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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-04


The new Aqueduct Commissioners did some
thing which the public will cordially approve
when they decided yesterday not to hoid part
of their sessions behind closed doors. Hereto-
fore executive sessions have preceded the pun
lie meetings, and only so much OF the proceed
ings of the former has been given out as 1t
was thought the public ought to know. VI
course. the public has the right to know all
that its representatives do in its name; but the
right has not always been insisted on. The
men now in charge of the Aqueduct recognize
this right and have taken the proper course
in deciding to hold all their sessions with open
doors.
The experience of the latest jumper from the
Bridge ought TO discourage this method OF
seeking notoriety. The man Byrnes, who
climbed on the cable and got a fall Of 100
feet has made the longest jump of all those
who have essayed the feat, and he has also had
the narrowest escape. He will probably re-
cover from the effects of his plunge and in the
process of doing so he will have ample oppor-
tunity TO reflect upon the vanities and follies
Of life. II has seemed for some time as though
the Bridge-jumping craze had died out. 1t is
10 be hoped that Byrnes's effort will not re-
yiye it.
How the work of organizing Republican
clubs in this State is advancing is described IN
another column. 1t is an encouraging record.
Over 800 clubs are now organized and IN full
working order and the list will soon embrace
1000 The officers of the State League. whose
recent convention at Saratoga gave the club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-04

Did you ever? Did you ever know Of person
devoted to free whiskey leave the Democracy and
Join the Republican party on that account? Did
you ever know OF "a person devoted TO the protec-
ton of American industries leave the Republican
party and join the Democracy on that account?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-04

Yes, that Lick telescope must be most power
full instrument But the man is badly mistaken
who magnes that by summoning it to his assist
ance he will be able to see the difference between
ClevelanJ-Mills tariff reform and free trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-04

We are glad to observe that Controller Myers
says that the reappontment of John Z. Sheehan as
secretary of the reorganized Aqueduct Commission
is only temporary. Mr.. Myers is right in thinking
that the appointment Of this officer should not be
made hastily, but with careful delbcration With
out asserting anything against Mr. Shcehan's capa-
blity, it may be said that the public do not look
for his retention for any great length Of time
His appointment in the first place was purely p0lit
zeal; he was appointed from Buffalo because his
brother was q leading Democrat in the Assembly
That is not sufficient reason for keeping him.
Politics should henceforth be kept out of the Aque
duct management in large matters and in small.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-08-04

How the Democratic leaders must sigh for a
man of the character and influence of the Rev.
Dr. Storrs TO pay the exalted tribute to the career
OF the Democracy which lie pays to the career OF
the Republican party. Democrats will search IN
vain for such eulogist. The trouble is that the
Democratic party has career which appears to
the best advantage when it does not appear at ALL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
CHARLESTON CHAT.
Base Ball Appointed Mail
Agent.


CHARLESTON, S. c., Jan. 10-The
Charleston Base Ball Club to-day put up the
1880 forfeit money. Powell, who will
manage the club the coming season, has
already signed thirteen men, including four
well-known pitchers. There are still slim
hopes that eight clubs will come into the
league.
NJ o. Dantzler, of Orangeburg, has been
appointed mail agent on the route between
Wilmington and Jacksonville vice j. Ii.
Fordham (colored) removed.
w. II. Cantwell, Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners, who attempted sui
eide some weeks ago, is we'll again, and at his
post He is one of the most efficient officers
in the city.
Andrew Simonds was reelected Presi
dent of the First National and of the Peo-
pies National Bank to-day, at a meeting of
the stockholders.
After a long session the City Council to-
night succeeded in distributing municipal
loaves and fishes. The result was com
bents, all being reelected when they were
candidates. The following is a list of those
elected: Messenger of Council, r. q.
O'Neall; City Assessor, w. A. Kelly; Cor
poration Attorney, Charles Inglesby; Clerk
to the City Court, F. j. Devereux; Tidal
Draw Keeper, NJ. Hogan. No material
changes were made in the police offices.
Some minor changes are made in the city
boards, but only enough to make places for
the new Aldermen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
AN ORDINANCE.

NITI OF SAVANNAH.
OFFICE CLERK or COUNCIL, Jan. 4, 1889
The following Ordinance will be presented at
the next regular meeting of Council by the
COMMITTEES on Streets and Lanes and is hereby
published for information.
FRANK L. REBARER, Clerk of Council.
AN ORDINANCE.
Defining the roadway of Bull street between
New Houston and Anderson streets, and pro
vidng for the curbing and paving of the said
portion of Bull street
SECTION l. BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Aldermen of the city of Savannah, in Council
assembled That the roadway of Bull street be
tween New Houston and Anderson streets, in the
city of Savannah, is hereby required to be forty
40 feet in width, and to occupy the centre of
the said portion of Bull street
SEC 2 Be it further ordained, That Curbng
is hereby required TO be placed on each side of
said portion of Bull street and twenty co feet
from the centre of the street.
SEC. 3. Be it further ordained, That the said
portion of Bull street is hereby required to be
paved, and the said pavement shall extend ten
feet from the property line of said portion of
the street. The space between the said curbirg
and line ten feet from the abutting property
on said portion of Bull street, shall be, either
paved or graded as the owners of the said abut-
ting property may elect.
SEC. 4. Be it further ordained, THAT in the
event the paving and curbng contem-
plated by this Ordinance are not done
by the owners of the property abut-
ting on said portion of Bull street with
in thirty 800 days from the passage of this or
dinance, the said work shall be done at once by
the Committee on Streets and Lanes at the cost
and expense of the said owners, and the said
AUDITING property, and bill for the same shall
be presented to the said owners If the said
bill is not paid within 30 days after the preSenta-
ton, 1t shall be turned over to the Treasurer of
the City of Savannah. who shall forthwith issue
an execution against fine said owners
and the said AUDITING property for
the said bill and costs, which execution shall be
made and levied as executions for city taxes.
SEC, s. Be it further ordained, That all ordi-
nances and parts of ordinances in conflict with
this ordinance are hereby repealed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
The Terror of Waterford.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
For over a week the Inhabitants of Wa
terford, n D., have been excited over sew
eral rumors of the proximity of a strange
animal to that village. The animal had
lacerated several dogs, and had twice been
seen. One OF those who saw it pronounced
1t a bear, while others declared that it rep
resented big black dog. Others believed
it TO be wild cat, and scores of opinions
were expires ed. Several hunting parties
went III search of the animal, but without
success. IL was said TO be in Critters branch.
This swamp connects with Pesth branch,
and it was at the head of this last swamp
that'an incident occurred yesterday which
has given rise TO the general impression
that the animal is a brown bear, some few
OF which are still to be found in isolated por-
tions of the State. The latest sensation was
an attack yesterday afternoon on Mary
Fezenfitz, the 10-year-old child of Charles
Fezentitz Mary was returning from the
Bates Mill school to her home, Il mile dis
tant. Part of her way was along a path
which crosses the head of Pesth Branch. As
she was crossing the branch she heard
noise, and, looking around, saw what she be-
leved to be big dog. The child seized a
stick with which to brighten the animal,
when suddenly it raised ON its hind feet and
she saw it was not dog. The child ran
home screaming and tainted on the door
step. Upon regaining consciousness she was
unable for some time to talk, but finally
gave description of the animal, which
leaves no doubt in the mind of her father
that it was a bear. A hunting party was
organized 10 go in search Of the animal to-
daW
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
WELAKA WAITS.
Oranges bringing Satisfactory Prices
Other Local Topics.

~ e~AAts 70 IL AAAB AAiE Dt1blSAdLtOlS ACCo
Other Local Topics.
WELAKA, FLA, Jan. l0--Some oranges
are yet being shipped, and the prices
brought have been very satisfactory, giving
renewed encouragement to the grower. The
values on good property are getting to a
firm basis, and all in all, the outlook for
Florida is good. 1t is two years ago now
that the worst blizzard Florida ever knew
took place, almost running many who had
worked for years in getting a good orange
grove. 1t is most gratifying to see times
Improving so much. SO far, this winter,
tomatoes have not been hurt, though sew
eral light frosts have been visible. Many
trees win be planted during this month
not all orange as many are setting out
pear, peach, plum etc, though the main
thing seems TO be the orange, the tangerine
being in much demand. This is "A very
hardy tree, and the fruit one of the fancy
novelties that bring high prices. Well pro-
tected locations. where the orange escapes
disaster, are very valuable. Ii has been
demonstrated, bv sad experience, that the
orange tree can not be cultivated probably
and successfully IN ali locations.
Gardens are looking well, and cabbage
never looked better at this season. Some
fine ones are ON the market now. This is
the best month of all to plant trees, and also
to pay attention to spring crops of various
kinds. Oats and rye look very well.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
FLORIDA'S METROPOLIS.
A Special Agent Looking Into t
Needs of the Custom House

A Special Agent Looking Into the
Needs of the Custom House
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 10 - z.
Chamberlain, special agent of the United
States Treasury Department. is now max
ing an examination of custom house affairs
IN this city in accordance with the promise
of Secretary Fairchild to Acting Collector
Sollee, that he would investigate the needs
OF the service here, and act upon the report
of the agent relative TO reducing the force
at this office.
special meeting of the old City Council
was held to-day. In answer to certain
questions propounded by the Committee on
Sanitation, of the Jacksonville Board of
Trade. the Councilman safd they approved
the plan for a State Board of Health,
end thought that convention
should be held of delegates
from boards of trade, county commission
ers, etc, TO push forward the scheme as
soon as possible On motion it was resolved
TO employ as counsel to represent them
Me srs. Call and Fletcher, with power to
accept service to avoid the extra expense of
having papers brought to the city and
served on the last personally. The Finance
Committee were empowered to act with the
Treasury TO see about the requisite funds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11

TOMBSTONE, ARL, Jan. l0-Supt. Rus
sell, of the San Pablo mine in Sonora.
arrived here yesterday. and says that
a prospecting party of four men were
attacked ninety miles south of Nascassari
Christmas by Apaches. One of the pro
spectors, named Jacob, was killed and Big
Jake Offer was mortallv wounded. The
other men bought the Indians off and then
escaped. The Indians are thought to be the
same that escaped from Gen. Miles at the
time Geronimo surrendered and have since
been raiding in Southern Sonora.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
THE MORNING NEWS
STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
3 Whitaker Stree.

3 Whitaker Street.
The Job Department of the MORNING NEWS,
embracing
JOB AND BOOK PRINTING,
LTTHOGRAPHING AND ENGRAVING,
BOOK BINDING AND ACCOUNT BOOK
MANUFACTURING,
is the most complete in the South. 1t is thorough
ly equipped with the most improved machinery,
employs large force of competent workmen
and carries full stock of papers of all
descriptions.
These facilities enable the establishment to
execute orders for anything in the above lines
at the shortest notice and the lowest prices con-
sstent with good work. Corporations, mer-
chants, manufacturers, mechanics and business
men generally, societies and committees, are
requested to get estimates from the MORNING
NEWS STEAM PRINTING HOUSE before send
ing their orders abroad J. H. ESTILL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
A CLERGYMAN IN COURT.
He Seeks Damages for an Attack on
Eis ReDutation.

He Seeks Damages for an Attack on
His Reputation.
JACKSON. TENN, Jan. 10-At the term
Of the Circuit Court which convened yester-
day, one of the most interesting suits for
damages ever tried in the State was called.
1t is the case of Rev Frederick Howard,
ID. D., pastor of the Central Baptist church
IN this city, for $JO,0 damages against
sixteen of the leading members of the First
Baptist church, including the pastor, and
also against the FOTked Deer Blade of this
city, the Tennessee Baptist at Memphis,
and the Baptist Reflector, of Chattanooga.
The papers included in the suit published a
strong article in 1886. signed by sixteen
members of the First Baptist church, in
which the past record of DIR. Howard was
painted in very dark colors They charged
that he had borne two or three alia,es in
South Carolina and Georgia as Hewlett"
HEWLETT and "Howard;n that he had
eloped with another mans wife in South
Carolina: had associated with negroes; had
been guilty of malfeasance while an official,
and other damaging charges. Rev. How
ard is an Englisman by birth, and his
father lives i'm London. Both sides have taken
voluminous testimony in Europe, and at
torneys Bullock, for the defense, and 5. ID.
Hayes, for the plaintiff, have just returned
from South Carolina and Georgia, where
they have searched the court record and
taken dispositions comprising hundreds of
pages. Eminent legal talent has been en-
ployed, and the case will be ably handled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
Personal PROPERTY RETURNS.
CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,


January ). 1888. I
RETURNS of Personal. PROPERTY in the
city, owned. held in trust, or on consignment,
consisting of Stock in Trade Goods Wares and
Merchandise held in trust Or on consignment;
Furniture Private Billiard Tables, Watches,
Jevelry, Plate, Pianos and Musical Instruments:
Money, Stocks, Bonds, Solvent Debts and other
evidences of debt; Steamships, Steamboats,,
Tugs and Sailing Vessels of all kinds owned in
Savannah; Bank Capital; Horses and Mules not
chnery, Engines, Tools, Fixtures and Imple-
ments used or provided for use during the year
or part thereof Value OF all Telegraph and
Telephone Lines, and instruments and Fixtures
of same; Value of all other Property not emu
merated in this Schedule, must be made by the
21sT OF JANUARY; otherwise Immediately
after that date will proceed to make the re
turns myself from the best information | can
obtain, and will assess DOUBLE TAX against
all defaulters as the Ordinance directs Re
turns must he sworn to before the Treasurer or
his Assistant. G. :. HARDFE.
(Nityr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
A Big Blaze at Eufaula.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Jan. l0-A special
to the Advertiser from Eufaula says that
fire broke out there at Z o'clock tonight in
Tullis' crockery store and Quilted the build
ing.
The latest advices are to the effect that
the fire is raging beyond control, and that
the entire block IS threatened.
The gas is turned off, the water supply is
exhausted and the inhabitants are panic
stricken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
+. L. THREADCRAFT.
T.. G. BRANDT.
q. THREADCRAFT.
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COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
The Adjourned Term of Muscogee
Superior Court.

The Adjourned Term of Muscogee
Superior Court.
COLUMBUS, GA, Jan. l0.-The adjourned
term of Muscogee Superior Court convened
Yesterday. Only business of minor inn
portance was transacted. The grand jury
made the usual presentments and returned
two true bills The committee for that pur-
pose submitted their report upon the death OF
Col. J. NJ. Russell After the report was read
other members of the bar delivered eulogies,
after which the court adjourned till O'Clock
this afternoon, when Judge Smith signed
the minutes and the court adjourned.
At the annual meeting of the National
Bank of Columbus to day j. Rhodes Brown
and G. W. Dillingham; were re elected Pres
ident and cashier. A. Carter was elected a
director to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Amory Dexter
At a similar meeting Of the ChattahoOchee
National Bank, II, H. Epping and f. H.
Epping were reelected President and cash
Ter j. B. Hoist was elected director to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of
George p Swift, Jr. No other changes
were made in either board.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11

THoMASVALLFS VISITORS.
The Number Now in the City Larger
Than Ever at This Season.

The Number Now in the City Larger
Than Ever at This Season.
TOWNSVILLE, GA, Jan. 10.-The
Mitchell House opened its doors to the pub
lie to-day with a most fiattering prospect
for the season, number of the rooms being
already engaged for the winter. The Piny
Woods has been open since Dec. 10, and is
well filed with guests. The boarding
houses are filling up rapidly, which indicates
that the influx of Northern travel has COM
menced There are more Northern people
III the city than ever before at this time of
the year. There are few places the size
ot this that can claim better
accommodations, both as to hotels and
boarding houses, and the buildings going
up in all directions show what confidence
the people have in the future of the city
Many who come here expecting to remain
but one season are so well pleased that be-
fore many months pass they have invested
in home, and thus become winter resi-
dents. The climate being all that could be
desired, it is but natural that every year
adds more visitors to the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
Albany Mention.

ALBANY, GA, Jan. 10.-Two new banks
are to be opened here--the Commercial
Bank, with a capital of $4,000, and the
First National Bank of Albany, with S75,-
900. Both of these banks are organized with
Albany capital.
A young drummer, who, with compan-
ion hired a conveyance from a StaDleinan
here Sunday and after hard driving brought
it back in used-up condition, was yesterday
arrested at the instance of the livery stable
keeper. He gave bond. The stable keeper
refused TO receive the hire Of the horse.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
CHEROKEE POLITICS.
The National Council Organized with
Nationalist Majority.

The National Council Organized with
a Nationalist Majority.
CHICAGO, Jan. 10.-A special from Table
quah, Indian Territory, says: The Chero-
kee National Council was organized here
yesterday noon after a months wrangling
An investigation of the contests for seats re
suited in the seating of ty>s members of the
lower house, making the House now stand:
Nationals 20, Downings 10 Chief Mays
issued a proclamation for a new election in
the Coocuski district. The Senate also dis
posed of two of the contests, and seated one
Downing and one National member. There
is but one vacant seat in the Senate, over
which there has been wrangle for a week,
and it is not known to whom it will go
No further trouble is anticipated, and the
question of the allotment of lands and leas-
ing on the Cherokee strip will soon be taken
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
Cowardly Murder.

BIRMGNGHAM, ALA, Jan. l0--News was
received here yesterday Of the Shooting of
Paymaster Rufiin at the railway camp of
the Birmingham Mineral railroad. He be
came involved in a row with a negro and
another negro compelled him at the mouth
of a revolver to hold up his hands while his
aNIalanl shot nun. hutllh Is sun alive, but
did the shooting escaped, but his partner is
i'm iail here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
IOWA,S LIQUOR LAW.
Four of the District Judges Can be
Dispensed With.


Dispensed With.
Dies MONIES, Jan, 10.-Gov Larrahee
delivered his biennial message to the Legs-
lature this afternoon. The Governor says
that the enforcement of the prohibitory law
has been so efficient in reducing crime that
he recommends a consolidation of the Judi
cial districts so as to reduce the number of
Judges from forty-four to forty. He is in
favor of woman suffrage. The Governor,
in closing, has the following i'll regard to
the liquor law: "Citizens have again
and again called upon me to enforce the
prohibitory law in few counties and places
where as yet but little regard has been paid
to it, /, in turn, have called upon the
Judges Sheriffs and other officers to aid in
accomplishing this, but [ regret to say with
out success | know of no means at the
command of the executive which can be re-
lied upon to secure better results
in the future. |, therefore, recon-
mend that a joint committee of the
General Assembly be appointed early
in the session to inquire into the reasons for
the non-elforcement of this lew in certain
communities and whether the officers there
are neglectful of their duties. think some
measure should he adopted to quicken the
conscience of officials who neglect their du-
tieS -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-11
AN APPEAL OVERRULED.
INV u 7 EAJ U ' EMU LED,
Paul Grottkan Must Go to Jail for ,
Year in CONSEQUENCE

Paul Grottkan Must Go to Jail for a
Year in Consequence.
MADISON, WIS, Jan. l0-To-day the
Wisconsin Supreme Court, through Justice
Cassidy, in the case of Paul Grottkan, of
Milwaukee, an appeal on a writ of error,
affirmed the Judgment of the Milwaukee
municipal court and directed the execution
of the sentence. The errors assigned in the
exceptions are oil based on the refusal uf
the Trial Court to set aside the verdict and
grant new trial. The grounds for re-
quest of new trial were irregularities in
the verdict and misconduct of the jury BY
the judgment of the Supreme Court Croft
according to the decision of the Trial Court