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The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHOSEN FOR Y. w. C. A.
Constitution Adopted and Directors
Called to Meet Next Week.

With the election of a board of di-
rectors, eighteen in number. the Sa-
vannah Association of the Young
Womens Christian Association has
been fairly launched.
AT the meeting yesterday morning
the directors were elected, a constitu-
tion was adopted, and the directors
authorized to call a meeting early next
week and make arrangements for as
sociation rooms.
Miss Mabel K. Stafford, whose un-
firing efforts have done so much to-
ward making the organization of an
association here d possibility, called
the meeting to order. In a short ad-
dress she explained some points on
which many present were in doubt.
The election of d board of directors
was then called for and the following
were chosen:
Mrs. A. r. Lawton, Mrs. L. Warfield,
Mrs. Wright Hunter Mrs. Charles
Barney, Miss Emily Shotter, MIS-. Da-
Wis Freeman, Mrs. John A. Calhoun,
Mrs. Henry Cunningham, Mrs. Percy
Williams, Mrs. Harris Cope, Mrs. j.
Paulsen, Miss Leila Axson, Miss Irene
Withers, Miss Annie Coney, Miss
Remshart, Mrs. Harold Aver Mrs. B.
f. Bullard, and Mrs. Clinton Sawyer.
The directors will hold a meeting ear
ly next week and make definite ar
rangements for a hall and IA secretary.
The committee appointed at the last
meeting to draw up constitution
made its report. The constitution was
read and with the exception of a few
minor changes was adopted as report
ed from the committee.
A number of new names were re-
ceived as members of the association.
There are still a large number of cards
scattered through the city with differ
ent ladies. These will be called in
within a few days and an exact report
of the number of charter members in
the association can be made. At this
time a report of the full amount of
money pledged to the work will also
be made.
Miss Emma Hays, one of the nation
al city secretaries, will remain in Sa-
vannah to assist the board of direc-
tors and their officers in starting the
work. Miss Hays has had long ex-
perience in this line of work and her
aid will be of inestimable benefit TO
the local directors.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
RECEIVER TOOK CHARGE OF
STERNBERG & co. STOCK.
Developed Yesterday That Only one
Savannah Bank Had Claims.


Savannah Bank Had Claims.
Mr.. I. A. Solomons, receiver for
Sternberg & Co., was in charge of the
company's assets yesterday, and COM
menced arrangements for taking an in
ventory of the stock.
1t was developed that there was only
one bank among the secured creditors
in Savannah, the others mentioned
having received payment for whatever
papers they had in the past. The de-
tailed list of secured creditors in Sa-
vannah, as filed, is as follows:
Chatham Bank, note for 5000 secured
by 151z shares of Chatham Bank stock,
valued at 81 ,240. also d note for 81, 800
which is secured by diamonds in the
possession of the bank, valued at $2,-
300; Jacob Cohen note for 81 800, partly
secured by diamonds valued at $1,500;
Emile Newman, trustee for the estate
of David Stern, note for 81 900 secured
by deed transfer on Jones street resi-
dence, valued at $4,000.
In the schedule of unsecured credit
ors there are eighty-siX firms repre-
sented, all being interested to amounts
varying flom 81, of which there is only
one up TO 1920 due the c. p. Gold
smith Co. of New York Most of the
amounts ale over $100.
The unsecured local creditors mem
toned in the schedule are ]. d. Weed
& Co., $175; Metropolitan Loan Com
pany, Sl15.67; Bradstreet CO., $50; Sa-
Vannah Morning News, $3.50, and the
Savannah Press, $50.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
CHANGES AT
WESTERN UNION OFFICE.
MIR. Joseph Marshall VIII Leave for
Memphis To-day or Tomorrow.

memphis To-day or Tomorrow
Mr.. Joseph Marshall, day chief at the
Savannah office of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, will leave to-day
or tomorrow for Memphis, where he
goes to accept a better position, as was
announced some days ago in the Morn
ing News.
Mr.. Marshall has been in charge of
the Savannah office for a number of
years, and during that time has made
for himself host of friends through
out the city. He was very popular with
the operators al the office, and one and
all are sorry that he is to leave.
Mr.. Philip Rivers, who has been
night chief at the office for several
years, will be promoted to the posi-
ton vacated by Mr.. Marshall. Mr..
Rivers has been connected with the
Western Union for a number of years,
and is thoroughly familiar with all de-
partments of the work.
Mr.. Henry Morris, who has been sta
toned at the Cotton Exchange for a
number of months. will act, for the
present at least as the night chief. 1t
is regarded as probable that this posi-
ton will be permanently given him,
though announcement to that effect
has not yet been made.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
WOMAN BADLY BURNED
AT COUNTY FARM.
Clothing Caught From Fire and She
May Die From Burns.

Clothing Caught From Fire and She
May Die From Burns.
With her lower limbs burned until
they are all but charred, and the flesh
dropping of in places, Emma Julia, a
negro woman convicted of larceny,
will be brought to the Georgia Infirm-
dry this morning from the county farm,
where she was badly burned late Mon
day afternoon.
1t was at first thought there was no
chance for the woman to recover, and
her death was expected momentarily,
but in the last two days she has shown
signs of improvement and it was de-
cided to bring her to the infirmary and
give her all the attention possible. She
has been suffering a great deal since
she was burned, and at times was al
most crazed with the intense pain.
According to the statement made by
those near the scene at the time, the
first insimation they had that the
Woman'S clothing was on fire was when
she ran from the house where she had
been lying down, with her dress in
flames. She had been sick for several
days, and in standing over the fire her
skirts were drawn into the flames and
the WholS garment was soon in a
blaze.
She was holding the top skirt up at
the time the fire caught the under gar
ment, and as soon as she saw it was on
fire she pulled the outer garment down
in an effort to smother the flames. She
could not smother them, however, and
ran into the yard calling for help.
Physicians now believe that there is
chance for the woman to recover
She will be brought to the Georgia
Infirmary in the police ambulance.
The burned woman was sent up for
larceny, her sentence being two years
at hard labor. She had served about
ten months when the accident hap
pened.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
BRITISH CONSULATE
MAY BE MOVED HERE

1t was reported on the street yes
terday that the British consulate at
Charleston is to be removed to Savan-
nah.
The story could not be verified from
an official source. but is probable in
that it would be an advantage to the
persons having business with the con-
sulate to have the headquarters es-
tablished here, because of the much
greater amount of business that is
done at this port.
The British government is now rep
resented in Savannah by Vice Consul
Harkness, who- in the event that the
consulate is moved here, would prob
ably move to Charleston and retain
his present official position at that
place.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
GAMBLER AT HEAD
OF FIRST DIVISION.
VIII Take Charge of ONCE as Soon
as Relieved by Successor.

as Relieved by Successor.
Mr.. G. L. Gambler is the new super
intendent of the first division of the
Central of Georgia.
Mr.. Gambler was appointed yesterday
by Mr.. r. S. Noise, general superin-
tendent, who under the date of Jan.
II. issued the following circular: 'Mr.
G. L. Gambler is appointed superin-
tendent of the first division, Office, Sa-
vannah, Ga. vice Mr.. ]. T. Johnson,
promoted. Effective this date. 7. s..
Noise, general superintendent. APP
proved i. f. Hanson. president"
Mr.. Gambler was, until his appoint
nent, trainmaster of the third division
of the Central. with headquarters at
Macon. He has been connected with
the road since 1888. He was in Sa-
vannah during the morning, having
been summoned here to receive the ap-
pointment, but left again for Macon
at night. He will return and take
charge of the first division so soon as
he is relieved of his old position by his
successor. His successor will be
Trainmater Parish of Albany, the
headquarters of a subdivision OF the
third division.
1t is not yet known who will sue
ceed Mr.. Parish at Albany. The APP
pointment will be made by the super
intendent of the third division, and
probably will be announced within the
next day or two.
The report was current yesterday
that the Central had inaugurated pol
icy that means a cutting of salaries,
but this is denied by those who are in
position TO know. 1t is possible. it is
admitted that changes have been
made necessary in individual cases by
some transfers that have been made,
that no general cut has been made in
any department. nor is any contem-
Y,Ia ad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
MERCHANTS HAVE REMEDY.
Acting Mayor Says PawnbrOkers
Can BE Handled Easily.

There is an ordinance prohibiting
pawnbrokers selling anything but un-
redeemed pledges, and it can be en-
forced.
When the attention of Acting Mayor
Dixon was called TO the fact that the
retail merchants were complaining be-
cause the pawnbrokers were doing a
retail business. he stated that il was
a violation that could be stopped with
out much trouble, il only being neces-
sary Tor the merchants 20 furnish the
police with evidence. The Acting
Mayor said that it would not be neces-
sary TO bring the matter to the atten-
ton of Council. since there is already
an ordinance on the subject.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
VAUGHAN OFF FOR HOME;
LEFT LIST BEHIND.
Believes That Savannah Will Start
n Mutual Insurance Company.

Mutual insurance company
Mr.. F. Wade Vaughan, secretary of
the Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Monroe, who has been in
Savannah for the last several days in
the interest of his company and who
has been actively engaged in the effort
to establish local company left last
night for his home. If he is needed
further to help in the plan of forming
the new company he may return.
Although Mr.. Vaughan worked only a
very short time in getting subscriptions
to policies in the proposed new COM
pany, he was most successful securing
about $20,500. He is satisfied that Sa-
vannah can, and will, support a big
mutual company, and believes that it
will be but a short time when one is
formed. He has left the subscription
list with Mr.. w. j. Donlan, secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce, who
may take the matter up with some of
the business men of the city within a
few days.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
new TARIFF
LOWERS RATES
AVERAGE NOT YET KNOWN.
REDUCTIONS MADE ON BRICK
BUILDINGS AND STOCKS IN THEM.

Became Effective Dec. Fl and Is
Retroactive From That Date-sn-
loon stocks Rated About 25 Per
Cent. Higher Many Dwellings
VIII Benefit by New Rnting-COm-
pmriSon of New and Old Ratings
ON Property of BrOuEhton and of
Farm streets show Material Re
ductions Made by New List.
The books issued by the Southeast
ern Tariff Association. giving the new
rerating of Savannah. arrived yester-
day morning, and were shortly in the
hands of the members of the associa-
sion.
The books are dated Dec. q, and all
policies written on, and since that date
under the old tariff rates, are retro
active; that is persons holding policies
must either pay the difference that
may be due under the new arrange
ment, or are entitled to collect re-
bate on the premium where the diff
ference is in their favor.
A Broughton street merchant an
nounced after the arrival of the new
rate book. that there had been a re-
his insurance. and that he would save
about s100 a year. He had been pay
ing 81. 20 a hundred, but under the new
rating is only required to pay $3.50.
Because the agents have not yet had
time to examine the new lists careful
ly, none of them was prepared to make
a statement as to the average rates
that will be shown as compared with
the averages of the old tariff. Secre-
of A $50
citation stated, however, that it was
understood when the rerating was
made, that there would be suostan-
tial reduction made on brick buildings,
and on mercantile stocks carried in
such buildings, except where the phy-
scal hazards made such reduction I'M
possible.
Penalty Charge Is on.
An agent explained that the new
rate is not subject to the arbitrary 70
per cent. that was effective during the
existence of the old list, but that in
each case where such increase has been
deemed necessary this has been in
cluded in the listed price, which is
therefore net.
He believes that as a whole there has
been a reduction. At least an average
reduction is shown in the comparison
of the property on Broughton street
the old list though there has been
an increase of something like 25 per
cent. on saloon stocks.
Have Been Some Increases.
With this exception it is believed
there has been a reduction in almost
all rates on mercantile buildings and
stock and on many dwellings. Where
property owners find that the rate has
been advanced they can secure the
fo.r 1lan G
and in the majority of cases will find
it to their interest to do so, as by MAX
ing the necessary remedies they can
save themselves the higher rate.
AS only one instance of what little
thing means in a case of this sort
the agent stated that in houses where
terra Gotta flues are used instead of
brick f1ues the rate is Is cents higher
1t is often the case, he stated, that
by making certain changes large
amount in premiums may be saved the
persons paying the premiums.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
Branch Co.'s Property to BE Sold.

Mr.. l.. w. Roberts. custodian of the
property of the S. w. Branch Co. Of
fers for sale the entire property now
in his hands as custodian, excepting
accounts, notes and chooses in action.
The stock of goods, fixtures six horses
and six delivery wagons and harness
for same will be sold. Sealed bids to
purcase will be received until noon on
the 2Sth. The sale will be subject to
confirmation by the court. The prop
erty can be inspected and full informa-
tain obtained by application to Mr..
Roberts.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
Come in To-day.

Get the best of everything to-day at
the Southern Grocery Company, ia
Barnard street. Buying in lots, we
save YOU money Come in and let us
talk 10 you about il. We are making
hundreds OF customers every month,
and they will not trade any other way
Phone US and let US see you. Phones
cd.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
Going 10 FIOridag
TraveI VIZ seabonrd Air Line Ry

Travel Via Senbonrd Air Line Ry.
Because 1t is the short Line" and
has Pullman cars on all trains. Two
trains daily with through Pullman cars
to Tampa without change. Direct con-
nection at Jacksonville in Union Sta
ton for all East Coast points. Sea-
board Air Line Interchangeable mile
age tickets are just the proper thing
for tourist travel in Florida. Saves
money. Seaboard City Office, Bull
street. Both phones No. 2S.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
JUDGE NORWOOD TOO ILL
TO HOLD COURT.

For the first time in months there
was no criminal session of the City
Court yesterday. Judge Norwood tele-
phoned that he was indisposed, and
ordered all witnesses to report back
on Monday. when the criminal docket
will be taken up. Judge Norwood $
illness is not serious. He is suffering
from a severe cold.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
Nov scheduIe to AuEusta.

Southern Railway offers a most de-
sirable schedule to Augusta, daily ex-
cept Sunday. leaving Savannah 5:25 p.
M, city time. arriving Augusta 1910 p.
m. Pullman cars all the way. Dining
cars serves supper en- route. Any de-
sired information furnished at city
ticket Office, 141 Bull street, phones
s5o.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
when Tired of Long Credit

And high prices patronize US for cash.
Steady buying at our store will surely
make your living expenses less. We
offer particularly attractive prices h
all customers buying their weekly or
monthly supplies in one purchase.
This is advertising. but it is also the
truth. Suppose you try us. Southern
Grocery Company, ia Barnard street
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23

If you would be free of corns and
bunions ask your druggist for Alb
bott's East India Corn Paint. Corns
removed as well as bunions and warts
without any pain or trouble. Simply
apply this wonderful corn paint as di-
reCted. dad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
New ScheduIe to Auuusta

Southern Railway offers a most de-
sirable schedule to Augusta, daily ex-
cept Sunday, leaving Savannah 5:25
p. m, city time, arriving Augusta
1910 p. m. Pullman cars all the way.
Dining cars serve supper en- route.
Any desired information furnished at
city ticket office, 141 Bull street,
phones S50.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
GROCERY FIRM FILED
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
Nearly Fifty savannah Firms Mem
toned in List of Creditors.

A petition in bankruptcy was filed
in the office of the clerk of the United
States court yesterday by C. Wilkin &
Bro, grocers, doing business at 46i
West Broad street. Nearly fifty Savan-
nah firm were named in the list of
creditors.
The largest creditor was George w.
Tiedeman, the amount being $404. 46.
None of the creditors are secured. The
schedule names $4,7391S as the liabll
tiles and s., $50 as assets.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
WOULDN'T CUT FLAG
TO SAVE CLOCK HANDS.
Stars md stripes Moved Hands on
Exchange Timepiece.

Exchange 1fmepiece.
Il would never give my consent to
cutting away of any part of the flag
of our country"
In this manner Alderman d. r.
Thomas refused yesterday to consent
to have one or two feet cut from the
big flag that flies from the staff on
the City Exchange.
The flag and the clock hands on the
south side of the dome had become
entangled and Bay street business men
were imagining that they were an hour
behind schedule time.
Acting Mayor Dixon suggested that
the flag be raised a little higher, but
no one would consent to have it mutil-
ated in any way. The flag was at
half mast because of the death of Hen
ry Garwes, keeper of Laurel Grove
Cemetery.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
what Mr.. Strickland SAYS.

Il took two bottles of Graybeard for
rheumatism and was cured. A men,
Der of my church took it for paraly-
sis and it helped her surprisingly.
Rev. A. r. Strickland,
Daisy, Ca"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
Aliens Auction.

The incest line of cut glass is being
sold now at auction at Aliens.
If you wish some rich and handsome
pieces attend the sale this morning at
10:30 and this afternoon at Sad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
silver mt Auction.

The incest silver in this city is on
sale at auction now at Aliens.
1t will be worth your time to come
down this morning at 1890, and this
afternoon at 3.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
silver Mt Auction.

q The incest silver in this city is on
sale at auction now at Aliens.
1t will be worth your time to come
down this morning at 1O:30, and this
afternoon at 3-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
Aliens Auction.

The incest line of cut glass is being
sold now at auction at Aliens.
If you wish some rich and handsome
pieces attend the sale this morning at
10:30 and this afternoon at 3.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
What BE. .CIark saxs.

Il suffered of rheumatism a long
time and found nothing to relieve me
until l took Graybeard. I tried al
most everything 1 heard of, that is, in
the line of blood medicine. All failed.
I can't praise Graybeard enough for
what it did for me.
c. C. Clark,
42O Park avenue.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
StntesbOrO sunday Train via Sea-
board Air Line

Seaboard Air Line train leaving Sa-
vannah 700 a. m. Sundays has con-
nection at Cuyler for Statesboro. ar
irving there 9 a. mad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
Improved Brunswick Service via
seabonrd Air Line.

Three trains daily. leaving savan-
nah, 4:50 a. m, $50 a. m. and 2:25
p. m. Time less than three hours. -
ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23

Atlantic Coast Line gives beneft Of
short line mileage detachments be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, 132
nliles.-ad,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23

Graybeard is found at drug stores,
81 bottle, six for IS. Graybeard pills,
25c a box. Graybeard Ointment, 25c
a box.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23
420 Park avenue.

Graybeard is sold at drug stores, 81
a bottle, six for IS. Graybeard Pills.
25c a box. Graybeard Ointment, 25c a
box.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-23

Atlantic Coast Line gives benefit Of
short line mileage detachments be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, 1872
miles.-ad.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-29
TwENTY-oNE RUSSIANS KILLED.

st. Petersburg, April 23.-The en-
gram from Viceroy Alexieff bearing
Fridays date:
Il respectfully report to your mai
esty that to-day during the placing of
mines by some steam launches, Lieut..
Pell and 90 men were killed through
q mine exploding prematurely under
the stern of one of the launches"
London, April 23.-A dispatch from
Port Arthur says news has been re-
ceived there of the complete destruc-
tion of Japanese column on the
Yalu river. No details were obtain
able.
Rumors of severe fighting on the
Yalu are reported from various
sources. For instance, the Shanghai
correspondent of the Times says he
hears that the first Japanese army
has crossed the Yalu almost without
opposition, and the Daily Chronicles
representative at Seoul says that
heavy fighting has occurred.
Lao Yang, April 23.-Gen Kuropat-
kin is expecting that the Japanese
will soon attempt to cross the Yalu.
There was skirmish Thursday on
an island opposite Wiju which the
Japanese occupied in order to pave
the way for the laying of pontoons.
Rnussian troops in boats were at
tackled and driven back, Capt. Sneiz-
in, who was in command, being badly
wounded
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1904-04-29
MANY RUSSIANS DROWNED.

London, April ga correspondent
of the Times cabling from New
chwang says that a messenger has ar
rived there from the Yalu river with
the information that the Russians are
fleeing north across the river in over
crowded boats and are losing hun
dreds by drowning.
st. Petersburg, April 22.-The ad-
miralty intends to fit out two ships
purchased from Germany, which
formerly were in the transatlantic
service, together with a number of
ships of the volunteer fleet, with rapid
fire guns, and send them to the Pa
cific to prey upon Japanese commerce
Harbin, Manchuria, April 22.-The
two officers of the Japanese general
staff who were arrested IS miles
from this place on April G, were found
guilty by court martial and sentenced
to be hanged. The officers asked that
their lives be spared. Gen. Kuropat-
kin confirmed the findings of the
court, but taking into consideration
the fact that the accused were SOL
diers, he ordered that they should be
shot instead of being hanged.