The Savannah morning news., 1904-04-06
NEWS OF A DAY IN
GEORGIA'S CAPITAL
DETECTIVE WAS NOT HELD.
DISMISSED WHEN EXAMINED ON
KIDNAPPING CHARGE.

Hardin, said to be Charles Blazer,
whose Case Has Aroused Interest
in Florida. Has Instituted Habeas
Corpus PrOceedings-Sales of At
Ianta Real Estate for High
Prices-ordinance for "A Court for
Juveniles signed by the Mayor.
Atlanta, April Sd. A. Callahan,
the Cincinnati detective who was ar
rested here on a warrant charging him
with kidnapping, sworn to by Leroy G.
Hardin of Brooksvile, Fla, was dis
missed after a hearing to-day by JUS
tice Ormond. There appeared to be
no doubt about the regularity of
reuuisition papers which Callahan pro-
duced. Hardin, whose real name is
said to be Charles Blazer, has in
stituted habeas corpus proceedings,
which will come up before Judge Cal
houn tomorrow morning.
1t is asserted by the attorneys for
Hardin that Mrs. Hardin and friend
of Hardin from Brooksville, Fla, will
be in the city and that by means of
these witnesses it will be proved that
Hardin is not the man wanted in
Ohio.
The requisition papers from the
Governor of Ohio call for man by
the name of Blazer. Detective Gala
han says he is positive that Hardin is
the man wanted Hardin says he is
not Blazer, but that Blazer is still in
Florida.
2O2 Acres Brought 100000.
There was sold at the Court House
to-day 202 acres of land belonging to
the estate of the late George Washing
ton Collier. The property is located on
Peachtree road, just beyond the city
limits. 1t brought 100000 and was
bought by Hugh T. Inman, represent
ing a syndicate of capitalists.
At $1,000 a Front Foot.
Another remarkable sale was that of
a small store on Whitehall street in
the retail section. This property,
fronting twenty-one and one-half feet
on Whitehall. was sold to Walker P.
Inman for $4,000, or $4,000 per front
foot.
For "A Juvenile Court.
Mayor Howell to-day signed the or
dinance providing for a probation
court for juvenile offenders. A proba-
ton officer will be appointed and the
practice will be to release youthful
offenders for the first offense during
good behavior.
Swami COntest withdrawn.
The relatives OF the late James
Swami, who have been contesting his
will in the courts, to-day withdrew
their claim, and it was announced the
will would be allowed to stand and be
probated in solemn form. The bulk
of the property goes to Alfred B.
Swami, younger brother of the deceas-
ed millionaire. 1t is not known what
arrangement was made with those who
were contesting the will.
Against StiIImOre Air Line.
Controller General w. A Wright has
issued his annual execution against
the Stillmore Air Line Railroad and
has sent it to the sheriff of Tattnall
county for levy and collection. The
amount of taxes, including those on
franchise. is $79913.
The Controller General has also is
and Birmingham Railroad in favor of
the Woodbury. school district in Meri-
wether county, the amount being $5S.62.
This the road refuses to pay because IL
has paid state taxes. county taxes and
taxes to the town of Woodbury.. 1t
holds that the effort to collect a fourth
tax for school purposes is illegal and
unconstitutional, and the matter will
be fought in the courts.
Opposition to YeOmanss
There has been a great deal of talk
around the Capitol as to the possi-
bility of opposition to w. j. Yeomans
of Terrell in his fight for chairman Of
the State Democratic Committee. 1t
has been stated that the new Parker
club intended to put in one of its men,
if possible. To-day the Augusta
Chronicle, whose editor. T. w. 10y
less, is secretary of the new Parker
club, comes out favoring Mr. Yeomans.
Politicians are watching the situation
with interest.