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8 NEXT YEAR'S EXPENSES, THECITY BUDGETS2O,OOO GREATER THAN IT WAS FOR 1887. The $50,000 Appropriation for Street Paving the Largest Increase—The N ew Assessment $ 1,250,000 Greater than that of Three Years A go-This Year’s Tax Ordinance Adopted for 1888 with Very Few Changes—The Street Paving Contract—The Late Alderman Bogart. The City Council held its last meeting in 188“ last night. The budget of expenses for next, year was fixed at $562,900, au increase of $20,800 over last year’s budget. The greatest increase in any department is for street paving for which $60,000 are appro priated. Last year’s appropriation for this department was $15,000. There is an increase of $4,000 in the appropriation for the Scavenger Department,which, after the ex piration of the present contract, will be operated by the city. The increase in the appropriation is to provide for the purchase of horses and wagons and the general equipment of the department. The Street and Lane Department appropriation is $7,500 less than it was last year, and there is also a decrease of $5,000 iu the interest appropriation. Two thousand dollars more were appropriated for draining and dry culture than were appropriated last year. The Fire Department appropriation is $3,000 larger than it was last year. There is also an increase of SI,OOO in the Police Department and SI,OOO for salaries of city officials. The parks and squares appropria tion was cut down $2,000. The budget of estimates as adopted is as follows: 1888. 1887. Board of Health $ 32,fXK) $ 32,000 City clocks 250 250 City Court. 4.000 4,000 City lamps . 26,000 26,000 Drainage and dry culture. 17,000 15,000 Fees 1.700 1.700 Fire Department 35.000 rt-'t.OOO Harbor and wharves 500 1,500 incidentals 5,000 5.000 laurel Grove Cemetery... 6,000 6.000 Market 4,0.0 8,500 Parks and squares 9.000 11,000 Police 65.000 54,000 Printing and stationery... 2,000 2,000 Police and Are uniforms.. 2.500 2.500 Public buildings 750 1,000 Quarantine 3,500 3,500 Salu'les 19 000 16,000 Scavenger department.... 90.000 3),000 Streets and lanes 45,000 52,500 Paving streets 50,000 15,000 Water works 29,000 30,0(X) Sinking fund 31,000 31.1X10 Interest 184,000 189,000 Total $582,900 $552,600 The tax ordinance for 1887 was adopted for 1888 with very few- changes. The real estate tax remains the same as it was last year, 2W per cent. The liquor dealers’ tax is also unchanged. About the only change in fact Is the requiring of the street railroad companies to take out badges for their cars the same as required for drays, trucks and other vehicles. The Assessor’s report was read and or dered on file. The total assessed valuation of property in the city is $14,887,910, an in crease of $1,250,000 over the last assess ment. THE BROUGHTON STREET PAVING. The committee of the whole, to which was referred <he bids for street paving, recom mended that the bid of the Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Company for paving Broughton street, between Abercorn and Kjwt Broad streets, be accepted. The street will be paved a width of forty-five feet, more or less, less the width of the street railroad track at Abercorn street and 35 feet, more or less, at East Broad street. A condition in the acceptance of the bid is that a bond shall be given ir. accordance with the city ordinances for SIO,OOO to keep the pavement in a perfect condition for five years. The offer of the company to set the curbing to be delivered on the street for Bc. per lineal foot was aho accepted. THE LATE AL 81' 0- I BOGART. The committee' appointed at the last meet ing to prepare resolutions upon the death of t he late Alderman Bogart submitted the fol lowing report, which was adopted by a ruling vote: Mr. Bogart was born at Belair, near Tallahas see, Fla., on the 14th day of October, 1851, but was reared and educated in this city, where he died on the 19th day of December, 1 HB<, Just when all his manly strength and virtues seemed at their best. Endowed by nature with a robust frames with an earnest aud active temperament and with cheerful and buoyant spirits, he had reason to hope for a prolonged life of industry and use fulness. but all the strength he gathered through a life of exemplary habits failed to withstand the dread summons of “the King of Terrors.” who is “no respecter of persons.” We but speak the conviction of all who knew him when we say that iu his death our commu nity has lost one of its purest, best and most useful members—au honest man and a public spirited and patriotic citizen. Mr. Bogart began his public service as an Alderman on the 26th day of January, 1885, and was In his second term of service at the time of his decease. As chairman of the Committee on Harbor and Wharves and chairman of the Finance Commi.tee he gave to the performance of his arduous labors all the integrity, industry and perseverance which their importance demanded. Modest and unassuming, he did not seek office, but when invited by his fellow citizens to serve he responded to the call, and all who knew him bear witness to the thorough and conscientious discharge of all the duties im posed upon him. With a full conviction of how well deserved is all that we have said, we move the adop tion of the following resolutions; 1. Resolved, That the foregoing be adopted as expressing the esteem with which Mr. Bogart was held by this Board, as a man, a citizen and an officer. 2. That while we deplore his death as a public calamity, we confidently point to him as an ex ample worthy of Imitation, and gratefully ex press the truth that this community has been much the gainer by reason of his life and his example. 3. Tnat a page of the minutes be set apart to his memory, properly dedicated, and this report be spread upon the minutes of Council. 4. That copies of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. The firemen who now receive SSO per month, petitioned for an increase in pay of $lO per mouth. The matter was referred to the committees on Fire aud Finance. The ordinance providing for the organiz ing aud operating of til - Scavenger Depart ment by the city was adopted. The salary of the Superintend ent of the department was fixed at $1,200, and the office will lie filled at the next meeting. The superintendent's bond will be SB,OOO. The Street aud Lane Committee reported adversely upon the City and Suburban Railway,’* petition to extend its Liberty street tracks through Randolph street, and the report was adopted. RAN INTO A FREIGHT. The Charleston Express Collides with a Heavily Loaded Freight Train. The south-bound express train on the (Charleston at and Savannah railway, due in Savannah at 10:46 a. in., collided with a heavily loaded freight train four miles west of here yesterday morning. The freight train was backing to get a start over a heavy grade when the exp ess ) ounded a curve, and not being signaled flash'd into the freight. The rear car of the freight train was thrown on end and the hind trucks were driven for- Fward under the next car. The engine of the express train was,'strange to say, only slightly damaged. The passengers were pretty well shaken up, but no one was in jured. Tile wrecked car was sidetracked, and in two hours the main track was clear and the train came through. . Sudden * hnng'-s of Weather cause Throat Disease*. There is no more effectual remedy for Coughs, Colds, etc., than Brows'* Buos rriui. Tsotuts. Hold only in boxes, Price it eta. THROUGH THE CITY. Items Gathered Here and Thera by the News Reporters. Haupt Lodge of Odd Fellows will meet to-night and setf-ct officers for next voar. The City Council last night ordered paid bills against the city amounting to $15,804 69. William Green, a colored boy, was jugged yesterday for stealing a coat, from a colored boy named W. H. Williams, at Carson’s stables. The anuual charity ball, under the auspipes of the Industrial Relief (Society, will lie given at the Guards’ Armory on Thursday evening, Jan. 12. A burning chimney at Bull and Perry streets caused an aiarm to be sent to fire men’s headquarters last nig l l. Engine Conqiany No. 3 responded, and the fire wn* extinguished with u few buckets!ull of water. Home of the committees appointed to raise funds for the Jasper Festival were out yesterday and succeeded very well. It ap pears as though there will lie no difficulty in raising the amount necessary if all the committees rneot with as liberal reKjiou-ies as those which wont out yesterday. The fund is to be used in getting up the Jasper Festival and not to pay for the monument. The association in charge has ample funds for that pur; s>se. What is needed is money to !>ay for the Festival gotten up by the uitizeus. THE COLD WAVE’S SWOOP. A Blizzard in the Northwest and Freezing Weather Here. The “storm Northwest” signal was hoisted on the post office building at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. Signals were ordered up ou the entire South Atlantic coast. High northwest gales of thirty-five miles per hour have been reported by the Signal Bureau from the coast stations. The maximum velocity here up to midnight was twenty-eight miles an hour. At II o'clock yesterday morning the order to hoist the cold wave signal was received, predicting a fall of 20* or more by 7 o’clock to-morrow morning. Up to midnight the the temperature had fallen from 66° at 3 p. m, to 4u . The lowest temperature will occur here on to-morrow morning, although freezing temperature will lie re ported here this morning. The lowest reported last night was 34* below zero, at St. Vincent, Minn. Tbecold wave is advancing rapidly to the eastward, although it is still growing colder in the West and Northwest. Tie barometer is highest over Minnesota, where 30.90 inches are reported, aud is lowest off the North Carolina coast. Snow storms are reported from stations on the lower lakes and rain is falling in New England. Elsewhere the weather is clear. The cold wave flag was displayed hero from the Cotton Exchange flagstaff on account of the staff of the sig nal station being occupied by the storm sig nals, which take precedence over all other signals. GIFTS AMONG THE BRANCHES. The Lutheran Sunday School’s Christ mas Tree. The Lutheran Sunday school held its an nual Christmas tree festival last night. The church lecture room was filled with the members of the school and their friends. The tree was erected iu an archway between th“ infant, class room and the large Sunday school room and was loaded with gifts. The exercises began with singing, which was followed by prayer by the pastor. The Christmas hymn,“Hark! What Mean these Holy Voices?’’ was then sung, and after it the pastor made a short address. “Shout the Glad Tidings” was next sung, and this was followed by other Christmas songs. The last one was, “How Precious is the Story,” and after it the gifts were distributed. This was the best part of the festival. The chil dren were all exiiectant, and none of them went home without having been remem bered. , NOTES ALONG THE RIVER. Happenings Among the Shipping and Along the Wharves. Capt. Eddy, of the brig Clara Pickens, was in the cit.v yesterday. The Clara Pickens is at Port Royal loading. The Captain will return to-day. The Swedish bark Olof Glas, was cleared yesterday by Messrs. Strachan & Cos. for Liverpool, with 1,943 bales of upland cot ton, weighing 988, 150 pounds, valued at $85,181. Cargo by Messrs. Pferdmenges, Preyer & Cos. Messrs. Wilder & Cos. cleared yesterday the British steamship Dorset, for Liver pool, with 5,208 bales of upland cotton, weighing 2,485,872 pounds, valued at $238,- 025, and 1,739 bales and three half bales of damaged cotton, weighing 835,300 pounds, volued at #52,215, and 983 sacks of cotton seed, weighing 52 tons, valued at $1,275, and 5,300 white oak staves, valued at $.500. Total valuation of cargo $2ir8,015. The schooner Abbie C. Stubbs, from New Haven, in ballast, arrived at the Savannah, Florida and Western Railway Company’s wharf yesterday afternoon. While being docked her Master, Capt. Pendleton, feU down the hold of the schooner. There hap ]>ened to boa plank laying diagonally across the hold, which the captain struck in his descent., and which broke the force of his fall. As it was there were no bones broken, but the captain was pretty badly bruised. He was taken up and carried to his cabin* where he received medical attention. AT THE THEATRE. “The Shadows of a Great City” the Heat of the Week. “The Shadows of a Great City” will be the attraction at the Theatre the rest of the week. The company will begin its engage ment to-night., and will play to-morrow and Saturday nights, and will also give a Satur day matinee. “Shadows of a Great City" is considered to be one of the most success ful plays now before the public. It is full of exciting situations, and the action is rapid and continuous, holdiug the attention of the audience from the first scene to the last. The company has been especially selected, not for any dis tinct individual prominence, but with a view of presenting every char acter in an even and thoroughly artistic manner. To this end one of the l>est com panies has been engaged. The attraction is under the direct personal management of the Messrs. Jeffersou, sons of the famous comedian, and their personal experience has enabled them to present a play that is numbered among* the popular successes of the season. The Sews and Courier says of th ■ play that it Ins male a popular hit there. The plot is full of startling incident, which is emphasised by appropriate scenery, and a dialogue which is rational and con sistent with the characters by whom the plot is unravelled. Teutonia Lodge No. 7, K. of P. The following officers were elected last night to serve during the ensuing term in the above named lodge: C. C.—Emil J. RaU. V. C.—Fred Grewe. P —J. F. Lube. K. of R. and S. —H. K. G. Kramer. M. of F.—H. F. G. Kramer. M. of E.—Theo Steffens. M. at A.—Henry ToehL . Representatives to Grand Lodge—-John Juchter and William Scheihing, Trustee—H. F. G. Kramer. Important to Liquor Dealers. Wholesale and retail liquor dealers, per sons or firms engaged in the sale of spiritu ous or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters, are required bv law to register his or their names with tno Ordinary of the county at the court house, before com mencing the sale* of spirituous or malt liquors or intoxicating bit ters. January 3is the day upon which all ' should register, as the ls*A>f January, 1888, I falls on kuuuav and the 2d a legal holiday. THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1887. AN INTERESTING LECTURE. The Rt. Rev. Leo Haid’s Talk About the Papacy and Leo XIII. Toe lecture on “The Papacy and Leo XIII.” at the Theatre last evening by the Rt. Rev. Leo Haid, O. 8. 8., Abbot of Maryhelp and Vicar Apostolic of North Carolina, was greatly enjoyed by quite a large audience. The lecturer was introduced by Rev. Father Cafferty, Vicar General, in a few brief, but very appropriate remarks. The Rt. Rev. Leo Haid is a tall, spare man, with a long black heal’d, and in the robes of his order presents a very igriking appearance. Ho hits a clear, penetrating and rather tjnasing voice, and his articula tion being distinct, every word of the lec ture was heard in all parts of the house. He stated what the foundation of the Pa pacy was, and then rapidly sketched its his tory. The grente” part of the world’s prog ress he believed to lie due to the influence of tiie Papacy, and he gave his reasons for his belief. He spoke eloquently of the part the Popes have played in the world’s history, and the wonderful work they have done in advancing civilization. Ho gave some of the incidents in the life of Pius IX., and drew a very graphic and touching picture of his last hours. He spoke of his greatness and goodness and commented on the benefits which he con ferred upon humanity. The lecturer devoted the greater part of his time to Pope Leo XIII., whose jubilee is now being celebrated. lie gave a very interesting and full sketch of the leading events of Pope Leo’s life, showiug that even in childhixHi lie was a very earnest Chris tian, and that earnest piety, sweetness of disposition and sincere devotion to the great interests confided to his care have been lead ing characteristics of his wh&le career. He commented at iengtli upon bis intellectual greatness, his success in all kinds of good works,and the prominent part lie lias taken in the affairs of nations while guiding with great skill the destinies of the church of which be is the head. The lecture was full of information, and that it was interesting was shown by the close attention that was giveu it from its opening to its close. The musicale given by local talent was of ail unusually high order, ami showed a good deal of work in its preparation. The chorus of thirty voices, with orchestra ac companiment, was under the direction of Maj. J. F. Brooks, who was very happy in his efforts, aud fully sustained his repu tation as a leader and musician. After the “Overture" by the orchestra, the opening selection, “Jubilee Hymn” by YVeigand, was received with much enthusi asm and genuine applause. Mr. F. E. Re barer, who was in excellent voice, sang solo parts in a very acceptable manner. “The Golden Jubilee” called forth the best efforts of the chorus and was well rendered. Misses M. and A. Notan sang a duet, “Stars of the Summer Night,” in a very acceptable manner. “The Star Spangled Banner,” sang as a solo and chorus, was reserved for the last, and seldom has this popular anthem been more effectively sung. Miss Josie King, who has a powerful ami sw’eet voice, sustained the solo part admirably and won generous applause. IT BELONGS NORTH. The Tallapoosa Land, Mining and Man ufacturing Company. It appears that the great Georgia specu lation the “Tallapoosa Land, Mining and Manufacturing Company,” is not an At lanta scheme after all, though probably there are parties in that city who have a working iuterest in it. Mr. Ourdon Hull, of Wallingford, Conn., and a Mr. Carleton, a inanfai turer of Jamaica ginger in Hart ford, in the same State, are the projectors and promoters. It is sta' ed that a good deal of Connecticut money has lieen invested as well as that of people living in other States, iu “Tallapoosa” stock. The scheme is advertised from New York. People who have money to spare will probably find it better to put in savings banks at home than to invest in such land speculations. The iuterest paid on home investments may not lie so large and attractive as those promised by the flaming advertisements of Northern devolo]>ers of Southern resources, but the principal will be safer. Prominent men should lie careful how they lend their names to tiuknown enterprises. They may not think their names of much practical value to themselves, but their indorsements lead unsuspecting people to take them for more then they are worth in business matters. MR. PLATSHEK’3 STATEMENT. Points in the Report of his Failure Which He Says are Incorrect. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 28. —Editor Hom ing Sews: In justice to ni3'self please cor rect the following errors appearing in your issue of this date. Many others appear but I desire you particularly to rectify the fol lowing: You state, “It is known that Mr. Rlatshek has paid no bills since October but that he referred all his creditors to his at torneys who told them to wait, that the concern was trying to pay its dents, and if it were given time it would probably do so. Mr. Rlatshek was not pushed by any of his creditors here or in the North, but he failed to meet his obligations.” etc No one can read this statement without coming to the conclusion that my creditors indulged me upon the faith of promises made by my attorneys, to whom 1 referred them, and who told them to wait, as I was trying to pay my debts, and would do so if given time, whereas nothing of the kind happened. I know not where your reporter got his information, but it is utterly and entirely false, uot only in intendment, but in every statement of fact a slander with the worst possible intent. Agaiu, you state that “it is known that Mr. Rlatshek has paid no bills since October.” This is ■ also untrue in every respect I have paid every bill as it became due, for goods bought North or elsewhere, since October up to my failure. Da-. 17, 1887, regularly as the bids became due, whether bought be fore or since October. I bought goods in October on thirty and sixty days’ time, which I paid before my failure. Aguin, you state: “An effort was made yesterday to get a statement from Mr. Rlatshek, but he could not be seen.” Whereas, I was yes terday all day at my house, 182 State street, and no one called to see me, and I refused no one who came to see me. Uesjieotfully, K. Rlatshek. [AH the statements in the reiwrt were ob tained from people who, there was every reason to believe, were well informed. The reporters of the News rang the bell at Mr. Platshek’s house at three different times, on the day the failure was announced, without obtaining a response.—Ed.] Y. M. C. A. Notes. The fiecture and Entertaiument Commit tee will meet this evening, and also the Rooms and Library Committee. The gymnasium is now ready for use. Several new members have recently joined, Rrof. Bartels instructs both the classes for young men aud boys three times each week. The regular quarterly meeting of the as sociation will be held on Tuesday evening next. The several standing committees will present reports, and some important phases of tho work will be discussed. All inter ested in the work are cordially invited to be present. Local Personal. H. P. Smart, Esq., has been elected a director iu the Citizens’ Bank of Savannah. How Women Would Vote. Were women allowed to vote every one in the land who has used Dr. Pierce’s “Favorite Prescription” would vote it to be an unfailing remedy for the diseases pe culiar to her sex. By druggists. Children’s and Misses’ Button Shoes in bee and spring heel, cheap at sl, at Nichols'. Stiff tints in nil styles mid shapes, from $1 25 up to $5, at Appel A: Helmut's, One Price Clothiers. 183 Congress street. A HOLE IN THE FLOOR. HOW THE WILTBERGER WINE VAULT WAS ROBBED. Tom Golden Found Guilty of the Rob bery—He Tells a Plausible Story, but the Jury Didn’t Believe It — "Cousin William” Unfolds a Tale of Golden’s Wrong-Doingrs. Tom Golden, formerly proprietor of tho Pulaski House barber shop, was tried in the Sujierior Court yesterday for robbing the YViltberger wine vault last spring and was convicted. Golden and two others, William Dixon and Adam Matthews, wore arrested for the robbery. Dixon was found with some of the wine in his- possession and he con fessed. Golden was implicated and lie was arrested the same day and several dozen bottles of the wine found at his house. He ilenied having stolen the wine but said that Dixon, who was his cousin, gave it to him. The details of the robbery were given in the Morning News at the time it oc curred. RICH OLD WINKS. The wine was rare old Madeira, of vin tages wav back in the 30s, and was stored iu a vault in the Pulaski House cellar. It formerly lielongod to tho YY'iltborger estate, but part of it was bought some Capt. J. K. Clarice ana Judge Y\\ YY r . Chis holm. Mrs. Josephine Lovell, widow of Mr. YY’iitberger, also owned a part of it. The wine was worth $5 and $6 a bottle and there were twelve dozen bottles missing when the robbery was discovered. Some of the wine was found unopened at Golden’s house, but a good part of it was gone. Golden had given a dinner party and had drunk up a dozen or more bottles anddmd given as much more away to his friends. Dixon was engineer at the Tulaski House and he had a lot of tho wine stored away in his room. GOLDEN INDICTED. Detective YY'etberhorn worked up the rase, and the evidence was so strong against Golden that he was indicted at, the June term of court, along with Dixon and Matthews, for larceny from the house of goods over the value of SSO. The case was twice assigned for trial, but each time it was post pom-i i. The court room was crowded yesterday when the trial came on. All the barbers in tho city were there, and the gallery was packed. Golden was represented by ex- Solicitor-Geueral Charlton and Henry Mc • -Vlpin, Esq. YY’hen the case was called Mr. Charlton asked for a further continuance on account of the absence of one inqiortant witness for the defense. A DELINQUENT WITNESS. The witness was Robert Davidson, better known as “Kid," who was with Golden in his shop when the wine was alleged to have iieen taken. “Kid” hod been seen early in the forenoon, but be did not show up at court. An officer was seut out and aftei while ho marched in with the wanted witness. Judge Adams asked him why he ditl not appear earlier, and the witne-s gave as an excuse that be was drunk the night before, and not having been notified at what hour lie was to appear, he had not been in a hurry. The Judge evidently did not consider the ex cuse a very good one, for he gave Davidson his chain' • between piaying a S2O line or going to jail for ten days. SELECTING THE JURY. There was considerable difficulty in get ting a jury. Tho defense struck freely. Thirty-five jurors were called. Thirteen were challenged by the defense anti five by the State, and ifve went off for cause, The twelve that wore selected were Theo Roller, C. F. Muller, Henry A. Ernst, Aiex. M. Barbee, John M. Asendorf, Isaac B. Fergu son, Alex. J. Ready, Paul E. Masters, Bernard Goode, I,eniuel C. Downs, Patrick E. Dalev and J. YY\ Chandler. Col. R. J. Davant, executor and trustee of the YY'iltberger estate, was the first wit ness sworn. He testified as to the owner ship of the wine aud its value, aud to the discovery of the robbery. Capt. Clarke was tiie next witness, and he also testified as to the ownership and value of the wine, and he called the differ ent brands which were named from the vessels in which the wine was imported. Mr. J. J. Sullivan, who was proprietor of the Pulaski House at the time of the robbery, and Detective YY'etherliorn, who worked up the case, testified in regard to the m rango ment of the vault where the wine was stored, and to Golden's arrest and the find ing oi the wine at his house. WEAVING THE WEB. Ail of the forenoon session was taken up in getting the case in shape to be handled, and when the court met in the afternoon the important evidence came out. “Kid,” who was counted as Golden's strongest witness did not testify very strongly in his- favor. In fact iris testi mony was rather against Golden. One or two other witnesses were sworn and finally Golden was put on the stand to make his statement, lie toM a very plausible story of how Duon led him down into tire collar one night and offered him a drink of wine, which be accepted, and how Dixon afterward brought up from the cellar a-whole case of the wine and put it inn bathroom in Golden’s shop. Tho next morning early Golden hsd “Kid” take Ibe wine in a clothes basket to liis house, and a day or two afterward gave a dinner* party, and a dozen or so bot tles of the wine were got away with. Gol den said that he had u>-ver been in the vault, and didn’t even know where it was DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS MADEIRA. 'He didn’t know that the wine was old Madeira. He thought that it was some old blackberry wiue that had tieen left iu the cellar by the Goodsell Brothers when they moved out of the Pulaski four years ago. He had no idea that Dixon had stolen it and when the officers came to his house he told them that there was the wiue. If it belouged to ’ anybody else he did not want it. His story was well put together, and had it uot been for other evidence it Would have been a card in his favor. When he had finished his statement, Dixon was put up, and then the story of the robbery camo out. HOW THE WINE WAS STOLEN. Dixon said that Golden knew all about the wine, and that he asked him to help him get it out of the cellar, anil he did. He went down in the vault one night, and passed tho wine up through a hole in the floor under a washstand In Golden’s shop. Golden took it and hid it in a bath room that niglit, and early the next, m >rning “Kid,” who was in the barber shop when the wine was brought up througn the floor, took tifty-six bottles iua clothes basket to Golden’s nouse. Dixon said the “Kid” borrowed a saw to cut the hole in the floor, so that they could get the wine through. GOLDEN GUILTY. Although Dixon is under indictment%ith Golden, and for the same offense, the jury evidently beheved u good deal that he said, for after the case had been argued aud they had been ciiarged, it toog them less than twenty minutes to agree upon a verdict of guilty. Golden’s counsel moved for an arrest of judgment and gave notice of n motion for anew trial. Dixon and Matthews will bo triad to-day. Golden’s crime is a felony, and is a penitentiary offeuse. False i-re tenses. Venders who by specious representations as to worthless articles for the teeth, induce the unsuspecting to use thorn fruitlessly or with positive injury to the enamel, should be punished. Buy SOZODONT only, es cape their snares and beautify the teeth. Appel & He haul still have tboir own Tail oring De)>ai'tmeut on the second floor, in order to make any alteration necessary for • perfect fit. OVER IN CHARLESTON. Happenings In Soutli Carolina's Me tropolis City. The thirty-second anniversary celebration of the establishment of Cheraw Lyceum will ho held at Cheraw Tuesday, Jan. 3. The counsel for Ananias Canting who shot and killed Robert Anderson on Satur day last, went before .nidge Pressley at Summerville Tuesday with a petition lor a writ of habeas corpus. The information has been received that the Rev. W. F. Junkin, D. D.,late of West minster church. Charleston, will probably be called to the pastorate of the Presby terian church at Montclair, N. J. About 100 persons attended the post- Christmas levee at the Charleston police station Tuesday and went through the mill of municipal justice; others were repre sented by hard cash and were too ill to ap pear. The amount paid into the municipal treasury bv the Treasurer of the Court aggregated about S2OO in round liumbdrs. The Court, in imposing punishment, had, of course, due regard to the festive character of the season, und whenever it was possible dismissed the offender. The installation of the oftjcers-elect of Palmetto Division 208, of the Order of Rail road Conductors, will take place on Jan. 6. At the recent election Capt. Bradley was chosen Past Chief Conductor and Capt. Dishcr Chief for the year 1888: L. J. Harris, Assistant Chief; T. W. Symuies, Secretary. Capt. Harris was also chosen a delegate to the National Convention, which wilt meet in Toronto, Can., in May next. The affairs of the Palmetto Division 208 are credited with being in a condition second to none south of the Potomac. Railroad Clatter. The Knoxville and Nashville railroad will be, when completed, 130 miles in length. Round trip tickets will be sold from all local stations on the following roads: Cen tral railroad, Augusta and Savannah rail road. Upson County railroad, Savannah, Griffin and North Alabama railroad, South western railroad, Milledgeville iud Eat in tern railroad, Columbus and Rome railroad, to Macon and return, at 4c. per mile, dur ing the State Poultry and Bench Show, which begins Jan. 2 and continues until Jan. 7. Infants' Kid Button wiih tassel, a bargain, at 50e., at Nichols’. A 25c. full regular Ladies’ Hose for 10c. at Weisbein’s. Florence Heating Stoves. We have beeif so busy with our holiday trade that we have quite neglected our Florence Heaters. We wish to explain that they differ from most oil-heating stoves, as they liavo a removable heating drum, and the stove can be used for cooking purposes, an i will be useful both in summer and win ter. Again, the prices are lower. We have certificates from well-known citizens in dorsing our little $2 Stove as sufficient to heat a bath room comfortably. Our $3 75 Stove will do double the work, and our $5 Stove heads the list for a first-class beating and cooking Stove. We have the agency for these Stoves for Savannah and will be pleased to show them. James S. Silva & Son. 140 Broughton Street. Take advantage of reduction in prices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous,"’ northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. The nobbiest line of 25c. Scarfs in all shapes, satin backs, at Apjtel & Schaul’s, One Price Clothiers, 163 Congress street, opposite the Market Sweeping Overcoat Sale. Before stock taking wo offer our entire stock of Overcoats for men, youths and boys at a reduction of 30 per cent, on our original price marked in plain figures on every garment, which brings a S2O overcoat down to sl6, and so on. As we are mauu facturers our original price furnished a far better garment than bur competitors could give for the money, therefore there is a double saving by buying now of the “Fa mous,” northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. Take advantage of reduction in prices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous,” northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. Nichols has I Julies' But-tou Shoes, all widths, A, B, C. 1), aud E, prices $2 50 to SO 30. A Useful Gitt. One of those elegant Embroidered Sus pender- at Appel & Schaul's, One Price Clothiers, 163 Congress street. Take advantage of reduction in nr ices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous,” northeast corner Congress and Whitaker streets. Boys'Hats, latest styles and prices, reason able, at Nichols'. Each and every article marked in plain figures, and strictly one price. Appel & Sc haul, Clothiiih, Hats and Furnishings. T’would. Not be Wisdom To overlook our handsome display of Diamonds, Watches, Chains, Charms, Bronzes, Statuary, Vases, Clocks, Silverware, Plated Ware, Lem aire's Opera Glasses, Bric-a-Brac, Gold headed Umbre as, or any of the myriads of useful and ornamental articles which we exhibit in such great variety and superiority of design and workmanship. If you meditate the purchase of Chrlstmss presents during the present week do not be frightened by the Idle fancy that one needs a great deal of money to enter an establishment like ou.-s. Any desire can be gratified, however modest. We can satisfy “Prince or Peasant.” and are equally delighted to give our best atten tion to the humblest visit or as to the most lavish buyer. We are even glad to exhibit our stock to those who only wish to “look around.” We are here to please the public, regardless of cir cumstances. Our display for Christmas week is worth seeing, and we invite all to come and look it over. M. Stkrkskm, 157 Broughton street. Boys’ Corduroy Hats 65c., Genes’ 75c., at Appel & Schaul's, Cue Price Cloth iors. Ladies' Imperial French Kid Button, best in the city at $2, at Nichols'. The last week to get one of those beauti ful gilt frame pictures with every slls pur chase at Appel & Schaul's, One Price Cloth iers, 163 Congress street. A 25c. full regular Gents’ Half Hose for 10c. at Weisbein’s. Take advantage of reduction in prices of Overcoats before stock taking by the “Famous,” northeast corner Congress aud Whitaker street*. Weather Indications. Special indications for Georgia: FAIR Fair wi ither, ■ resh to brisk and on the coast brisk to high northerly winds, diminishing in force Thurs day night, colder, with a cold wave. ComDarisonof mean temperature at Savan nah, Deo. 28 1887. and the moan of same day for fifteen years. Departure ! Total Mean Tempera tore from the ; Departure Mean Since for 15 years Dec. 28. 'f -!-or iJan. 1.1887. ~1 51.0~i -|- 5.0 j - 619.0 Comparative rainfall statement: ~ | ' j Departure I Total Mean Daily! Amount j ro , n tue Departure Amount for for Mean fence .8 tears. Dec "8. B*. or Jan. 1, 1387. II 06 | - .05 8 Iff Maximum temperature 00, minimum tem perature 43. The height of the river at Augusta at 1:33 o’clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta times was 0 7 feet—a fali of 2 3 during the past twenty-four hours. Observations taken at the same moment of time at all stations Savannah. Dec. 28. :36 p. m.. city time. Tom rat are. i Direction, j < < Velocity. • ) ? | Rainfall. Name or Stations. Portland . 4 SW .. .72 Cloudy. Boston 3(1 W .. .4K'Fair. Block Island 861 NW.. .46;Fair. New York city ... 20 W .. T* Cloudy. Philadelphia 26 W !Clear Detroit 12 SW . T* (Fair. Fort Buford — l6i K Clear. St. Vincent -4 N . Clear. Washington city.. -’2] W {Clear. Norfolk 30 NW 18c... Clear. Charlotte 30NW 14 .... Clear. Hatteras i 46:NW ,30 .. Clear. Titusville : 64 NW 1 2 T’ Fair. Wilmington 44iNW|14 ... Clear. Charleston 44 NW in Clear. Augusta 31 W li .. Clear. Savannah 44 .NW 12.....|C1ear. Jacksonville 52 NW 10; Fair. Cedar Keys 64;NW 14| iFair. Key West 74 Fair Atianta 211 NWll2 {Clear. Pensacola 42 NW 12 iClear. Mobile... 36; N 20 H’lear. Montgomery ... 34; N 10 ’Clear. Vicksburg 30 N ’Clear. Now Orleans 40; N 18 .... {Clear. Shreveport 32 N {Clear. Fort Smith 20j N Clear. Galveston 42. N 16 iClear. Corpus Ohristi I I Palestine 31 N {Clear. Brownesville. Rio Grande • ■! .{ Knoxville 20 NW Clear. Memphis 28,NW . .. Clear. Nashville 14 W Clear. Indianapolis... 2 W Clear. Cincinnati 8 NW Cloudy. Pittsburg 10 W i.. .02 Snowing. Buffalo 18 W 0i Cloudy. Cleveland 8 W .. .01 Cloudy. Marquette 10 NW.. OlSnowing. Chicago —2 W Clear. Duluth 4 NW Clear. St. Paul —lO Clear. Davenport 8 NW .. j Clear. Cairo 14 NW Clear. St. Louis 4 NW'.. t'lear. Leavenworth.. ONW .{ C.ear. Omaha 8 NW ..: ICloudy. Yankton —l2 N Fair. Bismarck —B2; F. .., Clear. Deadwood 4 ... [..! 'Clear Cheyenne 12 NIV'.. j {Fair. North Platte. . —6; E '. I Clear. Dodge City. .. BSE . i . Clear. Santa Fe 88,N E.. I ICloudy. T* denotes trace of rainfall. G N. Salisbituv Signal Corps. Ho for Tybee Island! During the Christmas holidays until Jan uary 2, two trains daily will leave tue Sav annah. Florida aud Western Railway de pot as follows: STANDARD TIME. ( 1>:30 A. M. For Tvbee. ' I 3KM p. m. I 12:10 P. M. From Tybee. | 5:10 p. m. Round trip tickets 50c., to be had at tho cigar store of J. B. Fernandez, corner Bull and Rrougnton streets,*or at depot. Oyster Roasts, Clam Bakes and ’Coon and ’Possum Hunts can no arranged fop upon application to the hotel proprietor on the island. Chas. O. Haines, Superintendent and Engineer. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 20, 1887. Immense variety of handsome l h list mas Goods at Woisbeiu’s. We Bob Up Serenely. The work after Christmas to some are pleasant recollections of the day that has passed: to others painful reminders of the night that followed. Our ideas aro suf ficiently dear and collected to notice that we have some stock left yet—notori ously Overcoats. All know that our severest, meanest and rawest winter we&ther is still ahead of us, therefore if you need an Overcoat don't thuj till you've seen us. We can give you a pointer and a bargain rso in theso comfortable gar ments. We can sell you an Overcoat at just whatever price you want to pay, giv ing good value in every case. A few Smoking Jackets are left, a neat present and u us .ul one at ana season. Wo have a good many broken suits that we want to sell at “broken prices,” also a large lot of odd garments, a coat here a vest there, a matchless pair of pants, all our beet ami most stylish goods, but we value their ro m übove their company. Our Far ms: mg i tepartmeut is yet complete, and the many a tides needed in a gentleman’s ward robe co be bar! of us much under exclusive “furnts ing store” prices. Those who be lieve in ibessiug uioely can suit themselves from our handsome stix-k of tailor-fitting suits at about the cost of “misfits” else where. No time like the present. Black trade makes low prices. The Big Golden Arm, Simon Mitchell, 156 Broughton street. Thirty-three per cent, reduction on all Winter Goods at Welsl eiu s. Please the boys by getting tkefii one of those elegant Overcoats at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price Clothiers. Oak, Pine and Lightwood Fot sale by R. B. Cassels, corner Taylor and East J*road streets. Telephone N0.’77. A Jo. Damask Towel for 10c. at Weis bein 4 -sc. Nectahawl for toe. at Welsbtta'a. At the llarnett House, Savannah, Ga., you ,nt all the comforts of the high-priced no to, aud savo from slto $3 psr day. Try it aid be convinced.—Boston Hone Jour nal A pure linen Dantask Napkin for sc. at vv ehbein’s. The judges at tho Piedmont Exposition decided that our Cooking Stoves and Ranges were superior to all others. r' e would call your attention to our Vol cano Furnaces, the most powerful heater, an cheaper than any other. VV ould refer to Pie following parties, who have them in Uf George Cornwell, Col. G. S. Owens, Di W. 8. Lawton, George Freeman, J. li on ussy, l)r. A. G. Bouton and others. . Cornwell & Chipmav. A 25c. Children’s Undei-shirt for 10c. at *> "isboin’s. Gck, Pine and Llgbtwood, For sale by R. B. t assels, corner Taylor ac l East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77. ~A 35c. Red Twill Flannel for 16c. at A'eisbein’s. Appel & Behaul, one Price Clothiers, still hid the van. Note their prices. 16:) Con ' a* street.. IJIDDEV A BATES 8. At. 71. NEWYEARS REMINDER. What is there more appropriate than handsome Calendar ? WE HAVE THEM ! Art Gems ■•Beauties," only 27 rent*. “The Artistic of Chivalry,” only 50cents. Observe This* ILinei of Boats. You can Have Your Choice for 50 Cents. b rc ATJ'riT’trx. books. “THE LAST LEAF.” by Oliver Wendell Holmes. Elegantly Illustrated and one of the most charming hooks published. “OLD LINES” in new blank and white; Low. ell, Holmes and Whittier. Contains twelve pictures in Charcoal, all works of art. We have a limited number of these two books, and solicit ad Investigation from Lovers of Art. A Small Remnant of Plush Goods. We shall dose out this week regardless of cost. furniture and carpets. 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 tha Choicest Goods at. Popojpr 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 & Go. SHOES. W. U DOUGLAS $4 SHOE, the Inal and only band-sewed welt $4 shoa In the world, equals custom-made, hand-sewed choes that coat from $9 to $9. W. L. DOUGLAS $3 SHOEs^S™^ The only *3 BKAMLKBsI uEtfS Shoe in the world, with-f jgfcjlf —j out tacks or nails. / Kfa Finest Calf, perfect . 1 am) warranted. Congress, - Tv/ KawS ui Button and Lace, all "C iyla' m styles toe. As stylish A, Mema coJOk and durable as iliose Vg 1P^ riy .--;. 1 costing $5 or $6. Boy hot A/ all wear the W. y X> mumped oo bottom at aach Bboo. J W. L. DOUGLAS 02.50 SHOE Is unex oelled for In avv wear. If not sold by your dealer write W. L. DOUGLAS. Brockton, Mass. FOR SALE BY 33YCK BROS. SOLE AGENTS, Savannah - - Gra. PORTRAITS. The Great Southern Portrait Company, OF SAVANNAH, GA. L. B. Davis, Secretary and Manager, with Office at Davis Bros., 42 and 44 Bull St. MOST EARNESTLY INVITES and would most respectfully urge you to Inspect the Beautiful Samples of Water Color and India Ink Port raits on exhibition nt their office. The work is pronounced very fine aud superior. The company also makes a very tine Crayon 20x24 in size in a choice and besautiful frame of oak, bronze or gilt, for the very small price of sls. The work of the Company is appreciated by our people as is fully shown by over 230 orders in a little over two months, which have been and are now being fin shed. The work of the Company is guaranteed. Make also Oil and Pastelle Por trait*. Your orders aro solicited. Respectfully, THE GREAT SOUTHERN PORTRAIT COM PANY, of Savannah, Ga. Ij. B. DAVIS, Secretary and Manager, 42 and 44 Bull St STOVES. WANTED. Nothing giver, such comfort in any room as our Economical Bath-Room Oil Stove No burn your face and freeze your back heat; every portion equally warm. A luxury in a bathroom. LOVELL & LATTIMORE, Dealers in Bathroom Oil Heaters, House Furnishing Goods aud Hardware, .SAVANNAH GEORGIA DAVIS BROS. A PIANO FACTORY Of Our Own. If the great rush for pianos continues, we don't sre how wo can keep from starting a factory of our own. It has been almost impos sible to keep any instruments on hand for the |vi.i few months, but as loug as tho Telegraph Company und the Ocean Steamship Company hold out, we will try to keep up with the de mand. The secret of these great sales is “th* best, instruments for the leust money." Our Kiiuts- Pianos, for POWER AND SYMPA THETIC SINGING QUALITY OF TONE AND PRECISION OF TOUCH surpass anything tha* has as yet been produced, ana Is tho gem that takes all eyes ami sells at sight on Its own merit*. We take In exchange old instruments, keep In tune one year, sell on easy installments, mid keep up with all the new wrinkles in plant stools and covers, which we furnish you free with every instrument. See us now, or write *• once. Tlie Knahe Leads (lie World. DAVIS BROS. State or Weather. WHITTIER, BROWNING, LONGFELLOW* HOLMES. WHITNEY, EMERSON. HAWTHORNE.