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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
TOURISTS ON THE WING.

The First of the Florida Tourist Elk
cursions on Its Way South.
After a number of delay the Tourists
Excursion, which started from New York
Thursday morning by the Pennsylvania
railroad, reached Savannah last night
shortly after O'Clock The train had on
board about seventy people, who were APP
parently as well pleased as travellers could
be who are Jogging along through the
country on a go-as-you-please trip from
New York to Florida, and they We're not dis
posed TO grumble at the providential delays
that had attended the excursion. No lives
had been lost, and the delays assisted them
to get acquainted with one another and 50
when the excursion reached Savannah it
was a gOOd-humored and apparently con
tented and happy family.
The excursion was in charge of Mr. S.
W. +. Draper, tourist agent of the Pennsyl-
Vauia Railroad Company. Though not
patriarchal in appearance everybody in the
excursion rather looked up to him as a sort
OF pater famiias. He seemed thoroughly
at ease and patiently listened and attended
to the wants of everybody. His aide
was the chaperone, Mrs. Fannie NJ
Bender, who had under her especial charge
those females who had not male escorts.
She did not seem to have very much to do,
because every unencumbered lady so thor
oughly cared for herself that the offices of "A
duenna were entirely supertluous.
In the party were d. w. Field and wife,
of Brockton, Mass. Mr. Field is a prom-
neut % OF aud shoe man of Brockton. From
the same city were G. r. Washborne and wife.
Among others were DR.. Chabot, a Hoboken
physician, accompanied by his wife;
h.. A. Silan and wife of Boston A. l.. Beck,
wife and sister OF Philadelphia, c. b. Al
ston aud John Reese Newark, \. j. w. IL.
Brown, of the furniture firm of Brown,
Histon q Co., OF Boston, aud j. b. Baily of
Boston
The train stopped here only long enough
for supper. 1t consisted of Pullman coaches.
The excursion is the first of IA series planned
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
and it is expected that they will reach de
gree of popularity that will materially aid
in increasing the tourist travel TO Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
WHAT COMMISSIONER DoRsErr SAYS.

SAVANNAH, Jan. "A, 1855.
Col. Il. d. Walker, Chairman County
Commissioners, Ctty:
DEAR SIR--Y ours 24tb came to hand to-
day just as | was starting to leave the city
for the day. | sent YOU word that | could
not reply until later, but my messenger did
not find you. My recollection accords with
that of Commissioner Estill as to your posi-
ton IN the discussion on Saturday on the
subject of the investigation of the NAL
treatment of Collins and of the conduct of
Chief of Guard Schuman.
cannot quote your language nor have l
any recollection on that point, but / am
quite clear upon this: That in my earnest
ness | turned to you (who was on my lefD
and asked if you, as chairman of the board,
could be Indifferent to the existence Tor re-
puted existence) of such a state of things.
From the beginning of the discussion until
Commissioner Lawton announced himself
willing to vote for the resolution for the
entire board to investigate, there was not a
word uttered in favor of a thorough in
vestigation by the whole board, by any one
but by Commissioner Estill and myself, and
all that was said by the other three mem
bers of the board was in opposition to the
stand we had taken. When the vote was
taken you did not vote, Commissioners
Estill, Lawton and Dorsett voted in the
Affirmative and Commissioner Casey voted
"NOn | sat opposite Commissioner Casey
and watched to see how he voted, with the
above result.
You certainly cannot forget that there was
a disposition to blame Commissioners Estill
and myself for not asking for a meeting to
consider these matters and our reply was
that we had hoped that the move would
originate with the Chain-Gang Committee.
At one time it looked like the desired action
would not be taken, but an impression
seemed to be made upon the board by the
reference made by me to other reports of
outrageous conduct by employees of
the chain-gang: such as the
wantOn shooting of negro-the
whipping of another convict, white Grip
pie, continued drunkenness and other things
not necessary TO detail here. felt that 1t
was our duty TO inquire into these matters,
and either disprove them or take steps to
set our seal of disapproval upon them and
to prevent their recurrence, and that the
retention in the service of any emplDye or
employees who had been the cause, directly
or indirectly, of such crimes against law
and humanity should be inquired into.
In taking this position, it seemed 20 me
that ! was seeking 10 protect the good name
of the Commissioners. but it appeared to be
construed as reflection upon the commit
tee and received no support in the discussion
except from Commissioner Estill
! regret exceedingly that any difference
should arise upon any subject of such vital
importance i'll the board, but cannot but
feel that in this matter there was not
shown willingness to have apparent wrong
doing Investigated and punished if found to
be true. Yours respectfully,
{. H. DoRsETT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS.
LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.

Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters - Yesterdays Happenings
Told in Brief Paragraphs-Pickings at
Police Headquarters.
Two Migrants, John Coffee and John
Williams, viii be disposed Of by the Mayor
this morning.
Stephen Hynes will answer before the
Mayor this morning for the larceny Of a
coat from A. Robinson.
The committee which is seeking a site for
the government building IS not idle. 1t Is
showing commendable activity.
The wedding of Dr. Nichols to Miss Dale
was the first ceremony of that kind III the
Independent Presbyterian church since that
church was repaired.
Mr. George o. Hussey will conduct the
young mems meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms tomorrow
evening at ; o'clock All young men are
cordially invited TO be present.
A petition was circulated yesterday
among the congregation Of Christ Church
favorng the sale Of that church to the gov
eminent for a site for the government build
ing. 1t was quite generally signed.
The new organ for the Independent
Presbyterian church was shipped from
Boston on Thursday 1t will be in position
in "A short time and will probably be the
finest instrument Of the kind in the South.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
ON RAIL AND CROssTIE.
Local and General Gossip in Railway
Circles.

Circles
The Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf
railroad will soon begin the erection of shops
at Springfield, Mo
The Kansas City, Memphis and Birming
ham Railroad Company Is locating branch
line at Coal Greek, Ala, to extend to the
DeBardeleben coal mines. -
Seven thousand and sixty-six dollars of
first preferred income bonds of the Charles
ton and Savannah Railway Company were
sold in Charleston Thursday at 3jc. on the
dollar.
There are now 100000 of the Kershaw
county bonds of the Three C's road held by
Charleston capitalists. The management
of the road will make every effort to have
the line completed to the Ohio river from
Charleston bv the opening of the next year.
The surveyors of the Murphy and Chat
tanOoga railroad, which when completed
will open new line from Ashevlle, n. c.,
to the West, have gotten as far as Harrison,
twelve miles atOye Chattanooga, on the
Tennessee river. They are progressing
rapidly since leaving White Oak mountain,
through which they have run a bee line
eight miles long, with a grade of sixty feet.
The right of way is being donated as fast as
the line is located A full corps of engineers
are at work.
The case of the Nashville, Chattanooga
and st. Louis railway vs. the State of Ala
bama, which is pending in the Supreme
Court, will be argued and submitted dur
ing next week This is the case in
volving the conStitutonality of what is
known as the ''colorblind law A case in
volving the Constitutiouality of The law re
quiring locomotive engineers to take out
license was decided adversely to the rail
roads, and is now pending in the Supreme
Court Of the United States, where decision
will be reached soon.
The Birmingham Herald, writing up the
travel to Florida from tho West. says:
Notwithstanding the multitudss That have
gone to California this winter, there is a
large increase of pleasure-seeker5 going to
Florida also. The Louisville and Nashville
is doing better Southern resort business
this winter than ever before, and in
anticipation of sharp competition from
the California bound lines have equipped
their entire system of roads with the finest
Pullnau buffet sleeping cars, which run
| through on very fast time, especially be
tween st. Louis and points in the Southeast,
including Jacksonville, Fla.
The Savannah, Florida and Western Rail
| road, the Jacksonville Times Union says,
seems to have Il regular freight blockade in
Jacksonville, in consequence of which every
side track in the company's yard, and ex-
tending us far out as the Three Nile Branch,
is full of loaded freight cars. This neceSsi-
tates the keeping by the company of very
large force of special policemen, who patrol
| the entire line, night and day, for the pur-
pose of protecting the freight from the raw
ages of tramps and thieves Large num-
bers of laborers are also kept constantly at
work unloading the cars at the depot and
on the platforms. but this does not seem
sufficient TO break the blockade, though the
officers are able to keep the merchants well
supplied
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
For Men Only.

Though even the ladies may read with
profit. It's the same old story-the old, old
tune varied by being played in another
string, Age, however, neUer robs good
thing of It's merit. We are supplying our
Tailor made Clothing and perfect fitting
Overcoats right along. We do not claim to
be public benetactors. The smallness of
our profits border on TO philanthropy,
though. We are not exactly sticking TO
marked prices. Prudence and Foresight
are the wonder-workers. We don't want to
carry over winter stock. We've said this
before, hat never with greater emphasis. If
you war; a business OF dress suit, or part of
a suit or any one single garment don't miss
us. We are in that humor now that takes
kindly to a customer without much regard
for profit We rather send out goods at
cost than have any left 10 pack up for an
other season. OF course we want to make
expenses, but zee ,con't lose any reasonable
oppoHuniiytO SELL We expect visits from
all who desire TO see how much they can
purchase for very little money. The Big
Golden Arm swings over many a bargaini
and 1873 Rroughton street
SIMON MITCHELL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
They Did Not Get All.

Notwithstanding the very liberal patron
age extended us during the Christmas Holt
days, our stock was by no means deprived
OF all of its many attractive features, and
we can still offer complete and elaborate
display of goods. Those furnishing or con-
templating the purchase of articles for
household use or decorative or ornamental
purposes can be suited fully and satisfacto-
rily-fne Sterling Silver and Plated Wares,
Bronzes, Clocks, etc. For wedding presents
we have an endless variety of handsome and
valuable articles to select from, and can
give equal satisfaction with any house in
this country. Our prices are always reason
able, and there can never be any question
as to quality. 4 nice assortment Of the
noted Lemaire Opera Glasses. Gold Headed
Canes, Fine Jewelry, Diamonds and other
rare and precious Stones in all styles of set
ting, or reset to order to please the pur-
chasers taste The most unique and catchy
designs in Jewelry can always be found i'll
our stock, and we do not exaggerate when
we say that no larger or more diversified
stock can be found anywhere We make a
speciality of ladies' and gentlemen's fine
Watches, and offer large and varied as
sortment from which to select We are
always pleased to receive visits from the
public, whether DESTROYS of purchasing or
merely inspecting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
NOTES ALONG THE RIVER.
Happenings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharves.

Henry Holdgson and Jacob Sarson, two
Norwegian sailors, who were fined and i'm
prisoned on Monday for assauIting Engi-
neer Humphrey, of the steamship Storra
Lee, have been released, their innocence
having been established, Two other sailors
have been arrested for the assault.
Messrs. Strachan & Co cleared yesterday
the Norwegian bark Gyller for Barcelona,
with $50 bales of upland cotton, weighing
$40, 1856 pounds, valued at $50 $50, and $50
pieces pitch pine lumber, measuring Is, 16l
feet, valued at 1923 21, and . 400 white oak
slaves, valued at $500 Total valuation of
cargo, $62, 01S %.
The steam yacht Thyra, Capt G. l..
Rulon, from New York via Moorehead City.
n. c.. and Charleston, arrived at Taggart's
coal wharves last evening. She is on her
way TO jacksonville, Fla Sheis owned by Mr.
G. \. Beck, of Poughkeepsie, n. y. and is
81 feet long, II feet beam and : feet draught.
she is fitted with compound cOndensing
engines, and is capable of a speed of fifteen
knots an hour.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28

The moon will rise totally eclipsed at . %
o'clock, and hence it can be but family seen
as a dull red dis; until it begins TO leave the
shadow at b. II IN. IL sec, The moon Will
rise q 50 north OF the east point of the
horizon. The shadows Of the trees cast by
the setting sun viii point 10 that part OF the
eastern horizon where the moon viii rise.
The first contact will occur on the moons
eastern limit 93' from the north, and the last
contact on the western limit "a from the
north.
II IS scarcely necessary to say that a lunar
eclipse is caused by the moon passing
through the earth's shadow, and that it can
occur only at full moon The shadow Of
the earth projected by the sun extends to
more than three times the distance Of the
moon from us, and sometimes tire lunar orb
in its monthly journey around the earth
passes through this dark shadow and is in
part or wholly ob,cwed from view.
Ecllpses are of great importance 10 the
scientific world, and as the moon peeps
| above the horizon tonight she will be
stared in the face by thousands Of curious
eyes and saluted by hundreds Of telescopes.
In this State arrangements for observing
this eclipse have been made at the State
University, at Mercer University, Emory
College, at Columbus and also in this city.
As the eclipse occurs in the early evening
fine opportunity will be afforded for OBJ
serving it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
ThePeOpIe'SWa
ADVERTISING AT ONE CENT A
WORD FOR EACH INSERTION.

To enable the readers of the MORNING NEWS
to advertise at mere nominal figure a rate
of ONE CENT WORD was established
about eighteen months ago for advertisements
inserted in the Cheap Column. This column
has been well patronized and is now a popular
feature Of the paper There are many people,
however, who would avail themselves Of the
advantages offered by advertising, but they do
not because they do not or think they do not,
know how to write an advertisement. To
meet this difficulty the MORNING NEWS takes
this method Of informing advertisers who de-
sire to use the Cheap Column that there are
clerks in the Office from A. NJ to 10 p. NJ.
who will write up advertisements in proper
form The Cheap Column is open to any un.
objectionable advertisement, thus giving bust.
ness men, as we'll as the transient advertiser.
the advantages of presenting their announce.
ments 10 the public at a small cost
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
The Old Cemetery.

There was no business transacted in the
Superior Court yesterday. The big Lamar
case in the United States Court seemed to
absorb what there was in the court line.
The Superior Court will open this morning,
however, when the cemetery case will
DO settled. The hearing Of evidence
was concluded Wednesday, and the defend
ants the Mayor and Aldermen Of the city
moved to have the petition for the injuHc-
ton dismissed. Argument upon this will
be heard this morning. The attorneys rep
resenting the city and county claim that no
evidence has been introduced showing that
any part OF the old cemetery ever belonged
70 Christ Church or its vestry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
THE CORoNER's INQUEST.
ury. without consultation, retl
{ charging Johnson with the
THE Coroner al once lssu
DELAYED BY A WRECK.

Eleven Cars of a Freight Train Piled
UP in a Heap at Pulaski.
The Atlanta mail ON the Central Railroad,
due here at Cos o'clock yesterday morning,
was five hours late and did not arrive until
after II o'clock. The delay was caused by
a wreck at Pulaski, l75 miles west of Sa-
vsnnah. ~ broken "fangen derailed eleven
cars of the south-bound freight, which pa sed
Pulaski at O'Clock Thursday night. The
track was torn up for some distance and all
travel was blocked that night. Master OF
Train Service Norman had the wrockiug
crews at work in an hour after the accident
occurred. Yesterday the track was cleared
and trains went through on time No
one was hurt The Augusta sleeper was
brought down from MIllen on the "Shoo-
fv.n The wrecked train left Macon thirty
minutes late and was running to make up
lost time when the accident occurred. The
cars were loaded with cotton seed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
STABBED IN THE BACK.
"BENNrE" BITCH DIES FROM FOUR
KNIFE WOUNDS.

His Assanant, a Young Negro Boy
Held by the Coroner for Murder
Fatal Ending Of Street Fight Be-
tween Two Boys-Wounds That
We're Thought to be Slight Cause
Death.
Elijah B. Bitch, better known as Ben
ME- a l6-year-old son Of +. NJ. Bitch
patekeeper at the Central railroad cotton
ward. died Yesterday morning from knife
stab bv William johnson, young negro
boy about the same age, in street fight
Tuesday afternoon.
The stabbing took place at Montgomery
and Berrien streets A crowd OF boys was
collected there and young Bitch and the
negro boy, johnson, got into quarrel
about some trivial thing. The negro
picked up stone and hurled it at "Benne
as the boys called him, hitting HIM in the
hack. "Bennie" ran and johnson after
him, striking at him all the time
STUMBLED AND FELL.
They had not gone far when Bonnie fell
by the side OF a tree box, and the negro
jumped upon him and began stabbng him.
As be fell Benuie' cried out, He has cut
me A crowd collected, and the boys were
separated The negro boy had an iron TO
hacco knife in his hand, which he dropped
as be was pulled Off from his victim
Marion Edwards, who keeps a grocery
at the corner of Montgomery and Berren
streets, carried young Bitch into his store
and kept him there until tue police arrived,
and then sent him to his home, No. IA
Montgomery street.
THE NEGRO ARRESTED.
Policeman Floyd arrested johnson and
took him 10 the barracks. The next morn
ing be was brought ont in Pohce Court and
the Mayor turned him over TO the Graisi
Jury. Young Bitch was unable TO appear
in Court. but his wounds did not look TO be
serious and it was thought that he would
recover IN a day or two. Thursday he was
unable to move, and he died Yesterday
morning. Dr. Becker who attended him,
said that his death was caused by the severe
shock to his nervous system.
THE FATAL WOUNDS.
There were four wounds in the bows back,
one Of them about an inch and a half, near
the spine, nearly touching vital spot.
johnson told the officer on his way to the
barracks that he did the stabbing. TO
make ;ure that lac was the one who did it
the officer carried him to the wounded boy 5
house and Bonnie identified him As the
one VINO struck him.
Coroner Dixon was notified Of
"Bennie's' death, aud an inquest was held
in the afternoon A number of witnesses
We're examined among them Marion
Edwards. Clarence Sanders, VINO saw the
stabnug. Policeman Floyd, the dead bOys
father and DR. Becker, the attending ply
Aiclan.
THE CORONER'S INQUEST.
The jury. without consultation, returned
verdict charging Johnson with the boys
murder The Coroner at once issued a
commitment, and the young murderer is
now N Jail to await the action Of the grand
jury.
Young Bitch will be buried at II o'clock
this morning The fun raj will take place
from his fathers home, No. AZ Montgomery
street, near Hall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
WHERE WE WORSHIP.
Programme of Services in the City
Churches Sunday.

Programme of Services in the City
Churches Sunday.
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
Ascension--W S. Bowman, d. d., pastor.
Divine service tomorrow at II a. IN. and
7:30 y. m. and on Wednesday at p m
CatechumcnS meet at $50 a. IN. Sabbath
school at $50 p. m. All are invited
First Presbyterian Church, Monterey
square, corner Bull and Taylor streets, Rev.
j. w. Rogan, pastor.-Preaching by the
pastor at II a. M and 7:30 p. M. Chris
tian Culture Society at Up. m Public
cordially invited TO all the services.
First Baptist Church, Chippewa square,
Rev. j. f. l.. Holmes, d. D., pastor. -
Hours of worship, II a. m, 7:3O D. III.
Preaching by the pastor Young mems
prayer meeting at 10 m. Sunday school
at $3.50 p. m. PRAYER meeting and lecture
Wednesday evening at S O'Clock Strangers
cordially invited
SeamenS Bethel, SO Bay street, Rev. ]. l..
Gilmore, chaplain.-Dlvine service at $3.50
p. m, conducted bv Rev T. II. Crumpler.
Young Mems Christian Association
Young mems meeting at 5 o'clock, con
Quoted by Mr. George O. Hussey. Bible
class on Friday evening at s:3O subject,
The Second Coming OF Christ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
THE REBATE ON BAGGING.
II Goes to the Exporter and Not to
the Planter.

II Goes to the Exporter and Not to
the Planter.
At the close Of the last summer there was
good deal of interest manifested in the
''rebate on cotton bagging," which was
allowed by an act of Congress. There was
also some discussion as to whether the
manufactures, the producer Of the cotton,
or the cotton exporter was equitably en-
titled TO the rebate. 1T appears, however,
that it is TO 80 to the exporter.
Since the summer there have been quite a
number Of applications made for this re
bate. To entitle any applicant to the re
bate there must be first a very rigid exami-
nation into the merits of the case None
of the claims have been settled yet There
is a difference of opinion as TO the amount
TINT should be paid.
The merits of the respective claims be
tween manufactures. planter and exporter
have been fully given in the MORNING
NEWS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-28
BARRIERS GO TOLAW-
One of Them Sues His Neighbor
Libel, but Fails to Prove His Ca

One of Them Sues His Neighbor for
Libel, but Fails to Prove His Case.
Justice Molina had a somewhat amusing
case in his court yesterday. 1t was a libel
suit, in which Jack Habersham was the
prosecutor and Miller +. Gibson, q rival
barber, the defendant. Gibson published a
card several DAYS ago in which there were
some statements that HabeFsham did not
ike. He considered them hbelouS and be-
gan action against Gibson, The diff
Guilty he had was in proving that
Gibson was the author of the card. That
he failed to do, and the suit was dismissed.
The case was a lively one for the BARRIERS.
and they were out in full force. During the
time it was ON trial Justice Moinas court
room looked rs though all the BARRIERS i'm the
city were on strike and had met there.
How the rivals will settle their differences
now that they have failed to do so in court,
remains to be seen.