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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
TYBnE,s GALA DAY.
The Programme of ro.Day's Events
Comp. ete-Ihe Races.

To-day promises to be big day at Tybee.
The entries for the beach races have closed
and a complete programme was made up
yesterday for the days events. The run
ming races will take place in the forenoon,
and this afternoon the principal events will
come off. Tho railroad company has made
preparations to carry big
crowd aud the hotels are prepared to &C
commodate it. To-day's sports viii be the
inauguration of a series of gala days TO fol-
low during this and next month. The re-
gatta and swimming races are also exciting
q good deal Of interest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09

The greatest boon ever conferred on
smokers came in the shape Of the "Grand
Republic" Cigarros and Buffos. They COM
bire both Mint and economy. Sold by all
first.class dealers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Summer Tariff.

The adoption of summer tariff at the
Harnett House. below what has heretofore
been the rule at that excellent hotel, is sure
to be productive of satisfactory results, and
indicates the wisdom of the management.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Funeral OF Mrs. Louisa Porter,

The remains Of Mrs. Louisa Porter
arrived from Clarksville Yesterday morn
ing at $40 o'clock on General Manager
Belknaps private car, and were conveyed
TO Laurel Grove cemetery. where the inter
ment took place, at 9;30 O'clock. In tie
presence of large number Of friends and
relatives. Rev. DR.. Arson conducted the
funeral service, assisted by Rev. A. f.
DeCamr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09

If you are in the gals of bitterness and
the bonds of iniquity, and want to reach
the arcadian land, smoke Grand Repub-
lie" Cigarros and Buffos. 1t is the only
route for the dreamer's paradise. Sold by
all first-class dealers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Let Them Severely Alone,

OF the two IL would DO wiser TO let the
teeth 60 unbrushed than to use some OF the
articles allege IN beautify and preserve
them. SOZODONT has done much to
drive these toJOh descroyors from the field.
Lot tde" severely alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09

1t is good to be rich, but it is better to be
healthy. Smoke ''Grand Republic" Buffos
and give up tho deadly paper cigarettes
Sold by all first-class dealers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09

Ladies' and Children's Wigwams
Going like hot cakes at A. s. Nichols, lbs
Broughton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09

An old smoker says that man who
would pay cents for any other cigar than
the "Grand Republic" Cigarro ought to be
bored for the simples. So say we. Sold by
all first-class dealers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Shoe Fly.

A good Fly Fan is household necessity,
and can be procured from Crockery House
of James S. Silva.
A large stock Of Water Coolers and other
summer goods
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Ladies' OxfOrCs.

Another lot of those fine French Kid
Oxfords, price So, at A. s, Nichols, 12s
Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Pianos.
Bottom Out of Straw Hats.

have concluded to close my entire linz
of Straw Goods. Call early at A. s.
Nichols, 1913 Broughton street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Lawn Tennis Shoes.

A large supply just IN at A. s. Nichols,
1913 Broughton street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09
Alter Thraa Years

Ts denotes trace OF rainfall
@. n. SALISBURY, Observer Signal Corps
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-09

T'Indicates trace. tInches. and hundredths.
Observations taken at the some moment
OF time at all stations.
SAVANNAH. Aug. 3, 6:35 A. H.. city TINA
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
SHORT rELEGRAMs.

ST. PAUL. MINI, January 2:.-A mis-.
cellaneous assortment Of black eyes and
broken noses resulted from an attempt OF
several young men to break up on
American Gospel Army meeting las,
night. They provoked the row by guy
Ing the speakers and succeeded In getting
as good as they sent. A policeman put
an end to the decidedly animated pro.
ceedings by arresting the ringleaden.
NEW YORK. January s7.-The pastor
Of the Congregational church In Battle
Creek, Mich, Rev. Theodore w. Haven,
has been missing since January IL. His
health being somewhat impaired by over.
work, induced him to send In his resig-
nation. This his church refused to &C.
cept, and instead voted him q three
months leave of absence. The night Of
January 10th he remained at the St. Denis
Hotel, in this city, leaving the next day,
since which time bis friends have been
unable to find any trace Of him.
PARIS, January a7.-The Figaro has
advices from Dunkirk that mutiny pre-
walls on the British ship Annie NJ. Law,
Captain Proul, which left Philadelphia
December ss, and which Is now of that
place. Signals for assistance were made
BY the ship, but the weather Is 80 heavy
that it is impossible to board her.
Ell PAso, TEX, January 27.-A dis
patch from chihuahua says force of
American troops who have been securing
the country southwest Of chihuahua In
quest of the Mapula train robbers have
come in with another robber. making
three captured The dispatch states that
in the robbers possession were found
four Of the horses on which the bandits
escaped and quite sum Of money, some
in original Wells s-Fargo packages.
posTDAM, January 2Z-To.day was
the twenty.ninth anniversary OF the
birthday of Prince William, aud he was
appointed major.general and com
mander of the Second brigade OF the In
fantry guards.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
Narrow Escape From Death.

PHILADELPHIA, January 27.-The rec.
tor OF the Protestant Episcopal church
of the Holy Apostles, accompanied by
the Rev. VIM. \. McVickar, d. D., rector
of Holy Trinity church, and the Rev. DR..
Phillips Brooks of Boston, together with
Miss McVickar, sister of DR.. McVickar,
started last evening in carriage to at
tend the dedication of the chapel of the
Holy Comforter, at Twenty-seyenth and
Wharton streets. The carriage was
driven by William Wernold. While
crossing the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks
at Gray's Ferry, near the arsenal, the rear
part Of the carriage was struck BY an en-
gine. The latter was going at slow
rate of speed at the time, but
the force OF the collision was sufiici-
ent to throw the driver from his seat,
while the occupants of the carriage
managed to escape uninjured. The driv.
er received injuries about the head, and
was removed to his home In a patrol
wagon. The carriage was demolished.
The delay in the arrival OF the party at
the chapel caused some alarm, and car
riage was sent In search Of them. The
searchers found the distinguished clergy
men by the railroads tracks, they havir 8
Just been extricated from the wreck. AT.
ter looking TO the safety OF the injured
driver, the party proceeded TO the chapel,
and the dedicatory services were carried
on.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
DIR. MANSIONS FUNERAL.
Touching Tributes to His Memor

f00chthB AttHuteS 70 Ab Memofy.
The funeral Of the late Dr.. Otis F
Manson took place yesterday from Cen
tenary Methodist church, at $50 o'clock
be sacred edihce was crowded, and the
floral tributes abundant and handsome
The active pall.bearers were Messrs.
John Pope, DR.. T. J. Moore, John F
Mayer, Z. NJ. Alfriend, G. v. Branch,
r. A. Brock, DR.. H. NJ. Taylor, Dr.
Jacob Michaux, Dr. r. A. Lewis, DR..
J. E. Cabell, Jr. Honorary: Messrs.
Lewis Ginter, J. F. Allen, DR.. Hunter
MCGUIRE, Colonel w. II. Palmer, Captain
c. r. Skinker, Captain james Peasants
DR.. John Mahoney,. William J. Royal,
Drs. l.. 3. Edwards, G. s. Mills, John
Knox, George Ross, G. A. Bryce.
AS has been stated, DR.. Manson was
the physician In charge Of Messrs. Allen
& Ginters establishment, and by his
tender care and attention to the em.
ployes, while sick, endeared himself to
them. AS mark of their esteem they
united In sending many beautiful ano ele-
CANT floral designs from the different de-
partments of the establishment as follows
The cigarette makers and packers un.
der Mr.. Charles Burgdorf, "scroll !"
Mr.. William H. Walker, lyre;" Mr.. Ed
Kemplen, anchor" Mr. F. !. Grace
"resi;" H. B. Angle. wreath" F. B.
Traylor, WREATH" Mrs. Matthews
" floral horseshoe"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
LOCAL NOTES.

Yesterday about 1s o'clock horse be.
longing to cOlored cOuntryman slipped
on the fee at the corner of Cary and
Eighteenth streets, Cash Corner, and
broke his leg. The horse was subse'
quently killed.
Complaint was made yesterday thai
boys built dangerous bonhres In rear oi
Charles V. Belvin's furniture factory. A
policeman stopped the practice and II
will not be persisted In again.
The skating on the New Reservoir
Lake and in other parts of the city was
first-class yesterday, and from present
indications will remain so for several
days to come,
The Black Thorn continues to drew
finc houses at the Broad-street Opera
House To day Is the last time any one
has chance to see and hear Sullivan In
his Irish criticisms and dancing.
John L. Drumheller, who shot and
killed John Doherty last Sunday morn.
ing, will be before the Police Court this
morning The evidence 10 the case has
been fully reported. His counsel Is Mr.
Charles V. Meredith.
Register Of the Land Office W. r.
Gaines has made all his appointments OF
Capitol police. The names Of the ap-
pointees could not be obtained yesterday
evening.
Among the marriage licenses issued
in Washington yesterday was one TO
Lorenzo A. Sadler and Theresa NJ. Hart
ken OF Richmond, Va
One marriage license was issued by
Clerk Waddill of Henrico County Court
yesterday. The happy parties, who were
married last night, were Charles +. Alley
and Annie v Perkins.
is Benson has been appointed post
master at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover
county, Va. Joseph Kyle, at Kyle, Bote'
tourt county, Va.
Assistant Secretary Adee is acting ss
Secretary of State in the absence OF both
Secretaries Bayard and Rives.
Captain Evans, naval secretary OF the
lighthouse board, has left Washington FOL
the purpose OF inspecting the lignt sta
tions In Florida and other Southern
States.
The Pittsburg Steel Casting Company
has notified the Navy Department OF the
readiness OF the company to submit the
new steel gun TO the preliminary tests oil
the Government experts.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr
Otway 8. Allen to Miss Mary Mcdonald,
daughter of Adtutant. General McDon'
aid, at st. PauPs church, Wednesday
evening, February lst, at o'clock.
Cards are out for the marriage OF Mr,
Mann Page to Miss Kate Chandler Crane
at ST. Johns church, Elizabeth, n. j.
Wednesday afternoon, February 9Th, at
5:SO o'clock.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
THE NEW ENGLAND SNOW STORM.
Worst seen In that Section of Country FOL
Years.

BrDDEFoRD, ME-. January 27.-The
snow blockade here has not been equalled
since 1886. From 4 O'Clock yesterday
morning until O'Clock last night no
trains passed through here on the West
ern Division. At 0 O'Clock last night
seven passenger trains and one freight
were bIockaded within mile OF this city
on boh divisions of the Boston and
Maine Railroad. The tracks on the East
ern Division are clearer, and, had 1t not
been for the mishap of yesterday after.
noon, all trains would have been able to
get through to their destination. When
train No. Q, due here at ll:20, started 10
leave Biddeford Station, the train got
stuck in drift near Saco River Bridge,
and in trying to get clear the rear trucks
OF the baggage car left the rails. The
Portland wrecking train arrived at y
o'clock last night Meanwhile two other
through trains came in. followed by a
freight All four trains are now waiting.
A large crew of men worked for three
hours before the train could make any
headway. Passengers of all the delayed
trains were provided with provisions by
the railroad company, and at Old Or
chard they we're taken to the hotels
where many Of the lady passengers are
now quartcred At midnight last night
it was still showing. Two trains for
Portland have passed here on the Wes'
tern Division.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
Police Notes.

In the Police Court yesterday Thomas
Taylor, a hard-up negro, was sent to Jail
for fifteen days, where he will be boarded
free. Taylor attempted to raise money
by hypothecating iron belonging to the
Richmond and Danville Railroad.
Robert Lee (colored) was arraigned on
the charge of stealing caddy OF Louisa
sun cured manufactured tobacco. There
being doubts that he intended chewing
so much tobacco himself, and witnesses
needed not being present, the hearing OF
the case was continued until to-day.
Two tramps were committed in default
of surety, and several drunken men con-
tributed $2 and costs to the city's
treasury.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
LATEST EVENTS or INTEREST At
HONE AND ABROAD.

Cougresslonal Procsedings-The New En-
slaud snow storm-Disastrous E6set'
Of the Cold In the Northwssf-short Tel
srrsms-Torsien Nsws--&c.
WARRINGTON, D. c., January a7.-
In the House today Mr. Burnes re
ported the Little deficiency bill, with the
Senate amendments, which was approved
and the bill was then passed.
A large number OF private bills were
then introduced and placed on the cal
endar.
Mr.. Matson made an adverse report on
the bill to grant increase OF pension to
David Reno.
Mr.. Lanham demanded the previous
question on the passage OF the bill refer
ring the claim OF the owners of the
steamer J. n. Burton to the Court OF
Claims, the amendments made in Com
mittee of the Whole last Friday having
been adopted.
Mr.. Breckinridge of Kentucky moved
its reference to the judiciary Committee
and the ayes and noes were ordered.
The motion was lost, and the bill was
passed by vote Of 131 to 02.
The House then went into Committee
OF the Whole, Mr.. Hatch in The chair, fol
the consideration of bills on the private
calendar.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
A LUNAR ECLIPSE.
Which viii BE Visible in Richmond Thil
Evening.


A total eclipse OF the moon, visible In
this city takes place this evening. Al
this somewhat rare phenomenon can
take place only the period Of full
moon, the splendor OF the silvery orb o.
II emerees from the earth's shadow will
be enhanced II the sky Is clear. In Iu'
mar eclipse the earth Is the shadow. cast
ing body aud the moon is tho screen upon
which our planet demonstrates ita
sphericity.
The moon will enter the penumbra at
$50 and the shadow little before sun
set, but her total obscuraucn will Dot be
perceptible until 633 Then she must
cross darkened area much greater than
her own diameter. Consequently, the
totality Of the eclipse will begin At 6:SS
and last until I'll, when the eastern edge
OF the moon will be seen family illumi-
mated, then assuming the Crescent phase
OF the new moon; and at eleven miputes
past s her disk will have entirely
emerged from the shadow. She will leave
the penumbra at Ola.
The most beautiful part OF the phenom'
enon, il seen with telescope, is before
totality begins, when the moon Is grow
Ing more and more obscured by the earths
penumbra-the partial shadow on the ex.
terror of its perfect shadow. The umbra,
or perfect shadow, itself, however, is
family Illuminated, and exhibits grada.
tion of color well described by Herschel
as "bluish, or even (by contrssO green.
ish, toward the borders OF a space OF
about four or five seconds of ap-
parent angular breadth inward,
thence passing, by decIicate but rapid
gradation, through rose red 10 a fiery or
copper colored glow, like that of dull red
hot iron." AS the eclipse proceeds, this
glow overspreads the moons airless and
arid surface, revealing TO the telescope
and waterless "sess" $50 called), the great
sunken craters, and the mountain peaks
OF our lifeless satellite.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE.
VISIT OF A GOVERNMENT DELE0A.
7ION TO A SOUTHERN FIRM.

The Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works Inspected by a Congressional
Committee-They are Surprised AZ What
the South Can Do.
Yesterday United States Senators
Butler OF South Carolina, Gray of Della
ware, Daniel of Virginia, Representa-.
tives W. II. F. Lee and George u. Wise
of Virginia, Commodore George Melville
United States Navy; Messrs. Charles h.
DeNalin, Chief Engineer United States
Navy and Theodore Nelson. Chief Con-
siructor United States Navy, arrived In
the city from Washington to make q
tour Of inspection Of the Richmond Loco
motive and Machine Works formerly
the Tanner g. Delaney Engine Company
They were due here on the fast mail
train from Washington at 2:4S pm, but
on account OF an hours delay did not
arrive until nearly 4 o'clock. lmme'
diately on arrival, however, they pro-
ceeded to the works and made thorough
and satisfactory visit throughout the
establishment.
The object of this visit was to see from
actual observation the capacities and Ia
cilities of this company. MIR. William IL
Trigg, the president of the company has,
for some time past, been endeavoring to gel
contracts from the government for the ma
chinery and boilers of United States men
of.war. To this end Mr.. Trigg and Mr
W. Simpkin, superintendent OF the
works went Washington TO urge upon
Congress what this Southern enterprise
could do. The visit of these gentlemen
resulted, and they were astonished to
flnd locomotive works, second to none in
tie country, located right here in Rich
mOnd.
The effect Of this visit will, no doubt,
be 10 open the eyes of Congress to South
ern enterprise, and secure for this essen
tially Virginia institution some valuable
contracts Should it turn out so, it will
be important move for Virginia, the
South, and the company.
Last evening the visitors were enter
,ained at Mr.. Trigg's hospiiable home
All West franklin street, where Com
modore Melville entertained them with
graphic accounts of his experiences in
the celebrated Greely expedition to the
North Pole. They will return at
O'Clock this evening, most fav0rably i'm
pressed with their brief visit to the
CAPITAL of the Old Dominion.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
Ambulance Calls.

Yesterday evening, between two and
three O'Clock, an accident occurred which
resulted in the injury of little son OF
Mr.. Mike Welsh, groceryman OF Rock
etts. Mr. WeIsh's wagon, driven oy a
negro boy, had in 1t barrel of molasses
and his two little boys. Near the First
market, on Main street, the horse slipped
and fell, breaking both shafts OF the
wagon, and throwing the two little boys
and the barrel OF molasses to the ground.
One of the boys was right badly hurt on
his left side and leg. He was taken into
the First police-slation and the ambu'
lance summoned. he was then taken
home, where he ia doing well.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
A Sign Of Peace.

ST. PETERSBURG. January 27.-The
Grashdanin (the official organ Of the
governmenU says that at the court ball
last evening General Won Schweinitz, the
German ambassador, was seated at the
imperial supper table on the Czarina's 3
right, while Chakir Pacha, the Turkish
ambassador, had the seat on her left. The
Gar was not present at the supper, but
he walked through the ball rooms and
conversed with the guests.
The Mralids Russs the war Office
organ) says the Government will take
advantage Of the annual conference Of
the governors general and commanders
at st. Petersburg to propose the forma'
tlon Of Q special commission with the
elder Grand Duke Nicholas as president,
to examine into the military commits
sariat and disciplinary system.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
Mrs. Brown Potter.

The attendance at the Mozart Acade.
my last night was not as large as II
should have been, though the cold wealth.
er no doubt had much to do with this
Loyal Love was performed even better
than on the opening night. and Mr.. Kyrle
Bellew az the Prince Pedro, and Mr..
Henry Lee as the William Gonzales, were
each called before the curtain. Interest,
of course, was concentrated in Mrs. Pot.
ter as Inez, and her beauty, grace, and
better than average acting, produced
much applause. She was called before
the curtain at the end of each of the three
acts, and was the recipient OF handsome
bouquet. The same play will be given
at the matinee this afternoon and TO-
night.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
Good Work of u COlored Clergyman.

Rev. Thomas w. Cain, former rector OF
ST. Phillips Episcopal church, this city,
has accepted a call to st. Augustine
church, Galveston Texas. He is color
ed man, graduate Of Lincoln Cniver'
sity, of the class of 1871 studied theology
at the Divinity School, West Philadel'
phia; was ordained deacon, and subse.
Quently priest by Bishop Whittle, and
in January 1880, was placed in charge OF
St. Phillips (colored) Episcopal church,
corner Leigh and st. James streets.
At that time there were but six colored
communicates Of the church in the city.
The work was not then hopeful, but by
hard an energetic work built brick
school house, purchased rectory which
belongs to st. Phillips, increased the
membership OF the church to seventy, with
one hundred and fifty baptized children :
built up a Aourishing Sunday school, a
parish school OF nearly one hundred
scholars, sewing school, and much other
work among the colored people. He
leaves Richmond TO take charge OF his
new station with the sincere affections
of his people
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
Manchester Matters.

The ladies OF Meade Memorial church
gave second supper last night at Gers
ley's Hall. 1t was largely pstronized and
goodly sum realized. This sum 10 fol-
church purposes.
The Manchester Amateur band 10 now
known as the Richmond and Oanville
band. Nearly all the members are en-
ployed at the Richmond and Danville
shops. Mr.. Bailey Is the leader Of the
band, which consists of fifteen pieces, and
its public performances are greatly ad'
mired.