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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
SPANISH John IN COURT.
His Second Trial for the Murder OF
Henry Ennis.

Henry Ennis.
The greater part Of Yesterdays session #
the superior court was occupied with the
trial Of John Rodriguez, better known as
spanish John" This is his second trial.
He was convicted Of murder, with a recon-
mendation for mercy, July -, 1887, and
was sent to the penitentiary for life. w.
/ W. Osborne, counsel for the prisoner, o.
tanned an order for a new trial, and Rod
eriquez was brought back from the mines
! last February.
/ When the court took a recess last night
/ all the testimony was in and Davis Freeman,
1 Esq, associate counsel for the defense, had
concluded his argument. The jury, by con-
sent, was allowed TO disperse. Mr.. Osborne
will make the closing argument for the de-
Tense this morning, and Solicitor General
Fraser will follow for the state.
The oifense with which the prisoner is
charged is the killing Of Harry Ennis, at
about $3.50 o'clock on tho night Of June 5,
state seeks TO establish the fact that
the prisoner had difficulty with
Ennis about a dog which followed
the accused, and that Ennis was
struck over the head with cane bv the
prisoner, fracturing his skull. Ennis
went home, washed the wound and went
out the following morning, but later in the
day grew i'll, became unconscious, was re-
moved to st. Joseph's Infirmary and died
sixteen days after receiving bis injuries,
from abscess Of the brain, superinduced by
the blows.
The substance Of the testimony on the
former trial was published in the MORNING
NEWS at the time, and the testimony for
the state yesterday was about such as was
introduced then. One witness, Mrs. Mary
Cosgrove, claims TO have identified Rodri-
ques as the assailant at the time of the alter
cation, but two other witnesses, who we're
with her, Miss Tena Renkin and a Mrs.
Camper, say they could not tell whether
the assailant was white or colored.
The character Of the evidence for the de-
Tense is about what it was before The de-
Tense relies on establishing an alibi, and &C
counts for the Whereabouts Of the prisoner
from o'clock p. m. to 1890 o'clock that
night, by proving by Fannie and Frank
Aston that he was at their house during
that time. The defense also introduce tes-
timony to show that the prisoner, on the
night OF the murder, did not wear light
jumper, as witnesses for the state testify
was worn by Ennis assailant
Spanish Johns statement to the jury
yesterday, was not different from that
made on the former trial. or from his state
ment 10 a MORNING News reporter, who
interviewed him in the Jail after the
prisoner had been brought back from the
mines. When John was turned over to
Constable Kaufman, shortly after his
arrest, he wanted the officer TO 20 with him
to the hospital to see Ennis, saying that he
did not believe the latter would accuse him
OF striking him, as they were good friends
The dog story is denied by the prisoner,
who says no dog followed him that night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
DRY GOODS.
CROHAN & DOONER,
LACE DEPARTMENT
1877 BRoUGHTON STREET.


special display of this seasons importations
only:
AlSilk Spanish Guipure Lace FIouncing at
81 81 yard, was 81 2F
Al Blk Chantilla Lace Flouncing at 81 . a
yard. was S. rs.
-. Al Silk Spanish Guipure Lace Flouncing at
o. 30 yard, was sc 20.
yard, was % Is W - -
Al-silk spanish Guipure Lace Flouncing at
50 s. yard, was 81 CO.. ~
yard, was 81 Is ~ "
AnSHk Chantilla All-overs at 80 IL and g. "a
yard, was 81 80 and 50 %
AuSuk Spanish Guipure and Chantilla All.
overs at - q and s. 70 yard, was 81 90 and
Allsilk Drape Nets in New Designs Mt A. y,
and " q yard, was s. so and 81 Is.
G. A handsome line OF Ali-Silk Chantilla and
Spanish Lace Edgngs to match.
MEDlCl IOkCllpN AND ORIENTAL LACE
In Narrow, Medium aud Widths from the
cheapest to the finest qualities. at popular
prices, III our EMBROIDERY DEPARTMENT.
nc are offering the m ost extensive and beauti-
Iui ulsplay OF New Designs ever shown in this
city. Ladies looking for handsome Embroid.
cries VIII be particularly interested and will find
our prices iully as attractive as the high quality
and finish of our goods
CHlLDREN'S CAPS-We are now showing
an elegant line Of Children's Cans in Lace and
Al-oyer Embroidered Mulls in greater variety
OF patterns than ever exhibited before; prices
ranging ttom DC 10 80 each.
JANE HAulNG VEILINGS Ia Plain and Dot.
TED SILK Nets from Soc, TO 81 yard new line
OF Chenille Dotted Neilings in Hack and Eash
ionable Shades. ChOuAN d DOONER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
TYBEEs HOTEL COMPANY.
Alderman Myers Resigns the Presi
dency-J. J. Dale Elected.

Alderman Myers Resigns the Presi-
dency-J, ]. Dale Elected.
Alderman Herman Myers has resigned
the presidency Of the Tybee Hotel Company
and Mr.. J. J. Dale has been elected to the
vacancy. Alderman Myers will retain his
place in the directory and on the building
committee, but his other duties were so ex-
acting that he was unable to continue in
the presidency Of the hotel company and
give it the attention he felt that
1t required. His own private bust
ness, his aldermanic duties as chairman of
the finance committee of council, and the
time which he is giving to the aid of the
South Bound railroad enterprise keep him
busy, and as the Tybee hotel is now well
under way Alderman Myers, who got up
the stock TO build it, felt that he ought to
be excused from further executive labor in
the board, and at bis request his resigna-
tion was favorably acted upon by the direc-
tory. Mr.. j. j. Dale, who is familiar with
building superintendence, will be invaluable
to the company in looking after the con-
struction of the hotei.
Work on the new building was somewhat
retarded by unfavorable weather in Feb
ruary and March. but large force is at
work on the hotel now, aud the work is
progressing favorablv. Tue building COM
mittee visited the island yeste day to note
the progress Of the work. The bar and
billiard room are about completed, and the
dining room is being framed, the piers are
all in place, and the foundation tim bers for
the main building are rapidly being laid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
TWO WATCHES RECOVERED.
How Two Orphans Worked the jew
elry Racket.


Detective Wetherhorn recovered gold
watch and chain yesterday, the property of
A. A. Solomons, Jr., and restored it to its
owner. 1t was stolen by Ike McKeever, a
colored lad Of 10 years, who disengaged the
chain and threw it over the fence into an
adjoining lot His brother Ben. boy IA
years of age, was wearing the watch yes
terday when Detective Wetherhorn ar
rested him.
The boys, who are orphans, live with
their Aunt Rosa Mungen, an industrious
woman who has long done the washing in
the Solomon family, and Ike, who went
with the washing Saturday discovered the
watch and chain in an upper chamber and
appropriated it.
Mr. Solomon, owing to the good reputa-
ton of the aunt and uncle Of the boys, and
their youth, declined to prosecute them
and the lads were turned over to the uncle
for a severe castigation, which he wanted
to infict at once in Justice Naughtin's
office but he was told to take his nephews
home and punish them, and no one present
doubted that he would make it severe
enough.
Ike admitted stealing a silver watch and
two breastpins from Mr. Solomon's house in
the same way about five or six months ago.
Ben said that he sold the watch to colored
boy named John" who was to have paid
BIN for it, but that he hasn't since seen
John, and don't know his other name Ike
said the breastpins were lost through hole
in his coat pocket, in which he carried
them, but the officers believe Ben took
them out Of Ike's possession and disposed of
them.
Detective Wetherhorn also recovered a
gold watch belonging to a clerk in Dr.
Parsons drug store. Two negroes went
into the store on the night of Dec 16 last
and while one Of them engaged the atten-
ton Of the doctor the other stole tho watch
from show case Mr.. Wetherhorn said
the two negroes are out of the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
THE NEW ROAD TO THE WEST.
Col. s. h Hawkins Letter to the Citi-
Zens' Committee.

Col s. b. Hawkins Letter to the Citi'
Zens' Committee.
Mr.. j. d. Weed received a letter from
Col 3. II. Hawkins yesterday in reference
to the action Of the citizens committee upon
Col Hawkins proposition for the extension
OF the Savannah, Amerlcus and Montgom-
cry road here. Col Hawkins does not
think it necessary for the company
to give security for the $4,000 which
the city proposes to donate to the road, mas
much as the money will be invested here in
terminal facilities and rights Of way and
he thinks that May /, 1890, the time fixed
by the committee for the completion Of the
road, Is too soon, ard that the time should
be extended to December, 1890
Mr.. Weed. chairman Of the committee
appointed at the business mems meeting to
take into consideration the matter of Col
Hawkins proposition, requests the mem
ber5 to meet this afternoon at 3 O'Clock at
the rooms Of the board Of trade. The com
mittee consists of Messrs. Herman Myers,
Fl. P. Smart, J. J. Dale, D. c. Bacon, Jo-
seph Hull, John Flaunery, j. R. Young, j.
II. Estill. j. p. Williams, S. Guckenheimer.
George S. Owens, L. A. Well, R. D. Cue
rard. P L. Peacock, and the chairman,
MIR. j. D. Weed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
HoNoRs TO FRED DOUGLASS.
The Colored Military to Send a De-
tachment South with Him.

The Colored Military to Send a De-
tachment South with Him.
The board Of officers of the colored mill
tary organizations of this city held a meet
ing at Chatham new hall last night, aud a
resolution was passed TO turn out tomorrow
morning at 5 o'clock to march to the Savan-
nah Florida and Western railway depot,
to pay their respects to Frederick Douglass.
He will arrive on the early train on his
way to jacksonville, whore he is TO lecture
tomorrow night.
A committee consisting OF Capt. +.
Jones Of the Savannah Hussars, Capt. j.
G. Simmons of the Georgia Artillery, and
Adjt A. h. Desverney Of the First bat
TALON was appointed to notify the lecturer
of the action of the meeting, and they sent
off telegram to that effect to Washington
last night.
The First battalion, the Savannah Hus-
sars and the Georgia Artillery will turn out
tomorrow morning armed and equipped
and IN full uniform, and a detachment of
each military organization will 90 TO Jack
sonviile as a guard of honor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
SECRETARIES TO CONFER.
The Visiting 2. M. O. AS. Beginning to
Arrive.


Arrive.
The general secretaries conference, which
will practically inaugurate the state con-
vention of the Young Mems Christia As
ISOLATION, will be held in the association
rooms to-day. E. S. McFadden, general
secretary of the Augusta association, ar
rived last night and will preside over the
opening session of the conference, which
will be held at 10 o'clock this morning.
The conference will be on Young Mems
Christian Association work. The secreta-
ries will hold three sessions, this morning,
afternoon and evening. These will be the
only meetings that are not open to the
public.
The convention proper will meet at 9
O'Clock tomorrow morning and will be open
to the public generally. The sessions Of the
convention, as already announced, will be
held in the Sunday school building of the
Independent Presbyterian church. Most of
the general secretaries will arrive on the
early train over the Central this morning.
The delegates will begin to come
in this afternoon, but most of
them will arrive on the early trains
tomorrow. Mr.. w. Woods White of At
lanta, one Of the state executive committee
and president of the last convention, will
preside at the opening session.
The ladies' auxiliary of the Savan-
nah association met yesterday afternoon.
and among other business completed ar
rangements for the reception to be given
the delegates in attendance upon the state
convention tomorrow evening
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
TYBEEs CLUB HOUSES.
The Archery Clubs New Building
be Opened This Month.

The Archery Clubs New Building to
be Opened This Month.
Another club house is in course of cree
ton at Tylee and will be completed the last
week in April. 1t is the Archery Club
house.
Work began on the building about a
month ago. The house will be unique
structure, one story high on an elevated
ground plan. 1t will have a frontage Of sixty
feet and will extend back forty-eight feet
The house is situated midway between the
old hotels and the new hotel fronting on
the beach. 1t will have verandas extending
around it and will be inclosed with a
wire fence.
The house will be completed few days
before the second annivers try OF the club,
and it will formally open it on April g.
with au anniversary ball and reception.
The club is composed of a number of the
prominent young ladies and gentlemen.
The membership is about fifty. The fol-
lowing are the officers of the club:
President, VIM. F. Sheriff.
Vice-Presideut, r. G. Zttrourer.
Secretary, j. w. Schwacke.
Treasurer, II. w. Roberts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
APRIL'S HEAVY SALES.
Real Estate and Stocks Bring Good
Prices at Auction.

Real Estate and Stocks Bring Good
Prices at Auction.
The April court house sales were large
yesterday. The real estate exchanges were
all heavy, and the property brought good
prices. Besides the sale of real estate, a
large number of mules and horses were
sold.
j. Mclaughlin sold the following prop
erty: Lot No. Forsyth ward, the Holt
property, to G. s. Ellis for 50, sos; and the
eastern one-half lot on Wright street to |.
Beckett, ESQ.,, for 81 $50.
9. Ii. Dorsett sold the Mercer steam grist
mill on St Julian AID Jefferson streets for
1000; sixty-five acres of land near Bloom
lugdale fifteen miles west Of the city on the
Louisville road, for $40; lots So and "a,
Walton ward, on Roberts street, near West
Broad, for $500; lot and building on tie
corner OF West Boundary and Margaret
streets for 5000; lot No. %, on the northeast
corner Of Margaret and Farm streets, and
dwellings for SIS, 500; portion of lot No. 5,
Troup ward, for $780,
|. d. LaRoche 81 Son sold lot No. %.
White ward, on the north side of Duffy
street, between Abercorp and Lincoln, for
$1,75O. The pr lperty has a frontage OF 50
feet inches and depth Of l05 feet; Resi-
dence on the southwest corner Of Perry and
Whitaker streets, the residence of the lats
Dr. T.. j. Charlton, for sS,OO5:
Four shares Of the Brush Electric
Light and Power Company stock
for tlS5 each; One share of the Citizens
Bank stock for $l05; Twenty three hundred
dollars of certificates Of indebtedness OF the
Central Railroad and Banking Company for
500 %; Fitty-seven shares OF the capital
stock of the Central Railroad
and = Banking Company for 800 25;
twenty-five debentures of the Central Rail
road and banking Company for 800 %
each; two shares OF stock Of the South
western railroad for 1929 so.
The two-story on basement brick dwell
ing, No l73 Hall street, between Barnard
and Tattnall, one Of the dwellings, on the
Hamlet row, for S., roo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
DR.. Oenaler,s Lecture.

The Georgia Historical Society has for
warded the following resolutions Of thanks
to DR.. A. Oemler for the address on 1.-THE
Life History of the American Oyster"
which he delivered before the society at its
March and April ms etings:
RESOLVED, That the Georgia Historical Society
has heard with great interest the very remarka-
bic lecture of Dr. Oemer upon oyster culture,
and is profoundly impressed with the impor-
lance of the subject discussed, and the vast
amount Of Information arrayed by the learned
lecturer.
Resoived, That the society offer its thanks
for the able and interesting discussion Of the
subject, and request copy Of the lecture for
file in the archives and for such future use as
the society may determine upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
TURPENrINEs MANIPULATION.
The Board OF Trade to Investigate tn e
Underwood PROCESS.

Tho Board OF Trade to Investigate the
Underwood Process.
A meeting Of tbs board Of trade was held
yesterday morning to take into considera-
ton the process of manipulation Of spirits
turpentiue, patented by Mr.. Underwood.
who is at present endeavorng to sell tho
formula TO manufacturers in the country
There is decided opposition 10 the process,
rs II is claimed by the factors that any
adulteration will do away with pure spirits.
After some discussion among the membe
the matter was referred to committee OF
four, to investigate and report upon 10 a
future meeting, which viii probably be-
held tomorrow or mex day. Tho following
named gentlemen compose the COMMITTEES:
Messrs. j. II. Hunter, James Earle, Jr., j.
I. Williams and Ramona Judge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

If your eyes are not properly fitted with glass
we desire the opportunity of fitting them with
Glasses which shall correct any visional imper-
lection that may exist or can be corrected by
scientific means, at Dr. NJ. Schwab's Optical
Institute, No. % Bull street, second door from
Broughton.
the doctor is assisted by his son, Dr. I. NJ
Schwao. graduate Of DR.. c. A. Bucklin's
School of Optics OF New York
n; B.-Oculist orders receive the attention
of skilled professionals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
water on the north OF us. :"
water ON the east Of us ~

Like the gallant band of olden times. we
are encompaSsed on all sides-but one. The
Savannah river, Bilbo canal, Ogeechee
canal, all speak in limpid tones: "Thus far
and no farther shall improvements go.
Relief to an ever increasing population
is found, however, in the high land of the
southern extension.
Despite Of the craftsmanship % that
recognizes no territory that is not taxable,
individual enterprise and capital comes to
the relief OF the tesming masses and opens
new territory Of healthful lands, removed
from mlasmatic canals to the
HOME SEEKERS.
Reasonable prices, small cash payments.
EASY TERMS
WIN be given at Dorsett's sale Of lots.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
THE TELFAIR UNION.
The Members Discuss tho Histori
6ocletY's Ranort.

The Members Discuss tho Historical
Society's Report.
The Telfair Literary and Art Union held
a meeting yesterday afternoon and received
the report of the Georgia Historical So
ciety's action on Monday night in reference
20 extending the use Of the rooms in Hodgson
hall and the privileges Of the library and
OF the Telfair academy to the union.
The question Of dues was dis
cussed at some length, but no
final action was taken. 1t was finally de-
cided TO lay the matter over until tho next
meeting, and that an effort be made in the
meantime 10 make satisfactory arrange.
ment with the Historical Society, whereby
the full privileges Of the library may be OBJ
tanned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
RIVER AND HARBoR NOTES.

Messrs. A. r. Salas & Co. cleared yester-
day the German bark Severns for Dantzc,
with 800 barrels of rosin weighing 1875
585 pounds, valued at $3.50 rs. Cargo by
George Dressed, Esq.
Barney Reyes took crew of thirteen
sailors on the tug boat Maggie Monday
night to Sapelo for the American ship
Bridgewater, at Darien, loaded with lumber
for Liverpool. The Bridgewater was
lowed over the bar yesterday by Capt.
John Malcom's tug Leon, and the new crew
transferred from the Maggie to the Bridge
water.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
HIS SECOND TRIAL.
The Case of Frank Hamilton Assigned
for Friday.


for Friday.
The case OF Frank Hamilton (colored)
charged with burglary, has been assigned
for Friday next Hamilton was convicted
at former term Of tho superior court, and
pending a motion for a new trial sentence
was reserved, and afterward the motion
granted. Hamilton is alleged to have en-
tered the premises of a young man named
Craig and stolen gold watch. 1t was in
evidence on the former trial that he gave
the watch to Detective Wetherhorn, who
gave it to Justice Molina to find an owner
during the detectives absence in Canada
after Morse. Craig obtained it from
the justice. Hamilton's statement to Officer
Wetherhorn was that he had found the
watch, and the prisoner made that state
ment on the trial, but afterward he sought
to impltcate the officer as accessory after
the fact. This later We rsion it is learned
he will now repudia to and stand by his
original statement that he found the time
piece, and 80 stated in turning it over to tde
detective
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
Window shades at 81.

Messrs Mayer Bros, New York City,
manufacturers Of window shades, have o.
tablished an agency in this city with Mr..
q. NJ. Thonnesen, 1877 York street. This
firm manufactures window shades exclu-
sively, and consequently can furnish them
at the lowest prices. Call and examine the
samples and get the very low prices. Sec
special notice elsewhere.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
Cancer Of the Tongue.

For three or four years had an eating
sore on 'my tongue that made a con-
siderable hole in it. became alarmed at
its progress, and went to Atlanta for treat
mont The result was that Iscommenced
the use OF Swift's Specific, and the sore was
soon gone, without trace of it left.
A. LEWIS
Thomaston. Ca, March H. 1889.
In 1877 gave you testimonial showing
that :. y. s. had cured me Of rheumatism
of twelve years standing, and take pleas
ure in saying that | have never had any re-
turn Of the disease. AS a tonic in the
spring, 3. s. S. is a splendid medicine.
j. II. NJ. MARTIN.
Jackson, Miss, March IL, 1889.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
The Turpentine Market.

Spirits turpentine is in a very unsettled
condition. and there has been quite a drop
in the price within a week. Sales were
made at 40 cents per gallon yesterday.
Ten days ago the price was 81 cents for
regulars"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
The Knlckerbocker Ice 90.

Attention is called to the card Of this old
established company which appears in o
days issue. They are live, wide-awake
busi1ess men and handle both lake and
manufactured ice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

MRS J. II. ALLEN, Wilson, n c., says:
] have suffered for over two years with the
most fearful Headaches, and could hnd
nothing TO afford relief until tried Brady
crotine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
Thomaston. Ga. March IA,
OAK Pine and Lichtwood.

Have removed my wood yard to corner
Gwinnett street and Savannah, Florida and
Western railway Telephone II.
r b. CASSEIS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

The best remedy in.the world for Syphi-
lis, Scrofula, Blood Poison and Rheuma-
tism is p. z. p, Prickly Ash, Poke Root
and Potassium.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03

Pianos, Organs, Music and Musical In.t,,
ments to the front. Our entire ground foo,
to be used for Pianos, Organs and Mpsio
A metropolitan salesroOm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
Harnett Honaa.

Leading Popular Hotel Electric Light
and Bells, Rates according to sizo and
location Of rooms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
LUDDEN & BATES 8 NJ =
" ONCE MORE THE SEEM
CHANGES"

Art Goods, Bric-a-Brac, statioperv A..
list Materials, Picture Mouldings. Pictm's
Frames and Fancy Goods vanish from, 10 ,.,.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-03
DiSCOntinuanCe of Our Art and
Stationery Department.
HOW?

We have sold to Mr. NJ. T. TAYLOR orr
stock of ARTIST MATERIALS. Plot,
URE MOULDINGS. FRAMES, En-.
CRAVINGS, and ART GOODS, and
Leased him limited space in our store
temporarily until suitable quarters can
be found outside.
All remaining stock of Stationery and
Fancy Goods will at once be taken bv
our Mr.. +. r. Macarthur to Knoxville,
Tenn, where he will open a Large Piano
and Organ House for US, also CONTINUING
the Stationery business.