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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
HOTEL CLERK SHOT HACKMAN.
NEGRO WANTED DRINK FOR LAND
ING HIS FARE At PLANTERS.

Because He Didn't Get 1t He Became
Abusive. and After BcinE Put Ont
of the Hotel Threatened TO XIII
Clerk JohnSon-The Latter Fired
Three shots Wounding the Negro
in the Head-Wns Arrested ana
GnNe bond.
James FACET a negro hack driver, was
shot a the Planters Hotel last night by
the clerk, Mr.. H. V. Johnson.
Mr.. Johnson's story of tho difficulty,
which is corroborated by witnesses IS
that about s O'Clock Facet brought
some guests to the hotel iu his hack and
following them into the office told Nj.
johnson. who was on duty, that it was
customary for hack drivers to he treated
to drink when they brought guests 70
a house MI johnson told MIN that there
was no such practice that he knew Of and
if there was the proprietor Of the hotel
was the proper person on whom to make
the demand. This reply angered the ne
gro who began to use offensive language.
He was told to gel out, but refused, and
finally was put out by Mr. Johnson.
The negro afterward went into another
part of the house, where Mr.. Johnson
had gone and continuing his TRADE, as
put out the second time, though he did
not go without scuffle, in which Mr.
johnson had a finger broken. The negro
left but Before going swore he would
come back ana XIII the clerk. This threat
Mr. Johnson had no idea he would attempt
to carry out, but as precautionary meas
IRE, he sent for policeman. and officer
Bumberg was detailed. Before he ar
rived, however, the negro returned and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
NOT DURING THIS MONTH.
United states District VIII Convene
Here in March.

The United States District Court will
not convene in Savannah on Feb. 10, when
the term regularly begins and at which
time the arrival of Judge Speer has been
generally expected. Yesterday tie clerk
of the court here was in receipt of the
following order, passed by Judge Speec
in Macon on the preceding day:
The undersigned judge of the District
Court of he United States for the South
ern district of Georgia being unable to
attend at the commencement of the regu-
lar February, 1900, term of the District
Court of the United States, which COM
mences at Savannah, Ga, for the Eastern
division. on the second Tuesday in Febru-
ary 1900,
1T is ordered that the United States
marshal shall on the said second Tues
day in February, 1900, at the opening of
said term. adjourn said court to Monday
March 5, 1900, at 10 o'clock, a Savannah
And a the opening of the court on the
second Tuesday in February. 1900 the mar
shall shall read this order and announce
that a special session of the court will
be held on the 5th day of March, 1900. at
Savannah, for the disposition of all bust
ness, civil and criminal"
No reason for Judge Speer's failure to
hold court at the appointed time, other
than that given in the order, has been
received here Ii may be that The term
has been pos tponed until a later day be-
cause of the proceedings in the Greene
and Graynor case, before United States
Commissioner Shields in New York, whose
decision, it is rumored. is 10 be appealed
to the Circuit Court for the New York
district. The delay thus in prospect may
have had some influence with Judge Speer
in determining him to hold court later in
the year.
The trial of the alleged conspira tors with
Capt. Carter to defraud the government
will thus be postponed until March, when.
if it is called, a legal battle royal will at
once be begun. The defendants have not
displayed the alacrity in having a trial
and having their case determined that At
all accords with their anxiety to these
ends manifested before the Indictment
against them was found. 1t is probable
therefore, that diatory motions and tao
tics of the like character will be then the
order of the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

Brought His Augusta Plumber to
Savannah to Sell.

There was another light docket when the
Recorder opened court yesterday. The
case against Sam Arnold, coiored, charg-
ed with larceny, was continued, and so
also was that against Henry Willis, who
was arrested the day before by Officer J.
Stark for having in his possession a num-
Der OF articles of clothing, which it was
believed We're stolen. Later in the day it
developed that stark was correct in his
suspicion that Willis was badly wanted
somewhere. as after the adjournment of
the Recorders court the detective receiv-
ed the Information that his prisoner was
wanted in Augusta for a burglary com
United there only short time ago.
The spells of the raid Willis had brought
70 Savannah and was disposing Of them
piecemeal, when he was discovered by the
detective and arrested When he realized
that the officer was aware of the scene
aud nature of his crime he owned up to
il and also admitted that he had large
part of the spOiis i'm Savannah, but, ow-
inS 10 his recent coming here, was not
sufficiently familiar with the streets to
direct any one where they were stored,
but promised to conduct his captor 10 the
place Of concealmenD This the officer will
give him an opportunity to do this morn
ing and ne has no DOUBT that il he keeps
his word that a rich haul will be made.
Louisa Williams. for disorderly conduct
and interfering with an officer, was given
the option of so or fifteen days. and Mrs
Pedro, a white woman, who had been the
night before too drunk 10 take care or
herself, was given the alternative of s.
or ten days.
William East, who the night before had
been trying to expend the superfuous en-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
GRANTED LEAVE TO SELL.
Receiver to Dispose of Intended site
Of Chatham Brewing Compnpv.

y
The old case of the Euclid Avenue Ma
tional Bank and others against the Chat
ham Brewing Company received attention
and was inspired with new life in the Su-
perior Court yesterday 1t was brought
to the attention of the court that the re-
ceiVer formerly appointed, Col. r. J.
Davant, had died in June of last wear
and upon motion of the plaintiffs. Mr. W
VI. Davant, the son of che former re-
ceiVer, was appointed in his fathers stead
The new receiver submitted reDort
showing that the funds be onglng 10 the
GA brewing company and in his hands
had been already virtually exhausted. nv
payments on account to the creditors
counsel ard the receiver himself He rec.
commended the sale of the old brewery sita
on the Thunderbolt road, and in nccord
auce with this recommendation The IRON
erty VIII be offered al pubic outcry al ne
1oN public saos day before the door OF
he Court House II the receiver does
not obtain for u a satisfactory bid. he Is
authorized 10 withdraw it and expose II
on subsequent sales days until a bid an
nroximating In amount the real value of
the property is obtained.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
GLAD 1T WILL START UP.
General satisfaction Caused by the
News of the Cotton Mill.

The announcement in the Morning News
of yesterday of the purchase of the cotton
mili from the Southern Bank by Mr.. N.
II. Tilton of New Hampshire was read
with great interest, merchants and all bus
mess men and citizens being convinced
that the operation of the property viii
mean much for the city.
The news Of Mr.. Tiltons intention to
start up the mill by April l was partic-
u,arly gratifying, as it is recognized that
there should be no further delay and that
Savannah should at once get in Ihe race
the Southern cities have started in manu-
featuring.
The news of the deal was appreciat ted
by the laboring class as well. Work will be
afforded for white operatives, and a gen
orally improved condition is sure TO result
when employment can be found Not only
those who have wanted. work and been
unable to find il, but those VINO have
had to observe the lack of for laborers
Will be glad when the opportunity is Of
fered by the opening of the mill for those
n need
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
WILL KEEP THE sCREvEN.
Mr.. Dub and MIR. WhntIey Couldn't
Agree Upon Conditions.

The Screven House viii not be sold just
yet. The negotiations that have been in
progress came to naught yesterday when
The owner. Mr.. b. Dub. and Mr.. L. B.
Whatey. representative Of the syndicate
that wanted to buy failed 10 reach an
agreement. Mr. Dub viii continue 80 op-
crate The hotel and expects to improve it,
one Of his contemplated improvements be-
ing an elevator Of the most modern pat
tern to take the place of the old one.
Mr. Whaley was in the city for two or
three days in the interest of the syndicate
that was represented first by Mr. John
l.. Archer, whose services mad been Sc
cured. Mr. Archer obtained an option for
thirty days upon the property from MI
Dub, who agreed to accept the price offer
ed. Mr. Whatley came on as soon as Mr..
Archer notified the syndicate of Mr. Dubs
acceptance in order TO make further ar
rangeiuents and TO close the deal.
Certain conditions that were stipulated
by Mr.. Dub were not acceptable to Mr..
Whatley. He indicated very plainly that
those whom he represented would not
care to take the property under those
conditions, one of which was Mr.. DuD's
continuance in possession for a year The
syndicate desired 10 secure control at once
in order that it might erect a handsome
and modern office building No objection
was raised about the price, both parties
being agreed upon that
The syndicate that wanted to build on
the Screven House corner is reputed 20
have 100000 10 secure the property and
cover initial expenses. Then a life insur-
auce company was to come to its assist
ance with a loan of as much as $400 900
if it should be needed, taking mortgage
on the property. Unless some other site
is secured ii would seem that Savannah
will lose the chance to have the eight
story building it was the syndicate's in
tention 70 erect
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
WAITING FOR THE PLANS.
Architect Is Considering Suggestions
for the Club House.

The Savannah Golf Club is still waiting
on Mr. Wilson, the Northern architect,
for the plans for the club house to be
built on the course east of the city, Some
suggestions for alteration were offered
when members of the committee eXamin-
ed the plans that were first sent, and it
is upon these suggestions that Mr. VIII
son is now endeavoring to make his plans
commensurate with the funds of the club,
and the ideas of the committeeman upon
certain points. 1t is expected the drawings
will soon be received, when there will be
no further obstacle to the letting of the
contract and the commencement Of the
work.
In the meantime interest in the club
continues unfasging. The members fire.
quently so out for a run over the course,
and many are becoming proficient players.
The weather Of last Saturday afternoon
prevented "foursome'' which was to
have been Played, but it is expected that
there win be one next Saturday. Mr..
Hoare, the professional who was here for
a few days has gone on to Jacksonville TO
the regret of the members Of the club
who wanted to have a trial with him in
a 'foursOme."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
sTRoBHAR CASE \ LONG ONE.
The Third Day Did Not Witness the
Cancellation of the Arguments


Conclusion of the Arguments.
Yesterday was the third day of the trial
of the damage suit of Mrs. Anne E. Strob-
har against the Savannah Florida and
Western Railway. in which the plaintiff
sues for $4,000 damages for the death of
her husband, who was killed two years
ago by pusher engine of the defendant
company
The jurors sat through the day patient
ly, but it was very evident that the ma
jority of them were extremely weary.
The testimony had a tendency to repeat it
self with mournful frequency, and after
the main facts of the death of Strobhar
had been brought cut from the witnesses
on the stand, it was never of absorbing
interest. During the day the testimony
was concluded and the arguments to the
jury were begun.
The counsel for the plaintiff and the
defendant argued their varying conten-
tons TO the jury during the afternoon,
but did not conclude. Indeed Mr.. CHS
holm had not concluded his argument
when court adjourned for the day at $50
o'clock in the evening and will resume
when court convenes this morning Mr.
Hitch will make the concluding argument
for the defense, after which Judge Falli-
CANT will charge the jury. The outlook
is that the case will not go to the jury
until the afternoon and verdict is not
expected much before night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
COMMITTEES FOR THE BLUES.
Those Who VIII Manage the Com
pany's Entertainment

muse w no W III manage the Conn
pany's Entertainments.
The Republican Blues will give some
form Of entertainment, probably a ball,
toward the close of February to raise
funds for the prospective trip to Louis
vile to attend the national reunion of
Confederate Veterans. The following com
mttee Will have the affair in charge:
Active Committee-Charm Lieut.. NJ.
Edw. Wilson Capt w. l.. Grayson, Lieut..
Lacy d. Mel. Lieuteuant-elect Joseph NJ.
Dreyer. Lieutcuant-elect George J. Bar
thickness. Veteran W. Il. Spann, Veteran
w. II. Smith, Sr., Pay Member John f.
Mcguire, Pay Member Robert NJ. Hicks.
Sergt. Sihey f. Cook Sergt. Charles Low
enthal Corpl John r. Del1le, Corpl. AL
lie ]. Woodcock, prvates George D. Mar
melstein. r. $. Harris and Ernest 4.
Badenhoop.
Honorary Commit,oe-Col. George A.
Mercer, chairman, Capt c. A. Marmel-
stein, vice chairman; Mai. Edw Karow,
Capt. J. j, Gaudry Capt w. d. Dixon
Lieut.. w. G. Morrell Copt H. NJ. c.
Smith, Mr. j. NJ. solomon. Capt J. p
White Mr.. J. X. j. Carr, Judge Philip
NJ. Russell and Veteran Waring Russell
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

welded AT WHITE BLUFF.
Mr.. William O'Driscou Rockwell and
Miss Marie Walker Habersham.

quiet, but very pretty, wedding took
place yesterday at "Bonny Doom" the
home of Mr. and Mrs Robert Beverley
Habersham, at White Bluff. when Mr..
William O'Driscon Rockwell and Miss
Marie Walker Habersham were united in
marriage
The ceremony, which took place a high
noon, was performed by Rev. RObb White
and was Witnessed only by the immediate
families and near relatives Of the young
couple The rooms were prettily decorat-
ed wien eVergreens and garlands of smi-
lax. An arch. wreathed with vines and
white flowers, had been arranged al one
end of The par.or, and beneath this the
young couple stood during the service
The bride Wore a very becoming house
gown Of ecru coiored silk net. over lilac
taffeta, trimmed with embroidery and
narrow satin ribbons.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served, after which the
Savannah guests returned 10 the city. Mr..
and Mrs Rockwell were the recipients of
number of lovely wedding presents. The
groom is the younger son of Mai. and
Mrs. William s. Rockwell. and is a pop
ular young man, particularly in military
circles He made a fine record in Cuba
last year as adjutant Of the Third Georgia
Regiment.
The attractive bride is the only child
of Mr. Robert B. Habersham and is a
granddaughter of the late Mr. William
Neyle Habersham. Their home for the
present Will be at White Bluff Among
the guests who We're present at the mar
riage were DR.. ana Mrs. Charles c.
Schley, Mrs. NJ. A. Cleckley Of Augusta.
Mr.. and Ms. William d. Simkns Mr.
and Mrs William Rockwell Mr.. Charles
Rockwell Mrs McAlpin, Rev. and Mrs
Robb White, Miss Pendleton, Miss Con-
stantine Miss Annie Simkins Mr. G No
bic Jones and Mr.. Charles c. Schley. Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
PEnCrvAL {. sNEED DEAD.
The Body VIII Re Brought to Savan-
nah From Ohio.

News was received In the city yesterday
of the death OF Percival c.. Saeed dis.
trict sup rintendent of the Baltimore ana
ONO Railroad, at his home IN Newark.
O.
The deceased was Sayannah'an in
former days, being a son of The late Col
Sreed. VINO v1s wei known he G as tie
editor Of the savannah Republican. The
body viii he lrougAt to Savannah for in
terment at BonaVeuture, but the time Of
arrival is not yet known.
Besides a wife and one cald. the de.
ceased leaves mother. four sisters ana
two brothers. Mrs Lizzie Snced Pritch-
ard Mrs. Mary 5. Romsharl Mrs Cor
nellous +. Moses ana Mrs. G. Henry Co
hen. His brothers are Mr.. G. H. Sneed
OF Chattanooga and Mr.. Francis c. Sneed
of Cincinnati Mr.. sneed was IS years
% age. He was man of sterling quail
ties and up to six months ago held his
position with the Baltimore and Ohio. Al
though He was an invalid for the past two
years his death was "a great shock TO his
family and friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

To make room, we win sell one of the
boilers now in use in the Morning News
building. 1t is 40 H. p, return tubular
boiler and is in good order. 1t viii be de-
lvered on the sidewalk
Also for sale, one 80 H. p. American
Ball engine, never used. splendid pieca
of machinery.
The attention of parties putting up saw
mills is invited to this outfit. Apply at or
address the Morning News, Savannah,
Ga-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

ROAD COMPANY's MEETING.
Stockholders Met, Elected n Chair
man and Declared "a Dividend

The stockholders of the Union Road
Company met at 10 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing at the Office Of w. w Gordon. Jr..
Esq, in the Merchants National Bank
building, to consider the matter Of declar-
ing dividend and elecung officers for the
ensuing year.
The stockholders were well represented.
Capt. Thomas f. Screven was eleete /
chairman and treasurer Of the stockhold-
crs positions he has filled in the past. The
stockholders present Insisted that he
should continue to occupy them. A diti-
dend Of per cent. upon the capital stock
of tn company was declared
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
AFTER THE REAL CULPRIT.
Prince black Defends Himself
Against Wood Stealing.

Against wood Stealing.
Prince Black, the colored preacher, who
was arrested few days ago on a charge
of stealing wood from a place on the Ogee-
chez road, near the four-mile hill, is in
dignant at the charge which he imputes
to the malice of some of his enemies.
In order to vindicate himself in the eyes
of the community as wen as Of his par
ishiouers, the Rev. Black has, since his
release from custody on bond, set him
self to vindicate his name by discovering
the real culprit. This, he says, he has
done, and yesterday he swore out a war
rant in Magistrate 6 Joble Jones' court
against a man named Graham, whom he
claims is the party who stole the wood,
and he also asserts that he has Witnesses
that can and win prove this fact beyond
the shadow OF a doubt. Graham, it IS
said, sold the wood to another colored
man, James Parine, who will be sum
moned as a witness
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

The best olive oil in the world is made
by Marcus Ahoth OF Bordeaux, France.
who is known as making the only finest
grade OF olive oil, pressed from selected
Dives.
Lippman Brothers are agents for this
house. and carry this olive oil in bottles
and cans -ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

Contents: Both sides of the South At
rican question, with map; England and
the TransYaal, Vindication of the Beers
A Transvaal View of the South African
Question. Price % cents. For sale at Es-
tilrs News Depot, 40 Bull street. Savan-
nah, Ga -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
RAIN DID NOT SHOW UP.
Fair weather Predicted Until To-
morrow.

The rain that had been predicted for
yesterday did not show up. on the con-
trary, the day was almost cloudless, and
with a mean temperature of 42 degrees,
would have been almost ideal but for the
exceptionally high wind. which blew all
day at 2:90 o'clock reaching velocity of
thirty miles an hour. The rainfall of the
night before amounted to 10 of an inch.
Fair and cold weather is predicted for
to-day with fresh northwest winds, while
tomorrow it is expected win be warmer,
with rain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
FEW POLICE PRISONERS.

A Small Docket for the Recorder
To-day.
The number of arrests at the barracks
yesterday was exceptionally small, only
three prisoners having been sent in up 90
midnight. They were w. Smith, colored
who was arrested by Detective Julius
Stark for the theft of a pair of shoes from
o. Maril; ]. L. Butler, who was sent in
by officer J. j. Murphy for being too
drunk to take care of himself, and n
v. Johnson, charged with an assault with
intent TO murder James Facet, but who
was released on bond a short time after
his arrest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

We have a nice line OF cider in bottles,
pure and genuine, from the celebrated
establishment Of Mott & Co, Of New
York.
The Russet cider and the Crab Anne
Cider are very good. Lippman Bros. cor.
ner Congress and Barnard streets, savan-
nah Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

The World Almanac Chicago News
Almanac, Hicks Almanac, Ayers Alma
nae, Tribune Almanac. Clipper Annua.
German calendars, etc. for sale at rs.
tills News Depot, IS Bull street, sa-
vannah, Ga.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
The Talk of the Town

is the unprecedented Importation of 109,-
303 cases of &. H. Mumm Extra Dry il
1899, or Y. 495 cases more than any other
brand, accounted for by the maintenance
of the highest standard of quality. TIE r
1895 vintage now imported is exceptionally
fnP-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
TO CHOOSE OFFICERS TONIGHT.
Election VIII he Held in Conform
ance With the New Law.

ance with the New Law.
Elections for commissioned officers will
be held tonight at the quarters of all the
military commands in the city. The hours
viii be from until 10 o'clock The election
is in accordance with orders issued from
the Adjutant Generals Office, and by the
officers in command, the Legislature hav-
ing passed an act making it necessary
that military organizations choose commits
stoned officers on this date
Preliminary elections have been held by
ali the commands in the city, with one
or two exceptions, and it is very well
known who will be chosen. The returns
of the elections tonight will be forwarded
10 the Adjutant Generals office in At
lanta and Will be the legal records upon
which those chosen will be commissioned
or their examinations ordered, in the
event they are new to the service or the
grades to which they are elected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

"Graybeard cured me of catarrh, which
had preyed on me two years. was in a
terrible state of health. My head was all
stopped up; couldn't breath good was a.
ways snutting; couldn't talk distinctly.
Nothing l ever took gave me more than
temporary relief, except Graybeard 1t
has been nearly two years since I took
Graybeard, and l have felt no symptoms
of the returning ailment. N. w. Owings,
Jasper Mo-"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

Charles Broadway Rouss, the blind
millionaire, IS an accomplished plants,
and spends an hour at his piano every
evening Of his life
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
- Heart sturdy as an Oak"

But what about the blood which the
heart must pump at the rate of seventy
times minute? If the heart is to be
sturdy and the nerve strong this blood
must be rich and pure. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla makes sturdy hearts because 1t makes
good blood. 1t gives to men and women
strength, confidence, courage and endur-
auce
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

"Graybeard cured me.
81 had rheumatism in the shoulder, and
it gave me great pain I took two bottles
of Graybeard and the rheumatism fled 1
increased in weight. Chas, Thomas
of ]. & c. N Thomas, jewelers. l2i Whit
aker street"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01

"Graybeerd pills. vegetable. after dinner
pills, are little treasures" z5c. Mrs.
Thomas Dennis. Mona Springs, Ga."-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-01
For SnIe-4O IL. T.. Boiler.

The pills of all pills are the Graybearc
vegetable pills. 25c-ad.