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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
THE CoUNTY's ROADS.
The Commissioners Report Them in a
Bad Condition.


The annual meeting of the road COM
missioners of Chatham county was held
at the court house on yesterday The fol-
lowing officers were reelected:
Gugie Bourquin, chairman; A. f.
Moynelo, vice chairman; Robert Coakley.
secretary.
The attendance was rather small in
comparison with that at former meetings.
The board was in favor of a revision of
the road laws, as the present laws can
not be worked to advantage, and a COM
mittee will bring the matter before
the legislature at its next session.
A good deal of objection was made by
the commissioners TO the negligent way
In which the railroads keep their cross
ings, and to the quantity Of stagnaut
water kept in the burrow pits, and it was
the unanimous opinion of the board that
the evil should be remeded.
An order was passed directing the sec
Rotary, within the next thirty DAYS, to
notify all commissioners in arrears for
fines to pay the arrearage Immediately or
they will be dropped and their names
turned over to the jury commissioners.
The county roads generally are in bad
condition, on account Of the heavy rain
falls during the summer and fall. Tho
swamps are now getting dry enough to
work, but, with the heavy washes it will
take time, with hoes and axes, to put
them ia condition.
Capt, Purse extended an invitation to
the board to meet the delegates to the
Farmers Congress in a body, and the in
Vitation was accepted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
A Portrait of Col. John n Millen to
Hang in its Hall.

hang IN 1LS HAN.
The Georgia Historical Society was
/ presented at its meeting last night with a
handsome large-sized portrait of Col
| John NJ. Millcn, one of Savannah s prom
/ inent citizens so years ago. 1t was pre-
/ scented to the society by Mrs. John VI.
/ Guerard, it having been the property OF
/ her late husband
/ Gen. Henry \. jackson, who presided
/ at the meeting, remarked that Col.
f Mlllen was elected to congress from this
{ district but died in 1913 before taking his
seat Hon. William II. Stiles, one of the
/ representatives in congress from this
state, pronounced euiOgy in the House OF
Representatives upon Col. Milleu, for
which he was heartily congratulated by
John Quincy Adams. who declared it was
the most eloquent he had ever heard upon
the floor of the House The picture will
be hung in the main hall of the library.
\ copy Of the history of the Mexican
war by Gen. Cadmus T. Wilcox was re
ceiyed as a present from an unknown
friend of the society through Miss VII
cox, the authors niece The secretary
was directed to write Miss Wilcox TO con-
vey the thanks of the society to the I'M
known donor.
In the matter Of the purchase of the
historical books and pamphlets relating
to the history of Georgia in the library Of
the late Col Charles c. Jones, ofAugusta,
two communications were read from Mr..
Charles EdgewOrth Jones, the son of the
deceased. In his first communica-
ton Mr. Jones furnished a list Of
the books and pamphlets contained
in Col Jones library which relate to the
history Of Georgia He offered the col
lection to the society for $, 600 In a later
communication, however, he withdrew
the offer. The reason of the withdrawal
Of his offer by Mr.. Jones is supposed to be
on account of tAe resolution introduced
in the legislature looking TO the purchase
of the entire library by the state.
Gen. jackson stated that he had col
lected the dividend of $500 on the Au-
gusta and Savannah railroad stock held
in trust by the society for the Tclfair
Academy of Arts and Sciences, which had
recently been paid by the Central rail
road. He was authorized to collect the
dividend due this month, when it shall be
paid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

IJaVe McCrennau. who stole some articles
from Lewis CarsOn's house, j. p Keen
who entered L. Murken's residence aud
stole COX containing over 5000, and Ned
Taylor, who stole lot of iewelry from
the residence Of Mr. Il. :. Salas. were all
indicted for burglary.
Daniel Lewis was indicted for bigamy
on charges preferred by Brutus Dawson.
Dan, 1t seems. deserted his lawful wife,
nee Sucky Cuthbert on Sept. 4, and took
unto himself another better half, Mary
Small.
No bills were found against Charles
Del-yons, charged with burglary by Paul
+. Kelly, and Charles Johnson, charged
with assault with intent to murder by Ida
Young.
BUSINESS DISPOSED OF.
Besides the general preliminary work a
large amount of court business was dis
posed of by Judge Falligant.
The cases Of George l. Bradley vs.. Car
RE Bradley, libel tor divorce, Hattie
Cuthbert VS.. Sarah Brown, habeas cor
pus, and ". +. FenuCl vs.. Samuel Rey-
nolds, j. =. {. c.. were dismissed on petit
ton of the plaintiffs attorneys. The lat
ter case grew out of the Thunderbolt cleo
tions.
In the case of Alma Eckel VS. Peter
EcheI Tor divorce, there has been no -,
tense, and Mr. W. w Faser was APP
pointed attorney to see if the grounds of
the petition were legal.
In the case OF George Schwarz ct al,
VS. the p. II. Wolters Brewing Company,
the Blakeslee Manufacturing Company,
add Others, were admitted as parties com
plainant.
In the case of L. II. Smith VS.. J. H.
Davis rule was issued to forecose a
mortgage amounting to about $500.
>. >. Schley, master in the case of
William p. German trustee, and others,
VS.. the Coast Line railway, was granted
an extension in time Of twenty days, in
which to file his final report.
The next session Of the superior court
Will be Wednesday, which viii be divorce
day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
Mr.. Losev,s Imperaona+ionv

MIR. Frederick Losey, whose character
representations will be the next attraction
inpthe Young Mems Christian Association
entertainment course Thursday evening,
is one of the best known impersonators in
4he country. He has made monolorues
out of plays that have hitherto required
many artists to interpret them. it will
be MIR. Losey's first appearance in Savan-
nah. During the past six seasons he has
delighted audiences in all parts of the
country ana he enters upon this, his
seventh season, with larger experiences
ana maturer powers. He has taken his
place among the leading dramatic readers
OF the day. He is said to be equally
facile in presenting the most humorous
situations, as well as scenes requiring
dramatic power. Mr. Losey will appear
at Masonic hall under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian Association enter
tainment committee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
TO co BEFORE THE SENATE.
Another Committee 10 Oppose the
Registration Bill.

A Hearing to Be Had Before the
Special Judiciary Committee This
Afternoon The Committee Com
posed Of Mai. Meldrim, Col. Ohm
stead. Mayor mcDonough and
Messrs. Clifton, Adams, saussy and
Wells.
A delegation consisting Of Mai 2. w.
Meldrim. Col C. H. Olmstead, Mayor
McDonough. Hon. William Clifton,
Messrs. s. B. Adams. j. r. Saussy and
David Wells, left for Atlanta via theCen-
trail last night TO appear before the spe-
cial judiciary committee of the Senate TO
protest against the passage Of the bill
now before that body proposing change
in the Chatham county registration laws.
These gentlemen We're chosen by the
citizens committee to enter their pro-
test against the measure. which they VIII
do most vigorously The bill has passed
the House after a favorable recommends
ton by the special judiciary committee
of that body, which, it has been stated,
by those who appeared before that COM
mittee in opposition to the measure, was
the result Of an appeal from united dele
cation. and is now before the Senate
in that body those who go to enter
their protest against the measure Will
not have the disadvantage of a solid dele
cation to contend with, and Senator
Wright is noD-cOmmltUal Those who
will oppose and those who will defend
the measure viii be on an equal footing
in this respect at least, that they viii all
have to retire from the committee room
as soon as they have stated their case,
and action Will be taken on it by com
mittee none of whose members have eX-
pressed a prediction in the matter.
The Chatham delegation, tits expected,
will appear before the committee to urge
the bill. 1t is not known who else will
champiOn IL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
With the Police.

There is every prospect of Recorder
Wilson's having full house this morn
ing. In addition to the cases continued
from yesterday the following will be IN:
John H. Quito, drunkenness and disor-
DERBY conduct and using Drofane language
The charge Of carrying concealed
weapons will be also preferred against
him. e"-'-7
Omcer Baldwin arrested James Brown.
col9rea, Yesterday for disorderly conduct
and fighting. He also took in p NJ
Kenny and Joseph Green, colored. for
nllal,rnllincr - NNi wi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
TO TAKE THEM TO SEA.
An Excursion to the Bell Buoy for the
Farmers Congress.

Farmers Congress.
The committees in charge of the recep-
tion and entertainment of the Farmers
congress are actively at work The special
entertainment committee has secured
through Gen. Sorrel, manager Of the
Ocean Steamship Company. the steamship
City of Macon for an excursion down the
river and around the bell buoy, probably
on the second day of the congress. This
will be among the principal features of
the entertainment. The carriage drives
around the city win be another.
The committee on statistics has about
finished its work. A meeting of the com
mittee will be held at the Chatham bank
at o'clock this afternoon, at which all of
the subcommittee appointed at the last
meeting will make their reports.
Chairman a. +. Monelo desires, how
ever, that all reports that can be
made this morning be submitted to Col.
Olmstead at the bank or to Mr. Moyhelo
in order to facilitate the work of compile
ton. The time in which the statistics
are TO be put in proper form and pub.
lished, is short and the chairman desires
that the reports oe made promptly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
Welded in MONTGOMERY.

MIR. c. p, Williams, of this city, was
married yesterday afternoon at Mont
gomery, Ala, to Miss Carrie Brannon.
daughter os Capt. and Mrs. T. j. Bran.
non, now of Montgomery, but formerly OF
Americas. Mr.. Williams is the cotton
claim clerk of the Central railroad He
Is bright young business man,who is
highly thought OF by his fellow employees
and AGO uaintances generally.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Williams will arrive in
savannah tomorrow morning. They will
live at No. 40 Barnard street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
A BULLET IN HER SHOULDER.
a Colored Woman Shot While Wash,
ing.

There seems to be some mystery con-
nected with the case of Josephine Ham
mock, the mulatto woman shot last Friday
afternoon. Josephine and a neighbor
were in the yard of the formers house,
No. 45 Maple street, and were washing
clothes.
The woman says she heard a whistling
noise, and turning to remark this to her
companion, she received a bullet in her
shoulder. She fell To the ground, and the
colored woman with her having brought
assistance with her cries, she was re-
moved into the house.
DR. Jennings was called, and
dressed the wound, which is a
very painful one The bullet striking her
collar bone, fell to the ground but luckily
for her did not break the bone. Jose
phine is confined to her bed, and has
been frequently delirious from the fever
brought on by the wound. She has no
idea who shot her, but thinks it was a
former boarder, Charles Bryant. Jose
phine had ordered Bryant to leave the
house and he was heard making threats
TO get even with her"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
IN THE CITY COURT.
P. Moe Gets a $3.50 Verdict For Ma
licious Prosecution.

licious Prosecution.
The morning session of the city court
yesterday was occupied with the trial of
the suit for $1,000 damages of p. Moe VS..
f. Bergman, for malicious prosecution.
Sometime ago Bergman charged NJ oe
with stealing a cord and a quarter of
wood from him, and on the preliminary
trial of the case before Justice Elsinger
Moe was dismissed, He instituted pro
ceedings in the city court against Berg
man for malicious prosecution. and the
verdict of the jury found Bergman guilty
aud awarded Moe $3.50 damages
The afternoon was taken up with the
trial of the case of the Southern Home
Building and Loan Association VS.. John
Burke, damages for $40. 90 and interest
A verdict was rendered in favor of the
plaintiff for the full amount, with inter-
est.
A judgment for 1908. 35 was rendered in
favor of II. D. Edmonds, against William
talconer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Items Gathered Here and There
Among the Shining.

The British steamship Gordon Castle,
which went aground in the river near the
city exchange, and again at Venus point.
while going down the river Sunday. an
chored III the blight and proceeded down
the river yesterday morning. About five
miles below the bight she went aground
again, and was detained some time before
she could be gotten OF She has had i'll
luck in finding the channel, as it is said
she was drawing only 10 feet inches of
water, and there is certainly more than
that In the channel proper at ordinary
high tide
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
FELL FROM A SHIPS STAGE.
W. H. Devlin's Marrow Escape From
Drowning.

w. II. Devlin, carpenter in the EN-.
ploy of c. Jacobsin, on the bark Teutonla,
laying across the river at the foot Of
West Broad street slipped and fell of
swinging stage into the river between the
bark and the lighter yesterday. There
being a strong surf tide, and no possible
chance to go with the tide, the man held
on unth Mr.. Collins, Jacobsin foreman,
went TO his assistance. Had he not been
a good swimmer he would have been
drowned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

Mr.. w. p. Epperson, formerly train
master of the Central railroad at Sayan-
nah spent yesterday in the clty. Mr..
Epperson has entirely recovered from his
recent severe spell of illness and is now
III splendid health; He will probably re-
sumo railroad work in this section sh0rtIy1
MIR. Epperson is one of the best posted
young railroad men in the country and
has hosts of friends here who are glad to
see him in his usual good health again
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
AT THE THEATER.
A Play For Savannah's Visitors To-
morrow Night.

MOIIOW Might.
The sale of seats for 1.-THE Vendetta
at the theater tomorrow night began
yesterday morning. The play is a new
one and will be seen in Savannah for the
first time. An exchange saws of
1T that it is an excellent produc-
ton. 1t is a stirring melo-drama
with its scenes on land and sea and is
calculated to delight any audience.
The role of the Italian polished count,
whose life is blasted by the treacherv of
his wife's discarded sutton, is in the hands
OF W. K. Ogden, and is one peculiarly
adapted to him. The sale of seats indi-
PATRONAGE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
A Deep Bereavement.

Laurence Horatio, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. l.. j. Dunn, died last night. Mr..
and Mrs. Dunn have the sympathy of
many friends in their deep bereavement
The funeral will take place at 3 o'clocS
street NAO'N
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
IN THE oRDINARY's COURT.

Very Little Business on the Dock ct
for the December Term.
The court of ordinary was convened at
10 o'clock yesterday morning.
There were no wills to be probated, no
administrations to deal with, and little
or nothing, in fact, for consideration.
Homesteads were granted to Solomon G.
PeiXottO and Isaac d. Segoe. A home
stead was applied for by Il. V. Noting
ham. Phoebe Law, colored, was commit
ted to jail on a charge of lunacy. pre-
ferred by Henry Sprig, making two in
.ane persons to be disposed of by trial
his week or next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

The old family residence on the "Guer-
ard place eight miles from Button. s.
G., was burned last Friday morning. The
place was the former winter home of the
late DR.. j, d. Guerard, of Beaufort. II
was noted for its beautiful site and the
its lawn. 1t was the abode OF rnurb boe
pltalty and gayety during the halcyon
ante bellum days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
peKalb lodges omoers.

Dekalb Lodge, No 8, of Odd Fellows,
elected the following officers last night:
n. G,-John Riley.
Y. Go. r. Shaifer.
Secretary John W. Smith.
Treasurer-Walter Wolcdge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
The MONTGOMERY Advertiser

says: simmons Liver Regulator has
secured a reputation in every part Of the
United States solely on account of its ex-
traordinary merits as medicine for the
liver, stomach and kidneys. '-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
Info is Miserv

To many people who have the faint Of
scrofula in their blood The agonies caused
by the dreadful running sores and other
manifestations Of this disease are beyond
description There is no other remedy
equal 70 Hoods Sarsaparilla for scrofula.
salt rheum and every form of blood
disease. 1t is reasonably sure to benefit
all who give it a fair trial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
RAIL AND CRossTIE.

The rumor is current in Macon that
Supt. Epperson, of the Southwestern
railroad; will resign and go to the Louis
vile and Nashville. 1t is rumored, too.
that Trainmaster Drummer, of the South,
western, will be transferred to the main
stem.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
IN STOCK TODAY
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Street.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
LUDDEN & BATES s u

Observation-Disclosures ,1-r,c-
threatening weather ana rain tCLlIE-SsDA'
talr warmer Tuesday aftcrno-'cr.. oitlo|ed
high notheriy winds, becoming TarjaF FTT.sk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should not
he neglected. BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
are "a simple remedy, and give prompt relief.
~ cts. a box I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

Suspenders - Hosiery and handker-
Gqhieis, splendid assortment, cheap at
Latar's.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

ocar1s-Neckwear and shirts at ohard
tunes prices, at LaFar's.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
ON BRANCH RoAI
From points on branch roads the rates
Enl tLn -.nl1r,l tim ~. - a.ll..z----

Inc arrangements for the excursion bV
the South Bound railroad, on Dec. 10
have been completed. The following
rates for this excursion have been an
nOunCed
From Wheat Hill, Meinhard, Rincon
From Clyo. Garnett, and Scotia............. rs
FROM EStlll Luray. Clifford and Fairfax 1 90
From sycamore, Ulmers, Hammond
Gov2n, Denmark, and South Carolina
railway CrOSSSing -............ ..... .,.. p
From Norway, Livingston. North Wood
lord. Swansea, ana CASTOR .............. 80
This excursion will take the regular
schedule Of the South Bounds morning
train. arriving at Savannah at 10 o'clock
In the morning. The tickets will DE good
to return on any train until midnight of
the next day.
\ gentleman who came in from Gaines
vile yesterday said that large numbers
or people were preparing to come to
savannah from that point on to-day's ex-
cursion. The Savannah, Florida and
western railroad has made preparations
to handle a large crowd. The special
tram will leave Gainesville with seven
coaches and will pick up three more along
the line, making ten coaches in all If
necessary, more coaches will be added and
the train will be run in two sections from
Naycross.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

Hoods pills cure all liver ills.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05

Mems hats, SOC. and upwards in va.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-05
TRUE BILLS FOUND.

The grand jury found thirteen true
bills against criminals, who will be tried
at this term.
William Quartermau and Bristoc
Hunter were indicted for the murder of
Joe Davis, who was killed by Quarterman
with Hunter as accessory, at Thunder
bolt Sunday. Oct. p. Hunter was also
indicted for carrying concealed weapons
Charles August came in also for his
share il was in his place that the quar-
rel which led to Davis death arose. He
was indicted for keeping an open tipping
house on the Sabbath, on information
brought out III this case before the coro-
ner's jury This makes two indictments
against August for the same offeuse.
Ashley Smith was indicted by special
presenment for assault with intent to
murder Frank lverson. Tom Gray. who
hit Daniel +. Pollins with rock Aug. II.
and j. w. Grayson who hit D. L. Halves
with baseball bat Sept. l6, were indicted
for a similar ohense
sam Blake, who broke into the Armour
Packing COmpanys place and stole lot of
hams, Henry Chaplin, who stole bicycle
belonging to Mr.. s NJ Whiteside from
the Savannah Ice Delivery Company.
Los Angeles herald., 1893-01-01
FORESTRY.

Efforts TO Preserve the Forests aud
Prevent Waste.
The objects Of forestry are generally
misunderstood by the majority Of peo-
pie. They are not to prevent the cut
ting of proper timber for necessary uses
of lumber or fuel, but that is one of its
very designs. The great object OF for
estry is to preserve the forests and pre-
vent unnecessary waste. The motives for
this are to perpetuate the trees, and
thus save the rainfall for irrigation. For
example, take large wooded watershed
IN the mountains. The heavy rainfall
does not all run off at once down the
mountains side, tearing and disfiguriDg
its surface, and carrying an immense
amount of debris down to and out on
the plains below, but the thickly grown
trees, the fallen leaves, the widespread
ing roots, the thick underbrush, the
turfand grass and catch hold an immense
amount of water. The water thus saved
is gradually given UP weeks and months
after the storm to the springs and streams
and elowly finds it's way to the valleys.
Denude the mountains of California
of their forests, and the same resulta
will follow here ae have such acts Of van
dalism in Europe. There, in every place
where the forests have been stripped off,
the precipitation is wasted as soon as it
falls, and the debris covers and ruins the
farms below. The rainfall alec is dimin-
ished, and disaster follows from all
points. Such will be the condition of
affairs in California within very few
years if the present rapid destruction OF
the forests is permitted to continue.
In 1891 the federal government with
drew from public settlement the town
ships between Old Baldy and Soledad
pass, and in 1892 all the mountainous
territory between Csjon pass and San
Gorgonio pass was likewise reserved.
The restrictions do not forbid mining,
the taking out of timber or water for
irrigation, only as such work might in
jure the forests. The young growth will
be allowed to remain.