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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-12
COMMISSIONERS.
THE &C
Mr.. J. K. ( Qualities as Clerk OF
iAo Superior Court.

i4.o Superior Court.
The County nmissioners held their reg
ular monthly meeting yesterday. Commits
sioners Walker, Casey, Estill and Dorset
were present.
4 bond in the sum of SO, 600 was given by
Mr.. James K. p. Carr, who qualified as
Clerk of the Superior Court.
Roger BrOughtOn is a fugitive from JUS
tIce and is now i'll Beaufort, He was under
bond here to appear at the Superior Court,
and W g. Clark is on the bond. Mr.. Clark
petitioned the board TO bring BrOughton
back. The petition was received as in
formation.
No appointment WAS made TO the position
OF chief Of the chain-gang TO fill the va
cancy occasiOned by the discharge OF w. r.
Schuman. G. G. Bingham and Henry Sack
are the only two applicants who have filed
applications.
A communication from H. P. Smart,
President Of the Vale Royal Manufacturing
Company, in reference to the opening OF
new ad west of the city was referred to
the Committee on Roads and Bridges.
' w. G, Cooper and others bought the
hunting privileges of the county poor farm
for the year for $50.
1t was ordered that new road be opened
from the White Bluff road to the Mont
gomery road four miles south of the city, as
soon as the convicts can be spared for the
work.
Bills against the county for 81, COB II
were passed for payment.
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TO PLAY IN THE SOUTH.
Ball Tossers Who Will Gambol on Dixie
Diamonds.

OldnOnQS.
The following is list of players signed by
Southern League clubs so far:
Birmingham--R. f. Burks, H. l.. Leach,
H. Dooms, C. Z. Duffy, c.. A. Separll, &. F.
Cahill, II. Bethram, - Cantillon mo con-
tract, w. F. Bailey, T. Lynch, w. II.
Goldsby, I. Sullivan ard A. l.. Gibson.
Charleston-George Il. KnOwlton, r. g.
Childs, James Behan Since released, c. i.
Williams. G. II. Strict, j. E. Powell, +. F.
Nicholas, c. Bohn, + c. Carl, Alex. VoSs,
f. G. Glenn and +. Peak
Memphis-D. w. Force, j. Ewing, George
McKeogh, William Smith, H. Vaughan, j..
Peltz J. B. Phelan, S. Brotty, j. McAleer
and J. Cline.
New Orleans-William Widner, Pete
Weber, P Werden, W. b Fuller, w. Geiss,
John l.. Sneed, A. Powell, George McVey,
G. A. Moohc, George w. Bradley, A j.
Dunn, NJ. He1fron and w. Keiuzle.
Chattanooga has organized with capital
stock Of $40 900, and will probably elect the
determined to have first class team, and
will secure good grounds near the city.
All the copy for the Southern League
Guide is in the hands of the publishers and
the book Will soon be issued
President Wilson says chat the Southern
League shall have good umpiring next sea
son, and that the umpires shall be treated
fairly and protected. He has decided upon
the following uniform for umpires: Navy
blue knee pants, shirts and stockings with
white caps and belts The uniform will be
very pretty.
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Fife EllSler.

The sale of seats for Effie Ellslers per-
formances begins this morning. 1t is safe
to say that her engagement here will be a
brilliant one, and that every true art lover
in Savannah will be in attendance. The
name of Effie Ellsler has always been identi-
fled with all that is loftiest in the artistic
world. and wherever the fame of the New
York Madison Square Theatre has been
heralded the sweetness and womanliness
of Effie Ellsler's Hazel Kirke" must be re-
membered. She created that character and
played it over 1000 times. Miss Ellsler APP
pears here Friday evening and at the Satur-
day matinee in woman against Woman
and Oh Saturday evening in Camille"
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157 Broughton Street.
Florence Heating Stoves.

We have been so busy with our holiday
trade that we have quite neglected our
Florence Heaters. Wewish to explain that
they differ from most Officiating stoves, as
they have a removable heating drum, and
the stove can be used for cooking purposes,
ami will be useful both in summer and win
ter. Again, the prices are lower. We have
certificates from well-known citizens in
dorsing our little 81 Stove as sufficient to
heat bath room comfortably. Our 50 Is
Stove will do double the work, and our s.
Stove heads the list for first-cass heating
and cooking Stove. We have the agency
for these Stoves for Savannah and will be
pleased to show them.
JAMES S. SILVA & Son,
40 Broughton Street
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A BULLET In HIS JAW.
A FROGTowN TROUBADoUR WHO
WOULD A-WOOING GO.

John White Shoots His Prosp ective
Father-in-Law A Nine m rty
O'clock" Paterfamilias Dosed With
Cold Lead because He Wouldn't
Get His Daughter Out of Bed to be
Serenaded.
Stephen Brown is a negro, who lives on
Minis street, near West Broad. In his fam
lily are three daughters 1t is the habit OF
John White, n 17-year-old mahogany dude,
20 charm these three graces in the long win
ter evenings with his guitar, and last night
the troubadour came tripping into the
Brown domicile with his favorite instru-
ment swung about his neck by a
blue ribbon. He was met by
the stern pater familias, who
informed him that Q 80 O'Clock at night was
no time to come around his house with
guitar, that his daughters were asleep and
he had better take himself off.
White refused to go, Brown insisted on
his departure, and 1t is probable that he
called into requisition his No. 9 Cinderella
slippers to enforce his order
White was provided with tho
implements of both love and war, for be-
sides his guitar he was armed with dollar
and-a-half revolver and in the alteration
that followed he sent bullet from his little
pop" into Browns right jaw and then &C
cepted Browns invitation togo.
This right hand Brown carried his right
jaw out in search for doctor. He wan
dered around awhile and gave up the search
at the corner of Tatnall street and Jones
street lane. Here he sat down. He com
menced groaning aud passers-by stopped
and inquired OF him the cause of his
trouble. lie would not tell, and began
series of groans. Some one in the solicitous
crowd that had by this time gathered, tele-
phoned to the barracks for an ambulance.
Officer Collins was dispatched to the place,
aud the wounded man was carried to his
house.
White has not yet been apprehended. He
lives somewhere on Factory street with his
parents, hut when the police sought him
there they We're informed that he had not
been home since early morning.
Browns wound is trivial, and his jaw will
be ready this morning for its customary
duties at breakfast
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THE LATE DIR. WARNINGS WILL.
His Estate Valued at $4,000 to be
Held In Trust-Other wills.

Held in Trust-Other Wills.
The will of Dr. J. ]. Warning was probated
in the Ordinary's Office yesterday. Mary
L. Waring and p Aston Warning qualified
as executors, they being chosen in the will
as SUCH The will leaves all the property in
trust The estate amounts to about $50,
600. The widow is to receive 5000 a year,
and at her death the property will be
divided equally among three OF her chill
dren-P Aston Warning, T. Pinckuey
Warning and Minna A. Waring.
The Ordinary also transacted the follow
ing business
An order was granted complying with
the petition of Maria Swoll, asking that she
be discharged as temporary administrators
of the estate of William Swoll, all the heirs
having filed an agreement, and division of
the estate.
Jordan F. Brooks qualified as guardian of
the properly of Rosa Belle Sassard.
George c. Freeman and Charles Fl. Ohm
stead qualified as executors of the estate of
Mrs. Martha Adams.
Harry Haym petitioned the court to be
relieved as security on the bond of Emily
Crawford guardian of her minor children.
The guardian Immediately gave new bond
and Haym was released.
Hannah NJ. Keilbach filed a final accout
as administrator of the estate of John j.
CORES.
John J. Sullivan qualified as admins
TRAITOR ad collegendum of the estate of
jeremiah Sullivan
A. r. Lawton and Thomas NJ Cunning
ham, executors of the will of Andrew Low
filed final account and received letters Of
dismission.
John J. Sullivan applied for permanent
letters of administration of the estate of
Mortimer Shea, and an order for citation
was granted.
W. w Williamson filed a bond as Trus-
tee for Julia W. Williams and daughter. in
place of Bierne Gordon, resigned. The
latter filed his final report as trustee
John NJ. Hogan, administrator estate of
Matthew Hogan, petitioned the court for
letters dismissory as administrator and
filed petition to transfer stocks and bonds
John Il. Sheldon, administrator of the
estate of Hiram Roberts, made report to
the court showing the condition of the
estate up to Jan |, 1885
j. H. Helinken qualified as executor of
the will of Anna NJ. d. Faas and received
the usual letters and warrants of appraise-
ment.
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HELD BY THE ENEMY"
Gillette's New Play Makes a Decided
Hit-Miss DuPrees Reception.

Gillette's New Play Makes a Decided
Hit-Miss DuPree's Reception.
"Held by the Enemy was played before
a fine audience last night. The play is based
upon incidents of the late war, and is a
reasonable love story.
The plot hinges upon the fact that the
home of Confederate officer is held by the
enemy during the last year of the war. The
officer is absent in the army, and his sister
aud two daughters fall under the protection
of a Federal officer, Colonel Prescott
who proves to be a friend indeed, for he
falls in love with Rachel" the eldest of
the daughters, and she is in love with him.
She, however, is pledged to her cousin,
Lieutenant Hayne," who, fortunately for
the future happiness of the lovers, is arrested
as a spy. tried and condemned, and in an at
tempt to escape is fatal wounded These
incidents give rise to many dramatic situa-
tions in which the COlOnels bravery, hero
ism. patriotism and affections are in turn
put TO the severeSt test. Happiness eventu-
ally crowns this period of trial, of course.
The imitation Of the clatter of horses hoofs
on stony streets, and Miss DupreeS acting
were the two best features of the perform
ance, that is if the applause of the audience
is an evidence of what are the best parts of
u play. The Confederate officers uniform
was not exactly according to regulations,
but it went
Miss DuPree is a favorite in Savannah
and she received an ovation. The FordS
pre- ented her Il beautiful bouquet of flowers
and her acting was applauded al. through
the play. In fact, she was its bright, par
ticular star, sprightly and charming, and in
the favor of the audience.
The company throughout is a good one.
Mr. Sheridan Black as Col. Prescott, John
Marshall as Lieut.. Hayne, and Mr.. j. j.
Farrell as Rean, the special artist, made dis
tinct and decided hits. The play will be
repeated tonight.
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TO DESERVE LEES BIR. HDAY.

The Military to Parade-The Com
mands Expected to be in Line.
The soldiery of the city will celebrate
Lees birthday by parade in the afternoon
of Jan. -. All of the companies will par
ticipate and viii march in the following
order:
First Volunteer regiment, under COM
mand of Col George A. Mercer.
Savannah Volunteer Guards battalion,
unier command Of Lieut.. Col. William
Garrard.
Chatham Artillery, commanded by Capt.
John F. Wheaton.
Georgia Hus,ars, commanded by Capt.
W W. Gordon
The troops wili form on South Broad
street with right resting on Bull, and the
line Of march will be down South Broad to
Abercorn, Abercorn to Bay, Bay TO Bull,
Bull TO Congress, Congress to Broughton,
Broughton to Drayton, and ont to the Park
extension, where the parade will be dis
missed
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GIT WAS THE CAT"
Lively Experience on the Savannah,
Florida and Western"Cannon Ball"

Lively EXD6ElGIlCb Ol bL7 OHN hAAAAeAA4t
Florida and Western"Cannon Ball"
The passengers on the Savannah,
Florida and Western cannon ball, p"
between Waycross and Townsville,
had a singular experience last Monday night,
which caused somewhat Of a sensation at the
time, The train was in charge OF Conductor
Fleming, and the tirst-class coach and
smoker were filled with passengers.
About 1890 O'Clock, while the
train was midway between Ousley
and Quitman, and running
at the rate of forty miles an hour, fearful
stencil arose in the cars, which demoralized
the passengers and rather upset the tram
crew. Most OF the passengers IN the first
class car wore asleep or doing at the Tune,
but in few moments every one was awake
and on the alert TO discover the cause. To
any one, however, who had ever been
initiated there was no mistaking the odor.
IL was that of polecat.
The inevitable drummer was on hand.
Two OF them sat together talking. They
ceased talking, and exchanging startled
glances, remarked simultaneously, Pole
cat" Each of them began a search Of the
car to see where the offending animal was
concealed. a couple of young ladies, seated
near the rear of the car, stopped in the
midst of a lively conversation. Their faces
silent and looked around the c ach IN help
less misery. A fat passenger about the CEN
ter of the car, who had been getting in his
usual work at snoring, awoke with a snort
and raising himself up looked about him
with scowl His suspicious were about
being directed at an Innocent Florida immi-
grant sitting near him, when a remark
from one Of the drummers engaged i'll the
search revealed the cause to him.
About this time three or four passengers
got up and left the coach, and those who re-
manned felt inclined to follow suit, when
the smell abated. In the course of ten or
twelve minutes the awful odor had nearly
disappeared, and the disturbed passengers
resumed their statu quo. 1t was noticed,
however, that every time the car doors
were opened the offending smell was re-
newed but with reduced volume.
At Quitman the train men explained to
the passengers that the engine had run over
a skunk in the swamp Of the Withlacoochee
river, and all the wheels on one side of the
train caught up portion of the indescrib-
able etfluvla in passing. No damage occur
red to the train, but for sanitary reasons n
new cow-catcher may have to be placed on
the locomotive.
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WORKING FOR THE FESTIVAL
A Business Meeting of the Jasper
Festivals General Committee.

A Business Meeting of the Jasper
Festivals General Committee.
A well attended meeting of the General
Committee of Arrangements for the Jasper
Festival was held last night and vital mat
ters were discussed in a business-like mat
ter Whatever obstacles in the way of sue
cess that did exist are being fast sur
mounted. OF course, as in all such affairs,
plenty of money is required, and the most
important matter discussed last night was
the ways and means of raising more money.
While the citizens have given literally, yet
there are many, in the opinion of the Cen
eral Committee aud the Finance Committee,
who have not given as much as they should.
Some of the committees have done we'll.
but there are others whose subscription lists
were headed with too small amounts. TIE
parties canvassed generally gauge the
amount they give by what their neighbor
has given, and thus those are down on
the lists who doubtless are willing to give
twice the amount now opposite their names.
With this idea i'm view. the chairman of the
General Committee and the chairman Of the
Finance Committee, by instruction, will
meet and confer upon the subject of re-
canvass in certain portions OF the city.
The subject Of inviting military from
abroad was left TO the future consideration
Of the Finance Committee with power to
act
The Transportation Committee was in
structed to proceed in the matter of vigor-
Gus advertising.
The cavalry tilt promises to be ore OF the
most interesting features of the festival. A
committee consisting of Col Mercer, Messrs
Preadergast Crane, Molina and Young, was
appointed to confer with the Georgia Hus-
sars, and with them formulate plans to
carry ont the tilt
The Committee will meet again Friday
night Jan 20
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DAMAGES FOR A HAND.
Longshoreman Parker Wants Pay
an Injured Dexter.

Longshoreman Parker Wants Pay for
an Injured Dexter.
In the United States District Court a
hearing was had yesterday in the case of
Lazarus Parker VS. the schooner A. D. Lam
son. In August last the schooner was lying
at the Central railroad wharf loading with
lumber. The libelant was employed by
Stevedore Ramsey TO store the lumber in
the vessel. Ramsey also hired from the
master the crew OF the vessel and employed
them in showing the lumber into the vessel,
or porting it as it is called.
Through the carelessness of the crew
piece of timber was thrown into the hold
Of the vessel at time when Parker was
taking up some of the pieces already thrown
in. Although he notified them not t0 throw
any in while he was there, the piece struck
Parker on the hand and severely in ured
him. Parker had just notified Ramsey and
also the master of the vessel that the sail
ors were throwing the lumber in 30 recli-
leSsly that they would hurt some one
The court held that while Parker wa
certainly damaged through the negligence
of the sailors, it was done at u time when
both the sailors and Parker were in the
employ of Ramsey. the stevedore, and that
the law does not allow a servant t. recover
from the master for an injury inflicted by
"A fellow servant iu the same employment;
and that in this case the vessel could not loo
held liable. \ decree was entered for the
defendant
In the Circuit Court several cases sound
ing Doe ex dem. Caroline W. MvrIck
against Roe, lie, George Heard and Others,
We're disposed of by entry of settlement
The Heard case was on trial laSo spring.
but after a week spent on the case the Jury
failed TO agree. and a mistrial was declared
The case turned largely upon the construc-
ton of a will made in 1884. The settlement
Of these cases has saved the court, the iu-
rors and counsel much labor
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WOULDN'T BE CALLED A DUDE.

a Young Man at tho Dime Circus
Takes Exceptions to a Clowns Song.
Something of sensation was caused at the
dime circus last night by the conduct of
group of young men who took exception at
a clowns song. The clown sang a song
about dude, and as he
warbled the word dude" he
pointed to the group An overly sensitive
young man thought the funny fellow
pointed at him and wanted to fight about
it. H was seconded by his friends. OF
course the clown didn't mean the young
man and disclaimed any intention of point
ing him ont as dude This didn't satisfy
the young man and quite a wrangle
enured. The manager in plain words an
nounced that he had in his audience ladies'
and gentlemen, and that while circus people
were not much on the fight they would GER
tainly protect the audience. The language
was soothing enough to quiet any further
disturbance and the performance proceeded.
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Thev Did Not Get All.

Notwithstanding the very liberal patron
age extended us during the Christmas holi-
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-tiue 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. A 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 in
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'5 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.
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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, nerer robs good
thing of its merit. We are supplying our
Tailor made Clothing and perfect fitting
Overcoats right along. We do not claim to
be public benefactors. 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, but never with greater emphasis If
you want business or 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 TO pack up for an
other season. OF course we want to make
expenses, but 1Ce lUoHt lose d1ty reasonable
opportunity to sell. We expect visits from
all who desire to see how much they can
purchase for a very little money. The Big
Golden Arm swings over many a bargain
and $50 BroughtOn street.
SIMON MITCHELL.
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Adelina Patti TO steinway g. Sons.

AhlCAbO, ILL, Jan. 4, iSSI.
To MeSsrS. Heinwdy &c Sons, NetU York:
DEAR SIR-Allow me to express to you
the great satisfaction and pleasure that
have experienced from the Use of your ia
nous pianos, which you have placed at my
disposal during the concert tour now in
course Of progress in the United States
During my artistic career in the art cen
tres of the world have used the pianos of
nearly all celebrated manufacturers, but
none of them can be compared 20 yours
none possess to such marvellous degree
that sympathetic, poetic and singing tone
quality which distinguishes the Steiuwav as
peerless emong them all. Before returning
10 Europe ] snail select and purchase one OF
your Grand Pianos for Craig y-nos Castle,
my residence in South Wales Respectfully
yours, ADELINA PATTI.
Adeliua Patti is the most celebrated Of
living vocal artists, and her Endorsement is
OF tn greatest value.
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"Consunption Can be Cured,

Dr. j. S. Combs, Owensville, O., says: II
have given SCOTS Emulsion Of Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites to four patients
with better results than seemed possible
with any remedy. All were hereditary
cases of Lung disease, and advanced to that
stage when Coughs, pain in the chest, fire.
quent breathing, frequent pulse, fever and
Emaciation. All these cases has increased
in weight from 16 to % pounds, and are not
now needing any medicine"
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The Electric Shaker.

Mr.. Charles Collins has invented n ma
chine fer mixing milk shakes and other
connections now to be had at all first-class
soda fountains. 1t is worked by a treadle
and fy-wheel, and shakes three glasses at
once. II also has an electric battery at
tached, which is said to impart to the drinks
Electric shaker can be seen in operation
at Buffers drug store.
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The "Poor" Ball.

This evening the ladies of the Industrial
Home will give their annual charity ball at
the Guards Arsenal Hall The tickets are
only 81 80, which price includes the supper
The object of the ball is one that commends
it to all who are charitably disposed,
whether they take part in such occasions or
not, and dollar, therefore. can be better
spent than by buying ticket and helping
the ladies in their noble work.