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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
AWARDED HALF THE CLAIM.
The 4. :. supreme Courts Decision
in the Branch-Cooper Case.

The suit OF the estate OF 5. W. Branch
against William g. Cooper has just been
finally settled by the United States court,
after having been IN litigation about ten
years. The circumstances in connection
with the case are 20 a certain extent, IA
miliar and they are such as 10 have made
10 a local cause .celebrc.
The supreme court decided finally In IA
vor OF the plaintiff. awarding the amount
given under the last verdict. which was
just one-half Of The amount claimed, and
sued for Branch and Cooper were in
partnership in business. and on their
agreeing 10 dissolve 5. W. Branch offered
and gave Mr. Cooper $1,000 for his inter
est in the business
4 later INVESTIGATION disclosed the fact
that there had been an error in the books
OF the firm which made Mr. Cooper
half interest worth less than the amount
which the other partner had paid for u.
Air. Branch then sued 10 recover 5000 OF
the amount he had paid. or about that
amount
The suit was brought In the superior
court before Judge Adams The case was
submitted to the jury In the shape OF
questions TO which answers were asked
Judge Adams refused a decree and the
bill was thrown out Of court. Mr.. Branch
then carried the case to the supreme court.
from whence IL was sent back Tor new
hearing.
The second trial was before Judge Fail
ligant. The jury this time answered the
questions in such an indefinite manner
that no decree could be framed. and the
court set the verdict aside and granted a
new trial. This time Mr.. Cooper took the
matter TO the supreme court. but Judge
FalIigant was sustained and a new trial
was ordered
The third trial was before a special jury
from the grand jury, and a verdict was
rendered ia favor Of the estate of Branch,
which took the case up at his death Tor
NGi2.O4. half or the amount claimed by
the plaintiff. with interest from the date
OF the bal Of sale The recent decision of
The supreme court susfains this decision
and DEGREES, and finally gives the estate
of Branch the amount above named. As
the case has been i'm court about ten years
il Will be seen that principal and interest
together will amount TO something like
5000.
The question was largely one OF law, it
being practically decided that where there
is a mistake in a partnership, neither
party being at fauat, the purchasing part
ner may recover for that part Of the pur-
chasing price for which he received no
value. The plaintiff was represented by
Messrs. Mercer & Mercer, and the defend
ant bV Alcssrs Denmark a. Adams
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
TALKING UP THE EXPOSITION.
The sOuth's Interest in the Coming
Chicago Fair.

Z nlcu&O EaiEs
Hon. William A. Giles, whose presence
in Savannah was announced in the Morn
ing News yesterday, talked with several
Savannahians, with a view to working up
an interest in the Southern States Expo
sition, to be held in Chicago next Aug
ust. Mr.. Giles was chairman of the pro-
visional committee appointed to make ar
rangements to organize the exposition
company, which is now on a solid foot
ing, and its work is progressing most
favorably.
The movement was started in the south
when the Chicago citizens and soldiers
made their we'll remembered trip to this
section, and from that time it has grown
and widened in scope, until 1t has as
stunned quite gigantic proportion.
The city of Chicago, or, rather, the ex-
position company, proposes TO furnish at
its own expenses a suitable building or
buildings up to 100000 square feet of space,
pay all tho expenses of maintaining the
exposition, and to advertise it all over the
country All the south has to do is to
send its exhibits there, put them in place,
and remove them after the exposition is
over.
ducts and resources of the southern
states of all kinds. and firsu-class eXhib-
its are expected from every state in the
south. The plan has really been worked
UP on a gigantic scale, and ii is incum-
bent upon the south now to do its part
of the work. A convention will likely be
called In each state for the purpose of
entering into the work, and for appoint
ing all such committees as may be neces-
sary to make all arrangements in eonnec-
ton with it.
MIR. Giles was in conference here with
Mr.. D. b Lester, who was a delegate
Chicago and who has taken an active
interest in the coming exposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
DRIVEN INTO THE BREAKERS.
The BARK ERATO ASHORE SOUTH
OF TYBEE BEACH.

Went Aground in Thick Weather
Crew Escape in Boats and PiIOted
Through an Inlet to Tybee-Thc
Vessel Likely 10 De n Total Loss.
The Norwegian bark Erato. Capt. Julius
Wilhelmsen, fifty-twO days from Goole,
England. bound for Savannah in ballast,
went ashore seven miles south of Tybee,
yesterday morning at l o'clock, and is
probably a total loss.
Capa. Wilhelmsen and his crew of
eleven men arrived here in the afternoon,
having come ashore at Thunderbolt and
were brought to the city by the Savan-
nah, Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope rail-
road. They were taken in charge by Rev.
II. Iversen. superintendent of the port
society.
Capt Wilhelmsen was seen by Morn
ing News reporter last night. The Erato.
he said. sailed from Goole Feb. 1 for this
port, being chartered to take a cargo of
naval stores to Europe a succession of
storms was encountered during the voy
age. The captain was making for Tybee
light Tuesday night, during the severe
blow and heavy. thick weather when
the vessel became unmanageable and
seven miles south Of the island about
midnight. 1t was impossible to work OF
as a gale was blowing from the east. and
the heavy breakers washed over the
decks, carrying the vessel further on
shore. The rigging went adrift. and in
order to keep the vessel from capsizing,
the masts were cut away. All of the eff
forts of the crew were of no avail, as she
pounded heavily upon the beach ana soon
filled with water.
Seeing that nothing else could be done,
Capt. Wilhelmsen gathered together his
ships papers and ordered the boats low
cred and all hands left the wreck The
captain and sailors saved little except
what they wore. They rowed through the
inlet at the south end OF Tybee Island,
and We're piloted by a negro in bateau
to ThunderbOlt where they arrived at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Capt. VIII
helmsen will return to the wreck to-
day to ascertain if there is any chance
Of saving her, but in all probability she
is a total loss.
The bark Erato was built in 1875 at
Christiania, Norway, and was $50 tons
net register. She was owned by I. Bas-
soc of Christiania.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
THE LITTLE MISSES JACOBY.
The Stars of a Delightful Enter
tainment nj Masonic Halt.

t&Nntment an mENbntc hAha.
Little Sadie Jacoby and her sister. Maud
Jacoby, were the stars Of a very clever
programme presented at Masonic temple
last night, under the auspices of the Y. NJ.
II. A.
The programme opened with a song, and
dance by little Hannah Einstein, which
was rendered with grace and vim, that
would have done credit to a professional
artist.
Sadie Jacoby's entrance was the signal
for a storm Of applause, as the little lady
is a prime fayorite here. Her first reoita-
ton, "Mona's Waters" was given with a
force of dramatic expression which was
marvellous in one so young. Little Sadie
also gave, How Salvador Won" All her
selections won hearty recalls to which
she gracefully responded.
Little Maud Jacoby appeared i'm two
dances, the first of which an imitation of
Carmencita was true to life, and won much
applause. Her second number. "Margi-
nette," was a little terpischoral gem in It's
way. The grace and agility displayed by
the child is worthy of the highest praise.
The mandolin quartette composed of the
Messrs Papy, Mr.. Wakeman and Mr.. Hex
ter, rendered some selections which were
highly appreciated by the audience,
Miss Schwab sang Geraldine" very
sweetly, and was efleored Mr.. F. T. Nc
Grath gave an excellent banjo solo, and
won a hearty recall
Master S. Brandt gave violin solo
"Fantasie de Ballet" and proved himself
to be a little artist of the highest class
Messrs. Resented and Brock played a two
step on the piano, and mandolin with much
artistic skill
The programme wound up with a comic
recitation by Miss Stella Cohen, entitled
Mrs Brittenhoeffer Troubles, over which
the audience enjoyed hearty laugh.
A large audience witnessed the perform
ance standing room being at a premium
The gallery was packed with little ones
who applauded as heartily as their elders
Refreshments were served in the supper
ROOM during the intermission and after
wards a dance programme of ten mum
bers was gone through with that lasted
until the small hours this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
AN EXTRA GRAND JURY CALLED.
No, United states Prisoners to BE
left In Jail UntrIcd.

No United states Prisoners to BE
LEFT In Jail Untricd.
Another grand jury was summoned in
the United States court yesterday for. the
purpose of disposing of several Jail cases.
Judge speer charged the jury briefly, say
ing its duties would not be lengthy. and.
therefore. it would not require any special
charge from the court upon the law in
general Mr.. Horace A. Crane was sworn
in as foreman. After its deliberations tho
grand jury returned three true bills of in
dicthent,
John f. Reynolds of Chatham county
was indicted on a charge of violating the
pension laws. He was charged with
fraudulently signing the name Of Peter
Riley TO pension check for SiS, and col
lectlng the money. though Peter Riley
had himself already signed the duplicate
receipts Reynolds is now in Jail in default
of bail in the sum of 81 .009
Harry Barnett Of Lowndes county. a
boy IL or IA years old. was indicted on a
charge of stealing mail matter from the
postoffice at Valdosta. He was charged
with stealing two letters and a newsDa-
per He is now in Chatham county Jail
Ben Daniel of Dodge county was indlct-
ed on a charge of personating a United
States deputy collector of internal reve-
nue. with intent to defraud certain par
ties, by telling them that he would not
report violations of the internal revenue
laws in case they would pay him a certain
amount of money which he demanded. II
is probable that these cases will all be dis
posed of this week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
wEDDED IN MARIETTA.
MIR. John II. Rowland Marries Miss
Mary Il. McCuIIoch.

Mr.. John T. Rowland of this city and
Miss Mary E. McCuloch were married in
Marietta yesterday afternoon at O'clock
at Oaklawn, the residence of the brides
mother.
The wedding was a quiet one, being at
tended only by members of the families
and intimate friends. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. John W. Baker of
the Presbyterian church of Marietta Mr.
Robert NJ Hull of this city was best man,
and the groomsmen were Messrs. r. T..
DRYDEN. Lewis Russell and George H.
Waring Jr all of Atlanta. The sister of
the bride. Miss Maggie McCuloch. was
maid of honor andNthe bridesmaids were
Misses Jessie Reynolds, May Belle Glover,
ana Mabel Curtelyou.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland left Marietta last
night for Florida, where they Will spend
ten DAYS or. two weeks before coming 10
Savannah. They viii reside at No 70
south Broad street. Mr.. Rowland is a
well known young business man of this
CITY and he and his bride will be warmly
welcomed in Savannah by many friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
Frank LesIie's Popular Monthly for
AuriJ.

Contents: Robert z. Lee. His Birth. Ear
ly Life, and Career up to 1859, lCalve In
time; A Paris Causerie To Dianame: Hen
~ Murger; From Ny Window; The Dance
of Love; Romance of the Russells; Sprine.
Flowers; Winters Last Gasp; The Thorny
Path; The Bride; Feasts of Labor: Two
Prayers; Phoebei Touralne and Its CAS-
ties; Chateau Hunting in Balzac's Coun-
try; The Preacher OF Bilpar: Man and the
Animals; A Bridal on the Kaatskell.
Birds OF Paradise; Love Sets the Pace .
The Lake Drewellers of Venezuela: Air,
ships, Flying as a Sport; Laureate's
Thorny Wreath. Price p cents For sale
at hstili 5 News Depot, 21s Bull street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
ELECTRIC RAILWAYS EARNINGS.
The Net for Thirteen SIonths Foots
Up s4.665.40.


The accounts Of Receivers Young and
Collins of the Electric Railway Company
for thirteen and 24-Sl months. and for the
month of February We're filed in the
United States court yesterday
For thirteen and 24-3l months of 1895
and up to Feb. %, 1896. the reports show
gross earnings of $954l2.S7, operating ex-
penses. SS3. SO7.S2 surplus earnings. SIP
1C4.55, which, after deducting taxes in
surance, etc, amounting to 81, 439. 06, leaves
net earnings of s. $3.50.
The comparative statement for the same
period for 1894 and up to Feb. rs. 1895.
shows gross earnings of S102, lOl 81: oper-
ating expenses, s94.27O.60; surplus earn
ings, &,S3l.37, which less taxes and in
surance. amounting to $7.67923, leaves net
earnings of s152.14.
1t will be seen that there has been an
increase OF S4.5l3.35 in the net earnings
of the two periods compared For the
month of February, 1896. the gross earn
lngs were S5,440.91, the operating expenses,
$4s55.4s. and the surplus S5S542. and for
February, 1895, the gross earnings were
S3469.70. the operating expenses $4,000. IS,
the deficit for the month last year be-
ing 81, 1905.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
CITY BREVITIEs.

Policeman Norris raided a Zubly street
house, where there was fighting going on
last night and arrested two men and two
women. all colored
The work of eXcavating for the founda-
lions for the new Anderson street school
building, at Anderson and Habersham
streets, was begun yesterday.
Policeman McCool arrested Tom Roo
erson, colored, last night for having a
lot of tablecloths and walters aprons in
his possession for which he could not
satisfactorily account. The articles are
supposed to have been stolen from some
restaurant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
DYING FROM AN OLD SNAKE BITE.
woman in Kansas Stricken by the
Poison After Thirty Years.
From the Chicago Times-Hei

From the Chicago Times-Herald.
Topeka, Kan. March A.-A case which
battles medical skill is reported from
Pratt county. where Mrs. Robert Grist is
dying in great agony because of a snake
bite thirty years ago when little girl IN
Indiana. A monster rattlesnake thrust
medical attention saved her life The
wound healed and the patient experienced
no trouble until a week ago. when the
came inflamed. Physicians were sum-
moned for consultation. First, the limb.
and then the entire body yielded to the eff
fects of the hidden poison. and to-day
physicians from surrounding towns met
and abandoned all hopes for the woman
and death is hourly expected. They saw
it is the only case of the kind ever re-
ported in medical science.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
THE Y. VI. c. AS WORK.
Changes to BE Made in the Gymna-
stun and Reading Room.


The attendance at the gymnasium
classes of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION during the last week has been
the largest in months. Tuesday night
thirty young men were going through the
various exercises in all-round body-build-
ing, and at the same time thoroughly en-
joying themselves
Several improvements are being made
in the gymnasium, for which about SS5
will he spent. The lighting is being i'm
proved, and several new pieces of aDna-
ratus have been added. A new striking
bag has also been presented to the asso.
citation by one of its good friends
The association also contemplates maxi
ing some improvements in the reading
room which will add greatly to the appear
ance Of the room.
The gymnasium committee, of which Mr.
Walter T.. Coney is chairman will meal
tonight TO arrange for the next ladies'
night in gymnasium. Several other i'm
portant matters viii be taken up
The religious work committee is ARA NO
ing to have the strongest series of meet
ings next month that have been held in
some time. Judge A. H. Macdonald Is
to be the speaker next Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
The Citizens Club Rally.

The Citizens Club will open the admin
istration side of the campaign with
rally at Odd Fellows hall tonight.
The executive committee of the club met
last night and mapped out the programme
for the meeting SO far as 1t was able to
do so. None of the speakers have vet
been announced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
Burial of Mrs Bnsinwcr.

The remains of Mrs. J. g. Basinger,
whose death was announced in the Morn
ing News Tuesday, were brought to Sa-
vannah yesterday. The burial took place
at RonaVenture. The body was met at
the Central depot and was taken at once
to the cemetery. Only the friends of the
family were present at the informant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
OBSERVE THESE BARGAIN PRICES
Shoes, Hats, shirts and Easter Cloth
ing SpeciaIties at KOhler,s.

At Kohler's, 40 Broughton, you may find
special bargains as follows: Shoes worth
ST. now $50; slippers 81, worth $3.50: bicy-
Gle shoes, 80 cents, worth 81; Mackintoshes
$3.50. worth 81: all from the Wakefield
sheriff sale stock.
Hats (samples), g. worth 81; children's
hats, 90 cents, worth $780, children's suits
$50, worth So; all from lot of drummers'
fine samples.
Our assortment of Easter suits and fix
ings is unsurpassed. Kohler's 40 Brough-
ton. is the place.-ad. =.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
The Choral secictr.s WorE.

Tho Savannah Choral Society will meet
tonight in St. Johns choral hail at $40
o'clock. The meeting is in pursuance TO the
adjournment for several weeks. Tor the
rehearsals, etc. leading up to the recent
Palmer concert Hereafter the sessions Of
me society VIII consist ia part of definite
Instruction by Prof. Spencer n v-bita ia
'Ae lneery OF music ana IN light reading.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

There was a meeting Of the Savannah
Yacht Club held yesterday for the pur-
pose Of electing new members. The new
members elected were Messrs. L. NJ. Lee
Hardy. George G. Freeman, Jacob Fauers
and ". c. McD5nough.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
Fourth nistr.ct Lihnrnl.

The Fourth DISTRICT Liberal Club viii
get in shape tonight for the coming cam
paign. The club has a working membe-.
ship and proposes to make itself felt IN
the nrhf - ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
LOCAL personal.

Mr.. ]. w. Hallowell. who has been
spending the winter with Mr. Thomas
Gamble. lett for Philadelphia yesterday
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

of all the people need to take a course of
Hoods Sarsaparilla at this season TO pre-
vent that rundown and deb.litated CON
dition which invites disease. The money,
invested in half dozen bottles of EToo5,s.
Sarsaparilla Will come back with large re-
turns in the health and vigor of body and
strength Of nerves.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

The schooner Hilda, Capt. Rines, from
Baltimore. arrived yesterday with cargo
of coal consigned to d. r. Thomas & Son.
The Hilda experienced rough weather on
her trip down the coast. Her main-gaff
was broken and foresail and mainsail torn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

The British steamship Ferndene cleared
yesterday for Reveal and Riga Her cargo
consisted of Abs bales Of cotton for Re
val, and 800 bales of cotton, LOO barrels
of rosin and 1907 tons of phosphate rock
for Riga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
EVANGELIST sHELNuT.s WORK.
To Discuss sunday Bicycling at To-
nights Meeting.

Evangelist Shelnut's sermon last night
at the Bolton street church on the Holy
Spirit was an able and clear presentation
OF the scriptures on that subject. One per
son was received into the church
A question viii be answered tonight re-
Garding riding bicycles on Sunday
The meetings VIII probably close with
this week. as the evangelist has impor-
tant work waiting at other points.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Browns Bronchial Troches'' are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bronchitis.
Hoarseness, Coughs and Throat troubles. Sold
only in boxes.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

The schooner Jennie Thomas, Capt.
Young. from Baltimore, arrived at Tybee
Tuesday night, and was towed to the city
yesterday. She lost one of her anchors
Tuesday night while anchored off Tybee
bar. She has a cargo of oil consigned to
the Standard Oil Company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
pen,h of Mao Rirnhnnm.

Mr. Max Birnbaum formerly Of Savan-
nah. died in Baltimore last Sunday His
funeral took place Tuesday Mr.. Birn-
baum had many warm friends in Savan-
nah to whom the announcement of his
death win be a shock He was 40 years
old, and leaves widow Mr.. Birnbaum
was in business here many years in the
firm of Abrahams & Birnbaum.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

The rush of tourists bound north contin-
ues. 1t has been found necessary to put
four special trains on from Montgomery
to run March 26 and 81, and April and Z.
The trains leave Montgomery at O'Clock
and connect at Waycross with train No.
30, which arrives in New York, the next
day at noon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Capt. D. G. Purse will go up TO Atlanta
tonight to appear before the railroad COM
mission tomorrow, to represent Savan-
nah shippers on complaints of unwar-
ranted transfer charges by the railroads
here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Hoods pills are easy to buy. easy to
take. easy to operate. Cure all liver Ills.
25c-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
a NEW SURGEON IN CHARGE.

DIR. j. b. StOner Succeeds DIR. Nydeg-
ger at Savannah.
DR.. J. b. Stoner, passed Assistant United
States marine hospital surgeon, recently
at Baltimore, arrived here yesterday to
succeed DR.. ]. A. Nydegger. formerly in
charge of the service at Savannah, and
now at Sapeio quarantine. DIR. Stoner took
charge of the Office here at once, relieving
DIR. j. G.. Keller. who has been acting sur
geon since DR.. Nydegger was ordered to
Washington some time ago, and since his
transfer to Sapelo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Rates of Is fares for the round trip
have been made by the Central for the
following conventions: Georgia Baptist
convention at Cedartown, April 7-10; 23d
annual convention Georgia Sunday School
Association, Macon, April, 20-22, and for
the state conference of the Epworth
League of Georgia at Americus, April %
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
Only
Two Ways

To distinguish Levy's Fine
Spring SUITS from the most
expensive Tailor made"
viz: -
Price and
EXcluSiVeneSS OfFabricS
There's more STYLE"
about them than any tailor
dreams of.
120 AND 131 BROUGHTON.
M5@!z|y,z@
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Probabilities for Thursday. esa,.-.,,--
fair; warmer, followed by fncressi,'ss
cloudiness at night. and probably ra5rs
east TO southeast winds -''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
PORT PARAGRAPHS.

Maritime Matters of Local and Gem
eral Interest.
AT o'clock last night it was reported
that two banks. one barkentine and one
schooner were bound in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

The Southern Baptist convention will be
held at Chattanooga, May to IA. The Cen
trail has made a special rate Of one fare
for the round trip for the occasion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Special rates of one fare for the round
trip have been made to the republican ma
tional convention to be held at st. Louis
June Is, and to the democratic national
convention at Chicago on July Z, by the
Central of Georgia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

Inmates of the watermelon acreage go to
show that it will be less than last year.