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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
AFTER THE BELT LINE.
ELECTRIC CAR MOTOR COMPANIES
NEGOTIATING FOR IT.

Three Syndicates Bidding for it's Con-
troll With a View to Operating 1t as
an Electric Line-If the Storage Bat
terry Experiments are Not Success
ful the Overhead System to be
Adopted Soon by the Railroad Un-
less it Changes Hands.
The electric car motor companies have
been endeavoring for some months to secure
control of one or more of the street car lines
of Savannah, for the purpose of introducing
the motor system. The car lines in large
number Of southern and western cities have
passed into the control of the electric motor
syndicates, and it is said that where that is
the case the increased travel and the redue-
ton in the cost OF running the roads has
doubled the net receipts and made such in
vestments ''gilt-edged.n
The consolidation of the City and Sub
urban and the Coast Line railroads under
one ownership interfered with the motor
people IN that direction in this city, and
they therefore turned their attention 10 the
Savannah Street and Rural Resort railroad,
commonly known as the "Belt Line.n
That railroad was built by the Savannah
Investment company. Negotiations have
been going ON for about month looking TO
the securing of control Of the stock of the
company, or buying the railroad out en-
tireiy.
The Belt Line people, as has been stated
In the MORNING NEWS before, have been
looking into the electric motor question for
over a year, and would have introduced the
system on the road but for the reason that
Investigations seemed to point to the storage
battery system as the future motive
power, and they were waiting for the
result OF experiments now being made in
New Orleans and other cities. II these
experiments do not demonstrate tine system
TO be success within a reasonable time,
the owners of the Belt Line will doubtless
adopt the overhead or trolley system, pro-
vided that in the meanwhile the railroad
does not pass into the hands of one Of the
electric car motor syndicates.
There are now three parties seeking
to get control of the Belt Line.
but the way the stock is held makes
1T difficult to do 30. The con-
troll must be secured either by purchasing
all the stock from the Investment company
or the proposed purchasers must buy a ma
1ority of the stock of the latter concern. In
either case it means a large outlay of
money, as the Investment company's landed
interests are large, and. to say nothing about
aus railroad property very valuable.
The introduction OF electric motors on the
street railways of Savannah would be
hailed with delight by those who patronize
street cars, because it assures rapid transit
from one part of the city to another, and
VIII aid materially in building up the citys
suburbs,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
A BISHOPS sACRIsgY.
The Handsome Vestment Cases In the
New Episcopal Residence.


New Episcopal Residence.
Bishop Becker has provided the sacristy
Of the episcopal residence with vestment
cases Of beautiful design. The cases are
made Of dry cypress. highly polished John
Stack q Co. of Baltimore drew the plans
and the furniture was made by j. j.
McDonough q Co. The cases ara such as
are In the Lateran in Rome The first section
OF the cases is for the robes used in the
benediction OF the blessed sacrament The
capes and wells of silk and gold are de-
posted here.
The case is about sixteen feet long and of
Gothic style 1t ia twelve feet high anG
rises up IN small minarets at the center and
at either end. 1t is provided with drawers
IN the shape of large half circle. Inste cad
or pulling the drawers out, they are simply
turned around, the front part being pushed
back, allowing the drawer to project out.
The second section contains the vestments
for the priests of the cathedral, such vest
ments as are used at mass, together with
the linens of the church In each of the
sections ere receptacles for the holy oil.
The third section is the bishops sacristv.
The vestment case is similar TO the other.
except that the vestments used by the bishop
are kept separate.
The bishops new sacrsty adjoins the old
sacristy, and in each of the rooms are hot
and cold water appurtenances, and the
rooms are lighted through rich stained glass
windows. The floor will be carpeted In a
short time. The rooms are provided with
magnificent silver chandeliers.
Bishop Becker is very much pleased with
the new arrangement. 1t is certainly very
convenient, and for elaborateness it could
hardly be excelled.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
The New YORK Life Policy.

The controversy over the distribution
policy of the New York Life Insurance
Company has ended in a substantial victory
for the company, for although some
changes have been made in the form, the
policy as now issued in Massachusetts re-
main substantially AS it was in the first
place, and Commissioner Merrill's opposi-
ton is now seen to be entirely uncalles for.
This new policy is winning the patronage of
hosts of people who have not cared 10 touch
life insurance in any other shape, and there
can be no doubt that the substantial benefits
it promises will be fulfilled TO the letter. 1t
is certainly a matter for congratulation
that company Offering advantages so I'M
questionable to certain classes OF the insured
should be able t. resume operations in this
state under conditions which involve no i'm
portant alterations in the methods which
have hitherto won for it so large share of
public confidence and esteem.-Adu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
WANTED IN EMANUEL COUNTY.
"Verd" Rountree Arrested for Riot in
Swsinsboro.

v AAOunIEGC ALIbcL5A 4OI AlOL III
SwsinsDoro.
Verd Rountree tcolored), was arrested
yesterday BY Constable Coleman. upon a
warrant charging him with riot in SWANS
boro. The negro was committed to Jail By
Justice McDermott. In August, 1889, four
colored men were arrested in Emanuel
county upon the same charge. They were
convicted and sentenced to nine months on
the chain-gang. Rountree was another one
wanted, and a warrant was sworn out for
him, but be escaped and came TO Savannah,
where he secured employment. Not until
few days ago did the officers Of Em4nuel
county learn Rountree's whereabouts.
Day before yesterday Justics McDermott
received the warrant from Sheriff Kent,
requesting the arrest of Rountree. Consta-
Die Coleman began work on the case and
located Rountree yesterday on Oak street,
where he was arrested. Sheriff Kent was
notified last night. The officer is expected
down from Swainsboro this morning TO
take Rountree back to Emanuel.
Rountree denies the charges against him,
and he said thai the people who are
prosecuting him are illicit distillers, or
were engaged in the traffic when he ran
away from SwainsborO.
They charged him, according to Roun-
trees story, with informing on them and
organized kluklux gang and fiayed those
whom they suspected of being connected
with the informing business. Rountrees
wife, who accompanied her husband To the
magistrates courF, said that he was not
guilty of rioting, that his enemies wanted
to get him out OF the way in order to carry
on their illicit distilling. She said that the
kuklux, who were instigatei by the dis
tllers, beat her and burned her house and
left her without food or shelter. Rountree
and his wife have terrible tales to tell about
Emanuel county, but the officers are not
disposed TO credit the stories
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
a Great Opportunity.

The large stock Of FINE SILVER PLATED
WARE, DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEwELRY,
OPERA GLASSES, etc., now on exhibition at
156 Broughton street. north side. between
Whitaker and Barnard streets, will be
offered during the day at PRIVATE SALE
and at night at AUCTION. These goods are
from McElree's jewelry palace, Charleston,
s. c., and are being sold at less than cost to
c.ose out the business. Every article war
ranted as represented. Harmon, Walker
q McHarrie, auctioneers John McElree,
salesman. --AdU.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Number One.

Attractive neckwear is something all are
in search of. In the matter of neckwear
tastes are as different as the styles are
numerous, and IN our aim to crafty every
taste we have selected a stock Of such
variety as offers choice to every one. You
will find our stock rich in all the latest
styles and novelties, while including always
the favorite styles that never go out of
fashion. We are confident that we can suit
you III every respect in the purchase of
neckwear, and in this statement we include
price, which is always fair and reasonable.
APPEL & SCHAUL,
One Price Clothiers, Hatters and Mems
Furnishers. Ado.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Welded IN MAY TIME.
MIR. Walter 81. Bradley Marries Miss
Fannie w. Stone.

Mr. waiter n. Bradley Marries Miss
Fannie w. Stone.
Walter Fl. Bradley and Miss Fannie w.
Stone were married at the residence of MIR.
E. R. Hernandez, No. 800 Broughton
street, at o'clock last night. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. j. e. l..
Holmes, pastor of the Baptist church.
The wedding was quietly celebrated, only
the families and immediate friends of the
bride and groom being present. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. II. Williams of Augusta were tine
only out of town guests. The brides maids
of honor were little Jessie and jamie Her
nandez.
After the wedding ceremony a reception
was given in honor of the newly welded
couple by Mr.. and Mrs Hernandez. Among
those present were, Mrs Emma ButIer
sister OF the bride, and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. III
Hernandez. The bride and groom will
leave this morning for tour Of the north
and west. Upon their return they will re-
side on Whitaker street, near TAYLOR. MIR.
Bradley is manager of the New Home
Sewing Machine Company in Savannah
and is wel-known in business circles. His
lady,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Number Two.

Working Clothes-Every season seems to
see improvement in the style of the cloth
Ing designed for working wear. The ques,
ton Of strength is still foremost one, but
side by side comes the question of fit and
style. Our large stock of working clothes
is fully representive of the most improved
methods Of manufacture, and in its strength
of material, stability of work, neatness of
patterns and easy fit, leaves nothing to be
desired. We look to every one of these
points in buying for you, and can say fear
lessly that for equiv lent low prices none
can compete with us in this large and i'm
portant department of our business Appel
& Schaul, one-price clothiers, hatters and
mems furnishers.-AdU.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
ANCIENT ORDER HIBRRNIANs.
A Special State Convention to Be Eel,
in Savannah To-N{o-ht

A Special State Convention to Be Held
in Savannah Tonight.
A special state convention of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians will be held tonight
in this city for the transaction of important
business and to agree upon the delegation to
represent Georgia in the national conven-
ton of the order, to be held at Hartford,
Conn. next Tuesday.
Among those from out of town who will
attend the convention are J. j. Gouley of
Augusta, state delegate; j. J. O'Counor,
county delegate from Richmond county, as
will the officers of the order in Savennah.
A regular meeting of the Savannah divis-
ion will also be held tonight, at which
number of new members viii be present
and candidates for admission will be admit
ted. The meeting will be an interesting
one. The delegation to the national con-
vention will be announced Tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
MANoELoNA. MICH. Feb. 9. 1888,

J. F. Smith &c Co., st. Louis. Mol
consider it my duty to pen you Few lines
in praise of your excellent remedy. was
in poor health for several years and have
paid hundreds of dollars for different kinds
of medicines. Last fall procured bottle
of your Bile Beans, which did me a great
deal Of good, and so obtained ten additional
bottles. and they have done more for me
than all the other medicines. A year ago
my weight was 147 pounds; it is now 175
pounds. | regard your Bile Beans the best
remedy for dyspepsia, liver complaint and
general debility that has been offered to
the public. Very respectfully yours, A. j.
CayWood -Adu
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
RAINS AND THE RICE.

The Salt Water Causing Considerable
Damage to the Crop.
The recent rains have considerably swol-
len the Savannah, Ogeechee and Satilla
rivers. but the rainfall hardly came soon
enough to prevent considerable damage to
the rice nearest the sea.
Planters say that they find that the water
with which the rice fields is now flooded has
damaged the growing crop, as the Savan-
nah and other rivers have been 50 low that
the brackish water, which appears to have
been quite generally employed in flooding
the rice fields, was SO strongly impregnated
with salt as to affect the rice.
In many instances farmers will necessa-
rlly have to replant. The May birds are
here in great numbers, but the rice is so far
advanced that the birds are working on the
OATS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Weddinr Chimes

Now that Lent is over fashionable we'd
dings will be in order, and nothing con-
tributes more to the success of such events
than the Wedding Gifts bought from SiLva's,
l4O Broughton street. There you have to
select from an endless variety of Art Pot
terry, Rich Cut Glassware, Fine Lamps,
Satin Lined Case Goods, Dinner Sets, Tea
Sets, Chamber Sets and thousand and one
other articles both useful and ornamental,
besides the complete stock or staple every
day house furnishings. An inspection Of
these goods is invited. ado.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
The oreenwich PARK association.

The Greenwich Park Association.
The Greenwich Park Association held its
annual meeting at the park last night. The
following officers were elected for next
year:
President. B. Duckworth.
Vice President-W. w. McKall.
Secretary and Treasurer-John Sullivan.
Board OF Governors-George w. Owens
a. Il. hartridge, F. G. duBignon, s. p.
Snotter, John l. Hardee, F. S. Lathrop.
w. Z. Guerard. -
PRESIDENT Duckworth entertained the
association handsomely after the meeting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Number Three.

Dress Suits-Why is it that so many
men look uncomfortable in dress suit? It's
because they are uncomfortable. Because
the clothes don't set right, don't accommo-
date themselves to the figure, and SO fail of
that home comfort feeling which is the
essential of good clothing. This is all
wrong Come TO us and we will prove it to
you by giving you a dress suit which shall
We guarantee comfort in our suits in the
same way as we guarantee quality and low
prices. The guarantee will wear as well as
our clothes, too. Appel & Schaul, one
price clothiers, matters and mems furnish
org Al Jp
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Before the Mayor.

NJ. A. Buttimer aud James Fallon were
up yesterday for fighting. The mayor con-
tinued the case until to-day.
John Greenwood was up for stealing
pistol, and was turned over on a war
rant
Henry Jones was fined SIS Dor stealing
meat and bread from g. w. Simmons.
Both parties are colored.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Evervbody knows

That ct this season the blood is filed with
impurities, the accumulation of months of
close confinement in poorly ventilated
stores, workshops and tenements All these
impurities and every trace of scrosula, salt
rheum, or other disease may be expelled by
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best blood
purifier ever produced. It is the only med
icine of which 400 does S1n is true. ADJ.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Ludden & Bates S. M. H.
DRY GOODS.
WELL MADE
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

Ladies often hesitate to purchase Muslin
Underwear because the garments they wish
are often small, short, or not well made
the manufacturer using Three-Cord Thread
and Chain Stitch, especially in the tucking
When such garment is purchased it is not
cheap at any price. as it never gives salts
faction.
This advertisement calls your personal
attention to our new spring stock of Muslin
Underwear. made entirely. ''tucking and
ALL" on lock-stitcn machine, Six-Cord
Thread, both upper and under; are full size,
in length and width, and made of good mus
lin and fine cambria. The Skirts and Draw
ers have the yoke band. and are, in every
respect, well made goods.
Our assortment is now complete, and your
inspection is solicited.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO PARADE
Palestine Commandery to Observe
Ascension Day.

~s~O1S%AO 10 OO5oTY6
Ascension Day.
Thursday, May 15 is Ascension day, aud
will be observed by the Knights Templar of
this city with the usual ceremonies at their
asylum, and by public demonstration.
Palestine Commandery No. z will parade in
full uniform and mounted on black horses.
1t is expected that 100 templars will be in
the ranks. The cavalcade win be preceded
by Cobb's military band of twenty pieces,
the members of which will be mounted on
white horses.
Owing to an edict of the grand COM
mandery forbidding public demonstrations
without special dispensation from the
grand commander, there has not been a
parade in this city for several years, except
at funerals or as an escort. That on Ascen-
sion day will probably be the largest
parade of the United Templars ever wit
messed in Georgia. Eminent Commander
Ballautyne, of course, is taking an active
interest in the proper observance Of the day.
which Is an assurance that it will be such
as TO reflect credit upon Savannah's COM
mandery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Morning News Letter Box.

The following letters, in answer to adver-
tisements, are in the MORNING NEWS
LETTER Box Advertisers will please call
for them:
B. c.; C.;C E. R.; Cheap Land. c. R. f.;
H. H.; Fl. B.; Joseph, 2; Immediate; L. S.
G.; L. s., g.; May, s.; M; NJ. p, 4: N. /;
Permanent, 2; Responsible; R. L. +. !; Sale,
2; T.; Wilson, .; X. Y. H., 4; Xxx; Wy.
Letters uncalled for will be destroyed one
week after their receipt.-Adu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
CHARLESTON YACHTS COMING.

The Carolina Yacht Club to Join In the
Nay aegatta.
A Charleston special to the MORNING
News says that the Carolina yacht club,
at e meeting tonight, decided to accept the
invitation of the Savannah yacht club, and
will take part in the regatta on the 22nd.
The following squadron is made up for the
occasion: The Wildbird, Katrinka, Flirt
and perhaps two other Yachts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Death Of james P. Eagan.

James ?. Egan died last night at his
home, No. lo1 Liberty street, after a long
illness from consumption. The deceased
was ~ years old, having been born at Fort
fulasKl IN 1870. He was well-known and
popular young man. His father and
mother are both dead, and he leaves two
sisters Agnes and Maria. His funeral will
be announced tomorrow. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Young silverstein's Funeral.

Sammy Silverstein, the 12-year-old lad
who shot himself while practicing with
pistol on Hutchinson's Island Monday after
noon, was buried yesterday morning at 10
o'clock. The Chebra Benevolent Society,
of which Mr.. c. Brandt is president, con-
tributed largely to the expense of the
funeral, and was aided by the Hebrew Be-
nevolent Society.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08

Is Sirocco Tea, which is introduced in this
country by the tea planters who grow it on
their own plantations IN India and Ceylon,
and who guarantee its purity. Davidson &
Co., 1856 Broadway New York. Savannah
agents, Lippmnn Bros.-Adu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
MACON. GA. March. 1881

4II1AOO4'3 IA,
DEAR SR-Sanodire is the best thing 1
ever saw in livery stable for aorasions Of
the skin. w. C. TIMBERLAKE.
-Adr. OF Undertake s. CHAIRMAN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
A Heavy Clothing Weak.

Last week was trying one on our stock
and lire, but I'VE think we pleased every Gus
toner, and zoe kTot0 that they saved money
by buying at B. II. Levy & Bros. ado.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Fancy Vests,
White Vests,
Dress Shirts.

Where is the use Of paying $50 for suit
when you can get just as good for SIS at
"1he Famous N. Y. Clothing House, 14S
Broughton street?-Adu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08

For thin summer clothing in cashmere,
mohair, flannel, serge, for Office OF dress,
60 to ''The Famous" las Broughton street,
and you will save moneY.-AdU.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08

More convenient than pill is Simmons
Liver Regulator. II il made both liquid and
powder.-AdU.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
Ibid You Observe Itqn

B. H. Levy & Bros local advertisement
in another Column.-AdU.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08

No opiates in Brewers Lung Restorer but
it viii cure all colds.-Adv.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08

A dose of simmons Liver Regulator, taken
daily, will relieve and prevent INDIGESTION
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-05-08
RAIL AND GEO arIs.
The Novelty of the pay

Purchasing Agent Haskell of the Central
went up to Atlanta last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-24
FOUND HER In A POOR HOUSE.
How ship Owner EasrOn's Search for His
Sister Was Rewarded.


Sister Was Rewarded.
DELAWARE, o., February 23.-James
Easton, Of Brooklyn, N. Y. who is said to
own steamboat lines between New York and
Albany and New York and Philadelphia,
came here a couple of weeks ago to look
up a sister of whom he had heard
nothing in years. To his great surprise, he
was directed to the County Poorhouse,
where he found his sister nursing her dying
husband, John Blinn. For five years the
couple have been inmates of the poorhouse.
Easton wanted to take the couple TO Brook
lyn at once, where, in his handsome home,
all their wants could be fully supplied and
tender care given them. Mrs. Blinn, how
ever, refused to leave her husband, who was
too i'll to be moved, and after supplying her
with money Mr.. Easton sadly returned to
his home.
Mr. Blinn, who was "a years old, quietly
passed away on Friday night. His funeral
took place to-day. He and his wife settled
in Ohio many years ago and once owned a
large farm. Owing to circumstances over
which they had no control they became re-
duced to a condition of abject poverty.
Mrs. Blinn had lost her brothers address,
and having no one else to appeal to was
forced to take her infrm spouse to the poor-
house.
Mrs. Blinn, after the funeral to-day, said
she was now ready to go to her brothers
home in Brooklyn. Superintendent OF the
Poor Coyner Eat once communicated with
Mr.. Easton and he will leave with Mrs.
Blinn for the East on Monday.