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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
MANY VISITORS
IN SAVANNAH
BIG EXCURSIONS HANDLED.
BEST WEEK OF SEASON HAS
BROUGHT IN OVER 1000 PEOPLE.

Atlantic Coast Line SweIIed Total
With Three Trains From An
Western Points as Far as Mont
EOmerY-CentraI of Georgia anu
SeabOnrd Air Line Ran Popular
Excursions Into City-VisitOrs
Pleased with City's Numerous At
fractions.
Savannah is this week entertaining
over 1000 visitors from Georgia, Ala
bama and Florida points brought in
by the Coast Line, the Central of
Georgia and the Seaboard.
Hotels and boarding houses have
been doing a rushing business, while
all branches of trade in the city have
felt the impetus of their presence. The
street railway company and the va
rious resorts around the city have been
benefited perhaps most of all. The rec
ord for the present week, of visitors
brought in by the railroads, is the best
for the season.
Roads That Helped.
More than half of the visitors have
been brought in by the Atlantic Coast
Line on their midsummer excursion
from the west. including Montgomery.
The first train was brought in Monday
night and two others Wednesday night.
A total of nearly 24OO passengers were
handled into the city.
This morning the Seaboard Air Line
will bring in an excursion from Macon
and points on the Macon and Birming-
ham There will probably be 700 people
aboard Monday the same road brought
in an excursion from Macon carrying
about 500.
The Central of Georgia brought in a
large excursion from Atlanta Tuesday,
carrying over 700 passengers. An ex-
cursion was brought in by the road
from Columbus and adjacent points
Wednesday, carrying about 200 passen-
gers.
High Personnel of Crowd.
One noticeable feature of the crowds
is it's generally high personel. While
the rates have been very low the fact
that the roads generally gave pas
sengers the privilege of spending three
days in the city, tended to attract a
class of visitors who proved most adj
vantageous to Savannah.
Nearly all of the visitors have gone
to Tybee and Thunderbolt, while the
other resorts have been well patronized
And while Savannah has been pleased
with her visitors and their general
high grade, the visitors themselves
have evidently found the city and its
environments worth their trip. On the
streets, at the hotels, or at the pleasure
resorts almost unanimously they have
been ready to enjoy what was offered,
and have felt that they received their
moneys worth.
Owing to the fact that the crowds
have been coming and going during
the week the full number have not
been in the city on any one day, though
to-day there will be very large crowd
in the city and at the various resorts.
To-night's trains will probably car
ry back nearly 1000 people in all di-
rections.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
SAVANNAH'S EXHIBITS
AT ST. LOUIS FAIR.
Reflect Great Credit on city, Says
j. A. Nelson.

Reflect Great Credit on city, Says
J. A. Nelson.
Mr. j. A. Nelson, editor of the Cotton
Trade Journal. returned to Savannah
yesterday morning after a trip that
took him through Tennessee, to st.
Louis, Chicago and into Iowa Every
where, and especially in the Northwest.
he found crops in an excellent condition
and the outlook one that promises UNI
usual prosperity.
Mr.. Nelson was particularly pleased
while visiting the fair to see the very
excellent exhibits that have been
placed there by Savannah and to OBJ
serve the attention that they are at
tracing. Chief of these in interest is
that of the naval stores exhibit of the
Board of Trade. As part of this ex-
hibit a barrel of rosin samples to be
given away as souvenirs draws the at
tention of all visitors. While the Sa-
MAMMALIAN was present a number of
ladies were making a vigorous hunt
through it to get blocks of the pale
grades, which We're rather scarce be-
cause of the selection to which the lot
had already been submitted
Another exhibit that was of more
than usual interest was that of samples
of sea island cotton of all grades and
some of the products of this staple
which had been placed at the fair 10y
some of the Savannah factors. One of
the chief objects of Mr.. Nelson's visit
was to secure all possible information
having any bearing on the cotton trade
and he was luther surprised to ind
that the exhibits were hardly so nu-
merous or complete as the value Of the
cotton crop to this country and to the
world would have made fitting.
That those in charge OF the cotton
exhibit do realize the value and i'm
portance Of the cotton industry is
shown, however by card containing
much information in regard to this
crop in comparison with the other
crops of the country. This shows that
it is the second most valuable crop
i'm the country, being exceeded only by
the corn production. The value of the
total crop for the present year was
given at $650000,000 that of Georgia
alone being placed at SS00O0,000. The
corn crop is valued at $1,000 0000 900 and
the wheat crop at S450, 900. 600 1t was
stated also that the exports of the
crop of this year would bring into this
country, $S5O000.000 or more than all
the exports of wheat. corn, flour. oats
and other grains combined. which are
worth but $150000.O00. OF the worlds
crop of cotton. the South produces
about so per cent.
The Savannah visitor was also at
traCted to "a part of the exhibit from
the Philippines, showing specimens of
a number of gums taken from the pine
indigenous TO those islands The speci-
mems were many and varied. but
were In a crude state. II was stated
that little effort is made to develop
this industry. because of the wild tribes
that inhabit the forests which makes
the working OF the trees very hazardous
for the workmen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
LIST OF DELINQUENT
MEMBERS OF LIBRARY.
Those Having Books Out over Time
Furnished to Lawyers.

Ahose having Books out over Time
Furnished to Lawyers.
Vigorous steps will be taken at once
against persons who have taken books
out of the Public Library and have
kept them out beyond the time for their
return. If mild means fail. it is prob
able that legal proceedings will be TAX
en- against the offenders.
This much was arranged for at a
meeting of the Board of Managers of
the library held last night attended by
the following members Messrs. John
Nj. Thomas, Otis Ashmore, H. G. Cum
ningham, A. A. Lawrence, Thomas
Gamble and DR.. r. j. Num-.
The question had been taken up at
the previous meeting when it was de-
cided to appoint d committee of law
yers to look into the matter. The
lawyers We're Messrs. H. G. Cunning
ham, A. A. Lawrence and w. w.
MackaH
Last night list of the books missing
and the persons who had taken them
out was furnished this committee, who
will take some action at once. The
first step will be the writing of a let
ter to each delinquent, stating the case
clearly. For those who do not re-
spond there will be something else.
The report of Mr. Ashmore, as chair
man of the Library Committee, was
read giving the number of books TAX
Ell out for the last month and the at
tendance. The different kinds of
books were also summarized in groups.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
EMMETT PARK WILL
BE IMPROVED SOON
stone VIII BE Ordered mt Once and
Work Started.

stone VIII BE Ordered mt Once and
Work Started.
The improvement of Emmett Park,
according to the plan adopted by
Council Wednesday afternoon, will be
started as soon as Director of Public
Works Gadsden returns from his sum-
mer vacation.
The curbing. which is to border the
driveway that will be laid out, will be
ordered at once, Mayor Myers stated
yesterday No further improvement of
the park, other than the laying out of
the driveway, will be made in the very
near future.
The decree of the court which de-
clared the place a public park was IS
sued some time ago, but the city au-
thorities have been slow in acting up
on it. Plans for the improvement of
the park were first made by the Park
and Tree Commission, but these were
turned down by Council.
The plan which was accepted, made
according to the decree of the court,
was made by the city engineers Office
force. 1t was adopted by the Streets
and Lanes Committee, which presented
the plan to Council.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
FIRST DAMAGE SUIT
FOR OCTOBER TERM
G. II. VicI&ery Claims He Was DAM
aged $1,000 by False Arrest.

G. II. Vicl&ery Claims He Was DAM
aged $1,000 by False Arrest.
G. H. Vickery instituted suit yester-
day in the Superior Court against Alex
Mendel, P. H. Broome and w. F.
Sims for damages for false arrest,
amounting to $1,000.
He claims that he was asked to pay
a market fee of 25 cents for selling his
wares near the City Market. Being on
the corner of Jefferson and st. Julian
streets and without the market limits,
he says he refused; whereupon upoh
Mr.. Broome and Mr.. Mendel insisted
on his arrest.
Rather than go to Jail, he says, he
secured 25 cents from his wife and
paid the fee under protest. He claims
that he was damaged $500 by the in
cident.
The plaintiff is represented by Mr.. J.
Hartridge Smith. The case is the first
damage suit returnable to the Octc-
Der term. which was provided for by
the recent session of the Legislature.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
PLANS ARE READY
FOR SKYSCRAPER
NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
PLANS FOR TEN STORY STRUCTURE
HAVE BEEN COMPLETED

Bids Will BE Asked for mt Once
Buildings, But the Ten story
Structure is the One That VIII
Probably BE Erected-WOrIS is to
he started Promptly on Oct. I.
The Building VIII Include All
Modern COnveniences.
Plans for the new National Bank of
Savannah building, to be erected at
Bull ana Broughton streets, have been
completed by Architect H. w. Wit
cover, and bids will be advertised for
within the next week.
There are two sets of plans, one for
a ten-story structure. 1t is very prob
able that the ten-story building will be
erected.
No definite decision will be an
nounced as to which building is to be
erected until bids for the construction
have been received. Contractors will
be asked to submit bids on both sets Of
plans, and the contract will then be
let.
These bids are to he submitted at an
early date so the contract may be let
and work started by Oct. l. All of the
tenants in the buildings on the site
have made arrangements to move in a
short time, so that by October they
will all be out of the way and there will
be no excuse for delay.
The five-story building will, if select
ed, which is not probable, be of Geor-
gia marble and limestone. The Geor-
gia marble is preferred by the bank Of
fcials, if the difference in cost is not
toe great
The ten-story will have the lower
stories of the Georgia marble and the
upper stories of brick and terra Gotta,
Both designs are very handsome. The
building, whether five or ten stories,
will be the handsomest in Savannah, it
is intended.
1t is to be equipped with all the mod
ern conveniences of a New York sky
scraper. Not a single improvement
known to the builders of to-day will be
omitted in construction. 1t is to be
made as handsome and as convenient
as possible. even in the smallest de-
tails.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
DELEGATES CHOSEN BY
JOS. DEVLlN BRANCH.
Resolution Adopted Inviting Hon.
John f. Redmond to savannah.

Resolution Adopted Inviting Hon.
John r. Redmond to savannah.
A resolution inviting the Hon. John
E. Redmond, NJ. p, to visit Savannah
was adopted by the Joseph Devlin
Branch of the United Irish League at
a meeting held last night at the Irish
American Society's hall
No particular time was named in the
resolution for Mr.. Redmond's visit, as
the members desired to ask him to
come whenever it would be most con-
venient for him. 1t is probable the
visit will be made next month.
Messrs. NJ. J. Doyle, p. T. Foye, ].
L. Morrison, William Bohan and j. j.
Horrigan were chosen delegates to the
national convention, which meets in
New York on Aug. 80 and 81. Mr. NJ
J. Doyle presided at the meeting last
night. There was a large attendance
and great interest was displayed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
WAYCROSS NEGRO WAS
DRUNK AND DlSORDERLY.
Dragged White Woman Into vacant
House and Was Arrested.

Dragged White Woman Into vacant
House and Was Arrested.
Jim Branch, a negro from Waycross,
was arrested yesterday by Detective
Bostick on a charge of taking by force
a white woman into vacant house at
Tattnall and Berrien streets. The ne
gro is also charged with being drunk
and disorderly and drawing Il pistol
and threatening to kill Carrie Small, d
negro woman.
The negro woman followed Branch to
have him arrested, and it was then that
he drew the pistol on her. 1t was
thought at the time he was arrested
that he might have been guilty of a far
more serious charge than the ones now
booked against him.
Detective Bostick, who worked some
time on the case. was unable to find
any evidence to show that such was
the case. however. A number of the
negroes who came to the city with
Branch, attempted to get him released
on bond, but the police refused to let
him 60
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
GRAND PATRIARCH RANDALL
WILL ATTEND ENCAMPMENT.

Committee VIII Meet Him This
Morning and Escort Him to De Soto.
Grand Patriach Barney C. Randall,
Grand Encampment, l. o. o. F., will
reach Savannah from, Griffin this morn
ing. He will be met at the train by
the following committee: DR.. A.
Jasme, Mr.. V. J. Basler and Mr.. George
w. TR,mas of Savannah Encampment,
and Mr. H. G. Ward of Magnolia En-
campment. He will be escorted to the
De Soto.
During the day Mr.. Randall will be
escorted over the city, this being his
first visit since he was elected to his
present position.
AT $50 o'clock he will attend the reg
ular meeting Of the Savannah En-
campment, where the second degree
will be conferred on six candidates
Refreshments will be served after the
session and a smoker given.
An invitation has been extended to
Magnolia Encampment and a notice
sent to each member. 1t is expected
that there will be a large attendance
at to-night's meeting.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
EVANGELIST URGED
GOOD LITERATURE,
Rev. G. NJ. Ledbetter Spoke On
Thought" at Tent Services.

Rev. c. NJ. Ledbetter Spoke On
Thought" at Tent Services.
Rev. c. M. Ledbetter at the Metho-
dist tent service last night, reading
from the eighth chapter of PHILIPPIANS,
preached a sermon on the subject,
Thought"
He spoke of the power and effect of
thought, showing how thought is a
dynamic of good or evil, according as
it is pure or impure. The evangelist
urged his hearers to cultivate a love
for good literature and wholesome
thought.
This afternoon at o'clock, Mr.. Led
better will preach a special sermon to
children. Mr.. LedEetter is president
of the Sunday-school Board of the
South Georgia Conference, and is
Hereford qualified to entertain as
well as instruct the children. The SER
mon tonight, though it is meant to
be heard by all, will be especially ad-
dressed to men, and particularly to
husbands. All the members of the
Methodist Union Church are urged to
be present.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
FIREMEN's Picnic A SUCCESS.

There was a large attendance at the
fremen's picnic at Tybee yesterday.
which was given for the benefit OF
Mrs Kain. the widow Of the fireman
killed at the Slater building FIRE.
AT Bohan's pavilion there was music
for dancing all afternoon and evening
Most OF the crowd waited until the
last train last night before returning
10 the city quite sum was realized
from the picnic. The proceeds will be
added 10 the fund already raised for
the relief Of the iiroman'E widow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
WANTED TO LYNCH
BLOODY NEGRO PRISONER.

Sergt Joseph NJ. Connolly of the
Ocean Steamship Company yesterday
carried away Ishmael Brown, the negro
charged with breaking into a railroad
station and postoffice at Herndon.
Brown resisted Sergt. Connolly des-
perately Wednesday, when he was ar
rested, and the negro was badly
bloodied in the fight While coming
to Savannah, Sergt. Connolly met some
of the men who had been to States
boro. and thew at first wanted to
lynch Brown, thinking he was one OF
the negroes released from Statesboro
tail
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
skin Parasites

Live and multiply in the skin of the
sufferer from letter, Itch, Ring Worm
and similar skin diseases. 1t is hor-
rible for one to be fed upon in this
manner Fortunately the sufferer is
no longer helpless. One box of Tet-
terine will destroy the germs and re-
store the skin to a perfectly healthy
condition. Physicians prescribe and
druggists indorse it. If you have a
friend suffering from such troubles tell
him of Tetterine; so cents at druggists
or by mail from ]. I. Shuptrine, Sa-
Yannah. Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
NEW CAPTAIN COMING
FOR SALVATION ARMY

During the early part of next week
Capt and Mrs. Harmon of Atlanta are
expected to arrive in the city and take
charge of the Salvation Army work
here.
For several weeks the local corps of
the army has been. without a head, and
the work has been in charge of an
ensign. Much has been accomplished,
however, and Capt. Harmon will find
affairs here in good condition.
1t is expected that an aggressive
campaign will be opened shortly after
the arrival of the new captain. Staff
Captain Berriman of Atlanta may ac-
company Capt Harmon and lend his
aid in opening a series of special meet
ingS,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
OPERATOR PEBBLES DID WELL.

The very excellent service given by
Mr.. d. e. PEBBLES, a Savannah opera
tor of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, sent from this city to States
boro during the trial of the murderers
of the Hodges family, was appreciated
by the newspapers who were being
served from the scene Of trouble. Al
though Operator PEBBLES was called
upon at all hours of the day and night
he stood the severe test, and the serv-
ice he rendered could not have been
inproyed upOn
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

The Central of Georgia Railway Of
fers quickest and best service to ST
Louis: Leave Savannah 700 a. m.
arrive st. Louis next day 1:35 D. m.
Leave Savannah 300 p. M. arrive ST.
Louis second morning 7:0s a. m.
For rates, sleeping and parlor car
reservations, etc. apply to ]. s..
Holmes. c. T. & =. A., 81 Bull street
Savannah.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
1.-THE LYNCH ERA"
WILL BE DISCUSSED,

In a special sermon at Trinity
Methodist Church Sunday night, Rev.
DR.. A. NJ. Williams. the pastor. will
have something TO say about Tues
days burning at Statesboro. THE
Lynch Era" will be the subject of DR..
Williams sermon. He has not yet
prepared the sermon, and it is not
known what his outline will be- He
stated yesterday that he did not know
whether he would make any reference
TO the part the militia played in the
defence of the prisoners.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
RECEIVER WAS NAMED.

Judge A. II. MacDonell, referee in
bankruptcy, yesterday appointed Mr..
w. L. Wilson receiver of McDonough
& Co. and j. j. McDonough, a petit
ton in involuntary bankruptcy hav-
ing been instituted in the United States
court against them. The moving cred
itors, who are represented by Gar
rard g. Meldrim, are E. A. Well and
others.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
EscArEp CONVICT CAPTUREp.

Eddie Moore, an escaped convict
from Chatham county ohaingang. was
arrested last night by Patrolman
Hicks. There was another man with
Moore, who is wanted, when the Off
Ger appeared. but he made his escape.
Patrolman Hicks had to let one or the
other of them escape, and he decided to
"a tph Moore
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
s2O.Io 81. Louis ana Returp

Southern Railway will sell round
trip tickets from Savannah 10 ST.
Louis at above very low rate on each
Tuesday In August limited IN ton
days. The best route and service
call az or phone City Ticket or
nee. in Bull street. for informa.
tiou.--Ed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
Hot Springs, Arkansas, one Fare
plus $500 for the Round Trip.

Tickets on sale every Wednesday
and Saturday during July, August and
September Return limit sixty days.
The Frisco System in connection
with the Rock Island System from
Memphis offers the best route.
Write for literature and fun particu-
lars. S. l.. Parrot. District Passenger
Agent. Atlanta, Ga.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
Pnrty to snn Francisco.

Mr.. S. L. PARROT of Atlanta, divi-
sion passenger agent of the Frisco and
the purpose of looking after the bust
ness to the knight Templars conclave
and of the meeting of the Sovereign
Lodge l. O. O. f. The Central of Geor-
gia will start the movement from Sa-
vannah and the party will be handled
from Birmingham by the 'Frisco.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19

The Seaboard Air Line has awarded
the contract for building a new freight
depot at Tampa. The award was made
IN Savannah. the successful hid being
made by Mr. C. Il. Davis OF Manatee,
who offered TO do the work for Sl3. 800.
The total expense will be in the neigh
porhood Of $4,000.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
81. LOus Exposition

Merchants and Miners Transporta-
ton Company have on sale Special Ex-
cursion tickets TO st. Louis and re-
turn. allowing stop-over at Baltimore.
Washington, Deer Park and Oakland
Most delightful sea trip Gorgeous
mountain scenery. Send for Worlds
Fair folder. w. w. Tull. ACT. ~
Bull street-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
NEGRO's FOOT MASHED.

Tom Lewis, a negro, had his foot
badly crushed at the Gwinnett street
crossing of the Atlantic Coast Line
early yesterday morning. The police
ambulance was summoned and the
negro was carried to the Georgia In
Urinary. He is not in a very serious
condition. Dr. Clay, physician for the
Coast Line, attended him.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
Notice TO the Public

On SATURDAY AFTERNOONS
and EVENINGS The Morning
News will NOT furnish by TELE-
PHONES either from Phones 241
or 21O the Baseball scores, Base
ball scores will be promptly bulle-
tined at the end of each game.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
sELLIYG wITHoUT 4 LICENSE.

For selling vegetables on the street
without a license. Abraham Smith. a
negro. was arrested by Patrolman
Laird yesterday morning. There have
been several cases made recently
against negroes selling on the streets
without liccns
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
Worlds Fair, st. Louis, via Central
of Georgia nv.

Low rates, shortest route, quickest
time! Choice of two routes. via At
lanta and Nashville or Birmingham
Sleeping cars all the way.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
OLD NEGRO DROWNED
AT CATTLE PARK.
Throwing Cast Net When He Lost
Balance and Fell Into Water.

oHAohCC anu rem lhAO WateFs
The body of Titus Butler, an aged
negro, was found near Cattle Park
early yesterday morning.
He had been drowned the day be-
fore, while out casting alone. In throw
ing the cast net, the old man is sup
posed to have lost his balance and
fallen overheard
The body had been partially eaten
by sharks and was badly mutilated.
Coroner Keller was notified of the
gruesome find and made an investiga-
ton of the case. No inquest was held
however. The coroner gave permits
sion for the body to be buried, and
this was done in the afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-08-19
S2O.1O st. Louis and Return
via Seaboard Air Line nv.

Every Tuesday during August. The
above is the coach excursion rate and
tickets are limited ten days. Full in
formation at city ticket office, No. 7
Bull street. Phone 2S.--ad.