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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18
NOVEL ANSWER
OF BONDHOLDER

A solution of the divorce problem is
suggested in the novel defense set up
by Samuel L. Lavinburg to the suit of
Bertha Lavinburg for divorce. The de-
fendant is "a years old, and it was only
six years ago that he married Mrs.
Bertha Glass after being assured that
the matrimonial venture would not in
terfere with his title to about $4,000
worth of stocks and bonds. Before the
wedding he had the future wife sign an
acknowledgment that she knew him to
be worth $4,000 and expressing a will
ingness that his fortune should always
remain his personal property, upon
which she would make no claim. To
make her assurance doubly sure he had
her. sign another agreement to marry
him on condition that if afterward she
should become dissatisfied she might
leave him or he might leave her, and
she would refrain from suing him for
maintenance or alimony at any time
The aged husband declares that he is
willing to support his wife If she will
return to him. He says he did not
know she was dissatisfied. because she
never complained to him, and he de-
nies that he compelled her to subsist
on beans. rice, stale bread and rancid
butter. He says that he is too old to
work and is obliged to live economic
ally on the income from his securities.
This income is limited. he declares, be-
cause he is paying interest on a debt
of s29,0 900 and trying to reduce the prin-
cipal. In spite of the ante-nuptial
agreements Mrs. Lavinburg sued, and
Judge Kerrigan has allowed her SIS a
month alimony pending the trial OF the
case.
Emil Coret. special policeman, is
charged by his wife, Mary. with nearly
all the statutory grounds of divorce
but in the suit filed yesterday she only
asks for $50 month for her separate
maintenance. Mrs. Coret says that her
husband has threatened her life with a
pistol; that he has refused to provide
for his two children, the youngest of
which is a babe of five months, and
that he has been guilty Of infdelity
with a woman named Jodee. She de-
clares that he and the Jodee woman
have conspired to steal the Coret in
fants and depart.
Eona B. Touhy sued Edmund j.
Touhy for divorce on fhe ground Of
cruelty They were married April 2
last. and two months later. she says.
he compelled her to associate with his
disreputable friends
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18
GOSSIP
OF STATESMEN.

Frank P. Flint of Los Angeles and
George A. Knight of San Francisco,
candidates for the United States SEN
ate, have each engaged rooms for head
quarters on the second or parlor floor
of the Golden Eagle Hotel. Senator
Bard has engaged rooms across the
street, in the Capitol Hotel. The rooms
reserved for Mr.. Flint were occupied
by the forces of General Barnes during
the prolonged Senatorial contest of
1899. Rooms which Colonel D. NJ. Burns
used in that campaign have been as
signed to Mr.. Knight.
There is some talk at the Palace
court to the effect that the Legislature
will organize on Monday, January 2, so
that the balloting for United States
Senator, which must begin on the sec
ond Tuesday after the Legislature or
ganizes, will take place on Tuesday.
January TO- Some of the statesmen
fancy that the Senator will be elected
on the second ballot in joint conven-
ton. If early organization be effected,
SO that balloting may begin on the Sec
ond Tuesday of January, the first joint
convention will assemble on Wednes-
day, January II.
The story is going the rounds of the
political camps that many compliment
tary votes for local favorites will be
cast on the first ballot. 1t is said, for
instance, that A. Ruef will get eleven
votes in the first show down. u. S.
Grant, j. o. Hayes, Arthur Fisk, AL
den Anderson and I. w. Hellman Jr.
may figure in the early balloting. The
impression is general that Senator
Bard will take the lead at the start.
Forty-two votes for Bard on the first
ballot in joint convention would ap-
proximate the figure claimed by his
supporters.
Either E. /. Wolfe or Frank w. Lea
witt will be chosen President Pro-tem.
of the Senate. The forecasts yester-
day favored Wolfe, Prescott's chances
for the Speakership are Frightening.
The word is passed around that he is
Governor Pardee's choice. AS a rule
the statesmen want TO be next to the
Governor. The Governor, it is said
desires nothing more than a hold on
the reins, so as to prevent the Legis-
lature from running wild with appro-
priations of public money.
There are. indications that ]. Step
pacher, assistant secretary of the Re-
publican State Committee, will be
chosen chief clerk of the Assembly.
State Senator Benjamin w. Hahn.
who was in San Francisco several days
this week. left the city for Sacramento
last evening He expects to engage
a house in the capital city for the use
of himself and family during the ses-
sion of the Legislature.
Senator William H. Savage of San
Pedro was at the court of the Palace
Hotel yesterday. He was fortunate
enough, some time ago. to secure a
desirable house in Sacramento.
Senator John B. Irish of Downie-
vile, who was in town yesterday. will
visit Sacramento to-day and look at
the BILE dwelling houses.
Assemblyman Frank A. Duryea of
Placer, ]. P. Transue of Los Angeles,
John A. Bliss of Alameda and S. HI.
Olmsted of San Rafael are among the
visiting statesmen in the city.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18
When You Need Money.

When a man needs money and doesnt t
know where to turn for it, he viii then
wish that he had observed that good old
maxim. Take care of the pennies and
the pounds will take care of them
selves" If there is secret to success
IL is in saving. This is the foundation
to wealth. You can start with 81 with
the Phoenix Savings B. and L. Assn.
SIS California street, receiving Al per
cent interest compounded semi-annually.
on term accounts per cent is paid. pay
able semi-annuaIly. Paid-up capital, ST.
ESQ., 600; guarantee fund. 100000. The
directors are A. Al Watkins, Chas. r.
Bishop, Geo. c. Boardman. 8. Prentiss
Smith. Gavin McNab. Chas. E. Ladd;
Clarence Grange. managing director
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18

products of the State be approved, and
that as attractive packages and uni
form quality are important factors in
creating a greater demand, the atten-
tion of all packers of fruits and all
other products be called to the mat
ter, and that its Importance be i'm
pressed upon them"
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18

products Of the State be approved. and
that as attractive packages and uni
form quality are important factors in
creating a greater demand, the atten-
ton of all packers of fruits and all
other products be called to the mat
ter, and that its Importance be i'm
pressed upon them
DEVELOPING OUR RESOURCES.
Rufus P. Jennings, executive officer
of the California Promotion Committee,
spoke Of California publicity, and said:
California publicity is a matter that
deserves the earnest thought of every
man engaged in assisting TO develop
the State. We are all working for the
object-to make California still greater
by more fully developing her resources.
This can be done by increasing the pro-
ducing and consuming population. In
order to bring this population and to
exploit our products publicity is re-
quired-concerted, aggressive publicity.
I am convinced that this business of
advertising California and her products
can be carried on with a greater degree
Of success than is readily comprehend
ed, but it must be done in the right
way, and not by a scattering of ammu-
milton. By working together and on
business lines Californians can accom-
plish wonders for their State. Let all
pitch in and accomplish these won
ders."
Jennings introduced the following res
olutions, which were adopted:
Resolved, That the counties commit
tee Of the California Promotion Com
mittee, representing development or
ganizations from the State of Califor-
MIA at large, considers the Improvement
of the San Joaquin and Sacramento
rivers and the drainage and protection
of adjacent lands Of material import
ance TO the interests Of the entire
State; and. be it further
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
meeting that the work should be car
ried on with all due diligence, and that
the delegates present lend their per-
sonal efforts to assist in the consum-
nation of such measures as may be de-
cided upon by the authorities having
the matter in charge,
C A Moody of Los Angeles, mem
Der of the Los Angeles Chamber of
Commerce, delivered a paper on the
California Of Tomorrow"
INDORSES PORTLAND FAIR.
John c. Ing, secretary of the Cham
Der of Commerce at Sacramento, spoke
On the Benefits of Concerted Effort -
Ing emphasized the benefits which had
come to the Sacramento Valley as a re-
suit OF the work Of the Sacramento
Valley Development Association.
Brainard c. Brown of Alameda then
introduced the following resolution rel
ative TO the Lewis and Clarke Exposi-
ton. which was adopted:
Resolved. That the counties commit
tee of the California Promotion Com
mittee, representing the various de-
velopment organizations Of the State of
California, does heartily indorse the
coming exposition to be held in Port
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18
Did You Ever Stop to Think

What pleasure II is to look at pretty
photographs? Get camera and take the
photographs yourself. We have cameras
ing and developing Sanborn. Vail & Co."
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18

Special sale of souvenir shaving mugs
and shaving outfits. Deckelman Bros,
106 Ellis street
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18

A dream OF pleasure. the new two for
quarter size American 81 rs box Is.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-18

The rule of the road to literary sue
cess is: Keep to the write
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Mr.. L. N. Clark of Westfield, Mass,
is in the city.
Mr.. r. A. Hancock Of Atlanta is a
guest at the Pulaski.
Mr.. N. ]. Johnson of White Springs
is registered at the Screven.
Mr.. ]. r. Lane of Macon was among
the arrivals at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr.. D. A. McRae of Mount Vernon
was among the arrivals at the Pulaski
yesterday.
Mr.. NJ. ]. Kenan of Darien is spend
ing a few days in the city as a guest
of the Pulaski.
Mr.. A. H. Whiteside of Atlanta is
spending a few days in the city as a
guest at the De Soto.
MIR. and Mrs. w. o. McGowin OF
Offerman were among the arrivals yes
terday at the De Soto.
Mr.. G. w. Patrick of ThomasvilIe
arrived in the city yesterday and is
registered at the Screven.
I Mr.. w. G. Thigpen. formerly clerk
at the De Soto, is in the city, spending
a few days, as guest of the hotel.
Mr.. S. C. Durham of Hartford
Conn.,, president of the Travellers In
surance Company, is in the city, a
guest of the De Soto.
The many friends of Mr.. ]. Mercer
Frierson will learn with regret that
he is dangerously i'll at st. Joseph's
Hospital, where he was moved from
his home Wednesday.
Mr.. L. ]. Maxwell of Jacksonville.
assistant superintendent of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company and for
merly manager of the Savannah Of
fee, spent yesterday in the city.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
THINKS SWAYNE WILL
NOT BE IMPEACHED
stripIin Relieves Congress Will
Adopt Minority Report.

stripIin Relieves Congress VIII
Adopt Minority Report.
According to District Attorney Strip
linz of Jacksonville, who is prosecut-
ing the naval stores cases in the United
States court. the friends of Judge
Charles Swayne will assist Congress-
man Gillett of California. in his fight
to prevent the Impeachment of the
Florida Judge. They will furnish addi-
tional evidence, he believes, which at
tached to the minority report filed by
Congressman Gillett, will cause Con-
gress to allow Judge Swayne to. re-
tain his position.
District Attorney Striplin.' says the
proposition to combine the two judicial
districts of Florida in order to legis-
late Judge Swayne out of office would
never do, as the Southern district now
has more business than the officials can
well attend to. and if all the work of
the Northern district should be thrown
on Judge Locke, of the Southern dis
trict, the public business would neces-
sarily suffer.
Mr.. Stripping was formerly district
attorney in Judge Swayne's district,
and received his appointment at the
same time. Judge Swayne was APP
pointed to succeed the late Judge Set
tie. He believes that Judge Swayne is
a much prosecuted man, and thinks it
would be a great injustice for Con-
gress to impeach him.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

THE BALDWINS HAVE ARRIV-
ed at Miller's. Buy a Baldwin AMI
be happy. Everyone guaranteed. If
you want the best refrigerator or ice
box, buy a Baldwin at Miller's, 207
Broughton west.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

WILL RENOVATE MOSS AND
cotton mattresses at $3.50 apiece; new
mattresses made to order at right
prices; immediate attention given to
all orders and work guaranteed. ]. r.
Dooner, 331 Drayton; Bell phone 1876;
Georgia phone, 2S41.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
A QUESTION FOR TAXPAYERS.
Must He Write Down n Description
of the Real Estate He ReturnsF

Editor Morning News: In opening
his Office to receive state and county
tax returns for 1904. the tax receiver
brings the general public face to face
with an important question, on which
they have hitherto bestowed little at
tention, viz; Must a taxpayer. when
making returns, write down full legal
description of his real estate?
Such is not at all the present Gus
tom, whatever the law may say. The
incompleteness of descriptions on tax
returns raises doubt as to what pieces
of property the taxes paid were in
tended to cover: and also seriously
impedes, when it does not altogether
prevent, the collection of taxes over
due and unpaid. But as the only way
to avoid this outcome is for all the
taxpayers who are now called on to
make returns-some 5000 odd-to toe
the mark with good legal descriptions,
each one taking all this trouble for
the public good, and possibly to his
own particular subsequent disadvan-
tage, the matter should receive the i'm
mediate consideration of the public.
AS to the law involved, we know
lawyers who think they have yielded
enough to the state if they confess the
number of acres they hold without
limiting where; and they have a stand
ing in every way equal to that of the
gentlemen who call for exact descrip-
ton by the metes and bounds. Intel
ligent men giving all their time to the
matter have found great difficulty and
made many failures in trying to work
up, out of deeds. descriptions exact
enough to pass a good lawyers eye.
The average citizen, therefore, need
hardly expect to comply with such a
requirement in a few minutes, off
hand, not even by pronouncing the
magic formula. "same as last year,
please'-or minus the pleased"
How much of the laws requirement
is strictly reasonable, agreeable to the
wishes of the majority of the people,
comfortable to the practice of Geor-
! gians in other counties?
In making tax returns, 1 am to give
information to be used against myself
later. What is the penalty for my
failure to furnish sufficient informal
| ton? What officer is to enforce such
penalty? What practical means has
he of enforcing it? AS we do not know
the measure of the public inertia in
this matter. if it should develop into
a general Discrimination to comply with
the requirement. would not enforce
ment have to be abandoned as i'm
practicable?
Taxpayer.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
VARIETY OF BUSINESS
BEFORE SUPERIOR COURT.
Verdict Returned Awarding DIR. Van
Martcr Sum of 1858.


A variety of business occupied the
attention of Judge Cam in the Su-
perior Court yesterday. The following
is the record for the day:
In the case of DR.. ]. G. Van Mar
ter against w. T. Bedford, a consent
verdict for the amount asked was re-
turned. The verdict gives DR.. Van
Marter $63. The plaintiff was repre-
scented by Beckett & Beckett, and the
defendant by Garrard & Meldrim and
Mr.. w. p. LaRoche.
Mr.. Francis P. Salas was appointed
commissioner to take dispositions and
orders thereon.
Messrs. John E. Schwartz, 1. d. La
Roche and James L. Murphy were ap-
pointed commissioners in the Weaver
Clement case, case in partition. The
property in dispute will be sold at the
Max sales.
Answers We're filed by the Atlantic
Coast Line Railway Company to the
damage suits brought against it by
Sarah Morrison. Mrs. Anna Hallman
and Louise Hallman. The answer
claims that any injury the plaintiffs
received was due to their own negli-
gence.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
ELECTED OFFICERS.
w. b. stubbs, Esq, Made Eminent
Commander.

w. b. Stubs, Esq, Made Eminent
Commander.
The annual meeting of Palestine
Commandery, No. Z, knights Templar,
was held last night, when the fol-
lowing officers were elected and ap-
pointed:
Eminent Commander--W. B. Stubs.
Generalissimo-F w. Garden.
Captain General-J. C. Postel.
Prelate-Rev. DIR. ]. Y. Fair.
Senior Warden-C. C. Quackenbush
Junior Warden-F. w. Clarke.
Treasurer-George B. Clarke.
Recorder-W. S. Rockwell
Standard Bearer. S. Woods.
Sword Bearer. Palmer Arson.
Sentinel-Thomas Robins.
Warder-W. w. Edgerton.
Third Guard-W. A. Reaves.
Second Guard-F. B. To-Day.
First Guard-C. A. Emerson.
The election was conducted under the
upervision of Past Eminent Com
lander A. B. Simmons, who
lso installed the officers. The cleo
on was preceded by the Malta de-
Tee, given under the direction of Past
tand Commander r. A Cults. At
te close of the meeting supper was
s-ved by the Independent Society of
y Paul's Church.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

FOI4 SALE. so TONS CRAB GRASS
and pea vine hay. baled. w. NJ. Exley,
Monteith. Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
HEBREW CONTRACT
BETR0THALS.
why They Are Made and How the
Practice Came About.

why They Are Made and How the
Practice Came About.
Editor Morning News: In to-
days issue you give an &C
count of rather mixed up"
marriage affair among some Or
thodox Jews, which it appears, will
he brought before the courts for final
adjustment. Please aiiow me to state
right here, that the marriage laws,
customs or ceremonies of the ortho-
dox Jews are as solemn, sincere and
legal as those of any other church.
But unfortunately among some Rus
sian Jews where they have so little
confidence in each other the bride or
groom will back out, occasionally
and do the hot foot at the least
Drovocation Then the rabbi is call
ed in (among the orthodox Jews.
ra bbis are as common as counts in
Germany OF colonies in Kentucky to
draw up an iron clad charter party"
as it were to prevent either bride or
groom from changing their mind. after
thew are betrothed without forfeiting a
good and sufficient amount of cash
to pay for the humiliation and "men-
tal anguish that either may suffer
nv the breaking off of the engagement.
IT can be readily seen that these
contracts are not in order in the
orthodox Jewish faith, and neither
ere the contracts" a part of the or
thodox Jewish marriage rituals. But
are entirely distinct in every particu-
lar. AsrdeL l. osS'
The amendment filed in the Superior
Court in the case of NJ. Klein, against
!. H. Wenkle which involved a we'd
ding ceremony, has brought forth sew
oral dissenting opinions from Savan-
nah Hebrews. In the amendment it
was stated that the three documents,
a summary of which was published
Yesterday, were necessary to make
valid IAN orthodox Hebrew wedding.
It is this statement to which excep-
tions are taken. Communications to
the Morning News state that these doc
uments are In use to make valid the
wedding ceremonies only in the inte-
rior sections of Russia. Even in that
section, 1t is claimed, they are used
only to secure the individuals against
the rigorous laws of the Car, regard
ing service in the army. In the coun-
try, It is alleged, that particular form
of ceremony is seldom used.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
chamberlain's Cough Remedy, the
Mothers Favorite.

This remedy has won the confidence
and esteem of mothers all over the
country. It has been in use for over
40 years, during which time many
million bottles have been used. There
is nothing so prompt and effectual as
this remedy for the relief and cure
Of coughs and colds and in the treat
nent of Group it is the main reliance
IN many homes. while its use in cases
Of whooping cough shows that it robs
that disease of all dangerous results.
n contains nothing injurious and
there is no danger in giving it to
children. For sale by all druggists.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
FOR RENT-RoOMs.

THREE ELEGANT SOUTH ROOMS,
completely furnished for light house
keeping; linen, dishes gas stove; all
conveniences. 304 Oglethcrpe avenue,
east, opposite Colonial Park.
FOR RENT, ROOMS IN BUSINESS
section of city; will rent cheap to
right parties. A Whitaker street.
LOVELY ROOMS WITH LATEST
improvements, from 81 so per week UP
to IS: can step off the cars. from any
part of the city. A. r. Mallette. Mar
shall House.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
PHOTOGRAPHY.

THE PUBLIC ARE REQUESTED
to give my agent, Mr. w. II. Cook,
who is now canvassing the city, and
will call on you, an opportunity of
showing and explaining his offerings.
which should not alone interest. but
will save you much money; don't be
"humbugged" by irresponsible persons,
but insist on seeing Mr.. Cook, who
alone has authority to make this offer
for the Wilson Studio, Al Bull street;
both phones. NJ. Ed. Wilson, proprie-
10.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

A series of protTacted services will
begin at the First Baptist Church Sun
day, April II. Rev. DR.. John D. Jor-
dan, the pastor, has secured the serv-
ices of Rev. l.. R. Christy of Valdosta,
who will assist in the meetings. The
services will last for about two weeks
DR.. Christv is one of the best known
Baptist ministers in the state.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

BRING YOUR JEWELRY REPAIR
work to me; the most conscientious
work is put on every job. J. H. Koch,
successor, Koch & Sylvan, As Whit
aker.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED BY
practical double entry bookkeeper, ia
miliar with all loose leaf perpetual
ledgers and check figure systems and
all around Office man. Address Boaz,
care Savannah Morning News.
A TEACHER OF THE ART OF
singing, who contemplstes locating in
Savannah about September next,
would like to obtain position as direc-
tor OF some Protestant church choir,
and also local choral society; best of
references. correspondence solicited.
Address John T. Elliott, 1929 West
North avenue, Baltimore, Md
WANTED, POSITION BY EXPERT
enced bookkeeper; have had experience
in wholesale business; salary no OBJ
ject If good opening; can give refer
ences. Address c. G. b., care News.
SITUATION WANTED BY HOUSE
painter and paper hanger. German.
Address f. b., care OF Morning News.
YOUNG LADY DESIRES POSITION
as bookkeeper or bookkeeper's assist
ant; best of references furnished. W.,
care of News.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

THE SAVANNAH DISTRICT MES
senger Company is prepared to move
anything movable Oh short notice; pi-
ing done by EXPERTS; telephone 2.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
Observation-Disclosures.

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WE WOULD LIKE TO PUT A
copy of the Advertising World into the
hands of every person who keeps any
kind of store; every newspaper man,
every advertising writer, every person
interested in business of any kind: we
send sample copies free on request,
and the paper usually makes friends
for itself at first sight; it isn't made
to be pretty, but to be helpful. and it's
circulation of $4,000 biggest of its
class in the world). shows that it is
helpful; may we have your address -?
The Advertising World, Columbus, o..
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

WATCHES, CLOCKS AND LADIES
stick pins. brooches, necklaces, rings.
hair pins and all kinds of jewelry
at J. & C. N. Thomas. corner state
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.

HUBERT o. YOUNG. CONTRACT
or and builder; jobbing a speciality;
Bell phone AS; plans and specifca-
lions on application. liz Henry street,
east, Savannah. Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-02

HOME MADE BROKEN CANDY,
fresh-made every day, 10c a pound at
Hetterich's, ITO State street, west