The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
MOORE MUST SERVE HIS TERM.
BOARD OF PARDONS REFUSES To
CONDONE HIS OFFENSE.

Mcintosh Returns to His Desk az
the CapitoI-GoV. Gambler win
save the State Much Money ON Its
Insurance-CaSes in bankruptcy.
Atlanta, Jan. 3.-(SpeciaD.-Private
Moore. the Maine aruueryman who gain
ed wide notoriety and term in jail for at
tempting TO embrace Savannah lady on
the street several weeks ago. viii nave 60
serve out his sentence without interfer-
ence from the Governor.
Recently, az the hisht OF the iobson
kissing carnival. some hope was expressed
that Private Moore might be restored TO
liberty upon the hypothesis that unusual
latitude ought to Dee allowed to the army
and navy in these matters
But it seems that Private Moore is to
be regarded as the antthesis Of Hobson.
While the one kisses his way clean across
the continent the other must remain in
durance vile on account Of one isnomin
ious attempt superinduced by an over ia
diligence i'm the cup that is said 20 cheer.
Petition Was Turned Down.
Gov. Gambler received the recommended
ton of the prison commission in the case
of Private Moore this afternoon. This
recommendation was adverse to the fu-
ture prospects of the imprisoned artHler-
ist The pardon commissioners, after
hearing all that could be said in eXtenua-
ton of his offense, and considering the
strong petition sent up from Savannah in
his behalf. decided that he was lucky TO
get off as easily as he had at the hands
of Judge Norwood.
The assault committed by the soldier,
the commission thought, was most ag
gravated one, and the six months in the
chain-gang, which he IS now serving,
they held should be filled out if justice is
to be done, and an example made to 9th
ers who may be weak in the same direc-
ton as Private Moore
Gov Gambler might, of course, have
overridden the recommendation of the
pardon board, and set Moore at liberty,
but he is disposed to give fun faith and
credit to all the acts Of the pardon board,
and so this afternoon announced that
nothing could be done for the Maine sol
der If he gets out of jail now before
his time is up. it Will have TO be by the
payment of The fine imposed by Judge
Norwood as an alternative.
Interest has been manifested in the case
all over the country since Hobson made
the soldier kiss a matter Of national inn
portance. Some of the Eastern papers
sent up loud howl against Private
Moores Imprisonment 1t is now in or
der for these to start a fund to pay his
fine and get him out since the pardOuiug
power has upheld the court in undertake
ing to teach a salutary lesson 70 the
would-be military masher.
DR.. Mcintosh Returns.
DR.. b. L. Mcintosh, assistant commits
sioner of agriculture under former Com
missioner Nesbitt, whose absence from his
desk yesterday caused some comment at
the capitol, returned to his place to-day.
The old force at the capitol who were
fearful lest he had entered upon a perma-
nent celebration of the New Year" were
glad TO see him return, and expressed the
hope that he would continue to be per-
manent fixture in the department. under
Commissioner Stevens as he was under
Commissioner Nesbitt. In the many
changes that are taking place in admin
istrative circles of the state. there is how
ever, no telling whose head win fan into
the basket next
Mr. Rowe Price of Augusta, the new
chief clerk TO the Secretary of State was
formally indicted into office to-day. sue
ceeding Capt. Cain of Summervine, who
went IN along with Col. VIM. clifton TO
serve out the uneXpired term of Col Can
der, when he resigned as Secretary of
State
Saving in Insurance.
Gov. Gambler said this afternoon that
he hoped to be able TO arrange a contract
with the Southern Mutual Insurance Com
pany by which that company viii GET the
usual pro rata of the states business. He
has proposed TO place part of the states
business with this company provided il
will eliminate the three-fourths yalue
clause from its policies
AS Interpreted, Che new law governing
the placing of the states insurance does
not require that term policies shall be
taken strictly, but if the Governor places
business with the Southern Mutual. it win
be upon basis that VIII be equal in cost
TO that of the stock companies.
The negotiations with the Insurance
companies by Gov. Gambler has resulted
in shaving of rates that saves the state
about $1,000 besides the extra years prem
ium.
On account of the fact that Hon. Clar-
ence Knowles, member of the House from
Fulton, is an insurance man, it has been
reported that he engineered the Iegisla-
tion providing for the term policies IN the
hope of reaping some benefit from il him
self Inquiry, however develops the fact
that this bill was suggested by the adj
Jutdnt generals once, and that Mr.
Knowles had nothing to do with il until
after it came before the committee
Col. Obear who had been attending 10
the work of the keeper of public build
ings, it seems, suggested the
b.il and is. therefore, dne
whatever credit is attached to sucb
an economical change in business methods
Mr.. Knowles, who represents stock com
panies, is 10 have nothing whatever to do
with the business now being placed by the
Governor. having declined to accept it be-
cause he is a member of The legislature
Delinquent Tax Collectors
Unless there is some tail hustling among
them, the tax collectors and receivers in
twenty-six counties viii soon find them
selves Ousted from office because of their
failure 10 make their bonds within the
time required by law. The law gives them
until Jan. l, and as there are twenty-six
who have failed Controller General
Wright has given them notice that they
must come to time at once or have their
offices declared vacant by the Governor.
The delinquent collectors are ian the
following countless Appling Brooks