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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
THEY ARE NOT DOING.
MAYORALFY CANDIDATES AS
LIVELY AS EVEa.

The Postponement of the Nomina-
tions Does Not Lessen the Activity
OF the Canvass - Major schwarz's
Friends Claim that the Postpone
ment is just What They Wanted
The Liquor Dealers and the Alder
manic Canvass-Fhe Clubs Looking
after the Voting Qualifications of
Their Members.
The action of the conference committee
of the Democratic clubs, postponing the
nomination Of a municipal ticket until
after the county election, has not tended to
lessen the interest in the municipal election
and the canvass is as active now as it vas
before it was decided to postpone the nom
nations.
The liquor dealers are not doing nything
except lying low. A liquor dealer said
Yesterday that there is no present intention
OF their association nominating a ticket.
They viii support Maj. Schwarz for mayor,
but they will not support any candidate for
alderman who favors higher license. There
are 1855 liquor dealers, he said, in Savannah
who will give 500 apiece, if necessary,
making purse of s36, 900, to pre- emit the
election of higher license council, because
it will be better TO spend 800 each than to
have an excessive license saddled on them.
THE ALDERMANlc CANVASS
Opinions differ as to whether there will
be more than one aldermanic ticket, some
claiming that there will be two candidates
for mayor and but one aldermanic ticket.
Whether the clubs will be able to agree on
nomination Is also a debatable question.
Maj. Sch arz's friends in the clubs will. of
course, oppose going into convention,
claiming that their candidate is already in
the field, but they went into the conference
committee to help bring about postpone
ment 50 that the major might have the
field to himself three weeks longer, and give
him better chance to fix his fences. They
think that W. G. Charlton, Esq, will be the
opposing candidate, and they say that the
Young Mems Democratic Club was organ
lied in his interest.
A leading official of one of the railroads
is quoted as saying that he would be per-
fectly satisfied with either of the candidates
mentioned for mayor, provided the rail
roads are properly represented in the coun-
Gil; that after all a mayor can do but little,
and that much more care is required in
selecting board of aldermen, which shapes
all the legislation and upon which the
greater burden Of responsibility rests for
good government and the prudent and
economical conduct of the city's affairs.
THE WEST SIDE CLUB.
The West Side Democratic Club heidi a
meeting last night at the Central railroad
general offices In the absence Of Maj. Bel
KNAPP, who is in New York, Vice President
J. +. Mcintyre presided. The qualification
OF members Of the club to vote was dis
cussed.
Secretary Frank Fear has made an ex-
animation of the books, and finds that some
Of the members have not paid their taxes.
A committee was appointed to look into the
matter, and report the names of all who
have not paid. A fund will be raised to
pay up the taxes of all the members. 1t is
understood that the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway Club have taken similar
steps
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SECOND WEEK OF THE FAIR.
The Attendance Good Considering tn
Weather.

The Attendance Good Considering the
Weather.
The second week of the Catholic Library
bazar opened last night with good attend
ance of visitors. The cash collections were
greater even than on some other nights
when larger crowds were present.
Table No. did a prosperous business
under the direction of Mrs. Robinson, Miss
Minnie Bannon, Miss I. Werntz and the
other fair assistants. With all due credit
to the ladies mentioned. it may be said that
the table has SO many dainty articles that
the gentlemen who venture near abandon
all hope of leaving it with any but an empty
pocket.
Tables 1 and have a long list of at
fractions The tables are presided over by
Mrs. John Sullivan and Mrs. Connally, aud
other equally charming matrons and fas-
cinating maidens. Among tine latter is
Miss Babe Fernandez and Miss Theresa
Savarese. The ladies at this table wanted
Mr.. Will Falconer TO have the brides cake,
and he took it, but insisted on giving it to
the bride-e ect.
The chief attraction tonight is the "pink
lunch" which the lady managers have ar
ranged for the delectation of the young
m II. Each young man will have a chance
to sit beside his best girl" while she orders
pink ice cream, pink cake and pink
lemonade
The friends Of the candidates in the sew
eral contests are working assiduously for
their favorite. These contests will close at
. O'Clock Friday night, and it is important
that all returns be on hand at that time,
when the votes will be counted.
The interesting oil painting, the burning
of Fort Sumter, has been placed in more
conspicuous part of the hail, ss it deserves.
The artist, Mr.. Z. G. Everett, has given a
realistic picture Of great historical event
The drawing and coiorlng is full of light
and fire, chiefly the latter.
The Savannah Cadets are expected to
take supper at the ia r tomorrow night.
The rafiies last night were as follows:
Table No. ] bottle Of cologne, won by Mr..
j. p. Doyle; glass lemonade set, by J. j.
O'Neill. Several of the recent donations to
this table are very much admired.
No. 2-Fancy iced cake and two boxes
candy, by viii Falconer, Esq; whisk
broom receiver, by Mrs j, ConnaIly. Sew
eral fancy articles, including an elegant
silver fitting pitcher, will be ratified tonight
I Table S-Plush album won by Rev. Father
William; pair patent leather gents shoes,
by j. Z. Grady, Jr.; biscuit pin cushion, by
Robert E. Banks.
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THE POUCHCNa PARTY.
The Entertainment at the Arsenal a
Charming Success.

Inc GuCor tdNuInonC at Inc arsenal a
Charming Success.
The "Pouchong" party at the supper
rooms of the Guards arsenal yesterday
afternoon and last night was a success.
"Pouchong" is the Japanese for tea. The
name was suggested by Mrs. ID. B. Hull.
The rooms were artistically decorated with
every imaginable design Of japanese work,
and the effect was novel, The china and
ornaments were all of the latest designs.
Refreshments were served during the after
noon and evening. Mrs. w. II. Daniel,
field, Mrs G. l.. Jones and Mics Screven
presided at the refreshment table.
There were two fancy booths at the ends
Of the room. The first was presided over
by Mrs. John. NJ. Bryan, Mrs. d. b. Hull,
Mrs Z. NJ. Green ana Mrs. II. d. Stevens
The second was in charge of Mrs II. NJ C.
Smith, Mrs. w. G. Charlton and Misses
Owens and Cosens.
The rooms were crowded in the afternoon
and quite number attended in the ever ing,
notwithstanding the very inclement
weather. The object Of the entertainment
is to raise funds toward paying for tue
Episcopal Orphans home, recently built at
the corner Of Liberty aud Jeffer-
son streets. There is pending
debt of about 90, 900 on the home and the
ladies Of Christ church, who gave the en-
tertainment, are the Homes managers. They
are working ipdustriously to raise the fund,
or a portion Of it, and their efforts deserve
to be appreciated Among the visitors last
night were Rev. T. Huntington Cooley, who
is temporarily supplying the place made
vacant by the resignation Of Rev. Thomas
Boone
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THROUGH TIE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There By tho
News Reporters


The Savannah Cadets will hold regular
meeting tonight at the armory.
The city court sent its usual batch Of
criminals 10 tue chain-gan yesterday.
Up to l O'Clock this NOR ing three ''dis-
orderliesn were booked for the mayors court
this morning
Ancient Landmark lodge, F. & A. NJ,
will hold its annual meeting tonight, and
will elect officers.
The superior court will convene at 10
O'clock this morning and the city civil court
will open at the same hour.
The Southern Mutual Loan Association
viii hold its twenty ninth regular monthly
nesting tonight at Metropolitan hall.
There were seven cases before the mayor
yesterday morning, all for minor otfenses
the penalties aggregating $40 fines or III
days imprisonment.
Mayor Lesteralas called meeting of citi-
zen's az the city exchange for tomorrow
noon to confer as to the best means to So
cure an adequate appropriate by con-
gress for the improvement Of the river and
harbor.
Mr.. Clement Saussy has sold his residence
at No. IS Bolton street, corner Of Abercorn,
TO Mrs. Lowell, widow of the late Edward
Lowell, for SIS, 900, and has bought Mr.. F. D.
Bloodworth's residence at 90 Bolton street,
two doors west, for s., 900. Mr.. Bloodworth
paid 5000 for the property about year
and half ago. He may build a new resi-
dence in the near future.
henry Freiherr, young German, died
at st. Joseph's Infirmary yesterday morn
ing OF complication of diseases Drs.
Lincoln and Read attended him. He was
taken to the infirmary about four days ago,
but his condition was such that little could
be done for him He has been in America
only about twelve months He has brother
in business at the corner of Farm and
Indian streets.
Messrs. j. Gardner of Elgin, Ill. and j.
Baker Of Gloversville, n. Y, are at the
Screven. They come here with a view to
establishing factory to prepare the Span
ish moss of this section for commerce. They
claim TO have patent which enables them
to cure it and manufacture it by their inn
proved process, ready for market, in two
hours. After an all night ride they rested
up yesterday, and will begin a survey of
the field to-day.
The officials of the United States court
we re very much surprised yesterday to re.
ceive notice from Judge Speer that he had
changed his programme, and could not
come to convene court Yesterday. He is not
expected to return before Jan. Z. H. II.
King, clerk of the United S tates circuit
court, w. p. Corbett, chief deputy marshal,
and the colored court crier, William
Mitchell, left Yesterday afternoon over the
Savannah, Florida and Western and
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia road
for Macon, and last night DR. Marion
Erwin, clerk Of the district court, went
home via the Central.
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D. V. V. G.

From all indications Yonge's Park hall
will be densely packed this evening. The
d. V. v. C.'s have arranged an attractive
programme, consisting of Charades, Tab
leaux and a Grand Minstrel Performance
Cortese's Italian Band has been engaged for
the evening, and full arrangements have
been perfected to attract aud please all who
attend. The gold watch contest between
the two powerful railroad corporations will
eliminate tonight at II o'clock, when the
elegant gold watch awarded by the ID. v.
V. &. will be presented to the victor. The
following programme has been arranged for
Charade. ........... .......... 49,. Mistake"
LIST Tabeau-St. Valentines Day, Scene
I'd Tableau-"You Are Not Expected, Sir"
Scenes.
Sd Tableau-Sunrise, Noon, Sunset, Midnight
Scenes
Grand Minstrel Performance, 20 Characters
Represented.
Grand Banjo and Tambourine Performances
Minstrel Jokes and Songs and Plantation Bal
lads
Presentation of Gold Watch.
Refreshments.
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HAIRLESS BACON BAGGED.
Captured in Chattenoo9a and He
for n Reouisition

Captured in Chattanooga and Held
for q Requisition.
1t leaked out last night that Hairless
Bacon (colored), the alleged car robber, is
under arrest at Chattanooga, where he is
held under a charge of carrying concealed
weapons until a requisition can be obtained
to have him returned here to answer for
various car robberies laid at his door
Detective Mowatt, late detective of the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway,
deserves the credit Of hunting Bacon down.
Mowatt informed the MORNING News last
week that he would soon be able to put his
hands on Bacon, and he was not long in
running his game down. 1t is reported that
Bacon has made a clean breast of his ex-
PLOTS on the road, and that they are a
great many to record Mr.. Mowatt will
bring his pr isoner to Savannah as soon as
the necessary papers are obtained. Bacon's
apprehension will doubtless result in I'm
covering all connected with him in q
system Of train robberies on the two
systems Of roads in this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
A Disagreement as to Facts.

SAVANNAH, Dec. 1O.-Editor Morning
NetcS Your notice in this mornings issue
of the action of the congregation Of the
First Presbyterian church at the meeting
yesterday is inaccurate. The vote not to ac-
cept the resignation of the pastor was not
unanimous. The record Of twenty-one to
accept was never broken. The majority
voted that it was unanimous, while the
minority continued TO vote to accept, and
are still of the same mind. 1t was a ma
jorty vote without semblance TO unan-
unity. ONE OF THE CONGREGATION.
The report to which the above refers was
obtaiued from an elder of the church, who
no flied the pastor of the action Of the con-
gregation as stated in the MORNING
NEWS. Other members Of the con-
gregation stated yesterday that the re-
port was correct. Doubtless there is a
misapprebension somewhere. The purpose
of the MORNING NEWS is to publish only
the facts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11

Liberty East Broad, Perry, Abercorn, York
and Bull streets to the Bay
Section 2-East Of No. ], bounded by Pay
Bull. York, Abercorn, Perry and East Broad to
the Bay.
Section 3-South OF No. /. Bounded by
Liberty Wes- Broad, Hall. Howard, New Hous
ton, across park extension, Bolton 10 East
Broad, from Bolton along AbercOrn TO Hun
tingdOn, across to Bull, thence TO Liberty
street.
Section 4-Bounded by Liberty, Bull Hun
tingdon, Abercorn 10 Bolton. East Broad street
from Perry lane to Bolton street.
Section South Of No. 8. Bounded by Hall
across to Cemetery street, Cemetery street,
Anderson, Barnard. Duffy, Bull, New Houston,
Barnard 10 Hall street,
Section east OF No. 3. Bounded by Bolton
across Extension Bull, Duffy. Barnard, Ander
son. East Broad to Bolton street.
Section 7-Yamacraw and West Boundary
streets to Gwinnett street.
Section s-Frogtown and RobertsviIle.
Section Q-The Old Fort
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
At Estill's.

SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING News,
From the Beaten PATH" by Edward r.
Roe; "May and june" by Edward n Roe;
Divided Lives" by Edgar Fawcett; "a
Dark Secret" by Eva C. Clapp; Link by
Link" by A. F. Pinkerton; Frank Leslies
Sunday Magazine for January, The
Delineator for January, Christmas Num-
Der of Puck, New York Herald. World,
Press, Sun, Star, Times, Tribune,
Boston Herald, Boston Globe, Baltimore
Sun, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Ca
zette, Philadelphia Press, Philadelphia
Times, New Orleans Times-D Democrat,
Atlanta Constitution, Macon Telegraph
Augusta Chronicle, Charleston News and
Courier, Florida Times Union, Louisville
Courier-J Journal, Chicago Inter-Ocean.
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me Claims Examinat,on.

Testimony was taken yesterday before
United States Commissioner Frank Lamar
in the cases where claimants have asked for
a rehearing Of their cases In the court Of
claims for property taken by the govern
ment during Shermen's occupancy of Sa-
vannah ahd this part of Georgia near the
close Of the war; Testimony was taken in
favor Of Claimants Henry Mastick, who
claims about $4,000 for hay and farm pro-
duce, Lowell & Latimofe, 5000, for hard
ware, and Peter Strauss, about sl,760, for
farm produce. Isaac Beckett, Esq, counsel
for claimants, says they made very good
cases yesterday. Mr.. Beckett has ABOUT
thirty claims on his hands, aggregating
nearly S200,0 Messrs. Denmark &
Adams and Garrard e. Meldrim also repre-
sent quite n number of claimants. w. &.
Endicott, Jr.. is representing the govern
ment. The commits sioner's court will sit
from day to day until the testimony in the
cases is concluded.
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THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Board of Education's December
Meeting.

Meeting.
The December meeting of the board of
education was well attended last night in
spite of the very inclement weather. Col.
Mercer, president of the board aud Messrs.
Hunter, Duncan, Blum, Myers, Tattnall
and Estill were present.
The special committee to which was
referred the application of the principal
of the Chatham Academy grammar
school, reported that in consideration of
the increased duties imposed upon him it
would recommend that his salary be increas-
ed $500 year. The report was agreed to.
Capt. Blum moved that hereafter the
treasurer be elected annually at the same
time as the other officers This was also
agreed to.
Petitions from parties living at Thunder
bolt, East Savannah, and near Taylor's
church. asking that the school term OF the
colored schools at those places be extended,
was referred to the president, with power to
act.
The matter of putting down pink walk
at the Massie school was referred to the
committee on school buildings.
The board adjourned after an hour and
half session,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
MAY SHOW THEIR GOODS.
The City Allows the Merchants to
Occupy the Sidewalks.

The City Allows the Merchants to
Occupy the Sidewalks.
The city council, after acting upon, the
house drainage system last night, received
several minor petitions, which were referred
to the proper committees.
An ordinance was adopted permitting
shopkeepers to display their holiday stock
on the sidewalks for space of 21I feet from
the buildings and 3 feet inward from the
curb, until 6 p IN. daily until Christmas
day.
A petition by General Manager H. S.
Haines. Of the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway, for the appointment Of stephen
r. Harris as deputy harbor master for the
Savannah, Florida and Western wharves,
to succeed the late Capt. Robert LePage,
was referred to the narbor and wharves
committee and the mayor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11

Chickering 81 Sons First to Make
Seven Octave Grand Pianos in
America.
The first Grand piano-forte of seven &C.
taves made in America was manufactured
by Chickering & Sons, in the year 1916, for
Mr.. Arthur 7. Jones of New York. The
musical critics of that day stated that this
Grand possessed an equally balanced quality
throughout the scale; its tone was sweet,
yet brilliant, and in quality was something
between the celebrated French and Ger
man instrumen S; the touch was light and
springy to the fingers, admitting the incest
and most delicate shades OF tone. 1t com
manded considerable attention from must
clans at the time.--Americnn Art Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11

The gymnasium committee reported that
the floor in the gymnasium has been COM
pleted and new apparatus added.
The association work is in good shape,
and the outlook for a good winters work is
very encouraging.
General Secretary Bowman of the Young
Mems Christian Association, returned yes
terday from the southern secretaries con-
ference at Columbia, s. c. The conference
was made up of secretaries from all asso-
Citations south of Baltimore. Various mat
ters and features of association work were
discussed. The conference merged into the
Southern Secretaries Institute, which will
meet next year at Chattanooga.
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SOCIETY ELECTIONS.

Clinton Lodge, F. and A. NJ, Elects
Officers for Next Year.
Clinton Lodge No. 81, F. and A. NJ, met
at Masonic Hall last night, and the follow
ing officers were elected and installed:
w. M.-John f. Mallory.
s. W.-Frank H. Moore.
j. W.-William McHarrie.
Treasurer. II. Baker.
Secretary-Waring Russell. Jr.
S. D.-Clarence BroughtoD.
j. D.-Thomas Robbins.
S. S.-W. w. Mallard.
j. S.-Theodore K. Broughton.
Tyler-John II. Fox.
Organist--Frank z. keilbach.
The officers were installed by Past Master
Thomas Ballantyne.
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A 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, its sale is fast increasing, and all who
use it pronounce it thorough ''success." 1t
cures without pain or inconvenience. 50
cents. At druggists or sent by mail on re-
ceipt Of price, by j. T. Shuptrine & Bro,
Savannah Ga
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Children Starving TO Death

On account of their inability to digest food,
will find n most marvellous food and remedy
In SCoTT's EMULSION of Pure Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites. Very palatable
aud easily digested. DR.. S. w. Cohen of
Waco, Tex, says: "Ihave used your Emul-
sion in infantile wasting with good results.
1t not only restores wasted tissues, but
gives strength aud increases the appetite. /
am glad to use such q reliable article"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
The Texas Cotton Crop.

Latham, Alexander e. Co., ban kers, Of
New York, have received the following
despatch from prominent Texas firm:
"Replies of an average date of December
from counties that produce rs per cent. Of
the Texas cotton crop make It 1,27S,00
bales, or 103, 900 less than last year"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
The pouchong Party.

The ladies in charge of the ''Pouchongr
party having met with so much success,
and at the special request of the many
visitors, have concluded to continue the
OF Entertainment this evening. TIE cause Is
worthy one and should be well patronized.
Many pretty things are displayed, and the
prices asked are very low.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11
Mathushek Pianos.

Upright, Grand, Rosewood and Ebonized
Cases. rs Octaves, three strings through
out, ivory keys, unique fall board, fancy
fretwork, Queen Anne trusses, equalizing
scale, French grand action. Catalogue
price 300, but now for a limited period
only at $S25-$5 cash, 81 weekly.
LUpDEN & BATES S. NJ II.
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Chickering Pianos in Big Demand.

I was in Chickering & Sons warerooms
this week, and in the course of an inter
view with Mr.. c. Frank Chickering I asked
him if they found business good at present.
He replied by asking me to look at their
stock in the warerooms, which, he said,
looked as If a cyclone had struck them; so
large had been the retail trade that it had
almost cleaned out their entire stock in the
last few weeks.
Mr.. Chickering reports their wholesale
trade as excellent-The Music Trade.
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PANrOMIMA AND FUN.
Miaco's Performances at the Theater
Last Night.

Alfred Miaco and his pantomime COM
pany played before top-heavy house last
night. From the applause which the actors
received it was evident that the audience
was well pleased. The play was "The
Magic Talisman." Mr.. Miaco took the part
of "Pero, the white-faced mischief maker.
He is very clever clown and made things
lively, as most clowns do. Mr. William
Smead was Farmer Fidgetsweather. Miss
Laura Miaco was "Collinette," a dashing
village belle. Miss Quishman introduced
some pleasing songs and did some clever
dancing.
The stage effects were good. The audi
encc had a good deal Of fun, and in the
showman's phrase, "got its moneys worth"
A matinee viii DO given to-day and u
concluding performance TO night.
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Rank Imnosture.

Fraud loves a shining mark" 5000
DON'T is a conspicuous target tor unscru-
pulous marksmen. So they hy their shafts
at it in the shape Of lios, alleging their
wretched preparations for the teeth TO DO
equal TO that matches article. Accept
nothing instead Of IL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11

A. B. Hull & Co. call attention of the
trade to their brand of "Schutzen's Crack
Shot" Tobacco, manufactured by T. c.
Williams & Co., Richmond, Va, which
they guarantee to be the best piece Of 9-inch
As goods on the market.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-11

The cautionary signals at the signal
station were changed at IL o'clock last
night from northeast 10 northwest. The
storm, which began Sunday, is now central
on the coast and seems TO be moving north