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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

FOR GOOD RELIABLE PLUME
ing work call around to L. A. McCar-
thy g. Son. 142 Drayton street. All
work done by us strictly first class.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

CLOTHES CLEANED. PRESSED
and repaired; also alter and repair la
dies skirts and Jackets. d. Epstein.
1l2 Drayton street. Georgia phone 28cs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
HELP WANTED-MALE.

WANTED. FIRST-CLASS BARBER
at A West Broad street.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

THE TWO LITTLE TAILORS
make ladies' skirts and suits at very
little more than the cost of ready-rnade
articles; the prettiest and latest de-
signs; pretty workmanship All
Broughton. west. Guarantee perfect
fits
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

EYES EXAMINED FREE OF
charge by graduated optician. Stern
berg & Co., Broughton street, west.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

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MONEY! IF YOU NEED IT CALL
or write me and / will set 1t for you
at once without the least trouble or
Inconvenience to you, on your real
estate, furniture. piano. horse, hack or
other securities, without removing the
same from your house. My charges
are reasonable. You can renew or re-
duce the loan. Louis Muhlberg, mote
and mortgage broker, 225 Congress
street. west Georgia phone 1892.
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WANTED-FLAT.
FOR RENT-ROoMs.

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NICELY FURNISHED, COMFORT
able rooms, for gentlemen; all con-
veniences; No. 81 Jones street, south
west corner Drayton.
ROOMS AT WORLDS FAIR TO
rent; Georgia lady. with large house
in best resident location, close to fair;
rooms without board: guests met at
depot. Write for rates 4124 Delmar
Boulevard, st. Louis.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

NO ADVANCE IN PRICE OF B.
Cohen's sugar-cured. homeless corned
beef The cheapest and best meat in
the world for twice the money.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
LOST.

LOST, EASTMAN FOLDING KO-
dak No. 3, yesterday afternoon. Re
ward If returned to 912 Barnard.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

PUNCTURES REPAIRED FOR 1Oc.
WILLIAMS, Ricycle Company.
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LET ME CLEAN AND REGU-
late your watch. Il. w. Sylvan, with
A HANDSOME LINE OF LADIES'
and gentlemen's watches at very low
PRICES. j. IL. Kock. as Whitaker.
OLD NEWSPAPERS. 200 FOR 20
cents. at business ONCE. Morning
News.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

WANTED, AT ONCE, TWO FIRST
class coat makers; only the first class
need apply. Mckay & Bro, Macon,
Ga.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

THE MANTLE THAT REQUIRES
no match when turned out, completely
out; when turned on the prettiest and
best light on earth. Ignite Gas Man
tie
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

WANTED, THREE GOOD CAN
vassers at once: men that can give
reference. Apply to Albany Novelty
Company, Albany, Ga
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

BEDROOM SUITS, CASH OR
credit" at Miller's; also sideboards,
dining tables and china cases; every
thing for the home; mattresses and
bed springs, wardrobes. 207 Brough-
ton, west.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

HOMEMADE BROKEN CANDY,
fresh-made every day, 10c a pound at
Hetterich's, 40 State street. west.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

FOR SAFE MOVING, PIANO AND
furniture packing or moving. we are
the experts; eight years experience in
the business. Savannah District Mes
senger and Delivery Company; tele-
phones 2; office 80 Montgomery street.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

ASK TO SEE OUR TIRES FOR
$1.45. We cut the price. Williams
Ricycle Co
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

PATRONIZE SOUTHERN INDUS
try; if you need a farm or coupling
wagon, one or two horse wagon, or
wagon for draying lumber, sand, brick.
see H. F. c. Feus: these wagons are
made South, from Southern lumber, by
Southern mechanics, and handled by
Southern railways; now, boys, help the
South and buy wagons of me; time or
cash; guaranteed twelve months. 512-
$40 Hull street, west: also Deering
mowers rakes and repairs
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

I SELL, BUY, EXCHANGE, RE-
pair or rebuild all kinds of sewing ma
chimes; excelsior needles, oil and sup
plies G.. O. Penton.
The colored American., 1904-08-27
vIxENIsH WOMEN OF coREA.
Ever Ready to Slap Handful Of Stars
Into Eyes of Husbands
or Tourists.

The women Of the cOnmonalty are
volubIe and vixeRish. and ever ready to
slap a haGdful Of stars into the eyes of
a husband-or into those Of a timid and
shpaniing tourist-should the occasion
arise. says Outing. The women of the
upper class are vigorously excluded
from masculine eyes and a hearty vote
OF thanks is due the committee who
fathered this unwritten law. The dainty
little Japanese Ra1smee, teetering along
Ia sandals es on weoden, ,geta, is genu-
inc reuef to the eye after a view of the
xncamely Corean female. and 1t is q
pleasing reflection that Nippon is slow
Iy but surely spreading her standard
oyer Che hermit realm.
Until Gorean boys are married and
acquire the pseudo dignity Of the top
knot. their hair is worn girl fashion in
twin pIat4G dewR their backs. So much
do they resemble girls that it is some
times diEicuIt to determine the sex. and
one Is aftentfmes unc0mmOnly surprised
| to observe what he is positive are two
girls sRrawa&zg and visioHsly fighting in
GoreaR street
The colored American., 1904-08-27
soouRoS or THE AMAZON.
Dread Mosquitoes Render People
Along the Great River Mtser-
able at All Times.

1t is net a pleasure TO live in the wild
regions along the banks Of the River
Amazon. The Indians Of that region
all suffer rlartyrdoGz from the mos
auitoes. Nobody in even the worst
moseuits resaoas ST the URtted States
ean iuagsas what the mosquitoes of
the Amazon region are like. They
actually drive the Indians, hardened
as ehax Ars, from thetr villages at
timss. The people drag their women
aad ehiidrsa into woods and uplands
on such occasions, fleeing in headlong
terrsr, and they do net venture back
te their hsmes uRtH daylight
Snudges and other similar means
fer seAtiRg the pest are Of no use in
the Amazea country when the nosqui-
toes sally forth for night out.
They appear then in such hordes that
tho masses force themselves through
smoke and even fire.
The colored American., 1904-08-27
BLOOD I'M THE BEARiNos.
Hindoo Thieves Wsuld Not Steal the
"Dsetored" OIL Used IN Amer
lean Machinery.

The pEetAdkcs against blood that is
part Of the religion Of the Hindoos
has been made - serve a useful pur-
pose. When the American engineers
were kzildias an eleetris power sta
hsA In the Ass0se territory IN south
eER India EhsE tsRRd that something
vas wrong witt tAs bAbriSettOn OF the
machinery. QAs Sh disappeared. They
discovered sAat haaoS mHst, by his
religion, take p periodical bath in on.
The wsrkRaA had drained the bear
iaSs Ter kashiRg purposes.
New 10 stag sAs tbkeviDg Was puG-
sAaS pRoslsA s@Sa some one solved 1t.
The E1a&Ss does not eat meat and
he wiz Rs$ tSueh anything that has
blood IN It. Tive Or three animals
were kEleA. saeTe6ore, and blood was
drfppea kA*S Hhs bearings. There was
40 ua@Es stealing Of OH, however many
ether th&RRs ws~e stolea.
The colored American., 1904-08-27
ROOMS FOR RENT.

Six elegant rooms for rent, taFaishsd
or unturnished. All modern improve
msnts, and located near two ear lines.
in & white nsighborhood. Man and
wife. or single gentleman preferred.
ell al GA Third sersst, O. H., s8ess
pa
The colored American., 1904-08-27
THE SARATOGA NEWS.

Churches and Peep in the Social
World.-Colored Lady ClsrkS.-I
Saratoga, N. Y, 6pecial.-S&aday,
July 31st. Rev. Mr. HosSe. Of Virgins.
preached very able sermon at the
Baptist Mission from St Luke, 11th
chapter and 4th and 10th verses. The
Mission was crowded. The sermon
was very edifying. After the sermon q
collection Of SO and some cents was
received.
At the Frederick Douglass Literary
Asoeiatien Wednesday night. August
2, was known as Ladies' night. at
which time the ladies of the Literary
took fall charge ef the evenings ax-
sreises. The solos. DUETS. recitatioAs
and readings were we'll rendered. Miss
Blanche Evans, who Is the pianist OF
the Literary, played piano solo. after
the opening OF the meeting. which wAG
very well executed. Miss o. BBAee
read a paper which was logical and
she was heartily sncored. 4 rsOita-
tlon was read by Miss Hall. She was
heartily applauded and encored. Miss
Harris sung a solo, the rendition of
which was perfect. Mrs. Lucy Lee
Ferguson, who sung a solo, proved
herself little less than a prima donna
and brought the house down by storm
Little nfne-year-old Annie II. kcPats
sang a solo which surprised the au-
dience. She was also eneored. kRs
J. H. Riley was chairman, Miss Bertha
Weeks secretary, OF the Ladies' night.
Mr.. Joseph Lee. head waiter OF the
Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, 10 hon
Ored this summer as ths President OF
the Frederick Douglass Literary a.
sociation. He is the right man tc the
right place. His dignity As . PrOGi
dent is unquestioned.
We are pleased to state two ssasrec
ySung ladies are clerks IN large
store in this city. They are Miss Lot
tie and Mabel Wilder. Mr.. Windru1
of Saratoga, has a elerkship IN 9
hardware store here and is highly re
spected 1t is pleasing to see the Col
ored Race advancing.
The Colored property owners ar
very numerous here also. Among then
are Mr.. J. Harris Mr.. II. A. Wayland
head waiter of the Worden Hotel Mr.
". A. Latimore, w. Peasants. c. W
Hill, Mrs. e. Marshall, Mrs. Mari
Cacks, Mr.. George Peterson, G. Fl
Peterson, Mr. e. Atkins, Hr. Charles
Stewart, B. Latimore, J. P. Randolph
H. Hyson and Mr.. Henry Coleman, AM
there are many more, whish space dec
zot permit us TO mention.
At the Baptist Mission last Sunda,
night Thos. Richards, Of Orange, D
J., preached a delightful and q yer,
powerful sermon to crowded housa
from II Kings, 7th chapter. "a VerTt
At the conclusion OF the sermon th
LSrd's Supper was SemDozNt@
Over $500 were realized ct the sellS'
ton. They have a choir AE the HI
zion that they need not be ashamed O.
J. r. Frisby, Choristev, Mrs. RaA
Johnson, Organist.
The colored American., 1904-08-27

Persons sending articles to The Col
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ton or publication should always
send return postage or We can not De
responsible for the return OF manu-
script
The colored American., 1904-08-27

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The colored American., 1904-08-27

Ths A@phieas! Rhs AADAi&Ael 3ss
AmRhisag
Last skaxes sAlB ssassR. Saturday,
Aupast -, 7.3s Ssfs6k sA6Ae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
DEMOCRATS HAVE
 SEVERAL SESSIONS
COMMITTEE OF EIGHTH CONGRESS SIGNAL AND NORTHERN CHAN cERY DIVISIONS MEET AT DE- cATUR-PRIMARY APRIL ii.

Decatur, February 10.-(Special 1.-The democratic executive committee of the Eighth congressional district met here to- nay and fixed the date of tine primary for April H. Only white qualified democratic voters will be allowed to participate in thes primary.
 Those members present were: Chairman H. A Skeggs, Secretary E. J. Conington, Humphrey Kumpe, Malone Thurman.
 Several members sent regrets that they could not be present, Judge William Richardson also telegraphed regrets from Washington. Richardson will have no op- position for congress.
 The executive committee of the north ern chancery division also met here to- day and set the primary for April II. The members present were: W. W. Har- alson, Fort Payne; J. l. Guyton, Lamar; T. c. Mcclellan, Athens; w. C. Sayburn, Guntersville; J. c. Pierce, Guin; D. c. AIman, Moneton; J. F. Proctor, Scotts- boro; Paul Hodges, Florence; John Eyer. Cullman.
 Judge w. H. Simpson of Decatur, the present chancellor. will have no opposi- tion for chancellor of this division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
PRISONER ESCAPES.
Saws His Way to Liberty Through the
 Jail Bars.

Selma. February 1O.-(SpeciaL)-Las night Walter Trammel, white, in jail un- der indictment for burglary. sawed his way to liberty, removing two bars from window on the north side of the jail.
 Owing to the fact that Trammel was not in for capital offense and was begin ing to show the effects of his confinement he was allowed the use of the corridor outside of his cell, the door to this cor ridor being securely fastened Up to yes terady he had cell mate, but the two men had a quarrel and his mate was put elsewhere It is believed now that the quarrel was for the purpose of being left alone to cut his way out
 With strips from his blanket rope was made that let him down within eight or ten feet of the ground, and shortly after dark, while the jaier was at supper, Trammel descended and escaped. He had been smuggled in some saws and knife fashioned like a saw. The latter was found in the cell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, February 10 -(Special.)- The supreme court has rendered the fol- lowing decisions: Mcclellan, C. J.-R. c. Ballow vs. J. T. Collins ct al., appeal from Marengo cir cult court; reversed and remanded. w. H. Yancy vs. A. w. Woodall, appeal from Cherokee circuit court; affirmed
 Haralson, J.-Ida NJ Patton ~s. John D. Monroe ct al. appeal from Birming- ham city court; affirmed
 l.. c. Clements vs. Moses Holmes. ap- peal from Tuscaloosa chancery court; af- firmed
 Tyson. J.--Alexander D. Yampert vs state of Alabama, appeal from Talladega city court; reversed and remanded
 J. D. Garrison vs. r. B. Glass. appeal from Marengo circuit court affirmed.
 Sharpe, J.-H. NJ Smith vs. Southern Express company. appeal from Selma city court; affirmed.
 M Atkinson. administrator, vs South. ern Railway company appeal from Fay ette circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Dowdell, J.-T. H. Bradford vs. J. B. Boozier. appeal from Marengo circuit court reversed and remanded.
 J. w. Gaston vs. Marengo Improvement company: appeal from Marengo circuit court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
EichoId Lived in Selma.

Selma. February 1o.-(special 1.-The re- port received here of the death by his own hand in Mobile of Emanuel EichoId caused great sorrow. as the deceased had many friends and several relatives in sel- ma. It was here over a quarter of cen :. tury ago, when in business with J. C.. Adler and Marx Levi. he made the start in the commercial world that enabled him to retire from active business life nor long while ago with several hundred thousand dollars to his credit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
MAKES VALUABLE FIND.
Mineraloeist Discovers Sulphur Phos-
 phatc in Jackson County.

Scottsboro, February (SpeciaL)-W. B. Loweman, the geologist and expert miner ologist, who has been in this county for several months and discovered valuable onyx in cave in Marshall county a short time ago, has also made a rich discovery of surface phosphate. The vein is a large one, and If 1t improves as it is mined 1t will indeed be bonanza and will reyo- lutionize things in Jackson county
 The phosphate discovered is near Scotts- boro and of a very superior quality. MT. Loweman proposes to develop it as soon as the onyx mine is in thorough oper- ation. Several capitalists from Cleveland. O., are expected here this week and will be the guests of MT. Loweman. They come for the purpose of looking the ground over, and taking stock if an agree meDt can be arrived at.
 MT. Loweman says that coal of very superior quality is to be found in great abundance near Scottsboro. It is of the hard or anthracite variety. In speaking of the specimens of onyx exhibited by him he says that they are only the sur face specimens and that after mining be- gins in earnest the beauty of the stone will be a revelat ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Musical in Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, February 10.-(Special. )-The Rev. and Mrs l.. o. Dawson entertained at most delightful musical last evening at their home on Eighth street compli- mentary to their guest, Miss Lizzie Wright. of Montgomery. After a charm ing musical programme the evening was spent in preparing chafing-dish delica- cies The Rev. and Mrs. Dawson are a most charming host and hostess, and ths following guests last evening enjoyed the occasion: Miss Mary Howell Nabors Miss Sallie Lou Walker, Miss Oda Clos son, Miss Florence Inez Jaynes, Mrs. w. A Collier, Dr. H. C. Hassell Prof. J. P Ludubuehl. W. A. Collier, Tom Garner and Harry N. Eddins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Republicans Busy in Calhoun.

Anniston, February 10-(Special.) )-Re- publican politics are warming up in this section, and the three factions are hard at work. The referee faction, headed by Postmaster J. M. Ragan. and Commits sioner E. M. Lewis, has had beat meet ings all over the country and will hold a county convention next Saturday here. This faction will also hold a convention for the Fourth congressional district on Tuesday. February 23. at Calera. The faction known as the Lily Whites will hold a congressional convention at Talla- dega on the same day and have issued a call for this county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Tuscaloosa Y. M. c. A. Io In a Flour
 ishing Condition.

Tuscaloosa, February 1O-(Special) )-The Young Mems Christian association had a large and enthusiastic meeting last even ing. the purpose of the meeting being the election of officers which resulted as fol- lows: President, Robinson Brown; vice president, Dr. T. M. Leatherwood; record ing secretary. Marvin Copeland; treasurer J. Festus Hardin; directors, B. B. Coop CT. Frank S. Moody, W. A. Houghton, Dr. w E. Bingham.
 Short speeches were made by each of the newly elected officers. who expressed much enthusiasm. The association has re- gently taken on new life. and last even ing a number of applications were turned in. The membership now numbers 195.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Challenge Attracts Interest.

The challenge sent by President John V. Smith to B. B. Conner for a joint can vass of the state for the presidency of the railroad commissions- is attracting special attention in political circles.
 When MT. Conner spoke in Montgomery last week, he stated that he would be glad to meet Mir. Smith on the stump and it is therefore thought that Mfr Smiths formal challenge will be accept ed Both men are good takers and it is expected that the fur will fly in all directions where the two meet
 It is not believed that either of the other candidates will enter into the de- bate. being content to pursue their ori- ginal quiet campaign. They seem to be enjoying the squabble that will follow the joint debate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
School Board Elected.

Tuscaloosa. February 1O.-(Special. )--At a meeting of the board of county com missioners yesterday the school board was elected. which consists of the county su- perintendent of education. county sur- veyor and a member of the board of com missioners. The officers elected were Su- perintendent John T. Bealle. Surveyor Robert Bell and Commissioner J. T. Gar ner. Under the new low the officers are to divide the county into proper school districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
BRYAN EXPECTED
 IN MONTGOMERY
WILL PROBABLY BE GREETED BY LARGE AUDIENCE IN MoNTGOM- FRY E-CoMER-SMlTH FIGHT IS WAKING WARM.

Montgomery, February 10.--(Special.)- Special arrangements are being made to entertain Col. w. J. Bryan during his visit here. He is expected to reach Mont gomery tomorrow evening at o'clock. Colonel Bryan will speak at the Montgom- cry theatre and will be greeted by a very large audience. Admission to the theatre will be free.
 Colonel Bryan will probably go from Montgomery to Florida, where he will visit his kinsman. Governor Jennings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Killed By F aIIing Rock.

Anniston. February 10.-(Special. J. While working at Zuber's rock quarry near Rock Springs, on the Louisville and Nashville railroad, on Saturday, heavy stone fell upon the head of Louis Ham, mond, a white man. knocking him insen- sible. He was carried to his home and suffered intense agony until Sunday af- ternoon. when death resulted He was buried at Bethel church on Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
Social and Personal.

A number of the citizens of Bessemer went to Birmingham this afternoon 10 hear the address of the Hon. William Jennings Bryan.
 Mrs. A. H. Handy will entertain the Young Ladies' club next Friday afternoon at her home on Fifth avenue.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Jones' boro Baptist church will give a Valentine social next Monday afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. Hopkins.
 Mrs. J. w. Carter entertained a num- ber of friends this afternoon at her home On Fifth avenue.
 MT Joseph M. Dill, Jr., who has been a student of Lehigh university, Pa.. has re- turned home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-11
outIived the Doctors.

scottsboro, February 10.-(Special.)- Twenty years ago five of the most promi- nent physicians in this section assembled at the home of Mrs. Amy Cunningham in Scottsboro to perform an operation upon her, but after an examination and con- sultation together decided that 1t would not do, and said that her death was only a question of few hours. Now all five of the doctors are dead and buried, and Mrs Cunningham. who was a widow at the time, was married last week.