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8 A MYSTERIOUS MURDER. THE MANGLED REMAINS OF A GIRL FOUND IN THE WOODS. Farmer Carter Discovers a Decaying: Body Near Burnside Station A Broken Gun Tells the Tale of How She Died--Her Identity a Mystery— No Clue to the Murderer—A Foul Crime Cruelly Perpetrated. A murder that may rival the famous Bah way case in mysteriousness has just come to light, and the fact was made known by the finding of the mutilated and partly decomposed body of a young girl in the woods, about a mile and n half from Burn aide station, on the City and Suburban rail road yesterday afternoon. At present the whole affair is shrouded in mystery, and thus it has become the theme of every tongue in the neighborhood, and young men. as well as old women, remained awake last night to talk the matter over, wonder who the murdered girl was, and finally to go to sleep as much mystified as ever. All that is known in the neighborhood is that a poor young girl’s life has been foully taken, but “what’s her name or where's her home” they cannot tell. CARTER'S OHASTI.Y DISCOVERY. Oonductor Ralin, of the City and Su burban line, brought to the city last night the first news of the finding of the body. It seems that a farmer named Carter, who lives near by, went out into the woods to gather pine straw. While engaged in that y work his attention was attracted by a peculiarly offensive smell. He noticed it at the time, but thought that some common animal must have died in the vicinity, and be did not pay much attention to it. Moving around, however, he reached a spot w here the odor was so exceedingly offensive that it excited his curiosity and he began to look for the cause. He hunted around for some time, but failing to Hud anything he started back to his work, when his eye was attracted by something white showing through the bushes. He made his way through the bush, and when he reached the object that had attracted his attention he stood dumbfounded and stupefied. He saw before him the body of a young woman, but it was so disfigured and so badly decom posed that it was almost beyond recogni n it ion THE WEAPON USED. For a long time Mr. Carter was too much surprised to move, but at last regaining his seif possession he began an investigation. Mr. CArter knows every one in the vicinity, and he looked at the fate to see if he could recognize any of his acquaintance. The features wee much disfigured by decoin position, but he soon satisfied himself that the woman had never lived in that vicinity. He looked about him and ids eye fell upon a musket. Upon examining it he dis covered that it was an old one, but it had been broken recently, near the breech, and it did not take him long to reach the conclusions that the mus ket was the weapon used to take the poor girl’s life, though it was used as a club instead of a gun. A further search brought to light the woman’s pocket-book, but it contained only two keys, one small, the other a larger one. He* looked around for further evi dences of the crime but found nothings, A patient search of the grass and bushes failed to discover anything more that would throw light upon the mystery. CRUELLY BEATEN TO DEATH. He then ma ss an examination of the bruises upon the girl's head, and found that her skull wus beaten in and both her jaw bones broken. The wounds were of such a nature that, with the gun lying beside her, it was apparent, and beyond doubt, that the Musket was the weapon used in inflicting them. Mr. Carter then left the scene of the crime and rode into Burnside. He stated that as near as ho could judge the girl was between 16 and 18 years of age. Her dress •was plain, but the cloth was of a good texture, and the garment was nicely made. He tried to form a correct idea of what her features were in order that he might give a description, but was unable to do so. He noticed, however, that her hair was neatly plaited down her back, denoting that she was still a girl. He did not examine her clothing, and therefore is unable to state whether there are upon it any marks that would lead to identification, and unless the Coroner's investigation this morning dis closed some marks upon the clothing, who the girl is will probably remain a mystery for some time. WHO 18 SHE? No one is missing from the neighborhood, nor have there been any inquiries either at Burnside or in Savannah for a missing girl. That she was not a resident in the vicinity is almost a certainty, for' it is hardly a possibility that any girl should have been missing for so long a time as she must have been without her ab sence becoming known. The condition of the body proves that the murder was com mitted certainly not less than two weeks ago, and the disappearance of a girl of her age could not have been kept secret for so long, even had the attempt been made, which is not hkelv, for parents could not conceal the fact. They would have sought the aid of the police, and of their friends, to find out where she had gone, and thus the matter would have come to light; but nothing of that kind has been heal'd of or in timated. Dozens of persons were asked last night whether they had heard of the disappearance of any one, but nothing coula be learned. The girl's identity is as dark a mystery as is that of the perpe trator of the crime. NO CLUE TO THE MURDERER. The oniy thing that is likely to throw light upon the identity of the murder is the musket. It will be thorough ly examined to see if there are any initials cut on the stock, or any other marks such as as are often put upon sii"li property, by which its ownership may be fixed. All the evidence points to the fnct that the murderer was a stranger. No man is missing from the community, nor lias the conduct of the negroes in the neighborhixxl been such as to |>oint suspicion to any of them. The finding of the old musket is taken as conclusive evidence that the murderer was a negro, for only a negro would be likely to carry a musket with him to hunt or for other purposes. White men to-day use better weaixms, and therefore the search for the slayer will be princi pally among the negroes. Whether it will reveal anything remains bo be seen, but should he tie’ discovered, justice will lie summarily meted out to him, for It, is prob able that ne wronged as well as murdered the girl, who, in all probability, he enticed from her home and friends. A WELL SELECTED PLACE. Had the murderer planned the crime with the care and skill of on old criminal he could not have selected a better place for it* commission. Burnside Station is about nine miles from the city, on the City and Suburban railway. It is the depot for parties living at bhio Yard Creek, Burnside Island and the vicinity, and it is about equally dis tant from Betheeda and Montgomery. To reach there by the dirt road it is necessary to go by the Montgomery road. Be fore the new road across the marsh, be tween Montgomery and Beaulieu was built, people living at the latter place went by wa vof the Burnside road. There Is but one house, a small building, used as a depot, at Burnside Station, and two or three houses at Ship Yard creek, about a half mile further. Burnside Island is nlxmt two miles from the depot, and is quito a largo property. Part of the farming land on the island is used for truck gardening. There is quite a handsome resi dence at that settlement on the island. Out side of tho places referred to, however, there are few habitations on tho tract of land lying west of Isle of Hope and Pigeon island, and between the railroad track and Burnside river. A SECLUDED SPOT, Though the Bethesda Orphan Home is to the nortli of it, and the popular summer re sorts of Beaulieu and Montgomery to the south of it, the immediate locality referred to is as lonely as almost any spot in tho county. Thore is considerable wooded land, some of which is a very dense forest, and the remainder is old fields partly grown over with young pines. The sparsity of the population allows every one to know every white resident by name, ns well as bv sight, and the fact that M. Carter, who found the body, did not r cognize it, and that there had been no person reported missing, leads to the suspicion that the murdered girl is from some other locality, possibly a young girl who had gone out on one of the many picnics which are so fre quent in Savannah, and having strolled off in tho woods, was there wronged and mur dered. THE INVESTIGATION. Coroner Dixon has been notified, and lie will go out on the 7 o’clock train this morn ing to hold the inquest, and a strange one it will lie. (Jut in the woods lies still the body of the unfortunate young woman, but no loving parents < r kind friends keep watch over it. It was left alone with no pall save the skies, no covering save the leaves of the trees, under which she sleeps her last sleep. There in that lone spot, and around the uncared-for body, will the jury stand when it takes its solemn oath to do its duty to the dead. Whether its efforts will throw light upon this dark mystery cannot ho foretold, but a most searching investigation will tie held and every effort will lie made to discover the perpetrator of this foul deed. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. A Young Lady'a Fruitless Attempt to Shuffle Off This Mortal Coil. All Margaret street was excited Tuesday evening by the reported suicide of an attractive aud popular liello of that thor oughfare. A rush was made to her place of aliodo and for awhile the sidewalk was almost impassable. A doctor was quickly summoned, and an hour’s hard work overcame the work'of the deadly laudanum, which she bad swallowed with suicidal in tent. The event created a big ripple in the society circles of that street, ami has been the talk ever since. The young lady was up and around yesterday, smiling as sweetly as if no such desperate a.nd rash resolution had ever entered nor head. As usual, there is a young man connected with the cose, and he seems to be the main cause of the trouble, together with a stern maternal parent. There are several versions^of the affair and the one given here with seems generally accepted as the true one. The young lady, whose surname is Eila, is a plump semi-brunette of attractive face and form, and of very engaging man ners. According to popular rumor, she was engaged to a young man whom she disliked, but whom her mother was well satisfied with. Miss Ella’s mother recently went off into tho country visiting and sho remained with her aunt, Mrs. Kxley. Tuesday noon her mother re turned quite suddenly nud evidently, as the gossips say, very much disturbed. It has since leaked out, according to these same authorities, that Miss Ella broke off the en gagement, and wrote her mother to that effect. The sudden announce ment of this step angered her mother, and the fair maiden received a “Scotch blessing” of exceeding good meas ure. Aggrieved at her mother's scolding, and wearied of the strife, the young girl went to her room, and, after locking the door, drank a bottle of iaudunum. This was soon found out, and it created the ut most consternation. A doctor was sent for, and on his arrival the most energetic means were used to over come the deadly poison she had swallowed. After an hour or two of unceasing work she was pronounced out of danger. Yester day she was as lively as ever but lioth her self and her mother refused to say anything of the matter or what, occasioned the trouble. But neighbors will talk and the above is the current rumor of that sort ion. THE OLD CEMETERY. What the City and County Have Done in the Matter. The County Commissioners met com mittee of City Council yesterday morning for the purpose of conferring in regard to the old cemetery. It will be reinemt>eri'd that the County Commissioners prepared a bill asking the Legislature to vest the cemetery in the county, under certain conditions, with the right to use a part of it on which to erect u court house. The bill provides for taking care of the remains of those in terred therein which have not yet been re moved, and also promising that no streets should be extended through the cemetery. The City Council, which had for some years been endeavoring to utilize and beau tify the old (dace as a park, but which lias not been able to do so, owing to certain legal proceedings, jiassed a resolution asking the Legislature not to jiass the bill sent up by the County Commissioners. After considerable discussion the whole matter was referred to City Attorney Adams and County Solicitor Naussy, and it is probable that they will arrange a plan so ‘ that there will bo no conflict between the city and the county. The delay, however, may cause this important measure to lie over until the next General Assembly. SAVANNAH'S GUN CLUB. They Bear Off the Honors at the Mlllen Shooting Match. The victories at Mi lien are a big feather in the caps of tlio Savannah Gun Club. The official decision gave the Savannah boys about all the prizes. In the lirst match, for the sweepstakes, the Savannah boys took everything, Hirsh back winning first money, McAlpiu second and Freund third. In the second match for sweepstakes, Hirshback and Roach won the first and third monies, respectively, and B. K. Bell, of Millen, the see-end. The team contest was the exciting event of the day, and the laurels were carried otT bv the Forest City boys in flue style, Mays, Roach and Palmer composed Chatham Club No. ‘J, the winners. The following is the official score: Chatham, No. 2 46 Chatham, No. X 42 Mdlen, No. 1 44 Milieu, No. 2. 44 The Chnthams returned last night, greatly elated over their victories ami reeling very much pleased with their reception and en tertainment by the Mlllen Club. They were treated right royally and in a most hospitable manner. In Aid of the State Fair. Mr. J. O. Davis, of Liberty county, the Superintendent of the De)>artment of Fine Art* at the State Fair, is in the city for the purpose of soliciting exhibits for that, de partment, and also .for tha other depart meet of the exhibition. I THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1887. THE CITY COUNCIL. The Police Pension and Sign Ordi nances Introduced. The City Council held its regular meeting I last night and disposed of tho routine mat ters and some others of special importance. At the opening of the session Alderman Thomas arose and stated that as the Coun cil had declined to accept his resignation he would withdraw it. The Council unani mously and with evident pleasure heard Mr. Thomas’ withdrawal of his resignation, whieh had been received for consideration with regret. Bids were opened for paving Congress and Bull streets, but they were laid over until Frida/ when they will be taken up in a special meeting. • An ordinance to pensions for disabled policemen was introduced. It is probable' that it will be revised before it comes to a final hearing. The provisions now are that no man over the age of 35 years shall tie received on the force. Any policeman who shall iiecome permanently disabled from in juries received while in discharge of his duty, or from old age, shall be ]>ensioned, or any who lias served on the force for thirty years shall lie entitled to a pension. The amount, of the pension is not stipulated. The Council received from the Savannah and Tybee Railroad Company an applica tion for permission to run its track across tlie canal at President street, thence to Ran dolph street, down Litfrty street to Barnard, thence to the western extremity of the city, and to the Central Railroad passenger depot. It was referred to the committee on streets and lanes. An ordinance relating to the erection of telegraph poles cames up for its first read ing It provides that the poles to be erected hereafter shall lie put up only by consent of tlie Council; that all [idles now standing may be changed or removed at the dis cretion of the Council or Street and Lane Committee; that the poles shall be neatly painted, and that tlie name of tlie owner shall be painted or stenciled on each, and that they shall be numbered; that no signs nor placards shall be posted, nailed, or tacked thereon. An ordinance permitting tho erection of signs extending over the street or sidewajk when they are securely put up and do not interfere with the use of the street or side walk was read. TYBBE'S VISITORB. Railway Magnates Take In Savannah's Popular Seaside Resort. A special car on the regular 3 o’clock train yesterday afternoon took to Tybee Gen. E. P. Alexander and Directors C. H. Phinizy of Augusta, U. B. Harrold of Americus, Henry Blun and A. Vetsberg, of the Central railroad, and President Purse and Directors Rowland and Estill. and Supt. Haines, of the Savannah and Tybee rail road. The officials of Georgia’s great rail road corporation went to the seaside by in vitation of those of the Tybee railroad, who were anxious for them to see what kind of a railway had lieen built by which the raib'oad systems of Georgia were actually extended to the very waves of the Atlantic. The visitors made a very close inspection of the roadway, bridges and tracks as they passed over the road and were very favorably im pressed by what they saw. Arriving at the Ocean House the party strolled on the beach and several of them took a plunge in the surf. On tho return to the hotel they found a dinner spread and tho aocouqianianients usual to such oc casions at hand. When the cloth was re moved Gen. Alexander said that while speeches were not in order, and he did not propose making one, he wished to propose a toast to the success of the Tybee railway. He said he had to confess that when he heard it was proposed to construct a rail road to Tybee, he thought it Utopian, and he had grave doubts as to its being built, and if it were, of it’s ever being a self-sup porting enterprise. He had, however, changed his opinion. The road was built, and from what he could learn it was so far a financial success. He was surprised to find it in such good “physical” condition, much better than most roads which have been built so short a time. Its construction was a blessing to the people of Savannah and tho State, as it. aiforded the means of easy acoess to the health-giving breezes of tlie seashore. It was a great undertaking to build such a railroad and those who did it are public benefactors. Gen. Alexander, in the course of his remarks, stated that Savannah’s cotton receipts this winter would be larger than ever before, and would probably reach nearly a million of bales. Col. C. H. Phinizy, of Augusta, expressed himself surprised at the railroad and at Tybee. It was, he said, his first visit, but it would not be his last. He said next year “Augusta would be well represented at Tybee.” President Purse gave a toast to the .Cen tral Railroad and the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway, Savannah’s two great systems. He said the Tybee Railroad Company must look to them for much of its business, and that his company had already had practical evidence of their friendly feeling. The party came back on the regular train, whicli made the run from the Ocean House to the Savannah depot in 48 minutes. FORTUNE’S CHANGES. Sale of Unclaimed Freight at the S., F. and W. Railroad. An immense amount of fun was enjoyed yesterday forenoon at the sale of unclaimed freight at the Savannah, Florida and West ern railroad freight warehouse. There were some 210 different lots and they comprised about everything under the sun. Thera were barrels, gr<%t and small, kegs, boxt* of all sizes and weights, bags of various sorts, sets of bedsteads, iron cast ings, and a score of other things of the most diversified character. The bid ding was brisk and tlie articles brought fair prices. Two new wagons brought $Bl each. The packages were not opened at the sale, which deprived the s[iectatorsof the greater portion of tho fun. Generally at such sales tli<> liest looking packages turn out the worst sell, und those that present a very unattrac tive exterior are prizes of value. The sale netted over S3OO. His Arm Crushed. About 1 o’clock yesterday morning a col ored man. named William Strickland, was found lying on one of the tracks leading to the wharves of the Savannah, Florida and Western, at tho Thunderbolt road crossing, with an arm brully mangled bv a locomotive or car having passed over it. He was drunk, and hud laid down on the track. He was taken to Dr. Duncan, who, after attending to the arm, sent him to the Georgia Infirmary. The arm was amputated yesterday after noon. Tlie man was not nil employe of the Kaviuinali, Florida and Western railway, but had apparently laid down on tlie track while intoxicated, or had attempted to jump on n freight train going down to the wharves and was knocked off. Fire this Morning. At about 1 :20 o'clock this morning a very bright Are was observed in the southern outskirts of the city. The flames lit up the sky, ami it was evident a large conflagra tion was in progress. At a later hour a telephone message was received saying it was the handsome rosidrm-o of l)r, A. O. Best, lievond the toll gate. At that hour there was no opportunity to verify the ro port or ascertain the loss. The lire depart ment knew nothing of the Are, cither, save that they reeeivtsl the some message. Do yon ask for a teat ol Sfl/OpONT'S power, Jtl ,; t talk to a lady for lutlf an hour; If He, hi ith U sweet, If her teeth ore white, It her g ns are clean. If her gums are bright, It her n Hi is i uiv 4>i<l hsr teeth aiv clean, Nile usee t. i .'I l/.ODONT. then, we ween. THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and There by the News Reporters. A regular communication of Zerubbabel Lodge No. 15, F. and A. M., will be held this evening at 8 o’clock. The seventy ninth meeting of the Savan nah Mutual Loan Association will be held at Metropolitan Hall this evening at 8 o’clock. There will be a meeting of Savannah Post Dof the Travelers’ Protective Association, at Screven House, on Sept. 30, at 7:30 p. m., to perfect the organization of the post. A curiosity in tho way of a laughing horned owl was brought up to the Morn ing News ornithological bureau yesterday. George Brown (colored) shot and wound -d the owl and then easily captured it. It was shot on the edge of the Cuyler swamp, some three miles from tho city. ’ It was a hand some specimen and so little hurt that there was no danger of its dying. It measured four feet six inches between the tips of the extended wings. I Mr. W. A. Alien, of the Worth Covnti/ Local , published at Sumner, Ga., is on a visit to the city. Mr. Allen served his time on the oid Savannah Advertiser, but has for many years been connected with tlie weekly press. His paper circulates in coun ties which do business with Savannah, and advertisements in the Local would be bene ficial to our merchants. The prospect for business this season is very flattering, and those who keep themselves before buyers will reap the harvest. HE WANTED HIS BADGE. More Trouble for the Alphabetically- Named Society. William T. Davis, Grand Supreme Master of the Supreme Council of the Grand Order of Archers, was up before Justice Sheftall yesterday, charged by James Dorsey, former Grand Supreme Master, with having collected money for badges which he neglected to supply. It seems, from all accounts, ' that it is only another phase of the quarrel that threatens disruption to this lengthy named society. When Dorsey was sue ceeded by Davis, the charter could not be found. To compel him to surrender it Davis, together with H. B. Hamilton. Robert Hayes, L. A. Washington and Paul E. Kelly, hod a dispossessory warrant is sued and served upon I lorsey The ease was tried Tuesday by a Bull street Justice. Mr. P. J. O’Connor, who represented Dorsey, made the point that there is no charter for Branch No. 1, of the order, which?was the way the charter was described in the war rant. The evidence shower! that there is not such a charter, the branch operating under the charter of the Supreme Grand Council. The warrant was therefore dismissed and W. W. Oslorne. Esq.,, representing the plaintiffs, then began an action in trover to recover the Council's charter. Tho paper is valued at S4O. Tlie trover is returnable at tho October term of the Magistrate’s court. Dorsey’s suit seems to be a sort of partial return for the above. He says Davis col lected 40c. from each member, and the same was for badges for the members so paying. They waited patiently, but got no badges, nor could they secure the return of the nionev. Davis testified that he only col lected a portion of the amount needed. He said that he made a contract to have them made by a Mrs. Kohl, and paid her $2 55 on account. She finished them, but de manded the balance due, sl2 45, before she delivered the bright ornaments to the waiting members. There the matter seemed to hang fire. The evidence of the warring members brought out many amusing points. It leaked out. also, that Davis and his partnei-s expelled Dorsey, Beasley and Abner, for making a continual fuss over the the matter, as they said. At one time a motion was made to pay hack Dorsey his 40c., but W. J. Jone, the Su preme Grand Patriarch, who • was in the chair, objected unless all were included in that motion. The “expelled” members and their .followers held that they carried the order with them and that Davis' side was nothing but a sort of sideshow business. Or course this was re sented and the charge given back with in terest. At the trial, the members of the two factions took the side of their respec tive leaders and swore accordingly. Two sets of minute or record books wore brought in and the respective secretaries each swore theirs was the only true one. Neither of them, however, could be read by the attor neys, or justice, and even the secretaries had a very sickly, smile on as they en deavored to decipher the hieroglyphics on their books. After hearing all the testi mony the justice held Davis to appear at the Superior Court. Mr. P. J. O'Connor appeared for Dorsey and Mr. E. Newman for Davis. Local Personal. Mr. Joseph Rosenbaum left for Baltimore yesterday. Hon. P. W. Meldrim returned home yes terday m ning. George F. Fisher, advance agent of Wil son & Rankin’s minstrels, was in the city yesterday arranging for their appearance here Sept. 14. Capt. E. H. Abrahams returned from New York yesterday. It will be seen by a notice elsew’here that he has formed a part nership with Mr. Percival S. Menken, New York, and hereafter the firm will! be Men ken & Abrahams. Among the arrivals at the Harnett House yesterday were Capt. D. K. Small, Beau fort, S. C,; Mrs. 1, B. Brown, HiJson Head, S. C.; Capt. W. Willett, steamer Grace Pitt; J. Catherine, Georgia; H. C. Hillis, Burke county, Georgia; L. H. Sehwahncner, Charleston. S. C.; J. G. Stllwell, Columbia; S. C.; I). Wolf, Maclenny, Fla.; R. N. Hern don, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. P. Bront, wife and sou, Jacksonville, Fla.; George T. Bur roughs, Nantucket, Muss.; W. M. Newton, Halcyondaie; H. C. Lee, Atlanta; M. Cun ningham, J. 8. Tally, Georgia; W. A. Allen, Sumner: C. C. Gordon, Reidsville; J. H. Curries, I,ako Charles, La,; Mrs. Hill and two children, Mansfield, Fla.; Wilson S. Swan, Ht,. Louis, Mo. At the Screven House were J. Caro, Cov ington, Kv.; E. S. Swift, Columbus; W. D. Dean, Emil Frank and C. L. Puttine, At lanta: C. H. Phinizy nndC. E. Peslombes, AugAstn; H. C. barker, IgiCros.se, Kia.; Uriah B§Harrold, Americus; R. C. Neely, Waynesboro; C. 6. Starke, Thomasville; J. L. Hano, Boston: J. W. Alien and wife, South Carolina; 1! Link, Baltimore; W. A. Adams and wife, Jacksonville. At the Marshall House were A. A. Elenwood, Blackshear; John N. Herrington, Hiirshurnw Dike; W. 11. C. Roee, Baltimore, Mil.; William Pritchett. Mt. Vernon: G. T. Fisher, Agent, Wilson & Rankins Ministrels; George W. Kendall, Grand Rapids, Mich.; James C. Ray. Tybee Island; E. L. Biinn, Columbus, O.; W L. Murdock, St. Louis; W. H. Johnson, Bar tow, Fla,; W. A. Frasier, Mclntosh; T. F. Hinsay, Lancaster, S. C.; W. F. Bailey, Bartow, Fla.; J. A. Baldwin, Eden; Fred Wilkins, Boston, Mass.; A. C. Gunter, New York; Fred Gloek, Dullsville, Ky.; A. Ses sons and wife and William D W. Johnson, Graham; W, S. Hart, Hawk's Park, Fin.; Dudly W. A linns, Longview, Fla.; B. Lucas, Dowiming’s Mills: 15. D I licks, Doctortown. At the Pulaski House were 0. W. Hicks, Richmond, Vn.: A. B. Hubers, Macon; W. 11. Tyson, D. E. Twiggs, Baltimore; R. C. Strother, Charleston. S. C.; B. H. Collins, William S. Howe, W. W. Forrlham, Boston; Joseph E. Brtiff, T. 11. Pemberton, New York; J. IJ. Chnntier, Pittsburg; T. J. Bar nard, Bt. Louis; C. Nomans, Ocala, Fla.; W. B. Burnes, Jacksonville, Fla. “Rough on Corne." Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete cure. Corns, warts, bun ions. IN’. “Rough on Catarrh" Corrects offensive odors at once. Complete cure of worst chronic case*, also unoiiuaied as gargle for diphtheria, aero throat, foul breath. 60c. A BURGLAR IN LIMBO. One of the Savannah Burglars Gang: Caught at Florence, S. C. Messrs. Davis Bros, received a dispatch yesterday morning from G. McD. Stolt, a Justice of the Peace at Florence, S. C., saying that one of the bur glars who broke into their store Mon day morning had been caught. An hour or so later. Mr. C. Strathy, a piano sales-* man, corroborated Mr. Stoll by a dispatch. Tho Northern mail brought a letter from Mr. Strathy, who said: “I suspected a man here and caused his arrest, and on searching his effects found gold pens and other articles. He is held here by Trial Justice Stoll, who will wire you. Send requisition for him.” Mr. Clark Davis immediately sent a tele gram describing the pens stolen, and at 2:10 o’clock received a reply saying “the pens are all right and that tho man has owned up everything.” The arrested party gave his name as J. B. Warner, and he is thought to be a person who was spotted here the Saturday previous. He had two confederates, but for various reasons they were not suspected. Warner is described as a man of medium height, strongly built, light brown whiskers and generally wears a stiff hat, with a flat crown, of a dark color. An application lias been made to the Governor for the required requisition papers, and he will lie brought here as soon as possible. Mr. Stoll, the Justice, says his suspicions were awakened by his peculiar conduct at the hotel. He had no baggage with him, but received a satchel by express. It was ascertained he intended to ship a small box to New York by express, and he was arrested on suspicion and examined in the office. He did not give a satisfactory account of himself, so he was locked up, arid the paper box which be had for shipment to New' York was secured. In it was found pens, penholders, pencils and opera-glasses, and a letter in the box. His satchel at the hotel contained a kit of burglars’ tools. ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Two of Savannah’s Social Lights Joined in the Nuptial Bonds. Mr. Dennis J. Murphy and Miss’ Maggie O’Connor were united in marriage yesterday morning at 6:30 o’clock at the Cathedral. Rev. Father Bazin officiated, and after per forming the solemn and impressive cere mony of the church, celebrated the nuptial mm The bride was beautifully dressed in white, with diamond ornaments. There were no attendants. Notwithstanding the very early hour, the Cathedral was well crowded with friends and relatives. An elegant wedding break fast was prepared at the Pulaski House, and about forty participated. The bridal pair left on the steamship Chattahoochee for a month’s trip through the North. Mr. Murphy is a member of the well known firm of Dixon & Murphy, and the bride is a daughter of the late Daniel O’Con nor and a sister of Mr. P. J. O’Connor. A number of very valuable presents were re ceived by them. WEDDING BELLS. Nuptials of a Savannah Attorney and a Texas Belle. Mr. Wallace W. Fraser, of the Savannah bar, and Miss Eva M. Lawson, of Waco, Texas, were married yesterday at that city at 4:30 o’clock p. m. After the ceremony the happy couple left for a month’s trip through the North. Mr. Fraser’s innumer able friends in this city extend to the bridal pair abundant good wishes and congratula tions, and all the bachelors who had fondly hoped to hold him in their circle, will se cretly envy him his good luck. IMPROVEMENT OF THE STREETS. The Suggestion of the “Morning News” Approved. Savannah, Sept. 7. —Editor Morning Mews: I think your suggestion in to-day’s issue about paving our streets, the best one offered yet, and I believe every taxpayer will approve of tho plan. Grass plats in the middle of our wide streets and on the edge of our narrow ones, would add very much to the beauty of our city, and the cost of mowing the grass and sweeping the streets will be small, com pared to the present way of moving sand. The yearly increase of taxable property ought to give us something extra, and there is nothing we need so much as paved streets. The saving in horse-flesh would reduce the exjiense of doing business. The firo depart ment would have a better chance to protect property. It would give us beautiful drives through our streets, and relieve us of the foul dust that pours into our stores and homes. I hope that the City Council will not act upon the old proverb that says: “Time and patience ehnngo the mulberry leaf into satin.” As we may think, “by the road of by and by one arrives at the town of never.” Taxpayer. The Stars in September. Jupiter is evening star. He will be the brightest star in the heavens for nearly the whole month, as Venus sets soon after the sun in the early part of the month, and is quickly lost to sight. Jupiter will be found in the west soon after sunset in the constel lation Virgo. 11" east of Spica on Sept. 1 and 16’ east of the star on Sept. 30. He sets on Sept. 1 a few minutes before 8:30 o’clock in the evening, two hours after sunset. On Sept. 30 he sets at 6:45 o’clock, an hour and a quarter after sunset. Venus is evening star until Sept. 21, and then morning star. On Sept. 21 at. 11 o’clock in the morning, she arrives at inferior con junction, and, passing between the earth and the sun, completes her course as even ing star, changing from the eastern side of the sun to the western, and, commencing her course as morning star. On Sept 30 she rises at 4:40 o’clock in the morning, an hour before sunrise. Saturn is morning star. He is an inter esting object for observation in the early morning hours as he moves eastward among the small stare of Cancer, being about 0’ southeast, of Pollux and about the same dis tance northeast of Prooyon. He rises on the Ist at 2 o’clock in the morning, and on the 30th about a half hour after midnight. Mars is morning star. Ho is still small in size and lustre. At the coiomeneement of the month he is alxiut 2” northeast of Saturn, and may tie found with the aid of an opera glass. He rises o:i the Ist soon after 2 o’clock in the morning, and on the 30th at a quarter liefore 2 o’clock. Mercury is morning star until the 10th, and then evening star. He is invisible during the month. Neptune is morning star, and is nearly at his greatest distance from the sun. Uranus is evening star. Home Again Rack into our old quarters, and it feels like home. We’ve been pent up long enough and feel like spreading ourselves. Come and w e us; we nave a regular palace, and looks ns neat as a pm. We've prepared our selves lor this move with new and uttractivo goods and arc ready for business. Vi e shall endeavor to retain the contldeme our friends and patrons have placed in us for selling only the finest grades of Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, etc., of whidli w have an at tractive assortment. We always carry tho largest line of flint water Diamonds in the (State. M. STfiKXBEIIO, IST Rroughtoil street. New Swiss Cheese, new fat Mackerel for le cheap at D. R. Lester's. At the Harnett Hotis<, Savannah, Oa., you get all tha comforts of tho high-priced ho els, ana save from 41 tn&J per day. Try it and ho convinced.—f?o*f<* Hnnw Jour nat Try leader* 76c., JUc. and doc. Tea. GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS. Matters of Money and Management About Various Lines. After seventeen vears spent in the service of the Central railroad, J. P. Foster, the agent at Griffin, has sent in his resignation, but will continue to serve until July 15, by which time tho road expects tf> have secured another man. The Northeastern Railroad Company have ordered two large passenger locomo tives from tho Baldwin works at Philadel phia. The new engines have already been shipped and are expected daily at the car shops in Florence, S. C., where they will be made ready for the road. They "are both 18-inch cylinder engines and will be used for pulling the fast passenger trains this winter. Americus Recorder: Owing to the rapidly' increasing businJk of the road, the Americus, Preston and Lumpkin authori ties have found it necessary to order a large number of new freight cars built at once. With the exception of tho wheels the entire work of building the cal’s will be done in the company’s shops here, and will no doubt be a credit upon the workmen who undertake the job. The shop boys flatter themselves that they cau build anything here that runs on weeels, from a pole car to a locomotive. A called meeting of the citizens of Gil mer county was held in the court house in Ellijay, Saturday evening, Sept. 3, in the interest of the Marietta and North Georgia railroad. The chairman was empowered to appoint a committee of five to draft resolu tions, which he did. After an interesting and animated discussion as to the impor tance of immediate action in this matter, it was unanimously agreed by the house that a committee be appointed to bear to the Legislature a petition of the citizens, and as much as possible, to show how greatly that section of the State stood in need of the passage of the bill granting the desired ex tension of the road. The Macon News says that the officials of the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad are very enthusiastic over the early comple tion of this line, and work will be pushed very rapidly from this point southward. A large force of hands is at work and the out looks are very encouraging. Avery elegant prospectus has recently been issued, and the map accompanying it shows the line of the road to begin at Macon and terminate at Palatka, Fla., though it. has not yet been determined whether Palatka will positively be made the terminal point. Negotiations are pending between the company and the town authorities of Palatka relative to the question. It is said that the Baltimore and Ohio railroad spent fully $20,000,000 in their fruitless effort to get to New York. The first great expense for the road between Philadelphia and Baltimore dates back to 1878. when Mr. John W. Garrett, who had a bill pending in the Delaware Legislature authorizing him to build a road through that State, endeavored to purchase the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore railroad. If he had succeeded, he would have placed the Pennsylvania completely in his power. He thought he had succeeded, and announced that he had, but the Penn sylvania road secured a big block of the stock and got possession of the line. The Baltimore and Ohio Company, it is said, lost between $200,000 and SBOO,OOO by the transaction. That was the beginning of the vast expenditure of money, since thrown away. Some Facts Worth Knowing. I would respectfully call the attention of my customers aud the public to the fact that I have now in store the most complete stock of furniture and carpets, and all goods pertaining to my business, which are of fered at very low prices. In my furniture department you will find from the cheapest to the very finest goods, at as low, or lower, prices than ever offen*ir4 anA*ertliern city. Come and inspect the goods and com pare, and you will find it to your advantage to buy from me. It is a rare chance to find an establishment, which carries such a com plete stock of goods as I do in household or office furniture. In my carpet depart ment there is nothing in that line you may want that Ido not have in stock. Carpets, cur tains, portierres and oil cloths I mostly ini fiort directly from England, which are de ivered to me through the Savannah custom house. I therefore claim the advantage of selling a good article for ft little advance on domestic goods, and the goods I sell will al ways give satisfaction, and are never mis represented. Respectfully, Emii. A. Schwarz. 125 and 127 Broughton street, one door from Bull. The largest stock of Fine Old Rye, Bour bon, Com and Malt Whiskies ever brought to Savannah at D. B. Lester’s. Umbrella3. Gloria, wears better than silk, for $2 50, silver-tip $3, gold-tip $3 50, Ginghams from $1 upward, all selling low to show our patrons that we have moved to the north east corner of Congress and Whitaker streets. Tomatoes are going up, and now is your time to make a bargain at Lester’s. Notice. We take great pleasure in announcing to our friends, and the public in general, that we have opened a Special Custom Depart ment, which will be conducted under our own personal supervision. We are now ready, and have on hand a full line of Fall and Winter Samples, to which wo call spe cial attention, particularly to styles, fabrics and prices. This will enable such parties that wear extra and odd sizes to have their clothing made to measure with very little extra cost. We guarantee a fit, in every in stance or no sale. To those who intend hav ing their bill anil winter clothing made by us, we would respectfully ask them to place thoir orders early. Very respectfully, Appel & Schacl, One Price Clothiers, 163 Congress street, opposite market. Ten largo cakes of Soap for 25c. Good Sardines for lie. at D. B. Lester’s. Get this Under Your Hat. “Tho solemcholly days have come, Tho saddest of the year, When latest styles are coming in, And tho old must disappear." The English of it is that to have room, and wide room at that, for fashionable Fall and Winter styles, our only object for an o;i suing short fieriod is to get rid of our re maining summer stock or (baits, Youths and Boys Fine Clothing and Furnishing*. "Any price” or “your price” are our mot toes. The goods must go. At the same time take a look at our superb stock of Jaeger’s System Underwear and Over shirts. The Centre of Gents Fashions, 161 Con gress street, B. H. Envy & Bro. Old Kentucky Bye Whisky, made March. 1884. Only*!. I). K. LtterVi._ Fall Clothing Beginning to urri ve. Ready to show a nice selection for early fall wear, also fall Over coats. They arc nicer ami prices lower than ever, to show our customer., that we have removed to the northeast corner Con gress auil Whitaker streets. The Famous New York Clothing House manufacture all the clothing they sell, dealing duw;t wall the consumer. We save every one who buys of us at least 26 |ier cent. HFw pack Tomatoes at a bargain at D B Lester’s No humbug, but u good drawing T,. a f„ r ittc. IF D R Lester's. lor . lioya' Knon Panto ior ‘Jbv iron-ote.l pants, ages 4to Pi, the Faihou- New York Clothing House is selling for 26c. I a pair in order to show the liovs theii new ; stor. n > theast coiuvr Congrcw and Whit e*.ei ou wu LUDDEN & BATES S. M. H. STODDARD'S 10c. LIBRARY! 12 PAGES OF MUSIC FOR ONLY 10c. The Cheapest Music in the World, 200 numbers, each containing from THREE to FIVE PIECES of choice VOCAL and INSTRU MENTAL MUSIC from best composers. Printed from Full Sized Music Plates, on the Best Quali ty of Music Paper, and the same in all respects as music usually sold at from 85c. to $1 50 per piece. L. & B. S. M. H. Ij. <St XL S. AT. IT. "Writing Papers. lb. Commercial Note at 5 cents a quire, 6-lb. “ ” at 10 “ “ 4-lb. Octavo “ at 5 “ 1‘ 10-lb. Congress Letter. at 15 “ “ 12-lb. " “ at 20 •• “ 10-lb. Foolscap at 15 “ “ 12-lb. " at 20 “ •• 10-lb. Legal Cap at 15 “ “ 12-lb. “ at 20 “ “ 10-lb. Bill Cap, either broad or long at 15 “ •* We sell any of the above papers by the ream at 20 cents a pound; weight of paper to ream of 20 quires or 480 sheets as denoted above. These are strictly FINE PAPERS, and are the best made for School, Home or Business Use ' UJ: B. S. M. H. POCKETBOOKS, CARD CASES,"ETC. We have had a tine line of leather goods manufactured expressly for our own trade. They are made by one of the best American manufacturers, and are guaranteed best value for money ever offered. We also offer a large assortment of LADIES' SHOPPING BAGS of new designs. They can be had with or with out belts, in genuine Seal, Alligator, Japanese and Monkey Leathers. L. & B. S. M. H. TU X 1 \G A VITDRA YUNG. The reputation of Vur New York Professional Piano Movers, stand unquestioned, when safety, careful and quick handling are taken into con sideration. Our price for moving Squares & Uprights, $3, parlor floor to parlor floor. OUR TUNING DEPARTMENT is still in charge of Mr. 11. N. Moore, who is without competition, when good and honest work is considered. We employ no tram ns, our tuners and repairers being men of unquestioned standing, and whose work stands on jts own merits. Tiiey are men who have been in our employ for years, and the finest instrument is safe in their hands. Single Tuning, Squares & Uprights, $3; Grands. §5 Yearly Tuning, Squares & Uprights, 88: Grands, §l2. The liest work will be found the cheapest. LUDDEN & BATES S. M.H. • DRY GOODS. CLEARING OUT SALEA To Make Room for Fall Stock, I will offer Special Inducements in MY ENTIRE STOCK, With exception of my Empire State Shirt. r T''HE following goods will be sold cheaper than I ever offered in Savannah: Summer a rid India Silks. ( ream. White and Light Shades of Albatross. Colored and Black all Wool Dress Goods. Black Camel's Hair Grenadines at 85o.; 40-inch wide. Printed Linen Lawns at less than cost. Real Scotch Ginghams at less than cost Black Henriettas at 81 40 and §1 75; sold al 82 and 82 25. ladies' and Children's Silk and Lisle Threat! Kose in black and colored. Ladies' and Children's Undervests; best goods in the market. Linen Sheeting and Pillow-Case Linen. Cream and White Table Damask. 0-4 White Damask at $1; former price $1 50. Napkins and Doylies in cream and white. Linen Damask Towels in white and colored bordered. Linen Huck in white and colored bordered. Pantry Crash Doylies at great reduction. The above goods will bo offered at prices to insure quick sale. J, P. GERMAINE, Next to Furber‘s, 132 Broughton street. FUIIN'ITU UK A XI) CARPETS. AX MILLER & CO.; 148, 150 and 152 Broughton St., Desire to call attention to the fact that they aro offering tkeir immense stock of Furniture and Carpets, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AT Big Bargain Prices, Our NEW FALL GOODS are crowding in upon us, and we MUST make room by rushing out the goods. Parties contemplating flitting up will find it to their advantage to call on us and obtain our estimates. A. J. MILLER & CO. CHIMNEYS. HOUSEWIVES 1 farmers STUDENTS | iANDZUOTMKSMMIJSI p VS MACBETH & CD'S feAFDIRIIOf FS^“|IAMPIHIMNEr3 F 1 1F YOU DON ' T WANT t| I IsKfflMH b * ANNOYED by Constant L ; 3 breaking of chimneys best chimrey made It ... ' ForSnle Everywhere WADE CHH.Y fiSk EpHAGBETHpJd FRCI;I mt.holyoxe seminari “"ITT'iR'JHBH rifr W. uk nearly <300) thrai •Glii UeuLULIj HOSmm. hundred lights every evert . ing, and since using the rcl sreleu Pr.ARX TOP CHIMNEYS my experience and logmen* i that wo would rather pay a dollar a dozen r incm than City cents a dozen for any other Chim- Vwe have cv.-rund, fH. pnTtTVP prnr^. DAVIS BROS. Dmirn OTWITHSTANDING the fact that we have been blow n up, we are still in the ring, and can sell you just ns fine a line of ST A' TIONKRY and FANCY GOODS as ever. The burylisrs luft all our PIANOS and OR OAKS, and wc can give you Just as good hap gains to-day in the celebrated KNABK, KRAN IC'H A BACH. BAUB and ti.-.TKY PIANOS, and ESTKY’ ORGANS, ns we could liefore the so cmr.NT. Cell around and buy a piano from us, thereby helping us to mate up some of tl.il inns. We can sell you just as good a Piano and • ‘osi as easy terms as anyone else. Try oaf MtfS BRUi.