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WEDDED ANDHAPPTNOW
HOW WILBUR HAYOOOD WOOED
AND WON HIS BRIDE.
Romantic Culmination of a Nine Years’
Courtship Under Difficulties—Mary
Rogers Leaves Her Home for a Walk
and Does Not Return—A Quiet
Wedding in Old Trinity and a Ten-
Mile Ride to a Train.
There is an old, old adage which says that
the course of true love never did run smooth,
and its truth is proved almost every day.
One of tlie romantic engagements that are
occurring every day in real life was brought
to a happy termination yesterday. The
story begins years ago, when Master Wilbur
F. Havgood, a sou of the famous divine,
Rev. Atticus G. Haygood, fell in love with
littl) Mary Rogers in Covington, Ga.,
where they then lived. During their
school days they were devoted
tp each other, and they were inseparable
when the rural pedagogues had released
them from their books and slates. The
sports of boys had no attraction for the true
little lover t hat he then was. and hop-scotch
nor the skipping rope could draw pretty
Mary from her sweetheart’s side.
During these fond day* no clouds cast
their shadows over the young lovers lives,
but all was bright and happy, and each was
content in the pledges of eternal devotion.
Nice years ago the honest young lover asked
the apple of his eye to become his wife, and
though they were then too youijg to be
married, she promised that she would wed
him when they should reach maturer years.
At last they concluded that they were old
enough to marry, as both had reached the
age of 34. They consulted their parents to
gain their consent. They had not con
templated any disapproval, but in that they
were disappointed. Rev. Mr. Haygood and
his estimable wife were greatly pleased with
the choice of their son, ana were anxious
that he should marry the girl of his choice,
for she had grown into a rare woman and
become the pride of the village. She was a
young lady of much beauty, She was a
woman, too, for rare intelligence, accom
plished in all the arts that lend grace to
lieauty, and withal a most womanly woman.
THE PARENTS SAID NO.
The consent of her parents to the union
was not so easily gained, and their desiro
that their daughter should not wed then
was a source of no little suffering to her de
voted lover. It was thought liest that they
should be separated for a tune, so he went
to the North and began a course of musical
studies. Being by nature a gsiius. he com
pleted his course wtli honors, of which he is
justly proud Ho oturned to the South a
most skillfui musician, and with all his
lover’s art and the persuasion his music
could command, he again laid siege to the
Rogers castle to win his bride. Her parents
still withheld their consent, however, but
he had waited long enough.
He pressed hi * suit with all his devotion,
and his sweetheart’s parents had a difficult
time withstanl ng the siege, for he was
aided not only by the one he loved, but by
his own parents, who could wisii nothing
tietter for theii s n than that he should wo
the bride he sleeve for. Mr. and Mrs.
Rogers were obdurate, and not only did
they oppose the ma 'ttvge. but they did all
they could to keep tne lovers apart.
This they found impossible, and
they therefore determined to give
up their home in Covington and
move to Savaunau, think'.< - that they
could succeed better by placing botweeii
their daughter and her aidmirer a few miles.
They arrived here last night ami settled
down in a cozy house in the southern part |
of the city. They felt secure but only
because they did not know that the very
reosoni which they thought would cause an
effectual separation had only made their
daughter’s lover the more determined. He
consulted his parents and they urged
him not to give up his suit. The father
went evon so far as to accompany
his son to Atlanta and call upo". Rev. J. N.
Lee, a prominent divine of that city, who,
by the way, was prominently connected
with Dr. Hawthorne in his late controversy,
and request him to accompany the young
man to this city to assist him in his roman
tic undertaking and perform the marriage
ceremony in case his son should succeed in
drawing his love from without the range
of her parent’s vigilant eyes.
CLAIMED HIS BRIDE.
Dr. Lee and the prospective bridegroom
arrived in th > city yesterday morning and
drove at one* to the I’uiaski House where
they remained quite close during the morn •
iog. One of the groom’s friends was
notified, an*, about 13 o’clock the
door bell of the Rogers’ mansion an
nounced a visitor. Miss Alary received the
young gentleman who had' called to see
her, and in a few minutes returned to
where her mother was, looking as
cairn as if that visitor had not announced
that her lover was waiting to lead her to the
altar within the next two hours. About l
o’clock she p ton her hat und started out
tor a walk in the park. Site walked through
the park to the Georgia Historical Society
building. As sho stepped through the
gate a handsome young man
alighted from a carriage which had been
standing on the opposite side of the street
for some time, and while there was no ap
parent sign of reciMunition between the two,
save that which flashes like the electric
spark between lo er ’ eyes, she directed her
steps toward the H-age, but instead of
passing it she stepped quickly in and in an
an instant Wilbur Haygood was beside her.
‘To Trinity church,” be said to the
driver, leaning his head out of the window,
and his directions were promptly obeyed.
When they arrived at the church the
doors were open and they entered at once.
Dr. Lee was awaiting them, and as quickly
as possible the ceremony was performed
ana the young people declared man and
wife. When they left the church they re
entered the carriage and drove away. About
7 o’clock last night the driver of the car
rsage returned and said that he left the
happy pair at station No. 1 on the Charles
ton ana Savannah railway and that is the
last heard of them.
The bride and groom have many friends
in their old heme, and Mr. Haygood is well
known in Savannah, and all their friends
wish them a most happy aud long life
together after their most romantic consum
mation of long years of devotion.
SHE WOULDN’T GO WITH HIM.
The Way a Colored Stepfather Tried
to Carry Ofl' a Colored Girl.
Floyd Brown, a colored man from Savan
nah, was up before tho Charleston Recorder
a day or two ago for attemptiug to abduct
and carry off Mary E. Sandors, a young
colored girl and a pupil of the Shaw Schcol,
in Charleston.
After the dismissal of school on Tuesday,
Mary started to go home. Brown, how
ever, came up to her at a street corner and
tried to got her to go home with him. Klie
resisted violently und made such an outcry
that a good deal of alarm was excited
among the other school children, which was
only allayed by the opportune arrival of a
policeman and the arrest of Brown.
Brown claimed that lie is married to the
mother of the girl, who lives in Savannah,
and that he wanted to bring her I sick to ins
wife. The girl went from here, liut ha;
been living in Charleston for some time in
charge of her grandfather, an old colored
man oy the name of William Sanders, and
was evidently very much averse to reining
hack with her stepfather.
The Recorder, alter hearing the facts of
the eaaa. sentenced Brown to sls fine or
thirty days in ja.l for his high-handed at
tempt to carry the girl off against her will.
No Weapons Drawn.
Mr. George Schwarz requests tho Morn
ing News to say that no weapons were
drawn in the difficulty at his place ou
irtnesday night.
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by the
News Reporters.
There were four arrests yesterday for dis
j orderly conduct.
There were nine cases in the Mayor’s
Court yesterday and the aggregate of tines
was $32.
Landrum Lodge No. 4R, F. A. M., will
hold its annual communication to-night, and
will elect officers for next year.
David Sayer was titled $l5 by the Mayor
yesterday, or in lieu of the fine thirty days
in jail, for assaulting Barrett Morrell on
Dec. 10. Bayer was arrested Wednesday.
The police are having the usual trouble
with the boys who want to vent their en
thusiasm by firing “[toppers' 1 the streets
and squares. Quite a number of them have
already been before the Mayor, and yester
! day ho began fining them. The first penulty
was $1 flue or one day in jail.
Robert Thompson, the brother of the
little colored boy who shot himself in the
head while fooling with a pistol, was before
the Mayor yesterday on the charge of “dis
orderly conduct, assaulting and shooting
Willie Thompson with u pistol.” The
wounded boy is still alive, though it is be
lieved that he will die. In view of the cir
cumstances, the Mayor continued the case
for a further hearing.
The arguments in the case of Annie
Flanagan vs. the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway were concluded yesterday
mopning, and at :i o’clock the case was
given to the jury. Judge Harden an
nounced that if a verdict was readied be
fore 7 o’clock ho would return to receive it.
If the jury agreed after that a sealed ver
dict might bo returned. The jury must
have failed to agree, however, for it was
locked up nil night, and if it has reached a
verdict it will not bo known until court con
venes at 10 o’clock this morning.
AN IMPERTINENT BOY’S DOINGS.
Ho Will Send His Father to the
Chain-Gang.
Alexander M. Barbee, Jr., conductor on
the Coast Line railroad, went before Magis
trate Molina yesterday and swore out a war
rant against Adam Morse (colored) for as
sault and battery and for carrying con
cealed weapons, and he also took out a
peace warrant. The cause of the
swearing out of these warrants
was a difficulty which occurred late
Wednesday afternoon at Thunderbolt.
Morse is the keeper of the Savannah Yacht
Club house, and he has a son about 11 years
old who conies to the city to school. He
rides homo on the train every evening, and
his insolence and boisterousness has caused
the passengers to complain more than
once. Wednesday afternoon he was more
noisy and impudent than usual, jumping
about in the ear and seriously discomfiting
the passengers. Baris*, who is the con
ductor of the train, was appealed to and he
compelled the impertinent youngster to keep
quiet. When the boy went home he told
Ills father that Barbee had struck him, dial
Morse armed himself with a stick and a
pistol, and, accompanied by another colored
man named Luke Huger, he wont to Bar
bee’s house. Huger went in ami called
Barbee out. When the conductor
came out Morse began to abuse him in the
most outrageous manner and in trying to
quiet him Rnrbeo called him Adam. The
jierson of color replied that his name was
not Adam—it was Mr. Morse. Barbee was
disgusted and he turned and started into
the house, when Morse set upon him and
beat him with the stick, cutting his face
aud bruising his hand. Morse was arrested
yesterday aud he gave bond to appear for
trial.
THE VETERANS MEET.
Gen. McLaws Delivers His Macon Ad
dress Befo.e the Association.
The Confederate Veterans’ Association
held an adjourned meeting last night at the
court house. Gen. Lafayette McLaws read
his address which he was to have delivered
before the Veterans at Macon during Mr.
Davis' visit there in October, and it was en
thusiastically received. In the course of
his talk Gen. McLaws referred to his visit
to Boston a year ago and his recepeion by
the New England Club. The address was
to the Veterans.
It dealt with the war as a thing of the
past—a of history. Many inter
esting incidents were related of the great
struggle, to which the membeis listened
with deep interest. At the close of his ad
dress Gen. McLaws was roundly applauded.
He read from manuscript, and the associa
tion voted that the address lie transcribed
upon the minutes.
Aside from the address, very little busi
ness was transacted. Geu. Henry R. Jack
son, ivho.se application was handed in at
the last meeting, was unanimously elected a
member of the ass elation, the rules being
suspended to permit his election without the
usual reference to a committee.
THE Y. M. C. A.
The Directors Hold Their Last Meet
ing for the Year.
The directors of the Young Men’s Chris
tian Association held their December meet
ing last night and discussed various mat
ters concerning the association’s work. The
Treasurer and standing committees submit
ted their monthly reports.
The Treasurer reported that over S4OO had
lieen pledged by tlie friends of the associa
tion to carry on next year’s work, 'f he
Lecture and Entertaining Committee re
] sir led that a series of health talks is lieing
arranged for, to be given after the holidays.
The Committee on Rooms and Library
recommended various changes in tlie ar
rangement of the association’s rooms, part
of which have already been made.
The Membership 'Committee reported
seven new applications.
The General Secretary submitted his
monthly report for the work during No
vember. His recommendation that the
rooms be kept open on Sunday from 10
o'clock until 5 was adopted.
W. C. BUTLER DEAD.
One of Savannah’s Oldest Citizens
Called to His Reward.
W. C. Butler, one of Savannah’s oldest
business men, was buried yesterday from
the residence of his son, R. M. Butler, Esq.
Mr. Butler died on Wednesday. He was a
native of Connecticut, but came to this city
when a young man and resided here during
the remainder of his long and useful life.
He was a member of the firm of Verstille,
Luff.iorrow & Butler, the leading shoe
house of this city forty years ago, and after
ward of tbefirm of Butler & Frierson, which
was dissolved after the war, when Mr. Butler
continued the shoe business by himself.
About ten years ago increasing age reused
him to retire from business, since which
time he has led a very quiet life. To the
older citizens he was known ns “Chance”
Butler, who, if they wanted a good article
in his line knew that they could always de
pend on what the old-time merchant said
n I tout his goods. Tlie deceased was about
80 years of age. He leaves a widow and
several sons and daughters, and a host of
friends to mourn his passing away.
The Sheriff in Possession.
The contractor turned the new jail over
to the County Commissioners yesterday
afternoon. Sheriff Ronan took possession
and will at once proceed to put the building
in condition to receive the “wards of
state.” ___
Local Personal.
The ladies of the Young Woman’s Tem
perance Union will give a white ribbon
tea at Metropolitan Hall to-night.
President K M. Green entertained the
members of the Cotton Exchago at his rctii
dence on Madison square last right.
The linos. Canned Goods at Cooper s, 38
Wlntake” Hieet.
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16. 1887,
SIR KNIGHTS AT A BALL.
The Guards Armory the Scene of a
Brilliant Assembly.
One hundreu uniformed Pythian Knights
aud their ladies, danced at the Grand Uni
form Division ball at the Guards Armory
last night, it was the biggest ball of the
season. Over 400 tickets were sold, and the
armory was thronged with dancers. The
ball was given under the auspices of Du
Gueselin Division, No. 1, and Teutonia Di
vision No. li, and was by far the largest and
most successful Pythian ball that has ever
been given in Savannah.
There were twenty dances on the pro
gramme. The grand march began at 9:30
o’clock, and from then until 3 in the morn -
ing the band played and merry feet kept
time with the music. At midnight supper
was served in the Guards’ supper room, and
after that the dßnce was resumed, and was
merrier than before.
The Knights were in full dress uniforms,
and with the gay costumes of the ladies,
made a brilliant assembly. Geek’s orchestra
furnished the music.
The Committee of Arrangements con
sisted of Col. R. F. Harmon, Chairman, and
Sir Knight Captain W. A. Walker, Sir
Knight Herald James Naylor, Jr., and Sir
Knights C. E. Broughton, Werm, Hunt,
Strauss and McHarrie, of DeGuesclln Divis
ion, and Sir Knight Captain John J neb ter,
Sir Knight Herald A. Kessel and Sir
Knight-s Rail, Dierks, Dresson, H. Meyer
and Birden, of Teutonia Division.
The Reception Committee was Lieut Col.
R. F. Harmon and Sir Knight Captains W.
A. Walker and John Juchter.
The Floor Committee were Sir Knights
C. E. Broughton, H. Strauss, H. Meyer,
William McHarrie, E. J. Kali and H. I)rea
son.
ANOTHER ONE GONE WRONG.
Count Robert Pierrat's Counterpart
Turns Up in Pennsylvania.
Count Robert Piorrat, who is now
languishing in Chatham county jail, has a
counterpart, to a certain extent, in Wilkes
barre, Pa. The following account comes
from that city of another French “Comte”
who lias been doing the part of Ip grand
gentilbomme:
Considerable excitement was created in
this city to-day by the arrest of George De
Wolf, who calls himself a count and who
has been here about six w'eoks, on a charge
of swindling. He is accompanied by his
wife, a charming young woman of ‘JO. He
was introducing D. Appleton & Co.’s finest
works, *>ut did not seem very industrious in
the business. He spent most of his time in
society, and had succeeded in obtaining an
entry to the most fashionable circle.
He said that he was a count, and that on
the death of his father he would inherit
large estates in Alsace-Lorraine, but that
five years ago his father had driven him
from home on account of his refusal to wed
a wealthy but elderly baroness. He had
traveled extensively and finally came to
Philadelphia, where he wooed and wedded
his wife, a young lady of good family in
Germantown. Such was the story he told,
and he was extensively lionized here.
It seems, however, that he had been sys
tematically swindling Appleton & Cos. by
sending in many Bogus orders, and on the
strength of these drawing his commission.
On Saturday the agent of the firm, Alfred
Baker, arrived here to deliver the goods and
discovered the fraud. Acting under in
structions Mr. Baker had De Wolf arrested,
and being unable to procure bail tho Count
was committed to tno county prison. His
wife was distracted and vainly implored
their friends to come to his assistance. She
refuses to believe her husband is guilty of
any wrong-doing and will intercedo with
Appleton & Cos. in his behalf.
Count Pierrat did not weave the web of
romance into his cloth, nor did he obtain
admission into elite society, probably, be
cause his tastes were so depraved as to in
cline him to the precincts and companions
found in a Broughton street saloon, but so
far as his business relations are concerned,
he was the originator of the poorly con
cocted sohemo worked by the Pennsylvania
count, and the credit of it is his. It would,
no doubt, be x touching tiling to see these
two together.
AT THE THEATRE.
“The Brook” the A ttractlon the Rest of
the Week.
There has been a dearth of amusements
this week, but to-night and to-morrow will
make up for what has been lacking. “The
Brook,” one of the brightest extravaganzas
written, will hold the boards to-night and
to-morrow. The story of the play may be
told in a single sentence. A party of actors
and actresses are out on a picnic excursion,
and, meeting with many curious mishaps
and funny incidents, mainly connected with
their feeding, thny/throw in at every possi
ble opportunity a song, or a duet, or a quin
tette, or a chorus, or a dance, and
so the piece runs on from begin
ning to end, with musical illustrations
ad libitum. In the course of the entertain
ment there are some sixteen or seventeen
inusical selections. The company played in
Charleston last, night. The Newn and
Courier says of the piece that it is a rollick
ing concoction of song and music and danc
ing, with a sprightly dialogue und scenes
from everyday life that one instantly recog
nizes.
Tho company now playing the “Brook”
are worthy successors and assigns of the
Salsbury Troubadours, and their perform
ance was highly entertaining.
The cast is as follows: “Col. Montrose,”
Mr. Albert Hchlicht: “Percy Montrose,”
Mr. Charles Travis; “Festus Heavysides,”
Mr. Arthur Gibson; “Blanche Sylvester,”
Miss Percy Lorraine; “Rose Dimplecheek,”
Miss Marion Fleming.
MASONS ELECT OFFICERS.
I Solomon’s Lodge Holds Its 152d
Annual Communication,
The one hundred and fifty-second annual
communication of Solomon’s Lodge No. 1,
F. and A. M., was held last night at
Masonic Temple, and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
W. M.—J. R. Saussy.
S. W.—W. B. Spann.
J. W.— E. E. Buckner.
S. D —R. M. Gibbes.
J. D.—A. R. Fulford.
8. S.—J. M. Thomas.
Treasurer—R. H. Lewis.
Secretary—J. R. Saussy, Jr.
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THE . BARRACKS FIGHT.
MAYOR LESTER’S REASONS FOR
NOT SIGNING THE DEED.
He Wants the Barracks Lot for the
New Hotel—Other Sites Eligible for a
Public Building—s7o,ooo Already
Subscribed to the Hotel Scheme.
The report of District Attorney Guerry
upon the titles to the racks lot has
awakened a good deal of interest, particu
larly as it implies that it will not be such an
easy matter to take the site as was at first
supposed. The fact that the advocates of
the scheme may hqve to go before Congress
and ask for a condemnation gives rise to
the inference that thoy are not yet through
with their fight.
Mr. Guerry speaks of Mayor Lester’s in
terest and suggests that Congress may have
to condemn that, but tlie suggestion is ap
parently made without knowledge of the
fact that Mayor I Mater is not alone in his
position; that, although he is the only one
so situated as to lie able to make a fight, he
represents not himself alone, but the entire
minority of the stock of the Oglethorpe
Real Estate Company, and it is said that
this minority of the stock is a majority of
the stockholders.
MAYOR LESTER’S POSITION.
Mayor Lester was seen last night and
asked just what his position in the matter
is. “It is this,” he replied, “the great want
of the city is a he,tel, and Savannah would
reap a far greater benefit, from a now hotel
than from anew public building. If it
were an impossibility to put up a hotel 1
should not object to selling the lot for a
public building site, but the hotel scheme is
not dead. We have been greatly eucour
aged and have received assurances that it
will be built. If tlie post office scheme was
out of the way, I think tho stockholders in
the company would double their subscrip
tions to build a hotel. Under
these circumstances I agree with
those who are acting with me in this mat
ter. Ido not oppose the erection of a pub
lic building, but I do not see why it cannot
be done without killing an enterprise that
would be of more advantage to the city than
the new post office. Judge Speer says that
the best site for the building is Dr. Hopps’.
Well, that is admitting that the barracks
lot is not the only eligible site. Twentj
sites can lie found which are as large as anil
more conveniently located than Dr. Hopps',
and if his will do, why not one of theot.hcrsf
And if Congress can condemn the barracks
lot, why can it not condemn some other lot?
Why cling to Bull street?
OTHER STREETS THAN BOLL STREET.
“It is not an absolute necessity to have
the post office on Bull street. Abercorn is
just as good a street for it. Whitaker will
do, and I do not see why the government
cannot select a site imon some other street.
The great objection I have to disposing of
the barracks lot is that it destroys all the
work that has lieen done in the direction of
building a hotel. We have succeeded in in
volving $67,000 in the project already. That
money is constantly urging those who are
interested to push the enterprise to comple
tion. If we accept the value of the
property, or a portion of it —and if they are
going to take any of it, I’d rather they
should take it all, and distribute that money
among tho stockholders—we will have to
begin at the beginning again if ever we
want to put up the hotel. My position is
simply this: That I desire a post office if it
will not kill the hotel scheme, but I think
that a hotel would benefit the city more
than the post office would.”
THE HOTEL SCHEME.
A canvass has been going on for some
time for the purpose of ascertaining if a
sufficient amount of money can lie raised to
build the hotel. Three hundred thousand
dollars is tho amount required for the en
terprise. The effort thus far has been con
fined to those who are able to contribute
liberally, and $70,000 have already lieen
pledged. The plan is to secure first of all
SIOO,OOO in stock subscriptions.
The conditions of subscription are the
securing of the barracks site, a bona fide
subscription to SIOO,OOO in capital stock and
to SIOOOOO of an issue of S2OO 000 of 5 per
cent, thirty year bonds. The promoters
of the enterprise anticipate no difficulty in
placing tlie bonds as soon as the stock is
subscribed for.
The benefits to be derived from the erec
tion of anew modern hotel have been so
often rehearsed that it is useless to recite
i hem again, and with the amount already
secured there can be little doubt that when
the subscription list is opened to those of
smaller means there will lie no trouble in
raising a considerable amount in small sub
scription!, if they are required. Those who
have undertaken what may well be called
patriotic labor will deserve the thanks of
their fellow-citizens, whether successful or
not. It appears now that they will be suc
cessful.
Tribute to American Pianos.
A marked indorsement of American art
work appeara in the order just received
from the Emperor of China, who has placed
his order for a Steinway Parlor Concert
Grand to be specially manufactured for
him. Thus does the oldest nation on the
globe, my just tribute to the youngest; and
the antiiMides proclaim American pianos the
standard of the world. His majesty Kuang
8u is not the only royal and distinguished
patron of our townsmen Steinway & Sons,
as among them may be numbered Her Most
Catholic- Majesty the Queen of Spain, Her
Imperial Majesty the Empress of Russia,
and Her Royal and Imperial Majesty the
Queen of England and Empress of India,
His Imperial Majesty the Sultan of Turkey,
and the Government of Wurtemberg, Ger
many.
Mme. de Rothschild purcha;ed for her
castle, “Ferriers,” near Paris, the famous
“prize-cr© vvned” Steinway Grand from
the World’s Fair at Paris in 1867: and
Sir Lionel de Rothschild, of Ismdon, subse
quently purchased several Steinway instru
ments for his palatial residence. Baron
Nathaniel de Rothschild—whose wife is
such a charming artist—bougnt the Vienna
Parlor Grand, of the same make in 1883, tho
Full-Concert Grand, No. 50,000, in 1885, and
an additional Parlor Grand this month.
This distinguished nobleman is one of tlie
greatest of connoisseurs in Europe, and
maintains his own orchestra. The Royal
Academies of Fine Ails of Berlin and
Stockholm have elected tho Messrs Stein
way academical mombers. We mention
these facts witli a just pride in the steadily
improving and universally acknowledged
merit of tne work which is being produced
in our city.— Sew York World, Dec. 8.
Heating Stoves at Cost.
We have a large quantity of all style
wood and coal Heating Stoves that will
give tlie benefit, of low prices on to our cus
tomers. These goods will be disposed of to
every caller at perhaps the lowest figures
that such stock is ever sold. Only because
we have an extra quantity is the reason of
our sacrifice. Wo can supply either office,
parlor, stove, lied or sitting-room styles.
Also have plenty of the Oil floaters, now so
popular, and if any are needed call early.
Lovell & Lattitnore, Dealers.
Toy Books.
Make your selections to-day and avoid
the crush at book counter next week.
1, & : . S. M. H.
> Oranges for Presents.
Those contemplating shipping Oranges
as Christmas and holiday presents, should
place their orders with us in time. Fine
Florida Oranges, also Mandarins and Tan
gerines nicely packed aud shipped to any
art of the country. The shipping of
“Christmas” Oranges is a speoiah v in which
wo excel.
W. C, Simkin* & Cos., ills Buy sticute
A BLESSING IN DISGUISE.
The Defeat of Prohibition in Atlanta
Will Arouse the Friends of the Cause.
Rev. J. W. Lee, pastor of Trinity Metho
dist church, Atlanta, was in the city yester
day. I)r. Lee has l>eeri prominently con
nected with the prohibition movement in
Atlanta, and he was asked last night the
present condition of affairs there.
“Our friends, the Antis," he replied, “are
having a great deal of trouble. Directly
after the election quite a number of whole
sale licenses were granted. The persons ob
taining them abused their liberties to such
au extent that the Council felt called upon
to revoke them. Mr. K. A. Angier, one of the
leading anti-Prohibition orators in the
late contest, who is himself a member
of the Council, said that the
scenes in the guard-house last
Saturday night were a disgrace to
civilization. For twelve months past At
lanta luislieen the most peaceable, quiet city
in the nation. Even among the thousands
who visited the Piedmont Exposition very
few drunken men were seen. The Prohibi
tionists expected a great deal of drunken
ness upon the restoration of the barrooms,
hut they were themselves astonished at the
number of cases before the Recorder last
Monday morning.”
“Do the Prohibitionists expect to call an
election two years hence?”
“Most certainly they do. They will main
tain their organization and "take uotes.
They have already secured enough data to
begin another fight. The bar-room
reign was introduced by the murder of a
noble young man, Mr. Charnel Hightower.”
“What do you suppose the licease will
be?”
“The anti-Prohibitionists may lie divided
into four classes on the license question.
There are a number who desire $2,000. An
other class think $1,500 enough. A larger
number still prefer SI,OOO. The great mass
of the anti Prohibitionist voters would like
to see the license no higher than SSOO. That
is what it was before the prohibition law
went into effect two years ago. In the pub
lished platform of the Antis they declared
that the license should be high
if they were successful. It was generally
understood that they would put the licease
to $1,500. But since the election there is a
disposition on the part of some of the lead
ers to cut the figure down to SI,OOO. That
is not high license at all. The old Council
nut the license at its last meeting to $1,500.
Many think that the new Council, most of
whom are Antis, will reduce this amount
Jan. 1.”
“What effect will the defeat of prohibi
tion in Atlanta have on the question
throughout the State?”
“It will simply arouse the Prohibitionists.
The best people in this country have come
to the conclusion that the barroom is a dan-,
gerous institution. They will never cease
their efforts until it is prohibited by law.
If the barroom is a good thing for a city, if
it helps trade, and adds to the well being of
the people, it ought to stand on the same
footing with dry good stores, and grocery
stores. It ought to pay no
more licences than other legitimate lines of
trade. If it is bad; if its influence on morals
and health and politics is bad, it ought to
be prohibited. The defeat in Atlanta isonl
a temporary backset to a movement that is
destined to carry the State. The barroom
people had just as well make up their minds
to go into other lines of business. They will
have it to do.”
Sledge-Hammer Blows.
We now claim to have the most
complete stock and largest variety
of SHOES ever carried by any one store in
the city, and for the balance of this month
have determined to sell goods lower than
ever. We shall make the greatest
run on record of Misses and Children's
Heeled and Spring Heel Shoes, and as a
special feature on these goods we shall give
away until the end of the year a bank full
of candy to every purchaser of the above
articles. Onr beautiful styles of gentle
men’s fine Slippers, in silk and chenille em
broidered plusli, are by far the handsomest
goods for holiday presents ever made, and
just the thing. Byck Bros.
Patent Leather Pumps and Congress
Gaiters, for balls and hops, just received at
Rosenheim’s Shoe Store.
For fine Raisins go to W. G. Cooper’s, 28
Whitaker street.
There is no question but that Byck Bros,
can suit your feet and pocket in the Shoe
line. Everyone concedes that.
For low prices go to Cooper’s, 28 Whita
ker street.
Wright & Peters’ Ladies’ Fine French
Kid Shoes can only be found at Joseph
Rosenheim & Co.’s.
Don’t forget to send your orders to us by
the 21st for Xmas Turkeys. J. S. Collins
& Cos.
Old Peach and Apple Brandy at Lester’s.
Byck Bros, are sole agents for the Catho
lic Protectory Wear Resisting School Shoes.
Taylor & Carr’s Philadelphia Shoes can
be found in every style at Joseph Rosen
heim & Co.’s.
Apples, Figs and Dates at J. S. Collins &
Co.’s.
Byck Bros, are sole agents for Hough &
Ford’s perfect glove-fitting, hand-sewed
Shoes.
Best assortment of Gentlemen’s Slippers
ever shown, can be seen at Rosenheim’s
Shoe Store.
For fine goods go to Cooper’s, 28 Whita
ker street.
Bananas and Oranges by the thousands at
J. S. Collins & Co.’s.
Williams & Hoyt’s Misses’ and Children’s
Spring Heel Shoes can be had only at Joseph
Rosenheim & Co.’s.
Misses’ and Children’s School Shoes, the
best in the city, at lowest prices, at Rosen
heim’s Shoe Store.
If you want the best $d Shoe in the city,
buy them from Joseph Rosenheim & Cos.
The man that couldn’t tell the difference
between a mule’s ears and a lemon can
plainly see the advantages of buying his
Shoes at Rosenheim’s, alter examining their
goods and learning their prices.
Large stock of choice Preserves, Jellies
and Jams at D. B. Lester’s.
French Mixed Candy 10'., 15c. and 25c. at
D. B. Lester's.
A SUGGESTION
To Thoße in Search of Christmas
Presents.
Do you want something for your wife,
your husband, your little boy or girl or the
baby—for a young man or lady—-/or an y
one at alll
Then take a leisurely look through our
store, don't hurry through. We wid be
glad to have you stay as long as you like
whether you buy or not.
In this way only, will you get an idea of
the immense stock of beautiful goods we
have, and you will lie apt to find what you
want in our store. Respectfully,
Jam. ft Silva & Sox.
China, Glass, etc., Lyons Block.
Sweet Mixed Pickles, Stuffed Mangoes
and Currant Jams at D. B. I outer's.
A 26c. Neekshawl for 10c. at Weisbein’s.
Imported Sherry, $2, Catawba Wine sl,
Old Duff Gordon Sherries from $3 to $4, at
D. B. Lester’s.
Bananas, nice and ripe, at J. S. Collins &
Cos. a
OVER IN CHARLESTON.
What Is Goinar On in South Carolina’s
Metropolis City.
The Charleston Presbytery is in session in
Charleston.
The Bible Association of South Carolina
was organized in Columbiu last week. It is
the outcome of a convention of the Bible
societies of the State.
Francis McHugh, a Savannah colored
mail, is in jail ot Cliarlestou, waiting to be
brought back to Savannah, for stealing a
gun belonging to the late J. J. Abrams.
The Grand Lodge of Free Masons of South
Carolina has elected the following officers;
Grand Master, A. H. IVlute, Rock Hill:
Deputy Grand Master, R. F. Divver, An
derson; Senior Grand Warden, L. T. Izlar,
Blaekville: Junior Grand Warden, A. Doty,
Charleston; Grand Treasurer, Zimmerman
Davis, Chester; Grand Secretary, Charles
Inglesby, Chester: Grand Chaplain, Rev.
D. W. Hiott, Williamston.
m Father Riordon Dead.
A dispatch, received yesterday by Mr,
Thomas D. Downing, announced the death
in New York of Father Riordon, Director
at Castle Garden, Father Riordon will be
remembered as having sjient several days in
this city last year, on his return from Flori
da, where lie had been to accompany the re
mains of Gen. Loring.
Twenty-four Tons of Ice a Day.
President S. J. Whitesides lias ordered an
additional plant for the Gorrie Ice Manu
facturing Company. It is of the same
capacity as that now in use, and will in
crease the product of the company to
twenty-four tons of ice per day.
Editor Morning News: Dear Sir —In
your last Sunday’s issue we called the atten
tion of the public to tho fact that they
might save money by giving us orders for
Xmas Turkeys, and that we would take
orders till the 20th at 15c. and 18c. per
pound. Now we have orders idt at least
SUO Turkeys and want to get orders for as
many more, and now ask our friends to call
and give us their orders. It is useless to
wait. We cannot and will not be undersold.
We will take orders for 15c. and 18c., and
guarantee that no one can or will sell for
less, and if they do we will meet them, no
matter what their prices are, if the quality
is the same, and we will go further and
promise you that the one who waits until
idle last day will pay well for waiting. Re
member, you will take no risk of being dis
appointed if you give us your orders. We
will positively close our books for orders
after tho 21st at 15c. and 18c. Alter that
date we will gladly sell any one who calls,
but cannot promise to do so at same price.
Will if we can. Respectfully,
J. ft Collins & Cos.,
Nos. 14 and 15 Market Square.
J. S. Collins & Cos. at it Again.
Selling Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Cocoa
nuts, Cabbages, Onions, Potatoes at very
lowest market prices. We sell goods very
close and make it up in the quantity we
handle. As to Bananas, we are the bosses,
and ask no odds of any one in the trade.
Parties wanting Bananas, Oranges, Apples,
Raisins, Nuts, or in fact anything shipped
as Xmas presents will save money to see us
before buying. Remember, we sell under
the Market at all times. Respectfully.
J. ft Collins & Cos.,
Nos. 14 and 15 Market Square.
Old Scuppemong Wine and Blackberry
Brandy at D. B. Liter’s.
A 25c. Damask Towel for lOe. at Weis
bein’s.
Tiffany’s Jewelry Palace.
There are few persons who have not at
least beard of Tiffany’s celebrated Jewelry
and Art House, and a great many other
people imagine that nothing of good quality
can be had except at Tiffany’s. This is a
follacious idea, as there isn’t the slightest
necessity for sending from home for a single
articlo in this line. We have l ight here as
fine and varied a stock of Jewelry, Dia
monds, Bronzes, etc., as can be found any
where in the United States, ad at prices as
low as can lie obtained at Tif
fany’s or elsewnere. We would di
rect especial attention to our very
elaborate display of solid Silver Ware,
as also a select line of Plated Ware. We
make a feature of Ladies’ Watches, Chains
and Charms, an 1 tho-e contemplating holi
day gifts can be suited in every regard.
Our display of the famous Lemaire’s Opera
Glasses is very complete and this quality
and fine workmanship does not need com
mendation at our hands. We have some of
the prettiest and most novel conceits in
Bronze Ornaments that one often sees, and
invito attention to them. A gold-headed
Silk Umbrella makes a neat and inexpensive
present, and we have them in great variety
of design of ornamentation. His not pos
sible to describe more ttian some of our
leading articles in limited space, ami, in
fact, by a personal inspection only can the
extent of our efforts this s iison be appre
ciated. We do not allow tiie slightest mis
representation, and where our guarantee is
placed it can be relied on to attach the re
sponsibility that belongs to any first-class
house. Our many patrons of the past
are our best vouchers, and we certainly
intend to retain our place in their popular
regard. The raffle list for the maguiliceut
Diamond Necklace is filling up very rapidly.
Bear in mind that a visit to our establish
ment carries no obligation In buy with it.
We are just as glad to see the chance vis
itor as the most determined buyer.
M. Bteunbeku, 157 Broughton street.
Go to Lester’s for Apricots, Plums,
Peaches, Pears, Quinces and Green Gages.
Bananas are nice for Xmas presents. J.
S. Collins & Cos.
Indies’ and Gentlemen’s Velvet and Cloth
Embroidered Slippers, just received by Jo
seph Rosenheim ■& Cos.
Thirty-three per cent, reduction on all
Winter Goods at Weisbeiti's.
Calendars for Xmas Presents.
Tennyson, Longfellow, Dickens, Holmes,
and many others, 50c. each.
L. & B. S. M. H.
A pure linen Damask Napkin for sc. at
Weisbein’s.
The finest Sherri 's, Ports and Catawbas
and Scuppernong Wines at Cooper’s, 28
Whitaker street.
Old Kentucky Rye $3 per gallon at
Lester’s.
A 25c. Red Twill Flannel for 16c. at
Weisbein’s.
Fine old Baker & VVilson Whiskies at
Cooper’s, 28 Whitaker street.
Atmore’s Minco Meat and English Plum
Pudding at D. B. Lester’s.
Immense variety of handsome Christmas
Goods at Wcisboin’s.
Examine D. B. Lester’s stock and get his
prices before buying your groceries.
At the Harnett House, Havannah, Ga.,
vou get all the comforts of tho high-priced
ho els, and save from sltos2 per day. Try
it and be convinced.— Boston hoina Jour
nal.
A 25c. full regular Gents’ Half Hose for
10c. at Weisbein’s.
Maple, New Orleans and Georgia Syrup
at D. B. Lester's.
Joeeph Rosenheim & Cos. are receiving
another large lot of Stacy, Adams & Co.’s
A*'“biatcd line os* ;J
BAKING POWDER.
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This Powder never varies. A marvel of Purity
Strength and Wholesomeness. More economil
cal than the ordinary kind, and cannot be soi l
in competition with the multitude of low test,
short weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold
null/ in rans. Royal Baking Powder Cos., KKj
Wall Htreet, New York.
I/UDDEX dfc BATES S. M. 11.
BE TOO WISE
TO LONGER DELAY
HOLIDAY PURCHASES.
ONLY 8 BUYING DAYS
BETWIXT NOW AND XMAS.
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EACH DAY THE CROWDS GROW BIGGER
AND THE ASSORTMENT SMALLER.
JAPANESE PORTFOLIOS!
HANDSOME PRESENTS FOR I in PenD.
BOYS AND GIRLS, iOIIbGIIIS,
LEATHER PORTFOLIOS!
ELEGANT ASSORTMENT, I 50 Cents
PRICES RANGE to $5.
PLUSH WORK BOXES!
JUST THE THING FOR GIRLS, I 75 Cent s
ALSO BIG GIRLS t to ST 50.
PLUSH TOILET CASES!
CELLULOID COMB, BRUSH I #3 50 to
AND PLATE MIRROR, j $lO.
TOiLET CASES!
FLORENCE FITTINGS, COMB, | Si 35 to
BRUSH AND MIRROR, f $1 75.
rUIIMTURE AND C ARPETS.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Unique and Elegant Pieces for
the Hall, Parlor,' Library and.
Dining-room in ANTIQUE OAK,
CHERRY AND WALNUT.
Luxurious Parlor Suits, Divans, Conversation
Chairs, Lounges and Odd Pieces.
Rattan Rockers In great variety.
Rich effects in Rugs, Carpets, Portieres and
Draperies.
Durable Styles in Girls’ Tricycles, Boys’ Tri
cycles, Velocipedes, Wagons, Doll Carriages,
etc.
We have spared no expense to present the
Choicest Goods at Popular and Attract
ive Prices, and invite our friends and
the public generally to visit our
ware-rooms and inspect our
HANDSOME DISPLAY.
A. J. Miller & Cos.
~ MACHINE HY,
J. W. TYNAN,
ENGINEER and MACHINIST,
SAVANNAH. GEORGIA.
Corner West Broad and Indian Streets.
\ LL KINDS OF MACHINERY, BOILERS,
J\ Etc., made and repaired. STEAM PUMPS.
GOVERNORS. INJECTORS AND STEAM
WATER FITTINGS of all kinds for sale,
IRON PIPE.
RUSTLESS IRON PIPE.
EQUAL TO GALVANIZED PIPE, AT
MUCH LESS PRICE.
J. D. WEED & CO.
' DAVIS* BROS.
LEADING PIANOS.
HUNDREDS availed themselves of pur invi
tation last week to examine and hear tns
“Gem of a Piano," the KNABE PARLOR
GRAND. Many others called and were disap
pointed, as we .sold and delivered it to one of out
leading and most influential citizens on Satur
day morning. , .
Mrt. ERNEST KNABE, the senior member ™
the firm of WM. KNABE& CO., Baltimore. Md.
Manufacturers of the celebrated Knabe -
made us a special visit, on Saturday, and will se
lect for us in |ierson,on his return to the factors
another of their Elegant Parlor Grands ana
three of their best Upright. Pianos. Theywj 1 '
all arrive this week, anil we invite everybody
to see them. ,
TWENTY-FIVE PIANOS of the leading
makes in this country now on our floors. .
TUNING, REPAIRING and SHIPPING specut
features of our Piano and Organ Department.
Buy None But the Knabe.
DAVIMROS