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8 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. fffil 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. 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