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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18

Negro LabOrer Wants $4,000 on Ac-
count of Benzine Explosion.

Oh EAPAOShOhs
Robert Hart, colored. entered suit in the
City Court yesterday against the Southern
Asphalt Paving Company for $1,000 dam
ages.
Hart charges in his petition that he was
employed by the asphalt company in
shoveling dirt on the streets. April p
last he was injured by the splashlng of
boiling asphalt on his hand through the
carele ssness of another employee. This,
however did not disable him from work.
Ee was still at work on April 26 when ne
was ordered by the foreman of the gang
10 kindle a fire in the boiler. He was in
structed in doing so. he asserts. TO use
the contents of a can, which was pointed
out TO him. lie poured the contents OF
the can upon the wood in the boiler and
then applied a match. The result was an
explosion with unpleasant consequences
to Hart He was badly burned about both
hands and arms, as well as in the race
and nostrils, anc was rendered temper
arily blind.
Hart claims that he was not aware that
the can contained benzine, and that DeHg
simply an ignorant and unskilled labofer
he knew no better than TO undertake 10
carry out the orders of the foreman The
company will doubtless claim, IN its reply,
that the accident was due to Harris own
careleSsneSS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
THE SENTENCE AMENDED.
Supreme Court Directs Change in
Form of MisdemeA nor Sentences.

Supreme Court Directs Change In
Form of MisdemeA nor Sentences.
The remittur from the Supreme Court
IN the case of the state versus N. D.
Screen was received yesterday. The re-
mitIur affirms the decision of Judge Fal-
hgant in which it win be remembered that
De declined to release Screen from the
cehain-gang upon the technical plea made
oy his attorney that the sentence was not
n conformity with the law.
ne law of Georgia does not permit a
mlsdemesnor convict sentence of over six
E3hths in Jail, though for the same Of
tense twelve months chain-gang SEN
t"ce can be given. AS was explained at
,ls uIne, the form OF misdemeanor sem
'l"'e used IN the Superior Court for many
itdts past was to Jail imprisonment, 10
@ ldhen thence by the county authorities
"up worked upon the chain-gang or other
PuVuc works While affirming the decis-
'IUn OF the court below, the Supreme Court
eIr,els that the form of sentence be
Suttiuled TO conform to the provisions OF
T,loh 1913 of the penal code.
an accordance with this decision, mis-
Tom!eduor sentences In the Superior Court
"o" contain no reference to jail impris-
Gnment except in those cases where 1t
H. IT, utended that the punishment shall be
'',4t, Imprisonment only
lug other two case in which remitturs
ne received We're those Of Harry Sweat.
ra a'-i yea with murder, and Pauline A. Du-
In versus Charlotte A. Duchesse dAuxy.
~ noth of which the decision of the lower
NoIrt was affirmed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
THE NEWS AT PooLER.
The Weeks Happenings In the Lit
tie village.

Mrs Henry Branning and son were at
the home of Mr.. ]. Eitel last week
Mrs A. O. Mood Of Savannah is visit
ing at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. j. Well
man.
Miss Maggie Kline of Savannah was
among her many friends IN Pooler last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Tillman Of savan-
nah we're among their friends in Pooler
last week.
The monthly communication OF Richard
T, Turner Lodge, r: and A. NJ, will be
held Wednesday night.
Messrs. George Card and Charles Rich,
accompanied by Miss Sarah Ham and Mrs.
Mamie Rice, were among the visitors to
Pooler from Savannah last week. They
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. d. l..
Christian.
The protracted meeting, which was 10
have been held al the Methodist Church
next week, has been postponed owing to
the indisposition Of the pastor, Rev l.. T..
Waters The meeting Will be held the
early part of next month.
Rev w. H. Mcconnell will leave for
Clarksvlle Wednesday. and VIII not re-
turn TO Pooler until October During bis
absence Dr. II. 5. Symons Will hold lay
services at st. James Episcopal Chapel
on the third Sunday IN each month.
The large house OF Mrs. Johanna Won
Bergen, on Orchard hill, was burned
Thursday morning about 2 o'clock. Tho
fire caught In the second story OF the
roof was a-blaze. Mrs Won Bergen and
children were sleeping on the ground
floor, and the fire must have been burn-
ing some time before they were awakened
by the smoke. The loss was Dartlv cov-
cred by insurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
PROTECTING PosToFFIcE FLOORS.
The New Building a Model of Beauty
and Cleanliness.

If there are any who think the practice
of splitting cannot be stopped, they only
have to peep into the new postoffice,
where scores of workmen are engaged.
ANY man who spits on the floor will be
discharged at once" This is the sign
which Superintendent Andrew Anderson
has posted in conspicuous places about the
building. and there is no mstaking that it
has the desired effect. mo splitting al
lowed" would not have served the pur-
pose, buFthe risk a man runs of losing his
JOB is what makes them observe the rule
10 the letter.
Mr. Anderson explained to a Morning
News reporter yesterday that he found il
absolutely necessary to make an iron-clad
rule Throughout the building handsome
maple floors have been laid, and in some
OF the offices it is possible there win not be
any carpets. If the floors are to be stain
ed with amber he says, there is posi-
bility the inspectors would take exceptions
10 the work when they examine il for ac-
ceotance or rejection. Besides, there are
ladies and al other times court officers,
and as Mr.. Anderson always takes pride in
showing visitors through the building, he
does not wish to have things looking less
presentable on account of the carelessness
of workmen. Since he posted the notice
he has not had the slightest trouble. II
those who succeed Mr.. Anderson in charge
of the postoffice have the same success ne
has had in enforcing the rule. the build
ing viii, indeed, be novel for its beauty.
Appearances on he interior of the post
Office are beg nping to take on completed
look The stamp windows, money order
windows, boxes and other departments are
in their proper places, and the flooring and
wainscotng have also been completed. The
elevator as Up, and the big iron gates to
guard the northern doors have been swung.
Italian marble caps the wainscoting, whie
the other parts of The corridors are adorned
with Georgia marble. When the doors are
thrown open to the public IN few weeks,
the statement which has been made all
along that Savannah is to have the pref
test public building in the country will
have been verified
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18

Waycross, Ca, June 17.--Jddge A. P. Per-
ham, editor of the Waycross Herald OF
this city, has just fallen heir 20 baby
cradle in which his ancestors for nearly 200
years were rocked.
The management OF the waycross Air
Line Railroad has recently purchased two
handsome new coaches. They will arrive
In a few days, and will be Immediately
put into service on the Air Line
The new mill of the Ware Lumber Com
rapidly nearing completion. The mill will
have a capacity of nearly $4,000 feet OF
lumber daily, and viii give employment
to a large number of men Work has
used as a commissary for the mill hands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
ISLE OF HOPES ATTRACTIONS.
Some New Ones Put in at the 'rB. ~
H." Pavilion.

The Isle of Hope Is adding 20 its at
fractions; the latest is the improvement
made by Messrs. Barbee &Bandy in their
bathing house. If there is an objection
to salt water bathing it is the sickness
that one feels after coming out Of the
bath. Messrs. Barbee & Bandy have pro-
vided remedy by putting in fresh wa
ter shower baths over, the steps where the
hather by standing under the shower
for a minute, can be relieved of the sticky
feeling.
There is something going on nearly every
dav and evening at the "B. g. b." pa
vilion Every Wednesday and Saturday
Miss Mamie Bennett gives dancing les-
sons to children, which Is proving quite
an attraction. Next Wednesday evening
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18

and a body Of land In the county which
was also in dispute. to the father.
The verdict was satisfactory TO neither
party and both filed motions for a new
tria4. Judge Falligant rendered his de-
csions yesterday overruiing both motions
He also appointed Mr. Law receiver for
the property, to collect the rents and pay
the taxes which have accrued, a petition
been filed recently by Polignac Bourquin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
Washington News Notes.

Washington, Ga, June 17.-st. Joseph's
Academy viii hold its closing exercises
next week The graduating exercises and
delivery of prizes win take place on We'd
crcises.
Rev s. j. Cartledge of the Presbyterian
Church here was unanimously elected
captain of the Irwin Guards Lieut.. Arson
King first lieutenant and Mr.. Harry Smith
second lieutenant CDR. Cartledge was a
military man at school, and his captaincy
viii doubtless give a high tone to the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
John It. sMurtagh Made Citizen.

John T. Murtagh was yesterday made
citizen OF the United States in the Su-
perior Court Mr. Murtagh is a native of
Ireland but he has been a resident of Sa-
vannah for the last twenty-five years and
many of his friends will doubtless be
surprised TO know that he neglected TO be-
come a citizen for so many years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18

and sail to some foreign country The
final meeting OF cabinet officers, Quarter
master General Lawton and Commissary
General 81; John, was held at the Heard
House, ana the last order of the Confed-
ate government there issued bearing date
OF May 8, 1865. There Is no Abbevlle order
OF later date than April II, as above cited.
Sidney Herbert
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
A RECEIVER APPOINTED.
e. Fraser Law to Take Charge OF
disputed Property.

{. Fraser Law was appointed receives IN
the Superior Court yesterday Tor lot 10
Elliott ward, piece OF properly Which
has been in dispute for some time Pc
tween Mr. c. Bourquin and his SON. Pong
nae Bourouin. A jury in the Superior
Court recently awarded the lot to che son,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
AN ADMINISTRATION WANTED.
@. Fraser Law Suggested for Estate
of the Late c. A. Drayton.

of the Late G. A. Drayton'
The Peoples Loan and Savings Com
pany has filed a petition with the Court
of Ordinary for the appointment OF =.
Fraser Law, or some other suitable person.
TO administer the estate OF the late
Charles A. Drayton. -,
The petition states that the late Mr..
Drayton was indebted 70 the company IN
a large sum, secured by a conveyance OF
fa1e Is less than the amount of the deol
ana chat the lack of an administrator or
Inc estate Is injurious 90 the company
interests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18

and during the performance the "baby
otter" the latest of Mr. Barbee's pets.
will be on exhibition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
M'cURDy WAS A LOSER.
augment Against Him on Account
of Sewer Pipe Contract.

of Sewer Pipe Contract.
'ohn Francys Sons & Co. of Toronto,
w. nave been given verdict in the City
against d. c. McCurdy. trading
'Ae Columbia Fire Clay Company OF
~, -, Palestine, o.. Tor lSi.4is.s2, with in
crest from Feb. %, 1885,
'1cCurdy had the contract with Rourke
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18
A SUIT FOR CARRIAGES.
f. c. and p. Railroad Lost Ship
mcnt for Collins, Grnyson a Co.

Collins Grayson & Co. filed suit in the
CIV Court Yesterday against the FLORIDA
central and Peninsular Railroad for the
sum Of slss.9S. for the loss. of shipment
of cabbages delivered "a Which sHd he later
failed 10 receive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-18

A great many well read people speak
OF the surrender Of Gen. Lee 10 Gen. Grant
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-02-28
CONSTABLE SHOOTS WOMAN
Dispensary Officers Tried TO Enter
Her Husbands House.
Quarrel Ensued and Blows Followed-Hus-
band Shot Upon Constable, Who
in Returning the Fire Shot
Wife Below the Heart.

Columbia, 6. c, Feb. 25.-FOur State
cOnstables charged with the enforcement
of the GispensaTy Law went, at O'Clock
this evening to the residence OF John
Stuart, a respectable citizen and clerk
n one of the biggest mercantile eStab-
shments in the city, for the purpose Of
searching it TO see if there was any
whisky in the house. They went with a
search warrant, but were met at the door
by Mrs. Stuart
She went for her husband, who, on ar
irving, Indignantly refused to permit the
search. The constables stated that they
had been informed thai he had been sell
ing whisky contrary 10 the law. and were
determined to make the search. Words
followed. and finally upon Stuart cGrsins
Constable Crawford. the latter slapped
MIN Stuart ran into his house
His wife had come out on the piazza.
From the doorway Stuart opened fire on
the constableS. Crawford returned ii and
shot Mrs Stuart just below the heart.
The woman was dangerously wounded,
but not killed. She is lyins i'm ., critical
condition at the City Hospital. Stuart
was also badly snot in the mouth, his
tongue being nearly severed
In the fusillade that followed Constable
Crawford was SnOt through the LETT wrist.
The Sheriff anG several policemen arrest
ed the conStables and carried them 10 q
Magistrates office. The news of the
shooting spread all over the city. and
soon 40 or $40 Infatuated men were in
front of the office making a big demon
stration.
The constablcs were kept prisoners in
the Magistrates office all night guarded
by the Sheriff and his deputies. Two local
military companies were ordered out and
kept the crowd pressed back.
There is no danger Of a lynching. but
public feeling is wrought up to a high
state. and should Mrs. Stuart die, as now
seems probable. feeling will run higher.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-02-28
CONTEST FOR ORATORS.
Eighty-ssyenth Annual Cels bratien of the
Washington Literary Society.
Special 70 The Pcs,.

Spcciai - TIE flsi.
Lexington. Va. Feb. 22-TO-night the
Lee Memorial Chapel, Of Washington and
Lee University, was filled with friends Of
the students, the occasion being the
eighty-seventh annual celebration OF the
Washington Literary Society. The young
gentlemen acquitted themselves with cred
II, showing that much time mad been
given 10 the preparation Of their speeches.
The officers were. President. ". @. Per-
row, Of Virginia. Vice President; T. d.
Sloan, Of West Virginia; Secretary. W. &.
Moore, Of Virginia; Chief Marshal j. X.
Graves, Of Virginia. The audience was
welcomed In a brief speech by President
Perrow, after which he introduced as iTst
orator Of the evening. Mr.. E. d. OFT. of
Virginia, who spoke on ''Nirgin.a's Past"
Mr.. J. Powell Royal of Virginia, was
then introduced. who spoke on Some
Evils that Threaten Our Country"
The subject for debate WAS read by Sec
rotary Moore. Resolved, That the aver
age young man of to-day has a better op-
poTtunity 10 make financial success than
his forefathers." The question was dis
cussed by Mr. j. +. Senft Of Pennsylva-
mia. and Mr.. c. s. AcNulty. OF Virginia,
in the affirmative. and by Mr. f. W. Cor
shOrn, Of West Virginia, and Mr.. J. McC.
Sieg, of Virginia, in the negative. The
music for the occasion ~as furnished by
the Virginia Military Institute Post Band.
The orators medal was awarded 10 Mr..
OFT and debater's medal TO Mr. McNu,y
by the following judges: Prof ID. {. Hum
phreys. Prof Addison Hogue, and Mr.. W.
NJ. McElwee, lr.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-02-28
FIVE THOUSAND MEN BUSY.
What e. r. Huntington Saw on Visiting
His Newport Sews shiPyard

SPECIAL 20 The Post
Newport News. Va, Feb. @--Collis r
Huntington. principal owner Of the ship
yard here. arrived on his private car
shortly before noon to-day The alter
noon was spent in inspecting the immense
ship-building plant In an interview. the
magn3te declared that there were no
new developments in the ordnance and
armor plant project, but that he fully
expects to see them established here at
some time. Mr. Huntington stated that
Improvements aggregating sZ.oo0.ee would
shortly be made to the plant here.
Ar Huntington's party viii remain here
two or three days. 1t Is composed Of Mr..
and Mrs Coils p Huntington. Miss G
NJ Campbell Mr. H. L. Huntington. and
Mr.. G. r. Miles. private secretary 10 the
capitalist. When MI. Huntington went
through the sEipyard this morning he
saw il buster than ever before in its re-
narkahle history
The largest number of men ever en-
ployed in the plant was at work. This
was 500 or more. The work on the bat
tle-ships and the Morgan liners. on the
ships for which keels are soon to be laid.
and on the large number Of vessels at
the yard for repair, keeps the entire force
busy
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-02-28
GOVERNOR WILL NOT SIGN IT..
Bat West Virginia Insurance Policy Bill
viii Become a Law.

Sle-iAl 10 ] e rEtl
Charleston. W. Va. Feb 23.-GOv. At
kiason to-day sent the full value policy
bill back to the Senate unsigned. giving a
number OF reasons why ne did not feel
justified In signing il, but stated that as
il had passed the House BY a practically
unanimous vote and the Senate by de-
cisiye majority. he felt that in vetoing il
he would be placing himself in opposition
TO the expressed wishes of the people.
Accordingly the bill will become a law
without the Governors signature IL pro-
vides that fire insurance companies must
pay full face value of policies in case of
total loss
The Virginia debt question b0bOed up
again when a proposition was presented
in tlfe Senate this morning from Col. L.
P Chew. of CharlestOwn. representing the
holders of the so-Called West Virginia GER
tificates II proposed compromise. and
represented that the offer made WAS eN-
tremely liberal and unless accepted. the
State wsuld probably be called upon later
10 pay much more. The proposition Was
introduced by Senator Whitaker, and on
his motion was laid upon the table and
ordered printed in the journal
Both houses have passed the general APP
propriation bill, but the difference OF
opinion between the Senate and House as
TO the various appropriations will necessl-
tate the usual conference committee. and
this. with other matters of more or less
Importance that have energetic WORKERS
behind them. makes II extremely douHtl III
whether midnight FRIDAY will find the
West Virginia Legislature ready TO ad-
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-02-28
TiR-HEEL LEGISLATION.
Proposal for a Graduated Tax on the Gross
Income of Railways.

Special n ne rest
Raleigh. y. c.. FEB. 23.-The revenue
act was amended i'm the House to-day so
as TO impose q graduated license tax on dis
uansaries and also 10 give all taxes from
dispensaries 10 public schools. An effort
was made to amend the part of the bill
as 10 liquor licenses by requiring county
officers 10 issue them instead of giving the
latter discretion but 1t was voted down
overwhelmingly.
The section imposing the new graduated
tax on th- gross income of railways was
adopted, bu, later d determined attempt
was made to secure reconsideration and
strike il out Some of the ablest speakers
said it was new legislation dangerous
and undemOCrstic. The matter goes over
There was a notable aSsemblage in the
Senate chamber this afternoon TO hear
argument before committee for and
against dispenSaTy AT Charlotte. A spe-
cial train brought 800 leading citizens of
Charlotte here who favor d dispensary
Many speeches were made. Finally Sena-
tor Osborne. OF Charlotte. Who opposes
the bill, appealed 10 the committee TO
stand by him and report the bill unfavor-
ably. BY a vote OF 10 > the committee
so decided. ; scene of great excitement
ensued.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-02-28

ROADS IN ALBEMARLE cc-xTY
Convention to BE Held to Consi..c. their
improvement.

Sptc.Al 70 ] ne iOsJ.
Charlottesville, Va, Feb. 24-The roads
in this county have been so bad during
the present winter as to attract attention
TO the necessity for some permanent and
extensive Improvement. A movement is
on foot for a convention to be held in
this city some time next month 10 con-
slider the subject and 10 make a practical
beginning. Gen. Roy Stone. director of the
section Of road inc ,siry Of the United
States Department of Agriculture; DR..
Paul p. BarrinSer, Chairman of the fac
Glty of the University of Virginia, and
Capt c f. NaWter Superintendent Of
the Miller Manual Labor School or Abe
marie. have accepted invitations TO be
present and deliver addresses Congress-
man Hay has written that he will attend
and give assistance, if his public duties
do not conflict
While there is really no Uneasiness here
about smallpox. as it is not nearer this
city than Alexandria. vet we have so
many interests that would suffer that ev-
cry possible precaUtion is being taken to
insure Charlotte sville against a vista
ton from this nUch-dreaded disease. The
Chairman of the University of Virginia
faculty has announced that he will issue
10 more leaves of absence 10 Clubs or in
dividuals, except under special circum-
stances. All students who have not been
vacci4 ated within the past three years
are advised 10 seek at once the protec-
ton Cf this procedure The CITY Health
OfflceT this morning returned TO Alexan-
dria two persons who arrived here from
that city.
The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-02-28
CAPT. THOMAS PANNILL DEAD.
WelI-known Ciiizea of Petersburg In
crease of Street-cST Drivers Pay.


Petersburg. Va. Feb. 24-Capt. Thomas
Pannill, who vas tricken with paralysis
some days ago. died ~ his home in this
city this afternoon at $50 o'clock. He
was about sixty-fve years of age, a ma
tive Of Petersburg. ana son Of the late
Capt William P9nnili. OF this place. The
deceased had been an aUctioneer in Pc
tersburG since about 1851. with the excep-
zion of the time he saw service in the
Confederate army, ard was one Of the
best auct0neers in this State. He leaves
a widow and nine children, seven sons
and two daughters.
Lancaster Williams and ". NJ. Habis-
ton, OF Richmond, and James Haywood,
% Baltimore, We're here today inspecting
the property OF the Petersburg Street Rail
way, which was recently purchased by
Messrs. John l.. Williams & SON. of Rich
mOnd, and AIiddendOrf & Oliver, OF Balti-
more. While here Mr.. Williams increased
the pay of the car drivers p cents per
day which now makes their wages S1.25
per day.
Mayor Peasants received to-day a .et-
ter from c. F. King. General Manager
of the New England Newspaper League,
4 combination OF eleven influential EeWs-
papers. infCrmiI him that the league
would leave Boston on Saturday, March 4,
on tour OF Virginia, North Carolina,
Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Flor
ida The principal cities of Virginia will
be first visited. This tour is TO show the
people of New England the advancement,
unbounded resources, and material prog
rsss Of the South during the past few
| years.