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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
CIRCULATING HIS PETITION.
Man Serving n Sentence Is Out Look
ing for Sig natures.

Atlanta, July lie. p. Johnson of this
city enjoys the distinction of being proba-
bly, the only man on record who circulated
a public petition for his own pardon while
actually serving a sentence in jail.
Johnson is the former proprietor of the
White Elephant saloon, who stole Sc 600
worth of Georgia bonds from John A. Nc
was the only watcher afterward using
the ill-gotten funds to open saloon on the
Bowery in New York.
After sundry experiences in the courts he
made restitution of part of the stolen bonds
and was given a sentence in the county
jail as punishment.
Johnson was formerly quite a figure in
local politics, and therefore it appears he
enjoyed a pun with the jail officials. He
has still some little time to serve in jail,
but he does not propose to finish his term
if he can help IT, He felt that he could
get a pardon from the Governor if only
he could get out and raise a petition and,
accordingly. johnson prevailed upon the
jailers to permit him to go out in custody
of q baliff and circulate his papers. He
went to the court house to see his old
friends there, and unless the court puts
stop to his plans johnson expects to get
up long list of signers to his petition.
johnson also enjoys the distinction of
having cast a vote for his favorite candi-
date during the recent election for county
commissioner, though "a prisoner. lie got
a bailif to take him out, and while walk
ing for his health quietly stroled to the
polls and put in ballot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12

Atlanta, July 1.-THE work of recruit
ing for the Twenty ninth Regiment of
Infantry under the recent call of the Pres
ident for service in the Philippines began
at Fort Mcpherson this morning. A num-
Der Of men were exa mined and accepted
aud The recruiting will now go steadily
forward until the regiment is completed
though the men vii, be drawn from other
states as well as Georgia, The term of
service for which the regiment is enlisted
is for the period ending June 80, 1901
Lieut. r. 5. Offley is the recruiting off,
Ger in charge at Fort Mcpherson. Col. T..
+. Hardin, who win command the regi-
ment, being still in Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
FOUND SIXTEEN INDICTMENTS.
Grand Jury Made VI Full List for
Superior Court.

The grand jury of the Superior Court met
yesterday afternoon and returned a barge
baton of indictments. The case of James
II. Arnold, the young soldier who is
charged with killing another member of
the Third Kentucky Regiment in Savan-
nah last May, was not presented to the
jury.
Jake Moultrie, who shot and killed Moses
Williams in Yamacraw on July 2, was in
dicted for murder
Three indictments were found against e.
A. Brack, for his recent attack upon Mr.
G. a. Gregory, city editor of the Morning
News. Brack is held for assault and bat
terry, carrying concealed weapons, and
pointing a pistol not in seif-defense.
Jim Brown and Fred Berrien, who were
turned over from the Recorders Court
yesterday morning for robbery, were in
dcted for larceny after trust two indict-
ments being found against Brown and one
against Berrien. Brown is charged with
stealing jewelry and clothing from the
house of Mr.. G. s. Byck TO the value of
over $500, and both men are charged with
stealing articles to the value of about 500
from the house of Thomas Woodring.
James King. colored, was indicted for
rape committed upon Rebecca Mclean,
colored, on july /. an account of which
crime was published in the Morning News
at the time.
Charlie Green and Lila West. who bur
glarized the store of II. Wnensky on the
night of July 2, were indicted for burglary.
W. G.. Arms trong and John Davis were
indicted for larceny from the house for
stealing 500 pounds of wool from the Plant
ers' steam rice mill.
other indictments were found as follows:
Wylly Brown, assault with intent to muir
der; Maggie Harden, assault with intent TO
murder; Henry Smith, larceny after trust;
Lounie Mercer, assault and battery on Mr..
j. J. GreenlaW.
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PUFF WAS CHOKING HIS WIFE.
SENSATIONAL SCENE ON STREETS
OF CHARLESTON.

WINS Walking Quietly Along the
tackled Her-BOth Were Arrested
and Locked In in the Guard House.
There Has Been Trouble Between
Them and Many Charges Have
Been Made.
Charleston, S. C., July ia sensational
in front of the office Of the News and
Courier here, at noon to-day.
A styiishly dressed and pretty woman
was walking quietly along the street
when, apparently for no cause whatever,
she was attacked by a big man in a light
suit of clothes. The man took her by the
neck and began choking her. She jerked
away from him and struck him over the
head and shoulders with her parasol
The fight was growing exciting, when
two police officers came up and arrested
both combatants. The man and woman
We're Mr.. and Mrs. George Puff of this
city, regarding whose troubles there has
been more or less told recently
A few days ago Puff struck his wife at
the corner of Broad ana Meeting streets.
and scene followed Two days later. a
she was returning from the Is,e of Palms
with an unknown man. Puff met her and
made another scene. the stranger esca ping
in the crowd befoce he could be identified
Puff. it is understo od accuses his wife
of infidedty. while she charges him with
having maltreated her. and of having
threatened her life. She had him put I'M
der peace bond Saturday.
When they had both been arrested To-
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STOPPED BY AN INJUNCTION.
NO LEVY WILL BE MADE AGAINST
ATLANTA NATIONAL.

FuIton's Emort~ to Collect Taxes
Frotu uuitdin= and Loan Associn-
lions Held IN Until the Courts
Can Determine The Mnttcr-sUch
Collection Held to BE in Contra
VcntiOn of the statute and the Con-
stitution of the United states.
Atlanta. July lin the absence Of
Judge J. H. Lumplin and also of Judge
John ;. Gambler. the attorneys for the At
lanta National Building and Loan Assoc
citation and the southern Home Building
and Loan Association. yesterday presented
a petition FOR injunction against Tax Col
Iector Stewart to Judge Butt at Column
bus. and it was granted temporarily
Under the bill the tax collector is en-
Joined from proceeding with the collec-
ton of the county taxes alleged 90 be due
by these corporations upon the f. fas. is
sued last week at the instance of the
County Commissioners ana the county at
torney. A similar course will be taken
by the other building and loan associations
in this city against which the tax collec-
tor has issued executions under his in
strucuons from the county attorney.
All the fl. fas were based on the dou-
BILE tax rate, which is charged against de
fauBers. The amount claimed from the
Atlanta National is $l1,l1006. and that
from the Southern Home 6403.H.
Both companies cain they have paii
all taxes due for the year 1898, for which
the fl. fas. were issued.
The grounds upon which the companies
contest the payment Of taxes to the county
are as follows:
First-It Is in indirect conravention Of
the statute imposing and prescribing the
method of taxation upon building and
loan associa tons in this state.
Second-It is based upon an arbitrary
and incorrect statement Of the value of
the property of the petitioner within the
taxing district
Third-It is in cOntraventiOn of the con-
stitution and laws of the United States
reserving exclusively to Congress the right
and power to regulate and control inter-
state commerce, and forbidding any other
authority to impede or lay any burden
upon such commerce.
Fourth-It is the wrongful assertion un-
der color of office of a power on the part
of the defendant to impose upon the
property of the petitioner duplicate tax
alton contrary 10 the law.
The execution issued by the tax coll
lector Is stated to be a cloud to the title
of the real estate of the association, and
in order to prevent impending wrong and
injury, it is claimed it was necessary 10
appeal to court of equity.
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TO COMPETE WITH THE BAND.
Preacher Refused Permission to
Erect n stand in the Park


Atlanta. July 1.-THE street preachers
are causing the city authorities a good
deal of unrest these warm days This
morning following the action Of the Po-
lice Commissioners last night in decariGg
against the street preachers, Rev. A. x.
Holderby. who has been holding forth on
Marietta street every Sunday for a num-
Der of years, applied to Mayor Woodward
for a permit to preach in Grant Park.
Kew IoldtvDy Tad his attention al
tracted to Grant Park as field of evan
geical operations from the fact that a
brass band has been engaged to play there
every Sunday, and thousands of people
whom he thinks should be listening to
the gospel go out there to hear it. He
thought he would compete with the band.
and asked the Mayor for permission 10
erect his stand right up close to the band
stand.
Mayor Woodward, however declined to
grant DR.. Holdcrby such a permit, and
told him that it would not he fair to the
people who went out to the park 10 hear
music by the band to have his preaching
thrust upon thea. He said he had no OBJ
jections to his preaching in another part
of the park, but this didn't suit the vet
eran eXhorter of the highways, and he
declares he will remain in the town I'M
til the police authorities remove him.
Some of the police board think there
is danger Of a riot on account of the street
preachers taking their stand in front OF
saloons and then inveighing against the
saloon men. Some day they fear the sa-
loon men will get tired of this boarding
Of the lion in his den, SO 10 speak, and .
free fight with the preachers will result.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
MILL OPERATIVES LOSE JOBS.
Atlanta Concern VIII Do Away With
Its Night Shift.


Atlanta, July 11.-Several hundred en-
ployes of the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills
have been notified that they viii be with
out jobs July Is They comprise the en-
tire force of hands employed on the night
shift since last March the company hav-
ing determined 80 discontinue the night
work because it has not proven profitable.
President Elsas to-day declared that the
discontnuance of the night work was not
because OF a falling off in demand for
goods, but because the operatives would
not render acceptable service working at
night. They were SO careless that large
losses in materials occurred. The night
hands would loaf all day, he says, and
when they reported for work at night they
would be half asleep, some of them going
to sleep at their machines, in fact
The operatives are much excited over
the action of the mill owners, many Of
them claiming that they will be put to
great hardships TO maintain life, having
come here from a distance to take places
the first of the year
President Elsas, however, declares that
all who want work will be able to get 1t
al once, as there is a great demand for
operatives by other cotton mills, and the
mere announcement that a large number
will be thrown out of employment here
viii suffice to bring offers from these other
mills.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
ROBBED A RECT0RY.
Residence of Rev. RObb White En-
tered by Thieves.

Residence of Rev. RObb white En-
tered by Thieves.
The residence of Rev Robb White, on
York street was robbed some time las,
week, clock and some of the silverware
being stolen. Mr.. White and his family
were out of the city and in their absence
the rectory was entered.
The negro woman, who goes once a week
to make an inspection and clean up tho
house, found on her visit Monday. that
il was in considerable disorder. that some
OF the articles in The pantry had been
eaten and that the clock had been sto.en.
She reported the matter to the police and
telegraphed Rev. Mr.. White, who returned
to thc city Yesterday.
The police investigated the case and
commenced operations by arresting the
woman. 1t was soon found that she was
not in any way connected with the theft
and she was given her liberty. Since then
the detectives have been endeavoriag to
arrest the real burglars. but as yet their
efforts have not been attended with sue
cess
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TRUSTEES TO MEET THURSDAY.
Lyman Hall Now Talked of as "A Can
didate for Chancellor


Atlanta July 1.-THE board of trustees
of the State University will meet in this
city next Thursday for the purpose of
electing a chancellor of the university to
succeed DR.. Boggs the board having been
unable TO agree upon a man at the regular
annual meeting recently held at Athens
A number of names have been suggested
for the place, that of DR.. Boggs among
the rest, but UP to the present time it
does not appear that the trustees have ar
rived any nearer to a conclusion than al
the recent Athens meeting.
President Lyman Han of the State
School of Technology is being urged
strongly as a most desirabl man for the
place. In case Prof Hall should be made
chancellor of the university il is said that
Dr. G. A. Nunnally of LAGRANGE, who is
also being suggested for chancellor, would
be acceptable to some of the trustees of
the Tech as President Halls successor.
Ex-Gov. w. Y. Atkinson is another fig
ure in the CHARACTERISTIC talk Since the
Athens meeting there has been a good deal
said about him in connection with The
place. He has strong friends among the
trustees, and his selection is regarded as
one of the probabilities.
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DEATH OF MRS sALoME PuRvIs.
Her Funeral viii Take Place From
Duffy 81. Church This Afternoon.

Miss Sa'ome Tulula Purvis died yester-
day at her home, No 1911 Whitaker street.
Her death has cast a shadow over her
large circle of friends and acquaintance.
Although her death was expected by her
family, yet it came as great blow 10 her
friends, who were unaware of her critical
condition, she having been confined TO her
bed about ten days, during which time
she was great sufferer.
Miss Purvis was an estimable young
lady, combining the qualities that form
a true Christian character, being a low
ing sister and sincere friend.
The funeral viii take place this after
noon at o'clock from The Duffy Street
Baptist Church, of which the deceased
was a consistent member. She leaves fve
sisters and two brothers.
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2o-31 Congress street, west.
SPECIAL INDICTMENTS.

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vannah Rubber Tire Company for apply
ing the famous kelly Springfield Rub
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Would be glad to give any information
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Specialty-A full and complete line of
delivery, dairy and bakers wagons.
MARK APPLE.
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FUNERAL INAIrArInNs-

~~>~|-----~~~~~~>-~--~----
PURNIS.-The friends and acquaint-
ances of Mr.. J. H. Purvis and sisters; also
of Mr., and Mrs. c. c. Atkins are invited
to attend the funeral Of their sister, Sa-
lone Tulula, from Duffy Street Baptist
Church, at o'clock this "wednesday aft
ernoon; interment a Bonaventure.
Lumpkin ard Brunswick papers please
copy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
BRYAN SPOKE IN COLORADO.
Platform of 1900 VIII BE the Same
on the Silver Question.

Colorado Springs, Col, July 11-Winiam
Jennings Bryan spoke before a large au-
dience at the opera house last evening.
He spoke on imperialism and trusts, the
silver question: income tax, and in the
course of his remarks, said the Democratic
platform of 1850 on the silver question
and Income tax would be the same as in
1895.
He also said that several new issues had
come before the public, namely, the trusts
ana imperialism and expansion. He out
lined The Democratic platform of 1900 as
opposing imperialism and trusts; imperi-
ansm for the reason that il is not in har-
mony with the Declaration OF Independ-
ence ana the views of a free people
The speech was listened to by ~ 3 600
people while hundreds were turned away.
Mr. Bryan was entertained at dinner at
the ii Paso Club by State Senator II. II.
SeldOmridge.
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NOW a MEXICAN SUPERVISOR.
Mr. +. :. Wayne Climbs Up with the
Mexican National.


Mexican National.
Mr. Thomas SI@AVayne has been ap-
pointed supervisor of the Southern division
of the Mexican National Railroad. with
headquarters at Urapan.
Mr. Wayne has many friends among
the young people of Savannah, who will
hear the news with pleasure He went
out to Mexico two years ago to accept
a position under Mr.. George Dole Wadley,
who had a contract with the Mexican Ma
tional for the construction of an extension
of its system from Patzcuaro to Urapan.
His work under Mr. Wadley was exem-
plary. and that gentleman was pleased
TO use his influence 10 secure Mr. Wayne
the important post of supervisor For
one of his years to hold such a position
is unusual, as he is barely 20, but his
friends are sure he will discharge its
duties with ability and to the satisfac-
tion of the company, and that he will
continue 10 rise.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
Welded AT GUYTON.
MIR. Mcmillan and Miss Hendry OF
BIackshcar Married

Guyton, Ca, July 11.-Mr. Harry V. Nc
MILAN and Miss Alma w. Hendry were
married this afternoon at 2:3O at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. J.. L. Cubbedee. The core
mony was performed by Rev. II. b. Hur-
ley The bride wore white organdie with
white ribbons. The bride has been here
on visit to her aunt. Mrs. Opbelia v
jenkins, for several weeks. She is highly
accomplished and beautiful young lady.
Her home is at Jesup, but she has been
teaching at Blackshear, Ga for two
years, as assistant. She made MANY
friends while here. The groom is one of
Blackshears most promising young men.
Only the most intimate friends We're pres
ent. Mrs w. A. Snow played the we'd
ding march After the ceremony ice
cream and cake were served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcmillan left on the midday train for
Savannah to spend the night and 20 on
TO Blackshear tomorrow
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Three hospital attendants left last night
by way of the Central Railroad for Van
couver barracks. The men have been con
nected with the general hospital here and
leave for service at the far Western post.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
GOES BACK ON his CONFESSION.
Tom McGarvey Says He Did Not Ac-
knowledge killing Hawkins.

Tom McGarvey Says He Did Not Ac-
knowledge killing Hawkins.
Tom McGarvey, convicted of the
murder of George Hawkins and sentenced
to life Imprisonment in the penitentiary,
has written to the Morning News long
and involved denial of the confession
which he made last week and which was
reported in the Morning News.
The letter was written in the Jail on the
day of the publication. He denies the con
fession vigorously, profanely and in toto,
denies ever having made it and denies its
truth. Not only does he deny the con-
fession, but he denies the story to which
reference was made in the same article,
describing his antics in the camp of the
Third Immunes al Macon, when he at
tempted to cut the throat of a fellow SOL
der with the same weapon which ended
the life of Hawkins. The facts Of this
story are known to several prominent
gentlemen of Savannah, who We're officers
in the regiment
Whether the confession be true or false,
whether McGarvey remembers the killing
of Hawkins and committed the murder
with malice aforethought, or whether he
did not, there is no question except by
himself that he made it. / came TO the
Morning News from a source which puts
its credibiity beyond question, and was
published as nearly as possible in the
words the man used at the time Possibly
McGarvey did not realize to how many
he was telling his story, and supposed
that his lawyers only We're present or
within hearing distance. At any rate,
they were there at the time, and do not
deny that the confession as published,
was made TO them
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New Yacht Club Member.

The stewards OF the Savannah Yacht
Club met yesterday and elected five new
resident members of the club. Messrs
George G. Haywood. r. V. Connerat. w.
w. II. Connerat, Jr.. F. T. Webb = w
Smith and two nonresident members. Mr.
=. d. Aiken and Mr. w. Z. Mckay of
Brunswick.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-12
FIre in a CoIumbns HoteI.

Columbus. a..July u.-Fire broke out
IN the kitchen of the Rankin House al
midnight last night and did considera HE
damage TO that hosiery. The heroic
work of the flremen prevented the flames
from spreading TO the main body of the
MOTEL The guests were almost panic
stricken and rushed from the building in
their night clothes. The loss will moi 90
over 81 900 ~
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RYAN's BUSINESS COLLEGE,.

Room y, Provbdent Building.
Day and night sessions. This college
furnishes place where the business man
can secure competent Office help Of BON
sexes. students taught to operate the
Remington Standard Typewriter, that be-
ing the machine which the business world
employs bearing & Hull, sole dealers.
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NOTICE.

The undersigned desires TO thank Messrs.
jackson, Metzger & co. in behalf of the
Tetley's Tea Co. for the courtesies ex-
tended during her stay, while demonstrat-
ing ana serving the celebrated teas in the
above firms basement
Mrs. Heggie takes this opportunity to
extend to the emp.oyes of Jackson. Metz
ger & Co. her appreciation for he many
courtesies shown her personally.
MRS. a. c. HEGGIE
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
The petit jurors of the City Court need
not appear untM Thursday, July 18th insL.
at 10 q. m.
BY order of the Hon. Thos. NJ. Norwood.
Judge. WARING RUSSELL. JR..
C1prlx
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Chiiis and fever is bottle of Groves
Iasteiess Chill Tonic. 1t is simply Iron
ana Quinine in tasteless form. No cure
no pay. Price 50c.-ad
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FURNITURE AND GENERAL Me-
CHANDIsE STORAGE

Can be had at the District Messenger
Delivery Company's warehouse, 81 IN,
Montgomery street, on reasonable 'S oyef1
The building has been Thoroughly und
hauled and repaired. and now one If Al 4
surpassed facilities for the stordse ia rona
kinds of furniture. Van, express mi
and messengers furnished. Plaio ss,n,oy1
furniture packed for shipment ana i1'
ed with care. Telephone 2.
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JOHN WOLF,
Florist,

The largest grower of cut flowers
in Savannah. Nursery and green
houses on OFT and Anderson streets.
Fone 634
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The GERMANIAB BANK
SAVANNAH, Ga.

o,.o, .S20O0N
Undivided profits ...........,.....''.''|V ~
This bank offers its services to cofpol~
lions. merchants and individuals.
HAS authority to act as executor, aa'
minlstrator, guardian, etc.
issues drafts on the principal clues ID
Great Britain and Ireland and on the Con-
tinent. u4oriv
Interest paid or compounded quarterly
an deposits In the Savings Department
Safety Boxes for rent.
HENRY BLUM, President.
/. B. TIEDEMAN. Vice President
JOHN NJ. HOGAN, Cashier.
WAITER f. HOGAN, Asst Cashier.
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AMUsENIENTS.
EXCUR sIONS.
WARSAW.

Steamer Alpha, Capt. Bailey, leaves Ss-
vannah Sunday and Tuesdays at 9 a. m.
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from Ambos wharf, Thunderboit, at 1870
a. m. Fish dinners, surf bathing and
dancing From Savannah, so cents: from
Thunderbolt, 40 cents; children half price.