad company, and should such
company fail %. refuse to pay bill
for the same thirty (30) days after
the presentation or sending of the
same, it shall be the duty of the city
treasurer to issue execution against
said company, and its property for said
bill, together with costs, which shall
be made and levied as are executions
for city taxes.
Sec 5. Be it further ordained, That
all ordinances and parts of ordinances
in conflict with this ordinance are
hereby repealed. .t
Ordinance read in Council for the
first time March 16, 1904, and published
for information.
]. ROBERT DREAMER,
Clark of Council.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
JUDGE LEON, OF
GEORGIA.

Augusta, Ga, 1908.
1haeber Medicine Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Gentlemen-'I was run down nom
overwork and troubled with q dis
ordered liver for some months be-
fore began to use DR.. Thacher's
Liver and Blood Syrup, and really
had no faith in it when I started
using 10. am gratified indeed with
the results: my system was toned
up my liver became active, in fact,
I became another person in two
months, so that I was able to
resume my duties with renewed
strength and vigor and have no
more tired feelings; have a splen-
did appetite, in fact, am restored to
perfect health.
"I therefore am only too pleased
to endorse your medicine"
Very truly yours,
II. D. LEON.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
DROWNED IN LAKE BUTLER.

While fishing in Lake Butler in COM
pany with a younger brother, John w.
Sutton. son of Mr.. Phillip Sutton, of
Tarpon Springs, fell from the boat and
sank to the bottom without struggle
The belief is that he may have died
of heart failure instead of drowning
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
HEARD CANDIDATES.

Gov. w. S. Jennings, candidate for
United States senator. and Hon. c. NJ
Brown, candidate for Governor, ad-
dressed an interested audience at the
Tampa Court House Saturday night
The attendance was small. owing tc
the lack of proper advertisement OF
the meeting. Other candidates had
been expected but did not arrive.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29

BY Committee on Streets and Lanes
An ordinance for the Improvement of
Habersham street, from the southside
OF Thirty-first street to the southside
of Henry street, under the terms and
provisions of an act Of the Legislature
Of Georgia. approved Oct. /. 1887.
Section /. BE il ordained by the
Mayor and Aldermen OF the City OF
Savannah, In Council assembled un-
der the terms and provisions OF an act
OF the Legislature of Georgia. approved
oct /, 1857. That the director OF pub
lie works for the city OF savannah and
the Committee on Streets and Lanes OF
said city, be and they are hereby au-
thorized and directed 10 build and con-
struct on Habersham street ln the city
Of Savannah from the southside OF
Thirty-hrst street 10 the sOuthside OF
Henry street. roadway ~ vitfined
brick forty fiQ) feet in width between
che curbing, said pavement nt All street
and lane Intersections 90 extend over
the full Width of said Habersham
street that "a 10 cay 90 lines co-lnci-
dent With the respective property
linfe ana they are authorized ana a.
rerfnd to inf the necessary cufhimR
ana % % aN abe Work in enc Nay -
EIneinK M placing ~ catch basins,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA
CAPITALISTS ON A TOUR

A party of capitalists, headed by
George Vanderbilt, has been spending
several days in the Tallapoosa section
on a tour of inspection, with the OBJ
ject of examining the new Vanderbilt
Timber, Mining and Southwestern Rail-
road. The party consisted of Capt.
f. P. Mount, Hamilton Square, N. j.;
Charles H. Mather, Princeton, n. j.;
Maj. H. c. Valentine, Trenton, n. j.;
Capt. P. J. Berry, Trenton, n. j.;
DR.. w. F. Pier, Scranton, Pa.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29

Thacher Medicine Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Gentlemen-'Tmfo forced to give honor
to whom it is due. have been troub-
led with indigestion and constipation
for some time, and with other trouble
brought on nervousness. had difYer-
ent doctors; could not get much relief.
Mr.. Lipscomb, the clerk for Mr.. J. A.
Neville, at Rose Mary, Ala, told me OF
his experiences with DR.. Thacher' 8 Liver
and Blood Syrup and urged me to give
It a trial, because it had done him much
good. finally concluded to try one
bottle, After using half dozen bottles,
feel like q new man. My nervous Jye-
tenn is perfectly strong; appetite good
During my Illness fell from 1875 to 100
pounds, but now ! hsve more than re-
gained my weight. think can now
tip the scales at about 168 pounds.
"I most heartily recommend DR..
Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup to
anyone who suffers from like trouble" "
Yours respectfully,
-0 ROBT. B. TABB.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29

Any Times the Right Time.

The fine mellow flavor of Cream of
Kentucky Whiskey radiates the genial
glow of health. Comforts and soothes.
Ask your dealer. 1. Trager & Co., Dis
tillers. Office Cincinnati. o.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
Thsmas,iIis wssis 90 0wn IAsh,
PLAT.

rhomafyiiie Ga. March zs.-The
question ~ fhf municipal 0WnsFshlp
II thf eiseirio iFhf plant BE- aRit8finF
t4f people ~ ThomaHvllie. and n ID
fNhaht ihaf an eleniQn Hiil be called
in thf nsaf future ~ seifie flls aues-
tign.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
FELT UTTERLY
DESPONDENT.
Quitman, Ca, May al, 1902.
ThaeheS Medicine Co.,
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.

ThacheS Medicine Co.,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Dear Sirs-"Last fall ! was so let
down in health that felt utterly
despondent. / had suffered greatly
from an inactive liver and irregular
action OF the bowels.
my food did not agree with me,
and was often made miserable
with a sick headache and grew
weaker every day.
"t tried everything that is recon-
mended for such troubles and found
no relief. The nrst few doses of DR..
Thecher's Liver and Blood Syrup
helped me wonderfully, and after
taking three bottles I was restored
TO perfect health and strength.
think It is the best medicine sold
to-day"
Very truly yours,
W. W. RAMSEY.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29

DTI.VIVIICy sIIICe Jun. Z. ....I. .b3 inches
River Report-The hight of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta, at a. m.
(I5th meridian time) yesterday, was
1O.4 feet, fall of O.4 foot during the
preceding twenty-four hours.
observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time, March 2S. 1904, 8 D. M,
10Th meridian time: ~
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29
THE WEATHER.
Morning News barometer, March

NEWS DdIOlilelSIt NhdlCH
2S, 11:3O p. m. ..................... 81. .O3
Morning News thermometer, March
2S, 1850 p. m. ................... S2
Washington, March 2S.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday:
Georgia-Fair Tuesday: Wednesday
rain. with warmer in interior. Fresh
east to southeast winds.
South Carolina-Fair Tuesday; We'd
nesday rain, warmer in interior. Fresh
to brisk northeast winds.
Eastern Florida-Partly cloudy Tues
day. with showers in south portion;
Wednesday partly cloudy with showers
in north and central portion. Fresh
northeast to southeast winds.
Western F'lorida-Fair Tuesday;
Wednesday, rain; fresh to brisk east to
south winds.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature, p.
m. ...................... so degrees
Minimum temperature, a.
IN. ..................... 50 degrees
mean temperature ........ Sc degrees
Normal temperature ..... 63 degrees
Dehclency OF temperature. Z degrees
Accumulated excess since
March l ................... los degrees
Accumulated deficiency
since Jan. l .............. 105 degrees
rIalIlah ................. I inches
norman ............ 4...... .12 inch.
Deficiency since March Il. f.S1 inches
ett,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29

GAINED SO POUNDS.

Rose Mary, Ala, March "a, 1908.
7hacher Medicine Co.,
Haffaaonoa Tpn0
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-29

coniinusd On Tsnth Fass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-13
GROOMING THE ENGINE
LOCOMOTIVES REQUIRE AS MUCH
TENDING AS RACEHORSES.
How They are Rubbed Down and Car
ed for After n Run-TlghteninE
The Tires on the Drive
Wheels.

Eoston Globe.
Everyone at all familiar with rail-
roads mas seen the engineer dismount
from. the cab, oil can in hand, as soon
as the train has come to a stop at some
about the ponderous machine, feeling
df each bearing with his free hand as
he fills the cups with oil; seen him. per-
haps. tap q valve gently with a wrench
or examine critically some iil-working
no any man this is interesting, but
how many are there in all the vast
crowd that enter the city daily at the
great terminals who can tell offhand
what becomes of the train when once
the cars are emptied of the passengers?
TO be sure. they have seen the cars
on a siding out in the yard. They
know, perhaps, that roundhouse is
a place where engines are kept when
not in actual use. But beyond this the
ideas OF the ordinary man are a bit
As soon as the passengers have left
q train that has just come in from a
long, dusty run, 1t is backed out into
the yard and the cars are set off on
side track. Men go upon them al once
and begin to put them in readiness for
the next trip. The windows are wash
ed: cars freed from all filth and dirt,
seats cleaned, water tanks cared for
Improved cars have the gas system of
lighting, and on these the tanks UNI
der the cars are filled from the gas
pipes that are laid alongside the tracks
for that purpose.
The locomotive, after leaving the
cars. proceeds at once TO the round
house. where the ponderous machine
also receives a proper oYerhauling
First of all the tanks are filled with
water and the fuel supply is replen-
tshed. Then a few puffs brings the
firebox above the ashpit. where the fires
are cleaned or dumped altogether. The
next thing is to stable the great iron
horse
ISOundhOuse an Interesting Place.
The roundhouse itself is a most unin-
viting place, with its soot-begrimed
walls and smoky interior These build
sngs are all constructed on the same
general lines, low. one-story structures.
generally built of brick and semi-cir-
cuiar in shape. The centre of the cir
Gle is the center of the turntable Ar
ranged along the inner side of the
building is 4 line of doors each ex-
actiy like its nelghbor. Under each
runs a track of standard gauge, Civ
ing the whole an appearance not unlike
q spiders web. the center of which is
the turntable.
The turntable itself consists of &. nit
walled with stone across which is a
bridge free at the ends, but balanced
at the center on a spindle. Rails are
laid across this, as If II were a part
OF the roadbed.
When the Ares of the locomotive
have been cared for. the engineer runs
his machine upon the table. With deft
hand at the throttle he brings IL to
q stop AZ, the precise point where the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-13
Our Daily Short Story

in we're the wisest people on earth,
maxim fools of ourselves before a lot
of idiots for so much per and spending
what we get giving ourselves paresis
in this old tenth-rate joint And when
the reasons over we haven't enough
coin to get through the summer in a
fourth floor, hall bedroom, without
hawking next seasons salary. Quit it,!
I'd quit 1t so quick it'd make your head
swim If hadn't cut my bridges behind
me-"
While he spoke girl had entered
the place, glanced about in half
frightened manner and shrank into an
obscure seat at corner table. She was
fresh faced and her attire bespoke the
country She seemed utterly out of
place in Maffolfs. At the sound of
Benton's voice she glanced toward him
quickly and a startled look came into
her eyes. The party in the middle of
the room were so engrossed in Benton's
strange words that they did not notice
her at all.
oh. cut It," cried the de We're from
her perch on the chair. mo preaching
at Maffolis, hey boys? A song, a story
or a drink and do it now
Walt a minute" spoke up George
Preston Brooks. the long haired poet
in frayed trousers and the new and as
founding Prince Albert. "Forsooth 1
have an idea. Russ evidently has a
pastoral tale on his mind of conscience,
move he tell it. Alittle touch of the
serious won't harm us at alp
Good, goodr' cried the crowd.
by heavens, 1 will" said Benton
pushing the beer mug from him and
rising.
The girl in the corner had ordered
coffee and a sandwich, which she left
untouched, being absorbed apparently
in the scene before her.
There was. once upon a time, a
! thick-headed young fool who lived up
in the country" began. Benton grimly.
His father had a good farm and the
young fool grew up where there was
air to breathe and good stuff to eat and
a soft bed to sleep on. He worked out
in the open, ate like hired man, slept
like baby and got up in the morning
with a clear head and feeling like n
fighting cock. over yonder on the next
farm but two. was a buXom, brown
eyed lass with cheeks like peaches and
lips as red as roses. She MIXED the
! COWS and churned the butter and
washed dishes and laughed and sang
all day long The fool used to go
over to the other farm evenings to
see the girl. and after awhile he took
| her to singing school or to meetin
Once he took her to the country fair,
| He got to sayin' foolish things to her
and she used to blush and look at the
ground. Once he kissed her. That
night after he went home he swore to
himself he would marry her. You see
he didn't know then that he was a fool
The SYMPTOMS came on later. one
! time his father sent him to the city
and he went to a show and the glare of