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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-17
THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS.
What He Says About the Savanna
Harbor Improvement.


Harbor Improvement
Hon. r. E. Lester, mayor, received YES.
terday the following letter from Hon.
Thomas M. Norwood, relative to Savannah
harbor:
WARRINGTON, Dec. 10, 1888.
Confirming my telegram of the 10th
inst, beg to add that since that date
have seen the Secretary of War and Gen.
Casey, chief of engineers. | asked the
secretary to send communication to the
committee on rivers and harbors or to the
House OF Representatives recommending
that an appropriation be made for the work
to obtain % feet of water In the Savannah
river and harbor. He referred me to Gen.
Casey. l called on Gen. Casey at once, and
requested HIM to make the recommendation
to the Secretary Of War. He declined.
He reviewed the whole case, and gave his
reasons for declining.
He said in brief, that congress had, at the
last session, all the facts, the engineers re-
port, the estimate Of cost and had refused
to order the work done. The senate had
recognized the work by providing 5000. 600
instead of 80, 900, and the conference COM
mittee had refused to agree to the senate's
amendment so far as it committed the
government to the new work, and had.
thereby, disapproved of the work. With
tneSe 1acuS DeIOre MIN Ten. casey said he
has no authority TO do anything more until
congress shall order the work TO be begun
He explained why he did not send in an
estimate for the new work. IL was because
the engineer department neoer estimates
for any work that is not in progress or that
has not been provided for by congress. He
said it is neither his duty nor his
privilege to advise the Secretary of
War or congress TO enter upon any new
work, but that he would gladly do all in his
power to assist Savannah when authorized
by congress TO act He has done all he is
permitted to do-he has submitted the esti-
mate of costs for the 2S-foot draught under
the direction Of congress, and with that his
authority ceased.
The House comm ittee is unanimous, am
informed, against the 2S-foot project. /
tried during the last session, have tried
this session, to get them to appropriate for
it. The fault may be in me. l may lack
the necessary magnetism There is a
tempting opportunity open to the gentle
man, or gentlemen, who, last spring, pro
tested their ability TO come here and get all
Savannah wants, TO demonstrate their faith
by removing this mountain. / confess my
inability to persuade or coerce the commit
tee, aud will gladly welcome those gentle
man 10 this work.
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ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS.

CENTRAL r. r. AND BANKING Co, OF GEORGIA,
SAVANNAH, GA, Dec. 18th, 1888.
An election for thirteen Directors to manage
the affairs Of this Company for the ensuing
year will be held at the Banking House in Sa-
vannah, MONDAY, the seventh day Of January,
1889. between the hours Of 10 O'Clock A NJ. and
2o'clock p. M. Stockholders and their families
will be passed free over the Companys road to
attend the election from the 4th to the 7th
January, inclusive, and be passed free return
ing from the 9TH to the 10th January inclusive,
on presentation of their stock certificates to
the conductors
T. NJ. CUNNINGHAM Cashier
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WAITING FOR A TOW.
A Dismasted Schooner Sighted Off
TYhAa hv q EiRharnnan

Dismasted Schooner Sighted Off
Tybee by Fisherman.
One of the crew of the Melinda Woods, a
snapper fisherman, which put into port yes
terday, reports that the vessel sighted a
three-masted schooner lying off the Tybee
bar yesterday morning, with her foremost,
flying jib boom and. all headgear gone. The
stranger had her flag set for steamer to
tow her in. The Melinda Woods brought
in catch of 800 snappers, and had short
run from the banks off st. Augustine, hav-
ing turned homeward Saturday night. The
Gertrude Summers brought In 500 snappers,
and the William Fisher 700. The snapper
fishing has been remarkably good the past
week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-17
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.

CENTRAL r. r. AND BANKING Co. OF GEORGIA.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec 9Th 1888. (
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of
this Company will take place at the Banking
House, in Savannah, on FRIDAY, December
21st, at II O'Clock A. M. Stockholders and their
families will be passed free over the Company's
road to the meeting. from the 18th to the 21st,
inclusive, and will be passed free returning
from the 2ist TO the 2srd. inclusive on presen-
tation OF their stock certificates to the con-
dnctors. T. M. CUNNINGHAM. Cashier
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-17
WEDDINGS.

Wedding invitations and cards printed or en-
graved at the shortest notice and in the latest
styles. We carry an extensive and well selected
stock OF fine papers, envelopes and cards es-
pecially for such orders. Samples sent on ap.
piication. MoRSTe NEWS Printing House,
Savannah, Ga.
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DON'T BE DECEIVED.

Ask for ULMER's LIVER coRREcToR,
safe and reliable medicine, and take no other.
have introduced DIR. b. F. ULMER'S LIVER
CoRRECToR in my practice and find that it
gives general satisfaction. The best evidence
Of the estimation in which it is held Is the fact
that persons trying it once invariably return
for another bottle. recommending It at tho
same time to their friends
@. A. PENNY, M. D., Cedar Key, Fla
I have found UIsMER's LIVER CoRRECTOR
70 act like charm in torpid liver, etc
d. o. c. HEERY, M. D., Atlanta, Ga.
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD Co. OFFICE,
MACON, GA. Dec. H. 1898.
Dividend No. 20 OF THREE DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS per share will be paid the stock
holders of this company, on and after the 2ist
inst.
Stockholders receiving their dividends in
Macon will be paid at the Central Georgia Bank
OF this city. Those in Savannah at the Central
Railroad Bank Of that city.
w. s. BRANTLY. Secretary and Treasurer
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STOCKHOLDERS

OF Central Railroad should bear in mind that
they can find hearty welcome during day or
evening. Our stock larger than ever and our
prices always the lowest. Art and Stationery
Departments,
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Walked Off of n Porch.

JEsUP, GA, Dec. 16.-Berrien Hall of
Graham walked Off Of the upper porch of
the Floyd house early this morning, falling
his head and crushing his head and face
badly. He is seriously injured and there is
some doubt as to his recovery.
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NOTICE.

THE MERCHANTS NATL BANK OF SAVANNAH,
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 9. 1888.
The annual election for Directors Of this Bank
viii be held at the Banking House onTUES-
DAY, Jan. 6, 1889, between the hours of 10 and
o'clock. THOS. GADSDEN. Cashier.
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SAVANNAH, FLORIDA AND WESTERN RAILWAY, 4
PAssENoER Dept, SAVANNAH Dec 16, 1888. I
The Sleeping Chr Service between Savannah
and Jacksonville viii be resumed on and after
this date, leaving Savannah at Sp. IN. and ar
irving at Jacksonville at 7:l0 a. IN.
VIM. T. HARDEE, Gen Pass. Agt
c. D. OWENS Traffic Manager
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HORSES.

l will have for sale at Cox's Stable on TUES
DAY MORNING a car of horses. suitable for
carriage and truck work. Among them are a
matched team of blacks and one of roans.
j. W. KING
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A CARD.

The William Matthews published in the
MORNING, NEWS of December IS as forger of
Capt r G. Jennings name, and obtaining a
tub of butter thereby, is not w H. Matthews,
Justice of the Peace. I beg to say to the public
that am not in any way connected with the
affair. Yours respectfully,
w Fl MATTHEW'S
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NOTICE.

The Sixty-fourth Regular Monthly Meeting of
the Railroad Loan Association will be held in
the Supper Room of the Guards Arsenal at 8
O'Clock, sharp. THIS CMonday) EVENING.
BY order of VIM ROGERS, Pres't
II. G. CUNNINGHAM. Sect'y.
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NOTICE.

ALI bills against the British steamship
PECONIC must be presented at our Office
before 10 o'clock NOON THIS DAY. Dec IL, 1858.
or payment will be debarred
RICHARDSON & BARNARD, Agents.
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LAM. Sect'Y.
NOTICE.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 49,. 1888.
A meeting Of the Executive Committee of the
Democratic Party Of Chatham County will be
held at the Court House on TUESDAY, 18th
inst, at p M, to receive the report Of Investi-
eating Committee.
WALTER G. CHARLTON, Chairman
J. #. BROOKS, Secretary
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

HULL.-The friends and acquaintance of
Henry II. Huh and Miss Lucy G. Hull are invited
TO attend the funeral services Of their brother,
AsBURY Hull. at their residence, No. SO Hall
street, THIS AFTERNOON at 3o'ciock
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The President
told Representative John T.. Russell to-day
that he would like very much to go 10 the
dinner Of the Massachusetts, Tariff Reform
League on Dec. %. He win tell him to-
morrow definitely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-17

HEBREW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
The Regular Annual Meeting of the Society
will be held THIS (Monday) EVENING at the
Harmonic Club Room, at O'Clock Election
of officers and business of importance.
By order of the President
NJ. S. BYCK, Secretary
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NOTICE.

By order of the session a congregational meet
ing of the First Presbyterian Church will be
held on TUESDAY EVENING, the 18th, at 8
O'Clock, to receive the report from Presbytery
in reference to the resignation of Pastor. A
full attendance is requested as important bust
ness will be brought before the meeting.
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MEETINGS.

DeKALB LODGE NO. 8, 1. o. D. r.
regular meeting will be held THIS (Monday)
EVENING at 5 O'Clock sun time
The Third Degree will be conferred.
Members of other Lodges and visiting brothers
are cordially invited to attend
By order of R. NJ HICKS. n. G.
JOHN RILEY Secretary
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FHE HIBERIAN SOCIETY

TAITNALL COUNCIL, NO. SS4, A. L. OF III.
Regular meeting THIS (Monday) EVENING
at O'Clock, at Odd Fellows Hall Initiation,
also election of oficers for the ensuing year.
BY order of Commander,
GEO. c. GAILLARD.
JOHN HENDERSON. Sect'v
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LAST NOTICE.

State and County Taxes for 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the tax digest for
1888 Will be closed on TUESDAY. Dec IS. at .
O'Clock p. m, when all unpaid taxes for property,
professions and polls viii be collected by ex-
ecution with COSTS
JAMES J. MCGOWAN
Tax collector Chatham County.
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Weather Indications.

weather Indications.
Special indications for Georgia
KAHN land Eastern Florida Rain, station
Jary temperature, followed Monday
by cooler, southerly winds
The height of the river At Augusta at
7:S3 o'clock a. m. yesterday Augusta time
was 90 feet-a fall OF 8 during the
past twenty-five hours.
Comparison of mean temperature at Savan-
nah. Dec. 16. 1883. and the mean of same day
for fifteen years.
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SLEEPING CARS BETWEEN SAVANNAH
AND JACKsONvILLE.

LUDDEN & BATES S. NJ. H.
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MEDICAL.

T"denotes trace Of rainfall
M. j. WRIGHT. JR., Observer Signal Corps
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Maximum. temperature So 8; minimum tenn
perature 32.9
Observations taken at the same moment
OF time at ell stations.
SAVANNAH. Dec. IL, $3.50 A NJ. city timc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-08
Is spiritualism Insanity?

DR.. McLane Hamilton, in American Magazine.
A mere belief in epirltualism does not affect
the ability to make a last testament or contract,
any more than the acceptance of the miracle OF
the immaculate conception as TRUTH or others
delusion is an insane one. and when 1t is clearly
associated with intellectual perversion Of . NOR
bid type. and Ia what is known to aienists az
insane, that the court must take cognizance and
protect the individual and society. If believer
is mmanded by the spirits 10 do some act OF
violencs-to remove" rs Guitesu expressed it,
certain persons he believed obnoxious; TO COM
NIT some unjust action; or IL he 10 80 weak
minded as to become the prey of designing per-
sons-then his mental state is certainly one re-
curing attention The tolerance of the courts
in regard to popular decisions is. however. to
say the least, remarkable. Some years ago
well-to-do Frenchman named Bonnard died in
the city of New York. He was o firm believer
in the doctrine of metempsychosis, and when
his will was opened it was found that he had
left very large sum to the Society for the Pre-
veuton Of Cruelty to Animals. contest nat
urally followed. but the will Was admitted to
probate. the surrogate holding that the act of
believed his soul would f,d tenement after
his demise in the body possibly, of some canine
waif whion might receive the protection OF the
society in question. While sAvoring of the wis
dom of Solomon-and in legal sense this de-
cision was undoubtedly . logical one-it prob
ably would have been found on careful exam
nation. that the testators delusion vas asso-
ciated With others OF an insane character.
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The Campaign Opened.

Detroit Free Press.
At the Detroit & Milwaukee depot yesterday.
q knot Of waiting passengers were talking poll
ties, when young man, with a Grape band on
bis white hat, came no, and said:
''Whar was Harmasonf Yes, sir, whar was
hsin
what do you meant" asked one.
IL mean that the Republican PARTY nominated
Harmason at Chicago. He lie a good man. Vic
tory will perch upon his banner. Bet you $40
victory will
"Do you mean Harrison2'
"Yes. sir, mean Harrison. Man says don't
mean Harrington lies Good man. Victory
will perch. Can't help IL. Bet you &c.
Aren't you q little OFF, queried one of the
group"
'No, sir. whar' was Cleelandi Good man.
Nominated by exclamation. Victory will perch.
Bet you $40 she will
"Do You mean Clevelandp
Eyes. sir. mean Cleveland. Any man who
says / don't mean Clee.um has got to lick N e!
She's got to perch. Must perch. Bet You $40
she'll perch"
(which side are you on. anyhow asked q
voice.
Eyes, sir. Whar' am II Good man. Victory
bound to perch on me. Must perch. Got to
perch orr
And as policeman led him of he continued:
"Whar am II Rested by exclamation, but
I'll bet the judge victory perches. Can't help
but perch. Shss all tired out and got 10 perch.
'Rah fr Lincoln and McClellan!"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-08
FIGHT WITH LEPERs.
Seventeen Take To the Mountains to Escape
from the Island of Mololkai.

from the Island OF Molokai.
Honolulu Bulletin.
Last Wednesday Captain Larsen, officer Reye
nolis and two policemen from Honolulu. with
S. Wilcox. sheriff of Kauai; G. II. Willis, deputy
sheriff; Ashford Spencer, Auksi. native sheriff
OF WAimea district. and five native policemen
went up TO the valley of Hanapepe. Kauai, 20 ars
rest some native lepers.
Several of the party went to a house whero
the lepers were supposed TO be. while the othersi
went along the stream. The house was found
empty. and the lepers. o man and a woman
were discovered crossing the river. and were
woman. noticing that they were detected. camel
ont into an open space, the man holding gun.
He was ordered by the police party TO drop hin
gun, but he refused. He, with the woman, res
treated. and. reaching the corner OF a house,
opened fire on the posse. Two of the force Wild,
had the lepers covered with their rifles all the
time. returned fire.
Shots were again exchanged. and although tho
calls were close. no one was hit The lepersi
retreated. Two of the force on horseback at
tempted to head them Of Getting another
sight at the fneitives through an open space,
another volley was hred ut distance OF abouu
a mile and half.
Finally Sheriff Wilcox got within speaking
distance OF the man and woman and tried TO PERI
suade them 70 give mp. The sheriff said he did
not want TO kill them, aud they might well
throwing down bis gun, said he would not give
mp. he was not afraid to die. and the sheriff
could shoot him IL he wanted to.
During the conversation the two policemeu'
from Honolulu had succeeded IN getting behinds
the lepers, and, pouncing upon them SUDDENLY
overpowered them. The rife used by the lepers
was . twelveshot Winchester. During thu
firing between the two parties the bullets plowed
MP the soil az the feet Of those aimed az on sew
erai occasions. while some shots passed close ta
their heads The captured woman was
thoroughly terrified. but the man was defiant to-
the last !
The next day the party went to waimsa i'm,
search Of more lepers, but on their arrival there
they found that the people had been warned
and seventeen lepers. veil armed. had escaped
into the mountains. The police got one woman.
who was left behind because she was too feeble
70 follow the others. She confessed that they
bad been warned and that the seventeen were
armed with rifles and pistols, and would Eight to
the bitter end.
A man had also been caught the day before By.
the sheriff, and made the fourth person cap
tured. Three rifles were taken; all Of them were
good. One was marked A. X. The Honolulu
police stood the fire well. but two Kauai polico~
men would not 60 after the FIRST shot.
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How Chimes. History Il Written.


Chinese history lie compiled by q permanent
commission OF accomplished literary men, who
are always at work upon IL. In 1877 an imperial
edict stated that history ought not TO be written
for the Emperors use only and remain shut up
in golden csskets aud marble chambers; IL
ought to be made accessible to all officials, that
they may know the mind Of the Emperors and
the laws of the land From the Chinese stand
point history 10 divided into two parts. one an
exact narrative Of events, the other record of
what the Emperor has said and done This d.
vision originates two sets OF ations-one in
which the officers speak, the other In
which the Emperor Is the spokesman. In
the first the industry of the Bureau
OF History is run in the collection Of facts. but
there Is always a danger that the recorder may
be under - strong court Influence Historical
candor can scarcely find place in reference to
nation OF persons Who have been in conflict
with the court With this exception the array
Of facts thus recorded 10 most valuable. The
edicts published in the second series express the
mind Of the Emperor He IL always man
who has the advantage Of good training. and il
his style il tolerable and he happens TO be fond
Of writing his edicts himself they will all be
transmitted to future times In full The scribes.
who stand writing when he speaks. translate his
spoken words into official phrases, and his opin-
IONS aud decisions will then pass into ofeal his
tory, partly written by himself and partly by
the seribes OF the Cabinet.
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Atlantic City Correspondent Phiiadelphia Times.
A pretty young lady swan from the beach out
to the bar yesterday. Then she returned TO the
stand. Here. In full sight of all the spectators
on shore and all her companions, she lifted her
short skirts a trifs and adjusted the elastic Of
her long stocking. which had become loosensd
with the effort OF swimming. She did this with
the utmost nonchalsnce; yet just imagine the
sensation it would cause If she would perform
this same harmless little toilet act the veran-
da in the presence of the same audience! She
would be cut dead by every woman, and quite
likely requested to leave the hotel. Yet doubt
il anyone beside myself noticed or commented
on the little performance-it is sach an every
day occurrence. Perhaps it was the eminent re-
spectability OF the young lady, who is the
daughter of one of Phiadelphia's most repu-
table business men, that attracted my attention
to her very shapely stockings.
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NEW OWNERSHIP
NEW MANAGEMENT

This Hotel is recognized as being
unsurpassed by any upon the At
jantic coast in appointments for the
comfort and pleasure of its patrons.
1t is situated directly upon the
beach, which is acknowledged to be
the finest in the world. Under the
new ownership and new manage
ment extensive improvements have
been made for the coming season,
and a high standard of excellence
viii be carried out in every depart
ment of the house. The sailing
and fishing fleet will insure ample
accommodation for the guests who
enjoy this sport.
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Cardinal Msnniug's Residence.


Decidedly this Is the age OF old men, Cardi-
nal Manning Is eighty-two, and yet he was equal
to visit to the Irish exhibition at Olympia.
his Emiuence spent some time in inspecting
the newly opened Irish street. inside the main
building. with its display representing womens
industries. A number of bright Irish girls are
engaged as saleswomen. and wear Irish peasant
costumes. His Eminence also paid spscial at
tention to the collection OF new Irish laces
hibited in the central avenue by the committee
for the m maintenance of lace making in Ireland,
and expressed high opinion of the new designs
made at several converts where lace schools are
in operation. How few people in London know
the Cardinal Archbishops palace. which is a
stones throw from che Vauxhall bridge road. 1t
is austere and barrack-liks building without.
II You have an appointment with his Emineuee
you ring the bell and the door 10 opened by
butler. who ushers you through an ascetic hall
into rather grim rsception-chamber, which
seems to be quite repository Of hundreds OF
old theological volumes. covered with the dust
of ages A bust Of the Cardinal and the cruci-
fixes catch the eye at once. but before hou have
had time to look about you door opens and the
Carolina. stalks in, tall and erect, arrayed in q
flowing black robe, with q cardinals hat of red
silk, shaped like a beretta on his his head.
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Paris Dispatch 90 London News.
tragical tale reached us yesterday from
Senegal. Four natives. who were sent by the
Governor to guard the French nag on the newly
snnexsd Alcntras islands, were left there to die
Of starvation, it having teen forgotten to renew
their supplies. In the Senate to-day NJ. Isaac
ssksd whether the story was true. NJ Delaporte
zspiisd that the report was unfortunately but
TOO true. ia October last NJ Genouille. the Gov
ernor. took possession Of the Alcatras islands,
which contained rich deposits OF guapo, but were
uninhabited. Tie natives were to receive sup
plies - the end OF December. but meme were
sent. and about the middle Of January the N
persisted II was only in the middle OF May THAI
. vessel passing the island discovered the bodies
Of the four natives. The Governor Is no longer
IN Office. n. Dslsports concluded BY saying that
an inquiry had been opened. and the govern
ment would not fail in doing its duty.