The Savannah tribune. (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, January 28, 1888, Image 3

The Savannah tribune., January 28, 1888, Image 3

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Newspaper Page Textnt muni mini SATURDAY JANUARY 18, 1888 Miss Cliuiou Anderson returned home last we* k. after spending several weeks in Charleston. Hundreds of persons can be seen da ly on Bull street, viewing the laying ol the asphalt pavement. The Union Social Club, will give a grand H<»p on Monday night, Feb. 27, at Umpire hall. Tickets 25 cents. A grand Festival will be given lor the b-uefit of Rev. John Nesbit, 9t Wait rs Hall. Cuyler and Walburg sts on M oud iy night Feb. 13. Tickets 10 nts. The Benevolent Daughters of Eastville, will give a grand neck-tie Festival at Odd-Fellow's Bal). Harris st., Tuesday night, January 31. Tickets, xo cents. A grand entertainment will be given at aturtessnt nail, on Munday night Jan. 30. by aomeof'hf members of the Supreme Grand Council Knights of Archery. A H 'i Supper will be given at Odd F» d w- Pali, Duffy s»r-et, on Monday ui_ht r i>. 6th, for the purpose <>f r s iiig m.-a.is to re build tie lecture room of *--e Frs Bryn Ba pt Pl Church, Tickets, 25 cents. A you g white man c»nncted »s drum*, r v*i*h a prominent Bay st ret £ini a- gone wrong. The niinuni th iu was itnall. only $423, Th to fnq ient —e of the “cup” was said to b 'l*e c use of the deliiica'ion. Capt Fr uikliu F. Jones received h.s C mi.-* <* as captain of th*- Savannah Hussars •• Monday last. The couimis i » of J. 11. Hammond, as captain ot the Un n Lincoln Guards, has «lso been received by Col J H. Deveaux. The ’’uui.ty Comuiisssion-rs will soon investigate the alleged ill treat meet of the convict' on the chain gang. This should > ve been done s m- time ag*-, but *t •» uev r t-wi late to Co g od, there fme -ve op a thorough invesrigadon into th >e in « ters will be made, and that here die t >ese poor unfortunates wdl be tr-ated b their eo-A’ai ii overseers as hutnst b ing«, Mr. Daniel Edwards -.nd Miss Rosh Rive's were united iu the holy bonds of matrimony on Wednesday evening last. The ceremony t*>o. place at the r-siden-e o* Mrs. F >w*er co-ner South Broad and East Bro*d str e'B Ate c> ption vis held io >he v nmg. when th*- nappy couple r- ceiv. d 'h- congr«iu latioiis t a .rge number of triends y un ■ blood who c-dieeis f--r th „ ii H ild, offers t*' bet a refus d <.- hi on ‘that if v* uev*-r ettetnpt t <• : ai ist years subscr -prion, you woi'd never try it again.” Say! Major Easly \ou should overhaul that young fellow f*>r his insolence. Do our friends know that we have on our list over one hundred prominent subscribers who owe u> for last year, aud they have promised themselves that before they defraud the TRIBUNK <*ut of its just dues, th -y wnl owe us their life time. P. T. BARNUM'S OWN GIFT. Mr. P. T. Barnun, the famous show nr<n, from the fact thit his gr-»» st<>ry “My Plucky Boy Tom” has proved such an immense success in The New York Family Story Paper, has de termiued to present to all subscribers of that paper, while his story lasts, a beau tiful souvenir in the shape of a Portfo lio. I nis portfolio contains illustrations ■of ail he wild animals that will appear in bis xhow the coming season. The Mew York Family Story Paper for four in nit'is and •• Barnum's Portfolio,” as this b- autiful souve »is called, will be nent to any address forth" small sum ■of $1 00, t*re regular price of the p iper. I’tHs is certainly au opportunity which •our readers should take advantage of. Address. Munro’s Publi-hing House, 24 A 26 Vanderwater street. New York MAINE’S INSTITUTE. A subscriber of the Tribune who recently visited Augusta, iu conversa tion w>ttfe our reporter a few days ay®, give* a graphic description ot the Robie work that fa being done by that e-tiwa bi young’ady, Miss Lucy C. Laney in •the manag'rnent <vf ths ll.ine’s Insti tute, a high seho I for girla. Mi-8 La ney is ass steJ by a corps of excell’nt te ielver-, and the grade of the school is up to the highest stand ird, and will favorably compare with any similar in stitution <>f its kind in the South. The bedding ia which the school is situated, fa in an eiigble pitt of the citv and is well adapted to its use, be ing roomy, well lighted and ventilated, and|he said that he gleaned inform* tion from the scholars, that they are i. every wav satisfied with their teachers. Several young ladies from this city, are at'eudiug that school, and the progres that they seemed to have made, is most gratifying to the friends <>f the institute in this part of the State. The TlUBi NB wishes Miss Laney all tha success de sire! io her noble work of educating our young girls, and commends the io« •titutc to our friends throughout the South, as one of the beet places wf Isaru tag for out daughters. Win BJII Mil THE RACE’S TREATMENT IN GEORGIA EXPOSED. (From our special vorre-pordent.) .MaC*»N. Ga., J.gi’v. 25. IBSB The Convemioti of Golo e<i Men Hint in tins ritx ami was cdled to order by Rev. W. J Wi iie. uml the c»l| for tl*e <'- iiveini*' read by Rev C. . Walker of August Hon. W. A. P edger * H 8 elected tempo, *. \ chaiuu hi, and Dr. A. E Wiili-nii.-' ot Criwlodviil eleet.d tempo! h set ie ary. mi i commit te* o| five n pe-titiliei4 officer**, and c*» >*mt:ie of ien on enrol ment appointed. The committee on permanent organization reported for Pie<ide t, Rev. W. J. White, Vice I* esi le ts Rev. E. K, Love, and S. W E 'they, Esq. and A. W. Bu* net and (J M Manning, Secretaries. C nsid- r_ able diocuasion here took pla-e. Dr. Love declined the position of Vice-President, when the » her nominees wete elected with E. A. Williams as one es the Vice Prasi denta. President White took the chair and delivered a speech setting forth in timely language the interests calling the Convention logeilei, which he characterized the m st important since the wa> He in stanced the pnvatioi'H s,,d d* priva tions of the race and their distress es, and the importance of petitining Congress to pass the Blur Educa tional Bill, and that h monument be erected to the colored soldiers, who sacrificed tiieir lives tor the cause ot the Union in the late war. A committee of ten on various resolutions Was appointed and to this committee (he subject of tern peram e was assigned, which *B'ign inent was the signal for a letting loose of a storm of feeling pro and con. The advocates of temperance prevailed in having the subject re ferred to the committee. Commit tees on the jury, and chai • gang systems, lynching, education, nd agrnu'ture were appointed. WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Convention ..asembied at ’he hr'ur appointed. A resolutmii en doisuig u< Blair Educational Bi . w i. pit rented, when *p>le ape**, h • bv Mr. I. M He .r whomthe Mac » papers <I no bed the »e**m,d Piedgat and wiioin Bishop Tuner high v commended with unstinted wmd* He wa* followed by Bishop Ttiri.e* in a very aide manner and by oth ers. Resolutions on the p »uit-nti ary wa- submitted and ->blv di-ru-e --ed by Hon A. Wilson ot Camden, and others THURSDAY. The Convent io. met a’ th»» ap pointed hour, 9 o’clock. I’he min utes of the previous day were read confi med with correctl ms Hon. W. A. Pledger moved that the sym pathies of thit convention be exteii ded to those of our race in Green ville, S. C„ who lynched the caii casian A’ho despoiled one ot OUr r*ce and commended the actions of the people of Greenville and Churl eston in raising nones to defend the lynchers. Ths resolution wa* passed. Bishop Turner in hf< w words af’er its passage, criticised tha wis dom of such a rash action, where upon a motion tor reconsideration was made and for two hours persons clamored to be heard pro and con, amid ten thousands “pints ’ of order The d isru-sion waxed warmer and hotter. The advoua es tor recon sideration were, J. W. Lions, Bishop Turner, C. T Walker and ofhais. Tee opposition, was led by Messrs. Pledger, Love. Wimbush ot Atlanta and othei*. Reconsidera tion prevailed and the resolution modified. ‘ That we commend the actions of the people ol Greenville, and’in Charleston in raising money t» defend the lynchers.” Bis op Turner’s experience and leadership sto h! the convention in good stead at this important juncture, to pre vent great rashness and unwise advice. afternoon sessioo. The Committee on tbeßillot submit ted its report through W. A. Pled ger, instancing counties in which the Negro vote has been determin edly suppressed, also instancing the {suppression of our vote in ’he I Congressional district, and ended I with a resolution, that toe Negro will never be satisfied until he shall be clothed with the political rights belonging to him; and that it be the duty of the Negro to bring the 1 grea'est division to the Democratic vole. With this report Cnl. Pled ger made a strong speech. Mr. Love followed Col. Pledger. He advocated edueuiou, m mey and vir’ue ns the best wav ot securing our right ol the* ballot. Captain Wimhush also followed in a strong speech. 0 inmi'tee on Temperance rpiN ed a ringing re.< Juiion in f iver of Dmp-ia. c- l»v Prof A. Graves in . «*hor a d si ong speech. After * <»n« i ideiable debate the rsport Wis adopted NIGHT SESSION. Resolution** o ib- jurv, chain gang "lid Blair’s ducHtionid bill weie pissed after strong Speeches by many. A*ter these resolutions a plan of organization was entered into for the State organization ot the Con vention. The Convention made hii organized institution and . named “United Knigh's of Brother I hood,“ with one President, eleven Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers of this Order. W. J. White was elected President and J. H. Bmwn ot this city VicePreßid**nt of this di- rict. Othei resolutions and '-ddres-es of importance were read and adopt ed The Coiive tion with ragret learned ol the unavoidable absence ot Col. J. H. Deveanx, he having been both *mmmoned upon tlie U. S. Jmy and as a witness in the Superior Court ot Chatham Co. PERSONAL NOTES ON THE CONVENTION' Tuere were about 3 <>i 400 dele gates mostly of whoki were new to poli'ical "<ganizitions. No etv-iiine one linn heitis <»t the convi- .*lll were preachers, deacons ineinb "and »dhv»enta of ilie Bap ii- <a li. I *-• x.thdiv to the core Baptist v«- all the more honor to them it by political foresight and well wishing for their Face, they elected to first pre-i• cupv the field. Many of'he old leaders were absent. Col P.edger, Bishop Turner, C. C Wimbush, S. W Eisley Jr and Capt' Sykes constituted the baud cf old tea* de s Bsh-'p Turner’s groat experience, wied m, and < loquenc i >t "od the con viion i , "1 steal. H nd Presi •l n- o hhe w ie 'lie favo’H 8 ol the body Revs. C T t-t *lker, E. K. L -ve, Hon. J. W Lyons nd T, M. Dent w r<- leader** ot the new oider of tb<ngß, and against these might be pitted Col. Pl dg* r. 8. W. Eael* y and C. C. Wim bush. Me -sra Walk r and L >ve by their e oque r-e |pe r-d to grea 1 advantage Ju-i-iin W. Ly.-ns th* lawver, by his carn-ge, aud eloq'n-ne-- whs a ' wer of stn-ut'th W. A. Pledger, hough n*>t H*ways correct in a'l his tlie -ries and deductions, yet by his da-bing boldue>» of co -cepti -u and the experianc- d c* lerty of execution, was undoubtedly facile princept of all the leaders T. M. Dent the young man of Pulas ki was P edg r’" second and b- st man and won many laur- ls. Thi" • in vention will be strong and useful, in tha», ir will in its resolutions and addresses t- the country declare the true state of things in Ge rgia. and make known to the world the true stat us of the Negro in Georgia. It will a-so d-monstrate to the peo ple of this St it-- that the Negro will not sit down supinely under their grievan ces but will continue to agitate until ndress shall have been given In it« opposition to the Gli nn bill and its ad voeacy of the Blair bill, this convent! n will have been exceedingly felicitous and influeatia , . Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Mary E. Lord (laughter <>f Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Lord, to Mr l--hn II Steedman, on Thursday evening next at Chaleston, 8. C. The Tribune ex tends its congratulations in advance to the happy couple. The Tribune was represented io the the Convention of Col-Ted Mm, held in M -con on Wednesday, by Piof. 8. B. Motse of this city. The Sivann -h Jockey Club, compos ed of c- lor?d citizens, will have a trott ing and running race ol Texas p nies at the Thundeib-'it track on Monday F- b 13, comn-encing promptly at 3 o’clock p. m. Several entries of protninei t roadsters have already been made »nd a good t>me is expected. A greasy pig race will also ttike p'ace. Music will be on hand. Admission 25 cents. Cars will leave junction every hour after 1 o’clock. W H. Matthews, E»q. will have the management of the affair. Augusta sent her delegation to the Macon Convention in a special car, and Savannah's mouthy would-be leaders are sianding »n the curb stories of our streets, planning the political battles to he fought in the fall, and if it were not for the interest two gentleman of the city 'not politicians) and the Tribune manifested by being present, this city would have been left wlth-ut represen tation in a c-'tivention which will de mand f-T our people their man hood right- that we are hii.ig deprived of. CHURCH*NOTICES. Rev S.H Wobertaon, pastor of Mt Philip’s A W E ('burch. Sunday morning prayer meeting ats o’clock, preaching at lO:.***! a m and at 7:!>n n in Sunday School, at 11 2 p m U M E C'mrch. Bolton and Habersham Street*, Rev 8 H K Hall pastor. Servic es at 11 a m S and 7p. in The public ia respectful I* invited. Ezra Presbvttrian Church. West Br<*ad 8 reel. R* v J. 8. Thomas, pastor, services Sabbath school nt 9-30 a. m pleaching at 11 a m. and 7-30 p, m- "harp Pn-ver meet-n 730 p m every Wednesday. Vis itor.- alw -y« welcome free. ••• - Savannah, Ga., Jan: 27. ’BR Col. J H. Deveaux, Editor Tri bune : The statement of Gen. Harrison which was published on Saturday January. 21 st, 1888,' was not correct, eomcerning Caroline Johnson, or Chandler. Caroline is no daughter of Ed ward ordick. she is onlv the neice of his first wife. She is not put aside in one room, she has two rooms for her benefit, xnd a girl to wait upon her. T (Mor- ‘ dick) have done the hest T could since Mr Edward Mordick’s death. The inhabitants of Ditt mersville have don* fhnir hwat hr Caroline. Rpsnprtfpllv. Mas E. Morpick. MAN & DOONER, (-ii . . B. F. MuKENN i & CO) 137 t MitH, ——WILL OFFER AT—— H [iinnii iiiiirn I u«* IG'inaiiidi r of their '“lock ot UADI ’MI E> AXDGLh I’l EMEA’f* WHITE AND ♦SCARLET, MERI.XO nnd ? LL-WOOL UNPERM EAR. M’ssew’ Plain ami Ribbed Black and Colored Hose, Ladieh’ Unbleached Black and Colored Cotton Hose, • 1. dies’ Black Lisle and Silk Hose. Gentlemen’s British, Balbriggan and French Half Hose, in Unbleached and Colored. I adies’ and Gentlemen’s Linen Collars and Cuffs, Ladies’ «u 4 r mtlein oi’A White and Colored Bordered l inen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs. M hite and Colored Silk Handkeychiefs, ColgHlo s Cxtnirts and Toilet %?**■ We have just received a complete Assortment of Colgate's Celebrated Extracts, Toilet Boapn, Powder and Vaselines. tl!;x.ephomk jw<». Crohan & lloouer. The Place to Buy the Best Goods FOR THE LEAST MONEY, —IS AT— TKEPEE & CO’S., 192 and 195 Broughton Street. OST CALL AT OUR STORE If you want Furniture, Mattings, Window Bha*lee, Refrigerator*, Bed Hpringa, Mattreeeec, Cooking Htovea, or any thing In the Housekeeping Line, it wilt pay you to call on us before buying elsewhere. GOOdB Constantly Arriving. TJSPtE k R fl 193 and 195 Broughton St., bet i ti ■ 1 ■ ■ R liy a | Jefferson and Montgomery. ESTABLISHED 1857 The Old Reliable House of 11 JAMES HART & BRO., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in J fiimiE Finny urn mis, ms, n. up, om m win. At The Lowest Market Prices. 11 Jefferson and 186 St. Julian Srteet, SAVANNAH. GEORGIA M■ Tn sls raved Full Hnrncra Ofttf Y jft $7 Fine CATALOGUE worth iQr] 25 °’"* Ire€ * B -ok 44$ pages has a million facts worth sfo sent with every order for hnrne** or by mail 40c. National H-irnesn Co., 14 to 24 Wells St. Buffalo, N.Y. Who!' MT* A oniverrity ) COLLKGB > EDUCATION. OR school S Our wherewithal, she only two. page Book in A uteri h for she im inenae majoritv v/ljo cannot pay from SIOO to $5 000 for an educa tion. Sent hv mail on receipt of price, 60 cents. Order direct or through a respectable busineea house. the wherewithal manof’o. PUB. CO. Phil delphiu. MUSIC! MUSIC! HAVING Jimt returned from New Orleans! where I have had great suMsera In teach ing VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. ■ 1 Bhall continue the same here. I shall M ple»n**<l to ae<* thoae desiring to begin the atudy of music and those also who have made aoma progrraa In thin art. A special feature Will be private instruction In Vocal Music. To < 'lasses or oroups of Four or Five aa parties desire, at a moderate charge. I shall be at home each day FROM 2 TO 6 P. M. UNTIL 23d !NST. t And Every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter at the same hour charges for Organ or (’tano a my residence endar Month (Not Ticket*) at fhstr hnm«» ÜBS. S. B. MORSE, *8 Gwinnett Street * If your i*tib«t.iipiioii foi iht* Tri bune i» due, plewnu cull and > i •» Lt yon live out of the city» 1 seiiil p bv m -I'