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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
TOOK THE FUNDS OF
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY,
Charged That Treasurer of COlOred
Society Got Coin.

Society Got Coin.
1t was yesterday afternoon reported
to the police that the secretary and
treasurer of the Sons and Daughters
of Jacob, a negro benevolent society
had drawn the entire funds of the as
ISOLATION out of the bank and skipped.
The society only had SAB in bank, but
it was its all, and the members are
very anxious to have their treasurer
located.
David Powers. one of the members
of the society, made the report to the
police. The money was deposited in
the Southern Bank, he said
1t is claimed death benefit was due,
and it was desired to draw out $50. The
treasurer was instructed to draw out
that amount. He failed to show up
with the money, it is alleged, and yes
terday morning an investigation was
made. 1t was found the police were
informed, that all the funds of the
Sons and Daughters of Jacob had been
withdrawn from the bank. The treas
urer had deposited all the money, and
he was the only member, who could
have drawn it out. it was alleged.
Powers, the man who reported the
matter to the police. said he saw the
treasurer during the morning and tried
to catch him, but was outdistanced.
The detectives will make an inyestiga-
ton, and if the treasurer can be found
he will be called upon to explain.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
ALLEGED THIEF CAUGHT
AND GOODS RECOVERED.
Stealing Had Been Going on for at
Least Three Months.

For a series of thefts extending over
a period of three months, Matthew
Richardson, a negro formerly employ
ed by Allen Bros. as a porter, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Detec-
tives Bostick and Nose Davis.
About 5000 worth of goods had been
stolen from the store, the officers say,
and a large part of it has been re-
covered. a wagon load of stolen prop
erty was hauled to the police station
last night from the various places
where Richardson is alleged to have
stored it,
The stealing from the store covered
December, January and February, the
detectives charge. All kinds of things
were taken. Chinaware, Glassware,
including valuable decanter, two oil
stoves and hot stuff stove were
among the articles stolen. A lot of
silver spoons were also taken, and a
valuable shaving set.
The goods that have been recovered
were secured from three or four diff
ferent places, where they had been
stored. The case is one that the Off
GERS have been working on for some
time. Richardson will be given a
hearing before the Recorder this morn
ing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
If You Are Going East

Do not fail to consult the schedules of
Atlanta Coast Line; it will be to your
advantage. The palatial New York
and Florida Special, solid Pullman
train with drawing-room compartment
sleepers, observation and dining cars.
leaves Savannah 5:55 p. m. Getty timel,
arrives Washington 1913 a. M, BaiIi-
more 11:47 a. m, Philadelphia 2 D. M.
New York 4:45 p. m, following day.
The only electric lighted train between
the East and South, and most luxuri-
Gus service. The Florida and West In
dian Limited leaves Savannah 2:l5
D. m. Getty tine). arrives Washington
1854 a. m, Baltimore 9:13 a. M, Phil
adelphia 1922 a. M, New York 2 o. m.
following day. Pullman drawing-room
sleepers and dining car. For Pull
man reservations and further inforrna-
ton with reference to rates and
schedules, see ticket agents, De Soto
Hotel, or Union Station.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Millinery Bulletin.

Hats made while you wait. Any hat
you see elsewhere you can get at
Krouskoff's; half price that others ask.
Krouskoff's. Quick delivery good
service, best trimmers. Krouskoff's.
One Price-The Big Millinery Store
One Price.
Imported Tuscan Flats, the kind 9TH
ers ask $1.5O; Krouskoffs price 73c.
Lace Tuscan Flats, the kind others
ask $1.9S; Krouskoff's price CSC.
Children's Sailors, all colors, the kind
others ask SOC; Krouskoff's price 19c.
Cuba Flats, the kind others ask 4Sc;
Krouskoff's price 19c.
Mixed colors Tuscan Flats, the kind
others ask zoe; Krouskoff's price 4Sc
kind others ask $780, Krouskoff's price
4Sc.
japanese Braid Shapes, the kind
others ask 75c; Krouskoff's price 4Sc
Colonial Turbans, all colors, the kind
others ask $1.4S; Krouskoff's price 73c.
Yiddon Braid Shapes, white or black
the kind others ask $1.00; Krouskoff' s
price 4Sc.
Children's Mixed Straw Sailors,
Krouskoff's price S1.4S.
Children's Rough and Ready Sailors,
trimmed, the kind others ask CSC;
Krouskoff's price 4Sc.
Ladies' or Misses Rolled Rim, Satin
Straw, the kind others ask $1.25;
Krouskoff's price CSC.
Trimmed Hats.
Ladies' Chiffon Hats, made on wire
frame, elegantly trimmed, all colors,
tri
ornaments; very swell. The kind you
would expect to pay $500 for; Krous-
koff's price $24S.
Children's Dolly Warden SILK Bon
nets, large, trimmed with June roses
and silk, very swell; the kind others
ask $500; Krouskoff's price $500.
Children's Tuscan Hats, beautifully
trimmed with French flowers, silk rib
bons and lace, worth $500; sale price
at Krouskoff's $780,
Imported Pattern Hats, the kind
others would ask $1,000 and $500;
these are direct from the importers;
Krouskoff's price $1,000.
Regular $1,000 hats all over Savan-
nah can be had at Krouskoff's for
half; hundreds of styles to select from;
Krouskoff's price $500.
Ready-to-Wear Hats.
Large fiaring shapes, rolled rims and
turbans in Ready-to-Wear Hats, the
kind others ask 1925; Krouskoffs price
$1.4S.
Turban shapes in Ready-to-W
very stylish and nicely trimmed: 9TH
ers ask $3.50; Krouskoff's price 81. 90.
Regular $500 Ready-to- Wear Hats.
the kind others ask $500 for: Krous-
koff's price S2.4S
4Sc Baby CAPS 4Sc.
The kind others ask 75c and 81 90.
Ribbon Sale. Ribbon Sale.
Flower Sale. Flower Sale.-Krous-
koff Sad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
The War in IA Nutshell.

The way to keep in touch with the
great events in the Far East is to get
the new and latest War Atlas just is
sued and offered by the Morning News.
1.-THE Rand McNally & Co.'s Russo
Japanese War Atlas" showing Russia
in-Europe and Russia-in-Asia, Japan
Korea, Manchuria and China, and the
entire operations in the Far Eastern
conflict. 1t contains seven double
page maps in colors, with index and
auick-flnding scale for each map; a
list of all the chief cities, with popula-
ton; fighting strength and reserves of
Russia and Japan. Sent by mail any
where on receipts of % cents.
The Daily and Sunday Morning
News L year and the War At
las .......... .....................$S 80. 90
The Weekly News year and War
Atlas ........ ................... l.OO
Savannah Morning News, Savannah,
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
MUSIC HALL PROPRIETOR
SUING FOR DAMAGES.
Wants $4,000 for Alleged Defama-
tiOn of Character.

wants $4,000 for Alleged Defamn-
tiOn of Character.
For alleged defamation of character
Jas. T. Bennett is suing A. S. Quicken
heimer, and asks damages in the sum
of $4,000. The case occupied the entire
time of the City Court yesterday and
will be concluded this morning.
Bennett was the proprietor of the
Royal Music Hall and bought a bill of
goods from Mr.. Guckenheimer. Later
he acknowledged that he was unable to
pay for them and Mr.. Guckenheimer
had him arrested. charged with cheat
ing and swindling. At the preliminary
hearing before Justice Naughtin. Ben
nett was discharged.
Bennett alleges that because OF his
arrest his character was injured and
his business ruined. Actors and
actresses with whom he had contracts
refused TO come on when reading OF his
arrest. He denies that he represented
that he had bought the music hall with
his own money as claimed by the de-
PENDANT.
Bennett If represented by Col. Robert
J.. Coiding, and the defense by Col. y.
w. Medrim
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
ASKS FOR INJUNCTION
AGAINST THE SHERIFF.
National Packing Company Begins
Action i'm Courts.

National Packing Company begins
Action in Courts.
With Clerk Carr of the Superior
Court yesterday the National Packing
Company filed a petition for an in
junction restraining Sheriff John
Schwarz, or his deputies, from levying
on their property for taxes. The plain
tiff company claims that they are not
subject to the tax imposed, amounting
to 5000.
In the bill the business which the
company is carrying on is fully set
forth and the law under which it is
taxed is quoted. 1t is alleged that the
company was assessed 5000 taxes and
that Deputy Sheriff Meldrim attempted
to collect. Their agent, Dewitt Ballew,
refused to pay, whereupon the sheriff
threatened TO levy on the property for
the amount.
Claiming that the company is exempt,
the court is asked to grant an injunc-
ton restraining the sheriff from max
ing the levy. The sheriff was ordered
to appear in court on April 8 and show
cause why the petition of the company
should not be granted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
POLICY HOUSE GOES
INTO SCAVENGER WAGON.
Alderman Thomas Didn't Know city
Owned the Property.


Owned the Property.
Acting under instructions from the
Mayor, the director of public works
will this morning cart away what is
left of the house wrecked by the city
detectives in the policy raid Tuesday
afternoon.
Mayor Myers, when asked about the
city having a house in which policy
shops had been running at intervals
for years, said he was not supposed
to keep up with the city's property.
The chairman of the city lots and
opening streets was the proper person
to keep up with what belonged to the
city, the Mayor said.
Alderman d. r. Thomas is the
chairman of that committee, but he
states he had no idea that the prop
erty belonged to the city, or that it
was being used for gambling purposes.
1T has never been included in any
city property reported to me-" said
Alderman Thomas, when asked about
the matter. Il may have been a
member of the Council that bought
it, but I was not a member of the
committee. / went into Council in
the summer of '9S, but it was not until
January, 1901. that 1 was put on the
City Lots and Opening Streets Com
mittee.
1.-The city has not, to my knowl-
edge, bought any ground south of An
derson street for lanes. When they
could be acquired they were included
in the titles, but they were never paid
for. Consequently 1 have given no
attention t. distractions there might
be in lanes, unless there was some
thing to especially call my attention to
the matter"
The truth seems to be that the lit
tie strip of land with the house on it
simply got lost in the shuttle. None
of the officials knew that it belonged
to the city. There was a change in
the administration shortly after the
land was purchased, and that fact
probably accounts for the land being
lost sight of.
The negroes caught in the raid
were arraigned before the Recorder
Yesterday morning and were bound
over to the City Court, except Charles
Davis. 1t could not be shown that he
had any connection with the policy
shops though he was in the house
when the raid was made.
NJ. J. Graham, the negro doctor,
was bound over both for playing pol
icy and for renting property for gam
ing purposes. Edward Bynes, Tom
Harris and Joe Ponder were bound
over on gaming charges.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Do You Feel Tiredr

This is the time of year when nine
people out of ten feel broken down.
They feel tired after walking BLOCK.
No appetite 1t is worth a
great deal to be relieved of these all
ments. And there is no sense in hav-
ing them if they can be relieved. Now.
Graybeard is specially recommended in
these cases. 1t tones up the system.
Gives you an appetite. Relieves the all
ment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
st. Louis Worlds Fair, April 3O--De-
cember I, 1904.

Low rates and superior service from
Savannah via Southern Railway.
Round trip tickets, with season limit,
1885: sixty-day limit, 1872, or fifteen
day limit, S26.05. We will run through
Pullman sleeping cars from Savannah
to st. Louis during the exposition.
Southern Railway is the Worlds Fair
Short Line" Call on me for any de-
sired information, E. G. Thomson, C. p,
and T. A, 141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
ALMOST FIFTY THOUSAND
FROM GROUND RENT LOTS

A number of titles to ground rent
the Council meeting last night. The
total received from this source UP to
last night was $49,314.35. There was
paid into the treasury $1,S55.26 after the
deeds for Council last night were pre-
narad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
COUNCIL FUMED
OVER GASOLINE
ORDINANCE DIDN'T PASS.
STANDARD OIL COMPANY PLAYED
PART IN DISCUSSION.

Corporation Was Really Responsible
for Having Ordinance Sent Back
to the Fire mmittee-A1derman
Dixon Said Concern Came Near
Owning the WorId-MayOr Doubt
ed It-Ordinance Was JuggIed
Considerably Before II Was Land
ed in Lap of Fire Committee,
Read for the fourth time
in Council last night, the
gasoline ordinance was re-
committed to the Committee
on Fire. The action, recon-
hitting 1t, was then recon-
sidered, and once more it
was sent back to the same
committee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
TAX DIGEST WILL OPEN :
SATURDAY MORNING.
Nearly $33,OOO,OOO of Property win
Be Returned This Year.


Be Returned This Year.
On Saturday morning at O'Clock
the state and county tax digest will be
open for the return of polls and prop
erty. Tax Collector Baker has equip
ped his office preparatory to handling
the increased returns, and has engaged
additional help.
All property, real and personal, will
be returned as held Feb. /, 1904, that
being the day on which valuations are
fixed. Parties failing to make returns
will be visited with the usual penalty,
double tax.
There is about $SS,0OO,OOO worth of
property and polls to be returned, and
it is desired that all returns be made
as early as possible, to avoid a rush of
work toward the close of the allotted
time. The total returns last year were
$32, 726, 1893, an increase of more than ST.
500, 900 over the year previous.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
MIX Mi1tures

For babies are many times dangerous
IN that the milk may become tainted
Borden'H Eagle Brand Condensed MIX
Is absolutely safe, being rendered sier-
~ in the process ~ preparation. A.
general household milk y ~ superior
and always ayaliabie.--nd
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31

A city of great historic interest
Visit the famous Magnolia Gardens
tea farm, Fort Sumter, Isle of Palms,
etc. Numerous excursions of interest
and pleasure. The Atlantic Coast Line
has two Pullman dining car trains that
leave Savannah lis p. m. and 4:55 D.
m. Stop-over privileges allowed on
winter tourist tickets. Apply at City
Ticket Office, De Soto Hotel. w. H
Leahy, d. P. A, NJ. Walsh, T. P. A.,
Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
CITY WILL AMEND
GARBAGE CONTRACT.
Resolution to That Eject Adopted
Last Night by Council.

RESOLUTION to That Effect Adopted
Last Night by Council.
A resolution by the Committee of the
Whole was last night adopted by Coun-
Gil, ordering an amendment made to
the contract that the city has with
the Savannah Electric Company for the
hauling of garbage.
This contract is to be made to ac-
cord with a letter from President
George j. Baldwin, addressed to the
Mayor of Savannah, and the chairman
of the County Commissioners.
The letter provides that the city pay
the Electric Company $1,000 to help
pay for the additional equipment re-
quired to handle the garbage. Another
car will be bought and a spur track
will be built
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
DID NOT OWN STREET
ABOUT TO BE PAVED.
This Condition of Affairs Announced
at Council Meeting.


at Council Meeting.
After reading an ordinance for the
paving of Thirty-first street last night
for the second time, it was announced
that the city does not own all of the
street that it is proposed to pave. The
ordinance was, therefore, not put upon
its passage, but was laid on the table.
The ordinance provided for the paw
ing of the street from Habersham to
West Broad. It was introduced two
weeks ago and would have been passed
if this difficulty had not arisen. Mr.. D.
B. Lester owns a lot that juts out into
the street and negotiations are now on
to buy it.
The ordinance to pave Habersham
street from Thirty-first to Henry was
passed. The ordinance to pave State
street from Bull to Drayton was also
passed, the objections on the part of the
congregation of the Lutheran Church
of the Ascension having been with
drawn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Lots at a DoIIar a. Month.

While about sixty lots have been sold
there are still about ten lots left. Those
lots on Wheaton street. good, wide
sidewalk and vitrified brick pavement,
at vel ! low prices Don't fail to get
two of them to-day. John L. Archer,
10 Sorrel huildinR-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Aiken, $. G.

On your way North stop at Aiken.
Park in the Pines" is a new and thor
oughIy modern tourist hotel, and can
give you the very best accommoda-
tions. Splendid train service via South
ern Railway. Apply at city ticket Of
fee 141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Graybenrd.

Now comes that season when YOU
are tired after walking ten steps. You
ache. You are fretful. No appetite. 1t
is worth a gerat deal to be relieved of
this trouble. Graybeard will relieve
you. Take a bottle home tonight and
you will be fresh and bright to-mor-
row.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
A Trip to warsaw.

The splendid launch, Ida S., will
take a few passengers for a fishing
trip on Sunday morning next. Apply
for particulars and price to Jacob
Lippman, corner Congress and Bar
nard streets.-Ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
CITY WILL SUE
SIDEWALK OWNERS
when Persons Are Injured and Re
cover Damages.

NUNtF UHuWNNHs
City Council last night adopted a long
resolution putting all owners OF prop
erty on notice that they must keep
their sidewalks In good repair, and that
the city would sue the owners OF prop
orty. II they fail 10 reimburse the city
for any damages that the city may
have 20 pay 20 persons Injured BY rea-
son ~ the bad sidewalks.
There have been several suits against
me city recently hy persons. who had
been Injured because of alleged dcfcc-
tive EidWalks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31

While about sixty lots have been sold
there are still about ten lots left. Those
lots on Wheaton street, good. wide
sidewalk and vitrihed brick pavement.
at very low prices. Don't fail TO get
two OF them to-day. John l.. Archer.
10 Sorrel building.--ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Ahbett,s East Indla Corn Paint.

II you would be free Of corns and
bunionR ask your druggist for ABB
bott's East india Corn Paint. corns
removed as well a. bunlOra and warts
without any pain or trouble. Simply
apply thia wonderful corn paint as al.
rected I'D.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Kenny's Handsome Easter Picture.

Better than ever. Size. iSx2O inches:
autographed In ten rich colors. Free.
Saturday, April 2 c. d. Kenny Co.
teas, coffees, sugars, 100 West Brough-
ton street and No. Is Barnard street.
-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
EASTER Souvenirs

Given Away Free NJ the Great At
Inntic and Pacific Tea Company.
Only three days left 20 secure our
forty-hfth annual Easter souvenir
This year II Is a pair OF imported
"bisque iiEures." seven inches high,
nnd viii be given away free 20 AZ pur-
chahcrs ~ 10 cents worth Of tea or
coffee The Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, 100 Br0uGhton street.
west TeleDhone eie.-~ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31

Graybeard is found at all drug stores,
81 a bottle, for IS. Graybeard Pills,
Csc. Little treasures.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31

Atlantic Coast Line gives benefit OF
short line mileage detachments be-
tween Savannah and Augusta, rs:
miiea.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31
Trachoma is GranuIated EyeIids.

Murine Eye Remedy cures this and
other eye troubles; makes weak eyes
strong-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31

Atlantic Coast Line gives benefit Of
a short line mileage detsohmants be-.
tween Savannah and Augusta, Isa
milea.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-03-31

Graybeard is found at all drug stores,
81 bottle, 6 for IS. Graybeard Pills
little treasures-25 cents.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10

Gently, but firmly he bowed the
agent out. The agent had the last
word. Don't make any mistake" he
said, you may regret it when it's too
late" He thrust his hands in his pock-
cts and walked slowly down the street
He looked baffied and discouraged.
The resident looked after him.
Sorry" said the president to himself,
Il suppose these fellows get quite a
neat little commission on one safe
probably don't sell more than four or
five year. Bright sort Of fellow, too.
But. by George. he couldn't tackle our
old Peck Wallace strong box"
The agent for The Empire Safe Con-
Germ was not discouraged long. He was
too business-like, and too bouyant by
nature. He smiled to himself, and at
intervals he smote his thigh. 1t may
be that he had hit upon some scheme
by George" he said to himself, "Pll
show EMIL show 'em. See if l don't"
That night two men lowered about
I the bank. One was a Waterman who
the other Was a man who bore the
general appearance of the agent for
The Empire Safe Concern. This man
so arranged affairs that the Waterman
did not see him. He paid particular
and close attention to the bars which
guarded certain window darkened
by deep shadow Finally, the agent
for the safe concern crawled through
an opening which he had made with
care, carefully replaced the disturbed
portions of iron and glass and stepped
into the bank. He reached the safe,
and then he unwrapped from his body
fimsy piece Of cloth and shook it
out. Carefully he adjusted IL with in
visible wires to the gas jets overhead.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-10

follow the combination as you know
it.
With his ear close to the disk he
| slowly turned the knob: as he turned
! the tumblers fell continually with a
clink. clink. clink. He did not look at
the office force. but had he done so
he would have seen considerable sur
prise exhibited upon their faces. He
was succeeding better than they had
supposed he would. Suddenly the tell
e. gave a little gasp, and smiled to
himself. For the safe man had made
a false move, and was following it up.
The safe man knew that himself. for
his face flushed and he became con-
fused. But he kept on turning, turn
ing. turning.
Time" yelled the teller. The safe
man rose to his feet with a frown upon
his face.
Well" he admitted finally. your
old iron box is better than l thought.
But I'm not an expert. I'll wager that
II you took a man like Mickey Walters
or Bill Donovan now-why-"
The arssident turned his face to the
office.
The bank wins" he said to the
agent you lose"
The agent followed in the presidents
wake. He was a man who did not know
when he was vanquished.
Well" he protested. now that's all
right. l don't do What l thought 1
could do. but never. eless, you ought
to have one of these safes. Some night
some fellows will get in there and blow
up the thing, and then where will you
be2"
The president waved his hand. "You
can tell your people" he said, that
I'm much obliged and all that. but I'll
stand by my old safe yet. Why. look
here. we're filled UP with currency
right now-that old safe is full: we've
got a shipment out of here Tomorrow
And yet, by George, I can go home and
sleep like a top. knowing that when
get here tomorrow morning the money
will be here just the same"