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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25
PORTO R|CAN AFFAIRS
The Conditions There De-
scribed as Deplorable.
MR.. GOMPERS' ADDRESS
PEOPLE PovERTY-srR1cKEN AND
SCALE OF WAGES Low.
Labor Leader Contends the Island
Should Be Given Better Form
Of Government.

IF the people Of the Island of Porto Rico
lose their love for the United States, it will
be an everlasting disgrace"
With the above declaration, President
Samuel Gompers Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. concluded his address upon
matters relating to his Porto Rican trip at
the reception rendered him last evening in
Typographical Temple by the Central La
Dor Union of this city. Mr.. Gompers gave
dramatic recital of the conditions OBJ
tanning in the island, which he character
lied as deplorable and outrageous.
There is doubt in the mind of Mr.. Com
pers as to whether the conditions in Porto
Rico have improved under American rule.
Mr.. Gompers said he based his remarks
upon absolute facts. He was not in Porto
Rico during the Spanish regime, and. there
fore, could not know personally of the con-
ditionS at that time or make COMPARE
son with those now prevailing in the island.
In his opinion. however, no Improvement in
the circumstances of the Porto Ricans is
discernible4 and, if allowed. to venture
further view, he would say they are I'M
questionably worse. Mr.. Gompers does not
think the American government has treat
ed the Porto Ricans exactly right. He,
however, disclaimed any purpose to lead
his auditors to believe that the members
of Congress knowingly insult or mistreat
the people OF the island. he attributed the
apathy of Americans toward Porto Rico to
Misrepresentation and lack of information.
Mr.. Gompers made reference to the cable
reports published in various newspapers to
the effect that his trip to Porto Rico had
been wholly without result. owing to his
support of Santiago Iglesias, organizer OF
the federation in the island.
He said by way of comment that he did
not believe mis- trip had been in vain. not
withstandng the fact that he failed to eff
feet an amalgamation of the two labor or
CARNATIONS in the island. He Is evidently
much pleased with the results of his trip,
and regarded the failure of the consoida-
ton of the two labor bodies as unimportant.
He said the Federation Regional is
circle of politicians and heelers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-25

Misses F | n e
Black Dropstitch
Hose, with high
spliced heel and
double toe; war
ranted fast color;
25c. value. Spe-
cial,
lSc. Pair.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
NEGRO TEACHERS MEET.
Convention Was Called to order by
r.. II. Wright of Savannah.

Memphis. Tenn, Dec. 2S.-Over a
hundred of the leading negro educators
in the United States assembled here
to-day in Lemoine Institute at the
opening of the third annual session of
the National Association of Colored
Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
and Schools for Secondary and Higher
Education.
The convention is for the considera-
ton and discussion of problems that
confront those engaged in educational
work among the negroes.
The assembly was called to order by
r. r. Wright, president of the Georgia
Industrial College at Savannah, Ga.
The convention listened to the, address
of the president, setting forth the OBJ
jects of the association, what had been
accomplished and what was hoped to
be accomplished.
There was also an address by Rev.
George w. Moorfeld, agent of the
American Missionary Association, the
organization which sustains the Lee
moline School In this city.
The convention adjourned at noon
and reassembled at o'clock this after
noon. The afternoon session was de-
voted to the reading Of two papers,
one on THE Teacher IN the Commune
ty," by Prof. T.. l.. Blackshear, OF
Prairie View Normal School. and the
other on THE Education OF the North
ern colored Man" by Anna ]. Cooper.
OF the NJ. Street High School, Wash
ington. ID. c, Several speeches were
made NJ a session held tonight. The
principal address was by Isaac Fehr,
principal Of the Branch College, Pine
Blur Ark.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
IMPROVEMENTS WOULD BRING
500 HORSES HERE TO WINTER
Wealthy Race Horse Owner Winterins Here Says
Savannah Climate Is Great

Fasteners to go. When 1 came to
Savannah and saw the dilapidated con-
dition of the stables and track at the
Fair Grounds / was disposed to leave
without investigation. went out,
however and dug up a part of the
track and found it made of the very
best material. and after making some
repairs myself 1 decided to bring my
horses here.
Running horses never benefit a race
course. As a rule the men who own
them are not able to own horses, and
are always betting every dollar they
can afford on their horses. None but
the big tracks ever make anything
out of the running horses. and those
who race their hor, IS there have pri-
vate training quarters of their own.
Trotting horse men seldom ever bet
on their horses, and 80 per cent. of
them are wealthy men, while 1t is
just the reverse with running horse
owners.
Horses in Fine Shape.
II find that my horses are now in
April 20 form, and when l start out
in April to racing them slow miles
they will be several weeks in advance
of those who have wintered farther
north. Everything here is admirably
adapted to the rapid advance of the
condition of the trotter and PAGER, the
water is good, the track is good, and l
find Savannah one of the most attrac-
tive cities | have ever been in. My
wife will join me in a few days. and
we will spend the rest of the winter
here"
DIR. Mccoy believes that at least 500
light harness horses could be brought
here, paying good stall rent and be-
ing of great benefit to the city IL suit
| able improvements were made at the
Savannah Racing Associa ton track.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
THE CORNELL CONCERT.

The Cornell Musical Clubs, which will
be in Savannah next Tuesday, gave the
third concert of their mid winter holi-
day tour in Washington last night.
After the concert a reception was CIV
en- by the Washington alumni at the
new Willard Hotel. Tonight the
clubs will be in Richmond. The OPEN
ing concert in New York city Mon
day night was one of the most bril-
liant the clubs have ever given. One
of the special features for which the
concerts are noted is the variety and
scope of their programme. Realizing
that monotony is the most dreaded
thing that faces any public entertain
err they bend their efforts toward en-
tertaining their audience, from the
time the curtain rises on the sweet
strains of Alma Mater until it falls
upon the last echoes of the Evening
Song" sung to the tune of Maryland,
My Maryland"
One of the cleverest touches in the
programme is said to be the "Alphonse
and CASTOR" sung by the Glee Club.
Warner and Holmes, the soloists, act
a series of episodes in which their
courtesy and gallantness makes the
After you, my dear Alphonse" and
After you, my dear CASTOR" a source
OF endless difficulty and embarrass-
ment. After each stanza the chorus
Is divided into a bunch of Alphonses
on the one hand and Gastons on the
other, each half bowling and scraping
alternately until the climax. when both
sections simultaneously bend double.
Another feature is the singing by Mr..
Rose of the Alumni Song" at the
opening of the programme. and who
later takes part in several duet and
quartette numbers. THE Wogglewoo
and Lalylil,' sung by Rose and Holmes,
is fantastic piece. quartette COM
posed of Rose, Holmes, Rodgers and
Steele will sing DE Backslidin' Brud-
der" Then comes the inimitabe Aft
er You" The sale of seats for the con-
cert will open at the theater box office
Saturday morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
FINAL WEEK OF PRACTICE WAS
BEGUN IN EARNEST LAST NIGHT

pressed to call in outside material to
play in the Charleston game, but has
resolutely stuck to home talent and
has reaped a rich reward by the tre-
mendous attendance which has broken
all former records. This is largely ac-
countable for by the fact that all Sa-
Vannah men are used on the team.
A persistent rumor has been going
the rounds that Phillips, of Sewanee.
Blake of Vanderbilt, Hogan and Worth
Yancy of the Jacksonville team, eand
Capt. Hogan of the Yale team, would
be on the Savannah line up. The only
negotiations that were ever made for
outside players was a casual remark
addressed to Hogan Yancy asking
whether he would play with Savannah
New Year.
Phillips is willing to come. but Meth
er he nor Blake will be asked to play.
and the rumor that Capt. Hogan of
Yale, would play is as absurd as it is
untrue. No one would think of asking
him to play, knowing so we'll his aver
sion to any publicity in the sport, other
than that which naturally comes with
his connection with the Yale eleven.
Capt. Hogan is here on a pleasure trip,
and will probably not be in Savannah
Monday.
All Savannah Men.
The only change in the line up
Monday will be one that is made by
force of necessity. Sullivan cannot
play, and the available men for the
backheld are as yet too inexperienced
70 be trusted in such a hard battle as
the game with Charleston is sure to
be.
Mitchell, who was hurt in the early
part of the season. will probably be
able to line up Monday in the event
he is needed. If he gets into the
plays during the week. as it is believed
he will. he will in all probability go
down on the regular line up.
According to the Charleston papers
there is not the slightest fear that the
long record of triumphs of the Blue
and White will not be broken. They
use as basis for this conclusion the
last game with Jacksonville. 1t does
not appear, however. just how deduc-
tons from these contests produce
such results, as Jacksonville defeated
Charleston and after strengthening
materially, failed to defeat Savannah.
Where VIII Credit BET
What will the credit be to Charles
ton if the team which plays against
Savannah Monday does win? Who on
it will be able to claim the champion
ship for the Home of Antiquity? What
glory can the Charleston enthusiast
gain by seeing an all-professional team,
which merely practiced on Charleston
grounds for "a name, win from an all
amateur eleven, members Of which
were born and reared in Savannah?
Whichever team wins, those who
attend are sure to witness a contest
well worth their time and expense.
Football as it is being played in the
South is rapidly developing into the
same state of perfection as the large
teams of the East, and as a mere
athletic spectacle they are just as
good to look at.
Charleston has on it's line up men
who would star on any team, who
have never been to college. She also
has two all-Southern stars, and will
probably have more by the time the
team finally starts for Savannah.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29

to raising Chatham county's share.
The amount to be raised in the First
Congressional district, I'm accordance
with the plan adopted by the trustees,
is $500. A considerable part of this
amount has already been raised. Sa-
vannah and Chatham county are ex-
pected to. contribute between 800 and
$500
There are about fifteen pupils OF the
Normal School from Savannah and the
most of these are now home for the
holidays. They will endeavor to raise
the amount expected of Savannah.
The school has received $4,000 from
Mr.. George Foster Peabody and Col.
James NJ. Smith, provided 1000 adj
ditional Is raised throughout the state
by subscription, and will make avail
able $4,000, appropriated by the Leg
islature. The trustees named a chair
man for each Congressional district
TO take charge OF the fund collected
In that district, and the response has
been "A generous one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
AT NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, Dec. 2S.-Luralighter
was the only successful favorite to-
day. Munro's ride on Joe Lesser, IA
vcrite in the last race, was not sat
isfactory to the stewards and will be
investigated.
First Race.-Mile. Lampoon, 8 to I,
won, with Knowledge. S to 1, second,
and Arachue. to /. third. Time.
LAB 2-5.
Second Race.-Mile and a quarter.
Lady Fonse, 2 to !, won, with Bessie
Mccarthy, to 2. second, and Swift
wing. to /. third. Time, 2.1O As.
Third Race.-Five furlongs. Esterre.
10 ]. won, with Belle Indian, so TO
!, second. and Queen Rose, IL 10 8.
third. Time. III As.
Fourth Raco.-Mile and sixteenth
Handicap. Lurallghter, 70 20 10. won.
with Extol. c to J. second, and RAN
kin. 3 TO 2 third. Time, l.50 les.
Fifth Race.-Five furlongs. Fam
nette 10 /, won. with Torlo, IS to /.
second. and yellow Hammer, 10 1,
third Time. 1903 is.
Sixth Race.--Mile and seventy yards
Midshipman. TO J.. won. with Dr.
Gurnsey. 20 10 J. second, and Joe Les
Scr, 10 2. third. Time, IA I'D
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
RED LIGHTS AND
MARTIAL STRAINS
TO MARK SHRlNERS PARADE
WILL START FROM LIBRARY HALL
AT 6 O'CLOCK.

Line of March Includes Several
Streets in Resident SectiOn-Cere-
moniaI Session VIII Begin ms Soon
as the Parade Is Over-SeveraT
Candidates to BE Initinted-An-
nuaI Election and Celebration OF
Membership More Than 300
Strong.
A gala time has been planned for to-
night by the members of Alec Temple,
Ancient Arabic Order, Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine, who, in addition to
holding their annual meeting, and a
ceremonial session at which several
candidates will be received into the
temple, are going to celebrate as we'll
the fact that the temples membership
has passed the 800 mark. This is of
interest because it gives Alec Temple
additional representation in the I'M
perial Council.
To-night's festivities will begin with
a street parade, in which all the mobiles
are expected to take part, each carry
ing a torch of red fire. The parade,
which will be formed at Library Hall,
will be preceded by the Woodmen of
the World Band, and will consist of
the mobiles and the Arab Patrol on
foot, with Illustrious Potentate E. A.
Cults and the other chief officers of
the temple on a float which has been
secured and specially decorated. The
officers will appear in their ceremonial
robes.
The line of parade will be as fol-
lows: From Library Hall, north on
Drayton street to Oglethorpe avenue,
west to Bull street, thence south to
Jones street, east on Jones to Dray-
ton, thence to Liberty, on which the
parade will pass west as far as Bull
street, then countermarch on the north
side of the street to Drayton and then
to the Library Hall.
The ceremonial session will begin as
soon as the parade is over, promptly
at o'clock at which time every men,
Der of the temple is requested to be
present. Those who will be in charge
of the parade are Noble Fred w. Gar
den, ilustrious oriental guide, grand
marshal; Capt. w. A. Burney, in COM
mand of the Arab Patrol; Lieut.. W.
w. Edgerton, will be second in
command, and Noble C. C. Quacken-
bush, chairman of the committee hav-
ing the parade in charge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
AT THE THEATER

East Lynne" and 1.-THE Child
Stealer'' were the bills which the Ar
mold Stock Company presented to
large audiences at matinee and even
ing performances yesterday. This COM
pany is playing to unusually good bus
ines, testifying to the satisfaction of
those who attend. Tonight THE
Garrison Girl'' will be presented.
There will be a change of specialties.
One of the most successful plays Of
recent years, George AIDES comedy
drama, THE County Chairman" (not
a musical comedy, which Henry w.
Savage offers here Monday matinee
and night, ran practically the entire
season at Wallacks Theater in New
York, and before that for the better
part of a season in Chicago. 1t is d
play with a strong heart interest, but
abounds with funny lines and situa-
tions.
In the writing of witty lines George
AIDE stands without a peer in this
country to-day, and his handling of
the stirring dramatic situations in
THE County Chairman" established
MIN at once as one Oh the lOTeHlOSL
dramatists THE County Chairman"
tells a wholesome story of life in a
Middle Western village in the early
eighties. The characters are remark
ably well drawn.
There is Jim Heckler, the open
hearted bluff, political manager with
a keen sense of right and wrong and
a penchant for quoting Shakespeare,
and there's Sassafras, the idle, shift
less darby who sells his vote with
out fear or favor to each of the can
didates, but despite this weakness is
a general favorite. These characters
will be remembered when many of
the plays are forgotten. In Mr.. Saw
ages splendid production of THE
County Chairman" the part of Jim
Heclxler is played by Theodore Rob-
erts, the well-knoWn character actor,
and that of Sassafras by George
Thatcher, the famous minstrel Seats
On sale Friday morning. Matinee prices
are: Orchestra, $3.50 and s100; bal
cony, rs and so cents; gallery %
cents. At night; Orchestra, $3.50; bal
cony, $1.OO and rs cents; gallery, so
cents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29

Mr.. j. C. Mccoy of Kirkwood, Del,
who is wintering a string of fine trot-
ting and pacing horses at the track of
the Savannah Racing Association, said
yesterday that the possibilities of Sa-
vannah as a wintering spot for blood
ed race horses is unlimited, and the
only thing that keeps Northern horse
men from coming here is there are not
proper accommodations.
Wealthy horse owners are willing
to pay for anything good and pay
well for it." said DIR. Mccoy, but they
are not willing to pay for something
that is not good, or to change condi-
tions for themselves. If proper en-
couragement was held out to them l
know the owners. of at least 500 valu-
able trotting horses would come TO
Savannah TO spend the winter
Memphis said DR.. Mccoy, nov
has a tremendous number of horses
in winter quarters there simply be-
cause there are improvements there
and arrangements made for the care
of the horses. Owners of flne light
harness horses do not care about the
small item of stall rent If they get
what they want. Memphis is just be-
tween the North and the South, SO
far as climate for winterng horses is
concerned, and if Savannah held out
the same inducements in the way OF
stable comforts that are afforded In
Memphis she would get all of these
horses.
Splendid Track Here.
II know of but one track that is as
good as the Savannah track this fai
South. That Is at Los Angeles. Cal.
and of course, that is too far for us
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29

Lula ]. Cumbea Mr.. Leander Butler
will act as postmaster.
A number OF prominent Odd Fell
lows have been invited to attend and
the order will be represented by the
following: Mr.. c. II. Dorsett, grand
representative to Sovereign Grand
Lodge: Mr.. j. S. Tyson. grand scribe
and grand secretary of Grand En-
campment; Mr.. Jonas Mendel, senior
warden of Grand Encampment; Mr..
c. G.. Edwards, district deputy grand
master; Mr.. j. S. Silva, division
grand master; the president of the
Rebekah Association, and Mrs. Hattie
Suttles of Smyrna, past president of
State Rebekah Association.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
FOREST CITY LODGE
|. o. o. F. ELECTED OFFICERS.

At meeting of Canton. Forest City
Lodge No. l, 1. o. o. F., held last
night, officers for the ensuing year
were elected. The lodge received an
invitation to attend the installation of
officers of Golden Rule Lodge which
will take place on Jan. 4, and it was
decided to accept the invitation.
smoker followed the election. The Of
ficers elected are as follows:
Captain-W. B. Orear.
Lieutenant-M. S. Hanson.
Ensign-Benjamin Kronstat.
Clerk-Charles A. Collins.
Accountant-B. S. Bryant.
The following were appointed by the
chair:
Standard Bearer-R. d. Fuller.
Standard Guard-I. Kronstat.
Sentinel-Charles A. Anderson.
Picket--Charles Beresford.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
WITH THE SECRET ORDERS.

Savannah Company No. 50, Knights
OF Pythias, is making preparations for
it's installation of officers, which will
be held on Jan. 8. An entertaining
programme is being arranged and it
is the intention of the members to
make ii one of the biggest events in
the history of the lodge.
The feature will be the team drill
in which the Long Form Rank De-
gree" will be conferred. The team will
be assisted in comforting the degree
by Savannah Company No. Is and
Georgia Company No. /, Uniform Rank
Knights of Pythias. The team has a
wide reputation for perfection in its
movements and is frequently invited
to lodges outside of the city, for the
purpose of assisting in comforting de-
grees 1t is composed Of Messrs. Harry
Karger, King, Howard Cohen, w. S.
Brinkley, w. L. Grayson, w. NJ. Hol-
man, F. Jones, Frank Kulman, f.
Luders, l.. Sidey. NJ. Stoeffer and j.
c. Craggs. Mr.. Harry Karger is
chairman OF the committee in charge
OF the banquet and is preparing to
accommodate about 200 of the MEM
bers.
Canoochee Lodge, Independent Order
OF Odd Fellows at Claxton, has decided
to have its installation of officers take
place on Jan. IL. The installation will
be public and Grand Secretary Tyson
OF this city has received an invitation
20 act as installing officer.
Grand Secretary Tyson. /. o. o. f..
will send out to-day TO every lodge
and encampment In Georgia a copy
OF the proceedings OF the Sovereign
Grand Lodge, which convened IN san
Francisco short time ago.
Deborah Lodge No. 10. Daughters Of
Rebekah. I. .. o. r.. VIII give a ball
Al the Guards Hall Jan. H. The
lodge has been successful IN every en-
terprise u has undertaken and ex-
poets 10 make this one Of the biggest
events ~ the season. Refreshments
VIII be served and 90 admission 81 one
dollar viii be charged, which viii adj
NIT gentleman and lady.
Deborah Lodge. y. ~ a.. VIII install
~ Officers ou Jan, q The occasion
Nili be celebrated with banauff
The president ~ fhe ltebekah Assem-.
by hsf been invited 49, install fhn o.
nfcfH nud N cha Hrrfufa n VII make
fhrnf consecutive times abe anlnrfa
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-29
MEN WORKED KINKS AND Bruises
OUT OF MUSCLES.
ROSSlTER MAY BE SENT
INTO THE BACK FIELD.
SOME MATERIAL CHANGES IN LINE
UP CONTEMPLATED.

No Outside Material viii Be Called
10 the Assistance of the Team.
Savannah Has All TO Gain ana
Nothing to Lose in Game Against
Paid Team-Sentiment Here FaV-
ors Keeping Present Team Intact
as Far as Observation-Disclosures May
Succeed ROssiter at Tackle.
A little stiff and sore the members of
the football squad commenced the
final preparations for the game Mon
day with the old enemy Charleston.
Considering the fierce game Monday the
practice last night was particularly
good.
Frank McIntire was perhaps the most
badly bruised man in line, but he said
he was feeling fine and soon worked
the kinks out of his muscles. AS re-
suit of the forced retirement of Berdie
Sullivan there are several changes in
prospect before the Charleston game,
and Savannah will go into the game
with the heaviest backfield shown this
year
Much depends on whether Highams.
who it was thought would positively
be here, arriving. Manager McIntire
stated last night that he hoped to hear
definitely to-day whether Highams
would be here.
ROssiteF in BackfeId.
If the present plans of the manage
ment materialize Joe Rossiter will be
brought back into the backfield, eth
er at half or at fullback. If he goes
in at fullback Frank McIntire will be
shifted over to right half, Harmon
still playing at left half. Highams,
who is a star tackle, would probably
be used in place of Rossiter at tackle,
the rest of the line remaining as it is
at present.
1t is believed that this line up
would strengthen the team 20 per
cent What a star Rossiter would
make in the backfield. smashing into
the line with the start he would have
like a ton of brick! There is little
doubt that in the matter of short
sure gains this backfeld would be
even as strong as the Yancys added,
and would certainly make a stronger
combination on the defensive. On
defensive work neither of these two
men We're up to the standard of their
offensive play, and neither was as
sure in ground gaining as Rossiter.
Only Home Talent Wanted.
The management has been sorely