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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
ROMNEY MARSH.
Contract for Dredging Awarded to Dick
eFson & Paalsen.

Contract for Dredging Awarded to Dick
erson & Padlsen.
Yesterday at noon, according to the adj
vertisement published in the MORNING
NEWS, the proposals for dredging the
creek through Romney Marsh were opened
at the United States Engineers office in
New York, and the contract was awarded
to Messrs. Dickerson & Paulsen, Of this
city, their bid, we understand, being 10
cents per cubic yard. The specifications re-
quire the removal of 10000 cubic yards OF
material.
Romney Marsh, the place which it is
proposed to improve, has from time i'm
memorial been a great source of annoy
ance and delay to those navigating the in
land waters to the south of Savannah, and
is an immense salt meadow or marsh
extending from Skidaway to Warsaw
Islands. 1t is intersected by tortuous
though navigable creek, which meanders
apparently towards every point Of the
compass, and which connects the waters
of Warsaw river with those of the Little
Ogeechee river. Though deep, owing to
its sinuOsities, it is only nayigable at high
water, and it is to take some of its many
crOOkednesses out of it by cutting through
the marsh and making straight channel
wherever possible, that the proposed work
is to be undertaken. The improvement of
this creek will obYiate the necessity of
vessels coming from or bound southwark
going ont to sea, and will give
them a deep land-lOcked water way from
the st. Mary's river to the Savannah.
1t will also make the islands and coast
south of the Ogeechee river accessible at
all tides by steamers from Savannah, and
will doubtless have great effect on their
development.
Messrs. Dickerson 4 Paulsen have a
new dredge nearly completed, which will
probably be put to work at the dredging
without unnecessary delay. We are glad
to see that this contract has been given
to a Savannah firm. one. too, in every way
qualified to do the work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
SINGULAR DISAPPEARANCE.

A Night Inspector at the Custom House
Missing-No Traces of His Where
abouts-Efforts for His Recovery.
Quite a sensation was created in GER
tain quarters yesterday by. the announce
ment of the unaccOuntable disappear
ance of Peter Houston. cOlored, one Of the
night inspectors in the custom house.
Houst on left the barge office on the river
front, foot Of East Broad street, about 1
o'clock Saturday night, to go to the wharf
of the Savannah, Florida and Western
Railway, and stated as he left
the office that he would call on
his return and make report, but has not
been seen or heard of since. 1t was his
custom when passing to the wharf TO
meet two other persons who are watch
men at warehouses on the street leading
east from the foot of Gas House hill. That
night he was not seen going or re-
turning by either of the parties re-
I ferred to, and it is surmised that
some untoward event for him must have
occurred soon after he left the barge
Office, on the short street under the bluff,
and between East Broad street and the
Baltimore Steamship Company's wharf.
Houston was about fifty years of age, and
of steady habits, and was in comparatively
comfortable circumstances. He owned
the house which he and his wife Occu-
pied as their home, and is said
to have had lsome money
deposited in banks. He was formerly
clerk of the First African Baptist Church
and afterwards selected as one OF the
deacOns in the church, which he still
held up to the time of his disap-
pearance. His record in every posi-
tion shows him to have been faith
full man. As he was on duty on
Saturday night he was not missed from
his home until Sunday, when he was of
| duty and failed to put in an appearance,
When ne had not returned either to his
home or to the custom house yesterday
morning, the suspicious of his family and
others were at once aroused, and search
for the missing man was begun, but no
traces of his Whereabouts have yet been
discovered,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
THE SANITARY ooMMIssIoN.

Violating the Quarantine COde-East-
ville's Conditional New Ordinance
RecOmmended-The City's Check on
Streets and Lanes.
OFFICE BOARD OF SANITARY COMNIIs-
sIoNERs, SAVANNAH, Feb. %, 1SSS.-A
regular meeting Of the boardwas held this
day. Present, Hon. Rufus E. Lester, pre-
siding; Aldermen j. r. Hamlet, ID. K.
Thomas and J. j. Wilder, j. F. Wheaton,
Esq, and j. I. Mcfarland. The minutes
of regular meeting January 18th, and OF
special meeting February 9th, were read
and confirmed. The report of the Health
Officer was read and ordered spread upon
the record book.
The Health Officer reported the vii
lage known as Eastville tthat por-
ton north and Immediately south
of the Coast Line Railroad) as being in
filthy and unsanitary condition. 1t was
officially reported to the board during ses-
sion that steps were being taken to prop
erly drain this locality, and the de-
termination of the board was that
parties causing nuisances in
said settlement should be held amenable
to law.
The depositing Of city garbage upon
" 0ICAS LOdu. near Tic tOAA S6lC Va
the Thunderbolt road and in street Of
Eastville, was reported by the Health
Officer who also reported that the nuisance
had been abated.
The board was informed that an official
examination had been made of the
Pavilion Hotel and premises, and that
SAID hotel was very clean and neatly kept;
that there was an absence of escape pipes
to water closets-an unsanitary condition
GHnh a 9 N
the majority of houses in this city, that it
is deserving of special consideration at the
hands Of the CITY Council of Savannah, not
with special reference to this building, but
to the city at large. The manner in which
the rainfall is disposed of on the south
side OF this hotel was reported as faulty in
the following particulars: LIST, The gut
tiers which act as escape pipes, being of
tin, are not suitable as conductors of
sewer gas-they should be of iron or lead
I'd. The Underground work connecting
with the street sewer is of temporary
structure, liable to cavings in during
heavy rainfalls; this connection from gut
tiers to sewer should be substantial work,
The above report was received as in
formation, and as no ordinance now exists
meeting the sanitary requirements of the
city regarding the absence of escape
pipes in houses connected years ago TO
Secretary be instructed to bring this i'm
portant subject to the consideration of the
Health and Cemetery Committee and
recommend to them that an ordinance be
framed and presented to the City Council
which will make it obligatory upon own
ers of all houses connecting with sewers
to have escape pipes attacked to all water
closet appliances,
Two violations OF the spirit of the Quar-
antine Code by pilots of this port were
reported 10 the board.
The unclean condition of streets and
lanes Immediately adjoining several fruit
and grocery stores was mentioned during
the meeting, and the Health Officer was
instructed to place all such cases upon
the docket.
The meeting then adjourned.
RUFUS L. LESTER, Mayor.
Chairman b. s. c..
j. Il. MCFARLAND, NJ. D.,
Health Officer and Sect'y 3, 5. c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
Civ Court.


Hon. WM. D. HARDEN, Judge, presiding.
The court met in quarterly session for
the trial of cases on the civil docket, at 10
O'Clock a, m. yesterday, when the follow
ing mentioned business was disposed of,
Margaret Reilly VS.. Reilly & MOloney.
Suit on note and account. Argument con-
cluded, The jury retired at / O'Clock
p, m, and after being out about
three hours returned the following verdict
"We, the jury, find for the plaintiff
81, 800 on the note sued on without inter-
est, and 81 900 on open account without
interest"
The civil side of the court then adjourn
ed until this 10 O'clock a. m.
The monthly criminal session Of this
court convened at 4 O'Clock p. M, when
the following mentioned proceedings were
had:
State vs.. Tina Williams. Breach of the
peace. Defendant discharged for want
of prosecution.
State VS.. Jerry Williams. Assault and
battery and breach of the peace. Plea of
guilty of assault and battery, and fined
$25 and all costs, or in lieu thereof to be
imprisoned four months, with labor. The
defendant was discharged on the breach
of peace warrant, he having plead guilty
to assault and battery.
State VS.. Jerry Williams. Assault and
battery and breach of the peace. Defend
ant adjudged guilty of assault and bat
terry, and sentenced to pay a fine of $50
and all costs, or in lieu thereof to be i'm
prisoned two months with labor, Accused
was discharged on the peace warrant.
State VS.. Peter Quarterman. Simple
larceny. Plea of guilty. Sentenced to
be imprisoned six months, with labor.
State VS.. James Walker. Simple lar
ceny. Plea of guilty. Sentenced TO an
Imprisonment of six months, with labor.
State VS.. Caroline Bytherwood. As
sault and battery. Not guilty.
State VS.. Jim Singleton. Entering a
house with intent to steal. Adjudged
guilty. Sentenced to be imprisoned four
months, with labor.
State VS.. James Stewart. Vagrancy
Case continued until Monday next.
State VS.. Joe Owens. Nagrancy. Con-
tinued until Monday next.
State VS.. Henry Williams. Simple lar
ceny. Continued until Monday next.
The court then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL.
The IniGa1 Movement for . Yearly Di
play of SaVannah's Industries.

/ The IniEa1 Movement for . Yearly Dis
play of Savannah's Industries.
An enthusiastic meeting Of representa-
tive citizens was held at the Exchange
chamber yesterday to consider the per-
lection of a permanent organization for
the celebration Of an annual trades and
historical festival. Since the suggestion
of the movement it has received the earn
est approval Of leading firms and corpO-
ratiOns, and the interest manifested will
no doubt result in the institution of an
annual event that viii exceed the cele-
bratiOn through which we have Just
passed. The meeting was organized by
Hon. p. w Meldrim in the election Of
Hon. Rufus Z. Lester, Mayor, Chairman,
and Mr.. ID. X. Kennedy Secretary.
Mayor Lester assumed the chair and Mr..
Meldrim, in behalf of Hon. d. c. Bacon,
submitted the following resolutions, sup
plementing them with brief speech, in
which he advocated the movement as
practicable and worthy of the support of
the people of Savannah;
WHEREAS. The cultivation of more in
innate relations between the city of Sa-
vannah and the people OF other sections
of our own and other States is earnestly
desired: and. whereas, we believe that
such relations can be best cultivated by
an annual celebration exhibiting the
progress Of this city and county; there
fore, be il
ReSOlred, That the Chairman of this
meeting do appoint committee Of nine TO
consider and report suitable plan Of
permanent organization, which report
Shall be made 10 a subsequent meeting to
be called by the Chairman as soon as said
committee shall be ready TO submit its
report,
The chair appointed the following COM
mittee: Aessrs. ID, c, Bacon, X. H. An
derson, DIR, VIM. Duncan, 5. Quicken
heimer, r. g. Fleming, Sohn Flannery, f..
A. We'll. VIM. Rogers and 5, G, Haines;
and the meeting adjourned subject TO the
call Of the Chairman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
HELP FOR THE HELPLESS.
Savannah's Contributions to the suffer
ers on the Banks of the Ohio.

ers on the Banks of the Ohio.
The story of restitution and want that
comes from the inundated districts in the
West tells the pitifuI condition of the peo-
pie there. Though the waters are reced-
ing the ruined waste of desolated fields
only adds encouragement to despair.
The people have not only lost their
homes and their property, but they have
! lost all opportunity of employment and
! a livelihood. Not only every dollar, but
every penny aids TO relieve the terrible
suffering that prevails. Too much relief
cannot be sent, for business is entirely
Frustrated. Food and clothing are the
| two essentials, and it is necessary TO pro-
| vide them in almost unlimited quantities.
The destruction has been unprecedented,
/ and the relief should be commensurate
4 with this.
1t should be remembered that although
the city of Cincinnati braYely says that il
/ can take care of its own sufferers, this
| does not mean that the need OF help is not
! urgent. 1t is in the smaller towns along
| the banks of the Ohio river that the dis
tress is most felt, and these unfortunate
/ people should be looked after at once.
when it was stated few days ago that
| thirty thousand people were homeless and
/ hungry, the necessity for immediate
action was apparent, and that necessity
/ exists to-day.
1t is impossible to give the full opera
! tions of the Savannah fund, as the COM
! mittees have reported only in part, but as
| far as the reports have been made over
/ $500 has been subscribed.
The following is partial aeknowledg-
| ment of the subscriptions received:
/ BY NEssRs. NELL. PALMER AND HANLEY, CON-
/
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
DESIRABLE BAY STREET PROPERT
AT AUCTION.
BY GEO. w. LAMAR, AuetiOneer.

Will be sold that well located portion of LOT
No, ? Reynolds ward, Second tything, between
Abercorn and Lincoln streets, next TO corner
OF Aberc0rn street, east, cOntaing As feet, more
or less, frontage on Bay street, and a depth OF
so feet. Improvements consisting of a brick
warehouse. Lot fee simple.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
COURT CALENDAR.
Superior Court.


Hon. A. p. ADAMS, Judge, presiding.
Court met Yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, when the following mentioned
cases were heard:
State VS.. Emanuel Jones. Murder.
Testimony taken and argument heard.
The jury retired at O'Clock p. IN. to make
their verdict. At S:15 p. m. the jury re-
turned the following: 1--WE, the jury, find
the prisoner guilty of involuntary man.
slaughter" JnO. III. Bradley, foreman.
Mr.. J. j. Abrams, the defendants counsel,
then gave notice of a motion in arrest of
Judgment, whereupOn the sentence of the
court was deferred until to-day.
Chas KOlshOrn & Bro. VS.. Henry
VOelsch. Foreclosure of mortgage on per-
sOnalty. Order granted authorizing the
Sheriff to sell the stock in trade levied
upon ON the Sth day of March next, after
due notice by publication.
State VS.. Gordon Shiggs. Assault with
intent to murder. Testimony taken, ar
guments heard, and, after charge from
the court, the Jury retired at 8 O'Clock p.
m. to make a verdict. After being out
about thirty minutes the jury returned a
verdict of guilty, whereupon the court
sentenced the prisoner to serve ten years
in the penitentiary. Mr.. Marion Erwin,
the defendants counsel, gave notice of
motion for new trial.
Court then adjourned until 10 O'Clock
this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
A Sanitary Precaution.

When plumbing fixture is removed, or
the room in which, it stands is put to some
new use, so that the fixture is perma-
nently disused, too little care is generally
given to making sure that the room is dis
connected from the drains. Writing on
this point a correspondent mentions the
curious use to which, in such a case, a
wash-basin had been put to, and not with
out danger, for it had been converted into
a fiOwer-stand, and, Of course, the seal of
the trap had dried out, and the basin be-
came a direct connection between the
dram and the house. When houses are
partially remOdeled, this point ought to
be sDecially looked tO.-SdnifdT,g ED0ineer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
Beaufort's Courtesy to the Guards.

The Beaufort Volunteer Artillery had a
special meeting on Tuesday evening, at
which 1t was unanimously agreed to ex-
tend an invitation to the Savannah
Guards to be the guests of the company
ON the first day of May next, the date of
their anniversary. A committee was APP
pointed to draft resolutions of thanks to
the Guards for Inequalities shown on the
recent visit of the Beaufort Volunteer Ar
tillery TO the Forest City,-Sed Island
NslrS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
No NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Rusiness |.

ClAQN MllChElsls
Adr.-24 Whitaker street { Lyons Block
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
The ChamDions

New Scarfs, Collars and Cuffs,
And Celluloid Goods, at LaFar's .-Adr.
Reversible Oyercoats at AnneI Bros
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27

A grand clearing out sale of clothing
which must be sold even at sacrificed
B. H. Levy, the clothier, having few lots,
odds and ends Of last spring clothing, also
a few lots of the present seasons, is offer
ing the same at a sacrifice to sell them
out, as he must make room for his new
spring goods.
This Is rare chance, and i would ad
wise one and all to avail themselves of
this opportunity. One dollar saved is one
dollar made. b. III. LEVY,
ls9, l9l and 1893 Congress st.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
important TO Mothers.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is
the only thing that mothers can rely upon
for their children. 1t corrects acidity 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 incalcula-
BILE. 1t softens the gums, reduces infiam.
nation and allays pain, thereby giving
rest TO the child and comfort to the mother.
% cents a bOttle.=Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27

The Spanish brig Antonio Lasat was
cleared Yesterday by Aessrs. Charles
Green's son & Co. for Baratau. with
ara pieces Of pitch pine lumber, measur-
ing 1865 57 feet and valued AT $3.50O.
The British bark Europa was cleared
bv Messrs. Patterson, Downing & Co. for
Liverpool. with 2.2S7 barrels Of rOsin.
weighing 972, 1s5 pounds and valued at
$685. l..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
At Estilrs. az BuIl street.

Savannah Morning News, Bid Me Be
ware { No. 295 Franklin Square Library,
The Georgia. Major NO. ., vol. 1 J, Waiver
ly Magazine, Texas Siftings, New York
Mercury, Spirit of the Times, Turf, Field
and Farm, London Graphic, st. Nicholas
for March, Andrews Bazaar, The Judge.
GOdey's for March, New York, Philadel-
phia, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Cincin-
matt, Atlanta, Jacksonville and Charles
ton dailies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
c uiitv of Involuntary NansIaughter

Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter.
Emanuel Jones, the cOlOred man who
was found guilty Of involuntary man.
slaughter, on a trial for murder in the
Superior Court yesterday, is the author
OF the death of Mr.. Egan. who was shot on
fhe other side Of the Ogeechee canal some
months ago. 4 motion in arrest Of judg-
ment Vas made by the prisoners counsel
last night, and the convicted man is Yet
IN - EeuteugEd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27

INC UrOund.
A friend of ours says that it is his will
to speak the plain truth, and nothing else,
about men and things. 1t is our will too,
and what is better, our wont. He told us /:
1t is rather sad fact that the ancestors
of a great many men who boast of their
''coat of arms'' have no coat to either
arms or their backs. Now there is no
excuse for such sad state of affairs, for
the prices at which the 'FdmOuS' retail
clothing would enable them to dress as
well as the merchant prince. If you wish
to save few dollars on suit of clothes
buy of the Famous New York Clothing
House. 40 Congress street.=Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
New Fancy Half Hose,
Silk and Isle Thread. LaFar's.-Adl
New NeckMea

NV -NUNIN " CtAI
Have just received new assortment of
Grape Lace and Lace Ruchings, Collars
and Collarettes of the latest style and fin
ish, Scarfs in Spanish and Guipure
Laces. A complete assortment of Eureka
Knitting Silks. Special bargains in Black
Silks, Black Cashmere, Black Bunting,
Hosiery, Gloves, Cofsets. Balance of
winter stock of Hats and BOnnets at and
below cost. Have now in stock large as
sOrtment fine French Flowers and Fans.
H. C.. HOUSTON,
-AdU. 149 BrOughtOn street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
signal Service Observations.

Indications for the South Atlantic states
TO-DAY: Generally fair weather, northeast
10 northwest winds, stationary or higher
barometer in the northern portions, and
lower temperature.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1.4I O'Clock yesterday was l. feet, rise
Of 4 inches during the past twenty-four
hours.
Comparative statement Of temperature,
taken from the Signal Service records:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27

When you visit the city, either for bust
ness or pleasure, you can secure better
accommodations for less money at the
Harnett House than at any other hotel in
Savannah.--Adu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
- ---'zs1s---l-----
MARSHALL House.

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, Clearly and
hOme-like appearance of apartments, have
placed this popular hotel among the most
prominent of the South, which reflects
great credit on its manager, who leaves
nothing undOne to enhance the comfort of
its numerous patrons,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
Digest Your Food

If you want to be healthy. How can you
if your teeth refuse~to do their work? Get
them put in order by skillful dentists, and
use Sozodont to keep them right. Sozo-
don't is the best preparation for the teeth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27

And leaders of low prices are the "Fa-
nous" New York Clothing House, and we
want it distinctly understood that we
have the facilities and do sell the best OF
other clothing store in tbe State Iook
where you will, and if anybody will
charge you for a suit $1S, we will guaran-
tee to give you better suit for SIS. We
don't ask you to buy IF us as favor. We
ask You to buy of the Famous because
it is for your interest to do so. You can
save money on every article bought at the
Famous" New York Clothing House, 40
Congress- street-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
Notice.

Neither the Captain nor COnsignees Of the
Norwegian bark "Vigilant" will be responsible
for any debts contracted by the crew.
RICHARDSON & BARNARD,
Consignees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
Notice.

Neither the Captain nor COnsignees of
the Spanish brig "Providencia," Bomb,
Master, win be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by the crew of said vessel.
CHARLES GREENS son & CO.,
Consignees.
SavANNAu Eahruarv 81 1889
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27

In order to meet the demand of all those
whose winter clothing is worn out, and
who do not want to buy heavy clothing
now, we have had made and have just re-
eeived cery nice selection Of Spring
Clothing, consisting in part of Middle
sex Flannel Suits, Yacht Cloth Suits,
Chevoit Suits, in blue and green, CASH
mere Suits in dark, medium and light col
Ors, ETC., ETC., all of which we offer at a
slight advance above manufacturer
cost. All of our winter goods now in
store we offer positively at cost. A call is
respectfully invited:
SIMON MITCHELL,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
What is Diphtheria?

The name is comparatively new, but the
disease is as old as sin itself. 1t is a cOndi-
ton of the throat something like Group,
only worse, because it attacks the sufferer
with such rapidity, and in such a way as
to stop the air passages. The throat is vio-
lently infiamed, and tough membrane,
like leather, is very rapidly formed, Perry
Davis Pain Killer has cured thousands
of cases of diphtheria. 1t acts SO prompt
ly and so efficiently, that no family can
afford to be without it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-27
DIR. BEST, DENTIST,
Corner Congress and Whitaker Streets

SAVANNAH. February q, 1888.