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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
THE CENTRAL's DIRECTORS.
Their Quarterly Meeting Held at the
Presidents ONCE.

The directors of the Central of Georgia
Railway Company held their quarterly
meeting yesterday in the office of Presl-
dent II. NJ. Conner. or the out-of-town di-
rectors, there were present Messrs. S. r..
Jacques and J. f. Hanson of Macon. NJ
b. Harold of Americas, G. Gunby Jordan
Of Columbus and Evan p. Howell of All
lanta.
I'VE didn't do anything of public inter-
est" one of the directors said after the
meeting, but there is no doubt about the
fact that the property is in fine condition
and Is doing well I tell you. that vice
president we've got IS hustler. He
knows how to handle the property and he
knows how to make friends for it, Some
of the Improvements he has made are
wonderful. No, we did nothing you can
say anything about. Simply routine, that
was all"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
PARK COMMISSIONS REoRGAN1zED.
DR.. stone Continued as President.
Other COmmission's Plans

Other Commissions Plans.
The Park and Tree Commission met yes
terday afternoon and reorganized for the
ensuing two years by re-electing the old
officers, DR.. George H. Stone. chairman;
Mr.. George J. Baldwin. vice chairman, and
Mr. w. w. Gordon, Jr., secretary.
The meeting was held at DR.. Stones
residence, he having recovered sufficiently
to sit up, but being too weak to leave the
house
Messrs Gordon, Ellis and Daff1n were
present, besides DR.. Stone, Mr.. Baldwin
being out of the city.
The members discussed park and tree
questions at some length, but no action
of special interest was taken. With the
small appropriation given the commission
this year it will be able to do little else
besides attend to its regular work Its
efforts will be chiefly devoted to doing this
in the best manner possible. Especial at
tention will be given to identifying the
parks and squares. The work of tree
planting is now going on. As the time is
short as many trees as possible will be
planted before spring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
CADETS TO GET MEDALS.
Sharpshooters and Marksmen,s
Badges to BE Awarded Next Week.

SharDshooters and Markamen,s
Badges to Be Awarded Next Week.
The annual meeting of the Savannah Ca
diets was held last night at the First Reg
iment armory. There was, as is usual with
the assemblies of the company, a large
attendance. The business consisted in the
reception of the reports for the year. They
showed the companys financial condition
to be excellent and that great interest in
their duties have been manifested bv the
members.
The report of First Sergeant J. C. Tyson
on the attendance of the company for the
year was particularly satisfactory. This
had been compiled with great care. If
showed that fifteen men had attained a.
percentage of 100 in attendance The
names of these members have already
been published by the Morning News. The
percentage of attendance of members who
have retired during the year was shown
to have been 7lIa. The percentage of those
who joined during the year was given as
50 3-5. The members who attended during
the entire year made an average of Ss nor
cent. The average for the whole company
ran to the excellent figure of 81 10 per
cent.
The roster shows that there are three
officers, fifty-six enlisted men and five
who are reserve enlisted
Next Monday night ii Is probable that
the sharpshoote~s pins and the rnarl,e-
mems buttons will be given out Those
which should have been received some time
ago from the state have not arrived SO
1t was decided to order some from the
manufacturers in order that the riflemen
might not be kept waiting. Only those
who won the pins and buttons last wear
for the first time will be given them. The
bars that are added to the pins unon suc-
cessive records being made, will be await
ed from the state. There are many mon
of the Cadets who have a long string of
the bars for craftsmanship, as well "a
those for attendance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11

then be out on the road soliciting orders.
His was the only dissenting voice, how
ever, when the vote was taken, so that the
adoption Of the time agreed upon was
practically unanimous
All Of the merchants seemed to think that
the rate acceeded to by the officials was
just, and that it is sufficiently low 10 in
duce people to visit Savannah at the time
OF the convention. They held a meet ting
among themselves after the railroad men
had concluded their talks, and agreed that
they would take no further action in the
matter until after they have heard from
the conference committee. They feel that
there is nothing to be done until they
learn whether the rate viii be granted, as
the gala week cannot be held unless the
people can visit the city at but a slight
cost in so far as railroad fare Is con-
cerned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
PEST HOUSE IN A BAD WAY.
Has Not Been "A Patient There in Sew
en- Years.

en- Years.
Pest House Keeper NJ. A. Fahey was in
the city yesterday and made report to
Health Officer LeHardy upon the condi-
ton of the pest house. The report shows
the property to be in very bad condition.
Keeper Fahey states chat the house of
detention has gone to ruin, and is a com
plete wreck. The roof leaks, the blinds are
off and the glass is Qua of the windows
The storms of recent years have done
much damage TO the property, which has
never been repaired. In fact, the condi-
ton of the building, as described by Mr..
Fahey, is not such as TO make il an in
wiling place for few weeks stay for a
chance victim of smallpox.
The pest house is four miles east of the
city, in a spot remote from travel. There
has not been a case of smallpox under
detention there since 1891, when Savannah
had a few cases of the disease
The city formerly paid the keeper $50 a
month but the job was such a perfect
slnecure that the pay was cut down two
years ago to SIS a month, which is paid
to The keeper simply as a caretaker.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
Invited TO the ola GUARD Rail-.

The twenty-one Savannah militiamen
who went to Sea Girt, n. j., to represent
Georgia in the rifle matches have received
invitations to attend the anniversary re-
ception Of the Old Guard of New York
city, commanded by Maj. S. Ellis Briggs
and organized in 1926. The reception is 20
be at the Metropolitan Opera House in
New York city. The members of the Sa-
vannah team are all business men and il
is doubtful If any of them can make the
trip. Nevertheless they warmly appreciate
the courtesy shown them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
THE VICE-CONsULsHIP.
The British Consul at Charleston Ex-
pected to Act Soon.

1t is expected that permanent British
vice consul for Savannah will be APP
pointed within about month Since Oct
%, 1897. Justice Samuel Reynolds has been
acting in that capacity under appoin tmenr
of the British consulate at Charleston
Justice Reynolds having acted temporarily
on a former occasion
The appointment will be made by the
British consul at Charleston, and the APP
pointee must be a British subject 1t is
for that reason that Justice Reynolds can
not serve. Among the applicants, 1t Is
said are Messrs. \. e. Horrock. Robert
Ellington, Murray Stewart, Joseph Rick
EFT and others. The position is a very de-
sirable one in many respects, paying
something like 81 500 a year. Ii IS said
the consul at Charleston will come over
and make the appointment within three
or four weeks. Nothing has ever been
heard from eX-Vice-Consul Robertson
since his hurried departure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
Indigent Pensioners, claim.

Eight INDECENT Confederate soldiers call.
ed at the office of the Ordinary yesterday
in accordance with the request, and sim.
ed applications for their pensions for 1898
The applications will be forwarded al ono
and it is expected the checks viii no here
within a short time. There are more nan
sioners in the other classes than In this
one, but their claims go in at a later date
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11

FUNERAL OF ROBERT II. GRAY.
Impressive Services at the Church
and Grave.

The funeral of the late Robert H. Gray
took place yesterday afternoon from Trim
ity Methodist Church. Mr. Gray died in
New York last Thursday, and his re-
mains were brought to Savannah for
burial.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Robb White, assisted by Rev. J. II.
Scruggs. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
George w. Dwelle Milton Cooper, Jr..
Thomas Youmans Robert Dreamer and
Messrs. Huff and Pead The hymns were.
Just As l AM" Rock of Ages" and
Nearer Ny God to Thee"
At the grave fourteen girls from Savnn-
nah Female orphan Asylum sang There
Is a Home Beyond the Sky The grave
was covered with beautiful flowers placed
by loving hands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
MAKING RETURNS SLOWLY.

Only Eight Days Left to See the As
SCISSORS.
The tax assessors report that the tax
returns are coming in very slowly. ONLY
about one-fourth the usual number of re-
turns have come in so far, ana the time
has more than half expired
The time for making returns expires
Jan 20, and as there is a holiday ana .
Sunday included in this time, only eirbt
days are left in which TO make returns
. The assessors will adhere strictly 10 tho
letter of the law, which requires thar ali
who fail to make returns shall be double
taxed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
oGLErHoRPE's VACANT OFFICES.
New Captain and Lieutenant to Re
Chosen

The committee appointed some time ago
by the oslethorpe Light Infantry to con-
slider suitable material and render re-
port upon the vacancies in their list of
officers did not report last night ar the
meeting Of the company. An extension
was asked for and granted, and the COM
mittoe win probably make its report "A
the meeting next Monday night. The va
eeancies are the captaincy aud the first
lieutenancy The first was caused by the
resignation of Capt. e. II. McI,aws and
the second by that Of Lieut. c. E. Law.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11

The World Almanac, Tribune Almanac
New York Clipper Annual, Church Alma
nae, Hicks Almanac, and a vario.,, -
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News Depot, No. 45 Bull street,-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11

A Cough, Cold or Sore Throat should
not be neglected. Browns Bronchial
Troches are a simple remedy and give
prompt relief. % cents a box.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
oak, Pine and LiRI,twoo,

All sizes AMI lengths. for sale bv p n
Cassels. Office and yard. 70S Gwinneti
street, east. Telephone Tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11
WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
SIDE TRIPS

are made feature by the Southern
Railway. Tourists and all patrons OF
the Southern Railway have most care
flu attention at the hands of its many
representatives, who are fully in
formed on all subjects incident 10
travel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11

George Dyer will be tried tomorrow OF
the charge of numbering William Titcom-
Christmas night a year ago. Dyer ha
had one trial The result being a mistrial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-11

l. NJ. Falk was reappointed a CONNER.
cial notary public by Judge Falligant yes
terdav.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
HOW THEY LOVE LEE.
The Consul General Too Good an
Anne rican to Suit the Spaniardn.

The Consul General Too Good nm
merican to Suit the Spaniards.
Madrid, March 10. - The impartial
devotes it's leading article to the
United State sconsul general in Cuba.
Gen. Lee. 1t remarks that he is
''factor in the Cuban problem to which
sufficient attention has not been paid"
adding: 'ln no capital of Europe
would a full blown ambassador be al
lowed to do what this consular agent
INDUCES in with impuity in Cuba.
This gentleman let's no chance go by
of showing in what quarter lies his
sympathies and good will. Does any
difficulty arise between his country
and Spain he increases it; does fric-
ton arise between the two countries,
he does his best to add to it; his re-
ports are always hostile to our country
and very often full Of falsehood. The
insurgents look upon him as a pro-
tector, the Spaniards as an enemy. 1t
is, therefore. not surprising that Eng
lish, French and German papers have
frequently asked why does not Spain
request the United States to replace
an official who, far from being bond
of union between the two countries. is
an OPEN element of discord and strife"
That is the question we ask, too. Is
our government so timid and fright
ened that it dare not present a petit
ton to a government with which it as
sures it is on friendly terms? If that
friendship really existed the United
States would find no difficulty in re-
lieving an official who, far from i'm
proving that friendship, does his level
best daily to interrupt it,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
souri, retains its new name Of the de-
partment of the Lakes.
LEAVES HAVANA.
The Court of Inquiry Returns to
Key West.


The Court of Inquiry Returns to
Key West.
Havana, March 1.-THE MangrOve,
with the court of inquiry on board,
has sailed for Key West. Capt. Samp-
son, president Of the board, assured
the Associated Press correspondent
that the decision to leave Havana was
not reached until afternoon, after a
consultation Of the members. 1t was
decided that while further testimony
might be obtained here, this was not
sufficiently likely to justify a longer
stay. The court can return If the
divers or wreckers make discoveries
that add to tho stock of knowledge
now gathered. The plans of the sub
merged wreck, In the preparation Of
which Ensign Powelson has had n
large share, are very elaborate, and
Capt. Sampson says the testimony and
records of the. divers are very full.
The greater part of the investigation
that remains will consist. unless the
court returns here, of q careful study
of the plans. The court has no
prophecy to make as to the further
duration of its sittings or as to when
or where the findings will be pro-
mulgated. Capt. Sigsbee will prob
ably remain here with Lieut.. Com
mander Wainwright to superintend
the wrecking on behalf of the govern
ment. Chaplain Chadwick is expected
to remain to care for any bodies that
may be recovered. At least no orders
lave been received to the contrary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
sHRouDED In MYSTERY.
Conduct Of the Court of Inquiry
Cauaea Conn emf.

Conduct OF the Court of Inquiry
Causes Comment.
Key West, Fla, March 1S.-The ar.
rival Of the court of inquiry at Ha-
vana on the Mangrove was not unex-
pected, but the extreme mystery which
has surrounded the behavior of its
members during the day is in strong
contrast with their former conduct at
Kew West. The most definite state
ment Obtainable was from n member
of the court who, after STIMULATING
that his name should be suppressed.
said: II do not know whether we will
hold session, but suppose we will"
Among naval officers and others it is
generally believed that the court Of
inquiry has come to the definite con-
clusion that the explosion was ex-
ternal and that the court is now only
busted iver minor technical details.
This, however, is only an opinion and
Of no further importance for, with the
exception Of the members Of the court,
Rear Admiral Sicard and Commander
West, no one here has any real cue to
the final decision. One Of the officials
Of the Maine said to the correspond
cnt: Il believe the Maine was blown
up from the outside. but judging from
the questions asked by members of the
court when previously here, am ut
terly unable to ascertain whether they
Lave even countenanced such a solu-
ton Of the disaster. l have talked
with fellow officers, and basing their
opinions on the character of the ques-
tions asked, they, too, were bound to
confess that they We're just as much
In the dark"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
FINDINGS OF THE COURT.
Report, Expected to Reach Wash
ingtOn This Week.

Report. Expected to Reach Wash
ington This Week.
st. Paul, March 19.-The Washing
ton correspondent OF the Pioneer Press
says:
The most important piece of real
news finds it's way out through
strictly confidential personal source.
Judge Advocate Mark, of the Maine
court of inquiry. will be in Washing
ton this week. He notified friend to
that effect in confidential letter. He
does not state whether he is coming
alone or whether the other members
CT the court of inquiry will be with
him. If he comes alone he will TN
doubtedly bring the report with him.
If his associates accompany him sew
eral days may elapse after their ar
rival in Washington before they re-
port their findings. If any one sup
poses. that Spain is sitting quietly by
during these days of serious tension
and letting the United States do all the
work Of preparing for war he is in
error. Last June her navy contained
three effective warships to our seven.
To-day she has eight to our six. Three
of ours, it is true. are superior to any
thing in her navy, but in numerical
strength she has forged ahead of us.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
AN EXTERNAL EXPLOSION.
No Reason to VhanEe the Belief
That the Court Will So Decide.

No Reason to VhanEe the Belief
That the Court Will So Decide.
HAVANA, March 1S.-With the de-
parture of the court of inquiry after u
second visit to the scene of the wreck
of the Maine the tension grows seri-
Gus. The court is nearly ready to re-
port Unless there are new discover
les here, which is unlikely. there is
nothing to be done but for the men,
bers to seclude themselves in the Iowa
and formulate the convictions already
firmly held. There is no reason to
change the belief that the court will
find that the disaster was caused bv
an explosion. outside the Maine, but
it's members have been as secret as the
grave. The chief officers have been
absolutely discreet, while the talk of
the divers has been contradictory.
From numerous bits of evidence that
come out during the three weeks ex-
animation. it seems as sure as any
thing in this latitude can be, that the
plans before the court show that the
ship was broken in two and the for
ward part rent asunder by an eX-
ploSion from the outside.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
NORTHWEST NEWS.
CHAMpLA1N INDICTED.
The COrrupter Of Young Boys Wi
Soon Be Placed ON Trial,

The Corrupter Of Young Boys VIII
Soon Be Placed ON Trial.
Cedar Falls, Iowa, Specialize
Blackhawk county grand Jury has re-
turned a large number Of indictments,
among the number being four against
Fred Champlin, who created sensa-
ton last January by abducting Earl
Coleman. the little son of Presiding
Elder Coleman at Cedar Falls, and re
sisting 1t lhe point Of a revolver, cap
ture by officers and mob. Shortly at
ter his arrest he made a sensational
confession. He led a. double life for
some years, in which he had been en-
gagged ccrrupting small boys for inn
moral purposes. Indictments are
along the line of this confession, one
being for abduction and three for
sodonly. The case will come up this
term Of court, probably next week.
Evidence Of his guilt is. Overwhelming
and conviction is assured. At the re-
quest of the authorities of the Metho-
dist conference Champlain has just
withdrawn his name from the church
roll, he having been an active member
prior to the discovery of his various
crimes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
THE TMARKnTs.
Latest Quotations FROM Gratis aM0
Live stock CentePn. i5i n

Latest Quotations FROM Gratis an0s
Live stock Centers.
st. Paul. March 10. Wheat No. Z
Northern, 96 1-2@97 1-2c; No. 2 North
ern, 92@94c. Corn - No. yellow,
2S@28 1-2c; No. 3, ~ 1-2@2Sc. Oats
No. 3 white, 27@27 1-2c; No. 3, 25 Ia
634c. Barley and Rye-Sample bar
ley, 32@38c; No. 2 rye, 47@4Sc; No. 3
rye, 45@46c. Seeds-No. / fax, SLID
@1.2O; timothy, $1@1.3O; red clover, S.
@3.6O.
Chicago, March 10. = Wheat - No.
2 red, $1.O2; No. 3 red, 9O@97c;
No. 2 hard. 92c; No. hard, 85@87c;
No. 1 Northern spring, $1.O2. Corn
No. 2. 2Sc; No. 8, q 1-2c. Oats-No.
2, 25 1-8c; No. 3, "a 3-4@25c.
Duluth, March 19.-Wheat-Cash No.
1 hard, 80 1-2c; No. l Northern, Csc;
No. Northern. 92c; No. spring, SIC:
to arrive. No. hard, $1.OO 1-2; No. I
Northern, 99c; May, No. 1 hard.
80 1-2c; No. Northern, CSC; July, No.
1 hard. SO lac; No. 1 Northern,
81 1-2c; September, No. hard, 70 14c;;
No. Northern, 76 SIC. Oats, 25@26c;
rye. 4Sc; barley, 81 1-2c; fax, $1.21;
corn, % 1-2c.
Minneapolis, March 19-Wheat-May
opened Mt 80 lac and closed at IS lac;
July opened Mt 80 Use and closed mt
50 3-Sc. On track-No. hard, 80 3-4c;
No. / Northern, SO lac; No. 2 North
ern, 95 lac.
Milwaukee, March 19-Flour steady.
Wheat quiet; No. Northern, 99c; No.
spring, 92@I93c; May, $1.O1 "a. Rye
lower; No. 1, ~ 1-4c. Barley firm; No.
2, 42c; sample steady ut 35@41 1-2c.
Chicago, March 10. - Hogs - Light,
So. 7G@3.9O; mixed, $3.75@3.95; heavy,
80. 75G4.O5; rough, $3.75@3SO. Cattle
- Beeves. $3.9O@5.50; cows and
heifers, $2.2O@4.4O; Texas steers. $500
@4.5O: stockers and feeders, $500
45O. Sheep - Natives, $3.10N.6O:
Westerns, $3.5O@4.5O; lambs. $4@5.5O.
Twin City Stock Yards, March 10
Hogs, $3.72 1-2M3.S2 II. Cattle-Cows,
$a.25@3.5o; steers, $4.s5; stockers,
4.25Gi4.3O."
South ST. Paul, March 10. - Hogs
So. 65@3.S5. Cattle-Stockers, $3.50
400; steers, S4@4.65; bulls, $2.6O@2.75:
cows. 50 4O@3.40. Sheep. $3,25M4.90.
Sioux City, Iowa, March 19.-Hogs-
$3.65M3.75. Cattle-Canners, So; heif-
ers. $3.6O@4; COWS, $3.G5: bulls, $500
M3.4O: stockers, $4.20@4.5O; yearlings,
$40l4.7O; calves, $4.GO@4.95. Sheep.
$3.50M4.25. .-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
WAS A QUIET DAY.
No Dispatches of Disturbing Nature
Received at CEpitOl.

No Dispatches of Disturbing Nature
Received at Capitol.
Washington, March Is. - Yesterday,
unlike last Sunday when the published
statements of the desire for the recall
of Gen. Lee and the protest of the
Spanish government against sending
war vessels with relief supplies to
Cuba caused such excitement amon,
official circles. was comparatively
quiet. There had been no information
bearing on the doings Of the court OF
inquiry on the Maine explosion re-
,ccived during the day or any other dis.
patches calculated to cause conferences
between the heads Of the various de-
Dartments. There We're Il number OF
the experts Of the war department
ordnance Office ut their desks for Il
short time during the morning to at
tend to some pressing matters. while
at the navy department the board on
auxiliary cruisers held a final meeting
preparatory to the departure OF the
special board to New York. Secretary
Long was ut the navy department for
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
DEBs' COLONY.

Located Near Belfast. Washington-
Town to Be Established.
Tacoma, Wash, Social. The CO.
operative commonwealth founded by
Eugene V. Debs has located colony of
it's followers a few miles west of Bel
fast, in Skagit county, this state.
eighty members have arrived, over
half of whom are men whose families
remain in the East. They come to look
the field over and select locations.
They form an intelligent and thrifty
looking company and do not appear to
be afraid of toll. The party is made
up Of men from Chicago, st. Louis.
Maine, Michigan and Washington, D..
g. A town will be established. sur
rounded by small farms.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
LOST IN STORM.

Marin cite, Wis, Man Believed to
Have Perished.
Marinette, Wis, Special.-A biz
card has been raging here for twelve
hours, and a foot of snow has fallen.
Levi Moberg, young man subject to
epilepsy, disappeared and is supposed
to be lost in the storm. His home is
in the outskirts Of the city, and it is
supposed that he was taken with a
fit and now lies buried in the snow
somewhere, -