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8 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 Continued on Seventh Page, ftmi &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. 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