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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
BLAKE GIVEN TEN YEARS.
QUICK PUNISHMENT Melted OUT
TO POCKETBOOK sNATCHER.

The Negro who Grabbed Mrs. Pear
by the Grand Jury, Pleaded Guilty
and Was Sentenced Within Halt
an Hour From His Indictment. to
Long Term in the Penite1tiary.
BIalze's Former Criminal Record
Was Against Him.
Tom Blake. who snatched a pocket
book containing sos in money and a num-
Der of valuable papers from she hand of
Mrs. W NJ. Pearson, last Saturday night
was indicted by the grand jury yest erday
afternoon, entered a plea of guilty to the
Indictment and was sentenced by Judge
Falligant to serve ten years in the peni-
tentiary
Mrs. Pearson was shopping in the mar
,ket when the crime was committed. Blake
appeared suddenly from the crowd,
snatched the pocketbook from her hand
and ran, with a crowd of excited buck
sters and bystanders in hot pursuit. He
was captured and held by two other ne
groes, after a warm chase, and turned
over to the police. The pocketbook was
recovered and returned to it's owner.
me Idplulty WIN winch the sentence
of the criminal TO a long term in the PEN
itentiary has followed his commission of
the crime is something remarkable and
unusual. From the moment of his ar
rest with the stolen goods in his hands,
he saw that it would be unaVailing for
him to fight the case against him, and
expressed his willingness to plead guilty.
The indictment was sent down from the
grand jury room before that body had
completed its afternoon session, Blake ac-
knowledged the corn and Judge Falligant
sent him to the penitentiary for ten
years.
Blake is an old offender Just before
coming 10 Savannah he had been released
from the penitentiary, after the eXpira-
ton of a term of four years to which
he had been sentenced in the Superior
Court of Bib county. The crime which
took him to the penitentary on this oc-
casion was the theft of a valuable horse,
which he appropriated and forgot to re-
turn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
MEDALS FOR HONOR BOYS.
Interesting Closing EXercies of sn-
Vnnnnh Academy.


The thirty-first commencement of the
Savannah Academy, and the eighteenth
under the present principal, Mr.. John
Taliaferro, took place yesterday at the
school rooms on Madison Square.
The exercises were largely attended, and
the audience was rewarded by hearing an
excellent programme.
Messrs. r. J. Travis and r. NJ Hitch
were the judges of the declarations, of
which there were three, Teddy
| ORourke." by Harris Lang; How We
Beat the Captains Colt" by G. Hermann
Lang, and Surveys Dream" by Medrm
| Thomson. The declarations were all eX-
cellent, and is took the judges some time
| to reach a decision. It was in favor of
| G. Hermann Lang, who was presented the
medal by Mr. Travis.
After an address suitable TO the occa-
| sion the other medals were given out as
follows: The Taliaferro medal for high
| est general excellence, to Frank SchWarz-
baum. who is being prepared for the
School of Technology; the High School
medal to G. II. Lang for the highest
averages in the test examinations of his
class; The Grammar School medal to Wal
ter kessel, and that of the Primary School
to Walter Collins. Wylly Drummer secur-
gold badges for uniform good conduct
were also awarded to Carl Kraft and Hey
ward Trezevant.
The pupils passing creditable examina-
lions in The High School department were,
in English, Cation Fitzgerald, Frank Metz
ger, Maih Sullivan and Meldrim Thomson.
In Latin. Cation Fitzgerald, Frank Metz
ger and Meldrim Thomson. and in 'mathe-
MATES, eaton Fitzgerald. George Launey,
Frank Metzger and Meldrim Thomson.
The members of the Grammar School
who passed creditably in their English
studies, were Wylly Brunner Frank Ftz-
gerald, Harry Lang, Ralph Metzger Irv-
ing Meinhardt. James Sullivan, Hayward
Irrelevant and Walter Netter. In geog-
raphy, Wylly Drummer Herbert Green,
James Sullivan, Ralph Metzger. George
Launey, Frank Fitzgerald, Walter Vetter
and Carl Kraft In history, in both the
High and the Grammar Schools, We're
Cation Fitzgerald who led his class by
twenty-five points, Miah Sullivan, and
Meldrim Thomson, Wyly Drummer, Her
bert Green, Frank Fitzgerald, James Sui
ivan.
In the primary department. Richard
Jewett passed an excellent examination
in spelling and geography, and John SUI
Ivan, although only three months in the
class, passed a good examination in spell
ing.
lOSt lllrt DdSStQ the uldtllGHld IlCdl eX-
aminations are Cation Fitzgerald, in alge-
bra and arithmetic, Meldrim Thomson,
Wylly Drummer Frank Fitzgerald. Tim
othy Joyce. Ralph Metzger, James Sull-
van, Irving Meinhard Hayward Treze-
want, Albert Van Eberstein, Walter Vet
ter, Albert Weeks, Harry Lang, Herbert
Green. Timothy Joyce made the highest
average in his class and deserves special
mention for his uniform good work in
arithmetic during the entire session, The
principal of this school will only take
thirty pupils. This session the school YVES
fun.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
LEAGUERS At WESLEY.
Those of the Meth Odist Churches
Held a Reception.

The Union of Epworth Leagues of the
several Methodist churches held a recep-
ton last night at Wesley Monumental
Church. Representatives from all the
leagues were in attendance, and the af-
fair was great success. In that respect
however, it was no different from many
others that the leagues have united in,
for the entertainments have always been
fnmous among the church people.
The reception was held in the Sunday
school room of the church. Decorations
of vines and palms had been arranged,
and the room looked very attractive. Ia
bles stood here and there. and at these
delightful refreshments weer served.
A pleasing programme of music. instru-
mental and vocal and recitations was
rendered. Mr. William McIlveen recited,
Mr.. j. E. Fulton, Jr., to the accompani-
ment of Miss Jessie Freeman, played a
violin solo, Miss Gussie Edwards played
a piano solo, Miss Nellie Connery recited,
willard and Harry Shuptrine gave a
piano duet and Miss Louise Ryals rem
dered a piano solo. 1t was at a late
hour that the party adjourned.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
PARTY UNITY AND HARMONY.
Were EncOuraEinRly i'm Evidence at
the State Convention.

the Stnte Convention.
a number of the Savannah delegates and
other politicians, who attended the con-
vention of the Democratic party of the
state, held Thursday in Atlanta, returned
TO the city yesterday. They brought with
them glowing accounts of almost every
feature of the convention, and of the en-
oouraging show of party harmony that
was there made.
The delegates could have wished that
South Georgia had been given represen-
tation among the delegates at large, to
the Kansas City Convention, and some
of them wanted the local option plank
inserted in the platform. and wanted IL
bad. However, the consensus of opinion
seemed TO be that these were minor ques~
tions, that were overshadowed in import
ance by the excellent condition of the par
~. and its machinery that found express
sion in the united, clear-headed and SYM
pathetic transaction of business, the POM
ination of candidates, and the adoption
of a platform by the convention.
1t is generally understood that the prime
influence behind the omission of the local
option plank from the platform, was that
of Gov. Gambler, who is said to have
opposed il very earnestly. The question
had resolved itself, however, from che
first into one of mere party eXpediency,
and no one was disposed to quarrel with
the result. 1t was felt by many of the
best-posted politicians of the state who
favor the principle as a doctrine of De-
mocracy. that its Incorporation into the
platform would do the cause of local
option more harm than good; that it
would have served to reopen and intensi-
fy the bitterness of the fight between pro-
hibition and anti-prohibtion, rather than
TO pour oil upon she troubled waters.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Scotch and irish wbf,kie.

The finest imported from Scotland and
ireland are to be had from Lippman
Brothers. They are imported by that firm
In bottles from the dstilleries in Scotland
and ireland. And if you want the. cele.
brated Ola Highland Scotch whiskey. or
the Wheeler Irish whiskey. call on LINN.
man Brothers for it.
This firm has decided to sell all impaired
wines and liquors at retail, which we think
IA quite an acquisition for our Savannah
con sumers.
Lippman Brothers have something esoe.
cially nice from Scotland called Cherry
whlshey' imported from Rutherford OF
Leith. Scotland, and we are safe in Saving
nothing like this has ever been imported
in these parts before 1t has the most
delightful cherry, flavor and the whiskey
Is not Of the strongest type.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
AGREED TO LEAVE THE STATE.
Four DisreputabIe Women Accept
Tint Horn of n Dilemma.

Judge Norwood spent yesterday MORN
ing's session of the City Court in the
regular weekly trial of the misdemeanor
offenders who have accumulated in the
county Jail during the week There was
a large number of them and the crimes
with which they were charged were many
and various.
Four women, Beatrice Kimball Carrie
Swain, Jessie Smith and Lottie Hill, were
found guilty Of keeping a disorderly and
disreputable house, and were sentenced
by the court to pay a fine of $50 and costs
each or to serve a year on the gang.
Afterwards the sentences were SUSPEND
ed, on condition that all of the women
shake the dust of the state from the r
feet and defile it no more. They gladly
entered into such an agreement and with
this understanding were given a qualified
liberty.
John Small, negro spotter, was found
guilty of larceny after trust Small had
been advanced his expenses by Sheriff
Sweeny for the purpose of going to Beau
fort and locating Sam Green, a negro es-
capped convict. Green was all the time in
the city and the spotter when he found
him here, advised him to leave Savanr ah.
The escaped convict did so and Green
pocketed the money. Judge Norwood SEN
fenced him to a term of six months On
the chain-gang.
William Pointer got an additional twelve
months in Jail for an assault committed
by him upon one of the prison guards.
The Jail bird assaulted and knocked down
the guard, while the latter was attempting
to lock him up in one of the cells.
A number of other prisoners were tried
and found guilty by Judge Norwood and
sentenced to terms of varying lengths on
the gang. The crimes with which they
were charged embraced several forms of
larceny, vagrancy and carrying concealed
weapons. A large batch of recruits was
added to the county forces as a result of
this session of the court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
j. j. READS VICTIM DEAD.
The Negro William Stewart Died
From His wounds.

VIM. Stewart the colored man who was
shot Thursday afternoon by j. ]. Read,
white, an account of which was published
in yesterdays Morning News. died in the
afternoon at o'clock from the effects Of
his wound. Coroner Goette was out Of
the city, but will doubtless hold the in
quest to-day
Read is still at the barracks where he
will be held pending the decision Of the
coroners jury. He refuses TO talk about
the shooting. Stewards friends and the
Witnesses Of the ARRAY say the shooting
was unprovoked and the attack was an
ugly one.
Stewards death was from hemcrrhage.
1t was feared from the first that he
would not recover, but he held on until >
o'clock
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
CITY BREVITIES.

meeting of Circle No. 10, of Kings
Daughters will be he'd next Monday "fte~
noon at 5 o'clock, at the home of MISS
Decker on Jones street. west.
In the Court of Ordinary yesterday, let
tiers of administration upon the estate of
Ann Carroll, were granted to NJ. A.
O'Byrne.
The box of Gen. Worth cigars offered
by Mr.. George w. Tiedeman as a prize
in Barbee & Bandy's guessing contest at
Isle of Hope last night was won by
Mr.. W. ]. Floyd on a guess of 203, the
nearest guess to the number of people on
the pavilion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
PICTURES on THE MONuMENT.

Have Been Sent 10 Parents of SOL
der Dead of the End Georgia.
Photographs of the monument to the
dead Of the Second Georgia Regiment ami
copies of resolutions adopted by the Ladies'
Aid Society have been sent to the parents
of those whose names appear upon the
granite block reared in Laurel Grove Gem
etery. The photographs are very good. and
the letters Of the inscription are so raised
as TO make them easily legible in the pic
lures. The recipients Of the photographs
and the resolutions will doubtless greatly
appreciate the kindness Of the Ladies' Aid
Society in sending them, as well as the
patriotism and respect for the dead that
prompted the ladies to erect the monu-
ment TO those whom, living they tried TO
benefit and assist in every way possible
during their service in the war with
Spain.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
ASSESSMENTS FOR PAVING.
Total Cost of, That Mt East End of
President street $G,426O4.

Total Cost OF, That mt East End of
President street $G,426.O4.
The statement and assessments for the
paving of President street from the west
side of East Broad to the west side of
Randolph were passed upon by the City
Council yesterday afternoon The ordi-
nance was introduced by the Committee
on Streets and Lanes, was put upon it's
second reading by a suspension of the
rules and was adopted the city attorney
having first sworn the director of public
works, the city engineer and che city
treasurer for the verifcation of the state
ment and assessments.
The total cost Of the paving, which is
of vitrfed brick. was $6,426W. OF this
amount the Savannah, Thunderbolt and
Isle of Hope Railway will pay 81 .029 49,
The street railways part will be deducted
from the total cost. and the property own
ers will pay two-thirds and the city one
third Of the remainder. making the prop
erty owners share $S,5974T and that of
the city Sl79S.74.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16

By request, Rev. ]. 4. Smith. pastor
Of the Seventh Street Methodist Church
win preach a special sermon tomorrow
morning. at II o'clock, to the parents of
the Sunday School scholars. Rev. Mr..
Smith has chosen al the theme of his dis
cUssion: rs the Young Man Safe" The
pastor urges the parents to come and bring
their children with them. The superin-
tendent officers and teachers will be pres
ert, to assist in the service. At the con-
cluson of the sevice several will be re-
ceived into the church
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16

In the Recorders Court yesterday Nose
Murtar Robert Cohen and Tommy RYAN.
the three youngsters arrested for chicken
thieving the day before We're remanded TO
the City Court. The father of the Ryan
lad. who was arrested few days ago
for taking flowers. and who was dismissed
after the case had been Investigated. saws
that The Toy arrested for chicken steal
lhE IS an entirely different boy, and is
no relation Of the boy who took the fow-
ers. ~
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
MAY BE ALL-ARoUND THIEF.
William Stewart Arrested for Hav-
ing stolen IA Bicycle.

William Stewart colored, was arrested
yesterday by officer ]. F. Williams, on
the charge of having stolen Cleveland
wheel 2S7, 1854 which was found in his pos
session and which he was trying to sell
Stewart ATTEMPTED to escape from his cap
tor but was caught by by-stander who
was bitten and struck a number of times
by the negro.
When searched at the barracks a num-
Der of new ties supposed to have been
stolen were found on Stewart, and It is
the impression of the detectives that the
prisoner has other stolen goods in his
house. They think that 1t is quite pos
sible that the man may turn out to be
wanted for other offenses.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
LARKINS A LUNATIC.

He Was Committed to Jail on the
Warrant of the Ordinary.
Jeff Larkins, a middle-aged negro, was
committed to jail yesterday upon a war
rant sworn out before Judge Ferrill,
charging him with lunacy. The warrant
was sworn out by Thomas Odum.
friend Of ehe man whose mind is said to
be affected.
Larkins' madness seems not to be of
the violent form, assuming rather the
form Of stolid and stupid indifference to
everything that transpires about him, cou-
ped wi, h a chronic indisposltion to wear
any other covering than that with which
he is provided by nature. The latter char
acteristic of insanity is a very common
one, especially among negro lunatics
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
BIG SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

Monster One for Tybee, on June 20,
Being Arranged by Central.
The Central Railroad is arranging for
picnic Of the schools along its line from
Millen to Savannah. 1t is proposed 10 have
the picnic at Tybee on June 20, and it is
expected there will Re more than a thou
sand children attending. Special rates will
be on, a special schedule will be employ
ed and a good time is promised all who
take the trip
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
BLUES WILL co TO BEAUFORT.
viii Have Their Spring Outing on
June IS.

The Republican Blues have arranged
to visit Beaufort on June 2S, when they
will be the guests of the Beaufort Naval
Reserve, which, under the name of the
Beaufort Volunteer Artillery, was the
guest of the Blues in this city on Dewey
Day. s54l Esfx
The trip will be made on thu steamer
Clifton. which has been chartered for the
occasion. The Reserves are anxious to
have game of baseball, as a part of the
programme of entertainment of the day,
and have challenged the Blues to bring a
team with them.
The members of the company are look
ing forward to a very pleasant time. and
will doubtless turn out in force for the
occasion.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16

The Herbert Spencer Is an elegant cigar
and is truly delightful enjoyment to
inhale the fumes Of this fine tobacco; it
is exhilarating and delicious.
See thet the name of Herbert Spencer
is on every wrapper OF every cigar with.
out which none are genuine.
The Herbert Spencer cigars are only sold
by the box OF 50, Conchas at $3.50. and
Perfectos. $3.50 at Lippman Bros. whole
sale druggists. Barnard and Congress
streets, Of this city.-ad. x
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
FIVE INDICTMENTS FOUND

At Second Session of the June Term
Grand Jury.
The grand jury of the Superior Court
met yesterday and returned FIVE indict-
ments, and in one case failed to indict.
One of the indictments was against Tom
Blake, the pocketbook snatcher, who
plead guilty in court as soon as the in
dictment was presented, and was sentenc-
ed to the penitentiary. All of the other
indictments, except one, were of colored
criminals A number of indictments were
returned in which the names of the par
ties indicted were withheld
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
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MRS. MARGARET KIEFFER DEAD.
Her Funeral VIII Take Place From
Grace Church To-day.

Mrs Margaret A. Kieffer. mother OF
Dr. Z. j. Kieffer OF this city, died yes
terday at Vaudeville, S. c., after a pro-
longed illness. Her remains will be
! brought to Savannah to-day for burial.
Ihe funeral win take place from Grace
/Methodist Episcopal Church. at 10 O'Clock.
me lnterment will be in Laurel Grove.
Inc deceased was sister of Mrs A. w
turner and Mrs.. Sarah r. Strobhart of
Savannah. and resided here until a few
months ago, when she went TO spoud
some time with yher son, Mr.. II Kiemul
OF HardeeVille
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16

We have a nice line of cider in bottles,
pure and genuine. from the celebrated
establishment of Mott & Co., of New
York.
The Russell Cider and the Crab Apple
Cider are very good. Lippman Bros, cor
ner Congress and Barnard streets, Sa-
Vannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Adjudged a bankrupt.

the Savannah. Florida and Western was
adjudged a bankrupt by Referee A. H.
MacDonell yesterday. The liabilities were
placed at $1,000 and the assets at 800.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
IN BEHALF OF THE FAIR.
Mai. Dart of Brunswick is Expected
Among the Military.

Maj. r. e. Dart Of the Third Battalion
of the First Regiment, is expected in Sa-
vannah to-day in the interest of the
Southeastern Fair Association of Bruins
wick. Maj. Dart wants to work up an
attendance from among the military com
mands in Savannah. The fair win last
from June % until June 30, inclusive.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
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EXAMINED FOR COMMISSION.
Mr.. Rudolph Schwartz Tried for the
Post of battalion Adjutnnt

Mr.. Rudolph Schwartz who has been
appointed adjutant Of the First Batta-
ion Of the First Regiment by Maj. W. L.
Grayson, to succeed Adjt. John Harte.
was examined for his commission yester-
day afternoon by the military examining
board
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO-DAY.

Ladies VIII Have the Links to
Themselves for the Contest.
A tournament will be played at the golf
links this afternoon. The ladies' will try
for the prizes this time, gentlemen having
monopolzed the last three or four tourna-
ments. Some of the ladies are developing
into splendid golfers, and it is expected
that there will be some very good scores
made to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Auction Sale of Dry Goods.

The dry goods in store 1O11 West Broad
between New Houston and Waldburg
streets. will be sold at auction tonight
for what they will bring. Youmans G.
Diamond auctioneers.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
win Talk on GI,Icon

Gideon will be The subject Of the adj
dress ct the y. NJ. c.. a. tomorrow after.
noon. The speaker will be DR.. W. f..
Galloway, principal Of Chathom School
NO. =. The service commences az y.
M lasting three-quarters Of an hour.
Good music is promised.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Auction Sale of Dry Goods.

The dry goods in store 1Ol1 West Broad.
between New Houston and Waldburs
streets, will be sold at auction tonight
for what they will bring. Youmans &
Demmond, auctioneers.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Y. NJ. c. A. BOYS FROLIC.
1t Was Followed by n Moonlight Bi-
cycle Rum.

CNcIe HUH.
The Junior frolic of the Young Mems
Christian Association yesterday afternoon
proved a very enjoyable affair for the
boys. over fifty boys were present, and
for an hour and a half they We're enter
tanned with the zenophone and games.
The afternoon closed with refreshments,
served by the ladies auxiliary
Last night the Y. NJ c. A. Bicycle
Club, with over twenty-five of its mem
bers went down to Isle of Hope and
enjoyed a swim. The night was an ideal
one for the run and the boys were de-
lighted with the experience. The club
is in a flourshing condition.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Auction Sale of Dry Goods.

The dry goods in store 1O11 West Broad
between New Houston and Waldbure
streets. will be sold at auction tonight
for what they will bring. Youmans &
Demmond auctioneers.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Family Excursions to Tybee Ever,
Wednesday and Friday

Twenty-Five cents round trip. Tickets
limited to date of sale. Tickets on sale
at Tybee Depot, Randolph street, foot ~
President.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-06-16
Graybeard.

"Graybeard is the only medicine which
cures Stomach troubles in my family at
this season. 1t is a great remedy.
Rev. L. J. Gresham,
Eureka, Tex"