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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
THE FRIEND OF 0eLETH0RPE.
TOMO-CHI-CHI, WHOM ALDERMAN
CHARLTON WANTS TO HONOR.

West Broad People Say the Present
Name of the Street Is Good Enough
for Them, Hovever-A Property
Owner Says Changes of Street
Names Confuse TitIes-Tomochi-
chi Was "A Good Indian, Though,
and Deserving of Honor.
Alderman Charlton's proposition to
change the name of West Broad street to
Tomo-chi-chi avenue, in honor of the
friends of James Oglethorpe, does not
meet with universal approval. In fact,
the proposition is hardly regarded serious
ly enough to attract opposition, and this
is not a good omen of its passage.
Alderman Charlton says he thinks Tomo-
chi-chi avenue is a better name than
West Broad street, and that with the i'm
provement he has made in opening this
street southward from Anderson street
to the southern limits. 1t is deserving of
name more in keeping with its new
condition.
The people on West Broad street do not
regard the proposed change with favor
The old name is good enough for them
they say. A prominent property owner
on that street in speaking of the matter
opposed the change for business reasons.
changing the names of streets" he
sald' causes confusion in deeds and III
ties. II the name of West Broad street
should be changed to Tomo-chi-chi avenue
every deed and title to property on that
street would have to be changed Returns
OF property for taxation would also have
10 be changed. good many years ago a
city map was made, which is still in use
on which two of the smaller streets of
the ctty were wrongly put down, and the
result mas been to cause great confusion
IN utles and tax returns. Unless there
Is very good reason for doing So 10
street name should be changed"
II required long time for Alderman
charlton to get the name of South Broad
street changed to Oglethorpe avenue. and
IN time he may get West Broad street
changed to Tomo-chi- chi avenue
Iomo-chi-chi was the Boss Croker of
this locality when Oglethorpe landed here
with his little band of settlers l65 years
ago this month and ran the local Tamma-
ny TO suit himself. He is highly spoken of
by the old chroniclers of the city as good,
generous and brave. He received Ogle-
thorpe kindly, became his firm friend pro-
tected the settlers from the saVages and
supplied them with provisions when in
need. When Tomo-chi-chi died Oglethorpe
had him inferred with military honors in
some spot on the bluff on which the city
now stands. Tradition has it that the
grave is near the Gordon monument i'm
Court House square.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
TO GEN. LAcHLAN M'INTosH.
His Great Grandson Here to Look Az
ter His Tomb.

Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Winston of Chi
cago arrived in the city last night from
New York. and are stopping at the De
Soto.
Mr.. Winston is here on a patriotic MS
sion. He is a great grandson of Gen.
Lachlan Mcintosh of revolutionary fame,
who is buried in the Colonial Park at
Oglethorpe avenue and Lincoln streets.
Mr.. Winston, being the Oldest great grand
son living, came here to look after the
grave of his great grandfather and to take
some steps for the proper preservation of
his memory.
Gen. Mcintosh was native Of Mcintosh
county, and son of Capt. John Moore
Mcintosh, from whom Mcintosh county
was named, and who died before the rev.
olution. Capt Mcintosh was at one time
under Gen. Ogiethorpe. He was captured
by the Spaniards when in command Of
Fort Mousser with 100 men, and was car
RED to Spain, but returned after short
time
Capt. Mcintosh left several sons, one of
whom was Gen. Mcintosh, he being one of
the eight brigadier generals created by the
hrst Congress of the United States Gen.
Mcintosh is buried in the old cemetery.
which has been turned into the Colonial
Park
Mr.. Winston was born al Sandhills, Lib
erty county, but left Georgia when he was
four years old. For the last "A years ne has
been living in Chicago, where he has been
quite prosperous in business. About three
years ago he came through Savannah, and
saw the tomb of Gen. Mcintosh. He discoV-
cred that it was going to ruin and decay,
and determined then, at his first opportun-
ity to come back. and look after it. Re
Gently he heard that the old cemetery wns
being converted into a park, and feared
that the tomb would be effaced altogether
This he did not desire, and came back es-
pecially to look after it. '
Mr.. Winston said that it was
his intention to see the mayor and see what
could be done to properly preserve the
tomb. He wants to put an iron fence
around it, erect fitting monument that
will be lasting, and see that it will he
properly taken care of. lie is a great grand
son of Gen. Mcintosh on his mothers side,
and feels great interest in preserving his
memory as ii should be.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
POLICE ARE ANXIOUS.
Whether Their Pay VIII he Cut or
Some of Them Dropped.

There is a difference of opinion among
the police as to whether the majority
would prefer a cut in salaries or curtail-
ment of the force in the event one of the
two alternatives become necessary by the
preparation.
Comparatively speaking there are only
about a dozen men concerned in the mat
ter They are the ones last appointed by
the commission, and who would
most likely be the first to
90 in case a slash is made. The
old patrolmen have considerable con-
Germ, but their feelings are decidedly in
favor of curtailing the force for the rea-
son that they would not then be affected
Their seniority insures them their jobs,
as 1t Is wen established custom of the
commission to retain the old and exper-
fenced men. If. however, it is decided to
cut salaries, they will feel the effects of
the short appropriation to the extent of s.
or $40 a month.
But If matters come to such pass as
that" said an old member of the force"
1t seems to me the best way to curtail
the force would be to adopt the same
method as in 1875, which was not to dis
miss anyone, but simply to drop the men
as they resign by not electing successors.
down. There would be no assurance OF
accomplishing that now, however because
1t cannot be told when the men intend re-
signing. That is the popular method
where there is no special time in which
to lessen the number"
The finance committee Of council realizes
the situation and intends taking some ac-
ton very soon. The Police Commission
is anxious that this be done because it
Will be responsible for all debts con-
tracted in excess of the regular appropria-
ton and 1t is not desired to reduce the
force. or take other action, unless 1t is
the only alternative. Ii is insisted the
city cannot be patroled with less men
than are at present engaged, and could
not even be done now, were it not for the
fact that several are mounted BY this
means they are, of course ena bled to
cover the suburbs, where great necessity
for protection often exists, and which
would have to go without this service
If the men walked.
The result is anxiously awaited, both
by the commission, which has the effcien-
cy OF the force at stake, and the men
themselves. whose jobs are uncertain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
REWARD FOR ,FIREBUGs.
National Underwriters OGer $1,000
for Their Arrest.

National Underwriters OFFER 81 900
for Their Arrest.
The National Board of Underwriters has
offered a reward of $1,000 for the apprehen-
sion of the party or parties causing the re-
cent fires in Savannah. 1t was announced
in the Morning News a day or two ago
that such a reward would probably be Of
fered. The local detectives have already
been at work on the incendiary theory, but
so far without success. If there are 9TH
ers who think they know how to catch
firebugs this gives them a good opportu-
nifty
At a meeting of the local agents and
several of the adjusters a day or two ago
the recent fires were discussed and a com
mittee of three was appointed to inves-
tigate and report upon these fires The
loss of the Conklin building, which was
considered one of the best fire risks in the
state, is a sore point with the agents. and
whatever report is made Is likely to deal
severely with this feature.
The fact that the fire was extinguished
in the Conklin building and that it was al
lowed to regain control and consume the
building is something which the agents
cannot understand. When the Conklin
building was completed a number of years
ago the insurance agents held a joilfica-
ton there to express their satisfaction at
the completion of what they regarded as
the best fire risk in the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
SOUGHT REDRESS WITH WHIPS.
Exciting Scene in a Bay Street Bust
ness House.


An encounter, which occurred yesterday
morning on Bay street, attracted general
attention and discussion throughout the
city. The participants were Mr.. ]. F.
Flournoy, Of the firm of Epping & Co..
and Mr. John NJ. Bryan and his son, Mr..
Stein Bryan, the two latter being the ag-
gressors.
The Messrs. Bryan entered the
office of Epping & Co., each armed with
a revolver and a cowhide. Finding Mr..
Flournoy sitting at his desk they assault
ed him with cowhide, at the same time
charging him with having made a false
statement about a matter personal to all
the parties.
1t seems that Mr.. Bryan had called on
Mr.. Flournoy on Thursday afternoon
about a matter in which both were very
much concerned, and that Mr.. Flournoy
made a false statement to Mr.. BRYAN.
which the latter thought did him a great
personal injury. AS a result of that be-
lief he and his son made the assault on
Mr.. Flournoy as above stated
On the part of Mr.. Flournoy it is stated
that he and his friends admit that a false
statement was made to Mr.. Bryan by Mr..
FlouTnoy at their interview on Thursday
afternoon, but that. under the circum-
stances, they think MIR. Flournoy was ms
titled in making the false statement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
VESTIBULE IN A WRECK.
ColIided with Freight Train Near
Johns Island


Johns Island.
The south-bound trains over the Plant
System were late yesterday morning by
wreck on the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad near Johns Island station, fif-
teen miles from Charleston.
The north-bound Florida special, over
the Plant System, which left Savannah
at 7:27 o'clock the night before. and
special freight train collided head on.
The two trains were near a station and
We're consequently not running under
heavy heads of steam. AS it was, both
engines were considerably damaged and
the track was somewhat torn up
The electrician on the vestibule received
a slight cut on the head, but no one else
on either train was hurt. The passen-
gers on the vestibule all escaped without
injury.
A report was sent out to the effect that
V. L. Starr of Boston sustained serious in
juries but this is denied at the request of
Mr. Starr himself.
The mails were delayed for some hours
Train No %, due in Savannah at $50 a.
M, did not arrive until o'clock, end the
other trains were also delayed.
Little could be learned about the accident
here. The statement was given ont that a
slight accident had occurred but there were
no details.
The cause of the accident is unknown.
The trains somehow got in each Others
way and the collision occurred
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
MOORING PILES AT LAST.
Work Authorized IA Long Time Ago
About to he Done.

The shipping people are much interested
in the mooring piles which it was an
nounced some time ago were to be erected
in the river at Venus Point and the blight
for the convenience of vessels compelled
to wait between tides in passing up and
down the river. Alderman w. f. Reid
chairman of the harbor and wharves COM
mittee of Council. was asked yesterday
what is the reason of the delay in con-
struoting the mooring places.
Council authorized the construction of
the mooring places some time ago." said
Alderman Reid. but as no appropriation
was made until this years budget was
made up we could not go ahead win
the work Plans for the work have been
prepared by the city engineer. the pernis-
sion of the Secretary of War secured and
bids for the work win be advertised for
in a day or two"
The harbor and wharves committee apd
the city engineer had a conference with
Vice President Egan OF the Central Ra1
way and ocean Steamship COMPANY ves
terday afternoon with reference n th<
proper location of the piles. The narrow
ing of the river by the ietties and train
ing walls has made IL necessary thai vas-
sells should not lie in the stream VII,
they can be moored along the river ba,It
The construction of the mooring niles viii
be greatly appreciated by the sbinning
fraternity
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
FLOWER ooMMITTEE's EVENING.
A Delightful Entertainment at the
Independent Church.


The flower committee of the Independent
Presbyterian Church gave its first birth
day party in the lecture room of tie
church last evening from to 10 O'Clock.
The children Of the Sunday school were
entertained in the afternoon and the
grown people at night.
The excellent taste of the flower COM
mittee was well manifested in the beau
tiful decorations. There was a large IT.
tendance Of the members and friends of
the church, and very enjoyable evening
was spent. The ladies of the committee,
of which Mrs. w. r. Leaken is chair
man, were assisted in receiving their
guests by Rev. j. Y. Fair, pastor of the
church.
The entertainment was held for the pur-
pose of raising funds with which to prr-
chase a marble slab to be inscribed with
the name of the church and the date of
erection, and placed in position over the
main entrance, a space having been left
for this purpose when the church vas
erected. The entertainment netted SPA.
The amount estimated as necessary Tor
the purpose is $500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
ARRESTED FOR wIFE-BEATING.
Edward Turner Held for an Assault
on His Better Half.

Edward Turner, cclored, was arreste
yesterday for assaulting his wife at No.
SIG East Broad street, and was lodged in
the barracks for trial this morning.
The vicinity of the place where the trou-
BILE occurred was somewhat noisy when
the woman ran from the house screaming
at the top of her voice. She posted herself
at the nearest police telegraph box and
waited till the officer arrived. She then
reported the matter and asked that Tur-
ner be arrested. The officer made the ar
rest and sent the man to the barracks.
The woman reported there that her hus-.
band stood behind the steps in the hall
way Of the house and struck her with a
large stick, which she produced There
was bruise on her cheek, evidently caus-
ed by a stick.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
DEMANDED TOLL WITH A GUN.
stokes Canal Toll Collector to An
swer to the City Court.

swer to the City Court.
Jack Hasson, the toll collector at
Stokes canal through Hutchinson's ISL
and, tried to collect nickels from a number
of men at the point of pistol Thursday
night, and was in Justice Wickhams
Court yesterday to answer to the charge
of carrying concealed weapons.
DR.. August Jasne, veterinarian, in COM
pany with a number of sportsmen, were
on their way through the canal from the
backwater, where they had been duck
hunting. 1t was dark when the crowd
passed through Hasson came from the
station house and demanded the regular
toll Of five cents for each. The explana-
ton given by the men seemed unsatisfac-
tory and Hasson drew a gun and intima-
ted what the consequences would be in
case they refused to respond.
Shortly after returning some of the par
ty obtained the warrant. Hasson was
turned over to the City Court giving bond
for his appearance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
OPPOSED TO PLUMBING BOARD.
Mr.. Guerard States His Objections in
General

General.
The ordinance adopted at the last meet
ing of Council, providing for a board of
plumbing examiners, a plumbing inspector
at salary of $1,000 a year and fees for
approval of many property owners, and
a petition may be presented al the next
meeting of Council requesting some
change in its provisions.
Mr.. R. D. Guerard, who is probably the
largest house owner in the city, has Sc
rious objections TO the ordinance.
THE drainage committee told u.s." said
Mr.. Guerard, that when We made con-
neetions with the new sewerage system
we would be saved the annual expense
for cleaning vaults. Now they propose
to put still heavier expense upon us and
one which will take from the property
owners of the city sS1.5OO annually"
Mr.. Guerard was asked how he reached
these figures.
why" he said, "they propose to require
an annual inspection of every sewer
connection in the city for which charge
of 50 will be made and in addition a charge
of 50 cents for every new fixture. The
charge will average $3.50 for each house
or for 5000 houses, $S1, 800 each year"
The understanding of Council when the
ordinance was adopted was that the fee
for inspection should be charged only once
and that no charges would be made for
connection with the new system where
houses already have sewer connection.
Mr.. Guerard understands the ordinance,
however, to require an annual inspection.
This is not his only objection to the ordi-
nance, however.
THE board of examiners" said Mr..
Guerard, "is to consist of two plumbers,
the health officer, city engineer and chair
man of the public health committee. The
plumbers are to be appointed by the san
itary board, which will practically be in
control of the whole thing. The property
owners are given no representation on the
board, although they are very much inter-
ested. There are times when the interests
of the plumbers and the property own
ers conflict. The plumbers of the city evil
IDENTIFY do not desire to have their number
increased Many property owners engage
a plumber by the year to look after the
property, but with the board of plumbing
examiners in control this might be put a
stop to. In its present shape the ordi-
nance is likely to prove disastrous to the
property owners"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
TO PRACTICE WITH HIS FATHER.
DIR. w. e. Norton Has Returned Here
from Tampa.

Dr. w. E. Norton of Tampa, at the
earnest request of his father, DIR, R. G.
Norton, has returned to this city and will
hereafter be associated with him in
his practice. Dr. Norton, Sr,. has been a
sufferer for some time past from blood
poisoning. and though he has recovered
sufficiently to attend to his patients, he
is DESTROYS of relieving himself of a part
of his work The Tampa Tribune. speak
ing of DR.. Nortons departure, says:
"Dr. and Mrs. w. E. Norton viii leave
tonight for Savannah, where they will
in future. permanently reside. DIR. Norton
is a practitioner of exceptional ability and
an ornament to the profession, and during
his stay in Tampa he has built up large
and lucrative practice and made many
friends. Mrs. Norton is a most charming
lady and has been quite prominent and
popular in social circles. Tampa parts
with them reluctantly"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
To-Morro,v's Meeting ATTY. NJ. e

The speaker for the meeting for men
tomorrow afternoon at the Young Mems
Christian Association will be w p
Stubbs, Esq. The meeting begins at <
o'clock and does not last an hour
pleasant feature is the music. which us,,N
ally consists of piano, violins, comets and
flute. The attendance last Sunday was
over 100 was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
THROWN FROM A HORSE.
Henry simmons Bad Fall from n
Frightened Beast.

Henry Simmons, aged Is. was thrown
from a horse yesterday at oglethorpe
avenue and Drayton streets and sustained
painful injuries. The lad lives at the
corner of McDonough and Price streets.
He was riding bareback and had Just
passed Drayton street, when the animal
became frightened at a dog and jumped
quickly TO one side, throwing the boy to
the ground. In the fail he seemed to
have been kicked in the back by the horse.
and was painfully bruised.
The lad was picked up by Fireman
Hughes, at Engine house No. 8. and taken
to the Office of DR. Cronin and DR.. Brooks
nearby where proper medical attention
was given him. From there he was remov-
ed to his home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12

George Paul. who lives at No. AZ East
Broad street was bitten by a dog in CO.
lumbia square yesterday. The animal
was thought to be mad and first made a
dash at the young mans neck. The
matter was reported at the police bar
racks by Mr.. s. S. Sollee, No Si4 Brough-
ton, west and an officer was sent 10 in
Vestigate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
TRINITY LADIES ENTERTAIN.
Their February Social n Most Enioy-
able One.

The ladies of Trinity Metho-
dist Church gave their Febru-
airy entertainment in the parlors of
the church last night Among the Nun
bers on the programme were q piano solo
by Miss Bessie Whatley, a recitation IN,
Miss Carrie Smith, a piano solo bv MIC
Ella Tillman and a recitation by Miss
Beckwith. number of the congrega
ton were in attendance and very pleas
ant evening was spent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12

The first loss of the River street fire to
be adjusted was settled yesterday, being
that of Col. NJ. w. Dixon, on his lumber
wharf. Col. Dixon received a check for
$500 from Maj. Hart representing the Con
tinental Insurance Company representing
the damage to the lumber on Col Dixon's
wharf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12

Savannah, Ca, Feb. 9. 1S9S.-Mary E.
Lewis, Matron of the Louisa Porter Home.
% East Charlton street. this city, makes
the following statement: LAS a general
tonic and building up medicine L have
found nothing as good as Hoods Sarsap-
arilla. / have taken several bottles. and
it has been of great benefit to me I take
pleasure in recommending it to others
Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
or PIucIting Flowers ut the Park.

Mrs. Donovan was in Police Court yes
terday for plucking pansies in Forsyth
Park. Policeman Pitts made the arrest
and took Mrs. Donovan in when court
was in session. private hearing was
given by Recorder Hartridge and when
an explanation was made, 1t was decided
to release her with an admonition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12
IT'S ANNUAL MEETING.
savannah Rifle Range Association
Elects Officers.

Elects Officers.
The annual meeting of the Savannah
Military Rife Range Association was held
at the Savannah Volunteer Guards Arm
DRY last night and officers for the ensuing
We're were elected, as follows;
President-Capt. w. w. Williamson
Vice President-Capt. Beirne Gordon.
Treasurer-Capt. w T. Hopkins
Secretary-Lieut. p. F. Gleason.
The prospect of meet at Avondale
Range in the spring was discussed and it
was believed that the team of the Twenty
third Regiment of Brooklyn, ". Y, would
come down at that time. The prospects
seem to be quite good for a shoot about
the latter part of April or the first of May
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-12

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