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SHOTGUNS FOR THE POLICE.
Mounted Officers Will Carry Thera
Hun!* to Their Saddles.
The Council Holds a Midnight Ses
sion to Discuss Sanitation, Police
Equipments and a Dozen Other
Matters—Various Reports, Petitions
and Protests Presented—A Number
of Appealed Cases Heard.
The city council held another lone cau
cus last night. The members did not en
ter the council chamber until nearly 10
o'clock. The result was it was after mid
nifrht when the council adjourned.
The rule requires that the council shall
convene at 8:30 o’clock, but it has been
frequently violated of late and the mem
bers appear to be growing more and more
into the habit of long caucuses.
Those present last night were Mayor
McDonough. Aldermen Dixon, Bohan,
Screven, Myers, Folliard, Mills, Harris.
Haines, McMillan, Charlton, and Wells.
SHOT GUtIS FOK THE POLICE.
A resolution introduced by the com
mittee on police, authorizing the purchase
by the police department of sixteen re
peating Winchester shot guns fur
the use of the mounted police,
was passed. Alderman Haines, chair
man of the police committee,
said that such an arm was necessary for
the mounted police for their personal pro
tection. and that of the citizens in the
southern section of the city. He said if
the mounted police had been armed with
these guns, the killing of Policeman Neve
would never have occurred.
Alderman Charlton called attention to
the fact that the Canadian police, the
finest mounted police in the world, aro
equipped with this arm.
The resolution was passed, and the
mounted police will be equipped with re
peating Winchester shotguns.
A HEALTH INSPECTOR.
A resolution introduced by Alderman
Harris, for the appointment of an in
spector of privy vaults, sinks and
dry wells, produced a slight rip
ple of excitement It provided
that whereas, the "cleaning and dis
infection of vaults, dry wells, cess
pools and surface drawers is very impor
tant and highly necessary for the preser
vation of the public health, and should be
done in a systematic and thorough man
ner by the contractor whojhas undertaken
the work, a competent inspector be ap
pointed.
THE NEW OyFICEB’S DUTIES.
The inspector's duties are defined as
follows: To make an inspection of all
vaults, dry wells,cesspools, etc., at stated
intervals, and whenever called
upon to do so by the proper
authorities; to see that the vaults,
dry wells, etc., arc properly and
thoroughly cleaned and disinfected by
the contractor; to superintend tho crema
tory and seo that it is kept in a sanitary
condition; to disinfect and deodorize
Bilbo canal, and to perform such other
sanitary work as he may bo called upon
to do.
The resolution further stated that in
view of the fact that VV. J. Oleary has
been connected with the Odorless Ex
cavating Machine department for
a numbor of years, and is familiar
with the work described, the health
and cemetery committee respectfully re
commend his appointment as inspector.
The salary of the iuspector was named at
the rate of 91,000 per annum, the appoint
ment to continue at the pleasure of coun
cil.
CHAHGEP WITH EXTRAVAGANCE.
Alderman Dixon said tho Odorlers Ex
cavating Machine department had been
one of the most expensive to tho city since
Mr. Cleary’s appointment as superintend
ent anil that his management of his de
partment had been extravagant. For
that reason Mr. Dixon said ho should
vote against tho resolution.
Alderman Harris defended Superinten
dent Cleary. He said that his manage
ment of the department had been satis
factory and economical and that he was
a most competent man in his line, and the
most suitable man for inspector as he is
familiar with tho work.
Alderman Dixon replied that Supt.
Cleary's estimate for the year for the
cleaning of vaults had been 914,000aud yet
when eouncil called for bids for the work
ho had made a bid of $9,000.
The resolution was discussed generally.
AldeLran \Velis_said that the health
conditions 'the rf; ire very serious
and it is nfressary that a competent man
be appointed as inspector.
IMPRESSED WITH I>R. LB HARDY’S REPORT.
Alderman Charlton had been much im
pressed by Dr. l eHardy s report upon
the sanitary conditions of the city, and
he believed an inspector should bo ap
pointed, bu he thought the mayor should
have the naming of the appointee.
The resolution was passed. Aldermen
Charlton and Dixon voting in the nega
tive.
A resolution, introduced by the com
mittee on opening streets was passcTl, ap
pointing Jordan F Brooks, H. P. Smart,
J. C. Rowland, W. 3. Lindsay, and Grate
C. Myers, assessors, to assess the damages
that may be sustained by the Savannah.
Florida and Western Railway Company by
reason of the ext, nsion by the city across
the tracks of the railway company of
East Broad, Habersham and Aoeivoru
streets and of Duffy, Ilenry, St. John and
East Ninth s roots and of" the encroach
ments claimed by M. Tishler on Abercorn
street.
OVER AGE POLICEMEN.
The ordinance to provide for the ap
pointment cf citizens who have served
ten years or more on the police force,
although over age, can e up for discus
sion. The ordinance was advocated by
Alderman Dixon, who said he knew of art
old policeman who had been dismissed
from the force, but who deserved reap
pointment.
Alderman Haines, who had introduced
the ordinance by request, opposed it.
Alderman Haines introduced an orai
nance of she same character applying to
sergeants over a year ago to secure the
reappointment of Sergt. KiUourhv. The
ordinance was passed by a majority vote.
Health Officer Brunner submitted pilaus
amt specifications for a portable steam
disinfecting chamber as, instructed by
council at its last regular meeting. The
cost of the machine i591,400. The report
was referred to the health and cemetery
committee with power to act. The ma
chine will probaoly be purchased at
once.
A communication was received from
Mr. Guilmartiu stating that his proposi
tion to accept $309 as renumeration for
articles destroyed by the health authori
ties was still ojien. A petition was also
received from Mr. Guilmartiu forrenum
eration for the articles destroyed, which
was referred to the committee on
health an<i cemetery.
THEY OBJECT TO TAXATION.
The petition of the property holders
north of Anderson street and east of the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway,
claiming that their property was not sub
ject to taxation, as the plan of the city
had not been extended over it was read.
The petition was signed by a number of
the property holders.
City Attorney Adams said it was a
question of fact rather than law. the
fact to be. determin'd being whether the
plan of the city had or had not boen ex
tended over that section.
A communication was received from
Mr. C. H. Dorsett protesting against the
pavement of Jefferson street as deter
mined by council, l’he communication
was received as information.
The ordinance to extend the rights and
privileges granted the Macon. DuDlin an l
Savannah railway for one year, except so
far as applies to Bay, West Broad and
Orange streets, was passed.
A communication was received from
Assistant City Engineer Hops to the ef
fect that he bad found tho survey of
Barry and Carden wards on the city map
surveyed bv the former city engineer,
.loon U. Hogg, to be incorrect, and he ac
cordingly committed a correct survey
showing the true, lines of the streets and
lanes in those wards. The report was re
ferred to the committee on streets and
lanes, to which petitions have been made
by the lot owners in that section.
DIDS T WANT TO BE DOGGED.
Council received an amusing 'communi
cation from Jack Cox, who claims to be a
house and decorative painter. Cox’s
petition said that he had been a
resident of Savannah for twelve months,
during which time he had had a terrible
struggle to keep the wolf from the door,
and he finds it impossible to hold out any
longer unless something immediately
turns up.
*'l have lost all but my character,” said
Cox "as that of a man among men, and
that I challenge any man to deny.”
He was a resident of Charleston, S. C.,
for three years and dealt wiih William
M. Bird A Cos., and left • without a stain
upon his books.”
“I glory in an honest man” says Cox,
“but to become rich under our pres
ent system he must be a double genius.
Thank.vto our nineteenth century progress,
electricity and locomotive power, there is
a law against foot passengers, wayfarers
of the past, but tramps to-day. I am
chained if I attempt to walk the road,
chained if I stay in the city.. There are
but two things left for me.
work or steal. Beg. I oun not.
Gentlemen, all 1 ask you to allow me
the privilege, if privilege it is, to solicit a
contract for house and decorative paint
ing without Tom, Dick and Harry dogging
my footsteps for license, and I give
you my word as a man, as soon as cir
cumstances permit, I will pay the city
what is right and Just.”
The style of Cox's petition produced
considerable merriment in council.
Tho petition was referred to tiie finance
committee. Cox is said to be a labor
agitator, who was relused permission to
sp ak before the court house in Atlanta
several months ago.
LIQUOR LICENSES GRANTED.
Several petitions for retail liquor
licenses were reported favorably by tho
committee of the whole.
The petitions of Joseph Serbor and M.
C. Pearson were reported upon adversely.
The assessment of Jacob Cohen on
mortgages was reduced from 920.000 to
92,000 on recommendation of the finance
committee, it having been shown that the
mortgages hud been canceled.
The petition of Mrs. J. H. Robien for
damages for injuries suffered by falling
over a water main, was laid on the table,
Mrs. Robien having entered suit against
the city.
, A petition was received from A. S.
Cohen, asking to ho relieved of tax on
stuck of goods which lie had return'd for
taxation in January, but lias since re
moved to another city. Petition was re
ferred to the committee on finance.
CARR’S AITEAL SUSTAINED.
The appeal of John Carr, who was fined
9l(X) by the recorder for selling liquor on
Sunday, Feb. 11, was heard by council.
The witnesses against Mr. Carr were Po
liceman Kavanaugh and a Mr White
burst. The policeman's testimony was
irrelevant.
Mr. Whitehurst said that Sunday af
ternoon. Feb. 11, he was going down Bay
street when lie saw men passing in and
out the back door of Mr. Carr's place. Ho
went in and got all tho beer he wanted.
Several men were inside drinking at
the time, he said.
The witness was sharply cross ques
tioned by Mr. Morgan, Mr. Carr's attor
ney.
Several witnesses were introduced by
Mr. Morgan who swore that they saw
Whitehurst refused admission to the
place by Mr. Carr on the Sunday in ques
tion. Mr. Carr himself swore to the
same statement.
A motion by Alderman Dixon to sustain
I the appeai was lost, and on motion of
Alderman McMillan the fine was reduced
to $25.
The appeal cases of Hugh Donohue and
James Detcnan, lined for selling liquor on
Sunday by the recorder, were set for
trial at the next regular meeting.
THE ORDER OF IRON HALL.
The Savannah Members Looking Af
ter Their R iservo Fund.
A meeting of the members of the Order
of Iron Hall was held last night to take
action in regard to the order of the In
diana court to turn over to Receiver
Frailey the reserve fund held by tho
trustees of the Savannah branch. Messrs.
G. Y. Richardson. John H. Fox and G. A.
Gregory. The trustees are also receivers
undi r order of the superior court.
The local reserve fund amounts to
nearly 91:00. Tho general receiver of the
order m Indianapolis has declared a div
idend. it is undersood, of 10 percent, upon
the matured certificates and death and
sick benefit claims, in order to partici
pate in this dividend the court has or
dered that the local branches deposit with
the general receiver all amounts due and
unpaid.
The r serve fund of the Savannah
branch is in the hands of the receivers
hero, invested in local securities. The
meeting last night was to deter
mine what course should he pur
sued. J. R. Saussy. Esq., attor
ney for the Savannah creditors, was
present and was directed to communicate
with the authorities at Indianapolis in
regard to the legal status of the ordar.
There is a disposition to divide the re
serve fund here, if it can be done legally.
This has been done at one or two places
in Georgia, where branches of the order
existed and which had accumulated re
serve fluids.
It gives immediate relief we mean Salva
tion Oil, the great pain remedy. I’rice 25c.
ad.
THE BLUE3TEIN CASE.
It Brings About a Discussion as to the
Rights of Children in Squares.
The damage suit of L. Bluestein against
the Electric Railway Com) any for 910,000
for the killing of his young son, Harney,
last fall was taken up in the city court
yesterday, and after all the plaintiff’s
testimony was in. the defense moved for
a nou-iuit, which Judge MacDonell over
ruled. The suit will continue before the
Jury this morning at 10 o’c.ock.
During tiie progress of the trial yester
day morning quite a discussion took
I place as to the rights of chii-
I dren to play in the squares. It
1 was urged on one side that they had no
right there, while on the other it was
held that tho squares were made for the
children, and that in Savannah they con
stituted the main playgrounds ‘so iu
| tended. There seems to be little auestion
| about children's rights there, however,
except in the playing of games which
were prohibited by the city ordinances.
Whether ‘hitting the stick” comes under
| that classification of games, remains to be
seen, it is not specified in the ordinance.
That is the game Barney and his asso
ciates were playing at the time of the
accident.
For Throat Diseases. Coughs, Colds, etc..,
i effectual relief is found in the useof “Brown s
Bronchial Troches. ' Price 25c. Bold only in
: boxes.-—ad
Wlllie-ls the parrot a bird of prey?
Papa— Occastonull. . mv son At other
t in.es ho is tue reverse, a uird of swear.—Pitts
u ’ g Hulk tin.
THE MORNING NEWS: THFRSOA\, MARCH 1, 1894.
LOADING OF TIIE GLENLOIG.
About 2,500 Bales Put On Board Up
to Last Night.
The Longshoreman Make an Ex
ception of Their Determination Not
to Load Any Vessel So Long as Non-
Union Labor Is Employed, in Favor
of the Bark Herman Lemkuhl—Some
of the Ins and Outs of the Present
Fight.
The loading of the Glenloig continued
quietly yesterday. About 2.500 bales had
been putxin up to last night. Col. Har
mon now thiaks that he will get in fully
as much cotton as the longshoremen
would have gotten in. He began using
the screws yesterday altogether. Having
only three screws, however, he 13 some
what hampered in the work. He expects
to have a full supply of screws in a day or
two.
The longshoremen made an exception in
favor of the bark Herman Lemkuhl,
wiiich is being loaded by C. G. Dahl & Cos.
at the lower wharves, of their determina
tion, as already announced, not to load
any vessels as long as non-union labor was
in use anywhere along the river. They
is their reason for this exception
that the loading had already been
partially completed on the Lemituhl, and
they did not consider it fair to cease work
with the vessel only partially loaded.
They continued to load the vessel, how
ever. under their own rules. They refused
to accept the loading of the bark Kamfjord
from Richardson a, Barnard on the con
ditions offered them of the regular rates
of labor for a full day’s work.
INS AND OUTS OF THE TROUBLE.
There are a good many ins and outs to
the tight between the iongshoremen and
the ship brokers. A well-posted man on
such matters informed a Morning News
reporter yesterday that the real fight is
not between the ship brokers and the
workingmen, but between the brokers and
tiie master stevedores. “Tho result of
tho fight, if the brokers are successful.”
he said, “willifce to do away with theboss
stevedores, who are now considered un
necessary middle men. If the brokers
win tho fight,they will hereafter load their
owu ships with the aid of foriemeu, who
will secure the labor and superintend the
loading of the ships. The foremeu will
have to be experienced men and so will a
large part of the labor they employ. The
result of the doing away with the steve
dores will be to greatly lessen the cost of
loading vessels with cotton and will mark
anew departure in the business of the
port. The Ocean Steamship company has
been loading cotton on its vessels for
some time without the aid of the steve
dores or the longshoremeu, and the
brokers are inquiring why they cannot
do the same thing with their ships.
TO STAND BTTIIE BOSSES.
If this view T is correct it adds anew
phase to the situation. Many of the long
shoremen, when approached on the sub
ject of their refusal to agree to the propo
sition of the brokers, simply reply, that
they are determined “to stand by the
bosses.” This supposition also appears to
explain the conduct of the stevedores in
standing with the longshoremen, instead
of the brokers, from whom they receive
all their work, in this fight.
A ship broker who was approached on
this subject said, that the stevedores had
been done away with in the cotton busi
ness at Charleston and other ports, and he
did not see why the same result should
not follow here.
In quoting a ship broker as saying, that
owing to competition the profits of the
brokers were only “ten and a half per
cent,” it should have been said that all
tho brokers had been able to make out of
the business this season, was their com
mission of ten and a half cents per bale,
and not always that.
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
There is a wide difference of opinion be
tween the brokers and the longshoremen
as to how the brokers will come out in
their experiment of loading ships them
selves without tho intervention of the
longshoremen. “Why,” said a longshore
man to a Morning News reporter yester
day, “by the time the brokers have loaded
half a dozen ships, they will be so sick of
the business that they will beg us to
conic back on the old conditions. The
brokers are bound to lose heavily on the
experiment. Tho Glenloig is a 10,000-bale
ship. At least, the longshoremen could
put that much cotton into her by recom
pressing the cotton, as is now
being done for the Glenloig* The
la tor that is now being used will not
get in more than 8.000 bales at the out
side, and I think it would be safe to bet
that they will not get in much over 7,000.
Say the vessel's cargo is 2.090 bales short
of what it otherwise would have boen,
the loss of tho brokers will be very heavy.
The Glenloig is-a lump sum ship, and the
whole loss will fall upon the brokers.
Each bale short of wtiat the vessel should
have carried means a net los3 to the
brokers of about 81.50. If the Glenloig
leaves Savannah 2,000 bales short the loss
of the brokers will be fully s3,oyp.
If she is only a thousand bales short, and
1 will wager that her shortage will largely
exceed that, the brokers will have a not
loss of 815,000. The cost of loading the
vessel with the cheap labor will bo fully
as great, if it is not greater, than it would
have cost with the union labor. The cost
of recompressing alone is 30 cents a bale,
and the inexperienced labor will not cost
less than 15 cents a bale, which will
bring the cost of loading to just wtiat It
would have been with the union labor. A
loss of from $1,511 to $2,000 on each vessel
will bring the brokers around long before
the busy season sets in again.”
Unfortunate People,
Who do not live near the leading dairy re
gions, can now use products of such
dairies, owing to the perfect preservation
of milk in all its mother purity, as accom
plished in Borden's Peerless Brand
Evaporated Cream.—ad.
TO TRY A STEAM PILOT BOAT.
A New Era Coming in the Savannah
Pilotage.
The Savannah pilots have been contem
plating purchasing a steam pilot boat for
sonic time. Arrangements have about
been perfected to secure the boat.
A meeting was held last night to con
sider the advisability of disposing of the
several pilot boats now in use. and the
amount received from the sale to oe
placed in the fund as shares in the new
enterprise. There are a number of wid
ows of pilo's who owu shart s in the boats,
and it is considered proper to allow them
to secure their pro) onion of the benefits
to be derived from the steam pilot boat, in
rase tlie sail boats are to be difqiosed of.
Capt. A. F. Myroielstein has been ac
tive in securing'the consent of other pi
lots to agree to purchase a steam pilot boat,
andthrough his efforts they haveabout de
cided to ha \ e oue built by Dialogue &
Company of New Jersey. The advent of a
sieam pilot boat will be of considerable
importance to the port of Savaunoh.
Whenever You See a frriend Suffering
with dyspepsia, sick headache, bilious
ness, or any kindred disease, advise him
to go to the nearest drug store aud pro
cure a bottle of Simmon's Liver Regula
tor. It never fails to relieve and cure.
—ad.
BOTH MEN IN TRIM.
The Sports Pleased With the Solicitor
General's Statement. g
Solicitor General Fraser's position In re
gard to the Silverthorn-Duffy sparring
coulestas published in yesterday's Morn
ing News, was seriously discussed in
sporting circles during the day.
The men who are directly interested in
the exhibition are highly pleased, and do
not anticipate any trouble when .he con
test takes place. Tickets for the exhibi
tion have been placed on sale, and a large
number have already been taken.
The contest will take p:ace Monday
night at the Thunderbolt Driving Dark.
The men will report at the park accord
ing to the terms of the agreement at Silk),
and will begin to spar promptly at 9.
Both are in the best of condition. Silver
thorn is taller and heavier than Duffy,
but-is not considered as speedy with his
hands or feet. Duffy was seen yesterday.
“I have every reason to believe,” he said,
“that my chances are good, and although
I never saw Silverthom before coming to
Savannah, I think I can get more points
than he can.”
Duffy is a Canadian by birth, and will
be 32 years old on St. Patrick's day. He
measures 5 feet fi inches, and will weigh
in at 170 pounds. He has appeared in sev
eral boxing exhibitions, and holds the
middleweight championship of Illinois
aud Indiana. Fitzsimmons and Choyinski
failed to stop him in four rounds, and as
Duffy said: “I think I could stand a good
chance with the best men in tho country,
except, of course, the big cracker jacks
Dan Dailey, the well-known boxer of
N-w York, is training Duffy at White
Bluff, and expects to have his man in ex
cellent trim for the contest. Duffy rises
at t; in the morning, takes a brisk walk of
three miles and then has breakfast, wiiich
consists of steaks, chops, eggs, weak tea
and toast. After breakfast he starts
out for a twenty-mile walk and
run, and when he comes back
punches the bag before he has his bath
and is rubbed down. For dinner he eats
roast beef, one vegetable and the usuak
weak tea and toast. In the afternoon
Duffy rows a boat for an hour or more,
punches the bag again, skips the rope and
swings light Indian clubs. He generally
spars a little with his trainer, and after a
light supper is through with his day’s
work and goes to bed at 9,
ANOTHER PLAYER SIGNED.
McCloskey Adds Jumbo Welsh to His
0 List.
Manager McCloskey has signed Jimmie
Welch to play first base on the Savannah
team. “Jumbo” Welsh, as he is better
known in ball circles, is a fine catcher, a
terrific batter, and is considered one of
tho best players in the country. He has
gained a reputation for his brilliant work
on the Montgomery team and has also
played with the Toledo and Buffalo
teams.
McCloskey is negotiating with two
California league men to play third base
and short stop, which will complete his
string of players. He has several other
men sigued, but does not deem It advisable
to make their names public just at present.
McCloskoy’9 daily mail is assuming
large, proportions, and although his cor
respondence wjth the players keeps him
busy, he manages to find time to keep in
practice and has already foduced his
weight several pounds. He is a hard,
conscientious worker and when the league
season opens will he in the pink of condi
tion. He has rigged up a small gym
nasium aud exercises every day on his
lifting machine and also punches the bag.
It now looks as if the New Yorks will
not come south this spring. The expenses
of the trip are yen’ large, and as the
Southern League teams will nbt be made
up a loss stares the big club in the face.
It is said that the management of the
Charleston team has offered the New
Yorks 9500 to go there, and Manager
Ward may yet deem the trip worth the
expense.
The Sporting News, in speaking of the
Southern League managers, says: "Mc-
Closkey, the hustler, who has done so
much to boom base ball In Texas and Cal
ifornia, has signed with the Savannah
club. The latter organization is to be con
gratulated in securing his services, but
he will be very badly missed in the Lone
Star state, where the game is just now
being fanned into life again. We wish
him well in the new field he has entered
and commend him to the people of the
south as one of the best, cleverest and most
conscientious managers in the minor
league field.”
TWO DAYS OF RACING.
Next Week’s Events at the Thunder
bolt Park.
The patrons of the Thunderbolt Driving
Park will probably have an opportunity
next week of witnessing some close and
exciting harness races between trotters
aud pacers. Seven horses arrived here
Tuesday from Florida, and yesterday two
more, making, in all, nine.
Tho horseman "Gypsy” Haight is with
the party, and has in his string Bessie
Jordan, a bay mare, with no record;
George 11., a bay gelding, with a mark of
2:291-$, and his favorite free tor-all trotter,
the o:d campaigner Jerome. Tom Can
non, the noted reinsman, of Richmond,
Va., arrived Tuesday. He has in his
stable three speedy ones. Little Kittie,
a pacer, with no mark; Sallie, a chestnut
mare, with a record of 2:33.1$ ; Billy At
kiuson, record 2:2t>Js, aud the fast pacing
gelding Hadley, Jr.
Dau Snr'h arrived yesterday, with the
speedy sorrel gelding S. B, with a
record of 2:25, and a racy looking sorrel
marc, unknown to local horsemen.
Haight left last night for Columbia, S.
C., to pet the famous trotter fcouth Jer
sey Patchen, record 2:14 1 .
The visiting horses will remain hero
un it the middle of next week. AU of the
stables are at the track.
Manager A. P. Doyle, by request, will
arrange a two days’ meeting next week.
There will be two harness events each
day, and tiie classes will be arranged so
that local horses can enter if they desire.
A special race or a match between
Hadley, Jr., and South Jersey Patchen
would certainly be a good card for the
meeting.
WENT AWAY TO WED.
Mr. O. W. Darracott Marries Miss Jen
nie Stokes at Fairfax.
Mr. Charles W. Darracott and Miss
Jennie Stokes, of Savannah, were mar
ried last night at 8 o’clock at the home of
the bride's grandfather,Mr. A. R. Stokes,
of Fairlax, S. C,, The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. F. Kestler.
Both young people have many friends
in tiie city Mr. Darracott is employed as
a stenographer iti the claim agent's ollice
of the t crural railroad. The bride is a
lovely young lady, the daughter of Mr.
and Airs. \v. E. Stokes. Both bride and
groom are quite young, the groom being
19 and the bride 17 years of age.
The marriage was to have taken place
at the home of the bride in this city, but
being afraid on account of both being un
der age that they would not be able to
obtain license, they decided to make sure
of the marriage ‘ and took the south
bound train yesterday morning for the
home of the bride's grandfather, at Fair
fax. The young couple will remain at
Fairfax several days before returning to
Savannah.
There is no doubting the efficacy of I)r.
Bull's Cough Syrup. It cures every timo.—
ad.
Vaillant’s last cry was. “Down with so
ciety:” Evidently Mrs. Vaillant has i een
Jiving "afternoons at home."—Minneapolis
ournal.
.. BAKING POWDER.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report
ABSOLUTEIY Pims
SPORTSMEN IN SESSION,
They Discnss Laws lor the Protection
ot Game and Fish.
Some Suggestions to Be Made to the
Next Legislature With Regard to
Amendments to the Present
Game Laws—They Want Their Dogs
Made Property—A Suggestion That
Common Carriers Be Made Liable
for Transporting Game in Closed
Seasons—The Local Association Or
ganized.
The Georeia State Sportsmen's Asso
ciation held practically an all-day session
at the De Soto yesterday. With the ex
ception of the lunch arnij dinner hours,
there was little cessation in the discus
sion of the questions before it.
The attendance, while not an unusually
large one, was made up or enthusiastic
representatives and dedegates from dif
ferents parts of the state.
The association was called to order at
the De Soto at 10 o'clock by President H.
C. Brown, of Atlanta, and the members
proceeded at once to the discussion of the
subjects before them. Several important
amendments to the state game laws and
other laws which affect the sportsman
wore brought up for discussion.
Not the least important of these was
the discussion of a dog law, a subject
which has been prominently connected
with the name and efforts of Representa
tive Fleming, of Richmond.
WANT DOGS FHOFERTY.
The sportsmen want a law by which
their dogs'will be made property. Many
of them are owners of valuable animals,
on which they arc williug to pay taxes, if
they can have them protected in that
manner, so they can sue for damages in
case such dogs are killed.
There is great objection on the part of
many citizens to submit to any such
statute, but the association has made a
suggestion by which all the objectionable
features in the bill as formerly presented
can he eliminated. The law they suggest
is that dog owners be allowed to return
their dogs for taxation if they so desire,
thereby making them property. Those who
thus return their animals and pav taxes
on them will have them made property,
while others need not do so unless they
desire.
The game seasons were anoKher impor
tant topic. The association suggests that
the open season for killing deer be from
Nov. Ito March l; for killing partridges,
pheasants, ruffed grouse, doves, turkeys,
squirrels, rabbits, opossums and all other
game and insectivorous birds, except
English sparrows, crows, snipe, rice
birds, ducks and woodiock, be from Nov.
1 to March 1, and the season for wood or
summer ducks and woodcock be from
Sept. 1 to Feb. 1.
TRAPPING PROHIBITED.
The association was unanimous in the
conclusion that trapping, seining, netting
or penning birds, and the destruction of
nests and young birds should be prohibited
at all times.
They decided that the possession of live
birds or animals should be made conclu
sive evidence of trapping, and the pos
session of dead birds or animals should
likewise be made conclusive evidence of
killing during closed seasons.
To more effectually carry out these
laws they suggest that express companies
and all common carriers be prohibited
from transporting any game during closed
seasons, and trapped game at any time,
and that the exportation of game be pro
hibited, and that the sale or offering for
sale of game and lish in closed
seasons be also prohibited. The laws
of trespass they want amended so
as to prevent outside parties from hunt
ing or lish ing on the laud of others with
out the written consent of the owner.
Where land is posted with placards of
warning at intervals of 30() yards it is to
be considered the same as if fenced in.
These suggestions were arrived at after
considerable discussion, and will be em
bodied in the form of bills, which will be
presented for the consideration of the
next legislature.
At the night session the following state
executive committee was elected: Messrs.
II C. Brown. Atlanta; H. McHatton,
Macon; T. A. Brown, Talbotton; A. L.
Waldo, Atlanta; George L. Appleton,
Savannah; John P. turner, Columbus;
T. C. Etheridge, Ma ou; J. J. Dent,
Griffin, and Judge H. W. Hopkins,
Thomas ville.
THE COUNTY ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED.
Just before the conclusion of the busi
ness at the night session, steps were
taken to perfect the organization of the
local association of sportsmen for Chat
ham county. Organization was perfected
by the unanimous election of Mr. George
L. Appleton, chairman, and Mr. H. B.
Lemcke. secretary and treasurer. Dr. E
J. Keiffer was elected vice chair
man. On motion of Mr.
H. B. Lemcke, Chairman Appleton ap
pointed the following committee on local
organization, the duties of which will be
to secure members for the local associa
tion; Messrs. C. A. Eamotte, John
Keedeman, W. F. Schorff. J. P. White, C.
H. Hi vers, and E. B. Luke. This com
mittee is also authorized to collect dues
for the year from all who are, or who may
become members of the association.
Chairman Appleton will call a meeting of
the local association on or about March 15.
Too much praise cannot be given Mr.
George L. Appleton and Mr. H. B.
Lemcke for their untiring efforts in
bringing the meeting to a successful is
sue. Before adjourning the state associ
ation decided to accept an invitaiion
from Secretary Fred E. Bond of the Nat
ional Sportsmen's Association to become
a part of that organization.
When you feel tired, without special
cause, that indicates the need of Ayer's
Sarsaparilla, —ad.
Festival Chorus Music Books.
Some twenty-live “Festival Choir'’
are missing. Will those having copies
for which they have not paid by member
ship tickets please bring them in. There
are also several imperfect copies out
which will be replaced with perfect ones
if returned at once.
Eight of the small Sabbath school mu
sic book “Garnered Gems’* are also miss
ing. Return them, please.
—ud. The Executive Committee.
John Boyd Thatcher having been chosen to
prepare the history ot the world's fair, the In
quiry is pertinent. “Will Mr. Thatcher
award himself a modal for the work?"
REGISTRARS SWORN IN.
Messrs. Saussy and Manuoy Ready
to Begin the Work of Registration.
The registrars of county voters, Messrs.
Clement Saussy and A. N. Manucy, were
sworn in before the registration commis
sion in Judge Falligant's office yesterday
at noon.
Each took the oath that he would faith
fully perform the duties of a registrar of
Chatham county, that he would not in any
manner whatever hinder or obstruct the
registration of any citizen who is law
fully entitled to register, and that he
would not knowingly permit any person
toir< gister illegally.
Having thus qualified, the commission
ers are ready to begin their work Mon
day morning at 9 o’clock. Tho registra
tion will continue thereafter until the
first Monday in June. The books will be
kept open in the office of the ordinary
every day except Sunday. They will be
open for registration from Monday to
Friday inclusive from 9a. in. to 2 p.‘ m.,
and on Saturdays from 9 a. m. until 8
p. m.
The books are now in the office of the
ordinary. They will be turned over to
the registrars when they assume charge
of their duties Monday morning, and will
be in charge of both of them until 2
o’clock p. in.. when they will be put in
the vault in the ordinary's office, under
the seal of tho registration commission,
remaining there until they are opened the
next day.
The first fault that has been found with
the law as passed by tno legislature, so
far is, that it provided no dinner nour for
the registrars on Saturdays. The law
requires that on these days the books
shall be in the possession of the regis
trars from 9 o’clock a. m.. until 8 p. m.
This question came up when they were
sworn in. There was no escape, however,
no loophole by which either or both of
them could get away to dinner on Satur
days, and they will have to catch their
lunch on the fly. The law distinctly spec
ifies that they must both be in charge of
the books between those hours mentioned
and the commission held that there was
no other course to pursue but to remain
on duty all day Saturday.
The duties of the registrars are famil
iar to almost everyone by this time. Each
voter is to register his name, age,
occupation and residence, and must fur
nish the registrars satisfactory evidence
that he has paid all taxes required of
him since 187(5. The other laws with
regard to the exercise of the franchise
power in reference to residence in the
state twelve months and in the county
six months, etc., must of course be com
plied with.
The registrars will receive 9300 each
for the entire work of three months. The
book, which is now in the office of the
ordinary, provides blanks for registering
the date, color, name, residence, occupa
tion and district of each voter.
BUILDING IN FEBRUARY.
Permits Taken Out to Erect Only
Twelve Houses.
The following building permits were
issued by the clerk of council during Feb
ruary :
McMillan Bros., 2-story, metal roof
double house on Gaston street.
M. S. Walsh, trustee, one-story brick
store on Liberty street.
Pauline Beau, two two-story wooden
houses on Gwinnett street, between Bur
roughs and Cuyler streets.
A. Kent, one story wooden house on
Orange street.
Mrs. S. J. Darden, one-story wooden
house on Ninth street.
Mrs. C. V. Shuptrine, six one-story
wooden houses on Oak street, between
West Broad and Cemetery streets.
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
The Events of Yesterday Full of In
terest and Excitement.
Yesterday’s races were full of interest
and excitement. Several plunges were
indulged in at the Turf Exchange, and
both went sailing, though they were ir
regular. at 4 to 1, and Volunteer at 7 to 5.
To-day's card is a fine one, and a big
crowd will, no doubt, be on hand to hear
the weird description at the poolroom,
No. 7 Drayton street.
NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES.
. First Race—Five-eighths of a mile:
Rondeau. 92; Minnie S., 92; Sewing Girl,
92; Ludlow, 97; Locii Leven. 97; Little
Bowling, 97; Idalia, 97; Tid Bit, 104; Red
Ribbon. 109; Little Dutchman, 109: Sher
idan Clarke, 109; Schuyler, 109; Bob
Neville, 103; Sangamun, 113; Jim Boyd,
113.
Second Race—One-half mile, 2 year
olds: Davis, 107; Valdemir, 107; Agnes G,
107 ;Onward, 110; Odell, 110; Toss Witt,
115.
Third Race —Five-eighths of a mile:
Moses Solomon, 89; Excelsior, 101; Cerro
Gordo, 101: Capt. Spencer, 104: Blue
Eyes, 104; Looking Backward, 10*5; Anna
May, 106; Silvertips, 108; Jack Welsh,
111.
Fourth Race—Three-fourths of a mile:
I Bob Wilson, 100; Montevideo, 103: Hedge
[ Rose. 103: Berry D. 105; John Irwin, 106;
Tasso, 105; Sanford, 108; Frederick
! Charles, 108; Consignee, 108; Horace Le
: land, 108: Sightdraft, 111.
Fifth Race—Three-quarters of a mile;
Maud R,, 100: Michel, 100: Red John,
! 102; Rouser, 105; Wigwam, 105; Henry
Owsley, 105; Van Wart, 105; Rover, 109;
Wattcrson, 113. ad.
A Fine Piece of Work.
In the cake and confectionery store of
Mr. George. Bartels, on Broughton near
Price street, can be seen a largo size
model in pure sugar of the German steam
ship Fulda, the work of Mr. Bartels, aud
we venture tho assertion tjiat a belter
piece of work in completeness of model
and execution in detail was never turned
out anywhere, and establishes Mr. Bar
tels as a first-class artist. Some three
years ago Mr. Bartels executed from a
photograph a beautiful model of the con
federate monument in the park extension,
which has been on exhibition at his store,
and was greatly admired by all who had
the pleasure of seeing it. Since the com
pletion of the ship he has presented the
I monument to the confederate veterans. A
visit to his store and an inspection of the
beautiful model now on exhibition will be
well repaid. That we have artistic work
men among us is fully demonstrated in
this case. Mr. Bartels is prepared to
execute anything in this line at short
notice.—ad.
Peacemaker—l wouldn’t fight, my good
men
i irst Combatant—He called me a liar, sur.
Second Combatant—An' he called me a lazy
- loafer.
Peacemaker—Well, I wouldn’t fight over a
difference of opinion; you both may be right.
—The Waterbury.
WEATHER PROBABILITIES— TH”ba
DAY: Threatening weather and rain -,o
eided change in temperature! winds sn - -
easterly, probably increasing someu*..” !
tone
ON EARTH AGAIN.
Alter a week of ••heaven),
harmony-all handg too bum
with the Festival to wu ,
Jewsharp-we are azain dow*
to business and ready to t ap
nish you with anything i n
way of music ormusical instru
ments at less than New Yurt
prices.
Let us place a
Stemway Piano
m your home, and If you
feel able to spare the cash toi
it at once, we will gt Te yo ,
enough time so that you won'
feel the outgo. If y ou , lon .,
quite feel ablo to afford t
Steinway, you can take you;
choice from
Mason & Hamlin,
Mathushek,
Sterling,
than which there are none bet
ter. Come in and see us aai
talk about the week of music
We've plenty of time to spare
especially if you will ; e t ui
show you our elegant Plana
and Organs.
LUDDEN& BATES
S. M. I{
25
Per Cent
Discount
Sale is
still
in
Vogue.
LEATHER GOODS.
NOW R)H R.AHIiAIV
n n it
$1.95 for 25 feet
with couplings and nozzle.
$2.45 for 25 feet
with couplings and nozzle.
$2.70 for 25 feet
Wire Wrapped, with coup
lings and nozzle.
Also see our new stock
Trunksißags,
in the latest styles, and
prices very low.
iim i in
144 Congress St., Cor. Whitaker,
rLOTH N
QuR
Wore greatly admired.
. We have a very few left.
■■■:==='.■ -Call and get one.
We want everybody to feel happy, we feel so
happy ourselves over the success of
our Custom Tailoring Depart
ment. Come and leave
your order.
Suits to order K 5 upwards
Trousers to order upwards
Fitted and made on the premises
Appel & Sen ail,
Custom Tal’ors, One Price Clothiers
and Haberdashers.
—•
TRUCK
BASKETS
—BEST—IN—THE-MARKET—
Seed Potatoes,
Hay, Crain, Peas, Feed,
Fruits ant Vegetabl e*
173 AND 175 BAY.
W. D. SIMKINS;
HOW are your office supplies ’ W*"* ? n f f
thing for next month, or In a hurry ■ n
so.send your orders for printing IlthogrsF.
and blank books to Morning News, Say* ll ’ 1
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