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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
SEARCH WAS VAIN.
HoTCHKISs LOOKING FOR HIS
BROTHERS BODY.
THE DEEP HOLDS ITS DEAD.
ROBERT s. HOTCHKISs JUMPED
FROM STEAMSHIP KANSAS CITY.

Two Weeks Ago the Unfortunate
mentIa, spranG From the Deck of
the Ship, In Which He Was Making
the Voyage to New York, Into the
Sea-NO Trace of His Body Has
Ever Been Found - His Brother
Searched the Beach at Tybee and
Questioned Residents without Re
suIt-ORers Reward for the Re-
cOvery of the Body.
Mr.. F. F. Hotchkiss, of Boston, spent
all of yesterday on the beach at Tybee,
searching for the body of his brother,
Robert S. Hotchkiss, or for any stray
scrap of information that might lead to
its discovery.
Robert S. Hotchkss, 1t will be remem-
bered was the Bostonian who jumped
from the deck of the Kansas City into
the sea, while the vessel was making its
trip from Savannah to New York, on the
Thursday after Christmas. MF. Hotch-
kiss had been i'll for some months and at
times suffered from acute melancholia.
It is presumed that he was suffering
from one Of these attacks Of temporary
mental alteration when he threw himself
into the sea and was drowned.
An account of the tragic occurrence was
printed in the Morning News at the time,
the story having been telegraphed from
New York upon the arrival of the Kan
sas City at that port. Another brother
of the unfortunate man was making the
trip with him and had left him only
few minutes before Mr. Hotchkiss disap-
peared.
At the time the Kansas City had just
crossed the bar and was off Tybee. Mr..
f. F. Hotchkiss had hoped that the body
of his brother had been washed ashore,
and that he would be able to CLEAN from
some of the Inhabitants of Tybee some
definite information on the subject. So
far his efforts have been without avail,
but he will be in the city a day or two
longer, and will continue the search. Mr..
Hotchkiss reached the city Friday even
ing and is stopping at the Pulaski. y
Although there remains now but little
chance that the body will be recovered,
WI IlOlCIlhlSS HdluI any uO6S NOT IKE TO-
give up the effort, while there is a ray of
hope remaining. reward has been Of
fered by him for the recovery of his
brothers body, which will be paid the
finder upon application to Coroner John
G.. Keller. Coroner Keller is assisting in
the search.
While it is still possible that the body
will be cast upon the beach, the chance
is exceedingly slight. Had it been caught
in current that would bring 1t shore
ward, the body would have been discover
ed before this. and the failure to find any
trace of 1t leads to the conclusion that
it has been borne out to sea. The offer
of the reward will stimulate vigilance on
the part of the fishermen and others who
cruise in small craft off the coast of
| Tybee, and if the body is still af1oat It
will almost certainly be found
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13

Twenty per cent. discount TO city stud
ents. No money asked in advance. If
preferred, may give notes for tuition, or
deposit money in bank till position is Sc
cured. Bookkeeping, penmanship, short
han@ typewriting, etc. Teachers spe-
cialists. Our course of instruction and
facilities for securing positions strongly
indorsed by merchants, bankers, practi-
cal bookl1 eepers; best patronized business
colleges in the United States. Three
months bookkeeping with us is equal to
six elsewhere. Shorthand department
second to none; about Is per cent. of our
students are graduates of other business
colleges. ] F. Draughon, president, is
author of four text books on bookkeep-
ing that have the largest sale, among
business men, of any published. Cata-
logue will explain all. Call or send for
it. Draughons Practical Business Col
leges, Savannah, Odd Fellows Hall, Bar
nard and State streets; Nashville, Mont
gomery, St. Louis, Little Rock, Shreve-
port, Galveston, and FIT. Worth.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
WILSON WANTS INQUIRY.
Has Demanded Tint a Board Inves-
tigate His Conduct.

Has Demanded Tint a Board Inves-
tiGate His Conduct.
Capt. NJ. Ed Wilson Of the Republican
Blues feels that he should not rest under
the reprimand administered by Gov. Can
der some weeks ago in his review of the
findings of the court-martal that tried
ex-Corpl. r. $. Harris of that company.
Capt. Wilson feels that he had been in
no way culpable, and that his brother
officers take the same view of the case.
So confident is he of his position that ne
has demanded that the Governor appoint
a board of inquiry to investigate his con-
duct in connection with the Harris Incl
dents of the Louisville trip. lie is Ger
tain that he viii be thoroughly vindicated
and that the reprfNand from the Gov
ernor will be shown to have been unde-
served.
Ever since the reprimand was admins
tered Capt. Wilson has smarted under It,
He has felt that he should take some &C
ton, but waited until he could ascertain
just what course he should adopt. His
decision was finally in favor of a demand
for a board of inquiry.
In connection with the findings of che
board of survey. which investigated the
loss of state property in the Blues, 1t
may be said that the company recently
decided to pay for the lost equipment
feeling that not the slightest responsible
ity attached to Capt. Wilson.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
THE ISLAND CLAIMS.
Evidence in Damage Gases Against
Government Being Taken.

Evidence in Damage Gases Against
Government Being Taken.
Evidence for the government in the
cases filed by owners Of property on
Hutchinsons Island against the United
States, was taken yesterday morning be-
fore Mr.. John S. Harrison who is acting
commissioner for this purpose. by con-
sent of counsel.
The plaintiffs in the two cases are j.
". and G. Paulding, executors Of the es-
tate Of r. p. Parrott and Henry F. VIII
link. The amount involved in the first
case is $1,000 while considerably more
than 10000 is claimed on behalf of Mr..
Wiilink- The cases against the govern
ment are now pending in the United
States Court of Claims, at Washington
Damages are claimed for the govern
ments taking of the property of the
plaintiffs for the purpose Of extending the
harbor lines, under one OF former Capt.
Carriers projects for the improvement OF
the harbor and the deepening of the
channel. The harbor lines were extended
back from what had been considered the
river front, and the wharf property OF
the plaintiffs some of which was taken,
is said to have been injured and damaged
in its entirety by the operation.
Messrs. Mercer & Mercer represent the
executors of Parrot, while Messrs. Bar
row g. Barrow represent Mr.. Willink. Tine
interests of the government are being
looked after by Mr.. George T. Walker
of the department of justice, at WASH
ington. Mr.. Walker has been in the city
a day or two getting his evidence in read
mess and conducted the examination OF
the witnesses yesterday morning
The introduction of evidence was con-
Quoted in the United States Circuit Courc
room, on the second floor of the govern
ment building. Messrs. H. p. smart
Merritt W. Dixon, A S. Cooper, A. r.
Couant and John Rourke testified on
yesterday. At o'clock an adjournment
was taken until Monday morning. when
the examination win be resumed At tina.
time the plaintiffs will probably intro
duce some testimony in rebuttal.
The bulk of the plaintiffs evidence was
introduced some months since, and the
government is now having its innings.
Under the examination of Mr.. Walker the
witnesses examined yesterday testified in
substance that the plaintiffs had fixed
the amount of the damages claimed at
rather more than the property taken was
worth.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
PRIMERY PLAN ASSURED.
Chairman Cunningham Has Called
Meeting of Executive Committee.

Chairman Cunningham Has Called
Meeting of Executive Committee.
Chairman T. NJ. Cunningham, Jr., OF
the County Democratic Executive Com
mittee has called a meeting Of the COM
mittee for the purpose OF deciding
whether to order a primary to name a
candidate for ordinary. The committee
will meet tomorrow afternoon at $50
O'Clock in the City Court room where
the meetings have always been held. The
new executive committee Is made up OF
eleven supporters from each of the two
political factions, with MIR. Cunningham
as chairman. 1t is generally understood
that a majority of the members of the
board are in favor of the primary and
that a two-thirds vote will be secured.
There appears to he no change in the
situation, and the primary will probably
be free-for-all event. 1t is said that the
administration forces will not indorse a
candidate, but Will let the question be de-
cided by the white voters Of the county.
1t was sta ed that an effort will be made
TO have Maj. Screven step out OF the way
for the sake of harmony. His friends,
however, say that he will be a candidate
before the people. come what may. They
point to the fact that he has served
faithfully, and that he has sacificed him
self for political purposes on more than
one occasion. The friends of the superin-
tendent of police seem determined not to
give limo matter what pressure is brought
to bear. Mr.. ]. r. Saussy and Mr.. A. l..
Alexander will also be candidates, and
the names Of Messrs. Frank Keilbach and
]. 5. Collins and Capt. Henry McAlpin are
stil being mentioned Whether al of the
candidates will go into a white primary
is not known, and there IS no guarantee
that they will. 1t may turn out that the
candidate who wins in the primary will
have another fight on hand on the day
of the election.
A great deal will depend upon the ac-
ton of the committee. The following are
members:
T. M Cunningham, Jr.. chair
man: G.. M Petronovitch. Harry
Willink, e. c. Gleason, William
Gibbons, b. S. Wells H. F.. Teynac John
Power. John w. Smith, w. P. LaRoche,
Edward J. Whelan, J. J. Morrissey,
Thomas Ballantyne, Jr., John Juchter, A.
l. Alexander Charles A. LaMotte, VIII
liam T. Hussey. A. A Lawrence, Richard
Gibbons, Adolph NJ. LETTER. Arthur B.
Cummings, w. T. Leopold and E A. M.
Schroeder.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
II Is Net What You Make, but What
You Save That VIII Make You
SuocasSfuI

II Is Net Wha4 You Make, but What
You Save That VIII Make You
Successful.
The best, safest and surest way 10 save
is to have the right kind of life insur-
ance policy. Primarily, It is protection,
it creates an estate of so many thousands,
just as soon as you have paid the first
premium and received your policy. Then,
again, it is nothing more than the saving
of money, and il is in a measure com
pulsory saving for you will know that
you must meet the premiums. Savings
ferred for a more convenient reason. and
the procrastilat ton often ends in failure;
besides, it is so easy to draw out money
deposited in savings institutions on the
slightest provocation. If your policy Is
in the Massachusetts Mutual, 1t has a
definite cash and loan value as soon as 1t
is three years old. For young men there
is no surer, better way to encourage the
habit of saving. It would take years 10
build up an estate like this, even if 1t is
accomplished, the result would be no bet
ter if as good. The Massachusetts Mu-
tual was organized in 1851; is strong ana
reliable, pays handsome dividends to pol
icy-holders, and is, in it's broadcast mean
ing. a policy-holders' company. That
company for which its old policy-holders
have a kind word is a recommendation in
itself. There are many old Massachusetts
Mutual policy-holders In this community
and every one of them are well pleased
and satisfied. We will be glad to give you
all necessary information if you will write,
sending us your age and address. Harry &
Apple, managers for Georgia, III Bay
street, east, Savannah, Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
BOTH MOTIONS GRANTED.
Legal Fight of BOurquin Again st
BOurQuin to he Continued.


Judge FalHgant yesterday granted both
motions for new trials filed by the par
ties to the suit of Polignac Bourquin
against Gugie Bourquin. The verdict rem
dered by the jury that last tried the case
made it a kind of a dog fall between the
parties, and neither of them was salts
fled. Both of them filed motions for new
trials and both motions were granted.
The case has already been three times
tried in the Superior Court, and once has
been carried 10 the Supreme Court of the
state 1t is a dispute between father and
son, and is characterized by all the acri-
mony and bitterness that are usually
present when the parties TO litigation are
closely related to each other.
Neither of them is willing to yield one
jot or little of his contentious, and the
good-natured efforts of the jury to recon-
cile their differences, by bringing in a
compromise verdict only served to in
crease the determination of both father
and son to fight out the battle to the last
ditch.
At the last trial the jury found that the
city property in dispute belonged to the
son and the country property to the IA
Their. This effort to fix things was a fiat
failure, for motions for new trials were
filed by both parties within a few days
after the rendition of the verdict. The
plaintiff is represented by Mr.. George w.
Owens, and the defendant by Mr.. Walter
C. Hartridge
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
Fine Shoes at MnrIxs,.

Mr.. Charles Marks is making a display
of sorosis shoes. This is one of the lead
ing shoes for ladies, in the United States.
+ 1t bears the name of the Sorosis Club OF
New York. 1t is regarded by people who
have worn 1t as the most perfect shoe
made. 1t is the Goth century shoe In
style and price In Savannah It has be-
come very popular. Nobody who has
worn other manufacturings can realize
the comfort in a shoe until they have
worn this famous shoe. said the dealer
yesterday.
Mr.. Marks is sole agent for the Soro-
els in Savannah. He is also agent for
the Elks $50 shoe for men.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
Fast and Furious Sale

On page IL of this paper will be found
our announcement of sale prior to TAX
ing stock. The new store, with its new,
fresh merchandise. has no trash to offer;
no remnants of shopworn stuff. Meyer
theless, 1t is to be record brealSerN as
to prices, and as our time is short, we
have to push two weeks trade into one.
The prices advertised are a simple state
ment Of the truth-we never resort 10
fake methods-every article is here in
ample quantity-no customer will go away
disappointed-for we give all we promise.
Foye & Eckstein.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
WORK FOR THE FAIR.
With Politics Out of the Way, 1t
VIII BE Actively begun.

VIII BE Actively begun.
With the election of a Mayor and Alder
men of the dty and of city officers both
out of the way, there is no further chance
of politics interfering with the work for
the success of the State Fair. and within
a few days this will be insugurated on a
broader scale and with more vigor and
earnestness than have characterized the
work in the past.
Mayor Myers did not wish to have poll
tics interfere or conflict in any way with
the fair, nor has he desired to limit the
work for its success to citizens of any
particular political creed or faction. With
the political questions settled and for the
present at rest, he will feel himself in a
position to invite the active cooperation
of everybody who has the interests of
the city and this section at heart.
Indications of the interest that Is being
taken in Savannahs enterprise in other
sections of the state continue to come N
to those who have been foremost in the
preliminary work. 1t is everywhere con-
fessed that when Savannah undertakes @
thing she does It just a little better thar
any other city in the state or the South
and the letters that are being receiv e
! give various expression to this senti
/ ment.
! 1t is realized that it is essential tina
active work be begun at once, and the or
! ganization of the stock company, which
is to finance the fair, will be begun very
shortly. With some fixed and definite
plan the committees will be in position
to solicit subscriptions to much greater
| advantage than they have been, and es
cry cent Needed, 1t is expected. will b.
promptly supplied.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
Improved Schedules and sleepin,

Improved Schedules and sIeeptnu
Car Service to the West and
Northwest via Central of Georgia
Railway.
Train leaving Savannah at 9 D. M
daily, carries through sleeper to Column
bus and Birmingham, connecting at CO.
lumbus for Montgomery, Mobile, New Or
leans and the West. At Birmingham with
the Southeastern limited via the K. @
NJ. & b. Railway for Memphis and Kan
sas City, and with the Louisville ana
Nashville for Nashville, Louisville, Gin
cinnat and St Louis
Through Pullman sleeper Birmingham
to Kansas City. only SO hours Savannah
to Kansas City. Through sleeper Birming.
ham TO Nashville, Louisville. Cincinnati
and St. Louis
Ticket office, 107 Bull street, and Central
Passenger Staton.-ad
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
A NEW SOAP.
The Southern Cotton Oil COmpany's
Superior Product.

me southern Cotton OIL Company
Superior Product.
The Southern Cotton Oil Company is
making a new cake of coap, which it has
named the Magnolia. It is pronounced by
experts to be one of the best laundry
soaps in the market. 1t is scientifically
prepared and combines in the best way
the essential elements for cleansing and
for preserving It is sold by large num-
Der of grocers in Savannah and is becon-
ing very popular with launderers.
The Southern Cotton Oil Company has
increased its facilities for this manufac-
ture and takes especial pride In turning
out the best thing possible.
The company will award April l three
prizes to those holding the largest num-
Der of wrappers of the Magnolia brand.
These prizes are:
First PTize-Gold watch.
Second Prize-Silver manicure set.
Third Prize-Silver- mounted comb and
brush.
They arc all useful and. valuable pres
ents. They are on exhibition now in the
show window of Hunter & Van Keuren,
on Bull street.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
Returns to savannah to Do Business.

Mr.. r. F. Cole who has been engaged
the das: few years in business in Toron-
to, Can. has opened a collection Office at
York and Whitaker streets. He has
handled every branch of collections. ana
is thoroughly conversant with the bus.-
ness. He makes a specially of store and
house rents, and makes the promptness Of
returns a feature of his business
For instance, for all collections made
on a given day, returns are made to the
landlord that day, and not at the end OF
the month.
Mr.. Cole is a Savannahian, and is well
known among business men.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13

ArtiIIeryman From Fort ScreveT
Caused Row Mt Theater.

Arti1Ieryman From Fort Screven
Caused Row at Theater.
c. p. Miller, a soldier from Fort Screw
en-, created considerable disturbance at
the Theater last night, a few minutes be-
fore the curtain went up, and was placed
under arrest by Patrolman Bradley and
sent to the police station on charge of
oisorderly conduct.
The artilleryman got into a dispute in
the lobby and struck at another man. He
was taken outside by officer Bradley and
was admonished that If he did not leave
the neighborhood he would be placed I'M
der arrest In the presence of the officer
and bystanders Miller committed an act
that showed plainly that he was under
the influence of liquor 1t was then that
officer Bradley took him in charge and
summoned the patro! wagon. The soldier
will be given a hearing by Recorder My
rick in Police Court tomorrow morning.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13

1t is sure cure for all skin diseases. 1t
cures itch, letter, ringworm, eczema. salt
rheum, etc. Never fails. Nothing is "just
as good" Don't accept substitutes. Try
and you will be convinced, as thousands
Of others have. If your druggist doesn't
keep it, send SOC in stamps direct to the
maker, ]. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ca;
for box postpaid.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13

His Funeral VIII Take Place This
Afternoon.

His Funeral VIII Take Place This
Afternoon.
Mr.. George Mari died at his residence,
No. 633 Broughton street, east, at $40
o'clock last night. after an illness of only
four weeks. lie had been suffering from
an attack of grip, but his condition was
not considered serious until Thursday
Mr.. MARI was for fifteen years employed
as moulder in Rourke's Iron Works,
and was well thought of by his employ
ere. He was well known in the East Side.
and his death will be source Of deep re-
gret 10 his friends. Besides widow, the
deceased leaves seven children. and the
family have the sympathy of a large
number of friends in their bereavement
The funeral will take place at 3 O'clock
this afternoon from the residence On
Broughton street.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13

The condition of Mr.. August Gammert.
the cabinet maker who shot himself
through the head, at his home on Hun
tingdon street, Thursday afternoon, was
reported as being greatly improved last
night, and the physicians at the Savan-
nah Hospital say that the wounded man
will recover
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
LRdieE-Noticc.

Miss V. w Cole will be pleased 10 meet
al ladies OF Savannah at Foye & Eek
STEMS, where she will demonstrate this
week the superiority Of Hausen's Junket
Tablets for delicious desserts. pure food
extracts and colorings. The Junket Tab
cts are the latest things in desserts for
table. After once tried will always be
used.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
What Are the Diamond Condensed
Soups.

A CONCEALED compound of pure vegeta-
BILE extract in the form of soup tablet.
that will keep in any climate can be
broken and used without spelling. II is
not a canned soup. 1t will be worth your
while to visit the demonstration during
the coming week at Jackson Metzger &
Co., and see.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
HORSE THREW HIM.
So CavaIryman BesseIieu Returned
10 savannah.

So Cavalryman Besselieu Returned
10 savannah.
Mr.. c. b. Besseleu has returned to the
city from Preside, Cal, where he has
been stationed as a member Of the Sixth
United States Cavalry. Mr. Besselieu
enlisted in Savannah with Mr.. Frank
To-Day about a year ago and was sent
to California to prepare for service in the
Philippines. Some weeks ago he was
thrown from a horse and badly injured.
His leg was hurt and an operation had
to be performed in the government hos
pital near the cavalry camp. The injured
leg incapacitated the cavalryman and he
was given a discharge from the service,
on which was noted the disability and it's
cause Mr.. Torlay is still with the Sixth
and expects to see service in the Philip
pines.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13
Central of Georgia Railway Changes
SheduIe Sunday, Jan. IL.

Effective Sunday, Jan. 10, train No. 2
from Atlanta, Macon, Augusta and inter
mediate points, viii arrive Savannah $40
p. m. Central time), instead of 600 o. M.
as heretofore. There will be no changes
in arrival and departure of other trains.
Ticket offices 1O7 Bull street, and Central
Passenger Station-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-01-13

What matters II If you turn loose the
price of sumptuous dinner to-day? You
win dove yourself more. Do It.
The latest turkeys.
The plumpest chickens.
The tenderost quail.
The juiciest woodcock. thet you ever
ate, are ready for Hicks tables to-day
Get there.-ad.