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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
WON HoSoRs IN PENTATHLON.
Y. NJ. c. AS Physical Director a
Prize Athlete.

Mr.. John Blake. physical director of the
Y. NJ c. A, returned yesterday after an
absence of several weeks The greater
part of the time he spent at the Y. NJ c.
A. summer school for directors at Lake
of plans for new and improved work in
the gymnasium as soon as the classes
are organized for the winter.
The Lake Geneva school is an adjunct Of
the Chicago training school for directors
In Y. NJ. c. A. work. and has the same
corps of teachers and the same curriculum
as the Chicago institution. There are
classes in track and field athletics. Gales
thenlcs, indoor apparatus work hygiene
massage, anatomy, and physiology
Mr.. Blake worked hard and succeeded
so well that from a field of thirty-fve com
petitors. he won the first place i'm the
tnal pentathlon. The pentathlon is a
series of five events, the hundred-yar
dash, hammer throw, running high Jump
pole vault ana mile run. II can be seen
at a glance that it is a pretty hard test
OF muscle and endurance, and that is
Just what il is intended TO be. a rigid tesr
of all-round proficiency
That Mr.. Blake should win first honor
IS the more creditahe when II is known
that contestants Were entered from fifteen
or more states MIR. Blake also took
course in single-stick work. kind OF
fencing, but whether or not he will teach
that this winter he is at present unde-
oided. He has new wand drill. though.
also new club drill, that he will teach
and he expects to devote considerable time
10 outdoor and track events, with the
hope of having a field day later in the
season, possibly Thanksgiving day
There is some excellent material in the
nd
ter of outdoor sports ia now
being agitated by wel-known gentle
man, IL is quite possible that a number
of contests may be arranged during the
season
Owing TO his recent arrival and the
present pressure of work Mr.. Blake has
not been able to settle all the details of
the seasons work as yet, but the pro-
gramme, as outlined, includes the organi-
cation of three classes-the young mems
gymnasium class, on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday evenings. at $50; the bust
ness mems class, on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday afternoons at $50 and the
junior class, on Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons at 4 o'clock, and Saturday
mornings at 10
In addition 10 the classes. three basket
ball teams, constituting tri-club league,
will be selected. II is also intended 10
open the season with an exhibition, to take
place early in October, and on this Mr.
Blake will commence work Immediately.
The association Is in excellent condition,
having largely Increased its membership
during the summer and having the pros
poet of doing equally we'll this winter
The excellent work done by Messrs.
Johnson and Blake Is responsible for this
and the present season promises to be
one of the most successful in the history
/ Of the association.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
WANTS FAIRER HISTORIES.
Sons of Veterans Think Those in Use
Unfair to the South.

The report of the historical committee
of the United Sons of Confederate Veter-
ans. presented at the last convention, at
Charleston, has been printed for general
distribution among the members of the
confederation and others interested in the
preservation of the records of the war be-
tween the states.
The report is devoted largely to a dis
cussion of the school text books on history
used in the South and while no attempt
al special criticism is made. the committee
saws that no one of these histories is fair
to the South in it's discussion of the cause
and events of the great struggle
The report is couched in terms Of moo
Grafton and justice that must command
the respect of every fair minded man by
whom it is read, no matter what his own
individual opinions may be. The truth
about the conflict the issues that led up
to it, and the men who were engaged in
1t on both sides, is what the committee
thinks should be sought and, when found,
taught history Of the United States
should be used that does equal and exact
Justice to all shades of political belief, and
X is for the use of such a history that the
committee is striving.
In discussing the question, the committee
SAYS: "No sane man now doubts the I'M
swerving loyalty of the South to the Stars
and Stripes and no honorable American
atriot would reproach us for our loyalty
to the memories of our dead, or our ven
Grafton for the cause for which our IA
TIERS fought"
The chairman of the committee was Mr..
william r Jones. of Elberton, by whom
the report was prepared. and under whose
direction il has been printed. In the re-
port il is recommended that there be a
committee of three appointed i'm each
state, whose duty it shall be TO seek out
and investigate false statements ana mis-
leading arguments in the histories in use
in the schools and endeavor to have them
corrected or The history changed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
WANTS ALIMONY FROM STEIN.
Wife Charges She Was Cursed, Abus-
cd, Beaten and Finally Deserted.

Mrs Della Stein filed a suit for peTmd-
nent alimony against her husband R. G.
Stein, in the Superior Court yesterday.
Cruel treatment on the part of the hus-
band and the fact that he has deserted her
and refuses to return or to perform the
duties or assume the responsibilities of a
husband are urged in behalf of the plea.
The petition recites that the parties were
married in September, 1895, and that
STEMS cruelty TO his wife began soon
thereafter, and continued until the time
ne deserted her. Al the time of the mar
rage the plaintiff was a widow aud had
one small child. a girl. by the former mar
riage For his child the defendant began
10 manifest violent aversion and strong
objections to her presence in the house
with him and his wife, finally saying that
the question reduced Itself to a choice be-
tween him and the girl. If the latter were
nor sent away, he is charged in the petit
ton with having said, he would leave the
house himself.
Mrs stein recites that to avoid trouble
and i'll will aud to Danish even the pre-
tence for the cruel trea tment TO which she
had been constantly subjected, she sent
the child to the home of one of her rela-
ttves. in Screven county. This course of
conduct abated for a time the attacks
of her husband, but only Tor time.
Within a little while he had become
as abusive, profane and i'll tempered in
his references to her. and in what he
chose to say in her presence as he had
ever been before, and his conduct towards
mis- wife continued to get worse, instead
of better. On one occasion, she charges.
he struck her with his clenched fist, the
force of the blow almost sending her to
the floor. At last he deserted her and
refused to live with her longer.
The plaintiff asks that she be allotted
suitable and adequate permanent aiimony
from the salary paid her husband. She
states that he is young, strong and
healthy. and that he row receives $50
Der month from the Savannah fire de-
partment. Of which nc is a member. She
also asks that pending a hearing of her
su,t at the next term Of the court. The
iofenaant be required to pay her tempo
rary alimony at the rate of $50 per month,
together with attorneys fees and the ex-
nenses of litigation. An order was passed
directing the defendant to show cause be-
fore Judge FalHgant on Saturday morn
Inc. why the allowance for temporary ALI
ronv and costs Of court should not be
made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
WILL HAVE AN ELECTION.
Officers Named to Conduct One for
the Republican Blues.


A formal military election viii he held
at the regimental armory next Monday
night Mr.. M Ed Wilson has been chosen
second lieutenant of the Republican
Blues, the choice being preliminary to the
formal election, and subject to its ratifl-
cation. OF that, however, there is no ques-
ton. as the company will vote for the
nominee of the informal election.
The managers of the election have been
named. Capt. j. r. West of the Savanna h
Cadets will be the presiding officer. The
others who have been named TO act are
Lieut.. r.. A. Leonard of the Irish Jasper
Greens and Lieut.. ID. c. Barrow OF the
Oglethorpe Light Infantry
MIR. Wilson was formerly a member Of
Company d Of the Savannah Volunteer
Guards. He helped to organize the fourth
company of the battalion, and was one Of
its most enthusiastic members for several
years. His military knowledge will readi-
ly return to him, Notwithstanding his hav-
ing been out OF the Guards for some time
and supplemented by the close study he
viii give the texts on regulations and
other branches enjoined. it will doubtless
carry him through with flying colors when
his election has been made legal md his
examination ordered. Mr.. Wilson's many
friends congratulate HIM upon his seec-
lion as second lieutenant and the Blues
upon the wisdom Of their choice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
ANDIrOs ARRESTED ron DEBT.
Action of BALL In TrOver Gets in
Some of Its Work.

Some of Its Work.
An action of bail in trover, Instituted by
G. c. Sutcllffe against D. Andipos, was
sued out In tho City Court yesterday, and
executed by The arrest of the defendant
and his commitment to jan. IT is rarely
the case that this extreme process of the
law ends in the arrest of the defendant
The trouble had Its inception In the sale
of a cash register by the plaintiff to the
defendant and the latters agreement to
pay for the article in instaIlments. The
machine is said 10 be of the value of $l0O
and bears the name plate Of the plaintiff
The payments Of the purchase money were
not made on schedule time, and Sutcliffe
wanted 10 recover his register As tho
defendant refused "a deliver upon request,
the action of bail in trover followed.
When AndpOB was served with the pa
pers in the case and permitted his choice
as the law allows, of surrendering the
property, giving bond for It's forthcoming
in court or going himself TO JAIL he prompt
ly decided TO go 20 jail refusing to dis
close the whereabouts of the machine or
to produce 1t or to give bond. There re
manned nothing for the officer to do other
than to arrest Andipos and send him 10
the jail.
The facts in this case illustrate the rigor
Of the action of bail Ian trover and tend
to create the fear that in some instances
at least its application Is attended with
Injustice. The merits of the case in ques-
ton are not revealed in the pleadngs nor
are the inner facts disclosed. However
tho plaintiff gave no bond 10 indemnify
the defendant for the loss or damage that
he might sustain by reason OF the prosecu-
ton of the action, supporting the failure
to do so by a pauper affidavit.
The ease with whi2h a defendant may be
placed in jail by means Of this action Of
bail in trover is remarkable and Is not
understood by a great part OF the people
BY the giving OF a pauper affidavit the
plaintiff can escape liability himself, while
the defendant, If the property has passed
from his possession and he has neither
money nor friends, must go 20 Jail. In
some of its aspects the proceeding rivals
the Old process of Imprisonment for debt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

This IL tho oldest laundry in Savannah.
IT has seen concerns spring up and go
out of business. 1t has seen great strIn-
gency in business; IL has gone through
panics without trouble at all serious. The
work done by this laundry is superior
finish. 1t IS clean-not simply glazed. The
head of this enterprise is MIR. M Prayer,
who is thoroughly versed In every branch
Of the concern and a successful business
man.
The Office Of the Savannah Steam Laun-
dry Is No. II Congress. west. The works
are on Lumber street, between Zubly and
Margaret, They cover 6Ox1SO. Give en-
ployment TO fifty people the year round.
Mr.. Prayer Is wide awake and is the first
to see all the new machinery that comes
out. He has all the latest machinery ana
announces that he has one OF the best
equipped laundries in the country. He
makes a speciality of bed and table linen.
He has a large patronage, and his busI-
ness is deservedly popular.
Mr.. Prayer Is identified with outside
enterprises, and is "A philosophical, gos
ahead citizen. He is erecting one of the
handsomest homes on Whitaker street.
His businesSis a strong one. having grown
from a small one by persistent advertis-
ing and prompt work and good work. Mr..
Prayer is popular among business men.
His acquaintance Is large. He makes il a
rule which his employees are bound to
observe and comply with, to make every
customer satisfied. No inferior work ever
Is turned out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
Welded AT HIGH NOON.
Mr. William Berry stephens and
Miss Clifford Branch Dasher.

one OF the daintiest weddings that has
taken place in Savannah for a long while
was that of Mr.. William Berry Stephens
and Miss Clifford Branch Dasher. which
took place yesterday at noon at the First
Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Arthur J. Smith.
The church, which was beautifully deco
rated with palms. AS the strains of the
Lohengrin march pealed forth the
four ushers. Mr.. Anton p. Wright, Mr..
Robert G. Fleming, MIR. j. NJ. Rogers and
Mr.. Edward f. Lowell, Jr., walked up the
broad aisle, followed by the bride and
groom. There was no maid of honor
Inc brides dress was a lovely creation
OF snow white chiffon prgandy trimmed
with rows Of Nalencieunes lace. The skirt
was made with a deep Spanish flounce.
while the dainty bodice had a yoke of
narrow tucking and revers of the same,
trimmed with lace and ribbons. She wore
a large white leghorn hot covered with
ostrich plumes.
There was no reception, and Mr. and
Mrs. Stephens left on the afternoon train
Tor the North. On their return they will
reside with the brides mother at Bolton
and Abercorn streets until the completing
of their new house on Fifth street, east
Mr.. stephens Is a prominent young law
yer who stands already high in his pro-
tession. He is division counsel of the
Plant system for one of its most import
ant divisions
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Grace
B. Dasher and has many friends vino
are deeply attached to her for her sweet
disposition aud gentle dignifed bearing
A number of family friends and relatives
from out of town were present at the
wedding ceremonies, among them Mr. John
II. stephens of Washington, the groom s
father, Mrs. J. II. Stephens, his mother,
Mrs. B. G. Tarver of Jacksonville, and
Mr.. N. c. Hendy of Quitman. Many
beautiful presents were received attesting
the popularity of the young people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
MILLER CHARGED WITH RAPE.
Said 10 Have CrIminRIIy Assaulted
n Negro Girl Nenr COIIinsviIIe.


n Negro Girl Near COIIinsvilIe.
Turner Miller colored, was arrested last
night by Policeman Fleming. charged with
the rape of negro girl, Daisy O'Pryor.
The crime is alleged to have been com
mitted early yesterday morning, in the
woods beyond Collinsville.
The girl says that Miller offered to show
her some curiosities he claimed to have
in his possession. and that she set out
through the woods with him for the pur-
pose of inspecting them. When they had
reached a spot sufficiently dark and Sc
cuded for his purpose. he threw her to
the ground and committed the criminal
assault. Her screams and cries attracted
no attention, and. after accomplishing his
purpose, Miller left her on the ground.
She reported the matter TO the police
and last night pointed out the alleged
rapist to Patrolman Fleming. by whom
the arrest was made. Miller denies that
he is guilty of the crime as charged, claim
ing that there was no lack of consent
on the part of the girl. The case will be
Investigated in the Police Court this
morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
WERE HAPPILY Welded.
Quiet Gretnn Green Affair in Which
Two Became One.

Two Became One.
Mr.. William Wallace Fretwen and Miss
Lorena Gertrude Cox were married last
night at No. III Duffy street, west. It was
a quiet home ceremony, attended only by
few of the immediate friends and rela-
tives.
No parent was present TO give away the
bride. There were no attendants, and only
the groom his beautiful bride and the
minister Rev Osgood F. Cock were the
participants in the ceremony. Miss Cox $
home was at Meldrim. She is a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. f. M. Cox, who formerly
lived in Savannah Last week she came
to Savannah on a visit, and a day or two
ago il was decided that The present time
was the best for the union to which the
young people had long looked forward. II
was without the knowledge Of her parents
that Miss Cox became Mrs. Fretwe1.
1T was to the strains of Mendelssohn S
wedding march that the bridal pair en-
tered the parlOr. The bride is one of the
prettiest young women of this section
and in her bridal dress was a picture of
lOveliness. The friends of both wished
them great happiness in life upon the
conclusion of the ceremony, and this wish
will be shared by all who know them.
Mr.. Fretwell is well known in Savan-
nah. He has many friends who will con-
graduate him upon having won so lovely
a bride Temporarily the bride and groom
will make their home at the residence of
the father of the latter, Mr.. j. w. Fret
well, at No. 209 Bolton street, west
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
HELD ron SIMPLE LARCENY.
Finley and wilkins Turned over to
the CITY Court by the Mayor.

the City Court by the Mayor.
w. NJ. Finley and John wilkins, the two
white bicycle thieves who were nabbed in
Macon and brought down from that city
by Detective Barrett. were arraigned in
the Police Court yesterday morning and
turned over to the City Court on a charge
of larceny.
The bicycles were rented by the two men
from the stores Of Il. V. Connerat and w.
e. Higgins, and disappeared, with Finley
and wilkins, on the same afternoon. A
telegram to the chief Of police of Macon
secured the arrest Of the men and their
detention there. They admitted to Mayor
Myers. who presided in Police Court in the
absence of the Recorder, that they had
appropriated the wheels and told the man.
uer in which they had been disposed of on
the way 10 Macon. II Is probable that they
viii both be recovered.
The Mayor heard also the case against
Sam jenkins and r, l.. West, the two
negroes who were charged with riotous
conduct and with assaulting Tom Corco-
ran. a young white man, at the corner Of
East Broad and Liberty streets several
Sundays since There was no evidence
against the negroes, other than that they
had formed part of the crowd that had
gathered, and nothing 10 indicate that they
had s,ruck CorrOran. He could not him
self Identify them AIS bis ASA lants and
stated that he ala nor know by whom
be had been struck Evidence of rio.ous
conduct was just as trivial and the Mayor
dismissed the cases.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
sa,s Savannah Is an RIsht.

Col. T. s. Wylly arrived in the city yes
tcrday from New York. where he has been
for the last two weeks, having recently
returned from Baracoa, Cuba. After the
mastering out Of Rays Immunes, Of which
he was Lieutenant colonel. last spring. Col.
WHY returned 10 Baracoa where he had
been In command for several months, to
look after some business matters. Col
Wylly reports that Baracoa is a beautiful
city, but he prefers Savannah and her
people to any spot in the island OF Cuba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
A SALVAGE CORPS.
Long Needed Want Supplied in Fire
Department..

Department.
The Savannah fire department now has
a fuzzy equipped salvage corps The re-
serve wagon which was equipped for the
use of the salvage corps was put in ser
vice at No. station yesterday. Senior
Foreman Mouro is in command with a
force of six men, r. A. Jones being assist
ant foreman, f. V. Pacetti driver and
Thomas Fogarty, Enoch Hartley, Aaron
Adams and c. o. Neve completing the
force The men were especially picked for
the work.
The wagon. which has been equipped
with a I needed appliances for the work, is
stationed on the western side OF the en-
CINE house, the truck which formerly oc-
cupiod this station having been placed in
the rear of the engine on the Abercorn
street side.
mo increase in the force of the depart
ment has been made in adding the salvage
corps" said Chief Mcguire yesterday, "the
men being drawn from the other COM
panios of the department. A salvage corps
was one OF the things which could not
longer be done without II should have
been provided years ago by The insurance
men and would have reduced insurance
losses on stocks of goods Is TO 80 per cent
As the insurance companies would not pro-
vide, the only thing 10 be done was for
The city to furnish the corps in the hope
OF reducing losses and thereby securing
reduction in rates"
The wager. is equipped with 25 large tar
paulns, each IL feet square ten of which
will be taken out on each trip of the wa
gon. The salvage corps is expected to be
the first TO reach fires in the business
section, and to get its tarpaulins in place
in time 10 save damage by water and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
IsAACs-MEssICK Welded.
Pretty Home wedding on OsIethOrpe
Avenue.

A quiet but pretty, home wedding was
that of Miss Leila Viola Messck and Mr.
Morgan c. Isaacs yesterday afternoon at
the home of the brides mother No. 12S
Og1ethorpe avenue west. Rev. Bascom
Anthony performed the ceremony.
Only members of the families, with a
few intimate friends were present The
bride was becomingly gowned in a brown
travelling suit and carried a bouquet of
brides roses. She is the only daughter of
Mrs Kate Messick, and is very popular
in her large circle of friends,
The groom, a native of Baltimore, is an
architect by profession. He lives at Eli
colt City, Md, for which place the happy
couple left on the Itasca in the after
noon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
Inst Excursion to Charleston.

The Plant System will run the last tx
cursion of the season TO Charleston on next
Sunday, Sept 10, fare. $1.OO for the round
trip. Train leaves $40 a. m. (city lime)
returning leave Charleston 500 and HIS
n m Ample Accommodations Will be pro
vided to handle all who desire 10 make
The trip. Tickets can be secured at the
De Soto Hotel Office Saturday or at the
deDot Sunday.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
FEVER CASE AT MIAMI.
The Patient Guaranteed on Shore
i'm n Schooner

formed of the existence of a case of yell
low fever at Miami Fla. The case came
from Key West, and developed five or six
days ago. AS soon as discovered the pa
tient was put aboard a schooner and quar-
sntined some distance off shore. As the
quarantine measure adopted by the Miami
authorities Is very effective one, Dr.
Erunner has no apprehension of any trou-
bic from that source.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

Go 10 school. sonny" said Uncle
Eben, "an git educated bout geography.
Itll help you to I'm stan dat dis worn
would keep gwine round, even II you didn't
happen 10 be on ham to push an boiler"
Washington Star.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07

Cause and Emect.-Mrs smythe-I
wonder why old china is 80 rare ana valu-
able Mrs De Jones-Why ] thought you
kept a servant.-ChicaSo News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
rhrough sleeper. to Cincinnati.

Via r. c. and T. R. r.. s. Z. and Queen
and Crescent route, leaving Savannah
daily. Quick tine 10 the North. Only
through sleeper 10 Cincinnau.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-07
ONLY SLEEPING can LINE.
Savannah to birmingham, Central
of Georgia Railway.

Leave Savannah .................. 800 p. m
Arrive Birmingham .............. los p. m.
Returning
Leave Birmingham .............. $40 p. m.
Arrive Savannah ...............,. 500 a. m
Close connection at Fort Valley and Co
iumbus for Montgomery and all points On
Southern Georgia, Alabama and the West
Ticket Office lJ7 Bun street and Central
Passenger station corner "a es. Broad and
Liberty streets.--ad.