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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
j. R. BLUN's FUNERAL.

The Obsequies of the Young Man At
tended by Large crowd.
The funeral of the late James Read Blum
took place yesterday afternoon at 80 o'clock
from the cathedral. Animmense congrega-
ton was present at the cerem onies, and the
funeral was an unusually large one. The
Guards battalion, under command of Capt
Reilly. was out about forty strong.
Vicar General Cafferty performed the
services and preached q sermon on the traits
OF the deceased young man and the ardent
love he had for his reIIgion.
A choir consisting OF Prof. Willard N.
Smith, Frank E. RsbaTer, Mrs. William p,
Hunter and Miss Florence Colding sang,
Heart Be Still, as the body was horne up
the aisle by the pall-bearers, and followed
by Liberia" from Weigand. At the con-
clusion Of the services the hymn to the
Holy Face was sung. aud as the body was
carried out of the church Prof Mehrtens
played Beethoven's funeral march.
The orphans of st. Marys home, of
which institution Mr.. Blum was patron.
occupied seats in the main aisle during the
services.
The pall-bearers were Frank K. Williams
and John Mclaughlin from the Guards,
Harry Willink, William j. Harty, Jr., z.
Brennan, A. J. Merkle. R. e. Pepper, DR..
w. g. Comm, Harry Haslam, John Bren-
nan, M. A. O'Byrne and William Feeley.
The interment was in Cathedral ceme-
terry. Vicar General CaFerty performed
special services at the grave. The floral
offerings were of the handsomest character
and entirely covered the grave Of the young
man.
The Guards paid the soldiers tribute to
their dead comrade by firing three volleys
over his grave, after which taps were
sounded and the sad obsequies were brought
to a close
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
The Other Side.

A few days ago the MORNING NEWS pub
lished an Associated Press dispatch giving
the results of the investigation by the insur-
ance department of the state of New York
OF the charges made against the manage
ment of the New York Life Insurance Com
pany. The report of the examiners showed
that the company was thoroughly solvent.
with assets, liabilities and surplus substan-
TALLY as stated in its own reports, but criti-
cised severely certain acts of the manage
ment. To these criticisms Mr.. Beers. the
president of the company, makes reply In a
letter to the poiicy-holders published this
morning. 1t will be seen that he takes up.
one by one, the points made by the superin-
tendent, and gives reasons why the attacks
made upon the management were not iusti
fed or were too severe. The New York
Life is one of the country's greatest
financial institutions, in which many thou
sand of people have direct interest. and
President Beers letter will receive. as it de-
serves, the attention due it, coming as it
does from the man to whom most credit is
due for the past success of the company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
THE RoNDHoLDERs ACT.
The City and Suburban Nay Go Into
Receivers Hands.

/ The City and Suburban Nay Go Into
e Receivers Hands.
/ The bondholders Of the City and
I Suburban railway held a meeting yester-
/ day at the Central railroad bank 10 de-
I eide what steps they shall take - protect
! themselves in view OF the company's failure
T 70 pay the interest on its bonds After
talking the matter over, they decided 20
act in concert should the necessity arise.
The City aud Suburban has, un-
der the terms of its mortgage sixty
days TO meet the Interest obligation,
but il it fails at the end of that
time the bondhOlders intend to take legal
steps to secure control Of the road. Lawton
81 Cunningham are the attorneys for the
bondholders
The rumor that the bondholders Of the
City and Suburban Railway will take steps
TO place the company in the hands OF q re-
ceiver. caused considerable talk. The
railroad is a magnificent property, hav-
ing not only the best located street lines,
but suburban lines, which, when properly
equipped. would have an immense earning
capacity.
The company is rich in assets but poor n
cash, its real estate holdings alone
being within half of its bonded indebtedness
It IS a tempting investment for the other
street lines. and 10 is said that both OF them
stand ready to buy the City and Suburban IL
1t is sold. While 1t is operated under one
charter, the lines Of the company comprise
those formerly owned by the Savannah,
Skidaway and Seaboard railroad, the Will
mington and Savannah and the Barnard
and Anderson street railroad, which we're
consolidated about twelve years ago, under
the charter Of the City and Suburban rail-
way. The roads have never paid dividend
to the stockholders, but those who are ex-
perts in the business SAY that properly
equipped with electric appliances it could
be made to pay handsomely.
Under the mortgage the company has
sixty days grace on its coupons, and 1t is
not improbable that in that time the bond
holders and the stockholders may arrive at
some satisfactory adjustment of the affairs
OF the company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
Quick. Wittad-

An actor now famous made his first ap-
pearance on the stage in provincial CITY
where theater-goers were accustomed to
make their disapproval felt when an enter
talner did not succeed in pleasing them. saws
z. Macarthur, in Harper's Magazine. lie
was young and nervous, and failed dismally
In the part he was endeavoring TO present
and soon found himself target for an as
sortment OF Objectionable bric-a-brac.
When the uproar was at its highest. one of
his disguised auditors flung a cabbage
head at him. As it fell on the stage the
actor picked it I'D and stepped forward to
the footlights. He raised his hand to com
mand silence, and when his tormentors
paused to hear what he had to say. ex-
claimed. pointing to the cabbags-head.
Ladies and gentlemen, I expected to
please you with my acting, but confess
did not expect that any one in the audience
would lose his head over it."
He was allowed to proceed without further
moleStatlOn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
LOCAL PERSONAL.

T. d. Ross of Hinesville is at the Marshall
s. Schaefer of Atlanta is at the Marshall
j. j. Dale of Beaufort, S. c., is at the
Pulaski.
J. A. REVERE of Folkston is at the
Screven.
R. A. Mathews Of Flomaton is a guest of
the Pulaski.
T. R. Tindall of Rocky Ford is guest Of
the Screven.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Hill of Brunswick are
guests of the De Soto.
j. N. B. Bowyer OF Hawkinsville is regis
tered at the Screven
q. n. Hitchcock of Live Oak, Fla, is
stopping at the Pulaski.
John c. Richards of Robertsville, S. c..
is stopping at the Screven.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. McCreery of Colum-
bia, S. c., are stopping at the De Soto.
Ernest Wilson will leave for Jacksonville
to-day, where he will make his future home.
j. R. Williams and P W. Sanders of
Myers, s. c.. are registered at the Marshall.
c. c. Taliaferro and family have returned
from Virginia and are now at their resi-
dence, Is Abercorn street.
s. T. Baker, bookkeeper for John LYONS
& Co., who was confined to his home for
five months by serious illness, has entirely
recovered and is back at his desk. Mr..
Baker has been kept busy for the last two
days receiving congratulations of his
friends on being able to be around again,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
THE HUSSARS' INSPECTED
THE .CAVALRYMEN MAKE a GOOD
SLOWING.

Lieut.. Satterlee Gives Them Chance
to Show What They Are Made OF.
The Inspection Witnessed by Officers
of the Fifth Regiment and of other
Commands and by a Crowd of the
Troopers Friends.
The Georgia Hussars passed good In
spection BY Lieut.. Satterlee last night.
The company met at their armory on
Liberty street at o'clock and marched to
the drill yard of the First regiment. There
was a fine turnout, forty-five members
being in line. Capt. Beirns Gordon was in
command with Lieuts. Gaillard and Minis.
The men were in fine trim and showed the
effects of the recent squad prize drill.
Col. Gordon, Maj. 7. 8. Wylly and Adjt
Lawton of the Fifth Georgia cavalry were
present in uniform, and Col. Mercer and
Lieut.. Col. Reilly Of the First Georgia Regi-
ment were also present, besides other mill
tary officers of the city. There was large
crowd of the friends Of the company includ-
ing many ladies present to witness the in-
spection.
Arriving at the drill ground the company
was reported TO Lieut.. Satterlee for inspec-
ton. Inspection of carbines was first given,
followed by inspection of pistols and sabers.
The green squad was then dropped out,
reducing the company to six tours. belts
and carbines laid aside and the manual of
the saber gone through with. The COM
pany made very good showing in this.
The manual Of the carbine followed, which
was also well done.
Capt. Gordon then put the company
through the field movements. The march,
Ing compared very favorably with that OF
the infantry companies. Very little atten-
h.,9 10. -
ing on foot heretofore, and their wonderful
Improvement in the last few months was
generally commented on. Skirmish drill,
guard mounting and squad drill
we're gone through with. in all of which
the company did we'll. Lieuts. Gaillard
and Minis were given an opportunity to
show their skill i'll handling the company,
and made very good showing. The in~
spection was finished about IL o'clock. The
general comment of the officers present was
that the Hussars had passed very fair in
spection. The efficiency in the dismounted
drill was generally complimented, because
it was known that they have given atten-
ton to this work for only a very snort
while.
After the return of the company to its
armory, Lieut.. F. A. Habersham, who was
elected a lieutenant Wednesday night,
made the members a speech, assuring them
of his appreciation of the honor which they
had conferred upon him, and his intention
Of fulfilling the duties of the cffice to the
best of his ability. He said that last night
was his last appearance in the role of ser
geant, and he trusted that the pleasant re-
lations which had existed between himself
and the members of the company would
continue during his occupancy Of the posi-
ton of lieutenant.
There is little doubt that Lieut.. Haber-
sham's administration of the duties OF his
Office will lie fully acceptable to tho COM
panY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
They are Different.

He was such dapper looking citizen that
wnen the lady OF the house opened the side
door In response to his knock she almost in
vited him to come in says the Detroit Free
i Lress: Good morning, madam" he said
before she had time to get away. 81 don't
want to buy anything" she answered in
self -defeuce. Butt haven't anything to
sell, madam" he said SO deferentially that
she stopped a moment. THAT is to saw.
madam, II haven't now, thought / had
when you came to the door" '1You must
be crank, !" she said, backing away. II as
sure you am not. madam" "Then what
do you want 2" Nothing now, madam.
When called l had a cosmetic to sell for
Identifying the complexion, but when I
saw yours knew that it needed nothing TO
enchance its beauty, So" he stopped
just moment. while she hesitated aud
smiled, and he became hopeful. ''Oh,n she
said, that's the kind of talk the other fellow
gave me. You chaps must think Pm foo. u
She slammed the door in his face. aud as he
passed out he remarked to himself: That's
twice it failed to-day. l wonder if these
Detroit women are different from other
women
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
THE DBMoREsT MEDAL.

David Allen the Victor in Last Nights
Elocution Contest.
The contest for the Demorest silver medal
among the young people at the rooms of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
No. ia Broughton street, last night, at
tracted quite gathering Of people.
David Allen was the fortunate winner Of
the medal, scoring IA points. His recita-
ton was entitled Between Two Fires
Robert Webb was a close second to Master
Allen, having lao points to his credit for his
recitation of "Martyred Mother" The
judges were q. B. Whatley, ESQ.,, j. K.
Brown and C. H. Carson, Jr. Rev. DIR. L.
G. Vass OF tie First Presbyterian church
presented the medal to the successful COM
petitor in a few well chosen remarks.
keThe.other comprehension the Demorest
medal were Gertrude Saunders, Rose Tai
ley, Willie Talley, Gilbert Allen, Nellie
Russell. Daisy Hamilton and Nellie Shu-
man, ali Of whom reoited appropriate tenn
perance pieces. Each recitation was fol-
lowed with song, and altogether the en-
tertainment was bright and interesting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
INSTRUCTIONS FOB MARINERS.
Reports Contained i'll the February
Pilot chart.

Reports Contained in the February
Pilot Chart.
The printed matter contained in the pilot
chart Of the North Atlantic for February
contains all the reliable data received by
the photographic Office concerning the VIC
lent storms. wrecks, ETC.. that have occurred
in the last month, including a number Of
vivid descriptions Of the violence Of hurri-
canes written by masters Of vessels who
happened 20 encounter them. One account
Of the most severe hurricane that has oc-
CURED this winter that of Dec. %, is from
the steamer Buffalo, Capt. MaIet. VITO
writes:
''At 10 O'Clock p. m. the wind backed
from west to south vest, barometer falling
fast, weather very unsettled, with rain
squalls. Brisk southwest gale during the
night, barometer still falling rapidly and
the wind backing TO south, wind and sea
increasing. At 5 o'clock a. 10. ON the 25th
the wind was west, force 10. barometer
q. Ga, very heavy sea, violent squalls. At
9:20 o'clock the wind veered to west-north-
west, force II, and at 1880 o'clock to north
west, increasing 10 a hurricane. The sea
was one mass Of foam, with hail squalls Of
terrific force, and the barometer rising rap
idly. The sea became 50 dangerous that
oil was used from bags in the starboard
AA pipes duu A4Auol4i y ClOkSbS, dDu tDeS6
had a splendid effect. At O'Clock D. m,
when the hurricane was at its worst, the
ship was struck by heavy sea which stove
IN the starboard bow-plate for about fifteen
feet close to the stem, starting three ribs
and twenty rivets."
Concerning the exact meaning Of the four
storm signals recently adopted by tue
United States weather bureau, the hydro
graphic Office Indicates each case by
diagram, and says: THE meaning Of
these signals should be fully understood by
masters OF vessels, in order that every
possible advantage may be taken of timely
warming of approaching storms" These
signals are displayed at eighty-two stations
between Maine aud Texas. Notice is also
given Of the formal adoption of the steam
ship lanes" by the principal companies
running between this port and those of
Northern Europe, and sailing vessels are
cautioned to avoid using these tracks.
The weather forecast for this month says:
stormy weather is likely TO prevail off the
American coast and over the Atlantic gen.
orally north Of the thirty-ffth parallel,
where fresh to strong gales, principally
from the westward, Will be encountered
about once week. Northers will occur less
frequently in the Gulf of Mexico. but may
still be of great violence. Icebergs and
field ice may be encountered off Newfound-
land and over the Grand Banks, although
the ice season thus far has been very back
ward. The regions of frequent fog, as in
dictated on the chart, are over the Grand
Banks and Georges Shoal."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
PRETTY LIKELY TO RAIN.
Fair Weather To-day Though, an,
Considerably Warmer.

Fair Weather To-day Though, and
Considerably Warmer.
Yesterday was a rather cool day, the
maximum temperature was $50 aud the
minimum 43o, the mean temperature being
s. below the normal for the day. 1t was
decidedly cooler along the immediate South
Atlantic coast yesterday, while the tenn
perature remained nearly stationary in
Southern Florida and in the Middle and
North Atlantic states.
Slight changes i'll temperature occurred
over the section OF country from the lake
region southwark to the gulf, while it was
decidedly colder in the extreme west and
northwest last night. A well defined storm
of moderate energy conferred in Arkansas
last night, attended by general cloudiness
throughout the Mississippi and Missouri
valleys, Western Nebraska, Kansas, West
ern Gulf states. and from Tennessee north
ward over the lake region.
At the time of the evening observation
rain was falling in Missouri, Kansas, West
ern Tennessee and Southern Ohio, with light
snow in Indiana.
Generally fair weather prevails In the
Atlantic and Eastern Gulf states and over
the peninsula of Florida.
The forecast for Savannah and vicinity
is: Fair, followed by rain; warmer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
LANES TO HAvE A HEARING.

1t VIII Be Before a Bench OF MaRis
trates Tomorrow.
A hearing will be given James and Ed
ward Lane before full bench of magis-
trates Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Solicitor General Fraser has appointed
Justices Warning Russell, w. H. Patterson
and s. Elsinger to compose the bench. The
hearing will probably be at Justice Patter-
sons office. The Lanes will remain in Jail
until the time of the hearing
There was great deal Of talk about the
case yesterday. The Lanes have many
friends In the city, and opinion was divided
as to their guilt or innocence. Their
friends claim that they have been misrsp-
resented by enemies, and that the hearing
before the bench of magistrates will com
pletely vindicate them. Just what evidence
will be introduced they did not say but
they express themselves as satisfied that the
result will be the opposite Of what has been
generally believed to be the case
w. 8. Chisholm, ESQ.,, is representing the
Lanes aud is confident Of being able to
establish a complete vindication. The
Lanes are taking things quietly and have
little to say about the accusation against
them. Some doubts have been expressed
as to James Lanes sanity, and it is said that
he has not been himself since the death of
his wife last summer, leaving him with
eight children ,most of them small, to take
care OF.
That Lane should burn his own house hi.
friends claim would have been but little less
than insanity, as he was doing the best bust
ness on the island and had refused Sl2, DOC
for his property some time ago. He would
have suffered heavy loss by burning out,
especially after the insurance had been can.
celed,
Lanes insurance was for $4,000, of which
"a 900 was on the house and $4,000 on the
furniture and household goods. Arson, the
crime with which the Lanes are charged, il
capital offense in Georgia and it will e
hard with them If conYiotad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
The Fourth District Union.

The following were elected and installed
officers of the labor union lcolored) of the
Fourth district last night:
Presidents. D. Bessard.
Vice President-S. Conley.
Secretary-A. R. Brown.
Recording Secretary-P. R. Porter.
Treasurer-W. H. Jones
Chairman Finance Committee-E. Tai
bird.
Chairman Health Committee-Morgan
jackson.
Sergeant-at-Arms-Da Jones.
Chaplain-C. Frazier.
The union is a subunion and has mem
bership of 675
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
Died From His Fan.

Mr.. John U. 5eyle, who was fatally hurt
last Sunday by falling down the stairs of
the residence OF his son-in law, Mr.. John
F. LaFar, at Isle of Hope, died yesterday
morning from his injuries. The funeral
services took place yesterday afternoon at
the residence OF Mr.. C. Y. Richardson.
Gwinnett street. The body will be sent to
Charleston this morning aud inferred
in the family lot at Magnolia
cemetery this afternoon. The deceased
was a native of Charleston and
was e6 years of age. He leaves five chill.
dren, one son and four daughters. Two OF
the latter, Mrs. LaFar and Mrs. Richard
son, reside in this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
Dead Sea Fruits.

They slay multitudes when they are the
product of neglect or incipient disease. A
slight" cold, fit of indigestion, biliousness or
constipation each or any of these minor all
ments" advance in many cases with league
destroying strides" Give them a swift, early
defeat with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and
avert the danger. Abernethy administered an
alarming rebuke to the man who informed him
that he had "only a cold" "Oniy a cold " re.
peated the doctor What would We have-the
plaguel" Rheumatism and la grippe are easily
extinRuishable at the start. Why then allow
them to get up a full head OF steam? Put on the
brakes with the Bitters. The genial warmth
which this superb medicine diffuses through the
system. the impetus it gives to the circulation
OF the blood, its soothing and strengtheniny
effect upon the nervous specially recommend it
70 the enfeebled and sick. It's the great specific
for malaria. I'D,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
LOUIS WAS A SMART MAN.

AOAs OA O0E AAOy a 1QSdS Vi
Brothers 6hrewdness.
The Won der Hoya case continued in the
United States court yesterday. District
Attorney Marion Erwin announced at the
conclusion of the morning session that he
had completed the cese Of the government
except such witnesses as might be intro
7duced in rebuttal.
The government agents we're introduced
to testify as to the customs and rules of the
custom house In New York and the manner
of inspection and also as to,the seizure of the
goods in SAVANNAH aud their finding at the
boarding house of the Won der Hoyas' at
at No. Sc Barnard street, in this city, and
the manner in which they were found
stored away.
The interrogatory evidence of Mrs
Bryan, the landlady of the boarding house
at So Barnard street, was read. Mrs. Bryan
testified as to the violins being in her house
and having been there for some time before
they were seized. Her evidence was to the
effect that Prof. Won der Hoya was very
proud OF his violins and frequently boosted
of the manner in which Dr. Louis Won der
Hoya had gotten them through the
custom house without paying the
duty on them, saying that Louis"
was smart enough to do anything.
He said that DR.. Won der Hoya had
toaCueu ANeW OEk Ou bue European Sbchtu6r
in the morning and had his goods trans
ferred and started for Savannah
on the Kansas City on the aft
ernoon OF the same day. Prof. Won der
Hoya made no secret OF the fact that the
goods had paid no duty in New York.
Several OF the large bass viols which had
been seized we're on exhibition in the court
room, and also the cases or cabinets In
which a number Of the smaller violins were
found, aud which the government claims
were made especially for the purpose of de-
ceiving the customs inspectors.
The witnesses for the defense will be put
on the stand to-day. Mr.. duBignon, coun-
sci for the Won der Hoyas, has not yet de-
veloped the line upon which he will conduct
the defense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
CITY BREVITIEs.

The work of cleaning the Gordon mon
ument in Court House square was begun
yesterday. The work ia one that has long
been needed.
1t was asserted yesterday by military men
generally who witnessed the inspection of
night. that the company passed the best in
spection Of any company of the city. with
the exception of the Cadets Lieut.. Satter
lee is quoted as saying that Company A
ranks next to the Cadets in the Infantry
inspections of the state so far. Capt Will
hanson is very proud of the work of his
company. He surprised the B and G men
very much
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-05
AN EXHIBITION.

The Franco-American Food Company
Will give an exhibition of their French
soups, game pates, entrees and plum pudding
at the store of A. NJ. & C. w. West every
day this week. This company is noted for
their cleanliness in preparing their foods,
and the piquente flavor and excellency of
all their products is unsurpassed and not
even equaled. The public is invited to call
any day this week and make a practical
test by trying them, as this will be the best
proof. A. NJ. & G. w. WEST.
I'D