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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-19
THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1891.

boats, and he fell overheard. II
was rumored that he was an escaped
con let, but nothing was known about
him.
Capt. Thomas W. Martin. prominent
citizen OF Anderson county, was stricken
with paralysis while Attending a meeting Of
the stockholders Of TIE Mechanics and
Farmers bank Wednesday. He did not know
anything was tbs matter until he at
tempted to put his hands in his pocket, and
found that he was unable TO move them.
and that he could not get up from the
chair. He was taken 20 a hotel. and at Last
accounts was resting easily.
The Columbia officials who started the
centennial ball rolling in council are indig-
nart over a report seat out from Charles
ton stating that the wording Of the resOlu
tons was such as 70 exclude state officials or
Tillman supporters from participating in
the centennial exercises. Alderman Fisher,
vino presented tina resolutions, pronouuces
il a sensational fabri cation, and says such a
thing was never Thought OF. On the con-
trRry, everybody in the state without
regard TO politics or color Is invited to come
and participate. The centennial move Is
meeting with high favor, and Mayor No
Master will announce his committee in o
few days
A special from Spartanburg dated Jan.
10 says: Somewhat of sensation was Gre
ated here on Saturday night by ths sudden
dtsappearalce Of J. Shannon McCreight,
formerly reporter for the Daily Herald,
Of this city. McCreight is q young man
who came from Win1sboro, s. c., some
months ago. He is related TO some of the
best families in the city, and was q general
favorite with the girls. Some weeks ago be
began paying attention TO a young lady Of
considerable means and many personal
charms. 1t was generally thought his atten-
tions were received with favor, ana that
his engagement would soon be announced.
He began leading a fast life, contracted
debts recklessly in view Of the supposed
marriage, succeeded in eluding suspicion OF
crookedness. Late Saturday it was found
that he was making preparations to leave
the city. and, as he had collected money
for the Herald which had not been turned
over, the manager detained him for awhile.
He stated that he was only going
to Greensboro, n. c., where be
would be married TO the young
lady, who was visiting there, and would re-
turn and square up accounts on Tuesday.
He was allowed to do so, after making
partial settlement, and has not since been
heard from. The evidence now shows that
he had no hope OF marrying, as the young
lady had left to avoid his persistent atten-
TONS AT Greensboro he tried to force her
to morry him. threatening to kill her and
himself. He left on the threat Of exposure,
saving he would 60 to Memphis, Tenn. He
left debts in THE city TO the amount Of s40O
or $780,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-19

"Do not have your favors too expensive.
Right-minded people do not care 70 incur
the obligation attendant on a handsome
present made N this way. Besides, It is in
bstter taste not q be too lavish, no matter
how much money you have. There are
many acceptable and inexpensive gifts that
make pretty favOrs; broad sasnss, for in
stance, tied in a loose, effective bow. or
wreaths of artificial flowers, such as roses,
buttercupS and daisies. A very pretty favor
is made Of a long shepherds crook, painted
in white enamel, with gilded ends and tied
with blue ribbons. Fans are always appro-
pirate and welcome. Later IN the season,
when the ladies are thiaking Of spring tot
lets, trimmed Leghorn hats 90 well with the
sheperd's crook.
For men the choice is more difficult.
Small silver articles are very good, as are
also leather novelties, small photograh
frames and riding crops. It is only pick
and choose. You should, however, bear In
mind that in cotillion favors are scalps and
the successful and popular dancers like to
display their trophies. So it is a good idea
TO have ribbons with pins attached to each
article.
when properly managed, energetically
led, not overcrowded, the cotillion is the
most delightful of entertainments But
everything depends on your leader. If he
is cool-headsd, indefatigable, posses a tenn
per that cannot be ruffled. your german
viii be asuccess. Otherwise il will be
dismal failure. Even the costliest and most
beautiful favors are no compensation for
poor leading or disagreeable leader"
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

The river steamer recently purchased by
w. S. Monteith has besn sunk at CRANKY
landing, on the Congaree, and sold under
water for a nominal sum.
AT Orangeburg, Wednesday, trial of the
case against Milledge l.. Herlong, fer the
killing of Capt. Frank NJ. Wannamaker, in
October last, was postponed till tne next
term of court.
Caleb Kraft, a burly negro ex-convict,
few nights since, securing three sets of
harness, has been captured by the police
with the harness in his possession.
Two coaches of the passenger train on
the Port Royal and Augusta railway were
derailed near Brunson on Tuesday. No
damage was done TO any person. The two
coaches were badly injured. The accident
was caused by the breaking of rail.
Miss Mooney, young daughter Of one
OF the officers Of the Richland Kaolin Com
pany, was appointed postmaster at Kill
receiving her appointment mail bag and
contents were stolen from her office. 1t
has not yet been recovered.
The large stable of Alderman II, q. Gil.
reath of Greenville was burned early
Wednesday morning, together with most of
the contents, which vera verv valuable
The loss is s.. 900, and there is no insurance.
"A tenement mouse was partially destroyed.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Brunson was considerably excited
Wednesday night by the burning of the
gin house of J. c. Hines. The fire con-
sumed the gin and press, a los of hay, a
bale of seed cotton and lot or cotton seed.
The total value OF the property burned was
about 81, 600. The less is said to be Insured
The fire was of incendisry origin
Sunday night the house occupied by the
Rev. Jacob A. Huffman, about three miles
from Graham, was burned. The Rev. Mr..
Huffman and family escaped with their
lives and most Of their goods. The house
and plantation that it was ON had recently
been bought from Mrs l.. A. Martin by
Capt. K. Sueadman of Graham. He had
no insurance, and the loss is about 5000
A stranger, who gave his name as John
Gresn, was drowned in the dam on Saluda
river, at Pelzer, Wednesday. He was at
work on the dam, when his feet became
entangled IN the ropes connected with the
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GEORGIA THRIFT.

A new boat for the Merchants and Plant
ers' line is rapidly being constructed at
Columbus and will be launched as soon as
there is sufficient water in the river. 1t is
stated that the new steamer will be christi
oned the Queen City.
Columbus has received 67,S77 bales Of
cotton to date, against 81 ,052 bales to same
date last year, showing decrease in receipts
OF / ,075 bales. The receipts by rail are 303
bales short, and by wagon 2, $50 bales short,
while the receipts by river show an increase
OF ,525 bales.
Greenville Vtndicdtor: A very inteli-
gent citizen of the town says a large supply
OF water, supply amply sufficient to put
out such fire as burned up half the town
last week, can be brought from the Harris
branch beyond the residence of Mrs. VIM
bish for 81 500. II so, let's have the water
by all means. The 81 500 would have been
worth $l0,0 900 last week.
A new own to be known as Odessa is be-
ing rapidly built up near William T. Flor
ence and l.. M. Thompson in the Seventh
district Of Merriwether county on the
Macon ard Birmingham railroad. The
town is four miles from Mountyille and
nine miles from Harris city, and has good
territory from which to draw a prosperous
business. A postofflce will be established
there at an early date.
Elherton Star. On Monday last, the sam
pies from l 400 bales of cotton were spread
out in the sample room of Messrs. Swift,
Wilcox & Braswell, and the cotton offered
for sale On Tuesday 1850 bales were sold
in one lot by Swift. Wilcox & Braswell to
Mr.. p. s. Baker. who represents Sanders s.
Orr, of Charlotte N. @. Besides this lot,
Mr.. Baker bought seventy other bales on
the same day, making a total Of ], 100 bales.
Mr.. Bakers purchases for the day amounted
to SAT, 900, for which amount he drew on his
house, Mr.. Baker wired his house of his
purchase, who, in turn, made a sale of the
same lot of cotton in Liverpool, England,
on the same day, before bale had been
moved from the warehouse in Elberton.
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Compagnle Generale Transatlantique
French Line to Hayre,

PETWEEN New York and Havre, from pier
~ No. a. N. R., foot of Morton street Tfav-
elers by this line avoid both transit by English
railway and the discomfort of crossing the
thecompany's dock at Havre direct for Paris
on arrival OF steamers. Baggage checked at
New York through to Paris ~
La NOnMANDlE, COLLIER, SATURDAY, Jan.
IL 1890 A, NJ.
LA BOURGoGNE, FRANGEUIL. SATURDAY.
Jan. "a, BAN.
LA BRET me. De JoussEL1N, SATURDAY
Jan 81, at S:s0AM NJ.
PRICE OF PASSAGE 0ncluding winel:
TO HAVRE-First Cabin. from $50 to 800,
accord ng % location; Second Cabin 500: Steer
age from New York to Havre S26; Steerage
rom New York TO Paris, SEQ; including wine,
bedding and utensils.
A. FORGET, General Agent, Bowling Green,
foot OF Broadway, New York
,,- Or X W. HUNT, ESQ.,, 20 Bull street, MEssRs
WILDER & CO., 126 Bay street, Savannah
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battalion Of cavalry called the First bat.
talon Of Georgia, composed Of three com
panies, aud one indepsadea company OF
cavalry commanded by Capt John u.
Clark OF Augusta. Two batteries OF ar
tillery, Chatham artillery, commanded by
Can't. j. r. Wheaton OF Savannah. aud
Atlanta artillery, Commanded by Capt.
George Forbes Of Atlanta.
The trial Of the Whitehead brothers,
charged with shooting q. Ware from am
bush last May, was ended a. Watkinsville
Friday night, with tue conviction Of jesse
J. Whitehead, the principal charged with
C committing the dnstardly deed. The trial
had been in progress the entire week, and
the jury rendered a verdict OF guilty at 9
O'Clock, after being out three hours. Judge
Hutchins sentenced whitehall TO the peni-
Tertiary for ten years. When the. judge
flnis1et RAISING sentence Whitehead jumped
out Of the court house and made a wild
da 81 fo- liberty. Sheriff OVERLY fired one
shot at the fugitive and started in pursuit.
with Whitehead a few yard l. the
lead. In turning corner at the Jail, White
head stepped in a gully and fell 70 the
ground. The sheriff was on him IN an in
slant, and he was again a prsO err. When
caught Whitehead said: II am an innocent
man, but bsfore God | had rather die
than 90 back 20 that Jail. | wish the bullet
you fired at me had penetrated my BRAIN"
Ia few minutes he was behind the bars
aud quiet was again restored. Charles
Whitehead, jim Streetman and Bob
Griffith lcDlored), accessories to the crime,
will be tried al the regular January term
OF court, the fourth Monday in this month.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-19

Train 500 leaves Savannah Monday. wednes-
day and Friday
Train sol leaves New York Monday, wednes-
day and Friday.
Train No. "a stops at Green Pond
Train No, 7S stops only at Montieth, Hardee-
vile. Ridgeland, Coosawhatchie, Green Pond,
Ravens
Trains Nos. Is, le, IS AMI Sc stop at all sta
tons
For tickets, Pullman car reservations and
other information apply to J. B. OlIVEROS,
Ticket Agent. 22 Bull street. and at Depot
E. P. MCSwINE /, Gen. Pass. Agent.
G. S. CAD 5DEN SUPERINTENDENT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-19
Plant Steamship Line.

TRI-wEEKLY.
Tampa, Key West and Havana.
SOUTH-BOUND.
Lv Port Tampa Mon, Thur. and Sat. 10 P n.
Ar Key West Tues. Fri. and Sun. at Pm
Ar Havana Wed, Sat. and Mon, 6 Ak.
NORTH BOUND.
Lv Havana Mon, Wed. and Sat. at 1890 P n
Iv Key West Mon, Wed. and Sat at SPIN
Ar Port Tampa Tues. Thurs and Sun p NJ
Connecting at Port Tampa with West Indian
Fast Mail train to and from Northern and East
ern cities. For stateroom accommodations an
ply to City Ticket ONCE s., f. & w. Ry, Jack
sonville, or Agent Plant Steamship Line Tampa,
WILBUR MCCOY. G. F. md T A
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RIMS SAVANNNAI
TINE 9ra
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Merchants and Miners Transportation Con- y
For Baltimore

THE STEAMSHIPS Of this company are ap-
i pointed to sail from Savannah for Balti-
more as follows-stahdard time.
WIN. CRANE, Capt ENos FOSTER, WEDNES-
DAY, Jan. 81, at $3.50 P. II.
D. H. MILLER, Capt. @. W. B LLups, SATUR-
DAY, Jan. "a, at $50 A. NJ
WILLIAM LAWRENCE, Capt. NJ. W. Snow,
WEDNESDAY, Jan. -, 8 A. N.
And from Baltimore every Tuesday and
Friday at p NJ.
Through bills of lading given TO all points
West, all the manufacturing towns in New
England, and TO ports of the United Kingdom
and the Continent.
w. e. GUERARD, Agent,
% Bay street,
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Charleston and Savannah Railroad.
Schedule in Effect Jan,19, 1891.

TRAINS leave and arrive at Savannah by
i Standard time, which is SO minutes slower
than city time
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

Last evening, Madeley chapel (South
Wilmingtop) was the scene OF one OF
the most delightful events ever wit
messed ip this place. The many friends
Of Rev. J. Dunbracool had been plan
Ming for some time TO give him sur
prise.
The pews were removed from the
church and the audience room was
beautifully decorated with flowers.
That Bro. Dunbracco might have a
complete surprise, the pastor, Rev. e.
Q. Atkins had given notice that there
would be reunion of the classes that
night
At the time appointed for the public
meeting Mr.. Dunbracco In company
with his pastor entered the church
and his evident surprise was enjoyed
by all present. The first half hour was
spent socially. Then the pastor con-
Quoted Mr.. Dunbraeco to the front OF
the church, and called those present
to order. When silence was obtained
the doors were opened md the entire
officials entered bearing In their midst
"a handsome chair 10 century oak,
beautifully embelished, which MIR,
Atkins presented as o testimonial OF
love and respect Of his many friends.
Following this, he was presented
with a purse OF money, and a beauti-
full plate, cup and saucer. the latter a
present from Mrs. Estlng. Brother
nbracco responded in an effective
speech, and all Joined In singing, "All
Hail the Power OF Jesus Name" then
followed a half hour OF religious SER
vice. AT half past nine O'Clock all
were invited to bountiful repast.
Thus closed a very pleasant even
ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14
uhanr. in n. . o. Time Table.

Commencing Sunday, November IS,
the Baltimore and Ohio r. II. Co. will
make number OF changes in its time
table. The most important are as fol-
lows East.bound New York express
trains, from ITO a. m. to TIT q. M, T.
As a. m. to Z 40 a. M, 2.45 p. m. to $50
p. M, IA p. m. 10 7.39 p. M, 1i.25 p.
IN. to 10.55 p. m. Philadelphia express
trains, ITO a. m. to TIT a. M, TAB a.
m. to 7.40 q. m. 8 40 a. m. to $50 q. M,
2.45 p. m. to 2.50 p. m, 7.41 p. m. to
7.80 p. M, l1.25 p. m. to 1885 p. IN.
West-bound. for Baltimore and
Washington, 4.56 a. m. to Asa p. M,
500 p. m. to 4.40 p. M, 6.21 p. m. to
6.24 D. m, 7.55 p. m. to 1857 p. m. For
Pittsburg and Chicago from 5.07 p. III.
to 4.40 p. IN. For Cincinnati and st.
Louis from 7.55 p. m. to 7.57 p. m.
The Landenberg branch trains run as
usual with the exception that the 2.55
p. m. train is dropped on Sunday and
the 500 p. m. train will leave at 4,40
D. m.
The 1924 limited express (3l) min
utes to Philadelphia will stop at Della
ware avenue station.
Trains from Market street station
are changed as follows: For Philadel-
phia and Chester, 725 a. m. to 7.24 q.
m, 8. 10 a. III. to S.25 q. m.
The p. m. train will not make con.
nection FOR Newark and Baltimore.
On Sunday the 2.45 p. m. train Is
dropped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

Since tho German government has
removed the duties ON American pork
and beef sent to that country, there
has has boon a great Increase In the ex-
ports. One of tho most prominent en-
gagged In this business Is NJ. Schlag6r
OF this city, who was interviewed by
reporter Of the REPtBtIoAN yesterday
afternoon.
In answer to the reporters question
Mr.. Schlager said that he has been en-
gagged in sending pork and beef to
Germany ever since the prohibitory
duty has been removed, and that his
orders are increasing every week. He
IL now sending an average of 400 bar
rels each week, and Is having 100, 900
pounds of salted beef put up for ex-
portation. Yesterday no received an
order for 10000 pounds OF meat to be
forwarded as soon as possible.
This meat will be consigned to a
dealer named Ithlasen in Breslow, and
will be sent to Prussia and Bavaria.
Mr.. Schlager is anxious to make ar
engagements to secure the meat In this
city, but thus far has been unable to
obtain sufficient to fill his orders.
which average about 500 a week, and
was compelled to go to Philadelphia to
secure it.
Mr.. Schlager has o large and con.
stantly increasing business in this city,
but said to the reporter that he would
be glad II he had nothing beyond his
exporting business to attend %. He
is an enterprlsing citizen and q &C
ahead man, who, II he has the proper
encouragement from the meat pack
ers OF this city, will bring thousands
OF dollars into their hands.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14
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EDWIN C. SUTTON,

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Contractor for Electric Light Wiz
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Testing ana splicing OF Submarine
Cables. Orders from II distance utten-
ded to promptly
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

The funeral OF the veteran william
Mcguire, who died on Thursday morn.
ing, will take place at Q o'clock to-
morrow afternoon from his late resi-
dence Third and Poplar streets, and
will be in charge Of Smyth Post. No. 1,
G. A. R.. OF which he has been a MEM
Der for the past four years. The de-
ceased was one OF the first to respond
when President Lincoln issued his call
for troops, and served until after Lee
surrended at Appomatox. He parti-
cipated In twenty-seven battles, and
was once wounded with a bullet in
his right leg. All members of the G..
A. r. are requested to attend the fu-
neral, and show their respect for their
late comrade. Smyth Post will meet
at the headquarters, Third and King
streets, at o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

The colored people OF the city are
making preparations for Jubilan6
celebration OF Emancipation Day,
which OCCURS in next January, The
celebration is TO be held in the A. UNI.
z. Church, French street, between
Eighth and Ninth. large meeting of
representative colored people was held
last night in the hall ut No ri Ship
10y street, at which Thomas Bird, Dan'l
l.. Hamilton and VIM, L. Grlnnage
were appointed a committee to collect
money to defray the expenses OF the
celebration.
II Is the intention of the committee
to get the Rev. j. t. Price. d. ID ,Presi-
dent OF the Livingston College, sails
bury, N, g., to deliver the address of
the occasion and tho Hon. Frederick
Douglass will also he invited. mass
meeting ofcolored citizens will DO held
next Thursday evening in the A. U. Nj.
Church to still farther advance the Oh
iect, which will he addressed ty Revs.
AlessrS. Cook, Lee, Parker, Moore and
Purncll, a general attendance OF col.
ored people ls req uested.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

EoR RENT TWO Two-SToRY
u brick dwellings, six rooms and
ternth street. Apply to W. II. BERG kh
ll9 French street. nlt'9bh
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

The revival at Asbury has been In
progress for six weeks. During that
time 116 persons have professed faith
in Christ. A great work is yet to be
done, and the outlook is hopeful.
Next week promises TO be the greatest
week of the meeting. No gentleman
ought to miss the mems meeting to DO
held tomorrow at half past three o.
clock. These meetings are peculiar,
but greater services have never been
held In Wilmington. Old men said
the meeting last Sunday afternoon was
the greatest they had ever seen. The
pastor, Rev. John d. o. Hanna, will be
in charge, and he and his male menu
bers want all men to come. They will
give all visitors a cordial welcome.
Tomorrow at least 1000 men are wan
ted. Call around to the church, and
see what you think of meeting with
men only In 1t. Those who have not
been attending church lately will be
most welcome.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

Stidham, the auctloneer. sold for II.
l.. Roberts, near Village Green, Pa, on
Friday, forty head OF fresh cows and
springers, at prices ranging from SS5
to s66 making an average for the en-.
tire number of ei4 so. The bidding
was quite spirited as only two hours
were oecnpied in the sale only three
minutes for each COW. From the above,
cows appear to he In demand. We are
informed that at the sale OF Mr. Bald
win at Booths Corner, Pa, on Monday,
II COW sold for SSg, being u higher
figure than has been reached for some-
time, but Of course she was good
looking ono, and! highly recommended.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

The barn OF Geo. d. Medill, situated
In Pencader Hundred, about one mile
south of Newark, was DESTROYED by fire
last Wednesday evening with all lis
contents, consisting Of 20 tons OF hay,
a lot OF straw and other articles. Mr..
Medill was in Newark at the time, but
neighbors FASTENED to the scene aud
assisted In saving the horses and cat
tie as well as other articles. the burn
ing Of Il stack of straw from which the
flames extended to the barn, hay ing
attracted their attention and led TO
giving tho alarm. The barn wis in
sured in the Chester County Mutual
for So, 800, and 81. 100 on the contents.
1t is supposed that the fire was Of in
cendlary origin. ....
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

Last evening P. q. O., Harry F,
William J. Forrest, T. @. q, Horace g.
Rettew, P. O., Thomas 4. Moreland,
P, O., ]. H. Davis, and s. K, N. Per.
con, proceeded to Newark, 70 attend
starti1g { castle q k. &. 4. lie meet.
ing was well attended and after some
talk on the Order. 4S gentlemen
signed the application and decided to
Institute lodge on Friday week. A
short time was then passed In singing
by II, r. Yollmer, ]. II. Davis and
several OF the new members OF New,
ark. The visitors let for home well
pleased with their success. The new
castle expects to have between .60.and
rs members by the night Of institu-
ton.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-11-14

Judge Ball conducted this mornings
session OF Municipal Court as usual,
and disposed of the following cases.
James Cannon and Edward O'Donnell
were each fined 81 and costs for being
drunk.
Henry Hyland, who "has been there
before" has been sentenced to pay %
and costs, OF serve 20 days on the stone
pile for drunkenness.
l.. Ray McNatt respf ctable labor
ing colored boy, WAS charged
with committing an assault and bat
terry on the aged ianitorl OF Ezion NJ.
L. Church. AS the defense was not
conclusive, the accused was discharg-
ed.