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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS KICK.
Don't Like Being Called Tin sword
and Gold Lace Soldiers.

Don't Like Being Called Tin sword
and Gold Lace Soldiers.
The members Of the Savannah battalion
Of the Uniform Rank, Knights OF Pythias.
are pretty sore over Supreme Chancellor
CosgrOve's Characterization Of them as
tln-swOnd and gold-lace soldiers. His re-
marks az the meeting of the supreme
lodge have been very offensive TO the
Knights here who are in the uniform rank
and they are not slow 10 express their
sentiments strongly II the supreme chan
cel1Or was ever popular with them. he Is
n0t so now
HIS remarks ] believe. were entirely
out of place and uncalled for. said Brig.
Cen Harmon yesterday Gen. Harmon
has taken a great interest in the upbuild-
ing of tine uniform rank in Georgia. and
10 mis- efforts its present thriving eondi-
t5on In this section is largely due. I'VE
DO NOT profess 20 be a military organize
tiUm." said he. ANY more than do The
knights Templar. or the Encampment On
OsB8 Fellowship We DO not propose 10
exchange the sword. which admits Of
pretty drilling for the rife. IS the su-
puem1e chancellor suggests ! have TO
idea that such an innovation WALL ever
be- Attempted
Tine Uniform rank may be sneered II.
within and without the order. as 1in-sNor.l
solIsers1 SAID Gen. Harmon, but il vail
continue 10 progress The drill is bene-
Metal So giving rhe knights an unsisrEtsT,l D.
ing of tactics and they could easily mas
ter the use q the gun. II the country
saw ~ TO call upon them ii has never
been ghe idea Of the government appar-
entity. 20 utillEe such bodies OF men.
though. az I am reliably informed. that
s910 r1emners Of the Uniform rank sVefe
rendered 20 the governments a. the begin
nInE Of the war with Spain. buL not au-
cepred- ID evidently being considered uhat
gne regular fndlscrlrlinaas volunteer zgs-
tenn was the better way. The sword an
swess ala Ihe purposes NE desire. and
think the remarks OF tire supreme ehan-
Ce-LGr VIII have no effect"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
KEPT WATCH ON THE MAILS.
Postmaster Doyle Had Everything
Ready to Move Out.

Postmaster Doyle Had Everything
Ready to Move Out.
There was no confusion over in the post
office building. Postmaster Doyle kept a
close watch on the progress of the fire,
and as soon as the flames began to spread
over the top floor and there was proba-
billty of the building being entirely de-
stroyed he took steps TO secure the safety
of the mail matter.
All the carriers matter was tied up. a
lot of unassorted matter was packed ready
for removal, and instructions were given
to the employees to be ready to move out
on short notice. All the cases with their
letters, and all other postal matter could
have been gotten out inside of five min
utes The registered matter was all locked
up in the safe.
There was no danger at any time that
any letter mail would have been lost as
the exits are ample, and the force on hand
was large enough to ensure a speedy
cleaning out
There was much speculation among tho
crowds on the streets as to what dam
age would have been done the new govern
ment building had the entire Hanley build
ing been destroyed. The immense heat
thus generated il is feared, would have
badly cracked the marble on the Whitaker
street front although it was claimed by
some that If left alone, without water be-
ing thrown on il, the marble could have
sustained the heat without being material
ly affected. There was a general ex-
preston of satisfaction that the fire was
not endangering the handsome building
which Is the pride of every Savannahian.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
THE TALE OF A CAT.
Hicks Porto Ricnn Curiosity Turned
Out "a Pure American Product.

Hicks Porto Ricnn Curiosity Turned
Out "a Pure American Product.
The Morning News printed short item
yesterday about Hicks Porto Rican cat.
and before o'clock the restaurauteur
was besieged by visitors TO see the queer
animal.
Among them was a representative Of
Alderman T. J. Davis. who owned a cat
himself. The description of Mr. Hicks
imported article fitted Alderman
Davis American product ex-
actly. His representative walk
ed into Hicks place. and when in the
neighborhood OF the cats quarters he
whisted. and Mr. Hicks was amazed to
see the awkward animal lope past.
That's our cat" said the visitor.
Cant get it, the restaurant man re-
piled. and he was as good as his word
and kept the cat. Later in the day. how
ever, the animal was returned 10 Alder
man Davis.
4 wouldn't have taken any amount for
the notice in to-day's Morning News" said
Alderman Davis. -as il led 20 the recovery
Of my cat
The cat was taken from his store on the
Bay a short time ago. When he read the
notice Of the Hicks cat he put in his claim
Immediately. The negro from whom Mr..
Hicks got the cat had other Porto Rican
plumber. cigars. cigarettes, ana may be a
kola nut, but Mr.. Hicks invested in moth
ing but the cat He was really proud o.
him That was The smartest cat ] ever
saw he said last night. epaakllg Of the
departure Of his prize i o0n't know that
! would have given IL 80 u had been
here They Rot IL while ] was away"
Alderman Davis was asked II the cat
was really from Porto Rico. "Not az all.
he replied Born and raised ~ aaVan-
nah.
The cat +. IN fact part cat ana part
rabbit. having the distingu shing features
q fsosh-anin1als. IN wLl break ifs neck
TO get away from a rat This WAS tne
first thing 4ar. Hicks noticed about "a that
was unusual His ownership though. Nas
brief il is not often that Hicks gets TAX
en- in but his friends ane admitting 81 for
him on that Porto Rican cat deal. ia Is
SAID that toe cat cost SO. but Hicks dlEies
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
YACHT cLun,s ELECTION.
The Interesting Contest to Take
Place This Afternoon,


Place This Afternoon,
The Savannah Yacht club VIII meet this
afternoon at 6 o'clock for the purpose Ct
electing a commodore In the place OF CoUl-
modore A. 5. Bacon. resigned,
The two candidates before the meeting
are Mr.. w. W. Starr at present vice
commodore. and MIR. r. f. Jones. chair
man OF the house committee Commodore
Bacon having resigned. the meeting will
be called 20 order by Vice Commodore
Starr. When his name Il placed in nomt-
nation he will leave the chair. which viii
be taken no doubt by Rear Commodore J,
A. G. Carson, and the election will fol-
tow
II is predicted that this viii be the larg-
est meeting In the history of the club.
There has never been a meeting at which
there were as many as 100 members pres
ent, but Il is believed this election VIII
take out at least $50 Of the S75 members the
club now has.
The tight has been made. and the cleo
tioneering has been done by the friends
Of the two candidates. The result win de
pend on which one of them has the iarg-
est number OF friends present. That way
u putting AZ seems tflte, hut SnefR are
many members VINO have promised to vote
for one or the other of these candidates
who viii not attend the meeting
1t Is not probable that there has ever
been an election in the history of any
Savannah club that has caused 50 much
comment as has this one. IL has been
campaign OF huslting, and the political
qualities of many OF the members have
been well developed. There has been cleo
pioneering in behalf OF both candidates
from morning until night. and wherever
groups of two. three or four were seen on
the Bay or in that vicinity. il was SUM
wager that they were discussing the Yacht
Club election.
No member OF the club is willing 10
make an unprejudiced prediction as to the
result. The warm friends Of each candi-
date express confidence in their respective
leaders. In the event Of the election Of
Mr.. Starr. II is probable Mr.. Carson would
be made vice commodore and rear COM
mOdOre would have to be elected. In the
event Of the election of Mr. Jones a new
chairman of the house committee would
have TO be chosen. Either of these matters
as il may be, VIII no doubt be attended 10
at to-day's meeting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
THE LOSSES AND INSURANCE.
The Building Nearly Covered and
stock for Three-quarters Its value.

The Building Nearly Covered and
stock for Three-uuarters Its value.
Mr. Hanley was unable to tell the
amount of Insurance carried by him on
either the building or the stock although
he was satisfied that It was insufficient
to protect him from serious loss in the
event of the total destruction of the prop
erty The Insurance register was taken
from the Office along with a large guam
THY Of miscellaneous matter and other
books and it could not be located by the
bookkeeper last night. Mr. Hanley esti-
mated that the value of the building was
about S35 COO, on which he thought there
was $4,000 insurance. This proved to be
correct. Al the insurance on the build
ing was placed with Mr.. J. +. Harry 1t
amounts TO $4,000. of which s22 500 is IN
the Westchester Of New York and 81, 800
in the London. Liverpool ana Globe.
The impression among well-informed in
surance agents was that the insurance
carried on the stock was about $4,000 one
agent placing it at exactly $4,000. This
insurance Is quite widely distributed, the
largest single policy doubtless being that
with the Scottish Union and National for
5000, placed through Mr.. Harry SIX
tiOuHdih IDlidIS were also placed through
the office of Prendergast &, Black, as fol-
lows: Phoenix OF Brooklyn, 81 600; Phoe-
nix Assurance of London, 5000; Norwich
Union, $l,OOO; Queen, 5000. Mr. John sui
Ivan has some of the insurance on the
stock i'm his companies, and probably every
office in the city is to some degree af-
fected.
Mr.. Hanley'a- stock was estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 He carried one
of the most complete stocks in his line in
the South including glass, sashes, doors,
blinds, mantels, wall paper, paints, oils,
varnishes. etc. Consdera BILE Of this stock,
it is said. could be greatly damaged by
heat and water. and the wall paper would
be totally ruined by the water alone Mr..
Hanley would not attempt to estimate the
loss on either stock or building, although
IL is apparent that the loss on the stock
viii be by far the heavier.
The building can be put back in its
former condition, in all probability at
comparatively small expense, the first
three floors being uninjured, and the walls
of the fourth left standing. The building
was well flooded, thQugh and the stock
that did not get atfeast a good wettne
viii be in the minority. The appraisc-
ment of the loss will be a difficult ana
tedious job, as the mantels, etc, may bt.
warped and otherwise damaged Every
floor was well stocked and the adjusters
win hnd their hands full arriving at a
satisfactory conclusion as to the losses
sustained Mr.. Hanley viii prepare 10
handle orders as quickly as possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
DAVIS PLEADED GUILTY.
Given Fifteen Years Fer steaIIns
Three Horses

Henry Davis. the professional horse
th5ef. recently captured hy ths p.sae. vas
Indicted. pleaded EuitE and Fe1esvet nae
sentences yesterday afteru0ou- TaHes i'm
dl-lmeEts were found asalnst hlm ~ the
grand jury Of the Superior couEr. oGs f1r
Stealing ths horse ami wsgoa To- l1rsarr a.
Touey GulLford. another Zoe s-eaarE 8
stallion from Iaan Iacsson- and ihe sarl
far stealing a harse nsallEEns 90 Measgs
souasrs a WanEIer He uleaAs1 E-lrw Or
an 81 the charges. AMI Was sletn GEe
wears on each case. He saai BE- Rar-asi
his sentence az onee. 50 Ee aal-a seq
through with rhs ching lg aaoas a. II at
will r. some Time lellre be Esrs -EE
with m.
The fa. aoWinE lnsi.etE1sEEz wrre fa
bv tae grand jury John neurE ram4-
farI. burglary ChuEau hset arga rN.
sam BrenteF. l1rgaaE atlsr lruT ~ 81
fram Isaiah Alcrum. E1areF
assault wMa .urauG 81 maEieF Mars raG
Baser. AlecE Lllrls tars'arg ttm Cag-
ron. baFsaEy. Ala G-eE&- M.s1s sse
burglary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
TO GIVE THEM A ROYAL TIME.
BRUNswICK's KNIGHTS TO DE
WELL ENTERTAINED.

They VIII He the Guests OF the sa-
vannah knights with Headauart-
ers at the Pulaski House-Parade
Review and Probably, n sword
Drill Contest Between the visitors
and Savannah's Crack TeutoniR
COmpany-PrOgramm for the CeIe-
bratiOn.
Elaborate arrangements have been made
for the reception and entertainment of
Oglethorpe Company Uniform Rank
knights Of Pythias which visits Savan-
nah on next Tuesday TO unite with the
local companies In celebrating the ami
versary OF the Uniform Rank.
A joint committee has been appointed,
consisting OF representatives of the uniform
rank. and Of the several lodges TO which
has been entrusted all the arrangements
for the proper care of the visitors, and the
celebration of the anniversary This com
mlttee is composed as follows:
Uniform Rank-Col John Juchter. Capt
George White. Capt. W. 7. Leopold, Col.
Charles Brant. Lieut. L. Butter.
Forest City Lodge-w. T. Leopold, C. A
Cox.
Excelsior Lodge. c. Lebey, W. J.
Mlscally.
Teutonia LODGE. Buchheit. c. A. Mar
TIM.
Savannah Lodge-M. E. Robinson. Max
Solomon.
Myrtle LODGE. NJ. Davis. I. C. Helm
ly.
Chivalry Lodge-w. P. Holt, John ses-
SONS.
Calanthe Lodge-B. Ehriich. A. S. Co
hen.
This committee has full control of the
preparations. The Oglethorpe company
Will arrive from Brunswick about O'Clock
on Tuesday afternoon. 1t viii be met at
the depot by members Of the committee
and by attachments from each Of the
Savannah companies with brass band,
and escorted to the Pulaski House. which
VIII be headquarters. In the afternoon at
o'clock the uniform rank will assemble
at the new Castle Hall for the parade.
The route Wal be through the principal
streets to the Park Extension, where
there VIII be a dress parade and review
by Brig. Cen. Harmon and stan. II pos
sib,e a sword contest will be arranged be-
tween the Oglethorpe company and Teu-
tonia company. These are the two crack
companies Of the uniform rank in Geor-
gia and a contest between them would be
Of unusual interest. There is enough ri
valry between the two companies 10 put
The men on their mettle. and while there
would be no prize 10 struggle for. the de-
sire 10 make the most points would be
none the less keen.
After the parade and review the com
panies Will return to the hall where open
house Will he continued until the hour for
the hop. $50 p. m. The lodges have this
in charge and viii have the Brunswick
ians ssThe guests Of honor. All the mem
hers OF the local lodges and any visiting
brethren will be invited. but there viii be
no tickets TO the general public. The first
Tegimental band. which has been engaged
for the day. will furnish its orchestra for
the dancing There viii be refreshments
and the affair VIII be a pleasant cOnclu-
sion TO the day
Wednesday morning Oglethorpe com
psny will be escorted 20 the train for the
trip home. In addition to the uniformed
knights il IS the impression that a num-
Der Of other Knights Of Pythias win come
over from Brunswick and that quite
party Of ladies from that city will be
with them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
FUNERAL OF JOSEPH COMFY.
First Presbyterian Church Filled
With Friends of the Lad.

First Presbyterian Church Filled
with Friends of the Lad.
The First Presbyterian Church was
filed with friends of the family and COM
rades of the dead boy at the funeral SER
vices Of Master Joseph Coney yesterday
afternoon. @Every seat in the large audi
forum was occupied and many were
standing. Scores of business men attest
ed their sympathy for the father of the
lad by their presence.
The body lay in white cloth casket,
which bore a few Of the beautiful floral
designs that had come from loving friends.
Other large designs, symbols of the Chris
tan faith, were placed about the altar
After the choir had sung My Jesus, as
Thou wilt" Rev. w. \. Nisbet of the
Second Presbyterian Church. read the
scriptural passages appertaining to death,
the resurrection and the bliss beyond In
a few remarks he referred to the fact
that Joseph Coney had but a short time
ago, although SO young, given his heart
TO his Saviour. He spoke of the conSOla-
ton to be derived by hiss parents from
their faith in the divine promises and
their knowledge of the eternal happiness
to which their beloved child had gone
Rev. DR.. Morris of Macon followed in
prayer. and the choir sang safe in the
Arms Of Jesus" as the body was being car
ried from the church. A number of
friends attended the interment In Bona
venture cemetery The pall-bearers were
seven Of the companions of the dead boy
Masters Edwin Cubbcdge, Walker CUTS,
Gustav Robertson, Henry Allen, Samuel
G. Allen, Wayman Harmon and Henry
Dreese.
Among the floral designs was one from
the firemen of No. engine house. on
Barnard street. directly across from the
residence Of Mr. Coney Joseph Coney
had been favorite with the firemen sta
toned there. AS his body was brought
from his home TO the hearse the firemen
lined up with uncovered heads and remain
ca so untn the hearse had passed, a silent
tribute 20 the bright, sunshlny boy WHOSE
memory viii be long cherished by all who
knew him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
TO cALL IT Foa Tuesday.
Business Men Getting Interested So
Direet Trade Wffh Wesf ladies.

Business Men Getting Interested So
Direet Trade Mia Wees Indies.
Vsoe Present J. ~. Dixon ~ the So
vanuah Bost0 u araGe returned mons sas-
teraay morning, rendering ID unnecessary
% have q meeting q the board ~ diree-
tors 70 eject a chairman - Dfesae 81 a
meeting % basiness men ~ b. held f9r
the pBrroae ~ discussing the opening ~
ara 90 communicated WIN fhe West ln-
dies
Asr Olson stated that 8 cal wOuiq D.
ISSUED for NESTING ~ 90 bpsiness meD
.ulerastea at uhe Hoara % graas oo ques-
cay mornlng at o. oc.oek oWue A. ths
lnterfst alreadg arolael Ia abe matier. 81
j. tslelsss the nlas ling 500 b. lafFey a.
tsn.4ea END RAl be Thoroughly reuFeaeuta-
tsTs ~ are EaFaa sethHg and 80 ~
a1-l luraTf.Eg iHferaeIs ~ fle tiEH
ArsslEaau "a d.reC0ed to fEe f.ai r.af
Sc sge tlane aakaElilaa Imported eals6aal.
y llEes are n.elasffF ~ atIep
see o.ftTaafag tlam n-Fr faIauF0 fHe
Ealrt asa Met 1here "a ~ mason u
= nel sag aauae faffi.tr aaalnerr saoa v
H he -aat ou tsf nf aiie.f fi..t =.
established Hfh ~ fHg 5000 Na
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
TOO MUCH DANGER IN 1T.
Vice President Egan Looks with n
Cold Eye on the Philippines.

COld Eye on the Philippines.
Vice President Egan OF the Central Rail-
road IS another anti-expans50n5sr Il be-
Heve." said he yesterday. from my limit
ed knowledge OF the PhEIipplnes and the
character and condition of the eight or
nine millions of people who populate them.
that this government had better turn them
loose while 1t has got the chance 10 es0 80
gracefully. Ia seems 10 me ia wouI1 he
all right TO keep enough territory. 5ncl.Bd-
ing Manila, for military and naval pur-
poses. as a basis for our trade and for use
in the event OF war, but when ID co@es 10
gulping down that Compound Of hslf-cl1d
and uucIad saVages, with an admfxture of
half educated leaders, / think I'd an *
pertinent full of dangers and NOT worth
the risks to which % WCuld subject this
country of being constantly enmhro- I'd
with other nations as well as wSah Ime
inhabitants of the Islands themselves
We couldn't exterminare S6gC. mo- of people.
and u would be the toughest Job ghas
country ever tackled TO keep them i'm place.
let alone CiviIize Them I don't profess TO
know much about Ig- but Those are my
present views ON the subject"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
WHAT the Colonies SAY.
Col. Brown Ready to Sign AppIHea-
lions For Discharge From Army

nAuuA FOE DA&GuAFEE Y rom Army
The colonies of the First and Se90nI
Georgia Regiments OF Volunteers express
themselves quite freely as regards the fe-3-
ing said to exist among many prfvates
in favor Of being mustered out Of the ser
vice, now that actual war IS over. in
order that they may return home and
resume their usual avCcatf0us-
Col Brown of the Second. ii IS said. VIII
fnsIorse the application Of any solder who
prefers to withdraw from rhe regiment
to continuing with it TO do garrison duty
wherever CHE EOveTnrzemG may see ND to
send It, He does not deny the right Of pEI-
Yates to desire TO be mustered out
Col LawtOu says that be would n0E IN
dertake to speak for the msn as 20
whether they desired TO be mud erred out
or not without first asking theua7fOr thsir
honest opinions. AT the same time be
EXPRESSED the h0re that none OF tIe men
of the First had been 40 '-uusOAti=rly' as
TO sign the petitions and statements which
are accredited TO them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27
IN BEHALF OF DUMB BEASTS.
Movement to Organize a Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Movement to Organize a Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A movement is on foot to organize a so
ciety for the prevention of cruelty to an
Imals in Savannah. 1t is proposed also to
extend its scope to include the proven
ton of cruel treatment OF children.
A number of philanthropIc ladies are
back OF the movement. and a meeting will
be called in a short time. as soon as some
definite plan Of organization can be de
cided on.
The need for such an organization IS
seen almost every day. The Morning News
has repeatedly called attention to Instances
of cruel treatment Of draft animals. About
fifteen years ago the Louise King Asso-
citation was an effective institution here.
and did much in behalf OF dumb beasts.
After II ceased 60 exist. an effort was made
10 organize a society for the prevention Of
cruelty to animals A partial organization
was effected, but little was acc0mpiis he'd.
Since then only the State laws have stood
between dumb bruJes and their prosecutors
and a lack of their enforcement has al
lowed almost any acts Of cruelty to beasts
to go unpublished.
The chief difficulty In organizing and
successfully maintaining a humane sOcl-
ETY. heretofore has been the proper man
agement. and the active support of the
right kind Of people. Il viii be the aim in
recognizing the society or In the Orsanf-
cation OF new society to put ID at once
on proper footing. and secure for il the
support Of people whose interests are such
that the work will not lag and that its
purposes will be carried out
The physicians of the city almost as a
body, 1t is stated by those who have can
vassed the matter, will take an active in
teTest IN such movement
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27

EMORY COLLEGE.
OXFORD. GEORGIA

Located on Ga. r r.. 90 rles eafi
Of Atlanta. Situation. hieh and afal-
thy. students morals carefully ruart-
ed. State laH prohibits saloe.s. sfc
intercollegiate games rot ailoatl laf
college offers ful courses la Phis-
phy. English Latin. Greek German
French, Hebrew. Pure Mathfrlaf r.
Engineering. phyFlcs. ChfmlfFF.
Biology. History. Political LcoEaHT
Law ana Theology. Entire saF~fet
fer board. tuition. books AMI
dentals less than 500. flsf aruaai saf-
sion begins sept g. lga. For ca.a-
logue and fun Information a.i1rlff
C. Z. DOWMAN. oxford Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-27

Hanley building. The steeple was blown
down. and the building was partly demol-
ished in the great storm of 1904 II was
repaired and used until 1919, when It was
torn down. and the con gregation moved
10 Bull and South Broad streets into the
building dedicated that year, during the
presence of President Monroe and suite,
aud which was used as a place of worship
untH il was burned in the same fire which
DESTROYED the Hanley buildIng in 1859.