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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
DISCHARGED FOR THE TERM.
The Superior Court Grand Jury Com
plimented by the Court.

The Superior Court Grand Jury Com
plimented by the Court.
The grand jury of the superior court
made its general presentment last night and
was discharged for the term with the
thanks of the court. Judge Falligant
spoke in the most complimentary manner
of the earnest and jealous work of the
jurors, and ne added that the public will
recognize, when it reads the general pre-
sentiment, how faithfully the grand Jury
has discharged its duty. He also took occa-
sion to say that Chatham county is TO be
congratulated on having such grand jury
and such traverse jurors as have served
during the term, as the traverse juries sup
ported the grand jury with great fidelity
and firmness in convicting those guilty Of
violating the laws OF the stats.
The general presentment of the grand
jury deals with all the departments of the
county government, the roads, public.
schools, public buildings and financial
affairs having been thoroughly inspected
and reported on in detail.
Mr.. D. r. Thomas, foreman, read the
presentment, and the reading was listened
to attentively. The report is printed In full
elsewhere. Its principal features are the
criticisms upon the food supply of one of
the convict camps, and the unsanitary ar
rangements OF the camp aud its inadequate
and Objectionable supply Of bedding; the
condition OF the roads was reported upon in
detail, and especially that portion Of the
Louisville road lying within the city limits
which it reports sis disgrace to a ciyilized
community
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
THE SIGNAL MEN HIT IT.

The Temperature Drops Enough to
Justify the Cold Wave Signal
Yesterday was good deal cooler than the
day before. The temperature got down to
5SS yesterday morning, and it is expected to
go lower this morning. The cold wave
passed along the route predicted IN yester-
day's1 MORNING News. 1t was very cold
north Of Savannah. At Atlanta the tenn
perature got down to 44e, and this morning
it Will be very much lower. At Norfolk
1t went TO So. at Charlotte it dropped to
AZ, and at Hatteras and Wilmington to 46'.
1t was fair day everywhere except out in
the vest. The heavie,t rainfall reported
was at Brownsville The highest tempera-
ture reached in Savannah was only TO-
above the minimum. The weather was
uniform nearly all day. The breath
OF the cold wave passing through the north
OF this state, Tennessee, North Carolina,
and South Carolina was very perceptible.
1t continues cold in the extreme northwest.
with fair weather. In New York, Penn
sylvania, Illinois and Indiana the cold wave
Is still felt, aud the weather has moderated
but little. The Dakotas are still in a freez-
ing condition, and the temperature is below
EarO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
THE M1L1rARY,s PROGRAMS.
All of the Companies to Parade in
Honor OF George W.

"a 6COA
Washing on's birthday will be observed
to-day as it has been observed for many
years, by general display by the military.
The day being legal holiday the banks,
exchanges aud public offices will be closed,
and, t. a certain extent, business will be
suspended.
The Savannah Volunteer Guards battalion
and the Chatham Artillery will spsnd the
day at Tybee. The Guards will meet at
their headq larters at 9:l5 O'Clock this morn
ing, and viii march to the Tybee depot,
leaving the city at 1905 O'Clock The battal-
ions annual prize contest will take place at
Tybee, and an oyster roast will be served
on the beach. The battalion viii return to
the city on a special train at o'clock, and
Will make short para 70. CObb's Military
Band will accompany the corps.
The Chathams will meet at their armory
at 9:l5 O'Clock and will march TO the depot
leaving on the same train with the Guards.
They will spend the day at the company's
club house at South End.
The First Volunteer Regiment will pa
rade at 10 O'Clock. following the line of
march given in the MORNING NEWS yes
terday. The companies will assemble at
the regimental armory at $50 o'clock.
The Busch Zouaves and the Barlow
Light Infantry will parade independent of
the regiment at IL o'clock. The COM
panles Will assemble at the regimental
armory at 1870 o'clock, and after FORM
ing will march to the De Soto. TIE
line of march from there will be up Liberty
to Jefferson street, then to Congress, through
Congress to Drayton, then to Broughton,
up Broughton to Jefferson aud counter
march to Drayton, and thence to the park
extension. Capt. Marmels elm Of the
Zouaves, being the senior officer, will be in
command. Capt. Pritchard will command
the Bartows
The Hussars will assemble at their head
quarters at noon, and after a short parade
will ride TO the Tenbroeck course, where
they will have their annual tilt.
One hundred dollars in gold will be
offered in prizes as follows: Four prizes
Will be given in the first class and five in
the second class. The judges will not be
appointed until to-day. The country Nom
b rs will be in and will take part in the
contest. All Of the best filters will be
among the cOnteStants and as the Russars
are in fine trim tae contests are expected to
be very interesting. The Contra railroad
will run special train out to the track for
the accommodation Of those wishing to
attend the tilt. The train will leave the
depot at 2 O'Clock this afternoon, standard
time, or 2:36 o'clock city time. The fare
will be % cents for the round trip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
"a DISGRACE TO CIVILIZATION"
What the Superior Court Grand Jury
Says OF the Louisville Road.

What the Superior Court Grand Jury
Says OF the Louisville Road.
The reference made by the grand Jury
last night in its general presentment to the
condition of that part of the Louisville
road lying within the city limits was known
to Mr.. Bourquin shortly after the grand
jury was discharged, and he CONSTITUTES it
into strong Endorsement OF his efforts to
put the road in repair.
Mr. Bourquin said; 1.-THE grand jury's
action III this connection is the best ans yer
that uld ave been framed to the action
of the city council in sending back my letter
on the f1msy excuse that it was not couched
in respectful language. The grand jury has
said the condition of The road is a disgrace
to any civilized Sommunity,' and yet the
council, instead of sending me aid to put
the road in repair so that it will not be a
disgrace, returns my letter with the infor-
nation that it was lacking in respect for
that body. Well, it was certainly as choice
in its criticism as the language employed
And what do you propose to do now"
Mr.. Bourquin was asked.
Il shall call out those citizens throughout
the city who are liable to road duty. l
have taken legal advice, aud my position is
unchanged. | shall serve notice on all the
justices of the city, who are ex-officio road
commissioners, to summon out the citizens,
and shall more particularly, IN furnish
ing the notices, call attention to the lam
guage Of the grand jury as corroborative
of my position that the road has been
neglected, and, the city remaining in de-
fault, and refusing to put the road in good
condition, the people must do the work
themselves
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
TO BUILD A NEW TEMPLE.
The Masonic Lodges, Except Solo
mons, Looking Tor a New Home.

The Masonic Lodges, Except Solo
mons. Looking Tor a New Home.
There is a movement among the members
Of Vie Masonic fraternity Of Savannah,
looking to the erection Of a new Masonic
temple. 1t is stated that all the lodges Of
the city, with the exception of Solomon's
Lodge No. l, which owns the present temple
at the corner of Liberty and Whitaker
streets, have appointed committees 70 con-
slder the advisability of providing a home
for themselveS. Inquiries are being made
about a sic, and it Is proposed to locate the
building in the Business part OF the city, il
eligible pro erty can be secured, where a
good income can be relied on from the rents
Of the hall and stores.
The temple now used by the fraternity
is the property Of SOlomon's Lodge, and is
rented To the other masonic bodies. Many
years ago, when the old lodge was much
embarrassed by debt incurred in erecting
the building, it agreed that in consid Grafton
of the brotherlY assistance rendered to it by
its junior lodges when its debts were
paid sucl lodges should forever after have
the use of the lodge room free of rent.
Owing to extensive repairs and improve
meuts, which had to be made to the temple
from time to time, the property is still en-
numbered with debt, and the lodges still
pay rent.
1t appears that the brethren have at last
got tired Of waiting for "t1e day of jubilee,
when tue temple should be completed, and
they would bs greeted, If not as workmen
most rare" at Ieast as workmea with moth
ing to pay, ald have determined to build
temple for themselves.
the action of the dissati fed lodges has
created quite a stir in NJ ,sonic circles, and
there is probability that Solomon's lodge
will have to do so nething to reconcile the
brethren, or it will lose its tenants
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
BACK FROM WASHINGTON.

Gen. Sorrel and Lieut.. Carter Before
the River and Harbor Committee.
Gen. G. M. Sorrel returned from New
York by rail yesterday afternoon. To a
MORNING News reporter he expressed the
opinion that much more liberal appropria-
ton for river and harbor improvem ents
for the port of Savannah will be made by
congress this year than was made last year.
Referring to the errand which took hi n
to Washington, he said that Lieut.. Carter
and himself went before the river and
harbor committee, and an audience
Of an hour and a half
was accorded them. Lieut.. Carter
explained the plans and character of the
work Of improvements and the necessity of
an appropriation more liberal in amount
than those of past years. He was ques-
toned fully on the subjects, and his answers
were prompt and instructive.
Gen. Sorrel says that every member Of
the river and harbor committee was present
except Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio, aud the
COMMITTEES, Gen. Sorrel says, listened most
attentively to the arguments in the inter-
ests Of shipping, and at the close than ed
the speakers for the information which,
they took occasion to say. will be of value
to them in making up the appropriation
bill
The presentation made by Gen. Sorrel
was statistical in character, and dealt with
the extent of the expectation and importa-
ton of this port. 1t was someYhat of a
surprise to the committee to learn that the
regular steamship service OF Savannah is
thirty-four trips monthly.
Among other things during his four days
stay in Washington, Gen. Sorrel was i'm
pressed by the zeal and earnestness with
which Congressman Lester is looking after
the river and harbor int rests of this CITY
aud he says that if the approuria-
tions should not b. commensurate with the
necessities of the port it will be through no
fault of Col Lester.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
TWO FIRES YESTERDAY.
One Blaze on Montgomery Street and
Another on the lark Preciosa.

One Blaze on Montgomery Street and
Another on the lark Preciosa.
The firemen were called out Yesterday
morning at IL o'clock by an alarm from
box No. %, at the Central railroad passen-
ger depot. Engines Nos. 2 and responded.
The fire was located on the roof of the
frame house at the southwest corner Of
Stone and Montgomery streets. A few
buckets of water were thrown on the roof
and the tlaze was extinguished. The dam
age was slight. The house was occupied by
o. Ason, and was owned by George W.
Hawkins The fire had its origin from a
foul chimney.
The firemen at headquarters were called
out yesterday afternoon a few minutes be-
fore o'clock by q silent alarm to extingush
a blaze on the bark Preciosa, lying at the
southern end of Gordon's wharf. The fire
was burning in the galley, but the crew
extinguished the blaze before tbs fire de-
partment reached the bark. The steward
was frying meat and the meat caught fire
and blazed up setting fire to the galley aud
spreading TO the forecastle. The damage
was slight,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
The Hussars' officers.

At the Georgia Hussars' meeting night
before last the following non-commissioned
officers were elected:
Second Sergeant. 7. Shuptriuo.
Third Sergeant-Thomas Hunter.
Fourth Sergeant-W. G. Hull.
Fifth Sergeant-G. G. Myers.
George S. McAlpin was appointed first
corporal to succeed W. G.. Hull
d. B. Morgan, second corporal, to sue
coed q. c. Myers
j. Randolph Anderson, third corporal, to
succeed D. B. Morgan.
j. c. Postell, fourth corporal, to succeed
J. Randolph Anderson.
The appointments were made by Capt.
Pritchard.
Col Gordon was present, and after the
election the building sites suggested by the
committee we're discussed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
TWO LINES LAID OUT.
THE SOUTH BOUND SURVEYS
ACROSS THE CITY FINISHED.

The City Council to be Petitioned for
Rights OF Way as Soon as the En-
gineer's Report Has Been Acted
Upon by the Directors-The Work
on the New Road to Start at sa-
vannah.
The committee Of the South Bound rail-
road, appointed to have a route surveyed
through or near the city, will probably
make its report early next week. The
engineer has run two lines through the
southern part Of the city south Of Ander-
son street. and along the eastern limits to a
point neir the Tybee railroad depot As
soon as the directors act on the report of
the engineer the matter will be presented to
the city council, aud it will be asked to
grant the right Of way through certain
streets.
1t is understood that the South Bound
company proposes to begin the construction
of the road at Savannah aud build north
ward This plan will not only facilitate
the building Of the road. but will result in
immediate benefits TO the trade OF Savan-
nah.
A gentleman interested In the enterprise
said yesterday that if there are no delays
in getting terminal facilities the railroad
will tap the cotton growing section of South
Carolina before the next crop is marketed.
A great deal, however, depends upon the
iberality of the city authorities in granting
rights of way. Other cities are making large
subscriptions In money to induce railroads
TO build TO them. OF course, the gentleman
added, a money contribution from the city
of Savannah was not asked or expected,
even were it within the possibilities to get
one. The mayor and aldermen, however,
can help considerably in the matter Of
rights of way.
There have been a number of inquiries as
to what route the committee has chosen. but
those in the secret declined to give it away
The chairman of The committee, in reply
to question asked by MORNING NEWS
reporter, said that until the rep rt has been
made to the board Of directors he is not
at liberty to designate the route located by
the engineers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
THE RIVER AND aARBoR.
Happenings Along the Wharves and
Among the Shining.

Chr. g. Dahl & Co. cleared yesterday
the Norwegian bark Pisco fer Rotterdam,
with 4, 529 barrels of rosin, weighing 2, 49,
745 pounds, valued at $500.
The Norwegian bark Bertha was cleared
yesterday by Strachan & Co. for Glasgow
with IL, 523 feet of oak timber, 43, 343 fe It of
hewn pitch pine timber, 1900 feet of sawn
pitch pine lumber, pieces of OAK and cy-
press planks and 81, $50 slaves; the whole
cargo valued at "a, 642. Cargo by Messrs.
James I. Stewart & Son.
The second mate Of the Norwegian bark
Cato yesterday was knocked into the
hold of the vessel and severely
bruised and gashed In the head.
He was walking past the hatch just
as barrel of spirits turpentine was swung
over the rail. 1t struck him with full
force and he went headlong into
the hold, but landed on some
pieces Of planks which were stretched
across between decks-a very fortunate
thing for him, as otherwise he would Ger
tainly have been killed. He was taken up
on deck, nd a physician was sent to him.
His forehead is fearfully cut, but his
wounds are not dangerous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
Economy in Dress.

EDITOR NEWS: Please inform your read
ers that worked the road" in the First
district last week and ruined new suit
that I had just gotten at B. H. Levy e.
Bros, and Will now have to go and buy
another one. II it wasn't for the very low
prices at which Levy Sc Bro. are closing
out thor Winter Suits. would be a bank
rupt. Give this pointer to others who are
compelled TO replace their "duds" on ac-
count of road duty. Respectfully.
Lou [s,vILLE KICKER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
CITY BRRVITIES,
eight prisoners for the mayors

There are eight prisoners for the mayors
court this morning.
st. Matthew's church is being carpeted
and furnished. The chancel is neatly car
peted, and the pews are being put ia. The
church has a seating capacity Of nearly 400
people.
The February meeting Of the Savannah
branch of the Southern Travellers Asso-
citation will be held at the Travellers ex-
change tonight. President Kuhlman will
preside The matter of inviting the New
Orleans and Charleston travelling men to
the Merchants week celebration will come
up. and a general invitation will be sent to
the associations throughout the south.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
To Build a New Church.

Rev. d. F. Riley of New Houston Street
church is working earnestly to get the new
brick building, which the congregation has
been contemplating erecting, under way.
A building Committee has been appointed
and plans have been invited The church
will lie erected upon the site Of the present
cnurcn. The present building Will be
moved and viii front on Jefferson streat
1t will be used as lee ure room. The now
church will be neat brick structure with
q seating capacity Of 500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
THE KANSAS CITY's PARTY.
The Vessel Brings Down One Hun
dred and Ten Passengers.

The Vessel Brings Down One Hun
dred and Ten Passengers.
The Kansas City. which was expected to
come into port on yesterday mornings tide,
did not arrive in Tybee Roads until 2
o'clock in the afternoon, and did not reach
her slip until last night, coming up on the
night tide. The strong head winds en-
countered on the voyage are assigned as the
cause for her slow trip.
There were ITO cabin passengers, among
whom is an excursion party from Brooklyn
on its way to Jacksonville. The party were
met here by w. E Arnold, navigation
agent of the Ocean Steamship Company.
who will show the tourists every attention.
Among the passengers we're Lieut.. o. M.
miral Leroy Of the United States navy.
and Miss Georgia Chisholm, daughter Of
Judge w. S. Chisholm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
Bellmen HaYo a Ball.

The ball given by the De Soto Bellmen
Social Club ct Odd Fellows hall Wednes lay
night was an event In colored S.
ciety. The ball was well attended, and by
the best class Of colored people here. 1t was
a swell affair. The guests were all in full
evening dress. The hall was decorated.
Jacob Kelley, head Dellman at the De Soto,
and president of the club, had the manage
ment of the ball, and he made IL a success.
Six carriages were engaged and tho bellmen
went out to the ball. An elaborate supper
was served
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
THREE INDICTMENTS FOUND.
The Grand Jury Turns in a Trio o
True Bills.

The Grand Jury Turns IN q Trio Of
True Bills.
The grand jury Of the superior court
brought in three indictments and one mo
bill" last night. "Cupid" Bacon, charged
with burglary, was the fortunate one who
escaped indictment One of the indict-
ments was received in silence. The two
Others were for larceny and attempt to
murder.
Christina Cross was indicted for larceny
from the house. it being alleged that on
Sept. 10 last she stole gold watch from T.
j. M,DJnough.
Savanna Marshall was indicted tor muir
der, it being alleged that on Dec. 20 last,
she attempted to murder one Lizzie Clark,
having furnished one John La arence with
arsenic, requesting and ins,ructing him 60
put the deadly poison in the food intended
FOR the would be victim; but it is alleged
that Lawrence Intercepted the poison aud
prevented the murder thereby.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
A BRIDE WITH A BLACK EYE.
An Old Fort Wedding Followed by a
Free Fight,

The "Old Fort" in the vicinity of Ran
dolph street, had a frst-class sensation last
night that brought all the colored contin-
gent out of doors. and frightened all the
goats out of Magazine ward. The crowd
dispersed when q policeman elbowed his
way through it and came out with two
colored women in his custody. one of whom
was bleeding from a slight knife wound,
and the other from blow received with q
bottle in the battle
The one knitted was the bride of the day,
Lizzie Hunter. Her antagonist, Alice
Williams, discarded rival, hearing how
Lizzie had supplanted her, dropped around
with blood in her eye, the night after the
wedding, and with the green-eyed monster
Jogging her at every step.
When the groom heard Of the misfortune
which had overtaken bis young wife he
hustled around to get bond for her, and
succeeded, to the joy of his better half,
who, like Niobe, was all tears, il a prison
cell. The mayor will hear the case this
morning.
For horse collie simmons Liver Regulator
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
Not a Museum,

But B. Il. Levy & Bro. make a speciality
OF fitting perfectly, extra short or thin men,
short or tall mon, and all men who find it
difficult usually, to get a perfect fitting
sun or oVercoat; All the stout gentlemen
in this city fad Levys' the only place in
town to gel properly suited, overcoated or
hated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
a Nut For Our Readers to crack.

EDITOR NEws-Dear Sir: Win some of
your readers inform mo which is correct,
trousers" or 'panUs?" Also, what differ
ence it makes, AS B. II. Levy Sc Bro. are
selling Mems, Boys aud Children's Trousers
or Pants SO cheap. that the distiRc ion is
not worth discussing. TAILOR.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
Clubs.

The following named clubs, Commercial,
at Augusta, Ca; Seminole, at Jackson
vile, Fla. Cape Fear. at Wilmington, N
C.; Guards, at Savannah, Ga, supply their
members with the "Herndn C0rtez" cigars,
made at Key West and sold by Lee Roy
Myers q Co., Savannah, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
How Many Bows Have Youi

And are you aware that you can get Kilt
suits, knee suits, long pants suits, and sin
gle pInts for all Of your boys at the lowest
prices ever heard Of in Savannah, at B. II.
Levy g. Bro'sl large and varied line Of
boys shirt waists in white and fancy pat
terms
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
Good Weathor for plantara

Rice planters are busy preparing their
fields for first planting, which will begin
about March G, and viii last until the Goth
The weather hs" been list favorable for
the work, and the planters, figurativelv
speaking. are making hay while the sun
shines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22

You will find at B. H. Levy & Bro. s.
Travelling Satchels, Trunks, busters, Tray
cling Caps, and anything else in the way OF
furnishiu gs for the road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
SirOCco Taa

India and Ceylon Tea, the fashionable tea
of Europe. Each packet sealed and abso-
lutely pure. Direct from orr own gardens.
Co.,, &c.,, and 81 per pound. Davidson G.
Co.. 1436 Broadway, New York. Lippman
Bros, Agents, Lippman Block, Savannah.
At retail by w. F. Reid and j. II. Furber.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22
Worth Looking At.

1t won't take you second to notice the
displays in B. II. Levy &. Bros. windows,
and may save you sOme.uloney.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-22

Cornwell s. Chapman have the famous
Boynton Furnace, Heaters, and Ranges,
Danube and Newport.