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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-06

ever witnessed. During the day several fires
broke out I'm the fort, and towards evening the
enemy's fire grew weaker, and at nine O'Clock
flames again shot up from the fort and there
were but few shots from the tort afterwards At
daylight another fire broke out, and IL was evil
dent that they were having a trouble time in
the fort. At sunrise the white flag was dis
played from the rampant, and the fleet anch ored
where they lay. The fort was battered into q
shapeless mass, and there wreck and con-
fusion every where. The garrison troops were
worn and jaded, but by their bravery and en-
DURANGO they won the respect OF the victors.
This victory put Farragut I'm possession OF
Mobile bay. This was all that could be done. for
there was not water enough over Dog river bar
TO permit our vessels TO reach the city OF Mo-
bile. After q short visit 70 Pensacola and New
Orleans the Hartford sailed for New York, and
her crew was discharged at the BROOKLYN navy
yard, December path, 1864. OF the three
hundred and eighty men that formed her crew
when she sailed from Philadelphia three wears
before, but forty. remained. some had de-
serted, many died from the malarial diseases
OF the Mississippi. and the balance were killed
or wounded in battle. Many OF those that re-
manned will carry the scars of that cruise to
their graves. OF the officers but three remain
ed-Admirai Earragut, Lieut. j. c. Watson aud
Lieut. Herbert Tyson"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM TIE STREET AND
SIDEW AIIk-

Dasbss here and There By the News
Reporters 90 Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Brief Paragrapha-Pickings At
Police Headquarters.
Add TO telephone lists No. 34l, L. {.
Townsend.
To-day is the regular monthly sales day
among the auctiOneers.
ZerubDabel Lodge, r. A. NJ, will hold
an extra communication tonight.
Four arrests were reported at the police
barracks up TO II O'Clock last night.
About $500 were realized by the Sa-
vannah Volunteer Guards Battalion from
the recent baZar.
Bids will be received at the office Of the
I Clerk OF City Council until Thursday,
March IA, for furnishing the police with
summer uniforms.
The funeral of the late NJ. j. O'Brien,
who died in Columbus on Sunday, Will
take place from the Cathedral OF Our Lady
OF Perpetual Help at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing.
The fifth lnstallment Of 10 per cent. on
tine stock OF the Odd Fellows Hall Asso-
citation is due to-day, and is payable at the
ONCE OF the Secretary, Mr.. A. Il. raw
cett, on or before March 10, after which
date fines will be enforced.
About O'Clock yesterday afternoon
horse attached to a buggy took fright at
the corner of East Broad ard Liberty and
ran away. In turning from West Broad
into South Broad street the vehicle struck
against tree box and was almost totally
demolished. The horse continued up
South Broad street with the shafts and
whifiietrees hanging to his heels, and WAS
nnally stopped at the corner OF Price
street. The horse was IN charge of
=. i n e. rat \
the buggy when the animal started OF.
The rig belonged TO Z. q. Gleason.
The steamship City of Macon, from Bos.
ton, had not arrived up to last night. She
was due Sunday evening, but has prOba-
bly, encountered heavy weather and had
to lay to. She sailed from Boston last
Thursday. The schooner June Bright
lett Boston on the Monday previous, and
arrived at Tybee at 10 O'Clock Sunday
night, and came up TO the city yesterday
morning making a very good passage.
Capt. Barter, her commander, said that
he did not experience any heavy weather,
but mad good stiff breezes all the way
down. He spoke no vessels and saw
nothing Of interest on the voyage.
The ladies and children of st. Johns
Church Sunday school promise a charm
ing entertainment for next Thursday al
ternoon aud evening. The features Of
the afternoon will be doll carnival at
o'clock for the special benefit ofthe young
people. The evening exercises will con-
slst OF vocal and instrumental music by
Mr.. Haynes, Mrs. Ward, MIR. King aud
Mr.. Ward, with Mrs. Burke as accom-
PIANIST. TIE smuscal part OF the enter
tainment will be followed by a programme
OF recItations. the Nurse Maids Drill"
by twelve young misses Of the
sunday school, will constitute one Of the
most pleasing features of the evening.
Refreshments will be served during
the entire afternoon and evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
Local Personal.

Among the arrivals at the PULASKI
house yesterday were $. II. Nenable, At
lanta; George +. Smith and wife, Phila-
delphia; }. Duke Murray, l.. G. Steckwell
aud wife, Chicago; George A. strict,
Cleveland, o.; W. +. Mitchell and wife,
Cincinnati; A. j. Coe, Boston; j. v. Mar
tin, Charles II. Phillips, William Bardel.
New York.
At TIE Screyen House were Mrs. j. V.
Bennett, Albany, Ga: r. II. Murphy, e..
j. Murphy, Rogers; b. w. CeXt. j. n.W.
Yum, Atlanta; VIM. Thornton, A. X. KEEL
logg and wife, New York; Miss A. Il.
Boykine, Richmond. Va; ID. A. George,
Edwin X. White, Charleston. 5. T..
At the Marshall house were h. 4.
Powell, Tlsou, Ga; W. NJ. Rogers, Bryan
county; T. Minis, Georgia; Mrs. NJ. II.
Anderson. Atlanta; James Montgomery,
Paatka, Fla; Il. u. Englemen, MOnti-
cello; n. II. Patar. Groanoastle, Ind; j.
9. Willingham, Allendale, s. o.; ID.
Mater, Charleston; George n. Hoover,
Hampton.
Az the Harnett house were A. s. Can.
yet, Guyton; John CoAant, Beaufort. :,
CT Capt :. A. Wilson. Egypt; Dc. A. W.
M0dat, Philadelphia; r. j. Munyer and
wife, Barlow, Fla; r. 8. Wills. n. n. AL
len, Wheeling, W. Va; Harry Il. Hudson,
Max Miller, Charles }. Dung and s. NJ.
Hart. Of the Byron combination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
srt OpeninR Notes.

l.. Il. B. s. M. H. presents compliments
and greeting to the Art Lovers Of Savan-
nah and extends cordial invitation and
open doors on this occasion.
Come all who admire the beautiful. but
please string along gracefully and don't
come all in heap.
We open at 8 a. M. and close at 10 p. M,
in fact 1t is an all day, and almost all
night affair.
Bring along an extra dollar and take a
chance on the Arion Piano which is TO be
rallied for the benefit of the Guards Ba-
zar-a few more chances left.
Fifty original oil paintings and water
colors, valued at from $50 TO $1,000, each.
The works of noted artists which will sur
prise you with their beauty and genuine
merit.
Home artists are not forgotten, however
much we may praise the foreign paint
ings. Many OF their productions will be
exhibited, and they do not take back
seat either.
''Le Dessert by Bruck LaJos, is q work
of art, graphic in its portrayal OF happy
father surrounded by his children. This
painting is valued at 81 300.
''Au RevOir," by j. Van DER BOs, is an
original picture. of which thousands OF
engravings have been sold. 1t is quite
noted. Price 81 900.
But description should be out of the
question. Come and see them and you
will appreciate these explanations when
standing before the paintings. Don't fail
to come. All has been prepared for your
reception. You will be courteously well
coined. l.. d. b. 5. NJ. II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02

HIS Case to be Heard Before Judge
Adams this Afternoon.


The rule against Mayor Lester and
Clerk OF Council Reharer was returnable
yesterday. When the Superior Court
opened both gentlemen were there and
smiling. Capt. George A. Mercer and
Messrs. Gsrrard & Meldrim. who have
been retained by the Mayor and the clerk,
were also in court.
The case was not called until the alter
noon. Solicitor General du Bignon was
not present, and Judge Adams remarked
That II the defendants we're ready the case
could 90 on, as the Solicitor General had
been notified.
Mayor Lester arose and stated
That he was interested both as
an ofiictal and socially, and he
preferred that tue case should not
90 on without the Solicitor General being
present. The hearing was accordingly
postponed until O'Clock this afternoon.
The answers OF the defendants were
MED ia the clerks office in the alter
noon, but did not remain there very long,
tetng taken out By Mr. duBignon. In
their answers the defendants say
tnat they were not in contempt because
tne subpenas were not properly issued,
and because the information docket did
not contain entries that would have been
relevant evidence before the grand jury in
the liquor cases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
The we.t PoInt Cadet.htr.

SAVANNAH, March ,, 1850.
In accordance with the request of Hon.
Thomas N. Norwood. Representative from
this Congressional district First, a COM
petitive examination will be held Satur-
day, March 20, at the Georgia Military
Academy, Savannah, Ga, 10 O'Clock a.
M, 10 ill the vacant cadetshlp at West
Point, now existing.
Candidates will be examined in reading
spelling, writing, arithmetic, English
grammar, geography aud United States
history. They must be bona tide residents
OF this Congressional district. of sound
physical constitution, and not less than
IL nor more than - years Of age.
Further information as to the uualifica-
tions necessary for admission to West
Point may be obtained upon application
TO AGjutsnt General r. G. Drum, Wash
ington d. G.
w. DUNCAN, NJ. d.
w. S. BOGART.
JOHN a. CROwTHER.
Papers in this district will oblige the
committee by giving this publicity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
INsPECTINa LIE pRAINAGE.
The City and County Authorities Visit
the SuburbE.

Inc Stty ana county AutnOrluea WISH
the suburbs.
The County Commissioners and the
Drainage Committee of the City Council
made an examination yesterday Of the line
for the outlet Of the new sewer TO be built
through Sixth street for the purpose OF
draining the ponds in the new city extern
EiOn. The Commissioners have agreed to
dig canal to connect with the sewer, be-
ginning near the line OF Savannah, Flori-
day and Western railway track. The
canal will connect with others already
opened through the Maupas tract and
will lead thence into the Casey canal.
The Commissioners and the committee
At the same time inspected the Lovers
lane and Waters roads, where the drain
age Is IN very unsatisfactory condition.
The Commissioners offered to assist the
city ia putting the bitches and roads In
order. The Aldermen will probably rec
ommend 10 Council that covered drains
be put 10, the county authorities TO do the
nlllng IN OF The old ditohes aud grading
OF the roads.
Tue right OF way having been given by
the property owners along the line OF the
extension OF the Waters road from its
present terminus 10 the Montgomery
rross-road, detail from the convict gang
VIII begin the work Of grading and ditch
ing the new road to-day. This road will
open much needed highway through the
country lying between the White Bluff
and the skidaway road.
~ is also the purpose of the County Com
missloners % extend Lovers lane road
through 10 the Thunderbolt road Al an
early day, nearly all the property owners
having given their consent. one or mora
CROSSROADS from the White blun
20 the Waters road will be
opened as soon as the right OF way can
be obtained. These highways will make
available large tracts OF land for farming
purposes and by giving increased facil-
Ties 10 the people living Ina tic country to
get their produce 20 market. aud thus en-
rouraging production Will eventually give
the county large rural population which
VIII add proportionaieiy TO the business
OF The city. There are thousands
Of acres OF the finest farming
land IN the world within easy
reach OF the city, but 10 is now
Of little value, owing 20 the want Of prop
er drainage, and It's inaccesslbiity. Tue
work which has been done in the past
seven years 10 the way Of drainage has
already largely increased the value Of
lands adjacent o. the city, as we'll as im-
proved the sanitary condition both OF oa-
vannah aud ia suburbs, and each year
- the work progresses, greater i'm
proyemenJ will be manifest.
u is expected that arrangements VIII
be contaminated by which the city and
p0unty authorities VIII cooperate IN all
work tending 70 improve the health OF the
rity and the suburbs. Intelligent and
energetic cooperation on part of both
VIII De productiveof the best results.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
AT THE THEATRE.
The Inside Track" Before an Enthu
siastlc Audience

The Inside Track" Before an Enthu-
sIastlc Audience.
"The Inside Track" was the attraction
at the theatre last night. 1t is a new
play in Savannah and there are few OF
its kind that have ever been seen here
that can equal it as a melodrams Of the
most absorbing interest. The plot is
novel and the story is told In an interest
ing way. 1t is sensational in that it is
thrilling, and keeps up the interest with
out single lag from the beginning TO the
end of the play. The characters are
clearly drawn and there is not a single
dull one anywhere.
AS Harry Denbigh," Mr.. Byron has a
better chance TO show his talents than in
his other plays. In the earlier acts he is the
"devll-may-care" young man of the day,
and his light comedy in the scenes with
Winnie Forster and the jolly miller is
bright and full Of fun.
Mrs. Byron as "Jerry Twaddle," the
ragged millionaire, acted the part capt.
tally. The actress completely loses her
Identity in the character, and her
lameness is so natural that many peo-
pie believe that 1t is an unas-
sumed affection. Her comedy aud pathOs
alike are admirable, and won for her re-
peatsd applause. The piece was sue
cess from the first act 90 the last, and was
most enthusiastically received. 1t is full
Of fun, and the varied situations are
wrought out most successfully. 1t is a
play that those who see cannot fail to enjoy
and laugh at.
A special matinee performance
will be given this afternoon, and the
piece will be repeated again tonight The
sale OF seats for the matinee will begin
4. =.
n lied
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
Handsome Art Work


The greatest point of interest in the city
at the present time, especially TO the Ia
dies, is the Office of the Singer Manufac.
turing Company, 1871 Broughton street,
where one OF the most expert lady opera
tors in the employ OF that well know n
company is filling a weeks engagement,
with the view OF showing the local can
vassers OF the company here and the la
dies of savannah what Singer sewing
machine is capable OF doing.
We fear We might be accused OF exag-
geration were we 10 attempt any descrlp-
ton Of the superb samples OF work turned
out by this lady expert, and If seeing were
not believing it would be hard, indeed, to
believe that such handsome embroidery,
and what is known as "art work." could
be done on a sewing machine, and done
with such apparent case. Mrs. Ander-
son. the lady referred %, is chief instruc-
tor at the central Office OF the Singer Man
ufacturiug Company AZ Atlanta. Ga.
controlling the southeastern States, and
spends most OF her time visiting branch
Offices in the Atlanta territory.
Mrs. Anderson informs us that the new
Singer Machine, known as the "Improved
Family (0scillating shuttle }, is the ONLY
sewing machine adapted to all grades Of
work that can accomplish the results that
she is showing, aud she further states
that she can instruct any child or lady in
an hours time 30 that they can run the
machine perfectly. No lady in the city
should fiiss the opportunity to sec the
"lmproved Singer" at work under such
favorable circumstances, and 10 examine
the art samples in course Of construction.
The samples are not brought here from
the North, but made In the presence OF the
visitors az the eompany's Office, 1871
BrOughton street.--AdD.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
NINETEEN JURoRs SWORN.
Judge Adams Charge TO the Superior
Court Grand Jury.

Court Grand Jury.
Judge Adams had a number of excuses
from jurors to consider yesterday. Nine
teen grand jurors We're sworn for the term
and the rest were excused.
In charging the jury his Honor dwelt
especially upon the violations OF the Sun
day liquor law and the gaming law. He
called attention also TO the general disre-
gard by saloon keepers of the law prohib-
ting the sale of liquor to minors. Refer
ring 10 the prevalence of crime in the
county Judge Adams repeated his sug-
geetlons made to the grand jury at the De-
cember term 10 reference to the provision
OF a fund for pursuing and capturing
criminals. So far as the probability Of
capture is concerned there is now little
deterrlng influence 10 those who are dis
posed TO commit crime.
Inc jurors sworn were: Capt. Henry
Blum, foreman; Malcolm Maciean, Law
renee }. Guilmartin. James X. Germany,
John h. Garnett, William Wade, John
Lang, ii. l.. Schreiner, Robert II. Foot
man, Clarence 5. Connerat, RI. Larcomb be,
William E. GueFard, William II. Baker,
n, o. Tllton, Thomas 2. Huger, Daniel
OConnor, George W. Haslam, William
w. Dowell, George S. Haines.
A number Of witnesses were called and
examined. Seven true bills were re-
turned and were received in silence by
Solicitor General duBignOn.
The grand jury will meet again March
10 at 10 a. m.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02

The great reductions in prices OF our
Clothing we have been making has had
be desired effect OF reducing our stock,
and many have taken advantage oft. We
still have more Clothing for Men and Boys
than we want, and so are continuing our
great clearing out sale. If you want
suit for yourself or boy, now is the time
to buy it. We have full line of separate
Cashmere Pants. Our line of Hats is yet in
good shape. Black stiff Hats in the latest
style. Soft Hats for Men. Boys or Child
rem; Stetson's soft Hats. Red and White
Underwear in all the different grades at
very low prices; Neckwear, etc. In fact,
we keep everything that is kept by first
class Clothing and Hat stores. II you
want bargains now is the time. Come
at once and get fitted ont, as it will pay
you TO keep them until next fall. CHAs.
LOGAN & Co, the Savannah Clothing and
Hat Store, 1889 Congress street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
nae HIsrorlcAL SOCIETY.
rhe Proceedings OF It's March Meeting
Last Night.

/ Gha Proceedings or It's hAtDh hSohAhk
Last Night.
The Georgia Historical Society held Its
March meeting last night at Hodgson
balI. The attendance was small, and
very little business was transacted.
The following were elected resident
members: Charles =. Rossignol, Gordon
/ woodruff, Henry Blum, Warning Russell
and NJ. y. Reilly.
/ The Library Committee recommended
the purchase OF the following books for
March:
Tine Hanoyerians," by E,E. Morrs;"Epo
AS it was Written" novel by Sidney
Lucia.
'Oceana. or England and Her Colonies"
by }, A. FrOude.
"Leph," by III II.
THE Last Days Of the Consulate"
80 hmar," by Ouida.
"Iiterature," by Herman Grimm.
"A Snort History Of Napoleon the First"
by ). r. Seeiey.
FATHERS and sons" by Ivan TargenieG.
studies OF the Great Poets" by ). 4.
symonds,
The appointment of the standing com
mittees, which is usually made at the
March meeting. was deferred until the
April meeting, when Gen. Jackson, the
Society's President, is expected to be
here. The committees, as they now ex-
list. are as follows:
On the Library-W. S. BOgart, VIM.
Harden, K. Falllgsnt, Il. ). Lareombe,
w. II. Baker. coz
On Printing and Publishing-Gen. g.
NJ. Sorrel, w. d. Harden, Gen. A. r. Law
ton, John o. Ferrill, w. S. Bogart, 5. B.
Adams. eI
On Finance-Gen. A. r. Lswton, A.
Schwaab, G. Il. 0lmstead, W. n. Holt,
II. FallIgant.
A number OF contributions were re-
ceived, including a package Of valuable
autograph letters from Mr.. George w.
Ranok, Of Lexington. Ky. Some dis
cussion took place In regard TO lecture
to be delivered for the benefit of the family
OF the late Sidney Lsnier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
aEoRoIA TEACHERS, HOME.
Lecture of DR.. @. II. Payne at Masonic
Temple Tonight.

AeSbuEo u Ut. " u. ayne AZ masonic
Temple Tonight.
DR.. e. II. Payne will lecture at Masonic
Temple tonight for the benefit OF Georgia
teachers at Monteagle, Tenn. Monteagle
is place where pleasure, health, culture
and morals are most happily combined.
Every summer scores OF the best and
most highly cultivated people from ali the
Southern states and many IRON the North
and East gather there TO enjoy first, per-
haps, the cool, healthy mountain air
second, social recreation, and third, what
can be found at but few summer resorts,
opportunities for systematic intellectual
and moral improvement in the form OF
lectures and studies in the languages,
science, music, art, mathematics, elOcu-
ton, history, literature, ETC., together
with Bible studies and SUNDAY
school work, and the best methods of
teaching in all departments. Many
friends Of education have noted these adj
vantaRes, and already Nashville, Men,
phis and Mississippi have built homes on
the assembly grounds where their teach
ers may occupy furnished rooms free OF
rent. Alabama and Georgia have deter
mined to do likewise, and have begun
raising money for the purpose. A plan
has been adopted for the Georgia Teach.
ers' Home" which. IL is estimated, will
cost 300. One thousand dollars has
been subscribed, aud the lecture OF Dr.
Payne tonight is TO assist IN raising q
portion Of the unsubscribed anount.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
THE MEETINGS. Ar TRINITY.
Large Congregations Liaten to Rev.
George q. smith.


The weather has been very uniavorable
for large congregations sihee Rev. George
q. Smith began his series or meetings at
Trinity Church last week. fhe Sunday
services and those Of yesterday were well
attended, however. and were exceedingly
interesting. Mr.. Smith seems to be
preaching with great acceptability and
profit TO those who hear him. and much
seriousness prevails, especially among the
younger portion of his audiences. To-
day, at and at p. m, services will be
held, and all are invited. Al o'clock
the service will be for the benefit OF
mothers. They are requested 10 attend,
and no doubt will be edited. At night "A
large congregation OF all classes is eX-
pected. Services will continue through
this week, and also next. Rev. j. b..
Culpepper, an evangelist OF great power,
will preach Thursday evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-02
Josh BILLINGS"
Said FIsttery IL Like COIone Water, Tew
be Smeat or-Nnt SwnIlRred

Said Flsttery IL Like COlone Water, Tew
be Smest Or-NOt SwoIlered.
Rieser Il Stern's Leader and "Old
Sinner 5-cent Cigars are not unlike
fattery, because they too tickle your
vanity in making you believe that you are
smoking l0-cent cigars. They are not to
be swallowed, but the more you smoke
and smell OF them the more you want of
them, as they are all Havana filed aud
the best &c. cigars on the market. Ask
your dealer for them, and sec that every
box bears our trademark, Cataract
Cigar Factory. Query: Why do Rieser
q Stern sell more tobacco and cigars TO
the city trade of Savannah than all the
other special tobacco and cigar houses
combined ado.