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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
cELERRArING rHE NEW YEAR.
Breaking show Windows, Shooting Fire
Crackers and Sleeping in the Street.

Breaking show Windows, Shooting Fire
Crackers and Sleeping in the Street.
Last night about 1915 o'clock a loud
crash was heard on BrOughtOn street, be-
tween Bull and DraytOn, and a white
man, somewhat under the influence OF
liquor, was seen to run from the vicinity
Of T.. c. Martins shoe store on BrOughton
street. An examination of the store re-
VeaIed the fact that the show window on
the east side of the door had been broken,
making an aperture large enough to adj
nit the head and shoulders of man.
The suspected party was seen short
time previous to the occurrence on the
street in an intoxicated condition, and
il is supposed that he accidentally fell
against the glass. He had not been
arrested up TO midnight.
About the same time officer Roach
sounded a call whistle at the corner of
Barnard and Congress streets, where he
found a white man named Charles
Morris lying on the sidewalk in an in
tOxicatad condition. Officer Durham re-
spOnded TO the call, when Morris was
taken to the police barracks.
Among the arrests reported at the police
barracks last night were William Love,
Henry johnson and London Nichols, who
we're charged with having violated the
city ordinance prohibiting the shooting
of IRE crackers, Roman candles or other
fireworks within the city limits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany Tries an Experiment with Color
aIoaannnnrr

The Western Union Telegraph Com
psny Tries an Experiment with Color
ed Messengers.
The messenger service in the Western
Union telegraph Office is being recon-
structed by Manager Dillon with view
to securing a more efficient force and
more prompt delivery of messages. Dur
ing the past year Mr.. Dillon says that he
has had not less than $50 messenger boys
in his employ. The average number
required TO do the work is about 10,
although during the busiest months as
many as 20 haYe been employed. Out OF
the $50 only one has remained in the
service during the year. The average
time which it is possible to keep boy is
about one month. The work is arduOus,
the messengers being required to report
at Z O'Clock in the morning and remain on
duty until in the afternoon one day,
and the next day until 10 O'Clock at night.
The pay averages from SIS to $50 per
month according to the number of
messages delivered. The average age of
the boys in the service is not over IA years.
The character of the work and the failure
of the mes sengers to comprehend the re-
spOnsiDility resting upon them and the
cOmpany's inability to retain them any
length of time in the service are causes
which have rendered a change in the
manner Of delivering messages advisable.
The messenger force was yesterday
divided. The boys heretofore doing deliv-
cry work were made 'call bows" and
assigned the work of answering the call
boxes for messages to be sent to the
office, and a new force of messengers
was put on. The new force con-
sists of cOlored men. Although there
may be at first some dissatisfaction at
the change, Manager Dillon is convinced
that the service will be improved in a
degree that will justify the permanent
employment of cNlored messengers. The
new force consists of full-grown, intelli-
gent colored men, fully qualified for the
work. None of the former messengers
were discharged in the appointment OF
| the new force,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

Ticket No. 1.21S won the first prize and
ticket No. 1876 the second prize at Gut
mans holiday drawing.
Friendship Lodge No. "a, Imperial Order
F. :. OF l., VIII give its anniversary bal
~ Masonic Temple on Wednesday, Jan.
IS.
DIR. I. B. Chisholm has withdrawn as a
candidate for Coroner. Col. 4. ". Ander-
son has also withdrawn as a candidate
for Receiver of Tax Returns.
The WOrkman's and Traders Loan and
Building Association met last night and
made the following loans: 1000 at 50lI
per cent, 81, 900 at 80 per cent. and 81, 900
at 49S4 per cent.
The Superior Court will meet this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. The petit jury is ex-
pected to be present and Hon. Fleming
DuBignOn, the new Solicitor General for
this circuit, will assume the duties Of his
office.
The banks of the city have declared
their usual New Years dividends. The
Merchants National Bank has declared
a dividend Of 80 per cent, and the South
crn Bank of the State of Georgia a diYi-
dend Of per cent.
The United States man-ofwar Essex
arrived in New York on Monday, after a
cruise Of three years around the world,
having sailed a distance of 52,64S miles.
One OF the officers Of the Essex is a son of
capt. BAKER, commander of the revenue
cutter Boutwell,, on this station.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02


Capt. Luke Christie died at st. JOseph's
Infirmary yesterday morning OF
paralysis. The deceased was - years OF
age. He was a well-knOwn pilot and
steamboat Captain, and was Eoted for his
strict integrity and the fearless discharge
of every duty entrusted to him. Through
his long life he was highly respected by
all who knew him. Until late years he
was one Of the bestSknOwn men engaged
in the river business. About IA years
ago, while experimenting some work In
the river, he had his leg crushed
between two boats, and, though quite
aged. he swan ashore. His leg
was amputated, and the remainder OF his
life he was a cripple. As old as he was,
ne put on an artificial limb and managed
70 walk very well with it. He was ma
tive " New York, but came 70 Savannah
fifty 7ars or more ago. He leaves one
son, ". was notified of his fathers death
Yesterday, and Will arrive this morning
from New York. The only relatives OF
Capt. Christie in Savannah was his
step laughter, Mrs. Daniel Ii. Camp.
The funeral will take place at Laurel
Grove Cemetery at $3.50 O'Clock this after
noon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

Capt. Dan. Callahan, the veteran rail
road contractor, is on a visit to This CITY
and his old home. He is as voung in
spirits and as genial as ever. He has a
big railroad contract in Mexico. and is ON
his way North to perfect certain business
arrangements.
Gen. W. B. Hazen, Chief Of the Signal
Service, was in the city yesterday. The
General is somewhat identified with the
history Of Savannah. 1t was his division
Of Sherman's army that on Dee. Is, 1864.
a little over 20 years ago, captured Fort
McAllister, after a gallant resistance by
Mai. Geo. ". Anderson and his heroic
garrison Of $50 men. This was the ex.
IRENE left Of the Confederate lines, and
its capture opened the Ogeechee river and
connection with the Federal fleet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Too Many to the Acre.

Our crop OF Overcoats has been too
plentiful for this season, and as the
weather prophets predict mild weather
for next year-1SS5 and 'S6-we have
decided not to barn oar stock, but 10 put
them on the market, and sell them for
lCbdt they aCiU bring. Our Overcoats
must be sold. 1t is only question for you
If you will take advantage of our low
prices and supply yourself with an Over
coat, and save money. We will sell you
a good, strong SO Overcoat for So, $15
Overcoat for $12, and the finest $50 Over
coat in Savannah for $40. Boys Over
coats, from 4 to II years old, as low as
So. Youths Overcoats, from u to II years,
from IS up. We have plenty of fine Suits
on hand which we viii sell at greatly
reduced prices. Remember and buy OF
the Famous as we give prize of half
the purchase money to every twentieth
purchaser. sFdmOuS'' New York Cloth
ing House, 140 Congress street.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
a Notorious sneak Thief Captured.

Between and : O'CLOCK last night a
negro named John Page entered
the secondhand clothing store Of
Max Retsky, on st. Julian street,
above jefferson street, and lifted
a pair of shoes. A clerk, who OBJ
served the act, tried to intercept
the thief as he was making for the
door, but the negro turned on him and
dealt him a blow over the left eve, raising
a sort Of mansard roof over it. The negro
followed this up with another counter
on the jaw, sending the clerk into a shoe
box, and then started down st. Julian
street, but the cry ''stOp thief caused
the negro to be OveThauled by policeman
and he was carried to the barracks, where
he was recognized by Well-knOwn de-
tective, and also Justice Of the Peace,
as a notorious thief
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
CITY Registration Notice,

The books for the registration OF voters al
the election for Mayor and Aldermen, which
takes place on TUESDAY, Jan. 20. prox., will
be opened at the following named places on
MONDAY, Jan. 5, and remain open from
A. NJ. TO P. NJ. each day, except Sunday,
until and including SATURDAY, Jan. II,
1885:
First District-At Cox's stables, West Broad
near William street.
Second Distrlct-Premises on St. Julian
street, north side, one door east Of Mont
gomery street.
Third District-Ofice Of K. NJ. Demere, in
Commercial block, corner of Bay and Drayton
streets.
Fourth District-Premises on East Broad
street, east side, one door north of South
Broad street. By order Of
THE 4 GARD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

Division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hi
bernians, will meet tonight.
Laudrum Lodge No. IS, F. a. NJ, will
meet at Masonic Temple tonight.
Live Oak Lodge No. 8, 1. o. o. F., will
meet tonight and install its officers elected
for 1885.
The Irish National League Will meet
tonight at Catholic Library Hall and elect
officers for the ensuing year.
Pulaski Council No. 153, r. A., and
Jasper Council, II. c., will hold regular
meetings tonight.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the Reppard Iron Company will be held
on Monday. Six directors for 1885 viii be
elected
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
com MEArnER CoMING.
The Northwest Wave Moving Eastward
The signals Up.

The Northwest wave moving EASTWARD
The signals Up.
The cold way, (which has been apparent
in the Northwest for several days, is NOV
ing rapidly in this direction. There was
a decided change in the weather here last
night. The mercury dropped Is degrees
at the Signal Station between o'clock
Yesterday morning and II O'Clock last
night. At O'Clock Serg't Emery, at the
Signal Office, received the following dis
patch from the Chief Signal Office:
WASHINGTON, Jan. !, 1885.
Observer, Savannah:
Holt off-shore signals; much colder north
westerly winds. HAZEN.
At Cincinnati yesterday the mercury
was 9 degrees above zero. At Chicago it
was above. At St. Paul, Mimi, il was
Is degrees below, at Omaha IA below,
Duluth % below. and Bismarck "a below.
At st. Louis it was degrees above. At
Tybee the wind was blowing 20 miles an
hour from the northwest at S O'Clock last
night. The signals were up.
The indications for the South Atlantic
States to-day are clearing and much colder
weather, west to north winds, and rising
barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Local Horses Contest for Special Purses
A Good Attendance,

4 Good Attendance.
About five hundred people attended the
opening racing meeting OF the Gentle
mems Driving Park Association at
ThunderbOlt yesterday afternoon. The
track, which has been thoroughly re-
made. was in fine condition, and the Wis
itOrs were loud in their praise OF the way
in which the surroundings had been ar
ranged.
The races were exciting and were for
special purses. The judges were George
A. Hudson, Thomas West and John d.
Butler.
Tie first race was the sweepstakes for
Savannah horses, best three in five, in
harness. The summary is as follows:
Thomas Browns Charlie. --.-..-....l l Q l
Fred kOshOrn's Pet .-........-......O q
= j. TitcOmb's Aida i --.. ..-.-.----. Dis.
George f Matthews Dora --.---.--- DIS
Time, $40, 1913, 1920, 3:l7.
The race was very pretty one between
Pet and Charlie. Dora was distanced in
the first heat, and Aida T. in the fourth.
In the fourth heat it was neck and neck
between Pet and Charlie, and until the
finish it was not known which horse was
the winner.
The stallion race created much interest
and great deal OF money changed hands.
1t was a running race of half mile heats.
The entries were W. +. FennelPs Dan and
W. L. Burch's Jim. jim was an easy
winner, the time being, first neat 1 i16 and
second heat II.
All those present expressed their salts
faction at the fairness with which the
races had been conducted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
PARADE OF THE COLORED TROOPS
\ Creditable Turnout in Honor of the
Emancipation Proclamation.

4 Creditable Turnout in Honor of the
Emancipation Proclamation.
The anniversary of emancipation was
celebrated by the colored people yester-
day with great deal of enthusiasm. The
First battalion of the colored military, I'M
der command of Lieut.. Col. w. II. Wood
house, formed on South Broad street
shortly before II O'Clock a. m, with the
right resting on Habersham street,
and thence marched through
the principal streets of the city
to the Park Extension, where
the Georgia Artillery fired the national
salute shortly after II O'Clock. The bat
TALON during the firing of the salute was
temporarily dismissed, when the members
Of the respective commands mingled with
the colored spectators and exchanged
new years compliments. The line was
reformed shortly after ! O'Clock, when
the companies were drilled in the
eYOlutiOns and manual OF arms, after
which the battalion formed for dress pa
rade and were reviewed by Col. Wood
house. The military then countermarched
to South Broad street, where the Dattal-
ION was dismissed. The display was eX-
ceedngIy creditable to the soldiers and
their officers. Last hight the Chatham
Light Infantry gave ball in honor Of the
day at the new Chatham Hall, corner Of
GWinnett and Montgomery streets, and
the other companies gave cQllasions at
their respective Srm0FIes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
FnnrraI Enuitattnnn.

CHRISTIE.-The friends of the late Capt.
L. CHRISTIE are invited to attend his funeral
service at Laurel Grove Cemetery, 1t 80
O'Clock THIS AFTERNOON.
CLANCY.-The friends and acquaintance
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Clancy, are respectful
~ invited to attend the funeral of Mrs.
CLANCY, from their residence. % Margaret
street, on SATURDAY MORNING, at 10
O'Clock,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Notice to Tax Payers.
CITY TREASURER's OFFICE,

FFIOEs
SAVANNAH. GA, Jan. l, 1885,
The following Taxes are now due:
REAL ESTATE, fourth quarter, 1884.
STOCK IN TRADE, fourth quarter, 1884.
FURNITURE. ETC.. fourth quarter, 1884.
MONEY, DEBTS, etc, fourth quarter, 1884.
WATER RENTS, in advance, for months
ending June 80, 1884.
GROUND RENTS in arrears for two or
more quarters.
discount of 10 per cent. will be allowed
upon REAL ESTATE, STOCK IN TRADE,
FURNITURE. MONEY, ETC., and WATER
RENTS, If paid aotthin. fifteen days after Jan. l..
G, S. HARDEE,
City Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

The uniform scale Of prices, the elegance
of cuisine, the comfortable, oieanly and
home-Iike 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
it's numerous patrons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Special Notice.

CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, Dec. %, 1884.
Proposals will be received at the Office of
the Clerk of Council until - N. MONDAY,
Jan. 5, 1885, for lease of wharf property, at the
foot of AbercOrn street, belonging to the city.
Proposals must be accompanied with names
of securities-Iwo required.
The city reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
BY order of the Committee on Docks and
Wharves. FRANK Z. REBARER,
CIark Of COuncj
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Notice to Sewing Machine Companies
and Wholesale Dealers in Sewing
Machines.
STATE OF GEORGIA

JOhPTROLLEk GENEKAL7S OFFICE,
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 80, lSS4O
By section 9th of General Tax act OF 1884, it
is made my duty to collect a Specific Tax Of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS 5000 for the
year 1888, from each and every "Sewing Ma
chine Company selling or dealing IN Sewing
Machines, by itself or it's agents, in this state,
and all Wholesale Dealers in Sewing Machines
selling Sewing Machines manufactured by
companies that have not paid the tax herein
required to other wholesale or retail Dealers
This tax for the year 1885 will be due on the
first day of January, and must be paid to me.
VIM. /. WRIGHT,
troll
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
For Receiyer of Tax Returns,

To the Voters of Chatham County: 1 re-
spectfully announce myself as candidate for
the office of RECEIVER OF TAX RETURNS
at the election in JANUARY, and would
solicit your support.
CLEMENT 8 SATISFY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
RELICS OF 1912.
A Couple of WarDOgs Unearthed on the
Old Arsenal Site,

Old Arsenal Bite,
Yesterday morning, while the wOrkmen
were eXcavating on the site of the Savan-
nah Volunteer Guards arsenal, two
Founders were uncovered
that were imbedded under the southern
portion of the old building, near the York
street pavement. Mr.. Cornell, who is in
charge of the work, informed a NEWS
reporter that the guns were of lot of
about 10 in number which were used in
the war of 1912, and were owned by
the State of Georgia. All but these two
unearthed yesterday were removed from
the arsenal during the late war and
placed on the Notifications east Of the
city. When Gen. Sherman was approach
ing Savannah in December, 1864, these
guns were buried by the COntederates to
prevent theirIcapture. The muZZle dame
ter of the bore of the guns is five and a
half inches in the clear. The work of
fully uncOvering the old war dogs will be
completed to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
SprriaI Nnttrra,


Neither the Captain nor Consignees of the
British steamship Budapest" Carnochan,
Master. viii be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by the crew.
A. MINIS & SONS, Consignees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Election for Directors,

CENTRAL r. R. AND BANKING Co., OF GA.,l
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 8, 1884. I
An election for THIRTEEN DIRECTORS,
to manage the affairs Of this Company for the
ensuing year, will be held in the Banking
House, in Savannah, on MONDAY, the 5th
day Of JANUARY, 1885, between the hours OF
10 O'Clock A. M. and 2 O'Clock P. NJ.
Stockholders and their families will be
passed free over the Company's road, to at
tend the election, from the I'd to the 5th OF
JANUARY, and be passed free returning
from the 5th to the 9Th Of JANUARY, on
presentation Of their stock certificates to the
Conductors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
sHOorING FOR TURKEYS.

Expert Workmanship at the Schuetzen
Park by the Savannah Rifle AssOcia-
tiOn.
The members of the Savannah Rife As
sOciatiOn celebrated the advent Of the
New Yeal at the Schuetzen Park yester-
day with a rifle contest. FOrty-ive mem
bers were present. They were divided
into four classes, shooting off hand at a
target 200 yards distant. The shooting
began about y o'clock, and was witness
ed by Capt. Sheffield, Of the British army,
the only guest invited on the occasion,
and who commended the skill shown by
the contestants in the use of the rifle.
There were two prizes for the pest
marksmen in each of the first three
classes. and one for the winner in the
fourth class, the prizes being turkeys.
The following are the names OF the
successful contestants in the respective
classes, together with tAe scores made by
each out of a possible 80:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
SurrtaI nctirE8.
To the Voters Of the First District,
Georgia Militia.

The election will be held at the office of s..
Elsinser, on SATURDAY, Jan. 3, 1885, for
ONE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and TWO
CONSTABLES, for the First district, Geor-
sia Militia. S. ELSINGER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
For Receiver Of Tax Returns,

To the Voters of Chatham County: 1 am a
candidate for the Office of RECEIVER OF
TAX RETURNS at the election in January,
and respectfully ask your support.
A. A. SOLOMONS,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Election for Directors,

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. l3, 1884.
The annual election for Seven Directors of
this Bank will be held at the Banking House
on TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 1885, between the
hours of Il and O'Clock.
THOS. GADSDEN. Cashier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Election Of Directors.

AUGUSTA AND SAVANNAH RAILROAD.
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. %, 1854.
The annual election for Directors of the
Augusta and Savannah Railroad will be held
on MONDAY, Jan. 8, 1885, between the hours
of 10 and l O'Clock, at the Banking House of
Chas. II. Olmstead & Co.
W s LAWTON. President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
For Sheriff.

To the Voters of Chatham CountV: FELLOW
CITIzENs-Being thankful for your support
candidate Tor Reelection to the office OF
COUNTY SHERIFF., and do respectfully ask
your votes and influence on JAN. Z, 1885.
Your obedient servant.
JOHN T. ROMAN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Notice.

All bills against the Italian bark "Guisep-
pima Vincenjo," Scatlola Master, must be
presented at our office, in duplicate, by
o'clock P. N. THIS DAY, or payment will be
debarred.
NJ. S. COSULICH & CO., Agents.
IAN 9 1881.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

First Presbyterian Church. Monterey
square.-Preparatory services Friday
evening at 7:3O in the lecture room.
Services on Sabbath at IL a. m. and at
7.3O y. m, by the ReY.J. W. Rogan, Of
brownsville. Sabbath school at $3.50 P. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02

In the South Atlantic states to-day;
Clearing, much colder weather, west to
north winds, and rising barometer
Comparative statement OF temperature
at Savannah Jan. 1, 1884 and 1873:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
To the Public.

Having secured the services of Mr.. T. j..
MCELLINN, have annexed the Plumbing
and Gas Fitting to the Timing business, and am
prepared to execute orders in either branch
at moderate figures. Respectfully,
p. II. HERMAN,
President, between Whitaker and Barnard
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
For County Treasurer.

To the Voters of Chatham County: l am a
candidate for reelection to the Office of
TREASURER of CHATHAM COUNTY, and
respectfully ask your support at the ensuing
election, JAN. Z, 1885.
JOHN VILLA MSON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
For Tax Collector.

FeII0aO Citisens: / am candidate for re-
election to the Office of TAX COLLECTOR, at
the election to be held JAN. Z, 1885, and re-
spectfully solicit your support.
JAMES 7. MCGOWAN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Her stories Don,t Agree.

The young woman who was taken to
the Savannah Hospital on Wednesday
morning with a fractured thigh, yester-
day denied the story she told on her arri-
val there, and said that her name was not
Minnie Lee, but that she was Rosa Pey-
ton. She informed the hospital physician,
DIR. COlding, that she did not know the
name Of the house where she took the
leap from the window, but that it was not
from Mrs. CrOtty's, thus cOntradicting
herself in the statement she first made.
She has made several contradictory state
ments since her arrival at the hospital,
the object of which seems to be to con-
ceal her identity from the public.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-02
Dividend No. 36.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK OF SAv'H, !
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 81, 1884.
This Bank has declared dividend of
THREE AND A HALF PER CENT, pay
able on demand.
THOS. GADSDEN. Cashier.