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IN HONOR OF WASHINGTON.
FIRST RRGIMEM l\l\M'RY RE
VIEWED B\ ARMY OFFICERS.
<ien, Otl* and Ollior Members of the
Carter Coart Mnrtial I i>n the Re
vlenini;’ Stand—Drew* Pnrmle in
the Presence of Thousand*—Array
Olft re r* Compliment the Splendid
Balnr*a-Llkc Appeurnnee of the
Troop*—The Officer* and Other*
Entertoineil at the Regimental
Armory by Col. Lawton —Military
Spirit the Subject of the Occasion,
and the Savannah Boy** Recipient*
of Compliment*.
The First Georgia Regiment Infantry
has perhaps never celebrated Washing
ton's birthday in a manner more satisfac
tory and enjoyable than it did yesterday
afternoon.
Thera vyere three noteworthy features in
connection with the celebration, not to
speak of others, which while important
were less significant perhaps. Those fea
tures were the presence of the United
States army officers, headed by Brigadier
General Klwell S. Otis, and their review of
tlie troops; the appearance at the head of
the regiment of anew band which played
good music, a feature long desired in Sa
vannah, and the excellent appearance of
the men in heavy inarching order, show
ing their readiness for service in the
field, a point to which much attention
is being given just nt this lime.
The regiment assembled at the armory
on Abcrcorn street at 4 o'clock, and look
up the line of march to Gaston to Bull,
around Johnson Square to Congress, to
Barnard to Broughton, to Bull and back
to the armory. Mounted police led the
march to clear the way. Col. A. R. Law
ton, accompanied by the members of his
staff, headed the troops. The staff officers
were accompanied by Lieut. G. B. Pritch
ard, Jr., of the Ninth United States Cav
alry. The men presented an excellent ap
pearance in heavy marching <A\ler, with
knapsacks, haversacks, canteens and all
the usual paraphernalia for a long march.
The turnout, too, was an excellent one,
the companies having in line officers and
men as follows: German Volunteers, 53;
Republican Blues, 38; Irish Jasper Greens,
50; Oglethorpe Light Infantry, 46, and Sa
vannah Cudets 57.
The regiment was reviewed! in passing
the Hussars armory by Brigadier General
Otis, commanding the department of Col
orado, with whom stood Brigadier Gen
eral G. M. Sorrel. Gen. Otis was accom
panied l>y Capt. Oscar J. Brown, U. S.
A., representing the Adjutant General of
Georgia; Lieut. Col. Peter Reilly and Capt.
W. N. Nichols, representing Col. A. R.
Lawton, Col. C. A. Woodruff, of the com
missary department; Maj. W. S. Patten,
of the quartermaster's department; Maj.
John 1., Tiernon of the First Artillery;
Capt. Richard P. Strong of the Fourth
Artillery, and Capt. S. M. Mills of the
Fifth Artillery, United States officers now
sitting on the Carter court martial, and
Capt. Cassius 15. Gillette, corps of engi
neers; Capt. Belrne Gordon, Capt. J. C.
Postell, Lleuts. H. McAlpin and C. A. L.
Cunningham of the Hussars were also
upon the reviewing stand. The reviewing
officers stood upon the roof
garden of the Hussars armory.
The piazzas of the De Soto, the
sidewalks and streets around, were crowd
ed by hundreds of people as the troops
passed.
Naturally after the passage of the
troops the crowds surged out toward the
parade ground, where thousands seemed
to collect, while the men went to the ar
mory to remove their heavy accoutre
ments. The regiment then assembled on
the parade ground,went through with dress
parade and in returning io the armory
again passed in review before the army
officers, who seemed to note carefully their
every movement and evolution. The offi
cers all removed their hats when toward
the conclusion of the dress parde the band
played ‘•Columbia," and when the national
colors passed, borpe by Color Sergeant W.
C. Workman.
People generally were much pleased
with the music rendered by the new band
under Director Roehm. It showed evi
dence of excellent progress in its work,
and its success is most ardenfly desired by
everyone.
On the dress parade Capt. and Adjt, M.
A. O’Byrne read an order transferring
Company Q, better known as the Kell
Rifles of'Statesboro, from the First to the
fcecond Battalion. This has been done on
Recount of the disbandment of the Pooler
Rifles, which left only two comtvanles In
the second, while there were four
in the fiist battalion. This change gives
each battalion three companies, the Ger
mans, Blues and Greens comprising the
first, and the Oglethorpes, Cadets and Kell
Rifles the second battalion.
Another order read was that calling the
election for a captain of the Oglethorpes.
which will take place at the Regimental
ormory Monday, Feb. 28, between 8:15 and
30:15 p. m. Lieut. T. S. Lucas of the
Naval Reserves, who has already been in
formally chosen to till this position, will
at that time, be formally elected captain
of the company.
Following the dress parade, each of the
companies enjoyed a short social session
In its quarters, while she army officers,
and the officers of the regiment were en
tertained in the officer's quarters, by Col.
A. R. Lawton. A number of the officers
of the court were called away from the
city and could not attend. Capt. O. M.
Carter had to leave the city yesterday, and
he could not be present. An enjoyable
lunch, with the usual accessories, was
served, and the occasion, an entirely in
formal one was made the occasion of an
outpouring of military spirit, which was
quite naturally suggested.
Col. Lawton. in a few words übout the
Father of His Country, proposed the toast
to Washington's birthday, which was
heartily joined in. He spoke of his pleas
ure In having the officers present and said
he hoped a time would come when they
could remain among us instead of being
compelled to leave the city. Ho called on
Col. George A. Mercer, who. he sijid. would
express to them a welcome.in his behalf.
Col. Mercer spoke of the regimental ar
mory as his old home, and that of his old
command. He felt, he said, like paylhg a
tribute to the military spirit of the'day.
Until the milienium arrives the heart of
man will thrill at the sound of the battle
cry and his soul will continue to be moved
by the stirring drum. The men who wear
the uniform are dlways ready for
heroism when the day for heroes conies.
The disaster to the Maine in Havana har
hor shows it. When the explosion occur
red and Capt. Sigsbee rushed upon deck,
there stood his orderly at his post und
promptly came to present arms. The gov
ernment should erect some tribute to the
memory of those humble heroes, and their
names should go down sounding through
the ages among names that were not born
io die. There were men in the regiment,
he said, who have never missed an assem
bly of Ihelr command. The discipline
around them cannot fail lo make them
better men and better citizens, it was
fortunate, he said, that the army officers
iContinned on Third Page.)
BICYCLIST RUN INTO.
Mr. A. F. Flint Seriously Injured in
n Collision.
George Jackson, an 38-year-old. negro
driver for Smith & Kelly, was arrested
yesterday for running into Mr. A, F. Flint,
cr. a bicycle, at Drayton and Gaston
streets. Mr. Sam Ross called at the bar
racks • shortly afier tha boy was taken
there and gave bond for his appearance
at Police Court this morning.
The apeident was one which It
seemed possible for either party to have
avoided by care. Jackson was driving
west on Gaston street, while Mr. Flint was
tiding east. They collided at the corner,
Mr. Flint being thrown from hts bicycle
and sustaining painful injuries, the extent
of which cannot tie determined until they
develop. The wheel was damaged consid
erably. Mr. Flint was taken to his
home. No. 409 Duffy street, east, where
his injuries Were given medical attention.
Jackson made a statement about the ac
cident. He claims hW thought Mr. Flint
intended turning into the bicycle path on
the east side of Forsyth Park. In some
way. however, it seems he rode into Dray
ton street, probably to take another route.
By this the negro claims he misjudged the
bicyclist's course, and therefore was on
him before the buggy’s speed was check
ed. After the accident he drove off rap
idly. Coming down town he went up Jones
lo Barnard at a lively pace, turning into
Barnard and then into Charlton street
lane. He was closely pursued and his
means of escape were ended by his ar
rest.
FELL BETWEEN THE CARS.
Brnkeimin on the Plant System Ter
ribly CrnHlied, ,
George S. Austin, a brakeman of the
Plant System, fell between the cars of
an out-going train yesterday about 11:20
o'clock and is thought to have been to
tally injured. He is at the Savannah Hos
pital. his left leg being badly shattered,
and both hands cut in various places, to
say nothing of internal Injuries.
Austin was on a run to Charleston. The
train on which he was braking got under
some speed and had nearly reached the
Gwinnett street crossing, where it seems
Austin started to go from one car to the
other. It is thought he must have mis
judged the distance, or that slack was
jerked from the ears and caused them to
spread Just as Austin was about to step
them. He fell between the cars near Gwin
nett street and at a |>oint where there
have been other accidents recently. The
result was that lie suffered by having the
wheels of a car pass over him.
Policeman Brantley was among the
first to roach Austin and the barracks
was informed at once. The ambulance was
sent out and the injured man Was remov
ed to the Savannah Hospital, by order of
Dr. King Wyliy, surgeon of the Plant Sys
tem. All possible htientlon was given him
when he arrived there, and on account of
the severe shock to which he was subject,
ed, no operation was performed. It will
be necessary to amputate the leg, how
ever, and that will probably be done this
morning by Dr. Wyliy. Austin’s home is
in Charleston.
OFFICERS GO TO NEW YORK.
Cnitt. Carter lYn* Nominally Under
Arre*t Within t’hntliam County.
All but seven of the officers of the court
martial had taken their departure yes
terday. and those remaining, Including
Gen. Otis and Col. Barr, will leave the
city this afternoon by the Florida Central
and Peninsular Railroad for New York.
Capt. Carter left the city for New York
yesterday at noon. He would have gone
the night before, but for the foot that
permission had first to be secured from
the war department. While on trial he is
nominally under arrest within the limits
of Chatham county, hence the necessity
for this permission. At first he was
nominally under arrest within the city
limits as is usual in such cases, but ui>on
application those limits were extended so
as to take iti (he entire country. This is
one of the JiUle formalities always ob
served in cases of this kind.
No one seems to know anything more
about what Col. Barr is going- to present
to the court in New York than has been
known heretofore, though there is much
speculation on the subject. The court will
meet in the army building there next
Tuesday, and is expected to be ready to re
turn to Savannah by the end of the week.
FELL WITH HIS HORSE.
Siipt. Peek. of (lie City Crenmntory
Broke Ml* Leg.
Mr. William Peck, superintendent of the
crematory, broke his leg yesterday by a
horse he was a riding, falling under him.
His leg was broken near the ankle.
The accidenl was not the result of tha
horse being frightened. On the contrary
it seems to have stepped on a slanting
rock, which caused the hoof to slide for
ward. Mr. Peck was riding in a trot and
thought h'is horse stumbled, but on inves
tigation revealed that the rock was proba
bly the cause of the mishap.
Dr. Lanier and Dr. Van Marter were
summoned and Mr. Pock was removed to
his home. No. 3311 Barnard street. The
bone was found broken squarely, and the
physicians state it will knit together much
earlier lhan under dlff rent circumstances.
Mr. Peck will not be able to get out soon
er than a month.
WEST ENDERS INDORSE CANDLER.
Independent < lul>'* Position In the
Governorship Fight.
The West End Independent Club, a po.
lltical organization which sprang into ex
istence recently, held a meeting last night
at the club room on Liberty street, be
tween West Broad and Montgomery
streets. It is reported there was 129 mem
hers present.
The cinb Is for Candler for Governor
and so expressed itself by the adoption of
resolutions to the effect that it "heartily
indorses Allen D. Candler for Governor,
and takes this occasion to express our coni
fidence in him as a fearless and incor
ruptible leader." R. A. Clemence is the
club's president and presided at the meet
ing.
Wood berry—Matter.
Mr. Edward Percy Woodberry of this
city and Miss Lellian Annie Muner of
Clio, were married yesterday after
noon at St. Paul's Church, Rev. J t
Scully, officiating.
The Modern Way
Commends itself to the well-informed, to
do pleasantly nnd effectually what was
formerly done in the crudest manner aid
disagreeably, as well. To cleanse the sys
tem and break up colds, htadaches t rid
fevers without unpleasant after effects, use
the delightful liquid laxative remedy, Sy
rup of Figs. Made by California Fig
Syrup Co.—ad.
THE MORNING NEWS: WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 1898.
GUARDS AT JHE_RIFLE RANGE.
GOOD SCORES MADE IN SPITE OF
THE HIGH W IND.
Llent. Wilson Head* tlie List With a
Score of .S3— Private Fred Garden
the Winner of (lie Handsome Cos. A
Mednl—Fred Myer* of It, George
Spring of C and Harry lllun of D
Win Their Company Mednl*.
Mnny Other Good Score* Made.
Prize* lo lie Prc*entcd nt tlie Next
Meeting.
As is their usual custom, the Savannah
Volunteer Guarls spent Washington's
birthday at the rifle range. The battalion
left the armory under command of Col.
Garrard, shortly after 12 o’clock, and
reached the Avondale range by way of the
Savannah, Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope
Railway about an hour later.
In spite of the Inclement weather there
was a good turnout of the battalion. Im
mediately on arriving at the range, shoot
ing was begun at the 200-yard target. The
ranges shot at during the day, were the
200, 300 and 500 yards, with five ehots nt the
two former and ten at the latter. Several
members of the battalion, who had distin
guished themselves at Sea Girt on more
lhan one occasion, were present with a de
termination to equal foinier records at
least. The wind was unfavorable, how
ever, being variable and shifty, such as is
known to the marksmen as a fishtail wind.
This doubtless explains the fact that there
were no record breaking scores made.
Nevertheless there were some very good
scores made.
On account of the number of men slfoot
ing it was not until 5 o'clock that the
day’s work was completed. While not en
gaged in shooting, the men were able to
devote )h< ir time very satisfactorily to a
large supply of roasted oysters. The roast
was backed up by several hampers of
sandwiches and other supplies. The sharp
wind insured good appetites, but the sup
ply was sufficient for all demands.
It was nearly t> o'clock when the battal
ion returned lo the arsenal. On account
of the lateness of the hour and the fact
that' many of the officers and men ha:l
ether engagements, the scores were not
made up then, but will be announced prob
ably after the regular drill of the corps
Monday night ami tlie prizes presented by
Col. Garrard.
Lieut. F. C. Wilson carried off Ihe hon
ors of the day with a score of 85 at the
three ranges, entitling him to the battal
ion prize. Corpi. Fred W. Garden was the
proud winner of the Company A medal.
This is the new medal recently presented
to Cojnpany A by Mr. R. D. Guerard, and
is probably the handsomest medal of the
kind in the city. Corpi. Garden's score
was 83. The medal was closely contested
for by such shots as W. G. Austin, Sergt.
John S. Schley and others, so it will be
seen that Corpi. Garden had no walkover.
Private Austin's score was 82 and Sergt.
Schley’s 81.
Corpi. Fred Myers was the winner of
the Hammond medal and the first prize of
Company B on a score of 82.
In Compagy C, Corpi. George N. Spring
made a score of 81, and will doubtless se
cure the prize and Ihe Hunter medal,
though Lieut. Wilson of this company
made the best score of the battalion.
Sergi. Henry B’.un secured the Company
D medal and prize on a score of 71.
Thfe best score at 200 yards was made by
Corpi. George N. Spring of Company C,
with 22, being tied by Private R. J. Mc-
Daniel, with the same score. Corpi. Spring
secures tlie Holland medal.
The best score at 3CO yeards was 22 by
Private 11. A. Charlton of Company B,
who secures the Marshall medal. Sergt.
John Schley and Private W. G. Austin of
Company A made 21 at this range.
The best scare at 500 yards was 45 by
Lieut. F. C. Wilson of Company C, Corpi.
Garden of Company A making 44.
The commissioned officers' medal was
won by Lieut. C. S. Richmond.
Altogether, considering the state of the
weather, the shooting was very fair,
though no strings ck bu'.leyes were made
by anyone, as the crack shots pf the bat
talion are accustomed to do when in prac
tice.
HUSSARS \T THE TARGET.
Winner* of the Company and Indi
vidual Prices,
Tlie Georgia Hussars spent the day at
the rifle range at Avondale. The company
left the armory at 9:39 o'clock in the
morning, under commuod of Capt. Beirne
Gordon, leaving the city at 10 o'clock and
reaching the range at 10:30, where it en
gaged in target practice about three
hours, after which it returned to the city.
Although the wind has very unfavorable
some good scores were made. The shoot
ing was with both carbine ana revolver,
with both of which the scores were good.
The shooting with the carbine was at 209,
399. 500 and 000 yards, five shots each a: 2U9,
200 and 609, and ten shots at 500 yards.
When the scores were footed up it was
found that Private liarnmernn had wen
the first prize and the Cunningham medal
on a score of 99 at the four ranges. The
second prize was taken by Sergt. C. A. L.
Cunningham, with a score of 82. In the
second class Private Martin won ihe prize
on a score of 50. Ex-Lieul. A. Minis won
the prize for the veteran, pay and honora
ry class on a score of 92.
In the revolver contest Private W. H.
Connerat was the winner on a score of 44,
Lieut. Henry McAlpin being second with
a score of 39. Capt. J. C. Postell of the
stuff of the First Regiment of Cavalry
made a score of 40 with the revolver, and
scoured the prize offend veteran, pay and
honorary members.
Other good scores were Capt. Gordon, 66;
Lieut. Henry MetAipin, 71; Sergt. J. T.
West, 70; Sergt. Constantine. 67; Sergt. Gor
don. 74; Private Quantock, 76, and Trum
peter Kayton, 81.
Col. W. W. Gordon of the First Cavalry,
who always takes an Interest in ihe af
fairs of the Hussars, was on the ground
during the morning. On the return of the
company to the armory the prizes were
present by Capt. Gordon with appropriate
remarks.
ARTILLERY MEN AT TYHEE.
Chatham* anil Thclr lady Friend*
Hnil u Gala Day at the Sea*liore.
The Chatham Artillery enjoyed yester
day at Tybee. Not only many
members of the company, but also a large
number of their lady friends went down
to the island. To all the day was one of
uninterrupted round of pleasure.
The command assembled at the armory
at 10 o'clock. The management of the
railroad had agreed to run the trains on a
late schedule for the convenience of the
company, and the train was taken at the
depot at 10:30 o'clock. There were forty
two members of the company, nnd a large
number of ladies. Capt. George P. Wal
ker was in command. Lieuts. W. G.
Cann and J. A. G. Carson were also with
their men.
The picnic party left the train at the
inlet Club house, formerly the Tybee
quarters of the Chathams. An orchestra
of good performers was along, and music
was loaned for the tripping of many a
dance. The floor was in good condition,
and this was one of the pleasures of the
day that was not the least enjoyed. All
agreed that the oysters were prime. They
were roasted to perfection, and were pres
ent in tender and succulent profusion.
After one of the best limes the company
and its friends have ever had at Tybee,
in the celebration of the blnhday of Geti.
Washington, the train was taken shortly
after 6 o'clock for the city.
Capt. Walker stated after the return,
that the day had been without a single in
cident to mar its pleasures, and that it
will go down to history as one of the most
delightful the company has ever spent on
the island.
KINGS DAUGHTERS AT WILMINGTON
Their Excursion In Ilehnlf of a New
thurcli and School Building.
An excursion to Wilmington Island was
given yesterday under the auspices of the
Mission Cut it- of the King's Daughters.
The steamer Doretta left the city at
9:30 o'clock with a crowd of about 100
aboard. All were provided with wraps,
and the run to the islund was pleasant, de
spite the chilliness.
At the island various forms of amuse
ment were indulged in. an oyster roast
furnishing its delights. Most oL those who
went on the excursion are owners of
homes on the island were
on the steamer. A welcome oppor
tunity was afforded them to visit their
houses. A number of the passengers
Slant most of the time in looking over
their properties. The return trip was
made by the way of Thunderbolt, the boat
not coming ail the way up to the city. The
excursionists arrived at Thunderbolt at
6 o'clock.
The purpose had in view by the ladies
of the circle in giving the excursion com
mended it to all the residence owners of
the island for their patronage. This is the
erection of a church on Wilmington.
Mission Circle has hail this under con
sideration for a long time and has oeen
collecting a fund for the building.
Several entertainments have been given.
The receipts from the excursion will swell
the fund considerably.
Hitherto the residents of the island dur
ing the summer months have had no place
of worship. The-'quarters of the Winde
mere Club hhve been open to the ladies
on Sundays for Sunday school, nut it has
been desired to have a church. One of the
reasons Inducing this desire is the preven
tion of the sale of liquors on the Island.
Under the new law no liquors can be sold
in country districts within a radius of
three miles of a church. The erection cf
a church on the island would thus pre
clude any liquoflkbeing sold, as the area
is small.
SAVANNAH'S SUDAN AT OMAHA.
Exposition Commission to Hold n
Meeting Here To-morrow.
The Georgia commissioners of the Omaha
exposition, who are touring the state for
the purpose of securing funds for a state
exhibit at Omaha, will arrive in Savan
nah to-morrow morning'.
The commission is headed by ex-Gov.
Northen, who is taking a very active in
terest in the matter. A number of point:-,
in the state have already bekm visited and
considerable enthusiasm has been aroused
in behalf of the exhibit. Mayor Meldritn
invites the business men and citizens gen
erally to meet the commissioners in the
long room of the city exchange at 11
o’clock to-morrow. As the commissioners
will leave for Waycross and other South
Georgia points on the 12:50 p. m. train, the
conference will not be a long one.
In speaking of the matter last flight
Mayor Meidrim said: '"The Omaha exposi
tion will undoubtedly be attended by thou
sands of people from the West and by
home-seekers and intending invesiors
from ail oyer the United States and from
foreign countries as well. As we are seek
ing now to draw immigrants to Georgia
frojn the West it seems to me that we
could find no better point of attraction
than Omaha. While it is true' that Savan
nah is strictly a commercial * city, it is
greatly to our interest to have the coun
try back of us built up. If we can help
to draw immigration there It is to our
advantage to do so. On this account as
weil as for other reasons I think it proper
that the citizens of Savannah should ad
the commissioners in their efforts to make
a Georgia exhibit at Omaha.”
JUDGE SPEEIUS ADDRESS.
Warm Appreciation From Sir Jnllun
Vn n n cefote.
Judge Emory Speer’s recent address be
fore the Georgia Society of the Sons of
the Revolution is attracting widespread at
tention. The line of thought, an appeal
for sympathy between the United States
and England, a tie which should exist
among all English speakipg people, is
comparatively anew one, and Judge Speer
is one of the first to take it up. Sir Ju
lian Pauncefote, Her Britannic Majesty's
ambassador io the United States, has writ
ten Judge Speer to thank him for his ''elo
quent and interesting address,” and to
convey his “cordial appreciation of the
sentiments therein expressed.” Judge
Speer's line of thought is an important
one. and one which will no doubt be heard
from quite frequently.
MISS UIU.tKU'S MEMORIAL.
W. U. T. I . Meeting at Trinity Church
IN.-morrow Afternoon.
Memorial services on the death of Miss
Frances E. Willard will be held in Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church to-morrow
afternoon at 4 o'clock in place of the night
meeting, as previously announced at Wes
ley Monumental Sunday School room.
Miss Willard’s first address was in Trin
ity Church in 1881, and the organ zation of
the union in Savananh was the outcome.
Rev. J. Scruggs, Rev. A. J. Smith, Rev.
J. D. Chapman and Rev. W. A. Nisbet,
and W. B. Stubbs, Eigp. will take part in
the services. The friends of the heroic
leader and reformer, and the public gener
ally are invited to be present.
A DELIGHTFUL EN’J'ERTAI.XMEVjr.
Mr. and Mr*. \V. J. Deltenne Receive
Nearly SOU Guest*.
One of the most beautiful entertain
ments Savannah has ever seen was given
last night at the Guards’ arsenal by Mr.
and Mrs. Wymberley Jones De Renno.
The hall, the parlors und the corridor*
were richly decorated with palms and
flowers of all kinds, many of them coming
from New York. The prevailing color was
rose pink. A delightful orchestra furnish,
ed music for dancing, and at 12 o'clock
an elegant game supper was served, after
which a cotillion was danced. There were
between 259 and 300 guests present.
Tin* Government’* Domain.
The commissioner of the general land of
fice has submitted his report to the Sec
retary of the Interior. Compared with
last year, it shows a decrease of 3,298
homestead entries, aggregating 375.5U6
acres. Quite proi>ortlonato to this Is the
falling off in general health when no ef
fort is made to reform irregularity of the
bowels. This can eusily he accomplished
with the aid of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters, also a remedy for malaria, dyspepsia,
rheumatism and liver trouble.—ad.
FIREMEN HAD A LIVELY DAY.
FOUR ALARMS SEN')' IN FOR TRIV
IAL CAUSES.
Two Chimney Fire* and the Reflec
tion of a Fireplace lilnze Drought
Out the Department—Boy* Attempt
to Set Fire to Turner Hall—Untight
In the Aet nnd Turned Over to
Their Parent* to Re Flogged.
The fire department had four runs yes
terday. but did not have to put out any
fires. Two of the alarms were on account
of burning chimneys. The first was
sounded in the morning, and when Engine
Company No. 4 responded, it found the
trouble at Capt. C. S. Ellis' residence, at
Gwinnett and Abercorn streets. The chim
ney soon burned itself out, and but little,
if any damage was done the residence.
The firemen at headquarters were called
to 424 President street, west, by a tele
phone alarm at 11:35 o’clock yesterday
morning. The fire was located in a very
dirty chimney, which was making a hot
blaze. It was put out with a hand ex
tinguisher.
The next alarm for a chimney was turn
ed in at about 3:30 o’clock in the afternoon.
Engine Company No. 3 found the blaze in
the house on the southwest corner of Bull
and Jones streets. All the firemen had to
do was to watch the chimney burn out
and see that no damage resulted.
The third alarm was turned in about
6:30 o’clock from box No. 81, corner of Con
gress and Bull streets. The department
was very prompt in its response, but did
not find any fire to fight. It was found
that someone had thought there was a
blaze kindling in the fourth story of the
building on Broughton street, between
Whitaker and Bull, occupied by the Globe
Shoe Company. Passersby on the oppo
site side of the street had noticed a bright
glow in the windows, and someone shouted
fire. When the firemen went up to see
what the matter was, they greatly surpris
ed a young man, a lodger in the building,
who was preparaing to bathe and had
lighted a fire to heat some water. It was
the glow* of this fire that had caused the
fearful ones to shout fire.
A cons derable crowd gathered to see
what the fire was, but learning that it was
a false alarm, quickly dispersed. Chief
Maguire, in speaking of the slight reason
there seemed to be for an alarm being
sounded, said that the people are so
wrought up on account of the many fires
that have been had of late, that they are
hardly to be blamed for taking any glow
or reflection for another one.
What might have been another incendi
ary fire was fortunately prevented In the
morning. In this case there is no doubt
of the incendiary attempt, though on ac
count of the youthfulniess of the parties,
it is not likely that they will receive any
other punishment than parental correc
tion. The rabbi of the synagogue, locat
ed in Turner Hail, conducts a school there
for the benefit of the young Hebrew chil
dren of the neighborhood. Mr. Wilson
happened to enter the building on some
business when he found three small boys
striking matches and setting fire to some
old papers in a corner. He immediately
called attention to the conduct of the boys
and was about to have them arrested when
the rabbi requested that they be turned
over to him, assuring Mr. Wilson that
they would receive proper punishment. As
the boys were Very young, Mr. Wilson con
sented, but afterwards gave information
of the affair at fire headquarters. The
supposition is that the boys had heard so
much of the recent flies and the taik of in
cendiarism that they thought it would be
fun to set off a fire themselves. The de
sire to escape school may have had some
thing to do with their conduct. It was in
the same neighborhood that three small
negro boys were arrested a short time ago,
who confessed to setting fire to the Tee
pie build ng and were sent out of town.
LENTEN SEASON HEGUX.
Programme of Service* in the
Chnrche* To-day.
The Lenten season opens to-day with
Ash Wednesday. Appropriate services
will be held at all of the Episcopal and
Catholic churches of the city.
The regulations for the season of repen
tance, fasting, prayer, self-examination,
retirement and self-denial have been is
sued by the Bishop to the Catholic
churches and announcements of how they
should deport themselves during the sea
son have been made to their congregations
by the rectors of each of the Episcopal
churches.
Morning prayer, penitential office and
the address will be had this morning at
11 o’clock at SI. John's, the rector. Rev.
Charles H. Strong, officiating. At St.
Paul’s and Christ Church similar services
will be held at the same hour. At the
former church holy communion will be
celebrated at 7 o'clock. At St. John’s eve
ning prayer will be had at 5 o'clock. The
rectors of St. Paul’s and Christ Church,
Rev. J. L. Scully and Rev. Robb \Vhite!
respectively, will officiate in the conduct
of the services.
Masses wiii t>e had for the congregation
of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
at 6:30, 7 and 8 o'clock. At the first mass
the ashes will be blessed and distributed
at that and the following masses. The
services will be held at St. Vincent's
chapel.
Ash Wednesday is so called because it
was an ancient custom to bless ashes and
piace it upon the head as a sign of peni
tence. The priest, as he made the sign of
the cross on the brow of each one said:
"Remember O man, that thou art dust,
and unto dust shalt thou return,”
ON A TRIP TO WEST INDIES,
Tlie Van IlenKKelavr* Family’*
Yachting Parly lo St Thoma*.
A party of the Van Rensseiaers of New
York and Philadelphia arrived here yes
terday morning by the vestibule tra n of
the Plant system from 'the north. The
private Pullman car *‘£>avy Crockett”
brought in the party, which was comprised
of some six or seven members.
From tlie train the baggage of the parly
was transferred to Ihe steam yacht of the
Van Rensseiaers, the May, which had
been lying for several days at the foot of
Lincoln street, awaiting the coming of the
party. The wealthy scions of one of the
oldest of the Dutch families of New York
spent the midday in driving about the city.
The yacht, with the party aboard, steamed
down the river about 4 O’clock for a trip
to the West Indies.
School* Were Cloneil,
A holiday In honor of George Washing
ton was enjoyed yesterday by all of the
teachers and pupils of the public schools.
M ALT-NUTRINE
—the Food Drink. Presctrbed by the best
physicians as the most helpfultonic ob
tainable. Malt-Nurtlne Ls prepared by
the famous Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Ass'n. which fact guarantees the purity,
excellence und merit claimed for it,—ad.
flOTft
&AKINO
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
FLOGGED HIS LANDLADY.
Justice Nathan*' Washington Birth
day Court.
Justice Nathans was busy dispensing
the law to offenders yesterday and did
quite a rushing business in view of the
holiday.
Barlow Wiggins, colored, was charged
with assault by Hattie Miller, who lives
at No. 416 Wilson street. The woman runs
a boarding house and Wiggins is number
ed with the fold who munch there. A mis
understanding arose, which was not aired
in court, as the result of which he gave
the boarding mistress a flogging. A war
rant was obtained by her, and, on inves
tigation, the justice sent Wiggins to jail
to await the City Court.
The same offense was charged against
John Harris, colored, and he, too, was
sent to jail. Mincy Richards, of No. 110
Lumber street, was the prosecutrix, and
claimed that he was generally abusive to
her. This is not Harris’ first bow to the
legal solons, however, as Recorder Hai
tridge sent him up the other day for lar
ceny.
James Edwards, colored, was also
among the unfortunates, the same charges
being preferred against him by Lizzie
Duce, No. 692 McDonough street, east.
Ophelin Gridiron, colored, who holds
luck responsible for his name, chargee.
Lizzie Maxwell wilh stealing a coat from
him at his home in Perry street lane. She
was bound to the City Court, and in de
fault of bond was committed to jail.
LOC AL PERSONAL.
Mr. J. E. Powell of Modoc is in the city.
Among the visitors in the city is Mr.
R. K. White of_ Daisy.
Mr. J. B. Newton of Daisy spent yester
day in the city, a guest of the Planters’
Hotel.
Mr. J. A. Bryan of Brunswick was
among the arrivals at the Screven House
yesterday.
Mr. H. J. Bruton of Balnbridge was
among the visitors who spent yesterday
in the city.
Mr. Cornelius F. Moses returned to the
city yesterday after a trip of several days
to New York.
Registered at the Planters' Hotel yester
day was Mr. W. L. Haynie, who came up
from Brunswick.
Mr. D. J. Morrison left yesterday for
New York via the Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad.
Among the arrivals at the Pulaski yes
terday was Mr. Frank S. Hoag, who came
over from Florence, S. C.
Among the guests stopping at the
Screven House is Mr. J. R. Bostick, who
came over yesterday from Ridgeland.
Among the guests registered yesterday
at the Planters’ Hole! was Mr. W. 9.
Dunbar, who came over from Americus.
The many friends of Mr. George Melton
will regret to learn that he was taken
suddenly ill yesterday morning. Mr. Mel
ton was with several friends at the
Guards’ Club, intending to go out with
the battalion to target practice. Almost
without warning he was taken very ill. A
physician was summoned and Mr. Melton
was taken to his home. Many friends
trust that he will soon recover.
CITY BREVITIES.
A fair, successfully held by Misses Lu
cille Ambrose, Mary Crohan and Marie
McMahon, closed last night. A doll was
awarded to Miss Veronic Elliott, a pair of
vases 10 Angela Goette, tea set to M. Ma
kin, tea set to R. Goette, perfumery to J.
McGillicuddy, cup and saucer to Mrs. Aid
worth, and mats to Miss Reid.
Taken in by the Police.
Fred and Henry Vernon were arrested
by Policeman t'mbach yesterday as sus
picious characters. There is no evidence
of a material nature against them, bur
the officer hail his suspicions and desired
proof that they were not well founded.
Policeman Umbach picked up Henry
Bryan yesterday for vagrancy. The fellow
has been around the city some time with
out any visible means of support.
America's greatest medicine is Hood's
Sarsaparilla, which cures when all other
preparations fail to do any good what
ever.—ad.
Well* Square Being; Improved.
rublic Works Commissioner Wlllink has
just completed the curbing of Wells
square. It is understood that the park
and tree commission will take up the work
of grading the square, laying out walks,
planting shrubbery and cultivating grass
plats. This information will be gratify
ing to the large and increasing number of
residents on Eighth and Ninth streets,west
of Montgomery, where the park is lo
cated. This section is growing in favor
because the land is high and healthy, and
the lots are sold on suh easy terAis, that
any one can secure one for a home. A
few of these lots will be sold at the court
house nVxt Tuesday, March 1, by C. H.
Dorsett, the auctioneer.—ad.
The De Lossy-Holden Champagne is for
sale on board all the European steamers,
on board the Savannah line; at the ele
gant De Soto Hotel, Savannah, Ga„ and
at the Holland House, New York; u.r.ind
Hotel, New* York; Gilsey House, New
York; Union Restaurant Cos., New' York;
Hotel Eendome, New York; Stuart's Ho
tel, N<?W York; all of Shanley's Restau
rants, New York; Morton House, New
York; Cafe Martin, New York; Hollywood
Hotel, Long Branch; Prospect House,
Bay Shore, L. I.; Grand Union Hotel
Saratoga Springs. The elegant de Lossy-
Holden Champagne is for sale by Lipp
mon Bros., Lippman's Block, Savannah
Ga.—ad.
lor Filly Vi nr*
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrop has been
used for children teething. It soothes the
chiid, softens the gums, allays ail pain,
cures wind colic, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-five cents a bot
tle —ad.
D. It. THOMAS & SON
M 119 M Per 100
Telephone 08, Office 10 Hay, K.
THIS
WEEKS
SPECIALS.
No. I—A very line Steinway.
No. 2—Weber Grand.
No. 3—Mathusbek Grand.
No. 4—Mason & Hamlin.
No. s—Chickerings—Chickering Grand.
If you have need of a very
choice instrument it will pay you
to call and investigate.
We don't mention prices in this
advertisement for they are made
so very low that the increduous
might think instruments offer
ed so low in price may not be of
very much account. If you are
of that opinion just reserve your
decision until after seeing and
hearing them and then prepare
for a genuine surprise as to
prices. They cannot be dupli
cated, so don’t delay coming.
W T e still handle the old reliable
STEINWAY
MATHUSHEK
STERLING AND
HUNTINGTON
and at factory prices.
Sheet Music Half Pries,
HIDDEN & BATES.
Ladies’
Spring
Waists
DEIJGHT THE EYE.
FIT THE FORM.
FAIRY FABRICS.
FASHION’S FANCIES.
—and—
TAILOR MADE
You may inspect them with pleasure and
profit.
THESE DAYS
YOU NEED
A GAS HEATER.
It will pay its cost many
times in your comfort, your
health, your convenience.
The Gas Heater is always
ready. It requires no prepara
tion. Can be moved from room
to room. Is' a thorough heater
right from the start.
Try one. You will he de
lighted. $2.75 and up, ready to
light.
ill m uc:tt coral
7 and 9 Congress street, west.
•<^ti" s'''' - *
THE THIEF WHO STOLE A HOT
STOVE found it loaded with our free
burning coal, which, like MONTEVALLO,
makes things red hot.
T. F. JOHNSON & CO.,
TELEPHONE 500.
COAL.
Best quality. Promptly
delivered.
Anthracite ... .$5.50 per toil
Domestic Lump 5.00 per ton
Phone 507. Office 14 Bull st.
BOND, HARRISON & CO.
IF YOU WANT GOOD MATERIAL
and work, order your lithographed and
printed stationery and blank books from
Morning New*. Savannah. Ga.