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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
THE SANITARY ASSOCIATION
A Better Drainage of the Lands
around the City Recommended.

! a Better Drainage of the Lands
around the City Recommended.
A meeting Of the executive council of the
Citizens Sanitary Association was held last
night on a call Of the president The fol-
lowing members of the council were pres
emit Dr. j. B. Read, president; Col John
Screven Capt H. Blum and Drs. R. j.
Num- and G. G. Hummel, c. n. West, Esq.
secretary of the association, and Maxine j..
Desvergers, inspector.
DR.. ]. C. LeHardy was unable to be
present, but he sent in a communication
recommending that the executive council
call the attention of the city council to the
necessity for separate, ample and nearer
by system Of water supply if it can be pro-
cured by any method, also the urgency of
having all the lands east and west of the
city drained before the approach Of the
occur in May and June, and to suggest that
the system Of drainage should be so
effectual that it will carry off all the rain
water at once, and directing attention to
the great accumulation of fetid matter
daily increasing in vaults in Yamacraw,
F'rogtown, Currytown, the old fort and all
along the whole length of the eastern slope
of the bluff as far as Liberty street where
the streets are narrow, the yards closed in
by high board fences, keeping the efiugia
in in disregard of the elemental principles
of sanitation.
A resolution to increase the salary of the
inspector $25 per month and furnish him
with horse was referred to the finance
committee with power to act.
A letter from s. P. Hamilton, ESQ.,, stat
ing that increased labor consequent upon
the late fire would require all his time for
some months, and that he could not there
fore give to the association the time its inl-
Importance requires, and rendering his
resignation as a member of the executive
council, was received and the resignation
was accepted. The resignation of Capt. H.
NJ. c. Smith as chairman of the committee
on shipping and quarantine was also ac-
cepted.
Messrs. D. Douglass, 8. Solomons and
Marcillas Steward were elected members of
the association, and Mr.. Douglass and E.
Harrow were elected members OF executive
council.
Thefollowing standing committee appoint
ments were made: D. Douglass, chairman
committee on canals and drainage; E. Kar-
row committee on shipping on quarantine
and Capt. Henry Blum on water supply and
sewers.
The inspector was instructed to place
upon the information docket the dry we'll
on the northeast corner of William and
West Broad streets, in which the water
closets from the old Marshal residence
void
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16

ond was without aim and under great eK-
element after the violent and unexpected
assault made upon him by Burke and Dray-
ton. He went into greater detail as to the
character Of the language used by Burke.
He said he believed it was the intention of
the negroes to kill him and the boy and
plumber the store, as it had been broken
into once before His statement
of the difficulty was corrobrrative
of the testimony of young Baker,
and his counsel having waved Weidner's
statutory right to refuse to answer ques-
tons, Weidner, at the close Of his state
ment, turning to the solicitor general, said !:
II am ready to be cross-questioned now.
The solicitor merely said, Come down,
sir"
Several witnesses were introduced, who
described the wounds and bloody condition
of Weidner from the blows he had received
in the face and on the head,
and to his general character for peaceable-
ness, integrity and gentlemanly department,
the three Constantine brothers, William,
Louis and Eugene, testifyilg that he had
lived in the same house with them for four
years and they had been acquainted with
him since 1881, and he was man who would
avoid quarrel instead of seeking one.
The state will, doubtless, introduce re-
buttal evidence this morning. The case
will likely go TO the jury during the after
noon. The court will convene at 8 o'clock,
two hours in advance of the usual hour.
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THE ATLANTA HOME ACTS SQUARE
Phenomenal Success as an Invest
Do LIZ. I-nss.s pr.,,I,tlsz

Phenomenal Success as an Invest
ment and It Pays Its Losses Promptly.
From the Atlantic Constitution, april IA.
The success of the Atlanta Home Insnr-
ance Company has been phenomenal The
stockholders have received 100 per cent on
their original investment, and the stock is
now worth 1876.
The company, notwithstanding the pru-
dence and success which have character
lied its management, has made a record for
nesting losses promptly, and this has
grounded it in the confidence of the people.
Mr.. Joel Hurt, secretary of the At
lanta Home Insurance Company, returned
yesterday from Savannah, where he spent
the week adjusting the company's losses
sustained in the disastrous fire of Saturday
a week ago. There were a number of At
lanta Home policies involved in the fire,
some of which were not totally lost. All OF
these were adjusted by Mr.. Hurt, and the
company's checks for SIS 800 in full settle
ment were forwarded yesterday, one week
from the date of the fire. The Atlanta
Home is held in high esteem by the prop
erty owners III Savannah, and promptness
in adjusting and paying these losses will
doubtless result in an increased confidence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
HOUSES FOR THE PEOPLE.

Illustrated Articles on Architecture.
The MORNING NEWS has arranged to pub
lish ten articles on house building. The
publication of them will begin early in
April, in the Monday edition. One will be
published in that edition each week until
all are published.
Each article will be illustrated by per.
spective view and floor plans. The articles
will be extremely practical and will show
what can be done with different sums OF
money, cost of materials, labor, etc.
First Article-A model g., 900 house.
Second Article-A model s., 500 house.
Third Article-A model g., 900 house.
Fourth Article-A model So, 500 house.
Fifth Article--A model O., 900 house.
Sixth Article-A model s., 500 house.
Seventh Article--A model $4,000 house.
Eighth Articlo-A model s., 900 house.
Ninth Article-A model 81, 900 house.
Tenth Article-A model barn.
The articles will also appear in the
WEEKLY News.
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LOCAL PERSONAL.

]. H. Hit of Augusta is in town.
j. E. Tweedy of Madison is here.
Henry E. Rees of Atlanta is here.
c. w. Stegal of Townsville is here.
L. B. Wheeler Of Atlanta is in the city.
A. T. Smith of Waycross is in the city.
George f. Drew of Jacksonville is in the
city.
John P. Thompson of Atlanta is in the
city.
Hon. T. B. Fielder of Dublin spent yester-
day here.
A f. Meeks came down from Macon
yesterday.
j. J. Wilcox of Doctortown came up to
Savannah yesterday.
Miss Lizzie McWhorter of Fort Marys is
a guest of the Screven.
Mr. Joseph Belsinger left last night on an
extended trip through Florida.
Thomas Egleston came down from At
lanta yesterday and spent the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Appleton of
Bryan county spent yesterday in the city.
Col. j. f. Fem, chief electrician of the
Western Union Telegraph Company, is in
the city.
Mrs. L. R. Webb, who has been visiting
the family of Gen. E. p Alexander, re-
turned to Augusta last night.
Mr.. Thomas Zizini left for New York on
Sunday. He will not return until the new
crop of cotton begins to come in.
E. K. Mccoy, assistant druggist at the
city dispensary, returned yesterday from a
brief visit to his parents at Olustee, Fla.
Supt. d. F. Jack of the Southern Express
Company, and wife, Miss Alics Clarke, Miss
Effie Jack and Master Clarke Jack, who
stopped at the Pulaski yesterday, left via
the Central railroad for Augusta last night.
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80 NEAR AND YET so FAR.
The Lively Chase Constable Jone
Had After Thief.

~NA-ON~D~O ~ON1ON
Had After a Thief
William Henry Harrison Jones is the
potential name Of the colored constable in
Justice Naughtin's office, and until the
namesake of the Presidents grandfather is
caredfor by the grandson, Jones has to
hustle around lively in the swamps for
colored criminals In order to get the means
to purchase hog and hominy for the little
JoneSes.
Jones is vigilant officer, yet he does not
always bag his game, and yesterday
afforded a shining example of how near
and yet how far an officer may get to and
from a crook, who has a dread of the crimi-
nal chain in Justice Naughtin's office.
Last Saturday night a negro named
Grant, who is a kiln fireman at one Of the
out of town brick yards, took a nap be
tween fires, and William Harrison, alias
Jim Crack" came along and "nipped" his
ticker which he deposited as collateral
for a small loan with my Uncle Null
berg"
Yesterday Jones came up with "Jim
Crack" and told him he wanted him. Jim
appeared perfectly willing to 60, and to-
gether they logged along through Yama-
craw until they struck Pine street, when
Jim Crack turned suddenly, showed a
pair OF heels, and vaulting over a high
fence was lost to sight. Jones started in
pursuit, but was distanced easily. He ex-
plains that if he had been wearing his Sun
day CATERS he could have kept in sight, but
when Jim Crack looked down and saw
the brogans he knew he had the officer at q
disadvantage. The watch was recovered,
and Jones says he will have Jim Crack
yet, if he has to hunt all over the state for
him. "Jimn may consider himself a spotted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Four pisordered Minds.

There were four inquests of lunacy held
before Judge Ferrill and a jury in the court
of ordinary yesterday afternoon. Mary
Collins, white lady, was adjudged insane,
as were three others, who are colored.
Prince Law, the crazy negro who inflicted
fatal injuries on his child last week Eliza.
beth Roberts, the colored woman who
wandered through the swamps during
her periods of insanity, and who is
suspected of having taken the life OF
her husband, and Charles Riley Ccolored)
were each adjudged insane, and will be
taken to the asylum this morning. Deputy
Sheriff James Sullivan will accompany
Mary Goodwin, and Deputy Sheriff Sim.
mons and another colored attendant viii
have charge Of the three colored lunatics.
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THE RIFLEMGN's SEASON.
The Savannah Association to Begi
It's Weekly Practice May Q.

The Savannah Association to Begin
It's Weekly Practice May 3.
The Savannah Rife Association held a
meeting last night at the Guards club room
from the purpose of fixing the time for its
anniversary dinner, and to decide when
the regular weekly practices will begin. 1t
was decided to have the anniversary dinner
at the Ocean View house, Tybee, May 81 A
train will be chartered. The regular weekly
practices will be held this season on Thurs
days Of each week, instead Of Fridays, as
heretofore. The first regular weekly prac-
tice will take place on Thursday, May 2,
when the election of officers will be held
A practice will be held, however, at Green
wien park on April Is. The rifle season
continues until about the middle of Septem-
Der. The membership Of the association is
about 100, but it will probably be increased
to $50 or 100 before the close Of the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16

Spring Clearing Sale OF Surplus Stock,
Odd Lots, Remnants and slightly
Imperfect Goods at Less Than Cost
to Make Room for New Imporsations.
A large lot Of lamps very cheap.
Special prices on dinner sets, tea sets,
chamber sets and fancy articles.
splendid opportunity to secure bar
gains.
Am opening spring stock of fly fans,
water coolers, ice cream freezers, wire dish
covers. and other summer goods, which
will be sold at low figures.
A large lot Of lunch, market and other
baskets
All this and much more at SILvAs,
140 Broughton street.
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in Savannah Burnside and the two negroes
were arrested and taken to Magistrate
McDermotts Office, where a commitments
was made out for Nixon
and Lowry and apparently for
Burnside. The detective accompanied the
pair to the Jail, and they thought he was
imprisoned, until the next morning when
he went down dressed in neat three button
cutaway to take them to Sylvania Jail.
"Well, well, you beat me, Cholly," said
Nixon. 81 speck ter go up for all my life
kase tole yo' evything. j nuver wus done
10. but 20 is beat me dis time. Yos er
rad I'm
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AT THE COURTS.
Gossip Picked Up Here and There in
the Court Rooms

Gossip Picked Up Here and There in
the Court Rooms.
Sinclair Young, charged with simple
larceny, had his case nollied yesterday in
the city court upon the payment of costs
and costs of Scire fdcias, his bond having
been estreatsd last week.
In the city court yesterday, Henry Turner
was convicted Of the larceny of a silver
watch from Gordon, the porter at J. 8. Col
Inns & Co.'S and was given six months on
the chain-gang.
A colored magistrate and politician,
George A. Davidson, was on trial in the city
court Yesterday, charged with assaulting
w. Z. Matthew's, but the defendant was
acquitted. and went away as happy as if he
had been appointed to a position in the
custom house which, for work in the last
campaign, he feels, is a reward that ought
to follow the change in the offices
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Delicate persons. and AM whose svstnma

Delicate persons, and all whose systems
have become debilitated, should bear in
mind that Simmons Liver Regulator is no,
drastic, purging medicine. does not
weaken or deplete tho system as other pur-
gatives do, but acts gently. 1t will inviR-
crate like glass of wine, but is no 1ntoxi.
eating beverage to lead to intemperance
will promote digestion, dissipate headache,
and generally tone up the system.
Hon. Alex. H. Stephens, Of Ga, says;
"Stmmons Liver Regulator is mild and
suits me better than more active remedies. .
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
The Passover Season.

The Hebrew Passover season began at
sunset yesterday, and will continue eight
days. Six o'clock services were held at the
Mickva Israel synagogue. The festival is
one of the three great festivals OF the
Hebrew church, and is attended with un-
usual ceremonies, both in the synagogue
and the household. A collection Of nara
tivss, taluudic ethics, with prayers and
songs Of thanksgiving. are read by the head
Of each family, and its members unite in
the responses expressing the birthday of
lihertY Of their race
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LINDSAY & MORGAN.

Barnard Street, One Door North OF
Broughton.
Are prepared to serve our friends with
Straw Mattings, Refrigerators, Mosquito
Nets and Frames of all kinds, Window
Shades, Rugs and Mats, Cedar Chests and
other summer goods. They also are pre-
pared to do Moving, Upholstering, Repair
ing, Packing, etc, taking up carpets and
caring for them during the summer. Fur
niture stored. Awning work specially.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
ADVICE to Motners.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should
always be used when children are cutting
teeth. 1t relieves the little sufferer at once
it produces natural. quiet sleep by reliev-
ing the child from pain, and the little cheruh
awakes as bright as a button" 1t is very
pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. twenty-five cents
hAe
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
RIVER AND HARBOR NOTES.

Messrs. A. R. Salas & Co. cleared yester-
day the Italian bark Maresca for Odessa
with 3,476 barrels of rosin, Weighing 1901, =
495 pounds valued at 50, 030 80. Cargo by
Messrs. Blodgett Moore & Co.
The British steamship Ethelbald was
hauled out yesterday on Willink's marine
railway for examination and all repairing
necessary to bottom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
THE NEW ARSENAL.
The Guards Already Discussing Plans
for Their New Home

The Guards are already discussing plans
for the rebuilding of the arsenal. Col.
Garrard had conference yesterday with
Mr.. L. B. Wheeler of Atlanta, the
architect who designed the Kimball
house, in reference to the style
of the building that the battalion
desires. The site was visited and rough
sketches of building will be prepared.
The building committee will be appointed
at the next meeting of the Battalion. There
has been some talk Of the Guards and the
Hussars building an armory together.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
The Chatham's New stock.

The subscriptions by stockholders in the
first issue to the new stock, series B. of the
Chatham Real Estate and Improvement
Company, were opened yesterday morning,
and over one-half of the issue was sub
scribed up to last night. The books will
be kept open TO holders Of the first issue Of
stock until Thursday morning, when the
books will be opened 70 all subscrlhers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Now Is the Tina

To use Hodges Sarsaparila with Iodide Of
Potash, the great purifier for the blood. A
certain cure for rheumatism, scrofulous
affections, and all diseases peculiar to fe-
males. Renovates and invigorates the sys-
tenn. Physicians recommend it. Take no
other Rangum Root Med. Co., Nashville,
Tenn. 81 per bottle. Sold by Lippman
Bros. wholesale agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
A Beautiful Raster Gift.

Scott x Bovine, manufacturers Of the
well known SCOTS 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 81, for % cents. On receipt Of above
in stamps, il will he mailed at once.
SCOTT a. BOVINE,
1872 South Fifth avenue, n. Y.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
MONEY FOR MAY WEEK.
The Finance Committee to Begin
Canvass This Morning

LO = AA6hC0 10 Begin a
Canvass This Morning.
The executive committee of the Southern
Travellers Association met last night to 20
over the programme for May week and
make such changes as might be deemed
necessary and to arrange the final details
for the celebration. The finance committee
will begin canvass for subscriptions this
morning. The willingness with which the
subscriptions already secured were made,
induces the committee TO believe that the
full amount required will be raised with
little difficulty. The celebration is for the
benefit of the merchants, and they are ex-
pected to do their share toward making it
"a auccaRS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
7. l. N. G..

Don't suffer any longer, but use Tanners
lnfallible Neuralgia Cure, the only infalli-
BILE cure on earth for all forms OF neuralgia
and nervous headache. Rangum Root Med
Co, Nashville, Tenn. 80 cents per box
Sold by LippInan Bros, wholesale agents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
School 5hoas.

Those desiring School Shoes for children
will find it to their advantage 70 look at
my line and compare prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere. 1t will DO money in
your pocket A. S. NICHOLS.
12o Brougkton Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16

Boys Straw Hats,
Suspenders and ties, at LaFar's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
New STYLES Hats,

Nichols has just opened his complete line
Of Stiff Hats. 12S Broughton Street.
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DRY GOODS.
HOSIERY DEPARTMENT.,
CR0HAN & D00NER,
1877 BROUGHTON ST.

IS dozen Misses Black and Colored Hose. in
Plain and Ribbed, from 616 to So inches, at &c
par; regular prices from 35c. to Soc pair &C.
cordng to sizes
35 dozen MISSES FAST BLACK. RIBBFD
HOSE, Double Knees, from 35c. to 81 pair
25 dozen Misses Black and Colored Ribbed
Lisle Thread Hose from Coo to 81 pair
A full line of Children's Fast Black and Solid
Colored Half Hose from 25c to 4Oc pair
so dozen Ladies' Fast Black and Solid Coored
Hose at Csc; no better goods sold at 4Oc
80 dozen Ladies' Fast Black Hose, Ethiopian
Dyes, will not crock, at 35c. and Soc a pair
new line Of fine Black Lise Thread and
Black silk Hose from 50c to 81 pair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
LIGHTNING RODS.
DAVIS BROS.
Easter Cards and Booklets.

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BARGAINS At sILvA,s.

Pearl Cashmere Hats,
Spring shape, all sizes. at LaFar's.
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LUDDEN d BATES :
LUDDEN d BATES
LOOKS [,IKE 4
Music HOIISG.

Just so. Our Bazaar is abolished -,
the general conglomeration of bAv-ird1-
ingly pretty things that once 6uad ~
First Floor Salesroom has vanished ,ipl
the vision of dream. A0
Solid goods to the front. Goods th..
appeal to eye, ear and hear s,,o Lay
Pianos and Organs-now fill our orn,,.',
floor space, and the stranger enterin
our doors realizes at once that he isie
Music House, and no mistake ahont
Yes; that's it. L. & b. :. M. H
more an EXCLUSIVE MUSIC Bovsp , '''
ing only in Pianos, Organs and NJ
Wares, and devoting all its time and enc,
to the Music Trade.
stationery and Fancy Goods stocL
to Knoxville, Tenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16

Artists Material, Picture Frame and A..
Goods business sold ont to Mr.. M.TTAv
LOR, who will temporarily occupv a .n.u
space in our store.
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WEIDNER's STATEMENT.

Weidner took the stand and made
lengthy statement leading up to the shoot
ing He said that the first shot was to in
timidate Burke and Drayton, and the sec
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land
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There were only two shots fired, after
which both Burke and Drayton left The
witness thought that Weidner's first shot
was accidental. The third shot was some
time after the trouble and was purely acct
dental, Weidner's pistol being discharged in
the grocery, the ball striking a needle case
rs Weidner was removing two guns which
the boy had put in place Of safety TO pre-
vent the two colored men from getting
them when the difficulty began. The wit
ness said that the cigar boxes on the first
shelf, oatmeal on the second and bottles on
the first shelf of the Liberty street window
precluded the possibility of tho Daggett
woman seeing into the grocery.
John Il. Carroll, young railroad black
smith, testified that he was on his way
home from social visit and was attracted
by the loud talk at Weidners He stopped
on the opposite corner Of the street, saw two
persons go into the barroom, ono Of whom
had club, and shortly after heard two
shots fired in the bRrroom, aud the two men
ran out and down Habersham street. He
saw no women about the Weidner corner
County Engineer e. j. Thomas identified
diagram of the grocery and tho barroom
which he bad drawn to be used ia evidence.
-Four interior and two exterior photogra-
phic views of the Weidner grocery and oar
room were submitted TO witnesses and iden-
titled as representing the true location aud
surroundings.
wEIDNER's STATEMENT.
Weidner took the stand and made a
lengthy statement leading up to the shoot
ing. He said that the first shot was TO in
tmidate Burke aud Draytou. and the sac