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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
ISSUED PRoHIBIToRY WRIT.
Justice Jones stopped From Rein
stating Case Once Decided.

stating Case Once Decided.
A temporary writ of prohibition was is-
sued by Judge F'alligant yesterday at the
request of w. II. Leaken, Esq, prohibit
ing Magistrate G.. Noble Jones from pro-
ceedng further with case in which he
had once rendered judgment, but wished
to reinstate. owing to an error in the date
of the papers, which, In his opinion, rem
dered his decision a nuhty.
The point raised by the attorney and
the magistrate Is an interesting one, and
SO rare as to be Of special importance to
members of the legal profession.
The case rs that of j. f.. Bailey against
A. s. Bacon & Sons, In which the plaintiff
sued out a carriers Hen for charges on
some lumber and a spar that he had car
ried to the naval station at Port Royal
for the defendants. The lumber being re-
jected, the plaintiff brought 1t back again.
but defendants claimed that he should
have left It, and refused to pay claim for
transportation.
The case was originally called in Mag
lstrate Jones court for Oct. II, and was
assigned for trial on the 3lst. In order
TO allow plaintiffs counsel Mr.. George
w. Beckett time TO return to the city.
When court was opened the defendant
was present, but neither the plaintiff nor
his counsel, but upon inquiry it being
found that Mr.. Beckett would be in the
city the next day, though the defendant
asked for judgment, the case was further
postponed until the next day, when plain
tiff's counsel not having shown up, the
case was dismissed.
When plaintiffs counsel returned and
was notified of the disposition of the case
he called the attention OF the court to the
fact that the decision given on day other
than a regular court day or at a time not
regularly assigned for the trial, that the
decision was a nulity, and filed a motion
TO disregard the decision and submitted
brief.
After consideration the magistrate was
convinced that he had not the right to
render decision on Nov. ], that not being
a legal court day, In that due notice had
not been given 10 both parties, but Mr..
Leaken contends that judgment was real
ly given on the 3lst of October, but that
decision was reserved until the next day.
When the matter was brought up in
court yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock, MIR.
Lealen asked that the decision of court
reInstating the case be reserved for hear
ing at in the afternoon, and In the mean
time secured the writ of prohibition, which
also necessitates IMr. Jones attendance at
the March term of the Superior Court TO
show cause why his original Judgment in
dismissing the case should not be treated
as valid
Another fact that induced the magistrate
to treat his Judgment as a nuility was the
fact that he had postponed The case for
twenty-four hours, In order to give MIR.
Beckett a trial in court
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federation has had several presidents,
coming in 1897 into the hands of Mrs. Kate
Cabell Currie of Texas. who was in turn
succeeded at the last convention, held this
year in Richmond, by Mrs Edwin Weed.
wife of the Protestant Episcopal Bishop of
Florida. The Savannah delegates say that
Mrs. Currie would have been elected to a
third term had not Washington declined
a third term as President Of the United
States. The delegates were convinced
that two successive terms covered as long
a period as the first executive officer of
the confederation should hold the office.
and they selected Mrs. Weed, in the place
of Mrs. Currie.
To the retiring president much Of the
present fine position, standing and useful
ness Of the confederation is due. During
the two years of her presidency she in
creased the number of chapters almost
tenfold and hesitated at no priVation or
hardship that would serve to build up the
order and increase its growth. She or
ganized personally a very large numbc r
Of the chapters and the members of the
confederation all feel that they are much
Indebted to her for its success. They ex-
pect that Mrs. Weeds administration will
be quite as successful
The president of the Georgia Division of
Daughters of the Confederacy is Mrs. Hal
lie Alexander Rounsaville of Rome. Mrs.
Rounsavine commands the admiration
love and esteem of every member of the
confedera ton in this state. When, at the
Richmond convention, her name was men
toned in connection with the national
presidency, and some Of her friends were
anxious she should accept the nomination,
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ICE COMPANIES CUT PRICES.
Gorrie's Drop 10 10 Cents IA Hundred
Met by KnickerbOcI<er People.

Met by knickerbOclSer People.
Another ice war was begun yesterday
morning when the Gorrie Ice Company re-
duced the price of ice from 25 cents per
hundred, delivered. to 10 cents a hundred.
When this cut was decided on or what
circumstances lead up to it president
Hart refused to say, in fact he nauy re-
fused 10 discuss the matter in any of Its
present bearings or possible consequences.
From other sources it is charged that the
policy of the Gorrie Company, is dictated
by the desire to freeze out competition
and the cut was decided on when it be-
came known that the Knickerbocker COM
pany would enlarge its plant during the
winter I'm preparation for an increased out
put next summer over that of last season,
when the company had larger demand
for ice than IL could supply from It's own
plant, and in order 10 keep its customers
it became a large purchaser from the
Gorrie people. This arrangement was so
satisfactory to the Gorrle Company
that 1t has no desire TO have
it changed and seeks a continuance
OF the relation IL IL claimed
by forcing the price of ice down 10 such
a figure that IL will be Improbable to
make ii even in established manufactures,
much less to go to the expense Of en-
farging present producing facilities.
The Knckerbocker Company looks at the
ma tier in the light of challenge, and
has lost no time in accepting it. Manager
Parks says that any and all cuts will be
met, that the Knlckerbocker Com
pany Is here to stay, fact
that the Gorrie Company VIII find
out in its present war. He has no
doubt of being able to hold his own. He
feels confident that the people win not be-
lieye that It Is for their benefit to have
the field narrowed down to one company
and that in consequence his company viii
continue to get its full share Of the bust
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ern man. being a native of Providence.
X. l. In the Rhode Island Artillery.
which the commodore helped to rout was
a Sergeant Streight who was in charge
OF one of the guns. As the squad was at
tempting TO load the gun with canister to
hfe INTO the charging Confederates. a shell
exploded IN front, killing the two men who
We're standing at the muzzle. one being
blown 10 atoms and the other dying with
a prayer on his lips. A portion of the
muzz!e of the gun was blown Off The
charge of powder was already in the gun
ana picking up shell, Sergt. Strelght
attempted to complete the loading The
muzzie being injured the shell stuck, and
IN trying TO force II in Streight hammered
1t with the timber piece. The she'll could
neither be gotten in nor out. The gun was
useless to the Confederates ana fell again
INTO the hands of the Federas. The gun
IS now mounted in one of the squares of
Providence, and the local tradition is
that while the action was in progress a
Confederate shell struck In the muzzle and
stuck there without exploding As a mat
ter of fact it is the shell which Sergt.
Streight hammered into the gun in The ex-
ctement of the moment and could not get
out.
Il guess Streisht is a cousin of mine,
said Commodore Dexter. My family and
the Streights are very closely related"
The Commodore" as his fellow veter-
ans all cali him. gained his title by be-
ing put i'm command of the steamboat Fam
ME, which was captured by the Third
Georgia in Pamlico sound on Oct /, 1861
AS Private Dexter was about the only
man in the regiment who knew anything
about handling boats am order was pro-
mulgated by Col. Wright putting him I'm
sole charge of the vessel as commodore.
The title stuck, and he has carried il ever
since.
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which almost assured her election. Mrs.
Rounsaville declined the honor in grace
ful speech. She said that she was still
believer in state rights and that with
her the state was first. She was presi-
dent, she declared. of the Georgia divis-
Ion, and she would not resign that Office
TO accept the national presidency. It has
been such incidents as his that have en-
deared Mrs RounsaviHe to her division.
In the numher of camps and members
Georgia stands third in the list of states,
Texas being first and Virginia second. 1t
has been matter of regret to the local
Executive Committee that arrangements.
previously made, prevented the holding of
the state convention of the Daughters in
Savannah at this time and every one of
their number who reaches the city viii be
cordially welcomed and fittingly enter-
tanned by the Charter Chapter.
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the beauty of the rooms, and provide a
ISlfeat TO Which visiting ladies will doubt
less De glad 10 retire from time 90 time
Tor an hour or so.
No Daughters of the Confederacy are
expected, whom the local CHAPTER will
MAKE special guests of honor Had Mrs
kounsaVille of Rome, president of the
state DIVISION been able to come. the
ehapter would have bent every energy
10 her entertainment IN particular. The
same would have been true of Mrs. Glenn
eht a. Evans. but she found she could
nor accompany the General. Mrs. Can
dler IS the last hope for a central figure
around which the chapter's entertainnent
might center, but ii was said last night
'hal II was very doubtful if she could
come Her visit with the Governor would
pe source of pleasure to the Daughters.
Out II IS not thought she will be here. No
state officer is coming. The only one who
registrar.
Mrs. John NJ. Bryan is chairman of the
Receptlon Committee of the chapter Her
committee was busy yesterday in meeting
the hrst of the visitors to arrive. Mrs.
bryan says members Of the committee
may be found at the De Soto throughout
the reunion, who will be very glad to
meet any visiting ladies' and conduct them
either TO the sessions of the Veterans or
10 the headquarters of the Daughters al
the Guards Club
Among the ladies who arrived yester-
day were Mrs. S. f.. Gabbett of Atlanta.
who is custodian of the crosses Of thono~.
Mrs NJ. NJ. Madden and Mrs Conev OF
Brunswick, Mrs. s. +. Harris of Rome
Mrs b. NJ. Zettler of Atlanta, Mrs. l. M.
Williams and Miss Anna Jones Of San
dersVille, Mrs. S. V. Hall Of Greensboro.
Mrs. W. T. Thompson and Miss Mccall
of Quitman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

CAPT. MICHAEL II. UsINA.
The COnfederRcy's Most Successful
blockade Runner.

blockade Runner.
Capt Michael P. Usina Is one OF the
best known of Savannah's Confederate
veterans. AS secretary of the Savannah
Pilots Association he is also well known
in marine and shipping circles. Capt.
Usina is a native of St Augustine, but
removed to Savannah in 1865 He was
member of the Oglethorpe Light Infantry
ard went to Virginia with that company
al the beginning of the war. He was
wounded at the first battle of Manassas.
After serving a year in Virginia he re-
ceived a commission from Secretary Mai
lory of the Confederate navy as lieuten-
ant, and was ordered to report to Commo-
dore Tattnall at Savannah. He had served
here only a short time when Commodore
Tattnall was ordered to Virginia, and
Capt. Usina was authorized to enter the
blockade service.
1t was as a blockade runner that Capt.
Usina made his name known along the
entire coast, and his exploits are often
recalled to-day by his old comrades The
papers on this subject. read by Capt
Usina before the Confederate Veterans
Association and the Sons of Veterans of
Savannah, give a better idea probably of
the conditions under which blockade run
ming was conducted and the true character
of the men engaged therein than anything
of a similar character that has ever been
published These articles read like chap
ters of romance, and yet those who know
Capt. Uslna know that they are simply
plain statements of fact. During his three
years experience as a blockade runner
Capt Usina made twenty eight trips, run
ming chiefly in and between the Bermudas
and Charleston and Wilmington. The
blockade service was conducted for the
Confederate government by the Crenshaw
brothers, whose headquarters were In
Richmond, the government owning a half
interest in the ships. Capt. Usina COM
manded at various times half dozen or
more of the ships engaged in blockade
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
THE CONFEDERATE DAUGHTERS.
The Society the Suggestion of a Sa-
Vannah Union.

Nannah Union.
The general confederation of Daughters
of the Confederacy was organized in Nash
vile, in September of 1894 and hence Is
but little more than five years old With
a modest beginning, the confederation has
gained numbers and strength with steady
rapidity, and there are now more than l 900
chapters, representing almost every state
and territory in The Union
1t is 10 a Savannah woman that the cred
it of conceiviug the scheme of a general
confederation is due, and at her sugges-
ton ii was that 1t has been carried into
such successful execution. The Charter
Chapter of Savannah shares with the
Charter Chapter of Nashville the distinc-
ton of longest membership in the general
confederation, both of them receivine
charters dated Sept IL. 1894.
For some time before the organizatio
of the confederation there had been indi-
Vidual Organizations of the women of many
Southern cities and towns, who were de-
sdended from Confederate soldiers or sail
ors, and who had made it their duty to
look after the decoration of Confederate
graves. The duties they had laid out for
themselves We're largely memorial in their
character, and they had attempted little
of the broader duties they have since TAX
en- up with such ready zeal and such fine
success.
Mrs. L. H. Raines of the Savannah as
ISOLATION had become impressed with the
conviction that there were possibilities of
wider usefulness for the women of the
South in perpetuating the memories Of the
South's heroes and in intoxicating the ris-
ing generation with a proper conception
of the causes of the war between the
states. To accomplish these good eff
fects Mrs. Raines thought it wise that the
various camps should be consolidated and
she inaugurated movement that led 10
the meeting of delegates from the scat
tered organizations at Nashville.
The United Daughters of the Confeder-
acy were organized there. Mrs. Goodlett
of Nashville was elected the first nation
al president, Mrs. Raines of Savannah
vice president, and Mrs. Hickman of
Nashville treasurer. Since then the con-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

Al moon during the reunion. The hour
visttl nOn me ladies win begin serving the
pr,n Is o'clock, and they will continue
otb'. Gen. Evans, Col Screven and
sr. prominent local and visiting veter-
AMI .aNe been invited 10 meet the ladies
nm i'lUIse IN cup of tea. 1t is antici-
~ mat these social teas will be one of
VIZ. most pleasant features in connection
los'i Ine reunion that both visiting and
err, l'aushters of the Confederacy will
nj Margaret Branch Sexton, president
he ny savannah Chapter, Is chairman of
ma General Committee on Entertainment,
AM. ,Ae several branches are divided
isT committees Miss Viola Kennedy
tbA t'N man OF the committee in charge of
Is oule eau OF Information. Mrs. Alec Hull
b,''l man of the general tea committee,
bg a, ONe tea table will be presided over
tho ils' Ihomas Screven, who will pour
hi YaFeiages number of young ladies'
N s oer assistants. The same plan will
Js,t. moved at the chocolate table, Miss
I'd ~. No.lock pouring it and being assist
p, y young ladies.
rstlS parlors have been beautifully deco
ia w. exquisite taste has been shown
ne emoeilishment of the rooms, among
sore IoIuments being a number of hand
for =. a'ucies loaned by Savannah ladies
be b.s occasion. The service will also
havi,l.,'0soIne, great deal Of fine silver
oi tbHs peen loaned for use. The colors
roop,s ~onI ederaey harmonic in the club
chrvs,. aud the red and white flowers,
liable ,'Ielnums and roses, will make the
EbIcb Deautiful. Flags and bunting.
nave already been placed, add to
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
COL. oBEAR WILL INSPECT.
Inspector General VIII Combine
Business and Pleasure.

Col. William G. Obear, inspector general,
Georgia Volunteers, is expected TO arrive
tomorrow morning with the Governor and
his staff. Col. Obear is not coming mere
ly in his capacity as a member of the
staff, for he will hold an inspection while
here.
One of the colored companies of the city
is to be inspected. Col. Obear in Savannah
for Inspections is no new experience, as
ne had perfect siege of 1t last spring
He has a lot of friends among the mill
tary men in the city, who will be glad to
see him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
Distribution of badges.

Reunion badges for Veterans, Sons of
Veterans, members of the various commit
tees and subscribers to the reunion fund
will be distributed after this morning ex-
clusively from the headquarters of the
committee, at Chatham Artillery Armory
Badges for delegates and guests will be
distributed at the morning session of the
convention al the theater.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
bv Miss Margaret Nav Nicholson.

by Miss Margaret May Nicholson.
Mrs. Capt. Mary Smith will give the
Heroes of the Confederacy," and Mr..
Samuel P. Snow will be heard in a plano
SOLO, after which an address will be made
by Mr.. c. D. Kline. Prof. Coyne will play
again, and there will be short speeches by
resident veterans.
After the playing Of Dixie" by Prof
Coyne which follows there will be fur
Their speaking and the programme will be
closed by the singing of "Star Spangled
Banner" There will be no charge for adj
mission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
A Jolly Good Time.

To have jolly good time and get your
moneys worth come to see me first.
remove corns. bunions, ingrowing nails,
and all blemishes of the feet. absolutely
without pain. Then you will be able TO
gel around with comfort and pleasure to
see and enjoy the sights of Savannah dur
ing this great week. Lem Davis. Surgeon
Chiropodist, office Bull and Congress
streets, at IAvingston's drug store Tele-
phone No. 293 Charges reasonable
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

ness. Meantime the plans for Increasing
the Knickerbocker plant are being per-
fected.
The saloon keepers, restauranters. and
other large users of ice viii be greatly
benefited by the turn events have taken
ana are compfacently watching the war
prepared to profit by II as long as II
lasts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
AN IMpoRTANT DIFFERENCES.

To make 1t apparent to thousands. who
think themselves il, that they are not af-
hicted with any disease, but that the sys-
TEN simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home TO their hearts, as costive
condition is easily cured by useing Syrup
of Figs. Manufactured by the California
Fig syrup Company only. and sold by all
druggists.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
GOVERNOR AND HIS STAFF.
Are Expected to Arrive From At
Ianta Tomorrow Morning.

Gov. Gambler and his military staff are
expected tomorrow morning, kilograms
received yesterday announcing their ar
rival then. They will be met at the depot
by Savannah officers of the staff.
Col. George T. Cam, Col. W. I. Hop
kins, Col. NJ. w. Dixon, Col. R. M. Hull
and Col G. b. Whatley are the savan-
nahians on the staff of the Governor. 1t
is very probable that some form of enter
tainment will be agreed upon by local
members of the staff for the visitors.
Something in the way of refreshments to
follow the parade tomorrow afternoon
will probably be the shape 1t will assume.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
BLAZE IN SOUTHERN SECTION.

Tiremen Had a HUN TO ooIored Gem
etery.
The tool house Of the colored cemetery
was completely burned down last night
about y o'clock. An alarm was turned
In from box 1i5 at 11:f and was PROMPTLY
responded to by engines 4 and ), but the
mouse was burned to the ground within
hfteen minutes after the alarm sounded
The firemen were not anxious for dres
last night as they had their engines sp;c
and span for to-days parade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22
WILL ENTERTAIN VETERANS.

Programme for Tomorrow Night at
Turner's Hall.
For the entertainment TO be given for the
Confederate Veterans at Turner's Hall to-
morrow night the following programme
has been prepared: March by Prof. Coyne,
and welcome address. by Mr.. Z. II. Alley.
An address by Mr.. Shelby Myricl will
come next, and will be followed by a song
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

Were Lowered When News of vice
Presidents Death Came.

Flags were at hah-mast on the public
buildings yesterday, on account Of the
death Of Vice President Hobart, news Of
which was received in the city about noon
The flags on the City Exchange. Board Of
Trade and Cotton Exchange were at half
mast. as wen as those on al the govern
ment buildings
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

DR.. Tucker of Fayetteville, Ca, exam
fned a sore on the back of my neck, says
Rev. T. J. Bazemore, and pronounced IL
cancer l began TO take Graybeard at
once and the sore has disappeared. leav-
ing only scar.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

Mr.. ]. d. Waldron Of Jasper, Mo, says.
Graz beard has cured me of rheumatism.
and has about c-ssicated cancer on my
tongue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

Graybeard is sold at the best drug stores
for 81. or sent upon receipt of price. Res
pess Drug Co., Proprietors.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-22

Mr.. j. S. Smith OF Post Oak. Tex.
writes: / wish TO recommend Graybeard.
During the time that l took IL 1 was never
in better health. think il is a wonderful
blood purifier.
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Merchant TaiIo

Ladies' costumes made to order. spe-
eialty.-ad.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1899-03-09
The Mouth.

The following was written by a
boy who was compelled by his teach
er to write an essay on the mouth:
"Your mouth is the front door to
the face. 1t is the aperture to the
cold storage Of anatomy. Some
mouths look like peaches and cream,
some look like a hole in a brick wall
to admit a new door or window. The
mouth is the hotbed for toothache
and the bung hole for oratory. The
mouth is the crimson aisle to your
it is patrictism's foundation and
a tool chest for pie. Without the
mouth the politician would be a
wanderer on the face of the earth and
go down to an %unhonored grave 1t
is the grocer's friend, the orater's
pride and the dentists hope. 1t has
put some men on the rostrum and
some in Jail. 1t is temptations lunch
counter when attached to a maiden,
and tobacco's friend when attached
to a man. and it is the home of the
member-the tongue. With
out it married life would be a sum-
.er dream and a dude would lose
half his attractions. "-Erchanqe.