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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
sEwAaB FED COWS.

Savannah Cattle Swilling from Bilbo
Canal and the Perry Lane Sewer
Inspector Desvergers of the Citizens
Sanitary Association touches upon an i'm
portant matter in his last weakly report.
The condition Of the canal extending from
Perry lane sewer through the low lands
east of the city to the Bilbo canal, he says,
is very bad.
1t is, in a number Of places, INSTRUCTED by
sand trod into 1t by cattle driven to and
from the fields of the Lawton plantation.
on which they are pastured, stopping on
the way to swiu upon the sewage water
which issues from the mouth of the Perry
lane sewer, and which collects In the canal
at that point.
1t is an every day occurrence, the in
spector says, for mich COWS from which
milk is supplied to the inhabitants of the
city to swill themselves with sewage water
from the Perry Lane sewer. the Billbo
canal and other open sewers, reeking with
slime ami facial matter. fr
The Inspector reports that he has noticed
the old-fas hioned hopper water closets still
being put into buildings, despite the fact
that they very soon become defective from
rust and corrosion; soon get to leaking and
become unsauitory, and factors of disease to
the dwellings in which they exist. He saws
that tank water closets, while costing at
first somewhat more than the others, are
more economical in the long run, inasmuch
as they seldom get out of order. They also
effect an immense saving of water, as there
Is no possibility of the leakage and unneces-
sary waste of water always occurring with
the other; and he says that this fact should
suggest to tie water department of the city
the expediency of fixing rate for water
closets to correspond with the saving OF
water by the closet used.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
Gazaway Hartrid0e's Lecture.

Tomorrow night Hon. Gazaway Har-
fridge will deliver his lecture, which has
created such sensation, on the "Rise and
Fall Of of the Farmers Alliance" Mr..
Hartridge needs no introduction to
the people of Savannah. There is
nothing that need be said of him
as speaker. His former lectures
have made for him a reputation. His new
lecture explains the unexpected nomination
by the anti-Gordon caucus.-Speeches of
Leading MISREPRESENTATION conversions Of
alliance members from their hostility to
monopolies.-The principles of the alli-
ance as an applied science-The nominal
tlon.-The nominee is notified,-Mr. Nor
wood receives the glad tidings. Cor
don holds levee at o'clock a. NJ and is
Informed of the recent developments. The
Three H's.-The candidates a noble army
of martyrs. - Emmett Wummack is mis-
taken for Calhoun.-John Temple Graves
makes a speech.-Livingston and McCune
officiate as high priests in the alliance cere-
monlals.-The legislator as a fnancier
The busy biographer among the farmers
Sweet concord reigns DER our Caucus
The serpent sly enters our paradise THE
SPIDERS touch, how exquistely finen'-Dr.
McCunes origin. "Who is he. the dark
eyed western childp-Lord Chattim de-
nounces the alliance. caucus loses four
teen true men. Wheeler. of Walker, leads
the retreat.-Larry Gantt's eloquent APP
peaL-The mystery of our caucus re-
vealed.-The nails in the alliance coffin
Leonidas and his Spartan ancestor.-Leopi-
das and Simon Suggs, Jr.-Georgia's bold
peasanury.-God bless our caucus. 1t is
useless to say that Mr.. Hartridge will lecture
here, as he did In Atlanta and Rome, be-
fore big audience.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
A Night With Ben Hur.

The Ben Hur tabeaux, which have been
given with such great success in the north.
will be presented at the theater next week,
Monday, Jan. 5, under the direction of Mrs.
E. K. Bradford of Washington, D. G.
Mrs. Bradford is tie compiler of the
tableaux, which contain thirty-three scenes
from Lew Wallace's great story of the,Chris.
Inc story Is illustrated from the beginning
to the close by just such real pictures as the
word painting Of the book presents to the
mind. The story is read during the prog
ress Of the tableaux, enabling the audiences
to follow closely the scenes and incidents it
portrays. The cast Of characters will be
made up from Savannah society people
Mrs. Bradford will arrive early this week
and will conduct the rehearsals in person.,
The costumes are the same as those used In
the recent production OF the tableaux in
Washington, where they created social
sensation. The sale of tickets for the enter
tainment will begin tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28

TO PIANO BUYERS

All who took ADVANTAGE
OF our Twentieth Birthday
Celebration to examine o,,r
immense display of Pianos
were unanimous in SAVING
that no such exhibit of musi,
cal instruments had ever
been seen in this city. We
take this occasion to assure
our customers that we can
still s show them many of the
finest Pianos now for sale in
America. Numbers of these
were made especially to orr
order, and will be found IN.
equaled for tone, touch and
workmanship.
When we announced that
our Holiday Stock was as
large and excellent as anv
III the city of New York we
were strictly within the
truth, as the result has
shown. Despite large
Christmas sales we have a.
good stock, and shall con-
tinue our
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
McCabe g. Young's Minstrels.

McCabe & Young's opsratic minstrels will
be the attraction Wednesday night. The
company contains thirty-five performers,
and is under the management Of E. H.
Macoy and w. A. Mahara. The st. joseph
MOI Gazette says OF q recent performance
by the company in st. Joseph: "A packed
audience W tnesssd one of the finest min
strel performances ever given in this
city, and by genuine col
ored troupe. Song and dance are
as much part of the colored race as the
faculty to breathe, and when large and
careful selection is made, supplemented by
excellent training, such as has distinguished
McCabe q Young's troupe. there is an ele-
ment of nature In the presentation which
can never be rivaled by burnt cork. There
are great many features Of the programme
which are new and all are attractive, but
over and above all is the singing. A quar-
tette OF voices pleasing In sweetness and
marvellous in compass renders variety of
sentimental, national and humorous airs in
the most artistic manner. Some Of the part
singing, with variations, Is as fine as ever
rendered on any stage" The sale of seats
will open Tuesday morning at Buffers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
NEW YEARS RACES.
Some Exciting Events Booked for
Next Thursday.

Some Exciting Events Booked for
Next Thursday.
A. P. Doyle and John E. Bowling, mana
gers Of the Thunderbols Driving park, an
nouuce to-day their programme for the
New Years races. 1t Is remarkable for
both the variety and quality OF the events.
In addition TO the attractions advertised
the managers have arranged special
purse of $50 for Barney w. and
Walton K. to make another attack
upon the track record of 2:35A. Many
horsemen are Of the opinion that these
noted horses can score a mark Of 300 over
the Thunderbolt track. Ii they do il will
be wonderful performance.
j. T. Hanbrick and g. w. Baker. the
distinguished drivers who gave such a fine
exhibition of craftsmanship on Christmas
day, are gentlemen of high standing in the
e. citing world, and the lovers of genuine
trotting can expect on New Years day to
witness the most stirring finishes aud the
fastest trotting race that has ever taken
place in this section Of the country.
In the three minute trotting class the
entries Include nearly all the prominent
local trotters and roadstsrs. Simon Stern
berg will start Little Patsy. Charles Young
love. Minnie NJ; Thomas +. Boam, Tom II. !:
Gs2rge Howe, George Washington, aod A.
T. Doyle, Claymore, Jr. This race promises
to be very interesting, as there are five
starters and each horse has a large number
OF friends.
The free-for-all running race will be one
of the leading features of the days sport
There will be four horses face the starter,
ana all of them can run half mile better
than 81 seconds Fred Kuck's One Eve will
likely be favorite. The talent are of the
opinion that Emma Rhodes, Tornado and
Buckshot will make it hot for the game
little Texas.
Louis Muhlberg aud Miller Max of Beau
fert, s. C., will have another trial for su-
premacy.
The sports will conclude with funny
free-for-all bull race TO saddle. Gen. Sher-
MAJ, winner Of last New Years race, is
likely to sell as first choice if he starts.
The races will be called promptly at $3.50
o'clock, and the Coast Line railroad will
run special schedule to the grounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
A WHITE HIGHWAYMAN.
Frank Stone Grabs a Purse from &
Lady's Hand.

GaoyS HAND.
A daring attempt at highway robbery
took place yesterday Afternoon at o'clock
on Bull street, near South Broad. Mrs. e.
b. Richmond was on her way home from
shopping and had her pocketbook in her
hand.
white man walked up to her. and.
wrenching the purse from her hand. started
ON run. Mrs Richmond screamed. OFF,
GER brantiey, who was on his way to the
barracks, saw the theft committed. and
started after the thief, and captured him
before he had gone many steps and took
him to the barracks, where be gave the
name OF Frank Stone. A charge Of high
way robbery was placed against his name
The purse was returned to the owner.
II was fortunate that the officer was in such
close proximity at the time, and his capture
OF the criminal is to be commended. After
the superior court gets through with Stone
he will probably have sufficient time. while
his rash act.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
THE sEoEDERs ORGANIZE.
Rev. Alexander Ellis at the Head Of a
80. New Church.

-r ~ NEW CnurCn. ,-e
The Ellis faction of the Second African
Baptist church has come to the conclusion
that it will not worship at the shrine from
which their leader has been expelled. With
that in view,s they have asked for letters of
dismission. and propose to organize a new
church. Rev. Ellis has been selected as the
pastor, and Ford's opera house has been
leased for one year for devotional exercises
The first services will be held next Sun
day morning at IL O'Clock The new church
starts OFT with 1854 members, and Rev. Ellis
believes that, it will increase rapidly in q
short time. He said yesterday that he
would not have launched the church but
for the fact that the minority had made up
its mind to sever all connection with the
Second church, and that numerous white
friends had made him offers of substantial
aid. A name for the church has not yet
been decided upon, and that will be dis
cussed at meeting Of the congrega ion this
afternoon at Odd Fellows hall on Duffy
street.
Up to last night the application for letters
of dismission had not been acted upon bv
the authorities of the Second church. but
Rev. Ellis said that nothing could be gained
by the delay, as it is part of the Baptist
law that where the minority of a congrega-
ton becomes dissatisfied with the rulings of
the majority it had the right to withdraw
and organize new church,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
AWAITING THE DEATH PENALTY.
The Condemned Murderers, Dotson
and Webb, Take Things Quietly,

The Condemned Murd erers, Dotson
and Webb, Take Things Quietly.
The condemned murderers, Dotson and
Webb. are not worrying themselves over
their impending fate. Both eat and sleep
well. and are in as good humor as before
they were sentenced to death.
Dotson is buoyed up with the hope that
the supreme court will grant him O new
trial, and Webb does not seem to realize
at all that his days on earth
are of short duration, OF else he doesn't
care. His actions since the time he walked
into the solicitor generals Office and volun-
tarily surrendered himself to the present
tune have been all al Ike. He still believes
that be was justified in killing Hill, and viii
probably continue in that belief until he is
launched from the gallows. He is
very docile, and one of the
best behaved prisoners in the
Jail. Webb's counsel, Mercer and Cam.
are determined to exhaust every legal re-
source before allowing Webb to die, as it is
their first murder case.
While Dotson's lawyer, w. E. Morrison,
Esq, has but snail hopes of saving his
clients neck, the prisoner does not share
that belief, and goes on the old adage that
Nv bile there's life there's hope.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
Question Three.

If boy 10 years old were to practice ten
hours daily, how old would he be by the
time he had put in two hours practice on
each OF the a, 900 Chickering Pianos made
TO this datel LUDDEN & BATES S. u. II.
A large number of responses have been
received from our enterprising school boys,
but no one has succeeded in exactly answer
ing every question.
Master William R. Dancy, aged IS years
months, however, comes nearest the mark,
and to him is awarded the prize.
Master David Porter, Jr., is entitled to
very creditable mention for the business
like character of his response, and he is
second IN accuracy.
Master Paul Pritchard also made a good
attempt. "
10 answer the first question required the
exercise Of good judgement as well as arith.
metlcal knowledge. and Master Dancy's
estlmate OF 252 Pianos is nearest correct
The answer to the other questions are
comparatively simple, but most of the boys
forgot about leap year in answering the
the last one.
we shall be happy to pay the prize to the
winner on application.
I'D. LUDDEN 81 BATES, S. II. II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
TO GO BEFORE THE VOTERS.

Friends Of the Present Municipal Ad-
ministration to Call a Mass Meeting.
Municipal politics have been rather quiet
for the last week, and no candidates other
than those already mentioned in the MORN
ING NEWS have bobbed up.
There have been several rumors in refer
ence to full ticket being placed in the
field after the county election, but the
runnors could not be traced to any reliable
source, and it looks now as though Mayor
Schwarz will have no opposition.
1t is understood that the friends of the
present admins ration will call a public
meeting early next month and renominate
Mayor Sehwarz and the entire board of
Aldermen Several of them have already
openly stated that they propose to stand for
reelection.
The friends of the FIVE candidates nomi-
mated at the First and Second district meet
ings two weeks ago are making a lively and
acisve canvass. The hackers of McGuirs
and O'Brien are confident that they will
assist in shaping city legislation for the
next two years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
"rhe old Honestead.v

Deaman Thompson's celebrated play Of
American farm life will be seen for the first
time in Savannah Friday night next. and il
will hardly fail to find place 10 the hearts
Of theater-gOsrs here, a. IL has done with
those who have seen the play la other places
Or while visiting New York The reputa-
ton q the plays for which Denman
Thompson Is famous Is enjoyed by bimself
alone, Tor alone he seems 10 stand as the
only one % write plays for public ninuse-
inent mat shall 20 thoroughly natural and
lfeo from se lsatio al Yu.garity or the
poilte6 inmuendaes.as 60 nmon am0ngs age
production. ''fhs Oia Homestead Il knepn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
Funeral Of 3. G. Wright.

The funeral OF the late B. c. Wright took
place from the dscsased's residence on Bar
nard street yesterday afternoon az 3 o'clock.
The funeral was a tended by large number
Of the friends Il the deceased. Landrum
lodge Of Masons conducted the intsrmsnt
with Masonic hon0rs. The Rev. l. e. VAS
u the First Presbyterian church ofiieistei
The pail bearers we're William v. Chaplln.
William Walker. william StlrJevant and
J. d. Wells. and A. II. hscDonel aad q.
II. Carson n Landrum lodge.
The IA ther, brother aud sister OF the de-
ceased reached Savannah Ia tinls " BE- pres
ent ~ tho fuaaral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
BOTH WERE 6LASHED.

TWO Colored Women Fight With
Knives About a Man.
Two mulatto women engaged in a quarrel
about man yesterday afternoon at the
corner Of Price and York street lane. After
INDUCING in numerous Complimentary
oaths for few minutes both drew knives
and went for each other in
murderous fashion. One OF them
received long and deep cut in the left hip.
from which the blood flowed in sufficient
quantities to dye the entire front of her
dress The other was badly cut about the
face and right arm. Had not some BY
ISLANDERS interfered Coroner Dixon would
most likely have had two subjects for an
inquest. The row created considerable ex-
cltement and attracted large crowd of
people, but no arrests were made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
DR.. Harrison's Lectures.


DR.. j. Charles Harrison will be heard at
the theater tonight for the first time in
Savannah. He lectures to men only on
physiological matters, and makes use of
stereoptlcon to illustrate the salient points
of bis talks DR.. Harrison claims that a
want of knowledge of physiological
laws Is one OF the principal causes
Of wrecked lives, divorces, suicides
and insanity. The people, he says,
should know more about themselves--how
to preserve their health, and how to regain
1t If impaired. The country's jails and in
situations are filled with people who owe
their condition to a want of knowl-
edge of the first principles Of physi-
ology and Hygiene. DIR. Harrison
will speak about the evils of
lntemperance and dissipation Of all kinds,
and will show views relating to this subject.
These lectures are intended to teach men,
both old and young, how to live properly
DIR. Harrison claims that the present de-
plorable condition Of many young men is
due to centuries of improper living, and
during the course of his lectures he will tell
how to avoid the pitfalls of youth. The
Atlanta Journal says: "Dr. Harrison is a
bright and clever speaker. and capital
story teller. The views exhibited were very
handsome, and consisted Of choics specimens
OF art in many forms. as we'll as very
realistic views Of anatomy" There viii be
no charge for admission tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
Rolling in, Rolling Out.

Pianos and Organs rolling in ten q dog
for our great holiday display until our
warsrooms were chock-a-block.
Pianos and Organs rolling out from hol-
iday sales five to ten a day until the "chock-
a-block" is relieved.
But large stock left. and twenty more
en- route Got altogether too many, and
hence will continue our SPECIAL HOLIDAY
INDUCEMENTS while longer.
Special terms and prices given until
present large stock is reduced.
Come in. Piano and Organ buyers, and
we will suit your purse and tastes to T.
I'D. LUDDEN 81 BATES S. M II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS.
Christmas Music to Be Sung in Most OF
1l,a Churches To-dav

| the Churches To-day.
Christmas music will be used in most of
the churches to-day. The choirs of st.
Johns and Christ churches will repeat the
Christmas programmes. By special request
st. Patrick's choir will also repeat to-day at
high mass the music rendered on Christ
mas, which is said to have been the finest
| ever heard in that church.
At the First Pres yterian church the
\ choir. consisting of J. d. Murphy, organist.
| Mrs. Murphy, Miss Z. Lavney, Mrs. Bishop,
Miss Nellie Murphy William Falconer and
J. E. Murphy, viii render a special pro-
gramme of music.
st. Johns Episcopal church cele-
brated st. johns day yesterday.
TIE regular morning service was read after
which holy communion was administered.
Services will be held to-day at IL o'clock,
with sermon by Rev. c. H. Strong. The
Christmas festival by the Sunday school
will take place tonight at 1880 O'clock. A
beautiful programme mas been arranged for
the occasion.
The Sunday school of ST. Matthew's
church will hold its festival at the church
at g o'clock this afternoon.
The children of the Sunday school of the
Christian church. at Bolton and Howard
streets. will hold their Christmas service,
entitled THE Story of Jesus" tonight, in
poetry, scripture and songs, beginning with
the expulsion from Eden, ana noting the
prophecies of Christ's coming, his advent,
scenes in his life, betrayal, cruclfxlon,
resurrection and ascension, and closing with
his coronation as King Of kings aud Lord of
lords.
The Methodist pastors will preach their
farewell sermons to-day before leaving for
their new fields Of labor Rev. A. M.
Wynn leaves the pastorate of the Wesley
Monumental church after four years of
continuous service.
Rev. d. F. Riley of New Houston Street
church will preach his farewell sermon to-
night. On Tuesday morning he will leave
for his new charge, Marshallville and Monte
yuma, which Is considered as good an
appointment, il not better one
financially, than New Houston, and
with great deal less work.
unexpected by both himself and his entire
congregation, who were earnestly enlisted
in the building Of a new church. The
church Is only shout one-third under way,
which Mr. Rileys successor of course cannot
hope tofinish up as successfully as he, who
had all his plans mapped out. The church
during the year raised "a. 500 for its enter
prises, besides flattering subscription for
missionary purposes, as well as making a
fair increase in membership. These facts
seemed to warrant the pastors return, but
the conference in its wisdom saw fit to
make a change, which is in keeping with
the itinerant plan.
While the congregation bows in submits
sion TO the dictates of the conference, it is
with deep felt sorrow it parts with pastor
who has so faithfully worked to further the
interests OF Methodism in Savannah and to
whom 1t had become so attached.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-28
AT TIE THEATER.
Lilly Clay's Gaiety Beauties-The Com
ing Attract OnS

11llY NlaY Gbl6Ly ne OOLQ-
ing Attract ons.
The theatre was crowded from parquette
to gallery last night. The rising of the cur
tain on the first act displayed a very pict-
uresque scene, representing "The Sleeping
Beauty, or Pearls OF the Orient" In which
we're introduced handsome female forms in
| rich and gorgeous costumes. The songs
and jokes were fairly enjoyed. The tableaux.
representing statusry, were tastefully pre-
sentsi, and the medley of the "Flags of all
Nations" was well rendered and applauded.
The cornet solo Of Miss Clara Lawrence was
executed with taste and ability Leopold
and Bunell, IN their amusing act, pleased
the audience by performing on
several novel musical instruments.
The trapeze performance Of the Miranda
sisters was the most enjoyable feature of
the ENTERTAINMENT, being display of art
and strength seldom surpassed. The
"knock-about" comedians, Ward and
Vokes, sang and tumbled into favor. The
leading bill Of this company is two extrava-
ganzas, which are well termed burlesque.
Shapely females, a little good singing, some
pointed political jokes aud a dance make up
the performance.
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a Breath Frorn The North.

Yesterday was considerably cooler than
the day preceding. the minimum tempera-
ture being TO- lower than tho minimum Of
the day before. A brisk, cold wind sprang
up last night, which gave chilly feeling %
the atmosphere. In all probability the
heayy spoettorms and cold weather pre-
F1iling In tbs northern states viii have tho
effect " making the weather colder here
today.