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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
GEN. OUsTaR's OLD HOR e.
How the Nag Escaped Death at the
Last Charge.
From the Chicago Ne,cs.

From the Chicago Necs.
There goes a man who could tell you a
good horse story" said Clerk Cobb, at the
fremont. 10 NeaOs reporter, pointing to a
tall, finely formed man who looked every
iIoh an athlete.
who is the gentlemani"
Nv. T. Dewey, Jr., son Of old Gen.
Dewey of Yankton, s. D., aud one of Da-
kota's pioneers"
Horse storyF soliloquized the good
looking Yankton man. "Why, yes, / can
tell you one. 1t is about the good old gray
that bore Gen. Custer through his conflict
on the Little Big Horn, and the only living
animal that is supposed to have escaped the
murderous redskins
Bonner was that horses name, and many
Is the mile of prairie covered with him be-
fore government agent purchased him
from my father. Bonner was roaled In
Wisconsin in 1880. Father got him in 1871,
and from that time until jnst before the
battle Of the Little Big Horn, the horse was
my constant companion.
"Mettle! Why, he was full Of it. Once a
lot or cattle thieves raided the ranches
right IN the outskirts Of Yankton and made
of with thousands of dollars worth CT stock
and horses.
Father was called to head posse Of Wig
llaHbes. ne ndo HRnG Ouck0card, and (,
harnessing up Bonner with another nag by
many considered just as fine a piece OF
horsehesh, he few away over the prairie,
tightly clutching the lines, with his Win
chester strapped to his knees.
1T was tough run. Over ravines, cracks
and uneven ground the team fairly few.
The big, black running mate of Bonner
finally fell dead in his tracks
"a cowboy who was leading fresh Indian
pony 'spanned him in and away the team
went again. A few miles farther and the
pony dropped dead. This surprised father,
but nevertheless he had to cut loose from
the rig and ride on horseback with the
others.
Bonner got into Yankton with his mount,
not much worse for his trip. He was q hard
trotter, but could be made to swing into a
long-geared lope.
"Fhe horse seemed to be born prairie
and fighting animal. Should l ever fall off
he would remain standing. In stalking
antelope found him thorough Indian
AT last Gen. Custer got him, and every
body knows how Custer and his band met
death fighting horde CT Sioux. An old
rancher found Bonner injured and nearly
dead the day after the battle. He nursed
the animal around and my father afterward
bought the sagacious fellow back. Wekept
him at our home, showing him every care
that lovers of horsefesh can think of until
he died from an attack of CHAMBERS. We
kept his name and hoofs."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
TO SHOW OFF THE CITY.
The ohioSns to se Given a Good Sight

The OhioSns to Pc Given a Good Sight
at Savannah and Its surroundings.
The Ohio visitors. TO the number Of about
sixty. in charge of Maj. Glessner, will ar
rive in the city this morning at 6 o'clock,
and will 60 to the De Soto, which will be the
headquarters of the party during its stay
in the city.
The committee appointed by Mayor Nc.
Donough will meet at the city exchange at
O'clock and will proceed to the hotel, from
where the Ohioans will start in carriages
for the morning drive. The route as laid
out by the subcommittee at Its meeting
yesterday is out Bull street to CASTOR to
Drayton, to New Houston, to Whitaker, to
Gwinnett, and on out Gwinnett TO Mai.
Ryals and other farms From there the
drive will be across to the Ocean Steamship
Company's wharves, where the visitors will
be shown through the ocean steamers.
After that the route will be back through
Bay street TO the city exchange. where an
informal reception will be held, after which
the party will be taken to the De Soto for
lunch.
At $50 this afternoon the committee will
again meet the visitors at the DE Soto
and will take them for a drive to Bona
venture and Thunderbolt Retreshme nts
In the shape of oysters, sandwiches and
liquids will be served at the club house at
the latter place.
The excursionists will leave tonight at
$40 o'clock for Macon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
'GDINos OF COMFORT AND JOY
The One Minute Coffee and Tea Pot
and the Perfect Coffee Mil.

The One Minute Coffee and Tea Pot
and the Perfect Coffee Mil.
The ladies who have visited A. II. & C.
w. Vests store during the past two weeks
have been delighted to see on exhibition the
most perfect coffes pot in the world. 1t is
the greatest invention ever offered to
the public. 1t viii pay for
itself in any family every month
1t Is used. 1t saves time and labor; it saves
coffee; it saves eggs; IL sa yes vexhtion and
trouble, and always produces good coffee.
Ii ts entirely devoid of all complications.
perfectly simple in construction and man
agement, and produces practical results that
are marvellous. It extracts ali glhe strength.
yet retains all the rich aroma and natural
flavor Of the coffee berry, and the liquid
comes from the pot as clear as amber.
Every body who has seem the ''ons-minute"
coffee pot 10 delighted with its complete
workings, and these who have tried 1t at
home consider it the greatest comfort to a
household.
A. NJ. & c. w. West are sole agents In
Savannah for the some Minute" Coffee and
Tea Pots and Perfect Mills.
The very best coffee used with these pots,
and in fact superior quality for general
use, Is the pulvsrizsd Java, Mocha and Rio
Coffee, which is kept in every variety, fresh
and pure, by this firm.
The public is invited to call and get a
sample cup Of coffee or tea made from the
"One- Minute" pot, al A. NJ. g. c. w.
Vests store, corner Liberty and Whitaker
srreets,-Ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
PUBLIC SCHOOL AFFAIRS.
The Board of Education Discusses til
Night school Question.

The Board of Education Discusses the
Night school Question.
The board Of education held its March
meeting last night. There were seven men,
bers present, Messrs. Read, Saussy, Blum,
Tattnall, Myers, McDonough and Arson.
DR.. Read presided.
Supt. Baker reported an attendance of $50
pupils at the night school, and recommended
that steps be taken to appoint four perma-
nent teachers to carry on the school. The
matter was referred TO the committee on
school houses.
A petition was read from the colored peo-
pie of this city, asking for an Endorsement
from the board of their efforts TO have the
branch school of the university located in
or near Savannah. The board unanimously
endorsed the movement
The finance committee presented the
budget of expenses for the next scholastic
year for the use of the county commissioners
and grand jury.
The committee on school houses reported
that the plans for the new school building
on Henry street had been accepted, and the
work of erection will be begun at an early
day.
Miss j. P. Hinson Of the South Side
school rendered her resignation and it was
accepted.
The committee on school houses was in
structed TO petition the city council to have
built retaining wall in the rear of the
East Broad street school to protect the
building from injury.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
at THE COURTS.
Gossip Picked Up Hero and There IN
the Court Rooms.

the Court Rooms.
Edward johnson (colored) was arrested
last night for threatening TO send brother
| in-blaek to join the angels through the in
strumsntality of a pistol ball He was
charged on the docket with carrying con-
cealed weapons and attempting TO shoot
another.
Tom Frazier (colored) was arrested last
| night by Officer Gaffney. at the instance OF
| Lloyd White (coloredl, who charged Frazier
with stealing $50 from him on Saturday
night. On being searched at the barracks
pistol was found in bis pocket, and q
| charge Of carrying concealed weapons was
attached 70 that of larceny.
Maggie O'Neil, a white woman Of rather
corpulent appearance, prosecuted two
negro women in Justice Waring RusSells
court yesterday for breach Of good be-
havior. and when the case was called to
trial there was lively time between the
parties implicated. Mona Hills and Amelia
Barnes were the defendants. U. II. McLaws
represented the O'Neil woman and q. E.
Bevans appeared in behalf Of the prisoners.
Between the facetiGus remarks Of counsel
for the prosecution and the philosophical
argument OF the counsel for the defense,
Judge Russell was somewhat puzzled as to
how ho should decide. Maggie said that
the two negro women had "cussedn her
"cussedn them. Amelia was required TO
give bond to keep the peace and Mona was
discharged.
The CITY court held its usual Monday
criminal session yesterday, aud added
number OF recruits to the county's stripped
drainage and road force.
Isaac Savage, the negro who was capt
ured by Mrs. Navaski last Friday after
stealing her poekstbook, was sent to the
chain-gaEg for twelve months. The fact
that hrs. Navaski only valued the stolen
articles ct $50 is what saved Savage from
the superior court and a long term In the
penitentiary.
William Stokes, a negro who has put in
altogether In aggregated sentences four
years on the chain-gang. was again sent up
FOR eighteen months for roobing Green
Howell Ccolored) of $50 on Jan. 5.
Fred Rudolph (colored) was sent to the
chain-gaug for ten months for stealing a
box OF carpenter tools from A. o. Edwards
on Feb. 90.
Charles Porter (colored) pleaded guilty to
gambling and got Off with fine of $40 or
one month on the chain-gang, while George
Parker, on being found guilty, was sent up
for four months
Frank Berry coloredl was given two
months for assaulting Georgiana Small.
Isaiah Haywood (oolored) was up on two
oharges-carrying concealed weapons and
the larceny Of coat from the store of s.
Morel Nine months was his sentence
Robert Chisholm colored) was sent up to
the gang for two months for gambling.
Lewis Graham, negro who has been be-
fore the court on several occasions, was up
on charge of carrying concealed weapons
and was given the heaviest sentence i'm
posed for this offense in long time, twelve
months
Tie total fines in the police court yester-
day amounted to $4S.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
There's an Ar OF Centilitv

About the genuine" that no art can inn
prove upon or detract from, and ''imita-
ton" never attains its dignity or perfection,
thus showing the value of the real thing.
Above all the commodities Of the world
rank the precious metals. which, nodded
into the shapes and forms that meet our re-
quirements. become articles Of necessity to
US. Even the genuine has its attributes,
such as shade, shape, design, and, most of
all, variety. Sternberg's is a permanent
exposition Of art and beauty in the precious
metals, and to it you are invited when you
need Jewelry, Silverwere or any Of the best
creations of the workers in precious metals.
Sternoerg's Art and Jewelry Palace offers
the pest Inducements to purchasers of any
establishment in the south.-Ad,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
ALEXANDER DON'T KNOW
ATLEAST HE SAYS REDoNTKEOw
OF ANY CHANGES.

He Does Not Contemplate Resigning
and He Intimates That the News
pepers Know More About Bis AT
fairs Than he Does himself - He
Knows Nothing Of the Centrars
Head quarters Being Moved TO At
lauta or of Mr.. Inman's Rumored
Appointment to Succeed Him.
Gen. E. 2. Alexander returned from New
York Yesterday morning. To a MORNING
NEWS reporter be said that he knew no
more of the rumors Of the change in tho
presidency Of the Central railroad than he
had seen in the newspapers. and in fact no
more than when he last denied any knowl-
edge of such rumors, over two weeks ago.
He said he had not been advised Of any in
tended changes among the Central railroads
officials.
Gen. Alexander did not seem disposed to
talk upon the subject and simply entered
general disclaimer Of any knoEledge on
the subject.
You have seen in the papers where John
II. Ipman, who is stopping at the Hotel
Bon Air in Augusta, confirmed the reports
Of the rumored change in the presidency Of
the road, +" be was asked.
tSs 1 uhh6 ho iSpiACN+
"Will Mr. Halls death have any effect
upon the present status of affairs In the
Central railroads management"
II can't say" was the reply. 81 am not
advised as to any changes"
''Mr. Hall was largely interested in the
Central and the Georgia company, was he
notl"
Eyes. he was one OF our vice presidents.
"Will there be any election TO fill the
vacancy caused by his deathp
mo, / think not. II is not necessary
at has been reported general, that you
viii be made vice president or general man.
ager of the Richmond Terminal system
when air. Tnman is made prtsiden. &C the
Central"
$50 hear. The newspapers seem to be
busy manufacturing reports lately"
There is arumor that the headquarters of
the Central will be removed to Atlanta and
some of the offices consolidated with the
offices Of other roads of the Terminal sys-
tenn
II know nothing of it." replied Gen.
Alexander.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
ANXIOUS FOR THE COLLEGE.

The Colored People Awake to 6ecur-
ing the Branch School.
The second meeting in the interest Of the
branch college for the negroes was held at
the First African Baptist church, on Frank
lin square, last night.
The committee which had been appointed
to work up interest in the matter reported
that it had met with much encouragement.
The unanimous opinion of the meeting
was TO 60 forward toward securing the col
lege. subscription list was opened, the
subscriptions being conditional upon Savan-
nah being selected as the site for the COLI
lege. The meeting responded literally and
$527 so was subscribed.
committee was appointed from the
members of other churches present to have
meetings Of their churches called for the
purpose Of securing subscriptions, the
churches specially mentioned being the
First Bryan Baptist, the Second African
Baptist and the st. Phillips African Metho~
dist Episcopal churches.
The committee of nine appointed at the
last meeting was increased TO fifteen, that
it might better canvass the city and SUI
burbs. The committee will look at a site
on the White Bluff road to-day, and other
available sites, and endeavor TO secure an
option for sixty days upon the most desira-
BILE site.
The committee reported that it had sent
a copy of the resolutions adopted at the last
meeting 20 the board of education, which
met last night, asking its favorable con-
sideration aud cooperation. Similar copies
will be presented to the next meeting OF the
county commissioners and the city council
with the same request.
The committee will begin active work in
canvassing for subscriptions at once. It
has only until March % to get the offer be-
fore the commission appoiated by the gov
ernor. Another meeting will be held at the
First African Baptist church Friday night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10

You see man getting a salary Of 800 q
month, after deducting $50 for the neces-
saries of keeping house, will only have
$50 left to furaish his wife, children and
himself with clothing, hats, shoes. etc.. and
to pay DOCTORS bills.
There is another thing to bs looked into.
Suppose young man has had the misfor-
tune to have been working with firm
which has retired or failed in business, or
he himself has been sick, what is he to do.
thens Starve to keath, steal or try TO
drown his sorrow in drink This is not the
case with one or two, but thousands
am single man and every time the
idea of marrying enters nay head, think of
these facts (which every young man
should, and in one moment see the folly
it. OF course, if a young man wishes to
make his wife a washerwoman, cook or
drudge, no doubt he could exist on one-half
the above amount, as I have known fami-
lies to do, but cannot call that living com
fortably, and no young woman would con-
sent to such proposition If she stopped to
look into the matter, unless she was blinded
by love or the desire to get married to some
one, no matter who, so long it is a man.
These are the reasons there are so many
unhappy marriages and our courts are
wasting their precious time in issuing
divorces. As the old saying goes, "W hen
poverty comes In the front door love flies
out of the back window"
ONE OF THE Boys
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
AT THE THEATER.
a Splendid Concert by the Principal
Artists of the Abbott Company.

ARTISTS or the Abbott Company.
The choicest gems were culled from grand
opera and were sung by four fsvorite
singers at the theater last night. The audi
ence was large for the season and was cap
tivated with the excellent entertainment
The quartette act of Martha was given
in all its strength and beauty.
In the concert numbers Mr.. Broderick
delighted the audience with 1.-THE Palms, -
and 70 an enthusiastic encore be responded
with The Heart Bowed Down" Each of
these compositions gave him an opportunity
70 show the power aud psrfectian of his
splendid voice. Like a Dream was sang
by Signor MiohelsnA. His pure tenor voice
showed 10 great advantage in this number,
as it did when be sang a second time, n
response TO repeated enthusiastic recalls
Miss Cumming has the praise and admira-
ton of all who have ever heard her sing.
Her enviable musical career is an evidence
Of her gifts and abilities. She was excel
lent as Martha, and charmingly dramatic
and musical as "Lsnoran in the III Trova-
tore act. Her support IN this act was highly
gratifying, especially the "Troubadour"
Of Signor Michelena in the duet, "Ah, /
nave sighed TO rest me-"
Nine. Broderick is a capital actress and a
charming singer. She gives an artistic rem
ditlon Of Nancy in Martha" and "Azu-
cena" in al Trova:ore," while her concert
numbers were truly grand. The "Flower
Song" from Faust and II DreaInt |
Dwelt in Marble Halls" with which she
ACKNOWLEDGED hearty applause, were pro-
ductiOns of harmony and grace. Charles
Z. Pratt is the accompanist.
The entire programme was of a high Or
der, and the artists deserve all the praise
that is accorded them everywhere. They
will give another performance tonight,
which wiz consist OF the last act Of ''Travi-
alta, the last act of "Ernani,n and the third
act Of Gounod's Faust
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
STA RTBD A RIOT RUMOR.

4 Fight Eetween Negroes on Railroad
Street Causes Excitement.
About l O'Clock yesterday a negro ran up
excitedly to Mounted Officer Morgan, on
West Broad street, and told him that there
was big row going on in Railroad street,
near the canal bridge. He said pistols,
knives ard clubs were being freely used, and
the Officer, thinking he might need assist
ance, asked a party to telephone to the bar
racks for another policeman. This was
done, but instead Of one, three mounted
men we're hurried to the scene.
Officer Morgan IN the meantime rode
down Railroad street. and the negroes dis
persed On getting a glimpse of the blue coat
He succeeded in capturing one of the fight
ers named Alfred Bluff, who had cut
William Blogger in the head. The affair
really amounted to little more than a good
sized fight, which attracted big crowd.
The sight of the mounted men riding
rapidly through the streets created consid-
cradle excitement, and in a short while
rumors were scattered that riot had taken
place, and some of the stories even had it
that several policemen were injured and
numerous arrests made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
DEATH UNDER THa CARS.
James Shumate Fatally Injured in the
s., T. & W. Yard

Odues OuunaCe bRLally injured In the
s., E. & W. Yard.
James N. c. Shumate, a Savannah,
Florida and Western car inspector, met a
horrible fate yesterday while attending to
his duties.
He was under box car in the yard max
ing an inspection when a pusher ran
against the car, Throwing Shumate be-
tween the brake beam and wheels, and
crushing his body in a frightful manner
The unfortunate man was taken out as
quickly as possible, but a glance at his in
Juries showed that death was but question
of a few hours.
Mr.. Shumate was removed to his home at
No l73 habersham street, where he fingered
until $50 o'clock, before death relieved
him OF his intense sufferings. Everything
was done for him by the physicians of the
company, but they recognized from the
start that there was no hope.
Mr.. Shumate was about IS years of age
ana leaves wife and two children. He
came here from Augusta some years ago,
and his body will be taken TO that city for
interment tonight at $40 o'clock. He was
member OF Excelsior Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, which organization will escort his
remains to the depot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
FOR CHEATING AND swINDLINa
DR.. Smith Arrested on a Telegram
from Thomasville.

DR.. Smith Arrested on a Telegram
from Thomasville.
Detectives Basch and Wetherhorn ar
rested young man at the De Soto last
night answering to the name Of DIR. Smith,
who is wanted in Townsville for cheating
and swiudling.
The police authorities received q telegram
yesterday from the sheriff of Thomas
county giving a description of Smith and
asking for his arrest. Detectives Basch and
Wetherhorn also received like telegram,
and spotted their mau as he Was taking a
drive yesterday afternoon. A close watch
was kept on his movements, and both de-
tectives met him about $50 o'clock last
night as he walked into the rotunda of the
hotel
Smith submitted gracefully when Detec-
tive Wstherhorn tapped him on the
shoulder and informed him that he was
wanted. He denied emphatically that he
was guilty Of any wrong doing il Thomas
vile. He said that he mad been stopping
there for sometime enjoying himself, and
had plenty Of money, and had come to Sa-
vannah TO spend day or two with Mr..
Broderick of the Abbott Opera Company,
but intended to go back. He owed a few
livery bills and such like in Thomas
vile, and be supposed that when he left the
city his creditors become excited and
wanted him arrested.
Smith said he had over 5000, and there
was no reason for him to cheat or swindle
anyone. When arrested he had between
900 and $40 on his person. He was taken to
the barracks, and will be held subject to
the orders of the sheriff Of Thomas county.
Smith is a genteel looking young man,
with clean-shaven face and general air
Of good breeding. He didn't seem to mind
the arrest as much as being thought to be a
Bwindler
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-10
A B'NAI BIRTH T. SrIMONIAI,
The District Grand Lodges Pressnta
ton to Past Grand Reinach.

The District Grand Lodges Pressnta-
ton to Past Grand Reinach.
An interesting ceremony took place in
Petersburg, Va, Sunday. It was the pre-
sentation of the beautiful testimonial
directed by the Most Worthy District
Grand Lodge No. 5, l. o. B. B., to be given
Mr.. A. 3. Reinach. past president of the
grand lodge The formal address of pre-
sentation was delivered by Julius Strauss of
Richmond, second vice president of the
grand lodge Besides Mr.. Strauss. Senator
Lovenstein, Joseph Levy, NJ Hutzler and
other gentlemen representing the lodges of
the order in Richmond took part in the cere-
monies
The testimonial is a resolution unani-
mousiy adopted at the twenty-first con-
veution Of the Most Worthy District Grand
Lodge No. 8, /. o. B. B. held in Savannah.
March rs, 1889, and which reads as follows
Resolved, That in recognition of the able
manner in which Brother A. s. Reinach has
filled the position of president of this grand
lodge, the general committee be directed to
procure and present, in behalf of this body, the
said brother with a suitable testimonial, lin
furtherance of which resolution the general
committee of the said District Grand Lodge
No. 5, l. o. b. B., has caused the said resolution
to be engroSsed and presented"