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FRANCHISE FOR THE CENTRAL
HIY'ER STREET TRACK TO GO
THHOI'GH TO PL AST SYSTEM.
Council Gives the Central Valuable
Rights on Condition That It Shall
tborne Only l?l a t nr for Transfers.
Amendment Looking to the Com
plete Opening of Hirer Street Was
Lost—Work of Extending the Line
Through to the Tybro Railroad
and riant System to He Began as
Soon as Possible.
The long looked for extension of the Cen
tral railroad through River street to its
Tybee division, by which a closer connec
tion with the Plant . System will
be established, is at last about accomplish
ed. Council has granted the Central the
right over River, and such other streets as
It will be necessary to cross in making the
connection.
The benefit to the commercial interests
of Savannah, It is expected, will be a con
siderable one. It has been the cherished
hope of the merchants for years that an
arrangement of some kind would be made
by which cars from the Plant System
might tie transferred to them without tak
ing the circuitous route around the city.
The present project means they will go
about a mile, instead of seven miles, from
the Plant System to 1 aeh the business
center, and that the merchants will have
charges of one dollar per car to pay for
transfer of cars from either the Central
depot or the Plant System junction to
points on River street, instead of $3.20, as
at present. Of the present charge for trans
fers from its yard, the Plant System re
ceives about two-thirds.
Besides the advantage the merchant gets,
there is another to the passengers traf
fic between outside points and Tybee.
When the connection is made there will
be no transferring of the Central’s pas
sengers through the city to the Tybee sta
tion, but excursion trains will he run di
rect to the island without change. Both
the business men and others interested ex
pressed pleasure that the connection is at
last to he established, by which a great
saving in transfer charges will result.
The petition of the Central for the fran
chise over city property was first sub
mitted to Council Aug. 10. It sets oul
that the railroad has a track running from
the Ocean Steamship Comiiany's property
along River street to a point near where
the Lower Bice mill formerly stood, and
through which the city recently acquired
a street. In addition to this, the petition
Bays the railroad running from the east
ern part of the city to Tybee, formerly the
Savannah and Atlantic Railway, is a part
of the Central’s property.
"The petitioner desires to extend Us
track from the point where it now is, on
Klver street,” it further says, "through
the extension of River street, through the
property of the Georgia Chemical Com
pany, and on River street as extended
through the Lower Rice Mill property,
across East Broad street, and thence
through the street acquired by the city
between the property known as Taggart’s
coal yard and that of John Rourke &
Son, between East Broad street and the
Blip, between the property of John Rourke
& Son and the property known as the
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation
Company’s wharf, and thence across said
slip, through the property acquired from
Rourke & Son, thence across Bay street,
running through the property of the trust
estate of Deßossett Lamar, thence cross
ing Randolph and St. Julian streets, and
entering on the estate of C. A. L. Lamar,
as will appear by a map herewith submit
ted to your honorable body.
“The petitioner desires to connect its two
tracks so that it will have a continuous
line of railway, and lie aide to give rail
way facilities to parties -owning property
east of the rice mill. P’or this purpose pe
titioner prays that your honorable body
take such action as will authorize and em
power petitioner to make the desired con
nection.’’
The special meeting of Council at 5
o’clock was to consider this petition. '/Ice
President John M. Egan nnd Mr. 11. C.
Cunningham, counsel for the Central, were
present a short time, and gave such in
formation concerning the maps and plans
of the railroad as the board desired. When
this was over the gentlemen retired, and
the board proceeded to discuss the propo
sition. Some were inclined to favor grant
ing the franchise, while others wanted to
tack on amendments to the original reso
lution, such as requiring the railroad to
acquire and donate a street to the city
through the property of the Georgia
Chemical Company, the same width as
River street. The street oixtiing commit
tee has had endless trouble with this com
pany in its efforts to acquire the properly
to open up River street, but there has
never been the slightest approach to a
deal. The city decided to condemn it, but
has neglected to do it up to the present.
It is, therefore, that some of the board
thought this a good chance to open up
the street in consideration of the valuable
franchise to be given the railroad.
In the caucus the orignal resolution by-
Alderman Davis was as follows:
"Resolved, That the Central of Georgia
Railway be granted the right-of-way over
River street, in the city of Savannah, from
the eastern line of the Georgia Chemical
Company’s property to a connection with
the Plant System and the Savannah and
Atlantic Railway, the work to be done un
der the supervision of Council.”
To this there were two amendments by
Alderman Thomas, as follows:
"I. That the charge for the transfer of
cars to and from the Plant System junc
tion shall not exceed $1 a car.
"11. That the petitioner acquire and do
nate to the city the street through the
Georgia Chemical Company’s property, the
same width as the other portion of River
street.”
The second amendment is the one some
of the board did not favor. They were
not inclined to saddle something on the
railroad the city had endeavored and failed
to accomplish. The discussion lasted some
time, and when the vote was taken in
caucus as to this amendment, which was
considered the most important, it was
adopted. There is said to have lieen no
objection in caucus against either the first
onu-ndment or the resolution.
When the doors were thrown open and
the hoard proceeded in open meeting those
favoring the resolution were somewhat
apprehensive of its slice* s- ful passage,
knowing such a requirement of the rail
road as the second amendment might
cause it to leave the project alone.
Alderman Davis moved the adoption of
bis resolution, while Alderman Thomas of
fered the amendments. The first amend
ment was adopted, but when the vote was
taken on the second, there was a tie. This
loft the question for the Mayor to decide,
and he voted t fsWt the franchise be grant
ed without this condition.
Vice President Egan was seen last night
in regard to the action Council took. He
was asked when tiie railroad would make
. the connection, and said it would be done
I at the earliest possible moment. He sold
I the land through the Lamar estates had to
be condemned, but that proceedings would
be commenced In the courts forthwith
Vi hen the right of way is fully secured!
Mr. Egan said it was his intention to push
the work to completion. It Is not only the
desire Of the railroad, but the business men
well, that lh cootie c lou bo made rlgjij
off. All are anxious to reap the fruits of
the franchise granted the company, and
eagerly hope the results will soon be at
tained.
While the way Is to be run and the work
done under the supervision of Council, it
is not believed there wiil tie any delay on
this account, as the railroad and the city
are pretty well agreed about the manner
in which it is to be done.
TirE COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
Negotiations to lie Opened for Steam
ships to Hie West Indies.
President Joseph Ferst, of the Wholesale
Grocers’ Association, yesterday appointed
Messrs. I. B. Tiedeman, James M. Dixon
and Joseph Ferst, a committee to wait on
the Ocean Steamship Company and the
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation
Company and ascertain if either of them
will endeavor to give Savannah a service
to the islands of Porto Rico and Cuba.
This action was in accordance with the
resolution adopted by the association of
Wednesday. If the companies referred to
cannot give any assistance in the matter,
then the committee will turn its atten
tion to companies in New York, or else
where, and endeavor, by offering suppoit
of the merchants here to get one of them
to make Savannah a slopping point for
steamships running between New. York
and the island ports.
The association will meet again on next
Wednesday. Between now and then the
committee will perform the first part of
its work, at least, and be in a position to
report, to the jobbers as to what may he
expected from the companies now repre
sented here. It is the general hope of the
merchants that some satisfactory ar
rangement can be made with one of them,
as it is not desired, unless necessary, to
bring in u competitive line from the
North. At the same time, If some arrange
ment cannot lie made with either of the
companies referred to, it is apparently the
intention to go ahead at once with nego
tiations with companies elsewhere, even
if it is found necessary, in order to secure
the steamers, to divert Savannah freight
to them.
The first drummer from Savannah to the
West Indies is now on his way to Cuba.
He is Mr. Adolph Rosedaie, formerly with
Weil & Cos. Mr. Rosedaie on this trip rep
resents the Savannah Grocery Company,
wholesale grocery, liquor and cigar people,
Joseph Rosenheim & Son, wholesale boots
and shoe dealers, and Eckman & Vets
burg, wholesale dry goods merchants. Mr.
Rosedaie is an experienced traveler, and It
Is believed he can lay the foundations for
trade to the ports of Cuba and Porto Rico
for the three houses mentioned. It Is prob
able that another salesman, representing
other houses, will soon follow him.
LEFT MICH WORTHLESS PAPER.
Louis Robinson Charged With Forg
ing the Name of P. 11. Springer.
There w r as considerable gossip In busi
ness circles, and among the general pub
lic, yesterlay about the indictment found
on Wednesday against a former resident
of Savannah, on the charge of forgery.
Owing to the fact that Mr. P. B. Springer
was the only witness before the grand
jury, and from other matters connected
with the case which came to the light,
there appeared to be little doubt in the
minds of all that the man Indicted was
Louis Robinson, for some time manager of
the Robinson Printing House.
In some way the opinion got abroad yes
terday that he had been located in New
York by a Savannah officer, who was
merely awaiting further instructions from
Savannah before placing him under arrest.
If this is correct it is prooable that the
news of the capture of the indicted man
will come to-day or to-morrow, that giv
ing ample time for the warrant based on
the indictment to reach New' York or any
other city in the east where Robinson may
have located.
Mr. Robinson, it will be remembered,
disappeared from Savannah several
months ago, leaving his business affairs
in a chaotic condili/n. A number of notes
in the Chatham Banlj were found, it is
alleged, 'to be forgeries, the name of Mr.
Springer having been placed on them
without his knowledge or consent. Other
notes, which were in the hands of other
parties, were also declared by Mr. Spring
er to be forgeries. Mr. Springer paid all
notes which he had indorsed for the Rob
inson Printing House. The Chatham
Bank, as the largest loser by the trans
actions of Robinson, is believed to intend
to push the prosecution in the event of his
capture, w'hleh is regarded as practically
assured.
Robinson had been in business here for
a number of years. While it was known
that he was having considerable financial
trouble, his friends were surprised, after
his precipitate departure, to find that the
grave charge of forgery was hanging over
him. No definite statement of the omount
of forged paper has been given the public,
but it is said to run tip toward $5,000. In
addition, there was quite a number of
worthless checks afloat when the disclos
ures came which forced Robinson to leave
Savannah.
MARRIED AT MAHANOY CITY'.
Mr. W. H. Hoffman of Savannah
Wedn Mlss Willielinine Dipper.
Mr, William H. Hoffman of Savannah,
and Miss WUhelmine Dipper of Mahanoy
City, Pa., were married yesterday at the
home of the bride’s parents at that place.
The wedding was a very quiet one, and
only the members of the family and a few'
personal friends of the bride were pres
ent at the ceremony.
The bride is a charming and highly cul
tured young lady, having spent much of
her time in traveling through Europe, and
America. She has visited Savannah and
made many friends while here. She is
the daughter of Mr. G. T. Dipper of Ma
hanoy City. Mr. Hoffman is a well known
Savannahlan. Asa photographer he has
extended his reputation far beyond this
section, having contested successfully ot
the National Photographers' convention
for three consecutive years. This year he
will bring home with him another gold
medql as the result of hln exhibition.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman will travel in the
North until Oct. 1, when they will re
turn to Savannah and will reside at No.
•123 Bull street.
ORDERS EXPECTED DAILY.
Tybro's X'olunleer Troops to goon
Leave for Home to Muster Out.
It Is expected that orders will come in
a day or two lor moving the two compa
nies of North Carolina troops at Tybee to
Raleigh, N. C., where the regiment to
which they belong Is to lie mustered out
of the service. Orders have been issued
for the transportation of the six companies
of the regiment camped on St. Simons Isl
and. The Plant System placed cars at
Brunswick yesterday for them, and they
will start for home to-night.
DO YOU FEEL DEPRESSED ?
Use Horsford’s Arid Phosphate.
It invigorates the nerves, stimulates di
gestion, and relieves mental depression.
Especially valuable to tired bruin-work
ers,— ad..
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 9, 1898.
A HITCH IN HOUSE DRAINAGE.
COUNCIL ASKED TO INDEMNIFY THE
CONTRACTORS.
Messrs. Miles and Arndt Made Their
Hltl Conditioned on the Comple
tion of the System by December,
ns Specified by the City—Ex
tending: the Work Over Fonr Year*
More Make It Cost Them More.
Connell Has Not Yet Taken Any
Action—W ork May Re Began Oct. 1.
It now looks as If there will be a hitch
before the house drainage contract is
awarded to Messrs. Miles & Bradt, as de
cided on by Council, since that firm has
opened its eyes to the probable effect of the
clause requiring that the work be done in
four sections, a section to be completed
annually. This condition puts an entirely
different complexion on the matter, and
one the contractors say, they should have
known at the outset.
The successful bidders are wondering
what the real cost will be in executing the
work by sections. An entirely new light is
thrown on the contract, as the estimate
Was for the work as a whole, whereas It
Is pow to be done in parts, because of
which fact the cost may exceed the con
tract estimates.
Realizing this division may materially af
fect their contract, the contractors have
called Council’s attention to the matter,
and asked certain concessions. Mr. Bradt
appeared before the meeting yesterday,and
presented his 6ide of the matter, but the
hoard did not take any action on the prop
osition he made.
Another point which, it is said, may
affect the contract is that estimates have
been made on the present cost of material,
and not on what it will be two or three
years hence. It is understood Mr. Bradt
brought this also to the attention of the
board and asked if the city w'ould indem
nify his firm against such additional cost
for material after the expiration of the
time in which it was originally intended
to complete the work. Just how this could
be done is not known, unless by a com
parison of bills, which it is said the board
would not consent to. It is therefore a
matter to be hereafter decided, in case the
city is inclined to so qualify the contract,
in view of the resolution to extend the
work over four years. An arrangement of
some sort may be made by the board
looking to the removal of these objections
by Miles & Bradt, but in case an agree
ment appears improbable, it is said Cran
ford &. Cos., the next lowest bidders, may
be offered the contract on the same con
ditions.
Speaking of the matter yesterday, a
party Interested in the firm of Miles &
Bradt stated he did not believe there was
any doubt but the firm would reach a
thorough understanding with the city,
and that the work would proceed without
interruption. He thought the city would
make such concessions as the change in
the time for executing the work demand
ed. There is no disposition, he said, to
ask anything further than what will en
able the firm to do the work under their
estimate.
In the event Miles & Bradt do the work
they will commence Oct. 1. Everything
necessary for starting ts now on hand, or
will he provided by that time. As the firm
has not done any sewer work of any
consequence, it was thought there might
be some delay on this account in the
event they were awarded the contract.
Mr. Bradt stated this would not be the
case, however, and that considerable ma
chinery is now on hand, which can be
used In carrying on the work. Such im
plements as it will be necessary to buy
can be shipped from the manufacturers to
Savannah, it is stated, about as quick as
from the firm’s headquarters in Atlanta.
If this work Is done by Miles & Bradt,
it will not be executed by Them alone, but
a portion will be done by MeKenna &
Welsh, the local contractors and plumb
ers. These firms will enter into an ar
rangement so that they may work togeth
er to complete the work, (he firm of Me-
Kenna & Welsh to he sub-contractors.
It is understood this firm will do that
part of the work where small pipes aro to
be laid, while Miles & Bradt will execute
the more difficult portion themselves,
such as the outlets, and other places where
there will lie troublesome excavating.
The turn the situation takes will be
watched with considerable interest by all
concerned. While those of the contractors
talked to express no uneasiness about
losing the plum, yet the members of Coun
cil dissatisfied with the recent action in
recognizing Miles & Bradt, may wield an
influence to bring about a change in the
matter. There is no one in the city now
to push the bid of Cranford & 00., but
in the event there is any rupture in the
present, arrangement with the lowest bid
ders, the city may make that firm some
kind of proposition.
Nothing whatever was said yesterday
about the resignation of Alderman Owens
in caucus from (he drainage committee.
The fact that he is chairman of the house
drainage committee makes it highly im
portant that he remain in his present po
sition. There is no question but he has
reconsidered his intention at the strong
solicitation of his fellow aldermen, as welt
as Mayor Meldrim, and will overlook any
slight difference there may have lieen be
tween himself and those of the board who
advocated accepting the lowest bid against
the recommendation of the committee. It
is understood Alderman Owens will re
main at the head of the committee, and
continue his efficient services in bringing
about a successful completion of the work.
RI LE AGAINST JOHNSON.
Col. Geo. T. Cnnn Administrator of
Lieut. Morgan's Estate.
In the matter of rule against Sol C.
Johnson, temporary administrator of the
estate of B. Franklin Murphy, to show
cause why he should not be removed from
his trust, a hearing was had In the Court
of Ordinary yesterday, and a decision
rendered ordering that a permanent ad
ministrator shall qualify on the estate.
W. 11. Harper filed an application for per
manent letters of administration on the
estate.
Temporary letters of administration up
on the estate of Lieut. Henry S. Morgan,
who was drowned at Tybee, were granted
to George T. Cann.
Wm. J. Taylor, guardian of prop
erly of Kate L. Hughes, nee Chrisial,
minor, filed his resignation and William
W. Hughes was appointed in his stead.
ONE THOUSAND
Beautiful Mali Pockets.
Just received, I.COO beautiful wall
pockets, to be presented to all pur
chasers of any of the following articles:
1 pound Thca-Ncetcir tea 60c.
I pound baking powder 45c.
1 pound best pepper 40c.
1 pound liest mustard toe.
50c. worth of extracts or 50c. worth tea.
$1 worth of cofTce or 70c. worth of tea
and coffee.
Remember the days, Friday and Satur
day this week. The G.-eat Atlantic and
Pacific Tea Company, loti Broughton
Afreet, west.—ad.
MR. BYOK PERMANENT RECEIY ER.
Judge KalUgant Hefnses a. Co-Re
cclver In the Gray Cane.
Judge Falligant refused yesterday to ap
point Mr. Christopher P. Gray co-receiver
in the case of H. B. Claflin & Cos., and
others against Christopher Gray & Son,
and made Mr. Max L. Byck, the tempo
rary receiver, permanent receiver of the
stock.
Mr. Gray, through his attorneys, Messrs.
Erwin, dußignon & Chisholm, filed a peti
tion asking to be appointed co-receiver.
He presented the affidavits of Messrs.
John Flannery and Wm. B. Metzger to
show that his appointment in that capac
ity would be beneficial to the estate. He
stated that he was familiar with the
estate, and did not seek the appointment
for the purpose of getting any commis
sions, but on account of his interest in the
estate. Judge Falligant decided that the
appointment of a co-reeeiver was unnec
essary at this time, after hearing argu
ments of counsel on both sides, and de
clined to make it.
The answer of Christopher P. Gray and
the other defendants to the petition for re
ceiver was also fiied by their attorneys.
The answer specifically denies the charge
that there has been any wasting of the
assets of the firm, and says that the
diminution in the profits has been due to
the dullness in trade for some time past.
It is also stated that the stock and prop
erly was heavily encumbered at the time
of the death of Christopher Gray, and
that the firm still owes large amounts.
Mr. Gray denies that he refused to wind
up the business at the request of those
interested. He says, however, that owing
to the heavy Indebtedness of the estate,
he thinks it would be a good thing for the
court to take hold of the property and
wind up the business. He says ho has
never been a partner in the firm, and that
since the death of his father he has mere
ly managed the business for the estate.
Upon application of the plaintiff's
through their counsel, Messrs. Garrard,
Meldrim & Newman, Judge Falligant
signed an order appointing Mr. Byck per
manent receiver of the stock, both here
and in Augusta. He directed the receiver
to bring the Augusta stock to Savannah,
to keep up the insurance, employ all the
necessary help, and to sell out the stock
at private sale for the highest prices for
cash. The funds are to be deposited in
bank, subject to the order of the court.
Receiver Byck was also Instructed to
employ an agent In Augusta to rent the
improved property there, either as a
whole or in parcels. Separate accounts
are to be kept of the real and personal
property. The receiver was required to
give bond in the sum of $15,000, and the
defendants were directed to turn over all
of the stock to him and to refrain from
interference in any way.
Receiver Byck said the stock would be
put, on sale to-morrow. He has been
busily engaged in getting the Augusta
stock to Savannah, and in making an in
ventory of all the stock, fixtures and ac
counts on hand. That work will be con
cluded to-day, and the store on Brough
ton street will be open for business to
morrow.
KILLED BY' A LIVE WIRE.
Feed Wire for a Trolley Causes tlie
Dentil of a Negro YY’omnn.
Mary Shaw, a colored woman, about 40
years old, ran Into a live wire at Ott and
Gwinnett streets last night shortly before
10 o’clock, and was almost Instantly kill
ed.
The woman lived on Gwinnett street,
east of the Waters road. She worked in
the city, and was in the haliit of going
home that way after finishing her work.
Last night she was walking along Gwin
nett street, when a live wire struck her
right in the abdomen, burning her clear
through the flesh in 'a horrible manner.
Coroner Goette was notified and went out
and made an investigation. He found that
the wire belonged to the street railroad
company, being a feed wire for the trol
ley. How It happened to be down is not
known. The woman leaves two children.
The coroner will hold an inquest to-day.
CONFEDERATE ROSTERS.
Commissioners Appointed to Get
Those for This Section.
Judge Hampton L. Ferrill has receiv
ed the blanks for making rosters of the
companies which took part in the late
war, a W'ork which is to be done in ac
cordance with an act of the last legisla
ture.
Judge Ferrill has appointed Messrs. A.
McC. Duncan, Robert Saussy and H. M.
Branch commissioners to look after this
work, and get up the rosters of the com
panies which went from this section. It
is said about twenty companies w'ent from
Savannah, and while it will be a difficult
matter to get the names of all their mem
bers, a great many of them can be se
cured. .
It is said much trouble Is being expe
rienced In Ribb, Fulton and other coun
ties in getting commissioners to do this
work, owing to the fact that no compen
sation is provided for.
FUNERAL OF MR. 1,. Y'. GIBBS.
Attended ly the Confederate Y'eter
nns* Association.
The funeral of Mr. Leonard Y. Gibbs,
who died in the Savannah hospital Tues
day, took place yesterday morning. The
service was conducted in the chapel of
the Independent Presbyterian Church by
Rev. William A. Nisbet.
Mr. Gibbs was a member of the Confed
erate Veterans’ Association, and his com
rades were among those who attended.
The service was simple but impressive
throughout, and the experience of one
who has met life’s duties faithfully, was
related touchingly and impressively.
The pall bearers were Messrs. F. D.
Bloodworth, M. A. Cohen, W. D. Har
den. J. H. H. Osborne, and two represen
tatives from the Ancient Landmark Lodge
of Masons. The interment was In Laurel
Grove.
■STAYING IN THE GULF.
The SI or 111 Developing In the East
Gulf Had Not Moved Out Last Night.
The storm reported yesterday afternoon
as developing in the Gulf of Mexico had
not left that region last night, and there
were some reasons to hope that it would
remain in the birthplace of cyclones. The
maximum velocity of w’inds in that sec
tion was thirty-five miles, with some heavy
rainfalls. The weather bureau is keeping
close w itch for developments and the
usual public advices will be given as soon
as there are any indications of its moving
in this direction, or of its increasing in
intensity.
THE LADIES.
The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladles may use Syrup of Figs
under all conditions, makes it their favor
ite remedy. To get the true and genuine
article, look for the name of the Califor
nia Fig Syrup Cos. printed on the bottom
of the package. For sale by all druggists.
CHATHAMS GET HOME TO'DAY.
HAVE BROKEN CAMP AT GRIFFIN
FOR A MONTH’S FURLOUGH.
Brn Rand YVIII Await Them at the
Depot Here and at the Armory
They Will He Greeted by Military
Friends—Refreshment* Will He
Provided and the Reunion Will Be
Thoroughly Enjoyable—State Arms
Not to He Brought Hack to the
Armories—Lieut. Comer and a
Guard to Remain nt Gridin.
The Chatham Artillery will "come
marching home this morning” on a thirty
days furlough. Yesterday the paymaster
arrived at the camp at Griffin and pro
ceeded to pay them off for the month
of August. This was all that was neces
sary as a preliminary to the furloughing
of the men. As soon as it was assured
that the men would start for Savannah,
Capt. Walker telegraphed Lieut. Cann,
stating that they would leave Griffin last
night, coming home over the Southern
and Plant System and arrivng at Sa
vannah this morning at 10:10 o’clock, city
time. In the absence of Lieuts. Cann and
Carson the telegram was sent to Lieut.
Harry S. Dreese.
Arrangements have been made to have
a brass band at the depot to meet the
soldiers. There will be no escort in uni
form, it not being considered proper in
military circles for state volunteers to
meet United Stales troops who are mere
ly on a furlough. Many of the Chathams
will be on hand at the depot in citizen
dress, with other friends of the returning
soldiers, to give them a hearty welcome.
Others will gather at the armory, to
which the men will march at once. There
ample and satisfactory refreshments to
hungry and thirsty men will be awaiting
them and there will be an hour or two of
good cheer. There will doubtless be some
brief speeches and a general hand-shak
ing.
The men of Battery B will have to be
back at Griffin on Oct. 8. At that time
it is the belief that they will be mustered
out of the government service without
any delay, beyond that necessary for their
physical examination, and the settlement
of all their accounts with the government.
While on furlough they receive full pay,
with commutation of rations, and after
being mustered out they will, it is under
stood, be transported home at the govern
ment’s expense.
A special to the Morning News
from Griffin says that on his
arrival there yesterday morning,
Capt. NN alker telephoned the paymas
ter in Atlanta and asked him to come
down to the camp and pay his men off, so
that they could go home and enjoy their
furloughs by going to work. The pay
master cheerfully complied, came down to
Griffin in the afternoon, and was met at
the depot by a sergeant’s guard and es
corted to camp, where the men were lined
up and given the money due them. Short
ly after 10 o'clock last night the men left
for Savannah via Jesup. Lieut. H. M.
Comer, Jr., and a detail of ten men were
left behind to guard the property of the
battery.
Anent the coming mustering out of Bat
tery B, and the probable mustering out of
other Georgia troops in the course of a
few months, at the latest, it is said that
there is considerable trouble in store for
some of the volunteers, growing out of
the misapprehension that the articles en
trusted to them by the government were a
sort of gift. The government will require,
it is stated, that every article be account
ed for. Every officer or man in the vol
unteer service will have to account for
all property entrusted to him before he
is mustere out. If any articles have been
lost they must be paid for. White none
of the Georgians may be so unfortunate
as to lose part of their pay in this way,
it is more than intimated in dispatches
from Washington that many others have.
A rather surprising statement has been
sent out from Washington to the effect
that the guns taken by the volunteers
from those belonging to the state troops
will not be returned to the armories of the
local forces, as is generally supposed would
be the case. Instead of being turned into
the armories they will be retained by the
government for the time being, at least.
It is said that it is the intention of the
war department to again supply the states
when the guns and other equipments are
accounted for, but in order to keep a
straight account in the department records
it is necessary to have them turned in to
the government.
Considerable arms were taken from the
Savannah companies and it was the belief
that as soon as the commands from this
city were mustered out, they would bring
their guns home with them. There is apt
to be a decided kick against such a ruling
as the one mentioned, but as the guns
are regarded as government property loan
ed to the states, the war department will
doubtless adhere to Its resolution.
NO TREE CENSUS TAKEN.
Estimated That Many Trees Have
lleen Destroyed.
It has been suggested that the Park and
Tree Commission might take a census of
the trees remaining since the storm. This
has been the custom of some of their pre
decessors, and has always proven a mat
ter of great Interest to the many interested
in this culture.
The last census of the trees In the city
was taken some time ago by Ur. George
H. Stone, the former chairman. He went
in his buggy mornings, making his way
from street to street during the cooler part
of the day, and counting the trees as he
progressed. Each day a number of streets
were traversed, until finally the tnsk was
complete. Ur. Stone found there were 12,000
trees in the city. A large number of these
have been destroyed, however, so that now
it is estimated that there are only about
8,000 or 9.000.
The commissioners have not expressed
themselves as to whether they intend to
take a census. It is likely a meeting will
soon be held for the purpose of electing
officers, since the recent resignations and
new appointments, and the matter may be
talked over then.
THE CASE DISMISSED.
Driver AY ho linn Into n Bicyclist Not
Prosecuted.
Recorder Ravenel tried the negro In
rolice Court yesterday charged with care
less driving and running into a lady at
Jefferson and Broughton streets, an ac
count of which was given in yesterday's
Morning News.
There was no effort to prosecute the
case, and the accused was dismissed. The
police are making a strong effort to put
a stop to careless, reckless driving, and
are arresting all offenders. An excuse is
always offered, however, and it is very
seldom any of the offenders before the
Recorder are punished.
Swallowed a Needle and Died.
A tailor in Chicago accidentally swal
lowed a needle and died as a result of the
inflammation set up by the small needle.
Little things frequently have great pow
er, as is soon In a few small doses of the
famous Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters,
which, however, has an entirely different
effect from the needle In this notice. The
Bitters make nervous, weak and sickly
persons strong and well again. 'They are
ulso good for dyspepsia and constipation,
—ad.
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POWDER
Absolutely Pure
FOUR MAYORS IN' FOUR MONTHS.
How Sunday Music Han t|>rt the
Municipality of Thunderbolt.
The Thunderbolt municipality is in dire
trouble. Four Mayors in four tnonthß Is
tire record, and, according to some of the
citizens of the neighboring burg, an effort
may be made to secure still another.
A prominent citizen of that troubled su
burb went to see Judge Hampton L. Fer
rill yesterday with a view to determining
whether another election for commission
ers of Warsaw, as It Is technically known,
cannot be ordered, in view of the fact, as
he alleges, that there hav6 been violations
of the charter.
Judge Ferrill did not give any decided
answer, but the matter will be looked into
with a view to seeing whether any relief
can be given. The alleged violations of
the charter are brought about by the fact
that in the evolutions of commissioners
there are only two of the original mem
bers elected by the people of Thunder
bolt left on the board. The others have
folded their tents and silently stole away.
This “muchly Mayored” town has had
considerable to contend with of late. Five
commissioners were elected nearly five
months ago. At the first meeting of the
board an effort was made to pass an or
dinance prohibiting Sunday music within
the sacred confines of that staid old com
munity. It was a sacrilege, four of.the
members said, to permit songs to be sung
and pianos to be played there on the Sab
bath day. Mayor L. W. Nelson presided
at that meeting, but he could not consist
ently countenance such an abridgement
of the probervial liberties of Thunderbolt,
and before the meeting was over he re
signed, not only as Mayor, but as a mem
ber of the board.
Mayor R. E. Reitze was the next official
head of that municipality. In the mean
time it seems his brother members of the
board had weakened somewhat on the
Sunday music prohibition, and he soon
resigned, because they would not uphold
him in the rigid enforcement of the or
dinance. Thus Mayor No. 2 folded his tent.
The next -Mayor was Commissioner Wil
liam Gray. Commissioner Gray, Mayor
No. 3, appears to have views of his own
•regarding the anti-Sunday music law. He
was almost as strong an advocate of it
as was ex-Mayor Reitze. But soon some
thing happened against which he, too,
had to protest. A party named Miller was,
by his brother commissioners, granted
permission to keep an ali-night dance
house four nights in the week. This he
thought was carrying things too far, and
Mayor No. 3 tendered his resignation and
folded his tent.
At last Tuesday night’s meeting Mr.
Maxime J. Desvergers was chosen Mayor
*-o. 4. He is a recent acquisition to the
board of commissioners, which is com
posed now of Messrs. Sheppard, Cler,
Toomer and Desvergers, there being no
fifth man. Messrs. Sheppard and Cler are
the only members of the board elected by
the people who remain. Mr. Nelson re
signed in May and the fourth Mayor has
just been chosen.
Thus are the residents of ThundeAolt
sorely troubled over their internal affairs,
and for these reasons they want to call
the whole thing off, and elect anew board.
The result will be awaited with much in
terest. The only question now is, will the
Warsawites make it Mayor No. 5 within
five months? Such a record would be hard
to beat.
REPORTS SHOW MUCH DAMAGE.
Latest Advices Are to Effeet That
Long Staple Cotton Is Ilailly Hart.
Further advices from the counties in thrs
Section growing sea island cotton confirms
the earlier statements that the crop has
been considerably damaged by the storm
and heavy rains coming upon top of the
rains, which had previously damaged it
to some extent. Letters continue to come
to the factors In Savannah from planters
deploring the losses that have fallen upon
them. Some are written in a despairing
tone, and It is evident that in Builoch,
Emanuel, Tattnall and some other coun
ties the loss to the growers of long sta
ple cotton has been quite serious.
Married at Trinity Parsonage.
Mr. W. M. Hughes and Miss Katie Chrls
tal were married at the parsonage of
Trinity Methodist Church by Rev. J. H.
Scruggs Monday evening. Only a few in
timate friends being present. Mr. Hugnee
has been connected with the Savannah
fire department for''several years and be
ing strictly attentive to his duties, is
generally commended by the officers of
the department. Miss Christal is quite
popular among her many friends who wish
her a long and happy life.
llad Nettle Hash.
"Our little daughter had nettle rash and
was fretful all the time.We decided to give
her Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and when she had
taken a few bottles she was cured. She
is not naturally strong, but Hood’s Sarsa
parilla seems to give her strength.” Mrs
J. Henderson, Evansville, Ga.
Hood's Pills cure all liver ills. Easy
to take, easy to operate; reliable, sure.
25c.—ad.
FALK CLOTHING CO.
Moved to tlie Corner of Congress
and Whitaker Street*.
The Falk Clothing Company has moved
into its new quarters at 102 Congress
street, corner of Whitaker. It is the stand
where Falk carried on a successful busi
ness for a number of years in the past,
and where an endeavor will bo made to
re-estahiisli the corner as a center for
the retail clothing trade. A halDprice
sale has been Inaugurated to introduce
the "Falk Corner” to the public. In an
advertisement in to-day’s Morning News
it is announced that all of ihe stock of
men's, boys and children's clothing car
ried over from last season, together with
the entire stock of hats and summer cloth
ing and furnishings, will be sold at half
price.
Mr. Max Lehwald, who has been with
the firm for several years, will continue
to serve his friends nt the new store.
For Over Fifty Years.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. It soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colic, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Twenty-live cents a jjot
tle,—<L,
THE GORRIE
ice midi Cos,
—o —
Manufacturers of Ice from Dis
tilled Artesian Water.
—o
On and after this date until
further notice, we will sell our
ice at one price, no difference if
you pay cash or buy tickets,
thus giving the poor same
chance as the ones more able to
buy tickets.
a CENTS FOR JO POUNDS,
lo CENTS FOR 80 POUNDB.
IS CENTS FOR SO POUNDS.
5*5 CENTS FOR 100 POUNDS,
We sell tickets at above prices, or
you can buy direct from wagon at same
rate. We have eighteen wagons on the
streets; we have capacity enough to
take and execute all orders: we have
150 tons daily at our disposal, We
want to sell it, we want your trade; we
guarantee polite and prompt service.
Remember the yellow Wagons.
lie Goi lee in
Henri Cos.
Office, Room 12. Provident Building.
TELEPHONES o, 478, 3 8s.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
THE LINE TO
Asheville,
Hot Springs
And Other Resorts
IN THE MOUNTAINS OF YVESTEHX
NORTH CAROLINA.
“THE LAND OF THE SKY.”
SPECIAL RATES FOR SUMMER
TOURISTS.
Trains leaving Columbia 8:30 a. m. for
Asheville. Pullman drawing room buffet
sleeping car.
Train leaving Columbia 11:30 a. m. for
Asheville. Parlor car after June 5, 1898.
For full Information call on any agent
of this company or its connections.
R. L. SEAY, Union Ticket Agent, Co
lumbia, S. C.
J. B. HEYWARD, Traveling Passenger
Agent, Augusta, Ga.
S. H. HARDWICK, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga.
B. B. Neal, F. P. Millard,
President Vice President.
NEAL-MILLARD CO.
Bay and Whitaker Streets.
—Dealers in—
pus, oils is mitts,
Steamboat and Mill Supplies,
Sasb, Doors and Blinds,
Lime, Cement and Plaster,
-AND—
BUILDERS’ HARDWARE.
SAVANNAH, GA.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
ASHEVILLE COLLEGE
For Young Women. Elegant equipments,
l.est, sanitary appointments. Beautiful grounds,
•even acres. Oners College course* with degree*,
Sominanr courses with diploma, and Preparatory
school or heat type, which admita to Wellesley auu
Smith on certificate. No school in the country
offer*better advantage* in Manic and Art. G/mria-
Bl'im wßll equipped. Stndents have use of Van-
Arboretum. Climate delightful all the year.
ARCHIBALD A. JONKS, Prest., Asheville, N. 0.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL,'
NEAR ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA,
For Boys. The 60th year opens Sept. 28. 1898.
Important additional improvements in build
ings and equipment.
Illustrated catalogue sent on apolieation.
L. M. BLACKFORD, M. A.. Principal.
JOHN G. BUTLER
DEALER IN
Paints, Oils, and Glass, Sash Doors,
Blinds and Builders’ Supplies, Plain anj
Decorative Wall Paper, Foreign and Do
mestic Cements, Lime, Plaster and Hair,
Sole Agents for Asbestine Cold Water
Paint.
20 Congress street, west, and 19 St Julies
street, west.
BLOOD POISON
liMfL lUU colored Spots. Aches,Old
Ulcers in Mouth, Hair Falling:' Write rooii
KEIDIUYCO. lOVi Masonic Temple. Chicago,
11L, for proofs of cures. Capital IAoO.OOO. Worst
cases cured in 15 to lift days. 100-page book fre*
PLUMBING, STEAM AND MS FITTII3
By Competent Workmen at Reasonable
Figures.
l. a. McCarthy.
All i*ork aunt- unucr lay supervision. I
full supply of Globes, Chandeliers, Steaa
and Gas Fittings of all the latest styles, el
142 and 114 DRAYTON STREET-
J. D. WEED & CO.,
TERNS PLATES—Following brands
PULASKI. CHATHAM.
TXBEE. TACOMA.
CARLO. OGLETHORP3I
OLD STYLE. _
OLD NEWSPAPERS. * tor S Bt% a
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