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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
The CHEF SHOULD CONTROL
One Thing Likely to Be Recommended
for the Fire Department.

/ No One Should Interfere With the
| Chief in the Management of Fires,
and He Should Have the Authority
to Appoint and Discipline His Men.
What Chief Hale Says About the
Department.
Chief Fireman George c. Hale left for
his home in Kansas City last night, after
having spent four days here. He visited
Tybee yesterday in company with Chief
Puder and other friends.
Chief Hale's inspection of the fire de-
partment was thorough, and he informed
himself of the conditions here on every
line appertaining to the protection of
property from fire. His report will, no
doubt, show evidence of the thoroughness
with which he performed his work for
which he was called here. What his re-
port will be it is impossible to say, as he
kept the conclusions which he had formed
to himself. He did not hesitate to say,
however, that he was well pleased with
the showing made by the department. In
speaking TO a MORNING News reporter
yesterday, he said
THE DEPARTMENT A GOOD ONE.
1.-THE department is in good condition.
The machinery is tirst-class. The horses
are as good as can be found anywhere,
and the men do their work well. There
are some errors in the conduct Of the de-
partment to which l shall call attention,
and 1 intend making some recommended
tions which ! think would prove of adj
vantage if carried out 1t is not neces-
sary to say just what these are now One
thing that | will say, and that Is that the
chief should have full power TO control
his department & fires. No one should
have the right to direct him how he
should do his work. That should be his
do this, then get somebody who is"
Chief Hale also expressed the opinion
in casual conversation that the chief
| should have entire control of the selec-
ton and discipline of his men, in order
that proper discipline might be maintained
and the best possible service obtained
from the men. He will probably make
recommendations on these lines. 1t is
also likely that he will recommend some
increase in the force ana perhaps the
purchase of additional machinery. If he
has any intention of recommending any
radical change he gave no inkling of it
while here. He will make up his report
after his return to Kansas City and for
ward it to Savannah as soon as possible.
MAN COMPETENT TO JUDGE.
Chief Hale made many friends during
his stay in the city All who met him
were impressed with his thorough knowl-
edge of his business, and his ability to
perform tho task assigned him. Chief
Hale expressed himself as very much de-
lighted with his visit to Savannah He
declared it to be the most beautiful south
ern city he had ever seen, and said he
would take the first opportunity of COM
ing again. He went away last night
loaded down with magnolia buds, and
other peculiar southern products, which
he said would be curiosities to his friends
in Kansas CitV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
THE ANDERSON LIBEL GASES.
An Agreement as to a Day for Their
Trial.


Trial.
The suit of ]. J. Anderson against the
Savannah Press, charging it with a libel
Gus publication of some statements to
the effect that he had received bonus
from the Florida Central and Peninsular
railroad for some work done in the Cen
trail shops, was taken up in the city court
yesterday, but could not be heard on &C :
count OF the fact that two of the wit
nesses for the defendant were absent
from the city. They are Messrs. E.
Ford, to whom the statement was ac-
credited, and Mr.. l. NJ. Fleming, who is at
present in camp. MIR. r. II. Richards,
who appeared for the plaintiff, objected
to continuance of the suit, and argu-
ment was had between him and Mai. p. w.
MeIdrlm, who appeared for the defend
ant.
1t was finally decided that all parties
should get together and agree upon a day
Tor the hearing, and in the meantime the
absent witnesses are to be notified that
their presence is needed The suit of a
similar nature against Mr.. e. Ford, charg-
ing him with SANDER, has been continued
by mutual consent.
Argument was resumed at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, when the city court
OPCt4Ou AOl puSAHeSS, on JuS sun OF LpSey
lolbert against the Caledonia Insurance
Company. to recover for loss by fire, the
defense being that she did not own the
land on which the house was situated
IN fee simple as was required by the face
OF the policy. The argument was on the
motion that the court direct a verdict,
after which, Judge MacDonell directed
the jury TO bring in verdict for the de-
PENDANT. The attorney for the plaintiff,
Mr. j. K. Saussy, Jr., said rather than
have such a verdict rendered he would
dismiss the case, which was done After
the hearing it was stated that the case
would be brought up again in the superior
court. Mr. $. b. Adams. of Denmark &
Adams, appeared forthe defendant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
BANKERS TO MEET NEXT MONTH
All Georgia Banks Invited to Join the
State Association.


State Association.
The third annual convention of the
Georgia State Bankers Association will
be held in Atlanta June and Z. Atlanta
has prepared quite an extensive pro
gramme for the entertainment of her
guests on that occasion, the matter being
in the hands of the Atlanta Clearing
House Association.
The executive council of the association
has issued the following circular to the
banks and bankers of the state who have
not yet become members Of the associa-
ton. inviting them to Join before the con-
ventiCn.
We, the undersigned composing the execu-
tive council OF the Georgia Bankers Associa.
ton in meeting assembled April y, 1894 do
nereuy ahlrm that lncalCulaDle good has been
done by said association since its organiza-
ton. We are reliably informed that it was
due more to the Georgia Bankers Associa-
tion than to any other cause that the govern
ment renewed those banks who issued GER
tihcates in lieu OF money last year, OF the 10
per cent. tax. We're it necessary we could
speak OF many other important benefits the
association has performed.
We earnestly hope that all of the present
members Will work hard for the association
ana ali the banks which have not yet Joined
will do so at once and meet us in Atlanta on
next June, t and :. We promise you a most
interesting programme. The Atlanta banks
have prepared to entertain you royalty the
railroads and the Aimban house have given
you and your families reduced rates and one
OF America greatest financiers has been in
Vlted to address you. Aside from all this
pleasure, the real good you derive from COM
ing In contact with men in your profession,
lmbiblng their ideas and finding out import
ant financial facts, is many times more Valu-
able to you than the yearly dues you pay
send $40 to J.. p. Hillyer, secretary Macon
Ca, and get your certificate Of membership,
and let us all unite in making the Georgia
Bankers Association an honor to our state
| and material benefit to its members.
The circular is signed by John A. Davis,
chairman, j. 7. Culpepper, Nj. B. Lane,
r. }. Lowry, B. I. Hughes, w. A Will
kins, G. @. Saunders, j. G.. Shea, Frank
Sheffield
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
CITY BREVITIES.

There are over twenty-five cases on the
docket for to-day's session of the orirn-
inal branch of the city court The ses-
sion promises to be an interesting one, as
all varieties and degrees Of misdemeanors
will have hearing.
The thirty-first convention of the State
Sunday School Association will be held
in Atlanta Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. The opening session will be
held Tuesday night. The convention
will meet in the First Methodist church.
Mir. l.. L. Turner will give the children
of the Savannah Female Orphan ASYLUM
delightful trip to-day. They will be
taken out TO Thunderbolt this morning,
where they will take steamer and will
be given ride around the rivers to the
various resorts down that way. There
are about sixty girls in the school, and
they will no doubt all heartily appreciate
the pleasure excursion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
1000 ACRES LESS THIS YEAR.
The Melon Acreage as Estimated by
mr. Hand.


Mr.. j. I. Hand, of Pelham. has issued
a circular 10 the melon trade, stating the
condition and prospects OF the crop. He
estimates the total acreage at p, GOO
acres as against % 900 last year, Of which
the Plant system is credited with 1876
acres. The other roads in the melon
growing territory are the Georgia South
ern and Florida, and the Savannah,
Americas and Montgomery, along which
the decrease is Estimated at 20 per cent.
and 80 per cent respectively.
a slight increase is reported along the
Central railroad and the Atlanta and
Florida railroad. OF the 1876 acres
along the savannah, Florida and Western
railway, Mitchell county alone has over
1000 acres. Pelham is the largest ship
ping point, having over 1900 acres in
melons. Mr.. Hand has 700 acres at Pei
ham from which he estimates yield of
400 carloads. OF the condition Of the crop
Mi Hand speaks as follows:
The killing Of the early plants by the
late frost, and the unfavorable spring,
has retarded the growth of the crop. and
shipments will begin to move this season
a week TO ten DAYS later than usual.
blight and insects have made serious
rarages, and decimated the stands in
some localities. one farmer in Mitchell
Co"iu5 las IOSV MS cH1iie CIop VI "
five acres, and has re- emily planted the
land in corn aud cotton.
Except where blight has made its ap-
pearanCe, the plants are vigorous and in
elegant condition, and LARGE, fine melons
may be expected this year.
The first car will be shipped between
June II and is, and shipments will gen
orally commence about June 20 Pelham
and Meigs will, no doubt, keep up their
past record, and send forward the first
car. as usual. y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
TO PAVE THE BLUFF.
Thunderbolt's Street to Be Laid with
Shells.

Thunderbolt's Street to Be Laid With
Shells.
The bluff at Thunderbolt is to be
shelled. Mayor Nelson said yesterday
that it had been decided to lay several
thousand bushels of shells from the Yer
non shell road to Ambos Point. dis
lance of half a mile. Bids for the work
are now being advertised for. This will
make decided improvement in the ap-
pearance of the bluff, and viii add much
to its attractiveness for pleasure drives.
Mayor Nelson said that the policy of
the new administration is to aid the ad-
vancement of the town in every way pos
sible. 1t is intended to provide some pro
lection from fire. The erection Of a
water tower and the purchase of a chem
ical engine is contemplated. Strict order
is being maintained in the town. Mayor
Nelson said that he is determined to put
an end to the riOtous conduct which has
heretofore characterized the town on sun
days and holidays
A prominent business man said to a res
ident of Thunderbolt recently that he
considered that Thunderbolt had the
most promising future before il of any
suburb around Savannah or in this sec.
ton for that matter. He prophesied that
its population will increase rapidly in the
next few wears
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
APLEAsANT RECEPTION.
Y. III. Q. a, Hall the Scene Of an Inter
esting Entertainment.

z. II. Q. A, Hall the Scene Of an Inter
esting Entertainment.
One of the pleasantest and most inter-
esting of the members monthly meetings
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton was held in the gymnasium hall last
night, and was largely attended by the
members of the ladies auxiliary, as well
as by the young men who compose the
membership of the association.
In the absence of the other officers, the
secretary, Mr.. James A Dorritee, pre-
sided, and made short address of wei
come to the ladies' auxiliary and the
friends Of the association, who had turned
out The hall was crowded, and the pro-
gramme was one of the most interesting
that has been rendered by the members
in some time. Every selection was a
good one, and the performers all had to
respond to hearty encores.
The programme consisted of selections
by the Amphion Banjo Club, recitation
by Mr.. A. M. King, violin solo, Master
Joseph Fulton; bass solo, Mr. Fred King
piano solo, Mr.. L. n. Turner. The cabi-
net tricks by Mr.. Charles Lebey were as
good as those of the most expert per
formers of magic, and were highly en-
joyed by the audience. After the enter
tainment refreshments were served by
the reception committee. Mrs. Gustin
acted as accOmpanist to the musicians.
MIR. j. Il. Wells will lead the Sunday
afternoon meeting for men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
A JUDaE IN OLD TIME.
The Men Who Upheld the Majesty {
the Law Seventy Years Ago.

The Men Who Upheld the Majesty of
the Law Seventy Years Ago.
In speaking of the old court house-the
court house Of colonial days-the other
day, Col. a. w. Wright said that Judge
James M. Wayne, late justice of the
United States supreme court, was the
last Of the judges of the superior court of
this circuit who was assisted from his
house to the court house by the county
sheriff
Judge Wayne built and lived in the
house now owned and occupied by Col w
w. Gordon at Bull and South Broad
streets, which was the newest and hand
soonest edifce in the town in those days,
and was almost on the edge of it, The
sheriff would go there on court days,
and, with cooked hat and drawn sword
and marching in front of him, would
escort his worship to court. A Judge was
a Judge in those days, and woe 10 the man
who did not show the respect due to him
as the embodiment of the majesty of the
law.
Col. Wright thinks he IS the only one
living in Georgia who witnessed two great
events in the history of Savannah, the
visit of Lafayette and the arrival of the
steamship Savannah, the first steamer
that crossed the Atlantic. He shook the
mana, as ala every one VINO had the OPP
portunity, of the gallant Frenchman who
was the youthful compatriot OF Washing
ton, and whose sword and patrimony
were freely given to the cause of Amerf-
can Independence.
The steamship Savannah, of course.
attracted great attention and everybody,
large and small, went down TO the
wharves to see her. She lay at the
wharf east of Abercorn street. Col.
Wright said picture of the vessel hang
ing in Col. Estill's private Office is a good
representation Of her, as he remembered
the Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mrs. William r. Thigpen left last night
to spend few days In Griffin.
Mr.. Dean Newman is spending some
time at Loretta hall, Hot Springs, n. c.
Mr.. J, n. Hartman will leave for New
York to-day, to be absent about ten DAYS.
Supt. John ID. Easterlin, of the south
eastern district Of the Southern Bell Tel
ephone Company. returned to Macon last
night, after spending couple of days in
the city.
Rev. A. }. Smith, of North Carolina, will
fill the pulpit Of the First BAPTIST church
on Chippewa Square tomorrow. His
subject at the morning service viii be
The Rapture of the Saints" and al the
evening service THE Millennium ~ MIR
Smith is an eloquent speaker. and, while
not sensational, has advanced views on
these subjects.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
BAKING POWDER.
WHAT JUNE MAY BRING.
The Weather During Summers First
Month for % Years.


Weather Observer Smyth has compiled
a report of the data in the weather bu
reau covering the weather for une uring
the last twenty-three years, from which
some idea can be had of the weather tc
be expected next month.
The mean temperature for June at Sa.
vannah since 1871 is 49,; the warmest
June since then was that of 1881, with an
average of $50; the coolest was that OF
1884, with an average of 760; the highest
temperature during any June was 1902 on
the 18th, in 1880; and the lowest was so
on the LIST, in 1889
The average rainfall for the month is
6.19 inches; the average number of days
with .0l of an inch or more, ID; the great
est monthly precipitation since 1871 was
1873 inches, in 1876; the least was 81
of an inch, in 1881; the greatest amount
recorded in any "A consecutive hours was
Clio inches, June 26-27, 1887
The average number of clear days in
June is z; the average number of partly
cloudy days is 10, and the average mum.
Der of cloudy days is Z.
The prevailing winds in June have been
from the south and southwest; the high.
est velocity during any June was 80 miles,
on the 18TH, in 1898.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
FOR THE ABRAHAMs HOME.
A Benefit Excursion to Tybee Next
Wednesday.

a benent EXCURSION to Tybee Next
Wednesday.
The committee of the order of the
Woodmen of the World met last night to
arrange for the excursion to Tybee next
Wednesday for the benefit of the Abra-
hams Home The charity for the benefit
of which the excursion is given is too
well known to require any recommended
ton to the public It's needs have fire.
quently been stated. There is no
institution which appeals more
deeply to the syn pathies of the people
and none which is more in need of aid.
The Woodmen of the World recognizing
this fact have undertaken a benefit excur-
sion in its behalf, and ask the support of
the public
The excursion will be under the direc-
ton of a committee of well known gen.
tlemen and of lady patronesses. The
tickets win be put on sale to-day.
Arrangements have been made for dancing
at the Hotel Tybee during the day and
evening for which Cobb's full orchestra
will furnish music.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
MIGHT BE A CANDIDATE.
Col. John Screven Mentioned as Pos
sibility for Mayor.


Among the political rumors OF the day
is one to the effect that Col John Screven
may be possible candidate for the may
orally at the next election. The fact that
Col. Screven has shown an active interest
in politics by becoming member of the
Citizens Club and that the members of
that organization have shown DISPOSE
tion to bring him prominently forward
seems to give some grounds for
the rumor Col. Screven, it is
well known, occupied the mayors
chair for several years shortly after
the war and was one of the strongest
men, politically, in the city. If the rumor
as to Col. Screven's candidacy should
prove true, the Citizens Club would be-
in the awkward plight Of furnishing
three candidates for the mayoralty- Col.
Screven, DR.. Duncan and Maj. Schwarz.
AS each of these gentlemen has strong
following the maintenance of harmony in
the club would appear difficult under the
circumstances.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
TO CLOSE JUNE 9.
The Georgia Industrial College Pre-.
pairing for Comm cement.

The Georgia Industrial College Pre-
pairing for Commencement.
The Georgia State Industrial College
will close its session for the summer on
Wednesday, June 6. There are over one
hundred colored boys at the college. and
they have done a good years work, as re-
suits have shown.
The history Of the college during this
year has been interesting from another
standpoint, that is, on account of the
visit OF the famous educa ors who have
charge Of the Slater fund for the educa-
ZION OF the negro in the south. a hey will
probably determine within a short time
whether an appropriation shall be given
the college IRON that fund. The com
mencement exercises of the college will
begin Monday, June 4, aud will close with
me exercises to be held in the city at one
OF the churches, Wednesday night, June s..
Eoys blue flannel knee pants 4 TO Is
years. Coilat's red letter price, 44c; they
are sold the world over for 75c.- ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
SERMONS ON THE CHURCH.
DIR. Vass' Second Discourse on It's
Origin and Constitution.

The second sermon on the "Origin and
Constitution of the Church" will be
preached by Rev. Dr. Vass in the First
Presbyterian Church, Monterey square,
at IL a. m. tomorrow.
In this sermon will be discussed the
revelation and teaching Of the Bible as to
the true theory of the church of God and
its development from the giving of the
law at Mount Sinai to the opening of the
New Testament dispensatIon, and the
unity and identity of the church under
the two dispensations will be exhibited
and proved.
At 3 p m. Sunday will be the celebra-
ton of "Children's Day. by the Sabbath
school, when offerings will be made by
the classes for sending out medical mis-
sionaries to foreign lands. An address
will be delivered by one of the member OF
the Sunday school,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
Still Going to Camp.

A number of Guards left for Camp
Northeu last night to Join the battalion
Corporal Cubbedge ana Priyates Andrews
and Lawrence of Company d, Patton OF
Company 3, and Taylor of G. Private
Owens, Of Company A, who came down
from the camp two days before returned
with the squad. Large squads are OK
pectod to go up to night and tomorrow
night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
THE PUBLIC BUILDING.
Bids Have Been Opened, but the Con
tract Not Awarded.

Bids Have Been Opened, but the Con-
tract Not Awarded.
The bids for the stone and iron work of
the lower story of the new public build
ing for Savannah have been opened at the
department of the treasury in Washing
ton, but the contract has not yet been
awarded. A description of the ground
plans of the building have already been
given in the MORNING News. The work
will be entirely of brick, stone, iron, steel
and concrete.
There was only one Savannah bidder,
Mr.. w. F. Chaplin. His bid was SGT. 9l5.
The lowest bid was from Thomas, Clark
q Son, of Chicago at S22, 22l; other bid
ders were John B. Mckenzie, Augusta,
S33 500; Theodore o. Brown, Augusta,
$3.50; Stewart Stone Company, of Col
umbia, S. c., S27,S7 and Goode &,
Walker, of Atlanta, 1923, $40 There were
three other bidders from Washington
city, whose bids varied from $50 900 to
$50,0 600 for the work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
IMPROVING THE NEW PARK.
The Roads Being Cleared and Mads
Ready to Grade.

Maj. r. A. Blandford, county engineer,
went out to Estill park yesterday morn
ing to note the progress of the work. He
keeps up with the work in all parts Of the
county, visiting all the camps and the
canals and roads on which the couvicts
are employed every week. A force is
now employed in clearing the northeast
and west boundary roads of Estill park.
These roads, he says, will be en-
tirely cleared in four or five DAYS
and will then be ready for grading. He
doesn't know whether or not he will 90
on with the work of grading them until
something is determined with regard to
finances, but as long as the money is
forthcoming in sufficient amount to carry
on the work, Mai Blandford says it will
be carried forward as rapidly as possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26
Worlds Columbian Exposition

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trating the improvements in the mechani-
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you that the progress in medicinal agents
has been Of equal Importance, and as a
strengthening laxative that Syrup of
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Laundered negligee colored shirts, 40,
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waists, white and colored, SOC at Collat's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-05-26

The decision of the United States cir
cult court Of appeals at Richmond revers-
ing the decree of the district court at
Baltimore in the case of the United States
against the British steamship Dago, is of
Importance to shipowners.
1t was charged that the steamship en-
tered the port of Baltimore on Aug. 2,
1898, without clean bill of health from
the port Of departure, as required by the
act of congress of Feb 10, 1898. The
steamship obtained a bill of health at
Newport, Wales, at which it stopped after
sailing from Bristol, England 1t was
held by the lower court that there had
been no violation of the law
The appellate court decides that the
bill of health should have been obtained
at Bristol also, and that the law had not
been complied with by obtaining it at
Newport only. The penalty is fine not
exceeding s., 600.