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The morning news., 1889-04-20
VETERANS TO BE IN LINE
THE ASSOCIATIONS MEMORIAL
DAY PROGRAMME.

The Exercises at the Confederate Mon
ument-The Cadets to Escort the Old
Soldiers-Veteran Halbert's Presen-
tation o! the Ram "Savannah's"
FIag-Gen. McLaws' History of the
Association.
The ante-anniversary meeting Of the Con
federate Veterans Association was held
last night in the lower ball Of the Georgia
Historical Society library. Gen. l.. Nc
Laws, president of the association, presided.
Seventy-four veterans answered to the roll
call.
The programme for Memorial day was
adopted as follows: Annual meeting will
be held at - o'clock m. in the hall Of the
Georgia Hussars. At o'clock p m. the
association will assemble on the green at
Bull and South Broad streets for
parade. The line of march adopted
is as follows: From point of assembly
out Bull street to Castor, thence to Dray-
ton and the park extension entrance. and
then TO the monument. The monument
will then be decorated, after which the
line of March will be taken up through
Dravton to Broughton and Barnard streets
to South Broad back to the place of
assembly. The tender OF the Savannah
Cadets to escort the association on Memorial
day was accepted, the Jasper Greens
having offered to accompany the assocla-
tion at former meeting.
Gen. Henry K. jackson will deliver the
oration before the association =t . o'clock
in the evening, in hall to be secured for
that purpose, instead of at the monument
as was at first proposed
The principal event Of the evening, was
the presentation by Veteran John Halbert
TO the association of the flag Of the Confed-
crate States ram ''SavaDnah." Whom the
'Savannah" was blown up, by the confed-
crates. the flag was taken care of by Mr..
Halbert who, although be was afterward
captured by the enemy kept the flag care
fully concealed. After his release from
prison he sent the flag over to member
Of his family in England to insure its safe
keeping Several weeks ago it was re-
turned to him by his request, to be pre-
sented to the Confederate Veterans Asso-
citation of Savannah The sight Of the old
flag created considerable enthusiasm.
The following were appointed commit
tee TO nominate officers for the ensuing
year and to report at a meeting to be held
on Memorial day: John r. Dillon, F. d.
Bloodworth, G. NJ Ryals, Charles White,
J. D. Johnston, ]. F. Kollock. j. c. Cor
nell
After the dispatch Of considerable routine
business, President McLaws gave a minute
and interesting historical sketch OF the as
sociation from its incipiencY up TO date.
The report Of the treasurer showed the
finances Of TIE association TO DO in healthy
condition. Nineteen new members were
elected.
During the progress of the meeting the
death of Veteran W. p Brooks, which oc-
CURED at a late hour ia the afternoon, was
announced. The deceased during the war
served as first assistant engineer on the
confederate cruisers Sumter" and Ala
bama,n ana as chief engineer on the ram
"StonewAll." " Tho association will attend
his funeral this afternoon.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
THIEVES RUN IN QUICK.
Two Negroes Steal a Horse and Wage
are Captured and Indicted.

Two Negroes Steal a Horse and Wagon,
are Captured and Indicted.
Yesterday morning between and 5
o'clock Mr.. William Spears, who lives on
the Thunderbolt road just beyond the toll
gate, came to the city, and going to the
market left his horse outside. About a We
minutes afterward some one told him that
two colored boys had taken his horse and
wagon. Mr. Spears followed them into the
Central railroad bridge and found that
they had gone out on the Louisville road.
He then returned to town,
and getting a horse and buggy and
accompanied by his sou-in-law, Mr.. P. F.
Cooney, with a shotgun, started after the
thieves, following them over all the cross
roads between the Louisville and Ogeechee
roads.
AT one place the pursuers heard of the
boys passing. At last, being hungry, they
stopped at shop near the Fountain planta-
ton, and Mr.. Coouey went in and got a
lunch, just as he came out of the shop he
saw the two boys with the horse and wagon
coming toward the store The largest boy
jumped out of the wagon and walked be-
mind and the small boy drove the horse.
MIR. Cooney saw the boy when he jumped
out of the wagon, and, bringing his gun
to bear on him, told him to get
back in the wagon. The boy began
TO beg, and said that he had moth
ing to do with taking the property
Mr.. Cooney made him get back in the
wagon, and they were brought back to the
city.
On West Broad street the party met
Constable Collman aud turned the thieves
over to the officer, who brought them to
Justice Patterson's court. Tue justice,
after examining into the case, committed
them to Jail in default of $500, and the
grand jury of the superior court indicted
them in the afternoon. 1t was quick work.
The boys were captured, committed and
indicted within twelve hours after com
mittng the offenSe
John j. Bryan, coIored, is about II years
OF age, and has served six months on the
chain-gang for stealing a watch aud chain,
aud he was also kept in the jail three or
four months for larceny.
&. b. Randolph, colored, is about 10
| wears old
The morning news., 1889-04-20
LOCAL PERSONAL.
ltterson is in the city.

r. F. Patterson is in the city.
II. Elliott of Saussy is in town.
B. B. Gray of Pinebloom is here.
C. w. Brazzle of Perry's mill is in town.
j. E. Wright of Waycross is in the city.
l.. w. Collins of Birmingham is in town.
r. P. Burton of Leesburg, Fla, is in the
city.
w. E. Bennett of Gainesville, Fla, is
here.
W. W. Clarke came up from Darien yes
terday.
Thomas J. Motion of Thomasville is in
the city.
C. NJ. McPhail came down from Atlanta
yesterday.
c. G. Jones and c. l. Bord Of Ocala are
in the city.
Capt. C. C. Grace of Screven came up to
the city yesterday.
w. s. Ivey aud J. A. Ivey of Branford,
Fla, are IN the city.
J. NJ Mcdonald came up from McDon-
AIDS mill yesterday.
Messrs. L. H Nance and L. Brown of
Rochelle are in the city.
J. Il. Powell came down from Eden yes
terday and spent the day.
r. A. Schwartz of Columbia, s. c., came
over to the city yesterday.
D. T. Gerow came up from jacksonville
yesterday and spent the day.
Henry E. Rees, Sam B. Webb, and c. g.
Brandt of Atlanta are in the city.
T. F. Stratton Of Camp Perry, Fla, -,
came up TO Savannah yesterday, and spent
the day.
NJ. A. Chandler arrived in the city yes
terday from Ozark, Ala, he is a guest of the
Marshall.
Mrs. c. Gilbert aud Miss Belle Gilbert of
Branford, Fla, we're guests of the Screven
yesterday.
w. G. Henderson and wife, aud Miss NJ
f. Tanner, Of DavisDoro, are in the city,
stopping at the Marshall.
H. w. j. Ham, H. NJ. McAdoo aud J. N.
Simpson Of Gainesville, Ga, came down to
the city and suent yesterday.
W. j. Lindsay and Judge Hampton L.
Ferrill left via the Savannah, Florida and
Western railway for SuwRnnee Springs
yesterday.
Mr.. George W. Pepper, Jr., son of Rev.
George W. Pepper, who lectured here last
week aud was the guest of the Savannah
branch of the Irish National League, has
been appointed superintendent Of the Ninth
| division railway mail service, under the
new administration. The Ninth division
1nCluueS tue man service on the new Ofk
Central and other Vanderbilt lines west as
| far as Chicago.
Solicitor General Fraser had his hands
full yesterday in the superior court, as he
has had during the entire term, and from
o'clock TO nearly o'clock last night be
had 10 attend both the superior court and
the city court grand juries, which we're in
session at the same time. ami which made
their final presentments with a lapse OF but
a few minutes between reports. He fully
merited the compliments paid him by both
| juries.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
CITY BREVITIEs.

A special meeting Of the Savannah
Volunteer Guards Battalion will be held
tonight at Masonic hall
George Horny tcoloredl was arrested and
lodged in tho barracks last night charged
with stealing some tobacco from the fruit
stand Of Antonio Mark.
The county commissioners yesterday let
the contract for a brick culvert over
DeRenne cinal on the Waters road to
Gocde & Manning for 1913.
A meeting Of the executive committee for
MAY week will be held tonight at Armory
hall, also a special meeting Of the Savannah
branch of the Southern Travellers Associa-
ton.
The Georgia Game Association had one of
its members on trial last night for alleged
violation of the game laws in shooting a
deer out OF the season. The defendant was
acquitted, be having proven that he mad
not violated the laws of the state.
Mr.. b. Dub received postal card last
night from Mr.. Joe Lorenstein at Millen,
stating that be met Steifens in Millen
Tuesday night and that he told him that he
was on bis way TO Augusta. The detec-
tves have turned up nothing so far.
NJ. A. O'Byrne, Esq. left last night via
the Central railroad tor Iowa, in the inter
est Of Savanna parties, who have fallen
heir 10 an estate valued at $4,000. The
estate is being administered on now and
Mr.. O'Byrne goes to arrange some details
in connection with it. He will be absent
about ten days.
The flower garden at the city hospital Is a
bed OF beauty now. Tho flowers are in luxu-
RANT growth, and nearly all of them are in
bloom. The most careful attention has
been devoted t. the garden this year, and
II is in a more fiourishing condition than il
has ever teen. DR.. aud Mrs Colding are
10th fond of flowers, and under their super
vision the garden has been made beauti
ful spot.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
THE ARCHERY CLUB.
To Celebrate its Second Anniversary
on Friday

To Celebrate its Second Anniversary
on Friday.
The Zorsydo Archery Cub held meet
ing last night at the residence Of Mr. l.. W.
Landershine, No. l79 Bolton street, to per-
feet arrangements FOR the second anniyor-
sary Of the club, to bs held at its new club
house at Tybee Friday, April 26. The club
will 90 down on the 3 O'Clock train and
spend two aud half hours there.
Tho building committee, consisting ot
Messrs. McHarrie, Sugden and Scherif,
will turn the club house over to the
club and DIR. Bowman will receive il in be-
half Of the club. The occasion will doubt
less he one OF much pleasure. Refreshments
will be served on the train both to and from
the island, and brass band win be attend
ance.
The club il composed Of about fifty mem
bers, one-half Of whom are young ladies.
The following are the officers:
PresiJent--W F. Scherfr.
Vico President-R. c. Zitrouer.
Secretary-A. Leagnick.
IreaSurer--W. III. RobsrtS
The morning news., 1889-04-20
Y. M. G. A. Notes,

The Bible training class lesson last night
was an interesting one and the attendance
was good.
The young mems meeting tomorrow
afternoon at 5 o'clock will be held at the
association rooms. Young men, and es-
pecially strangers in the city, are cordially
invited to be present.
DR.. M. l.. Boyd's address on Monday will
be ''The Physical Relation of Marriage"
and not Marriage as Law of Health, as
announced. Admittance will be free to
men only. No cards have been printed. Ali
gentlemen are cordially invited to be
present.
The boys gymnasium class now meets
regularly Monday, Wednesday and Friday
afternoons at 4 o'clock. The attendance
this week has averaged twenty-five. The
boys will shortly give their fourth exhibit
tion to the members and their friends.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
LOTS AT BOOMING PRICES.

Fifteen Lots South of the City Bring an
Average of $2O5 Lot at Auction.
Real estate transfers are getting lively.
Fifteen lots, between Montgomery street
and the Savannah, Florida and Western
railway, fronting Pearl and Jasper
streets, north aud south, sold at
auction day before yesterday at an
average of $2O5 lot The highest price
pBid for a single lot was $500 for width of
35 feet and frontage on the railroad. The
entire block was sold in less than
half an hour Bidding was lively.
All lots were started at 800 and
we're bid up by from S. to S25 bids. The
property belonged to J. L. Whatley, Esq,
and was sold by |. D. LaRoche 6 Son. The
sale was above what anybody had ex-
pected and is an indication of the acti witty
in the real estate market,
The morning news., 1889-04-20
Using Them for Fifty Years.

"ARKANsAw, PEPIN Co., Wis, Dec. 2,
1Ss5.-For upward of fifty years have
used BRANDRETH's Pills. / am now
uearly so years old and in good health.
That my faculties are still intact is due 10
this fact, and this only, that have almost
relied on BRANDRETH's PILLS TO the exclu-
sion of stronger medicines TO restore me to
health Whenever either seriously indisposed
or In great suffering from colds, backache,
etc, aud am deeply grateful, next 60 my
Maker, e. tho blessed man who originated
and placed within reach of his fellow beings
50 simple aud efticacious n remedy. For
bilious arrangements aud kidney disturb
ances their usefulness, IN my experience is
particularly noticeable
The morning news., 1889-04-20
Lopez's case Mol Pressed.

The indictment against the little colorcd
boy, Charlie Lopez, charged with obstruct-
ing the Tybee railroad last summer by
pressed yesterday in the superior court.
Lopez was convicted at the last ter ID Of the
court and sentence was suspended pending
a motion for new trial subsequently
alidsyits were submitted 70 the cour
alleging the uusouni mind Of tie boy
whose age is hxed at l3 next September,
and as the lad has been long morrison Cd,
the court, IN consideration Of all the facts,
entered mol pros"
The morning news., 1889-04-20
A Poultry Thief Caught,

Officer H. NJ. Morgan arrested two negro
boys yesterday morning who had stolen a
lot of fowls, and the mayor turned the
young pilferers over to the city court. A
woman identified the poultry and took it
home He also pursued a thief later in the
day, who eluded him, but the officer was
directed to a cook house, where he recovered
the plunder, which was voluntarily surren-
dered by the proprietor.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
Good Friday in the Churches.

To-day is Holy Saturday, the last day of
Lent Impressive services were held in the
Roman Catholic and Episcopalian churches
yesterday. Mass was celebrated at the
cathedral at 8 o'clock in the morning and
last night. Tenebre services were held.
Rev. Father McMahon of st. Patrick's
church preached. At IL o'clock morning
services were held at Christ aud ST. Johns
churches and at St Stephens church,
tcolored)
The morning news., 1889-04-20

To-day is motion day in the superior
court. The criminal cases have been as
signed for hearing next Monday.
A final decree in favor of Mrs. Florence
V. Spann for IS, 500 and interest was made
in the superior court yesterday against the
receiver of Pearson & Spann
A remitter in the McGowau-Luffburrow
case was entered on record in the superior
court yesterday and made the Judgment of
the court below
The morning news., 1889-04-20

Scott q Bovine, manufacturers of the
well known Scott's Emulsion Of Cod Liver
Oil, offer a most beautiful Easter gift
composed Of eight artistic studies Of Birds
and Flowers, put up in portfolio-worth at
least ST. for 25 cents. On receipt of above
in stamps, it will be mailed at oace.
SuoTT a. BOVINE,
1872 South Fifth avenue, n. Y.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
Committed for Burglary.

Joseph White, Ccolored) was committed
to jail yesterday on the affidavit Of Edward
Screven tcolored), charging White with
burglsriously entering his cabin April IS,
and stealing clothing, after first drawing
the staple Of the door The clothing was
found at a pawn shop but White denies the
charge,
The morning news., 1889-04-20

Deputy Sheriff ia ues Sullivan will leave
to-day for Washing on with the insane
Brunswick sailor, ID ,niel O'Seill, TO place
him iu the national asylum at Washington.
on cerutic tte OF insani " by DR.. s. b.
Brooks, past assistant surgeon in charge Of
the United states marine hospital at this
port.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
Tho Rice Case.

1t looks as is the rice case against the city
is not to be abandoned by the counsel for
the plaintiffs, as j. R. Saussy, Esq, counsel
for Walter Blate ct al, has filed a motion
for new trial, and counsel for defendants
consenting, Judge Adams yesterday granted
plaintiffs until the first day Of the June
term to file their brief Of evidence.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
Enster sunday Afternoon Sail.

Steamer Gov. Stafford will run an excur-
sion to Warsaw Sound, leaving wharf, foot
OF Drayton street at . p. M, returning, ar
rive at home at O'Clock. Those wishing to
get the sea air will find this pleasant,
most pleasant trip.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
BURGLARS GO UP THE ROAD.
Frank Polite Gets the Heaviest Ser
tence, Seven Years,

I
tence, Seven Years.
In the superior court yesterday Frank
to the penitentiary. Polite was given seven
years and johnson one year, for burglary
They burglarized the residence of Schuler
Blair March 16 last.
VIM. Edwards was sentenced to five years
and Gus Perkins for one year for burglary
Henry Hatfield was sentenced to one
year on the chain-gang for assault and
battery.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
,hv 90 Many Persons Wear qlasses

In former years the science Of optics, as ap-
piled TO the human eye, was so little under
stood that when a child complained Of her eyes,
or cJuld not see well to study her lesson, she
was censured Also many severe headaches
and pains IN and about the eyes OF older per
sons were inCurable.
Science has made such advance that. with
lenses properly adjusted 10 the eye, such per
sons can obtain comfort, often giving wonder
ful relief aud increase OF vision. The optician,
DR. NJ Schwab, No. % Bull street, has made a
special study and thoroughly understands the
examination Of the eyes, prescribing and man
ufacturing the most complicated lenses and
frames lie devotes his whole attention TO the
specially OF fitting spectacles and eyeglasses.
No charge for examination.
The morning news., 1889-04-20

DEAcoN-Does your wife keep a hired girlf
Beacon--No, she has a lady who calls occa.
sionally and assists with the cooking, however.
Toledo Blade.
The morning news., 1889-04-20

Sec our "Gd.' OF Flowers. Charles n.
" oodruh & CO., Florists, Macon. Ga.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS,
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.
CROHAN & D00NER,
1877 BROUGHTON ST.
1877 BROUGHTON ST.

rs dozen Misses Black and Colored Hose, in
Plain and Ribbed, from 616 to s16 inches at 25c a
pair; regular prices from $50. to Soc. pair, &C
Cording to sizes.
IS dozen MISSES FAST BLACK RIBBED
HOSE, Double Knees from 35c. to 81 pair.
% dozen Misses Black and Colered Ribbed
Lise Thread Hose from 60c. to 81 pair
full line of Childrens Fast Black and Solid
Colored Half Hose from 25c. to 40c. pair
50 dozen Ladies' Fast Black and Solid Colored
Hose at 25c.; no better goods sold at 40c.
80 dozen Ladies' Fast Black Hose. Ethiopian
Dyes will not crock, at 35c. and SOC. pair.
new line of fine Black Lsle Thread and
Black silk Hose from 50c. to 81 pair.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
LIGHTNING RODS.
DAVIS BROS.
Easter Cards and Booklets.

A CHOICE line OF BOOKS and CARDS suita-
~ bic for Easter Presents
Subscribe 70 THE OLD HOMESTEAD, " S9e;
a year Advertise in The Old Homestead
The largest circulation Of any first class naga-
zinc published at the South.
Pianos tuned by skillful and reliable tuners.
Pianos and Organs boxed moved or shipped.
The world-renowbed knabe Pianos.
The celebrated Conover Bros. Pianos.
The Peoples choice, the Harrington Pianos
The popular Story & Clark Organs
The worldwide known kimhall Organs.
Mrs. 7. b. FLOYD the 37th name drawn in
Davis Bros Piano Club No. /.
Let US give you an estimate on your next Jon
OF printing.
The morning news., 1889-04-20

Two HUNDRED BUSHELS Of onions have been
presented to a charitable institution OF Cleve.
land, TO be distributed TO the poor.
The morning news., 1889-04-20

Shafrer, 40 Whitaker street, has opened
up his Soda Foontain for the season with
pure fruit juices. Call in and see him.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
LUDDEN d BATES S. Mt
LOOKS LIKE 4
Music HOlgG.

Just so. Our Bazar is abolished 49,.
the general conglomeration of hav;,da.
ingly pretty things that once 1lled on,
First Floor Salesroom has vanished Iira
the vision OF a dream.
Solid goods to the front. Goods,h..
appeal to eye, ear and hearr-spnsrh
Pianos and Organs-now fill our pronr5
floor space. and the stranger entArin1
our doors realizes at once that he isin
Music House, and no mistake abopt i
Yes; that's it. L. e. B. S. NIB
more a" EXCLUSIVE MUSIC HOUSE, deaf
ing Ouly in Pianos, Organs and Nu.,.-,
Wares, and devOtins all its time and ens,.,..
to the Music Trade.
Stationery and Fnncy Goods stock ro,.,
to Knoxville, Tenn.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
SAVANNAH, GA. April 10. 1889.

AT meeting of the Board Of Directors Of
Davis Bros Piano Club TO determine the
seventy-fifth delivery Of Piano in Club
No. /:
ReSotred, That upon examination of the
ga, is entitled TO the S25 offered by the in
corporators of the enterprise to the seventy
fifth or middle member receiving a piano,
and the Treasurer was instructed 70 remit
to MIN check for that amount at once.
Attest: l.. e. DAVIS, Secretary.
II. G. DAVIS, President.
G. S. ELLIS, LIST Vice President.
NTCUOT Lana o. Viaa
The morning news., 1889-04-20

FOR o1HER LOCAL SEE THIRO PAGE,
The morning news., 1889-04-20

Artists Material. Picture Frame and A.,
Goods business sold out to MIR. MTT4v
LoR' who will temporarily occupy a small
space in our store.
The morning news., 1889-04-20
DIRECTORS

}. H. CAvANAUGH. G. WANNBAcHER.
JOSEPH FERsr. J. W. FRETwELI,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-09-11
TO LEAD THEIR PARTIES.
Nominees for state Ofices by Various Con-
yentions.


As the result OF State conventions the
following tickets have been placed in the
field by the parties named:
Iowa Greenbackers- Governor, S. B. Downing;
Lieutenant Governor, Ezra Brownell state SUI
perintendent Harriet j. Belanger; Supreme
Judge fun term NJ. H. Jones Supreme Judge
Vacancy, l.. II. Weller Railroad Commissioner,
l.. II. Griffith.
Massachusetts, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DIR.
John Blackmer, Of Springfield; Lieutenant Gov
ernor, b. i. Sturtevant, of Jamaica Plains
Pennsylvania Democrats-Edw A. Bigler,
OF Clearheld County, for State Treasurer.
New York MISUNDERSTANDING OF State,
Jesse II Griffin; Comptroller, - Rand; Treas
erer, j. W. Bruce; Attorney General, G. A. Hart
State Engineer, A. j. Kenyon; Judge Court OF
Appeals w. j. Harrington.
Washington Nepublicans-Governor, ex-Gov.
r.. Z. Ferry, . Seattle; Lieutenant G. Governor,
Charles +. Lnagton. of Okanooan Secretary OF
State, Allen Weir of Port Townsend; Treas
urer, A. A. Linsley, OF Union Ridge Auditor, T.
M. Reed, OF Olympia Attorney General. W. G.
Jones, of Spokane Falls; Superintendent OF
Land ComInis sioner, w. T. Forrest OF Lewis !;
Congressman, John l.. Wilson, of Spokane
Falls.
South Dakota Democrats-Governor, z. F.
Mcclure Lieutenant Governor A. W. Pratt ,
Secretary of State Otto y. Miller Auditor, j f..
Horton; Treasurer, A. d. Hill Attorney Gen
eral, III. Fellows Superintendent Public In
struction, q. III. McFarlane Land Commits
sioner, IL. S. Nal1mar; Supreme Judges, S. Is.
Buskirk G. III. Winson, and ID. Mclaughlin;
congressman, L. y. Jeffries and 5. NJ Booth.