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M’DONOUGH MEN PICKED
TH* ADMINISTRATION TICKET IN
NEXT TUESDAY S ELECTION.
The Work of the Committee of
Twenty-five to be Ratified at Masonic
Temple To-nlg-ht-Tbe Harmon Ticket
to Be Announced at a Meeting at
Turner Hall—Dr. Duncan and T. H.
McMillan the Latest of the McDon
ough Men.
To-night the voters of Savannah will be
presented with the two municipal tickets
from whioh they are supposed to select the
eity fathers at the polls Tuesday for the
next two years.
Mayor McDonough’s friends will meet at
Masonic temple to ratify the work of the
committee of twenty-tive appointed several
weeks ago to pick out twelve men who
would be in accord and sympathy with the
mayor’s enforcement of the law. Every
thing points to an enthusiastic gathering
and an unequivocal indorsement of the com
mittee’s ticket.
Alderman Harmon’s supporters will meet
' at Turner hall and pick their own ticket out
of a large batch of names which will be
submitted.
Here is tbs ticket which was furnished
yesterday by a friend of Mayor Mci 'enough
as the one which the committee of twenty
five will present at the Masonic temple.
It was shown to soms of those in
position to know of its correctness, but they
declined to either ailirm or deny it .
FOB MAYOR.
John J. McDonough.
FOR ALDKKMEN.
Herman Myerß, M. W. Dixon,
R. B. Harris, David Wells.
W. G. Cann, T. A. Folliard,
George H names, William Bohao,
W. L O’Brian, T. H. McMillan,
George J. Mills, W. Duncan.
It wilt be seen by the above ticket that
the committee completed its work yester
day by putting on Dr. Duncau as
the twelfth man and substituting Mr.
MoMillan for Capt. Thomus Here veil, Jr.,
■who was praeticaily decided upon night be
fore last.
The reason for drooping Capt. Screven is
not known except to the committee, but
friends of Capt. Screven feel quite
sore at the change. They say be will te
elected anyhow, as be will get the solid sup
port of the Harmonitea and the equally solid
support of the Fourth district, the voters of
which indorsed him as their choioe night be
fore last. There was a rumor ourreut also
that Alderman Herman Myers had been
dropped from the McDonough ticket, but
this proved unfounded.
A SURPRISED COMMITTEE.
The announcement in yesterday’s Morn
ing News of the work of the committee of
twenty-five was a surprise to the gentlemen
comprising the committee. They were try
ing to work the matter quietly and keep the
names of their selection a secret until to
night’s meeting. Home of them could not
understand how the information
leaked, and contented themselves
with tha belief that it was
altogether newspaper guessing. In this,
however, they were mistaken. The informa
tion was gleaned from authoritative sources
and was anything but guesswork.
Alderman Harmon’s friends busied them
selves yesterday in discussing tbe merits of
Mayor McDonough’s ticket, and making
predictions as to the suocess and failure of
the gentlemen who will run with the
mayor. Of course from their point of view
the ticket is a weak oue, while tbe friends
of the administration consider it an un
usually strong and thoroughly representa
tive array of men in whose bands the
affairs of the city would lie admirably and
economically administered.
THU HARMON MEN.
Some of the names to be presented to the
Harmon meeting for aldermen are as fol
lows: Aldermen Myers and Haines, Cap*
Thomas Screven, Jr.. Dr. William Duncan,
W. J. Watson, Marcus S. Baker, George A.
Hudson, John Lyons, J. H. Collins, \v. H.
Ray, Thomas Bowden, John F. Lubs, H.
M. Comer, Jr., and It. Cuvier Gordon.
The meeting is expected to last quite
awhile, as eaoh name will be voted upon
separately, and of course an affair of
thia character is bound to have
more or leas speeohmakiug interspersed iu
the programme. A campaign committee
to arouse the voters aud work at the polls is
also to be selected.
The committee of twenty-five, it is said,
at one time came near selecting Mr. Wataon
of the De Soto as one of the candidates for
the administration ticket. He was urged
by bis friends aud was the choice of a
number of the committee, but on the vote
he did uot have sufficient following to carry
him through, if he will accept it be oati
have a nomination on the Harmon ticket.
*r,. NOT A COMMITTEEMAN.
Mr. L. Putzel, who was mentioned In
yesterday’s Morning News as one of the
committee of twenty-five, says he was not
on the committee. He takes no interest in
politics beyond casting bis ballot, and would
not serve on a committee if he were ap
pointed. Tbe Morniko News only pub
lished the names as a rumor furnished by
a party who o aimed to be on tbe “inside.”
It did not give the names of the committee
us a positive fact.
The colored men have taken a hand in the
fight. A meeting has been called for to
night at Odd Fellows’ hall, on Harris street,
to name a qandidate for alderman to repre
sent the negro in the coming election.
TEE CONVOCATION ENDED.
Bishop Nelson Tells the Clergymen
Something About Church Music.
The convocation of the Episcopal arch
deaconry closed yesterday. Bishop Nelson
met the clergy iu Christ church at 11 o’clock
in the morning aud disoussed with them
various systems and methods of church
work.
In tbe afternoon at 4 o’clock a Sunday
school conference was held at St John’s
church, participated in by the children and
teachers of Christ’s, St. John’s and St. Paul’s
churches.
There were about 300 children present
besides a number of older people.
Tbe obildren eaug Borne of their songs and
repeated tbs Lord’s prayer and ttie creed.
Bishop Nelson delivered an address to the
obildren. The bishop's address was so sim
ple and kindly in iis nature that
every 4-year ohild could understand
it and showed that he knew how to talk to
children and win their attention. The chil
dren were very much interested in his sto
ries und responded readily to his questions.
If Bishop Nels n makes as great a success of
managing the older people of his diocese as
he does tbe cbildreu he will make a great
record.
Bishop Nelson addressed the members of
tbe church choirs and others interested in
church music at tbe parish halt of St. Joun’s
church last night. There were übout 100
people present and the bishop’s address was
listened to with great interest. He showed
a very practical knowledge of church music,
evidently gained by long ex[>erienoe. He is
evidently very familiar with the subject
and has a wide knowledge of sacred music
of all descriptions. Those who expected tbe
introduction Of new Ideas and innovations
in church musio were disappointed.
Bishop Nelson leaves this morning for
Guyton, where he will spend a day or two.
Another Weather Change.
The weather moderated considerably
yesterday and tbe minimum tem
perature wasfi only 37 w . There was a
alight shower of rain in tbe morning. Tbe
observer predicts that to-day will be de
cidedly colder.
Make a note of It.-Twenty-five cents buy ths
bast llalmsiit out, h*Uv*tiou Oil.—ad.
Abbott's hakt Indian Corn I‘tmt cures all
•crus, worts aud uuiuvu*. —ad.
THE BIG TURPENTINE TANK.
The Contract for Ita Braotlon About
to Be Given Out.
The tank system for storing spirits
turpentine is now sn assured thing for Sa
vannah, and tbs drat tank will be ereoted
before the opening of the coming season.
The gentlemen who have the matter in
hand have progreased so far with the plans
that they have begun to seek for a location
for the plant and to secure estimates for
the construction of tanks.
The location has not beau definitely decided
upon as yet, but it will probably bes me
wbere in the neighborhood of the Savan
nah, Florida and Western wharves, as that
is thought to be the most convenient local
ity for handling the spirits.
The capital stock of the company will be
#2.5,000, of which the greater portion has
already been subscribed, but it will require
only half this amount actually paid in to
complete the present plans. Tpe subscrip
tions will be called In later oa as it is
t und necessary to increase the tankage.
Most of the naval store* fac
tors of Savannah have already
taken etock und it is expected that all of
them will go into it. Btock is also being
taken by the operators in the territory con
tiguous to Savannah, and it is desired to
have a number of them subscribe as they
are the ones who will receive the chief bene
fit from the system, the object of which is
to increase or maintain prices.
Mr. J. A. G. Carson is one of those inter
ested la the scheme. Mr. Carson wus seen,
ye.terday and gave some interesting in
formation ua to the enterprise and the
benefits expected to result from it.
Tbs idea now is, Mr. Carson says, to erect
oue large 10.000 to 12,000 barrel tank.
This, it is thought, will be sufficient for the
present, and the coat will be muoh leas than
to ereot two or tnrse smaller tanks
holding only 5,000 gallons apiece. The in
tention is to store the turpeDtiDe in this
tank as it is received, giving receipts for it
Theas receipts will state amount, cost of
storage and other particulars, and will be
bankable or can be disposed of upon the
floor of the board of trade.
"The stock of spirits in Savannah is sel
dom more than 20,000 barrels at one time,”
said Mr. Carson, “and with 12,000 barrels
held m reserve we think this would mate
rially aid In controlling tbs
market and maintaining pricee.
A* it is now no factor or buyer cares to
hold turpentine any longer than pousible on
account of the danger of leakage and a<
there is no place to store it all holders are
compelled to sell as fast as possible.
"Savannah is called the naval stores port
of the world and it seems that we should be
able to dictate prices, but wo do not. Lon
don is the only port which is equipped with
facilities for storing and bolding the spirits.
Loudon has a capacity of about 40,000 bar
rels, which amount is ueualy held in tank.
By holding this reserve London is able by
bringing it in competition with our fresh
supplies and thus control pnoes to our dis
advantage. Wt.en we are able to store our
surplus here then we can maintain prices,
und uot before. We expect to develop this
plan until we secure the cheapest possible
system of handling and storing spirits.”
The contract for the 12,000-barrel tank
will probably be given out soon.
THE SOUTHERN’S DIRECTOR®.
J. J. Wilder Added to the New Board.
The Directors’ Luncb.
The Southern Bank of the State of Geor
gia held its annual meeting and election of
directors yesterday morning. The follow
ing ticket was unanimously elected: Eu
gene Kelly, John Flatmery, S. B. Palmer.
E. A. Weil. Horace A. Crane, J. B. Duok
worth, Lee Koy Mvers, H. P. Smart aud J.
J. Wilder.
Mr. Wilder is the only new addition to
the board. He was a director of the Southern
Hank several years ago and afterward of
the Central Railroad Bank.
The majority stock, 8,100 shares, owDed
by Mr. Eugene Kelly or New York, was
voted by Presideut John Flannery.
The bank observed Us usual custom and
aftor tbe election tbe stockholders, directors
and officers of tbe bank and invited guests
partook of a collation in the directors' room.
The lunoheon was served by John J. Sul
livan.
Tbe Southern Bank continues in tbe same
prosperous condition which has character
ized its history since Its organization. Be
sides its capital of $500,000 the bank has a
surplus fund of $500,000 and undivided
profits amounting to $104,139 25. The
deposits amount to nearly $2,000,000.
The Chatham Bank has elected tb* fol
lowing directors:
C. H. Olmstead, W. W. Chisholm,
C. 8. Ellis, J. W. Fret well,
Jacob Paulsen. George A. Hudson,
B. H. Levy, Leopold Adler,
Thomas Ballantyne, M. L. Byok,
R. F. Burdell, J. W. Cabaniss.
The Brush Electric Light and Power
Company has elected the followiughoard of
direotors:
H. P. Hamilton, J. C. Rowland,
L. Kay ton, D. Y. Dancy,
J. R. (Sheldon, D. R. Thomas,
G. W. Allen, Jacob Hauers,
A. Minis.
A LIGHTER OF COTTON ABLAZE.
Eighty-five Bales Damaged at tbe
Merchants and Miners’ Wharf
Yesterday' afternoon a fire broke out at
the wharf of tbe Merchants and Miners’
Transportation Company. It started in
some ootton on lighter No. 10 wbioh was
moored to the wharf. Thera ware eighty
five bales on the lighter, aud before the fiie
department arrived tbe cotton was pretty
badly damaged.
The lighter was moored at the wbarf
Wednesday niomiug and had lain there
ever since. The ootton was originally
booked for the British steamship Saint
Hubert’s cargo, but was shut out and was
shipped via the Baltimore lino for Liver
pool.
The loss will approximate $5 or $6 per
balo and is covered by insurance.
The timber ends aud the hatches of the
lighter were more or less oharred. The
origin of the fire is unknown but is supposed
to have been from a friction spark from a
pile driver which was working just abend
of the lighter, ths heavy westerly wind
blowing the spark into the cotton and
fanning it Into a flame.
A LIN IB TO JAMAICA.
Tha Plant System Charters the Steam
ship Halifax for Winter Service.
President Plant, of the Plant system of
steamship and railway lines, has chartered
the staamsbip Halifax, which will make
several excursions from Port Tampa to Ja
maica and other islands of the West Indies
during the next two or three months.
Tbe Halifax is a first-class steamship in
every respect aud well adapted to servioa of
this kind. Jamaica 1* one of the most inter
esting and beautiful islands of the West In
dies, and tbe trip will provs a charming one
especially to those wbo have dens Cuba.
Cuba, however, will still be in the itiner
ary of tourists, especially as the Plant
steamers from Port Tampa to Havana put
it right at tbe doors of Florida. These
steamers, now on winter soheduie, are tbe
moet complete ship* of their tonnage ever
constructed.
To Prevent the Grip,
Or auy other similar epidemio, the blood
and the whole system should be kept in
health; condition. If you feel worn out or '
have “that tired feeling” in the morning, do
not be guilty of ueglect. Give Immediate I
Kite turn to yourself. Take Hood’s Sarsa
parilla to give strength, purify the blood |
and prevent disease.
Hood's Pttls cur* tivar ills, jaundice, bll- j
leususse, etek headaone, cousupatiou.-uti. j
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1893.
CAPTURED IN A CONVENT.
SWINDLER MAXI,BY LANDED IN
JAIL AT BT. AUGUSTINE.
Tha Sisters of Bt. Joseph's Uonvsnt in
Jacksonville Victimized by the Man
Wbo Attempted to Swindle the 8;e
--tfcrs of Mercy Hera—The Slaters of Bt.
Augustine Warned Juet In Time.
They Seize Makley and Hold Him
Until the Sheriff Arrived.
"Gen. W. E. Maxlsy," who attempted to
swindle tbs priests and sisters of Haven
nab with bogus checks, an aocouut of
wbose operations were published in yester
day’s Morning News, has been trying his
vocation in Florida.
Yesterday tbs Chatham Bank received
for collection a check on the Chatham Book
for #l-50 indorsed by “Maxiey" from tba
mother superior of the Jacksonville con
vent. Tba sisters were at once notified that
tiie paper was worthless.
The fact of the cbeok being sent here for
übileotlon indicated that “Maxiey” bad suc
ceeded in defrauding tha sisters’ school at
Jacksonville of the difference between its
rates of tuition and the total amount of the
check.
A St. Augustine tpeolal to the 'Morning
News gives tba story of Maxley’s opera
tions in Jacksonville and the warning to
the sisters of tbs convent in Bc. Augustine.
The special says: “The mother superior of
St. Joseph’s convent at Jacksonville and
Sister Mary Ann of tha orphanage came
hare this afternoon to warn Mother lAzarus
of St. Joseph's in Mt. Auguetine against a
■ windier wbo robbed them yesterday.
Mother Cavale received a letter' from one
W. E. Maxiey, dated Screven house, Sa
vannah, Jan. 11, stating that be had a
daughter he wished placing in Bt. Joseph’s.
Following the receipt of the letter Maxiey
celled and arranged for tuition and board
of his daughter, whom he eaid he had left
at Way station. Mother Cavale gave the
costs amounting to #IOO, which Maxiey
thought very reasonable and
handed over a draft for #l5O
on the Chatham Bank of Savannah. He
Indorsed the check W. E. Maxiey. receiv
ing in cash #2O and a receipt for #l2O.
Maxiey next visited the orphanage and
gave a bequest for #I,OOO and got #5 tor ex
penses. In the meantime he wrote to
Mother Lazarus at St. Augustine a similar
letter and called to play the same game.
While watting for the mother in the oon
vent the mother superior and Sister Mary
Aim arrived and mat the swindler. Ae
soon at they got inside He tried to get out.
The sisters after several hard tueeeU floored
him until Sheriff l’ai ry arrived.
A visit to Deputy Turner at the jail ied
to an examination of the papers found on
the prieonsr. They included e draft for
SI,OOO parable to Hon. W. E. Watershlp
by K. M. Manning Sc Cos., on the Chatham
Bank of Savannah, another on the same
hank for #IOO payable to Hon, R. M. Me
Arthur by Manning Sc Cos., a third for #2OO
by Manning & Cos., payable to the same
party. Ha was supplied with blank draft*
on the Florida State Bank and the Chatham
Bank.
Letters addressed to the presidents of the
Yorkvllle Military School, Stetson Uni
versity and to Bister Mason, indicated his
intention to plaj the same game attempted
here. Judge Cooper will hear tha cate
Friday. Maxiey claims to be G. W. Mc-
Thurer of Richmond, Va.
A MODEL DAIRY FARM.
A Business That Ought to be Profit
able in Savannah
Considering ths immense demand for
fresh milk aud butter in Savannah it It sur
prising bow few are the number of dairy
farms in the neighborhood of the city and
on w hat a small scale tbe business is oou
duoted by the few who have gone into it.
It certainly looks aa it Havaunab should sup
port a dozen first-class dairies.
As it is now nearly all the butter used in
this oity comes from Tennessee aud New
York. There has been some development
in the business of late, however. Mr.
Charles Gibbet is a young man wbo believes
that a first-class dairy farm near Havaonah
will pay, and he has determined to make
this his businsss. Mr. Gibbet bat been
engaged in dairying but a few months, but
be bas accomplished as much if not more
than has been done by eny ore else in the
same time near Savannah. He baa a large
place about three miles from the oity on tbe
Thunderbolt road, whioh he has stocked
with about seventy-five head of cattle. He
be* about sixty tniloh cows, mostly of tbe
Jersey breed, which are kept entirely for
their milk. The Improvement in Mr.
Glbbea’ farm over meat other dairy
farms is in the facilities for oaring
for ths oattla and for keeping everything
clean so aa to prevent contamination of the
milk by th* presence of filth. His barn is
140 feet long by 27 feet wide, with stallion
each side, Tb* floor is raised three feet
fr m tbe ground and th* previsions for
drainage are almost perfect. Water is sup
plied from an artesian well, and after every
milking the place is thoroughly cleaned out,
all the filth being drained off through
wooden trenches. Tbe milk is kept in a
house apart from the barn, so as to dimin
ish tbe possibility of contamination by ab
sorption.
Mr. Gibbes has a great many improve
ments he intsDds to make, but be is satisfied
that he hat now the best equipped dairy
farm around Bavannah and be would be
glad to have bis friends come out and take
a look at it at any time.
CRACK SHOTS AT THE TARGET.
The Rifle Range st the Bicycle Grounds
Opened.
The rifle rang* at ths new bioyele park
southeast of the oity was opened up yester
day afternoon by a contest between two
teams of tb* Bavannah Rifle Association.
President MoAlpln appointed Dr. F. C.
Wilson captain of the first team, and Capt
J. P. W bite captain of the second. They
selected their own teams as follows:
First Team—F. C. Wilson, W. W.
Nichols, Georg* T. Cann, R. R. Dancy and
J. C. Postell.
Second Team—J. P. White, J. D. Martin,
C. B. Richmond, J. M. Bryan and George
T. Cope.
Tbe second team was badly handicapped
by tbe absence of Dr. Martin and Mr.
Bryan. A. B. FJchberg, the alternate, was
substituted for Mr. Bryan and Prof. Rich
mond shot twlos to make up for theabseuoe
of Dr. Martin. The result was 976 points
for Wilson's team to 923 for White’s, eaoh
man 20 shots. Tbe contestants were highly
pleased with tbe grounds for a short range,
and tbe probability is that they will be well
patronized for practice by the military and
rifle ciube. Tbe teams will shoot again by
Feb. 1. when it is expeoted to have the full
membership of eaoh team present.
Desires to Bear Testimony.
Henry Thorne, traveling secretary of ths
Y\ M. C. A., writes from Exster Hall,
Btrand, London, Feb. 2, 1888:
“I desire to bear my testimony to the
value of Allcogr’s Porous Plasters. I
have used them for pains in tbe baok and
side arising from rheumatic and other
causes never without deriving benefit from
tbsir application. They are easily applied
aud very comforting. Those engaged at I
am in nabiie work whioh involves ex
posure to sudden changes of temperature
will do well to keep a supply of AllcoOk’s
Porous Plasters in their portmanteaus. ’
ad.
An Operator Surprised.
E. J. Can*;, chief of tbe way wires of tbs
Western Union Telegraph Company, was
taken very muoh by surprise last night by
bis brother operators who presented him a
handsome bouquet In recognition of bis
Impartial treatment and efficiency Al
though greatly surprised Mr. Carey's ready
wit stood him in good stead a* evidenced by
an eloquent addraaa which called forth eu
tbuaiasuo applause.
ACCEPTANCES POURING IN.
Letters to President Pure* for the
Board of Trade Dinner.
The annual dinner of the board of trade
which will take plao* at the De Soto Fab.
I 8, is attracting general attention over tbs
country. Answers to invitations oonttnue
to pour in udoii President Purse. Those
who cenuot accept appear to regret it ex
ceedingly and many are the complimentary
things said of Savannah and her people.
President J. H. Martin of tha Southern
W holeaaie Grocers’ Association,the present
headquarters of which are at Memphis,
writes a letter in which be brings out some
most interesting points to the grocers of
Savannah and the south generally. Presi
dent Martin’s letter is as follows:
Memphis, Tikk., Jan. 10, 1893.
£>. O. Purge. iVesident, Sax-annah. (Ja:
My Dbak Sir—Your verv kind Invitation to
attend the annual dinner of the Savannah Board
of Trade on Feb 8 reached me while in bed with
a severe attack of the grip, and i take the ear
bent i oasible moment to express my warmest
thanks for the thoughtful notice.
It would afford me unbounded pleasure to be
with you, but have au important case in the
United States court at Little Rock. Ark., to
come up the first Monday in Febru
ary (6th proxi. and cannot afford
m> self the happiness proposed, and you will
please tender your associates, and especially
Mr. Tiedeman. whom I remember so favorably,
my high appreciation of the invitation and deep
regret that 1 cannot attend
1 beg to impress upon the members of your
board, more particular the wli lesale grocer*,
the great importance of organization to meet
and defeat the prevailing and increasing en
croachments of the manufacturer and importer
upon their righta and privileges as diitributora
to tha retail dealer of all products.
We have a continuous fight upon our bands
and our business is daily being ignored and in
vaded by tboae same manufacturer*,* ho expect
to stock us with their products and then sell
our customers at same prices, or at any prioe.
The Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
has accomplished muoh, but much more Is to
be done, and It requires “organization” and a
snoulder to shoulder effort, combined with
patient and persistent work to reach our pur
l>oee, but it can be done, and must tie done, and
to that end beg of you the solid co-operation of
your board and its individual members.
With best wlshe* for the oontinued success of
your splendid board of trad?, I remain, very
respectfully, yours truly,
J. H. Martin, President.
The memheribip of the Southern Whole
sale Grocers’ Association extends through
out ihe entire south, and the utterances of
its president are recognised aa of weight
upon whatever subjeot expressed, pertain
ing to the trade.
CoL H. B. Crosby, agent of the Syndicate
of English capitalists and ship-builders who
are preparing to establish a direct line
lietween Savannah aud Liverpool,will be at
the dinner and will probably bring some of
the English capitalists with him. Col,
Crosby has taken considerable interest in
the success of the dinner. In a recent let
ter to Capt. Purse he says:
"I duly reoeivrd your telegram saying
that you had invited Mr. Samlo of London
to attend the dinner on Feb. 8 at Savannah.
1 also wrote to him by steamer which sailed
from NBw York on Jan. 7, earnestly re
questing him to Te present on that oocation
and I also cabled him to-day.”
Hon. Jatneß H. Blount, chairman of the
committee on foreign affairs of tba House
or Representatives, will probably attend tbe
dinner. In a letter to Capt. Purse dated
Jan. 10 he says that the condition of the
business of the oommittee on foreign affairs
■nay make it very difficult for him to leave
Washington at that time, but he scams
very desirlous of being present and ex
presses the kindest feelings toward Bavan
nah and her people,
Hon. Thomas G. Lawson who represents
the Eighth district in congress, says
he fears it will he Impossible for him
to be present on acoount of the
press of congressional business at that time
and consequently declines the Invitation.
Charles A. Dana of the New York Sun
; resents bis compliments to President
Purse aud regrets most sincerely that it will
uot be in his power to be iu Bavannah on
Feb. Bin order to enjoy tbe plsaaure of
dining with tbe board of trade.
Rt. Rev. Thomas A. Becker, bishop of
Bavannah, regrets that previous engage
ments will prevent bis attendance upon tbe
dinner.
Presideot Purse soys that the board of
trade dinner will be oue of tbe most elabo
rate affairs of its kind in the history of Sa
vannah. The dinner will be the very best
that can possibly bs prepared by the chef
of the De Soto and in his most artistio style.
Tbe menu cards will be exceedingly ornate
aud will' be well worth preserving as
souvenirs. They will be specially
engraved for the occasion. AU the ap
pointments of the dinner will be in keeping
with the menu.
The list 'of speakers has not yet been
completed, but it is certain that some of tbe
best speakers of th* country will entertain
th* guests upon the occasion.
AT THE THEATER
"Jane's” First Appearance Before a
Bavannah Audience.
“Jane” was seen yesterday for the first
time in Savannah. Tbs theater was filled
at tbe matiiiee and overflowed at last
night's performance.
The play is a funny one from
beginning to end. In that it ranks
with‘’Wilkinson’s Widows.” The story of
the play bas been told several times but it
does not work out as soms of them represent
it. In brief it is this: “A young Londoner
lias been going it at a rather rapid rate and
bas been drawing on bis trustee, an old man,
and fooling him Into ths belief that
be is married, when be is not married
at all. The trustee is about to pay him
a visit, and tha young man has to provide
himself with a wife, or the secret will be
out and there will be mischief to plav all
round. He proposes to ths girl to whom he
it engaged to get married, she won’t at such
short notice, and he proposes then to the
aunt of the girt to nominally become bis
wife until the old trustee is satisfied, and
she refuses, but finally oonsents through the
interposition of the young man’s valet, un
known to the master. The master, in the
meautime, unknown to the valet, has ar
ranged with "Jane," ths housekeeper aod
the valet’s wife, whose marriage is kept a
secret from ths master, to personate tbs
young fellow’s wife to the old trustee.
Tbe company is au excellent on* and pre
sents tbe play at its best.
Tbe curtalu raiser, “Chums,” is a delight
ful comedietta and almo.it excels "Jane” in
its way. There have been few more de
lightful plays at the theater tn a long time
than those presented yesterday.
THE GR3BKB ORGANIZE.
They Will Celebrate the Grecian New
Year’s To-day.
The Greek citizens of Savannah have or
ganized a society for the promotion of their
interests, social and otherwise. A meeting
was held last night, and tbe following of
ficers were elected:
Preeident—l’oter Sampson.
Vice i‘resident—T. Sampson.
Secretary—N. Vandoro.
Treasurer—P. Sampson.
Tha organization will meet monthly. To
day, I elng the Greek new year, all members
of tb* society will close their place of busi
ness and celebrate the day in a becoming
manner.
Red Men’s Officer*.
Nacooohes tribe of Red Men bas In
stalled tbe following officer* for the next
term:
I’rochet—J. Wesley Hunt.
Sachem—L. H. Phillips.
Benlor Sagamore—W. B. Owens.
Junior Sagamore—Fred Sohwerz.
Chief of Reoords—Emile A. Gradot.
Keeper of Wampum—Henry Koishorn.
Trustees—N. Freiherr, J. L. Bordnav*
A. R. Fawcett.
Whitaker's Almanack,
An Almanack for 1693, by Joeepb Whita
ker, F. H. A., 1/oadoo. For sale at Eetlll'e
Newt Depot, 211* Bull street. Price 50
cants.—a d.
BAKING POWDER.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov’t Report.
Rdfol feting
i\% Powder
ABSOLUTELY PURE
SAVANNAH AT THE HEAD.
ADJT. GHN. KELL’S REPORT ON THE
BTATA TROOPS.
Tba strength of the Militia Now 4,000.
A Decrease of Over 500 Since Last
Year on Account of the Disband
ment of Beveral Companies CoL
Mercer the Ranking Colonel of the
State and Capt. Flannery the Rank
ing Captain—Lieut. McGrath Holda
the Lieutenancy Honors.
The report of Col. John Mclntosh Kell,
ad jutant and Inspector general for the stats,
for 1892, baa been received by tbs officers
her*. Tha report contains nearly 100 pages
of prlntsd matter and gives in detail every
thing relating to the state troops for the
year just past.
The total strength of tbs volunteer forces
of the state at tba close of 1892 is put at
8,950 officers sod men of whioh
2,870 are white and 1,038 are
colored. There is a decrease of 557 men as
compared with last year, caused by the ex
clusion of the names of pay members from
the roll and the disbandment of tbs Du-
Bignon Volunteers, the Piedmont Rifles,
the Dublin Light Infantry and the Consti
tutional Guards.
The organization of tbs Georgia volun
teers is as follows: Four regiments, three
battalions and two Independent companies
of infantry, two batteries of artillery and
one regiment aud one battalion of cavalry.
The organization of the oolored Georgia
volunteers is three battalions and four
independent companies of infantry, one
company of artillery and one of cavalry.
Lieut. C. B. Batteries, U. S. A., acting
assistant adjutant and inspector general, is
highly complimented for bis thorough in
spection of tbs stats troops.
The report will tie of special value to
commissioned officers, as it includes a reg
ister of all the commissioned officers of each
regiment, battalion and company. A full
list of all the officers of the state is also in
cluded, giving the lineal rank or order of
precedence according to date of commis
sion of each in his respective rank.
Tbs Savannah officers head the list.
CoL Mercer is tha ranking colonel of tbe
state. Lisnt. CoL Peter Heilly ranks first
aod Lieut. Col. William Garrard rauks sec
ond among tbe lieutenant colonels of ths
■tats. Maj. John Schwarz is the ranking
major.
Capt. John Flatmery rauks first among
the Infantry captains of tbe state, bis com
mission dating from 187 U Cap* W. D.
Dixon ranks fourth, Cant. John Reilly
eighth, Capt. Thomas Screven ninth. Cap*
W. 8. Rockwell eleventh. Cap* W. W.
Williamson sixteenth, Cap* J. F. Brooks
seventeenth and Capt. H. Koishorn
twenty-fifth among tbs forty-three infantry
oaptalns.
Lieu* James MoGrath is tbe ranking first
lieutenant of infantry, Lieut. John M.
Bryan second. Lieu* H. G. Gaillard fourth,
I dent. W. W. Owens fifth, Lieut. M. A.
O’Byrne sixth, Lieut. John T. Ronan sev
enth, lieu* J. E. Koilock tenth. Lieu* Ed
ward Karow eleventh, Lieut. T. P. Huger
twelfth, Lieu* R. S. Mell eighteenth and
Lieut. J. J. Gaudry nineteenth.
There are eighty-three first lieutenants in
the state. Cap* John F. Wheaton is tbo
ranking offioer of artillery and Col. W. W.
Gordon is the ranking officer of cavalry.
Th* quartermaster general's report states
the expenses of the troops at Camp Nortben
last year at $19,154 80. Lieut. Satterlee
makes a full report upon the target practice
at Camp Northern Reports of the com
manding officers of saob week at the oamp
are also included.
The report of Cap* Lewis Smith of tba
Third United Stats* artillery upon tb* in
spection of tbe troopa in camp Is given iu
full.
Tbe report is very complimentary to the
Savannah troops, especially to th* First
regimen* Full extracts from the report
were published in tbe Morning News
several months ago.
Where there are children, there Dr. Bull’s
Cough Syrup should be always handy.— ad.
CITY BREVITIES.
Palestine Commandery No. 7, K. TANARUS.,
meets to-nigh*
The Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Society of Georgia meet* in annual conven
tion at Augusta to-day. The Savannah
delegation will go up thia morning.
The Savannah steam bakery has declared
a dividend of 4 per cent, from its earnings,
payable Jan. 20. This is tbe first
dividend the company has declared and Is
a proof of its successful management and
large business.
A petition is being circulated and largely
signed requesting Sheriff-elect Blots of the
city court to appoint Mr. M. F. Sullivan
chief deputy. Mr. Sullivan would make a
capable officer and bis friends hope be will
secure the appointment.
Charlie Clark, Willie Heywood, Willie
Edwards and Henry Green, the negroes ar
rested by Detectives Morgan and Hanley for
burglarizing Yolatki's jewelry store, have
confessed to numerous other burglaries
wbioh have oceurred in ths neighborhood
of the market recently.
Tbe score made by Mr. R. R. Dancy at
tbe rifle association practice yeeterdav was
a very remarkable one. In hit roundoff lie
made 25, or five hulls eye* in succession. In
tbs entire history of the association there
have been but two other soorea tbe psar of
this one. They were made by Dr. John D.
Martin and Cap* Joseph P. White, and both
these gentlemen bold tbe medals for thair
remarkable soores given by tbe association.
LOCAL PERSONAL.
John 1). Young of Louisville is at ths De
Soto.
J. J. Bronson and S. H. Burke of Mlllen
spent yesterday in tbe oity.
Morris Cohen of Sandertville was a
visitor to tbe cotton exchange yesterday.
R. E. Boughton of Sandersvill# was a
visitor on tba floor of tb* cotton exchange
yesterday.
Hon. F. L. Bronson, member of the leg
islature from Burke county, was in the city
yesterday.
Mr. T. Cotter and Mr. A. A. Moore of
Kausas City are at the De Soto. Mr. Cotter
is of the firm of Cotter, McDonnell Sc Cos.,
plumber* Mr. Moor* it of the firm of
Moore Bros., builders.
Rabbi L P. Mends* was ths recipient yes
terday of a pair of hondtome candlestick*,
presented by friends on the occasion of his
birthday. Ths gift was accompanied by a
pretty piece of poetry written by au En
glish lady now visiting in ths city.
FOR CONSUMPTION
Css Hereford's Acid Phosphate.
Dk. J. R. Forwow, Kiowa, Indian Terri
tory, says: "I hav* triad it for consump
tion. with success, and think It worthy a
thorough trial hr th* profession. ’ ’ —ad.
Y. M. O. A S ON THEIR MUSCLE.
The Fourth Handicap Contest to Take
Place To-night.
Tbe fourth monthly handicap contest of
the Young Men’s Christian Association will
take place in the gymnasium to-night.
After the contest Director Goodridge will
give an exhibition of class work by tbe
boys’ department, giving a practical demon
stration of the methods used in building up
the bodies of the members who take up
gymnakium work for practical benefit.
The programme of tbe contest is as
follows:
PART I.—SENIORS.
Running High Jump Off Spring Board—Pole
vault.
Jump, Step and Jump—Rope climb.
Standing Broad Jump (still dip)—High kick.
PART It. —-JUNIORB.
Position March—Weight Drill (free hand) Pri
mary Mat Work— Class
Special Work—Leaping, Pyramids and Tum
bling—Masters Stoddard, Rees, Thompson. Cot
ter. DuPont and Fulton.
Tba publio is invited to attend these con
tests and exhibitions. They have become
so popular undsr Director Goodridge that
the gallery of the gymnasium is sometimes
taxed to accommodate tbe ladies and gen
tlemen who eagerly watch tbe contestants.
Mr. Goodridge has infused new lite into tbe
physical department of the association. The
growing popularity of tbe classes verify his
popularity. New blood is being infused
into gymnattio and atblstio games and con
tests, which, with the older members, give
promise of ths Young Men’s Christian As
sociation taking its place in amateur ath
letics in Bavannab.
Foot ball is olaiminr a large share of ths
talk in the “gym.” The game with the
Forest City team has tended to increase the
Interest and other games are being arranged.
Mr. Goodridge is an ardent lover of ath
letics and all outdoor games, and the effort
will be made to organize tennis aud base
ball olubs in the spring.
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
The Grand Jury Returns True Bills
Against the Bourquine.
True bills for murder were found last
night by the grand jury of the superior
court against Gugle Bourquin and bis son,
GuillSmaln Bourquin, for killing G. W.
Farrell a few weeks ago. Their trial will
take place next week.
The grand jury also returned a true bill
against Henry M. Boley for forgery. Boley
was junior member of the late firm of M.
Boley Sc Son, and is charged with having
forged S. Herman’s signature to numerous
papers, which he hypothecated In tbe bank*.
Two true bills were found against P. Bab
bett, tbs young man who tried to pass
checks forged in O. C. Butler’s name on tbe
Chatham Lank in September last, and who
recently beat a liumhsr of boarding houses.
The other indictments were as follows:
W. L. Callahan, laroeny; Vincent Gwinn.
Anderson Hilton and Owen Stiles, burglary;
Harry Best, simple larceny; Charles Grant,
robbery, and John F. Memcke, assault with
intent to murder.
Only one esse was tried in the city court
yesterday. It was that of Dledrich Kenken
v* Suiter Sc Seaman, for wages. The jury
gave a verdict for th* plaintiff for $305
principal and s2l 85 lotereat.
Carl Otto Dahlgreen. a subject of the
King of Sweden, and Wilhelm Helmen, a
subjeot of the Emperor of Germany, took
ths oath of allegiance before Judge Mac-
Donell yesterday and became American
citizens.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 30, 1889.—T0 the
Antluiigrane Company, Gentlemen—Hav
ing beeh a long sufferer from “periodical
headaches” lat last tried your * ‘Antimi
graine,” and I am free to admit that it has
never been my fortune to receive such in
stantaneous and permanent relief from any
other source. Very respectfully, H. Rod
rigo, 4101 Market street.— ad.
Logan Invites All
To the market to-morrow (Saturday) morn
ing to inspect the greatest display ever
made in this city. Logan never does any
thing but on a great scale, and this is tbe
effort of his life. Nothing but a visit to tbe
market and an examination if his stalls can
do justice to this display. Don’t fail to see
the largest deer ever seen in Savannah.
(Juail in abundance, venison in e.idleEs
abundance, salmon, codfish, smelts, ducks,
geese, turkeys—the finest on earth, chickens
as large ns turkeys, woodcock, fat end
choioe beef, mutton and pork out of sight,
grouse, prairie fowls and pheasants as large
as ever seen.— ad.
SOWANNBB BULPHUR SPRINGS
HOTEL.
Way Down Upon the Kwa'nee River
R-sort and Nature’s Own Sanitarium.
These wonderful waters are so effective
that we will give a positive guarantee to
oufo, without tbe aid of any drug* whatever,
any case of kidney and bladder trouble,
or refund hll c .arges, after a thorough test
of drinking and bathing. Also, rheuma
tism, dyspepsia, malaria, liver, skin and
blood diseases.
Good shooting, excellent boating, and
grand swimming pool. Abo hot and oold
baths oonneoted with all tbe room,; onleine
flret-claes. For further information, address
A. Hanlky, Proprietor, Savannah, Qa.;
John 8. Bowen, Manager, Suwannee.
Fla. — ad.
World’s Fair.
The Mornino News offers, by special ar
rangement with the Recreation Depart
ment of The Christian Union, illustrated
printed matter describing tbe world's fair
and full information as t> reaching ;chlcago
from Savannah or your home, including
tbe time tables and pamphlets of the rail
road or steamer Hues you would use. No
oharge Is made, if you are going to the
world’* fair, address either the Morning
News. Savannah, or the Recreation lie
partment, The Christian Union, New York
ad.
Do Not Forget
To pu rohase a lot at- West Savannah be
fore the price li advanced. You have only
a few more day*; so call at onoe. Price
now |275 for insides, S4OO for corners; $lO
cash, balance $5 a month. When the new
electric line la completed they will be ad
vanced to S4OO for insides, S6OO foroornnrs.
Free conveyance always ready to show
property. JEdw. W. Brown,
Real Estate,
107 Bay street: Room 2, over Savannah
Hank and Trust Company. Phone
567.—ad.
The Everett,
Jacksonville, Fla. This bouse now opened
for tbe season of 1802 and 1808. The largest
and most modern hotel in tbe olty; aocom
modations 000—100 rooms with bath. Rate*
$a 00 per day, except for rooms on first
floor and rooms with bath
Orchestral uuelo morning and evening.
Moiter A Baker, proprietors.— ad.
LUDDBM <* BATES 8. V. R,
WKATHBK PBOBUBILITTBS-rKIDAr.
Generally fair, decidedly colder, bruit to
'iridayriighG** 1 Kin^,; fon ttnuJ cold treats*-
CHURCHES & ORGANISTS
LISZT ORGAN. Style 804.
This new and improved model is attrsetisg
wide attentiou among church committees an!
organists. It is decidedly superior to Small pip*
organs, and uuquestionably tha most psrft
instrument of its class. Sand for catalogue
Mason 4 Hamlin Organ sad Piano (!#.
Sold at Factory Prices
BY
LUDDEN k HITES
SOUTHERN MUSIC HOUSE,
GENERAL WHOLESALt AGENT#.
DRY GOODS-
Commencing to-day and~~con
tinulng for two weelss, we
will sell at New York cost
onr entire stock In the follow
ing departments:
Colored Dress.
Dress Trimmings.
Shawls and Skirts.
Merino and All
Wool Underwear.
Wool Half Hose,
Blankets.
Comforts.
Eiderdowns.
Fancy Flannels,
White Quilts.
Table Linens, Towels and Napkin*
Also our entire line of fine Lock-stitched Mas
lln Underwear, equal to hand-made good*.
CLOTHING.
Loeb’s
Sanitary
Underwear
Is the equal of any German
Pure Wool Underwear made.
The prices are LOWER. Our
SALES speak louder than
words. Everybody wears it.
Sole agents
ART CLASSES.
TELFAIR ACADEMY.
Students who desire to enter tha Art elmss
may apply at the Academy from !) lO a. s.
CARL L. BRANDT, N. A.
DIRECTOR.
CLOTHING.
CHILDREN’S
Kilt Suits and Blouse
Waists, large variety
of styles to select
from.
_ _ ——
GHOC SKIES.
HUNTER WHISKY!
BALTIMORE PURE RYE.
ABSOLUTELY TBZ BEST OBTAIkA-BLE
IN BULK AND BOTTLES.
EST. S. W. BRANCH