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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

AFTER A PIECE OF THE ISLAND.
Governments Efforts to Get a Light
house ON st. GATHERINGS.

Governments Efforts to Get a Light
house ON st. GATHERINGS.
The suit of the United States against
Jacob Rauers, came up before Judge
Speer in the United States Court yester-
day on a motion 10 appoint appraisers for
the condemnation of a portion of the
northern end of st. GATHERINGS Island for
lighthouse purposes.
To this petition the defendant, through
his attorneys, Messrs. w. w. Gordon, Jr.,
and s. B. Adams, entered a plea of res
judicata alleging that the cause had al
ready been determined, since the court dis
missed a petition for the same purpose
filed by a former district attorney, Maj
w. T. Gary.
The first argument was made by Mr.
Marion Erwin for the government and he
was followed by Mr.. Gordon. These two
arguments took up the entire session of
the court, and the case will be continued
this morning. Mr.. Adams will speak this
morning, and the case will be concluded by
Mr.. Erwin.
The government holds, in answer to the
plea filed by the defendant that the former
petition which was dismissed by the court
did not allege as required by law, the
particular statute under which the con-
demnation of property for lighthouse pur-
poses is authorized, where efforts to make
a purchase fail Mr.. Erwin, in his petit
ton, has SET forth this statute as well
as other laws connected with the matter.
and takes this position that this presents
new subject matter for the consideration
of The court, and that in effect the petit
ton is really a new one.
The defense contends that while the stat
ute providing for condemnation was not
set forth in the former petition, it was
frequently referred to by Mai w. T.
Gary in his argument, and for that rea-
son 1t is commended that the matter was
passed upon by the court just the same
as If it had been part of the subject mat
ter of the petition There are other points
in the case which will likely be presented
to-day
The government seems particularly de-
sirous of securing this piece of land for
the erection of the proposed lighthouse.
since 1t has been determined in the opin-
ion of the lighthouse board that it is nee
essary for the good of the service. Mr..
Rauers objected to having his island in
terfered with in any way, and does nor
want any outsiders upon it, whether they
be government lighthouse keepers or what
not.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
COL. BARR INDIsPOsED.
Court Martial Heard Only Two
Witnesses on ST, Patrick's Day.

Mr.. Alfred Hirt Of Greencastle, Ind,
dealer IN slaves, reached the city yester-
day morning to testify in the case against
Capt. o. M. Carter. Col. Barr called him
as the first witness.
The story OF the S132 10 for the use of the
diving outfit belonging to the snagboat
Toccoa is a most familiar one, and that is
the story Mr.. Hirt was called on to unfold.
He had a sunken boat he said, and secur-
ed the services of a government snagboat
to aid in raising it. He thought he had
paid the claim for the use OF the boat, but
there was an additional claim for 1872. 10 for
a dying outfit which he kept for some
time. At the request of the Judge Advo-
cate, Mr.. Hirt produced the check by
which he had paid the amount, and this
after being read in evidence was returned
to him.
The defense had no questions to ask Mr..
Hirt, and after travelling $50 miles, his
examination was concluded in less than
1--WE minutes. On leaving the stand Mr..
Hirt walked by the table where Capt.
Carter sat, shook hands, and for a mo-
ment chatted with him most pleasantly.
Samuel T. Denning of Augusta identi-
ned fascine taken from the first jetty
below Augusta. Ga, which was built by
Capt. A. j. Twiggs. II was a fascine of
heavy rods. There were others in the
jetty of the same character. Photograph
of the fascines and jetties near Augusta
were introduced in evidence.
Denning, who Is a contractor. said he
had never done any river work, and lad
not constructed any fascines himself. A
passing band playing a lively Itch of
March air for a moment interrupted the
proceedings.
In answer to questions from Mr.. Blair,
the witness said he had seen the fascines
quite frequently. He took two stakes
from the fascine. They looked like quar-
tered stakes. Other witnesses had testl-
fled that no split stakes were allowed in
the work at ALL
When asked who employed him, Denning
said he was standing on the wharf at
Augusta, when Capt. Alfred ]. Twiggs
came up with a telegram from Capt. Gill
lette asking him to get out one of his fas-
cines and ship it down TO Savannah on the
steamer Ethel. Capt. Twiggs asked him
to get the fascine out and the two of
them went together and took ID from the
first jetty.
At the conclusion of this testimony Col.
Barr stated to the court that he was phys
ically unable TO go on with the case at
that time, and asked to be excused from
so doing until this morning. The court
granted the request and adjourned until
IL o'clock to-day. Col. Barr is somewh nat
physically wearied as result of lis
steady duties, and felt that he had to have
a day of rest.
Capt. F. V. Abbott, who was located
for long time in Charleston while Capt.
Carter was in Savannah, and Capt Will
lam Black, who was stationed at st. Au-
'gustine, now engineering commissioner at
Washington, were TO have gone on the wit
Eess stand yesterday, but owing to Col.
Bars indisposition their testimony had
to be deferred until to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
BLAZE IN PERRY;s GROCERY.
Sheathing Burned From an OIL Tank
But the oil Did Not Ignite

Fire broke out in +. NJ. Perry's grocery,
No. 3O2 Duffy street, east, at II 80 o'clock
last night. The quick work of the 1remen
saved the building and stock from becom-
ing a total loss.
The fire started in pile of excelsior and
boxes alongside of a kerosene oil tank and
between the tank, a barrel of syrup and
a refrigerator. The fire was just bursting
into a blaze when it was discovered. Two
alarms were sent in, one from box 40 and
the other from box AZ. Engine companies
and made a quick response, and in
less than five minutes from the striking
OF the alarm, chemical engine No. 2 was
at work.
The fire was just inside a side door or
Lincoln street, and was easily got at 1t
was quickly under control. and in a few
minutes was out, though not before con-
siderable damage had been done. rne
syrup barrel was burned in two and the
syrup ran through the floor. The wood
work surrounding the sheet iron of the Oil
tank was charred and burned through In
places but the oil did not ignite. The
tank contained about two barrels of kero-
sene, which was hot from the flame that
surrounded it. The quick work of the
firemen prevented the igniting of the oil
anu tuuS ploDdbiy SdNeu the DuliulHS.
Had the oil spread the entire place would
have gone. The floor, shelving and cell
ing in the part of tha store where the fire
started was burned and charred and a
quantity of canned goods was burned.
The entire stock was damaged by the in
tense heat and smoke. Assistant Fire
Chief Mouro did effective work in saving
the place from a total loss.
Mr.. Perry, who lives a couple of blocks
away, said that he closed the store at 8
o'clock and saw that everything was all
right. Part of a lamp was found on the
floor near where the fire started. Mr..
Perry said, however, that ii had not been
used and there was no oil in IL. The only
lamp used In the store was on box some
distance away from the fire.
Mr. Perry said that he could not form an
estimate of his loss. He thought, however
II was fully covered by insurance.
The building is owned by Mr. Frank
Freiherr. The rooms above were rented by
a family which is absent from the city
The adjoining house, which is a part of
the same building, is occupied by Mr.. H.
NJ. Ward and family The rooms in Mr.
Wards house were filled with smoke, but
otherwise it escaped damage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
SHOT AT MAN, KILLED HORSE.
Unexpected Ending of a Yamacraw
ARRAY.

Two negroes got into a fight at Sam
Freeman's store at West Broad and Mar
garet streets yesterday. One fired shot
at the other, but instead of striking the
man, the shot went wild and killed Free
mans horse, which was hitched to a
wagon near the store.
The matter was reported to the police
shortly after 1t happened. Very little in
forma lion could be obtained by the SER
geant, however either from Freeman or
the man who accompanied him. While
the negro who did the shooting was in
Freeman's employ, his name was not
known. Both the participants left as soon
as the shooting was over, and the meager
descriptions given do not make the pros
pect of their capture very probable.
Freeman told the sergeant the two
men got to fighting at the store front
and the one employed there ran in the
store for pistol which was kept in a
rear room. Obtaining it he again ran to
the front and firing excitedly, missed his
antagonist and ST uck the animal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
The Equitable Life's Annual State.

The items of greatest interest In the
annual statement of the Equitable Life
Assurance Society, published to-day, are
those which make plain its financial
strength. The assets of the company ere
shown to be 1926, SIG, SOS.O4; its liabilities
1856, 1873, 20, leaving a surplus of S5O54s.-
ia "a. Four per cent. is the present ba-
sis on which the law demands the COM
putatlon of the policy liabilities of life in
surance companies. Three per cent. is
still more rigid, and as a matter of fact.
Is the strictest basis which has ever been
suggested for use i'm the United States hy
any insurance expert. Yet even on this
most rigid per cent. basis, the Equitable
would still have a surplus over all liablli-
ties of over $29,000,O0O
During the year 1897 insurance policies
amounting to $156. 955 69S were written. ma
applications for insurance amounting ia
24, ,97S were rejected. This report must
be exceedingly gratifying to the policy
holders of the Equitable as II shows rot
only the financial strength of the COM
pany, but also the care and economy with
which the business of the company has
been conducted. ,rt,s
Mr.. George s. Haines Is the resident
agent of the company His Office is now
at 10 Bay street, east. Telephone 700.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
MIR. LEAKEN NOT READY TO TALK
VIII Wait for Formal Notice Before
Saying what He viii Do.


Mr.. w. r. Leaken was seen yesterday
with reference to the announcement from
Atlanta that he had been nominated as
a Republican candidate on the Populist
ticket for justice of the state Supreme
Court, to go before the people at the com
ing election in the fall.
This action of the convention In maxi
ing up Supreme Court ticket with one
candidate from each party is in line with
the policy of the Populist leaders, who
took the position that a comparison Su-
preme Court slate would strengthen their
ticket.
Mr.. Leaken was very much surprised at
the announcement of his nomination. lie
had, of course, heard something of the
intention of the Populist leaders. and had
been written to with regard to the mat
ter, but, in view of his declination, he did
not expect to see his name upon the tick
ct.
II declined the nomination, both by let
ter and by telegram" Mr.. Leaken said,
when asked about the matter. land can
say nothing now except that 1t was some
what unexpected. 1 have received no for
NAL notice of the action of the conven-
ton yet, and until do cannot say what
action l will take"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
QUESTIONED HIS vERACrrY.
Church Law Suit Came Near Ending
in a Set-to.


Justice Nathans called a case in his
court yesterday in which serious compli-
cations came near arising between the
parties to the suit. The trouble grew out
of an alleged fraudulent qualification to
an appeal bond.
Recently William Rogers. colored, sued
Rev. George Wilson, colored, for an
amount due for repairs to a church of
which the parson was in charge. JustY,e
Nathans gave judgment in favor of Rog-
ers for the amount claimed and as the
parson was dissatisfied, he took steps for
an appeal TO jury by inducing Cato
Logan, an aged negro to stand on the
bond. From subsequent developments it
seems Logan qualified to the ownership of
property near Sackville which did not be-
long to him. or al least, did not appear
of record at the court house.
The result was that when the case was
called, Justice Nathans stated to the
counsel that the bond was unsatisfactory
and thereupon dismissed the case. In a
jocular way, the officers began tantaliz-
ing Logan by threatening to prosecute
him for perjury. This caused him to send
for his son, who is employed at the city
exchange.
Rev. Wilson and Logan ran together
later on and hot words followed because
of the apparent ENHANCEMENT into which
the old bondsmap had fallen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
CENSUS CONTRACT AWARDED.
What the Examination of the School
Population Means.

What the Examination of the School
Population Means.
The contracts for taking the census of
the school population Of Savannah and
Chatham county were awarded yesterday
by Col. George A. Mercer and Superin-
tendent Otis Ashmore, who were given f,u-
thority by the board of education at it's
last meeting. There were number of op-
plicants for the work.
The city was assigned to Mr.. H. A.
Goette. He will select his own corps of
lects will be subject to the approval of Su-
perintendent Ashmore. Three enumerat-
ors were assigned the country districts.
Capt o. E. Brown of Skidaway Island
was assigned the Fifth and Sixth militia
districts. Capt. Brown had the census in
these districts when 1t was last taken, five
years ago. and is thoroughly familiar with
the territory and the people who live in it.
The Seventh district was assigned to Mr..
W. G. Fairchild, and the Eighth to Mr.. S.
L. Parks. The country districts are
sparsely settled, and 1t will not be neces-
sary for more than one enumeration TO
work in each. There are so few residents
in the Fifth and Sixth districts that they
will demand the services of but one man.
All those who are to work at the census
must be of age, as such is the legal re-
quirement.
The cost of taking the census will be
about 500. This will be borne by the
board of education. The state makes the
demand on the counties for their census
reports so that he appropriation for the
school fund may be distributed on the
basis of population. Every child between
the ages of Is and years will be enumer-
ated.
Superintendent Ashmore desires it par
ticularly understood that no taxation is
being worked up by the enumerotors. They
are not to take the names of the children
for any such purpose. There are many
people who understand any census to
mean that they are to have some tax
imposed, and it is to correct such an idea
that the superintendent authorizes the
statement that each name given the emu
merators will mean an extra $15 from the
state for Chatham countys school fund.
1t is thought the enumerators will get
to work in a few days They will visit
every house in the city inquiring about
It's young inmates. Their work will prob
ably be completed before May Is. The re-
turns must be received by the state school
commissioner at Atlanta before June l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
PUTTING Up THE NEW LIGHTS.
seyenty-Five Already Added Under
the New Contract

the New Contract.
The construction force of the Brush
Electric Light and Power Company is busy
installing the new system by which the
city is to have 800 electric lights. So far
70 new lights have been put in, which.
with the Sl6 already in use, gives the city
total of $50 lights in use at present. The
work has progressed as far as Liberty
street
Superintendent Keck, who is in charge
of the work, estimates that it will take six
weeks TO two months longer to complete
the system. In adding the new lights ii
Is necessary to place a number of new
poles ano these, 1t is hardy necessary to
state, do not add to the appearance of the
streets and squares. A number of old
poise are being removed, but the number
of new poles added will be larger than the
number of old poles taken out. Pract-
cally every light requires two poles In
order TO swing it to the point desired,
though trees are taken advantage of
wherever they can be used
Superintendent Keck said yesterday that
the new poles are being placed in line with
the trees in the squares and streets as far
as possible in order to make them incon-
spicuous. On Oglethorpe avenue green
all new poles will be placed in line with
the trees and the old poles now obstruct-
ing the view removed. The poles are put
up plain, but will be painted as soon as
they dry out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
ON BOULEVARD TERRACE.
New Houses Add Greatly to the New
Section of the City.


The new houses on Price street south
of Anderson add greatly to the appear
anee of that part of the city. This inn
provement shows what the opening and
grading of street will result in. The
following are the names of the owners of
houses recently erected in this neighbor-
hood:
Theodore G. Gaillard, cottage on st.
Thomas street.
c. l.. Hewitt, two-story house on An
derson street.
]. P. Heron. two-story house on st.
Michael street.
J. B. Gaudry two-story house on St
John street
R. J. Eivers, two-story house on St
John street.
jim. Mcbride. cottage on St. Nicolas
street.
f. +. Mavromat, two-story house on
st. Michael street.
There are several other homeseekers
who are negotiating for lots in the vi
entity and the prospects are that within
the year there will be few vacant lots on
Boulevard Terrace" This property is
being sold and The improvements made by
the Chatham Real Estate and Improve
ment Company
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

James Dupree was arrested by the po-
lice yesterday on a charge which, 1t would
not seem, was serious. He is charged with
robbing Charles Edwards of 5 cents, who
lives at the corner of Lumber and zubly
streets.
Policeman Brantley arrested Jerry Ca
ron, II years of age, for abusing his moth
er. The offense seems to be a chronic enc
with Garou, as it is not his first trip to
the station house on the same charge
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
rhey Arc Lovely.

The Plant System fast trains LEAVING ca
vannah at los p. m. and 7;27 p. M, for
Charleston. Richmond Washington, Balti.
more. Philadelphia and New York. az milo.
per hour. Pullman finest vestibuie. sleen.
ing, drawing-room. dining, library, ana Oh.
seryation cars. lighted by electricity.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Children,s Hats.

trimmed and untrimmed hats ever shown
can be found at Krouskoff's; every con-
ceivable color and shape, and at prices to
satisfy anyone. Full line of children's
sailors. also sailors for boys. Special
valuepan be found at Nr6dskbff's IN leg
horns, both trimmed and untrimmed, for
Easter wear. Krouskoff sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
ONE THOUSAND
Plates, Cups and saucers to BE Given
Away Friday and Saturday.

A complete set will be given to all pur-
chasers of any of the following articles:
One pound Thea-Nectar tea ............. .60c
One pound Japo tea .........,...,..........75 c
One pound best baking powder ........ 45c
One pound best pepper ..................40 doc
One pound best mustard ............. .4Oc
81 worth of coffee, any kind.
81 worth of tea, any kind.
81 worth of tea and coffee.
These plates cups, and saucers are all
decorated in gold. sprig design. Just the
article for every day use. The Great At
lantic and Pacific Tea Company, 1O6
Broughton street, west-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Best of All

To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the spring.
time comes, use the true and perfect rem
edy. Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine.
Manufactured by the California Fig SyEup
Company only, and for sale by all drug
gists, at 50 cents per bottle.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
styIiah sniIor Hnta

The latest shapes and braids in all col
ors and qualities at Krouskoff's, and at
prices lower than New York. Ladies
should see Krouskoffs immense GALS
assortment and get prices before purcbas
ing.-ad. '9
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

Anyone in need Of a lrst-class
bookkeeper and expert accountant
can secure the services of an experienced
man with good references by addressing
D., this office.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
WILL HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Christian Temperance workers TO
Meet.

Memorial services in honor of the late
Miss Francis E. Willard and Neal Dow
will be held in the Church of Christ on
Bolton street Sunday night, and will be
conducted by the pastor, Rev. e. A. Bos-
worth.
The last official act of the late gifted
leader of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was TO appoint the birthday of
Neal Dow, March 20, 10 be observed by
memorial services in the interest of prohi-
biuon, and a request has come from the
acting president. Mrs. L. NJ. N. Stevens,
and ex-officers, TO make this service also
a memorial to Miss Willard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
MALT-NUTRINE

is the strictly pure extract of malt and not
a strong. dark beer like other so-caled
malt extracts. Malt-Nutrine is prepared
by the famous Anheuserl Busch Brewing
Assn. which fact guarantees the purity
excellence and merit claimed for it.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18
Sale of Bahy Cnns.

one hundred dozen baby caps. new
spring and summer goods. will be placed
on sale tomorrow at Krouskoff's, at the
ridiculously low prices: 19c, worth CSC: &c
worth soc; i3c, worth 75c. Krouskofr' s.
I'D. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-18

The handsomest line of ribbons, scarfs.
also sahes, can be found at Krouskoff' $.
Every novelty is shown. Ribbons are re-
tailed at wholesale prices, at Krouskoff' s.
ad. D. - IN
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1898-12-02

million brave men would know il.
Martin Reynolds went down and made
the, people give him all their food. This
he divided into rations. and locked up all
he did not serve at once. #.
He took care Of the poor invalid. cheer
ing her with the hope of a speedy rescue,
and promising Julia to stand by her till
he saw her safely landed III Cleveland.
With the two duh train axes he mnle
the then cut fuel and earfy it down to
the ctirs, 30 that wheii another night came
there was no daiiger Of freezing: 80
Sunday passed; Monday came ail,l
passed and the last scrap Of foDd had
been dealt out 10 the hungry children.
Tnesday came; and the it1en who were
famishing. prbp9sed to iiiake their way
through the show biDuntaiils to some set
Element, but Martin Reynolds prevailed
iii them to wait
1t was late in the afternoon when d
shrill whistle was heart far hb the road.
but it Sounded like music and gave the
people hehrt. &
It WAS near dark when nien reached
the train. laden with supplies: And il
was ap6ther day before the train got
The .begple BLESSED their deiivefer; bu,
he feIlied that lie had done Nothing that
any other iiiafi with his knowledge would
not have ,dotie
Julia Paildi1g refiised to beiieye this
The man had become hero to her, all
the more of a hero for his gentleness and
mOdesty: ST.
Martin often biesses the storm that
ppc%sed s sash disaster tt aaf Brought hin
now restored tS health: a model mother
in-law, and he has w6h the legal right to
protect Julia Under all circumstances
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