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The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17
Notice to Mariners.

Pilot charts and photographic irlfor-
nation will be furnished masters of
vessels free of charge in the United
States photographic Office, in Custom
House. Captains are requested to call
at the office. Reports of wrecks and
derelicts received.
This Office operates a time bali on
the roof of the Cotton Exchange,
dropped daily at 12h. 00m COS. (Sun-
ridian time. In case of failure the bali
is lowered slowly minutes after IL.
Clarence Hatch,
In Charge
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17

Gainesville. Fla, June 1s.-The
STANDARD Fertilizer Company Is erect
ing an Immense factory Of les own at
the crossing Of the Gainesville and
Gulf Railroad and the Rocky Point
rock road. When the building Is com
plete the company viii install the lat
plant will be 80 tons a day
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17
bonds added to the security of the
bonds.
Sold ON Curb at 121.

Sold ON Curb at 121.
Southern Pacific preferred when is
sued sold on the curb at 121 and the
rights to subscribe at par at 81 to
AS. There was very little in the gem
eral market. The advance in Consol-
dated Gas was on the execution of
large single order and was not ex-
planned. The reduction in the dividend
rate of Lake Erie and Western pre-
Ierred and the poor showing of quar-
terly and semi-annual net earnings by
vanderbilt railroads were not stimulat-
ing factors, but the market ignored
them. The tone of the market was
lndeterminate throughout and the clos
ing was heavy and below the best.
Active Bonds Declined.
Some of the active speculative bonds
MADE the market irregular by their
declines, but the market was gener-
ally firm. Total sales, par value, ST.
10000. United States Is, TIE old As
registered and the new As advanced
1s' and the old as coupon Il per cent.
on call.
Total sales OF stocks were 279, 1000.
shares, including Atchison, $500; Balti-
more and Ohio, 1900; st. Paul, 5000;
Illinois Central, 800: Louisville and
nashville, 1900; Norfolk and Western,
1,SO0; Pennsylvania, $500; Reading,
1000; Southern Pacific, 113, 400; South
ern Railway, LOO; Southern Railway
preferred, 300; Union Pacific, 44,l00;
Brooklyn Transit, 1O,100; Gas, 10000;
United States Steel preferred, 400.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17

Remarks-Temperatu throughout
the belt continue to increase slowly.
Except light showers in, Northern
Florida and at Waycross, no rain has
fallen during the past twenty-four
hours
Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time, June 16. 1904, s p. M, 18th
meridian time
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17

cure my disease Z
Few find the ans
wer. though they
hunt for years and
spend vast sums of
money. The secret
is in going to the
right mani h e
specialist who will
understand v o u r
case and who has
a system Of medi-
cation that Is cur
alive. DR.. J. New
ton Hathaway, OF
this city. has been
curing the sick for
over 20 years. and
fhe fart that he 10
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17

River Report-The hight of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta at a. m.
(75th meridian time) yesterday, was
IS feet, fall of GA foot during the
preceding twenty-four hours.
Cotton Region Bulletin, Savannah,
Ga, for the twenty-four hours ending
at a. M, 18th meridian time, June is,
1904
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17
Notice to Captains of Vessels.

Vessels arriving at night will be re-
ported by the Morning News In its dis
patches without charge If captains will
confirm reports of their arrival to No.
241, either telephone.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17

*Daily. Except Sunday. Sunday
only.
Sleeping cars between Savannah and
Augusta. Savannah and Macon, Sa-
Vannah and Atlanta, Savannah and
Birmingham on trains leaving Savan-
nah 500 p. m, and arriving Savan-
nah ZOO a. M, except sleeper from
Augusta leaves Augusta 12:45 a. M,
arrives Savannah 5:15 a. m. Sundays.
For further information apply or
write to
J. s. HOLMES, C. T. & p. A., 81
Bull street. Savannah, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17
WHO CAN CURE
MY DISEASE p

Many men and women are asking
Themselves this question: "Who can
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
RAILWAY.

Schedule Effective June 5, 1904.
Arrival and departure of trains,
Central Station West Broad, foot of
Liberty street, except for Tybee.
90th meridian time--one hour slow
er than city. lime
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17
Southern
Railway

Trains arrive and depart Savannah
from Union Station by Goth meridian
ttme-one hour slower than city time.
Schedule Effective, May 20, 1904.
no rrIIIr Nr1nr,grrI NrIS N A on
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17

*Daily. Except Sunday.
Train No. SB connects at
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-17
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY 20, 1904.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
VIRGINIA
BRIEFS I

(Speci., to The Times, Dispatcll)
&t CAPE HENRY. VA. Feb 9,-F'our
mon OF the crewaof the schooner Lille,
which was sunk below Smiths Point on
Sunday In collision with the British
steamer Vednnlore were landed here TO.
day by the pilot boat. The schooner and
cargo OF wood were a total loss,
FA.RMVILLE. VA.-Last night was the
registered zero this morning. hut this
afternoon a stiff south wind is blowing
resulting In warmer weather. 81
& TAZEWELL. NA.--razewel has been
visited BY dreadful snowstorm and bliz,,
zard for the past few days. The ground
has been covered with SNOW since, the
18th OF November, Tho mercury has been
as low ms SIX degrees, but has not inter-
Tered with ira tlc to any great extent,
J James Rv err frozen Up, 50 thai It has
been difficult to transport the mail from
this Office to I'urch Station. on the Chess
apeake aud Ohio Railroad, SO the river
has to be crossed by way OF ferry at
pFPTRshE; pEREcKsBURa, vA.-Mr: J. Hap,
XIII a at Ills home here q lemon which
Weighted | 3.4 pounds, lie cut It from
NJ tree this week, and It was over M
ieGp inches IN circumference and Of 9:
beautiful color, The bush has another
lerron on II and n number OF buds,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
HAS COME
and TO STAY
No Remote Possibility Of Extcr-
n inination Of Cotton Boil
Wccvil.
SPECIAL AGENT REPORTS RE
Directions Arc Given Whereby
Least Damage May be
Done by Pest.
ny Associated Prcss0

.wAsHtNGTON,1 rob. CIV. y. Hunter,
smooth, agent III charge Of cotton boil
wccvil Investigations for the Division OF
Entomology, Department Of Agriculture,
in a report Issued to-day as nntefner-
re,,cy bulletin. says the work Of his dtvi-
sIon FOR several years "has demonstrated
that there Is not even remote prooa'
bility that the boil weevi ever VIII be
cxterminated." The bulletin adds:
"Althouyh the very large yields OF
cotton OF former times may no longer.
be possIble. It IS nevertheless entirely
feasible to produce cotton at a margin
Z of profit that will compare favornbly
with that involved In the production OF
most OF the staple crop OF the United
states BY following what have
become known generally as the cultural
methods, involving changes and modih-
cations Of the system Of cotton raising
made necessary by the weevil. Ihey
were originally suggested by q careful
study OF til, life history and habits OF
the pest. and naturally any improve
mens that may eventually be made Will
be the result OF the continuation OF that
study. They have now been tested sue
cessfully on a large scale by the division
OF entomology, as vel as by many plant
ers. during very unfaYorable seasons. or
greatest advantage is the reducing Of the
numbers OF the weevils by the destruc-.
ton of the plants in the fall. The adyan-..
tagc thus gained is followed up BY bend I.
Ing every effort toward procuring an
early crop the following season"
The changes in the cotton raising sys.
tenn urgently recommended are:
Early planting. with seed from as far
north as possible; thorough cultivation
of tile fields, which Influences the con-
slant growth and consequent early ma :
turing OF the crop; planting the rows
as far apart as feasible. and thorough
thinning nut Of the plants in the rows;
by pSowng ZIP, Withdrawing and burning
OF all the cotton stalks in the fields as
soon as tho weevils become so numerous
that practically all the fruit Is being
pnnctured thus destroying the very great
proportion OF weevils developing late In
the autumn. and extensive use of fertili-
zers. so as to procure earlier crops
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03

Consumption BY 4 o.'Nl 1T a..
M Dear Doctor: 1no years ago z, I
cn,1rht9 a severe cold, which hung on IN
sot,,5 or ali my efforts all through The
winter and In the spring left me WITH
a bad CASIO d cntarrh OF The lead ana
3br chinl tubes. si5.s i8i Is n . ,
al tried locn applica tons. 4inhalers and
almost all the so.calcd cures. but my
8trt,tblc st eadIly gre W worse. 4 had Il dull
tieuoache almost ali the time and a cough
5tha u was 80 persistent rs 10 give me con-
FINALLY. after months or suffering, I
tried ITO N1-TA'& and was helped from
tho start. The most noticeable thing WIS
tho Increased appetite and the yigor re-
sLitIngt from perfect digestion. Gradually
the catarrh in the head disappeared. the
cough subsidized and IN six months
i "a Fulton ST.. Brooklyn. N f.s$
every TO.kt.TA testimonial 10 genu-
line, and the originals can be seen at our
offlee. No letters published without the
writer's consent. Correspondence returned
IL preferred. 81
not how much you re weak
cnuG. run down or diseased in body. brain
O.. n,uscle. TO META will cure YOU Sold
3 b. all3druggists. or direct. 81 q bottle.
,.s"iihse Beautiful Story OF Llfe,andE doc d.
tors advice free. Lorentz Medical Co.,
6Elatiron Building. New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
ORDINANCE TO BE DRAWN
Finance Committee Hears Sub
committees as to&Wants for
Present Year.

There were number OF municipal
c,,t,. Hal Ia 81 night
to,r con, nit too - whom
~ ~ sn.i,plo n,cstion Of tho d,ht settle
ment. the issue of bonds and the re-
= ,,,ranf n,a comnnitt 81 undcr
~ - T., a.ai,,t;n, ,rnroyed' Tn n,,ary lhth
81 r,nnsa5 az Messrs lRloomhcrr fchair-
10Y onr ,'os Gro,,sha " pollock.G Rennolds and
,r,rr;,, ,,a,d ! ',onet hv and IN orestinc
session at 6 O'Clock with all tho mcn'-
oers present.
seVeral susses'lol's u.hu
plan 70 ,pe aIop,eu nrTusr+h Nv .,,as
lue'tlo''. si ~ ais - tion nj,
heard q i,i.e. =, AZ d,sn,,ssin,, .on-
le.lts = ~, - orir,na,,v nronnscel Nv
,.siss ny p'''' ~ + IT.. :,
NJ. = :, ~ =, tool. m active mart In
a., - al,a - sncakinr against Following
49,. 80 nronosed MCCARTHY plan.
AftarS fnrther conference, Mr., Bloom
,sra sirnIfied his Willingness to support
= nnronnsition 70 provide tor the issue OF
Sam 90 ar SO much thereof as may be
necessary of per cent. bonds to
discharge the floating Indebtedness cre-
ated by reason Of the liquidation OF the
FOND issue, which fell due January ],
1901, and for sinking fund to be provided
with lie per cent per annum, and MI
Pollock made motion to that effect,
directing the city attorney to prepare
proper p anS hs sqr adoped
AZ W '1l,u, ~ alone voting In the mega
t H..
q Son as The city attorney Is ready
- ronnrt another meeting Will be held
IL frame a report to the Council which
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
War May be Avoided.
~ Associated Press.o

(3y Associated PreSS.)
PARIS, Feb. 2.-The Havas Agency has
circulated q dispatch to the effect that
Russia's reply to Japan, the substance
of which has been communicated to the
foreign, chancellories everywhere. has
created an impression that war will be
avoided
Views have been exchanged between the
United States, France and Great Britain
on the subject, The concessions therein go
beyond general expectation and illus
trates the sentiments OF equity and loyal
ty actuatinsi the Gear.
III, In spite Of the very large satisfac-
ton Japan will receive" continues the
dispatch, tle issue of the crisis should
be war. Japan will incur the whole re-
sponslbiity and find herself morally iiso-
lated"
The reply, the HaNas Agency says, only
awaits its final drafting and will be pre-
scented February 6tn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
-ToWIN>yt-.-To.Plos-
SOUTHERN RAILWAY, a:.ss5.ifis
WINTER TOURIST SERVICE
Season 1904,

e.
Europeans in the near, future Will be-
coming to America to pass the rough
winter season instead of going to Italy
and the south of France. I mean this (
literally. 1t will prove true. In years <
past Americans went to the south or
Europa to escape the rigors OF our North
ern winter. Some of them go rlow,RI
Possibly it is force Of habit, possibly
1t Is because in#.the case of Enobbishs3
people they think 1t fashionable
and they stand a chance of$,neetng the#
fashionables of Europe. BY and by, how
ever. our own people, as we'll as the
people Of Europe, will be influenced by
the simple advantages of convenience
Ecomfort<and health in the choice OF their
kwinteringt place. ThesetheE will find most s5
real in FLORIDA. along the Gulf Coast antl5
s In Southern California, First they can RI
reach those points from this city, which
may be called the center of the North
ern region and from which European
visitors would 80 more easily Than they
cansfrcach the NLaditcrra neans from Lon -5S3
don or Paris.
lam reminded of his BY the announce
ment OF the Southern Railway $ Faln
Limited, a magnificent and rapid train
put on as a special to 81 Aug g y q
tho winter travcl There is no sue III train
can be hal on the trains to. the Medite err
ranean. 1t Is only one Of three or fo'i'N aS'
similar trains run by the different rontes VA
to the American Riviera, Then there 5Ss
is it's Southwestern Limited, taking peo-6s
pie to the Gulf Coast, New Orleans. and
on to Southern California, fitted through
out With the luxuries Of the best Of our
,sastren trains. When YOU have rea che 5SS
these Southern resorts, whether on this
oast or the Pacific, you find nj q Innate
incomparably more eauable and health
full than that OF the Mediterranean YOU
find cottage homes or hotels with ap-
pointments. service and food so much
better than anything In any part Of En-
rope that when only health, comfort and
convenience are considered byt5pcople M N
selecting their winterlng places, all The
world will come to our Southern resorts s
Americans will cease going to the Med
iterranean and Egypt except for a. first X
trip OF discovery and education.--Tow own N
Topics, New York, n. 81, January 81.
1901. ~
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awarded to- the White Oak Goal Com
pany,tthrough S. n. Hawes 81 CO.. gents,
fora term OF six months. S5s ,5S
The chairman reported that the new
dredge had been insured for $4,000 III
accordance with the instructions Of tho
committee, the insurance having been.
placed through, Messrs, Thomas T.. Al
friend & Son, the lowest bidders. in the
Boston Insurance Company. VI s&js
purchase supplies for the tug and dredEe
on the open market until further orders.
The committee decided to christen ,.ie
new city dredge with the name OF "Ful-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
HAVEN'T WE HAD ENOUGH?

1t wasn't so cold yesterday, notwith-
standing the &. r., and all day 1t was
n little bit slushy. gcices melted away
ana dropped down peoples collars, and
few of them took much stock IN the
ground hogs wny of doing things,
The weather man says it's going to be
colder, and that Is some consolation 10
those who look upon the ground hog as
n prognasticator
Most people like ground hog with buck
wheat cakes.
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tension ] [: HAS 4. ( )
INCREASED
. lcontIsued From First Page. ) sssr

similar to those III America and England
before recent wars. There are occasional
demonstrations and Outcroppings of popu-
2 lar feeling, but tre casual visitor to the
larger cities can see but little out OF the
binary In the disposition and behavior
of the people. There is, however, all un-
dercurrent OF desperat e determination
running the ma TONS length and breadth.
The people have counted the cost and
made final prepa rations so that II forced
to fight they are capable OF waging and
sustaining war in a manner that will
surprise the world.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
FIRE ON STEAMER
CAUSES NO PANIC
lBy' AssoNlated FressI

n l0 tI3y AsSONINlEu I'TesS'I - u
CHARLESTON, s. c. Feb, 2.--The
steamer Iroquois, Captain Watson, ar
rived here from New York YESTERDAY
morning. ON Sunday afternoon fire was
discovered In the after hold, between
decks. Live steam and two streams OF
water We're Immediately brought into
effect. and ii, an neur the fire was under
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
.Hearing in Compress Case.

y9 (By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.-'rhe Interstate
Ccmmcrce Commission 90 day! assigned
a hca ring for March In this city N the
cnsc OF the Planters Compress Company.
OF Boston, Mass. against Al number OF
5ra' il Dads, involving The relative rates on
cylindrical bales oftcotton ana the regu-
loton round bales.
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ton" the name being suggested by the
locality where she will spend her use
fulness.
The pay,rols and sundry bills we're
approved and paid.
Before Finance Committee.
The Committee OH Finance met at S
O. clock to hear from departments con-
osrning their wants for. the year. Mr.
John II. Trischkorn appeared for the
fire department; Mr.. Mann of the Water
Committee, and MI Boiling, superihten-
dent water works, for tho water depart
ment, and Mr.. Wood, of the Light Com
mites, aud MIR. Knowles, superintendent
gas works, for the light department,
These were the only departments con-
sdered last night
The committee adjourned to meet neA
Monday night, when they vii hear from
other departments on the same sub
jrcl. de al
Ills Committee on Markets was scbcd-
ulod 10 meet at 7:so o'clock. but failed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03
MONEY TO LOAN
THE TRUE REFoRMERs' MERcAN,
TILE AMP INDUSTRIAL AS

ISOLATION
Is now prepared 10 mako Dans on ap-
proyed real estate security. on and after
Tie 18TH day Of February we will make
loans In sums of from $500 and up at the
rate Of 6 per cent, per annum upon ap-
proved real estate security For further
Information apply to ". G.. Robertson,
Attorney NJ the Savings Bank of the
Grand Fountain, United Order OF True
keformers, No. e14 North Second Street,
4 q 4 NJ, IL TAYLOR, PRESIDENT.
s ", +. . BURRJE Secretary
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was jettisoned. 5$$44SSl
I'd The vessel did not sustain any H. jury
and proceeded for Jacksonylli, this "a f--$s
ternoon There was not g ny sign OF a
panic among the passengers, Ill They helds
meeting and passed resolutions NJ COM l1tl-a
iplimenting Captain Watson and Q Ulcers
and crew3sor their coolness and excellent
Judgment exhibited &45i j5Sg Sta
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-03

the beginning OF consideration Of IN
'.omnIbus claims" bill.
Thc House adjourned until tomorrow
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r
Continuing his discussion OF the pol'ti.
cal feature of the canal controversy and
extending his contention that the Presl.
dent WAS without support ~ his own
marty. Mr.. Clarke declared that the Prcsi'
dent IS now the Central figure In a
Belshazzar's feast, waiting for some
friendly Daniel to interpret the hand
writing on the wall and prophesy for him
whether the chairman OF tho Republican
National Committee will fish or cut bait,
He also declared that popular support OF
the Presidents course In his own party
was so lukewarn as to cause great re-
sjoicing over tho announcement thai
tho three principal Federal. ott1ceholders
in Boston. were for thcsnomina ton, OK
Roosevelt. and to cause the announce
ment that Alaska was for him TO pc
blazoncd forth in box car letters. ,t but
Notwithstanding this lctharsy the sen
ator predicted the nomination 81 Inc
President. saying that while the Demo-
Gratis Wcro in doubt as to whom to IN
struct for. the Republicans kne y tocr
whom they must instruct.
He made q vigorous appeal for the con-
sderation Of the canal question indepcn-
dent OF partisan bias, and when ne 6 losed'
was warmly congratulated by aSnumther
Fof senators from both sides OF the cham
Der 3.5 "
The Senate adjourned until tomorrow 70 :,
In the House. 5,9
(By. Associated Press)
WASH lNLtTON,5 Feb. by unhhl'
,nously agreeing to q resolution am ena1ns
tho rules OF the House to-day, tho resi-
dent commissioner to Congress- from
Porto Rico was given additional authors
ity equal IN all essentias respects 10
that OF delegate from a territory the
action not requiring the concurrence o.
x the Senate.
from Porto Rco,' passed the House
during the last Congress, but was
amended by the Senate to such an ex..
tent that 1t failed. a bill dupscatlng
the action CT the House at the last ses-
sion is now before that body, but pend
ing Sits passage by both houses, Porto
Rico will receive under the action taken
to-day practically al OF the BENEFITS e1'
tended In the measure.
A lively parliamentary debate preceded
The adoption Of the resolution. when was
reported from the Committee on Nuies
as u privileged" matter, The minority
members of tho committee wished to set
q a date In The resolution for the considr
Grafton of the bill in question, and TO
extend In the meantime all the privileges
of a delegate" to Mr., negetau, tho resi-
dent commissioner, Failing In this, the
minority members, after crIticising the
majority and also the Senate for Its
action OF last session, supported tho
dissolution.
Several hours were spent by the IIonse
III considering private claims, which re.
suited in the passag', OF five bias and
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Miss HulceIll.

Miss Il. p. IIulce. of No. II South Third
Street, sister OF Captain Iiulce, Is quite
i'll at her home, Miss Ilulce is an es-
teemed aud popular teacher at Madison
School W.T. FL ItE-Ess gf,~f. fs
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4 to secure /. ~ quorum, Chairman Peters
issued Il cah for another meeting for
Thursday night at the same hour. 5s
8 SAW HIS SHADOW.

The Ground Hog Lost No Time
in Getting Into His Hole.
Mister Ground Hog. couldn't help see
ing his shadow yesterday, and any one
can lust imagine how quick he got
back in his hole.
srhat means, according to him, that
forty moro days of winter are due
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s q A8ToT r a.. Is.
Bsa,. ,bs = Tho Kind You Hats Always Bought
s'ss e. La,7zzax
SPECIAL LOW RATES. VIA sEAHoARni
coIjNT2 MARDi GRAS,

COUNT MNHpl GHSS, &@
On account OF the above occasion the
Seaboard will sell tickets at rate Of
nnc first-class fare plus twenty-five (a5le
cents for the round-trp, to New Orleans,
La. Pensacola. Fla, and Mobile. Ala
tickets on sale February to Is, 1884,.
;ncl,siye: final limit February 90; except
,,non payment of fee of fifty cents per
ticket. final limit March o. 1901. viii be-
granted, 81, ..
~ ANY agent OF this company. or
II. $, LEARD. 3 &
District Passenger Agent t
$50 East Main Street, Richmond. Fa,5i
AS TO R 4 a. 4.
Ray. n. slha knd You ilals llsays 6ave4
s's, !; 1zK2zszzs4
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TOM the name being suggested by the
locality where she will spend her use