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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
Penelope; or, The NiIkman's Bride.


On Thursday evening next, the 18Th in
slant, the st. Johns Church Choir will pre-
sent at the Masonic Temple the charming
comic Operetta, in one act, entitled "Pene-
lope; or, The Milkman's Bride" which
has never been before produced in
this city. TIE cast only comprises five
characters, "Pitcher" in the police,
"Tosser" in the grenadiers, "Chalksn a
milkman, "Mrs. CrOeker," the "Missus,"
"PenelOpe" a servant. aud the operetta IS
brimfu,l Of fun and sprghtly music. a
sketch of the play will be Of inter
est, and we briefly give it: Penelope"
is a s'belle,n aud "Pitcher" and
"Tosser" are ardent lovers, while
"Chalks" is rather sweet on her. The first
scene opens 10 a kitchen, showing "Pene-
lope" cleaning dishes and Sing; the
"Missus" is going out, and az elope" is
cOngratulating herself on a ? ant even
ing. Looking at her memorsn IN book to
see who she has invited to cOuc, she dis
covers she has asked both lovers, and known
ing there viii be a row if they meet,
places a pepper box in the window
as a signal Of danger to keep both
away. Meanwhile "Cbalks" appears with
his milk, aud, finding penelope" alone,
svows his love. after his departure,
"Missus" enters, and after scolding "Pene
LOPEZ" removes the pepper box, upper
ceived by her, and then leaves. pitcher"
and "Tosser," not seeing the pepper box IN
the window, think the coast is
clear, and hasten to the adored
one, and Unexpectedly meet. After
little quarrel, they come
to an understanding and are discussing the
lodgings Of the inner man, when Pen
eloDe" enters and is alarmed to see
them together. Her fright increases as
one asks for knives, the other for forks.
Learning that it is cold mutton and not
murder they are thinking about, she makes
them shake hands as evidence OF friend
ship, and a laughing trio follows.
The banquet then ensuess, and
while enjoying it the "Missus" is
heard returning. Closer" IS pushed
into The cupboard, and Pitcher is showed
into the boiler and the lid put down. "Mrs.
c." enters the kitchen and sends "Pene-
Lopez off, and the peTils to which 'TOsser"
and ''Ptcher" are exposed before they are
released disgust them, and they conclude
they don't want her, when, at an opportune
"TOsser" and pitcher" as they are re-
treating, and a grand denouement follows.
"ChalksH is pronounced q "tTump" by
penelope" whom he in turn POLITICALLY
terms ga lilly Of the valley" and the nup-
tials are agreed on, the finale is delight
full, and we can safely promise a rich treat
to our community. Mrs. Haynes will per-
senate the character Of Penelope" and it
is needless to say it will be charmingly and
delightfully."- rendered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

The "VOkes'' TO-Ntght-N'BelIes OF
the Kitchen.'
The celebrated Vokes Family, who make
their first appearance IN our city to night,
will be greeted by q packed house, and the
expectations OF charming entertainment
will, We have no doubt, be fully realized,
judging fro 4 the following notice, which
we clip from the Charleston NeaoS and
Courier Of yesterday:
"The Vokes Family opened at the Acade-
my Of Music last night to a crowded house.
The entertainment commenced with a de-
lightful cOmedietta entitled 'Ruth's RO-
nance which was eleyerly acted by two
gentlemen and a lady, whose names were
not given in the bills. After a short inter
lude the VOkes Family appeared 10 their
which Is an admirable ola pOdridd OF music,
burlesque, dancing and acting, the like Of
which has never before been seen in Charles
ton. For over two hours the large audience
was kept in a continuous roar of laughter,
mingled with applause at the fine vocal
music and graceful dancing with which the
piece Is freely interpreted. The ladies are
pretty, graceful and talented and the gen
tlemen funny and smart. All are good
singers and Lnexcelled dancers, and these
five people, with a play without plot,
managed to keep an audience of nearly one
thousand persons amused and delighted for
over two hours, presenting as merry and
miTth provoking an entertainment as could
be desired"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
The clyde Syndicate and Steam
ship Lines After Southern COnnec-


The clyde Syndicate and Steam
ship Lines Alter Southern COnnec-
lions.
We clip the following from the Baltimore
Sun of the 10th, which will be read with
much interest in this community:
"There have been reports sfoat in Balti-
more for several days that the ely de syndi-
cate, which controls the Richmond and Dan
vile Railroad system, have been figuring to
make an alliance with steamship lines, so as
TO establish permanent connections In that
direction. The Central Railroad OF GeOr-
eia, as is known, has its steamship service,
and the Cydes hold the balance Of power
in the York river and one or two other water
lines that connect with their railroads A
Richmond and Danville official, in CONVEX
satiOn, said that the matter of water con-
nections has been informally discussed, and
he believes It will be settled the current
year. The syndicate wants water cOmmu
nication between its roads and the North,
etc. Traffic alliance is now had, but the
Clyde policy is to control 81 per cent. OF 100
in he stock Of corporations 1t meets In trade
compacts; 40 per cent. does not please the
Clydes.
''The reports have named the old reliable
Merchants and Miners Transportation Com
pany OF Baltimore, with its dozen steam
ships and two million dollars OF capital
stock, as the corporation which the Clyde
syndicate would like to buy their way into.
Mr.. George j. Appold, President OF the
steamship company and one Of its large
stockholders, yesterday, in answer to direct
questions as to how much of truth there
was IN the statements that the syndicate
were figuring to- control his line, said:
There is positively nothing feasible in any
thing that has transpired. | do not like to
talk about it, because some of our people
might believe there is really something In
the rumors afloat. Mr.. Clyde called to see
us, and asked II an amount of the stock-a
large amouut-could be bought. He was
told that we are not so positively welded to
the old line that some price would not buy
it's control. Almost all property can be
reached at some price. Mr.. Clyde was given
a price, good price, l assure you, and
that is all there Is for me to say. There has
nothing feasible TRANSFERRED
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
CONFESSION OF THE CON-
DEMNED.
He is Baptized and Expresses a WILL
Ingness to Leave she Wicked World.

Jesse Williams, the negro who was con-
vcted on the 14th of last December Of the
murder of Toby Lark, the old colored
Waterman at Coakley & Jones wood yard,
In June last, and sentenced to be hung on
Monday next, the 10Th inst, has made full
confession of his crime. He states that he
entered the wood Office, assaulted TotY
with a heavy bludgeon and knocked him
down, and then beat him over tae head, in
llcting wounds which produced his death.
Yesterday morning he was baptised, and
having relieved his mind by the confession,
is now anxious for the dav which will be
his last on earth to dawn. He says he has
repented, and desires to enjoy as soon as
possible the "blessed fruits of salvation"
He talks quite freely to those who visit him
in bis cell, but especially on religious top
les Several colored preachers have been
to see him, and he has religious advice
nearly every day.
The erection of the gallows will be com
menced to-day, and the preparations for
carving out the mandates of the law will be
completed before Sunday. The hanging,
under the sentence Of the court, is to be in
private.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
A Schooner Set on Fire by the Ex-
DlOafOn of Gasoline

1t would appear from the following that
gasoline does explode The schooner Eu-
gene, Of Calais, Ne, 129 tons, was towed
into Charleston on Wednesday by the Uni
ted States revenue steamer McCullOch. The
Eugene sailed from New York on the 22d Of
December for Jacksonville, Fla, with a
general cargo. On the lst of January some
casks Of gasoline which were among the
freight on deck exploded and set fire to the
galley house and surrounding parts of the
vessel, injuring the mainsail very much.
During the excitement attending the fire
Albert F. Ticket, seaman, Of Millbridge,
Ne, Got overheard and was lost. At the
same time George w. Bell, mate, Of Calais,
Ne, and Milton StrOUt, seaman, Of Mill
bridge, Ne, were badly burned, and the
latter has been sent to the Charleston Hos
initial
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

The American bark Alumina, which ar
lived here yesterday from Woods Hole,
With q cargo OF guanO, is probably the
tauuehest sailing vessel that has ever come
% this port, having been built specially 70
.un between Ivig-ut, Greenland, and Phila-
ielphia, between which ports she piled for
severaI years. she is 292 tons burthen,
double planked aII over, and her sides are
WO feet nine inches thick. She IS
Ortifed forward with fee plates, and
her bows are five feet thick,
md she has additional knees and beams
hrOughOut. Her cargoes consisted of 3
-eral ore, which cost twenty dollars per
on, from which alum, washing powder and
baking powder were obtained, and was also
Ised in the manufacture Of esrtheIware,
porcelain, lamp chimneYs, and great varie-
" OF other articles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
FeIl Deadtn HerYard.

Yesterday morning the Coroner was call
"a upon to hold an inquest on the body Of
Olivia Peterson, eolored, who had fallen
lead in the yard Of her house on East
Boundary street, near Wheaton. Susan
Rogers, colOred, living in the adjoining
house, stated thst her attention was attract
q BY the crying Of child in Olivia's house,
md, looking over the fence, she saw Olivia
I'm into the yard and suddenly fan 10 the
ground. On approaching her she discover
a the woman was dead. The Jury render
a q verdict Of death from hemOrrhage Of
be heart.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
savannah Amateur Dramatic Assoc
cfaGIOn.

This association gave their first entertain
ment last evening at the Masonic Temple,
and were greeted By very fine audience,
in which the fair sex were well represented.
The performance, taken entire, was very
creditable to the Amateurs, and the recep-
ton they met with should encourage them
for the future. The vocal part Of
the entertainment was very good, some Of
the members possessing fine voices. The
negro features we're amusing. and the song
and dance team were cOmplimented with
an encore. The mimicry OF A. NJ. Barbee
was of first-class order, and, in brief, it
may be said all the points in the programme
were well presented. We congratulate the
amateurs upon their success, and doubtless
they will meet with even greater favor at
their next effort.
The performance closed with a dance, the
floor being cleared OF the chairs, and the
music was furnished by SOlOmOn's Orches-
ira, the Blues Brass Band having played at
the commencement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
The Electric Light Company.

The Savannah Electric Light Company
was organized yesterday by the election of
the following officers:
President-George Walter.
Secretary and Treasurer-D. r. Thomas.
DirectoTs-GeOrge Walter, S. P. Hamil-
ton, D. G.. Purse, J. II. Estill, Thomas Bal
lantyne, ID. K. Thomas, FL. Griffith, Geo.
W. Lamar.
The President was authorized to order the
necessary machinery and apparatus.
Messrs. Estill, Ballantyne and Griffith
were appointed a committee to arrange for
power and the erection Of poles, etc.
Mr.. Purse was authorized TO have pre-
pared the necessary papers for a charter,
and also to apply for permission from the
city authorities to erect the poles and wires.
The company will hold another meeting
next week. In the meantime books for FUR
Their subscriptions will be opened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH.
The schedule of Reduced Rates.

We have received from Mr.. Henry Grif-
fifth, the efficient manager of the Western
Union Telegraph Company. a schedule Of
the new reduced rates adopted by the COM
pany, and which went into effect yesterday
st noon. The general reduction is about %
per cent, and is voluntarily made by the
company.
We append herewith the rates to such
points as are of especial interest to our peO-
pie, and with which there is almost daily
communication by wire:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
Not a Travelling Doctor.

Doctor Aborn is not an itinerant or travel
ing doctor, but an Eye and Ear Surgeon and
Physician for Head, Throat and Lung At
fections, of an established and national
reputation. He came to Savannah to re-
main until March to avoid the cold climate
Norh and while here he announced that
he would devote a few hours daily to the
practice Of his specialties, to which he has
devoted about twenty years. Evidences of
his skill can be seen upon those now under
treatment IL this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
sprung z Leak a Sea.

The bark Rebecca J. MoultOn, Captain
smith, which arrived here yesterday from
Boston, with a cargo OF guauO, reports
having left Boston on the 31st OF Deem
Der. On January 1st, in latitude 39:lS n,
ougitude 1926 W, 9 gale sprung up from
he northwest, which changed around the
2elss by east to northwest again, when
blew furiOusly, the sea breaking across
he vessel, compelling the men to 20 up the
igging TO keep from being washed over
loard, filing cabin and fOrecastle with
water, causing her cargo 10 shift to the port
ide: stove In the boat on stern dsvits, snd
saused the vessel 20 roll heavily. Also ex-
3erfenced rough weather during the balance
Il the voyage, but sustained no other dam
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
INC OrIeInnI ,IIazeI Ktrke,,

The company which will shortly present
"Hazel Kirke" at the Savannah Theatre is
the original company which played the
piece at the Madison Square Theatre, New
York, for 4S6 consecutive nights. The COM
pany comprises Miss Effie Elsler, the origi-
nal "Hszel"; Mr. G. w. Couidock, the
original "Dunstan Kirke," and many others
of the original New York cast. The play
has 3 most remarkable record, having now
been played night after night for three
years, and received by large and enthusiast
tic audiences everywhere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
..Manv cases of fever and acme. dunn

"ManY cases Of fever and ague, dumb
ague and congestive chills, were promptly
arrested aud entirely banished by the use of
your Simmons Liver Regulator. You don't
say half enough in regard to the efficacy of
your valuable medicine in cases of ague,
intermittent fevers, etc. Every case has
been arrested Immediately. Believe me,
when say l was a sufferer for years with
the liver disease, and only found relief by
using your medicine
ROBERT j. WEEKS,
ADJ. Batavia, Kane county, ILL.,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

Index 90 New Advertisements.
deetfnz Of Alliance Lodge.
Geeting Of Savannah Jockey Club.
asDer Mutual Loan Association.
deeting Of Irish Jasper Greens.
.athOlic Library Association.
Ecursiou 20 Cuba, etc.
ltice-Charles GREEN'S Son.
sDpcial schedule for ThunderbOlt races.
iO1r Continent"
yelling for rent.
K lots for sale.
Burnside OVsters-H- SchleY.
Estimates wanted for building an Orphsnage.
for lease.
Furnished rooms wanted.
Business nan wanted.
3OOkkeeper wanted.
Jas charter for sale.
9Orham electro plates. P. Hamilton.
liquor saloon for sale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
Stocks and Bonds.

The market for stocks and bonds was
comparatively quiet yesterday, and but few
.ales were made. Central common opened at
.3s1z bid, 1S9 asked, and advanced half
POINT, closing at 1881 bid, 1924 asked.
Georgia common opened at 163 bid, 164
ssked, and advanced three points, closing at
rs bid, 167 ssked. Southwestern opeoed at
30 bid, 1872 asked, and closed VI charged.
augusta and Savannah opened aud closed
= fl8 hid. l24 asked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
Pnrdonedbrthe Governor.

The Atlanta Constitution of the 18th says:
yesterday the Governor issued pardon
to VIM. H. Woodhouse, the colored Justice
of the Fourth district, 6. NJ, of Chatham
county, who was on the 18Th Of December
convicted of malpractice in Office The
sentence Of the court removed Woodhouse
from Office eud subjected him to a fine and
imprisonment. The pardon restored him to
his Office, but he at once presented his
resignation, which was accepted"
A telegram from Atlanta to the MORNING
News says: "The pardon was recommended
by large majority Of the jury, members Of
the bar. county officers, members OF City
Council and the Mayor, and leading and
distinguished citizens OF the State"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
Jhe #yuruiug geTs.
Tsu,e Of Closing the Mail.

Iorthern mail. 800 and P. n.
hariestOn. 500 and NJ
aort Royal Railroad. 8 and Pm.
Tor All points ia Florida. 10 A n ana P n
Gacon and Brunswick Railroad, 10 A n ana
sranswick and Albany Railroad 10 A. \. and
2. A.
IF&W. RR-, 10 A. n. and 9P.H
brunswick. D1risl and DOboys 10 A \. and
N
oridq and Western Railroad, 4 P. x.
Western mail, via Central Railroad, A. n
n 6:30PM
Nuiedgevilie and EatontOn, $50 Pm.
Hawkinsvilia. ID A. n
savannah t1iver. Tuesday, P. n.
on sunday. mail for All points. IVA T.
Once hours from $50 A. n. to $3.50 P n
Money Order window open from o;5J A. y. &c
80 n
once omen for delivery OF mails from y n. to
p n on Sunday. 8.
stamp window omen Sundays and legal hOli-
avs from Il n 20 I P. N.
Register window open Sundays and legal
5Ii5avs from y Y. TO / P n. for delivery only
REGISTER NAIL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

Yesterday morning the attending ply
ician performed an operation on young
henderson, by which the sbscess that had
Ormed land from which he would in all
probability have died in few days at the
urthestl was caused to discharge. The
lDeratiOn greatly relieved the sufferer, and
ge are gratified 10 say that last night he
vas much more comfortable. His condition
nav now be said to be considerably more
avorabIe than st any time since he was shot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
.funfral Nnuttattuns.

MCMAHON.-Died in this city, at the resi-
dence of his parents, January ~ 1882 JAS j.
MCMAHON Jr., aged 81 years and 26 days
His funeral obsequies will take place at the
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
THIS MORNING at 10 o'clock.
JOHNSON.-Died. at the residence of her
daughter, Matilda Parker, PHOEBE JOHNSON,
late Of Beaufort S. @.
Her funeral will take place from the house.
Harris street, second door west of East Broad
street, THIS MORNING at 10 O'Clock.
Beaufort papers please copy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

Henry Jenkins, colored. who lives in Dit
nersville, while working on a farm on the
White Bluff road, about nine o'clock yes
erdaY morning, while using hay cutter,
got his left hand caught in the
Machine, and three Of lis fingers were com
lletely cut of. DR.. Chisholm was sum
nnned and dressed the mangled member.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

DR.. Aborn can be consulted at the Pulaski
House until the LIST of March. Another
hour added for consultation. Hours here
after from 10 to /, and 5 to 6, and to 8.
All who wish to secure his services should
call without delay. Some cases require
daily personal attention. Charges mode
rate, and made within the means Of all who
wish relief from their ailments.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
United states Circuit Court.
Hon. JOHN ERsKINE, Judge for the Districts
of Georgia, presiding.

UI UCOI sIaJ p OoIV1IHG'
Court convened at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning when the following proceedings
were had:
John F. Delacey, assignee in bankruptcy
of D. F. McRae, complainant, and Daniel
F. McRae and Duncan L. McRae, trustee,
ct al, defendants. Bill filed in Circuit
Court to set aside trust deed to Duncan l..
McRae, and also to set aside individual
deed to Duncan L. McRae. Decree render
ed sustaining the trust deed as valid con-
veyance, and declaring void against the
bankrupt act the individual deed BIZ
dismissed as to Duncan l. McRae, trustee,
sustained as to Duncan L. McRae individu-
ally. Case divided equally between com
plainants and defendants The parties and
property concerned are in Telfair county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
ARRIVALS JANUARY u.

L D Cone, L Cone, Lake Butler, Fla; J I
Kayler, Fla; J Wootin. Matthew's Bluff; Z
Stevens, Leesburg. Fla; R o Sweet, Waynes
lanta; Stibbins, Midway, Ga;J NJ Shaw, I
Campbell, Blackshear; T Muckenfuss, s, F &
w RY; ] B Elwood. N Y city; L P Miller, w
Bull, B L Tillman. No S, F & w Ry;W Z
Mathews, Ga; o E Mcdaniel. S. F & w Ry; G
Zeagler, Rock Ford, Ga; ] H HUMPHREYS, Bar
tow. Fla; P D Swartwout, Port Jarvis, N ]; A
Albeit Gainesville, Fla
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

We notice new advertisement in to-day's
paper offering grand opportunity to visit
Florida, Nassau, n. P, Mstanzas and Ha-
vana, Cuba, and Mexico, returning via New
Orleans, Mississippi river to S.. Louis, and
thence to New York; ffty-fve days of first
class travel, including all expenses, for
S4lO. For further particulars see advertise
ment.-kdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
Men's Dressing and Smoking Gowns
A few only left, at LaFar's.-AdU.
Handsome Furniture for the HOII-


days.
In this practical age those who wish to
commemorate the holidays are on the look
out for something useful to purchase as
substantial testimonial to their loved ones,
who know that they are remembered, and
nothing could be better for this purpose
than a handsome set of parlor or bedroom
furniture, q comfortable rocker. or any of
the many articles which now comprise the
stock of a modern furniture house. Then
new carpet or curtains, or both,
will prove a practical token of affec-
ton, and at the same time, II
the donor be 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 g. Lindsay, 1859 and III
Broughton street, where they will find the
largest stock of furniture and carpets ever
seen In q Southern house.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13

The present year has ffty-three Sundays
ordinarily there are, OF course, but itty-two
sundays in a year, there being only ftty-twO
weeks. We have had, during this nine
eenth century, fourteen years with fifty
hree Sundays each, and there are to be
our more, iUc.udiDg the present year,
making a total of eighteen. They are the
ears rshich begin on Sunday, and the leap
ears which begin on Saturday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
A World of Good.

One of the most popular medicines now
before the American public is Hop Bitters.
You see it everywhere. People take 1t with
good effect. It builds them up. II is not
as pleasant to the taste as some other Bit
tiers, as it is not whisky drink. 1t is more
like the old fashioned bOneset tea, that has
done a world of good. II you don't feel
Just right, try Hop Bitters.-N5tadG Ne,0S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-01-13
Carpets.

Messrs. Allen s. Lindsay have the larges
stock Of carpets, comprising the latest de-
signs, that has ever been brought to savan-
nah. They have also a set of competent
upholsterers, whose work is first. class, and
can lay carpets, upholster or decorate a
house in the shortest possible time. All
work will be done in frstclass style, at
reasonable prices, promptly, and in the
most expeditions manner.-AdV.