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TO REBUILD THE CATHEDRAL
AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE FOR
HELP TO RESTORE IT.
Th( First Contribution Made by
Master Fitzliuuh Lee White—Many
Offers of Assistance Received by
Bishop Becker—The Finance Com
mittee of tlie t'ongrettation lie
cities to Proceed at Once With the
Rebut Id Inß—iho New Cathedral to
Be Practically a Restoration of the
Burned Edifice.
While smoke from the ruins of the Ca
thedral 6wept against the windows of
Bishop Becker's residence last night, the
finance committee was inside discussing
the loss, and before adjourning, decided
to rebuild the once beautiful edifice. The
committee's action will be received with
profound satisfaction by all members of
the church.
Those present at the meeting beside
Bishop Becker were Rev. Father Keiley,
Capt. Henry Blun, Capt. John Flannery,
Mr. James E. Grady, Mr. William Kehoe,
Mr. Daniel Hogan, Mr. John Lyons, Mr.
M. A. O'Bvrne, Mr. P. F. Gleason, Mr. P.
Brennan and Mr. John W. Golden. The
object was to discuss the rebuilding of the
Cathedral. The insurance on the building
Is $60,000, and the cost of the structure was
between $175,000 and $300,000. There is a
debt of something like SIB,OOO. The ques
tion of finances was fully discussed, and
the committee made an effort to get at the
real status of affairs.
After deciding to rebuild, the committee
determined that the best course was to
Issue a general statement of the affairs
of the parish. This course was settled on
In view of the many proffers of assistance
from different people in Savannah, many
of whom are not even members of the Ro
man Catholic Church. The statement will
Include the facts in connection with the
present debt of SIB,OOO, the amount to lx*
obtained from the insurance companies,
and the probable cost of the new building.
It will conclude with an appeal for assist
ance In the great undertaking the church
has taken up. There was no handsomer
church edifice in the South and the whole
city felt a just pride in it. With Aie
present Indebtedness, the committee will
only have about $42,000 at its disposal, an
amount totally inadequate for even com
mencing the reconstruction. It is ex
pected that there will be a hearty response,
not only from the members of the Catho
lic Church, but from their friends, who
feel Interested in seeing the magnificent
building restored. The statement and ap
peal will be prepared within the next ten
days.
During the meeting Bishop Becker stat
ed that he had received the tender of St.
John’s Episcopal Church from Rev.
Charles H. Strong, until the Cathedral con
gregation could make arrangements for
bolding services. The Bishop also stated
he had received similar offers from the
Toung Men's Hebrew Association, the
Catholic Library Association, the Young
Men's Christian Association, and the Sa
vapnah Volunteer Guards. For these gen
erous offers he said the congregation felt
profoundly grateful. The thanks of the
church and the committee will be ex
pressed. but In vietv of the fact that other
arrangements will at once be made for the
Cathedral congregation, it will not lie ne
cessary to accept any of the offers. The
Bishop called attention to letters of sym
pathy he had received from the session of
the Independent Presbyterian Church,
the Rector of St. Stephens'
Church, and a dispatch from Bishop C. K.
Kelson, expressing his regrets and extend
ing sympathy to the congregation. To all
of these, he stated, appropriate teplies had
been made.
The chapel of St. Vincent de Paul Acad
emy, which is just over the school room,
will be used by the congregation until the
Cathedral is rebuilt. A committee con
sisting of Messrs. Gleason, Brenan and
Golden, was appointed to place it in read
iness, The school room is just east of
the sisters’ home and faces on Liberty
street. There Is a large door on the sec
ond floor, facing Liberty street, and the
intention is to arrange two stairways, one
from the east, and west and which will
lead to a common landing at this door.
This will be done to avoid the necessity
of passing through the school room in or
der to get to the chapel. Additional seats
wlli be placed in the room and with Its
seating capacity of 500, it is thought it
will be quite sufficient for the present.
There will he two others means of egress
beside the Liberty street entrance, so their
will be no danger from a sudden breaking
out of fire. With the action the commit
tee intends to take In the duties assigned
it. it is expected the chapel will be in read
iness by Sunday week.
Probably the first contribution to the
new Cathedral was made by Master Fits,
hugh Lee White, the little 6-year-old son
of Rev. Robb White, rector of Christ
Church. The little fellow has been frugal
with his money, and had accumulated $5,
which he converted into a gold piece. In
his manly eagerness to do the most good
with his fund and place it where it would
be encouraging as well as valuable, he
went to Mr. Luke Carson, a member of
the Cathedral congregation, and gave him
the money as a starter for the rebuilding
fund. The little fellow found Mr. Carson
at his livery stables on the corner of
Broughton and Abercorn streets. So Im
pressed was Mr. Carson with the Incident
that he said:
“Thank you, my little man. I'll add
4500 to your $5. and that will even give us
a better start.”
It Is safe to assert that before long the
Cathedral congregation will again pass
beneath the high spires and into an edi
fice of worship fully as grand and impos
ing as the one now in ashes. The pluck
shown indicates that work Is to be com
menced without delay, end pushed to a
rapid conclusion. While the calamity Is
great, and will bo hard to outlive, yet
the manner In which it reparation is be
ing taken up gives a double assurance of
success.
ON THE BIRTHDAY OK GEORGIA.
Historical Society's Annual Meeting
Usually Held Then.
The annual meeting of the Georgia His
torical Society will take place next Mon
day night.
The constitution of the society fixes Feb.
12, tihe anniversary of the landing of
Oglethorpe on the bluff of Yamacraw in
1738, as the date for the annual meetings.
It Is provided, however, that, In the event
of Feb. 12 falling upon Saturday or Sun
day, the meeting shall be held on the fol
lowing Monday. This year the 12th falls
on Saturday, so that it was necessary, to
accord with the constitution, for Che meet
ing to the held on Monday.
It is probable that the Board of Educa
tion will meet an hour earlier than usual
on the same night. The second .Monday
night of each month Is the time for tile
regular monthly meetings of the board to
be held. The fct that most of the mem
bers of the board are also mem
bers of the Historical Society will proba
bly cause the meeting to be held at 7
o’clock. The business of the board, of
which It is not expected there will be very
much at this meeting, can thus be trans
acted In sufficient time to allow the mem
bers to attend the meeting of the Histori
cal Society,
SAVANNAH'S NEW COLLECTOR.
Col. Devennx Named on the Last Day
of Collector lleckmith'* Term.
Col. John H. Deveaux has beer named
collector of customs at Savannah, and the
agony is over so far as the Republican
politicians are concerned. Many white
Democrats are inclined to think, however,
that the agony has just begun, and those
Democrats who practically bolted the
party at the last national election seem to
take It hardest of all.
The appointment hardly came as a sur
prise, because it had been expected for
several weeks. At the same time there
was a general hope that something might
happen to avert what many regarded ns a
catastrophe. Ever since the recent con
ference. however, between the President
and the Georgia Republican leaders, when
it was announced that Blun should be
postmaster at Savannah, and Deveaux
collector, and that Lyons should not be
appointed to the postoffice at Augusta,
there has been little doubt of the result.
The Georgia senators will of course pro
test against this appointment, and will
endeavor to prevent the confirmation. In
their effort they will have the support of
numerous protests from Savannah. There
is little reason to hope*, however, that they
will be successful. The white Republican
party in Georgia evidently occupies a very
small space in the Presidential view, nrd
the black Republicans are in the saddle.
The administration of President McKin
ley will have the honor of being the first
to appoint a colored man to a federal office
of prominence in Savannah, notwithstand
ing the several extreme Republican admin
istrations through which the country has
passed since the war.
When the news of Col. Deveaux’s ap
pointment spread throughout the business
section there was a general expression of
dissatisfaction, frequently couched In
strong language. What form of public ex
pression will be given lo this dissatisfac
tion cannot be stated as yet, but it Is
hardly doubted that some action will be
taken. Whether it will be of any avail Is
a question.
Collector J. F. B. Beckwith was one of
the first to hear the news of Col. De
teaux’s appointment. He had nothing to
say on the subject when asked by a Morn
ing News reporter. Collector Beckwith
has had the satisfaction of serving out his
full term of office, to-day rounding up his
full four years of service with the govern
ment. It is needless to say that his duties
have been satisfactorily performed and
that the service has been a very pleasant
one for Mr. Beckwith.
Mr. W. R. Leaken, who was present at
the conference in Washington when the
appointments of Blun and Deveaux was
decided upon, was seen. Things did not
go Mr. Leaken’s way. He had other ideas
tis to the disposition of the federal pat
ronage at 'Savannah, and declined to be
interviewed. It was evident, however,
that he was not very well pleased with the
result.
Mr. Joseph F. Doyle, who has been in
\\ ashlngton for the last ten davs, endeav
oring to change the President's mhid on
the subject of the col lee tor ship, was ex
pected homo last night. Private advices
from Washington slate that Mr. Doyle was
very much disappointed at the failure of
h:s efforts. He realized a day or two ago
that further effort was useless, and accord
ingly started for home befop' the appoint
ment was announced. Capt. M. J. Doyle is
out of the city. *
Col. John H. Deveaux, who has been
named as collector. Is well known to the
citizens of Savannah, having lived here all
of his life. He has always borne an excel
lent reputation In his dealings, and as no
charges have been brought against his
character or previous conduct this ac
counted in some measure, it is believed,for
his success in obtaining the appointment in
the face of strong opposition. He was a
clerk in the custom house under several
Republican administrations. On the elec
tion of Mr. Cleveland in 1884, he went out
u'ith other Republican appointees. On the
election of President Harrison in 1888, he
secured the collectorship of the port of
Brunswick. It is said that in securing this
appointment he had endorsements from
prominent business men In Savannah, as
to his character and ability, and these In
dorsements are said to have been used with
good effect in securing the collectorship at
Savannah, being produced in rebuttal of
the protests mode here against his appoint
ment. He is colonel of the First Georgia
Battalion of colored troops, and is an ef
ficient military officer.
The new collector will enjoy a very com
fortable salary, the fees of the office
ranging from $3,900 to $4,500 a year. The
patronage of the office is small, practically
all the employes of the custom house hav-'
ing been included under the civil service
rules during Mr. Cleveland's last adminis
tration. There is some question whether
the deputy collector is included under the
Civil service, but Mr. Paul Johnson, wtho
has efficiently discharged the duties of that
position for many years, will un
questionably be retained in any event. It
is not expected that there will be any Im
mediate resignations among the white
employes of the custom house, as these
come directly under the supervision of Mr
Johnson.
TRIED TO DIB BY POISON.
An Unhappy Woman's Attempt at
Self Destruction.
A young woman in the lower stratum of
society tried to end her existence last
night with laudanum. She swallowed an
ounce of the poison at a single draught,
ller condition was quickly discovered and
a physician was sent Tor. The usual rem
edies were applied and the woman's life
was saved.
She lived with her husband near Lau
rel Grove Cemetery. Their marital life
was not all that it should hove been and
after a quarrel over the wife’s conduct
she determined to end her life. She bought
the poison at a drug store where no par
ticulars were asked as to the purpose for
which it was to b<* used. Returning to
her home she swallowed it without delay.
In a short time she become unconscious
Heroic treatment, however, restored her
and saved her life.
The frequency of attempted suicide bv
poison emphasizes the necessity for a more
rigid, or at least some enforcement of the
law regulating the sale of poisons In a
number of recent cases of attempted ee!f
destruetion It has been shown that lauda
num and other indsons hove obtained at
drug stores without difficulty by i*>rsons
whom the physicians stated should not
have been sold the drug except upon pre
scription, and even then with the utmost
caution. In the last case it is stated the
would-be suicide simply asked for a bot
tle of laudanum, and it was given her
without any questions being asked.
WHITAKER STREET'S NEW TRACK.
Hie Old Strap Hnllx Will Re Shipped
to
The work of relaying the City and Su
burban Railway track on Whit
aker street with new rail was
begun yesterday. The new rail
s seven Inches high and weighs 75
pounds to the yard. Its hlght enables
it to be placed Hat upon the cross ties
without the intervention of supports. The
new rail Is the best ever used for such ti
purpose in Savannah, und as it is laid di
rect upon heavy cypress ties n splendid
track will be the result. The aid thin flat
rails have been and eposed of and will be
shipped to Genoa, Italy.
Seekers after gold are often disappointed.
Seekers after health take Hood's Sarsapa
rilla, and find It meets every expectation
od.
THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 9. IS9B.
VISITED ANOTHER DISTRICT.
CAPT. CARTER'S TRIP TO GEORGE
TOWN, S. C. IN EVIDENCE.
Col. Harr Endeavoring to Show That
He Went at tlie Instance of Con
tractor Green—He Was There, Said
Sir. Blair, by Order of the Chief
of Engineers— W. H. Ray Says lie
Signed Bonds for the Gaynors in
Ilianli—Denies That He Ever Took
an Oath Before Anyone—Mr. Mc-
Cauley Says He W on Id Sign Bonds
for Mr. Gay nor Agnin.
A visit by Capt. O. M. Carter to the
government works at Georgetown. S. C. t
in anothsr district, in 1891, was the sub
ject of the first testimony introduced be
fore the court martial yesterday.
The witness testified that Capt. Carter
came there and was carried to the works
in a tug sent for him by order of Capt.
B. D. Green. He said Capt. Carter look
ed at his books, and asked some ques
tions about sheet piling, with a view it
seemed, to find out If the use of it were
etopptSl whether the work would be
cheaper. The defense did not introduce
any evidence on this subject, but It was
stated by Mr. Blair positively that Capt.
Carter was at Georgetown under instruc
tions from the chief of engineers.
Two other witnesses were introduced,
who had been on bonds for the Gaynors.
Mr. W. H. Ray testified that he had al
ways signed the bonds in blank, and never
swore as to his property before any offi
cer. Mr. W. F. McCauley testified that
he had gone on Mr. Gaynor's bonds, but
had always done so regularly, and would
do so again. The day's session closed
with the appearance on the stand of Chief
Clerk J. W. O. Sterly with more records.
Capt. John G. Smith, submarine engi
neer and contractor of Charleston, S. C.,
said he was working as superintendent on
the North Island jetty at Georgetown, S.
C., in 1891. The contract had been let
to W. T. Gay nor. In accordance with a
telegram from Capt. B. D. Green he said
be had on one occasion sent a tug over
for Capt. Carter, who was coming to visit
Nhe works there. The telegram came
from Philadelphia. Capt. Carter visited
the works at that time, he said, arriving
in the morning and remaining until 2 or
3 o'clock in the afternoon.
“Did he look at the work?” Col. Barr
asked.
"Yes, sir,” was the reply. “I sent the
tug over and took him out to the works.
He looked them over and asked me how
1 was getting along.”
"Did he make any suggestions?" was
the next question.
“He asked me if I could not get along
better without using that sheet piling,
and I told him I thought I could,” was
the reply.
“Would that have been less expensive?”
Col. Barr asked.
“It would have been a saving of money
to the contractors,” was the answer.
“What did you tell Capt. Carter when
he asked you how you were getting
along?” Col. Barr asked.
"I told him I was not getting money
enough to carry on the work. He asked
me how that was, and I told him Capt.
Green was only sending me $2,000 at a
time,” said the witness.
"What else did he do?” was asked.
”1 asked him if he would like to look
over my books, and he looked over them
for about fifteen minutes,” was the re
ply.
"Why did you consider you had author
ity to let Capt. Carter look over your
books?” asked Col. Barr.
"I knew Capt. Carter and Capt. Green
were pretty Inlimnte. as I had seen them
together frequently in Savannah, and on
that account I tihought it was all right,”
was the answer.
"Where did you see them together in Sa
vannah?” Col. Barr asked.
"At the Pulaski House here. I saw
them together evenings on several occa
sions," was the reply.
In onswer to questions from Col. Barr
as to whether he had any evidences of
Capt. B. D. Green's having been connected
with the contract at Georgetown, the wit
ness produced three letters written by
Capt. Green in New York and addressed
to him. The letters were shown to the
attorneys for the defense.
Mr. Biair objected strenuously to the in
troduction of these letters on the ground
of irrelevancy. The work had taken place
outside of Capt. Carter’s district, Mr.
Blair said, and had no connection what
ever with the case.
"It must by this time 'have become evi
dent,” Col. Barr said, “that B. D. Green
had much to do with this case. He is one
of the persons whom this indictment
reaches out to grasp. William T. Gay
nor is also one of the persons in this al
leged conspiracy. Throughout it all the
name of Green weaves in and out. It is
true that this was outside Capt. Carter’s
district, but Capt. Carter was there by the
authority or request of B. D. Green ex
amining the work and making suggestions.
I hold that the matter is thoroughly rel
evant. ”
The last sentences of Col. Barr were ob
jected to strenuously by Mr. Blair as was
shown by the spirit of his reply.
Capt. Carter was at Georgetown under
orders from the chief of engineers, who
directed him to examine the works," Mr.
Blair said.
Gen. Otis said the court had already
ruled on the question, but Mr. Blair asked
for the court's ruling again. The court
retired and decided not to sustain the ob
jection
Col. Barr then read the three letters from
Capt. Green to Capt. Smith, introducing
them as evidence. The letters related to
business matters, one of them speak ng of
a difficulty between a man named Donei
son and the witness, asking him to try and
smooth it over, and saying they would all
be together in Savannah. That phrase
about all being together, the witness said,
referred to himself, Donelson and John
Gaynor. He had never seeen William T.
Gaynor, in whose name the contract was.
on the works. B. D. Green, he said, fur
nished all the money for carrying on the
work at Georgetown.
“Hid you see Capt. Carter with B. D.
Green in Savannah often?" was asked.
"Frequently at the Pulaski House up to
1891. or. 1892." was the reply.
"Where were you at work in 1S89?” was
asked.
"At Fernandina.” was the reply, “un
der the contract of Anson M. Bangs."
"Who furnished the money for that con
tract?" was the next question.
"The two first checks were in the name
of Anson M. Bangs, but the rest were in
the name of B. D. Green,” the witness re
plied.
Capt. Smith said he knew Myron J.
Wheeler. He was a relative of the Gay
nors and Mr. Bangs. Wheeler had gone
to Georgetown in 1892 to relieve him.
Wheeler never received more than 375 a
month, he said. He also knew Wm. M.
Walsh, who had married a Miss Gaynor
He had never known Walsh to receive
more than SSO a month. A. M. Rangs was
a brother-in-law of John F. Gaynor, hav
ing married his sister.
He had never seen Mr. Bangs on the
Fernandina work, though the contract
had been awarded to him. He had seen
Capt. Green there on several occasions
All instructions as to the work were re
ceived from Capt. Green.
"Besides examining your books what
(Continued on Third Page.)
HIBERNIANS IN CONVENTION.
Officer* For the Kiuinliig Term Were
Elected.
The county convention of the Ancient
Order Hibernians had its biennial session
last night at the rooms of the Savannah
Club. It was attended by the county off!.
ctr3 and the officers of the four divisions.
Father Hennessy, chaplain of division No.
4, and a number of the members of the
order were present.
The reports of the officers showed that
there has been quite an Increase in mem
bership, and that during the past term
there was paid out for sick and funeral
benefits and charitable purposes the sum
of $4,824.72.
Steps were taken to extend the benefi
cent influences of the order. Arrangements
were made to send a large delegation to
Augusta, to attend the state convention,
Feb. 20, and take part in the ceremonies
of the laying of the corner stone of the
new Sacred Heart Church in that city.
Reports were made relative to St. Pat
rick’s day, and the celebration thereon
will be made memorable. Hibernians ail
over will make that day In keeping with
the patriotic spirit of the centennial anni
versary of the great revolution of 1798.
During the convention Father Hen
nessy delivered an interesting address,
which aroused great enthusiasm. The fol
lowing officers were elected:
County President—J. J. Dillon.
County Vice President—E. A. Leonard.
County Secretary—J. M. Reynolds.
County Treasurer—J. J. Powers.
These officers were duly installed by
National President P. J. O'Connor.
Before the adjournment a resolution was
unanimously adopted tendering Bishop
Benker, his clergy and congregation, sym
pathy* upon the loss of the Cathedral by
fire, and pledging them active and earnest
co-operation in rebuilding it. The conven
tion was a success in every respect and is
likeiy to redound to the welfare of Hiber
nianism,
HUSSARS’ LADY FRIENDS.
Auxlllinry Committee for the Bazar
Orga uized.
A large number of the lady friends of
the Georgia Hussars met yesterday after
noon in the parlors of the troop’s club
rooms to perfect the organization of the
committee that is to aid the command in
the bazar for its benefit the latter part of
April. ’
In addition to the large attendance of
ladies, there were several gentlemen of
the company, among them Capt. Belrne
Gordon, Air. F. D. Illoodworth, Lieut.
Henry McAlpin and Mr. Clarence Con
nerat.
The ladies were enthusiastic in their
discussion of the attractions that are pro
posed, and great interest was manifested
in the bazar’s success. It was the first
meeting of the ladles that has been held.
Cards had been sent out by the chairman
of the executive committee in charge of
the bazar, and all of the ladies indicated
their intention of assisting in the work by
their attendance.
The following officers of the ladies’ com
mittee were elected:
President—Mrs. P W. Meldrim.
Vice President—Mrs. Beirne Gordon.
Secretary—Mrs. John M. HAvan.
Treasurer—Mrs. J. C. Postell.
Under the direction of such an able board
of executive officers, the success of the ba
zar. in so far ns it is dependent upon the
efforts of the ladles of the committee, is
assured.
Sub-committees will be appointed at the
meeting of the committee next Monday af
ternoon. The president of the committee
was authorized to appoint these commit
tees. It will be decided in the meantime
just what the necessities are in the mat
ter of committees and the proper number
for the conduct of the bazar.
—i • ♦
DR LE HARDY AT MOBILE.
Will Re Heard From in the Quaran
tine Convention.
Health Officer LeHardy left last night
for Mobile, where he will attend the quar
antine convention, to assemble there to
day. Dr. LeHardy does not go as a repre
sentative of the city, not having been des
ignated as such by Council or the Sani
tary Board, but will be a member of the
convention by virtue of an invitation from
the executive committee of the convention.
The subject of quarantine is one upon
which Dr. LeHardy entertains very de
cided convictions, and it is safe to say
that his voice will be heard in the con
vention.
“I will attend the convention not as a
representative of the city,” said Dr. Le-
Hardy to a Morning News reporter yester
day, “but as a representative of every
seacoast state. . I shall take part in the
discussion, and will enter a protest against
the continuation of unnecessary and use
less restrictions upon travel by quaran
tine regulations. I will appeal to state
and local authorities to direct attention to
other means to prevent the recurrence of
yellow fever, such as have been success
fully used in Northern cities.”
Dr. LcHardy was the guest of the Geor
gia and Alabama Railroad from Savan
nah to Montgomery.
DR. M. L. BOYD DYING.
At 3i30 O'clock This Morning His
Death AYus Momentarily Expected.
Dr. Montague L. Boyd is In a dying con
dition at his home on Liberty street. His
attending and consulting physicians met
at the residence yesterday morning, and
when they had concluded tht-lr consulta
tion, each was of the opinion that the
patient could not possibly live. The physi
cians are Dr. T. J. Charlton* attending,
and !)■•. R. J. Nunn, W. W. Owens.
William Duncan and J. G. Jarrell, con
sulting.
The physicians said that Dr. Boyd might
live for twenty-four hours. At 3:30 o’clock
this morning his death was momentarily
expected.
TO INSPECT THE SCHOOLS.
Commissioner Glenn to Visit Savan
nah Next AVeok.
State School Commissioner G. R. Glenn
is expected in Savannah next week. Super
intendent Otis Ashmore of the public
schools received a letter yesterday from
Mr. Glenn, who is in Atlanta, staling that
he would be here Monday to inspect the
schools of the city.
The visit of the commissioner will
achieve a desire that has long been felt
by Superintendent Ashmore. He has asked
Prof. Glenn many times to come here to
go through the schools, und the latter has
as often assured him of his desire and in
tention of doing so as soon as his manifold
duties would permit. Prof. Glenn will prob
ably be here for three or four days.
A Nexv Crii/.y Sect in Connecticut.
A lot of fanatics in the state recently
Immersed an oid rheumatic woman bodily
in the water to "heal her” as they said.
She nearly died in consequence. How
much better it would have been to have
treated the poor old woman for her In
firmity with llostetter’9 Stomach Bitters,
which not only cures rheumatjsm, but
prevents kidney complaint und remedies
dyspepsia, constipation, liver trouble and
nervous prostration. Give it a systematic
trial.—ad.
MEMORY (£ THEIR FATHERS.
SDNS OF’ THE HE VOLUTION CELE
BRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARY.
Old Officer* Hr-elected With Few
t hange*— Mr. Cliarlton Speaks of
the Son* of the Revolution—The
Georain Colonel, Mnj, Oamming'M
Theme—Judge Emory Speer'* Elo
qnent Response—Judge Falligant
on the Daughter* of the Revolu
tion-Gen. Otis Talk* of t*he Army.
Col. Barr Respond*.
The Georgia Society of the Sons of the
Revolution, with its guests, spent one of
the most delightful evenings in the history
of the society at the De Soto last night,
following the annual meeting with a most
delightful dinner and a rare and charming
feast of oratory, combining the eloquent,
the witty and the humorous as such speak
ers only can do.
The annual meeting of the society was
held in the gentlemen's parlor at 8:30
o'clock. It was well attended, and Cot.
John Screven, the society's president, was
in the chair. After appointing commit,
tees on nominating officers and on the
treasurer's report, Col. Screven rendered
his annual report, which was to the mem
bers of the society a most Interesting ad
dress.
Col. Screven spoke especially of the ef
forts made towards uniting the society
with that of the Sons of the American
Revolution, which, as is well known, have
resulted in failure. He mentioned also
Judge William D. Harden's enthusiastic
efforts in the matter, and his stand
for the integrity of the ptgnciples
represented by the Sons of the Revolution.
Col. Screven also spoke of the progress of
the society during the year, which, though
generally satisfactory, was retarded in a
measure by the death of eight of the so
ciety's most ardent members.
Judge Robert Falligant, the society’s his
torian, also made a report, in which he
gave a brief history of each one of the
members who had died during the year.
Those members were Judge William D.
Harden, Dr. B. F. Sheftall, Dr. A. Dern
ier, Messrs. R. F. Burdell and George
Screven of Savannah; Mr. George Troupe
Maxwell of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mr.
John Hill of Columbus. The society now
has a membership of 142. which is one
more than the number at the time of the
annual meeting last year. Two of these
were elected at last night's meeting,
Lieut. G. B. Pritchard, Jr., and Mr. Jo
seph W. Jackson.
The treasurer’s report was pronounced
correct by the committee. The committee
on nominations of officers reported the fol
lowing to serve for tlie ensuing year, end
they were all unanimously elected:
President—Col. John Screven.
First Vice President—Wymberley J. De
Renne.
Second Vice President—Hon.Harry John
son of Atlanta.
Secretary—William Harden.
• Assistant Secretary—T. P. Ravenel.
Treasurer—Waring Russell.
Registrar—Edward S. Elliott.
Historian—Hon. Robert Falligant.
Chaplain—Rev. Chas. H. Strong.
Surgeon—Dr. T. B. Chisholm.
Board of Managers: George L. Appleton,
Francis F. Jones, Hon. H. V. Washington,
Dr. G. H. Stone, Geo. W. Owens, W. R.
Leaken, W. J. De Renne, J. F. Minis', Hon.
Pope Barrow, R. Lee Wylly.
Delegates to General Society—Hon. Pope
Barrow, Col. W. W. Gordon, Wm. Harden,
Hon. F. G. dußignon, Col. John Screven.
Alternates—T. P. Huger, Col. J. M. Kell,
F. S. Lathrop, Hon. H. V. Washington,
George W. Owens.
Mr. W. J. Deßenne takes the place of
Judge William D. Harden, whose death
the members of the society greatly deplor
ed. There were few changes among the
officers, among them being the election
of Hon. Harvey Johnson as second vice
president in place of Col. John Milledge,
and of Mr. T. P. Ravenel as assistant
secretary in place of Mr. James B. West.
Two new members were also put upon the
board of managers, Messrs. George W.
Owens and R. Lee Wylly.
At the dinner there were present Col.
John Screven, presiding. Judge Emory
Speer, Gen. Elwell S. Otis, Rev. Charles
H. Strong, Judge Robert Falligant, Col.
3. M. Mills, Mr. W. J. Deßenne, Mr. J.
F. Minis, Mr. It. Lee Wylly, Capt. Daniel
M. Taylor, Capt. Richard P. Strong, Col.
Thomas F. Barr, Maj. Joseph B. Cum
ming of Augusta, Hon. Pope Barrow,
Hon. Walter O. Charlton, Messrs. F. F.
Jones, Wm. Harden, Waring Russell,
John Taliaferro, M. D. Coburn, Joseph
W. Jackson, J. H. Kinzie, Thomas M.
Baker, S. P. Shotter, Q. B.
Pritchard, Jr., 'C. S. Connerat,
John R. Young, William R. Leaken, J. A.
G. Carson, W. C. Workman, W. E. Rems
hart, Henry M. Steele, Henry McAlpin,
T. P. Ravenel, J. F. Lewis, Dr. T. B.
Chishom, Dr. L. A. Falligant.
The dinner served was one of the most
elegant that has been seen in Savannah
in some time. The service was splendid,
and this menu had been carefully prepar
ed:
Oysters on Half Shell.
Chablis. Bisque of Shrimp.
Sherry Vino de Pasto.
Petits Bouche ala Reine.
Celery. Salted Almonds. Tomatoes.
Broiled Pompano Maitre d’Hotel.
Potato Croquette. Neirsteiner.
Tenderloin of Beef Pique With Mushrooms
Asparagus.
Perrier Jouet Brut.
Sweetbread Larded With Green Peas.
Maraschino Punch.
Roast Woodcock on Toast au Cresson.
Chateau Margaux.
Lettuce Salad.
Assorted Fancy Cakes.
Champagne Jelly.
Tutti Frutti Ice Cream.
Rouquefort Cheese. Toast Crackers.
Fruit. Coffee. Cigars.
Toastmaster Pope Barrow announced
the first regular toast of the evening
about 11:25 o'clock. It was “The Sons of
the Revolution,” by Hon. Walter G.
Charlton.
Had the American flag gone down, Mr.
Charlton said, and the American revolu
tion been known as the American rebell
ion, the Sons of the Revolution, as they
ere to-day, could still gather to celebrale
the memory of those glorious principles
for which they fought. We are English
people, he said, and in their hearts the
English people carry always the principle*
of the famous magnn charta. It Is right
for Americans to remember that the
fathers of the revolution sent their bullets
Ir.lo English people because they put a
considerable tax upon an Inconsiderable
article. It Is well to remember the words
of Patrick Henry. Still to-day the inspi
ration of that time thrills through us in
the DeelaVation of Independence and in
the glowing periods.of our constitution.
Of the American people to-day, Mr.
Charlton said they are strong in battle
but stronger in peace. What limits, there
fore, should there be to their progress, he
asked. But they had to remember the
deeds of the fathers of the revolution for
they were theirs to know and to keep in
trust together. It is yours to-day, he
said, to keep in everlasting trust and faith,
the glorious principles which have de
scended 10 the sons of the revolution.
Muj. Joseph B. dimming of Augusta
said he had hoped to make a fairly re
spectable response to the toast, "The
State of Georgia,” but he had been in a
nest of jraitors around him, and he did
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&AKIHO
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
‘‘PASS THE SAMMY PLEASE.”
Ho%v the West Point Request Origi
nated.
Among the army officers in attendance
upon the court-martial of Capt. O. M. Car.
ter is Capt. Samuel M. Mills, Second Ar
tillery.
Early In the '7os the genial captain was
detailed at West Point as quartermaster
and commissary of cadets. In this capac
ity the superintendence of the cadet mess
fell to his lot and right nobly did (he dis
charge his duty. From bare, pine tables,
three-tined forks and iron knives he
evolved the modern Grant Hall, superb
in its equipment and cuisine.
For ail these Improvements the cadets
were, and are still, duly grateful and bear
the captain in fond remembrance. Among
other changes in the fare was the substi
tution of New Orleans molasses for the
old black variety known as treacle. The
young disciples of Mars in their gratitude
named tlhe saccharine fluid “Sammy.”
“Pass the Sammy, please,” is a constant
call at mess.
Capt. Mills has recently completed a
tour of duty at West Point as command
ant of cadets, having succeeded Maj. H.
S. Hawkins, who in turn relieved Col. H
C. Hasbrouck.
GIVEN 15 MONTHS MORE.
Lewis Quarterman's Penalty for
Slapping a Lady’s Face'.
Lewis Quarterman, the negro who cre
ated considerable excitement in the South
ern section of the city about two weeks
ago by slapping the face of Mrs. J. R.
Bailey when she reproached him for strik
ing her little son, was tried in the City
Court yesterday on two charges of assault
and battery. He was found guilty in both
cases.
For the assault upon Mrs. Bailey, Judge
Norwood imposed a fine of S2OO, or twelve
months on the gang, and for the assault
upon the boy S3O or three months on the
gang. In passing sentence upon Quarter
man, Judge Norwood told him that he
might have been reared with the idea that
he could treat white people as he pleased,
but he would sihow him that he could not
do so with impunity. Quarterman is now
serving a sixty-day sentence on the chain
gang imposed by Recorder Hartridge for
the two assaults committed upon
Mrs. Bailey and her son. When
he completes this sentence he
will begin upon the fifteen months given
him by Judge Norwood.
HIGH SCHOOL BOY'S TO DEBATE.
The Banishment of Napoleon Their
First Snhjeot.
A literary society has been organized by
the boys of the first grade of the High
School. Its purpose is the intellectual de
velopment and advancement of the mem
bers. Debates will be held every Thurs
day afternoon, and it Is expected that the
boys will derive great benefit from the
practice in speaking and from the study
they will make of parliamentary rules.
Officers for the society have been elected
as follows:
President—William B. Spann, Jr.
Vice President—Carl S. Stern.
Secretary—Fred G. Doyle.
Directors—William B. Spann, Jr.. C. S.
Stern, F. G. Doyle, C. Powers, H. Truch
elut and F. G. Bell. Jr.
The boys will debate the question at
their meeting to-morrow afternoon: “Re
solved, That the banishment of Napoleon
to St. Helena was Justifiable.” The de
bates are held under the direction of the
teacher of their grade.
WARRANTS ALL HANDS ROUND.
‘•Ronghfoot” and Jones War on Ac
count of a Preacher's Wife.
Henry Young, colored, alias, “Rough
Foot,” appeared before Justice Nathans
yesterday and obtained a peace warrant
against George Jones, who lives on 801.
ton street. Jones was arrested, arraigned
and gave bond, after which he swore out
warrants against Young. The latter fled
to the pines, however, and could not be
found by Constable Brown.
The men are at a misunderstanding about
wihch of them should receive the most at
tention from a preacher’s wife residing on
Bolton street, and whose name is Nona
Youmans. From reports at the justice's
offices, Rev. Youmans is now in Jackson
ville, where he has charge of a church
He is not aware of the fusillade now ori
between suitors to his wife, but it is said
he has been given a "tip” in regard to the
status of affairs. |
Fire Started From Oil Stove.
A small kerosene stove, used for heat
ing glue, became overheated at Oppen
heimer, Sloat & Co.’s store on Whitaker
street yesterday, and blazed up, creating
considerable excitement among the clerks
for a few minutes. The fire was quickly
extinguished, and no alarm was sent in.
MALT-Nt TRINE
—the Food Drink-is the greatest tonic for
nursing mothers. Nourishing-inspiring
soothing. Malt-Nutrine is prepared by- the
famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n
which fact guarantees the purity, excel
lence and merit claimed for it.—ad.
Gone With the Gorrle Cos.
Mr. Harry N. Walker, for eighteen years
connected with the Knickerbocker Ice
Company, has resigned his place and has
become connected with the Corrie Com
pany. Mr. Walker’s long experience in the
tee business makes him a valuable addi
tion to Gorrie Company's people.
For Fifty Years
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup h ag hee _
used for children teething. It soothes the’
child, softens the gums, allays all pain
cures wind colic, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents a hot
tie.—ad.
The favorite wine of the Prince of
Wales is the celebrated de Lossy-HoMen
Champagne It is. the most elegant wine
in the world. None so pure and none o
good. For sale by Lippman Bros., Lim
man Block, Savannah, Ga.—ad.
D. R. THOMAS & SON
JM lip Cool $5 Per 1
Telephone CD, oillca 10 Ray, K .
PIANOS
$5
MONTHLY.
Our inventory is drawing nigh,
and if you want a bargain in a
Piano now’s your opportunity, but
you'll miss it if you don’t act
promptly.
Here is the list. Come quick and
make your selection:
1. Chickering & Mackay $ 55
2. Gilbert 66
3. Chickering & Mackay 66
4. Nunns & Clark . 65
5. Stodart & Dunham 70
6. Gilbert ....: 85
7. Worcester 100
8. Steinway 100
Chickering
10. Knabe 165
Stool, Cover, Book and one year’s
tuning free to Savannah buyers.
Special Discount for Cash.
We have a number of equally as
great bargains in Organs of vari
ous makes, and for sale on same
terms. Give us a call. Look over
our immense stock. You cannot
fail to find somehtlng that will be
suited to your needs.
Sheet Music Half PriC3,
LUDDEN i BATES.
OVERCOAT
—and —
SUIT SALE
at B. H. Bevy &
Bro.’s is drawing
large crowds of cus
tomers to the Big
Store. Come and
see what we offer.
It Is Such
A Comfort
TO HAVE A
Gas Heater
IN YOTR HOUSE.
You can heat any room instantly.
You can shut the fire off when
it is not needed. In other words,
HEAT IS AT YOUR COM
MAND.
GAS HEATERS ARE CHEAP.
They cost less to run than a
grate.
ill m liß.ll mm
7 and 9 Congress street, west.
The fall of coal made the public smile,
but when it used "Montevallo" it was
tickled aimost todealh and will now burn
no other. Steam coal and hard coal al
ways on hand.
T. F. JOHNSON & CO.,
TELEPHONE 800.
COAL.
Best quality. Promptly
delivered.
Anthracite .... $5.50 per ton
Domestic Lump 5.00 per ton
Phone 507. Office 14 Bull st.
BOND, HAiiRBOM & CO,
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