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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01

The telegram that got was no indication
that No. 40 had received any orders at all.
A clip got day or two before said, "Run
regular schedule There was no indication
that this was any special order. consid-
cred 1t as merely intending to tell me where
No. 40 was, and that could pass 1t on reg
ular special time. have received train or
ders; they are given on manifold paper and
q receipt Is taken for them. If the operator
had asked me my understanding OF that
order, l should have told him that 1t
was to go to Adams run and wait
fifteen minutes. have never received an
order to meet and pass in this shape before.
II they had said, Avoid 40 at such time l
would have had something to go on. II
they had said, Wait for No. 40 at Adams
Run, would have waited. Sometimes we
get indefinite messages, and have to use our
judgment. II had received the order for
any other point than Adams Run / would
have waited. Adams Run is the regular
passing point. Neither the engineer nor
myself considered the order definite, GER
tain, positive instruction. The message left
here wrong. Ny engineer should have been
made to understand that there was train
opposing our passage.
O. By Mr.. Gadsden Could you misunder-
stand that orders
A. Yes, for Mr.. Burns and myself did
H. 1US lIdiHc pass utuCu
oftener at Ravenel's than they do at Adams
Run. Mr.. Lloyd generally gives the pre-
ference to the north bound train. Witness
did not consider himself off his schedule
time. There was 8 heavy fog when | left
Adams Run. [ took in leaving all the pre-
cautions that we usually take on leaving
station. The lule prescribes that we shall
put h2gman quarter OF mile ahead OF
the train when we can't see ahead that far.
think we could have seen about a quarter
Of a mile ahead.
@ By the jury: l didn't think that the
dispatch required me to wait at Adams Run
until the other train came up. II the mes
sage had said wait till 40 passes, would
have understood 1t. / have never before
got an order to meet and psss train at
regular passing point. The telegraph office
has only been recently removed from Adams
Run to Jacksouboro.
@ By Mr.. Buist: Neither the engineer nor
myself signed the dispatch. l showed the
message to the engineer. II a train order
had been issued under rule 9 the accident
could have been avoided, because would
have given the operator my understanding
of 1t. Our signatures were not asked and
not given. Witness was sitting in the door
of his baggage car when the collision oc-
CURED. The first that he knew of the az
proach of the other train was seeing the
fireman, who had jumped from the engine.
The testimony of Mr.. j. s. Coburn, tele-
graph operator and agent at Jacksonboro,
revealed nothing new.
The inquest at this point adjourned till
IL o'clock Tuesday. Our telegram from
Charleston gives the result OF the findings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
General sickles has proved himself to be

General Sickles has proved himself to be
8 very courageous, if not very rash man.
He has had the sublime audacitY to tell
gas company that it is not Immediately
honest. He arrives at a wrong conclusion
when he asserts that the object Of q gas
company is to serve the community with
gas. We all know that the metre is strongly
preiudiced in favor Of the company, for in
some instances 1t has been known to register
after the gas has been turned of and the
family out Of the city. Il is not supposed
to know that the family has left the ciiY,
not any more than the people living out of
the city knows about the Famous" IL 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 Sl3,
$l2 suits for $40, $40 suits for IS II you
want TO save money, go to the Famous"
New York Clothing House, l40 Congress
street-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
A SavannahIan Robbed at a Hotel
In Macon.


The following from the Macon telegraph
Of yesterday tells how a Savsnnahian and
his room mate were robbed at the NATIONAL
Hotel, in that city:
GOA Sunday night two men registered at
Browns National Hotel as George G. and
Henry Armstrong, New York. The writing
was unusually plain, but evidently dis
guised. They were assigned room % on the
third floor, the window of which looks out
upon the roof of the Kennessw restaurant.
After q chat with Fillmore, in which they
complmented the house, they retired to
their room. This was about half-past ten.
''In room "a, which sdjoined that Of the
Armstrong;, were two drummers, Mr.. Chas.
Woods, of Woods & Bros. cotton factors,
Savannah, and Mr.. ]. F. Edwards, of the
Home Sewing Machine Company, Atlanta.
They went to their room sometime after
eleven o'clock, and Mr.. Woods wrote some
letters before retiring. He took a ring from
his finger and put it on the table where he
had been writing, and placed his vest, con-
tanning SOS, q gold watch and chain valued
al Sl25, and some papers, under one Of the
pillows. Mr.. Edwards placed all his money
under his head, with the exception Of about
$40, which was in his pants pocket.
About ? O'Clock the Armstrong; quietly
sprung the hasp of the lock on the door
winch opened from - lnLO "A ara maze
raid upon the sleeping Cccupaps They
took the ring from the table, the TO pairs
of pants, and the vest from under pillow
on the bed occupied by Mr.. Woods. Mr..
Edwards slept on the bed in the farther cor
ner of the room, and Mr.. Woods on the bed
right at the door through which the thieves
entered. The vest was under the pillow
next to the door, Mr., Woods sleeping on the
far side.
CATER securing their booty the clothes
were riaed of their contents, nothing being
neglected, not even the keys of Bradstreet's
directory, which were in one pair Of the
pants pockets. This done, the Armstrong;
twisted the blankets into a rope, tying one
around one of the legs of the bedstead and
to the other piece OF rope they had pro-
cured from Colonel Browns new building.
Then they let themselves down to the roof
of the Kennesaw restaurant, and then
down to the alley fence by means Of
gutter. Mr.. Woods has offered reward Of
500 for the apprehension Of the thieves
and Colonel Brown has also offered re-
ward -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01

Large Neutrality-suspicious. of Pream'
Bile and Resolutions In Reference
to HuEchfnsonss Island.

In accordance with call special meeting
of the Citizens Sanitary Association was
held at the Exchange last evening, and was
very largely attended, the long room being
crowded.
The meeting was called to order by
the President pro tenn, who briefly an
nounced its object to be the reception Of
the report of the sub committee appointed
st the last meeting of the Provisional Elk
ecutiye Committee to consider matters in
reference to Hutchinson's Island.
Mr.. John Nisbet, Chairman of the Com
mittee, presented the following preamble
and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The damage done to the en-
bankments of Hutchinson's Island by the
storm of August last ought to have been re-
paired by the owners and lessees respect
lively OF that island not later than December
last, and as these repairs have been made
only very partially and in an unsatisfactory
manner, and there seems to be no pros
pect of their being finished in a satisfactory
manner within few months unless attend
ed to more theoretically than heretofore,
prudence demands that all the embank-
men.s should be put in good order within
stand the high tides of the March equinox;
and,
Whereas, a failure to secure the island by
that time would threaten continuation Of
the present partial inundation for all of
next summer, and in consequence much
disease, possibly an epidemic, and thereby
great danger to the welfare of the city, and
of loss OF life and financial ruin to many of
its citizens; and as the calamities just stated
would far outweigh the disadvantages of
any additional expenditure from the City
Treasury; therefore be it resolved,
l. That in the opinion of this meeting His
Honor the Mayor and City Council ought
to take immediate and most energetic steps
to have the dams of Hutchinson's Island
repaired at once In the most thorough man
ner, reserving at the same time to the city
all claims sgainst those parties who have up
to the present day neglected to properly
attend to their duty in this matter.
2. That copy Of these preambles and
resolutions be respectfully submitted to the
Mayor and Council of Aldermen of that city
by the provisional Council OF the Citizens
Sanitary Association of Savannah.
Mr.. Armstrong moved the adoption
of the report, which motion was seconded.
The question was then put to the meet
ing, and the preambles and resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
Col. j. L. Warren moved that the same
committee that had prepared these resolu-
tions be requested to submit them to the
City Council st the meeting to be held this
"wednesday evening.
DR.. j. G. LeHardey seconded the mo-
ton, which was unanimously adopted.
There being no further business present
ed, on motion, the association adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
stSharps and FIats'' at the Theatre
Tonight.

This evening the popular comedians, Rob-
son aud Crane, will make their first and
only appearance this season at the Savannah
Theatre in their great success, "Sharps and
Flats" The story, as a whole, is but Of
little consequence. Il serves merely TO rest
the mind and sight between the heats In
which the precious pair never fail in mirth
fast and furious Now they are neck and
neck. then one or the other leads as the
favorite, but they prove well matched at
the goal, as they always have in public esti-
nation. The play is intended as satire on
mining speculation in California, and
domestic fluctuations and individual
grievances are woven into the excitement
that accompanies the rise aud fall Of stocks,
and the initiation aud bursting of bubbles,
in sufficient quantity to furnish the nPces-
say comedy elements. Coulter Sharp" Mr..
lbson) is 8 member Of the Stock Ex
change, his brain filed with airy specula
lions AMI projects of marriage both OF
which are dissipated by the storms Of
realism which the Spectator encounters,
and in which he is beaten about, to the
great SINUS ment Of lockers on. "ShaTp"
leads ssEx ParsOn DullstoDe Flatn Mr.
Crane) slOug the thoTDy path of invest
ment, teaches him to smoke, drink beer,
stsv out at nights, aud. In fact, TO be 8
"blooi." "Shsrp" and "Flat" combine in
money making prof acts, share the ridicu-
lCus attitudes which circumstances place
shem IN, and make an equal divide OF the
sorrows and Joys OF which their specula-
lions are productive.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Stocks and Bonds.

The market for stocks sud bonds was
quiet yesterday, and the price Of several of
the leading securities declined. Central
common opened st I37 bid, 1871 asked, and
declined two points, closing at 135 bid, 136
asked. Southwestern opened at 80 bid,
132 asked, and declined = point
from the bidding price. closing at
I29 bid, 80 asked. Central Railroad 6 per
cent. certificates opened at 971I bid, 975<
ssked, and declined three quarters Of a
point, closing a. $50 bid, 81 asked. Cen
traI consolidated mortgage Z per cent. open
ed at IA bid, 11415 asked, snd declined g
half point, closing az 1I3l5 bid, 114lI asked.
Montgomery and Eutgula first mortgage 6
per cent, Endorsed By Central Railroad,
opened at 1O3 bid. 10i asked, and advanced
one and q half points, closing at 1O477z bid,
100 asked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
The bingham Hussars and a sa-
vannah NIarchamf

SPRINGFIELD, GEORGIA, January co.
Editor Morning Nsus At late meeting of
the bingham Hussars the undersigned
were appointed to draft the following
resolutions:
ReSoI,ed, l. That we, the Bingham Hus-
sars, approaching the kind remembrance
of Mr.. W.B. Nell, Of Savannah, in present
ing US fine bride, a prize so handsome
and valuable, can but feel 1t our pleasant
duty to return to him our sincere thanks for
the same.
ResolUsd, 2. That the above resolution be
spread upon our minutes and sent to the
MORNING NEWS for publication.
H. P. BREWER,
q. Fl. BERRY, Committee.
DR. B. HALL SMITH,
The above mentioned bride was con-
tended for and won by Private a. NJ Nor
gan, whose sktllful horsemanship has made
him the victor In more than q dozen
tournaments in the last few years.
Our troop lost one of its best members in
the death Of private Pltman, the eldest son
Of s. s. Pitmsn, ESQ. of this county.
I am glad to report our company as look
ing on the "brIght side" again, having now
in erection a club house at our parade
ground in Springfield, the old one having
been destroyed during the late war.
We are looking forward with considera-
bic interest to the formation of squadron
between ours and the troops of the adioin-
ing counties, and the pleasant remem-
brances of the past warrant US in yet antici-
pating some happy meetings In the future,
we hope not far distant. B. FL. s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01

During the past week we have had the
pleasure of seeing at cur Office Mr.. Hinton
A Helper, g young Southern gentleman Of
undoubted literary qualifications, together
with the manner and address Of a capable
man of business. Mr.. Helper, who some
time since represented this paper in the
South, has been engaged recently in a mer-
camille pursuit, which he relinquishes to
associate himself once more with news
papers. He will represent the american
Grocer in the South, will collect subscrip-
Mr.. Helper comes of family that has OBJ
tanned considerable literary distinction,
which we have no doubt be will live to en-
lsrge. We bespeak for him cordial recep-
ton smoDg our friends in the South
American (Qyoce,.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
The Military Election.

The election for Lieutenant, Colonel and
Major OF the First Volunteer Regiment of
Georgia will take place at the Armory Of
the Irish Jasper Greens on to morrow
Thursday evening the 81 inst, between
the hours of eight and ten o'clock. All
members Of the companies Of the First who
are IN good standing viii be entitled to the
privilege OF vote. The Sergeant or other
deputized officer OF each company is reQuir-
ed to be present with the roll Of his COM
PAW, in order that the voters may be prop
erly identified.
The action Of the delegates from the sew
ersl companies who met on Monday night
and presented as candidates Lieut.. Peter
Reilly, Of the Jasper Greens, for Lieutenant
Colonel, and Adj. Robert g. Gsillard as
Major, appears to receive the appreciation
of The members OF the Regiment, judging
from the opinions expressed yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01

Profitable Real Estate Investment.
The rapid growth Of the city and the
extension Of the limits greatly enhances the
value Of land In the vicinity Of the suburbs,
and lots are being largely bought up by
capitalists. Considerable money has been
made by bUying up large tracts ard subdi-
viding them into building and garden lots.
Attention IS directed to the advertisement
Of Mr. G. II. Dorset, who will offer piece
Of land at auction next Tuesday, which is
only two miles south Of the city, and in the
very direction the city can extend. This Is
q good chance for investors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Trt.h National Land League,

Savannah Branch No. l met last evening
at NJ, Elrt Hall for the purpose Of making
arrangements for the reception Of the patriot
priest, the Rev. Eugene sheehy. A large
number Of the members having expressed
their views in reference to the course TO be
pursued on the arrival OF the reverend gen.
tlemsn, q motion fi0slly prevailed that a
committee OF thirteen be appointed to CO.
operate with the Jasper Greens and the
various Irish civic societies In perfectiug
sill arrangements. The following named
gentlemen were selected as that committee:
Thomas D. Downing, Chairman; w. H
Ray, T. H. O'DOnovsr, John Rourke, Al
derman O'Connor, Luke Carson, P. Tuber-
DIV, Daniel Hogan, E J. Kennedy. William
Kehoe. John Kelly, Alderman Doyle and NJ.
A O'Brien
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
WOMAN.
Hope for Suffering WOman-SOme-
thing New Under the Sun.

By reason of her peculiar relations, and her
peculiar ailments, woman has been compelled
to suffer, not only her own ills, but those aris-
ing from the want of knowledge, or OF con-
sideration on the part of those with whom she
stands connected in the social organization.
The frequent and distressing irregularities pc
culiar to her sex have thus been aggravated to
a degree which no language can express. In
the mansions of the rich and the novel OF the
poor alike, woman has been the patient victim
of ills unknown to man, and which none but
she could endure-and without remedy. But
now the hour of her redemption has come:
She need not suffer longer, when she can find
relief in DIR. j. Bradfeld's Female Regulator,
''Woman's Best Friend Prepared by DIR: J..
BRADFIELD, Atlanta, Ga. Price-trial size,
Csc; large size, 81 so. For sale by all druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Robhsrr az the Ka,re,s Wharf.

It was discovered yesterday that several
boxes Of goods had been stolen from the
Katie's wharf by some thief or thieves. 1t
is not known exactly when they were taken,
but the robbery IS supposed 70 have occurr-
ed on Saturday night last. No clue has yet
been obtained as to the perpetrators.
Every effort should be exerted In this d.
recti0n, however, and If they are sppre-
hended, the full penalty Of the law should
be imposed. as several bold robberies have
occurred within the last month, and none
OF the thieves have been brought. to jus
tfca
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Notice.

OFFICE SAVANNAH GAS LIGHT COMPANY,
SAVANNAH, January %, 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 view to diminish the cost of manufacture
ing gas from coal, or oil or other substance
can be svailed of during the coming summer
therefore be il
Resolved, That on or before the first day Of
September next the rate charged by this COM
pany for gas furnished to its patrons will be
reduced to a price as low as 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. T. GILMER,
President and Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
A Lucky Savannah Man Inherits
NEilIlOnA.

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 $727,-
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 bargains.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01

a rather singular accident occurred at
the Baltimore steamship wharf yesterday
afternoon to s coIored man named Alexan-
der jenkins. He was on top Of bale Of
cotton to which the clasps were fastened,
aud when the bale aud man had been
hauled about half way up the gang plank
the clasps became loose and one OF them
caught his right arm near the wrist and he
was raised about five feet in the air.
When the accident was discovered
the rope was slackened and he was lowered
to the platform. l. Wss then found that
quite an ugly wound had been made in his
arm. He was compelled to quit work and
seek the services Of a physician.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
CoIored ReneaeIsI Soctety,

In August last q number Of respectable
eolored citizens organized q beneficial
association under the name Of "The Mutual
Eleemosynsry Association, )" and obtained 3
charter from the Superior Court. They
started with about seventy members, and
now have a membership considerably over
one hundred.
About a month since they lost member.
Jacob Haywood, and on Monday las bis
widow was paid $40, an assessment Of 81
on each member. We understand that they
propose TO organize similar associations in
different towns In the State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Needs RepafrIug,

The draYmen complain that the road lead
ing to the Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway wharves, from Blbo's canal to Ran
doIph street, was in terrible condition yes
terday and.the day before, it being impossi-
be TO haul heavy loads over #. The road
from BubOis canal to the whsTyes is in good
order. snd belongs to the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway. The portion of the
road referred to is within the city limits,
and should be looked after by the proper
authorities
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Wild Ducks Invade the Cabin OF n
Rfa~nor

While the steamer City Of Bridgeton was
lying at anchor in q dense fog, on her last
trip to this port, five wild ducks few into
her cabin, much to the establishment Of the
passengers aud crew. They, however, man
aged TO make their escape before they could
be caught, and appeared 10 be as much be-
wildered By the surroundings as the passen-
gers and crew were at their sudden appear
Shce and abrupt exit
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Painful Accident.

Mr.. ". J. Clements. the popular agent Of
the steamer Katie, while on bis way home
on Monday evening slipped on the side
walk. and falling sprained his left leg so
severely that he will be confined TO his resi-
dence for about a week. Mr.. Clements was
afflicted with rheumatism 10 the sprained
member, which viii sggravate the pain &C.
casiOned By the accident.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01

DR.. Aborn, at the Pulaski House, has
cured catarrh Of the head of forty years
standing. All who have been afflicted for
years or a lifetime are invited to call for
free consultation. In most cases, after a
careful examination made at the first inter
view, patients can be supplied with full
courses Of medicines, and then without loss
OF time return home to their usual avoca-
tions, and successfully carry out the course
of treatment prescribed.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-01
Handsome Furniture for the HOli-
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, comfortable rocker, or any OF
the many articles which now comprise the
stock of a modern furniture house. Inen a
new carpet or curtains, OF pu1n'
win prove a practical token OF affec-
ton, and at the same time, If
the donor be the head Of the family, he can
also enjoy the comforts which his gift may
bring to the household. If this be the
method in which our citizens propose to
Messrs. Allen & Lindsay, 1863 and III
Broughton street, where they will find the
largest stock of furniture and carpets ever
seen In Southern house.-Adv.