The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-26
TO GET EXTRA PAY
ANOTHER WINDFALL FOR SPANISH
WAR VOLUNTEERS.
GEORGIA SOLDIERS LUCKY.
ARE TO GET MORE MONEY FROM
THE GOVERNMENT.

W. NhAt "ar-ThiH
Means from About so Up for
Ench Man - Payment Expected
Soon.
Atlanta, Feb. 25.-There is more
money coming to Georgia's soldiers in
the Spanish war When Gov. Terrell
was in Washington recently, he found
that he could probably get from $40
900 to $4,000 more for the Georgia boys
who served the country in the war
with Spain and he is going to get it.
The amount that will be recovered
from the general government for dis
tribution among the Georgians, who
were enlisted for service at that time.
will be a little more than two weeks
pay for each private. non-com. and
commissioned officer furnished by this
state.
The amount recovered will be suf-
hcient to give each private $40. and
each commissioned and non-commis-
stoned officer will recover an amount
OF extra compensation i'm proportion.
There were more than 5000 men and
officers enlisted from Georgia.
The matter will be taken ND with
the war Department Immediately af-
ter the adjournment of Congress. and
1t is expected that the amount will be
forthcoming within a few weeks there
after.
There is no doubt that Georgia will
get this money for the men she fur
nished during the Spanish War, be-
cause payments have already been
made to the troops furnished by other
states on the same grounds. This mon
ey will be paid to the soldiers of the
Spanish war as extra CONDENSATION
for services for which they have al
ready been paid, but the government
recognizes the mistake it made and is
willing to make good"
In other words the government is
going to pay the soldiers and officers
who served in the War with spain
twice for this same service. Though
the government did not pay the men
for the time from which they were ac-
cepted until they were mustered IN.
Georgia did pay her men for that serv-
ice out Of the State Treasury, and the
Federal government has since reirn-
bursed the state for the money so paid.
The same is true in other states, but
the government holds no receipts from
the men for this money, and it ap-
pears II has been decided to pay them
again as extra compensation.
Several of the Northern states have
already received this extra compensa-
lion for their men. and the indications
are that Georgia will be the first of
the southern states to get it. OF course
each man will have to prove his claim
to the amount just AS do pensioners,
and 1t is probable each one will be
called on to produce certificate of
service from his superior officers
The men will receive all the way
from $40 for the privates to SOS or $50,
according to the rate of pay they drew
when in the service. While the indi-
vidual amount is not a great deal,
there is no doubt that it will help
some"
stiles is Commander.
A commission was issued to-day from
the adJutant generals office to John
stiles of Brunswick as commander of
the naval battalion. Commander Stiles
also becomes president of the Naval
Examining Board.
Roads Are Invited In.
Letters have been sent to all of the
railroads entering the city by Presi-
dent j. w English of the Atlanta
Terminal Company, asking them to
come into the new union depot which
Is soon to be built. 1t is expected that
all the roads will accept, and that the
e. min -.
ton for suburban traffic.
Extension of the =. A. l..
The Seaboard Air Line has COM
.pleted the survey of it's proposed line
between Atlanta and Birnningham
from Gainesville to Marietta. This is
the proposed extension of the East and
West Railroad, now owned by the Sea-
board and running between Carters-
Vile and Pell City, Ala, a distance of
III miles. Two charters have already
been sought for new lines from Mari
eta to Atlanta, and 1t is thought the
Seaboard is interested in one of these.
Sues Turf Exchange.
Mrs. Rebecca Sake has filed suit for
$1,000 against the Suburban Turf Ex-
change here, owned by Fred LinelIe
and others. for money her son, Harry
Sake, young bookkeeper, lost in bet
ting on horse races. The money be-
longing to the exchange, which was
deposited in a hotel safe here. has
been attached.
stevens for Savannah.
Commissioner of Agriculture o. B.
Stevens left for Savannah tonight, en-
business connected with the depart
ment.
West Wants Presidency.
Hon. William s. West. representa-
tive from Lowndes county, was in the
city to-day and stated that he was
most assuredly in the race for the
presidency of the next Senate to stay.
Mr.. West will. it is expected, be elect
ed senator from the Sixth without OPP
position. though he win have to fight
Mr.. Steed of Taylor and MIR. Blalock OF
Fayette, when he goes in for the pres
idency.
lee Makers at Atlanta.
The annual convention of the South
ern Ice Exchange was begun here to-
day at the Kimhall House, the con-
vention being called to order by Presi-
dent Rettig OF Chattanooga. The dele
gates were given a trolley ride to-day
and banquet tonight. They win be
IN session until Friday.