The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
LAW GUARDIANS AT TYBEE.
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costs coming to himself and his brother
officers
Marshal Lentz called attention to the
fact that there is no law to prevent carry
ing OF brass knucks, hllies black jacks,
and razors. Under the law these imple-
ments are not classed as concealed weap-
ons. He asked that some action be taken
on the matter.
Chief McDermott Endorsed what Marshal
Lentz had said. The matter was referred
to the committee on concealed weapons
appointed at the last meeting.
Chief Williams called the attention of
the convention to another important mat
ter. THE penalty for burglary in this
state is l believe" he said, from one
TO twenty years. The law should be so
amended that when a burglar is caught in
a house with a deadly weapon upon him
the punishment should be death or at least
imprisonment for life. The burglar who
goes armed into a store or residence goes
there in readiness to commit murder If
he is interfered with. The law should
recognize this fact and whenever a bur-
glar is caught at his work with a weapon
upon him he should receive the heaviest
penalty which can be imposed under the
law"
Chief Williams view was generally in
dorsed and he was requested to submit
it to the committee on legislation for the
purpose of bringing it TO the attention of
the legislature at its next session.
Inc insurance feature was discussed a
some length at intervals during the ses,
sion. President Holder is a strong qdVo-
cate OF the insurance feature and the re-
suit was that the majority of the MEM
berS entered into 1t. 1t is unique of it's
kind, the only conditions being that upon
the death of member, while in office,
each member who has signihed his ac-
ceptance of the insurance feature, is in
honor bound to send to the widow. or
executor or administrator of the deceas-
ed, So.
The majority of those present subscrib-
ed to the feature. Sheriffs, clerks chiefs
of police and marshals generally through
out the state will be given an opportunity
to become members.
a resolution of thanks to the local Off
GERS and the people of Savannah and
Chatham county, for the generous kind
ness bestowed upon u.s. not only as body
but as individuals, and that we feel truly
gratihed for the hospitable manner in
which we have been treated" was adopt
ed. Special mention was made in the res
olutions of Hon. Walter S. Charlton and
Mayor p. w. Meldrim for their eloquent
addresses, the chaplain, Rev. Richard
Webb to Judge Falligant for vacating the
superior court room for the use of the
convention, the mayor and aldermen
Sheriff Roman, Chief McDermott and Clerk
Carr, and their assistants, who spared no
pains or expense, and who labored so
faithfully to make our stay enjoyable and
our meeting successful from a social as
well as a business standpoint the Savan-
nah Brewing Company, the officers of the
steamer John Rourke for the delightful
excursion to the sea- to the Savannah
Morning News and the Evening Press for
interesting reports of the convention; to
Proprietor Graham OF the Pulaski and his
clerks, land to the people generally for
many acts of courtesy extended. Our
stay in the City by the Sea has been en-
joyed hugely, and Savannah and her peo-
pie will always be pleasantly remembered
by each and every one of US"
The convention adjourned at 1890
O'Clock, and at 2:30 the majority of the
members took the train for Tybee. where
they disported themselves in the surf and
enjoyed the breeze until the banquet
Thebanquet at the South End was an en-
joyabe wind-up Of the convention.