davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
FILLING UP THE RACES.
ZIMMERMAN AND WHEELER IN
SATURD AVS MEET.

A Lively Interest in the Event-The
Charleston Delegation to Arrive To-
day and Go Into Training at Once.
The Handicaps 20 Be Announced the
Morning CT the Race-Ths Prizes on
Z Exhibition.
A lively interest csuters in the Wheel
mems meet Saturday. Zimmerman and
Wheeler have been training actively since
March 1, arc in good condition, and will
insure some fast time. Zimmerman has
been preparing for his trip to England and
will leave GA April % to meet the champions
of England, France, aud Germany before
the international meet contest for the
worlds championship at Chicago this sums
mer.
The local racing men have been training
hard and do not propose TO let Charleston
walk off with the bulk of the prizes this
time. Mr.. A. B. Rich, one OF the New York
Athletic Clubs crack riders, is expected
daily and will probably remain TO train for
the May races.
The entries for the handicaps closed april
! and have been sent to the official handi-
cappers Of the league az Memphis, Tenn,
to arrange the handcaps IN the half, one
nounced Saturday morning.
Several Charleston riders are expected
to-day to get on few finishing touches for
Saturdays race, and will no doubt make it
interesting for the Savannah riders as well
as for Wheeler and Zimmerman. A por-
ton of the prizes are now on exhibition at
Wakefield 81 Lees on Bull street, aud are
attracting q great deal of attention. The
medals are expected to-day and will be i'm
mediately placed on exhibition at the same
place. The prizes now on exhibition are
elegant and tasty and will make the races
closely contested. The races will commence
at o'clock and will be run Off as rapidly as
possible.
- A complaint was made Of the costumes
of one or two of the riders in the last races
in that they did not confine their costumes to
those permitted by the league. The referee
Of the races will rule Off the track any rider
appearing in any costume not IN strict &C.
cord with the league rules.
Special officers will be in attendance and
will see that perfect order is maintained and
that no dis5eputable persons are allowed on
the grounds,
Every afternoon for the last two weeks a
large number of ladies and gentlemen have
been visiting the Wheelmens park to wit
ness the riders training. Some OF the riders
do not stop under ten miles an afternoon.
and when every mile is made under three
minutes one can gain an, ideR of the i'm
mense amount of effort and hard work
required to knuckle down to it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
COLLECrAp $1,000.
Ihe Central Begins to Pay It's Back
Taxes to Ohath m County.

Ihe Central Begins to Pay It's Back
Taxes to Ohath m County.
County Attorney Saussy has in his pos
session $4,000, paid to him by Mr.. 7. M.
Cunningham, cashier of the Central Rail-
road Bunk, on account OF back taxes for
1891, and is now awaiting the order of the
controller general to turn it into the county
treasury.
The Central. it will be remembered, de-
fsulted on its county taxes for 1891 and also
for 1892. These taxes were due under the
Glenn bill passed by the legislature in 1889,
but the Ceatral failed to pay them when
they fell due in December, 1891, and
also in 1899. The controller general, who
has charge of this matter, was notified aud
executions we're issued against the property
Of the Central and sent to Mr.. Saussy TO be
served.
The Central thought it best not to let the
matter 60 into the courts, so agreed 30 pay
the taxes IN Ustallmeuts, and the execu-
tions were not served. Instead of interven-
ing, Mr.. Saussy thought it lest 70 take the
$4,000 which was paid on account and take
notes for the balance, which for 1891 was
about 5000. The taxes due by the Central
to Chatham county is debt which, in the
event Of the sale OF the ROAD, will take pre-
osdeuce over the Centrals other outstand-
ing obligations. County Attorney Saussy
is alert Cor tie interests of his client. and
will collect the balance OF the principal to-
gether with accrued interest, at en- early q
date as possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
ANOTHER BASE BALL TIE.
SAVANNAH AND AUGUSTA QUIT
EVEN IN TIE NINTH INNING.

The Locals Saved Themselves From
Defeat by a Magnificent Squirt OF
Batting IN the Last Inning-The Game
One of Heavy Batting and Bad Play
ing on Both Sides-McGarr Lost His
Temper With the Umpire and Threw
Away the Ball.
The game yesterday in Augusta between
Savannah and Augusta resulted in a tie-12
to y. At the end OF the eighth inniug)
with the score II 70 7 in favor of Augusta,
the people began to vscate the grand stand,
satisfied that the visitors were whipped, but
they moved too soon. The Savannahs,
in their half of the ninth. by
one OF the prettiest pyrotechnic displays OF
base ball fireworks, scored ) runs on
seven hits, tying the score.
M'GABR's BAD BREAK.
In the third inning McGarr gave ono Of
the worst exhibitions of childishnsss ever
witnessed on ball ground. Denny went to
third on a hit by Wilson and the ball was
thrown to McGarr, who touched Denny.
1t looked like q put out, but the
umpire declared the runner safe. and
McGarr, In ft Of anger, threw the bali
over the aide fence.
Kiusmau and Connaughton lead the bat
ting for Savannah, scoring hits out of
times TO the bat. The following is the
score by innings:
Savannah ..........S 0 ; o Q 5-i2
SAVANNAH DISAPPOINTED.
The lovers of base ball here we're rather
disappointed at the failure of Savanpah's
team to down Augusta but the fact that
Menning's men made the game tie aud
we're not defeated essauged the disappoint-
ment little.
After the splendid work of the locals
against the Cievelandites, with the um pire
aiding the visitors in two of the contests,
1t was not expecting too much for Sa-
vannah to easily whip Augusta.
The big score indicates tremendous
batting by both clubs and poor pitching,
Savannah was whipped up to the ninth
inning, but our boys accomplished great
feats with the bat in their last half, but the
work came too late.
DARKNESS SAVED AUGUSTA.
Darkness prevented the playing off of the
tie and probably saved Augusta, as the
Savannah boys had apparently just
awakened when the game was called
Great interest was evinced here In the
game, and newspaper and telegraph Offices
received many inquiries for the results be-
tween 8 and Z o'clock
The only excuse which can be advanced
for Savannah's poor playing is that the
team was facigued by the dusty day ride TO
Augusta. Both clubs will play again this
afternoon and Savannah is expected to win.
1t is hoped Manning won't disappoint the
people, despite the fact that he seems To
have an umpire as well as a club to play
against in Augusta.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
LOCAL Peas Dcsan.

A. T. Mslson Of London is at the De Soto.
S. R. Jaques Of Macon is at the De Soto.
W. II. Vernon Of New York is at the De
Soto.
J. D. Young OF Louisville is at the De
Soto.
E. H. jenkins of Columbus ia at the De
Charles H. Bebes of Atlanta is at the
Pulaski.
Sylvester BIeckley of Odum, Ga. is at the
Pulaski.
L. P. Preston of NARROW. Ga, is at the
Pulaski.
W. R. McDuffie OF Johnston. Ga, is at
TIE Pulaski.
C. N. Lamar of Americas is stopping OF
the Pulaski.
H. C. Lumpkin Of Lafayette, Ca, is at
the Pulaski
G. c. Fleming of Atlanta is registered at
the De Soto
William Donovan of Wadley is at the
ScTeveu house.
Charles w. Kay Of Atlanta is at the
Screven house.
J. P. Snattueh of Lafayette is registered
at the Pulaski.
E. A. jackson of Lafayette is stopping
at the Pulaski.
D. l. Peoples of Estill, S. c., is at the
Screven house.
William st. John of Atlanta is registered
at the De Soto.
l. L. Mallett Of Brunswick is registered at
the ScreVen house.
J. w. Bates Of Charleston is registered at
the Screven house.
L. A. Ransom Of Atlanta is registered at
the ScreveI house.
Balling Whitfield of Brunswick is stop
ping at the De Soto.
G. W. Pitcher OF Sarasota. Fla, is stop
ping at the De Soto.
Uriah B. Harold Of Americas is regis
tered at the lie Soto.
Henry Payne of Barlow, Ca, Is stopping
at the Screven house.
Thomas J. Hegarly Of Charleston is reg
istered at the De Soto.
Mr.. W. II. Baker, wife and daughter, Of
New York, are at the De Soto Mr. Baker
Is vice president OF the Postal Telegraph
Gable Company and is on a tour of inspec-
ton, pleasure, etc. He is very much pleased
wish Savannah.
The Oglethorpe Light Infantry gave an
enjoyable military hop at Odd Fellows hall
last night which was largely attended I5
was strictly an invitation affair, and all
military guests appeared in uniform. The
committee which made the affair SUCCESS
was: Lieut.. W. Old. Rock well, chairman;
Sergt. w. 9. Girty, Corpl. J. J. Stevens,
Private @. Y. Richardson and Private w.
f. GasQue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
THE PORT ROYAL CASE.

The Petition of ]. H. AveriIl to Be
6eard Here by Judge Pardee.
The petition of J. Il. Averill in the case
of tie Central Railroad and Banking Com
pany VS.. the Farmers Loan and Trust
Company Of New York, asking that Mr.
Conner be removed as receiver for the Port
Royal aud Augusta railroad, and that his
appointment be confirmed, has been filed in
the United States circuit court here, and
April 10 has been set as the date on which It
" Il be heard by Judge Don A. Perdae.
Ills petition Is the same as heard before
JCdge AldrCh and Judge SmOnton in the
South Carolina courts, alleging that the
Central, uude. its charter, hes 10 right to
coat Oh tns majority Of the stock 10 the
Port K )yal road, as 1t is a directly compel
ing line with the Central. 1t Eur. her al
leses that the United States court vas with
out jurisd ictlon Ia tie appointment of Mr.
Conner Gs receiver 50 far rs the Port ROYAL
ard Augusta railroad was concerned, as it
was not insUlvent, q that the appoint
msnt was Illegal aad void. Therefore. the
petitioner pr8ys that the appointment OF
Mr.. Conner be annull-d aid that be, J. II,
Averll, be appointed.
The petition of Mr. Averill was heard
before JUdEe ii. c. Boney OF the Augusta
circuit, ana postponed ~ hin Indefinitely
until application should have besn made 20
the United States court here. That petition
has been fled here, and will be heard by
Judge Pardee 10 this court on April 10.
Judge Pardea's decision will Only affect the
Georgia end If the road, the portion in
south Carolina being now in the hands Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
EASTER WEDDING BELLS.
Mr.. George T Knox and Miss Maggie
Eensen Married at 81. Petrick's.

Mr.. George T. Knox and Miss Maggie
Eansen Married at 81. Petrick's.
ST. Patrick's church was the scene Of q
pretty after Easter wedding yesterday aft
eruoon at 5 O'Clock. The contracting par
ties were Mr.. George T. Knox and Miss
Maggie Hansen. Rev. P. H. McMGhon
performed the ceremony.
The church Vas crowded With the friends
Of the happy couple and several hundred
we're gathered outside. The affairs we're
lastly decorated IN honor Of the occasion
and the candle illumination was quite ef-
fectiye.
Mr.. Percy Lee. the groom's best man,
and Miss Mizzie Hanley, the bridesmaid,
walked together and the bride followed
leaning on ths arm Of the groom. 20 the
strains of Lohengrin's march. During the
ceremony Miss Walsh, the orgaGist, played
Home, Sweet Home, aud tho wedding
party retired the air was merged into
Memberships inspiring wedding march
The bride wore a hands Ime gray silk,
rtbbon-trimmed gown, wreath OF natural
flowers and a full length veil. She carried
u bouquet of white rosebuds. interspersed
with hyGcinth9 and ferns, held together by
a white silk ribbon. The bridesmaid was
also nttired in gray silk with rose hair orna-
ments
After the marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Knox
gave a reception TO their many friends at
the home of the BRIDES parents, No. &C
Bryan street The display Of presents were
very handsome.
Mr.. Knox is a popular young man who
holds chief clerkship at the Ocean Steam
ship wharves The bride is an attractive
and accomplished daughter Of Capt. Thomas
Hansen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
GEaRGIA RAILROADs.

Their Capitauz alton Less Than Ons-
half thu Average for the Country.
The question Of an increase in freight
rates, an appeal for which was made before
the railroad commission by all the roads Of
she state, has brought out some interesting
facts in regard to the railroads Of the United
States in comparison with those OF Geor-
gja.
The total mileage of railroads in the
United States is about l75, 600, and they are
capitalized at an average OF about $4,000
per mile. According to Mr.. Corners state
Tnent before the commission the Central is
capitalized at less than $2t 900 per mile, aud
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
and the Georgia roads are said tC be capitals
ICED at about 3D., 900 Thus il will be seen
that the capi alizaton of the roads IN GeOF-
gia aver .ges less than ona-halt he average
capitalization OF the roads OF the United
States.
Mr.. Conner in his argument agreed that
per cent. would be Il fair interest on the
actual capt. lllZatOn, but showed thai the
Central and others we're not earning Der
cent. on the actual cunt invested. Toe
agreement stated that the stock was not
watercd, and showed that the roads could
not be reproduced as they stand to-day for
less than the average capitalization.
The railroads Of Georgia pay from to 7
per cent. on their bonded debt, many OF
them now paying the higher rate. Others
refuse their outstanding bonds at 3 per
cent. when they mature. But when not
earning per cent on thor Capitalization
they OF course, cannot pay or even per
cent. on their bonds, make necessary i'm
prO9ements and declare a dividend on their
stock too.
The railroads ask for an increase Of % per
cent. on nearly all classes Of commodities.
.Nn.~ knur rFNfE
miles of road, the annual earnings OF the
railroads Of Georgia approximate Sl6,-
23O 900. An advance of % per cent would
increase the annual earnings by something
over $4,000 900. These figures are obtained
by taxing the CentraPs earning capacity as
q basis, which gives much larger amount
than if al average were taken, as the earn
iDgs OF the Central are much greater than
the majority of the roads in the state. These
increased tolls would largely 60 back into
circulation in the state as operating ex-
penses and interest or dividend to Georgia
security holders.
In his argument before the commission
Maj. Hanson stated that there was a close
relation between the prosperity OF railroads
and the communities they serve, and that
when railroads tlrIve the state thrives.
Railroad experts say that Georga's tariff
needs thorough revision. In his ergumenC
Mr.. Conner quoted the constitutional clause
which guarantees to ell the protection by
government to property. Railroads, he
said. which were the private property of
numbers Of individuals, demanded the pro-
lection Of the government IN order TO keep
them from going to ruin, on the verge Of
which many of the Georgia roads now are.
The question then was would the commits
sion allow them to 20 on down the decline
or afford them thao protection proGered by
the constitution OF the state and the United
SCatesf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
TIE C8NTR AIS DIRECTORS.

They Hold an Advisory Meeting to
Discuss Matters in General.
A meeting Of the Central railroad direct
ors was held yesterday morning and after
noon in the office of Receiver Conner, and
all together the directors we're in session for
FIVE hours.
What they did during the nesting is IN
known. as nothing concerning the meeting
was given out for publication. 1t is sup
posed, however, to have been merely an
advisory meeting and that the directors met
merely TO discuss matters in general per-
tanning TO the Central, Mr.. Conner in re-
Spouse TO n query as to wha5 they had done
said last night;
"The meeting was called merely to dis
ouss the present situation Of affairs with re-
gard to the road. IL is the first meeting
the directors have held in three months, and
it is important that they should keep up
their interest in Central affairs. This is
the only reason why the meeting was called
and nothing was done about which any
thing can be sad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
An Event of the seaso /.

A special train will leave the Savannah,
Florida and Western railroad depot on Mon
day morning, April 10, at o'clock standard
timel. carrying the 10th annual excur-
sion of the Employees Mutual Relief Assoc
citation to Florida.
This excursion, like all othersgiven by the
association, will be under the special care
and management Of u committee OF gentle
men selected for their experience in con-
Quoting tLese affairs The finest coaches
will be used for the occasion aud nothing
will be left uudone to insure tho comfort
and pleasure of the guests. Reduced rates
are offered fr IN Augusta, Wilmington,
Columbia, Charleston. Savannah and Way
cross, and tie excursion will no doubt be
an event OF the season.
Those modern works of architecture and
art, the hotels Ponce De Leon, Alca2ar and
COrdovs, aud that palace OF hotels, The
Tampa Bay" with its silvered domes,
gilded crescents and Moorish arches will nos
close until after April Is.
This excursion affords everyone an oppor-
tunity OF seeing these beautiful hotels in the
midst Of a charming tropical scenery and
gay with tourist lite.
A record OF sixteen years bears out the
assurance that the committee will see that
no disorderly characters are permitted On
the train aud that perfect order will be
maintained. For Ta O. and other Informs
ton see advertisement on another page.
Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
MORE CASES TO COME UP.
AUGUSTA ANDKNO XVILlE WANTS
AN INDEPENDENT RECEIVER.


The Petition Of J. Il. Avsrin IN the
Port Royal Case to Pc Heard Here
by Judge Pardee April lO-Ihe So
vanneh and Western Case Comes
IN ADriI 1.-The Central Directors
Hold q Meeting $4,000 in 1ezes
Collected from tae Central By t2e
County Attorney.
Another road belonging TO the Central
system Is now raising an objection 20 30
treatment by the reorganization coz
of the Central, the Augusta 'Hu A"'A-
xiIla the bondholders of walch road nave
els5 a peitfon in Judge Simontons court
:, C,arIestoo asking for the foreclosure OF
49, r&ol and $50 that the road be taken
,,,,lfro,,, urdere-ntfol Of Receiver Come
on5 a., ioependent receiver appointed.
III 5imonton has set April "A as the
5.,a or hearing this petition and Receiver
C,ner has been notified to show cause why
the prayer Of the petitioner should not be
granted. The petition was filed through
the trustees for the boadhoiders under the
mortgage, Charles II. Fninizy and Alfred
Baker.
According to the terms Of the contract
under tbs mortgage,if the Central dsfnultsd
in the payment Of the iHterasb on the bonds
and the default was kept up for three sue
cessive months. the entire amount of the
bonds, both principal aud interest would
full due. This interest was due in January
last, and April was the latest date at
which it could be paid in order to prevent
the entire bonded debt falling due. April
came and the Central again defaulted in
the interest and now the bondholders,
through their trustees, have petItioned Judge
Simonton to have an independent receiver
appointed and the road foreclosed. Mr..
Walter O. Charlton, attorney for the bond
holders Of that road, yesterday IN speak
ing Of the matter:
The Augusta and Knoxville is bonded
for So 600 per mile, and is not 40 well taken
care of under the reorganization plan as
many of the other roads of the Central sys-
TEN. According TO the terms of the mort
gage, if the Central defnulted on the inter-
est for three months the entire bonded
indebtedness would fall due. Such default
has now been made. and the bonded debt
according to that agreement being now due
the petition for foreclosure was filed.
In regard to the reorganization plan l
can only say that some of the bondholders
are notsatisfed with the arrangements they
are given under it. They claim also that
Mr.. Conner has no right TO be receiver Of
the road, as he has little or no interest in it,
his interest lying mainly in the Central,
and further that the Central has no right
Co own the stock Of the Augusta aud Knox
vile road
From all that can be learned the bond
holders or that road are somewhat divided
on the reorganization question, but Judge
Simonton's decision will probably settle
what disposition will be made Of it..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
a REMARKABLE RECOVERY.
Arkansas Physicians Puzzled ever
the Case of Daniel McKear.

Arkansas Physicians Puzzled ever
the Case of Daniel McKear.
HELENA, ARK, April 2.-Daniel McKeat,
a young married man of this county, is
puzziing the physicians Of this vicinity.
About year ago. while having an eplleptic
fit, he fell into an open fireplace, and when
foGrd he was lying in the fire III an uncon.
sc.ous condition. His scalp, tho muscles OF
his head and the bones Of the loft side, AS
we'll as the tissues covering the left shoulder
were paralyzAd. He WINS 10 an unconscious
condition for two days. aud recollected 10
incident happening prior 10 his regaininC
consciousness. The bone and flesh were
burned from his head to such an extent that
the pulsation of the brain could be felt.
Very little medical attention ws3 given
him, only household remedies being applied.
The burn removed one-hslf OF the skull.
Now, after year, the bony gu stance Of
the skull is being reconstructed aud bids
fair 70 completely heal, making an almost
new hony covering for the brain. The man
has fewer fits than he had before the acci-
dent. His mind is clear, and be now does
the work of an ordinary farm hRnd lie
was examined before the medical society Of
this county. The case has no parallel ia
surgery, as far as known by the medical
experts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
OUR POLICE WON'T GO.

Savannah Cannot Afford a Repre-
sanitation at the Worlds Fair.
Mayor McDonough received few days
ago from the managers Of the worlds fair
a communication requesting Savannah to
send four police officers to represent her
force during the fair. The communication
stated that it Is the desire of the man
agement to secure a large force
of trained men for police duty
during the exposition, and with this
end in view it had been determined upon TO
ask each city for quota, the cities to pay
the officers their salaries and the fair man
agement their expenses during their stay in
Chicago.
Mayor MoDonough laid the matter before
the committee of the whole at a recent
meeting, and the offer froua the Windy
city was declined, as Savenuah's police
force is not large enough to dispense with
four men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-06
TIE BOARD OF TRADE.

Capt. Purse Reelected President and
W. B. SsinWeu Vics Pre5!d en-.
President D. G. Purse was reelected presi-
dent of the board OF trade yesterday. The
election OF directors was spirited one.
Alderman T. H. Mcmillan and MIR. J. B.
johnson were elected in place of Alderman
G. J. Mills aud Mr.. A. Is. Moore. There
was no opposition to Mr.. Purse for president
and Mr.. Stilwell Tor vice president. The
ticket elected was as follows:
For President-D. Il. Purse.
For Vice President-W. b. Stillwell.
For Directors-D. l. MacEntyre, F. S. La
throp, |. b. TIedeman, w. Z. Powell, l. NJ.
Frank, ]. NJ. Dixon, John Screven. Jr.. c.
G. Dahl, T. H Mcmillan, j. b. johnson.
For Inspectors Of Elections-J. F. Row.
land. E. q. Trenholm, w. j. B. Adams.
Capt Purse is now beginning his third
term as president, having been twice unani-
mously re elected to the Office.