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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
CHANGES IN THE LIGHTS.
New Whistles for Lightships Along
the Atlantic Coast

New Whistles for Lightships Along
the Atlantic Coast.
Commander Hitchcock has recommended
to the lighthouse board the establishment of
steam siren whistles at the Frying Pan
shoals hghtship, and that at Martins In
dustry.
The change, it is stated, has been favor
ably considered by the board, and the
money will doubtless be appropriated by the
next congress. The change proposed is one
that is also commended by all the marine
men. The Savannah steamship companies
are expected to act in the matter, and the
Charleston Chamber of Commerce and the
Clyde Line Company will also indorse it,
and probably petition for the appropriation.
Commander Hitchcock says that in severe
storms tie bells and horns at these lightships
were not all that could be desired. The re-
arrangement will, Of course, affect the whole
route from New York southwark
A new lighthouse tender of about four
feet draught will also be provided for this
district. The model of the new vessel has
been constructed by Capt. Hitchcock and
forwarded to the department The object
OF this new tender is to enable the officers to
VISIT all the shoal waters in which there are
ouoys and lights, and which waters cannot
DC entered by the Wistaria The estimated
cost OF the new tender 10 $50, 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
The Water Works Expenses.

Alderman Myers explains the expense of
the water works, which led to exhausting
and overdrawing the budget appropri-
alton some $4,000, as an extraordinary
expense which was not provided for In the
budget. When Supt. Manning assumed
charge of the works he found the pumps in
bad order and requiring expensive over
hauling; repairs to The building and boilers
we're found to be necessary; the extension of
the mains on River street were also deemed
necessary, and these with the new artesian
well on the Springfield plantation necessi-
tated the outlay not provided for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
THE PULAsKps IMPROVEMENT.
The Iron Fence in Front of the Hotel
to be Done Away With.

The Iron Fence in Front of the Hotel
to be Done Away With.
1t having been suggested that the iron
fencing in front of the Pulaski house, by
reason of the narrow sidewalk, should not
be permitted to be put back in the remodel
ing of the building. Mr.. Powers, one of the
lessees Of the hotel, whose attention was
called to the matter, said that it was con-
templated to remove the fencing, and that
iron grating will bs laid over the present
openings to the basement, thereby widening
the sidewalk nearly four feet, and that i'm.
provement, with the removal of the five
wooden columns supporting the balcony
over the entrance to the main office, will
give pedestrians wide sidewalk.
Referring to the petition for balconies to
span the ladies' entrance and the office en-
trance.it is contemplated to build light iron
balconies, fully tire-proof, on girders, so that
there will be no obstruction to the street
as the balconies will not be supported by
columns below. In return for the granting
Of the petition to construct the two light
balconies, Mr.. Powers says the iron fencing
now complained of will DO removed and not
put back in place, it being the desire Of the
leSsees to have a wide sidewalk fronting the
hotel. Mr.. Powers says he will insist on
the improvements suggested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
ANOTHER LINK ADDED.
The Plant System Buys a South Caro-
lima Road

The Plant System Buys South Caro-
lima Road.
The Plant system has added another link.
The Green Pond, Walterboro and Branch
vile railroad in South Carolina has been
purchased for $45, 900, and agrees to assume
the debt of $4,000 first mortgage bonds.
The road is thirteen miles long, and is a
branch road running from Green Pond, on
the Charleston and Savannah railway, to
Branchville. The price paid includes the
rolling stock, the Plant company assuming
the payment of SIS, 900 first mortgage bouds,
payable in 1908, with per cent interest
from date of purchase.
The transfer Of the property has not vet
been made. General Manager Haines said
that there will be no changes Of employees
on the road, which will be operated as q
branch road. 1t will receive SUCH repairs
as may be found necessary to put it in good
working order
The road was the property of Colleton
| county, which did not find it profitable to
| own and operate railroad which was an
elephant on its hands, and at d mass meet
ing of the citizens the county commits
sioners and representatives and senator
were authorized to make the transfer to the
Plant company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
The Republican Blues.

The regular quarterly meeting of the Re-
publican Blues was beld last Aight at their
armory, and was well attended. After the
routine business was transacted com
mittee, consisting of Lieut.. j. j. Gandry.
Honorary Members G. w. Anderson and
w. G. Morrell and Sergt. George Grigor
and Secretary j. K P. Carr we're ap-
pointed to prepare suitable resolutions upon
the death of the late M. F. Molina. Several
of the older members were present and
took part in the proceedings of the meeting,
Judge P. M. Russell the Oldest living mem
Der Of the company, being among tn c
number.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
SHOT AND MAY DIE.
a Colored Boy Wounded on the Moy-
nelo Plantation.


Kent Looman, colored boy IA years old,
was shot and thought TO be mortally
wounded, night before last, on A. E. Moy-
nelo's rice plantation, by Dan Brown, a col
ored boy older than Looman. The ball
from a 22-caliber revolver entered the boy s
| left breast, fracturing a RIB and passing
nearly through the body, lodging within an
inch of the spine The wounded boy was
brought 70 the city yesterday morning, and
| DR.. b. +. Sheftall extracted the ball. He
was then removed TO the home of Sarah
Walker lcolored), friend of the Looman's,
| at No. 240 GwInnett street. The boy was
under the influence of anodynes last night.
The particulars Of the shooting, as learned
| from Looman's mother, are about as fol-
lows: Her two sons, William, the eldest,
and Dean. were hauling rice for Mr..
Moynelo, and as the Loomans live on
McCloud Kings place, by mutual agree
ment between the Iooman and Brown
families, who are related, the boys were to
stay with the Brown family, on the
Moynelo plantation, until the close OF the
rice harvest.
After supper Wednesday, Dan Brown
went over to the store, and purchased some
cartridges, with which he loaded his weapon.
On nearing home he discharged his pistol
once, and entering the cabin his mother
hurt some one. He did not obey her, and
shortly after he pointed the pistol at Win
Looman, who was lying on the floor. Will
told him if he didn't quit pointing the
weapon at him he would get up and hurt
him. Brown then pointed the weapon at the
younger brother, who was sitting in doze
BY the fire, and Will called TO his brother to
look out shat Dan was pointing the weapon
at him, and as Kent Strengthened up the
pistol was discharged, infiicting the wound.
The mother of the wounded boy, while
admitting that there had been no previous
difficulty between young Brown and her
sons, says that she believes the shooting
was intentional A warrant has been sworn
out in Justice McCloud Kings court, but
no arrest has yet been made. The wounded
boy was without surgical attendance until
yesterday morning. as he was first taken to
the Justices Office and then brought to the
city.
The mother said last night that this is the
second trouble she has had with her chill
dren. Last year one Of her sons had an
arm so badly nangled by the bursting of
gun that amputation was necessary, and
he required three months Of vigil and
nursing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
a DAYS CLEARANCEs.
Naval Stores and Lumber for Err
land and South America.

Naval Stores and Lumber for Eng
land and South America.
The German bark Emma and Robert W as
cleared yesterday by MeSsrs. a. R. Sallas
& Co. for Garston Dock with 2,S76 barrels
of rosin, weighing 1. $50, 800 pounds, valued
at $500. Cargo by Messrs. S. P. Shotter
Il Co.
Messrs. Hoist & Co. cleared yesterday the
Norwegians bark CLINT for Pernambuco
with 2,S45 pieces of yellow pine lumber,
measuring l63, 2S3 feet valued at 81, 200 and
1,500 barrels of rosin weighing 702, 48O
pounds valued at $3.50. Total valuation
OF cargo, 1850. Cargo by Messrs, Ray
mond, Judge and Frierson & Co.
The German bark Juno was cleared YES
terday for Bristol with 35S barrels of
spirits turpentine, measuring Is, 231 gallons,
valued at SS,222; 2,249 barrels OF rosin,
weighing LOSE, 800 pounds, valued at So, GA.
Total valuation of cargo $14. $50. Cargo by
Messrs. Paterson, Downing & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
THE OYSTER INDUSTRY.
Senator Rice's Resolution Awaiting a
Third Reading in the Upper House.

Senator Rice's Resolution Awaiting a
Third Reading in the Upper House.
The interest of the oyster men in Senator
Rice's resolution has led TO the frequent
inquiry as to the status Of the joint resolu-
ton which the senator offered few days
ago.
Representative Peter Reilly, who has
narrowly watched the legislation ON the
Georgia bivalve, writes the MORNING
NEWS that Senator Rice's resolution has
been read twice in the Senate and is now
awaiting its third reading before that body
The resolution provides that the governor
be empowered to appoint a commission
consisting of three citizens of the state who
are familiar with its oyster growth and
interests, the commissioners to have no
immediate interest therein, to investigate
and report to the next general assembly
what changes, If any, are desirable or nee
essary in the laws of the state governing
the oyster industry.
Oyster farming in South Carolina, pro-
tected by legislation, has been productive
of good results. The Charleston NelOs and
Courier has this to say of the re-
suits of the BULBS Bay Oyster Company's
experiments in South Carolina waters:
1.-The Bulls Bay Oyster Company will
begin to market this seasons oyster crop on
about Oct. 10. The crop is said to be III
very fine condition, better taan ever before,
and the prospects for a large yield are en-
couraging. The crop last year was about
5000 bushels 1t is expected that this sea-
son the sales will aggregate at least ,0OC
bushels. The present crop will yield from
500 to 800 bushels of oysters to the acre"
The company, it was learned yesterday,
is in very fourishing condition, its stocl
being quoted at 10. The Bulls Bay Com
pany has large area planted in the bi.
valves, and expect to greatly increase it,
paintings this year. They own a ten-tor
steamer, number of small boats and other
necessary paraphernalia for gathering and
| planting OYSTERS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04

Notice to Contractors and

have been appointed sole agent for the sale
OF the celebrated Chewacla Lime This lime has
been sold In this market for the last twenty
years, and is conceded TO have given better sat.
lsfaction than any other lime. am also agent
for Hoffman Rosendale Cement, English and
German Portland Clements, Calcined Plaster.
quantity aud on short notice. keep on hand the
largest stock in the south of White Pine Doors
SASH Blinds, Builders Hardware, Paints. oils
Glass, Lubricating Oils, Packings of all kinds. y
complete assortment of steamboat and mill
supplies. Get my prices before purchasing
elsewhere. Estimates cheerfully furnished
ANDREW HANLEY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
A MISUNDERSTANDING.
Mr.. O'Connelrs Statement of What
He Said.

IAAs ~ SOGASAA . 0CAG6uSnL OF what
He Said.
SAVANNAH, GA, Oct. 3.-Editor Morn
ing NeOs: l wish to call your attention tc
an inaccuracy in statement made in your
paper of to-day's issue, in reference to re,
mark made by me before city council in
session last night. l am quoted as saying
that whoever said the stakes given by the
city surveyor had been moved told a false.
hood. Irequest you to correct this in TO-
morrow's issue. My statement was
that whoever said that Mr.. Cohen
or myself had moved these stakes
told a falsehood. My objection to the re-
mark as quoted by your paper is that it
would lead one TO believe that my intention
was to intimate that Surveyor Winn had
told falsehood. I wish to state that such
a wish was far from my mind. I had no
intention of rejecting on Col. VIM in any
manner. On the contrary, wish to say
that there are few men with whom have
been brought in contact whom esteem as
do Col. VIM, as an honest, straightfor-
ward and chivalric gentleman-one who
knows no partialitv, but who is governed
solely by duty. Very respectfully,
MATT orc oNNELL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
REV. U. L. HoUsToN's FUNERAL.
To Take Place from the Bryan Baptist
Church Sunday Noon.

To Take Place from the Bryan Baptist
Church Sunday Noon.
The funeral of Rev. U. l.. Houston, who
died Wednesday, will take place Sunday.
The remains were embalmed yesterday, and
will be placed in the church at O'Clock to-
morrow night and will lie in state until noon
the next day. Rev Jas. M. Simns, who is
taking charge Of the remains, has wired
ministers from every part of the state, an
nouncing the death of Rev. Houston and
requesting their presence at the funeral
ceremony.
A petition from the longshoremen and a
number of colored societies was received by
the church In Difference to their request
it was decided to have the body embalmed
and preserved until Sunday, when the
greater number of laboring people may
attend the funeral. Colored people from all
parts of the state and South Carolina are
expected to view the remains, and attend
the funeral.
Rev. Simms wrote the biography of Rev.
Houston some time ago, and, having been
reared together, he is familiar with the
history of the deceased preacher Rev.
Houston was born in Beaufort county,
South Carolina, but came to Savannah
when he was only five years Of age. He was
a slave and belonged to the late John B.
Hogg, who was a deacon In the First
Baptist church. When the National
Baptist convention was in session here in
May, 1861, Rev. Houston, who had
previously joined the Baptist church, was
ordained preacher. He expressed the de-
sire of being ordained TO Mr.. Hogg and to
Rev. DIR. Landrum. Rev. Richard Fuller
of Baltimore was moderator of the associa-
zion. Rev. Houston was freed four years
later, and he took up the ministry and has
devoted his life to it, At the time of his
death he was moderator of Zion Baptist
church, which office he has held for the last
seventeen years. He was also vice presi-
dent of the Georgia State Baptist conven-
ton, having been chosen to the Office four
successive terms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
Lieut.. Carter's Assistant.

Lieut.. Thomas H. Rees, corps of engi
neers, U. S. A, has been appointed assist
ant to Lieut.. Carter in charge of the river
and harbor improvements of this district.
Lieut. Rees is from Michigan. He entered
the West Point military academy July,
1882, and graduated in July, 1886, when he
was appointed additional second lieutenant
in the engineers corps. In December, 1886,
he was promoted to second lieutenant, and
since then he has been at the school of appli-
cation at Willett's Point, in New York
harbor. He will leave New York Monday
and will arrive here next Wednesday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
The New Fire Engine.

The new La France engine has been put
in permanent service at firemen's head
quarters, and the No. en- gine will proba-
bly, be assigned to the southern part of the
city by the fire committee at an early day.
Chief Fireman Puder considers the new
engine second only TO the Mogul, and it has
been located down town with the view of
having the best steam fire engines in close
proximity to the valuable property in the
business part of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
A Place for No. 2 Enpine.

E. A. Smith has offered the city lease OF
lot on West Broad and Olive streets, at
$500 per annum, for the location of an en-
CINE house, the present lease of the engine
house on Congress street expiring Jan. /
next, when the house will have to be va
Gated by the city. There is a frame build
ing on the Smith lot, which would require
remodeling in the event the proposition is
accepted. The proposition has been re-
ferred by council to the fire committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
THE FIRST COTTON FIRE.
A Bale on Truck Breaks Out Into a
Blaze

Fire broke out yesterday in bale of
cotton owned by John Dyke, cotton ex-
porter, while it was in transit on one of
Wrights trucks to the Lower compress.
The fire was discovered just after crossing
the track of the Savannah, Florida and
Western branch road at the foot of gas
house hill, but Supt. Wade turned on the
hose fro a hydrant close at hand and ex-
tinguished the flames, which had commune
Gated TO the rest of the load. The cotton
was damaged very little.
The origin of the fire is unknown. 1t
was fortu ate that the cotton blazed up
when it did, as once on ship board it might
have damaged an entire cargo. The new
La France engine responded to the alarm,
but its service was not needed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
Ber9ner g. Engel's Baer

A special dispatch from Paris, datet
Sept. 70, says: The Bergner & Enge
Brewing Company has been awarded thu
grand prize-the grand gold medallion
high character and excellence in beer ovel
scores of competitors from all portions O
the world. The Americans here are iubi
LIANT at the success of the Bergner & Enge
Company, it being the second time thi
company has carried off the highest award
for beer at Paris univer al exn sition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04

Samuel Sampson was arraigned in the
mayors court yesterday morning on a
charge of assault with intent to murder
Capt. James Ward day before yesterday,
and was turned over to the superior court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
Before the Mayor.

George King (colored) was fined SIS or
thirty days by the mayor yesterday for
throwing rocks at julius Tuch. w. H.
Gates was fined So or five days for disorderly
conduct while in a state of intoxication on
a West Broad street car.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
A Special Ofncer for Balls.

o. L. Arfwedsen has been appointed by
the mayor a special officer to preserve order
at balls and gatherings in the city, those
under whose auspices the balls are given to
reimburse him for the police duty pers
formal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
The Jury Commissioners.

The jury commissioners we're in session
yesterday afternoon, and will meet again
this afternoon, at which meeting it is ex-
pected that their labors will be finished and
the jury boxes sealed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
At fha Thao%ow

The Haverly Cleveland minstrels PLAYED
to large audiences at yesterdays matinee
and last night. The next attraction will be
Effie Ellsler, next Monday and Tuesday,
with Tuesday matinee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
Clerk oarr's New Deputy.

Emil A. Gradot has been appointed
deputy clerk of the superior court by Clerk
Carr, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of NJ. F. Molina. Mr.. Gradot has
been clerk in the employ of the Central
railroad, and is a well-known and popular
gentleman. His friends were congratu-
lating him yesterday on his appointment.
which will take effect Nov. |.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04
Our Patrons

VIII please remember that our store will be
closed Saturday, Oct. 5, until p. m. A,
r. AltmaYer & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04

livery intending pur-
Il chaser Of a PIANO
4. or ORGAN is invited
- to examine the i'm
mense variety Of styles
contained in our two
warerOOms, which are
the largest and most
complete in the South.
Our twenty years ex-
perience has shown US
how to select instru-
ments that are especially
adapted to this climate,
while at the same time
they are unequaled for
tone, quality, and beauty
or design and finish.
We are always glad to
have our prices, terms
and instruments COM
pared with those Of
other houses, a compari-
son which we believe al
ways cOnvinces in our
favor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04

Altmayer's grand opening 7th and Ssh,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-04

Altmayer's grand opening 9TH and sth.
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Altmayer's grand opening 7th and sth.
New-York tribune., 1889-12-19

In Statc issues the business coVeIi!eu &c non
si Ss at g4 Is, South CaroIlhiaI to,oe AZ
tvnJablc at ,. North Carolina sPeoiido ido Ia and
is a o, Tennessee scttlemenO q 10 OF city
virginia Ds Western National sold tfOl at 70 -
p"h I'm ~ cneroI bond market. whicil Iuq" i Ia
,horo wore few special features. oaI,,. o., actixe
liz, Maintain 5s were more than uSuas S,sr 6rsts
az AZ 1-4oss. Fort worm any aiort6ern Pacific
we're Ia Ihsi,ci 81, 70 " no. Missouri Kansas and
thirds WIZ t ucrc firm at full figures. Keler-
leNaS Som m"de 70 our full report OF pond saies.
cnSf -. 20 rnled at about per cent. snall
-, go ADVANCE rates made some borrowers pay
? ner cent for insignihcant anoui,s nuS a ee nup
"n Las abundant, so at the close liberal amounts
ply "aS aninad nj ! per cent, and at the close
tiarces ,vcre offered at per cent.
TLo CLEARING House statement to-day was as
,o,iows Exchanges, $l17,s35,5O5; balances
iTbe Sub Treasury to-day was debtor to the
C,oarirg House 81 ,050,7s4. Its net gain on bal
once was 81 O4O. .O54 made up by gains of S2l,
9s6 currency and S1.027.26S coin. The day S
ano,otions covered Receipts, S3,32s,Ss5; pay
Uants 81 279s31 resulting in a general balance
81 q 90 / 90 563 consisting OF Sl14,3os,o9o coin
and 81. 7.74O.s65 currency. -
REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON
The United States Treasurer at Washington re-
ceived to-day S128,640 National Dank hotes ior
redemption. - ecoe a-o tho in
formal revenue receipts $327,S07, and the misccl-
laneous receipts S9,71O . - oouL
To-dav's Washington Treasury statement ol cash s
on hand and deposits in bank compares WIN 1i tne
figures of the last previous statement do iolio"s
Dec gaJ Zoo s,s PSs cs IS ss Dte DiSriffi ITO 7ci
%ct %%ct liver ON hand 2l3I9516 2O1l2oeo Dec o'o'-'
Net hagd hegsl'enuer' e14sO1e o1e3a5s Inc. 2O2l2
New-York tribune., 1889-12-19

bcr 1887, and from which there is not yet i"i'
Considering the special influences prougn' 10 ~
bear on dull market that of to-day, Whrn ricas no'
specially attacked ruled steady to n[in nor 40 Coal
In tone it closed strong even ior 'ne P'
stocks. ,,vrr
TIE DAY IN THE BOND MARhEI
Tho Treasnrv nurcbased SI47,s5o bonds: -Four
per cents Sii 800 at I27 and In r eeT, was
E4,o At the Stock Exchange & no nMominai Quota
done in Government bonds. Inc no'"''s'
tions were as follows