The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-09-21
ADJOURNED FOR THE TERM.
The Superior Court Winds Up a
Long Session.

Judge FaIl'gant to Hear Causes in
Chambers Until Oct. -Four Re-
ceivership Cases UP Yesterday-A
Sensation in the A. j. Miller Con-
pany Cause.-The Telegram MuddIe
Not Yet Settled.
The superior court adjourned yesterday
for the term, having been in continuous
session over four months. Judge Falligant
will hear causes in the chambers during
the next few weeks.
Judge Falligant and Solicitor General
Fraser will go on the circuit in Novemb Der
which will occupy their time for about a
month. Court will open again in Savan-
nah in December.
-Four receivership cases came up yester-
day morning being the receivership of the
concerns of the A. J. Miller Company, the
Savannah'Telegram, Lloyd g. Adams and
Georgia Loan and Trust Company.
Mr.. johnson, agent of w. A. bod
son, whose bid of $500 forthe material
and supplies of the Savannah Tele-
gram, was accepted by the receiver,
was required to give a check for
the amount. Mr.. Johnson asked for per-
mission to give bond for the amount he
had bid upon his own property. included
in the Telegram's assets. Judge Falligant
refused to allow this, but ordered Re
ceiver Doolan to keep the amount IN
separate bank until the case shall be de-
cided in December. Mr. Dodson holds a
reservation of title to the material fur
nished by him to the Telegram, and does
not propose to pay for his own property
if he can help it.
A LITTLE SENSATION.
A little sensation developed in the A, J.
Miller case. Mr. w. E. Wimpy, president
of the Chatham Furniture Company, an
piled for further time, through his attor-
ney, George w. Owens, Esq, to complete
an inventory of the stock of the Miller
company, (which he is engaged upon with
a view to making bid.
Mr.. Wimpy testified that obstacles had
been thrown in his way in making the in
ventory and that Mr.. JEFF D. Miller had
assaulted him in the store on Saturday
He had Mr.. Miller arrested for the as
sault.
According to Mr. Miller's story of the
affair, Mr. Wimpy came in and asked him
for permission to make an inventory. He
told him that he would have to apply to
the receiver, Mr.. G. p Miller, who was
out at the time. MIR. Wimpy became very
abusive to Mr.. Miller and shook a paper
in his face. Mr.. Miller snatched the
paper out of his hand and threw it on
the floor, when Mr., Wimpy struck
at him, grazing him on the cheek Mr..
Miller then struck Mr. Wimpy, knocking
him down. The employees Of the store
separated them and prevented further
difficulty.
WARRANTS ISSUED.
Mr. Wimpy swore out two warrants
for MIR Miller before Justice Naughtin
one to keep the peace and one for assault
and battery. Mr.. Miller was arrested
and gave bond. 81
Judge Falligant seemed inclined to dis
charge the receiver and appoint some one
else, but the receiver showed that so far
as he was concerned he had not at
tempted to interfere with Mr.. Wimpy in
making his inventory. He said further
that he had discharged Mr.. j. d. Miller
when he heard of the difficulty.
The case was postponed until Friday in
order TO give Mr.. Wimpy an opportunity
to complete his inventory and make bid
on the stock
j. 3. johnson, A. B. Moore and D. ].
Morrison were granted letters of incor-
poratlon for the Liberty Brick Manufact-
uring Company.
r. j. Kieifer J. w. Davis, r. f. Baker
and D. Griffin were appointed notaries
public.
An order to perfect service in the case
Of Mary A. Harris VS.. James N. Harris,
suit for divorce, by publication was