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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

At the meeting Of Council last evening 8
Chief Engineer and Assistant Engineer fol
the Savannah / ire Department were elect
ed. Mr.. Osceola Butler, who was elected
Chief, has lad considerable experience in
fire matters, being for a long time
Assistant Chief in the old department, and
for some time under the present system,
and member OF the "MetrOpolitsns." His
Judgment and experience will serve him
well, and We ara assured be will discharge
the duties OF the position to the satisfaction
Of the community and with credit to him
self
Mr.. AdOlph Fernandez, who was the other
candidate, was also q member OF that old
organiz alton, and has always been regarded
IS q good fireman. He has been Assistant
{ sgineer Of the present department for 8
NUMBER Of years, and since the resignation
OF Chief Blair has been acting Chief, filling
the Office efficiently.
Ar. George AOurO, who was elected As
sis,ant Engineer, was for a number Of years
Secretary Of the old volunteer department,
and since the orgsn;z alton OF the present
department filing the same position. he
has also been Foreman Of The Washington
Fire Company, and is regarded as one OF
our best firemen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
General sickIes has proved himself TO b

General siekles has proved himself to be
a very courageous, If not very rash man.
He has had the sublime audscitY to tell a
gas company that it is not Immediately
honest. He arrives at wrong conclusion
when he asserts that the object OF a gas
company is to serve the community with
gas. We all know that the metre Is strongly
prejudieed in favor Of the company, for in
some instances it has been known 10 register
after the gas has been turned off and the
family out of the city. It is not supposed
to know that the family has left the city.
not any more than the people living out Of
the city knows about the Famous" II we
did not let them know In our advertisement
in the NEWS that the Famous" New York
Clothing House is selling their entire winter
goods at greatly reduced prices to make
room for spring goods. SIS suits for $l3.
S12 suits for $40, SO suits for IS. If you
want to save money, go to the Famous"
New York Clothing House, 40 Congress
street-ACr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

Matters and Things LacORieSiiy
Noted.

Noted.
Cotton futures declined ten points yester-
day.
Yesterday was delightful, bracing, and
cold.
solomon's Lodge No. l. F. A. VI. meet
to night.
OoIv one arrest recorded at the barracks
last night.
The brass band win be at the Skating
Rink tonight.
A decline took place in the wholesale
price Of eggs in this market yesterday.
Grand Jury OF the Superior Court will
meet Friday afternoon 81 four O'Clock.
An important meeting OF 81. Patrick's T.
4. B. Society viii be held this evening.
The steamer Alice Clark arrived here
from Augusta and way landings last night
with s good freight aud passenger list.
The German bark Hermann Behrent,
which arrived 81 Tybee on Tuesday evening,
was on yesterday cleared for Charleston.
TIE sale Of reserved seats for ''The Bank
er's Daughter will commence az $50
o'clock this morning ct Brenis ticket office
That habeass corpus case, which was to
have been heard before the Ordinary yes
t@rday, was postponed until y O'Clock to-
| day.
The election for Lieutenant Colonel and
MsiOr Of the First Regiment takes place
this evening at the hall Of the Jasper
Greens.
The steamship City Of Columbus sailed
for New York on Yesterday with large
cargo, aud twelve cabin and two Storage
passengers.
Witnesses summoned before the grand
Jury yesterday afternoon az the Superior
Court, are expected TO be prompt in their
appearance on Friday.
Delegates from the several Irish societies
intending 70 participate IN the reception OF
the Rev. Eugene Sheehy will meet At No
Fart Hall this evening.
Lucy Iverson, g sanguinsrY colored fe-
male, was arrested about ten O'Clock last
night for disorderly conduct on q gentle
mans premises and biting him on the arm.
The British bark Strathay was on yester-
CAV cleared for Liverpool, by Messrs. Rich
ardsOn & Barnard, with a cargo OF 4 O16
bales OF upland cotton. weighing l,3l3, 304
pounds, valued st k2l9,S90 81.
4 dividend-perhaBs the smallest on
| record-has been realized by tie old Charles
tor Savings Institution. The amount is
| one mill and three quarters on the dollar
aud all on secC11t Of the sales Of COnfed-
crate bonds.
The organization OF the Citizens SAM
tary Association has resulted, so IL would
seem from the proceedings Of Council last
evening, in inducing the Board OF Sanitary
Commissioners to hereafter keep the public
advised as 70 what they are doing in the
mater OF sanitation IS affecting the health
Of this community. The proceedings Of
their meetings viii now be published.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

The Mayor stated be knew no reason why
Alderman Hamilton should not be on the
committee.
Alderman Hamilton said that If these re-
marks had any reference TO the lighting OF
the street lamps, he would say that the only
private intsrest he had In the matter was to
see the city well lighted. As for pecuniary
interest, he had none whatever.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A communication was received from L.
Joel, British Consul, in reference to re-
ward for the murderer of James Petrie,
which was referred to the Finance Commit
tee.
Communication from the Board Of SAINT
tary Commissioners enclosing resolutions
in reference to the work upon Hutchinson's
Island, aud the publication OF the proceed
ings of the board. Adopted.
Alderman Duncan stated that the reason
why 1t was desired to publish the proceedings
was that the public might be informed as
to what had been done and was being done.
A Citizen Sanitary Association had been
organic I'd here, which was going over about
the same ground as that already covered By
the Dry Culture Committee and the SAM
tsry Commissioners
Communication from Mr.. John Nisbet,
Chairman of Sub. Committee Of Citizens
Sanitary Association, submitting report in
reference to the condition OF Hutchinson's
Island, adopted by the association, was re-
ferred to the Board Of Sanitary Commits
sioners.
No further business on motion Council
adjourned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Phantom Hep.

The phantom hop, given at Armory Hal
last evening BY the Youths Historical So
ciety, was o1e Of the most pleas
ant and successful social event;
OF the season. The hall was well
fIed with happy couples, all IN white domi
noes and completely masked, and the scene
on the floor was novel and attractive. The
costumes, as stated, we're all Whit, and some
-erv elaborate. Prior 10 the uumasking
oulv those In phantom costumes were al
lowed 20 dance, and IS the music was unu-
suaIly good, and terpsichOresn pleasures
were freely INDUCED in, # may be
inferred that the spectacle Of the white
robed walters was unique and attractive
The erj7yments OF the occasion were con-
tfrued until q late hour, and the phantom
hop a. the Youths Historical Society, Ike
al others given by them, resulted in the
delight and enjoyment Of all who CHANGED
70 be present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
FOUND m TnE WOODS.
The Mutilated Remains OF Relsha-
zar RIghO Dfseovered-KflIed by
HIS Own Gun.

Yesterday noon considerable excitement
was occasioned in the neighborhood OF Bar
nard and State streets by the report that the
body Of Belthsz2r Righo, whose mysterious
disappearance has been the subject OF gen
eral talk the past week or so, had been
found. A large crowd collected about
Righo's store, at the corner Of the streets
named, which increased to such an extent
that the services Of the police were required
to keep the sidewalk clear. The Information
was brought te the city By Mr.. Charles
Heiden, who notified the Coroner.
The body was found at the foot of fence,
on the place of Mr.. Crowley, about
four and a halt miles from the city,
on the White Bluff road. From the posi-
tioa Of the body, the superstition is that
RiyhO, in getting over the fence with his gun
in his hand, accidentally discharged the
weapon. He was lying partially over his gun,
the load entering his left breast, having
passed through his arm.
The Coroner proceeded to the place and
had the body brought into the city for in
terment. The head was entirely gone,
there being nothing remaining but the
skull, and the body was horribly deomposed.
An inquest was held in the afternoon at
4 O'Clock, when several witnesses were ex-
amined, and from the testimony
elected It appeared that the discovery
was due to the appearance Of number OF
buzzards flying about. Aleck Moore OBJ
served these buZzards Topping around on
the ground whilst be was loading his wagon
near by, and upon investigating the cause
found the foul birds feasting on the body
of human being.
TraBgott jain testified: About two
weeks ago a man came to my house, on the
White Buff Road, and inquired for Mr.. An
derson's place. l told him to go over to a
colored mans house in the vicinity, where
he might obtain the necessary informa-
ton. He IN. uired If l was q German,
aud [ replied yes, and he then
said he was a Frenchman. Alter q
few more remarks he babe me good bye and
left. A short time after~ards / heard the
report of a gun, but paid no particular
attention to It. For couple OF days after
wards I saw a strange dog about my place,
but did not recognize the animal as having
been with the man. Afterwards saw buz
yards flying around the place and reported
the fact TO Mr.. Crowley, suppOsing that
they were after the carcass Of a dead calf.
Charles Andersen recognized the remains
as those Of BelthsZar Righo, aged twenty
four years, q native Of Greece.
The Jury rendered verdict that The de-
| ceased came to his death by shooting him
self accidentally. The funeral viii take
place from his late residence, northwest
corner of Barnard AID State streets, at 10
| O'Clock this morning.
The deceased was married on the 10Th Of
February, 1881, not quite a year ago, to
Miss Nora Hurley, BY Rev. Henry Schencke.
He was well thought Of by those who knew
| him, and, despite reports to the contrary,
is said 10 have lived happily With his wife.
! The Greek Society here had offered a re-
ward Of fifty dollars for the recovery Of the
body.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
fsTERRsT1NG no TnE LADIES


For adjoining elaborate evening dresses,
white silk lace or Spanish blonde en-
broidered with gold or silver is extensively
used, and many ladies are undermining their
old lsces by outlining the flowers and
leaves Of the design with threads Of either
silver or gold.
Long rows Of Roman pearls are used upon
dresses of white surah, satin or brocade, as
beading to ruffies Of lace or plated frill OF
the dress material. Short pearl sleeves and
high Mediei fraises made of the beads are
added to the corssge when this heading Is
used upon the skirt.
The breastpin described as the slender pin
supporting jewels to fasten laces is the de-
sign used for the plsinest breastpins OF gold
and also Of silver. Etruscan yellow gold Is
now preferred to red gold for these pins,
and the designs have balls or heats at each
end. or else a flower, bird or initial In the
centre.
The dainty flower collsrettes of small
blossoms and leaves which were worn
last winter on high dresses will be
thrown aside this season for full wreaths of
lie tiess flowers, roses, asters and peoples
bearing the palm, resting on frill of lace
encircling the neck and closed with buds
hanging on long thin stalks to look like
pendants.
SOME Oh tue new Dern1arQb gloves, WHICH
reach far above the elbow, and are espe-
cially designed to be worn with short sleeved
evening toilets, are finished at the tops with
insertion bands Of costly point or duchesse
lace three inches wide, and above this ruff
fie Of the same lace, put on with little or no
fullness. This gives a soft aud delicate
look to that portion Of the glove which gen.
orally has an unfinished look, especially in
the Danish glove, that is left unbound at
the top.
A Paris letter says that snake ornaments
of plush and fur-the latest freak Of
fsshion-have been introduced this season
with complete success after repeated unsuc-
cessful attempts, and slender reptiles of the
snake tribe, exactly copied from nature,
appear coiling and wioding themselves
through the flowers and bows on muffs and
fur collars; larger ones with keen, glitter
ing eyes are seen among the laces, ribbons
and feathers on hats and bonnets; and the
eccentric taste of Partisan costumers de-
picts monstrosities from three to four
metres long, Of the most brilliant hues,
crawling among roses and artistic foliage
on ball and evening dresses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Chs guruina He1s.
T0dexTo New Advertisements.


Meeting Of Solomon's Lodge.
s.. Patrick's 7. A. B. Society.
Welcome to Irelsnd's representative.
Mutflsted silver coins bought.
Butter dfshes-Rsily s AolOney.
Brass band at Skating Rink tonight.
Valentines 81 Estill's News Depot.
Paper bags-ReilF & Aoloney.
Tobacco at auction.
Potatoes, etc.-JOhn Cunningham.
Annual sale OF silverWsre.
LAD robe for Fsff1s.
POcketbOok lost.
GiOves-A. r. Altmsyer * Co.
The Kortiug Iujectors.
Fruit. etc-J. B Raedy.
Buggies-LeWfs c. Tebesu.
R-mOval Of Y. G. Collier.
Morning News Ssrials-Brsniy Farm.
Removal OF Wilson & Vaughan.
Situation wanted % run 8 stationary engine
Situation wanted by 4 florist.
Front room wanted.
Rooms for rent.
Lot Of land at auction.
Southern Farmers Monthly.
C0IOred girl wanted
Active clerk wanted.
Five hundred dollars wanted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
why wheeling People should Not
GFOWi.

81 eheerfully concur in all that has been
said in regard to It. have been in the hotel
business for seventeen years, and my duties
call me very often to enter my large refrig-
orator (Which all hotels certainly have), es-
pecislly in warm weather when steward is
constantly oYerheated, and then obliged to
enter. By so doing have had the rheuma-
tism all over; and as for my arms, could
scarcely strike out with them. Since using
the on am entirely cured, and hope to hear
Of other hotel men using it. would cheer
fully and heartily recommend 1t to all sHf-
fering with pain and ache. would not be
without itsn
Mr.. VIM. s. Pratt, Superintendent Of the
Mcclure House, and a we'll known and
highly respected citizen of Wheeling, was
the speaker, from whom we quote as above.
A small knot of Office loupgers were dis
cussing the numerous clsp-trsp methods of
advertising quack medicines, when the
reporter innocently alluded to st. Jacobs
Oil as the most extensively advertised, and
perhaps the greatest humbug, Of the So
called cure alls, which drew forth q spirited
denial and the above warm Endorsement
from Mr. Pratt.
having some curiosity concerning Mr..
Pratt's enthusiastic Endorsement Of 81.
Jacobs Oil, and being in addition possessed
of the average reporters ''nose for news"
our representative, while on his usual rounds
Yesterday, applied the suction pump and
interviewed several parties who were sup
posed to know something of the Great Ger
man Remedy, as 1t is called. The result Of
these interviews shows that the belief in
the virtues of the OIL is wonderfully strong
among the people Of all classes, and that
they secure It as sure relief from pain. No
proprietary medicine, it is asserted, has ever
had the sale that St. Jacobs Oil has had,
and the extensive use Of printers ink, to-
gether with the many certified cures and
the interest which they have excited, have
had a vast deal to do with its prosperity. It
is sought by all, and is boom to our drug
gists Wheeling w. ~ Saturday Journal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Left In the LuFch by = Festive
Equine

a naval stores merchant on the Bay, who
possesses . very spirited animal, somewhat
noted for his viciousness, yesterday after
noon loaned the animal to one OF his clerks
TO 90 to the depot Of the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway. The clerk considers
himself superb hOrseman, and mount
ing the spirited equine started on
a. psilv as the Troubadour. Nothing u1-
pleasant occurred until the depot was
reached, when the festive equine was
seized with 8 sudden freak aud commenced
to plunge and kick violently, and finally
gave his rider the grand bounce He tReu
galIoDed back to the BaY street office, leav-
lug The beTildered aud discounted clerk 70
foot f.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

OFFICE. SAVANNAH GAS LIGHT COMPANY,
SAVANNAH, January 2S, 1882.
The following extracts from the Minutes Of
this Company are published for the informa-
ton of the people OF Savannah:
JANUARY 2Sth. 1882.
WHEREAS, The various Improvements that
have been in progress during the past year at
the works of the Savannah Gas Light Company
with a view to diminish the cost of manufactur-
ing gas from coal, or oil or other substance,
can be availed Of during the coming summer;
therefore be il
Resolved, That on or BEFORE the nrst Gay OF
mber next the rate charged by this com
pany for gas furnished to its patrons will be
reduced to q price as loWas the diminished
cost of production will permit leaving mini
mum return on the capital invested. And this
company will at all times supply gas TO our
citizens as low as any other company in Sa-
vannah. j. +. GILMER,
President and Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
The Great NIantog.

Professor MantOg, the great fire king, IT,
beyond al question Of doubt, q living
wonder, when we take into considers
ton that his whole performance
h reality. As It is, We
can only say that be Is living conundrum
md all should without fill see him TO night
as in all probability It Is the last oppOrtu-
nity. as we understand that in May next be
ssfls for Europe under the management OF
DR.. Soaldiug. See advertise ment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Hnnd Terr,bIr 1Inshed.

Yesterday afternoon about half past -four
O'Clock Rsnty Horeston, g eOlOred laborer
At the Central Railroad whsryes, met with q
painful accident. Whilst lifting some freight
his right hand got caught beneath g
large box, and three Of the fingers were
frightfully mashed. The second finger was
cut completely Of and the next two were
left hsugiug by small piece Of flesh, the
bones being crushed. DR.. Chisholm was
summoned to the relief Of the sufferer, ,snd
dressed the mangled hand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Handsome Furniture for the HOIi.
6aYa.

In this practical age those who wish to
commemorate the holidays are on the look
out for something useful to purchase as 8
substantial testimonial to their loved ones,
who know that they are remembered, and
nothing could be better for this purpose
than q handsome set Of parlor or bedroom
furniture, q comfortable rocker, or any Of
the many articles which now comprise the
stock Of q modern furniture house. Then 8
new carpet OF curtains, or both,
will prove q practical token Of afec-
ton, and ct the same time, II
the donor oe the head Of the family, he can
also enjoy the comforts which his gift may
bring to the household. Ii this be the
method IN which our citizens propose TO
celebrate the holidays, they should visit
Messrs. Allen & Lindsay, 169 and III
Broughton street, where thew will find the
largest stock OF furniture and carpets ever
seen in q Southern house.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
The Theatre Tonight.

This evening Prof. Msntog will give an
entertainment at the Theatre, which
promises to be unusually attractive, inter
esting and thrilling. The wonderful feats
be Is 70 perform are enumerated in the sd
Vertisement 20 be found elsewhere. The
exhibition viii undoubtedly be worth see
ing, a. the Professor states he viii faithfully
carry out everything promised.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
MARSHALL HOUSE.

A household word. This house
numbers among it's guests The best
class Of travellers and distinguished
strangers. &c has hundreds of ae-
tive canvassers In the persons of
those who have enjoyed its hOspf-
tally, and never omit an OppOrIu-
nifty TO sound it's praise.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
PttehedInto the Mud.

A well known bookkeeper for lumber
firm, whilst riding up the Bay yesterday
afternoon met with 8 slight mishap
When opposite the Exchange his
safmal from some cause took fright at
an object, and, giving a sudden spring, el
evated bis rider, who executed somerssult
and landed II the mud. When he re
covered his feet he presented q sorry ap-
pesranee and looked decidedly uncOmforta-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

Yesterday afternoon the Coroner was
called upon TO hold an inquest on the body
Of Dlanah Adams. a cOlored child, who
had died very suddenly. At the inquest It
was ascertaiaed that the child had been all
ing. aud the mother gave her dose OF
psreg nc, which had the effect Of throwing
her Into q deep sfUuOr, from which she
never recovered The Jury rendered YER
dict that the child had come TO her death
from the improper use Of paregOric, the
mother not knowing what quantity to give.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
SuDePior Court,

HoS. HEERY B. ToMPKISs, Judge Of the
Eastern Circuit, presiding.
Court met st 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, when the following proceedings were
had:
In re Thomas and Bridget Conway. Order
TO make deed 10 A. P. Adams. executor.
COurs adjourned until 10 6. L., Fri
dsv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
A Lucky Savannah Man EDherits
Millions.


a cablegram was yesterday received by
our distinguished fellow citizen, Mr.. Alger-
non Reginald Smitherson, informing him
that his great grandfather, Sir Peterson
Mikeduf, had just died, at Memphremagog-
on-the-Wybash, leaving him sole heir to his
personal and real estate, amounting to S727,-
625, $50. Mr.. smitherson proposes to
donate part Of his immense windfall to
charity; and will, among other things, build
a morgue, new water tower, gas works, and
put on direct steamers for Europe, all Of
which he will present to the city of savan-
nah. He has also resolved to buy his fine
Clothing. Hats, Underwear, etc, at Mitch
ellis, "a Whitaker street. OR friend Mitch
ell must close out the remainder of his win.
ter stock to make room for his spring sup
ply, and, quality considered, he is offering
immense oargains.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
sudden Death.

John G. Newman, young man, who has
brother residing in this city, was suddenly
Frustrated by commissions whilst at the store
Of Messrs. ]. G. Bitch s. Co., No. 2 Central
Railroad, on Tuesday evening, and after
great suffering died early yesterday morn
ing. He Was b resident Of Bulloch county,
and was regarded with high esteem.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
tn Tax PAYERS.

CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH. GA January 20. 1882.
The Book OF Assessments on new improve
ments for the year 1882 will be open for in
spection of taxpayers for the next thirty days,
and an applications for appeal from the Asses
sors' valuation must be made within that time.
JAMES L. COPE,
CITY Treasurer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

Mrs. WinsloB's Soothing Syrup is the
only thing that mothers can rely upon fol
their children. 1t corrects sciditY of the
stomach, cures wind collie, regulates the
bowels and gives rest, health and comfort
to mother and child. During the process Of
teething its value is incalculable. It softenE
the gums, reduces inflammation, and allaY:
all pain, thereby giving rest to the child
and comfort to the mother. Twenty-Five
cents q bottle.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

twas reported in the city yesterday AZ
ternoon that the towns OF Aillen and Dub
lin had both been afflicted with serious
fires, which had resulted in considerable
destruction. We were unable to learn any
OF the particulars beyond the fact that fires
had occurred on Tuesday night or early
Yesterday morning In both places.