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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
AT TIE Y. M. c. ASSOCIATION.
Rev. A. NJ. Wynn to Lead Tomorrow
Afternoons Meeting,

Afternoons Meeting.
Rev A. M. Wynn will lead the meeting
for men only tomorrow afternoon at 5
o'clock. This will be the last opportunity
of hearing Mr.. Wynn at the associations
meetings for some time.
The Bible training class will meet Tues
day evening at Sl5 o'clock in the lecture
room. The topics are: Outline on the
Book Of Genesis" and personal Work.
An invitation is extended to all men to Join
the class.
The worlds conference of the association,
OF the world will be held in Amsterdam,
Holland, August next.
Those desiring reserved seats for Frank
Boards lecture Friday evening. Jan, 2,
should apply at the association at once.
The boys meeting will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 5:l5 O'Clock in the lecture
room. Last Sunday was the largest meet
ing since the work began, there being
thlrty>nine present
Arrangements are being completed for
New Years day, when the custom Of keep
ing open house will be observed by the
ladies' and members of the association
The parlors and other rooms will be dec
Grated Receiving will begin at II o'clock
o. nl., and refreshments Will be served. The
association hopes to welcome many of its
members, subscribers and friends on that
day.
Two large stoves have been placed in the
gymnasium, which makes it more comfort
able on cold days and evenings.
Parties desiring class IN the gymnasium
about $3.50 in the evening are asked to give
their names to the general secretary, so that
tho most desirable hours and DAYS may be
decided on and the class started at once.
The physical director has books and neces
sary apparatus ready for those desiring them
tie advises ali members to be measured and
10 have work prescribed for their special
use. This is one Of the privileges of men,
bership in the gymnasium.
The international convention will be held
in Kansas City, Mo-, May clio, 1891.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
st. PAUL's MISSION CHILDREN.
a Pretty Christmas Tree and Festival
at Yonge's Hall.

Pretty Christmas Tree and Festival
at Yonge's Hall.
The children OF st. Paul's Lutheran
mission Sunday school were treated to a
Christmas tree at Yonge's hall, at Duffy
and Whitaker streets. yesterday afternoon.
The tree was gotten up by the ladies who
are interested in the mission.
There were large crowd of ladies and
children, present and several gentlemen.
The exercises began with a hymn by the
children followed by prayer by Dr.. W. S.
Bowman. The exercises were very
simple. There were some singing and
recitations by the infant class. Dr. Bowman
made few remarks.
All the children were remembered in the
presents, and everything passed off very
nicely.
st. Paul's Mission Sunday school is a
little over year old, having been started
in October of last year by several members
of the Lutheran church, and
is the nucleus of new Lu-
theran church. Mr.. o. Y. Richardson
is the superintendent. A lot has been pur-
chased at the corner of Anderson and Aber-
corn streets, and in the very near future a
church will be built, whose membership
will be composed of the members of ST.
Pau's mission and other Lutherans residing
in that portion of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
sTRPHBNsoN's VICTIM DEAD.

The Accidental Slayer of Thomas
Lloyd Discharged From Custody
Thomas Lloyd, the colored boy who was
shot in the head Christmas night by John
Stephenson, died yesterday morning at 5
O'Clock at his home, No. 107 Jefferson
street.
Coroner Dixon held an inquest and exam
med three witnesses. John Battles was tho
first, and testified that on Christmas night
he W as on Alice street when he heard the
report Of pistol. He looked in the direc-
ton from which the report came and saw
Stephenson holding up another boy, and ex-
claiming, my God I've shot this boy. but
did not go to do it." About that time.
Battles said, both fell to the ground, but
Stephenson got up Immediately, and.
placing the pistol in his mouth,
pulled the trigger, but it
did not fire. Stephenson then ran off, say
ing that he would kill himself. Battles fol-
lowed him around to his sisters and advised
him not to commit such rash act, but to
go and surrender to the police. About that
time Oficer Clayton arrived and took
charge Of Stephenson.
Clarence Carey, colored boy, said he was
with the crowd of boys shooting fro crack
ers. Stephenson asked Lloyd to lend him a
pistol, and Lloyd pulled one from his hin
pc ket and banded it over, saying there was
but one ball in it. Stephenson fired the
pistol into the ground. aud Carey said that
Lloyd asked for the pistol and reached out
bis hand for it. Stephenson drew back and,
raising the revolver, snapped it twice
at Lloyd. The third time he pulled
the trigger the weapon fired and Lloyd fell
to the ground. Carey said that both boys
were playing.
After listening to the evidence, the jury.
which was composed entirely OF colored
men, returned verdict that Lloyd came to
his death by pistol SCOT wound inflicted
by the hands Of John Stephenson, and they
considered it accidental. The coroner then
ordered Stephenson discharged from Gus
tOdy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
DR.. Harrison's Lectures.

DR.. J. Charles Harrison, who is going to
deliver a series of medical lectures
to men only at the theater. COM
mencing tomorrow night, has been
an extensive traveller, and. as he is
said to be keen observer, capital story
teller and possesses abundant humor, he is
enabled to enliven bis lectures upon medical
topics aud render them entertaini and in
structive as well. He has spent several
years in the hospitals of England. Austria
and France, and the views which he uses in
bis lectures were prepared for him from
cases that came under his personal obssrya-
ton. The first lecture will be given to-
morrow night, and will be free. His views
are said to be the f9est, and the anatomical
views specially prepared for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
THE RIVER AND EARBOR,
Happenings Along thu Wharves enc
Among the Shipping.

Happenings Along thu Wharves and
Among the Shipping.
The fishing smack Melinda Wood, Capt.
81 Latham, arrived yesterday from the
snapper banks. The captain reported fair
weather and the capture of 700 red snap
pers on the cruise.
Judge Hughes of the United States court al
Norfolk recently gave decision of interest to
all towboat owners. The case was one OF
alleged violation of a rule made by the
steamboat Inspectors as to the number of
men to constitute the crew of q tug. The
court in dismissing the case held that the
violation of the rule made by the inspec-
tors was not a violation of the statute on
the subject, and that the rule in question is
null and void, not being authorized by the
law.
The administration of the Bureau Veritas
reports the following list Of maritime dis
asters during the month of October, 1899,
concerning all flags. Sailing vessels: Eight
American, l Argentine, Q Austrian, 81 Brit
ish, 6 Danish, 5 Dutch, 5 French, German,
Italian, 2 japanese, 10 Norwegian, l Por-
tuguese, 9 Russian, Spanish, 9 Swedish.
Total, Ill. In this number are included
three vessels reported missing. Steamships;
Eight British, 2 German, l Norwegian, l
Portuguese, Spanish. Swedish. Total
IA, including one missing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
T. K. Burk's Show.

Burk's circus drew large crowds yesterday
afternoon, at the corner OF Bull and Ander-
son streets. The performances of the
educated" horses are very good. displaying
careful training. Several of the horses
performed wonderful feats, for dumb beasts.
Tho double horizontal-lar act and the
"tumblin-" were very fine. The contortion-
ist was above the average IN his specially.
One OF the best features Of the show was
tho wonderful exhibition Of the juggler, who
received rounds Of applause Tor bis excel
lent performance. BUrk's show will exhibit
again to-day at p. m. aud 7:30 .. IN.
special arrangements have boon made for
ladies' aud children u the matinae.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
AT THE THEATER.

Lily Cley's Geiety Company the
Weeks Closing Attraction.
Lilly Clays Gaiety Company will wind
up the week at the theater tonight. The
compa V is a regular visitor in Savannah,
and this year is said to be more attractive
than ever. 1t played in Macon last night,
and is receiving good notices wherever it has
been. Tho comp my contains forty people,
and presents a musical performance.
"Beauty in Dreamland" is the title of the
play aud n 1t Antony and Cleopatra play
prominent parts. The concluding part of
the programs is the spectacular Ourlesque
Robin Hood. The sale Of seats is in progress
ct Buffers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
SETTLING DOWN AGAIN.
The City Resumes It's Everyday 40
pearance After Christmas.

The City Resumes It's Everyday 40
pearance After Christmas
There were no Christmas demonstrations
to any extent yesterday and last night
Firecrackers popped at intervals during the
day, but il was very quiet compared with
the preceding day. There were good many
bonfires in the squares last night, but they
were not kept up very late.
Business was resumed as usual yesterday
morning, d the fact that it was the day
after Christmas did not Interfere with WI at
appeared to be a very brisk days work, ex-
cepti in the case of those individuals who
started out TO take a little Christmas and
reached the middle Of January before stop
ping.
No serious casualties were reported be-
yond those already mentioned in the MORN
ING NEWS. There were good many
sufferers from burns by fireworks, and the
druggists aud physicians were called upon
to dress good many small wounds and
bruises. resulting from drunken rows and
accidents
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
Gone On a Euut.

A party consisting of Julian Schley,
Albert Wylly, C. L. Montague. W. p.
Bailey, John Sullivan Schley, Charles
Davis, David Bailey of Griffin and Mr..
Harris of Meriwether county, left yester-
day morning on hunting expedition to
Blackboard Island. They will not return
until next Thursday, and expect to bring
back a large amount of game, provided
they can find any.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
FURNITURE VS.. HARDWARE.
Lindsay & Morgan SIX for an Iniunc
tiOn s. gainst J, .. Weed.

lJ1uQC-
tion gainst J. .. Weed.
The litigation between Lindsay 6; Morgan
and Joseph D. Weed assumed a new phase
yesterday, by the furniture men filing a
petition for an injunction against Mr..
Weed to prevent him from disturbing them
in their possession. The petition was
granted, and the defendant was notified to
show cause on Jan. 8 why an injunction
should not be granted as prayed for.
Tie facts OF the case were published in the
MORNING News several months ago on the
trial il the city court. The trouble origin
ated about the building erected by Mr.
Weed for the plaintiffs at the coraer of
Barnard and Broughton streets. Liad ,av and
Morgan claim that the defendant failed to
comply with his agreement with them, and
as result refused t. pay the amount of
rental first agreed upon. The case los car
ried to the city court, and jury decided
against Mr.. Weed, but a new trial was
granted. The defendant is now erdeavor-
ing to dispossess Lindsay & Morgan, hence
the petition for injunction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
The Late DR.. RAmbaut.

Former acquaintance in Savannah of
DR.. Thomas Rambaut, celebrated Baptist
minister of New York. lately deceased, who
spent several years of his life in Savannah,
are in communication with his family
III New York, who are collecting
matter for biography which
they intend TO publish. DR.. Rambaut
served through the yellow fever epidemic of
Savannah in 1854. aud was one OF the chief
leaders Of the mob q workers who remained
with the sick and dying iii tho fall of that
year.
he was very learned man, and
his rank as u minister was
second 10 none in the city or state.
Reports Of his sermons and accounts OF the
different movements with which he was
connected Ia Savannah will b. taken from
the files Of the MORNING NEWS. Rsminis-
cences OF Older residents who were ac-
quainted with him are also desired.
The worst ATTACKS OF Indigestion simmons
Liver Regulator never iAils ~ reiie,e.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
CITY BREVITIES.

Savannah Branch Of the s. T. A. will
meet tonight.
The Germania Bank has declared divi-
dend of 6 per cent.
The Savannah Brewing Company has de.
clared dividend Of s per cent.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders of
the Chatham Bank will be held Jan. ID.
Charles Roggentein was yesterday ap-
pointed commercial notary of the public
by Judge Falligant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
SHOT THROUGH THE HAND.
A Xamacraw Negro Wounded, but
REFUSES to Say how.

DuL
REFUSES to Say bow.
About IL o'clock yesterday morning a
negro entered O'KeefRe's drug store and
requested the clerk to dress pistol shot
wound in his right hand. On examination
the clerk found that the bullet had grazed
the index finger near the hand, passed clear
through the middle finger, and had torn
the skin from the knuckle of the third
finger. The druggist advised the negro to
consult a doctor.
The man refused to give his name, or any
info nation as 10 who did the shooting
simply stating that he had received the
wound accidentally in Yamacraw Chris.-
mas night The fact that no allowed the
wound to remain unattended for such a
length Of time and refused TO give any Of
the circumstances Of the shooting lends
color 10 the belief that no was one Of the
party Of masqueraders who attacked the
Italians Christmas afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
RED MEN ELECT OFFICERS.

Nacoochee Tribo's Rulers for Next
Year.
Nacoochee Tribe of Red Men has elected
the following officers for the ensuing term:
Sachem e. A. Gradot.
Senior Sagamore-Ed. Struck.
Junior Sagemore-John c. Heron.
Prophet-Henry kolshorn,
Chief of Records-Emile j. Rail-
Trustee for Six Months-N. l. O'Brien,
After the meeting the chiefs-elect, with
the retiring officers and other members. ad-
journed and spent several hours in a social
manner. The new officers will be installed
ian IA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
ConhrmAd-

The favorable impression produced on the
first appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup OF Figs. few years ago has
been more than confirmed by the pleasant
experience OF aIi who bage used Il. aud tie
slccess u the proprietors and manufacture
ers, the California Fig Syrup Company
I'd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
SEVERAL CHANGES POSSIBLE.
A Traffic Manager for the Richn ono
Terminal System.


Terminal System.
Gen. Alexander said yesterday that at
the next meeting of the Richmond Terminal
Company several changes of existing ar
RAJ gements will pro ably be made.
Plans are being discussed to do away with
the large number of employees engaged in
solicl ing freight and passenger business for
the different lines Of the system, and bv CO.
operation of the different lines secure the
same results at less expense. 1t has also
been suggested that traffic manager be
elected to control the traffic If the entire
system, with headquarters at Atlanta.
Gen. Alexander said that while IL is
possible a number Of changes will be made.
there Is nothing definite as yet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
Mrs. Catherine cppenhe!m Dead.

Mrs. Catherine Oppenhein. mother Of
Joseph II. Oppenheim Of this city, died at
Montgomery, Ala, Thursday She was %
years Of age, and was formerly a resident Of
Charleston. s. C.. where tho inlerment will
b made On Monday Nrs. Oppenheim was
~ full possession VI heI faculties ~ tue last.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
Frse 27th. ms saturaav.

With Pocket Almanac for ~, a Sample
Cologne. u will pay you - look among
loeal notipee for today Saturday cut
prices a. iieiets. Try q OK u uttercups.
today Loo q boz Gum Drops, zoe. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
GEORGE T. G. WHITE DEAD.
a Former Savannahisn Passes AWE
in Brooklyn.


in Brooklyn.
The death in Brooklyn, N. Y. of Col.
George T. G. White, formerly of this city,
is announced. Col. White was southern
manager of the Equitable Life Insurance
Company, a position In which he won great
credit as business man. He was born in
Savannah fifty-eight years ago, and for
many years lived in Marietta
Though called to the head of important
business interests in New York, Col. White
nsver lost interest in the south. He spent
some time here last fall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27

Ayers Sarsaparilla braces up the system;
puriiies and invigorates. Invalids need it.
I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27

Lufsiiipg IA effects, aissys reliable. pure
and harmless, u simmons Liver Regulator.
Al.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
Colder Weather Now.

Over an inch of rain fell early yesterday
morning. The day opened rather warm.
the maximum temperature being 60. but
became somewhat cooler in the afternoon,
the Thermometer falling 10 40. The
weather began to turn cold rapidly after
night, With a chilly wind blowing.
Snow and rain were generally reported
from the northern states and rain from the
southern states.
Fair and colder weather "a predicted for
to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27
1S23=1S0O
CHICKERINC
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27

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qualities Of Salvation on Price - cts.
Eminent men. Edison, discover Of Telephones
and Dr. Bull Of Cough syrup fAma.--Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27

Blackjack Blackjack
A large lot on hand at reasonable figures
at r. B. Cassels'. -Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-27

The worst ATTACKS OF Indigestion simmons
Liver Regulator never lAils " relie,e-Ad
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
mo. 402. ]

No. 402
4 n NCE-ESTABLlSH1NG THE
n grade of Webster avenue, from Orion
street to Cambridge street.
city of Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
grade of the center line of Webster avenue,
from Orion street to Cambridge street, be, and
the same is hereby established as follows, viz:
Beginning at the east curb line of Orion street
at an elevation of 1854 feet; thence rising at
the rate of 2.21 feet per 100 feet for distance
of 3742 feet to p. e. at an elevation of 476.71
distance of 140 feet to P. t. at elevation of
47726 feet thence falling at the rate of LAP feet
per 100 feet for a distance of 6955 feet to an
angle at an elevation of 467. SO feet; thence by
convex parabolic curve for distance of l40
feet to 2. 7. at an elevation Of 4608 feet;
thence falling at the rate of feet per 100 feet
for distance of $50 feet to point at an eleva-
tion of 432. feet; thence rising at the rate of
feet per 100 feet for distance of 49, feet to
the west building line of Cambridge street at
an elevation of 1888 feet
Section THAT any ordinance or part of or
dinance conflicting with the provisions of this
ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed
So far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into law in Councils
this 3lst day of March, A. D. 1890
HI. P. FORD. President of Select Council.
Attest: GEO. SHEPPARD, Clerk of Select
Council. G. L. HOLIDAY, President of
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors Office, April g. 1880. Approved.
VIM. MCCALLIN, Mayor. Attest: ROBT.
OSTERMAIER, Assistant Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. Z, page
4l0. 18th day of April, A. d. 1890.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-19
mo 222 I

D.
A N CE-ESTABLISHING THE
N grade of Rowan street, from Lincoln ave-
nue. to Park avenue.
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That the
grade of the north curb of Rowan street, from
Lincoln avenue to Park avenue, be and is here
by established as follows, to wit: Beginning on
the west curb line of Lincoln avenue at an ele-
vation of 2l3.787 feet: thence rising at the rate
of foot per 100 feet for distance of 36S47 feet
to the west curb line of Grape street at an ele-
vation of 27. .291 feet; thence falling at the rate
of foot per 100 feet for distance of 1.29SS0
feet to the east curb line of Park avenue at an
elevation of 2043l feet
Section 2-That any ordinance or part of or
dinance conflicting with the provisions Of this
ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed
SO far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into law in Councils
this 3lst day of March, A. D., 1890.
H. P. FORD, President of Select Council.
Attest: GEO. SHEPPARD, Clerk of Select
Council. q. l. HOLIDAY, President of
Common Council. Attest: GEO. BOOTH,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors Office. April Sd, 1890 Approved..
VIM. McCALLIN, Mayor. Attest: RoBT.
OSTERMA1ER, Asst Mayors Clerk,
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. T. page 3S7
18th day Of April A. ID. 1890.