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4 BIG BOOM FOR SCHOOLS.
CHE HOUSE PASSES THE EDUCA
TIONAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Jarrell Makes the Session a Hot One,
but is Completely Routed Mem
bers of the Appropriations Commit
tee Accused of Trading- in Order to
Gain Their Ends.
Atlanta, Ga.. Dec, IS.—The agony is
ver aud the general appropriation bill as
t came from the committee has passed,
lr-t safely through the committee of the
vhole, and then throng;; the House, without
i/i amendment of any kind, but it took two
lessions of the House to-day and plenty of
lard work to carry the measure through
n Its original shape as it came from the
ipprcprtntions committee. In pa-sing tho
nill thet6 was hard fignting all along the
ine, the opponents of the measure never
jiving up until the result w-as announced
>n the passage of the bill. a
Briefly stated, the bill recommended by
;he committee was to appropriate
lor all the present expenses of tie
episla'ive, executive and judicial depart
ments the same amounts as have boon
leretof re appropriated, ad to appropriate
;he following amounts for educatin'al pur
poses: For the state university. s*,ooo > er
annum; for the colored university in this
nty, SS,OOO per annum: for the payment of
:he interest known as the landscript fund,
tnd due tbe state university, #6.314 14 per
in !um; for the school of technology.
118,000 for the year 1 bit); for Ihe branch
jol'ege at Dablo ega, $3.000 ; erann im: foe
the branch colleges at Millcdgeville, Thoiu
asville and CuthberT, $2,C00 each per an
num; for the general common school fund,
#165.000 for the year 1889, and #330,000 for
die year 1890.
MR. HARRELL’S SUBSTITUTE.
For this bill Mr. Harrell of Webster
offered a substitute, which was exactly
ttmilir to the main bill, except in the fact
that it provided for no appropriation what
ever for the technological school or to the
branch colleges, and gave no appropriation
to the common school fund. Mr. Harrell
claimed that he wa3 entitled to the floor, as
he had a right to speak in support of his
iiibstitute.
The chair ruled that a motion for the
previous question was in order.
HARRELL GETS THE FLOOR,
Mr. Harrell then secured the floor, and
spoke in defense of his suhslitute. He
termed the appropriation offered by the
committee, a profligate and unnecessary
waste of the people’s money, and said that
it was an innovation which was treacherous
and dangerous to tbe interests of tho state.
He said that it had been evident that from
the talk in the corridors of t e capitol, in
the hotels, and even in the court room, that
members of that committee were trading
with members of the House, who were per
sonally interested in the appropriation to
the schools.
ASKED TO EXPLAIN'.
Mr. Tignor—Does the gentleman mean to
lay that members of the committee on ap
propriations have been guiltv of trading;
Mr. Fiemiug—Who’s trading:
Mr' Harrell —I am so informed bv the
gentleman from Ware (Mr. McDonald).
The speaker decided that nothing which
happened in committee should be discussed
upon the floor of the bouse.
Mr. Harrell resumed, -aving that there
was no doubt that there had been an under
standing among the friends of ihe bill. He
asked when power was given to the repre
sentatives of the people of Geo gia to take
from the state’s treasury money ti appro
priate to Tom, Dick and Harry—for such
this appropriation was. He charged that
the supporters of the measure had personal
and private interests in its passage, and for
this mason supported it.
THE HOUSE WEARY.
Mr. Howell thought that the House was
tired of witnessing such spectacles as had
been presented, and was tired of hearing
the gentleman from Webster, who had
already made four speeches, continuing to
cast insinuations upon members of the
home, and charged the honorable acting
chairman of the appropriation committee
(Mr. Felton) with having personal interests
in the matter. He then called for the pre
vious question.
Mr. Snelson of Merriwether wanted to
maku a stai tling announcement.
Mr. Howell —I am tire l, and think the
house is tired of hearing these startling an
nouncements.
Mr. Snelson—T ask it as a privileged
question. The announcement is that no
monopolies——
Mr. Howell—l call for the previous ques
tion.
Mr. Snelson—lt is a priveloged uueston. I
want the privelege of entering my protest
as a Georgian against the monopolies that
(he was hers interrupted by several cries of
“out of order, etc).”
the house in uproar.
The House was in an uproar of laughter,
and several members were endeavoring to
be recognized at the same time. Mr. Snel-
Ron still proceeded with his speech regard
less of the disorder, of the cuair awl the
cries of the members. After some moments
partial quiet was restored, and the chair
ruled that Mr. Snelson was out of order,
Mr. Candl-'r thought thnt there were
rules governing the conduct of the House
which should be observed, and its honor
and dignity upheld.
Mr. Snelson arose*to ascertain if it was
the intention of the House to gag the mem
bers of that body.
A VOTE TAKEN.
The yeas and nays for the previous ques
tion resulted in 84 yeas to 7t> nays.
A motion to table the bill, amendments
and substitute was lost.
MR. FELTON DEFENDS MIMBELF.
Mr. Felton then spoke against the substi
tute. He wished to say that he had no per
sonal interest in the question more than any
other Georgian, although the gentleman
from Webster (Mr. Harrell) bad stated to
the contrary, lie said that some gentleman
had asserttd, in > subst .nee, that it
was not his (Sir! Felton’s) right or
privilege to vote u)>ori this vital
question and had impugned his motives.
“It is true I have a sou at the technological
school,” said Mr. Felton, "and 1 am proud
that the legislature of Georgia m its
liberality erected such a school. I remem
ber that the gentleman from Webster (Mr.
Harrell), when that matter was before tills
body, exerted all tus power of oratory aud
sc..fining t defeat toe measure. Ho has
impugned my motives in supporting it be
cause 1 have a son at tho school.
WHY HARRELL HAS NO 80N THERE.
No doubt that distinguish'd gentleman
would himself have a sou there now, hut
for the fact that there is some nutuiul
disability. He has, because there are upon
the committee od appropriat ons gentlemen
from Mliedgeville and Thomasville and
Dahlonegu, impugned the action of llio en
tire thirty-eight members of thatcummittee.
I have bken watching closely the action of
the gentleman from Webster, and I no e
that he ha> in his remarks passed over bis
own conduct. fin that hill you will And
that the su n of $4 per day is voted to each
member of this bouse, aud when such n
question is up my friend manages to "Got
there, Eli." The time allotted Mr. Felton
having expired, he st ipped his speech aud
the previous question Was put.
HALF THE HOUSE IN DOUBT.
According to the rule no other speaking
or debate could he entered into although
various members dosirod to ascertain what
they were to vote upon as the chair did not
understand tho substitute and it was cm
aidered too long to be read. Tic House was
in a dilemma. Further consideration of the
measure was suspended at this junct
ure for ttie purpose of listening
to an address from J. L. M. Curry of
Richmond, president of the hoard of the
Peabody fund. Dr. Gurry spoke nearly
two hour* upon the benefits to be derived
from aducati on, aud lu Li* remarks stated
that be was glad to see that Georgia had
opened her eyes to the education of her peo
ple by voting the money desired from a
general fund.
THE FINAL VOTING.
The afternoon session opened at 2:30
o’clock, at which time tho House renewed
consideration of tho general appropriation
bill. The substituted ny Mr. Harrell was
vote.! dow-n, after which the several items
! appropriating money for the school of tech
nology, the branch colleges at Dahlonega,
Milledgeville, Thomasviile and Cuthbert,
were voted upon and passed, in each in
stance tbeir opponenls insisting upon a call
of the yeas and nays. Tho vote on the
school of technology was 93 yeas to 51 nays.
When tho items were reached appro pi ia
ting #165,000 for the common schools for
1889 and $330,000 for 1890 tile vote on the
call was 148 yeas to 5 nays.
The bill was then passed by a vote of 144
yeas to 9 nays, and it was ordered at once
transmitted to the Senate.
MR. TIGNOU ASKS AN INVESTIGATION.
Mr. Tignor offered a resolution calling for
the appointm-iit of a special committee to
inquire into and ascertain what founda
tion there was for tho charges made by Mr-
Harrel of Webster, that there had been
trading among t..e nioinl ers, for tho pui
eo e of semiring appropriati ms for the
school of technology un i branch colleges of
tho slate. He wanted to give the gentle
man from Webster (.Ur. Harrell) an op
portu- ity to prove his charges.
On motion of Mr. Atkinson of Coweta,
the resolution was ta; ied.
Tho tax act was made tbe special order
for to-morrow, to be followed by the bill
appropriating money for furnishing the
new capitol.
A resolution to publish 5,000 copies of
th- address by I)r. Curry was tabled.
I’lie House at 1.10 o’clock adjourned to
meat at 7:30 o’clock to-night.
THE EVENING SESSION.
The Houso held a session to-night lasting
until 10 oV 'ock, during which several local
bills were passed
Mr. McDonald of Ware introduced a res
olution providing that the ways and means
commissioner shad look into tue condition
of the Okofenokee swamp and ascertain if
someting cannot be done to make it valua
ble so as to produce revenue for the state.
In the Senate.
In the Senate to-day, on the bill to accept
the $15,000 appropriated by the general
government for agricultural stations, to
gether with the committee amendments,
the majority and minority reports were
ordered printed.
A bill, introduced by Mr. Gibbs, t.o amend
the constitution so as to fix the salary of
members of the general assembly at S2OO
per annum, was adversely reported by the
committee. Tbe report was agreed to, and
the bill was lost.
Tbe special order was the bill introduced
by Mr. Johnson, of the Twenty-fourth dis
trict. to lncrea-e tbe salary of the governor
to #i,ooo per annum. There was no dis
cussion over the bdl. The committee re
ported the hill favorably, but the report
was not agreed to, the vote being 12 yeas
to 20 nays.
Mr. Folks moved to amend the bill by
making the salary s4,(XX)per annum instead
of $5,000 This was lost by a vote of 17
yeas to 18 nays.
The vote on the bill was then taken and
resulted in 15 yets to 18 nays. The bill
was, therefore, lost.
THE BLAIR BILL.
A resolution to instruct the representa
tives of Georgia in cougress to use their
efforts to secure tho passage of the Blair
educational hill was calledup.and provoked
discussion. Mr. Bartlett made the first at
tack on the resolution. He was unwilling
to vote to turn over to the general govern
ment the education of the children of
Georgia. The rights reserved to the states
are few enough without making this im
portant surrender.
Mr. Gibbs opposed the resolution. He
affirmed that the Blair Bill had a dual ob
ject. Kirst.it piopo ed that the federal
government should take charge of the edu
cation of the children of the state. The
second aud cardinal object is to reduce the
surplus so as to maintain the high tariff.
Mr. Masiengale favored the resolution
and urged its adoption.
Mr. Strother opposed the resolution. He
thought the Blair bill was a trojan horse,
which would turn this country into an
empire.
SUSTAINING THE COMMtTTKE.
Mr. Bradwell spoke in behalf of the com
mittee, which made a favorable roport on
the resolution. He called attention to the
illiteracy of tho children of the state. Tho
state is poor and it ought to accept the aid
the Blair bill will give. He thought the
Blair bill was intended in good faith as an
aid to education by the states, and it con
templates no further suuorvi-don.
Mr. Boyd favored the adoption of the
resolution. He was under instructions
from his own county, given in a primary
election, to favor such a resolution. Ho did
not think the objections urged by the sena
tors against tho Blair bill well founded, and
he hoped the resolution would be adopted.
Georgia is illiterate, and a better system of
education is ueeded.
On motion of Mr. Mossengae, the Blair
bill was read for the information of tue
Sonate.
Further conssderation of the resolution
was postponed to next Tuesday at 3 o’clock,
when it will be the special order.
The Senate then adjourned.
MACKENZIE & CO.’S AFFAIRS.
Some of tho Reports Afloat Said to be
Incorrect.
Waynesboro, Ga., Dec. 13.—A state
ment appeared in yesterday’s papers that
the liabilities of J. H. Mackenzie & Cos. of
Waynesboro, are from SBO,OOO to SIOO,OOO,
but that the firm claims assets in excess.
The News correspondent at once investi
gated that, and is satisfied that tho state
ment is incorrect. It is much at variance
with the real facts of the case. Tho liabili
ties of the firm are less than one-half the
amount stated, and their assets are from
$75,000 to SIOO,OOO in excess of their liabili
ties,
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE.
Owing to the late and short crop they
liavo not beon able to meet their liabilities
as they matured, but there is no question
as to their solvency. Ihe creditors' bill,
tiled by the Ashley l’hosphate Company, is
based upon the idea of insolvency alone.
All the other oredito s positively refuse to
join in this bill. Mackenzie & Go. refuse
to settle with the Ashley Phosphate Com
pany, b -cause it might be constructed into
an admission of the allegations contained in
the bill, which they claim is unjust and un
true, and they desire a judgment of the
courts thereon.
OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE.
It is within tho knowledge of the News
correspondent that Mackenzie A Cos. have
received several offers of assistance hero
aud from abroad, which they have refused.
A hearing lias been set for next Monday,
and there is no doulit but that the showing
win be satiafac ory t> alt the credit rs.
A heavy criminal docket is being rapidly
disposed of by Solicitor General Wright
with his usual success.
Tho Oiive Bill Hearing;
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 13.—The special
<• eninittee, to which was referred the Olive
Dill providing for forfeiture of the charter
oi tho Central railroad, held a session to
night of two hours, which was devoted to
hearing an argument by Patrick Calhoun
for tho Richmond Terminul Company. Mr.
Calhoun had not concluded at the hour of
adjournment. The c mimittee adjourned to
meet again next Tuesday night, at which
time u delegation of business men from Au
gusta, consisting of Hon. Patrick Walsh, ex-
Muyor F.stos, W. C. Sibley ami H. H. Hick
man, will ap|Hiar before thu committee.
Hon. T. J. Jarvis Returns.
New York, Deo. 13. —Hon. T. J. Jarvis,
11 lilied States minister to Brazil, and wife
and Mrs. Clay Armstrong, wife of tho
consul general, arrived to-day from Rio
Janeiro on the steamer France.
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. 1888.
BULLETS FLY IN A BANK.
A CASHIER SHOT DEAD BY AN IN
SANE CUSTOMER.
Repeated Refusals to Cash a Check
Unless He Was Identified Maddened
the Murderer—The Dying Cashier
Makes Good Use of His Own Re
volver, but the Lunatic Will Live.
San Bernardino,-Pal , Dec. 13.—Two
strangers from Antona entered the San
Bernardino National Bank this morning.
One of them presented a check, and asked
that it be cashed. JE. H. Morse, the cashier,
told him that he would have to be iden
tified.
THE CASHIER SHOT.
Some words followod, when the stranger
drew a revolver and shot Morse through
the body The latter returned the fire and
put two bulle.s into his aseiiiant. Six or
seven snots were fired in all. The strangers
vvere arrested and lodged in jail. It is b -
lieved that tho men entered the bank with
the design of robbery.
CASHIER morse dead.
Cashier Morse died half an hour after
the shooting. The man who did the shoot
ing gives the name of John Oakes, but re
fuses to talk. It is said that a third mau,
who has not yet been arrested, was seen
frying the side door ot the bank while the
shooting was going on. Oakes was shot in
the nrtn, ear and ba"k, but it is believed
that his wounds are not serious.
PROBABLY INSANE.
San Bernardino, Cal , Dec. 13, 10 p.
m. —A later investigation of the tragedy in
th? national bank here this morning, which
resulted in tho death of E. H. Morse, the
easuier, shows that John Oakes, who did the
s .ooting, is probably insane. Ho’had called
twice at the bank to have a check cashed,
but had been told each time that identifica
tion was necessary. He grew angry, and
began shooting. His compamo i was a
deputy sheriff, from Arizona, but there is
no reason to believe that the latter had
anything to do with the shooting. Oakes
was recently discharged from the Nevada
insane asylum.
FLORIDA’S METROPOLIS.
Refugees Fined for Sleeping in the
City- The Iroquois.
Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 13.—The fol
lowing refugees were arrested in the city
to-day and fined SIOO for sleeping in tho city
last night: J. D. Buck!, B. H. Barnett, I.
Grunthal, O. F. Love, J. S. Cohen, D. Lim
berger, S. P. Watson, C. E. Smith,
B. Bentlemen, John Brannon, Joseph
Hanna and John Strukoski. The
fine: were remitted on condition that
thqy will leave the city at night until Dec.
15. Nearly 100 more people reached the
city to-day. The streets are lively and
business is bri->k.
To-day the cheering intelligence was re
ceived that the long looked for mattresses,
blankets, pillows, etc., for the yellow fever
victims had arrived at the depot, and that
tho work of distributing them would begin
to morrow.
a fire.
W. R. Tracher of Chaseville bad his houso
burned down this morning. It was occupied
by Frank Cole, who lost nearly every
thing. The house was valued at $4,000.
The insurance is small.
Jim Burbridge writes that he will be m
town to-morrow.
A hydrant has been placed at the corner
of Washington and Beaver streets.
Harry Mason says that there has not been
a Bingle ca-e of fever in his Bay street block.
P. O. Rebbii s, a prominent lawyer, ran
a poisoned fish-hook in his right haud a few
davs ago, and is suffering from it greatly,
j ohn Flynn of Campbell’s addition, has
returned to the city.
Dr. M. Souville was again on Bay street
to-day, after a long absence.
THE NEW CLYDE STEAMER.
The special committee appointed to ar
range for celebrating the arrival of the now
steamship Iroquis, met this morning at the
board ot trade rooms and decided,
owing to the epidemic, that it would not be
proper to celebrate the event with
a b'g banquet, but to show that Jackson
ville appreciated William Clyde & Co.’s en
terprise, the following programme was
arranged: A steamship will be chartered
here on the day tho Iroquois is to arrive,
and a number of business men will go down
to meet the Iroquois at Maypnrt, and a
number of representative men will be in
vited to go on board the new steamer.
On her arrival off the city Wilson’s battery
will fire a salute of welcome. Special
efforts will be made to induce people from
other cities of Florida to come down and
participate in the welcome. Chairman
Clark, on behalf of the committee, tele
graphed William Clyde an invitation to
visit Jacksonville on the maiden trip of the
Iroquois.
METHODISTS AT EASTMAN.
Admissions to Deacon's Orders- The
Men on Trial.
Eastman, Ga., Dec. 13.—The conference
opened this morning with religious services,
led by George G. N. MacDonell. Bishop
Duncan took the chair.
The following young men were admitted
on trial: John Dickinson, John Grinor,
James Funderburg, William Gun. Colum
bus McCord, John Shirah, William Horn
buckle, Alfred Bell, E. Phillips, William
Budd, Benjamin Bales, John Aliorn, Mel
ville Morgan, and Joseph Parker. This
makes eighteen admitted into the confer
ence at this session.
Mr. Chandler, president of Emory Col
lege, read his report showing that the col
lege is doing well and has 350 students.
The question, “Who remain on trial?”
was called. Tho following were advanced
to the second year ; Gordon Roberts, Free
man Stokos, William Mutnford, Thomas
McMichael, Mitchell Adams, John Con
nors-, Harrison Stubbs, Thomas TCeinp,
Walter Jones, Oscar. Chester, Orson Branch,
Henry Ethridge. Robert Fairn, John Flan
ders, James Wray, Cuarles Clarke and Ed
mond Cook.
The question, “Who are elected to dea
cons’ orders;” was called. James Ryder,
John For, Thomas Parley, Jeremiah
Boland, Thomas Ellis, David Miles, John
Mims aud F. W. Griffiths wero elected.
These having passed two years, will be
admitted into full membership.
Dr. Morton presented tho cause of church
extension to-night, showing that thoy are
helping to build one church for each (lay in
the year in the counties covered by the
Methodist church south. The stronger are
helping the weaker. It is a great cou
nectional work.
The collectio s tn-nightgo to Robert Mac
donald, m Durango, Mexico, to hoip build a
church in that city.
Negro Day at Augusta.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 13.—The programme
for Monday at tlio exposition will be ren
dered further interesting by a sham battle
by visiting and local coi rod troops which
it is proposed to have that day. The offi
cers of tho various commands in the Augus
ta will moot to-morrow night for purpose
of deciding positively on the matter. The
attendance promises to bo very large and
delo .atious will bo here from all the neigh
boring cities. Racing has been provided for
them, besides orations by prominent men
of their race.
Augusta's G. A. R. Post.
Augusta, Ga., Doc. 13. —Augusta post of
tho G. A. R. held its annuul election
to-night. J. T. Denning wa< made com
mander, J. A. Clarke delegate and K. D.
Smith') alternate. A full list of officers was
chosen. Augusta post is now busily engaged
in correspondence looking to tho organiza
tion of a Georgia department. They say
there are six posts in Georgia now, which is
tie- requisite number, aim ad part nont
will be formed at an early day. Augusta
is the place named for t e first encamp
merit of the newly formed department.
A3OUT FOLKS YOU KNOW.
Savancahians and Other People Who
Come and 00.
J. C. Hill of Macon is in the city.
John F. Dunn of Ocala is at the Screven.
D. A. Autry of Withers is at the Harnett.
C. A. IV. Miller of Augusta is in the city.
S. F. Miller of Wavcross is at the Har
nett.
Capt. J. R. Cleveland of Millen is in the
city.
J. T. McJowon of Baxley is at the Mar
shall.
Capt. Jesse Wilder of Vanceville is at the
Harnett.
J. R. Monroe of Abbeville is at the
Screven.
T. J. Agneer of Fernandina is at the
Screvon.
J. C. Hughs of Richmond is at the
Screven.
Henry Mew of Hampton county is at the
Marshall.
Howard T. Norman of Orlando, Fla., is
in the city.
L. M. Nicholson and wife of Dauton are
at the Marshall.
R. W. Carswell of Louisville is registered
at tho Marshall.
J. Simonson and wife of Gainesville, Fla.,
are at the craven.
L. P. Hart left last night for Boston via
the Atlantic Coast Line.
J. L. Walker and J, A. Lott of Wavcross
are guests of the Screven.
T. H. Moore and R. Moore of Montgom
ery ure stopping at the Screven.
E. A. Smith left for Philadelphia yester
day via the Atlantic Coast Line.
Paul It. Wiggs and F. A. Wiggs, of Jack
sonville, are guests of the Marshall.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hauo left for Wash
ington yesterday on their bridal tour.
Mr. C. A. Reit/.e left via Central railroad
last night for Mac m on a business trip.
Carrie McFall and W. A. McFall, Jr., of
Anderson, S. C., a:e stopping at the Mar
shall.
Mrs. Gerald Smith and family, refugees
from the yellow fever, have returned to
Jacksonville. While staying here they
made many friends.
Mr. L. B. Davis, ruling elder of the First
Presbyterian church, has been set apart by
the Savannah Presbytery as a licensed
preacher. He has not yet made a formal
answer, but it is the Presbytery’s wish that
his response will be favorable.
E. A. Manner, signal observer at Cedar
Keys, Fla., i3 in tie city, on his way to
Charleston. Mr. Hanner was formerly as
sistant observer at the Savannah station,
and left here la t July. He has been granted
a leavo of absence which he is now enjoy
ing. Mr. Hanner is well known in Savan
nah and has many friends here.
Paul Wiggs, for a long time connected
with the Western Union Telegraph office
here, and who went to Florida as private
secretary to Superintendent Dillon, is in the
city. Mr. Wiggs was a refugee from
Jacksonville during tbe fever. He was one
of the first to leave, aud went to his home
near Goldsboro, N. C., where he was taken
down with the fever. It was reported in
the newspapers that he had died from the
disease. Mr. Wiggs did not die, however,
aud he is now on his wav back to Jackson
ville. His friends here were glad to see
bun.
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.
Zerubbabel Lodge, F. and A. M. Elects
Officers for Next Year.
Zerubbabel lodge No. 15. F. and A. M.,
held its annual communication last night
and elected the following officers:
W. M.—W. A. Walker.
S. W.—E. H. Nichols.
J. W. —J. H. Cavanaugh.
Treasurer—C. 8. Conuerat.
Secretary—John Riley.
Organise—M. Steward.
The following officers were appointed:
8. D.—*T. W. Jackson.
J. I).—C. O. Anderson.
8. B.—R. C. Kennedy.
J. S.—J. G. Cornell.
Precentor —P. 11. Ward.
Tiler—J. H. Fox.
Weather Indications.
I 1 Special indications for Georgia:
FAIB I'air weathqr, continued low tem
l__Jperature, northerly winds.
Comparison or mean temperature at Savan
nah. Dec. 13. 1988, and too mean of same day
for fifteen year*.
[ Departure j Total
Xun Tbmperatcrb from the Departure
—— : Mean Since
for 15 years Dec. 13 ’BB I -I-or Jan. 1, 1988.
fiT j 48. |— S— CGB
Comparative rainfall statement:
Mnui Diuly Amount
.Dec-^m
.11 |_ .00 j .11 |_- BTO
Maximum temperature 57 0; minimum tern
perature 15.0.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1 :SS o’clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta timoi
was 14.7 feet—a lise of 1.8 during the
past twenty-four hours.
Observations taken at t&s same moment
of time at all stations.
6svassiH. Dec. 13. 6:SB *. city time.
| Temperature.
] Direction. I J
| Velocity J P
Rainfall.
Naus
of
Btatioxa
Portland .T 7 ISNw'.A... Clear.
Boston ! 40! w 121.... Clear.
Block Island
New York city. 2O W 161 T* Clear.
Philadelphia 22'NWI1S| T* C'oar.
Detroit 0 NW! H! ... Clear.
Fort Buford SO S E 10! Cloudy.
St. Vinoent 12 BE|l2jT* Snow ing.
Washington city.. 26 NWj 8 .. Clear.
Norfolk 36- NWj ..... Fair.
Charlotte 36 ’tear.
Hatters* 36 NW |.... Cloudy.
Point Jupiter, Fla 62 NW .Cloudy.
Titusville . 54 NW 1 Cloudy.
Wilmington 38 NW ..I jC;ear.
Charleston 46 NW .. | Clear.
Augusta 44 W < dear.
Bavaxmah 43 NW Clear.
Jacksonville 60, NW.. .... j Clear.
Cedar Keys 54! N 1 8 .. Fair.
Key West 6S W 1.. | Cloudy.
Atlanta. 40 NW 12 . . Clear.
Pensacola... ..... DO! N 8....;C1ear.
Mobile... 50 NW 'Clear.
Montgomery . 50 NW Clear.
VicitsOure 64 W (Clear.
New Orleans 54 Clear.
Shreveport 54;S E Clear
Fort Smith j
Galveston 60 S E Clear.
Palestine 61 IS E Clear.
Brownasville. 6)BW Fair.
BioGrand* f.t S E ... jClear.
Mempnis 4 ,! S Ej. •;.. .i < letr.
Cincinnati 2X 1 N ! 8 *T Fair.
Marquette 10 NW 12. .0! Cloudy.
Chicago 26 W ! Fair.
Duluth 20 5W|...... |Fair.
Bt. Paul 14 Ei *T | Clear.
St. Louis 82 N E S . Fair.
Kansas City— . 36 N K l .. |— Clear.
Bismarck 21 8 E ll; T* Fair.
Cheyenne 14 BWi 81. ■ ■ Cloudy.
T* denote* traoe of rainfall.
SI. J. Wric.ht. ,Ir., observer Signal Corps.
Lease of a Railroad.
Louisville, Ky., Deo. 13. —The Louis
ville Southern railroad was to-night leaned
to the l.JUisville, New Albany and Chicago
road for thirty years. Tho latter guar
antees interest on the Louisville southern
bonds and divides with southern holders the
net profits in excess of this interest.
A Cooporahop in Ruins.
Pittsburg, Pa., Dee. 13.—The cooper
shop of the Standard Oil Comoany, a brink
building 350 lent long by IK) leet svid",
situated on Filty-fifth street, was entirely
destroy od by fire tonight, entailing ala s
of SBO,OOO
DRAWING TO A CLOSE.
Only Two Nights More of the Catholic
Library Bazar.
The Catholic library fair is drawing to a
close. It was the intention to close to
night, but in deference to the wishes of
those interested in the different contests,
the time has been extended. The contest
for the gold watch between Mr. McGee of
the Central railroad, and Mr. Cahill of the
[Savanna ), Florida and Western railway,
and the contest for the ivory gavel and
walnut ballot box between Presidents Far
rell of Bt. Johns, and Curry of iSt. Patricks
T. A. B. societies will close to-morrow
night at 9 o’clock.
The handsome pair of bronze vases, the
silver te i set, and many other valuables
will be raffled at table No. 1 to-uight.
The other contests mentioned in yester
day’s Morning News will close at the
same ti me.
The Busch Zouaves took supp?r last night,
:nd were drilled in the manual. They
afterward went to work with vim and
vigor to obtain votes for their gallant little
captain for the sword. The contest will
close to-night at ft o’clock.
The supper table closed last night. Mrs.
Si mmons, assisted by Mrs. W. F. Reid and
other ladies in charge, have contributed
tbeir full share iu making the fair a
success.
There is some dispute and some doubt as
to the lady who received the bride’s cake
which was raffled at table No. 2 Tuesday
night. The general opinion is that the boy
who offered to carry tue cake to the bride
elect ate part of it on the way and was
taken suddenly sick ad has not been able
to report at the bad since.
There were no raffles at Table No. 1 last
night. The raffle-; at Table No. 2 were as
follows: Silver tilting pitcher, won by
George W.Owens; hand-painted tambourine,
by J. J. McDonough; hand-painted silk
-carf, by W. J. Fitzpatrick. At Table No.
the double-barrelled shotgun and many
other handsome and useful articles will be
raffled to-night.
Tne raffles at this table were: Half
dozen china plates, by J. W. Golden; card
ease, by Hon. 11. L. Forrill; hand painted
shovel, by Mrs. A. Hanley-.
The following donations have been re
ceived :
Miss Maggie Conway $ 4 no
John Maiming 5 00
Miss Belie Brown, merchandise 5 00
Miss Katie Sweeney, merchandise 2 00
Capt. James F. Redding. Charleston, S. C. 10 00
ON RAIL AND CRO3STIE.
Local and General Gossip in Railway
Circles.
The Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
and the Alabama Great Southern will
probably run trains to Chattanooga before
Feb. 1.
It is reported that J. T. Harrahan, gen
eral manager of the Louisville and Nash
ville railroad, has resigned to take the posi
tion of assistant general manager of the
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, vice E.
Gallop. Louisville and Nashville officials
refuse either to affirm or deny the report.
It is generally believed to be true.
A special from Memphis confirms the
tatement that C. P, Huntington has prob
ably purchased the Memphis and Little
Rock railroad. The special says: “It is
currently rumored here that C. P. Hunting
ton has purchased the Memphis and Little
Rock railroad, and will uso it as a south
western feeder for the Mississippi valley
system.”
Col. U. B. Harrold, vice-president of the
Savannah and Western railway, has in
formed the Americus Republican that all
hope for the proposed Eden-Americus short
line is past, and that the work is now
practically abandoned. The threatening
aspect of Georgia’s solons killed it, and it is
now dead and buried beyond hope of
resurrection. The engineering corps, which
has been in the field for several weeks past
locating tbe route, was recalled to Americus
Monday night and disbanded. The entire
route had been surveyed, and the line bad
been located as far as Vienna, the county
seat of Dooly, thirty miles distant,
from Americus. The Republican savs of
the failure to go on with the work: “The
loss of this line to Americus is greatly to be
regretted. It not only put us within five
hours ride of Savannah, but gave us a
short and direct line to the sea for the
transportation of cotton and freights of all
kinds —far superior in every point to the
long and circuitous route now followed.”
Col. Harrold did not think that the aban
donment of the Eden - Americus
route would have any effect upon
the building of the Buena Vista
extension to Columbus. That line is almost
completed, and within the next thirty days,
or thereabout*, trains will bo running
through to Birmingham. He regrets ex
ceedingly, though, t hat necessity compelled
the abandoning of the work on the Savan
nah e id of the line, a ; he considers that of
far more benefit to Americas in the way of
reduced freights and convenience generally
than tho Birmingham line will be.
i I I lll^——s I !■■■ II ■ i ——hum i mi
K AIN IT.
Auli-liflj liit.
If you wish to pay high
prices forever for Kaiuit, then
buy from the “Sole Agents of
the Great kainit Trust, ’’ but
if you want to beat this mo
nopoly, then buy from us.
We are ‘‘lndependent Deal
ers, ” and propose to remain
so.
BALDWIN FERTILIZER CO.,
SAVANNAH, GA.
Btat*
or
Wzathm.
SPORTING GOODS.
til NS. ~~
AMMUNITION,
SPORTING GOODS.
FOR SALE BY
EDWARD LOVELL’S SONS,
155 Broughton Street.
IKON WORKS.
McDonough & Ballautyue,
IRON FOUNDERS,
Macbinisis. Boiler Makers and Ulacksisiths,
manufacturer* or—-
STATIONARY and PORTABLE ENGINES,
VKHTIUAL and TOP RUNNING CORN
MILLS, SUGAR MILLS and VANS.
AGENTS for Alert and Union Injector*, tbe
slmplost and most effective on tue market;
Gullutl Light Draft Magnolia Cotton Gin, the
beat In the market
411 order* promptly attended to. Send for
Prlne I,tt.
G. H. REMSHART.
Real Estate Agent,
118 Bryan Street Rear Office.
MARRIAGES.
VIV I K(jCKP.RA-i'F.TB' >£] -
Savannah, on Wednesday. Dec. 12th. 1883, by
M. F. Molina, Esq., Justice of the Peace. Mr.
James T. Vinci egcerra and Miss Amv Pet-Bois.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
GRlFFlN.—Friends and acquaintance of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Griffin will attend the funeral
of their son Lester, at their residence, on Fifth
street, between Whitaker and Bull, at 3 o'clock
THIS AFTERNOON.
MEETINGS.
MEETING OF STOCK HOLDERS.^
Central It. R. and Banking Cos. of Georgia, 1
Savannah, Ga., Dec. sth, 1888. f
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of
this Company will take place at the Banking
House, in Savannah, on FRIDAY, December
21st. at 11 o’clock a. m. Stockholders and their
families will be passed free over the Company's
road to the meeting, from the 18th to tbe 21st,
inclusive, and will be passed free returning
from the 21st to the 23rd. inclusive, on presen
tation of their stock certificates to the con
ductors. T. M. CUNNINGHAM. Cashier.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ad'-erttsemenU inserted under "Special
Tiotiers' inti be charged jl 00 u Square each
insertion.
mvv.ws: '
2,500 BUNCHES
FINE YELLOW FRUIT
In Store and Arriving by Every Steamer.
This Fruit is Contracted for and has got to GO:
MAKE OR LOSE.
GO IT MUST!
WE DEFY COMPETITION.
WE DEFY OPPOSITION.
BAX AXAS ! BAX AXAS ! BAXAX AS 1
J. S. COLLINS & CO.,
138 Congress Street.
XVE NOTIFY ALL OFOI R
PATRONS AND CUSTOMERS
Thai the Fire at Our Warehouse X’esteriiay
Will in
NO WISE INTERRUPT
Our business, as we have rented another ware
house, and are now receiving Cotton as if no
fire had occurred.
WE SOLICIT TOUR CONTINUED SHIPMENTS.
BALDWIN & CO.
TURKEYS! TURKEYS!
CHICKENS! CHICKENS!
1,000
POUNDS TENNESSEE DRESSED TURKEYS
AND CHICKENS.
VERY’ CHEAP.
J. S. COLLINS & CO.,
138 Congress Street.
TURKEYS! TIRKEYs!
FRESH KILLED TURKEYS,
CHOICE, AT
L. PPTZEL’S.
BANANAS! BAN ANAS!
IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT,
AT LOW PRICES, AT
L. PPTZEL’S.
NOTICE.
All bills against the British steamshp BEN
BRACK must lie presented at our office by 12
o’clock, noon, THIS DAY. or payment will be
debarred. WILDER t'O., Agents.
XOTICE.
All persons are cautioned against harboring
or trusting any of tho crew of tbe British
steamship CARN BREA, as neither the Captain
nor Consignees will be responsible for any debts
contracted by them.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD, Consignees.
NOTICE.
All persons are cautioned against harboring
or trusting any of the crew of the German steam
ship DONAR, as neither the Captain nor Con
signees will be responsible for any debts con
tracted by them.
RICHARDSON ft BARNARD. Consignees.
NOTICE.
Neither the Captain nor Consignees of the
German bark FELIX MENDELSSOHN, Fr.
Fretwurst, Master, will be responsible for any
debts contracted by her crew.
AMERICAN TRADING SOCIETY. Lim„
Consignees.
NOTH K.
Neither the Captain nor Consignees of the
German bark VALPARAISO, W. Ahrens, Mas
ter, will be responsible for any debts contracted
by her crew.
AMERICAN TRADING SOCIETY, Lim.,
Consignees.
NOTICE.
Savannah, Ga., Doc. 13, 1883.
A meeting of the F.xecutive Committee of the
Democratic Party of Chatham County will be
held at the Court House on TUESDAY, 18th
inst., at 8 p. si., to receive the report of Investi
gating Committee.
WALTER O. CHARLTON, Chairman.
J. F. Brooks, Secretary.
NOTICE TO CITY COURT JURORS.
The Traverse Jurors of the City Court need
not appear until TUESDAY, Dec. IStli, at 10
o’clock A. M.
By order of Judge Harden.
P. M, RUSSELL.
Clerk City IiOUIt of Savannah.
FOR IMMOTANT SHERIFF.
Not me, hut my fried oysters. Call and vote
at 149 Congress street. Soliciting the votes of
my friends and patrons, 1 am. your.’.
C. K. GRAHAM.
DIVIDEND.
Centra i, R. R. and Bambino Cos. or Georoia. i
Savannah, Ga., Dec. 6th, 1888. t
A dividend of Four Dollars per share from the
earnings of lids Company and its litiiendeuclcs
haa been declared, payable on nmf after the
21st inst.. to the Stockholders of record this day.
The Transfer hooks of the Coniftanv will he
Closed from TO-DAY until Jan. 7th. except on
Dec. 20th and 27tb. when they will be opened.
T. M. CUNNINGHAM. Cashier.
notice.
Tut: Merchants' Nat’i, Bank op Savannah, (
Savannah, Ga., Doc. 9, 1888. |
The annual election for Directors of this Bank
will beheld at the Hanking llmm> onTUES
DAY, Jan. 8, 1889, between the hour* of 12 and
1 o’clock. THOH. GADSDEN. Cashier.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS?'"'''
Central R. K. and Banking Cos. or Geor-
Savannah. Ga.. Dec. sth 1833 ■
An election for thirteen Director* to maaa-.
the affairs of this Company for the ensure
year will be held at the Banking House i n
vannab. MONDAY’, the seventh dayofJanua-v
1889, between the hours of 10 o'clock a x a
2 o'clock p. h. Stockholders and their fatniljo,
will be passed free over the Company 's road t,
attend tbe election from the 4th to tba Tth
January, inclusive, and be passed free return
ing from the :tb to tbe 10th January, inclusive
on presentation of their stock certificates to
the conductors.
T. M, CUNNINGHAM. Cashier
TO THE PUBLIC] *
Ail persons are cautioned against purchasin.
that tract of land in Chatham County Geor
immediately south of the extended' limits of
the city of Savannah, known as the BRlNrtr
TRACT, containing One Hundred and 'seven
Acres, more or less, bounded on the north hv
Estill Avenue, east by Waters Road, south hi
lands of Barstow, and west by lands of Gen 4
R. Lawton, as I have made a contract for the
purchase thereof, and intend to apply to the
courts for a specific performance of the cm,
Pact. J. h. ESTILL
Savannah, Aug. 30, 18SS. u
FOR ORDINARY]
I respectfully announce to my friends and th
voters of Chatham county that I will be a can
didate for ORDINARY’ at the election to be held
on JANUARY 2d, and will be grateful for your
votes and support. P. J. O’CONNOR.
IMPORTANT TO BUYERS.
My Holiday Display is something you can't
afford to miss. Call early and get a bargain.
N. T. PIKE, Pharmacist,
Corner South Broad and Jefferson streets.
for ordinary.
To my Friends and Fellow Citizen's of Chat
ham County:
I respectfully announce myself as a candidate
for re-election to the office of ORDINARY of
Chatham County at the election to be held on
the 2nd day of JANUARY next, and kindly
solicit your votes and influence.
HAMPTON L- FERRH.L
DON’T BE DECEIVED.
Ask for ULMER’S LIVER CORRECTOR, &
safe and reliable medicine, and take no other.
I have introduced Dr. B. F. ULMER’S LIVER
CORRECTOR in my practice, and find that it
gives general satisfaction. The best evidenoo
of the estimation in which it is held is the fact
that persons trying it once Invariably return
for another bottle, recommending it at the
same time to their friends.
G. A. PENNY, M. D., Cedar Key, Fla
I have found ULMER'S LIVER CORRECTOR
to act like a charm in torpid liver, etc.
D. O. C. HEERY’, M. D„ Atlanta, Ga
WEDDINGS.
Wedding invitations and cards printed or en
graved at the shortest notice and in the latest
styles. We carry an extensive and well selected
stock of fine papers, envelopes and cards es
pecially for such orders. Samples sent on ap
plication. Morning News Printing House,
Savannah, Ga.
AMUSEMENTS.
SAVANNAH THEATER
ONE NIGHT, SATURDAY, DEC. la
RETURN OF THE TRIO OF FUN MAKERS,
MILLS. HENSHAW AND
TEN BROECK,
Accompanied by a Select Cast of Actors,
Vocalists and Comedians.
20 IN ALL 20
Presenting the Most T-aughable Operatic Ex
travaganza You Ever Saw,
Two 0!d Cronies,
Replete With Pungent Wit. Brimful of Spark
ling Musical Gems. New and Magnificent
Costumes. New Special Scenery, Etc.
IF YOU CAN’T LAUGH, STAY AWAY.
Seats on sale at Davis Bros. Next attraction,
Lavenia Shannon, Dec. 17 and 18.
CIGARS.
THE AMERICAN TRAVELER
, IS STRICTLY A
Long Havana Filler Cigar.
THE BEST 5 CENT CIGAR
Ever Put on the Market.
AT WHOLESALE BY
RLESER & STERN.
MACHINERY.
J. W. TYNAN,
ENGINEER and MACHINIST,
SAVANNAH. GEORGIA.
Comer West Broad and Indian Street*
All kinds of machinery, boileka.
Etc., made and repaired. STEAM PUMEK
GOVERNORS. INJECTORS AND SltA*
WATER FITTINGS of all kind* for sals.
CORNICES.
CHAS. A. COX,
4C BARNARD ST., SAVANNAH. GA..
—MANUFACTURER or—
GALVANIZED IKON CORNICE-
AND
TIN HOOFING IN ALL ITS BRAN®
Estimate* for city or country work prompt
furnished „ . ..-..m0
Agent for the celebrated Swedish
Agent for Walter'* Patent Tin Shingle*