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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
ROBBED HIS EMPLOYER.
A Frisky Young Negro Arrested for
Breaking into j. N. Maupas' House.

A Frisky Dung Negro Arrested Tor
Breaking into j. N. Maupas' House.
While the family was at church Sunday
morning last, thief cut a slat from the
window shutters of the residence of J. N.
Maupas, the Southville dairyman, and
entering the house stole s8S, of which $50
was in five and ten-dollar pieces, twenty
dollar bill, ten-dollar bill and three silver
dollars.
The case was reported to Detective Weth-
erhorn, who arrested, yesterday afternoon,
William Henry alias Jacob Stephenson, a
negro about 20 years of age, who had been
in the employ of Mr.. Maupas for about
fifteen months, and until about three weeks
ago.
When arrested the negro told rather con-
flicting stories, claiming that a negro
named "Sam," also in Mr.. Maupas' employ,
was the real culprit. and had given him
some of the money to take care of. Weth-
erhorn finally got Henry to confess that he
had left basket at the house of colored
woman by the name of Margaret Berrien,
in Southville, and the basket was
sent for and showed that Henry
had been buying literally, yesterday, for
| among other articles it contain ed a purse
with fifteen silver dollars in it, and the fol-
| lowing b1and new articles: Suit of clothes,
overcoat. peir of congress shoes, a bicycle
shirt, two hats and two sets of flannel
underwear, and a couple of pairs of socks,
for all of which Henry says he paid $22 Is
This, with the SIS in money, leaves about
$50 unaccounted for. He says he did not
know anything about the value of the gold,
and it was hid away by Sam in box at the
| MauDas residence.
I his story is discredited by Mr.. Maupas.
| Detective Wetherhorn hast learned that
! Henry gave away a s. gold piece Sunday,
and was spending money literally in other
| directions. 1t Is believed that Henry has hid
den away or entrusted to some ones care
whatever part Of the money be had left
after his purchases other than the purse of
silver found in the basket. Henry was com.
United to Jail last night on warrant issued
from Justice Molina's court upon the affida-
Wit of Mr.. Maupas, who seemed at a loss tc
know what to do with his new misfit ward
/ rnhn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
KIND WORDS FOR MR.. RoGAN.
The First Church Congregation to
Meet Tonight.

4
Meet Tonight.
The congregation Of the First Presby-
terrain church will meet tonight 10 receive
the report Of the presbytery upon the resig
nation Of Rev. J. w. Rogan. The minis
ters, association met last night, and adopted
the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Ministers Association OF Sa
vannah has heard Of the contemplated removal
OF our brother Rev. j. w. Rogan, pastor OF the
First Presbyterian church, from Savannah and
WHEREAS The association would regard such
a removal with sincere sorrow, and in consider
alton Of this fact desires TO give some express
sion to its emotions. Their fore be IL
RESOLVED That our appreciation or our broth
er's possibilities for good TO this com munity has
constantly increased since IL has been our good
fortune TO know him. aud our estimate OF him
as able preacher and faithful pastor has
never been so high as at this day while h 5
social qualities and genial disposition have
greatly endeared him 70 us individually
Resolved, That we anticipate his probable
separation from us with real pain, and shall OF
cease to watch his future with brotberly IN
terest, and to remember him continually In our
prayers.
Resolued, That we confidently commend him
and his bonored and beloved companion TO those
among whom their lot may be cast. as Jealous
and efficient servants Of the Lord Jesus. in
every way worthy of the entire conhdencs an 4
cordial support OF all good people, deserving 70
be esteemed very highly In love for their
works sake"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
DRIFT FROM THE HARBoR.
Happenings on the River and Amonl
the Shipping.

Happenings on the River and Among
the Shipping.
The steamship Shawmut has discontinued
her trips to this port, her chartered time
having expired. The Mars, however, is
still on tho route between here and New
York
The brig Lewis L. Squires was lost in the
Gulf stream on Dec. ~ in a
gale. The captain and crew were
taken off by the schooner Win
ME Lowry and landed at Southport, n c.
The Squires was on voyage from New
York, bound to Savannah with a cargo of
guano. She was an old trader at this port,
and was commanded by Capt. Nelson. She
was 424 tons burthen. She was built il
1868 at Port Jefferson, n. Y. and was
owned in New York city.
The schooner Ada Bailey Capt. White,
arrived here yesterday from Woods Holl
with cargo of bulk guano. Capt. White
reports very rough passage. On Dec. Il
and Is, while off Cage Hatteras, he en-
countered a very severe gale from the
. south and east, shifting to northwest. The
vesssl was obliged to carry q press Of can
vass to enable her to clear the shoals She
lost the three lower sails, split the outer lib
and shifted her cargo. The crew had to
cut hole in the lazaretto to get at the
cargo to trim the vessel. She shipped large
quantities of water and labored heavily il
the rough sea during this time. Capt
White said that it is wonder that she man
aged to get into port.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
NOT WILLING TO GIVE UP.
A Colored Boy Finds SIS and Sticks to
1t for All He is Worth.


C. B. Boyd, merchant of Hardeeville, S.
c., who came down yesterday morning to
lay in his Christmas stock, evidently thinks
that some of Savannah's colored people are
net as honest as they might be. In taking
a note from his vest pocket he dropped
S. bill on Broughton street. He did not dis
cover that he had lost the bill until he had
gone some distance down the street. When
he discovered that tho bill was missing he
went back to where he pulled the note out and
made inquiry among some colored people.
One of them told him that John Days, q
colored porter for George Schwarz, bad
found bill. Mr.. Boyd, in company with
Mr.. Upchurch, Of Morrison, Foye g.
Co., went TO Days and Mr.. Boyd described
the bill and offered to pay DAYS 81
for finding it. Days refused to give the bill
up and II warrant was sworn out for him in
Justice Sheftalls court. He was arrested
and acknowledged finding the bill, but SAID
that he had spent part Of the money and
could not produce it. Justice Sheftall In
formed him that the money would have to
be produced or else he would be lodged III
jail. Days found that he would have 70
give up the find and he asked that an Office
boy accompany him TO his room, where he
produced the money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
AT THE THEATER.
Lavinia Shannon to Make Her First
Appearance Here Tonight.

Lavinia Shannon, the young southern
actress whose debut in Washington last
summer caused quite sensation in the the
atrical world, will play two nights and
matinee engagement here this week in ''The
Mystery Of Lady Audley's Court" opening
tonight
The Washington Capital says of the per-
Torrance at the National Theater in Wash
ington: sit was to an eppreciative audi
ence Lavinia Shannon made her steller de-
but. The role of Lady Audley, which she
selected, is not a mere sensational part.
The rapid changes Of emotion called for ia
the course of the play were given with
effect, and in some of the scenes with
power. Her performance was a complete
success, and she is thoroughly justified in
appearing as a STAR"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.

Legion of Honor and Hebrew Benevo-
lent Society Elect Officers.
The regular meeting Of Tattnall Council
No. SS4, American Legion of Honor, was
held last night, and the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Commander-J. c. Harris.
Vice Communications Bennett.
Past ommander-George c. Gaillard.
Oratur-Andrew Paul.
Secretary-John Henderson.
Collector-James E. Blackshear.
Treasurer-William B. Stillwen.
haplain-Joseph Y. Page.
Guide-John w. Knight.
Warden-John J. Burns
Sentry-J. M. Rich.
Trustees-John s. Tyson, Thomas Stock
ton, James Bennett.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
at Estill's.
At EsJllIs.
SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING NJ

SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING NEWS,
an Far Lochaber," by William Black
Robert Elsmere,' by Mrs. Humphrey
Ward; Peterson's Magazine for January.
New York Fashion Bazaar for January,
L'Art do la Mode for January, Demorest
for January, LIE Bon Ton for November,
Life Christmas numberl, The Cartoon,
Time, Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for
January, New York Herald. World. Press,
Sun. Star, Times, Tribune, Boston Herald,
Boston Gloho, Baltimore Sun. Cincinnati
Enquirer, Cincinnati Gazette Philadelphia
Press, Philadelphia Times, New Orleans
Times-Democrat, Atlanta Constitution
Macon Telegraph. Augusta Chroricls
Charleston News and Courier, Florida
Times Union, Louisville Courier-Journal
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
d" Peck's Bad Bow"

Atkinson's Comedy Company will appear
Thursday night in the musical comedy
"Peck's Bad Boy" dramatization of the
famous bad Boy" sketches of George w.
Peck, editor of Reck's Sun, Milwaukee,
Wis. The comedy is in three acts-the
Grocery Store" "Psck's Home" and the
"Picnic Grounds The several characters
made world famous by the irresistibiy
funny sketches are introduced, and are
assigned to very clever company of come
dians. Numerous songs, medley and unique
specialties are introduced, and while there
is no plot claimed for the play, a very en-
joyable performance is given.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Xmas Presents.

This is subject that interests every per-
son in Savannah at this time. We want to
call your attep ton to our pianos. We are
recognized now as leaders in this branch OF
business. We handle exclusively the cele-
brated Knabe, the recognized leader OF the
world, the Conover Bros. and the Harriug-
ton. See US by all means Def re you buy
our terms ana prices are more liberal than
ever before. We are selling these instFu-
ments in every part OF the city as well rs
every corner of the south. See us lmmeli-
ately. DAVIS BROS,
AZ and A Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Advice to Mothers.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should
always be used when children are cutting
teeth. 1t relieves the little sufferer at once;
it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev-
ing the child from pain, and the little cherub
pleasant to taste. IL soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, ailays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. twenty-five cents
a bottle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Merry Xmas.

We invite the attention of the public to
our stock of Cleveland and Thurman Fire
works. We have big line Of Fire Crack.
ers. Roman Candles, Skyrockets and
fancy pieces We have wholesaled
them all over Georgia, and havo big line
left. Cali and select before Xmas or you
will be left out. DAVIS Bros,
Dc and "A Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Weddings.

Wedding invitations and cards printed or
engraved at the shortest notice aud in the
latest styles. We carry an extensive aud
well selected stock Of fine papers. envelopes
and cards especially for such orders. Sam
pies sent on application. MORNING NEWS
Printing House, Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
& Success.

On account of the universal satisfaction
derived from the use Of Tetterine by those
afflicted with letter, Ringworm, Itching
Piles, Ground Itch or any other skin dis
ease, it's sale is fast increasing, and all who
use it pronounce it thorough success" II
cures without pain or inconvenience. 50
cents. At druggists or sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price, by j. T. Shuptrine & Bro,
Savannah, Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
TWO MORE DAYS OF GRACE.
The Tax Digest to Close at 2 O'CLOCK
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The Tax Digest TO Close at q O'CLOCK
Tomorrow Afternoon.
The Office of Tax Collector MCGOWAN was
crowded yesterday from the opening to the
closing hour. The article in the MORNING
NEWS last Sunday, Mr.. MCGOWAN says,
had IL wholesome in fiuence" AS result
the force in the Collectors office found il
necessary to work as late as 2 O'Clock this
morning.
Tomorrow Is tho last day Of grace and
the taxpayer failing to pay taxes to-day or
tomorrow will not be able to register and
cannot vote at the approaching municipal
election Those Of whom only poll tax
can be required must step up to the Office
and settle in the required time or be dis
franchised at the city election.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Colored Masons Elect officers.

At regular communication of Pytha-
goras Lodge No. IA, F. and A. NJ, (colored),
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
w. NE. B. Roberts
s. WI. N Robinson.
J. w. c. Simmons.
Treasurer. H. Hooker.
Secretary-J. S. Tropey.
S. DC. J. Woodland.
j. oh. Hooker.
Chaplain-A. A. Woodland.
Marshal-D. jackson.
Tyler-G. Washington.
S. Sd. B. Aston.
j. Sc. Springer.
f. N. Robinson delegate to the grand
Iodra
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
MEDALS For GYMNAsTS.
The Young Mems Christian Associs
tons New Schome.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tons New Schome.
The gymnasium committee has decided,
after the first of the new year, to give
monthly exhibitions in the gymnasium and
TO award to the three best men Of the re-
spective classes medals. These medals will
be worn one month and then they will be
competed for again. All members Of the
gymnasium are invited to attend tonight
at $50 O'Clock and prepare to enter the
contest.
The membership is steadily increasing
and now numbers nearly 500. In some
large cities 10 is the custom Of some Of the
leading business men TO lake out member
ship tickets in { @ association and present
them - the young men in their employ AS
Christmas gut. a fall ticket, ontitling
the holder 70 all the privileges for year,
can be had for 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Children Starving TO Death

On account of their inability to digest food,
will find a most marvellous food and remedy
in ScoTT's EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphtes Very pala,able
and easily digested. DR.. S. w. Cohen of
Waco, Tex, says: II have used your Emul-
sion in infaptle wasting with good results.
1t not only restores wasted tissues. but
gives strength and increases the appetite. 1
am glad TO use such reliable article.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
The Grand Oil Stove.
SAVANNAH, Dec. IA, 1883.

Mr. J. S. Silud:
DEAR SIR-The "Grand Oil Stove" re-
Gently purchased from you gives absolute
and perfect satisfaction. 1t is used in my
Office and heats the same coDJort0biy
There is no smell Of oil, no smoke and but
little expense attending its use
J. r. SAUssY, Jg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Mathushek Pianos.

Upright, Grand, Rosewood and Ebonized
Cases. ~ Octaves, three strings through
out, ivory keys, unique fall board, fancy
fretwork, Queen Anne trusses, eQualiging
scale, French grand action. Catalogue
price S700, bus now for limited period
only at $325-s5 cash, 81 weekly.
LUDDEN & BATES 5. NJ. III.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Hebrew Benevolent Society.

The Hebrew Benevolent society held its
annual meeting last night and selected the
following officers:
Pre5ident-Jacob Kohn.
e-President-Samuel Herman.
Secretary-M. s. Byck.
Treasurer-A. Vetsburg.
Trustees-S. Meinhard, s. Hexter, Jos.
M. Solomons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
10 DISCUSS ThE OLIVER BILL.

The Cotton Exchange to Send a Com.
mittee TO Atlanta.
The directors OF the cotton exchange
held a meeting yesterday and adopted reso-
lutlons authorizing the appointment of a
committee of five, Of which the president
Of tho exchange should be one, TO confer
with the board OF trade and business men IN
reference Co the Oliver bill, and TO represent
the commercial interests of Savannah be-
fore the legislative committee having the
bill in charge. President Blcodworth had
not appointed the committee up to last
night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
School Shoes.

Those desiring School Shoes for children
will find it to their advantage to look at
my line and compare prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. 1t will DO money in
your pocket. A. S. NICHOLS.
12S Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Positively tho beat remedy ever discov
cred for all diseases OF man and beast that
can be reached by an external medical APP
plication is Rangum Root Liniment. One
trial will convince. Rangum Root Mod.
Co., Nashville, Teun. 20 cents per bottle.
For sale by Lppman BroA, wholesale
agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Special Notice.

In order to accommodate those whose
hours will not permit them to visit US
during the day, we have decided to keep
our store open evenings from now until
Christmas. Very respectfully,
A R. ALTNAYFR 81 Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

A. B. Hull IL Co. call attention of the
trade to their brand of "Schutzen's Crack
Shot" Tobacco, manufactured by r. C.
Williams 81 Co., Richmond, Va, which
they guarantee to be tho best piece Of 9-inch
As goods on tho market
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

In consequence Of tho great rush at tho
Tax Collectors Office during the past few
days, Mr.. McGowan has extended the time
for the payment Of above taxes until 2
o'clock on Wednesday, 10Th inst, so as 10
give all an opportunity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
Toilet Sets for 81 so.

We invite inspection of our handsome set
Of decorated Beveled Mirror, Brush and
Comb in all the new shades of Plush, only
81 so. L. & B. S. n. H, Art and Station
cry DEPARTMENTS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Ladies' n word IN your ear.
Good looks are your gift most precious,
For these are the slken tolls
With which the girls inmcSh u.s.
80 hne teeth your paramount charm
With SOHODONT guard from harm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
OAK. Pine and Lightwood.

Have removed my wood yard to corner
Gwinuett street and Savannah, Florida and
Western railway. Telephone II.
r. b. CASSELS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
2,OcO Boxes of Stationery Just Re-
caiVed.

"a sheets of paper and "a envelopes in
handsome box-good quelity-suitabe for
use, and each box bears sn imprint card.
Price 10 cents each. l.. & 3. S. III. H., Art
and Stationery Departments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
THE LIMIT WAS A DOLLAR.
The Plea That Gambler McKenna Made
in the City Court

The Plea That Gambler McKenna Made
In the City Court.
William E. McKenna was fined SIS and
costs, or two months imprisonment, by
Judge Harden, yesterday for keeping a
gambling house Mcksnna presented
very strange sort Of an exculpatory afli-
davit before sentence was passed. upon him,
which in substance set forth. that while IL
was true that at the time alleged he was
one Of the renters OF a small room, he is not
a professional gambler, that nothing but
poker was played in the room, and that only
about one evening week, and the limit
was only ST. that since the action against
him in the courts he has found honorable
employment, and is no longer engaged in
gaming or interested in n room where gam
ing is conducted.
The ingenious plea that 1t was n small
room ard a small limit, reminds one OF the
exculaatory statement of the Scotch lassie
to Highland magistrate, that her father
less BARN was "sic a wee ane" that the Law
should not DO enforced harshly for her devil
alton from the paths of virtue A little
room, with dollar limit once n week,
would mako nor break no one. McKenna
went 70 jail temporarily until his friends
eau raise toe amount of the fine and costs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

The elegant line Of Box Papers Just re-
ceived by Art and Stationery Department
al l.. q Is. +. NJ. IL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18
New Styles Hats.

Nichols has just opened his complete line
of Stiff Hats. 12S Broughton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Christmas Cards and Novelties.
Large assortment Of new goods at L. g.
b. :, NJ H.
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10 Cents a Box.

"a sheets good Writing Paper and "a good
Envelopes at l.. a. b. y. NJ. II.
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Ono plma a BOX.
State and County Taxes.

In handsome ailt-top box. one quire
Paper and II Envelopes, al L. & b. s. NJ Il.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

GOOD stationery Cheap
Az Art and Stationery Department L. & b.
.. u. u.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-18

Sudden Changes Of weather cause Throat
Diseases. There Is no more cifectual remedy
for Coughs. Colds. etc. than BRowN's BRoN-
cinAL TRocHEs. Sold only tn bores. Price 70
c0uLg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-22
Opposltion to Prohibitjon.

The MORNING NEWS published yesterday
a communication from Dupont, Ga, signed
'ProhIbitionist," giving the reasons why iU
had been determined to open a saloon in
that town after having tried prohibition a
number of years. The main reason seemed
to be that whisky was brought to town in
jugs by those who wanted it, and that
money which ought to be spent in Dupont
went to other towns and helped to build
them up. This does not, at this distance,
appear to be very strong argument. In
deed, it is very much like the argument Of
an anti -Prohibitionist rather than of a Pro-
hibitiouist
A very similar argument is being ad-
vanced against high license in Philadelphia.
At late session of the Legislature in Penn
sylvania high license law was passed, one
of the provisions Of which is that liquor
licenses shall be issued only to those who
can furnish a satisfactory bond for their
compliance with the laws. There are in
Philadelphia $500 saloons, and it is esti-
mated that not moro than 800 will be
licensed because of the failure of the saloon
keepers to find responsible bondsmen.
OF course, if three-fourths of the saloons
are closed there will be great falling off
in the liquor business. With the view Of
bringing pressure to bear on the Judges, who
are authorized to grant liquor licences, in
favor of a more liberal construction of the
law, the wholesale liquor merchants threaten
to transfer their business to Baltimore and
New York. They say they have about
n1N Aph
Philadelphia, and declare that if they re-
move to another city not only will Phila-
delphia lose a very large amount of capital.
but that thousands of her citizens viii be
deprived Of their means of support, many
CT whom will have to seek homes elsewhere
or become objects of charity.
This is very gloomy picture In fact, it
will impress the majority of people as being
overdrawn. Neither high License nor pro
hibtion has been known to infict serious
damage upon a town. Wherever either of
them has been tried conscientiously and
faithfully only good results have been OBJ
served. In towns and counties in this
State, in which prohibition has been
adopted, there has been, almost without
eACeptloh, NeIJ iualhGu Improvement III
the moral and material condition of the
people. 1t would not be difficult to get the
most reliable aud desirable testimony in
hundred counties of Georgia that pIuhibi-
ton has been of vast benefit to them. 1t
may be generally assumed that arguments
against high license or prohibition are ad-
vanced by those who have an interest,
either directly or indirectly, in promoting
the sale Of strong drinks.