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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
BATTLE TO CONTROL A BANK.
FLEMING AND THOMAS SCOOP TIRE
COMMERCIAL OF AUGUSTA.

The Firm of Fleming, Thomas & Co.
Going. out of Business and the Bus
mess of Their Bank TO Be Trans
ferred to the COmmercial-lir.
Fleming Succeeds MIR. Burum as
President OF the Commercial by
the New Deal.
Augusta Ga. June "A contest at the
annual meeting Of the stockholders of the
Commercial Bank to-day resulted in the
election of a new board of directors, who,
at their first meeting will elect as prest-
dent of the Commercial Bank Frank z
Fleming of the private banking house of
Fleming. Thomas & Co. and the latter
firm will retire from business. President
Burum of the Commercial Bank fought
the deal, and a spirited fight has been
going on for the control Of the stock for,
the past few weeks. But when the show
down came to-day Messrs. Fleming &
Thomas won with a majority of 213 shares
Landon Thomas, who is a wealthy young
citizen of Augusta, decided to retire from
active business and wind up the banking
firm of Fleming, Thomas & Co., of which
he was the senior member and the capt.
talist. Fleming & Thomas submitted a
proposition to the directors of the Com
mercial Bank that if they would elect
Frank E. Fleming president of the Com
mercial Bank. they would turn over 10 ths'
Commercial Bank the entire business of
the banking house of Fleming, Thomas &
Co. as far as they could control it.
2Some of the board favored the PROPOSE
don, but it was opposed by President Blu
rum and some of his friends on the board.
Those who were friendly to the PROPOSE
ton, aided by Messrs. Fleming and
Thomas. set about carrying through the
deal, while President Burum and his
friends fought it. For several weeks both
sides have worked for the control of the
stock. At to-day's annual meeting the
following new board of directors was
elected by the friends of Mr.. Fleming;
John r. Schneider, Charles Estes, j. r.
Lamar, w. J. Craig, T. W. Alexander,
James D. Dawson, Thomas Barrett, Jr4y.
F. B. Pope. Asbury Hull, P. II. Rice, r.
o. Lombard and F. e. Fleming.
At the first meeting of the new board,
which under the rules of the bank will be
next Tuesday, Mr.. Fleming will be elected
president of the Commercial bank, and
the banking house of Fleming Thomas &
Co will pass out of existence. AS both
banks ar efully equipped with a clerical
force, and only one set can survive under
the new regime, there is a lively fiutter
among the clerks and their friends, and
there will be a hard fight for survival.
The defeat OF President Burum was not
from any lack of confidence in his man
agement, but Mr.. Fleming was elected be-
cause he also is a competent bank man
and can bring with him to the Commercial
bank the large business of Fleming,
Thomas e. 90
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
RATES on FERTILIZERS.
Commissioner Fort Files a Dissent
ing Opinion.


Atlanta. Ga, June Reconnaissance Fort
to-day filed a dissenting opinion in the
case Of the Baldwin Fertilizer Company
whose petition asking the application Of
rule % to fertilizer shipments was denied
by the state railroad commission on May
y. He thinks the contention Of the rail-
roads as 10 loss in revenue has not been
justified and that the full reduction origi-
nally made was just and reasonable The
commission had reduced the freight rates
on fertilizers % per cent, and the rail-
roads asked the suspension of Rule 30
which takes 10 per cent of the rates for
shipments passing over two or more lines
This was granted and half the reduction
was thereby eliminated from all joint
rates.
Then came the fertilizer company asking
a restoration Of Rule so. giving the full
reduction originally granted. on this point
Capt d. G. Purse of the Savannah freight
bureau, made an elaborate argument on
May 49, but the petition was refused
Commissioners Trammell and Crenshaw
sitting at the time. Judge Fort did not
hear the argument of Capt Purse, but dis
sents from the opinion OF the commission
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
BLAL0CK AND THE CASH BOOK.
his INVESTIG ALTON TO BEGIN on
MONDAY NEXT.

The Committee Expects TO Bring 10
Light Every Fact in Connection
With the Expenditure OF the
Stnfe's ApprOpriations-NO Charge
Made Against Any of the EmpIoH -
of the state. But the Investigation
10 BE Made in order That the Leg
fsIature May BE Thoroughly In
formed About the state's Expense
Account.
Atlanta. Ga. June 2.-The Investigation
OF the various departments ana institu-
tons Of the state. as provided for in the
resolutions of Mr. Blalock of Fayette
county, passed by the last House, viii be
commenced next Monday.
Mr.. Blalock. chairman Of the commit
tee. was in Atlanta to-day. and in speak
ing of The objects TO he attained by the
work Of his committee. said: when
came to the legislature from a country
county I did not know how to vote APP
preparations After five years experience
] did not know how TO vote, and I do not
ike to spend the peoples money without
knowing that every dollar is well spent.
There is a general desire among the peo-
pie for the same knowledge. especially as
taxes are increasing. If the investigation
shows that the money is well spent, the
knowledge OF that fact viii produce a bet
ter feeling. If there is too much money
spent in any department or institution
the state Will be in a position to save that
much.
81 am not after anybody or any insti-
tuition. but I think an investigation of this
kind every TWO years or so would do good.
When people are expecting company they
sweep the floor.
my idea is that the state should re-
ceive from those on its pay the same ser
vice both in amount and efficiency, that
a well managed private corporation or
firm would receive. The state should re-
auire this. but should not ask more. /
have no doubt that there are men IN the
pay of the state who fully earn their sal
aries. there may be others who do not
work very hard. If any one was work
ing for less than he thought he was
worth l think he would look for another
place
My idea as to the method Of the in
vestigation is that we will take each de-
partment, take up the appropriation made
for It and trace the expenditure of the
money, item by item, examining vouchers,
and checking up the accounts We want
10 see not only what the money was
spent for but how IL was spent. If we
find that money can he saved In any de-
partment we shall point out the way to
do It,. and if on the contrary, we ind
any money department or institution is
hampered or seriously crippled by an in
sufficient appropriation, we will say so.
From the state departments we shah
go to the state institutions, the lunatic
asylum, the academy for the blind, the
Georgia School for the Deaf the state
university, the experiment station. the
Georgia Normal and Industrial School, the
Georgia Institute of Technology and pos
eibly to the branch college at Dahonega."
The investigating committee is compOs-
ed OF Mr. Blalock, ex-Gov. J. S. Boynton
of Griffin, Hon. John .. Little of Column
bus chairman Of the House finance COM
mittee; Hon. T. NJ. Swift of Elberton and
lion. S. Z. Berry of Whitfield.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
NEW TRIAL FOR TOM ALLEN.
Writ of Supersedas Granted by
Judge Reese.

Judge Reese.
Macon, Ga, June 2.-Tom Allen will not
hang. An extraordinary motion for a
new trial was submitted yesterday to
Judge Reese al Sparta, who to-day grant
ed a writ of supersedas. fixing June u
for hearing the argument of counsel on
the motion. ,..
If the superior court refuses a new trial.
Aliens counsel will carry the case TO the
supreme court. Col. Preston is confident
of securing the trial and having the case
reopened. He says he has positive evil
dence of incompetency of three jurors
who had expressed a desire to serve on
the jury, so they could hang Allen.
Meantime Gov. Atkinson will keep the
application for communication of sentence
under consideration and it is possible that
Allen may escape the moose. Col. Pres
ton told Allen this afternoon to have hope
The condemned man was greatly cheered
by the information and expresses strone
hopes that he will yet escape the gallows.
Allen has never professed religion, hu,
has announced that he was prepared to
die. He has weakened considerably of
late however. and predictions have been
made that he would break down at the
final moment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
COURT MARITAL FoR WATTS.
DIR. Woodrow Indignant at the Ac-
ton of the Militia.

DIR. Woodrow Indignant at the Ac-
ton of the Militia.
Columbia, S. c.. June "A court martial
of Adjutant and Inspector General Watts
of this state will probably be Immediately
demanded.
When the venerable DR.. James Wood
row, D. D., IL. D., president of the South
Carolina College, concluded an address TO
the students this morning, after prayers,
the students and professors rose to their
feet and gave three cheers. The doctor
had been absent from the city. This
morning was the first opportunity he had
of expressing himself on the riot between
the students, militia and policemen on
the college green last week He declared
the militia and police We're trespassers,
and that the troops had never been given
permission TO cross the base ball field.
They had been especially warned not to
do so. The right of the college must and
shall be respected. Pistols had been
drawn on students and the acting presi-
dent, a professor. had been dubbed, a
Students skull crushed and the response
bility must be placed. when l gave per
mission to the militia to go upon any part
-ef the ground, said DR.. Woodrow, Il
was under the impression that their Off
GERS were gentlemen"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
MERGERS COMMENCEMENT.
Diplomas Given TO Fifteen Graduates
by the UnIversity.

Diplomas Given 10 Fifteen Graduates
by the University.
Macon, Ca. June 2.-Graduating exer-
cises were held at Mercer chapel This
morning Diplomas were given class
of fifteen. Ex-Gov. Hubbard of Texas
awarded the medals to the successful
speakers. Judge Speer addressed the law
class, complimenting the young men upon
their high standard in knowledge of the
law. He delivered the diplomas in a very
eloquent and characteristic speech.
A. moot court law class was held to-
night. Judge Emory Speer presiding. The
arguments of the young lawyers were ex-
ceptionally good and were commended by
the judge, who decided the case on trial
The consensus of opinion is that the
present commencement exercises of Mer-
Ger are the most eventful in the history
of the institution. The triennal reunion
of the alumni brought many distinguished
statesmen together and the speeches at
the banquet were gems of oratory. The
faculty and trustees expect increased pat
ronage next term.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
FUNERAL INVITATIONS:

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CLARKE.-The relatives and friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Clarke and of Mrs
Catherine Clarke and family are requested
to attend the funeral of the former from
his late residence. SOS York street, east,
at 10 o'clock this morning.
MARSHALL.-The friends ana acquaint-
ance of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Marshall and
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. b. Lightfoot are invi-
ted to attend the funeral of Jimmie, son
of the former, from the house, 424 Lib
erty street. east. this Thursday morn
ing June 3, al O'clock. Interment al Lau-
rel Grove cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
TAX DODGERS OF FULTON.
The County Commissioners After the
Corporations.

Atlanta, Ga, June 2.-The board OF
County commissioners have revived their
fight against the gas company and other
big corporations which they claim dodge
the tax gatherer. The fight was begun a
year ago, but was allowed to lag. At least
nothing appears to have come of il,
though the commissioners declare that the
county has been losing thousands of dol
lars by the failure of these corporations,
which include insurance companies and
banking concerns, to give in all their prop
erty for taxation. To-day the commission
took up the case again and passed a reso-
luton instructing the finance committee
and county attorney TO begin legal pro-
ceedings against all the delinquent con-
Germs. One of the points OF the commits
EiOners IS that the corporation do not
give in their notes and accounts. The gas
company. which appears to be especially
aimed at, it is alleged, has a bonded in
debtedness of 100000 and only returns
$4,000 worth of property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
SUICIDE OF MIR. OLIVE.
Mental Alteration the Cause of the
Rash Act.

that Hon. Joel T. Olive. who committed
suicide at st. George, Utah. Monday had
been removed by the Secretary of the
Interior, proves to have been erroneous.
Mr. Olive, at the earnest request of his
wife, had resigned his position some time
since. The resignation was to take eff
feet June l. His family are well salts
he'd that mental alteration was the cause
of his rash act. For several weeks past
he has been quite Ill. and the letters he
wrote home to his wife contained many
disconnected sentences and rambling
ideas so much so that his wife feared
that he was losing his mind. The remains
of Mr.. Olive will not be brought to Geor-
gia for interment for several weeks vet
as St. George is nearly 200 miles from a
railroad station
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
nnIlmnn ncnt. NnInnsln.

Qutman. Ga. June 2-Thrce hundred
wildly enthusiastic spectators saw Quit
man hammer the life out OF Naldosta
in hot game OF base bail at base BAH
park this afternoon. The score stood g
40 5tn Quiiman's favor. Quitman not play
INK De- half Of the ninth inning. Naldosta
failed 10 score after the first inning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CHANGE OF FIRM NAME.


Savannah. Ca, June /. 1S97.-we have
this day, by mutual agreement. changed
our firm name from James McGrath &
Co to McGrath & Ransford.
The same parties composing the old
firm Games McGrath and Henry L. Rams
ford are solely interested now. and the
business will be conducted exactly as
heretofore, with no change whatsoever.
except in name. Respectfully,
JAMES McGRATH.
HENRY L. RANsFoRD.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
ULMAN FIGHTS A DRAW.
He and Frank Kcrwin Have a Ten
Round Go at Macon.

He and Frank Kervvin Have a Ten
Round Go at Macon.
Macon, Ga, June 2.-Joe Ulman and
Frank Kerwin, light weights, met in a ten
round contest in the Teutonia Club arena
tonight, and the fight ended in a draw
A large crowd was present, and the bets
were generally even on the result. Both
men were in the pink of condition, and
did excellent work. but neither could strike
a decisive blow. Kerwin went down in the
sixth round, but recovered, just as nine
was counted, came up fresh as a daisy and
held his own to the end of the tenth round.
No blood was shed, though heavy blows
were death.
Manager Carney is trying to arrange a
fight between Kerwin and Player, and
wants to place bets that Player cannot
stand before Kerwin six rounds There
is much interest felt here in fistic con-
tests, and the city council may be asked to
Interfere and stop contests of this charac-
ter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
SHOT HIS DAUGHTERS BETRAYER.
A Negro of Quitman Follows the Ex-
ample Set Him by White Folks.

Quitman, Ga, June 2.-Scott Inman shot
and fatally wounded Sam Giddins, another
negro, here to-day. Inman is a prominent
negro with his race and charged Giddins
Giddins is also popular with the negroes
here, being the cornetst in the Qutman
colored band. The two met In the road
this mornig on Screven street, about
half mile from the court house and en-
gagged in a war of words. Finally Inman
drew his pistol and shot at Giddins five
times, one ball taking effect in his throat
and passing into his head. DR.. Gulden,
the attending physician, says Giddins will
join the choir invisible before morning. 1t
seems Inman was initiating the white
folks and this will make a new question
for a Brooks county jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
PHOSPHATE SHIPMENTS.

From the Port of Punta GordO Dur
ing the Month of May.
Punta Gorda, Fla, June 2.-During
the month of May shipments of phosphate
rock from this port amounted to 10. 252
tons, of which 2,61S tons were shipped do
nestle and 1854 tons foreign. These ship
ments bring the total for 1897 up to 45, O65
TINS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
EUGENE Hill on TRIAL.
He Is Accused of Starting the Pitts
burg Fires.

Atlanta, Ca. June 2.-Eugene Hill, the
negro, who is accused of burning a dozen
OF more dwelling houses in the suburb
known as Pittsburg. was placed on trial
for arson in Fulton superior court to-day
Hfrs case is one of many interesting
points. His arrest was the first of the
many troubles which have engulfed Harry
a. Cassin. the eX-cashier of the Georgia
Loan. Savings and Banking Company,
who now stands indicted for embezzle-
ment Hin was in his employ and IL was
insinuated that the negro had set the torch
10 the houses az the direction OF Cassin,
who owned the houses and controlled
them. and wanted 20 collect the insurance
upon them. Cassin went on Hnl's bond
when he was arrested and was preparing
20 stand by him 20 the last, when he got
$50 deep water himself.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
CRACKED By THE EARTHQUAKE.
Wall of an Atlanta Building Ordered
Torn Down.

Atlanta, Ca. June 2.-The earthquake
shock felt here the other night caused the
front wall OF a three-story building on
Whitehall street to crack SO badly that IL
was condemned by the city building in
spector to-day and the owner. W. a. Rus
SELL was ordered to have It torn away at
once. The building. which Is one of the
oldest IN the city, having been built be-
fore the war, was occupied by G. II. Simon
"A dealer i'm notions. ana Mary Ryan, a
milliner. Both these places were closed
to-day, and no one was allowed TO 90
near the place, for fear the wall would
fail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
KILLS HIS MISTRESS.

bloody Deed by Jealous Negro at
Atlanta.
Atlanta, Ca, June 2.-Tom Cyrus, a
young negro, went to the house Of Annie
johnson, his mistress. at an early hour
this morning and found another man. He
became enraged with jealousy and pulling
a pistol fired three bullets into her. one
through each lung and the third in the
abdomen. After the shooting Cyrus went
went 20 the police station and sur
rendered, saying that he wanted to teach
the woman a lesson. The woman was TAX
en- TO the hospital where she died at 10
o'clock tonight and Cyrus Will now have
to be tried for murder with the chances
very strong that he will die on the gal
lows.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
WARSAW ISLAND.

Steamer Alpha on SUNDAYS Tne.s...-
Thursdays from wharf foot of Wbitsto.
street. at o'clock a. M; from Thunder
bolt at 1880 a. m. Afternoon trim q,
Sundays from Thunderbolt at O'Clock n
m. Fare. including Broughton, Habar.
sham streets and outside car service Tex.
cept Sundays, s5c. Sundays 45c Excpr.
sion charters can be made on very reas.
enable terms.
JNo. F. ROBERTSON, Phone s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03

Amorieus. Ca, juno Prize aghting In
Americas has received il death blow. Ar.
ter the glove contest between O'Kcefo ana
Norton last night Chief of Police Wheel
ar Informed the crowd chat this would be-
the last match permitted In Americus.
The sport b considered domorallzing 10
the youth Of the city ana Will not Doe again
nfIauu4H
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
WHY DE TROUBLED WITH your
CARPETS

When the DISTRICT MESSENGER AND
DELIVERY COMPANY viii relieve Won
OF all care by taking them np. cleaning.
disinfecting. and storing them for the
summer and relaying them az a very mod.
crate coat2 They move. store. and insure
household goods OF all kinds Corner Con-
Rress and Montgomery streets. Phone 2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
LIVE OAK LODGE NO. 3, 1. o. o. F.

Savannah, Ga, June 3, 1s97.-The regu-
lar semi-annual election for officers of
Live Oak Lodge No. g. 1. o. o. F., will be
held at the lodge room tomorrow (Fri-
day. night, June 4, at $50 O'Clock. All
members are urgently requested to at
tend. Other important business will be
transacted. B. FREEMAN. N q
LEANDER BUTLER, Secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
GORDON LITERARY SOCIETY.
Interesting commencement Exer-
eises at Gordon Institute.

eises at Gordon institute.
Folkston. Ca, June 2.-The commence
ment exercises OF the Gordon Literary So
ciety in the Folkston graded school were
held here this afternoon with a very in
teresting programme The question: Re
solved that the additions OF slavery has
proven a blessing TO the south" was ably
discussed by j. V. Gowan and j. G. Allen
the judges being unable to render a de-
clsion..
G. G. Lang delivered an able address on
Georgia's place IN history.
Judge J. S. Williams delivered the com.
mencCmcnt Grafton.
The young ladies' OF the society deliv-
cred very good essaYs and declamatlons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03

Brunswick. Ga, June at Is given out
as authoritative. that council has decided
90 elect Judge u. j. Dillon mayor to-mor-
row night II this should prove correct Il
81 hardly probable that he would accept
owing to the demands on his time by prl-
Nnto hn.innaN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
oLowER's BoDi RECOVERED.
The Corpse brought TO the Surface
by Exploding Dynamite.

Atlanta, Ca. June 2.-The body Of Mar
shall Clover. the young man who was
drowned az Tallulah Falls last week, was
recovered this morning and brought to
Atlanta tonight boy his father, who has
been at Tallulsh searching for II since
the DAY of the accident. il was thought
that the corpse would rise 20 the surface
on The third day. but 10 did not ana dyna-
mite was used 10 was FIRST seen yester-
day afternoon. but when II came 20 the
surface the graphing hooks OF the search
ing party proved TOO weak 90 hold il, and
o. was swept over thc falls again.
This mornine the body was brought M
ngain by the use Of dynamite and finally
secured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
!. j. OeIcsby nrcnI.. DOC Loo.

Quitman. Ga, June Al j. Ogleshy.
brother Of J. W. OglosbV president OF the
South Georgia railroad broke his leg be-
tween the ankle and The knee yesterday
at Barney station on the South Gcorgia
railroad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO BUTCHERS AND BAKERS.

Bids are solicited for supplying Bethesda
Orphan House with beef and bread for
one year from July l. 1897, namely:
SO pounds beef times a week
30 lib. loaves of bread every dav.
Above supplies to be delivered at Sec
ond avenue railroad depot. Bids must be
sent to me by or before June Is.
J. H. ESTILL
President Union Society.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
WE MAKE LOANS ON
LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES.

II you have a policy in the New York
Life Equitable Life or Mutual Life and
would like to secure a loan. write us. giving
number of your policy, and we will be
pleased 20 quote rates. Address The
Englsh-Ameriean Loan and Trust Co,
No. u Equitable Building. Atlanta. Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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HOTEL TYBEE
NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON.

This popular hotel is now ready TO re-
ceive guests.
1t has been thoroughly renovated and
equipped with an electric plant.
Parties wishing rooms for the season
would do well to apply soon as possible,
as there are only a few left.
Guests stopping at Hotel Tybee and WIS.,
iting Savannah can get their meals at Pu-
laski house without any extra charge.
Respectfully,
CHAs. f. GRAHAM, Prop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03
NEW YORK DENTAL PARLoRs.
1O7 Broughton street. Meat.

Gold Filings. q 90 and up.
Silver Filings ~ 90 and up.
A Good Set OF Teeth $500 and up.
Teeth extracted without pain soc.
DR. JOHN n. COLLINS, Manager.