davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
SIGNAL BUREAU CHANGES.
NJ. j. Wright to Take Charge of the
Savannah Station.

M j. Wright to Take Charge of the
Savannah Station.
M. ]. Wright Signal Observer at the Ok
ford, Miss, station, is expected hero to-day
to assume charge of the Savannah station.
L. A. benson, who has had temporary
charge since Aug 10, will remain as assist
ant observer, and &. p Loo g, who has been
assisting Mr.. benson, has been transferred
to the Nashville station, and will leave for
there tomorrow. Mr.. benson is one of
the youngest of the Southern signal corps,
who has had rapid promotion, and he has
proved faithful and accommodating Off
Ger, and although for the past four months
in charge of one of the most important
stations on the Atlantic Coast, he has con-
Quoted the office in a manner highly credit
able TO himself and the signal service.
The office at Savannah Is TO be furnished
with better facilities for signal observations.
Among other instruments it is TO be supplied
with triple self register which will meas
ure the velocity of the wind, register its d.
rection and mea iure the volume of rainfall.
The station is also to b. supplied with such
facilities as the imp rtance Of the great sea-
port city of the South Atlantic coast de-
mands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
GUYTON GLEANINGS.
The New Lodge of K. OF Getting
Ready for the Christmas Carnival

The New Lodge of K. OF ?, -Getting
Ready for the Christmas Carnival
Tuesday night promises to be gala one
at Guyton. A Knights Of Pythias lodge is
TO be organized with thirty-6ve charter
members, composed Of tho Leading citizens
of the town. Grand Chancellor Hunnicutt of
Atlanta writes that be will be present, if
possible, but if he should be unable to be
present, District Deputy Grani Chancellor
William 7. Leopold will organize the lodge
and install the officers. A banquet will be
first served in Cubbedge's hall. followed by
the lodge ceremonies, after which
n hop will be gwen at the
Lanier hotel Fifty knights from this city,
thrty-five in uniform, principally from
DuGuesclin division, accompanied by the
regimental band, will 60 up to Gnyton.
Round trip rates of 81 nave been secured
from the Central. tickets to be purchased in
this city by the committee of the visiting
knights
The committee on the Christmas carnival
met at Guyton last night, and decided in
terest was manifested. The details were
discussed for the approaching fets, which
promises to be great success. L. Il. Bar
clay chairman of the costumes committee,
was in the city yesterday in the interest of
the carnival
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW.
Savannahians and Other People Who
Come and Go.

[The MORNING NEWS is glad to receive
personal notices of people either leaving
the city or who are returning, and of
strangers visiting here, and items Of per-
sonal interest, but all notices. must bear the
writer's signature as a guaranteed
A May of Augusta is at the Marshall.
N. Schultz of Orlando is at the Screyen.
w. C. Reese of Atlanta is at the Harnett.
Robert Hecht OF Macon is at the Screven.
A. L. Alexander went to Augusta last
night.
H.R. Owens of Scriven is at the Screven
house.
R. G. Hit of Augusta is registered at the
Screven.
J. Selig of Atlanta is stopping at the
Screve1.
Judge S. A. Crosby of Prentiss is at the
Harnett.
G. S. Offerman of Oiferman station is at
the Marshall.
w. F. Sarles and Fred Bregg of Valdosta
are in the city.
William c. Wylly of Darien is stopping
at the Screven.
Miss Eichberg of Atlanta is registered at
the Screven house.
C. C. Stub of Augusta is registered at
the Screven house.
N. E. Josselyn. wife and child, Of Rogers,
are at the Screven.
Mrs. 2. +. Dillon and family returned
from Atlanta yesterday.
John d. Carswell, left for Atlanta last
night via the Central railroad.
George s. McAlpin left for Augusta last
night via g Central railroad.
Mrs. G.. A. Whitehead and family re-
turned from Augusta Yesterday.
Mrs s. NJ. Mainthow OF New York, nee
Miss Eva Platshek. is visiting her parents
j. j. Griffin, general passenger agent of
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad. is in the city.
Gen. +. p. Alexander and Messrs. T. NJ.
and H. c. Cunningham left for New 70 rk
yesterday, via the Atlantic Coast Line.
H, r. Derring and ID. |. Roberts, assistant
general passenger agents of the Pan Handle
route Of the Pennsylvania line, were in the
city yesterday. They are making an in
specting tour through the south. They left
| last night over the Central for Macon, Co
lumbuS and Montgomery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
TRADE AND TRAVEL BOOMING,
People Rushing to Florida, but They
Stop Here to Buy Goods.

People Rushing to Florida, but They
Stop Here to Buy Goods.
The rush of travel to Florida, which be-
gun last week, is increasing every day.
There were large number of people in the
city yesterday en- route to Jacksonville and
other points south. Quite a number are re-
manning over here until they get advices
from. Florida in regard to the fever. A
hotel man said that since the quarantine
has been raised travel has greatly inc eased
and business has taken on an activity that
Is almost phenomenal.
Our business has increased, )" said prom
inent Broughton street merchant. I'VE
have increased our force of clerks twenty
five within the past two or three weeks.
Raising the quarantine has given rise to a
rush OF trade that we did not look for"
Trade within the past week or two Is
double what it was ut the same time last
season. said another merchant. Raising
the quarantine has had good effect on our
trade"
A canvass among the retail merchants of
the city showed that they have their hands
full Of business. They say that those people
who left Florida before and during the cpl
demic are on their way back home now.
They are spending q good deal OF money
here The merchants are expecting yet q
larger trade and are making every prepare
ton for it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
STYLES IN CHRISTMAS CARDS.
Pretty Books and Water Color
Sketches the Rage This Season.

Pretty Books and Water Color
Sketches the Rage This Season.
Sending Christmas cards is q custom that
will never fall into decay. The holiday
literature this year is more attractive than
it has ever been The red fringed Christ
mas card has almost entirely given
way to the beautiful Christmas book.
Savannah art dealers have finer stocks OF
Christmas cards this year than have ever
been seen before, and the show windows
are filled with them. A glance through the
art department Of the Ludden n Bases
Music House, with its piles Of Christm as
literature, shows what change has
taken place in the fashion of Christmas
cards in the past few years. The prices are
about the same this year as last, but tho
variety TO choose from is much greater
There is an efforv at art in everything, from
the plain penny card up TO the beautiful
hand-painted satin and silk bound volume OF
water color sketches. Calendars are very
stylish for Christmas cards this year
Water color sketches enter largely into the
make up Of many of the higher
priced cards. Every thing is novel,
The Ludden & Bates art house and Davis
Bros. are probably the largest dealers ia
Christmas cards in savannah, and their
counters and show windows are ell filed
with thom. The buying of cards has just
begun, and the next two weeks the mails
will be flooded with more beautiful things
than they carry during all the rest of the
year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
Chickering & Sons First to Make

Chickering & Sons First to Make
Seven Octave Grand Pianos in
America.
The first Grand piano-forte of seven &C.
taveS made in America was manufactured
by Chickering & Sons, in the year 1916. for
Mr.. Arthur T. Jones of New York. The
musical critics of that day stated that this
Grand possessed an equally balanced quality
throughout the scale; its tone was sweet,
yet brilliant, aud in quality was something
between the celebrated French and Ger
man instrumen s: the touch was light and
springy to the fingers, admitting the incest
and most delicate shades Of tone. 1t com
manded considerable attention from must
clans at the time.-Anterican Art Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
TWO DAYS IN A SAIL BOAT.
IN THE COURTS.
Gossip Picked Up Here and There in
the Court Rooms.

GOSSIP Picked Up acre ana Inere IN
the Court Rooms.
In the superior court yesterday the Hirsch
Bros. were made parties complainant on a
claim of 1929 in the case of the Jersey Con
tinental Works VS.. David Weisbein.
The jury in the suit of juno Burns VS.. the
Ocean Steamship Company for $1,000 for
damages sustained by a broken leg, after
staying cut all night Friday night, came
into the city court yesterday morning and
said thnt they were unable TO agree. By
consent Of counsel, juror was withdrawn
and mistrial was declared. Ii is said that
the jury was equally divided, standing six
for constructive damages and six for the
defendant
Solicitor General Fraser notified Sheriff
Roman yesterday to convene the superior
court grand jury next Thursday afternoon,
Dec IS This is one day earlier than was
contemplated when the grand jury took its
recess last Friday.
The superior court, when it adjourned
last evening, adjourned until Tuesday
morning.
In the superior court yesterday, Solicitor
General Fraser entered noiie prOSequi in
the case of the state VS.. Frank Perry, q
colored lad, indicted for larceny after
trust. 1t appears that the boy got some
truck from Nancy Gadsden and failed to
report sales. The court severely reprl-
manded the lad, and dismissed him.
In the case of George Kent, charged with
assault with intent TO murder Julius Atkins,
jury in the superior court yesterday af-
ternoon brought i'll a verdict of unlawful
stabbing, and Judge Adams sentenced the
prisoner to the chain-gang for twelve
months
The city court adjourned the civil court
until Wednesday next at 10 o'clock a. m.
The city criminal court will convene at IL
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
LAYING FOR Lane.
III Fortune of Colored Man Who Was
His Own Banker.

III Fortune off Colored Man Who Yves
His Own Banker.
Do you see that old negro sweeping the
asphalt pavement? asked gentleman Of q
MORNING NEWS reporter yesterday. well
tbats old man Lane. and he used to have
plenty Of money, and owned considerably
property, although he can neither read nor
write He might have owned more, but he
did not believe in the security Of banks,
and carried his money about his person as
the safest place. One night, before
he had retired, messenger went
to his house with plausible
story of some one wanting to see Lane at a
neighboring livery stable, and the old man,
without suspecting plot, put on his hat
and started to go to the stable As he passed
a lane some one sprang out. knocked Lane
down, and thrusting hand in the inside
vest pocket Of the victim, abstracted his
pocketbook containing $1,000, all the money
he possessed
''Did they ever recover any part Of itr'
"Not dollar, and the old man was not
able to identity his aSsailant. He has never
been able to fully retr eve his lost fortune,
but is, as you see a common street sweeper
The plot was well conceived and executed
by one or more who knew where Lane
carried his money. Hanging would have
been too good for the highway robbers il
they could have been discovered They
were colored miscreants, too indolent to
work themselves, and they profited by the
industry and thrift Of one Of their
own race There are scores Of Just such
highwaymen around the market and
the market basement, who do not
hesitate 10 rob at the most convenient op-
portunity, but they do not get such hauls as
when they struck down old man Lane"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
THE PREsBYTERY's MEETING
To Be Held This Week-Rev. j. w
Rogan's Resignation.

Rogan's Resignation.
The Savannah Presbytery will meet at
Waycross this week. The delegates from
Savannah are Rev. r. Q. Way of the An
derson street Presbyterian church, and Mr..
L. B. Davis, representing the First church.
These are the only two churches in Sa
vannah belonging 20 the Presbytery. A
meeting of the delegates for organization
was to have been held at Waycross last
night.
One OF the matters TO come before the
presbvtery is the resignation Of Rev. j. w.
Rogan, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church in this city. Mr.. Rogan's resigna-
tion to the presbYtery was read before the
congregation last Sunday, and the members
were asked to concur in his withdrawal
from the pastorate. A meeting of the con-
gregation will To held Immediately after
the morning service to-day to act IN the
matter. A very strong effort has been
made to secure the withdrawal Of the
resignation.
Mr.. Rogan has been pastor Of the First
church for four years, and his congregation
is not willing that he shall leave now. Even
should the members Of the congregation not
concur in his resignation, it will still have
to go before the PreSbytery. 1t is believed,
however, that anything like unanimous
request will result in Mr.. Rogan's remain
inc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
FIRST WEEK OF THE FAIR.
The Attendance Last Night-The Fail
to be Continued.

The first week Of the Catholic library
bazaar has closed, but the committee Of
arrangements have found it impossible to
close out everything and viii continue the
bazaar next week. The friends and patrons
of the association are expected out in full
force tomorrow night.
To the average man such q multiplicity
Of attractions as the fair affords, must
prove irresistible. In every way the fair
h s opened most auspiclously, and with
such cohort of bright ladies engaged
heart and soul In the work, no d ubt can
exist Of its most gratifying continuation
and satisfactory ending.
The ST. Johns the Baptist Temperance
Society will take supper at the lair to-
morrow evening. On Tuesday evening a
pink lunch" will be given. The gentle
men will weor pink neckties AID will be
waited upon by ladies pretty as a pink,
wearing pink aprons. The lunch win in
clude pink ice creams, pink cakes and pink
lemonade, and everything will be served in
the pink Of fashion. The raffles were as
follows:
AT table No. several packages of fine
liquors and several pots OF fruit.
At table No. hand paiHted bannerette
was won by Fl. ]. Read; plush jewel cas-
ket by w. W. Williamson, a ladies dressing
case by Miss L. Ryan.
At table No. 8, a pair of pearl opera
glasses was won by Mrs. p. Manning, and
two smoking sets, one by c. V. Robinson,
and the other by Charles Robinson
The following additional donations have
been received:
Appel & Schaul. ..........................S $40 90
From sundry parties, through Messrs
Appel & Schaul ......-. ......... II 90
From sundry parties, through Messrs
Appel & Schaul, merchandise. .......... % 90
John Rourke. ................. see. $50. %
James f. Grady .......... -. 20. 5 90
w. II. Daniel ..................... 49,. 10 90
Mrs. j. T. Roman. ........ .............. 5 90
r. b. Davis, New York, through Grady,
DeIettre & Co., merchandise. .......... 10 90
Mis- NJ I. O'Donnell, Augusta, merchan-
3. II. Levy & B o., merchandise. ......... 10 90
Henry solomon & Son, merchandise go. 10 90
Mrs DR.. Geo II Stone merchandise - 10 90
G. /. Taggart, merchandise e. ........... q 90
Miss Josie kehoe, merchandise. ........... 10 90
DR.. st. j. K. Yonge, merchandise. ........- 90
Miss Maggie Russell, Brunswick, mer-
cnandl e. ........ ........-. D W
merchandise ........... .-............' 20 90
say & Morgan. mere handise 49,. 20 90
L. Prang & Co. Boston, through art
and stationery department of Ludden q
Bates S. NJ. House Observation-Disclosures. 25 90
Capt w. d. Dixon, cash. 10 60
4. S. Nichols. one pair ladies' shoes.
Mrs. NJ. Kahl. fancy articles.
Geo. Wagner, basket cut flowers.
Jas. NJ. Power. with johnson & Murphy, New
ark N. J.. one pair patent leather shoes
Mr. Hugh Logan, Two pieces northern beef
Iced cakes from John Derst, Adam Kessell,
Mrs Hermann
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
HIS LIBERTY sHoRT-LIvED.
A Prisoner Acquitted of One Crime is
Arrested for Another.

In the superior court yesterday morning
the trial OF John White tcolored), charged
with assaulting with intent TO murder r. j.
Middleton Ccolored), was resumed, and
after argument by counsel was given to the
jury, which brought in verdict of &C
quittal.
Before the prisoner was released Stephen
Brown, (colored1, who happened TO be in
the court hou-e, recognized White as the
man who shot him in September, 1887, and
who eluded the officers and escaped arrest
for the crime White was re-arrested at the
instance of Brown and was taken to Justice
Russelrs office, where a warrant was sworn
out charging him with assault with intent
to murder. Justice Russell committed
White to Jail to await the action OF the
court
Brown says that in September of last
year he and White engaged in fracas in
Frogtown, and White drew a revolver and
shot him in the face, the ball entering under
the chin. and ranging upward, came out
of the left cheek. White will probably be
tried at the present term of court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
Holiday Purchasers Attention

Those ladies who have inspected our
Xmas stock have been profuse in their
praises. The majority of them have spoken
of the great dearth of Xmas goods displayed
this season, and hail with delight the great
assortment shown at our stores. Our line
of Booklets, which supersede Xmas Cards,
are perfect gems of art, and make useful
and tasteful presents. Leather Card Cases,
Pocket-books, Gold Pens and Pencils, Port
folios, Writing Desks, Bibles, Prayer and
Hymnals in sets, and everything useful aud
pretty. Thea goods are being rapidly
picked over, and we advise provident pur-
chasers TO call early and thus secure good
selections and avoid the rush. Davis Bros
AZ, A and 40 Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
A Novel Work of Art.

The portrait group of the Knights of
Pythias made by the well-known Photog-
raphers, Hermes & Gottlieb, III Congress
street, is now on exhibition in Schreiner's
window. 1t certainly IN its the highest
praise, for it is the only picture OF the kind
in the south. We Understand, however,
that several other organizations have fol-
lowed the Knights and ordered similar por-
traits We congratulate Messrs. Hermes a
Gottlleb on having introduced into Savan-
nah an impetus toward artistic perfection
never known before, aud they can be proud
of being the leaders of the profession.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
Pianos for the Governor General Of
Canada.

The Ottawa Daily Citizen says: "The
musical guests of Rideau Hall this winter
viii probably not be without instruments to
aid their vocal or test their instrumental
powers. Already their excellencies have
ordered one Grand Knabe Piano and one
Upright Grand by the same maker. Both
are splendid specimens of the marufact-
urer's work. The instrument will be sent
to Rideau Hall to-day. The cost of the two
instruments, which are of the finest make
will be S1,S00."
Davis Bros have twenty elegant Knabes
in stock. If you want the best, secure one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
STABBED AND LEFT TO DIE.
Tom Jones Found Covered with
Wounds in an Open Lot


Wounds in an Open Lot.
Anegro who gave his name as Tom Jones
was found lying in a pool Of blood, in Frog
town, last night. He was unable to speak
when he was picked up, and was almost I'M
conscious from the loss Of blood. He was
found in an out-of-the-way place below
the Arkwright cotton factory, at
9 o'clock, and was taken to
a house on Lumber street From there he
was brought to the residence of DR.. B. F.
Sheftall, who examined aud dressed the
wounds. The man had four ugly geshes in
his back and on his arm and shoulders. He
said that he did not see the party who
stabbed him until he had turned
to run away. He said that colored man
stabbed him, but he had never seen him be-
fore He thinks that he would recognize
the party il be were TO see him again.
Jones lives in Yamacraw. Dr. Sheftall
said that while the wounds were painful,
they are not likely to prove fatal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
Conover Bros Eianos.

We have just accepted the sale of the
Conover Pianos for the states of Georgia
Florida and South Carolina. The Conover
is truly meritorlous instrument, and we
invite a call and close inspection from mu-
sicians and others. We hold numerou,
testimonials from leading musicians all
over the country, and while a new instru
ment in Savannah, it occupies an enviable
position in northern and western cities
We expect to make the Conover Pianos
hum in this section. Don't forget it.
Davis RrOs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
THE CLAIMS EXAMINATION.
To Begin in Savannah Tomorrow
nrrnr OOn 900 In-rnluad

To Begin in Savannah Tomorrow
over 100000 involved.
W. c. Endcott, Jr., son of Secretary
of War Endicott, of the department OF
justice at Washington, is here acting in be-
half of the government in the examination
Of witnesses as to the claims pending before
the court of claims in cases rejected BY the
southern claims commission. The claims,
aggregating about $500, 600 are for supple:
taken by the federal soldiers during Sher-
mans occupancy of this part of Georgia.
The examination will begin Tuesday and
will probably occupy the entire week
About oIe-half of the claimants are repre-
scented by Isaac Beckett, Esq, of this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
ohickerine Pianos in Big Demand.

1 was in Chickering & Sons warerooms
this week, and in the course Of an inter
view with Mr.. C. Frank Chickering 1 asked
him if they found business good at present
He replied by asking me to look at theil
stock in the warerooms, which, he said
looked as if a cyclone had struck them; Sc
large mad been the retail trade that it hac
almost cleaned out their entire stock in the
last few weeks
Mr.. Chickering reports their wholesale
trade as excellent.-The Music Trade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
Change of Schedule.

Attention is called to the change in the
schedule Of the steamers on the Sea Island
Route One steamer will leave Savannah
every Monday and Thursday at o'clock p
m. for points along the route, instead of Tues
days and Fridays. This is an exceedingly
pleasant route, and close connections are
made at Savannah with steamers to al
points north. Connection is also made al
Brunswick with steamer for Satilla river
and at Fernandina by rail to all points in
Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-09
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by the
News Reporters.

The annual election for directors Of the
National Bank Of Savannah will take place
January s.
The lace spread and shams, ratified Friday
night for the benefit OF the orphan girls Of
st. Mary's home, was won by Mrs. l. A.
McCann.
The Savannah Tribune of yesterday, the
colored organ, devotes over a column to the
subject Of the vacant superior court deputy
clerkship and the cause Of the vacancy.
There were but two arrests by the police
up to midnight, one for drunkenness and
Edward Handy, a colored man, for wife
beating on Reynolds street, near Broughton.
The twentieth anniversary celebration Of
the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Sunday
School Missionary Society, which was
postponed from last Sunday, night will take
place tonight.
There were but three cases in the MAYORS
court yesterday morning. Julius Gay was
fined IS or five days for in erfering with
the working hands at the Ocean Steamship
wharves, and the two sailors, James
Decoste and Walter Parington, were fined
80 or five DAYS each for fighting.