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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
RAIL AND CRossTIE.

The railroad from Carrabelle to Tallahas-
see, (Fla.) it is expected will be built in less
than twelve months.
Messrs. Westinghouse and Church, inven-
tors Of the Westinghouse air brake, with
their families. are down in the Indian river
country.
John Harrison is suing the Charleston
and Savannah Railway Company in the
city court for s., 900 damages for injuries
he sustained by being struck by locomo-
tive while crossing the compauy's track
last winter
Palatka, Fla, is all agog over the pros
poets Of another railroad to that city. 1t is
the ST. Johns, Lake Weir and Gulf this time,
and tiattering encouragement is extended
the projectors if they will begin and build
the road at once, which they promise to do.
The railroad gossip now is that there is a
plan on foot for the Central to lease the
Sandersville, Gibson and Augusta, and the
Sandersville and Tennille railroads and
make the Savannah, Griffin and North Ala
bama standard gauge and connect them
with the n. a. 7. railroad, and extend the
road to Hawkinsville. The Enterprise
Railroad Company now has hands at work
and promises to have the road in Dublin by
June l.
In order to facilitate the moving of trains
in and out Of Macon, the Central railroad
authorities have placed telegraph operator
at the river bridge, which proves Of great
service and convenience. A telegraph ope-
rator has been at the Massey junction,
about four miles from Macon, for the past
two months. 1t is not improbable that at
near day a telegraph operator will be
placed at the Macon and Western and
Southwestern railroad functions.
According to the Gainesville (Fla.)
Record the Florida Railway and Naviga-
ton has one careful conductor, as the fol-
lowing will show: 1.-The Florida Railway
and Navigation Company has an accommo-
dating and humane set of officials. On
Saturday the northbound passenger train
between Archer and Gainesville was
stopped to drive bunch of cattle off the
track. One peculiarly obstinate bovine was
forcibly held Off the track by Conductor
Renault while the train went by. 1t is
believed that but for the csutionary meas
ures taken by the conductor the cows
would have undoubtedly been run over by
the train y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
CITY BREVITIHS.

The Port Society sociable last night was
a very interesting one. The society is
growing in interest and influence.
Up to o'clock this morning only two
arrests were made by the police. They
were both charged with disorderly conduct.
A meeting will be held at Hodgson hall
Monday afternoon, to organize the Ladies'
Literary and Art Union-the auxiliary
to the Georgia Historical Society.
Peter Alexander Ccolored), was arrested
by Officer Nathaus at the Ocean steamship
wharf yesterday on a charge of leaving his
children in a destitute condition. Sarah
Alexander, Peters wife, was the prosecutor.
Savannahians and others who propose to
attend the Midway reunion on March Is
must notify MIR. N. J. Norman at McIn-
tosh, Ga, of such intention, so that he may
provide the means of transportation six
miles, to from the old church.
"Pooler has grown four families larger
since the 'Gooher' train is going to be put
on, said Poolerite yesterday. He said
that two families from Savannah and two
from Bloomingdale would move there in a
few days.
The city council committee on drainage
has been authorized TO have the drains and
trunks on Hutchnson's island repaired
or renewed wherever they needed atten-
ton, so as to have the property kept in
good condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
THIEVES BY THE DOZEN.
Eighteen Arrests So Far for the Wharf
Robberies.

Detective Gibson is stirring up affairs at
the Ocean Steamship Company's wharves.
Assisted by Constable Lee, he pulled"
eight more negroes yesterday, charged with
being connected with the wholesale rob
berry on board the vessels of the company
In all, there have been eighteen men ar
rested and are now in jail upon similar
charge.
"Billy" Green (colored), the Oldest
"header" in the employ of the company,
was arrested yesterday. He has worked
for the company since before the war; and
when Constable Lee arrested all the other
men and afterward told Billy that he had
a warrant for him, charging HIM with
being a ringleader in the thieving, the old
man was astounded. The officers say that
they have proof positive that BILLY" has
made his position pay him in more ways
than one.
Barney Jones, one of the eight arrested
yesterday, when brought to Magistrate
McDermott's office was particularly
anxious to know who had been "fumlin
it, an l like ter know who dat been mo-
lestin' NV my chaikter." Then turning to a
gentleman who was sitting behind a desk
writing out a receipt for rent, Barney
blubbered, Say, mister jedge. DUE /
looks lack er tief? Duz l put yo' in mine
NV er runnerway Niger"
The gentleman was unable to continue
his writing until he had Informed Barney
that he was no magistrate.
Goods are being recovered every day
The officers are doing some good work, ana
before the case is done with some startling
developments are likely to be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
DEATHS GETTING FEWER
THE CITY's MORTALITY IN FEBRU-
AIRY VERY Low.

The Death Rate Among White People
Only 5 a Week in Population OF
57,oOo-The Mortality Among Chill
dren small-What the Health De
partment Records Show for the
Last Twenty-One Years.
The citys mortality last month was less
than it has been in February for twenty
years. Only 90 deaths were reported
an average Of only IS a week-which
is an annual ratio per 900 Of 7l2 for
whites and 1922 for colored, in a total
population of $1,000 OF this number 10
were white and II were colored. The
highest death rate on any one day was 5,
the average rate per day being a little
more than >.
The low mortality among children was
very noticeable. Only IA deaths were re-
ported of children under 10 years of age,
and all of these were colored. No deaths OF
white people were reported under 20 years
Of age, and none over 70 years. The NOR
tality for February for the last twenty-one
wears is as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
sALvINI AND HIS ANIMALS.

A Remarkable Exhibition of Animal
Training and Intelligence.
Mons. Philippe Salvini's monkey come
dian and his dogs, goats and ponies sur
prised and delighted two audiences yester-
day. Mons. Salvini has got together most
remarkable collection Of animals, and their
performances are revelation of what edu-
cation will do for animal intelligence. "a
Banquette at Montezuma," which opens the
entertainment, is most amusing per-
Torrance. Half a dozen monkeys, with
napkins tucked under their chins, are
seated at a table aud arc served with the
various dishes, including wines, by two
walters in full dress, who bring in and re-
move the various courses of the dinner with
remarkable skill and in a most amusing
manner. The succeeding features of the
performance, the acrobatic feats by the
monkey "Betancourt," the performing
goat, the dog and pony races, the tight-rope
walking, and the driving party, in which
the monkeys meet with a serious accident,
are most amusing. The court scene is an
exceedingly interesting feature. At the
matinee yesterday the theater was half
filled with children. A matinee will be
given to-day, aud the closing performance
tonight. The sale of seats for the matinee
will begin this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
LOCAL PERSONAL.

J. H. Whitner of Atlanta is in the city
S. C. Beckwlth of New York is in the
city.
J.W. Brockman of Macon was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. J. X. Reynolds of Rome was guest
Of the Pulaski yesterday.
C. p. Denmark, Esq, of Quitman came
up to Savannah yesterday.
NJ. Burford aud b. Lloyd, VI. D., Of
Brunswick, were here yesterday.
b. J. Sirmans prominent merchant Of
DUPONT was in the city yesterday.
Messrs. NJ. b. Lane and d. c. Ashly Of
Naldosta were in the city yesterday.
Col. G. |. Taggart returned yesterday
from Washington where he went to witness
TIE Inauguration, and to look after his
chances for the collectorship.
Hon. J. T. Glenn, mayor of Atlanta was
in the city yesterday, and was the guest OF
his brot er-in-law, Col William Garrard
He visited the Cotton Exchange, and called
on Mayor Schwarz. He left last night Tor
Florida
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
THE FIRST EXAMINATION

OF Applicants for Railway Mail Service
Places Under the New Order.
The first examination for positions in the
railway mail service, under the working of
the civil service law which now governs
the postofIice, was held. at Atlanta Thurs
day.
This is an entirely different mode of pro-
cedure from that which has been in force
hei etofore.
Any one now wishing to secure a position
in the railway mail service, forwards his
application to the civil service commission
at Washington, together with his creden-
tials. If these last are all right, the appli-
cant is sent ticket admitting him to the
examinations which are held at stated
intervals in some city in the state from
which the application comes.
The applicant is examined by three Off
Gals and is marked on that examination.
The result Of the examination is sent to
Washington, each applicants name being
placed IN a certain class.
When vacancy occurs Superintendent
Turner writes to the civil service commits
sion for a man in a certain class. The name
Of the man standing the highest in that
class is taken and he is given the place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
THEY ALL LIKE SAVANNAH.
q Northener thinks Forsyth Park
the Prettiest spot in America

a Ncrthener thinks Forsyth Park
the Prettiest spot in America.
Editor Morning Netos: Stopping over a
day or two in your city on my way north,
l have been very much impressed with the
beauty of the park through which Bull
street passes, IL seems TO me to be the prot
test spot in America, and | write to ex-
press my great surprise that the citizens Of
Savannah have not before this extended it
so as to include the plaza south 10 its full
extent. An apparatus of simple construc-
ton, long in use abroad and lately coming
largely into use in the northern states,
makes it possible to transplant fruit trees
up to eighteen inches in diameter. By such
method your park could be easily ex-
tended, but even by the ordinary method
OF planting young trees, it should by all
means be done. Such an improvement
would bear fruit an hundred fold on its
cost and would be very powerful element
OF attraction for northern PEOPLE during
the winter and spring months, especially in
view OF the construction of the new hotel
l am glad to see asphalt pavement being
put down in some Of the streets, but the
people of Savannah should see to it that
such pavements are kept thoroughly swept,
otherwise they are not only ugly to look at,
but every movement of air carries with it
cloud of DUST whose component parts are
not such that one cares to inhale or swallow
them. NoRTHERNER
The space south of Forsyth place the
park is held in trust by the city for a mill
tary parade ground. 1t is doubtful if it
could be planted with trees to any greater
extent than at present, without violation
of the agreement which placed it under the
control of the city. Besides ir is the opinion
of many who are versed in sanitary mat
ters that it is best TO have il omen as it is
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
A NEW-FANGLED WEDDING RING
A Report From a Rosy Youth Who Has
Just Had to Get One.
From the Pittsbur0 Dispatch.


"There is a constant demand for novelties
in weddingrings nowadays as well as inevery
other articles of luxury" an expert jeweler
said the other night, land ve have to meet
the demand or lose the very desirable Gus
| tom of young couples con templating matri-
mony. This season has brought forth the
most curious and beautiful wedding rings
yet designed by the trade. Now isn't this
dandyF
The expert held up an oval loop of gol d.
"Why, that's just like any other ring.
The only difference is that it has a crooked
scratch across the surface"
"Ah That's just where the beauty lies"
retorted the expert. Gust notice this
effect"
He thrust tiny pair of jewelers. priers
into the inner edge of the ring opposite
| wrat appeared to be the scratch. pressed
lightly on the needle, and instantly the ring
| dropped into his hand transformed iuto two
tiny hoops of gold Topped together. The
needle had split the ring into two halves,
each half having fat, broad edge
There" said the jeweler, you see that
the ring is more elaborate than it appears
| to be. Those fat surfaces ara designed for
the purpose of being engraved with any
tender or romantic inscription that the
bride or groom desires to have placed upon
the ring, and they will contain much more
than eau be put upon the inner surface of
an ordinary ring. After the engraving is
done the ring is closed again by fitting the
two hoops togetber, and locking them Sc
curely by a concealed catch, fltJed on the
inner edges Of the hoops. I requires the
closes scrutiny to discover, as you see
that the ring is not an ordinary hoop of
gold!
These rings have made big hit. One of
them was used at swell society marriage
in Fifth avenue church the other day
The society belle who was the bride made
the selection herself"
"How much do they cOstW
1.-THE cheapest bring SIG, and the value
Increases with the Increase Of weight in the
ring. But of course the exquisite workman
ship and the knowledge that the ring is
something new and fashionable compen-
safes for tho increased cost over the ordi-
nary gold nuptial SYMBOL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
DANGER IN DRY WELI.a-
The City Council to Take Steps to +
Them Up.

The City Council to Take Steps to FIJI
Them Up.
There is an ordinance providing for the fill
ing up of all the dry wells in the city within
800 feet of sewer pipe. The ordinance
has in some cases been complied WITH but
in a majority of cases it has been disre-
garded.
Alderman Harris has discovered two dry
wells within the last week, which he has
reported, and they have been filled up.
Both Of them were within a sh TT distance
of sewer pipes. He was treating two cases
of diphthoria when one OF the wells was
discovered, aud he is satisfied that the dis
ease had its origin from the well The
second well was discovered on tho premises
Of leading hygienist. II was full Of ex-
crement and had begun to give out
unpleasant odors. Alderman Harris
said that there are scores Of wells IN the
city, and they will be located and filed up
before summer. The alderman said that
where dry wells have remained for a long
period Of time and have become full they
are dangerous. Wherever they exist some
malignant disease among the people in the
community is generally the result
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09

SAVANNAH DAILY MORNING NEWS,
Little Lord Fauntleroy," beautifully il
Illustrated, by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Commodore Junk" by G. Mauville Fem.
The Sea King" by Capt. Marryat. "The
Phantom City" by William Westall. "Mr.
Fortescue," by William Westall. THE
Millionaire Tramp by r. C. Givins.
Coward and Coquette, by Fairman Manu-.
&c. A. r., or How She Married His
Double" by Edward r. Roe. 1.-The
knights Of the Horseshoe" by DR.. William
a. Carthers. Town Topics, Dramatic
Times, New York Dramatic News, New
York Mirror, New York Clipper. Texas
Siftings, The Natio9, NV York Mercury,
New York Herald, World, Sun. Star,
Press, Times, Tribune, Boston Herald,
Boston Gobe, Baltimore Sun. Cincinnati
Enquirer, Cincinnati Gazette, Philadelphia
Press, Philadelphia Times, New Orleans
Times Democrat, Atlanta Constitution, Ma
con Telegraph. Augusta Chronicle. Charles
ton News and Courier, Florida Tlmes-U MON,
Louisville Courier-Journal, Chicago Inter
Ocean Chicago Tribune.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
A Locomotive Set On Fire.

The locomotive which was to bring the
Montgomery train into the city yesterday
morning was partially burned at Montgom-
cry Thursday night, and an extra engine
was sent out and brought the train in The
engine was left standing near the depot at
Montgomery the night before ready to come
into the city yesterday morning. and was
set on fire In the cab. The cab was nearly
burned Off, disabling the engine so that
another had TO be sent for
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
The Market Sewer.

The obstruction to travel on Bay street
by the building Of the market sewer will
be done away with to-day. The sewer Pipe
has been laid across the street up to the
sidewalk on the north side and the ex cava-
ton has boon filled in. Street car travel,
which has been obstructei siuce the exca-
walton was begun, was resumed last night.
The excavation will continue on Barnard
street toward the market today.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
Pleurisy Cured.

f. L. Dudley, Kingston, Ontario, says;
Six years ago caught a severe cold
standing in an ice house with my coat of.
felt myselt getting chilly and went to the
house, where shook FOR bali an hour and
then had high fever aud terrible pain in my
side aud through nv lungs. J put an
ALLCoCK's PoRoUs PLASTER on my back
and one on the front Of my chest, and IN a
short time the pain decreased and | fell
asleep, and did not wake until the next
morning, when was again quite as well as
ever. In telling my doctor about it, he
said had been attacked with pleurisy
and possibly Pneumonia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Genera,

Debility, Wasting Diseases of Children,
Chronic Coughs and Bronchitis can be cured
by the use Of SCOTS Emulsion of Pure Cod
Liver Oil with Hypophosphites Promi-
nent physicians use it aud testify to its
great value. Please read the following: IL
used Scott's Emulsion for an obstinate
Cough with Hemorrhage, Loss of Appetite,
have now left, and believe your Emulsion
has saved case Of well developed consump-
Iion."-T. j. Findley, NJ. D. Lone Star,
Texas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
They All Agreed.

Editor Morning Netos: Having been APP
preached upon the verdict in the case Of
state vs. Smith, and that verdict having
been criticised, would state that the I'M
dersigned advanced the idea t. tho jury
that the wording Of our verdict should be
justifsble homicide and not as we have it,
not guilty We all agreed and so did
smith, that he killed Rustin.
ONE or THE jury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
An Imperative Necessity.

What pure air is to an unhealthy locality,
what spring cleaning is to the neat house
keeper so is Hoods Sarsaparilh TO every
body, at this season. The body needs to be
thoroughly renovated, the blooi purified
and vitahzed, the germs OF disease de-
stroyed. Scrofula, Salt Rheum, and all
other blood disorders are cured by Hoods
Sarsapsrilla, the most popular and success
full spring medicine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
City Court Cases.

The following indictments reported b
the city court grand jury will be tried a
the present term:
Joe Brown aud Jerry Holmes, affray.
A. Chase, larceny from the house.
Diana Crate, larceny from the house
George Gould, larceny from the house.
Stephney Riley, assault and battery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
Y. M O. AS AT WORK.
Arrangements Being Made for the
State Convention Next Month.


State Convention Next Month.
The arrangements for the state conven-
ton of Georgia associations to be held in
Savannah April to 8, are nearly com
pleted. The programme will soon be pub
lished and circulated. G. l. Stacy, Esq,
Of Brunswick, member of the state execu-
tive committee, is in the city and reports
that the Brunswick members expect to at
tend in large body. He also brought the
cheering intelligence that the associations
at large expects that this will be the largest
and best convention ever held in the state.
Nearly 500 invitations have been sent ont
to tho railroad mems reception, TO be given
next Tuesday evening. In addition to the
addresses and the supper that will be fur
nished by the ladies' auxiliary committee,
the gymnasium class will give an exhibit
ton.
The young mems meeting will begin to-
morrow at 5 o'clock D. m, and will be adj
dressed by c. /. Stacy, Esq, of Brunswick.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should
always be used whom 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 cherub
awakes as bright as button" II is very
pleasant to taste IL soothes the child, soft
ems the gums, alays all pain. relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, aud is the best known
remedy for diarrhoea, whether arising from
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a bottle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
seventv-seven Years Old.

The Hlbernian Society will celebrate its
NH anniversary Monday, March Is. The
anniversary dinner will be given at the
Screven house Monday night. The ami
versary Of the society is usually celebrated
on ST. Patrick's day, which this year falls
on Sunday, So that the celebration this year
was postponed day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
RIVER AND HARBoR NOTES.

The steam yacht Lorna arrived in the
river yesterday from Florida. She is on
her way north.
The fishing schooners Belle OF the Bay
and Gertrude Summers, arrived here yes
terday morning from the snapper banks.
They report continuous heavy weather, and
consequently small catch.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09

If your eyes are not properly fitted with
glass we desire the opportunity of fitting
them with Glasses which shall correct any
visional imperfection that NAV exist or can
be corrected by scientific means, at Or. NJ .
Schwabs Optical Institute, No. 23 Bull
street, second door from Broughton.
The doctor Is assisted by his son, DIR. l.
NJ. Schwab, a graduate of DR.. G. A. Buck.
Inns School of OPP les of New York
N. B.-Oculist orders receive tine atten-
ton of skilled professionals
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09

Messrs. Appel & Schaul the Congress
street clothIers will to day inaugurate a big
scheme, that is every twentieth purchaser
will get his purcha 80 free. This is big
chance for anybody to get a suit Of cloth
ing and in fact q whole outfit for nothing.
All that is necessary Is TO be the twentieth
purchaser. See advertisements for particu-
Ior
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
The Great Social Reouisite.

blue blood" is still an essential part of
the great social question, but after all pure
blood is the key of life, and P. P. P. has
achieved phenomenal success as a purii-
cant and corrector of all ailments arising
from bad blood aud its contingent unhappy
effects For sale by all druggists
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09

The following stations have been added
to the Savannah telephone exchange:
No. SOC. r. Hernandez'5 residence.
No. 431 -Savanuah, Florida aud Western
general freight and passenger agent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09

Attention is called to the card Of Mr.. E.
Moyle, proprietor of the Savannah Trunk
Factory. This establishment is one Of the
institutions of the city and should meet
with the liberal patronage Of the people of
Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09
Marshall House.

Improvements still continue at this popu-
lar hotel The proprietors are determined
to make it strictly first-class in every re-
spect. The billiard hall is undergoing
thorough repairs, and when finished will
be one Of the most attractive places in the
city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-09

JUDGE THOMAS L. GRIPPEY Of Sioux City, Ia,
who is 70 years old. Is the defendant In
breach Of promise suit The lady values his
aged affections at $50 600