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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
AWARDING THE SALVAGE.
Judge Pardee's Decree in the "F1orida'
and Howard brake" Admiralty Case

Judge Decree in the "F1Ortda"
and Howard Drake" Admiralty Case.
In the United States Circuit Court, as
already stated in the MORNING NEWS,
Judge Pardee on Thursday rendered a de-
cision in the appealed admiralty case OF the
steamers Florida and Howard Drake. The
facts of the case are as follows, several
interesting points of law being involved:
On June u, 1882, the steamers in the
suit, both belonging to the same trans
p%ortation company, were laid up in Sa-
vannah on the north side of the river, at a
wharf on which was a building used by
the Savannah Oil Company. About 2
O'Clock one morning a fire broke out in this
building which causedits destruction and
that of part of the wharf on which 1t
stood. Both steamers were greatly en-
d%angered, and it seems to be conceded that
but for the services of certain volunteers
from the city in putting out the fire,
which actually caught on the Florida,
and in moving both steamers up stream
out of danger, both would have
n this way are conceded by the
claimants to be low grade salvage
services, and in this Judge Pardee con-
ours. Thirteen persons were around and
aboard the steamers, and rendered more
or less valuable aid. MessTs. Branch,
Rutzler and Fernandez rendered the most
valuable aid and did not Join in the libel.
They were paid 1888 So each for their SER
vices. Joseph Jeannet also rendered
valuable aid and did not join,
having been satisfactorily paid. The
night Waterman dismissed his claim.
The remaining eight joined in the libels,
and in the District Court all were allowed
$50 each. except George l.. COggins, who
was a hand on the Florida. All appealed,
and the questions for Judge Pardee to
decide We're:
l.. Was COggins entitled to salvage for
his seTvices-admitted to have been val
liable?
>. Did the Judge of the District Court
sufficiently appreciate the services of the
other l~ibellants?
COggins had been employed on the
steamer as steward, and during the time
she was laid up was employed as day
Waterman. Judge PaTdee, in this matter
decides: 1t seems clear to me that it was
not part Of COgglns' employment or duty
to render services TO the Florida at night,
after he lad been regularly relieved by
the night Waterman, and l therefore take
it that he is entitled to his share Of sal
wage in this case"
In arriving at the amount luz the sal
YOrs the court states hat the steamers
are agreed 10 be worth $4,000. He con-
siders that 6 per cent. or 5000 would be a
reasonable and proper amount of salvage
in this case. He apportiOns the amount
as follows: Branch, Rutzler, Fernandez,
Jeannet and Coggins at 500 each and dis
tributes the remainder among the libel
lants-Austin. Peterson, the two DiX0ns,
HOnie, GOette and O'Niell, equally. The
amount due Branch, Rutzler, Fernandez
and Jeanet 20 TO the claimant, as they
did not join in the libel and admit having
been satisfactorily compensated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
TELL DOWN THE HOLD.
A Co1Ored Stevedore's Lofty Tumble
Seventeen Feet Through q Hatchway.

A CoIored S~tevedore's Lofty Tumble
Seventeen Feet Through q Hatchway.
About / o'clock yesterday afternoon
Edward Mcpherson, a cOlored mar in the
employ of Messrs. Churchill, Ward &
Co., fell down the hold of the British
bark George Davis, mOored at the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western Railway
wharf loading with naval stores. He
said to a NEWS reporter that his foot slip
ned and he went over the combings
Of the hatch and into the hold, a distance
of about II feet. He struck the bottom
full on his head and was picked up In
sensible and sent in a wagon to the house
of a friend on Jackson street. About two
hours afterwards he was back to
the vessel, smiling and looking
for his money apparently none the worse
from his fall except a severe swelling
V e the right eye about as big as a good
sized apple. If he had struck first on his
leg it is thought he would have been
killed outright, but fortunately he struck
on his head,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
CONTEXT for TIC Ligowsky Medal.

Among the attractions Of Thanksgiving
day will be the contest between the Forest
City and Chatham Gun Clubs for the
LigOwsky championship medal at the
Schuetzen Park. The medal was first
won at the August tournament
In this city by the Glynn County
Club. 1t was subsequently won
bv the Macon Club, and at
the ournamen during the State Fair last
month it was brought to Savannah by the
Galatians. The Forest City Club, jealous
Of the Chathams' pride, challenged the
club sOOn after its return from Macon,
and the contest will take place on Thurs
day.
After the championship match has been
shot there will be a sweepstake match,
open TO all, with prizes corresponding 10
the number Of entries. The programme
will be given in the News before the
match occurs, when the details and rules
will 10 announced
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
ORANGES FOR CLEVELAND.

The south Florida Democracy Picks It's
Choicest Fruit for the President Elect.
The Cleveland and Perry Democratic
CLUB of Wildwood, Fla, in its joy over
the election OF President Cleveland and
the Democratic victory, has sent to the
Executive Mansion at Albany, and to that
aunch supporter Of the country's
reform Executive, Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher. and also to the New York
Times, Herald and World a box OF the
choicest Florida oranges. The fruit was
selected with the greatest care, and was
shipped through Savannah via the eX-
press and the steamship City of SaYan-
nah to its destination to tempt the Guber-
material palate, and to grace the table Of
the Plymouth pastors study II dthedesks
OF the powers that fought for Democra-
cvss restitution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
",Deed. Boss 1 Neber steal EN-

John Edwards, a young negro, accom-,
panied by two or three others of lis same
color, went into the clothing store of
Simon Gazan, on Congress street, last
night. While his companion priced some
clothing. Green busted himself examining
! goods in another part of he store. 1. P.
Levy, a clerk, noticed him %concealing a
pair OF pantaloons under his coat. Ed
wards started for the door as soon as he
had the article hidden from view, and
Lew caught him as he was about 70
spring into the street. A tussle ensued,
and the pantaloons were recovered
| Officer Herman happened along, and took
Edwards into custody. On h way to
| the police barracks the prisoner repeated.
4 " declared his innocence. At the bar
| racks he was searched.
"'Deed, boss" he protested, Il didn'i
take anything. Do you 'spose I'd steal?F
Just then a vest, which he had under
his coat, fell to the floor.
"What have you got to say about this!
asked the Sergeant, holding up the gar
ment.
Edwards still declared that he knew
nothing about il and wouldn't steal fol
the world.
He offered to pay for the article, how.
ever. when he was told that he would
have to be locked up for a hearing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
THE CITY's MORTALITY.
Statistics from the Health Department
Records.

The mortuary report of Health Officer
DR.. j. T. Mcfarland shows that, exclu-
sive of ) still births and 1 premature
birth, there were a deaths in Savannah
for the week ending Friday, Nov. p. OF
these 6 were white and is colored; Is were
male and IL female; 8 were under 1 year,
8 between 1 and . years, 2 between 2 and
3, 5 between % and so, 4 between 30 and
40, 3 between 40 and 80, 2 between 30 and
60, 5 between 60 and 20, l between 20 and
so, and l between so and 100.
The causes of death were as follows:
Bronchitis l, bronchitis acute ], inflam-
nation Of bowels 1, Bright's disease L,
cholera infantum /, consumption of lungs
4, commissions ?, diphtheria l, castro ente-
ritis 1, nervous prcstration ], old age 2
pneumonia 3, spasms 2.
This shows an annual ratio of mortality
per 1000 for the week of 1903 among the
whites and 56.1 among the blacks. The
annual ratio per 1000 among the whites
for 1882 was 1872.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
Brevities.

The proposed railroad between MARI
anna and A~palachicOla is again under dis
cussiOn.
Add 70 telephone lists No. 1O4, W. 5.
Cherry. stalls Nos. 45, 46 and A., City Mar
ket. and transfer Roach Bros. No. 23T TO
Rutherford Il Fawcett.
Officer MeCabe found the door of the
office of Ellis, Holt & Co. on Bay street,
unfastened last night. The key was in
the lock. The officer secured the door and
left the key at the police barracks.
John Palmer, cOlored. is held at the
police barracks subject to a warrant fol-
attempting a novel swindling scheme
He went into the office Of Smith & Kelly
~stevedOres on Bay street, l~astevening anC
tried to persOnate Prince Green, also col
Ored, who is employed by them, in orde'
10 draw his (Green's) wages. He wa
identified and handed over to the police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
Direct Importation.

With the access of the Democratic par
t. to the reins of the government, and
the decided Endorsement by the people of
these United States to the Democratic
platform against the High Protective
Tariff, our country, particularly the
South, will have a brilliant business fu-
ture. There is one importer in our city
who is highly elated at the future pros
meets of "Direct Importation" and who.
expects to increase that branch the next
season. We allude to Mr.. Schreiner, pro-
prietOr of the old d1te-beLtlnl Music
House. For a number of years he i'm
ported from Europe, direct, Musical In
struments, Fancy Goods, Stationery, and
Toys, by selecting every summer his stock
at the European factories. In the spring
of this year he added German Pianos
to his impOrtations, which have turned out
well, and give complete satisfaction to
his customers. Last summer he again
visited Europe, and in addition to his
usual large purchases intended for the
holidays, he gave an order for a sample
piano, built according to his own musical
ideas. The manufacturer in shipping it
wrote a letter, of which the following is
an extract: ''TO the completion Of this
piano l have taken the greatest care and
s)licitude, and to the external appoint
ments l have followed exactly your
wishes. The instrument will, without
doubt, meet with your entire satisfac-
tion." The instrument arrived, and has
created a genuine sensation among all
who have seen and heard its tone. 1t is
the only one OF the kind ever seen in Sa-
vannan. The instrument is encased in
the most finished Italian walnut. The
front and top are embellished with ar
tistic hand carving, called in German,
"Bttdhduerei." The tone is rich, power
full, and of splendid singing quality, a
regular "'cdRtaRte sustenutO.7 Upon it's
arrival, and after due examination, Mr..
Schreiner cabled at once for more. We
congratulate him on the success of his
1mpOrtations, and would advise all lovers
of art and music to eXaminethis splendid
specimen in the manufacture of pianos.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
The FemaIe RalI Tossers.

Savannah will be treated to a base bail
novelty on tomorrow and Tuesday. The
Blonde and Brunette Female Base Ball
Club will play a picked nine, selected
from local clubs. at the park. The femi-
nine ball tOssers were organized in Phila-
deIpbia late in the season, and
have been making a successful tour. In
many instances they have succeeded in
defeating the mines put out against them
By heavy scores. T1eir pitcher succeeds
in puzziing many Of the country players.
At Charleston yesterday.the nine played
against a picked nine. The game was
witnessed by 1900 people, 1000 from the
inside. and 200 from the outside. The
game. after a close contest, resulted in
the defeat Of the girls by a score of IL to
I6. Both mines had "a put out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
TINEERING WITH THE GAS.
Young AndersdE's Narrow Escape From
Asphs xiation.

Washington Anderson. the young mar
who nearly lost his lite by asphyxiation
from Illuminating gas, which he had al
lowed to escape into his room at Mrs.
Elkins' boarding house on State street
Friday night, is now out of danger, c!=
though his condition continued critical
until an early hour yesterday morning.
Anderson was suffering, when he came
to Savannah. from Intermittent fever.
When he returned to consciousness yes
terday morning, he could not be
made to believe that he had had
such a narrow escape until he was shown
a copy of the MORNING News containing
the account of the affair. He says that he
did not blow cut the gas, but turned 1t of
and then turned the stOpcOck back again,
leaving the burner open. He did this be-
cause he thought it was necessary in or
der to light the gas the next morning,
and was ignorant Of the danger he ran in
ca 6OiOu-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
Corset nenartment.

Our business of late has assumed enor-
nous proportions in this branch, and in
order that we will have ample room to
display our large stock, we have removed
corset department to the balcony.
we shall offer special bargains in this
line. and feel assured that ladies will ap-
preciate the low prices at which we shall
sell our corsets. We respectfully invite
the ladies to inspect u stock, feeling as
sured that for quality and low prices we
are unequalled. For prices, etc., see our
advertisement in another column.
A. r. ALTMAYER d Co..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23


of one.half the purchase money to every
twentieth customer is offered by the sd
m0us'' New York Clothing House. A rec
ord is kept of every sale from So to $50,
and every twentieth purchaser is to re-
ceive the prize as above. The only secret
of our plan is that are haze too many goods
for these hard times, and make this spe-
ciaI offer OF a prize as an extra induce
ment to buy your clothing from the "Fd-
mous.o We have the finest and largest
stock of clothing in Savannah, and you
cannot beat our prices if you go from here
to Jerusalem. Take advantage ofthis hbe-
raj offer. you may be the twentieth custo-
mer and buy $50 worth and receive $15 as
a prize. Your chance for a prize is a
thousand times greater than in any lotte'
~ without costing o n cent extra,
sfFGmOuS" New York Clothing House, LAC
Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23

Contents: Dublin City, The Knight of
the Black Forest, Poets Advent, Hunting
the Rocky Mountain Goat, American
Painters in Pastel, The Poet Heine, VIM
ter, Winter Neighbors, The New Astrono-
my, The Rise of Silas Lapham, Principles
and Practice of House Drainage, Inc
Dream of Dreams, Adventure of Tackle
berg Finn, Recollections Of a Prlyate,
Capture of Fort DonelsOn, Topics OF the
Times, Open Letters, Bric-a-Brae. Price
50 cents. For sale at EstilPs News De
Dot, Is Bull street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
THE WELL.
sinking the Pipe with a Pile Driver an
Inch at a Time.

Inch at a Time.
Work on the artesian weilwas resumed
yesterday, the pile driver, OF which men,
ton was made in the MORNING News
Yesterday, having beez completed and
placed in position about 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon. The weight which is used
for sinking the pipe is a wooden
block about ten inches square and
six feet in length. This is repeatedly
raised by means of a rope operated by
or pulley 10 an elevation Of about ten feet
above the head of the pipe and then al
lowed TO fall. At every blow after the
machine was put in operation the pipe
was driven about half an inch, and as the
blows were repeated every minute and a
half. the reader can form a very good idea
Of the time it will take for the lower
point Of the pipe to pass from the present
depth-11 feet-tO that of $50 or more.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
Obitmaru.

WARING.-Died, in Savannah on the even
ing of Nov. 8, at the residence of her father,
DIR. James J. Waring. HELEN WAXING, in the
22d year of her age.
Possessing a nature too delicate and sensi-
tive for the rude and c|hangeful blasts of this
Softly His messenger bore her gentle spirit to
His loving aIms-tO dwell in those bright
mansions above. where a Fathers presence
gives life and light and joy J~OreCerHl0Te. On
~ gone a little while before, bereaved sorrow
ing ones, who loved her so well and miss her
so sadly-and whittier she mas gone We know,
and the way ye know.
\ LOVING FRIEND.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
In Conversation with Messrs. Logan q

In conversation with Messrs. Logan II
Calder, the enterprising butchers, stalls
81 and 6S Market, Mr.. Logan informed us
that they had just completed arrange
ments, at great expense, of receiving
twice each week fresh Baltimore Beet
and Mutton, Baltimore COrned Beef, fresh
Mackerel, Tennessee Beef and Spring
Lamb. These young men propose to leave
no stone unturned to please our citizens,
and it viii pay you to give them a eau.
eyening,-Adu,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
PHYSICIANS IN COUNCIL.
Organizing for the International Medi-
cal Congress in 1887.

Organizing for the International Medi-
cal Congress in 1887.
The committee Of physicians, charged
with the organization OF the international
Medical Congress to be held in Washing
ton in 1887, will meet in that city on
Thursday. The committee is composed of
twenty-five of the leading physicians OF
his country, among which are Drs.
George C.. Shattuck and Jas. r. Chadwick,
of Boston; Austin Flint, Sr., L. A. Sayre,
A. jacob, of New York; 7. f. Rochester,
of Buffalo; /. Minis Hayes, S. Weir
Mitchell, j. NJ. DaCOsta, of Philadelphia;
Christopher Johnson, w. c. Won Bibber,
of BaItimore; S. c. Busy, of Washing
tom; r. A. Kinbach, of CharlestOn; L. g.
Richardson, of New Orleans; W. w.
Dawson, OF Cincinnati: d. W. YOudell,
of Louisville; n. 5. Davis, HOsmer A.
Johnson, of Chicago; George j.
Englemann, Of st. Louis; L. G. Love,
of San Francisco; John 5. Billings,
United States Army; j.. NJ. Browne,
United States Navy; R. P. Howard of
Montreal; H. Campbell Of Augusta, aud
j. G. Thomas of this city. DR.. Campbell
was an active member of the Georgia
State Board of Health during its exist
ence. and is now President Of the Ameri-
a Medical Association.
DR.. Thomas Will be present at the meet
ing of the committee when the work of the
congress will be formulated and the date
of its converting will probably be deter
mined. The body is composed OF leading
m 9dical men from America and the old
world. 1t is probable that the approach
ing congress will number upwards of a
thousand delegates. The last congress
was held in Copenhagen in August and
adjourned to meet in Washington in 1881.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
Weather Indicauons,

In the South Atlantic States to-day:
Partly cloudy weather and rain, east TO
south winds, slight rise in temperature,
and lower barometer.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1:41 O'Clock P. In. yesterday augusta
time) was 8 feet 8 inches-a fall Of
inches during the preceding "a hours.
Comparative statement Of temperature
a. Savannah Nov. -, 1883 and 1884:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23

An Opportunity for a Practical News
paper Man.
Thirty-fye hundred dollars will buy the
whole, or $500 one half interest in a
printing outfit and business, located in a
good town of 5000 population-county
site of one of the richest counties in the
State of Georgia. Outfit is one of the
completest in the State, together with a
first-class job office. Paper official organ
of the county, with a good subscription
list, and good advertising patronage. Only
reason for selling is that the pTOprietOr's
other business demands his entire atten-
ton. Address BUSINESS,
Care Telegraph and Messenger, Macon,
Ga,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
Local Personal.

Hon. Robert Falligant returned from
Atlanta yesterday, II will spend sun
day in the city.
Hon. Aleck BOarman, Judge Of the
UIit i states District Court, arrived ye~.
terdav afternoon from Shreveport and is
registered at the ScreYen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL GAS LIGHT CO.,)
lis Bryan street.
SAVANNAH, GA, Nov. l, lSS4.)
On and after this date the price OF gas sup
piled by this company will be ONE DOLLAR
PR THOUSAND FEET, to meet the cut
made by the Savannah Gas Light Company.
As this is a fight to drive out competition, and
in view of the great advantages now secured
gas consumers Of the city through the estab-
ishment of this company, prompt payment
of bills will be expected in all cases.
AS heretofore we shall continue supplying
GAS COOKING STOVES AT COST. Having
introduced these stoves in savannah, a l1Oe-
raj patronage is solicited. a regular pres
sure is Kept on the mains of this company at
all hours. \. +.
Secretary Mutual Gas Light Company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
rnnsr 70 Ner Adrertissments.

~ ~
For Receiver-TheO. u. Master.
Specisl nOtice-JOhn I. Robertson.
Velvets at PlatsRek's.
Shoes az AltmaYers.
CIothing-Chas. Logan x Co.
Strassmere, new story in News.
Ruby's Royal Gliding
Albums. etc.-Davis Bros.
Granite irOnware-Jas. :. Silva
James p. Field, artist.
Price Of photographs reduced.
Gas and steam filters wanted.
Situation wanted a. drummer.
Salesman wanted.
Good dressmakers wanted.
White nurse wanted
New goods at Mathews Bros
$4,000. certified cOunt-M. j. Doyle.
The Irish World free till Jan. l.
Barber wanted.
Rooms for rent.
Old sashes for sale.
Desirable brick residence for sale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
1Marrtanra.

SMITH-MCCALL.-Married, on Sunday,
Nov. 9. by the Rev. G. W. Matthews, FRANCIS
j. SMITH and Miss SUSIE H. MCCALL, both of
this city.
at the
Cathedral, by Rev. Father Mccarthy, JOHN
X. EVERETT, of Wilmington, n. c., and Miss
MAMIE, only daughter of Mr.. Barnard Mona
han, of Savannah, Ca. No cards.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
Death Of Prominent Colored Preacher.

Death Of "A Prominent COlOred Preacher.
Rev. George II. Gibbons, for the past
six years pastor of the First African
BAPTIST Church, died at his home, in the
rear of the old Telfair mansion, yesterday
morning aged s. years. He was the most
prominent colored preacher and one of
the most prominent and highly respected
colored men in the city. He was born
IN South Carolina, but came to Sa-
yannah at an early age. de was reared
in the Telfair family and was one Of their
most valued servants. He became butler
and afterwards was a faithful body SER
want Of the family, with whom he travelled
extensively. He studied for the ministry
in Savannah and became the pastor OF
Bethlehem Baptist Church. In 1878 he
became pastor of the First Churcn and
was greatly beloved by his congregation:
He was taken sick the first Monday Of
last July and went away for the
benefit of his health. He returned four
weeks ago and has since preached three
times. His wife survives him. The fu-
neral will take place to-day at IL O'Clock
at the church. Rev. Alexander Harris
will conduct the services n Rev. Alex
ander Ellis and others will assist him.
Last night the congregation crowded
the church. The remains had been taken
there from the house, and lay in state in
front of the pulpit which he had so ac-
ceptably filed. The interior of the
church was draped in heavy mourning,
and the pulpit was covered with black.
Appropriate designs and notices were
hung on either side. The congregation
renamed in the church during the night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
NoRwOOD's VOTE.

Official Return of the First Congress
sionaI District.
The following is the official return Of
the Congressional vote in the First dis
trict on fle in the office of the Secretary
of State: