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DEVEAUX BACK IN SAVANNAH.
IS HEADY TO TAKE CHARGE (11'
THE CISTOM HOUSE.
tils Commiuion F.xpeeted From
Washington N\ ithln the Next Ten
Day*—The Nexx Collector Sny* 111*
Application \\ n* lli*rl Upon Merit
Only—TltU anil III* standing a*
Heptililienn Secure*! Him til** Place,
He Sa>a— Ha* Served Twenty Year*
In tle Government Custom* Serv
ice, Sixteen nt Satnnnah anti Four
nt Hr 11 nstyleU.
Col. John H. Deveaiix. who hits receiv
e<l the apnp*niment as collector of customs
at Savefinah for the next four years, ar
rived yesterday morning from Washington,
where he has been for the last ten weeks
or more. He has not yet received his com
mission, and docs not expect It for several
days, as he estimates that between five
and ten days will be required for the com
mission to pass through the usual course
and receive the necessary signatures, in
cluding those of the President and the Sec
ret arv of the Treasury before being for
warded to Savannah.
“I was confident from the first of my ap
pointment,” he said last night. “I relied
on my standing as a Republican and n.y
past record. I had the indorsement of
practically the entire Republican organiza
tion in Georgia for ihe lirst, and for the
Eecond, I had the indorsement of promi
nent business men here and throughout
the state. In my application I made no
reference to political service*, but asked
for the appointment on the score of merit
alone, as shown by my record in office,
for which I had ample evidence. I had no
' assurance from Mr. McKinley or Mr. Han
na when I made my application, but I felt
confident, nevertheless, that I would secure
the appointment. Mr. Hanna is an organ
ization man, and favors those who are
preferred by the party organization.
“I expected some opposition from Savan
nah, of course,” said Col. Deveaux. “I do
not think, however, thut the business men
■who protested so sirongly against my ap
pointment could have lieen familiar with
my past record. I am a native of Savan
nah. For that matter, my family has
been here for five generations. I first en
tered the customs service in 1870 as a clerk
of the lowest grade. I progressed lo the
position of clerk of the third grade, or cor
respondence clerk, and afterwards served
as auditor for two terms under Collectors
Atkins-and Johnson. I went out in 1886
during Mr. Cleveland's administration,
after a continuous service of sixteen
years. During the yellow fever epidemic
of 1876 the collector was authorized to give
leaves of absence to all of the employes
desiring them. Of the thirty employes of
the custom house nli took advantage of
this with (he exception of, the collector
and six others, of w hom I was one. Three
of these six employes died of the fever.
Collector James Atkins and two others
were stricken with the fever at the same
time, and X was ieft alone as the only
employe of the customs service on duty in
Savannalk 1 discharged all the duties
of the office as collector and custodian of
the building for some time. On the day
that Collector Atkins and the present dep
uty collector, Mr. J. Paul Johnson, who
was then a clerk in the service, reported
for duty I was stricken with the fever.
In 1889 I was appointed collector of the
port of Brunswick by President Garrison,
over the opposition of the people of Rruns
wick, who feared my appointment would
injure the business of the port. Instead
of this being the case the commerce of
the port steadily increased during my
term of office, until the yellow fever epi
demic there in 1893. At that time I was
appointed by Secretary Carlisle of Mr.
Cleveland’s cabinet the special disbursing
agent for the fund provided by the gov
ernment for preventing the spread of epi
demic diseases, being required to give a
SIO,OOO bond. During the epidemic I dl*
bursed in the neighborhood of $lO,<XX> for
the pay of nurses, the hire of guards and
for other purposes. The money was dis
bursed to the entire satisfaction of the
government and the people of Brunswick.
When I left Brunswick I received a writ
ten testimonial to my character and the
efficiency with wiiich I had discharged my
duties signed by every business man and
the leading citizens of Brunswick general
ly. Including the city and county officials.
This testimony was of value, of course, as
evidence of my fitness for the colleetorshlp
at Savannah.”
”1 apprehend no trouble whatever,” said
Col. Deveaux, in answer to a question.
“I have sufficient confidence in the jieol
pie of Savannah to believe that I will be
allowed to discharge my duties without
interference of any kind. I shall endeavor
to upbuild and advance the interests of the
port, and to Increase its commerce so far
as is possible for me to do as collector.”
The collector is required to give n bond
of $3#.000. "I thought the bond was SOO,-
000," Col. Deveaux said, "and arranged for
that amount before going to Washington.
1 hart not the slightest trouble to do that.”
Judson Ljons, who came very near be
ing postmaster at Augusta, accompanied
Col. Deveaux from Washington.
Lyons will undoubtedly be appointed to
some good position In a very few days,”
said Col. Deveaux. "What it will lie, nei
ther he nor I know, but I am certain that
he will be given a good appointment. Ly
ons is the most unselfish man in politics
that I know of. His entire time has been
devoted to looking after his friends.”
MRS. BRUN NEll’S RETI II \ ROME.
She Left Havana on Account of the
Excitement There.
Mrs. W. F. Brunner arrived in Savan
nah last night from Havana, and is stop
ping at Barnard and Maeoa streets. She
left Havana on very short notice, having
only two hours in which to make prepa
rations and reach the vessel on which she
called.
On account of the fatigue or the jour
ney, Mrs. Brunner could not be seen con
cerning her trip. She said briefly to
friends that excitement was very high in
Havana when she left, and that Dr Brun
ner deemed It best for her and children
to go.
Mrs. Brunner has declined to talk
on the conditions in Havana, and refused
to be Interviewed at Key West. Slie is re
ported to have said there are very few
American ladies in Havana, all having
left since the prospect of disturbances
arose. The wives of two of the surgeons
In the marine hospital service are reported
to be the only American ladies now there.
Death of Mrs. M. A. < aniph^ji.
Mrs. M. A. Campbell died at her resi
dence on Ninth street yesterday morning
A few weeks ago she had the misfortune
to break a bone In falling on Brough ion
street, and on account of her age, her sys
tem was unable to recover from the
shock. Mrs. Campbell was of a South
Carolina family, but has resided in Sa
vannah for about thwiy years. She leaves
two daughters. Her funeral will (age
r’- Tom St. i’aui’s Church at 3:3U o’clock
to-da >j,
TO IIE PAVED BY MAY 1.
Drayton Street** Alcnllrn* Asphalt
I"n venicnt.
General Manager Arlhur B. Shreve of
Ihe Southern Asphalt Paving Company of
Baltimore is expected In the city to-day
for the purpose of signing the contract
with me city for the paving of Drayton
street with Alcatraz asphalt.
The contract Is being prepared by City
Attorney Adams. The contract will be
similar to those made with the Warren-
Scharf Asphalt Company for the several
pieces of paving work done by it in Sa
vannah. A bond will be given for main
tenance similar to that now in force with
tile Warren-Scharf Company for Ogle
thorpe avenue and otlier streets.
This will lie the first use of Alcatraz
asphalt in Savannah. (Heretofore Trinidad
lake asphalt has been the standard. It
was necessary, before ihe bid of the Bal
timore company would lie considered by
Council, for the company to produce evi
dence, showing the results of its use else
where. This was done by means of sworn
affidavits from city engineers and other
officials of Baltimore, New York, Brook
lyn, Philadelphia, Utica, N. Y., Omaha,
Santa Clara and L Angeles, Cal., and
other cities, stating the amount of tills
asphalt in use in those respective cities,
when laid and the results. Without excep
tion these affidavits testified to the satis
factory character of the Alcatraz asphalt
paving, stating In several instances that
it wus considered equal, if not superior,
to the Trinidad lake asphalt, and alsa that
the pavements had shown comparatively
little wear.
Tide evidence, together with the fact
that the Baltimore company had made a
lower bid than the Warren-Scharf Com
pany, decided the Council in favor of the
former company. The bid of the Warren-
Scharf Company was $3.04 per square yard
and that of the Southern Asphalt Paving
Company $1.91. The Warren-Scharf Com
pany reduced its bid to $1.91 by offering
to allow 13c per square yard for the cob
ble stones now on Drayton street. This
was met by the Southern with an offer of
10 cents per square yard for the cobbles,
thus reducing its bid to sl.Bl. This will
be the cheapest asphalt paving ever se
cured by the city.
The Warren-Scharf Asphalt Company
has heretofore had a practical
monopoly of the asphalt pav
ing field in Savannah. The city
fathers are very well pleased to have a
competitor enter the field, though their
dealings with the Warren-Scharf Com
pany have always teen fairly satisfac
tory.
The paving of Drayton street will not
only give general satisfaction, to people
living upon that street, but is certain to
make lhat street even more of a thorough
fare than at present. All the traffic front
the southern and southeastern sections of
the city will seek that street as the direct
route to the business section. Much of
the travel which now makes use of Bull
street will be likely to lake Drayton street,
thus avoiding the circuitous route around
the squares. The street is likely to pre
sent a continuous succession of vehicles.
Including bicycles, when the pavement is
completed. The work Is to be completed
by May 1.
BURGLARIES IS COLLINSVILLE.
Messer*. Snedrker'* and Barges*'
House* Raided by Robber*.
Burglars are infesting Collinsville, and
while close vigilance Is kept they have not
yet been caught.
Mr. C. V. Snedeker’s house, at Ott and
New Houston streets, and Mr. J. E. Bur
gess’ house, at Duffy and Ott streets, were
both entered Monday night, and valuables
taken. The thief made his way into the
houses by using a crow-bar to pry up the
windows. He then went through the bed
rooms where the family were sleeping,and
stole the things from their clothing.
Mr. Snedeker was lucky in losing bt sls,
all he had in Ills pockets. Beside this
amount. Mr. Snedeker had $l5O during the
afternoon, but placed it with someone be
fore going home. Other things might have
lieen taken, he thinks, but for the fact
his mother was 111, and her coughing is
supposed to have frightened Ihe thief
away.
Mr. Burgess was not so lucky. His loss
was something over $l5O, including a gold
watch and chain valued at that amount,
and also $5. The thief used the same meth
ods as at Mr. Snedekers In prying open the
window with some instrument, and then
going to the upper floors. There is little
question that the same burglar entered
both houses, and the people in that section
are much exercised over the matter.
Both robberies have been reported to the
police. Whether the thief is a new-eomer.or
an old timer, is not, of course, known.
AVILL SIGN COUNTY DEEDS.
Air. J. n. Sit ussy, Jr., Selected to Act
for the Comity Commissioner*.
The County Commissioners held a brief
meeting yesterday morning for the purpose
of appointing a commissioner to sign deeds
to property to be transferred from the
county to other parties.
The commissioners conferred the ap
pointment on Mr. J. R. Saussy, Jr., who is
empowered to sign such deeds of transfer.
This action was made necessary by the
fact that the county has considerable prop
erty in its possession which was bought
in at a tax sale, deeds to which were giv
en the county by the sheriff. Some of the
parties owning this property want to re
deem it, and under the law, when such re
demption takes place, the deed to the orig
inal owner by the county .roust be made
by a duiy appointed commissioner for that
purpose.
CHANCELLOR HOGGS HERE.
Paying Visit to tlie Industrial
College.
Chancellor Wm. E. Boggs of the state
university was in the city yesterday on his
monthly visit to the Georgia State Indus
trial College for colored youths, just the
other side of Thunderbolt. Chancellor
Boggs found the affairs of the colored col
lege in excellent shape, and his visit prov
ed a very satisfactory one. The State Uni
versity at Athens, he says, is making ex
cellent progress, and good work is being
accomplished.
If You AA 1 Mil to Feel Well
You must fortify your system against the
attacks of disease. Your blood must be kept
pure, your stomach and digestive organs
in order, your appetite good. Hood's Sar
saparilla is the medicine to build you up,
purify and enrich your blood and give joti
strength. It creates u n appetite and gives
digestive power.
Hood's Pills are the favorite family ca
thartic, easy to take, easy to operate.—ad.
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 26. 1898.
BY THE MILLEN PYTHIANS.
CHARGES W ERE PREFERRED
AGAINST GRAND CHANCELLOR.
They Wanted a Deputy to Install
Their Oftleers, amt They Say the
Grand dinneellor Failed to Ap
point—The Only Charge Against
Him Neglect of Duty lu That He
Failed to Attend to Hi* Corre
spondence—He Will Re Here Sun
day to Confer With Member* of the
Order—Possibility of n Settlement.
Hon. Charles R. Warren, grand chancel
lor of (he Knights of Pythias of Georgia,
will arrive in Savannah to-morrow for the
purpose of conferring with officers of the
order and his friends here with regard to
the charges which have been preferred
against him.
Grand Chancellor Warren has not yet
been officially notified of the charges and
will not be until a lime and p'.ace are set
for the hearing by the usual tribunal,
when he will be summoned to apjiear and
a copy of the official charges will be fur
nished him. The tribunal will consist of
seven officers of the Grand Lodge, and a
conviction requires five of these. The
time and place of the hearing. If there
should be one, will be fixed by Grand Vice
Chancellor W. E. Algee o( Fitzgerald, who
is now acting grand chancellor, and who
has full power in this mailer, as well as
all others in connection with the head of
the lodge.
The story of how the charges of neglect
of duty came to be brought against the
grand chancellor, which lias not yet been
told, is an interesting one. The charges,
It may be stated, consist of nothing more
than allegations of neglect of duty, or, in
other words, a failure to attend to his cor
respondence.
Ever 6ince the election in Savannah last
May of Mr. Warren to the position of
grand chancellor, there has been consider
able complaint about his failure to attend
to his official correspondence, and to take
the usual necessary action with reference
to matters which were of importance to
the lodges. These complaints, it is said,
were heard not from one, but from several
lodges, which considered they were slight
ed in this way.
It remained, however, for Millen Lodge
No. 50, to bring the charges against the
grand chancellor. The Millen Lodge, at the
usual lime, elected new officers for the
current year, but the lodge was without
a deputy, and without that functionary it
could not install its new officers. Without
the installation of Its new officers it could
not receive the new semi-annual password.
The old officers who held over became
somewhat careless and inattentive, ii Is
said, and the situation in general was un
satisfactory.
In order to get its new officers Installed
at the proper time the Milien Lodge named
one of Its members as a deputy, and sent
a request to the grand chancellor to make
the appointment. The grand chancellor,
it is said, pal'd no attention to the com
munication, and the appointment was not
made. Thus Ihe matter went on from
week to weeft, until six weeks had passed!
when the Milien Knights could stand it no
longer. They then preferred charges of
neglect of duty against the grand chan
cellor, which charges were placed in the
hands of grand keeper of seals and re
cords.
Mr. Warren, who is solicitor general of
his circuit, has been greatly Interested In
the political situation, it Is said, and for
some time had rooms in the Kimball
House in Atlanta, while his Knights of
Pythias mail was being addressed to him
nt Hawkinsville. The mail remained nt
Hawkinsville, and it is claimed was unat
tended to. tin one occasion one of the
grand officers went to Atlanta to see him.
lie had previously asked that all of Mr.
Warren’s mail be shipped by express from
Hawkinsville to his Atlanta address,
which was done. He urged the grand
chancellor to attend to it at that time, but
it appears in 6|>ite of this it was neglected,
hence the complaints grew in number and
increased in importance.
Nothing more was heard of the matter,
however, until the Millen Lodge came for
ward with its complaint and went to the
extent of preferring charges. What these
charges will amount to remains to be seen.
There is a possibility of their being settled
and never going before the judicial trib
unal of the order. It is impossible to state
now whetßer this course will be taken, or
whether the tribunal will be called to
gether and asked to pass upon the ease.
A well-known member of the order
thought it possible that there would be a
settlement of the charges, though he did
not state in what way it might be brought
about. The matter is almost altogether in
the hands of Grand Vice Chancellor W. E.
Algee. who is expected to take action with
in a short time.
STRAWBERRIES IN MARKET.
Only n Fen- Boxes Have Been lle
eeived So Far.
The strawberry crop is reaching the
Savannah market and the demand is quite
equal lo the supply. There are sm'all
quantities grown on truck farms around
the city, but the crop proper comes from
Florida.
Local dealers expect prices to soon fall
sufficiently lo create n larger demand. Up
to the present, however, me shipments
have not reached a thousand quart boxes,
though they will likely do so before next
week is over. The quality is not with
out defect, as is the general condition of
the early crop. There are faulty spots
on the berries and they have a green ap
pearance around the stem. The ship
ments thus far are from Callowatt and
Kathleen, Fla.
Strawberries will be most plentiful
about the middle of April, by which time
it is thought one of the most bountiful
crops for years will be on the market,
OBJECTED TO AS UNSAFE.
Mr. Morrison Will Submit the Plans
of Ills iloiiNc* I*o Council.
There will be a special meeting of Coun
cil at noon to-day to consider a petition
from Mr. D. J, Morrison in reference to
the action of the fire chief in ordering
work discontinued on buildings now being
erected by Mr. Morrison at Bolton and
Whitaker streets. Tile fire chief has ob
jected to the manner of the construction
of (he buildings, on the ground that it is
unsafe.
DR. KEN AN SI STAINED.
Charges Against Him Dismissed by
Sanitary Board.
The san 11 ary board met yesterday after
noon and investigated charges against Dr.
R. S. Kenan, one of the city physicians.
The charge i understood to have bean
that of giving a prescription on the city
dispensary lo a patient who was able to
pay for the same. Dr. Kenan made a satis
factory explanation, and the charge was
dismissed.
DRUMMERS TO CHOOSE OFFICERS.
President I.ovenarein of tlie Sax-nn
nili Fust to He Re-elected.
A meeting of the Travelers Protective
Association will be held at the Screven
House to-day to elect officers for the en
suing year and also to elect delegates to
the state convention here in April. Sev
eral visitors will be present from Atlanta
and elsewhere 10 discuss the question of
changing the dates on which it is pro
posed to hold the convention.
With reference to the election of officers
of the local post, there is a strong sen
timent favoring the re-election' of Presi
dent Joseph Lovcnstein. He has been an
assiduous worker since he was honored
with the position and gave much of his
time to the duties required of him. Mr.
lovenstein is popular with the members
of the post and they express the opinion
that he will be unanimously re-elected. He
stated in regard to the matter, however,
that If his name Is presented to, the
post he will decline re-election for the
reason he has not the time to devote to
the office. Mr. Lovenstein is familiar
with the work, however, and unless he
emphatically refuses to serve again, it is
likely he will succeed himself. Satisfac
tion is also expressed as to the other of
ficers.
During the day Mr. Lovenstein, Mr.
Duvalle Sternberger and Mr. Max Krauss,
vice president of the annotation, were bus
ily engaged soliciting subscriptions from
the merchants for the purpose of aiding
in the entertainment to be given delegates
to the convention. The business men ful
ly realize the importance of contribut
ing to such a cause and are giving the
committee much enrouragement. The lo
cal post is especially desirous of enter
taining the delegates in such a manner
as will not discredit the business men’s
hospitality. They may continue their so
liciting for tp short time to-day.
TO LOOK INTO THE CONKLIN FIRE.
Fire Commission Ordered to Inventl
gnte It—A Gift for the Firemen.
The Fire Commission met yesterday for
the purpose of taking up the unfinished
business of a previous meeting.
A request was received from a commit
tee of insurance men asking that the com
mission investigate the recent fire in the
Conklin building, and ascertain just how it
was communicated from the Teeple build
ing after it was thought the fire was out
there. The manner in which the fire start
ed In the Conklin building lias been a mys
tery for the reason it was thought the Tee
ple blaze was entirely extinguished at the
time. The investigation is not with a view
to implicating any one, but simply to get
at the facts.
A certified check was received from the
Southern Cotton Oil Company
a reward to the firemen for their services
in saving the company’s property recent
ly. The property is located on the Bay
street extension, and is outside the cor
porate limits. A Complimentary letter ac
companied the check, and the gift was a
source of considerable pleasure to the fire
men. The rules are that firemen cannot
receive gifts, ill that manner, however,
and for this reason the amount was ac
cepted to be appropriated to the benevolent
fund of the Order of American Firemen.
In this way there was no infrlngment of
regulations, and the gift will be acknowl
edged with thanks.
Among the other matters taken up by
the Commission was the election of \V. A.
Hancock as a cadet in the department. He
19 in what firelraen t£hm the second grade.
POLICE DOING ENTR Y DUTY.
Twelve Hoar AYatehe* Instead of
Eight on Account of Fire*.
There has been an all-round shift in the
police department recently by which the
force is now doing twelve hours duty in
stead of eight hours as formerly.
This was done on account of the number
of recent 'fires which Were thought to be
Incend’ary. It was considered best by the
Police Commission to give all possible pro
tection to property and especially at night.
With a view to this the twelve-hour
watch was instituted and at present there
are about three times as many men on the
streets at night as there are during the
day. By this means greater protection is
afforded. There are some localities very
carefully patroled, among them being the
southern section.
For a while there were several extra men
on the police force and they were only re
moved a short time ago. They were on
night duty and served until it was appar
ent there was no further use for their ser
vices.
The change is quite an increase in the
work expected from the police, but it may
not last much longer. When the commis
sion sees there is no continuation of fires,
it Is said the old eight-hour watch will be
restored.
ODD FELLOWS AT THE BAT.
Cadet* Military Team to Play Golden
Rnle Lodge.
The Savannah Cadets and Golden Rule
Lodge of Odd Fellows will cross hats at
indoor ball in the Odd Fellows' hay to
night. It will be the first game since the
organization of the lodge ball teams.
ffo say that the game will be entertain
ing cannot lie substantiated with stronger
evidence than the fact that Mr. Adolphus
N. Manucf, the warm member of the
Golden Rule team, will appear in the
match 111 ‘‘bloomers,’' It is said Mr.
Manucy has been devoting much time to
practice and on one or two occasions has
made hits which threatened the safety
of those in the building. He takes an es
pecial delight in the game, as do scores
of his fellows, and has developed into a
crack batter. What seems to be one of
the points in learning the game is hard
knocking, and Mr. Manucy has thoroughly
acquired tile advantage.
The first game of the Odd Fellows
league will be at ihe hull next Friday be
tween Haupt Lodge and Golden Rule
Lodge.
C. L. A.'S WON THIS TIME.
Detente*! Ihe Cadet* ly a Score of
7 to .
The game of indoor base ball between
Ihe teams of the C. L. A. nnd the Cadets
at the Y. i.M. C. A. hull last night tv.*-* a
victory for the C.' L. A. by a score of 7 to 6.
There was a very small crowd present,
and whether from this or some other cause
the game was slow and uninteresting, de
spite the closeness of the score.
The game was played for the benefit of
the rebuilding fund of the Cathedral, and
it is to be regretted that it was not more
of a success. The small attendance was
probably due to the many previous games
of the week and other causes. It will
probably be repeated later in the season
No safer Remedy can be had lor Coughs
and Colds, or any trouble of the Throat
than "Brown’s Bronchial Troches." Brice
cents. Sold only in boxes.—ud.
BROUGHT TO AN ABRUPT END.
MISTRIAL DECLARED IN THE CASE
OF KEAN VS. M'ALrtN.
Some Amendment* to the Petition
Allowed, nnd tlie Defense Claimed
Time to Answer nnd Demur—U. F.
Nelson, Charged With Complicity
in the Murder of Edward Foster,
Relea*e*l on a Bond—Grand
nnd Traverse Juries Druwn for the
United State* Court.
Tho trial of the suit of John Kean and
others against Henry McAlpin, involving
the title to a wharf lot just east of Lin
coln street, which has been in progress in
the Superior Court for the last two days,
came to an untimely end yesterday, a mis
trial being declared and the case being
continued for the term.
When the attorneys for the plaintiffs
had introduced all of their testimony, Mr.
J. R. Saussy,who,with Mr. U. H. McLaws,
represents them, moved to amend the de
claration, and the amendments were of
fered. Maj. P. W. Meldrim for the defense
objected, bat Judge Falligant sustained
them, and allowed them to go in.
One of these amendments stated simply
that the title to the property existed in
the plaintiffs severally as well as jointly,
while the other named the particular plain
tiffs who were each alleged to be entitled
to one-third of it.
Maj. Meldrim then claimed that new is
sues were raised in the ease, and that the
defense had had no time to prepare to meet
these issues by answer and demurrer, Mr.
Saussy held, however, that the issues re
mained the same, new parties simply being
added, and insisted that the qase was
ready for trial. Judge Falligant sustained
Maj. Meldrim in this point, and a mistrial
was declared by the withdrawal of a.ju
ror. An order was taken thereupon con
tinuing the case for the term, and giving
the defense until March 7 to file its answer
and demurrer to the .amendments to the
declaration.
B. F. Nelson, who was arrested last
Tuesday, charged, in connection with oth
ers, with the murder of Edward Foster,
near Pooler last week, applied to Judge
Falligant yesterday for his release on
bond. Nelson claimed he had no connec
tion whatever with the killing, stating only
.that he was a peacemaker between the
parties. Judge Falligant directed that he
be released upon bond in the Bum of SSOO,
which was given. He was represented by
Mr. W. P. Laßoche.
John Malloy announced himself as desir
ous of becoming an American citizen and
qualifying to meet the Spaniards when the
occasion presents itself. He was formerly
a subject of the Queen of Great Britain
and Ireland, and was granted citizenship
papers by Judge Falligant.
A bill of exceptions was filed In the case
of B. F. Ulmer, plaintiff in error, against
T. D. Fitzgerald, defendant in error, and
the case sent to the Supreme Court. This
was the case in which Ulmer plead minor
ity in a mortgage foreclosure, but the jury
decided against him.
Eight wandering Weary Willies were
given their freedom by Judge Norwood
yesterday. They were vagrants picked up
In all parts of the city and turned over
to the City Court by the recorder. They
all promised to leave Savannah and wan
der hero no more, whereupon they were
given their liberty, and told to shake the
Savannah dust at the earliest possible mo
ment. William Pokling, the ninth of the
lot, was more unlucky, and was sentenced
to pay a fine of $lO or spend three months
on the chain-gang.
'M. S. Stevens, charged with carrying a
concealed weapon, was sentenced to pay a
fine of $25 or spend six months on the
chain-gang. D. Jackson was found guilty
of larceny from the house and sentenced
to pay a fine of $25 or spend twelve montns
on the chain-gang. Alice Washington was
given a similar sentence for a similar
crime.
Judge Norwood granted anew trial in
the City Court yesterday in the case of A.
J. Aylesworth against H. A. Crane, execu
tor of the will of Mary A. Williams.
Judge Norwood has overruled the demur
rer by the defendant in the case of Anne
E. Strobhar against the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railroad, damages for the
death of her husband, and an appeal has
been taken to the Supreme Court.
In the Court of Ordinary yesterday Hen
rietta Moehrke, widow of Charles Moehrke,
filed an application for a year’s support
for herself and minor children. An order
for a hearing was granted.
Deputy Marshal Charles J, White was
busy all day yesterday serving the grand,
and petit jurors of the United States’
Court, which will convene Tuesday, March
I. The different juries in the court will
be chosen from the following names drawn
from the jury’ boxes:
Grand Jury to meet Thursday, March 3
Joseph P. Tomlinson, Dupont, Clinch
county; George P. Jones, Guyton, Effing
ham county; James F. Le.wis, Savannah,
Chatham county; J. W. Simmons, Dupont,
Clinch county; James Bell, Whigham, De
catur county;, George B. Lewis, colored,
Chatham county; C. H. Hughes, Dupont,
Clinch county; Frank H. Morse, Savannah,
Chatham county; John H. Deveaux, color
ed. Savannah, Chatham county; S. J. War
ren, Brinson, Decatur county; Henry H.
Hull, Savannah, Chatham county; John
T. Evans, Savannah, Chatham county; G.
M. Archer, Waycross, ware county; prank
B. Bevill, Savannah, Chatham county;
Norman G. Hendry, Valdosta, Lowndes
county; Wm. M. Bohan, Savannah, Chat
ham county; Robert H. Hernandez, color
ed, Savannah, Chatham county; William
L. Grayson. Savannah, Chatham county;
W. W. McCully, Waycross, Ware county;
James 1,. Briggs, Valdosta, Lowndes
county; George W. Taylor, Blaokshear,
Pierce county; Wm. H. Adams, Savannah,
Chatham county; A. Gordon Cassells, Sa
vannah, Chatham counly; W. M. Austin,
Jesup, Wayne county; C. L. Funderbunk,
Brinson, Decatur county; A. S. Pearson,
Avant, Pierce county; W. H. Brown, Brin
son, Decatur county: Joseph E. Joiner,
Jesup, Wayne county; John S. Flem
ing, Walthourville, Liberty county.
Traverse Jury, District Court—Daniel C.
Newton, Savannah, Chatham county;
John F. I.a Far, Savannah, Chatham
county; G. B. Tru’.ock, Whigham, Deca
tur county; William F. Train, Snvannah,
Chatham county; William C. Workman,
Savannah, Chatham- county; Joseph Hull,
Savannah, Chatham county; Walter and!
Thomas, Savannah, Chatham county; XV.
R, Causey, Jesup, Wayne county; Thomas
J. Holt, Savannah, Chatham county;
James Brown, Blackshear, Pierce county-
Clinton D. Groover, Quitman, Brooks
county; S. C. Allen, Statesboro, Bulloch
county; T. W; Faircloth, Sofkee, Decatur
county; Walter T. Lane, Valdosta
Lowndes county: Harry S. Dreese. Savan
nah. Chatham county; J. H. Davidson
Thomasvillc, Thomas county; F. c. Owens.
Waycross, Ware county; Andrew TANARUS, Kell
ly, Savannah, Chatham county; P g
Brinson, Iron City, Decatur county.
Traverse Jury, Circuit Court— D. L. Kel
ler, Brunswick, Giynu county; E. H.
Q’Cpunor, Savannah, Chatham county; B.
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POWDER
Absolutely Pure
D. Fudge, Thomasville, Thomas- county;
P. B. Goebel, Savannah, Chatham county;
John W. Huger, Savannah, Chatham coun
ty; W. H. Bradley, Waycross, Ware
county; James L. Chapman, Johnson’s
Siation, Liberty county; Edward T.
Charlton, Savannah, Chatham county; J.
G. Brannen, Statesboro, Bulloch county;
George D. Footman, Savannah, Chatham
County; John Riley, Savannah, Chatham
county; Williamson T. -Brewer, Tusculum,
Effingham county; C. B. Stillwell, Savan
nah, Chatham county; William W. Gill,
Roding, Bryan county; Samuel C. Elkins,
Pineora, Effingham county; Christopher P.
Gray, Savannah, Chatham county; Louis
Strickland, Valdosta, Lowndes county;
John A. Ward, Brunswick, Glynn coun
ty; George B. Crane, Quitman, Brooks
county.
BILL FOR INSOLVENT COSTS.
Mr. Osborne'* Account Referred to
the County Attorney.
At the brief meeting of the County Com
missioners yesterday morning the 1911 of
Solicitor General W. W. Osborne for in
solvent costs, amounting to SSOO, the
amount paid by the county annually, came
up for consideration. The Solicitor Gen
eral also receives SBOO annually from the
city on account of insolvent costs, and it
is stated a bill was also sent in for his
amount.
The commissioners, after some discus
sion of the matter, referred It to the coun
ty attorney, Mr. J. R. Saussy. It will be
remembered that tlie same question came
up last year. At that time, when Mr. Os
borne Lad accumulated insolvent costs
amounting* to much more than the sum
paid annually by the county, he rendered
his bill, and, after some little discussion, it
was paid.
This year the Solicitor General has had
quite a heavy term, and his insolvent costs
have piled up in about the same manner,
porno of the members of the board were
in favor of paying the bill, but Chairman
Dale did not seem inclined to the idea that
it should be paid at the present time. The
result was it was referred to the county
attorney. The objection is made that this
has not been done in the cases of other
court officers, and then, again, it was ar
gued that in case thero should, for any
reason, be anew Solicitor General, the
succeeding officer would also claim the
amount paid annually on account of in
solvent costs.
So far as the amount heretofore paid l.y
the city is concerned, it is held that the
county is not at present liable for it, and,
therefore, it cannot be claimed. By a re
cent act of the legislature, the county was
made to bear all of tlie expenses of the
City Court after April 1, 1898, but that time
has not yet arrived, and there is likely
to arise some oonfusion with reference to
the payment of City Court bills on account
of the date on which the law takes effect.
The County Commissioners have not pro
vided in their budget for any of the ex
penses of the City Court this year, and
can only do ijo when the new budget is
made up in the new county fiscal year,
which begins March 4. Such expenses,
therefore, as were formerly borne by the
city in this connection cannot be paid by
the county, it is said, until anew tax levy
Is made. _
Mr. Saussy will make a report upon the
bill presented by the Solicitor General at
tlie regular meeting of the commissioners
for March. While he has not looked fully
into the matter, he is satisfied, he said yes
terday, that there is no reason why It
should not be paid, and it is likely that
he will so recommend. After insolvent
costs have accumulated to an extent con
siderably beyond the amount paid by the
county, Mr. Saussy says, he can see ro
reason why they should not be paid.
There Is no doubt that the bill will * ome
up at the next regular meeting of the
County Commissioners, and it is probable
that it will provoke some further discus
sion.
LOCAL PERSONAL.
Among the arrivals yesterday was Mr. C.
Parker of Milien.
Mr. A. R. Stewart of Columbia was in
Savannah yesterday.
Mr. W. S. Chisholm leaves to-day for a
business trip to New York.
Mr. E. F. Kennedy of Clayton was
among the arrivals yesterday.
Mr. C. W. Robson of Sandersville was
among the visitors yesterday, and made
headquarters at the Pulaski.
Miss C. E. Wilson, who has been visit
ing the family of Mr. Fred Jones on Hen
ry street, leaves to-day for her home in
Baltimore.
CITY BREVITIES.
The first week of revival services at
Trinity Methodist Church will close this
afternoon with the 4 o'clock service. There
will be no services at night.
I’ax-iiiK Jefferson Street Sonth of An
derson.
A few weeks ago Council took favora
ble action upon a petition to pave Jefferson
street, from Anderson to Seventh, and a
cross street, either Sixth or Seventh, con
necting the paved streets of Bull and
Ogeeehee road.
This will greatly popularize tho section
between Barnard and Montgomery with
the users of bicycles. Bull street has been
built up more rapidly because It is paved,
than for any other cause, and, now that
Bull street lots have become very scarce
and high, home-seekers are looking out
for anew location.
With Jefferson street neatly paved with
Augusta gravel, the entire section will rnp .
idly build up, and become the choice resi
dential portion of the city.
As an Inducement, very easv terms -re
offered to purchasers of the lots which
are advertised for Tuesday, March 1
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