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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
REPORT ON NEW ARMY POSTS
Posts and Four Permanent Camps,
One mt Chicamauga Park.

The Board Recommends Seven New
Posts and Four Permanent Camps,
One mt Chicamauga Park.
Washington. Feb. 1.-THE report of
the Board of High Ranking Army
officers, headed by Lieut.. Gen. Miles,
which considered the question of army
posts was made public at the War
Department to-day.
The board recommends the establish
ment of the following new posts;
One for a regiment of infantry In
the -fcinity of Los Angeles, Cal.
One for a regiment of cavalry on
the camp site on the Nacimiento
Ranch.
One for a regiment of infantry In
the vicinity of Albuquerque, N M.
One for a regiment of infantry at
Governors Island. New York Harbor
One for a regiment of infantry in the
vicinity of Washington, D. c., north Of
the Potomac river.
One for battalion of infantry in the
Red River Valley, in the vicinity of
Crookston.
One for a regiment of infantry on
the camp site on the Conowago Valley,
Pa. when practicable.
The sites recommended for the four
permanent camps are:
One in the vicinity of Chickamauga
Park, Ga.
One at Fort Riley, Kan.
One in the Conowago Valley, in Leb-
anon, Dauphin and Lancaster counties,
Pennsylvania.
One on the Nacimiento Ranch in Mon
terey and San Luis Obispo counties,
| California.
The board recommends that the nee
essary surveys be made of the Naci-
miento Ranch and the Conowago Val
ley.
The board has designated a number
of army posts in the far West as tenn
porary. These will be gradually elm
mated from the list of army posts.
Fort Mcpherson in Georgia, and Fort
Myer in Virginia are designated as
permanent posts. The garrisons recon-
mended for these posts are headquar-
tiers and twelve companies of infantry
at Fort Mcpherson; headquarters and
four troops of cavalry, two batteries
field artillery, school of instruction and
two companies of the Signal Corps at
Fort Myer.
The board states that its recommen-
dations are based upon a total force
of $4,000 men, infantry, cavalry and
field artillery
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
DEvEAUx NOT APPOINTED.
HE RETURNED TO SAVANNAH
WITHOUT THE COVETED PLUM.

President Maintains Absolute sill
the CoiIectorship and mo- One
Knows what He Is Likely to do
Deveaux's Term Runs for n Month
Yet-Wrights Entrance i'm the
Race Attracts Little Attention.
Washington, d. c., Feb. l1.--Collec-
tor Deveaux. who has been here sew
eral weeks seeking reappointment as
collector of customs at Savannah, has
returned home without the coveted
plum. Deveaux saw the President sew
eral days and appeared exceedingly
hopeful as a result of the interview.
The President. however, has main
tanned absolute silence as to his in
tention In the matter, and all pre-
dlctions as to his selection for the APP
pointment are merely suggestions.
Deveaux's term of office does not
expire for nearly a month vet, and
this, his friends claim. is the reason
the President has not announced his
redppointment, A more plausible the
DRY is that the President is a bit per-
pleNeu, ana is delaying matters untll
he sees his way clear.
Col. Deveaux's trump card is said
to be his commission, which he re-
ceived from the Georgia Legislature.
Furthermore, he has on file indorse-
ments from the leading citizens of Sa-
vannah as regards his character.
clean record attests his capability for
the office The missing link in the
chain of approval is the fact that he
is a negro. This has not prevented
him from receiving the Endorsement of
the state Republican machine. Wheth-
err it will be considered by the Presi-
dent a barrier to his reappointment,
Is yet to be seen.
Prof. r. r. Wright's entrance into
the race has attracted little attention
here. A prominent official here stated
to-day that Wright's candidacy was
probably a scheme of Deveauxs enc
mics, who think the fact that two col
ored men are in the race will induce
the President to appoint a white man.
Georgia fourth class postmasters APP.
pointed to-day are II. u. Pulliam,
Cadiz, Franklin county, vice Eleanor
Broom and S, r. Ragsdale, Remus,
Paulding county, vice j. b. Matthews.
Edward II. Hammopd has been APP
pointed postmaster of the new office
at Babcock, Miller county.
The postoffice at Decatur has been
made third class and the salary of the
postmaster fixed at $1,000 per annum,
effective April l.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
DUTIES OF PORT WARDEN.
Will be Looked 10 Hereafter by MIR.
sullivan Alone.

Port Wardens Jerome C. Sullivan and
Lewis Virgins were before Mayor
Myers yesterday to let him Judge be-
tween them as to a proposition that
had been made to the latter by the
former. This was that. in view of Capt,
Virgins advanced years and physical
incapacities TO perform the arduous
work Of surveys and inspections of ves-
sells In port, as may be demanded from
time to time, the duties be performed
by the other warden. who. though do
ing all the work, would give his coll
league one-third of the fees.
This proposition did not meet the
approval OF Capt. Virgins. The Mayor,
however, on having explanations made,
considered IT fair enough. and the
work. hereafter, will be performed by
Mr.. Sullivan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
BAPTIST CUBAN MISSIONS.
Report of Investigating Commission
IL Adopted.

Atlanta, Feb. 1O.-The commission
from the Baptist Home Mission Board
which visited Cuba made its report
to the board to-day The commission
was composed OF DIR. w. w. Landrum,
president. Or. II. G. Mcdonnell, cor
responding secretary. and Judge
George Hllyer. chairman ~ the Com
mite on Work In Cuba. The board
adopted the report and decided not 20
employ Rev. A. J. Diaz as mission
airy any further. II was also reported
90 the board that the people who had
cinimed title 20 the property Of Geth-
auishod that claim and peace had been
restored once more.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
OBITUARY..
Nathaniel o. TiIton.

Maj. Nathaniel o. Tilton died last
night at Z o'clock at his residence, No.
Thirty street, east. He had
been in i'll health for two or three
years, but it was not thought that
what proved his last illness was of
so serious a nature. At o'clock in
the afternoon Mai. Tilton's physician
left him, telling him that he thought
he would be much better within two
or three days. At o'clock he arose
from his bed to sit up for a while.
On taking a seat, however. he called
to his wife to support his head. She
did SO, but he fell forward and in a
few moments died in her arms. He
had been suffering from bronchitis, but
heart failure was the immediate cause
of his death.
Maj. Tilton was we'll known in Sa-
Nannah through his long residence
here. He was born March 1, $780, in
Charleston, S. c. His father was q cot
ton Planter on Wadmalaw Island, near
Charleston. About 1857 Maj. Tilton
came to Savannah, becoming manager
OF the old Habersham rice mill.
During the few years he was here
prior to the war; Maj Tilton grew in
the esteem of the young men of the
city. and he was chosen as lieutenant
OF one of tine companies organized for
Ule confederate service. This company
was the Forest City Rangers, attached
10 The Twenty-fourth Georgia Regi-
ment, commanded by Col. w. J. Winn
OF Savannah. Maj. Tilton was a gallant
oIhcer, and his record was such as to
WIN him the commentator of his SUI
peflors The ability he displayed
showed that he was fitted
LOT hicrbor I1o
rldnd of a company, and he became
VWTaJor on the staff of Gen. w. II. T.
walker. One OF the services perform
"a, oy Maj Tilton was just before the
.dl' OF Fort Pulaski, when the Federals
sook Tybee Island. The Confederate
os'terles on the island were endanger-
gu' and II was thought that the guns
would be taken. In fact, they had
oeeh given up for lost, until Mai. Til
eoh volunteered for the dangerous duty
VI getting them off. With a small
torce he removed the guns, bringing
2em to the city He also superintend-
the work of placing distractions
81 the channel of the Savannah river
e prevent Federal ships-of-war from
"naing their way to the harbor.
soon after the close of the war,
L"oughout which Maj. Tilton served,
m returned to Savannah and resumed
ms position as manager of the Haber-
Snam Rice Mill. This place he retained
unul the mill was closed down. where
"pph ne became a rice broker on Bay
ueet About 1898 he retired from
pus'ness and much of his time since
uai9l been spent at his summer home on
,",ln,'n1ington Island. " large portion OF
which he owned.
,r,ue Of the chief pleasures that MAJ.
s'"n found was association with his
H. 'omrades IN arms. He was an en-
".Hihslic member OF the Confederate
ans Association and WAS always
t.ataed AZ one Of the best soldiers Of
l- gany gallant ones who have been
un'p Ia that membership. MAJ.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
Celebrated IT'S Fourth Anniversary.

valdosta. Ca, Feb. 11.-Mr. and Mrs.
James Lloyd Staten celebrated the
fourth anniversary OF their marriage
last Sunday at a splendid dinner The
table was lavish In its display of rich
cut glass, silver and china. the center
consisting Of a tall cut glass vase OF
purple feur- de-lis, resting on a purple
embroidered piece. Covers were laid
for seventeen people, and the occa-
sion was a delightful one throughout
The members OF the Wymodausls
Club will be entertained next Friday
afternoon. from 3 to o'clock, by Mrs.
John j. Harris, at her home on Stevens
street.
The Elks had social meeting last
night al their lodge rooms, the fea-
ture being a stag banquet, with covers
laid for sixty people. The function
il said 10 have been a dclightfu' one
throughout.
M joel Hurt OF Atlanta arrived
In Vald0sta with a large number OF
dogs and viii be Joined by local sports
IN fox hunts. etc. Ne viii be IN this
section for several weeks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
r.. III. Trippe, MiIIedgeville.

Milledgeville. Ga, Feb. 11.--Mr. r.
Il Trippe of this city, while on his
way from the state sanitarium to the
city this afternoon, dropped dead in
the hack. The hackman had just
taken Mr.. Trip into the conveyance
and had driven about a hundred yards
when he heard him fall and on looking
back in the conveyance found that he
was dead. Mr.. Trip was on the way
to city to see his daughter, Miss julie
Trip, who was on a visit from Cow
ington. Mr.. Trip was tire youngest
son of Col. John B. Trip of Putnam
county, who was state treasurer in the
fifties. He has held the position OF IL
brarian at the state sanitarium for
the past ten years.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
THE
ANTIC CIRCUIT.
WARM RACE ON FOR THE sOLIC-
ITORSHIP.

WARM RACE ON FOR THE sOLIC-
ITORsHIP.
Hon. n. j. Norman and Livingston
keenan, Esq. Are Canvassing the
Circuit with Fine Tooth Combs.
Hon. W. w. Sheppard is Mention
ed in Connection with the Judge
ship-Dry Weather and Cold Are
Doing Much Damage In Liberty.
Forest Fires Are Raging and Cat
tie Are Dying OF Hunger-A Leader
of the Augusta Riot Captured.
Hinesville, Ga. Feb. 11.-Mr. ]. T.
Chapman, who was recently appointed
solicitor of the County Court, has quail
flied.
Much interest now centers in the race
for the solicitor generalship of the At
lantic circuit. Hon. n. j. Norman of
Liberty and the present incumbent,
Livingston Kenan, Esq, of Mcintosh,
are making things hum throughout the
four counties they wish to- serve. Re-
ports have it that they have canvassed
each voter twice already, and are max
ing strenuous efforts to repeat the dose
between now and June. The name OF
Hon. w. w. Sheppard is being freely
discussed in connection with the judge
ship of this circuit. His many friends
assert that should he decide to make
the race he would develop strength
in Mcintosh, Liberty and Bryan that
would be extremely difficult to over
come.
The Bradwell Institute opened yester-
day with a splendid attendance. Prof.
S. F. Gollehon, a graduate OF Milligan
College, Va, has been placed in charge.
Very little rain has fallen here dur
ing the winter. Creeks, ponds and
branches have almost dried up. Forest
fires, driven by the high winds which
have prevailed lately, are sweeping
over a great part of the country, de-
stroying houses, turpentine timber and
greatly injuring the cattle range.
time very much longer a great number
of cattle will die from starvation, as it
is impossible to feed them at the pres
ent high prices of forage.
Rev" Isaac Stewart, colored, one of
the ringleaders in the riot which oc-
CURED in the northern part of the coun-
ty last August, and who has success
fully evaded the diligent search of the
sheriff and his deputies ever since, was
captured, together with a dozen or
more road defaulters. at a negro dance,
by Deputy Roswell Elerbee, and
brought here and placed in Jail to await
trial at the May term of the Superior
Court. The grand jury in November
found indictments against twelve of the
principal ones engaged in the riot. Sew
eral of the cases have already been dis
posed of, and the others win be as rap
idly as they can be arrested and
brought to trial.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
COFFEE DOES 1T.
Facts Not Generally Believed.

1t is curious to watch coffee topper
and observe how he or she will resist
all suggestions as to coffee being the
cause of their various ailments.
They will charge the coated tongue
and bilious condition to something they
have eaten, likewise the wretched con-
dition of the bowels and the palpita-
ton of the heart The sallow complex
ion is generally attributed to nat
urally bilious" temperament.
But once in a while person wakes
up and throws off coffee entirely, then
the truth begins to appear, and 1t is
an easy job to make this change IL
Postum Food Coffee is taken in place
of coffee.
A man in West Plains, Mo, writes,
"As the coffee habit grew on me my
health declined in the same ratio.
was subject to nervousness, constipa-
ton. dyspepsia, and general weak
feeling which made me unfit for bust
ness, and finally | became so nervous
and thoroughly broken down that /
could not attend to business and
turned everything over to my assistant
and went to the mountains in Colorado
hoping to find health in a change OF
climate, but after six months sojourn
l came back in worse condition than
/ left.
A friend insisted that / quit coffee
and try Postum and although | did not
believe 1t was the cause of my i'll
health, consented 10 try the new
coffee. | bought package and wife
prepared II strictly according TO direc-
lions and was wonderfully pleased
to find II so delicious and refreshing:
the quitting of coffee was pleasure
rather than a task.
l have now been drinking Postum for
over a year and my health has stead
lily improved; the nervousness and dys-
pepsla have entirely disappeared.
have gained 25 pounds IN weight and
feel. at least. ten years younger than
| did "a year ago.
Many OF my friends have quit coffee
and are using Postum and ! do not
know Of single one who has not been
benefited. Some Of these did not like
Postum nj frFt, but IN every case 1
found the cause 10 have been not hay-
Ing boiled n long enough The direc-
lions are easy enough 20 follow ana
when followed delicious beverage "
the result, bat some sioyenly cooks put
a on 10 boil f0r i've Or ten minutes,
but that does not make good Postum.
After che real bubblinR of boiling has
begun IL should he allowed 10 boil ~
leam m minutes" Name EiFDn W lOs,
tsm Co., b,ttls Greek, Mich.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
AUGUSTUS COMMERCIAL BODY.
q. u. Hook of the Augusta Chronicle
Elected President.

Augusta, Ga. Feb. 1.-THE Mer-
chants Association Of Augusta, which
has been an organization OF the retail
merchants. tonight changed It's name
to the Chamber OF Commerce or
Augusta. The new organization IL In
tended 10 unite all the BUSINESS inter-
ests In work for Augusta and secure
harmony between the manufacturers,
the Wholesale. and the retail mer-
chants.
Mr.. ~. r. Hook. president and editor
~ the Augusta Chronicle, was elected
president Of tho Chamber OF Commerce.
The first work the organization viii
undertake viii be free street fair on
Broad street IN October. Two th0us-
and dollars viii be- given IN prizes for
displays ~ farm products.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
- -
BIG DOCKET IN ATLANTA.
March Term Docket Has ESQ Cases,
but Must Wait Two Months.

Atlanta, Feb. 11.--To-day was return
day for the March term of the SUI
perior Court. There are $50 cases on
the docket for that term. They will
not be reached, however, for about
two months, until the consideration
of the October term cases Is completed,
Oral argument in October term cases
will cease on Feb. %. BY Feb. "a briefs
in all other cases must be filed. and
on Saturday, March /. all preliminary
motions in such cases viii be noted.
Failure TO file, brief within the time
stated means that the suit will be dis
missed for want of PROSECUTION.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
Lucius Nj. Jones of Putnam.

Eatonton, Ga, Feb. lin the death
of Lucius M. Jones, which ACQUIRED
yesterday morning at o'clock at his
home, eight miles east of Eatonton,
as the result of a severe attack of
pneumonia, Putnam lost another VAL
liable citizen. He was a successful
farmer, kind neighbor, a generous
provider at home, a good man. and
was highly respected by all. His re.
mains were buried at Concord Church,
near his home, this morning at 10
o'clock, Rev. w. E. Venable officiating.
He leaves widow and ten children,
the youngest 3 years old.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
EARTH FELL ON THEM.
One Man Killed and Two Injured
Near EatOnton.

Eatonton, Ga, Feb. 11.-As a result
of the caving in of an embankment on
the Eatonton and Greensboro public
road a mile or two out from this place
late yesterday afternoon, while the
road gang was at work thereon, one
negro, Ed Evans, Is dead, and two
others. names unknown. are seriously,
IL not fatally, injured. The hill was
being graded and several feet of ex-
cavation had been made in the emf
banlkment: and II was while at work
under or near the overhanging dirt
that II gave way and buried the me-
groes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
yaIIos,a ~ After the Fair.

Valdosta Ga. Feb. 1.-THE Board Of
Trade OF Valdosta held an enthusiastic
meeting yesterday and appointed a
committee TO meet the State Agricul-
tural Society IN Atlanta tomorrow and
try and secure the fair for this city
next fall. The people here stand ready
10 DO fun part by the fair and 70
make b great success.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
THE RAILROAD REGULATIoNs
Railroad Commissioners of the
Country Ia Session at Charleston


Country Ia Session at Charleston.
Charleston. s. c., Feb. 1.-THE Ma
tional Convention OF Railroad Commits
sioners, which formally met yesterday,
had a long and interesting session to-
day, the president, Judge G. j. Lind
ley, in the chair. The report OF the
Committee on Division of Street Rail
way Accounts recommends the adop-
ton of the system proposed by the
Street Railway Association
The report of the Committee on
Grade Crossings looks forward to the
ultimate abolition of crossings on
grades and even the ordinary railroad
crossings.
The Legislative Committee recon-
mended such legislation as shall cause
a uniform classification of freight They
also gave the Interstate Commerce
Commission the power to make such
a classification should the roads fail
to do so after a certain time aas ex-
PRED
The commissioners will meet again
tomorrow morning, and in the after
noon will be entertained by the Com
mittee of Citizens.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
THOUGH IRON. SHE FLoATED.
Difficult Problem for an Indiana
Lumberman 10 Understand

That the city of Savannah one Of
the vessels of the Ocean Steamship
Company, could be constructed almost
entirely of iron proved almost beyond
the comprehension and the belief OF
one Of the members Of the party Of
Indiana lumbermen here last week.
One Of the lumbermen, with his daugh-
ter, was taken to the Ocean Steamship
Company's wharyes by a Savannah
gentleman the had met, and the trip
through the city of Savannah, then in
port. was enjoyed.
The lumberman was astounded when
he was told that part after part of
the ship was iron He stood for IL all
as long as he could. and then turned
to his daughter, saying: Sister, III
never believe this boat amt on bottom
till I slip something under her"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
THE CARNIVAL FETES.

New Orleans Concludes with 4,
Grand Pageant Headed by Rex.
New Orleans, Feb. 11-Beautiful
carnival weather to-day contributed
to the success of the Mardi Gras in the
celebration of the thirtieth anniversary
of Rex. Quotations from literature
were illustrated by twenty-one effec-
tive floats in the pageant. Rex i'm
personated by M. j. Sanders, a promi-
nent steamship agent of New Orleans.
rode in gorgeous car at the head of
his pageant and was enthusiastically
greeted by thousands. The annual bail
and reception of the King was held
tonight. The night programme in
GUIDED the annual pageant OF the
Krewe of Comus, the oldest of the
mystic societies, and ball which ends
the carnival
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12

Valdosta, Ga, Feb. 1.-THE funeral
Cured last Thursday morning in
Coketon, w. Va, was conducted this
morning at the cemetery Rev. C. C.
Carson, of the Presbyterian Church,
and Rev. o. B. Chester of the Meth
odist Church officiating. The funeral
was attended by large concourse of
friends
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
ACADEMY WAS ABLAZE.
school Children of swainsboro
Rushed out in Terror.

swainsboro. Ga, Feb. ia fire
originated in the academy here yester-
day afternoon. which caused quite an
excitement. Terrified children ran in
every direction, and citizens from
every portion of the town FASTENED 10
the scene OF action. 1t is not known for
certain how the fire originated. but II
is supposed to have come from q spark
from the chimney.
The damage to the building is slight,
not sufficient TO stop the school. The
building is insured.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
RATES FOR THE VETERANS.
Regular Convention Rate Given
With Stop Over Privileges, but
Dallas Lines TO Make IL 1 Cent.

Dallas, Tex, Feb. 11.-Texas rates to
the Confederate reunion which takes
place April q, %, 90 and "a were fixed
at a meeting of the general passenger
agents held here to-day. The basis is
the regular convention rate of one and
one third fares for the sound trip with
stop-over privileges in both directions.
Terminal lines in Dallas also agreed to
participate in a rate of one-cent, round
trip from various interstate points,
subject to the approval of Chairman
Charles NJ Pratt, of the Southwestern
Passenger Bureau with headquarters
in st. Louis.
w. G. Crush. general passenger
agent of the Missouri Kansas and
Texas Railroad. was made chairman CT
the meeting and 1t was decided that
tickets should be placed on sale out
side Texas on April 10, 20 and n, and
in this state April Il. % and 20.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12

Naldosta, Ca, Feb. ii.--PrOf. Merritt
OF the public schools here has received
a letter from Congressman BfAntley
stating that the Department OF Agri-
culture had agreed 10 send a number
Of trees here 90 be planted on the
school grounds. a Is suggested hy
the Agricultural Department that all
Of the trees furnished by them be
planted on school squares, though the
trees may be planted on other public
squares " the local authorities 80 dee
sire.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-12
David Clements, IrwinsvilIe.

Irwinville Ga, Feb. 11.-David Glenn
ents, son of Neal Clements. died at the
home of his father, near Irwinville,
yesterday morning. Mr.. Clements was
young man about % or "a years old.
He was a farmer, and was regarded as
young man with very bright flu
ture. He died of pneumonia. His father
is one of the leading citizens of Irwin
county.