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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
WON'T OPEN HALL STREET.
The City Council Decides it VIII Not
Ask the Military's Consent

The City Council Decides it VIII Not
Ask the Military's Consent.
Hall street won't be opened through the
parade ground. This is the decree of
council expressed yesterday afternoon in a
vote of to / against the following resolu-
ton offered by Alderman Bailey, who has
for some time fathered the scheme of having
the street opened:
THAT. WHEREAS, The city attorney has given
his opinion that In order to pave Hall street
through the park extension the consent OF the
military has TO be obtained. and
WHEREAS The opening of said street will be
of great convenience and benefit to the public.
and some action should be taken on the part of
the city authorities looking toward Its opening;
Resolued That the mayor be authorized TO
appoint a committee of three to confer with the
captains of the various military organizations
of the city for the purpose of gaining their con-
sent toward opening the street.
AS soon as Clerk Rebarer concluded the
reading of the resolution Alderman Bailey
said that be understood some Of the mill
tary objected 20 the opening OF the street,
but he believed if a conference was had
this objection would be removed and the
public greatly convenienced aud bene-
fitted in consequence. He said be would
ike to have the resolution passed at once SO
there would be no delay about the confer
ence.
While Alderman Bailey was making his
remarks all the other members of the board
present were smiling, and no doubt the
strest-opening city father thought they
we're smiles OF approval, but this impression
was forcibly and promptly relieved mo.
ment or two later.
"All in favor OF the resolution say yea, "
called Mayor MoDonough.
YEA" promptly answered Alderman
Bailey, and as the sound of his voice
dropped alone into space he looked around
with a surprised expression.
"All opposed, nay"
Five aldermen, Myers, Cam, Harmon,
O'Brien and Mcclure, responded
Alderman Bailey said: well, can't
understand this; what's the matter with
Harmon This started a general laugh at
Alderman Bailsy's expense, and council
adjourned amidst considerable merriment.
Alderman Harmon seconded the resolution,
and his voting against il was quite sur
prise to Alderman Bailey. The chairman
of the street and lane committee only sec
onded the resolution for the purpose of
having it voted down.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
a QUESTION OF JURISDICTION.
An Augusta Courts Decision in -
Parallel to the Mcbride Case.

An Augusta Courts Decision in a
Parallel to the Mcbride Case.
The point made by ex-senator duBignon
last Saturday IN discussing the Mcbride
certiorari case in the superior court has
been sustained by Judge Eve of the Augusta
city court in the Won Claim case. Several
weeks ago Won Claim was fined 800 by the
recorder for keeping his barroom open on
Sunday, and went to Jail in default of pay
ment. His attorney, p. ]. Sullivan, ESQ.,,
took him out on a writ of habeas corpus.
setting up that the police court had no juris-
diction to try the offense charged, because
it was covered by a state statute.
Judge Eye carefully considered all the
points submitted and the law for over a
week. Last Monday he rendered his de-
cisiol. which was to the effect that the re-
corder had no jurisdiction, that the sem
tence was illegal, aud ordered the defend
ant 60 be discharged from the custody Of
the chief OF police.
The Judge said il be held that the city
had the power to pass ordinances Furnishing
such an act 1t would GUST the state OF Juris-
dfction in the premises, aud subject the
party to punishment twice for the same Of
Tense, for the keeping open a tipping house
on the Sabbath was distinctly a state law,
and under the constitution citizen who is
charged with an ofense against the state
laws Is entitled TO trial by jury.
Judge Eve further decided that, although
a police court cannot punish person for
keeping a tipping house open on Sunday,
| yet II has the right to impose fine for sell
| ing liquor on the Sabbath.
Mr.. duBignon said to MORNING News
reporter that the Won Claim case of Au-
| gusta and the Mcbride case of Savannah
are Identical. Both were fined for the
same offense, keeping a barroom open on
Sunday. The decision of Judge Eve, he
said, is exactly the contention he made be-
fore both the police court and o)uncil, and
he has no doubt but that when the superior
court acts upon the certiorari the courts
decision will be the same as that handed
down by Judge Eve.
Mr.. duBigon called attention to the fact
that since he made his point in the Mcbride
case the charges against every one fined in
the police court for violation of the Sunday
laws have been for selling liquor on the
Sabbath and not for keeping a barroom
| open.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
They Protest Against Agent Wiki
sons Circular

They Protest Against Agent Wnkin
sons Circular
The clerks and employees on the Ocean
Steamship Company's wharves are stirred
up
The following circular letter issued yes
terday morning by Agent A. L. Wilkinson.
posted on the wharyes, caused considerable
sensation and was the talk among the en-
ployes last night:
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE RAILROAD CON-
PANY, OPERATING THE CENTRAL RAILROAD
AND BANKING COMPANY OF GEORGIA.
SAVANNAH, GA. AGENCY, Aug fS 1891
SUBJECT-Notice to shipping clerks:
Irregular loading, such as over, shorts, bad
order and cars being robbed under Savannah
seals, are becoming an everyday occurrence l
have called your attention to this matter re-
peatedly, and hereby notify you that II must
stop. The Irregular loading, in my opinion. is
caused by inattention to your work aud elbow
ing your stevedore to do the work you are paid
TO do. The robbery Of cars under Savannah
seals is bound to lie with you, your stevedores
or the members of your gang.
The next instance Of robbery reported to me
under Savannah seals, l shall discharge the
stevedore and the clerks unless it can be proven
beyond DOUBT that both parties are innocent.
l VIII not permit work OF this kind to go on.
A. L. WILKINSON Agent
To say that the employees are in state of
Indignation barely expresses it. They re-
gard the circular as q deliberate charge
against them of beiBg thieyes and idlers and
carless in their work. Il was said late to-
night that an indignation meeting will be
held to express the sentiment of the men
with regard to the circular.
In addition to the circular letter an agree
ment of similar character to the lettes
was circulated among the men, to which
their signature was required, binding them
to fulfill the requirements, in
which the agent claimed they
had been derelict They were
notified that those who did not sign the
agreement would be discharged. The men
decided not to sign, and some who hal
signed struck off their names. The men
say that to sign the agreement would make
them responsible for the safe delivery OF
every car loaded by them. and if it were
robbed fifty miles from Savannah the agent
could, if he chose. charge the robbery to
them. A number Of man who have been in
the employ Of the company for years, it is
claimed, have been removed without cause
and replaced with men from distance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
MANY LOSSES BY BACKEa.

The Total Amount in Savannah EST
mated at over 100000.
The Backer failure seems to have in
volved more Savannah firms than anybody
supposed when the failure was announced.
Myers & Bros.9 loss was made known
through the firms injunction proceedings
against Baoker's assignee and the Mer-
chants National and Park National Banks
Of New York.
Judge Hardsn's prosecution Of Baoker
brought lout another loss, which, with
Crohan & Dooner's loss foots up in the
neighborhood OF $l4, 900. This amount, ad-
ded to Myers 81 Bros losses, makes an ag-
gregate Of something less than $l0O, 600.
The total amount of losses in Savannah
through the failure is put down by a we'll
posted business man atldouble that amount,
and probably it will reach $3.50, 600
One firm is credited with having
been involved for 100000. Just what the
losses are is difficult TO find out, except in
cases where proceedings are instituted. It
is generally Believed that the losses In Sa-
vannah are much greater than has 80 far
been announced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
A VERY NIGHT OF NIGHTS
PROPLE SPENT 1T TRYING TO
KEEP COOL.

The Temperature Not Over 80 De-
grees, but the Air Full of Humid ty.
Piazzas and DoOrsteps Occupied
Most OF the Night-The Electric Cars
Crowded-Ssvarnah, dot as it Was,
the Coolest Place in This Part of the
South.
Savannahians do not often experience
such night as last night was. 1t was one
of the nights.
The temperature was not high. but the
air was full of humidity, and most people
thought it was somewhere between $50 aud
1909. At s o'clock the highest station re-
ported Sc, just A. above Omaha. Neb., and
6e above st. Paul and Duluth, MINI.
Savannah was the coolest place in the
Savannah district of the signal bureau,
which embraces Southeast and Southwest
Georgia and Northern Florida. and was the
coolest in the south south OF Charleston'
The real temperature OF the day was 81,
which is % above the average lot slAteeh
years.
The night was swelteriDg 1t was calm,
cloudless and hot. People did the oest they
could to keep cool. Piazzss and doorsteps
were crowded and few people staid indoors.
A south front was no better than any other.
Not breath Of air stirred, and there was
nothing to do but swelter.
The heat had the effect OF greatly IN
creasing the business of the electric rail-
roads
People who found it unbearable took a
trip on the cars In search OF Il breeze. The
Belt Line had all of its open cars out as well
as all its closed cars, and ran them until IL
O'clock The ride around the belt was taken
by large numbers of people. and up to IL
O'Clock the cars were crowded.
The Electric railway did big business
and It's cars were crowded. Even the horse
car lines felt the effects of the increased
travel by people after cool spot.
At midnight many houses were still open
and people sat upon stoops and
piazzas, and many did not GO TO
bed at all, but sat up all night. In the early
evening the streets and squares were flled
With people, waiting for q breath Of cool
air. About O'Clock a faint breeze sprang
I'D and the air began to cool of.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
LOCAL Personal.

Mrs. N. A. Frierson left for Asheville
last night.
Col. J. T. Whatley left for Skyland
Springs N. c., last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. B. Beckwith left last
night for Bloomington, H.. where they will
spend the remainder Of the season.
Joseph Hull and family left for Williams
port, Va, last night via the Central rail-
road and the Richmond and Danville.
NJ Fl. Schaul, of the firm of Appel &
Schsul, sailed yesterday to assist Charles
Appel, who has boon north the past two
months supervising the manufacture Of the
firms fall stock of clothing.
J. E. Baker, president of the Young
Female College at Thomasville, is visiting
his brother, W. H. Baker, superintendent
OF public schools of this city. He is accom-
panied by his wife. They will spend sew
eral days in Savannah.
Senior Sergt Henry Lingg of the police
force has been acting assistant chief for the
last six or seven weeks during the absence
of Assistant Chief Killourhy, who is suffer
ing from oatarrh and bronchial trouble.
Acting Assistant Chief Lingg has filled the
position both with credit to himself and sat-
isfaction to the police department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
GEN. W. w. MACKALL DEAD.
A Distinguished Southeruer Passes
Away in Virginia.

A Distinguished southerner Passes
Away in Virginia.
Gen. William W. Mackall, father of w.
w. Mackall, Esq, of the firm of Charlton
g. Mackall of this city, died at his home
in Fairfax county, Virginia, yesterday.
His funeral will take place at townsville
tomorrow.
Gen. Mackall was born In the District Of
Columbia in 1878. He graduated at the
United States military academy at West
Point in 1887 He became FIRST lieutenant in
1883, and adjutant In 1910; assistant adju-
tant general, With the rank of captain. in
ie46, serving throughout the Mexican war
and receiving the brsvets Of captain for
gallantry at Monterey, and of major at
Contreras and Cherebusco. He was wounded
az Chapultepec.
he was secretary and treasurer Of the
military asylum in the District Of Columbia
In 1878; became assistant adjutant gem
eral, with the rank Of major at the latter
date; declined promotion TO lieutenant
colonelcy. in May, 1851. and resigned to join
the confederate army. He served in Ken
lucky as assistant adjuuant general, with
the rank Of colonel, until after the surrender
OF Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, and was
subsequently, appointed brigadier-gen
He commanded at Island No. 10 at the
time Of its surrender, and was con-
11ed in Fort Warren until exchanged,
and was afterwards chief of
staff to Gen. Jos. E. Johnston.
Gen. Mackall married Miss A. E. D.
Sorrsl, daughter Of Francis Sorrel, Esq.
of Savannah. He leaves surviving him his
widow, daughter and four sons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
TALKS WITH PIANO BUYERS
No. Z.

NO. T. II
Until the year 1882 the houss of NJ.
& Hamlin had been known sinnIv s sS
greatest in the realm OF organ bniI5;s.uIe
The Mason q Hamlin reed organ han. *
criterion OF excellence the world ovsr ' Ss
the Time named. they decided to 20 into tbs
making or pianos, and with eharacts-.s .se
enterprise and Judgment producsd' ~. VIC
once what has been demonstrated to Ia ,Se
greatest improvement in the piano 9o s.a
since the invention Of the iron frame %
This great feature is the entire ana -,
cal change in the method of stringino ~.
Is, OF fastening the wires to the franz ,s -
the piano. .....- -..-.. He OF
The old system. which Is the one in o.-
eral use, consisted of an Iron peg driven iD,,
WOODEN olock or wrest plank. tina vi..
is turned back and forth in the wool ~ rAcn
crease or decrease the tension of the sts;r ,.'
thus raising or lowering the tone. In .o;ss.,
or the most skillful construction th;s 'ee
never been an entirely satisfactory rna,a uos
OF strlnglng, and nine tenths OF thu an- .-Ot
ance caused by the failure to stand in t'y
and exasperating breaking of strings sus
owing to the faults of this manner Of A..
ening the wires. NAsN
Like 80 many great inventions. the Mas
q hamIin stringer is so simple as to eTcs.a
'OA ~ 80 1Ob At1NAuk D6e0 SOOner Il,
covered. 1t is a simple screw dsvioN Is-
which the string is fastened directI,, n. tTy
iron frame. BY this means the fr9, ,SSss
strain OF the wires is placed tchere n ,,.aS
efty belongs, upon the only part of H. J ~
strument which can successfully rssist -
tension. The consequence is that the Tos sus
q Hamlin piano stands in tune nerfso ISL
for great length of time, and brota!y
strings are almost unknown. Aen
The makers of this instrument Ua-a,,o.
content with the introduction of ~
mechanical improvement, however imros.
ant. They Immediately set about pr6d,,C-
ing an instrument that should be- of tSo
highest musical excellence, and 50 well be,,o
they succeeded that any maker IN ~
World might be proud of their praSsne
pianos. ''"'
Within the past few weeks four M. &u
grands and ten uprights have been snld 70
the Chicago Conservatory of Music. one ~
the leading music schools Of the world sn5
they are constantly growing in favor with
the musical public. IL will be renaembars5
that William II. Sherwood used the Macon
q Hamlin on his last winters tour thron1h
the south Is"
We shall toke the greatest ihterest in
showing the many fine examples of the M
q II. now in our warerooms, aud invite
correspondence concerning them.
LUDDEN 81 Bates SOUTHERN MUsro
House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
Funeral of Charles Gsssman.

The body of the late Charles Gassman
will arrive from New York this morn
ing at 6:44 O'Clock, and will be taken
to the family residence, No. 1872
McDonough street, from where the funeral
will take place this afternoon at
1880 O'Clock. The Oglethorpe Light In
fantry. Confederate Veterans Association
aud German Friendly Society will attend
the funeral. The service will be held at st.
Patrick's church, and the interment will be
in Cathedral cemetery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
The Falk Clothing Company.

When, owing to a combination of unfor-
tunate circumstances, the well-kuown and
respected clothing house of A. Falk & Son
was forced to suspend business, syndicate
Of gentlemen, who desired that such an hon.
orable establishment should not be kept
from contributing to the business enterprise
of the city, formed a stock company and re-
ceived charter to conduct business under
the name of the Falk Clothing Company,
At a meeting of the stockholders, held yes
terday afternoon, the following board of
directors was elected: L A. Solomons. C. A.
Drayton, Solomon Cohen, ]. M. Solomons
and E. s. Abrahams. I. A. Solomons was
elected president, G. A. Drayton vice presi-
The company commences business under
favorable circumstances, and has the best
wishes Of the MORNING NEWS for pros
porous career.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
AT TIE COURTS.

In the city court yesterday, on motion OF
counsel for Mary Alice Daniels, sole surviv-
ing heir and administrator of Lavinia
Daniels, she was made party plaintiff in the
suit of Lavinia Daniels VS.. the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railroad Company.
A motion for a new trial was made by the
plaintiff in the case of Frank L. McNally
VS.. the Savannah. Florida and Western rail
way and was overruled by Judge Harden.
Judge Harden granted, on motion of the
defendant, a new trial in the case Of Patton
VickereY VS. the Central Railroad and Bank
ing Company. A verdict was rendered for
Vickerey May 25 for $3.50.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
ALDERMAN MELDRIM TO RESIGN.

He Hasn't Time to Look After the
Duties of a City Father
Alderman Meldriin will tender his resigna-
tion as a member Of the city council this
afternoon. He has been contemplating the
step for some time. In fact, his resignation
has been in the hands of Mayor McDonough
for several weeks. but at the request of the
mayor Mr.. Meldrim withdrew it once.
Alderman :Meldrim only agreed to run
on the sldermanlc ticket at the last cleo
ton after much persuasion. His Law and
other business interests demand his entire
attention. He has not the time to look
after the duties incumbent upon an alder
man, and therefore decided to resign.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
BUSCH zoUAvEs AT TaE TARGET.
Private Henry LePar Wins the Priz,
on a Score of 20.

Private Henry LePar Wins the Prize
on a Score of 20.
The Busch Zouaves yesterday had their
first target contest at Col J. h EstilPs
place at Isle of Hope. About twenty youth
full soldiers participated in the contest.
Private Henry LaFar won the prize. gold
scarf pin set with pearls and diamond, on a
SCORE Of 20 The next best scores
were made by Lieut.. J. h
Branch and Private W. w. Luke, both Of
whom made Is. Private L. @. Dowell
made ths lowest record. scoring but l. In
stead Of q leather medal he was awarded q
box Of scented glycerine soap. The Shoots
ing was On the whole very creditable. the
average being about Is.
The Zouaves were the guests of Mr.. John
F. LAFar, and after the contest he enter
tanned them at his house.
The young soldiers returned TO the city
much elated over the result of their first
day at the target, and are anxious to repeat
the experience at an early day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
More Uniformed Pvth,ans.

Col. R. F. Harmon left for Albany last
night to institute Thronateeska division,
uniform rank, K. Of P. at that city. This
will make the twelfth division of the uni
form rank in Georgia.
The uniform rank is rapidly growing in
Georgia. Col Harmon has Just organized a
division at cambridge aud expects to or
game one at Americus He expects to have
a brigade to compand at the next animal
encampmeAt instead Of q regiment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

Julia E johnson, Stadord's P. o., s. c.,
writes: 81 had suffered Is years with &C.
zema and was at times confined to my bed.
The itching was terrible. Ny son-in-law
got me one-half dozen bottles of Botanic
Blood Balm, which entirely cured me, and
ask you to publish this for the benefit Of
others suffering in like manner. "-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
stop Defacine the Sidewalks

Alderman Bailey's ordinance prohibiting
the printing, stenciling or writing of adver-
tisements upon the sidewalks or pavements
OF the city unanimously passed the city
council yesterday. IL provides that the
offenders shall not be fined more than s25
or imprisonment longer than ten days,
either or both, IN the discretion of the courts
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
Board of Trade Delegates.

President Purse has appointed the follow
ing delegates to represent the Board Of
Trade in the Savannah river convention at
Augusta: J. B. Withers, G. d. Baldwin,
J. P. Williams. Isaac Haas, G. s. Ellis, w.
B. Stillwell, Raymond Judge, A. C. Har-
mon and Z. H. Dorsett
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
Accepted Unan.mouslv.

Mayor McDonough last night received
telegram from Representative Ryals and
Senator Williams announcing that the gen.
ersi assembly. accepted the invitation TO
visit Savannah Aug. % without dissenting
voice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

If that lady at the lecture tos other night
only knew how nicely Halls Hair Remover
would remove dandruff and improve the
cir she would buy bostle.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
CITY BREvIrIEs.

SavannahsLodge No. 81, K. P, meets to-
night
The German Volunteers will picnic at
Wilmington Island to-day.
The BHsow Light Infantry will give
picnic to Warsaw tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

TIE TROUBLE with hot spell is that the
public takes all the initiation and the thermome-
ter ell the degrees Washington Star.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

MalariaksfeVer and its effects quickly give
way to sim mons Liver ReguiatOr.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
INDIGNANT WHARF CLERKS.

For a mild tonic, gentle laxative and in
yigOrant take simmons Liver Regulator.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20
A Modest Man from Chicago

Manager Aronson gaEed In blank astonish.
ment last night, says the New York Sun, at a
well dressed and lively hammered Chicagoan,
who slipped his card into the box Office window
of the Casino. The card bore the name of an
agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee aud St Paul
railroad, and the Chicagoan backed it up with q
pile of railroad passes to prove his identity
II would like cOmplimentaries for myself and
eight ladies" he said with pleasant smile
Manager Aronson recovered his speech after
a while and bowed.
Il presume you're a stranger in town he
said. land therefore you will be surprised doubt
less to learn that you have broken the record
for cheek at this theater'
It was the most staggering demand on the
free list that the management had vet run
against The modest Chicagoan went off in a
huff when the request was refused
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

Scrofula cannot resist the purifying
powers of Ayers Ssrsaparilla. Sold by
druggists.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

DO YOU understand Latina" asked the
student.
Il regret to say do not. "
"Oh, well, can make myself understood. I
suppose, in German; lena me five dollars. q"
-FtiegeRde BIatter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

Fine checked and plaid India linens that have
boon selling at 1Oc. yard. now 64c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-08-20

Fine American cnallies, French printed, that
have been selling at zoe. yard. now $50.