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New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
SCHOONER BURNS AT SEA.

Captain Bragg of the steamer North Star. from
New-York. which arrived at Portland Me-, last
night reports that at noon yesterday, In latitude
424S north. longitude 69;52 west. he passed the
schooner Samos, of Boston. abandoned and on fire
The vessel burned nearly to the waters edge
and broken spars attached. showing that a
collision had probably taken plaCe
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
NEW DOUBLE TRACK POTOMAC BRIDGE

Washington Aug. 24-The Southern Railway an
nounces that on August 2S the double
track steel bridge across the Potomac River at
Washington will be completed and on and after
that date all trains to and from Washington by
the Southern Railway will be operated over the
bridge. This VIII greatly facilitate traffic to and
from Washington and eliminate the delays hereto
fore experienced between Washington and Alex
andria. Va, which have been occasioned by the
crowded condition OF the old single track bridge
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
SATISFIED JUDGMENTS.

The following satisfied judgments were among tbo..
hied yesterdny the first being OF the debtor
the second that OF the creditor date when Judgment
filed:
Heynsr Bernhard-A L Schwartz: August &
OtheraI Iy9flologen Engine CompRny-W T. Hol-
Io"ay and another; August 49, 1905 ........... l39
JUDGMENT VACATED
harris' He'n"H-A II Bachrach: May 10. 1897. sao5
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
RECEIVER FOR BIG FRUIT COMPANY.

Rochester Aug. 2.-A receiver has been ap-
pointed for the Rogerson Fruit and Cold Storage
Company of Leroy liabilities s95 600 while
its assets placed at $4,000. The Rogersons
large buyers of apples and other fruits. and their
embarrassment will result rather disastrously to
fruit dealers In this region. Edward Rogerson has
been appointed temporary receiver and his bond Is
49,
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
LocUsTs ATTACKED EGYPTIAN COTTON.

Washington, Aug. 2-In report to the State
Department. Richard Guenther. the American Con-
snl General at Frankfort, Germany says that the
German Consul Alexandria reports that the
Egyptian cotton fields were in great danger from
immense sWaTms Of locusts which for weeks were
fought by the farmers and their help, assisted by
government troops. He adds that at present the
prospects for d big crop are favorable
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
SALE OF COPPER HINES.
PheIpsDodge Interests Get Control
of Indiana and Sonora.
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE,l

Boston, Aug. PAL. Lindsay, a prominent mining
promoter, in Boston, states that he has SOFA
Phelps Dodge copper interests control in the
Indiana and Sonora Company, in the Canahea
(Afex) copper belt, the Greene Consolidated
the sale involving seoo, 900. The property was ac-
qured in the name Of the Copper Queen Company
Mr.. Lindsay pl ledicts that the Cananea district wh
become largest copper producing camp IN & 1tiy
world and tnaT the Phelps Dodge investment VIII
place them at The very top of producers. with an
OUTPUT far IN excess Of that of the Amalgamated.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
BIG ORDER FOR STEEL RAILS
Canadian Pacific Places One for go 900 Tons
With Steel Cornoratinn

TIE Canadian Pacific Railway cor,rar,. :.
onlcially announced yesterday has within the La,
le" DAYS closed a contract with the T-ni,eo g.
sleei corporation and the Pennsylvania steel Cow
iaro., Sl@ty thousand tons OF steel rails the
~ --9t 'i"er Tor rails which has been placed g.
aisHilg s "eeks. The order was booked a. The 49,, -
e;xee Pic 80 winch Is generally believed to 81
- ba sI - anu Szl n ton. The pool nTioe for 70 ne
ion ~ oy railways n the United States Is sSs -
dered h9 ~ ths entiEe sixty thousand tons or
SeioTs the end or this YEAR "'e =" De delivered
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
H. FISK SONS GET PHILIPPINE BONDS

Washington. Aug. A-ColoneI Edwards chief Of
the Bureau OF insular Affairs. has been Informed
by NJ. l.. Turner, of Oklahoma City. who was the
successful bidder the recent issue OF q oO ooo
OF Philippine bonds. that he has transferred these
bonds to Harvey Fisk Il Sons of New-York and
requests that the department recognize the Iatter
firm his agents.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
SECURITIES AT AUCTION.

The following securities were sold yesterday al
auction AT the New-York Real Estate salesroom by
Adrian II. Muller G. Son:
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Sunrise 5:I5 Sunset 640 Moon rises - Moons age is
HIGH WATER.
\ E-Sandy 7IOl Gov. Island T:42l Hell Gate gS5
PM.-Sandy T:21 Coy. 1883 Hell Gate 900
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25
SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.

San Francisco. Aug. 24.-The official closing "
tations for mining stocks to-day were as foio"S'
New-York tribune., 1904-08-25

Brings mail
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
FUNERAL of MCPHERSON ROGERS
Many People Paid the Last Tribute
10 His Memory.

The funeral OF Mr.. Mcpherson M.
Rogers took place at 10 o'clock yes
terday morning from the residence of
Col. and Mrs. William Rogers on
Taylor street and was attended by
many friends of the bereaved family.
The services were conducted by Rev
James Y. Fair. who offered a prayer
for the aged father and mother and
spoke briefly. hut in a touching man
ner. OF the great sorrow that had come
to them in their declining years. A
hymn was sung before the prayer and
at the conclusion of the service. The
coffin, covered, with flowers, was
borne to the hearse by Mr.. Albert
Wylly. Mr. II. II. Bruen. Mr.. Mant
Hood, Mr.. w. Hampton Wade, Mr.
William +. Train. Mr.. Davis Free
man. Mr.. w. S. Tyson, Mr.. Charles
Nj. Gibbes and Mr.. Gordon Saussy
The interment was in Bonaventure
Cemetery. DR. Fair conducted the
services at the grave. around which
stood. with barred heads and sorrow
ing hearts, the friends OF him whose
remains were lowered 20 their final
resting place and Of the bereaved
father and mother. The mound was
almost hidden from view with flow
ers. tenderly placed by loving hands
I'm token of love and esteem for him
whose earthly life was ended.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12

OBLIGATORY SERVICE
AT METHODIST TENT
Rev. DIR. A. NJ. williams Presided
Over the Opening Service.

REV. Dr. n. Nj. Williams Presided
Over the Opening Service.
The Methodist tent, now located at
Abercorn and Thirty-fourth streets,
was formally opened last night with
exercises of a dedicatory nature
The regular service was preceded by
a song service, under the direction of
Prof. Knight of Atlanta. At the con-
clusion of the service Prof. Knight or
ganized a large special choir to serve
during the tent services.
At $3.50 o'clock the regular service
began. Rev. Dr. A. NJ. Williams, pastor
of Trinity Methodist Church, opened
the meeting with a short and appro-
pirate address, speaking of the begin
ming of the tent meetings as marking
the advance of the Methodist forward
movement in Savannah. He was fol-
lowed by Rev. o. b. Chester, pastor of
Wesley Monumental Church.
Rev. Mr. Chester spoke of the ad-
vantages which are expected to result
from the tent service and of the oppor-
tunities it afforded for advancing the
Christian cause. Rev. II. ]. Graves,
formerly of New York. but now of Sa-
vannah. and Mr.. G.. j. Orr also made
short addresses along the same lines.
The attendance for the opening night
was very good. There was a large rep
resentation from the Methodist Broth
erhood present and many were present
from each of the four Methodist
churches in Savannah. The meetings
will continue every night this week
The sermon tonight will be preached
by Rev. Q. B. Chester. pastor Of Yves
ley Church.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
LEAGUE NAMED
NEW OFFICERS
WILL MEET IN GRIFFIN.
MAYOR j. n. ATwATER, OF THOM-
ASTON, ELECTED PRESIDENT.

Mayor Herman Myers, of Savannah,
Was Made a Vice President and
Mayor Bridges smith of Macon,
Was Elected Secretary and Treas
uer-AH the Mayors who Spoke on
Subject Favor Municipal Owner
ship of WaterwOrks and Lighting
Plants.
Officers were chosen and the next
meeting place selected for the Munich
pal League at yesterdays session.
Griffin will have the next convention,
that city having won out over Augusta
in a spirited lace before the league.
The new officers elected are as fol-
lows:
President-Hon. James R. Atwater
of Thomaston.
First Vice President-Hon. r. E.
Allen of Augusta.
Second Vice President-Hon. L. H.
Chappen of Columbus.
Third Vice President-Hon. Herman
Myers OF Savannah.
Fourth Vice President-Hon. ]. Nj.
Pace of Covington
Secretary and Treasurer-Hon
Bridges Smith of Macon
EIecting New Officers.
The election of officers came just
at the time for adjournment. and there
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12

-toIls
So runs one verse of an old ditty
and the Imagination Of the poet was
realized in fact yesterday morning
when Joe Tong, a washee- washee man,
went to the Court of Ordinary and ap-
Piled for a license TO marry Josephine
Lewis, colored. The license was
promptly issued and the fortunes Of
the two viii be united for life, or pend
ing the intervention of a divorce court,
on Sunday night.
There is a little touch of romance
back of the request for license. Joe
came to this country from the land Of
the Empress DoWager, and being ex-
pert with the iron. began to washee-
washee. He opened a little shop on
West Broad street, near Wayne, and
began his labors.
Joe knew his business and
the little almond-eyes, set catty-
cornered in the head, began
to dance with delight as he saw his
business increase, and shekels of the
foreign devils" have made pleasant
music as they dropped in the till of the
Chink. Slowly he branched out, and
finally the time came when he needed
help to tend to all the work that he
Joe advertised for help and among
the applicants was Josephine Lewis.
Josephine was pleasant to the eyes of
Joe and as he sat and watched her
firm arms pushing the iron across the
cleaning shirt fronts, Joe dreamed
strange dreams that did not find their
beginnings in the fumes of the pipe.
The more he dreamed, the more GER
tain he became that the realization of
them would be pleasant, and at last he
risked his fate.
Josephine had been watching the
quiet Chink and when he STAN
mered forth his proposal with
its strange admixture of Chink-
talk and English, she smiled up
on him and said she would
be his. They We're both very happy,
and it is said that the ironing waited
until all the details were arranged.
Josephine smiled broadly in the Court
of Ordinary and said she expected to
be very happy with her man.
The marriage ceremony will be held
on Sunday night Whether it will be
Christian, Buddhistic Taoistic. or
what is not known, but it will probably
be just justice of the peace.
A peculiar fact developed when the
application for license was made A
Chinaman has the privilege of choos-
ing a wife from either the white pop
ulation or the colored. He is looked up
on as belonging to neither race and so
the law allows him to do pretty much
as he pleases in the matrimonial line.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
VETERANS PREPARE
FOR STATE REUNION.
Gen. McGInshnn Expects Attendance
of More Than 5000.

OF more IMAM OsUUO.
Nearly all arrangements are COM
pleted for the annual reunion of the
Georgia Division, United Confederate
Veterans at Rome next month. The
indications are that the attendance will
be among the largest in years, and
every effort is being put forth by the
veterans. and other citizens of Rome,
to arrange comfortable accommodations
for the veterans who will be their
guests.
The convention will take up several
matters of Importance. Among other
things action will be taken regarding
the presentation of a gold, jeweled,
cross of honor to the custodian of the
crosses of honor that are given to de-
serving veterans. The initiative was
taken by one of the Atlanta camps,
and they ask the cooperation of the
entire division The estimated cost Of
the special cross is $500.
Both Lafayette McLaws Camp and
the Confederate Veterans Association
from this city will send large delega-
tions to Rome. AS this is the home
city of Gen. p. A. s. McGlashan there
is an especial desire for Savannah to
make a good showing at the reunion.
Lafayette McLaws Camp will elect it's
delegates on Tuesday night. and the
Confederate Veterans Association will
select their representatives at the
meeting on Sept. g. Many veterans
from each camp will attend I'm addi-
tion to the delegates.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
SAYS RESIGNATION
HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN
And That PiIOtage commissioners
Had no Right to Act Upon 1t.

Had no Right to Act Upon 1t.
Pilot Morton A. Craig yesterday filed
"a petition in the Superior Court,
through Twiggs & Oliver, asking that
an order be passed, requiring the
Commissioners of Pilotage to rescind
their action in accepting the resigna-
ton of the petitioner. An order was
to appear before the court and show
cause why the prayer of the petit
toner should not be granted.
Pilot Craig alleges that once, while
on shore-leave, he became indiscreet
and drank too much" When he re-
turned to his boat he was told he
could not come aboard and that he
must resign. This he did, handing his
resignation to Secretary w. ]. Thomp-
son.
Actuated by feelings of friendship.
the secretary did not present the resig-
nation to the commissioners at once
Later Pilot Craig, at the advice Of
friends, and after a petition had been
presented signed by a large number
of pilots. withdrew his resignation
At the same time he promised his
brother pilots that he would never
again become intoxicated and that he
would eschew liquor in all forms.
Shortly after, the commissioners
heard their secretary had the resigna-
ton, and demanded it of him. He
presented it, together with the letter
of withdrawal. The commissioners ac-
cepted the resignation. Pilot Craig
now claims that they had no right to
act upon 1t and asks that they be made
to rescind their action and reinstate
him as a full branch pilot
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
Grand August Vacation Excavations
Via Scabonrd Air Line Railway

on Aug. Il. for trains leaving at i:15
.. m. and 1910 midnight. tickets good
returning until Sept. i-hfteen days
most favorable opportunity is offered
for vacation trip at a most reason
able rate 10 the Eastern cities and sea-
shore resorts OF Virginia and North
Carolina. Some OF the rates offered by
the Seahoard Air Line are 10 Washing
ton. ID c.. Si77b old Point Comfort.
Virginia Reach and ocean View, $40. 30;
WilFhteVille Beach, }6.bO,-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12

was some spirited work to get it
through. After the election of "a pres
ddent, the only contests were to see
who could get the floor first to make
nominations. The man nominated was
elected at once.
Mayor HILL of Montezuma, placed in
nomination Mayor Atwater and there
were seconds from eight or ten other
officials, all speaking at length upon
Mr.. Atwater's ability for the place.
Mayor Myers nominated Mayor
ChapPell of Columbus. but that Of
fetal asked that his name be with
drawn. This was done and Mayor
Myers also seconded Mr.. Atwater's
nomination. His election, as were
those that followed. was unanimous.
Smith and Myers.
The league paid Mayor Myers and
Mayor Smith the compliment of a ris-
ing vote, when their names were pre-
scented. Mayor Myers was so com
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
BUT LITTLE BUSINESS
FOR COMMISSIONERS
August Meeting Required but Ten
Minutes to Transact Rusiness.

August Meeting Required but Ten
Minutes to Transact Business.
But ten minutes was required yes
10 transact all the business that was
before them. and nearly all that little
was of a routine character. The COM
missioners assembled at o'clock with
Commissioners Lathrop, Moore, Vets
burg, WILLY and Clerk Butler present.
The report of the Road Commission
was received through it's vice chair
man, Mr.. Hal Bacon The reports
showed that good work is being done
on the roads, and every effort is being
put forth to bring them to an even
higher standard of perfection. The
report was received as information.
There was one application for relief
from double tax, and this was referred
to the president of the board, with
power to act
Bills aggregating SIS, 663. 80 were pass
ed and ordered paid
Contracts for the month of September
were given as follows: Bread, Fred
Schwarz; butts and salt meat, H.
Traub & Son: coffee, oil and syrup,
Dixon Lumber Company beef, G. O.
& Co.
The report of Supt. w. F. Chaplin
shows that there are at present 339
conVicts in the four camps in the city
Of this number 223 are men. 81 are
boys, and IS are women. During the
month they have cut $500 linear feet
of right of way to Pipe Maker canal,
and rolled 1900 linear feet. There have
been 1880 linear feet of bitches slush-
ed, $500 feet of gravel laid, 1850 feet
of shell laid, and 1920 linear feet of
canal cut. 1t is estimated that 1870
cubic yards of earth have been re-
moved. The total cost of guarding and
feeding the prisoners has been ST.
205 .OS.
During the month of July there was
delivered from the county farm, 81
bushels of meal, SO bushels of grit, 30
bushels of peas, and $3.50 pounds of
rice.
After hearing the report of Supt
Chaplin no further business appearing,
adjournment was taken.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
SUPERIOR COURT
TO ADJOURN NEXT WEEK.
Grand Jury VIII Make General Pre-
sentiments Monday.


On Monday afternoon the Superior
Court grand jury will meet and make
up its general presentments. They will
be presented to Judge Cam and the
Superior Court will then adjourn for
the summer recess. on Wednesday,
Judge Cam will probably leave for an
extended visit to different points of in
terest.
The recess will probably continue
through five or six weeks. unless the
unexpected should happen and cause
change to be made. The recess for
for such length of time is made pos
sible by the new term OF the court
This Will be the first time that there
has been such a lengthy recess of the
court in many years.
Much of the credit for the recess be-
longs to Judge Cam. Since he has
been on the bench he has ordered all
cases pending to come to trial at the
earliest possible time This rule has
been strictly enforced and many cases
that have been pending for years have
been brought to trial and settled. or
placed on the dead docket. The dockets
are now clearer than they have been
in years.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
SENATOR CLAY IMPRESSED
WITH BETHESDA.
VIII Accept Col. EstfITs Next Invi-
tatlOn TO Address the Boys.

totiOn to Address the Boys.
Senator A. S. Gay, who visited Be
thesda with the Municipal League
Wednesday afternoon, is enthusiastic
in his praise of the institution. He
declared he had rather have been the
founder of Bethesda than to be Presi-
dent of the United States, if the choice
were given him. 1t is a magnificent
institution, the Senator said, and one
can not say too much in its praise.
Il went out with the Mayors and
saw Bethesda" said Senator Clay,
'and I was deeply impressed. I had
studied the history of the institution
and the life of it's founder I saw
there over 100 little boys, all neatly
dressed being taught to become use
full citizens. They are energetic, in
dustrious and capable boys. 1 talked
with many of them and they are all
little gentlemen.
1T is a great work that is being
done, and 1 say from the bottom of
my heart I had rather been the
founder of that institution than be
President. There was one person miss
ing, whom I wanted to see. 1 refer to
Col. J. H. Estill president of the
Union Society, who has done so much
for the institution. I regretted to learn
that Col. Estill was confined to his
home with illness, and found it impos-
sible TO be present. But he was not
forgotten, and his friends from other
sections of the state asked solicitously
about him.
Senator Clay said he had upon one
occasion been invited by Col. Estill to
deliver an address at Bethesda. and
that he had been unable to accept,
but he would certainly come should
he ever be asked again. no matter
what he had to leave to do so.
Il want to say" he added, that I
have been royalty and delightfully."- en-
tertained in Savannah, and that [ am
coming back whenever I get a chance.
When l get back to Washington l am
going to show my appreciation of the
manner in which I have been enter
tanned here by working with Col. Les
ter for deeper water for your harbor."
Col. Estill is confined to his home at
Isle of Hope by illness and regretted
that he was unable to be at Bethesda
and welcome the Mayors.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12

Two opportunities for the game be-
tween Savannah and Jacksonville, Sun
day, Aug. IA. Atlantic Coast Line
will sell round trip tickets for two
trains-No 80, leaving AIS a. M, city
time, and the Florida and West Indian
Limited, leaving at 1912 a. M, city
time. You have thereby an opportu-
nifty to spend the entire day in Jack
sonville, or to arrive there in time to
see the game. Returning, train leaves
Jacksonville sos p. m. Why not take
the best; it costs no more: $500 round
trip, only $200-ad
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12
A New Concern.

The Savannah Buggy Company Will
open a buggy repository at 800 Brough-
ton, west, Sept. /. The members Of
the firm, are Hughs Buggy Company
OF Lynchburg. Va; Mr.. s. II. Nor
gan. president Of the Georgia Man
ufacturing and Trading Company Of
Guyton; Mr.. S. c.. Elklns OF Guy
ton, .bookkeeper and cashier Of the
National Packing Company. and Mr..
W. r. Wall. recently with Leopold
Adler IL r. the purpose Of the new
concern 10 carry everything IN har.
ness, and vehicles. The store az 800
Broughton was formerly occupied by
Mark Apple, Rs a buggy repository.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-12

plimented as token Of the apprecra-
tlon OF the hospitality which the
visitors have been accorded here. and
Mayor Smith because of the faithful
ana efficient service which he has
given the league since its organiza-
tion two years ago.
The contest between Augusta and
Grimm was "a lively one. The officials
from each of these cities spoke long
ana earnestly in behalf Of their re-
spective towns.
Recorder Picquet, OF Augusta. with
grew the name Of his city. when the
Notlng was almost over and il was
seen that Griffin had won the fight.
Dr. Longino, Of Atlanta, when ne
was called upon to vote. stated he
would like to vote for Augusta. IL he
thought she had any chance.
well vote for her then" exclaimed
Mayor Bailey. of Griffin.
i VIII, announced Or. Longino. and
1he vote was so recorded.
At that stage. Recorder Picquet with
drew Augusta and the selection of
Srifiin was made unanimous.
For Municipal Ownership.
There were only two papers read
al yesterdays meeting, the discussions
occupied so much time. but inc Two
presented were the best that have
Deen heard. and the session was much
more interesting than the one We'd
ncsday.
Mayor j. p. Howell of Atlanta was
down on the programme 10 lead a
municipal ownership discussion. was
not present, but an interesting inn
pr0mptu discussion took the place of
the programme feature Mayor Allen
~ Augufta began the discussion
10, and 900 che speakers who fol-
loHen. spoke lu favor % municipal
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