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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
MAGUIRE TO BE CHIEF.
His Election TO Succeed Chief Puder
Decided On.

1t is generally accepted that Mr.. ]. f.
Mcguire will be the next chief fireman,
members Of the commission having so
stated in confidence to friends. Mr.
Mouro, it is said, will be second in au-
thorty, with the salary at present re-
ceived by the assistant chief.
Mr.. Maguires promotion is understood
to have been agreed upon several months
ago, and the members of the commission
are said to have accepted their appoint
ment with this understanding.
There is no surprise, as Mr. Magufre was
generally regarded as the favorite While
he has been directly connected with the
department for only a year as assistant
chief he has been interested in the de-
partment for a number of years, having
been a member of the old volunteer force
When the paid department was organized
Mr.. Mcguire ceased his active connection
with the department, but maintained a
continuous interest in its work, acting as
secretary to Chief Puder, and assisting
him in the preparation of his annual re-
ports. He has been in attendance at the
majority of the fires of any Importance
handled by the department for the last
several years, and always rendered what
ever assistance was in his power Conse-
quently, his experience as a fireman is not
limited to his active connection with the
department Whether the insurance men
will regard Mr.. Mcguire with any greater
favor than they have Chief Puder remains
to be seen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
THE CHARGES AGAINST JERNIGAN.
The Police commissioners Present
at the Hearing.

Mayor Myers heard the troubles Of the
police for the last time in a police IN
vestigatiOn yesterday when he looked into
the charges against Policemen Jernigan
and Bostick.
The three police commissioners who
will begin the administration OF the de-
partment Monday were present BY invi-
tation OF the mayor. and were given an
insight into the sort Of thing they Will
meet with frequently in their conduct
Of the affairs OF the police department.
The commissioners. Messrs. KarOw. Vets
burg and Jackson. were interested spec
tators at the hearing, but they will be
something more after Monday.
1t is possible that the decision Of enc
OF the cases heard yesterday Will be left
10 the commission. This Is the Jernigan
decision.
The hearing OF this case occupied about
an hour There was "A large number OF
witnesses, and the matter was fully gone
INTO. The hearing was private, but judg
ing from what was learned on the OUT
against Jernigan. The case has already
been fully described in the Morning News.
The opinion Of the witnesses. none Of
whom seemed TO have any personal ami
mostly against Jernigan. was that the
officer lost his head when he allowed
himself 10 ty into a passion with his
mayor suspended Policeman Jernigan
from the force pending his decision ami
reserved his opinion in the case. This
looks bad for Jernigan, but his friends
nope that on account Of his previous
good record on the force that he will be
let off with a fine
Policeman BOstick who was charged
with drunkenness and disorderly conduct
az the election in the Second district was
let Off with a fine Of s. Bostick was in
citizens clothes and of duty, or he wOul
not have gotten OFF so easily.
Maj. karow. who will be chairman of
the police commission, has requested
Chief McDermott to furnish him with a
complete roster of the force giving the
record OF each member, date Of enlist
ment. age place OF birth and full record
Of service. This roster will be for the in
formation of the commission and will be
OF value IN many ways.
The COMM 7sioners are already thor
oughly Interested In Their work and have
been posting themselves as opportunity
offered on the workings and condition of
the department. They will enter upon
their duties Monday fairly well informed
upon the work which is before them
An important point, which has not re-
ceived much attention, is that the com
mission has full power in the matter of
salaries. and can fix the pay of officers
and members of the force as IL sees Mt
having regard, of course to the appro-
priation made by the city for the main
tenance of the department. IL is not at
all likely, however. that there will be any
change in the rate of pay of the privates
of the force.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
UNCLE SANS NEW SEWER
From the POstOHice Building to East
Broad Street.

Rapid progress is being made in putting
down the sewer for the government build
ing which will be connected with the East
Broad street sewer.
The work of excavating was begun at
the East Broad street end. 1t has been
suggested by many that the sewer con-
nection from the government building
could have been made much more easily
with the Broughton street sewer on ac-
count of the shorter distance That mat
ter, however, was very thoroughly look
ed into by the supervising architect when
he was here some time ago, and ii was
found that a greater fall could be Sc
cured by going to East Broad street and
though it costs more 1t was deemed eX-
pedient to take that route.
The sewer will be built of an eight inch
terra Gotta pipe and will run up President
street directly from the East Broad street
sewer TO the building. 1t will have four
manholes one in each of the squares
through which it passes.
The right to put down this sewer con-
neetion was granted by the city council
with the full understanding that it is to
be a private sewer and no other parties
will be allowed to make any connection
with IT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
AT THE THEATER.
signOr Randegger's Piano Recital
Next Wednesday Night.

The third concert. under the direction
of the Music Culture Club, will take place
at the theater next Wednesday evening,
when the great Italian pianist, Sig Gu
seppi Aldo Randegger, VIII be heard here
in recital, assisted by Miss Ella NJ. Powell
soprano, an American woman, who has
but recently returned from Europe, where
she won the highest praises of the great
musical critics. Sig. Randegger comes to
Savannah under special engagement by
the Music Culture Club, and the public
are to be congratulated at having the
privilege of hearing such a celebrated
pianist. Though much younger man, he
ranks among the few world renowned
pianists, next to Paderewski.
1t was with difficulty that this engage
ment was made. and it speaks well for
the standing of the club that such an ar
fist as Randegger could be secured by
them for recital. The box sheet will
open at the theater Monday morning at 8
o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
THE HARDEST FREEZE YET.
The Cold Wave Strikes savannah
WIN Thump.


The weather took a sudden turn last
night. From 65 degrees in the afternoon
the temperature dropped to 80 degrees at
II o'clock, a fall of '25 degrees in a littla
more than six hours
The indications at midnight were that
mercury would go to 26 degrees, if not
lower. by this morning The freezing
weather Will continue tonight and to-
morrow morning.
The cold wave is the coolest that has
struck the south this year. 1t extends
pretty nearly everywhere east of the Nth
meridian, except along the immediate
South Atlantic coast and in the Florida
peninsula, and it's force will be felt there
this morning.
The lowest temperature reported last
night was 10 degrees below zero at
St. Paul, MINI. The temperature ranged
from 10 degrees below zero to 2S degrees
above all through the upper Missouri
valley and in the upper lake region
The first warning of the approach If
the cold wave was in the weather bureau
reports yesterday morning. The cold
wave flag was hoisted on the board Of
trade building at noon. At the same
time the information signal was hoisted
indicating high northwest winds and
colder at night, followed by severe freez-
ing this morning. At O'clock the Storm
signal was hoisted. Warnings were at
once sent out, and every practica HE M
tice Of the approach of the cold wave vas
given by the weather bureau
The indications sent out at midnisht
We're: Fair to-day and Sunday; severe
freezing in the morning; continued low
temperature at night and Sunday morn
ing, followed by slowly rising temDera-
ture; continued brisk TO high northwest
TO horth winds during the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
WORKED THE JEwELRY GAME.
Police Pick Up n Couple of Suspicious
Strangers

H. ]. Clarke and w. ]. Higgins, two
young white men, were arrested by the
detectives yesterday afternoon as suspi-
cious characters. They landed in the city
few days ago and have since been I'M
der the surveillance of the police, who
recognized them as being off color.
They had good supply of fanny"
jewelry, brass articles made up to look
like gold. Their game was to pretend to
people whom they met that they were
hard up and were willing to sell valuable
Jewelry at a sacrifice in order to raise
a stake. They frequented the De Soto
and got quite free there. They were al
together too free, in the opinion of the
proprietors, who called the attention of
the detectives to their movements
Evidently ii was the game of the par
ties to appear to be guests of the hotel
in order to better work upon the credi-
bility of chance aCquaintances who
would think them to be well-to-do visit
ors who were temporarily short of cash.
The men had a room on Congress street
When this was searched by the detectives
a regular opium layout was found with
the pipe, lamp and other accessories for
the enjoyment of the dope" Whether
or not a case is made against the two
men they will be given to understand
that Savannah is not a healthy locality
for them to pursue their operations
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
TO FIX THE TAX ORDNANCE.
street Tax Clause Likely TO BE
Incornnrnfed

AAeoENoEAAe0s
The city council will meet to-day at noon
Tor the purpose OF considering the ordi-
nance submitted by the finance committee
Wednesday night. defining the duties and
p0wsfs OF the board Of tax assessors and
receivers and the manner in which the
board shall proceed in securing returns
OF personal property.
The ordinance as submitted appears TO
De entirely complete but il is understood
that Col Garrard, who drew il. will have
some additions to propose. II is also IN
9efslood that an amendment will be Of
sons Of voting age.
Mayor Myers said, when spoken 10 yes
ttIuay on the subject that he expected
mat the amendment would be offered,
Out had no idea as to its chances Of pas
sage. The mayor did not express him
selI TOT or against the proposed amend
Probably two-thlrds OF the voters Of
we city 40 not pay taxes Of any kind TO
me city ana II would appear TO be per-
Leclly Idlr 70 require them 10 contribute
70 the support of the city government
whose advantages are enjoyed by them
N common with the property holder.
Other cities in this state have a tax Of
TINS kind. II is certain, however, that
the TAX would not prove a popular one.
An arbitrary tax is something very
much OBJECTED to by the ordinary citizen.
Inc argument is advanced that every cit
zen VINO does not pay taxes to the city
eu prices which he has TO pay for what
ever ne purchases and increased rents,
cue 10 the taxes and licenses paid by the
real estate owners and business men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
Highest al Leavenng Power-Latest I. Report
R@!A!l! RRakIRg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ROAD DUTY DELINaUENrs.
Given the Option of Going to work nj
Once or to Jail.

"iNen the Option of Going to Work at
Once or to Jail.
There was a meeting of the county COM
missioners yesterday afternoon, held. for
the purpose Of considering some cases
against parties who failed to answer sum
mons TO serve road duty. Chairman Dale
and Commissioners Kehoe and Chaplin
were present.
The cases against William II. Timer,
Robert Carmen. Steve Oliver and Frank
LaKiey, white, and J. T. Rivers. Alex
cambridge and Ben Seabrook, colored.
were taken up. They were summoned
some Tune ago TO work the Monteith road,
but failed to appear
Inc law on the subject was read and
explained to them. and they were told
that their excuses were not considered
good ones. They we're given the option
q reporting to SuDt. Wade for duty on
Monday morning, when they will be re-
CURED TO work five days on the Augusta
road, or in default of this to spend thirty
Gays IN Jail or on the chain-gang. where
ever the commissioners might see fit to
send them. They all promised to be on
hand Monday morning and do their road
duty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
NO MORE TRUsTY CONvIcTs.
County Engineer Dayton AbOIishes
the System

the system.
The trusty system has been abolished
at the county convict camps. and here
after every prisoner will have TO wear, the
shackles, without regard to color or pre-
vious condition of servitude. An order
to this effect was issued yesterday by
County Engineer W. A. Dayton follow
ing at once on the escape of Fred Wash
ington, a white trusty. the day before
who was employed on the county farm.
Washington was sent up for twelve
months for an aggravated case of larceny
and had served all but about two and a
half months of his time. He was made a
rusty some time ago, having shown ap-
parently that he had no desire or inten-
ton of escaping. Washington lust walk
Cd on day before yesterday, however, and
II Is supposed he made for Yamacraw
where he will try to keep I'm hiding until
ne thinks his escape has been forgotten
washington is white man about five
Ieet, nine inches in hight and weighs
about 40 pounds.
Yes" Mr.. Dayton said when asked
about the matter, ~ have abolished the
trusty system, and hereafter every con-
Wet Will have to wear the chain and
shackles. Those who are made TRUSTEES
don appreciate the privileges they have
ana II they don't there is no reason why
they should have them. They are all con-
Vlcts anyhow, and under the circum-
stances there seems to me to be no rea-
son why one should be allowed liberties
any more than another. At any rate a
truSty has escaped from the county gang
Just once too often, and that is the last
chance they are going TO have to do it,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
THE STREET CROSSING STATUS.
The Right of way Likely to he Ac,
quired by Condemnation.

me hiEht OF way Likely to He Ac-
CURED by Condemnation.
1t is the opinion of the aldermen who
have looked into the matter that the city
will eventually have to acquire by con-
domination the right to open certain streets
across the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway.
1t is now generally understood that the
Plant system people have about decided
not to stand by the proposition which was
recently made by them in the nature of
a suggestion, because, on looking into
the matter, they find it will be a greater
expense than they desire to bear. They
nave asked, however. that the CITY make
counter proposition with regard to
what streets are to be opened and on
what terms. such as might be considered
equitable as between all parties concerned
Inc committee on opening streets has
known all along what It wants, and there
VIII be little trouble in conveying this
information to the railroad people II
remains to be seen, however, how the
city's proposition will be received.
II is evident that the railroad wants to
get out as light as possible and also to
nave as Few streets as possible opened
up. Any proposition from the CITY might
require more than the railroad people will
be inclined TO give, and for that reason
II is believed the situation will eventu-
ally result in the condemnation of such
rights-of-way as the city deems II to the
public interest to acquire
The city by the recent amendment to
its charter has the right to acquire these
rlghtS-ot-Way through such proceedings
and the aldermen generally believe that
this method will have to be adopted in
the end. The city is now waiting 10
hear anything further the Plant system
people may have to say in the matter. es-
pecially with regard to the expressed
opinion of the committee as to what the
city wants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
RAN AND CROssTIE.

A deed for s., 10000 the transfer of the
Macon and Northern railroad properties
10 the Central OF Georgia Railway Com
pany, has been filed with Bibb superior
court The Macon and Northern road has
9een operated by the Central for several
days, but the deeds were not ready to be
recorded until this week
A Tavares. Fla. dispatch says that I'M
Seventh judicial circuit for Lake county,
the st. Johns and Lake Eustis railway
Will be offered for sale at auction to the
highest and best bidder in Tav-
post Of 5000 is required ed" before ore
any bid will be considered. The sale of
the road is the result of a foreclosure suit
upon mortgage in favor of the Mercan-
TIE Trust Company of New York. secur-
ing an issue of bonds to the amount of
SS5,50. The total indebtedness of the road
Will probably be 100000. Mr. H. b. Plant.
or his representative, it is rumored, will
attend the sale and perhaps be the sue
cessful bidder.
The Gainesville. Fla, Sun says a hui
morous illustration was furnished recent
ly of the lack of love existing between the
Plant system, and. the Florida Central
and Peninsular. A bale of domestics
shipped to Gainesville and routed via the
Florida Central and Peninsular, was, by
mistake, sent by the Plant system. The
bill of lading turned up at the Office of
the Florida Central and Peninsular but
instead of delivering the goods to the
other company the Plant system sent
them TO Jesup and delivered them to the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia,
who afterwards turned them over to the
Florida Central and Peninsular. The
goods were gone about fifteen days.
For some time past, the Americas Re-
corder says, the Georgia and Alabama
Railway Company has been considering
the building of a branch road from Ro-
chelle TO Fitzgerald, a distance of twenty
one miles. The survey of the proposed
mates of cost are now being made. The
route is through a very fertile country
and should the branch be built as it
doubtless will, the new line will prove a
bama Fitzgerald is four miles from
Lulaville, the terminus of the Abbeville
and Waycross road, and the people are
anxious for rail communication with the
outer world.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
New Yenr,s HernIh

The New York Herald of Jan. 1 con-
tains a ten thousand dollar prize story
by Julian Hawthorne, entitled "A Fool
of Nature;" The First Leap Year Pro
posal, British Advance Against the Beers
Frightened Away by White Tights Evi
dence About the Defender, Wall Street'e
Second Year of Recovery, and other tonios
of the day For sale at EstilPs News ne
pot 211a Bull street.-ad e-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
CITY BREVITIES.

JEFF Manuel, colored, was arrested yes
terday by Detective Scully for the lar
ceny of rifle from Davis McPhail in
Hamacraw few days ago. Manuel
pawned the rifle after stealing it for $50
The young men of the city are invited
to the mems meeting Sunday afternoon at
$50 o'clock at the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, corner Bull and Jones
streets. Mr.. o. f. Pace is the speaker.
A picture of the late Henry w. Grady
the work of Miss Bessie NJ. Hill of CraW.
ford, Ga. is on exhibition at Flint's lew
elry store A similar picture by the same
artist was presented to the University OF
Georgia by Maj. p. w. Meldrim of this
CITY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04

The loss sustained by Mr.. David Koh-
Ter on his stock of clothing at 40 Brough-
ton street has been adjusted by the rep
resentatives of the Insurance companies.
Evidently there was, in the opinion of
the insurance adjusters, no ground for
belief of incendiarism, since the claim
was promptly and amicably settled
Mr. Kohler states that he will make an
entire disposition of the stock now in
store, and which has been damaged more
or less. and will then purchase an entirely
new stock of merchandise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
LOCAL Personal.

Judge Hamilton McWhorter of Lexing-
ton is in the city stopping at the De Soto.
Judge A. H. MacDonell, who retires from
a law partnership with Mr.. w. w. Cor
don, Jr. Judge MacDonell has made MANY
friends during his term as judge and he
mas acquired large fund of information,
which will be invaluable to him in his
practice. Both of these gentlemen are well
known in Savannah, and they have MANY
friends, who will wish them much success
in their venture together
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04

-Maud-I don't see how you can stand
being engaged to a man who has to vyorlt
nights - win
Marie-EIe comes to see me afternoons
Mdud-Pshawl How insipidi When I Ia;s
gone, you must feel as though YOU had
been to matinee.-Puck, o
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
ROsIN's BIGGEST DAY.

The Largest Sales Ever Made in One
Day in the savannah Market.
The sales of rosin yesterday were the
largest ever recorded in the history Of the
naval stores trade for one day. There
had been an accumulation of receipts dur
ing the holidays, and factors were anxious
to unload.
One firm of buyers went in the market
early and secured a round lot of % 557
barrels, in which there was very little
of the pale grades.
The aggregate amount was supposed to
be about IS 006 or 10000 barrels for the day.
After the nrst sales the market became
frmer and sales We're made at an advance
on the opening prices
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04

Mr.. D. H. Bythewood, who had charge
of the Savannah exhibit at the Atlanta
exposition and Mr.. c. w. Saussy, super
intendent Of the board of trade, who went
up to look after the return Of the exhibits
has returned. Capt. d. G. Purse is still
in Atlanta, looking after the packing IN
or the exhibit, which will likely be shipped
back 10 savannah within a few DAYS. He
says the results from the exhibit are CON
sidered very satisfactory.
DO yoL have headaches, and wish to
be relieved? Give "Pura Blood" a trial
and be cured.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor. gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs when
in need of laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive or bilious the most
gratifying results follow its use so that
il is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle on
hand.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
JUSTICE COLLMAN's COMMISSION.
1t Has Been Forwarded From Atlanta
and VIII Probably Be Here To-d.0,

Mr.. Charles Goldman was notified yes
terday that his commission as justice of
the peace of the Second district G. NJ
had been forwarded to him from Atlanta
and would reach here to-day.
Upon receipt of the commission Justice
Goldman will go before the ordinary and
take the required oath. He Will then es-
tablish himself at No 1853 Bryan strest
the office formerly occupied by exquisite
Sheftall where he viii be prepared ia
issue warrants and other legal writs ae-
cording to order.
The old office is being Thoroughly reno
waited and will look quite stylish some
friends have presented the new Justice
with handsome desk, and another
friend has presented him with n com
Portable office chair. so that the office
Of the new justice will be quite IN Ia
date in its appointments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04

Look out for colds at this season. Keen
yourself well and strong by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the great tonic and blood
purifier.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
Break Your Pine,

And invest just 10 cents in a package
of five Medallion cigarros-better than
the pipe, and almost as cheap-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04
LeIand's Windsor Hotel, Jackson
VILE, Fla,

Is now open. 1t has been remodeled and
refitted, and is now one of the most home
like and comfortable hotels in the south.
Warren f. Leland as proprietor is a guar
antee that the public will be wen cared
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-04

Will offer to smokers no event of greater
Importance than five good Cigarros for
ten cents. Medallion is the brand.-ad.