Savannah Tribune

4711 Cures in 3 Days. 50c and $1.00 Bottles. Livingston's Drug Store, Bull and Congress. CHINESE HOLD OUR MESSAGES Steps Will Be Taken By Government to Supply Lines. FORCES TO WINTER IN CHINA Fifty Americans Arrive at Tien Tsin Direct From Pekin--Siege Battery Not Needed. Several communications reached Washington Tuesday from the United States officials in China, but being without dates in most cases, the government was by no means satisfied with the state of communications and the cabinet meeting held Tuesday afternoon give the larger part of its attention to the problem of rectifying this state of affairs. Evidence of interference with the messages have accumulated to a point where the government has determined to take steps to establish channels of its own and to employ the rather expensive device of a man of war plying between Shanghai and Che Foo for this purpose. Either the New Orleans or the Princeton will be ordered on this duty. Meanwhile word comes that rapid progress is making with the short cable which is to connect these points, and it is believed that within a week this means of communication will be open. Three messages from General Clause were received Tuesday and, whichey they cast no direct light on the military situation, they were inferentially important. One was as follows: "TAKU, China, Adjutant General, Washington: Siege battery not needed. CHAPPEL." The dispatch is in reply to an inquiry sent some time ago to General Chasse relative to the siege battery which was taken from Manila to Nagasaki to be sent to China if needed. Announcement was received of the arrival of the Garoune with eight companies of the First cavalry aboard at Kobe, Japan, and a companion ship with animals for the troopers. An order was sent from here to the government's agents at Kobe to divert the cavalry and their animals from that port to Manila, instead of allowing them to proceed to Taku, according to their original orders. General Chaffee's statement that he needs no siege battery, taken in connection with the diversion of the First cavalry which was bound for Taku to Manila, seems to make clear that there is no intention to enter into a prolonged campaign in China, such as would involve the use of heavy artillery, or of re-enforcements in the shape of men and horses. DIRECT FROM TIEN TSIN. TREN TSIN, August 25, Via Taku, August 27.—Fifty Americans, including the Misses Condin-Smith, Woodward and Paine, have arrived here from Pekin, which city they left five days ago by boat. The commissary department is preparing to establish an extensive winter base at Tong Ku. Lieutenant Waldron, of the Ninth United States infantry, received a serious sniping wound while patrolling at Hoshirin (? (Hoo Se Woo). The Russians, Germans and Japanese are constantly pushing troops on to Pekin. Officers who have arrived here from Pekin report that General Chaffee, commanding the American forces in China, is making all the necessary preparations to maintain 15,100 men through the winter. Fifteen of the American wounded, including the marines wounded during the siege of the legations, have arrived by boat from Pekim. Myers (?) (possibly Captain Myers), of the United States marine corps, is suffering from typhoid fever and can not be moved. A large batch of refugees is due here tomorrow. The American signal service corps, co-operating with that of the British, has completed the telegraph line from Pekin to Taku. WIFE-MUBDERER HANGED. Hiram Sharpe Pays Penalty of His Crime In the Jail at Decatur, Ga. At Decatur, Ga., Tuesday, Hiram Sharpe paid the death penalty on the gallows for the murder of his wife. As the court house clock struck the hour of 12 Sharpe stepped upon the trap of the gallows for the rope to be placed about his neck and at 12:03 he swung to his death. His neck was broken by the fall. In ten minutes he was dead. Beyond a few tears that welled in his eyes as he told those about him good-bye the man was firm and appar- ently composed. Voters of Palmetto State Haye an Exciting Day of It. Tillman's Name Is "Saratched" From Thousands of Tickets—Many Candidates Hare Walk-Over. The Democratic primary in South Carolina Tuesday was attended by many surprises. The general election is a mere ratification of the primary, and all interest centers in the latter. The issue has been dispensary or prohibition. Colonel James A. Hoyt, of Greenville, was the prohibition nominee, and the dispensary was represented by Governor M. B. McSweeney. E. R. Carry, speaker of the house of representatives; A. Howard Patterson, and Rev. Walt Whitman. The latter has been a candidate for office for the last eighteen years, and was never elected. A canvass of the entire state was made, each of the forty counties being visited. The Prohibitionists assailed the dispensary, and the champions of the dispensary fell out among themselves. Patterson viciously attacked Governor McSweeney, who became governor on the death of Governor Ellerbee. Senator Tillman, who claims paternity for the dispensary, came into the campaign and fought Colonel Hoyt. As a result of this interference Tillman's name was scratched by something like 18,000 voters, although he has no opponent. Colonel Hoyt, the prohibition candidate, leads in the first race. He will probably lead McSweeney by 10,000 votes. There will be a second primary within two weeks and the issues between Hoyt and McSweeney will be close. A surprise was the large vote received by J. H. Tillman for lieutenant governor. He is a nephaw of the senator. He will run it over with Colonel John T. Sloan. State Treasurer Timmerman is defeated by Captain R. M. Jennings. All other state officers succeeded themselves. The race for congress-shows Talbert, Stokes and Elliott succeeded themselves without opposition; Finlay will be heaten by Strait; Stanyarne Wilson by Joseph T. Johnson, and James Morton by Lieutenant Governor Scarborough. It is evident that Latimer will succeed himself against two opponents. These calculations are based on reports received at state headquarters, and are not complete, but are avidly indicative of final results. WORK FOR UNDERTAKERS. Two bloody and death dealing fights at the polls occurred during the day. The first had the dimensions of a riot and occurred at Midway, Bamberg county. John Bessinger is said to have started the trouble by attacking Crum Smok because of differences as to Tillman's course in this campaign. The men first began fighting with fists, but Smok's brother coming to his rescue, pistols were drawn on both sides. Bessinger was killed. Edward Crider and Crum Smok were mortally wounded and Dick Smok shot in the arm. At West Duncan precinct, Greenville county, pistols, knives and clubs figured in the general fight over the contest for governor, Hoyt, the prohibition candidate, coming from that county. Pinckney Jordan was killed, shot three times through the body. Henry Owens was almost disembowelled and Ed Owens had his hand nearly severed at the wrist. Several others were badly cut and beaten. BRYAN IS PLEASED Over Indorsement of Adilat E. Stevenson Its Nationalist National Committee. Mr. Bryan has expressed himself as highly gratified over the action of the Populist national committee at Chicago in indorsing the nomination of Mr. Stevenson for the vice presidency. He said: "I am very glad that Mr. Stevenson has been indorsed by the Populists. He is thoroughly committed to the principles set forth in the Kansas City platform and deserves the support of all who believe in those principles." EMPEROR BILL'S SERMON. His Discourse Upon Emissay of Prayer Published For Distribution. Thousands of copies of the sermon recently preached by Emperor William of Germany on the yacht Hohenzollern have been published for distrubtion among the German sailors and soldiers in China. His majesty chose as his text the eleventh verse of the seventh chapter of Exodus, "And it came to pass, when Moses hold up his hand, that Israel prevailed, and when he let down his hand Amalek prevailed." CHAFFEE IS SILENT Cutting of Telegraph Wires By Chinese Is the Cause. A WAR RUMOR NEEDS CONFIRMATION Report Stated That Russia, Germany and Japan Had Come Out With a Declaration of Hostilities. A Washington special says: Up to Monday morning the war department had not received from General Chaffee the report requested of him a few days ago upon conditions in Pekin. In fact, several recent cablegrams of inquiry addressed to the general have not been answered. It may be found necessary to call on General Chaffee again for a full report for the guidance of the officials of this government. It is supposed that the uncertainty of communication between Pekin and Tien Tsin is responsible for General Chaffee's silence. The wires have been cut between the capital and Tien Tsin, and it is probable that the messages were sent by courier from Tien Tsin. It is regarded as very unfortunate that there should be such difficulty of communication at this time. The department is depending in large measure upon General Chaffee for information. It is not believed at the war department that the two casualty lists, one dated Tien Tsin, the 21st, and the other the 23d, were sent by General Chaffee in person. It is thought that his name was signed as a matter of form. A brief dispatch received Sunday from Che Foo conveying a rumor current there that Russia, Germany and Japan had joined in a declaration of war upon China is not taken seriously in either official or diplomatic circles in Washington. From no official source has the war department learned of the departure of forty Americans from Pekin for Tien Tsin, as reported in a special dispatch to a London newspaper. The war department also has taken up the matter of cable communication and has asked the cable company to sea if the Chaffee messages can be straightened out, and also to ascertain if the messages sent to General Chaffee can reach him, and if they cannot be delivered, why. It is, of course, recognized that the boxes are interrupting the line constructed by the signal corps from Tien Tsin to Pekin. At the same time, with communication by cable with Shanghai, thrence overland to Che Foo by cable to Taku and a protected line to Tien Tsin, it is felt at the department that communications should be more expeditions. A dispatch received at the Japanese legation from the foreign office of Japan conveys the latest and most authentic information of the situation in and around Pekin. In a measure the advices were of a disquieting nature, as they indicated that the Chinese had rallied their forces and were preparing for an attack upon the allies in Pekin. If it should prove that the allied forces were besieged in Pekin it would account for the, lack of advices from General Chaffee. MUST RETURN TO POSTS. American Consuls In China Are Ordered Back to Work. The state department is taking steps to have all of the American consuls in China return to their several posts as soon as immediate danger from antiforeign outbreaks is passed. The attention of the department has been called to statements emanating from various consuls to the effect that they left their posts at the direction of the department. The officials say this is not correct; that the consuls merely were permitted by the department to leave their posts on their own responsibility if they considered their lives were in danger. M'KINLEY COULD NOT GO. President Consuls Program to Attend G.A. J. Encouragement in Chicago Owing to the continued pressure of public business of immediate importance, the president was obliged to withdraw his acceptance of the invitation to attend the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Chicago and the several incidents to that occasion. TRYING TO RESTORE ORDER. Conger Reports No Important Movements In Kenya Since Last Diphage. The following cable dispatch was received at the state department Monday from Minister Conger: "TAKU, August 27.—Secretary of State, Washington—No important movements since last dispatch. Military is trying to restore order. No representative of the Chinese government encountered yet. Several ministers of the tsung li yamen reported in the city and are expected to appear soon. Generals decide not enter into imperial palace, leaving it practically vacant. Two thousand Germans arrived today." CONGER." Innagurated at Chicago With a Brilliant Program. BIG COLISEUM IS DEDICATED Great Throngs Attend and Much Enthusiasm Shown--Spanish Minister a Guest. The national encampment of the Grand Army of the Bepublio was opened at Chicago Saturday night by the dedication of the new Coliseum in which all the joint campfires, reunions, war song concerts for the veterans, religious and other exercises for the public incidental to the encampment were to be held. The new Coliseum is on Wabash avenue between Fourteenth and Sixteenth streets on the site of the Libby prison, and within its walls were gathered one of the largest assemblies ever in the city under one roof. The arrangements for the joint ceremonies of the dedication of the encampment were most elaborate and were greatly enjoyed by the 10,000 persons who crowded through the doors. A chorus of 1,000 costumed to represent a living flag occupied an immense platform at one end of the building and close by them was the great band of 100 pieces that were to render the concerts during the week of the encampment. Jules Bombard, the famous singer of wax times, was there and sang the "Star Spangled Banner" from the original manuscript. The dedicatory exercises comprised an address by F. O. Lowden, of Chicago, a response by Mayor Harrison and addresses by other local speakers. The members of the Grand Army and their friends poured into the city all day long on regular trains and innumerable specials from all parts of the country. The chief arrival of the day was that of the Spanish minister, the Duo De'Arcos, with the Countess D'Arcos. They were met by a committee representing the Grand Army and another representing the city of Chicago and escorted to the Auditorium annex, where apartments had been provided for them. The escort on the way from the depot to the hotel was headed by the Denver life and drum corps. The principal address was by Commander-in-Chief Shaw, of the Grand Army of the Republic. He talked on "True Patriotism." The address treated of the work of the Grand Army, the service rendered by the soldiers of the republic and the lessons in patriotism which are being inculcated by the organization. Bishop Fallows delivered the address of greeting, it being preceded by a prayer by Dr. F. W. Gunsalans, while the Rev. J. D. Severinghaus conducted the responsive reading. The Rev. Dr. E. G. Hirsch delivered an address on patriotic and religious lines and the final speaker on the programme was Rev. Thomas Corwan Iliff, of Salt Lake City. The Sunday afternoon services at the Coliseum were for children, and included addresses by Commander-in-Chief Shaw, Bishop Fallows and the Reo. B. W. Arnett, of Wilberforce, O. Fully 10,000 people attended. Despite a heavy rain the grand patriotic and sacred song service at the Coliseum Sunday night was attended by a strong which taxed the capacity of the immense building to the utmost. It is estimated that fully 13,000 people were packed into the hall, and thousands more were unable to gain admission. The programme for Monday included the dedication of the naval arch in Michigan avenue at 9 a.m., the parade of the naval veterans, parade of government vessels and private yachts on Lake Michigan, the course being from opposite the lake front park to off the center of Lincoln park, a distance by water of three miles, a naval battle off Lincoln park and in the evening a meeting of the Society of the Prisoners of War in the Coliseum. BALLYHOO BEY WINS FUTURITY. Whitney's Colt, Ridden By Ted Sloan, Capture Rich Stakes at Speepshead. After a journey of three thousand miles to ride ex-Secretary of the Navy William C. Whitney's colt, Ballyhoo Bey, Tod Sloan, the American jockey who has dons all of his riding in England for the last two years, succeeded in sending his mount first past the wire in the rich futurity stakes at Sheepshead Bay Saturday, and gathered in $33,830 for his employer. The favorite, Olympian, was second, and Tommy Alkis, 'from the same stable, landed in' third place, with the others trailing. Subscription: $1.25 Per Annum; 750 for Six Months, 500 for Three Months; Single Copies 50. In Adjuslty. HOW ALLIES RUSHED General Gaselee Gives Interesting Particulars of Pekin Entry. MANY DEEDS OF DARING ARE SHOWN Capture of Chinesé and Tartar Cities and Triumphant Move of International Forces Into the Legations. General Gaselee, the commander of the British forces at Pekin, has telegraphed to the London war office as follows: PEKIN August 15 (Wednesday).—Via Che Foo, August 22. At a conference August, 12 it was agreed, that the allies should concentrate within five miles of Pekin August 14, and the assault should begin August 15. The attack, however, commenced early on the morning of August 14 and our troops had to make a forced march of 15 miles from Tung Chow in great heat. We were on the extreme left and attacked the southeast gate of the Chinese city. There was practically no opposition as we were not expected at that point. The Indian troops broke down and rushed the gate and I entered with cavalry and guns. I then sent more cavalry and the Punjab infantry to the Temple of Heaven to secure our left flank and camping ground, and with the other corps pushed on toward the legations. At 3 o'clock got on the canal opposite the water gate and were signalled from the wall held by the legationers. I, with a portion of the staff and seventy Indians, rushed across the almost dry moat and entered through the wafer gate without loss. We found all well at the legations. MacDonald immediately showed me around the positions, with the view of further action. In the meantime our field artillery hed been brought up to bombard the central gate of the Tartar city, but a sortie by the Americans and Russians of the garrison along the wall anticipated the bombardment and the gate fell into our hands. Two field guns were then brought into the legation and the rest sent back to the Temple of Heaven. About 5 in the afternoon General Chaffee entered the legation and then we moved on towards the Tartar city for the night. By nightfall we had 400 men in the legation. During the evening, at the Temple of Heaven we were engaged and after inflicting heavy losses we occupied the south gate of the Chinese city. QUICK CONVICTION. Negro Peck, Cause of Akron, O., Blot, Gliven Life Sentence. Friday afternoon Louis Peck, the negro man who assaulted four-year-old Christina Maas, at Akron, and whose crime is responsible for the fearful rioting that occurred at Akron, was taken from the jail at Cleveland, O., where he had been removed for safety, rushed to Akron, taken to the courthouse, and within five minutes after his arrival in Akron was convicted of the crime and sentenced to the penitentiary for life at hard labor. Within two minutes after the sentence had been pronounced Peck had been placed on board a Cleveland, Akron and Columbus train, and in charge of the sheriff and an assistant, he was taken to Columbus. BINGLEADER SHOT. Lieutenant Cordua Meets Ignominious Death at Pretoria. A special dispatch from Pretoria says that Lieutenant Cordua was shot Friday afternoon, Cordua was formerly of the Staats artillery and was convicted of being a ringleader in the plot to abduct General Roberts and kill British officers. TAMPA IN STYLE. Policemen of Florida City Allowed to Wear Shirt Waist. The city council of Tampa, Fla. Friday night passed a resolution instructing the mayor to have the entire police force uniformed in shirt waist and straw hats. Kindly announce to the world that Tampa is determined to keep up with the procession.. Increase of Output Shown by Report of Geological Survey. The production of iron ore in the United States for the year 1899, according to the annual report of the United States geological survey, just issued at Washington, amounted to 24,688,173, long tons, an increase of 5,249,997, tons, or 27 per cent, over 1898. Huntington Will Not Filed. The will of the late Collis P. Huntington will not be made public according to the statement of Charles H. Tweed, legal adviser of the late financier. POWERS GUESS AT NEXT MOVE Russians and Germans Have Allies On Anxious Beach Czar's Commander Says He Proposes to Go Alhead Regardless of What Others Do. A Washington special says: There is great anxiety in official circles over the attitude of Russia and Germany in China. The announcement that the general commanding the Russian troops has said he proposes to go ahead with his operations regardless of what the other powers do, because his government has declared war against China, is considered by the president and his advisers as the greatest kind of a complication, opening up, as it does, all sorts of possibilities of continued trouble. Germany's attitude is also being viewed with alarm. While there has been no statement from Germany like that of the Russian general, it is regarded as significant that the German government declines to accept Li Hung Chang as an authorised envoy of China and that military preparations are being rapidly rushed forward by the Germans. In diplomatic circles there is a feeling that the kaiser and the czar have a little understanding between themselves which bodies more or less trouble to the rest of Europe, and which is likely to involve this country so long as we are on the scene with our troops. According to one member of the diplomatic corps the opinion previses that Russia and Germany consider this an excellent opportunity to forces England to show her hand and incidentally to bring about a condition which will inure to their benefit in more ways than one. The possibility of these complications was the chief theme discussed at Friday's meeting of the cabinet and the understanding is that it was determined by that meeting that this government should take immediate steps looking to a more definite ascertainment of the views and intentions of the European powers, and preparations to this end have already been taken. A decidedly unpleasant piece of news which conspired to add to the pessimistic view of the situation held by some officials was the report from Consul Johnson of serious outbreaks at Amoy. This is in the southern part of China, much farther south than Shanghai, and is point where there are greater American interests than there are in any other part of China. The news of this outbreak was very much of a surprise to the officials, who have not thought of the possibility of trouble in that quarter. An American vessel and American marines are to go there at once for the protection of American interests. Russia now has Manohuris, at her mercy. The St. Petersburg correspondent of The Mail states that after Zizikar and Moukden have been stormed the subjugation of the province will be complete. Whipped into insensibility in less than two rounds, is the story in brief of Tom Sharkey's meeting with Bob Fitzsimmons at the Coney Island Sporting Club Friday night. Fitzsimmons was the victor, Sharkey the loser. Fitzsimmons' said all along that when an opportunity presented itself he would prove conclusively that he was Sharkey's superior and at the accounts for the injustices done him when he met Sharkey in California four years ago. Sharkey, was equally confident that he would prove to, be Fitzsimmons' master in the ring, but the result of the battle and the brevity of it proved that Fitzsimmons is still a great fighter and able to beat the best of the heavyweights. HUNTINGTON WILL MILED. Multi-Millionaire Ballroom Magnets Made Numerous Girls. The will of. O. P. Huntington was made public at New York Monday. It gives $1,000,000 in trust for Prince Hatzfelds during her life; principal to go to her issue at her death; $600,000 in trust is given for the benefice of Mrs. Huntington, the widow, for her afterwards for the benefit of Archer M. Huntington for life; two thirds of the Southern Pacific railway is to be given to Mrs. Huntington and on third to Henry Edwards. Huntington. The Fifth avenue residence in New York, city, together with all attaches therein, is given to Mrs. Huntington. A POLITICAL party that cannot stand by its predictions will naturally run away from its platforms. During the last Democratic administration the dinner pail of the workingman was usually filled with food for reflection. It is not necessary to abuse the Democratic leaders in this campaign. They regard the liberal employment of quotation marks as the very worst form of cheatism. CHAIRMAN HANNA has not been compelled to attempt an explanation of his connection with trusts for the simple reason that, unlike Chairman Jones, he is not a beneficiary of such organizations. BEFORE going any further with arguments the Democratic leaders should explain why it is that, if President McKinley has no backbone, he can go ahead shattering the republic and establishing an empire. Negro Business League Boston, Mass., August 25th, 1900. To the EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE: In response to a call sent out to the Afro-American Business men of this country by Principal Booker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Industrial Institute about two months ago, more than 200 delegates from nearly every state in the Union assembled in Parker Memorial Hall, Boston, Thursday morning, Aug. 23rd. They came from Maine to Nebraska, and from Illinois to Florida, representing every phase of industrial and commercial life. There were a neat, well-dressed, dignified, manly set of men, each bearing that air of prosperity and independence possessed by the man who has surmounted obstacles and mastered adverse circumstances. These men have organized themselves into a permanent body known as the National Negro Business League. From the time the gavel fell at 10 o'clock Thursday morning until 11 o'clock Friday evening, every moment of the four intervening sessions was profitably used. There were no points-of-order squabbles, no parliamentary wrangles, no disgruntled individuals to air their grievances, no Simple Simons with their silly sayings, and most of all, no whining or languorous complaints. Every individual who spoke was brim full of business and therefore his remarks were interesting, energizing and inspiring. Though the program was a long and varied one, never did interest wane. The closest attention was given each speaker, and boundless enthusiasm was the order of the day. The man who set the ball a rolling was Mr. Andrew F. Hilyer, Washington, D. C. who was to have appeared the second day but was transferred. His paper was on "Negro Enterprise at the South" and a more interesting discussion of the subject we have never heard. Mr. Hilyer was appointed by the U. S. Government to collect data concerning the business standing of the Southern Negro for the Paris Exposition, and his investigation brought out the following facts: During the year 1890, number of Negroes in business, 20,020; among whom were agents and collectors, 1,172; boarding house keepers, 2,323; druggists, 18; dry goods merchants, 135; grocer, 1,639; hotel keepers, 429; huckster, 2,516; bank officials and insurance agents, 213; undertakers, 231; builers and contractors, 154; photographers, 696; journalists and publishers, 154; manufacturers, 461; besides barbers numbering, 17,430, five thousand of whom were proprietors; butchers, 2,510; blacksmiths, 10,762; watch and clock makers, 61; and more than 700 of these business had been established more than thirty years. There was a great demonstration when he said that the Negroes had invested in business in 199 $8,784,637. The new significant report was by Mr. Giles R. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., who told that the Negroes owned real estate there to the amount of $170,000, besides the $56,000 worth to the credit of the True Reformers, and that during the panic of 1893 the bank of the True Reformers made a loan of $100,000 to the School Board of Richmond to pay the teachers, after the Board had failed to secure that amount from any of the other banks in the city. This news surprised ninety per cent of the delegates and all of Boston. The idea of a Negro bank being established on such a solid basis and conducted on such business principles as to be able to lend white people money at a time when white people could not lend it to each other was a revelation. That the white people in Boston should hear this alone is worth all the effort put forth to have the convention. The race wants some reputation along monetary lines and this is the way to establish it. Of course it is expected that William Lloyd Garrison, the son of the great Abolitionist, should hit the nail on the head when speaking on the Negro question and he always does. After congratulating the delegates on what they had done against such 'tremendous odds, and paid his respects to those who would rob them of their civil rights, he said: "The particular word I wish to leave with you, is this: Aim to be your own employers as speedily as possible. If you are farmers do not rest until you control the land from which you gain your living. He who is compelled to till another's soil is, in a degree, dependent and a bondman. The land owner takes the substance earned by the worker and manages that little of the susplus shall reach the tenant. Your own experience will furnish instances where the entire crop is often made the measure of indebtness and gobbled in payment. It is ordained that control of land carries with it control of the laborers on the land. If the title deeds to the land of the South were in the hands of the colored people, there would be no Negro problem, but, instead, a very large white one. "If you are mechanics or traders, seek first to own a home without a mortgage, foregoing many desirable things until you are free from debt. Independence and debt cannot long keeeb company. But in the South, as in the North, possession of honestly earned property will surely bring respect and increase personal security. Following this address, Rev. Dr. Pettiford, President Penny Savings Bank, Birmingham, Ala., brought out the significant fact that in those cities where there were Negro banks a greater percentage of Negroes owned homes, and cited as evidence corroborative of his statement that one-ninth of the Negroes in Richmond and one-fourth of the Negroes in Birmingham owned homes, each of the cities having a Negro bank, while only one-thirtieth of the Negroes in Atlanta owned homes, where there was no Negro banks. At eleven o'clock Friday night! Pres. Booker T. Washington had finish his farewell address and the Convention stood adjourned to meet next year at such time and place as the Executive Committee may select. The Boston Port says: "The Convention of men of affairs of the colored race which is about closing its sessions in this city is one of the most notable gatherings Boston has seen for many a day. To the general public, we think it must be a revelation of the really large place which colored men have made for themselves in the enterprise and trade of that section of the country, where only a little more than a generation ago, the Negro was a chattel, possessed no property of his own right, forbidden to be taught to read. The statements of many of the members of this convention are more enlightening as to the progress already made by men of this race in commerce, in finance, in agriculture and in large industries. Moreover, there is not lacking in the hearing and conduct of this convention, any of the dignity, force and sound sense which we expect to characterize the deliberations of commercial bodies. In the addresses and in all the proceedings of this body, there has been a tone and a temper that command the respect of the community. The convention of the National Negro Business League is an object lesson for the whole country." Robert W. Taylor. Autuma Fete Myrtle Lodge, No. 1663, G. U. O. of O. F. will open a grand Autumn Fete next Monday night, at their temple on Duffy street, and will continue five nights. This is the mother lodge of Odd-Fellows of Savannah, and has always had a reputation for good order and enjoyable entertainments. A committee of some of its best members including a number of ladies of the Household of Ruth, are in charge and are preparing to eclipse all former entertainments of the kind given. Choice refreshments and first class music will be on hand for all. The members of Myrtle lodge are appealing to other societies and friends in this case unusually. They have elected one of the most prominent members of the order in Savannah as their delegate to the B. M. O., which convenes in October at Lonisville, Ky., in the person of Mr. Jno. H. Baldwin, and this entertainment is given for the support of said cause. The public is invited to lend its aid. The committee are: A. A. Biley, N. F., chairman; John H. Baldwin, P. N. F., secretary, and T. W. Meed, P. N. F., treasurer; J. Edwards, Ex-officio. Season tickets, 35 cents, single admission 10 cents. MASONIC COLUMN. GRAND LODGE CALL Americans the Place and Oct 2nd, the Time. COLUMBUS, GA. 1st., 1900 To the Worshipful Massers, Wardens and Members of Subordinate Lodges. Greeting: 1st. By the power in me visited by the Ancient Constitution of our Order, the rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge, you are hereby fraternally notified that the Grand Lodge will convene in its 30th, annual session in the city of America, on Tuesday October 2nd, 1900, at 3:30 o'clock p. m. 2nd. All lodges are required to be represented by their proper representatives, the Masters and Wardens or a Past Master or Past Warden who must be a member of the lodge he represents. 3rd. The attention of the lodges is hereby called to the Grand Lodge Constitution, Sec. 4, Article 12, which requires that each warranted lodge shall pay to the Grand lodge as taxation on each master mason, the sum of 25 cents, and Sec. 2, Article 16, for each degree conferred; 25 cents for first degree, 12 cents for each of the other degrees. Reports must be made out plainly and accurately. 4th. All subordinate lodges' are required to make their regular annual report under penalties prescribed in the Constitution. Said report must be sent with amount to the Chairman of the Committee on Finance and Returcs, Brc. W. H. Spencer, at Columbus, Ga., no later than 15 days before the Grand lodge convene. Don't fall to do this as it will enable the committee to report early, thus saving a day's session. Because a lodge has not received a blank return, must be no excuse for not making the report on time. W. M.'s. must pay particular attention to this. 5th. If you have not received a blank return, write to the Grand Secretary for one. 6th. All lodges that are now working under dispensation, are requested to apply for a warrant of constitution at the Grand Lodge the same costing $30, which must accompany said application. 7th. All lodges now working under dispensation must hold an election [of officers and the names of W. Mt. and Wardens] must appear on application for warrant. 8th. The attention of lodges is called to Article 13, Section 5, which requires that delegates should be given a sufficient amount to pay their board while in attendance upon the Grand Lodge. 9th. Arrangements will be made with the South Eastern Passenger Association for reduction of rates for delegates attending the session. Delegates and visitors can secure board during the grand session, at 75 cents per day. W. E. TERRY, M. W. G. M. SOL. C. JOHNSON, R. W. G. Sec'y Grand Chapter Call. SAVANNAH, August 1st, 1900. To the Worthy Matrons, Worthy Patrons and Associate Matrons of Subordinate Chapters of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star for Georgia and its Jurisdiction; Greeting: The Grand Chapter will convene in the city of Americas, Ga., on Oct. 4, 1900, at 10 o'clock a.m., in its first annual session. The duly authorized delegates are the Matrons, Patrons and Associate Matrons. In case that none of the above can attend a member of the said Chapter can be selected. Returns must be made out properly with the names of each member, and a revenue of 25 cents paid for each member in good standing, and ten (10) cents for every degree conferred on a candidate during the year. This report and dues must be forwarded to the Grand Secretary at Savannah before the 15th of September, 1900. At least one delegate from each Chapter is expected to be present. Reduced rates have been secured on all railroads. All delegates are requested to secure round trip tickets from their agent. Tickets will not be sold on the certificate plan. The tickets are on sale from Sept. 30th to Oct. 2nd, inclusive, and are good until October 7. It would be well for delegates to come prepared to pay board and lodging, which can be secured for 75 cents per day. Fraternally ordered, MRS. D. EDWARDS, W. G. M., W. E. TERRY, W. G. P., SOL C. JOHNSON, W. G. S. Delegates attending the Grand Communication to secure reduced rates must secure round trip tickets. There will be no tickets issued on the certificate plan If to have been brought from ignorance to a knowledge of Masonic myateries is a luxury; if to be permitted association with worthy men, united in a common cause for good, is a luxury; if to be taught all those lessons which if heeded, make noble men; is a luxury; if to have an opportunity to work in the quarries, hew in the forests or hammer at the forge in preparing work for our spiritual temple, is a luxury—then is Freemasonry a luxury—Tyler. There is a sort of secret society of wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, and widows of Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star, which rejoices in many secret rites, such as a ceremonious initiation, the peculiar grip, signs and passes. Although 125,000 women belong to this organization, its many quaint customs and symbols are to-day no more known than at the time of its foundation, in November, 1860. In New York and Brooklyn live 10,000 members of the Eastern Star—Tyler. Virginia has tried the voluntary contribution act in the maintenance of its Masonic home, to its disgust, Michigan did the same unwise thing until after several years of humiliating failure it levied a general assessment of ten cents. Ten cents per capita for the widows and orphanal Well, even that is better than the voluntary business, because it causes some dried-up, soul terrible agony to let go of ten cents.—Tyler. Lecala. For beautiful illustrated deck of playing cards, write B. W. Wrenn, Passenger Traffic Manager, Plant System, Savannah Ga., sending 25 cents in postage or cash. St. Philip's A M E Sunday-school Wgt Broad and Charles streets, Mr. John H. Baldwin, superintendent, celebrated its thirty-fifth anniversary on Monday night last. The exercises-were presided over by Mr. P. A. J. McDowell, the assistant superintendent, in a graceful, easy manner. Each class had a banner artistically arranged to suit the occasion, each bore an appropriate inscription and added much brilliancy and lustre to the occasion. The church was crowded to its fullest capacity by the parents and friends of the church and school. The audience expected an enjoyable event and they were not disappointed. The exercises were of the "gilt-edge" order and reflect great credit on the superintendent, officers, teachers and members of the Sunday-school. The anniversary collection amounted to nearly fifty dollars. The following is the program as presented: Singing—School Scripture reading—Pastor. Prayer. Singing—School. Introductory—Superintendent. Singing—School. Recitation—"A Prayer", Florence Anderson. Recitation—"23d Psalm", Virgie Wright. Recitations—Frederica Johnson, George Carr, Janie Buchine, Clifford Boston. Solo—May Stuart. Recitations—Winnie Cargile, Augustina Carr, Maggie Mitchell, Madine Bell, Marie Williams, Hattie Turman. Duet—"One day nearer home" by Misses Fannnie Spaulding and Mary E. Bell. Recitations—Annie Law, Rebecca Hilton, Adell Gantt, Louisa Brown. Trio—Miss Daisy Quarterman and others. Recitations Laura Milledge, Minnie Scruggs. Solo—"I surrendered all", Elizabeth Span. Recitation—Lottie Cargile. Duet—"When our ships come sailing home", Rosa and Leila Davia. Recitations—Rosa Arnold, David Moses, Ruth Robinson. Address—The S. S. a factor in the world's civilization", Mr. C. A. Miles. Duet—Beautiful Beckoning hands Adell and Clautelle Fransort. Recitations—In the Allen World, Miss Annie Mendel—God and the Creeds, Henry Bruce—Granted or denied, Mamie Johnson. Essay—Can young ladies help the S. S., if so, in what way? Miss Agnes Powell. Singing; by school. Collection—Singing "Good night" by school. All of the participants did well and we are glad to give them all high praise. Excursion to Columbia, S. C. The last excursion of this season will be run by the Savannah Light Infantry to Columbia, S.C, on Saturday night, September 1st. This will give all the opportunity of spending Sunday and Labor Day with their friends. Apply at Seaboard Air Lane ticket office for further information. Milcare Book Arrangements have been effected by which 1,000 mile books, the price of which is $25.00 each, issued by the SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY, are honored through to Washington over the Pennsylvania Railroad; from Portsmouth to Baltimore over the Baltimore Steam Packet Company, and between Clinton and Columbia over the Columbia, Newberry & Laurens Railroad. This arrangements includes the books issued by the Florida Central & Peninsular and Georgia & Alabama Railroads. No Longer Trustees This is to inform the public that the following former trustees of the McKane Hospital and Training School for Nurses are no longer connected with said institution: Rev. Alexander Harris, Rev. J. J. Durham, Messrs A. L. Tucker J. H. Johnson, C. B. Whaley, M.D., Geo. S. Williams, Sol. C. Johnson. St. Phillips Fair A grand five nights fair will be given by St. Philips A. M. E. Church, commencing on Monday night Sept. 10th, at the Duffy street hall. The committee has arranged for a real big affair and invites the many friends of the Church and the public to attend. Tickets lady, and gent 15 cents, single 10 cents. Macco Club's Excursion. The Maceo Club will give a grand labor day excursion to Beaufort on Monday next on the Steamer Clayton, from wharf foot of Whitaker street, at 8:30 a.m. This Club has given several very large and enjoyable excursions during the summer and this one will be no exception whatever. The committee is prepared to have everything done for the comfort and pleasure of all who go with them. This being a holiday, the club expects a large number of persons to go with them. If you fail to go with them, you will miss a real pleasant trip. AT THE SUGGESTION of a friend; about three months ago, I bought a bottle of Frank's Rheumatic.Cure for $1.50, and after taking a quarter of the bottle I was entirely cured. I was so bad off that I could not work. TENOR SUPPORTED BY MISS HATTIE E HOPKINS, DRAMATIC SOPRANO OF JACKSON VILLE, FLA. At Ford's Opera House, Wednesday Night, Sept. 5th. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. RESERVED SEAT 35 CENTS. DR. T. JAMES DAVIS, M'g'r. Locals. Mrs. Mary Hight of Beaufort, is in the city for a few days, the guest of Capt. and Mrs. W. D. Armstrong. Miss Daisy Robinson who has been spending the past few weeks in Augusta with her aunt has returned to the city to the delight of her many friends. Mr. Moses Brown and Miss Julia Foater were quietly married on Wednesday evening Aug. 29th at Bev.Cargile's parsonage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrey. They left Thursday for Richmond, Va., their future home. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. SR SUMMER STATE. No. Daily No. Daily No. Daily No. Daily W. Jackson Hill (W. 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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1900. Mrs. P. H. Singleton is spending a few days with friends in Waycross. Miss Janie DeLyons after a real pleasant stay in Charleston, returned on Sunday last. Mrs C. A. Gordon has returned home after spending a few pleasant weeks in Beaufort. Miss Lelia Jones returned from Charleston last Sunday where she had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Geo. Dent of Augusta accompanied by her little son Willie spent last Sunday in the city. Hons. J. I. Washington and Samuel Green were among the Beaufort visitors to this city on Wednesday last. Mrs. S. A. Roundfield and little Lottie, returned from Bluffton last Sunday, where they spent a tpleasant week. Mr. A. E. Robinson lies seriously ill at his residence on Hartridge street. It is said that his left side is paralyzed. Miss Wilhelmenia Fields returned home on Sunday from Augusta, after spending a while very pleasantly with friends. Mrs. M. C. Houston returned from Brunswick last Sunday, after a few weeks recreation with friends, looking much improved. Miss E. N. Dorsey accompanied by her sister, Mrs. L. Dorsey Williams, returned from Charleston on Sunday last after a very pleasant week's stay. The talented and accomplished Miss Etta Monroe, is expected home to day from north Georgia where she has been spending a very pleasant vacation. Among the earnest and faithful workers in church and society is Miss Zelia Lester. She is a friend of THE TRIBUNE, and gave us a call on Wednesday. Prof. A. R. Johnson of Augusta came down this week and took the madame back. The professor got tired of his martyrdom and would put up with it no longer. Strangers visiting Savannah are cordially invited to attend the services of Saint Sephen's Episcopal Church, Habersham and Harris streets, 11 a. m. and 8:15 p. m. We regret to announce the illness Miss Ellen Shellman, daughter of Mr. J. II. Shellman, but are pleased to state she is gradually improving, and hope soon to announce her entire recovery. Miss Beatrice Hazel accompanied by Miss Lula Green of Charleston, gave us a pleasant call on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Green, after spending a week in the city will return home to-morrow. Miss Iona Whipper, daughter of General W. J. Whipper, of Beaufort, was the guest of Miss Rayen Geary during week. She returned home highly pleased with the time accorded her by numerous friends and acquaintences. Parties Having real estate to sell should see us. Those wishing to buy a home we can accommodate. We also loan money on improved real estate at a reasonable rate of interest. J. E. Fulton & Son, real estate agents. Miss Bessie Boifeuilett returned home on Sunday from Augusta. She has been spending several weeks there with relatives and friends. While there she had many courtesies extended by friends, and reports a pleasant time. The friends of Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Maddox have been extending them congratulations on the birth of their first born, M. J. Maddox, Jr., on the 15th of August. He is a bouncing fellow, and will be a voter twenty-one years hence. Miss Florence A. Fields left Monday last for Rincon, Ga., where she is engaged in teaching. Miss Fields is one of the recent graduates of the State College, and has had special training on pedagogy which amply fits her for her duties. The anniversary of the Nicolsonboro Baptist Church, Rev. Alexander Harris, pastor, will be celebrated on the second Sunday in September. This occasion is always a pleasant one, and as usual a number of friends of the city will go out. For Rent—Those splendid new houses, Gwinnett and Paulsen streets, five-rooms, nicely finished—polished oak mantels, improved water works, street cars in front of door, select neighborhood—$6.50 and $7.00 per month. J. E. Fulton & Son, real estate agents. Mrs. E. L. Hazel has accommodation for a number of persons or families who desire to while away the time on the salts. Her place adjoins the college campus at Thunderbolt. Her houses are roomy and airy and rates reasonable. Children at half rates. Special attention given to pic-nic parties. For Rent or Sale—Those new cottage houses, Eighth street near East Broad. Large lot, City water, good neighbors. Rental $6.00 per month; or you can buy making a small cash payment and the balance ten dollars per month. Do not delay, this is your chance. J. E. Fulton & Son, real estate agents. County Committee Meets. The executive committee of the Republican party of this county held a meeting on Wednesday morning last. The interest of the members of the committee was manifested by their promptness in attending. It was a more representative and largely attended meeting. that was ever held. The meeting was preaided over by Capt. J. O. Simmons; the county chairman. The call for the Congressional convention was read, and for the purpose of electing delegates thereto, a county convention was ordered to be held on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11th, at ten o'clock. The militia districts were ordered to convene and elect delegates on the 10th. Several rulings of importance were made by the committee, one of them being that whenever the term of a chairman has not expired, and a meeting of any kind is called, he has the privilege of presiding throughout its deliberations. In some cases it has been the custom to elect a temporary chairman. In the matter of the Fifth district, where the chairman is a non-resident of the district, the committee empowered Rev. Hosea Maxwell and Mr. Franklin Walker to confer and cause the district to be reorganized. It was unanimously decided that only registered voters take a part in all party deliberations of the county. In the midst of the political discussion the members of the committee were not unmindful of the services rendered by the late secretary, Mr. Y. M. Milledge. A committee consisting of Col. J. H. Deveaux, Rev. Hosea Maxwell and Mr. J. E. Whiteman, was appointed to prepare proper resolutions in respect to his memory. One noted feature of the meeting was that there was no contention whatever, everything being harmoniously transacted. Rev. W. H. Styles was invited and did address the committee, in his own inimitable manner. The following are the officers and members of the County Committee: J.C. Simmons, Chairman; W.D. Armstrong, vice-Chairman; Sol. C. Johnson, Secretary. First District—L. A. Washington, Tom Golden. Second District—J. H. Bugg, Jno. D. Savage. Third District—John A. Jackson, W. H. DeCrutcher. Fourth District—W. K. Callen, J. S. Brown. Fifth District—Franklin Walker, Dembo Nichols. Sixth District—A. Hines, John Sneed. Seventh District—John E. Bryan, Robert McIntosh. Eighth District—Andrew Houston, Wm. Henry. At-Large—J. H. Deveaux, L. M. Pleasant, S. B. Morse, J. E. Whiteman, J. F. Doyle, W. R. Leaken, H. Blun, Jr.. T. Basch, H. Maxwell, W. S. Geter, W H. Morse, W. H. Logan. St. Phillips Anniversary. The 35th anniversary of St. Philip's Monumental A. M. E. Church, New street, will be celebrated during the week beginning tomorrow. There will be ministers from different parts of the state to assist in the celebration. Bishop H. M. Turner, D. D., L. L. D., D. C. L., of the Sixth Episcopal District, will be present on Sunday the 9th. Dr. C. Max. Manning will preach the Communion sermon to-morrow at 3 p.m. Every body is invited to the services. The anniversary of the church will also be the 35th birthday of Rev. R. H. Singleton, the pastor. Festival Concert. Mr. Sidney Woodward will give a festival-concert on Wednesday evening next at Ford's Opera House. Mr. Woodward's reputation as a tenor singer is well-known and he deserves a crowded house. He is a native Georgian, and the appreciation of his fellow citizens should be attended by a large attendance. He will be ably supported. The grand chorus, "When then comest" will be one of the features. A reception and social tranz will be tendered Mr. Woodward and Miss Hopkins at the close of the concert. A Musical Production THE TRIBUNE is the recipient of a piece of music entitled "My Daisy Waltz," by Mr. James P. Bourke. It is dedicated to Mrs. T. A. Milledge. Those who have seen and heard the music have given it their hearty approval, which reflects with much credit upon the musical ability of Mr. Bourke who is one of our boys, and who should be encouraged in his efforts. By calling or sending to No. 225 East Broad street, copies of the same can be secured for 25 cents a piece. It Will Be Enjoyed The Cantata entitled "Joptha and his Daughter," will be presented on Tuesday evening next at Ford's Opera house. It is given for the benefit of Asbury M. E. Church, and is managed by. Prof. Jos R. Bulkley. There will be about thirty persons to take part in the Cantata. They have been practicing for several weeks and will be able to give a real, creditable entertainment. A real musical trest is in store for all who attend. The admission is only 15 cents. Coming Events in the Social World. The Independent Pleasure Club will give its annual basket picnic at Von's pavilion, Thunderbolt, on the 11th. inst. A grand pink tea party will be given at St. John C. M. E. church for the benefit of the Sunday-school on Monday, Sept., 10th, from 6 p. m. to 11 p. m. Admission 5 cents. The Morning Call Social Club will give its fourth fete at the club room No. 24 Farm street, on Tuesday night, Sept., 4th. Dancing from 8 to 3 a. m. Tickets, 15 and 25 cta. A Labor-day excursion will be given to Beaufort on Monday, Sept. 3d, by the Maceo Club, on Steamer Clayton, from foot of Whitaker street at 8:30 o'clock a. m. Fare, 50. and 25 cents. The Vernon Yacht Club and S. B. I. Y. Club will give a combination picnic at White Bluff on Monday next. Wagons leave Second Avenue and Bull street at 9 and 10 a. m. Fare 35 cents. A grand joint picnic will be given at Lincoln Park. on Monday, Sept. 17th, by Household of Ruths, Nos. 118 and 438, G. U. O. of O. F. The ladies have arranged to make it pleasant for all who attend. Admission 15 cents. The Loving Sons and Daughters of St. Luke and the Benevolent Association will give a joint picnic at Bowen's Grove on Monday, Sept. 3. Train leaves Plant System depot at 8:30 a. m. A pleasant time is promised. Fare 35 cents. Myrtle Lodge No. 1663, of Odd-Fellows, will give a grand autumnal fete at its hall, Duffy street, beginning Monday night, Sept., 3d, to continue five nights. Arrangements are perfected for a grand affair. Music each night. Season ticket 35 cts. Single 10 cents. The Young Adelphias will give the last excursion of the season to Beaufort, on Tuesday, Sept., 11th, on Steamer Alpha from foot of Whitaker street at 8:30 a.m. These young men always carry a crowd and they expect to do so on this occasion. The fare is 50 and 25 cents. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Club of the First B. B. church will give an eleven nights fair at the Harris street hall, commencing on Monday night next and terminating on the 17th. Everything will be done to make it pleasant for all who attend. Admission 10 cents. Mr. Sidney Woodward will give a grand festival concert at Ford's Opera House on Wednesday night, Sept. 5th, supported by Miss Hattie E. Hopkins, the dramatic soprano of Jacksonville. Admission 25 and 35 cents. Those who failed to here Mr. Woodward at his recent entertainment will have an opportunity of doing so on this occasion. A music melange and, sifter drill will be given on Monday night, September 10th, by the W. R. Field's Club, No. 5, of the Second Baptist Church, at Ford's Opera House. This will be an unique affair, and a real-treat will be missed if it is not attended. The drill by the little folks is well worth the price of admission. The Forest City Glee Club under the leadership of Mr. E. J. Robinson, will take part in the entertainment. Tickets 15 and 10 cts. FOR RENT, a large hall or two small ones; second floor; rent low. M. J. Doyle, Market square. Excursion to Richmond, Va. Annual Convention National Baptist Association (Colored) Richmond, Va. Septemb r 12-20, 1900., For the above occasion the ever popular Plant System will sell round trip tickets to Richmond, Va., September 11th and 12th with final limit September 22, at rate of one fare. For further informa ion apply to agents. DR. L. S. PARKS. 240 Barnard St., Savannah Ca. Does all kind of high grade dental work of the best quality and workmanship. Gold crowns and bridge work. 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