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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
PRIVATE CHISLOM DEAD.
VIII he Given 81 Military Burial Mt
Laurel Grove.

W i'll BE Given n Military Burial Mt
Laurel Grove.
A military burial will take place here
this afternoon, Private Chislom of Com
pany k which was the Savannah Cadets.
First Georgia died yesterday morning at
his home on Lavinia street.
Private Chislom was taken sick several
weeks ago. while the regiment was at
Chickamauga. He was sent to the divi-
sion hospital at thar place, and from there
he was sent 20 Savannah about ten days
ago on sick leave. His decline had been
rapid since his arrival at his home He
was the first Savannahian to die in the
First Regiment.
When the Cadets began recruiting their
numbers up to the strength required un-
der The call for volunteers Private CHS
lom joined. He made an excellent soldier,
and his officers speak very highly of his
services. A detachment of a sergeant and
eight privates viii go to Laurel Grove
cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock and
Will fire salute over the grave. Sergt
Tyson will probably be i'm command of the
eight Cadets who Will form the party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
INDICTED FOR MALPRACTICE.
GRAND JURY FINDS THREE BILLS
AGAINST MLEOD KING.

Charged with Issuing Warrants
Charging Larceny After Trust to
Enforce the Payment of Debts-Re-
cults of the Grand Jury's Thorough
Investigation of the Magistrate
COurts-Other Cases May he Heard
FrOm-Grand Jury to Meet Monday
and Adjourn for the Term.
The grand jury appears to be getting at
ter some of the magistrates.
Three true bills of Indictment were
found against Justice Mcleod King of the
Seventh militia district at yesterday af-
ternOon's session Of that body, charging
him with malpractice in Office.
All of these bills set forth similar alleged
offenses. The first charges that he issued
a warrant on April 80 for the arrest of
Sam Phoenix on a charge Of larceny af-
ter trust, when as a matter of fact, he
knew that Phoenix was not guilty of the
charge, and had committed no offense. II
is charged that the warrant was issued for
the purpose of compelling the payment of
debt owed by Phoenix to Daily & Co.
Other indictments charge the arrest of
Chas. Law and Frank Lewis, under war
rants charging larceny after trust. when,
as matter of fact, the warrants were is
sued and the arrests made simply for the
purpose of enforcing the payment of debts
due by these parties.
On account of these charges which come
In the shape of special presentments from
the grand jury, that body recommended
that Justice Mcleod King be suspended
from his Office untn these cases are dis
posed of. The grand jury's recommendation
is as follows:
In Chatham Superior Court, June term,
1893. The grand jury al said term having
found three special presentments against
Mcleod King, charging him with mall
practice in Office, we recommend that he
be suspended from duty and from his Of
flee as justice of the peace until the term
ination of the case now made against him
by said presentments.
A committee appointed by the grand jury
20 make an Investigation of the work of
the magistrates, went into the matter
quite thoroughly, and 1t is said this is a
part of the result of their work. The grand
jury will meet again next Monday at noon,
and 1t may be that some other cases will
be considered at that time. 1t is said the
present grand jury gave the books of the
magistrates one of the most thorough ex-
aminations they have had in a long time,
and some interesting remarks are looked
for when their general presentments are
made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
TO BE HEARD NEXT MONDAY.
Reiser Case to BE Taken by Emng-
ham'S school, Board

The case of County School Commission
er Reiser of bingham county has not
been allowed to drop. The storm made the
roads almost impossible in that section
and it was practically impossible to con-
tinue the hearings until the waters had
subsidized and the road beds dried off some
what.
Now that conditions are somewhat bet
ter next Monday has been set as the date
for resuming the hearings. On that day
the school board will meet al Springfield
for this purpose. The prosecution expects
to have several important witnesses on
hand, and from the interest felt in The
case il is to be expected that all of the
older male portion of the county's popula-
ton will be on hand to listen to the ovi-
dence. Il is hardly probable thai the trial
will be finished at that time. Both prose-
cution and defense express the greatest
confidence in a decision in its favor The
evidence to be presented on Monday, il is
said, will be SO salacious as to need con-
siderable expurgatng before it is given to
the general public.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
THE POPS ARE AT WORK.
They Think They VIII Make "A Good
Showing in the District.

News comes from the several outside
counties of the First congressional dis
trict that the Populists intend to make a
big effort as soon as the registration closes
to purge the books by striking off the
names of a number of Democratic voters
on some charge or other
In one or more counties, 1t is intimated,
the Populists win have a majority of the
board and will utilize their position to the
greatest possible advantage. While they
have no candidate out for Congress they
have candidates for the legislature and for
the county Offices and evidently propose
making a stiff fight 10 win in more coun-
ties than ever before in this congressional
district. Screven county is confessedlv
PopuEstic and bids fair to remain so, and
the leaders Of that party claim that they
will have good show of landing some Of
their candidates in other counties, and of
carrying them for the Popuhstic nominees
for state house Offices. Tattnan, Emanuel
Bulloch and Liberty are counties which
they profess to believe they can carry.
The First district is looked upon by the
Popuiists as one of their few stronghoIds
outside of Chatham and in some of the
counties their strength is said to be but
little less than that of the Democrats. The
Pops have been keeping up with the regis
tration figures In Chatham and realizing
that they are small they hope to make.
by comparison, very much better showing
in the First district this year than ever
before The general apathy of Democrats
in Chatham, with no local contest on. and
the state ticket as good as elected already.
is depended on by them to cause a small
vote here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14

WILL INVESTIGATE TODAY.
The Recorder to Inquire About Ben.
MischOe's Cracked Skull.

The charges against city laborers and
others in Police Court yesterday for fight
ing near Eicholz's bar, No. 1912 Cemetery
street, were passed unt1 to-day. The
cases will be taken up this morning, how
ever, and an effort made to find out who
Is responsible for the fracas
Ben Mischoe was doing all right in the
Savannah Hospital when last heard from.
but is still in a critical condition from a
fractured skull. 1t now appears he is the
one who Infatuated all engaged an the
fight, either by cursing, or attempting TO
attack them with a large knife he -four
ished. Had he not been knocked silly the
probability is there would have been a
tragedy before the thing ended.
Chief McDermott is inclined to credit the
statement by Peter Bates, the negro who
was painfully stabbed IN the neck by Mis-
chloe. The negro has been employed In the
public works department a number OF
years, and has always been law-abiding.
When first brought TO the station house,
however, he was not inclined to say any
thing, but when Chief McDermott started
away, he was called back when Bates
told just how the fight started, which
came so near ending by somebody being
killed. He said Mischoe and another white
man were drunk and creating disorder
and confusion by showing too much fight.
As has been stated, he said Henry Sage
struck Mischoe but did it in self defense,
and while his assailant was chasing him
with an open knife.
j. w. Mehrtens who was cut in the leg,
is reported doing well. 1t is not yet known
how he was cut, but some of the witnesses
say Mischoe did It, The inclination seems
to make him shoulder most all the re-
sponsibihty, but his conduct at the bar is
not such as to cause those interested in
the case to dscredit the belief.
Chief McDermott is pleased with the
way the gang was rounded up by the de-
tectives. The first news did not give the
boys any animation of what had hap
pened, so that by the time they got TO
the spot all who were engaged in the fight
had had ample time to get away. They
took advantage of the opportunity by
scattering, too, but it was not long I'M
ill the whole crowd was in the barracks.
with the exception of Mlschoe, who is al
the hospital
The detectives did this work in the face
of disadvantages also, as none in the vi
einity were willing TO give information, es-
pecially to the police. 1t was different
with the detectives, though for when In
formation concerning lawlessness Is with
held, they want to know the reason for il.
When they are detailed to work a case,
they want the facts, and are pretty sure
10 get them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14

This well-equipped institution begins its
113th year on Oct 8.
Founded in 1855, It is the oldest insti-
tuition of higher learning in the state of
South Carolina. and, in fact, in this south
eastern section. Literally cared for by
the city of Charleston, and having been
the recipient of many handsome don atoms
it stands to-day independent of sect or
party control, devoted solely and entirely
10 the promotion OF the higher education.
1t is claimed that nowhere can such ex-
cepuonal advantages be obtained al a
smaller cost. The tuition fee is $40. paya-
PIE IN two lnstaliments, and the cost of
board IN Charleston for students is from
sl2 to SIG month making the totag ex-
penses for the session, including tuAion.
about $l65.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
FOR STEALING A BICYCLE.
Pawn Ticket Leads to the Arrest of
VIM. c. Reese

Pawn Ticket Leads to the Arrest of
VIM. c. Reese.
William c. Reese was landed in the bar
racks yesterday for stealing Mr.. p. j.
Kiernan's bicycle Saturday night The fell
low was aroused from a peaceful rest on
Bay street green, where he dozed off af-
ter sending negro to sell a pawn ticket
on the wheel.
Mr. Herman dropped into a store SatuF-
day, and on coming out a few moments
later, found his bicycle gone He report
ed the matter to the detectives, who kept
an eye out for suspicious characters. No
clew was obtained until Detective J. j.
Barrett picked up a negro trying to dis
pose Of a pawn ticket for the bicycle. On
finding out the wheel in pawn belonged to
MIR. Herman, the officer questioned the ne
gro, who said the owner of the ticket
was waiting on Bay street green.
Detective Barrett and the negro went
around and found Reese. He was placed
under arrest and lodged in the station
house, charged with larceny. Owing to
his unfortunate circumstances however,
If is understood Mr.. Herman has agreed
not to prosecute the case if the offender
leaves tie city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
FATHER pRENDERGAsT DEAD.
Consumption Carries OF Wen
known Priest Who Was Born Here


known Priest Who Was Born Here
News was received in Savannah yester-
day morning of the death In New York
city of Rev. Father John Prendergast, s.
j.. from consumption. He had been i'll
with that disease for over two years and
it had been evident for several days that
the end could not be long deferred The
funeral VIII take place in New York to-
morrow morning
Father Prendergast was native of sa-
vannah. He was the son of the late Mi
chael and Mary A. Prendergast His faith
er was a large dry goods merchant for
many years. Father Prendergast was born
hefe in 1916. He was partly educated here,
going from this city to the College of
Sc. Hyacinthe, near Montreal, Canada. He
entered the Jesuit order as a novice in
1854 and was ordained to the priesthood
on Aug. Is, 1873, at the Cathedral In Brook
Ign by Bishop Loughlin. In 1873 he was
sent 10 France 10 complete his theology
cal studies He remained In that coun-
try for four years. During that time the
government of France issued an edict ex-
pe,Hng all Jesuits from the country. The
various establishments of the order were
broken up and the inmates forced to leave
alueE EfSHdeFSdSJ, slaliSliuS on MS rights
as an American citizen, refused TO leave
the establishment where he was unless
taken from it by force. The representa-
tives of the government accordingly fore
IDLY removed him.
Returning TO this country in 1882 he was
stationed in New York city. He SUISSE
Quently was stationed at Woodstock, Md
Baltimore and Montreal. Returning to
New York ne was connected with the
Church of ST. Iguatus. al Park avenue
and EightyfOurth street, where he had
been for about five years prior to his
death.
Father Prendergast has been an occa-
sional visitor to Savannah, his last visit
being about three years ago. A brother,
Mr.. Charles F. Prendergast. and TWO sis
ters Miss Ellen M, and Miss Frances T.
Prendergast, of this city, survive him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
OMAHA EXCLUSION.
One-HnIf Rates September 27th.

One-HaIf Rates September 27th.
Gov. Northen, chairman of the Georgia
State Commission, Omaha Exposition, is
arranging for a delightful excursion from
all points in Georgia to Omaha. Tickets
will be on sale at all coupon ticket offices
in Georgia, TO Omaha and return, at one
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be
sold Sept. q, good returning fifteen days
after date of sale.
The Georgia state commissioners to the
Omaha Exposition, the Georgia Press As
ISOLATION, directors of the Cotton States
and International Exposition, mayors
members of city councils, and prominent
people from Atlanta, Macon. Augusta, Sa-
vannah, Columbus Thomasville, Rome
and other Georgia cities, are arranging for
party to leave Atlanta on special train,
at $3.50 p. m, Tuesday, Sept q, via the
Nashville, Chattanooga and ST. Louis
Railway to Nashville, Louisville and
Nashville Railroad to st. Louis, Missouri
Pacific to Kansas City and Omaha.
If one hundred or more tickets can be
sold, a special train, consisting of Pull
man cars and day coaches, will be run
from Atlanta to Omaha, through, with
out change
1t is important to know how many will
join the party at Atlanta. If you desire
sleeping car accommodations write to C.
b. Walker, ticket agent, Union depot At
lanta, or ]. A. Thomas, city ticket agent
No. l North Prior street. Atlanta, for
such reservations as you may desire.
The railroad fare from Atlanta to Oma-
ha and return will be $500 Sleeping car
fare will be $3.50 for double berth from
Atlanta to Omaha.
Special train will stop, at convenient
hours. for meals route
Friday, Sept 80, has been designated by
the authorities of the Trans Mississippi
and International Exposition Company as
Georgia day"
All visitors from Georgia will assemble
at the auditorium in the forenoon. An in
teresting programme has been arranged
to celebrate the occasion. Brief addresses
will be made by prominent officers from
the state and replies to speeches of well
come by the authorities of the exposition
company.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler has been invited
by the Georgia commission to be their
guest on this occasion, and it is hoped that
he viii accept If he does, he will make
the prominent speech.
1t is hoped by the Georgia commission
ers that at least two hundred representa-
tive men and women of Georgia will form
the party and be present to do honor to
Georgia day.
For further information call upon or
write to c. e. Hartman, general passen-
ger agent, Atlanta, Ga-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
WE'RE TWO BAD BREAKS.
But the Rice Planters Hope to Hold
Back the High Waters


Last night was expected TO tell whether
the rice plantations would suffer severely
from the high water coming down the
river. added to that already in the river
from the storm in the lower territory
draining into the Savannah.
There was a more hopeful feeling, min
gled at the same time with fear, that the
water would not so high enough to do any
further material damage On the previous
night there were two bad breaks in the
bank of the Beach Hill plantation, one
about thirty feet wide and the other some
what less. The planters, who had been
watching the bank with the hope that it
would Withstand the pressure of the wa
ter, put all hands to work at once and
succeeded in preventing the breaks from
spreading, although the entire plantation
was flooded.
1t was fortunate that the tide was re-
ceding at the time that the breaks occur
red, otherwise the entire bank would prob
ably have gone. At is was the bank was
considerably weakened. Yesterday much
work was done on 1t, but it was reported
stnl leaking, and it was feared by some
that last night it might again succumb
and to a further extent. If it does not do
so II is believed that the danger to the
plantations is over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
The Pioneer Limited

Is the name of the only perfect train in
the world, now running every night be-
tween Chicago, ST. Paul and Minneapolis
via the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul
Railway-the pioneer road of the West in
adopting all improved facilities for the
safety and enjoyment of passengers. An
illustrated pamphlet, showing views Of
beautiful scenery along the route of the
Pioneer Limited, will be sent free to any
person upon receipt of 2-cent postage
stamp. Address George H. Heafford, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago, In-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
PrcnnrA tn Go

The Omaha exposition is open, every.
body is going, and if you want to keer
up with events, go too.
But no matter whether you go or stay
at home and give your friends advice
ABOUT going, remember, for their benefit
for your benefit for the benefit and com.
fort of all. that the Missouri Pacific is the
best route to take. The train service is the
best, and 1t runs direct to the grounds
which is an important thing to keep in
mind when you get TO the town.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
WILL BE GIVEN THIRTY DAYS.
North CarOIiniRns TO Have a Fur
Tough Before Mastering out.

W. - " hhNc uE-
Tough Before Mastering Ont.
Six companies of the Second North Car
DINA Infantry, United States Volunteers,
passed through the city yesterday by way
of the Plant System. The troops were
bound for Raleigh, where they are to be
given furloughs of thirty days. prepara-
tory to their being mustered out of the
service. Almost since the formation of
the camp, the North Carolnians had been
encamped at st. Simons
Two trains Were used for the trip. Sa-
vannah was reached early yesterday
morning. Coffee was procured here for
the men on both trains, and travel rations
were served. When troops are travelling
they see something of the serried side of
army life, so far as their rations are con-
cerned. What they get is cold, but that is
not the greatest trouble. Canned meats
figure almost entirely in the menu, and
the sight Of that soon becomes tiresome
40 the soldier. The coffee that is served
though in most cases it is without even
sugar or cream and often so cold that il
seems to the men as if 1t had never been
near the fire, is always welcomed, as IL
braces them up and is better than almost
anything else they get. About two hours
were spent at the Plant System depot
and the place was left Uttered with empty
cans and other trash when the trains
pulled out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
A STREET INSTRUCTED.

Complaint About the Material in
Front of the HanIey Building.
Whitaker street is INSTRUCTED in front
of the Andrew Hanley building. The old
brick and other material taken from the
burnt building has been piled in the street,
until wagons are almost unable to pass
there, even by taking to the car tracks.
Complaint has been made about the OBJ
struction. There is no apparent need for
leaving waste material on both sides the
street. and il seems from the appearance
of the surroundings that the brick piled
east of the car track is serving no other
purpose than to hinder traffic. Enough
loom for material could probably be
found on York and President streets with
out obstructing Whitaker, where there is
much more traffic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
THEY FOUGHT A DUEL.
One Man Badly Bruised and the 9th.
err In the Barracks.

err in the Barracks.
Prince Miller and Lawrence Shelman.
colored, went into the dark fields east of
the Lower cotton presses last night to
fight a duel. No particua ar weapons were
select ted but it was case of the survival
of the fittest.
When next heard from the negroes had
satisfied themselves, but Shelman receiy-
ed far the worst OF the deal His head
was severely cut. and he was removed 10
his home, No. 81 State street, east, suffer
ing the pangs of defeat, He did not care
for his injuries, the loss being that the
glories of the day went TO the other fell
low.
The police arrested Miller who was lodg.
ed behind the bars, charged with assault.
He states il was agreed to fight a duel.
and that it was to be called as soon as
they reached the spot agreed on, and their
wrath dubbed high enough to bring them
properly together.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
$2s.75 to Boston and Return

Ocean Steamship Company will sell
excursion tickets savannah to Boston,
Mass, and return for steamers sailing
Sept Is, II and 10 to New York, and Sept.
Is to Boston direct
Via New York rates will apply via
Sound Line steamers, or all rail thence
10 Boston.
Final limits of tickets Oct 2, 1SsS.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14

A tailor in Chicago accidentally swat
lowed Il needle and died as a result of the
Inflammation set up by the small needle
Little things frequently have great pow
cr, as is seen in a few small doses of the
famous Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
which, however, has an entirely different
effect from the needle in this notice The
Bitters make nervous, weak and sickly
persons strong and well again. They are
also good for dyspepsia and constipation.
-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
TWO DREpGns WORKING.
Accumulation OF sand Being Randi
~ Taken From the River.

Two dredges are now at work. one above
the city and the other below it, digging
out the shoals which have formed. The
work is being done by Mr.. Riuenhouse
Moore under the contract with him for
this class Of work. AS has been shown Nv
recent saihngs. the shoals are no serious
obstacles to commerce, but it is the policy
to remove all sand bars as fast as thew
are discovered in order to prevent any
dangerous accommodations. The river and
harbor are to be kept in first-class condi-
ton by the government and there is ant
to be considerable improvements during
the next year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup of Figs
under all conditions, makes il their favor
tie remedy To get the true and genuine
article. look for the name of the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co. printed on the bottom
Of the package. For sale by all druggists,
lad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
Inst Day Tor ncgintrntion

To-day is the last day for registration
for the state and county elections The to-
tai numbar on the list at the closing hour
yesterday was 3,i56 and the number reg
istered yesterday was g.. This was a bet
ter days business than has been done since
the registration books have been open. The
registration to-day wiE probably also be
q heavy ono
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-14
your ChoIce Atxnits Yon.

We have some beauties in Bakers, Groc-
ers and Milk Wagons for quick delivery:
strong, durable, stylish. Your choice
awaits you at prices that are beyond com
parison. Come quick before removal Oct.
/. Savannah Carriage and Wagon Co..
Broughton and Jefferson streets.-ad