The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, August 10, 1900, Page 8, Image 8

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8 WHITE MAKES A CONFESSION. TELLS TUB STORY OF' THE SHOOT ING OF ARTHI It H \)ILTOX. Saw iTemoii With n Gan Just Before the Shooting and Met Him ( omlns From the Scene Immediately \ft <*r—hiiiK Also Said lie Believed Iveraon Fired the Fatal Shot. Lawyers Harrison and Vyrlek Had a. Clash With the Police at the sta tion Iloase—< ’tainted to Represent All the Prisoner* and Advised White Not to Talk—Habeas Corpus Proceedings Continued Until This Afternoon. The habeas corpus proceedings instituted on behalf of the five Darien negroes now under confinement at the police station hou.-e against Superintendetii of Police Thomas Screven were to have, been the subject of investigation in the Superior Court yesterday morning. On account of the loss MaJ. Screven has suffered since the applications for the writs were filed, the case wont over until this afternoon, when Judge Falligant will investigate the facts and determine what shall be done. In the meantime the negroes are still at the station house, where they will remain until this afternoon at least. From all account** the occurrence against which the application for the writs of ha beas corpus was designed to guard has already transpired, one of the prisoners, as indicated in yesterday’s Morning Newe, having talked not wisely, bur too well, for the safety of his companions. This one of the prisoners, Nick White, has told De tective Stark a story of the slaying of Arthur Hamilton that is very likely to land his companions in misfortune behind the bars of the penitentiary, if it does not give them a judicial title to a fate even more terriDle. The confession of White, in substance, is th it prior to the shooting of Hamilton he had while in a saloon with Iverson, one of the bunch of five now at the sta- tion house, heard him say that he in tended to ki.l Hamilton. On the night on which the shooting took place, according to White?* statement to Detective Stark, he was carrying a valise for Hamilton and walked some distance behind him. After they had gone some distance White missed his umbrella, and thinking that he had dropped it in the road, turned over the valise to another negro named King and retraced his steps to look for the umbrella. He says that on the road he saw Iverson and another man standing near the road and almost concealed in the shadow of some trees, end that Iverson had a gun. Shortly af ter he had passed the men he heard the report of a gun. end while on his way, back to where he had left Hamilton and King he met Iverson and the other man coming down the road. Iverson’s compan ion he claims he did not recognize. He was afterwards told by King that he, too. believed that Iverson had fired the fatal shot. There was quite a discussion at the sta tion house yesterday when the prisoners were visited by Messrs. Harrison and My rick, who instituted the habeas corpus (proceedings. It was the understanding of Lieut. Reilly and Detective Stark that the lawyers represented only one of the negroes, and when, as soon as they reach ed the cell, they began to talk to While end advise him to make no confession, Btark naturally objected, particularly as White had told the detective that he was not represented by any lawyer, and did not expect to be. Ti>e detective was up held in his objection by Lieut. Reilly un til the lawyers explained that they repre sented not one, but all five, of the pris oners. having been retained by Thefr friends. It seems that Mr. Harrison be came rather excited during the progress of the discussion as to whether he* was to be allowed to talk to White or not, and, According to Detective Stark, told White that he must not talk to the detective, “for,” he said, ‘if you tell him the story that you have told me you will get both yourself and your friends into serious trouble.” The detective remarked that he would remember that remark and thought that the lawyer would make an excellent witness for the state when the trial came off. HE TOOK M A VOMICA. But Tounjff Mr. Tnhexdy Mu* Xot nt All I'hnirtl by It. An attempt to commit suicide by swal lowing a quaixttiy of mix vomica was made yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock by Mr. John Tuberdy. The deed was done at the store of his father, Mr. r. Tuberdy, No. 24 Whitaker street. The young man told of what he had done shortly after the dose had been tak en. and Dr. E. H. Nichols and Dr. C. P. Brannen were hastily summoned. Mr. I. A. Solomons, from his drug store, at Bar nard and Congress streets, was also call ed In. Dr. Brannen administered an emetic and gave the usual antidotes for the poison, of which two drachms had been taken. At no time did the young man appear particularly anxious about his fate, and he strenuously resisted some of the meas ures that the doctors tried to use to in- Bure his recovery. To Dr. Brannen he confessed that he had taken the dose with suicidal intent, ns he had nothing to live for and wanted to die. But Dr. Nichols, after an examination, was in clined to think that none of the poison kiad been taken nt ail, and that the story that the man had told had been manu factured for ulterior motives which he did not care to make public. At any rate he has experienced no had results from the dose, whether swallowed or merely thrown away, and last night was still at his father’s store, not having gone to bed, either from the effects of the poison or the remedies that had been applied to counteract its effects. IT VDIIAL AT i O’l I.Ot K. Mian Georgln Scrum Will Be In terrel in Vnult nt l.ntirel (irovo. The funeral of Mlsh Georgia Bryan Screven, an account of sad and un expected death on Wednesday evening was given in the Morning News of yester day, will take place from the family resi dence. at the corner of Congress and Aber corn streets, at ft o’clock this evening. The funeral services will be performed by Rev. 1.. f\ Birch, acting rector of Christ Church parish in the absence of Rev. Robb White. The interment, as al ready announced, will he in the family vault in laurel Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth Woodbridge Arnold, Miss Cereven’s sister, with her daughters, will reach the city on the Atlantic Coast Bine train this morning. The other sister, Mrs. Samuel C. Atkinson of Brunswick is ill in Atlanta and her physical condition will not permit her attendance upon the fu neral. Can Yon Tell Why You have constant headaches, are nervous and sleepless at night and feel tired In the morning? Your blood isn’t carrying the right materials to your nerves end other organs. Begin taking Hood’s Sar saparilla. the great b-ood enricher, and you will soon realize a change. You will feel better and stronger, will relish your food and enjoy refreshing sleep. Nausea, indigestion are cured by Hood's rills.-ad. JO If N SON-IV ERA OX. A Pretty Wedding at the Independ ent Church Lant Night. Avery pretty wedding took place last evening at the Independent Presbyterian Church, when Dr. Inetaf Hugo Johnson and Miss Inga Gertrude Iverson were married by Rev. James Y. Fair. Many friends of the young couple had assembled in the Church to witness the ceremony, and promptly at 9:30 o’clock, as Mrs. Harrison, the organist, commenced the wedding march from “Lohengrin,” the bride entered on the arm of her father, Mr. H. Iverson, who gave her away. She was preceded by her two little sisters, Miss Ruth Iverson and Miss Rhoda Iver son, daintily gowned in white organdie and carrying pink roses. The groom, ac companied by his best man. Dr. St. J. B. Graham, met the bride near the pulpit. The ushers were Mr. Edward Wash burn. Mr. R. G. Kreeger, Mr. E. W. Cubbedge and Mr. Stark Clay. During the ceremony Braga’s “Angel’s Serenade” was exquisitely rendered by Miss Winter on the violin with organ ac companiment by Mrs. Harrison, while Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was played as recessional. The bride was married in her traveling gown, a stylish tailor suit of blue cloth, and were a pretty hat of blue straw, faced with white liberty silk and trimmed wi h cornflowers and white ribbon. She carri and a lovt ly bouquet of white roses. The re was no reception after the cere mony, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson leaving by the 10 o’clock train over the Central for the North and West. They will visit in Chicago and Minneapolis, returning to Savannah early in Srptember. They will immediately begin hou ekeeping at 308 St. Julian stieet, east, where they will be at home to their friends after Sept. 7. The bride is the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. H. Iverson, who have been in charge of the Savannah Port Society for a num ber of years She has shown a deep and practical sympathy with this work, in its far-reac ing charity, as with every other effort ft< r good, and her personal charm and g ntle influence have made her uni versally beloved. The groom is a successful young phy sician. well known in Savannah. Al though a native of Chester, Pa., he has lived here most of hia life, and during all of his professional c areer, and has- a large circle of friends. Among the wedding gifts was a hand some chafing dish with flagon, fork and spoon, from the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Fort Society, and a beautiful amethyst brooch, a bronze and onyx clock, and a silver service presented by members of the Chinese Mission of the Independent Pres byterian Church. DE BELE-WILLI AMS. Two Popular Young People Married at St. rn.nl'■ Lutheran Church. Mr. Frederick C. Debele and Miss Mar garet Williams were married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church yesterday, the pastor, Rev. M. J. Kpting, officiating. The marriage was a very pleasant af fair, the church being filled with the friends of the young couple. The chan- cel was handsomely decorated with palms and cut flowers. Dr. Oliver J. Cook was the best man and Miss Margaret Slgwald the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Carrie Gnann and Miss Marie Deb ele. Messrs. Joseph Elslnger and B. R. Williams served as ushers. The bride wore a dress of white chiffon over taffeta silk and carried a bouquet of Bride's roses. The maid of honor and bridesmaids were attired In white batiste, trimmed with white satin ribbon and lace and carried bouquets of pink roses. After the ceremony there was a short reception to the bridal party and Intimate friends at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Williams, at 406 Waldburg street, west. After the re ception the bride and groom were driven to the Baltimore wharf where they took the Steamship D. H. Miller for Baltimore. They will visit Washington. Philadelphia, Toronto, Canada, and other points of in terest. The bride is one of Savannah's most charming young ladies and beloved by a host of friends. She is one of the active members of St. Paul's congregation, be ing a teacher and musical director of the Sunday School. The groom holds a res ponsible position as bookkeeper and stenographer of the Dixie Oil Company. Among the many handsome presents re ceived by the happy couple was a china closet Ailed with a complete set of china from the fellow employes of the groom. WEHE ftl lETLY MARRIED. Mr. J. IV. Hunt, Jr., anil Miss Henri etta Knck Made One. Mr. John Wesley Hunt, Jr,, and Miss Henrietta Isadore Kuck were married Wednesday night at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Suhr, at 118 First street, east, the cere money being performed by Rev. M. J. EpAing. The marriage was a very quiet affair, only the members of the families of the bride and groom being present. Both parties are quite young, but as they had fully made up their minds to the marriage the parents gave their consent. The groom is the son of Supt. J. W. Hunt of the street and lane department and Is a young mechanic with good pros pects. OTHER COMPANIES WANT IT. Rut Many Military Men Believe Ca dets Should Get the Lead. The Savannah Cadets believe the right of discovery entitles them to the useless ammunition that has been discovered in the powder magazine, and for which a petition was presented Council by Capt. J. T. West. Many of the military men in the city agree with the Cadets that, since the ammunition might have lain for many years more without any claim for it be ing made, it would be well enough for the city to let the company have the bul lets to he remoulded for Springfield rifle cartridges. Others, however, dissent. They say the discovery does not prohibit other claim mils appearing upon the scene, and it is possible that petitions to share in the find may be submitted to Council. Talk of this has been heard, and it remains to be seen how the Cadets will fare in their effort to obtain a lot of old lead that seems to be useless for anything save the purpose they desire it. FLAMES PROVED FATAL. Miss Mary E. Sullivan Died From Her Injuries. Miss Mary E. Sullivan, who was so bad ly burned day before yesterday nt her home. No. 16 Price street, by the explosion of a lamp, died yesterday morning at 7 o’clock from the effect of her injuries. The funeral will take place this after noon at 4:30 o’clock from her late resi dence. The burial will be at the Cathe dral Cemetery. , Miss Sullivan was a native of this city. She leaves one sister. Miss Nellie T. Sul livan, also a resident of Savannah. Hello-Isle of Hope. Grand cakewalk at Isle of Hope Satur day afternoon for the special benefit of the ladles and children. Accommodations on pavilion for 700. Admission only 10c; no reserve aeats. Be sure and come, as there la a big treat In store for you. Cars leave Junction every hall hour. Don’t mlsa the opportunity. Respectfulbt. Barbee & . Bendy, —ad. THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1900. OBSTACLES SWEPT ASIDE. COI NTY GIVEN THROIGH RIGHT OF WAV FOR La ROC HE AVENUE. Deed* Filed to Right of Way Through All Land* Save Thome of Mrs. Walden. and Thin i* to be Con demned-New Rond Will be u Con venience to Resident* nt Inle of Hope, and a Boon to Those Living at nonahella nnd Cattle Park—Will lie Pushed to Completion—Other Applications Tnrned Down—Prop erty That Can’t He Found, Save for Lev y. By force of an order passed by the Board of County Commissioners yesterday afternoon, the obstacles that have stood in the way of the completion of La Roche avenue were swept aside and steps taken that will result in opening to the public this important addition to the county sys tem of roods within a very short time. Laßoche avenue is the highway that is to connect, when completed, the Skidaway road and the old military causeway at Isle of Hope. It begins at the four-mile post on the Skidaway road and reaches the causeway, on the map, by a route that leads past Bonabella, Cattle Park and other saltwater suburbs of the city in that section of the county. When it is completed it will not only afford a short cut to Isle of Hope, but it will provide the residents of Cattle Park and Bonhbeila with a road to the city that is almost di rect. In the past they have been com pelled to follow a most circuitous road and, in consequerce, to travel almost twice the distance that will he necessary after the completion of Laßoche avenue. Two miles of the road have already been constructed, work having been ended where the land of Barnes begins. At yes terday’s meeting of the commissioners a number of residents of the district through which the road will run when completed filed with the hoard deeds to the right of way through all the lands the road will traverse, with the exception of the lands of Mrs. Walden. Mrs. Walden, it appears, has had in the past an experience with some railroad company, which she permitted to cross her lands. As she did not find the expe rience agreeable, she refused to treat with the property-owners for the right of way, and resolutely and flatly declined either, to permit the road to cross her lands without charge, or to sell a strip wide enough for the purpose. Several of the property-owners have therefore filed with the commissioners their personal bond, conditioned to repay the county what ever sum shall be decreed to be due when the land is condemned, and condemnation proceedings have been instituted. It is not anticipated that any great length of time will elapse before the condemnation of the last remaining segment of 4he right of way will have been accomplished, an.) the work may then he pushed to a rapid conclusion. The report of Superintendent of Public Works and Roads Chaplin showed that the high-water mark had been reached in the number of convicts in the county camps and at the county farm. On Aug. 1.- this number was 288, and since that time it has been increased by 13, making a to tal of 301 convicts. For the month of July the average number was 282. Never before in the history of the county has there been this number of misdemeanor convicts employed on the public works. These were fed and guarded last month, at a cost to the county of 29 cents per day, per capita. During the month of July much atten tion was paid to the drainage work around the city, 3,650 feet of new ditches having been dug and 118,150 feet of oid ditches slushed. The number of linear feet of ditches slushed amounts to 22% miles, less a very small fraction. All of this work has been at points within two miles and a half of the city limits, the design being to prevent the possibility of mala rial conditions during the summer tgionths. A communication was received from Mr. H. M. Lofton, general manager of the Savannah. Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope Railway, requesting the commissioners to olter a reward for the arrest of Seaborn Hayes, the murderer of Motorman L. B. Varnadoe. The communication recited the fact that a reward of SIOO had already been offered by the street railway company and suggested that the offer of an additional reward by the County Commissioners would greatly facilitate the capture of Hayes and his punishment for the brutal and cowardly murder of which he is guilty. As there seems to be some doubt of the right of the county to offer a reward in such case's, the communication from Mr. Lofton was referred to the county attor ney, with instructions to investigate the law and report to the board. Several offers of rights of way made to the cities by various parties for the construction of roads were turned down because they were not in proper form, failing to specify that those who offered them were the sole owners of the property and in a position to give the county a good title. Among the applications that suffered this fate was one from the res idents of West Savannah, offering the right of way of Cecil stre t to the County Commissioners, for the purpose of con structing a county road. This street of West Savannah connects the Louisville and Augusta r ads and it has been repre sented to the County Commissioners that to pave it would result in great conven ience to residents of that section. It is probable that this application and others that have been temporarily dis missed because not in proper form, will have thtlr formal defects remedied by the petitioners and then again tiled with the commissioners. A petition that reveals an interesting, though somewhat unfortunate, condition of affairs, was read at the meeting. I* was from Maj. G. M. Ryals, and recited that in 1898 he had bought from the com missioners a piece of property on the Ogeeehee road, which hud been sold for taxes and bought in at the tax sale for the county. He has made a mimlter of unsuccessful attempts to have the sheriff put him in possession, 'nut it now appears that neither the sheriff nor anyone else knows where the property is situated. Maj. Ryals wants the board to repay him the purchase price and luxes, or put him In possession; either course, he says in liis petition, will be perfectly satisfactory to him. It is that there are a number of pieces of property in the county lhat are in the same fix. In the old deeds they have been very Imperfectly and careless ly described, and the consequence is that nobody now knows where they begin and where they end As long as their owners pay taxes it is all light, but whenever tney default, nnd there it* a fax sale, the pur chaser finds it difficult to determine just what he hue bought. Maj. Ryals has found it impossible. His petition has been referred to the county attorney. The funny part of the mutter is that since Maj. Ryals has refused to pay taxes on the apparently imaginary tract lhat he bought, it has been levied upon and is to be sold again. TO HBLI* MRS. VABNADOE. Mrs. Edward Tliomns*linn Interested Herself In tlie Matter. Mrs. Edward Thomas of No. 134 McDon ough street, east, has interested herself in procuring help for the widow of Motorman Varnadoe. Some subscriptions she re ceived at her home yesterday were turned over to Mrs. Varnadoe. It is said the street railway employes have made up a purse of (100 for tbe widow. DRAWING TO A CLOSE. Bat the Tybee Season Will Continue I ntil the Hotel Close*. The season that is now drawing to a close has been the best Tybee ever en joyed. Hotel Tybee did a greater business than ever in its history, remaining full for a longer period. The guests all en joyed their stay on the island, and it is probable they will not only themselves visit Tybee again next summer but that they will induce others to do so. It is probable that the hotel wdll not be closed until Sept. 4, I/abor Day, Sept. 3. Is a holiday, and it is expected that there will be a crowd to visit the island then. If present plans are followed that wdll practically close the season. The hotel will shut up shop until next sum mer. If the hotel does not close before Labor Day, the season will extend beyond the limit of last year’s. Because of the storm that was then predicted, the visitors on the island left for the city, practically putting on end to the Tybee festivities. Thus far there have been no storm pre dictions, and this season may pass with out any alarm being occasioned by them. No sea nettles have appeared. That is another thing that has served to keep the season open. Usually the troublesome little fish, or whatever they may be. put in their appearance by this lime. Last year they were considerably earlier, as those who were stung by them while in bathing can readily testify. When the water is infested by the nettles, bathing is no sjwrt. The sting of one of the creatures is not to be despised. One comes much nearer crying than laughing over it. Nothing has been heard of the nettles this year, and it is possible they may not show up at all. Their failure to do so would scarcely create any painful disappointment. The dancing crowds continue rather heavy. Last night there w r ae dancing, and many went down from the city to enjoy it. The dancing will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the season has closed. Bathing is still enjoyed by many of those who visit the island, but it is noted that the crowds in the surf are very much smaller than earlier in the season. Yet they bear about the same proportion to •he number of visitors as was the case when the season was at its hight. THE WHITMAN SISTERS. Oißnnixlng a Troop to Go on the Hoad This Season. The Whitman, sisters, Essie and May, are hack in Savannah. The 6lsters, who are the daughters of Rev. Alberry M. Whitman, formerly of Savannah, but now of Atlanta, are well remembered here, having been quite prominent, with their mother in church work among the colored people. They are better known, how ever, for their dramatic talent, having taken part in various local entertainments and having made a venture of their own on the road last season. They propose to go regularly into the theatrical business and are now organiz ing a company for next season. Their special purpose here is to pick up some of the “kid” talent which they had last season and some four or five bright youngsters stand a chance of getting jobs. The company will be of the vaudeville type. Prince Ishmael, who married one of the sisters, will be with the troupe. The rumor, circulated here, that one of the sisters was dead is without foun dation. Both are alive and well. They are stopping with M. F. Major, at 610 Charles street. THE NEW CIGAR STORE. Plnknssolin <t Co.’s Opening Last Night Well Attended. J. Pinkussohn & Co.’s new cigar store on Bull street was formally opened last night. The store was well filled with gen tlemen from the opening hour until late in the evening. The interior of the store Is very at tractive. There are three large wall cases of quartered oak, provided with gas and electric lights. Two large French glass milrors add to the novelty of the inte rior. The cigar cases are mounted upon Italian marble bases. In each show window there was a novel display of Tom Keene cigars. These win dows are provided with six patent electric light bulbs, the first of the late pattern brought to Savannah. A noticeable piece of furniture Is a brass cigar lighter mounted upon a three foot pedestal of quartered oak. The ex terior of the store is in while and gold. The souvenir of the occasion was anew patent combination lock purse, which was eagerly sought after by the guests. A handsome flora! horseshoe, from J. Pin kussohn & Bro. of Charleston, was very much admired. GLASS IN’ THE STREET. Sanltnry Inspector McDonald Found It About Hull Street Squares. Sanitary Inspector Barney L. McDonal.l was thoroughly convinced yesterday that ali who find a pleasure in scattering brok en glass in the paths of bicycles are not yet among the dead. From Oglethorpe avenue to Gordon street on Bull street, the inspector's attention tvas called to the large amount of broken glass thrown in places where it would be practically im possible for a rider to avoid running Into it. When mishaps occur the indignation of those victimized runs at a high pitch. The trouble is in locating the guilty persons, however, which the police are not always able to do. PINCHED RECKLESS RIDER. I Young Broker Didn't I.lke Being Run Into by Negro. A well known broker reprimanded a negro bicyclist near the Cotton Exchange yesterday for running into him carelessly. The negro dashed into the broker, who was also riding, and either knocked him down or inconvenienced him considerably. The broker thereupon gave the offender a Jab on the head, sending him reeling against the railing nearby, which was the means of protecting him from a fall. After it was all over the broker wondered whether he or the negro suffered most, since the latter was struck on the head. Good Crops Along the Alabama Mid land. Mr. P. D Daffln and Mr. J. W. Comer have Just returned to the city, after sev eral days spent along the Alabama Mid land Railroad In Southwest Georgia and Southeastern Alabama. Mr. Daffln re ports the crops, especially cotton. In that section In fine condition. The cotton is well fruited and Is opening nicely, pick-’ ers being seen In the fields in several places. Keep Cool. Folding Fane Free to AIL Just received, 1,000 Japanese folding fans, to he given away Friday and Sat urday of this week to all purchasers of orte pound of coffee or half a pound of tea. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 106 Broughton street, west; telephone 616.—ad. 614.03 to Black Mountain, X. C., and Betnrn. Account of Montreal Bible Conference, the Southern Railway will sell tickets Aug. 9, 10. U, 12 and 13. final limit Aug. 28. James Freeman, C. P. and T. A., I*l BuU •treat.—t* FOREST CITY TEAM WON. THEY TOOK THE TYBEE BALL GAME FROM THE SOITHSIDERS. Copt.Creamer Claimed His Team Had to Play Against Twelve Men, tY hit'll Meant That Both I nipires and the Scorer Were Against Him. An Open Question as to How the Game Resulted—Some Claimed It Was G to 3 While Others Stoutly Averred It Was O to 2—One of the Forest City Player* Pounded the Ball Oat to Sea for a Home Run. The men behind the political gun that is fired now and then in Savannah with disastrous effect had a big time on Tybee yesterday. They had a picnic. That’s what it really was and what it was call ed. the Forest City Independent Club hav ing arranged such an entertainment, and induced many of its members to partici pate. The Forest City Club’s baseball team, incidentally, declared that there was another picnic on the island—that they had with the team from the South6ide Club. The ball game was the great feature of the day. It was decidedly warm. This warmth was not due solely to the blazing sun and the heated sands, for there was no little kicking injected into the game, and the politicians were as demonstrative as though some election were being pulled off. though the accompaniment of scraps was lacking. Everything was In harmony, and only good feeling prevailed. Some, doubt exists as to the score. Scor er Frank McDermott was the finest in his line that ever chalked up a run, yet it could not be told from the remarkable array of hieroglyphics he presented at the conclusion of the game, whether the score stood 6 to 2 or 6 to 3 in favor of the Forest City team. It was one or the other, but which is not known. That, like the great controversy as to who wrote the plays commonly attributed to Shakespeare, will go down to history as an unsolved problem. Umpire James Mc- Bride, president of the Forest City Club, declared it was 6 to 3, but his judgment was pronounced biased, and, besides, the Southsiders said, he didn’t know what he was talking about anyway. The Southsiders claim they had only nine men with whom to play twelve. Cap*. Robert Creamer asserted that his team had not only Umpire Mcßride, which might have been expected, against them, but Umpire Samuel Reynolds as well. The Judge, he declared, sold them out, did them dirt and gave the game to the Forest City team. And why? Simply be cause the Judge will run for justice in the Fourth again, and the Southside doesn’t happen to be in the district, while the Forest City Club, on the contrary, most decidedly is. That was rough on the Judge, particularly as he had been chosen by the Southsiders to represent them as umpire. The Judge indignantly refutes the charge, and declares .that ho did everything he could for the Southsiders, but that the Forest City boys wouldn't stand for any of his most brilliant tricks as an umpire. Then, too. Scorer McDermott was jump ed on in fine s'yle by Capt. Creamer, who said he tvas the rummiest lot in the scor ing line that ever happened. Capt. Cream er stirred around most Industriously look ing for someone else to represent his team in keeping score, but the official scorer managed to hang on to his job. The cap tain of the Southsiders was registering kick after kick about the way only the best batters for the Forest City crowd would ever appear at the plate, but he seemed to be on the losing side. Figura tively speaking, the ballot boxes were stuffed and the lines in front of the vot ing paces had been filled up with the opposition before the Southsiders ever ap peared on the scene. Following are the players and the posi tions th y covered: Forest City. Southside. Mcßride pitcher Jones Duffy catcher Smith Quinley first base Creamer Touissaint second base Pacetti Royston third base Lehwal.l McDermott short stop Compass Mendel left field Pardue Murray center field Rogers Lillienthal right field Hill The Mcßride and the McDermott whose names appear among the Forest City players were not those whose names are so well known in a political way, and that gave C'apt. Creamer another reason for kicking. He declared that he had been flim-flammed, that dark horses had been run in on him. He confidently expected that the doughty sires would be at short and in the box for his opponents but their sorts showed up as substitutes. Umpire Mcßride was an autocrat. His rulings stood against ail protest. He would call a man out and. despite the combined kick of the entire team, out he would be. "How about that, Mr. Umpire?" shrieked Touissaint. grtting gay when a hall had been pitched to one of those on his side. “How many balls?” “That's all right,” was all the answer he received. "I’m at tending to this department." And he was. He scorned the use of an umbrella, but Umpire Reynolds had to look out for his complexion. His umbrella interfered greatly with the game and was the rea son Touissaint missed one of the many easy ones he muffed during the five in nirgs that were played. Quinley was the warmest thing in the batting line that appeared on Tybee sands. He knocked the ball out to sea the first time he came to the bat. making a home run. Alderman Jarrell, who hap pened to be present in his bathing suit, retrieved the ball, swimming out a dis tance that made that from the plate in Bolton Street Park to center field fence look like a deuce. The score by innings was es follows; Forest City 2 112 o—6 Southside 0 1 0 0 2?—3 (?) The run makers for the Forest City team were Mcßride. Quinley, Touissaint, Murray and Duffy, Mcßride making two. Lehwald and Rogers made the runs for the Southside. Lehwald declares he made that disputed third run, but that will never be positively known. The politicians did not have a very big crowd, but they had a big time. Not more than 250 tickets in all on account of the picnic and hall game were sold. Music in the pavilion was an attraction for the visitors, some of whom enjoyed dancing. The weather, even at Tybee. was warm, but a dip in the surf furnished relief when it was considered any too severe. NEW STREET CAR TRACKS. Would Be I.ntd by tlie Company as Soon n Possible. General Manager H. M. Lofton of the Savannah. Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope Railway Company was asked yesterday when the comiwny purposes beginning work on the construction of the double belt line for Barnard street and turnouts and sidings for Whitaker street, provided the Council passes favorably upon the peti tions submitted at the meeting on Wednes day. His answer was that it would prob ably he as oon as possible. Mr. Lofton's understanding, he explain ed. Is that the company expects to begin work, the petitions being granted, as soon as the city ordinance will admit of ground being broken and material can he secured. No definite date for the inception of the proposed changes has been asslgr.d, but It Is probable that the company would lose no time. The Plant System excursion train to Charleston leaves Savannah at 6:29 a. m Sundays; tickets are sold at on* dollar for she round trip.—ad. AN INSPECTION NEEDED. Rotten Poles Cause a Wire Tangle on Bull Street. Rotten electric light and street railway poles caused a tangle of wires on Bull and Bryan streets yesterday morning. The electric light company’s force had just removed the wires from ar. old pole at Bull and Bryan streets, when the pole fell from sheer rottenness, having evi dently been sustained only by tl)e wires. In falling the pole struck across the trolley w.re just across Bryan street, car ryitg it dawn. The strain on the wire caused a trolley pole in front of the Southern Express Company’s office, about 10j feet away, to come down. This pole snapped off at the base, revealing a case of dry rot. It was sometime before the tangle of wirts was stra : ghtened out. It would be interesting to know just how many more of these poles are in the same rotten condition. The majority of the street railway and electric light poles have been standing for years, and it is probable that an inspection would reveal a e milar condition of rottenness on the part of a large percentage cf the number. Returned From New Y’ork. Mr. P. T. Foye has returned from New 7 York, where he made his purchase of carpets, rugs and matting for his new store, to be occupied Sept. 1. Work on the new structure is being rapidly pushed, and it will be one of the best appointed buildings in this part of the country. Thermometer’s Highest Point. The thermometer registered 99 degrees yesterday, being the highest for the sea son. The maximum was reached at 3p. m. The minimum was 75 degrees at 6:10 a. m., showing a variation of 2A degrees for the day. New Confectionery Store. The Imperial Candy Company to-day assumes control of the store at Bull and State streets, where an up-to-date con fectionery business will be carried on. The very best soda w r ater, ice cream and sherbets will be served. Full line of fine cigars will be stocked. The patronage of the people of Savannah is solicited. THE IMPERIAL CANDY COMPANY, Proprietors. #14.65 to Black Mountain, N. C., and Return. Account of Montreat Bible Conference, the Southern Railway will sell tickets, Aug. 9. 10, 11. 12 and 13, final limit Aug. 28. James Freeman, C. P. and T. A., 141 Bull street.—ad. A Fever-Stricken (amp. Everett City, Ga., July 21, 1900.—1 am a strong believer in and advocate of the use cf Johnson’s Chill and Fever Tonic. I know what it will do. I have tried it in Cuba and the low lands of Mexico. I have been a soldier in my time and have found the Tonic invaluable in cases of camp fever. Only those who have been in the tropics as soldiers can comprehend the horrors of a fever-strickern camp, miles and miles away from Its base of supplies. It was in such places that Johnson’s Tonic came in. You did not need any Calomel or quinine or any other drug. Stick to the Tonic and you will be able to eat embalmed beef again. Yours very truly, Chas. F. Roden. -Ad. A Receiving Teller. A receiving teller at a good bank said that he was about to get sick. He felt tired all time; sleep did not refresh him; felt as if he ought to take vacation. A pharmacist put him on Graybeard and two bottles completely overhauled him and made him about as good as new. Get Graybeard at all drug stores. Gray beard pills are treasures—2so the box. Respess Drug Cos.. Proprietors.—ad. ttser. We have a nice line of cider In bottles, pure and genuine, from the celebrated establishment of Mott & Cos., of New York. The Russet Cider and the Crab Apple Cider are very good. Llppman Bros., cor ner Congress and Barnard streets. Sa vannah, Ga.—ad. A Dellclovta Smoke. The Herbert Spencer Is an elegant cigar and is truly a delightful enjoyment to inhale the fumes of this fine tobacco; It Is exhilarating and delicious. See that the name of Herbert Sper.cer Is on every wrapper of every cigar, with out which none are genuine. The Herbert Spencer cigars are only sold by the box of 50, Conchas at $3.50, and Perfectos, $4.50 at Llppman Bros., whole sale druggists, Barnard and Congress streets, of this city ad. Chair cars on Plant System excursions to Charleston every Sunday, engage your seats on Saturdays at the De Soto Hott, ticket office.—ad. Sunday Trips m Brunswick Yin Plant System 61.00. The Plant System will sell round-trip tickets to Brunswick on Sundays, limited to date of sale, at rate of SI.OO. Trains leave at 2:10 a. m. and 5:20 a. m.—ad. To the Mountains. In the nick of time. , Just when you are yawning and feeling tired out and broken down, a bottle of Graybeard is better than a trip to the mountains. Are you constipated? Take Graybeard pills. Little treasures—26c >be box. Res pess Drug Cos.. Proprietors.—ad. To Brunswick nno Return, 61-00 Via the Plant System, Sundays. In addition to the Charleston Sunda excursions, the Plant System are selling round-trip tickets to Brunswick, good on Sundays only, at rate of SI.OO for the round trip. Trains leave at 2:10 a.'to, and 5:20 a. m.—ad. The summer is passing, have you taken in the Plant System Sunday excursions to Charleston? One dollar for the round trip, —ad. Amrrlrnn Whiskies. Llppman Pi others carry In stock tbe most noted brands. Antediluvian is a celebrated whiskey bottled by Osborne of New York, ana are safe In saying It Is one of the best whiskies In the city. The Peoria Rye Whiskey, bottle In bond by Clark Bros, of Peoria, 111., is also a fine whiskey. The Peerless whiskey, bottled In bond at Hendersonville, Ky.. being under the su pervision of the United States government. Insuring purity and strength. Llppman Bros, are wholesale druggists, but they Intend to retail these fine whis kies .—ad. What Is Tetterlnef It Is a sure cure for all skin diseases. It cures itch, tetter, ringworm, eczema, salt rheum, etc. Never fails. Noihing is "Just as good.” Don't accept substitutes. Try and you will be convinced, as thousands of others have. If your druggist doesn’t keep It, send 50c in stamps direct to th maker, J. T. Shuptrlne, Savannah, Ga. (or a box postpaid.—ad. For Over Fifty Yeara. Mrs. Winaloiw’a Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothee the child, softens the gums, allays all pain cures wind colic, and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Twenty-five cent* a bottle, ••ad. STOVES The Right Tifr? to Buy Is right now. Inducingly low hot weather before-the-rush prices. Worth considering, if you want a stove or range. Our line is complete, our prices the lowest, and our work thoroughly guaranteed. Rich* ardson & Boynton’s Perfect Ranges, Shephard’s Magic Ranges and Orr, Painter & Co.’s Othello. No other line so good. Let us give you estimates while we have plenty of time to put in your range and test it, ffm. & H. H. Lattimore, West Congress Street. RANGES E. B. Neat, F. P. Millard. President. Vice President Henry Burn, Jr Seo’y and Treat NEAL-MILLARD CO. Builders’ Material, Sash, Doors and Blinds, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass and Brushes, EUILDERS* HARDWARE. lime, Cement and Plaster, •ar 4 WUtakn Streets. UIUIU, A. JUST RECEIVED A CAR LOAD OF GARDEN TILE. HD MU'S SIS. 11 .*5 lirongton Street, West. BRENNAN BROS., WHOLESALB Fruit, Produce, Grain, Etc. >22 BAY STREET. Wuk Telephone BSS. COMFORT For your slock. The fly season la now an us and the time ta use Tough on Flies, a lotion when applied will prevent you, horses and cattle frcm being pestered. Try It and be convlr.oed. HAY, GRAIN, BRAN, COW FEED, CHICKEN FEEL. etc. T. J. DAVIS. Phone 223. IT* Bay street, wesL SCHOOLS Ai\i> tOLLKGUS. 'ToU£GE^CHARLESTOnT ( II All LBSTON> S. C. Founded In 17,<rt. NEXT SESSION OPENS OCT. 1, 1900. Board in the College dormitory. Includ ing furnished room and lights, can be ob tained at $lO a month. Tuition S4O per session, payable In two Installments. A 1 candidates for admission are permitted to compete for Boyce Scholarships, which pay $l5O a year. Strong faculty; well equipped chemical physical and biological laboratories; ob servatory; library of 14.000 volumes; and the finest museum of natural history in the South. Elective courses leading to the degree of B. A. and M. A. For catalogue. Illustrated circular and information in full, address, HARRISON RANDOLPH. President. ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY For Young Ladles, Washington, Wilkes county. Georgia, admitted to be one of the most home-llke Institutions In the count try. Climate healthy. Extensive, lawn# Course thorough. Terms moderate. Music. Art. Physical Culture, Elocution, Stenog raphy and Typewriting. Address MOTHER SUPERIOR. EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL, L. M. BLACKFORD. M. A., Principal. For Boys. Three miles ftom Alexandria. Va.. and tight from Washl gton. D. C. The 62d year opens Sept. 26. 1900. Cata logue sent on application to the principal at Alexandria. Empty Hogsheads. Empty Molaaaea llogaheeda tor •ala by C. M. GILBERT & CO.