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CHURCH MONEY IN A TANGLE.
A CHECK !WTSt.KD TO BEIMHIRSE
THE Bl ILDHCt FIND.
TroahlM of TmmnriT Hunpt
nnd file Duffy Street Hapt
j*t Cbnreh Hero nr. ins More
Compltentcd Mr. Hnapt Charge.;
With Uavlos Applied n Cheek for
PI.IIINI Drawn In Favor of Mr*.
Teynne to Help Male Ip Hi* De
ficit With the Church Resign*
Three Trenanrerahlp* nnd Hl*
Buxine** Position—The Fight Over
the Money In hnwyer Cain's Hands
dots Into Court.
The troubles of Mr. George W. Haupt are
multipSying. and the Duffy Street Baptist
Church Is having considerable more diffi
culty in getting its money than it appre
hended two or three day's nso.
The money is now in sight, but it is tied
up in a legal net which the courts will
have to untangle. Suits, garnishments and
hails in trover are the actions that now
stand between the church and the money
that it was belie-ved would soon be in its
hands as full and final restitution for the
funds misappropriated hv the treasurer of
Its building fund. And the beginning of
the end is not yet in sight.
Yesterday brought a number of new de
velopments In what promises to be the
most unique case of its kind Savannah has
yet had. First of all came the discovery
that Mr. Haupt had appropriated to his
own use a check for 511,000 given him as
treasurer of the Oglethorpe Building Com
pany to pay to Mrs. Ellen Teynac as an in
stallment on the price of real estate bought
from her by the company.
This discovery was brought about In a
peculiar way. Thursday last Mr. J. F.
Williams, president of the Oglethorpe com
pany, having ascertained that Mr. Haupt
■was accused of squandering church funds,
requested him to produce a receipt for a
check for SI,OOO which he had signed as
president on Sept. 1. Mr. Williams had no
reason especially to believe that, anything
■was wrong, but in view of the prevalent
rumors deemed it his duty as president of
the company to look Into the matter. Mr.
Haupt examined his papers at hand, but
finding no receipt of Ihe required date,
stated that it was probably at his home,
and agreed to bring it to Mr. Williams the
next morning, as the president was then to
leave the city.
The following morning Mr. Williams re
quested Mr. Charles Wood, vice president
of the company, to look into the matter.
Before he left the city, though, Mr. Haupt
produced a receipt from Mrs. Teynac
bearing date after the issuing of the check
and for the full amount. The receipt on
its face, was seemingly entirely correct,
and the president expressed his gratifica
tion that his suspicions had apparently
had no basis. Word was sent to the vice
president that the receipt had been pro
duced and that the account seemed all
right. Mr. Wood, though, reading later
of the action of the Duffy Street Baptist
Church, "was not satisfied in his own mind
and went to see Mrs. Teynac. From her
he learned that she had received no such
check, hut that Mr. Haupt had called on
her, stated that he desired a duplicate re
ceipt for a similar cheek given her in
May, and that she had given the new re
ceipt dated in September, understanding
that the original had been lost.
Investigation at the bank where the
Oglethorpe company had its deposit, show
ed that Mr. Haupt had drawn the
SI,OOO on his own Indorsement, the words
“or bearer,” having been added to the
check which was originally made out to
“Mrs. Ellen Teynac, Executrix." Mr.
Haupt being known as treasurer of the
company had no difficulty In scouring the
money. The check appears to have been
dated up from Sept. 1 to Sept. 13. This
was the day on which Mr. Haupt was ar
rested on a warrant charging him with
embezzling the church funds. In an ef
fort to extricate himself from the diffi
culties in which he found himself, Mr.
Haupt seemed to have taken udvantage
of his possession of the cheek for Mrs.
Teynac, and secured the SI,OOO to help him
pay to the church the funds for which he
was held responsible. This money, there
is apparently the best of reason to believe,
is part of $2,205 which was turned over to
the attorney, Mr. J. It. Cain, to make up
Mr. Haupt’s deficit. The officers of the
Oglethorpe company have no doubt about
this, and have evidence to support their
belief.
The pastor of the Duffy Street Church
end others connected with it have been
made acquainted with this new situation,
end a partial demand was yesterday made
that the SI,OOO be Returned to the company
to be paid over to Mrs. Teynac. It is un
derstood that the church has assumed the
liosition that this cannot he done until the
fact is legally made clear that of the funds
now in its attorney’s hand-, SI,OOO was ob
tained tty Mr. Haupt through misappro
priation of the Oglethorpe company's
funds. As soon as the claim of the com
pany to this portion of the fund is es
tablished it will he paid over.
A peculiar feature, which has tended to
complicate the case in this connection, is
the fact that the SI,OOO was placed by Mr.
Haupt in the hands of a friend, who was
jiot made aware of how it hud been ob
tained. and thought it was part of the
original church funds. This friend de
posited the money to his own credit in
bank and then gave his personal check
for a much larger amount In helping to
make up Mr. Haupt’s deficit. The legal
point now is, shall the Oglethorpe look
to this friend for its SI,OOO, and he, in
turn, look to the church, or shall the com
pany make a direct claim on the funds be
ing held for the church? In order to
properly protect all parties, the courts
may be asked to rule in the matter. The
sole desire of the church in the case, of
course, is to do what is right to all par
ties concerned.
The church, in the meantime, In a de
sire to protect itself, has appealed direct
ly to the courts. Yesterday it began suit
against Mr. Haupt in the City Court for
the sum of $2,205.27, and then, through
Justice Kline’s court, garnisheed that sum
in the, hands of Attorney Cain, the gar
nishment proceedings, though, applying to
Mr. James T. Wells and Mr. Haupt ns
well. Mr. Wells has acted as Mr. Haupt’s
friend und representative In the endeavors
to adjust his differences with the .church.
He went his bond wh< n the arrest was
made nnd has otherwise generously as
ilsied him in his trouble.
The garnishment lies up the entire
money temporarily. To-day, though, will
doubtless, see ball in trover proceedings in
Mr. Well*’ behalf, to recover tlie SI,OOO
paid over to Mr. Cain in ignorance of its
being funds of the Oglethorpe tjompany,
and probably to also recover other money
paid by Mr. Wells |>eronally in an effort
to ussist Mr. Haupt to settle with the
church in full. Mr. Wells, who is repre
sented by W. L. Glgnilliat, Esq., ; 3 re _
ported to take Ihe position that the church
haß failed lo keep its contract, having Jn
.stried new provisions which were not con
templated when the money was raised to
Feuie Mr. Haupt's deficit. Chief among
the new conditions made by the church is
the one requiring fcecurity for any balance
{Continued on Fifth Page.) ’
Off HIS WAY TO lIAVAffA.
Dr. Hrnnner Talk* of Government
Flan* to Stamp Ont Yellow Fever.
Dr. W. F. Brunner, sanitary inspector
of the United States marine hospital ser
vice at Havana, will leave Thursday for
Port Tampa, and will proceed from there
to Ills former post of duty. lie has been
in consultation with officials of tho de
partment, and has a full idea of the plans
the government will adopt in Improving
the sanitary conditions of the islands.
As soon as he returns to Havana, Dr.
Brunner will sui<orintend the disinfection
of all vessels leaving that port, which will
have the elfeet of dispensing with the
quarantine regulations as to these vessels.
The government does not carry out these
precautions In a careless, haphazard way,
and for this reason, any detention or dis
infection ai this end of the line would he
useless. Wijat there is left when Dr.
Brunner and his big disinfecting machines
get through with a vessel will not be
worth looking for. Not only will the ves.
st Is he thoroughly disinfected, and every
germ of disease killed by the application
of various approved processes, but the
crews will he watched with the closest
scrutiny. Each man will be stripped, af
ter which he will be put through a process
of cleansing. His clothing will he steam
ed at a high temperature, and after these
precautions are observed, the vessel will
be watched und none of the crew allowed
ashore.
“The fact Flat 75 per cent, of yellow fe
ver cases in the United States find their
origin from those islands makes it highly
important tint the disease Is' fought
there,” said Dr. Brunner. “For over 368
years the islands have leen Infected with
contagious diteases, there having been no
effective sanitary precautions taken by the
government in control. To extirpate the
disease entirely will entail the expenditure
of millions by this government. and there
are few of the present generation who will
live to see the task completed. In some
of the cities it will require ao enormous
amount to even start, while in Matanzas I
do not believe good sanitary conditions
will ever prevail on account of its loca
tion.
”It is differ, mt with Havana, however,
where the first work in draining and clean
ing up will probably begin. The streets are
paved with cobble stones, and between
them are regular cesspools of filth. The
construction of house drainage systems
will precede paving the streets, but first of
all, the ships for this country will be dis
infected. We will try to confine the dis
ease to the islands while trying to stamp
it out."
There is now a yearly appropriation of
SIOO,OOO by Congress to the marine hos
pital service for the purpose of preventing
the spread of contagious diseases in this
country. This amour* will be used In the
work on the islands, and It may lie addi
tional appropriations made, provided,
above all, the islands are annexed to the
United States. This seems now to be the
general assumption.
Dr. Brunner talked freely on the subject
of future operations of the marine hos
pital service on the islands, and his talk
lo the Board of Trade this morning will
certainly be fraught with rich suggestions,
which will he the more valuable on account
of their reliableness.
TO BREAK CAMP TO-DAY.
First Georgia Regiment to Leave
Knoxville for fflncon.
The Central Railroad has been notified
that the Firsi Georgia Regiment will leave
Knoxville to-morrow. The route down to
Macon, where the regiment Is to be en
camped for ten days preparatory to be
ing mustered out of the service, has not
been determined upon. It will probably be
to-day, when the bids for transportation
are to be opened.
Military men here do not exactly under
stand the move that is to be made with
the First Georgia. What reasons there Is
for its being stooped at Macon is not un
derstood. One gentleman said yesterday
that. It would seem that the mustering out
or furloughing of the regiment could be
done without its having to stop over at
Macon. Establishing camp Is no child’s
play, and it will be distasteful to the men
of the command just at the time when they
are on Uie eve of being mustered out of
the service or given furloughs for thirty
days. There seems lo he some confusion
about which will be done.
BY THE GUAM) JURY'.
Talk of Changing the Method of
Fleeting Comm Inf loner*.
There is some talk of an effort to secure
the passage of an act at Ihe coming ses
sion of the legislature to have ihe County
Commissioners elected by the Jury
Instead of by the people, as was formerly
the plan.
Just where this proceeds from is not
exactly clear, but it is reported that a bill
with this object in view will be drawn
and its passage requested. The present
board of County Commissioners has ils
friends, and also its enemies, and it is
doubtless from the latter that the sug
gestion springs. The result of the move
ment will tie watched with interest.
INDORSED COD. CANS.
Action of the Grand Jury on the
Judgeship Race.
The grand jury of the Superior Court,
in its general presentments yesterday,
passed resolutions indorsing Col. George T.
Cann for the Judgeship of the Atlantic
circuit, the new circuit to he made up
from the country counties, which, with
Chatham, comprise the present Eastern
circuit.
The grnnd jury also requests the repre
sentatives from Chatham and the senator
from the First district lo do what they
can in the interest of Col. Cann's election.
Col. Cann has the indorsement of the ma
jority of the Savannah bar, and is making
a strong race.
The First Florida Orange*.
The Morning News Early Fruit and
Vegetable Bureau has received from
Messrs. W. D. Simkins & Cos., on Bay
street, a sample of the first shipment of
Florida oranges received In this city this
season. The invoice comprised three boxes
which came from Braklentown, Fla., and
were quickly to id.
The best medicine you can take is that
which builds a solid foundation for health
in pure, rich blood—Hood's Sarsaparilla
—ad.
JACKSON, MET/.Glllt A CO.
Colossal Quilt Snle.
400 Marseilles quilts and crochet spreads,
importers’ and Jobbers' samples; first lot!
$2,98 each; actual value, five dollars. They
lonsist of 150 tine imported Marseil) ■*
quilts, 12-4s wide.—ad.
New- Harness
For less money than it costs to repair the
old. We move Oct. Ist and you hadbotter
take advantage of the opportunity to get
sonii thing really good cheap. Savannah
Carriage and Wagon Company, Brough
con and Jefferson streets,—ad.
THE 3IOKNING NEWS: TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1893.
MAY PRECIPITATE A FIGHT.
COMMISSIONERS DO NOT WANT
THEIR POWER CURTAILED.
Reported That They YYTII Endeavor
to Find Out Just YVhnt Is Going to
Re Done Curtailment of Power
They Think YY’oald Be Tantamount
to Repeal—Even a Saggestton of
an OppoNltion Tleket on a Com
mission Platform—YY hat the Polltt
einns Say About It.
The politietans favoring the retention
of the commissions have been awakened
by recent expressions of opinion to what
may fce in store for them, and are prepar
ing to make a move on Ihe checker-board
to thwart the carrying out of any plan
looking to the curtailment of the powers
now exercised by the commissions. There
is a sentiment represented by many poli
ticians which does not accord with the
expressions of aldermen on this subject,
recently published In the Morning News.
Those who will antagonize any attempt
on the part of Liberal Club leaders to
“crop the wings of the commissions,” as
It has been put, are likely to be found in
the ranks of this faction. Some of them
were quite surprised on reading the inter
views from many of the aldermen, advo
cating the retention of the commissions,
but at the same time favoring lopping off
many of the powers they now exercise.
This is the way the commission element
is inclined to look at it, however, for the
reasqn that a hill subjecting them to
Council, would they claim interference
with the efficiency of their work by again
putting them in the meshes of politics.
A summing up of the expressions made
by a number of Liberal Club leaders yes
terday to a Morning News representative
strongly Indicates that any effort to car
ry out the views of the aldermen may re.
suit in a split somewhere in that faction's
ranks. One man said he could not under
stand how it was that aldermen elected on
a platform, one of the planks of which
was the abolishment of the commissions,
could noiw see their way to condone them
by advocating their continuance.
But those most Interested say they will
not favor stripping the commissions of
the powers that now give them efficiency,
and without which they would be unable,
to use their judgment in the management
of affairs. It Is the same with the Police,
Fite, Water and the Park and Tree Com.
missions. Where the members now meet
untrammeled and carry out their own
ideas, they say they would be otherwise
iwisted and bound by Council under the
proposed change, and probably placed in
a position where they would not care to
assume the responsibilities placed upon
them.
“My objection to all the views expressed
Sunday is that the commissions will go
hack into politics,” said a Liberal Club
man yesterday. "Take, for instance, the
fire and police departments. There never
was a time in the history of Savannah
when they were so nearly freed from poli
tics. The chiefs do not owe their positions
to the results of elections, and do not,
therefore, call on their men to hustle
among the voters, to the neglect of their
business. This was the case before we
had commissions, the conditions that for
merly existed being well remembered by
everybody.
“If the appointment of the commission
ers is left to Council, as proposed, how
ever, or, in other words, to the success
ful faction, the members of every depart
ment controlled by the commissions, will
go straight to the polls to keep their jobs.
The chiefs of both the fire and police de
partments will depend upon the winning
ticket, and will, therefore, call upon their
men to enter the fight. The moment this
state of affairs develops the object of the
commissions is killed. The work of sev
eral years in bringing about their present
efficiency will have been lost, and the most
important branches of the public service
again placed in the throes of political tur
moil. No, sir; you can put me on another
list, if this desire of Council is carried
out.”
Unless those who favor the commissions
standing at present, ore appeased In some
way, it is asserted income quarters that
they will put out anew ticket.
“And you can bet we will not have to
search for good men to run,” It was stated.
”Our crowd can bring winners to the barn
In two hours—men we'll all support. There
are few men who would decline to run on
such a platform either, as the record of
the departments show conclusively they'
have been conducted on an economical ba
sis, such as has proven satisfactory to a
decided majority of the tax payers.”
“What course do the commission men
intend to pursue?” was asked of a man
upon whom Mr. McDonough’s interview
had made a serious impression.
To this Inquiry, he shrugged his shoul
ders. He intimated that neither he nor
his crowd would work In semi-commission
harness, and that the present nominees
for the legislature would be ’'felt'’ before
anything was done. If they favor chang
ing the law goverhing commissions, he
said, in such a way as to place these
bodies subject to Council, It would, he said,
unquestionably split the Liberal Club.
While no plans have been outlined yet,
still it is likely there will be a conference
by the fel’.Ows who whistle the crowd into
line. The object will be to understand
what the future has in store for them.
With them It is a fight for or against the
commissions, since it is considered re
stricted powers are tantamount to abolish
ing them altogether. The development
likely lo come out in the next few days
will be waiched with inierest by all.
NINE FAVOR COMMISSIONS.
Hut Alt YYnut Them More Subject to
Connell's YN 111.
Nine aldermen, all who are In the city
at present, have openly expressed them
selves as in favor of retaining the com
missions, if they are made Bubject to the
control of the City Council. All of them
have decided, after nearly two years’ ex
perience nnd observation, that the com
missions can be made of great value as a
part of the city government. All that they
desire is that they he made subordinate to
the Council ns the body elected by the
people for the proper management of the
city’s entire business.
Whether these views will prevail is not
yet known, but it is to be presumed that
due consideration will be given to the opin
ions of three-fourths of the aldermen. Of
the other two aldermen, Mr. Charlton is
absent from the city temporarily, and Mr.
O’Donnell has not been in the city for
some months. Those who have outlined
their views for the public, as indicated,
are Aldermen Duncan, Owens, Krouskoff,
Smith, Thomas, Guekenheimer, Reid,
Davis and Well, the last two having been
seen yesterday.
“1 am against commissions and I am for
them," said Alderman Davis. “1 believe
they are a good thing in their place, and
that place is tinder the direction of Coun
cil. I believe that rendered subordinate
lo Council they should be retained, hut
they should not be kept as co-ordinate
bodies. That Is my position in a nutshell
There Is no question that it lightens the
labors of the aidermen to have commis-
CCooUnued on Third Page.)
YVILL NOT B SOLD IN ALI MP.
t
C<nrt Passe* some Orders In the
Christopher Gray Case.
The case oft! ■ H. B. Clafiln Company
against Christo, er Gray & Son, and
others, was be! e the Superior Court
•again yesterday.
The Morning N vs stated that an appli
cation would be in. de to Judge Falligant
for permission sell the stock in the
hands of the re. ■ er in a lump. Receiver
Max L. Byck ir, a report to the court,
In which he stand so far as the sale of
the Gray i. is gone, it has realized
$3,741.99, This ha- been from the Savan
nah stock alom as the Augusta stock
has not yet been • ned and offered to the
public.
On account of the fact that the sales
are falling off, at I will continue to fall
off, except for tin few days when the Au
gusta stock Is ; . on the counter, Mr.
Byck recommend'd that it would save ex
pense, and, perh met better results to
sell out the who. .dock In a jump to the
highest bidder. io plaintiff In the case
adopted his sugg. ion, and filed a petition
asking the coun ro pass an order in ac
cordance therewith.
Judge Falllgam however, deemed It In
advisable to soil the stock In
a lump at the present time,
and directed the receiver to go on
with the sale until Oct. 24, when he ex
pects to be back in the city, and take
the matter up. The receiver's sale at
the Broughton str< 't store will, therefore,
go on as heretofore.
Upon petition of James M. Gray', one of
the executors of the estate of Christopher
Gray, and who was also manager of th.
store in Augusta Judge Falligant direct
ed the receiver to pay him $75 per month
for himself and family.
To avoid any 1 ligation In connection
with a lien for rent, amounting to $509,
taken out by Messrs, J. H. M. Clinch and
T. M. Cunningham, who represent the
estate of Jacob Waldburg, Judge Falli
gant ordered the amount paid by the re
ceiver.
FINER AD OF MISS RICHARDS.
Her Associate* In Sunday School
Snug pt ihe Service*.
The funeral of Miss Ruth Elizabeth
Richards from St. John’s Church yester
day morning was largely attended by
friends and acquaintances. The many
beautiful floral emblems but feebly ex
pressed the high esteem in which she was
held as a young woman of pure, affection
ate and generous Christian character.
Rev. Charles H. Strong conducted the
services. The young Indies wiio had been
associated with M ss Richards in the Sun
day school class of Miss Annie Johnson
composed the choir, and during the ser
vices rendered two favorite hymns of the
deceased, “Hark, Hark, My Soul,” nnd
“Abide With Me.” The pall-hearers were
Messrs. Charles S. Rockwell, Henry M.
Johnson, Benjamin Wailis, Robert Kree
ger, John G. Thomas, Reed Sweat, Sam
uel J. Whenthn. Jr., and Clifford Roberts.
The interment was at -Bonaventure, many
of those who had admired and loved Miss
Richards in life going to the cemetery
The sudden death of Miss Richards was
a severe shock to her many friends. She
had been ill but three days, having been
stricken down when seemingly In the very
best of health. When her condition be
came critical she realized that the end
was approaching, and her death was a
sweet assurance to her family of her un
wavering faith in Christ.
FRIY'ATE 111 HN V MISTAKE.
AY hew He Reached Savannah He
Thought He YY a* in YVnshlngton.
Edward L. Burns, a private in the Fifth
Maryland Volunteers, arrived in Savan
nah yesterday from. Atlanta, thinking he
was In Washington. He started up town
from the Central depot, aii<l it was some
time before he knew the difference.
Burns had the typhoid fever at Tampa
and was sent to Fort McPherson at At
lanta. There he remained until a few days
since, when he was given an order or a
pass over Ihe Southern to Baltimore, his
home. He got on a Central train, however,
and by some unaccountable means, came
ahead to Savannah. He was treated court
eously by Chief McDermott, who sent one
of the detectives to start Burns back to
Atlanta last night on a Central train.
CONTINUED TO OCT. 24.
Investigation of Charges Against
Justice Nathans.
Tho grand jury of the Superior Court
began yesterday the investigation of cer
tain charges of malpractice against Jus
tice Isaac R. Nathans. The charges are
made as a result of a lot of laborers' liens
Issued against Messrs. Bond, Harrison &
.Cos. The investigation could not be com
pleted, however, on account of the ab
sence of many of the witnesses, and it
will be concluded on Get. 24, on which
date the grand jury will meet again. The
grand Jury recently found three special
presentments against Justice McLeod
King, charging malpractice. These arc
the only two cases which resulted this
way as the outcome of the investigation
of the magistrates.
HORDED A GROCERY’ STORE.
Burglar Entered IV. F. Gilbert <£ Co.’
Place YY Ith n Key.
The grocery store of YV. F. Gilbert &
Cos., at New Houston and Whitaker
streets, was entered sometime between
Saturday night and yesterday morning
early, and a number of articles stolen.
The burglar was evidently on familiar
terms with the place, for he had a key to
the front door w’hieh he unlocked, after
which he helped himself to one box of
eggs, a box of canned goods, two sacks of
flour, some rice and other articles. Every
part of the. store was carefully fastened
Saturday night, and It was evident that
only the front door had been tampered
with. The burglary was a very mysterious
one.
GIBBONS A CADET.
Taken In YY Ith the Recruit* for That
(oinimii y.
Private Joe Gibbons, who was reported
in yesterday's Morning News as having
been killed by a train on the Knoxville
and Ohio Railroad, was a member of tho
Savannah Cadets, Company K of the First
Georgia Regiment. Gibbons was not one
of the original members of the Cadets
who volunteered, but a recruit, who was
taken in when the company was being
put on a footing that would admit of its
being received into the Service. ,
COLOSSAL Ql ILT . SALE.
Jackaon, Metager R Cos.
Samples of Importers' and jobbers’; 3d
lot, 65c, 79c, 98c, $1.19 each. They con
sist of 150 crochet quilts; actual value
from SI.OO to s2.oo.—ad.
YY r Move October I*t,
Must reduce our stock before that time.
Carriages, Buggies and Harness cheap.
Savannah Carriage and Wagon Company,
Broughton and Jefferson streets,—ad.
WILL PARADE IN WELCOME.
(jrI'ARM DECIDE TO MEET THE RE
TURNING BATTALION.
The Parade I'ninlnionalr Agreed
Ipon-The Reception Will Alao Be
Tendered, Over S2OO Wa Snh-
Heribed to the Reception Fond.
Many Influential Members Were
Present at the Meeting and Strong
Speeches Advocating the Parade
Were Made—Telegram From Col.
Garrard Stating Any Courtesies
Shown Will be Appreciated.
An enthusiastic meeting of the corps of
the Savannah Volunteer Guards was held
last night at the armory, and it was
unanimously decided that the command
should go to the depot to meet the First
Battalion of the Second Georgia Regiment
on its arrival here, and to tender the
members a reception at the Guards’ hall.
Measures were adopted to secure a good
turn out of the Guards for the occasion,
and a subscription list that was started
among those present footed up more than
S2OO. As there was not a very large attend
ance upon the meeting, this was taken as
a substantial recognition of the esteem in
which the First Battalion is held as being
the representative of the Savannah Vol
unteer Guards in the army.
A marked difference between the meet
ing of last night and that of a week before
might have been noticed by one who had
attended both. The same question, the re
turn of the First Battalion, was consid
ered and discussed at each, but it was in
an altogether different way. At the first
meeting the proposition for a parade met
with but little, if any, favor, and it was
left to the officers to decide, after receiv
ing reports from the first sergeant as to
the number of men from the four com
panies who would take part, whether or
not the corps should turn out to welcome
the returning battalion. Several rousing
speeches were made last night, however,
of a nature to change the sentiment with
regard to the parade, and the members
saw the matter in an altogether different
light. General congratulations were ex
changed among the members after the
meeting, all of whom felt that the result
shows that the returning Guards are to be
received with great cordiality and wel
comed back with all the hospitality possi
ble.
Last night’s meeting was in response to
the call of Capt. W. W. Williamson, who
presided. He stated the object, and in
vited a discussion. Mr. John D. Carswell
brought the matter before the meeting in
the shape of a motion. This was to the
effect that the Guards give a reception
to the hattalion. A second was readily
forthcoming.
Capt. H. C. Cunningham was present,
as were many others of the members upon
the veteran, honorary, associate or retired
lists, and he offered an amendment to the
motion. Capt. Cunningham said he thought
the occasion would demand that the
Guards still in the city should turn out
to welcome back their comrades who went
to the front.
“It was the front,” said he, "whether
they were on the line of battle or not.
That makes no difference. They respond
ed to the call for volunteers, and they
could do no more than volunteer their
services. If the government did not
choose to send them to a post
of greater danger than might be
found in the unhealthy camp to which
they were tied at Tampa, that was no
concern of theirs. They stood ready to
go where they might have been ordered,
and honor should be shown them on their
return.”
Besides Capt. Cunningham, there were
others present who had not attended the
former meeting, and among them were
some whose talks were forceful, and con
vincing of the propriety of an escort from
the Guards being at the train to march
to the armory with the battalion. Thc
matter of the reception did not come up
for anything like a pro and con discussion,
It was on admitted fact that that should
be tendered, and not a man was present
who did not earnestly desire It to be
given. ,
The parade was the only thing about
which any uncertainty was felt, and that
was due to no til feeling at all, but to such
considerations as the difficulty that might
be had in getting away from business to
participate. Some had thought they might
possibly be exposing themselves to some
manner of ridicufe by turning out to wel
come those who had volunteered, but the
matter was presented in such a light as to
convince them that it was the indisputable
right of evety man to decide for himself
at the time the call came. The expressed
opinion was that no man had a right to
criticise another for not having gone, or
to question his reasons. It was a point to
be left solely to the one most vitally inter
ested, and there was none to whom he had
to render an account. This view was openly
given, and there were none present who
did not acquiesce in it.
Mr. J. Randolph Anderson spoke warm
ly in favor of the parade being held. He
thought the reception would be a very
neat tender of the appreclaiion of the
Guards for the action of the members who
volunteered, and of the recruits who were
taken in to build up the companies to a
war footing. It waa these men, Mr. An
derson said, who had put the name of the
Savannah Volunteer Guards on record as
having served in the Amerlcan-Spnnish
war, and he felt that everything should
be done to show with what regard their
representation of the corps is held.
Col. George T. Cann gave a hearty in
dorsement 10 Capt. Cunningham's amend
ment, also. He was a staunch advocate
of the parade being held, and suggested
that it should be ascertained when the
train that will bring in the battalion will
arrive, in order that the proper time to
prepare for the reception might be had.
It was suggested that the report of the
captains U|x>n the number who were found
willing to turn out for a parade should be
had. Capt. Williamson said he did not
ihink that a parade should be had If a
mere handful only were to respond to the
order.for it. Mr. IV. H. Wade talked
along the same line, saying that a big
representation of the Guards should be
had, by all means.
Mr. H. E. Wilson and Capt. Cunningham
adopted a different view. They regarded
n big turnout as all right and proper, but
they did not see that It was essential. Mr.
Wilson said:
“I shall dedicate the day the battalion re
turns to it. I’ll devote it to a celebration
of the event. These men are deserving of
honor,and it should be shown them. I do
not see that the number who may go down
In ranks to meet the battalion makes much
difference. It stems to me that it would
took better if there were but a squad going
down. That would make it look as if there
were not many of us left here. The small
party will do as well as a large one, if it
comes right down to a question of the
representation of this corps. If a vote is
taken here to-night to have a parade and
an order is lsshed for the assembly of the
members of the Guards, thoses who turn
out will be the representatives of the
corps, if they be but a handful. That Is
what we want. We want it on record that
we went down as an escort to the return
continued on Seventh Rage.),
POWDER
Absolutely Pure
BAD FIRE IN A GROCERY.
Victim the Frond Took for a Man
Turned On! to Bea Goat.
About 7:30 o'clock last night fire broke
out in the bar and grocery of John E.
Hays fci*Sast Broad and Nichols streets.
There was no way to save the place ex
cept prompt work by the department, as
the fire Rtarted on lop of the oil tank, and
in an effort to get it outside, the tank
was overturned after which the entire
contents caught.
The flames broke out the front, so there
was no chance to save anythtng. The
alarm was turned in from box 43 at East
Broad and Gwinett streets. Engine com
panies 4 and 5 and Hose Company No. 1
responded. Three s’reums were quickly
started on the building, but by this time
the fire had done ruinous work to the
store, and was creeping up the front and
into the second story.
While the firemen were thus busily en
gaged, Assistant Chief Mouro was on the
Nichols street side, whepe a crowd of
white and colored people were chopping
frantically at the wall. They said some
one was inside, as they heard them knock
ing against the wall in an effort to get
out. They were confident there was a
man inside, and the intermittent butts
against the wall added to their anxiety
to cut out a place of egress. While they
were chopping, the assistant chief ran
through a back gate and into the house.
The smoke was thick, which made it im
possible to tell whether any one tvas there
or not. I:Id felt around until he stumbled
over an object, and on reaching for it, he
found it was a- big goat, that had been
napping in the store when the fire broke
out.
Just what the • loss is cannot be told.
Mr. Hays carried SI,OOO Insurance on his
STock of goods, Ibut nothing on the furni
ture above, which was damaged to a con
siderable extent. The property belonged
to Mrs. McCrohan.
DEATH OF MR. JOHN F. HERB.
Was a Salzburger ml Took Promi
nent Part In the Late War.
Mr. John F. Herb died yesterday at his
home, No. 437 Tattnall street, after an
illness which was very trying, having been
confined to his bed for four weeks, during
which time he suffered terribly but uncom
plainingly.
Mr. Herb was born in Savannah Dec. 7,
ISI9, and was a descendant of the original
Salzburgers who settled at Ebenezer. Gn.,
early in the last century. He had resided
here all his life, except for short intervals.
At the outbreak of the civil war he was
very active in the organization of a sap
pers’ and miners’ corps in the state troops,
and held a commission as lieutenant. He
was transferred to the government service,
and assisted in converting the Fingal into
a Confederate cruiser. He afterwards had
charge of the government frorks at Gris
woldville. At the close of the war he re
turned to Savannah and resumed his busi
ness as contractor and builder, in which he
remained up to about twenty-five years
ago, when he gave it up to adopt that of a
collector.
During the yellow fever epidemic of 1876
Mr. Herb was a faithful and hard worker
for the relief of the suffering poor. At
the close of the epidemic he was present
ed a bronze medal and testimonial by the
Savannah Benevolent Association.
Mr. Herb was prominently connected
with secret and benevolent Institutions.
He v.-as a member of Oglethorpe Lodge.
No. 1. and Magnolia Encampment of ttie
;I. O. O. F.; Solomon's Lodge, (No. 1, F.
and A. M.; Georgia Chapter, F. and A.
M.; Palestine Commandery, No. 7, Knights
Templar, and Alpha Lodge of the Scot
tish Rite Masons. He leaves a wife, six
sotis and a daughter to mourn his ioss.
HE IS .1 VST IN.
Hackman Drove Hl* Charge to the
Bnrrneks.
J. C. Jordan of Waycross may feel for
tunate when he awakes in barracks
this morning to find he is SB3 ahead, be
sides also having a gold watch and chain
he carried. Somebody put too much moun
tain vinegar on Jordan’s turnips, as he
clearly indicated from the shrieks he made
at the siaiion house last night, reminding
outsiders that the place might be a
menngerie instead of a prison.
A hackman named G. F. Stockett drove
Jordan around town, until the passenger
became a veritable “dead load.” The
hackman then tried to get his passenger
off on some of the hotels, but none of
them would agree to let him register in
that condition. It was then the driver
showed a philanthropic spirit by driving
his charge to the police station, and turn
ing him over there. There Jordan was
safely cared for, but if he had been In
charge of somebody else, he might have
beea driven to the outskirts, his pockets
riddled, and he left alone upon the ground.
TO GO TO JACKSON, METZGER A CO.
Savannah Is to Have Another De
partment Store.
The old Gray store, next to the
corner of Broughton and Whitaker streets,
has been leased by Messrs. Jackson, Metz
ger & Cos., and they will take possession
Nov. 1. The two stores will then be made
one and the floors arranged in "depart
ment store” style. Improvements are to
be made throughout both buildings, so
that the new store will be as modern a
concern as can be found in the country.
A fine passenger elevator has Just been
completed and will greatly facilitate the
business of the upper-floors.
Messrs. Jackson, Metzger & Cos. will add
such new lines as are usual to the belter
class of department stores. Due notice
will be given the public of the opening of
the enlarged establishment.
The firm is to be congratulated on its
new departure, and the Jackson. Metzger
& Co.’s department store will undoubtedly
be a great success.
COLOSSAL RULT SALE.
Jackson, Metzger <fc Cos.
Importers’ and jobbers’ samples; 2nd lot,
$1.39 each; actual value, $2.26. They con
sist of 100 crochet spreads, extra heavy
and fringed, 12-4.—ad.
Rnlck Delivery,
Will be assured your customers if you
get one of our strong, light, easy running
Delivery Wagons. Styles to suit everybody
at little cost before our removal Oct. 1.
Savannah Carriage and Wagon Company,
■Sroughton and Jefferson streets ad.
A DRiVE
OS
HARNESS
TO-DAY.
u nn Thf y are
OJiUU well fitting and
07 Eft durable. Largest as-
OIiJU sortment, Lowest
Qin nnP rices ' Best value.
WlUlUUw°o r rU heaVy ° r U * ht
Btidlinger, Rabun & Mell’s
OLD STAND,
Whitaker and Congress Sts
LEO FRANK.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
THE LINE TO
Asheville,
Hot Springs
And Other Resorts
IN THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN
. 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. ISS*.
For full information call on any agent
of this company or its connections.
R. L. SEAY, Union Ticket Agent. Co
luinbla, S. C.
- J. B. HEYWARD, Traveling Passenger
A_gent, Augusta, Ga.
S. H. HARDWICK, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga.
Bankruptcy
Blanks.
We have a full supply of
Bankruptcy Blanks,
covering every phase of the
law and prepared by an ex
pert bankruptcy lawyer at
great expense.
They will save lawyers
nd others a vast amount of
trouble in preparing the pa
pers in such cases.
Prices are very reasonable.
Morning News,
J. H. EsTill, President,
Savannah, - - Georgia.
SCOTT & DAVIS,
nn in
And Taney Grocers.
Tlie best the market affords al*
ways in stock.
Personal attention given to all or*
der*.
21i> HENRY STREET, EAST,
’I’HONE 22U0.
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OATS. W FRUITS.
FEED. i VEGETABLES
Lemons, Peanuts, Peas, Produce, Etc.
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DEALER IN—
Paints, oOils, and Glass, Sash Doors,
Blinds and Builders' Supplies, Plain and
Decorative Wall Paper, Foreign and Do
mestic Cemenis, Lime, Plaster and Hair.
Sole Agents lor Asbestine Cold Water
Paint.
20 Congress street, west, and 19 St. Judan
street, west.
FLIiMBING, STEAM AND GAS fITTIHJ
By Competent Workmen at Reasonable
Figures.
l. a. McCarthy.
All work done under my supervision. A
full supply of Globes, Chandeliers, Steam
and Gas Fittings of all the latest styles, at
02 and 344 DRAYTON STREET,