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The morning news., 1898-11-15
THE GRAY ESTATE IN COURT.
An Effort to Relieve the Real Estate
From LiabiIity for Debts

Messrs. Erwin, duBignon & Chisholm,
representing the executors of the estate
of Christopher Gray, and the defendants
in the suit of H. B. Clahin Company
against Christopher Gray & Son, filed some
interesting papers in that suit in the Su-
perior Court yesterday.
The most important perhaps was a spe-
cial demurrer to the petition, which seeks
to compel the plaintiffs to amend so as 10
strike out from their petition all that part
which seeks to hold the real estate belong
ing to the estate as subject to the debts
incurred by the partnership of C. p. Gray
and James NJ. Gray. The special demur-
rer holds that Christopher Gray in his will
did not make any of his assets outside
of those employed in the business itself
responsible for the debts of the business.
1t is asserted that the assets of the es-
tate are not in any case liable for the debts
contracted in the continuation of the busl-
ness in accordance with the will, and that
these liabilities are confined exclusively to
the fund engaged in the trade and the
responsibility of the parties conducting the
business. The real estate is not part of
the partnership business, and the court is
bShEh AOi TINS IHdSOl " COIlDNl ING Dldln-
tifrs to amend their petitions so as 20
strike out the portions asserting a claim
against that part of the property.
AT the same time it is admitted in the
answer TO the petition filed also yesterday
that c. p. Gray and James NJ. Gray are
Individually liable for the indebtedness of
the firm. But there are other legatees un-
der the will. namely, Edward Gray, indi-
vidually, who is one of the executors. and
Edward Gray. as guardian for two minor
children, John c. and Arthur r. Gray. Ed
ward Gray took no part in the continua-
ton of the business of Christopher Gray
g. Son, either individually or as an execu-
tor and his liability for any OF the firms
indebtedness is therefore denied.
The conclusion is, therefore, that after
the division of the estate among the lega-
tees the portion going TO c. p. Gray and
James NJ. Gray may be held for the in
debtedness due by the firm to the plain
tiffs in the petition, but that the shares
going to the other legatees cannot be so
held. This point will doubtless result IN
considerable argument before the litigation
has been concluded.
In the answer Edward Gray makes an
individual claim against the executors for
1885, which he asks the court to decree
him.
In the case of the $500 indebtedness 10
the Planters Loan and Savings Company
of Augusta TO secure which q mortgage
was given on the store in that city, it is
claimed that this real estate is not liable
for the Indebtedness on the ground stated
the money having been borrowed for use
In the partnership business. 1t is admitted
however, that c, p. Gray and Jas. NJ.
Gray are individually liable for this
amount. and they have a share in that
property.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
Park AND TREE BUDGET READY.
1t viii De Filed at the City Exchange
by Chairman Daffin To-day.

1t VIII De Filed at the City Exchange
by Chairman Dafiin To-day.
The Park and Tree Commission made
up its budget az a meeting yesterday after
noon. The amount was not given out, but
it is understood it will not be much in ex-
cess of what the city allowed last year.
The appropriation last year was $4,000, but
the commission asked for $25, 900.
In the event the commission continues
its work, which is extremely improbable
judging from the prospective changes the
legislature may make, Ii is intended to
extend the work along all lines. 1t was
with this in view that the budget was
made out and in the event the present
commission do not do the work. their de-
sire is that their successors have suffi-
cient funds to do It.
Chairman Daffin commenced setting the
Liberty street magnolias yesterday. AS
has been stated in the Morning News,
there viii be about 1903 of them 1t is ex-
pected the street will be lined up with
them from jefferson street to the Plant
System depot within two weeks The i'm
provement is one to which residents of
Liberty street are looking with some in
terest, as the north side, where the trees
will be placed, has not yet been orna-
mented with shrubbery
The morning news., 1898-11-15
LINE TO HAVANA ASSURED.
MuDson Steamer FOlsjO From HAM
burg VIII Sail From Savannah.

MuDson Steamer FOIsjO From Ham
burg VIII Sail From Savannah.
A steamship line between Savannah and
the West Indies is assured. After several
offers to send steamers by Savannah for
passengers, bound for Cuba, the Munson
Steamship Line has decided to abandon
the project Of passenger business, and has
freight traffic
C. w. Howard & Co., Savannah agents
of the Munson Line, received a letter yes
terday stating that while the regular
steamers from New York for Cuban ports
will stop at Savannah if there are a suffi-
will not promise to take chances and in
volve the expense, unless there is an as
surance of a profitable business.
The company, however feels assured
that quite a business in freghts can be
worked up from Savannah to Havana. In
order to show the merchants of Savannah
that the Munson Line means business, it
is going TO put on a cargo steamer at
ance.
The steamship Folsjo sailed from Ham
burg Nov. for this port with a cargo
of coal and salt, which will be discharged
here. The steamer viii be put in first
class condition, after which she will be
ready to receive a general cargo for Ha-
vana. She is due to arrive about Nov. 90
The Folsjo is 1,040 tons net register. She
is 264 feet in length, breadth 96 feet and Is
feet inches depth of hold. She has triple-
expansion engines, and speeds knots
when loaded. She carries a dead weight
OF Z,5OO tons on II feet inches draught.
She is under the Norwegian flag.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
COL. ANDEL HAS RESIGNED.
Lieut.. Col. SWIFT Likely to BE Colonel
of Fourth Illinois Regiment.


The resignation Of Col. Casimir Andel
Of the Fourth Illinois Regiment has been
sent in to the Office of the adjutant gem
eral of the army through the regular mill
tary channels 1t is generally understood
that he win be succeeded in command of
the Fourth by Lieut. Col. Edwin Swift Of
the Ninth Illinois. Those who profess IA
miliarity with the situation say that Col
Swift has been indorsed by the Governor
of Illinois to succeed Col Andel.
Some weeks ago Col Andel was rein
stated in his command by the President,
pended from the service for several
months. The reinstatement came after a
few days. The court martial was held at
Jacksonville to investigate charges that
had been brought against the colonel by
field officers of The regiment. These charges
Were counter TO some that the colonel had
brought against his officers, charging them
with Conducl unbeComing officers and gen.
tlemen in having taken a certain position
with regard 20 the talked-of mastering out
Of the command. The counter charges, in
the opinion of those who sat as members
of the court were sustained, and the colo
mel was suspended in accordance with its
finding.
Lieut.. Col. Swift is regarded as one of
the best officers in the service. He is
captain in the regulars, having a troop in
the Fifth Cavalry. For some time before
the outbreak of the war he was on the
staff of the Governor of Illinois as inspec-
tor of the volunteer forces of that state.
He is very popular in Illinois, and his ap-
polntment which. 1t is understood, is rath-
er certain to be made, as Col Andefs sue
cessor, will he very veil received.
1t is claimed by officers who know him
that the efficiency of the Ninth Illinois
Regiment in military duty and drii is due
in no small measure TO Col Swift's con-
nection with it, This regiment is the only
purely volunteer command from Illinois,
having been recruited under the second
call for troops. It's ranks are full and
all the men are of fine physique This was
the regiment that got the verdict of the
onlookers as having shone above others in
the review in the park extension last Sat
urday.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
DRAINAGE woRI< DID NOT BEGIN
Contractors VIII Probably Break
Ground at Perry and Randolph.

Ground at Ferry nnd Randolph,
The house drainage work was not re-
sumed yesterday on account of the wealth
er. A large number of laborers was at
Randolph and Perry streets, where il is
proposed to begin laying eight-lnch pipe
west on Perry, but none were employed.
If the weather is favorable ground will
probably be broken this morning.
As the pipe it is intended TO use in the
outlets has not yet arrived the contractors
will probably have to delay that part of
the work short time. While this will
interfere with their plans to some extent
they will begin at the nearest places to
the outlet where the pipe on hand can be
used, and continued there until the supply
on the road arrives
Contractor Bradt, of Miles & Bradt. will
be directly in charge of the operations.
He will have an Office at some convenient
place in the next few days. where all the
FIRMS house drainage business will be
transacted. As has been stated in the
Morning News, this firm also has the con-
tract for rebuilding the Cathedral, which
will keep it busy here for some time.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
The Offerings
Last Week
AT THE CENTRAL STORE
WERE APPRECIATED.

The store was taxed to its utmost. bus
we pleased everybody and general salts
faction prevailed. We continue this week
the good work, with increased facilities
new goods and a determination 10 GIVE
EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. : HOGAN's
is SURE TO BE THE POPULAR
PLACE. See what we offer:
Satin and Gros Grain Brocaded Silks.
black, choice new designs, large, medium
and small effects well worth 81, for this
week 69c.
Black Satin Duchesse, strong and dura-
BILE all pure silk, our price soc.
Black Taffeta Silks, Swiss make, regu-
larly sold for 75c; our price Sc
Black Taffeta Silks, superior grade.
heavy rustic, regularly sold for 81; our
price soc.
Colored Silks, suitable for waists and
trimmings. Some beautiful color combina-
tions, sold everywhere for 81; this week
62lAc.
52-inch All Wool Cheviot serges, suita-
BILE for tailor made suits, for this week
59c: always sold at S5c.
45-inch All Wool Black Serge, regularly
sold for soc; for this week 39c.
52-inch All Wool Coating Serge, always
sold for S5c: this week soc.
46-inch Prestley Henrietlas black, this
week CSC; reduced from $1.50.
46-inch All Wool French Henriettas CSC;
instead of ST.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
MRS. n. /. coLDrxG's DEATH.
Passed Away Yesterday Morning Al
ter n Long and Painful Illness.

Pcssed Away Yesterday Morning A.
ter a Long and Painful Illness.
Mrs. Robert l. Colding died at her res
idense No. 100 Hall street yesterday morn
ing at $40 o'clock. after lingering ana
painful Illness. Mrs. Coldiug has been a
sufferer from consumption for more than
two years, and about a year ago her hea th
became feeble. and began slowly to de-
cline, until her death. which for The las,
two or three days had been almost mo-
mentarily expected.
Mrs. Colding was Miss Annie Mcintyre.
daughter of Mr.. Edward Mcintyre. form
erly controller Of the Central Railroad
She was married to Mr. Robert L. Cold
ing April IS, 1894. Two years later. in
May, 1885, her little boy was taken from
her by death, and the loss affected her
deeply having had ii is thought. some
effect on her health. She was a loving
and devoted wife, and in his sad bereavo-
ment the sympathy Of many friends goes
out 10 Mr.. Colding Besides her father
and husband, Mrs. Colding's sister. Mrs
X. l.. Pritchard and brother, Mr. w r
Mcintyre survive her
The funera. will take place from the res
ideuce on Eall street at 1880 O'Clock this
afternoon, and The interment viii be al
Laurel grove.
The morning news., 1898-11-15

WE'RE DECLARED BANkRUPTS.
Meetings of Creditors I'm Several
Cases to BE Held.

Meetings of Creditors I'm Several
Cases to BE Held.
Messrs. Sconyers and Edwards, of Clax-
ton, Tattnan county were yesterday ad-
judged bankrupts by Judge A. II. Mac
Donen, referee in bankruptcy, the judg-
ment applying 10 them individually and
as a firm. A meeting of the creditors of
the firm and it's members has been called
for Nov. 30. at the office of the referee at
No. Bryan street, east. There is num-
ber of creditors of these parties in Sa-
vannah.
In the case of e. Haskell an application
for discharge in bankruptcy was filed with
the referee. Only one creditor appeared
and proved his debt, and it is presumed
that no one win object to his discharge.
In the case of X. w. Hammond of Lib
erty county, application to be declared a
voluntary bankrupt, the attorneys and
creditors have agreed to await the pro-
mitigation of rules and forms by the Su-
preme Court.
Jennings Bros, OF Jennings, Fla, have
also been declared voluntary bankrupts by
Judge MacDonell, and a meeting of their
creditors has been called for Dec. 5. There
is a large number of the creditors of this
firm. and of its individual members in Sa-
vannah The same course was taken in the
case of F. ]. Dudley & Co., in which firm
7. A. Jennings was a partner.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
ANOTHER ON SUSPICION.
Detectives Have Marion Stokes as
POcketbOolx Snntcher.


POcketbOOl< Snotcher.
Marion Stokes, a colored newsboy was
arrested by the detectives yesterday charg-
ed with snatching a pocketbook from Mrs
P. F. Gleason on Abercorn street the other
night. The detectives have traced the pos
session of the silk satchel Mrs. Gleason
carried to the newsboy
The satchel had been left on the stoop
of Mr.. Joseph Hulls residence. No. Nc
Donough street. west. 1t was wrapped in
q copy of the Morning News. The fact
was reported to Chief McDermott, after
which it was decided TO arrest Stokes on
suspicion.
When questioned about the satchel
Stokes explained that he found IL in front
of Mr.. Hulrs residence and thinking il
belonged there, wrapped il in the paper he
delivered. He said he thought this the
easiest and safest way to leave the satcn.7l
where he thought it belonged The detect
ives will investigate further. Joseph
Beck the other negro arrested on suspi-
cion, has been released.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
THE OLD BOARD REELECTED.
Cotton Exchange Makes No Change
in Officers.

Cotton Exchange Makes No Change
in Officers.
The Savannah Cotton Exchange held Its
annual election yesterday, AS was indi~
Gated in Fridays Morning News might oe
the case, the officers and directors were re-
elected for the ensuing year. Some scat
tering complimentary votes were cast but
otherwise the election was unanimous.
This is somewhat out of the usual order
but it having been learned that Mr.. John
II. Hunter, the vice president, would de-
cline an election TO the presidency, a sug-
gestion that the whole board be reelected
met with general favor.
The officers and directors of the ex-
change are as follows:
President-Henry T. Williams
Vice President-Johu II. Hunter.
Directors-C. b. Malone John Flannery,
II. Weber. j. NJ Barnard. Jr. c. A. Shear
son. J. p. Williams, w. w. Gordon, c. G.
Bell, John Nisbet.
The election was presided over by
Messrs. e. NJ. Hopkins, Alex Thessmar
and w. G. Harrison. H. b. Duckworth,
w. T. Hopkins and W. G. Fslrrison were
elected inspectors Of the next election.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
MAY NOMINATE SOON.
LibcraIitc Leader Thinks Political
Situation VIII CrystalIize shortly.

LibcraI1tc Leader Thinks Political
Situation VIII CrystalIize shortly
1t is believed the Liberal Club will take
steps toward the nomination of a candi-
date for mayor within two weeks. BY
that time political matters will have be-
gun to warm up, il is thought, and the
clubs campaign policy will in measure
have been defined.
A prominent Liberalite, who is regarded
as a leader, said yesterday that he was
not prepared to make any statement as
to probable developments Owing 70 his
recent absence from the city he said he
was not fully up in local politics, al
least not well enough to predict what
course viii likely be pursued in making
the nomination, or who will be candidates
for it,
Judging from what we hear every day,
however" he said, 1T seems probable To-
cal matters will begin TO crystalline short
ly. While the Liberal Club is not active
just now. l should judge It's leaders will
begin within two or three weeks at the
outside to arrange for the nomination.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
SCHOOL BOARDS BRIEF SESSION.
supt. Ashmore's Report About Only
Matter Considered.

The November meeting Of the Board Of
Education was held last night at the Chat
ham academy The members present were
Col George A. Mercer, Capt. Henry Blum.
Messrs. J. r. saussy, John R. F. Tattnan.
NJ. A. O'Byrne, P. A. Stovall and Lee Roy
Meyers
There was but little business of import
ance considered by the board. and after
a short session it adjourned. The monthly
report of Superintendent Ashmore, setting
forth the condition of the schools and
showing the satisfactory nature of school
matters was submitted. II gave COM
parative statement of the enrolment in the
schools now as compared with correspond
ing period Of last year. The increase above
last year was given as $50 pupils.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
GEN. M'GL AsHAN's LECTURE.
VIII Speak on the Battle of Gettys-
burg Tonight.

Gen, p. McGlashan will deliver a lee
ture at the Savannah Volunteer Guards
Hall tonight on the subject, THE Battle
of Gettysburg, and Longstreet's Charge" 8"
Gen. McGlashan is president of the Con-
federate Veterans Association of Savan-
nah and was major of The Fiftieth Geor-
gia Regiment, which he led into the fight.
During the fight the regiments colonel was
killed, and Cen McGiashan took com
mand Of the regiment.
Gen Lee and his staff and Cen Gordon
will attend the lecture, which will begin at
$50 o'clock.
The public. and especially the soldiers.
are most cordially invited to attend.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
NO CHANGE IN HOSPITAL SITE.
Location at EstiII Avenue and Bull
Street Finally Approved.

Location at EStiil Avenue and Bull
Street Finally Approved.
The site at Estill avenue and Bull street,
as originally intended, will be used for the
army hospital. A telegram was received
yesterday by Col. w. H. Forwood, assis-
ant surgeon general, from the office of
the surgeon general at Washington, finally
accepting the location.
Night before last Col. Forwood tee
graphed Washington that, in his opinion,
the objections that had been made against
the site by an officer were not of a charac-
ter 10 condemn it. He further reported
that he would spend yesterday in the in
spection of other sites The surgeon gen.
eral, however, was perfectly satisfied with
the report as submitted, and the dispatch
came to Col. Forwood of the acceptance OF
the site an time to make il unnecessary
for him to pay his contemplated visits to
other sites.
AS was expected, some little change in
the location of the buildings for the hos
pital on the tract has been decided upon.
They will be moved to the southwark
about 200 feet from where they were in
tended to stand, a greater distance from
Estin avenue and the noise and smoke of
the trains on the line of the Plant System
thus being secured. To admit of this be-
ing done another tract of land has to be
secured from Miss Culver, who owns sew
enty-nine acres along the White Bluff road
to the south of the location for the hospi-
tai All this land, though only some
twelve acres of it will be used, will be
leased at a rental of $500 a year. This
added to that the government will pay for
the original tract, will run the rental for
the hospital site TO 800 per annum. The
. entire tract owned by Miss Culver is taken
in order that the government may control
it and prevent its occupancy by any ten
ants that might prove Objectionable in the
vicinity of the hospital
The quartermasteF generals considera-
ton of the bids for the construction and
plumbing of the hospital buildings will
now probably be given in Washington,
and it will not be long before the contrac-
tors will know which of them will get the
work. When the question of the site came
up the quartermaster general put the bids
aside, pending the decision of the surgeon
general in the matter
The morning news., 1898-11-15
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Several Divorce Cases Filed for the
December Term.

severaI DiYorce Gases Filed for the
December Term.
To-day is return day in the Superior
Court. It is expected that some few cases
viii be filed though, the number has fallen
off largely in recent years. Return day ia
fixed always twenty days before the begin
ming Of the term which in this case will
be on Nov. ).
Two or three divorce cases were fled m
the Superior Court yesterday. EIizabetb
Houston sues Benjamin Houston for di-
vorce on the statutory grounds of inddel-
lily. James Nelson brought suit for divorce
against Sophia Nelson for desertion. and
the same ground is responsible for the suit
Of shadweN Wilson against Maggie wiz
son.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
FUNERAL OF ALFRED MoFFAT.
OeIethorpe Light Infantry Paid a
Soldiers Tribute.


Soldiers Tribute.
The funeral of the late Alfred Moffatt
took place yesterday afternoon, the ser
vices being held at st. PauIs Episcopal
church. The deceased was an employe of
the Savannah. Florida and Western car
shops. He was stricken with pneumonia
and died Sunday AZ the home of his moth
CIR, Mrs. w. A. Momatt on Duffy street
Al the funeral the service was read bv
Rev. j. L. Scully The hymns Jesus
Lover Of My Sou" and There is a Blessed
Home" wete sung by the choir.
Many sympathiZng friends attended me
service at the cemetery. and numerous
floral tributes completely hid the mound
from view. The Oglethorpe Light In
fantry, Of which The deceased was cor
poral attended in a body and fired three
yolleys over the grave.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
A DROP IN NOVELTY SUITS.

All of our 50 and $40 Novelty Suits, some
beautiful color combinations, this week
only $4.9S.
Black silk Velvet, suitable for trim
mings, for this week Csc; usual price $125.
Heavy Astrakhan, suitable for children's
cloaks and Jackets 60-inch wide, beautiful
colorings, CSC, instead of s1.5O.
72-inch Bleached Damask. satin finish,
for this week 75c; instead of ST.
72-inch Bleached Damask, superior fln-
ish, csc; instead of $l.25.
The morning news., 1898-11-15
CHIEF auARTERMAsTER OF CUBA
Gen. Humphrey and Detail of OIL
GERS on Their Way to Havana.

GERS On their way TO havana.
Gen. c. +. Humphrey, assistant general
quartermaster of the army passed through
the city yesterday morning by the Florida
Central ana Peninsular for Tampa. there
70 take the steamer for Havana. He was
accompanied by a number of officers, all
OF whom viii be assigned to duty ia Cuba
The party travelled in a private car.
Gen Humphrey was in Savannah sew
eral days ago, having been here for some
little time looking after the depot of quar-
termaster supplies and the arrangements
for the sailing Of the transports. HIS
assignment to duty in Cuba is as chief
quartermaster Of the island. His head
quarters will be at Havana.
The morning news., 1898-11-15

Mrs. Youngish-"On, Bob. what shall I
do? Baby is crying because 1 won't LEI
him pull all the fur off my new muff."
Mr.. Noungish-'Wel. that's all right.
Give him the cat!'-Tik- k-Bils.
The morning news., 1898-11-15

DIgestine cures indigestion and dyspep-
sia. No dieting. Cures while you eat. An
drugcists.-ad
The morning news., 1898-11-15
You should Know

What Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to do
for those who have impure and impover-
shed blood. 1t makes the blood rich ana
pure. and cures scrofuia. salt rheum. dys-
pepsia. catarrh, rheumatism, nervousness.
If you are troubled with any ailment caus-
ed or promoted by impure blood take
Hoods Sarsaparilla at once.
The morning news., 1898-11-15

Hoods Pills are prompt and efficient
sasy to take, easy to operate.-ad.