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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
JASPER.
Progress of the Fund for the Build
ing of The Monument TO the Hero
Sergeont.

The monthly meeting Of the Jasper Monu-
mental Association was held last night,
aud was well attended. The report Of the
Treasurer, Mr.. j. j. MCGOWAN, showed that
the fund now amounts to s., 294 2S, all OF
which is invested in good securities. From
this it will be seen that the association has
not been idle since 1t was organized, little
over two years ago. The association, however,
have under consideration a plan by which
they hope to interest the military of our
city in the patriotic work they have under
taken, and In which every volunteer soldier
should take pride. The proposition, which
has not vet taken definite shape, is to in
augurate a grand Military Fair, beginning
on the oh of October next, the 1920 ami
versary of the heroic death Of Jasper, In
which military organizations and their
lady friends will be earnestly invited to
assist, each corps having booth or booths
of their own, the whole fair to
be under the charge of an Execu-
tive Committee selected from the
companies. Such an affair could be made
an occasion never to be forgotten, and the
object being the erection of lasting testi
monial Of peoples grateful remembrance
of an humble soldier who lost his life in de-
Tense of American liberty upon battlefield
whose limits are now In the heart Of our
city. II the volunteers of Savannah will
put forth the energy for which they have
been noted, they can raise enough funds by
this proposed fair to enable those in charge
to give the order for the monument before
this year Is out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12

Manila Hats. all COlors,
At LaFar's. ie30 tt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Great ReductIon-GoOd News.

The well known Congress street milliner,
Mr.. H. c. Houston, has determined on
another reduction in the prices of the ele-
giant array Of goods now in his establish
ment. The articles are all seasonable, of
the most fashionable styles and novelties,
but tits necessary, in consequence of other
arrangements for more eligible quarters,
that he clear out the present line of goods.
hence the reduction. Ladies who need
anything In his line will do well to call
without delay and inspect his stock,
as the throngs of fair ones that
constantly fill his attractive establishment
give evidence that his course is appreciated
and that there will be few bargains left. 1t
Is unnecessary to enumerate the articles; we
can only advise our lady friends to call and
see for themselves. This is no announce
ment for buncombe, as visitors will find out
by calling, and, therefore, II you are dis
posed to make good bargains, remember
Houston, on Congress street. je27-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
DON'T Lose the Baby.

Every mother knows how critical time
the second summer is, and how many little
ones die during that period from Summer
Complaint, DYsentery, Diarrbes and
Cholera Morbus; and how anxiously she
watches day by day, lest the dread disease
snatch away the loved onesl There is no
disease that comes so suddenly, or is fire.
ouently so quickly fatal, as these Bowel
Complaints, and in a large majority of cases
doctors aud medicines seem to be OF no
avail. Teere is, however, one remedy,
which IN forty years of trial has never been
known to fail when taken according to the
printed directions, and this is Perry Davis
Pain Killer. It is so safe and sure that no
mother is justified in being without IT. A
bottle in the house ready for sudden sick
ness viii often save life. jy12-1t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Good Ridaancc.

The notorious negro females, Mary Charl-
ton, Nancy FerTsbee and Peggy Nanigault,
whose arrest on Saturday for disorderly
conduct and using obscene language on the
wharf has been noted, were srraigned be
fore the Police Court yesterday. They
were proven TO be 8 very hard lot, aud the
Mayor entered a fine Of S25 ard thirty days
against each. The trio will now have the
opportunity Of doing some healthy work by
washing the clothes of the boys in stripes
at the summer resort in Cuyler Swamp. 1t
viii be the first honest labor they have done
In some time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
SAD DEATH OF A NORTHERN
PHYSICIAN.
HIS Body Found -Four Days After
Death I'm His House.

Some months since there arrived in this
city a well dressed and evidently educated
gentleman, about thirty-6ve years Of age,
who stated that his name was DIR. A. Durett
lie Simple, and that he was a practicing
physician of New York. He was in
wretched health, suffering at the time from
that terrible disease, consumption, and an
nounced his intention Of roughing it here,
in hopes of regaining his health. Shortly
afterwards he leased portion Of ground on
Hutchinson's Island, opposite the city, and
at once went hard to work raising vegetables.
He slept in a little house Or the place, and
worked hard, succeeding early in the spring
in raising fair crop Of beans, which
be sold to dealers in this market. He
lived alone, and we are informed was daily
working his little patch from early morning
until late in the evening. About three
weeks since he came over to the
city, and in conversation with
the fruit dealer. with whom he had
had some transactions, stated that he was
feeling much better and that the rough
work be had laid out for himself was doing
him great good. He was advised not to
sleep on the island at this season OF the
year, but he expressed no apprehension OF
the consequences. Since then he had not
been seen in the city.
Yesterday morning, about ten O'Clock,
some parties passing by his little house de-
tected an unusual smell, and entering the
place found the unfortunate man corpse,
be having apparently been dead several
DAYS. The Coroner was at once notified,
and held an inquest, but very little informa-
tion was CLEANED other than that he had
not been seen about the place for three or
four days, and a verdict was rendered In
accordance with the facts.
The remains were turned over to Mr.. ID.
Ferguson, the undertaken, who had them
placed in a coffin and brought to the city,
when, by direction of the Health Officer,
they were Immediately inferred. A printed
card bearing his name as above given. 10
Gated his residence on Hayes street, New
York
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12

generation hence and It will be too late to
ask for what would now be eagerly granted.
With all Of US Is the sand Of that cemetery
made sacred by the ashes OF some loved one,
aud, though the scattered bones may have
been gathered and removed, the soil in
which those bones have rested il holy
ground. We touch not, then, the question
of our absolute, legal right to the cemetery;
your committee deems it unwise and inexpe-
dent. We would simply suggest that now,
since you have found your position, some
action be taken conformity by the Vestry of
this church and the City Council OF Savan-
nah.
To the latter that spot is as dear as to US,
and our suggestions would meet a hearty
response from them. In smicable unity,
this labor Of love could be accomplished,
and the hallowed ground wherein our dead
have rested be forever secured from future
DISSERTATION. Respectfully submitted
GEORGE A. GORDON, Committee.
Savannah, Aprl %. 1856.
At meeting OF the Wardens and Vestry
of Christ Church, held at the church No
vember, 1856, the Secretary was ordered to
have the application to Council, signed by
the Wardens and Vestry, handed to Council
and spread upon the minutes.
This application was the putting on re-
cord their claim to $50 by 210 feet of
ground inthe Old Cemetery, bounded on the
north by South Broad street, on the west
by Abercorn street, and on the remaining
sides by the public burial ground of Sa-
vannah.
That they are advised by counsel that the
title to the aforesaid portion of the old or
brick cemetery Is now and has always been
vested in the Wardens and Vestrymen of
Christ Church. That, therefore, animated
by no want of confidence in Council, but
fearful that at some future time the attempt
may be made to appropriate to some secular
use the sacred soil of the Old Cemetery, re-
spectfully re quest that their claim to por-
ton thereof, bounded as follows, to-wit :
Commencing at the corner of South Broad
and Abercorn streets, thence running east
$50 feet along the line of South Broad
street, thence south 80 feet, thence west
$50 feet, thence north along the line of
Abercorn street 210 feet to the place of begin
ming, be spread as of record upon the min
utes of Council.
This is signed by VIM. P. Hunter, VIM.
h. Cuyler, Wardens; VIM. T. Williams,
Robert Habersham, James Potter, Jacob
W&ldburQ, T. M. Kollock, George A. Cor
don, as Vestrymen.
At meeting of Council, held on Septem-
Der 3D., 1857, this application was submitted,
together with lengthy report of the cor
poration attorney, Judge Edward j. Harden,
thoroughly reviewing the claim and report
ing adversely thereto, and recommending
the adoption of the following resolution In
reference to said memorial or applications:
BE ii resolved, That in complying with the
said request to spread said memorial upon
the minutes of Council. the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city Of Savannah and ham,
lets thereof do not admit, and are not to be
considered as admitting the justice of the
said alleged claim.
The report and resolutions were adopted,
and the entire proceedings ordered to be
published.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Death Of n COlOTed Man on the
Steamer Katie.

a colored man By the name Of Thompson.
who was in the last stage Of consumption,
applied to Mr.. John Lswton, owner Of the
steamer Katie, for pass from Savannah to
johnson landing on the last trip of the
steamer. He stated that he had no money,
but some friends living at the landing would
take care Of him. Mr.. LaWtOn very kindly
gave him the pass, and the man went
aboard the steamer. On Thursday morning
about o'clock, when IN the vicinity of
Sisters Reach Thompson died. The weather
was intensely warm, and, modification en-
suing, it was found necessary to have him
buried at once. There we're a number Of
cOlOred passengers on the steamer, 10 whom
the circumstance was mentioned, and the
fact that the deceased had no money, but
they evinced little sympathy aud no inclina-
ton to have him decently inferred. Mr..
LawtOn thereupon had the body sewed up
In canvas snd a coffin made, in which the
remains were placed. The coffin was put
OF at Stokes landing, and Mr.. LawtOn
paid cOlored man to bury it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12

The building on the lot Immediately east
OF the gas house, recently purchased by Ar.
Thomas Houlihsn, is being rapidly demOl-
ished. 1t is to be replaced by a substantial
building, store and dwelling combined, two
stories in height. Il will have front Of p
feet BE- depth OF &c feet, and viii be de-
cided improvement in that locality.
On another lot near the gas house Mr..
HOulihan is engaged in erecting three sea
island cotton gins for the purpose of gin
ming this class Of cotton during the
coming season. A warehouse, with brick
walls, cemented floor, and tin covered roof,
is being constructed for the storage of the
cotton seed. Il will be twenty six feet deep
and seventy-six feet in length and sixteen
feet In height
An addition Is being built to the clerks
Office at the Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway wharves. This addition enlarges
the Office about ten feet IN width, rem
dering it very comfortable aud cOmmOdious.
The entire Office is to be reprinted and neat
ly fitted up and thoroughly ventilated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Stocks and Bonds.

The stock market is firm at present
figures, with light offerings. Central com
mon opened ct III bid, lis ssked, and ad-
Vauced two and a half points, closing at
1IgJ5 bid, 100 asked. Southwestern seven
per cent guaranteed opened at III bid, us
asked, and advanced a point, closing at us
bid, 119 asked. Memphis and Charleston
opened az 81 bid, So asked, and advanced a
point, closing at s. bid, 81 asked. Georgia
common opened and closed at IDS bid, los
asked. New. Savannah bonds declined a
half point, opening at IS bid, ssh ssked,
aud closing at S71< bid, IS asked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Rates TO the Virginia Springs and
Summer Resorts.

We have before US very interesting and
complete condensed schedule and rate
sheet, issued by the Central Railroad, and
which is being extensively circulated by
the indefatIgable and progressive General
Travelling Agent, Mr.. JIG. Shaw. 1t com
prisss O vast amount of information of
value TO all parties who expect to leave home
this season, giving a condensed schedule
from Savannah to st. Louis, Memphis, Lit
tie Rock, Chicago, New York, New Orleans
and Virginia Springs, together with the
rates to Virginia Springs and summer re-
sorts, stating the nearest railroad station
and stage line, giving information that
could not otherwise be obtained without
great trouble. To all these points the Cen
trail sells excursion tickets for the round
trip, good until November LIST.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Catholic Library Association.

The annual meeting Of the above named
organization wss held last evening. The
following officers we're elected TO serve for
the ensuing year:
President-P. j. O'COnnOr.
Vice Presideut-JOhn J. Dillon.
Treasurer-J. J. ManniOu.
Recording SecretaTy-Wm. j. Walsh.
Financial Secretary-P. T. Gleason.
Librariau-JOhn J. Connolly.
Sergeaut-at- Arms-M. ". Vaughan
After the meeting the members were en-
tertained by the officers, and the evening
was passed in a very pleasant manner,
tOasts, songs and anecdotes enliTening The
occasion.
There has been new life added to the as
sOciatlOn lately, and from the spirit mani
tested last evening, aud the wisdom dis
played IN the selection Of officers, 1t may be
assured that the association Will soon take
its place foremost among the literary eocie-
ties Of the South.
The association possesses a library OF
about ! 500 volumes, and very pleasant
reading rooms, which are always open 10
members, and where can be found the latest
periodicals., magazines, etc. It's member
ship is increasing and bids fair soon to EN-
brace the elite Of the Catholic youth Of
Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
The Late sad Accident at Tybee


The body Of Mr.. R. B. NlcOlson, whose
sad death by drowning in the surf at Tybee
on Sunday evening occasloned universal
regret throughout this community, was
brought TO the city yesterday morning on
the steamer Plant, accompanied by a num-
Der Of friends Of his father, who went down
to the island the previous night, and were
conveyed to the residence on State street'
where many friends called during the day.
Mrs. Nicolson, the mother Of the unfor-
tunate young gsotlemsn, who hsd just ar
rived in Brooklyn, y. Y, was telegraphed
and will reach here, with her son and daugh-
ter, TO morrow Wednesday,, when the re-
mains will be taken to BODaventuTe for in
terment. HOuug NieolsOn was a graduate
OF the University Of Virginia, and was, as
stated yesterday, an exemplary and talented
young man, whose future promised TO be a
brilliant one. He was born on the 18th Of
April, 1861, the date Fort Sumter surren-
dered, and was named IN honor of that
event, after General Beauregard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12


Surf Bathing at TYbee-A Suggestion
Editor Morning Nelos: The cad accident of
Sunday at Tybee causes me to make a sug-
gestion which has long been on my mind,
which, II carried ont, will insure the safety
OF the bathers at Tybee.
Let the proprietors of the two hotels have
four or five coils of long rope conveniently
placed along the beach, and In a similar
case to that Of Sunday any of the spectators
could easily take the nearest coil of rope and
run out in the water or stand on the beach
and throw 1t to the party in distress.
Trusting that this suggestion may be
favorablY considered by those interested in
Tybee, remain, yours respectfully,
BATHER.
The suggestion of "Bather" IA undoubt-
edly good one, and could be readily car
ried into effect. 1t may be mentioned, how
ever, that the two cases of drowning which
have occurred at Tybee, from the best
evidence obtainable, were caused
by physical exhaustion, and the
parties were drowned before people
on the beach or in the surf were aware Of
their peril. We would In this connection
suggest that bathers would avoid all danger
by not remaining in the surf too long or by
not venturing out too far. The beach being
level, bathers are too prone to recklessness
In going out, and a little caution and pru-
dence should be exercised to prevent
calamity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
BODY Uncovered and Lost.

About ten days since a eOlored mar,
whose name was not ascertained, and who
lived at Martins Landing, on the Savannah
river, was accidentally drowned and the
body was not recovered. The matter was
mentioned to some Of the officers
Of the Katie, and on her late trip
to Augusta lookout was kept
for the body. II was discovered about a
mile from the landing near the shore, appa-
rently caught ia the Overhangiug branches
Of q tree, and was in a very decOmpOsed
state. On arriving at the landing some
COlOTed people were Informed OF the dis
cOvery and went in search Of the body, but
were unable to find it. The suppOsition is
that it had become detached by the current,
and either sank or dTifted down the stream.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Capsize of a Watermelon SlOOp--A
Lively Scene.


Yesterday morning, about twelve O'Clock,
as a large bateau loaded to the waters edge
with melons was coming up the river from
one of the islands along the coast, she was
struck by q sharp squall when about oppc-
site the steamer Plants wharf and com
pletely capsized. There were some half
dozen or more eolOred people on board, and
as the craft keeled over and the melons
rolled out in every direction and
floated of, there was some lively
struggling among the suddenly immersed
coloTed folks The river was literally COW
cred with floating melons, and in less than
ten minutes small boats, manned by
one or two, shot out from different
Wharves to rescue the crew OF the i'll
fated FlOOp, and secure the melons.
For time the scene was very
lively, and was greatly enjoyed By q number
Of merchants on the Bay, who had fair
view of it from the rear balconies of their
Offices. The parties were all rescued, and
in due time most of the melons were recOv-
cred, and the disabled craft set to rights.
The bateau was greatly overloaded, and
how the parties managed to reach here
without an accident is one of those things,
as Dundreary quantity remarks, THAT no
fellow can find out"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Loans In Demand for Building
Purposes.

The activity in building in this city has
caused a great demand for loans in the va
rious associations, and a considerable ad-
vance on the minimum rates fixed by their
bylaws. Last night, at the meeting OF the
Southern Mutual Loan Association, Sc, 900
were sold at from ~ to 451S per cent. pre-
MUM, while She minimum rate is Al. The
proposed advance in rents, to begin with the
1st Of October and the LIST Of November,
Is stimulating people 70 get homes for them
selves, even II they have to economic IN
other household necessaries in order to pay
up IN the Loan Companies. The close OF
this year will see a large increase IN the
number Of hOusehOlders in our city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
CHATHAM sHERIFF's SALE.

TNDER and by virtue of a fl. ia. issued out
u of Chatham Superior Court, in favor Of
ALFRED HAYWOOD versus JAMES H.
ROBERTS, 1 have levied upon the following
described property of the defendans:
Lot number thirteen 49, Middle OglethOrpe
ward, in the city of Savannah, west of Farm
street, and improvements.
And l will offer the said above de-
scribed property at public cutlery before
the Court House door Of Chatham county, in
the city of Savannah. on the FIRST TUES
DAY In AUGUST, 1881. during the legal hours
of sale. to satisfy said fl. ia.
Terms cash. Purchasers paying for titles.
JOHN T. ROMAN,
jy4,12 f9, 26&aug2 Sheriff G. Co., Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
G. HI. DORsETT. Aucfioneer.

By virtue of an order granted by the Hon
orable Court of Ordinary of Chatham
county, will sell before the Court House.
on TUESDAY, August I'd between the usual
hours of sale, the following described prop
ertv, belonging to the estate of Thomas 3.
Meldrim, deceased, sold for distribution,
viz:
The northern portion OF Lot Number
Eighteen Currytown ward and the improve
ments thereon, said lot measuring thirty feet
on Montgomery street and sixty feet on Stone
street.
ALSO
Ten shares of the CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
CENTRAL RAILROAD AND BANKING COM
PANY,
AND
Five shares of the CAPITAL STOCK OF
The CITIZENS MUTUAL LEAN COMPANY.
Terms cash. iv5-TInst
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
City Cnurf.

Hon. VIM. D. HARDEN, Judge, presiding.
Court convened at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning, when the following proceedings
were had:
State VS.. Richard. Manigault. Breach of the
peace. Discharged.
State VS.. Allen Bryan. Breach of the
peace. Bond to remain in force.
State VS.. Allen Bryan. Assault. Not
guilty. Solicitor General for the State, and
Richard Wayne Russell for defense.
State VS.. Emma Cooper. Simple larceny
Fined S25 or sixty days on the chain gang.
The court then adjourned until next
Monday at 10 3. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12

Has no equal in this country. Even the
doctors say IT win cure Chills, Fever, Dumb
Ague, Night sweats, and all that train of
diseases caused by malaria and miasmatic
poison. 1t is guaranteed to cure any case,
and is for sale by all druggists aud country
dealers at 25c. per bottle.
Country merchants send your orders to
your wholesale druggist, or Edward J..
Kietfer, Savannah, Ga. je2S-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
Kieaer,s PeruvIan Cure

LaFar has Reduced straw Hats.
% Bull street. ie30-tf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12

The little daughter Of Mr.. ThOs Mckay,
on Indian street, who was 50 seriously
burned on Sunday morning BY the explo-
sion Of kerosene, as was mentioned In the
MORNING NEWS, died early yesterday morn
ing after intense suffering. Her funeral
viii take place this afternoon at 3 O'Clock,
from the residence Of her parents. The
sad fate Of this little innocent should be q
terrible warning to others who are careless
with the nsa Of kerOscne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12

The safe Of the Wheless was not found
in the hull, as we were incorrectly inform
ed, but about five feet from the hull OF the
steamer in about eight feet Of water.
The safe was opened at o'clock yester.
day afternoon, when It was found that the
money and money packages were saturated
with water
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-12
gegaI A0tifEs.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS.
EORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY. - Notice is
VI hereby given to all persons having de-
mands against Rev. CHARLES b. K No, late
of said county, deceased, TO present them to
us, properly made out, within the time pre-
and amount; and all persons indebted to said
deceased are hereby required to make lmne-
HABERSHAM KING,
CHARLES WILLIAM KING,
Executors of will of Rev. ChaS. b. King.
SAvA> NAH, GA, June n, 1881. je2e-Tu6t