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The morning news., 1889-02-17
FRUITAGE OF A SHIPS ANCHOR.
The Dead Body of John, the Tramp
Clinging to its Flukes.


Coroner W. D. Dixon was called Friday
evening to examine the body of drowned
mulatto who was found hanging by his
clothes to the anchor of the steamship
Fawnee, lying at Gordon's wharf There
was nothing on the person of the drowned
man to identify him. A bunch of keys
was all that was found in his pockets The
body, which had evidently been in the
water about two weeks, was not badly de-
composed ard it is believed to be that of
the mulatto tramp John" who fell from
the bowsprit of the brig Jennie Hubert on
Feb. l last, and was carried away by the
undertow before he could be rescued,
although the accident was noticed at the
time and efforts made to save hIm.
On the night of Jan. 26 last, he went
aboard the brig, which was discharging
phosphate rock at Smith & Paulsen's wharf,
and asked to be given lodging for the night,
which was provided for him in the fore
castle, and after that he was employed at
light work about deck until the Friday
morning following his visit to the brig,
when he fell into the river, and like many
others lost his life in the treacherous under
current. He wore lightfelt hat and blue
jumper, but no one seems to know where he
hailed from, and he gave no other name
than John" The body was inferred in the
colOred cemetery
The morning news., 1889-02-17
THE 10 O'CLOCK MOVEMENT.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Petition to the City Council.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Petition to the City Council.
1t is expected that the police committee
of council, TO which was referred the mum
erously signed petition, asking that the bar
rooms be closed up at 10 o'clock at night,
will report at the next meeting. The petit
tion was presented at the last meeting OF
the council, and was the result Of n canvass
by the members of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union.
Mrs. Webb, president of the union, said
yesterday that the members labored dill
gently TO get up the petition, and they are
interested in the disposition council will
make of it. Tne Union has taken
no steps in the matter since
the petition was presented hoping that the
council would did the union in its work.
Mrs. Webb said that there will probably be
no action taken until after the council has
acted.
'sWe would hate to see II find grave IN
oblivion, she added" aud our whole time
and energy will be devoted to securing, if
possible, the legislation asked for"
The morning news., 1889-02-17
Dixey as "Adonis. &"

OF Dixey as "Adonis. very little can be
not already read. The play is familiar
one. A great deal of the interest in the
performance centers in Dixey's specialties.
His imitation Of Irving and his
song, "It's English, You Know and
his dancing are the features that
are most known. There are over sixty peo-
pie in the company supporting him, and it
includes the leading talent on the line of the
performance. The sale Of seats, which be-
gan Friday, is the largest that has been
known since the theater has been under its
present management. Nearly every seat in
the lower part Of the theater was taken
yesterday, and most of the balcony seats
yyara takeu
The morning news., 1889-02-17
Warmers Sanitary Underwear
And Buckskin Undervests at LaFar's.
Fine Crystal Chandeliers; orders taken
1T factory prices at Vests China Palace
The EyesiCht

Is one of the most precious Of the many good
gifts offered for mans enjoyment. How i'm
portant it is then, to watch for the first signs
of failing sight. and guard with great care
against its further encrOachments.
The msst dangerous practice to which persons
whose sight is failing 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, lit
tie dreaming how great and irreparable an in
jury they are doing to their eyes by using un-
suitable spectacles
They would save themselves lifelong regret
if they would call at Buffers Pharmacy and
have their eyes properly fitted with glasses that
are known to be good. Hawkes. Crystallized
Lenses, accurately adjusted to the condition Of
the eyes, preserve the sight and keep the eyes
vigorous even in old age.
The morning news., 1889-02-17
THE NEW SAVINGS BANK.
Mr.. z. L. Hackett OF the Central Rail-
road Bank Elected Cashier.


road Bank Elected Cashier.
At special meeting of the directors Of
the Title Guarantee and Loan Company
held yesterday afternoon Mr.. e. L. Hackett
was unanimously elected cashier Of the
savings department. Mr.. Hacket hes been
connected with the Central Railroad Bank
for the past twenty years, and is regarded
as a reliable and thoroughly efficient officer
His appointment is cordially indorsed by
the public, and the Title Guarantee Com
pany secures the aid of a very competent
cashier, who brings to the discharge of his
new duties a pure record, courteous man
ners and valuable experience.
The company has taken a
lease of the building at No. 1851 Congress
street, ON johnson square, and will fit 1t up
as speedily as possible for use as savings
bank and for general offices. Mr. Beckett's
abstract Of land titles will be removed there
and an Office fitted up for him over the
banking department.
The company offers to its present stock
holders 24S shares Of stock, all that remains
of the LOCO shares origiually authorized by
its charter, and sufficient TO raise the work
ms capital TO 100000 when fully paid in.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

that it is not my intention to tell you that
my whi,key is a Specific for consumption,
Kidney or Liver trouble or any other dis
ease This would smack Of Quack and
Humbuggery, which no honorable man
should be guilty Of. will, however, as
sure you, that if you feel the want of a
stimulant, or il your Physician advises its
use, there is alb b'olutely nothing Purer in
the world than my HARPER WHIsKEY.
Respectfully,
|. w. HARPER, Distiller.
Near Now Haven, Nelson Co, XIV,
Sold by J. MCGRATH & Co., Savannah,
The morning news., 1889-02-17

sAVANNAHIANs SPEND CLOSE TO
$1,000 ON THE LITTLE DIVA.

Last Weeks Receipts at the Theater
Nearly 81 900 Greater Than They
Were for the Abbott Engagement a
Year Ago-This Weeks Leading
Attractions, "Adonis" Dixey and
Annie Pix.ey's "Muggs' Landing"
Emma Abbott closed the most successful
engagement last night that she has ever
played in Savannah and one Of the most sue
cessful that has ever played in the south ex-
cept in New Orleans. The weeks receipts
we're nearly s. 900 greater than the receipts
of her engagement here year ago.
Manager Johnson's books show the re-
cepts for each night and the matinee per-
furmAnces as follOws:
The morning news., 1889-02-17
ITO Recommend a Crematory.

The health and cemetery committee Of
council will bring in a report at the meeting
Of council next Wednesday recommending
the crematory as the sanitary method OF
disposing of the citys garbage.
Some Of the members of the board Of
aldermen are in favor OF sending commit
tee 10 some Of the northern cities where
crematory furnaces are In practical opera
Ton, 50 that the workings Of the different
patents may be observed, and serve as a
guide to council when it shall como to adopt
cremAtorY hore.
The morning news., 1889-02-17
FOR WORN OUT PREACHERS.
The South Georgia Conference Look
Etnr. IL. G,,r.

The South Georgia Conference Look
ing After It's Superannuates.
Rev. J. D. Anthony, of the South Geor-
gia Conference, arrived in the city yester
day afternoon and will preach at Trinity
church, at both services to-day. Mr.. An
thony was commissioned at the last session
of the conference at Eastman as general
agent Of the South Georgia Conference, to
engage in the special work Of re-
celving an endowment fund for
the support of the superannuated
ministers of the conference and the widows
and orphans of the deceased itinerant min
isters. Heretofore the conferences fund
for its aged ministers and the wives and
children of its deceased preachers was
barely enough to support them, and at the
last conference when the matter was brought
up, resolutions were adopted providing for
an increased and permanent fund, to be
used expressly for this purpose. Rev. Mr..
Anthony is now making a tour over the
district
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Mr. N. II. Frohhchsten, Of Mobile, Ala.
writes: l take great pleasure in recon-
mending Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, having used it for a severe at
tack Of Bronchitis and Catarrh. 1t gave
Iue instant relief and entirely cured me and
| have not been afflicted since. | also beg
10 state that had tried other remedies with
no good result. Have also used Electric
Bitters and DR.. Kings New Life Pills, both
of which | can recommend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, is sold on positive
guarantee. Trial bottles free at Eppman
Bros, S drug store
The morning news., 1889-02-17
A Felt Want sunnlied.

The attention Of the public is invited to
the first-class Restaurant which | have
opened at No. 22 Bull street, and which will
be kept open at all hours day and night.
Every deicacy Of the season will be kept
on hand, together with Oysters and Game
Of every kind, all Of which will be served in
a style unsurpassed by any first-c as res.
taurant My motto is now what it has ever
been, 'yiz. to retain the good will Of old
friends and mako new ones.
JOHN BREsNAN.
The morning news., 1889-02-17
THE LATE BISHOP MTYElRE.
HIS Death to be Announced in tn
Churches To-Day.

OnurCheb IO-Day.
Rev. J. r. McCleskey, pastor of Trinity
church said last night that there will proba-
bly, be no special service in reference TO the
death Of the late Bishop McTyeire of Nash
vile, owing to the shortness Of time the
church has to prepare a service In order
70 carry out the service as it should be car
ried out, a sketch of the life Of the late
bishop would be necessary. II would be
necessary to know just what work he has
done, etc. As the church has not the
sketch Of his life or Of his work, nothing
more than tho announcement Of his death
can be made from the pulpit Of the various
churches to-day. IL may be that at later
date memorial service will be held. Any
way a memorial service will be held at the
next South Georgia Conference which will
be held in Americus
The morning news., 1889-02-17
Lunr Troubled and WestIng

Diseases can be cured, if properly treated
in time, as shown by the following state
ment from D. C. Freeman, Sydney; "Hav.
ing been a great sufferer from pulmonary
attacks, and gradually wasting away for
the past two years, II affords me pleasure
10 testify that SCoTT's EMULSION Of Cod
Liver Oil with Lime and Soda has given
me great relief, and cheerfully recon-
mend it 10 all suffering in similar way TO
myself. In addition, ] would say that it is
very pleasant 10 take"
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Is worth column of rhetoric, said an
American statesman. II is a fact, estab-
lished by the testimony OF thousands Of
people, that Hoods Sarsaparilla does cure
scrofula, salt rheum, and other diseases or
affections arising from impure state or low
condition of the blood. IL also overcomcs
that tired feeling, creates a good appetite,
and gives strength 70 every part Of the
system Try IT,
The morning news., 1889-02-17

When buying the Top Roya" Collar be
sure that it is stamped on the inside "Top
Royal" and branded with the celebrated
"Ciouer Lear Brand trade mark. Then
you will secure the genuine article, which
is a perfect-htting extra fine quality Of
linen, latest and most comfortable liar
made. Retail price 25 cents each, or s. rs
per dozen.
The morning news., 1889-02-17
New Firm,

The attention Of our readers is called to
the card Of Messrs. Milius & Co, 159
Broughton street. These gentlemen are live
business men, and will handle extensively
ladies' and gents furnishing notions and
fancy goods. Savannah is the place for
such men, and a warm welcome is accorded
Ihpm
The morning news., 1889-02-17
THE ORANGE SEASON OVER.
A Railroad Mans Estimate OF tn,
Crop.

Crop.
NJ, H. Connally, Florida freight agent of
the Nashville, Chattan, oga and st. Louis
railroad, will spend Sunday in the city.
Mr.. Connally has been handling the Florida
orange crop in the interest of his road. The
orange season, no says, is now practically
over, with the exception of the
Shipment Of the Indian river fruit. The
crop be estimates at from 5000, 600 TO 3, $50,
900 boxes, which is over twice what last
years crop was. Next seasons crop, he
saws, will be twice as large as
this season. The movement OF oranges
this season, he saws, has been more to tho
west. Last year fully two-thirds Of the
crop went TO the eastern markets. This
year fully one-half Of the crop has gone to
markets. in the west.
AS soon as the orange season is closed Mr..
Connally will look after the truck and
watermelon shipments in the interest of his
road. Both Of the latter crops, he says,
will be heavy.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

The Young America Social Club will give
its first anniversary hop at Catholic Library
Hall on Wednesday, Feb. "a. The club
was organized year ago and is represented
in the four sections Of the city. This is its
Third hop and promises TO be a grand sue
cess. Tho Young Americas have the best
wishes Of success and long existence Of its
friends. An elaborate supper will be
served and excellent music furnished by
Union Cornet brass and string bands.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

The Liberty street pavement is completed
as far east as Joyce's Cold Storage Market
where everything first-class can be oh
tanned. To once look at the fl ne display OF
Meats, Homemade Corned Beef. Vegeta.
bles, etc, is to try them and once tried you
Will be sure to call and buy again. Ny
motto is to please. Low prices and first
class goods are the order Of the day al
Joyco's, Abercorn and Liberty.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

A Resident, Not a Travelling Optician
DR.. NJ. Schwab, the well-known Optcian from
the Saratoga Springs optical Institute of New
York, has come to Savannah to improve his
health, and has opened a permanent optical
Institute at No. % Bull street
DR.. Schwab has qualified himself as an Op-
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 10 re-
store the vision to It's original vigOr, aud cure
all the various diseases of the eye.
Or. Schwab's glasses are all manufactured
under his own supervision from the purest
Crystal and Natural Stone. and he guarantees
not only the preservation, but also the improve
ment OF the sight.
An opportunity is now presented 10 all per.
sons afflicted with any deficiency of vision b.
obtain immediate relief by consulting the doc.
tor, assisted by his son Or /. VI. Schwab q
graduate OF DR.. G. A. Bucklins School OF optics
Now York.
n. B.-The doctor does not trea: medically in
any way. such cases are referred to their re
spective family physicians.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Mr. Charles F. Mckenzie Of Augusta,
Ga, representing the Jarvis Engineering
Company of Boston, Mass, IL in the city
equipping the Savannah, Florida and West
ern Railway Company's boilers with their
Patent Furnace.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

One of the livest young druggists in the
city is w. F. Hendy, northeast corner OF
West Broad and Bryan streets. His store
is a marvel Of neatncss, and is well supplied
with the freshest Drugs, etc, to be obtained
in the market. Mr.. Hendy has, since he
bought out e. A. Abbott increased his
facilities for doing business. and has re-
Gently put III a very handsome "Greel
Arch Soda Fountain. His prescription
counter is carefully presided over by a
thoroughly competent prescriptionist, Mr..
J. C.. Minis, and prescriptions are careful y
compounded, and nothing but the pure, I
and freshest drugs used, Mr. Hendy keeps
on hand a complete line OF Fancy Goods,
Notions, Toilet Articles, Cigars, Tobaccos,
Confectionery, etc, and makes a specially
of the "Salutaris" Mineral Water and the
diamond Bottling Company" These
waters are well known, and ne has built up
a large trade on them. If you would see a
neat place, call at Hendy's.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Those desiring School Shoes for children
will find it to their advantage to look at
my line and compare prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. 1t viii be money in
your pocket. A. s. NICHOLS,
1913 Broughton Street.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will give an entertainment at 1856
South Broad street, Monday night at s
o'clock Admission, including ice cream
and cake. p cents.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

New church tSwedenborgian) worship TO-
day in western supper room Of Guards
hall, at IL a. m. and p. M, Rev. j. Il.
Smith officiating. Morning subject-"True
and False Worship" Evening subject
1.-THE Origin of Evil.n Wednesday evening
subject-"Our Children in Heaven" Ali
invited.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Mr.. E. A. Ireland, of Breen, Phillips &
Co.. Nashville, Tenn, says; Il was afflicted
every remedy offered me- finally used the
Ethiopian Pile Ointment. 1t gave me in
slant relief, and has effected permanent
cure" Sold by Lippman Bros, wholesale
agentsn
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Ihe Woman's Christian temperance
Snlon VIII give an attractive programme
~ y. inuSie, reciiations, ETC., at the house Of
-, ~ resident, on Monday night, the object
Deiis 70 raise funds for us local work, such
ss purchasing Testaments ana Hymn Books
for Nm sSv .rsoners and conyicts. rent Of hall
'oi sunday, ETC., etc.
The morning news., 1889-02-17
SG.7g1 Is S5,s9l 30

Abbott week has come to be the popular
week Of the theatrical season in Savannah,
and Miss Abbott is beyond doubt the most
popular singer that has ever sung or acted
In Savannah
The morning news., 1889-02-17
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

Tho best Salve in the world Tor cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions. and positively
euies % Pnes, or no pay required. 1t is guar
.s antee1 70 give perfect satisfaction, or money
telqniued. PI1ce 25 cents per box For sale
oy Appman Bros, druggists.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Buggy Robes and Wraps,
Closing out cheap, at LaFar's.
The morning news., 1889-02-17
Fosters Fine Kid Gloves,

Lawn Vases, Flower Pots and Fancy
Hanging Baskets, at Vests China Palace.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Novelties in Fancy Woodanware at
Vests China Palace.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Wooden Wedding Presents, pretty line,
at Vests China Palace.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Nichols has just opened his complete line
of Stiff Hats. 12S Broughton Street.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Elegant Umbrellas and Rubber Coats
And fine Driving Gloves at LaFar's.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Finished and Undressed. Elegant silk and
Lawn Ties, for evening wear, at LaFar's.
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Harnett House - Leading Popular
Hotel, Electric Light and Bells-Rates
81 so to So Per Day, According to
Location Of Room
The morning news., 1889-02-17

Arrivals Feb. 49, A. S. Ianier, Oliver; f. H.
Parsons, NARROW, Ga; H. b. Chaplin and wife
Ann Arbor, Mich; G. L. Reid, Lynchburg, Va. ;
A. II. Smith, Jesup; w. II. Saxton and wife, Bos-
ton, Mass r. F. Dicxey Rochester ~ Y.;J.
G.. Justice. Waycross; n. A. Underwood, Ga /;
V. II. LeClaire, Gainesville, Fla. G. l.. Bowles
Albany: |. d. Evans. Jacksonville; d. w. Floyd
Je up, Ga; A. Penser. wife and two children
Thisapo
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-04-11

Average Prices still Receding-MOney Easy
and Collections Satisfactory.
In their review OF trade for last week II.
G.. Dun & Co. said:
Railroad earnings show an increase Of about
10 per cent. over last year for March. Trade at
Interior points is dull or quiet in nearly all
cases, though ut Cleveland il is fairly satisfac-
tory; at Atlanta 1t is satisfactory, with spring
business well sustained; at Omaha it is con-
sidercd good ut Kansas City improving, and at
80. Paul trade in dry-goods and clothing is ac-
tive. There is improvement Mt Detroit particu-
larly in ship-building, and lumber is frmer.
The money markets are easy, and collections
have improved somewhat ut Kansas City and
Detroit but have fallen off at Atlanta. Wool
has declined for nearly all qualities except
New Mexican and Texas. The outlook iE favor
able for good demand when the new clip
appears. Depressing influences are felt in the
several branches OF the dry goods and clothing
trade, not the least being the accumulation Of
stocks which the open winter left unsold. In
the coal market no improvement appears The
sales OF copper abroad were at about Ri1 per
ton. Oil has been n shade higher but pork so
nts lower. Pressure to sell abroad and fear of
monetary troubles growing out OF the Paris diff
lcuity reduced the price OF coffee half cent.
The average prices Of all commodities have again
declined over half of ! per cent for the week.
Tho most important change is the fall of 2S
cents in wheat Reports from growing and
sowing regions continue to foreshadow a
lLrge yield this year, and the demand
nom abroad though better since prices
fell, is not large enough TO promise a clearing Of
the surplus stock on hand. Corn has advanced
IL cents, export demand continuing and oats a
fraction. The favorable crop prospects strongly
sustain the confidence of those who look for
ness. The apprehension of stringency in tho
money markets about April has now passed,
and tho heavy liquidation in securities on For.
tign account causes as yet no such withdrawal
Of foreign capital as has been feared. The bust
ness failures numbered 90, as compared with u
total OF 2lO the previous week.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1889-04-11
A MISSING CASHIER.
r. II. Pratt Runs Away with 100000 and
a Grass Widow.

II. II. Pratt Runs Away with 100000 and
Grass Widow.
The doors of the First National Bank at
Anoka. Mimi, are closed. The cashier. p.
+. Pratt. is in Canada. having stolen about
500 900. woman as handsome as she is
wicked is in the case. The cashier went to
Minneapolis recently and the authorities Of
tho local bank received notice from the ST.
Paul Merchants Bank that their account
had been overdrawn $4,000. Investigation
showed that Pratt hal drawn out $1,000 due
the bank and twice as much moro on his
cashiers check. The bank examiner
wa3 called in and found that Pratt
was thief to the amount OF nearly
100000 The directors at once closed their
dooss. and a receiver was appointed. 1t Is
impossible to tell the extent OF Pratt's VIII
lainy. MS the banks correspondents in
New York and Chicago allowed him to
overdraw $4,000. In addition he raised
$4,000 on his personal note, indorsed by an
q red widow. whose affairs he managed.
Toe woman with whom Pratt skipped was
Mrs. Jacobsen. grass-widow. Mrs.
Pratt never suspected her husband until
an anonymous note told her of his doings.
She then left him and went to her home in
Boston. Mass.