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THE WALL ALLOWED TO STAND
CITV COUNCIL DISMISSED MU.
KRENSONS COMI'LAIM.
The Cornice of Mr. Krcn
son’s House Incronclicsl I pou the
Air Over Mr. Morrluon'u Cot mnl
lln.l to lie Cut Off—Then Mr. Mor
rison’s Wall Encroached I pou Mr.
Krenuon's Cot InilergrounU anil
Had to He Chipped Back to the
Line.
The city Council put in three hours in
two special sessions yesterday, investigat
ing: a matter which finally resulted in
nothing.
The investigation was brought about by
a letter from Chief Maguire to City M ir
ehal Power, calling his attention to com
plaints of the unsafe condition of a wali
of one of the buildings being erected by
Mr. I). J. .Morrison, at Whitaker and Bol
ton streets. Marshal Power referred the
matter to Mayor Meidrim. The Mayor,
taking it for granted from the tone of the
letter that there was imminent danger to
the public, promptly ordered the work
stopped and stationed a policeman at the
corner of Whitaker and Bolton streets to
see that no further work was done. He
then convened a special session of t'ounei,
to investigate the matter. Chief Maguire
was notified of the meeting and requested
to have present all persons who had any
knowledge of the dangerous condition of
the building.
When the council convened, however,
the chief was not present, and had to be
telephoned for. He explained, on arrival,
that there was a session of the Fire Com
mission when he received the notice of the
meeting Friday uftcrncon, and that he had
simply laid the paper on his desk at the
time, intending tu give it his attention lat
er. Not reaching his office yesterday un
til, nearly noon, he did not become aware
of the exact nature of Its contents until
about the time of the meeting.
Mr. W. D. Krenson, who, as it was
learned, was the chief complainant in the
matter, was present, however, having, he
stated, seen the announcement in the
Morning News that the meeting was to
be held for the purpose stated.
After Mayor Meidrim had stated the rea
son for calling the meeting and his action
in the matter, Mr. Krenson was swain,
and testified as to the condition of the
building. He Is the owner of the adjoin
ing property, he said, and considered the
wall of the new build.ng dangerous, be
ouuse six Inches had been chip
ped off the foundation. He had
reported the matter to the fire
chief, and had endeavored to find out
whose duty It was to look after such mat
ters as unsafe buildings, but could not
learn that there was any official who was
charged with that dufy. The wall of the
building was too thin, he said. Mr. Mor
rison had not been satisfied to build on
the ground which he owned, but had in
truded six inches beyond the property line
on Mr. Krensons lot In laying the foun
dation, the work being so done that he was
not aware of it until afterward. He had
accordingly demanded that this encroach
ment be removed, which had been d-rne
by chipping off from tlie ba-e of the well.
Mr. Morrison’s contractor and architect
had contended that this did not weaken the
wall, but he was of the opinion that it did.
Fire Chief Maguire said that Mr. Kren
son and others had made complaints of
this matter to him. He had not visited
the plhee himself, but had had Inspections
made by Assistant Chief Mouro and the
fire inspector. As there was no violation
of the fire ordinance he did not see how
he could Interfere and had accordingly
referred the matter to the city marshal.
Mr. Emile Newman, attorney for Mr.
Morrison, introduced Mr. Percy Sugden,
the architect of the bulkling.
Mr. Sugden said he considered the wall
perfectly safe. He said that the face of
the wall was directly on the property line.
The builder in laying (he base of the wail
placed the bottom brick six inches over
Mr. Krenson s property line, the encroach
ment decreasing with each course. When
Mr. Krenson found this out he complain
ed and the wail was chopped off clean on
that s.dc. The clipping off of the en
croachment did not injure the wall or de
crease its strength, he contended*
Mr. A. C. Scott, the builder of the house,
said that the line of the wall was on the
line given by the city engineer. His fore
man had put the footings on Mr. Kren
son's land without his knowledge, he
said. The wall was clipped (wo weeks ago
and Ihe house now has a roof on it.
City- Attorney Adams advised the Coun
cil to go slow in the matter. He called
aHention io section 138 of MacDonells
code, giving the Mayor and chief flremun
the power to have pulled down or removed
any structure which (hey may consider a
nuisance or dangerous or in violation of
the fire ordinances. He gave it as his
opinion that such action was justifiable
only in extreme cases, as otherwise the
city would subject Itself to the danger of
a lawsuit.
Alderman Hamilton said that no evi
dence had been submitted to show that
the building was unsafe and moved to
dismiss the matter. Mr. Krenson protest
ed against this. If he hail been notified
of the meeting he would have been repre
sented by counsel, he said.
On motion of Alderman Owens, the city
engineer was instructed and the fire, chiet
requested to make an inspection of the
building in queslion and report to Council
ot 8:30 o’clock at night.
Council convened again at nlghl to re
ceive the report of ihe two officials. Chief
Maguire reported that the building ap
peared to be firm and substantial. He was
no enough of an architect, he said, to form
an opinion as to whether the wall was
dangerous.
Col. AVinn being ill. Assistant Engineer
Kops acted for him in the matter. Mr.
Kops staUd the dimensions of the wn'.l.
■with some calculations' he hud made,
showing that the ftiiekness of the wall
was ample for ihe weight of it. He ex
pressed the opinion, however, that any
sinking of the wall would throw it out in
the direction of ‘Mr. Krenson s property,
on aocount of the cutting off of the base
on that side. This 0.-irtion caused some
discussion, without any definite conclu
sion being reached.
City Attorney Adams called the atten
tion of Council to an net of the Legisla
ture of 1882, not Included in MacDonelPe
Code, giving Council ihe power to abate
or remove any nuisance of Jhis character
wheji dangerous to public safety. This
placed the responsibility with Council, he
said.
Mr. W. L. Clay, representing Mr. Kren
son, and Mr. Nfowman, 'representing Mr.
Morrison, made short arguments from
their respective sides of llie question. Al
derman Hamilton then renewed his mo
tion to dismiss the matter, the dangerous
character of the building not having been
established. The motion was adopted
unanimously.
The cutting off of the base of Mr. Morrl
sdh’s wall was not the only house trim
ming done in that neighborhood, it seems.
When the construction of Mr. Morrison's
houses was begun it was found that the
cornice of Mr. Krenson's house on the ad-
Joining lot projected several inches over
the space covered by Mr. Morrison’s lot.
As this interfered with Mr. Morrison’s
building plans Mr. Krenson was compelled
to trim off his cornice to the? line of his
own property. Later when Mr. Krenson
found that Mr. Morrison had intrenched
upon his premises below the ground he re
taliated by compelling him to chip off the
wall back to his own line. The difference
between the two encroachments was that
one was in the air and the other was un
der the ground.
It seems that there are other objections
to Mr. Morrison's buildings by the resi
dents in the neighborhood of Whitaker and
Bolton streets besides the alleged weak
wall. There are several fine residences
there, all of which set back some distance
from the street. Mr. Morrison has, in
course of construction on his corner lot,
five three-story tenement houses all close
to the street line, thus Injuring, it Is claim
ed. the appearance of the surrounding
property.
It has been suggested that the city
should regulate matters of these kinds in
(he residence districts and that where a
majority of the lots on a block have the
house situated some distance back from
the street that no other property owner
on the block should be allowed to erect
a building nearer to the street than his
neighbors. Major Meidrim and several
members of Council who were spoken to
about the matter, were of the opinion,
however, that the city has no right to
make such regulations. Any property
owner, they said, has the right to occupy
any portion of his lot, or the whole of it,
if he sees fit.
TUHPENTINK AT THE TOP XOTC.’H.
.Spirits .Market Higher Than It Has
Been in Three Years.
Spirits turpentine sold yesterday at SI
cents a gallon. This is the highest price
paij for the product in three years.
In March, 1895, there was an unusual
spurt In the market, due to manipulation,
by holders of large stocks, which carried
the price, for a few days, as high as 35
cenls. Then a downward course com
menced, and as soon as ihe new* crop of
that year began to arrive, the price was
materially lowered.
The highest price paid in 1896 was in Feb
ruary, when the quotation was 27% cents.
In March, 1897, 27% cents was paid, which
was the highest price of that year.
The situation at present is a little more
encouraging than during any of the pre
vious years mentioned. During those
years, the conditions were the same as
now*, so far as receipts were
concerned, and the most of the stock at
Savannah and abroad being in the hands
of exporters, but In those years the ad
vanced prices were spasmodic, the quota
tions just before and Immediately after
being several cents lower.
This season the price has been above 30
cents for several months, and has ranged
around 32% and 33 cents for some time
lately.
The operators and factors are very much
encouraged by the apparent strength !n
the market and are hoping that the lead
ing buyers will find it to their interests to
pay a remunerative price for the coming
crop, and maintain the value of this im
portant product.
THE GI NS READY FOR WORK.
Contractors Sow Working Sight ami
Day on flic Tjliee Fortifications.
The fortifications on Tybee Island,
though not quite completed, are ready for
service at any moment. The four large
ten-inch disappearing guns have ’seen
mounted, and are ready for business In
case of any attempted invasion on Savan
nah harbor.
• The contractors are now engaged on
some details of the work remaining un
finished, and these they expect to conclude
within six weeks at least. They were to
have completed their contract und 'r the
terms some days ago, but for certain rea
sons were allowed an extension of sixty
days by the government, and they are
r.ow working night and day In order to
get the work finally completed within that
time.
There have been no orders from Wash
ington directing rapid work, so far ns is
known, with the exception that the gov
ernment wonts the fortifications complet
ed as soon as possible. So far as that is
concerned, however, the fortifications are
in shape for any emergency, and, should
any arise, the guns can be brought at once
into play. They have a wide range, and
were designed, it Is said, to protect the
entrance to rivers and small channels
south of Tybee as well as that to Tybee
roads. %
BICYCLE BAN HIM CRAZY.
Youth Became Insane From Too
Much Riding in the Hot Snn.
A rather queer case came within the
jurisdiction of the Court of Ordinary yes
terday in the shape of a warrant for the
arrest of William H. Lee, a colored boy,
15 years old, on the charge of lunacy.
The affidavit was sworn to by the boy's
mother, who stated to the Ordinary that
her son had become crazy from riding
a bicycle in the hot sun last summer. An
nie C. Stephens, his mother, said he rode
the bicycle so much that she could finally
do nothing with him. He began to get
worse and worse until finally he exhibited
decided symptoms of lunacy which caused
her to have him arrested.
A settlement of accounts was had before
Judge H. L. Ferrill, Ordinary, between
John Kuck. administrator of the estate
of George Kuck, and Caroline Kuck,
widow o£ George Kuck, and with her also
as guardian of her two minor children. He
also filed a iietition for letters dtsmissory.
Letters of guardianship on the property
of H. H. and Martha Kuck, minors, were
granted to Caroline Kuck.
Temporary letters of administration on
the estate of Frank Kuck were granted to
H. F. Lubs.
The will of Christen M. Holst was filed.
He leaves his property to his children!
and names Miss Mary W. Holst as execu
trix.
Cement n-Clnrk.
Mr. J. B. Clements and Miss M. A.
Clark were quietly married at the home
of the bride's parents, Mr. W. 8. Clark
No. 418 Duffy street, west, Thursday morn:
mg. The ceremony was performed by Lev.
o. F. Cook of Grace Church. Immedb
ately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Clements left for Charleston, where they
will spend a few days with relatives. They
will lie at their home on and after March
I, at Brice and Huntingdon streets.
Dentil of n Well Known Colored Man
W. 8. Brown, a respectable colored man,
formerly of this city, died on Feb. 18, at
Asbury Park, N. J., where he has been
living for the last nine years. He was
married, and left a wife and four children,
besides his mother. Mrs. 11. E. Brinson!
and other relatives in Savannah. He was
buried at Asbury Park.
It is eeomony to profit by the experience
of others. Thousands have been cured
Hood’s Sarsupurilla. Why not you
ad.
THE MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 27. IS9B.
PLANT’S TRIP TO HONDURAS.
TEN DAYS IN THE LITTLE CENTRAL
AMERICAN RE PI BLIC.
His Observations While There—He
Believes There Is a Syndicate
Which Intends to Pursue Infin
iahed Railroad Work anil Com
plete an Intvroceanlc Line—Mr.
I’lnnt's Opinion on National Roar
nntiue and This Country's Rela
tions With Spain.
President H. B. Plant and Mn. Plant, af
ter two days in Savannah, left last night
in their private car for Pori Tampa, and
possibly other Florida points. They will
remain South some time.
After a pleasant trip to Honduras, Mr.
and Mrs. Plant reached Port Tampa a
week ago, and from there hastened across
to New Orleans by rail to attend the Mardi
Gras festivities. It Is a custom with Mr.
Plant to visit the carnival each year
and he docs not fail to embrace the op
portunity unless there are engagements
that greatly interfere. In fact, he was
compelled in order to go this season to
make considerable sacrifice and endure
a sudden change of climate. For all this,
however, both Mr. and Mrs. Plant consid
er themselves w-ell paid for the trip.
The fact that the party ha-1 Just return
ed from Honduras, that young republic
about which so much is heard just now,
added interest to the visit. The trip was
for pleasure, but, in his unfailing desire
to witness and encourage the upbuilding
of commercial interests, Mr. Plant did not
fail to give considerable study to condi
tions as he found them in Honduras, not
withstanding he did not visit the interior.
Railroad interests naturally attracted
his attention, principally for the reason
extensive railroad building, Is now talked
of in the shape of resuming the great pro
ject to build an interoeeanic line from
Puerto Cortez to Amapala, on the Pacific
coast. The project was abandoned, how
ever, on account of the civil war and the
building of the Union Pacific Railroad, in
which, it is said, many of the Honduras
promoters w-ere largely interested. It is
repoted to have been recently taken up
with a view to carrying the great under
taking to a successful conclusion.
“What do you think of Honduras and
its future?” a Morning News reporter
asked yesterday.
“There were many rumors regarding
the action of the government of Honduras
toward certain gentlemen forming a syndi
cate in New York, owing to concessions
obtained, and some commotion prevailed.
The control of the railroad being con
structed there seems to be changing hands,
and considerable progress, h Is understood,
is being made on the upper end. The
people of Puerto Corlez have great expec
tations of the completion of the tine. The
railroad has constructed anew warehouse
at Puerto Cortez, as well as a wharf reach
ing out into deep water, and the man
agement expects at an early date to make
considerable additions to its power and
equipment.
“During my stay In Honduras,” contin
ued Mr. Plant, “I was unable to make a
trip over the railroad extending Into the
interior from Puerto Cortez, as ali the en
gines were at the upper end of the line.
Mr. Livingston, superintendent of the road
under the old management, is still In
charge and offered to convey us over the
line if we could extend our stay another
day, and I should have liked to have done
so, bat for the fact we had oiher en
gagements, which even prevented our see
ing the interior.
“There have been many newspaper re
ports,” Mr. Plant said, “of the
concessions which have been grant
ed the syndicate for the privi
lege of conducing the road, but
I do not think there have been any
accounts worthy of credence. I am una
ble to say what these concessions are,
but my judgment Inclines me to the be
lief that no true and satisfactory report
has yet reached the outside. Mr. Astor,
who Is among those interested in the syn
dicate, was expected in Puerto Cortez in a
short tlrpe—in fact, before we left. Doubt
less we shall soon hear of some actual
movement on the part of the syndicate
which will change the status of affairs
and place the railroad on a basis to bet
ter enable it to pursue the work originally
started. The intention is to complete the
line inward as far as Tegucigalpa, the
capital, and then continue it down through
the Pacific coast, making it a roadway
from ocean to ocean. However, they
work slowly In Spanish countries, and one
can never tell more than approximately
when that roadbed will stretch from Puer
to Cortez through to the Pacific.”
The republic of Honduras has 46,-
100 square miles of area and a
population of 431,917, according to
the enumeration of 1889. The cap
ital, Tegucigalpa, Is an old town and
has a population of 12,600. The natural
products are valuable and consist of su
gar, cotton, tobacco, corn, wheat, coffee
and fruits, which grow in the temperate
and tropical zones.
Mr. Plant said that after a short stop
at Puerto Cortez, the Mascotte steamed
along the coast to Port Ceiba, having
grand and inspiring mountain scenery in
view all the time. The voyage back to
Tampa was made In fifty-eight hours,
where mail for the North, East and West
was conveyed to tratns.
"What are your views with reference
lo quarantine regulations?"
“There can be no question that proper
quarantine regulations are of paramount
necessity for the protection of the health,
as well as the trade, of the great centers
of population and commerce in the United
States, as each epidemic obstructs, and
more often paralyzes, the business of not
only the sections directly affected, but de
presses the commerce of the entire coun
try. To prevent this it seems
that an efficient quarantine is
not only advisable, but essen
tial. Whether it should be regulated by
state l.itvs or those passed by Congress,
and at the expense of the national govern:
ment, seems at present a mooted question.
In my judgment it Is unfair lo expect the
border states and seaports to bear the
whole burden and expense of keeping out
invading diseases. The health of the en
tire country is concerned and therefore the
expenses of maintaining It should be borne
by the general government. Without doubt
proper quarantines can be established and
maintained that will prevent the importa
tion of epidemics from foreign shores. This
has been practically demonstrated, and the
regulations have been carried into effect,
and thoroughly executed without interfer
ing with foreign or domestic commerce. I
don’t believe disease is indigenous to this
soil, especially when proper precautions
are taken; but it Is imported, and ns be
fore said, can t>e excluded with an efficient
quarantine."
"What is your opinion of the trouble be
tween Spain and the United States?’’
“I can hut quote the- gallant Capt. Sl.gs
bee, who said; ‘lt is better to know than
to think.’ Let us await the Ihvestig itions
that are being made before we reach con
clusions about the Maine. I share in the
hope of all peace-loving citizens that there
will be no break In the harmonious rela
tions now existing between the states end
foreign nations. The trouble In Cuba has
certainly had disastrous effects on business
generally, and we can but trust the matter
will have an early conclusion.”
While here Mr. Plant took his usual trip
inspecting his railroad properties. Besides
visiting the different operating depart
ments. he went to the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railroad wharves.
AFTER A DIAMOND RING.
Bridal Coaple Who Wanted to Enter
the De Soto's Contest.
The De Soto is one of the famous resort*
in the South for newly married couples,
and the guests there sometimes extract a
great deal of amusement from this source.
The other day a newly married couple ar
rived and were given seats in the dining
room near two well-known life Insurance
men, in fact Just opposite them.
There was about this couple an unmis
takable halo of marital bliss. The older of
the two Insurance men is a Chesterfield in
manners, but nevertheless a wag in leisure
moments, and a plot at once developed in
his mind. He began by talking with his
friend, saying thai it was a custom of the
hotel management to award a handsome
diamond ling to the handsomest bridal
couple stopping at the hotel during the*
tourist season.
Tickets for this contest, he stated, were
issued at the office on application which
had to be accompanied by a declaration of
date of marriage names and address. It
was stated also that the drawing took
place on April 1 of each year.
"Pardon me gentlemen,” remarked the
groom who, filled with interest and excite
ment, could stand It no longer, “we were
married In Atlanta yesterday at 3 o’clock
in the afternoon at the Second Baptist
Church, and I am going in for that ring.”
The clerk at the desk was posted before
the arrival of the couple to make inquiry,
and he reluctantjy informed them that the
ring had already'been awarded. Their dis
appointment may well be Imagined.
CRUISING FOR IHE DAUNTLESS.
The Sly Filibusterer Reported on
Still Another Expedition.
The revenue cutter Colfax arrived in port
yesterday from a cruise in search of the
Dauntless. The cutter Boutwell is also
here.
There is considerable speculation as to
the whereabouts of the Dauntless, which
left Savannah two weeks ago, on a sup
posed filibustering expedition.
It has been reported that she was seen
off Satilla river inlet Thursday morning.
It is said that she took on hoard a lot of
coal and boxes and steamed South. The
Boutwell was searching for her at the
time, but it is supposed that she got away
from some point near New Smyrna, Fla.,
with a large expedition for Cuba.
The cargo, it Is reported, went to New
Smyrna during Ihe excitement about the
explosion on the Maine, and consisted of
thousands of guns and large quantities of
medical supplies and food.
The last expedition is reported to have
been landed within ten miles of Havana,
almost under Moro Castle’s guns.
CHLORAL PRODUCED DEATH.
Frederick von Cninp Took an Over
dose ns a Medicine.
Frederick von Camp, a well known
chemist in the employ of Smith Bros., gro
cers, died yesterday from the effects of an
over-dose of chloral. It is not thought the
medicine was taken with suicidal intent,
but simply as an agent to quiet his nerves.
Mr. von Camp went to his home, No. 508
President street, east, early in the fore
noon and before retiring, expressed his in
tention to take a dose of chloral. He was
prevailed upon by members of his family
not to resort to that means of relieving
himself. He persisted, however, and short
ly after retiring, became under the effects
of the drug and passed away in about an
. hour after taking it.
He came to Savannah from Augusta
some years ago, and was a prosperous
chemist for several years. He was 32 years
of age and leaves a wife and one child.
THREATENED HIS WIFE’S LIFE.
Jesse AVllllnins' Vicious Conduct
Landed Him In Jail.
Jesse Williams was arrested by Police
man Mansfield last night for cursing,
abusing and threatening the life of his
wife, Lilia Williams, at their house in ihe
southern section. Two pislols were taken
the prisoner at the barracks.
The negro was not in a drunken condi
tion. but when approached by the officer
exhibited terrible anger, and showed he
was either trying to scare his frau or im
press her with his viciousness. He is said
to have pointed the guns at her, one In
each hand, and threatened her life if she
moved. Her screams drew the attention
of people In that vielnty and the officer
was soon on hand to subdue Jesse.
FUNERAL OF MRS. CAMPBELL.
Laid to Rest Beneath the Oaks at
Laurel Grove.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary A.
Campbell took place from St. Paul’s Epis
copal Church yesterday afternoon at 3:3!)
o'clock. The interment w-as in Laurel
Grove Cemetery. The grave was covered
with beautiful floral designs and bouquets
sent by loving friends. Rev. Mr. Scully of
ficiated at church and at the grave. The
following gentlemen acted as pall bearers:
Capt. J. F. Brooks, Messrs. J. R. Saussy,
W. B. Stillwell, R. J. Davant, Jr., Albert
Hill, Henry Oanahl and H. Banks.
HEIR TO AN ENGLISH ESTATE.
Mrs. M. T. Sexton Going to London to
Claim It.
Mrs. M. T. Sexton, formerly of Savan
nah. but now living in New- York, has fal
len heir to considerable property left her
by her unote, Mr. W. J. Tancred of Lon
don. Mrs. Sexton, her son and her sis
ter, Miss Julia C. Tailored, will sail for
England aliout the first of May.
JUST RECEIVED.
800 Coal Hods and Shovels.
To be given a\yay oil Monday, Feb. 28,
to all purchasers of any of the following
articles:
One pound Thea Nectar Tea 60c
One pound Japo Tea 75e
One pound Best Baking Powder 45c
One pound Best Pepper 40c
One pound Host Mustard 40e
One pound Best Cinnamon 40c
31.00 worth of Coffee (any kind).
SI.OO worth of Tea (any kind).
These coal hods will cost you 25c In any
store In the city. Avail yourse)f of the op
portunity. Monday only. The Great At
lantic and Paclfio Tea Company, IOC
Broughton street, west.—-ad.
For Dm- AYeek Only,
Luncheon gratis at Walsh & Meyer.—aj.
WILL BE PLENTY OF CLUBS.
ATKINSON AND C ANDLKR SIPrORT
EHS ACTIVELY AT WORK.
Two Clnlis Likely to Be Formed
Within the Next Ten Days, One
Simiiortittic Candler and the Other
Atkinson—Talk of a White Prima
ry to Seleet Gubernatorial Dele
gates and the Next F.xecutlve Com
mittee—A Claim That It Would
Bring the Party In < liatham Coun
ty Together Again.
Savannah is a great club town. Clubs,
both social and political, are in favor.
Every political campaign produces Its
growth of them and they never lack mem.
bers. It is evident that the present
Gubernatorial campaign will be no excep
tion. •
Movements are already quietly on foot
for the organization of Atkinson and
Candler clubs. These movements will
probably mature within the next ten days,
within which time it is likely that clubs
will be organized in the interest of these
two candidates. It is not likely that
either club will lack for members.
Considerable interest is being manifest
ed in the Gubernatorial situation and
there is a general disposition among the
Chatham Democrats to get into the game
early this year. The two factions appear
to be pretty well split up over the ques
tion and it is not likely that partisan
politics will be allowed to cut much
figure In the fight. Many leading Liberals
have declared for Candler, yet Mr. dußig
non* who fought the Liberals in the last
campaign, is looked upon as the leading
Candler man. On the other hand most of
the younger element of the Citizens Club
appears to be inclined towards Atkinson
and at the same time Mayor Meldrim
was the first man In Chatham to declare
publicly for Atkinson. Both Messrs, du-
Bignon and Meldrim, however, express
a disinclination towards engaging in any
political work at present and the proba
bility is that the local fight will bo left
to others.
The suggestion of a white primary for
the selection of Gubernatorial delegates
and perhaps for the selection
of delegates to other
conventions also, seems to meet with fa
vor ami will very probably be agreed to
and some think that in this matter the fac
tions may be disposed of and the party
brought together again under a single ex
ecutive committee. It is evident that the
only way for Chatham to exercise her
proper influence in the state conventions
is by presenting a united front there and
leaving factional differences at home
and the effort will undoubtedly be made
to bring this about by the meeting of the
next convention.
'Mr. Berner’s name is seldom heard in
the political discussions though he doubt
less has friends here who will advocate his
candidacy at the proper time.
Genuine Trade Magnet*.
l%c a yard for cotton crash toweling, in
stead of 31£c.
3'ic a yard for white check nainsook, in
stead of sc.
4c a yard for best 3-4 shirting percales,
new styles; should be sc.
4c a yard for best unbleached sea island
shirting, instead of 6c.
5c a yard for torchon and fancy laces, 1
to 3 inches wide, worth 10c.
6c a yard for cambric embroideries, 1 to 2
inches wide; value 10c.
"He a yard for best yard-wide shirting
percales, new styles; price everywhere 10c.
llHc a yard 10-1 unbleached sheeting, in
stead of 15c.
15e a yard for best 5-4 table oil cloth, in
stead of 25c.
19c a yard for best 10-4 bleached sheeting,
never before iess than 25c.
19c a dozen for checked table doylies,
good size, value 35c.
29c apiece for bird-eye cotton diaper, ten
yards; instead of 39c.
29c a yard for plain changeable and bro
caded taffeta silks, instead of 50c.
35c each for gents’ white unlaundered
shirts; should be 50c.
89c a yard for 40-inch nil-wool black
French imperial serge; value 65c.
58c a yard for 46-inch black silk finished
Henrietta; value 85c.
Exceptional bargains in ladies’ waists
and muslin underwear. Foye & Morri
son.—ad.
It Wears Well.
Hicks’ restaurant Is one of the recogniz
ed institutions of the city and it grows
stronger in popular favor every year.
Hicks caters to the better class of trade
and has the finest business in the South.
His restaurant started right and has con
tinued in that direction ever since. It
wears well with the people, and is the fa
vorite resort with those knowing where
the best is to be found. Hicks adds every
thing necessary to make his establishment
perfectly satisfactory to his many patrons.
He uses the markets of the North and
West as freely as those of Savannah, and
there is nothing good in season or out,
that Hicks can not furnish. Hicks invites
orders for special dinners to be served in
his private dining rooms for any number
of guests. His facilities are such as to
enable him to furnish these promptly and
to make the service perfectly acceptable.
Hicks is open at all hours, day or night,
nod arrangements may be made by tele
phone No. 220.—ad.
Walsh A Meyer
Invites the public to their luncheon next
week. A skillful attendant will give vari
ous hints regarding home menu.—ad.
Spring; Millinery Opening.
What it takes to have a millinery open
ing can only be seen at Krouskoffs. In
every depaitment everybody has been hard
at work for the past two weeks making
preparations for the grand millinery dis
play. For the past two months the for
eign buyers have been shipping the latest
and rarest millinery novelties which could
be had, Mr. Adolph Krouskoff having Just
returned from Europe, where he has been
in the Interest of this firm, selecting pat
tern hats and bonnets, the like of which
has never before been seen in Savannah.
The Krouskoff -Millinery Company will
show the ladies a {IOO,OOO stock of mil
linery, which means that there is nothing
in the line but what can be found at
Krouskoff s. The ribbon display will rep
resent {20,000 alone, and in flowers we will
not say hundreds of patterns, but thous
and*, everything from the grass to the
full-blown rose, and in every department
no less complete. The great opening at
Krouskoff's will take place on Monday and
Tuesday, March Jl and 15.—ad.
New Mousneline* and Chiffon*.
Krouskoffs are showing full lines of- the
latest novelties in chiffons, mousseltne du
sole and liberty chiffons in shirred, plaited,
shaded and plain,in all the new shades and
widths. These goods are retailed at whole
sale prices. Krouskoffs.—ad.
“Liar* Need Good Memories.”
Truth Is a matter of fact, constant, eter
nal. Tell things as they are and you will
need no memoranda to help you remem
ber what you said, besides telling the
truth is a good habit to contract, aids di
gestion, prevents insomnia and establishes
your standing in the community. The
agents of the Massachusetts Mutual ob
serve this rule and carry no such memo
randums,they deal only with facts, make
no “estimates” and every figure made by
them in their negotiations are borne out
by the policy contract. There Is no fine
print that they want you to skip over for
fear that you might object, no ambiguous
terms, but a plain, easily read and easily
understood contract that will give you safe
and sound insurance and what is equally
as desirable, a policy that will be satisfac
tory to you, and which will be a pleasure
for you to hold. Have you noticed our
annual statement published Friday? A
fine report showing substantial gain in all
proper directions.
Let us give you all the points about our
policy, you will certainly be interested.
Address—don't forget to mention your age
Harty & Apple, General Agents for Geor
gia, 117 Bay street, east, Savannah, Ga.
We have some good territoiry for reliable
active agents.—ad.
A PARADOX.
Yon Make Money t>y Spending; It.
The Falk Clothing Company Is now hold
ing a sale of spring suits, which they car
ried over from last season, and are offer
ing them at almost one-half their former
price. Suits are selling at {4.50, $6.00, $7 50,
which cannot be duplicated later for dou
ble the money. Thus it is that you make
money by spending it.
Whilst it is true that this sale is beirg
held, not at the end, but Just at the be
ginning of the season, and although the
goods do not realize cost, the Faik Cloth
ing Company don’t claim that they are
philanthropists in holding the sale, but
they do so from purely business princi
ples. They thus make room for -their new
goods. They make many new customers
and make business at a dull season, which
Is well worth the loss on the goods.
A call of inspection don't cost anything,
and will surely result to your satisfac
tion.—ad.
A GATHERING OF BEAITV.
A Scene Enacted Every Horning In
the City Market.
The question as to the cause of the acci
dent to the battleship Maine; the ques
tion of war in consequence of a decision
that it was caused by a torpedo; the Cu
ban question; the eastern question; the
'question of the future of the cotton and
wheat market make no difference to Lo
gan, the butcher.
People must eat to live, and the most of
them have come to appreciate getting
quality instead of quantity. They know
where to go to get the qualify, and they
are satisfied with the quantity they get,
as there is no waste to what they get
from Isan.
They come to Logan on wheels; they
come in carriages; they come in street
cars; they come in a walk, and they come
on a run.
The ladies come in all sorts of apparel
to leave their orders with Logan. They
come already dressed for a reception; they
come dressed for a bicycle ride; they come
dressed for shopping. They come because
it is no trouble to stop at Logan’s, in the
market, to leave their orders, and then
go to fill their other engagements, feeling
satisfied that their wants will be promptly
and satisfactorily attended to.
If you want to see beauty, style and ac
tion, join the rest of the crowd every day
at Logan's.—ad.
ONLY SIX (ft) DAYS TO PAY A CLAIM.
Tlie Mutual Life lojnntnce Company
of New York Pay* Claim of Jnines
A. Crisp In Six (ft) Day*.
Mr. Cornelius F. Moses, Manager, Sa
vannah, Ga.: Dear Sir—l beg leave lo ac
knowledge receipt of company’s check for
three thousand dollars ({3,000) in paymenl
of claim of James A. Crisp, taking only
six (6) days to pay same, yours being the
first company to pay. Thanking you, I
remain very respectfully yours.
J. J. Gaudry, for Marie Z. Crisp.
The above speaks for itself. No com
ment Is necessary. For rates or any in
formation apply to
Cornelius F. Moses, Manager,
Frank X. Douglass, Resident Special.—ad.
ORGANIZED IN 1833.
New England Mutual Life Insurance
Company of Boston, Mas*.
Issues all forms of life an.l endowment
policies, with premiums payable for a
term of years, or during the continuance
of the Contract.
Has all of Its policies participate in the
annual cash distribution of surplus as lor.g
as you lirve.
Has indorsed on every policy the guar
anteed cash surrender and paid-up values.
Has a policy thru is clear and free trom
burdensome conditions.
Gives all policy holders the full advan
tage of the famed Massachusetts hon-for
feiture laws.
In other words, the New England Mu
tual Life Insurance Company is strictly a
policy holders’ company, and the one for
you to Insure In.
Send your name, address and date of
birth to W . E. Grady, general agent for
Georgia, 113 Bay street, east, and receive
a specimen policy and other Information
relating to this great company.
Telephones, office, 113, resident, 611.
Women insured at same rates as men.
Good contracts to reliable agents.—ad.
Keep tu Good Shape.
During these days of excitement you
need to keep well, and the best place is
to live at a place where good cooking, pure
food and correct service is the rule. The
Halligan Restaurant is the establishment
where such a rule exists—not only in let
ter, but in fact as well. Halligan sets a
splendid table, and his patrons nro alwtys
looked after in the mo*t careful manner
He can please you every tlme-he knows
how to do it and does it. Halligan keeps
hi* restaurant right *Up to the highest
standard, and his business is constantly
growing. The public appreciates a good
thing, and that is why flalllgan’s is the
best patronized restaurant in the eitv
Halligan's prices have always been mod
erate, and you can go there and be -sure
of receiving the best and paying only a
moderate charge for it.—ad.
WOOD AND COAL
D. R. THOMAS & SON
Hay, £ Telephone CO
WAR!
WAR!
WAR!
Much Interest ia centered in the
finding of the board of inquiry as
to the cause of the Maine disaster,
and the result of their report
much greater interest, however,
should 1)0 ours as to the peace and
general welfare of our friends and
neighbons in a musical way. There
fore we declare war on the cheap
rattle-trap affairs sold as pianos
but which unfortunately for the
purchasers, prove to be pianos oniy
in appearance.'-- Don’t be misled by
what seem attractive prices, yet ut
ter absence of quality, unless some
member of your family is a tuner,
and can always be on hand to save
you constant expense in that dire -
tion. Get a GOOD piano and be at
peace with yourself and neitrhbors
A
STEINWAY
MATHUSHEK
STERLING
OR A HUNTINGTON
PIANO
will fill the bill and we will supply
you at
FACTORY PRICES.
Sheet Music Half Prici.
LUDDF.II & DUES.
Boys’ and
Children's
Stockings.
A* full and com
plete HOSIERY LINES
as you could wish.
Our CHILDREN’S
STOCKINGS at
2 PAIRS FOR 25C
Can’t be matched ■>
anywhere else.
WHAT A SAVING
THERE IS
IN THE GAS HEATER.
SAVING OF MONEY.
SAVING OF WORRY
SAVING OF HEALTH.
THE GAS HEATER
HEATS WHEN YOU WANT IT.
AND IT STOPS WHEN YOU
WANT IT.
MUTUAL LIGHT COf 11
7 and 9 Congress street, west.
THE THIEF WHO STOLE A HOT
STOVE found it loaded with our free
burning coal, which, like MONTEVAI.LO,
makes things red hot.
T. F. JOHNSON & CO..
TELEPHONE 00(1.
COAL
in ■
Best quality. Promptly
delivered.
Anthracite ..,. $5.50 per ton
Domestic Lump 5.00 per ton
Phone 507. Office 14 Bull st
BOND, HABRiiON & GO.
BICYCLES.
NAPOLEON AND .lOSKI’HINE BICYCLES.’ Kl K*
KHnt. tip-UMlitto I-'jk rnodals; none better* soldi'/
oinnafaciurers to rtder nt wholesale prices. !>' " 1
pay ..gents' profit. Sent on approval. V rns
Jenkins Cycle Cos., 13 Custom Rouse Place. Chic***