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8 SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS. LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND SIDEWALK. Daffies Here and There by the Mown Reporters Yesterday's Happenings Told in Brief Paragraphs—Pickings- at Police Headquarters. A special meeting of the Order of the Iron Hall will be held this evening. The lighter Briefly Hill will go up on the ways shortly to have her bottom caulked. The Workingmen’s Benevolent Associa tion will hold a meeting at its hall this even ing. The pilot tioat Sprite came down off Byrtir Marine railwav after having been overhauled and repaired. A rat tlesnake, having eight rattles and a button, was killed in Dr. Falligant s yard, at Montgomery, last Tuesday. i he tug Samuel Winpenny left yesterday afternoon with two lighters in tow for the Satilla river to bring back a load of rice. Tbe Spanish steamship Pedro cleared from New York on Saturday for this port. She will load naval stores for the continent. The steam launch Disc-over of the custom house service is now being repaired at Wil link’s shipyard. She will finish about the end of the week. There are sixteen foreign steamships now in port loading and to load cotton. This is the greatest unrulier ever known to be here at this period of the year. Nine arrests were marie yesterday by the city police—all drunk and disorderly cases. “Tomato Can Mary,” a noted street nui sance, is also in the toils again. The Italian bark Emilio Ciampo came down off Willink’s marine railway nfter having been thoroughly caulked, scraped, painted uud otherwise repaired. A final survey will probably be held on her after ■which she will reload her cargo of naval Stores. Mr. Butler Hardee, who lived near Levy’s Cross Roads, Beaufort County, S. C., died quite suddenly'on Saturday lat. The de ceased was a very industrious gentleman, and rail a farm and saw mill. He leaves quite a large family. Ho was quite well known in this city. Thb Norwegian bark Birgitte, which ar rived dismasted at quarantine some time sinoe, came up to the city yesterday. The Swedish and Norwegian consul, C. M. Holst, has ordered a survey, which wall take place to-day. She will proliably be hauled out on Willink’s Marine railway. The Asheville anil Hot Springs, N. C., through sleeper from Savannah, via the Charleston and Savannah route, has been discontinued. It will hereafter leave Charleston Instead of from this city'. Per- Bone going to Asheville will occupy seats in the New York through sleeper until they reach Charleston, Forty-six dollars was the sum total of the lines in the Mayor’s Court yesterday. James Bond and Morgan Roberts, who were arrested at the Central depot Sunday for carrying concealed weapons, were turned over to the City Court. Janies Phiiiizee and John Francis, two bootblacks, who per sisted in obstructing the sidewalks, wero fined $3 or ten days each. The sale of the Pritchard plantation was consummated yesterday by the signing of the title-deeds and the payment of the pur chase money. Dr. Pritchard, under the terms of sale, retains possession until Dec. 1, bo that ho can harvest and market his rice crop. There appears to be a general feeling of approval among citizens of the action of the County Commissioners in securing the property. The Norwegian brig Amykos, which was partially dismasted and leaking while on a voyage from Santiago for London, with a cargo of rum and cocoanuts, wiil probably not come up to the city from quarantine be fore the first frost. She will then, more than likely, discharge and be hauled out on the railway, if the survey so ad vises, as she is leaking, although in fresh water she is making very little water. The bark Celina reported in yesterday's issue as arriving off Tybee Sunday for fresh wafer, is not a whaler, but the Ameri can bark Celina from Havana for Balti more, Md., which put into Key West in dis tress. leaking badly. She left Key West for Portland about ten davs ago with a steam pump on board. The leak, which was found at the keel, was partially stop]**! by filling in with cement. The schooner James E. Ravles, which put into this port a short time since, is now awaiting the arrival of her mast from tho North. It will be shipped to Charleston on one of the owner's vessels, and it will proba bly be towed to this port bv n tug boat. The derrick on the wharf of the Propeller Tow Boat Company is in position to take the old stump out and to put the new mis senmast in. She will discharge hut a small portion of her cargo to do this, and after the decks have been recalked she will be ready for sea again. BORNE OUT ON THE TIDE. The Stirring Adventures of Five Sa vannah Boys—A Narrow Escape. Sunday morning five wet, bedraggled and tired out young men camo into town over the Tybee road bed. They were Messrs. A. E. Bennett, J. F. Duffy, H. S. Merritt, C. S. Dugan and William Gets. Saturday night the five engaged a sail boat intending to spend Sunday near Tyliee. They left here shortly after 18 o’clock that night, olid had a good breeze to start out on. By the time, however, that they got abreast of Fort Pulaski it had freshened into a gale. As they could not get through Lazaretto creek, the drawbridge being elomd, they hod to go outside. Shortly after starting out, about 8:30 or 8 o’clock, a sudden squall struck tho yacht as she was going about. In a moment she went over, aud the young men were soon struggling for their lives. As the wind was quite raw they had on overcoats, which greatly impeded their ef forts. Duffy was caught, under the boat and had a hard time getting out. They climbed on the bottom of the boat, one at a time, and pulled off their overcoats and shoes. Merritt had the misfortune to lose his undercoat, too, a* both camo off at the same time. The youug nieu shouted and endeavored to attract attention, but no (me responded. The tide was running out strongly, and for two hours the youug men drifted seaward, being car ried out a goodly distance. They gave themselves up for lost several times, but managed to retain their grip on tho boat’s keel. When the tide turned they were brought in, and at about 7 or 8 o’clock (Sun day morning they were cast ashore on Mc- Queen's Island, near Fori Pula*ki. Aban doning the boat, they struck out for the Tvbee railroad track, and made as good tunc as their benumbed limbs would allow them. CYCLONIC DISTURBANCES. High Wind3 and Tidao Doing Damage to Property. The cyclone is still centering in the Gulf of Mexico, aud it has caused considerable damage to property. High tid"* are re ported from Galveston and other stations oti the Gulf coast. Galveston at 10 o'clock last night, rejtort *1 :t wind velocity of thir two-miles per hour. Other station* nlso re ported vulocitie* of over thirty mile* per hour during the day. The aiow movonu lit of this Horan to tile northward i* due to th* pros •>!>• of the mxa of high pressure, which hr -l (fi central over the ©astern portion of the Un'ted State* for the |tt fe .'days, and which wo* central over tlu> take region last lugi.t. This are* of pre-rani will prob ably move off the New England coast to-day, r.nd the area of lo * p 1 •—tire, wl ieh ui noutml ie tbo extrema e'ttttiiXrttt, will .rove raslwuid over th© La rt£> ..i 'Hie iisir-ajo'i* or© ae -i con* In union of Hw . ••tarty wind* itd rainy and threaten aia O'lthar STRUCK WITH A ROCK. A Nogrro’s Desperate Assault oo a Steamboat Mate. Frank Miranda, drat, mate of tho steamer Bt. Nicholas, was funded to Bt. Joseph’s In firmary, yrarerJay morning, with a bad gash in liis head, the effect of a seven-pound rock, thrown by a negro named John Wil liams. The trouble seems to ante-date yes terday’s culmination of the fend, if there be one, and Williams’story is not very straight. Williams, who is a stout, surly-looking ne gro, of medium build, claims th it he came from Fernaudina u few weeks ago on the steamer St. Nicholas, agreeing to work his passage and to help uuloud w hen he reached the city. This latter part he shirked, and he left the wharf suddenly when the boat arrived, but he negl.f’ted to get a bundle of clothing left on the vessel at the time, and the officers afterward refused to deliver it to him, as he says, unless he fulfilled his original contract. This he refused very im pudently to do and the utlicers ordered him off the boat. Several times ho went down to the wharf and always was impudent and surly. Yesterday he wont down, as he now says, to see if the Katie had come in. Ho wandered on the St. Nich olas -and as soon as Miranda saw him he ordered him off. No one saw what followed, but the negro says ho left at once, but Mirniula followed him and, as he was afraid tUo officer would shoot, he seized a stone as soon as lie reached the wharf- and threw it at Miranda, who was close to him. The rock struck the officer in the back of the head, and he instantly fell. Williams then rushed off and escaped. The prostrate form of Miranda was soon seen by Capt. Bravo, of the David Clark, and he picked it up and carried it aboard his vessel. He soon saw what a dangerous wound had been inflicted, and had the mate removed to the intimiary. The Captain then came up town and liad a warrant is sued for Williams, ami he was caught near the market and marched up to jail, on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. Miranda was in a precarious condition lost night, and it was impossible to tell what the result would be. Dr. White, the physician at the hospital, said he was badly injured but that lie could not then say to what, extent. The rock was brought up town last night aud weighed. It turned the scalos at exactly seven pounds. SERVICES AT THE SYNAGOGUE. Religious Ceremonies in Celebration of the Arrival of Rosh Hoshanah. The synagogue was crowded yesterday morning when the New Year services began. The great interest that is awakened by tho arrival of the holidays was manifested by the presence of the multitude that assembled to participate in the religious ceremonies that marked the event. Numbers of people were turned away from the doors, unable to gain admittance to the building, for every seat was occupied and tho aisles were filled. For an hour after the commencement of the services people sought the synagogue only to turn back when they found that, it was impossible to gain an entrance. The synagogue looked pretty. Its recent adornment it ivore as a holiday dress, put on especially for the occasion, aud the brilliant lights and the well-tilled house present a pleasing scene. The officers of the synagogue wero all in lull dress. The services of the day wero exceedingly interesting, being deeply reverential and of a traditional character that was fascinat ing. The commemoration of the contem plated sacrifice of Isauc by Abraham was impressive, a portion of that service being the reading of a touching poem telling the story of the toilsome journey to the moun tain and Isaac’s miraculous salvation from the sacrificial altar. At tho conclusion of the different portions of the service the ' shofar was sounded, calling tho people to a remembrance of their sins. The services wore conducted by Rabbis Meades and DeCastro, and Rabbi Mendes’ sermon was a most eloquent one. It treated of the day, anil set forth the doctrines thut the anniversary was intended to bring to mind. It coverts 1 not only the religious, but the festive features of the occasion, and Mr. Mendes pointed out to the people liow iu their festivity they should learn the les son the day taught as well us in their cere monial. The sermon, which was delivered without notes, was one of Mr. Mendes’ mast eloquent efforts. The music was beautiful, anif all of it was specially arranged for this service. The first selection was “S’u Bheoriin,” adapted from G-eorza, opening solo, by Mr. Julian Walker. Then followed “Mizmor,” from Qeorxa, opening solo, by Mr. Prank Rebar er. Then “En Keloheuu,” from Goorza, the opening, a duet by Messrs. Rebarer and Walker. One of the best selections of the day was the “Adonolam,” arranged, from a Venite by Dudley Buell. Thispiecee, us well as tbe selections from “Georza’s Mass,” was adapted to the synagogue ser vice by Mr. Rebarer, the choir-leader, and ho also adapted “May the Words of My Mouth,” by Cherubini—one of the prettiest pieces that was sung. After the services were concluded, the day was devoted to visiting and to social gatherings. Business among tho Jews was absolutely suspended, and the afternoon and evening were given up to merrymaking. A FACE TOO WELLHKNOWN. Officer Morgan’s Futile Attempts to Disguise Himself. For some time past a dozen black-faced bootblacks have congregated around the Screven House every day, and managed to make nuisances of the first class of them selves. The police have endeavored to drive them away, but only succeeded in keeping tho sidewalk clear while they wero present, their departure being the signal for the return of the lx>ys; so on Sunday an oflk-cr was dressed in citizen’s dpthes and put upon the watch. He succeeded in cap turing two or three of the boys, but he had by no means broken up tho gang, so Officer Morgan donned a civilian garb and took the watch. The boys had learned of the arrest of their partners, and no sooner did they see the well-known face of Officer Morgan than they immediately suspected the meaning of his presence, and it was an interesting sight to see tlioni i*ep with anxious looks around the corners, and then come forth if (iffioer Morgan was not in sight, only to take to their heels and scamper off as soon as he made his appear ance. These boys have been dodging Officer Morgan ever since they have been boys, and it would take more than an ordinary busi ness suit to disguise him from them. 3TREBT RAILWAY TRACKS. Tho Street Committee Considers Ap plications for New Rights of Way. Tho Street and I-ane Conunittoe held a special meeting yesterday, with closed doors, to consider the application of the Tybee Railway Company and tho Savannah Street and Rural Resort Railway Company, lor the right to bjiU. street railway tracks on certain streets Th" aoplic itions were opposed by the City and Sun.irbuu Railway. Tim committee heard all scLm of tie quo’s lion, but as far u* could tie :> siertaiuod came to no decision, Tho committed is to report to the next meeting of City Council, and it* recommendation will probably control the action of that body, as there are five mem bers ou the committee. ChlUo and Fever Cured. 210 Hkskca HTIIKET, ( Buffalo, N. Y., Der. 14, IH-sA, ) 1 wn* a gn at sufferer for many years with chills and fever, Mini tried remodins of ull kind*, but found no relief until a friend of mile* told me t o buy u box of DIUKDKXTtfI l’li.ut imd take them as directed. 1 o* l two ttfix--* ttud believe the: 1 it'll cured, a- ! lie *'e not been troubl'd with tie in lor t.*e past year. ' cheerfully ns on; motel ties it to ail who sulfur. O Vt .siMSA6OI.i4. THE MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1887. FORMALLY OPENED. The Members ortho Cotton Exchango Safely Housed In New Quarters. Yaaterday morning the new Cotton Ex change building was taken possession of by the members, and a very pleasant informal house warming was had. The members and their invited guests, consisting of the repre sentatives of the more important of tho city’s enterprises, gathered in tho lower room at about 12 o’clock. Among the guests wore Mayor Lester, Postmaster Lamar, Gen. (Sorrel and several bunk officials, telegraph and railroad man agers, and representatives from other Cotton Exchanges. Forming in line, in twos, tho members marched up stall's, preceded by Capt. Flannery, President of the Cotton Exchange, and President F. M. Hull, of the Board of Trade. Arriving on tue main floor a surprise greeted them in the shape of three well spread and heavily ladened tables, a courtesy extended by the board of directors to the members. After all wore ranged around the board, President Flannery rapped for silence, and Mr. J. R. Duckworth, in behalf of tbe building committee, transferred tho build ing to the Exchange in a few well chosen and suitable words. Mr. Flannery, for the Exchange, made a witty response, acknowledging the recep tion of the trust from the building commit tee, and added, in a figurative way, that he hoped the new dress tile building now wore, would be fresh for years to come, all of which was greeted with hearty applause. Vice President E. M. Green, ex pressed his pleasure at the success of tho Exchange, and hoped that its future would bo even more prosperous. The “City of Savannah” was then toasted, and Mayor Lester, who was called upon for a response, replied in a very pleasant vein, alluding flatteringly to the vast commercial interests represented by the body before him, and ex pressing the hoi* that for years hence tho beneficial effects of the exchange on (Savan nah's business interests would be felt, and also in raising tho standard of business deal ings. President Flannery then read congratula tory telegrams and letters from Norfolk, Charleston, Mobile and New Orleans. Messrs. R. M. Russell mid iX. C. Kennedy responded, also, on behalf of the New Orleans and Norfolk exchanges respectively. Messrs. J. L. Warren, Joseph Hull, F. M. Hull, I>. I. Maclntyre, Gen. Sorrel, Supt. E. F. Bryan and others made brief ad dresses, and Mr. P. M. Dougan brought down the house by singing: “A Warrior Bold.” President Flannery’s health was then drank to which he grace fully responded, the members joining in: “For he’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” and making the ball resound after his remarks. After joining bands all around tho tables and singing “Auld Lang Syne,” the mem l*rs dispersed. All expressed themselves as being highly delighted with the im promptu proceedings. DEFEATING A RAILROAD SCHEME. The Liberty Street Property Owners Want No Steam Railroad. A fortnight ago the Tybee Railroad Com pany introduced a petition to the City Council, asking for the right to lay its tracks on Liberty street. The property holders on that thoroughfare, headed by Dr. J. B. Read, strongly object to such a proceeding, and the doctor is getting up a strong petition to present to tho City Coun cil to-morrow night. The doctor was seen yesterday and asked if ho was trying to defeat the scheme of the railroad company. “Yes I am ” replied he, “and I intend to do it, too. Never, if I can prevent it, will another railroad run through this street, spoiling it for tho residents and property owners. Why even this one now here is a nuisance, and had I been aware of it at the time, the privilege would never havo been grauted. Even with this road the vibration of the passing cars is sufficient to cause tho plastering to fall in some of my rooms. You can imagine what it would lie with a steam railroad passing by. It would be passenger oars first, and then freight would 1* hauled also, in all probability. No, sir, I am in earnest about this, and pro pose to defeat it.” “How about the position of the other property holders on the street?" “Nearly all are with me, and strongly too. I have been circulating my petition for the last few days and have secured the signatures of nearly four fifths—well, you may say three-fourths of all the Liberty street property holders between Randolph and Barnard streets. Out of all I asked only three refused to sign it.” “ vVill not that defeat the plans of the railroad?" “Certainly. It requires three-fourths of the property owners in favor to pass such an ordinance. We have the majority now, and 1 don’t see how they can possibly suc ceed. The petition will be ready to-day and we will send it in to the Council Wednes day night.” As the reporter started to leave, the doctor mine to the door and said, pointing to the horse car track, “And there’s another thiug I Intend to tackle next. The charter of the company requires that the road shall be ballasted five feet on each side of the road tied, the extent of its line, but you can see tnero’s nothing done yot. Then there is the plonk roadway; at night, the noise made by tho mules trotting over it is very annoying indeed, and l am going to try to stop it, if possible. We have a pretty strisst but eternal vigilance is the price ot its beauty,” added the doctor as he retired. THE PROFITS OF A YEAR. Annual Meeting of the Railroad Loan Association—Election of Officers. Tho forty-ninth monthly meeting of the Railroad Loan Association was held last night at Metropolitan Hall. Being tho an nual meeting the most important matters were tho Treasurer’s report, and the election of officers. The Treasurer’s report showed that 4!M shares had been loaned upon, 1,070 liad been retired, and there remain 400 to provide for, making up the 2,500 total of shares. The business lor thcjlast year was as follows: Premiums paid $46,360.00 Interest paid 16,604.16 Fines 245.30 Total f(W,46i.9fl Expenses for tbo year $ 1,260.64 Net profits $62,25U'2 This gave each share a profit of s24,s’.i, which with the previous profits of $47.02 gave $72. Hi per snare as the profits for tho four years the association has been in exis tence, which was declared to l* a very satis factory showing. Seven thousand dollars was then sold in lots of $ 1,000 each, all bringing per cent. On motion, tho old board wax re-elected. It is as follows: William Rogers, President; 11. E. Mims, Treasurer; H. C. Cunning ham, Secretary. Directors—H. T. Train, Edward Mclntyre, George N. Nichols, William Kehoe, William S. King, H. C. Cunningham, W. W. Rogers and A. R. Lawton, Jr. Stuart’s Waver ly House. Mr. Charley Stuart., the well-known pro prietor of Stuart’s Hotel, Valdosta, will open the Wavnrly House, Thomasville, (>a., on Oct. 1. Mr. Stuart has hod twenty three years of practical experience in keep ing a hotel, and with each succeeding year hi* reputation hus inert-need, until novv he has the reputation of beiug one of tho best hosts in the State. All Traveling Men are cordially iiivitul to attend tho meeting of Post D at tho Screven House to-night. Visiting drummer* are also expected. Mat ter. of Interest to the profession will bo con st:'l iJ J. “Exnnes luggage concession” bv ui'i.'.i-r milual company reom%l. All ■. ■- m * •*•'■• '’■'!> Ito iciuniit and “paiu*. ’ . i.- i inu Hwa.itg. IN ANSWER TO STOLL THE TRIAL JUSTICE'S DEFENSE CALLS FORTH POINTED REPLIES. The Citizens of Flcronc© Demand His Removal on Account of His Treat ment of tho Savannah Burglar—War ner’s Mother-In-Law Defends Her Daughter’s Name. The arrest of Warner, tho burglar, his detention by Trial Justice Stoll, and tbo cir cumstances connected with las delivery by Stoll to Sheriff Ron an, have called forth a spirited controversy between Stoll and son* of tho citizens of Florence, S. C., who do not view tbo case as lie docs His letter in justification of himself was published in the Morning News son* days ago, and bo low are two letters in answer to it: Florence, Sept. 16. 1887. Editor News and Courier: 1 notice a commu nication in this day s issue over the signature of G. McD. Stoll, Trial Justice .it this place. If the statements were facts I snould have nothing to say in the matter, but as my name is used in connection with the transactions that occurred at, the railroad depot on tiie night the cracks man Warner -was delivered to Sheriff Honan, of Savannah, j ask the use of your columns to put matters in their true light. In a personal Interview with Joseph J. Mo- Cown, who purchased the pistol from Warner, tie says he did not hear Warner tell Stoll to spend his money for anything, but told him that he would sell the pistol to procure for him self the necessaries for his comfort while in prison, as he had no other money. As regards the meal and refreshments fur nished Warner o:i the nignt he left for Savan nah, they were furnished liy a citizen of the town, who supplied the pri-oner’s wants in a pure spirit of philanthrophv, as the prisoner said he was weak and hungry from want of food. The prisoner complained that he had had no attention paid to his actual wants whilst in the guard house; that he suffered for want of water, and was not even furnished with a single blaukot, but had to sleep upon a damp brick floor. I am also at a loss to understand his (Stoll’s! allusion to his being surrounded by political enemies, as I am sure the gentlemen on the plat form at the depot were all good citizens of the town, and all good Democrats. Where the. political enemies come in, 1 am at a loss to im agine. The caterer. Ed. Howell, who supplied War ner with all the rations he had while in the guard house, told a citizen that he had received Si 50 for six meals furnished the prisoner dur ing his stay here. And as an additional fact, I have now in my possession a petition signed by 150 of our most reliable citizens, praying the Governor to re move the said Stoll from office forthwith, as the manner in which the office is now administered is a disgrace to the State and a reflection on this community to submit to it any longer. Yours truly, William Quirk. The second letter is from a disinterested witness of tho affair in question. It is as follows: Florence, S. C., Sept 17, 1887. Editor of the yews anrl Courier: Asa disin terested witness to tl* scenes enacted upon the passenger platform on last Saturday night, when Warner, the burglar, was turned over to Sheriff Ronan. I wish to correct one or two errors made by Mr. Stoll in his communication to the News and Courier of Sept. 15. With the matter of overcharges, etc., I have nothing to do. That and the charge of robbing the prisoner have been sufficiently aired. Mr. Stoll, in his letter, refers to the crowd at the depot as the "little mob.” This “little mob” was composed of passengers on the different trains, several conductors, besides other em ployes of the railroad. and several res[iectahle citizens of !ho town, whose moral, social and financial standing is far above that of the man who calls them a "little mob." Mr. Stool acknowledges carrying a concealed weapon on the occasion, and claims that he drew it in self-defense. If the fact of a judicial officer carrying a concealed weapon and draw ing it indiscriminately upon any ono who sees fit to criticise his official conduct were not so serious a matter, this statement would be laughable indeed. Capt. Quirk, tlv gentleman upon whom Mr. Stoll drew his weapon, was only one among many who censured Mr. Stoll s conduct in tak ing the money of the prisoner and charging it for meals furnished him while in prison. .Mr. Stoll, who seemed about half drunk, took ex ception at Capt. Quirk's remarks, and followed him across the platform, demanding a retrac tion. This Capt. Quirk refused to make. After Mr. Stoll hud followed him some distance, Capt. Quirk put down his lantern and. turning around so as to face Mr. Stoll, repeated the assertion that, taking the money for the purpose claimed was nothing but stealing, and if Stoll did not like it he could get any satisfaction he wanted. Thereupon Trial Justice Stoll drew a revolver from his hip pocket and presenting it to Capt. Quirk's breast, threatened to shoot him. Quirk stooil his ground, however, and Stoll had to put his pistol back. This is a true account of the occurrence, as can be abundantly proven, if the testimony of the "little mob" is worth anything. Thos. H. llarllee. Jr. In addition to the above the News and Courier , takes the matter up editorially, and calls for an oilieiul investigation of Justice Stoll's conduct. But Florence is not the only place where Warner is exciting interest. Jacksonville, Fla., is intore.stod in him too, and his mother-in-law is now denying the truth of one his statements concerning her daughter. When Warner was questioned by Sheriff Romm, lie said, among other tilings, that lie was not married. To a News reporter who knew of the circumstances, another tale was first told', but when he saw that it was not believed, he changed tho story. lie admit ted to the re)>orter that he was married, and said he hoped his wife would not hear of his trouble. Mrs. Laid law. his mother in-law, was seen at the Mayflower House, Jacksonville, Sunday, by a newspaper re porter, aud when told about the statement made by J. l>. Warner, alias Adams, alias G. W. Adams, alias a half dozen other names, that he was not married to her daughter, she exclaimed: “That is a lie. I have the marriage certificate, which was given by the minister, and I can prove liy witnesses who were present, that they were married, ami married in a lawful manner, too.” Local Personal. Mr. 11. R, Romshart returned from Griffin yesterday with his wife and child. Rev. James L. Gilmore, of Bulloch comi ty, Ga., was at the Screven house yesterday. Dr. Duncan is not enrouto from Dangue, ns stated yesterday, but is still in good health. Mr. Thomas i’oters, of Atlanta, General Agent of the Washington Life Insurance Company, of New York, is in the city. Maj. A. L. Hat-fridge and wife have re turned to the city from Ashville, N. C., after a week’s absence. They left on the Central last night lor New York. Among the arrivals at. the .Screven House were J. 1,. Morrison, Anniston. Ala.; 1 tufas Carter, Danville. Vu.; R. W. Gibson, Phila* nelphin; T. E. Uattin, Boston, Mass.; W. 11. Cos teg: m. 'in iv York; Rev. James L. Gil more, Bulloch county; L. C. Williams, Mil con; Thomas I’. Dill. Phiiadolrihu; 8. P. Johnson, New York; J. 8. McMillan, Lands berje. At the Pulaski House wore C. B. Htonny and wife, Jh-s Edith Blooey, Philadelphia; J. C. Langford, Allen Whntkhm, Baltimore; E. R. Taylor, Andrew W. Tomas. John Thallou, Sew York: James S. Bullock, : ljoudoti, Eng.; C. O. Parker, Atlanta; | James W. Glover, Washington, D. C. At the Marshall Mouse wore J. M. Johns, | Gleumoro; Mrs. Charles Nays, Chattanooga, ! Tenn.; li. M. Keys, Lplldou, i'tlg,; J. M. i Kings, Macon; TANARUS, if. ltaeken, Milieu; A. Gready, Knoxville, Tenn.: R. H. McCall, New York. B. Hart, Fort I Valley; .1, A. Giles, Ixiwell, Mass.; Hon. J. D. llirsch, Melbourne, Australia; At the Harnett i louse were: F. X. Ep ping and. wife, Nashville, Tenn,; Charles \V. McKwen, Boston; P. IS. Johnson. Hamp ton eouuty, M. C. ; J L. Carpenter, llnlti niore; U. R. Pell, Covington, Kv.; P. J. Mullord. G. K. Parry, Montgomery, zVln, For fresh goods and low prices go to W. G. Coo|*r’s, 26 Whitaker street. Gutman's Now Department Children's white dresses, well made, neat patterns and popular urine*, sum from 6 months to 4 year*. < 'all and sue them. How do you know J always get toy cloth mg at B. IL Levy A ilro '■? Your’c a good guummi. GOATLESS AND FORLORN. The Misconduct of One of Sherman's Soldiers Reported After 25 Tears. Mr. F. C. dußignon returned y*terrtny from the North, where he has sjient the last six weeks in visiting various places of re sort. Mr. dußignon was present at the meeting of the bar at Saratoga, where Gen. Hherman made a speech, in which ho said that while he was glad to meet the members of the her and glad to be their guest he hoped that when they returned home end began again to practice their profession they would so regulate their fees that they wonld leave a little money in the pockets of their clients so that they might visit Saratoga now and then. Mr. dußignon followed Gen. Sherman and re plied to the toast, “The Young Bar of America.” He introduced ids response by saying that he was glad that he had met Gen. Sherman; that he had been waiting for twenty-five years to meet the General to report to him the misconduct of one of his soldiers while marching through Georgia. Mr. dußignon said that he had a pair of goats at tiiat time and one of the soldiers made an assault upon them He warned the soldier that if he dared to injure one of those goats he would report the case to Gen. Sherman, but heedless of tlio warning the soldier per sisted in the attack and soon left Mr. dußig non goatless. He had waited a long, long time for an opportunity to report the case and he was glad that at last it had arrived. After the General had promised to receive the report officially Mr. dußignon began his response to the toast. DR. FALLIGANT* W ANTS INFORMA TION, Which He Will Find in a Brief State ment Which Follows This Communi cation. Editor Morning News: Will you please inform me and other parties interested by what right streets and lanes between Price and Hast Broad streets, and south of Ander son street, are fenced ini As I understand it the parties doing the fencing pretend to act under the authority of Mr. Henry Blun, who himself pretends to represent the Catholic Church. On deeper in quiry I find quite a number of lots in this plat sold by tho plat which the city claims to have “accepted as it stood.” I further find that these street ways have been opened by dedication. Now if they are legally open by dedication the Catholic Church certainly does not wish to do an illegal act, by attempting to close them; and Mr. Blun and his assistants in olistruct ing the streetways cannot lie truly repre senting any correct opinions concerning tho legal rights and desires of the parties at in terest. I lmye been informed that “Mr. Blun is willing to open these streets to-mor row,” if he is paid for them by the city. It would be interesting to the taxpayers to know upon what legal basis Mr. Blun puts this claim tor compensation; and if no legal basis exists, then by what cajolery our public officials are led to permit this fla grant obstruction of public highways. As I take it, our Mayor and other officials are paid pretty good salaries to execute the laws, and there are certain laws concerning the obstruction of the public streetways. If these streetways are public by dedication, then Mr. Blun's riches, if he acts as an indi vidual, should not prevent the enforcement of the laws, and if Mr. Blun acts as a representative or pretended representative of any church, and his acts are illegal, then such church should put better repre sentative ideas in his head and undo a pub lic wrong. Asa good many poor people are being trampled on by the present state of affairs, I bring their unfortunate position to the public notice in the hope that their sorrows may excite the sympathies of all right minded persons, and thus bring public opin ion to bear in favor of relieving their dis tresses —distresses growing out of official negligence. Respectfully, yours, L. A. Falligant. What Capt. Henry Blun Says. Capt. Henry Blun says that he represents the Rt. Rev. John Moore, Bishop of St. Augustine, who is the ownor of the above mentioned land. He says that not a lot of land has been sold east of Price, nor any other stn-et dedicated to public use. On the contrary, Mr. P. Davis has the land under lease for a number of years, and it is being used for agricultural purposes. It is not sold for building lots. The drainage is bad, and people who Would live on such lands must exnect to become victims to disease. Capt. Blun further says if Dr. Falligant wishes to increase his customers, Capt. Blun, ns agent of Dr. Moore, is unwilling to aid him. Whenever the land is in the Bishop’s hands, and the city is willing to take charge of the streets, no impediment will be found in this direction. A Schooner’s Mishap. The schooner Mary K. Morse met with a mishap, her centre-board having dropped down while she was preparing to be moved from Taggart’s coal wharf to the Ocean Steamship Company’s wharf. By some mean the pin which held it fast was pulled out and tho cable for pulling the board up and down was being used for some other purpose at the time. It will lie necessary lor a diver to go down and attach the cable to the board so that it can bo pulled up. 1 The Captain in his endeavors to secure the board lost his gold watch aud chain. John Winn, the diver, has been secured to dive for the watch and chain and to secure the centre-board. Charleston Vanities. The water works syndicate has given in structions for the immediate preparation of plans and specifications for tl.e 10,000,000 gallons r servoir which is to lie erected for the new artesian well, near the Enterprise railroad stables. Thorp is a big fight between the. Clyde shins and the Charleston aud Savannah railway for Florida freights. The light has been going on for some time and seems to be getting fiercer every day. Monday the Clyde line reduced the rates from Charles ton to Jacksonville and Fernandinn nearly ■V) nor cent, on all classes of freight. Com mencing yesterday and continuing until further notice the rate on first -class goods by tins line of steamships will be 15e. per 100 pounds, instead of 800. It is stat'd on authority that the Charleston and .Savannah railway wiii meet this rate and will cut even lower if necessary. Tho following is the return of deaths within the city of Charleston for tho week ending Sept. IV, 1887: Whites 7, blacks and colored 81; total 88—excluding 4 still- Isirns, 1 white, 8 colored; 8 undevel oped, colored. Under 1 year of age, 5 colored; liefcwecn 1 and a years of age, 1 white. !l colored; Itolween 10 ami JO years of age, o colored; between 20 and 80 years of age, 1 white, 8 colored; Is*tween do and 40 years of age, 8 white; between 40 and SO years of og", 1 white. 1 colon si; between SO and 00 years of age, 1 white, 8 colored; !*- t we *n 00 ami '0 years of age, 1 white. 8 col ored; lietwcon V 0 anti 80 years of ace, S e.ilorel. Annual death rate per 1,000, white, for past week 18.00. Who said B. H. Levy & Br. were not selling off summer clothing at cost! Boy* Knee Pants Helling for 50c. and 75c,, by the Famous New York Clothing House, northeast cor ner Congress and Whitaker streets: they are worth more, but just to show the boys whore we have moved to. Umbrellas. Gloria, wears (tetter than silk, for 93 50, silver tip s.'i, gold up sii Ml, Ginghams from $1 upward, ail selling low to show our patron* that *• liave moved to the north east corner of Cong rust and Whitaker tusks. GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS. Matters of Money and Management About Various Lines. The Norfolk and Columbia Railroad company wiil build a line from Norfolk, Va., to Columbus, !S. C. Mr. John Carswell, who for months has filled a position in the Central railroad offico at Augusta, has changed his base to Savannah, and has been promoted to fill the position of first assistant of the general freight and passenger department. Quite a .heated railroad mooting was held at Camden, S. C., on Friday,the subject be ing the conference over the action of the County Commissioners in regard to tin* bonds subscribed the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad,or whether it was ad visable to issue the bonds now, and place them on deposit with the Boston Hate and Deposit Company, subject to the older of the County Commissioners, so that the rail roud company could effect tin advantageous loan, for the purpose of constructing the road. After a sharp discussion the follow ing resolution was passed; “That this meet ing approve and commend the action of the County Commissioners of Kershaw comity in refusing to allow to pass from their bands the bonds issued as a subscription to the Three C’s Railroad until the law authoriz ing their issue be fully complied with.” Commencing Sunday, the Georgia Mid land began running through trains to Mc- Donough. A brief review of this road, now it is in active operation, may not lie amiss. Since the first dirt was broke in Columbus up to the present time, nearly fifteen months have been consumed in budding it. “The contractors wore old and experienced men,” says the Griffin Sun, “an*: in their duty have been faithful and diligent, and it is safe to say that no better road has ever been built in Georgia. Tho Mid land runs through one of the finest sections in the State, and along the line of road is some of tile finest scenery in Georgia. The road for several miles runs along the base of the Pine mountains, re quiring no little heavy work. Between McDonough and Columbus are four iron bridges and ono tunnel, while a small part of the road cost as high as 840,080 per mile. The iron bridge across Flint river is the largest on the road, and is pronounced by experts to be a very fine piece of work. In the way of equipments, the road stands on equal footing with any in the State, the engines and coaches being of the latest im proved style and pattern. From Columbus to McDonough tlie distance is ninety-eight miles. High Class Bronze Statuary, Etc. Our senior is back from New York. Our citizens who appreciate handsome anil ar tistic effects in Bronze, are cordially invited to visit our warerdoms and inspect the grandest display of most beautiful de signs in ornamental and decorated art ever placed before the Savannah public. Faust and Marguerite, in companion pieces, in re lievo, arc gems worthy of the poetic interest that attaches to the weird and mystic. Be sides we are receiving, almost daily, invoices of beautiful objects of virtu in the latest and most novel conceits. Onr display of fine Silverware is unapproachable in quality and quantity and variety. In Dia monds we, of course, lead, and our stock of Fine Jewelry merits attention. Our aim to be the Jewelry Palace of this city will, we think, be established by tills season's dis play, and we request the public to favor us with a visit of inspection regardless of a de sire to purchase. M. Steunbehg, 157 Broughton street. New Pineapple Cheese at Cooper’s, 28 Whitaker street. Fall Clothing Beginning to arrive. Ready to show a nice selection for early fall wear, also fall Over coats. They are nicer and prices lower than ever, to show our customers that we have removed to the northeast corner Con- Sross and Whitaker streets. The Famous few York Clothing House manufacture all the clothing they sell, dealing direct with the consumer. We save every one who buys of us at least 25 per cent. New line of fall took puff and plait Scarfs at Belsinger’s, 84 Whitaker street. Go to Gutman’s and see the chatlins, all the rage, the latest novelty, and see the largest selection of jewelry and hair orna ments in the city. New Edam Cheese at Cooper’s, 88 Whita ker street. When did you hear about those bargains in Gents’, Youths’ and Ik>ys' summer cloth ing and underwear at B. M. Levy A Bro.’s, 101 Congress street l Fall City Hams at Cooper’s. 28 Whitaker street. If you are going to make anew dress go to Gutman’s, 141 Broughton street, for your trimmings. Stiff Hats just out at Belsinger’s. 24 Whitaker street. Before buying Hams or Breakfast Bacon price those at Strauss Bros.’ That 30c. Mixed Tea at Strauss Bros. ’ is excellent. Small size Magnolia Hams at Cooper’s, 28 Whitaker street. j_ Try our $1 kid gloves, black and colored, 5-button length, scolloped top. Every pair warranted. Gutman’s. Broadway Silk Hats just out at Belsin ger’s, 84 Whitaker street. German Dili Pickles, Loose Chow-Chow, Olives, etc. Strauss Bros’., 22 and 88 Bar nard street. French and Turkish Prunes at Strauss Bros’. Anything needed for Men's wear at Pel singer’s, 84 Whitaker street. New Fat Mackerel, new Tomatoes, new Peaches. Codfish, Breakfast Strips, 18) fe. Hants, Hants, Hams. Mixed Ten at 50c , worth $!. Strauss Bros’., 88 and 88,' J Bar nard street. Ladies’ gents’ and children’s merino un derwear, boys’ merino drawers, children's merino pants, all sizes aud prices, iudies' and gents’ scarlet underwear, ulI wool, at 91, worth 81 85, at Gutman's, ill Brough ton street. Pure old Catawba wine, SI per gallon; good American sardiuos, fic. per box; ten large cakes of soap, 26c.; pure sugar candy, 10c., 15c. and 85;;. per pound; netv packed tomatoes, very cheap; Irtish ginger simps, 10c. per pound; new Swiss cheese, cheap; liest. lolistenj, 1 lit. ciuih, 1.V.; chow-chow by the quart, cheap, at D. B. Lesters. Contomeri ICid Gloves. F. Gutman, Hole Agent. Savannah. Seldom Equaled and Never Excelled. Old Wuverly Rye, made in the spring' of 1881, and is the best whisky made. I have an old Kentucky Itye, made Miit"’.i, 1 sg 88 pur gallon, bettor than ono-h*if the to whiskies. Try my old Manor Malt W hisky for general debfiity.lt is auperior to any thing of the name. I). 11. Lehtki*., Holt* Agent, Why can’t you got powerful bargains in warm weather clothing at H. 11. istvy &• Bis is f Ifid you tall tie*? 1 knew that before That li H L wv A Br. tin taught* riag gent*' summer lurniaiiiug* and neckwear? Tiie first severe frost of the mmtaau wifi be hare shortly altar H H levy A Bio. adis *duvof faklomtbW tali suit* ami iuromhlii** ' LUDDEFA BATES S. M.H IT SEMTIOin Strict Business Facts! Every Article Marked iu Plaia Figures! And while priees are too low for credit nr dig. count, you have the satisfaction and assurauetj that goods will tie found exactly as represented and that you buy at bottom price. We struck the markets before the rush commenced, mid by placing orders iu such quantities and buying for cash, we are now iu position to supply c prices tlmt enable us to handle large quantities of goods in all our different departments. Room Mouldings ! Contractoi-s and Builders are finding that wa can supply them at just as low a prieeas they have been getting from manufacturers. Ot sales on Thursday. Sept. 18th, were B,(MS feet We employ competent mechanics and put, it un in your house, and we think you will flnd it a great saving to plastering, and the convenience of having it certainly facilitates the hanging ul pictures. Fine Stationery. Onr efforts to introduce late and artistiq styles of fine correspondence stationery have inei with such a hearty approval that vve have decided to make this branch of our business prominent, and have had one of the largest mills in the United States working day and night on our orders. Another large invoice of box capers just re ceived, nr.d we shall be glad to have you ex amine these new designs, and we can assure you tempting priees. Sheet Music. Ail of the latest and most popular pieces re ceived as soon as published, and we furnish ut same price as the publishers. Try us. Accord®, Violins, Guitars, Banjos, Etc., Embrace a few of the Instruments offered jq our merchandise department. We have recently made large additions to our stock and invite your attention. We can now offer you many new goods and shall hope to see you. Liidden & Bates S. M. H. N. B.—A few of those panel pictures of "The Pretty* Girls” can still be obtained at the low price of 10 cents each. FURNITURE AND CARPETS. N OW^ IS THE TIME TO PUT YOUR HOUSES IN ORDER. A. J. MILLER & CO.'S MAMMOTH Furniture and Carpet Emporium Is undoubtedly the PLACE, where you may purchase tin latest styles, that you may furnish, CORRECTLY ami at moderate prices. W*‘have brought out the choicest goods oh* tainabk . and can surprise and gratify the citi*. zens of Savannah who will favor us with a visits of inspection and comparison. Wo are prepared, with a large force of skilled workmen, to execute all manner of CARPET, DRAPERY, UPHOLSTERY AND Cabinet "W oris PROMPTLY AND SATISFACTORILY. A. J. MILLER & CO. -—”■■■. j $ PIANOS. PIANOS ORGANS! STEM <t SONS, Gabler & Bro., G. HEYL, [lmp ted. 3?elouibct & Cos., PIPE REED ORGANS! Sold on Liberal Terms. TUNING, REPAIRING. MOVING PIANOS AT LOWEST RATES. Schreiner’s Music House SPORTING GOODS. ENGLISH BREECH LOADERS. AMERICAN BREECH LOADERS. WINCHESTER RIFLES. CiasfeliH Meil Sfiells. —FOR SALE BY Palmer Bros I) \ Vis BROS. BARGAINS! 1/nv> Pretty Boxen, with £4 Sheet* good Note Iner and 24 Knveloiww, only 10c each. Bnxuh, Btiled or Plain. 24 Sheet* Aberdeen Linen N< t" Paper and Square Envelopes tc mate i. only tffi each, fjoo Boxen, Sheet*. Queen Anne Linen and 24 N*u in? Kmi'lopo#, only ;ifx*e‘ich. M* l 110 *. h, Ftiontfide or French Lims/t# -if ;v junn* Kn*e|op - 4 t< match, only lUr eoeil* l.doo Buttle* J(t HI ojk Ink only . fic each gu. i Ivu JloMen. with 1 Pm, only fic each. Rubber Tipped lead Pencils only . .fie ca 'b. .vvj iiouje* is*, t Mucinge. only jocaach* .m/0 I*otil'4 Koyul Glue only. ......... 10c each* BALANCE OF THIS WEEK ONLY. CALL KAIiLY, <u mum* nf then# grsodii cannot be duplicated DAVIS BROS., 4a unA I* ULL