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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
Miss Kate Hartridge Elected by the
school Board.

The board Of education held its Deem
Der meeting last night at the Chatham
academy. The members present were
Col George A. Mercer president and
Commissioners j. r. Saussy. Henry Blum
]. r. F. Tattnall, Lee Roy Myers NJ. A.
O'Byrne. B. A. Denmark, Randolph AK
son and T. J. Charlton.
Supt. Baker presented his monthly re-
port. He announced that Mrs. Brace
well, who had been absent on account Of
illness in her family, had returned and
resumed charge of her class in Chatham
school No. 2. The superintendent report
ed that on account of the failure to secure
a reduced rate to the Atlanta exposition
for the teachers and children of the public
schools, he had granted only one day s
holiday in addition to the regular Thanks
giving holiday.
The committee on examination of teach
ers reported that the examination for the
vacancy Of assistant teacher in the high
school had been held as directed, and
recommended that Miss Katharine Hart
ridge be elected to fill the vacancy, she
having obtained the highest grade in the
examination. The report was adopted
and Miss Hartridge elected.
President Mercer reported that at a re-
cent meeting Of the trustees Of Chatham
academy they expressed desire to have
the building heated either by steam or hot
water and requeS ted that some means of
ascertaining the cost Of such an improve
ment be adopted. The matter was re-
ferred to the committee on school build
ings, with power to act.
In accordance with instructions given
at previous meeung, the Superlntendent
submitted a design for a seal for the board
of education. The design was adopted
and the superintendent was instructed to
have the seal made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
NO BoNFIREs FoR CHRISTMAS.
That Sort of Thing Done Away with
by the Council.

The first arrest for the violation Of the
city ordinance against firing irecrackers
on the street was made yesterday. Roscoe
Morris, colored. was the offender.
The city ordinance only allows the fir
ing of firecrackers and other fireworks for
five days before and five days after Christ
mas, and then under certain restrictions
In previous years the firing of firecrack-
ers was allowed from South Broad street
south, and the building of bonfires in the
squares south Of Liberty street and in
the military parade ground during holi-
days.
An ordinance introduced by Alderman
Screven and adopted by council several
months ago changes all this Under this
ordinance the use of nrecrackers during
the time stated Is allowed only south Of
Jones street, with exception OF Bull street.
on no part of which is the shooting of
nrecrackers allowed. Bonhres are not
TO be allowed anywhere in the city limits,
not even on the parade ground.
Christmas without bonflres will not
seem Ike Christmas in Savannah at all.
but that is the way the ordinance reads.
Evidently the boys need not worry them
selves to steal barrels this month unless
they expect to defy the police. Chief Nc
Dermott says that he intends to enforce
the ordinance. The police will have a
hard time of IL If they attempt to arrest
everybody who fires a cannon cracker
north of Jones street this Christmas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
CITY BREVITIEs.

Ancient Landmark Lodge, F. and A.
NJ. holds its annual meeting tonight at
s o'clock.
In the court of ordinary yesterday let
tiers of administration on the estate of
George W. Fountain were granted to j
F. Brooks, county administrator.
The steamer Nacoochee is due this morn
ing from New York with the following
passengers: Mrs. F. w Biegler, +. p
Russell, Mrs. NJ. Bogart Mrs. A Logan.
w. II. Murphy and wife, J. S. Schley, II.
Wood and wife, A. J. Garfunkel Edward
Clark and wife G. w. Utton, Miss Utton.
Mrs. L. W. COLON. F. D. Mason, John
Wood and wife, T r. Wheeler. c. II.
Burdick and wife. A. C. Oliver, S. Ash,
f. II. Moore. W. o. Rockwell. R. Allen
and wife, Miss J. K Gaul Miss D. Hester.
Miss Lizzie Fallon, Miss Mary McWil-
liams, Frank Harrison, Miss NJ. Brown.
VIM. Ruther, II. Roberts, John Ryan
Frank Howe, Julius Soreson, f. Lessard.
j. a. Robinson, Hy Gilmore, f. A. Clark.
George Miller.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
THE FORTIFICATIONs
Gen. Miles and Party on Their Way to
Charleston.


Gen. Nelson A. Miles and his entire
party, consisting of Capt. Frank Mich
lier his aide-de-camp, Mrs. Miles, Mr..
and Mrs. Wyborg of Cincinnati, and Col
LeGrand Cannon of New York, left the
city yesterday about IL o'clock on the
steam yacht Angler, accompanied by
Capt. o. M. Carter, corps of engineers, to
go to Charleston.
purpose of inspecting the Notifications
at Fort Oglethorpe, but went on down to
Fort Pulaski, where he landed and took
a look at the fort and the mining case
mate there. which was recently complet-
ed. He then went down to Tybee. taking
a look at the island from the sea side,
and examining the proposed site for the
new fortidcatiOnS on the north end of the
island. 1t is supposed that this will be
the location of the proposed batteries,
which were mentioned IN the interview
with Gen. Miles. published yesterday.
Gen. Miles also took a look at the place
where Gen. Gilmore located his battery
for the reduction of Fort Pulaski, and
from there the party went across Cali
bogue sound, and by the naval station
and new dry dock at Port Royal.
Gen. Miles and party stopped at Beau
fort last night, and their private car,
not decide yesterday, however whether
he would go to Charleston by rail this
morning or continue the voyage on the
Angler. He will be received at Charles
ton by Capt. f. Y. Abbott, corps Of en-
ufnnarE
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR WORK.
State Vice President VarnadOe Dis
cusses the Citizenship Question.

state Vice President VaFnadOe Dis
cusses the Citizenship Question.
The Local Union Of the Christian Endea-
vor Society held its last quarterly meet
ing for 1895 last night at the Bolton Street
Christian church. An interesting pro-
gramme had been prepared. The audience
that was in attendance, despite the bad
weather conditions. was well entertained.
The meeting was opend with prayer by
Mr. II. W. Clarke. After prayer, Sound
the Battle Cry was sung by the congre-
sauon. The 4th Psalm was then read
IN concert, led by Mr.. W. B. Stubs, after
Whlch the Coronation" hymn was sung
Rev. II. c. Bowen, pastor of Bolton
street church, delivered the address of
welcome: His address was an eninently
prlSnt EFFORT. After the singing of a duet
by Mr.. Be2ls and Miss Howard Mr. L.
l.. Wellman, president of the local union,
made the response to the address of well
come in a happy and Well-timed speech
me congregation sang Work, Watch,
Pray" Following the song was the rec
itation Of Master Russell Bythewood, who
deavorer in the world. He IS a little tot
manner.
After his recitation the Junior commit
tee sang an Endeavor song in place Of
little Miss Russell, who was on the pro-
gramme for solo, but was too i'll to
respond.
Mr.. o. F. Pace delivered an address on
the subject of juniors and their work,
which was followed by a solo by Miss
Howard
Then came the address of Mr.. J. A.
Narnadoe on Christian Endeavor and Good
Citizenship. Mr.. VarnadOe defined the
duties of a good citizen and said that the
principal study of good citizenship
should be the ten commandments and not
the tariff question. He talked interesting
~ on the various political, Industrial and
religious organizations. True citizenship,
he said, meant full adherence to all the
laws of God and to all moral and human
laws except those established by the trim
ity of mammon, and the Christian En-
deavor always stands for Christian cit
izenship. 1t is forever opposed to the sa-
loon, the gambling den. the brothel and
every like iniquity. 1t stands for tenn
perance, for law, for order, for a pure
political atmosphere and, in a word, for
righteousness. And this 1t does, not by
allying itself with any political party
but by attempting through the quick con-
science Of its individual members TO per-
meate and influence all parties and all
communities.
Mr.. Varnadoe touched upon almost
every subject that was in any way con-
nected with the Christian Endeavor work,
and his address was a splendid effort.
After the song, America" Mr. 4. Nc
Allister delivered strong address on
committee work.
The meeting closed by singing God Be
With You Til We Meet Again.
Mr.. L. L. Wellman, president of the
local union. presided over the meeting
and Mr.. Walter Cler was organist. The
meeting was the last of the local council
for this year The six Endeavor societies
In Savannah are progressing finely, and
are doing a great work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
FUGITIVE FOR FIVE YEARS.
ANDREW BAKER CAME BACK TO
THE SCENE OF HIS CRIME.

Arrested for the Murder of Old Man
Robert GIIIerson in a Field ON the
White Blur Road-Detective Nor
gan Caught Him Mt Sanders store
and Bar-ConfesEed the Killing,
but Claimed 1t Was in seIf-De-
Tense.
Detective Morgan captured a murderer
last night who has been badly wanted
for the last five years. He is Andrew
Baker. wanted for the killing of old man
Robert Gillerson, about five years ago.
at the Wells place, on the White Bluff
road.
Baker and GiIlerson were both colored.
and were working for Messrs, b. S. &
]. T. Wells, as farm hands. on the day
OF the killing they had a dispute over
some trifiing matter, and a quarrel en-
sued, which soon quieted down and it
was thought the matter was settled.
Mr.. Ashmore, superintendent of the
farm, put the negroes to work in the same
fed. Baker was blowing and Gillerson
was cutting bushes in another part of the
field. When Baker had plowed up within
speaking distance of Gillerson he renewed
the quarrel. and leaving the pillow walked
to where the old man was and shot him
three times, killing him instantly
Baker fed from the scene Of
the killing and has not been seen since
until few days ago. The coroner's jury
brought in a verdict of murder and
Baker was indicted at the next meeting
OF the grand jury. He was heard of a
number OF times and efforts were made
10 effect his capture At one time Detec-
tive Morgan came near getting him in
South Carolina, but he managed to elude
the officer. That was about two years
ago, and since that time ne had not been
heard from unth last week, when Detec-
tive Morgan received information that an
employe on the plantation, who had
known Baker when boy, had seen him in
the city. A day or so later Mr.. Ashmore
met Baker on the White Bluff road, but
as he was unarmed and the negro had two
pistols beltcd around him, he made no
attempt to arrest him.
Detective Morgan, upon learning
that the negro was back in the vicinity Of
the murder put a lookout on him with the
result that ne was caught last night, at
Sanders grocery store and saloon, near
the White Bluff road crossing.
Baker at first denied his identity and
said his name was John Smith, but upon
being confronted with a man who had
been raised with him, he weakened and
confessed TO the murder. He claims that
Gillerson was attempting to kill him with
brush knife when he shot him, and that
he was compelled to kill him TO save his
own life.
Mr.. Wells says that the killing was en-
tirely unproVoked. Baker is now in jail
1t is supposed that he will be tried at the
present term of court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
A VISIT FROM NEW MExIcANs.
The Governor and Distinguished
Party Expected This Week.


Party Expected This Week.
Savannah will have a visit this week
from a distinguished party of New Mexi-
cans on their way from New Mexico TO
Atlanta, via New Orleans and this city.
The party, which includes the governor
Of New Mexico, left Albuquerque Satur-
day morning in private car, as guests
Of Superintendent A. G. Wells of the
Atlantic and Pacific railroad In the
party are Gov. Thornton and Mr. w. H.
Pope Of Santa Fe. Judge N. G. Collier.
Hon. II: l.; Warren, Mr.. A. A. Grant,
Mr.. NJ. w. FlOurney and Mr.. E. w. Dob
son of Albuquerque.
Gov. Thornton is one of the ablest and
leo has ever had. Hon. Needham C. Col
lier is a Savannahian, one of the asso-
ciate justices of the supreme SQUIRT of
New Mexico and is one of the commits
States and Information Exposition;
Judge Collier is one of the many Geor-
CLANS who have won distinction and pop
ularity in the southwest. He was formerly
with w G.. Charlton of this city and left
here about ten years ago. Hon Henry
L. Warren Of Albuquerque, n. NJ, was
formerly chief justice of Montana, and is
conceded to be the leader of the New Mex
leo bar. E W Dobson is a leading at
torney of Albuquerque, one who has been
often honored by his home people. Will
liam II. Pope is a member of the Santa
Fe bar, an alumnus of the University Of
Georgia, is one of the New Mexico capitol
commissioners, and is one of New Mex
ico's commissioners to the Atlanta ex-
position. A. G. Wells. the host of the
party and superintendent of the Atlantic
and Pacific railroad. is one of the most
prominent and popular railroad officials
in the west and NJ w. Flourney and A
A. Grant are bankers and leading bust
ness men of Albuquerque. The party will
remain in Savannah day or so.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
BeeHNvnx Wnnted-

Attention is directed to the advertise
ment elsewhere of w. H. Bowdlear &
Co, 30 Central wharf, Boston, Mass.
Messrs Bowdlear & Co. offer 2S cents per
pound for beeswax delivered in Boston
guarantee quick returns and satisfaction
The freight rate, Savannah to Roston ~ a. I,
only 80 cents per 100 pounds, so that shin
pers can be sure Of high price after de-
Quoting the freight w. H Bowdlear &,
Co. have their factories at WiIliamsviIIs
Mass, and are projectors of the w. n r
brand OF beeswax. This house ranks bieb
In the mercantile world, and gives mar nae =
ncular attention to all correspondence-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
LADIES' DAYS.
Reception Held Every Morning
and Afternoon This Week

It's time to begin to think about Christ
mas. There's only few days now be-
fore the joyous holidays 1 respectfully
invite every lady in the city to come to
my store and look around. There's lots
OF things that will suit for Christine
presents, and the cost is a small matter,
cut but a small figure this season - -
Read the list of novelties: Cut glass in
an cuttings, both imported and do-nasl
Ici Wedgewood Royal Sevres: RovsI
Dresden; Royal Bond; HaviIand din1er
and tea ware; onyx tables and cabinnts.
EBONY and onyx pedestals; Royal Dresden
hemian and Venetian glass ware. ,,a 10,
and fish sets; elegant line Of carving 80
IN plate and steel, with stag. bone i,o,,,
ana pearl handles. James Domglas s n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
SAYS 1T is ILLEGAL.
Claim That the Commissioners
Should order the Justice Election.


Some objection is being made to the
ordering of an election for justice CT
the peace in the Second district to fill
the office made vacant by the resignation
of Justice T. j. Sheftall on Dec. IS, on
the ground that it is the duty Of the
county commissioners to take action in
the matter.
The election 1t appears, has been called
for that date by Justice Waring Russell,
Jr. Under the act of February, 1873, it
Is made the. duty of the county co-nmis-
sioners to fill all such vacancies in CNlnty
ohlces, said prominent politician yes
terday. Under this law, as Justice Shcf-
tall s term Will not expire before January,
1897. IT becomes the duty of the county
commissioners to order an election to fill
the vacancy as in the case of the death
or resignation of a member OF the legis-
lature. The complaint Is that the eXecu-
rogative and duty Of the commissioners.
and that the election has been illegally
ordered.
Under the provisions of an act APP
proved in December, 1892 It is made the
duty of the commissioners to appoint
the necessary freeholders to supervise
the election, together with the ex-ofiicio
justice. Under the operations of the gem
eral registration law passed in 1894, the
election for all county officers, including
specifically justices of the peace, shall
and hence none but the duly registered
voters as of record can vote for magls-
trate at the election when legally ordered
to I'LL the vacancy in the Second dis
trict"
The candidates for the office, as has
already been announced in the Morning
News, are Messrs. W. H. Barclay and
Charles Goldman.
Justice Waring. Russell, Jr., said last
night that he considered that the code gave
him ample authority to order the election
just as was done by Justice Endres when
Chief McDermott resigned as justice. The
notice of the acceptance of Justice Shelf
tails resignation by the governor was just
received yesterday and the election was
fixed at once for Dec. g.
1t was reported last night that Mr.. l.. V
Kennickell would probably enter the race
against Messrs. Barclay and Goldman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
MAKING UP THE COMMISSIONS.
The Board of Assessors One of the
Most Important Appointments.

The Board of Assessors One of the
Most Important Appointments.
The appointment of the various city
commissions will probably be made within
the next two weeks. But three weeks
remain within which they may be made
under the law. So far as known. the only
appointment that has been practically
decided upon is that of Alderman Willink
for commissioner of public works.
The board Of assessors is one of the most
important of the commissions. as Ii is
expected to accomplish a radical change
IN the methods Of assessment and valua-
ton of property for taxation.
The gentlemen who were mentioned in
nection with the appointment Mai John
Schwarz, Mr.. Lester Hubbell and Mr. w
W. Chisholm have been strongly indors-
ed. and there is little doubt that they
VIII be named by the mayor. Tho con-
hrmation of the appointments IS by the
city council, a majority OF the mem bers
Of which, u is understood, has assured
the friends Of the gentlemen mentioned
for assessors. that their confirmation VIII
Doe practically unanimous. The mayor Us
being urged 10 make the appointment
as soon as it can consistently be done. in
view OF necessity for an early revision OF
the city ASS ssmeut. All OF the gentle
mon mentioned in connection with tho
board are thoroughly familiar with tho
values of city property and their appoint
ment would give general Satisfaction.
pork-fnters are usually scr0fuious and
need Ayers sarsaperila % cleanse the
Blood. "a
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
LOCAL Personal.

Hon Pope Barrow went up to Atlanta
last night, via the Central railroad
Mr. Francis p Salas went to Atlanta
last night for a brief business trip. and
Incidentally to visit the exposition.
Mr. Henry NJ Stoddard. who has been
IN Washington and other places at tho
north returned home yesterday. ms
family viii arrive next week
Justice and Mrs Russell Of Canton "
y. have issued invitations 10 the mar.
rage OF their daugter. Jessie, 70 Mr. Gle
ford Wayne Hartridge at noon on Dec
y. az Grace church. Canton. Mr.. Harf-
ridge was formerly a resident OF savan-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
WILL COVER THE bitches.
The suburban and West End Allowed
TO Build I'm the Middle of the Road.

TO Build I'm the Middle of the Road.
The roads and bridges committee of the
county commissioners held a meeting
yesterday afternoon to consider the com
plants made with regard to the Subur-
ban and West End railroad laying the
tracks of its extension in the middle Of
the Augusta road. instead Of on the side
of It.
The property owners, who made the OBJ
lection, contended that it would greatly
reduce the size OF the road, so far as its
regular use by vehicles was concerned.
and that ii would prove dangerous to
wagons and teams using it. 1t was shown
by Mr.. S. l. Lazaron that the company
intends TO put pipe in all the bitches and
to cover them over, so that the width
of the road will be sufficiently increased
TO afford ample room and protection TO
vehicles travelling on it. Upon this state
ment of the case the committee authorized
the company to go ahead and lay its
tracks as il had begun. The work will be
continued as rapidly as possible and if
viii not be long before the extension be-
tween Alexander street and Stiles avenue
has been completed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
Death of Mrs. s. II. Asbbv.

Mrs. s. II. Ashby, an old resident of
this city and relict of the late L. P. Ashby.
died last night a. Z O'Clock, after an Ill
ness and suffering for several months.
The funeral will take place from the fam.
lily residence, No. Il New Houston street
this afternoon al $3.50 O'clock. The de,
ceased leaves one son, L. NJ Ashby. the
electrician at the power house Of tbs
Electric Railway Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
Millinery Sale.

Many bargains TO be found TODAY n,
krouskon 3. in pattern hats; $500 ana
5000 patterns, Ass Doll hats trlmn-od
ana un5ttrimimed. Special sale Of walking
ana worsted Tam oshanter caps IN. ps s1s
merry 800 and &l-50 Specials hi mi loI-
silks, etc. krOuskoff s.-ad. ''DDois'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
33a Per Cent. Discount on su,ts o.,
OyeFcoafs al kohIer,s

we are Offering our entire etooL NJ.
suits and oyercoats az a cash dlseo,,',, IN ~
t per cent on our former low price.
tbs means that Eohler. a. 10 Brongbton
e seilins the finest hlgb-art clofb.or -
goods open mEhfa.-aa V'~i"afg
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10
BEFORE THE HIGH COURT ABOVE
The Entry on the Police Docket On
pOsite John MOreTs Name.

Richard Doyle, the negro whose attempt
TO escape from under arrest led to the IA
tai shooting Of his friend, John Morel sat
urday night by Mr.. J. w. Wood, was turn
ell over TO the city court yesterday for
carrying concealed weapons
The charges against David and Richard
Doyle Of melting riot at the Tclfalr Ban
list church Sunday night, Dec. l. were
continued by the recorder.
Against John Morel colorcd. are the
charges Of interfering with an officer while
in the discharge of his duty ana shooting
at witness. J. W. Woods Opposite fhi9
in the column headed Remarks" clerk
Manucy made the following entry. "Pris-
oner died a 3. m, Dec. s. 1896 and ap-
peared al the high court above"
on the night OF the shOOtlr "a case was
entered on the docket againsi AR WOoIs
charging him with assault with intent fo
murder The case o. marked dismissed
The accused having been exonerafrd bo
tie coroners inquest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

Neglect Of the hair often destroys its
vitality and natural hue ANA causes hi
- Fan out Before IA is 900 lote apDly
mars Hair Remover a sure remcdy.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

Cough, Cold. or sore Throat fnouli NOT
Dee neglected. BRowa's BRoscHiAL rnooHFe
ore a simple remedy, ard give prompt rcliof
IS cents q toE-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

The testimonials published in behalf of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. They are written nv,
honest people, who have actually found in
their own experience that Hoods Sarsa
parilla purifies the blood, creates an y "a
petite, strengthens the system and absPP
lutely and permanently cures all diseases
caused by impure or deficient blood
Hoods Pills for the liver and bowels
act promptly, easily and effectively
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

When a man comes home
tired--snappy-his slippers
and SMOKING JACKET are
surprising soothers = give
him a newer and better tenn
per.
We want the ladies to
glance over our admirable
lines of dainty Smoking
Jackets, It's a CHRISTMAS
GIFT, a nice one; may dis
cover newer and better traits
in father or brother.
Open Evenings Until 8 p. NJ
3. H. LEVY g Bro.
100 and 1871
Broughton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

air. Henry r. Rawls has been appointed
money order clerk al the postohice d.,
Postmaster Haines
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-10

20 De- "A so04 bicycle rider. inke "pura
Blood d gives strength ana makes uch
blool.-aQ.