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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
a YoUNG RAscAL,s woRK.

How Negro Lad Appropriated a
Drawer of Money at the Fire.
During the burning of the Coast Line
Railroad depot and car barns on Sunday
night Mr.. w. f. Alexander, Assistant
Superintendent Of the road, took from a
desk in the office a drawer, in which there
was a number of valuable papers and
about S27 in bills and silver, and placed it
in charge of a colOred boy named Proctor,
for him to guard for a few minutes until
Mr.. Alexander should be able to take
care of it himself. Soon after taking
the drawer Proctor was called away
and turned the property over to another
colored lad named Peter Coleman until
his return. As soon as Proctor was out
of sight Coleman appropriated the con-
tents of the drawer and lit out OF the To-
cality. Yesterday Mr.. Alexander APP
peared before Magistrate Waring Russell,
Jr., and a warrant was issued for Cole
mans arrest and placed in the
hands OF Constable "Joe" SIM
mons. After keeping a lookout
for his man. he was finally spotted in the
crowd around the swinging horses in Tel
fair Place dressed in a new suit of clothes,
and rugged out with the proceeds of his
haul. He was taken in tow by the officer,
but denied any knowledge of the theft,
and even that he was at the fire
or knew that there was one, claiming
that he bought his clothes with money
that he found in the street. His story was
not a plausible one, and he was commit
ted to Jail to await trial IN the City Court
to-day.
Coleman is well known to the officers.
He belonged formerly in Griffin, but has
been in Savannah for some time. lie was
employed for while at Paylo Pano's trulL
store, but lately has been habitue Of
Conner ShOn lane.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

Cbas. w. Payne, Erie, Pa, 4. 5. God
rev BRIDGEPORT. Conn.,, and G. Leve, of
ne arm III NIessrs. Leve & Alden, of New
York. are in the city and stopping at the
Pulaski House.
G.. 5. johnson, Macon, Ga; Z. D; era
ham bonneville. Ga; f. 2. Glenn, Wash
ingfon. d. G., and II. NJ. Robinson, New
Haven. Conn, are among the guests regis
tered Al the Marshall House last night.
Mr.. Orlando n. Dana, Whilom Savan-
nathan the Assistant Secretary Of the
state Agricultural Society, also paid the
N0RNTNG NEWS call. He IS member
N the weU-known house Off. W. Burke
8 Co Of Macon. He is the agricultural
editor OF the numerous publications OF
that house.
Col. e. C. Grier,o of Griswoldville, Secre-
tarv az the State Agricultural Society,
vas among the callers at the MORNING
NEWS ONCE yesterday. Though venerable
- wears. Col. q. is still very youthful in
snfrit. and in the festivities which are 70
~ presided over by Commodore Hone viii
~ tonnd near the head Of the procession.
II fhere Is anybody who will have an en-
serahle visit. the Secretary can be put
saven a. thar fortunate delegate. He Is
fhs life Of the state Agricultural society,
ana long may be remain SO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
THE FATAL BULLET.

a Negro Waiter on the steamer City of
Bridgeton Accidentally Shot through
the Head.
on Saturday night about O'Clock, as
the steamer City of Brdgeton was on her
way from this city bound for Fernandna,
going through Romney marsh, Colonel"
Warren, a negro waiter on the steamer,
accidentally shot himself through the
head the ball entering Just above the
right eve and passing through the brain,
and coming out at the back OF the
head. The steamer kept on her course, but
was unable to procure medical assist
ance for the unfortunate man at D0boy.
At Brunswick the hospital physician
was summoned and pronounced the
wound fatal. and the negro died about 10
o'clock sunday morning. The accident
occurred in the mess room in the presence
of Seymour Brown, chief cook, and
another colored boy, shortly after supper
had been served, under the following
circumstances, as related by Mr.. Davis,
the steward of the boat, to a
MORNING News reporter last night;
1t appears that Warren was IN
a playful mood, and was engaged in con-
verSation with the chief cook. remarking
that he had cot his ration of tobacco that
morning. The chief cook said he had re-
ceiyed his. and walked away. At that IN
slant he heard Warren cry out, ''Chief,"
followed by the report of a pistol. He
turned and saw Warren staggering
and blood issuing from wound
over his right eye, and the pis-
toll in his hand. The stewardess
Immediately ran upstairs and informed
Mr.. Davis. who went down below and
found Warren living on the floor, perfectly
conscious, and spoke to him. Warren re-
piled that he would never wait on him
any more: that he was going TO die. Mr..
Davis asked him how it happened, and he
replied that he had shot himself, and that
it was an accident. In playful fit he had
jerked the pistol out of his pocket,
and while fiourishing it about the
muzZle pointing upwards it went off, the
bail striking him in his head.
The steamer on her way back touched
at Brunswick at about O'Clock yesterday
morning, aud was detained about three
hours for the officers and witnesses of the
tragedy to make their affidavits in regard
to it before a Magistrate. She arrived at
her wharf last night about 80 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
RAILROAD RUMBLINGs.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence from Near
and Afar.

Work on the Athens and Western Rail-
road will be commenced in few days.
It will run from Athens to jug Tavern, a
distance of 10 miles. The grading will
cost s.. 600 mile. Nearly 100000 has
been subscribed.
The Swainsboro Itemizer says: Nv e
learn that Messrs. Jesse Thompson & Co.
are willing to guarantee the completion
ofthe railroad from Midwife to Swainsboro
within four months, provided the land
owners between Mr.. john Virgins and
our town will give them right of way"
Mr.. FL. 5. Morse, General Manager of
the Brunswick and Western Railroad, is
in town. Mr.. Morse is one Of the best
railroad men in the South. Mr.. o. ;. Ben
SON late OF this city. the General Freight
AGENT of the Brunswick and Western, is
also in the city. Mr.. B. is a successful
transportation manager, having had
long experience in this city and Norfolk.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
A Strange City

Is Savannah; antiquated in some things
and peculiarly original in others. Perhaps
in no other particular so unlike other
large cities as in the character of its
suburbs. The poorer classes of our COM
munity have manifested the sagacity
usually seen among the rich in other
places in the matter of appropriating the
suburbs. 1t is usually the case that men
of means, approaching the cheapness of
land and lower taxes or no taxes at all,
as in orr case) secure to themselves
spacious grounds and build expensive
residences. When the march of time fills
up the gap intervening between them and
the older part of the city. and their land
becomes very valuable, then they sell
and repeat the operation ITO ho Inns n Is re re-
The opportunity to do otherwise is gwen
in the beautiful tract of land now being
offered in lots by c. H. Dorsett.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

Finding it very inconvenien to quit
business here, we have concluded to con-
tinue, and, as of old, are determined to
give the people of Savannah and sur
rounding country, the most stylish and
fashionable Clothing at retail, and at the
very lowest prices.
We are now preparing to retit our store
for the retail business, and will keep one
of the largest and best selected stocks IN
our line to be found in this city. we IN
tend 10 compete for the trade of Savan-
nah and guarantee to sell our goods at
from 20 to 40 per cent. cheaper than they
can he had elsewhere. We are closing
out balance of our Winter Stock, regard
less of cost, to make room for Spring
Goods. /. L. Falk & Co., corners Whlta-
ker, Congress and st. Julian streets
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
COURT CALENDAR.
chatham superior Court.

This court met yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock, when the following mentioned
proceedings were had:
Martha Crosby vs.. John Crosby. d.
vorce. Order granted reinstating case on
the docket and reassigning the same lOr
trial on the 18th inst.
In re the incorporation OF Myrtle Lodge
Grand United Order of Odd FelloWs'
Order granted amending the orlglhal Pc
tition and the order of Incorporation
The following cases were assigned loI
argument on Thursday, Feb. IA, 1854
1898. Anna Mcclellan, complainant, ana
Harry Havm. executor Of the VIII o. T.
Huffman, ct al, defendants. Notion LOT m
junction to issue. j. r. Saussy Ior com Pi'iu
ant: ]. NJ. Guerard for defendants.
Louisa Alberta Wetter. by her next Irlehu,
complainant. and William Neyle Habersham
and William Hunter. defendants. In Equity.
r. X. Richards, r. E. Lester Tor comp
ant: Lawton & Cunningham for defendants
405, Francis e. Mirault vs.. krancls a. MI
rault. Motion for alimonv. K. X kicnaF9s
for plaintiff; Charlton & Maeka1 LOT delehu-
ant. Dto
1899. Henry Sulter vs.. Isaac ID. Lak0c9e,
trustee etc defendant. Equity. Chlsholni
4 Erwin for plaintiff; j Z. Sanssy for DEFEND
ant. ,... o,,l
Russell johnson ct al. compliments, anu
the Charleston and Savannah halWa{, 1S
PENDANTS Motion for new trlal. q n "a
Guerard for compliments; Chlshoih q Fl
win for defendants.
The court then adjourned until TINS
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Fancy Scarf and the Dude Bows,
in silk. Satin and Lawn, at LaFar' s.-Adr



Is the tale of large percentage OF SICK
people in the world; such large number
in fact. that is is hard to tell whether
there are not as many victims to this
mineral poisoning as to diseases OF the
blood and skin.
II took potash said one, '.and while it
partially dried up the eruption temper
arily, it came near drying up my vitality
for all time. 1t drove the disease in my
system, only to break out again ON some
other part of my body"
To such sufferers Swift's Specific Is the
remedy which is worth more than all the
world besides. 1t drives out the poison OF
blood faint, eliminates this mineral pol
son. and builds up the general health.
Be sure to get the genuine, and send fer
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases, free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY.
Drawer 3, Atlanta, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

Coroner Sheftall yesterday held an IN
quest over the remains Of Henry Low,
co!ored. who died at his home on Margaret
street. Yesterday morning at O'Clock. The
testimony of his wife went to show that
about the hour referred to the deceased was
taken with tit of coughing, when hem
orrhace followed. A physician was sum
monad. but before he arrived death ensued.
The iurv i'm their verdict attributed the
death OF Low to hemorrhage. The deceas-
"a was y years Of age, and leaves VIE
,-..r a1,sTV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Children's Hats and Polo Caps.
Selling cheap now, at LaFar's.-AdU.
a Cherokee Remedy.

What prominent druggist says: 7. F.
Fleming, of Augusta, Ca, writes :
''When / first heard of your Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Nullein' l
thought l would order dozen. In less
than a week / ordered d gross, and in less
than seven weeks, as your books Will
show. had ordered seven gross. / only
mention to you this fact to show how it
sells in this city. As a Cough remedy l
have never seen its equal. One bottle
sold makes customer of it, Taylor's
Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Null
Iein for sale by all leading druggists at 25c.
and S1.0O per bottle.
Manufactured by Walter A. Taylor,
Atlanta, Ca, proprietor Taylor's Premium
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

The street force under Mr.. Fitzgerald IS
engaged in paving Whitaker street south
Of Castor. Its to be regretted that there
are only 200 tons of stone on hand and
that She improvement Will only extend
about one block. 1t is to be hoped that
Mai. Hamlet, the Chairman of the Street
and Lane Committee, viii be able TO Sc
cure sufficient material during the year
to complete this much needed work 10
Anderson street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

By virtue of an order granted by the Honor.
able Court of Ordinary Of Chatham Countv
at the February term, 1884, we will sell. he
fore the Court, on TUESDAY, 4th March
1884, between the usual hours of sale. the
following described property belonging to
the estate of John L. Villal0nga, deceased
sold for distribution among the heirs OF said
estate:
Lot No. 80 Columbia ward. situated on the
northwest corner of South Broad and Price
streets, and the improvements thereon. the
on said lot on the streets being now
rented to Joseph COsman until first November
next ana those on the lane to other parties,
said Lot being subject to an annual ground
rent of so so, payable quarterly to the CITY Of
Savannah. The whole Of said premises brings
a monthly rental of $50, which go to the pur-
chaser from the first OF March.
Terms cash; purchasers paying for titles.
l.. ID. NILLALONGA.
Administrative
+. j. MCCALL.
a administration
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
GUARDIANS SALE.
Nv HENRY RLUN. Auefionear

Under and by virtue of an order from the
Honorable Court Of Ordinary, viii be sold
on TT EcDA4, March 4th next, at II O'Clock
A. NJ, in front of the Court House.
Lot Nos. 36 and 81 Elliott ward and i'm
pToyements thereon. latter cOnsistingof a don-
bic tenement frame building on each lot front
ing the lane. each Lot is 90 feet front on Bolton
street by los feet in depth to the lane They
are situated on south side Bolton street. next
north of corner of West Broad street
THOMAS GADSDEN
Guardian of property of g. c., c. w. and E
NJ. Howard, minor children Of J. T. Howard,
decreased
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

My professional services are respectfully
offered to the citizens of Savannah; Office los
South Broad street, one door from Drayton
street; Residence 10 Taylor street, immedi
ately in the rear of the Public school on
Barnard street. Calls left at my residence
or at my Office will receive prompt attention.
ResneetfulIv. r. b. HARRIS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
? HENRY BLUM. Auetioneer

Under and by virtue of an order from the
Honorable Court of Ordinary of Chatham
county, will be sold on TUESDAY, March
4th, at II O'Clock A. NJ. in front of the Court
House,
All that certain part or parcel of Lot No.
Two ~ Carpenters Row, described in a deed
from John T. Roman. Sheriff. 10 Rose Anna
Nolan as Lot No. One % Carpenters Row. as
per record of Chatham COUNTY Superior Court
Q's 1913, 294 said part or parcel Of said Lot
having a front of IS feet 81 inches on East
Broad street and a front Of AZ feet inches on
BroughtOn street, with all and singular the
improvements thereon. Brick stores and
dwellings abOye)
Terms cash. EDWARD ROE
Administrator estate of Richard f. Roe de-
ceaSpI.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Tht 4urning 9ews>
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY IL, 1854.



Merchants and Mechanics loan A 49,, L.
Meeting Of Workingmen's Assqclatloh'
Neeting If Ancient Landmark Lodge
Meeting Of Citizens Committee.
Ten Cent Store.
Notice.. Minis < sons
Notice to Irish societies;
Browns Bronchial TToches'
Aliens Brain Food.
Browns Iron Bitters.
Perry Davis Pain Killer. ,.-.-.-
9IcDonough & Ballantyne, machlnlsts'
Drawing of Louisiana Lottery
Tudden & Bates Music House.
Excursion to New Orleans. ...
DrN Geo. Il. Matthews, Veterinary docloI'
Molsssas-C. L. Gilbert x Co.
Crockery house of Jas. ;. silva
Statfonerv-Davis Bros.
Rooms for rent.
Fine piano for sale.
Gold baby pin lost.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
GUARDIANS SALE.
SY GEO. w. LAMAR. Auctioneer.

DY virtue Of an order of the Court OF Ordi-
- nary OF Richmond county, Ca, will be
sold in the city Of Savannah, on the premises
hereinafter described. during the legal hours
Of sale, on the FIRST Tt ESDAY IN MARCH
NEXT, all that lot or parcel of land in the city
of Savannah known on plan of said city as lot
number fifteen Washington ward.
Terms cash. or One-half cash and balance
in six months, with legal interest.
FRED. L. LOCKHART.
Guardian of Emma Harris.
WILLIAM d. SEYMOUR.
Guardian Of William X. Seymour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Notice.,

In obedience to a resolution by the Trustees
appointed for the Oglethorpe Barracks pro
perty. the undersigned respectfully calls the
attention of subscribers to the fact that he
has been elected Treasurer. and that the final
payment of S6l0 is called in from each OF the
subscribers payable on demand.
HENRY BLUM, Treasurer.
SAVANNAH, February 6, 1884.
Subscribers will please send in their checks
r4,,, Fl,a # rau
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
aGvice 10 nIntners.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children are
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suf-
ferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain, and
the little cherub awakes as bright as
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums, al
laws all pain, relieves wind, regulates
the bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhpa, whether arising from teeth
in. or other causes. - cents bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

The Spanish bark Paquete de NendreH
was cleared Yesterday for Palma de Ma
iorea with 4. 16s pieces sawn timber, meas
urius 204.091 feet; So pieces hewn timber,
measuring 5000 feet: sos barrels of rOsin.
weighing gt2.5.6 pounds. and lSS bales of
uDiaud cotton. weighing 80, 155 pounds,
tie whole being valued at Sl3, $50. Cargo
aud vessel cleared by Messrs. Hawkins X
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Canton Flannel Drawers and Under
Shirts.
A few left yet, at LaFar's.--Ad0.


'fAhe EamOuS
Has so badly damaged the high price
clothing system in Savannah and Charles
ton that we are far from being the best
beloved among our competitors. We are
only trying to please our patrons, and
they we know don't care how we get our
goods whether we pay for them or not)
as long as we save them three to i've
dollars on a suit; but our goods are PAID
for before they are offered for sale; that Is
one of the great secrets that we can aHord
IN sell as cbeap as we do. Another secret
of our success is that we manufacture
our own goods, and that we are satisfied
with a small profit; and now to dispose OF
the remainder of our winter stock, we
are selling at manufacturers cost. Call
and get the best of clothing cheaper tnan
ever and be happy, at the Famous New
York Clothing House, 140 Congress street.
-Adr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

Neither the Captain nor Consignees Of the
British steamship "Eglantine," Grimwade,
Master, will be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by the crew.
A. MINIS & SONS,
COnsignees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

The wonder of those who go to the Har-
nett House, in Savannah, is that so excel
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered to the public at such mimi
mum rates. Without exaggeratlon, the
table of the Harnett is as good as that OF
the Screven House, and the rates just one
half as large. Courteous treatment makes
up the sum gifts attractions. The pubic
largely testified their appreclatlon'-
Jacksonville Fla. Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Georgia Historical Society Its Forty
Fifth Anniversary.

The members of the Georgia Historical So
ciety will meet in the Business Room of
Hodgson Hall on TUESDAY, 18th inst, at p.
NJ, for the annual election Of officers and for
the transactions of other business. full at
tendance is requested.
At P. NJ. the Anniversary Address will
be delivered in the Library Room of HOdg-
son Hall by the Hon. p. W Meldrim. sub
ject: THE Frial of Charles Its Causes and
Consequences
The public are invited to attend. BY order
of the COMMITTEE.
SAVANNAH. Feb. 9, 1891.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

CITY SURVEYORS OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, Feb. ), 1881.
Proposals will be received at the Office OF
the Clerk of Council until y NJ. WEDNES-
DAY, 18th inst, for repainting the roof OF the
Market building in two coats.
Bidders will state name OF paint to be used.
The right to reject any or all bids reserved.
For further information apply to the under
signed. JOHN b. HOW AID,
CITY Surveyor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

The uniform scale of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, clearly and
bome-li5e appearance Of apartments, have
pIaced 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
itG numerous DatrOnS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12

At meeting held last evening by the
Mr.. II. Social Club the following officers
were elected:
Fresldent-H. j. McAleer.
Vica President-Frank Harris.
Treasurer-C. W. Stunt.
Secretarv-JOhn J. Blake,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
The Georgia Historical society-AnnuaI
Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Georgia His
torical Society Will be held this afternoon
at 4 O'Clock, when the election of officers
will take place and the usual business
viii be transacted.
At s O'Clock this evening the annlversa-
~ address viii be delivered by Hon. I.
". Meldrim. His subject Will be me
TriaI ~ Charles Its Causes and Con-
se0rlenres.r The subject is one Of great
interest. and. treated by Mr.. Meldrim, viii
be developed into an effort worthy Of the
occasion. The address will be delivered
In the library room Of Hodgson Han, and
An invitation is generally extended to the
public to be present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
The Board of Trade and the Railroad
Commission

The Board of Trade and the halii ga"
Commission
A letter was received Saturday after
noon by Superintendent Geo. p. Walker,
Of the Board Of Trade, from the Secretary
Of the Georgia Railroad Commission, re-
ouestfng that body to send delegates to
Atlanta to appear before the commission
t. discuss the petition asking the restora-
ton of local rates on the Central Railroad.
In accordance with this request meet
ing of the general directors of the Board
at Trade was held yesterday ana the
matter was discussed. After couple OF
bours il was found that the board would
be unable to send a delegation, as none OF
the members could spare the time to leave
the CITY. and as the request from the COM COM
mission came too late to afford ample time
for fpquiriug into the matter. Superinten-
laaf Walker was authorized to telegraph
fhp Secretary of the commission, asking
for more time. and urging delay Il pos
sible. and requesting reply liking some
future day when the committee could be
head.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Notice to Water Takers.

CITY TREASURER's OFFICE,(
SAVANNAH. GA, Feb II, 1884.
Parties in arrears for water rent, due Janu-
arv / 1884, are hereby notified that water
viii be shut OFF from their premises, without
further notice, unless the amount due is paid
by March l, 1884. ,,-
CITY Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Wanted.

Apollinaris Water Bottles pints, any guam
ity, delivered at either of my stores, corner
Waldburg and W est Broad streets and Stewart
and West Broad streets.
E / KIEFEER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-12
Weather Indications.

In the South Atlantic States TO-DAY :
Slightly warmer, fair weather, northeast
to southeast winds, and lower barometer
The height of the river at Augusta at
1:41 O'Clock p. m. yesterday CAugusta
timel was feet-a fall Of l foot ihehes
in the past "A hours.
Comparative statement of temperature
=. -.,.,.,,,nh Eahrnarr II. 1888 and 1884: