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B. C. WRIGHT KILLED.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT WHILE PRE
. PARING FOR A DEER H JNT.
A Pistol Discharges in His Hand and
the Bullet Strikes Near His Heart
Death Follows in a Short Time—The
Fatal ice dent Occurs Almost
in the I rceence of the Dead Man's
Family.
B. C. Wright was killed yesterday morn
ing about 11 o’clock by the accidental dis
charge of a pistol whioh he had taken pre
paratory to cleaning it. “Curry” Wright,
as his friends called him, was a well-known
and popular citizen, and the sodden manner
of his death brought grief to the hearts of
many friends.
Air. Wright and others bad gotten up a
party to go deer hunting to-day, and Air.
Wright was making his preparations for the
hunt. Ho was cleaning up his guns ad load
ing shells in a back room of the house,No. 165
Barnard street. His wife was sitting at a
sewing machine in the room and his son
George, about 15 years old, was help
ing his father prepare for the hunt.
Mr. Wright had just finished
cleaning bis gun anl took a loaded pistol in
his hand to examine it. The pistol, a 38-
caliber, suddenly discharged, the ball strid
ing Mr. Wright in tbe left breast, some
distance below the nipple, passing entirely
through and lodging just uud.r the skin be
low the left shou der blade.
DIKD WITHOUT A WORD.
The wound was a mortal one, and Mr.
Wright did not speak after the shot, al
though he lived fifteen minutes or more.
Mrs. Wright called for assistance and
George ran for a physician. Mr. Wright
got up from the chair, where he was sitting
■when shot, and walked to a lounge near by,
where he lay down. Dr. B. F. ishefiall ar
rived in a snort while, but could do nothing
for the wounded man. Dr. B. 8. Purse,
tbe family physician, arrived ju9t as he
breathed nis last.
Several friends who live close by came in
when they heard of the accident. Mr. A.
W. Harmon, Mr. Wright’s brother-in-law,
and other relatives and friends were sent
for. The scene was a heart-rending one,
the husband lying at length, rapidly bleed
ing to death, and the wife and family in a
distracted condition.
Undertaker John H. Fox was sent
for and took charge of the
body. When the first reports of the
shooting were heard in town people not
familiar with the circumstances supposed
that Mr. Wright had shot himself—tnat it
was a case of suicide. There was no evi
dence for such an assumption, however.
NERVOUSNESS CAUSED THE ACCIDENT.
Mr. Wright had not been as well as usual
for several days, and was in a very nervous
condition yesterday mo niug, when he be
gan to prepare for the hunt.
Mr. Wright was born in Effingham
county and was about 45 years old. He
married a Miss Dasher of Effingham. He
leaves a wife and two children, a boy
about 15 and a daughter about 17. Mr.
Wright is also survived by his mother, sis
ter and two brothers, one of whom lives at
Bartow, Fla.
Mr. Wright has resided in Savannah for
a number of years. He had a good dray
age business and owned a farm of obout
200 acres on the Augusta road, a saort dis
tance west of the city.
Mr. Wright was of a hearty, jovial nat
ure. and was well known in the city. He
was a member of Landrum Lodge of
Masons, < f the Knights of Honor, the
Royal Arcanum and a pay member of tbe
Chatham Artillery. The flag of the Chath
am Artiilory was at half-mast yesterday on
account of his death. He will be buried to
day from his iate residence by Landrum
Lodge of Masons, at 3 o’clock. The inter
ment will be at Laurel Grove.
REDUCING THE FORCE.
A Big Batch of Employes Discharged
by the 8. F. and W.
The general business depression is being
seriously felt by the employes of railroads
all over the country, and Savannah proves
no exception to the rule.
The Savannah, Fi rida and Western
railway began on Nov. X to gradually re
duce its clerical, mechanical and laboring
force on account of the hard times, audit
has continued since that time. The biggest
reduction, however, has just been made, and
over sixty men in the shops have been dis
charged, and those remaining have b en
put on eight hours’ time with eight hours’
l'he working hours of the clerks were
lengthened without increase of pay.
Instead of getting off at 6 o’clock, as has
been the custom, the clerks now work until
8 o’clock. This is done for the purpose of
catc ung up with the work winch has
naturully accummulated by the reduction
of forces.
Supt. Fleming said yesterday that the
step is a neces-ary one, as the road had to
reduce expenses until there is a let up in the
business depression. As soon as there is a
sufficient increase to warrant it all the old
hands will be taken back.
It is understood that the Central has
given its workmen a holiday until Monday
for the same reason that the Savannah,
Florida and Western removed so tnauy of
its employes.
THE NEWOhEMA TORIES.
Drying Fires to Be started To-day—An
Official Trial Next Week.
The new garbage crematories have been
completed, and the drying fires will be
started to-day and continued until Tuesday.
On Wednesday Air. Morse, agent of the
Engle Company, will have the first prelim
inary trial, and oil Thursday or Friday the
official trial will take place in the presence
of the mayor and board of aldermen. The
public will also be invited to this exhibi
tion.
The Engle company has recently com
pleted one of its cremators for Butte City.
Mont., and on Dec. 18 Agent Smith received
from the health commissioner of that city,
Dr. R bans, a highly complimentary letter
announcing the acceptance of the cremators
by the city council, in which he said that he
considered the Engle cremators the greatest
sanitary invention of tbe ag*-.
Mr. Morse said there is no doubt that the
citizens of Savannah will be amply repaid
in improved sauita’ion for the money ex
pendtd on this work, as the furnaces are
the finest m America.
SHOT THROUGH THE HAND.
A Yamacraw Negro Wounded, but
Refuses to Say How.
About 11 o’clock yesterday morning a
negro entered O’Keeffe’s drug store and
requested the clerk to dress a pistol shot
wound in his right hand. On examination
the clerk found that the bullet had grazed
the index finger near the hand, passed clear
through the middle finger, and had torn
the skin from the knuckle of the third
linger. The druggist advised the negro to
consult a doctor.
The man refused to give his name, or any
info mation as to who did tbe shooting,
simply stating that he had received the
wound accidentally in Yamacraw Chris -
mas night. The fact t 1 at he allowed the
wound to remain unattended for such u
length of time and refused to give any of
the circumstances of the shooting lends
color to tbe belief that lie wa- one of the
parly of masqueraders who attacked the
ituliuus Christmas afternoon.
Mrs. Catherine LppmUeim Dead.
Mrs. Catherine Op|*enbei n, mother of
Joseph H. Oppcnhelin of this city, died at
Montgomery, Ala., Thursday, hue was w
yesl s of age, and was formerly a resident of
Charleston, H.C., where the interment w ill
he made on Monday, Mrs. lipjjei.huliu was
in full pusKMttou of ii< faculties tv tha is A.
THE DAY AFTER OHBISTMA3.
Twenty-six Cases Disposed of in the
Police Court.
Twenty-six prisoners faced Mayor
Schwarz yesterday morning in the police
court to answer various charges as a result
of a combination of too much Christman
i enthusiasm and whisky. In consideration
of tbe joyful season and tbe natural incli
nation of mankind to allow its feelings full
play on such an occasion, the mayor was
rather lenient with ordinary drunks and
violations of the fireworks ordinance. Six
were discharged, seventeen wore fined and
three had their cases postponed. The fines
amounted to sl2l.
Isaac Gordon icolorod) paid $1 for making
a bed of the sidewalk on Christmas morn
ing.
Godfrey Yarborough was fined $7 for
trying to dissect the anatomy of a brother
in black, James Russell.
Charles Lundy was celebrating in a
hilarious manner Christmas mormi g, and
when admonished by Officer Fulton,
answered by cursing and abusing the
guardian of the reace. For this little sport
he increased the revenues of the city $3.
George Bacon (colored) was arrested by
0.7 cer Murphy, and resisted and abused the
policeman. Ten dollars wns the price paid
for the fun.
Sam Ryala (colored), for using obscene
language, was mulcted In the sum of $3, as
was also Lewis Rose for the enjoyable priv
ilege of cursing Alice Boyd.
Jacob Funders (colored) amused himself
bv resist!iig Officer J. H. S :Ith, who bad
arrested him for disorderly conduct, and if
te cannot pay sls he will have to amuse
himself for thirty days with a 6hovel and
pick.
'V ashington Wallace (oolored) had a dis
pute with another negro named Ha-kei
Christmas night and tried to introduce him
to the sharp side of a razor. Yesterday
morning Wallace had the pleasure of mak
ing the acquaintance of Mayor Bchwarz
and paying sls for the privilege.
The other tines ranged from $1 to $7.
STEPHENSON’S VICTIM DEAD.
The Accidental Slayer of Thomas
Lloyd Discharged From Custody.
Thomas Lloyd, the colored boy who was
shot in the head Christmas night by John
Stephenson, died yesterday morning at 5
o’clock at his home, No. 107 Jefferson
street.
Coroner Dixon held an inquest and exam
ined three witnesses. John Balias was tho
first, and testified chat on Christmas night
he was on Alice street when he heard the
report of a pistol. Ho looked in the direc
tion from which the report came and saw
Stephenson holding up another bov,r.nd ex
claiming, “My God, I’ve shot this boy, but
did not go to do it.’’ About that lime,
Baties said, both fell to the ground, but
Stephenson got up immediately, and,
placing the pist.l in his mouth,
pulled the trigger, but it
did not fire. Stephenson then ran off, say
ing that he would kill himsotf. Baties fol
lowed him around to his us er’s and advised
him not to commit such a rash act, but to
go and surrender to the police. About that
time Officer Clayton arrived and took
charge of Stephenson.
Clarence Carey, a colored boy, said he was
with the crowd of boys shooting tiro crack
ers. Stephenson asked Lloyd to lond him a
pistol, and Lloyd pulled one from his hip
po kot and handed it over, saving there was
but one ball in it. Stephenson fired the
pistol Into the ground, and Carey said that
Lloyd asked for the pistol and reached out
bis hand for it. Stephenson drew hack and,
raising the revolver, snapped it twice
at Lloyd. The third time ho pulled
the trigger the weapon fired and Llovd fell
to the ground. Carey said that both boys
were playing.
After li-tening to the evidence, the jury,
which was composed entirely of colored
mem returned a verdict that Lloyd came to
his death by a pistol soot wound inflicted
by the hands of John Stepho: son, aud they
considered it accidental. Tho coroner then
ordered Stephenson discharged from cus
tody.
THE YAMAOUAW SHOOTING.
Two Negroes Arrested for the As
sault on Leonardo and Pascal.
Two of the principles in the Yamacraw,
row Christmas day are in the barracks jail
charged with assault with intent to kill.
They are known as Major Wilson and
James Damere. Wilson is said to be the
negro who struck tho old man, Leonardo
over the head with his saber, aud afterward
drew a pistol and shot the young man,
Vignola Pascal. Dernere also had a sabar
and took part in the melee.
Tho negroes’ arro-t was due to the vigi
lance nnd intelligent work of Offi era Bossell
andfScully, who were on the lookout for the
parties all of yesterday. They continued at
work on tho case after coming off duty
Christmas night, and succeeded in arresting
Wilson aud Demere in Yamacraw about 8
o’clock in the locality known as Panuyeake
lane. They continued at work on the case
until a late hour, but did not succeed in
apprehending anv others of the parties en
gaged in the affair.
A charge was made against Wilson bv
Emma Williams, charging him with point
ing a loaded pistol ut her and threatening to
kill her. W ilson is also charged with carry
ing concealed weapons.
The condition of the wounded Italians
■was not improved yesterday. Pascal was
spitting blood from the wound in his lung.
'The condition of both men is serious.
ET. PAUL’S MISSION CHILDREN.
A Pretty Christmas tree and F'estival
at Yonge’s Hall.
The children of St. Paul’s Lutheran
mission Sunday school were treated to a
Christmas tree at Yonge’s hall, at Duffy
and Whitaker streets, yesterday afternoon.
The tree was gotten up by the ladies who
are interested iu the mission.
There were a large croud of ladiet aid
children, present and several gentlemen.
The exercises begau with a hymn by tho
children foliowod by prayer by Dr. W. 8.
Bowman. The exercises "were very
simple. There were some singing and
recitations by tho infant class. Dr. Bowman
made a few remarks.
All the children were remembered in the
presents, and everything passed off very
nicely.
St. Paul’s Mis ion Sunday school is a
little over a year old, having been started
in October of la-.t year by several members
of the Lutheran church, and
is the nucleus of anew Lu
theran church. Mr. O. Y. R chards >n
is the superintendent. A lot has been pur
chased at the corner of Anderson and Atier
coru streets, and in the very near future a
church will be built, whose me obeiship
will be composed of the members of St.
Paul’s mission and other Lutherans redding
in that portion of the city.
The Lata Dr. Rimbiut.
Former acquaintances in Savannah of
Dr. Thomas Rambaut, a colsbratej Baptist
minister of Now York, lately and -ceased, who
6petit several years of his life in Savannah,
are in communication with his family
iu New York, wh > are collecting
matter for a biography which
they intend to publish. Dr. Rambaut
served through the yellow fever epidom'o of
Savannah in 18.54. and wns one of the chief
leaders of the nob e workers who remained
with tho sick and dying iu tho fall of that
year.
Ho was a very learned man, and
his rank as a minister was
second to none in the city or etato.
Reports of bis semi ns and acc< .mils of the
different movements with which he was
connected sit r uvanuah will trj taxon from
the flies uf the Moiini\g Nkwh. Jtemlllls
ootiees of older resident* who were ac
quainted with him are also desired.
The worst attach* til lnii|i>iiMiiii Slnmiotit
Liter StrfuLfur ueter tail* tv iritet t.—Ad
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1890.
NO CHANCE IN THEIR RELATIONS.
Gen. Alexander on tbe Chattanooga,
Rome and Columbus Rumor.
Gen. Alexander was asked yesterday,
in regad to the report published
for the second or third time recently in the
Chattanooga and Birmingham papers that
the Central has purchased tbe Chattanooga,
Rome and Columbus railroad.
Tne Birmingham Age, says: Tbe papers
for the transfer of the Chattanooga, Rome
and Columbus railroad have been drawn
up. Tbe Georgia Central gets it, and with
it secures an entrance to Chattanooga from
Carrollt and, Ga,
The Chattanooga Times says: It is said
upon good authority that several immense
warehouses are to be built here at once by
the Georgia Central, and that they will also
locate n large car and repair shop. Chat
tanooga, beside gaining another trunk line,
will be largely benefited by another com
petitor for eastern freight, this line bring
ing freight by its ocean steameis via
Savannah.
Gen. Alexander simply smiled at these
reports and said:
"There has been no change in the rela
tions existing between the Central and the
Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus this
fall. The Central will not build auy large
warehouses at Chattanooga or any other
distant point at present."
“The visi' of President Williamson of the
Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus to Sa
vannßh th.s week would seetn to substan
tiate the report,” suggested the reporter.
“Not at all," replied Gen. Alexander,
“(he traffic relations of the Central and the
Chattan ga, Rome and Columbus are very
close, aud necessitate frequent conferences
between Mr. Williamson a id myself.”
The transfer is also denied by President
Williamson. The Atlanta Journal says:
“If an understanding has really boon ar
rived at, which will be consummated by the
absorption of one of these Georgia railroads
by the other, the reason for deferring or
concealing it until after the adjournment of
the legislature will readily suggest them
selves to the reader. A clausa of tbe constitu
tion of tho state prohibits the legislature
from authorizing thfe acquisition of one
railroad of the state by another, and had
tho autborliivo announcement oP this
transfer been made boforethe adjournment
of tho legislature of Georgia, it would have
afforded a proper subject for legislative
investigation."
AT TEE Y. M. C. ASSOCIATION.
Rev. A. M. Wynn to Lead To-morrow
Afternoon's Meeting.
Rev. A M. Wynn will lead the meeting
for men only to-morrow aftorncon at 5
o’clock. This will be tbe last opportunity
of hearing Mr. Wynn at the association’s
meetings for some time.
Tho Bible training class will moet Tues
day evening at 8:15 o’clock in tbe lecture
room. The topics are: “Outliue on the
Book of Genesis," and “Personal Work.”
An invitation is extended to all men to join
the class.
The world’s conference of the asso ia’.ion,
of the world will be held in Amsterdam,
Holland, August next.
Those desiring reserved seats for Frank
Beard’s lecture Friday evening, .Tan, 2,
should apply at the association at once.
Tho boys’ meeting w ill be held to-morrow
afternoon at 5:15 o’clock in tho lecture
room. Last Sunday was the largest meet
ing since the work began, there being
thirty-mine present.
Arrangements are being completed for
New Yoar’s day, when the custom of koep
ing open house will be observed by the
ladies and members of tho association.
The pariors and other rooms will be dec
orated. Receiving will begin at 11 o’clock
a. in., and refreshments will be served. The
association hopes to welcome many of its
members, subscribers and friends on that
day.
Two large stoves have been placed in the
gymnasium, which makes it more comfort
able on oolil days and evenings.
Parties desiring a class in tho gymnasium
about 5:30 in the evening are asked to give
their names to the general secretary, so that
tho most desirable Hours and dava may be
decided on aud tho class started at once.
The physic .1 director has books and neces
sary ai>para: us ready for those desiring them
He a ivises all members to be measured and
lo have work prescribed for their special
use. This is one of the privileges of mem
bership in the gymnasium.
The international conventien will bj held
in Kansas Ci y, Mo., May G-10, 189 L
FURNITURE VS. HARDWARE.
Lindsay & Morgan Ask for an Injunc
tion Asralnst J. D. Weed.
The litigation between Lindsay & Morgan
and Joseph D. Weed assumed anew phase
yesterday, by the furniture men filiug a
petiti n for an injunction against Mr.
Weed to prevont him from disturbing them
in their possession. The petition was
granted, and the defendant was notified to
show cause on Jan. 3 why an injunction
should not be granted as prayed for.
Ti e facts of the case woie published in the
Morning News several months ago on the
trial iu the city court. The trouble origin
ated about the building erected by Mr.
Weed for tbe plaintiffs at the corner of
Barnard and Broughton streets. Lind-ay nnd
Morgan claim that the defendant, failed to
comply with his agreement with them, and
as a result refused t> pay the amount of
rental first agreed upon. The case v.os car
ried to the city court, ar il a jury decided
against Mr. Weed, but anew trial was
granted. The defendant is now endeavor
ing to dispossess Lind-ay & Morgan, hence
the petition for injunction.
SETTLING DOWN AGAIN.
The City Resumes Its Every-day Ap
pearance After Christmas.
There were no Christmas demonstrations
to any extent yesterday and last night.
Firecrackers popped at intervals dnriug the
day, but it was vsry quiet compared with
the preceding day. There were a good many
bonfires in tbe Svjuares last night, but they
were not kept up very late.
Business was resumed as usual yesterday
morning, ad the fact that it was the day
after Christmas did not interfere with w. at
appeared to be a very brisk day’s work, ex
cept in too case of those individuals who
started out to take a little Christmas and
reached the middle of January before stop
ping.
No serious casualties were reported be
yond those already mentioned in the Morn
ing News. There were a good many
sufferers from burns by fireworks, ad tho
druggists and phvsiciaus were called upon
to dress a good many small wounds and
biu scs, resulting from drunken rows and
accidents.
SEVERAL CHANGES POSSIBLE.
A Traffic Manager for the Richmond
Terminal System.
Gen. Alexander said yesterday that at
the next meeting of the Richmond Terminal
Company several changes of existing ar
ra gements will pro- abiy bo made.
Plans are being discussed to do away with
the large number of employes engaged in
solid ing freight and passenger business for
the different lines of tho system, and by co
operation of the different lines secure’ the
same results at less expense. It has also
been suggested thnt u traffic manager be
eketed to control the traffic iff tbe entire
system, with headquarters at Atlanta.
Gen. Alexander said that while It it
possible a numb r of changes will be mode,
there is nothing definite as yet.
Confirmed.
Tbe favorable impression produced on the
first appearance of tho agreeable liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs, a few years ago has
bn more than confirmed by the pleasant
experience ot an who have used it, and the
s loorai of llm proprietor* and manufactur
er*. the California Fig Hyi up Company.—
iSPECIFICTAXESREDDCED
THE CITY COUNCIL MAKES A RE
DUCTION OF $16,000.
The Tax on Banks Reduced From $250
to SSO, the Wholesalers’ Tax From
$ 175 to $l6O and the Retailers From
S4O to s3o—Alderman Falligant’s
Report on House Drainage-The
Opposition to a Building Inspector—
The Sanitary Board’s Work.
An adjourned meeting of the city ooun
cil was hel l last night. Nine aldermen,
Messrs. Myers, Falligant, Cann, Haines,
Carson, Nichols, Mills, Harris and Har
mon, were pre.eat.
The committee of the whole reported ad
versely to the petition of the police for an
increase of pay, citing the fact that New
Orleans, Charleston, Atlanta and other
cities paid smaller salaries than are allowed
by Savannah. In the opinion of the com
mittee the police of this city receive a just
aud fair compensation. The report was
unanimously adopted.
The oommittoe of the whole also reported
in reference to the petition of the firemen
that it bad Instructed the fire committee to
frame an ordinance fixing a scale of wages,
and the ordinance to that effect was read
the first and second time aud was unani
mously passed. It goes into effect Jail. 1.
Its provisions have already been published
in the Morning News.
A RBDLOTION IN LICENSES.
The budget and tax ordinance for 1891
were passed unanimously. Under its pro
visions the licenses of retailers are reduced
from S4O to S3O, wholsale licenses from #175
to sloo,banks or savings banks lice sos from
$250 to SSO, and taxes on vehicles about 25
per cent. These, with other minor reduc
tions, make a cut of about $15,000 in specific
taxes.
A HOUSE DRAINAGE ESTIMATE.
In accordance with a resolution passed at
tho last meeting:, Alderman Fall it ant pre
seated a voluminous tabulated statement of
the cost of his house drainage plan. In tho
report Alderman Falligant handled the
present system of sewer connections ordered
by the citv in strongly denunciatory lan
guage. The report was referred to the
committee of the whole and ordered printed.
Alderman Falligant offered a resolution
requesting the sanitary board and health
officer to suspend the issuance of all notices
ordering sewer connections, and withdraw
those sent out already, until further action
by council.
Alderman Harris, in reply to tbe resolu
tion, said that tha matter had been discussed
at length at a meeting of the sanitary
board, and it was decided not to take anv
official action on the matter, simply to hold
it in abeyance.
Mayor Schwarz said that the resolution
wos out of order, as it conflicted with an
ordinance.
Aldermen Falligant and Cann differed
with the mayor on that point. Alderman
Cnnn thought the council should take some
official action to show the people that the
matter would not be pushed. Any way the
resolution was simply a request.
THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OPINION.
The city attorney was called on for an
opinion, and he stated that tho council
could not suspend an ordinance by resolu
tion.
Alderman Myers said that tho resolution
was unnecessary, as the action aimed at had
been accomplished by tho sanitary board.
Alderman Can t sarcastically remarked
that it was strange that the sanitary board
could suspeud an ordinance at its own dic
tum, wnile the council did not have the
same power.
The disoussion was finally brought to a
close by Alderman Carson moving to lay
tbe resolution on the table, which was car
ried.
OPPOSED TO A BUILDING INSPECTOR.
J. R. Eason, H. Bartlett, Charles A. Cox,
John D. Gould, P. Rabev, J. E. Burgess,
A. J. IVinton. A. 8. Eichberg, T. E.
Broughton, William Grav anil H. G.
Ward presented a petition protesting
against the passage of tho ordinance creating
the office of inspector of buildings. In the
petition they claim to be in full sympathy
with any legislation that will tend to im
prove the character and construction of
1 uildings, nnd anxious to prevent the viola
tion of building laws thnt has been
prevalent, but at the same time they call
attention to the fact that the present builds
ing ordinances are too vague
and indefinite to serve as a
basis for the very ‘arbitrary
powers that tho building inspector is to be
vested with, and the fear that tho proposed
ordinance will fail in ils object and be the
cause of much injustice and di tension. The
protest was leceived as information.
A SPECIAL DRAINAGE COMMITTEE.
Alderman Falligant offered a resolution
providing for the appointment of a special
committed ou house drainage con-isting
of him*olf and Aldermen Cann
and Harris. Aiderm-in Myers op
posed the resolution, and thought that
it ought to be referred to tho committee of
the whole with (he report of Dr. Faliicant.
He thought it unwise for tho present council
to appoint any new committees when It had
but a short ti ne to remain in existence.
Alderman Falligant said that lio offered
tbe res iution to get the work into a proper
committee. At present the people do not
know whether the house drainage is in tho
bands of the health and cemetery commit
tee, drainage committee or street and lino
committee. Anyhow it it a matter, in his
mind, which should be under tho supervis
ion of a separate committee, and he con
sidered the names presented by him tho
right persosns. Tne resolution was finally
referred to the committa of the whole.
The health and cemetery committee pre
sented an ordinance prohibiting tho build
ing of any new privy vaults within tho
oty limits. The ordinance was read forth®
first time and went over until the next
meeting.
RED MEN’ ELECT OFFICERS.
Nacoochee Tribo's Ruler® for Next
Year.
Nacoochee Tribe of Red Men has elected
the following officers for the ensuing term:
Sachem—E. A. Uradot.
Senior Sagamore—Ed. Struck.
Junior Sagamore—John C. Herron.
Frophet—Henry Kol3hor>i,
Chief of Records—Eroilo J. Rail.
Trustee for Six Months— vV. I. O’Brien.
After the meeting tho chiefs-elect, with
the retiring officers and other members, ad
journod aud spent several hours in a social
manner. The new officers will be installed
Jan. 14.
Gone On a Hunt.
A party consisting of Julian Schley,
Albert Wylly, C. L. Montague, W. I J .
Bailey, John Sullivan Schley, Charlos
Davis, David Bailey of Griffin and Mr.
Harris of Meriwether county, loft yester
day morning on a hunting expedition to
Blackboard Island. They will not return
until next Thursday, and expect to bring
back a large amount of game, provided
they can find any.
Colder Weather Now.
Over an inch of rain fell early yesterday
morning. The day opened rather warm,
the maximum temperature being 66*, but
became somewhat cooler in the afternoon,
tbe thermometer falling to 4.1*. The
weather began to turn cold rapidly after
night, with a chilly wind blowing.
Snow and rain were generally r|*>rted
from the northern status and rain from the
southern slates.
Fair and colder weather Is predicted for
to-day.
Aches an 1 pants all yield to tb-> pam-kllllßg
qualities of nahatLu ’Hi I‘nceZhct*
Eminent men Kduem, discover of telephones
and l. Hull oi Oougu by i up tauw.—4d.
. . POWDER. _ _
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov’t Report, Aug. 17, 18S9.
ABSOLUTELY PURE
LOCAL PiKSONAL.
J. Mack Jenkins of Atlanta is at the
Pulaski.
Turner Brewer of Way-cross is at the
Screven.
W. S. Pennington of Jacksonville is at
the De Soto,
W. R. Prescott of Atlanta is registered
at the Pulaski.
R. M. Qarbutt of Swainsboro is stopping
at the Screven.
A. B. Ettinger of New York is registered
at the Screven.
Miss Olive Olney of Charleston is visiting
Miss Cadda Stone.
James S. Stacy of Newnan was at the
Screven yesterday.
C. F. McQuaid of Orlando, Fla., is a
guest of the Pulaski.
W. H. Clements of Scotland, Ga., is
stopping at the Marshall.
A. 8. Graham of Asheville, N. C., Is
registered at the Marshall.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Parker of Richmond
are stopping at the De Soto.
John H. Ryals and J. H. Powell of Lum
ber City are at the Marshall.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hartwell of Baltimore
are registered at the De Soto.
Dr. W. H. Jennings has gone on a visit
to his parents in Upper South Carolina.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morrison, Jr., of
Jacksonville, are guests of the De Soto.
Harry Watcham, agent for the “Old
Homestead,” is registered at the Pulaski.
Miss Mattie Shea, from Miiledgevilla, is
visiting Misses Bessie and Minnie Grigor,
No. loti Liberty.
Maj. Frank Reed of Augusta, who
spent Christmas injtbe city with his mother,
will return home to-day.
M;as Helen Smith, who has been spend
ing the past six months with relatives in
Michigan, has returned home.
Chr. J. Moller of New York, underwrit
ers' agent for Norwegian aod Swedish
marine insurance clubs, is in the city on
business.
Mrs. James Sullivan went to Tallahassee,
Fla., yesterday, being called there by the
serious illness of her brother, Hon. Patrick
Hou9toun.
T Master John C. Cataarwood left for
Newberry, S. C., last night on a visit to his
friend, Master Harry Butler, who is attend
ing the Academy there.
Hon. A. T. Mclntyre and wife of
Thomasville are spending the holidays in
the city with their sons, Messrs. M. Y. and
D. I. Maclntire. Col. Maclntyre is about
as well known here as though he were a
citizen of Savamtah. He was at one time
congressman from this district when
Thonmt county was in it.
Jerome Strauss sailed vesterday on the
steamship Kansas City for New York. Mr.
Strauss is one of the cc nfident ial cierks of M.
Ferst’s Sons & Cos., and has availed him elf
rt the opportunity with the lull in trade
during the holidays to visit New York for
the first time af er an abesnee of nine years,
having formerly been a resident of that oity.
He roes to meet his parents, who returned
to Now "Y ork from Europe in September,
also to renow the old acquaintances of his
senool days. By his close attention to busi
nes-i during his residence in this city he lias
well earned bis holiday, and he was the re
cipient of the well wishes of his employers
and bis fellow clerks for a pleasant time.
He w ill return about the middle of Jauuary.
Among the events of the season none were
more joyous or drew together a happier
party Christmas day than that
which met to celebrate the 40th an
niversary of the marriage of Mr. and
Mrs. M. Lazaron at Jasper Springs, the
homo of tbeir daughter, Mrs. R. Brown.
There were present all the members of their
family, over thirty in number—tbeir daugh
ters, Mrs. M. Barwnld and Mrs. N. Emanuel
cf Atlanta, wit h their husbands and families,
and Mrs. R. Brown and her family, with
their daughters, Miss°s Rita and Bell, and
tbeir sons, Messrs. William and Samuel
Laziron of Savannah. An elegunt collation
was spread, at which congratulations and
go and wishes for the venera lea: and happy
couple were expressed by all. Aiterward
there were music and songs with recitations,
participated in by the grandchildren. Mr.
George Goeb 1 visited the grounds and made
a family group of the entire party to com
memorate an occasion long to he remem
bered.
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla braces up the system;
pui ifies and invigorates. Invalids need it.
—Ad.
AT THE 7 HEATHS.
Lilly Clay's Gaiety C- tapsny the
Week's Closing Attraction.
Lilly Clay’s Gaiety Company will wind
up the week at the theater to-night The
con.pa yis a regular visitor in Savannah,
and this year is said to be more attractive
tbanevor. It played in Macon last night,
and is receiving good notices wherever it has
been. The comp my contains forty people,
and presents a musical performance!
“beauty in Dreamland” is the title of the
play and i 1 it Antony and Cleopatra plav
prominent parts. The concluding part of
the programme is the spectacular nurlesque
Jttobiu Hood. The sale of seats is in progress
at Butler’s.
Dr. Harrison’s Lectures.
Dr. J. Charles Harrison, who is going to
deliver a series of medical lectures
to men only at the theater, com
mencing to-morrow night, has been
an extensive traveler, and. as he is
said to be a keen observer, a capital story
teller and possesses abundant humor, he is
enabled to enliven his lectures upon medical
topics and render them entertaiui g and in
structive ns well. He has spent several
years in the hospitals of England, Austria
and France, and the views which he uses in
bis lectures were prepared for him from
cases that came under hi? personal observa
tion. The first lecture will be give i to
morrow night, and will be free. Hu views
are said to be the fl est, and the anatomical
views specially prepared for him.
T. K. Burke's Show.
Burk’s circus drew large crowds yesterday
afternoon, at the corner of Bull and Ander
son streets. The performances of the
••educated” h .rses are very good, display! ug
careful training. Several of the horses
performed wonderful leafs, for dumb beast*.
The double honsootal-lar act and the
“tumbUiMf" were very line. The contortion
ist was above the average in his specialty.
One of the best fualuins of the show was
the oudsrf ul exhibition of the juggler, who
received rounds of applause for his < seel
leut performance. Burk’s show will exhibit
•gain n -day at p. in. and 7 M u. m.
Special ai rangi-meuts bars been made tor
ladies and children at the matinee.
I ufstil'ig Itt rflod always ri-lisklr, purs
•id lie nub •. is SShuuwus Uiri Uryulshir
—Ad.
GEORGE T. G. WHITE DEAD.
A Former Bavannahian Passes Away
in ErooKlyo.
The death in Brooklyn, N. Y. of Col.
George T. G. White, formerly of this city,
is announced. Col. White was southern
manager of the Equitable Life Insurance
Company, a position in which he won great
credit as a business man. Ho was bom in
Savannah fifty-eight years ago, and for
many years lived in Marietta.
Though called to the head of important
business interests in New York, Col. White
never lost interest in the south. He spent
some time here last fall.
THE RIVER AND HARBOR.
Happenings Along the Wharves and
Among the Shipping.
The fishing smack Melinda Wood, Capt.
Si Latham, arrived yesterday from the
snapper banks. The captain reported fair
weather and the capture of 700 "red snap
pers on the cruise.
Judge Hughes of the United States court at
Norfolk recently gave a decision of interest to
ail towboat owners. The case wa3 one of
alleged violation of a rule made by the
steamboat i speotors as to the number of
men to constitute the crow of a tug. The
court in dismissing the case held that the
violation of the rule made by the inspec
tors was not a violation of the statute on
the subject, and that the rule in question is
null and void, not being authorized by the
law.
The administration of the Bureau Veritas
reports the following list of maritime dis
asters during the month of October, 189 J,
concerning all flags. Sailing vessels: Eight
American, 1 Argentine, 2 Austrian, 34 Brit
ish, O Danish, 5 Dutch, 5 French, 9 German,
8 Italian, 2 Jap.-rttse, 19 Norwegian, 1 Por
tuguese, 0 Russian, 1 Spanish, 9 Swedish.
Total, 111. lu this number are included
three vessels reported missing. Steamships:
Eight British, 2 Gorman, 1 Norwegian, 1
Portuguese, 1 Spanish, 1 Swedish. Total
14, including one missing.
CITY BREVITIES.
Savannah Branch of the S. T. A. will
meat to-night.
The Germania Bank has declared a divi
dend of 0 per cent.
The Savannah Brewing Company has de
clared a dividend of 8 per cent.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Chatham Bank will be held Jan. 14.
Charles Roggentein was yesterday ap
pointed a commercial notary of the public
by Judge Falligant.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When the had Children, she gave them Castoriw
Cheap Christmas Presents.
Sternberg’s have determined to clear out
their Second Floor this week. Cost is
the only limit, and when it is stated that
their second floor stock wns bought at a
bargain, “cost” will convey tbe idea that
swine remarkably low prices will rule. The
remaining stock comprises hands* me Glass
and Chinawares, fine Lamps, Tables,
Stands, Japanese Novelties, Bric-a-Brac,
Vat*, Imported Decorated Wares, Bronzes,
E f c. This stock must l e closed out and
prices will not stand in the way. Times nre
hard. Money is tight, and Messrs. M. Stern
berg &Bro. appreciate the situation fully,
and are prepared to work on their Jewelry
Department this week on a remarkably
close margin of profit. Bun over this list
and see if there isn’t something you want.
Don’t be afraid of prices:
Diamond Necklace?,
Diamond Earrings,
Diamond Pendants,
Diamond Hair Ornaments,
Diamond Lace Pins,
Diamond Rings,
Diamonds Mounted,
Diamonds Loose,
Gold Watches,
Chains, Charms,
Cuff Buttons,
Scarf Pins,
Shirt Studs,
Thimbles, Bracelets,
Bead Necklaces,
Heart Charms,
Umbrellas, Hair Pius,
Gold-Headed Canes,
Fine Sterling aid
Plated Silverware,
Mateu Boxes,
Silver Flasks,
Corkscrews, Combs,
Ink Stands,
Button Hooks,
Knives, Scis.ors,
And hundred.? of other articles whose
beauty, utility and appropriateness will be
f uggosted at a glance.
M. Sternberg & Bro.,
—Ad. 157 Broughton street.
Blackjack 1 Blacujack
A large lot on hand at reasonable figures
at R. B. Cassels’. — Ad.
Christmas Novelties.
The devoted wife, the thoughtful mother,
the loving daughter, the blushing sweet
heart. the dear old aunts, in fact, all female
members of the family, are commencing to
break their heads in thinking what to give
their inalo members and friends for Christ
mas. Well, there is no occasion to lose
sleepless nights on that account, when
Appel & Scbaul, the Superior One Price
Clothiers, Batters and Men’s Furnisher?,
have just what you want. Elegant Silk
and Satin Suspenders, in all solid and
fancy colors, plain and embroidered, ,‘v.ck
wosr In four in hand Tec leu, Flats,
P ffs, Wiusors, in ail the laiet
holiday shade?, Full Dress Shirts,
Neckwear, Glove?, Handkerchiefs, etc..
Umbrella?, Walking Sticks, Fancy Vests!
Afternoon Hats—in fact, ladle-, all the
latest novelties generally carried in u tirst
cla.-* Clothing and Men’B Furnishing (i oils
store, which are too numerous to mention
and must bo seen to ho appreciated. An
other thing, ladies; thorn good* are all being
old at our usual popular pn< •*. We are
moro than pleased to have our courteous
and polite ciorks to show you go ds w hether
you purcoase or not So do not fo-1 delicate
ami call and see us. No trouble to show
goods. Ai'k'Kt & Bchaui.,
Ob* Price to Ail,
~o‘U US Congress street
from 27th. Thin t aturday,
With PockH Almanac for 111, a Sample
Cohere. It will pay you to look am ug
ks al hotlx* for to-dsy’. Hsturday cut
pruiet • 1 icidt s. Try aios of . uttemuw,
to-day tec. a toe, <ium Hi ops, tUc. A'i,
MJDDSS A BATES 9. M. H.
Our store will be open umilVT.VthrivU:
SbSSS *“ ALL m %
1823=1890
OHICKERING
PIANOS,
I The Artistic Standard of
the World.
The Highest Recompense Over
All Competition at the Great
Paris Exposition Universally
CROSS
OVTHE GRAND
LE £ ION GOLD
HONOR MEDAL
The Only Double Award Ever
Given to Any Plano.
CBICKERING, the KINO for 67 long V( *„
And to-day leading all in point of rial exchi
lexce. The Improved OhJckering Upright with 1
its exquisite tone and delightful action, is t'-n
most perfect and satisfactory upright ever nro
duced. Perfection absolutely attained ana a
marvelous advance in Piano construction
Remember, we are speaking now of UPRIGHT
PIANOS, but mere words cannot do the sub
ject justice. Visit our warerooins and let uj
show you the
Finest Upright Piano Ever Mads,
CHICKENING.
in MB ill
X>KY GOODS.
Tjsfficr
HOLIDAY fIBNTC
CROHAN & DOONER.
We are positively showing the largest and
mostvar.edstuck of white and colored Silk
Handkerchiefs and Mufflers in this oity.
CROHAN & DOONER.
Jouvin's Kid Gloves, for newest styles sunerin*
quality, exquisite fit and finish, have no equal.
CROHAN & DOONER.
We have an elegant line of Parasols and Urn.
brellas, iu wear-reststing silks, with gold, sreriini
Presf-nts° and olidlz ® d mountings, for Holiday
CROHAN & DOONER.
The quality quantity and choice designs of our
fine Embroidered Handkerchiefs for Holiday
Presents can not be equaled in the state. 7
CROHAN & DOONER.
SPECIAL SALE OF RED UNDERWEAR.
In order to close out our entire stock of Scarlet
Underwear, weareofferlngitat 2o per cent lea
tu&ncost.
This is an opportunity rarely o.flwi to pu
ennse flu© Underwear less than manufacturers*
prices.
CBOBAIMIB.
COAL AND WOOD.
Coal, Wood,
Lime, Cement and Plaster.
DENIS J. MURPHY.
Office 5 Drayton; Telephone 43.
COAL AND WOOD
OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES PROMPTLY
DELIVERED.
X). “R,_ TlLomas,
IXI Hay St. West Broad St. Wharves.
Tei.ephovb No. 69.
FRUITS, VEGETABLES, ETC.
wTi>.chajutoST'"’
SPECIALTIES!
G-roceries,
Liquors,
Fruits,
Vegetables
and. Produce.
QUALITY THE BEST. PRICES THE
LOWEST. GIVE US A CALL
A. H. CHAMPION’S SON,
162 Congress and 158 St. Julian Streets.
- Mi- "
PORTLAND CEMENT.
All Builders' Supplies.
RIVER BAND. Portland Cement. Rosendale
Cement, Rockland Lime, Georgia time, all
styles Brick, Calcined Plaster, Nassau Fibre,
Rooting Paint, Roofln r Paper.
Orders tided promptly in carload lots and lass
at lowest prices. GEORGE SCHLEY,
Telephone No. 479. Broker, 116 Bryan St.
Knabe Pianos.
Kranich & Bach Pianos.
Conover Pianos.
Emerson Pianos.
Harrington Pianos.
New England Pianos.
Uobson Pianos.
Wilcox & White Organs.
Kimball Organs.
Host InstrumcnU, Lowest
Prices, Easiest r I erms.
DAVIS BROS.
