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JUDGEADAMSTO RESIGN
HE WILL HE TIKE FHOM THE SUPE
RIOR COURT BENCH MAY 1.
The Announcement of His Retirement
Made to the Members of the Bar-
Expressions of Regret Upon the Cir
cuit Losing a Faithful Judge-To
Engage in the Practice of Law the
Reason for Judge Adams’ With
drawal from the Bench—His Resig
nation to Be Tendered the Governor
in Person —Capt. Robert Falligant
His Probable Successor.
Judgo A. Pratt Adams of the Eastorn
judicial circuit will retire from the bench
May 1 to engage in the practice of his pro
fession. His resignation of the judgeship,
to take effect on that date, was announced
Yesterday, and will be tendered to Gov.
Gordon this week.
A meeting of the bar was held in the superior
court room at so'clock yesterday afternoon,
when it was whispered that Judge Adams
would communicate his intention to resign.
Every member of the bar was present
and the court room was crowded. Judge
Harden of the city court occupied a seat on
the bench to the right of Judge Adams. As
soon as the meeting was called to order
Judge Adams said:
Gentlemen of the Bar: 1 have asked you to
meet me this afternoon, that I might announce ]
my purpose, at a very early Jay. to retire from
the bench. I wish at once to make to the gov
ernor a persona) tender of my resignation, and
to request that it take effect Slay 1. On many
accounts this announcement is made with re
luctance and regret. During the six years an i
a half of my incumbency of the bench, my
relations -with the bar and the people
of this circuit have been, without exception or
qualification, exceedingly pleasant. I have
tried to discharge my delicate and responsible
duties with due regard to the dignity of my
office, with an eye single to the cause of truth
and justice, and with perfect consideration for
the rictus and for the feelings of every
individual, be he suitor, witness, juror,
official or counsel. that could be
affected by my action or my utterances.
1 have striven to obey my constitutional
obligation, "to administer justice without re
spect to person." to be always impersonal and
impartial, and whatever may have been my
errors. 1 cherish the hoir- that in this endeavor
I have not failed.
To you, gentlemen, to your industry nnd
ability, to your uniform ctmrtesy and consid
eration, T owe nv’t-e than T can express.
Throughout my professional career I trust that
I shall retain that which I now [tossess, the
friendship of every member of this bar,
THE BAR'S REGRETS.
The announcement was a surprise to a ma
jority of the bar, aud the speeches which
followed showed with what regret it was
received. W. G. Chariton, Esq., regarded
the retirement of Judge Adams as a public
calamity. There is no question, he said, as
to the peerless service he has rendered. He
has been a just judge, a courteous aud a
patient judge, and Mr. Charlton added
that it had been to him a surprise that ho
had been so patient under all circumstances
while on the beach. He welcomed him as
a practitioner to the bar.
Col. George A. Mercer said that the an
nouncement of Judge Adams that he would
retire from the be .cii was a profound sur
prise to him. and it was with deep regret
that he had listened to the announcement.
Judge Adams, he said, has presided with
wonderful courtesy and ability, and has
won the esteem and affection of the bar.
He was glad to know, however, that he will
remain in Savannah aud will practice
his profession here. He pro
foundly regretted Judge Adams’ re
tirement from the beacn. While it is
true, he said, that he had sometimes
decided adversely to him, that is the ex
perience of attorneys before all courts, and
he could say that he had never list a case
in which he had felt that Judge Adams'
decision had not been based upon a strict
idea of justice. Judge Adams, he added,
has not only m de an enviable reputation
as a judge, but he has earned the profound
esteem of the bar.
THE BAR TO TAKE ACTION.
Hon. P. W. Meldrim thoroughly sub
scribed to the expressions of esteem that
bad been made. A more enduring recog
nition of how the bar held Judge Adams iu
esteem, he believed, should chai notarize
the meeting of the bar. He therefore
moved that a committee of five be ap
pointed to dralt resolutions to be spread
upon the records of the court. He bade
Judge Adams Godspeed in his professional
career at the bar.
hon. F. G. dußignon seconded Mr. Mel
drim's resolution. He heartily concurred
in tbe view that the sentiment of the bar
should go on the records of the court as a
[■crixtuity and lasting endurance of the
esteem in which Judge Adams is held by
tbe bar, and this could bast b * done by
spreading upon the records resolutions ex
pressive of its feelings.
Jiinge Harden appointed Mr. W. G.
Charlton, Esq., (.'ol. George A. Mercer,
Hon. P. W. Meldrim, Hon. Fleming dußig
nou and Col. James Atkins a committee to
draft suitable resolutions tube submitted
before the close of the present term of the
court.
J. R. Baussy, Esq., prefaced his remarks
by suggesting that the court remain open
until April Ji, aud he paid a hign tribute
to Judge Adams. Mr. Saussy said that a
few days ago. in conversation with one of
tbe oldest aud most eloquent members of the
bar, Gen. Jackson, wb>, not anticipating
tbe retirement of Judge Adams from t'le
bench, had said-of his administration, that
it recalled tbe earliest and palmiest days c f
Ju ige Fleming, a compliment, ilr. Saussy
baid, that could not be improved upon.
THE COURT ADJOURNED.
Judge Adams was visibly affected by the
kindly words spoken by the members of the
bar. He announced that the c >urt would
take a recess until Monday, April till, but
that in the mea dime any orders to be
pa-sed up on .'ill have consideration in
chambers, and that briet's of evidence and
other matters requiring the attention of
the court will bo considered.
After the meeting of the bar adjourned
Judge Adams spoke feelingly and courte
ously to the court officials, complimenting
them upon the mariner in which they had
seconded the court in the administration of
business.
To a Morning News reporter Judge
Adams said that it is his int-ution to ro
ll aiu in Savannah and practice his profes
sion. He will connect himself with the law
firm of Denmark Jfc Adams, of which his
brother, 8. H. Adams, Esq., is a member,
Judgo Adams wili make a personal teuder
of his re ignatiou to Gov. Gordon.
Tbe retirement of Judge Adams from
the bench leaves a vacancy which the gov
ernor will till by appointment until the
niee’ingot tho Jegi-lntiire. Gapt. Jlotiert
KnJllgam is understood to be the unanimous
choice of the bar aa Judge Adams' successor,
and ins appointment will lie unanimously
recommended.
Tbe City’s New Fire Engine.
Mr. P. P, Crolley, formerly a resident of
Bavannab, and a member of the Sixty
third Georgia, was iu tne city yesterday,
aud as agent of the LoFrance Engine Com
pany contracted with the city to furnish it
with a La France patent piston steam
engine of 400-gultou capacity.
The price to be paid for the engine, which
Is a light engine, weighing about 5,000
pound*, is 13,200. it is to be handsomely
finished in brass or nickel plate, and to tie
ready for delivery Aug. 1 next.
The city also contracted with Mr. Clarke
to furnish 2,000 feet if the Maltese cross
brand of hose. The contract for a hose
cart has not yet been let.
A Chance for Parents
to give their children the mm air, and a
lovely afternoon sail on the steamer Gov,
BafTord, which leaves dock foot < f Dray
ton street at 2:30. 25Ceuta round trip.
Fine recreation Jor James uud children on
tho Bell Line, sere.i miles only 5 cunts.
LOOKING UP THE BAD PLACES.
' Tbe Chain-Gang to Be Utilized in the
Work of Suburban Sanitation.
The regular weekly meeting of tho com
mittee on public health of the Citizens’
Sanitary Association wax held yesterday.
Dr. J. B. Read, president of the association,
and Drs. LeHardy and Nunn were present.
Inspector Dosvergers submitted his regu
lar weekly reports of daily inspections of
food produce. The inspector reported that
the condition cf the market building and
surroundings are the same as reported last
week. The city marshal made an inspec
tion, during the week, of the boxes in the
meat vault, with a viow of condemning
and removing those unfit for use, but the
inspector has not yet seen the report, and
the boxes are yet in the market.
The inspector reported in reference to
the condition of lands around the city as
follows: “Lands east of the city improved
in sanitary condition by drainage work
done by the city gang, but tbe burrow pit
nuisances of the Tybee and the Bavannab,
Florida and Western railways, aud tho
Lawton quagmire and Wagner farm
nuisances remain in the unsanitary con
dition last reported." Portion* of the con
vict gang have gone out to commence the
drainage of the pond on the Wagner
place, and of the Minis swamp south of the
city. Another portion of the gang is at
work on theDeßonne canal.
The inspector reported further that the
Ocean Steamship Company is now- engaged
filling with sand the pit of the burnt ware
house. and he had beeu informed that the
work of filling would be continued until all
the pits of the cotton warehouses, and the
old water works basins, and tbe burrow
pits and excavations about the company’s
property there are filled up.
The Ogeechoe canal basin is now kept full
of water. A copper dam built across it at
Bay street holds the water above that
point, and one inlet has been cut from the
canal basin to the old water works basin
inlet, which admits a fresh flow of water
into the canal basin at every tide, thereby
obviating the exposure of the mud-bed of
the canal basin and the unsanitary condi
tion incident to such exposure.
Tho city’s ward inspectors are now taking
the census of the oattla and cow shelters in
the city. Dr. Cox’s cattle market continues
in perfect sanitary condition. The inspec
tor has not yet commenced his inspection of
the butchers’ peus and slaughter houses iu
the vicinity of the city, but will do so
during the comjng week, if provided with a
horse and vehicle, which will enahle him to
go out and inspect those places, and roport
such as are not at a proper distance from
the city, or in an unsanitary condition.
Dr. Read informed tho committee that
the county commissioners contemplate put
ting the convict labor of the county at
work at several points essential to the sani
tation of the city, after the work in which
it is uow engaged has been finished.
CITY BREVITIES.
Frank Darners won the bedroom set at
the Marionette show last night.
Next Tuesday being a legal holi lay, busi
ness will be virtually suspended on the
Bay.
Over 400 persons attended the anniver
sary ball at Catholic Library hall Wednes
day night.
Charles Christian, a subject of the King
of Denmark, was admitted to citizenship in
the superior court yesterday.
Thomas Brown (colored) was lodged in
the barracks last night, charged with tiring
a pistol in the si reets. Two “disorderlies”
wore also run in.
Eva Gibbs (colored) prosecuted her hus
band, Nyer Gibbs in Justice Russell’s court
yesterday for abusing her aud his two
children. Giubs was bent to jail in default
of bail.
Gen. A. R. Lawton, Capt. H. C. Cunning
ham and Mr. Henry D. Bteveus are each
having plans made for handsome and costly
residences, which they pruposoto have built
this summer.
If the unsightly treo boxes on Liberty
street wero taken down it would be a de
cided improvement in that handsome
thoroughfare. These are not necessary to
tho protection of the trees.
Messrs. Straclian & Cos., cleared yester
day the Norwegian bark Amaranth for
Marin, Spam, with 10,till) pieces pitch pine
lumber measuring 251,215 feet, valued at
$3,000. Cargo by Messrs. Cuyas dt Curtis.
TWO ENGINES COLLIDE.
A “Pusher” Huns Into a Service Train
in a Fog.
Pusher engine No. 78 and service train
No. 8C collided in the Central railroad
yard, at the upper end, yesterday morning
about 5:15 o’clock. The service train en
gine was going out to its work aud the
“pusher” was finishing up its night’s work
mid going into the yard. The fog was very
danse and the twoengineor did not see each
other until they wore about to collide.
Tbe “[lusher” was running a freight car
in front of it. When the engineers saw
that their engines were going to strike both
reversed their engines, aud the engineer on
the “pusher” jumped off. A moment later
the crash came, and tho smoke-stack to his
engine toppled and fell. When he jumped
he lost his balance and rolled down ihS em
bankment, and before he could recover
himself the “pusher” reversed, started out
of the yard and ran up the road about seven
miles before it stopped.
A few niiuutes later the Pooler “goober”
train camp along anil brought the runaway
engine into tho city. The freak of the en
gine caus'd eonsiderabl uneasiness among
the officials. Train Master Norman go:
another “pusher” and started up tho road
after it. He met the “goober” towing her
in before.he was many miles from town,
however. The datuago to either engine is
very slight and no blocking resulted from
the accident.
THE CITY IN A GALE.
A 1 ively Blow Topple* Over Chim
neys and Fences and Uproots Trees.
A severe gale lasting about fifteen min
utes swept over the city between 4 and 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The wind
reached a velocity of thirty six miles an
hour, and waß accompanied by a heavy
rain nnd hail storm. Trees were blown
down iu several parts of the city, and a
number of chimneys wore toppled over.
Yard fences were blown over aud signs and
awnings in tho business part of the city
were torn loose nnd broken in pieces.
The blow came from the west und for a
short time it bud the appearance of being
more severe than it really was. In the
country considerable damage was done.
The Baptist church, in process of erection
at Po ler. was blown and. wn with a number
of other buildings on the line of the Central
railroad.
A flat loaded with wood was sunk near
Harmou’s wharf below tho city during the
squall. A negro and a white boy were on
the Hat, but they were rescued uud lauded
ou the wharf. Several ourdsof wood floated
off, but most of it was recovered. Tho
signal service officers said last night that
the storm was local, but that heavy raius
prevailed along tbe coast.
.Man Wants a Tontc
When there is a lack of elastic energy in tlie
system, showu by a sensation of languor aud
unrest In the I .ortilng. frequent yawning dur
ing the day and disturbed sleep at nigbt. lies
tetter's Stomach Hillers infuses unwonted
energy into tlie enfeebled and nervous, endow
in.: It em v.iih n .se ller energy, an ability to
repo-e Healthfully, and digest without inc-m
--v -nieuce. Nervousness, heeds he,' biliousne-s,
impaired appetite and n leeble. troublesome
stomach, nre all and speedily set right by this
uiutcbiess regulator ami lnvig'rant The min
eral poisons, am mg them striciinla and n-ix
vomica. ae never sale tonies, even in infinites!
mid doses. The Hitters answers the purpose
more effectually, and euu Is- relied upon as per
feclly safe by the most prudent, teier and
ague, kidney troubles uud rueuuiaUsm yield
to it.
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, AI’KJL 2(5, 1889.
GOOD-BY£_ TO FLOWERS.
THE FLORAL AND ART ASSOCIA
TION’S EXHIBITION CLOSED.
The Show the Most Successful That
tho Association Has Ever Held—The
Judges Make Their Awards-The Suc
cessful Competitors and tho Prizes
They Won—Some of Yesterday’s Ex
hibits.
The floral and art exhibition dosed last
night. It has been a success in every way.
Tho main feature of the exhibition—the
flower show—was never better. Notwith
standing the inroads on the flower gardens
for Easter, and the numerous social enter
tainments and weddings during the week,
the exhibition has boen one of which Savan
nah may be proud. There were more ex
hibitors than were ever known before, and
never was there such a collection of rare
and beautiful plants.
The fancy work and art department is, of
course, an auxiliary department; still, the
quality of the exhibits this year were much
more satisfactory than any previous show.
A larger number of children com
peted for prizes this season than
ever before. Some large aud handsome
lots of flowers were brought in too late to
be entered for competition, and conse
quently they were entered for exhibition
only. There is a rule which provides that
all plants, cut flowers and designs entered
for competition must be delivered at the
hall before 6 o’clock on the opening day.
In consequence of a non-compliance with
this rule, many who would doubtless have
received prizes got nothing but special
mention.
THE FANCY WORK PRIZES.
The prizes wore awarded just before the
exhibition,’closed, by Secretary Richardson.
Mrs. O. Cohen, Mrs. J. G. Thomas aud
Mrs. R. J. Jones, the judges in tiie fancy
work department, awarded the prizes in
that department. The following is the
order in which the prizes wore given:
Best! general display of fancy and needle
work, Mrs. J. M. Henderson; gold medal.
Best general display of fancy and needle work
by professional, Mrs. M. Kolb; diploma.
Best crazy quilt, Mrs. Philie Henderson; Di
ploma and $5.
Log cabin quilt, Mrs. 8. P. Goodwin; diploma.
Best embroidery on silk, Mrs. Henry Tavlor;
diploma aud $5, also special mention for knitted
quilt.
Best embroidery on felt. Miss Florence Gold
ing; diploma and $2.
Best embroidery ou chenille, Miss Lula Ward;
diploma.
Best embroidery with aracene. Master 8.
Branch LaFar; diploma and sl.
Best embroidery on satin, Miss Sagurs; di
ploma and §2.
Best applique work on linen, Miss F. Lowcnze;
diploma and §l.
Best embroidery on linen, Mrs. O. Cohen;
diploma.
Best lambrequin, Miss 8t d!a Millen; diploma.
Best drawn work on linen, embroidered in
silk, Miss Egbert; diploma and $2.
Best piece of drawn work by child, Irene
Putzel, aged TW years; diploma and $2.
Best piece of Kensington work by child, Lila
Millard, age 8 years; diploma and $2.
Best piece plain sewing by hand, child’* robe,
Mrs. F. H. Marshall; gold thimble.
Best machine made garment, Miss Gelston;
$5.
Best button holes. Muss Annie Danberly of the
Episcopal orphans’ Home; diploma and $2.
Best sewing on domestic muslin. Miss Georgia
P. Ferguson of the Episcopal Orphans’ Home;
diploma and $2.
Bent darned net work by child, Miss V. Ham
ilton; diploma and Si.
Best iloniton lace. Miss Dowling; diploma.
Best drawn work on linen, Miss Dowling;
diplama and $2.
Best crochet lace, Miss S. B. Jackson; $5.
Best pillow sham in crochet, Mrs. Gelbel
house; diploma.
Best napkins in drawn aud silk embroidery,
Miss Forbes; diploma.
Best tatting, Mrs. H. N. Moore; diploma, and
for the best knitted quilt in thread, special men
tion.
Best beaded work,jet wrap, Mrs. 11. Roth;
diploma and 82.
Best basket of paper flowers, Miss Sullivan;
diploma and sl.
Lampshade and paper roses, Mrs. J. C. Pos
tell; diploma.
Best sofa cushion. Miss J. Williams; diploma.
Best embroidered slippers, Mrs. H. A. Palmer;
diploma.
Best knitted pincushion. Mrs P. Schwarz;
diploma.
Best scroll work by child, H. H. Aveilhe; di
ploma and £l.
Best maereme work, Capt. John Riley; di
ploma.
Special mention was made of the magnificent
display of embroidery ou linen, executed in
Germany; also the excellent and curious bead
work spread by Mrß. J. M. Henderson.
THE ART PHIZES,
In the art department William W. Rogers,
Mrs. William W. Gordon and Miss Georgia
Weymopth were the judges, and they awarded
the following prizes:
Crayon work and photography (professional)
Hermes & Gottlieb: diuloma.
Crayon work (excellent), Mrs. J. C. Puder;
diploma.
Fruits and flowers in oil. Miss Kate E. Paul
(excellent); diploma.
liest China painting on plates, Mias Nannie L.
Screven; diploma.
Second best china painting. Miss Carrie Gold
ing; diploma.
Best china painting, cups and saucers, Miss
Uoodwin; diploma.
Second liest, hiss Mary C. Goodwin; diploma.
Original pen sketches tsuperb). Miss Georgia
Weymouth; diploma.
Map drawiugjby H. 11. LaFar; diploma.’
Pencil drawings, Steinnetz Bryan; diploma.
Oil painting ou glass screen, Mrs. R. 11. Corn
well; diploma.
India ink pen drawing, W. W. Rogers (excel
lent); diploma.
Water color on silk soreen. Miss H. M. Kell;
diploma.
Palette painted in nil, Master Courtlandt
Jones (first attempt), diploma.
Horn hatrackaud inouel yacht, W B. Irving;
diploma.
Horn hatrack, N. McStiane; diploma.
Plaque and shell painting, Mrs. Paul Rehn
berg; diploma.
Steamer "Maqualio” embroidered in worsted
and silk by the late J. H. Jones; diploma.
IN THK SLOWER SHOW.
In the floral department the judges were
Messrs. Kobt. 11. Tatera, W. 11. McKee and C.
('. Taliaferro. They awarded the following
prizes:
Hast floral design, A. C. Oelschig sl(\
Host twelve single trusses, M. Maclean, first
prize, trophy cup. Second prize .Mrs A. Chis
holm, s>. Six single trusses, first prize Mrs A.
Chisholm fo. Second prize, M Maclean
Best haskpt of roses, first prize, Mrs. A. Obis
holm; $3.
Second prize, M Maclean; B'3
Third prize, \V. 11. Vaughan: 81.
Best collection of roses, first prize, Mrs A. 1,.
Hartndge; 3-i.
Second prize. Mrs. A. Chisholm; 8-1
Thir l prize M. Maclean: *3.
Best collection Zonale geraniums (not less
than IS), Mrs. S. K. 11. Uillespie: $3
Best collection vari zoualcs mol less than 12),
Mrs. L>. B. Lester; 83.
lo st pot plant never before exhibited, J, F.
Ist Far: Jl
Best collection of ferns aud lycopodium, T. A.
Ybanez;
Best collection of cacti, Mrs. S. |\ Hanifl.
ton; $3.
Best specimen of bergenia. .I. F. i jiFar;
ltest hanging baskets of living plants, J. F,
La H ttf; sl.
Best single amaryllis in bloom. J. F. LaFar;
11.
Best single geranium in bloom, J. K. Train ;81
Host double geraniums iu boom. C. V, Suede
ker: fi
nest single pelargauum in bloom, J. K. Train;
?!
Best display of verbeuas, Mrs. 8. B. Uillespie;
81.
Best display of pansies, Mrs A L. Partridge;
Si.
Best display anil best kept cut flowers during
the exhibition, Mrs. (leorge T. Nichols; sf>.
Second best display and best kept flowers, J.
F LaFar; $3.
Best four quarts of strawlierrise of the variety
best adapted to general cultivation, F. M. Bliss;
83.
Best four quarts, first class form and quality,
of berries, F. M. Bliss. Jr., $3.
For the best kepi exhibit of roses, a priz- of
B*i was awa* ded Mr. M. Mac tear.
For best collection of green house plants, a
prize of $3 was uivarded Mr. J, F. LaFar.
The follow log are worthy of favorable men! ion,
ru t having been entered for competition: Mrs.
J. (’. Cornwell, beautiful geraniums: Mrs. F. 11.
Screven, rtiblier plant ; Dr. D. Cox. tine roller
Hod oi geraniums, fuchias and other hothouse
plants; Miss It. F. Beyle, pineapple cactus; Mrs.
Henry Ward, tine collection geraniums and
pelarganuiiis; Mrs. Thomas, flue collection
geraniums; Mr* Ueorge C Hummel. liesutiful
orchid. cilefl Nus,“ and Miss Pirsoua, a very
tine and large collection of geraniums.
yesterday’s new exhibits.
Yesterday was a good day for the flowers.
They looked as fresh last night at the clos
ing of the fair as they did during the first
two days. The number of baskets was in
creased by a large tray of well assorted
roses, by Mr. Maclean, and a fresh basket
by Mr. Chisholm. Miss 8. E. Estill sent iu
two very pretty baskets of white and crim
son roses.
The flowers were prettily arranged in the
baskets, with borders of ivy and moss. Dr.
D. Cox sent in a large basket of exquisite
roses, which attracted a good deal of atten
tion, ana also a basket of variegated japon
lcas. Mr. George C. Hummel sent in a
vigorous orchid, The “veiled
Nun.” It is in bloom and has
four blossoms and a bud.
Mrs. L. Y. Gibbs sent in a pot of artistically
arranged eschcholtzia. Mrs. 8. P. Hamilton
sent in a basket of lilacs from the home of
Thomas Jefferson in Monticello, Va. Mrs.
Vaughan and Mrs. Gadsden sent in two
beautiful baskets of flowers.
In the art department Miss Mamie E.
Farrell had on exhibition crochet tidies of
considerable merit. The work is well done
and attracted a good deal of attention.
A picture of the old steamship Maganlia,
that ran formerly between New York a:d
Savannah, was on exhibition by M rg. Jones,
wife of the late G. S. Jones, superintendent
of the gas company, who made it. The
work is silk, done on worsted. Tbe shading
is remarkably fine and the general effect is
excellent.
LITTLE PEOPLE OF WOOD.
What the Marionettes Are and How
They are Operated.
Few people who have watched the amus
ing capers of the little jointed puppets of
wood in Marionette shows have much of an
idea how they are made to waltz and dance,
wag their heads, aud go through all of the
movements of real people.
The Marionettes are nothing new. They
were known to the Greeks and nobody
knows how long the entertainment was in
vogue before their time. From the Greeks
they passed to the Romans. The early
Marionettes wero made of paper. Those
made now are chiefly of wood, and they
have reached their greatest perfection
in Italy and France.
The first Marionette figures brought to
this country are those which are being ex
hibited by the Bell-Ellis Company here.
They are 23 years old, and have been played
in nearly every city in the country during
tiiat time. The figures are just what they
look to be on the miniature stage where
they perform—pieces of wood hinged to
gether with leather, and dressed like men
and women.
Attached to the legs, arms, head, month
and every part of the body which is to be
moved are cords of different lengths of the
finest saddler’s silk doubled and twisted. Tho
cords or strings are long enough to allo w
the figure to be operated several feet below
where the operator stands, ou what is
known as “tho bridge,” and are attached
to a stick about a foot long which the op
erator holds in his hand. Some of the fig
ures, which require a greater number of
cords than others, are operated by means
of a double systoin of cords. With the
figures in full sight, and the cords moving
every part of them in his hand, the operator
is able to put them in almost any position.
The success of tho show depends upon the
skill of the operators and their ability to
give a dramatic movement and voice to the
figures. The skeleton is the most
difficult figure to handle, over a
dozen cords, running through holes and
siots, being required to put it in the gro
tesque shapes that the figure assumes.
Frequently the cords get tangled aid
kinked, and then the figures make a quick
exit and the cords are wound up like a kite
string and Mr. Jones or Mr. Smith is huug
up on a peg alongside of the dancing Chiuee
or the warbling Irishmen.
The little figures are well made and very
seldom get out of order, and wnat the man
agers like, their expenses are small and
their salaries are low, aud they never
grumble. To look at them from the
stage it is simple aud apparently easy
enough to manage the figures, but to do it
is quite another thing. Prof. Ellis has been
operating them for about eleven years, and
is one of the most skillful Marionette man
agers in tho country. He is assisted by Mr.
John Mack, who, next to Prof. Ellis, is one
of the most skillful manipulators ot tho
strings.
WREATHS OF LAUREL.
The Confederate Veterans to Decorate
the Soldiers’ Monument.
The first anniversary meeting of the
Confederate Veterans’ Association will bo
held at noon to-day iu the hall of the
Georgia Hussars, and an election and
installment of officers will take place.
At 3 o'clock this afternoon the association
will assemble at Bull and Houth Broid
streets, and under the escort of the Irish
Jasper Greens and the Savannah Cadets
will march south on Bull to Gaston, west to
Drayton, aud south ou Drayton to the park
extension, whore the confederate
monument will he decorated, each
member of the veterans’ association laying
a laurel wreath at the base of the monu
ment, and a military salute will be fired at
the monument by the military. The line
of march will then he taken up on Drayton
north to Broughton, west to Barnard and
south to South Broad, to the point of ren
dezvous.
At 8 o’clock to-night Oen. Henry H. Jack
son will address the veterans at Catholic
Library hall, to which meeting the public
is cordially invited. The public offices and
principal business houses will bo closed this
afternoon.
The Ladies’ Memorial Association will
decorate the graves of the confederate dead
in Laurel Grove this forenoon, and boxes
w ill be provided at the place of ingress to,
aud exit from, the ceniotery for receiving
contributions,which will be devoted to put
ting in order the graves of the confederate
dead of Georgia, buried in Hollywood cem
etery, Iticbiiioml, Va. They ars reported
to be in a neglected condition. The contri
butions should be more liberal than usual,
a.s the purpose to which they arei to be ap
plied, appeals to the patriotic impulses of our
people.
THIS ANGELL DAMAGE SUIT.
The Case Assigned for Hearing in the
United States Court To-day.
The damage case of E. IJ. Angell against
John Green chiat of police, is assigned for
hearing iu the Unitod States court to-day.
Angell was urrested by Constable Kaufman
last summer on instructions from the sheriff
of Tallahassee, Flo., aud was lodged in the
barracks for safe keepiug uutil the sheriff
came on.
Angell was suspected of being an escaped
criminal from a Missouri prison under the
death sentence for murder It proved to be
a case of mistaken identity. Angel was
taken from the barracks ou h writ of habeas
corpus, and was afterward discharged. Me
subsequently instituted suit in the United
Fit at os court against Chief Green for 8-1,500
damages tor false imprisonment. The
plaintiff is represented by Charlton &
Mackall and Samuel li. Adams, city at
torney, is counsel for Chief Green.
The Warsaw Excursion.
The excursion to Warsaw on May 1, for
the benefit of the Independent Presbyterian
church, will no doubt be a very enjoyable
one. The committee of ladies and gentle
men who have charge of it know how to
make such entertainments successful. The
price of the tickets is small and the cause is
a good one. The excursion, therefore, can
hardly help being a large one.
Bkefham’s Pills act like magic on a
weak stomach.
Take the Beit Line for Tyboe depot, also
for Laurel Grove cemetery.
PUPILS OUT FOR PLAY.
THE SPRING VACATION IN THE)
PUBLIC SCHOOLS BEGUN.
Bright Boys and Girls in Pretty Frocks
and Buits Make a Merry Picture in
the Class Rooms on Examination
Day The Oral Examinations and
the Closing Exercises of the Term
Draw Crowds of Visitors to the
Schools—The Commissioners Make
Their Rounds—The Exercises at
Hunter Hall.
The spring oral examinations drew
crowds of visitors to the public schools yes
terday. The class rooms were thronged.
Thousands of white dresses and desks cov
ered with flowers, behind which sat bright
and hapoy-faced children, transformed the
dull school rooms into pretty pictures of
animation and beauty.
It was a busy day for everybody in the
schools from the .superintendent and prin
cipal down to the teacher of the lowest
grade, and the primary pupils. Every one
bad something to do.
The examinations began at 9:30 o’clock
and lastod until 11:30 o’clock, and then the
recitations aud class exercises began. It
was 2 o’clock before they were over.
Crowds of admiring fathers and mothers,
brothers and sisters, uncles aud aunts and
cousins went from one class room to
another aud one setvool to another until
many had made the round of all the
schools. At the high schools and Chatham
academy there was a crowd of visitors all
day.
THE COMMISSIONERS’ VISITS.
Supt. Bakorand Commissioners Schwarz,
Tattnall and Myers visited the Barnard
Street and St. Patrick’s schools and also
the West Broad street colored school. The
commissioners complimented the principals
of all the schools they visited on the con
duct of the classes and the general character
of the exercises. The excellent penman
ship of the pupils of the St. Patrick’s
school which has always been ri feature of
that school, was noteworthy. I'he commis
sioners were highly pleased with the exer
cises at the West Broad street colored
school Commissioners Tattnall and Myers
remained at the high schools during the en
tire exercises. Commissioners Biunn, Estill
and Douglass, after visiting with tho other
commissioners the high sc iools and Chat
ham academy, visited the Cathe
dral and Massie schools and the
East Broad street colored school.
Principals O'Brien, aud Way were both
complimented on the manner in which their
pupils sustained the examinations an
upon their general conduct. The commis
sioners were equally wall pleas'd with the
East Broad street colored school.
THE HiqH SCHOOL EXERCISES.
The examinations ia the high schools
were in arithmetic, algebra, geometry,
geography, history, Latin, literature,
astronomy, rhetoric and physics.
Tho examinations were conducted
in the class rooms. The closing
exercises were iu Hunter hall, which was
not half largo enough to hold the crowd.
iSupt. Baker, Principal Train, Profs. Thig
pen and Ashmore, and Cjinmissionera Tatt
nall and Myers occupied seats on the stage.
The exercises began with a declamation,
“Savaunah.” by Maurice Meyer, and
the recitation, “Eastor Morning,”,by Nellie
Reynolds. The dialogues “Duchess of Mans
feldt” by Cadda Stone, Helen Smith, Mereua
Fulford, Mary Flatley, Dora Muhlherg,
Ada Hudson. Lucile Dosbouillons, and Alice
Proctor, and “Mrs. Willis’ Will,” by Ida
Boley, Garnett Lazinev, Anna Harmon,
Annie Winn aud Jdettie Shellman, were,
besides the recitations aud music and the
boys’ debate, the features of the exercises.
AT HUNTER HALL.
The recitations were “Katrinkas Visit to
New York,” by Julian Hexter; “Tho Fire
bell’s Story,” by Mamie Stokes;
“Custer’s Last Charge,” by
David Potter; “Awful Lovely
Philosophy,” by Ruthie Kay ton; “Dorkin’s
Last Night,” by Dora Muhlberg; “Mary
Queen of Scots,” by Mareua Fulford; “The
Muniac,” by Edward Mercer, and “An
tony’s Farewell to Cleopatra,” by Ger
trude White. Rosa Platshet played a piano
solo, and Georgia Howard, Alice Proctor
and Nellie Wakeman sang. The recitations,
every one of them, were exceedingly well
given, aud the music was well rendered.
The exercises closed with a debate—“ls a
Taste for Poetry Prejudicial to Success iu
Life?” —by the members of the boys’school.
Gerry Cabaniss was chairman and the
speakers were George Spring, George Wel
brock, Arthur Wells, Josiati Clarke, Ran
dolph Axson, Charles Inglesby, Robert
Mercer, Janies Ryals, Barnard Pritchard,
Edward Mercer, Harry Lattimore, Harry
Richardson, Rufus Richards, Charles Me
Call, Sidney Cooper, Charles West, Henry
Blun, Dorsey Wooldridge, Rudolph Rich
ards, James Maddock, George Beckett.
Some of the arguments in the debate
were remarkable for their originality, and
they were ingeniously and forcibly pre
sented. At the close of the debate the
chairman reviewed the arguments, and by
a vote of the class it was decided that the
weight of argument was with the negative
and the chairman so announced. The re
citationists and debaters were loudly ap
plauded, and were showered with bouquets.
A number of visitors from the dis riot
schools reached the hall before the exercises
were concluded, but it was next to impossi
ble to get inside, because of tho crowd.
AT THE DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
All of the schools had some special exer
cise which was the fenUire of the day. The
chief feature at the Barnard street school
was the rendition of a cantata, “Quarrel of
the Flowers,” gotten up under tho instruc
tion of Mrs. Cotch 1 tt, teacher of the second
grade. The young ladies rendered their
parts with admirable effect. The principal
of the school, Miss Mustin, showed excel
lent administrative talent lu the general
management of the examination, and the
members of tho board expretsed their high
appreciation of her work.
At the St. Patrick’s senool tho recitation,
“The Bells of Abingdon,” with bolls ac
companiment, aud “The Charge of the
Light Brigade,” with dump pell accom
paniment, by the entire tint class, were the
special features of the exercises.
At the Massis school the cantata, "An
Hour iu Fairyland,” by the sixt h grade, was
a pretty leature. The little fairies were
Bessie Bennett, “Queen;” BHlle Harden,
“Cricket;” Annie Sholar, “Fun;” Frisia
Traub, “Content;" Hu ie Hixfer, “True
Heart, ’ and Helene Militis, “G v. and Will.”
The chorus of farios was H Jsalle Keller,
Norma Einstein, Annie King, Annie
Betikeu. Zella Shuruian, Je,sie Ramsay,
Viola Frank, Fannie Newberger, Fannie
Immanuel aud Edith Teasdale. Another
interesting exercise of the Massie school
was “The Combat” from the “Lady of the
Lake,” in costume, by Grau tham Taggart
and Eddie Epstein,
The pupils of the Chatham acalom v wore
highly complimented upon their reading
and tho recitations, and iu fact upon their
entire work.
Tbe schools closed, with yesterday’s ex
ercises, for the spring vacation, and will
reopen Monday, May 6. The graduating
classes in the high school are larger this
year than they nave been for several years
The b ■ns’ graduating ola<s numb rs sixteen
and the girls’ class forty-four.
THE ORPHANS HOM.K.
The Directors’ Annual Meeting-Tho
Childrens’ Festival.
A meeting of the directors of tbe Episco
pal Orphans Home was held yesterday at
the home, at the corner of Li Iwrtv and
Jefferson streets, and tbe following officers
were re-elected:
First Director—Mrs. W. 11. Daniel.
Second Director—Mrs. E. M Green.
Secretary—Miss M. A. Owens.
Treasury—Mrs. L. M. V. arliold.
Heard of Managers— Mrs. W. G. Chari
ton, IDs. IL M. U HmUU, Ur.i. U. D.
Stevens, Mrs. T. F. Screven, Mrs. D. B.
Hull, Mrs. A. R. Lawton, Jr., Miss Cosons,
Miss Screven, Mrs. C. L. Jones, Mrs. John
Bryan, Miss Ellis.
After the election of officers, the secre
tary read her report. It showed that
twenty-three children are being taken care
of at the home. One has received a situa
tion since the last meeting of the directors.
Very little sickness has prevailed at the
home. The thanks of the directors are
tendered Dr. Harris, who has been always
prompt in rendering aid when it was re
quired. Mrs Davidson, tbe matron, and
Miss Gilston have carefully attended to
their duties with the best results, and have
ad<l>*i to the resources of the home.
Mrs. J. D. Weed, having resigned the
office of first directress, Mrs. W. H. Daniel
was appointed to till the vacancy, aud Mr's.
E. M. Green was appointed, second direct
ress, which was rendered vacant by Mrs.
Daniel’s election. Mrs. Charlton resigned
the office of secretary and Miss Owens was
elected in her stead.
It has been a source of regret to tho board
of managers that it has been forced to re
fuse many applications for the admission of
children to the home on account of not
having the roo n. For this reason
its efforts have been chiefly directed
to the liquidation of the dobt still resting
oil the building. The structure cost about
$16,000 to complete it as far as it is com
pleted,land $2,000 are yet unpaid. Vigor
ous efforts have been made by. tbe man
agers to pay off the indebtedness to which
accumulates a heavy interest monthly, and
during the past year they have raised about
*1,300.
The treasurer's reports showed tho finan
cial condition of the home to be better than
it has been in several years, but vigorous
efforts hare yet to be made to liquidate the
pending indebtedness The third story.of
the home is not yet finished, aud connotjbe
until tbe $2,000 debt is removed. When tho
managers succeed in doing this, efforts will
be made at once to push the building to
completion.
IV hen the business of the managers was
over, tb e children celebrated their annual
Ea ster festival. The ladies made every
preparation for them, and it goes without
saying that the little ones enjoyed it. ' The
home was prettily decorated, and the din
ingroom was festooned in flowers.
Two tables were arranged in the
hall, and everything nice was
spread upon them for the children.
Notwithstanding the rain a good many
ladies were present, and did all they could
to make the little ones happy. Rev. E.
Huntington Golev was also present.
The managers will give a May party on
May 2,'at Armory hall, for the benefit of the
home. The party will be given in the
afternoon for the children, and a queen will
be chosen. In the evening a ball will be
given.
The Female Orphan Asylum.
The examination of the children of the
Female Orphan Asylum school was held at
the home yesterday afternoon. The exer
cises consisted of singing, recitations and
general examinations in the elementary
English branches, and were highly credit
able boLh to the pupils and to Miss Ward,
their preceptress.
The school numbers thirty-eight pupils.
A number of visitors were present, and they
were all well please i with the proficiency
of the children, and with their neat anl
cheerful condition under the care of the
efficient board of lady managers and of
Mrs. Bragg, their motherly matron. After
the e camiuation exercises, refreshments
were served in the school room.
HIG RAILROAD MORTGAGE.
The Amertcus Road Bonded for
$12,000 Per Mile.
A mortgage for $4,100,000 has been en
tered for record in the superior court. The
mortgage r is the Savannah, Americus aud
Montgomery Railway Company, bettor
known a s Col. Hawkins’ railroad, and the
mortgagee is the Baltimore Mercantile
Trust Company. The mortgage, which
covers r >adbed, rolling stock and ail prop
erty and. side tracks of the company, has
been entered for record in all the counties
through which the road passes, and is pro
jected ‘ through between Savannah and
Montgomery, Ala, and is the largest mort
gage filed since that of the Atlanta,
Atlantic and Western, which was recorded
last s.ummer. The mortgage is to secure
thirt y-year bonds bearing 6 por • cent,
inter est, and is for $12,000 per mile.
FOR OTHER LOCAL SEE THIRD PAGE.
Rheumatism Cured.
Potsdameu’s Red Star Stohe. >
Lake City, Fla., Jan. 5, 1687. }
I’.. P. P. Manufacturing Company:
Gents—Have suffered with rheumatism
/.’or some time and tried a great many reme
dies, but could find no relief until I used
your great and beneficial P. P. P. I recom
mend it to suffering humanity. Truly
yours, J. POTSDAMER.
A pleasant ride on the Belt Line, seven
miles for 5 cents.
Would you exebauge your pale cheeks
for rosy ones?
Johnson’s Tonic vitalizes tho blood, en
riches it. It has no equal as au appetizer.
Try it and if not satisfi -d your money re
funded. Cures every form of fevers.
Trade supplied by J. T Shuptrine, &
Bro., Savannah. Ga.
Flannel Over Bfairts and 811 k Shirts.
Variety of Now patterns, at LaFar’s.
Ladies’ and Men's Gaiter Tops,
Riding hats and whips, at LaFar’s.
While the house drainage question drags
iu city council, old Sol puts in his work.
Increased temperature means increased
sicknejs. While we cannot now remove
tho cs.use, we can at least apply the anti
dote— Tohnson’s Chill and Fever Toiiio
neutra !iz<’S all malarial troubles. Price 50
corns. Guaranteed a splendid appetizer.
Trade supplied by J. T. Shuptrine &
llro., Savannah, Ga.
DRY GOODS.
GBOHAN & DOO9EB,
137 Broughton St.
WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.
On Monday and during th* wuek wc will nffer
exciptiuual vuluo in Ui* following links of
Whim Hoods’ KnMicfi Nniinooks, India Linerm,
Persian Lawns, Victoria Uiwup. India Mulls,
IJawfi La’.v ok, Krjtflisij Nainsooks,Dotlod
naid Lawns, Plaid India Liiiou*.
NOVELTY GOODS—SPECIAL
One let of Colored Plaid and Stylish Batiste
Beautiful effect, at 15oi, callr w .rth !5c ; one
lot of a Pinch Flue Iu Jla J.iuen ut fitjc., worth
10c.;utir India I.twn at Sltje. . matchless; i.VJ
pifC’-s ’xtia into India Liifmih in SJ4 yard piecoa
at $4 Si? a piece, worth at least. $
Table Lincris, Napkins, Towels, Etc.
Ix'om Dire. Iyrom Damask, Diene lied Satin
DarnaMk and Turkey U*d I tan. hr*, in nil tin- \n
nuMs striae and qualities, irorn 19c. to *1 tier
yard *
Knnsffx! Doilien, Daurnak Napkin*, Da task
■ luck and Purkidi Tuvif*!., at popular prices.
CROMAN & DOO.NER.
V. H. .hint opened a new line erf 90 and 100-
lao* Liana bheuUig; olsu. Liwa FUiow l.axiny.
BAKBNG POWDER.
Absolutely Pure,
This Powder never varte I. A marvel of p,, H _
Strength xad Wholesome ness. More
cal than the ordinary kinds, and cannot Ku
In competition with the multitude o' l, „ T'
short weight alum or phrsphn e powders sS
imivtn cone Royal Baki.no Powde* c 0
Wall street, New York. L 0 • M
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finest
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that Art can produce, at a price that
the manufacturer himself would not
duplicate.
A Music House where the man of
moderate means will find his tastes
and his purse exactly suited with
the Solid and Brilliant
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or the Beautiful Toned
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Even the most “hard up" music
lover can rejoice in an
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The Most Liberal Terms ia
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FURNITURE AND CARPETS.
Housekeepers, Attention!
We are now taking order;
for upholstering Parlor Suits
renovating Mattresses, clean
ing and storing Carpets, mak
ingSlip Covers, etc.
Awnings put up in ap
proved styles.
Our stock of Seasonable
goods is complete.
Special prices made for
next few weeks, preparatory
to stock taking.
ft. J. MILLER 4 CO.,
Furniture and Carpet Emporia
trunks.
■ LIS44
Brocohto*
Street,
E. MOYLE
Proprietor.
PLUMUEK,
lT~a~ McCarthy
44.BABNARD STK.KTCT,
(Cedar Kutgbte of S'ytaiaa flair.
NOTING AND GAS FITTING.
STEAM HEATING A SPECIALTY.
DAVIS DUOS.
KNABE.
CONOVER,
HARRINGTON
PIANOS.
STORY &' CLARK,
KIMBALL
ORGANS.
PIANOS AND OKUANd on monttilj
iO'-tAllmeuts.
Tuhidk * special feature of our bunDMi.
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I'AVfrt lIKOK’ PI AN ) CPU 13 No. *
few more tihavm to the public. At
Mrs. lirOKOK W. HAUPT, tbe W
name drawn in club No. 1.
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