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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
RELICS OF MOUND BUILDERS.
A Savannah Mans Excavations on the
Banks Of the ChattahoOchas

A Savannah Mans Excavations on the
Banks OF the Chattahoochee.
J. p. White, who lives at Montgomery
and Perry streets, has a lot of curious
relics of the old mound builders, which
he took from the so-called Indian
mound o few miles below Columbus
some time ago. The mound-builders are
supposed to be the prehistoric race that iu-
habited this country before its occupation
by the Indians, so long ago that the Indians
themselves have no tradition Of their ex-
isteuce.
The mound from which the relics were
taken by MIR. White is on the bank of the
Chattahoochee river, and is about 800 yards
in length north and south by 200 yards east
and west. To judge by appearances. the
mound was built for the interment of the
dead, several hundred skeletons having been
discovered there. Skeletons can be found
in almost any part of the mound by digging
a short distance.
Attention was first called to the char
acter of the mound by the washing away
of a large portion o. it abutting
on the river by an overs
flow, exposing skeletons, pottery,
implements ana ornaments Of an unknown
race. These were commonly supposed to
be Indian relics, but scientific men have
long since determined that these mounds,
which are frequent throughout the south
ana west, were the WORK Of race ante
dating The Indians by hundreds, if not
thousands, of years, and to whom they have
given the title of the mound builders.
Mr.. Whites collection includes quantity
of broken pottery, shells, stone implements,
brass ornaments and instruments, several
varieties of beads and human skull The
skull, which is well preserved, with the ex-
ception Of the face portion, the jawbones
being missing, is very strangely shaped.
The skull is still very thick aad evidently
belonged to very powerful person.
Physicians who have seen it have
expressed the opinion, from the appearances
of certain lines upon the skull, that the
owner was over 100 years old at the time Of
his death. The most noticeable thing about
tho skull is that it has no forehead.
The eyes are ct at the top OF the
front of the head. which is almost fat Oh
top for Il space of several inches. 1t rounds
off at the back, presenting the appearance
sometimes very Noticeable in the heads Of
the African, the back of the head project
| several inches back Of the neck, which is
very strongly set
mound are much larger than tae average
human bones AID indicate race of giants
seven feet or more in hight.
The pottery, which is found in quantities
at the mound. is very black, and was evil
| IDENTIFY made from tbe black clay which
abounds in that vicinity.
The brass ornaments are chiefly re-
maTkable for one thing, viz: that they are
brass. Scientists have accepted the theory
that the mound builders were acquainted
with the uses Of copper, in which they were
skilled workers, but they were entirely un-
acquainted with the uses Of other metals.
Mr.. White is q skilled machinist and
he asserts without fear OF contra
dlction, 50 he says, that these instruments
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
LOCAL, PERSONAL.

R. A. Curry of Chsuncey is at the Mar
shall.
r. l. Hicks of Reidsville is at the
Screven.
F, NJ. Turpin of Macon is registered at
the De Soto.
j. ]. Pagan of Evansville is registered a,
the De S to-
j. B. jenkins of Charleston is registered
at the Marshall.
w. NJ. McCathern Of Waynesboro is
stopping at the Screven.
X. A. Smith and G.. w. Wover of Eden
are stopping at the Pulaski.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno Egglexton of Boston
are registered at the Pulaski.
E. P. Renty of Aberdeen and j. ]. War
rem of Ssillman are stopping at the Pulaski.
John H. Millholland, h. A. Hoff and C.
J. Hoff of Reading, Pa, are stopping at the
De Soto.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. g. Larkia and Miss S.
Larkin OF Hartford, Conn, are guests of the
De Soto.
Mr.. Frank E. Rebarer has signed con-
tract with st. Johns church as tenor singer
for year. He began his engagement
regularly at yesterday mornings services.
st. Johns is TO be congratulated on securing
the services of Mr.. Rebarer, who is &C
knowledged by the best musical critics to be
one OF Savvannah's sweetest singers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
COLD SPELL FOLLOWS.

Yesterdays Highest Temperature 20
Degrees-A Big Drop Coming.
Yesterday opened with rain and high
temperature, and the weather could well be
called miserable.
In the afternoon a wind sprang up, clear
ing the atmosphere of both heat and rain,
and making the weather very pleasant Late
In the afternoon the wind became much
higher, with somewhat cooler temperature.
Cautionary signals were hoisted from the
United states signal Office at o'clock by
order of the following telegram, received
from Washington:
Hoist cautionary southwest signals Savannah
and Savannah section. Storm central in Ohio
valley and moving northwest Strong easterly
winds indicated for South Atlantic coast.
The signal observer received reports last
night of a snowstorm in the Ohio valley,
with snow as far south as Tennessee. The
local forecast for Savannah and vicinity to-
day is decidedly cooler, fair weather" The
temperature will probably fall to freezing.
Yesterdays maximum temperature was 70e,
with minimum Of 539, giving mean 10
above the normal
The outward bound steamers Saturday
did not get to sea on account of the fog.
The City of Birmingham and City Of Macon
left theiE wharves all right, but were COM
PEELED to anchor down the river over night,
and did not get out until Yesterday morning
The steamer VIM. Crane did not leave her
wharf until early yesterday, when she
went straight to sea. There were four un
known banks which passed into quarantine
yesterday. They could not be identified, ow-
ing to the haziuess OF the weather. There
are several sailing vessels bound out which
were to have gone yesterday, but owing tC
the unfavorable winds they did not leave
their berthg
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are brass. he has put the metal to several
tests and Is fully convinced that il is brass
and not copper. Should Mr. White prove
to be correct. the finding o.
brass in the Chattahooches river
mound opens up new field of discussion
to the scientists. An interesting practical
question is where did they get the block
tin to combine with the copper. and is there
any more of it left in the countryl
The largest piece Of brass is an armlet,
about inches wide aBd about 10 inches in
circumference. which Mr.. White took from
the arm Of a skeleton washed out
Of the mound. He has several
6-inch circles, with small seven-eig hths
holes neatly cut or punched in the center,
evidently done with a sharp instrument.
There are several elongated pieces Of brass
two or three inches in length, coming to a
point, and probably arrow-heads. Several
flint arrow-heads are also in the collection.
The beads are very curious. The most
common variety is the shell bead, evidently
cut out from the conch shells, which are
found in large quantities about the mound.
The beads are all sizes, from small to the
largest, three-Quar;ers of an inch through.
They are fat on two sides and octagonal in
shape.
There are several varieties Of colored
beads, looking like glass. made of some
composition not known now. They are
called rainbow beads.
Mr.. White has a very pretty charm string
OF these beads, the largest being a very
large white bead, very clear and resembling
amber, very much. Next there are four
small brass beads, hollow inside, showing
conclusively that they must have been cast
On the other side Of the large whita bead
are strung several small, curiously shaped
shells.
Mr.. White has lot of shells of all sizes,
and the most noticeable thing about
them is that they are all bored
with one or more holes. This is
very difficult work to the modern
expert There are several curious-looking
fat shells in the lot, one of which is curl
ously traced aad figured with circles. lines
and dots, as if it might be a hieroglyphic
inscription. Some modern scholar might
find in this the key to the whole history of
tie mound builders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
A BULLET-PIERCED HAT.
IT TELLS TIE STORY OF A MISS
ING BRIDEGROOM

BENJAMIN Davis Supposed to Have
Been Murdered While on His Way
20 bis Wedding in Robertville,
South Carolina-His Hat Found in
the Road the Only Clew to the Miss
ing Man.
Benjamin Davis, q years old, Of No. 1O4
Abercorn street, is missing from his home
and his relatives fear he has been murdered.
Davis left home last Thursday morning
for Robertville, s. c., where be was 10 be
married to Miss Rush Davis yesterday at 2
o'clock. He carried with him two sachels,
one Of which contained the trousseau Of the
bride-elect, which was made in Savannah,
and the other his own wearing apparel.
Davis also had about $500 in cash on his
person.
Friday afternoon Policeman r. T. Davis,
uncle Of the young man, received a telegram
from the young lady's relatives asking if
the intended groom had started, and at
what point he proposed getting on the
train. Officer Davis Immediately answered
the telegram, saying that his nephew had
started the day previous and intended leav-
ing the train at Ridgeland.
DAVIS HAT FOUND.
The same night another telegram was re.
ceived by Officer Davis, stating that the
young mans hat, partly cut away and with
q bullet hole through it, the satchel con-
tanning the young lady's clothing and day
book had been found at Hennesses cross
roads, about six miles from Rdgeland.
The telegram said that no trace OF the
young man could be found.
Saturday Officer Davis left for Ridgeland
TO investigate the case. Yesterday his wife
received a letter saying that nothing new
had been discovered, and no news could be
obtained Of the young mans whereabouts.
The letter also said that the articles found
were directly In front of the house Of an
uncle of the young lady, John Goette.
Davis relatives in Savannah are very
much troubled over his strange disappear
ance almost on the eve OF his marriage, and
believe that he has been founy dealt with.
They think that his murderer placed the
sachel containing the young ladys clothes
in front Of her uncle's house to leave the
impression that Davis went Off of his own
volition, and left the clothes where she could
get them.
THE WAITING BRIDE.
The bride-elect is q cousin Of Davis, and
was said TO have been engaged TO another
young man previous to her engagement to
her cousin.
Davis was employed In the car shops of
the Savannah, Florida and Western rail-
way. He is about feet 1917 inches in
hight, weighing in the neighborhood of
145 pounds He has light hair and a small
mustache Of similar color, and from his
photograph appears to be quite good look
ing.
Detectives will be employed to investigate
the case His relatives do not think that he
left the place of his own free will, as he was
very much enamorsd of Miss Davis. The
young lady is almost Frustrated about the
affair,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
QUEER OFFERS OF EXCHANGE.
Bonnets for Pills, Clocks for Under
shirts and Boots for Cheese and
Wine.
From the PHILADELPHIA Times.

"
From the PHILADELPHIA Times
London only could tolerate such paper
as the Exchange and Mart, a weekly Jour-
nal with large circulation, most COM
Portable income, and devoted principally to
a system of exchange of goods between
Britisher and Britisher, male and female
both. From its closely printed columns l
take out a few advertisements at random:
Graudfsther's clock, oak case, eight day,
good condition, 30 shillings cash, or will
take half dozen understands. Apply the
Rev. -, Cleveland. Yorkshire.
A handsome new dress is offered in ex-
change ''for a bookcase three feet high,
with glass doors, also hall table and occa-
sional chair"
Next comes an advertisement to the effect
that Z" a sponge bath is for sale cheap have
no further use for it." This is grim, uncon-
scious humor, worthy OF comic Journal,
and the next line Photographed after the ad-
vertisement intensifies its comical eccen-
tricity. "Will take half dozen new or 8
dozen secondhand silk pocket handker-
chiefs"
Half dozen demands appear for boots.
One gentleman, who signs "Army Officer"
says: Il have top-hunting boots, small
Fights, very good; will take Stiton cheese
or dozen bottles of sherry in exchange
Now look at the next advertisement:
Wanted-New boots for family of seven ::
good exchange given, or arrangements can
be made for instruction in bicycling and
French.
81 am Ill" plaintively explains lady adj
vertiser in her announcement of three lines;
will anybody take my handsome, quite
new dark gray velvet bonnet from me9 It
cost me IS shillings. l will sell it for u
shillings, or will take two quarts of cod
liver oil, packet Of mustard plasters and
100 quinine pills in exchange"
Aud look at this:
Anything useful to the value of 81 will
be gratefully accepted by reformed young
man who wishes to part with his dress coat
and vest; plain cloth. new; would suit per-
son or feet inches with chest of ~ inches :.
do not care about offers Of jswery, billiard
balls, or cigars.
Bot here is the most unique announce
| ment:
II have a complete set, dozen Of each. of
ladies' undertaking, best make, carefully
finished, prettily trimmed, which will give
to any lady in exchange for q months
board and lodging in London; a comtort-
able bed and meat breakfast expected"
| was seriously told the other day that
very few people Of the clerk, small profess
| sional, and tradesmen class ever dreamed of
| purchasing new clothes either for general
wear or for festive occasions. At an even
| ing party given by a worthy and respecta-
| bic inhabitant of one of the unfashionable
suburbs the stranger would be struck dumb
| with amazement at the magnificence aud
Costumes Of some of the dresses worn by the
wives and daughters of men earning but the
small wages paid to English employees, until
| it was whispered to him thet the gowns had
! been borrowed or purchased from a second
hand clothes shop, or obtained through the
Exchange and Mart from the lady's maid
Of some wealthy or noble lady.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
Knights of Pythias.

The following officers of Excelsior Lodge
No. s, Knights Of Pythias, were installed at
the last meeting by D. D. G. C. w. T. Leo
pold. assisted by Du Guesclin Division:
P. C.-J. c. Bernhardt.
C. C.-H. c. Bolton.
v. CIV. f. Douglas.
PC. G. Peterson.
K. of R. and Sc. F. NJ. Bernhardt.
NJ of F-George Keith.
M. Of Ex.-W. A. Walker.
III. Of Ar. b. Bostick.
/. G.-E. Y. Ham.
o. Ca. l.. Robider.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
La GRIPPE INCREASING.

A Large Number of Cases In Town
and an Epidemic Feared.
The grip" is in Savannah by large
majority, and is increasing daily. A we'll
known physician, speaking to a MORNING
NEWS reporter yesterday, said that he
feared that there will be an epidemic of the
disease in the city in short while, as the
cases are increasing rapidly.
Several families have three and four
members down with the uncomfort-
able disease. From twenty-four 10
thirty-six hours, with large doses OF
quinine, will break up most cases ex-
cept where there is some organic trouble
when the disease, as a matter of course
beco mes complicated, and requires a longer
time to yield to treatment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
TOOK a PLuNaINo FIT.

A Horse Seriously Injuries Himself and
Wrecks q Buggy.
Thomas Mcdonald and William Whalen
went out yesterday afternoon in buggy
for a drive to Thunderbolt. When near
that resort their horse took what is known
as a plunging fit. Both young Imen
were thrown out into the road and were
treated TO mud bath. The animal broke
the buggy to pieces and ran himself into a
wire fence, sustaining serious injuries. Nc
Donald and Whalen had to return t. the
city on the cars. The horse belonged Go
Mcdonald and was brought into town for
treatment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
GEORGE F. sYMoNs DEAD.
He Succumbs to Paralysis After Fou
Weeks of Illness.

He Succumbs to Paralysis After Four
Weeks of Illness.
George F. Symons died yesterday of pa
ralysis, having been confined to his bed for
about four weeks. He was a young man
50 years of age and highly respected by all
who knew him. He was, up to short time
ago, a member Of the firm of Symons g.
Nell, druggists at West Broad and
Charlton streets His funeral will
take place at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon from the residence OF
VIM. f. Symons, No. 145 Habersham
street. The following organizations, of which
be was member, will attend the funeral :
De Kalb Lodge No. 8. of Odd Fellows
Savannah Castle No. s. Knights Of the
Golden Eagle; Pooier Lodge of Masons, the
Savannah Cadets and the Pooler Rifle Asso.
citation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
MICKvA IsRAEL's PEOPLE.

A New Board of Adjunta and Officers
Elected.
The congregation Mickva Israel held it:
annual meeting last night The following
board of adjunta was elected to serve FOR
the ensuing year: Jos. Rosenheim, Law
renee Lippmann, E. A. Well, s. Quicken
heimer, Jacob Kohn, Lee Roy Myers, L II
Solomon. The following officers were
elected by the board:
Preident--Jos. Rosenheim.
Vice Observation-Disclosures Lippmann.
Secretary-E. A. We'll
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
CITY BREvIrIEs.

Clinton Lodge No. "a, F. and A. NJ, meets
tonight. Regular meeting of De Kalb
Lodge No. 9, l. Q. o. F.. tonight.
Collat Bros. have on exhibition in their
show window q beautiful large doll arrayed
in an elegant silk bridal costume. The doll
viii be one of the prizes at the fair of st.
Patrick's church, which opens Jan. Goth at
the Catholic Library hall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12

At 10 and $50 o'clock To-day at Heidt's
Gas Freezing. Call and ses it and try Hot
Soda drinks, 5 cents glass. Watch for this
weeks great drive in prices. beginning Tues
day. just received, fresh Chocolate Creams,
Buttercups, Lime Tablets.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12
Death OF CosmO Bailey richardson

Death OF Cosmo Bailey Richardson's.
A telegram was received last night by
Mrs. William P. Hardee announcing the
death of her brother, Cosmo Bailey Rich,
ardsone, Jan. 10 at Los Angeles, Cal Mr..
Richardson's was for many years a resident
of Savannah and was the only son Of the
late DR.. Cosmo P. Richardson's. His body
will be enbalmed and sent to Savannah for
interment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12

At 10 and $3.50 o'clock. Call and see and
you will believe it, but do not forget to try
the Hot Drinks at cents Remember and
look for this weeks special drive in prices
at Hetdt's-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12

GEN. SrNNEa's unique signature has taken a
rise in the autograph market since his death. It
delighted thousands in the years gone by, but
now its valueis only sentimental.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12

twenty-five cents is not fortune, vet it buys
e bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Frosted feet can be permanently cured by
Salvation Oil. Price % cents baItle-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12

Blackjack blackjack
A large lot on hand at reasonable figures
at r. B. Cassels'. --Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-12

witoout disguise and shall hereafter live in
hopes that the evils we have complained Of will
be remedied, which will soon enable US to be in
a situation to gather fresh laurels to decorate
the Temple Of Freedom.
Signed by Col. WHITE,
MAJ. CLoUGH,
NAL RAMAGE.
Il is well known historical fact, cited in
every work Of history in which there is any
extended mention of Pulaski. that the dis
satisfaction of the cavalry of which he was
made commander after the battle of Bran
DIVINE, for his conspicuous valor in
checking the British pursuit, was
so great because of the rigid
discipline enforced by him, sad
to which the American troops we're unac-
customed, and his impetuods manner in
battle, together with his inability to sneak
the English language, that he was removed
to the main army and given a command of
much less Importance.
In the same year, 1774. Pulaski raised a
corps which was afterwards known as the
Pulaski Legion, which was composed of the
very worst elements of those roublesome
times but which under his command made
glorious reputation for itself In the spring
OF 1879 Pulaski was sent south. He de-
Tended Charleston against the assault Of the
British, and succeeded in driving the enemy
out of South Carolina. He rendered great
services during the siege of Savannah in
OCTOBER or the same year, and In
the assault of Oct. 9 commanded
the whole cavalry, both French and
American. While making a desperate
charge at the head Of a small body Of cav
airy and lancers he received a canister shot
in the thigh, which proved mortal wound.
He was conveyed aboard the United States
brig Wasp In the river, where he received
every attention from the French surgeons
The Wasp started to Charleston from Sa-
vannah, but was delayed several DAYS by
contrary winds. Pulaski died as the
vessel was leaving the mouth of
the Savannah river 1t was the
intention of the commander to carry the
body to Charleston. but its condition be-
came such that he was compelled TO give it
burial at sea. Funeral services were per-
formed, however, IN Charleston, upon the
arrival OF the vessel, which has given rise
to common belief that Pulaski was buried
in South Carolina. Congress voted monu-
ment to his memory, which was never
erected.
The beautiful monument which stands in
Monterey square, below the De Soto, is
fitting testimonial of the appreciation of the
citizens of Savannah of the disinterested
patriotism and devotion to liberty of the
noble foreigner. Pulaski was distinguished
soldier both Of Europe and America, and to
Savannah is due the credit of commemora-
ting his noble deeds
The letter in the possession of Capt. Purse
is probably the only evidence of what is
now part Of history. ,.-,.,.ru
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this we are confdent:Gen Polaskie cannot have
been spprised, as we are convinced a gentleman
OF his refined sentiment and feelings could not
thiak OF continuing at the head of any corps
the ofi1cers and men OF which are so universally
dissatisfied with his conduct and proceedings.
We have now. Sir. given you our sentiments
witoout disguise, and shall hereafter live in
hopes that the evils we have ompained Of will
be remedied, which will soon enable US to be in
situation to gather fresh laurels to decorate
the Temple Of Freedom.
Signed by Col. WHITE,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-03-28
AFTER THE CYNCHERS.

Attorney-General Rogers of Louisiana will
Proceed Against the Self-Appointed EI-
ecutioners of the Slcilians in New Or
leans IL He Can Get the Grand Jury to
Take Action In the Matter.
NEW ORLEANS. March 24.-Two in
dictments were returned by the grand
jury last night, supposedly against men
who were concerned in the bribery of
the jury which failed to convict the
murderers of Chief llennessy. Attorney
General Rogers will go before the grand
jury to-day, and will call a large num-
ber of witnesses who were present at
the preliminary meeting of the mob
around the Clay statue, and who saw
some of the scenes at the parish prison.
Il want to say" AttOrney~ieneral
Rogers said yesterday, that ! am not
in sympathy with that uprising. | re-
gard it as deplorable affair, and if in
dictments are returned ! mean to fight
to the bitter end. do not believe in
mob violence as means Of enforcing
the law. 1t may be true that the jury
in the Hennessy case was bribed, but
that does not justify the mob in assum-
ing the right to execute the law. am
in possession of enough evidence to
justify me in proceeding at once if l
,an get the grand jury to help me-"
The attorney generals proposed ac-
ton is regarded as a reflection on Gov.
Nichols position. The governor,
though he was in New Orleans the
day of the uprising, and has been here
ever since, has not once given voice to
his opinion about the lynching.