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THOS. GADSDEN SUICIDES
KILLED HIMSELF AT H!S caiLD'S
GRAVE IN LAUREL GROVE.
The Merchants' National Bank’s Cash
ier Sen Asa Bullet Through K'.s
Brain The Cause for the Risb Deed
Unknown But tupposei to be
Financial Difficulty The Circura
etances of the Suicide—The Bank
Investigating the Dead Cashier’s
Accounts
Tbomae Gad “den, cashier of the Mer
chants’ National bank, committed aoiclde
yesterday morning by shooting himself
thrcugh the head at the grave of his little
daughter, in Laurel Grove cemetery. He
fired the bullet through bia right ear and
fell on his face acroas the grave.
The act was not one of sudden impulse,
hut had been premeditated fur at least a
day, at the suicide wrote and mailed two
letters Thursday night announcing his de
termination to kill himself.
While it is not poeitively known what
causes led to the rash act. the general im
pression is that it resulted from financial
difficulties. For two or three days Mr.
Gadsden had been in depressed spirits, and
yesterday morning be arose nt an unusu
ally early hoar and started out for a walk.
A few minutes after 7 o’clock VV. L. Haupt,
keeper of Lanrel Grove cemetery, saw nim
pass his house and enter the cemetery. He
was walking briskly, and had both bands
shoved in the back pockets of bis trousers.
The keeper thought nothing of the matter.
DISCOVKRY OF THK BODY.
About twenty ininntes later a colored
man, Lawrence Drayton, who was doing
tome brick work in the cemetery, ran up 10
the door of the keeper’s house and reported
that a man was lying on a grave in a
near-by lot, and he thought he was drunk.
Mr. Haupt went to the place, and found
Mr. Gadsden lying dead on his face, in a
pool of blood. R. G. Gadsden, a son
of the dead roan, and A. O. Guerard,
his brother-in-law, were standing alongside
of the bdy. ’1 hey had started out shortly
after Mr. Gadsden had left his residence on
Whitaker street, fearing from his ac
tions that he contemplated something rash,
and reached the cemetery within a few
minutes from the time be fired the fatal
shot.
The body remained where it fell and
Coroner Dixon was notified. He sent Jus
tice Naughtin to the scene, accompanied by
William T. Dixon.
CLUTCHED THE FATAL WEAPON.
On turning the body over Justice Naugb
ton found the pistol which had done the
dead l y work clutched in Mr. Gadsden’s
right hand, with the index finger on the
trigger. Blood was streaming from the
wound and the suicide’s clothing and the
ground around were dyed with ir. The
body was removed to the morgue, and.
after investigating matters, Justice
Naughtin decided that an inquest was un
necessary, and gave pernussi >u to have the
body removed to the dead man’s home.
This was not done, however, until late in
the afternoon.
Nothirg was found on the body but a
pocket handkerchief. The suicide had evi
dently prepai ed for the deed. He wore no
cuffs, did not have any pin in bis soarf, and
bad removed all papers from his person.
THE LETTER TO UR. GUERARD.
One of the letters written on Thursday
night by Mr. Gadsden was to his brother
in-law, Mr. Guerard. In it he said that
he bad made up his mind to com
mit suicide, and would be dead by
the time the letter would be read.
He said be would kill himself in Laurel
Grove, and asked Mr. Guerard to
take care of his wife and family and look
after his effect*. The other letter was mailed
to Cant. John L. Hammond, president of
the Merchants’ bank, and stated that he
would be dead when the letter was opened
and read. If he stated anything further
it is not known except by Capt. Ham
mond.
Thursday night, when Mr. Gadsden
reached home, he was very mncb depressed
and had little to say. About midnight
Mrs. Gadsden awoke and saw her
husband leaning over the crib kissing his
youngest child. She inquired if there was
anything wrong, and be replied that there
was not, only he couldn't sleep. The
matter worried Mrs. Gadsden, and when
her husband arose at an unusiuil hour 3 es
terday morning and went out, she feared
that something was about to happen and
•ent her son over to her brother’s house with
a request that he look for Mr. Gadsden.
STARTED FOB THE CEMETERY.
By a strange iutultion both turned their
Steps toward Laurel Grove and to the fam
ily lot, where their fears were realized by
finding the body 011 the grave of the dead
man's little Bessie, who died in 1879. Mr.
Guerard returned and broke the news to
Mrs. Gadsden, who was prostrated by the
blow.
Several days ago Mr. Gadsden took his
Smith & Wesson revolver from a bureau
drawer and had his son put it in working
order. Ho then took the weapon to the
bank, where the young man saw it in his
father's desk Tnursday afternoon. From
this fact it would seem that he had been
deliberating over the deed for some time.
The same afiemoon Mr. Gadsden went out
to the cemetery on a Barnard
street car and remained there a
short time, boarding the same
car at the cemetery orossing. on its return
from Battery park. He probably settled
on the plaoe for his suicide on this trip.
THE NEWS OF THE TRAGEDY.
The news of the tragedy did not get down
town until nearly 10 o’clock yesterday fore
noon, and it caused great excitement. At
first people hardly credited the report.
As soon as the news was confirmed, how
ever, all sorts of rumors wore started as
signing cau-es f>r the suicide. Home at
tributed it to ill health, and others to un
successful ventures in speculation. Every
thing was rumor, however, and no one was
able to solve the mystery. The family of
the dead man attribute the deed to the fact
that he was and mented from ill health. He
had a save e attack of the grip about two
months ago, and never thoroughly re
covered from the effeots. He was also a
suffer from hay fever, and it was stated
that the combination of ills caused him so
much suffering that be was unable to bear it
longer.
THE BANK INVESTIGATING.
As soon as President Hammond became
satisfied that Mr. Gadsden had suicided,
the Merchants’ bank directors were
called together. They were at work
all day over the cashier’s accounts and
adjourned last uight without giving out
any information as to the results obtained.
President Hammond said he had nothing
for publication, and whether or not the
dead cashier’s accounts are all right will
not be known until the directors finish their
work.
Mr. Gadsden was interested in the De
Soto Investment Company, of which he
was president, ad in other enterprises,
and was one of the executors of the estate
of Joseph Ehlen, who died several months
ago. He was a popular man, and was liked
every one who had dealings with
him. In his home life he was all that
could be desired, being a devoted father
and loving husband. He was of happy
temperament and seemed to have a nat
ural tact of making friends. His tragic
ending was the general topio of conversa
tion on the streets during the day.
SKETCH OF THE SUICIDE.
Mr. Gadsden was born in Summerville,
8. C., on Jan. 3, 1836, and bad just pa sad
his 55th birthday. He was educated in
Charlesfi n, and up to the time of the war
was a clerk in the Southwestern Railroad
Bank of that city. On the breaking out of
hostilities Mr. Gadsden joined the Palmetto
regiment and went to \ irginia as a voluu
teer, participating in several battles. At
the expiration of his volunteer service he
enlisted for the war with the Charleston
battalion, and in one of the as
saults on Petersburg was captured and
sent north, where he was confined in
prison for several months. Mr. Gadsden
was exchanged and delivered in Savannah
in 1864 in wretched health. After rest and
recuperation be again rejoined the army,
and was captured a sec >nd time at Wu
raington, N. C.„ and Bent to prison, where
he remained until the close of the war. He
returned to Charleston and began clerical
work. In 1667 he came to Savannah to a
position with Tnnno & Cos.. where be re
tnained a short while, leaving it to accept
a position with the Merchants' Bank as a
bookkeeper He work*! up until he reached
the p siuonof cashier, which he held up to
to the time of bis death.
In 1870 Mr. Gadsden msrriei Miss Eliza
beth H. Guerard. youngest daughter of the
late Goodwin Guerard. Mr. and Mrs.
Gadsden bad seveu children, six of whom
survive.
A SOUTH CAROLINIAN.
Mr. Gadsden came from an old South
Carolina family. His father was Rev.
Philip Gad-den, an Episoopal clergy
man of Summar villa, and he was
a nephew of Bishop Gadsden of
that st. te and a great-grandson of Christo
pher Gadsden of revolutionary fame.
The deceased leaves three brothers, Maj.
C. 8. Gadsden of the Charleston and Ba
vannah railway and Edward and John
Gadsden. all of Charles'.on. Two sisters
also reside in that city.
Shortly aftar the suicide Mr. Guerard
telegraphed the fact* to the family in
Charleston, and Maj. Gadsden and bis two
sisters arrived last night. One of the dead
man’s daughters, Mi a Susie, is at a boarding
school in ClsytonsviLs, Md., and she was
notified by telegraph of the sad euding of
her father. She cannot come to the funeral,
however, on aooount of being sick with the
grip.
Mr. Oadsden was a veetryman of St.
John’s Episcopal churob, a member of the
Royal Arcanum, and a pay member of the
Oglethorpe Light Infantry. The funeral
will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock
from the family residence at Bolton and
Whltaker streets.
A RELIAF TO TBHaTEB GOBRS.
The Entrance Lcafers to be Dis
posed of.
Tbs boys who hsve monopolized the side
walk in front of the theater will do so r.o
more. It has been on outrage on theater
goers for years that, in order to get to the
entrance, they had to elbow their way
through a crowd of boys ranging from 6
years up to 30 years old,whose frantio grabs
for discarded cigar butts and half consumed
cigarettes made one uncertain of being
able to keep bis feet.
The patrons of the theater are entitled to
protection from such annoyances, and they
will be glad to know that they are to have
it. The majority of this motley crowd is
composed of boys under 13 years of age,
and should not be in the street* at nignt.
Doubtless the parent* of many often sup
pose they are snug in their beds, wien in
reality they are getting that kind of edu
cation that will later on make them crim
inals. If the police should arrest some of
them it will not only be beneficial to the
public, but to the future of the hoys, and
will, in many cas s, open the eyes of some
parents as to "where was uiy boy last
night?”
Theaters are places of public amusement,
and taxpayers and other citizens who pat
ronize them are e itltled to do so in comfort.
THE SOUTH BOUND’S PROGRESS.
The Road Being Puehed as Haptdly as
It Can Be.
The contractors for the grading of the
South Bouud railroad are working in the
section of the road next to Columbia, and
work is going on from the Savannah river
swamp to that point as rapidly as men can
do iL The work on this aide of the river
and in the river swamp still drags, though
twenty-seven miles of the road are about
finished, and a large force is now at work
on the remaining portion.
Tbs high water has caused and is still
oausing delays In the buiidrogcf the bridge,
but the contractors say that with six weeks’
good weather they can have the bridge
ready for trains to go over it.
By the time the bridge and the work
through the Savannah river swamps are fin
ished, the railroad will be ready for busi
ness as far at Graham’s, on the South Caro
lina railroad, and probably beyond that
point. Unless something unforeseen occurs
trains will be running from Savaunah to
Columbia before the close of the summer.
WANTS TO COMB SOUTH.
Savannah’* Chance to Offer Induce
ments to Manufacturers.
The following is from the Manufact
urers' Record:
“The Cleveland Wheelbarrow and Truck
Company of 140 Detroit street, Cleveland,
0., manufacturers of wheelbarrows, trucks,
etc., write that thov want to move their
works to some well 100 ited southern point
with good railroad facilities, where "o and
and iri n can be had at the lowest cost.
They will be glad to hear from southern
towns.”
This is one of the chances that Savannah
is having all the time of presenting its ad
vantages and inducements tor manufactur
ing enterprises. It is what the Southern
Immigration Bureau will bring when it has
been organized.
THE COUNT! BUDGET.
It Foots Up $182,950 for This
Year.
The county commissioners have passed
upon the budget of expenses for the yearbe
ginning March 1. It foots up |lS2,9so,against
#186,560 for last year. The appropriation
for the public schools is #BO,OOO, against
#05,000 for last year. The budget has to be
approved by the present grand jury of tho
superior court.
An order was pased requiring the county
jailer to submit a statement of the
amounts due this county by other counties
and the United States lor jail fees, and to
hereafter make a monthly statement of the
same. _
WHIoKY INfcT fiAD OF POISON.
Anna Williams Died From the Effects
of A’coholism.
Justice Naughtin held an investigation
yesterday of the death of Anna Williams,
the mulatto girl wnom some persons thought
had been poisoned. Drs. Nichols and 8 el
sou were examined and gave their opinion
that death resulted from the excessive use
of alcohol, and a* there was nothing on
which to base ths prison theory except tho
threats of Surie barlow, heard by other
people. Justice Naughtin decided that au in
quest and post mortem were unnecessary,
and gave permission te bury the body.
At the Y. M. C. Association.
Rev. J. William Jones, D. D., of Atlanta,
will have charge of the meeting for men
only Suuday afternoon, aDd deliver a lecture
on “Christ in the Camp.” Dr. Jones was
chaplain in Lee’s army, and was the author
of "Reminiscences of Gen. Robert E. Lee,”
“Christ in the Camp,” “The Davis Memo
rial Volume,” < to. Admission will be free.
The bo3rs will hold their meetiug in the
lecture room of the association to-morrow
afternoon at 5:15 o’clock.
A gymnasium exhibition will be given
Friday evening, April 10. Many new feat
ures will be introduced.
Spring Stir* up the bile. You lose your
appetite, feel weak, 100 hot. and Uhl so
tired. Take rtmuiona Liver Regulator.— Ad.
l ecelvar’a Sale.
The closing out sale of Davis Bros.’ entire
stock, regardless of cost, for cash, will be
continued a few weeks longer. Some rare
bargains in fine Pianos and organs.
—Ad. T. F. Johnson, Receiver,
THE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1891.
SHE WANTFD TO DIB, TOO. 0
■
Susie Barlow Takea Poison and Winds
Up by Going for Her Ex-Lover
Anns Williams’ peculiar demise Thurs
day afternoon, an aooount of which *as
published la yesterday's Morning New*,
had a rather exoitrog and racy sequel yes
terday afternoon.
Susie Barlow, who was bamboozled
out of the affections of her white
lover by the Williams woman,
took a dose rf poison yesterday at her home
on South Broad street with the tse Inten
tion of following her deal rival. Her mind
was fully made up on tbs subject, but she
didn’t succeed. Evidently the poison had
! struck its match in tho person of Susie, and
last night she occupied a cell in the police
burraclu in a highly exhilarated frame of
• mind, resulting from a fever and extensive
j use of alcoholic spirits.
When Susie saw her name in the Morn
ing News yesterday she was struck with an
i idea of filling up ou b id liquor and bringing
herself into notoriety by getting a death
notice. The pole n had no effect upon her,
but the other poison, m the shape of whisky,
did.
Aoout 6 o’clock last night the woman
went into a bar at the corner of Priee
street and South Broad street lane. There
| she met B. Crum, her loet idol. Crum also
saw Susie. She put up her “dukes” la a pu
filmic style and told Crum to “oome on.”
le “came on” and then there ensued a
live tussle.
When the mill wat finished a policeman
came upon the scene of war. and after gaz
ing around for some time fluaily omoiuded
to tike the fighters to the barracks. They
went, followed by a mob of large dimen
sions. The iron-clad "fighting and dis
orderly conduct” charge was preferred by
the officer and a cell was furnished each of
the combatants. Si s e belongs to that class
of individuals who are—
Daughters of rest of Gas House hill.
Who never worked, and never will.
Both [ artit s will be before the mayor this
morning.
BEAUTY IN TiGHTB.
“The Corealr’e” Brilliant Success—A
splendid Performance.
The theater was crowded last night to
witness Rice’s famous extravaganza, "The
Corsair.” The elegant scenery and the
superb costumes gamed the approval aDd
appreciation of the entire audience. Noth
ing superior has ever been presented in this
city. The company is composed of artists
who are competent to do full justice to the
parts assigned them. The leading charac
ters were specially w ell taken. The comedy
parts were very amusb.g in the bauds
of Charles J. Hogan and Charles E.
Udell. Bessie TanneniU, as “The Corsair.”
was attracrive and pleasing at every ap
pearance. Lida Weils made a charming
“Medoia." The Pasha’s Guard, under the
splendid leadership of Julia Senac, was
the most attractive feature of the perform
ance. These beautifully formed and ex
quisitely coriumed “Amazons"went through
the difficult and beautiful maneuvers, and
they were heartily enjoyed and applauded.
The music and danolng were excellent,
and the entire production was one of un
usual splendor and proficiency. The “Cor
sair’’ will be given at a matinee this after
noon and to-night, whiob will bo the clos
ing attractions at the theater for this season.
THE ELBA IN TROUBLE.
Attached by Sailors for Wages atofl
by the Tow-Boat Company.
In the United States district court yester
day morning a libel in rein was filed by A.
H. MacDonell, Esq., attorney for George
Faye, Domin Guellnkz and John Andrew,
seamen, against the bark Elba for their
wages, aggregating about #BOO. AttarV
mont was issued and the vessel was seized
by the marshal.
Another libel was also filed by the Pro
peller Tow-Boat Company against the same
vessel for salvage. The Elba came out
from New York with a cargo of rock for
the jetties, and after encountering many
misfortunes was towed in from Tybee In a
sinking condition.
It is understood that the owners do not
expect to give bond and release her from
custody, in view of her damaged condition
and the claims filed against her, and that
she will he sold under the process of the
court.
AT THE COURTS.
Items Picked Up Here and Tbere In the
Court Rooms.
J. R. Saussy, Esq., attorney for the Ver
non Shell Road Ci mpany, yesterday filed a
motion for anew trial in the toll gate case.
Judge Falligant issued a decree ordering
the mayor and aldermen to show cause at
the present term of court why the new
trial should not be granted as prayed for.
The grand jury of the superior c urt re
turned the following indictments yesterday
afternoon:
Charles Poulnot, assault with intent to
murder.. Poulnot stabbed Dennis Garrity
several weeks ago duriug a difficulty at
South Broad and Price streets.
Piuckney Hamilton, assault with intent
to murder.
James Singleton, simple larceny.
George H. Kiug, two bills for forgery.
Election of Officers.
At a meeting of the stockholders of the
Mutual Co-operative Association, held on
April 3, the following oflloers were elected
for the ensuing year:
President—H. 8. Haines.
Vice President—A. A. Aveillie.
Secretary and Treasurer—T. E. You
mons.
Directors—H. A. Ulmo, S. X. Kingsberry,
J. H. Bandy, M. O. Koliock, S. H. Tarver
and H. E. Hutchius.
Tte "Cpsy” Fair.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance
Union’s cosy entertainment was opened at 4
o’clock yesterday, and will continue to-day
from 4 to 10 p. m. The Japanese booth,
with attendants in costume, was quite a
pleasing feature and the table of fancy
articles very attractive. The entertainment
is being held in the building on Whitaker
street, r.ext to the corner of Broughton
street lane.
Enright's Saloon Gone by the Boa-d.
Enright’s saloon, at No. 31 Whitaker
street, was closed yesterday by the sheriff
on a foreclosure of a mortgage held by
Geor,e Meyer for #431. The liabilities are
between #3OO and #I,OOO. Ths assets are
unknown.
J. G. Flnnie Dead.
J. G. Finnie died in Miliedgeville yester
day morning. His body will be brought
here tnis morning for interment.
Progress.
It is very important in this age of vast
material progress that a remedy be pleasant
to the taste and to the eye, easily taken, ac
ceptable to the stomach and healthy in its
nature and effects. Possessing these qual
ifies, Syrup of Figs is the one perfect laxa
tive and most gentle diuretic known*— Ad.
LATiST DI3PAICH
From the Leaders of Correct Styles.
The Crown Prince is a reproduction of the
child suit worn by the eldest son of Emperor
William of Germany, and is adapted
to our republican ideas. It is made of Jersey
goods, embroidered with Gold Bullion,
which does not tarnish. Thedifferent odors
these goods are made in have just t een re
ceived by Appel & Schaul, the Popular
One Price Clot iers, who are now quartered
at their new, handsome store, 159 Brough
ton street.— Ad.
LOCAL PERSONAL.
J. F. Lord of Teonili* is st the Pulaski.
P. C. Ev of Baltimore is at the Pulaski.
T. J. Barrett of London is at the De Soto.
A. F. Churchill of Brunswick ts at the
Puaskl.
W. B. Morse of Boet in Is a gusst of the
De Soto.
A. L. Hawes of Bainbridge 1* at the
Screven.
Q. W. Thomas of Maoon is stopping at
the Pnlasri.
H. K. Sullivan of Atlanta is registered at
the Pulaski.
Alfred Panll of Wheeling, W. Va., la at
the De Soto.
A. Hughes of Brunswick is registered at
the De Soto.
W. C. Clark and wife, of Covington, are
at the Pulaski.
M. B. Crowen of Newport New* is a guest
of the De Soto.
R- J. Tavelof Fernandas, Fla., is agues!
of the Screven.
F. B. Snowman of Portland, Me., 1* regis
tered at tho Screveu.
H. G. Gilrestb of Greenville, S. C., is a
truest of the De Soto.
C. L. Myers of Jacksonville, Fla., is reg
istered at the Pulaski.
Campbell Wallace, Jr., of Marietta, is
stopping at the Da Soto.
J. N. Cobb and wife, of Baltimore, are
registered at tee Screven.
Gsorge A. and John Denison of Spring
fial i. Mass., are at the Pulaski.
James L. Mynst*. and Cara VV. Martin of
Atlanta are registered at the D j Soto.
C. P. Donahue of the Boston Pilot, ac
companied by his wife, is a gusst of the Pu
laski.
William Gibbons Preston, Era., has re
turned from his trip to Cuba. He is mue h
improved in health by bis outing.
Dr. R. B. Harris has been quite sick for
several days at bis residence on Liberty
street, and is still oonfined to his bed.
. Dr. and Mrs Pierce entertained Mr. a",d
Mrs. Jacob Lippman and a few of their
friends on Dr. Pierce’s yacht, the NydiaJ
yesterday afternoon.
David H. Noon, assisted by local talent,
will give an entertainment at the theater
next Tuesday night for the benefit of the
free kindergarten. Mr. Noon is a well
known elooulionist of New York.
Rev. Clarence E. Woodman, the eloquent
Paiilist missionary who preached the
Easter sermon at the Cathedral last Suu
day, will preach at the high mass at Sr.
Patrick’s church to-morrow morning at
10:30 o'clock.
Rev. C. E. Diwman. pastor of Wesley
Monumental chrooh, has accepted an invi
tation to deliver the address at the 141st
anniversary of the Union Society, to be
held at the Bethesda orphan house on
Thuieday, April 23.
Rsv. George Q. N. MacDonell, presiding
elder of the Brunswick district of the South
Georgia Methodist Confer no ‘, and the
father of A. H. MacDonell, Esq., of this
city, judge-elent of the oity court, was in
town yeste. day. The reverend gentleman
has so often occupied the pulpits of the
Methodist churohe* in Savannah that, al
though he has been away for some time, it
seems to those who know him that te is
still a citizen.
OITY BREVITIES.
Tte Ladies’ Memorial Association will
meet Monday at noon at Mrs. O. Cohen’s
residence, on Abercorn street.
The contest for the diamond stud for the
most popular drummer in the Savannah
branch of the Savannah Travelers’ As-o
oiation will close Saturday, April 11, at 8:39
o’clock p. m., when the result will be
announced.
Kavanaugh and Brennan cleared yester
day the Norwegian steamship Unita for
Puerto Cortez, Honduras. She took no
cargo and goes out in ballast, a bag of gold
coin, containing #6,000, going with her and
classed as exports.
A meeting of the cotton exchange was to
have been held yesterday to discuss the St.
Louis resolutions in regard to the low mid
dling clause in contracts for future delivery
of cotton. There was no quorum present,
and the resolutions will go over to some
future meeting.
Yesterday one of M. Feist’s Sons & Co.’s
heavy grooerv trucks stuck in the sand at
St. Julian and Whitaker streets, where the
street was broken in laying track for the
electric railroad. After some efforts and a
delay of the passing street oars the truok
became d.uentangled.
The overturning of a pot of grease on a
range in Charles Zink’s bake y at West
Broad and Mai gareistreetsyesterday about
3 o’clock made an immense smoke, aud
caused an alarm of fire to be turned in
from box 13, at Broughton and West Brood
streets. The department responded
promptly, but its services were not needed.
The alarm attracted a large crowd of
people.
Sufferers from •ought, Sore Throal, etc.
should try Brown's Bronchial Troches, a simple
but sure remedy. Sold only in boxes. Price *0
cents.— Ad.
QUEER WORK OF WASPS.
They Tackle Tinted Paper and Pro
duce a Queer-Loojcing Nest.
Prom the Cine nnuti Enquirer.
At Anuer Mills, near Clonmel, the gar
dener lately found a strango-looking object
suspended from a slender branch of an
apple tree. It was nearly spherical, about
as large os an ordinary-sized cannon ball,
and was streaked all over with the brightest
colors. He soon discovered that it was a
wasp's nest, but for some time was puzzled
to account for its varied tints and singular
formation. At length the problem was
solved. His employer had some time before
procured a quantity of long paper shavings
of different colors—red, blue, green, yellow
and white —which he hangover his straw
berry beds, to protect the fruit from the
attack of birds and insects.
A colony of wasps, instead of being
“warned off,” made frequent visits to these
colored sireamers, and, with singular inge
nuity, reducing the paper to pulp, soon car
ried it away for the construction of their
nest, which quickly grew under the united
efforts of quite an army of these busy little
artists. Tne most wonderful part of their
work is the regularity of the undulating
lines of color as they were carried round
from side to side.
When Bhy was sick, we gave her Cas tort*.
When she was s Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When slie had Children, she gave them Castori*
The Hoffman.
Joseph Hoffman, the renowned boy pian
ist, is now wearing anew tyle Jersey suit
which ha* been named after him. It is cer
tainly a neat garment, buttoning up to the
neck, and embroidered with braid and cord
on collar, cuffs and front. Appel & Schaul,
the popular One-Price Clothiers, have just
receive i a large shipment of these goods
and respectfully invlts inspection. 159
Broughton street.—Ad,
Fine Silverware,
Jewelry, Art Goods. Precious Stones, eto.,
at Sternberg’s.—Ad.
Appel & Schaul are in their handsome
new quarters, 150 Broughton street—Ad.
"Chappie was wound up last night,'’ sai l
Martha.
‘•Yes--buta little too tightly. I think.” said
Ethel. ”He wouldn't go.”—Acre Fort Herald.
BAKING POWDER.
Some Baking Powders
Lose Their Strength
Quickly.,
ror twenty-five years the Royal Baking Powder
Company has refused to be controlled by the mania of
its competitors—to produce a cheap baking powder at
the sacrifice of quality or wholesomeness.
Some lower-cost brands are now being pushed on
the market which, from being made of inferior materials,
lose their strength quickly after the can is once opened.
At the second or third baking there will be noticed a
falling off in strength.
There is given in the United States Government report of baking
powder tests the case of a sample which, tested when fresh, gave an
average of i2}4 per cent, of leavening gas. The same sample, tested a
few days after being opened, had lost one-third of its strength. A sub
sequent test showed it to contain but B*4 per cent., or but three-fifths
of its original leavening gas.
Royal Baking Powder will not deteriorate. It will
retain its strength until used. No other baking powder
will. Government Chemist Mott states that the Royal
is superior to other brands because of the perfectly pure
cream of tartar used in it, and because of the method of its
preparation and the proper proportion of its ingredients.
It is always the case that the consumer suffers in
pocket, if not in health, by accepting any substitute for
the Royal Baking Powder, especially when the substi
tute is offered on the ground that it is cheaper.
The Royal Baking Powder is the embodiment of all
the excellence that it is possible to attain in an abso
lutely pure powder. It is always strictly reliable. It is
not only more economical but will make more whole
some food.
RAIL AND CRQSSTIB.
Construction trains are now running into
Jeffrrsonville on the Macon and Dublin
road. A regular passenger schedule to Jef
fersonville will be put in operation on or
about Monday, April 13.
A bill before the Massachusetts legisla
ture compels companies running sleeping
ears on railroads of the state to acoord to
the occupant of the lower berth in a sleeper
the opportunity to have the free air and
ventilation of the entire section, unless the
upper berth is paid for and occupied.
The electrto headlight is certainly des
tined to be the hea ilight of the future.
There is, perhaps, some objection on ao
oount of first cost, but no engineer wbo has
ever used it would care to exchange it for
the oil light—dim, uncertain and unhandy
as it is. A number of Indiana roads are
now using the new headlight.
An order, dated March 3s, from J. C.
Key, recener of the Covington and Macon
railroad, appoints Maj. Hamilton Wilkins
superintendent and chief engineer of the
oompanv. The same order appoints A. G.
Craig, heretofore acting superintendent, 8
assistant superintendent and general freight
aud passenger agent of the company.
The case of MoLaughlia Bros, and others
against MoTighe & Cos., the contractors for
the Macon and Atlantio railroad, is occu
pying the attention of the United States
court in Macon. It is claimed that Mclighe
& Cos. are insolvent. In the meanwhile all
work on the railroad is stopped. The Telt
graph says the court room during the
earing is crowded every day with sub
contractors and others to whom are due vaj
rious amounts for work done and services
rendered on the Macon and Atlantic and
other lines under construction by the Macon
Construction companies.
The separate coach bill has passed both
houses of the Texas legislature. It re
quires separate caaohes of equal
comfort and convenience for white
and colored passengers, but separate 00m
partmeuts in one ooach will answer. Nurses
may travel with their employsrs, and
freight trains, as well as sleeping and obair
cars, are exempt from the nperatiou of this
act; neither does it apply to excursion
trams run strictly for the use of either race
separately. Conductors must separate the
races and are to bo fined from 15 to sis for
failure to do so. A passenger in the wrong
car and refusing to le.ve it is subject to a iitte
tine. Railroad companies are liable to a
fine of SIOO to SI,OOO for each train for fail
ure to provide separate cars.
Rates of one full fare going and one-third
of the highest limited fare returning, on the
certificate plan, have been authorized by
the Southern Passenger Association for per
sons attending the meeting of the pan
republic congress committee, to be held at
Washington April Bto 11, inclusive. Dele
gates to the meeting can secure tickets at
principal points for the goiug journey 00
April 5, 0 and 7, and should, at the time of
purchase, request a certificate, showing the
amount of fare paid a id the route over which
the ticket reads. This certificate, upon be
ing properly indorsed by the secretary of
the meeting in Washington, will be honored
at Washington for return tickets at one
third fare, if presented on or before
April 14.
The principal subject which engaged the
attention of the general passenger agents at
Birmingham this w eek was the matter of
summer excursion tickets. The lines,mainly
east and west, which compose the Southern
Passenger Agents’ Association, last year
removed many of the vexatious restriction*
as to limit and signature, and found it to
work well. The commissioner of that asso
ciation will decide whether to use the tame
form for another year, aud all the lines that
are members will abide by that deoision.
The lines not members concluded not to
make any change from the old ironclad
rules, and tne tickets used will accordingly
be strictly limited and signature be required.
Should the commissioners of the association
decide to go back to that form all the
members will then unite in the same kind
of tickets with the o.hers. It is generally
understood, however, that this decision will
be favorable to the plan used last year.
As soon as you discover any falling of the
hair or grayness always use Hall’s Hair Re
newer to tone up the secretions and prevent
baldness or grayn**.— Ad.
_ 1
Appel & Schaul, One Price to all, 159
Broughton street.—Ad.
V—■■ . . .
The Monte Crlsto
Is the name of a handsome child’s (three to
ten years) Jersey Suit, os generally worn by
the grandson of William Vail, Esq., which
are trimmed in black fay silk braid with
shield front and sailor collar, a very hand
some and inexpensive article which must be
-een to be appreciated. Appel & Schaul,
the agents, will be pleased to show you same
at their new quarters, 159 Broughton
street.—Ad.
Receiver's Bale.
The closing out sale of Davis Bros.’ entire
stock, regardless of cost, for oash, will be
continued a few week’s longer. Some rare
bargains in fine Pi .nos and Organs.
—Ad. T. F. Johnson, Reoeiver.
At a meeting of the board of the Savan
nah Female Orphan Assylum, held April 2,
1891, the following paper was read and
unanimously and cordially adopted:
On March 13, last, Almighty God, in bis
mysterious providence, took unexpectedly
from us our beloved treasurer, the late
John L. Hardee; and, while we bow to
his will, we feel that our lost is almost irrep
arable.
He was not only prompt, reliable, judi
cious in the duties devolving upon him. but
in everything (temporal, moral, spiritual,)
pertaining to the institution, he was as
faithful as though he felt it to be a sacred,
holy trust committed unto him.
Nothing was too insignificant to merit his
strictest scrutiny, consideration and atten
tion.
To the ladies of the board he was always
the ready, willing helper and adviser.
To the orphans be was the devoted friend,
counsellor and companion, looking after
their welfare in every particular, and join
ing in their pleasures with rare delight.
To his widow and children we extend our
tenderest, truest sympathy, and send to
them a copy of this notice, with our heart
felt gratitude for all be was to us; and with
the fervent prayer that the “bread,’’ he so
freely and lovingly “cast upon the waters,"
maybefoundof them, not “after many
days,” but now and forevermore in abund
ance of blossing, consolation and peace.
—Ad.
Receiver’s bale.
The closing out sale of Davis Bros.’ entile
stock, regardless of cost, for cash, will be
continued a few weeks longer. Bome rare
bargains in fine Pianos and Organs.
— Ad. T. F. Johnson, Receiver.
Go to Levy's To-day
And get from the largest and flnast display
in Savannah
Your Spring Suit,
Handsome Neckwear,
Btraw Hat,
Knox Spring Derby,
Your Boys’ Suits,
Your Children’s Suits,
Handsome Furnishings,
Boys’ School Suits.
Lowest prices for first-class goods in Sa
vannah.—Ad.
Wanted, traveling agents for the state of
Georgia for the United States Accident In
surance Company. Apply in person cr bv
letter to W. G. Paschall or W. J. Willing
ham, Jr., superintendents of agents.
Atlanta, Ga.— Ad.
Receiver’s Sale.
The closing out sale of Davis Bros.' entire
stock, regardless of ooet, for cash, will be
continued a few weeks longer. Some rare
bargains in fine Pianos and Organs.
—-'ld. T. T. Johnson, Receiver.
Persons wishing a comfortable home in
the village of Guyton will do well to attend
the sale to be made there on Saturday the
11th instant, by R. J. Davant & Son.— Ad.
4tb—To-day-Heidt’s Cut Prices.
Look in special notices. 16c. box for
Buttercups.—Ad.
Receiver’s Sals.
The closing out sale of Davis Bros.’ entire
stock, regardless of cost, for cash, will be
continued a few weeks longer. Some rare
bargains in fine Pianos and Organs.
Ad. T. F. Johnson, Receiver.
16Yc. Chocolate Creams. See to-day’s
special cut prices of Heldt’s, Special
Notices.— Ad.
25c. lb. To-day, 4th. at Heldt’s.
Special lb box Mixed Candy. See other
cut prices in Special Notices. Look now
Ad.
See Special Notices.— Ad.
10 l-4c. To-doy, Buttercups
a box. See other cut prices of Heidi’s for
to-day in special notices.— Ad.
LCDDBII * BATES g. Jt n |
Oof Anufial Rouad-Cp]
aud If you have any idea ofl
buying a PIANO or orqa’S
now is your opportunity.
We would be glad to rj
duce the number of o’uJ
Chlckering, Mason & Ham I
lin, Mathushek and Sterling
Pianos and Organs before
inventory—and can show
you some excellent b&H
gains in these unrivaled to*
struments. A full guarani
tee and free stool and cover
with every sale.
LUDDEN & BATES
Southern Music House,
CIIOHAN & DOOXErJ
137 BROUGHTON ST. I
feather weight, cheviot, princeJ
SURAH, SICILIAN AND HENRIETTA ■
CLOTHS IN ALL THE I
NEW TINTS. ■
L>lack Groocisi
Grenadine. In Polka Dot, Blrined and nM
ended Designs. Chantilly and Guipure, Sk 3
togs, Flouncing, and All Over Lace,, Dr.pe ,3
Fish Nets, new aud exclusive de.igns. ■
Priestley’s Mourning Goods.!
sixties.
Black Gros Grain, Faille and Surah Silks,
Black. White and Solid Color China SUks.
Gored Surah Silks in every shade
C3-ood.sJ
American, French and Scotch Zephyr* I
Satiues, Outing Cloths, Cashimerines, eta I
CROHAiV & DOPIER I
lo al and wood.
Coal, Wood,
Lime, Cement and Plaster.
denis j. murphy.
Office O Drayton; Telephone 43.
COAL AND WOOD
OF ALL KINDS AND SIZES PROMPTLY
DELIVERER
ID. 3EZ. TiLOxnag,
111 Bay St. West Broad St. \Vbtma
Txlsphons No. 69.
- BBSigy. .... . i
___ LUMBER.
McCauley, Stillwell <fc Ca,
Yellow Pine Lumber,
ROUGH OR DRESSED.
Planing Mill, yard and office,Gwinnett streth
east of S., F and W. Ry.
Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, Mouldings, W#tth>
erboardlng, Shingles, Lathes, Etc.
F.stimates furnished and prompt deliver,
gua anteed.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Eastern Bay From Maine!
1,350 Bales
CHOICE - MAINE ■ HA!
Just landed from schooner Cassle
Jamison.
tyFor sale in lots to suit purchaser*
T. J. DAVIS,
156 Bay Street
■FISH Altll OT ST ERA
ESTABLISHED 13M.
M. M. Sullivan & Son,
Wholesale Fish and Oyster Dealers,
,50 Bryan it. and 151 Bay lane. Savannah, <J*
Fish orders for Punta Garda received h**
have prompt attention. _
GROCERIES. _
Florida Guava Jelly.
Florida Guava Marmalade,
Cuba Guava Jelly,
Dundee Orange Marmalade,
C. & B. Orange Marmalade,
Comb Honey in Tumblers,
Extracted Honey in Bottles,
Dunbar Figs in Tins,
A. M. & C. W. WEST'S.
