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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
ROOT OF THE FAMILY TREE.
An OmciaI Nnbs Negro Distributor 10
Find Out About II.

A city official col,ared a negro distrib-
uting family tree" dodgers in front of
the City Exchange yesterday, punched
him TO a Fitzsimmons finish, and then
marched him inside for an accounting. To
say the negro was frightened don't begin
TO express IL; he was paralyzed.
The family tree circular has been seen
by most everybody, but the only figure
it cuts in the campaign is TO furnish
little fun for the friends of those men
toned as branches 1t is stated the au-
thor of the circular, whose identity could
not be revealed, Notwithstanding a dill
gent effort was made by several TO do it
had made number of mistakes. The re-
lauonship claimed 20 exist between a
number of officials named is declared false
For this reason the displeasure created
among the officials mentioned was some
what aggravated, and particularly was
this the case with the gentleman who nab
bed the negro.
When the distributor had been relieved
of his supply OF trees he was asked
by what authority he was throwing such
proclamations about the streets. lie re-
plied that "gemman" gave them to him
| TO distribute. He could not tell who the
man was, but when pressed to give his
name, he said his name was Johnson and
worked at the wharf This indefinite data
! having been pumped out, a friend Of The
! official volunteered to go with the negro
| for johnson" II is not known whether he
was found, but the fright given the negro
distributor was sdch as to wean him from
scattering any more campaign literature.
No sooner had he been released, how
| ever than the report got out that another
negro had a batch of family trees" on
BRYAN street. and was making his way to-
| ward the city exchange. Two or three
| people were on the lookout but he did not
! appear. He was probably fortunate in go
| ing another route, for those interested
we're worked up by this time, and had de-
| termined 10 make an example of the next
| distrfhutOr caught.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
PLANS of THE POLICE.
Mayor MeIdrIm VIII De in Charge
To-day.

Chief McDermott will have detach-
to-day for the purpose of preserving or
der. Mayor Meldrim is by law in com
mand of the force, but during his alb
sence from the election grounds, Chief
McDermott will be in command, and dur
ing his absence Lieut.. Reilly. Sergts.
Kilhoury, Lngg, Mock and Deignan will
be with the detachment.
The important figure the police force
has cut In previous elections caused both
sides 20 give particular attention as TO the
purpose for which the force will be util-
lied. Unless the unforeseen comes, how
ever, It seems probable neither side will
have any advantage over the other in this
respect. Chief McDermott stated last
night that il is his intention, so long as
he is in command, not to allow the police
to direct their attention to anything be-
sides the preservation of order He said
this Is what they were detailed to the
election grounds for and none would be
expected to solicit votes for any candi-
date. Their duties must be properly and
impartally performed he said and he
proposes to be there to see that this is
done.
Mayor Meldrim was called upon yester-
day by Mr.. Myers and several of his alder
manic candidates, who requested that the
Mayor take personal charge Of the police
force, asking at the same time that an
order be issued 10 this effect The order
was issued promptly. 1t was directed &c
Chief McDermott, and after quoting the
state law putting the force under the
Mayors command, the order proceeded &c
state that the Mayor will be in command
while at the election, otherwise Chief Nc.
Dermott and his subordinates win be il
command. While il was desired to have
Mayor Meidrim take personal charge oil
the force during the day, this win prob
ably not be the case, except when he goes
to the court house.
Chief McDermott said that 1t was his
understanding that both sides had agreeo
to let the early voters from the Myers ant
McDonough lines alternate In going to the
ballot boxes. A voter from one line will
deposit his ballot, and then one from the
| other. II is not known whether this cours,
will be followed, but ii was stated to bt
| the understanding that this agreement wa.
reached between representatives of tn,
mayorality candidates.
There will be a large number Of worker.
on hand. James Mcbride, the indefatiga
bic political worker from the Fourth. vii
be at the polls early, and will remain with
his braves until the polls close. He is
! Myers man. The McDonough men viii
| also have workers there to look after III,
| interests of their candidate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
MIR. MOSES WON THE LOVING CUP.
Mutual LIES Award Comes to a sa-
vnnnah Agent.

Mr.. Cornelius +. Moses, general agent
in Eastern Georgia for the Mutual Life
Insurance Company of New York, was the
recipient yesterday of a handsome gift
that speaks highly for his ability as an in
surance man. This was a loving cup,
which comes from the president Mr.. Rich
ard A. McCurdy. of his company.
The cup Is a handsome one Of silver,
beautifully chased bearing the inserip-
ton: THE presidents cup, awarded by the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York, Richard A. McCurdy, president, TO
Cornelius +. Moses of Savannah, Ga, the
successful soliciting agent in the competl-
ton for new business in the company S
Georgia general agency, 1888"
Mr.. Robert F. Shedden, general agent
for Georgia, was in the city yesterday,
having come down from Atlanta for the
sole purpose of making the presentation
of the cup. He returned to Atlanta last
night after meeting a number of his
friends here.
A number Of the insurance men of the
city were gathered. at Mr.. Moses invita-
ton, in his Office to witness the presenta-
ton, and, incidentally, to partake OF
dainty refreshments he had had prepared
for the occasion. Mr.. Shedden made an
informal tender of the cup which was
gracefully accepted by Mr.. Moses. The
opening of the handsome, si.ken-lined OAK
case, in which the cup rested, disclosed
it's beauty, and those present were able
to testify to the elegance of the present
After his guests had admired the cup
MIR. Moses had them partake of his hos
pitality.
Mr. Moses has been in Savannah for
about a year, and it was during this time
that he made the record that surpassed
that of any other agent of the company in
the state. He made $50 per cent. of the
quota Of assurance that his company had
assigned him to write in this territory,
and an amount of work that insurance
men regard as a good years record. Many
friends in Savannah win congratulate Mr..
Moses on his success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24

managers, John P. O'Bnen and Isadore
SilVerberg.
Second district box. window of ordi-
narys Office on President street, man
ayers, Waring Russell, Jr., and Charles
Garfunkel.
Third district, box A to K. window Of
tax receivers office on President street;
managers, James w. Mcintyre and Ed
ward P. O'Connor
Third district, box L to Z. middle win
dow of county commissioners court room
on President street; managers, John j.
Sullivan and James NJ. Dixon.
Fourth district box to K window of
clerk Of superior courts Office on York
street; managers, r. f. McKenna and
Clifford C. Hill
Fourth district, box l. TO Z, window of
county treasurers office on York street
managers W. NJ. Bonan and J. S. Collins.
This arrangement gives the large and
lively Fourth district the whole Of the
York street side of the court house, the
Second and Third districts will divide the
wide block on the President street side.
while the First district will be massed at
the corner of Bull and President streets.
both boxes being in the county engineers
office. one on Bun street and the other on
President.
At the request Of Mr.. VI. A. O'Byrne and
Mr. W. w. Osborne, representing the re-
spectve candidates, Mr.. Thomas Cooley
was removed by Judges Nor
wood and Ferrill, it having been ascertain
ed that he had qualified as a freeholder
less than six months ago. as required by
the law, and Mr.. John Brennan, represent
ing the McDonOugh faction, was appointed
10 fill the vacancy.
The judges raised the question that Mr..
James NJ. Dixon, representing Mr. Myers
in the Third district, being candidate for
alderman on the Myers ticket. there
might be some objection to his presiding
at the election. There is nothing in the
law, however, to prevent a candidate act
ing as manager. Mr.. Osborne said he saw
no reason why Mr. Dixon should not pre-
side and as MIR. O'Byrne made no objec-
ton the appointment was allowed to
stand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
CADETS RECEIVED INSIGNIA.
Badges Were Presented ShnrD-
shooters and Mnrl1Smen.

Badges Were Presented sharp
shooters and MnrkSmen.
The members of the Savannah Cadets.
entitled TO the honors, were given badges
of sharpshooters and marksmen at their
quarters last night.
The records upon which the badges were
awarded were those made during the rifle
season of last year. Notwithstanding the
fact that many of their members were
away with the army, and that these were
those who had taken probably as great
interest in the company and in rifle prac-
tice as any others in it, the Cadets were
able to make their usual good showing.
Twenty-three of the members, who were
in the city, qualified on the Avondale
range. OF this number ten made records
as distinguished sharpshooters, This dis
tinction being given those who qualified
for the third time. There were eight sharp
shooters of the other class, while the
marksmen numbered five. The crosses.
bars and buttons, insignia of the three
classes, were presented.
There is probably no company in the
country that has such a record in rife
practice as the Cadets. For several sue
cessive seasons they have had a large
number of their men qualify. During the
summer of 1897 there were nearly forty
shareholders and marksmen. 1t is be-
lieved there would have been fully as
many, Il not more, had all the members
been in the city last summer while the
practice was in progress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
THEY SAIL TOMORROW.
Chester to Take Thirty-First Michi-
gan to Cienfuegos

The transport Chester is expected in this
morning from Newport News. She comes
to take the Thirty-hrst Michigan to Glen
fuegos, orders having been received YES
terday appointing that as their destina-
ton. Everyt thing is in readiness 10 mo
coed with the loading Of the Chester At
once.
Col. Bellinger stated last night that he
expected to sail the Chester tomorrow
afternoon. Col. Gardener win turn over
the command to-day TO the commander Of
the battalion of the Third Connecticut end
arrange for the relief of the Nicbiaan
troops who have been doing provost
duty.
The transport Michigan is looked for on
Saturday She viii load at the Gordon
wharf. Wood. lumber and forage are he
ing collected there for her so that there
will be no delay in loading The NIicbi-
gan is to take off the five troops of the
Fifth cavalry, now here, to Porto Rico
and will bring back some artillery bat
teries.
The Minnewaska returns to Savannah
to take a portion of the Third Engineers
and their headquarters, to Cienfueqos.
She will also carry part of the Second
cavalry, now a Huntsville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
LOCATION OF THE BOXES.
Where Voters VIII Find Their
PInces at the Polls.

The arrangement Of boxes at the court
house for to-day's election was announced
yesterday by Clerk of Council W. P. Bail
ey, this being his duty under the law.
There was some complaint on the part OF
the Myers supporters because they
thought Mr. Bailey was Withholding this
information and this was one of the points
brought to the attention of Mayor Mel
drim by Mr.. Myers and Messrs. Williams
and Wells when they called upon the may
or In reference 10 the election.
Mr.. Bailey had already completed his list
Of the arrangements however and had Il
in readiness to give out
Each voting place viii be marked by a
large placard,N containing the number of
the district and the initial letters of the
names to be voted at that box. The ar
rangement together with the managers
who will conduct the election, is as fol-
lows:
First district, box A TO X. county engl-
neer's office. window on Bull street; man.
ayers, John Brennan and Henry E. Droe-
son.
First district, box l.. to u, county enpi-
neers Office. window on President street;
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
REORGANIzING THEIR TEAM.
Guards and Chathnms Play the Y. VI.
III. AS Saturday Night.

The indoor base ball team of the Sa-
vannah Volunteer Guards is being re-
organized. Old players from the Guards
and the Chathams' teams are being taken
on. The young men are practicing almost
nightly in the Guards hall, and they ex-
pect to be in good shape by Saturday
night, when there viii be a game between
the Guards and the Y. M. H. A.
Mr.. R. G.. Fleming will be captain of
the Guards and Chathams' team. and Mr.
Walter OFT will, as last year. be man
ager Those who will comprise the team
have not yet been selected. There are a
number of applicants, and it is believed a
good team viii be secured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
CITY COURT RETURN DAY.
over Seventy Cases Filed for the
February Term.

over Seventy Cases Filed for the
February Term.
Yesterday was the last day for filing
suits for the February term of the City
Court There were twenty-seven cases
filed. In all over seventy cases have been
filed for the February term. Most of the
suits are oil accounts and other business
transactions and several are old matters
brought up in a new form. There are
several damage suits against the railway
companies.
Among the damage suits filed is one by
w. F. Gilbert against NJ. Fersts Sons &
Co. for $4,000. The suit grows out of
the recent action of Ferst's Sons & Co. In
foreclosing a mortgage on Mr.. Gilbert's
retail grocery business. Twiggs & Oliver
are attorneys for the plaintiff.
Another damage suit is that of Aman-
da f. McEvoy versus T. f. Gleason &
Co. Miss McEvoy sues for 5000 dam
ages on account of injuries received re-
Gently by being run into by one of Glea-
son & Co.'S teams while riding ON her BIZ
cycle as the result of which she claims
to have been seriously injured A. P.
Wright, Esq, is the plaintiffs attorney
The Superior Court has been adjourned
until Wednesday morning on account of
the death of Judge Fallgant's daughter
Mrs. w. r. Coe, whose interment will take
place in Augusta to-day.
In the Court of Ordinary yesterday Mrs.
Anna j. Quinan applied for letters of adj
ministration upon the estate of the late
M. T. Quinan.
An order was granted removing Edward
p Lawson as administrator of the estate
of Charles w. Lawson and appointing Ed
ward e. Desveney in his stead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
GEORGIA TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Mr.. Bisbee Says Work on New System
VIII soon BE Started.

Mr.. w. A. Bisbee, who has been granted
phone system In Savannah, is Industrious
ly looking after the interests Of the COM
pany he proposes to incorporate under the
name of the Georgia Telephone Company.
His plans have not yet been definitely ar
ranged, or at least, he is not ready to give
them out.
There is a question whether the over
head system win be adopted after all, not
withstanding the City Council has given
the franchise. 1t is known Mr.. Bisbee is
not welded to the pole system, and it
seems there is a possibility of adopting
the underground after all. This is not I'M
derstood to be the intention of those in
terested in the new company, but the
advantages accruing from the under
ground are recognized by them. and by
the time arrangements are completed for
beginning the work. there is a possibility
this plan will be followed.
Mr. Bisbee is aware of the fact that pub
lie sentiment favors a new telephone sys-
TEN, the result of which 1t is generally be-
lieved will have the effect of reducing
rates; he also knows public sentiment is
decidedly against the pole nuisance. As
a new company would naturally be in
cllned to court public favor. il is possible
the pole system will be substituted for the
Underground. The system to be adopted
will be decided by the stockholders.
Mr.. Bisbee says he means business, and
he has been assured of the support and
cooperation of the citizens of Savannah.
f1s.
ments are made, he says he will commence
Operations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
BURIED IN BONAvENTURE.
Funeral Services of Henry Dreese
Van Wagenen.

The funeral of the late Henry Dreese
Van Wagenen took place yesterday after
noon from the family residence, at TAFT
nall and Jones streets. Many friends of
the young man were present at the house
and followed the remains to Bonaventure
cemetery, where the interment took place.
Rev. Charles II. Strong conducted the SER
vices. At the house Mrs. Wickenberg and
Mrs. Dupont sang There Is Rest for the
Weary and Rock of Ages" and at the
grave Fast Falls the Even Tide" and
Nearer, My God, to Thee"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
Marion Q. Johnson pend.

Marion c. johnson, a son of Mr.. Frank
NJ. johnson. died last night at $50 O'Clock
az the home of his father, at 4l9 Charlton
street, east. The deceased was taken III
Wednesday night last. He was 90 years
of age, and was well known among the
younger set of the city, by whom he was
greatly liked. He was in the employ Of
the Standard Oil Company as shipping
clerk. The funeral viii probably take
place to morrow,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
PULLMAN PoRTER,s $500 TIP.
Mrs. Cardeza Gave the IOIanthe's
Man a POcketfuI.

When Pullman car porter gets a tin
of $500 he is playing in the biggest luck
that ever comes his way, This is what the
porter of the Iolanthe ran up against when
he had the good fortune TO be in charge of
the private car furnished by the company
for the use of Mrs. Cardeza, one of rbe
joint owners, from Philadelphia, of the
handsome yacht that came over on Sun
day from Charleston. He was in the serv-
ice of Mrs. Cardeza for several DAYS. His
car, the Iolanthe, stood in the Plant Sys-
tenn passenger yards yesterday. 1t will
go back North.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24

Francis NJ. Oliver Esq, was yesterday
admitted to practice IN the United States
courts. MIR. Oliver is a graduate of the
law department of Vanderbilt University.
and. as is well known. is associated in
partnership with Judge Twiggs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. COE.
The Body VIII De Taken to Augusta
for Interment.

Funeral services of the late Mrs. VIII
liam Robertson Coe, nee Jane Hutchin-
son Falligant, will take place at Christ
Church this morning at 9 o'clock. 1t is
intended to begin the services promptly
at 9 o'clock in order that the 9:45 O'Clock
train for Augusta may be taken. The
members of the family and relatives of
the deceased, together with a few friends.
will accompany the body TO Augusta.
where the interment viii take place in
the family lot in the Summerville GENE,
terry President Conner of the Central
Railway has ordered the train held fifteen
minutes after the schedule time of de-
parture, in order to allow sufficient time
for the service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
MIR. ANTONY FERNANDEZ ILL.
Seized with a Stroke of Paralysis
Yesterday Morning,

Mr. Antony Fernandez was stricken with
paralysis at his home on oglethorpe ave-
nue. yesterday morning. He came down
TO his store as usual, but not feeling we'll
returned home about s o'clock and went
to bed Paralysis followed shortly after
he had retired, and he has been uncon-
scious since. Drs. Duncan and Charlton
we're called and are in attendance Few
men in Savannah are better known or
have a larger number of friends thar
Mr.. Fernandez, and all who know him
will most ardently hope for his recovery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24

If you need any underwear. hosiery.
handkerchiefs, neckwear or hat for win
ter or summer, anything in furnishings.
go to the Metropolitan removal sale for IT
and save the dealers profit We are 60
ing 10 move and want 10 sell this stock
before we do. Don't miss this chance.
Metropolitan Clothing Company.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
MerriII's verticaI Copy nookr.

Nos. /, 2, 3, 4, 5, Standard, intermediate.
Business and Social forms, now in stock
in book department. on second floor, at
Leopold Adler sad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24

You will need an overcoat II you are
living next winter. At the price we are
selling our overcoats it will pay you to
speculate. Can and see what we will do
for you on values. Metropolitan Clothing
Company, John W. Parker, manager.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24

Best RIO, roasted and ground, 121Ec a
pound. Southern Grocery Company, ia
Barnard street.--ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
oak, Pine ana Lightwood

For sale by r. b. Cassels. corner Gwin-
nett and Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway. Telephone Tad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24

Digestine cures indigestion and dyspep-
sia No dieting Cures while you eat. An
dreggists.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
ADJUDGED BANKRUPTs.
Judge Speer Decides That Perry &
benton Are InsOlvent.

Perry & Benton, the York street furnI-
ure dealers, were yesterday declared and
adjudged bankrupts by Judge Speer of the
United states Court. The case was then
referred to A. II. MacDonell Esq. referee
to take such further proceedings as the
law directs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
Has Done Much Good.

ct had catarrh in the head and could
find no relief until began taking Hoods
sarsaparila, which cured me. Ny sister
has been relieved of rheumatism by Hood,s
ard my little brother took il after serions
illness and il restored his strength. 1t cur
"a nv father of effects of sunstroke {"
sam Cain, Whigham, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24

Genuine $3.50 pants for CSC, at the Met
ropolitan removal sale.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-24
Coaee.

Hoods Pills cure nausea, headache.-ad
Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1899-04-20

may remark that Sarah. or rather
the Nulgatc form Sara. was not un-
known in pre-reformation days. II oc.
ours three times in Mr.. j. II. Jeayes'
Catalogue of Charters at berkeley
Castle" We have Sara. wife of Gilbert
fill Radulfi de Baggepath, circa 1850. In
the reign of Henry III. Ralph Jowas
granted to Sara de Blokessam half a
virgate of land in Niuneton; that is,
South Newngton. in Oxfordshire; and
in deed dated IL Richard II. the names
occur of a William Palmer. of Oxford,
and Sara his wife Pp. 1O2. 120, 1872.
/ know of but two instances of the
name Sarai being used. \ remote
cousin of my own was baptized thus
at Scooter in 1877. The following is
the entry in the register: ''Sarai Pea.
cock, the daughter of Richard. the
thirde of Marchc." A woman Of Lin
eolnshire birth and of peasant family,
who, if she be now alive. is about 50
years of age. bears. am told the Chris
tain name Sarai.-Notes and Queries.