The morning news., 1897-07-15

was appointed to confer with a similar
committee from the other association. The
committee very shortly reported in favor
of consolidation and the report was unani-
mously adopted. Many of those present
had been members of both associations so
that the voting strength was not greatly
increased.
The convention took a recess to accept
of the hospitalities Of Sheriff John r. Ro-
nan IN his Office in the rear of the court
room. They found there several bowls of
punch and lemonade and an array of light
eatables. all displayed in a most taste
ful manner and set off by handsome floral
decorations. Sheriff Roman is the host to
perfection.
The deputy sheriffs and bailiffs We'd
with each other in serving the refresh
ments to the delegates Everything was
in keeping with the occasion, and the
pleasure of the entertainment was gener-
ally commented upon.
When the convention reassembled the
election of officers was taken up. The
nominations for president were Sheriff T..
j. Holder of Stewart, Sheriff l.. f. Pat
terson of Decatur Clerk c. A Powell Of
Macon and Sheriff Roman of Chat
lot. and resulted as follows
Holder, "a; Powell, IA; Patterson, s; Ro-
nan, s.
Sheriff Holder was then unanimously
elected president by acclamatlon
Chief Dampier of Naldosta was unani-
mously elected vice president
The other officers elected were as fol-
lows:
Second Vice President-Clerk w. J.
Hightower Of Laurens.
Secretary and Treasurer-C. A. Powell
of Butts.
Sergeant-at-Arms-Ma H. j. Lentz
OF Warsaw.
The newly elected president was escort
ed TO the chair by Chief McDermott and
Sheriff Bowles President Holder briefly
expressed mis- thanks for the honor and
said that he would devote his energies 20
the faithful and impartial performance or
his duties, MIR. Holder has been sheriff
OF his county fifteen years. He was born
in Houston county and reared iU Twiggs,
and Is a scif-madc man in every respect,
having begun the battle Of life with only
his two hands TO aid him. He is a big.
hearty. whole-souled fellow and this life
OF every party In which he happens to be-.
quite a high compliment was paid Chief
Dampier OF Naldosta in his election. as he
was not present at the meeting. His work
was highly spoken of by members of the
convention. In Secretary and Treasurer
Powell the association has a courteous and
efficient officer, who spares no pains la the
performance of his duties.
Cumberland Island was named as the
I ifNh tANAN hA HltfAliA Nkltl considerable
discussion, Naldosta ana Atlanta also be-
ing in nomination. Naldosta had been Sc
loctcd as the next place OF meeting by the
Chiefs. Sherins and Marshals Union the
day before, and on that account Chief
McDcrmott and others favored that city.
! The majority of the members however.
wanted 10 so TO the seashoro. TO bathe In
the surf and look at the pretty girls. as
one member expressed H. Tho vote stood
/ Cumberland %, Atlanta n. Naldosta "a
| The selection was then made unanimous.
Sheriff J. W. Nelms OF Fulton. sheriff
T.. NJ. orr of Forsyth. chief Wiley WIFE
] iams of Columbus. Marshal John Power
| ana Clerk carr OF Savannah were np-
| pointed a committee on constitution and
I bylaws 10 report this morning
sheriff Bowles OF Muscogee. chief WIN.
/ Jams of Columbus and Clerk =. J. Powell
| of DOGGY were appointed "a committee 10
/ prepare resolution or thanks 20 Mr..
/ Charlton for his eloquent address.
The convention adjourned TO meet AZ a
o'clock this morning.
/ The following clerks and sherins answer.
| ga Co their names as roll call.
I Bihh County-G. $. Wcstcott, sheriff. Leo
/ 1ierriugton. deputy sheriff
/ Butts County-I. NJ. McMlchael. clerk. I
| O. Benuchump. sheriff
Chatham Couuty-shcrim John r. Roman.
/ CLERK j Is. T. Carr. Chief of Police Frank
fContinusa ,,,, frhtra is,.-..