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and other household effects and requisites and to sell
them to our patrons
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
THE REASON OF IT.

Capt. Purse Explains Why Savannah
ians Are Hospitsble Entertainers.
While in Atlanta the other day Capt.
Purse. chairman OF the committee which
had charge of the entertainment of the leg
islarure during its recent visit to Savannah,
told this story to Mr.. o. c. Turner who was
one of the legislative party, and who related
it to the gossiper of the Atlanta Herald
Mr.. Turner and Capt Purse
were taking drive about Atlanta.
Mr.. Turner asked his guest what made Sa-
Yanpahians so hospitable. Capt Purse re-
piled: I'm glad you asked me that quss-
ton. About 100 years ago there lived in
Savannah a wealthy merchant whose name
was William Castor. He was genial and
liberal fellow, and everybody loved him.
No one ever came to the city who was
worthy OF being entertained who did not
town. He spent his life in welcoming
strangers to the city and in
doing all in his power to make them hap
py while within our gates. AT his death, be-
ing greatly beloved by his fellowmen, they
naturally desired to commemorate his
name, and 80 they built receiving tomb
at the entrance to Bopaventure cemetery,
where resi- the ashes of his generous soul
That tomb is used to this day for the rscep-
ton of the bodies OF visitors who die there,
and will be taken to their homes for final
intermeut. Thus in death, as in life, he
coDtint es TO entertain strangers. So, you
see, that SavanniahIaus, in endeavoring to
emulate the example set by their big
hearted felow-citizen, cannot be other
wise than hospitable."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
THE WAY THEY DO IN TREvEs.

Some Methods of Its Legislators Ger
tainly Unique Ones.
Mr.. c. B. Warrand was, before coming to
this country, a resident of Treves, Germany.
\ short distance from Treves is the little
town of Bitburg aud Mr.. Warrand tells
story, related by the burgomaster of Bit
burg, concerning the acts Of the town
council, which are striking examples of
legislation.
A barber named Schwartzer was new
member and one of the most active in the
council. His legislative genius at once
solved three important questions which had
been bothering the council for some time.
The village church had been whitewashed
by order OF the council, and, as tho longest
ladder only reached as far as the caves of the
building, it left the steeple untouched, and,
being Of a very dark hue, it looked ugly.
No ladder long enough to reach the steeple
could be made, no steeple jack could be
found for love or money. Alderman
Schwartzer made the proposition that the
marshal have twenty-five barrels of white
wash prepared, and when this was done the
fire alarm bell was to be rung. and as soon
as the engine responded to pour the white
wash into it aud squirt it On the steeple
from all sides. This was unanimously oar
ried and executed, and the steeple was
WhitewaShed.
hlOO hO" O0hOAbSo hthA Docu oIeCtcQ
within the last twenty years, and the
growth Of the city demanded another we'll.
A we'll lox10, 40 feet deep, bad been dug
at an expense Of 10 thaers. The only bid
the council had was an offer to cart away
the dirt for so thelers This was exorbitant;
besides the city treasury could not stand the
drain. Again, Alderman Schwartzer came
to the rescue. II it cost 10 thalers TO dig a
well 10x10; to dig another hole 20x20 for
20 thalers, and throw the dirt Of both IN it,
AS it is twice the size of the well, il will
bold, think, the quantity of dirt. Carried
without dissenting vote.
The town of Bltburg had a cross road
about mile before reaching the town. 1t
is true two signs, with hand painted,
indicated which was the way to Bitburg.
Still complaint was made that the town
lost a great deal of trade, as people who
could not read would keep on the straight
road. Alderman Schwartzer solved this
problem also. A sign was TO be painted in
very large letters with the following in
scription:
Those who cannot read will just keep to
the right hand road for Bitburg. No dis
senting vote and the thanks of his honor
the burgomaster, and the council Of Bit
burg were rendered to Alderman Schwartz
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
REMOVING AN OBS raUorIoN.
The Governms ant Improving the
Abandoned Postoffics Site.

The Governm snt Improving the
Abandoned Postof1cs Site.
The work Of clearing away the debris
preparatory to setting back to the street line
the unsightly board fence which has in
closed the government property at Abercorn
and York streets and has been an OBJ
struction TO travel by its having BEEN built
nearly a quarter OF the way across both
streets, was begun yesterday. The fence
will be set back inside the original sidewalks
The rank weeds and grass which had
grown nearly TO the top of the fence have
been cut and will be hauled off, and the
property will be put in a sanitary condition,
The MORNING News has called attention
several times to the condition of the place,
with view to securing it's improvement.
The customs authorities, the cus,odiaus of
the property, through Deputy Collector
Porter, looked into the matter, aud an ap-
preparation was obtained TO put the lots in
proper condition.
Tho streets adjoining the property,
through bad drainage caused by damming
up Of the outlets to the sewer traps, need
filling In. When this has been done by the
city and the sidewalks have bsen repaired,
what has been an obstruction and a
nuisance ever since work on the public
building, which it was intended to erect
there ceased, will have been removed.
The government has not intimated what
it proposes to do with the property, but it
is likely that 1t will be put on the market as
soon as the Guards property has been tax ell
possession of. The lots cost the government
$S5, 900, and between $4,000 and SIS 900
was spent In building the foundations for
the postotfice and in other improve ments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
A Bird's-sye View of Savannah.

Mr.. Augustus Koch has just published a
very handsome bird's-eye view of Norfolk,
Va. It is a complete map of the city and
suburbs, and the various water courses
and improvements. This handsome litho-
graph was produced by the photographic de-
partment Of the MORNING NEWS. In mem
tioning the fact the Norfolk Landmark
says editorially:
"The production Of the splendid litho-
graph referred to here. of the bird's-eye
view of the city of Norfolk and vicinity, is
overwhelming testimony of the fact that
our people need not go to the northern
cities for such work as this. as they have
been doing almost uniformly. 1t is about
time that it should be recognized that we
are able 10 do our own work, aud to those
who have had the notion that it is neces-
sary, IN order to get maps, Autographs,
etc, well executed, we need only to saw:
Look at the production here mentioned,
and for the future inquire around home be-
fore sending your money away"
MIR. Koch will shortly publish bird's-eye
view Of Savannah, and it cannot be over
estimated as a valuable advertising me-
dunn. A canvass will be made at once in
the interest of the production.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
a UNIQUE TRIAL.
An Ignorant Magistrates Idea ofTres-
pass.

An Ignorant Magistrates Idea Of Tr9e-
pass.
The ignorance both of law and the
English language on the part Of one Of
Chatham cOuuty's magistrates, who proudly
writes the letters ~. P" after his name on
every legal ''dokyment" which he prepares
in his judicial capacity, was we'll illustrated
in Justice Russelrs court yesterday after
noon in the trial Of the case OF the state
VS.. Seymcre Hill and Heoter Brown, two
colored constables Of Justice Mcleod
Kings court.
Richard Adams, a colored magistrate,
issued warrants, based upon unsignad affi-
davits. against the two negro officers, charg-
ing them with tires pass"
Emanda Glend swore out the warrants.
The one against Brown was couched in
the following language: "For that the said
'Ceamon' Hills walk over me in my he'd,
and turn over my bed and everything there
in." 1t was signed "Marda Glend, with
the usual TX" between the two names, but
the words "her MARK were missing.
Browns warrant read as follows: "For
that the said Hector Brown came to my
| house, step over me in the door, went in my
bedroom and turn up everything therein"
This warrant was signed by ''Emanda
| Glend." And the formalities above men
toned were also missing. The name Of
| Lymus dreen, ADAMS valiant CONSTABLE,
was first inserted in Browns warrant as the
defendant, but the learned justice, realiz-
ing his mistake scratched it out and put
Browns name in its stead. The warrants
were both dated the "Fust day Of Sep
temer."
Morrison and Hartridge appeared for the
state ard Dominiok A. O'Byrne, ESQ.,, rep
resented the defendants Mr.. Morrison SAID
as there was no affidavit sworn to, there
could be no trial; but the defendants coun-
sci wanted hearing and so q hearing was
had.
Justice Russell decided that trespass could
not be committed by stepping over a per-
son in doorway aud turning bed upside
down, and accordingly dismissed the case.
Judge O'Byrne sailed into Adams in the
most approved fashion, and told his clients
that they ought TO be disfranch.ssd when
they elected such a Learned ignoramusn to
fill the high office of @ magistrate OF
Chatham county. He said the case ought
to be brought TO the attention Of the grand
jury and Adams disqualified.
The trial created much amusement, and
the big crowd of colored people who came
to hear the case went back b the Seventh
| district with a deprecated opinion of the
| Judicial ability Of Magistrate Adama
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
TALKS WITH PIANO BuYRps
No. 8.


After an experience Of nearly t,,.n.
years II handling the pianos made bv ivy
Mathushek Piano ManufacturIng C,t oy ths
Of New Haven, Conn. we arc pren oripsny
say that they take the palm for 'c goD.- 70
popularity. It's friends are stanch e eeaaelal
tnuslastic, and there is always solid So en'
ton to US in selling one Of these iI ra,la
ments. in'5ru-
The reason for the popularity - !.
Mathushek is not far to seek. No 'us
made has more perfect care besto Yea p ,I
each detail of its construction. Fver,,,Ih l'oa
that sKll, money and good managemert ooSs
90 IS done TO make the Mathushek as so iaa
satisfactory and endtesSlu durabLe o. IN
sible. The Mathushek compan,y h a. pos
mense capital, one Of the most nerfsc, t iul'
tories in the world, and makes e1,ey1 r iac.
Or ats piano Except the ipo7u keps 5,; 1T
its DUN tCGtIS. It is one of the vor,, INN
existing factories which makes evary1 rev
of Its piano actions part
Add 20 the above that it is the ovyro- -,
several valuable patented imp-ovene',.M'
not found in any other instrument and nm. ,nA
VIII easily see why this piano has No ! ~,
perior IN point OF solldlty, finish and gem
eral average high excellence. s'u'
The immense facilities possessed h., 4,
Mathushek company for making ejI W.. Is
parts OF its pianos in great QUANTITIES. or u'
aDleS 1t 10 cave money in construction IT.
consequence of this is that We are ahla 1.'
offer this instrument at a somewhat I 49, W
price than other first-class instruments ' we,
this fact Is great element in its ponnla,G au4
Many remarkable stories are told IN
gard 20 the wonderful durability ~ Sc
Mathushek, but none more marvelore .hoe
a case which came within our own ayo ,lSl
ence,, and for the truth of aohich IRE ep caL
rouch. NC Gun
About twelve years ago q Matbr.h.,.
piano, ON its way to a customer. was SnaA
off Fernandina, Fla. After being in 'u .t4
water several days it was raised and as ~
appeared solid, was sent us for insnsct;s.'
On examination it was found that tbs oHi.
damage done was the partial destruction :.
the very delicate action with it's fine snrin..
and felt hammers and the rusting n t'' 80
strings. We sent for new action cla.saS
up the case, put on new strings. and bo.
piano has ever since been Ia active and ss ts.
factory use, and is good for years of service
YET. vi ''Os
Could any better illustration be askad ~
the careful and honest construction Of a
piano: VI
remember, this was genuine Mstbu.
shek piano, made by the Mathushek piano
Manufacturing Company Of New Haven
Conn, whose general southern agency il
and has been for nineteen years
LUDDEN g BATES SOUTHERN Nrs,c
HOUSE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
Shakers of All Creeas and Kinds

Are to be found in every locality visited by
chills aud fever The very animals exhibit in
such plague-festered regions symptoms of the
dire infection. If experience has proved in the
domain of medicine anything conclusively, it is
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will not only
eradicate from the system every vestige of the
masma- born complaint, bat elfectually defend
residents and temporary sojourners in malaria
scourged localities against it. There is a gen.
eral consensus of opinion among medical men,
no less than in the minds of the public, on this
point. Not only on this continent, but 10 the
tropics, where malarial complaints assume
their most virulent type, this incompatible
medicinal safeguard is uuiveI sally used and
esteemed. Dyspepsia, biliousness constipation
debility aud kidney troubles are all thoroughly
remediable by the Bitters.-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
is charged with crime the judge should not
presume him guilty.
A PLEA For oRaANIEATION.

-
presume him guilty.
PLEA FOR ORGANIZATION.
factions speak louder than words" con-
tinued Mr.. Morgan, land l am glad TO see
the liquor dealers SO thoroughly organized,
because without organization nothing can
be accomplished When you are con-
fronted by inimical state legislation in
Atlanta and inimical legislation
in Savannah it is time to organize for pro-
lection and to act. | am in hearty sympathy
with the liquor dealers, because know they
are not opposed to the law, but simply de.
mand its impartial enforcement 80 that
when a liquor dealer goes into court
charged with an offense he shall be held
innocent until he is proven guilty. and not
because as II Iuor dealer he must be pre-
sumed guilty without evidence"
Mr.. Morgan closed his speech by stating
that as the liquor traffic is business which
the law recognizes as legitimate, and profits
by 1t, must be given protection.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
After the speeches were concluded Charles
Levan offered the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, A mistaken impression has got
abroad through the misstatements of q certain
daily newspaper that the Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation OF Savannah was or is engaged in a war;
fare against the mayor and police authorities
of this city, because of the enforcement of the
Sunday closing ordinance: and,
WHEREAS. This association has, during its en-
tire existence, impressed upon it's members its
desire for them to conform to all laws and ordi
nances and will continue to do so in the future;
and,
WHEREAS, It's members have, as they contend,
duly observed all laws aud ordinances govern
ing their business, and intend to continue to Oh
serve the same; therefore,
Be IL res ,iVed, That the Liquor Dealers Asso-
citation of Savannah desires to place itself on
record as being fully determined to obey all
laws regulating the liquor business.
And be it further resolved, That we wish it
publicly understood that we are engaged in no
warfare against the constituted authorities be-
cause of enforcement of said laws and ord-
nances; but, on the contrary, shall continue as
heretofore to impress upon our members
The wisdom and propriety of con-
Quoting their business In accordance with law
now used by police authorities In tempting
liquor dealers TO violate the law.
And be 10 further resolved, That we respect
fully submit for the consideration of those
charged with the admiuistra alton OF the city
law that due care should be exercised on the
part OF the police authorities lest witnesses
and testimony of very questionable
cent men, aud that II is one thing to employ
detectives to discover crime already commit
ted, but quite different thing to employ paid
agents TO induce people to commit crime. No
good citizen will sanction such a practice,
which can only be compared to o remedy worse
than the disease.
On motion of Herman Winter, the
Liquor Dealers Association returned thanks
to Messrs. Richards, Nor au and Chisholm
for their presence and speeches, and the
meeting adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
RAIL AND CROssTIa.

After sew eral conferences between the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas officials and
employees the following schedule of wages
has been adopted: Passenger trains-con-
ductor5 1925; baggagemen SOS; brakemen
1856. and porters $40 per mouth conductors
215 cents; brakemen lilo cents, and porters
4 cent per mile for running special pas
senger trains, pay trains and excursion
trains, IT'S miles to constitute day.
The railroad commissioners of Oregon
have discouraged railway construction in
that young state by issuing tariff sheets
which are said to reduce grain rates IS per
cent. over the Union Pacific lines in Oregon,
and about Is per cent. over the Northern
Pacific lines. They had already reduced
Southern Pacific rates very heavily. 1t Is
stated that all these companies will contest
in the courts the right OF the state to thus
reduce their earnings
The question why is ''limited train" so
called. has been propounded by a
Agent George Fl. Daniels of the New York
Central, who replies as follows: First, 1t is
limited as to it's time. Second, 1t is limited
as to the number of cars and weight of
train. Third, it is limited as TO the class
of cars. Fourth, il is limitad as to the num-
Der and class OF passengers permitted
transportation thereon. This last limit is
adopted so that every passenger may have
ample accommodation and not be crowded or
interfered with by other passengers. The
fact that an additional fare is charged on a
limited train and, further, that nothing but
tirst-class tickets are accepted for passage,
tends to limit the class of travel which is
carried.
The English board of trade returns show
that in 1890 only one passenger out of every
As, 10000 was killed from causes beyond his
own control. The year was an exception
ally favorable one so far as regards the
number of train accidents. The total num-
Der Of passenger journeys. exclusive of
journeys by season ticket holders,
was 81, 744, 046. or 40 $50 ,973 more than in
the previous year. Calculated on these fig
ures the proportion Of passengers killed and
injured during the year from all causes
was one in 6,930.034 killed and one In 600, $40
injured. The number of employees killed
and injured was large. In coupling 16 were
killed and 324 injured; in other shunting
operations 1l3 were killed and 1924
injured; by being caught between
cars p were killed and 80 injured;
by falling between trains and platforms
IL were killed and IA injured; while at work
on permanent way aud sidings 81 were
killed and 10Y injured, and while walking
or standing on the line 152 were killed aud
PAS were injured. The report shows that
although there has been an increase in the
number OF employees killed aud injured in
the past year over the previous term of four
years. yet upon the whole there has been a
considerable decrease during the years 1874
to 1890 in the proportion killed and injured
to the number employed and that in the face
of the large increase in the length of the
line and the enormous increase of traffic.
Ladies, ladies, don't suffer with head
ache-Bradycrotine will cure you.-Ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
LOCAL PERSONA AL.

E. L. Sears of Sears Bros, merchants Of
Dade City, Fla, is in the city for the first
time.
Miss Annie Hazelton has returned home
after visit OF three weeks with relatives
in Macon.
Hon. ]. E. Grady Of Apalachicola, Fla,
passed through the city yesterday on his
way home from the north.
Clavins Phillips returned from the north
yesterday morning after his summer outing
His family is still north and will not return
until later in the fall.
J. D. Murphy and family have gone
north. While away, Mr.. Murphy will visit
the leading piano and organ manufacturers
in the interest OF the Ludden g. Bates
Southern Music House. which he so ably
represents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
FIRsr NIGaT AT THE THE ATaR.

An Overlooking House Witnesses the
Initial Performance OF the season.
The theatrical season opened last night
with vim. "McCarthy's Mishaps" made
no mistake in making the date, nor did the
over whelming and enthusiastic audience
think for q moment about the weather. For
three hours il was entertained to the salts
faction and delight of all.
The farce, "Kaock- About Musical Com
ely" is familiar to the theater-goers Of this
city, and Barney Ferguson and his corps of
talented comedians have always received
hearty and financial welcome at their hands.
No fault was ever found with the innocent
and hilarious fun which amused the audi
ences for two seasons past, and it seemed
that no improvement could be made; but
the pleasant and artistic additions that have
been introduced this season make this the
most amusing and enjoyable comedy that
can possibly be put on the stage.
The audience applauded from the first
scene until the curtain dropped. Ferguson
furnished fun FIR every one as usual Cor
mau stood the rough treatment like a man
and made it pleasant for everybody but
himself. The straight parts were we'll
ployed. Miss Gertrude Fost was excslleut
as "Jemima Primrose and her singing,
acting and dancing we're very creditable.
LIS Do w AGC sAStSls, ATebu liIlDOFLdtlOLS from
the Theatre Royal. in their duos for cornet
and violin. so charmed the great crowd that
the ladies were compelled TO recognize, at
least, six encores They made a decided
hit. The dancing Of Master Rich ard Fer
guson was wonderful for a child SO young.
The male quartette sang the familiar
songs Of two seasons and were loudly ap-
plauded. The neat song aud dance OF
four pretty maideus drew forth the en-
thusiastic appreciation of the audience. The
browning feature OF the evening was the
magnificent performances of Miss Margue-
oontortion dancer. who took the house by
storm at every presentation OF her splendid
specialties. Altogether, "McCarthy's Mis-
haps" was success financially and artist
callY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
Miss Mamie Ross,ter Dead.

Miss Mamie Rossiter, only daughter of
Mr. and Mrs P. Rossiter. died last night at
IL o'clock at her parents residence. No. 20
Houston street. after an illness of only five
days, from congestion of the brain. Miss
Rossiter was 10 years old. and was q most
popular young miss. The news of her death
will be a painful surprise to her many
friends few of whom knew that she was
sariouslv i'll
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
For Over Fifty Years

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used for over fifty years by million
OF mothers for their children while teetking
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays all pain, cures WIND
collie and is the best remedy for Diarrhoe :.
1t will relieve the Door little sufferer imue-
diately. Sold by druggists in every part o.
the country. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
BE sure and ask fo- mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing syrup" and take no other knd.-Ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
Gratifying to All.

The high position attained and the uni~
versal acceptance and approval Of the
pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syrup OF Figs,
as tho most excellent laxative known, illus
trate the value Of the qualities on which its
success Is based and are abuudantly grati-
flying to the California Fig Syrup Company.
I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-09-09
Base Ball Games.

The G. L. A. Juniors and the Central
Juniors played a game on the commons
south of the city yesterday afternoon, The
C. L. A. Juniors won by one run, the score
being to 6.
The Red Hearts and Little Jays PLAYED
game of ball yesterday, aud the Jays won
by a score of 10 to T.