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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
RAIL AND oRossTIE.

A joint rate sheet of passenger tariffs has
just been issued by the authority Of Assist
ant Commissioner NJ. Slaughter of the
southern Passenger Association, at Atlanta,
Tor the use of tbs various ticket agencies of
the roads interested. This is the first Joint
sheet ever in use by the South Carolina rail-
way, the Richmond and DaavilIe system,
Atlantic Coast Line. Charleston and Sa-
yannah railroad and the Charleston,
Sumter and Northern, which are affected
by 1t.
There are number of rumors afioat with
regard to the Macon railroads, chiefly the
Georgia Southern and Florida. ami the
Macon and Atlantic and the Macon and
Dublin. 1t is reported and generally
believed that the Georgia Southern
and Florida railroad, which has
proven a remarkably profitable
investment, will be transferred from the
control of the Macon Construction Com
pany, which built the road and has been
running it since. The Macon Construction
Company is now building two other roads,
the Macon and Atlantic and the Macon and
birmingham. 1t is said that the stock
holders OF the Georgia Southern
and Florida have called for
the transfer Of the road to the
stockholders because part Of Its income was
being applied to the construction of the
other two roads. Such a change would
make the Georgia Southern and Florida
an independent road. IL is also reported
that Capt. w. g. Raoul. formerly presi-
dent OF the Central railroad and now presi-
dent Of the Mexican National railway will be
made president and manager Of the Georgia
Southern and Florida. Mai. T. D. Kline,
general manager of the Mexican National
railway, is also mentioned in the
same connection. 1t Is also re-
ported in Macon that the Macon
Construction Company has purchased
the Macon and Dublin road, which threat
ened to rival the Macon and Atlantic. The
officials of the Macoc and Dublin say, how
ever, that their line will soon be completed
to Macon. The Macon Telegraph says Of the
Macon and Birmingham: arrangements
are being made TO put on a regular passen-
ger schedule between Macon and LAGRANGE
within a week. The delay in finishing the
road to that point was caused by the diff
Guilty of getting enough rails. It is likely
that, after reaching Lagrange, the Macon
and Birmingham railroad will be allowed
to rest until spring or summer, when it will
be pushed on to Birmingham"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
COx's TURN NEXT.

The Schooner Oliver Pecker Libeled
and it's Captain Arrested.
The suit of William Cox against Capt.
Hall of the schooner Oliver Pecker took on
a new phase yesterday when the vessel was
attached and libeled, and Capt Hall was
arrested by United States marshal.
Although the captain and the entire
crew had been subpRnaed by
the sheriff Of the city court to appear
this morning Capt, Hall made arrange
ments to sail at 8 o'clock yesterday morning.
Cox was taken from jail shortly before that
hour by deputy United States marshal,
and was delivered on board the vessel.
While Capt. Hall was making his plans w.
X. Lesken, ESQ.,, attorney for Cox, was by
no means idle. He had Justice
Naughtin tissue an attachment against the
Pecker for Cox's wages, and in the midst of
the sailing arrangements Detective Henry
Wetherhorn appeared and levied on the
vessel. The tug was lying near by in readi-
| ness to pull the schooner out, but of course
| left as soon as Detective Wetherhorn took
charge of affairS
Cox then went to his attorneys Office for
| advice as to his course, and was instructed
to go back to his ship, which he did. At 4
o'clock he came ashore again. and under in
structions of his counsel went before Com
1liSolOuoI 0lAAespio dIu SWOIo Oub u uDel
against Capt. Hall for assault on the high
| seas, and placed his damage at 1000. An
order of arrest was Immediately issued, and
the same deputy United States marshal
who arrested Cox on Monday took Capt
Hall into custody. Capt. Joseph A. Roberts.
however, stood surety for Capt. Hall in the
| sum of 81 900 to appear for trial on Feb 3
Abram Minis, ESQ.,, is counsel for Capt
Hall.
The $4,000 damage suit of Cox against
Capt. Hall for false arrest and imprison-
ment will be tried before Judge Harden
and special jury this morning at 10
o'clock. The case will no doubt attract a
large number Of people, as Mr.. Leaken pro-
poses to prove that the United States Mar
| shall violated the constitution of the United
States in placing Cox In jail without due
| process of law.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
LOCAL PERSONAL.

George w. Peacock of Tennille is at the
Pulaski.
w. M. Foy of Manassas is guest of the
Screven.
]. III. Denton of Denton is at the
Scre7en.
D. A. McCollum of BsIknap Is at the
Marshall.
w. L. Wood of Guyton Is guest Of the
Marshall.
w. B. Francis of Davisborois stopping at
the Pulaski
B. Holmes of Hawkinsville is stopping at
the Marshall.
A. C. Won Grindell of Albany is a guest
of the De Soto.
A. K. Alderman of Atlanta is registered
at the De Soto.
H. F. Pringle of Henderson, KY. is regis
tered at the De Soto.
w. R. Lswton of Brighton, s. c., is a
guest Of the Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs R. E. Hall of Bailey are
stopping at the Screven.
DIR. B. P. Oliveros Is very Ill with an
attack of acute bronchitis.
Rev. s. P. Hughes of Williamsport, Pa,
is stopping at the De Soto.
w. M. Peterson and Q. r. Peterson of
Verbena are guests of the Pulaski.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. l. Malone and Miss
Minnie Kent OF Charleston are stopping at
the De Soto.
Miss Nordlinger of Washington, D. c., is
spending the winter with Mrs. Is. Fl. Levy.
on Taylor street.
DIR. J. A. w. Wegefarth received a tele-
gram yesterday announcing the sudden
death OF his father in Baltimore. DIR. Wege.
tarth left last night TO attend the funeral.
Mr.. Theodore Moves is the vice president
OF the German Friendly Society. He has
occupied that position for twenty-five years.
HIS name was not correctly given in the
report OF the annual election officers Of
OF that ancient and honorable society, and
In which he was reelected.
Intelligence was received In Savannah
OF the death of Mrs. c. G. Abercrombie of
Montgomery. sister of Mrs. Cecil Gabbett,
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gabbett left for Montgomery last
night Mrs. Gsbbett had just returned from
visit to her sister, who had been Ill some
| time
Rev. A. ID. Wynn, who has been very Ill
| at the home of his daughter in Columbus
for over two weeks. has convalesced sufi-
| GENTLY to be able to travel, and is now at
Townsville, his new charge. His illness
| was caused by violent attack of cold, it'll
symptoms of pneumonia, and was very
severe. That he is on the road to recovery
| will be good news to his many friends ii,
Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
AT TIE COURTS.
Gossip Picked Up Hero and There In
the Court Rooms.

the Court Rooms.
Robert johnson {colored) was tried by a
jury yesterday in the city court on charge
Of carrying concealed weapons, and ac-
quilted.
Sam Castillo (coloredl was fined s25 and
costs, or two months In Jail, yesterday by
Judge Harden for cruelty to animals. This
Is the first prosecution by the Society for
the Prevention of Crueikytu Animals.
A remitter Of the supreme court affirming
the decision of the lower court in the case
of Nathaniel j. Bryan VS.. the Savannah
Street and Rural Resort Railroad Company
was fled in the city court yesterday. This
Is the case where Bryan was awarded 81, 900
damages by jury for being assaulted and
beaten by employees Of the road in the COM
pany's stables. the railroad company de-
INJURED to the verdict, and appealed with
the above result.
Theodore A. Seyboth, subject of the
Emperor of Germany; Albert Marks, q SUBJ
Ject Of the Emperor of Austria, and Michael
8. Hausur, a subject Of the King of Sweden
and Norway, were yesterday naturalized in
the city court and are now full dedged
American citizens.
w. H. Eskidor, William Rumler and
Cord Wendslksn, subjects of the Emperor
OF Germany, were made citizens of the
United States yesterday by Judge Fall
| CANT III the superior court.
A jury In the superior court yesterday
returned q verdict in favor of Wood g. Co.
| against Frank p. Lee for $500, with inter-
| est from June 8, 1886. The suit was on a
breach OF warranty about some turpensine
lands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
1.-THE Wife. "

1.-THE Wife, will be at the thsater the rest
Of the week, opening tonight and given at
to-morrow's matinee and night. The play
has been seen here before, and was a great
success. THE Wife's" strong taking quail
ties arise from the fact that the dramatic
interest which touches the heart is we'll in
terspersed with comedy OF light and
pleasing order. There has been a great de-
mand for seats, which predicts a big au-
dience to greet Mr.. Frohman's company.
The Charleston Nelos and Courier said
OF Wednesday nights performance in
Charleston: THE best thing to say about 1t
is perhaps TO advise all the young unmar-
ried ladies, all the married ladies and their
sons and daughters, all the young men and
their wives and their old and young sons
and daughters to attend the matinee for
their collective and several benefit. Ovid's
art of love is terribly in the shade when
compared with the lessons in that finest of
all arts as they are taught and practiced In
this admirable play. The blending of love
in the lighter vein and Ia the pathetic vein
is skillfully done by the authors, and there Is
the charm of reality and nature in all of the
scenes. The cast is competent In fact, 1t Is
not often that one sees play in which there
is so much merit in so many different char
actersn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
HFFEOTs OF THE GRIP.
The Railroads Have Difficulty in Hand
ling Their Trains


ling Their Trains.
Savannah seems to be suffering less from
the grip than most cities. Although there
are more cases in the city than there were
at any time during the prevalence of the
disease year ago, II is of a milder form,
and It's effects are not so widespread.
The railroads feel the effects of the
disease most. The Savannah, Florida and
Western has had considerable difficulty in
handling its trains. and for the last two or
three days the transportation department
has had to press into service every extra
man to fill the vacancies in train crews.
Engineers, hremen, conductors and switch
men are attacked aud are compelled to lay off
frequently few hours before their train is
to go out. necessitating the keeping of an
extra force OF men in reserve.
At the Central railroad the eff sct has not
been SO perceptible. A good many train
men have suffered during the past two
weeks and lost a dav or two each, but not
enough have been sick at any one time to
interfere with the regular service of trains
or to cause any Inconvenience.
At the shops only few men have laid off
on account of the grip. Train Dispatcher
Mckee said that more telegraph operators
along the line had been attacked than any
other class of employees, and considerable
inconvenience has resulted therefrom. The
attacks hardly ever lasted more than a day
or two, though.
The grip does not seem to be very severe.
seldom combining the person attacked more
than two days to the bed, but it is several
days, and sometimes weeks. before the
patient completely RECEIVERS from the effects
of the attack.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
Sale of Lots az Maldrir,.

The dinner accommodation train yester-
day carried quite crowd TO Meldrin, the
new town at the junction of the Central
and the Savannah and Western railways.
Bidding on the sale for lots began within q
minute or two after the arrival of tile train.
There was only about an hour to devote to
business before the homeward bound train
would De along, and Mr.. Alex. Fawcett, who
acted as auctioneer, was kept very busy
while the sale lasted. Twenty lots we're sold
at prices ranging from SIS TO $3.50. This
was the first sale of the kind since last sea-
son, and the interest taken in it and the
prices paid indicate that there will be an
active demand for real estate this year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
NINE. MEHRrENs' RECITAL.
a Brilliant and Fashionable Event
The Performances.

@he
Il is seldom that so cultured and fashion
able an audience as that which attended
NINE. Mehrtens' piano recital last night is
seen in the theater. Almost every seat was
taken, and there we're people in the audi
ence vino are seen there only on rare occa-
sions. In fact, 1t was just suen an audi
ence as an artist delights b appear before.
Mime. Mehrtens was given an enthusiastic
welcome. IL was her first appearance in
concert since her graduation from the
Royal Conservatory of Leipzig, where she
spent three and half years under the best
German masters, and her success was COM
plete. In the six selections which she
played from Chopin, Reinecke, Rubiustein,
Rolf Weber and Liszt, each was played
from memory, aud with the touch Of a
master hand. Her appearance was greeted
with an enthusiastic round Of applause aud
at the conclusion Of her first number,
the Grand Polonaiss, from Chopin, with
orchestral accompaniment, she was the
recipient Of a number of bouquets and
beautiful baskets Of flowers A feature
of Mime. Me8rtens' playing is her unas-
Stunning manner and u lack OF any thing
like ostentation.
The programme Of the recital opened with
the Dance Macabre by Saint-Saens, a double
duet arranged for two pianos, by Misses
Ashley, Bryan, Platshek and Einstein. 1t
was followed by the duet for baritone and
tenor, Flow Gently, Deva,n by Messrs.
Rebarer and Blois. Then came
Mime. Mehrtens' performance, Chopin's
Grand Polonaise, with an accompaniment of
twelve pieces from Cobb's orchestra, under
the direction Of Prof. Mehrtens. The
number following it was the aria "Trum-
peter Of Sackingen" by Mr. Blois. Mime.
Mehrtens concluded the first part Of the
programme with a nocturne and ballad by
her instructor in Leipzig, Carl Reinecke,
and which she played IN his honor.
The second part Of the programme opened
with a sonata for piano aud violin from
Niels Gade by Mime. Mehrtens and Mr..
James Douglass The selection was given
with excellent effect, and in response TO the
applause and the demand for a repetition
Nine. Mshrtens aud Mr.. Douglass played
cavatina from Rolf.
The second number was a 'serensde by
Pease and Florian song by GODDARD, by Mr..
Rebarer.
Nine. Mehrtens followed with baracole
by Rubinstein and gavotte by Rolf, and
concluded the recital with the Polacca
brilliante by Weber List, with orchestral
accompaniment
The recital throughout was CLASSICAL and
the players and singers were given unstinted
applause There was a demand for the
repetition Of nearly every selection, which
in most instances was complied with.
Both Prof. and Mime. Mehrtens are to
be congratulated upon the success OF the
entertainment. 1t was given under the
management OF Messrs Davis Bros, and
financially as well as artistcally it ex-
ceeded the expectations Of both ito managers
and patrons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
CITY BREVIrIHS.

A meeting of the creditors of Davis Bros.
will be held at the firms place of business
ct 4 o'clock this afternoon TO consider a
proposition from the firm relative to its re-
Stunning business.
j. H. Wallis Of Sullivan, Ind, writes to
Postmaster Doyle that the lost Bible which
the MORNING News announced that Mr..
Wallis had had in his possession since 1854
and was anxious to return it to the owner
has been restored to Mrs j. w. Green, nee
Virginia Skipwith, in Augusta. Mr.. Wallis
thanks the MORNING News for its an
nounement.
Another case of smallpox was discovered
yesterday by Health Officer Drummer. 1t is
that of little 2-year-old girl, daughter OF
Mrs. Grubb. on the north side of Br0ughton
street, between Barnard and LETTERS N. A
yellow flag was hung out. and guards were
placed around the house to prevent any one
from leaving or entering. DR.. Ulmer is
improving, as is Mrs. Wilkinson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
OARS FOR TIE SOUTH BOUND.

One Hundred Construction Cars Re-
ceived Here Up to Date.
An installment CT flat cars for the South
Bound railroad arrived in Savannah yester-
day afternoon via the Central railroad.
About 100 have been received here for the
South Bound up to date. They are built
by the Ohio Falls Car Company of
Jacksonville, Ind, and are of medium size,
their weight being 20, 500 pounds and ca
pacity 10000 pounds. They are brought
here for ''siugling" in the Central railroad
yard, being transported double, two to-
gether, one on top of the other. From here
they are taken back up to the junction of
the South Bound with the Central railroad
at Clifton, four miles out. They are used
at present in the construction of the South
Bound
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
STORER-MURPHY.
a Brilliant Wedding Takes Place at
the Cathedral.

a Brilliant Wedding Takes Place at
the Cathedral.
The Cathedral was the scene of brilliant
O'Clock. Mr.. Frank w. Storer was united
in the bonds of matrimouy to Miss Julia
Murphy. Rev. W. A. McCarty performed
the ceremony. The attendants were Mr..
William j. Harty, Jr. and Miss Mamie
Reynolds and Miss Maggie Leacy. The
ushers were MIR, Robert Reid and Mr.. Will
iem Lynch.
The sanctuary was decorated with plants
and palms, prettily set of with forty-two
candles. Prof. Leo w. Mehrtens presided at
the organ, and as the bridal party entered
the church he rendered Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march. The ushers led the way, fol-
lowed by the grooms best man, Mr.. W. J.
Harty, Jr., and Miss Mamie Reynolds,
sister. Of the bride. The groom and Miss
Maggie Leacy came next, and the bride,
leaning on the arm of her stepfather,
Samuel ]. Reynolds, followed. When the
party reached the altar railing Justice Rey-
Dolds gave the bride away, and after few
words of advice on the sacredness of the
marriage tie, Father MCCARTHY pronounced
the words which bound two hearts together
for the journey through life
The bride was attired in q China silk
court train dress, trimmed with ostrich
feathers, and instead of a wreath wore a
pompadour of similar feathers, from which
hung a full length veil. She carried a
bouquet of white rosebuds, tied by flowing
white silk ribbon. Her ornaments were
diamonds. Both bridesmaids wore China
silk dresses. trimmed with pink and blue
feathers. The groom and his attendants
were attired in black Prince Albert suits
At the conclusion Of the cere nony the
party marched out to Taunhauser's bridal
march. and repaired TO the residence of the
brides parents, at No. As Bryan street, where
a reception was held. A large party at
tended the reception, among them Mayor
Sohwarz and several captains of foreign
vessels. After an elaborate wedding sup
per MIR. and Mrs. Storer left amid a
shower of rice for short trip TO Jackson
vile, St Augustine and other points in
Florida. The happy couple were the re-
cipents Of many handsome presents.
The groom Is chief clerk In the Office of
the purchasing agent of the Plant system,
and one of Savannah's most popular young
mon. The bride is quite handsome, accom-
plished and a great favorite among her
large circle of acquaintance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
United States Commissil
WILL OPEN SATURDAY,

The New and Attractive Resort of
Levan 81 basch.
Levan & Basch will open their new wine
and sample room, the Screven House Bar,
on Bull street, at O'Clock Saturday, when
asumptuous repast will be set and the public
are invited to call This elegant establish
ment is undoubtedly the finest in the city of
Savannah. The fixtures are made of Geor-
gia curly pine, and were manufactured by
Bacon & Son. The decorations, which are
excellent in design and finish, are by Wes-
colt OF this city; the glass and silverware is
furnished by Thos. West & Co. The plumb
ing ana cutglass chandeliers by John Nic-
olson the draperies by Lindsay & Morgan,
and the art productions by Topaz Every.
body Is invited to visit the Screven new
bar on Saturday.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
THE MISSION SERVICES.

Father Powers Sermon on Indiffer-
entism in Religion.
Father Powers preached to between seven
and eight hundred people last night at ST.
Patrick's church. The subject of his dis
cussion was, us One Religion as Good as
Another2 or, Indifferentism. Father Pow
ers claimed that Christ instituted the
Catholic church, and therefore it I'M
questionably is the true religion. He said
that there could be but one fold and one
Shepherd, and drew many comparisons to
substantiate his CLAIM, Thare was a Iarc,o
number of non-Catholics in the audience,
who listened attentively to the preacher.
The subject for to-night's sermon will be
1.-THE Mercy of God" which will be
preached by Father McKiniry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
AN ENGINEERS EYEsIaHr.
It Makes a Dead Calf Look to Him
Like Dead Man,

The boys at the Central railroad have a
good joke on one of the engineers. The
other night, as No. 80 was coming down
about 10 O'Clock, the engineer saw lying be-
side the track at the 32-mile post, two miles
beyond Guyton, what he took to be the body
of dead man. When he reached Guyton
he telegraphed the information to head
quarters here of passing dead man at the
thirty-two mile post, aud then proceeded to
arouse the citizens Of Guyton. A party of
Guytonians started for the place TO bring
the BODY in and identify 1t il possible.
After going two miles in the dark, on reach
Ing the mile post the party discovered not a
dead man, but a dead calf stretched out be-
side the track The Guytonians were badly
sold and it will be long time before the
engineer hears the last Of it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-16
THE FLOWER OF THE FAMILY"
The Jennings Make q Hit in Bakers
Three act Comedy.

/ me f4euluGB make y 6lL IN 0dk6T .
Three-Act Comedy.
Tie Fleming Dramatic Association gave
q complimentary benefit last night to St
/ Mary's Orphans Home, at Masonic temple,
before packed house. The association
presented W. II. Bakers three-act comedy
''Tbe Flower of the Family" with the fol-
lowing cast.
| Abner Rowland, a merchant John II. Heagerty
Oscer LOring, his ward ........J James ~ Ennis
Tom Howland, his nephew. ......W J. Stafford
Policy Newcomb. an insurance agent.
spicer sponord, clerk in an insurance
Mrs. Gordoa Rowland. widow Mss a. Fleming
Alice Rowland. her daughter 49,. Miss NJ. Blake
Lima Rowland, Abners adopted daughter,
.-.- -... -...........-.....M Miss A. Griffin
The play was a very suitable one 10 the
amateurs, aud they did justice to the
writer's comedy, rejecting credit on the
cast as well as the manager, hr. William
Fleming, who for several years has devoted
much time TO the advancement of the asso-
citation.
John Heagerty as "Abner HowlandH was
good and received much applause.
James NJ. Ennis made hit az "Oscar
Loring," as did also w. J. Stafford In the
role Of tom Rowland"
John Heagerty, as "Policy Newcomb,n
the insurance agent. deserves more than
passing mention. MIR. Heagerty has talents
which, if developed. will guarantee him a
place of no small pretensions on the profess
sional stage.
Thomas +. Mentally as "Spicer Spoffordn
took the house by storm. He is quite q
comedian, and he kept the audience in roars
OF laughter. Miss Annie Fleming as "Mrs.
Gordon Rowland" Miss Maria Blake as
Alice Rowland" and Miss Annie Griffin
as Lima Rowland" took their characters
well, and deserved the applause that was
accorded them. Miss Blake is quite hand
some, and her charming manner captivates
an audience and holds its attention.
At the close Of the performances the hall
was cleared for dancing, which was kept up
until late hour
The net proceeds of the entertainment
will go to st. Mary's home, a charitable
institution which shelters over forty moth
erless female children. The home for the
past few years has not been in the bast of
financial circumstances, and the sisters in
charge highly appreciate the efforts Of the
Flemings in its behalf.