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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
ONE HUNDRED MORE
tathusnek Pianos for Savannah.

Ma buuSuSk EIdnOS lOI OehNdundn.
Notwithstanding the large number of our
special offer-S325 Mathushsk Pianos
placed in Savannah homes since August
last, the demand still keeps up, and up to
dat has &C tually exceeded the supply.
Mathushek Pianos are favoriteS wherever
pianos are sold. and the factory has for
months been b hind on orders for all styles,
50 that we have been unable to get over
half we wanted.
Our order for ONE HUNDRED MORE
MATHUsHEKs has been in some time, and
they are beginning to come along freely.
T trouble is over, and the distur bance
will now commence.
Ole hundred homes to be made happy,
and that right early.
S. cash and 81 weekly. until 1926 is paid,
will secure genuine 1895 Piano, guaran-
teed from the ground up, and good for q
lifetime
$40 actually saved. No mistake or ex-
aggeration about this statement. We mean
just what we say. ONE HUNDRED OF these
particular Pianos are to-day in Savannah
homes, and one hundred more are going in
quickly.
Call and see the greatest Piano ever sold
for 1925 by any house in the United States.
Aud it's a MATHUSHEK. Sold 10y
LUDDEN Il BATES S. M. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
TO SEEK FORTUNE IN MEXICO.
Three Central Railroad Men Off for
Aztec Land.

Three OF the Central railroads clerical
employees left last night for Mexico to take
positions on the Mexican National-Capt
w. G. Raours road. They are Mr.. Will am
Proctor. Jr., of the general freight agents
Office, Mr. Charles d. Hopkins and MIR.
John G. Williams
Before leaving the Centrars employ Mr..
Proctor was presented with hs udSome dirk
knife and other tokens Of good will. Mr..
William Rawls made the presentation
speech. Mr.. Proctor WAS very popular
with the boys of the Office aud was accom-
panied TO the depot by a number of his
young friends Handsome WHIP expects
TO become great favorite VITA the
"greasers' in Mexico, where he goes to fill
position in the auditors office of the Mex
lean National.
Mr.. Hopkins has been with the Central
railroad some time, first as station agent
and telegraph operator at MARROW, and
latterly as statement clerk in the auditor of
receipts department Previous TO his de
parture he was "knocked do Nnn with an
elegant Prise and a sum of money. Mr. Il.
A. Gradot made the presentation speech on
behalf Of bis fellow clerks, and Mr. Hop
kins made suitable reply
Mr.. Williams was secretary and StenoE-
rspher 10 the auditor Of receipts He is an
expert bookkeoper, besides being a good
shorthand writer, and will doubtless sue
coed in the land q the Montezumas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03

ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW.
Savannahians and Other People Who
Come and Go.

savannahians and Other People Who
Come and Go.
W. L. Brown Of Hacyondale is at the
| Harnett.
A. Jordon of Richmond, Va, is at the
Harnett.
S. NJ Clyatt of Clyattville is stopping at
the Marshall
S. Z. Green of Valdosta is registered at
the Marshall.
s, Galatian of Thoma vile is registered
at the Pulaski
B. A. Broughton of Satilla Bluff is at the
Harnett house.
c. r. Peterson Of Donovan is registered
at the Pulaski house.
S. J. Meadows Of Harrison is registered
at ne Pulaski house.
William Tulet of Waynesboro is stop
ping at tde Marshall house.
j. h Clarke left for New York last night
via the Atlantic Coast line.
Clarence Knowles Of Atlanta is in the
city, stopping at the Pulaski house.
J. F. Lord and dlugh er of Tennille,
were guests of the Marshall yesterd ~
Mrs. Mary Howard has returned home
from an extended visit to MONTGOMERY
Ala.
D. +. w. Davis ana family, ana Miss j.
B. Davis Of Marvin, 5. c., are stopping at
the Marshall
II. J.. Covington and Mrs. A. E. Tim
mons of Florence, s. c., are stopping at the
Marshall house.
Mr.. John Cleveland of Mallette, Oak, is
in the city and will spend the winter here
with his son, DR.. William Cleveland, at 81
Duffy street.
Rev. Dr. Dripps Of Philadelphia. who has
been invited to fill he pulpit of the Iude-
pendent Presbyterian church for February
has arrived, and will preach at both
services to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
SEE THE END.

The Press at a Loss for Adjectiyes
With Which to Eulogize the Greatest
Sales on Eecord-How Can the Pub
lie Resist the Pressure2
Tor the next two weeks only the ladies
win have one Of the rarest opportunities
ever offered to purchase goods at New York
cost at Gray & O'Brien's old stand, the final
wind up OF the estate. The immense stock
OF dry goods from the Columbus, Ga,
house has been added to the stock here,
having gone out Of business in Columbus,
so as 10 consolidate the O'Brien estate. Mr..
Christopher Gray aud Mr.. John Lyons, the
executors, have decided to place on the mar
ket these goods to be sold regardless Of cost.
Those indebted TO the late firm Of Gray &
O'Brien will confer favor by calling aud
settling their accounts at once.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
A Resident, Not a Traveli ng optician

DR.. NJ. Schwab, the well-known Optician from
the Saratoga Springs Optical Institute of New
York, has come to Savannah to improve his
health, and has opened a permanent Optical
Institute al No. % Bull street.
DR.. schwab has qualified himself as an OPP
tician by years Of close application and hard
study in the best institutions Of France and Ger
many, and has had practical experience OF
twenty-five years. He can, upon first inspec-
ton, adapt the glasses most appropriate TO re-
store the vision TO its original vigor, and cure
all the various diseases of the eye.
DR.. Schwab's glasses are all manufactured
under his own supervision from the purest
Crystal and Natural Stone, aud he guarantees
not only the preservation, but also the improve
ment OF the sight.
An opportunity is nov presented TO all per
sous afflicted with any deficiency OF vision to
obtain immediate relief by consulting the doc
tor assisted by his son DR.. /. NJ. Schwab, a
graduate OF DR.. C. A. Bucklin's School of optics,
New York
n B.-The doctor does not treat medically in
any way. Such cases are referred to their re-
spective family physicians.
References can b. seen at the ONCE from this
best citizens of Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
AT THE COURTS.
Gossip Picked up Here and There in
the Court Rooms.

Gossip Picked up Here and There in
the Court Rooms.
Julius Kaufman was re-appointed a com
mercial notary public yesterday, by Judge
Adams
The superior court will convene at 10
o'clock to-norI ow morning. In the after
noon, the Savannah, Dublin and Shortiine
railway matter will come on for hearing
for a verdict in favor OF tho judgment
creditors against the defendant rail ways,
upon which TO base decree for the sale of
the railroad line.
A jury was impaneed yesterday after
noon in the supe ior court, and testimony
was heard in part in the case OF the state va
VIM. Henry, charged with burglary, hut
the further hearing Of the case was con-
| tinued until next Tuesday at $50 O'Clock
a. H., as Solicitor General Fraser was com
PEELED TO be in attendance upon the court of
ordinary Of Liberty county on tomorrow.
Mr.. Fraser win leave for Liberty county
on tomorrow morning and will return to-
morrow night.
In the case of the state VS.. Harmon Cohen,
the motion for new trial aud supers IDEAS
was Withdrawn yesterday in the superior
court by T. d. Rockwell, Esq, defendants
cou sci, and the sentence ordered TO be
executed.
Stephen Cochran, tcolored), alias Stephen
Carter, Indicted jointly with Isaac Mann
for assault with in ent to murder Thomas
P. Cain, was acquitted yesterday in the su-
perIor court. Mann, who did the cutting was
convicted ths day previou and sentenced
to ten years in the penltentlary. While the
testimony showed that Cochran was COM
pa1ion of Mann on The night of the ARRAY,
he state was unable to co meet him with
the assault upon Cain. Samuel B. Adams,
ESQ.,, defended Cochran. There was some
applause among his colored friends When an
aCquittal was announced which Q sheriff
suppressed, aud if some Of the offenders
had been identified they would have been
| nnnishAd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03

That was a superb Kuabe grand piano
played by Carl Faelten last Thursday night
at his recital, Sleeper Hall, New England
Conservatory Of Music, Boston. In fact, it
was one of the best grand pianos we have
listened to recently being endowed u it'll
power, brilliancy aud wonderful singing
quality Of tone. We tested the in trumeut
before it was sent to the hal, aud found
the touch responsive and remarkably sym
pathetic. At the hall the piano gave splen-
did satisfaction, both TO performer and au-
dience. Tile Musical Courier, NeU York.
Davis Bros. carry in stock two of these
elegant grand pianos always They sold
one similar in style TO above description
Friday last Call and see them or write for
prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There By The
News Reporters.

News Reporters.
Pooler has organized a social club, and it
Yill give a series Of entertainments during
the white.
Yesterday was return day for equity In
the superior court. and Feb. II is return
day in common law,
Patrick Lynch, q subject Of Great Britain
and Ireland, was admitted to citizenship in
the superior court yesterday.
The delivery wagon of r. D. MacDonell
& Co., with load of go ldS, was completely
demolished st night by the runaway of
the animal attached to it.
w. f. Morrison, Esq. has made demand
for trial on the part OF defendant in tha
case Of Frank Hirt charged with assault
with intent to murder Frank Blodgett.
Blodgett is beyond the jurisdiction OF the
court.
Col Alfred Herrington's case before
United States Commissioner Frank Lamar
was postponed yesterday until Wednesday
next, defendant giving bond for his APP ear
auce at the preliminary examination, which
he has demanded.
Charles Y. Preudergast secretary and
treasurer Of the Savannah Electrical COM
pany filed with the clerk of the council
Yesterday afternoon petition for permis-
sion TO erect poles throu shout the city for
Tue pIopOSel eleClTlC SERVICES C9uleIn plated
under the company's charter.
Only two prisoners were bsfore the
Mayors court yesterday. Isaac Larky, a
peidler. for violating the ordinances by
peddling without license, was dismissed
under promise t. procure license. isaiah
Daniels, a colored man, for kicking up a
row in the western part of the city, was
fined 81, or in lieu ten days in Jail
Officer McD Jnald Of the Central railroad
police, who has been raising fund for the
two policemen aud CrimminS, who were
wounded ia the Yamacraw riot, has sue
ceeded in raising over $500 He ordered
two gold watches yesterday for the officers,
but has not decided on the present he will
give CrimmIns. The watches will cost
about $50 each.
The choir at ST. Johns, which has been
for the last year chorus choir under the
direction Of Mrs. L. B. Burke, will here
after be a quartette and chorus. The must
cal committee of the church has engaged
the services Of Mr' Theodore Wells. so.
prano, and Mr.. Ford, recently Of New
York, tenor, and they will begin their con-
nectio1 with the choir to-day The choir
hereafter will be- Us follows: Mrs. Wells,
soprano; Mrs. Bsrrien and Mrs. Cornwell
altos; MIR. Ford, tenor; Mr.. Rockwell, bass
and Ms. Burke, organist and director.
Under the reorganization St Johns will
have one Of the finest cheirs in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
NABBINa A SHOP THIEF.
A Counter Grabbsr in the Hands O
the Police.

the Police.
Willie Green, oolored, was arrested last
night in Butler & Morrissey's shoe store for
stealing pair of shoes. He was lodged in
the barracks jail.
Mr.. Morrissey said that he had been MOTTO
ing Green and three other men coming
70 the store every Saturday with
heavy overcoats on and each
time they went out without
purchasing anything. The overcoa5 that
Green wore was noticeable by its mammoth
pockets. Last night about o'clock Green
and another negro entered the store. Green
wore his overooat. His confederate sat
down and began 10 look at a pair Of shoes,
whine Green leaned against the counter
close to case of shoes and appeared to be
waiting for his friend.
Mr. Morrissey waited on the customer,
WAC was hard to suit, at the same time
keeping an eye on both men. Green was
clever thief, and he quietly slipped q pal
Of fine shoes into ons Of his pockets with
out the knowledge Of the merchant,
although the latter was expecting 1t every
minute
After the rogue had done his work he
sgaed as If tired Of waiting for his friend
and started out. Mr. Morrissey had MS
giving, and stationing himself in front Of
the man. demanded him to give up."
Green was astounded TO think that he had
baen caught, and quietly taking the box OF
shoes out Of his pocket ne reached down
into hi. pocket and pulled out money to
pay for them.
Sir. Morrissey told him he was not ac-
cepting any money, and clutcLed the thief
in the collar to make sure Of him until an
officer came. Green struggled, aud was in
the act of escaping when Mr.. Butler and
an officer arrived, and the thief was taken
to the barracks. In the struggle a hand
SEINE show-glass was crushed. Mr. Morris
sey said that there are others who are play
ing the same game, and he is keeping a
closa lookOut for them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
LEMON ELIXIR.

It's Wonderful Effect on the Liver,
Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys and Blood,
AS prepared by DR.. II. Motley, Atlanta,
Ga. A pleasant lemon drink that posi-.
lively cures all BiIiousness, Constipation
indigestion or Dyspepsia, Headache, Ma
Iaria, Kidney Disease, Dizziness, Colds
Los of Appetite, Fevers, Cnills, Blotches
Pimples, all Impurities Of TIE Blood, Pain
in the Back, Palpitation of the Heart, and
all other diseases caused by a disordered
liver, stomach and kidneys, the first great
cause of all fatal diseases 80 cents and 81
per bottle. Sod by drugg SITS Prepared
only by II. Motley, Nj. D., Atlanta, Geor
ola
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03

Diseases can be cured, II properly treated
in time, as shown by the following state
ment from d. C. Freeman, Sydney: HAY.
attacks, and gradually wasting away for
the past two years, it affords me pleasure
TO testify that SGorT's EMULSION Of Cod
Liver Oil with Lime and Soda has given
me great relief, and cheerfully recon-
mend il 70 all suffering in similar way to
myself. In addition, would say that 1t is
very pleasant to take.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
THE MERCHANTS MAY WEEK
The southern Travellers Association
on the Move.

The Southern Travellers Association
on the Move.
The Southern Traveller Association is
every day furthering the plans and arrange
ments for Merchants Week in May. En-
couraging letters are received every day
from men out on the road in different parts
of the state and in South Carolina and Flor
ida, and the management has every reason
e. believe that the week will be a grand
success.
The association is working with its whole
energy to have the railroads issue the 3, 900
mile interchangeable ticket General Pas
senger Agent r. Il. Charlton of the Central
railroad, who has just returned from st.
Augustine, where he attended, q special
meeting OF the Southern Passenger Agents
Association, said last night that the ma tor
was fully discussed there and its Importance
was realizsd, but rs definite action on the
measure was beyond the jurisdiction
Of the association resolution was adopted,
referring tho matter to tne general man
ayers of the several systems. He SAID that
the passenger agents were impressed with
the concise manner in which the matter
was brought before them by Secretary Max
Robinson of the Savannah branch of the
Southern Travellers ASSOCIATE IN, who made
the application supplemonting it with petit
tons from all the wholesale merchants of
this city and Augusta.
Mr.. Robinson said that the committee
appointed by the association will ask for
hearing before the general manager, and
will present. its case in proper shape, ac-
companied by statistics which it has pre-
pared on the subject. The association is
also eDdeavoring to secure cheap rates for
tho May celebration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
Another Club House for rybee.

At the last regular monthly meeting of
the Zorayda Archery Club the following
building committee was appointed: w. F.
Scherf, Percy Sugden, and William NJ
Harris Plans for new club house at
Tybee were submitted and adopted The
building is handsome in design. and the
apartments large and comfortable. Work
on the house will begin at once, to be
finished by April 26 which is the clubs
anniversary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
To Talk on the sunday Question.

The National Sunday leagne has sent its
field secretary, the Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts,
on q tour through the south to agitate the
Sunday question Mr.. Crafts has visited
Washington, Richmond, Va, Wilmington,
". C., aud will be in Charleston to-day He
will arrive in Savannah Tuesday morning.
A meeting will be held in the First Presby-
rerian church on Tuesday evening at s
o'clock to hear Mr.. Crafts lectuore, on tho
neceSsi y Of having one day in seven for a
rest day. Mr.. Crafts is a well-known lee
turer and speaker, and is the author Of sew
oral works Of interest bearing on the Sun
day question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
FLETCHER GETS TEN YEARS.
a Dastardly Assault Upon an Infant
The Crime Froven.

Sylvester Fletcher, who was tried and
touad guilty of assault with intent to muir
der in the superior court, was sentenced to
ten years in the penitentiary-the full
penalty for the offsnse TAe assault was
most vicious. brutal and uucalled for, aud
occurred on New YEARS. day. A little child
of only is months was at play on the side
walk In front Of the re .ldence Of it's father,
thomas NJ. Hansen, the shipbuilder, a.
Lincoln and Bryan streets, when Fletcher
came along with a three. pound bowlder in
his hand and struck the child on the head
with the missile. The child fell to the pave
ment paralyzsd by the blow, and for awhile
its life was d SPARED Of Its survival is al
that kept Fietchers neck from the moose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
DRIFT FROM THE HARBoR.
Happenings on the River and Among
the Shipping.

Mossrs. Hoist & Co. cleared yesterday
the Norwegian bark Aurora or Hamburg
with 1914 barrels Of rosin, weighing l, 727,
635 pou DIS, valued at $5,923 go Cargo by
Messrs. Blodgett, Moore & Co,
The steam Yacht Reva, Mr.. p Lorillard's,
came up to the city yesterday and took on
a supply Of coal. Sac left again In the
afternoon. Mr. Lorillard has been hunting
and fishing on and around DAufuskie Island
for the past two weeks or more.
The Norwegian bark Tana, now at
CHARLESTON, will tow TO this port in a few
days TO take on a cargo Of naval stores for
the island Of Java. This will be the second
cargo Of naval stores shipped from this port
TO that distant part of the globe by Messrs.
s = Shooter <, Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03

coast to prevent the heapipg up OF sand
banks TO mar the topography Of tbs ocean
front
1--WE expect, said Mr. Myers, ito have
our new depot at The foot OF President
street, completed, and to have our trains
running into it by April /, or by April IS
at the furthest. With our own terminal
facilires we will not only be able TO oper-
ate the road more satisfactorily, but 1t will
enable lis to have shorter schedule to the
island -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03

Is one OF the most precious Of the many good
gifts offered for mans enjoyment How i'm
portant it is, then, to watcl for the first signs
Of falling sight and guard with great care
against It's further encroRchmsnts.
The msst dangerous practice TO which persons
whose sight is falling are exposed, is that OF
wearing glasses that happen to be in the house
belonging to their mother or perhaps having
been worn by their grandmother or grand
father, wholly unsuited To their conditions 1T
tie dreaming how great and irreparabe an in
jury they are doing to their eyes by us ng un
suitable spectaces.
They would save themselves n lifelong regret
If they would call at Buffers Pharmacy and
have their eyes properly fitted with glasses that
are known 10 be good. Hawkes. Crystaliized
lenses, accurately adjusted to The condition OF
the eyes, preserve the SIGHT and keep The eyes
vigorous even Ia old age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise. A purer medi-
cine does not exist, and it is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases Of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure blood
Win drive malaria from the system and
prevent as well as cure all malarial fevers
For cure Of Headache, Constipation and In
digestion try Electric Bitters. Entire salts
faction guaranteed or money refunded
Price Soc and 81 per bottle, at Lippman
Bros drug store.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
PLUMBER.
DAVIS BROS.
KIND WORDS,

THE HARRINGTON PIANO has, in qHe'
Il and transformations manner ADVANCED
self in the favor of many dealers all e. 80, s-y
country who find il a most reliable lusI tite ~,
In all respects. They can warrant u aaLps ~
give good satisfaction. II is thoroueAiJ -, III IA
strlcted, tho scale Is excellent and tue tonSS i
sympathetic aud at the same time pVmrV..iai
We recommend IL heartily-Ihe MN'''
Courier, NciU York, September ., 1855 ~.
The OGLErHoRPE SAVINGS 4ND TRUST NVssss
SAVANNAH, Ga, August o. 47''
Messrs Darts Bros SdvGnndd. GA .-.hssed
GENTIEMEN-The Harrington Piano pu1C.Higf,c.
OF you some time since has given perfect sAi
ton. and Is fully up TO all your repres55ii'a'is
Yours, very truly. JOIN NJ BRYAN NSS,Iss
SAVANNAH, Ga, September - W.
Aessrs Davis Bros, SdudnH1h, ga; ,--irg.7u
GENTLEMEE--I have tested the ia, ~ ~ top0
Piano, and take pleasure in saying thaV sI .r.trl.
Is rich and sweet, and most adml AUG
ment to sing with. Yours very truIy ,t.,ctor.
j. w. BEARDsLEE. Musical D' ~
SAVANNAH, Ga, July 49, Ioo'
NessTs Davis Bros, SdUdnadh' GA .i.. a. 70
GESTLENEN-ln reply to your lnQung = guo
Low / am pleased with the Harrington i,ssr.
purchased Of you last December, ] ea insse-ton
fully say that Il has given perfect "a Sc ,,a .
and comes up TO all the representa-, i0As I...n
by you at the time OF purchase IL Ha lg.
pronounced by skilled music ans as az very
usually sweet-toned instrument. fo9 l,.ssL.
truly, s. T. KiNgsRkRY, Asst Gen. O"N---
For terms and prices see or wriIe
DAVIS BROS" .,,i,.
42, II and 40 Bull street, Savannah ''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03
The reath OF W. c. Brown.

The account of the death Of W. c. Brown
at Rocky Ford, which appeared in this
paper few days ago, was based on tele-
gram hastily sent. But investigation
proved that he died suddenly Of APP
oplexy while on his way to the sta
ton to meet his wife, who was on brief
visit TO Savannah to see her parents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-03

When 1t Is taken into consideration the
fact that Whisky is used largely by those
who seek its medicinal benefits, the Purity
and merits Of the Whistles sold becomes a
question Of great Importance.
!. w. Harper's Nelson County Whisky
has been before the public for macy years
It's Purity IS not only guaranteed by the
DIS Her. but IS commented o by great
number Of the most eminent Physicians In
the United States. Sold by j. McGrath g.
Co. Savannah, Ga