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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
SAVAGE GETS A COMMISSION.
CoIOred Politician Lands With the
Volunteer Troops.

1t is currently reported that John D.
Savage, a wen-known colored politician,
has been given an appointment as lieuten-
ant in one OF the colored volunteer regi-
ments now forming The report is be-
lieved TO be well founded. Savage filed his
application for a commission some time
ago He had the support of number Of
well-known white citizens, who gave him
strong Inducements, as wei as of num-
Der of the colored politicians.
Savage is not in the city and is supposed
to have gone on to Washington 10 see about
the appointment. He has many friends
here among both white and colored who
will wish him success in military life.
Some doubt has been expressed, however.
as to his ability to pass the physical eX-
animation, owing to defect in one of his
eyes.
If the report be well founded, and there
seems to be little doubt of this, Savage
will be the first resident of Savannah, Wi G
or colored, to get an appointment under
the cali for volunteers for the Philippines.
One of the gentlemen who aided Savage
in securing his appointment remarked yes
terday that the Savannah military had at
last gotten recognition, even If it had to
be through a negro appointment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
EVIDENCE is NOT CONCLUSIVE.
HEARING IN HAMMOND CONSPIRACY
CASE CONTINUED.

j. II. Hutchinson Before L. 6. Com
missioner Lewfs-NOt Yet Shown
He Was More Than the Secretary
of the other COnspiratOrs-Insp
tor Peer StiII Engaged in Secur-
ing Evidence-W. z. Hutchinson,
Said to BE the Head of the Con-
spirncy. Expected 10 Surrender.
United States Commissioner J. F. Lewis
held a preliminary examination yesterday
in the case of J. H. Hutchinson, one of
the men who are charged with conspiring
to defraud a number Of business firms
and corporations through the use of the
mails The hearing was continued and
the prisoner released on $500 bail. which
ne was prepared to and did furnish.
Hutchinson is that one of the brothers
alleged 10 be connected with the fraudu-
lent use of the mails with J. T. Ham
nond of Glenwood, whose wife told an
officer, who called at his house with a
warrant, that her husband was away and
would not return until after the departure
of the officer. Sunday night he came to
the city and on yesterday morning sur
rendered himself to United States deputy
Marshal Charles J. White He said then
that his brother was ready 10 give him
self US as soon as he could secure a
bondsman, which would be within the next
few days.
The hearing before the commissioner de-
veloped no further evidence than the
statement of Hammond, the man whose
name was used, and who was first arrest
ed, that The defendant J. II. Hutch nson,
had written the letters for the purpose of
enucing merchants and others to sell their
goods. Hammond said he did not know
the defendant in the transactions other
than in this manner and no more satisfac-
tory evidence has yet been adduced against
him.
The commissioner adjourned the hearing
until there could be a further investiga-
ton Of the case. Postoffice Inspector Fred
d. Peer 5 i'll has it in charge, and Is striv-
ing to secure enough evidence to convict
all the men who, it is thought, are connect
ed with the conspiracy 10 defraud. Other
evidence of the extent Of the scheme Is be-
ing constantly brought to light and new
victims are being as constantly discovered.
The amounts out of which they have been
Systematically swindled are usually small,
but in the aggregate they foot up certainly
several thousand dollars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
A FANNY CROSBY EVENING.
Enjoyable Entertainment by Duffy


Enjoyable Entertainment by Duffy
Street u. Y. u. L.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of the
Duffy Street Baptist Church spent a very
Pleasant evening at the residence OF Mrs
j. A. Muncref, No. 100 Park street, easi,
last night. The occasion was a Fanny
Crosby Evening" in honor of the aged
and famous blind hymn writer of that
name. The exercises were directed by Pas
tor j. d. Chapman of the Duffy Street
Church.
Several of Miss Crosby's wei known
hymns were sung and with the singing Of
each hymn some incident connected with
it's writing, tending TO show the inspiIa-
ton. was related by Mr.. Chapman A
short sketch OF the life of Miss Crosby
was read by Miss Coralie Medlock Mr.. j
L. Mcmillan read an incident entitled
Saved by a Song" showing the happy
effect in one instance of Miss Crosby s
Wei known hymn, Rescue the Perish
ing"
At the conclusion OF the regular pro-
gramme instrumental and vocal music of
lighter character was rendered. The sing
ing Of The Angels Serenade," by Ms
Noncrief and the playing of the Lost
Chord" by Little Addie May Gibson were
very much Admired. Refreshments were
served and were not by any means the
least enjoyable feature of the evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
HARRY BLUM WILL COMMAND.
Elected Captain of Company ID of the
savannah Volunteer Guards.

Second Lieutenant Harry Blum was
elected captain Of Company D, Of the sa-
vannah Volunteer Guards Battalion, at
a meeting of the company. that was held
at the arsenal last night There was no
opposition and Lieut.. Blum received the
vote of every member Of the company who
was present.
The election, Of course, was purely in
formal, designed to ascertain the choice
OF the company. This choice was nignhed
very clearly. AS soon as is convenient the
comma nding officer OF the battalion, Lieut..
Col. Garrard, Will order the formal and
regular election, at which the election of
Lieut. Blum TO the capiaincy Of the com
pany will be formally and regularly con-
firmed
The vacancy in the Office of captain was
caused by the resignation Of Capt. Hop
kins, upon his appointment TO a Lieutenant
coionecy on the staff Of the Governor.
First Lieutenant T. Newell West has an
nounced his intention of resigning ana
would not permit the use OF his name in
connection with the election Of captain.
Under such circumstances the choice nat
urally and without opposition devolved
upon Lieut.. Blum the next in command.
The new captain of Company has
been long a member of The company and
has always been closely allied with its
best interests. He served with II through
out the time II formed a part of the Sec
ond Georgia. during the late unpleasant
ness with Spain and was pronounced
good officer both by his superors and the
men OF his company, a double-barreed
compliment that is as rare as in this case
II was well deserved. That the popular
ity, earned before his wartime experience
and strengthened then. has not waned nor
faded. is evidenced by the unanimous cleo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
CITY BREVITIES.

The Finance Committee of the Grand
Lodge Knights of Pythias was in the
city yesterday. for the purpose of making
examinations of The books of the order.
A horse belonging to Mr.. Lewis w. Has
kell of the Southern Cotton Oil Company.
hitched near Bay and Abercorn streets.
ran away yesterday morning and complete
ly demolished the buggy TO which he was
harnessed. A team Of mules attached TO
a heavy dray, belonging to Hunter, Pearce
& Battey, took fright from the rush and
stir around them, and also started on the
run, but the prompt action of the driver,
who jumped in the dray and caught the
lines, prevented them from becoming IN
Manageable.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
GAMBLER At THE REUNION.
Governor signifies His Desire and
Present Intention 60 Accept.

In accordance with instructions Of the
Executive Committee of the Confederate
reunion, it's chairman, Col. John screven,
recently addressed TO Gov. Gambler an In,
vita7ion to he the guest of the committee,
on the three days the reunion will be IN
progress. Col Screven has received a re.
ply, expressing the Governors apprecla-
ton of the courtesy and his determination
10 Accept IL if it be possible.
The setter OF the Governor to Col. Screw
en- rcaCe follows:
State Of Georgia. Executive Office At
lanta Get. a. lS99-Hon. John Screven,
Savanna n. Ca: Ny Dear Colonel-I beg
to ackno Nledge receipt of your communi-
cation of the 12th inst, advising me that
in obedience to Instructions of the Joint
Executive Committee Of the Associated
Camps of Confederate Veterans. Sons Cf
Confederate Veterans and Daughters OF
the COnfedeTaCy of Savannah, you extend
to me cordial invitation to attend as
their guest. the reunion of the Georgia
Division Of the United Confederate Veter-
ans. to he held in Savannah on the END,
23d and 24th OF November
81 thank you and these associations
most sincerely for the cordial invitation
you have given me, and Notwithstanding
the general assembly will be in session al
the capitol will be demanded. ! viii try 20
attend this reunion on one of The days in
dicatcd.
with kinclest regards, I am sincerely
yours. \. D. Gambler"
Invitations similar to that addressed TO
Gov Gambler have been semi out by She
chairman of the committee TO various
other OF the distinguished guests of honor,
whom it has been determined to invite.
These embrace the general officers of the
United Confederate Veterans. whose ac-
ceptances the committee confidently ex-
pect.
The headquarters of the Executive and
other committees of the reuIdon We're es-
tablshed yesterday at the Airmory of the
Chatham Artillery. Mr.. ia nnes c. Shaw,
clerk 10 the Bureau OF Information, will
be in charge of the headq uarters. The
telephone. whose use has be en- donated by
the Bell Telephone Compa ny, has been
placed in position and desig dated No. 753.
The meetings of the varions committees
will be held az these headquarters in the
future. a source Of convent snce and salts
faction that the committeeman will ap-
ur0gfeto
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17

Sued for n Debt Contracted Before
the Law Took Him in Charge.
Miss Katherine G. Stiles fled in the
City Court yesterday her petition against
George A. Gruver. asking judgment in the
sum of $1.621.52, with interest. and the
costs of court. She asks a,so that the
judgment be declared special lien on the
property of the defendant. a lot aud im-
provements ON Tenth street. upon WHICH
a deed to secure debt was given at the
time the loan was made.
Ciruver is now serving term in the pen
itentiary. where he was sent for the homi
eide Of a German, in restaurant in Sa-
vaunah. The service of the petition was
made by leaving a copy at his former res
idence in this city, and sending another
conY 10 his present address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
IN THE SCHOOL OF BATTALION.
Col. Brooks Took Companies of First
Regiment Through EvOIutiOns.

Col. Brooks Took Companies of First
Regiment Through EXECUTIONS.
The companies Of the First Regiment
were drilled in the school of the battalion
last evening by Lieut.. Col. Brooks. The
drill lasted an hour or longer and was con-
Quoted on the military parade ground. All
Of the companies are getting in shape for
the big parades in honor of Dewey and the
Confederate Veterans.
The German Volunteers are having
printed on satin set of resolutions adopt
ed by the company at its meeting week
ago last night, which will be sent to the
men of Company NJ, of the Fourteenth
Regiment, N. G. S. N. Y, in whose ar
mory the Germans were CHARTERED during
their stay in brooklyn. Company M gave
the Savannah company a reception and en-
tertained them lavishly in many ways.
Now the Germans are anxious TO show
their appreciation of the courtesies then
conferred.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
THE CORPS FURL0UGHED.
\ Typhoid Epidemic at the Virginia
Military Institute.

Mr.. w. p Bailey received a telegram
yesterday from his son Roy, who is at
the Virginia Military institute at Lexing-
ton, announcing that typhid fever had
been declared epidemic at the institute.
and that the entire corps had been fur
Laughed for month. Mr.. Bailey a so re-
ceived a letter from his son to-day. writ
ten last week, in which he stated that
there were fifteen cases of typhoid fever
at the institute. Mrs. Bailey is now in
New York. and expects to leave for Lex
ington this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
Graybenrd cures Dyspepsia

"Graybeard cured me of dyspepsia"
Nervous dyspepsia"
Il did not suffer continually, but had
four or five attacks every year. At such
times my suffering was intense. I almost
despaired of lie, though the doctors did
what they could for me.
Last spring [ began to take Graybeard.
| improved from the first and have mad
bur one attack since-that was the lightes,
ever had Graybeard is the only thing
that has made me feel like myself" Mrs.
S. L. Clary, Greensboro Ala.
Graybeard is sold at the best drug stores
for N.00 a bottle. Made only by Respess
Drug Company, proprielors.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
TOR CIVIL SERVICE AsPIRANTs.
Change in the Manner of Holding
Examinations.

Mr. II. R. Rawls, local secretary of the
Postal Board of the Civil Service. has re-
ceived from President Proctor of the Civil
Service Commission, notice of several
changes in the holding of examinations,
which will be of interest TO persons ex-
pecting to take the examinations. It reads
as follows:
I'm view Of the adoption of the recent
regulation holding examinations for first
class postoffices only once a year, the
commission has decided to allow all per
sons who have been examined at these
postofices and failed 70 obtain eligl be
averages within the past year, re-exa mi
nation in the November. 1899, examination
upon fling new applications prior to the
hour Of DOSING business on oct o.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
WILL GIVE A SILVER TEA.
By Kings Daughters in Behalf of
Charity.


A meeting of the Kings Daughters
Union was held yesterday afternoon in the
Sunday School room of the Independent
Presbyterian Church.
1t was decided to give a silver cross
tea, the subject it was called to discuss,
on the afternoon and evening of Nov. Z.
This tea will also be held at the Sunday
School room, and besides tea, win con-
sist of ice cream, cocoa, sandwiches and
other light refreshments. Music and recl-
tations will also be on the programme.
The admittance fee will be silver coin
of any denomination from dime up
though as the object of the tea, the day
nursery is a worthy one, the ladies' inter-
ested hope that their friends will attend
largely, and will not be disappointed if
they take in more quarters than dimes.
Another meeting will be held next Mon
day afternoon to complete the arrange
ments for the tea
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
Take No Other.

The best Ginger Ale is Wheeler's; It is
sparkling, nutritious and delicious
Don't let any one tell you to take an
other Ginger Ale which is just as good.
simply to accommodate the merchant and
not yourself.
The Wheeler Ginger Ale is the best ey-
cry time.
Importers. Lippman Bros.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
stnte Fnir. AtIantn.
NtuNE EUIFs IIINnTU.
Low Rates via Central of Georgia
Railway.

$500 round trip for tickets to be sold
Oct. 1s-2l-2i-26-2S-S1 and Nov. and 4, linn
tied returning five days from date of sale.
Above rate includes one admission to fair
grounds. Also tickets Will be sold Oct. 16
to Nov 4. inclusive, limited returning I'M
til Nov. 6, at one fare for the round trip.
plus so cents admission to the fair grounds.
The only line with double daily service
and solid through trains TO Atlanta Ele-
giant sleepers by night. parlor clrs by day.
Ticket office. 107 Bull street and Union
Depot.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
JEWISH WOMEN MEET.
Course of study Mapped Out for the
Winter.

Course of study Mapped out for the
Winter.
The Council of Jewish women met at the
home of Mrs 1. P Mendes yesterday aft
eruoon and mapped out the work for the
coming winter.
A study circle of twenty-five was or
ganized, and will meet twice a month on
Tuesdays in the Sunday School room of
the Temple Mic1va Israel The first meet
ing VIII be held to-day.
The course of study for this winter in
cludes an advanced course OF post Bibh-
cal history from Talmudic TO the present
times, also Carpelles' lectures On Jewish
literature.
At the meeting yesterday a resolution OF
coincidence with Mrs. Alexander, president
of the Council of Jewish Women of Al
lanta upon the recent death of her father,
Mr. A. A. Solomons, was passed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
National Export EXPEDITION. Phila-
ueIphia. Pa

The ocean Steamship Company viii sen
at Savannah round trip tickets Tuesdays
and Thursdays Of each week, unit Thurs
day. Nov. %, to New York and Philadel-
phia, at round trip rate OF S2sS5; final
limit Of tickets thirty days from date of
sale. For further information ard reser-
vatons, apply to w. G. Brewer, No. 107
Bun street, Sayannah.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
Cninrrh of stomach.
IT am well now.

Il am Wen now
But l suffered great pain many years
from catarrah of stomach. / wasted
away. Sometimes had keen appetite
again no appetite at Oil Was nauseated
/ tried hundreds of medicines. but Grav-
beard is the only thing that would cure
me-" Miss Eunice Fountain, Leesviile
Ind.
$l.o0 a bottle at the best drug stores or
sent upon receipt of price. Respess Drug
Company. Savannah. Ga.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
PLAN OF COMING REVEALS.
Ministerial Association Discusses
Programme.


Programme.
At yesterdays meeting of the Ministerial
Association held in the study of Rev. Ed
r. Cook. the holding of a series of union
revival meetings, commencing Oct. %, and
extending through the following three
weeks, decided on recently, was further
discussed
These services will be conducted by the
members of the association. The meet
ings Of the first week will be held at
Lawton Memorial. those of the second at
Wesley Monumental Church, and of the
third at the First Baptist Church. These
churches were chosen on account Of their
location being southern, central and north
ern. The object OF the work contem-
plated is the revival of an interest in re-
ligious matters and also the conversion of
souls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
WAS a RARE GATHERING.
A Savannah Lady Meets Eighteen
UncIes and Aunts.


A Savannah lady found herself the CEN
ter of a remarkable aggregation of avuu-
cular relatives al the recent Liberty coun-
ty camp meeting. Mr.. end Mrs A. s.
Canuet attended the Liberty camp meet
ing last week. and at the tent at when
they stopped Mrs. Canuet found eighteen
aunts and uncles the majority being mem
bers of the weil-kuown Martin family of
Liberty county. 1t is possible that there
may be others who are equally well bless
ed with collateral ancestry, but it is safe
to say that such gatherings are rare, in
deed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
The Metropolitan

Have a choice souvenir for their friends
aud the public on Wednesday Oct. Is.
from unul7 o'clock. Souvenirs for
adults only.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
To Sunday
Advertisers.

The attention of those who patrontze tbs
Cheap and Want Columns of THE SUN.
DAY MORNING NEWS is called to III.
fact that their ads will be repeated in tina
MONDAY MORNING NEWS at HALE
RATES! 1T is not necessary to tell ex.
perienoad advertisers that repetition of an
advertisement is a great reinforcement tn
the effects Of the first publication.
You should see that your advertisements
go in on Mondays as well as Sundavs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
The Metropolitan.

VIII be pleased to have the public call for
a souvenir Wednesday, Oct. IS, from 4 10
7 o'clock p. m. Souvenirs for adults only.
-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17

From until O'Clock p. m. on wednes-
day, Oct 16, we win show our apprecia-
ton to the public by rendering small
token. Souvenirs for adults only.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17
on1,. zinc and Blncl,iacls

Cut any length. for sale by r. b. Cas-
sells. 7OS East Gwinnett ctreet. Telephone
Tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-17

payne Extra Dry. Tell your friends it is
the best Then say, Il told you sor'-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
HE WOULDN'T STAND 1T.
Georgia Man Resented a Chicago
Mans Application of an Epithet.


AS the result of his application to ". A.
Morris of a term that might be considered
a form of endearment in his 'old Chicago
home" but which in Savannah and the
South is considered the deadliest of all
insults, William East is lying al his board
ing house on West Broad street with
dozen wounds in his head and body. Nor
rls inflicted them with knife.
The men, with a number of others, were
living at the house, and while theys had
never been particularly nor effusively
friendly, they had heretofore been on
quite good terms, and there existed no
malice between them. East is from Chi
cago while Morris best describes himself
as a Georgia cracker. Morris has evident
ly learned to mind his own business and
let severely alone that of other people, a
useful accomplishment that East evident
ly had never acquired and In which he
took his first lesson yesterday. 1t was a
hard one, but he is willing, from all ac>
counts, to bear it and let the matter
drop Even counted at the cost of the
blood he has shed, it is worth it, and may
perhaps, have been the means of saving
him from getting a bullet in his head, in
stead of a few minor holes through the
skin.
When the men came to dinner in the af-
ternoon, it was noticeable that East was
somewhat under the influence of liquor
and that he was inclined to be aggressive
and insolent The men in the house say
that he talked around for many minutes,
without succeeding in attracting the at
tention he evidently desired nor exciting
the wonder and amaze to which the jag
he was carrying entitled him. The last
feat, he seemed to think, was alone worth
the entire price of admission"
He became involved in a quarrel with
Morris, and after a play of idle badinage
back and forth, applied TO the latter the
vile epithet that was followed Immediately
by the cutting. Without a word Morris
jumped at East and before he could defend
himself or the other men in the house
could separate them had cut him in his
head and back almost a dozen times. The
wounds were all inflicted with a small
penknife, that Morris drew from Is
pocket and none of them is of any conse-
quence. After moment of fighting, all
of which was done by Morris the men
We're separated, and East removed to his
room.
Morris was arrested soon afterward by
Patro.man Williams and taken to the sta
ton house, where he gave bond for his
appearance at this mornings session of
the Police Court. 1t is understood, from
what is seid by the friends of Morris that
the case will be settled out of court, and
that the man who is injured is willing to
let the whole thing drop. He realizes,
say these friends, that his language was
too offensive for Georgia use and under
stands that Georgia men will not to,er-
ate It,