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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
CITY ANDSUBURBANNEWS
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEWALK.

GIeaninGs Here ana There by tho ''News"
Reporters Tuesdays Happenings In
the City and Suburbs-The Days
Events Put into Brief Paragraphs.
Capt. D. 6. Purse has chartered the
steamer st. Nicholas for a period Of four
months to run exclusively TO Tybee.
The Female Orphan Asylum will hold
its anniversary meeting this afternoon.
The annual oral examinations in the
public schools viii take place to-day be-
tween Q and o'clock.
A negro named Isaac Washington was
found i'm Coaklcy's wood yard last night
about II O'Clock under suspicious circum-
/ stances and was lodged in the police bar
racks.
Burke, the negro constable whose ar
rest on the charge Of incest was an
nouuced in the NEWS on Monday, denies
that the girl who caused his arrest is his
daughter
A negro named Gus Harvey was ar
rested yesterday afternoon for playing
base bah in the street. The police are
bound 10 break up the ball craze 50 far as
it is in violation Of the city ordinances.
IT Is reported that the machinery of the
Central cotton press (recently purchased
by the Central railroad from the Savan-
nah Cotton Association will be removed
a new press. The Central press is one Of
the finest ever built.
Right Rev. Bishop Beckwith win
oticiate at the services which will be
held at Christ church this afternoon at
1870 O'Clock, when confirmation and holy
communion will be administered. He
will also ohiciate at st. Stephens colored
church this evening at $3.50 O'Clock.
Messrs. Hoist ~ Co. cleared yesterday
the swedish bark Anna Maria for VOL
CAST, with 2Gi pieces OF hewn cypress. ash
and yellow pine timber, 2369jG
feet, valued at $2,S35. and ~ pieces yellow
pine deals and boards, measuring II, 1913
feet. valued at S2Sl. The whole valued
at $3.119.
The Chatham Artillery viii give its
annual May picnic at Montgomery on
Friday. The committee of arrangements
consists of Lieut. G. p. Walker, Q. NJ.
Sergt. f. +. Buckner. Privates A. &.
Harmon and r. f. Prendergast, honorary
member =. ID. Bertody and pay member
w. w Starr.
The negro JEFF Payne, who was shot in
the RObertsyille ARRAY in which his
brother was killed two weeks ago and
who was supposed to have been fatally
wounded. is pronounced out Of danger.
His attending physician, Or. b. f. Shelf
tan, has discontinued his visits, and the
man is expected to be out in a short time.
Considerable complaint is made by
pedestrians passing in the neighborhOOd
of South Broad and Abercorn streets, as
well as by residents, of the electric light
at that point, which seems to work very
badly. The foliage is now becoming very
thick, and the citizens say that it is bad
enough to be shut out OF light by it, much
worse to be deprived Of poor light even
at times.
Cadets ut the Oglethorpe barracks to-
night promises TO be one of the finest
exhibitions ever witnessed in the
city. The company VIII appear in its
new equipments. So much has been said
about the company and it's proficiency
that very little remains unsaid. Those
who attend can hardly fail to be pleased
with the display.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
hT THE THEATRE.
The Con cert To.Moero~ wight and
Ifs liam Opera Mex

The Cor cert T0.MOTroe- wight and
Ia liam Opera Mex
The event of the week Theatre
VIII be tie grand vocal and Instrumental
concert to- morrow night by the following
talent: Nus. W. f. Bassett, soprano;
Miss Nellie Cercopuly, mezzo soprano;
Miss Eva BlatsheE, Pianist; Mr.. IL. w.
Readick. te ~ Or; Mr.. f. NJ. Readick, basso;
Master EdCdG Conner, the child violin
isl: Prof. W. b. Atkinson, accOmpanst.
The program lnle viii include vocal quar-
tettes. trios. duets. solos, piano and violin
solos, and reflections by The LUdden a.
Bates silver tone band. Prof. Atkinson
has full chars z Of the musical part of the
entertainment. An elegant souvenir will
be given TO each lady who attends. The
programme will be so arranged that those
who attend win have ample time to at
tend the military ball afterwards. The
concert has been arranged with great
care. The best 10 usical talent Of the city
is on the prOgramA he, and those who at
tend are assured al evening of enjoyment.
The sale Of seats for the Milan Italian
opera cOmpany'S en-, eagement next week
viii begin at Davis + ros. tomorrow morn
ing. The price Of admission, with re-
served seat, for one night IS vi %. The
price for the four operas, with reserved
seat. is 81. Those who purchase "a ticket
for the entire engagement viii save 81
from the amount they would be compelled
to pay in purchasing tickets each night
for the four operas.
ON the opening night "Trovatore" viii |
be sung, followed by "Faust" ON Tuesday
night, ''Lucia'' on Wednesday might, and /.
closing with N Orma" on Thursd ay night. /
Miles Romeldi and Morse soprano and |
conralto; Sig. Nansani, baritone; Sig |
Fernando, bass, aud Sig. Montegrtto, /
tenor, are said to be artists Of rare cul- /
ture and fully equal to the most difficult /
phases Of grand opera. Mile. ltomeidi .
has high soprano voice, full Of natural .
melody ana cutiv ated in all the orna- .
hents of music. Her compass is pro- I
nounced by critics wonderful and her F.
phrasing, trillmg and delicate shading
are well nigh perfect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
THE MISSION 70 mExTCO.
Gen. jackson Has Not DeclineG-Pre
paratiOns for {Iis Departure.

Gen. jackson Has Not DeclineG-Pre-
parations for Iis Departure.
The announcement in the New York
Herdld that Gen. jackson had declined
the Mexican mission has created a good
deal of surprise, inasmuch as it was
generally known that ne had not contem-
plated any such move, and, on the con-
trary, was preparing to leave for Mexico
in a few days. Following the announce
ment Of the Generals declination the fol-
lowing Mexico dispatch, dated April 2G,
appears in the Herald Of Monday:
The announcement that Gen. Jackson, of
Georgia, declines to accept the mission to this
country creates surprise. The dee sion must
be sudden one, for communications re-
ceived here from Gen. Jackson had specified
May 10 as the time of his departure from the
United States. Mr.. Philip IL, Morgan. the
United states Minister for the last six years,
who was superseded by Gen. Jackson, re-
ceivcd his letters Of recall some time before,
but has not presented them to President
Diaz. Ii is understood at the Foreign Depart
ment that the delay is by request Of the State
Department at Washington, in order that
there may not be an interval during
which the United States should be without
diplomatic representation This. of course,
was very desirable in view Of the strained re-
latlOns between this country and Guatemala
and of the tendency of legislation in the
Mexican Congress touching the reciprocity
treaty. But the Mexican press had hidden
Mr.. Morgan gOod-by. The DidrjO OBicial. the
Monitor Repu52icdBO and the journals gener-
ally had published complimentary notices of
his service. accompanied with greetings to
Gen. jackson. and it was evident that any
long delay would involve much Inconvenience
to Alr. Morgan, all the preparations for his
departure with his estimable family having
been completed before the request to await
Gen. JacksOn's arrival.
The Herald, it seems, is attempting to
relieve Gen. Jackson of the mission with
out the fOrmality of a declinatiOn.
The NEWS is authorized to state that
Gen. jackson has not declined the mission
and does not contemplate such move. He
is arranging his business affairs in order
to be in Mexico, if possible, at the time
he had originally intended. He will pro-
badly leave Savannah tomorrow night
for Washington, where he will re-
ceive his commission and instructions
from the State Department, and will then
go to New York upon private business, re-
turning to Savannah next week. He will
leave at once, with Mrs. Jackson, for
Mexico, and expects to reach there not
later than May 20.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
MORE SANITARY pRAINAaIl.

Work Begun ON the Southwestern .Ow-
lands Contemplated Improvement Is.
Thirty convicts were put to work yes
terday on the lowlands southwest o the
city, opening up the right of way, as it
were, for the new drainage system. 1t is
proposed 10 cut ditch through from the
first culvert on the Ogeechee road tci the
swamp at the back water of MusgrOve
creek, and then to clear out and deepen the
latter to the river. This will give an out
let for the water in the swamps and low
lands in the immediate vicinity Of the
southwestern limits of the city. AS soon
as this work is completed and an outlet
provided for the additional water, the old
drainage canals viii be put in good order,
and others dug to take off all the water
from the swamps adjacent to the Ogeechee
road.
The cOnvicts employed on this work are
quartered in the county jail. Yesterday
on their return to the city the chain-gang
was followed through the streets by an
immense crowd of negroes and boys.
The old chain-gang win continue at
work on the Cuyler swamp system and
the new canal through the Placentia
tract. This force will also open and
widen the ditch extending through the
Norton place across the Waters road.
This will take the water OF the lowlands
along what is known rs the De Renne
lands, about a mile south OF the crossing
Of the savannah, Florida and Western
railway and the City and suburban
railway. The plan Of the work is first to
afford drainage to all the lowlands within
q radius OF about two % three miles Of
the city, and then extend the system until
| the entire county is provided with COM
| plete system of canals and bitches.
/ The city has agreed 20 pay for main
/ tanning the chain-gRng while employed on
/ the work. which was begun yesterday.
/ The cost Is about TO cents a day for each
/ convict and the pay Of the two guards
/ aud the OFCrseCr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
The snperior COURT.

at the meeting Of the Superior Court
Yesterday the case or a negro named Peter
Austin, charged with simple larceny, was
called for trial. The accused on July >,
1884, stole hog, valued at So, from Abram
Sheftall. The prisoner was found guilty
and sentenced to be imprisoned four
months on the chain-gang.
An action on account, in which Christie
pher Murphy was plaintiff against Mrs.
NJ. G. Cohen, eXecutrX, and o. Cohen,
defendants, was then called, and after a
jury was empaneled the further trial of
the case was postponed until this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.
The case of James O'Relly, charged
with the murder OF Emil Pnuger, was as
stoned to be tried a week from TOMORROW.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
SIR WALTER SCOTT.
Rev. Arthur MiIlard's Lecture at Trini-
ty Church Last Night.

Rev. Arthur Millard's Lecture at Trini-
ty Church Last Night.
An appreciative audience assembled at
Trinity Methodist church lecture room,
on President street, last night, the ocea-
sion being the lecture by Rev. Arthur
Willard on "Sir Walter Scott" The
reverend spea ker gave his auditors an
exceedingly instructive and a highly en-
PERTAINING acc0 unit of the earlier life OF
the great poet ard author, and traced his
literary career up to the moment when b c
was honored not only by the King, but be-
loved and admired by all who had read
the productions of his pen.
The audience was introduced to tn
palatial home of Scott at AbbOttsfOrI
and showed how lofty, honorable an I
true the great writer was even Whe a
financial disaster followed, but we
heroically faced and overcome. Th g
speaker drew a moral from the charact( II
and achievements OF Scott, to which e
requested the attention Of the young me ,,
as well as some Of the more age,t I,
some of whom are always IN
such a haste as to ha ve
no time for relaxation or amusement. ] lis
DESCRIPTION of Scott's latter days, VIII en-
ne cancelled a debt Of $780, 900 incurred by
the failure of his publishers, and wherl ne
finally returned to AbbottsfOrd, was
masterpiece in the way of
word painting which electrified the
audience. At the conclusion of the lee
ture Mr.. Willard was warmly cOngr1 tu-
lated, and it is probable that some ime
next week ne will be induced to delv er a
second lecture, when he may take a. his
subject "Mary Stuart"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
WORK OF r8E COURTS.
A Busy Day in the United States and
Superior Courts.


The first case called for trial in the
United States Circuit Court was that
against w. A. Edenfeid, charged with
retailing liquor without a license. The
case was dismissed by the court, the de-
PENDANT having paid the tax and the PEN
atty.
The action on a note brought by Joseph
Waxelbaum against W. II. Bamberg was
brought to a conclusion yesterday, the
plaintiff being awarded 81 judgment for
5000 principal. SAP interest, So protest
fees, and $54 20 as attorneys fees and
costs.
Mr.. Fred. 4. Lockhart, of Augusta, was
admitted to plead and practice in the
United States courts.
IN the United States District Court the
case Of Richard VIM agai nst the steam
tug Republic was decided, the libellant,
VIM. being awarded a decree in the sum
of Si97 "a. with interest iCom Feb, "A,
1888.
The next case called was t1at Of Romeo
Bosch y Alcina, owner Of the Spanish
bark Aurora, against the steamtug Re
public. The taking OF testimony was
commenced when recess WAS taken I'M
til this morning at 10 o'clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
There will be a seating capacity for all
at the Barracks to-night.-Ado.
Tie Chickering Piano Abroad.

CotO4ttkk
America has sent and is daily sending
many things, and of late years has taken
to the manufacture of planofortes for she
English market. Whether these instru-
ments will ever displace those OF our own
great makers in the estimation of the
musical public need not be discussed.
Certain it is that if those which are known
as the "Chick ering Pianofortes" do not
achieve that end it will certainly not be
for the lack OF inherent merit. On the
subject of these pianOfortes a correspond
ent sends us tile following: "In all my
wanderings about the world, and sOme-
times in the MOST Out-of-the-Way places,
| have almost been sure to alight upon
one of these instruments, and it was
astonishing to me To lind, two years ago,
during my travels in Australia and New
Zealand, not only a growing desire to
have these Instruments for public and
private use, but to find so many of them
in the families of the wealthy.
''In South Africa, recently, in many of
the principal cities, l came across a
'Chickering,' and in the houses of the
merchants, their beauty, fine tone and
quality were bringing them into great
demand, and eager were the inquiries as
to how to get one OUT l hear that with
you in England they are steadily gaining
in favor, and many of the houses OF the
nobility have a 'Chickering Grand.' /
was informed that at a fashionable source
last season IN Belgraye Square, Sir Julius
Benedict remarked, in running his fingers
] over one of these instruments, prior to
accompanying well-known prima dom
ma, 'Ah, what an exquisite tone and
singing quality these pianos possess
liquid and beautiful! They were my
faYorites in America, and are in
london"
All styles of Chickering Pianos sold on
easy terms, at LUDDEN q BATES Music
HOuse.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29

The directors Of the Savannah Gas
Light Company were called together az
noon yesterday 10 consider the amended
agreement with the now company. Capt.
j. Nj. Guerard, the company's at
torney, arrived from Philadelphia in
the morning and submitted the
agreement for their approval.
IL is understood 20 have been unanimous
~ indorsed, except as TO the date when
the new company should assume entire
control. 1t was decided not 20 change the
date first agreed upon. and instead OF the
old company supplying gas un 90 July l..
the date Of the new company's control
will date from April /.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
MONEY IN A sAN1TARIUM.
A Wealthy English Syndicate Backing
South Florida Scheme

a wealthy EngHsh syndicate Lacking
South Florida Scheme.
1t is announced that among the papers
to be read before the Medical Association,
which met yesterday at New Orleans,
will be one by DR.. Van Bibber on the
feasibility of erecting sanitarium at
Pinellas, on Tampa bay. The project is
said to be backed by a wealthy English
syndicate, who will spare no expense to
make it attractive and success. DR..
Billings. Of Washington, Dr.. Toner, Dr.
Van Bbber. and some other eminent
physicians recently visited the point on
their way to New Orleans. 1t is said
that they were very fayOrably impressed
with the natural advantages which
the place possesses, and which render it
an exceedingly desirable location. IL is
few miles down the bay from Tampa,
which is a popular resort for invalids.
The atmosphere is said to be invigOratng
and at the same time 50 mild that it will
benefit the most delicate constitution.
A line Of steamers controlled by the
Ilant railway system passes the point,
their route being from Tampa 70 Palmetto.
The plans for the new sanitarium have
not been made public, but it is presumed
that they contemplate a cOmmOdiOus
building near the beach, to be in
charge Of corps Of competent
physicians and specialists, who Will be
prepared to give every patient such treat
ment as the case requires. That section
Of Florida is being frequented every year
by greater numbers Of inyalids, and the
hotels were reported as crowded through
out the winter. DR.. Van Bibber's paper
Will be looked for with much interest.
Some Baltimore capitalists have also in
contemplation the erection OF n large
hotel at Tampa, and well-known hotel
manager of that city has been invited to
take charge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
THE CORONERs BUSY DAY.
Two Deaths Cau for His Official At
tendance.

Two Deaths Cau for His Official At
tendance.
A negro woman named Lizzie Roberts
called at the office of Health Officer Nc
Farland yesterday, carrying under her
arm a small box containing the body of
an infant which she said had died on
Monday shortly after birth, and asked for
a burial permit. Upon being ques-
toned, the woman said her daugh-
ter had given birth to the
child. DR.. Mcfarland, thinking the
case might be one for official inyestica-
ton, sent the woman 10 the barracks
with the body and notified Acting
Coroner Molina of the circumstance.
The Coroner at once proceeded to the bar
racks, where the box was opened. An
examination showed that birth was pre-
mature, and, there being no cause for an
Investigation, a permit was issued, and
the body was removed for burial.
Shortly after disposlng of the matter of
the infant at the police barracks, the acting
Coroner was notified of the sudden death
of Mary SOmers at her home on Randolph
street, near President. After reaching
the house DIR. Z. b. Chisholm was sent for
TO make an examination, and, Unnecessary,
10 hold a pOst-mortem. After examining
the body DR.. Chisholm stated that there
was no need for a post-mOrtem. A jury
was impaneled, and after hearing the
evidence of May Jackson, the daughter of
the woman, and DR.. Chisholm, the jury
retired, and in few minutes
brought i'm "A verdict of death from
"heart affection" The deceased was
about go or 20 years Of age and had been
suffering for nearly year and subject to
fainting spells. Yesterday morning,
while talking with her daughter, she fell
over in what was thought to be nothing
more than a usual fit. The daughter
noticing that she remained longer than
usual unconscious, tried to wake her and
found that she was dead
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29

places The citizens of Mobile are en-
thusia site in their efforts to make the en-
campnlent success, and are doing all
tbey can to make it SO.
Mr. Griffin held Il confer
enco with the committee Of the
Cadets at the barracks last night,
and is now ready to make up the list OF
those who viii make the "Trip. He re-
quests hat all who desire accommod2-
lions se cured in advance leave their
names AT Bren's ticket office by to-mor-
row night
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29

One of the largest and finest stocks of
Clothiu 8 for Men, Youths, Boys and Chill
dren that was ever brought to this mar
ket, is ow being offered at astonishingly
low pl'i ces, with guarantee ticket on
each garment, agreeing TO refund the
money III purchase is unsatisfactory and
returned uniniured within ten days. One
of the no yelties in this stock is the Rough
and Tuu lbe Suit for boys from TO ~
years, m tde Of Atwood cloth. in the most
substanti al manner, ana warranted 20
stand the toughest wear. To insure fair
dealing, a. \ goods are marked in plain fig
ures. We take pleasure in informing our
readers IL. At this establishment is at the
cornerof congress and Whitaker streets,
and is kept by A. FALK 4 SoN.--Adg.
The nics 1t line Of Spring Clothing In
The city, at Appel Bros, and sold at New
York cost. 70 make room for improve
mfutg.-tftA
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
STRUCK BY A HAwsER.
Capt. u. y. Sanford Severely Injured on
Board HE Dredge.

hoaFu hia nredge.
Shortly after 3 O'Clock Yesterday after
noon Capt. d. 3. Sanford, while sitting
on the deck Of the new drcdge which was
stationed on the river in the vicinity OF
the savannah, Florida and Western rail-
way Wharvos, met with a painful and
serious accident. A flatboat was dashed
to the drodge, and as the former was
swinging around the hawser caught
for. a time on the after
there was considerable strain on the haw-
ser. but, as he was TO some extent preoc-
cupied with his duties, he failed to realize
that he was exposed 10 any danger. The
hawser, however was suddenly forced OF
the rail by the extreme tension, and
swung with lightning-like rapidity across
the deck, striking the Captain in the face
and knocking him backward about 10
feet aga INST the house Of the
dredge. The hands on board
leapod TO IT, q spct where he was living In
an apparenAl ~ insensible condition. II
was discovered that the rope had cut two
trightful gash es-One about five inches IN
length across the lower portion of the
forehead, and fhe other across the face ut
the point of his nose, leaving the
upper lip ANA moustache hang
ING down over the chin. The Captain
was brought to he city where he was at.
tended at the lla,'nett House by DR.. j.
4. Mcfarland, who pronounced the inju-
ries serious, but not necessarily fatal.
The unfortunate " an was resting as COM
tortably last night 40 - o'clock as could
ha expected under the circumstances, al
though he complained OF considerable
p1in IN the iRce
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-29
Marshall House.

The unifoi m scale Of prices, the ele-
gance Of cui line, the comfortable, Clearly
and home-llkil appearance Of apartments,
have placed u his popular hotel among the
most promine mt of the South. which re-
fleets great 81 edit on its manager, who
leaves nothiais undOne 70 enhance the
comfort Of its numerous patrons.