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The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
CHURCHES KICKED
ON CARNIVAL
MINISTERS WERE IN ARMS.
COUNCIL YIELDED AND CARNIVAL,
co. THREATENS SUIT.

Street Fair Had Been Decided on
for the Week Before Christmas.
In Difference to the Churches the
Council Revoked Its Agreement
With the Carnival Company
Which Now Threatens the Council
With a Damage Suit.
Waycross, Ga, Dec. 12.-The action
of the City Council in granting per-
mission for carnival and street fair
to be held the week before Christmas.
created a great stir among the
churches yesterday, and this morning
at special meeting of Council it was
decided to revoke the action taken
Friday night.
From every pulpit in Waycross the
street fair was condemned. and a ris-
ing vote against the carnival was TAX
en- IN nearly every church. Saturday
night and this morning petitions were
circulated requesting the Council to
rescind the license granted the carni-
val company, and this morning several
ministers and large number of BUSH
ness men were present at the Conn
cli meeting in support of the petitions.
Both sides of the question was heard
peIore the final resembling vote was
IL Is likely that the city authorities
WIN nave a damage suit on their hands
Dc result OF the action taken to-
day. One of the proprietors of the
carnival company arrived in Waycross
Tonight from Cordele, and has en-
pioyed Judge j. L. Sweat as counsel
Inc company claims that they have
peen put to considerable expense in
aoVertlsing the carnival after the CITY
Eouncll granted it permission to show
IN Waycross, and it is said that it
is now too late to arrange with anv
otner city for the week, which had
Oeen set apart for Waycross.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Mr. T. F. Moore of Cairo, Ga, is at
the Pulaski.
Mr.. j. L. Stubs of Claxton is at the
Screven House.
Mr.. G. w. Pritchard of Charlotte is
at the Pulaski
Mr.. C. L. Gates of Atlanta is stop
ping at the Pulaski.
Mr.. r. A. Forrest Of Atlanta is at
the Screven House.
DR.. j. M. Covington Of woodsboro.
N. c., is at the De Soto.
Mr.. W. H. Cunningham of Arlington.
Ca, is at the Pulaski.
DIR. William B. Ryan of Ridgeland,
5. c., is at the De Soto.
DR.. w. p. Adamsville of Tampa is
stopping at the De Soto.
DR.. ]. L. Edgar of Clearwater, Fla,
is at the Screven House.
Mr.. John w. Nichols, Jr., of Augusta
is stopping at the Pulaski.
Mr.. w. j. Walker of Thyre Ga.
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. J. T. Willis of Augusta is regis
tered at the Screven House.
DR.. H. M. Jeffords of Sylvester, Ca,
is registered at the De Soto.
DR.. e. l.. Patterson of Barnwell, s.
c., is stopping at the De Soto.
DR.. and Mrs. C. p. Aimar, Jr., of
Charleston are at the De Soto.
DIR. S. J. Mattel and his daughter of
Mattel, Ala, are registered at the De
Soto.
Mr.. j. +. Linder of Wrightsville
Ga. registered at the Screven House
yesterday.
DIR. and Mrs. B. G. Gregg and DIR.
James Evans OF Florence, S. c., are
registered at the De Soto.
DR.. and Mrs. b. o. Daniels, DIR. Har-
ry Armsworth and Miss Blandee
Armsworth of Thcmasville are stop
ping at the Pulaski.
Mayor Myers, who went to Macon
Sunday to attend a meeting of the
directors of the Macon street railway
yesterday, is expected to return to the
city this morning
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
CITY BREvITIES.

Charged with drawing a pistol on
Dennis Mccarthy, ]. B. Harrell, a SOL
der from Fort Screven was fined $40
or thirty days in Police Court yester-
day morning.
w. j. Britt, the white man who was
arrested Saturday night for shooting
pistol on the street in dangerous
proximity to several ladies. was fined
Sl5 or thirty days on the gang in
Police Court yesterday morning.
H. L. Smith a young white man
charged with fourishing a pistol in
house on Oglethorpe avenue, east,
occupied by Bessie Morgan was given
a hearing before the Recorder yester-
day morning and bound over to the
City Court.
Tom Halliday and Clarence Wash
mgton, who were arrested Monday
on the charge of kidnapping a child
or which Halliday was the father,
were discharged by Recorder Myrick
yesterday morning. The child had been
restored to the mother.
Lizzie Johnson, widow of J. IT.
Johnson, yesterday petitioned the
Court of Ordinary to appoint Edward
u. DesVerny, executor of the estate
OF her husband, which is valued at Sc
OOO johnson was the colored under
taker who died several days ago.
Mrs. Dora Jackson yesterday petit
TONED the Superior Court to adopt
Edith Sapphira Kirkland, and change
her name to Edith Sapphire Jackson.
The father of the child is dead and the
mother gave her consent to the adop-
ton. Judge Cam granted the petition.
In accordance with a decree of the
Superior Court handed down at the
June term the mortgage of P. r. Co
hen against John I. Rowland was
foreclosed yesterday. The amount to
be recovered is $500 and court costs.
Mr.. Lewis b. Flood has been ap-
pointed sub-clerk in the postoffice.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
OPENED A DECOY LETTER
And Former Negro Candidate for
Congress Must Pay the Penalty.


Charleston, S. c., Dec. 12.-In the
United States District Court to-day
Aaron P, Prioleau, recently a Repub-
lican candidate for Congress in the
First district. was found guilty on a
charge of tampering with the mails,
opening and OBTAINING certain mark
ed decoy letter. which had been plac-
ed in a pouch on his car, while a
postal clerk on a branch Of the At
lantic Coast Line.
The alleged offense occurred in July,
1902, and the trial was several times
postponed on account of the illness of
the principal witness for the United
States, Inspector Smyth, who has been
very i'll. He returned from Arizona to
Charleston this week and gave tes-
timony which apparently was conclu-
sive.
The Congressional aspirant, who is
black negro, was in court and was
represented by two negro lawyers.
First the jury came in and reported
that 1t stood IL to /. and the one had
reasonable doubts Judge BraWIey
explained the meaning of the term and
sent them back. and later a verdict
of guilty with recommendation to
mercy was brought in. Among the
jurymen was one black negro. A mo-
ton for new trial will be argued to-
morrow.
Three candidates were in the con-
gressional race for First district.
George S. Legare, Democrat, to sue
coed himself, j. A. holland, white, Re-
publican and Aaron r. Prioleau, coll
ored, Republican. Each of the Repub-
lican candidates received IS votes and
Legare 1851 in Charleston county.
among the petit jurymen drawn for
this term was ]. A. Noland. but he
was drawn previous to the Prioleau
case, and did not therefore have TO
confront his opponent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
AT NEW ORLEANS.

New Orleans, Dec. 1.-THE beaten
favorites to-day were Fallona, Dan
McKenna and Garnish. Spencerian
again showed her quality by winning
the handicap with top weight up ana
in spite Of serious interference fer the
greater part of the distance.
First Race-Four and a half fur
longs. Eyaskill. to /, won, with
Dancing Nun, is to !, second. and
Dixie Andrews, s to l, third. Time
$50 AS.
Second Race-One and one-sixteenth
miles. Lady Fonso. to 1, won. with
Lenden, 10 to /, second, and Catalina.
TO /, third. Time 1856 2-5.
Third Race-One mile Careless. 4 TO
!, won, with Mauser. 8 to 1, second.
and Garnish, s to 5. third. Time
1:49 As.
Fourth Race-Handicap, one mile.
Spencerian, 3 to s, won, with Lura-
lighter. 16 to 5. second. and Gus
Heidorn, 5 to /, third. Time 1850
Fifth Race-Seven furlongs. Jo-
settle, IL to g. won. with Cardinal
Wolsey, 2 to !, second. and Lampoon.
z TO /, third. Time 1885 1-5.
sixth Race-Seven furlongs. Miladi
Love, 5 TO 8, won, with Merry Aero
bat, 10 10 5, second, and The Laurel.
60 TO ], third. Time 1886 I-5.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
AUCTION SALES FUTURE DAYS.
EXECUTORS SALE.
join l. ARoHER. Auctieneer.

JOEtN liz AtCHEHs AuctfOneeEs
The undersigned, as executors of the
estate of George w. Owens, late of the
county of Chatham and the state of
Georgia, deceased, under and by virtue
of a decree in Chatham Superior Court,
will sell before the Court House door
of said county, during the legal hours
of sale, on the first Tuesday in January,
1905, the same being the third Ord
day of said month, the following real
estate in the city of Savannah, said
county and state:
Lot six (6) Derby ward, Jekyle Ty-
thing, the same being on the north
east corner of Bull and Bryan streets
Lot one ~ Decker ward, Heathcote
Tything, the same being on the south
east corner of Congress and Barnard
streets
The eastern one-third Q-S) of lot
three go Derby ward, Jekyle Tything,
the same being on Bay street, just
east of the Savannah Trust Com
pany.
The western one-half of lot two %
Arson ward, First Tything, the same
being on Broughton street, just east
of the Marshall House.
Lot twenty-three (23) Trustees Gar
den, situated on Broughton street, be-
tween East Boundary and Reynolds
streets.
The eastern one-half (1a) of lot TWEEN
ty-two (22) South Oglethorpe ward,
the same being on Margaret street,
between West Broad and Farm streets.
Lot eight 80 Arson ward, Second
Tything, the same being on state
street, between Abereorn and Lincoln
streets.
The eastern one-half (1a) Of lot seven
ca Arson ward, First Tything, the
same being on State street. between
Abercorn and Drayton streets.
The western one-half 90 of lot seven
GO Arson ward, First Tything, the
same being on State street, between
Abercorn and Drayton streets.
Lot tx" Arson ward, situated on
Oglethorpe square, and bounded by
Abercorn, State, Lincoln and President
streets.
Also three second preferred income
bonds of the Central of Georgia Rail-
way Company.
Terms cash, purchasers paying for
titles.
Geo. w. Owens,
w. w. Owens,
T. Lloyd Owens,
Executors of the estate of George w.
Owens, lately deceased.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
SPECIAL RATE MADE
FOR MILITARY MEN.

Members OF the Lyceum Course have
offered special reduced rates to all
members of the military. who wish.
to hear the lecture of Capt Richmond
p. Hobson at the Guards Armory to-
night. Many members of the military
viii probably take advantage of this
offer.
By special request of the Lyceum
management, the Guards have offered
the use of their parlors after the lecture
for reception to be held by Capt.
Hobson. Any member of the audience
who desires to meet Capt. Hobson will
be presented to him at this reception.
The management of the Lyceum course
will have the reception in charge.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
business oPPoRTUNITIEs.

~~~~~~--~e~~-~~>~-~->---~-
FOR SALE, FIRST-C GLASS BAR
and fixtures; good patronage; a bar
gain for right party. Address Bar,
Morning News.
DRUG STORE, COMPRISING
soda fountain, fixtures and stock, for
sale; location one of best in Jackson
vile. Address Heffley Drug Company,
Jacksonville. Fla.
FOR SALE. TURPENTINE PRIV
ileges on $4,000 acres of pine timber,
very rich in rosin, in Nicaragua on
navigable stream. For particulars, r.
McWilliams Land Agency, 80 Com
mon street, New Orleans, La.
FOR SALE, AN ESTABLISHED
sheet metal business, complete in ev-
cry detail. cheap rent, big building,
excellent territory, and good will of
concern working in connection with It;
will sell at a bargain: good reason for
disposal; it will pay you to investi-
gate; answer quickly. Address Box
146 Charlotte. N. C.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
WITHAM PLANS To
KEEP COTTON UP
WANTS BANKERS TO MEET
TO SECURE 100 WAREHOUSES; IN
EACH STATE AND BOND THEM.

Method Would Then Be to Lend
Money to Farmers on Cotton
Stored in the Warehouses, which
Would he Safeguarded Against
Fire-Banks Would Corner Cotton
and Make 1t Bring Ten Cents.
Convention Called.
Atlanta, Dec. 12.-W. S. witham of
Atlanta, who is prominently identified
with forty to fifty state banks, has
arranged for a convention, to be held
here on Jan. 8, of the presidents of the
state bankers associations of the cot
ton growing states for the purpose of
considering plans for cornering the
remainder of the cotton crop and push
ing up the price so that the farmers
will get 10 cents for it.
Mr.. Witham has been in correspond
ence with these bank officers for some
time on this subject and has at last
arranged for meeting which they all
appear to think will be productive of
much good.
Mr. Williams plan is that the state
bankers associations in the cotton
states shall secure control of about 100
warehouses in each state, equip them
with automatic sprinklers for the pur-
pose of reducing insurance, have them
bonded and place them in charge of
bonded officials. A uniform rate of
storage is to be arranged throughout
the South.
Farmers depositing their cotton in
these warehouses will be issued re-
ceipts negotiable at any state bank.
Thus they can secure necessary adj
vances, and the capital and surplus of
hundreds of state banks will be en-
ployed in holding cotton for the farm
ers until the demand shall become
such as to push the price up to ten
cents.
1t is proposed to secure the coop
Grafton of the Southern spnners and
arrange to supply them with cotton at
fixed rate throughout the year. The
banks will profit, it is stated. by Sc
curing increased deposits from the
farmers and those who own the cot
ton.
1t is a gigantic scheme, Mr.. Whitman
says, but a simple one, and one in
which he feels confident of success
once the cooperation of the state
bankers of the cotton states is secured.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
SAYS JONAH WAS IN A SHIP
NOT IN A WHALE.
Ferrar FcntOn's Ira nsIatiOn of the
Jonah and the Whale Story.

Rev. H. Stiles Bradley of Trinity
Methodist Church Of Atlanta, called
attention Sunday to Ferrar Fenton's
version of the Jonah and the whale
story as translated from the Hebrew.
According to Ferrar Fenton, who is
regarded one of the most learned of
Biblical scholars and translators.
Jonah was not swallowed by a whale
when cast overheard by sailors, as
recorded in the accepted translation of
the Book of Jonah. Ferrar Fenton
finds in the original Hebrew that Jo-
nah was three days and three nights
in the hold of a ship named ''The
Great Fish"
According to his translation Jonah
did not rest in the belly of a fish,
whale" but was picked up by 1.-The
Great Fish,
During the course of his sermon,
Rev. Mr.. Bradley called the attention
of his congregation to this new ver-
sion. DR.. Bradley made no comment
on 1t. 1t was merely as a matter of
Information for his hearers that he
read this remarkable translation by
Ferrar Fenton.
Ia footnote relative to the differ
ence between the old translation and
the new Ferrar Fenton says:
Great Fish, was the name of the
ship mistranslated whale" in the YER
sion of the Greek translators, whose
blunder has been repeated by all SUBJ
sequent translators. i'm all languages.
to the perplexity of their readers, un-
til | decided to go back to the original
OF the prophet in his own Hebrew"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
FIRE ALMOST CAUSED PANIC
IN MACON CHURCH.

Macon. Ca, Dec 12.-Not a little
excitement was caused last night at
the Second Baptist Church in South
Macon by the cry of "firev shortly
after the services began. The church
was crowded and serious danger was
narrowly averted. At II was. several
women and children tainted. The first
intimation of the fire was when those
seated near the register saw a flame
shoot up near where the pipe came
through the floor. The alarm was Civ
en- and then came the excitement. In
vestigation showed that Il was a pile
of trash that had caught fire in the
basement. The fame was extinguished
by members OF the congregation with
buckets.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
FOURTH DISTRICT WILL
HOLD R0USING MEETING,

President James Mcbride of the
Fourth District Club expects the larg-
est turnout in the history of his ward
at the meeting to be held tomorrow
night in Harris street hall. Several
prominent speakers will be on hand
and an enthusiastic gathering is an
ticipated.
The Fourth District Club was the
first of the ward organizations to
make Endorsements for the present
campaign. President Mcbride says
the club will be very much in evil
dence in the torch light parade and
fireworks display which will take place
on Jan. 8, the night before the city
election
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
MISSl0NERS AT ST. PAUL'S
HAD LARGE CONGREGATIONS
Father Huntington and HushsOn
Arousing Much Interest.

Father Huntington and HuEhsOn
Accusing Much Interest.
Fathers Huntington and Hughson of
the Order of the Holy Cross, had a
large congregation at the Mission
services at St. Pauls Church last
night. There were four services dur
ing the day beginning with the cele-
bration of the Holy Communion at
7:3O o'clock There was a large con-
gregation at the 1920 o'clock service
and at the children's service in the
afternoon over one hundred and fifty
children gathered. At the night serv-
ice the ministers from several Sa-
vannah congregations were present.
The interest which began with the
opening of the Mission on Sunday
promises to continue through it.
The sermon last night was by
Father Huntington. His subject was
Conversion He discussed the vari-
Gus forms of conversion, the circum-
stances and conditions under which
conversion takes place, its effect upon
people of various temperaments, what
conversion is, what it means and its
necessity to the Christian life.
Father Huntington is a forceful
speaker. appealing directly to his con-
gregation in a simple yet effective man
ner and every word he utters conveys
a meaning.
The instructions" were given by
Father Hughson following the line of
discussion begun the night before on
What is needed to make you a sue
cess? How shall we know Gods pur-
pose?"
Father Hughson is an eloquent and
l.. 4 ~
the hearts of those who heard him.
The mission will continue until next
week Tuesday. The services to-day
win be the same as yesterday, Father
Hughson preaching tonight and
Father Huntington giving the in
struetions. The children's service at
4:30 o'clock promises to be a feature
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
SHRINERS MADE MERRY.
Surrender of the City to Them at
Americus.

Americas, Ga. Dec. Zone hum
dred mobiles of the Mystic Shrine made
the pilgrimage to Americas to-day and
made merry. In welcoming the visi-
tors to the city complete surrender
was made. the chief of police tender
ing the keys, which were accepted by
Illustrious Potentate Ernest A. Cults.
Hon. James Taylor made the address
Of welcome, Mr.. Cults responding.
The street parade this afternoon was
gorgeous, Illustrious Potentate Cults
and his royal suite from Savannah be-
ing drawn through the streets upon a
magnificent float. At the rear of the
pageant appeared twenty candidates
securely roped, who were initiated in
to the Order tonight.
The festivities concluded with a
sumptuous banquet at the Hotel Wind
sor. Representatives from many cities
took part in the ceremonies.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
THIS AGED MAN WAS
NO M00NSHINER.

Columbus, Ga, Dec. 12.-william
Collins. a Confederate veteran of Mer-
riwether county, who is over so years
OF age, was acquitted ofsthe charge of
moenshining in the federal court to-
day. White haired, with bent form
and weak voice, the old man took the
stand and asserted his innocence. saw
ing he had not distilled in twenty
years, having thrown away his CAP
and worm when Cleveland was elected
President"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
OmciaIs VIII Confer.

Charleston. S. c., Dec. 12.-President
Erwin of the Atlantic Coast Line,
Third Vice President Culp, c. H. Ack-
ert, general manager and T. c. Pow
ell, freight traffic manager, of the
Southern, are in Charleston for con-
ference concerning the betterment of
Charleston terminals, now owned
jointly by the two roads. They will
inspect the water front tomorrow
Improvements asked for are to meet
the increased commerce of the port.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
TIMBER LANDS ron SALE.

$4,000 ACRES PINE TIMBER, ON
navigable stream in Nicaragua, with
in 30 miles of ocean: for sale on fav-
orable terms; this timber is within 700
miles of Panama canal. For particu-
lars, r. McWilliams Land Agency, $40
Common street, Hennen building, New
Orleans, La.
VIRGIN PINE FOREST FOR SALE
in Calhoun county, West Florida; TO-
900 acres. Titles perfect. Want to
realize at once. Address S. S. Alder
man, Wewahitchka, West Florida.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
Y. w. @. A. HAPPENINGS.

The china painting class Of the Y .
w. c. A. has a number Of finished
paintings on exhibition, and the mem
bers are invited to call and see them.
The millinery class will meet to-
night. The members held an exhibit
ton last week and large number at
tended.
The class in fancy cooking will meet
this afternoon.
After Christmas two classes I'm chat
ing dish cooking will be organized and
will meet every Monday and Friday
afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
MEDICAL COLLEGES
Have Representatives in Convention
mt Birmingham.

Birmingham, Ala. Dec. 1.-THE
Southern Medical College Association,
composed of majority of the medical
colleges of the South, met here to-day
in annual convention. Twenty colleges
were represented. The first session
was consumed in listening to commit
tee reports and addresses. The most
important matter to be considered is to
fix the educational requirements of
students applying for admission to
medical colleges.
The annual convention of the South
ern Surgical and genealogical AS
ISOLATION viii begin its sessions here
tomorrow. These will last three days.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
WILL MOVE AT ONCE
TO COLLECT TAXES.
Mandate of Supreme Court Will
Soon BE Received.

Mandate of Supreme Court VIII
Soon be Received.
Atlanta, Dec. 12.-Attorney General
John C. Hart, received word from
Washington to-day that the mandate
of the Supreme Court Of the United
States, in the case in which the $780,,
900 of Western of Alabama stock held
by the Georgia Railroad was taxable.
would be sent to the Circuit Court
here on Dec. IA. Steps will be TAX
en- at once to collect the taxes due
the state on this stock.
In January there will be tried before
Judge Newman another suit involving
taxes on similar amount of the same
stock owned by the Central of Geor-
gia, but hypothecated in New York
as security for a bond issue.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
DROVE THE CUBANS
OUT OF LODGE ROOM.
American Golden Eagles Then Pro-
ceeded to Organize.


Tampa, Fla, Dec. 12.-Serious
trouble was narrowly averted to-
night between the Cuban and Ameri-
can members of the secret order of the
Knights of the Golden Eagle when an
injunction secured by the American
members was served on officers of the
lodge-all Cubans, prohibiting their
exercising the functions of officers any
longer. The lodge has 100 Cuban and
sixteen American members, and the
Americans claim the Cubans were
running things with high hand, hay-
ing bylaws and ritual translated into
and conducting meetings in the Span
ish language. Hence their appeal to
the courts.
When the writ was served at the
meeting a row occurred and the Gu
bans were put to rout, leaving the
lodge room precipitately with the
Americans in sole charge. The latter
proceeded to reorganize.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
FIRE ON TWO FLOORS
MAY HAVE BEEN SET.

Fire, seemingly of incendiary origin.
was discovered shortly before 70 o'clock
last night i'm the unoccupied frame
house at the southwest corner of
Anderson and Whitaker streets.
The APPARATUS from fire station No.
was summoned by messenger and the
blaze was extinguished before much
damage had been done. The hremen re-
ported that there was fire on both the
first and second floors upon their ar
rival,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-13
Veterans Attended Old Negroes Fun
ernI.

Macon. Ga, Dee. 12.-In response to
the request OF Commander Alb +. Jones
OF the r. A. Smith Camp Of Confed-
crate Veterans a number OF the MEM
beers OF that body attended the fun
eral this afternoon OF Green King, the
negro who several days ago was killed
by Hal Schoheld, young white man
OF Macon.
King was negro Of the ante-bol-
lum type and has for many years
been the mascot OF the camp, accom-
panyinR the members TO All OF the
reunions Re refused 20 accept pay
for bis services and had many friends
among the members ~ the camp.