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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
A FIREMAN IN UNIFORM.
Caused a Brief Excitement During
Miss Cayvan's Performances.

Caused a Brief Excitement During
Miss Cayvan's Performance.
Miss Georgia Cayvan was seen here
last night for the first time in sew
eral years. Since her last appearance in
Savannah she has blossomed out into a
star and has made a reputation.
The story and scenes of her play,
but the are pretty The story is
briefly this: Catherine Thorpe owns
farm, which. however, is heavily
burdened with debt and the struggle to
make living out of it proves an arduous
one, but she is a practical woman and
applies herself to the task undismayed.
Such woman, when she loves, must do
so with her whole being, and she places
her affections upon the stepson of an old
and wealthy though misery, neighbor.
The young man, George Heathcote how
ever, thinks only Of GATHERINGS younger
sister, Hetty, while Catherine Is sincerely
loved by her farm overseer. These are
the threads that lead to the most inter-
esting complications. The story is told
with simplicity and directness, the situa-
tons rising naturally and being plausible
and loving.
Miss Cayvan's part gives her an oppor-
tunity to display her talents, which she
did In way that pleased the
audience. Her acting was natural, and
the emotional parts were well portrayed.
The supporting company was well bal
anced. Mr.. Orrin Johnson, as GeoEge
Heathcote, was good, and shared the
honors with the star. Mr.. George Wood
ward, as CATER Kingsley, the miser had
thorough conception of the character,
and his portrayal was good enough TO
make the audience thoroughly hate him.
Miss Cayvan will appear at matinee
to-day in Squire Kate and tonight in
Mary Pennington, Spinster.
Near the conclusion of the final act
there was monetary furry in the au-
dience caused by the smell of smoke and
the activity of a fireman in uniform and
cap in the right aisle near the orchestra.
The smoke came from the smouldering Of
a scrap of cloth covering an electric light
in the CRATE in the scenic kitchen. The
cloth was merely scorched. There was
no fame. But the fireman emerged from
the sub-stage door in the orchestra pit
and hustled about the aisle as If he were
on urgent business. The consequence,
very naturally, was a spirit of uneasiness
in the audience. A good many persons
left their seats and moved towards the
door. The excitement was only momen-
tary, however, and the play concluded
tremendously. 1t we'll enough to bear
in mind that the theater is equipped
with fire safety apparatus and electric
connections with fire headquarters. 1t
would be almost impossible for harm to
come to an audience from fire in the
building. The only danger is in a possible
rush and crush to get out In orderly
procession a packed house can be empted
in about three minutes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
MAY ENFORCE A PERSONAL TAX.
The Law Attracting Attention
Among the Aldermen.

The matter of a street tax. the act pro-
viding for which was called attention to
by the Morning News, is attracting some
attention among the aldermen, and the
matter may be discussed in council later.
Alderman Charlton, when spoken TO
about the matter, referred TO section 652
of the code, which constitutes the justices
OF the peace road commissioners under
certain circumstances. The act provides
that when the main streets Of an incor-
porated town or city continue in a state
of neglect for three months, the justices
OF the peace therein are. by virtue of their
Office, road commissioners and shall APP
point overseers, apportion the hands that
would be liable to road duty throughout
the town, have the streets worked on as
though they were public roads, and must,
in every other respect, perform the duties
OF road commissioners, and for neglect OF
any other duty or violation of the road
laws, are liable to fine as such commits
sioners.
This is a queer sort of statute, but an
effort to enforce 1t was made in Savan-
nah not many years ago. Railroad street
was then, as now, in disreputable con-
dition. Mr.. Gugie Bourquin, after max
ing unsuccessful efforts to have the city
improve the street, looked up the law on
the subject and then called upon Justice
Warning Russell. Jr., to issue summons to
all persons in the city liable to road duty,
to appear on a certain day for the pur-
pose of working upon this street Justice
Russell sought legal advice, and was in
formed that the best course for him to
pursue was to obey the law to the letter
and issue the summons The summons
We're issued, and a few persons responded,
but the number was not sufficient for any
practical work. and nothing was accom-
plished.
Alderman Charlton said that while he
has not given the matter consideration,
If the city could collect $4,000 TO $4,000
year for street tax the problem of paw
ing the streets would be greatly simpli-
fed as the act requires that the money SO
collected shall be applied upon the streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
TO ARGUE THE CASE TO-DAY.
EatOnton BOndhOlders Against the
Middle GeorgIn and Atlantic.

The suit of LII. Guilmartin and other
bondholders of the Eatonton Branch rail-
road, running from Milledgeville TO Eaton
ton. against the Middle Georgia and At
lantic Railroad Company and the Central
Railroad Company of Georgia will come
up for argument before Judge Robert Fall
Hgant in the superior court this morning,
with Mr.. Charles n. West representing
the Eatonton bondholders, Garrard, Mel
drim & Newman the Middle Georgia and
Atlantic and Lawton & Cunningham the
Central.
This promises 10 be one of the most In
teresting railroad suits that has ever Deen
tried In Georgia. The Middle Georgia and
Atlantic railroad was surety on the bonds
Of the Eatonton Branch road. and It's
property was pledged as security for
them. The Middle Georgia and Atlantic
sold out to the Central of Georgia Rail-
way Company, thereby disposing Of the
security back of the Eatonton bonds, and
the Central. II is stated, does not agree
to put its Endorsement upon them, leav-
ing the Eatonton bondholders without the
security which they formerly had, so they
allege.
According to the agreement the Cen
trail of Georgia was to retain $i6S 900 OF
the bonds TO be paid as purchase money
for the Middle Georgia and Atlantic for
the purpose of retiring the Eatonton
bonds. The fight narrows down to one
between the EatontoR bondholders and
the Middle Georgia and Atlantic Com
pany, the plaintiffs asking that Judge
Falligant order all the bonds paid as
purchase money for the Middle Georgia
and Atlantic by the Central to be held in
trust by a legally appointed trustee as a
substituted security for the payment of
the Eatonton bonds. The Eatonton bonds
are pave Bile in gold, while those to be is
sued by the Central are payable in cur
rency, and the Eatonton bondholders are
not exactly inclined TO accept them in
exchange.
The Middle Georgia and Atlantic claims
it's property was never any security to
the Eatonton bondholders on account of
the fact that 1t was bonded for s742, 900,
which was double the amount that 1t
would bring at a sale, and that the Ea-
tonton hondholders knew this at the time
the trade with them was made. There
are several other interesting features in
the answers, and with the two contending
elements, the case promises to present
many complicated features.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
ANIMALS UNKNowN TO THE JURY.
The Duttimer Jury Routed From It's
Room by a Midnight Attack.

Inc Dutt10er Jury HOuteu hEOh az
Room by a Midnight Attack.
The jury in the Buttimer case, when dis
charged by Judge Falligant shortly after
l o'clock yesterday, took occasion to put
in a word in behalf of future jurors who
may be unfortunate enough to be kept out
all night. The Jurors, as is shown from
quite humorous and almost pathetic doc
ument left with the court, did not fare as
well, during their night Of confinement.
as they would like to have done. This Is
the communicate which was handed the
court by the foreman:
Savannah, Ga, March r. 1897-Hon.
Robert Falligant, Judge Superior Court,
E. j. c.: Strive respectfully ask your
attention to the condition of the room as
signed us last evening.
The cots are broken and torn, and in
tested by some strange animals to us here
tofore unknown, whose most prominent
characteristic is their persistent animos-
ity TO the human race, and who did, with
force and arms, and contrary to the peace
and good order and dignity of this body,
attack with force and arms this body and
compel them to beat hasty retreat to the
hallway, where we remained until day
night, which enabled us to resume our de-
liberations.
In behalf Of our suffering successors we
prayerfully ask your attention to the needs
of this room. Respectfully submitted,
The Jury in the Buttimer case.
The matter of the condition of the jury
rooms, the cots and the bugs which infest
them has been brought to the attention
of the county commissioners, though not
officially. but that body has not as yet TAX
en- any action in the matter. Under these
circumstances, however, there is little
doubt that the bad condition of the jury
rooms and their contents will be brought
to the attention of the new board with the
request that something be done at once.
Juries are frequently out all night, espe-
cially while the work of the criminal court
is in progress, and the jurors think they
are emitted to a little bit better accommo-
dations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
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Observation-Disclosures.

Are the months In which to give especial
attention to the condition of your physi-
cal health. If you pass safely through
these months and find yourself strong and
vigorous, or the arrival Of warmer
weather, you may reasonably expect that
YOU will be well in summer. Now is the
time to take Hoods Sarsaparllla, because
now il the time when the blood must be
purified, enriched and vitAlized, and be-
cause Hoods sarsaparilla Is the only true
blood purifier prominently In the public
eye to-day. Hoods Sarsaparilla has power
TO make you healthy and guard your sys-
tenn against disease-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
DANISH BARK LIBELLED.
The sophia VIII Have TO Give a
81. 800 Bond Before She Can Sail.

The sophia Will Have to Give a
$1,000 Bond Before She Can Sail.
A libel suit against the Danish bark So
phia was flied in the United States court
Yesterday, and the vessel was placed un-
der arrest by Deputy Marshal Wilson.
The suit was filed by Messrs Kenan and
Hartridge and C. L. Livingston, represent
ing Henry Beste, agent for Hanschall &
Co, Of New York. 1t is alleged I'm the libel
that Hans r. Petersen Is the master and
owner of the bark, and that when he was
recently at Barbados bound for Darien,
Ga. he secured loan of $641.SS from
Hanschall & Cos. agent to pay the ex-
penses of the vessel prior to making his
voyage. For security he executed a bill
of exchange payable after his arrival in
the United States. Since arriving here, It
is stated, he has refused to pay the amount
claimed, hence the libel suit.
Capt. Petersen was getting ready to
sail but under the suit he will have to
give bond for about $500 before he can
CO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
AT LAW OVER WOOD SPLITTING.
An Entire Family Arrested for As
snuIt and Battery.

An entire family appeared before JUS
tice Wickham yesterday morning on war
rants for assault and battery. The
charges were made by Mrs. L. A. McMil-
Ian, who claimed that a family of four
had assaulted her. Those arrested were
Jim Mikell, his wife, Susan, and their
daughters, Ellen and Maggie.
The row started over the splitting of
some kindling wood. All the parties live
in flats at ST. Julian and West Broad
streets, and there has been dispute for
some time as to the relative rights of the
occupants of the flats in the matter of
splitting wood. Those on one floor claim
that their nelghbors infringe on their
rights and litter up their premises and
pleasant relations have consequently been
unknown for some time.
When the wood splitting began early
yesterday morning general mi@-up re-
suited, and all the interested parties are
claiming that their neighbors set upon
them FIRST Counter warrants were sworn
out on similar charges in Justice Nath-
ans court. A general investigation of the
cases will be held to-day in both courts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
Mr.. BEckWlTH A CANDIDATE.
WANTS TO BE APPOINTED COLLEC-
TOR By M'KINLEY.

He Does Not Say So, But II Looks as
If He Would BE in the Racc--ue
snys the Few Efforts Made In His
Behalf Have Been Made by Certain
Leading Gold Democrats Who Are
His FRIENDSHIP Also Has Some Re
publican Friends-His Term Does
Not Expire Until January.
The announcement came from Wash
ington yesterday that Collector of Gus
toms J. F. B. Beckwith, appointed by
President Cleveland, would be a candi-
date for the appointment at the hands Of
President Mckinley.
TIE announcement was undoubtedly quite
surprise to Mr.. Beckwith's friends, as
well as to Mr.. Beckwith himself, who
had very little to say on the subject when
asked about it. In reply to a question
as to whether he had made an applica-
ton, he said:
What few efforts have been made in
my behalf have been made by certain
leading gold democrats of Savannah, and
in the east and west, who are my friends.
1 also have a number of republican
friends who are interested in me-"
This is as definite a statement as Mr..
Beckwith would make upon the subject,
but there is strong probability that he
will be a candidate for the appointment.
His friends take the position that the gold
democrats who aided in the election of
Mckinley, directly and indirectly, are en-
titled to some recognition, and he was one
of their number They also ask why
should not the spirit of the civil service
reach upward and take in the higher Off
Gals, as well as the lower.
Mr.. Beckwith's friends are calling atten-
tion to the fact that he has taken consid-
cradle interest in the city and it's ad-
vancement since his appointment, espe-
c!ally his securing consular reports from
European countries upon the drainage
question, which reports were published by
the treasury department, of his having Sc
cured the new revenue steamer Tybee here
in place of the old Discov erer, and the fact
that the time ball was put up under his
administration. These and other things
that Mr.. Beckwith has done are pointed to
by his friends, and IL he gets into the race
in earnest, they say they will make a
fight for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
Ex-JUsTIoE KING ACQUITTED.
Jury Said He Was Not Guilty of AS
sauIt with Intent TO Murder.


The case was a peculiar one in many
respects. The defendant and prosecutor
have been sworn enemies for years, and
a recent dispute over a land lease, in
which both were in measure interested,
only still further embittered them. They
met on Jan. q out on the Ogeechee road,
and, according TO the evidence, Smith be-
gan making remarks which were offensive
to King. The ex-justice Of the peace re-
sented them, and it was stated that Smith
struck him. Thereupon King pulled his
pistol and fired a shot
According to the testimony, the bullet
struck Smith in the lip, just under The
nose, but, strange to say. the bullet was
never found. Smith thought it had gone
up in his nostril, but it has never been
traced even to that resting place. There
was no evidence going to show that
King In any way began the dispute, and
on the contrary, 1t appeared that Smith
had made threats against him on several
occasions. King was defended by MIR. J. G.
Seasons and Mr. T. s. Morgan, Jr. The
Jury was out about five minutes when
verdict of not guilty was returned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
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DEAN NEWMAN DEAD.
His Death Occurred From Paralysis.
His Funeral Tomorrow.

AAH OGNAth w. VIM eAA s~AS SASs
His Funeral Tomorrow.
Mr. Dean Newman, one of the best
known travelling men In Georgia. died at
his residence. No. 40 Jones street west,
last night from paralysis. He had been
in i'll health for several years, but had
been confined to his home but few days.
He was taken suddenly I'll Wednesday
and lapsed into Inconsistencies from
which he never rallied His death was
not unexpected.
Mr. Newman was 46 years old. He
leaves widow and three children. For
years he was the travelling representative
Of Llppman Bros. He was an active
It. 2. A. man and was at one time presl-
dent of the state association. He was
also, at one time, connected with the
Specially Company. About a year ago he
retired from business, on account of i'll
health, and has since been at his home
in Savannah. His funeral will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, from
the First Baptist church. and will be at
tended by Calanthe Lodge. Knights Of
Pythias, of which he was a member. The
burial will be in Bonaventure cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
THE HADERsH1Ms ACQUITTED.
Thay Were Tried on IN Charge of Fee
IoniOusIy Marking n Cow.

Thay Were Tried on n Charge of Fee
IOniOusIy Marking n Cow.
Curtis and Dan Habersham were tried
In the superior court yesterday on the
charge OF marking a COW belonging to
Walter Meyler Curtis Habersham is an
old negro of about IS years, and Dan Hab-
ersham Is his son.
The evidence showed clearly that Dan
Habersham had nothing TO do with the
matter and the jury had to pass only
upon Curtis Habershams case. There
was little conflicting evidence as to how
the COW was marked. and 1t was also
shown that Habersham owned several
cows himself There was nothing in the
testimony which showed he had marked
the cow, If he did mark IL, with any
felonlous intent, and the jury very
promptly acquitted him.
Several witnesses testified as to Hab-
ersham's excellent character. and Judge
Falugant called attention TO this in
charging the jury. The prosecution APP
nears 20 have been n very trivial one.
The Habershams were defended by J. II.
Kinckle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
SAVANNAH c. A. RS IN FITZGERALD
W. 5. Hancock Posts Delegation to
the State Encampment.

Savannah is well represented at the
grand army encampment at Fitzgerald
w. 8. Hancock Post No. rs representa-
tives are Past Department Commander
T. F. Gleason, Past Commanders C. H.
Emery and e. ID. Ybanez. Past Senior Vice
Commander S. #. B. Gillespie, Post Com
mander William Pease and Comrades
Isaac Beckett and w. r. Zammert dele
gates.
The Savannah delegation will take an
active part in the encampment proceed
ings. There is usually a warm contest
over the election of department officers
and the election this year is exciting more
than usual interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
ENTERTAINER AT TRINITY.
An Interesting Programme at the
March Social.


The last of the alphabetical divisions of
the ladies of Trinity church, gave an in
teresting entertainment last night at the
Sunday school room.
The programme was attractively opened
by an instrumental duet played by Mrs.
Barield and Mr.. Harding. This was fol-
lowed by the first act of a charming lit
tie three-act dialogue, "A Little Irrepress-
ible." This really creditable piece of work
is by Miss Nellie Connery, and the warm
reception it received from the audience
indicated the estimation in which she is
held as an author. Miss Connery also
took the leading part in her production,
and her ability as a composer was equaHed
by her work on the stage. The cast for
the parts was as follows: Mrs. Parton, a
wealthy widow with two daughters, Miss
Eula Shuptrine; Elizabeth Parton, one
of the daughters Miss Sarah Cabaniss;
Inez Hazlitt, in love with Dicky Bird,
Miss Meta Kemps; Hannah O'Rourke, a
maid servant from the "ouId
sod" Miss Marian Cooper;
Dicky Bird, a much-loved young man,
who does not appear; and Hildred Par
ton, "A Little irresponsible" and the
other daughter, Miss Nellie Connery
All of the parts were acted with a fine
conception, and the young ladies acquit-
ted themselves admirably. Miss Cooper,
as Hannah, the maid, was an especial
favorite with the audience, but her hon
ors were divided with Miss Kemps whose
part, that of a woman scorned, was very
difficult. Miss Cabaniss' voice was sin
gularly clear and distinct and her part
was well-acted. Miss Shuptrine, as the
mother was appropriately dressed, and
successful with her part.
Interspersed between the acts other
numbers were rendered. Miss Meta Fret
wells instrumental solo was nicely play
ed and she, in common with the rest,
found the appreciation TO which the au-
dience's encoreS testified. Meldrim
Thompson recited and Miss Mil
lie Smith played a solo, as
did Miss Barfield, who rem
dered "Valse Caprice
The entertainment for the month of
April has been placed in the hands of the
young gentlemen of the church. After its
presentation the ladies will alphabetically
resume their arrangement of the enter
talnments. A musical programme of
eight numbers will be rendered in the
Sunday school room next Friday night.
Among the players and singers to take
part are Mrs. Silva, Mrs. Mize and Misses
Baker, Ashley and Beckwith. The enter
tainment will be given for the benefit of
the parsonage fund.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
MAKING A MAP OF THE PARK.
A General Plan of Improvement
Settled Upon.

A map of Forsyth park is being made
at the city engineers office for the park
and tree commission. There has never
been map Of the park, and the commits
sion has felt the lack of 1t in completing
its plan for the improvem ent of the park.
A general plan has been agreed upon, but
the details are lacking Mr.. Carl l.. Brandt.
honorary director of the Telfalr academy,
will aid the committee with such sugges-
tions as may occur to him. Mr.. Brandts
offer Is appreciated by the commissioners.
In renodeling the park all structures will
be removed with the exception of the
small pavilion and tool house on the east
ern side. The commissioners do not con-
slider the other structures necessary or de-
sirable. Grass seed will be sown In all the
open spaces in the hope of securing a
green sward, which would greatly inn
prove the appearance of the park.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13
FratcrnaI Union officers.

Fidelity Lodge OF the Fraternal Union
of America has elected the following off,
GERS:
Fraternal Master-Dr. c. d. Royal.
protector-William Il. Ware.
Justlce-Paul L. Seabroob
rruth-A. T.. Meyer.
Mercy-D. c.. Caywood.
Guide--Jesse Teuton.
Guard-J. A. Young.
Sentinel-John T. Pate, Jr.
Secretary--A. b. Brooks.
Treasurer-W. c. Brewer.
Stewards-Dr. L. l.. Rollins. DR.. II. S.
Kenan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13

Mr.. Edward A. Beals. inspector OF the
weather bureau service. has been in sa-
vannah this week inspecting the Savan-
nah station lie met the representatives
OF the interests most concerned In the work
Of the service, and went thoroughly into
the conduct OF the station. He expressed
himself eminently satisfied with the work
Of Observer Sherier and Assistant Observ-
or Brewer, and was impressed with the
Importance Of a fully equipped service
here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13

The only line of Pullman drawing room
sleeping cars running daily from savan-
nah to Cincinnati without change is via
the II. c. & Z. and Southern railways
in connection with the famous Queen ana
Crescent route. This through service
passes through the mountain region OF
East Tennessee and Western North Caro-
lima, Asheville and the Land OF the
Sky" and the scenery OF the Queen ana
Crescent, than which there is no finer
anywhere.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-13

what with the work of the committee, but
II win probably arrange to devote two
days or nights to the police commission.
The Morning News has good authority
for stating that one and probably both
OF the two commissions remaining to be
investigated, the fire and water commits
sions, win demand that the hearings be
in public. They prefer to be judged by
the public rather than by the committee.