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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-30
NONE or rHEM COR sIoK.
The Theories in Regard to Sickness
from Wet Cotton Settled by Facts

The Theories in Regard to Sickness
from Wet Cotton Settled by Facts.
There was considerable discussion last
season as to whether tho health of the crews
Of vessels would be affected by carrying
wet cotton, and views were widely diver
gent, even the doctors disagreeing.
Inquiry, however, has failed to discover
that any sickness resulted on shipboard Of
the two or three vessels which took tae wet
over tho subject.
Capt +. G. Strachan, of Strachan & Co,
says that he has made inquiries, and list as
far as he could learn no sickness resulted.
Ia one instance, however, the cotton was
carried i'll compartment by itself and the
matches were sealed, so that the gases could
not reach the cotton in the Two decks above,
but the captain thinks the precaution was
more to protect the cotton above than to
prevent sickness, although he thinks the wet
cotton not carried on deck would be I'M
healthy. If carried on deck, he says that ii
can be kept wet, Father Neptune doing his
share Of the wetJihg on the voyage.
Capt. Strachan says that Mr.. j. b, Duck
worth, of the firm of Duckworth &
Co., cotton exporters, made inquiry upon
the arrival of the vessels carrying the wet
cotton at the ports of destination, and no
sickness was reported.
Dr. Duncan says that because the wet
cotton exhaled an offensive odor 1t does not
follow that it generated malaria. Ii fact,
he was inclined to ridicule the idea of mala-
ria arising from the wet cotton, and re-
marked that an offe .sive smell is not always
necessarily unhealthful.
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ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW.
Savannahians and Other People Who
Come and Go.


B. S. Tatum Of Macon is in the city
Dean Newman of Nlllen is in the city.
R. w. Hunt was in the city yesterday.
D. L. James Of Jesup is at the Marshal.
A. 2. Hilton of Tennille is at the Harnett.
r. o. Pate of Hawkinsville IS in the city.
f. II. Buraham of Augusta is at the Har-
nett.
Mr.. Robert Menard of Macon, is in the
city.
Capt. James Dean Of Dsrien is at the
Harnett.
G. D. Youngblood Of Gainesville, Fla, is
at the Screv9n.
NJ. c. Austin of Waycross is registered at
the Screven house.
/. G. Haas left for Atlanta last night via
the Central railroad.
Acting Mayor d. T. Gerow Of Jackson.
vile is at the Pulaski.
Mr.. Joe Gray left for Augusta last night
via the Central railroad.
Mr.. E. ]. Kershaw left for Augusta Wis
the Central railroad last night.
DR.. T, +. Robertson and W. L. Carter OF
Baxley are guests OF the Screven house.
MIR. Abbot Thomas Of this city, has been
elected cashier Of tie new bank atout t. G
established in Darien. Mr. Thomas is son
Of Capt Ed. J. Thomas, CT this city, and
was formerly clerk in the Central Rail.
ROAD bank.
BY letter received by a gentleman in
Savannah, Bishop Gross is spending TIE
Christmas holidays in Salem, Ore. lie re-
ports himself in good health, and expresse
a hope that be may one day visit Savannah
and see his friends here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-30

FOR WEDNESDAYS ELECTION.
The Arrangement OF the Polls-Th
Managers and List Keepers.

The Arrangement of the Polls-The
Managers and List Keepers.
The board Of managers and list keepers
for the county election, 20 be held on Wed
nesday, met at the Office of Supt. NJ. f.
Molina at 4 O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
where the management of the election was
fully discussed, and Supt. Molina was au-
thorizel to assign the managers and lis,
keepers for the different boxes
Justice Elsinger having declined to serve
on the board, by reason of his being on the
city registration and election board, Justc
commissioners in his stead After the adj
journment Of the board Justice Molina
made tine following assignment:
Box No l, Bull street, A to T inclusive
Managers: V. II. Winkler, }. p; W.
Russell, Jr, J. F., and f. Mclaughlin.
Listkeepers: w. W. Lincoln, John D.
Donelan and t. w. McNisn.
Box No 9, York street, G to L inclusive
Managers: W. H. Patterson, j. F..
Pollard, j. ?. Listkeepers: A. J. J.
Blois, II. Palmer aud NJ. j. Quinau.
Box No. 8, President street. NJ to r in-
clusiye-Managers: Thomas ]. Sheftall
J. r., Mcleod King, J. r, and L. c.
Pacetti. Listkeepers; A. G. Yuanez, G.
L. Mallette and 5. c. Roberts.
Box No. 4, Drayton street, S to y in
clusive-managers: Samuel Reynolds, j. z.
James L. Buckner, j. p, and William Z.
Bailey. List keepe 6: u. l.. Strickland, j.
+. O'Byrne and j. NJ. humphries.
1t is said that Justice Foliiard being a
member of the city registration b ard for
the First district, will hardly serve, and in
that event the county commissioners sub
committee will have to supply the vacancy.
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THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here aud There by
the News Reporters

= VAC %fOW5 hcpOA
The city council yesterday at its special
meeting passed an ordinance adopting the
new code
The annual meeting of the stockholders
OF the Reppard Iron Company will be held
at the company's office on Jan. T.
There are said to be three candidates for
CITY physician for the western dis trict, viz:
DIR. b. F. Sheftall, the present incumbent,
ana Drs. u. w. Lamar and j. G. Keller.
The unannounced vote in tabling the
resolution providing for the Charlton dele
CATION at the meeting of the Young Mems
Democratic Club Friday night stood 81 to
81 on the first tally, and on a second count
py the tellers the vote stood S. for tabliug
the resolution 10 IS against.
II. W. Struck's house, ON the Thunder
ooit road, near the Cathedral cemetery,
burned early yesterday morning. An
alarm was rung ia the city and the engines
went as far as the foot of Liberty street,
Where Chief Fernandez turned them back
The house and contents were total loss.
A masquerade ball was given at Pooler
Friday evening. The ball was given by the
Pooler Social Club, and it was an enjoyable
affair. A number from Savannah attended
It, and they report big time. An Italian
string band from the city furnished the
muse Refreshments were served, and
dancing lasted until late hour.
J. W. Thompson tcoIored) editor of the
Peoples Journal, OF jacksonville, Fla,
VINO was seriously injured in the railroad
accident at Hurricane creek last winter
was in the city yesterday. He is still suffer
ing from his injuries, and came TO the city
TO have DIR. Duncan give him surgical
attention. He will remain here for several
days.
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MUST CALL IN THEIR CHAINS.
The Police Kick Against Chief Green
Recent Order

The Police Kick Against Chief Green's
Recent Order.
The police are put out on account OF
Chief Green's order prohibiting the wear.
ing OF watch chains on tho outside Of their
coats. Two patrolmen were sent to the
guard house last week for violation of the
order, and the chiefs conduct on the occa-
sion may lead to an investigation by the
police COMMITTEES of council and possibly
by the council itself.
The police did not take kindly to the or
der when it was issued. There was a good
deal OF murmuring against it, and an open
revolt was limited at That they should be
deprived OF the privilege of wearing SO
harmless and useful an ornament the men
considered an unnecessary hardship. No
such order had ever been heard Of before.
1t grew out of request by some of the
men for the city TO reimburse them for
damages sustained By their watches at the
hands OF ugly prisoners. 10 one or two
cases the city stood the loss. In order 20 d.
away with any further liability Chief Green
issuei his ukase thai the men must wear
their watch chains butsoned inside of their
coats, where they would be safe from
hostile hands.
AT roll-cal a night or two ago Officers
Smith, H. NJ. Morgan and Troup Duaham
appeared with their chains dangling from
their button-holes. Sergt Lee read the
chiefs order again and requested the men
to put in their chains. Officer Morgao did
SO. just then the chief walked down the
line. and stopping in front Of the other two
officers ordered hem to put in their
chains" Officer Smith started TO do so, In
the meantime protesting, with Officer Dun
ham, against the unreaSonabl eness of the
order. The chief refused to hear them AID
threatened to lock them up.
"Lock me up, them replied Officer
Smith, and the chief ordered the two men
to the guard house. The next morning they
were given hearing before the mayor.
The hearing was private. and no dec sion
has yet been given. 1t is understood that
the officers charged the chief with unbecom-
ing conduct, and that the matter is likely
to be brought before the council Similar
.-harges have been limited at for some time,
but the fac.s have never been brought ont.
While the men do not deny the chiefs
authority TO issue such riders as he may see
fit. they claim that the watch chain order
is an unreasonable one The real trouble,
however, is the lack Of harmony between
the chief and his men, which the latter
claim is on account Of the chiefs conduct
toward them.
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TRINITY SUNDAY SCHOOL

To Dedicate Its New Hall Tonight
Eev McCleskey's First Sermon.
The new Sunday school room of tho
Trinity Methodist church, recently erected
on the lot immediately in rear Of the
church, will be dedicated tonight with an
appropriate service at 1880 o'clock.
Rev. 7. L. Christian, presiding elder of
the Savannah district, Rev. 4. II. Mctiehec
aud Rev j. r. McCeskey, pastor of the
church, will take part in the exercises. which
will consist la gely Of sacred songs by the
children. By special request, the song
"Whiter than the Snow," which was sung
with such excellent effect by the school at
its recent missionary anniversary, will be
repeated.
The pulpit Of Trinity church will be occu-
pied this inorning by Rev. j. r. McCleskey,
its new pastor.
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SAMPSON GOES TO JAIL.
The Greek jagged for Selling Mort
gagged Property.

Demondus Sampson, the Greek fruit
merchant, who failed last week, was
arrested last night under warrant sworn
out by Kavanaugh g. Brennan in Justice
Waring Russell's court, and in default of
bail was lodged in jail.
The misdemeanor which isalleged against
Sampson is that some two years ago he
gave mortgage of $500 on his store, and
among otner items of property
embraced in the mortgage was an
iron safe which he afterward sold in
violation of section 1900 Of the Code, which
provides that mortgaged property cannot
be sold by the rnortgagor without the con-
sent of the mortgage, before the indebted
ness covered by the mortgage Is first dis
charged.
The penalty for such violation is "a fine
in double the sum or debt which said mort
gage was givel to secure" Failure to pay
tie fine Immediately is folio 3ed by i'm
prisonment for not less than six months nor
more than twelve months. As the mort
gage was for $500, very k otuy question
will arise whether the fine can be 81 900, or
double whatever was the value of the safe
if the allegation made is proven.
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THEODORE THOMAS ORCHESTRA

Americas Greatest Orchestral Organi-
cation to Make Its Future Home at
Chickering Hall, New York-Chicker-
ing & Sons Form an Alliance with Mr..
Thomas and Ala Him to Place His
Orchestra on a Permanent Basis.
From the American Musician, New York.
The firm of Chickering g. Sons have ex-
perenced an unusually active trade
throughout the autumn and thus far into
the winter Not until January will they
be able to fill all the orders already booked.
The extraordinary activity of trade
began towards the latter eud of tGe sum-
mer. 1t has continued ever since, steadily
increasing till, with one exception (the year
1888 this year will be the most prosperous
in the nrm's history.
A great many causes have contributed to
this result. Many changes were made in
the conduct of the business. These have
proven to be beneficial. Principally, how
ever, the fiue state of the firms affairs may
be ascribed to the fact that the Chidkerng
pianos were never before in so hign a con-
dition of developed excellence as they are
now. This is the general opinion of COM
petent musicians all over the country.
Contemporaneously with this revival of
their business the Messrs. Chickering made a
move which can be fairly stated 60 be one
f the most important, as well as one Of the
most interesting events in the history of
music, as we'll as in the history of the piano
trade in this country, ami 1t is safe to say
that no other event has attracted SO much
attention in musical and trade circles for
the past twenty-five years.
This was nothing more nor less than an
alliance with Mr.. Theodore Thomas and
his orchestra.
The Chickering's never appear in such a
true light, or are so faithful to the tradi-
tions of their house, as when engaged in
furthering the musical interests Of this
country, which they have done at a vast
expense of money, time and labor, ever
since the days when the founder of their
house, Mr.. Jonas Chickering, assisted the
first struggling musician in Boston, three
quarters Of a century ago.
1t should be said right here that in the
relation between Messrs. Chickering and
Mr. Thomas there is nothing that is specu-
lative.
The position is most simple one. The
Chickering's are simply the leaders of a
widespread movemenG to sustain Mr..
Thomas and his caestra, and make both
permanent institutions OF our national
musical life.
The Chickering's have always had a large
following, especially in the very best social
circles, and the giving of the Tuomas Goa
certs in their beautiful hal will uadoubt-
eily be the the means OF rallying to Mr.
rhomas' aid large class of persons who
have hitherto taken but limited interes1
in his work. Music lovers, and especially
the Germans, will always support Mr..
Thomas wherever he plays, but their num-
Der is scarcely sufficient to sustain him. II
Q Anne lean society element can be called
TO bis assistance as well, then the combina-
ton will be strong.
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FOR THE NEW HOTEL.
Tho Old Barracks Fast Disappearing g
A Big Brick Contract

Tho Old Barracks Fast Disappearing g.
A Big Brick Contract.
The old barracks is rapidly disappearing.
Contractor Lswman is pushing the work,
and has removed nearly all of the old
structure except that portion on Harris and
Drayton streets. IL will remain and will
be the kitchen and service quarters of tho
new hotel. The main building fronting
Drayton street will not be torn down.
Nearly half of the excavation is already
done, and as fast as the dirt is thrown out
it in hauled away. BAtween twenty and
tive lty-ive wagons have bee elga red dur
ing the past week to haul the dirt Off
Ons hundred and twenty hands are now
employed on the work. william p. Bailey,
general manager Of the Ssvangah Brick
manufacturing Company Yesterday CLOSED
a co tract with Lewman & Co to fu mis- !
1000, 900 brick for the new hotel building.
Contractor Lewman left last night for
Mayiled. KY, where he has just completed
court house; He will return in a day OF
two
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THFCITrSSINKING FUND
INV BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
g Ne " ELECTED BY COUNCIL

-. ponded Indebtedness at
saVS4 n"-lrnins of the Present Year
W, HoaSI 5oo-THs Years Reduction
s,aaU $4,000 and S2o,ooo-The
sssw ssr, Of the New Commission
H. term of Office of the sinking funo
lne D ~;onors having expired yesterday
III. .l,, meeting of council was held 10 elec,
A '' ,- n, and the following named
'pe .,.r,on were elected: Joseph D. Weed
! GnckeDheimer, John L. Hardee, "ili man,
G.rrord and John L. Hammond. Inc Iniee
o o-.- nan,ed gentlemen were members OF the
u - Capt. John Flannery, president
" ~ tbs old board, was also reelected but ne
S.o liz, 10 serve. The vacancy occaslonea
.on,e time ago by the death OF T. L CaseS
'V, .nnt 6Iled until yesterday, when an en-
tire hoard was elected .
The sinking fund commissioners oL a. W.
.,...ad by two-thirds vote Oh the mayor
e'eS go ~ aldermen for term OF zen
anu 80 and are not required to give oond
yea . a- not Maid for their services In the
auu a. ~ vacancy by death, resignation
even ntbs ~. the council may, after the
~ MIA 'nizatjon of the board fill the 'acancy
W ne = a Commissioners have power TO en-
,oro "a taxation sufficient to keep the sinking
t tnS by snnlicstion to the proper courts a.
iu1u ,ima re mayor and aldermen should
S Ga to act in good faith in provldlng cue 9tt
co., !, source Of revenue in compliance Win
,hs Enhances. The commissioners are
e en- to purchase outstanding D9na Us
o., Ioaret prices, and to cancel the BONDS 50
n NJ or they may purchase by Cali
ing for bids. 4,o c;tv Ian
I isss as shown by the report OF the SINK
mo fand commissioners to the mayor, was
sS'e-4. 500, divided as follows; Issue Oh 1905
sSS05 COO; issue OF 1888, $34s,5O
The credit Of the city is SUCH tnat tDe
bonds command premium, and being non
tsrsble make their holders regard them as
700 20 yood an investment to let go on their
face although the interest is but ) per cent.
III III reduction of the bonded indebtedness
for the nresent wear is estimated at between
sie oOO and $4,000. A fixed sum is set
ssle for the 1879 and 1888 issue, which is at
the command of the commissioners.
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TIE STREET RAILROAD DEAL
sayannah's Prospects for Another
Sensible Resort.

savsnnsh's Prospects for Another
Seaside Resort.
The announcement in the MORNING NEWS
Yesterday Of the consolidation OF the 5-foot
gauge street railroads under one manage
meut was received with general satisfaction
BY the public, as there is seen in it an inn
proved street car and suburban railroad
system. Those who are acquainted with
he business Of the street car systems see in
h large reduction in operating expenses,
e,peciaily in the suburban lines, which,
with a slight change in the tracks, can be
run SO as to give more accommodation to
those who patronize them at less cost to
the corporations.
The change will doubtless give Savannah
smother seaside resort, which, with proper
efforts, can be made to rival the wintering
places in Florida, as the climate Of Warsaw
island is mild and pleasant at this season.
1t IS understood that Mr.. Parsons, VINO is a
gentleman Of large means himself, has asso-
claied with him in his enterprises several
other gentlemen of capital The people
look forward with pl asure to this latest
effort toward developing this part of Geor-
ola
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The Gas Companv,s New oe,oea

The Mutual Gas Light Company will
soon move into its new offices, which are
nearly ready, at No. 1879 Congress street.
Contractor II. Connellee is finishing the
interior OF the Office in handsome style, aud
thel workmanship can ha dly DO exoelled.
Extending half the length Of the room is a
counter with five desks of cypress, finished
with ash. There will be three or four
apartments in the room, among them a
complaint Office, separate from the other
office, aud dark room where the different
grades Of light will be burning continually.
An upstairs room will be fitted up for The
superintendent's office.
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STRUCK THE GUARD DOWN.
A Convict from Aliens Camp Sho,
While Trying to Escape.

a Convict from Aliens Camp Shot
While Trying to Escape.
Horace Bryan, colored, a convict from
Aliens gang, out beyond the Central rail-
road, is in jail with a wound on his head.
and one on his right hand. He attempted
to escape from the guard by knocking him
down with spade, but the guard recov
cred before Bryan had got away. and he
shot the convict. Bryan was stunned by
the ball that struck him on the head. and
hefell and was captured. He was brought
into the city at once, and DR.. Chisholm
dressed his wounds. The physician does
not pronounce them serious. The wound
on the head is only a scalp wound, and that
in the hand is slight
Bryan was turned over from the MAYORS
court on Dec. l for stealing, and was con-
victed of simple larceny in the city court.
Rad was sentenced 70 six. months on tae
chsin-gaDg. He was sentenced Monday.
and was sent ont to the gang Wednesday
Two days later he attempted to escape 81
trying TO kill the guard. The blow which
the guard received was pretty severe. Hnt
be is stlll on duty.
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MAI. RYALS' SANTA CLAUS.
The Children Wondering How He Col
Down the Chimney.

The Children Wondering How He Got
Down the Chimney.
Those who know Maj. G. M. RIVALS win
appreciate his self introduction at the re-
cent Christ mas festival at the Christian
church. The major tips the scale some.
where in the neighb rhood of 400 pounds.
and bis weight represents as many good
qualities; he was brave soldier; he is con-
siderable of q politician when he takes a
hand in an election; he is successful
farmer, can tell an excellent story, but bis
latest development was as a colossal "Santa
Claus for the benefit of the children's festi-
val at the church Of which he is a member.
On that occasion when the folding doors
back Of the baptismal font were thrown
open, the happy gentleman walked in
decorated in the full costume Of Santa Claus
and loaded down with toys and other
presents. When be stopped. be surveyed
the eager crowd Of little ones and said, "Do
you see mel" The children appreciated the
joke. Tho majors representation of Santa
Claus will never DO forgotten by those who
saw it.
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Startling News.

On entire fifth page explains our true
position to the purchasing public. We
mean business, at least for thirty days. to
dispose Of our entire stock of Dry Goods,
amounting to 100000. 1t will be sold be-
low cost, and in no case more than actual
New York cost It will tie a hard blow 10
councillors, but we are not TO think Of
them, but for the benefit Of our late part
ner's estate, aud to wind up the affairs Of
the old established firm Of Gray & O'Brien.
This viii be spot cash sale, Of course,
under the circumstances, and 1t would
please the undersigned for those In arrears
10 above firm 10 come forward early and
make settlement In order 10 close the books
and make returns TO the estate Of +. ii.
O'Brien. CHRIsToPHER GRAY,
Surviving Partner.
JOHN Lyons,
Executor Of Estate T.. H. O'Brien.
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Sunsrior court Cases.

The superior court was in session yester-
day forenoon, and took a recess until next
Thursday incoming at 10 O'Clock.
The motion for new trial in the case of
the State VS.. Frank Hamilton, convicted at
the last term of the court for burglary, was
submitted, and the court took the record
and reserved decision.
Two certiOrari cases were submitted, one
with argument and one on the papers, the
court in each instance reserving its decision.
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