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DOINGS OF ODD FELLOWS.
TEE GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS
AND ELECTION.
Address of Welcome to that Distin
guished Body A Fish Dinner at
Tybee and a Roll In the Surf—The
Entertainment of the Ladies.
The Grand Ix>dge I. O. O. F. hold its an
nual session yesterday morning, and trans
acted the business for which it met. At '.)
o'clock Oglethorpe I/odgc No. 1, Live Oak
Lodge No. o, De Kalb Lodge No. 9, Haupt
Lodge No. 58, and Golden Rule Lodge No.
12, assembled at the Marshall House, and
formed a procession, which was headed by
Canton Chatham No. 1, Patriarchs Mili
tant. The procession moved down
Broughton to Bull, to South
Broad, to Barnard, thence to the
Masonic Temple. There the Grand Lodge
was met anil escorted to the hall where the
ceremonies took place. A number of citi
zens and ladies were present to witness the
ceremonies and hear the addresses. The
assembly was called to order by Grand
Marshal ,1. H. Osborne and Grand Chaplain
James M. Osborne offered up a prayer.
ADDRESSES OK WELCOME.
Col. Rufus E. Lester was then introduced,
and he was received with applnusk As
Mayor of the city he welcomed the Grand
Lodge to Savannah. He paid a lofty tribute
to the order, and extolled the sublime prin
ciples which it toadies. Hi commended the
order to all who appreciate their duty to
their fellow nun, an l the efficacy of organ
ized benevolence. In conclusion he hojusl
that the stay of the Grand Lodge in the city
would be as pleasant as the desire of the
people was earnest that it should he so.
Past Grand J. R. So ussy welcomed the
Lodge in behalf of the local order. He said
that the presence of so distinguished a body
commanded the recognition of the commu
nity. The order of Odd Fellows Is an order
that plays an important part in the moral
economy of the world. Each individual of
the order when contributing his influence,
when aggregated, was a power for good.
To aid and visit the sick and suffering, to
cheer and assist the widow anil orphan, are
the objects of Odd Fellowship. The re
straining of jiassion, which is a teaching of
the order, makes easier the practice of the
golden rule.
FREE FROM POLITICS AND STRIFE.
Mr. Kaussy referred to the fact that Odd
Fellowship had been free from politics and
had been harmonious throughout its exist
ence. Many organizations, when they be
come powerful, exert their power as an in
fluence in politics, hut politics had been
banished from Odd Fellowship. Masons
had contended with many difficulties and
obstacles, but the path of Odd Fellowship
had been smootu from its birth. No want
of harmony hail ever interrupted its progress
in the grand work of doing good; no lack of
brotherly feeling had ever marred its
beauties. In conclusion be said: “In the
name of the lodges of this city I bid you
welcome, and we trust that hospitality will
bind you to us with hooks of steel that may
never be severed. ”
THE ORAXD MASTER'S RESPONSE.
Grand Master LaHatte delivered an elo
quent response, in which he thanked the
city and the lodges for their .welcome and
their entertainment. He spioke of Savan
nah as it was when he was here a soldier,
twenty-five years ago, and of what it is to
day. He thought that with the advantages
the city possesses there is no reason why it
should not become the commercial metro po
lis of the South. S|n?akmg of the Lodge he
said that it mat not as sectarians or votaries
of pleasure, hut for a nobler pur
pose. It met on the broad platform of
friendship, morality and brotherly love, to
legislate tor the order that it might be per
petual. He urged a higher standard of
morals. He desired there should be no such
thing as a drunken Old Fellow, a gambling
Odd Fellow, but that Odd Fellowship might
be the synonym of morality, uprightness
ami benevolence.
The Grand Chaplain then pronounced the
benediction, and all save the members of
the Grand Lodge withdrew.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE LODGE.
When the Lodge liegan its procoe lings
the reports of thoOrund Master and Grand
Secretary were read and adopted, and the
election of officers took place. The result
was as follows:
Grand Master—David Porter, Savannah.
Deputy Grand Master—D. B. Woodruff,
Macon.
Grand Warden—R. B. Bussell, Athens.
Grand S x-retiry—John • 1. Reitz, Macon.
Grand Treasurer—John 58. Tyson, Savan
nah.
Grand Representative—C. H. Dorsett,
{savannah.
The Lodge then proceeded to other busi
ness among which was the appointment of a
committee consisting of Messrs. Hoblie, Dor
sett, Bcize, Morley and Pendleton, to ex
amine into the matter of the Odd Fellows
Benefit Association Gainesville was selected
as the place fo. > next meeting and the
Lodge then ad jouru * i.
THE START FOR TYBEE.
The committee that had charge of the ex
cursion to and the entertainment at Tybee
yesterday, proved themselves to be no'nov
ice.s in dispensing Savannah's proverbial
hospitality. It was a large party to i ni-e
for. but the members of the committee
proved themselves fully eipial to the occa
sion. For an hour before the time for the
departure of the train, Lil>erty street was
alive with ladies and gentlemen on their
way to the depot, and it lacked considerable
time for the whistle to blow when every
seat in the nine coaches was filled, and late
comers had to fall back on the standing
room space. Snpt. Haines had everything
admirably arranged, and the train
left for Tybeo on time with
as happy a crowd of pleasure
Bcekeers as ever sought the seashore. The
trip along the banks of (he river was an
agreeable change from th" heat of the city,
where the tlieremonn ter hud boon touching
and tipping the nineties nil day.
ENCHANTED WITH THE SCENERY.
The sights along shore—tlio forts, the
lighthouses and shifm- were novelties to
many who hurl never visited the seashore
bo!ore. and when the broad Atlantic opened
out,as the curs approaches! the Nhore of the
ocean, there were many exclamations of
wonder and pleasure. There was a high
tide and a stilt wind, which sent the rolling
waves tumbling and curling on the level,
sandy beach. When the oars stopped, and
th. ) excursionists were addded to the num
ber of other visitors, the bench pre
sented an aniinatisl appearance. The after
noon was spent by sonic in strolling along
the shore and watching the eddies of the
wurf upon the sand, while others donned
bathing suits and braved the hrtakers. Not
n f6w bad their flrstcxperienoe in surf bath
ing.
DINNER ANNOUNCED.
At 5 o’clock dinner was an
nounced and from then until the time for
the first train to return to the city, the
t ililes, which were spread in the long
piazzas of the Ocean House, loaded witli
ierupting edibles, raeeived attention from
the Odd Fellows and their ladies. No one
wa- allowe I to bo excused from “breaking
bread - ’ with the brethren.
TKirPINO THE I-lUtIT FANTASTIC.
, Dancing, which began in the Pavilion
eft tic in the afternoon, was kept up until
the hr'il gave warning that the last tram
was about to leave. The return trip was as
pleasant as that going and the atten
tion of the hosts did not end
■with the arrival of the on is at
their destination, for at Bolton street and
Liberty strict cars were in waiting to take
the visitors as near to their hotels and
homes as possible. There was nothing to
be heard on evory side but thanks to the
Odd Follows of Bavanuah for the goiiorous
and well-diapemsod hospitality, and the oom
mittce in charge doeerved all the praises be
•towed upon it.
AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT.
Only one thing occurred to mar the
pleasure of the occasion. Soon after the
train started the link between 2*he first
and second cars broke. Mr. J. C. Cotchett,
of this city, was standing in
th doorway of the second
coach when the accident occurred,
ar.ii lie was thrown to the ground. His
right foot lay on the track and the wheels
of the coach ran upon it and mashed it so
severely that it may have to he amputated.
He was lifted ’ into the car, and
as no physician was present his
friemla gave him what attention they could
while eu route to the city. Arriving here
he was made comfortable in the car while a
physician was sent for. The foot was
dressed and Mr. Cotchett was sent to his
home at ‘Jti Bryan street.
ENTERTAINING THE LADIES.
The ladies who accompanied the visiting
members were escorted to the Telfair
Art Academy about 11 o’clock in the morn
ing, and they sp ut tin hour or more exam
ing the works of art to be seen there. They
j were highly delighted with the Academy
| and expressed their very great appreciation
jof its merits as an institute of art. In the
I afternoon they accoin|uiied the gentlemen
to Tybeo and they seemed to enjoy the
visit to the island more than
the members did. The entertainment of
the la lies to-day will include a drive to the
Ocean Steamship Company’s wharves, and
to the water works. In the afternoon they
will visit Thunderbolt and Bona venture,and
in the evening they .and the members of the
Lodge, will visit the Morning News Of
fice.
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by the
News Reporters.
The Mayor’s Court yesterday morning
netted the city some S3O from the sinners
up before His Honor.
Only one arrest was reported by the
police up to 1 o’clock this morning, and that
was a hungry boy who stole a pie.
The water in the river, in front of the
city, during the past two days has been
higher than at any time during the recent
floods. It is caused by the spring tides, aud
is not unusual.
There will be r reduced supply of water
for the next ten or twelve days as the small
engine at the water works will have to be
used while the ma 'liinists are connecting
the large pump ends to the big engine.
James Brown and Frank Quinley, catcher
and pitcher respectively of the AVtirren Base
Ball Club of this city, left last night for
Florida, having secured a two months’ con
tract with the Fernandina Base Ball Club.
Xo-morrow they will play in Orlando and
later on at Sanford and other places.
A FALLING THERMOMETER.
A Storm in the Lake Region That
May Cool Off Savannah.
The thermometer climbed up yesterday
one degree higher than tho day previous,
reaching 98% The average was 86', 0' above
the average for the last fifteen years. In
the cotton belt tho average was 2’ below
Tuesday’s record, Smithville reported 101%
AVnycross 100°, while Quitnianitos rev
eled in the delight of 102°.
At 10 last night all stations north of
Mason and Dixon’s line reported following
temperature: St. Vincent, in the Northwest,
reported 56% Corpus Christi, Key West and
Savannah reported 84% the highest of all.
The falling temjXMuture was caused by a
heavy storm in the lake regions, centering
at Pittsburg, Pa.
Rains fell in the Ohio valley, Tennessee,
and the upper aud lower lake regions, Cleve
land, 0., reporting 1.02 inches since 8
p. m. Light rains fell in
all the cotton districts except Mobile.
The probabilities for this section is cooler
weather to-day. The storm in the lake
region will, it is existed, lower the tem
perature here. It certainly will be appre
ciated by all Savatinahians, ns this last hot
wave wilted every one.
The indications for to-day for Georgia
are for fair weather, south to west winds,
and slight changes in tenitierature.
THE EARLY COTTON RECEIPTS.
They are Indications of Fruitful
Gatherings Later On.
The cotton which is now being received
in this market gives promise of a good yield,
so far as quality is concerned. It is a part
of the top crop, and of course is not as fine
or in as good condition as that which will
come in later, but it is fully equal to what
has been received at the opening of the sea
sons for many years past. It is nearly all
damp, because the planters do not lot it
stay in the bill until it dries out, for fear a
storm will bent it down. It is ginned damp,
and comes ill damp, but that, they say, is
always the case with the first part of the
receipts. About one-tenth of the cotton
now coming in is more or less dirty, the
top crop catching the flying dust and re
taining it. The factors are very well satis
fied with the indications, and look for a
profitable yield, unless the weather between
now and Sept. 1 is exceedingly unfavorable.
Trouble In the Flock.
Mrs. Annie Martin, a sister belonging to
St. James’ Tabernacle (colored), of which
Rev M. R. Wilson Is pastor, brings serious
charges against some of the member* of the
Gospel Aid Association connected with the
church, and she has had warrants issued for
t! " arrest of tivr of than. She alleges tli.it
she is one of the founders of the society and
that she paid the dues in regularly. On
Aug. 10 she was turned out, so she
says, and she now wants her money
returned. Mr. Wilson say* it is only a ease
of spite, that she left of her own accord.
Anyway she only paid in some SO, or less, for
the three years the society has been in exist
ence, and he says the case is one of no con
sequence. Both sides have secured lawyers
and the fight will be to the bitter end. Two
of the female members of the society were
arrested and brought liefore Justice
Reynolds this afternoon, but were released
on bail.
Fell From a Ladder.
About 10 o’clock yesterday morning C.
Hennenian, a [winter employed by Christo
pher Murphy, was painting the exterior of
the saloon of J. J. Sullivan, on Bryan street,
when ho was precipitated to the pavement
lie low, a distance of about fourteen feet.
He struck on his right side. His
arm was badly bruised and soniewhut
sprained, but hot broken. His shoulder
and right side were also severely bruised
and lacerated. He was taken to his home,
corner Lincoln and Con gross streets, where
his injuries were atieiMled to. Heiittetnan
says that the ladder was unsafe, aud itbroko
under him.
Commended for His Zeal.
Mr. FI. A. llanner, the plucky signal ob
server who volunteered to go to Key West.,
received a letter from the chief signal
officer yesterday. The department coni
mendi and Ids zeal and interest in the service,
and tha iked him for his prompt, readiness
for duty, but, they added, as he was uuac
cl ninte 1 they considered it too dangerous to
send him te the Key West station. His
readiness to answer the call of duty will
I doubtless place him high in tho estimation
of the signal service officials,
A Rare Curio.
E. A. Springs brought to the Morning
News office yesterday a watermelon that
should rank with a select assortment of cu
rios. It had lieen cut in half, and in the
moat of each half were deeply indented the
letters WN. The melon had l*eu cut so as
to divide tho letters, leaving them on lioti
halve* of the melon. There Is no doubt
that the letters grew with tile melons, for
that, could lo Sfv'n at u glance. This freak
I of nature was picked from a vine lu the
. .~f ~,, f,qy t
THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1887.
GENERAL RAILWAY NEW3.
Matters of Money and Management
About Various Lines.
Griffin, Ga., wants a union depot.
Chattanooga will soon have niue trunk
linos.
Ground was broken at Chattanooga Mon
day morning for the construction of the
Chattanooga. Rome and Columbus railway.
Mr. J. H. Curry, of Oxford, Fla., left on
Aug. 16 for New York and Boston in the
inte rest of the Bt. John’s, Iwke Weir and
Gulf railroad aud his famous patent car
motor.
J. P. Patton started from Kissimmee,
Fla, with his surveying corps Wednesday
to run the preliminary lino from there to
Narcoossee for the Central railway. This
mad is expected to be finished before Christ
mas.
The Rogers Locomotive Works will soon
complete fifteen new consolidated locomo
tives for the Southern and Northern Divi
sions of the Louisville and Nashville. These
will be the only engines of the kind in the
South.
All of the railroads passing through
Macon are all right except the Georgia
mad and the Covington and Macon. The
former will lie repaired as fast as |iossihle,
and workmen are now busy on the Coving
ton and Macon bridge across the Ocmulgee
river.
The trains of the East Tennessee, Vir
ginia and Georgia railroad are not running
into the union depot at Atlanta, although
an official announcement that they would
was made two months ago. Just why the
trains are not entering the depot is not
known.
The capers in the £IO.OOO damage suit of
Mrs. Minnie Loveman against the Alabama
Great Southern railroad were served Mon
day. Mrs. Loveman claims damages for
ha ving been put off the train at Stewart’s
station, when her destination was Akron,
to which point she had paid fare.
The Orange Belt railway has forty-four
miles of the extension beyond Clermont
ready for iron; cross-ties are laid and
bridges finished. The San Antonio and
Tarpon Springs is progressing with vigor,
while the stretch between Tarpon Springs
aud Petersburg on tho Gulf is being pushed
rapidly.
The bridge of the Kansas City, Memphis
and Birmingham road over the Little War
rior river was subjected to a test Monday.
An engine with flat cars loaded with steel,
so as to bear 2,000 pounds to the lineal foot
was run over the structure* It was pro
nounced ly the engineers substantial in
every respect.
Detailed drawings for the new Alabama
Great Southern Machine and Car Shops at
Birmingham have been received. All the
material for the plant has been < irdered, and
on its arrival work will be commenced. It
is designed t hat these shall bo the principal
machine and car shops of the company, and
the shops at Chattanooga will be moved
there as soon as possible.
Lawrence Curren, General Freight Agent
of the Louisville and Nashville, says that
transportation of merchandise for the fall
trade has begun. The season is opening
earlier than ever before and the prospect
for active business is good. Birmingham
has beeomAhe great distributing centre for
freights the roads now, and their
facilities are taxed to the fullest extent.
Orlando Heeord: From a reliable
source we learn that Mr. H. B. Plant
has made an offer te • the Deßary
people for their entire transportation inter
ests on the St. John’s river. If this infor
mation is correct, and there is good reason
to lielieve it te he so, it is additional evi
dence that Mr. Plant is seeking to monopo
lize the carrying business of South Florida.
The Rome, Ga., people are jubilant on
account of the commencement of work on
the Chattanooga, Romo and Columbus road.
That Rome will lie a loading factor in this
enterprise, is evidenced by the fact that the
following Romans have lieen elected officers
of the road: John C. Clements, President.;
W. T. McWilliams, Vice President; R. T.
Knuehe, Secretary; Jack King, Treasurer;
and Dr. J. B. 8. Holmes, a Director.
Monday’s Brunswick Advertiser: The
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia sent
out Saturday night over the Brunswick and
Western track, via AVayeross and Jesup. a
passenger and freight train caught on this
side of the washout. No trains at all are
run between this city and Jesup, and will not
lie until the track is repaired. This morn
ing’s train arrived at noon by the same
route, under Conductor Richardson, and
will go out this afternoon at 5:30.
Mr. D. AV. Rodgers, General Manager of
the Tennessee and Coosa River Railroad, is
in Birmingham, for tho purpose of arrang
ing freight rates to that place. The Ten
nessee and Coosa River road extends from
Talladega to Pell City, anew station just
beyond Eden, on the Georgia Pacific. The
road will be completed in a few weeks.
Pell City is destined to be quite a railroad
center, as the East and AVest Railroad, com
mencing at Broken Arrow, has its western
terminus there.
At a meeting of the Memphis Legislative
Council Mommy morning the contract for
the erection of the union depot by the
Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern Rail
road Company was ratified, and work will
be commenced at once. The grounds se
lected are known as the navy yard proper
ty, in the northern part of the city, which
was purchased several weeks ago by the
railroad company for SIBO,OOO. The im
provements contemplated will necessitate
the ox|>endituro of another $250,000, and
will te used by the Louisville and Nashville,
the Memnhis and Charleston, and Meinpls
and Little Rock, together with the Chesa
peake and < )hio roads.
Local Personal.
Mr. AV. G. Morrell left for New York
yesterday via the Old Dominion line.
Miss L. N. Hill went to Asheville on the
Charleston and Savannah railway.
Miss M. O’Brien, daughter of Mr. P. H.
O'Brien, left for New York to meet her
father who has just returned from F,tiro[ie.
Among the arrivals at the Screven House
wore S. H. Singleton, AV. B. AVoodruff. M.
L. AVilhams, Dr. L. L. Johnson, Macon;
James Young, Memphis; S. T. Alcus,
Chicago; M. J. Clement, Charleston, S. C.;
\A\ J. Orr, Richmond, A T a.; Frank J. Cohen,
Atlanta; E. L. Crawford. Baltimore; Mitch
ell Jones, Valdosta; AA\ B. Josliag, Augusta;
C. A. Stapleford, Louisville, Ky.; AV. Ft.
Thomas, Tonnille.
At the Pulaski House were 8. AV. Thorn
ton, Talbntton: J. L. Politxer, A\ r . St. J.
Prungle, A. McDowell, Baltimore; It. F.
Latigdon, Philadelphia: D. P. Blackston, J.
McGrath, Boston; J. C. Chase, Sanford,
l'la.; L. L. Dawson, AA'illiam Kenton,
Charleston; Joseph J. Johnson, Williams
port, Pa.; H. H. Collier, Port Royal:George
Welfsiti, Z. 11. Cox, New York; A. Wither
spoon, Atlanta; .lames 8. Gordon, Marble
head, Mass; Albert Clark, Jacksonville,
F’la.; Thomas Anderson, Brooklyn.
At the Marshall House were AV. H. Sears,
Candler; L. F. McDonald, Louisville; J. P.
F’aine, Daltou; H. R. Davis, Cains; C.
Kchanoman, Philip Dupu, Macon; J. B.
Richardson, Lunpkiu;C. H Hyde, Ntnnaw;
AV. (1. Stafford, Brownsville; AV. J. Orr,
Richmond, Vo.; W. K. Bailev, St. Marys;
J. F. Lord, Tennille; AA r . C. Ktiobloek, Ma
con; K. M. Guidon berg, Columbus; R. B.
Rood, Jaeksonvflle, Fla.; AV, F\ Fonder,
F'ender; A. M. Carswell, AA'aveross; H. IV.
Beresford, Philadelphia: AV. J. Smith, AVay
oros; A. C. Ward, Dnlilonega; S. S.
Saunders, Rocky F’ord; \\°illiain Letfonl,
Bryant county, Ga.; A. R. Roberts, Ogii<>-
ehee; D A. Coleman, Mrs. M. E Page,
Perry s Miffs; N. McK. McNeil, Hv.lehurst.
At the Harnett House were B. F. Bullard.
Pearson; (’apt.. T. AV. AViilett, steamer
Grace Pitt; 0. Jansen, Demercra; John
O’Connor, Brooklyn; W. A. Getting, Black
board Island; H. Heoger, Macon; R. C. Gul
dens, Kufsuia. Ala. j L C. Brauiblett, An
nestotv, Ain ; R. A\% Fallon, Orange Park,
Fla.: L. C. Lambert, Pert Jervis, Del.; L.
T. 810 kson. Beaufort, N. C.; E. B. Cham
ber:., F. i. Peterson, Boston;.!. W. Owens,
Hauap’o S. C.: H. J. Jenkins, R. T. Brob
hem, V file, S. C.: John D. Gaaklll,
Bern'" ' ” ' dfi* it,. Rose Dhll,
A SECRET EXAMINATION'.
HOW TITCOMB WAS RELEASED
WHEN CHARGED WITH CRIME.
Justice Reynolds Holds the Examina
tion But as no Witnesses Appear He
is Set Free-Two Justices Declare the
Proceedings of Their Court Secret—
A Trio of Remarkable Memories.
Saturday evening, July 31, Mr. Sam J.
Titcomb was arrested for attempting to kill
Constable Julius Kaufinann, on Broughton
street. He was jailed, and held on three
charges—assault with intent to kill, carry
ing a concealed weapon and a peace war
rant, the bail for all being placed at $1,500.
He was arraigned before Justice Naugbtin
tho Monday following, and released on $750
bail, to await trial in tho City Court, as the
Justice thou stated. It may surprise some
to know that an examination was held lie
fore Justice Reynolds last week, and Air.
Titcomb discharged, “the prosecution fail
ing to appear," as the Justice explained.
HE KNEW NOTHING ABOUT IT.
The statement that he had I toon released
was made yesterday afternoon, and tui in
vestigation was started to verify it. A visit
was paid to Justice Natightin’s office, and
an inquiry was made to ascertain if the case
had come to trial. "I don’t know anything
about it.” replied the Justice. “I suppose it
will come up in the fall. Nothing has come
to ine regarding it.” The question was re
iterated, but in another form, as to whether
it was to come up soon, or hail been touched
ui)on, aud the Justice emphatically said no.
Furthermore, he remarked that he was a
witness in the case, an<l if anything was
done in the premises he would surely be
notified.
KAUFMANN NOT NOTIFIED.
This mystified the searcher after news, as
surely the Magistrate who committed him
would know of tho case. Learning that
Mr. Kaufmann was quite ill at his home a
visit was made there. He was just able to
get up in his room up stai rs, and the reporter
sent up the questions by Mrs. Kaufmann
and she brought back the answers. In
effect he said he knew of no developments
in the case and did not think Mr. Titcomb
had lieen released. He (Kaufman) was an
important witness in the case and nothing
had iieen said to him regarding it. There
fore he thought there was nothing in it.
AN IRATE MAGISTRATE.
Justice Reynolds’ Court was next visited
and the question propounded:
“Has the Titcomb case been settled?”
The Magistrate looked at the reporter for
a second and then brusquely replied; “I
don’t know anything of any settlement.”
“AVell, has the cast been tried, or is there
anything new regarding it.”
“No.”
“Wasn’t Titcomb before you last week?”
“AVell, yes. But what business is it of
yours!”
“Can you tell me what occurred at the
trial,” persisted the reporter.
“Its none of your business,” warmly re
plied the judicial light..
“I was told that Titcombe had lieen tried
here last week, and that he was released.
AVill you tell me if this is true?”
“He had an examination here, and as no
one appeared to prosecute him, he was re
leased,” unwillingly answered the Justice.
TITUOMB’S RELEASE ADMITTED.
“%s he released from the bond of $750 that
Justice Naughtin imposed on him?’
“I tell you he was tieforeme for examina
tion, and as no one appeared to prosecute
him, I discharged him. He is free as any
one, as far as I am concerned.”
“How did it come up? AA T hy was it kept
so still? AA’cre tho witnesses notified*” in
terrogated the reporter.
“I decline to answer. I don’t propose to
give everybody all the workings of my
office?” was the impatient and somewhat
wrathy reply of the Justice.
“AVill you toll me if Justice Naughtin sent
the ease here?’
“Yes, he did. The official papers came to
me in an envelope, and I tried the case.”
“A\ T as Justice Naughtin present as a wit
ness?’ was then asked.
‘‘l decline to answer. Go and ask him,”
was the short reply.
“Was he notified or subpoenaed?”
“I have nothing to say. Go and ask
him. ”
SOMETHING OF A STAR-CHAMBER.
“AVas Mr. Kaufmann notified?”
“Yes, he was, and wo have the writ here
with the return on it,” replied Mr. Rey
nolds.
“But he was sick last week,” said the re
porter.
“He wasn’t sick when the subpoena was
served on him. He was as well as any one
then.”
Other questions were put to the rather
incensed Magistrate, but he very abruptly
refused to give any information. He said
at Inst that he held the examination in the
usual course of business; no one ap
peared te prosecute tho party and
ne discharged him. Further, that he
was oho of the Justices who believed in
keeping all their business in their own office.
He didn't pro;>ose making it public at all.
The Solicitor General was his boss, and tin
loss ho said to make his docket public he
should refuse to give any information. Re
garding the day when the examination was
held he also refused to give it.
HE THINKS THE BOND IS GOOD.
Justice Naughtin was then again visited
and tho reporter asked if there wasn’t some
thing tho Justice could give him about the
case.
“Not a thing,” was tho reply.
“Havu’t you had any papers regard
ing it?’ was then asked.
"No, I havn’t seen anything concerning
it”
“AVnuldn’t you be apt to be subpoenaed if
the case was tried, or at least to know some
thing of it?”
“I certainly think so, for I am an import
ant witness and they would notify me."
“Was his bond for the higher court, or
was it simply for examination!”
“It was for trial at tho City Court, I am
sure,” said tho Justice.
"Is tho bond in force now, and goodl”
“Yes, in full force and will hold till his
trial some time in December, 1 think.”
In reply to further questioning the Jus
tice said the hondsnmn was good, naming
him, but admitted he did not know his busi
ness. Another attempt was made to ascer
tain if tho Justice knew of the disposal of
the ease at Justice Reynolds' office, hut he
decidedly negatived all such knowledge.
HE WAS SUIIPIENAED.
Mr. Kaufmann’* residence was next
visited, nml on the re[K)rter's urgent request
he mas allowed to converse with Mr. Kauf
manu. The first question asked showed the
latter t hat the whole story was known, and
in reply to various questions he gave the
following in sutetance: "Soon ntter Tit
comb was arrested I was visited by lots of
his friends who wanted me to go light
on him. They importuned me all the while
and bothered me a good deal. Titcomb
finally c.une to ine and insisted on an ex
amination. 1 thought it ili in t amount to
anything, and so said. But he insisted, and
as Mr. Naughtin couldn't hear the case, as
lie was a witilets, I told him to send the
[larers up to Justice Reynolds’, which h.
aid. I didn't hear anything more alsiut it
till Mon lay or Tuesday, I don’t remem
ber which, when a subixpna was
laidon my desk. I told the Judge (Nnugh
till) that he needu’t bother about it as I
knew if Titeonib got fro from the Justice’s
Court the grand jury would indict him. I
was taken sick a few hours later and have
been in tied over since. I don't know
whether the Judge was subpoenaed or not,
but he knew of it.”
WHY HE DTD NOT ATTEND.
11l reply to further questions he admitted
that Titcoinli could now leave the city, and
oould jump his S2O) bond, under which he
is hold for assault and battery, if so in
clined, to avoid the greater indictment by
the grand jury. But he said this was Mr.
Titcomb’s homo, and bn felt sure he would
not go off.
At first Mr. Kaufmann said he didn’t in
tend to go to the Justice's examination, n.s
he felt sure the Solicitor General would
take hold of the matter and have him in
dieted even if Jus-tiee Reynolds released
him. but afterward he said he did intend
to go. but Lis illness prevented. He did not
know the date of the subpcena, but if the
reporter would go to his office and ask to
see a file of papers on his desk, it would be
found.
A MISSIVG SUBPCEVA.
Proceeding to Justice Naughtin’s office he
was asked to look for such a subpoena, as
Mr. Kanfntann had told tbo reporter its
whereabouts. With a surprised look ho
hesitated a moment and then said:
“it isn’t there. I just looked over the
jiapers on that hook aud there is nothing of
the kind there.”
When questioned as to the date of the
sub]>oena he professed utter ignorance, nor
could lie remember when the examination
was liad.
“How about that bond. Judge,” said the
rejmrter, “was it merely for examination,
or what?”
“I don’t remember now. You see, it was
drawn up on Sunday bv Mr. Charlton, Mr.
Titcoinb’s lawyer, and I’ve forgotton what
it was for.”
“Can any correct information be securef 1
regarding it was asked.
‘‘Yes; it might be seen when it is on file,”
was the answer.
“Will you show it to me >"
“No; I won’t,” answered the justice, em
phatically. “What right have you to ask
for jiapers from my office ? You can’t see
it.”
The reporter suggested that it was a public
document, and that the public had some
rights at times. “Have you it in your pos
session <" he then inquired.
“No,” hesitatirlgly.
HE SUDDENLY REMEMBERS.
“Who has it then.”
“It was sent to Mr. Reynolds with the
other papers,” answered the Justice, with a
wonderfully refreshed memory. “Perhaps
he will let you see it.” So Mr. Reynolds
again was seen. By a queer “coincidence,”
a note, possibly' from Justice Naughtin,
reached him about the same time the re
porter did. but of course that couldn’t affect
the matter any. Mr. Reynolds was politely
asked if lie had the bond under which Mr.
Titcomb had been held, and the effect was
like unto a red Hag held before a mad bull.
“I’ve told you all I am going to about
this. Do you hear! I never was so brow
beaten in all mv life before. Yes. I have
the bond, but you can’t see it. Did I return
it to them? No, I didn’t. It is in this court
room, ami a part of its records. I wrote on
it the judgment of this court, and that
settles it. How will his discharge affect the
liomll lam not obliged to learn you fel
lows law. Go to Mr. Haussy or Mr. Adams,
they’ll tell you about law.”
Seeing the uselessness of trying to get
any more facts in the matter, the reporter
left in the midst of a hurricane of mild
abuse.
The facts secured certainly show a very
funny state of affairs, to sjiqak mildly. A
man charged with a crime is examined, and
the witnesses are sure to be away. He is
released from heavy bonds on a criminal
charge, and the parties interested “suppose”
he will remain here because he is under a
small bond for a lesser offense, and they
“suppose” the grand jury will do its duty.
Charleston Shimmings.
A mad dog was shot Monday afternoon
at the corner of King and George streets.
There are now lodged in the county jail
thirty prisoners committed for various of
fenses.
It is said that First Lieut. Kroeg will be
elected Captain of the Palmetto Guard to
succeed Capt. Bull, who resigned at the last
meeting.
J. R. Kenley, superintendent of trans
portation of the Atlantic Coast Line, re
ports that fair progress is being made with
the Pee-Dee branch road, which is now
being constructed by the Coast Line from a
point near Marion about twenty miles into
the country. It is oxfiected that the new
road will be finished by October.
The citizens and jiroperty owners of Sulli
van’s Bland have at length awakened to
the fact that a bridge across the Cove is an
absolute necessity, that they can never ex
f>eot to make the island popular as a sum
mer resort until it is at least connected with
the mainland. A meeting of the citizens
and property owners of the island, as well
as those of Mount Pleasant, is called for the
night of Aug. 19 for the purpose of organ
izing a stock company to build a bridge
across the Cove.
Mr. George W. Hardwick, a baggage
master on the Atlantic Coast Line, was
taken to the City Hospital about 7 o’clock
Monday morning. One of the physicians
attending the patient said that he was suf
fering from what might prove to be only
a temporary mental derangement. Mr.
Hardwick arrived in the city Monday at ti
o'clock a. m., from Wilmington, where his
family reside. On his arrival his actions
indicated to some of the*officers in the depot
that he needed special attention. He was
therefore taken up to the hospital and gave
very little trouble after arrival there. Mr.
Hardwick is well thought of, and his case
is supposed to be the result of night work
and general physical exhaustion.
The mysterious murder of Tom Croghan
Monday night is all the talk now. A jury
was empanelled Tuesday, and Mari’ Jane
Simmons. Betsey Jones, Isaac Chester and
Sam Hunter, the three last laborers upon
the fnrm, were examined. Their statements,
together with what was plainly deciphera
ble from the bloody hieroglyphics on the
floor, gave the story of the murder. The
jury did not bring in a verdict. They were
not satisfied, and will meet again at 10
o'clock Friday morning. Dr. Edmund Ma
zyck. City Physician, of Health district
No. 4, was sent for and made a thorough
examination of the wound. He pro
nounced it a gunshot wound.
Seven buckshot were found in
Croghan’s body, three in the lower portion
of the left lung and four in the thorax. Six
perforations were found in his luick, from
within ly/ to 3 inches of the spinal
column, and all ranging forward and to the
right side. The doctor thought death must
have been speedy. Upon the suspicious na
ture of Sam Hunter’s testimony—his knowl
edge of the deatli of Mr. Croghan Ixtfore he
had made any examination of the body—
Sergt. Miller decided to arrest him for
further examination. Hunter seemed to
know a great deal about the erftne, hut told
a very straight story, and did not seem to
take his arrest very hard.
Thousands Willingly Testify
That there is no use in being deceived by
spurious goods or injured by quack medi
cines.
That rheumatism, sciatica, lung trouble,
kidney disease, dyspepsia, malaria, etc., can
best lie cured by external remedies.
That the best external remedy is Allcock’s
Porous Plaster, the original and genuine ar
ticle.
That Allcock’s Porous Platers ought to be
kept by all families.
That they can be depended on every
time.
“Lovell & Lattimore’s Black Acorn."
An acknowledged favorite cook stove, sold
by Lovell Sc Latttmore, the Congress street
hardware store dealers. Is the Black Acorn.
It has an enviable reputation, and has been
so long Issforo the people of Georgia, Flor
ida and South Carolina, that little or no ef.
fort is needed to put it in the homes of nil
wanting a really flue baker. An immense
numlw of the Blac Acorn is in use through
out the city, and like ull standard goods, it
never fulls to keep up well the impression
already established.
We will receive by Friday's steamer
smoked salmon, halibut and mackerel, sau
sages, pickled salmon, etc. Parties desiring
will please leave orders. Strauss Bros.
Don’t forget our brands of flour are the
liest. Straus, Bros.
FINED FOR A SUNDAY GAME.
The Sentence Susp >nded to Allow an
Appeal to. rho Governor.
Memphis, Texn , Aug. 17. —A lair audi
ence was present this aitertioon to witness
the last game played between Memphis and
New Orleahs. Powell, who was in the box
for the visitors, pitched a splendid game,
yielding only four hits. The locals lost by
losing the ball in the high grass in the sec
ond inning, by which two runs were made,
and a fumble of the hall by Phelan in too
seventh inning, whieh’cost a run. The game
was featureless, save the sharp fielding of
both clubs. The score by innings follows:
New Orleans 08000 l. 10 x— 3
Memphis . 0 0 0 0 .0 0 1 0 0— 1
Batteries- -Pov e l and McVey for New Or
leans, Black and Grotty for Memphis.
Base hits—New Orleans 10. Memphis 4.
Errors—New Orleans 3, Memphis 4.
The players who were arrested yeston' v/
afternoon for participating in the
game, were arraigns! before Judge PuL-a'
this afternoon, lie fined them ->25 each.
The sentence was suspended for twenty days
to enable the boys to secure a remittance of
the line by Gov. Taylor.
Base Ball at Orlando.
Orlando, Fla., Aug. 17.—Agim was
played here to-day for the State champion
ship. Orlando made f) runs and Eustis 2.
A game wdll be pluyed next Friday between
Orlando and Fernandina.
Games Elsewhere.
At Staten Island—
Metropolitans 00000010 0— 1
Baltimore 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 I—2
Base hits—Metropolitans 5. Baltimore 9.
Errors - Metropolitans 5, Baltimore 5.
At Philadelphia—
Athletics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 o—2
Brooklyn 2 3 0 4 1 0 2 3 x—ls
Base hits—Athletics 8, Brooklyn 21. Errors—
Athletics 3, Brooklyn 1.
At Philadelphia—
Philadelphia 020000010—3
New York 1 00 1 00 00 0— 2
Base hits—Philadelphia 11. New York 12. Er
rors—Philadelphia 3, New York 3.
At Worcester, Mass, (postponed game)—
Boston 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 x— 6
Washington 001 0 1300 0 — 5
Base hits -Boston 15, Washington 12. Errors
—Boston 11, Washington 12.
The Ball Game To-Day.
The Amateurs and Montgomerys will
play their second game this afternoon at
Baseball Park at 4p. m. This is the club
that so nearly defeated the Amateurs about
two weeks ago. Both clubs will present
their strongest teams, and a good game may
be expected.
Amateur. Positions. Montgomerys.
Wright Catcher Harrigan
Mercer Pitcher Gorinon
Charles , First Base Strasser
Spear Second Base Gaudry
Shreck Third Base Demere
Ham Short Stop Morrissey
Ennis Left Field J. Ennis
McHugh Centre Field Halligan
Melville. .. Right Field Hunter
‘Buchu-Paiba.”
Quick, complete cure, all annoying kid
ney, bladder and urinary diseases. sl. At
druggists.
“Rough on Bile” Pills.
Small granules, small dose, big results,
pleasant in operation, don’t disturb the
stomach. 10c. and 25c.
“Rough on Dirt.”
Ask for “Rough on Dirt.” A perfect
washing powder found at last! A harmless
extra fine A1 article, pure and clean, sweet
ens, freshens, bleaches and whitens without
slightest injury to finest fabric. Unequaled
for fine linens and laces, general household,
kitchen and laundry use. Softens water,
saves labor and soap. Added to starch pre
vents yellowing. 5c., 10c., 25c. at grocer s
Potatoes, apples, onions and hmons at
Strauss Bros.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars for
Asheville.
Passengers for Asheville can secure berths
in through Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars
at Bren’s ticket office, No. 22 Bull street, or
at tho ticket office at the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway passenger station.
Trains for Asheville leave Savannah at
12:20 j). m., and arrive at Asheville 7 a. m.
the next day.
The test 25c. broom in the city can be had
at Strauss Bros.
$5 Boys’ Suits Reduced to $2 50.
In moving to the northeast corner Con
gress and Whitaker streets, we have laid
one side, to clear out, 100 Boy’s Suits, every
one of them costing $5 and over. Have re
duced them down to $2 50 per suit. Come
and look at them at the Famous.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cara for
Atlanta.
The Savannah, Florida and Western rail
way and the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railroad have put on Pullman Pal
ace Sleeping Cars between Savannah and
Atlanta. Berths can be secured at Bren’s
ticket office. No. 22 Bull street, or at the
ticket office at the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway passenger station. Trains
leave Savannah at 7:35 p. in., and arrive at
Atlanta 7:20 a. m. the next day.
At the Harnett House, Savannah, Ga.,
vou get all the comforts of the high-priced
ho els, and save from $1 to s!} per day. Try
it and be convinced.— Boston. Home Jour
nal
Removal.
The Famous New York Clothing House
has removed to 144 Congress, northeast cor
ner of Whitaker street.
“Let Her Go’ Gallagher.”
Remaining stock of
GENTS’. YOUTHS’ AND BOYS’
SUMMER CLOTHING,
NECKWEAR,
FURNISHINGS
Must go at anybody’s price to make room
for our
FASHIONABLE FALL AND WINTER BTOCK.
NUF CED.
IGI Congress Street.
B. H. LEVY & 8110.
Removal.
The Famous New Clothing House
has removed to 114 Congress, northeast cor
ner of Whitaker street.
Reduced Prices on White Shirts,
moving we And that we have an over
stock of White Shirts, sizes from ltii.j to 18,
therefore have reduced them in price to
idear out. A good opportunity for large
men at the Famous, removed to the north
east corner of Congress and Whitaker
streets.
Home Again.
Back into our old quarters, and it feels
liko home. We’ve been pent up long enough
and feel liko spreading ourselves Come
and see us; we have a regular palace, and
looks as neat as a pm. IV e’ve propai ml our
selves for this move with new and attractive
goods and ore ready for business. We shall
endeavor to retain the confidence our friends
and patrons have place t in us lor selling
only the finest grades of Watches, Jewelry,
Silverware, etc., of which we have an at
tractive assortment. We always carry the
largest line of first water Diamonds in tho
State. M. Sternberg,
157 Broughton street.
Removal.
The Famous New York Clothing House
has removed to 144 Congress, northeast cor
n-,r of Whitaker street
I.UDBEN ,fc HATES S. M. XI.
PRICES
TH&T SUIT THE TIMES
Must necessarily be as low as offered by any
or • We have them, and besides offer the lar
gest assortment in a!! our different ltnes offered
by anyone in the South.
FACTS
Which We Stand Ready to Prove
Thai we sold during last month over 824,000
in ou* Piano and Organ Department.
That our Sheet Music Department is not only
keeping up with the times, but that our sales
are steadily increasing.
That we offer the best set of Band Instruments
for fd 20 offered by any house in the United
Stil rffr.
That Me can and trill sell a better Aeeordeon,
Violin. Banjo or Guitar for the money asked
than ever offered or sold by anyone.
Th*t our present clearance sale of Pictures is
lvua due. and that we will, as long: as side con
tin; ie, deduct a straight do per cent, from
price* alnch ar* 1 marked in plain figures.
That our Artist Material Department em
bra-Nis a larger variety and bigger stock than
ai v ito houses in the South, and that our
price.-j will always be found as low or lower
than anyone's.
That our stock of Stationery is the most
elaborate, complete, and embraces more vari
eties of new styles and at lower prices than ever
before seen, heard or dreamt of in Savannah.
Come and see, and make us prove above asser
tions.
OP liN 7 A.M. TO 71*. M.
AND
II K D HO T.
l.&eCs.m.h.
CJ.OTIIING.
; . APPEL & SCITATTL,
CLOTHING, HATS, GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, ETC.
ONE PlilCE THEOTJ GrHOTJT.
PLAIN FIGURES.
YOUR INTEREST! OUR INTEREST!
163 CONGRESS STREET.
CHIMNEYS.
HOUSEWIVES
FARMERS
* STUDENTS
I H *? AND ALL OTHERS SHOULD USI
|1 Vi MACBETH & CO'S
AApfuth
H eacmchmnOas ri KHJaJiB a63 H Kill
( CHIMNEYS
(, i.l IF YOU DON'T WANT t<
if I be ANNOYED byConsLnl
L 7 BREAKING OF CHIMNEYS
BEST CHIMNEY MADE
;ii£ jS 'l§ Forßale Everywhere!
r|AD£ onuY ask
mt.holyoxe seminari
VPiTrSBURSH.P/Sr We use nearly (800) threl
iO iNtffUSltSjyetrwHfl*. hundred light* very evrrf
. ............ _ ing. and since using the cel
srated PEARL TOP CHIMI.EYS my experience and
Idgmcnt i* that we would rather pay a dollar a cozen
r them than fifty cent* a dozen for any other Cfcim*
ywe have ever u*d. L. H. PORTER. Steward.
PRINTER AM! HOOK BINDER.
Old iu Years—Not Old Fogy.
GEO. N. NICHOLS,
PRINTER AND BINDER.
To the Manor horn—full of years and experi
ence—still young in energy and ability—with
all the accessories necessary to satisfactorily
conduct the business to which he has given hi*
life. Grateful for past favors—hopeful of other*
to come.
•
PLUM HER.
l. a. McCarthy,'
Successor to Chas. E. Wakefield,
PLUMBER, CAS and STEAM FITTER,
4fi Ban,ar<l street, SAVANNAH, GA.
Telephone STd.
—■ 11 ■" ■ y - "
DAVIS BROS.
ARTISTS,
Professional and Amateur.
T'or this week only we will close out, at half
price, eur stock of Plain aud Fancy Brass and
other Plaques, to make room for new and fresh
goods.
PLAQUES worth 75c, for3Bc.
PLAQUES worth $1 for 60c.
PLAQUES worth $1 23 for Ma.
PLAQUES worth $1 30 for 75a
PLAQUES worth 82 for sl.
Japan Panels for decorating, also at half
price.
A general reduction In this department fw
this week only.
DAVIS BROS
42 sod M Bull street.