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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
CITY BREVITIRS.

Haupt Lodge of Odd Fellows will meet
tonight.
The city water supply will be shut off at
O'Clock this morning on Whitaker street
south Of Waldburg, for the purpose Of re-
pairing fire hydrants.
Clerk keilbach of the court of ordinary
issued forty-three marriage licenses last
month, sixteen to whites and twentv-seven
to colored applicants.
The Workman's and Traders Loan and
building Association will hold its sixty
ninth monthly meeting tonight at the sec
retary's office, No. 1lS Bryan street.
A colored boy was reported to have been
drowned yesterday in the river opposite the
Ocean steamship wharves. He was coming
across the river in an open boat when it
was capsized by collision with a cable and
the waves OF passing tug, the boy being
thrown into the water and going down in
the undertow. His name was not learned.
The Norwegian bark Aida was cleared
Yesterday for Garston Dock with 1889 bar
rels of rosin, weighing ,392, 800 pounds and
valued at Sl0,525, and 500 barrels of spirits
turpentine, measuring y, 3Y11 y gallons and
valued at - 7OS. Total valuation Of cargo
$50, 235. Cargo and vessel cleared by
Messrs. Paterson, Downing q Co.
The beautiful ivy vine which had grown
until 1t almost covered the western wing of
the Savannah hospital died the other
day. The leaves began to wither
in spots and within a week after
ward the entire vine was dead and the
leaves are dropping off. 1t is thought that
lightning killed tue vine. The fluid struck
a lightning rod which was covered by the
vine, and that part Of it around the metal
was scorched aud burned 1t was around
the rod that the leaves began first to wither
and fall off
Joe Costello, owner Of watermelon
sloop which came in from Skidaway island
day before yesterday, is anxious to find the
man who stole IS from his vessel last night.
Robert Parker is captain of the sloop, and
| he gave his nephew, young boy who
works with him, IS yesterday afternoon to
keep for him. The boy put the money in
his coat pocket and lay down in the cabin
and went to sleep When he woke up his
coat was gone, and with it the money.
| Costello said that the only man on the sloop
was Robert Dixon, who didn't show up
after the coat was missing. All the parties
| are Colored
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THE PUBLIC BUILDING SITE.
Col. Garrard and Supt. Peck Eacf
Write a Gard

Write a Gard.
Editor Morning Nelcs: In your local
columns this morning appears an article
headed THE Guards VIII Sell Out-Tbe
Battalion Offers Its Armory Site to the
Government" and stating in substance that
l had made a proposition to the govern
nent on behalf of the Savannah Volunteer
Guards to sell its property for $4,000.
his IS mistake. | have no authority
from the corps to offer said site for sale nor
have | done so.
MIR. Peck and myself had a conversation
yesterday, in which.it was developed that
the government had not as yet begun work
on It's proposed building, and reference was
made to the eligibility Of the Guards site
for the public building.
Mr.. Peck thought it was probably the
best IN the city, and l said it was worth at
least 500 GOO for ordinary business purDoses
Mr. Peck said he would write to the an.
thorlties in Washington to know if thew
would suspend work on the present site and
discuss another location, and l presume he
has done so.
II the government should see fit to ne1o-
tate IN regard to the Guards site. il would
be matter for the consideration of the
corps and Of the general assembly Of Geor-
gia. VIM G3RpAP6
judy 81, 1889.
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TIE KANSAS CITY.
The Launching o: the New Steamship
at Chester Next Week.

at chester Next Week
The new steamship, the Kansas City,
which is about completed, will be launched
on Aug. 10. Miss Alice Moore, the pretty
and accomplished daughter of Mr.. L. r.
Moore Of the firm of Bullene, Moore &
Emory, the largest wholesale dry goods
house in Kansas City, Is the sponsor. She
will not come to Savannah with the rest of
the party, but will 60 direct to Philadelphia
accompanied by her father and mother, and
viii meet the party there and 60 down to
Chester.
The party will consist of the Miss Moor,
and Mr. and Mrs. l.. R. Moore, Hon. Ben
Jamln Davenport mayor of Kansas City,
the chairman Of couucil and members of
the board Of aldermen and their wives, the
president Of the commercial club, II. Erwin,
and two members of the club and
their wives, Mr.. Hart of the Kansas
City Times and wife, Mr. w. M Reed,
President Nettleton, Traffic Manager Sar-
gent and General Passenger Agent J. A.
Lockwood Of the Kansas CITY, Fort Scott and
Gulf railroad. The latter viii be in charge
of the party as far as Birmingham. At this
point the Central railroad will take charge
of the party. The schedule is to leave
Kansas City on the evening of the 4th and
arriving in Savannah the morning of the
hoochee at 2 o'clock. General Manager
Belknap, his wife anu his two daughters,
Misses George and Eleanor, will
join the party here. The launching will
take place at noon on Aug. 10. Those OF
tie guests from the west who will be pres
ent are representative men Of their section.
Hon. BENZ min Davenport is an old Savan-
nathan and is we'll known here. During the
time that the party coming from
Kansas City is IN Savannah they
will be shown toe hospitality of the city.
All of Sa7annah's points of interest will he
shown them, and their stay will be made
enjoyable. The party VIII arrive in Caes-
ter on the morning Of Aug. 10, and after
the launching the guests may return as
their convenience dictates.
The occasion will be one of brilliancy
and is expected to surpass in this respect the
launching of the City of Birmingham.
Maj. Belknap was busy yesterday attaching
his signature to the Invitations wnlch are to
go to Kansas City. The invitations are
also the guests ticket They are counter
signed by either General Manager Belknap.
Gen. Sorrel or President Nettleton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
MACON's MAN FRANKLIN.
The Clever Swindler That Detective
Basch Captured.


Basch Captured.
Joe Franklin, who was arrested here
Monday night by Detective Basch, on an
order from Chief of Police Kenan of Ma
con, and who was taken to Macon Tuesday
by Officer Kelsall, is the man who was ar
rested in Macon two weeks ago, the TeEe-
graph says, on complaint of a countrymau
named Dallas. The countryman had met
Franklin and young man named George
Roberts, both hailing from Atlanta,
and after being in their com
pany several hours, found that he
had loaned out all of his money, and was
in helpless condition. He then Threatened
to expose the Aulantians il they would not
pay him back his money. They gave him
the slip and Dallas next found himself
wandering around in half-drunken stupor.
minus money, clothes and valise
He showed an officer an order on the
United States court which Franklin had
given him, and on this Officer Paletharpe
went to work. He located both men. and
after some parleylng succeeded in failing
Franklin, Roberts making his escape.
+. Steinheimer went on Franklin's bond
and until Saturday the Albanian was seen
roaming around the city, living on means
furnished by his father, a large merchant
in Atlanta. Saturday he left for Savan-
nah, but was telegraphei for and went back
in care of the police.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
Arthur s. Haines' Promotion

Arthur S. Haines was appointed special
ticket agent for the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway and the Charleston and
Savannahrailroad yesterday, to succeed the
late William Bren. The appointment goes
into effect to-day. Mr. Haines is a young
man, but he has had considerable experiences
IN the general passenger department of the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway
with which he was connected for several
years. be has wide circle of friends who
are glad OF his appointmelt TO the position.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
LAST MONTHS SHIPPING,
July Arrivals and Tonnage-The We,
sells and Their Rigs,

0OAS H-1A = Eo4I rugs.
The MORNING News gives to-day the
total number of vessels arriving at this port
during last month, with their rigs.
nationality and net tonnage. The number
does not include the arrivals at quarantine
or TyDee, but only those vessels which have
arrived al the wharves and have dischare,ad
cargo or in ballast and loading. 1t does not
Include river or inland coast steamers nor
does it include vessels under 100 TONS
except those trading foreign. The arrivals
with their rig and nationality, are as fol.
lows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
NOT WEARING A UNIFORM NOW.
Policeman McPritchard to be Tried
Under Two CHARGES.

Policeman Sam McPritchard has a bad
charge hanging over him. He was to have
been before the mayor yesterday to answer
for disorderly conduct and resisting
another officer who attempted to
arrest him, but his case was
continued to allow him time to get vii
neSses. McPritchard was drunk TUESDAY
while off duty and got into a row. Officer
Sheehan was called on to arrest him but
McPrltchard did not propose to submit to
arrest aud resisted the officer. He yyes
taken in, however, and tho mayor Will look
into his case in day or two. Pending his
trial McPritchard is not wearing his
uniform.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
Brady-Bowden.

A quiet wedding took place at the
Cathedral last evening at O'Clock. the
contracting parties being Mr.. w. V. Brady
and Miss Mamie Bowden. The ceremony
was performed by Rev Father Mccarthy.
Quite large number of the friends Of the
bride and groom We're in attendance at the
church. The bride is a charming yonno
lady and toe groom is of the MoRNING
NEWS composing room force
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
Before the MAYOR.

johnson Byers was fined s. in the mayors
court yesterday, for fighting in the street
Nancy johnson (colored) was fined SIS
for kicking up a row in friends house.
j. E. Middleton colored) was fined 500
for abusing Celia Gethers, and $40 for
Throwing stones at Wilson Gether's house.
Up to O'Clock this morning three cases
OF disorderly condnct were reported at the
barracks. They were colored, two men and
a woman.
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Buried at Bonaventure.

Nellie May, infant daughter of Capt A
A. VIM, who died at Dalton Monday
afternoon of congestion of the brain. from
teething, was inferred at Bonaventure
Tuesday evening on the arrival of the re-
mains by the Central road. Funeral ser
j. R. McCleskey. -'0'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

The best way to spend pleasant evening
is by seeing the Fords in "London Assur-
ance" Thursday aud Friday nights. Adj
mission SOC and BIC.
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Here to Stav.

Five years lease on present Office If they
fail to give satisfaction you can put your hands
on them and remind them of it, In fact there
is no risk nor experiment in buying the New
Home" Office corner Whitaker and State
streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

Another lot of those beautiful Dongola
Kid O1fords that were admired so mncb
last season, now opened, price only 81 50and
81, at A. s. Nichols, 12S Broughton street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

Funeral of Mrs. Theodore Radericx
The funeral of Mrs. Theodore Raderick
whose death was announced in the MoRv-
ING NEWS yesterday morning, took place
at o'clock in the afternoon from the
family residence, No. 81 President street
Rev. DIR. Bowman Of the Lutheran church
otliclated. Mrs. Raderick was born in Ber-
muda in 1856, and was in her thirty-third
= - -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

The Fords at their best Thursday and
Friday nights in the great comedy, ''Lon-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
Steam
The tonnage was as follows:

Angostura Bitters restores the appetite
and cures indigestion when all else fails
Manufactured by DR.. J. G. B. Siegart &,
Sons. AT all druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

1.-The Private Secretary" is funny, "Lon-
don Assurance" is equally as humorous. A
laugh from the time the curtain rises until
it drops on the last act
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

Children's Shoes cheap as ever at Nichols,
12S Broughton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

Yacht Hats for Gents and BOYS now
opened at Nichols, 12S Bronghton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
Fair Enough.

London Assurance" is one Of the great.
est comedies OF the time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

ASK any intelligent lady who has used them.
and if she don't tell that the New Home
is all right, don't buy it. Office corner Wilt.
aker and State streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
CEMENT.
NURSERY.
DAVIS BROS.

THE Knabe Pianos, which 1 did not KnO"
before have been chosen for my pre'eH'
Concert tour in the U. S. by my mpreSa''
and accented by me on the recommendation
of my friend Bechstein, acquainted with 'Ho'.
merits. Had l known these Pianos as 10"
do, would have chosen them by myssn' O.
their sound and touch are more synpaIne'''
to my ears and hands than all others OIL '-'
country. DR.. HANS Won bUA0"'
NEW YORK, 9th April, 1889.
To Mr. William Kndbe Dc Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

Full line of Ladies Tan Colored Oxfords
now opened at Nichols.
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July 81, 1889, - - " III 0i u

The reporter who interviewed supt. Peck
IN regard to the possible purchase of the
Guards property by the government pot
from him what was stated in the MoRNfTc
NEWS yesterday ~ u
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01
July 81, 1889.

- agree to the above statement of Col.
Garrard, that the whole matter was co1.
sidered Informal. Iagreed with him that
the site was very desirable, but that 7
feared 1t was too late I, however. agraad
to, and did write to the department to
know II they would entertain any proDosi-
ton for change.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

Thursday and Friday nights The Fords,
in London Assurance See ADVERTISE
ment.
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THE FORDs TONIGHT.
Dion Boucicault's Great Success to
Be Presented.

The comedy London Assurance by tina
modern Shakespeare, Dion Boucicault
which made so brilliant a success in Europe
and New York when first presented, will
be given at the theater tonight bv the
Ford Dramatic Association.
The Fords began the season under favor
able auspices and have grown in popular
favor and in proficiency with every per
formance. 1t is expected that with the
best comedy perhaps in the English language
they will not fail t. make the performances
tonight the best of the series. The chsrac-
tiers of the piece and the play itself are gen
orally better suited to the cast of actors
than of any play presented by the Fords
this season. The ladies, too, will have
ample scope to exhibit their histrionic
ability and display their pretty costumes,
The piece will be handsomely mounted with
new and elaborate scenery.
Mr. Dutheld, VINO has aided materially in
making the performances a success. will
make his last appearance in this play as
sir Harcourt Courtlev." The full cast
was given in the MORNING News on Tines.
day. The Teutonia brass baud has kindly
volunteered to play in front Of the theater
from 80 q $50 o'clock. A large audience
is expected, and those who patronize the
performance are sure to laugh until thew
can laugh no more.
The following is the programme of pieces
m hn plas-aI Inv ha har
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-01

Put new life in your system by using the
best Of all liver medicines-Bile Beans.
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THE NEW BUILDING.

Judge Harden, in alluding to the con-
struction of the building, said that there
will be nothing pretentious about it.
Nothing will be sham. W hat looks like
brick viii be brick, and what looks like
stone will be stone. The building will be
fire proof. 1t will be convenient, comfort
able, and it viii be cheap because il will ba
well worth what is paid for 1t. IL viii be A
suitable temple for the Judiciary of the
county.
The commissioners have done well. said
the speaker, but a more important work
remains for them, and one that the people
should aid aud encourage, that is to build
house OF correction for the county of Chat
ham. Persons convicted of a first offense
by being associated with hardened crimi
mails are brought down lower and lower
when they might be made useful citizens if
sc It to reformatorY instead Of making
them more deprayed "a reformatorv.1
the judge said, "is proper pendant of This
court house" The court of county com
missioners, he argued, is the proper one to
build the reformatory.
Calls were made for Judge Falligant, but
he declined to speak
THE BOXES IN PLACE.
At $50 o'clock Col Walker denositad tbo
old and the new boxes in the inches of the
respective corner-stones. The main corner
stone is Ia the northeastern part of the
foundation wall In a. line with President
ana Drayton streets, and the Cornerstone
OF the old building abups it on the south
running along the DraytOn street wall
heayy slate caps were laid in cement ON
The two stones, and then the brick walls
were raised some distance above in cement
AFTER that Rev. A. NJ. Wynn pronounced
'ne Oeneolc1on and the aSsemblage dis.
, 1889-06-06

prevailing direction of wind. south wpst:
total movement Of wind, 4034 miles; maze
mum velocity Of wind, direction and dat-.
"a miles per hour, south vest, and
IN 2. ~. q. "a. 80; total
precipitation, LIE ipctes; nur,b-r Of days
on which ,0l inch or nore Of preci ipitation
fell, H.
Toial pxcess or deficiency In tempera.
furc nnripH month. 63 excess total EXCESS
or deficiency In temperature since January
|, 499 excess
Total precipitation tin inches and Run.
drrdthsl Tor this month in 1881, 0 so;
1892 ! Sd; 1888. 2 1884. 0 So: 1885.
! So; 1886. u 81; 1887 06: 1888, "a;
total excess or deficiency in pr"cl clp,tation
during month, 0 Is excess; total excess or
deficiency In precipitation SINCE January I.
q AZ deficiency; number of cloudlrss da,s,
.; partly cloudy days, IL; cloudy days, IL;
dates of frost, none.
, 1889-06-06
ARISEN AGAIN.
Cheney building upon = More Substantial
Scale,

CHENEY, June l Correspondence, The
city of Cheney is being rapidly trans
formed from scene of devastation to q
city of beauty. Handsome brick build
inRs are rising up like magic out OF the
ashes caused by the terrible conf ,Rratlon
hat laid waste four solid blocks of build
in9s q short time ago. First street, the
main street OF the city. has been widened
twenty-fcnr feet and graded it's entire
length. All the buildings that escaped
the fire are being moved back to make
room for n twelve-f foot sidewalk on either
side that is being laid and when con Dleted
will be as handsome q thorouHhfare US
any city could wish.
Building material 10 scarce, retarding
great many in the erection OF their build
inQs. but we expect to see the whole OF the
burnt district occupied by substantial
brick buildings before the snow flies. The
fire WAS a severe blow to many who lost
their all, but has been vast benefit to the
city in general. Fire limits have been "a.
tabished. an improved system of wat,r
works put in and there IL no reason ehy
Cheney shonld not be AZ handsome aud
prosperous a city as there is in Washing.
ton. The Cheney bank building 10 being
rapidly pushed and when completed will
be a. handsome bank as there is IN
Washington. The Northern Pacific depot
has been enlarged and removed at the ex-
pense OF 81 500. making it one Of the
handsomest depot buildings aiong the line,
depot that any city could feel proud Of.
Cheney has made q fresh start and
thanks to fewfof her enterprisinv and
pushing citizens will he o city OF promi-
nence In the near future. A. ID. b.
, 1889-06-06
The CrOllll Inuuost.

CHICAGO, June 3.-The coroner's inquest
in the CroD'n Case resumed this morning
A number OF witnesses were examined but
scarcely a single fresh fact was brought out.
Frank talKins and Mr. and Mrs. Cunkliu,
salJOnkeeper and wife, with whom DR..
Cronin lived, referred IN their testi
mony to the doctors s,atenien that
he believed himself IN danger because
OF his Opposition to Alexander sullivan
in the Clan Ma Gael. Old man Carlson,
who owns the cottage Ia which the deed is
supposed to have been committed swore
thar the man who rented the place went
aiterward to the house Of the ice man, r.
o. Sullivan. near by. and held couver-
sation. Subsequently the ice man told
Carlson that the tenant WAS u friend oi
his who w"uld pay the rent all right
, 1889-06-06
Annual Meeting.

DESvER, Colo, June 3.-The annual
meet ing OF the stock holders VI the Denver
" RIO Grande railway was held here 10.
day, Among those present were George
, appel, chairman; Charles W. Dakosla
aud Adolph En1le Vf New York; ID. h.
Moilat, pre,ideIit. Il. V. Wolcott anu ]. W.
Gilluly ui Denver. The annual report was
submitted and adopted aud new board of
directors elected AZ follows: ID. II. Mofiat,
W. ). Cheesinsn ot Denver, Geo: se Cap.
pell, X L Wilson, Adolph Engle. CHARLES
" Dskosta and Joseph II. Rusk Of New
YORK, j, Luber Welch and Edward Smith
OF Philsdelphia. The only change in the
hoard ~ the election of Messrs. Ru,k aud
Smith In place OF Messrs. MiEturn and
SIsd ger resigned. The directors will meet
IN New York June 6, when the election OF
officers will take place.
, 1889-06-06
The IrI.h Na,,una, League.

LINCOLN, N b., Jure 2 Pr, sident John
Fitzgerald of the IRISH National league Of
America to-day ISSUED u circular postpon-
ing he meeting OF he league which WAS to
have been held July o at Philadelphia.
This Is done OH the Cablpd advice OF Mr.
Parn, II that such action be taken. tost-
ponenent is until after the ending OF the
present session of the British parliament,
Upon report ~ Parneli's cable, members
vi the executive committee OF the learu-
weIe wired his WISHES. Thirty.th rec dele.
R',es, including officers. replied favorably
TO compliance, three opposing II, and
three could not be reached. Parnell's
cablee ram was in answer TO one from Fi'z.
gerald u Vim y Brien, urging represent
tion at Philadelphia from across tue water
and ssking particularly for the presence OF
OBIien and some protestant nationalists
President FnzIerald poinis out that sim-
liar post ponetnent ~ The Chicag. conven.
tion took place in 1885 upon Parneli's sd-
vice, owing to- the difficulty VI spsriny
suitable representatives. Mr.. FnE1erald
adds that any statement that the post lpone,
mett Is in any manner connected with tue
abOninable muider of DIR. Cronin is sbso.
lutely ialse.