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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
BRAVERY NOT UNaEwABDsD.
a Deputy United States Marshal Re-
ceives Present From an Emperor.

a Deputy United States Marshal Re-
ceives Present From an Emperor.
From the PittSburo Dispatch.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14-Deputy Uaited
States Marshal Bernhardt was called to steu
down to the office OF the Austro-H ungarian
consul to-day. When be got there he met
consul Anton Won Palitschek, Vice Consul
Otto I. Eberhardt, and the consul for the
Amstro. hungarian government in this city.
Wei" said Mr.. Bernhardt. "what ia il
you wish OF me9 am here" Whereupon
consul Palitschek produced a little case.
inside OF which was scarf pin ablaze with
fourteen large diamonds, and In the center
crown with the initials '.F. j."
present this to you," said the consul.
'on behalf of his most gracious
majesty. the Emperor Francis joseph of
Austria" And the consul, il long address.
set forth the many claims OF AIR. Bernhardt
to such recognitions.
Mr.. Bernhardt lost his tongue. He thanked
the consul In an embarrassed way. ana put
the gift safely away in his pocket. TINS d
not the first gift he has received. Every
government in Europe with but one or two
exceptions, has made him substantial pres
ents, and our government has twice re-
worded him "for bravery and skilln in
catching criminals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
LOCAL PERSONAL.

A. B. Andrews Of Atlanta Is at the De
Soto.
John Mcdowell. Jr., of Sumner is at the
Marshall.
G. B. Cudney OF Alapaha is a guest OF the
Marshall
Stewart Hincks is visiting relatives on
Perry street.
John P. Coffin of Florence, s. c., is a
guest Of the De Soto.
]. G. Lanier of Leesburg, Fla, is regis
tered at the Marshall
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Storm of New
ark, N. j., are registered at the De Soto.
Corpl. 81. s. Colding has been elected
fourth sergeant of the Chatham ARTILLERY
to succeed ]. A. q. Carson, who has re-
signed from the company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
T0BUILDINT0 SAVANNAH
SIXTY MILES WILL COMPLLrR TIE
SAM ROAD HERE

The Estimate Cost of Building That
Distance $4,000 a Mile-Ihe Impor-
lance of the Road Having an Outlet
Here-CoL Hawkins Expected from
the North Every Day.
The Savannah, Americas and Montgom-
cry and the Central ere still at outs, with
no immediate prospects Of settlement. As
long as the trouble continues 90 long will
Savannah te injured, because the foreign
business Of the Sam which has, since the
road begun operations, come to Savannah,
is being turned to Brunswick via Helena.
The Savannah cotton which the Sam is
now handling comes via the East Teuues-
zee to Jesup and from there 70 in destina-
ton by the Savannah. Florida and Western,
which road still continues its traffic ar
rangements, even though the Sam Is its
competitor at several points.
Since the opening Of the cotton season the
Savannah, Americus and Montgomery has
brought here in the neighborhood of IS, 900
bales OF cotton, besides an immense quantity
OF naval stores and lumber This business
VIII necessarily go to some other point next
year unless there Is a settlement of the
present difficulty or the road is built into
Savannah. ~
sIxTY-FIvE MILES TO BUILD.
Sixty-five miles Is all that Is required to
complete the road TO Savannah, and this
distance, 1t is estimated. can he built for
$1,000 per mile, which would only be $685.
OOO II Col. Hawkins receives encourage
ment from Savsnuah's business men he will
most likely complete his road to this city.
be 10 expected here every day aud will be
here probably before the end Of the week.
IL the Sam road we're completed into
Savannah it would give this port q splendid
line to the west, via Montgomery, Ala. IL
would be competitive line Of the Central
for western traffic, and the competition
would mean big results to Savannah. The
trouble between the Richmond and Dan
vile aud the Sam is the golden opportunity
for Savannah to get another line of rail-
road.
MAY MEAN AN L. AND N. LINE.
Some railroad people think If the Sam
is completed to Savannah. IL will mean
Louisville and Nashville line Of steamers to
New York. The Louisville and Nashville
and the Sam people are on friendly terms
at Montgomery, and the big system is quite
anxious to get connection to get into
Savannah to compete with the Richmond
and Danville.
The Louisville and Nash vile people, 1t is
said on good authority, are determined to
get to the coast, even il they have to build
here themselves An air. line from Atlanta
10 Savannah is being cons idered by them,
In the event they can't get here through a
satisfactory connection.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
TORN ALMOST In PIECES.
A SOUTH FOUND BRAKEMAN
killed IN A wRscK.

A Caboose Jumps the Track Between
Garnett aud Scotia and W. l. Bur-
ton Crushed Beneath It-His Body
Brought to Savannah and to be
Taken to Columbia To-oay-No APP
parent Cause for the Accident.
The caboose Of freight train No. 12 on the
South Bound railroad. bound for Savannah,
jumped the track between Garnet and
Scotia on the South Carolina side of the
river, at S;45 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The caboose was thrown over on its side
and W. L. Burton, brakeman, Of Colum-
bia. who was inside, received injuries from
which be died three hours later.
Burton was the only occupant Of the
cabOose, and from the manner in which he
was injured, he must have fallen
under the car, or was caught be-
tween II and the car next to it, in
an endeavor to escape. He received
a terrible cash in the right side OF the head,
and his left leg was badly broken in two
places, al owe the knee and just above the
foot His left foot was almost severed
from the leg.
Burton never spoke after the accident,
and was unconscious up TO the time OF his
death.
Supt Wadley was telegraphed at Savan-
nah and he ordered Burton brought here,
intending to have him placed 10 a hospital
A special train was made up and Burton
was placed on board. He died before reach
ing here, however. His body was turned
over to Undertaken Fox, who prepared it
for urial, and it will be shipped to Column
b.a this morning.
Burton was about % years OLD.
No one else on the train was injured, aad
the damage to the cars was very slight.
The reports made to the Superintendent
stated that the train was running about
eighteen miles an hour, and the eagine and
five cars passed over the place safely, but the
caboose and one freight car jumped the track.
There did not appear TO be any cause Tor
tie accident,snd the only reason assigned Ia
the conductors report was that the track
might have been out Of line. The work OF
Clearing up the wreck was began at once
and the freight train Is expected in early
this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
DOWN TO THE FREEZING POINT.
Ice in Many Places But the Crops Not
Inirrad-

| III AF6A-
The cold wave continued yesterday In
full force. Mercury was down to So yes
terday morning. q fall Of S9s in twenty
four hours. The weather was cold and
clear, and the stiff winds sent the cold home
10 every exposed nook and Granny. los was
generally reported.
The weather bureau reports show the
cold 20 be general and uniform throughout
( the country, the weather having slightly
moderated where it was most severe.
The maximum temperature here was 45a
and the minimum So, giving q mean of $50
which was 20' below the normal, an IN
usual deficiency. The lowest temperature
reported in this district was 2Os at Fort
Gaines.
According to the weather bureau the
cold wave last night presented a pear
shaped area Of high pressure, extending
from " estern Pennsylvania southwark to
Georgia and from Southern Ohio eastward
to'the Middle Atlantic coast. The tempera-
ture fell in the New England and Atlantic
states, OYER Florida and in the Central and
Eastern Gulf states. A slight rise took
place in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee.
Central Mississippi valley and in the West
ern Gulf states. while q decided rise oc-
CURED in the Upper Mississippi valley aud
from the extreme northwest southwa to
Kansas.
An area Of low pressure is developing
over the extreme northwest, attended by
temperatures in Southwest Wyoming.
South and Northwest Dakota 90 to To-
higher than in the South Atlantic states
last night.
Generally fair weather prevailed through
out all districts, except cloudiness along the
Florida coast and over Southeastern Texas.
Fair and continued cold weather, moder-
ating by Tonight, is predicted to-day.
The truck farmers are not injured to any
great extent by the cold. The northeastern
farmers have only large crops of potatoes
aud cabbages and these are too far advanced
to be hurt by the cold. The garden farmers
were in anticipation OF a cold spell and had
most of their small stuff under glass. Such
small stuff IS was in the open ground was
killed down, but as the fall garden crops
had been pretty well marketed the loss is
very slight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Banged Into q Felt Car.

Supt. Saussy of the Belt Line is on the
lookout for a reckless negro driver. Mon
day night, as q Belt Line
car was standing on East Broad
Street. at the corneg of Broughton
street. two negro dray drivers who were
racing down BrougntOn street came out
into East Broad, and one Of them drove his
dray sQuarely in the car. The pole of the
dray struck the side OF the car
and tore big hole in
it, striking a colored woman who was a
passenger and throwing her across the car
She was only shaken up, however.
One OF the mules attached to the draw
struck the side Of the car and was thrown
down, but was not much hurt.
Quite a crowd gathered at tbs scene, and
the negro driver took his chances and made
his escape before the conductor could
identify him. II caught he may be made
70 safer for his reckless driving.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
The Building Movement.

The building trade has not been very
lively for the past few months, because of
the stringoncy Of money, but now that the
circulation of currency is improving steadily
the contractors ara looking forward to a
busy winter. The government building
Will be started, it is thought, during this
winter, and there are several other build
tngs spoken Of, which will give lots of work
70 the contractors. The only building done
last month and this has been few dwell
tnGs in the southern part Of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
DRY GOODS,
CROHAN& DOOyBR

Owing TO the continued and Unusual u,ary,.h
OF the weather we find some lines in our Dras,
Goods Department not moving as fast as NC
wish. We are tired waiting for THAT corn
WAVE THAT NEVER CAME, consequently prices
wiz nave to suffer. We will therefore on MON.
DAY MORNING offer some rare BARGAINS
IN this Department, such as 54inch Fine French
broadcioths-not 4s-inch goods-we have SOLD
them Tor the last three seasons for 81 80 Mon.
DAY price 3! 10 per yard; 46.inch Fins Sill.
nnished Henriettas all the leading shades. AZ
otc' yard, selling elsewhere at 81; 4O-inch All
wool Chevlot Surahs, Is different shades, at SIC.
yard can't be matched for less than Csc +,
tact everything in this Department takes a
tumble We have also lot of IS FINE
FRENCH PATTERN ROBES, no two alike
and exclusively our own designs Cost won't
count on these. If you want to secure ops
come early on Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Fall Into tho River.

John Bridge, an employe Of Smith &
Kelly, took an involuntary bath in the river
OFF the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail-
way Company's wharf yesterday. He was
getting into small boat. and in doing SO
caught hold of the mooring line of the bark
Rimfaxe, and trying to secure himself on
the gunwale of the small boat the line
slackened and he was thrown into the river.
de Is large man and the displacement of
water was great. He was f1shed out after
awhile and the only complaint he made was
OF the temperature of the water,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Read the Press. Out this afternoon.-A,

The Seminole at Winter Park is to be i'm
proved and put in the best order at once
Next week thirty painters will be put to
work. All the buildings, fences, boats, ETC.,
coats Of paint. Mr.. j. A. Wood arobitect
IS In general charge, and Mr. Virgins, who
superintendent the painting of the Tampa
bay motel, will personally oversee the
painting at the Seminole.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
In Jail for Gar Robbery.

Ben Hadley (colored) was committed to
jail yesterday by Justice Waring Russell,
Jr., for car robbery. Hadley was caught
breaking into car of the Savannah, Florida
and Western at Southover juHction late
night before last by Constables Seymour
Hill and James Middleton. Hadley had a
partner, who fired at the officers when they
attempted to capture him. Hadley was
brought into the city and turned over to
Sergt. Leonard, who swore out a warrant
in Justice RnsRall's court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Wanted $1,000 But Didn't Get It.

A. Edwards (colored sued R. d. Guerard,
through his agents. Walthour g. Rivers, in
the city court yesterday for 81 900 damages
for disposSessing him Of house last Feb
uary. The agents proved conclusively that
Edwards was indebted to them, and they
had only re-entered the premises in peace
able manner as provided by law. The jury
was out only few minutes and returned a
verdici for the defendant. w. E. Morrison
Esq, and Walter Hartridge, ESQ.,. repre-.
sented the plaintiff and Saussy & Saussy
the defendant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
A Fugitive Caught.

Benjamin Cuthbert tcolored), who hacked
Robert Reed, also colored, with a knife.
Sept. q, was captured yesterday and was
committed to jail by Justice Warning Rus
sell, Jr., on charge of assault with intent
to murder. Reeds life was despaired of for
several days after the cutting, and Cuthbert
escaped into South Carolina. He Thought
that his crime had been forgotten and came
back day before yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Nodded in Virginia.

1. A. Davis, chief operator of the Savan-
nah, Florida and Western railway dis
patcher's Office. was married yesterday at
Staunton, Va, to Miss Fannie Ogg of
Staunton. Mr.. Davis will return to Savan-
nah With his bride about Nov. IS, and they
will make their home at No. 81 Bolton
street.
MIR. Davis is one of the best known rail-
way operators in the city and has been with
the Savannah, Florida and Western rail-
way for a number Of years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Died From His Injuries

Gus Hunter, the negro boy whose two
legs were cut off by the Savannah, Florida
and Western train day before yesterday, an
account of which appeared in the MORNING
NEWS, died at the Georgia Infirmary yes
to-day. Hunter never rallied sufficiently
to tell anything about the accident. and as
no one saw it Coroner Dixon decided an in
quest unnecessary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Lost Overheard OFF ruhea

During the blow at Tybee night before
last colored boy known as Sam, en-
ployed on the schooner Etter, Capt Alex
Moore, was lost overheard. The Etter is a
rice vessel, and was taking in sail when the
man was lost. A boat was manned, but the
wind was blowing a gale, and before the
drowning man was reached he went under
the last time. His home was in Charles
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Do You Want an Opera Glass ?

II you are passing along Broughton street
glance into STERNBERGs' west window and
you will see the biggest and finest display
OF opera and field glasses ever attempted in
savannah. Beautiful mountings, very best
works and at prices that will make Won
wonder where the profit comes In. The
theatrical season is now on and an onera
glass is indispensable They make nice
presents, too.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Delegates to Augusta

The cotton exchange. and board of trade
delegations to the Savannah river conven-
ton left for Augusta last night. The cotton
exchange delegation consisted of j. H.
Esiill, chairman, w. w. Chisholm, Isaac
Minis, W. Curtis, R. f. Burdell, w. Cum
ming apd j. K. Garmany. The board of
trade delegation was W. b. StilwelI, j. B.
Withers, |, B. Tiedeman, A. C. Harmon
and G. 81. Dorsett.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Between Savannah and Washington and
New York by the Richmond and Danville
railroad via Millen, Augusta, Columbia and
Charlotte. On and after Sunday, Nov. Is.
this time will be quickened as follows
Leave Savannah 500 a. M, arrive Augusta
l2:5O p. M, arrive Columbia 3:45 D. m. ar
rive Charlotte p. M, arrive Washington
o;3S a. M, arrive New York 300 D. m. No
other line makes better time Try the
Richmond and Danville.
s. II. HARDwICK,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
JAMES L. TAYLOR,
g. p. A, Atlanta, Ga. -Ad-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Indiana With Ia.

Harry Brown is at Indianapolis in the in
terest of deep water. He telegraphed last
night that the people Of the Hoosier state
are with Savannah. and that be will secure
the Endorsement OF the city OF Indianapolis,
its commercial bodies and the alliance OF
the state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
KNIGHTS of the eo,den Eagle.

At regular meeting of Georgia Castl,
No. II. knights of the Golden Eagle, las
night the following officers were elected
and installed to fill the unexpired term.
Past Chief. F. Lubs.
Vice Chief-C. II. Swan.
High Priest-WIlliam Salter.
Worthy Chamberlain-J. F. Collins.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Ladies' Ornaments.

The ladies would find it profitable to drop
into Sternbergs' very frequently. as they are
constantly adding the latest and most
unique articles in ladies' silver and gold
toilet ornaments and jewelry. Prices al
ways reasonable. Id.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
tomebodn,s Chinkana

The police have eight pairs of chickens at
the barracks awaiting Identification. The
chickens were stolen by Ben Thomas (ooI-
ored), who was before the police court yes
terday for robbing a hen house on Third
street Monday night. Thomas was sent to
iaiI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
This Is a Nice Present.

A solid silver tea service
Or set Of sterling silver
Spoons and forks,
Or, either
A silver pitcher and salver,
Silver dishes and table pieces,
And lots of other handsome articles at very
low prices, at Sternbergs'. sd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

F. II. Hickey, 1908 Main street, Lynch
burg, Va, writes: 'I was broke out all
over with sores, and my hair was falling
out After using few bottles of Botanic
Blood Balm my hair quit falling out, and
all the sores got well. n-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea 90.
Largest tea house in the world, open
Saturday, $50 Broughton street. Beautiful
souvenir to all purchasers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Capt. Spokesman of the British steamship
Scotsman is in the city and is being greeted
by the many acquaintance which he has
formed during his frequent trips to this port.
Both the captain and his ship are old traders
Lere and they are both welcomed on the re.
turn Of the season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
Sample Chocolate Free.

A postal card addressed TO Menier, New
York, will secure you samples of their de-
hclous imported chocolate with directions
Tor using. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Be wise in time You have too many
gray hairs for one so young looking. Use
Halls Hair Remover, the best preparation
out to cure them. Try I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
THINGS TALKED ABOUT.

The Chatham Artillery has been having
hard time settling upon a new uniform.
It practically adopted the regulation United
States army blue uniform some time ago.
Some of the company. however, were
welded to the gray, which has been the
companys color for a lifetime, and
at the last meeting it was
decided to stand by it. The present fatigue
uniform will be remodeled and trimmed
over. and will be worn for a service uniform
A portrait of Capt. Wheaton in the charac-
tsristic uniform of the Chathams is in
Theus Bros show windows.
Dun & Co.'s mercantile agency's notif-
cation sheet issued this week from the Sa-
vannah Office by Manager j. E. Berry is
the largest sheet ever issued from the office.
1t contains over 100 business changes In
Savannah and throughout Georgia and ad-
joining states.
Savannah's police ambulance system is
going to be improved. Alderman George
S. Haines, the new chairman of toe police
committee, has taken hold of the matter
and Is going to have things so arranged that
the ambulance will always be ready to
answer calls in hurry. Of course this will
necessitate the purchase Of new horse, but
the outlay will be just and proper one
The ambulance will also be provided with
mattresses for sick or injured people. An
ordinary wagon will probably be furnished
the department. equipped with
the present slow ambulance horse,
for hauling ice and other
department supplies which is at present
done by the ambulance. Alderman Haines
is taking step which will be Apr eciated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
The Girls Night School.

The girls' night school will probably be
established after all Thirty-one applicants
have registered their names with Supt.
Baker, which is sufficiently large number
to begin with. The matter will be consid-
cred at the next netting of the board of ed
ucation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Try Our 8 O'clock Breakfast Coffee.
The most economical coffee on the mar
ket. New tea store, $50 Broughton street
Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Underwear, excellent, only 81 suit, a
full assortment of sizes left at LaFar's.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Throat Diseases commence with a cough
cold, or sore throat. 'BrotUn's Bronchial
7roches" give immediate relief sold only IN
bo1es. Price IS cents.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Ayers Sarsaparilla. Its record of forty
years is one Of triumph over blood diseases.
Adj
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Try A. 81 P. Mocha and Java
Served with A. & F. condensed milk
New tea store. $50 Broughton street.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

The British steamship Kingdom, with a
cargo Of kainit from Hamburg. while on
her way up the river yesterday noon from
sea, grounded abreast OF the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway Company's
wharf, where she remained. She was prob
ably hauled of on last nights tide.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

The Everett, the largest and finest hotel
in Jacksonville, Fla, is now open for the
season Of 1691~'S2
I'D MCIvER g. BAKER.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

The Swedish bark ellie Maris was cleare d
by Chr. G.. Dahl & Co. for Genoa with
2,200 cases spirits turpentine, measuring
% 600 gallons, valued at g. $50, and 1929
barrels rosin, weighing l,410,265 pounds,
valued at S7,240 10. Total valuation of
cargo. Sl4,S90 10. Cargo by Paterson,
Downing & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Big lot Of suits just arrived. Come get
bargain In your fall suit. Kohler. I5s
Broughton street.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19

Don't sicken people with that bad breath of
yours Take Simmons Liver ReguIatOr.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-19
The New Taa stora

Lyons fine umbrellas and Macintosh
coats in variety of sizes at LaFar's.-Ad.