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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17

Ihese conditions members Of the Liberal
Cup beIleVe will operate against a fair
elecuon, and 1t is generally understood
that their idea is to make a request of the
executive committee to make such ar
rangements with regard to the primary as
VIII be absolutely fair to both factions
Inc members Of the Liberal Club want to
go INTO primary, they say, and have the
matter over and done with. For the
same reason they would like to have coun-
" oIneers nominated at the same time as
they claim so much politics has proven de-
HlOIdllzlng, and as the election of county
oIncers takes place al the same time there
IS no reason why they should not be nom
mated at the same primary.
The members of the club are hoping the
executive committee will consider such
request should it be made, but If no atten-
lion IS paid to it, some of them feel that
they would be fully justified in adopting
MnateYer course would be for their best
interests. What action they will take in
TINS matter, however, is a question for the
future, for no request has been made of the
executive committee, and what will be
done depends very much on the contingent
cles that present themselves.
1t IS understood on good authority that
the legislative candidates of the Citizens
CIub nave been selected, or that they have
been practically decided on, but who thew
are no member of the club, or of the com
mlttee which has that matter in charge.
VIII say IT is getting to be current report
however, that two of the candidates ~ mis-
ractlon Will be Messrs. w. w. Gordon Jr
and y. n. Manucy. For many reasons This
might make a strong ticket but it is pos
sible 1t may be changed before any fnal
announcement is made.
The situation has only just begun to get
out of the chaotic state and 1t viii he
some days yet before anything definite is
known. The registration is progressing
slowly. Only seventeen names were added
to the list yesterday, bringing the total IN
to 4,gl2. There is no doubt, however. that
it will go considerably over 5000 before
the primary takes place.
G. b. Whatley, Esq, chairman OF the
executive committee of the First con-
gressional district has issued a call for
the committee to meet in this city Thurs
day for the purpose of fixing the lime ana
place of holding the coming congressiona1
convention
There are ten counties embraced in tbis
district-Bryan, Bulloch, Burke. Chafhsno
bingham, Emanuel, Liberty McTntosb
Screven and Tattnall. OF these FfSne'
ham, Emanuel, Liberty Bulloch ana
Screven showed a considerable nonuiist
following two years ago, but In snffe ~
this the First district was largely demo-
cratic, in fact, the largest democratic
majority in the history of the distrSo,
was rolled up for Col. Lester. The noaa-
ing of the executive COMMITTEES viii he
a very important one, as a thorou@b op DS
vigorous plan of campaign win be dis
cussed and then actively inaugurated ~
each Of the ten counties COMPOSING The
First district. From present indieafions
however, the populist following i'm fbis
district is considered much less than tba9
of two years ago. mat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17

IS though their hearts would break. for
they knew they had lost their best friend.
atner CafIerty led q simple, and unevent-
hui lie, but performed everyone Of MS du-
Ties wei, ana no greater praise could be
5lFen him. He was remarkable Tor two
prominent virtues. For MS Obedience as a
priest ana for his charity. lie died as
every good priest ought 10 die, very
poor man."
The services were concluded with the
aosol4Ll0n services followed by the fun
sIdi- me palbearers were Capt. John
2 ldhnery, Capt Henry Blum. Mr. VIM ke-
noe, Mr. John Lyons. Mr. Daniel Hogan,
Mr. j. ~ Grady. llr. N. a. O'Byrne. Capt
= j.. McGoWan. Ar. Arthur J. O'Hara,
s1I- >. y koDiusOu, Mr- FRANCIS Hart and
Mr.. p. j. O'Connor
More than 100 people attended the SER
wees az the Cathedral cemetery. Many car
RACES with prominent members Of the
cnurcn and Intimate friends Of Father
[aHerty went out and a train Of cars FILE
ca with people. The services at the grave
were Drlef and simple. consisting of pray
ers read by the bishop
4ueIe was an affecting scene at the
grave after the crowd left. The children Of
-, Mary Home who had been standing
Denlnd came up and stood there for a mo-
ment their heads bowed in silent supplica-
tion. rather Cafferty's devotion 10 this
nome was unusual. There was nothing in
ms power that he would not do for it, In
the nome there were two children who
went lnere when they were only year Ola
ana 20 Lnese ne was as a father indeed and
tney looked up to him as they would to
such member OF their own family.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
MAY WEEK PRODUCED LULL.
But THIS WEEK THE POLITICIANS
MAY GET DOWN TO BUSINESS.

The Liberal Club Likely 10 Call a
General Mass Meeting soOn-It Is
said They VIII Ask the Executive
Committee for a Primary That
VIII BE Equally Fair TO Both Par
ties-Candidates the Citizens Club
May Put Forward for the LeEisIa-
ture-The Congressional District
Committee TO Meet Thursday.
May week produced a temporary lun
in politics. There was little said. and
practically nothing done except perhaps
by few working committees on the in
side, but It is probable that this week
viii bring about some developments.
As the primary is to take place June 10.
it is about time there was some talk en-
the subject Of legislators. but as yet both
political factions are still "sayin' MOTH
in" The members Of the Liberal CLUB
insist on the statement that there is not
man of them that has been given to
understand that he Is to go on any ticket
or to get any job. 1t is understood the
club IS to have a general meeting some
time this week. or as soon as the nee
essary arrangements can be made for IT,
The members Of this party are not at
all satisfied with the resolutions govern
ing the primary. as passed by the exec
utive committee. on which the Citizens
Club had a majority Of two votes, and
they do not hesitate to express their
opinion about it.
The idea now seems to be to call a gen
eral mass meeting of the members of the
Liberal Club and all those who object
to certain features of the resolutions, as
passed by the executive committee, and
to discuss and act on the matter of ask
ing the executive committee to so change
the resolutions that they will give to ali
factions what they deem a fair election.
The objections to the resolutions as they
stand are well known. The Liberal Club
people object TO the executive COMMITTEES
purging the registration lists because the
Citizens Club has a majority of the COM
mittee. They object also to the appoint
ments of managers being confirmed BY
the committee for the same reason, ana
for the same reason objection is made to
the appointment Of referees at each of
the polling places.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17

''to cut out the old trees and to plans new
ones on the proper lines. The trees there
now are mostly short-lived varieties. 1t
is our purpose to plant nothing but live
oaks hereafter on South Broad street, ex-
cept that some quick growing trees, such
as dogwood and Chinese umbrella, will be
planted between the live oaks, to serve
temporarily until the latter attain their
growth, There is nothing handsomer than
an avenue of live oak trees, and that is
what we intend to make South Broad
street OF course, all the trees will not be
cut away at once. The change will be
made gradually. At the western end of
the green, however, it win probably be
necessary to remove a great many trees
this fall, when the paving begins. We do
not want to begin this work now because
the shade will be valuable this summer"
The survey for the street lines has
brought out a good many imperfections
IN the property lines at the western end of
the street. In places the curbing runs
almost flush with the sidewalk, while in
others space is left for ample grass plats.
In some places the stoops jut out onto the
sidewalks, leaving a narrow walk, while
for the greater part of the street the
walks are wide. All these errors win
doubtless be corrected in time.
For the present the curbing; which has
been laid in the northern roadway, is liza
Bile to prove dangerous to vehicles.
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THE LATE srGMUND ELsINGER.
Justices of the Peace Adopt ResOIu-
lions of Respect.

The funeral OF the late Justice Sig
mum Elsinger viii take place this morn
ing at $50 o'clock from the late residence
OF the deceased, No. 50 Habersham street.
The members Of Clinton Masonic Lodge
and OF the Jewish benevolent societies,
with which the deceased was connected.
will also attend The deceased possessed
wide circle OF friends and acquaint-
anees and the funeral will doubtless be
largely attended.
At nesting OF the magistrates Of the
city held yesterday morning at the Office
OF Justice Waring Russell, Jr-. for the
purpose Of taking action upon the death
OF their late associate, the following res
olutiOns were adopted:
Whereas, The Supreme Ruler OF the
universe having seen fit to remove from
among US our friend and late associate.
slgmund Elsinger, we deem It but meet
tndl We give some expression of our
sorrow at his death; and,
Whereas, As a man and a Justice OF
the peace he gave the utmost satisfaction
IN al his transactions, ever striving to act
honestly with all men IN his official ca
Pac1ty' uansacting all Of his affairs con-
nected with the duties of his station with
hFmness and impartiality, with enmity
10 none and charity TO all; therefore, be il
resolved, That in the death Of Sig
mund Elsinger this community has been
deprived of one, the loss Of whose use
IViness viii be keeniy felt, and in whom
az the attributes Of a good and conscien-
tous man, citizen and officer were blended
resolved, That we, the magistrates
OF the county of Chatham, recognize his
zeai and fidelity for the promotion of an
lnat was beneficial to his fellows and the
state, ready and willing at all times I'd
communicate instruction and advice In
me dlscharge of his duties while occupy
ing the position of justice of the peace.
Resolved, That we deeply sylnpatbize
with the afflicted family of our deceased
IIlend and associate, trusting that a kind
PROVIDENCE may throw his protecting arms
around the widow and orphans wbjIs5
the husband and father sleeps.
resolved, That these resolutions he
transmitted to the family" NC
7, ms ne ,TesoIutlons were signed by Warine
ESnS3seIl' II, samuel Reynolds, Louis ii
E 5an Richard Wickham, w. H Pater-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
TOO DRUNK TO KNOW.
A COuntryman's sad Experience the
Result of whisky.

w. B. Mcclellan, white man. was fin
ed SO by Recorder Wilson yesterday
morning. McKeathan came to the city to
take in the May week celebration. Thurs
day night he was brought to the barracks
in a hack
Mcclellan had gotten into the hack.
and was so drunk that he could not tell
where ne wanted to go or where he be-
longed. His watch had fallen out on the
floor of the vehicle. The hackman. whose
name is Williams. very wisely took him
to the barracks as the best place for
man in his condition. He was let off
without fine by the recorder Friday
morning. Late that afternoon he met
several ladies in Colonial park. and
grossly insulted one of them. The ladv's
husband came up shortly afterward and
had Mcclellan arrested.
In court yesterday morning the lattar
claimed that there must have been some
mistake-tnat no matter how drunk he
might have been, he could never have
acted in such a manner toward a Iadv
As he was man Of gentlemanly appear-
Of $40 -'N = me
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To TAKE Up THE mtscK TESTS.
Commissioner WiIIinIS's Report De-
fore the Council Tomorrow.

Commissioner WilIinIS's Report De-
fore the Council Tomorrow.
a meeting OF the city council has been
called for tomorrow afternoon TO receive
the report OF the commissioner Of public
works upon the recent tests OF samples
Of various manufactures Of vitrifed brick
and 10 decide upon the make Of brick TO
De used IN paving AbercOrn and Haber-
sham streets, between South Broad and
Liberty streets.
Commissioner VuIink informed a Morn
Ing News reporter that the brick stood
the tests much better than he had eX-
pected. and with slight difference in re-
suit, so far as the leading manufactures
are concerned The commissioner did not
say what brick he would recommend. but
intmated that he would favor the makes
which he had seen in use. and giving sat
lsfactlon on streets in other cities.
At the same time, the two bids for
paving South Broad street with asphalt
viii De laid before council Il is under
stood that both bids are 10y the " ar
rensselaer, Asphalt Company. The bids
Will hardly be acted upon at the meet
ing, however.
south Broad street pavement rs pro-
crossing. The first thing that strikes ev-
cry passer-by along the western end OF
the street is that the curblug on Inc
north side IS being run through the middle
of the street. AS has been explained in
the Morning News, there. is considerable
ways on South Broad street, from Bull
street west to West Broad. The differ
ence becomes very marked at Barnard
street, from which point the south line
of curbing on the northern roadway ap-
pears TO divide the roadway almost i'm
half, while the north line OF curDlng for
the southern roadway is run inside the
line of trees on the green from Barnard
street TO West Broad street.
a Morning News reporter spoke TO
Mayor Myers about be matter yesterday.
The mayor stated that the matter had
been thoroughly considered in the COM
mittee of the whole and that II had been
decided that u would be better to correct
the street lines at some expense to pres
ent appearances than to allow II TO re-
main as at present for an indefinite length
Of time. and as the paving Is intended
TO be a permanent Improvement it would
be necessary TO follow the true lines in
laying It. The park and tree committee
had been consulted, he said, and had APP
proved Of the change.
Chairman stone of the park and tree
commission, when spoken TO about the
matter, said that very few of the trees
on the western end of South Broad street
would be any loss. Some Of them are
nearly dead now, he said. and most or
those In good condition are not of de-
sirable varieties
ut will be necessary" said Dr. Stone,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
Spare a Minute,

Read this 1t won't take you long. It
VIII teach you something. You know you
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
STATE ENCAMPMENT ORDERED.
The Guards VIII Go to Griffin From
june IS to %.

june 10 to %.
Adjt. Gen. KEEL has issued orders for
the annual encampment of state troops at
Camp Northen, Griffin, to be held June 8
to June 25: First tour of duty, from Tues
day, June 9, to Monday June Is: The Sec
ond Regiment of Infantry the Fourth
Regiment of Infantry. Second tour of
duty, from Tuesday, June is, to Monday,
June Y: The Fifth Regiment of Infan-
try, the First Battalion of Infantry The
average number of officers, enlisted men
and cooks (twO of the latter to the com
pany) allowed to attend camp in eacn
company is fixed at forty. This average
is the maximum limit for regiments and
battalions. Upon this basis the maxi
mum aggregate number of company off,
GERS enlisted men. and cooks of the sew
eral commands authorized to attend will
be the following The Second Regiment ten
companies, not exceeding 400. The Fourth
regiment, seven companies, not exceed
ing $50. The Fifth Regiment, eleven COM
panies, not exceeding 40. One machine
gun battery, not exceeding 90 One sig
nal corps, not exceeding p. One band.
not exceeding 81 The First Battalion
dour companies, not exceeding 100 These
hsures do not include field, staff and
hQR-commlsSloned staff officers.
hegimental commanders will fix the
number Of men to accompany their com
,o Only regularly, enlisted men will be al
lowed to attend the encampment En-
Asted men who cannot attend the en-
campment for at least five consecutive
days viii not be taken with their com
mands, and per diem viii not be paid to
those serving less than five days, unless
called away by urgent reasons approved
by proper authority.
First Lieut. Oscar ]. Brown. First
United States Cavalry, acting inspector
general Georgia Volunteers, has been as
signed to duty at the encampment as
Inspecting officer and instructor.
capt. Lewis H. Kenan, assistant quar-
termaster Georgia Volunteers, has been
assigned to duty as post quartermaster.
- Inc Following named officers of the
georgia Volunteers will visit the encamD-
lnent at least once during each tour on
duty connected with their departments:
Inc Quartermaster general or the assist
ant Quartermaster general, the surgeon
general the. commissary general or the
assistant commissary general, the inspec-
Tor general Of rifle practice.
Inc savannah Volunteer Guards, which
are q part of the First Battalion of In
t&ntry, viii go into camp with the Fifth
Regiment OF Infantry during the second
tour from June l6 to y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
TOO MANY POLITICAL FIsTICUFFs.
Recorder Wilson starts Out to Put
Check on Them.

A. A. Wheeler paid SIS to the clerk OF
council yesterday for the privilege Of
being knocked down by Superintendent b.
o. Rogers Of the o. E. NJ. department in
the clerks Office the day before.
The testimony showed that Mr.. Wheeler
had been drinking heavily, and that he
went to the city exchange with the evil
dent intention of seeking a difficulty with
Mr.. Rogers. Several witnesses testified
that Wheeler had been to the exchange
twice before the difficulty occurred, and
that he said he was seeking Rogers on
account of alleged untruthful statements
the latter had published concerning him
in the Morning News. Two witnesses also
testified that Wheeler cursed Mayor
Myers and spoke Of MIN in a very oppro-
brious manner as he entered the ex-
change.
Mr.. Rogers said that Mr.. Wheeler had
spoken to him about his published state
ment, and then called him liar Mr..
Wheeler denied calling Mr.. Rogers a liar
directly, but said that ne told him he
could interpret it that way if he liked
BE also denied drawing a knife on Rogers
Recorder Wilson said, in announcing his
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
IN THE CATHEDRAL CEMETERY
THERE REST N PEACE THE RE-
MAINS OF FATHER CAFFERTY.

Solemn and Impressive Services at
His FuneraI-More Than 1000 PeO-
PIE in the CathedraI-The SER
vices Conducted by RI. Rev. Thorn
as A. Becker, Assisted by the Res
fdent and Visiting CIerEymen.
Many Handsome Floral Offerings.
Affecting Scenes at the Grave.
The Panesyric by Father b. }.
Kelley
The funeral services Of Rev. Father Ed
ward Canerty. vicar general Of the Bo-
man Catholic see Of Savannah. took place
al the cathedral Of St. John the Baptist
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock
Long before the hour for the services to
begin the cathedral was crowded with
members Of the congregation and many
others who were friends OF the deceased
priest during life. The church remained
open all during Friday night. and Friday
and Friday night many thousands passed
through the church for the last view Of the
remains of their beloved minister. The
casket was not closed until the last mo-
ment. just before the funeral service. so
that all had an opportunity Of seeing the
remains.
s1Dlilt Oh AAt HEtllCa al Dul4t L4lf
were affecting indeed. The children Of st.
Mary's Home We're 10th to give up as lost
to them, their dearest friend and benefac-
tor. An old man long past his eighties,
and feeble I'm the extreme, was assisted up
the steps leading to the catafalque, where
he took a last, long and lingering look at
his faithful and devoted priest.
Many and many were the beautiful floral
offerings placed around the casket and the
catafalque. all in white. Among those
sent by the societies were handsome de-
signs i'm beautiful white flowers from the
children of the Sunday school, from the
alumnae Of st. Vincent's Academy and
from the Catholic Library Association.
There were over 1000 people at the
funeral ceremonies. Many stood UP, who
We're unable to get seats, while there were
others who could not get In the church at
all. The Catholic Library Association,
the oldest of the Catholic societies, occu-
pied the front seats in the middle aisle.
Next came the two branches Of the Cath-
Ollie Knights Of America, which turned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-17
Everybody Pleased

Hicks entertained the May week visitors
In a royal way. The crowds filled tba
place day after day, but everything moved
with clock-like regularity, and the service
was absolutely perfect. Favorable cor,
ments upon the excellence, variety ana
abundance Of the meals served were head
on every side. Unques tionabIv the CO.
est feature of May week was fIicls,e NJ =
tnat May week is over Hicks is ready for
complete that no matter Whaf tba n5,, 50
Ders there will be no delay ana evervh HI
can can deRenq upon prompt and efficient 2 ger
Ginins. M raor, SlectFlc fans and the coolest
a real pleasure. Nothing too good 1o9S fd Is
Hicks boarders is the way Hicks runs t bjT
place; man living elsewhere this SIS SIMS ms
-ad. OA7 a. once.
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sEvENTY-FOUR YEARS OLD.
Trinity Sunday school to Celebrate
Its Anniversary.

its Anniversary.
Trinity Methodist Sunday school will
celebrate its 74th anniversary tonight.
The exercises win take place in the church
which viii be handsomely decorated for
the occasion. Supt. J. A. Varnadoe has
arranged an interesting programme OF
music and recitatons, as follows:
Professional Hymn-"The Cause Of
Right
Presentation of banners.
Hymn-"We Are Marching On"
Reading scripture lesson, creed, prayer.
Exercise by infant class.
Recitation-"The Great Teacher" by
Talmage VIM.
Misunderstanding Precious Seed
Recitation-"The Watered Lilies" by
Wylie Wagnon.
Concert Exercise-"Who Are Happy?'.
by thirteen girls.
Hymn Rally! Rally! Rally!"
Recitation-"Little Helper" by Gussle
White.
superintendent report
Hymn-"OnWard and Upward"
Short talk by the pastor.
Hymn-"Up and Be Doing"
DoxOlogy and benediction.
Trinity sunday school is one of the lead
ing schools of the city and Its anniver-
sary exercises are always interesting.
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Are You One.

We want summer boarders, and we know
now to take care of them. The good wife
can leave home, perfectly certain that hus-
band will be as well cared for at our es-
Establishment as at home. In fact, we are
willing to guarantee to keep a man lust
as fat the whole summer as when turned
over to us, also to keep him contented and
clear or dyspepsia. We know our restaI1-
rant is the most home-like place in fine
city, ana 1t Is always clean. We serve the
pest the market affords, and our prices
are lows cents for a single meal. or 20
GcHets for 50. We ask our friends and
the public to remember us during tins
summer. Lunch and special orders are
gwen careful and prompt attention. Hal
ligan's Restaurant.-ad.