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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
TIE MACON AND ATLANTIC
LIKELY to Go Into the Hands Of a Re-
ceiVSr Again


The Macon and Atlantic railroad Will
probably 90 into the hands OF q receiver
again. W. B. Sparks Of Macon has made
petition to the court to that effect. His
petition says that the road is insolvent and
unable 70 proceed further and for the in
rerest Of all concerned it is necessary that
it again be placed in the hands Of re-
ceiver.
The road was discharged from the hands
OF receiver on July II on a petition repre-
sentIng that an understanding had been
reached by which all claims would be sat
tsfied and the road completed by a new sub
scription on the part of the bond
holders. It was believed there that par
ties interested in the Macon Construction
Company and the Macon and Atlantic rail-
way would advance money enough TO pay
off the debts of the former and complete
the railway. Part Of the debts were paid
and some work done, but they failed to
secure sufficient amount of funds TO carry
out the arrangement.
The Macon Telegraph says: This evil
IDENTIFY means that all hope of building the
Macon aud Atlantic under the old arrange~
ment has been abandoned and the road is
now to revert back as assets Of the Macon
Construction Company.
1.-THE mountaineering Of the stockholders Ia
Macon developed the fact that the project
was on Its last legs. and IL was made appar-
eDt then that these subscribers who were
able TO put up the money refused to do so,
and all further efforts in that direction were
useless. The end of this is seen in the petit
tion Saturday.
THE fact that the road is to be again
placed in the hands OF a receiver, however, is
not likely to disturSthe above element, from
the fact that it was evidently precipitated by
them. On the other hand, those stock
holders who were not able TO come in may
see in this the loss of all hope for their in
terest Ia the Macon and Atlantic.
The question now is, will the former
stockholders be willing TO lose what they
have already put in, and il not, do they
desire TO again manipulate the road minus
the weak stockholdersl If so. it is possible
for them TO again take the road from the
hands Of the receiver and be in it
alone. This, then, is considered
the future hope of the building of the
Macon and Atlantic road. Whether or not
any objections will be filed to the appoint
ment of receiver Is not known, but 1t Is
certain that many Macon stockholders
would see in this movement q relinquish-
ment OF all their interests In the Macon and
Atlantic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
VILLAGE OF DEPTFORD.
THE TOWN THAT GREW IN a NIGHT
AND WIPED our IN A DAY.

The Raging of the Settlement the Be-
ginning OF Litigation That is Likely
TO Occupy the Courts for some Time
to Come-Ths History of the Recsnt
Occupation of the site Of the Old
Town Near Fort Oglethorpe.
Several months ago the people of Savan-
nah were surprised by the announcements
through the MORNING NEWS. that a village
had sprung up in a night on the river front
OF Deptford plantation, and they were
equally astonfshed the next morning by
the news that the village had been swept
away, not only by food or tidal wave,
but by the hand Of man.
AT that time il was considered amusing,
and little attention has beeu given tho sub
1ect except by those directly interested. It
was, however, Of much more importance
than most persons imagined for IL was the
origin of law suit that has been pending
In the courts ever since.
Mr.. Henry McAlpin, father of Capt. ],
W. McAlpin. purchased four Of the original
Deptford wharf lots back in the '40s, and
tee title has never passed out of his heirs
who recently quietly took possession of the
four lots, two of which join Fort jackson,
now Fort Oglethorpe, on the east.
lucy erected houses on the lots, fenced
IN their properly and placed tenants
in possession and we're unmolested until the
owners OF Deptford realized what had been
done, when, with force Of men, and it was
claimed with threats and intimidations, the
tenants were compelled to abandon their
houses and fled to protect their lives. When
they returned their houses bad been COM
Plesely demolished and the fences torn
down.
MIR. McAlpin brought suits against the in
truders, and the case came on for trial be-
fore bench of magistrates. A technical
point was raised and was decided in favor Of
the defendants. Mr.. McAlpin took the case
to the superior court, where In due time it
was heard by Judge Falligant, who sus-
talned the decision of the magistrates.
Capt. McAlpin was not yet satisfied, and
appealed the case to the supreme court,
which decided that both Judge Falligant
and the magistrates were wrong in their
decisions, and ordered the case back to the
magistrates for new hearing.
In the next hearing the question Of title
cannot be brought up, but should Mr..
Nc Alpin prove that he was In possession
and was forcibly elected and has been
forclbly kept out Of possession. the law says
10 will be the duty of the sheriff TO put him
back into possession and the owners of
Deptford plantation would have to bring a
suit in eJectment against him, and in this
way test the title as to who had the best
right Of possession.
The case thus far has developed some in
teresting points and teens with many
technicalities and may be in the courts sew
eral years before 1t is finally determined,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
THE OEMLER OYSTER 90.
An Enterprise That Is One of Sevau-
nah's Leading Industries.

An Enterprise That Is One of Sevau
neh's Leading Industries.
This company, which has for some time
past occupied prominent place in the list
OF Savannah's future industries, has passed
that point and must now be called an inn
portant manufacturing enterprise. Its
works, which bave already been fully de-
scribed in the MORNING NEWS, are on Will
mington Island. They are fitted up with
the latest improved machinery and ap-
planes for canning oysters, and have a
capacity Of consuming or using 4, 900 bushels
per day. 1t at present employs force Of
seventy men aud women, among the latter a
number OF young ladies who do most Of the
work after the oysters leave the hands or
pals OF the men who take them out Of
their shells.
The plant required for this business ia
much more extensive and expensive than
those who have never seen 1t can imagine,
and In addition to the factory and ma
chinery necessary for its business the COM
pany has erected a store, dormitory and
a number Of cottages for their employees
The only drawback just now to bringing
the output Of the company to its fullest ca
pacity is the difficulty of obtaining oyster
openers. The most OF the men employed at
that work are colored, and they do not ap-
pear to appreciate that steady work is alb
solutely essential In carrying on a business
where every one engaged In 1t must be at
his post at all times. Even inexperienced
hands eau earn rs cents a day at oyster
opening, and experts make as much as 81.
1t is the desire of the company to double
its present force of oyster openers. and TO
that end it advertises to-day for more help.
1t will be seen that white men, with or
without families, can obtain immediate en-
ployment by applying to DR.. A. Oemler.
Those with families can find employment
for their wives and children as we'll as for
themselves at the oyster works The COM
pany also provides quarters for employees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
CITY BREVITIES.

The superior and United States courts
will convene to-day for the December
terms.
The Railroad Commission of Georgia
publishes elsewhere in this issue circular
No. 202.
The Georgia Historical Society will hold
its December meeting tonight. The mat
ter of establishing free day at the Telfair
Academy will come up.
Officer T. c. Murphy of the police force
has been mounted In place of Officer H. NJ
Morgan, who resigned last week Officer
Murphy is one Of the best policemen in the
city and he deserves the promotion.
The Cathedral choir is rapidly coming to
the front under the dictatorship of Prof.
Franz Hubner. The singing at high mass
Yesterday was exceptionally well rendered.
Prof. Hubner is reheersing the choir for
Christmas services. A new mass will be
sung that day, and he says 1t will be the
finest singing ever heard Ia the cathedral.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
TOURISTS COMING EARLY.
The Tide of Northern Travel Setting
In-Ihe Outlook

The Tide of Northern Travel Setting
1n-Ihe Outlook.
The Atlantic Coast Line officials report
travel south rapidly increasing. 1t is
already very heavy, and the trains going
south are crowded every day chiefly by
people who have winter places in Florida
and who go there to spend the entire sea-
son.
Those who are afraid to risk the rigors Of
a northern winter are also coming south in
considerable numbers
A good many sportsmen are coming, too
The society people do not begin to come down
until after the holidays, when. from about
the middle of January until the first of
March. there is regular exodus from the
northern cities southwark.
The tourist travel to Savannah has not
yet begun. The custom is usually to stop
over here for while on returning from
Florida. although large number will spend
the entire winter here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
An Important Feast OF the Catholic
Church Tomorrow

An important Fea5t or the Catholic
Church Tomorrow.
Tomorrow the feast of the Immaculate
Conception will be celebrated in the Roman
Catholic churches. 1t is one Of the most
important feasts In the church calendar
First mass will be celebrated in the cathedral
at $50 o'clock and st. Patrick's church at 6
o'clock, and the other services will be the
same as on Sunday, except that instead Of
vespers in the afternoon benediction OF the
blessed sacrament will follow the 10 80
O'Clock high mass.
The first account Of the celebration of
the feast was in Ills, when the Greek En-
peror Manuel Comnenus in a novella
mentions the feast Of the Blessed Virgins
conception as one to be observed by the
people on Dec. 8. Now it Is celebrated Dec.
$ England, it is said was the first among
the countries OF Western Europe to keep
this feast, and a council of London. held in
1928 attributes its Introduction to st.
Anselm, but an epistle Of the saint which
begins with a formal notice on the subject
is probably spurious.
From England the celebration seems to
have passed TO Normandy and then south to
Lyons. st. Bernard reproved the curious
Of that city for introducing a custom
which had not the sanction Of the Roman
church. st. Buonaventura, who died in
l274, mentions the customs of keeping the
feast, and says he does not dare either to
approve or disapprove it.
However, 1t is certain that the feast had
established itself In the calendar Of the
Roman church before the middle Of the
fourteenth century. Sixtus w., toward
the close Of the fifteenth century. sanctioned
an office and mass proper to
the day, for which, however,
new Office was substituted
by Plus V. Clement VIII. made the feast
greater double, Clement TX. added an
octave, Clement XII. made 1t holy day Of
obligation. and under Plus TX. the office
was again changed and the feast entitled
the immaculate Conception Of the Blessed
Virgin Mary The present pope, Leo
Kill, raised 1t to a double of the first
olaaa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
a BLAZE IN TIE SUBURBS.

A Frame house and It's Contents
Burned Yesterday Morning.
A frame dwelling on Montgomery street,
just south of Anderson, was burned yester~
day morning at 4:30 o'clock.
An alarm was turned In from box 65, at
Duffy and Montgomery streets, and although
the department responded in quick time,
the fire had such start that it was impos
sible to save the house. The flremen di-
rected their attention to saving adjoining
property, and it was only by hard work
that the fire was confined to the building
where it originated.
The house belonged to A. Kent, aud was
insured. 1t was occupied by s. d. Ryal.
the most of whose household furniture was
burned. The loss is about $500. The origin
Of the fire Is unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
CHRISTMAS DAY RACES.

A Big Gard of Events Arranged For
Thunderbolt Driving PARK
A. P. Doyle has arranged splendid card
of racing events for Christmas day at the
Thunderbolt driving park. There is to be
free for all trotting and pacing, 2:SS class
running half-mile heats, running three
quarter mile heats and S:l5 class trotting.
The purses are $500, $3.50, 500 and $50. The
2!S5 class published in Yesterdays MORN
ING News was an error. IL should have
read In the advertisement 2:3S.
Horses from other Georgia cities are ex-
pected to give the savannah stock brush
and the events will no doubt be Of highly
interesting character.
A special schedule will be run by the rail-
road.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
DENTISTRY FOR HORSES.
The Fire Horses Teeth to Be Treated
by an Expert.

The Fire Horses Teeth to Be Treated
by an Expert.
DIR. George A. Bowyer, veterinary dem
tist of Lexington. KY. is in the city to look
after and fl the teeth of the horses Of the
fire department. Veterinary dentistry Is a
new thing in Savannah. DR.. Bowyer says
1t is a modern science. Horses suffer, he
claims, as much with their teeth as human
beings and need similar attention. The OBJ
ject of veterinary dentistry is TO remove all
carious, Irregular and projecting teeth, and
bring them down TO level with their fell
lows so that mastication may he complete
Many horses, DR.. Bower said, die from
indigestion brought on by a failure TO chew
their food because of the suffering caused
by the use Of the teeth. Horses are as sem
sitive as men, and when their teeth worries
them they swallow the food rather than I'M
dergo the pain OF chewing it.
DR.. Bowyer will begin his operations on
the teeth Of the horses at fire headquarters
to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
To Elect Officers Tonight.

The Sangerbund Of the Savannah Brew
ing Company will meet tonight at Mrs.
Meitzler's place on Congress street to elect
officers. The temporary officers are: Presi-
dent, August Hausserman; vice president,
Richard Schroeder; secretary. Joseph He'll
urer, Emil Otto; committee on member
ship, Joseph Hellman, A. Amberg, D.
Baran, T. L. Fuchs and John Rathgelb,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
The Machinists, Ball.

The seconu annual ball of the international
Association of Mechinists will be held at
the Odd Fellows hall Dec. %. 1t will
doubtless eclipse any that has been given
by the association. Prof. Leon with his
corps Of musicians will furnish the music.
Under the management Of the gentlemanly
and courteous committee the affair cannot
be other than successful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
TIE LATE MRS. MIRIAM COHEN.

Her Funeral to take Place From the
Family Residence This Afternoon.
The funeral OF Mrs. Miriam Cohen, relict
of the late Solomon Cohen, will. take place
from her late residence. No. 1874 Liberty
street, at O'Clock this afternoon.
The announcement yesterday morning
of Mrs. Cohen's death brought sadness
to many hearts. She was identified
with many of Savannah's charities
and was for years president Of
the Savannah Female Orphan Asylum.
Her life was beautiful example of Chris
tian character.
Mrs. Cohen was a Savannahian only by
adoption. She was born 10 Philadelphia in
1908 and came here after her marriage OF
her three daughters only one, Mrs. James
T. Dent survives her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
a Quiet Day for the Police.

Yesterday was the dullest Sunday in Do
lice circles for many years. There wasn't
an arrest from 10 O'Clock Saturday night
until 1:30 o'clock this morning. Mayor Nc
Donough's enforcement of the Sunday law
is showing its good results In a decidedly
effective way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07

That B. II. Levy & Bro. had sold all their
$40 suits, $40 overcoats and 81 IS pants.
Well, if Levy's supply was limited to the
quantity ordinarily held by some houses
they might have sold out a dozen times but
as their supply is limited only by the de-
mand they have lots yet. and the biggest
values ever offered in Savannah I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
Fine Music at st. John q.

The new choir Of st. Johns church was
heard for the first time yesterday. The
singers, as announced in yesterdays
MORNING News, were Mrs. Schreiner.
soprano: Mrs. Reilly, alto; Mr.. W, F.
Blois, bass, and Mr. W. B. Ford. tenor, with
Mr.. George Il. Thompson, organist and
choir-master. Schilling's Te Deum was
beautifully rendered at the morning service
The offertory, "There is Green Hill Far
Away" was sung by Mrs. Schreiner. The
organ playing by Mr.. Thompson was a
feature Of the service. st. Johns Is to be
congratulated upon its new choir.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
The LinRenfelser Case.

The decision OF Hon. A. H MacDonell,
master in the case of Lingenfelser ct al. VS..
Muller, will probably be filed in the supe-
rior court to-day. This is the case wherein
a daughter sued her mother for portion of
an estate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
Again,

We replenished our line OF $40 overcoats
and $40 suits with a new consignment re-
ceived by to-day's steamer. aud can con-
sistently say that for good value they excel
anything we ever offered heretofore. Re-
member that we don't offer you q $40 suit
or $40 overcoat for $40 in every case
You will have to pay from Sl2 to S15
for similar goods elsewhere. Give us q
call and do it quick, in order TO get choice.
Respectfully, B. H. LEVY & Bro.
I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
$40 For An Overc

$40 For An Overcoat
Worth S15. Did you ever hear of anything
so sbsurd2 Yet B. H. Levy g. Bro. are SELL
ing them every day.--Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
Somebodv Said

II you go out early in the morning, you may
catch rheumatism; Salvation OIL cures i'd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
Levr,a Great Lsnders.

Plenty of them still on hand and such
values as no house but that of B. II. Levy
& Bro. can and will give.
$40 overcoats,
$40 suits,
81 IS pants.
Nothing but visit and personal inspec-
ton will demonstrate the extraordinary bio
bargains that We offer in above goods.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
ANYTHING Needad

By gentlemen, from half hose to silk
neck wrap or a night shirt, at LaTar's.
Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07

THE Lady Mayoress" Of London, as Mrs.
Evans is called, was chambermaid in a country
hotel in Kent when she married the present
lord mayor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07

"Who said Hoods SarsaparilIap Thou
sands of people, who know it to be the best
blood purifier and tonic medicine.-Ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
Ten Dollar Suits

At LEWIS are like finding roll Of money
in the street. The biggest bargains ever
seen in this town. Lots left-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07

Abbott's East India Corn Paint cures all
Corns, Warts and Bunions.--Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07
Selling out

Two lines of warm underwear, cheap, at
LaFars.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07

Notice.
Our store will be kept open until o O'Clock
p. m. during the present month.
5@gu@
49, >>cI%-.AaalaS<zzus
I'D.
So 66 for Pants

So 65 for Pants
Is nothing. Splendid pants, too; have sold
many pair just like them for "a. B. FL.
Levy & Bro. give you more for your money
than you can get anytUhere else.-Ad.
$3.50 90 Trunk of Silver.
Have you seen
That valuable
Trunk of solid
Silverware in
Sternberg's Window
1t will be given
Atcag TO somebody.
Is IT YoUi-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07

Inc GAYS OF colds and DR.. Bulls Cough Sy.
Sup are at hand. Price rs cents bottle. I'D.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-07

DR.. Holmes was deeply learned and
highly cultured man. He was great
student ard had travelled extensively in
America. Europe and in the Holy Land.
Some years ago he gave series of delight
full illustrated lectures upon the holy Land,
which have always been remembered with
pleasure by those VITO were fortunate
enough to listen to them. Dr. Holmes was
not q great preacher ia an oratorical sense,
but he had Oh earnest. sincere and
charming address which always made a
lasting impression Gu his hearers. He
stood high IN the Daptiet church, and was
widely known. FOR years he had been
moderator OF Sunbury Baptist Association.
He was trustee OF tbs Mercer University.
DR.. Holmes also took an active part IL the
Ministerial Association Of Savannah, hav-
ing been secretary for two years The asso-
citation will meet to-day at IL o'clock at the
rooms of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
clan to take appropriate action. At the
same time the ministers will arrange for
attending the funeral and taking part in tho
services
The deacons of the church will act as pail
bearers tor their late pastor.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-06
Scenes of Beauty.

Have you made up your mind that
you can afford to take week or two
this summer from business, and go
somewhere for a pleasure trip! If you
have, don't wait till the last of July
or the middle of August, when the
summer heats have taken all of the
energy out of you. June is the month
for pleasure in travelling. Where are
you going! 70 the East! Did you
ever try a trip along the upper Missis.
sippi-from st. Paul to Rock Island.
No! Then you have missed one of
the most enjoyable journeys possible!
Nowhere on our continent is more
charming scenery-nowhere is the
country richer in historical associa.
tions. "The Burlington runs close
beside the river from st. Paul to
Rock Island, and is contestably the
scenic line of the Northwest.
For tickets and information call on
your local agent, or write to W. J. C.
Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent G. b. & n.
r. r.. st. Paul, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-06

Herman Enterprise: It is proposed
by the business men of Herman that
their customers shall be able to ship
their next falls crop to the Mime
apolis or Duluth markets without
paying cent for handling charges.
They will have free warehouse, in
charge of Il competent and honest man
who will ship whatever grain is
brought to him, without charge, and
it is expected that the farmers will
thus be benefited from to Is cents
per bushel in the price of their wheat.
No wiser or more sensible plan could
be undertaken by any town, and 1t is
hoped that nothing will prevent its
adoption.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-06
Sudden Death of w. II. Smith.

Died in this city, Sunday, May Sd,
1891, William III. Smith, aged % years.
The deceased was ut work late as 5
o'clock Saturday afternoon and died
Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. He
had been suffering from the grip, but
the immediate cause of his death was
acute pneumonia. He had been in
poor health for the past few years.
but still attended to his duties most
of the time. He leaves u wife, father
and mother, two brothers and two
sisters to mourn his untimely death.
The funeral took place from the
Methodist church Monday Afternoon
and was largely attended.