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HARRY M’LEC'D FATALLY SHOT.
SHUCK IX THE MiCK BY V BILLET
FIIiEU AT CORII Kll ACIvKY
Jo tin Sherlock, a Drunken Vitro,
Angered li> n Blow Returned to
Take Kracken'* Lite Hio Bullet
IVent Awry, nnd Food Inspector
MeLeod Is the Victim—Curried to
the Hospital in Almost n Dying
Condition—‘dierloeU Arrested by
Detective llarrett.
Food Inspector Harry A. McLeod was
probably fatally shot last right in Cord
KratchenV grttn grocery at Bay and West
Broad streets. The bullet that struck him,
and which will no doubt prove fatal, was
aimed at Kracken, hut went wild and
struck the inspector, who was behind the
counter at the time.
John Sherlock, the. negro who did the
shooting,’ darted from the place like a
flash after trying to kill the proprietor,
going down West Brood street in tin direc
tion of the Knickerbocker Ice Company’s
stables, where he is employed as a driver.
As he passed tho house of Detective
James J. Barrett, on Indian siroet, how
ever, the alarm was given, and the de
tective soon afterward captured the negro
in the ice company's stables, crouched in
the dark in a wagon, and threatening to
kill the first man who laid hands on him.
It was about 7 o'clock that Inspector
McLeod and a friend stopped in Kracken’e
place on their way south on West Broad
street. Their intention was to catch a oar,
but seeing none at the lime, 71 was sug
gested they wait at tho store. They went
inside, and as Inspector McLeod is on
familiar terms with the proprietor, he
went behind the count< r in the saloon
and made himself at home, while. his
friend remained on the other side. Kraek
en was at supper at the time, having left
the saloon shortly lx fore and after he
had had a dispute with the negro Sher
lock.
This former occurrence the proprietor
had with the negro was not known to the
unsuspecting visitors, but it accounts for
the shooting which came in the nature of
a thunder clap to Inspector McLeod, and
all others around except Kracken.
The negro went into the store about 6
o'clock, being then under the influence of
liquor, and asked for ten cents worth of
whisky, which was given him. He then
asked the proprietor to refund fifteen
cents in change, declaring he had paid a
quarter. lie was told ho had paid no
money, but denied this, and then an argu
ment started between him and
Kracken. The negro protested he had
paid a quarter, while the proprietor held
to the contrary. Hot words were exchang
ed, but the negro seemed most aggravated,
and applied an epithet which caused
Kracken to grab an iron twine holder
and let it fly. The negro was struck over
the eye, the blow inflicting tin ugly gash.
This seemed enough for him, at least for
the time being, and he left in the direction
of Broughton street.
On returning in about an libur, he went
into the saloon and called "for a drink.
Jim Connally was tending the bar, and
Inspector McLeod and his friend wore also
present. The negro had a piece of plaster
over the gash, but no one seemed (o know
anything about the former difficulty, and
did not, therefore, use a precaution. He
called for a drink, which was given him,
about which time, it is said, Kracken
stepped behind the bar from the room
where he had been'eating. He and in
spector McLeod were standing close to
gether, w hen the negro threw down a dol
lar for the drink.
It seems his next move, which was on
the heels of putting down the dollar, was
to draw a gun, and aim it ostensibly at
Kracken. He fired almost instantly, but
the ball went wide ol its mark and struck
poor McLeod In the Ueck. He fell un
conscious to the floor, his head striking
against Kracken’s feet. It ail came un
expected to him, as he is said to have
known absolutely nothing of the previous
difficulty, and did not suspect the negro
was there for trouble.
Kracken rushed to a partition door
which connects the two departments of
the store, but he there found himself con
fronted with the desperate assailant, whose
thirst for revenge was not yet quenched.
Again the negro aimed al his intended vic
tim and fired, hut as in (lie first case,
the bullet struck elsewhere, iodging in
the wall. But by this time it seems Krack
en had gotten a pistol, and as the shoot
ing had attracted outsiders, the negro
thought it best to flee. He accordingly
rushed out, a number of bystanders crying
out to catch him, and hid in the ice wag
on, where he was taken in by Detective
Barrett.
In the meantime Inspector McLeod
was lying unconscious in the store, and
suffering from a loss of blood. Dr. Rob- !
ert G. Norton and Dr. William E. Norton
were called, *nd were soon at the store,
doing all possible for the unfortunate
man. The ball had entered the neck an
inch below the Adam's apple, and had
penetrated the windpipe, so that breath
ing was almost impossible. They ins. rted
a tube in the windpipe, which closed the
torn part, and made breathing easier. The
ball lodged in the back of the neck, but
on account of the condition of the wound
ed man, there was no aiivmpt to remove
it. Everything possible was done for him
there by the attending physicians, Health
Officer LeHardy, and other friends who
gathered.
It was decided thiv bettor attention could
be given al the Savannah Hospital than
elsewhere, so the Inspector was removed
there. Dr. Charlton, the family physician,
had been summoned to the hospital, and
after consultation, it was decided to re
move the tube In the windpipe, take out
all clotted blood, and then replace It.
While this seemed to give some relief,
still it was apparent fatal results were al
most sure to follow. Ono of the physicians
stated Inspector McLeod had one chance
out of a hundred for recovery.
Besides members of his l'utnly, consist
ing of his wife and four bright little
ones, a large number of anxious friends
gathered at the hospital, eager to hear
something encouraging as to the pros
pects of a recov- ry. The physicians hold
out all the hope they could, hut they wore
clearly of opinion there was not much
chance for Inspector McLeod to survive th.
terrible wound. It is feared the result is
even worse than now appears, which
causes the physicians to feel uneasy about
the case.
That such an unfortunate thing overtook
Inspector McLeod will be a source of the
keenest regret to his friends. He has ac
quired many acquaintances since p,.ins
connected w ith the health office „s Cos ,and
inspector, many of whom ate among the
business men, who regard him very hlgh
ly for his Justice and impartiality in his
dealings with them. They will hoi*- for
ills recovery, and eagerly await reports
from his bedside.
The liegro Sh* rlock was lodged in the
police barracks, hut w hen seen by a Morn
ing News repi. si ntative was too drunk to
talk. He is about -’3 years of age, light
colored, and has an unpleasant look. There
a over his left eye, made by the
twine holder thrown by Kraeken. The
. ““ to have tola the detectives
didu c cur© who he dhot, and when i>ut
under arrest he said to the detective:
“1 would have shot any one else but you."
McLeod Die** Till* Morning,
At 2:30 o'clock this morning a telephone
message was received from the hospital
giving the information that McLeod died
at 2:20 o'clock.
KOI It DIVISIONS NOW,
Important C'linmse* lit the Plan of
Operating the Central.
Beginning with next Thursday, the main
line of the Central Railroad will Ite oper
ated in two divisions, each with a super
intendent charged with the responsibility
of maintaining it in proper order and se
curing the greatest efficiency possible from
the forces entrusted to him.
The cutting in two of the main stem
was decided on, owing to the imposstbil
ily of one man, no matter how active and
efficient, giving to all the details that at
tention which they require. Supt. Epper
son had about COO miles of track under his
charge, which is considered entirely too
much for one superintendent to handle,
and in addition hud the supervision of the
great terminals of the company. More
assistance was needed, it was believed, to
secure the best results, and, in accordance
with this view of the management, several
changes were made, ns announced in the
following circular, sent out yesterday:
"Lines between Savannah and Macon,
including Savannah yard and terminals,
between Mlllen and Augusta, and the
Bruton and Pint ora Hai.road, will consti
tute lirst division.
"Air. T. S. Moi.se Is appointed superin
tendent of the first division, with head
quarters at Savannah, Ga.
"Lines between Macon and Atlanta, in
cluding Macon yard and terminals, be
tween Griffin and Carrollton, Barnesville
and Thomaston, Macon and Athens and
Gordon and Covington will constitute the
second division.
"Mr. B. C. Epperson, superintendent,
with headquarters at Macon, Ga.
Lines between Alacon and Eufaula,
Montgomery and Eufaula, Smithville and
Columbia, Cuthbert and Fort Gaines, Fort
Valley and Perry, Fort Valley and Co
lumbus and Eufaula and Ozark will con
stitute the third division.
"Air. J. H. Hall, superintendent, with
headquarters at Aiacon, Ga.
“Lines between Columbus and Birming
ham, Opelika and Roanoke, Columbus'and
Greenville, Columbus and Amerleus, Co
lumbus and Searight will constitute the
fohrlh divison.
"Air. ,1. T. Johnson is appointed super
intendent of the fourth division, with
headquarters at Columbus, Ga.”
Air. T. S. Aloise, the superintendent of
the ‘Savannah division, has been superin
tendent for the Columbus division. He
was formerly locate*l here and is well
known to many Savannahians.
LMr. J. T. Johnson, who becomes super
intendent of the fourth division, haE been
trainmaster at Columbus.
STRAUSS SHORT IV ACCOUNTS.
City Salesman for Smith Bron. Sud
denly Leaves the City.
Henry Strauss, city salesman and col
lector for Messrs. Smith Bros., whole
sale grocers, left the city yesterday morn
ing short in his accounts to his employ
ers by several hundred dollars.
Strauss has been in tho employ of this
firm for sometime, having been given a
position after losing his place at the Sa
vannah Brewery for the same cause. He
was, strictly speaking, a city salesman but
was permitted to make collections from
his customers. For sometime he went
along all right and nothing wrong was
suspected. Yesterday morning he was seen
at the Central Railroad depot, and it is
supposed he took the train either for
Macon or Atlanta. .! 'pon an investigation
of Ids workings, hie employers found, it
is said, that he was short by over $2OO in
his collections, and how much more will
develop only after a full Investigation
had been made.
The matter was placed In the hands of
the police at once, and a warrant for lar
ceny after trust, which had been sworn
out, was turned over to Chief McDermott.
Telegrams were sent to all points giving
descriptions of him, and it is thought
his arrest is almost certain to follow.
It is pretty certain, too, that, if he is
brought back to Savannah, he will be
prosecuted.
Strauss was formerly In the employ of
the Savannah Brewing Company as col
lector, a similar position to that which
he held with Smith Bros. He fell behind
in his accounts there to the extent of
more than $l,OOO. This amount was made
good by relatives and friends, and there
was no prosecution. Nevertheless he lost
his position with the brewery. Believing
that he would not again be guilty of such
acts, Messrs, Smith Bros, gave him a
good position, and thus does their kindness
seem to have been rewarded.
STILL IN THE OI'LF.
The Latest Storm Shows No Inclina
tion to Move In Tills Direction.
The Gulf storm is showing much tenac
ity and vitality. For two days it has lin
gered to the east of Port Eads, ns though
loth to leave that neighborhood. Last
night at 8 o’clock the wind there was but
twenty-four miles an hour, with a nasty
rain falling. During the day he wind ve
locity had been about thirty miles an
hour. Port Eads is several hundred miles
from Savannah, and as long ns the storm
is satisfied with that locality the people of
Savannah will express no objection to its
remaining there until it wears out its
strength. So far there have been no signs
of any desire on its part to wander from
the place of its inception.
TO LE A A E T\ REE TO-D AY.
Central to Move the North Carolina
Soldiers to Raleigh.
The two companies of North Carolina
'■ Volunteers at Tyltee Island are expected
to leave there to-day or to-morrow for
Raleigh, where they will join the other
companies of their regiment and be must
ered out of the service.
The Central Railroad has been award
ed the contra* ! for moving them and ex
pects to handle them at once. Supt. Saus
y was down at the camp yesterday
making the nee* ssary preliminary ar
range tnentu The men will be moved in
a special train, by way or Augusta. The
train will consist of two baggage cars
seven-day coaches, one sleeper and one
stock car.
OPEN TO INSPECTION.
l ive Masted Schooner, Gov. Ames, to
lie Moved to the Market Dock.
The big five-masted schooner Gov. Ames,
the only one of its kind in the world,
which has just arrived in Savannah, will
be moved up to the wharf of Dixon
Mitchell & Cos. to-day, at the old market
dock, fool of Barnard street. It will b*.
open to visitors all day to-morrow, and
an inspection of it will be a matter of
much interest, particularly to yachtsmen.
There are some thoroughbred sailors
ul-oard, and they can give a good many
pointers on the handling of white wings.
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 189S.
ROYALLY WELCOMED HOME.
AN ENTHI SPASTIC RECEPTION
FROM DEPOT TO ARMORY.
Thousands Out to Cheer the Chat
ham Artillery Kisses and Em
braces From Fair Friends Their
Portion at the Depot, While More
Substantial Refreshments Awaited
Them at the Armory—To-day the
Men Return to the Peaeefnl Pur
suits of Life lor Thirty Days.
A royal reception welcomed the Chat
hams home to Savannah yesterday. For
over three hours a crowd of over a thou
sand linger* and at the I’iant System depot.
They were determined to be on hand when
the train came in to insure a demonstra
tion that would assure the artillerymen
that Savannah had not forgotten them
nor allowed her cordiality and admiration
for her volunteer soldiers to wane during
the four months that have elapsed since
they marched down Liberty street to the
Central depot to take the train for Griffin
to be mustered into service for the war
with Spain.
At that time it was the general expec
tation that the company would go to Cuba
o*r Porto Rico and see some hard fighting.
Such was the general hope and desire of
the men. The opportunity never came
for them to display their valor and prow
ess on the field of battle, but Savannah
knows that if the chance had come the
Chathams would have, as Battery B, glo
riously sustained the noble reputation won
during the war of thirty-five years ago.
So the welcome was Just as enthusiastic
and just as spontaneous and deserved as
though the men were returning from San
tiago or Alanila.
The company was expected to arrive on
the regular morning train getting into Sa
vannah shortly after 10 o'clock. At that
hour the depot was crowded and the street
outside was full of the friends of the boys
with red stripes. But the great gather
ing was doomed to disappointment. The
train came in but it brought no artillery
men. Two thousand throats were ready
to shout but there was no occasion. It
was found that the company had been en
able to leave Griffin in time last night to
make the connection, and that it was com
ing in on its special, arriving between 1
and 2 o'clock.
The crowd dwindled down, hut many re
futed to leave and remained in the neigh
borhood until tha train rolled In shortly
after 2 o’clock. By that time the gather
ing had increased to near Its former vol
ume and before the train came to a stand
still the soldiers knew that Savannah was
ready to do them honor. Wild cheers went
up as the men were seen on the plat
forms and half way out the windows, and
as they jumped to the platform there was
a rush of wives, mothers, sisters and
sweethearts to give them a loving wel
come home. Kisses and embraces were
showered on the soldiers until their blushes
rivaled the color that indicated their
branch of the service. If they had ever
had any fears that they were forgotton
they were dissipated within a few seconds
after they reached the depot.
After the soldiers had separated them
selves from their- friends, unwillingly, It
is to be feared, in some cases, the company
formed and marched out to Liberty street.
Cheers were loud and without etint as to
numbers. All the way along Liverty to
Bull, and down Bull to the armory, there
were welcoming waves of noise from the
spectators. Aliddleton’s brass band, which
had tendered its services without solici
tation, led the way with its liveliest airs.
The men were in fine shape, put up a mag
nificent parade and were flattered on all
sides. There were probably 100 men in
line, all were drilled in marching, and as
fine a body physically as could be found
anywhere, from captain down, through
all the officers, and to the last man in
the ranks. There was a swing about their
movement that added to their soldierly
appearance. When they reached the square
in front of the armory another large crowd
of friends were met, eager to shake hands
and otherwise attest the satisfaction It
gave them to see the company home again.
Added to their salutes were the cheers
from the Chathams up in the hall, eagerly
awaiting the coming of their old com
rades. It was with difficulty that the
company made its way into the building.
Up in the banquet hall of the armory
refreshments awaited the men. Two long
tables were full of fine sandwiches, with
coffee in abundance and as rrtuch beer as
two companies could dispose of. It was
a refreshing repast to the men after their
long ride
The preliminaries were few and brief.
Lining the men up around the tables.
Capt. Walker thanked them for their de
votion to duty while in camp, congratu
lated them on the record they had made
for good discipline and general improve
ment, thanked those who had so thought
of their comfort as to provide the lunch,
and then gave the order to fall in.
Cheers were given for Capt. Walker, and
then I'iO mouths seemed to oi>en at one
time and 100 sandwiches began to disap
pear. The lunch was thoroughly appre
ciated. There was no doubt of that. There
was enough and to spare. Between bites
there was swapping of good wishes and
congratulations with old friends and gen
eral social chat. The half hour or more
that was spent at the armory was full
of pleasure to the soldiers and to tho.-e
who had provided for their entertainment.
After lunch the men quickly made their
way to their homes, and, as a rule, doffed
their uniforms for citizen's clothes. To
day most of them will be found at their
old places of employment, taking up the
threads of business or industrial life once
more. While the company is hut on a
thirty days' furlough, it Is known that it
will be mustered out nt the end of that
time, and the men will feel no hesitancy
In making business arrangements, realiz
ing that there will be but an absence of
a few days next month when they return
to Griffin to lay aside their uniforms for
good and be released entirely from the
oatn they took when enlisting in the army
of Uncle Sant.
ONLY FDI'H MORE DAYS.
The Registration of Voter* I* Com
paratively Small.
There are hut four more days In which
those who wish to vote in the coming state
and county elections in October, can reg
ister and thereby qualify for that privi
lege. The voters' book In the tax collect
or's office will be closed so far as that
election Is concerned, on Sept. 14, next
Wednesday. Until then the tax collector’s
office will be open from 9 o'clock in the
morning until 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
The total registration up to the closing
hour, yesterday was 3,203, of whom 512 are
colored voters. Tills is little more than
half the number registered in 1,896, and
still the registration Is progressing most
slowly. There were only eleven registered
yesterday and thirteen the day before.
This is somewhat of an Increase in the
average for the last month or two, but it
stiii looks as if the crop of voters will i*.
comparatively small.
The testimonials in behalf of Hood's
Sarsaparilla are written by honest poopie
who want you to know what it has done
for them.—ad
THE CONCESSION M AY RE MADE.
.Mile* * Ilradt Likely *o Come to An
Agreement W 1 1 1* the City.
There will probably be no developments
In the house drainage matters for some
time, as the next step will be the report of
Miles & Bradt as to how they can divide
the work to make the cost about what
they will receive from the city.
It is now probable the contract will be
awarded thiß firm, as it is understood
Council has practically consented to make
such concessions as ware asked by Mr.
Bradt on account of dividing the work in
four sections to be completed in the same
number of years. Mr. Bradt stated to
Council that he could not contract for ma
terial on four-year deliveries, and the
change in prices in the future might affect
the contract price. For this reason he
asked that an account of material nought
be kept, and that if it exceeded what it is
this year, then the city Is to reimburse
the firm, whereas, if it is less, the con
tractors are to pav the difference to the
city. This seemed fair, and it is said the
board will agree to it.
The other matter brought to Council's
attention, and which has been mentioned
in the Morning News, was as to the sec
tions. If some localities are included in
a section, the cost to the contractors will
be far in excess of what they will receive
from the city. Some of the board were
of the opinion this would be exactly fair
to the contractors, and therefore agreed
that Mr. Bradt should take the maps to
Atlunta and see how the work may be
divided in four parts, if possible, so as to
equally divide the consideration. The con
tractors do not wish to be in the attitude
of having to pay out more than they re
ceive from the city.
Alderman Owens was asked in regard
to his resignation as a mem
ber of the drainage commit
tee, and said it hail not yet been with
drawn. There have been numerous re
quests for him to remain at the head of
the committee, but he is not sure yet that
he will reconsider his action.
“In the event I do remain on the drain
age committee," he said, “I shall Insist
that the outlets to the house drainage
system tie completed first, so the finished
portions may be used, if desired, as soon
as completed. Property owners assessed
under SSOO are not required to make the
connections for three years after the work
is completed, but in all other cases the
connections must be made as soon as or
dered. The fact that the work is to ex
tend over four years does not mean that
no part of the system will be used until
the whole is completed. While this is a
matter of detail, still it is probable the
connections will be made at the earliest
possible moment.”
The object in dividing the work Into sec
tions is to enable the city to pay ca-sh,
and means a practical abandonment of
any further efforts to sell the ground rent
asset, or raise the necessary money in
other ways. It' is probable Mites & Bradt
would take city notes, and consider them
a safe security, but there seems to be an
inclination on the part of several aider
men not to issue them.
SHOULD MOVE WITH CAUTION.
Advice to Merchants on Opening: Up
Trade With the AVest Indies.
A well-known Savannah business man,
who is thoroughly acquainted with the
business conditions prevailing in Cuba and
Porto Rico, as well as having an intimate
acquaintance with the people, their needs
and commercial methods, in a chat with
a Morning News reporter yesterday, said
that it would be well for the merchants
here to move with due caution at the
present time in making shipments to the
islands and entering Into business relations
there.
"A little investigation, a little delay if
necessary, may save much money, many
annoyances and, probably, a feeling of
disgust from early that would
prevent a proper building up of business
with the people there,” said he. It
should not be overlooked, in the first
flush of desire to open up business rela
tions with the islands mentioned, that bus
iness conditions there have been greatly
disturbed in the past two or three years,
and especially in Cuba.
"Then the Spaniards are still in the as
cendancy and in a position at many places
to seriously annoy and embarrass Ameri
cans in their efforts to build up trade with
the people. It is just as well to start in
the belief that they will do whatever lies
in their power to hamper trade with this
country, for they are sure to do it. While
I am an enthusiastic believer in the fu
ture of the islands, confident that the
business done with this country will de
velop into immense proportions, and that
Savannah is in a position to get a good
share of it, nt the same time I believe
our business men will be wise to be cau
tious.
“For the time being, at least, they
should, I believe, sell only for cash, paid
in advance, the goods to be delivered freo
on board at the destination in Cuba or
Porto Rico.* This will throw the onus on
the buyer of looking after the payment
of the duties and of unloading the goods
and getting them ashore. If this is not
done, there is a probability of dissatisfac
tion growing out of the early efforts to
build up this trade, which may tend to
check the movement entirely.”
MAY II USE THE BED.
F. C. and P. Likely to Take Step* to
Prevent Future Serious Washouts.
The Florida Centra! and Peninsular
Railroad has not yet got its tracks to the
South open. Tito waters of the Ogeechee
continue so high that the work of repair
ing the breaks has been continuously in
terfered with. When the road is open
there is a probability that the roadbed at
the point where the flood interfered with
the travel so greatly will be raised to pre
vent any further repetition of the trouble.
The road north is in good working order
now.
Supt. Kline of the Central returned yes
terday from a trip over the road. He sta
ted that while the roadbed had been con
siderably washed out the repairs had been
made so well and so promptly that trains
yesterday got through on schedule time.
While the work that has been done will
all be gone over, the roadbed Is absolute
ly safe again, as shown by the fact that
trains ran at fifty miles an hour over
points where the washouts had been. A
large force of men Is still at work, and
will be continued until everything Is in
first-class condition. While the expense
of repairing is considerable, Mr. Kline
stated that it was much less than inex
perienced persons going over the road di
rectly after the resumption of travel
would have supposed.
Outside of the Florida Central and Pe
ninsular's tracks to the south, everything
is now working smoothly. That road con
tinues to use the Plant System tracks.
Pullman** Latest Triumph,
New Compartment Sleeping Cars leaving
Louisville 8:15 p. m., Cincinnati 8:35 p. m.
daily for Chicago over Pennsylvania Short
Lines are fresh from the Pullman works
and represent the latest triumph of that
famous car-building establishment. For
special information on the subject address
Geo. E. Rockwell, A. G. P. Agt., Cinein
. ttatl, O.—ad,
FRESHET EXPECTED TO-DAY.
FEARED THAT IT WILL COMPLETE
THE RUIN OP THE HICE CROP.
Advice* Prom Intermediate Point*
Indicate That There Is a Large
Volume of Water American Con
trol of Cuba and Porto Rico, It Is
Shown, Will Open the Way for a
Great Expansion of the ltice Indus
try In This Section—Forty Tbotis
cnd Acres of Rice Lands Lying; lln
ied Might Again Be Brought In
der Culture.
The freshet coming down the Savannah
river from Augusta is expected to arrive
at Savannah to-day, but the full effect
of it is not expected before to-morrow.
The freshet banks of the rice plantations
have been repaired and strengthened in
readiness to resist the pressure from the
enormous volume of water understood to
be making its way down the stream, but
it Is feared that this precaution will be
of no avail, as the information from points
along the river leads to the Impression
that the rise in the river will be sufficient
to overflow the banks and flood the fields.
Rice men calculate from what they know
of the hight of the river at Augusta and
the news that comes from intermediate
points that the freshet is equal to 35
feet. Two days with the river at Augusta
at 28.4 feet, followed by two days with its
hight there at 27.8 feet, is said to be equiv
alent to 35 feet down here.
Advices show that the wharves where
steamers stop down to a point within forty
miles of the city, are overflowed by the
freshet, making It impossible to make
landings. While there may be some ex
aggeration in the intelligence received,
there is no question that there is good
ground for the apprehensions of the rice
planters. As has been stated In the News
before, another overflow at this tifne
means practically the wiping out of what
is left of the rice crop along the Savannah
river. On the Ogeechee river the water
has not gone down from the plantations,
the very high water in that stream con
tinuing an unusually long time, showing
the great area over which the heavy rains
of recent days fell.
Much Interest has been aroused among
rice men by the statement made by Mr. I.
B. Tiedeman as to the probabilities of a
vast expansion of the rice industry in this
country as a result of the annexation of
Porto Rico, and American control of Cuba
with its probable annexation in the future.
A gentleman thoroughly familiar with the
rice situation, local and general, said yes
terday that Mr. Tiedeman had erred in his
statement only in being too conservative.
“I am informed from a reliable New
York house,” said he, “‘that not only Por
to Rico, but Cuba is an enormous con
sumer of rice, the total demand for the
article in both islands being about three
times greater than the entire production of
the United States at present. The possi
bilities that are opened up with these mar
kets in our control must be apparent to
every one. At present there are arbitrary
duties imposed by the Spanish govern
ment, as I understand, that would shut us
out, but that will soon be a thing of the
past. Porto Rico will soon be the same as
an American state so far as free trade be
tween it and ports of the United States is
concerned, and foreign rice coming in
there will be subject to the same tariff
tax as that entering this country while our
rice will be free of duty the same as
though it were shipped to New York.
"Sooner or later the same conditions
will probably exist in Cuba, which we all,
in our hearts, believe will eventually be
annexed to the United States. With the
tariff properly maintained on rice this will
give to this country the grandest opportu
nity for the development of this great in
dustry that could be desired. It will, I
believe, give value to the old deserted
rice fields throughout this section, stimu
lating their conversion to their oil pur
poses, and put the rice growing industry
back into its former status as one of the
most important factors in the prosperity
of the people of this section. Why, at one
time Savannah alone received over 1,000,000
bushels of rice from its own territory, and
there were five rice mills here which pros
pered. There are probably 40,000 acres of
good rice fields which have been allowed
fo fall into disuse through the industry
becoming unprofitable by ihe absence of
a proper protective tariff. We have got
a fairly good duty on the article now, and
with the new great markets of Cuba and
Porto Rico thrown open to us there is no
reason why, in a few years, every bit of
this immense area should not again be
under cultivation. It would be a big thing
for not only Savannah, but for Charles
ton as well. It would give employment to
thousands of negroes,, would bring large
sums of money here and would add mate
rially to the business interests of the city.
"I do not believe there will ever be a
cessation of a reasonable duty on rice
again. There is every reason why the in
dustry should be encouraged, and I have
no doubt that it will be properly protect
ed by Congress. With the duty maintain
ed and with these new markets ai our
doors there would be every hope for the
industry being revived and restored to iis
old time Importance.”
SLIPPER HIS IMPRESSION.
A Bit of Testimony Culled From the
Abe Small Case,
An officer of the Superior Court has cull
ed an interesting bit of testimony from
the record in the Abe Small case, which
is quite characteristic of some of the wit
nesses officers of the court have to deal
with. The following is the extract from
the regord. which is put tn shape
for the Supreme Court:
Solicitor—You remember at the last
trial of this case that the man behind was
on a white horse—(reading.) "The officer
on the white horse was thirty feet be
hind."
Witness—l told yon just what I know;
the man that got shot was on a bay horse;
I don't remember the color; it has been
four years. My attention was abstracted
to the shooting; the horse has slipped my
impression now.
EX Pit EASED S V MPATH Y.
Georgia Hussars Send n Message of
Condolence <o Gen. WheelVr.
Yesterday the Georgia Hussars formally
expressed their sympathy with Maj. Gen.
Joseph Wheeler in the great affliction that
has come upon him in the loss of his son.
The following telegram was sent to Gen.
Wheeler at Montauk Point:
Savannah, Ga., Sept. 9. 1898.—The Geor
gia Hussars send their heartfelt sympa
thies to you in your great bereavement.
•'Beirne Gordon. Captain Commanding.”
The sympathy for the gallant general is
not confined to the military in Savannah,
but extends through all classes of citi
zens.
Declared a Dividend.
The People's Savings and Roan Company
yesterday declared a semi-annual divi
dend of $3.50 per share. 7 per cent, per
annum, on Its capital stock, payable on
end after Sept. 13.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
A. A. JIAHSHAU ACQUITTED.
\Vn Chr*a With Cheating A. C.
Hin<lon Out of 1140.
A. A. Marshall, who has been In Jail
for some time on a charge of cheating and
swindling A. C. Risdon out of $4O, was
tried in the City Court yesterday, and ac
quitted by charge of the court.
The accusation against Marshall charg
ed him with practicing a fraud by secur
ing a fictitious subscription to a set of
books issued by D. Appleton & Cos., for
whom Risden is agent. Marshall was
employed by Risden as a solicitor. It is
alleged that Marshall turned in an order
for books from Gordon Woodruff, on
which the commissions amounted to $lO,
knowing that the order was fraudulent
and that Woodruff never intended to pay
the installments.
The case was tried before Judge Nor
wood in the City Court yesterday. Sev
eral witnesses were sworn, the principal
one being Woodruff. Woodruff stated
that he signed a contract for the purchase
of the books, but never expected to pay
for them, as Marshall had told him he
would look after that.
It was upon this testimony that Judge
Norwood directed the Jury to find a ver
dict of not guilty. The court held that
Woodruff being a responsible party, the
contract signed by him was a
valid contract, no matter what
understanding he may have had
with the agent. It was held, therefore,
that Appleton & Cos., had the right of pro
cedure against him to enforce the carrying
out of the contract. The jury was, there
fore, instructed to find Marshall not guil
ty, and two other similar charges against
him were nolle prossed. Marshall's family
has been living at Beaulieu.
The following cases were also disposed
of in the City Court:
C. Williams alias Charlie Brown, sen
tenced to pay a fine of $5 or serve three
months for the larceny of ten umbrellas
and eight corsets from S. Biumentha).
Carrie Richards, sente'nced to pay $lO
or serve three months for cheating- and
swindling L. Alexander out of $2.
Frank Days, sentenced to spend six
months on the gang or pay a fine of $lO
for cheating and swindling the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway Company
out of $1.25. Days answered to his name
at morning roll-call, and though he did
not do a day's work, collected his pay,
Isaac Coleman, sentenced to spend
twelve months on the chain-gang or pay a
fine of $2O and costs for stealing a watch
from Jacob Schumbler.
John Williams was sentenced to pay a
fine of $25 or serve twelve months for steal
ing a pair of pantaloons from George
Patre.
Lee Young was sentenced to pay $25 or
serve twelve months for the larceny of a
pair of shoes.
Lewis Blue was sentenced to pay a fine
of $23 or serve twelve months for stealing
three hams from a Florida Central and
Peninsular freight car.
THE INJUNCTION REFUSED.
Mery A. Connolly Will Be Allowed to
Rebuild Her High Fence.
Judge Falligant yesterday refused a per
manent Injunction in the case of Mary
Josephs against Mary A. Connolly, and
the latter will be permitted now to recon
struct her 25-foot fence on her property
on Oglethorpe avenue, between Price and
New Houston.
The case was argued at some length
a day or two ago, the plaintiff alleging
that the high fence blew down in every
storm, damaging her property next door
and terrifying the inmates. It was shown,
however, that the defendant had always
repaired any damage to the plaintiff's
property. She says this time she intends to
put up a brick fence twenty feet high with
an iron railing on top—one that will with
stand any storm that may come along.
The garnishment case of the Waxel
baum Company against J. H. Randail and
others was dismissed in the Superior
Court yesterday.
E. W. Bell was reappqinted, and Jno.
C. Lovelace was appointed a commercial
notary public by Judge Falligant yester
day.
Judge Falligant expects to adjourn the
Superior Court about the latter part of
next week. He will leave about that time
on his summer vacation. He will adjourn
over to Oct. 24, and at that time will
be prepared to take up any business that
may come before the court.
HIS WIFE XV AS THE BOSS.
Therefore A Negro Tried fo Go by
file Laudanum Route.
A negro employe of the Florida Central
and Peninsular Railroad, who lives at
Wilson and Sims streets, tried to com
mit suicide yesterday by loading up with
three ounces of laudanum. He soon be
came stupefied, and began roiling his eyes
for help.
Dr. Robert G. Norton was called, and
after a few minutes attention to the man,
brought him to. The doctor applied the
stomach pumps, and this, with a flog
ging and brisk walking had the desired ;
effect.
It was learned the tiegTO took the poi
son on account of a domestic misunder
standing. He had had some trouble with
his wife, and feeling there was no chance
in ths world for him to have his way, he
decided to get off the earth.
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Is the name of the only perfect train in
the world, now running every night be
tween Chicago, Si. Paul and Minneapolis
via the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Railway—the pioneer road of the West in
adopting ail Improved facilities for the
safety and enjoyment of passengers. An
illustrated pamphlet, showing views of
beautiful scenery along the route of the
Pioneer Limited, will be sent free to any
person upon receipt of 2-eent postage
stamp. Address George H. Heaftord, gc?i
eral passenger agent. Chicago, 111,—ad.
Beginning Septemlicr 15th, the Ocean
Steamship Company will establish direct
sailings from Savannah to Boston. Five
sailings a week New York to Savannah.
Four sailings a week Savannah to New
York. See list of sailings published else
where i this paper.—ad.
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ice Moiufncturino no,
—o —
Manufacturers of Ice from Dis
tilled Artesian Water,
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.
5 CENTS FOR 10 POUNDS.
10 CENTS FOR 80 POUNDS.
IH CENTS FOR SO POUNDS.
85 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.
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TOURISTS.
Trains leaving Columbia 8:30 a. m. for
Asheville. Pullman drawing room buffet
sleeping car.
Train leaving Columbia 11:30 a. m. foe
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, Cos.
lumbia, S. C.
J. B. HEYWARD, Traveling Passenger
Agent, Augusta, Ga.
S. H. HARDWICK, Assistant General
Passenger Agedt, Atlanta, Ga.
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