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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
TO INCREASE THEIR PAY.
Four City officials to Have Theil
Salaries Raised

TOur lily OLuclalS 10 nave 1Qelr
Salaries Raised.
There is always an air of secresy hover
ing around the city council caucus room,
but it has leaked out that the new budget
will provide for an increase of the salaries
of some Of the city officials. 1t is under
stood that the salary of the corporation
attorney is to be raised from 81 800 to
s., 600 that of the harbor master from
81 800 to 81 800, the superintendent of
water-wOrks salary from 81, 500 to 81, 800,
and the salary of the city surveyor from
$1,000 TO 81, 400.
1t is understood that the increased de-
mands upon the officials in the departments
named fully justify the increase, and that
the prop lssd salaries are much less than
either Of the gentlemen holding these offices
could command outside of the puolic
service.
|. Upon the corporation attorney will fall
this year the conduct Of three cases Of i'm
portant litigatiou-the Liberty street as
phalt assessment suit, the ground reut
assessment, and the contested tax ordi-
nance; for no matter whether the new
ordinance complies or does not comply with
the supreme court decision in the Verdery
case, it is thought that litigation is ineY
table
The increase of the duties imposed upon
the harbor master by tie steadily increas-
ing shipping it is held fully justifies an in
crease of $500 per annum.
The proposed increase of the salary of
superintendent of water works is justified
by members of council on the ground. not
only of increased demands upon him, but
by reason Of the fact that. as practical
master machinist, the city has had in addi-
ton to his services as superintendent that of
a skilled workman, by reason of which extra
skilled labor it is claimed there has bsen a
saving of asgreat deal of money to the city.
For like reasons Of great efficiency and
vastly increasing demands upon him, the
increase of $500 in the salary of the city
surveyor, it is understood, has been unani-
mously agreed upon, and it is claimed that
with all the added demands upon the city
surveyor, and increase Of the regular bust
ness Of the office, the proposed salary is no
higher than that paid to Mr.. Howard, and
without the fees which accrued to the city
surveyor at that time in addition to the
salary, the fees Of the Office now going to the
CitV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
TO REARRANGB THE EXCHANGE.
City Off1oes to be Changed When the
WaldburR Building is Built.

City Off1oes to be Changed When the
WaldburR Building is Built.
In the event that the Waldburg estate
erects q new building west of the city
exchange, a remodeling of the interior of
the exchange building is contemplated.
Mr.. I. NJ. Cunningham said yesterday
that it has not been fully determined TO
raZe the present building on the Waldburg
site, but plans have been drawn for FIVE
story building, and in stated event it will
be erected. The Offices of the Ocean Stea u
ship Company will occupy the eastern one
third of the new building.
In the city exchange the treasurer's offics
will be removed to the front room now oc-
cupied by the Ocean Stea uship Company.
and City Marshal Wade's Office will be in
the rear of the treasurer's, new Office. The
city marshaIs old Office will be occupied by
the superintendent Of the street and lane
force, and the present office Of the treasurer
will be used as a committee room for the
committees Of council. The room lately
occupied by County Engineer Thomas viii
BE- converted into drafting room for the
city surveyors corps, and the room now
used by the corps will be the Office proper
OF the CITY surveyor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
LOCAL PERSON AL.

H. J. Clark is here from Dublin.
G. Il. Keller Of Monteith is here.
II. G. Caswell of Irwinton is here.
P. H. Whitfield of Fido is in town.
W. II. Bullard is here from Waycross.
John B. Durham of Columbus is here,
B. Dougherty Of Sanford, Fla, is here.
R. L. Barnes Of Altamaha is in the city,
II. P. Mattox of bonneville is in the city.
A. B. Andrews of Atlanta is in the CITY.
d. G. Carmichael of Rochelle is in the
city.
John Foster of Gainesville, Fla, is in the
city.
W. s. Fender came up from Fender yes
terday.
R. s. McLaer came up from Brunswick
yesterday.
]. W. Preston came down from Barlow
yesterday.
D. H. Powers came down from Macon
yesterday.
A. W. Morrison came up from Abbeville
yesterday.
c. S. Stephens came up from Brunswick
yesterday.
Mrs. ]. Fl. Sweetland and wife are guests
at the Harnett
b. II. Tompkins came down from At
lanta last night,
Miss Minnie Harris will spend Christmas
week in Atlanta.
Judge G. w. Gustin came down from
Macon yesterday.
James Earle, Jr.. left yesterday for New
York on his way to Europe.
DR.. J. II. White and wife, of Branford,
and Mrs c. S. Browne of Mayo, Fla, are
guests of the Marshall.
d. X Lowery Of Edgefeid, s. c., is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. r. L. Gentry, No. Is Jones
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Myrick celebrated the
sixth anniversary of their marriage with a
social party at their residence, No. $50
Taylor street. last night.
Hon. William Clifton will leave to-day
for Perry's Mill, Tattnall county, on a visit
to the home OF his mother, where a family
reunion of the Cliftons win be held on
Christmas day.
o. P. Love. the Central's efficient oper-
ator at Macon, and his bride, left yesterday
for their parents home. at Folkston, where
they will spend some time. From there
they will visit friends in Brunswick and in
Fort Valley, returning to Macon after the
holidays.
Judge P. M. Russell, clerk of the CITY
court, celebrated his 74th birthday last
Wednesday evening, on which occasion
quite number of Judge Russell's friends
were his guests, and were entertained by
him and Mrs. Russell. The judge was the
recipient OF many congratulations and
wishes for many more birthday anniyer-
sariss
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
THEY'D BETTER KEEP AWAY.
The Trouble Couple OF Urchins Got
In at the New Public Building.

The Trouble Couple of Urchins Got
In at the New Public Building.
81 have done you kindness this time in
letting you 60" said Construction Superin-
tendent J. G. Peck of the new public build
ing, yesterday morning, to a couple of
urchins who had just been chastised by
their mothers. IF you repeat your actions
and l catch you will turn you over to the
authorities" he added, warningly, as he
left them.
The superintendent caught the boys in
the public building yard ripping up the
covering to the foundation of the build
ing. He had superintended the work
of carefully covering the foundation
SO as not to allow the brick-work and stone
to be damaged, and when the boys admitted
that they were ripping up TIE boards
maliciously, Superintendent Peck "yanked"
them off to their mothers and stood by to
see that the whipping was properly DONE
1t was bad piece of business for the
urcllins to be engaged in, and the penalty
has perhaps taught them the lesson that
Uncle Sam must be respected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
FREIGHT CARS IN A WRECK.
The Second Section of an g. r. & w,
Freight Bangs Into the First

The Second Section of an g. =. & W,
Freight Bangs Into the First.
The second section of Savannah, Florida,
and Western Railway freight train No. Is,
ran into the first section, a mile this side of
Screven yesterday morning at 8 o'clock, de-
railing and damaging the engine, tearing
up lumber car and breaking the bumpers
on five cars Of the first section, and three
cars on the second train.
The first section was coming toward Sa-
vannah, and was climbing a grade
when the rear section over took it. The
morning was so foggy that the crew on the
rear section could not see any distance
ahead, and 1t did not see the lights in the
cab of the train in front. The first section
was running very slow. The rear Sc ton
was descending grade, and its velocity was
greater than that Of the first section, aud
being so close behind it ran into the first
sections time. No one was hurt.
The first section Of the train had thirty
one cars. and the rear section twenty-six
cars. The cars damaged we're loaded with
naval stores, lumber and cotton. Several
fruit cars were in the rear section of the
train, but they we're not damaged.
The road was ohstructed until 1880
o'clock yesterday morning. In consequence
OF the wreck, passenger train No. 6, due in
Savannah at $40 o'clock in the morning,
did not arrive until 80 last night
Train No. IA, due here at 12:l4 o'clock.
did not arrive until 530 o'clock. The delay
to it was owing to the wreck at Fleming
last Saturday. The wrecking party was
getting the trucks of the cars on the track,
and the mail train had to wait until
that was done.
1t was reported at Waycross yesterday
morning that both up and down passenger
trains on the Brunswick and Western rail-
road were off the track somewhere on the
line of that road, and that Conductor Sum-
ter had his arm broken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
DRAWING TO A CLOSE.
The HUssars' Bazaar to Wind Up
Tonight.

The HUssars' Bazaar to Wind Up
Tonight.
Last night was another big night as the
bazaar. More people were there and more
articles were auctioned off and raff1ed than
on any other night.
AT Mrs. Whitehead's fancy table a table
cloth and napkins were won byMr. G. Mar
meIstein, a table cover by Mrs. d. L
Mcintyre. a silver lamp by Miss Madgie
Reid, table cover by Arthur Whitehead.
a table scarf by W. B. Hartridge, and a
lamp shade by Capt John r. Dillon.
AT the restaurant, managed by Mrs.
Daniel and Mrs. Pritchard, the ITALIA
hassse" cake was won by Mrs. Bridget
Lynch, and handsome cake was won by
Mrs. William Garrard
At the apron table, managed by Mrs
Bloodworth and Mrs. g. NJ. Cunningham,
child's carriage robe was won by Mrs. e.
A. Smith.
At Mrs. Remshart's and Mrs Gordon's
table, baby doll was won by Hon. William
Clifton.
Atsthe furniture table, managed by Mrs.
Fleming and Mrs. Best, gilded chair was
won by Miss Gertrude Brown, and hand
some hatrack by Sergt Leonard.
AT the military booth, managed by Mrs
Belsinger and Mrs. Silva, the pair of hand
some brass stirrups was won BY Mrs Mary
Sagurs, and smoking set by w. r. Leaken,
Esq. The artillery saddle, bride, howsing,
and pair OF spurs, were won by Capt. John
Derst.
The "phonograph," under the illustration
of Mr.. c. F. Prendergast, was an increasing
attraction. 1t needs but to be seen and
heard for proper conception of its work
ings.
The bazaar properly closes tonight, but
the articles will be auctioned off Monday
and Tuesday,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
CITY BRHVITIES.

The public schools closed yesterday for
the holiday vacation.
The g. o. P. ball, to have been given
next Monday night, Dec. 90, has been post
poned.
Five arrests were reported at police bar
racks at l o'clock this morning. Two were
arrested for vagrancy. and the others were
drunk.
The citizens of Pooler gave an oyster
roast last night, and large number went
up from the city to attend it. After the
roast a hop was given, and the affair was
very enjoyable. A band from the city fur
nished the music
The Leon Swift, j. s. Collins &c Co.'S
fruit vessel, which arrived from Baracoa
the first part of the week, finished die
charging her cargo yesterday, and will
return to-day. Her cargo consisted of
$4,000 coccanuts and 2.l00 punches of
bananas.
Jones, the negro man who was shot on
Wednesday night in Valdosta, was brought
to this city yesterday afternoon. His wife
and children and colored man accom-
panied him. Jones was apparently suffer-
ing great deal from his wounds. His wife
stated that he was brought here so that he
could get medical treatment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
TAKEN TO THE CAMPS.
Nine Bad Convicts Got Out OF the
Way for Awhile

Nine Bad Convicts Got Out OF the
Way for Awhile.
Guard w. Fl. Turner arrived yesterday
and took away delegation of nine con-
victs to the state camps. The prisoners
were as follows:
George Washington, sent for ten years
for burglary.
David Pelot, ten years for assault with
intend to murder.
Joseph Forster, six years for simple lar.
ceny.
james Hughes, five years for larceny
from the house.
London Bright, twenty years for volun-
tary manslaughter.
Charles Houston, ten years for assault
with intent to murder.
Daniel Brown, three years for involuntary
manslaughter.
Charles Bergman, six years for assault
with intent TO murder.
Thomas Perry, four years for burglary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Princeton Bows Coming.

The Princeton College Glee and Banjo
Club will give a concert at the theater
Thursday, Jan. 2. The club is making its first
trip south. Its tour includes Baltimore,
Washington, Richmond, Wilmington,
Charleston, Augusta and Savannah. The
members Of the club are travelling
in a special car. and ara sing
ing in the interest of college athletics
the Princeton mon in Savannah will
look after tse club here. Rooms have been
engaged at the De Soto, and the members
OF the club will be among the first guests of
the hotel. After the concert Accompaniment
airy hop will be given in their honor, and
they will leave the next day for New York
by steamer. There are twenty-five men in
the club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
AT THB THEATpR.

'Fabio Ronani" To- Night and Monday
Nights Attraction.
''Fabio Romano will be seen for the first
time in Savannah tonight and Monday
night. Alden Benedict is at the head of
the company. The play is spectacular. In
plot, in scenery, in presentation, the
Charleston Neeos and Courier says, it may be
compared TO the historic tooth OF "Katishan
it stands alone. The strong points Of the
play are It's romantic features. None of
these is strained by the playwright. Every
thing is not only possible, but probable.
The action is rapid, the scenes are start
ling, and the listener aud spectator is car
ried along by his interest in the story and
his expectation of startling climax.
In the company are Miss Frances Field,
William J. Butler, and John X. Werner. The
company will be- here two nights. The sale
of seats opened yesterday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
MADE WAY WITH THE FUNDS.

That is the Charge Against the Union
Aid society's Treasurer.
The Union Aid Society, a colored benevo-
lent aud beneficiary association, is in mud
die common to many colored societies of
that character. Annie McFall has sworn
ont warrant in Justice Waring Russell's
court charging Elizabeth Hous-
toun, the society's treasurer, with
the embezzlement of S149 05 of its funds.
The treasurer is out on boua, and pre-
liminary examination has been demanded
and viii be held by Justice Russell Monday.
The defendant Is represented by P. J.
OConnor. Esq, and George W. Owens,
ESQ.,, represents the society. The justice
expects full house next Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Died in a Fit.

An unknown negro, who arrived at Way
cross yesterday morning by the Jacksonville
train, fell dead in the depot a few minutes
after the train arrived he had been very
violent on the train, and tried to pull up
the seats and do other damage, but was
finally quieted by the negroes in the car.
On arriving at Waycross, he had what was
apparently an epileptic fit, but recovered
from it. A few minutes after, he attempted
to walk across the room, but he fell dead.
What his name was, or where he came
from, was not ascertained
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Mrs. Eva Strauss Dead.

Mrs. Eva Strauss, relict of the late Peter
Strauss, died last night about 10 o'clock at
her residence, at State and Whitaker
streets, Of Bright's disease. The deceased
was 81 years old. She was u native of
Bavaria, and came to America when a
girl. She had been a resident of Savannah
Anton Strauss, who resides in New York
and who has been telegraphed for, and
three grandchildren. Her funeral will take
place at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21

cred that can be remuneratively worked on
a large scale. He says that Florida is more
than the coral reef or the sand bank that
many imagine it u be, and that beds of
gypsum, natural cement, and wonderful de-
posts of phosphate are found in the penin-
sula.
Phosphate beds from sixteen to sixty feet
in depth, and extending in area over thou
sands Of acre, he thinks point TO the con-
clusion that the days of importation of
northern fertilizers Will have soon become
numbered with the things Of the past.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
An Artistic Piece of Needlework.

There is on exhibition at the Bull street
store of Messrs. Solomons sc Co. quite a
handsome piece of work done in colored
silks, representing two vessels under full
sail, VITA the water, the coast, and other
crafts worked in an admirable manner.
The ships are beautifully framed and are
being admired by the ladies, who can ap-
preciate their delicate workmanship. They
will be on exhibition for the public few
days longer before being removed for
rattle. nac
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Looks like a Mistrial.

The jury in the Polite damage suit
against the Savannah. Florida and Western
Railway Company took the case last night
after argument by Hon. F. G. duBignon
for the defendant, and r. R. Richards,
Esq, for the plaintiff, and up to midnight
an agreement had not been reached.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Death of John 81. Kemns.

John II. Kemps died last night of con-
sumption. He was long and fayorably
known in the grocery trade, and was for
merly Of The. firm of Newton & Kemps, and
afterward by himself until two years ago,
when he was compelled to retire by reason
OF Ill health. He was Al years of age. and
leaves a wife and child to mourn his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
s75 oO-A fair secondhand Square Piano
on easy terms. Liberal reduction for
cash. LUDDEN &c BATES S. NJ. H.
Holiday Presents.

We offer the largest stock of Optical
Goods in the state at prices to suit all. We
mention few articles, such as Gold Spec
tacles, Gold Eye Glasses, Opera Glasses,
Field Glasses, Spy Glasses, Microscopes,
Reading Glasses. ETC., at DR.. NJ. Schwab g.
Sons, % Bull strest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Wedding at Walthonruilla.

Mr.. Everitt Adams of Lumber City, and
Miss Maggie Norman of Walthourville.
formerly OK Brunswick. were married in
the Presbyterian church at Walthourville
Tuesday evening, by Rev. J. w. Mont
gomery assisted by Rev. L. B. Davis. The
bride is a great favorite in Liberty county,
and carries to her new home the best wishes
of a large circle of friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Clubs.

The following named clubs, Commercial,
at Augusta, Co.; Seminole, at jackson
vile, Fla; Cape Fear, at Wilmington, N.
c.; Guards, at Savannah, Ga, supply their
members with the Herman Cortez" cigars,
made at Key West aud sold by Lee Roy
Myers Il Co.. Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Quality VIII Tell.

Of2,454, 504 cases of champagne imported
during the past ten years. comprising
twenty-six brands, over one-fourth was Sc.
Fl. Mumm's Extra Dry" which during the
same period was over 200, cases in excess
of any other brand
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
$3.50 00-Handsome Rosewood Square
Piano, secondhand, well renovated
Liberal discount for cash.
LUDpEN 81 BATES s. N. Il.
The Marshall House.

The Marshall house in this city is now
under the personal management of Mr.. M.
L. Harnett. 1t is replete with oil modern
improvements, electric bells, electric lights,
and newly furnished throughout. Rates
have been reduced to SO, SO so aud So per
day. M. L. HARNETr & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
Death of Mrs. Annie oetiens

Mrs. Annie Oetjens, mother of Mr..
Diedrich Oetjens, living at the corner Of
York and Price streets, died last evening at
her sons residence. She was a native of
Hanover, Germany, and was in her esd
year. Her funeral win take place Sunday
afternoon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
The Frazier Murder Case.

The trial of Peter Frazier, for the muir
der of James Smith, and the trial of Sandy
Green, an accessory. which were set for
hearing in the superior court yesterday,
were reassigned for Jan. 81, 1890.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
On Time Once in Awhile.

A subscriber at Boston, Ga, says that
the fast mail from Savannah gets there on
time about twice week, and the Albany
Express about once week. The mails are
usually one to nine hours behind time.
Supt Terrell's attention is called to this fact
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
BAD MAIL SERVICE.

FeFHHhulna ASKS a very Pertinent
Question.
FERNANDINA, Fla, Dec. 19.-Editor
Morning NeaCS: What is the trouble with
the Savannah, Florida and Western railway
that we cannot get our mails here in less
than from thirty-six to forty hours from Sa-
vannahs We are losing the sale of all of
our papers. We shall either have to give
up the news bust Tess or appeal to head
quarters for better mail service.
IL W My
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21
OAK, Pine and Liehtwood.

Have removed my wood yard to corner
Gwinnett street and Savannah, Florida and
Western railway. Telephone ~. r. b. Cassels
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21

MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, March, 1881.
DEAR SIR-Sanodine is the best medicine
ever saw for scratches. 1t did not take
but two applications to cure. 1t is no hum
bug, and is all that is claimed for it.
respectfully JOHN I. ADAMS,
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HOUSEHOLD HARDWARE.
Lowell 81 baltimore Have It in Every
Shape.

~SFOAA ~ @A3V0 ~ AL 6N6TY
Shape.
Lowell & baltimore have about every
thing necessary in the stove and housefur-
nishing line. They are SO long and we'll
known in the business that a great many
persons have learned to look upon Lowell &c
baltimore as better judges of his or her
wants than themselves. 1t is very COM
mon occurrence to have parties call and
say they want range and all necessaries to
properly fit out kitchen and house. With
these customers they use every effort to
please, feeling themselves entirely relied
uDOn.
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$50 o0-A very fair secondhand Piano on
easy terms. Liberal discount for cash.
LUDDEN &c BATES s. M. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21

Only 25 cents bottle for the most wonderful
liniment in the market-"Salvation Oil"
What differencel ottar of Roses, 81 a drop.
Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup 25-cents bottle,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21

A large assortment Of secondhand Pianos
thoroughly repaired, to be closed out
at special low prices for the holidays.
LUDDEN & BATES S. NJ. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21

A large stock of Magic Lanterns at re-
duced prices, at DR.. M. Schwab & Sons, 25
Bull street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-21

Brewers Lung Restorer will cure the
most obstinate cold
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s125 oo-A Chic kering.s Square, 7-octaves,
full iron frame, old style, well re-
paired. Liberal discount for cash,
LUDDEN 81 BATES s. NH.
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"The Backward Bow

Is often the most difficult member of the
family, HIS possibilities, and the best way
of bringing out his talents, are to be d 5
cussed IN the coming volume of the Youth:
Companion by President j. B. Angel Of
the University of Michigan, President G.
K. Adams of Cornell, and President D. c.
Gilman Of Johns Hopkins.