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BARNETTS LAST SLEEP.
OEN. PHIL COOK TO BE HIS SUC
CESSOR IN OFFICE.
The Governor and All the State House
Officials Escort the Body to the
Depot—Public Business Suspended—
Military Appointments.
Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 3. — The remains of
the late Secretary of State Barnett were
taken to Milledgeville tins afternoon, where
they will be buried to-.norrow. Tna gov
overnor this morning issued 'an order offi
cially ana tmeiug the death, directing that
the state-house offices he closed on the day
of the funeral, and appointing the follow
ing officials as an escort to accompany the
body to Milledgeville: School Commissioner
Hook, Librarian Milledge, As istant Agri
cultural Commissioner Waddell, Treasurer
Hardeman and Controller W right. The
two last named were unable to go. The
governor and all the state-house officials
accompanied the remains from Secretary
Barnett’s residence to the depot.
GKN. THIL COOK TO SU< CEKD IIIM.
The day before Secretary Barnett's death
he asked the governor, uho lia t
calied to see him, whom lie would
ap|>oint secretary in the event, the
illness from which he was sufforiug
should prove his iast. The governor
answered that Gen. Phil Cook bad occurred
to him as the proper man to fill the vacancy,
and Col. Barnett said he would rather have
his friend Gen. Cook succeed him than any
man in Georgia. So Gen. Cook’s appoint
ment has been since Saturday contingent
only on the death of Secretary Barnett.
Executive Secretary Nisbott has, however,
qualified as temporary secretary of state, in
order that tbe gn at seal might not, even
fora short time, lie without nn authorized
custodian, and he performed his first official
act to-day.
GEN. cook’s record.
Gen. Philip Cook was born in Twiggs
county in ISI7, and is consequently ah ut
73 years old. He attended the University
of Virginia, and began the practice of lew
ill Forsyth in IS to. He ran a farm in
Sumter county for several years, and tbe 1
removed to Americus, where he Ims since
resided. He next represented Sumtarcounty
in the state Senate. He entered the confed
erate service as a volunteer in the Fourth
Georgia regiment in 1861, and was suc
cessively adjutant, lieutenant colonel, and
brigadier general. Ho took part in the
principal battle of the Army of Northern
Virginia, and was severely wounded
at Malvern Hill and Chancellors
ville. At Petersburg lie was
wounded ami captured. He was kept
in prison until 18t>5, and was then paroled.
He was a member of the constitutional
convention of 1865. He was elected from
the Third congressional district to the
Forty-3>coDd congress,• hut was denied his
seat under the existing laws. His political
disabilities having been romoved by the
general amnesty act, he was elected and
served in the Forty-third, Forty-fourth,
Forty-fifth, Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh
sessi >ns of congress, when Judge Crisp
sucooeded hitn. Gen. Cook was one of the
commissioners who built the new oapitol
and who made a national reputation for
honesty and economy.
COMMISSIONS TO MILITARY MEN.
Commissions were issued t'vday to J. F.
Bro 'ks as captain, Robert 8. Mell as first
lieutenant, and Robert P. Lovell as second
lieutenant of the Savannah Cadets; Capt.
E. I’. Miller of the Liberty Independent
Troop, Lieut. Col. Elliott of the First regi
ment of Georgia Cavalry; P. W. Mel
drini, first major: and Capt. T. 8. \V T ylley,
Jr., of the Mclntosh Light Dragoons, the
spc >nd major elect, were ordered to report
for examination to Lieut. Col. William Gar
rard of the Third battalion.
WAYCROSS’ MAYOR DEAD.
Er. A. A. Carswell Succumbs to Over
work and Loss of Sleop.
Waycross, Ga„ Feb. 3.—Dr. A. A.
Carswell, a prominent physician, and
mayor of this city, breathed his la3t to
night, surrounded by his family and a
number of friends. Early this evening it
was announced that ho could not survive
the night, and his residence was besieged
with anxious friends until 11:85 o’clock,
when his spirit took its flight. He had been
very hard at work during the last two
■weeks, and last Thursday night went to
his home completely prostrated from loss of
sleep and excessive night work. No serious
results were anticipated, however, until
this morning, when ho was taken with a
severe chili, from which time he declined
gradually.
A SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Dr. Carswell was a native of Burke
county, was 38 years old, and had a bright
future. He was elected mayor of Waycross
in 1889, and was re-elected in 1890, and to
his enterprising administration is largely
due the city’s present prosperity. He leaves a
■wife, two children and a large family con
nec’ion. Waycross has lost one of her best
citizens. The funeral will probably bo the
largest in the history of the city. He was
a prominent member of the Knights of
Pythias and Odd Fellows, and also of the
■Waycross Rifles.
A LAWYER IN DISGRACE.
Bela Charged With Theft and Ruin
ing His Sister-in-Law.
Albany, Ga., Feb. 3. —The At’its and
Advertiser will contain to-morrow morn
ing a dispatch from its special correspond
ent at Isabella, Worth county, saying that
W. W. Corbett, who has been well known in
Worth county as a lawyer of that dace, is
no longer a citizen of Georgia. He
is at present located nt Bird’s Point,
Mississippi county, Missouri. Corbett’,
it is alleged, became criminally inti
mate wita his young sister-in-law.
Next, it is charged, he stole nearly S3OO
from Col. W. A Harris of Isabella and then
fled. Col. Harris has a detective shadowing
him, but is undecided as to the advisability
of having him brought back for prosecu
tion.
CAR BREAKERS CAUGHT.
A Conductor of the Louisville and
Waclley Road Plays Detective.
Louisville, Ga., Feb. 3.—Capt. W. J.
Bell, a conductor on the Louisville and
Wadley railroad, brought two negro boys
named Jim Cooper and Ned Smith up on
the train with him to-day, and lodged them
in jail. lie has been looking for them since
Jan. 3. They broke into one of his b x cars
at Wadley and carried off a box of
merchandise belonging to E. W. McCartv
of this town. Capt. Bell heard that they
were at Barton, and worn, for them at
once. He caught oue that morning and the
other he captured yesterday. The con
ductor brought up another young negro
whom he caught in Wadley this afternoon.
This one is also charged with tires king into
a railroad car at Wadley on Jan. 30.
A Brakeman Killed at Rome.
Rome, Ga., Feb. 3.—This afternoon, at
the Koine and Decatur and -pot in north
Rome, William Cos Wen, a colored brake
man. was killed. Cowen was coupling
freight cars. Two cars o£ different sizes
were being coupled and the <• uolmgs
missed, one g lug above tbe other.* The
car.-, came together and mushed Cowen so
badly tnat he never sjioke afterwards. He
died in a short time.
An Editor's Farewell.
Albany, Ga., Feb. 3.—J. 8. Davis, the
retiring editor, banqueted the entire force
of the Mews and Advertiser last night
VV W. Turner, the present editor, in !■'
half ol the employe* of the paper, presented
Mr. Davis with a beautiful silver berry
bowl, on which was iugraved: “To
J. K. Davis, from the Employes of the Meu s
nnd Advertiser.”
FIRE AT COLUMBUS.’
The Dye House of the Fag-le and Phenix
Mills Damaged.
CoLl mbcs.Ga., Feb. 3. —This morning at
j 8 o’clock an alarm of fire was turned in
j from box 13. The department responded
promptly and found the third story of the
j dye house of the Eagle and I‘honix mills in
1 flames. For three hours and a half the
firemen lought desperately, an i at 10:39
o’clock the tap “fire nut" was sounded.
; The fire was earned hv a hot journal
ion the elevator, and communicated
j itself to the dye stuffs, yarns, etc., whe-o it
| burned stubbornly. About forty ope stives
1 were in the building and ail escajvu injury.
The loss is estimated by the officers of the
j factory at SB,OOO, and consists of dye stuffs,
i yarns, pipey and injury to the building.
The bail ling an 1 its contents are insured
for $50,090 in the Mutual of Providence.
The tire will not cause a stoppage of the
mills, and will only throw a few hands out
of employment.
FLORIDA 3 BENATOR3HIP.
Hon. John F. Dunn of Ocala May be
In the Race.
Tallahassee,- Fla., Feb. 3. — Hon.
John F. Dunn of Ocala is not only
oue of the most brainy and enter
prising busiuess men in Florida,” said
a prominent citizen of South Florida
to a Morning News reporter this morning,
“hut he is ambitious. Dunn wont into this
phosphate business with the determination
of besoming a millionaire, and, in all prob
ability, he nas already passed the first mil
lie i notch. It is pretty generally thought
in South Florida tuat Dunn will be a can
didate for United States senator in the next
legislature, and if lie is Senator Call will
have hard work to down him."
“But Henutor Call is putting in soma
heavy work for re-election,” said the re
porter.
“But how about the other aspirants?”
“Well, Hammond of Orlaiulo is develop
ing some strength in his immediate baili
wick; then there is Talliaferro of Jackson
ville. He is not making much noise, but
he is possibly tno strongest opponent Call
will have: that is, leaving out Uuuu.”
"But there are others —”
“Yes, I know, but the other aspirants
won t amount to anything in the fight. The
man who defeats Senator Call will have to
spend considerable money—that is, in a
legitimate way, of course. There is going
to be the hottest faction fight in the next
campaign that Florida over w itnessed.”
MONTI OELLO MENTION.
Mumps Among the Belleß-Shoot of
the Gun Clubs.
Monucello, Fla., Feb. 3. —Owing to
the increased attendance at the Jefferson
academy. Miss Emmie Turnbull, one of
Moutieello’s most accomplished young
ladies, has been engaged to give special
lessons. The school now numbers about 130.
Mumps! mumps! mumps! has been the
cry among the young ladies of our town for
the past month or two. Its vents now that
the disease has about exhausted its material.
The gttn clubs of Thomasville and M >nti
cello will have their final contest here on
Fell. 13, for the beautiful cup. The home
team is iu fine trim, and, as usual, wo ex
pect to take away the first prize. Aftor the
shooting, a concert ami german will bo
given at the St. Klino.
Sanford’s Election.
Sanford, Fla., Feb. 3.—At the munici
pal election held here to-day the entire
democratic ticket was elected by majorities
ranging from thirty-eight to sixty-six. Dr.
J. J. Harris, late postmaster, was the demo
cratic candidate for mayor, and defeated H.
S. Sanford, Jr., the republican candidate,
by sixty-six majority. There is great re
joicing, and cannon are booming.
Base Ball at Callahan.
Callahan, Fla.,Feb. 3. -The Florida Cen
tral and I‘eniusular railroad employes chal
lenged the Savannah, Florida and "Western
men for a game of ball to-day. The game
resulted in a score of 5 to 3 iu favor of the
Savannah, Florida and Western nine.
Shoe Dealers Assign.
Augusta, Ga., Feb. B.—The shoe house
of Frank A. Calhoun made an asugnineut
to-day. William E. Keenor is the assignee.
The liabilities are $9,090, and the nominal
assets the same amount.
Sandersvllle Against More Taxation.
Sandkrsville, GA.,Feb. 8 —Theelection
for the privilege of taxation for augmenting
the public school fund was defeated by four
votes.
“THE CITY OF GEMS.”
Precious Stones Fasily Found by In
dolent Natives of Ceylon.
Prom the Ceylon Observer.
Ratnapura, the city of gems, is the center
of a district twenty or thirty miles square,
in almost all of which a stratum of gravel
six feot to twenty feet under the surface
exists. Throughout tins area gem pits are
to lie seen near the villages, some being
worked now, others being abandoned.
The natives work there in companies of
six or eight, aud pay a rupee per mail per
month for the privilege of working a cer
tain allotmout, where they begin by mark
ing off a square of about teu feet. After
removing about three feet of soil the sound
ing rod, a piece of iron about half au inch
in diameter aud six foot long, is used to
sound for gravel. If successful thedigginu
is begun iu earnest till about four feet deep’
On the second day gravel is taken out by
bnskets handed from one man to another
till ail within the square is excavated.
Should the miners find the soil fairly firm
at the bottom of the pit they tunnel all
around for about two feet, drawing out the
gravel and sending it up also to be" heaped
with the rest, which usually completes the
work of the second day, a watchman
remaining near it all night. Oil the third
day it is all washed in wicker baskets by a
circular jerking motion, which throws out
all the surplus light stone and rubbish, till
a good quantity of heavy gravel is left in
the bottom, which is carefully examined.
There is hardly a basketful tliat does not
contain some gems of inferior value, which
are usually sold by the pound for about
nine rupees. Should no valuable stones be
found another pit is sunk, and so on until
one or two, perhaps three really valuable
gems are unearthed, when the work is
stopped aud the whole party goes off to
Ratnapura with the prizes. If those are
worth, say a few thousand rupees, they are
kept secret, and ouiy shown to one or two
men of money, who make the owners an
advauce and look after the custody of the
precious st mes.
Then they gamble and drink for some
time till another advance becomes necos
siy, arid so on uatil half the value is
obtained. Then the party, with the
mortgagee, proceeds to Columb or ltalutura,
where rich Moorish traders are summond to
purchase, aud the gems sxm find their way
to Loudon. The general public know
nothing about these transactions, and valu
able gems are never heard of in Ceylon, and
scarcely see the light of day till thev reach
Bond street. The natives have a great fear
of exposing their fiuds till they are sold, and
they have most extraordinary superstitions
ideas about showing them.
This system has been in vogue for
centuries past. It is only occasionally one
hears of any native having enterprise
enough to dig a few feet below the first
gravel to see, if bi sounding, a second bed
of gravel is within reach, for they fear the
expense of bailiug out water, which in
creases as the greater depth is atmined,
although the second gravel is well kuowu
to be much richer than the first.
Don't Experiment
With the throat and lungs. Baker’s Pure
Cod Liver Oil or Baker’s Emulsion. All
druggists.
TIIF, MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1890.
GOTHAM'S CLOSED BANKS.
THE BIXTH NATIONAL AUTHOR
IZED TO RESUME.
Mr. Leland Re-elected to its Presi
dency nnd Pays in $280,000 -The
State Authorities Prevent a Resump
tion at the Equitable, Though it is
Ready to do So.
New York, Feb. 8. — As early as 10
o’clock this morning there were at least 290
augry depo t irs of the Lenox Hill Bank
around that structure. Tne fact that the
bank statement of the bank examiner was
not forthcoming as promised caused addi
tional discontent. Many of the depositors
formed themselves into groups and har
angued each other on the situation. The
all around inclination s mme 1 to be that the
depositors must act. In a short time three
distinct factions called as many special
meetings, but after a while it
was thought better to hold
bu* ono meeting, which was soon in session.
Tiie dcp-sibirs to-day wero not at all us
good humora l a; they had tieon on the pre
ceding days, as their hones had descended
to despair.
Broker Pell left Ludlow street jiilat 10
o’clock for the United States building, to
await the result of the hunt of his friends
for bail, or a motion to have it reduced.
THE EQUITABLE NOT OPENED.
It was expected that the Equitable Bank
would be opened this morniug, but there
wns a hitch in the proceedings. At an early
hour tbe cashier of the bank and the clerks
were on the sidewalk, as well as a number
of depositors with their bank books ar.d
checks. Examiner Trenholm stood behind
the iron gate and refused admittance to
everybody. Tbe cashier of the
U' stern National Bank drove up to the
Equitable and stood for some time talking
with Mr. Trenholm, but Mr. Trenholm told
him thut lie (Mr. Trenholm) was acting
under the orders of tlie attorney general ot
the state and could not let anybody into the
bank without a written order.
A SIAN WITH MONEY KEPT OUT.
At about 11 o’clock President. Jordan of
the Western National Bank came to the
bank with a large satchel, which contained
cash to pay off the depositors, but he was
refused admittance by Mr. Trenholm. lie
trust to convince the latter that his object
was to furnish the necessary money to pay
the depositors anti put tho bank on its feet
again, but failed to get in, aud went away
iu anything but an amiable frame of mind.
Shortly afterward Jacob Tallmann, pres
ident of the Equitable, and 8. T. Meyer
walked up to the do >r of Lite bank and pro
tested against the nctio lof Mr. Trenholm.
Mr. Moyer said that tho state authorities
were exceeding their authority in the whole
matter. He declared that they were trying
to hinder the stockholders from open
ing the bank, and that they were
too anxious to have a receiver
appointed and give some politician a posi
tion. He alleged that ho and .Mr. Tallman
wore ready to pnt up the money to pay off
the depositors on Friday last at 10:45
o’clock, a) they had agreed, but said that
Mr. Trenholm had refu ed to allow it. Oil
being asked as to the last statement, Mr.
Trenholm said that iL was false.
CONDITION OF TIIE BANK.
In an interview Mr. Jordan said the posi
tion of affairs at the Equitable bank was
now excellent. The cancellation of $150,-
000 iu certified checks whic l had bee i
given in payment of t ie missing bonds and
the payment of its over-drafts had reduced
the liabilities of the bank to $31,000,
of which SIO,OOO is held bv the
directors and their friends, leaving $150,000
due to depositors. To pay this amount
there is $ 150,000 assets. The bank was
amply able to continue its business if it
should bo permitted by tho state authorities
to do so, and Mr. Jordan believed that the
necessary consent would be obtained to-day,
and tho bank be open for business to-morrow
morning.
The Sixth National Bank to-dny electe 1
anew board of directors and restored Mr.
Leland to the presidency. Air Lelatid paid
into the batik $289,001, and it has beau au
thorized to resume business.
Bank-wreckers Claasson and Fell spent
most of tho day iu tho office of the United
States marshal, waiting for bail. They
were visited by several friends and their
counsel, but did not secure bail. In the af
ternoon they were returned to jail.
CAROLINA’S GREEN BONDS.
The Order Directing Their Tender
Issued at the Court's Request.
Charleston, 8. C., Feb. 3.™ lt lias been
developed in the matter of the tender by
Receiver Chamberlain of the coupons of the
green bonds for taxes due the state that tho
order oi the court directing the receiver to
purchase the coupons was signed UDon the
receiver’s petition. On Jan. 18, Lord <N
Hyde of this city, on behalf cf tho first
mortgage bondholders, filed a petition in
the United States circuit court, in which
they say that tho .order iu question was
made on Mr. Chamberlain's petition unver
ified,and that after making the order nt > copy
was ever served on the petitioners or their
attorneys. Lord & Hyde say they only
heard of the order by accident. The peti
tioners ask that all the orders issued iu the
case be annulled, and give notice to the re
ceiver that they will make such a motion
before J udge Bond at the April term of the
circuit court.
EDWIN FORREST.
Joseph Jefferson's Recollections of
the Great Actor.
Joseph Jefferson’s recollections of Bid win
Forrest (forming a part of “Tho Autobiog
raphy of Joseph Jefferson”) is ono of the
entertaining features of the midwinter
number of the Century Magazine. Four
portraits of the famous tragedian accom
pany the articles—two representing bun in
costume and two ns be appeared off the
stage.
Mr. Jefferson describes Forrest as a hand
some fellow, with the form of an Apollo
and strength of a Hercules; his deep musical
voice under perfect control, aud, in
pathetic scones, full of tears.
“During my long professional life I met
him frequently,” adds Mr. Jefferson, “and
1 should say that much of his utihappiness—
for he was a very unhappy limn—came
from an irritable temper, under little con
trol.”
“At the conclusion of the Richmond en
gagement,” writes Mr. Jefferson, “the com
pany journeyed to Washington, where we
wore to open with Forrest as ‘Jletamora’—a
character that he detested, and oue that the
public admired. Forrest was always in a
state of intense irritutn n during the rehear
sal and performance of this drama. Irregu
larities that he would have overlooked
under ordinary circumstances were now
magnified to an enormous size, so that when
he donned the buckskin shirt and stuck the
hunting knife of the Amo: icau savage m
bis wampum belt he was ready to scalp any
offending actor who dared to cross his path.
The copper-colored liquid with which he
stained his cheeks might literally have been
called ‘war paint.’
“At the rehearsal the poor property man,
old Jako Search, got into a dreadful state
of nervousness, aud everything went wrong.
The tragedian naturally 'held me, us sta ”e
manager, responsible for these accidents,
particularly as the unlucky Jake w uki
conceal himself behind set pieces, or myste
riously disappear through traps as each
mishap occurred. In the midst of this
dreadful confusion, principally brougut
about by bis own ill humor, Forrest turned
on me, saving that ho would not act that
night, and strode out of the theater. I hur
ried through the front of the house, and
beading him off in the alley addressed him,
as nearly ns I can remember, in the folio w
iug words:
"‘Mr. Forrest, before you decide upon
this step, let me state an important fact
that perhaps has not crossed your mind.’
He saw I was iu earnest, and stepped short
to listen, as I resumed: ‘Mr. " Ford, the
manager, is absent, sc I must take his re
sponsibility to the public on myself. The
blunders on tie stage this m irning have
been unfortunate, perhaps culpable, but
you must pardon me for saying that ycur
excited manner and somewhat unreason
able demur ds have contributed not a little
to con fuse the company and bring about
this disorder. Be toat as it may, there is
another and still more important matter to
<• insider. Every seat in the theater h takui
for to-night; the audience will crowd the
house iu expectation of a great dramatic
treat, to which they have been looking for
ward lor some time.
“ 'lf you decline to act, and so break
y ur contract v-ith tho public, what course
is left for me? Why,, only this: L must
wait for tbe vast concourse of people to as
semble, and then go before them and ex
plain tne reason of your non-appearance. I
shall have to make a clear statement, of the
case, and say that you hav e refused to act
because there wero some slight discrepan
cies and irregularities in cho re.ieareai. Ihe
public art*, y,,u know, quite unreasonable
when their diversion is cnecked, and it is
likely that they will be indignant at the
disappointment, failing t” see the reason as
dearie as you may have done. Now, con
si ler tor a moment. Under them c.rcuni
stances will it not be more magnanimous in
you to overlook the shortcomings aud go
on with the rehearsal!’
“He paused for a moment and said: ‘1
will not go back to the rehearsal. lam too
much excited, and my presence on the stage
now will only make matters worse; but if
you will ioe that details are attended to, I
will act to-night.’
“I promised to do so, and we parted. I
wan only too glad to get rid of him on those
terms in Ins then intemperat * state of mind.
1 wertt back to the stage, and dismissed the
rehearsal, cautioning the actO's to do what
they could Vo rentier the night’s perform
ance creditable. I now began to bunt up
the delinquent and frightened prop rty
maa, Jake Search —an appropriate name
ti i a fellow who needed so.much looking
after-and discovered him biding under a
pile of old scenery. ‘ls he go ie!’ said
Search. ‘Yos,’ I answered, ‘but be will re
turn to-night; so see that your properties
ere in good condition, or he will be tho
death of you.’
"The night cimo and matters progressed
favorably until the council scene. One of
the characters here, being overcome with
nervousness, reversed liis questions to Meta
mora, giving the wrong lines, and of course
receiving an absurd auswer. The audience,
recognizing tbe confusion of the dialogue,
began to laugh, and of course this made
matters worse. The act terminates with
the Indian’s great speech, ‘From the east to
the west, from the north to the south, the
loud cry of vengeance shall bo heard,’ and
here ho hurls his knifo iuto tho center of
the stage, where it quivers a defiance as tho
curtain falls. In bis a oeer and excitement
the blade failed to stick in the stage and
bounded into the orchestra, the handle
hitting tho doublo bass player on the top of
iiis head, which was as innocent of hair as a
billiard ball, so as tho curtain came down
the old follow was stamping about and
rubbing bis bald pate, to the delight of the
audience.
“1 realized now that tho'storm had burst
in earnest, and that a total wreck would
soon follow. Knowing that 1 could not
avert the catastrophe, and having rio desire
to face tho tragedian’s wrath, like a politic,
but disloyal captain, I deserted t isbipand
went in front to see it go dow . Byron
says of a battle, ‘O, what a sight to see him
who has no friend or brother there i’ to
which Prentice adds: ‘and is not ther •'
himself.’ The latter was now my case. I
was not tliore myself, and I did not intend
to be, so from tbe secure corner of an upper
private box I watched the progress of the
most disastrous performce I had ever seon.
“As the curtain rises on the last a't the
tribe of Jletamora should rush throi ,gh the
woods as tlieir leader culls them; but by
this time the braves were so frightened that
they had become demoralized, ami as the
foremost rushed through the opening in tne
woods Ida long bow got crosswise between
two trees. This not only precipitated the
redskin over it, but the entire tribe fol
lowed, tumbling head over heels into the
middle of the stage. I trembled now lest
the ‘big Injun’ would refuse to put in an
appearance. At iast, to iny relief, the au
dience quieted down, and Forrest strode
upon the stage. If I remember the story,
at this point Metamora’s wife and children
had been stolen aw-av and murdered. His
pathos was fine, and by bis magnificent
acting be reduced his audience to attention
and enthusiasm. AU was now going well,
and I looked forward to a happy termina
tion of the play, which I was thankful to
know had nearly reachol its climax.
“A funeral pile of burning faggots was
then brought on, at which some Dale face
was to be sacrificed. The two Indians in
charge of this mysterious looking article
set it down so unsteadily that a large
sponge, saturated with flaming alcohol,
tumbled off and rolled down the stage, leav
ing a track of fire in its wake. ‘Put it out!’
said Forrest, ‘put it out!’ whereupon toe
two Indians went down on thsir knees and
began to blow alternately in a seesaw way,
singeing each other’s eyebrows at every
puff. The audieuco could not stand this
comical picture, and began to break forth
in laughter. ‘Let the theater burn!’ roared
Forrest.
“At last one tall Indian, supposed to be
second in command, majestically waved off
the two who were blowing, and stamped his
foot with force and diguitv upon tho
flaming sponge, at which a perfect fountain
of burning alcohol spouted up his leather
legs. He caught fire, tried to put himself
out, rubbing and jumping about frantically,
and at last danced off the stage in the most
comical' agony. Forrest made a furious
exit; tho curtain was dropped, and the
Fublic, in perfect good nature, dispersed.
mingled with the crowd as it went forth,
and I never saw an audience, at the end of
a five act comedy, wreathed in such
smiles.”
DOM PEDRO’S GRANDSON,
A Berlin Correspondent Declares He
is Confined in a Mad House.
Berlin Letter to Mew York Tribune.
Troubles and sorrows are falling thick
on the venerable white hairs of
poor old Pom Pedro of Brazil. Barely
two months have elapsed siuce he lost
tho throne which he had occupied for
over fifty years, and was driven forth to
spend the remainder of his old age in exile.
Since then he has lost his personal fortune,
aud has been rendered dependent upon the
bounty of his relatives; he has lost his fath
ful and devoted wife, without even having
the consolation of being present at her
death to bid lier a final farewell, aud uow
he has lost—worse than lost—his favorite
grandson. Prince Augustus of Saxe-Co
burg, whom, until the birth of the little
boys of tho Countess d’Eu, he had always
considered as the heir to his throne.
Princo Augustus was a handsome
young fellow, who, as an officer of
the Brazilian navy, spent several weeks in
New York three years ago. The shock
caused by his grandfather’s deposition and
the circumstances connected therewith, to
gether with au illness brought on by his be
ing forced to embark with insufficient
clothing when ho left B azil with the em
peror, have combined to shatter his mind.
He is suffering from an acute form of tho
"persecution mania,” and is convinced that
the people around hitn are forever trying to
assassinate or kidnap him. So serious has
his condition become that within a few
days after the arrival of Dim Pedro at
Cannes it became necessary to place him
uuder restraint. He has, accordingly, been
conveyed to the famous insane asylum of
Gratz, in Styrin, Austria, among the re
cent inmates of which have been the
Duchess of AlenOon and th i Duchess of
Augustenburg, mother of the reigning Em
press of Germany.
Elegance. Luxury, and Comfort.
Hotel Plaeide, Jacksonville, Fla., entirely
new. Most elaborately furnished and best
equipped hotel in the city. American and
European plan. Passenger elevator and mod
ern improvements l insiiie exceptional, rates
liberal. F. JL ROGERS, Manager.
MARRIAGES.
CUrFORD-liEXTOS^lliu^ieXoirM^ll^
Feb. 3, at the parish residence, by Rev. Father
McMahon. Mr. Deskis J. Clifford of Savan
nah. Ga.. and Miss Nevada DeSTo.v of Macon,
Ua. No cards.
F.LFE—LINDNER —Married, at the residence
of the bride's parents, Jan. 33. by the Rev. Dr.
Dripps. Matilda Lnran to William W. Elfe
of Macon. Ua.
Macon papers please copy.
DEATHS.
IIEARN. Died, at 1:30 o'clock this morning.
William Hkarx. Noticoof funeral will appear
hereafter.
MEISSNER.—Died sui lenly of heart failure,
in New Y ork. on Jan. 39. 8 a. m.. Elsa, youngest
child of Karl and Helena Meissner, 4 ye-rs and
7 months old.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
RALL.—The friends and acquaintance of
Gustav Rall and Emil J. Rail are invited to
attend the funeral of the former from his late
residence, 21 (i South Broad street, THIS
AFTERNOON at 3 o'clock.
MEETINGS.
AI.PU \ LODGE NO, I,
Ancient and Accepted Seollish Rite
Freemasons.
The regular meeting of this Lodge will he
held at Masonic Temple THIS Tuesdays EVEN
ING at 8 o'clock. V. S. ROCK WELL, V. 31.
John S. Haines, Secretary.
OGLETHORPE LODGE NO. 1, I. O. O. F.
A reguiar meeting will be held in the new
hall, in s-cond story of lecture room of Trinity
church THIS (Tuesday) EVENING at 8 o’clock
Entrance corner of President and Jefferson
street.
The initiatory degree will be conferred.
Members ot sister Lodges and transient
brothers are cordially invited to meet with us.
JNO. A. HUTTON, Noble Grand.
H. E. Wilson. Secretary.
* EXCELSIOR LODGE NO. H, K. OF P.
The members of Excelsior Ix>dge are
notified that a regular meeting will be /■
held THIS (Tuesday) EVENING at s XTj;]
i ’"clock. Members of sister Lodges cor- \gjZ2VStj
dially invited. J. D. HELMLY, C. C. \Sfe2/
R. D. Walker, Jr.. K. of R. and S. 'O 7
CHATHAM ASSEMBLY NO. 116. ROYAL
SOCIETY OF GOOD FELLOWS.
Regular meeting of Chatham Assembly No.
136. Royai Society Good Fellows, will be held
THIS (Tuesday) EVENING at 8 o'clock in
Sorrel building, fourth tioor, over telegraph
office)hall Locomotive Firemen).
Installation of officers.
J. S. TYSON, Ruler.
Jno. Henderson, Secretary.
SAVANNAH LODGE NO. 115.1, K. OF H.
A regular meeting of this Lodge will be held
at Knights of Pythias hall THIS (Tuesday)
EVENING, at 8 o’clock. A full attendance is
requested. F. C. HO RE UTS, Dictator.
L. W. Landkrshine. Reporter.
TELFAIR LITERARY AND AR T UNION.
The regular monthly meeting of the Telfair
Literary and Art Union will be held in Hodgson
Hail TO-DAY (Tuesday, Feb. 4,) 4:30 o’clock p.
M. Important business will be transacted.
M. E. HARDEN, Secretary.
THE GERMAN AMERICAN MUTUAL
LOAN AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
The forty-first (41st) regular monthly
meeting of this Association will be held THIS
(Tuesday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at the
office of the Secretary, 107 Bay street. By
order of JOHN SCHWARZ, President.
S. L. Lazaron, Secretary.
GEORGIA HUSSARS.
Headquarters Georgia Hussars. I
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 3, 1890. (
General Order No. 9:
The company will assemble at
the hall TO-MORROW (Tuesday) \, A
EVENING at 8 o’clock, for the
purpose of bolding a prelim
inary election for Captain and jS&M Kjfjlrak
Second Lieutenant, and to fill j~oTt . “I H
such other vacancies as maywr****'' > \N‘ a
Every Active, Pay and Veteran : A A,
Member in the city should appear, and Hon
orary Members are also invited to be present
By order of G. B. PRITCHARD,
First Lieutenant Commanding.
C. D. Russell, Acting First Sergeant .
SPECIAL NOTICES.
On and after Feb. 1, 1890, the basis of meas
urement of all advertising in the Morning
News will be agate , or at the rate of $i 40 an
inch for the first insertion.
LOIS AT SOI TH S ‘
S3O-each. 82 cash, and 82 a month until
paid for.
NO INTEREST. NO ATTORNEY'S’ FEES.
ROWLAND * MYERS.
FAUST REEK
THE BEST FAMILY BEER ON THE
MARKET, AND I CHEERFULLY
RECOMMEND IT. ORDERS FILLED
PROMPTLY'.
MAX D. HIRSCH,
FAMILY GROCER.
AT MASONIC TEMPLE.
Sherwood’s Dancing Academy. The second
and last quarter of the season now organizintr.
Misses' and Masters' class ev ry TUESDAY'
THURSDAY and SATURDAY' AFTERNOON
at 3:30 o clock. Ladies’ and Gentlemen's class
every .MONDAY and FRIDAY EVENING at 8
o'clock. For terms, etc., call at the hall during
class hours or send for circular. Address
J. B. SHERWOOD, City.
NOTICE.
The firm of GARNETT, STUBBS & CO, is
THIS DAY' dissolved by limitation and mutual
consent of all parties. THOMAS F. STUBBS
ami WILLIAM S. TISON assume all the liabili
ties and take all of the assets of the firm
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 1, 1890.
JNO. K. GARNETT,
THOS. F. STUBBS,
WM. S. TISON.
The undersigned have THIS DAY formed a
partnership under the firm name of STUBBS &
TISON for the purpose of carrying on the
cotton factorage and general commission
business.
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 1, 1890.
THOS. F. STUBBS,
WM. S. TISON.
HANLEY’S ! til
BUILDERS’ SUPPLY DEPOT.
PAINTS AND OILS,
MILL SUPPLIES.
POORS. —H— BUILDERS'
SASHES. —A— HARDWARE.
BLINDS, N— PAINTS
PORTLAND - —L— ' AN -|)
CEMENT. _ —E— OILS.
—Y’—
Will shortly occupy the mammoth building
erected over the ruins of the April conflagration!
OUT 07 TOWN orders filled just as promptly
as city ones. Get our catalogue and price list.
A. HANLEY,
BUILDERS’ SUPPLY DEPOT,
(temporarily)
Corner Bay and Whitaker Streets.
NOTICE OF COPARTNERSHIP.
The undersigned have THIS DAY formed a
copartnership under the firm name of H\R
MON, WALKER & McHARRIE for the purpose
of carrying on the business of auctioneers, real
estate anl commission merchants, at 156
Broughton street. R. F. HARMON
W. A. WALKER.
_ „ _ , WM. McHARRIE.
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 1, 1890.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
PILSEN BEER
THE SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY'
Beg to Inform the public that on and after
MONDAY, 30th inst.,
ALL LEADING GROCERS AND DEALERS
Of this city will attend to and promptly fill all
orders fur family use of the Savannah Brewing
Company's
EXTRA PILSEN BEER,
J* f , ’
MUNCHENER HOFBRAU BEER, N
A pure and unadulterated brand of choicest
Bavarian Hops of our own importation.
THE SAVANNAH BREWING COMPANY
Will discontinue the direct delivery from that
date.
BANANAS!! BANANAS 1!
BUNCHES FINE BANANAS,
Per Leon S. Swift, at Haywood, Gage & Co.'s
wharf, foot Barnard street.
These Bananas are full ripe, and must be sold
regardless of cost.
THE FRUIT IS EXTRA FINE,
Having been loaded fully matured. Such fruit
lar better than when loaded thin and green.
Send to the vessel and get a bunch cheap.
J. S. COLLINS & CO.
HILYEK MEDAL
And diploma awarded over all competitors, and
indorsed by our leading physicians.
Durin -a visit to Savannah I had occasion to
use Dr. Ulmer’s Liver Corrector, and found it
to he all that is claimed for it. and I most heart
ily recommend it. N. E. Hulbert,
Witn Tarrant & Cos.. New York city.
As for UI.MER’S LIVER CORRECTOR, and
take no other. Prepared by
B. F. ULMER, M. D. Pharmacist,
Savannah, Ga.
Price $1 per bottle. If you cannot obtain the
"Corrector” from your druggist, send your
order direct and it will h i forwarded by ex
press, freight paid.
TRUE MERIT.
THE CELEBRATED BOWDEN LYTHIA
WATER
Is now on draught and in bottles. Price in
quantity same as at springs. This newly-discov
ered Georgia Mineral Water is unquestionably
richer in mineral salts than any spring extant.
Send for circulars giving analysis, only at
BUTLER’S PHARMACY,
Corner Bull and Congress Streets.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
From the weli-known house of HERNSTEIN.
A supri.T. v -1
” \
The G. M. HEIDT CO.'S, Agents.
MONEY TO LOAN.
Liberal loans made on Diamonds, Gold and
Silver Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Silverware,
Guns, Pistols, Clothing, Tools, and on almost
anything of value, at the old reliable Pawn
broker House, 179 Congress street.
E. MUHLBERQ, Manager.
Highest prices paid for old Gold and Silver.
11l IST I*EAS AND BEANS.
Just arrived and still coming in, large quanti
ties Buist Premium Peas, Philadelphia Extra
Early, Black Eye, Marrowfat and ail other
varieties at lowest market price. Call and see
me. Yours, E. J. KIEFFER,
Corner West Broad and Stewart Streets.
FOR RENT.
An entire flat of nicely furnished rooms, con
sisting of two largo parlors, four large bed
chambers, with kitchen, bath room, etc., suit
able for bachelor apartments, or for club pur
poses, on third floor of Battersby building,
corner Bay and Drayton streets. Applv to
A. L. HARTRIDGE.
FOR RENT.
The entire western half of first floor of Bat
tersby building, corner Bay and Drayton streets,
30x90 feet. Excellently located for business
purposes. Will be put in thorough order to
suit a first-class tenant. Apply to
A. L. HARTRIDGE.
isaac t. Mclntosh,
WOOD DEALERS,
230 Harris Street.
Wood of best quality always on hand and
delivered promptly, sawed and stick. Orders
solicited. Telephone 278.
1 OTTOX COMPRE ■ S.
MOBSE
COTTON < nMTU ESS,
,
T'HE most powerful and effective in the world,
J- exerts a pressure on the bale of 6,000,000
pounds.
EIGHTY of them have been introduced in the
'T’lr 8 ,;, ace now compressing
o' KR Half the American chop.
Sa t?r?, l , of , * bosß fit's’ erected have pressed
°' e r AM> A QUARTER MILLION BALES
wi.. h ;.' W T HOLI DEFECTOR APPRECIABLE
''7-AI-. .tie::-immense weight and strength
them the ONLY DURABLE
COMPRESS in use.
Sole Owners and Patentees,
S. B. STEERS & CO.,
Cotton Exchange, New Orleans.
WEDDINGS.
V edding Invitations and cards printed or en
grave! at ebe shortest notice and in the latest
styles. He carry an extensive and well selected
stock of fine papei-s, envelopes and cards es
pecially for such orders. Samples sent on ap
plication. MonsiNU News Printing House.
Saanu#h, Ua.
AMTSEMENTS.
SAVAN NAH. ~THEATEp;
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 3 and 4
TUESDAY MATINEE 2 O’CLOCK.
W. H. PO WER’S CO.
Presenting the Romantic Irish Drama,
THE FIB WELL,
(A Companion Piay to THE IVY' LEAF.)
i A Strictly First-Class Company, including the
Talented Irish Comedian,
CARROLL JOHNSON,
Late of Johnson & Slavin s Minstrels
A CARLOAD OF SCENERY'
A POWERFUL DRAM \TIC COMPANY
REPbkTB WITH NEW SONGS AND DANCES
“ 81 the 14lh
Seats on sale Feb Ist.
Next Attraction—J. K. Emmett, Fftb. 5.
SAVANNAH THEATER^
Friday and Saturday and Saturday
Matinee, February 7 and 8.
KIRALFY'sV
KIRALFY’S!!
The Greatest of all Spectacular Companies
LAGARDERE.
—OR THE—
Hunchback of Paris.
CEE the Musical Dances, the Gypsy Reveler
,iUarUS - ISd Watesi
MLL’E. DE ROSA.
etc Ur OWD spt ‘ cial scenar y. calcium effects, etc,,
Seats on sale at Butler s, Feb. 5 9am
SAVANNAH THEATER?
YYeek C ommenring February lO—Matinees
YY ednesday, Friday and Saturday at 2:30.
RETURN OF THE FAVORITES 1
PROP. D. M. BRISTOL’S
30—Perfectly Educated—3o
HORSES, PONIES & MULES.
AIJ. the Old Favorites retained and’many
new ones added since our last, visit. “DFN
vLit, the famous Mule Cornelian, and entire
SrmVvr'Jr' V? Merry Comely of “THE HORSE
SCHOOL. Horse Swiss Bell Ringers. Horse
Mathematicians, Horse Tight-Rope Walker
?- c - Njkht Prices—3sc., 50c. and 75c. Matinees
S£i-. C H Udren Under li ’ 25c ' A r ,on >’ ride for
the little ones at matinees. Seats on sale at
“i l ittie 3 riS?V Bth Vi 9 A " * r . Next Attraction-
Little Lord Fan itlero.y,’ Feb. 21 and 21.
HOUSE FURNISHING- GOODS
BID—
oSESSRSSTjSS Y 0 IT—
NOTICE IT!
—HEADQUARTERS FOR—
the -i ranges;
VERY [ STOVES
best J CUTLERY
FINE GLASSWARE,
CHINAWARE,
CROCKERY WARES,
FURNISHINGS.
Corner Barnard and Broughton Lane.
Successor to J. A, Douglass & Cos.
mmm
STOVES
: '
SOLE AGENT IN SAVANNAH F( (K THE
IRON KING-, Improved,
SOUTHERN GIRL
And Farmers’ Friend Cookin’ Stoves.
The Liberty and Ilandsomß Ranges.
All Repairs for the Above Stoves and Ranges
Kept Constantly in Stock:
Housefurnishing Goods!
Crockery and Glassware!
J. W. NORTON,a*.
143 Bryan Street. Savannah, Ga.
PRINTER AND BOOKBINDER.
BUSINESS IS OPENING,
And Business Men are needing
tfaeir supplies of Office Station
ery. Orders for Blank Books
and Printed Blanks of ail kinds
will have prompt and careful at
tention if left with the Old and
Reliable Printer and Binder,
93 Bay. GEO. N. NICHOLS.
FIoH AND OYhTJEKa.
ESTABLISHED 1858.
M. M. SULLIVAN,
D holesale Pis) aod Oyster Paler,
160 Bryan st. and 152 Bay lane. Savannah. Qa
Fish orders for Punta Uorda received her*
have prompt Attention.
