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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
THE TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
Manager Griffith Retires and is Sue
ceeded by Mr.. Henry j. VaIIeau.

Manager Griffith Retires and is Sue
ceeded by MIR. Henry j. VaIleau.
A notice in another column announces
that Mr. Henry Griffith, the Manager Of
the Telephone Exchange, has retired, and
has been succeeded by Mr.. Henry j. Val
leau. Mr.. Griffith will leave for his
former home, Baltimore, in a few weeks.
He came to Savannah eleven years ago
as Manager of the Western Union office,
and had charge until he was made Man
ager of the Telephone Exchange. He is
a thorough business man. quiet, correct
and energetic, and has many friends in
this city who will regret he is about leav-
ing Savannah, and who will wish him
success wherever his future lot in life
may be cast.
Mr.. Valleau, his successor, is a native
of Savannah, and has been identified with
the telegraphic service from his bOyhood.
He had charge of the Tybee telegraph sta
ton for a number of years. About year
ago he left that position, since which time
he has been thrice promoted-frst to the
Jacksonville Telephone Exchange, then to
the Augusta Exchange, and now to the
Savannah Telephone Exchange. Mr.. Val
leau's rapid promotion is quite cOmpli-
mentary to him, and is gratifying to his
numerous friends in this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
BreVities.

The anniversary Of the Independent
Presbyterian Church Sunday School will
be celebrated tonight.
The dredge TOmOchichi has had her old
boilers taken out and new boilers put in.
The company now awaits another apprO-
priation for ROmney Marsh or any other
route that Will give them work.
The steam yacht Brunette took a small
party of ladies and gentlemen down to
Tybee Friday afternoon. They We're ac-
cOmpanied bv an artist and had several
pictures taken at different points of the
island.
The steamer Pioneer, Capt. Buckner,
arrived yesterday from Bluffton, 5. c.
This trip inaugTates the route between
that landing and Savannah, and it is said
that the Pioneer will be retained perma-
nently.
Among those who have rendered eff
cient service to the Guards during the
progress Of the fair is Mr.. Leonard Lipp-
man, stenOgrapher of the General Fair
Committee. MIR. Lippman's services have
been gratuitous, and have been ap-
preciated.
The schooner Amy Cullen arrived in
port yesterday from Cape Fear river.
She is bound to Port au-Prince with a
cargo of lumber, but, being too heavily
laden, she put in here for the purpose of
discharging her deck load, which will be
disposed of by the Captain.
There are ''lame ducks" and dead
ducks" but there are few two-headed and
four fOur-legged ducks. Gardner, the
fruit man on Bull street, has one Of the
latter kind. He keeps it in a bottle, not
because he is afraid it will run away, but
because it is dead. 1t is a curiosity.
Coroner Sheftall held an inquest yester-
day over the remains of a negro named
Aleck CASTOR, working in a blacksmith
shop on Randolph street, who had died at
his home, corner of Randolph and BrOugh-
ton streets. After an examination the
jury rendered a verdict Of death from dis
ease.
Last night between . and 6 O'Clock, at
the corner of BroughtOn and Montgomery
streets, a small negro boy, carrying a
basket of clothes on his head, was knock
ed down by a passing dray and two of his
fingers were broken. The negro jehu,
when demonstrated with by a white man
for his reckless driving, retOrted that the
victim was one of his own color, and he
didn't care, and continued his drive as if
nothing had happened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
A Convict Guard Dangerously Wounded
by the Discharge of His Gun.

Convict Guard Dangerously Wounded
by the Discharge of His Gun.
Mr.. Jacob Klein, a convict guard on
duty at Cuyler swamp, was brought to
Savannah and carried to the City Hos
pital badly wounded by the accidental
discharge of gun, emptying a load of
buckshot into his left side. Yesterday
afternoon, armed with his gun, Mr.. Klein
was at his post, standing guard. He at
tempted to step over log and in some
way either the lock or the trigger caught
on the log and discharged the gum AL
most the entire load entered his body in
the left side, just above the hip, and
ranged upward, coming out just under the
left arm. When he was brought
to the hospital he was in too
precarious condition to allow a
surgical examination of the wound;
and hence the extent of his injuries was
not determined, although it was feared
that the left lung had been pierced
When a MORNING NEWS reporter visit
ed the sufferer last night he was resting
quietly under anodynes, and his condition
was satisfactory TO the attending ply
stefan, DR.. Charlton.
The wounded man is very well known
in the community. He was formerly a
butcher, and kept a stall in the Market.
He is about twenty years of age.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
The Snnerior Court

In the Superior Court, after the presen-
taton of the memorial in respect to the
memory Of Mr.. L. II. de Montmollin, the
following business was transacted:
Henry SmallwOOd VS.. the Central Rail.
road and Banking Company of Georgia.
Motion for new trial by defendant. Argu-
ment heard from counsel on both sides.
ard the decision Of the court served for
future delivery.
Russell johnson ct al, complainants.
and the Charleston and Savannah Rail.
way Company, defendant. In equity.
Motion for a new trial by defendant and
same proceedings as in former case.
Hymes Bros. & Co. VS.. the Liverpool
and London and Globe Insurance Com
pany. Judgment of court rendered award
ing to the auditor in the case the sum OF
$l75 as full compensation for his services
in the case-$50 to be paid by the plain
tiff and 1925 by the defendant.
In re the application for the incorpOra-
ton of the Manhattan Land and Manu-
featuring Company. Order of incorpora-
tiOn granted as prayed for.
James j. Farrell, a subject of the Queen
of Great Britain and Ireland, was made a
citizen of the United States.
Court adjourned until Saturday, the
10th, when it will then adjourn for the
tarm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
TO JACKSONVILLE, Fla,
SATURDAY, MAY II, 1884.
The Place to give PicnicS, Excursions
and Fishing Parties.

THE Coast Line Railroad will have the rail-
Il road 70 the Park put in thorough order
for the accommodation of the public. The
Park has the finest Dancing Pavilion in this
part of the country, Shooting Ranges, Boats.
Bowling Alleys, Bath House and splendid
Parlors for reception Of ladies, and being pri-
vate grounds is the best place South for a Pic
mic. Applications for Park can be made to II.
kolshorn, President S. S. G., or to Geo. Meyer,
IA Bay street.
Regular schedule Coast Line Road as follows:
Week days-Leave city 800 P. NJ; leave
Park 40, 700.
sundaY-Leaye city 11:4O, 2:2O, 300, 3:4o,
400, 200, 40 20, 200.
Sunday-LeaYe Park 300, $40. APO 500,
$40. 6:2O 200.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
FELLED BY A FLATIRON.
A Negroes Skull Broken by a Smoothing
Iron in the Hands of his Wife.


Iron in the Hands of his Wife.
About 10 o'clock last night a negro Civ
ing his name as Alex. Robertson, living on
Harrison and Poplar streets, applied
to Coroner Sheftall for treatment
of dangerous wound in his
head from which the blood was
streaming over his clothing. The Coroner
at a glance saw that the man was in need
of immediate attention, and after an eX-
animation found that his forehead was
cut open, the veins having been severed
and the skull probably fractured.
He was faint was from the loss
of blood and the wound was dressed with
considerable difficulty. He was brought
to the COroner's office by two cOlored
women, who claimed to know nothing OF
how he received his injuries. Upon ques-
toned Robertson at first refused to disclose
anything about himself, but finally SAID
that he left his home about s O'Clock with
some money, which he was going to give
to his cousin to take to his father, who
lives across the river. After reaching
his Cousins house his wife, who. he said
had followed him, raped on the
door and called for him to
come outside. He did not go, and
smoothing iron struck him a blow on the
head, knocking him senseless to the floor,
where he lay bleeding for some time and
was picked up for dead. His wife re-
fused to allow any one near him, and I'M
til others interfered he lay, gradually
bleeding to death.
After his wound had been dressed he
was removed to his home by the women
who accompanied him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04

NOtice-Te,ephOne subscribers.
Buggies at E. Purse Tebeau's.
Rat traps, etc, at Ten Cent Store.
Toilet sets, etc, at J. A. Douglass & Co.'s.
Dry goods, ETC., at B. F. McKenna & Co.'s.
Furnished or unfinished rooms for rent.
Whole or part Of furnished house for rent.
Music scholars wanted.
Large furnished front room to rent
Seal color rOund-hOrned COW lost.
Grand moonlight concert.
Woman to cook, wash and iron wanted.
Good cook and washer wanted.
Gentleman desires board and lodging.
Ladies and gentlemen wanted.
Agents wanted in Savannah and 10 travel.
Place to give picnics-SchuetZen Park.
Position wanted by a white girl as nurse.
Housekeeping goods at l. Dasher Il Co.'s.
Woman to do house work wanted.
Clothing, etc, at Chas. Logan Il Co.'s.
Rooms or part Of house to rent.
COmpetent washeTwOman wanted.
Dry goods. etc, AT Daniel HOgan's.
Bradfeld's Female Regulator.
Unfurnished rooms to rent.
Seven room house to rent.
Open phaetOn at auction.
NOtIce-W. J. Lindsay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
The Probable Ocean Yacht Race.

The recent challenge of the Charleston
pilot boat Francis Elizabeth to the pilot
boat Neca, of this city, has excited con-
siderable interest among pilots and lovers
of ocean racing, as well as the citizens
generally. 1t is the unanimous verdict
that it should be accepted, and it is very
probable that it viii be. 1t is
understood that friends of the Neca
are working to that end. but
nothing can be definitely settled as yet.
At present the Neca is at sea cruising,
and will be in port in few days, when
the matter will be given attention.
Already some enthusiastic friends of the
now famous craft are arranging wagers
on the result.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
The Moonlight Concert.

Lovers of good music and a pleasant
evening on the Salts will be grati6ed on
Tuesday evening by attending the concert
given by the Ludden & Bates Silver
Tone Band at Montgomery. A glance
at the names of the gentlemen having the
affair in charge is a guarantee that every
thing Will be conducted in a proper man.
ner. and no Objectionable characters will
be given an opportunity to mar the pleas
ures of the occasion. The lady friends of
the band have given their hearty coop
Grafton and will be present in force.
The programme, as selected, will APP
pear in Tuesdays MORNING NEWS and
is composed of concert and military Sc
lections, together with few waltzes and
polkas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04

In consequence of the general stagna-
ton in business the jewelry trade has to
bear its share, and many importers and
manufacturers have been trying to realize
on the stock to meet their payments,
have been able to secure several lots of
Ladies' and Gents Watches and various
assorted lots of Jewelry at a considerable
reduction from usual prices. Yet, to car
ry this additional stock is not profitable
at all. The only way to make anything
of these purchases, is if 1 can again I'M
load, hence / will offer genuine bargains
in these goods. l intend to sell them at
manufacturers and importers actual
cost, which will leave me fair margin
and afford my patrons unusual chances
to secure excellent goods at low prices.
NJ. STERNBERG,
ADJ. "a Barnard street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
The Guards Entertainment Tomorrow
Night


Additional attractions have been Sc
cured to the programme for the musical
entertainment to be given at the Theatre
tomorrow evening for the Savannah Vol
unteer Guards.
Mr.. Emile Newman will recite "The
Georgia Volunteer" by "Xariffa." Those
who have had the pleasure of hearing Mr..
Newman require no guarantee for an en-
joyable treat; those who have not heard
him may feel assured of an interesting
production.
Mr.. F. E. Rebarer has devoted consider
able time and has exercised great dis
erection in the selections; all arrange
ments have been perfected, and the enter
tertainment Will be one OF the best ever
produced by the local talent of Savannah
The following will be the programmes:
The Heavens are Telling. .............. Haydn
Mrs. lyman, Messrs. Ward, Harden and
Vieni al Milo sen. Willard
Madame Bouligny and Mr.. Otto Vogel.
Fantastic sur La SOnnambula, op. q. Leybach
Miss Emma Coburn.
Covien Partir, La.Figha del Regi-
MISS Berta Bracewen.
Messrs. Rebarer and Harden.
The Sea Hath Its Pearls ............ Pinsuti
Miss Bracewel, Miss Silva, Messrs. Re
barer and Banks.
RECITATION.
a Georgia Volunteer Mary Ashley Townsend
Mr.. Emile Newman.
Nalse .......-. -......... ........ Luigi VenZano
Madame Bouligny.
Aria and variations. .......... . Ferd David
Mr.. James Douglass.
Sleep, Sleep, Noble Child violin OBJ
Hgato) -.---..- ,.......-..............Ch ervbini
Mrs. j. W. lyman. Mrs. j. w. Reilly and
Miss Ida O'Byrne.
Mezza Notte (Martha) ............ Flotow
Mrs. lyman, Miss O'Byrne, Messrs. Ward
and Richards.
Night Shades. -...................... Rossini
Mrs. lyman, Miss Silva, Messrs. Rebarer
and Richards and chorus.
ConductOr-Mr NJ. d. Coburn
Accompanists-MissE Emma Coburn, Mrs. A
McNulty and Mrs. j. W. Reilly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
SprriaI Mntirrs.
SpeciaI Notice

/ desire to return thanks to liberal citi-
zens of Savannah for the kindness and ex-
tensive patronage of the past winter.
VIII spend the next winter in your midst,
and hope to be only better prepared to make
first class Portraits of your friends and fami-
lies.
will form a Glass in free hand Drawing
and Painting early in the fall, and will be
prepared to teach correctly how to draw from
life.
In my absence, any orders left with the
Savannah Art Company, A Bnll street, will
receive prompt attention. Respectfully,
JAS. p. FIELD. Artist.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
Stealing a sIOOp.

The Mercedes is a small sloOp plying
along the Georgia coast and is owned and
commanded by Capt. A. Beall. The craft
was cleared from this port on the 9th OF
April with a cargo of groceries and pro-
visions by Messrs. Graham Il Hu5bell.
When she reached Sunbury the Captain
went ashore to see Mr.. w. Parker and
Mr.. w. G. Jones, who had goods aboard,
intending to pull up the next
morning and discharge his freight.
He left the mate in charges negro
named Mitchell. The Captain remained
ashore during the night, and rose the
next morning to find his craft gone and
nothing to tell whittier. 1t is presumed
that the negro took flight with the Mer-
cides and cargo at high tide, which was
at 2 O'Clock. Capt. Beall and Mr.. Parker
returned to Savannah and notified the
custom house authorities, who haye
been telegraphing and using every means
to apprehend the bold thief, but nothing
has been heard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04

The Savannah Art Company call atten-
ton to their unsurpassed line of fine Gold
Leaf and Bronze Picture Frames, COM
prising the choicest new designs. Frames
made to order at short notice. Also, have
lust received a large invoice of artists
materials, which are sold at lowest prices.
A visit of inspection is cordially solicited.
THE SAVANNAH ART Co.,
ADJ. AZ Bull street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
BTRTED SIDE RY SIDE

The Funeral of Gen. John NJ. and Mai.
James W. Cuyler Yesterday-The In
terment in Laurel Grove.
The remains of Gen. John NJ. Cuyler,
and of Maj. James W. CuyIer, were in
tered at Laurel Grove Cemetery vester-
day, in the presence of the family connec-
tions, friends and acquaintance of the
deceased. The father and son departed
life at their home in Norris
town, y. j., the son, Mai. Cuyler, diving a
few weeks ago and his aged father, Gen.
Cuyler, on Monday of last week. 1t is
not known here of what disease the son
died, but age and a broken heart were
clearly the cause of the fathers demise.
Both were army officers of distinction.
Gen. John NJ. Cuyler was born and reared
3nSavannah. He entered the army and was
appointed Assistant Surgeon April l.
1884, and continued in the line of promo
ton until he was made breYet Brigadier
| General. He was made Captain Assist
| ant Surgeon February II, 1917, Major and
Surgeon February IS, 1S47, Lieutenant
| Colonel Medical Inspector June IL.
1862, brevet Colonel November %,
| 1864, and on March 10. 1865.
for faithful and meritoriOus service
| during the war he was given the rank of
Brevet rigadier-General. He was mus
/ ACANb Oub dts I4ltultudIl-AOu)uel MeUlcal
| Inspector October 81, 1860.
Gen. Cuyler was married in Savannah.
his wife being Miss Mary Wayne, daugh-
ter of the late Gen. Henry c. Wayne.
He was from an old Georgia family.
and still has many relatives in this COM
munity, among them the Gordons.
| Waynes, AndersOns, WilliamsOns and
DR.. J. NJ. johnson. He was an intimate
and constant companion of Gen. w. S.
| Hancock, in whose command he spent
the greater portion of his military life
| He was physically a vigorous man, but
since the death of his son, Mai. William
Clarendon Cuyler, also of the United States
army, in Savannah about ten years ago,
of yellow fever, he has been in declining
health.
Maj. James w. Cuyler was born in the
District OF Columbia, ard, after gradua.
ton at the West Point Military Academy.
was appointed First Lieutenant of Engi.
neers Jnne 10, 1864. He was made Brevet
Captain March 10, 1865, and in 1867 a
Captain of Engineers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
Abraham Burke Sentenced to One
Yearga mnrisnnmanf.

The first business transacted in the
United States Circuit Court yesterday was
the sentencing of prisoners. Abraham
Burke was sentenced to one years impris-
Onment; Wash Burns one year, and l.. b.
TOomer $25 and costs, and also that he re-
main in prison until it is paid.
A decree was rendered in favor of the
plaintiff in the case of B. j. Wilson VS..
James NJ. Minor. Also a decree favorable
to the plaintiff in the Ficklin VS.. Tarver
case. The money involved is $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
The Mutual Gas COMPANY

The new gas company appear to be Civ
ing general satisfaction. There is an i'm
preston that while the light is much
more brilliant than the gas usually used
the consumption will also be greater
This, it is stated by those who know, is
not the case. They say it will be just che
Opposite-the consumption Of gas will be
less. About $50 metres are in service and
the company is working as rapidly as
possible to furnish the light to all its 700
clients,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
TRUSTEES SALE.
Rv GEO. w LANAI Anctinneer

II not sold previously at private sale, will be
sold at the Court House, between the usual
hours of sale, on the SIXTH DAY OF MAY
NEXT, at auction,
''Saranac" Plantation. formerly called
"Cedar Grove" situated in Chatham county.
on the Little Ogeechee river. about miles
from the city of Savannah. By original sur
yey measuring 500 acres, but by last survey
$50 acres Of land, more or less.
[Signedl HORACE A. CRANE,
Substituted Trustee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04

In the South Atlantic States to-day:
Fair, followed by partly cloudy weather,
and in westerly portion local rains and
slightly warmer.
The height Of the river at Augusta at
I:41 O'Clock p. m. yesterday augusta
time) was feet inches-a fall of inches
in the nreceding u hours
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
The Work of the Mail Carr,ars

During the month Of April 279, 126 pieces
of mail matter were handled by the car
riers of the Savannah Post Office. The
report of Superintendent Coolidge shows
this amount Of matter to have beeu
handled, as follows:
Delivered - Registered letters, o75;
mail letters, 81, 707; mail postal cards,
81 $50; local letters, 1888; local postal
cards, 1885; newspapers, 46, 264.
COllected-Letters, IS, 948; postal cards,
OBI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
Luckv Number

1t has been the general experience that
the luckiest number at the Guards Fair
is 1853. The solution is simple-163 is the
number Of Appel Bros store on Congress
street, opposite the Market, where you
will find Spring Styles and Patterns of
Gents Clothing at low prices, we'll made
and made to stand.-Adv,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
Mr.. Case Purchases a Saratoga Hotel.

MI James NJ. Ease, proprietor or the
Pulaski House, has purchased the Co.
lumbar Hotel at Saratoga, n. Y. and
will open it for the reception of guests on
the 18th of June. Mr.. Case, during his
management of the Pulaski, has made it
one of the most popular hotels in the
South. He is a gentleman combining all
the qualities of successful caterer and
an equally successful business man. The
Columbian is one of the finest and best
established hotels in Saratoga, being
located directly opposite Congress
Spring Park, and having accommodations
for large number of guests. Its pur-
chase viii in no way affect the Pulaski,
which will remain under the same man.
agement as at present and during the
most of the year under the personal direc-
ton of Mr.. Case, who will be absent IN
Saratoga only from June until the middle
Of September.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04

Savannah Lodge No. 800, 1. o. of G. T.,
has elected tlte following officers for the
ensuing term:
W. c. T.-W. L. Jackson.
w. V. T.-Miss Leila Mallette.
r. S.-R. COakley.
F. S.-Dennis Nugent.
Treas.-Wilie McDonough.
w. CIV. r. Boone.
W. M. NJ. WelbOrn,
l. G.-Miss Eichard.
o. G.-ThOmas McDonOugh.
There will be public installation Of the
officers on Wednesday night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04

Population-Whites %, SS9; blacks, 1862:
total. 40, 49l.
Annual ratio per 1000 for week-whites.
IA blacks, 34.3. Annual ratio per 1000
whites for year 1852, 1872.
J. T. MCFARLAND. NJ. D.,
Health Officer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04
Charged with Violating the Revenue
Laws

During the present term Of the United
States Court a true bill was found by the
grand jury against W. W. Wilson, a mer
chant of WaycrOss, for retailing whisky
without license, and a bench warrant
was issued for his arrest and placed in the
hands of Deputy Marshal W. II. Useary
who returned with his prisoner last night
Mr.. Wilson promptly gave bond in the
sum of 5000 for his appearance at the No
vember term of the United States Circuit
~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-04

The projected city of Sheffield, Alaba-
ma, on the bluffs of the Tennessee river,
between Tuscumbia and Florence, is hay-
ing an additional boom. Besides the rail-
road now being built through the iron and
coal fields, connecting Sheffield and Bir-
mingham, a new railroad IS to be built by
English capitalists from Tuscaloosa to
Sheffield. Letters from every quarter are
received daily at the Atlanta office of the
Sheffield Land, Iron and Coal Company.
asking for maps and information, all of
which is furnished gTatuitOusly. The sale
of lots Will begin May 8, and ample pre-
paratiOn is being made to accommodate
the crowd who will attend. The railroads
are offering special rates.